What's New in Building articles from September 2004

What's New in Building archives from September 2004

Children get brighter with Monodraught.
September 30, 2004... Improving the teaching environment with Monodraught results in better performance in the classroom SunPipes, Windcatchers and SunCatchers from Monodraught play an ever increasing role in improving the internal environment of any building...

Consultancy services take to warehouse floors.
September 30, 2004... The UK's leading specialist in concrete floor flatness measurement, Face Consultant is expanding its services to include a wide range of consultancy work on concrete floors. The senior consultant is Tony Hulett, who has worked for the last...

So thoroughly modern.
September 30, 2004... The single largest mineral wool board plant in Europe is being opened by AMF Ceilings and represents an investment in excess of #50 million. The increased capacity and state-of-the-art technology will enable the company to continue...

Five years in a row for Altro.
September 30, 2004... It's five years in a row for Altro: the company has again scooped the CFJ Award for Resilient Flooring Range of the Year. The company also picked up the award for the best resin flooring range for the first time. Pictured below,...

Effective weapon in the fight against graffiti.
September 30, 2004... An innovative and effective new weapon in the fight against graffiti has been launched by graffitifree. The graffitifree self-help First Aid Kit has been specially designed for schools, colleges, private business premises and other...

Market research is key.
September 30, 2004... Following extensive market research, Clark-Drain has developed an integral lifting key to provide easy and safe removal of its T11 light duty recessed manhole cover. The company's T range suits many internal and external installations as...

Expert help is at hand.
September 30, 2004... A specialist testing facility has been set up by Ceram Building Technology (CBT), part of CERAM, the internationally renowned centre for materials and technology. This new facility is intended to help designers, builders and building...

Life story on CD-ROM.
September 30, 2004... Now available in CD-ROM format (in no less than four languages) is an extensively illustrated and fully narrated introduction to the Instarmac Group, said to be the UK's fastest growing manufacturer of highway maintenance, concrete repair,...

US sale benefits UK.
September 30, 2004... An agreement by Boise Building Products' US parent company Boise Cascade Corporation to sell its paper, forest products and timberland assets to Boise Cascade LLC, a new private company, means continued innovation for Boise's UK customers,...

Brochure aims to educate.
September 30, 2004... Ceiling manufacturer Ecophon has launched a new Educational Premises brochure, which aims to help specifiers create a comfortable, productive and inspirational learning environment, and explores the subject of sound as well as listing the...

Wastewater treatment guide.
September 30, 2004... Compiled by British Water's Package Treatment Plant Focus Group, a new comprehensive sizing Code of Practice for small wastewater treatment systems is now available. The guide sets out loading criteria for all systems, gives guidance on...

Secrets of the beehive.
September 30, 2004... Hand made clay tiles from Keymer have helped to create stunning new student accommodation in Cambridge, which is said to be reminiscent of a Salvador Dali painting. Dubbed the Beehives, the top two thirds of the three buildings at...

Carpet tiles from Interface.
September 30, 2004... After undertaking a rigorous assessment of floorcoverings, the environmentally-conscious Co-operative Bank selected carpet tiles from Interface for the refurbishment of its Balloon Street HQ in Manchester. Tonal tiles in Ice Blue, which are...

Looking forward to reversing cameras.
September 30, 2004... Following a spate of serious accidents, many involving mobile plant movements, the majority of members of The Concrete Block Association have agreed to take the lead in the construction industry by insisting that all regular delivery vehicles...

Exclusive Disney collection.
September 30, 2004... The timeless magic of Disney can now be specified as standard for school washrooms from Armitage Venesta. The company's exclusive Disney collection features Mickey and Minnie and includes friendly-shaped basins, wc's and taps as well as...

Manhole cover is framed.
September 30, 2004... A new 450mm diameter manhole cover and frame has been launched by Polypipe. Manufactured from polypropylene, this extremely robust yet lightweight cover complies with Approved Document H of the Building Regulations, which stipulates that...

Grout range adds colour.
September 30, 2004... Tamworth-based Instarmac Group now offers UltraGrout FF premium flexible grout in a range of four colours. As well as conventional grey, new shades of anthracite, limestone and sandstone are now available. The polymer modified flexible...

Designed to eliminate leaks.
September 30, 2004... Introduced to the market by Norske Interiors is a unique leak-proof shower and bath profile system for use with Mermaid waterproof wall panels. In conventional installations using tiled walls, very often the seal beneath the bath or shower...

Designed to click with you.
September 30, 2004... Available through IDS (International Decorative Surfaces), the new Pro- Click laminate range is said to combine the design aesthetics of a premium flooring and the durability of commercial grade flooring at a modest cost. The range...

Big screen success.
September 30, 2004... Specialised glazed screens from FendorHansen were specified to protect the central atrium and the stair core of a new landmark office development close to the River Clyde in Glasgow against the spread of fire. Utilising its FineLine...

A tale of two systems.
September 30, 2004... Both rainwater disposal and soil and waste drainage systems from Geberit Terrain were specified for the new 460 bedroom City Inn hotel in the heart of Westminster, which is the largest new build hotel in central London for 30 years. High...

Maximising choice.
September 30, 2004... Available from Focus SB, the Ambassador flat plate electrical accessory range is available with a choice of design and fixing options. The standard plate comes with rounded corners, whilst there is the option to have square corners with...

Twist and click will save time.
September 30, 2004... Now available from Klaxon Signals is a new range of alarm sounders which allow faster installation and maintenance. Eliminating the need for locking screws, the Sonos sounders and sounder beacons use TimeSaver bases from sister company...

Safety vision panels.
September 30, 2004... Safety vision panels from Vistamatic have been installed in the majority of the doors at the Ardenleigh Centre, a new medium security mental health unit. The installation incorporated some 67 vision panels, incorporating 6mm toughened...

Choice of consultancy.
September 30, 2004... Leading engineering consultancy Arup has specified the Pyro-S fire performance cable system from Tyco Thermal Controls for the fire alarms at its own new Fitzrovia HQ complex in London. Lightweight and pliable, the Pyro-S system is...

Slip resistant floorcovering.
September 30, 2004... Slip resistant floorcovering from Marley Floors has been specified to ensure customer safety on wet floors in the garden centre area of a new superstore at Norfolk Retail Park. Some 900 sq m of Safetred Dimension in a green multi-flake...

Clocks website.
September 30, 2004... An online specifiers' guide and picture gallery has just been launched by Hawkins Clocks, leading manufacturer of architectural clocks and clocktowers. The new website covers every aspect of the company's work from clock faces and...

High quality appearance.
September 30, 2004... Three ranges of Desso carpet tiles from Armstrong Floor Products have been chosen for their high quality appearance and excellent performance by Milton Keynes Council for offices and function rooms at its HQ. Installed in the offices,...

Doorsets offer enhanced security.
September 30, 2004... The new Extended Performance range of doorsets from LS Leaderflush Shapland offers enhanced security, acoustics, fire protection and radiation shielding. The doors have been designed with finishes to match the company's other products. ...

It's time to rediscover copper.
September 30, 2004... The support services from Copper in Architecture have been expanded by the introduction of RIBA-assessed CPD seminars and a full-time technical advisory service for copper roofing and cladding, in response to the growing popularity of this...

Three decades later.
September 30, 2004... A new gutter system has been introduced by Marley Plumbing & Drainage: the Deepflow Plus system replaces the company's Marley Deepflow semi- elliptical gutter system which was first introduced to the market in the early 1970s. Among the...

It's curtains for fire and smoke.
September 30, 2004... Launched by Kaba, Firetex FC Compact is described as a revolutionary new fire curtain designed for use in smaller openings to meet fire regulations. The system works by creating a sealed curtain which prevents the spread of fire and smoke...

Reducing levels of tampering.
September 30, 2004... The company that invented the first domestic smoke alarm, BRK has launched a new range designed to reduce incidents of vandalism and tampering. Research has revealed high levels of tampering, even with mains powered models, especially in...

Makeover for lights.
September 30, 2004... The Corsa range of decorative downlights for offices and commercial interiors from Thorn Lighting has been given a complete makeover. The new range offers a wider variety of attachments, including Rotor radial louvres and Plan glass...

Bigger exterior range.
September 30, 2004... The sole agents of BEGA products in this country, Zumtobel Staff Lighting has introduced a new range of BEGA exterior lighting to the UK market. The impressive new catalogue introduces a number of new products which are said to emphasise...

Automatic choice for PFI hospital development.
September 30, 2004... Safe access and emergency egress for any building with a high volume of traffic presents a challenge, particularly for a large hospital complex Providing safe and emergency egress for any building with a high volume of staff and visitor...

Perfect prescription.
September 30, 2004... A new access ramp, featuring guardrailing constructed using fittings from the Kee Klamp range, has been installed at The Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. The new guardrailing, complete with wire mesh fill-in panels, extends either side...

New platform lift.
September 30, 2004... A short rise platform lift has been installed by Axess 4 All in the entrance of Syston Methodist Church, Leics, just one of many religious buildings where the company has recently installed platform lifts and stair lifts. A major...

Lift door safety system.
September 30, 2004... Launched by Memco, the Panachrome is a lift door safety system combining an infra-red light curtain with coloured indicators showing movement. The light curtain comprises 154 invisible beams that detect obstructions and prevent the doors...

Electronic access control systems are smart choice.
September 30, 2004... Will Walker of FAAC, world leader in gate and door automation, considers integrated security and access control options for commercial and industrial sites Security and access control are always high on the agenda in the management of any...

Human traffic control.
September 30, 2004... Passenger congestion on the ground has been eased at Luton Airport, following the installation of a Tensaguide from Tensator in the security and search area. The Tensaguide solid beam two-way system comprises posts and solid cross beams...

Latest launch from Yale.
September 30, 2004... The latest launch from Yale, the new X8 and X9 nightlatches are said to complete the next generation of locks from the company. The X-technology nightlatch range is designed for new doors or as replacements for traditional nightlatches. ...

Cabinets are the safe option.
September 30, 2004... Further enhacing its comprehensive portfolio of security products, Securikey has introduced STEEL STOR, a range of cabinets ideal for the safekeeping and security of large bulky items. Available in five sizes with multiple locking options,...

Look! No track or rail.
September 30, 2004... The latest range of sliding gates from Procter Fencing Systems requires no track or rail to be laid across the roadway, and the gates are said to take up little space when open. The Pro-glide gates are offered in a variety of sizes, styles...

New routes for airport.
September 30, 2004... The challenge of meeting the conflicting demands of access and security has been met by DORMA at newly extended Munich Airport. The requirement was for a comprehensive, integrated building management solution with a central control point...

Loud addition to warehouse.
September 30, 2004... Security sounders from Klaxon have been installed at Foxley Builders' warehouse in Hertfordshire, after the company suffered a break-in and the loss of #87,000 of plant. No alarm system was in place at the time of the robbery, but Foxley's...

Four is better than three.
September 30, 2004... In response to the changing needs of the marketplace, Geberit Terrain has introduced new product developments which are said to offer installers of soil and waste systems the benefits of easier, quicker installations, versatility and...

Water control system.
September 30, 2004... Developed by GAH Heating, the Dualstream water control system enhances the incoming mains supply to provide balanced water supplies to all hot and cold outlets, even when run simultaneously. Dualstream consists of a hot and cold water...

Sewage Treatment Plant.
September 30, 2004... The Aeroclere 400 Sewage Treatment Plant from Clearwater Environmental Solutions provides a solution for the increasing number of offices, industrial and residential situations where connection to main sewage is not available. The plant is...

Perfect complement.
September 30, 2004... Part of the Cookson Group, Fry Technology offers a comprehensive range of solder alloys, fluxes and specialist jointing materials which are said to perfectly complement sister company Fernox's range of water treatment products. The wide...

Extra comforts in store.
September 30, 2004... The comprehensive range from Disano has been extended by the addition of a new, recessed fluorescent luminaire. The ComfortLight luminaire is expected to be popular amongst fast track lighting installers for its speedy and simple...

Better lighting for Scotrail.
September 30, 2004... Lanterns from WRTL Exterior Lighting have been specified as part of an ongoing programme to provide better lighting on all Scotrail overground platforms. The Vectra lanterns are helping to meet Scotrail's requirement for improved security,...

Tower floodlight.
September 30, 2004... Designed for use on construction sites and outdoor events, a new inflatable tower floodlight has been launched by Stilton Surveys. When the unit is connected to a power source it self inflates in seconds to a height of 4.2m. Either a...

Lighter meals available.
September 30, 2004... Baronial ironcraft fittings from Franklite Creative Lighting have been installed in the popular restaurant of the Gibbon Bridge Hotel in the Forest of Bowland, Lancashire. The Baronial fittings were selected to complement and enhance the...

Testing time for luminaires.
September 30, 2004... Tunnel luminaires from WRTL Exterior Lighting have passed the rigorous accelerated 25 year test programme demanded by EMCOR Rail for the 40km of newly bored Channel Tunnel Rail Link tunnels, which connect the high speed rail link with St...

No trouble at t'Mill.
September 30, 2004... Electric boilers from Trianco have been installed in a development of 24 luxury loft style apartments created within a 1920s textile mill in Morley, Leeds. No gas supply was available at Peel Mills, and developer Morris Properties selected...

Because they're worth it.
September 30, 2004... Two EasiHeat Engineered Systems from Spirax Sarco have replaced a single large hot water boiler to provide space heating at the L'Oreal factory in Wales. The new units are proving so efficient it has only been necessary to run one to...

High output of new products.
September 30, 2004... Well known as a specialist UK manufacturer of Low Surface Temperature Radiators, Autron has entered the general radiator market with the launch of a range of high output convector radiators. The range offers three depths - 75, 140 and 200mm...

Warmer winter in class.
September 30, 2004... Pupils and staff at the Wyvern Community School in Weston Super Mare should keep warm this winter following the installation of two gas burners from Nu-Way. Two of the company's high/low NGN 15SIS 150 gas burners have been installed to...

Radiator brochure.
September 30, 2004... A new 24-page commercial radiator thermostat brochure is now available from Danfoss Randall and features the company's RA2000 collection. The full colour brochure contains information on the company's comprehensive range of mix and match...

Chiller with air handling.
September 30, 2004... Following the successful completion of the striking 200 Broomielaw office development in Glasgow, Carrier Air Conditioning has been specified for 6 Atlantic Quay, another prestigious office block in the city. A more traditional arrangement...

Tiles are flying high.
September 30, 2004... Ceiling tiles from Ecophon are being used as part of an internal facelift for Glasgow Airport's International Pier, having been specified for all round product performance and the company's recycling service. BAA Glasgow Airport's own...

Great results for College.
September 30, 2004... A spray-applied wall coating, Altro Zolatone from Altro has been installed on the walls in the main corridor at Godalming College in Surrey. The installation has proved highly successful, and the product has now been specified for other...

Contemporary radiator grilles.
September 30, 2004... Contemporary radiator grilles have been created using Posi-Grip Panels from Gooding Aluminium to stunning effect as part of a multi-million pound refurbishment at North East Worcestershire College. The company's bespoke service fabricated...

Wallcoverings uncovered.
September 30, 2004... A new generation of innovative wallcoverings will be unveiled by Helen Sheane at this month's 100% Design exhibition. The visually versatile Vescom Wallcovering Collection of contract vinyls is said to provide designers with an original...

Range of partitioning systems.
September 30, 2004... A wide range of partitioning systems has been supplied by Planet Partitioning for the new headquarters of law firm Bevan Ashford EPL in Exeter. Products installed throughout the four-storey building include the award-winning Solar...

Putting up a fight.
September 30, 2004... Flooring products from Altro have been specified for Glasgow's top sports training complex to provide high levels of resistance and grip, whilst minimising abrasion injuries. Altro Monoflex, which has a smooth surface and effective sound...

Good advice for aerospace.
September 30, 2004... A selection of products from Tremco have been specified to provide an integrated solution for the installation of rubber tiles in Europe's largest single construction project. The Airbus Aerostructures Assembly Building near Chester is...

Quality reflects image.
September 30, 2004... Carpet tiles from Interface have been specified for the Head Office of Northern Rock in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne. Some 40,000 sq m of Interface Festival were installed in total. In the main office areas, the two colours of Lilac...

PVC gets a grip on Cork.
September 30, 2004... Entrance matting from Plastic Extruders has been installed at the Douglas Court shopping centre in Cork. The Frontrunner Plus matting is part of the high performance, highly flexible Frontrunner Entrance Flooring System designed to...

Call to arms for flooring.
September 30, 2004... Over 900 sq m of Oiled Oak flooring has been supplied by Junckers as part of a refurbishment at Leeds' Royal Armouries Museum. opened in 1996, the Royal Armouries not only houses Britain's national collection of arms and armour but also...

Maximising comfort.
September 30, 2004... A prestigious development of 159 apartments in Liverpool, just a few minutes' walk from Lime Street, has been equipped throughout with Greenwood Airvac central extract systems to maximise comfort and healthy living. The decision to specify...

Flame retardant coating.
September 30, 2004... A flame retardant coating from Akzo Nobel has been used to refurbish the interior of a residential care home in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Crown Trade Timonox system, which comprises Timonox Intumescent Basecoats and Timonox finishes, can...

Innovative silo mixing station.
September 30, 2004... The innovative silo mixing station from CPI Euromix has enabled contractors to complete the refurbishment to pavements in Edinburgh City Centre as quickly as possible and with the minimum of disruption. The existing footway in Lothian Road...

Regular church goers.
September 30, 2004... The specialist stonemasonry subsidiary of Geoffrey Osborne, Cathedral Works Organisation (CWO) has completed the third phase of cleaning and repairs at Christchurch Priory Church in Dorset which dates back to 1094. The six month contract...

First one of five.
September 30, 2004... No less than five new kitchen furniture ranges have been launched by The kitchen Group, the first of which is Kabera under the K brand. A shaker style door, the Kabera kitchen is said to perfectly combine a modern design with a traditional...

Taken with cream.
September 30, 2004... Launched by Wellmann is a high gloss cream design kitchen (branded as w4-314) with flush fronts, matching cabinet surrounds and a large range of coordinated handles. When combined with metallic effects or linear wood designs the high gloss...

Latest tap is self-closing.
September 30, 2004... New from from Plumblines is a self-closing tap which incorporates a simple lever enabling the user to control the water temperature to suit individual requirements. Due to the automatic self-closing mechanism, these self-closing taps are...

Shower regulator.
September 30, 2004... Described as a low cost retrofit way to control the maximum flow rate of showers and improve water distribution, the DW shower regulator has been launched by Aquaflow. The unobtrusive DW regulator in chrome plated brass is a no plumb...

Worksurfaces are stars.
September 30, 2004... The new range of worksurfaces from Orama have already proved popular; the Ardesco Metro Ash worksurface with 50mm depth and stainless steel acrylic edging option has featured in three kitchen designs in Crown's newly launched Your New Kitchen...

Going back to Belfast.
September 30, 2004... The range of high quality sinks from Reginox has been further expanded by the addition of the RL 302 CW Belfast Sink. Manufactured from fireclay ceramic, the Belfast sink is available in white and features a smooth gloss finish to all...

Shower trays stay problem-free.
September 30, 2004... Shower trays are an often unnoticed part of the shower package until there are problems, claims Mira Showers. Aiming to ensure that they stay problem-free, the company has launched the Flight range of lighter, stronger trays with added...

Hardware is safe and secure.
September 30, 2004... High security, high performance door and window operating and locking systems from Laird Security Hardware are said to provide specifiers within the new build and social housing sectors with an unsurpassed choice. The company's easy to...

Bronze is a winner.
September 30, 2004... Following the popularity of its Leather Collection of architectural ironmongery, Turnstyle has developed a rich Dark Bronze finish to add to its palette of electro plated finishes. As with all items in the range, the fittings are finished...