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Low running costs are key for council's new TermoDeck building

With the aim of creating a landmark building with low running costs, Cambridgeshire County Council’s new Hereward Hall in the town of March has become one of the latest buildings designed around the TermoDeck low e...

3 Mar 2004

2004 Health & Safety Awards – Entry deadline extended

The deadline for entries in the 2004 Health and Safety awards will now close on the 12th of March. Entry is free and aimed at building contractors, maintenance firms, clients, architects, engineers, construction and s...

3 Mar 2004

Ecologically sound & sustainable gloss paint

Natural Building Technologies (NBT), which specialises in natural and ecologically sound building products has introduced a practical, easy to use gloss paint that’s both ecologically sound and environmentally sust...

2 Mar 2004

LANTAC approval for ecological building systems

Natural Building Technologies, a specialist in ecologically sound building products and systems, has gained LANTAC approval on a range of its new build and renovation wall and roofing systems. The approvals have been ...

2 Mar 2004

New PAN-WRAP™ Split Harness Wrap & Tool

PANDUIT Corp has introduced the new PAN-WRAP Split Harness Wrap & Tool. PAN-WRAP Split Harness Wrap is an innovative addition to the PANDUIT Abrasion Protection Line. Engineered for flexibility and maximum harness pr...

1 Mar 2004

Small format tiles added to H&R Johnson Aspects range

H&R Johnson, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched within its Aspects collection a range of matt and gloss small wall tiles that are hand-crafted in appearance with different surface text...

1 Mar 2004

H&R Johnson introduces large format tile through Aspects collection

H&R Johnson, the UK’s largest manufacturer of ceramic tiles, has launched a range of large format wall tiles under its Aspects collection and which are the largest currently produced by the company. The new til...

29 Feb 2004

Promoting recycled cellulose fibre insulation in steel buildings

A seminar to promote the use of recycled cellulose paper fibre as insulation in steel building systems is being held on 22nd March in Banbury. The event marks the conclusion of a successful research project carried ou...

29 Feb 2004

Engineering and structural adhesives review report

Traditional industrial fastenings like welding, bolts, and rivets, are being replaced by a range of adhesives. These engineering and structural adhesives are high strength and are designed to support large loads as well ...

26 Feb 2004

Polycarbonate skylight panels with Nanogel Translucent Aerogel

Cabot Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, has announced it has agreed to work with Super Sky Products, Inc., a division of Vitro America, to jointly produce and market a polycarbonate skylight ...

26 Feb 2004

Supplier Of The Year award for Thermalite

Thermalite, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aircrete technology, is celebrating a great success after winning the prestigious David Wilson Homes National Group Supplier of the Year Award 2003. The industry awar...

26 Feb 2004

Wireless computer networks helping builders

ZDNet is reporting on an innovative use of wireless networking technology at the St Regis Museum Tower construction site. Sitting on a crane high above the site is a wireless network hub. The hub allows engineers and ...

26 Feb 2004

Community development with Thermalite

Due to the increasing demand for social housing, a new development in Ley Hill, Birmingham will provide 20 houses for the local authority. Constructed on behalf of Birmingham City council, the development has made extens...

24 Feb 2004

Underfloor duct incorporation problem solved with anhydrite screed

Conventional anhydrite screed proved to be the solution for the new Rewenta I and II building complex in Cologne, Germany. In the addition built for the REWE Group, screed was laid flush with underfloor ducting, covering...

24 Feb 2004

Kingspan Insulated Panels to be showcased at Interbuild

Kingspan Insulated Panels will be showcasing its range of innovative Firesafe‚ composite roof and wall panel systems at this year’s Interbuild exhibition in April. A range of insulated wall and roof system...

23 Feb 2004