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The week's top stories from Buildingtalk - Issue 201
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In this issue:
* Editor's Message
* Our Top new products selection
[1] Green procurement establishes industry targets
[2] Sustainable blockwork solutions from Masterblock
[3] Increased grants for Dimplex heat pumps
[4] Passively adding to the mix of energy efficiency
[5] Mighton Ecotilt is UK first 'A' rated timber sash
[6] Redland launches new red book
[7] New design software for playgrounds
[8] Hill newsletter focuses on excavator attachments
[9] Constructing Insights for Construction Industry
[10] Civils 2008 goes underground
* Other industry news
* New technical articles and case studies
* Other featured product news
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Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
Sustainability and environmental concerns are driving a high
proportion of new product development in the building industry. This
is fuelled in part by increasing demands from new legislation. The
government recognises that with half of CO2 emissions in the UK coming
from the built environment, it holds the key to change that will
enable it to reach its ambitious environmental targets. A typical
example is that all commercial buildings being built, sold or rented,
must, by law, now have an Energy Performance Certificate, a top A
grading being for the most efficient in both energy consumption and
low CO2 emissions.
Speaking at Think 08 last week, Hilary Benn, Secretary of
State for Environment, said he is asking energy companies to help
foot the bill to further improve the energy performance of existing
stock. He praised the progress being made and said how the UK
construction industry is at the forefront of reducing waste and
developing innovative products.
Another key dynamic is the industry's own commitment to reducing waste
at all levels of the supply chain and to green procurement. For
example, Jewson, is promoting industry-wide waste-reduction targets.
Product stories on Buildingtalk this week exemplified the importance
of sustainability in building. Dimplex reminded us that grants of up
to 50% are now available to the public sector for the installation of
microgeneration technologies, including its successful ground source
heat pumps. Masterblock tells us about its lightweight aggregate
blocks with recycled material content. Mighton's Ecotilt has become
the UK's first timber sliding sash window to achieve a BFRC 'A'
rating for energy efficiency. Passivent has developed a solution that
combines natural ventilation and comfort cooling for offices, shopping
centres, schools and hospitals.
Buildingtalk has always provided a platform for new products and
innovations that contribute to sustainability. Next month we are
sending out a special Buildingtalk advertising EXTRA devoted to the
subject. This will go to all our newsletter subscribers. If you want
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I hope you find this issue of our weekly newsletter useful. In
addition to the new products, news and ideas featured here, there are
hundreds more on our website and dozens more being added daily, so do
take a look if you can.
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OUR TOP NEW PRODUCT SELECTION
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[1] GREEN PROCUREMENT ESTABLISHES INDUSTRY TARGETS
(Jewson, 19 May 2008)
Jewson, in collaboration with leading industry figures within the
construction industry, has established industry-wide waste reduction
targets during the second Green Procurement Group meeting. In a move
that demonstrates the industry's commitment to reducing waste at all
levels of the supply chain, members of the GPG have started to work
towards the targets put forward during the debate, by agreeing to help
Jewson and Saint-Gobain Building Distribution (SGBD) meet their own
waste targets by 2012. .
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14755/
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[2] SUSTAINABLE BLOCKWORK SOLUTIONS FROM MASTERBLOCK
(Masterblock, 14 May 2008)
Masterblock raises the bar in construction with its commitment to
guarantee that all its Masterlite lightweight aggregate blocks have a
minimum recycled material content of 20 percent, rising to 50% or more
in some production areas. Enviroblock range has a guaranteed recycled
content of over 90%.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14756/
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[3] INCREASED GRANTS FOR DIMPLEX HEAT PUMPS
(Dimplex UK, 14 May 2008)
Dimplex welcome news that grants of up to 50% are now available to the
public sector for the installation of microgeneration technologies
under the Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2. In the public sector
more than 60 projects to date receiving grant offers for funding for
ground source heat pumps, and well over half of these specifying
Dimplex equipment.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/dmp/155/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14757/
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[4] PASSIVELY ADDING TO THE MIX OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY
(Passivent, 12 May 2008)
Developed in conjunction with Mitsubishi Electric, the Passivent mixed
mode system combines natural ventilation and comfort cooling in
offices, shopping centres, schools and hospitals. Passivent has
developed a solution ahead of new legislation coming into force that
requires commercial and public buildings to be energy rated like
electrical appliances.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/pay/115/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14758/
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[5] MIGHTON ECOTILT IS UK FIRST 'A' RATED TIMBER SASH
(Mighton Products, 16 May 2008)
Mighton's Ecotilt has become the UK's first timber sliding sash window
to achieve a BFRC 'A' energy rating for energy efficiency. It is also
the only timber sash to gain police endorsement through Secured By
Design certification. Ecotilt can help homes achieve a better Energy
Efficiency Certificate for HIPs and is ideal for the Government's
latest eco-town plans.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14759/
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[6] REDLAND LAUNCHES NEW RED BOOK
(Redland, 16 May 2008)
The new, 120-page Guide to Roofing Systems covers the complete Redland
range of Redland roof slates and tiles, metal sheets, fittings,
accessories and solar energy systems. Also included is information on
the company's range of technical services for the trade which are
designed to make Redland products easy to specify and easy to install.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14760/
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[7] NEW DESIGN SOFTWARE FOR PLAYGROUNDS
(Playworld Systems (Europe), 15 May 2008)
Playworld Systems Europe has just launched a new playground design
software package which will be a useful tool to Pathfinder and
Playbuilder local authorities. Software package for local authorities
that have been awarded funding to rebuild and renew play areas under
the government's 'Children's Plan'. The 'LUCI' software package is
the first of its kind and provides the customer with a vast array of
tools for designing playground schemes.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14761/
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[8] HILL NEWSLETTER FOCUSES ON EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS
(Hill Engineering, 19 May 2008)
Hill Engineering, designer and manufacturer of the unique 'Safety
First' Auto-Loc fully automatic excavator quick hitch, has published
the first issue of Attachments Focus. Attachments Focus will
concentrate on the latest news from Hill Engineering, including
company and product developments and other items of interest to
specifiers, buyers and users of excavator attachments.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14762/
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[9] CONSTRUCTING INSIGHTS FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
(Onsite Insights, 14 May 2008)
Constructing Insights, developed by Onsite Insights in partnership
with Constructing Excellence will provide construction companies
across UK with opportunities to visit award-winning companies. Visit
programmes have demonstrable success in improving profitability and
sustainability. They encourage the sharing of best practice and
innovation.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14763/
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[10] CIVILS 2008 GOES UNDERGROUND
(Civils, 16 May 2008)
Civils, the UK's largest exhibition and conference for the civil
engineering industry, and the British Tunnelling Society announce the
creation of a new Underground Space Zone at Civils 2008. The
Underground Space Zone at Civils 2008 will promote all aspects of
tunnelling. Celebrating its tenth successful year, Civils 2008 takes
place from 18 to 20 November at Earls Court, London.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14764/
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This week's industry news
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TTA AWARD FOR SCHLUTER WEBSITE
(Schluter-Systems, 16 May 2008)
Schluter-Systems 's revamped website was named The Tile Association's
'Best Website' at the industry's annual awards ceremony.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14765/
EUROCLAD LAUNCHES NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE
(Euroclad, 19 May 2008)
New features include a 'download' section which contains links to a
range of downloads including Literature, NBS specifications, CAD
Details and Technical downloads.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14766/
FIRST CLASS FRAMES STAMPS ITS MARK ON QUALITY
(Eurocell Profiles, 16 May 2008)
Following several years of continued growth, First Class Frames has
extended its supply agreement with Eurocell.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14767/
HEPWORTH IS E-XACT BEST HEAVYSIDE SUPPLIER
(Hepworth Building Products, 15 May 2008)
Hepworth Building Products has been announced as the Best Heavyside
Supplier in the 2007/08 E-xact Awards.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14768/
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New Technical Articles and Case Studies
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IF THE MARKET WANTS IT THEN DO IT SAYS VIDEX
(Videx Security, 14 May 2008)
Videx Security's Managing Director John Rickard argues that door entry
system manufacturers now, more than ever before, face a fight to
retain market share.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14769/
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/vde/140/4
SKILLS ISSUE STILL NEEDS HIGHER PROFILE SAYS ACE
(Association for Consultancy and Engineering, 19 May 2008)
Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) welcomes moves to
strengthen construction contracts and reform immigration laws.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14770/
HILARY BENN SAYS UK SUSTAINABILITY LEADER
(Think, 12 May 2008)
Speaking at the Think 08, Hilary Benn, the Secretary of State for
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs outlined his strategy to address
energy consumption in existing stock.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14771/
INBUILT WELCOMES STEPS TOWARDS ZERO CARBON
(Inbuilt, 14 May 2008)
New definition of 'zero carbon' is designed to help UK housebuilders
deliver genuinely zero carbon new homes by 2016.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14772/
ECOPHON DESIGN TEAM MASTERS CONICAL CEILING
(Ecophon, 14 May 2008)
Ecophon designed and supplied a ceiling to improve a school halls
acoustics, using their Focus range of ceiling tiles which are
available in seven sizes up to 2400mm long.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14773/
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/eco/178/4
KAWNEER SYSTEMS HELP TOBAR TAKE OFF
(Kawneer UK, 19 May 2008)
Kawneer's aluminium systems provided the specific look required in the
design for a GBP7.5 million toy distribution and call centre.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14774/
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/kaw/149/4
MAPEI PRODUCTS ASSIST THE RESCUE AT RNLI
(Mapei UK, 19 May 2008)
A system of Mapei products has been used in the rebuild and
refurbishment of the RNLI Grace Darling Museum in Bamburgh,
Northumberland.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14775/
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/map/169/4
MEETING THE CHALLENGE AT HOSPITALS AND HEALTHCARE
(Flex Connectors, 14 May 2008)
Contractors and MandE consultants in healthcare refurbishment sector
are choosing to use flex 7 lighting connection and control products
from Flex Connectors.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14776/
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/fle/126/4
AIR-SOURCE KEEPS PUPILS WARM
(Wernick Buildings, 12 May 2008)
School accommodation extended with Rapidplan3000 modular classroom
courtesy of Wernick Buildings.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14777/
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/wer/125/4
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Other featured new product news
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ONE-STOP SHOP FOR ALL ECOLOGY SERVICES
(Thomson Habitats, 12 May 2008)
The Habitats team is able to produce site-specific designs with
innovative green engineering.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14778/
ACCELERATING THE BUILDING DESIGN PROCESS
(Autodesk, 16 May 2008)
Revit Architecture and Autodesk 3ds Max Design software accelerate the
building design process.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/aut/264/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14779/
ARDEX NEW MICROTEC TILE ADHESIVES RANGE
(Ardex UK, 16 May 2008)
Ardex UK will be at the Tile and Stone Show and will showcase and
demonstrate their recently launched Microtec Tile Adhesives range.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/ard/243/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14780/
SPELSBERG CABLE GLANDS 90 PERCENT FASTER TO FIT
(Spelsberg els UK, 19 May 2008)
Spelsberg els UK has extended its range of enclosure accessories to
include three new grommet seals from Swedish manufacturer TST.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/spb/116/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14781/
NEW TILE ADHESIVE IS FIXING THE FUTURE FROM ARDEX
(Ardex UK, 13 May 2008)
Ardex, innovator in high performance tile fixing systems announce the
UK launch of its new premium tile adhesive, the Microtec range.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/ard/242/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14782/
RENOXTRA SEDBUK BAND A COMBINATION BOILER
(Johnson and Starley, 14 May 2008)
RenoXtra high efficiency combination condensing boiler from Johnson
and Starley features a new gas saver module built into the cabinet of
the boiler and provides additional system efficiency.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/joh/168/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14783/
ACCESS CONTROL PRODUCT FOR SMES
(Abloy UK, 14 May 2008)
IFSEC 2008 sees leading security and access control company, Abloy UK
showcasing a host of its new products - including an access control
product specifically aimed at SMEs.
> Quick link to request free details direct from the supplier:
http://www.buildingtalk.com/rdx/ml/abl/196/4
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14784/
ECO FRIENDLY WOOD-PLASTIC BIO-COMPOSITES
(JER Envirotech , 19 May 2008)
JER Envirotech patented wood plastic biocomposite compounds have the
potential to outperform and "out-green" both wood and plastic alone in
a large range of applications.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14785/
ADRIS SHOWCASES LATEST IN DESIGN SOFTWARE
(Adris Computing Concepts, 15 May 2008)
Adris Computing Concepts, one of Autodesk's leading resellers in the
UK, held a successful two day event to showcase the new features of
Autodesk's range of 2009 products.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14786/
COPAL GROUP PUTS ROOF SPACE SYSTEMS ONLINE
(Copal Group, 19 May 2008)
Copal Group launch new website in incorporating Roof Space Systems - a
solution for homebuilders that helps slash the time and cost involved
in constructing 'room-in-the-roof' homes.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14787/
CONCRETE COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE
(The Concrete Centre, 14 May 2008)
The development and enhancement of communication between universities
and private practice on concrete design and construction will be
continued at a forthcoming conference.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14788/
CPD SEMINAR FOR LINDAB RAINLINE SYSTEM
(Lindab, 14 May 2008)
Lindab can now offer architects a CPD seminar, which details the
product benefits and technical aspects of their Rainline steel based
rainwater system.
* Read more: http://www.buildingtalk.com/more/14789/
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