Building design latest news headlines.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.ukhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssThu, 27 Aug 2009 11:11:29 +0100Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:58:54 +0100FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0)Widely recognised as Europes leading supplier of design solutions for the whole building envelope, Schuco International has now become a Secured by Design member offering a range of Police Preferred Specification windows and doors.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/35-SCHÜCO-Curtain-Walling-Metal-Cladding-Facades-250809.aspThu, 27 Aug 2009 10:58:54 +0100Wavin the leading supplier of water management, plumbing and drainage systems has launched AquaCell Plus as part of its new Intesio stormwater management solutions range. Designed to significantly reduce flooding risk, AquaCell Plus is a new infiltration and attenuation system for the effective management of excessive rainfall in deep and trafficked locations. http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/35-Wavin-Drainage-Underground-pipes-ducting-Rainwater-Disposal-250809.aspThu, 27 Aug 2009 10:58:54 +0100Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new Run Standby panel that replaces existing models to control up to eight systems on the Mr Slim or M Series range of air conditioning products. http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/35-Mitsubishi-Electric-Air-Curtains-Split-Systems-250809.aspThu, 27 Aug 2009 10:58:53 +0100Super tough Polysafe Ultima sheet vinyl safety flooring from commercial flooring specialist Polyflor Ltd has been installed throughout the food preparation and cooking areas at The Cooking School at Dean Clough, a 21-station state of the art cooking school recently opened in Halifax.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/35-POLYFLOR-Sports-Surfaces-Safety-Flooring-Floor-250809.aspThu, 27 Aug 2009 10:58:53 +0100DORMA ES200 sliding door operators and complementary fixed glass screenwork have been installed at the main entrance of The Perse School in Cambridge, one of the leading educational establishments in the area. http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/35-DORMA-Door-Entrance-Systems-Doors-External-240809.aspThu, 27 Aug 2009 10:58:53 +0100ARDEX UK, world leaders in premium performance tile fixing products and support services, joined forces with Cerface Limited, Floor and Wall Tiling Contractors of Gillingham in Kent, to complete a new visitors entrance at The Mall, Maidstone.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-ARDEX%20UK-Screeds-Renders-Ceramic-Adhesives-Grouts-200809.aspMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:16 +0100Tests have confirmed that by being less absorbent and more reflective of light, the unique Light & Space Absolute White paint from Dulux Trade is the whitest, lightest and brightest paint on the market.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Dulux-Trade-Paint-Decorative-paint-Performance-coatings-200809.aspMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:16 +0100Synergy Health in Sheffield, has reduced gas consumption in its boiler by 11 percent thanks to an innovative heat recovery system from Spirax Sarco.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Spirax-Sarco-Steam-generators-Traps-Valve-actuators-100809.aspMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:15 +0100Terasaki have produced a new combined product selection book and UK price list Ref PL0809. The new publication combines product selection tables and prices from their range of Air Circuit Breakers, Moulded Case Circuit Breakers and Distribution products in one comprehensive user friendly reference document.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/31-Terasaki-Air-Circuit-Breakers-Moulded-Case-Circuit-Breakers-060809.aspMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:15 +0100JS Air Curtains is launching the new Zen air curtain with bespoke fascia panels that can carry designs such as corporate logos or slogans and functional elements such as clocks and signage.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-JS-AIR-CURTAINS-Air-Curtains-210809.aspMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:14 +0100When deciding upon a partner to provide a lighting scheme as part of the Environmental Enhancements funded by the Welsh Assembly Government to compliment the new 100 million pound prestigious development of Eagles Meadow, Wrexham County Borough Council invited Kingfisher Lighting to provide a practical and dynamic lighting solution which would blend sympathetically with the architectural design principles of the mixed use retail, leisure and residential development.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Kingfisher-Lighting-External-Lighting-External-Flood-Lighting-210809.aspMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:14 +0100The Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire, Mr William Arthur Bromley-Davenport, joined staff from flooring manufacturer Flowcrete to celebrate the companys achievement of The Queens Award for Enterprise.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Flowcrete-Screeds-Renders-Floor-Screeds-Floor-Resins-200809.aspMon, 24 Aug 2009 09:59:14 +0100For over 30 years, the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice in Farnham, Surrey, has been providing Specialist Palliative Care to adults facing the end of their life and to those who love and care for them. Serving a population of 600,000 across West Surrey and North East Hampshire, the Hospice offers a much valued package of care that reflects both clinical requirement and patient choice.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Space-Air-Air-Conditioning-Systems-Chilled-Beams-180809.aspWed, 19 Aug 2009 11:35:53 +0100Dor O Matic automatic swing doors have been installed as part of a comprehensive refurbishment at the premises of global scientific instrumentation company Bruker Biospin at Coventry.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Ingersoll-Rand-Security-Technologies-Safety-Doors-180809.aspWed, 19 Aug 2009 11:35:53 +0100The Dimplex range of SCx unvented water cylinders has been expanded with a range of commercial size cylinders. With sizes available from 450 litres up to 4000 litres the stainless steel cylinders are an ideal solution for both multi occupancy dwellings and commercial properties such as sports clubs.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Dimplex-Heating-underfloor-air-curtains-casing-panels-190809.aspWed, 19 Aug 2009 11:35:53 +0100Hanson Formpave, manufacturers of specialist concrete paving products, has launched the Aquaflow ML45 and Royal Forrest ML45 rectangular blocks that are ideal for the machine laying process.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-Hanson-Formpave-Block-paving-SUDS-Sustainable-urban-drainage-190809.aspWed, 19 Aug 2009 11:35:53 +0100S & P Coil Products Limited have supplied heating equipment to the new visitors centre, Hafod Eryri, at the top of Mount Snowdon, the highest building in the England & Wales at 3,560ft above sea level.http://www.buildingdesign-news.co.uk/2009/33-S-&-P-COIL-PRODUCTS-LIMITED-Doors-Heaters-Air-Curtains-190809.aspWed, 19 Aug 2009 11:35:52 +0100