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Skyscrapers without shadows, Green Deal glazing mystery and Britains ugliest building gone in 30 seconds – plus the latest product and project news from Buildingtalk..
New build compliance with latest Part L regs
Highlights from the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter begins with advice for new-build compliance with latest Part L regs; the Glass andamp; Glazing Federation (GGF) look at why, despite the hype, only 47 windows have been installed under the Green Deal; and how optimising safety systems in buildings saves lives.
FLIR video demonstrating the first full-featured professional thermal imaging camera
New product stories include a FLIR video demonstrating the first full-featured professional thermal imaging camera for building applications that fits in your pocket; new Advanced Electronics emergency lighting test system; infra-red smoke detectors for large spaces from Fire Fighting Enterprises; and a crowd-funded eco-revolution in window cleaning.
Top projects include Brett Martin rooflights for the spectacular wave roof at Heathrows new Terminal; ASSA ABLOY wireless lock access control for a University; and a Newton waterproofing solution for a housing development at the old training grounds for London Irish Rugby club.
UK Construction Week has launched its Hosted Buyers programme plus we have an update on the latest exhibitors and event partners that have signed up for the big event in October at the NEC.
Skyscrapers without shadows
Twitter is awash with spectacular new buildings including skyscrapers without shadows; a modular 57 storey skyscraper building 3 floors a day; an eagles view swooping down from the worlds tallest tower; and the largest ever model of London showing andpound;100bn of development.
Pocket thermal camera for building inspectors andamp; professionals
Stroma Certification offer a new business protection insurance for installers
New emergency lighting testing system launched by Advanced Electronic
FFEs infra-red beam smoke detectors for large interior spaces
Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units to each floor as well as a City Multi R2 heat recovery air conditioning system for etc.venues latest meeting and training venue
Double sided tape from tesa
that eliminates the need for mechanical fastening and liquid adhesives
Mitsubishi Electric heat recovery air conditioning and ventilation for etc.venues latest meeting and training venue
Docklands Light Railway (DLR) lift and escalator maintenance contract for Stannah
Wetherby external wall insulation for Tenby seaside housing development
Secondary glazing from Selectaglaze for listed building near St. Pauls Cathedral
Largest ever model of London shows andpound;100bn of currentandamp;future development – see it at The Building Centre in London
See the largest ever model of London (at the Building Centre) shows andpound;100bn of current andamp; future development
New London skyscraper that wont have a shadow – see how it works
Watch an eagle soar with a camera from worlds tallest building – Wow!
Watch live video of Britains ugliest building being demolished in 30 seconds
New andpound;3.6m construction skills centre in College to offer courses for 10k students
Time-lapse video of modular factory built 57 storey skyscraper in China – 3 storeys built a day!
Best city-building SIM for wannabe town planners?
What Londons biggest building site will look like – 20k homes andamp; andpound;15bn spend
Is this the best city-building SIM for wannabe town planners?
UK Building Societies report strong 2014 results and Fitch Ratings expects more growth in 2015
NHBC research explores how young people view house building as a career choice
The new Jorge Chávez Airport in Peru is one of the most pioneering airport projects ever undertaken in South America – it features Gatic UltraSlot from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS).
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Drainage, Drainage Services, Drainage, Guttering, Soffits & Fascias, Facility Management & Building Services, Hard Landscaping & Walkways, Landscaping, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
Registration has opened for LIFTEX 2025. Now in its 37th year, the show is the UK’s only dedicated exhibition for the lift, escalator and access industry and takes place only once every three years.
Posted in Accessibility, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Exhibitions and Conferences, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
Thanks to a Saniplus UP from Saniflo, a new garden retreat in the capital has been elevated to a new level of comfort and convenience.
Posted in Articles, Bathrooms & Toilets, Bathrooms, Bedrooms & Washrooms, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Case Studies, Drainage, Facility Management & Building Services, Garden, Interiors, Pipes & Fittings, Plumbing, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation
For groundworkers, tendering residential retaining wall projects can be a time-consuming and complicated process. The key is to tender using Tobermore’s Secura modular concrete block retaining walls rather than the default masonry specification & the Secura Portal, an online tool.
Posted in Articles, Bricks & Blocks, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Services, Building Systems, Case Studies, Civil Engineering, Concrete, Cement, Admixtures, Facility Management & Building Services, Hard Landscaping & Walkways, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Landscaping, Posts, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Walls