﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:48:27 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Kawneer KICs off a new approach to training</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-kics-off-a-new-approach-to-training,c9328428</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1155578</guid><description><![CDATA[Main contractors are now joining sub-contractors on Kawneer’s installation course.
[image]To meet the increasing trend for main contractors to influence the specification process, Kawneer now includes them in its installation course (http://www.kawneer.co.uk/pr/kic) traditionally aimed at specialist sub-contractors.

The KIC (Kawneer Installation Certification) course is an intensive two-day training programme designed to provide a structured, strategic approach to the installation of Kawneer’s curtain walling, window, door and framing systems. Since it was launched, hundreds of industry]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:27:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Armstrong Ceilings headline at BRE Innovation Parks</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/armstrong-ceilings-headline-at-bre-innovation-parks,c9321002</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1144666</guid><description><![CDATA[Eco-friendly ceiling tiles from Armstrong feature in the BRE’s Innovation Parks in Watford and Ravenscraig.
Energy-saving tiles from Armstrong Ceilings are at the forefront of the BRE’s (Building Research Establishment) latest Innovation Park in Scotland.

Armstrong’s CoolZone system features on the ceiling of the main seminar area of the visitors’ centre at the heart of the 1,125-acre Ravenscraig Regeneration Project.

The centre is the first completed building on the BRE’s two-acre Innovation Park. Designed by BRE Scotland and Kraft Architecture, the carbon-neutral, closed-panel timber-]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:27:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer systems help students get iPod Touchy feely</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-systems-help-students-get-ipod-touchy-feely,c9316142</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1136412</guid><description><![CDATA[Glazing systems by Kawneer feature on the new Essa Academy in Bolton.
Curtain walling, windows and doors by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer feature on a unique learning environment.

Kawneer’s AA®100 zone/mullion drained curtain walling with 50mm sightlines, AA®541 casement windows and series 190 heavy-duty commercial entrance doors were installed by specialist sub-contractor Extruded Window Systems for main contractor Kier Constructionthroughout the £14million Essa Academy (http://www.kawneer.com/kawneer/united_kingdom/en/news/releases/Kawneer_UK_Essa_Academy.asp?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:31:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RIDBA extends FAB award scheme</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/ridba-extends-fab-award-scheme,c9315534</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1135301</guid><description><![CDATA[A competition to recognise excellence in farm building has been extended by the sector’s representative.
Agricultural buildings have as much a claim to architecture as their counterparts in other sectors, if their builders and owners have any say in the matter.

Such has been the response to the inaugural launch of a Farm and Agricultural Buildings (FAB) award, designed to recognise excellence in the field, that the organisers, the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) have widened its sphere in several ways.

The FAB award aims to recognise and rewards contractors]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:09:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer systems help make Nine a 10 out of 10</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-systems-help-make-nine-a-10-out-of-10,c9304979</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1115083</guid><description><![CDATA[An air leakage record-breaking office building features glazing systems by Kawneer.
Curtain walling from leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has helped a commercial building achieve a record-breaking air leakage rate.

Some 3,000m² of Kawneer’s AA®110 zone/mullion-drained curtain walling with 65mm sightlines were specified by Michael Laird architects to help Nine, Edinburgh BioQuarter (http://www.kawneer.com/kawneer/united_kingdom/en/news/releases/Kawneer_UK_Edinburgh_Bioquarter.asp?refer=eb) achieve a BREEAM “Very good” rating.

In fact, the overall steel-frame,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:50:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Armstrong launches RIBA-approved CPD on eco-friendly systems</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/armstrong-launches-riba-approved-cpd-on-eco-friendly-systems,c9303565</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1112455</guid><description><![CDATA[A new CPD based on Armstrong Ceilings’ CoolZone concept is approved by RIBA.
Hot on the heels of its launch of the eco-friendly CoolZone system, Armstrong Ceilings has introduced a RIBA-approved CPD (http://www.armstrong.co.uk/commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/coolzone.html) on the use of the PCM (Phase Change Material) the concept is based on.

The CPD “Using phase change materials in construction for a more sustainable built environment” is designed to help architects, interior designers and clients better understand where and how PCMs can be used to create a more energy-efficient and comfortable]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 11:30:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steni cladding helps the youth of Havering</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/steni-cladding-helps-the-youth-of-havering,c9303269</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1111809</guid><description><![CDATA[A landmark youth centre features “natural” rainscreen cladding from Steni UK.
[image]Aggregate cladding panels from Steni UK were specified for one of the UK’s first operational zero-carbon buildings for a range of reasons ranging from aesthetics to practicality.

Some 600m² of Steni’s sparkling white Nature panels, which are manufactured from a fibreglass reinforced polymer composite with a surface of aggregated natural stones, were used as a rainscreen system at the landmark myplace youth centre in the London borough of Havering.

The £4million project is the town’s first operational]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:58:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer systems help with healing in Fife</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-systems-help-with-healing-in-fife,c9300705</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1106868</guid><description><![CDATA[The full range of Kawneer systems have been used on the new Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy
Curtain walling, windows and doors from architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer not only met performance specifications for the new Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy but were also of a high standard aesthetically, according to the architects.

BDP were familiar with Kawneer as one of the market leaders in their field, having used the manufacturer’s systems on previous projects, and it was the full range that was called on for the £170 million, 500-bed extension to existing facilities.

The]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2012 11:51:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Armstrong Ceilings gets warmer and warmer with wood</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/armstrong-ceilings-gets-warmer-and-warmer-with-wood,c9299638</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1104570</guid><description><![CDATA[A range of beautiful wood tiles has been launched by Armstrong Atelier.
A stunning range of tiles that bring the warm and natural beauty of wood (http://www.armstrong.co.uk/commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/wood.html) to the ceilings of building interiors without loss of acoustic performance has been launched as part of Armstrong Ceilings’ Atelier offer.

The company has selected the finest quality wood finish, which complies with all fire requirements (Euroclass B-s2, d0) without comprising acoustic performance (sound absorption up to Class C) or environmental considerations (FSC-certified), to offer a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:35:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deadline for FAB awards approaches</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/deadline-for-fab-awards-approaches,c9299525</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1104322</guid><description><![CDATA[Halloween deadline for treat of a farm building award
Farm building contractors have just a few weeks left to enter a pioneering award to recognise excellence in agricultural construction.

The FAB (Farming andAgriculturalBuildings) award scheme has been launched by RIDBA (the Rural and Industrial Design andBuildingAssociation) to counter this challenging time for the agricultural sector and give some feel good factor back to the industry. The deadline for entries is October 31st.

The award aims to recognise and reward contractors and clients who have taken the time and effort to ensure]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:44:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer systems help give Warwickshire cricket its edge back</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-systems-help-give-warwickshire-cricket-its-edge-back,c9293090</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1091967</guid><description><![CDATA[Curtain walling and doors from Kawneer feature on the redevelopment of Edgbaston Cricket Ground.
Curtain walling from leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer is giving guests in the banqueting suite at Warwickshire County Cricket Club a unique perspective of the wicket.

A £32million redevelopment of Edgbaston Cricket Ground is apparently, unlike other cricketing venues, enabling spectators in the banqueting facilities to watch play while being catered for at the same time.

Kawneer’s AA®100 zone-drained curtain walling, with 50mm sightlines, complemented by Kawneer’s]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:24:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steni panels help bring Colour to a wintry Widnes</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/steni-panels-help-bring-colour-to-a-wintry-widnes,c9291724</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1089207</guid><description><![CDATA[Rainscreen cladding from Steni UK helps with a local authority facelift
Four colours of Steni UK rainscreen cladding panels are bringing a new lease of life to some local authority offices.

Some 238m² of Steni’s Colour panels, in olive, grey, light blue and dark blue, have been used to overclad the brick walls of an internal courtyard at Halton Borough Council’s Municipal Building in Widnes which was refurbished externally and internally.

Manufactured from a fibreglass reinforced polymer composite, they feature a surface of electron beam cured acrylic that is applied without the use of]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:52:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RIDBA launches FAB award scheme</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/ridba-launches-fab-award-scheme,c9288237</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1081878</guid><description><![CDATA[A competition to recognise excellence in farm building has been launched by the sector’s representative.
An award to recognise excellence in farm building has been launched by RIDBA, the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association.

The organisation has taken the opportunity of its 56th year, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics to launch the competition to counter this challenging time for the agricultural sector and give some feel good factor back to the industry.

The first contest of its kind, the FAB (Farming and Agricultural Buildings) award aims to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Steni cladding helps colour landmark BSF project</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/steni-cladding-helps-colour-landmark-bsf-project,c9288197</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1081807</guid><description><![CDATA[Rainscreen cladding panels from Steni UK feature on a redeveloped community college in Cambridgeshire
Three shades of rainscreen cladding panels from Steni UK were specified for the redevelopment of one of Cambridgeshire’s two first – and last - BSF projects for their aesthetics and robustness.

More than 1,000m² of Steni’s Colour panels, in blue, grey and white, feature horizontally on the second floor facades of the new-build main hall, dining hall, kitchen and classrooms at the Neale-Wade Community College in March.

They were specified in a pattern of alternate inverted triangles by]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:57:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer systems help Seaforth’s new vision</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-systems-help-seaforth-s-new-vision,c9288027</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1081373</guid><description><![CDATA[Curtain walling and windows from Kawneer are featuring on the facelift of three tower blocks.
Work is drawing to a close on the re-cladding in Kawneer curtain walling of the first of three residential tower blocks in a £20 million redevelopment by housing association One Vision Housing.

Kawneer’s AA®100 dry-jointed zone-drained curtain walling with 50mm sightlines, complemented by AA®543 tilturn windows, is being installed on the last elevation of Alexander House at King’s Park in Liverpool by specialist sub-contractor Extruded Window Systems.

The tower block refurbishment plays a]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:18:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer glazing forms a window to a watery world</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-glazing-forms-a-window-to-a-watery-world,c9285648</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1076541</guid><description><![CDATA[Architectural aluminium systems from Kawneer feature on the new-build part of an explosive commercial conversion.
Curtain walling and doors from Kawneer play a primary role in the award-winning success of a busman’s holiday of a commercial redevelopment project.

Kawneer’s AA®100 zone/mullion-drained curtain walling with 50mm sightlines and AA®605 low/medium-duty swing doors were specified by Pollard Thomas Edwards (PTE) architects for the new-build element of the conversion and refurbishment of an explosives factory to the headquarters of a construction and development company.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:08:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Farmers get some expert advice on ventilating livestock buildings</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/farmers-get-some-expert-advice-on-ventilating-livestock-buildings,c9285491</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1076292</guid><description><![CDATA[Members of the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) hear how they can help farmers optimise livestock buildings
Concern has been expressed about the extent to which farmers understand the importance and value of providing adequate and appropriate ventilation in livestock buildings.

It was mooted to more than 50 members of the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA), most of whom are agricultural building contractors, by Jim Loynes, former ADAS buildings design specialist and now assistant head of engineering at Harper Adams University College.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:05:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Armstrong Ceilings help sick children see the bigger picture</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/armstrong-ceilings-help-sick-children-see-the-bigger-picture,c9279881</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision514210</guid><description><![CDATA[A children’s hospital features Armstrong ceiling tiles with specially-printed images
[image]Armstrong Ceilings were specified for a redeveloped paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) (http://www.armstrong.co.uk/commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/photo_gallery.html?v_id=vanity_/projectgallery) for their all-round quality, anti-microbial performance and ability to feature screen-printed images designed to help heal the young patients lying beneath them.

A total of 10m² or 28 specially-commissioned Bioguard Acoustic mineral tiles, in five blue-sky designs ranging from helium and hot air balloons to kites]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:28:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Armstrong Canopies help bring unity to a split-site school</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/armstrong-canopies-help-bring-unity-to-a-split-site-school,c9276925</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision511297</guid><description><![CDATA[A variety of systems from Armstrong Ceilings feature on a redeveloped school
Ceiling systems from Armstrong were specified by a local authority for the redevelopment of a school for a number of reasons, not least their acoustic performance, aesthetics, flexibility and practicality.

Armstrong Ceilings’ Axiom Knife Edge canopies, with a perimeter trim of the school’s corporate colour of blue, were used in classrooms and corridors, while suspended grids of mineral tiles were used in office, store and toilet areas.

They were specified by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council’s in-house]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:41:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Armstrong launches its new ceilings bible</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/armstrong-launches-its-new-ceilings-bible,c9275380</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision509637</guid><description><![CDATA[Its corporate ceilings brochure has been updated by Armstrong.
Leading interior solutions provider Armstrong Ceilings has launched a new corporate brochure to help inspire architects, interior designers and facilities managers specify the most appropriate ceiling solution.

The A4 brochure is available to download from www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk or www.armstrong-ceilings.ie and provides all the information specifiers and contractors need to make informed choices for education, healthcare, office, retail and leisure applications.

Two sections give advice on generic ceiling information,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:24:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer systems help raise skills levels in Bristol</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-systems-help-raise-skills-levels-in-bristol,c9274806</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision509169</guid><description><![CDATA[A range of aluminium systems from Kawneer have been used on the iconic South Bristol Skills Academy
[image]Glazing from leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer forms a “major part” of the façade to the stunning £23 million South Bristol Skills Academy.

The latest campus addition to the City of Bristol College, one of the largest of its kind in the UK, is an iconic building with a distinctive curved façade that forms a gateway into Hengrove Park, itself a multi-million £ regeneration programme to transform south Bristol into one of the most sought after areas in the south]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:47:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer launches high-performance lift/slide system</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-launches-high-performance-lift-slide-system,c9272090</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision506493</guid><description><![CDATA[Kawneer has enhanced its offer to the residential and commercial sectors with the introduction of a high-performance lift/slide door.
A lift/slide door that offers maximum panoramic viewing alongside the highest levels of thermal and weathering performance has been launched to the residential and commercial sectors by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer.

The AA®3572’s lift/slide technology uses stainless steel rollers to ensure smooth and effortless operation while the maximum panel sizes of 3m x 3m and weights of up to 400kg enable large areas of glazing to be used]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:13:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Armstrong Ceilings goes full circle … and more</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/armstrong-ceilings-goes-full-circle---and-more,c9265546</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision499563</guid><description><![CDATA[Curved and circular Axiom canopy systems have been launched by Armstrong Ceilings.
Interior building solutions provider Armstrong Ceilings has enhanced its portfolio of island systems, or canopies, with the launch of curved and circular versions (http://www.armstrong.co.uk/commclgeu/eu1/uk/gb/new_events.html) of its popular Axiom Classic range.

The curved and circular variants were previously offered as specials but increasing demand for them from specifiers and architects keen to balance clever and innovative design with the need for good performance has led to them being offered as]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 13:48:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Kawneer extends its value-engineered window range</title><link>http://news.cision.com/tlc-pr/r/kawneer-extends-its-value-engineered-window-range,c9264927</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision498850</guid><description><![CDATA[Side-hung and bottom-hung variants enhance Kawneer’s AA®543 tilturn window
[image]Leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has further enhanced its AA®540 window range, which combines value for money with a BRE Green Guide “A” rated frame*, with side-hung and bottom-hung variants of its tilturn system.

The new AA®543 side-hung and bottom-hung open-in variants join the original AA®543 tilturn (tilt for ventilation and turn for cleaning) and an AA®541 casement and AA®542 pivot window to make the range even more flexible for projects where cost is a key driver.

The range]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 12:11:16 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>