CHANGING PLACES AT LEISURE

Disabled children are less likely to participate in a sporting activity, according to latest research, but provision of appropriate facilities could help address the issue. Total Hygiene, sponsor of the Changing Places campaign for fully accessible toilets in public places, maintains inclusion of a Changing Places...

REDUCE SWIMMING POOL ENERGY BILLS BY UP TO 23%

Studies show that commercial and domestic swimming pool owners could save up to 23% on pool energy bills with a Plastica heat retention cover. Therefore, based on 2011 prices, payback on the cost of the cover and reel system could be achieved...

HOCHIKI EUROPE SCORES A WINNER WITH CARDIFF CITY FC

Currently riding high in the Championship, things are looking good for Cardiff City FC. After being based at Ninian Park for the previous 99 years, in 2009 the team played its first game at the 28,000 capacity Cardiff City Stadium, a perfect...

WATER SAVINGS AND HYGIENE ON TAP

Cistermiser has showcased its range of infrared controlled, touch free, water efficient, anti-vandal, anti-ligature taps at EcoBuild. Washroom designers and specifiers should expect water saving, hygiene and reduced maintenance in their tap specifications. The Cistermiser range, consisting of...

SUPERFLO IS COOL AS ICE IN CHELMSFORD

Leading chilled water pipework solution Durapipe SuperFLO, has been specified as part of a major refurbishment to the ice rink at Chelmsford Leisure Centre. The ice rink was in need of a complete refurbishment and as part of this work the system that freezes the water on the rink was also replaced...

REFURBISHING WITH DAYLIGHT

One of the most dramatic Kalwall projects in Europe is part of the conversion of old railway maintenance buildings in Antwerp. The brief for architects Verdickt & Verdickt was to use as much as possible of the original to create a major leisure complex. This was to include a large new sports hall...

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