| Public Sector eBulletin | January 2014 |
Tried, Tested and Trusted Fire Protection
Lonza Wood Protection's fire retardant products have been specified for use within public buildings for more than 40 years. Tried - Specifiers can rest assured that both treatments are fit for purpose, backed with 40 years of commercial use and independent fire testing. Tested - Under the new Euroclass Reaction to Fire Tests for timber and plywood, a relevant Classification Report certified by a third-party test house must be issued. This report must make reference to the class of treatment, timber thickness, species and whether or not an air gap is present...
Knauf AMF Ceilings transform office space with sound style solutions
Knauf AMF Ceilings outperformed its rivals by transforming a forgotten building into a modern office environment fit for the 21st century. Thermatex Alpha ceilings from Knauf AMF were chosen for their outstanding sound absorption and energy efficiency performance to help revitalise the new headquarters for leading north-west based housing association. The design brief for the new 15,000sqft office facility was to create a modern working environment for its 100 employees to help improve efficiency and service...
| Forbo brings the outdoors in at Croxteth Community Primary School Flooring products drawn from Forbo's integrated portfolio have helped to create a stimulating and inspiring environment at the new Croxteth Community Primary School in Liverpool, custom-designed to provide pupils with high quality facilities and fun spaces for learning. Martin Shutt, Architect at 2020 Liverpool, made the flooring a key design element. He said: "We wanted to bring the outdoor environment inside, merging internal and external boundaries and bringing an organic and natural feel to the space...
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Shackerley ceramic granite façades specified for University Square Stratford
Shackerley's ceramic granite ventilated cladding has provided a stunning outer envelope for University Square Stratford, a new £33 million landmark building in the heart of London's East End. Designed by Make Architects for Birkbeck, University of London and the University of East London (UEL), the new academic and educational hub was delivered in a design and build contract by VolkerFitzpatrick in association with AWW Architects...
STELRAD ADDS NEW MODEL TO LEADING LOW SURFACE TEMPERATURE RANGE
Stelrad Radiators' sector leading low surface temperature radiator range has recently seen a new model - the LST i Plus - added to the LST Standard and the LST Plus options - offering the perfect solution for heating systems in buildings where vulnerable people need to be protected from the levels of surface heat emitted from a standard radiator - in particular children and older people. LST radiators are the response to the strict requirements of the NHS Guidance Note for 'Safe hot water and surface temperature...
Kemmlit specified for one of the world's leading universities
University College London (UCL) was established in 1826 and is currently ranked fourth top university in the world. Over 27,000 students from over 150 countries attend to study a wide and diverse range of courses. UCL offers its students an extensive choice of accommodation including two Halls of Residence, one of which, the Ifor Evans building, has recently undergone a major refurbishment...
Hydro StormTrainTM Series - a SuDS-Compliant Toolbox for Surface Water Treatment
The Hydro StormTrainTM Series is a comprehensive toolbox of surface water treatment devices in anticipation of the growing need to remove silts, sediments and other pollutants from stormwater runoff. Through The Hydro StormTrainTM Series, Hydro International is providing an unrivalled range of performance-verified and internationally-recognised technologies for surface water treatment to meet current and expected water quality regulations in the UK...
ROCKFON makes sound sense for new Phoenix Academy
ROCKFON has successfully worked together with Global Contract Interiors, Kier Construction and Architects Seymour Harris, to establish a fully compliant range of acoustic solutions that meet the required performance specifications at the new Phoenix Academy in Telford; built as part of the council's Building Schools for the Future programme. Around 2,000m² of ROCKFON products: Rockfon Scholar and Samson wall panels; Rockfon Contour suspended baffles; and Rockfon Alaska...
Howe Green is up to speed at Adams Place
Howe Green's involvement with Crossrail is gaining momentum as the specialist UK manufacturer works to provide easy access to building services at various sites, including those at Canary Wharf. At Adams Place on the approach to Canary Wharf, a series of large linear brick planters spanning over 4m2 each is under construction. They will house contemporary LED lighting designed to add to the dynamics of the area's striking urban landscape...
Visit CMJ at Surface Design Show and Ecobuild
Coloured Movement Joints and Movement - Joint are exhibiting at Surface Design Show (stand 124) and Ecobuild (stand S34) this year. CMJ are available in the RAL chart colour range, M-J economy range come in black & grey. Our profiles are the choice of designers on all types of projects. Ford, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Alfa Romeo are just some of the Automotive brands that have used our profiles in their showrooms and workshop areas. Retailers, leisure centres, restaurants and airports are other areas where M-J and CMJ have been specified for their durability and appearance...
