Shackerley's cladding helps to turn new academy into civic landmark

When Sureclad® ceramic granite cladding supplied in an in an unusual eyecatching 'metallised' finish by ventilated façade specialist Shackerley has helped to make North Durham Academy stand out as an impressive new civic landmark in the former colliery town of Stanley. The brief for architects at the Leeds offices of Atkins was to deliver a new £30 million campus with state-of-the-art facilities...

Are your baby change facilities up to standard? - Magrini Wall-Mounted Baby Changing Units

Magrini have a range of baby changing units to meet all commercial needs. Suitable for restaurants, pubs, retail centres and other public areas, they provide an easy and hygienic baby changing facility. Magrini baby changing units combine innovative design and safety features, enhancing any washroom whilst providing the ultimate in durability. All Magrini baby changing units comply with the latest 2013...

Whitefriars HA chooses REHAU's fire rated PVC-U solution from Astraseal

REHAU's RAUFERNO fire rated PVC-U system has helped commercial fabricator Astraseal win a screen replacement contract for Whitefriars Housing Association in Coventry, part of WM Housing Group. The HA's property services department wanted to replace single glazed timber screens in 13 blocks of maisonettes with a low maintenance, thermally efficient PVC-U alternative, but decided to increase the specification...

Gilgen 'Green-Wings' entry system saves energy - automatically

A new automatic sliding door system from Gilgen Door Systems helps buildings to retain more energy, reduce noise levels and maintain a more comfortable environment for users. The Gilgen PSW 'Green-Wings' system consists of a state-of-the-art door automation drive, thermally sealed door profiles and insulated glazing that helps to significantly reduce building heat loss. Ideal for externally facing doors in a number of public buildings such as hospitals, colleges and offices, the system reduces utility bills and contributes to the achievement...

Complete solution offered to local authorities by Danzer

Danzer Ltd, is the industry standard in modular and steel buildings, providing bespoke accommodation solutions for businesses, organisations and Local Authorities UK-wide. We provide a full turnkey service including design, manufacture, delivery and groundworks for new buildings and the demolition and removal of old, end of life buildings. We understand that buildings have to be delivered quickly and we are often able to turn around a project within just ten weeks, from order placement to delivery...

LEVATO MONO : Porcelain paver and pedestal system, from the Deck Tile Co.Ltd; specified for LIDL HQ Northfleet, Outdoor terraces

Levato Mono is designed for fast cost effective installation over most surfaces; including single ply waterproof membranes, roofing felt and other delicate waterproofing systems. Levato Mono paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring technology, enabling the specification of a lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised flooring solution...

Metal Technology products at the hub of Portsmouth Community Centre

Metal Technology environmentally-friendly curtain walling, window and door systems have been installed on the recently opened Community Hub in Somerstown, Portsmouth. A key part of the regeneration of the Somerstown area, the BAM designed and built Hub is set to become an architectural landmark in the city. The unusual tubular structure spans a main traffic route into Portsmouth city centre and will house Southsea Community Centre...

Flowfast Helps Hospital Helipad

Flowcrete flew to the aid of one the largest hospitals in Sweden that was struggling to find the right coating for its important on-site helipad. The 1,100 bed Uppsala University Hospital, which is Sweden's oldest university hospital, was seriously concerned about a leak that was sending water from the helipad to the building's top floor. A robust flooring solution was required that would stop this leak and also provide a safe surface for the helicopter during take off and landing. A series of paints had already been applied...

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