GEZE Creates Elegant Entrance For Treehouse

Set in a site of special scientific interest, the Patricia Thompson Building for Maggie’s Cancer Centre in Oxford has been designed around a treehouse concept providing an oasis of calm amongst the trees for anyone affected by cancer. The main entrance to the building, which is built on stilts, is approached via a land bridge and features a pair of integrated all-glass system (IGG) swing doors...

'Green' natural ventilation from SE Controls at new King’s Cross Central development

The London Borough of Camden’s new multi-storey office and leisure complex within the 67 acre King’s Cross Central development, is using a highly energy efficient natural ventilation system from SE Controls to maintain a comfortable indoor environment while contributing to the building’s BREEAM outstanding rating. Working with contractors, Kier Construction, as executive architects, Weedon developed...

The easy answer for FSC® compliant pipe boxing and boiler casing

With sustainable sourcing and procurement policies now a vital part of the building products supply chain for both social housing and private residential developments, it’s good to know that Encasement is the UK's only FSC® certified manufacturer of pre-formed plywood pipe boxing and boiler casings. When you need to box in pipe work quickly and easily while ensuring that you’re caring for the environment...

Levato Mono Porcelain Paver System

For use on external terraces and balconies, walkways, patios and smoking areas, suitable for commercial and heavy foot traffic areas. High load and impact resistance; extreme wear and scratch resistance; frost and fireproof; colour fast and extremely resistant to staining; resistance to mould and algae growth – these qualities ensure an extremely low maintenance and trouble free flooring solution...

Forbo's Bulletin Board - no ordinary wall covering!

Designed primarily as a functional solution to share information, the Bulletin Board collection from Forbo is an indispensible choice for specifiers and end users who want to create a practical yet stylish notice board, functional wall or furniture surface finish that can enhance the interior design of a room. Flexible, resilient and durable, Bulletin Board is ideal for all types of educational buildings...

Yeoman Shield completes the picture at Pinderfields Hospital

Cofely GDF SUEZ in conjunction with Consort Healthcare and Mid Yorkshire NHS trust engaged with Yeoman Shield to improve the durability and sustainability of key areas within Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Working on the prospective of offering a more pleasant and non-clinical looking environment to patients, staff and visitors, the external entrances and gateways to the departments...

Complete Reverberation Solutions from Hush

Reverberation noise is produced when a sound source stops within an enclosed space. Sound waves continue to reflect off the ceiling, walls and floor surfaces until they eventually die out. These reflected sound waves are known as reverberation. Reverberation is becoming an increasingly common problem in today’s society, owing to recent trends in modern interior design, for example sound...

Twinfix GW Polycarbonate, the modern-day Georgian wired look-alike

Twinfix now offer 6mm solid polycarbonate glazing that combines the appearance of Georgian wired glass with all the material benefits of tough but lightweight polycarbonate. With approval for use in Grade II listed buildings, GW Polycarbonate is now being installed as rooflight glazing in many refurbishmentprojects. Planning consents and building control may have to be looked at to see if...

Ecobuild Conference Programme

The Ecobuild conference is a distillation of what is driving sector growth: what’s new, interesting and inspiring in construction. We look at growth in the industry short and long term, bringing in provocative, educational and inspirational speakers that will inspire manufacturers, designers, developers, housebuilders and contractors. The conference embodies the finest practice...

Pop Up Power Supplies® specified at Covent Garden

Pop Up Power Supplies® recently supplied six retractable service power units for installation in the Piazza at Covent Garden. The 450kg units are buried out of site beneath the famous cobbled piazza and are raised out of the ground when required by a turning handle. When not in use the units do not impact on the historic appearance of the Piazza as they are barely noticeable. Covent Garden Technical Services Team needed a power solution for temporary stalls and events that are put on throughout the year...

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