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The Phoenix Partnership created a new, 85,000 square-foot premises to accommodate its growing staff numbers, as it aims to increase its staff levels from 200 up to 650 in the next few years. The new headquarters building has been fitted with Gilberts’ bespoke natural ventilation solution A specific element of the brief was to achieve[…]
Glass Repair Removal of Surface Damage from Glass’ emphasises the visual performance when the glass is viewed inside a building. The GGF’s new publication offers details and information on glass surface repair The data sheet addresses causes and types of glass surface and edge damage, as well as optical and visual quality across many types[…]
Designed by architect, Kippie, on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities and Yorkhill Family House, the facility provides amenities and accommodation for families of sick children in Scotland. It comprises 30 bedrooms and a large outdoor green space – allarefree to use. Natural ventilation CMS carried out the manufacture and installation of Ronald McDonald house’s[…]
BLOG from Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk Follow Buildingtalk on Twitter and subscribe the Buildingtalk newsletter Read the latest Buildingtalk Newsletter Whats New in Building includes riding the Solarcoaster, big house boom for the elderly, energy saving paints, overheating homes, smart phone lighting controls, Scotland Build Expo, Rio Olympic build update, plus Mad Men andamp;[…]
Nine Elms on the South Bank Nine Elms on the South Bank Nine Elms on the South Bank spans an area four times the size of Canary Wharf and includes 482 acres (195 hectares) of central London by the River Thames with up to 3km of the riverside being opened up to the public, creating[…]
The plans to extend the Northern Powerhouse’ concept across Britain has drawn a uncertain response from industry commentators; as some welcome the increased control over planning, others have pointed to challenges in transport infrastructure that need to be addressed. An exciting time for construction Mark Clare, CEO of Barratt Developments was one of many that[…]
If a building is not ventilated effectively, its fabric can deteriorate and its inhabitants can be at risk of Toxic Home Syndrome. NTG’s Learning Guides aim to ‘Educate to Inspire through Lifelong Learning’ The Ventilation Learning Guide has been developed to train and educate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industry workers on the best use of[…]
The Trust delivers outdoor activity programmes for young people at its Hollowford Centre in the Peak District; however, growing demand for its resources has prompted the Trust to upgrade its facilities and extend the main building. As a result, the front façade has been extended, and a corridor has been converted into a new reception[…]
The coating offers the reassurance of the SteriTouch anti-bacterial system, which utilises the silver to limit the growth of potentially harmful bacteria, including Salmonella and E-Coli. Steracryl is available in a choice of scrubbable matt and durable acrylic eggshell finishes, offering an extensive range of colours to choose from. The paint was specified to provide[…]
33 FAKRO roof windows were strategically positioned to provide the maximum amount of natural light and illuminate a cluster of buildings which form the sanctuary, low rise foyer and adjoining offices. The roof windows were specifically chosen by Aberdeenshire’s Westhill Community Church FTP-V U3 electrically operated windows with rain sensors were supplied to the[…]
