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17 April 2015

Wheelchair platform lift offers railway museum access for all

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Stannah Lowriser wheelchair platform lift brings step-free access to platform level Stannah Lowriser 2.0 wheelchair platform lift at National Railway Museum in York Parallel to a flight of eight steps, this simple, low-rise wheelchair lift plays a vital role in a comprehensive access arsenal that caters for a visitor footfall of circa 1 million per[…]

  • 17 April 2015

17 April 2015

Hollowcore and Schöck innovation benefits PFI Extra Care scheme

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Schöck and Hollowcore innovation: Case Study PFI Extra Care complex at Knowsley, Merseyside. Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility built on the site of the former Wingate Towers flats contractor Bullocks Construction designed by PRP Architects for Knowsley Housing Trust Bluebell Park Extra Care Facility homes benefits from speedier build time by using off-site manufacturing that[…]

  • 17 April 2015

17 April 2015

Schöck Isokorb prevents thermal bridging at new Irish distillery

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CASE STUDY: Schöck prevents thermal bridging at Irish distillery development The new Still House (Courtesy of Wain Morehead Architects) Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard €100 million is being invested in new plant to double the capacity at Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard development of its main distillery in Midleton, County Cork. When complete, Midleton will be one[…]

  • 17 April 2015

16 April 2015

Schöck role in world’s largest passive house project

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BAHNSTADT CASE STUDY – The world’s largest passive house complex A new residential quarter built to passive house standards is emerging in Heidelberg. ‘Bahnstadt is a model for intergenerational living and working that meets the highest energy standards. Photograph: Schöck Bauteile GmbH When completed in 2022, ‘Bahnstadt’ will be the world’s largest passive house residential[…]

  • 16 April 2015

16 April 2015

Eco-friendly electric locking solutions from Abloy

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Abloy’s range of Low Energy Electric Locks have been designed as a high security eco-friendly locking solution All of Abloy’s handle-controlled locks feature its new energy saving technology. The new low-energy variants can be identified by the use of the letter ’L’ within the name of the product. An eco-friendly electric locking solution Abloy’s Low[…]

  • 16 April 2015

16 April 2015

Tories lead in UK Construction Week pre-election opinion poll

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Pre-election opinion poll conducted by UK Construction Week The Conservative party has taken the lead in a pre-election opinion poll conducted by UK Construction Week, despite 71% of respondents claiming that the needs of the construction industry have been ignored by the key political parties. UK Construction Week pre-election poll results Survey questioned more than[…]

  • 16 April 2015

16 April 2015

xVent hinged rooflights offer fire safety at Glasgow’s Theatre Royal

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Case Study: Theatre Royal, Glasgow £11.5m project   Theatre Royal extension features Glazing Vision’s xVent hinged rooflights The Theatre Royal extension features Glazing Vision’s xVent hinged rooflights, which provide smoke ventilation as well as enhanced lighting. Designed to improve theatre experience, social space has been created for visitors to congregate and consists of a new[…]

  • 16 April 2015

16 April 2015

Yale Lockmaster available on Door-Stop composite doors

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The Yale Lockmaster now available on Door-Stop doors The Yale Lockmaster multi-point lock The Lockmaster features a combination of hooks and anti-lift bolts for greater security, and its front door application protects from unauthorised access even when the door is unlocked. Secured by Design accreditation BBA certified for security, performance and corrosion resistance 10 year[…]

  • 16 April 2015

16 April 2015

New Pimplico development features JB Antislip timber decking

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Case Study: One Church Square, Pimlico in London Architect Peter Davis and Partners for Wates Construction Antislip timber decking for Moreton Street development in Pimplico, London Development at One Church Square, Pimlico in London, built on a brownfield site within a conservation area, includes of 39 apartments designed around a central courtyard, with a glass[…]

  • 16 April 2015

16 April 2015

Victorian building protected by Johnstone’s Stormshield paint

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Telegraph House in Sheffield Sheffield city landmark Victorian building, Telegraph House, now protected by Johnstone’s Paints Telegraph House was originally constructed in 1890 _ the same year that Johnstone’s Trade was formed. Grade II Listed originally home to the Sheffield Telegraph newspaper now houses retail units on street level with commercial offices and apartments Protecting[…]

  • 16 April 2015