Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Leisure Facilities",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Spectus for largest UK holiday home project from
Spectus Window Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "Hundreds of new build traditional holiday homes and apartments in the style of an old fishing village have been fitted with Spectus vertical sliders, casements and patio doors".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Protecting our heritage from
Honeywell Fire Safety: "Nigel Pollard of Honeywell Fire Safety looks at the role of fire safety systems in listed buildings".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Trespa International
concerning its Trespa Virtuon Surface panels
- take a look at New publication for Trespa Virtuon Surface panels
which says: "Trespa International, one of the leading manufacturers of architectural cladding and surface panels, has published a new guide about the performance, use and design possibilities of Virtuon".
Take a look also at the news release from Hargreaves, Stripping back a century of paint and grime,
as well as 100th building demolished for Army accommodation from Trimedia HC,
and New North Huyton development opens from Lowry Homes.
See also:
Cooper supply luminaires for new Doncaster campus
(October 2007)
Cooper Lighting and Security has supplied a diverse range of luminaires to satisfy the varied lighting requirements of the newly constructed building that is now home to Doncaster College
Luxury leisure club chooses Ardex system solution
(October 2007)
Ardex UK and Cerface Limited Floor and Wall Tiling Contractors worked together to provide the perfect system solution for select Kew Riverside development
Impact resistance makes SportsPanel a clear winner
(October 2007)
Acoustic specialist Hodgson and Hodgson has registered another impressive feature for its acoustic ceiling panel range designed to absorb high levels of reverberant noise
UV water treatment for spas and swimming pools
(October 2007)
GB Environmental chose the Leisure Industry Week exhibition to launch what the company describes as the world's most advanced Ultra Violet water treatment technology for spas and swimming pools
Apollo fire solutions partner for Portsmouth FC
(September 2007)
Apollo Fire Detectors has signed an agreement to become Official Fire Solutions Partner for Barclays Premier League football club Portsmouth FC
Kingspan frame-up at Manchester skyline central
(August 2007)
One of the most luxurious new medium-rise developments in Manchester has benefited from the specification of Kingspan Frame Sections to help speed up construction, completion and handover
Five star hotel opts for crown trade durability
(August 2007)
Crown Trade products have been selected for use in the ongoing maintenance programme at the Radisson Edwardian, a contemporary five star hotel in Manchester's city centre
Infrared imaging: energy performance certificate
(June 2007)
FLIR Systems B-Series has been developed to provide every facility to make and HIP inspectors' job as easy and efficient as possible
Silcock Dawson on target for 25 per cent growth
(June 2007)
Silcock Dawson reports it is on target to achieve its 2007 predicted revenue of GBP8 million - a 25 per cent growth from last year
Work begins on Yang Sing Oriental boutique hotel
(May 2007)
Hargreaves start GBP4.5 million contract to convert former bank building into the Yang Sing Oriental boutique hotel in Manchester's city centre
Creating largest public park in Kuwait
(March 2007)
Scape Design Associates announce approval of its concept design for Kuwait's largest public park and associated Mall of Kuwait, in collaboration with architect Eric Kuhne and Associates
Bachy Soletanche piling at Crossharbour site
(March 2007)
Bachy Soletanche Limited has recently completed its first stage of piling works at Crossharbour, the high-profile development based in London City centre
Kingspan Frame Sections save construction time
(February 2007)
New medium-rise developments in Manchester benefit from specification of Kingspan Frame Sections to help speed up construction, completion and handover
Fly free environments for Eco Homes
(February 2007)
Premier Environmental to install roller fly screen range in 50 Eco Homes
Jackson Switchgear project wins in 2006
(February 2007)
Jackson Switchgear completed a number of large mixed developments involving residential, retail and leisure facilities
Kerastar range refreshed by HandR Johnson
(February 2007)
HandR Johnson refresh its popular Kerastar floor and cladding tile range, now available in 30 colours
Milton Keynes CBX3 Development choose Marshalls
(January 2007)
Marshalls plc, to provide over GBP200k of its leading branded hard landscaping materials to new continental style business district CBX3 Development, Milton Keynes
New Leisure Centre for Amble Links Caravan Park
(January 2007)
Pinelog's architects produced a traditional design which involved the existing buildings being re-roofed and reclad in local materials then the swimming pool blended into them
TBS Evolution range chosen for Park Royal Hotel
(January 2007)
TBS's renowned Evolution range was selected for the WC and shower washrooms for the Park Royal Hotel
New urban fabric will connect Tyneside icons
(December 2006)
Gateshead is set to complete its transformation, creating a family-friendly townscape that connects its iconic new structures, to a design by architects Watkins Gray International
Morley-IAS scores a winner at Fulham Football Club
(December 2006)
FAS recommended a Morley-IAS by Honeywell ZX5E control panel plus repeater, with four loops - to meet safety requirements at Fulham Football Club
Police Federation HQ goes green
(December 2006)
Police Federation HQ will be a leading example of sustainable building design thanks to design by Couch Perry Wilkes and assistance of mechanical and electrical experts, Emcor Engineering Services
SES is making a splash
(November 2006)
MandE company SES has completed the first of 2 PFI leisure centres in London
Europes tallest building uses Jaga window heating
(November 2006)
Over 25 kilometres of Jaga Mini Canal window heating solutions have been used in the new Federation Tower complex in the Presnensky district of west-central Moscow
Taraflex Sports Flooring for athletic success
(October 2006)
Grip, slide, pivot, glide - Taraflex Sports Flooring from Gerflor is engineered for athletic success
Priory Spa chooses Disability Access Company
(October 2006)
They chose the Disability Access Company because they provided a fast, cost effective, quality and reliable solution to enable them to be DDA compliant
Grand designs in Ealing
(October 2006)
ASRA Greater London Housing Association, part of the LHA-ASRA group, is developing new homes at Grand Union Village in Ealing, the former headquarters site of Taylor Woodrow plc
Dean and Bowes Leisure Centre refurbishment
(August 2006)
Dean and Bowes has won a 1.2 million pound project from Serco to upgrade facilities at Leyland Leisure Centre in Lancashire
Sweet success for EC Harris
(July 2006)
International consultancy EC Harris has won a prestigious contract to manage the transformation of the former Terry's chocolate factory in York
Ashzip meets Sport England specification
(June 2006)
Following design guidance from Sport England, James Brindley High School new hi-tech sports hall was completed with an Ashzip standing seam roof in plain mill aluminium from Ash and Lacy
London Docklands showcase for hard landscaping
(June 2006)
Pomery Natural Stone has been the lead supplier of hard materials, working with Thompson Landscapes who specified granite throughout for the hard landscaping contract at and New Providence Wharf
Show home opens at unique Eden development
(May 2006)
Church Eden is a unique, new development set within the landmark building conversion of the Cathcart Church on Newlands Road
Nor-Ray-Vac heats landmark sports hall
(May 2006)
Latest energy efficient radiant tube heating from Ambi-Rad has been installed to heat the sports hall and gymnasium at K2 community sports and leisure complex in Crawley
Open House at Daedalian for Architecture Week
(May 2006)
Daedalian, have declared Open House to architects, interior designers, and facilities mangers during Architecture Week