04 August 2015

Natural ventilation solution for new office headquarters

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[…]

  • 04 August 2015

04 August 2015

Glass surface repair detailed in new publication

‘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[…]

  • 04 August 2015

04 August 2015

Windows, doors and curtain walling specified for children’s hospital facility

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[…]

  • 04 August 2015

03 August 2015

Live refurbishment of hospital ward completed by Novus

The in-patient Acute Frailty Unit has been designed with elderly patients in mind, allowing staff to assess each patient’s independence prior to returning home. Novus team’ worked to complete the refurbishment around the hospital’s patients The centre includes mock stairs and a home-from-home living area and kitchen. Live ward refurbishment The refurbishment took a total[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Condensing combi-boiler offers compact heating solution

At 515mm wide, the Vortex Pro Combi XS has been dubbed as the “slimmest oil-fired condensing combi-boiler on the market.” Offering 26kW, it has been designed as a replacement for older oil-fired combis, which tend to be smaller in size but incredibly inefficient. The Votex Pro Combi XS boiler has been described as the “slimmest[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Magnetic filter provides protection for central heating systems

The Mag One has been designed to provide heating protection for a multitude of central heating systems, up to 36kW. The packaging and design of Grant’s Mag One Magnetic Filter has been improved It utilises a triple action filtration design and a 12000 gauss neodymium magnet to sieve magnetite and non-ferrous debris from the systems.[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Natural acrylic stone HI-MACS specified to refurbish Dutch town hall

Based in the Netherlands, the Town Hall accommodates social security services and regular municipal services, such as marriage registry and passport distribution. HI-MACS natural stone acrylic has moulded the reception area into a prominent feature The building’s recent refurbishment saw a new layout for the ground floor, which was designed make the public services area[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Single ply roofing membrane used for activity centre refurbishment

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[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Anti-bacterial paint coating specified for University of Birmingham

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[…]

  • 03 August 2015

03 August 2015

Bespoke roof windows installed at community church

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[…]

  • 03 August 2015