The original installation of Hambleside Danelaw GRP insulated rooflights on a warehouse badly damaged in the 2005 Buncefield oil refinery disaster not only survived the explosion intact but has been retained on the refurbished building.
Aluminium Re-Cycling – A Sustainable Solution
With ‘Eco’ and Sustainability issues at the top of the global ‘green issues’ agenda, the building industry is now more than ever under close scrutiny. The Aluminium Industry is making a positive and proven contribution and global recycling rates are high, up to 90% for construction and transport applications against 60% for beverage cans. The fact that 100% of aluminium can be recycled at the end of its design life creates an aluminium bank for re-use in the future and 5% of the original energy required from primary extraction is required at re-smelting. Aluminium can be recycled over and over without loss of properties, ensures that the high value of aluminium scrap remains a strong incentive and financial impetus for recycling. This can only benefit future generations by conserving energy and saving up to 95% of the energy required for primary production, therefore avoiding corresponding emissions, which include greenhouse gases.
Jordan + Bateman Architects
Jordan + Bateman Architects was asked to develop a masterplan for Altay Fuhai new city in Northern Xinjiang Province, which would establish two central streets; Administration and Commercial and provide the pivotal core to the new city.
New Optigo CS commercial air coolers are chillingly efficient
Alfa Laval has developed a new portfolio of Eurovent-certified, commercial air coolers for duties in food preparation areas, chilled distribution depots, supermarkets, petrol stations, restaurants and the like.
Portakabin Introduces CPD Programme for Architects, Contractors and Facilities Managers
Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building specialist, has introduced a CPD programme to help architects, contractors and facilities managers in both public and private sectors improve their understanding of modular construction.
Qatar chooses Kier for Zero Carbon World Cup Stadium Showcase
Kier has provided the solar energy system for a new 500-seater ‘model stadium’ in Qatar powered by sustainable, environmentally friendly technologies in preparation for hosting the 2022 World Cup.
The stadium has been designed and built as a model to demonstrate how sustainable technologies can be used to prevent temperature and humidity reaching extreme levels within a stadium without expending vast amounts of energy cooling outdoor spaces.
Kaba Door Systems changes name to Gilgen Door Systems
Kaba Door Systems Limited are delighted to announce that they are now part of the Japanese company Nabtesco Corporation and will be known as Gilgen Door Systems UK Limited from 1st April 2011.
The deal worth in excess of 240 million Swiss Francs (approximately £150m) includes Kaba Door Systems, Kaba Gilgen and all other entities of the Kaba Door Automation business unit across Europe and China.
Foremans Publishes New Guide to Expanding Teaching Accommodation
Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest supplier of recycled and refurbished modular buildings, has published a new report – ‘A Guide to Expanding Teaching Accommodation’.
This latest in a series of reports and technical papers from Foremans provides education professionals with a comprehensive guide to procuring a modular building and can be downloaded from the Foremans website – www.foremansbuildings.info/industryreports. It gives 23 practical tips to help schools avoid some of the most common pitfalls, and to help ensure modular building projects are completed on time, on budget and to the required quality standards.
Diversity Combined with Virtuosity
Trying to design buildings that meet both the demands of the client and of the planning authorities is never easy but one practice of architects that seems to be winning the battle is PDM Design.
The business was set up in a beautiful part of Devon by Philip Domville-Musters and has a target market of refurbishment, conservation work and new build in conjunction with self-builders across the County and throughout the south-west of England.
Ladder Installation Service Offers a Complete Service
Fabweld Steel Products is the access cover and drainage specialist which leading companies turn to for ladder installations.
With a team highly skilled and fully experienced with all ladder specifications, the innovative company has developed an enviable reputation for both the installation and the manufacture of manhole ladders.
