A cutting-edge digital animation designed by CJAM is being used to launch a high tech iPhone app for architects. The dynamic animation will provide top UK architects with a strong, colourful introduction to 3DOn’s revolutionary augmented reality technology app. The animation is one of a number of video projects currently being undertaken by CJAM to support businesses in different sectors.
RECYCLED MODULAR BUILDING FOR SIXTH FORM CENTRE AT NEW ACADEMY – COMPLETED AFTER JUST 6 WEEKS ON SITE
Foremans Relocatable Building Systems has handed over a sixth form centre at a new academy in Reading. The scheme at The Piggott School was constructed from recycled steel-framed modules and was handed over after just six weeks on site.
PORTAKABIN HELPS TO MEET RAPID GROWTH IN DEMAND FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL PLACES
Figures from the Department of Education have suggested that more than 450,000 extra primary school places will be needed by 2015, even though many schools are already at or over capacity.
As a result, more local authorities across the UK are turning to Portakabin modular solutions to deliver high quality teaching accommodation as a fast response to these demographic changes.
YORKON AWARDED £3m CONTRACT TO PROVIDE 5 BUILDINGS FOR NEW NETWORK RAIL TRAIN DEPOT AT READING STATION
As part of the £850m redevelopment of Reading Station, construction of a train care depot is now underway by contractor VolkerFitzpatrick in a £36m contract. Off-site specialist, Yorkon has been appointed by Network Rail to provide five buildings for the new depot.Every day over 50,000 people use Reading Station and more than 700 trains pass through it. Passenger numbers are set to double by 2030 and freight business has increased by 60% – making Reading one of the busiest and most important rail hubs in the country.The aim of the overall redevelopment project is to improve train speeds as they pass through the station, which was originally designed by Brunel, and to reduce delays while trains wait for vacant platforms or for conflicting train movements to be completed.
Green Energy – Targets and Benefits
With ongoing requirements for buildings to meet Government green targets, it’s vital to ensure professional advice is sought especially during the initial stages of a project, as this will enable customers to make an informed decision regarding energy reduction options.
NEW VIDEOS EXPLORE CONCEPT BEHIND MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC’S GREEN GATEWAY
Mitsubishi Electric, a market leader in renewable energy technology, has produced two new videos to help drive a change in mindset about the way in which we use energy in our buildings. The videos, uploaded to the company’s YouTube Channel, explore the concept behind its Green Gateway philosophy and explain why heat pump technology is the preferred solution over fossil fuel.
Blåkläder: Providing Workwear for Everyday Heroes
Founded in Sweden in 1959, Blåkläder has a long and proud history of manufacturing the highest quality workwear. After over 50 years in the business, this privately owned company has gained considerable expertise and experience in producing clothing that is functional, durable and comfortable.
Keep out
Theft and vandalism on UK construction sites is estimated to cost the industry over £1m per day, a figure which is expected to rise as organised criminal gangs continue to target what they consider to be softer, easier targets such as building sites.
Head Hunter
Roundup of the newest appointments in the construction world.
Kier has appointed Nicola Peake as Managing Director of its environmental business.
Reporting to Kier Services Managing Director Claudio Veritiero, Nicola’s role at Kier will focus on driving sustainable growth through strategic client relationships, continuing to develop high quality collection, maintenance and processing services while ensuring the business operates to the exacting operational and commercial demands of its client base.
Building a Green Future
The Government’s flagship Green Deal policy gets going later this year enabling participating businesses to set up as Green Deal Providers and offer consumers the finance to carry out energy efficiency retrofit work on their property, but what are the legal implications?
