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25th March 2011

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RIBA PRESIDENT'S RESPONSE TO BUDGET STATEMENT 2011
The President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Ruth Reed, has responded to the Rt Hon George Osborne MP’s Budget Statement to the House of Commons today. The ‘Budget for Growth’ recognises the role of new development and planning reforms in generating economic growth. Significant details confirmed today include the relaxation of planning rules in Enterprise Zones and change in use classes; much of this will be a welcome boost to the workload for architects and construction industry professionals. More   Website
STANNAH – ENCOURAGING CONTINENTAL CAFÉ CULTURE IN CAMBRIDGE
When it comes to classy cakes, it takes a Stannah Midilift SL vertical platform lift to help continental café culture-vultures sample all the scrumptious contents of Patisserie Valerie in Cambridge city centre. With a total travel of 2735mm, the hydraulic Midilift SL provides access over three storeys for mobility compromised individuals, from goods-laden staff to pushchair-pushing or wheelchair-using customers. Fully glazed on three sides to complement the light, airy stairwell in which it operates. More   Website
COUNCIL ADOPTS INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO DELIVERING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL
Hull City Council has redeveloped existing buildings to create the new Wilson Centre (named after the famous local shipping company), bringing more than 130 Council services under one roof. And to optimise accessibility for as many residents as possible, the Centre includes a ‘Changing Places’ toilet, supplied by Clos-o-Mat (Total Hygiene Ltd). The toilet is a specially-equipped facility for use by people who need the help of at least one carer. More   Website
PROMAT LAUNCHES NEW GUIDE FOR SWIMMING POOL ENVIRONMENTS
Promat has launched a guide to moisture resistant ceiling and wall lining systems specifically for use in swimming pool and other high humidity environments. The Promat system can be used to form a seamless ceiling and wall lining and incorporates Promat MASTERBOARD® moisture resistant calcium silicate board, a corrosion resistant metal support structure and a Steridex® protective coating. The new guide to swimming pool applications is available to download. More   Website




LEVOLUX DELIVERS AT CENTRAL ST GILES
When acclaimed architect, Renzo Piano designed Central St Giles, a new 500,000 sq ft, mixed use development in central London, he created a bold scheme, with a number of distinctive, colour coordinated features, including a custom arrangement of Louvres and Blinds, from Levolux. As the UK’s leading Solar Shading specialist, Levolux was chosen to develop a unique solution, incorporating its external Screening Louvres, Custom Doors and Gates and its internal High Performance Roller Blinds. More   Website

THE NATIONAL CHIMNEY ACADEMY IS NOW OPEN!
Specflue, providers of stove and flue products have opened Britain’s biggest, dedicated HETAS training facility at their head office in Sudbury, Suffolk. The centre will provide those wishing to become HETAS engineers with the appropriate qualifications and installation techniques to safely install wood burning stoves, fit flue systems and carry out appropriate maintenance. The training centre features a stunning new class room area for theory and written examinations and an example hall. More   Website

NUAIRE AND BREATHING BUILDINGS TO COLLABORATE TO OFFER THE COMPLETE VENTILATION SOLUTION
Nuaire has teamed up with Breathing Buildings, in what they believe to be the first collaboration of its kind to offer customers a full range of both powered and natural ventilation systems. Nuaire’s CEO Reg Gott explains, “This partnership marks a significant step forward in the UK ventilation industry.  For many clients developing commercial buildings such as schools and retail outlets, considering a ventilation strategy has always meant a choice between powered or natural ventilation.” More   Website
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