13th July 2011

The latest information and innovations for the design, specification, and construction of civic and public buildings and spaces.

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THE HARRIS PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHES SPECIALIST SUSTAINABILITY DIVISION
Wakefield-headquartered architects practice, The Harris Partnership has established a new specialist division which will enable it to assess commercial buildings on their sustainability credentials and provide the relevant accreditation..... read more
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NEW BIM AND CPD SERVICES FROM ZEHNDER
With a growing demand for BIM (Building Information Modelling) in building design, Zehnder, manufacturer of indoor climate solutions, are leading the way in the provision of parametric BIM objects for their product range. Designed as fully parametric Revit families, the Zehnder BIM objects are available to download free from www.zehnder.co.uk/bim In addition CIBSE and RIBA approved CPD seminars are also now available on the use of Radiant Heating and Cooling Panels in building projects..... read more
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RESISTING THE PASSAGE OF SOUND WITH THE STAIFIX HRT4 ACOUSTIC WALL TIE

Wall ties must meet the acoustic performance requirements of ‘Type A’ as outlined in Approved Document E to be suitable for use in internal separating walls of new-build attached dwellings. With the launch of the HRT4 275mm, Ancon is the only manufacturer with a Part E compliant acoustic wall tie for a 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm or 150mm cavity. To learn more about wall ties to Approved Document E visit www.ancon.co.uk/partE ..... read more
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A TIGHT SQUEEZE – BUT NOT FOR WÖHR
Wöhr Parking Systems has launched a new fully automatic car parking system, specifically developed to provide parking on multiple levels within extremely narrow limits. The new Slimparker 557 requires a width of 2.6 metres, (effectively a single car width), making it perfect for city centre and high density urban environments.  The system provides an effective parking solution between residential or commercial buildings, fully utilising the narrow spaces that may otherwise be completely redundant..... read more
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FORMICA® HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE CHOSEN FOR TOPSHOP OXFORD CIRCUS
After successfully designing the retailer’s New York flagship store design consultancy Dalziel & Pow brought the design home to the UK to be showcased in the Oxford Street flagship store too. Formica® High Pressure Laminate (HPL) was selected for all of the changing cubicles, which are an important element of the whole shopping experience in the world of high street fashion.  HPL is very suited to high traffic environments such as these..... read more
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NEW C/S ALLWAY® GUIDE HAS GAPS COVERED

Construction Specialties (C/S) has published a new –technical brochure, C/S Allway® Expansion Joint Covers, to equip specifiers and contractors with everything they need to know about the design, selection, specification and installation of covers for all types of interior and exterior expansion joints. Expansion joints are essential to protect enable a building structure to accommodate multi-directional movement, whether it be horizontal, vertical or lateral. This new brochure provides a comprehensive guide to C/S’s range of joint cover solutions..... read more
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MARMOX - MAKING IT EASY TO DISTINGUISH THE BEST FROM THE REST
Insulated construction boards manufacturer Marmox are taking yet further steps to improve their popular Marmox boards. Already having created a worldwide reputation in the market for high quality tile backer boards and being stamped with approval in the UK from both The Energy Saving Trust and The BBA, Marmox have turned their attention to the appearance of their board..... read more
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