22nd July 2011

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

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RIBA STIRLING PRIZE 2011 SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The beautifully simple Velodrome in London's Olympic Park, the carefully crafted remodelling of the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres in Stratford upon Avon, a highly imaginative London school on a tight urban site, an innovative and vibrant cultural centre in Derry, the transformation of an unremarkable 1980s office building in London into an elegant new office and retail space, and the breathtaking extension of a significant museum in Germany, form the shortlist for the prestigious £20,000 RIBA Stirling Prize..... read more   Website
UP AND DOWN AT THE JUNCTION WITH STANNAH
It’s Europe’s busiest station with more than 180 trains per hour and over 430,000 passengers a day using 17 platforms. No wonder Clapham Junction was a priority for easier accessibility. Stannah’s Major Projects Team, in partnership with main contractor Osborne, haa completed the challenging installation of nine passenger lifts, where previously there were none. All the passenger lifts at Clapham are bespoke solutions for a unique site. Each 16-person two-stop hydraulic lift was designed by Stannah..... read more
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PUT SADOLIN TO THE TEST
Specifiers are invited to see firsthand the unique qualities of Sadolin this summer, with a new promotion offering a free, no obligation trial of the premium woodcare brand’s most popular decorative and protective products for exterior woodwork. The ‘Great Sample Pot Giveaway’ runs from the 29th June to the 10th August and will see Sadolin give away thousands of individual ‘tester’ pots of Sadolin Classic, Extra, Ultra, Superdec and Woodshield on a new website at www.sadolin5000pots.co.uk .... read more
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T-T’S NEW WEBSITE
T-T has launched their new website! With over 50 years experience, Cheshire based T-T, is one of the UK’s leading companies in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of pumps, controls, valves, environmental products and systems. T-T’s NEW dynamic site went live in March 2011 and is already proving very successful. The new fresh look and design allows for the availability of more detailed information and makes online shopping quicker and easier for all our customers around the world..... read more
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TERRAPIN CREATES CHILDREN’S CENTRE TO BESPOKE DESIGN
Offsite construction specialist Terrapin has completed a Children’s Centre and Pre-School facility on behalf of the London Borough of Hounslow (LBH). Terrapin was selected following a competitive tender, after the company demonstrated it was able to meet the exact specification that the council wanted and within budget, with an innovative bespoke design of building based on its innovative Unitrex system. The whole project was completed in around 19 weeks, including interior fit-out, demonstrating the capabilities and rapid response provided by Terrapin..... read more
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NEW DAYLIGHTING TRANSFORMS OLD POOL
The Kalwall diffused daylighting system has been used for the refurbishment of Bradford’s Eccleshill swimming pool.  This is another example where the highly insulating system can be used to refurbish curtain-walling and fenestration or skylighting systems and rooflights which have aged and failed. The new 2011 Kalwall technical/project photo book is now available plus downloadable publications about Kalwall for Schools, Pools and Sports Halls.  Stoakes Systems Ltd  (tel 020 8660 7667) or visit  www.stoakes.co.uk .... read more
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HIGH QUALITY THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS AT OUTSTANDINGLY LOW PRICES
Don’t let tight budgets force you to compromise on quality.  With their special product promotion, Testo have made their full range of high quality Thermal Imaging Camera’s even more affordable. With a wide range of features, essential to everyday use, they become the clear winner. Testo have been developing and modifying the boundaries of Infrared Technology to create easy to use, robust, quality products with an industry standard feel and touch, but easy enough for an inexperienced hand to operate..... read more
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