28th April 2011

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

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CIBSE CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR RESEARCH
This year’s CIBSE national conference focussed on the refurbishment challenge, and one of the key messages heard from speakers and delegates was the need for credible evidence to demonstrate the energy efficiency of refurbishment in practice...... read more   Request More Information   Website
DOUGLAS-DELABIE’S NEW TEMPOSOFT 2 PROVIDES 84% WATER SAVINGS
Douglas-Delabie has enhanced its successful Temposoft taps and mixers for washbasins with the development of its Temposoft 2 range. Featuring a regulated flow rate at 3 litres/min, the company says these easy-to-operate ‘soft touch’ timed flow push basin taps and mixers can achieve water savings of approximately 84 per cent compared with a traditional basin tap. Time flow taps are used increasingly in commercial and public buildings for achieving water and energy savings..... read more
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F. BALL CREATES A GREAT FINISH AT RAF MUSEUM, LONDON
F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s Styccobond F3 flooring adhesive has been used to install new carpet on the walkways of the exhibition halls at the RAF Museum in London. The flooring contractors applied F. Ball’s Styccobond F3 adhesive to adhere the chosen carpet floorcovering to the subfloor. F3 is a water-based rubber/resin adhesive that provides excellent wet grab and an early build up of strength. A high strength adhesive, it is designed to provide a permanent bond..... read more
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WHY AUTOMATE WINDOWS PART 1. ‘FRESH AIR & ACTUATORS’
Guide from SE Controls - One of the main reasons to automate windows is that of convenience. Not all windows are located at reachable height and may need a pole to operate. On securing premises in the evening, automated systems can ensure all windows are closed prior to setting alarm systems. The integration of automated windows into a complete building management system can ensure the most efficient use of energy. Many of BREEAM excellent rated projects in the UK today use natural ventilation strategies based on window automation..... read more
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PLANNING GRANTED FOR £22.5 MILLION BEDFORD ACADEMY
Planning permission has been granted for the new £22.5 million Bedford Academy.  Bedford Borough Council’s preferred bidder contractor Willmott Dixon has been working with Bond Bryan Architects and the Academy to develop an inspiring and practical design for the new building..... read more
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COLLEGE BLINDS HELP SUSTAINABILITY AT SOUTH CHESHIRE’S NEW CAMPUS
South Cheshire College’s new £75 million campus opened its doors in September 2010 and is regarded as one of the foremost further education buildings in the UK. COLLEGE blinds (from CBS Blinds) were another significant factor in achieving a low carbon footprint for the new campus. The special screen fabric used on COLLEGE blinds has a high insulation factor, helping to reduce demands on heating and cooling. It also has high porosity, ideal for natural ventilation..... read more
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NEW SMOKING SHELTER FOR BIRMINGHAM NHS ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL’S SMOKERS
Birmingham’s NHS Royal Orthopaedic Hospital has become the latest local authority to be supplied with a new smoking shelter from Shelterstore.co.uk. The Hospital’s smokers will now benefit from an enclosed shelter which provides extra protection from adverse weather. ShelterStore’s Executive Smoking Shelter is an attractive hexagonal shape and features from clear Perspex sides for all round visibility. More than 50% of the shelter is open to air, making it fully compliant with current UK smoking ban legislation..... read more
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