COST EFFECTIVE CONTEMPORARY GLASS
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The team at Glazing Innovations Ltd continually develop cost effective modular systems to meet the architectural glazing markets greatest requirements. These systems mitigate design and management input and often utilise standard stocked glass panels. Having specialised in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke architectural glazing for many years, the team are proud to introduce our modular structural glass balustrade and frameless glass canopy systems.
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COMPLETE SURFACE SOLUTION FOR COLEFORD COMMUNITY CENTRE
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When a new, purpose-built, community centre in Gloucestershire required a complete interior surfaces solution, it turned to leading flooring and walling specialist Altro. Altro products were installed across various areas of the Coleford Enterprise Centre including the kitchen, library, dining area and showers. They provided the essential safety flooring and hygienic walling solution, as well as an injection of colour to complement the modern building structure.
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ALSOP SPARCH WINS DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR UNIQUE DUAL-USE £20 MILLION CARNEGIE PAVILION
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Alsop Sparch, has won a prestigious design excellence award for its design of the £20 million Carnegie Pavilion at Headingley cricket ground. The independent judging panel of The Insider Property Industry Awards 2010 Yorkshire, comprising leading property figures in the region, described the Carnegie Pavilion as ‘a brave building that will stand the test of time and be seen by a global audience.’ The award organisers noted that ‘the Carnegie Pavilion has quickly become a landmark for Leeds and was an overwhelming winner.’
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PROGRESS ON NEW MORECAMBE TRAVELODGE
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Manchester-based architects, The Harris Partnership have received planning permission for a new £3 million Travelodge hotel in Morecambe’s Arndale Centre. The Harris Partnership has master planned the first phase of development of the centre on behalf of developer JAP (Morecambe) LLP. This will see the existing Arndale Centre expanded to incorporate the Travelodge and an additional 4,000 sq ft of new retail space. The Travelodge will comprise 60 bedrooms, along with associated retail and leisure uses at the ground level.
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EDUCATION NOW, 17 – 18 NOVEMBER 2010
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Education Now, 17 – 18 November 2010, is a free-to-attend online event for professionals involved in construction in the education sector. Featuring speakers from the National Education Trust, Cyril Sweett, WSP, BCSE and EC Harris, the industry’s leading thought-leaders will present the latest information and insights into the changing nature of procurement routes and partnerships in education following the review announcements. Topics include effective cost models, sustainability, building ‘free’ schools, refurbishment and the future of school spaces.
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TOTAL APPROACH TO MEETING SPECIAL NEEDS
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Adoption of a ‘total’ approach to pupils’ personal hygiene needs can help achieve compliance with Government guidance and help children with special educational needs and/or a disability fulfil their potential. The Department for Children Schools & Families’ Building Bulletin 102 states accessible personal care facilities must be provided at convenient intervals, and that toilet and changing facilities in mainstream schools should include fittings including a peninsular toilet, height adjustable basin and height adjustable changing table. Developments at Total Hygiene enable these requirements.
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