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7th January 2011
The latest information and innovations for the design, specification, and construction of civic and public buildings and spaces.
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INSPIRATION AND EDUCATION IN LIGHT...
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The ARC Show is Europe’s only trade event dedicated to architectural, retail and commercial lighting. It displays the best from the world’s leading lighting manufacturers and represents an opportunity to source products for a variety of projects, from large-scale retail environments through to general public lighting. The show will carry several feature areas, designed to display the best products from specific areas of lighting. The ARC Show is designed to cater for everyone involved in the lighting sector delivering education and inspiration for the year ahead, as well as the opportunity to source the latest lighting products and services. The ARC Show takes place at the Business Design Centre, London, from 12-13 January 2011. To register to attend to show, saving the onsite £15 fee, visit www.thearcshow.com.
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THE WORLD’S MOST EFFICIENT ENERGY RECOVERY DEVICE MAKES ITS UK DEBUT
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Fläkt Woods has won the contract to provide the ventilation services for the new £200 million headquarters building of the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge, utilising advanced energy recovery technology. The building will be fully sealed and will rely on mechanical air conditioning to provide fresh air and internal temperature control. Fläkt Woods is supplying 12 large EU air handling units complete with EQRS total enthalpy wheels each delivering 18.5m3/s of air into the buildings.
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CONCRETE RENOVATION - GET UP-TO-DATE ....
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A brand new CD-ROM containing audio-visual programmes and advice notes, describing and illustrating the essential considerations needed for resolving the problems of ailing concrete, has just been introduced by the CRA. Request your FREE-OF-CHARGE copy (or memory stick) now by emailing: publications@cra.org.uk Concrete repair work demands specialist know-how and technical capability. All full CRA members must demonstrate a proven track record, proven capability, compliance with the CRA codes of practice, its training scheme and BS EN 9000.
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COLLEGE BLINDS CUT OUT MAINTENANCE
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The COLLEGE blind (from CBS Blinds) has been designed to be maintenance free, so that school Bursars or Facilities Managers do not have the constant headache of blind repairs and replacements. Strong components and tough fabrics make the COLLEGE blind virtually unbreakable, even where there is misuse, and the product comes with a five year guarantee. This makes it ideal for education and interiors open to the public such as Museums and Exhibition areas.
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SARNAFIL ROOFING SYSTEM CONTRIBUTES TO ACHIEVING LOWEST CARBON LIVING IN UK
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The green credentials of roofing solutions specialist Sika Sarnafil’s single ply was one of the reasons for its use in a recently completed urban regeneration project. Setting new standards in low-carbon living in the UK, the Greenhouse development in the Beeston area of Leeds involves the part-refurbishment/ new-build of an art-deco hostel to create 172 apartments/office space. This award-winning project pioneers sustainable technologies; its roof features solar thermal panels to heat water, wind turbines to generate electricity, and a waste and rainwater collection system.
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INTERIORS 2011, JAN 23-26, NEC IN BIRMINGHAM
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Taking place from 23-26 January 2011 at the NEC, Birmingham, the interiors 2011 show attracts over 25,000 visitors and sets the tone for the year ahead with inspirational products from around 600 exhibitors. interiors is the only UK event to provide the entire spectrum of the industry under one roof; its categories include high-end traditional & modern furniture, lighting, beds & bedding, accessories, occasional & dining, soft furnishings and a new flooring section.
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SELECTAGLAZE AT THE SUPREME COURT
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Located on Parliament Square, opposite the Houses of Parliament is the UK’s first Supreme Court. Working on behalf of the Ministry of Justice, the design team for the Supreme Court, led by Feilden and Mawson, developed refurbishment plans conserving the fabric of the building while creating a modern working environment. Main contractor Kier Wallis called upon Selectaglaze to help improve the building’s environmental credentials and security through designs and specifications sympathetic to the windows found in this Grade 2 listed building.
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