Entries by Building Specifier

Striking new single ply school roof makes its mark

Striking new single ply school roof makes its mark Oughterard National School is a new single-storey primary school situated in the Connemara district of west Ireland. The architectural vision for this new building, which boasts 16 state-of-the art classrooms, was to create a modern and aesthetically pleasing learning environment that would add real value to […]

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Altro triumphs at National Manufacturing Awards

Altro triumphs at National Manufacturing Awards Altro has won a coveted award at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Manufacturing Excellence (MX) Awards 2014 in the ‘Innovation in Products and Processes’ category. Christopher Simpson, Chairman of the Manufacturing Excellence Awards Executive, said: “The judges were hugely impressed by how much Altro values its customer voice in […]

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Rebuilding Britain – is it fact or fiction?

Rebuilding Britain – is it fact or fiction? A brief overview of the book that is challenging the widely held view that it is impossible to achieve a better future, suggesting that there is a real choice in how society develops. Rebuilding Britain is the brainchild of Hugh Ellis (head of policy at TCPA) and […]

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Right to buy – Right to stay?

Right to buy – Right to stay? Right to buy is a scheme designed to give many tenants living in secure social housing the opportunity to purchase the home they are living in at a heavily discounted rate. However, with UK housing prices in flux and many ageing council estates being demolished to make way […]

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“Operation Skylark” – Massive renewable energy project

“Operation Skylark” – Massive renewable energy project Multinational construction and Development heavyweights Skanska and Gloucestershire-based green energy company Ecotricity will pair up to invest heavily in UK onshore wind energy. The project will initially unfold in 3 stages, spending up to £500m and beginning in Scotland. The project will provide a big boost to the […]

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Brent Hudson confirmed as new Head at Twyford

Brent Hudson confirmed as new Head at Twyford Reporting to Anders Spetz, Chief Commercial Officer of Sanitec, Brent will have full responsibility for Twyford in the UK and Ireland. Brent joined Twyford in February 2013 to head up the Commercial Operations and Marketing departments. He has previously held board level positions with Valeo Service, Saint-Gobain […]

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Sika Liquid Plastics suits iconic Liverpool Cotton Exchange building

Sika Liquid Plastics suits iconic Liverpool Cotton Exchange building A Sika Liquid Plastics waterproofing system has proved to be the perfect fit for one of Liverpool’s most historic office buildings, The Cotton Exchange. Registered Sika Liquid Plastics contractor and national concrete repairer, Grade 2 Specialist Structural Repairs, based in the North West, were specified for […]

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Rinnai – a full range of fanned convection space heaters

Rinnai – a full range of fanned convection space heaters Rinnai Energysaver fanned convection powered flue gas fired space heating solutions are suited to all types of sites – schools, community centres, libraries, conservatories and churches. Rinnai Energysaver models deliver smart, energy-efficient and consistent warm air without the use of central ductwork. And installation is […]

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Hush Acoustics: Hard wood flooring replaces carpet in apartment

Hush Acoustics: Hard wood flooring replaces carpet in apartment A 4 month refurbishment project has been completed by Hush Acoustics in a block of apartments in Kensington, London. The client wanted to replace their existing carpet with a more modern timber flooring in the apartment but the lease dictated that a change in floor finish […]

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