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City Quays II
Kingspan Data & Flooring
Belfast Harbour’s estate spans over 8,000,000 sq. m. The award-winning 'City Quays II' development was completed in 18 months with a construction value of €31 million.Kingspan RMG Simploc was installed on the ground floor Management Suite, with RMG and RMG Simploc fitted on floors three through to seven. RMG performs to PSA medium grade, featuring galvanised steel-encapsulated panels that come with a 25-year total system warranty. The system has also been designed so that the flooring can be easily removed or replaced.
Vapour Control Epoxy flooring to luxury basement in Surrey
Koster Aquatecnic Ltd
During a basement construction project in Surrey it was revealed that there was no functioning vapour barrier installed under the concrete raft slab. Koster Aquatecnic designed and assisted in the installation of the Koster VAP I 2000 system followed by Koster epoxy decorative coatings to prevent damage caused by vapour release and leave a beautiful finish.Please visit our case study via the link. If you would like further information or have a similar project you would like assistance with designing, please contact the Koster Technical team at technical@kosteruk.com.
Materials Innovation Factory
Komfort Partitioning Ltd
A key requirement of this project was for the design and build to have a sustainable structural solution to meet the future needs.
Komfort’s double glazed Polar Vision with a 15mm +/- 3-part deflection head and 2-part base was installed. This system was specified due to the line loading over an Atrium.
Polar Vision gives you a minimal, seamless style with confident lines and unrestricted views. The system is dry jointed and constructed without mullion posts, offering up to 30 mins fire protection for both integrity and insulation, and can provide up to 48dB (Rw) sound performance.
Concrete Reception Desk at Assembly Rooms
LIVING CONCRETE LTD
The Assembly Rooms is a new office block development on a site of a former 1870’s cinema situated on Werter Road, just off Putney High Street.Living Concrete team used an innovative concrete application technique to create ultra-sleek custom-built reception desk for Morgan Cox at Assembly Rooms. A special mix of spray concrete in Mist colour was applied onsite to MDF frame, seamlessly achieving a very complex and detailed design.In addition two large planter units with sitting benches were constructed and finished in the same style.
HERADESIGN® Spins its Acoustic Magic at Cycle Culture
Knauf Ceiling Solutions Limited
Acoustic consideration was critical for the design of a new generation cycle studio in London. An isolated sound box was constructed to form the studio with stud walls built to separate it from the café – using a lift shaft model allowing for air and acoustic separation.To complement the paired back industrial ‘Scandi’ design and monochrome pallet, HERADESIGN® in black was specified throughout. Joe Stuart of Warehome Architects said, “Heradesign was perfect for this project. It provides excellent acoustic properties and we love its natural, raw wood wool texture. Specified in black it is really striking.”
Switch House, Tate Modern Extension, London
Leviat
The latest architectural wonder to rise from the banks of the Thames is Switch House, the highly anticipated extension to Tate Modern, which opened in June 2016.
Ancon’s contribution to this landmark project was the fabrication of 12,000 special stainless steel corbels and over 600,000 stainless steel pins which now support and restrain the stunning brick façade, helping to turn this unusual design concept into a reality.
With construction now complete, Ancon’s critical structural components are completely hidden from view, leaving onlookers to simply marvel at the overall effect and the ingenuity at work.
Cosmos Student Accommodation
Leviat
Cosmos is a new 864-unit student accommodation complex located at Fitzwilliam Street, Sheffield inclose proximity to the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. Cosmos will offer residency to students of both facilities, providing a range of rooms from studio apartments to shared en-suite apartments. The development consists of four tower blocks, ranging in scale from six-to-17 storeysLeviat’s Ancon MDC Masonry Support System played an essential part in the construction of a £46.5m student accommodation project in the heart of Sheffield, enabling a fast, efficient and structurally sound development.
Mapei wood flooring adhesives used to install luxury flooring at prestigious Battersea Power Station apartments - (phase 1).
Mapei (UK) Ltd
Mapei products for the installation of wood flooring were specified to install floor coverings including over 63,000m2 of Domus wood flooring throughout all of the residential and penthouse apartments at Battersea Power Station, London. The construction of over 850 apartments at this iconic site has been completed during the first phase of building.
With Mapei’s adhesive Ultrabond Eco S955 1K to furnish every apartment in the prestigious development.
Ultrabond S955 can be used with all types and sizes of engineered and solid wood flooring, hence it’s suitability for the installation at Battersea Power Station.
Fawcetts Yard taps into rich seam of Neaco style
NEACO Ltd
Neaco’s glass balustrade and aluminium grille systems are once again proving their value in contemporary design schemes following a specification at Fawcetts Yard, a development of luxury homes in Harrogate.
Designed by Bramhall Blenkharn and built by HACS Construction, the select development comprises four stylish three-storey homes alongside a workshop/studio. The balconies on each home feature Neaco’s Techdek decking as well as their Elan semi-structural balustrade system with aluminium stanchions and handrails in a grey powder coated finish. The result is an attractively minimalist aesthetic in keeping with the development’s modern design and finish.
Naylor Concrete supplied The Hepworth Gallery Project
Naylor Concrete Products Ltd
Naylor supplied Hi-Spec and Fairfaced Lintels to the Hepworth Wakefield which has a gross floor area of 5,232m2 and 1600m2 of gallery space.
The Hepworth Wakefield is the only gallery to open outside London in over 50 years.
The Hepworth Wakefield houses a collection of
sculptures by local born artist Barbara Hepworth alongside the works of other prominent artists.
Wakefield Council began project development in 2003 with a RIBA international architecture competition that led to the selection of David Chipperfield as architect.
Design development started in 2004 and construction began 3 years later.
Embassy Gardens - London
RCM - Roofing and Cladding Materials Ltd
A regeneration development in Vauxhall by the Ballymore Group has seen the biggest transformation
story London has ever seen. It has added an entirely new urban quarter to London.
The South Bank regeneration stretches from the Shard in the east to Battersea Power station in the west.
The area known as Embassy Gardens is at the heart of Nine Elms and includes up to 1.750 new homes and over 20,000sqm of office and flexible workspace spread over 8 building plots covering an impressive 241,548 sqm.
RCM’s Y-Wall was used in its construction.
Outstanding new care home features Neaco balustrade and balconies
NEACO Ltd
Neaco’s structural glass balustrade and Juliet balconies are adding a touch of contemporary style in keeping with the outstanding modern design of a new £6m care home in Brighouse.
Providing 61-bed luxury accommodation, Bridge House was designed by SS+A Architects and constructed by Marshall (Building Contractors) Ltd of Elland on behalf of the Fisher Care Group. The collaboration has delivered an exceptional scheme which maximises the elevated views from the spectacular ridge-top site.
Neaco’s structural glass balustrade
was specified for external terraces and the roof garden, enabling residents to take in the panoramic outlook.
KPMG Edinburgh
Optima
A recent project saw us working alongside main contractors GHI and architects, Michael Laird in Edinburgh. KPMG’s new Edinburgh headquarters concluded after a period of regenerative construction and development, split between 2 phases. The intention to reflect the history and people which make Edinburgh an iconic city. Phase one included creating a space for employees to work as employee wellness was at the forefront of design during this phase. When working on phase two, we installed partitions to the cafés and client suites. KPMG’s objective is to have an environment ‘that encourages interaction, collaboration and communication’.
Whites Concrete panels for cemetery wall structure in Wigan
Naylor Concrete Products Ltd
Precast concrete Groundwall panels, designed and manufactured by Whites Concrete with a special rock face finish to blend in with existing surroundings, have replaced an integral part of
a cemetery wall structure in Wigan.
The 2.35m high (1m wide) concrete panels, which were formed with a bespoke liner, were installed on time and within budget by Parklands Services, a leading construction provider in the North West.
Shaun Edwards, Managing Director of Parklands
Services, commented: “We were very impressed with the turnaround, quality and detail of the precast panels from Whites Concrete".
Naylor and the Olympic Legacy Part 1
Naylor Concrete Products Ltd
Designed by EDF and NORD Architecture, the first building completed on the Olympic site was the Substation that powered the whole Olympic site. The Legacy plans also meant that it would remain for the post-Olympic development as well, to power future developments for the Stratford City Development.
Construction started in 2007, was completed in time for the 'Power On' date of June 2009 and was built by Winchmore Brickwork, using Ibstock Himley bricks and including Naylor Concrete Lintels supplied by Civils and Lintels, Erith. The building won several awards including the prestigious 'Best Brickwork in Britain' award in 2010.
Taking a Bold Step - Elite Loft Ladder case study
Premier Loft Ladders Ltd
Loft ladders do not come any bolder than this stunning Elite concertina loft ladder from Premier Loft Ladders. It has been finished in 'Sulphur Yellow' powder coat. Two identical ladders were ordered by US steel fabrication and installation specialists Alloy Construction Service. For safety purposes, the loft ladders needed a bright yellow powder coat finish and had to be fitted with two telescopic handrails. Visit Premier Loft Ladders web site to learn more about the Elite and read the full case study.
20 years of reaching new heights
Premier Loft Ladders Ltd
Premier Loft Ladders are celebrating their 20th anniversary of supplying the highest quality loft ladders. Over the years, Premier Loft Ladders continue to offer the very best technical and design advice to both the architectural and construction industry, as well as private homeowners. Furthermore, their product range has steadily evolved to support changing industry trends and needs. This is best demonstrated by their expanding range of highly insulated and Passive House certified loft ladders that help to support a more sustainable future. Contact Premier Loft Ladders to find out more and discuss your project.
Glass balustrade + Spotlight - Central staircase The Building Centre London
Q-railing
The Building Centre, London’s premier architecture and construction gallery, invited Q-railing to re-design its central staircase. It supplied a staircase balustrade with LED lit handrails and a frameless glass balustrade for the void.
John Bonning, the Building Centre’s commercial director said: “We applied glass risers to each solid oak tread, which safely created the same floating stair effect as the original but made the stair compliant with modern building regulations. The materials reflected the quality of the Building Centre, whilst drawing natural light into the lower gallery.”
No.1 Hardman Street, Manchester
Proteus Facades
No.1 Hardman Street is located at the heart of Spinningfields in Manchester City Centre. This recently completed building provides 5 floors of office space and is a piece of contemporary architecture which sits comfortably alongside both its historic neighbours and the large glazed buildings of this commercial area. Being one of the smaller buildings of the Spinningfields redevelopment, the design seeks to maximise its visual impact and optimise the site.
With work complete by Eric Wright Construction in July 2014, and cladding sub-contractor Cover Structure Ltd, the distinctive external materials provide a strong visual identity.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Ronacrete Ltd
Ronafix Pre Packed 6-50mm was used during the development of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2017 to provide a thin section, heavy-duty screed capable of taking traffic in excess of 60,000 on a weekly basis. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the third-largest football stadium in England and the largest club stadium in London. The entire construction cost exceeded £1 Billion. It is a multi-purpose stadium and features the world's first dividing, retractable football pitch, which reveals a synthetic turf field underneath for NFL London Games, concerts and other events.
CBRE, St Martin's Square
Record U.K. Limited
CBRE wanted to replace their existing automatic doors at the front and rear of their newly refurbished building with stylish doors which are safe, reliable and ensured effortless pedestrian flow.
Two record K41 stainless steel four-leaf revolving doors constructed from glass to provide a modern, minimalistic look were installed.
A stainless steel swing door complete with a record DFA 127 operator has also been installed next to revolving door at the main entrance to provide a wider opening for disabled access and deliveries of large, bulky items to the premises.
Wapping Wharf, Bristol
Senior Architectural Systems Ltd
The £43 Million second phase of the regeneration of Bristol Harbourside features two new residential buildings and four retail units.The design by Alec French Architects reflects the area’s historic past and features an extensive thermally efficient glazing package. This includes Senior’s fixed light plus tilt & turn SPW600 aluminium windows, SPW501 aluminium commercial doors for emergency exits and inward opening SPW600 aluminium doors giving access to apartment balconies.The highly durable aluminium construction of Senior’s glazing systems makes them ideal for coastal and waterside buildings.
Skerries Road
SPS Envirowall Ltd
Skerries Road Southway Campus in Plymouth comprises of 67 timber frame units supplied by local manufacturer and STA member Cornwall Timber Build.
Originally a traditional block exterior, the architects changed the design to accommodate the innovative RendaClad façade. The programme was delivered 3 months ahead of schedule on the overall contract when utilising a form of modern methods of construction with the use of SPSenvirowall’s RendaClad.
Whilst not satisfied with the BBA for a minimum 30-year service life, SPSenvirowall went into contract with BOPAS BLP and Lloyds Register to achieve a stand-alone assurance.
The Hilton Garden Inn, Sunderland
Stone Cladding Systems
Architect: Redbox Design GroupMain Contractor: Tolent Construction Installer: Metcalfe Roofing & Building Services LtdStone: Cebecca LimestoneThe Sunderland Hilton Garden Inn, on the banks of the River Wear, is a 141 room hotel featuring MX curtain walling as well as Aztec 20mm Cebecca limestone Ventilated Rainscreen. Designed By Redbox the architects wanted a light and spacious building without the need for a heavy support system. The glass and limestone mix imparts this vision perfectly. Completed in 2016 The Aztec system was installed by Metcalf Roofing & Building.
GATEWAY 12 BUSINESS PARK, QUEDGELEY
Tata Steel
Gateway 12 is multi-million pound industrial development on a c.16-acre site located three miles to the South West of Gloucester, adjacent to the A38 dual carriageway and just one mile form Junction 12 of the M5.For the main structure of the buildings Trisobuild® R32 was used for the roof and Trisobuild® C32 was installed vertically on the walls; Trisobuild® HR50 was used horizontally at the higher level for the soffits in Merlin Grey. The offices area wall elevations were constructed using Trimapanel® insulated panel system.
Green Hollow, Cheshire
Technal
This contemporary style, five-bedroom detached house commands a floor area of 10,000sq ft and includes an indoor swimming pool together with gym and leisure facilities. Rear facing, the property has been constructed on raised land that slopes down to a natural stream with breath-taking countryside views beyond.Following the initial design with the architect, TECHNAL provided a full NBS specification for the aluminium systems with typical through sections and full thermal value calculations, as well as budget budget pricing pre-tender to ensure an accurate tender package.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Steintec
An extensive hard landscape setting for the new Tottenham Hotspur Football Club stadium. The large 11,000 m2 paved area has been constructed in a combination of granite and concrete block paving units. Although the area is mainly pedestrian the brief required that the units be completely and permanently bonded into position. This was achieved using Steintec tuffbond in combination with tuffbed 2-pack Type 35 bedding mortar to achieve a minimum 2MPa adhesion between the paving units and the supporting layers. Steintec tufftop Type 40 jointing mortar was used to complete the installation.
One Tower Bridge, London
The Outdoor Deck Company Ltd
One Tower Bridge is a prestigious development offering five-star living by the banks of the Thames. It offers uninterrupted views of one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, unrivalled residents’ facilities and the highest of specifications.
The Outdoor Deck Company supplied and installed decking, contemporary screens, butt-joint fencing, seating, step and riser units plus pergolas (RAL colour-matched aluminium with hardwood and Cedar slats).
This prestigious project was awarded the `Grand Award` and `Principle Award – Hard Landscaping Construction over £1.5m` at the BALI National Landscape Awards in December 2017.
2-6 Cannon Street, London
The Outdoor Deck Company Ltd
2-6 Cannon Street is a high-end new build commercial office building located in the City of London.
The Outdoor Deck Company were commissioned by Frosts Landscape Construction to supply and install the GRAD decking and rail systems, which were supported by the Buzon DPH pedestal system.
This was a particularly challenging project as powder coated steel planters were strategically located in the middle of the roof terrace so installation had to be carried out around the numerous planters. Timber decked steps and ramps were also part of the overall terrace design.
University of Birmingham Commonwealth Games hockey fields
TigerTurf (UK) Ltd
In 2018 the University began a vast redevelopment project alongside RLF as part of the Football Foundation’s Framework. Along with our construction partners, McArdle Sport Tec, TigerTurf supplied two state of the art WETT Pro fields as well as a Rugby 360 3G pitch.The 3-million-pound project was completed just three years ago, and as a result, the facilities have been selected to host the hockey fixtures for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. This incredible opportunity meant further developments for the Bournbrook site to ensure they were ready to meet the requirements for the games.
Sancta Maria, Swansea
Specialist Door Solutions
SDS were pleased to work with Kier Construction and IBI Architects on this exciting project, manufacturing and delivering bespoke Dfendor PVC postformed doorsets for the Theatres and Endoscopy areas.
The design team chose from our wide range of finishes for the scheme, opting for the ever popular snowflake and carbon colours.
Dfendoor offers a well proven solution for heavy use areas within a hospital. The doors for Sancta Maria were designed with x-ray and laser protected viewing panels, ideal for their environment. This combined with the robustness of these doors, makes them an effective, functional and competitive choice.
Mews House | Trend-setting contemporary urban new-build home - Blackheath, London
IDSystems
Architect: Suzanne Brewer Architects
This striking new-build home sits in the heart of the Blackheath conservation area in South East London. The two storey structure features a large set of Grand Slider II sliding doors at ground floor level that seamlessly connects the living space with its garden.
Constructed on the site of a former mews, the pavilion-style property features an innovative design with a completely open plan living space on the ground floor of the main structure which features the 5-panel, 11m wide set of sliding doors on an OXXXO configuration.
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