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Henlow Academy Sports Hall
DYNAMIK Sports Flooring
DYNAMIK work with architects at specification stage right through to completion.
Henlow Academy, in Bedfordshire was led by PCMS Design to build a new four-court sports hall. Main contractor, Borras Construction, chose DYNAMIK to install the specialist low profile sprung sports floor finished in a solid sport linoleum.
The client wanted a Sports Hall for multi-sport use including netball, badminton, basketball, hockey and five-a-side football and to hire the facility for public use. Solid sport linoleum, available in a range of colours, was chosen for this purpose as it is easy to clean and maintain.
Dundee Waterfront: Roma-3 fencing
Lang+Fulton
Three types of fencing were supplied for a prestigious waterfront location on the the River Tay. The design was developed jointly with the City of Dundee Chief Engineer, creating bespoke fencing which made use of modular panels wherever possible to meet the project budget.
Roma-3 was used as infill panels to the keyside balustrade. The panel frames were customised with an extensions to carry a hardwood and stainless steel handrail.
All the fencing was hot-dip galvanized and polyester powder coated to provide a durable, low maintenance finish to withstand the rigours of the coastal location.
Metal pipe boxing adds the finishing touch in Camden
Pendock
Extensive upgrades to the distributed heating system at two low-rise housing blocks by Camden London Borough Council, have chosen Pendock bespoke metal pipe boxing to conceal and protect exterior pipework.The 3 storey Ludham block and 6 storey Waxham building provide more than 200 dwellings, which are occupied by both tenants and leaseholders. Following the installation of the heating system pipework to the exterior of the buildings, the Pendock aluminium and PPC coated boxing was installed to provide a uniform and more aesthetic finish to the project while also providing weather protection.
Granada Delivers Acoustic & Thermal Benefits at Local Hospital
Granada Secondary Glazing
Granada Glazing has treated Hallamshire hospital’s stroke unit in Sheffield with a bespoke secondary glazing solution that provides acoustic, thermal and privacy benefits for patients accessing the city centre facility.Working to locally based JTP Architects’ specification, Granada Glazing designed, manufactured and installed horizontal sliding secondary glazing units, finished in white, in two, three and four-panel configurations to line up with the primary windows. Low-E glass was supplied to enhance thermal performance and achieve a 1.9W/m2K centre pane U-value.
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION TO OVERLAY THE ROOF AT PINEWOOD STUDIO
Sika Liquid Plastics
Pinewood Studio in Cardiff may be the location where Dr Who regularly saves the Universe but there was no intergalactic crisis when the building’s 16,000m2 roof needed to be refurbished recently.
Instead, Sika Liquid Plastics’ Sikalastic® 625 cold applied liquid membrane provided the ideal solution to protect the building from Wales’ famously wet climate while enabling a low key project that didn’t disrupt filming on the many Hollywood movies and acclaimed TV shows filmed there, which have included James Bond, Harry Potter and Sherlock.
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Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre
Senior Architectural Systems Ltd
Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre built in a Nature Reserve rich in wildlife, was designed to work with its surroundings and enhance the environment.
This was achieved with a low-profile building to reduce the visual impact featuring a sleek and stylish façade sympathetic to its parkland location.
Senior’s aluminium slim profile SF52 curtain wall, thermally-efficient SPW600e windows and SPW501 robust commercial doors give the centre a light and modern interior, whilst Senior’s bifolding Ali FOLD patio doors provide a comfortable viewing area plus easy access to the centre’s newly refurbished athletics track.
Trinity Way in Manchester gains Resin Bound Public Walkway
SureSet Resin Systems
The Northern Hub required improved and increased train services via direct links between Manchesters Three mainline stations and a new direct link to Manchester Airport.
SureSet helped redevelop these areas by installing two mixes of Resin Bound Paving to run next to the viaduct, which also includes entrances to step areas and ramp ways. The colour Tuscan Barley Butter a dark red mix with tones of gold and yellow, and Bronze which has more browns and greens, were then used in conjunction with a traditional concrete slab.
SureSet provides a durable, accessible, low maintenance surface that will last.
Queens Street, Glasgow
Sylan
Luxury commercial washrooms to create the right impression at 110 Queens Street, Glasgow, a mixed-use development offering retail and office space, located on the former Bank of Scotland Building in Glasgow City Centre.Sylan Products Supplied:Sylan Real Wood Veneer Toilet CubiclesFlush frontedStrong and SecureInvisible fixing systemIdeal for where low environmental impact interiors are neededAvailable in 11 Real Wood VeneersReal Wood Veneer Duct PanellingCo-ordinating panelling to cubiclesInfinite repetition of colourAvailable in 11 Real Wood Veneers
Gardens of Peace
The Outdoor Deck Company Ltd
Founded in 2002, the Gardens of Peace Muslim cemetery is located in a green belt area in Chigwell, London.
Beautifully landscaped and purpose-built, the cemetery is a calm, comforting space for the local Muslim community.
Earlier this year the Outdoor Deck Company were commissioned to supply and install high quality composite deck boards to create a large deck area surrounding the new cemetery building.
Providing an attractive but future-proof solution, composite decking was specified for its anti-slip, mould-free and low-maintenance attributes providing a safe, less slippery surface for the year-round cemetery visitors.
West Kirby Railway Station
Whitesales Rooflights
West Kirby railway station’s 1930s platform canopy was long overdue refurbishment. Whitesales were brought in by Briggs Amasco, Network Rail’s roofing contractor, to design, manufacture and install a series of non-fragile rooflights for the 900sq m replacement roof.
After our initial roof survey, we specified bespoke polycarbonate Em-Vault continuous barrel vault rooflights. They’re compatible with the chosen Sika Liquid Plastics roofing system and have light transmission of up to 88%. The standard mill finish frame would keep costs low and blend with the canopy's concrete finish.
London Drinks Manufacturer has FasTop RS69 as heavy duty flooring solution
Sherwin-Williams
Sherwn-Williams demonstrated what technical assistance can be provided on projects before any quotations or specifications are organised. A low viscosity primer Resutop Binder was recommended as a penetrating primer to case harden and consolidate the screed. Epoxy screed repairs were installed where required to make good any damaged areas. Once a sound substrate was established Resuprime MVT moisture tolerant primer was installed incorporating a fabric mesh over all joints and pitted areas to reduce any potential cracking of this substrate, followed by 9mm thick FasTop RS69 polyurtehane screed.
The Holburne Museum, Bath
Selectaglaze Ltd
To protect exhibits housed within this magnificent Georgian building, Selectaglaze designed and installed single hinged casements incorporating Anti-UV glazing and multi-point locking accredited to “Secured by Design”. Other design considerations included a paint finish matching the surrounding décor and maintenance of clean lines via flush hinges and a flush lock. The secondary glazing blends imperceptibly with the monumental sash windows with no additional sight lines to mar the spectacular views.
The double window system also proves high levels of sound insulation and the inclusion of a low emissivity coating to the glass markedly reduces heat loss.
CS Louvres deliver efficient Airflow and Rain Defence at Met Office in Exeter.
Construction Specialties (UK) Ltd
A range of CS louvre solutions were selected for the Met Office HQ in Exeter to ensure efficient airflow and protection from wind-driven rain ingress. The RSH-5700 louvre delivering Class A rain defence up to 3.0m/s was installed in the sloping façade of the main building. This model is available with an optional glazing frame detail for easy integration into curtain walling. For the IT building, where airflow delivery was a key specification factor, the A-3105C ventilation louvre offering continuous blade appearance and hidden mullions was selected. This product offers Class 1 airflow performance and low pressure drop.
iDecking walkway in high profile modern style home
Wallbarn Ltd
The client was looking to replace an old 67 metre long wooden walkway surrounding a pool.
Their contractor recommended the Decking system due to the low profile aluminium substructure and moisture-proof composite boards which require far less ongoing maintenance.
The installer removed the old decking to reveal the sub base, then used Wallbarn’s heavy duty MegaPad pedestals to underpin the iDecking rail system.
Our proposed laying pattern complemented the architect’s original design, drawing the eye down the length of the walkway.
The entire job took two weeks to complete. The client is delighted with the results.
English Institute of Sport, Sheffield
DYNAMIK Sports Flooring
DYNAMIK Sport are proud to have supplied and installed the world class competition sports flooring at the EIS.
DYNAMIK has expertise in providing world class training venues for top athletes and creating facilities that are designed to enhance top sporting performance inclusive of wheelchair sport.
The Elite Training Centre, home of Team GB Wheelchair Basketball, houses DYNAMIK’s sprung engineered oak flooring.
This is an ideal surface for wheelchair users to aid the glide of wheelchairs as the low rolling resistance of sprung systems finished with a solid ‘non-spongy’ playing surface, allows chairs to easily glide across the floor.
Premier Inn, Birmingham
Geberit Sales Ltd
Geberit’s Sovent fitting, used for the first time on an English building. A revolutionary system, the Geberit Sovent negates the need for two stack drainage, streamlining systems for tall-buildings of this nature.
In addition to Sovent, Geberit Silent-db20, a waste water pipe with built in sound insulation, was installed to ensure peace and quiet for the hotel’s guests, Geberit Mapress press-fit pipe system provides general plumbing and Geberit HDPE; a long-lasting pipe with low environmental impact; delivers above-ground drainage. Plumbing systems were specified and installed by Sharpe Mechanical Services.
Economical housing replaces factory: Merker-Park, Baden, Switzerland
Hawa Sliding Solutions AG
The Merker site in Baden now houses 45 low-cost apartments where the enameling plant once stood. The five-story structure sets new standards with regard to insulation and energy consumption. Architects Zulauf & Schmidlin have designed 45 apartments as the second stage of converting the site of the former Merker factory in Baden. The owners wanted an energy-efficient building and apartments with different layouts – suitable for singles and families. The folding sliding shutters made of lasered, perforated metal plate are equipped with the HAWA Frontfold 20 hardware.The shutters are powered by the building's electric system.
Coastal Protection - Aberavon
Geofabrics Ltd
In 2019/20 works were undertaken to prolong the life of the promenade structure and adjacent shoreline
at Aberavon. The implementation of
the Shoreline Management Plan has served to protect residential and commercial properties from
coastal erosion.
Geofabrics HPS11C is a thick needlepunched non-woven geotextile manufactured from 100% virgin polypropylene high tenacity fibres
containing 1% active carbon black. The main function of HPS11C is to prevent loss of the sub-soil from below the rock armour. With challenging low particle size subsoils, the HPS11C was ideal with its combined filtration and permeability characteristics.
Odeon Leicester Square
INTRAsystems
After an 11-month refurbishment, Odeon Luxe Leicester Square has reopened its doors as the UK’s first Dolby cinema.
Featuring a brand-new state-of-the-art 800 seat main screen with dual-laser projection and Dolby Atmos speakers, the cinema offers the ultimate immersive experience.
Bronze anodised INTRAform Low Profile combined with graduating tones of grey and blue INTRAlux Elite in a stunning chevron design creates a striking first impression and echoes the building’s art deco features.
At INTRAsystems, Entrance Matting can be a design feature not a design compromise.
Kirkstall Forge
INTRAsystems
Kirkstall Forge has carried great historical significance in the city of Leeds. Dating back to the 12th Century its rich heritage includes metal works, iron production and engineering, and once the canal and railway arrived, Kirkstall Forge became a key site in the industrial revolution.
To help maintain the internal aesthetics of the reception we installed the Entrance Matting. By doing this we are helping the building reduce the ingress of dirt and moisture that can often be dragged in via foot or wheeled traffic. he INTRAform Low Profile option that was selected
Read more in our latest case study
Frankley Industrial Estate - Birmingham
Johnstone's Trade Paints - a brand of PPG Industries
Part of a wider £30,000 refurbishment project, PPG's High Build Epoxy Floor Coating was applied to all internal floor areas.
Perfect for application onto new and existing concrete floors, PPG EP301 is a two component, solvent free product that
provides a smooth, easy to clean finish resistant to oil and chemical spilage and has excellent wear resistance to low
moderate abrasion; such as foot and rubber tyre traffic.
To complete the refurbishment, Johnstone’s Jonmat Premium Contract Matt in Brilliant White was
applied to the walls and ceilings to provide excellent coverage, leaving a permeable breathable finish.
Mercedes-Benz Hemel Hempstead
INTRAsystems
Following a major refurbishment, Mercedes-Benz Hemel Hempstead has reopened its doors.
As a household name in luxury motoring that aspires to deliver the best in terms of product, technology and services, the customer experience is paramount.
By considering the highly functional entrance matting system as part of the overall interior design scheme, the Mercedes-Benz brand experience starts the moment the client walks through the door.
Black anodised INTRAform Low Profile paired with anthracite INTRAlux Elite fibre inserts perfectly reflects the sleek Mercedes styling and works in harmony with the interior finishes.
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Contemporary balustrade is ideal for apartments
NEACO Ltd
A range of one and two bedroom luxury properties in Huntingdon has become the latest prestigious apartment development to feature Neaco’s contemporary balustrade systems.
The four-storey complex includes extensive terrace areas with Neaco’s balustrade combining glass infill panels with aluminium stanchions and rails specified in a grey powder coated finish. In contrast to balustrade with a painted finish, which is prone to flaking, the hard-wearing powder coating ensures that the balustrade retains its aesthetic quality. It also provides low thermal conductivity to prevent handrails from becoming extremely cold to the touch in winter conditions.
HM Maximum Security Prison, Shotts, Scotland
nVent Thermal Management
A single-pipe hot water system based has been installed with 1.2km of RAYCHEM HWAT-R self-regulating heating system supported by 13 RAYCHEM HWAT-ECO controllers. As the system uses half the pipework of a conventional recirculation system, on-site installation time was cut dramatically and this was enhanced further by use of the RayClic connection systems. It also meant that space savings could be made in walls and ceiling voids. The system is low-maintenance, a critical factor due to the sensitive nature of this building and can now be very easily extended during further planned developments.
Trief Containment Kerbs provide the solution for the renovation of the central reservation on a major duel carriageway in Cheshire.
Brett Landscaping
Halton Borough Council had an easy decision to make in choosing Brett Landscaping to work on a key infrastructure project on the major traffic route.
Brett Landscaping offered Halton Borough Council specialist advice before and during installation of their Trief Containment Kerbs at the Kingsway Central Reservation Redevelopment in Widnes. The project was to rebuild and renovate a dual carriageway’s central reservation which featured low-level walls retaining grass verges that were showing signs of damage due to a combination of weathering and rainwater pressure behind the wall.
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Northampton College UK
Carea Façade
Carea panels can be quickly installed to minimise labour costs and are also exceptionally low maintenance. Highly resistant to the climate, they can be easily cleaned to extend their life cycle even further. Their non-porous composition also ensures that they are unaffected by graffiti, again making them ideal for buildings with public access such as schools, colleges and universities.Carea panels are available in over 30 different shades and a range of textures. Providing excellent thermal efficiency and eliminating cold bridging – as well as comprising around 95% natural minerals – they are highly sustainable and an ideal choice for contemporary construction.
TERRABOUND RESIN BOUND POROUS PAVING FOR RHS ROSEMOOR COOL GARDEN
Addagrip Terraco Ltd
Over 320m2 of Terrabound resin bound surfacing was specified for the pathways of the Cool Garden designed by multi-award-winning designer Jo Thompson. The design has a strong focus on water, embracing the challenge of the high levels of rainfall experienced in the region.
With water flow in mind, BBA certified Terrabound resin bound porous surfacing was chosen for the curving pathways that follow the rills and form organic shaped planting beds, helping to reduce surface water runoff. A 6mm Hazelnut natural aggregate blend was selected, providing seamless, low maintenance, decorative pathways for this stunning new garden.
Selby College, North Yorkshire
AG
Quick and easy dry-build Anchor Diamond blocks were used to form 300Lm of low-height landscape retaining walls and interesting seating areas for cross-shaped cuttings through a large grassy mound. The mound creates a striking landscape feature and focal point in front of the college and was formed using the large surplus of spoil generated during the demolition works. Over 3,000SQM of Boulevard paving was also selected to give a clean crisp contemporary feel to the hard landscaping areas with the associated cost benefits of concrete blocks and the production quality consistency needed for the phased construction.
CLEAN AND HYGIENIC PAINT SOLUTIONS FROM CROWN TRADE
Crown Trade, product of Crown Paints Ltd
Crown Trade has extended its Clean Extreme range to offer specifiers a trio of high performance products to help combat the common problems of dirt, mould and bacteria.
The water-based range offers three quick drying and low odour solutions to creating clean and hygienic surfaces- Clean Extreme Anti-Bacterial Scrubbable Matt, Clean Extreme Stain Resistant Scrubbable Matt and Clean Extreme Mould Inhibiting Scrubbable Matt. The full Clean Extreme range is also available in a high performance, stain-resistant, durable and washable Acrylic Eggshell mid sheen finish.
McDonald's Restaurants
dormakaba UK & Ireland Ltd
dormakaba sets high standard at quick service restaurants nationwide.
dormakaba ES 200 automatic door operators were specified for their sleek design, reliability and service backup. For entrances where space is restricted, such as with refurbishment schemes, swing door operators are a convenient solution.
Specified for their robustness, reliability, green credentials and nationwide backup service, dormakaba ED 100 Low Energy units enable doors to be opened under power when required.
In Automatic mode, dormakaba ED 100 operators are especially suitable for external doors where they recognise and compensate for tough weather effects.
Luxury North London Residence
Delta Membrane Systems Ltd
Delta Membrane Systems Limited was asked to assistance on a particularly technically complicated project.
The project in question was a new build luxury property in North London, providing almost 17,000 sq ft of accommodation, over four floors.
High volumes of hydrostatic water pressure was bearing on the structure, which was causing the property to suffer severe water ingress through construction joints.
The property when constructed was built at a low level, it sits lower than the neighbouring properties adding to the hydrostatic water pressure issue. An additional problem was the property had been built without a waterbar/hydrophilic strip.
Colour co-ordination for housing scheme with Crown Trade Fastflow
Crown Trade, product of Crown Paints Ltd
A Midlands-based housing association turned to Crown Trade Fastflow to deliver a splash of colour, with a low odour application and fast-drying times for the comfort and convenience of residents.
Lyng Community Association, a not-for-profit organisation, brought in Crown Paints to specify the pioneering water-based system for the redecoration of corridors in three blocks of flats in West Bromwich.
Doors, window sills and skirting boards were decorated with Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss, over Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Primer Undercoat.
The work was carried out by Hankinson Painting Contractors from their West Bromwich site.
Heavy duty car park surface for science research centre
Tarmac
The car park at Syngenta’s research centre at Jealotts Hill to the north of Bracknell needed resurfacing. The new car park surface needed to be durable enough to cope with frequent HGV traffic and deliver a lasting, low maintenance solution.As expected, ULTIPHALT HD was installed quickly, within the client’s schedule and the car park was marked-up and re-opened just 12 hours after the asphalt was laid. The speed of the work meant no disruption to Sygenta’s daily operations, employees or customers. The proven durability of ULTIPHALT HD will also help to minimise future maintenance requirements and associated costs.
Italia-Corten Steel Louvres contrast with Stainless Steel Mesh
Lang+Fulton
Italia-Corten louvred screening makes a striking statement at a technology park and science hub, which is being developed with an ambitious commitment to renewables. The louvre panel system has been used to contrast with stainless steel mesh, etched with an artwork of forest trees.
The client specified a strong hi-tech identity with a visible natural imprint, using materials capable of expressing sustainability and modernity. The Italia-Corten, which has a high recycled content, 100% recyclability, requires no finishing treatments and is maintenance free, fulfilled the brief for a material with a low environmental impact and a strong aesthetic.
75 Leman Street, Aldgate
TRC Windows
This grand Edwardian property began life as commercial premises, but has recently been given a new lease of life by urban regeneration experts Stockwool Design. The site near the City of London, known as Sterling Mansions, has been transformed into 59 quality apartments for Berkeley Homes.
We designed, manufactured and installed 216 traditional timber flush casement windows with feature moldings. Fitted with high acoustic double glazing on the Leman Street elevation, the windows achieved an impressive 45 dB Rw acoustic performance rating (55.4 ACf / 12 / 44.1 Low-E glass).
Residential Sauna Suite C
Sauna360 Ltd
Our client designed and built a spectacular contemporary new home. He decided to include a sauna to
complement his level deck central bathtub in the master bathroom.
The brief was to create a light modern cabin with clean low iron glazing to the main facia. The space
allocated was wide but shallow and the challenge was to achieve a cabin which appeared spacious and
comfortable for the two occupants to enjoy together. We chose a free standing, multi- climate heater
around which carefully designed bespoke benching was constructed in smooth blond Aspen to match
the deep horizontal wall boards.
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