UfAC Services Upgrade for The Bond Works, Farringdon Road
AET Flexible Space have just completed a major upgrade of the underfloor air conditioning system at a historic building located in the Clerkenwell area of London, The Bond Works building at 77-79 Farringdon Road. The building was originally constructed in 1882 as the London premises of Lincolnshire based engineering firm, Marshall & Sons, and previously underwent a full redevelopment in 2007 by a group of private investors.
Helifix Dixie micro-piles used to support Air Chief Marshal statue
More typically used to support and stabilise buildings, the versatile Helifix Dixie piled foundation system has recently been installed at The Battle of Britain Bunker Museum, RAF Uxbridge, to support a statue of World War II hero, Air Chief Marshal, Sir Keith Park.
Preservation top of the agenda for this Grade II listed building in Bristol
Clement Windows Group were selected to provide the new steel windows for this former police HQ (CID) building on Bridewell Island in Central Bristol. After many years of being out of use, it has now been renovated and is the new YMCA Bristol hostel.
The future of the construction industry; South East Construction Expo 2018 offered exciting new insights
The South East Construction Expo 2018, held in Sussex for the first time, was a huge success according to organisers of the event at the South of England Showground in Ardingly on September 13.
FDS consult provides expertise to capital towers development
FDS Consult has provided its expert fire strategy services to the landmark Capital Towers development in East London. The fire engineering specialist was appointed to develop a strategy for its two interconnected, high rise buildings that would ensure the safety of residents while maximising space and reducing costs.
Armitage Shanks offers BIM insight and product demonstrations at London Build 2018
Renowned bathroom solutions manufacturer, Armitage Shanks, is showcasing its innovative range of washroom ceramics and brassware for the commercial sector on stand E63 at this year’s London Build.
Zip launches widest range of designs and finishes for workplace hydrotap
In response to specifiers’ ever growing need for products that deliver high performance functionality matched with stunning design, Zip Water – creators of the world’s most advanced drinking water systems – has launched a wide range of new designs and finishes within its popular workplace HydroTap range.
Uponor provides bathroom pod pipe for Lillie Square phase 2 scheme
Heating, cooling and plumbing specialist, Uponor, has provided their MLC (multi-layer composite) pipe for use in bathroom pods on phase 2 of the Lillie Square development in London’s Earls Court.
Plank Your Space: Hyper-Realistic Timber-Effect Porcelain Tiles
As the name suggests, timber-effect or wood-effect tiles are tiles, which look like wood but do not act like wood. Made from porcelain and used on both floors and walls, timber-effect tiles can incorporate a range of grain designs, natural irregularities and weathered finishes.
Powder coating assists contemporary regeneration
Pocket Living’s triangular residential tower, Mapleton Crescent, overlooking the River Wandle, has received many accolades. It is an impressive achievement – a tall block building arising with an undeniable beauty, from a small, originally unpromising site in Wandsworth.