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A multi-million pound council-led retail development, which will help to attract future investment to Walsall and create hundreds of new jobs, has been successfully managed by Pick Everard.

The Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean, near Brighton, epitomises a bygone era of glamourous seaside elegance. First opened in 1938, the Grade II listed building’s crescent-shaped white facade makes it a classic of Art Deco architectural design.

The Ageas Bowl Hotel by Hilton sits in a unique context. It overlooks the Ageas Bowl, home to Hampshire County Cricket Club and nestles between the historic city of Winchester, Eastleigh Aerodrome which saw the first flight of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire, Hamble-le-Rice yachting mecca and the unsurpassed environment of the New Forest.

Siniat has supported the technical development of an innovative acoustic insulation system for a lively, new music destination in the heart of Cardiff city centre, ensuring the best sound quality for audiences while respecting the needs of the local community.

Philip Jones, Technical Services Manager at sliding door hardware specialist P C Henderson, looks at the benefits of using multidirectional sliding door hardware when redeveloping existing retail spaces.

Soapworks’ Manager, Jennifer Bamber, addresses the growing trend for flexible office design.

From the designers that brought you the interiors of the world’s fifth tallest tower for global brand Lotte in Seoul, and the renowned visionary interiors of Google HQ, Jaguar Land Rover, PlayStation and YouTube, PENSON has now created the world’s first worldwide self-styled Open House.

Steve Thompson, MD of EOS Facades, a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of steel sections for panelised or volumetric off-site solutions, shares his views on the positive impact that BIM will have on today’s construction industry.

Last year’s Autumn Statement included welcome plans to invest in innovation and infrastructure. However, while this will have a significant effect on the construction industry, Duncan Green, Managing Partner at Pick Everard, considers what the investment means for SMEs.

For 25 years BREEAM has challenged the construction industry to do better, driving improvements in standards in all areas which have led to regulatory change. Martin Townsend, Director of Sustainability, BRE Global looks at how the assessment methodology will be likely to affect and interlink with future standards and best practice initiatives.

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