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Category: Educational Buildings

handrail

Kee Systems helps university achieve first class facilities and Edge protection

March 13, 2018 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Kee Systems recommended and supplied its Kee Access® and Kee Klamp® fittings to the University of Brighton, to provide the Falmer campus with a DDA compliant handrail system that ensures the safety of teachers, students and visitors. Situated in[…]

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KeeGuard

A first class installation of radiused KeeGuard

January 29, 2018 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Discreet Edge Protection Safe roof access has been ensured at Warwick Business School following the installation of several KeeGuard edge protection systems. Part of the University of Warwick, Warwick Business School is recognised as one of[…]

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University of Warwick

Kemper System Delivers A Lesson In Flexibility At The University Of Warwick

November 20, 2017 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

Many of the buildings on the University of Warwick’s Gibbet Hill Campus were purpose-built when the University was first established more than 50 years ago. Amongst these is the Life Sciences Building which, though structurally[…]

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#TheHubME

Educating the energy consumers of tomorrow

September 18, 2017December 14, 2017 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Article by Jenny Maskrey – The Learning Curve at Mitsubishi Electric With the ever expanding threat of climate change it is becoming more important to educate future generations about how to cope with increased demands[…]

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HERADESIGN

Heradesign® offers multi-functional versatility on a grand scale

June 19, 2017April 18, 2018 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

City of Glasgow College is the largest and most diverse tertiary education establishment in Scotland. Its Riverside campus opened its doors in 2015 aiming to lead the global maritime college community. City campus opened in[…]

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Itec Contract Floors

Extra style focus on acoustic flooring for education

June 17, 2017December 2, 2017 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Itec Contract Floors provides installers with a single source for all their acoustic flooring needs, perfect for those on the search for a smart, sound-reducing choice in education and student accommodation environments. Itec’s acoustic flooring[…]

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sanitaryware

Washroom design for the well educated

March 22, 2017October 3, 2017 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

With so many rules and regulations surrounding the practicalities of washroom design in educational settings, Daniel Ward, Senior Ceramics Product Manager for Twyford, talks us through the dos and don’ts of sanitary specification for the[…]

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Hunter Douglas

Bespoke ceiling adds unique touch to university refurbishment

March 21, 2017February 22, 2018 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

The University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading Russell Group universities, featuring in the top 15 of the University League Tables 2017. The leafy Edgbaston campus is undergoing a series of major building[…]

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BJ Waller

BJ Waller Opens Doors at Alconbury Weald’s First School

March 14, 2017October 6, 2017 Kirsty HammondDoors, Windows & Glazing

The doors are open at the first primary school built in Britain’s largest new housing suburb, thanks to high quality, long lasting architectural ironmongery supplied by BJ Waller. Ermine Street Church Academy is the first[…]

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acoustic ceiling tile

ROCKFON is The Word for stylish acoustics

February 23, 2017October 3, 2017 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

“The Word has set the standard for Design thinking in the UK.” David Lindley, Executive Director at Designing Libraries. The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, is the iconic centre piece of a multi-million[…]

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Jack Aluminium

Commercial Doors Made Easy, in Jack Aluminium’s New Brochure

February 9, 2017October 5, 2017 Kirsty HammondCommercial Buildings

If you need an aluminium commercial door, just ask Jack.  Fabricators can find everything they need to create high-quality, secure and thermally efficient commercial doors, in the new TD68 Jack Door brochure from systems specialist[…]

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flooring

Altro Xpresslay brings fast turnaround and cost savings at 27 new build schools

February 2, 2017October 6, 2017 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

The proven cost and time saving credentials of award-winning Altro LooselayTM technology has lead to Altro XpressLayTM safety flooring being selected for installation in 27 new schools being built in the North East of England.[…]

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Marley Eternit

Primary school pupils see the benefits of non-slip decking

January 13, 2017December 2, 2017 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

An eco friendly school in Liverpool has used Marley Eternit’s JB Citideck® for the walkways surrounding its new innovative eco POD, due to its non-slip properties. The wooden-clad eco POD at Rice Lane Primary School[…]

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ROCKFON

ROCKFON creates the perfect learning environment

December 15, 2016October 7, 2017 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Set in a picturesque village in County Clare, St Joseph’s Secondary School is a new state-of-the art learning facility created as part of an ambitious multi-million Schools Bundle PPP Programme – Bundle 4 Project. ROCKFON[…]

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Accoya Acetylated Wood

Accoya® cladding scores full marks at performing arts school

December 12, 2016December 7, 2017 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

High performing school choses Accoya for cladding Impressive sustainability credentials and BREEAM rating key to specification Over 1200m2 of Accoya used throughout project in SE England Accoya®, the world-leading modified wood, has been used to[…]

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access safety

ECEX overcomes university challenge

December 8, 2016April 18, 2018 Kirsty HammondConstruction

ECEX has successfully solved a roof safety and access problem for the University of Oxford by custom-fabricating and installing a galvanised steel sub-frame and non-slip grating designed to provide consistent, level and safe access to[…]

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neaco

Neaco balustrade featured at landmark college development

November 15, 2016October 11, 2017 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Neaco has supplied an extensive balustrade specification for a landmark development as part of East Riding College’s new Beverley Campus and Environmental Technologies Centre. Architects Jefferson Sheard worked alongside the College and stakeholders in the[…]

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Four steps to specifying the right commercial door

Four steps to specifying the right commercial door

November 10, 2016October 7, 2017 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Commercial aluminium systems specialist Jack Aluminium has made it easy for architects and specifiers by creating four steps towards specifying the right commercial door for every project. “There are lots of factors to consider when[…]

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Altro resins break new ground on North Herts College new campus

November 7, 2016October 7, 2017 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Altro resin flooring is providing the ultimate in colour, flexibility and durability on an award-winning, £10 million refurbished campus at North Hertfordshire College, in Hitchin. Altro FlexiflowTM and Altro MultiScreedTM EP Naturals have been used[…]

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Knauf Slimgrid

Knauf extends ceiling offering to customers

September 16, 2016October 15, 2017 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Knauf has added to its ceilings portfolio with the Knauf Slimgrid suspended ceiling system, providing customers with a rapid way to install suspended plasterboard ceilings easily and inexpensively. The Knauf Slimgrid system represents a major[…]

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Flowcrete

Flowcrete UK Presents on Polished Concrete at London Build 2016

September 6, 2016 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

At this year’s London Build, Flowcrete UK (stand C64) will be giving attendees a sneak peek into its new polished concrete and coloured screeds range as well as showcasing its recently unveiled Comfort Resins collection.[…]

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Cembrit fibre cement cladding achieves top marks in Liverpool

August 30, 2016November 2, 2017 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

Cembrit’s through-coloured Cembonit cladding boards have been installed on a ten storey mixed use development in the heart of Merseyside, providing accommodation to students of Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool Hope University and the University[…]

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Scotts of Thrapston

Timber building is foundation for school expansion

July 22, 2016 Kirsty HammondConstruction

A new-build housing estate brought rising roll numbers and an urgent need for more classroom space at a village primary school near Chippenham. Staff at Sutton Benger C of E Aided Primary School knew they[…]

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glulam

Timber Technology gets A* for Education

May 4, 2016April 18, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

The growing demand for new school buildings across the UK has seen a move towards offsite manufactured solid timber structures as a fast and effective method of construction, providing an ideal sustainable solution for educational[…]

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RonaDeck

York student accommodation – RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing

March 16, 2016February 21, 2018 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Route One Highways installed approximately 2000 square metres of Harvest Crunch to new student accommodation at Student Castle, Walmgate, York. Ronacrete Approved Contractor Route One Highways have installed approximately 2000 square metres of RonaDeck Resin[…]

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Altro total solution helps transform Newcastle landmark

March 9, 2016November 30, 2017 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

An extensive package of Altro flooring and wall cladding products has been used top to bottom in the £18 million refurbishment of one of Newcastle’s most striking landmarks — the 11-storey Parsons Tower, which is[…]

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What is reverberation noise and why do we have it?

March 2, 2016October 30, 2017 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Reverberation noise is produced when a sound source stops within an enclosed space.  Sound waves continue to reflect off the ceiling, walls and floor surfaces until they eventually die out.  These reflected sound waves are[…]

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Big Foot Systems Modernises Rooftop Support

February 29, 2016March 8, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Big Foot Systems has supplied bespoke support solutions for rooftop plant as part of a full rooftop refurbishment of a University building. The company provided a non-penetrative, prefabricated rooftop support system that is simple, safe[…]

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Complete reverberation solutions from Hush

February 11, 2016 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

What is reverberation noise and why do we have it? Reverberation noise is produced when a sound source stops within an enclosed space.  Sound waves continue to reflect off the ceiling, walls and floor surfaces[…]

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HERADESIGN

Heradesign’s acoustic control reaches new heights

December 1, 2015January 26, 2018 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

City of Glasgow College opened the doors to its new £228 million city centre Riverside Campus this autumn. The campus houses teaching accommodation for the Nautical and Engineering departments and a new halls of residence[…]

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Building A Better Educational Environment

December 1, 2015 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Much has been written about the impact construction can have on the environment but very little on the effect a building can have on its occupants. We have all entered a building and for some[…]

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New labs are a scientific breakthrough for Penwortham

December 1, 2015 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Penwortham Priory Academy is a school with innovation at its heart. It’s here that 13 year old Jamie Edwards became the youngest person in the world to create nuclear fusion in 2014. To enable all[…]

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Elastaseal Warm Roof System Application

November 5, 2015 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Tor Coatings – Project Profile Unity Academy, Blackpool Coating system used: Elastaseal™ Warm Roof System Unity Academy, Blackpool is a vibrant coeducational school with academy status, located in the Warbreck area of Blackpool. The school’s facilities[…]

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Total Glass aluminium fenestration products used in two new special schools

November 3, 2015 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

Products from the Total Glass extensive aluminium façade, window and door portfolio were used in the construction of two new £5 million special needs schools in Liverpool. Constructed by main contractor Willmott Dixon, Redbridge High[…]

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Flowcrete Presents its Educational Flooring Formula at Education Estates 2015

October 27, 2015 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

On stand A6 at 2015’s Education Estates exhibition, Flowcrete UK will be demonstrating to designers, builders and operators of educational facilities how its comprehensive range of resin solutions can be used to create fully optimised,[…]

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hygienic wall cladding

Altro flooring & wall cladding on cutting edge of excellence at new university science centre

October 16, 2015November 18, 2017 Kirsty HammondCladding & Insulation

Altro flooring and wall cladding are providing a total, high-level solution of hygiene, safety and contemporary style at a new state-of-the-art science and engineering centre at the University of Wolverhampton. Designed and equipped to offer[…]

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Alpro go back to school

October 8, 2015 Kirsty HammondDoors, Windows & Glazing

Kingdown School, a co-educational secondary school in Wiltshire, is using stainless steel door handles from the Impressionist range by Alpro. The pull handles have been fitted to 27 doors created by Richmark Aluminium Systems on[…]

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Village School Sets a Standard in Education Buildings

October 5, 2015 Kirsty HammondArchitecture

Teachers and pupils at a Northamptonshire school are excited to start the academic year in new and modern classroom facilities thanks to the arrival of a sustainable timber framed building. Leading joinery manufacturer, Scotts of[…]

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Kemper System provides odourless roofing solution for Kent schools

October 2, 2015 Kirsty HammondConstruction

Two schools in Kent will be making a more watertight start to the new academic year thanks to roof refurbishment projects using Kemper System’s solvent-free Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing system. St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School in[…]

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The benefits of outdoor classrooms for schools

September 29, 2015 Kirsty HammondEducational Buildings

Article by TG Escapes The evidence for improvement, which child psychologist Aric Sigman calls the‘countryside effect’, is considerable. He found that children exposed to nature scored higher on concentration and self-discipline; improved their awareness, reasoning[…]

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