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 …
Steeling the Spotlight in the Education Sector As the government continues to set ambitious goals for the education sector, there is a growing demand to construct higher volumes of school …
Reverberation noise is especially common in a building where there are hard surfaces. Sound waves bounce and reverberate against hard walls, floors and ceilings creating noisy environments. Schools are a …
Cold liquid-applied waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, has helped to protect books and interior finishes at the historic Bolton School following a refurbishment of the Turret Library Roof. Roofing contractor, Castle …
A prestigious residential and office development close to the legal and financial district in Sheffield has undergone a major refurbishment with insulated infill panels supplied by Panel Systems. Sheffield-based architectural …
The exceptional low noise performance of Quietflow centrifugal box fans was a predominant factor in securing prestigious ventilation contracts for Elta Fans Building Services Division in two, eight storey student …
Research proves that poor acoustics within educational environments including classrooms and sports halls can affect both teaching and learning. Hush Acoustics have developed products and systems that will reduce impact, …
School projects increasingly demand quality Secured by Design doors that can also deliver energy efficiency, safety features and they have to be hard wearing against the daily knocks of school …
Specialist timber fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra are working to tight deadlines to ensure that their latest school projects receive their doorsets in good time for the start of the new …
A newly constructed primary school in Waterlooville, Hampshire has applied over 1500 square metres of Bituchem’s most popular hard landscaping material, Natratex Cotswold, to its outdoor playground and teaching areas. …
The Priority School Building Programme (PSBP) was launched in May 2012 with the promise to address the needs of schools across the country. In May 2014 plans were announced for …
The Queensmill School in London is an award-winning education provider for children with autistic spectrum disorders from nursery age to 19 years. The school has a new purpose-built building which …
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of high quality accommodation to the student sector, Jon Gauld Student Lets based in Kent, has chosen Coram Showerpods as their preferred supplier for …
Sharni Verity, Marketing Executive at Heckmondwike FB, discusses how specifying carpet can address acoustic issues in offices. “One of the most common complaints in office environments is the inability to …
Kladfix, the rainscreen cladding support system specialist has supplied its KX01 fittings for a new £14.5 million development project transforming the historic Deaconess House on Edinburgh’s Pleasance into 315 student …
Aesthetics, product quality and specifier support are amongst the reasons behind the selection of Brett Landscaping to supply its premium Piatto block paving for a prestigious student accommodation development at …
Commitment to innovative education By Nick Lyons, Business Development Director, Scotland, Steelcase Solutions. www.steelcase-solutions.co.uk Steelcase Solutions, the UK’s leading office interiors company, has underlined its commitment to innovative education by …
Edam, The Netherlands – The business world is ever changing. With people passing through all day long, the security of sensitive areas of buildings, as well as the personal safety …
Ahmarra Door Solutions launch the Education Range. Specialist timber fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra have launched a new range of doorsets for the education sector. Managing Director, Tim Doran said “Our …
Altro has increased the warranty, sustained slip resistance and life expectancy on its 2.5mm safety flooring ranges after they have proved their resilience and reliability in some of the world’s …
Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) specified AluK curtain walling and window systems for the Burntwood School project, a series of new educational buildings which will serve up to 2000 pupils …
Altro XpressLayTM safety flooring has provided a significant time and cost saving solution in the construction of the new St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School in Cardiff. The new £26 …
Aluminium windows and doors from Total Glass, a leading commercial aluminium manufacturer, have been installed on refurbished buildings acquired by the University of Chester at the former Shell Technology Centre …
Students at the University of Westminster’s Marylebone Campus may not appreciate the feat of ingenuity they walk on every day. The floor of the refurbished campus has been created from …
Winter 2015 sees the addition of new super slim options to the Timeguard NIGHTeye outdoor LED range. Made from solid die-cast metal with polycarbonate lenses for impact resistance, they are …
Street furniture manufacturer, Townscape Products Limited, has unveiled its first range of environmentally friendly solar bollards. solispost™ bollards are solar powered illuminated bollards which utilise cutting edge technology. The innovative …
The successful completion of projects at New College Lanarkshire and with the University of Glasgow build upon ISG’s growing reputation within the Scottish education sector. At New College Lanarkshire, ISG …
Mono® Acoustic TE ceiling system from ROCKFON has been installed at one of the leading academic sixth form colleges in the country, King Edward VI College, Stourbridge. Architects’ practice Bryant …
Becoming something of a local landmark because of its prominent location, Appleton Academy in Wyke, West Yorkshire, with its circular design and sloping green roof is the first through-age academy …
Pupils at a primary school in Croydon, South London, are guaranteed to have a bright start to their day after Supacord fibre bonded carpet and tiles from Heckmondwike FB were …
As part of the extensive remodelling and improving of schools across the London Borough of Islington, Reynaers aluminium systems have been installed throughout Islington Arts and Media School in a …
Sixth form students at King’s College Wimbledon are guaranteed a dry start to the new term, both in the classroom and the cricket pavilion thanks to Kemperol from liquid waterproofing …
Reynaers Aluminium has supplied a range of systems to South Staffordshire College’s Cannock Campus, helping to create a smart and modern new look as part of a £4.2m upgrade of …
Franke Sissons, also known as Franke Washroom Systems, has launched a new range of drinking fountains for schools, colleges and commercial premises. Made in high grade stainless steel, the fountains …
Young people are being inspired as soon as their feet touch the floor at specialist music school Dixons Music Primary in Bradford. Here, Supacord carpet and tiles from Heckmondwike FB …
Assam Place, a former brewery and whisky warehouse on Commercial Road in East London, has been transformed into a luxury high-specification development comprising 346 luxury student accommodation units and …
When Armitage Associates was asked to mastermind the £16 million refurbishment of the landmark five-storey Glasgow Royal Infirmary University Tower, the architects preferred to specify linoleum wherever possible. Jeremy Armitage, partner in …
Bailey Streetscene were approached to supply street furniture for Wade Deacon Highscool by a leading UK contractor after successfully completing projects previously for the customer. Bailey Streetscene tendered a bid …
Shepway Civic Centre, the offices of Shepway District Council in Folkestone, Kent, has undergone a major refurbishment, which has included specifying fibre bonded carpet tiles from Heckmondwike FB. Almost 350 …
The ability of Brett Landscaping to provide high-quality flag paving materials in a cost-effective, value engineered solution has helped a Yorkshire school to rise from the ashes after a devastating …
