All Specifier articles – Page 3
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NewsMicro-perforated tiles
Micro-perforated metal tiles from Armstrong Ceilings have been specified for the offices of Birmingham council’s new workplace at 10 Woodcock Street
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Fully glazed partitioning system
SAS International has launched a new fully glazed partitioning system
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Thermally efficient envelope
Celotex GA4000 PIR insulation was specified for a new office building at Watermead business park in Leicestershire
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Curtain walling
Kawneer’s curtain walling was used on an office block in Manchester to revitalise the site
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FeaturesWakefield council offices: A model of modesty
Cartwright Pickard’s considered, pragmatic design has allowed Wakefield’s council offices to come in at under half the price of some other recent civic buildings. Could this be a template for more hubristic architects to follow, asks Ike Ijeh
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NewsBuilding envelope solutions
Tata Steel has provided building envelope solutions for two commercial units at Hawarden business park in Flintshire
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Commercial air-conditioning solutions
Daikin has launched its new Sky Air Seasonal Smart and Seasonal Classic commercial air-conditioning solutions
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Wiring accessories
The Wandsworth Group has extended its Series Two range of data and media outlets
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Movers & makers 11 May 2012: Offsite construction
A round-up of news from off-site manufacturers
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Modified wood for outdoor use
Accsys Technologies has launched a modified wood product called Alder for door and window frames, which it says has gone through a process to improve its durability, hardness and water absorption, while retaining its strength, making it suitable for outdoor use. The Accoya product line carries a 50-year above-ground and ...
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Halls of residence fit out
Assa Abloy Security Solutions has supplied its products for use in a halls of residence in the University of the West of Scotland, in Paisley. The Assa Abloy DC500A door closers, 765 modular locks, Nordic U lever handles, Twin-combi cylinders and Assure panic hardware were specified for the £13.2m student ...
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Single-glazed doors
Architectural metalwork company Drawn Metal Group has launched a range of doors designed for single-glazed applications using glass up to 13.5mm thick. Called Premier 2000 Metal Framed Door, the series is designed to be used for entrances to shops, offices, precincts or any place that has high levels of pedestrian ...
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Hygienic pre-hung door sets
Boomer Industries supplied the Ministry of Defence’s medical rehabilitation centre at Headley Court, Epsom, with pre-hung door sets. The centre caters for combat casualties, and houses 360 military and civilian staff. Boomer was chosen as it offered the door set with Formica coating and PVC frames, to help maintain a ...
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Timber door sets
Door manufacturer Jeld-Wen has released the Farndale range of engineered timber door sets. It says the range is available in single or double-leaf options and a choice of sidelights or a top-fixed fan light. There is also the option for the door to be fully glazed. Jeld-Wen says all Farndale ...
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FeaturesShutting the door on danger
Only 5% of electric gates meet safety guidelines - a shocking fact that goes some way towards explaining why they have caused two deaths and four accidents since 2010. With increasing numbers of these security devices being installed every day, it is time the industry woke up to the risks ...
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Clip-on cills
Halo has introduced a range of PVC-U clip-on cills to simplify the installation of external insulation to existing buildings. The cills are compatible with the company’s four doors and windows systems and are available in depths of 122mm, 192mm and 242mm. The firm says cill damage is a common defect, ...
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