Advanced glazing helps new Slimming World HQ achieve healthy energy performance With its newly extended headquarters in Alfreton, Derbyshire, weight-loss organisation Slimming World wanted to create a landmark building for the brand that would both provide an ideal working and training space for its people and deliver excellent environmental performance. Glazing plays a key role in the £8.5 million scheme, both aesthetically and in terms of its use of energy. At the heart of the building is a lar … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn Windows used in new University of Derby student accommodation Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn windows have been used in the construction of flats for 244 students at the University of Derby. The design, manufacture and installation of the windows on the project was undertaken by Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor Kingfisher Windows. Given the nature of student accommodation, and the building’s aesthetics, the Flush Tilt and Turn Window from Profile 22 was the best choice for optimu … » more from Profile 22 Systems …»
Granada Secondary Glazing Support Leeds University to Reduce Heat Loss. Granada Secondary Glazing have completed another project for Leeds University to decrease heat loss. The Stoner Building was designed and built in the early 1960s by Chamberlin Powell. The building is Grade II listed and demonstrates practical uses of concrete and continuous lines of glazing. Historic England describes the Stoner Building and Edward Boyle Library as: “Architectural interest: they are excellent e … » more from Granada Secondary Glazing …»
Cutting edge glazing gives Italian 5-star hotel stylish edge In hotel design, building aesthetics play a big role in creating luxurious accommodation for guests. That was the challenge facing the designers of a major refurbishment to the glamourous Park Hotel Imperial, located in Limone on the shore of Lake Garda, Italy. The hotel features glass elements extensively, inside and out, and the designer of the re-model chose to use two Pilkington products extensively in the project … » more from Pilkington Building Products - UK …»
South Cheshire Glass uses Spectus Elite frames to create showpiece character home Crewe-based Spectus installer, South Cheshire Glass, has completed the first phase to transform a stantial residential property in Nantwich, Cheshire. Graham Saunders, General Manager at South Cheshire Glass, said: “With a palatial property like this one we needed to source a premium quality product. The Spectus Windows Elite 70 suite of products gives us exactly what we need for such a high-end project.” The project invol … » more from Spectus Windows Systems …»
Pilkington UK recognised for world-leading project at industry awards Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has won ‘Commercial Project of the Year’ at the prestigious G18 Awards for its installation at 6 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. The glass manufacturer collected the accolade alongside project installer partner Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd at the awards dinner last week, attended by more than 700 glass and glazing industry leaders. 6 St Andrew Square is a £90 millio … » more from Pilkington Building Products - UK …»
Contractor Bouygues chooses Deceuninck PVC-U over aluminium More than 700 frames of Deceuninck’s 2500 chamfered windows have been installed in a development of luxury apartments in Southampton. Alexandra Wharf is a collection of two and three bedroom, stylish water-front apartments, forming part of the Ocean Village development at the city’s marina. Although aluminium profiles were originally specified, Deceuninck fabricator Dempsey Dyer worked with contractor Bouygues to customise t … » more from Deceuninck …»
Profile 22’s Optima helps housing association deliver community regeneration project Profile 22’s Optima windows were chosen for the construction of 18 houses, 38 flats and two retail units as part of a regeneration scheme in Maidstone, Kent. Housing association Golding Homes has invested £50m in a three phase regeneration project to transform and improve the former Park Wood estate in Maidstone. The scheme involved providing over 200 new homes, mainly family houses, as well as new community facilities inclu … » more from Profile 22 Systems …»
Pilkington UK delivers glass centre piece in Aldi HQ makeover St Helens based glass manufacturer Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has helped to create a three-story structural glass cube as part of a makeover and extension at Aldi’s UK headquarters. Aldi’s £70m investment in the site has added new architectural features to the building’s exterior and created 14,000 sqm of new space. Pilkington, working with Stoas Architects and Bennett Architectural, has deliver … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Social housing in Liverpool maximises thermal efficiency with Optima casement windows from Profile 22. A £4.6 million project by Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) delivered family homes for affordable rent on a neglected brownfield site and featured Optima Windows from Profile 22 as part of a series of measures to maximise energy efficiency. Leighton Dene in Fazakerley, Liverpool, was once the site of a run-down nursing home and had lain vacant for a number of years. Liverpool City Council released the site to the Liverpool Housing … » more from Profile 22 Systems …»
Pilkington Planar™ brings the central library in Tulsa, Oklahoma into the 21st century When the City of Tulsa set out to renovate its 50-year-old Central Library building – one of its best-loved landmarks – it wanted to bring it up to date in every respect, aesthetically, energy-performance-wise and in terms of the visitor experience it offers. The brief was to modernise the building without losing its period character. From a glazing perspective, this meant bringing more light into the interior while enhancing … » more from Pilkington Building Products …»
Bennetts bag Skelton Lake Services project Aluminium glazing specialist Bennett Architectural have been chosen to work on the £60m development of Skelton Lake Services on Junction 45 of the M1 in Leeds. The new services, located at the gateway to the Leeds Enterprise Zone will create more than 700 new jobs throughout its construction and operation. Extra's proposals include food court style facilities building, together with a business centre, fuel filling station a … » more from Bennett Architectural …»
Edgetech (UK) Ltd Edgetech innovation the backbone of world’s most complex building Dubai’s Museum of the Future is widely considered the most architecturally complex building in the world – and 36,000 metres of Edgetech’s Super Spacer® have played an integral role in taking it from blueprint s e to reality. It’s set to ... »
Atlas Roof Solutions - Atlas installer sees the light with Lantern 2.0, An expert roof lantern installation firm has shared its experience of fitting the new Atlas Lantern 2.0 and is now urging ...»
CDW Systems Ltd - Soaring slide and lift-slide patio door sales for CDW Systems highlights real growth area for 2019, CDW Systems, the Gloucester-based trade and commercial fabricator, has seen sales of their popular aluminium slide and lif ...»
Dekko Window Systems Ltd - Dekko help Droylsden Glass with showroom revamp, Award-winning double-glazing installer Droylsden Glass is currently revamping its showroom to make it THE standout showroo ...»
Bison Frames (UK) Limited - Windows ‘Reborn’ with Genesis Collection, Windows and doors in The Genesis Collection are ‘reborn’ thanks to Bison Trade Frames’ extensive investment in R&D. ...»