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FeaturesSwimming against the tide
Retail and leisure Preparing Manchester鈥檚 indoor arena for Celine Dion is one thing. Getting it ready for the World Swimming Championships was quite another 鈥� after all, it didn鈥檛 even have a pool.
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FeaturesSweden's leading light
Lighting has a critical role to play in the sustainability of our buildings. One Swedish firm, though, hasn鈥檛 forgotten the aesthetic side 鈥�
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FeaturesWashroom lockers
Washroom Washroom鈥檚 Tempo collection has been used at the 拢5.8m Mark Hall sports centre in Harlow, Essex.
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Movers and makers
Kingspan Insulation鈥檚 Kooltherm K12 Framing Board has passed the fire test under BS 476 Part 21. The test is designed to assess the length of time building materials can maintain integrity and resistance under fire conditions. It provided the required performance for more than 50 minutes.Cladding manufacturer Kalzip has revamped ...
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Laminate panelling
Polyrey has launched Papago, a collection of decorative laminate wall panelling for interior applications.
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Heavy duty partitioning
British Gypsum has introduced a hybrid version of its GypWall Extreme partition system for applications that need one side of the wall to perform beyond the BS5234 鈥淪evere Duty鈥� rating.
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Self-cleaning cladding
SpeedDeck 好色先生TV Systems has enhanced its Vitesse steel-faced architectural wall cladding products by offering an optional self-cleaning surface.
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Suspended ceilings
Armstrong World Industries, a supplier of suspended ceiling systems, has extended its range of metal ceiling solutions with the introduction of the Orcal Canopy.
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Laminate cladding
Abet鈥檚 MEG collection of exterior grade laminate has been extended to provide a new range of colours, styles and finishes.
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FeaturesSpotlights
Zumtobel鈥檚 new Arcos spotlight and wallwasher system provides architects and designers with a complete range of spotlights for specification in museums, art galleries and shops.
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FeaturesDoorstep challenge
Doors for retail premises not only have to look good but meet a host of functional requirements. Peter Mayer of 好色先生TV LifePlans runs through the issues and life-cycle costs
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FeaturesNeil Sachdev: Want to work for Sainsbury's? First stack some shelves ...
Supermarket giant Sainsbury鈥檚 plans to spend more than 拢700m annually on growing its space by 10% over the next three years. But if you want to impress commercial director Neil Sachdev, you鈥檒l need to know your way around the shop floor.
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FeaturesThe plot to escape Erinaceous
When Britain鈥檚 fastest growing consultant began to fall apart, the firms it bought had to find a way to avoid sharing its fate. For seven months they fought a hidden war to save their lives. Sarah Richardson found out how six of them pulled it off
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FeaturesProduct placement: Wolseley Sustainable 好色先生TV Center
Wolseley has decided that the best way to market its sustainable products is to build a showroom out of them. But how well does the idea stand up?
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The tracker: On the cusp
There鈥檚 been negative sentiment in the construction industry for a while now, and Experian Business Strategies鈥� March survey does nothing to ease fears of a serious downturn
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FeaturesHealth and safety solutions
Stephen Kennett explains why the contenders for Best Safety Product or Equipment at next month鈥檚 Health and Safety Awards are worth taking notice of
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FeaturesRenzo Piano: The man in the high chapel
You may be one of those who think Renzo Piano鈥檚 Shard in the City of London is just pie in the sky, but the architect himself has no doubts. Besides, he鈥檚 got friends in high places. By Dan Stewart
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FeaturesHays 2008 Consultants' salary and benefits guide
If your staff room looks like this it鈥檚 safe to say that employers are still having to do all they can to retain talented staff. David Parsley introduces this year鈥檚 consultants鈥� salary guide with a look at some of the quirkier perks on offer
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FeaturesStadium terracing: Good to firm
A lightweight alternative to concrete stadium terracing has arrived in the UK, via the oil rigs of Alaska. But will sports fans notice the difference underfoot? Stephen Kennett finds out