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Norwood lands cleanroom deal from Bouygues at new eye centre

Construction Enquirer

Demountable modular panelling systems specialist Norwood has been appointed by Bouygues UK to deliver a Grade B cleanroom at Oriel – a new centre for eye care, research, and education being built in Camden, London. This modular and adaptable system allows the hospital to easily reconfigure the space as future needs arise.

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Sydney Metro’s Bankstown Station nears completion

Roads Online

The Sydney Metro station entrance building at the eastern end of the site has reached its final construction stage, with paving of the concourse area underway as well as the installation of 19 new Opal gates. In the Sydney Metro station building, interior fit-out works are progressing for the ceilings and back of house rooms.

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ARCHITECT USES ‘SIGNATURE’ CATNIC URBAN ROOFING AND CLADDING FOR COASTAL HOUSE EXTENSION

Specification Product Update

Raum Architects, based in Mumbles, was commissioned by the couple to re-imagine the house. high vaulted ceiling and provides the first-floor master bedroom with a breathtaking sea view. The ordering system was easy to use with support from Catnic, allowing us to specify our requirements and order everything within a week.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

The award was fittingly presented to the Adair County Commission in the historic 1917 Missouri State Capital along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri. However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements.

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Study analyzes effectiveness of reflective ceilings

BD+C

To quantify the illuminance and energy consumption levels achieved by increasing the ceiling’s light reflectance (LR), ceiling system manufacturer Armstrong World Industries commissioned Brinjac Engineering to conduct two controlled studies. Illuminance is a measure of the intensity of light on a unit area of a surface.).

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

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From LEED to WELL: Certifying healthy, resilient, and sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. It supports LEED strategies for site development, thermal comfort, and long-term building performance.