contracts and projects
Integrity voice
combines a voice alarm system with a high specifica-
tion public address system and is incredibly flexible.
Consisting of two networked 42U racks, supporting a
alarm brings order
ACO draining
combination of 331 BS 5839-compliant vandal resist-
ant ceiling speakers across 18 separate PA zones, the
SigNET’s powerful Integrity voice alarm/public system also includes a custom-paging panel in the expertise
address system has been installed at a prestigious main reception and a firefighter’s microphone in the
Crown Court building in the Borough of Hounslow main security control room for the day-to-day man-
ACO Building Drainage was recently involved
in London as part of a multi-million pound expansion agement of the site. Fully compliant with BS5839 Part
in the design and installation of a complex
project. The existing Court building in Isleworth has 8, BS7827 and BS-EN60849, Integrity’s unique PC
drainage solution for Paradise Street, a major
been extended to accommodate six new Crown software enables a VA/PA system to be designed and
regeneration project in the centre of Liverpool.
Courts, a development which will increase custodial demonstrated prior to purchase. Its capacity for all
An effective drainage system was essential to
capacity and the infrastructure necessary for the cause and effect scenarios to be tested and auditioned
ensure the vast walkways spanning the entire
courts to function. The ambitious project called for a gives site management unrivalled confidence and con-
length of South John Street would remove the
complete overhaul of the life-safety equipment and trol over site evacuation strategies.
rainwater efficiently and quickly. Building
SigNET’s Integrity was approved for the site. Integrity For further information telephone 0191 417 4551.
Services Consultants WSP Building approached
ACO Building Drainage for a workable solu-
tion, having collaborated with the drainage
specialist on a number of successful projects
previously. ACO began to develop a unique
drainage system, following detailed architectural
drawings showing where the drainage channels
would be required, as well as working closely
with the WSP and Crown House public health
engineer to ensure compliance with the latest
regulations and Client requirements. Taking
these requirements into consideration, ACO
offered a solution that would be effective, safe
and pleasing to the eye. The system was pur-
pose designed and manufactured, made from
316 grade stainless steel and incorporating
proven ACO AS301 drainage channels.
For further information telephone 01462
816666, email buildingdrainage@aco.co.uk
or visit www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk.
Silent acoustics by STO Ltd
that would work alongside this challenging design,
providing high levels of acoustic absorption and
StoSilent, the light and rigid suspended acoustic achieving the desired aesthetic appearance. The
system, is specified for use on the new wing of the StoSilent Panel Robust acoustic system is used in
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It required a system the vaulted area of the building to create individu-
ally designed curved panels, which run the length
and breadth of the room. These acoustic panels
are fixed to purpose designed metal framing sys-
tems, which curve to a 5m radius. StoSilent Panel
Robust, with its tough mesh reinforcement is ideal
for curved substrates, and provides an impressively
high average acoustic absorption level of 0.70
NRC - 0.65 αW (250-2000 Hz). The non- accessi-
ble ceiling is slightly suspended because it needed
to house the lights, smoke detectors and wiring,
whilst the curved panels follow the shape of the
vaulted roof. Sto approved installation contractors
Baker Stickland created the original metal work
grid, with a bespoke design that allowed the boards
to be curved and attached to the ceiling. The 32
panels, 16 on each side of the ceiling are finished
with the acoustically transparent coating, StoSilent
Superfine, spray applied in white.
For further information telephone 01256 337 602.
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