CONTRACTS & PROJECTS A West End wonder
A luxury glass entrance has been made to measure for 60 St Martin’s Lane, adding a touch of GEZE glamour to the exciting mixed use scheme in London’s fashionable West End. GEZE UK’s IGG bi-parting sliding door has been custom-made to the precise dimensions of the entrance, incorporating both the frame and the locks within the double glazing so it appears to be made entirely from glass. GEZE’s unique 7cm drive unit, the Slimdrive SL operator, is bolted directly to the glass, creating an ultra-modern, seamless effect, with no visible frames. A top- of-the-range IGG door has also been installed with a manual swing door operator, to the right hand side of the entrance, providing access outside normal office hours. Together, the two doors provide both complete accessibility and security. Aesthetically, the frameless double glazed system complements the traditional stone façade and columns at 60 St Martin’s Lane, while practically, the seamless glass surface is easy to keep clean and maintain. For more information telephone 01543 443 000, email
info.uk@
geze.com or visit
www.geze.co.uk
AET meets
University challenge Advanced Ergonomic Technologies Ltd (AET), the manufacturer and supplier of the Flexible Space System, has successfully completed a project for the University of Surrey. At the centre of the University’s Stag Hill campus, the instantly recognisable gold and glass framed library, which seats over 900 users, benefits from the use of AET’s innovative air conditioning system. The client’s brief was to incorporate an air conditioning system for the new 4,950sqm four-storey extension to the University library that was easy to maintain and reconfigure using on-site general maintenance staff. Not only did the client wish to create minimal disturbance to occupants, but also, through an eco-conscious design, achieve an excellent BREEAM rating. All the mechanical services, aided by AET’s Flexible Space System, were specifically installed at low level, thus removing the need for a false ceiling and increasing headroom as well as helping to increase the overall space available for the students by 50 percent. The architect, RMJM and consulting engineer, EDP Ltd proposed the AET CAM-C underfloor supply and return air system, which was approved by the client for its flexibility and simplicity to maintain. Using AET’s underfloor return air in the raised-access floor satisfied all concerns the University had over future churn. AET has integrated the system with a Nesite raised-access floor, provided in a finish to meet the project specification. For more information visit
www.flexiblespace.com
recycling Enterprise Reconomy, one of the UK’s leading brokers in outsourced waste management and recycling services, has been selected by the Enterprise Group to handle its waste management procurement processes and deliver recycling-led solutions and landfill diversion initiatives to its public sector and utility industry customers nationwide. The £1billion Enterprise Group, with over 13,000 people and 150 locations across the UK, has upwards of 40 years experience working with utility and public sector companies providing over 100 front-line services to meet local needs. Its Group Procurement team was charged with sourcing a recycling and waste partner to help meet a target of recycling 90 percent of waste generated on all its contracts by the end of 2012. The three-year agreement, across both utility and government divisions, will see Reconomy provide a range of services from utility tipping, aggregate supply and hazardous waste disposal right through to nationwide skip hire and general waste and recycling. Reconomy will manage this through its extensive national supplier base of waste and recycling providers. For more information telephone 01952 292 000 or visit
www.reconomy.com
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