INDUSTRY NEWS Brick recognition
Ibstock, one of the UK’s largest brickmakers, consolidated its industry leading position at the prestigious 2012 Brick Awards. It has maintained its excellent record of success at the annual event with nine of its 2012 projects selected as winners across half of the 13 competitive categories. Winning projects, which vividly highlighted the aesthetic appeal, versatility and performance characteristics of Ibstock’s extensive product range, covered a broad spectrum from Best International Project, through to Innovative Use of Brick and Clay Products, Best Commercial Building and Best Refurbishment and Renovation Project. In addition, two Ibstock projects received judges commendations and a further project that used Ibstock bricks won an award within the hotly contested Specialist Contractor of the Year category. For more information telephone 0844 800 4575 or visit
www.ibstock.com
Guide to aid dementia facility designers
The guide, Designing Alzheimer’s Facilities, has been produced by flooring experts Tarkett working in collaboration with recognised specialists in various related fields from across Europe. It gives an overview to understanding the condition and provides ideas to consider when planning interior spaces for use by those affected, such as hospitals and care homes. It has long been known that a stimulating environment is best for people and, as a medical environment experts,
Tarkett has recognised the contribution its specific expertise can make. Professor Schricker, Vice-President of the Union of German Architects and Designers, was one of the experts who helped Tarkett produce the guide and drew attention to the use of sensory and functional design in medical environments. Using the correct flooring helps people with dementia recognise a particular environment and the activity that takes place there, as well as areas to avoid. The guide suggests the different flooring and lighting to use in different areas to aid memory and calm patients. For more information telephone 01622 854 040 or visit
www.home.tarkett.co.uk
Growth in popularity
Despite the tightening of purse strings, Wet Leisure Centre’s continue to invest in swimming pool Heat Retention Covers. As energy prices look set to further increase in the foreseeable future, more and more establishments are looking to further minimise their carbon foot-print. Cale Sinfield, Plastica’s Customer Services and Marketing Manager commented ‘ 2012 has proven to be Plastica’s busiest year for Heat Retention Cover installations. Strong interest in the last quarter of 2012 indicates that 2013 will continue to see the growth in the popularity of Energy Saving Covers. For more information telephone 01424 857741 or visit
www.plasticapools.net
EXPANDING IN EPSOM
Aston Mead has announced the acquisition of Alistair Hodge, Epsom. The move brings the company’s total number of offices to six across Surrey, Berkshire and London. Charles Hesse, Director of Aston Mead said “ When this established agency became available, we jumped at the chance to add it to our expanding network of offices. We already have a number of
new homes developments coming to the market in the next few months in the immediate area and this office will now handle residential sales and lettings, land acquisition and auctions.” The Lettings and Sales departments will be run by Daniel Giordanelli and Marc Lynch. For more information telephone 01372 727071 or visit
www.astonmead.com
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