Company focus: Kawneer

Article Abstract:

Kawneer Co. Inc. is a well-established name in the architectural aluminium industry. Architect Francis Plym established the company in the US at the beginning of the 20th century, but it now has a range of US and European operations, including Kawneer UK Ltd. The company specializes in curtain walling, shop fronts and windows. Major UK projects using Kawneer products have included the Oasis Forest Holiday Village butterfly building and the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. The company operates a partnering network of installers who participate in a continuous training programme.

Management, Construction industry, Aluminum construction, Kawneer Company Inc.

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Specifier's choice: Wellcome Trust Genome Campus

Article Abstract:

Wellcome appointed UK architect Sheppard Robson to design their new campus facility. The building cost 54 million pounds sterling to construct. Responsibility for material specification came under control of the contractor, Bovis, and the local planning office, as the site was listed. Reconstituted stone was contracted from Techcrete, which provided cladding material. Laboratory designs were chosen by allowing users to pick the equipment they preferred.

Buildings and facilities, Architectural design, Specifications, Wellcome PLC

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Profile: Fletcher Priest

Article Abstract:

Architectural firm Fletcher Priest is piloting a web-based management system, named ProjectNet, on a major building contract. The company's director Pero Maticevic is enthusiastic about the project which allows the entire design team to see changes to the design immediately. The system, available from BlueLineOnLine Inc., allows for remote discussions and automatic data handling, with little need for printing.

Usage, Innovations, Internet, Contracts, Architectural firms, Architectural services, BlueLineOnLine Inc., Fletcher Priest

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