Brick awards 1996

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The Burrell's Field development of student accommodation at Trinity College, Cambridge received the Supreme Brick Building of the Year Award at the 1996 UK Brick Awards. These are presented by the Brick Development Association. A description of the project together with the judges' comments is given for this and 7 other award winning entries. Winners include the Law Courts at Preston which took first place in the public and commercial section and the Brunei Gallery at the University of London which won the structural brickwork award.

Construction industry, Achievements and awards, Building, Brick, Brick construction, University of Cambridge. Trinity College

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A wee bit long in the tooth

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Mowlem Scotland is working very hard to ensure that the 16 million pounds sterling Waterfront leisure centre in Greenock, Scotland, is completed by summer 1997. The building was originally scheduled for completion in Sep 1996, but its innovative design, especially the complex cladding, has been causing unforeseen difficulties. Facilities at the site will include a 25 mt, six-lane swimming pool, a lagoon pool, a curling rink and an ice skating rink.

Contracts, Leisure industry, John Mowlem and Company PLC, Greenock, Scotland

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Credibility gap

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Local authorities are currently recladding social housing buildings. The intention is to solve functional problems and improve the appearance of buildings. Overcladding is available as in situ rendering or fixed rainscreen panels. Choice depends on several factors. Tight budgets have made cheaper render systems more popular.

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Waterproofing Compounds, Evaluation, Building materials industry, Waterproofing agents, Waterproofing

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