Easy riser
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Bison Structures' stair-in-a-box concept offers a fully modular staircase which can make a significant contribution to reducing frame erection time. The concept is set to enter the commercial arena through Bison's partnership deal with Laing, preferred bidder for the 300 million pounds sterling National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, England. Stair-in-a-box is more expensive than traditional insitu, masonry or precast concrete staircase construction, but has the potential to bring savings that more than balance out the additional cost.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Passive resistance
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Fire insulation technical developments of the 90s focus on how existing materials may be used more effectively and the assessment of their performance. The trend towards larger more complicated architecture has led to the importance of fire engineering that studies how to control fire courses and damage. Developments in insulation materials are: a new fireproof glazing made by sandwiching clear intumescent gel in between sheets of glass and Monokote which is gypsum-based containing expanded polystyrene balls.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Match points
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Wimbledon's new 45 million pound sterling shopping centre, UK has been designed in the style of the turn of the century. Its theme is taken from the 2 listed buildings, the town hall and Edwardian fire station which do not retain their original functions. Project architect David Ridel has aimed to produce an Art Deco feel to the centre by using marble floors, wood, stone, wrought ironwork and stained glass.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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