No small problem

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A new steel and frame office is being built for the Citizens' Advice Bureau in Chessington, England, with completion due by end-March 1995. The new office has been designed to be accessible for all, regardless of disability. Forty thousand pounds sterling was raised through fund-raising events. Much of the materials and services were donated by subcontractors. Lighting, automatic doors and heating will be provided by the Instabus European installation bus which was donated by Siemens. The system will also guide blind employees or visitors via an earpiece.

Design and construction, Public buildings

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Making a splash: the developer who has made his mark on the North-west by turning derelict warehouses into trendy flats

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Tom Bloxham is the founder and director of Urban Splash, the north-west property company. He buys redundant buildings between Manchester and Liverpool and transforms them into mixed-use developments. He believes that old warehouses are a waste of resources, as often upper floors lie empty when they can be transformed into living or working space. Design work is undertaken by co-director, Jonathan Falkingham, an architect. The company aims to retain features of a building with historic interest.

Manufacturing and Industrial Building Construction, Industrial buildings and warehouses, Warehouse Buildings, Industrial construction, Remodeling and renovation, Warehouses

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Carriage return: consultant Gibb's new MD is thrilled to be back in transport after 18 months away

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Chris Green, formerly chief executive of English Heritage, is now managing director of Gibb Business Consulting, subsidiary of Sir Alexander Gibb & Partner, engineers. He aims to widen the company's activities, playing a more proactive role in seeking work. He believes Gibb already has a good reputation for engineering design and project management, but feels there is a need for it to become an expert in the things that precede consultancy.

Engineering Services, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, Engineering & Architectural Services, Management, Construction industry, Engineering design

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