Riding high

Article Abstract:

British company Hirst Conservation is a successful renovator of historic buildings. Owners Elizabeth Hirst and Nick Webster are well known within the industry and have worked on high profile structures such as Ely Cathedral and Hampton Court Palace in England. They use a small group of conservation experts and prefer to run the company from their home in Lincolnshire, England. They intend to expand the company and have a number of projects lined up which are to be funded by the national lottery.

Remodeling and renovation, Historic buildings, Hirst Conservation

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Housebuilders reject 'low value' slur

Article Abstract:

A recent report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation which accuses UK housebuilders of failing to make adequate investment and of low productivity has been strongly rejected by housebuilding companies. UK homes are put together efficiently, according to the House Builders Federation, and making greater use of technology on site would not necessarily improve quality. Housebuilders also believe that they are good at innovation, and that new homes do not represent poor value for money.

Standards, Construction industry

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Safe sets

Article Abstract:

The indoor tennis facilities at Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre in Southend, UK, are covered with an innovative mixture of flooring materials to provide a top quality surface for budding tennis players. The floor is made from materials including Decoturf, screed, polythene slip sheet and foam insulation. A cross-section diagram is given. The six million pounds sterling project was overseen and partially funded by the Lawn Tennis Association's Indoor Tennis Initiative body.

Finance, Design and construction, Sports facilities, Flooring, Floors, Lawn Tennis Association

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