Slimline tonic

Article Abstract:

A 400,000 pounds sterling contract has been given to R Corben and Sons to repair the external steel and concrete fabric of the De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill-on-Sea, UK. The main defects are to the columns supporting the projecting balconies caused by sea spray. The steel cores are rusting and the covering render has cracked. Rust is removed by sand-blasting and the columns are covered with an epoxy anti-rust primer. Cement render is pumped into the steel core and over the entire column to provide fire-proofing. The cement render is waterproof.

Contracts, Maintenance and repair, Pavilions, R Corben and Sons

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Integrated circuits: A 116m pounds sterling electronic manufacturing plant, under construction near Swindon, has been designed by architect Sheppard Robson to stimulate interaction among the 1400 staff who will work there

Article Abstract:

The new electronic manufacturing plant currently being built near Swindon, is being developed by the Motorola corporation. It will act as the company's European centre, and was designed by Sheppard Robson, a London based architect. The design is modular, large-span, and steel-framed, featuring overhead services distribution. The three accommodation types are linked by a strip configuration, featuring four internal courtyards and a central mall.

Factories

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Terminal velocity

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Airline British Airways is due to open its new, 200 million pounds sterling office complex near Heathrow Airport, England, in December 1997. Around 11,000 sq mt of car-parking and offices are being fitted out in 22 months at the client's demand. Fast-track construction techniques, including new prefabrication methods, are being used to hasten the speed of the building work. Construction manager for the project is Mace.

Airlines, Buildings and facilities, British Airways PLC, Office buildings

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