Oxford University Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine, Oxford – UK
Acrovyn Wall Protection was specified to protect the interior walls from damage, ensuring focus can remain on the groundbreaking research, rather than building maintenance.
How Weather Louvres Work
In this blog post, we will delve into the workings of weather louvres, focusing specifically on their ability to defend against rain.
Life @ CS – Dorothea Donnelly [Technical Intern, UK]
Discover Dorothea's experience as a Technical Intern at Construction Specialties UK whilst she studied architecture at London Southbank University.
5 Ways We Can Help Elevate the Student Environment
Keeping students on track is a full-time job - and it's our job to help energise the educational environment with inspired solutions.
Residencia Sénior Francisca Cereja – Santarem, Portugal
Acrovyn hand rails, corner guards and hand/crash rails were chosen for the Residencia Sénior Francisca Cereja in Portugal, discover more here.
Loma Linda University Medical Center – California, USA
Large-scale expansion joint systems from Construction Specialties were designed and installed on the pedestrian bridge connecting the adult and children’s towers, allowing the structure to move adjacent to the building.
Modern Methods of Construction and the drive for more efficient ways of building.
We were challenged by Tata Steel to develop a louvre system that would suit their Fast Fit, clip in façade cladding system, creating a flush finish with the adjacent cladding, and enabling natural and mechanical ventilation for the building.
Vertical Louvres – Rain defence from a different angle
Discover how vertical louvre models often out perform horizontal louvres and can sometimes reduce the amount of louvre required on the project.
Construction Specialties becomes food donation point for Aylesbury Foodbank
To help support our local community, from Monday 31st October to Wednesday 7th December, Construction Specialties will become a Food Donation Point for Aylesbury Foodbank.
Hutchings Psychiatric Center – New York, USA
CS Bold Line B-7505 was specified for the Hutchings Psychiatric Center in Syracuse, New York to create a dynamic looking façade whilst providing essential airflow to the space behind.
The National Gallery – London, UK
CS Pedisystems® entrance matting products are keeping entrance areas of the National Gallery in London welcoming, safe and clean.
Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho Hospital Centre – Porto, Portugal
CS Acrovyn wall protection was specified to help maintain the highest levels of hygiene and protect interiors from impact damage.
16 Chestnut, Office Building – Denver, USA
CS Bold Line B-7505 was modified to include LED lights for the iconic 16 Chestnut Building in Denver, USA. Discover more about the project here.
Understanding Aerodynamic Coefficient
Learn what Louvre Aerodynamic Coefficient is, how it's measured and how to use it to specify the correct Louvre for your application.
Rose Hill – New York City, USA
Architects combined CS Architectural Louvres with metal vision barrier screens to create elegance and glamour at Rose Hill. Discover the result here:
Manchester Engineering Campus (MECD) – Manchester, UK
Learn more about the UK's largest higher education project, where CS louvres provide excellent airflow and long-lasting protection from wind-driven rain.
Semans Library UNC School of the Arts – North Carolina, USA
CS provided 12” and 18” vertical airfoil blades across the west facade of the building, creating a modern, eye catching exterior, and a cool comfortable interior for students.
Northampton University Campus – Northampton, UK
Learn how CS Rain Defence Louvres were used at the new Northampton Univeristy Waterside Campus and Energy Centre.
150 North Riverside – Chicago, USA
CS Rain Defence Louvres were chosen to withstand harsh weather conditions and regulate incoming airflow for the 150 North Riverside skyscraper. Discover why
Wilshire Grand Center – Los Angeles, USA
One Snowhill – Birmingham, UK
Offering great durability and strength, CS Pedimat® Ultra entrance matting has been installed at the stunning One Snowhill office building in Birmingham.
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center – California, USA
To ensure that the modern hub’s ventilation system was high performance, energy efficient & attractive, HOK architects turned to CS for Architectural Louvres.
Noris Network Data Centres – Nuremberg & Munich, Germany
CS louvres are providing maximum airflow and rain defence as part of an innovative cooling and power system at two Noris Network data centres in Germany.
CS Artist Spotlight: Laura Bender – How do you inspire healing with artwork?
Learn how Portland artist Laura Bender of SitePainters gathers her ideas to provide beautiful works of art that inspire healing.
Private Residence – South East England, UK
A CS solar shading system has provided an elegant new private residence with a stylish and sustainable way of creating a light-filled interior whilst managing solar heat gain and glare.
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals – London, UK
Premier League Football Stadium – London, UK
Construction Specialties has supplied a range of expansion joint covers and entrance matting for a new sports venue widely-regarded as the finest in Europe.
Calvary Adelaide Hospital – South Australia, Australia
Construction Specialties was proud to supply Acrovyn by Design for the patient bedrooms at Calvary Adelaide Hospital in South Australia.
8 Reasons to Choose Acrovyn
Our Acrovyn® brand is synonymous with building interior wall protection, here are 8 reasons to choose Acrovyn for your building.
Comcast Technology Center – Philadelphia, USA
CS supplied Gridline entrance flooring to the new Comcast Technology Centre in Philadelphia. The project architects also used Gridline for architectural accents throughout the building.
Maelfa Residential Tower Block – Cardiff, UK
1,236m of CS SLA Screening Louvre system was installed on the Ty Maelfa Residential tower roof to hide the existing plant equipment and transmission masts.
Confident Kids Child Care & Early Learning – Salisbury, Australia
CS supplied bespoke wall protection for a children’s early learning centre, which not only offered excellent impact resistance, but also imagery tailored to the client’s precise requirements.
Good to Give: A Volunteering Day at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital [UK]
As part of our Good to Give initiative, a group of CS employees spent a day volunteering at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital & Visitor Centre in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.
Good to Give: Care Home Garden Room Refurbishment [UK]
CS donated products and expertise to help brighten a local care home's Garden Room, giving residents a more welcoming, homely space to enjoy.
Design Considerations for Wall Protection in Healthcare Buildings
This article outlines the design considerations for wall protection in healthcare, including HBN 00-04, BS 8300-2:2018 and Approved Document M requirements.
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital – Middlesex, UK
CS provided an extensive wall protection package for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, including bespoke Acrovyn by Design, handrails, crashrails & more.
UNIQLO Clothing Stores – Australia
The popular APF expansion joint cover from Construction Specialties has been installed in two Australian UNIQLO Clothing Stores, (Hornsby & Chatswood).
St John of God Hospital – Bendigo, Australia
Glan Clwyd Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Centre – Wales, UK
Bespoke graphics depicting trees & colourful butterflys were incorporated into CS Acrovyn by Design and fitted to full wall height in cot rooms, waiting & play areas.
Good to Give: A Volunteering Day at Fremantle Court [UK]
As part of our Good to Give initiative, CS colleagues took a day out of the office to help a local care home by refurbishing their garden furniture.
Stirling Care Village – Stirling, UK
CS Acrovyn Wall Protection and Expansion Joint Covers were recently installed at the new Care Hub and Primary & Urgent Care Buildings at Stirling Care Village
Chequers Court Shopping Centre – Huntingdon, UK
Chequers shopping centre were concerned about the walls in their back of house area, and needed a solution that would protect them from impact damage.
Soar at intu Braehead – Glasgow, UK
CS provided a 92m² Pedluxe Entrance mat featuring exterior grade carpet inserts. With 17million visitors per year, the centre needed a durable entrance matting solution.
St Piers School (Young Epilepsy) – Surrey, UK
CS were approached by Interserve to supply and install Airfoil Solar Shading and Screening Louvres at the St Piers school.
Met Office Supercomputer Complex – Exeter, UK
CS supplied and installed a range of bespoke louvre systems to provide the new state of the art Met Office Supercomputer Complex with Natural Ventilation.
The Garment Factory, 10 Montrose Street – Glasgow, UK
To protect the interior floor surfaces and to reduce the cleaning and maintenance costs throughout the building, CS Pedimat Ultra entrance matting was specified.
Ragdale Hall Spa – Leicestershire, UK
CS were approached to provide a series of airfoil solar shading blades to create an architectural feature, and reduce glare through the mostly glass structure.
Menai Science Park – Anglesey, Wales
CS Acrovyn TP300 Rub Rails were specified for all circulation spaces throughout the facility, offering Light Duty protection for the walls.
The Mall Maidstone – Kent, UK
As part of major refurbishment works CS supplied GTP-300HD expansion joint cover, a heavy duty recess mounted floor cover, ideal for shopping centres with intensive traffic across the joint.
Lapwing Court Retirement Living – Peterborough, UK
CS Acrovyn HRWS6C was installed throughout the communal areas of the building, chosen for it’s non-institutional aesthetic & high quality finish.
The Residence at Nine Elms – London, UK
CS Pediluxe was specified with alternating Grey coloured interior carpet inserts to avoid an overpowering dark effect against the light colours of the lobby
Lancing Prep School – Hove, UK
CS Louvres were specified to provide essential ventilation & screening for the building. A combination of models were chosen to suit the projects needs.
NSW State Emergency Services Head Office – Wollongong, Australia
Chase Farm Hospital – Middlesex, UK
As part of a £200million redevelopment CS supplied and installed (via Conspec Contracts) an extensive wall protection package, protecting from impact damage
Designing Inclusive Environments for the Visually Impaired
This article looks at one of the key interior design considerations for the visually impaired, colour contrast. Examining how the visually impaired move about a building, and discussing the legislative requirements for colour contrast and light reflectance, we showcase example colour options & offer recommendations.
Specifying Handrails for Greater Accessibility
Focusing on the specification of handrails, this article looks at the design considerations to permit accessibility for those with physical mobility issues, and how they can help compliance with BS 8300, Approved Document M, the Equality Act and HBN 00-04.
CS Gridline Entrance Flooring at Philadelphia Art Gallery
CS Gridline™ was chosen to complement the entryway finishes. Not only is dirt effectively trapped at the door, cutting down on maintenance costs and improving indoor air quality, but the stainless steel properties also offer a beautiful yet sustainable solution.
Bolton Interchange Bus Station – Bolton, UK
A collection of CS Allway Expansion Joint Covers were chosen to meet the various performance and aesthetic requirements of different areas of the new Bolton Interchange.
66 Chiltern Place Car Park – London, UK
CS Acrovyn Rubber Wall Protection was specified by PLP Architecture to protect the underground car park of the new 66 Chiltern Place building in London. CS' in-house installation team, Conspec Contracts, installed the comprehensive protection package.
How Passive Fire Protection Limits the Spread of Smoke and Fire in Buildings: The Basics
Passive fire protection (PFP) attempts to contain fires or slow the spread. Passive Fire Protection takes many forms, from fire-resistant walls, floors, and doors to expansion joint fire barriers, sprinklers and fire alarms. Discover the legislation behind the use of these products and their benefits.
Ashford International Station Multi-Storey Car Park – Kent, UK
CS were approached by Ashford International to supply and install a watertight expansion joint cover solution on levels 4 & 5 of their multi-storey car park, due to an existing joint cover failure.
Ely Leisure Village – Cambridge, UK
CS were approached by RG Carter to supply and install external solar shading for the new Ely Leisure hub in North Cambridge. CMP Architects wanted the shading solution to make a bold statement by incorporating different coloured blades throughout the cantilevered Brise Soleil system. Discover the complete project.
Salisbury District Hospital – Wiltshire, UK
As part of a lift refurbishment project at the Salisbury Hospital CS supplied a collection of Acrovyn products to transform the shabby lifts.
BP Petrol Filling Station – Kent, UK
BP chose CS Omniwall to replace traditionally constructed walls in their new Kent Petrol Filling Station, helping to achieve a cleaner, faster build.
VIA 57 West – New York, USA
CS supplied RSH-5700 louvres to the VIA 57 West building, offering high airflow and rain defence performance.
Fenwick Department Store – Colchester, UK
CS supplied 4 clear anodised Pediluxe entrance mats with interior carpet inserts to the Fenwick Department Store in Colchester.
Lida Vets Practice – Newmarket, UK
CS supplied a Solar Shading solution to Lida vets, offering reduced glare and solar heat gain for their glass, conservatory style waiting area.
[Video] Dust Explosion at Farm in South Indiana, August 2017
A cloud of grain dust created by a collapsing grain store exploded, this type of explosion is a serious hazard in many manufacturing industries, learn more.
Kennedy Space Center – Florida, USA
Photos of Astronauts in Space were embedded in Acrovyn by Design and installed on the walls & lobby doors of the IMAX Experience at the Kennedy Space Center
Bristol Royal Infirmary – Bristol, UK
A comprehensive wall protection package featuring Acrovyn Corner Guards, Textured Sheet, Bespoke printed wall protection and Bed Head Protectors.
Tameside Macmillan Unit – Tameside, UK
CS supplied curved timber handrail and a comprehensive protection package to the new Tameside Macmillan Unit offering a modern, non-institutional aesthetic.
Bristol Life Sciences Laboratories – Bristol, UK
CS supplied custom expansion joint covers for the atrium at Bristol Life Sciences.
Butterfly Wall & Door Mural for St Michael’s Hospital Mortuary
A beautiful image of butterflies has been encapsulated in CS Acrovyn by Design, transforming the entrance to the mortuary area of St Michael’s Hospital.
Printed Wall Mural for Heart Hospital Operating Theatre
CS supplied printed wall murals to the Heart Hospital Operating theatre, transforming the patient experience & helping to make them feel calm & cared for.
CS Explovent at CANMET Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory
The Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory required a testable, resettable explosion venting solution to replace their sacrificial plywood panels.
Explosion Venting for Gas Bottle Store at Glangwili General Hospital
CS supplied three 1.22m x 2.44m explosion venting panels to Glangwili General Hopsital for a new medical gas store within the hospital.
Service Corridor Protection for Guildhall Shopping Centre
Discover the Service Corridor Protection package from CS that ensures Guildhall Shopping Centre's back-of-house areas stay maintenance free for years.
High Performance Doors, Walls & Ceilings for Optegra Eye Hospital
Optegra's new eye hospital in London has benefited from a high performance interior finishes package from CS, protecting doors, walls & ceilings in theatres
Parkland Memorial Hospital – Texas, USA
To ensure the hospital’s corridor walls could withstand constant use by 30,000+ patients a day, the hospital chose Hospital Grade Wall Protection from CS.
Parking Expansion Joint Covers in Casino Multi-Storey
The casino's existing parking expansion joint covers were leaking between floors, and had also become a trip hazard. Discover how CS solved their issues.
Printed Wall Protection for Lehigh Valley Health Network
The design team wanted to provide interest & distraction for the children whilst ensuring walls were durable & easy to clean, they chose Acrovyn by Design.
