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Koh-I-Noor Nursing Home – Perth, Australia

CS Acrovyn by Design has been applied to doors with stunning results at local Perth nursing home, Koh-I-Noor creating an uplifting feel for patients.

Filed Under: Bespoke Wall Coverings, Healthcare, Projects, Wall Protection

Digital Wall Covering For Hospital Children’s Ward

Discover how Wigan Royal Infirmary used Acrovyn by Design Digital Wall Covering to distract patients in the paediatric ward and protect its walls.

Filed Under: Bespoke Wall Coverings, Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design, Healthcare

High Performance Entrance Matting at BREEAM Rated Co-op HQ

Discover the bespoke entrance matting system specified to protect internal floor finishes and keep dirt out of the BREEAM rated Co-Op Headquarters.

Filed Under: Entrance Matting, Projects Tagged With: Office, Pedisystems

Decorative Wall Panels for Hospital CT Scanner Room

Discover how Acrovyn by Design decorative wall panels help calm patients visiting the CT Scanner room at California Pacific Medical Centre.

Filed Under: Bespoke Wall Coverings, Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design, Healthcare

Digital Wallcovering at Blackburn Rovers Football Club

Discover the vibrant, impact resistant Digital Wallcovering used to help keep the players tunnel looking fresh and appealing for guest teams and fans.

Filed Under: Bespoke Wall Coverings, Projects, Retail & Hospitality, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design

4 Free Movement Joints Resources to Help You Specify

No two projects are exactly the same, so if you are struggling to find the right product for your movement joints, or don’t know where to start, we can help

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Allway, Expansion Joint Covers, Movement Joints

How Much Entrance Matting Do I Need For My Building?

We explain how much entrance matting you need to be compliant, and how much entrance matting industry experts actually recommend - there is a difference.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems

Aluminium Entrance Matting at London Retail Store

Discover the aluminium entrance matting solution used by a London retail store to reduce shop cleaning costs and protect shoppers from wet, slippery floors.

Filed Under: Entrance Matting, Projects, Retail & Hospitality Tagged With: Pediluxe, Pedisystems, Retail

Retail Wall Protection Solutions at Poundland Birmingham Store

Discover how Poundland Birmingham is using Acrovyn® to protect its store from impact damage and high maintenance costs.

Filed Under: Projects, Retail & Hospitality, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, Retail

How To Compare Architectural Louvre Models

Comparing architectural louvre models can be tricky we highlight the key criteria to look at and what the performance data you're given actually means.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

3 Examples of Waterproof Expansion Joint Systems

Discover 3 examples of waterproof expansion joint covers from the CS Allway® range and how they're different.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

Car Park Expansion Joint Covers at Banbury Station Multi-Storey

Discover the car park expansion joint covers protecting a multi-storey in Banbury from significant building movement and heavy, moving traffic.

Filed Under: Aviation & Transport, Expansion Joint Covers, Projects Tagged With: Car Parks, Expansion Joint Covers, Transport

Hospital Wall Protection at Children’s Hospital

Discover how a recent refurbishment of the Birmingham Children's Hospital general surgical ward has transformed the environment for both patients and staff.

Filed Under: Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, Healthcare

The Evolution of Architectural Louvre Blades

The Evolution of Architectural Louvre BladesArchitectural louvre blades have undergone quite the transformation since their invention discover how they've changed for the better and what these changes mean.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

Aluminium Entrance Matting & Security Systems in Retail

Discover how Construction Specialties and Intrepid Security solved incompatibility issues between aluminium entrance matting and retail security systems at a London retail store.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems, Retail

Designing with Glass: How to Protect Glass from Impact Damage

Glass is becoming an increasingly prominent design feature in new and refurbished buildings, we show you how to protect that glass from impact damage.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn

Impact Resistant Hospital Fire Doors at Perth Royal Infirmary

Discover the highly durable and easy to maintain hospital fire doors chosen to protect Perth Royal Infirmary.

Filed Under: Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn Doors, Fire Doors, Healthcare

Royal Oldham A&E Department – Oldham, UK

Discover the hospital wall protection package that has transformed the Royal Oldham A&E department, reducing maintenance costs and increasing aesthetic appeal.

Filed Under: Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, Healthcare

Earn Continuing Professional Development Points with CS

We welcome the opportunity to provide you with the latest industry information so you can staty at the top of your game, that's why we offer a range of CPD Presentations.

Filed Under: News

6 Surprising Facts That’ll Make You Fall In Love With Entrance Matting

Entrance matting is an often overlooked building component, discover 6 surprising facts that will make you appreciate its importance in your building.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems

High Performance Entrance Matting for Student Accommodation

Discover the high performance entrance matting system trapping dirt and moisture at the entrance of a large student accommodation block in Edinburgh.

Filed Under: Education, Entrance Matting, Projects, Sector Tagged With: Education, Pedisystems, University

Hotel Wall Protection at Residence Inn by Marriott

Discover the hotel wall protection package used to protect guest rooms and back of house areas at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel in Edinburgh.

Filed Under: Projects, Retail & Hospitality, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, hotels

5 Wall Protection Rails That Will Save Your Budget

Wall ProtectionImpact damage is a costly and common problem for any building owner or operator, knowing which types of wall protection to use where can help save your budget.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn

Warrington Hospital Dementia Ward – Warrington, UK

Discover the Wall Protection solution used to help guide dementia patients around the corridors of Warrington Hospital.

Filed Under: Projects, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, dementia, Healthcare, HRB20, SCR50, SM20

Triple Bank Architectural Louvre Performance at Double Bank Dimensions

Discover how CS has managed to achieve triple bank architectural louvre performance in a more compact, spatially efficient package than ever before.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

Impact Resistant Fire Doors at St Helier Hospital

Discover how St. Helier Hospital are reducing fire door maintenance costs & extending both door and building lifecycle.

Filed Under: Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn Doors, Fire Doors, Healthcare

WARNING: Economy Architectural Louvres Aren’t As Cheap As You Think

Exploring the hidden costs behind economy architectural louvres, drawing on CS' 60 years of experience in performance louvres we show you what can go wrong.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

WARNING: You Are Losing Money by Not Using Retail Wall Protection

Discover how custom retail wall protection can not only protect your store, hotel or restaurant, but also help create a great experience for your customers.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design, Retail

5 Crucial Fire Door Regulations You Need To Know About

Fire Safety is critical in any building, we run through 5 crucial fire door regulations you need to know about and how they affect you.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn, Fire Doors, Legislation

3 Ways to Protect Interior Wall Corners

Discover 3 ways to protect interior wall corners in any type of building. Without protection corners can become seriously damaged compromising safety.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn

A Brief Intro to Architectural Louvres

Architectural LouvresWe discuss what architectural louvres are, why they are used on buildings and the different types available.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Performance Louvre System

Buying a performance louvre for your project is complicated, so you need to make sure you ask the right questions at the time of purchase, here are 5 we recommend.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

Expansion Joint Covers at Waterloo Station

Discover the expansion joint covers protecting Waterloo station from potentially damaging building movement and linking a new extension to the existing building.

Filed Under: Aviation & Transport, Expansion Joint Covers, Projects Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers, Transport

Retail Entrance Matting for IKEA Store

Discover the tough entrance matting solution cleaning foot and wheeled traffic entering the Manchester Ikea store.

Filed Under: Entrance Matting, Projects, Retail & Hospitality Tagged With: Pedisystems, Retail

5 Steps to Expansion Joint Specification Perfection

Expansion joint cover specification isn't easy, we break the process down into 5 easy steps to ensure you choose the right joint cover for your project.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

5 Tips for Extending the Lifecycle of Your Entrance Matting

Entrance FlooringEntrance matting is a key part of health and safety in a building or workplace, discover our 5 tips to ensuring your entrance mat keeps on performing.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems

Designing for Healthcare, it’s not just about the functionality

We outline the importance of good interior design and a clear wayfinding/communication strategy within healthcare facilities.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design, Healthcare

How Third Party Certification Can Help Your Fire Prevention Strategy

Discover the benefits of third party fire door testing and how it can help the fire prevention strategy in your building.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn Doors, Fire Doors

4 Important Items to Consider When Selecting an Expansion Joint Cover

There are several key criteria you must consider, for expansion joint cover specification. Discover the four that are the most important to remember.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

How to Combine Indoor and Outdoor Entrance Matting

Parcours PedisystemsBS 7953 recommends that entrance matting be a minimum of 2.1 metres but that's not always possible, so combining indoor & outdoor entrance matting is essential.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems

#Didyouknow – Solving Block-out Issues with CS Expansion Joint Covers

Learn how some Expansion Joint Cover products from Construction Specialties can help solve problems with inconsistent expansion joint block-outs.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

Data Centre gets CS Performance Louvre Weather Protection

Discover the Performance Louvre system protecting the priceless infrastructure and mission-critical information at one of Australia's leading data centres.

Filed Under: Louvres, Projects Tagged With: Data Centre, Industrial, Louvres

How to Choose an Expansion Joint Cover Manufacturer

Choosing an expansion joint cover manufacturer that can help you specify the correct expansion joint cover for your project is essential, we show you what to look for.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

The Benefits of Artwork in the Healthcare Environment

Discover how carefully selected artwork, introduced into the healthcare environment can benefit patient recovery time and reduce hospital maintenance costs.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design, Healthcare

Hospital Handrails & Crashrails at Tameside Mental Health Unit

Discover the hospital handrails specified at Tameside Mental Health Unit for their renowned durability, hygienic properties and wide range of options.

Filed Under: Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, BG10, Healthcare, HRB20, Mental Health, PP76, SSM20

5 Parking Garage Expansion Joint Covers

Car Parks are a demanding environment for Expansion Joint Covers, discover 5 parking garage expansion joint covers from CS that you can rely upon.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Car Parks, Expansion Joint Covers

Class A: Not all Weather or Performance Louvres are the same

Learn why not all Class A Performance louvres can be considered equal, what BS EN 13030:2001 involves, plus louvre specification considerations.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

The Importance of In-Store Graphics and Displays

Learn the importance of long lasting brand walls in the retail sector. And how Acrovyn by Design can help reduce maintenance costs and boost brand.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design, Retail

What is an Expansion Joint Cover?

Discover what an expansion joint cover is, how it works, why you need them and what its role is within the structure of your building.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

5 Signs Your Office Entrance Mats Need Replacing

Entrance FlooringTo help you work out when your office entrance mats need replacing here are 5 signs to look out for as you walk across it everyday.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Office, Pedisystems

Retail Store Planners: When Less Wall Protection is More

Discover the new retail wall protection product that not only protects your walls, but your branding too.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn by Design, Retail

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Forget About Your Entrance Mat

There is more to entrance matting than meets the eye, it’s not just there to look nice, it has important functions to perform, here are 5 important functions.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems

CS Provides Entrance Matting for Blandford School in Dorset

Discover the entrance matting system trapping dirt and moisture and protecting the interior floor finish of Blandford School in Dorset.

Filed Under: Education, Entrance Matting, Projects, Sector Tagged With: Education, Pedisystems

Hospital Handrails in the Cefn Coed Mental Health Ward

Discover the wooden handrail system currently installed as part of a patient centric, wandering loop design at the Cefn Coed Mental Health Ward.

Filed Under: Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, Healthcare, Mental Health

Floor Joints and Entrance Matting at the Mall Shopping Centre, Blackburn

The Mall Shopping Centre in Blackburn underwent a major refurbishment and extension, adding further shops and revitalising the centre as a whole.

Filed Under: Entrance Matting, Expansion Joint Covers, Projects, Retail & Hospitality Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers, Pedisystems, Retail

Expansion Joint Covers at County Square Shopping Centre

CS were asked to replace a competitors failing Shopping Centre Expansion Joint Cover. CS supplied and installed the APF series EJC.

Filed Under: Expansion Joint Covers, Projects, Retail & Hospitality Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers, Retail

Acrovyn Wall Protection at Marks & Spencer Retail Stores

Retail Wall ProtectionDiscover how CS helped Marks & Spencer revamp their stores nationwide, with the help of Acrovyn Wall Protection.

Filed Under: Projects, Retail & Hospitality, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, Retail

Retail Safety – Slips, Trips and Broken Hips – BS 7953 Compliance

Slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries and can happen almost anywhere. Discover how entrance matting can help reduce the risk of slip & trip accidents.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: BS 7953, Pedisystems, Retail

Facilities Managers: Cost Efficiency vs Quality of Care Part 1/2

Part 1 in our series exploring ways in which Facilities Managers can become more cost efficient whilst maintaining and improving quality of care.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn, Healthcare

5 Reasons You Should Use Hygienic Sheeting In Your Laboratory

Hygiene regulations in laboratories and other hygienically sensitive areas require wall surfaces be smooth and easy to clean, discover why you should use hygienic sheeting.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn, Hydroclad, Laboratory

How To Correctly Specify Building & Architectural Louvres

Did you know that specifying building louvres on free area alone can cause problems? We explain how you should be specifying louvres and why free area alone isn't a good idea.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

4 Ways To Reduce Airport Maintenance Costs

Reducing airport maintenance costs whilst providing a safe and attractive environment for passengers is a challenge for many airport operators. We can help.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Airport, Transport

Hospital Wall Protection at Royal United Hospital in Bath

The neo-natal intensive care unit at the Royal United Hospital in Bath features CS Acrovyn Wall Protection throughout including Acrovyn Hydroclad.

Filed Under: Healthcare, Projects, Sector, Wall Protection Tagged With: Acrovyn, Healthcare

6 Questions For Your Retail Entrance Mats Supplier

The entrance to your store should be welcoming and provide a positive first impression for your customers, discover what you should be asking any new retail entrance mats supplier.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems, Retail

5 Essentials of Retail Wall Protection

Retail store interiors are subject to a constant barrage of scuffs and scrapes from bags, trolleys and shoppers, discover the 5 essentials to retail wall protection.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn, Retail

Building and Architectural Louvres Explained

Architectural louvres are ventilation products that allow air to pass through then whilst keeping out unwanted elements such as water, dirt and debris.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Louvres

4 Products To Keep Your Hotel Looking Smarter Longer

Keeping a busy hotel looking smart and welcoming is no easy task, with a wide range of products, discover how CS can help you protect your hotel interior.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn, Acrovyn Doors, hotels, Pedisystems

Hospital Interiors: 5 Ways To Cut Costs & Stay Safe

Interior finishes have a huge impact on the building and maintenance costs of a hospital, discover 5 that will help you cut costs and stay safe.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn, Healthcare, Pedisystems, Wallglaze

Brand Your Entrance: Bespoke & Custom Floor Mats from CS

Ensuring your entrance is clean and well branded is an essential part of retail design, it being the first thing a visitor sees. Discover how to brand your entrance.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems

Approved Document M – LRV and Visual Contrast

The second blog post in our series of Approved Document M Compliance showing how to become compliant with Light Reflectance Values and Visual Contrast.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn

Approved Document M – Entering a Building

Discover the role entrance mats play in Approved Document M compliance ensuring foot and wheeled pedestrians are able to enter and exit a building safely.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Approved Document M, BS8300:2010, Pedisystems

Need Waterproof Expansion Joint Covers? Try the PDA/PDS Series from CS

Stopping water ingress at the expansion joint is crucial, especially in areas exposed to the elements, discover the ideal waterproof expansion joint cover.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers, Waterproof

Entrance Matting and British Standards BS8300 & BS7953

We explain what you need to do for your building to be compliant with both BS8300 & BS7953.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: BS7953, BS8300:2010, Pedisystems

Looking for Hygienic Floor Joint Covers? Try the GT Series from CS

Hygienic Floor Joint Covers ensure an easy to clean, smooth surface for trolleys and beds to move across in the healthcare environment. Discover the GT series from CS.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

Explosion Relief Panels in Buildings – Do You Need Them?

If you are designing or maintaining a facility which has the potential for a dust explosion, it is possible that you should consider explosion relief panels

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Explovent

Expansion Joints in Concrete Slabs

When engineers are designing the structure for a tall or large footprint building expansion joints in concrete slabs are frequently used.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

Corner Protectors for Walls – Acrovyn, Rubber or Stainless Steel?

Among the most vulnerable areas are the corners of walls which can quickly become seriously damaged without corner protectors, but which material should you use?

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Acrovyn

Looking for Barrier Matting? Here Are 5 Reasons to Try CS Tetras

Discover Tetras carpet tiles, an economical and effective barrier to dirt, moisture and grit entering your building. Here are 5 reasons to give it a try.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Pedisystems

3 Options for Exterior Brickwork Expansion Joints

Exterior brickwork expansion joints are often needed where two building structures meet. Discover 3 options that will work for the exterior of any building.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Expansion Joint Covers

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