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Touch vs touchless taps

by KWC DVS 18-05-2021

From a young age we have been encouraged to wash our hands after using the loo, before food prep and many other activities to eliminate germs. We’re now living in a generation where hand washing is paramount and touch-free products are most desirable and it's important to consider hygienic product...

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Why Do You Need Anti-Ligature Radiators For PICUs?
Why Do You Need Anti-Ligature Radiators For PICUs?

by Contour Heatin... 12-05-2021

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Hardwood or softwood – which is best
Hardwood or softwood – which is best

by George Barnsda... 05-05-2021

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What do we mean by secure windows and doors?
What do we mean by secure windows and doors?

by George Barnsda... 06-05-2021

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Acoustics case grows louder in future homes thinking
Acoustics case grows louder in future homes thinking

by Hush Acoustics 07-05-2021

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The truth behind the retained facade and timber windows
The truth behind the retained facade and timber windows

by George Barnsda... 02-05-2021

The requirements of a modern building are very different to...
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How do you balance planning constraints with environmental impact?
How do you balance planning constraints with environmental impact?

by George Barnsda... 01-05-2021

The world-wide focus on the climate emergency and the Britis...
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The magic of glass and how to specify
The magic of glass and how to specify

by George Barnsda... 30-04-2021

At a time of national lockdown, there has never been a bette...
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Minimising Ligatures In PICUs
Minimising Ligatures In PICUs

by Contour Heatin... 30-04-2021

Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are committed wards...
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The Best Radiator Covers for PICUs
The Best Radiator Covers for PICUs

by Contour Heatin... 27-04-2021

PICUs are mental health environments in which safety of serv...
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Design Considerations For High Secure Mental Health Units
Design Considerations For High Secure Mental Health Units

by Contour Heatin... 26-04-2021

Mental health environments need to ensure the safety and wel...
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Selecting Air Conditioning Guards For High Secure Mental Health Units
Selecting Air Conditioning Guards For High Secure Mental Health Units

by Contour Heatin... 13-04-2021

Due to the level of risk the patients pose to themselves and...
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Are LST Radiators Appropriate For High Secure Mental Health Units?
Are LST Radiators Appropriate For High Secure Mental Health Units?

by Contour Heatin... 07-04-2021

Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are intended to look...
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Time to take the health risks of noisy neighbours seriously
Time to take the health risks of noisy neighbours seriously

by Hush Acoustics 06-04-2021

London was plagued with poor air quality for centuries which...
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New LABC approved Raftertherm solutions for warm pitched roofs
New LABC approved Raftertherm solutions for warm pitched roofs

by Thermal Econom... 01-04-2021

Whether you are creating a room in a roof or just looking to...
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Selecting Radiators for High Secure Mental Health Units
Selecting Radiators for High Secure Mental Health Units

by Contour Heatin... 30-03-2021

Psychiatric intensive care units (PICU) are dedicated wards...
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LESSONS NOT BEING LEARNED ON SCHOOL FIRE SAFETY
LESSONS NOT BEING LEARNED ON SCHOOL FIRE SAFETY

by Knauf Insulati... 22-03-2021

While technology has enabled children to be educated in a vi...
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Design Considerations For Section 136 Suites: A Guide For Specifiers
Design Considerations For Section 136 Suites: A Guide For Specifiers

by Contour Heatin... 18-03-2021

A Section 136 Suite must be a safe, secure and a comfortable...
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INSULATION DESIGNED TO WEATHER A STORM
INSULATION DESIGNED TO WEATHER A STORM

by Knauf Insulati... 15-03-2021

This time last year, the UK was battered by four storms in q...
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Minimising Stash Points In Section 136 Suites
Minimising Stash Points In Section 136 Suites

by Contour Heatin... 11-03-2021

In Section 136 suites, individuals are searched before they...
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Section 136 Suites: Achieving A Calm Environment
Section 136 Suites: Achieving A Calm Environment

by Contour Heatin... 09-03-2021

The mental wellbeing of individuals entering a Section 136 S...
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Hygiene Considerations For Section 136 Suites
Hygiene Considerations For Section 136 Suites

by Contour Heatin... 06-03-2021

If you’re involved in the design or specification of a secti...
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Minimising Ligatures In Section 136 Suites
Minimising Ligatures In Section 136 Suites

by Contour Heatin... 05-03-2021

Due to the level of vulnerability of individuals using secti...
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Anti-Ligature Ventilation Grilles For Young Offender Institutions Pt.2
Anti-Ligature Ventilation Grilles For Young Offender Institutions Pt.2

by Contour Heatin... 26-02-2021

Continuing with our topic of ventilation grilles for young o...
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Acoustic focus holds the key to delivering quality in MMC housing
Acoustic focus holds the key to delivering quality in MMC housing

by Hush Acoustics 26-02-2021

With offsite construction and MMC set to play an increasingl...
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A tiny improvement to our architectural hinges
A tiny improvement to our architectural hinges

by Sugatsune Kogy... 25-02-2021

HES3D Series 3-WAY adjustable concealed hinge - HES3D series...
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Anti-Ligature Ventilation Grilles For Young Offender Institutions Pt.1
Anti-Ligature Ventilation Grilles For Young Offender Institutions Pt.1

by Contour Heatin... 25-02-2021

It’s important that anti-ligature ventilation grilles closel...
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Anti-Ligature TV Cabinets For Young Offender Institutions
Anti-Ligature TV Cabinets For Young Offender Institutions

by Contour Heatin... 24-02-2021

Anti-ligature TV cabinets are produced for use in various me...
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Anti-Ligature LST Radiators For Young Offender Institutions
Anti-Ligature LST Radiators For Young Offender Institutions

by Contour Heatin... 23-02-2021

Young Offender institutions are places of reform and offende...

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