THE WEIGHTY ISSUE OF LOADING REQUIREMENTS
Posted on 12th August 2016While the same balustrade system can be suitable for a wide variety of buildings, the detail of the specification must include loading requirements that are tailored to meet the individual building’s needs in terms of both building type and occupancy levels. Loading requirements are calculated based on maximum occupancy levels rather than average occupancy and…
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FIVE TOP TIPS FOR SPECIFYING THE RIGHT BALUSTRADE SYSTEM
Posted on 12th July 2016Specifying the right balustrade for your building demands a detailed understanding of the requirements of its specific use and construction, which is why it is always beneficial to work with a trusted balustrade specialist to ensure compliance whilst meeting budgets and systems are in-keeping with the aesthetics of the building. There are several points to…
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DELTA DATA GOES LIVE IN NATIONAL BIM LIBRARY
Posted on 17th May 2016While many suppliers to the construction sector have dragged their heels in preparing for BIM (Building Information Management), Delta Balustrades has always been ahead of the curve and had a full set of system data available in Revit as far back as 2012. What that has meant for architects is the ability to design our…
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SUPPORTING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Posted on 26th April 2016The University of Liverpool is a renowned centre of excellence for medical research and now a major restructuring has brought together leading infection researchers into a single new Institute of Infection and Global Health at the £50 million Apex Building. Designed by architects, Fairhursts Design Group, the 5950m2 Apex Building includes specialist lab facilities specified…
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HEALTH & SAFETY…WHO’S RESPONSIBLE?
Posted on 20th April 2016Balustrades are installed to prevent the risk of falls from stairs, terraces and balconies but even the smallest of design errors can result in health and safety failure. So who has design responsibility? For architect-designed schemes with a named balustrade specialist, responsibility for safety of design and installation lies with the balustrade company. ‘Contractor’s choice’…
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