DELTA SCORES HIGH AT LANSDOWNE SCHOOL
Posted on 27th October 2016Delta are very pleased to be included in the ‘Top 10 best performing subcontractors’ in the Kier Construction (London) BRAG Score Review. This was following our involvement in the Lansdowne School project in Stockwell, London. Kier Construction’s BRAG Scoring System is issued to their Contracts Team on a quarterly basis. There are ten areas of…
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DON’T DREAM OF WINNING, TRAIN FOR IT
Posted on 26th September 2016The shops may be filling up with Christmas paraphernalia, but it will take a while for memories of 2016’s triumphant summer of sporting success to fade. Both Team GB and Para GB performed better than ever at the Olympics, bringing home a record medal haul and a catalogue of inspirational stories about what it takes…
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BALANCING BALUSTRADE AESTHETICS AND SAFETY
Posted on 2nd September 2016Whether used for atriums, staircases, balconies, terraces or external areas, balustrades have an important role to play in ensuring the safety of a building for its users. In most installations, however, one of their primary functions is also to enhance the building’s aesthetics, so specifying a system that looks right is critical. It’s important to…
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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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