Case Studies – PSS Magazine

Altro solution brings life to design-led Hull birth centre

Posted on November 7, 2017November 3, 2017 by admin

A complete floors and walls solution from Altro has been used to create a relaxing, stylish and home from home environment for mums-to-be in a new birth centre at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital. The new midwife-led Fatima Allam Birth Centre has been designed to meet the needs of women who want a more natural childbirth experience. It comprises three birthing rooms, each individually designed to create a homely and relaxed feel in beautiful surroundings,…

Creating a safe learning environment with access control

Posted on October 31, 2017October 27, 2017 by admin

Creating the right level of accessibility and an efficient flow through a building for staff and children is now a key priority for those working in the education sector; however, this must be balanced with the need to provide a safe learning environment. Architects and contractors must consider the need to install access control solutions to meet this requirement in today’s modern learning environment, argues David Hodgkiss, National Sales Manager of ASSA ABLOY Access Control,…

Thames Valley fire and rescue services collaborate on next generation of fire engines

Posted on October 30, 2017October 27, 2017 by admin

The next generation of fire engines is now starting to serve in the Thames Valley following a successful 18-month project run in a partnership between Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire and Rescue Service, Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service. Their collaborative work has delivered fire engines which include the latest innovation and technological advances, and also further align working practices between firefighters in the Thames Valley. During…

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