In the past two years we have been working in partnership with Feltham Construction at the prestigious School of St Swithun’s in Winchester, on a £425,000 project creating new kitchens and refurbishing the old, plus adding new classrooms and associated facilities. Soundcraft’s works involved the design, supply and installation of curtain walling, windows and external
At Soundcraft, we always have been great supporters of Beckenham rugby club. This passion for Rugby went even further with the involvement of three of our Directors Kevin Smith, Robert Thomson and Terry Marshall. In the 90s they were part of the “B2” team, often called “the Ship of Fools”, which was the most successful
Approved Document M of the Building Regulations (access to and use of buildings) is often referred to as Part M or ADM, and provides guidance on the design and construction of buildings to ensure access and inclusion for all.
BS 8300 is the code of practice that helps disabled people make the most of their surroundings through architectural design in the built environment.
When specifying doors and associated elements such as openings and ironmongery, it’s clear that the regulations are, well, not very clear.
Offering safe and inclusive access to all buildings is important for ensuring everyone who wants to enter or leave a building can do so. Here in the UK, it’s also required by the Building Regulations Part M and various other standards and regulations. Part M deals with the access to and use of buildings. It
At Soundcraft we have our own Iron Man, Will Jones, Director of Technical/Contracts! Last Sunday Will completed his first Ironman 70.3 challenge in 6 hours 58 minutes. The challenge required competitors to swim, cycle and run over a gruelling course. The event was held in Exmoor National Park, one of the most picturesque areas of
Daryl Herridge, Soundcraft’s portcullis door assembly manager, recently competed in the ETU European Duathlon championships, held in Madrid. Representing GBR in the 50 – 54 year old Super Vet age group Daryl came twenty first in a field of almost fifty. The duathlon involves a run of 5K, followed by a 20K bike ride, completed
Several new appointments have been announced by Soundcraft. Managing Director Rob Thomson continues to have day to day responsibility for Performance Door sales, with increasing emphasis on the supply and installation of fire rated, SBD front entrance doors (FED) for the social housing market. Dominic Chugg becomes Director of Contracts, overseeing the company’s timber and
In partnership with PRJ Compliance Soundcraft has developed a presentation on fire door installation that is aimed at contractors, developers and architects to raise awareness of this vital aspect of fire protection. Equally applicable to the new build or refurbishment markets, the presentation covers the legislative background, relevant codes of practice and guidance documents, and