In January Soundcraft finished a major two year fire door project for Kingston University. Over 3500 fire doors were involved. The value of the contract was £815,000. The works included the installation of over 500 new white laminate faced fire doors providing FD30S and FD60S fire resistance. In addition, timber fire rated screens and doors
A contract to manufacture and install 400 front entrance doorsets for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (RBK) was awarded to Soundcraft in December 2013. The work, valued at £460,000 is due to start in February 2014. The Royal Borough selected Soundcraft, not only for offering the best value, but also for satisfying the
Composite timber and aluminium systems are increasing specified across a range of sectors from schools and educational buildings to residential blocks of flats; from municipal buildings – civic centres or libraries to sports and leisure centres; office buildings to hospitals and health centres.
The exciting new development at the heart of Croydon, Saffron Square is set to change the face of the London Borough.
A wide range of Hybrid composite curtain walling, windows and doors were chosen for the Music school rehearsal rooms and performing arts teaching centre at Frensham Heights School, in Surrey. The ‘Hybrid’ composite system was specified by IID architects as both windows and curtain walling was required. Gareth Box from IID comments “We chose the
Specialising in manufacturing and installing composite (alu-clad) Hybrid curtain walling, plus associated windows and doors, Soundcraft has completed another demanding school project, at the Lady Eleanor Holles School in Teddington, Middlesex.
As a door manufacturer it’s surprising how often we are asked to explain the difference between flush and panelled doors. The question comes from a variety of sources, such as architects, contractors and developers, and it can be difficult to know which one is best for a project if you don’t understand what distinguishes one
Setting the standards in architectural design and implementation the RIBA 2013 Awards showcase some of the best buildings of the year. ‘Crowbrook’, a private house designed by Knox Bhavan Architects, won a RIBA National Award: one of 2 awards presented to the ‘East’ region, and one of only 3 private houses out of the other
Wandsworth Borough Council have awarded Soundcraft the contract for the replacement of over 1800 front entrance doors (FEDs) at several sites across south west London. Many of the doors will be fire rated (FD 30- tested at Chiltern International Fire) and are required to be Secured by Design. This is Phase 9 of Wandsworth’s door
As part of its on-going commitment to quality and development, Soundcraft has joined the BWF. The British Woodworking Federation provides a voice for the industry and works with government on changes and revisions to building regulations, industry standards and specifications. The BWF provides advice and support to their members along with a range of benefits