On New Years Eve in December 2015 a Dubai Skyscraper caught fire. There are varying reports as to how this fire started on this modern skyscraper, but what was surprising was the spread of the fire. It has recently been reported that this skyscraper fire that engulfed this hotel may have spread even faster because […]
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Spandrel Panels and high tech aluminium windows
Baron House in Newcastle Upon Tyne is a former 1970’s office building that like many has bene refurbished and is now occupied under a different use. In this case it has been extensively refurbished into a new Hampton by Hilton hotel. As a newly developed premises of 1,791 sq ft opposite Newcastle Central Station it […]
Types of Aluminium Column Covers
For commercial constructions aluminium column covers offer functional as well as aesthetic benefits. At Superior Insulated Panels we offer a wide range of pressed aluminium column covers to accompany our range of panels, aluminium pressings, louvres and other architectural fabrications. All are custom made by Superior and of course, custom finished by our sister company, Superior […]
Extensive use of aluminium provides new life to office building.
Guildford Business park is a prime location in Surrey that offers extensive corporate office space. Situated close to the A3, Guildford Business Park houses some of the most prominent and recognisable office buildings. It is already home to big corporate names such as Philips, Ericsson and Colgate Palmolive. Unit 3 Guildford Business Park was constructed […]
Building Renovations helped by aluminium panels.
The construction industry goes through some cyclical periods of growth with the 1980’s and 1990’s being a period that witnessed a boom in the construction industry. During this period, many commercial buildings were constructed and these are still performing well to this day. These older offices, hospitals, retail parks and other commercial buildings will be […]
Improving energy efficiency with aluminium panels
Energy efficiency in buildings is reasonably new. It was in the mid 2000’s that changes in Building Regulations came about calling for windows, doors and buildings overall to be more energy efficient. Older buildings built before the 1980’s did not have to meet much by way of insulation requirements. Cladding was basic in the insulation […]
Using timber and cedar panels in construction.
Cladding panels made from natural wood such as red cedar panels are specified more and more by architects who are looking to bring a natural element to their building designs. Another reason why red cedar panels and other forms of wood panels are used in construction is that they are a sustainable and renewable option. […]
Aluminium panels in front doors explained
Front doors used in the home and commercial buildings, frequently require insulated panels. How aluminium panels in front doors are used, depends on the door type and the look the client wants. Here, we explain some of the ways different aluminium panels in front doors give a different look depending on the thickness used and […]
Bespoke aluminium cills and soffits
Hendon Waterside is set in 420 acres of land in Barnet, North London. Constructed by Barratt homes this residential development of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments as well as houses will from an overall residential area of over 2000 homes. The West Hendon area of which this development is part of is part of […]
Bespoke aluminium pressings to BREEAM rated new student building
Superior Insulated Panels have contributed to the construction of a multi-million pound student accommodation project in the Aldgate District, London. Currently under construction, a 19 Storey student accommodation development is situated at 60 Commercial Road and will be completed in the summer of 2015. The building will consist of 417 Student rooms. At the top […]