PROJECTS
During the past 6 years we have been involved in some prestigious projects. However, all our installations are of equal importance to us and we treat all our customers equally whether your requirement is for us to automate your Grandmother's front door or we are installing a number of plate glass doors to a landmark building for a major construction company.
We are currently gathering photographs so you can see the full range of the types of work we undertake. In the meantime we have written a little about some of the diverse installations we have undertaken.
SHIRES SHOPPING CENTRE, LEICESTER for Sir Robert McAlpine
At the start of the construction of the recently completed Highcross Centre in Leicester one of the initial phases was to alter the access from the existing carpark into the Shires Shopping Centre. We were responsible for automating twelve pairs of swing doors leading from the parking area into the lift areas over three floors. All the doors are fully automatic, opening as they are approached from either side.
SOLIHULL COLLEGE for end user
This was a large project involving three phases of installation which included some new aluminium door leaves and also some repairs to existing doors prior to automation. We installed automation throughout the college allowing the students to move around the campus more easily.
THE CURVE THEATRE for Bovis
This building is currently nominated for a number of design awards and has recently been visited by Her Majesty the Queen during her visit to Leicestershire. This was a difficult brief due to the stringent requirements of the architect. The whole external building is fabricated from glass as are the three double entrance lobbies which we were required to automate, without any wiring or equipment being visible! This was finally achieved and the result is most impressive.
GPS PROXIMITY SYSTEMS for London & Quadrant Housing Trust
We have been working with London and Quadrant Housing Trust for a number of years mainly installing automated front door systems for their less able residents. Recently we were asked to specify an access control system for twelve of their residential homes which could be administered from their Head Office. The system operates with a SIM card at each site so no computer or telephone lines are needed. When a new tag needs to be added or a lost one deleted, the database at Head Office is amended and the SIM at the site is telephoned, this updates the information.
DENTAL ART for end user
These shop premises were acquired by our client to be transformed into a private dental practice. He wanted to project an 'up market' image to his clients. We installed aluminium shop windows and also a single sliding door, as the door fronts the pavement we made it open automatically from the reception area for customers leaving the premises and installed a push to open button outside to activate the door. The push button allows the door to open only when customers wish to enter the premises rather than opening every time someone walks past.
MRS WILLIAMS for Oadby Council
This lady is confined to a wheelchair and was unable to leave her house without assistance as there are steps at the front of her property and she was unable to open the patio door as it was 'tilt and slide'. We removed the existing patio door and screen and replaced it with a screen and swing door. Now the door has been automated and a new ramp installed, by our builders, Mrs Williams can press a button and leave the house without relying on others.
SOME OF OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
Salford Cathedral Visitor's Centre - 6.5m operator to carry plate glass doors operating on either fully automatic or access control.
Huntingdon Leisure Centre - Four pairs of swing doors to lobby to create a one way system for visitors.
Cheshire Peaks and Plains Housing Association - New aluminium entrances, automation and proximity systems for 12 of their residential homes in Cheshire.
Milton Gate - Central London refurbishment, 14 door sets