Adapting hospital care to children of all ages
This article explores the challenges of balancing the functional aspects of care with creating an environment that is psychologically & emotionally supportive for young patients.
CS is proud to be certified to the standards of the International Organisation for Standardisation
For more than 75 years, the Construction Specialties has been committed to providing the best possible products and services for its customers worldwide. To ensure that our subsidiaries and products meet the very highest standards
Vertical Louvres – Rain defence from a different angle
Discover how vertical louvre models often out perform horizontal louvres and can sometimes reduce the amount of louvre required on the project.
The benefits of natural light in schools
In architecture, natural light is an integral part of building design, a source of creativity, and, above all, brings real added value, thanks to its effect on its users' comfort, health and mood. These qualities are all the more popular in buildings for living and places devoted to human activity such as educational buildings.
Green Walk: a collective event to clear up city litter!
We believe that awareness is best raised through action and that leading by example is a great way to change habits over the long term. For this reason, CS France and the Evreux Volleyball Club organised the first litter pick in Pacy-sur-Eure.
Build greener
Although construction can be considered a polluting sector, there are ways to make buildings "greener". In this blog, we look at certifications such as Cradle to Cradle and focus on Acrovyn® solutions that support and integrate into responsible projects.
CS Artist Spotlight: Laura Bender – How do you inspire healing with artwork?
Learn how Portland artist Laura Bender of SitePainters gathers her ideas to provide beautiful works of art that inspire healing.
3 sustainable ways to design a building efficiently
Improving the life cycle of wall finishes with Acrovyn® or limit the need for air conditioning in a building by regulating heat with Airfoil® and welcoming people into a clean environment and limit floor erosion with Pedisystems® welcome mats. We explain to you how to implement these sustainable solutions in a building.
Architects and manufacturers join forces to benefit users
Construction Specialties works with project management teams worldwide to offer bespoke solutions that address today’s architectural challenges. This is the approach that Construction Specialties France took on this project with Miranda and Jean-Marc Folléa’s architecture partnership.
Why and how to protect doors efficiently?
Doors are an essential element in the design of a building. They organise spaces and contribute to thermal and acoustic insulation. Whether they are used by staff or visitors, doors have the particularity of being handled twice. But against what and why protect them specifically?
5 points of vigilance to design the finitions of an efficient veterinary practice
Like traditional medical and hospital care, medical structures specialising in veterinary care require the application of the same strict hygiene protocols and the same codes of ethics. Providing a healthy environment at all times is essential and the result of continuous work. For this reason, the interior design must be studied according to the constraints encountered. And it is not so easy to keep a clean environment when patients are furry and feathered.....
Conférence sur l’évacuation du souffle d’explosion et le désenfumage
Construction Specialties France était invité par l’AGREPI Île-de-France pour animer une conférence sur le thème de “L’ÉVACUATION DU SOUFFLE D’EXPLOSION ET DÉSENFUMAGE”
6 faits à considérer dans une démarche de prévention de l’incendie [Infographie]
Tragiques et dévastateurs, les incendies sont un risque industriel majeur qu'une entreprise doit considérer et anticiper. Nous avons listé les 6 faits qu'il convient d'analyser pour prévenir les dégâts et le danger des incendies.
La protection passive contre l’incendie : focus sur les joints coupe-feu
La protection passive regroupe un ensemble de dispositions qui évitent la propagation rapide de l’incendie dans l’ensemble du bâtiment et dans les structures avoisinantes. Faisons-le point sur les joints coupe-feu et sur les bases de la protection passive contre l’incendie.
How to define explosive hazards to protect buildings from explosions
To comply with the European Directive 1999/92 / EC, the industrial risk assessment is mandatory for each production site. But which elements present an explosive risk? How to act to anticipate the risks associated with an explosion and what are the obligations?
How to Calculate Louvre Pressure Drop – FR pictures
Discover how to calculate louvre pressure drop and why it's an important factor to consider at the design or specification stage.
5 critères pour choisir le revêtement mural le plus adapté à votre projet.
Choisir un revêtement mural assure la finition et l'esthétique de l’ouvrage. Les propositions en la matière sont nombreuses, on retrouve les peintures, les toiles en fibre de verre ou encore des panneaux de protection murale. Nous vous proposons un tour d’horizon des solutions les plus utilisées.
CS France remporte le Grand Prix du VIE 2017
Depuis plusieurs années CS France recrute des jeunes, pour accroître les exportations dans les pays à fort potentiel de croissance. Retour sur une année d’expérience au Sénégal avec Sarah Adamou, lauréate du Grand Prix VIE 2017.
Performance d’un tapis : les critères d’un bon choix
Partons du postulat qu’un tapis est efficace simplement parce que l’on marche dessus. Découvrez comment choisir le tapis le plus adapté à votre besoin.
Nos conseils pour choisir et installer un tapis encastré
Découvrez tous nos conseils techniques et pratiques pour que votre tapis d'accueil soit idéalement installé et performant.
[Video] Dust Explosion at Farm in South Indiana, August 2017
A cloud of grain dust created by a collapsing grain store exploded, this type of explosion is a serious hazard in many manufacturing industries, learn more.
Comment choisir une solution d’accueil adaptée à votre projet ?
On ne pense pas toujours que l'accueil du bâtiment est le seul espace vu et foulé de tous…Retrouvez tous nos conseils pour que cet espace soit efficace
Designing with Glass: How to Protect Glass from Impact Damage
Glass is becoming an increasingly prominent design feature in new and refurbished buildings, we show you how to protect that glass from impact damage.
6 Surprising Facts That’ll Make You Fall In Love With Entrance Matting
Entrance matting is an often overlooked building component, discover 6 surprising facts that will make you appreciate its importance in your building.
