Real Challenges + Real Solutions | CS Project Case Studies

Overcoming the risk of explosion on new GRTgaz sites

To complete the energy transition from L-gas to H-gas in northern France, GRTgaz is carrying out major work on the Hauts de France network. The aim of the operation is to safely supply the transport of gas to more than 1.3 million inhabitants, who still benefit from L-gas.

New Obernai Hospital – Alsace, France

In 2008, the project to build a new hospital better adapted to the peri-urban growth of Obernai was validated by the Regional Hospitalization Agency of Alsace.Among the many objectives of this project, the NHO must first and foremost meet the health needs of the population while complying with regulatory obligations regarding accessibility and fire safety.

UNIQLO Clothing Stores – Australia

The popular APF expansion joint cover from Construction Specialties has been installed in two Australian UNIQLO Clothing Stores, (Hornsby & Chatswood).

ITER: the CS louvers at the service of an inexhaustible energy

ITER is the most ambitious contemporary scientific project in the field of energy. It aims to demonstrate that thermonuclear fusion is a energy source that can be used to replace exhaustible fossil fuels.

Hôtel Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile: major renovation for the Parisian giant

In the heart of the 17th arrondissement, Paris Étoile offers a breathtaking view of the capital's most beautiful monuments. Ideally located a few blocks from the Arc du Triomphe and Avenue des Champs-Elysées, this 38-storey skyscraper provides direct access to the Palais des congrès and places it as a key business centre within the capital. The new Parisian flagship of the Hyatt group has just been completely renovated.

CS Gridline Entrance Flooring at Philadelphia Art Gallery

CS Gridline™ was chosen to complement the entryway finishes. Not only is dirt effectively trapped at the door, cutting down on maintenance costs and improving indoor air quality, but the stainless steel properties also offer a beautiful yet sustainable solution.

Three CS ranges protect the new building of the Cedar Clinic

For its extension project, the Cedar clinic near Rouen (76) has relied on the performance of Construction Specialties solutions. From the envelope to the entrance mats, to the wall protection, three CS ranges protect and enhance the structure for years.

The commune of Lambersart (59) chooses the soft welcome Pedisystems mats for communal buildings

To participate in the communal life of 27,000 inhabitants, Lambersart has many municipal buildings and inquires to offer them a pleasant experience from the first steps inside these buildings. The commune of Lambersart chooses the soft welcome of Pedisystems mats.

86 Pedimat® entrance mats provide cleanliness for 48 buildings.

Faced with an energy loss and wear of some of its rental housing, Habitat 76 has recently entrusting the rehabilitation of more than 876 housing units on 48 buildings. To improve the thermal comfort and to ensure a durable protection of floors Habitat 76 has renewed its trust in CS

Ely Leisure Village – Cambridge, UK

CS were approached by RG Carter to supply and install external solar shading for the new Ely Leisure hub in North Cambridge. CMP Architects wanted the shading solution to make a bold statement by incorporating different coloured blades throughout the cantilevered Brise Soleil system. Discover the complete project.

Luxury Star & Garter Leisure Suite Benefits from Wallglaze Performance Coatings

CS supplied a range of performance coatings to protect the walls and ceilings, including ornate gold leaf, from the high humidity, high chlorine environment

Pedisystems® solutions protect the new CREA headquarters

Rouen has chosen to rehabilitate shed 108 on the quays of the Seine as a contemporary construction. CS has tailored the entrance systems to ensure that all entrances are protected.

Salisbury District Hospital – Wiltshire, UK

As part of a lift refurbishment project at the Salisbury Hospital CS supplied a collection of Acrovyn products to transform the shabby lifts.

VIA 57 West – New York, USA

CS supplied RSH-5700 louvres to the VIA 57 West building, offering high airflow and rain defence performance.

Fenwick Department Store – Colchester, UK

CS supplied 4 clear anodised Pediluxe entrance mats with interior carpet inserts to the Fenwick Department Store in Colchester.

Lida Vets Practice – Newmarket, UK

CS supplied a Solar Shading solution to Lida vets, offering reduced glare and solar heat gain for their glass, conservatory style waiting area.

Elimax® partitions used to structure and fit out Flemming’s offices in Tours

The Elimax® concept can be used to fit out premises with a system of partitions using personalised cladding with an aluminium frame.

Acrovyn® and Stelatex® protection for the new economic and cultural hub of Le Havre.

The Cité Océane have invested in a major project which includes the rehabilitation of the Docks Café and a cube-shaped building, the Carré des Docks

Acrovyn® wall protection system installed in the new Clinéa Bellefontaine medical centre in Nancy

With a European presence in more than ten countries, the Orpea has recently built a new Clinéa clinic in Nancy, in the Grand Est metropolitan region.

Printed Wall Mural for Kennedy Space Center

Photos of Astronauts in Space were embedded in Acrovyn by Design and installed on the walls & lobby doors of the IMAX Experience at the Kennedy Space Center

Rubber Wall Protection Package for the Seclin-Carvin hospital group

The premises of the technical services for the Seclin-Carvin hospital group have recently been relocated and their design has been reconsidered.

Bristol Royal Infirmary – Bristol, UK

A comprehensive wall protection package featuring Acrovyn Corner Guards, Textured Sheet, Bespoke printed wall protection and Bed Head Protectors.

Tameside Macmillan Unit – Tameside, UK

CS supplied curved timber handrail and a comprehensive protection package to the new Tameside Macmillan Unit offering a modern, non-institutional aesthetic.

Retail Entrance Matting for Leclerc store

Responding to its need for expansion, the Leclerc hypermarket at Normanville, located in the retail park at Cap Caer, near Evreux, is opening a new store.

Innovative Protection Package for Bristol Life Sciences

CS supplied a collection of performance coatings as well as a custom expansion joint cover for the laboratories and atrium at Bristol Life Sciences.

Butterfly Wall & Door Mural for St Michael’s Hospital Mortuary

A beautiful image of butterflies has been encapsulated in CS Acrovyn by Design, transforming the entrance to the mortuary area of St Michael’s Hospital.

Printed Wall Mural for Heart Hospital Operating Theatre

CS supplied printed wall murals to the Heart Hospital Operating theatre, transforming the patient experience & helping to make them feel calm & cared for.

CS Explovent at CANMET Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory

The Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory required a testable, resettable explosion venting solution to replace their sacrificial plywood panels.

Explosion Venting for Gas Bottle Store at Glangwili General Hospital

CS supplied three 1.22m x 2.44m explosion venting panels to Glangwili General Hopsital for a new medical gas store within the hospital.

Service Corridor Protection for Guildhall Shopping Centre

Discover the Service Corridor Protection package from CS that ensures Guildhall Shopping Centre's back-of-house areas stay maintenance free for years.

High Performance Doors, Walls & Ceilings for Optegra Eye Hospital

Optegra's new eye hospital in London has benefited from a high performance interior finishes package from CS, protecting doors, walls & ceilings in theatres

Parking Expansion Joint Covers in Casino Multi-Storey

The casino's existing parking expansion joint covers were leaking between floors, and had also become a trip hazard. Discover how CS solved their issues.

Printed Wall Protection for Lehigh Valley Health Network

The design team wanted to provide interest & distraction for the children whilst ensuring walls were durable & easy to clean, they chose Acrovyn by Design.

Digital Wall Covering For Hospital Children’s Ward

Discover how Wigan Royal Infirmary used Acrovyn by Design Digital Wall Covering to distract patients in the paediatric ward and protect its walls.

High Performance Entrance Matting at BREEAM Rated Co-op HQ

Discover the bespoke entrance matting system specified to protect internal floor finishes and keep dirt out of the BREEAM rated Co-Op Headquarters.

Shopping Centre Entrance Matting for Bentall Centre

Concerned about slip accidents and potential floor surface damage the Bentall Centre needed a high performance shopping centre entrance matting system.

Decorative Wall Panels for Hospital CT Scanner Room

Discover how Acrovyn by Design decorative wall panels help calm patients visiting the CT Scanner room at California Pacific Medical Centre.

Oakwood Dementia Ward – Reading, UK

Oakwood Dementia Ward at Prospect Park Hospital has recently undergone a significant refurbishment, incorporating supportive imagery to aid patient recovery

Heavy Duty Movement Joint Covers at Grand Central Birmingham

Heavy duty movement joint covers were required at Grand Central due to it being such a high traffic location for both pedestrians and vehicles.

Royal Bournemouth Hospital – Bournemouth, UK

Due to the locations of the murals, and the risk of damage the Estates Department required an impact resistant, easy to clean medium for their imagery.

Digital Wallcovering at Blackburn Rovers Football Club

Discover the vibrant, impact resistant Digital Wallcovering used to help keep the players tunnel looking fresh and appealing for guest teams and fans.

Screening Louvres at Nuffield Hospital Provide Essential Airflow

2 large external plant areas were required to house new cooling equipment at the hospital. Both plant areas needed to be secured and screened from the surrounding environment, whilst still allowing essential airflow to the equipment.

CS Zonal Approach to Entrance Matting at Roadchef Stafford South Services

At the Stafford South Services, it was important to eliminate hazards to visitors by trapping water, dirt and debris at the entrance of the building.

Modular Entrance Matting for The Mailbox Shopping Centre

CS supplied a collection of high-end, modular entrance matting solutions to protect the gorgeous tiled floor throughout the Mailbox.

Acrovyn by Design Adds Drama to Bochum Stadium Players Tunnel

CS Acrovyn by Design with embedded images of an old mine shaft have been installed in the players tunnel to dramatically reflect the history of the club.

Southmead Hospital – Bristol, UK

Bristol’s £430 million Southmead Hospital has received a comprehensive protection solution package incorporating many of CS’ world renowned products.

Car Park Screening Louvres for Premier Inn, Gatwick

Aluminium car park screening louvres have been used to screen the extensive car park area underneath the Premier Inn, at Gatwick Airport.

Hotel Protection Package for Tune Hotels, Canary Wharf

To achieve a durable, spatially efficient solution to protect the walls in their hotel rooms, Tune Hotels chose CS Acrovyn Sheet.

Weather Resistant Ventilation for Westgate House, Brentford

To ensure adequate ventilation was provided, whilst keeping the rain out of the building a weather resistant ventilation solution was required.

Morriston Hospital – Swansea, UK

The trust required a compliant and co-ordinated Wall Protection Package to make the facility accessible to all visitors and protect the building fabric.

Custom Wall Protection for Children’s Hospital

The design team's goal was to create a calm and healing experience whilst delivering durability, the team chose Acrovyn by Design Custom Wall Protection

Custom Artwork for Riley Children’s Hospital

Beautiful, custom artwork paired with a durable and easily cleanable surface have helped to create a series of beautiful corridor spaces for Riley Hospital.

Bespoke Entrance Mat at GreenAcres Woodland Burial

Outside the main entrance to the park’s modern and highly sustainable ceremonial building, a bespoke entrance mat from Construction Specialties was installed.