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Natural stone: modern methods in construction
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
12.00pm — 3.00pm
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Description:
What? Seminar
Where? Cube Gallery, Manchester
Who for? Designers, architests and others involved in the built environment
How much? Free (but please register)
More info and registration: Contact Hannah Kavanagh by email or call 0161 295 5076
Salford's Centre for Construction Innovation has organised 'Natural stone: modern methods of construction' - a continuous professional development seminar aimed at individuals interested in furthering their knowledge and achieving their design objectives through the use of stone in construction.
The seminar will:
- Provide an understanding of how stone can be used in traditional and modern architecture.
- Indicate the various fixing options including: handset, stone on precast, rainscreen and full wall rainscreen
- Consider the advantages each option offers
- Review design/build considerations.
Speakers:
- David Richardson, Director Building Technology Group, BRE
- Andrew Shutt, BA (Hons) arch, Commercial and Specification Manager, Stancliffe Stone.
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