The problems with student accommodation
With demand outstripping supply, and the number of university applicants continuing to grow year-on-year, the need for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) is greater than ever.
Specifying curved curtain walling: The Island Manchester
With more than 50% of the scheme delivered, we’re now progressing the curtain walling elements of Bowmer + Kirkland’s landmark ‘Island’ development in the centre of Manchester. With defining curved elements we outline some of the considerations in specification and delivery.
Acorn appointed to Affinity Living Lancaster Wharf Scheme
Acorn Aluminium has been appointed to deliver window and curtain walling elements of Birmingham’s Affinity Living Lancaster Wharf scheme by main contractor, Torsion.
Lowering conversion costs and accelerating delivery
Acorn Aluminium is currently on-site at a landmark student scheme in Leicester. Adopting an innovative approach to delivery, we’ve worked with the main contractor and client to control costs and accelerate delivery.
Net Zero and the value of commercial property
The commercial sector’s transition to net zero is expected to accelerate in 2024. Something which will directly translate into property values.
Confidence returning in 2024 but competence still key.
The forecast for the commercial property sector is on an upward trajectory but core competencies and project discipline remain key, according to Paul Stevens, Managing Director, Acorn Aluminium.
When the fine detailing counts: The Island Manchester
Acorn Aluminium started on site at Bowmer + Kirkland’s landmark ‘Island’ development in the centre of Manchester in August, following extensive testing and modelling ahead of time.
Grounded ambition
Acorn Aluminium is delivering on landmark schemes nationwide. We report on the companies strategic growth plan – and why it won’t be over-stretching itself.
Acorn onsite at landmark Peterborough scheme
Acorn Aluminium has started on site at the high profile Northminster development in Peterborough, set out over between three and 11-storeys.
Acoustic specification
UK city centre housing stock has increased by 16 per cent since 2011, nearly three times more than the increase in the suburban housing stock, making acoustic insulation key to development. Paul Stevens, Managing Director, Acorn Aluminium discusses.