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In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of its public conveniences, Warwick District Council has retro-fitted five 250mm Glidevale Sunscoop tubular roof lights with light and sun deflectors, and Skyview diffusers to the public toilets at Pageant Gardens. David Medcraft at the council said: 'The centre of Warwick is a conservation area, so we also have to consider the impact aesthetically on the surrounding environment.

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In an effort to improve the energy efficiency of its public conveniences, Warwick District Council has retro-fitted five 250mm Glidevale Sunscoop tubular roof lights with light and sun deflectors, and Skyview diffusers to the public toilets at Pageant Gardens. David Medcraft at the council said: 'The centre of Warwick is a conservation area, so we also have to consider the impact aesthetically on the surrounding environment.

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Central battery systems from Cooper Lighting and Security have been fitted to the University of Leeds to reduce maintenance costs in the running of emergency lighting. It was decided to use several Menvier CeaGuard CG48 central battery units with slave luminaries. Alan Hansell, the university's technical officer, said: 'With a central battery system battery life tends to be longer, sometimes 10 years or more, and when they do eventually need replacing, it's a quick job carried out at just one location.'

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Central battery systems from Cooper Lighting and Security have been fitted to the University of Leeds to reduce maintenance costs in the running of emergency lighting. It was decided to use several Menvier CeaGuard CG48 central battery units with slave luminaries. Alan Hansell, the university's technical officer, said: 'With a central battery system battery life tends to be longer, sometimes 10 years or more, and when they do eventually need replacing, it's a quick job carried out at just one location.'

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The problem of integrating lighting control with audio visual, security and building management systems could be negated with the launch of Crestron's new CAEN-IB series of lighting control products. All elements are controlled via a Crestron processor, eliminating the need for a third party lighting control system.

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Brett Martin Daylight Systems, specialist in rooflighting for stadia and arenas, have completed a trio of international sporting projects Wembley Stadium, Galway Racecourse, and Kensington Oval in Barbados. Over 5,000 square metres of Safelight translucent GRP rooflights have been installed on the new Wembley stadium. The lights cover a significant area of the stadium directly beneath the iconic arch, providing 70% transmission of diffused natural light, essential for maintaining the grass on the pitch for the optimum playing surface.

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Brett Martin Daylight Systems, specialist in rooflighting for stadia and arenas, have completed a trio of international sporting projects Wembley Stadium, Galway Racecourse, and Kensington Oval in Barbados. Over 5,000 square metres of Safelight translucent GRP rooflights have been installed on the new Wembley stadium. The lights cover a significant area of the stadium directly beneath the iconic arch, providing 70% transmission of diffused natural light, essential for maintaining the grass on the pitch for the optimum playing surface.

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The cable management portfolio of MK Electric has been strengthened with the launch of Prestige 3D skirting - a system that is said to deliver high quality, professional installations with greater ease and speed of fixing. Prestige 3D skirting is an extension of the Prestige 3D dado trunking range and its launch is claimed will bring similar levels of data transmission compliance, cost effectiveness and filter-friendliness to cable management contracts. One of the primary benefits of Prestige 3D skirting is a marked increase of speed and ease of installation. The company has undertaken internal trials that - in a typical office application - has found it over 30% faster to install than its own Prestige Plus and similar competitor systems. From the outset MK looked at what the market wanted and two needs were highlighted - the need for compliance with CAT 6 structured cable system and the desire for easier installation. Prestige 3D skirting meets both these demands, while maintaining the stylish, sculptured high aesthetics of Prestige Plus.

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Lighting specialist Simmtronic has been commissioned to supply its SPECS3 lighting control systems for a refurbishment project at One Exchange Square. For energy saving, the perimeter lights dim in response to daylight and the interior lights to presence, and office occupants can take advantage of telephone switching, a feature that allows them to control the lighting above their work station through the telephone.

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Field control device manufacturer Sontay has played a critical part in the award-winning renovation of the Mayorhold multi-storey car park in Northampton. Sontay has supplied C-Probe Systems, with systems such as the measurement solution with online monitoring that allows the corrosion specialist to identify corrosion risk.

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