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This Month in Premier Construction Issue 17-7

One of the most exciting aspects of the construction industry is the constant drive to improve and transform.

Premier Construction Magazine- Issue 17-7

Dear readers,

One of the most exciting aspects of the construction industry is the constant drive to improve and transform. In this month’s edition of the magazine, we explore a dazzling array of projects which aim to enhance the areas in which we live.

One such project is the £3.5 refurbishment of 177 properties at Greenhill Court in Rutherglen, Scotland. Due to be completed in January 2013, the project will include the upgrade of all heating systems, the creation of a new concierge station and the provision of car park spaces. Energy efficiency is a key priority for South Lanarkshire Council and the improvements at Greenhill Court are expected to significantly benefit residents by reducing both costs and carbon emissions.

Often our buildings cater for exciting new advancements in sport, technology and education. The new £80 million St. George’s Park development in Burton upon Trent will inspire world-class performance for all 24 England football teams, whilst Loughborough College will soon celebrate the arrival of The Elite Athlete Performance Centre (EAPC) – an innovative concept that will help to develop the sporting prowess of gifted youngsters.

Every once in a while, a truly inspirational project will catch our eye. When it opens later this year, the Newbrook Farm centre in Worcestershire will be the first in the UK to include all of the different RSPCA disciplines. Covering an impressive 16,000 square metres, the development will also house the UK’s only two-storey cattery.

As much as the construction industry aims to evolve, another important element is the conservation and restoration of existing infrastructure. This is certainly the case for the Grade I listed Nanteos Mansion in Wales, where a £3.5 million refurbishment project will see the extensive repair of the building’s stunning original features. Over in Fochabers, Scotland, the early 19th century Swiss Cottage has been lovingly restored by Gordon Christie, ensuring its survival for another 50 years.

Developments can inspire, impress and astound, whilst evoking feelings of great pride and admiration. One particularly poignant project is the new Titanic Memorial Garden in Belfast, which is the first in the world to celebrate a memorial for all 1512 victims of the 1912 tragedy. Completed just in time for the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, the garden boasts a selection of beautiful springtime flowers including magnolias, forget-me-nots and rosemary.

We now invite you, readers, to join us as we examine the projects that are shaping the world around us; the projects that are there to remember, and those that we will remember in years to come.

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