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.
Team profile: Rukinder Dhanda
With a background in project management and mechanical engineering, Rukinder Dhanda, Pre-Construction Coordinator, brings a practical and versatile skill set to his role at Acorn Aluminium.
Onsite headaches?
Skilled installation teams are scarce. With successful contract delivery reliant on the fit, having the right commercial partner pays.
‘Sent to Coventry’ – and delivered on time and in full!
We have recently completed on site at the £20m Coventry Hotel Indigo scheme by Bowmer and Kirkland L, adapting our delivery approach to support smooth project completion and overcome some specific challenges around access.
Heritage detailing
Acorn Aluminium has successfully brought Victorian-period detailing to the design of a contemporary student accommodation scheme in the heart of Leeds.
Acorn appointed to landmark student accommodation scheme
Acorn Aluminium has been appointed to deliver the curtain walling and window and door elements of a high-profile project in the centre of Leicester.
Sound thinking for the SEN sector
Acorn Aluminium has been appointed to deliver the curtain walling and window and door elements of a high-profile project in the centre of Leicester.