?May 2010
AIS launches ?A Guide to Partitions?
AIS will launch its new RIBA approved core curriculum CPD presentation ?A Guide to Partitions? at easyFairs Interior Fit-Out on 5 and 6 May at noon. The CPD presents the benefits, uses and performance of modern partitioning systems and is designed to make the audience aware of the innovative solutions available to specifiers from AIS members. The presentation covers:?
AIS and its membership?
How partitioning is used in a wide range of environments?
Different types of partitioning systems?
Guidance on performance to meet current regulations?
Performance requirements of the health and education sectors?
How products are tested in laboratories?
How to specify systems using NBS clauses?
New trends and technologies?
Case studies showing innovative solutions The CPD will be delivered by AIS technical manager Joe Cilia, who has over 30 years' experience in commercial interiors. Joe said: 'Launching our new CPD at easyFairs gives us a direct platform to architects and otherFIT OUT SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The Interior Fit Outs shortlist for the 2010 AIS Contractors Awards has been announced. The judges commented: ?The standard of the entries for this year?s awards is exceptionally high. If your contract didn?t make the shortlist, don?t be disappointed. It's not that it wasn?t good enough, it?s just there were entries that were even better!? Interior Fit Outs over £1,000,000 Ibex Interiors ? Aqua, London ISIS Projects ? Sofitel Spa, St James Hotel, London MITIE Interiors ? Spencer Stuart, London OPL ? Project Infinity, London Heathrow Interior Fit Outs £500,001 to £1,000,000 Bournes of London ? Kvadrat, London Patton Fit-Out ? Shepherds Bush Library, London Skansen Interiors ? CoStar, London Interior Fit Outs up to £500,000 Meronden ? Britannia Row, London Office Interior Solutions ? Email Vision, London Premier Interior Systems ? Penguin Covent Garden, London Utopia ? Utopia HQ, Bristol The winners will be chosen by Roger Adams, practice principal at architect Bisset Adams. Roger will announce the winners at the AIS President?s Lunch on 8 June. specifiers, and will increase awareness of AIS to a wider audience. We produced the CPD in conjunction with a selection of our supplier members, so we have built in best practice and innovation from almost 30 manufacturers. ?In due course we plan to have the CPD presented by both AIS and accredited presenters from the membership, to architects, surveyors and interior designers as part of a programme of continual professional development.? AIS chief executive Simon Forrester added: 'Our aim is to help specifiers turn their vision into reality, assisted by the strength of the AIS supply chain of almost 500 manufacturers, distributors and specialist contractors. This CPD is the latest addition to our range of assistance to architects, clients and designers.' AIS plans to expand its list of RIBA approved material, with CPD presentations for ceilings, drylining and raised access floors. For more information contact AIS technical manager Joe Cilia on 07795 958780, email joe-cilia@ais-interiors.org.uk or visit AIS at stand A3 at easyFairs Interior Fit-Out. Interiors Insight's editorial team: Jane Cook (left) with Clair MooneyRIBAaCPD
easyFairs Interior Fit-Out 5/6 May at noon
Come and visit AIS at stand A3, along with the following AIS members... Bridge Interiors ? D5 British Gypsum ? D8 Chicago Metallic ? B10 Circum Core (Charter Interiors) ? C11 Closewood Air Conditioning ? E5 CPD Distribution ? D13 Danoline ? D9 Duvale ? E9 Florprotec ? C5 Hills of Shoeburyness ? C3 Knauf AMF ? C6 Komfort Workspace ? D12 Lafarge Plasterboard ? E8 Lindner ? B6 OWA (UK) ? A4 Panelcraft Access Panels ? D10 Recruit Retail Services ? E2 Selectaglaze ? C9 USG (UK) ? B4Insight triumphs at MemCom awards
Interiors Insight has been crowned ?Newsletter of the Year? by MemCom, the representative body for membership marketing professionals. The judges said: ?We faced a tough challenge when assessing the entries, as the standard was extremely high. We chose Interiors Insight as our winner for its proactive response to member research. By introducing a number of new content strands, AIS has created a lively, informative 20 page publication, with strong use of photography which responds exceptionally well to members' needs.? Highly commended went to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). www.memcom.info MEMCOM 'NEWSLETTER OF THE YEAR' 2010ASSOCIATION OF INTERIOR SPECIALISTS
AIS increases security to Member Zone
AIS members will shortly be allocated new usernames and passwords for the AIS Member Zone, to allow for the introduction of admin accounts so members can update their company contact details held by AIS online. AIS chief executive Simon Forrester said: ?We have had to introduce additional security to protect our members? information particularly as in some cases we hold personal contact data. Protecting members? data has to be our priority.? www.ais-interiors.org.uk FEATURING The carbon agenda Safeguarding the innocent Fight for your rights Pick ?n? mix ...and more!x www.ais-interiors.org.uk
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