Top Commercial Design Trends – 2025
Construction Specialties shares the top commercial design trends and influences we're excited for in 2025.
Adapting hospital care to children of all ages
This article explores the challenges of balancing the functional aspects of care with creating an environment that is psychologically & emotionally supportive for young patients.
Elevating Education: Design Trends
Our 'Elevating Education' series continues with a look at how flexible, hybrid learning and biophilic design impact education in today's world.
CS RS-5605 Performance Louvre Wins AIRAH Product of the Year 2023
Construction Specialties were proudly awarded AIRAH Product of the Year 2023 for our RS-5605 high performance louvre.
Real Testing: In pursuit of precision
Real testing is the cornerstone of our operations, providing tangible assurance that comes with physically testing our louvres under various conditions.
How Weather Louvres Work
In this blog post, we will delve into the workings of weather louvres, focusing specifically on their ability to defend against rain.
Life @ CS – Dorothea Donnelly [Technical Intern, UK]
Discover Dorothea's experience as a Technical Intern at Construction Specialties UK whilst she studied architecture at London Southbank University.
5 Ways We Can Help Elevate the Student Environment
Keeping students on track is a full-time job - and it's our job to help energise the educational environment with inspired solutions.
EcoVadis Certification: Interview with Maud Avenel, QHSE Project Manager
As part of the EcoVadis certification process, Maud, our QHSE Project Manager, shares her experience, her commitment and the challenges she faced along the way. She provides a valuable insight into what she has learned from the experience, offering useful advice to those seeking certification with EcoVadis
Industries and situations for Explovent
As a leading supplier of safety vents, Construction Specialties is committed to providing innovative solutions to protect your buildings from such hazards.
Introducing the Safety Vent Range to Australia
Unleashing Explovent, the CS range of explosive safety vents that solve building protection concerns for Australian Fire Engineers.
CS Leads Louvre Industry with Australian First AMCA Certification
Construction Specialties are the only Australian manufacturer producing louvres that are tested and certified by AMCA standards.
A Day At Construction Specialties Australia
At Construction Specialties Australia, we focus to provide architectural solutions for wall protection, louvres, expansion joint covers and Explovent
Modern Methods of Construction and the drive for more efficient ways of building.
We were challenged by Tata Steel to develop a louvre system that would suit their Fast Fit, clip in façade cladding system, creating a flush finish with the adjacent cladding, and enabling natural and mechanical ventilation for the building.
Construction Specialties CPDs available on Archify Education
Construction Specialties CPDs available on Archify Education. Available are Wall Protection, Expansion Joint Covers and Louvres.
CS is proud to be certified to the standards of the International Organisation for Standardisation
For more than 75 years, the Construction Specialties has been committed to providing the best possible products and services for its customers worldwide. To ensure that our subsidiaries and products meet the very highest standards
Vertical Louvres – Rain defence from a different angle
Discover how vertical louvre models often out perform horizontal louvres and can sometimes reduce the amount of louvre required on the project.
Construction Specialties becomes food donation point for Aylesbury Foodbank
To help support our local community, from Monday 31st October to Wednesday 7th December, Construction Specialties will become a Food Donation Point for Aylesbury Foodbank.
Construction Specialties Ensuring Safety
Construction Specialties made the decision to have its Acrovyn® products put through a burn test and now have CodeMark accreditation.
Understanding Aerodynamic Coefficient
Learn what Louvre Aerodynamic Coefficient is, how it's measured and how to use it to specify the correct Louvre for your application.
The benefits of natural light in schools
In architecture, natural light is an integral part of building design, a source of creativity, and, above all, brings real added value, thanks to its effect on its users' comfort, health and mood. These qualities are all the more popular in buildings for living and places devoted to human activity such as educational buildings.
Green Walk: a collective event to clear up city litter!
We believe that awareness is best raised through action and that leading by example is a great way to change habits over the long term. For this reason, CS France and the Evreux Volleyball Club organised the first litter pick in Pacy-sur-Eure.
Construction Specialties France s’est engagé dans une démarche environnementale
Grâce au concours financier de la Région Normandie, notre site de production implanté à Pacy sur Eure en Normandie, fait peau neuve !Il bénéficie d'une nouvelle série d'outils de production destinés à améliorer notre empreinte environnementale et notre productivité.
Build greener
Although construction can be considered a polluting sector, there are ways to make buildings "greener". In this blog, we look at certifications such as Cradle to Cradle and focus on Acrovyn® solutions that support and integrate into responsible projects.
Introducing Our New Sales Champion
CS Australia are proud to welcome new team member, Lucas Grace. He is the Sales Manager for Expansion Joint Covers and Louvres for QLD and NT
State of the Art Cancer Centre for the Dubbo Community
Construction Specialities have worked closely with the Lipman team to deliver this much needed facility to the residents of Dubbo. Featuring new murals.
Introducing Our New Rising Star of Construction Specialties
Meet our newest staff member of CS Australia, Thais Freire, our new Sales Coordinator, who will monitor NSW projects and focus on our Acrovyn range.
CS Expansion Joints for Minor and Major Seismic Movements
Construction Specialties have a very extensive range of commercial expansion joint covers for all types of buildings and interior designs, even having the capability to withstand potentially devastating seismic activity.
Thermoforming – A Key Piece of Equipment
At Construction Specialties, some of our products require being thermoformed to be the correct size and angle with our thermoforming machine in Sydney.
Expansion Joint Covers and A Day In The Life Of An Estimating Manager
At Construction Specialties Australia, our Estimating Manger Henry gives us an overview of expansion joint covers and a look into his day to day activities
Our ligature resistant handrail being used at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Construction Specialties provides Wagga Wagga Base Hospital with the AW-LR handrail with anti-ligature feature, throughout the hospital.
Cutting The Curves – CNC, A Key Piece of Equipment
At Construction Specialties, the CNC machine processes a piece of material to meet the exact specifications by following each coded programmed instruction for your project.
CS Artist Spotlight: Laura Bender – How do you inspire healing with artwork?
Learn how Portland artist Laura Bender of SitePainters gathers her ideas to provide beautiful works of art that inspire healing.
Wiggle’s cofounder Greg Page explains to the CS Team his new mission.
Construction Specialties Australia heard first-hand the near-death experience Wiggles lead singer and cofounder Greg Page went through. Click to read more
Food for Life
Construction Specialties donated wall protection products to charity organisation Food For Life for their cool room and dry storage area.
Acrovyn® by Design presents the New Bedhead Collection
The Bedhead Collection range that is exclusively for Acrovyn by Design, features over 50 new design combinations to choose from.
Acrovyn® by Design together with Ready Images – A New Collaboration Venture
Construction Specialties are glad to announce that they will be collaborating with Ready Images, using their Acrovyn by Design to display nature images.
The Wonder Women of Construction Specialties
In the Australian construction industry, women still only make up only 12 percent of the workforce. Women show their skills in the construction industry.
Four Essentials to Maintaining Education Buildings
Schools, Technical Campuses and Universities can be very tough environments to maintain and keep looking fresh, with busy student areas often being subjected to extensive wear and tear, resulting in scruffy interiors and high maintenance costs.To help you keep on top of your education building maintenance budgets, we have focused on the four main areas of your school, which once fully protected, should make a real difference in your cleaning and maintenance spend.
3 sustainable ways to design a building efficiently
Improving the life cycle of wall finishes with Acrovyn® or limit the need for air conditioning in a building by regulating heat with Airfoil® and welcoming people into a clean environment and limit floor erosion with Pedisystems® welcome mats. We explain to you how to implement these sustainable solutions in a building.
In stiller Trauer
Wir nehmen Abschied von unserem lieben Kollegen Heinz Lewandowski. Wir konnten uns immer auf Heinz verlassen. Er war ein toller Mensch und wird uns allen sehr fehlen! Mach's guad!
Acrovyn’s Resistance to Bacteria and Fungi
A quick introduction to the Bacterial and Fungal testing conducted on CS Acrovyn 4000.
The agri-food industry: achieving top-notch hygiene and increasing a workplace’s lifespan
Designing sustainably hygienic premises for the agri-food industry and food laboratories. When it comes to hygiene and cost-effectiveness, which surfaces are best, out of all the materials used in industrial kitchens in the agri-food industry?
8 Reasons to Choose Acrovyn
Our Acrovyn® brand is synonymous with building interior wall protection, here are 8 reasons to choose Acrovyn for your building.
The ‘Earth’ without ‘Art’ is just ‘Eh’
Art should not just be considered as a picture on a wall. This blog post highlights the benefits of artwork across different types of buildings and introduces a revolutionary product CS Acrovyn by Design.
Architects and manufacturers join forces to benefit users
Construction Specialties works with project management teams worldwide to offer bespoke solutions that address today’s architectural challenges. This is the approach that Construction Specialties France took on this project with Miranda and Jean-Marc Folléa’s architecture partnership.
Why and how to protect doors efficiently?
Doors are an essential element in the design of a building. They organise spaces and contribute to thermal and acoustic insulation. Whether they are used by staff or visitors, doors have the particularity of being handled twice. But against what and why protect them specifically?
Good to Give: A Volunteering Day at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital [UK]
As part of our Good to Give initiative, a group of CS employees spent a day volunteering at Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital & Visitor Centre in Haddenham, Buckinghamshire.
Good to Give: Care Home Garden Room Refurbishment [UK]
CS donated products and expertise to help brighten a local care home's Garden Room, giving residents a more welcoming, homely space to enjoy.
5 points of vigilance to design the finitions of an efficient veterinary practice
Like traditional medical and hospital care, medical structures specialising in veterinary care require the application of the same strict hygiene protocols and the same codes of ethics. Providing a healthy environment at all times is essential and the result of continuous work. For this reason, the interior design must be studied according to the constraints encountered. And it is not so easy to keep a clean environment when patients are furry and feathered.....
Design Considerations for Wall Protection in Healthcare Buildings
This article outlines the design considerations for wall protection in healthcare, including HBN 00-04, BS 8300-2:2018 and Approved Document M requirements.
Conférence sur l’évacuation du souffle d’explosion et le désenfumage
Construction Specialties France était invité par l’AGREPI Île-de-France pour animer une conférence sur le thème de “L’ÉVACUATION DU SOUFFLE D’EXPLOSION ET DÉSENFUMAGE”
Understanding the ROI of Permanent Entrance Flooring vs Rental Matting
Facilities managers struggle with cleaning budgets & a quick fix can often overshadow return on investment. Rental Matting for entrances may seem like a money saver, but in the long run it may not be.
Bactericide or bacteriostatic? Update on the bacteriological actions of building materials
Every year, there are more than 750,000 cases of nosocomial infections and more than 4,000 deaths in France alone. Three strains of super-resistant bacteria are responsible for more than half of these infections. Focus on building materials capable of combating these strains.
Good to Give: A Volunteering Day at Fremantle Court [UK]
As part of our Good to Give initiative, CS colleagues took a day out of the office to help a local care home by refurbishing their garden furniture.
Tout savoir pour s’assurer de la conformité d’un ERP [Dossier]
Entre la profusion de solutions et les multiples interprétations des textes de loi, quelles sont les solutions d’accessibilité conformes au regard de la loi handicap ? Et pour quels type d’ERP sont-elles obligatoires ? Nous y répondons dans un dossier étayé par le représentant accessibilité du département de l'Eure.
6 faits à considérer dans une démarche de prévention de l’incendie [Infographie]
Tragiques et dévastateurs, les incendies sont un risque industriel majeur qu'une entreprise doit considérer et anticiper. Nous avons listé les 6 faits qu'il convient d'analyser pour prévenir les dégâts et le danger des incendies.
Poussières explosives – Principes et mise en situation
Ralph Huguenin, expert dans la sécurité des bâtiments, revient sur le phénomène explosif et les facteurs aux origines des explosions de poussières. Il démontre, simulation à l’appui, la présence de ce risque industriel dans de nombreux environnements et l'impact qu’il peut occasioner.
Installer un tapis d’accueil en copropriété
Designing Inclusive Environments for the Visually Impaired
This article looks at one of the key interior design considerations for the visually impaired, colour contrast. Examining how the visually impaired move about a building, and discussing the legislative requirements for colour contrast and light reflectance, we showcase example colour options & offer recommendations.
Specifying Handrails for Greater Accessibility
Focusing on the specification of handrails, this article looks at the design considerations to permit accessibility for those with physical mobility issues, and how they can help compliance with BS 8300, Approved Document M, the Equality Act and HBN 00-04.
La protection passive contre l’incendie : focus sur les joints coupe-feu
La protection passive regroupe un ensemble de dispositions qui évitent la propagation rapide de l’incendie dans l’ensemble du bâtiment et dans les structures avoisinantes. Faisons-le point sur les joints coupe-feu et sur les bases de la protection passive contre l’incendie.
How to define explosive hazards to protect buildings from explosions
To comply with the European Directive 1999/92 / EC, the industrial risk assessment is mandatory for each production site. But which elements present an explosive risk? How to act to anticipate the risks associated with an explosion and what are the obligations?
How Passive Fire Protection Limits the Spread of Smoke and Fire in Buildings: The Basics
Passive fire protection (PFP) attempts to contain fires or slow the spread. Passive Fire Protection takes many forms, from fire-resistant walls, floors, and doors to expansion joint fire barriers, sprinklers and fire alarms. Discover the legislation behind the use of these products and their benefits.
Join us at Ideaction 2018
Construction Specialties is proud to be participating in Ideaction, Australia’s premier national Facility Management learning and networking event, incorporating a world-class conference and exhibition. The team will be showcasing key products and sharing useful insights from recent projects. Why not join us?
How to Calculate Louvre Pressure Drop – FR pictures
Discover how to calculate louvre pressure drop and why it's an important factor to consider at the design or specification stage.
Join us at Equinox, 2018
Construction Specialties will soon be exhibiting at an Equinox event near you. Why not join us? You could win a $350 Dan Murphy’s gift card just by visiting our stand! Come and chat, enjoy the fun, food, refreshments, and some surprising entertainment.
5 criteria to choose the most suitable wall covering for your project.
Choosing a wall covering ensures the finish and aesthetics of the structure. The proposals are varied, there are paintings, fiberglass fabrics or wall protection panels. We create an overview of the most used solutions.
5 critères pour choisir le revêtement mural le plus adapté à votre projet.
Choisir un revêtement mural assure la finition et l'esthétique de l’ouvrage. Les propositions en la matière sont nombreuses, on retrouve les peintures, les toiles en fibre de verre ou encore des panneaux de protection murale. Nous vous proposons un tour d’horizon des solutions les plus utilisées.
CS France remporte le Grand Prix du VIE 2017
Depuis plusieurs années CS France recrute des jeunes, pour accroître les exportations dans les pays à fort potentiel de croissance. Retour sur une année d’expérience au Sénégal avec Sarah Adamou, lauréate du Grand Prix VIE 2017.
Performance d’un tapis : les critères d’un bon choix
Partons du postulat qu’un tapis est efficace simplement parce que l’on marche dessus. Découvrez comment choisir le tapis le plus adapté à votre besoin.
Nos conseils pour choisir et installer un tapis encastré
Découvrez tous nos conseils techniques et pratiques pour que votre tapis d'accueil soit idéalement installé et performant.
[Video] Dust Explosion at Farm in South Indiana, August 2017
A cloud of grain dust created by a collapsing grain store exploded, this type of explosion is a serious hazard in many manufacturing industries, learn more.
An Introduction To AS/NZS 4740:2000 (R2016) Louvre Standard
A brief introduction to AS/NZS 4740-2000, the standard test method & measure of compliance for Architectural Louvres in Australia & New Zealand.
Comment choisir une solution d’accueil adaptée à votre projet ?
On ne pense pas toujours que l'accueil du bâtiment est le seul espace vu et foulé de tous…Retrouvez tous nos conseils pour que cet espace soit efficace
Why Carpet Tiles Won’t Cut it at The Entrance to Your Building
We often see standard carpet tiles, like those in offices, used at the entrance of a building instead of an entrance mat. Discover why that's a problem.
Expressing Building Movement
Building movement is often a complex, and scary consideration when designing a building. Get it wrong and it could be very costly!
5 Louvre Parts You May See on Technical Drawings
To help demystify some louvre elements we thought we would explain some of the common parts you will see on a louvre drawing and what they do.
5 Reasons Permanent Entrance Matting Beats a Throw-Down Mat
Discover why permanent entrance matting is a better, more effective solution to dirt and moisture being tracked into a building.
How To Manage the Risk of Combustible Dust & Deflagration
Discover how you can mitigate the risk of combustible dust and deflagration in your facility through good building design and pressure relief systems.
4 Fire Door Checks to Prevent the Spread of Smoke
With smoke being such a dangerous part of any fire we wanted to focus on 4 fire door checks to make sure your fire door can prevent the spread of smoke.
How to Calculate Louvre Pressure Drop
Discover how to calculate louvre pressure drop and why it's an important factor to consider at the design or specification stage.
4 Tips for a Stylish Impact Protection Scheme
There are lots of things you can do with impact protection to make it a feature, rather than an eyesore. Discover our 4 tips to stylish impact protection.
4 Free Movement Joints Resources to Help You Specify
No two projects are exactly the same, so if you are struggling to find the right product for your movement joints, or don’t know where to start, we can help
5 Considerations When Designing for Dementia Care
Designing for dementia care is an increasingly prominent topic, with research from the Alzheimer’s Society(i) indicating that by 2015 more than 850,000 people in the UK will be living with the condition.
Hospital Fire Door Inspection and Maintenance
A Hospital Fire Door is a critical safety feature of a healthcare building, protecting exit routes to allow enough time for the elderly and infirm to escape
5 Common Issues with Existing Expansion Joint Covers
In this blog post we've outlined 5 of the most common issues we find with existing, already installed expansion joint covers, and point out what the potential cause was.
Estimating & Ordering CS Acrovyn Doors®
To process your pricing enquiries and orders as smoothly as possible, we will require a door schedule including the following information as applicable:
Intro to Louvre Performance Testing
We take you through a brief introduction to louvre performance testing, the results and what they mean.
How to Specify Architectural Louvres
Discover how to specify louvres correctly for your building, why free area isn't the best method and how taking into account the building's surroundings is beneficial.
How Much Entrance Matting Do I Need For My Building?
We explain how much entrance matting you need to be compliant, and how much entrance matting industry experts actually recommend - there is a difference.
How To Compare Architectural Louvre Models
Comparing architectural louvre models can be tricky we highlight the key criteria to look at and what the performance data you're given actually means.
3 Examples of Waterproof Expansion Joint Systems
Discover 3 examples of waterproof expansion joint covers from the CS Allway® range and how they're different.
The Evolution of Architectural Louvre Blades
Architectural louvre blades have undergone quite the transformation since their invention discover how they've changed for the better and what these changes mean.
Aluminium Entrance Matting & Security Systems in Retail
Discover how Construction Specialties and Intrepid Security solved incompatibility issues between aluminium entrance matting and retail security systems at a London retail store.
Designing with Glass: How to Protect Glass from Impact Damage
Glass is becoming an increasingly prominent design feature in new and refurbished buildings, we show you how to protect that glass from impact damage.
6 Surprising Facts That’ll Make You Fall In Love With Entrance Matting
Entrance matting is an often overlooked building component, discover 6 surprising facts that will make you appreciate its importance in your building.
5 Wall Protection Rails That Will Save Your Budget
Impact damage is a costly and common problem for any building owner or operator, knowing which types of wall protection to use where can help save your budget.
