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    • CTBUH 2013 Conference: 20 Fenchurch St Technical Tour

      As part of the CTBUH 2013 London Conference, Alan Cronin, Divisional Director Vertical Transportation, was asked to write a blog on the 20 Fenchurch Street Technical Tour which took place on Day 3 of the Conference.Set to complete in 2014, 20 Fenchurch Street is already a feature of the London skyline. The 38-story, 177-meter tower has been nicknamed “The Walkie Talkie” because of its distinctive shape and stood proudly in front of the tour group as it arrived at the marketing suite directly opposite the site to begin the technical tour. The tour started amidst the models in the marketing
       
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    • Peter Rees closes the CTBUH 2013 Conference with Thames River Boat Tour

      [14/06/13] London’s skyline isn’t just about the new, iconic tall buildings such as The Shard, Walkie Talkie and the Cheesegrater, according to City of London’s Chief Planner, Peter Rees. Drawing the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat’s (CTBUH) 2013 London Conference to a close yesterday with a Thames River Boat tour, the City of London’s Chief Planner treated 100 industry guests to an onboard commentary on the bold outlines continuing to take shape across the capital, as well as the City’s lesser known buildings and heritage. From the emerging architecture in the City and the need
       
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    • 240 Blackfriars Road achieves ‘Excellent’ under new BREEAM 2011 assessment

      [14/06/13] Leading international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran, has achieved BREEAM ‘Excellent’ for the design stage of 240 Blackfriars Road in London – its first under the BREEAM 2011 New Construction offices scheme with a score of 75.44% – 5.44% higher than required for an ‘Excellent’ rating. The 19-storey, 236,000 sq ft office building developed by Great Portland Estates, was designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, with Hilson Moran appointed as the mechanical and electrical engineer, sustainability, fire and lift consultants. The building incorporates high
       
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    • Hilson Moran Give Back at this years' Give & Gain Day

       [24/05/13] On Friday 17th May a team of volunteers from Hilson Moran took part in Give & Gain Day to aid in the regeneration of a housing estate in Shadwell, East London managed by the charity Eastend Homes. On the day, over 200 volunteers from Hilson Moran, Jones Lang LaSalle, Grant Thornton LLP, ITV and Lloyd’s bank descended on East London to restore different areas of the dilapidating housing estate. The Hilson Moran team were tasked with 'bringing back the life' into two large communal gardens. During the day the team put their hands to mending and painting fences, priming the ground
       
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    • Hilson Moran hosts VIP Thames Boat Tour at the CTBUH 2013 London Conference

      As part of the 2013 CTBUH London Conference, Hilson Moran are offering a unique opportunity to a hundred of the conference delegates to join a Thames Boat Tour of the City, hosted by Peter Rees, Chief Planner of the City of London.The London Conference River Boat Tour, which will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 13th June, will provide a unique opportunity to view London’s tall buildings and historical landmarks, from the River Thames, which has acted as a catalyst for London’s phenomenal growth over the last 500 years.Peter Rees, Chief Planner of the City of London, will be providing
       
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    • Hilson Moran appointed for fit-out of Grade I listed Royal Liver Building

      Leading, international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran, has been appointed by Pershing Securities to carry out full engineering design services for the fit out of its new 28,000 sq ft office space on the 8th floor of the Grade I listed Royal Liver Building, in Liverpool. Pershing Securities, part of the Bank of NY Mellon, is a security broker offering integrated clearing, settlement, and custody solutions. They currently occupy space on the ground floor of the building, but are relocating to the 8th floor to accommodate additional employees as the company expands. As
       
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    • First Qatar TALK Forum a Resounding Success

       [17/04/13] Yesterday the Grand Hyatt Majlis Hotel in the heart of Doha in Qatar played host to over 80 of the construction and development top industry leaders who met for the first TALK Forum. The topic for discussion was 'Delivering the Vision' focusing on the 2022 Qatar World Cup and encouraged a lively debate from all participants. Hilson Moran, alongside RLB, Grimshaw and Brookfield Multiplex founded TALK to foster co-operation and understanding between Construction Professionals by cultivating topical and collaborative debate in the Qatar emerging market.   Matt Kitson, Regional
       
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    • The Pavilion Tour as part of Green Sky Thinking Week

      [21/03/13] Hilson Moran, in collaboration with E2 Architecture + Interiors, are pleased to be participating in this year’s Green Sky Thinking Week from 15-19 April.  One of the themes for this year’s Green Sky Thinking week is Delivering a Green City and Hilson Moran & E2 Architecture + Interiors have arranged an exclusive tour of The Pavilion project, a code level 5 modernist house in the grounds of a grade II* listed building in the Blackheath Conservation Area. The tour will take place on Wednesday 17 April from 4pm - 6pm at The Pavilion, Pagoda Gardens, Blackheath, London, SE3 0UZ.   To
       
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    • Hilson Moran receives accolade from Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE

      [19/03/13] International Director at Hilson Moran, Tony Morris, has received a Certificate of Appreciation from Dr Richard Gibb, Director of the Higher Colleges of Technology’s Abu Dhabi Men’s College (ADMC). The award recognises Hilson Moran’s continuing support and contribution towards the development of ADMC’s Engineering Department. The system of the Higher Colleges of Technology is a community of more than 18,000 students and almost 2,000 staff based on 17 campuses throughout the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - the largest higher education institution in the UAE. Hilson Moran has been
       
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    • Hilson Moran appoints new non-Executive Chairman

      Hilson Moran is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Balch MA MPhil MRTPI MRICS FRSA as non-Executive Chairman. Chris is an expert in planning, development and regeneration. He will undertake his new role with Hilson Moran alongside his current position of Professor of Planning at Plymouth University, where he is Chair of the Management Board for the Institute for Sustainable Solutions Research (ISSR). Previously, he held various senior positions at DTZ, which culminated in the role of Managing Director UK & Ireland. Chris’s professional experience includes the development and
       
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    • Utilising Your BMS System

       Greg Kemp, Divisional Director for FM, discussess best practice for utilising your Building Management System.Most buildings now have a Building Management System (BMS) installed and in general the head end computer invariably sits in the corner of an office or down in the basement with the engineering operation and maintenance team. Consequently, how much thought and attention have you or your maintenance team actually given to your BMS lately? In a time of cost cutting and energy efficiency drives, your BMS is the “brain” of your installed engineering systems and, if it is configured and
       
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    • Hilson Moran appointed on National Bank of Abu Dhabi Head Office

      Hilson Moran have been appointed through leading architecture and design firm Gensler, to design the new National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) Global Head Office in the heart of the new Abu Dhabi Central Business District on Al Maryah Island. The new 67,300 square meter, 31-floor, landmark building will be located on a key site within the Al Maryah Master Plan facing both, the waterfront and a main access road. The building primarily accommodates commercial office space while incorporating multiple functions, including hub bank, tower lobbies, trading floors, auditorium, conferencing centre and
       
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    • 2012 Review - 2013 Preview

      Chris Plummer – Managing DirectorThe last 12 months have been momentous for Hilson Moran. In January, we annouced having completed a management buyout (MBO), returning the company to independence at one of the most challenging times for the industry in our 35-year history. The personal commitment and investment of our directors and our enhanced ability to respond quickly and directly to the needs of the market following the MBO, has given us greater strength as a business. We are proud that we continue to attract some of the most talented people within the industry work for the company and
       
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    • Hilson Moran shortlisted in CIBSE Awards

      Leading international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran, has been shortlisted in the Building Services Consultancy of the Year category for the CIBSE Building Performance Awards 2013.Chris Plummer, Managing Director at Hilson Moran, said: “We are very proud of having successfully developed the business over recent years, our contribution to some outstanding building for some excellent clients and the skill and commitment of our staff that makes it all possible. We are delighted that our achievements have been recognised by short listing for the CIBSE Building Services
       
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    • Building Regulations Part L 2013 Consultation

        Head of Research and Development, Dan Jestico, discusses the implications of the revisions to Part L 2013 building regulations.  It is just over two years since the introduction of Building Regulations Part L 2010 and earlier this year we saw the consultation for the next iteration of the Conservation of Fuel and Power regulations, Part L 2013, land on our desks with an almighty 300 page thud. The 3 year gap between successive iterations highlights the expediency with which the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) is treating the impending introduction of zero carbon
       
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    • Spaces Between Places: How the Modern City Must Evolve

      Matt Kitson, Regional Director, Qatar, joined a panel of experts at this year’s World Architectural Summit in Dubai to discuss ‘spaces between places’ and how the modern city must evolve. Below is an extract from the panels’ discussion and Matt’s response to the questions asked. Q.How can architects improve our public spaces, urban activity, walkability and humanist interaction within a futuristic cityscape?   An architect is a cog in a wider design team and for that design team to achieve a lasting legacy with their Masterplan that amply responds to the future challenges of the city they
       
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    • Hilson Moran wins Consultant of the Year at the 2012 HVR Awards

      [16/10/12] Leading international multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran has won Consultant of the Year at this year’s Heating and Ventilating Review Awards, held on 10 October at The Grange Hotel, St Paul’s in London.The judging panel said: “Credited with great enthusiasm and creative flair, Hilson Moran saw off strong competition from the other entries to claim this coveted award. The range of the firm’s services and its clear focus on quality as well as its approach to partnering and fostering great client satisfaction was impressive.”Chris Plummer, Managing Director at
       
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    • K&L Gates triumphs at last night’s 2012 National BCO Awards

        [03/10/12] At the 2012 BCO Awards, hosted last night at the Grosvenor Hotel, London, K&L Gates won the National award for the Best Fit Out and later fought off stiff competition to win the Best of the Best Award.The judging panel said “K&L Gates’ design and delivery team has done a magnificent job to adapt some of the quirkier spaces into a thoroughly professional and stylish office interior. Especially successful is the clever modeling of the ceiling plane, to thread and co-ordinate lighting, and the air-conditioning which works around a complex roof structure – in some cases raking down
       
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    • The Developing City Exhibition finishes after attracting thousands of visitors

      The Developing City Exhibition drew to a close last month after its nine week run at the Walbrook Building in the heart of the City of London. The exhibition looked at the past and present of the City along with three visions for the square mile in 2050. Hilson Moran joined forces with Brookfield, Woods Bagot and Cornwell to develop Grow Up 2050, a vision of the City where buildings will become taller, focused on the east of the City, to accommodate for a rise in employment as well as providing better public space at ground level. The exhibition attracted over 9,500 visitors over the nine
       
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    • Hilson Moran promotes sustainability expert

       [10/09/12] International engineering consultancy firm Hilson Moran has promoted Chris Birch to Director of Sustainability for the UK.  Chris manages a specialist team of twenty sustainability experts, including a dedicated research and development function and has responsibility for the delivery of high quality sustainability services to internal design teams and external clients.Chris has over 20 years’ experience as a sustainability consultant and has been working at Hilson Moran since 2002. His main areas of expertise are sustainable masterplanning, environmental impact assessments and
       
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    • Hilson Moran’s project wins RIBA Award for London Region

      [06/09/12] The £36 million mixed use redevelopment, 50 New Bond Street and 14 St George Street, has won a RIBA Award for the London Region. The redevelopment created retail, residential and two high quality office buildings within a highly restricted urban site, surrounded by listed buildings. 50 New Bond Street was developed into a large retail unit and a prestigious 33,920 sq ft office development with a new façade which combined curved bay windows and sculptural faience ribs. 14 St George Street has an additional storey added above the existing retained façade and a new façade to the
       
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    • New Regional Director for Hilson Moran Qatar

      British sustainability expert appointed to drive sustainability at engineering consultancy aiming to turn Qatar 2030 vision into a reality.[03/09/12] Leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Hilson Moran Qatar, has announced that British-national Matt Kitson has been appointed as its new Regional Director. Kitson, whose career with Hilson Moran spans more than 12 years, is based in the company’s new office, located in the prestigious West Bay region of Doha. He will strengthen the existing team with his expertise in sustainability having led the development of an industry-leading
       
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    • Hilson Moran appointed to 100 Cheapside redevelopment

      [21/08/2012] Quadrant Estates has appointed leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Hilson Moran for the speculative redevelopment of 100 Cheapside, a 94,000 sq ft Grade-A office and retail development located in the heart of the City of London, between the Bank of England and St Paul’s Cathedral.  100 Cheapside comprises the comprehensive redevelopment of a prominent site at the corner of King Street and Cheapside on the ceremonial route to and from the Guildhall. The existing buildings will be demolished, with the new BREEAM ‘Excellent’ building taking its place.   Hilson Moran
       
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    • Clapham One development wins NLA Award

      [15/08/12]  The recently completed Clapham Library, which is part of the Clapham One development in South West London, has won the Culture and Community category at the 2012 New London Awards. The awards are organised by London’s Centre for the Built Environment and recognise the best projects in the capital in terms of architecture, planning and development. Leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran was appointed as the Building Services engineers for Clapham One, preparing the design concept, performance design and energy strategy for the library. The company was
       
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    • Hilson Moran reveal vision for The City in 2050

      [02/07/12] The Developing City exhibition is now open at the Walbrook Building on Cannon Street, showcasing the future vision of the Square Mile in 2050.  Three teams of architects, planners, designers and engineers have launched their 2050 City visions. Leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran, alongside Brookfield Office Properties, Woods Bagot and Cornwell envision the City to ‘grow up’, building more tall buildings to the east of the City to accommodate for a rise in employment as well as providing better public space at ground level.The exhibition is also
       
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    • Hilson Moran reveal vision for The City in 2050

       [02/07/12] The Developing City exhibition is now open at the Walbrook Building on Cannon Street, showcasing the future vision of the Square Mile in 2050.  Three teams of architects, planners, designers and engineers have launched their 2050 City visions. Leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran, alongside Brookfield Office Properties, Woods Bagot and Cornwell envision the City to ‘grow up’, building more tall buildings to the east of the City to accommodate for a rise in employment as well as providing better public space at ground level.The exhibition is also
       
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    • K&L Gates BCO Winner

        [20/04/2012] We are proud to announce that the recently completed K&L Gates offices in One New Change has won the BCO London and South East Award 2012 for Best Fit Out. Hilson Moran were responsible for the fit out of the international lawyers 100,000 sq ft London offices with catering facilities, a 200 seat multipurpose room, a computer room and extensive cellular and open plan offices. K&L Gates utilised the full range of Hilson Moran’s services including mechanical and electrical services, structured cabling, structural engineering, fire engineering, acoustics and the co-ordination of
       
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    • Hilson Moran Acquired by Management Team

       [02/01/2012] Leading international consulting engineering firm Hilson Moran Partnership Ltd, has been acquired by its management team. Created in 1977 the company was privately owned until 2002 when it was acquired by Altran UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Altran Technologies S.A. headquartered in Paris. Since then Hilson Moran has developed the scope of services it provides, its geographical areas of operation and has continued to provide high quality, sustainable buildings whilst striving at all times to provide the best possible service to its clients. The performance of Hilson Moran was
       
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    • Zero carbon private home gets underway in Southeast London

       [22/11/2011] Construction has started one of only a handful of private residences to achieve Code 5 for Sustainable Homes. The house, called the Pavilion and located in Blackheath in Southeast London, will use low energy building best practice, including Passivhaus, principles. By meeting the energy requirements defined by Code 5, the property conforms to the Governments definition of Zero Carbon buildings which is due to be implemented in 2016. An innovative and intelligent design has been developed for the project by a team of experts, who have worked on the project for two years. They
       
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    • Hilson Moran features strongly in Building magazine’s Top 20

      [21/11/2011] Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy Hilson Moran was named the 18th largest UK engineering consultancy in Building Magazine’s Top 100 Engineers survey, up from 22 in 2010. It also ranked 35 overall in the Top 200 Consultants list, from 48th place last year and was named the 15th fastest growing company in the Top 100 fastest growing companies list. “Building magazine’s Top 200 survey is an important annual barometer, both of the state of the economy and construction industry, but also of the relative health of its component firms,” said Hilson Moran managing director
       
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    • Dan Jestico to address Australia’s National Building Envelopes & Facades Summit

      [13/10/2011] Dan Jestico, Hilson Moran’s head of R&D and principal sustainability consultant, will be addressing The National Building Envelopes & Façades Summit 2011 at the Ivy in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday 15th November. The summit involves a two-day conference and three days of workshops, running between 14th and 16th November. Taking a new approach, the event will focus on façade engineering, and meeting and overcoming common challenges, as well as the management of the entire project lifecycle. Dan’s presentation, Minimising Energy Use & Carbon Emissions through Double Skin Façades
       
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    • Hilson Moran expands GCC operation with new Qatar office

      [12/09/2011] Engineering consultancy to introduce masterplanning and sustainability expertise to country’s expanding US$53 billion construction sector Leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran, will open its second GCC office this month, targeting Qatar’s expanding construction sector with a strong focus on masterplanning and sustainability. At today’s official signing, the UK-headquartered company formally entered into a joint venture agreement with His Excellency Dr. Sheikh Hamad Bin Nasser Al-Thani to establish the company’s Qatar operation, offering an
       
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    • Hilson Moran ‘Harriers’ complete Standard Chartered City Race

      [20/07/2011] Nine Hilson Moran “Harriers” pounded the streets of London last Thursday at the annual Standard Chartered City Race, raising money for Seeing is Believing - a global initiative to help eradicate avoidable blindness. The race is the premier corporate running challenge with 6,500 runners from 400 companies running through the Square Mile’s closed-off streets. £5 from each entry is donated to Seeing is Believing and all money raised is matched by Standard Chartered. In the mixed team results, our team came 19th out of 86 and in the men’s, 195 out of 715. So congratulations to
       
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    • Hilson Moran Launches Security Consultancy Group

      [15/06/2011] International engineering consultancy, Hilson Moran, has launched a new Security Consultancy Group, headed by security specialist, Mark Skinner. The security team will be providing strategic services such as security assessments and risk evaluations, in order to develop security strategies to mitigate risk and ensure business continuity, including manned guarding response plans where appropriate. As well as SBD (Secure By Design) CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) and safer places advice, the Hilson Moran team will be delivering a full range of technical
       
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    • Hilson Moran sustainability experts to speak at Greenbuild Expo 2011

      [30/03/2011] Two senior members of Hilson Moran’s sustainability team, Dr Paul Bond, Principal Sustainability Consultant and Dave Wakelin, Associate, have been invited to present at Greenbuild Expo 2011, taking place on 29 and 30 June 2011 at Manchester Central. Now in its third year, Greenbuild Expo attracts built environment professionals from across the country, and covers a variety of topics including renewable technologies, sustainable materials and legislation updates. The Hilson Moran sessions take place on 29 June and the details of each are described below: <b>Retail and Building
       
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    • Hilson Moran named NCE/ACE Medium Consultant of the Year

       [29/03/2011] Hilson Moran has been named the NCE/ACE Medium Consultant of the Year 2011. Now in its eighth year, the awards celebrate outstanding business performance by engineering consultancies across the UK. The awards are based on submissions to NCE’s Consultants File, a unique insight into the health and wealth of the engineering consultancy market. Judging is based on strict criteria including revenues in relation to staff numbers, projects that applicants have been involved in and innovative activity undertaken during the year. Chris Plummer, Managing Director, commented on the win:
       
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    • Dan Jestico to speak at Good Homes Alliance annual conference

      [24/11/2010] Dan Jestico, a Principal Sustainability Consultant and Head of R&D at Hilson Moran is speaking at Winterval, the Good Homes Alliance annual industry debate which this year is focused on ‘Industry transformation on the road to 2016’. The half day seminar will be held at The Princes Foundation for The Built Environment in central London on Wednesday 1 December. Dan is presenting a Building Regulations update, in particular looking at Part L (domestic) and Part F highlighting what has changed and what impact this has on dwelling emission rates and subsequent design implications.
       
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    • Bristol’s new Civil Justice Centre officially opens

      [19/11/2010] Bristol’s new Civil Justice Centre has been officially opened today in the presence of Lord Chief Justice and the Rt Hon Mr Justice Royce. Designed by Associated Architects and engineered by Hilson Moran, the new seven storey building provides 15 new law courts and hearing rooms and associated ancillary space. Hilson Moran provided a multi-discipline approach with sustainability consultancy, building services, vertical transportation and intelligent building consultancy. For further details please contact pking@hilsonmoran.com
       
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    • Hilson Moran at the European Future Energy Forum 2010

      [18/10/2010] Matt Kitson, Director of Sustainability at Hilson Moran, is speaking at the European Future Energy Forum on 21 October 2010 at London’s Excel. Held in association with Masdar and UKTI, the European Future Energy Forum provides a global leadership platform to ensure energy security and sustainability throughout Europe. Matt will be speaking at the Green Cities, Green Buildings focused session – Transforming our Cities – in conference room A at 11.50. The session will look at how the performance of existing buildings and infrastructure can be improved. Speakers will discuss the
       
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    • Hilson Moran at Facade Design Engineering & Delivery Europe 2010

      http://www.facadedesignanddeliveryevent.com[13/10/2010] Dan Jestico, Hilson Moran’s Head of Research & Development spoke at Facade Design Engineering & Delivery Europe on 12 October 2010. Using a case study of Pinnacle in London,Dan spoke about how energy use and carbon emissions can be minimised through double skin facades and mixed mode ventilation. His presentation included insights onThe use of computational fluid (CFD) to accurately simulate facade performance from the startDesigning the facade to ensure thermal regulation of internal spaceUsing double skin facades with mixed mode
       
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    • Hilson Moran is in winning team for King's Cross Gasholder competition

      [01/01/2010] Hilson Moran is part of the victorious team in the King’s Cross Gasholder competition. The winning design by Bell Phillips + Kimble is now being showcased at an exhibition of all of the submissions entered in the competition at New London Architecture in The Building Centre, London. The two-stage competition to create a unique public space amidst the iconic heritage structure of Gasholder No. 8 in King’s Cross was launched in summer 2009 by King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership and attracted 80 original competition entries, from which five teams were shortlisted. Bell
       
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    • Hilson Moran contributes to BCO-endorsed research into refurbishment

      [20/11/2009] Hilson Moran has contributed to an important new research document, endorsed by the British Council for Offices (BCO), entitled Can do Refurbishment. Can do Refurbishment sets out both the economic and environmental benefits of refurbishing existing commercial buildings rather than rebuilding from scratch. The new research document was developed in partnership with Scott Brownrigg and Gardiner & Theobald. The research focuses specifically on commercial buildings constructed over the last 40 years. It challenges the common myths and preconceptions that see new build favoured over
       
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    • Hilson Moran is shortlisted for the UK-GBC sustainability awards

      [23/10/2009] Hilson Moran has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Consultant of the Year category of the forthcoming UK-GBC/Building magazine sustainability awards. Matthew Kitson, Director of Sustainability at Hilson Moran, says ”We are delighted to be finalists in the competition for Sustainable Consultant of the Year. This nomination reflects our aim to be the preferred choice for clients creating high-quality sustainable developments.“ Hilson Moran’s Sustainability group provides advice to developers, architects and planning consultants to ensure that new developments meet and exceed
       
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    • Hilson Moran launches a unique sustainable masterplanning tool

      [02/10/2009] Hilson Moran is today launching SuBET, a unique sustainable masterplanning tool developed in conjunction with Dr Husam Al Waer and Professor Derek Clements-Croome of Dundee and Reading Universities. After eight years of development, the SuBET masterplanning tool offers a comprehensive, international, sustainable rating scheme and assessment tool that evaluates the sustainable design and performance of a major masterplan. It provides a valuable framework for masterplanning right from the start, incorporating not just the environmental aspects of sustainability, but also the
       
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    • Hilson Moran is in shortlisted design team for King's Cross Gasholder competition

      [28/09/2009] Hilson Moran has been shortlisted, together with Bell Phillips + Kimble architects and cost consultants Gleeds, as one of five design teams to reach the next stage of a competition to reinvigorate a redundant gasholder in King’s Cross, London. The decommissioned gasholders at King’s Cross were built in 1851 to supply gas to King's Cross and its surrounding area. Now only one remains homeless - Gasholder 8 - and a competition is underway to revitalise the Grade II listed structure, which the King’s Cross Development Forum envisages will be a focal point to create a unique public
       
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    • 5 Aldermanbury Square is shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize

      [03/08/2009] As building services engineers for 5 Aldermanbury Square, Hilson Moran is delighted that the scheme has been shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize, which will be announced on 17 October 2009 at Old Billingsgate, London. One of the City of London’s most innovative office developments, 5 Aldermanbury Square has been selected from a midlist of 22 RIBA Award 2009 winners and is one of just six buildings internationally to be shortlisted by the judges for the RIBA Stirling Prize, which is awarded to the RIBA Building of the Year. Hilson Moran provided services engineering
       
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    • Hilson Moran Academy launches June 2009

      [29/06/2009] Hilson Moran launched the Hilson Moran Academy in June 2009 to share best practice. Technical Director Nigel Clark said, “Irrespective of the economic climate, we recognise the need to invest in staff development, both for the progression of individuals and also for the company. The best way to be ready for the future is to share best practice and we see the Academy as an exciting opportunity to share our wealth of knowledge internally. This will ensure we have the broadest range of tools, knowledge and experience to deliver a superior service and deal with the challenges and
       
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    • Hilson Moran presents AJ100 International Practice of the Year Award

      [01/06/2009] Hilson Moran’s managing director, Chris Plummer, presented Woods Bagot with the trophy for International Practice of the Year at The Architects’ Journal Top 100 Awards Dinner on Wednesday, 28 May. As part of its year-long, headline sponsorship of the AJ100 scheme, Hilson Moran chose to present the International Practice of the Year award at the event, to mark the company’s continuing international expansion, including its recently opened office in Paris. Chris Plummer presented the International Practice of the Year award to Woods Bagot’s managing director, Ross Donaldson. Chris
       
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    • Reiss HQ wins regional BCO Award

      [29/04/2009] Hilson Moran is delighted that the new Reiss HQ at 10 Barrett Street, just off Oxford Street in London, has won a British Council for Offices (BCO) Award. The company designed the building services for the fit-out scheme, the winner of the ‘Projects up to 2,000m²’ category in the London and South East awards ceremony at the Park Lane Hotel yesterday. In total, five Hilson Moran schemes were nominated in this year’s BCO Awards, including the winning building for Reiss. The four other shortlisted projects were 150 Cheapside, 20 Gresham St, 5 Aldermanbury Square and the Sony Music
       
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    • Hilson Moran announces new fire engineering CPD seminars

      [06/04/2009] Hilson Moran has launched two new CPD seminars designed to help design teams in evaluating fire safety needs for new projects and ensuring legislative compliance. Approved by the RIBA, ‘An Introduction to Fire Engineering’ looks at how design aspirations can be realised while meeting essential fire safety requirements. The seminar provides a concise introduction to the subject, charting the evolution of fire engineering thinking and associated legislation and explaining the range of tools available for use in developing a fire strategy. Also just sanctioned by the RIBA, the new
       
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    • Getting to grips with BREEAM 2008

      [05/01/2009] Hilson Moran has launched a new CPD seminar to assist architects in understanding the implications for the design process arising out of recent revisions to the BREEAM assessment scheme. The seminar considers the key factors that need to be taken into account in achieving sustainable, effective and marketable designs under the new BREEAM 2008 rating structure. It demonstrates how incorporating BREEAM considerations at an early planning and costing stage can avoid costly redesigns further down the line. As part of the programme, Hilson Moran will also review the cross-over
       
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    • Hilson Moran launches new RIBA-accredited Acoustics CPD seminar

      [01/12/2008] Acoustics has become a major consideration in the design of new buildings and is often a critical factor in securing planning approvals but can be a difficult subject to explain. Hilson Moran has launched a new RIBA-accredited CPD presentation, entitled ‘Acoustipedia’, that aims to provide a fun and informative introduction to the fundamentals of sound, using audio demonstrations and practical project examples. The seminar encompasses key aspects including sound levels, frequency, reverberation and acoustic privacy. Course delegates will also receive a CD-based acoustic
       
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    • Hilson Moran appointed as judges for City of London Considerate Contractors Scheme Awards

      [07/11/2008] Hilson Moran recently participated as a guest judge in the 2008 City of London Considerate Contractors Scheme Awards, presented by the Lord Mayor of London at Plaisterers’ Hall, One London Wall, on 31 October 2008. Pioneered by the City of London in 1987, the scheme aims to encourage safe and considerate operations among building and civil engineering contractors working in the City and to recognise and promote good practice. Hilson Moran has contributed to some of the City’s most iconic buildings and is currently working on developments with a number of major contractors to
       
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    • Hilson Moran extends its role as acoustics specialist through new industry links

      [27/10/2008] Hilson Moran has become a sponsor member of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), a move which will allow the consultancy to actively assist in promoting greater understanding of acoustics and shaping good practice guidelines. Established in 1974 as the professional institute for acousticians, the IOA provides a vital link for communication between manufacturers and suppliers of acoustic equipment or materials and potential buyers or specifiers. In addition, the Institute supports academic centres and consultancies in carrying out research and projects, which it sees as important in
       
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    • 5 Aldermanbury Square triumphs at the 2008 BCO Awards

      [08/10/2008] One of the City of London's most innovative new office buildings, on which Hilson Moran was building services consultant, has won two BCO awards. 5 Aldermanbury Square picked up the national award for commercial workplace and the London regional award in the same category at the BCO Awards Dinner held at the Grosvenor House, Mayfair last night. Hilson Moran provided services engineering consultancy on the project, including energy and environmental performance analysis to inform the façade design, Part L2 compliance and strategy development and detailed design of the mechanical,
       
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    • Hilson Moran donates office equipment to local school

      [01/10/2008] Office equipment no longer needed due to the relocation of the company’s Farnborough HQ from Armstrong Mall to nearby Discovery Place has found a new home at nearby Calthorpe Park School in Fleet. The design and fit-out of the new offices to support Hilson Moran’s business growth left certain equipment surplus to requirements. The exchange meant that the company was able to ensure the equipment would be put to good use, while helping to enhance on-site facilities at the school. Desks, chairs, filing cabinets and other equipment were used to kit out a new IT suite and library at
       
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    • Hilson Moran relocates Farnborough offices to support business success

      [01/09/2008] This week Hilson Moran moved to modern new premises at One Discovery Place, Columbus Drive, Southwood West in Farnborough, having outgrown its previous offices nearby. The new steel-and-glass-clad building will offer much-needed space for further growth and facilitate closer collaboration between the various skill areas, while providing a sophisticated high-tech environment for project teams working on major schemes both in the UK and abroad. Managing Director Chris Plummer comments: ‘We are pleased to have found new premises that offer us everything we need without having to
       
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    • New appointment at Hilson Moran set to boost fire engineering capability

      [19/05/2008] Hilson Moran has today announced the appointment of James Lane as Principal Fire Consultant. James has more than 15 years’ experience at engineering firms and fire research establishments, developing fire safety strategies for major organisations. A key member of Hilson Moran’s growing Fire Engineering team, James will be responsible for expanding the firm's fire consultancy services and building on its reputation as a knowledge leader in this area. As a foremost engineering practice, Hilson Moran has designed the fire protection systems for some of London’s tallest and most
       
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    • Chris Plummer presents International Practice of the Year award to Foster and Partners

      [15/05/2008] Managing Director Chris Plummer presented Foster + Partners with the International Practice of the Year award at last night's AJ100 Awards Ceremony and Dinner. Fosters + Partners now works across five continents from its London base, with projects of every scale and offices in 23 countries. The judges described the practice as 'an outright winner for breadth of coverage, for entering new markets and for being a global brand'. A key event in the construction industry calendar, the dinner is organised by the Architects' Journal to announce the AJ100 league table (the 100 largest
       
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    • Hilson Moran acoustic consultancy skills recognised by industry

      {2/05/2008] Hilson Moran’s Acoustics team has been successful in achieving accreditation in two key areas. The company has gained membership of the Association of Noise Consultants. The ANC is the lead body for noise and acoustics, and as a member, Hilson Moran will be helping to further the profile of noise control, acoustics and vibration. The team has also secured accreditation under the ADE registration scheme. This confirms Hilson Moran’s competence to undertake pre-completion acoustic testing of new residential developments, as a qualified tester according to the requirements of the
       
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    • Hilson Moran 30th Anniversary Client Event - To the Tower

      [13/09/2007] On the 13th September Hilson Moran celebrated its 30th Anniversary event with a cocktail party t the Tower of London. More than 400 guests attended the event on a mild summers evening and were treated to a "Broadsword Fight" using original swords and armour to ensure the whole event was as authentic as possible. Then the marching band of the Grenadier Guards played until sunset and attendees also had the opportunity to visit the Crown Jewels, the White Tower and the New Armouries. Guests and staff have reported that the event was a great success and the company is now looking
       
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    • New Abu Dhabi Office

      [13/08/2007]  2007 has seen further growth in Hilson Moran's activities within the Middle East. Having opened an office in Abu Dhabi mid way through 2006 and gaining local branch office registration, Hilson Moran has recently moved into new larger offices to facilitate our growing presence in the area. The local office is able to provide a comprehensive range of engineering design services through its local staff and is currently delivering on a number of large developments including The Landmark Tower and Tameer Towers. The office is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi Suite 1701, ABN AMRO
       
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    • Hilson Moran launches Noise and Acoustics team

      [30/07/2007] Hilson Moran is pleased to announce the launch of a Noise and Acoustics team as part of the rapidly expanding Energy and Sustainability Group. Noise has been demonstrated to be a crucial factor affecting the 'quality', 'liveability' and 'comfort' of developments and hence contributes to the overall sustainability of new buildings. The new team, headed up by Nick Jones, is already involved in a wide range of projects including a major high rise project in Abu Dhabi, 6 schools as part of the Kent Schools for the Future project, Stockport College Re-development and a major high
       
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    • Hilson Moran is moving its London Office on 18th November 2005

      [14/11/2005] Hilson Moran is pleased to announce the relocation of our London Office from our existing premises in Tooley Street to new offices at Shackleton House, Battlebridge Lane, London. Shackleton House is part of the Hay's Galleria complex and will provide over 13,000 sq ft of quality office accommodation on the South Bank of the River Thames, overlooking HMS Belfast. This move is a strategic part of Hilson Morans growth plans and will provide the quality environment necessary to facilitate the expansion of all of our teams. We are also taking advantage during our move to upgrade our
       
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    • Clifford Chance wins BCO award for best fit-out workplace

      [05/10/2005] Clifford Chance has won the British Council for Offices award for best fit-out workplace in the London region. Hilson Moran were the mechanical and electrical engineers on this project. This is what the BCO website had to say: Spectacular may for once be too limited a word for the way Clifford Chance has equipped the towering new HQ at Canary Wharf. This is corporate fitout on a grand scale with little expense spared. There are hugely generous spaces in areas such as the various reception floors and staff facilities that would outdo any top class offices. Yet Gensler was given a
       
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    • Hilson Moran Hosts Major Sustainability Conference In London

      [07/07/2005] CUTTING THE CARBON HABIT     As a leader in the field of Energy and Sustainable Development, Hilson Moran is hosting a conference on 20th September 2005 at the British Museum, London, which will engage leading London property investors, developers and designers in tackling the climate change challenge.    The combined effect of changing energy legislation, climate change and energy strategies within the planning process represent the most significant force for change to be experienced by the property and construction industry for the last 50 years.    This will change the way we
       
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    • 30 St. Mary Axe wins RIBA Sterling Prize

      [17/10/2004] 30 St Mary Axe has won this years RIBA Sterling Prize in Association with the Architects Journal. The presentation of the UK's premier architectural award took place at a glittering award ceremony held at Old Billingsgate Market, London on Saturday 16th October 2004. The event was televised live on Channel 4. This was the first year that the judges reached a unanimous decision and the award was presented to Lord Foster and Foster & Partners by George Ferguson, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects.     Hilson Moran are proud to have been the building services
       
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