Operations Director for Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), Kris Bennell, reflects on the work to restore three large system glazed bronze shopfronts and the historic doors now opening into the new Ikea store in one of London’s busiest retail locations. Best known for expertise in repairing ageing steel windows, ASWS, which had previously worked alongside …
As an acknowledged industry expert in the repair and replacement of steel, timber and other fenestration types, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) was awarded four separate prestigious packages, as well as being tasked with additional project elements, during the conversion of a former furniture warehouse. The high-spec office spaces now afford the occupants contemporary standards …
ASWS executes complex fenestration contracts as The Harrison achieves energy targets Read More »
Kris Bennell, Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) discusses the continuing health threat posed by a class of paint which has been banned for the past 30 years; and the solutions. “Dealing with lead paint in old buildings is a growing issue; options include grit-blasting in-situ or at off-site premises, removal by chipping, or …
As arguably the best-known retailer of timber furniture across Europe and beyond, Ikea takes its environmental responsibilities; these include the sustainable sourcing of materials, very seriously. It is fitting, therefore, that the creation of the company’s latest store in the UK has featured the conservation of 14 large hardwood windows which had been exposed to …
ASWS extends life of hardwood windows atop Ikea’s new Oxford Street store Read More »
Kris Bennell of Associated Steel Window Services discusses how the company helps heritage, W20 and other traditional steel and timber windows attain contemporary standards of energy performance. Over the last few years, Associated Steel Window Services has seen an increased desire and necessity to bring older windows into our modern building requirements. As a leading …
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A strong reputation, and an expanding capability to take on the upgrade of ageing timber fenestration, has led to Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) being appointed as a specialist sub-contractor for the refurbishment of 28 St George Street in Mayfair, London, where the company has a sizeable team striving to fulfil a compressed programme. Vert …
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Best known in recent decades as Topshop’s flagship store, 214 Oxford Street has undergone a two-year refurbishment and restoration project that not only extends its working life as Ikea’s new London headquarters, but that also fully respects the building’s Grade II listing, with its unusually broad mix of window types which extend from street level …
London-based fenestration repair specialist, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), is involved on a very tight programme of works to ensure an upmarket new restaurant opens its doors to customers in July. The project not only demonstrates skills in replacing age-worn glazing and undertaking other upgrades to the mix of window types across two floors, it …
ASWS showcases fusion of skills to speed new restaurant opening Read More »
Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) has taken its working relationship with Erith Contractors to a new level, while demonstrating its skills in working on all types of architectural metalwork. This was done through its involvement with the painstaking dismantling and restoration of an ornate copper clad canopy, which adorns the main elevation to the old …
ASWS demonstrates its mastery of metals on Olympia’s copper canopy Read More »
Pictured is The Harrison, on Curtain Road, London. Image credit CGI by Hut Architecture The restoration and conversion of a former Victorian furniture warehouse into a modern and flexible commercial property, offers high standards of energy performance as well as contemporary facilities. Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS) is a key member of the team as …
ASWS assists in BREEAM Excellent journey for ‘The Harrison’ Read More »