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Trust commendations are awarded for projects that make a significant contribution to the quality and appearance of the built environment . Commendation level schemes demonstrate a good standard of architecture or design , whilst being sustainable , accessible and providing a positive civic contribution .”
Aylward explains that Techrete is aiming to continue making an impact in the market with its architectural specialism on projects like the V & A Museum in Dundee ( highly commended at the 2017 Concrete Society Awards ) which will be open to the public in September this year . “ It ’ s like a ship on the water with a very low shell that was built from the sea ,” he says . “ We were involved in the project for almost four years throughout the design stage . It ’ s a long process made easier working off-site , which allows us to experiment with materials and the dimensions of the panels to plan how best to install them on the building .”
Enterprise Ireland is a government organisation working in partnership with enterprises like Techcrete to help them grow into world markets . It ’ s Senior Market Advisor John Hunt believes off-site offers the key to
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