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THOMASVILLE - Thomasvilles Parks and Recreation director Vickie McKiver has a true passion for her job.

McKiver has been the parks and recreation director for eight-and-a-half years. She enjoys building the trust of Thomasville citizens and making a difference in their lives.

It was always one of my goals to become a director of parks and recreation because I love working with people and I enjoy planning programs, athletic programs and special events that will enhance the life of others, she said.

McKiver said she enjoys partnering with different agencies that allows the city to build good working relationships thus enabling her department to offer programs and activities for the citizens. When she became director of Thomasville Parks and Recreation, she helped lead an effort to renovate five playgrounds by putting new equipment in each playground. The name of the playgrounds are Carver Park, Memorial Park, Central Park, Turner Street Park and Doak Park.

Doak Park is (designed) for children with disabilities and it has a rubber foundation and the other parks have kid cushion mulch for their foundation, McKiver said. We (refurbished) the windows at our recreation main office. We renovated Strickland Center and added a new shelter. We renovated the skate park and we are in the process now of renovating the gym at Central Recreation Center. We renovated the floors at Ball Park Recreation Center and we renovated the scoreboard at Finch Field. We just built a new Disc Golf Course at Memorial Park.

McKiver said she is very proud to be able to get funding and support from the Thomasville City Council, Finch Foundation, Rotary Club and Novant Health. The support enables her to be able to do the renovations to the facilities and parks.

As director, McKiver's responsibilities are preparing the annual budget requested by city manager and city council, preparing capital improvements plan for our department, presenting to the city council and recreation committee information on budgeting and other departmental matters, ensuring that revenue is properly accounted for, preparing regular reports for city council and recreation committee, overseeing all city recreation programming, overseeing marketing and publicity tied to recreation programming, assisting with fundraising initiatives for our department, supervising department staff and monitoring policy compliance while ensuring appropriate staffing levels for the usage of facilities.

McKiver said a normal workday is overseeing the budget and the operations of the parks and recreation department and supervising the recreation staff while interacting with other department heads.

Under her leadership, the city has installed a new AC unit at Ball Park Center and the recreation main office. The city also replaced lights at Cushwa Stadium.

We installed a new HVAC at Central Recreation Center, McKiver said. We are renovating the gym at Central Recreation Center with new windows, new LED lights, new doors, painted the gym, removed fans and installed windows, added new basketball brackets to our existing goals, removed the press box, painted the outside of the building, and a new wooden gym floor for basketball, volleyball and pickle ball. We renovated the equipment at our skate park, painted the foundation, installed a new entrance gate and a new sign with the rules and guidelines. We designed and installed a new Disc Golf course at Memorial Park, it is a Premiere nine-hole course.

In recognition of her work, McKiver has received the Martin Luther King Award in Thomasville. She has 34 years of service with North Carolina Recreation & Park Association. She also has received the Arts and Humanity Award for the Dot Slick Chick Cloggers.

McKiver said she has loved working for the City of Thomasville because the city is all a family. Each department is willing to help when needed, she said.

I want to thank Kelly Craver, City Manager, and Tony Jarrett, finance director, for their support, McKiver said.

McKiver graduated from High Point College, now High Point University, in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. She said her mother, Ella McLean, encouraged all of her children to get a good education, set goals and strive to achieve them.

She taught us to respect others, McKiver said.

Some of her lifes highlights include being a member of the 1978 National Championship women's basketball team at High Point College. McKiver received a basketball and volleyball scholarship from High Point College in 1976.

In her spare time, she loves to read, watch sports and spend time with her family, especially her grandson. She said her interest is to serve God and be the servant that he called her to be.

Her husband is Abraham McKiver, who works for High Point University. She has three daughters, Latasha Jacobs, an employee for State Employees Credit in Archdale; Ashley McKiver, who works at Enterprise in Charlotte; and Nora McKiver, who works at Butler High School and is training to run track professionally. Her grandson is 3-year-old Mekhi Jacobs.

Darrick Ignasiak is a freelance writer and former crime reporter for The Dispatch.

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CARLETON, P.E.I.

Trout River Industries may have found an in with one of the most cutting-edge companies in the world.

In an interview with the Journal Pioneer, the president and the founder of Trout River Industries give the gist of their November phone conversation with officials with The Boring Company.

When they called us, they said, We are sitting around watching your videos right now, said Darrin Mitchell.

They watched all our videos on YouTube and called us up and said, We think you might have the solution were looking for.

The Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk of the Tesla and SpaceX companies, completed a test tunnel near Los Angeles, Calif., and was working on a transportation loop under the Las Vegas Convention Centre. Paving the tunnels floor proved to be a challenge, though.

Trout River Industries, an Island-owned business, builds live-bottom and shuttle floor trailers for trucking industries around the world.

Mitchell and company founder Harvey Stewart made their way to L.A. where they toured the test tunnel and agreed they could build a modified trailer to travel it.

"You dont get that phone call every day so, when you do, you hop on a plane and make stuff happen, said Mitchell. He added he was stoked about supplying a technological solution to a world leader in innovation.

The modified trailer was built and delivered. This week it started supplying asphalt to a small paving machine.

Its tight quarters, Stewart explained. The drilled tunnel is 14-feet in diameter and once re-enforced the opening is just 12 feet in diameter. A traditional trailer just wouldnt fit.

They asked if we could help them out because there was no way to get the asphalt and the gravel in the tunnel after theyd dug the hole, Stewart said.

The Boring Company had bucketed the gravel and asphalt in for the test tunnel.

The trailer, delivered with bold Trout River and The Boring Company decals on the sides, has its own diesel motor power source.

The decals are strategic.

We just figured, if (Musk) is at a press release somewhere, someday, hes going to go, whats that'? Mitchell said.

Its us. Dont forget us; were the one that helped you, Stewart said.

If the Boring Company had not been pressed for time, Trout River wouldve used an electrical power source, keeping with plans the Tesla founder has in mind for the tunnels. A 15-minute walk across the Las Vegas Convention Centre can be trimmed to a minute in the tunnel using compatible autonomous electric vehicles, capable of reaching speeds of 165 miles per hour.

The Boring Company attached the trailer to a truck which had to be cut down to fit in the tunnel. It did not have an external power supply and Trout River installed a diesel engine to power the live-bottom floor.

Mitchell and Stewart are hoping their test unit will be the first of many sales to Musks suite of companies.

If it works, wed like to be part of it. If it doesnt, were awfully glad we got this far (because) I think it just highlights a lot of our ability to innovate, said Mitchell.

And our ability to respond, said Stewart.

In a video they shot before shipping off the trailer, they joke about finding a way to get the trailer into space, a reference to Musks SpaceX tests and experiments. The flame-throwers they attached for the video were removed prior to shipping.

Theres a lot of pride in knowing our Island innovation has value all over the world, Stewart said.

We have been involved in wind turbine projects but this this may be the biggest green project yet.

Theyre still waiting feedback on how well the modified trailer performs. They might get to see for themselves, soon, as they will be back in Las Vegas March 10 to 14 for ConExpo, North Americas largest construction equipment trade show.

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Dublin, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "North America Building Thermal Insulation Market (2019-2025): Market Forecast byMaterial,by Applications, by Building Type, by Countries,and Competitive Landscape" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

According to this research, the North America Building Thermal Insulation Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.9% during 2019-2025.

The report comprehensively covers the North America building thermal insulation market by material, applications, building types and countries. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going trends, opportunities/high growth areas and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to device and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

The North America building thermal insulation market is anticipated to grow at a steady pace on the back of increased usage of the product in the residential and commercial application due to declining cost of insulation coupled with rising awareness regarding energy conservation. Additionally, favourable policies and initiatives to reduce the energy consumption of the region by the government would significantly boost the demand for thermal insulation over the coming years.

Increasing power cost, as well as growing demand for clean and sustainable heating & cooling solutions, would drive the growth for building thermal insulation products in the North American region. Moreover, favourable building regulations by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) would also supplement the growing demand for building thermal insulation. Furthermore, re-insulation and modernization of traditional homes and properties would also play an important role in driving the market for building thermal insulation in the region during the forecast period.

The United States of America is anticipated to dominate the North America building thermal insulation market share owing to reviving construction activities and growing emphasis to develop energy-efficient properties. Additionally, initiatives such as The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program which aims to reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring their health and safety would also act as a catalyst in the growth of the building thermal insulation market in the region.

The program aims to provide weatherization services to approximately 35,000 homes every year using DOE funds. Further, tax rebates offered on the installation of thermal insulation would create a conducive environment for the growth of the industry in the country.

Key Topics Covered

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction2.1 Report Description2.2 Key Highlights of the Report2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation2.4 Research Methodology2.5 Assumptions

3. North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Overview3.1 North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015-2025F3.2 North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Countries, 2018 & 2025F3.3 North America Building Thermal Insulation Market - Industry Life Cycle3.4 North America Building Thermal Insulation Market - Porter's Five Forces

4. North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Dynamics4.1 Impact Analysis4.2 Market Drivers4.3 Market Restraints

5. North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Trends

6. United States Of America Building Thermal Insulation Market Overview6.1 United States of America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015-2025F6.2 United States of America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Material, 2018 & 2025F6.2.1 United States of America Plastic Foam Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.1.1 United States of America Plastic Foam Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Material, 2018 & 2025F6.2.1.1.1 United States of America Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.1.1.2 United States of America Extruded Polystyrene Foam (XPS) Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.1.1.3 United States of America PUR & PIR Foam Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.1.1.4 United States of America Others Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.2 United States of America Wool Insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.2.1 United States of America Wool Insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Material, 2018 & 2025F6.2.2.1.1 United States of America Glass Wool Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.2.1.2 United States of America Stone Wool Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F6.2.2.1.3 United States of America Others Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F

7. United States of America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, By Applications7.1 United States of America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Applications, 2018 & 2025F7.1.1 United States of America Roof insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F7.1.2 United States of America Wall insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F7.1.3 United States of America Floor insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F

8. United States of America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, By Building Types8.1 United States of America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Building Type, 2018 & 2025F8.1.1 United States of America Residential Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F8.1.2 United States of America Commercial Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F8.1.3 United States of America Industrial Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F

9. Canada Building Thermal Insulation Market Overview9.1 Canada Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015-2025F9.2 Canada Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Material, 2018 & 2025F9.2.1 Canada Plastic Foam Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.1.1 Canada Plastic Foam Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Material, 2018 & 2025F9.2.1.1.1 Canada Expanded Polystyrene Foam (EPS) Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.1.1.2 Canada Extruded Polystyrene Foam (XPS) Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.1.1.3 Canada PUR & PIR Foam Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.1.1.4 Canada Others Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.2 Canada Wool Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.2.1 Canada Wool Insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Material, 2018 & 2025F9.2.2.1.1 Canada Glass Wool Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.2.1.2 Canada Stone Wool Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F9.2.2.1.3 Canada Others Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F

10. Canada Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, By Applications10.1 Canada Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Applications, 2018 & 2025F10.1.1 Canada Roof insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F10.1.2 Canada Wall insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F10.1.3 Canada Floor insulation Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F

11. Canada Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, By Building Types11.1 Canada Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Building Type, 2018 & 2025F11.1.1 Canada Residential Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F11.1.2 Canada Commercial Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F11.1.3 Canada Industrial Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F

12. Rest of North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Overview12.1 Rest of North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenues, 2015 - 2025F

13. North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Key Performance Indicators

14. North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Opportunity Assessment14.1 North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2025F

15. North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Competitive Assessment15.1 North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Revenue Share, By Company, 201915.2 North America Building Thermal Insulation Market Benchmarking, By Technical Parameters

16. Company Profiles16.1 Atlas Roofing Corporation16.2 BASF Corporation16.3 Certainteed Corporation16.4 Dow Building Solution16.5 GAF Material Corporation16.6 Huntsman International LLC16.7 Johns Manville Corporation16.8 Knauf Insulation Ltd.16.9 Owens Corning Corporation16.10 Rockwool International

17. Key Strategic Recommendations

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BMGs portfolio of safety and personal protection equipment (PPE) comprises workplace safety matting and floor safety products, designed to enhance safety in diverse sectors including manufacturing, mining, construction and general engineering. This range also encompasses specialist floor safety products for use in non-industrial applications, like reception areas, clean-room environments, kitchens and canteens, shopping malls and shower rooms.

BMGs floor safety products which form part of the companys extensive range of tools and related equipment is manufactured both locally and internationally by COBA Africa, in line with stringent quality and safety specifications, says Andrew Johns, business unit manager, Tools and Equipment division, BMG. BMG specialists work closely with the COBA team to meet demand from our extensive customer base for durable under-foot safety products that improve safety in the workplace and also reduce fatigue from prolonged standing.

Slipping is the highest cause of accidents in the work environment. Apart from the investment in essential floor safety products, we encourage regular cleaning of floor areas to ensure surfaces are free of wet and dry contaminants, for improved safety underfoot.

The importance of floor level safety in the workplace should not be under-estimated. Research shows that Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which are conditions affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and other soft tissues as well as slips, trips and falls, are major causes of workplace absence. Preventative measures to reduce these risks are the responsibility of the employer. The investment in anti-fatigue matting encourages regular foot movement, promoting healthier circulation and the installation of anti-slip matting, flooring or coatings, significantly improve safety underfoot.

COBA Orthomat anti-fatigue matting provides a cushioned standing surface, to encourage regular foot movement for healthier circulation for workers standing in predominantly stationary positions. This matting, which is manufactured from 100% closed-cell PVM foam, has a pebbled, textured surface, suitable for dry environments. Orthomat matting conforms to slip-resistance standards and has been fire-tested to DIN54332 (B2) part of DIN4102.

COBA Rampmat anti-fatigue mats, with specially-designed drainage holes to release spilt liquids, are highly effective in wet and oily industrial environments. This matting, which is comfortable to stand on, is manufactured from hardwearing NBR rubber and has moulded bevelled edges to reduce trip hazards.

KwikLok interlocking floor tiles are designed for easy installation and recommended for refurbishing large area floor surfaces. These durable floor tiles are manufactured from high quality recycled PVC, which is non-conductive and fire-resistant.

Other safety matting for industrial applications includes MK3 rubber and drainage mats, COBArib anti-slip rubber matting, Grip Safe matting for enhanced grip and Knee-Saver mats, designed to ease the kneeling position required by some work procedures.

Matting for specialised areas includes Diamond Tread, with a flame retardant surface, which is suitable for welding bays and industrial applications. Unimat a drainable rubber runner, which is easy to clean, roll up and move to another location is suitable for event caterers. COBAswitch VDE is a lightweight electrical switchboard matting, designed for use in front of open switchboards and high voltage equipment, offering protection against electric shocks.

BMG also supplies safety products to prevent slips on internal and external steps and stairways. COBAGrip is manufactured with a chamfered back edge, in bright colours for high visibility. Abrasive grit anti-slip products provide additional grip underfoot on smooth surfaces and have a self-adhesive backing for easy installation. A self-adhesive foiled-backing for irregular surfaces enables rolling or hammering to the required shape.

Premier Grip matting is designed to reduce slipping in wet surfaces of shower areas, change rooms and swimming pool walkways and is comfortable to walk on barefoot. These flexible and hygienic mats have a top textured surface and holes and underside studs that enhance drainage. Premier Grip mats are easy to clean, roll up and relocate.

The COBA range of durable floor safety products is available from BMGs extensive branch network, which offers a technical advisory and support service throughout Southern-Africa

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A leader of Qatar's luxury hospitality scene, Four Seasons Hotel Doha is now open and welcoming its first guests following extensive renovations and a complete redesign by Pierre-Yves Rochon. The world-renowned interior designer has reshaped the property into an unmatched luxury destination at the centre of Qatar's capital city, with residential warmth and comfort that is further enhanced by the friendly and intuitive service that is reflective of Four Seasons hospitality.

The entrance has been enhanced with a grandiose door, reminiscent of grande dame entrances, and the Lobby has been redesigned as an open-plan space, allowing light to flood through the foyer as well as boasting views of the Arabian Gulf. The Lobby boasts an array of handmade and bespoke Italian furnishings, including a hand-blown glass chandelier that takes centre stage and adorns the Lobby's ceiling.

Set along the picturesque beachfront of the Arabian Gulf, and in close proximity to the cultural landmarks of Doha, the vast renovations span an entire redesign of the Hotel's bedrooms, suites, guest floors, Lobby and dining outlets. The public areas have adopted a range of greens to evoke the feeling of a garden and new life.

In addition to offering Herms amenities in all suites, and state-of-the-art technology, the Hotel will continue to pay homage to Qatari heritage with features such as mother of pearl inlay, while complementing a contemporary rejuvenation. Pierre-Yves Rochon's inspiration was the capital city itself, where the world of man and the beauty of nature meet. The redesigned rooms follow a soothing spectrum of blues and beiges reflecting the colours of Doha, where the sky, sea, sand and earth come together and impart a more residential feeling. The rooms are equipped with energy-efficient technologies, featuring automated curtains and lighting systems as well as temperature management preservation technology within the newly installed windows.

As well as a complete redesign of the interiors, the Hotel introduces the expansion, as well as the redevelopment, of its diverse dining and lounge concepts. Arabica, located on the ground floor of the Hotel, returns with a contemporary new look and coffee and dessert bar. Bold and neutral in its colour scheme, the space houses marble furniture that echoes the octagonal shape of the conservatory. This will be the destination of bespoke coffee, specialising in single origin beans and a selection of reimagined takes on childhood favourites, including an ever-changing variety of doughnuts and cupcakes.

Also refurbished is theSeasons Tea Lounge, which is luxuriously comfortable and exudes Parisian chic by blending classical and modern forms. Featuring a French Winter Garden that opens up into a terrace, Seasons Tea Lounge brings the outdoors inside with strong shades of green that are highlighted by a commanding hand-blown glass chandelier. Seasons Tea Lounge serves a carefully-crafted menu of French delicacies with tableside service that evokes the grandeur of a Parisian caf.

The re-opening of the Hotel also welcomes The Study, an outdoor bar and lounge concept, on a terrace adjoining the Library and Cigar Lounge - a city favourite that maintains its beloved classic features while also serving a selection of cocktails, each with their own story to tell. The Study is inspired by that of Ernest Hemingway as a place of thought and reflection, and reflects the palm trees and the sea outdoors. This outdoor space is yet another addition to the Hotel's unique variety of dining outlets.

The completion of further enhancements will be announced later in 2020, and will include the refurbishment of a space previously held by Il Teatro, which will relaunch with a brand new concept by a celebrated Michelin star chef.

The Hotel reopens as Qatar continues to establish itself as a major player in the world of contemporary art. At the end of 2018, Al Riwaq Art Space hosted the single largest show of Damien Hirst's works. Furthermore, Qatar's already rich cultural offering was further enhanced in 2019 with the opening of the hotly anticipated National Museum of Qatar, designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. Meanwhile, the new Doha Metro system is shaping up to be a modern marvel and will connect Hamad International Airport to key cultural locations across Doha and beyond.

In addition to the city's burgeoning arts scene, Doha will continue to host the Qatar International Food Festival taking place from March 20 to 30, 2020. The multicultural festival celebrates the country's diverse food, beverage and hospitality offerings as well as invites visitors to enjoy special culinary experiences in scenic outdoor spaces. Four Seasons Hotel Doha will host its very own celebration, World of Nobu, on March 25 and 26, 2020. Celebrating Chef Nobu's long and personal journey to becoming a global sensation, nine head chefs from Nobu restaurants around the world, including Nobu Matsuhisa himself, will unite for two days of gastronomic events.

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20/87310 - Single-storey rear extension including flue for log burner following demolition of existing garage, front porch, installation of flue and alterations to windows -7 Oakgrove Road, Bishopstoke

20/87285 - Single-storey side and rear extensions; raise eaves and replace existing roof with dual-pitch roof with flat roof over rear extension; install solar panels, gas central heating, 12 rooflights and four roof lantern; increase size of car park plus repairs to existing building, new foul drainage path and tree works - Church Hall, St Pauls Church, Fair Oak Road, Bishopstoke

CHANDLER'S FORD

20/87442 - Erection of a detached two-bedroom dwelling with provision of dropped kerb from Westfield Crescent, and addition of single-storey side extension to 9 Westfield Road following demolition of existing attached store - 9 Westfield Road, Chandler's Ford

20/87409 - Raising of ridge height to provide first floor living accommodation with two side and a front dormer, roof alterations to front flat roof element, new front porch with canopy and alterations to windows - 63 Park Road, Chandler's Ford

20/87376 - Single-storey rear extension and garage conversion - 18 Kelburn Close, Chandler's Ford

20/87402 - Two-storey rear extension, first floor front extension, roof alterations to single-storey elements on North East and South West elevations, alterations to windows, extension and roof enlargement to detached garage to incorporate storage space above with rooflights and new entrance gates with piers - 217 Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford

20/87393 - Single-storey rear extension, new side dormer, extension to existing side dormer, replacement garage on reduced footprint - 5 Merrieleas Close, Chandler's Ford

20/87345 - Addition of new trifold doors and stepped patio to the rear, new glazed Juliet balcony to replace existing, two rooflights to the pitched roof on the flank, a new flue and the repositioning of a satellite dish - 36 Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Chandler's Ford

20/87341 - First floor side extension and addition of pitched roof on rear flat roof - 40 Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford

20/87294 - Garage Conversion incorporating raising of roof and single-storey front extension - 3 Oakwood Close, Chandler's Ford

20/87251 - Car port - 11 Beech Close, Chandler's Ford

EASTLEIGH

20/87441 - Single-storey front extension - 9 Leander Close, Eastleigh

19/87047 - Proposed single storey extension to ground floor Maisonette flat - 28 Selwyn Gardens, Eastleigh

20/87401 - Single storey rear extension - 4 Romsey Close, Eastleigh

20/87384 - Two-storey side extension, single-storey front extension, part loft conversion and alterations to windows - 15 Kenilworth Drive, Eastleigh

20/87320 - Side extension -75 Twyford Road, Eastleigh

FAIR OAK & HORTON HEATH

20/87338 - Porch to front of property - 18 Eastleigh Road, Fair Oak

20/87344 - Single-storey rear extension to detached garage to form study/games room with external changing room & WC - The Kestrels, 8 Chapel Drove, Horton Heath

HAMBLE-LE-RICE

20/87407 - First floor rear extension with juliet balcony and addition of juliet balcony on side elevation - 9 Kingfisher Close, Hamble-le-Rice

HEDGE END

20/87200 - Single-storey extension, connecting extension from existing double garage to existing house - Totford, 19 Grange Road, Hedge End

20/87395 - Replacement front porch - 12 Ratcliffe Road, Hedge End

20/87357 - Erection of boundary fence - 12 Maidman Place, Hedge End

20/87296 - Alterations to roof to include hip to gable enlargement to front, addition of a side facing dormer window to western elevation,single storey side and front extension following demolition of existing garage and store - 4 Patricia Drive, Hedge End

19/87083 - Single-storey side extension and conversion of existing garage - St Francis, 66 St Johns Road, Hedge End

WEST END

20/87356 - Proposed Garden Building with first floor office space - Winton, Botley Road, West End

20/87337 - Single-storey side extension - Silver Birches, Allington Lane, West End

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The OneBox from Vision Mechatronics consists of a Lithium battery, hybrid inverter and solar charge controller to give a hassle-free solution for electricity backup in case of power outages. Users with excess solar power generation can save money with net metering by using its grid feed feature.

Diesel generators are the most common means of electricitybackup during power outages. Besides being noisy and polluting, these are also the most expensive means of alternative electricity backup with an operatingefficiencyof25%, requirement for repeated maintenance, hassles of diesel storage and fear of diesel theft.

Providing a clean and green option to diesel generators, Vision Mechatronics has installed in South Delhi a grid-interactive lithium battery based energy storage system coupled with solar rooftop power plant.

The building integrated backup storage systemcalled OneBoxhandles the loads of an elevator (lift), five air-conditioners, two ovens, water pumps, slow chargingelectric vehiclepoints, common lighting of the building, and lights, fans and plug points for one full floor.

The system offers ahigh peak discharge current, whichenables it to handle loads like lift and air conditioners (which require high starting current) witha comparatively smallcapacityof Lithium batteries. It also supportssinglephase outageand has a response time of 7 ms, ensuring uninterrupted supply and zero blackout.

A hassle-free solution

OneBox is a do-it-yourself hybrid solar solution that consistsof the worlds smartest Lithiumbattery, hybrid inverter and solar charge controller to give ahassle-freeplug-and-play solution for backup.It takes care of uninterrupted flicker-free power supply with response time of 7 ms, which keeps all electronic items unaffected by power cut and fluctuations, Vision Mechatronics director Dr Rashi Gupta told pv magazine.

Inverters and batteries come preconfigured inOneBoxas per customer requirements. So, Users neither need to worry about the compatibility of the inverter and lithium batteries, nor about the complex wiring while installation, said Dr Gupta.

Integrating solar panels inOneBoxnot only helps in reducing their carbon footprint but also makes the system cost effective andimproves power availability. Users with excess renewable generation can save money with net metering by usinggridfeed feature ofOneBox.

Predictive monitoring ensures minimal downtime

The differentiating factor in Vision Mechatronics Lithium battery is Active Balancing and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilitiesalong with predictive & preventive monitoring, which helps to increase the life of the battery.

Predictive monitoring featuremonitors cell-level data to predict 15 days in advance that the battery/system needs attention. Generally,thecustomers receive an email in advance. Also, with the auto-on/off feature, the smart battery emails the cause of failure, enabling the customer to take corrective actions.

Return on investment, viability

OneBoxis a cost-effective and eco-friendlysubstitute for dieselgeneratorswith an ROI of about 1.7 to 3 years and an operating cost reaching grid parity, stated Dr Rashi.

Recently, the Bureau of Indian Standards published safety and performance standards for grid-interactive energy storage systems as well as battery management systems for batteries, which is an important step towards standardization of new technologies like lithium batteries.

India is globally the first country to publish a Battery Management System (BMS) Standard, and the BMS used in theOneBoxis compliant to the Indian standards, said Dr Rashi.

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Conor and Kate Hardy wanted to replicate the warehouse-style living they'd loved so much in their twenties.

"Our first rental flat together was a light and spacious two-bedroom penthouse in a modern converted office building," says Kate. "We loved the open-plan layout, perfect for entertaining. We had floor-to-ceiling glass and a wraparound balcony where we would sit and watch the sunrise over the city."

When they started searching for a place to buy and came across this two-storey conversion in 2017, just a stone's throw from Clapham High Street, the first thing that stood out was the double-fronted bay windows, which gave it instant kerb appeal.

But the really exciting part was the hidden gem of a loft, which spanned the entire length of the house.

Success story:the mansard loft extension is finished with white walls and neutral bespoke fittings, to open up the space and capitalise on the light (Build Team/ Robin Bell)

The lack of outdoor space was an issue but the house next door had a roof terrace, so the Hardys thought gaining consent to install one of their own would be straightforward.

"We saw this as an opportunity to combine the best of old and new, maintaining the period charm on the first and second floor while delivering something surprising and modern in the loft," says Conor.

With space in London at a premium, they also knew they could increase the value of the property.

"We wanted to extend with a mansard loft instead of a dormer and chose a local design and build company called Build Team.

"The architect at Build Team advised us to submit the planning applications as two separate projects one for the loft and one for the terrace," says Conor. If the roof terrace plans were rejected, they'd still be able to move forward with the loft project.

This proved to be sage advice. The loft application was accepted, as long as they maintained the sloping roofline, but the roof terrace was rejected.

To the couple's surprise, the council felt it wasn't in keeping with the local vernacular.

Lofty ideas: Conor and Kate Hardy wanted to replicated the warehouse-style living they'd loved in their first rental flat in their twenties (Daniel Hambury)

Converting the Victorian part of the building threw up challenges. "We realised quite quickly that we would need to level part of the floor, and then discovered much of the existing wood was rotten and needed to be replaced," says Kate. "When it came time to strip the wallpaper, nearly all of the plaster came off with it.'' They then went to appeal over the roof terrace.

It took nine months to get approval, by which time they had overspent their budget by at least 25 per cent.

And though on the whole the couple had prepared well for their project, there were issues they had never thought about.

"We'd done our research, but with the project being a flat we had three party wall processes to go through," says Conor. "Each property appointed a surveyor and we paid for everything."

Chic neutrals: an elegant living space done in easy-on-the-eye shades (Build Team/ Robin Bell )

The flat is a success story, with the original first and second floors retaining period fireplaces and mouldings, and with Victorian-style bathroom fittings and tiling.

"We wanted to preserve the character look and feel downstairs, so we just did the essentials we rewired, re-plastered, and re-plumbed new radiators," says Kate. "In the loft we wanted the open-plan space where we could entertain like we had done in our first rental, which is why we've installed so many rooflights and Velux windows."

They chose white walls and neutral bespoke kitchen fittings to open up the space and capitalise on the light.

They have achieved their vision of creating an uplifting, spacious entertaining area within a grand period property.

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Loft conversion inspiration:light-filled loft in Clapham is a masterclass in open-plan warehouse-style living - Homes and Property

Save Money by Installing a Wall Fountain Yourself

Today, we see an increasing number of home and business owners looking for ways of creating a serene environment. Some people choose plants, others fish tanks, and yet others, art. However, an exceptional way to produce a calm setting while improving the decorum of the room is with indoor wall mounted fountains. In addition to being beautiful, these fountains are also affordable and cost little to operate. As you will discover, installing indoor wall water fountains is something anyone can do. Of course, these instructions are general so you always want to read the instructions that come with the fountain but this will give you a good idea of the time and tools required for the job.

Hanging wall fountains can typically be installed within an hour. Keep in mind that in some cases, you may need to have an electrical outlet installed or help lifting the fountain due to weight.

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Instructions

As you can see, hanging wall fountains is not a difficult task. With a little time and effort, you will transform the appearance of any room. The benefits that you will enjoy from the sound of trickling water and design of the fountain are tremendous.

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Install Indoor Wall Water Fountains in Six Easy Steps ...

Is there anything more relaxing than the quiet, steady burble of flowing water? Large or small, indoors or out, a fountain adds grace, beauty and serenity to almost any setting. It can also be a surprisingly low-cost home improvement.

Installing a fountain can involve as much or as little work as you want. You can work from a kit that assembles all the components for you (although you'll lose some flexibility in terms of design). Or, once you understand how the different components fit together, you can construct your own fountain from available materials -- including the earth in your backyard.

But first things first: you should know what you're getting into. Different fountains work best in different places -- tables, walls, floors, patios, gardens. No amount of tinkering will make your table strong enough to support a floor fountain, or keep the end result from looking awkward as well as unstable. And no table fountain will look anything but diminutive if you install it on a floor. Look around to find a fountain in the appropriate scale for your setting. Think about materials -- stone, slate, bamboo, granite -- that will coordinate with the rest of your decor.

As you choose the location for your fountain, keep in mind that a fountain needs a power source. Some outdoor fountains have solar panels, but the rest will need to be within reach of electricity. Outdoor fountains also need seasonal maintenance, so make sure you choose a relatively accessible spot.

This article explores the different types of fountains in more detail. We'll also look at the plans and tools you should have on hand before you delve into the installation process.

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How to Install a Fountain | HowStuffWorks