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DSP (Interiors) complete range of fit-out works for SureScreen Diagnostics Design, refurbishment and fit-out specialists, DSP (Interiors) have supported SureScreen Diagnostics’ recent expansion with the completion of fit-out projects at their Covid-19 test production facilities in Derby and Nottingham. SureScreen has been at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19, producing antibody and antigen tests, which have been exported across the world. The demand and development of product rapidly increased the need to expand facilities and at the height of the second lockdown inNovember andDecember 2020, workwas carried out to create racking, packing, electrical andmechanical works at two units.Thiswas followed bywork to install racking at further units inDerby betweenMarch and July 2021. The company recently finished a turnkey design and fit-out of a third unit which started in May 2021. The empty unit was transformed with the construction of a large mezzanine floor to create ground/first floor production facilities with supporting amenities including toilets and breakout space. The teamat DSP (Interiors) carried out all the works including mezzanine floor, fire rating, partitions, ceilings, flooring, kitchen, toilets, furniture, mechanical and electrical. Speaking about the partnership with SureScreen Diagnostics, Andy Priestley, Director of DSP (Interiors), said: “We have designed and fitted spaces that will help the company to manufacture and produce their rapid Covid-19 tests efficiently and effectively. “It was important to complete the work as quickly as possible so SureScreen could continue their amazing work to produce Covid-19 antigen tests for the UK and the rest of the world.” www.dsp-solutions.co.uk NEWS 28 www.thefis.org aask us ceiling system elevates Cambridge Science Park Finishing designer and manufacturer, aask us, has supplied a unique ceiling system to a laboratory centre at Cambridge Science Park. aask us supported Zen Commercial Interiors by manufacturing a bespoke metal mesh ceiling for Trinity College’s Bio-Innovation Centre. Installed on aask us’ unique table grid system, the black open-celled mesh has helped to create a stunning, industrial ceiling within the three-storey building. It complements the Bio-Innovation Centre’s contemporary aesthetic and adds a sense of elevated height to the communal space. www.aask.us Biotecture announces major new appointments Biotecture Ltd designs, supplies, installs and maintains sustainable vertical green infrastructure. It has announced three new appointments: Jodie Voller, previously Biotecture’s Operations Manager, has been promoted to Sustainability Director, and Russell Hearsum steps up fromHead of Maintenance at the company into the role of Maintenance Director. TomWard has as new Head of Sales. Biotecture’s ethos has always been towards recycled materials and minimising energy use. Its BioPanel system is a modular hydroponic living wall that combines efficient water management with remote sensing technology, meaning it maintains healthy plants in all climates over the long term. It can be retrofitted as part of a façade refurbishment and incorporated within new buildings as the integral rainscreen cladding element. www.biotecture.uk.com Re-designed Rap Interiors website The new-look Rap Interiors website is now live. It has been specifically designed to put the user and prospective client first, with lots of new content and workplace design inspiration across the site. Take a look here: https://bit.ly/33MA0ms Forza Doors Ltd appoints new technical director Forza Doors Ltd has appointed JimWhite to the board of directors as their newTechnical Director. Having started at Forzamore than eight years ago, Jimhas gained the knowledge required to put himat the forefront of fire door technical development in the industry. His appointment follows the retirement of Philip Duckworth as Technical Director who will continue on in his role as Chairman/CEO. www.forza-doors.com COMMUNITY DSP (Interiors), designed and fitted spaces that will help SureScreen to manufacture and produce their rapid Covid-19 tests Racking at SureScreen Diagnostics The Bio-Innovation Centre at Cambridge Science Park JimWhite, Technical Director at Forza Doors Ltd (L-R) Jodie Voller, TomWard and Russell Hearsum