Stylish safety barriers

More than 60 sq. m of clear glass has been supplied to provide stylish safety barriers on the three walkways that connect the two main sections of the university's new £65m Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) in Liverpool's Oxford Street. 

Opening in autumn 2016, the MIF will be home to world-leading, multi-disciplinary research expertise, unparalleled facilities and an infrastructure to support international new materials' development programmes.

Installation work was completed by Warrington-based structural steelwork and architectural metalwork fabricators Shawton Engineering following delivery of the glass, which was installed on the bridges off site and delivered to the client fully glazed, eliminating the need for a temporary handrail after final installation.

Paul Hiscock, contracts manager at Shawton, said: "The high quality, high performance architectural glass will provide an eye-catching addition to the installation while significantly enhancing the impressive interior design and public safety."