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...to the December issue of PSB. As the year draws to a close, we have a greatselection of features and product information for your perusal, including our Focal Point for this issue on that all-important subject of Fire,Safety + Security, which begins on page 15.Our Schools + Education feature (p.26)

suggests a way of utilising facilities in order toease budgetary pressure and add value to thecommunity, while Park Life on page 32 looks at the Rethinking Parks Initiative one year on from its inception.All that remains is to wish all our readers a very Merry Christmas – here’s to a happy and prosperous New year!

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An ambitious £20m scheme tocreate a new secondary school,primary school and nursery is set totransform learning environments inBedford – catering for more than1,200 students and pupils.Construction work has now

started on the new WixamsAcademy in Green Lane. There willbe a secondary free school and aprimary and nursery setting on thesame site – but the two schools willbe separate establishments and, as such, will be run by two different

trusts. However, both buildings arebeing designed at the same timeand will be built by one contractorsimultaneously.Lungfish Architects has created

the schools in response to BedfordBorough Council’s need for moreschool places in the area, which hasarisen as a consequence of thecontinuing growth of the newWixams housing development.The new Wixams Academy will

eventually accommodate an intakeof 500 11-17 year olds and 324pupils aged 17 plus, along with 70staff. The new primary school willcater for 420 pupils alongside 39staff as well as a 26-place nursery.Lead architect, Richard Daw, said

this project was one of the biggestand most ambitious the practice had been appointed to date.He commented: “It is extremely

exciting to be part of thedevelopment of a whole neweducational community which willenhance the learning experience for many young people in Bedford.”

New learning communityAutumnStatementreactionMark Robinson, Scape Groupchief executive, commented on the Chancellor’s AutumnStatement: “It’s certainlyrefreshing to hear theGovernment investing inaffordable housing with £1.4bn of funding for 40,000 homes,because housing associationshave been under huge fundingpressure for many years now and this move is long overdue.However, we also need to

recognise the role that localauthorities and city regions canplay in the delivery of affordablehomes – Metro Mayors will get more powers to borrow for infrastructure but councilsare not allowed to borrow to build homes and so it isdisappointing that this hasn’t yet been addressed by theChancellor. “We mustn’t let the

Government’s delayed HousingWhite Paper become a whitewash by once again avoiding thisreform. We also need to ensurewe are getting the balance rightbetween shared ownership,affordable rent and socialhousing, so the new flexibility forhousing providers ondevelopments is also welcome.“The Chancellor is absolutely

right to prioritise the roadprojects that will have the biggestimpact on congestion andhousebuilding. LEPs in the Northwill get £556m for investment in projects – the lion’s share of regional investment in England– which is a big boost for theNorthern Powerhouse. However, we also need to ensurewe are progressing the big ticketprojects that will really unlock the potential of the region in the long term, especially theTrans-Pennine Tunnel and HS3rail link between Manchester and Leeds. The Chancellor couldalso have done much more totackle the impending skills crisis.”

The Treasury recently announced the essential £369m renovation plansfor Buckingham Palace. To fund this ten-year endeavour, the Queen hasbeen given a 66% pay rise which will last for the entirety of the project.However, this news has caused a backlash from the general public and hasleft the UK questioning who should be paying for this refit. Consequently, a petition asking the Queen to pay for this refurbishment herself reachedits target in a matter of days, attracting over 140,000 signatures.

Now, home services marketplace, Plentific.com, has found that two out of three UK taxpayers feel unhappy with the costs. Ultimately, 68% of UKtaxpayers feel unhappy with the price tag. As the home of BuckinghamPalace, Londoners appear more supportive of the final price with only 61% feeling unhappy with the costs.

Buckingham Palace renovationcosts cause UK taxpayer upset

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Leafield Environmental,has reported record salesof its cup recycling bins asa direct result of therenewed commitment ofbusinesses to tackle themuch publicised issue ofdisposable cup waste. Asmany as 5 billion papercups are used anddisposed of each year inthe UK which, due to theprevious lack of recyclingsolutions, were either incinerated or sent to landfill.

Leafield has been working with Simply Cups, the UK’s only cuprecycling scheme, which has resulted in an expansion of its cupbin range and increase in sales.

According to Justin Salmon, Business Development Manager forLeafield Environmental; “We knew our customers genuinelywanted to recycle their cups because it improves their recyclingtargets, avoids waste going to landfill and enhances theirenvironmental credentials. Now that there is a robust scheme inoperation, through Simply Cups, there is a huge incentive forbusinesses to recycle their cups, which gives us the opportunityto help them find the best bin for their needs.”

Sales of cup recycling solutionshave never been stronger

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A trio of Nottingham-based firms –CPMG Architects, J Tomlinson andTurner & Townsend – havecompleted an energy-efficient firestation in Nottingham that will useless than a quarter of the energywhen compared to the formerCentral Fire Station.The three-storey building,

designed, constructed and projectmanaged by city-based contractorson behalf of Nottinghamshire Fireand Rescue Service has alreadypicked up a Regeneration Award at

the East Midlands fbe Awards 2016.The £3.7m station houses three

fire engine bays, modern trainingfacilities and office space forNottingham City Council’sEmergency Planning Team.Nick Gregory, director for CPMG

said this project has helped revive aformer brownfield site and hasexpanded the team’s blue lightportfolio: “The development of thisvital building has been a fantasticpartnership of Nottingham-basedcompanies which have allcontributed to creating anemergency services facility fit for the 21st century,” he said.“The PV panels, smart lighting,

large floor-to-ceiling windows to increase natural daylight andsmart use of materials have allhelped to contribute to the building’senergy-saving attributes. We’reproud to have delivered a safe andhighly efficient building that will alsosave the fire service money thanksto its lower running costs.”

Sustainable safetyMPsreportreceivessupportfromBSRIABSRIA is in support of a report by MPs which “slammed theGovernment for axing its zerocarbon buildings policy” and has called for it to be reinstated. An investigation by MPs on theEnvironmental Audit Committeesaid the decision by the Treasurywas one it made onenvironmental matters “at shortnotice with little or noconsultation with relevantbusinesses and industries.”The MPs’ report found the

Treasury had “ridden roughshod”over other departments’objectives to change and cancel several long-establishedenvironmental policies. It observed the conclusion to axethe zero carbon homes policycaused shock in the constructionindustry, including housebuilders,who had been working towardsexecuting the strategy for over a decade.Tassos Kougionis, principal

consultant – residential, atBSRIA’s Sustainable ConstructionGroup, said: “This is good newsfor the industry. Long-termsustainability targets shouldalways be favoured overGovernment short-termpriorities, especially if thisensures value for money. Zero carbon buildings, bothdomestic and non-domestic, are energy-efficient, comfortableand contribute positively to theoccupants’ wellbeing, all keyareas of interest for BSRIA.“Of course we should not forget

that along with addressing fuelpoverty, energy security andefficient use of resources, zerocarbon buildings also supporttackling climate change and futureproofing our building stock.”

Biomass power plants are springing up all over the UK, encouraged bygenerous Government subsidies. Various forms of biomass fuel areemployed, ranging from household waste to purpose-grown crops such asMiscanthus grass. The most popular biomass fuel is wood fibre. There is awidespread belief that because wood, unlike coal or gas, is a renewablematerial, it is always better for the environment to burn wood. But this isnot true. Wood contains much less energy by weight than coal so you haveto burn much more to get the same amount of power. This also means thatburning wood releases four times the carbon of the equivalent coal,meaning wood is a dirtier fuel. As for sustainability, no amount ofreplanting can compensate for the carbon released by burning wood fibre as biomass. So, burning wood to produce electricity is not only unsustainable but alsodoes nothing to help meet the UK's carbon reduction targets. Yet theGovernment pays the power industry billions of pounds of taxpayers'money to encourage this practice. Norbord is raising the issuessurrounding the misuse of wood due to these ill-considered subsidies. In contrast, it sees the way it and other similar companies use wood as bothsustainable and a way of keeping carbon locked up for longer. Only wastewood which cannot be reused or recycled should be incinerated.For further information visit www.usewoodwisely.co.uk.

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Mapei UK have recently helped completea flooring refurbishment project inGatwick Airport’s North TerminalDeparture costing approximately£2million. DMC Contracts carried out theinstallation, leading the design betweenMapei and Gatwick Airport to deliver arobust flooring system that wouldtolerate the demands of a busy airportterminal.

As the UK’s second largest airport and the most efficient single-runwayairport in the world, Gatwick Airport required a screed that could endurethe high volume of footfall which it encounters daily. Mapei specified ascreed containing their Topcem binder, also including Mapefibre NS12polypropylene fibres, to replace up to 9,000m2 of the previous flooring inthe North Terminal Departures.

Topcem, which carries an EC1 rating, produces a perfect screed to useprior to the installation of any flooring where rapid drying is required –allowing light foot traffic after just 12 hours, ensuring the airportexperienced minimal disruption. Mapefibre NS12 helps to create a strongmatrix within the screed which is more resistant to the stresses induced bythe setting and hardening process. Once laid, the floor was left for 28 daysbefore it was drop-hammer tested, where it received a Category A rating.

400 x 400 porcelain tiles and 600 x 300 conglomerate tiles were thenlaid with Mapei’s grey coloured Granirapid (which also carries an EC1rating) – a rapid setting, high strength, flexible tile adhesive suitable for abusy airport environment. The floor tiles were grouted with Mapei’spopular Ultracolour Plus Grout in the ‘Cement Grey’ shade (113).

With Gatwick’s moving annual total passenger numbers recentlyreaching over 41 million, the airport required an abrasion resistantflooring for some 400m2 of the baggage area floors. Mapei’s UltratopIndustrial was specified because of its excellent abrasion and wearingresistance to the high volume of traffic in the area. To prevent staining theUltratop Industrial was sealed with one of the products from ourMapefloor range.For more information on Mapei products and training days, please visitwww.mapei.co.uk, email [email protected] or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970.

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The above mentioned researchmight come as a surprise formany people not involved in public sector bidding. Surely anincumbent must have a hugeadvantage in terms ofrelationships and insideknowledge, not to mention the fact that they have a proven track record and capability? Is it possible, however, to know

too much? One of our membersrecently raised the dilemma of how to address any wrongassumptions that have been made in the tender document. For example, as an incumbent, do you actually cost an elementthat you know is not possibleunder the current operation,bearing in mind that the otherbidders will – resulting in a

situation where procurementteams may not be comparing likefor like? Are you viewed as beinghelpful or disruptive? This isincreasingly an issue on electronictenders where there is noopportunity to discuss queries andany deviation from answering theexact question is discouraged.


Is there ever a case for knowingtoo much in a bid process?

At an APMP event held in London, the majority of attendees on the biddingside were adamant that, given the choice,they would choose not to be part of a tender in which they were the incumbentsupplier. The response follows Attitudes toIncumbents (Rebidding Solutions 2014)research which found that, while in thecommercial sector the incumbent supplieris frequently successful in tenders, in thepublic sector incumbent wins are lesspredictable. Isabel Moritz, events directorat APMP UK discusses...

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As part of £1million refurbishment programme, Gilgen DoorSystems has installed a bespoke 360° automatic curvedsliding door system to the main entrance of Stafford Library.

The four-leaf GILGENSRM system comeswith a self supportingporch which blendsharmoniously withthe façade of thebuilding creating animpressive, stylishand highly accessibleentrance. Theentrance includes twosets of curved

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In some cases there is, perhaps, a temptation to pitch for what youare currently delivering, ratherthan what is in the tenderdocument, which is a real mistake.It is also very hard to propose anynew ideas without riskingquestions as to why you haven’tproposed them before. You arealso aware of what works andwhat doesn’t, as you haveprobably evaluated many options.Examine any such observationscarefully before including them inyour bid, as resulting initiatives

may come at a higher cost andeven create a perception that you are either arrogant orcomplacent.

At our London event, a senior localauthority procurement executivesaid that, in his experience,incumbent teams look back whilenewcomers look forward and thata successful bid should be able todo both. While he recommendedbringing in some fresh eyes, he also said that he had seencases where a new bid team,

parachuted in with no priorknowledge of the operation,has neglected to speak to thepeople actually operating thecontract. As a result it has thrown out everything achievedduring the contract period – both good and bad. This, to me, is incomprehensible and certainlydoes not meet any of thestandards and best practice towhich our membership adheres.

There is no doubt that being the incumbent brings its ownchallenges. I would recommendstarting the process as soon aspossible and perhaps even tryingto influence the thinking of theprocurement team by sharingyour experience andunderstanding of the contract. A good bid team must be able to apply its privileged supplierinsights intelligently and carefully,for example, not overpricingrebids because of its knowledge of the reality of the contract.


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Smoke ventilation maintenance – the hot issue for HAs and LAsBy Simon North – Service and Maintenance Division Manager with SE ControlsOngoing budgetary pressures and a lack offamiliarity by local authorities and housingassociations about the strict regulations thatgovern the maintenance of smoke ventilationsystems, has given rise to a worrying trendthat will leave them exposed to prosecutionfor non-compliance unless it is addressed.

In an effort to integrate fire systemsmaintenance and save money in the process,many HAs and LAs are ‘bundling’ smokeventilation maintenance into a multi-disciplined ‘fire service’ contract, where thecontractor is responsible for all fire andsmoke system maintenance, often acrossseveral locations and building types.

However, under the scope of various BritishStandards, including BS9991, BS9999 andBS7346 Part 8, together with BuildingRegulations ADB; the European EN12101standard and best practice guidancedocuments from the Smoke ControlAssociation, there are specific maintenancerequirements and procedures that must befollowed.

The real ‘teeth’ behind this complex and vitallegislative framework is the RegulatoryReform Order (RRO). This gives fire serviceofficers an extensive range of enforcement

powers in situations where smoke controlsystems have been inadequately maintainedunder the demands of the various pieces oflegislation.

The penalties for non-compliance can besignificant, including the prosecution ofcompanies, building owners, landlords andindividuals responsible for buildingmaintenance, resulting in punitive fines aswell as custodial sentences.

At SE Controls, we have already been directlyinvolved in a significant number of projects tocorrect problems caused where general firecontractors have found themselves out oftheir depth and unable to maintain thesmoke control system within the demands ofthe regulations.

In one instance themaintenancecompany had failed tonotice a smoke ventthat had been ‘nailedshut’ rendering it inoperable anddangerous, whileanother recent caseor poor maintenance from an inexperiencedcontractor resulted in an automatic smokevent falling out of the building. A majorinternal review followed, together with theinvolvement of the HSE and prosecutions arenow being considered.

On a number of other remedial projects, fireofficers or building control have alreadyimposed close notices on the buildings,resulting in disruption, the removal of tenantsand large unbudgeted costs for the housingassociation. Clearly, these could have beenavoided if the specialised smoke ventilationmaintenance contract was kept separate andhandled by a specialist company with thenecessary skills, experience and expertise.

Further information on SE Controls’products, solutions and projects can beobtained by visiting www.secontrols.comor calling +44 (0) 1543 443060.



Aggregate Industries launches phone appAggregate Industries has extended its digital offering with theintroduction of a new phone app, designed to help save time andmoney on the job. The Express Asphalt app will act as a one-stop-shop for customer queries, with important information accessible24/7. The app’s specially designed calculator is able to work outwhat the required volume of asphalt will be by entering the area size and depth of where it will be laid. The built-in GPS service allowsusers to locate their local depot, from anywhere in the country. Chris Hudson at Aggregate Industries, said: “We know that when on a job, time is of the essence and having key information at yourfingertips can help ease pressure and make more informed

decisions.” The Express Asphalt app forms part of Aggregate Industries Express Asphalt service which has over 40 plants nationwide, includes a dedicated customer service team and a guaranteed order turnaround of under 30 minutes for single loads of standard products.

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Speedy levellingBostik has launched ScreedmasterSpeed 30, a new rapid-drying floorlevelling compound with a walk-ontime of just 30 minutes – making itsuitable for contractors who requirea fast-track solution for flooringprojects. Formulated from the latestadvances in cement technology, theScreedmaster Speed 30 will smoothsound, uneven surfaces prior to thelaying of decorative floorcoverings inas little as three hours, with a loose-lay time of 45 minutes. Consisting of a 20kg powder bag and 4L ofpolymer liquid, the two-part productis suitable for use with underfloorheating systems and will cover up to 5m² at 3mm thickness.

New wood flooring productsbrochure from MapeiIn response to industry demand, Mapei has released a new brochure for wood flooring products and installationsystems. Along with an easy-to-use selection chart forwood flooring, the products used in each system are listedalong with their technical characteristics. The brochure is available to stockists, architects and specifiersimmediately. Mapei products can be used in a range of wood flooring installations, with complete installationand maintenance systems available. Products range from primers and surface membranes to silliated andpolyurethane adhesives as well as levelling compounds,acoustic layers, and high traffic lacquers/hardwax oils and products for maintaining the natural appearance ofthe wood floor.

New CHP range from ELCOELCO Heating Solutions has introduced a new rangeof gas-fired CHP systems, consisting of four modelswith electrical outputs from 5-50kWel and thermaloutputs from 12.2k-100kWth. The new VARION C-POWER range also achieves an A++ energyefficiency rating, offering operators of commercialbuildings financial and environmental advantages.With integrated condensing units, all four models in the range (S, M, M+ and L) have class-leading

efficiencies up to 109.5%. They are also able to seamlessly connect with other ELCO products– including the company’s full range of condensing boilers – allowing customised systems tobe designed for every commercial application.

Home automation helpToday’s home automation products are convenient butsophisticated solutions. Such evolving technology presentschallenges as the correct infrastructure is essential. This is why Pivotal Technologies has moved into homeintelligence installations. The company’s commercial-grade expertise can now rescue progressive-thinkinghomeowners. Modern homes generate a huge amount of data. Think of 4k home theatre feeds,audio and video streaming services, multiple always-online devices and permanent Cloud-basedlinks. And that’s just entertainment – add home automation with intelligent lights and heating,then home security with remote sensing, CCTV and electric locks to see why this data musttransit a home-based network without interruption. That’s where a commercial installationservice level that satisfies blue-chip enterprises and even 10 Downing Street pays off.

New AA+ LED HighbaysLED lighting brand, V-TAC haslaunched a new range of A++ LEDHighbays – 100W (12,000 Lumens)and 150W (18,000 Lumens) – with a modern UFO design. V-TAC’s new,high power SMD Highbays are soefficient that, with typical use, they willpay for themselves and start savingmoney within a year. What’s more,they come with a five-year warranty. The new Highbays also have theadvantage of a 120° beam width –significantly wider than most othercomparable products. V-TAC is alsostocking its original 100W (8,000Lumens) LED Highbay.

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The versatile tileInjection mould and tool makingspecialist, Patterson & Rothwell(P&R), has developed Versatile,the fastest-to-fit and most durablecommercial floor tile on themarket. The PVC 500 x 6mminterlocking floor tile is suitable for a variety of industrial andcommercial uses due to itsdurability, anti-slip qualities andchemical resistance. Versatiletriumphed in recent tests,withstanding a four-tonne load –the average weight of an Asianelephant. The tiles also benefitfrom an interlocking mechanismdesigned for faster fitting. With unbeatable efficiency, 10m2 of the tiles can be fitted in just six minutes, meaningminimal interruption of workflow.

New micro-pile brochureA new brochure from Helifix gives details of howits versatile, high performance, Dixie micro-pilesystem can be used to provide reliable andeconomical structural support for new,permanent and temporary buildings. Helifix Dixiefoundation piles are easy for engineers to specify,can be screwed into virtually any type of soil andfacilitate rapid contract times with minimaldisruption, noise or spoil removal. This newbrochure includes installation details andtechnical specifications. It complements an existing brochure on using Helifix micro-piles inremedial applications for stabilising subsiding foundations and an animation illustrating how the system works, which is available online.

Let the light in and the smoke outBilco has introduced a stylish new product to its range of smoke vents and access products. Combining thebenefits of a skylight with the performance and certification(CE-marked) of a natural smoke, heat and exhaust ventilator,the SKY-1M is suitable for situations where a smoke vent isrequired but the project also calls for allowing natural lightinto a stairwell. With an internal dimension of 1,000 x1,500mm, the SKY-1M is a fully-tested CE-marked product

giving a 1m² clear vent area. Manufactured with a white PPC finish for all PVC and metal profiles,the SKY-1M has a sliding cover which opens to the fire open position within 60 seconds andcomprises a double layer thermoformed polycarbonate dome (tested for impact resistance to EN 1873 Class SB1200) assembled on a fully welded PVC frame in which a double layer securityglass (classified 2 (B02 according to EN 12600:2004) has been inserted.

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Widely used in in public procurement projects, Building Information Modelling allows stakeholder collaboration, reduces the risk of errors and lowerscosts at the building’s design stage. The digital model also provides information to support the construction and operation of a building throughout itsentire lifecycle. In addition, to a 3D graphic representation, the “smart” object also includes important technical data for DELABIE’s core products.

DELABIE, the European market leader for water controls and sanitary fittings in the public and commercial sector, has modelled itscore products to meet the requirements of BIM technology. Available in two formats – REVIT and IFC, the files can be downloadeddirectly from DELABIE’s recently relaunched website www.delabie.co.uk

DELABIE’s BIM files can be downloaded via the relevantproduct data sheet or by using the Datashare facility. Thisfile sharing centre makes it possible to download all thedocuments relating to a particular product at the same time,such as product sheets, technical descriptions, photos, linedrawings, AutoCAD files, installation guides and approvalcertificates. There is no need to register to access the files.

Creating a personalised catalogue is also veryeasy on the new DELABIE website. Userscan select products, a process made simpleby large thumbnails and short descriptionswhich allow quick product comparisons. Theseare then automatically formatted into a tailor-made digitalcatalogue which can be exported in Excel, WORD or PDFformat.

Taking its cues from the technical catalogues, thedelabie.co.uk website, incorporating BIM files andDatashare is an efficient and intuitive tool for architects,installers, consultants and plumbing merchants.

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Emergency lighting (EL) providesillumination when normal lightingfails. Much like a fire system, you hope it will never be needed,but it plays a vital safety role whenit is. The features and capabilitiesof EL have evolved rapidly over the last decade, mainly due todevelopments in smart paneltechnology and the luminairesthemselves.In most countries, EL is a legal

requirement for public buildingsand, as with fire systems, it mustbe installed and maintained in fullcompliance with relevant

regulatory standards. The goodnews is that recent technologicaldevelopments have resulted inbetter performance, enhancedefficiency and reduced costs for testing and maintenance. The basic code of practice

in the UK is BS 5266 and theUK's Regulatory Reform FireSafety Order (2005) reinforcesthe requirement for an adequateEL installation and, importantly,the frequent testing required toensure it is fully functional.One of the major areas

of development is the luminaires

themselves. Offices and publicspaces tend to be more focusedon aesthetics, and the use ofsuspended ceilings and unshieldedfluorescent lamps is becomingmuch less common. The latest ELsystems can convert almost anycommercial fitting for emergencyuse, which means that traditional,standard designs of emergencyluminaire are no longer the onlyoption.LED solutions for most standard

lighting applications are nowavailable and there are increasingnumbers of specialist emergency

Focus on emergency lightingDave Henderson, emergency lighting product manager at Advanced,examines current developments in the sector, which is embracing new technologies to provide peace of mind for responsible people and building-users through more effective life safety solutions...

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lights that use the technology.Companies with ICEL 1004approval can adapt virtually anyluminaire for EL usage includingLEDs.LED luminaries offer great

advantages. They will typically last 50,000 hours, compared to 7,000 hours for fluorescenttubes and the lower power usagemeans they need smaller batterypacks, offering both visual andpractical benefits. Testing and maintenance

regimes have also evolved, with revised standards andprocedures. EL systems need tobe tested monthly and annuallyunder simulated emergencyconditions, in accordance with EN 50172, with test resultslogged and any corrective workundertaken. Manual testingremains common but the cost of it is increasingly hard to justify,especially as larger sites may haveseveral testing regimes in place.This is where intelligent EL testpanels can help.Automatic testing systems

offer many developments andefficiencies. The units usuallyconsist of control panels,connected to addressableluminaires, or lights withaddressable modules, working in much the same way asaddressable fire systems. Some are limited to fixedemergency luminaires, while others allow these

addressable modules to beinstalled within almost any light.The modules allow

communication with theemergency light test panel tofacilitate seamless monitoring and testing, to a completelyflexible schedule. The modules can provide rich data, as well as controlling the light andmonitoring the local power supply,battery condition and lamp status.Any faults or potential faults areautomatically relayed to the panel,which provides instructions forany necessary maintenance. These systems are

recommended by ICEL (The Industry Committee for Emergency Lighting) as a benchmark for new andrefurbished EL installations. They can allow remote access to installations using the Cloud(internet) to view the very latestreports, even via a mobile phoneor tablet. Organisations with multiple sites

can have all their emergencylights on a single network, with all testing, maintenance andcompliance data safely stored in aremote location and easily sharedwith the appropriate managers or local maintenance partner. The Cloud allows FMs to monitorand manage EL across sitesanywhere in the world very easily.Automatic phased testing alsoallows buildings to be testedoutside their normal hours of use,

reducing interruptions to business operations and makingmaintenance and testing morecost-effective.Systems can be rolled out

in one installation, or extendedpiece by piece until all emergencyluminaires have been adapted/replaced and integrated. In thenear future, we are likely to see a move towards even moreintelligent systems that focus on directing the public towards a specific exit route, as opposed to simply lighting up the area. Emergency lighting should not

be an after-thought. There arenow many reasons to consider the latest emergency light testingsystems, from aesthetics toenergy use while, at the sametime, enjoying increasedcompliance and safety for buildingoccupants, managers and owners.


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Fire safety is a big issue acrossmultiple industries. The number of deaths from fires may bedecreasing but there were still258 fire fatalities in Englandbetween April 2014 and March2015. Fires don’t just causeobvious destruction either –hidden costs also come with fire related incidents. For example,as much as 45% of all insuranceclaims in the energy sector can be attributed to fire.It is clear that fire is costly,

and in more ways than one. The majority of casualties inindoor fires are due to smoke and hazardous emissions whichare mainly released when plasticmaterials burn. These fumes can

affect the respiratory system and impair vision resulting inlonger building escape times.However, by implementing fire safety building materials, the chance to escape from a fire can be increased significantly,increasing survival and decreasingthe human and financial costs. Stay safeThe use of fire safety materials to save lives as well as preservebuildings and their contents is now easier than ever before. This is due to the introduction of Construction ProductRegulations (CPR), the new fireperformance regulations forconstruction products, whichreplaced the original directive

in 2013. CPR will becomemandatory for cables (across allof Europe) on 1 July 2017 and willbring more transparency to themarket by ensuring all cables areclassified and assessed in thesame way – preventingcounterfitting and increasingsafety. Cables are an integral part

of building construction. There arevast quantities of LAN, power andfibre optic cables runningthroughout a modern structurewhich may contribute to a fire.Choosing the correct cable forconstruction is being madesimpler through CPR. Trust the right cablesA new generation of Low Fire-

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Hazard cables are beingdeveloped with the ability to increase escape time. These cables slow the spread of fire as they are flame retardant,reduce heat release and have a limited quantity of flamingdroplets. They also ensure lowersmoke opacity and gas emissions,reducing effects on therespiratory system and vision and increasing the escape time. In new builds, these cables

can be used for power, LAN and

telecom circuits,providing longer escape timesfor buildings which are likely to be busy e.g. hospitals, schools or other public buildings. However, it is not only new buildsin which these cables can beimplemented; older buildings canhave these cables installed whenequipment is upgraded. Low Fire-Hazard cables

also create a safer workingenvironment for rescue teamsand, when used in combinationwith other forms of passive fireprotection (PFP), increase safeevacuation time. Testing – the heat is onThe Europacable group (whichNexans is part of) has workedclosely with a team of scientists at Lund University in Sweden todefine how much these fire safecables contribute to a fire. Lund University was chosen due to its expertise in fire engineeringand modelling and provided theopportunity to carry out FSE (Fire Safety Engineering)evaluation in line with industrystandards. Low Fire-Hazard cableswere tested against standard non-fire safe cables with ProfessorVan Hees, from the department

of Fire Safety Engineering, playinga key role. Professor Van Heesused computational fluid dynamicssoftware combined with data fromreal evacuation attempts. This significantly increased theaccuracy of the modelling firedevelopment in buildings andunderstanding how occupants of buildings are affected by fires. Various factors were measured

during testing: smoke flow,composition of smoke and

heat from smokeand thickness of thesmoke layer. Heat release rate(HRR), smoke production and thecontent of smoke gases releasedduring the course of a fire werealso measured. All of this datawas then used as input for theevacuation simulations which can predict outcomes for a varietyof busy public buildings, such ashospitals and schools. Overall, results highlighted that

Low Fire-Hazard cables increasepublic health and safety in theevent of building fires whencompared to non-fire safe cables.This is due to Low Fire-Hazardcables producing fewer noxiousgases and no opaque smoke. The cables also cause a decreasein fire spread due to theirheatproof materials. In conclusion, installing Low Fire-

Hazard cables in new builds andreplacing cabling in existingbuildings can slow the spread of fires and the release of smokeand hazardous gasses, savinglives and protecting property.

Emergency services have moretime to work and a safer workingenvironment can be created,meaning more lives can be saved.Another benefit of Low Fire-Hazard cables is a reduction ininsurance claims made for firedamage, helping bothbusinesses andhomeowners.


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In October 2015, the Governmentintroduced new smoke and CO regulations for landlords. This legislation requires thatlandlords install a smoke alarm on every floor of each propertyand a CO alarm in any room which contains a solid fuel burningappliance, with a £5,000 penaltyfor non-compliance.While these regulations are

a good start, there is still a lack of knowledge – and information –when it comes to best practice for specifying smoke, heat and CO alarms. Notably, landlords areonly required to install CO alarmsin dwellings where a solid fuelburning appliance is present andthere is no requirement on wheresmoke or CO alarms should besited. What’s more, there is no

guidance on heat alarms, or thebenefits of installing a connectedalarm system.Smoke alarmsLegislation states landlords arerequired to install at least onesmoke alarm per floor in eachresidence. However, while one per floor is the minimum by law,this is not necessarily bestpractice. According to The FireSafety Advice Centre, there shouldbe an alarm within 1.5m of theentrance to all habitable roomsand any cupboards that pose afire risk – especially those withinthe path of an escape route. What’s more, residents of

differing abilities should also betaken into account when an alarmsystem is specified. For example,choosing units which have clear

LED display alerts alongside an audible alarm to cater for the hearing impaired.When it comes to siting smoke

alarms, you should position theunit as centrally as possible,whether this is in an entrance hallor a room. The alarm should alsobe at least 30cm away from anywall or light fitting.CO alarmsTo remain compliant with the law, landlords in England andWales must ensure that a carbon monoxide alarm is fitted in every room featuring a solid fuel burning appliance. However, in terms of ensuringtenant safety, this is the bareminimum.


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A Surrey prep school that offers pupils'lungfuls of inspiration' has transformedits sports provision with a new all-weather multi-use games area (MUGA).

Hazelwood Prep School and Nursery forboys and girls from six months to 13years in Limpsfield near Oxted hasfurther invested in its facilities, whichinclude an art studio with a kiln, sportshall, extensive playing fields and a'classroom in the trees'.

The school motto, chosen by the pupils, isspiritu inspiratus, which translates as'lungfuls of inspiration' as children aregiven the space to breathe and to discoverand develop their own unique talents.

Hazelwood commissioned Maidstonefamily business Sovereign Sports to installthe MUGA. They are specialists in theconstruction of all-weather sports courtsto SAPCA and LTA standards for schools,tennis clubs, local councils, sports clubsand private homes, predominantly in theSouth East of England.

Sovereign designed the new-build MUGAprimarily for tennis and netball, but with acouple of recessed goals, and additional

recesses for storage of cricket equipment.

They turned to steel fencingmanufacturer Zaun for the only meshsystem in the UK designed specificallyfor tennis courts, with a Super Reboundoption that allows the court to stagemany other games.

Zaun’s Advantage Tennis mesheliminates many of the downsides oftraditional tennis chain link fencing,which deforms over time and is easy tocut, disfigure and vandalise.

By contrast, Zaun's mesh can withstandheavy use while allowing easy viewing ofthe on-court action. It uses a 200mm x40mm twin wire mesh, that is smallenough to prevent tennis balls passingthrough thus improving gameplay andball retention.

Sovereign chose 3m-high Duo8 SuperRebound twin horizontal wire fencingpanels from Zaun, which are highlydurable, low maintenance, ‘graffiti-proof’and offer great rebound propertiessimilar to a wall.

To find out more visit www.zaun.co.uk

MUGA ensures more lungfuls of inspiration at Surrey school



Many incidentsof CO poisoning are the result ofgas leaks from incorrectly fitted,inadequately maintained or faulty appliances like boilers and cookers, none of which are covered by the legislation.For true protection, a CO alarm

should be placed in every roomwhich contains a fuel burningappliance, as well as an alarm in any bedrooms located abovethese. Though this level of cautionmay seem excessive, recentfigures have shown that incidentsof CO poisoning are on the rise,with a 10% increase in suspectedcases over the last two years.Then there’s siting – ideally,

the alarm should be positionedhigh up in the room, typically30cm from the ceiling and 1maway from boilers, fires, cookersor heaters. It can be fixed to a wallor free-standing on a shelf, as long

as the recommendedpositioning requirements

are met.Heat alarms

Much less is known about

the benefits of heat alarmscompared to smokeand CO but theyplay a key role.Generally,there aretwo typesof fire:fast-flamingand slow-

starting,smouldering

fires. 59% of household

fires are caused by

cooking mishaps, many of which stem

from unattended chip panswhich burst into fast-flaming fires.Unlike slow-starting, these fires

produce little smoke but plenty of heat, which is where a heatalarm can react more quickly than a smoke alarm to save lives. Heat alarms should be installed in areas like kitchens and garageswhere you would not typically put a smoke alarm.In terms of location, a heat

alarm should be placed as close to the centre of the ceiling aspossible; or no closer than 4” from a wall or corner, avoidingfitting near air vents, decorativeobjects, or anything which couldcreate an obstruction.Connected systemA connected heat, smoke and CO alarm network means thatwhichever alarm is triggered,every alarm will activate, thusensuring homeowners are alertedto danger no matter what area of the home they are in. For localauthority housing, this is fastbecoming the most

comprehensive solution. When it comes to blocks of flatsand houses of multiple occupancy(HMOs), it means that the entirecommunity can be warned, no matter where a hazarddevelops. Certain systems, for example,

use a flood-type network, ensuringinterconnected alarms send andreceive information from eachalarm in the network. Therefore,the time taken for every alarm to sound is significantly reduced,allowing more time to evacuate a property in an emergency.As well as being easier, faster

and cheaper to install than wiredalarm systems, wireless systemswhich incorporate high-quality,sealed units are just as reliable aswired variations – especially if thealarms can be locked to the wallfor protection against damage or tampering.Although domestic fire and CO

safety has improved, there is still a long road ahead. Compliancedoesn’t necessarily equal safetyand the importance of propersiting is still not universallyunderstood. Our advice: whilegoing above and beyond legalrequirements might seemunnecessary, in the long run, it is well worth the investment to avoid potential risk.


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Panorama® Series-S from dani alu (UK) is a revolutionary new balustrade system forpublic access roof areas and balconies. It is a unique, totally aluminium balustradeachieving loads in excess of 1.5kN. The system is suitable for all external roof terrace,balcony, and Juliette applications.

Panorama-S keeps the traditional design intent associated with steel designs, with themany advantages of aluminium. Aluminium offers to the design a product that is up to afifth lighter than steel. Aluminium will not rust, corrode or change in anyway, resulting ina totally reliable system, throughout the lifetime of the installation. Aluminium is 100%recyclable, offering clear environmental advantages over alternative solutions.

Design with confidence, as Panorama Series–S is fully UK tested (BRE certification)and accredited to Approved standards, satisfying the requirements of Part K2 of currentbuilding regulations, for guards and barriers around buildings:• BS6180: 2011: (Barriers in and about buildings)• BS EN 1991-1-1, the UK national annex to BS EN 1991-1-4. : Action on Structures

A simple, elegant system, BIM ready with multiple configuration choices available: Style and position of handrails Size and colour of glass units Style and position of optional intermediate rails Fixing methods – top of slab; front of slab / upstand; dress glass beyond slab level Variable post centres up to 1500 mm in standard configuration

Installation is simple, with the system pre-fabricated off-site, using a patented assemblysystem and a custom delivery, ready for direct installation. The system may be post glazed,reducing transport and site movement damage and delivered with concise layout detailsto assist an easy, trouble free installation.

More details for any of the products, including Panorama Series-S, can be found atwww.danialu.co.uk, or email at [email protected] for further information and toarrange a presentation of the system at your convenience.

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AGILA fire door available across UKREHAU’s AGILA fire door, which attracted a great dealof interest at the FIT show, is now officially availablefrom a network of fabricators. Barnsley-based Euroglazeand Shepley in Manchester have all been fully trained in the manufacture of the doors and have successfullycompleted their fabrication trials, while Hart & Co in Skelmersdale will be completing training early in2017. is already working with specifiers to win projectspecifications for the AGILA fire door and installers now have a choice of manufacturers to supply them. The AGILA fire door has been fully-tested and accredited at Exova BM Trada to a 30-minute fire rating in a full range of configurations including top and sidelightcombinations.

Crucial data protection from CalorexOne of the largest data centre operators in Singaporehas put its trust in specialist environmental controlmachines supplied by Calorex, to help protect its valuablecomputer equipment from potentially catastrophiccondensation. The company, which oversees a network of world-class data security bases in the Asia Pacific,ordered 48 DH150 dehumidifiers for the suites within its new data centre. To maximise system reliability,

each suite is temperature and humidity controlled with a constant flow of fresh air to preventcontaminate build-up. While room cooling is provided by a central plant, the humidity in each roomis controlled by the Calorex DH150s and, as the site is tropically located, this is a key componentwithin the environmental control package. “Calorex means the best in quality and reliability forindustrial dehumidification with the added bonus of international coverage by experienced staff,”commented Richard Carrington, Calorex managing director.

A social housing upgradeNorthwards Housing in Manchester is undertaking a major smokealarm upgrade across its entire housing stock of 13,500 properties,using Aico’s Multi-Sensor Fire Alarms. Northwards Housing is a not-for-profit ALMO (arms length management organisation) thatmanages City Council homes across north Manchester. It has been a long-standing Aico customer of more than 15 years, fitting Aico’sEi150 series mains powered optical smoke alarms for most of thattime. Aico continuously develops its alarm technology, including the150 Series which was originally launched 22 years ago. It has alsointroduced a number of new alarms and ranges during that timewhich, with their easier installation, improved aesthetics and increased

performance, have superseded the 150, resulting in its discontinuation earlier this year.

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Integrated biometricsLaidlaw Security Systems hasannounced that it is to fully integrateInvixium biometric readers into itsportfolio of products. Invixium isbased on smart innovations and functionality, making thiscutting-edge technology a suitablecomplement to Laidlaw’s products.Laidlaw will now integrate Invixiumbiometric readers with Orbis, its licence-free software, whichoffers unparalleled features for any access system. The beauty of Invixium technology is that itcombines a sophisticated matchingalgorithm at 10,000 matches persecond along with a multi-spectralfingerprint sensor technologysupplied by Lumidigm.

London borough fits Aico multi-sensorThe London Borough of Harrow is fitting Aico’s latest alarm – the mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei2110e – into itsdomestic properties. A long-standing Aico customer, Harrow is using the Ei2110e to upgrade its properties to at least a categoryLD2, Grade D standard. The upgrades will take place during majorrefurbishments or a rewire of a property, covering 200-300 homesper year. In line with category LD2, Grade D systems, the propertieswill be fitted with the new Ei2110e in the main living room, landing and hallway, with a Heat Alarm in the kitchen. Further alarms will beinstalled on recommendation from the installers where additional risks have been highlighted. The Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm contains two sensor types – optical and heat – to constantly monitor smokeand heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software. This sensor information alters the alarm’s sensitivity and trigger points, automatically providing the best response to all fire types and reducing potential false alarms.

Stay safe with J.BanksUK hardware manufacturer, J.Banks,has been designing, developing andproducing door and window productsfor over 160 years. The company has developed a suite of productsdesigned to meet a variety of applications and window profiles. In recent years, the company has

recognised thegrowing need for products thatsatisfy the newBuilding Regulationrequirements andthe possibility of even moredemandinglegislation likely in the near future.

To address these safety requirementsthe company produces a variety of products for either face-fix orconcealed applications, available as standard non-locking devices,through to the highly-specified range of Res-Lok auto-locking, auto re-engage restrictors.

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Keeping mail secureThe Safety Letterbox Companyhas launched a new range of individual letterbox and parcelbox solutions. The range providessecure mail receptacles forindividual properties. The SafetyLetterbox Company has seen anincrease in demand for mailboxsolutions for this type of propertyfor a variety of reasons, such asadditional security, to reduce heatloss by removing the need for aletterflap and for aestheticreasons. The company hassubsequently launched an onlinepurchasing facility for its latestproduct range. With the continuedincrease in online shopping, The Safety Letterbox Company'scollection of parcel boxes allowsfor both parcel and mail deliveries.

University beams over new barrier installationH&J Martin Asset Management Services was recentlycommissioned to provide an automated entry solution to Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland’s largestuniversity. The Centre for Cancer Research and CellBiology at Queen’s University previously had an openentrance and so there was a need for a new solution withsafety and convenience as the primary considerations ofthe installation – FAAC B680 barriers, combined with laser scanners, were the obvious choice.The FAAC B680 barrier was recommended by H&J Martin, not only because of its long life and fast opening speed, but also because it is easy to install and maintain. Automation manager,Tony Watson commented: “The FAAC B680 would always be our preference and ourrecommendation for this type of installation.”

New, responsive websiteAico has launched a new, responsivewebsite providing customers with detailedproduct and alarm technology information,along with an extensive selection of supporttools and information. The site has beencompletely redesigned, with a clean, modernlook and intuitive navigation. The new onlineresource is content focused, deliveringinformation and support in formats required

by a wide range of visitors. The home page provides instant clear links to the most visited pagesof the previous website and links to four key areas – Products, Support, Expert Installer and anew Where to Buy feature. The intuitive navigation is also enhanced by the reactive search bar,helping to find all the relevant information needed in the quickest time.

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Education budgets in the UK are coming under intense strain.According to a study last year by the Institute for Fiscal Studies,the sector faces up to 12% cutsin real-terms over the currentparliament. In this climate, manyschools are searching for ways to relieve budgetary pressure bycapitalising on additional revenuestreams.

One avenue is for schools toopen their facilities for communityuse. In fact, our researchsuggests that if 10% of the UK’s24,317 schools actively pursuedthis, the £103m deficit run bylocal authority schools could be virtually eradicated.

Consider, for example, the factthat school, college and universitysites house 77% of all sports hallsand 61% of artificial grass pitchesin England. Yet Sport England hasfound that almost 40% of schoolsports facilities across the countryare not available for any form of community use.

We’ve found, however, thatthose schools that do opt to open their facilities can generateaverage annual revenues of £40,000. In some cases, this figure rises to as much as£350,000 per year. For thosewho choose to go ahead, the goaldoes not simply have to be toraise additional funds.

Schools often bring purpose andsecurity to a broader communitythan their students, supportingsocietal cohesion and bringingpeople of different backgroundstogether. They might adjust theprice at which they hire out theirfacilities, or arrange sponsorshipagreements with privatecompanies, in order to supportsocial initiatives.

Schools are often not aware of the usefulness of the resourcesthey own. Some are obvious:football pitches, badminton andbasketball courts and swimmingpools, for example. The majority of facilities, in fact, lendthemselves to sports groups;

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schools therefore find that theseare most likely to cover costs and break even. However, thoseschools with less of a sportingfocus often have other amenitieswhich are in demand, such as artand music rooms and dance andrecording studios. At the most basic level,

all schools have carparks,classrooms and main halls – with other assets – such asoverhead projectors andinteractive whiteboards and Wi-Fiadding to their value. The key is tomake communities aware of thepossibilities. An engaging outreachstrategy can open up many morepossibilities that may not be

immediately apparent –everything from chess and bridgeclubs to circus and stunt schools.Partnerships with, for example,police and local authorities couldbe established to arrange training,fitness testing and speedawareness courses. For many schools, the main

obstacle to doing this is cost.Handling all the administrative,legal and financial aspects involvedis not part of the core schoolsbusiness and so can seemprohibitively burdensome. The right processes in place,however, can make a significantdifference. The legal challengesneedn’t be overwhelming either. It is true that more bookings often bring more potential risk.The key is to have a rigorous riskmanagement strategy in placeand to thoroughly understand andreview it. Schools have to ensurethey always have the rightdocumentation, such as up-to-dateand relevant insurance coverage,coaching qualifications andreferences. They also need to set out

appropriate procedures, such asthose around health and safety, by inspecting a premises prior toa letting to ensure that it is fit foruse. There must be clear lines of accountability and anunderstanding of who could be legally responsible shouldsomething go wrong. Managing clients’ expectations

of what they are permitted to usealso means that costs are likely tobe lower than many schools mightpresume. The main expenses toschools are the fixed costs whichhave already been paid; additionalheating and lighting charges, for example, are likely to beminimal. If they do choose to hireout their facilities, an essentialarea schools need to get right ismarketing. That means beinglisted on core hire websitesalongside other venues, as well as having their own dedicatedwebsite with an easy-to-reachcommunity lettings section, which takes advantage of searchengine optimisation techniques

so as to be found by prospectiveclients searching online. It alsomeans having a reliable onlineplatform in place to process end-to-end bookings and which can actas a transparent system providingclear information about externalusers of the school, includingwhen and where they have bookedand for what function. In addition, working alongside

groups that engage with the local community – for example,local authorities and councils,community organisations, othereducation and training providers,and local agencies – can helpbring schools together withgroups who are likely to hire their facilities. The challenges laid out above

are not always straightforwardand will require an initialinvestment of resources.However, schools which make the decision to hire out theirfacilities – whether to raiserevenues, engage with the widercommunity, or both – should beaware that this is being carriedout effectively all over the country.With the right processes in place,they too, should have everychance of succeeding.


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Door closer assuressafer schoolsUK designed and manufactured,Powermatic controlled, concealeddoor closers from Samuel Heathdeliver a host of benefits foreducational learning andaccommodation buildings.Meeting all relevant fireperformance and accessibilityrequirements, Powermatic doorclosers also help to create saferbuildings and reduce maintenancecosts. Being totally invisible whenthe door is closed and having fewparts on show when the door isopen, Powermatic is less likely to be vandalised than surface-mounted devices. This reduces therisk of a fire door being renderedinactive by a damaged door closerand means that maintenance or repair costs are minimised.

Secure education access from TormaxSituated in a busy location in the Tower Hamlets area of London, the Central Foundation Girls’School now benefits from a TORMAX automatic entrance system, designed in conjunction withS&D Contracting Services. With a contemporary aluminium profile, the two glass swing doorsare powered by technologically advanced TORMAX iMotion 1201 drives. Delivering improvedsecurity, the new doors allow reception staff to safely control visitors into the school, withteachers having swipe card access. With over 1,500 pupils, the Central Foundation Girls’ School

is a large, oversubscribed and inclusive 11-18 secondaryschool in the heart of London. The swing doors aresituated in an extension to the school that was completeda few years ago and deliver improved access which fullycomplies with DDA and security requirements. “The newinternal access system meets all the schools demands,”confirmed Michael McEllaney of S&D Contracting. “It notonly looks aesthetically smart but offers the functionalitythe client required for this multi-use entrance.” With aninstallation height of just 85mm and a length of 640mm,the TORMAX 1201 operator is sufficiently compact tomake installation possible in most locations. Housed in ananodized aluminium casing, it is a discreet and unobtrusivesolution. As with all TORMAX automatic door drives, the 1201 delivers outstanding reliability in the long-termwith minimum requirements for routine maintenance.Whisper-quiet operation is assured thanks to the

precision-engineered, high-torque motor developed at the TORMAX HQ in Switzerland. Allowing the school to minimise energy requirements and to precisely match door operation to user requirements, the TORMAX 1201 operator has a number of different settings. In additionto Full Power mode, the swing door can be set to Power Assist mode which helps users open thedoor manually or Low Energy mode which limits power and speed and is useful for periods of relatively low traffic. The 1201 door drive is modular by design and as requirements at theschool change over time, the entrance can easily be upgraded with additional functions, such as the Multi Door Module that allows communication between multiple drives and also links to building management systems.

Gerflor’s best for Highgate SchoolWhen the Highgate School in North London wanted to carryout a major refurbishment, it turned to Ed Toovey Architectswhich had its vested interests at heart and provided an eyefor modern detail, while giving a nod towards the school’svenerable past. The brief saw the main dining facilities usingluxury vinyl, in plank form, to create a modern and upliftingenvironment for both dining and other diverse activitiestaking place in the hall, including music concerts andparents’ evenings. The refurbishment also saw some of the

lobby areas being given a flooring facelift. Ed Toovey settled on 540m2 of Gerflor’s award-winning Creation 70 LVT to deliver the look and feel he was after. The Creation 70 range hasbeen awarded the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016.

Portakabin hands over new schoolThe Portakabin Group has handed over the first new school in the £28m Surrey and Kent batch of the Priority SchoolBuilding Programme. The £5.6m building for Pyrford PrimarySchool near Woking was successfully delivered on time andon budget. The scheme for 480 children has replaced twooutdated 1960s buildings which Portakabin will now demolish.The use of off-site construction has halved the programmetime for completion and occupation at Pyrford, ready for thestart of the 2016/17 academic year. The approach has alsoavoided any interruption to teaching on a constrained ruralsite which is immediately adjacent to the original school. The new school is designed to havehigh levels of natural light in order to improve concentration levels.

Education brochure launchedA brochure highlighting the fact thatwith fermacell gypsum fibreboard all that education specifiers have to choose between is six systems,compared to dozens when usingconventional plasterboards, has been launched by the Europeanmanufacturer. The new 24-page, A4 Solutions for educational buildingsbrochure details the reasons why fermacell should be used foreducational buildings, ranging fromimpact resistance (for which fermacellnow offers a 20-year warranty) to itshanging strength which negates theneed for most pattressing and helpsto makes walls and rooms easier for architects to design.

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New education CPD A RIBA-approved CPD which detailshow gypsum fibreboard out-performs other partitioning boardshas been launched by fermacell.The 45-minute presentation isdesigned to help architects design more cost-effective, low-maintenance and high-performingpartitions, understand materials forsustainable education construction,recognise and understand the truemaintenance costs of an educationbuilding and how better buildingmaterials can reduce them in thelong-term, and how to maximise a project's performance withoutcompromising quality. The new CPDexplains how gypsum fibreboard'sdensity makes them harder todamage, although easier to repairthan plasterboard.

Lighting up learningSpectral Lighting has provided an energy-efficient and aesthetic lighting scheme for the new, four-storey Science building at theUniversity of Hertfordshire, working alongsideengineering consultancy Couch Perry &Wilkes. The appearance of the light fittingwas of paramount importance to theuniversity, as it wanted a suspendedluminaire that had an interesting body formand lens combination. The Spectral JEPluminaire fitted the bill and the university particularly liked the curved shape of the fitting and its trademark holographic effect created by the LEDs on the curved microprismatic lens. The engineering integrity of the luminaire was also key and compliance of glare control was anadditional issue that had to be addressed. Spectral’s JEP fitting offers a high quality of light with a very even distribution.

School refurbishmentaddresses toiletsBedelsford School in Kingston-upon-Thames,already rated as outstanding in its ability to help its pupils grow independently, is delivering even better pastoral care with new, state-of-the-art toilet facilities. The facilities now incorporate two roomseach with a WC, height-adjustable adult-sizedchanging bench and ceiling track X/Y hoist

plus an additional, similarly-equipped facility where the conventional WC has been replaced with a height-adjustable wash and dry toilet – a Clos-o-Mat Lima Lifter with touch sensitive handswitch. All the specialist equipment was supplied and installed by Clos-o-Mat. “Our pupils’ needsare varied and wide-ranging, so we do our absolute best to ensure that we can facilitate anyspecial requirements they may have,” explained Bedelsford School site manager, Stuart Clowes.

Maintaining good indoor air qualitySilver Springs Primary Academy in Stalybridge, Cheshirewas recently re-opened after the complete replacementof the existing school with a total rebuild on the samesite. Silver Springs required a solution which couldprovide both heating and ventilation to maintain goodindoor air quality (IAQ), preventing the hot and stuffyfeeling generated by the build-up of CO2. Jaga’s Oxygen

system offered the solution. At Silver Springs, the Oxygen system works by monitoring andmeasuring both temperature and CO2 levels in the six downstairs classrooms, automaticallydrawing fresh, clean air in when required to maintain the optimum IAQ. This supply of a healthyenvironment conducive to learning was very much in keeping with Silver Springs’ pride in itsGold Healthy Schools Status.

Portakabin volunteers help flood-hit pre-schoolSeveral months on from York’s devastating floods, the playground at Huntington Pre-school was still out of use, having been damaged and contaminated by heavily polluted flood waters. A team of volunteersfrom the Portakabin Group then stepped in to rebuildand transform the children’s facilities. Fifteen staff fromacross the business offered to help and weresupported with the donation of plants, trees, equipment and building materials from a numberof local companies. Portakabin also supplied a range of recycled materials to create a seriesof raised timber planters and a stage, a water play area made from off-cuts of plasticguttering and mud kitchens from recycled sinks.

Safety Padding fromBirchwood TradingCover up exposed playground canopyposts, pillars, columns, low beams and corners with impact resistant softpadding. Birchwood Trading offersmade-to-measure solutions to fitpotential impact zones, as well as a standard range of square andcylindrical column, post and beamcovers. The bright and colorfulwaterproof covers are in keeping with the education environment andprovide a bright and energetic look,whether outdoors in the playgroundor indoors in the classroom, corridorsor sports hall. Covers are quick andeasy to fit with strong Velcrofastenings.

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Sika provides flexiblesolution for schoolStokesley School in NorthYorkshire has built its motto Being the Best We Can Be intothe fabric of its school campusfollowing a roof refurbishmentinvolving two of its buildings, usingSika Liquid Plastics’ DecothaneUltra 20-year system. Joe Moorefrom Northpoint Architects, said:“Not only did Sika’s cold-appliedliquid system provide the solutionfor this fast-track refurbishmentscheme, but the company’sthorough approach to assessingthe condition of the existing roofsand developing a technicalspecification compatible with the substrate, ensured a highquality finish.”

Façadeshield UV offers first-class protectionFaçadeshield UV, developed by the A. Proctor Groupto maintain the building fabric behind rainscreen cladding, has been successfully installed as part of an impressive new school sports complex at St Aloysius’ College in Glasgow.The design included an attractive rainscreen clad finish, which was constructed by contractor Topek. Steven McCrory,design and procurement manager at Topek explained:“Façadeshield UV was selected to protect the fabric and performance of the insulation installedbehind the rainscreen cladding. The design of the external cladding had a perforated pattern,which meant that sunlight could shine through to the insulation boards behind it. The foil face ofthe insulation was not resistant to ultra violet light and, therefore, the introduction of theFaçadeshield UV membrane was essential in preserving the quality of the insulation.”

Altro resins break new groundAltro resin flooring is providing the ultimate in colour,flexibility and durability on an award-winning, £10mrefurbished campus at North Hertfordshire College in Hitchin. Altro Flexiflow and Altro MultiScreed EPNaturals have been used within the multi-functionalhub space on the new campus. The design for thenew campus was created by international designpractice, Scott Brownrigg. Associate, Clark Barton,

explains how Altro resins played a part in his vision: “The new campus is open-plan, bright,colourful, modern yet functional and it was vital that the flooring should reflect and complementthis. We specified Altro resins because these products offer the range of colours and textures to enable us to be flexible in our design. In addition, it was imperative that the flooring was highperformance and practical and Altro’s credentials offer this.”

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32 FEATURE: LANDSCAPE DESIGN, PARKS + PLAY

Over the past month, the Communities and LocalGovernment Select Committeehas been hearing evidence related to their Parks Inquiry.Local authority funding cuts haveleft parks at risk and theCommittee is hearing whatoptions exist. The options explored from Rethinking Parks –a programme run from late 2014to early this year to explore newways to fund parks – are amongmany the Committee will hearabout.Rethinking Parks was an

experimental programme to find,test and assess the potential of new business models for publicparks in the UK. Heritage LotteryFund’s 2014 State of UK Public

Parks report identified that 45%of parks managers wereconsidering selling off ortransferring public parks to othersto manage (cuts since then haveincreased). It was against the backdrop

of large cuts to traditional fundingsources and a hollowing out ofskills to adapt to a challengingfunding landscape, that Nesta, the Big Lottery Fund and HeritageLottery Fund, worked with elevenprojects to prototype new ways to reduce costs or raise newrevenues for parks.The ideas explored through

Rethinking Parks represented aselection of those being mulledover elsewhere in the UK and so,testing their viability in practice

and sharing that learning wouldassist the wider sector in adaptingideas with promise and avoid anypitfalls the parks developers wesupported came across. So, one year on, what models

continue to look worthwhile foradaption and replication and whatconditions are likely to stimulatetheir take up? Across the programme we

found, instead of three to fourmodels with promise, many morehad potential if the conditions areright. While no one model testedwill replace the need for someform of Government (local orotherwise) funding to supportpublic parks, the impact of theprogramme has beenencouraging.

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ParkWork, a training schemethat assists people struggling toreturn to work and helps maintainand improve parks across Bristol, is a good first example. It continues to receive supportfrom Bristol City Council and fromthe Friends groups involved inBristol Parks forum. ParkWorkhas demonstrated that it ispossible to develop a successfulskills and employment supportmodel, while accruing directbenefits back for the park too.Beyond the impact, over 50% of participants moved toemployment (from a position of being long-term unemployed –these statistics are impressive)ParkWork’s model saw a £2.8return on investment into parksimprovements for every poundinvested by Bristol City Council. Across the country, Burnley

Council’s Go to the Park project is projected to achieve savings of over £120,000 in comingyears. The approach was to focus

on how the public’s love of naturein parks could be harnessed toturn over formal gardens to lowercost planting techniques, such asplanting meadows instead of lawns and perennials instead of annuals. Burnley hascomplemented these approacheswith a team of specialistvolunteers (they now have over100) who work alongside paidstaff to manage woodlands,meadows and other activities.Burnley’s project continues to be a success and an inspiringdemonstration of how carefulengagement can improve people’sexperience while also reducingcore costs.Through Rethinking Parks,

Bournemouth Borough Councilformed Bournemouth ParksFoundation, now an independentcharity established to raisecontributions to complement thecouncil’s parks budget. In this first18 months of operation it isexceeding its donations targetsand is able to access grants and revenues the council alonecouldn’t. The scheme hasdemonstrated that people willcontribute to their parks over and above general taxation – a concept we were keen toexplore through Rethinking Parks. They have modelled theirapproach on the practice usedacross the US, where parksfoundations tap into both routineand one-off given, but also legacydonations that help peoplecontribute back into spaces theyhave loved and visited for much of their lives.While there is no single

approach, this is likely tocompletely illuminate the need forpublic funding (indeed, parks arepublic assets, so this is notsurprising at all). The Rethinking Parksprogramme has demonstratedthat a range of tangible optionsfor local authorities do existbeyond over commercialisingspaces, or selling them off. The projects that showed mostsuccess were also the mostsuccessful in engaging with people

early, and by asking what theywanted from their public spaces.They were also open tounderstanding how their needsand wants might be met (or notundermined) through differentapproaches. Adopting this openengagement approach, regardlessof what idea other authorities maybe considering to bridge fundinggaps, will go some way to findingother approaches to rethinkparks.The projects themselves also

signal the vast array of benefitsand benefactors of our publicparks – with a wealth of peoplestepping up to support them, from areas traditionally deemedshy of support.


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Eye-catching paving solutionSarum Academy in Salisbury has regenerated its external grounds, as part of a larger £15.5mredevelopment, using a proven permeable pavingsolution from Brett Landscaping. The eye-catchingscheme has been created using Piatto Block pavingwith its vibrant colours and clean, modern design,combined with classic Omega and Omega Flowrectangular block paving. The Omega Flow permeablepaving allows rainfall to permeate naturally betweenthe paving blocks into a permeable sub-base as part of a SuDS solution designed to helpprevent flooding. This product selection has been used to create a variety of patterns whichcomplement and reflect the contemporary lines of the school itself.

Gripsure creates a safe place to playChildren at a Marriott primary school are benefiting from a new outdoor learning space, which has regenerated an areaof the playground that was previously unusable. The LearningZone has been designed to support educational activities andincludes a pirate ship, amphitheatre, climbing area, sand-pit,messy kitchen, large water zone, den building poles and abalance bike area. Anti-slip decking from Gripsure provides a safe, attractive and hardwearing surface for the new space.

With built-in drainage, the Gripsure Aquadeck decking also helps with water management. The rubber infills mean the decking is soft and non-abrasive, offering a gentler landing. Project manager, Katie Moore, said: “We wanted a surface with a natural looking finish that would complement our designs, so the chocolate-coloured decking was perfect.”

Healthy trees with Terrain Aeration We tend to take trees for granted, in our parks, estatesand gardens, as a natural part of the landscape. All toooften they are subjected to stress as a result of a numberof factors such as nutrient shortages in the soil, surfacecompaction due to foot traffic and waterlogging wherewater drains off hard surface pathways. Armed with anumber of solutions, Terrain Aeration has been treatingtrees in all types of situation for over 25 years. The Terrain

Aeration Terralift machines comprise a probe which reaches a 1m depth, deeper than the rootsof trees (other than the major tap roots which grow straight down). Breaking up the soil aroundthe roots and beyond, means that excess water will drain away from the roots to help stopanaerobic conditions and rotting of the root system. The probe is then used to inject driedseaweed which helps keep the fissures open while backfilling the probe holes with aggregateprovides a semi permanent aeration/ventilation shaft.

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A masterpiece in designMorgan Sindall ProfessionalServices (MSPS), the multi-disciplinary design and engineeringconsultancy, used the inspiration of a local artist to create a newcanopy to shelter passengers fromthe elements and improve access to and from the platforms at thehistoric Waterloo (Merseyside)railway station. The station owner,Merseyrail, wanted an attractivecanopy that was sympathetic withthe environment and includes originalartwork by the world-renownedsculptor, Sir Antony Gormley OBE.Featuring Sir Antony’s master workAnother Place, MSPS designed asolution that combined modernitywith practicality, fusing cladding with glazing to create cantileveredcanopies over the platforms, waitingareas and access routes betweenplatforms and the existing stairs.

New size for Canon Wharf Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed a significant delivery to the first construction phase of Cannon Wharf Business Centre in South London.Materials supplied included just over 6,000m2

of StoneMaster in Mid Grey and Light Grey hues and almost one kilometre of Eco Countryside Kerb. The products were specified due to their high qualityfinish of lightly etched premium granite aggregate. Working in partnership with the designer,Townshend Landscape Architects, the Charcon specification team added a new 300 x 100 x 80mm size to the StoneMaster range, specifically for the project. The paving has been utilised in the project’s public realm, including courtyard areas and access roads, complementing andenhancing the buildings it surrounds. With up to 50 and 82% of reclaimed and recycled materialrespectively, the use of Charcon’s StoneMaster and Eco Countryside Kerb hard landscapingproducts is helping client, Barratt London, meet the project’s sustainability targets.

Roller compactedconcrete for Liverpool2Liverpool2 is a £400m investmentprogramme to expand and developthe Port of Liverpool to become theUK’s most central deep sea containerterminal. SiteBatch Technologies (an Aggregate Industries ContractingService) was brought on board to helpdesign and build a suitable pavementsolution. As well as the supply of asphalt and roller compactedconcrete, Aggregate Industries is laying the pavement using TitanABG heavy duty pavers. The paver is capable of laying mixtures up to13m wide and 300mm thick in asingle layer – double the width andthickness of any other paver availableon the market in the UK.

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High Wycombe family favourite, Odds Farmhave renewed their play facilities with theaddition of a brand new Timberplay play area,designed to complement their existingTimberplay water and sand play areas.

One of the largest Farm Attractions in the UK,Odds Farm consistently score highly on TripAdvisor and continually reinvest to ensurevisitors return time and time again. They seekto enhance their offering every year and thisyear made a significant investment withTimberplay to create an extensive adventureplay area. This follows on from the creation ofa sand and water play area, designed byTimberplay, which was introduced to the siteon 2014 and a toddler play area in 2013. Thisnew play development expands the reach ofthe attraction to older children as it featuresmore challenging equipment.

A complex configuration of equipmentcreates a play focal point, with walkways,rope bridges and slides selected to delightchildren across a wide age range. ClimbingWalls, Jack Straw See Saws, Jumping Discsand Hexagonal Swings all also feature. Allequipment has been selected toaccommodate the large number of visitorsthat Odds Farm regularly gets during busyperiods.

Odds Farm Manager, Steve Wenmancomments: “The Play Area is a big hit withthe kids, the visitor feedback has beenexcellent and it definitely has the wow factorwe were looking for.”

Odds Farm Park was established 21 years agonear Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, and hasgrown year on year to become one of the

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It stimulates the eye and mind, it enhances wellbeing, is free and doesn’t require electricity.There is no denying that naturallight is a fundamental element of contemporary architecture.

From energy savings andimproved occupant comfort togreater productivity in commercialapplications, the positive effect ofdaylight is a widely acknowledgedfact across the constructionindustry.

It has been proven that naturallight plays a crucial role insustainable design and glazing isone of the few constants in everybuilding. Glass allows more lightinto a building which leads tonaturally-lit interiors, improvedthermal performance and, most importantly, more contentedoccupants. Natural lightingprovides an array of behaviouralbenefits, enhancing a person’spositivity to create a happier,healthier, calmer and more

productive interior climate as wellas helping regulate conditionssuch as Seasonal AffectiveDisorder (SAD).

Allowing more natural light into a property also means residentsare liable to use less heat and air-conditioning. This not only helpsreduce a building’s overall carbonfootprint – a key requirement if the UK is to reduce itsemissions by at least 80% from1990 levels by 2050 as outlined

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in the Climate Change Act.Increasing a property’s naturallight can reduce energy costs by as much as 75%. Hence thegreater demand for largerexpanses of glazing in homes and commercial buildings withslimmer, less obtrusive frames.

Let the light inStructurally bonded systems offer one method of achievinglarge expanses of glass. In Europe, especially, there is a greater trend to utilisingstructural bonding techniques.Their technology is moreadvanced, which helps fulfil thegreater demand, therefore thepressure is on to improve thethermal performance of newcommercial and domesticapplications across the UK and an increasing number ofarchitects and housebuilders are opting for structural bonding.

Traditional structuralperformance of window systemshas featured the use of steelreinforcement but there is anincreasing trend towards adhesive bonding solutions when it comes to bonding glassinto window frames or sashes.There are a number of aestheticand thermal gains to be had by adopting this method.

Firstly, when glass is chemicallyadhered to a frame, it means thePVC or metal frames themselvescan be reduced in size, thereforeallowing more light into a building.The adhesive provides anincredibly strong bond, which uses the rigidity of the glass pane to stiffen the window frame, helping reduce the need for larger sashes, increasing thelevel of natural light entering thebuilding.

With structurally-bonded glassnegating the need for steelreinforcement in frames, it helpsminimise cold bridging betweenthe building’s exterior and interior,thus improving a building’sthermal performance.

Bonding for better performanceStructural bonding not onlyincreases thermal efficiency, it saves on costs incurred by thesteel within the frame. There isalso the question of long-termperformance. Glass can movewithin a window frame over timedue to the constant opening andclosing of windows, leading to thedistancing blocks moving overtime, resulting in the glass movingand causing the sash to twist andmaking the closing of the windowdifficult. In mainland Europeparticularly, this issue was foundto be successfully addressed bythe use of structural bonding asthe glass remains strong andimmoveable.

By reducingthe size of windowframes and sashes,structuralbonding is abonus to thearchitects givingthem increasedfreedom in design,aesthetic appearance and performance. It meanswindows can play a stylish, as well as functional role in a building’s make-up.

Different bonding systems are available, depending on the window system being fitted. With a continued reliability onglass, modern structural glazingsystems featuring modern

bonding systems will enablearchitects and contractors to fulfil four vital requirements –improved aesthetics; increasedlight; better thermal performanceand, most importantly, happieroccupants.


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Hazlemere gains a first at Reading UniMeeting complex briefs and exceeding expectations for threedecades, Hazlemere is one of the region’s longest-serving, most highly respected suppliers of premium architecturalaluminium. Hazlemere has completed a major refurbishmentproject on buildings owned by the University of Reading. Installation work worth £375k was carried out on the university'smaths block, which was fitted with multiple Sapa VS windows

equipped with tilt functionality for easy cleaning and special locking catches to preventunauthorised use. Hazlemere also completed work amounting to £340k on the university's JJThompson building – fitting large Sapa pivot windows equipped with heavy-duty hardware to copewith weights well above normal size limitations, as well as several commercial doors and largeentrance screens that required cranes to lift the 200kg panes of glass into position.

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Leisurely glazingArchitectural aluminium systems by Kawneer have been used on the £16m redeveloped RIBA award-winning Ashington Leisure Centre in Northumberland for theiraesthetics and technical capabilities.Two types of Kawneer curtainwalling – AA 100 zone-drained and AA 110 mullion-drained SSG(Structurally Silicone Glazed) with 50 and 65mm sightlinesrespectively – alongside AA 541 top- and side-hung casementwindows and series 190 heavy-dutycommercial entrance doors featureon the leisure centre. The buildinghas significant glazed elements to the atrium, including clerestoryglazing along its full length and fullKawneer curtain walling façades on the east and west elevations.

Enhanced learning environmentFurther education students at Loughborough College arebenefiting from an enhanced learning environment thanksto the benefits that a new external envelope has broughtfeaturing aluminium curtain walling and ribbon windows byQAS (Queniborough Aluminium Services). The Technal FXi65 system was used to create the ribbon windows andQAS provided Technal MX curtain walling for the stairwells.Both systems were chosen for their excellent thermalinsulation properties. The windows and curtain wallingwere complemented by the automatic entrance doors that QAS also installed, using Tormax 2201 sliding dooroperators. Working with IGU (insulating glass unit) supply chain partner GLASSOLUTIONS,QAS ensured the glazing specification optimised the building’s energy efficiency and comfort for building users. The majority of the windows featured SGG Securit with SGG Planitherm Ultra N IGU’s and 6.8mm Stadip where enhanced security was required.

Free RIBA-approved CPD seminarsThe VEKA UK Group is offering architects, specifiers,contractors and consultants the chance to furthertheir understanding of PVCu and its use infenestration, while simultaneously earning pointstowards their Continuing Professional Development(CPD) – free of charge. The upcoming seminars – to be delivered throughout the country by The VEKAUK Group’s Commercial team – are approved by the

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), illustrating their value for professionals in thecommercial sector. Richard Garland, head of commercial sales for The VEKA UK Groupexplained: “Among the topics covered in the seminars will be commonly held misconceptionssurrounding PVCu – particularly in comparison to its counterparts of timber and aluminium.Besides its often-overlooked design flexibility, PVCu fenestration can hold numerousenvironmental benefits, such as sustainability, cost savings and CO2 emission reductions.”

Beware Brexit surchargesSpecialist commercial window installer The Window Company(Contracts) has once again been given the highest possiblerating of Strong in the latest Plimsoll Analysis of the Doors andWindows industry. Chairman, David Thornton, says this is moresignificant than ever for the contractors and social housingproviders it works with across London and the south eastbecause the aftermath of Brexit is putting pressure oninstallers’ margins. David explained: “With so many suppliersimposing surcharges on imported products and componentsbecause of the fall in value of the pound, margins are beingsqueezed and I believe that it is only strong and well-resourcedinstallers like us who will be able to cope.”

Balustrading rises to the occasionCooke Brothers is making a significant investment in thelaunch of a comprehensive modular stainless steel handrail and balustrade system –The Phoenix Range. The Phoenixbalustrading and handrail solutionhas been tested to all relevantEuropean standards and BuildingRegulations. As a result of it beingan entirely modular system, the Phoenix Balustrading rangeallows complete design flexibility.With many tube and infill paneloptions available, it can be adaptedand bespoke manufactured to suitany plan and design scheme withmix-and-match solutions.

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A range of aluminium glazing solutions fromleading manufacturer Senior ArchitecturalSystems has been specified for use at the newFeethams leisure development in Darlington,including the patented PURe® aluminiumwindow system that offers some of the lowestU-values available on the UK market.

The new development sees the regenerationof a former bus depot in the centre of townand is set to play a vital role in helping toboost the economy and employment in thearea with the creation of a new cinema, hoteland several new restaurants. Developed byUrban + Civic, the BIM project has beendelivered by main contractor McLaughlin &Harvey and designed by Niven Architects.

The overall design scheme has been heavilyinfluenced by the local landscape, with thetraditional style red brick arches of the lowerlevels paying homage to Darlington’s railwayheritage and providing the perfect contrast tothe glazed areas above that feature doors,windows and curtain walling from Senior’sextensive product range.

Installed by leading fabricator Neu Glas Ltd,Senior’s innovative PURe® aluminiumwindows have been installed to the scheme’snew Premier Inn hotel, with the systems’

exceptionally low U-values and excellentacoustic performance contributing tocreating a comfortable interior environmentfor guests.

A key focal point of the development is thepiazza level that evokes the traditionalatmosphere of a town market square andprovides a vital community space. To create alight and modern feel, the restaurant and retailbuildings incorporate Senior’s slim line curtainwalling and SPW500 doors, with the curvedcurtain walling of the new cinema complexadding further interest. Another feature is theattractive curved glazed head screens aroundthe perimeter by the roadside which werefabricated and installed by Frostree Ltd.

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Ironmongery specification CPDAllgood has launched its latest RIBA-accredited CPD seminar to demystify architectural ironmongeryspecification. Offering an unrivalled level of knowledgeand insight into the architectural ironmongery sector,the interactive presentation provides architects withthe opportunity to gain a detailed understanding of how to successfully specify ironmongery. The CPD therefore demystifies ironmongeryterminology, relevant standards and regulations, as well as awareness of best practiceguidelines set out in Approved Document M and BS 8300. Considering the five essentialsteps to ironmongery specification – hang it, close it, lock it, open it and dress it –attendees of the CPD will leave confident when approaching the specification process.

Installation Kitemark achievedThe Window Company (Contracts) has joined the elite groupof installers holding the Kitemark for window installation basedon BS 8213-4, and has become the first company to completethe Kitemark process as a new applicant since the publicationof the 2016 version of the standard. The Chelmsford-basedcommercial installer boasts that it now has the safest, best trained and most highly motivated workforce in the UK. The Window Company (Contracts) already had

a comprehensive training programme in place before it decided to apply for Kitemarkaccreditation but, the more joined-up approach it has taken this year, has helped it to createan even more efficient training framework and to effectively standardise the training languageused throughout the business.

Vertical sliders for coastal cottageThe Vertical Slider window system from SpectusWindow Systems has been used in a major Welshcoastal cottage renovation project. Supplied by tradefabricator and Spectus customer, Universal TradeFrames (UTFL) the project included ten vertical sliderwindows in Chartwell Green, as UTFL director BrianKruger explained: “Having no reservations about usingPVCu, as the foiled woodgrain profile mimics timber,the authentic-looking Spectus Vertical Slider system

was a natural choice in every way. The new windows replaced old, draughty, hardwood verticalsliders and, due to the property’s seafront position, weather resistance was a big part of thehomeowner’s requirements. Draught-free VS windows are one of the most energy-efficient on the market. The Spectus VS window can achieve a BFRC A Rating and even up to a maximumA++ where circumstances require.”

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New specificationguide from KawneerThe architect's guide to aluminiumin building has been launched by UKmanufacturer of designer glazingsystems, Kawneer. The ultimatespecification guide is presented as380 individual and easily-updatedpages within a ring binder that isthen housed within a slip case togive it additional presence andlongevity on architects' libraryshelves. The new specification guide details Kawneer's portfolio of traditional stick and unitisedcurtain walling systems; door andwindow systems; door and windowsliding systems; framing systems;Brise Soleil and blast-enhanced and fire resistant systems. It alsofeatures well-illustrated sections on design consideration prompters.

A first for ComarComar Architectural Aluminium Systems,has been certified through BRE’s new BES6001:3.01 Responsible Sourcing of ConstructionProducts, receiving a Good rating. This ensuresthat the company’s architectural and contractorpartners can rest assured that, in contractingwith Comar and its Nationwide Network of Approved Subcontractors, its aluminiumwindows, doors and curtain walling systems havebeen sourced responsibly with a company that holds the ethics of good supplier management at its heart. Not only does BES 6001 audit and accredit supplier management, it delves deeperto ensure that all aspects of global citizenship are covered; these are held under three mainheadings: Organisational Management, Supply Chain Management and Environmental and SocialResponsibility Management. This award is even more noteworthy considering that this is the newstandard and Comar is the first to receive this in the aluminium sector.

One man with one screwdriverArchitectural ironmonger, BJ Waller,has launched a new service with aleading UK door manufacturer for fully-integrated commercial doorsets for commercial internal doors,including fire resistant, acoustic, X-rayand many more. As well as ensuringaccurate specification for high usageapplications, delivering slabs with pre-prepared hardware will speed uptimelines for contractors by makingdoorset installation a job for one manwith one screwdriver. Each doorsetschedule is tailored to the project, with BJ Waller providing experttechnical advice and support to deliverthe right hardware for the chosen door slab.

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A durable, long-lasting roofingsystem is an essential componentin every building. However, asfacilities managers are urged tocontinuously do more, with less, to cope with shrinking workforcesand budgets constraints, roof maintenance is a problemfrequently forced to take a back seat.

A roof is a financial asset, with premature failures in itsperformance potentially having acatastrophic effect on a building’soverall protection. As such, a roofmust be effectively managed inorder to extend its service life and failure to give it the attentionit deserves will inevitably result in the need for major capitalexpenditure. How can facilitymanagers face the problem andturn a roof into a manageablebuilding asset, and one whichdoesn’t put a drain on valuableand already over-stretchedresources? Damage limitationHistorically, a roof would only getfixed when it leaked, with budgetsbeing more flexible to facilitateurgent improvements.

While seemingly an easier option,water is probably already wellwithin a roofing system at thisstage, negatively impacting on a building’s thermal and energyperformance. With those daysnow a thing of the past, the key to ensuring an energy efficient,waterproof envelope is to considerroof lifecycle management as an essential component in a structure’s long-termmaintenance plan.

If not immediately addressed,and water is left to seep into thesystem, blisters will form overtime, accelerating thedeterioration of the membrane.Gradually, insulation, membranefasteners and steel roof decks will also corrode, while wind upliftresistance will also be reduced.While some facilities professionalsmay think they are in the clearwith a warranty, almost allmanufacturers state that it is void if a roof is not correctlymaintained.Developing a roof assetmanagement planOngoing maintenance, regularservicing and repairs will ensure

a roof system performs well, givingfacilities managers easy access tothe information needed to makepositive economic decisions on how best to preserve and prolonga roofing system’s lifecycle.

The essential steps to anysuccessful plan include: Understanding a roof’s historyInitially, a full service history surveyand an inventory of each roofshould be completed. This willreveal fundamental profiles of size,age, service life expectancy andrisk and is critical to developing an effective roof managementstrategy. Initial results should bestored in a database, with anyexisting issues identified andrectified before moving forwardwith a strategic plan. Conducting regular inspectionsDepending on the complexity of the inspection, the inspectorcould be building staff, a specialist engineer or anexpert roofing contractor. Either way, it is essential that bi-annual visual inspections areconducted during milder


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seasons – in the UK, this is duringthe spring and autumn months.The first inspection allows time forrepairs to be listed and costs andcontractors to be determined, as well as allowing time for workto be carried out in preparationfor harsher winter conditions. Undertaking periodic moisture scansThese should be conducted inaddition to the visual inspections. There are a number of options,including infra-red moisture scans,nuclear scans and Electronic FieldVector Mapping (EFVM).Infrared moisture scans should

be conducted every 3-5 years andare extremely effective in quicklyand accurately detecting leaksand identifying water-damagedportions of a roof, cruciallyensuring it is never unnecessarilyreplaced. This is a non-invasive method

and will pick up the higher levels of heat radiated by wet materials.However, the marked areas of wetinsulation must be verified byfollowing up with moisture-probingmeters or core sampling beforeformulating a course of action. Nuclear scans are similarly non-

invasive and can detect various

levels of hydrogen ions in the roof system. The greater theconcentration, the higher the levelof moisture in the insulation and,once a baseline reading has beenestablished for a dry area, a mapof the location and outline of suspected wet areas can be created and the requiredmaintenance can be planned.Electronic Field Vector Mapping,

on the other hand, aims to locatethe point at which moisture canenter a roof system. A section of the roof is tested using agrounded wire loop, with waterthen applied to act as aconductive medium. A low voltage,pulsating electronic charge iscreated between the non-conductive roof system and theconductive structural deck. While a water-tight roof systemwill isolate the difference, a puncture or point of entry willcause an electrical connection to occur, enabling the exact pointof entry to be pinpointed – thus getting straight to the root of the problem.Choosing durable roofingmaterialsIt is crucial that facility managersunderstand the type of materialsroofing systems are comprised of, as each will require different

forms of maintenance, as well ashaving varying life spans. Durable material choices include

liquid acrylic, liquid rubber, EPDMand fibreglass – but factors suchas energy efficiency, budget andease of installation must also betaken into account when selectingroofing system materials. With the right choice, some

require little, if any maintenance.While lower cost roofing systemsoffer a quick fix, they generallycome with shorter lifespans, so, when looking for a roof to lastbetween 50-100 years, it is worthbasing choices on quality ratherthan cost. Maintenance is obviously

the preferred option to a fullreplacement and, with the rightproduct choices and correctinstalment processes, a roofingsystem could last anywherebetween 50-100 years.Knowing when it is time for a replacementSometimes maintenance andrepair are not enough, with a fullreplacement being the only optionleft to ensure a building is fullyprotected. However, spotting this can be difficult and someguidelines for doing so include; • If there is extensive moisturepresent below the membrane,

• Significant deterioration to theunderlying structural deck,

• If the insulation is wet or damp• If the repairs to the roof are soextensive it is more cost-effectiveto replace in it entirely

Every roofing system is different,depending on its own set of requirements and, typically, a building will accommodateseveral roofs throughout itsexistence. In order to makeeducated and accurate decisionson the best course of action formaintenance, repairs andreplacements, a thoroughunderstanding of the roofingsystem and its materials – as well as how they relate to oneanother and to the building itself – is crucial.


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Lightweight; high load and impactresistant; extreme wear and scratchresistant; frost and fireproof; colour fastand extremely resistant to staining;resistance to mould and algae growth –these qualities ensure an extremely lowmaintenance and trouble-free exteriorflooring solution. Now with co-ordinatinginternal tiling available, allowing forseamless transition between internaland external spaces.

Used in conjunction with height-adjustable fixed head/self-levellingpedestals or fixed height paver supportpads, the Levato Mono system makes itpossible to create even surfaces overuneven sub-surfaces. Suitable forinstallation over all waterproofmembranes, the support systems coverheight ranges from 9-550mm andincorporate a patented self-levellingslope correction facility with theconvenience of height adjustment afterthe pavers are installed.

The system is available in 40+ coloursand finishes in both ultra-realistictimber and stone-effect. This isachieved by combining 3D printing andmould making technology to reproduce

identical copies of natural materials.With up to 30 prints available for eachpaver range, once laid, the eye is unableto discern any replicated patternallowing for a completely naturallooking surface. Levato Mono has beenspecified for external areas at LondonZoo, LIDL HQ Northfleet, Jamie’s ItalianBrighton, Batsford Arboretum, BristolAirport East Terminal Extension and thenew Portico Terrace at Theatre RoyalDrury Lane – where Levato Monosandstone effect paver ranges wereconsidered so similar to naturalsandstone material that it wassanctioned for use on a Grade I listedbuilding by English Heritage. Levato Mono porcelain paver systembenefits at a glance:

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Setting the sceneRenovating plaster is not a newproduct – in fact, far from it. The Romans first developed ahydraulic lime plaster and plasterhas been in widespread use as abuilding material in England sincethe 13th century. The 1:1:6 ratiowas popularised in the mid-19thcentury and that ratio proved tobe the basis for plaster for thenext 100 years.However, the introduction of gypsum plaster to the UK

construction industry in the1930s irreversibly changed theplastering landscape. With just-add-water variants whichsimplified the mixing processbecoming commonplace by the1960s, following the post-warhousing boom, lime-based plasterswere in some instancesoverlooked. There are many situations wheregypsum plasters are rightfully thego-to product, such as in newbuildapplications. However, there are

concerns that, particularly in some retrofit applications,these products can be subject to issues following installation. The most significant of theseresults from gypsum plaster’srelative incompatibility withmoisture. Due to the hygroscopicnature of gypsum, it easilyabsorbs and retains moisturefrom the surrounding atmosphereand substrate. Therefore, if theproperty in question is at risk of flooding, susceptible to damp,

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or is built from heritage materials– and this includes barn orwarehouse conversions, as well as single skin buildings andextensions – then using gypsumplaster could potentially result in a number of post-installationissues. These could range fromdiscolouration, efflorescence and mould growth, to irreversibleplaster damage. Therefore, in order to avoid

these problems, a material which is breathable and can allow moisture to pass throughwithout affecting the integrity or appearance of the finishedinstallation is needed. That material is a renovatingplaster. Demystifying renovating plasterAs already touched upon,renovating plasters have fallen out of favour among some UKplasterers. Aside from the quickinstallation times and perceivedcost implications of gypsumplaster over renovating plaster, a number of misconceptionssurrounding the latter havecontributed to its decline.However, delving deeper into thefacts around renovating plaster –coupled with understandingproduct developments linked tomodern variants – can allay someof these misconceptions. First and foremost, there

was a perception that it needed specialist skills to install, over and above the level of evenexperienced plasterers. However, when it comes torenovating plasters, they can be applied in the same way asgypsum plasters, directly ontomost sound mineral substrates.While the skill of mixing and

applying renovating plaster mayhave fallen off the agenda ofplastering colleges some yearsago, I have started to see itreappearing. Ensuring young

tradesmen are exposed to it atthe start of their career can onlybenefit the industry as a whole.For experienced plasterers, a number of training courses and CPDs are readily available to bridge the knowledge gap. Another supposed issue was

drying time. On the contrary,renovating plaster actually driesfaster than gypsum, allowing forearlier decoration. What is more,when it comes to repairing post-flood damage, gypsum plastercannot be used until the wall isfully dry – a process which cantake months. Even then, the risk of salts passing through newlyapplied gypsum can createefflorescence and, if the problemreturns, then the gypsum willsimply break down. Renovatingplaster, on the other hand, can be directly applied to dampwalls treated with a DPC, so thereis no need to wait for the walls tobe fully dry and they can be ready to paint in a matter of days. Salt inhibitors will also preventdiscolouration further down the line. Inadequate insulation was

another criticism often levelled at renovating plasters. Again, this simply is not the caseas renovating plaster can deliver a thermal conductivity value onaverage three times lower thangypsum plasters. This increasedthermal efficiency is due to theuse of expanded Perlite, whichimproves the insulation propertiesof the wall – making it warmer tothe touch – as well as reducingthe density. A final point worth clarifying is

around cracking and shrinkage.While this may have been an issuewith past product compositionsfor renovating plasters, modernvariants tend to include syntheticfibres which can increase thecohesive characteristics –

making the surface moreresistant to wear-and-tear overthe years –and prevent cracksforming.Final thoughtsUltimately, there is a place in themarket for both gypsum plasterand renovating plasters. While gypsum is typically the firstchoice for new build properties, all the available options should be considered when seeking themost suitable solution for olderproperties or those at risk ofmoisture ingress. Renovatingplasters suit these scenarios,where their breathability – as well as other defining attributes– enables them to provide asolution which is durable and long-lasting while also being rapid andsimple to apply.


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A new lease of life At the refurbishment of the multi-storey car park on Walkden Street in Mansfield, Sika supplied arange of repair systems to transform the ageingsite into a safer, brighter and more accessiblemodern parking facility. Sika provided a number of concrete repair solutions including Sika MonoTop concrete repair mortars and Sika Galvashieldgalvanic anodes for corrosion control for the soffit areas, followed by the application of Sikagard-675 anti-carbonation coating. This was also used on the lower decks to sealaround gully outlets to prevent water ingress into the shops below. Approximately 4,600m2

of Sikafloor Pronto fast-curing decking system was applied to the entire deck area and onaccess ramps to provide a slip-resistant and hardwearing waterproof surface.

Unique apartments restored by NovusSan Remo Towers in Boscombe has been restored to its post-war glory after Novus Property Solutions carried out a programme of external render repairs and decorations.Designed by British architect, Hector Hamilton, the building’sexterior features a unique design, with yellow-ish pink brick usedalongside natural terracotta roofing materials and polychromewall motifs in red, yellow, blue and green. Novus won thecontract to deliver a full external refurbishment and, in August

2015, work began on the six-storey building, which was accessed using scaffolding, cherrypickers and scissor lifts. The building’s location on the summit of a cliff overlooking BoscombeBay leaves it exposed to weather conditions that made the refurbishment challenging during the winter months, but Novus operatives completed the works on schedule.

Consort Claudgen introduces smart commercial fan heatersConsort Claudgen has introduced an improved range of commercial fan heaters to its extensive portfolio of products. Each robustly designed heater is nowequipped with intelligent fan control which detects the temperature in the environment and automaticallyadjusts its fan speed to quickly achieve a warm airflowtemperature. This allows the heater to immediately blow hot air for the user’s comfort, even when initially powered-on

in a very cold room. Enhanced with one of the latest low-energyconsumption EC motors, these smart heaters also operate on a lower noise level compared to their predecessors. They are available in 6-15kW rating with a heat throw of up to 11m. All models come complete with a multi directional wall bracket and a remote switch, which can control multiple heaters.

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Vital concrete repairA Grade II-listed Victorian building,once home to public baths for London’s poor, has beentransformed into a state-of-the-artleisure centre, with Sika providingthe anti-corrosive concrete repairsystem. During initial repairs, all surfaces, including the roof’sstriking whalebone structure, were rendered using SikaMonoTop-610, a one-component,cementitious polymer-modifiedprimer. Spray-applied out of consideration for the listed building’s substrate, Sika MonoTop-610 simplyrequired mixing with water toprovide anti-corrosive bonding inpreparation for concrete repairusing Sika MonoTop-615.

Inspiring flooringGlobal modular flooring specialist, Interface,has provided a durable flooring solution for the University of Hertfordshire to helpcreate an inviting interior at its learning and accommodation facilities in Hatfield.Interface supported the university on the vast refurbishment project, which involvedrenovating three large buildings across twocampuses. The university wanted to createan environment which would help motivatestudents during study and revision sessions and provide a stimulating environment for theEstates, Hospitality and Contract Services department, whereas the accommodation needed to offer a warm and restful space where residents could relax after lectures. Interface worked in close partnership with the team at the university to devise floor designs which would help bringthe different environments to life.

New colourwaysSwish Building Products hasintroduced two new colourways to its extensive range of cellular PVC facia and soffit products. The new colourways –foil wrappedCream and White – have beendeveloped in answer to increasingspecification and trade demand for materials which co-ordinate with similar PVC door and windowcomponents used in new buildhousing and refurbishment projects.According to Swish, colour is becomingmore popular and the two new shadeswill be produced in many of thetraditional board sizes and profiles in its roofline range, as well as theusual joints and corner units requiredto complete an installation.

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Sustainability in the private sector,largely fuelled by a passion forincreased efficiencies with an eye on a need for financialprudence, is often celebrated. It is important, however, to take a moment to reflect on widerachievement; the private sectorshouts loudly about its successes,while silently in the background,without fuss, I’m forever seeingchange which is just as great and just as inspiring in the publicsector.

This is interesting as the desireto operate as diligently as possibleis understood by all but, with the

heightened pressure to maintainmultiple public services from ever-diminishing budgets, many localauthorities could use this as a justifiable reason to placesustainability on the back burner.

I recently attended the SMARTcities conference run by theTelegraph and the localauthorities that left me mostimpressed weren’t the ones thatreceived Government funding totry new approaches, but drovechange and innovation by sheerhard work, using IT systems to give the public a betterexperience, providing more

efficient ways of working. These efforts sometimes go unnoticed as best practice until they are mentioned inconversation with their peers.

We have seen sustainablepractices in the public sector go from strength-to-strength in recent years, often driven byone person or one team who aresimply motivated by the desire to do something better for thegreater good. In spite of a lack of regulatory support to drive andembed sustainability in the publicsector, organisations across thecountry are showing just what

Committing tosustainable success

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can be achieved in terms of sustainable development.

Camden Council is a primeexample of this. The Londonauthority placed sustainability atthe heart of its designs for its newmixed use Five Pancras Squareheadquarters at King’s CrossCentral. A building that anyonewould be proud to occupy.

The council wanted to lead byexample and therefore elected touse BREEAM as a way to inspirethe design team, to go beyond theregulatory minimum – not only for the usual suspects of waste,but also to divert waste fromlandfill, use responsibly sourcedmaterials and employ Life CycleAnalysis to identify internal finishesand materials with high durabilityand longevity.

An important thread as a clientresponsible for the day-to-dayrunning of the building wasmaintainability, which resulted in a passive design principle, which avoid complicatedengineering solutions andassociated controls, in order toenable the building to be simpleand efficient to operate. Ratherthan over-engineer façades tocounteract solar gain which wouldbe alleviated once an adjacentoffice building was completed,glazing was maximised to increasedaylight entering the building andreduce reliance on artificiallighting.

Further passive design featuresinclude displacement ventilation,aided by high floor/ceiling heightsand augmented by an underfloorsupply to office floors and library.Natural ventilation is facilitated byopenable windows at office levelsto offset cooling requirements.High level windows are opened bythe Building Management Systemwhen in natural ventilation modeor to purge heat from thebuilding’s exposed concretethermal mass overnight.

The result was that CamdenCouncil was able to deliver a fantastic new exemplar of sustainable design at no additional cost to taxpayers in the borough.

The University of Bristol has also demonstrated that it ispossible to sustainably enhancethe performance of existing publicsector buildings with the ongoingrefurbishment of a Grade II ListedGeorgian townhouse.

The building at 8-10 BerkeleySquare is being upgraded foroccupation by the university’s Law School from 2017. Significantefforts have been made to makethe building sustainable andfuture-proof withoutcompromising the historicelements of the townhouse.

Due to the listing, for example,glazing could not be replaced norsecondary glazed in most spaces.However, a thermal comfortassessment was undertaken tooptimise the location of radiatorsin relation to furniture, windowsand people’s seating positions to ensure that natural ventilationwould work in summer and draftswere not a problem in winter.

Meanwhile, the University of East Anglia’s Adapt Low CarbonGroup looked close to home toensure its Enterprise Centre was as sustainable as possible.

The building’s foundationsinclude not only 100% recycledaggregate but a low carbonconcrete mix, and insulation is100% recycled newspaper. Otherlocal and natural materials usedinclude Norfolk flint, hemp fabric, re-processed glass, re-purposedmahogany benches, reclaimedoak, clay plaster and nettleboards – all sourced fromsuppliers situated under 30 miles from the site.

The project’s design achieved90.8% of available BREEAMcredits giving it an Outstandingrating. This was the result of the project team, given freedom by the client to innovate in all aspects, taking a freshapproach by framing every design decision using sustainabilityand exemplary low carbonsolutions.

This approach ensured theproject goal of achieving 75%lower carbon outputs than similar buildings was achieved.

Through no small amount of passion and creativity, the publicsector has shown sustainability is achievable in spite of the mosttesting of financial circumstancesand, in doing so, is drivinginnovation in sustainable designand construction processes for others to follow. What we now need to do is further increasemomentum and awareness of sustainable processes and make sure best practice becomes normal practice.


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Look closer at a truly personal serviceTaking a closer look at the meaning of personal service could surprisesome fleet managers, says The Fuelcard People. The reason for using fuelcards in the first place is to cut costs and save time. A number of fuel cardcompanies take the view that customers need no more personalinteraction than they would receive from a bank. The alternative, stoutlyresisted by much of the fuel card industry, is to allocate each customertheir own dedicated account manager. There is no call centre. When a fleet manager has a query or request, they use a direct line to call thesame person every time. It not only means fast, reliable answers –

it enables real proactivity in alerting the customer to useful information, without waiting to beasked. Take a closer look at truly personal service and, with the right supplier, you can avoid all those hours of waiting in call centre queues for strangers with one-size-fits-all answers.

Passivhaus test all wrapped upWraptite-SA, the high performance airtight membranefrom the A. Proctor Group, has easily surpassed theinitial air test targets for an exciting new children’shome project. The Anchorage at Dibden Purlieu is oneof five buildings currently being built for HampshireCounty Council to Passivhaus standard, which will helpto achieve a significant reduction in energy bills foreach property. The development at the Anchorage wasdesigned requiring an airtightness level of less than

0.5. Wraptite-SA was applied externally to the timber frame panels in continuous pieces, creatinga highly insulated and sealed finished building and achieving the required standard. Initial air testresults of 0.43 were achieved, coming well below the 0.5 air permeability target. All the moreimpressive, since this was recorded even before the installation of the internal VCL Procheck500, also provided by the A. Proctor Group.

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Olympic ductingPolypipe Ventilation has beenawarded a substantial order for its ducting systems for the newGlasshouse Gardens development in London’s Queen Elizabeth OlympicPark. 333 residential apartments are being built by Lendlease, arrangedacross two contemporary 30 and 17-storey residential tower buildings.Each apartment incorporates an array of modern technologiesincluding Mechanical Ventilation withHeat Recovery (MVHR). Polypipe’srange of Domus rigid ducting formsan integral part of these highly-efficient MVHR systems. In total,1,300m of Domus Supertube 204 x60mm rigid ducting will be used in thefirst apartment block, along with newDomus Flow Control Plenums andHigh Efficiency Green Line bends.

Grundfos gets in the pictureWhen Grundfos approached an art gallery incentral London, it offered to undertake an EnergyCheck on its current pump set-up to assesswhere and how any energy savings could beachieved. The results of the energy check weredemonstrated within a comprehensive reportwhich, in particular, highlighted some obsolescentpumps and the decision was quickly made toreplace them. Members of the Grundfos NBE 65family were selected as the replacements. These electronically controlled single-stage blocpumps demonstrated that an annual energy reduction of 21,900kWh could be achievable for an investment of just £5.5k. This meant a return on investment of just 2.5 years. Maintaining thecorrect atmosphere in an art gallery is about much more than visitor comfort, as the paintingsand artworks need an exacting atmosphere to maintain their peak condition. Grundfos Pumps is delighted to be instrumental in helping to achieve this.

A first for QuanTecThe October 2016 Which? Report into the Best and Worst BoilerBrands made for good reading for Johnson & Starley, with thewell-established company achieving fourth place amongst toughcompetition. This was the first year that Johnson & Starley hasbeen included in the Which? Survey, with the organisation saying ithad made “an impressive survey debut.” The QuanTec is designedwith reliability, performance, outstanding efficiency and long-termvalue for money as key considerations and this, combined withease of installation and maintenance, makes it first choice forhomeowners’ and installers’ alike. The Which? Report stated: “It has the best reliability record of any brand in the survey and a good customer score too.”

Modular sustainablehomes from WillerbyAs the UK faces up to the reality of the current housing shortage,Willerby is introducing a new solution to this problem – the UrbanBungalow – a sustainable, affordablehome, factory manufactured to thehighest quality and fully-fitted in a singlemodule. The philosophy of Willerby’sUrban Bungalow is simple. Each unit isa self-contained, one or two bedroom,single-storey home, which is 100%manufactured at Willerby’s dedicatedproduction facility in Hull. Its efficientinternal processes help to keep theprice of the Urban Bungalow affordablewhile low maintenance and runningcosts offer the market a truly cost-effective solution.

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Sustainable partnershipSaint-Gobain UK and Irelandhas teamed up with UK-GBC for its Learning and DevelopmentProgramme. The partnership, which began in October, will continuethroughout the rest of 2016 and into2017, equipping the industry with theknowledge and skills to help create a more sustainable built environment. It will be delivering a compellingmessage on sustainable buildingsacross three learning levels –awareness, understanding, andapplication. Shenaaz Chenia, directorof industry and community trainingfor Saint-Gobain UK and Ireland, said: “The programme offers a broadrange of skills to widen the industry’sunderstanding of the impact thatcreating sustainable buildings canhave on the environment and itsoccupants.”

Heating efficiency served up on a platePlate heat exchangers instantaneously generate hot waterat the required temperature with flow rates measured inhundreds of litres per minute. This means that, in places likelarge hotels and conference centres, where there may behundreds of people deciding to take showers or baths over a very short time-span, there will still be sufficient supply. Even in industrial applications, plate heat exchangerssuccessfully meet very high expectations for the provision of process water. Stokvis Econoplate plate heat exchangersfeature factory-fitted primary pumps and fast-responding three or four-port valves on the primary circuit. There is also a bespoke PID controller which monitors the secondarywater temperature and regulates the motorised valveswhile the equipment can be readily linked into the mainBuilding Management System.

Senior sets the standardAwarded a UK patent earlier this year, the PURe range of energy-efficient aluminium windows and doorsfrom Senior Architectural Systems combines designflexibility with exceptional thermal performance.Benefiting from an enhanced thermal barriermanufactured from expanded polyurethane foam (PUR),the PURe range has the potential to achieve U-values aslow as 0.71W/m2K when calculated as a commercialCEN standard window and 0.93W/m2K whencalculated as a CEN standard door. Suited to a range of applications, PURe aluminium windows are availableas tilt and turn or casement windows. Senior’s doorrange also features a choice of the PURe FOLD andPURe SLIDE options.

Former NPP goes solarFronius has carried out a very special project inZwentendorf, Austria with a photovoltaic systembeing installed on the site of a former nuclearpower plant (NPP). Where once nuclear energywas to be produced, today clean, safe energy isgenerated from natural resources over an area of 3,700m2. The project reflects the Fronius visionof 24 hours of sun; a world in which all our energyneeds are satisfied through renewable sources. A total of 1,000 photovoltaic panels were affixed to the façade, roof and the surrounding area of the old power plant.

Porotherm for Passivhaus projectPorotherm, Wienerberger’s clay block walling system, has been specified for use on Bristol City Council’s latest New BuildHousing Programme, seeing 23 sustainable properties delivered tothe area. The £3.5m project, which will see approximately 2,500m²of Poroton blocks incorporated into the Porotherm system at thesite, will involve the development of the second Passivhaus projectthat the architect, Gale & Snowden, has specified Wienerbergerproducts on. Paul Miller, technical manager for Porotherm atWienerberger, commented: “The system has been selected for the project due to its numerous benefits which include faster laying, a strong hold, thermal and acoustic efficiency, along with it being the only monolithic masonry system currently on the market.”

New energy meterCarlo Gavazzi has introduced theEM340 three-phase energy meter,the EM300 Series which utilisestouch-screen technology, makingstandard user operations such aspage scrolling, programming andparameter checks not only simplerbut faster; as well as easier to read,avoiding any mechanical issuesnormally associated with usingtraditional keypads. The EM340 three-phase energy meter with 3x8 digitbacklit LCD data display andintegrated keypad is suited to activeenergy metering and cost allocation in applications up to 65A (directconnection) and dual tariffmanagement.

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Processor of the YearPlastic injection mouldingcompany, Boddingtons Plastics,has been named Processor of theYear at the 16th Plastics IndustryAwards. The company provides thehigh quality injection moulding andassembly for the award- winningTF1 Filter range from Fernox and,with this recent award, has beenrecognised for its commitment to the plastics industry as well as for the significant investment in its new facilities. The PlasticsIndustry Awards celebrate theachievements of those workingacross the UK and Irish plasticsindustry, recognising key customerrelationships, designers, business initiatives and trainingprogrammes launched this year.

Jewson Live returnsFollowing a hugely popular event in 2015, the UK’s biggest trade showfor construction industry professionals, Jewson Live, is back for a secondyear. Featuring a fantastic speaker line-up and top trade deals, this free-to-attend event takes place at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham,on 15 December 2016. Over 180 leading construction brands will beexhibiting at the show, offering product demonstrations and practicaladvice on the latest building techniques and services. The event will also feature a stellar line-up of speakers – from footballers to famousarchitects. David Fenton, marketing director for Jewson, said: “Whether you’re a bricklayer, plasterer or carpenter, Jewson Live offerssomething for everyone. As well as advice and special offers, the show isan opportunity to get together with like-minded people and discuss what’sgoing on in our industry.” New for the 2016 show, Jewson is offering Juice by Jewson loyaltyprogramme members the opportunity to redeem rewards at the show, for delivery in time for Christmas. Pre-order of rewards to collect at the show will also be available.

New appointment to boost salesGrowing success with the Kinedo range of cubicleshas led to the appointment of a specification salesmanager at Saniflo to further boost sales. A spate of recent contract appointments with small-to-medium sized housebuilders and developers and a trend towards the use of integrated cubicles hasencouraged the company to appoint a dedicatedperson to manage existing contracts and seek further

specification opportunities. David Scarlett, who has extensive experience in the bathroom sector,joins from Bristan where he was responsible for contract sales of brassware and accessories to regional builders while prior to that, he was at Twyford Bathrooms working with contractors to specify sanitaryware for new builds. While he is responsible for developing sales across thewhole of the UK, David will initially focus his attention on finding opportunities in London and theSouth East; an area that has major potential in the domestic, commercial and the leisure sectors.

New sales team memberGavin Coster is the man chosen to step into some very bigshoes as GEZE UK’s area sales manager for the South West.He is taking on the role previously undertaken by industrystalwart, Peter Haywood, who is retiring after a 48-year career. However, Gavin is keen to meet the challenge set by hispredecessor covering Devon and Cornwall, Avon and Somersetand parts of Wiltshire and Berkshire. Gavin will be joining thesales team focusing on manual door control systems as well

as the sale of automatic doors and window technology. Beginning his career as a heating,ventilation and air conditioning project engineer apprentice, Gavin went on to run his own printfinishing business for eight years before returning to the industry. He latterly worked forDorma for more than nine years, including a period running its Basingstoke branch.

New BDM for NorbordOn the 22 August, Alistair Rattenbury joinedNorbord as the new business developmentmanager for the South West. Having previouslyworked for companies such as Travis Perkins and Jewson as a sales executive for branches inDorset and Devon, the 31 year old from Chadstockbrings with him a wealth of sales experience in themerchant sector. David Webb, head of thebusiness development team said: “We're delightedto bring Alistair into our already strong team as I'm sure he will prove to be a great asset toNorbord.”

Locksmith awardAbloy UK has presented CrothersSecurity with the Locksmith of theYear Award at the recent IrishSecurity Institute Association (ISIA)Awards 2016, at the PowerscourtHotel and Resort Spa, Co. Wicklow.Each year, the ISIA recognises Irishsecurity companies and theiremployees who have demonstratedexceptional services to theircustomers. Steven Crothers, said:“This is the third time we have wonthe ISIA Locksmith of the Year Awardand are delighted to have retained itfrom 2015. This is a testament to theexcellence of our staff as well as ourcareful selection of quality products,epitomised by Abloy’s range.”

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Career partnershipThe Structural TimberAssociation (STA) is working withthe Career Transition Partnership(CTP), the coalition of the ministryof defence with RightManagement, to provideemployment opportunities for ex-military personnel. The structural timber sector is in a unique position to facilitateand experience a recruitmentsurge having undergone rapidgrowth in recent years. Increasingits market share by 10% since2004 and with predictions of a further 5% rise by 2018,recruitment within the sector isparamount to its continued success.

Peter leaves his pivotal partnerGEZE UK has been pivotal in the career of PeterHaywood, who is set to retire from his role as anarea sales manager after 48 years in the industry.The company opened the door to a number of opportunities in Peter’s career – spring-boarding him into a glamourous role in the MiddleEast before joining the firm itself on his return tothe UK. He has spent a total of 16 years workingfor GEZE UK, overseeing sales in London and thesouth east and latterly in the south west and is dueto retire at Christmas. Peter explained: “About 20years ago, I was attending a GEZE exhibition in Italywhen I was introduced to some businessmen fromDubai. I had experience in managing sales to the Middle East and they asked me if I would beinterested in a job over there. A few months later, I was flown first-class to Jordan to discuss apost overseas. I can’t resist a challenge and took the job. I worked out there for just over a yearand, during that time, lived in the Arab neighbourhoods with Palestinian colleagues which led meto learn so much more than if I had been in one of the ex-pat areas.” However, the call of homesaw him return to the UK in 1997 and, when former MD of GEZE UK, Dene Parker, heard thatPeter was heading back, he suggested there could be a role for him with the company. “He didn’toffer me something immediately,” recalled Peter, “he wanted to make sure that I had satisfied mywanderlust, so advised me to apply for other positions and decide whether I really wanted to bewith GEZE UK and would be prepared to stay.” Stay he did – initially for eight years – and thenreturned to the company in 2005 where he has remained for the remainder of his career.During his time with GEZE UK he has been involved in a number of exciting projects including workon the Royal School of Music and the Royal Albert Hall in London, the creation of the MadjeskiStadium – home of Reading Football Club, Glasgow Velodrome and a 600-ton ship for the JubileeSailing Trust which teaches disabled and able-bodied people to crew tall ships. Peter’s eclecticcareer started as a building merchant’s apprentice at Randall’s in Bedford at the age of 17. He spent time as a metals buyer with Edward Baustead on the LME (London Metal Exchange)before moving into sales at Lloyd Worrall where he gained his Guild of Architectural Ironmongersqualification in 1983.

Chiller cools down courtWhen an Essex magistrate’s court began overheating in themiddle of summer due to the inadequacy of the building’sexisting air-conditioning system, it presented the unthinkable –potential court closure. Emergency chiller hire provided thesolution. With one of the largest and most diverse hire fleets of industrial chillers, plus an extensive network of more than 35locations throughout the UK, Andrews Chiller Hire is often the

preferred supplier as it can respond extremely quickly. In the case of this emergency call-outby Essex’s magistrates court, Andrews responded in less than two hours. An Andrews ChillerHire technician visited the client’s premises and recommended the installation of a highcapacity 375kW chiller, positioning it externally next to the affected building, running hoses up the outside wall of the building for connection into the existing pipework.

UFH keeps residents warmGaia's hydronic underfloor heating system has been installed by Anglia Heating throughout the new Bowthorpe Care Village to the west of Norwich,Norfolk. The package, supplied by Gaia to cover anarea of 11,462m2, included piping for the UFHsystem, fixing rails, thermal and acoustic insulation,manifolds and actuators. Within Mayflower Courtand the village hub, the Gaia system was laid throughout and is divided into zones served by a variable temperature circuit connected to 50 separate manifolds. Overall control is via themain building management system. At The Meadows, the communal areas are treatedsimilarly while the 92 individual apartments, 14 of which have two bedrooms, each have theirown manifold with the temperature regulated by heat interface units.

Smart heatingHaverland has launched the world’sfirst smart, self-programmable electricradiator. The new ULTRAD combinessensor technology with impressiveenergy efficiency to deliver maximumcontrol and comfort for users withminimal hassle for installers. Nick Cohen,national sales director of Haverland UK,explains how ULTRAD works: “Thanks toin-built sensor technology, ULTRAD can detect movement in a room. Whensomeone is in the room, it automaticallyadjusts itself to a comfortabletemperature. If the room is vacant for aperiod of time, it automatically decreasesthe temperature to an economy setting,reducing energy consumption.”

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Roof refurbishment2,200m2 of Alumasc’s SupaGOLDWaterproofing System has beeninstalled at the Metropolitan PoliceAuthority’s Quicksilver Patrol Base in London. Following numerouspatchwork repairs to the existingwaterproofing system, Vinci Facilitiescommissioned Alumasc to performa detailed site survey of all flat roofareas. The resulting Roof ConditionReport stated that the originalsystem integrity was seriouslycompromised, with high levels ofponding, standing water and leakageto the main roof area. Vinci Facilitiesappointed approved installer TR Freeman to refurbish the existingroof areas using Alumasc’s EuroroofSupaGOLD Warm Roof System, to deliver high-performancewaterproofing and a fully-engineered,tapered insulation scheme to ensureeffective water management wasmaintained across the surface.

Wood-effect vinyl flooring for new respiratory wardCommercial vinyl flooring from Polyflor was recentlyinstalled in a new, 24-bed respiratory ward at HullRoyal Infirmary, part of Hull and East YorkshireHospitals NHS Trust. Over 1,000m² of Forest fx PUR wood-effect vinyl flooring was installed in thehospital’s new Ward 500 by contractor, S & DFlooring of Hull. The Vermont Maple design was used throughout the ward, including in corridors and waiting areas, to give the area a fresh, sophisticated look. Featuring 14 authentic wood-effectdesigns in a practical and durable vinyl sheet format, the hardwearing Forest fx range has beendesigned for use in heavy commercial environments such as high traffic healthcare facilities.Forest fx can be welded at the seams to provide a hygienic surface finish, offering no sanctuaryfor dirt and bacteria, while its cross-linked and UV cured polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) offers a low-cost, polish-free maintenance regime for the lifetime of the flooring.

Novus creates new physiotherapy centreNovus Property Solutions has created a new physiotherapycentre at West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds as part of a £20,000 programme of works. The ground floor of theMaple House office complex has been transformed into ahygienic, air-conditioned space for physiotherapy treatments,while the building's first floor offices have also been upgraded.Non-touch water heaters and new hand basins have beeninstalled in the building, boxed-in and covered in hygienic claddingto ensure the facility meets the hospital’s health and safetystandards. Novus operatives also installed new window blinds on both floors as well as solar film on all south-facing windows to reduce the build-up of heat inside the building. Air conditioningunits were also serviced and given full electrical checks andcertificates.

Stair lighting solutionsA carefully-considered strip detail provides a theatrical feature to the staircase at the marketing suite of the Beaufort ParkDevelopment in North West London. Orlight produces anextensive range of 13 different LED strips in a variety of wattagesand colour temperatures. The high-quality strips are delivered to site factory cut and finished with soldered feeds pre-connectedto ensure guaranteed performance and longevity. A specific driverto suit the specification completes each kit supplied. The colourrange spans between 2,000 and 6,500K providing the specifier

maximum creativity or the chance to closely match the output of other sources within thespace being lit. A range of 14 different profiles and additional stair solutions further enable the specifier to integrate the strip into a plethora of design details.

Working in the lightDesigned by DarntonB3 architects, this 23,000m2

facility is the new HQ for Airedale International AirConditioning in Leeds. The production facility is astunning example of the way in which the Kalwalltranslucent daylighting system has been used in combination with Kalwall panel unit windows. The dramatic linear simplicity of the design projectsreal impact on the entrance façade while the architects have configured the levels of the siteso that the main mass is concealed from public view and all aspects of manufacturing arekept on a single level. Unlike conventional glazing, highly insulating Kalwall eliminates shadowsand glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control.

Specialist underlaysInterfloor's specialist underlays for wood and laminate flooring offersome of the best noise reducingperformance in the industry. The Duralay Timbermate rangeincludes the best-selling spongerubber brands Timbermate Excel and Silentfloor Gold, plus the morehardwearing Duratex. TimbermateExcel is a 3.60mm gauge, high densityresilient rubber underlay; while thepremium product in the Timbermaterange, Silentfloor Gold, is a 4.20mmgauge high density resilient rubberunderlay, making it luxurious andcomfortable to walk on. Both underlaysfeature Interfloor's VapourStopmembrane, eliminating the need for extra moisture barrier protection.

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Patent for Button-fixInvisible panel fixing, Button-fix,has been granted a patent,acknowledging its progressivedesign. Offering a secret, secure,removable fixing option forarchitects and fitters, all of itscomponents are designed andmanufactured in the UK.Designed with both fitters and architects in mind, Button-fixfasteners are extremely versatile,suitable for parallel and 90°connections and horizontal andvertical applications as well asbeing rebatable for applicationswhere panel-to-panel contact isnecessary. A key design feature of the fixings is that the panels are easily removable.

An added value alternativeKalsi Plastics is offering installers of roofline products an added-valuealternative to high-maintenance timberproducts and other PVCu building productswith its Aquacel and Aquaflow ranges.Installers will benefit from high quality, low maintenance roofline and rainwaterproducts. The Aquacel and Aquaflow rangesare made in Birmingham by the family-owned firm and come with all the requiredguarantees. The company has increasedcapacity thanks to a new multi-million poundmanufacturing facility which provided an additional 80,000ft2 of manufacturing and warehousingspace. If you are looking to switch to a roofline and rainwater provider with capacity, ability and proven products, then contact Kalsi Plastics.

CarStore opts for RAINBOX CubeThe RAINBOX Cube attenuation system from JDPhas prepared the ground for a new, state-of-the-art,high-tech car supermarket in Dundee. The newCarStore in Dundee follows the successful concept of the Glasgow store and will be fitted out with cutting-edge products aimed at enhancing the consumer’s carbuying experience. JDP was asked to design and supplyan effective stormwater drainage managementsolution to protect the new facility, in conjunction

with Graf UK which carried out the installation on behalf of main contractor, CM Steel Buildings.The JDP technical team designed a system incorporating its RAINBOX Attenuation Solutions.RAINBOX Cube modular crates were selected for the project, being load-bearing and suited forthe requirements of heavy traffic applications or difficult site conditions. A total of 671.7m3

RAINBOX Cube crates were supplied and delivered for quick and easy assembly on site.

Designing for optimum flood preventionHydro International’s online flow control design software

has been upgraded to make it easier than ever for engineers to optimise their designs and achieve the best-possible flowattenuation for both surface water and sewer applications.

The Hydro-Brake Optimum Design Tool now incorporates the full range of Hydro-Brake Optimum vortex flow controls with

the capability to validate and output detailed design drawings. The online tool provides fully-integrated and free-to-use support for drainage designers working on surface water, foul and combined sewers or network flow control applications. The tool can also be used by local authorities, water companies or environmental regulators to check and validate flowcontrol designs. This important development means engineers no longer have to worry aboutwhich Hydro-Brake Optimum flow control configuration to specify.

Elevating SuDS design to new heightsStormwater Elevator bridges the gap betweengeocellular and precast attenuation systems and overcomes the issues related to access andmaintenance, structural integrity and life expectancy. As a permanent plastic former system, it is used tocreate an in-situ cast concrete attenuation andstormwater storage tank without the need for heavylifting equipment. Its patented design offers an alternative and cost-effective way of achieving a strong concrete void up to 2.5m deep and to any plan size. In fact, the Elevator system cansave up to 20% on overall installed cost compared to geocellular crates and considerablymore when compared to precast concrete solutions. Stormwater Elevator is manufacturedfrom a lightweight recyclable plastic, making it easy to handle and quick to install.

Durable DerbigumAlumasc’s Derbigum waterproofingmembrane is the only high-performance bituminous roofingmembrane with a 40-year durabilitystatement from the BBA (BritishBoard of Agrément). Whilecompetitors’ durability statements are typically for 20 or 25 years,Alumasc’s Derbigum stands out for its proven reliability with a 40-yearBBA durability statement, which givesspecifiers and end-users addedconfidence as to the product’s in-service longevity. Alumasc’s Derbigumsystems have held a BBA certificatesince 1980 and offer a variety ofenvironmentally-beneficial, sustainablecharacteristics including membraneswith high levels of recycled contentand CO2-neutralising membranes.

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AurubisAurubis will be showcasing the latest additions to its NordicProducts ranges of architectural copper and alloys at both theARCHITECT@WORK London and BAU Munich shows in January2017. As part of its Nordic Products ranges, Aurubis offers achoice of copper alloys, including Nordic Bronze, Nordic Royal with a rich golden through-colour and Nordic Brass, initially with

a distinctive golden yellow colour.However, to give a darker, moremature appearance straight away, the latest alloy development is apre-weathered surface for NordicBrass.

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Jet AireJet Aire has announced that it has promoted oneof its apprentices to a full-time role of accountsadministrator, acting as a conduit between thecompany’s operations team and its companyaccountant. Jordan’s continued hard work andattention to detail, while he worked through hisNVQ levels 2 and 3 in Business Administration,impressed Jet Aire directors, Charlie Kirk and Keith Ferris so,when the increase in company activity created the need for apermanent employee, Jordan was the obvious choice. All at JetAire would like to wish Jordan all the best in his new role and withhis development as the company continues to grow.

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The Stocksigns GroupDanny Adamson has been appointed as group managing directorfor The Stocksigns Group. Based in Redhill, the companymanufactures and supplies a range of signage solutions fromHealth & Safety signs to LED digital displays. Highly skilled inbusiness development and with wide-ranging industry experience,Danny joined Stocksigns in September 2015 as sales andmarketing director. Subsequently his responsibilities were

extended to includeMessagemaker Displays. With effect from 12 September,Danny assumes the mantle of managing director.

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Website: www.stocksigns.co.uk

IntratoneAn access control systemmanufactured by Intratone is helpingto protect residents of propertiesmanaged by Brick By Brick, a London-based charity that providespermanent and temporary housingfor people with homeless status. The cloud-based fob-readersystem, installed by Delta Security into the charity’s Old Kent Roadand Queen’s Road sites and head office, has significantly enhancedcontrol over who has access, for how long and to which properties.As it is cloud-based, changes made to key fobs are immediate and can be facilitated from anywhere.

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Website: www.intratone.com

KeylineKeyline has strengthened its rail division with the appointment of a new office manager. Charlie Hurst will support the continuedgrowth of the division within her new role at the new Rail andGeotechnics Office in Leeds. As office manager – Central Rail &Geotechnics Division, Charlie will have a remit to work alongsideKeyline’s new and existing customers across the UK,

understanding their requirements andproviding the necessary support to ensurefirst-class service delivery. In her new roleshe will also be in a position to offer supportto those contractors who will be working onthe upcoming High Speed Two (HS2) project.

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Russell Roof TilesRoof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tilesand its staff are celebrating after thecompany was recognised as Employer of the Year. With two sites in Burton and a further factory in Lockerbie, Russell RoofTiles was commended for its commitmentto developing and training its 180employees and ensuring its workforce ishappy and motivated. Russells achieved theaccolade in the prestigious regional Burton Mail Business Awards.With a record number of entries, Russells beat off stiff competitionagainst two large, global businesses to take home the title for thefirst time this year.

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Website: www.keyline.co.uk Website: www.russellrooftiles.co.uk

FM Conway14 young adults havegraduated from theapprenticeship programme at infrastructure servicescompany, FM Conway. All 14 individuals will now go

on to take up full-time roles at the business, including surfacing,street lighting and finance positions, as they start the next stageof their careers in the construction industry. FM Conway currentlyhas 52 apprentices as part of a multi-faceted training anddevelopment programme aimed at tackling the industry’s skillsgap, which includes a higher education scholarship programmeand mentoring scheme.

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Website: www.fmconway.co.uk

Fuel Card ServicesAs we entrust more of ourpersonal and corporateinformation to magnetic stripsand electronically stored ortransmitted data, the threats to our security become harderto see yet potentially far costlier. For fleets, the obvious target for cybercriminals has been the widespread use of fuel cards. Until recently, if a fuel card was stolen it was often difficult to block.“Customers can rest assured that their information is secure withFuel Card Services,” said James Lister, head of IT. “We’ve justbeen awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus certification.”

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Website: www.fuelcardservices.co.uk


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