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FSC® – Who Cares?
Since the Forest Stewardship Council wasfounded in the early 1990s, its ‘Chain ofCustody’ certification process has become
recognised globally as the primary standard forsustainable sourcing of timber.
Yet, although the UK government’s ‘TimberProcurement Policy’ guidance, which in essence,requires that only independently verifiable legaland sustainable timber should be used on housing stock, there are indications of inconsistency and a lack of awareness of this,particularly in local authority and housing association property refurbishment projects.
Where’s the issue?Tens of thousands of LA properties are maintained and refurbished every year, oftenrequiring boilers and heating system pipeworkto be concealed. For more than 25 years, pre-formed and pre-finished plywood boxinghas gradually been adopted as the preferred solution for many LAs and HAs, together withcontractors, as it saves time and money compared to site made alternatives.
However, even with the move to sustainabletimber, government procurement guidance andFSC certification, most if not all, LA pipe boxingspecifications still do not specify the use of
products manufactured from FSC certified legaland sustainable timber.
In addition, as FSC pipe boxing costs no morethan its non-FSC equivalent, price is clearly notan obstacle to either its specification or supply.Also, under the scope of their own sustainabilitypolicies, contractors and merchants should bepurchasing and supplying FSC products in preference to non-FSC alternatives. Some wouldeven argue that they should go further and takethe responsibility of advising specifiers that legaland sustainable products are available.
Time for changePrice is clearly not a barrier to change, whichshould help stimulate interest from specifiersand contractors alike to adopt pipe boxing manufactured from independently verified legaland sustainable timber.
LAs, HAs, contractors and merchants are probably just as focused on sustainability andsustainably sourced products, as we are at Encasement, but, for some reason it’s not beingapplied to the use of pre-formed pipe boxing,which is worth millions of pounds to maintenance contractors, heating engineers and merchants nationally.
Throughout the supply chain everyone has aresponsibility for sustainable procurement, so inour view a lack of awareness or understandingabout these obligations is no defence, especiallyas existing government guidance has set out thepolicy that should be adopted.
So, what is the answer to the question of FSC,who cares? “We all should.”
01733 266 889 www.encasement.co.uk
By Martin Taylor – Managing Director with Encasement.
Protecting roofs for over 30 years.
DRY ROOFING PRODUCTS
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With the introduction of a new UK TestStandard for HIU’s and advances intechnology, the District Heating
market is progressing rapidly. We have thereforeupdated our CIBSE accredited CPD seminar, toprovide the opportunity to explore the topic indepth. Here we identify some of the keytechnical considerations that are fundamentalto improving user satisfaction levels, and theoverall efficiency of the network.
Our seminar entitled “Next Generation HeatNetworks – Key Considerations” is accredited byThe Chartered Institution of Building ServicesEngineers (CIBSE) and provides credits towardsconsulting engineers’ Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD). The seminar includestopics such as:
• Regulations and Guidelines• Heat Network Design Principles• Heat Interface Units (HIUs)• Network Pipework Sizing• Central Plant - Capacity Calculation• Metering, Billing and Revenue Management• Remote Surveillance
The seminar is ideal for M&E consultants,developers and housing associations, and can
be held at client’s premises or at the EvinoxEnergy offices in Chessington, and at a timeconvenient to you. Our speakers are highlyexperienced in Heat Networks with relevantprofessional qualifications. A certificate will be
provided to all attendees for obtaining CIBSECPD points and refreshments will be supplied.
01372 722277www.evinoxenergy.co.uk
Heat Network Seminar Accredited by CIBSE
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The interiors of many buildings, as well as some exteriors, would be considerably less attractive and practical, if it wasn’t for column casings and interior wall lining solutions. A bold statement perhaps, but column
casings are an essential part of contemporarybuilding design and perform a vital functionby providing an effective, stylish andimmensely versatile method of concealingstructural steelwork, concrete columns andin some cases, building services.While there may be very few people who
will stand back to admire laminated plywoodcolumn casings in schools, hospitals andretail outlets or brushed stainless steel wallcladding in a prestige office building or hotel, they play a key role in the aesthetics ofcountless building environments.The use of column casings has grown
dramatically since the early 1980s wheretheir primary role was purely to cover structural supports with comparatively littleconsideration as a method of adding visual
decoration to a building.Since then, the demand for wider choice
and increased aesthetics from design conscious architects, interior designersand specifiers has been a key influence on Peterborough based decorative casing specialist, Encasement, whose range hasexpanded and diversified considerably overthe past ten years to become the most com-prehensive available in the UK.The company’s complete range includes
‘Circa’ and ‘Quadra’ which are manufacturedfrom pre-formed plywood, alongside its‘Forma’ metal casings, ‘Polyma’ GRP and‘Gypra’ GRG product ranges. ‘Metza’, a specialised solution that provides mezzaninefloor columns with up to 2 hours fire protec-tion is also available.Versatility is a key feature behind a diverse
range of projects where the column casing’sdesign has been used to accent an interior orprovide a unique aspect to a building. Thishigh degree of freedom enables major brands, particularly in the retail sector,
to specify colours that not only adhere totheir brand guidelines but also add to the customer experience.Encasement’s ‘Forma’ metal casings, for
example, provide specifiers with a diverserange of options and can be specified withdiameters from 250mm up to 1000mm or assquare, rectangular and hexagonal forms, aswell as unique custom profiles. While all of Encasement’s column casings
are suitable for interior use, its ‘Polyma’ GRPproducts and ‘Forma’ range, which can bemanufactured from aluminium or stainlesssteel, are also widely used on exterior proj-ects due to their inherent weather resistance. Recent projects, such as Tetrosyl’s new
head office reception, Birmingham DentalHospital and Winchester College, togetherwith Porsche West London’s prestige showroom, Kia’s recently opened flagshippremises on London’s Great West Road andDebenhams’ major store at Cheshire Oaks,all perfectly illustrate the versatility of‘Forma’ column casing solutions.At Tetrosyl, the casings are a unique aero-
foil section, Birmingham’s Dental Hospitaluses a 25 metre high semi-elliptical design,whilst at Porsche, Kia and WinchesterCollege, the casings are circular, but use
Porche West London
Decorative casing solutions – the big cover up
Tetrosyl
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distinctly different finishes to meet individualproject specifications. In addition, theWinchester casings are used both on thebuilding’s exterior, as well as its interior.Alongside ‘Forma’, Encasement’s ‘Circa’
and ‘Quadra’ pre-formed plywood columncasings ranges were the first to be introducedby the company and are still arguably themost popular, as they provide specifiers andcontractors with an unrivalled selection offinishes, which includes plain, laminated orreal wood veneers. While ‘Circa’ is available from Encasement
as a plain casings for on site painting anddecoration, by far the most popular casingsare those finished with decorative laminates,which not only resist damage, scuffs andscratches, but also provides the specifier witha diverse palette of finishes including plaincolours, wood grain and metallic, as well astextured and real wood veneers, to name buta few.
Both ‘Circa’ and ‘Quadra’ are manufac-tured from FSC® certified plywood andEncasement is the UK’s only supplier andmanufacturer of pre-formed plywood pipe boxing and decorative casing productsthat holds an FSC® ‘Chain of CustodyCertification’ from the Forest StewardshipCouncil. This makes the products compliantwith sustainability codes and environmentalprocurement policies.
Designed solely for interior applications,‘Circa’ and ‘Quadra’ are used in almost everybuilding type from education, retail, hotel,sports and leisure to health sector and com-mercial office buildings. As a result, thechoice of sizes available is also wide, allowingspecifiers to choose not only circular andsquare, but also extended circles and rectangular profiles, which use additionalinfill panels to give greater flexibility whileensuring they are still easy to install.Recent Quadra projects include
Farnborough’s 6th Form Centre and theDame Kelly Holmes Sports Centre, whileamong the many ‘Circa’ installations,Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal, LiverpoolUniversity and Gateshead InternationalStadium are major installations.Alongside the company’s column casings,
its ‘Vecta’ system provides a high qualitysolution for interior wall linings, bulkheadsand reveals. Launched just a few years ago, the system has been widely used in retail, education and commercial buildings,such as Tesco, South Bank University and Prêt a Manger, as well as prestigiousoffice developments, including WellingtonHouse and the Carmine building inPaddington, London.Encasement’s Managing Director, Martin
Taylor, commented: “Column casingsprovide a perfect mix of practicality and
aesthetics and we’ve taken a lot of care toensure our range meets both of these key criteria while also ensuring that we alwaysremain competitive and deliver high qualityproducts. Our entire range has been config-ured to provide the widest possible choice aswell as being easy to specify.” He added: “The Vecta interior cladding
system enhances our building interiors offerand allows specifiers to source a range of specialised interior finish products from asingle company with high levels of expertiseand experience in this sector. We also haveour own contracting arm, which enables usto offer a full supply and install service tosupport contractors.”Encasement’s latest ‘column casing solu-
tions’ e-brochure is available for downloadfrom the company’s website and covers everyproduct in the range as well as providingdetails on materials, sizes and finishes avail-able alongside an extensive technical infor-mation section.
01733 266889 www.encasement.co.uk
Winchester College
Birmingham Dental Hospital
Dame Kelly Holmes Centre
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Anew research project beingundertaken by the University ofSheffield into the use of predictive
modelling to save energy in non-domesticbuildings, is drawing on expertise and datafrom leading smoke and environmentalventilation specialist, SE Controls, to helpsupport the study.Funded by a grant from the Engineering
and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC), the new research programmeexplores the potential of making energysavings of up to 25 per cent through thedevelopment and use of Model PredictiveControl (MPC) in commercial buildings.The project will use advanced machine
learning techniques, a branch of artificialintelligence, to construct a building controlsystem that produces good internalconditions while using the smallest amount ofenergy possible, allowing more sustainabledesign and usage.This knowledge and expertise of
controlling natural ventilation was one of thereasons behind SE Controls being invited toform part of the project steering group for theMPC research.SE Controls’ Design Manager, Dr. Chris
Iddon, who will attend the steering groupmeetings, explained: “Non-domesticbuildings, such as office spaces, currentlyaccount for 18 per cent of the UK’s carbonemissions and between 40-90 per cent of this
is energy consumed in the heating and coolingof buildings. Also, data from The CarbonTrust estimates that around £500 millionworth of energy is wasted by commercialbuildings every year, so this research intomore effective building control andmanagement is essential.”In addition to the involvement of SE
Controls, academics from the university’sdepartments of Civil & StructuralEngineering, Electronic & ElectricalEngineering and School of Architecture arealso working with other leading industrypartners, including Arup, Buro Happold,LCMB and Trend Control Systems as part ofthe process of exploring methods to makeMPC economically viable for building energymanagement.Further information on SE Controls’
products, solutions and projects can beobtained online by emailing or by telephone.
01543 443060 www.secontrols.com
Expertise from SE Controls forms part ofinnovative energy saving building research
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Sometimes, glass designers focus tooheavily on the aesthetic and formalaspects of projects without going into
the detail of how laminated glass behaves,especially in a moment of catastrophe. This ispartly why the latest technical standards andthe most recent technical documents requireunderstanding of the behaviour of laminatedglass after a partial or total glass catastrophe.
For many years, the role of polymer inter-layer in the overall behaviour of laminatedglass was not taken into account givenpolyvinyl butyral’s minimum or negligibleshear transfer between panes of glass. PVB iswithout doubt the most popular plastic inter-layer in the production of laminated glass forstructural and non structural applications.
Today, however, there are extremely inter-esting laminate interlayers on the market withsubstantially more sheer behaviour than thatoffered by traditional PVB. These polymersprimarily include the so called structuralPVBs (DG41 by Solutia and Trosifol ES byKuraray) as well as Kuraray’s Sentry GlassPlus and Evasafe by Bridgestone.
CompatibleWhat makes these polymers worthy of noteis not only their greater rigidity to shear stressbut also the stability and retention of thisprerogative in the medium and long term, andin temperature ranges that are totally compat-ible with the standard requirements forcreating laminated glass walk-on glass, roofs,steps, railings and walls/shop windows.
Correct design must globally consider theaspects influencing the mechanical behaviourof glass for structural applications and takeinto account the behaviour of the “laminatedglass and relative securing systems” not onlyin conditions of ordinary functioning (SLS) oroverload conditions (ULS) but also in cases ofpartial (CLS) or total (PR) breakage of thelaminated glass in the least favourableenvironmental conditions.
The temperature of the load application isa key parameter in determining the behaviourof laminated glass. As the temperatureincreases, the rigidity of the laminated glassdiminishes because of the reduced rigidity ofthe plastic interlayer. All plastic interlayersalter their behaviour according totemperature, some considerably (standardPVB and structural PVB), others in a far less
obvious manner (Evasafe and DG41).At temperatures above 20ºC with medium
and long duration loads, the behaviour ofEvasafe is especially interesting since its stiff-ness remains virtually constant whereas thatof PVBs (both ordinary and structural) con-tinue to decrease with time and temperature,falling rapidly below the values of Evasafe.
If the behaviour of the polymer variessubstantially according to temperature, theoverall behaviour of the laminated glass willalso vary. At the design phase, it is necessaryto consider the most serious conditions forthe laminated (glass plus plastic interlayer) instandard conditions.
Another parameter that impacts stronglyon the behaviour of plastic interlayers (andconsequently that of the laminate containingthem) is the duration of the load application.
For applications envisaging the long-termapplication of loads, and having to size thelaminated glass in the most demanding dura-tion and temperature conditions, it may proveeffective, in order to reduce the glass thicknessin play, to use a polymer with reducedvariability in stiffness over time and/or withtemperature, rather than a plastic thatperforms well in ordinary conditions but isfar less stiff in the more extreme cases.
A third extremely important design aspectwhen choosing a plastic interlayer consists inassessing so-called environmental robustness,which is a polymer’s ability to withstandenvironmental attacks, expressed essentiallyby assessing resistance to water, humidity andUV rays over time.
Another important aspect of the designstage is the behaviour of the laminate glass inthe event of partial (one sheet in the laminate)or total breakage of the laminate glass. In thecase of structural applications, this aspectclearly cannot be overlooked. Safety criteriain the event of a glass catastrophe can beschematically defined as follows:
• Collapse Limit State – the need toguarantee structural safety by foreseeingthat every glass element for structuralapplications can sustain the externaldesign loads, even with a broken pane.
• Post Breakage behaviour – “the need tolimit the risk of immediate post-breakagecollapse”. This aim, obvious to all skilleddesigners, must be achieved by defining
suitable combinations of glass and plasticinterlayer, in keeping with the chosensecuring system.
Design awarenessThe role of alternative plastic interlayers tothe PVB ones available on the market, and theavailability of technical design documentspublished in Europe in recent years, meansthat it is today possible to design laminateglass with formerly unthinkable awareness.This new design awareness calls for the com-bination of the need for resistance with designloads and post breakage safety criterion.
The introduction of the Collapse LimitState and Post Breakage concepts have rooted the awareness that laminated glass is far more than a combination of simplepanes of glass and that its global behaviourdepends onthe securing systems as well as theplastic interlayer.
In order to improve the behaviour oflaminated glass, or to increase the sizes butwith the same thickness (a crucial aspect inthe architectural sphere), it is possible to con-sider interlayer polymers that make a majorcontribution to the transfer of shear stressbetween panes subjected to external actions.The intrinsic features of these polymers forstructural applications are also very interest-ing in terms of contribution to the PostBreakage behaviour they are able to provideto the laminate as a whole.
Today’s designers have the option of usingseveral types of laminated glass thanks to thepresence on the market of various types ofinterlayer with diverse specifications that maybe more or less suited to a specific situation.
028 3025 0409 www.mgwglassservices.com
Understanding laminated glassStructural applications are one of the glazing areas offering the greatest added value for glass processors,but it is important to avoid improvisation and risks according to Michel Palumbo and Maria TeresaMazzucchelli, glass safety service designers for Vetrostrutturale.
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CPD FOCUS The latest CPD courses, seminars and documents for architects
James Latham, one of the UK’sbiggest independent panel andtimber products distributors, isnow offering two RIBA approvedCPD seminars at its impressivenew showroom in the heart ofLondon’s architectural and design community.
Showcasing an enormous rangeof Latham’s exclusive and semi-exclusive materials, the productspecification showroom – whichis located at Suite 301 of theBusiness Design Centre inIslington – has been created to
inspire architects and designers,provide expert advice and enablethem to keep abreast of the latesttrends and developments insurface solutions.
The two CPD seminars, coverAcrylic Based Solid Surface andPerformance Door Blanks. Both have been developed inconjunction with the RIBA, andoffer a unique opportunity for all construction and designprofessionals to gain up-to-dateknowledge and enhance personalproficiency as well as earn
CPD points.The Performance Door Blanks
CPD focusses on five key learningaims and addresses the conceptand significance of performancedoor blanks. It looks at theappropriate documents that make up Building Regulationsand its limitations and conflicts.It also allows those attending todevelop an appreciation of doortesting and rating for such things as fire and acoustics anddemonstrates how this is driventhrough the increasing demandsof legislation as well as looking atsome of the developmental areasin door blanks.
Created specifically for architects and designers, theAcrylic Based Solid SurfaceCPD seminar provides a greaterunderstanding of this versatilematerial and its potential applications and assists with specifications and materialchoices. The session covers anumber of areas including; raw
materials, an overview of sheetmanufacturing techniques, an overview of fabrication techniques, plus commercial andresidential applications includingthermoforming and translucency.
Steven Dennard, SpecificationManager for Structural Productsas well as the Group DoorManager, commented, “Both of these seminars provide educa-tional learning to architects andother specifiers and have beenassessed by the RIBA so carry theprestige, good name and industryrespect that the RIBA, with its175-year heritage, provides.
He added, “All the material weoffer is rigorously assessed withinstrict best practice guidelines bythe team of assessors – all ofwhom are RIBA members andpractising architects themselves –to ensure that the seminars are ascurrent and relevant as possible.”
020 7288 6417 www.lathamtimber.co.uk
RIBA APPROVED CPDS NOW AVAILABLE AT LATHAM’S LONDON SHOWROOM
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New Simpson Strong-Tie catalogueThe 2017 edition of Simpson Strong-Tie’s flagship catalogue is here.Alongside the UK’s largest range of connectors for timber andmasonry construction, sit over a dozen new products and severalrange extensions, including: Post Bases; I-Joist hangers; AngleBrackets; Structural screws and Masonry Ties. The catalogue is alsobrimming with installation advice and performance characteristicsand safe working loads. Sales Director, Jon Head explains: “It’s beena busy time for Simpson Strong-Tie, with all new ranges for LightGauge Steel and CLT construction, as well as our significantlyexpanded nails and screws ranges. We’ve really pushed the boat outto increase our core range though, which, coupled with our rapidmade-to-order service.” The latest version is available from SimpsonStrong-Tie on request and can be downloaded from the website.
01827 155600 www.strongtie.co.uk.
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With much discussion and debate onhow to solve the UK’s housing crisis,recent Government plans are
considering Modular Homes as a solution. Thedesign and build of modular homes might besimple and affordable but what heating sourcewill be used to keep them warm? A gas gridconnection or renewable heating source maynot be economical therefore Electric Heatingcould be the answer.The Electric Heating Company’s SlimJim
electric boiler could be perfect for ModularHomes. The compact design of the SlimJimboiler makes it ideal for heating applicationswhere space is at a premium. The Slim Jim is afully controllable electric flow boiler which isdesigned to maximise cupboard space. TheSlimJim provides the flexibility andcontrollability that a gas fired central heatingsystem offers. Using standard pipe-work,conventional wet system radiators andthermostatic radiator valves the boiler, being100 per cent efficient and fully modulating, willtake the same amount of time to heat the
property. As no flue is involved and no gasanalysis required the installation of the systemwill be a lot quicker than that of a gas system boiler.The SlimJim has a versatile range of outputs
from 4kW to 14.4kW and therefore is adaptableto the size of Modular Home being built andinsulation levels of the Modular Home. TheSlimJim can be used in an ‘S’ Plan configurationto enable you to select Heating only, Hot Water or both at the same time. The SlimJimelectric boiler is 100 per cent efficient, silent in operation, easy to fit and comes with a two-year manufacturers warranty meaning it ticks all the boxes for a Modular Home’sheating requirement.Should you wish to find out more about
the SlimJim Electric Boiler or about any TheElectric Heating Company’s products, please call the number below or email [email protected].
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New quartz surfaces combinestyle with maximum durability
CRL Stone has launched a new comprehensive range of engineeredquartz surfaces, created to meet the
demands of modern living. Hard wearing andeasy to care for, CRL Quartz is ideal for thekitchen and bathroom where durability and 7exible design are paramount.
CRL Quartz is a beautiful engineered quartzstone, which is scratch, heat and stain resistant,which, unlike natural materials such as marble,never needs to be sealed. Requiring minimummaintenance to keep it looking as good as new,the non-porous surface makes cleaning simple,with soap and water or a mild detergent all thatis needed.
Offering a versatile design solution appropri-ate for any setting, CRL Quartz is available in achoice of 32 colours, with a polished 6nish. Inthicknesses of 20mm and 30mm, the surfacecomes in an extra-large format slab measuring3.2 x 1.6 metres, allowing for greater consistency in design over large spaces such askitchen worktops.
Commenting on the launch of CRL Quartz,Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRLStone, said: “We are delighted to be bringingour own range of quartz surfaces to market.Responding head on to current trends in kitchenand bathroom design, the surface is a versatile,easy to maintain solution that will last the test of
time. The quality of the product is backed up byCRL Stone’s excellent customer service and support, built on our 20 years’ experience in the industry.”
CRL Quartz is available from stock now fromthe CRL Stone UK warehouse.
0800 0421 6144 www.crlquartz.co.uk
Windoor, a member of the WinGroup, is one of Europe’s leading balcony manufacturers. Our ethos is that all products are manufactured, supplied and installed with design, functionality, quality and budget in mind. We work hand in hand with our clients to provide the perfect solution.
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Simpson launches BIM LibraryLeading construction connector manufacturer Simpson Strong-Tie is pleased to announce that a wide rangeof high quality Building Information Modelling (BIM) content is now freely available for download from its website. Hundreds of 2D & 3D Revit files containing item codes, dimensions and links to the product web pages havebeen added to our already extensive CAD library, providing the data you need for our timber, masonry andsteel connectors in an easy to use format.Ian Harrison, European Technical Director for Simpson Strong-Tie says, “With Building Information Modellingset to shape the future of construction, we’ve made it a priority to ensure we meet our customers’ BIMrequirements. Our Revit files are compatible with a range of CAD software packages, making it really simplefor specifiers and construction professionals to include our extensive range of connectors in their 3Dbuilding models.” BIM Revit files can be found in the resources on the website.
01827 155600 www.strongtie.co.uk
Architects Datafile websiteThe Architects Datafile (ADF) website isan online provider of past and presentproducts and news items for the architector specifier. architectsdatafile.co.uk is aone-stop source for all the latest pressreleases providing any visitor with accessto information about products and services that they may require. From thewebsite, you can find links to digital
issues that have live links to advertisers’ sites, as well as daily emailalerts to keep you as informed as possible.
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Work is well underway on the development of luxury cinemaconstruction all over the UK.
S and B EPS Ltd are delighted to be themanufacturing partner, alongside Americancompany Stadium Seating Enterprises andEOMAC UK Ltd., providing state of the artDryFit™ PREFoam™ Stadium Seating RiserSystem solutions for the expansion of theauditoria seating areas.
The latest project located in the heart ofSheffield’s ‘The Moor’ shopping district, willbecome host to a brand new, nine screen multiplex cinema, as well as accommodatinga number of new shops and restaurants. The focus is to provide an opulent social hub in an area currently undergoing significant re-development.
Standing by his customer promise of ‘you’ll always have the best seat in the house’,CEO of the Light Cinemas, Keith Pullingerinsists that “every seat is designed to be extra wide, with a generous amount oflegroom as standard”. Customer comfort,well formulated sightlines and good disabledaccess are all a major consideration in thecompany’s contemporary cinema experience.
Naturally, on a build of this scale, it wascrucial to specify a rapid, yet robust methodof construction for the expansion of the auditoria seating areas and Stadium SeatingEnterprises’ innovative DryFit™ PREFoam™Stadium Riser System, installed by EOMACLtd and locally sourced and manufactured byS and B EPS, proves to be the perfect solution.
Supplied in various thicknesses and weighing an average of half a kilo per cubicfoot, the modular polystyrene blocks are 100per cent recyclable and extremely lightweight,keeping manual handling to a minimum.
Pre-engineered in the United States andpre-fabricated locally in the UK, the EPS insulation is supplied cut to size and eachpiece numbered, so they can be easily
manoeuvred through pedestrian doorwaysand areas still undergoing construction.
The polystyrene foam blocks are deliveredper auditorium and are coordinated with theinstallation crew at EOMAC on site for ajust-in-time delivery schedule to minimizedowntime of the theatre and maximize efficiency of the installation. A full set ofdetailed shop drawings are prepared and supplied to the installing contractor byStadium Seating Enterprises so they are awareof the intended location for each piece of EPS block.
Installation couldn’t be simpler or quickereither. The pre-numbered blocks slot togetherlike a jigsaw puzzle and are adhesively andmechanically fixed on the riser and tread ofeach level. EOMAC has experience installingthese riser systems on multiple projectsthroughout the United States and Canada andhas now brought this technology to the UKalongside Stadium Seating Enterprises, man-ufactured by S and B EPS out of Cramlington.
The insulation is then encapsulated in twolayers of 18mm plywood, ready to accept thefinished flooring surface.
A great plus point on these types ofschemes is that because of the geometry of theblocks, the weight is distributed evenly acrossthe surface and no point load is achieved.
S and B’s Managing Director DarrenSmith, said: “This is a very exciting projectfor S and B EPS to be involved in and hopefully the first of many.
“Although the technology has been usedon stadia seating across the United States fora number of years, it is still a unique conceptin the UK. The collaboration between
Stadium Seating, EOMAC and S and B hasevolved over a period of four years, withmuch collaboration having taken place during that time.
“It’s particularly satisfying that from asimple introductory Skype call, we are nowmanufacturing and witnessing the installationof their PREFoam™ EPS systems on local UKbased projects and theatres.
“The flexibility and speed of installation is absolutely key to this system’s success.Since all systems are custom designed and manufactured for each individual application, the fact that they’re of a modular nature means that they’re ideal foreither new construction or retrofit and renovation situations.
“Steel, concrete and EPS components canbe made in virtually any height or depth andcan easily be adapted to conform to virtuallyany platform design, shape or configurationin any cinema, theatre, lecture hall, worshipfacility or performing arts auditorium.
“The possibilities are endless and I’ve nodoubt that this method is set to revolutionisethe design and construction of staged seatingprojects in the UK in the future”.
The Light Cinema, Sheffield, is due to openits doors in Spring 2017.
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With globalization and the everincreasing levels of world trade,container ships have increased in
length, draught and capacity. The London Gateway Port provides 2,700
metres of quay, seven deep-water berths withdepth alongside of 17m , 24 giant quay cranesand an annual capacity of 3.5 million TEU(Twenty foot Equivalent Units).Much of the London Gateway Port’s
container transfer and handling area isconcreted so effective surface water drainagewas a major consideration to ensure efficientall-weather operation. Hauraton supplied a total of 140m of
RECYFIX® HICAP® 100 and 300 highcapacity channels to drain surface water fromBerth 7, developed by Pentalver for DP Ports,the HICAP® drainage system is able to accepta total water volume of 21,994 litres. As the main HICAP® channel components
are made from 100 per cent recycledcomposite Polypropylene (PP) they are notsusceptible to corrosion. By affording asuperior overall hydraulic performance, theHICAP® system generally allows engineersand contractors’ flexibility in surface designand installation, reducing the number ofchannel runs normally required to drain agiven area. This reduction means lessunderground excavations, materials and
vastly reduced installation time. As there arefewer runs required, the surfaces strength isnot compromised whilst future maintenanceand cleaning is also reduced.The Hauraton channels at Berth 7 were
installed in one run so keeping the excavationwork a minimum.In addition to the HICAP® channel run a
further 30m of FASERFIX® KS 100 and 150were installed in access roads. These channelswere fitted with 9mm slot ductile irongratings and provided a loading category ofClass E600. The FASERFIX® KS channelcomponent is made from Fibre ReinforcedConcrete (FRC) with galvanised steelpressings permanently moulded along theirtop edges, so with the gratings fitted, theunit’s exposed surfaces are highly resistantto wear.
01582 501380 www.hauraton.co.uk
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Marmox has added a new drainage solution to its range of Showerlay floorlevel shower bases, which has been designed to simplify the installation ofplumbing in both new-build and refurbishment applications and iscompliant with all relevant standards. Joining the company’s extensiverange of products, the new Showerlay360 Drain is fully rotatable to enableuse in horizontal as well as vertical outlet connections – or any angle inbetween – for total flexibility. For even greater ease and adaptability ofinstallation, the compact drain measures just 80mm deep with a 50mmwater seal. It can be utilised with both of Marmox’s Showerlay trays, whichare tileable sloping bases for a shower area on either a wooden orconcrete sub-floor. Two options are available: a 20mm or 24mm versionwhich is supplied with a traditional square drain or a 40mm thick versionwhich features a stainless steel linear drain. Both can be used tocreate level access showering areas, or wet rooms.
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The Primark Distribution Centre, near Kettering was developed byLondon Metric Property Plc. Known
as Thunderbird 2 the £77 million facilitycomprises a 93,000m² warehouse, some5,000m² of office space and 50,000m² ofhard standing with parking for 175 HGVsand 530 cars. A major earthworks operationwas necessary to level the ground and createthe vast plateau on which the building andhard standings were constructed. With such alarge hard standing area an effective surfacewater drainage system was essential.Having supplied high capacity surface
water drainage channels for hard-standingareas at numerous distribution centresthorough out the UK, Hauraton wereconfident their RECYFIX® HICAP® highcapacity channels would comply with the stringent specification asked for bythe contractors. It was decided to drain the hard standing
area using four sizes of RECYFIX® HICAP®
– 100, 200, 300 and 680 because of theiroverall volume capacities. As well as straightruns of 100 and 200 channels, the 200, 300and 680 sizes were installed in a step fallarrangement providing an enhanced watervolume for these runs of 366,324 litres permetre (l/m). All the sizes supplied had fixedductile iron, 14mm open slot inlets finishedwith KTL, a rust resistant coating. All 1229metres of RECYFIX® HICAP® channelinstalled complied with loading category
Class F900 (900kN). In addition some 200m of Hauraton
FASERFIX® KS 100 channel with HEEL-SAFE ductile iron gratings were also installed in the site car parks requiring aloading category of Class C250 (250kN). The gratings were also specified with aKTL coating.
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Around eight million people a year areexpected to be sheltering underKalwall at the beautifully-designed
new bus station at West Croydon. Designedby Transport for London Architects, this is anunusual example of how translucent Kalwallcan offer many different advantages aboveits normal use for translucent traditionalbuilding cladding and rooflighting.
The brief for this project was to create auser-friendly waiting and assembly shelter toservice the thousands of passengers using thisimportant and busy transport hub linking the150 buses an hour with the adjacent tramstop and West Croydon railway station.
The normal choice of construction for atranslucent and weatherproof canopy wouldbe to glaze the roof with glass, However in-house architect Martin Eriksson and theproject team at TfL realised that Kalwalloffered a better solution in this locationwhich would not only solve the brief andcontribute to a better design but would offermany other benefits over traditional glazing.
For example, since Kalwall is much lighterthan glass it meant that the supporting
structure needed to be less strong and far lesschunky. In additional, not only would theshelter be less high but the vertical supportswould be less obstructive and open up abetter view of the environment.
Unlike conventional glazing, highlyinsulating Kalwall is far more attractive than glass while eliminating shadows andglare and the stark contrasts of lightand shade; improving the experience forpassengers below.
Also, due to the way it diffuses naturaldaylight downwards and at night reducesvertical illumination and reflection upwards,it controls light pollution on the surrounding
high rise buildings. Soil and detritus are lessobvious on Kalwall than on glass and maintenance and cleaning is much simplerbecause access scaffolding is not required andmaintenance staff can safely walk acrossits surface.
One of the main attractions of specifyinghigh performance Kalwall for conventionalbuildings is its unique effect on both theinterior and exterior. Internally, rooms areflooded with diffused natural daylight whichcreates a stimulating and very attractiveenvironment. Although translucent, it alsooffers the big advantage of privacy while theelevations appear crisp, simple and inviting.When illuminated at night they emit a veryattractive ethereal glow.
Apart from being specified for all types ofnew build, Kalwall is increasingly used for therefurbishment of cladding or rooflights onaged buildings. Case studies and technicalinformation are available from Structura UK Ltd.
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Windowsecurity isa key
design requirementwith all marketleading systemstested to the PAS 24standard to meet thedemands of theSecure By Design
(SBD) initiative and Building RegulationsApproved Document Q (ADQ).
Automated windows that are utilised forventilation strategies will also need to comply tothe standard, which requires the actuators toresist 3000N of negative force when the windowis closed. This is becoming commonplace inapplications such as school refurbishmentwhere facade automation remains a popularand cost effective solution of providingimproved ventilation performance overmanually operated windows.
The SECO N 24 25 twin actuator from SEControls has successfully passed the PAS 24 testand in addition to presenting physical resistance
to intruders, it also provides a signal to thecontroller, should the window fail to close fully,to maintain the integrity of the security system,as requested by the SBD schools standard. Twolocking points in one neat enclosure withprogrammable gasket relief optimise weatherperformance and security to meet BS 6375 parts one, two and three in addition to the PAS 24 test.
Bespoke fixing brackets and reinforcement tothe window is often required to providesufficient strength for the fixing, which is usuallythe weakest point of resistance, as the actuatorprovides two x 4000N of resistance to forced opening.
The ability to manufacture bespoke bodylengths allows SE Controls to locate the lockingpoints on different size windows exactly astested, relative to the corners, to maintainconsistency of performance and compliance.Test conducted with an actuator located at thecentre of a vent will either not pass the test orcan only be utilised for different widths.
Similar to EN12101-2, the fabrication andinstallation solution requires a process that is
audited by an independent notified body andmust be re-tested annually.
If you have requirements for SBD or ADQcertified automated windows, please contactthe SE Controls team for further information.
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Great returns at St James’ PlaceSt James’ Place Wealth Management Group recently moved into their new £10 million phase II office buildingin Cirencester, which is equipped with a comprehensive solar shading and screening solution from Levolux.Having fitted an external solar shading solution for the original building, Levolux was invited back to developa custom solar shading and screening solution for the phase II office building. The new office building featuresan abundance of glazed openings on all elevations. This helps to maximise daylight levels and provideoccupants with good outward visibility. To complement the glazing, Levolux developed a solar shading solutioncomprising its Infiniti Fin system and Aerofoil Fins, applied externally, along with motorised internal RollerBlinds and Venetian Blinds. Five Aerofoil Fins, each measuring 200mm wide, have been incorporated into 60horizontal panels, fixed at roof level. Together, the panels, which have a projection of 1.2 metres, resemble a‘halo’ that encircles the building. In addition, Levolux utilised its Infiniti® Fin system, incorporating 300mmwide aerofoil-shaped fins, fixed horizontally to the building’s south, east and west-facing elevations.
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Located in Dungannon, the McAvoyGroup is an off-site constructionprovider specialised in modular and
panel system builds. Since 2015, it has beenworking with Trespa Pura NFC® cladding onseveral school projects across the country.When The McAvoy Group was chosen to
build the new Rise SEN School in Feltham,the project planning already included detailedrequirements on the materials that had to beused to clad the façade. “The project hadbeen passed by planning with a ‘timber effect’composite board,” says Keith Anderson,McAvoy’s Contracts Buyer.The cladding needed to be easy to maintain
and to install, be available in various coloursand to have a high impact resistance andcolour stability. It also needed to have a fastdelivery programme. “Trespa Pura NFC® was one of the mate-
rials that could meet all the requirements.With Trespa, we had the expectation that thisproduct would come with an excellent service
and client management,” explains Anderson.As with other projects, The McAvoy Group
was able to reduce the construction lead timesfor the Rise SEN School by using a modularbuild. The company considers this method to be the future of construction. “With theUK government's 2025 vision for the construction sector, the strategy is 33 per centlower costs, 50 per cent faster deliverytimescales, 50 per cent lower emissions and
50 per cent improvement in exports. Toachieve this, modular construction will be atthe forefront of this change,” says Anderson.For McAvoy, Trespa Pura NFC® proved an
“excellent fit” for this modern method ofconstruction. “With its ease of installationand flexibility, we are able to choose to fit thecladding within factory conditions whenapplicable, or we can install on site ifrequired,” adds Anderson. By working jointly with Trespa, the
Dungannon based company managed to meetthe tight timescales, from date of order todelivery of the product.The Rise SEN School was completed
in April 2016. Since then, McAvoy has finished three other modular school buildingsclad with Trespa Pura NFC®. They arelocated in Salisbury, Dagenham and LynchHill, respectively.
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