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4 [ EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS

Primary School Looks To Future SustainabiltyA primary school based in the heart of Birmingham has undergone a £1.5m transformation to extend its facilities to accommodate the growing number of pupils attending its school.

Clifton Primary School was extended by 404m², by remodelling its original reception and Key Stage 1 building. Designed by Bournville Architects and completed in September 2014, the development of the Early Years Foundation Stage building created a coherent unit for the schools 60-place nursery and 4 Reception classes, fully accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

The masterplan for the project also addressed the school’s ‘Eco Warriors’ objectives on sustainability by including low water consumption fittings, a low impact and energy efficient internal lighting system and rainwater harvesting.

The school’s remodelling has created a welcoming learning environment that is both inclusive and safe for its ever-growing student numbers as headteacher of Clifton Primary School, Christine Mitchell, says: “It was vital that the new build was completed in time for the new pupil intake in September 2014 in order to accommodate both new and current pupils.

“Our vision is to enable all children to achieve their full potential in a safe, welcoming and happy learning environment, an objective Bournville Architects shared with us. The new build has provided the school with a purpose-built entrance and facilities to parents as well as giving the school a hall flexible for assemblies, performances, PE, lunches and parental workshops.”

Sustainability, health and wellbeing were at the core of Bournville Architects’ design as director Ian Tipton says: “As Birmingham continues to expand more school places are needed for the growing demand. Clifton Primary School

needed a facility that would continue to cater for generations to come. With the creation of a dedicated entrance and facilities for parents, the school is now a family-based, all encompassing learning zone. Nature areas for the pupils of Clifton Primary School have allowed pupil learning to move away from the classroom and into the outdoors– something which is crucial when learning about sustainability.”

With 824 students currently enrolled in Clifton Primary School – which dates back to 1878 – the school has recently achieved an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report and continues to make strides towards improving the lives of its pupils and the community. www.bournvillearchitects.co.uk

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Kingston University Gets Go Ahead For Grafton’s First UK BuildingPlanning approval has been given for Grafton Architects’ first project in the United Kingdom, for Kingston University. The Royal Borough of Kingston’s Development Control Committee voted unanimously in favour of the landmark scheme following strong support for the project, including backing from the local Conservation Area Advisory Committee.

Kingston University’s Director of Estates Sean Woulfe said the building would transform the learning environment and enhance civic engagement. “Local people and heritage groups have responded very warmly to this project,” he added. “The design reflects the University’s intention to engage with the public and open up learning opportunities for everyone. The colonnade draws people in and the lively landscaped terraces showcase the University’s learning activities to everyone passing by on this key gateway to the town centre.”

Grafton Director Shelley McNamara said that she had been struck by the commitment of the University to creating a new learning landscape. “There is clearly a collective vision at Kingston University for a refreshingly open and innovative learning environment as well as for how the architecture of the new building will house and represent this vision,” she said.

Grafton was chosen through a Royal Institute of British Architects Competition, ahead of a shortlist that included O’Donnell and Tuomey, Howarth Tompkins,

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and Bennetts Associates.

Once completed, the proposals will provide three new public landscaped areas as well as 9,027 square metres of learning space including; a modern learning resources centre over several floors, a 300-seat multi-media auditorium, rehearsal and performance space for the University’s popular dance courses and a café and other informal learning spaces.

Please find attached three images of the new building. For further information, please contact Kingston University Stakeholder Engagement Manager Deirdre Ferrier on: 020 8417 3133 or email [email protected]

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School To Welcome 80 New Pupils, Thanks To A New Extension By Ashe ConstructionALL SAINTS school in Warwick will be able to boost its pupil numbers by more than a third next term, thanks to a building expansion carried out by Ashe Construction. The firm began their work at the school in September, in order to meet the demand for extra school places in the area. The £700,000 expansion took 30 weeks to compete and included building two new classrooms, a one to one working area, a corridor link to join both buildings, new car parking and upgrading their fire and burglar alarms.

The school currently has 201 key stage two pupils and the new expansion will now allow an additional 80 children to attend the school. The project was completed through the empa (East Midlands Property Alliance) framework. The aim of empa is to improve the procurement and delivery of construction and property maintenance projects for public sector bodies – saving time and money for them and in turn for council taxpayers.

Justin Howard, the framework manager for Ashe Construction, is delighted with the work that has now been finished at the school. He said: “Everyone at Ashe Construction worked very hard to ensure that the work was completed to the highest standard and I am very pleased with the final result. We worked to schedule which ensured the expansion was completed on time, finishing exactly 30 weeks after we began the work. It was a difficult job as it was a large expansion and we needed to build a new temporary road to ensure that the lorries were able to get to us. We, however, didn’t want to cause a disruption to the school or surrounding neighbourhood so had to work closely together to ensure this didn’t happen.”

Ashe Construction also took time out to educate the children in health and safety during an assembly and made sure that staff members were kept informed at all times.

Debi Cossins, the head teacher for All Saints Primary School, added: “We needed to expand the school to make way for more pupil places as part of a request from our local authority. Ashe Construction did a fantastic job in every way and there was absolutely nothing that went wrong during the extension being built. They looked after us brilliantly from holding health and safety assemblies to visiting our neighbours to ensure they were happy with the building work.”

Justin added: “The head teacher and school were all excellent to work with. They were all highly delighted with our work and gave us full marks and recognition across the board, rating highly our quality, value for money, and lack of disruption. We couldn’t be more pleased.”

Ashe manages the design and construction of buildings for public and private sector clients nationwide. The company is one of 10 empa framework partners. empa delivers projects across a range of sectors including schools, FE colleges, universities, housing, NHS, care homes, leisure facilities, libraries and more.www.asheconstruction.co.uk

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Hauraton Channels Used As Perimeter Drainage At Brooke Church Of England School

Located in Brooke village about six miles South of Norwich, The Brooke Church of England Primary School is a brick building surrounded by an asphalted playground which tended to flood when there was heavy rain. As part of a number of measures designed to reduce future flood risk it was decided that the existing drainage needed to be upgraded.The Hauraton RECYFIX® PRO 100 channel system, fitted with FIBRETEC® C250, HEELSAFE 9mm slot gratings was specified by NPS Group of Norwich, and used to provide perimeter drainage right around the school building. This continues 104 metre channel run not only drained the asphalt playground it prevented standing water reaching the walls and acted as a drain for roof downpipes. The FIBRETEC® grating design helps eliminate any cross-flow over the grating and important consideration for the Brooke project. The RECYFIX® channel component is made from 100% recycled PE-PP. The channel for the Brooke project has an intake cross section of 92 cm2. For full Case Study go to www.drainage-projects.co.uk

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Do You Have Noisy Classrooms And Noisey Sports Halls?

Research proves that poor acoustics within educational environments including classrooms and sports halls can affect both teaching and learning.Hush Acoustics have developed products and systems that will reduce impact, airborne and reverberation noise between or within learning spaces.All Hush products are in compliance with acoustic regulations for educational environments and fall in line with the Building Bulletin 93 (BB93).“We have developed many easy to install systems that are designed to optimise space

within a classroom / sportshall for refurbishment projects or new builds. Creating better learning environments for students will make it easier for teachers to get their message across. We work on projects of any size from a single classroom to a whole school. “Rob Crampton MD of Hush Acoustics. Hush Acoustics also offer a consultancy service outlining practical, economical and environmentally friendly ways to minimize noise levels within teaching environments. To find out more about BB93 compliant services and our product range visit www.hushacoustics.co.uk or call 0151 933 2026 to speak to an experienced Hush Technician.

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Schools Out For Summer!

Specialist timber fire door manufacturer, Ahmarra are working to tight deadlines to ensure that their latest school projects receive their doorsets in good time for the start of the new school year. Ahmarra are currently working on over 20 large-scale projects to manufacture fire doors for schools for the summer of 2015, as well as working with a number of architects and contractors who wish to specify the Education Range for new build and redevelopments in the future. Current projects include the full refurbishment of St Augustine’s Academy in Maidstone; the innovative Low Carbon Building at the University of East Anglia, which is claimed to be one of the most energy efficient buildings in Europe; and the new £8 million Science Centre at Abingdon School. A brochure for the Education Range can be downloaded from www.ahmarra.co.uk

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Historic City Of London School Protected By Morley-IAS Technology

The 1,000 pupils and staff at the 570-year-old City of London School – one of Britain’s most photographed educational establishments – are now protected by a Morley-IAS by Honeywell voice alarm system. Installed by Ardent Fire & Security in a major overhaul of voice alarm and public address technology, the school now has a highly customised system that provides safety cover throughout its prominent site. Replacing the previous obsolete system, Ardent, a Morley-IAS distributor, installed the Honeywell D1 rack and amplifiers along with 32 new speakers and new alert buttons. www.morleyias.com

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Lincolshire Gateway SuccessFor Elta Fans

The exceptional low noise performance of Quietflow centrifugal box fans was a predominant factor in securing prestigious ventilation contracts for Elta Fans Building Services Division in two, eight storey student accommodation blocks at the University of Lincoln.

Elta Fans, Senior Technical Sales Engineer, Toby Worrall said: “The design schedule for these contracts stressed the importance of a number of factors, including noise and optimised

performance capabilities through the provision of DCV control. Elta Group’s Product Marketing Manager, Nygel Humphrey added: “Also important in the schedule was the ability of the ventilation system to provide speed control and fault monitoring for the customer’s Building Management System. It was clear that the DCV enabled Quietflow range was the optimum solution.”

Toby Worrall continued; “The lead time on the project was also tight, however our longstanding commitment to stock with the Elta Select range – which includes the Quietflow products - meant we were able to fulfil the order in line with the timeline.”

Commenting for the main contractor, Ambivent, design manager, Steve Thornton Design Manager said: “Elta Fans Building Services were chosen because of their ability to meet our strict delivery schedule and for the fans to meet the specific specification and budget requirements.” www.eltaselect.com

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Rodeca Helps A Sacred Heart To Beat Again

More than 700m2 of the manufacturer’s polycarbonate panels have been used on two new buildings which form the new Sacred Heart School, a mixed Roman Catholic voluntary-aided comprehensive school, in Camberwell, London.In the sports and assembly halls, where the Rodeca panels have been used as a clerestory feature, and in two lightwells in the new teaching block, they form a double-wall construction of 40mm PC2540 wall panels in Kristall finish. In addition, an entrance courtyard is clad with 60mm PC2560 Rodeca wall panels in Opal finish on all sides at first floor level, while 25mm PC2625 wall panels in Kristall finish form an outside canopy. www.rodeca.co.uk

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Coxdome Trade Range Sheds New Light On Technology At Essex School

A six week contract carried out by a building company experienced in roofing work, comprised of a series of rooflights on an East London school upgraded to insulated, twin-skin units from the Jet Cox Coxdome Trade Range: offering improved natural daylighting as well as enhancing the all-round energy and weather performance.

The work, at the All Saints Catholic School in Dagenham, was carried out by Forest Gate Construction earlier this year without any inconvenience to the school’s staff or pupils. Although the flat and barrel vaulted roof areas were in a generally good state of repair, the estates’ department responsible for the buildings’ upkeep took the decision to replace the existing rooflights over the computer suite and design & technology teaching space. This was due to the fact the existing units offered little insulation value and were coming to the end of their working life. A total of 38 of the 600mm x 600mm Coxdome Trade Range Rooflights, along with 300 mm high insulated upstands.

The double-skin domes feature tough polycarbonate glazing which will resist physical damage as well as extremes of weather. The rooflights feature trickle ventilation on two sides to help maintain a healthy indoor atmosphere; though they are hinged for manual operation if increased airflow is required during spells of unusually hot weather.www.jet-cox.co.uk

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Top Marks For Total Glass At £6 Million Millstead SchoolFenestration specialist Total Glass has supplied and installed high-quality aluminium façade, window and door products at a new £6 million state-of-the-art Millstead School in Liverpool for children with special needs. Total Glass provided a complete design, manufacture and install service for the project, which features the Sapa Elegance 52 ST curtain walling system, ST Commercial Doors and Sapa Dualframe 75mm Si windows finished in an RAL 1019 powder-coated finish. A spider crane was used to lift large glazing panels measuring 2,250mm x 2,2250mm into place around the school’s hydrotherapy pool. www.totalglass.com

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Smartply Builds A Sustainable CaseAt UK’s Greenest Commercial Building

More than 11,000m2 of SmartPly OSB3 has been used in the construction of the structural timber frame at the University of East Anglia’s (UEA) landmark new development The Enterprise Centre – the UK’s first commercial building designed to achieve both Passivhaus and BREEAM Outstanding certification.The specification of SmartPly OSB3 helped the project to successfully achieve Passivhaus standards with an annual primary energy demand of <120kWh/m2.a. The build-up of the wall panels features 18mm taped SmartPly OSB3 on the inside for racking and airtightness, followed by a 140mm cellulose insulated structural stud, a thermal break cavity filled with cellulose insulation and a second 63mm insulated stud. Prior to installation, an external breathable wood fibre board was then added to allow moisture to leave the panel, whilst protecting against condensation and ensuring the thermal insulation of the timber. www.smartply.com

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Ideal Commercial Boilers Make The Grade At The University Of London

Ideal Commercial Boilers has supplied a total of eight floor standing condensing boilers to the University of London as part of the University’s ongoing environmental initiative to reduce carbon emissions and minimise running costs through ongoing refurbishment projects. The Evomod and Imax Xtra floor standing boilers have been installed in three student accommodation buildings and are now delivering reliable, high efficiency heating. www.idealcommercialboilers.com

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Faithful Replication Of Historic Wall Tiles Ensures Seamless Restoration Of Grade 2 College BuildingCraven Dunnill Jackfield has successfully completed the replacement and restoration of hand glazed, historic wall tiles for the Grade 2, former East Ham College. The project involved the origination of accurate models for 39 unique designs and the formulation of several metal oxide glazes, which were fired and applied seamlessly to match the original tiles of the 1903 building.

Rick Mather Architects lead the refurbishment project, in consultation with English Heritage. Jackfield manufactured the tiles and worked in close collaboration with specialist tiling and terrazzo contractor WB Simpson & Son. The newly manufactured wall tiles are such an exact match to the originals and so expertly installed that the difference in age of around 110 years is indiscernible to the untrained eye.

The official foundation stone of the original building was laid in 1903 and is located in the entrance porch, surrounded by a decorative backdrop of brown glazed ceramic tiles.

Many of the tiles in the outer porch, the main vestibule, stairs and ground floor corridors had been extensively damaged over the life of the building. Whilst it was possible to salvage some of the original tiles by cleaning, many others were missing or so badly damaged that they needed to be replaced.

The level of manufacturing complexity on the project was significant. Approaching 1400 tiles were required across 39 unique designs, of which 813 had to be manufactured from scratch, without any existing moulds. These included decorative, embossed border tiles, two sizes of panel frame profiles, skirting borders, 6 x 4 inch and 6 x 3 inch tiles in plain and round edge, and external curved skirting profiles. Fitting new tiles within existing ornately decorated tiles was an intricate job and required the reproduction tiles to be accurate in both size and thickness.

Unable to take moulds from the original tiles, the team at Craven Dunnill Jackfield expertly re-modelled all the tile profiles, faithfully copying the remaining originals. The replacement tiles were then manufactured in biscuit before being hand-dipped in specially formulated, metal oxide glazes: green and brown. The glaze recipe used was similar to that of the original tiles.

Adrian Blundell, Production Director at Craven Dunnill Jackfield led the project, working closely with the tile contractor to ensure the project was successfully completed. Blundell attended the East Ham College of Technology back in 1984 and clearly remembers the ornately decorated, ceramic tiled pillars which take centre stage in the main vestibule.

He comments: “When you are dealing with a historic site, you never know what issues are going to arise. Our prime concern with this project was achieving the exact match with the remaining original tiles, which had aged over time. The team at Jackfield has a wealth of knowledge and expertise and previous work on restoration projects at the Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man and Baron Court Underground was invaluable.” www.cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk

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Portakabin Hire Helps To Meet Unprecedented Demand For Primary And Secondary School PlacesPortakabin Hire, the UK’s leading supplier of interim modular buildings, is seeing unprecedented demand for primary and secondary teaching accommodation. In just three years, there has been a growth of more than 170 per cent in the Division’s education business across the UK.

High levels of international migration, increasing birth rates and the development of new housing are putting severe pressure on primary and now secondary school places nationwide, with acute rises being seen in London, the South East and in major cities. Figures from London councils have revealed that 133,000 new school places will need to be created in the city’s boroughs by 2018, and 497,000 additional places are required nationally.

Following the success of a project at Westgate School in Winchester, Hampshire County Council has awarded three new contracts to Portakabin Hire to provide additional primary school places from September 2015 for short-term use, while permanent teaching accommodation is constructed. Hampshire has very high levels of new housing to the north of the county which is close to the M4 corridor and within an hour’s commute from London. This has created increased pressure on primary school places in the region.

The interim classrooms are necessary to accommodate children while Hampshire County Council develops permanent school extensions and carries out improvements to existing buildings. Poulner Infants School in Ringwood, St James CE Primary School in Southampton and Trosnant Junior School in Havant will each benefit from a high quality double classroom building from Portakabin Hire which will be in use for two years during the building projects.

At Westgate School, Portakabin provided an interim primary school for 60 children, comprising a hall, two classrooms, a covered outdoor learning area,

playground and storage hut. These decant facilities were used while the main school facilities were extended to become Hampshire’s first 4-16 ‘all through’ school.

The provision of high quality interim teaching accommodation is a highly effective solution that more schools and local authorities are turning to. The approach allows them to react quickly to peaks in the requirement for places, which can be very difficult to predict, and to provide alternative accommodation for pupils when it is necessary for building projects to continue during term time. By providing classrooms of the very highest standards and with a design life of at least 60 years, buildings from Portakabin Hire help to ensure that there is no compromise on the quality of the learning environment.

The facilities can be configured and fitted out to the exact requirements of each individual school – as learning clusters, standalone teaching blocks and generously-sized, light, modern classrooms. The buildings can be linked to the existing school; the floor area can be increased or reduced in line with local demographic needs, and the accommodation can remain in use for as long as needed.

By completing most of the construction work off site, Portakabin Hire can deliver classroom buildings to very short programmes, ensuring much less disruption to teaching. Installation works can also be timed for the school holidays, to be ready ahead of the new academic year or for use as decant facilities while new schools or extensions are developed.www.portakabin.co.uk

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Queen Mary University Library Collecting Solar EnergyThe library roof at the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) had surpassed its natural life expectancy and been experiencing considerable water ingress, requiring urgent remedial work to prevent disruption to students. In order to determine the most appropriate remedial solution the 2,000m2 roof area was surveyed by flat roof specialists Bauder, who proposed stripping the existing roof covering down to the structural metal deck and replacing it with a high quality and long lasting bituminous system.

The client also decided to use this opportunity to make a positive and visible contribution to the university’s carbon reduction programme through the

addition of energy producing solar panels. The library is the core study area for most students and is unsurprisingly one of the highest consumers of electricity out of all the campus buildings, so it seemed extremely appropriate that the PV would be situated there.

The main library roof and three connecting tank rooms were all waterproofed with Bauder’s premium bituminous system, BTRS, which is capable of withstanding permanently sited loads of up to 2000Kg/m2 and has a life expectancy

in excess of 40 years. The system build-up included a highly efficient 120mm PIR FA-TE insulation for superior thermal performance, achieving the required 0.18 U-value. Tapered insulation was also used around the perimeter of one

of the tank room roofs to effectively provide drainage falls without having to incorporate them into the structure. Roof areas totalling 1,000m² were fitted with 126 monocrystalline PV modules, set at a 10 degree angle to optimise energy generation. The panels are expected to generate 32.43 MWh of energy within the first year and deliver CO2 savings of 17.155 tonnes, equal to 8,358 kg of coal burned.

The PV system was installed using a unique drill-free technique that ensures the integrity of the roof is completely upheld; and the simplicity of this method also meant that roofing contractor, R T Roofing Services, could install the entire array in just two days.

One of the major challenges for this project was performing the required works on a busy campus and keeping noise levels to a minimum. To overcome this challenge the project team worked closely with the client to develop a work and delivery schedule; with many of the materials brought to site and unloaded at the weekend.

Bauder also provided ear plugs for all library users to make sure that they weren’t disturbed from their work. Despite these logistical challenges, all roofing works were completed in time for the start of the new academic year and were undertaken as part of the university’s long term maintenance and regeneration programme.

Jennifer Raagas, QMUL Project Manager, stated her delight with the finished works at the university, “We are incredibly pleased with the work performed by Bauder and their approved contractors on the library roof. They have been extremely accommodating during an eventful summer period at the university, and their service has been of the absolute highest quality. Our new BauderSOLAR PV panels will not only help us generate our own solar energy but will also provide excellent research and learning opportunities for our students. With Bauder delivering a single source solution of roof renewal with PV install we have complete peace of mind over our roof’s guarantee and long-term future performance.” www.bauder.co.uk

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The new sports facility at Maldegem in Belgium is another example of how the Kalwall daylight diffusing system is being specified for many different kinds of applications across Europe. It is particularly popular in sports and leisure buildings, swimming pools and schools.

Designed by Van Acker & Partners in collaboration with Arcadis, as the result of a limited competition, this is a remarkable building of perfect synergy and sustainability where modern building technology is used to create the ideal playing conditions.

The building’s north south orientation was specifically designed to exploit in full the use of renewable energy such as solar and daylighting. To combat glare in the 48 x 34m main sports hall, Kalwall was chosen because of its unique light transmission as well as its high levels of impact resistance, good insulation and low maintenance. Consequently, say the users, the sports hall generates a very happy and pleasant atmosphere.

The Kalwall translucent cladding not only diffuses natural daylight deep into the sports hall, which can be divided into three playing areas, but creates perfect playing conditions by eliminating glare and shadows. The even distribution of light allows players to distinguish markings on the floor as well as to easily spot balls and shuttlecocks.

This solution also means that there is no need for blinds, curtains or external shading. With increased natural daylight and resistance to solar gain, energy-consuming artificial lighting and air-conditioning costs are dramatically reduced.

Technically, the translucent panels are highly insulating, with U-values as low as 0.56W/m2K or further increasing to 0.28W/m2K when an aerogel is added within the panels.

Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products.

The company has recently had all three of its ISO certifications successfully renewed for three years: OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management certification.

Apart from being specified for all types of new build, Kalwall is increasingly used for the refurbishment of cladding or rooflights on aged buildings. Case studies and technical information are available from Structura UK Ltd, Tel: 01233 501 504 or visit www.structura-uk.com/kalwall.

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Cold liquid-applied waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, has helped to protect books and interior finishes at the historic Bolton School following a refurbishment of the Turret Library Roof.Roofing contractor, Castle Roofing Consultants, carried out the roof refurbishment following the failure of the previous waterproofing membrane, which had been used to overlay the original asphalt roof less than a decade earlier. Subsequent water ingress had started to cause staining on the library ceiling and degradation of interior finishes.The affected area of roof sits above the main entrance to the school’s neo-gothic red sandstone quadrangle, with a turret on each corner and a flag pole in the centre. Castle Roofing used Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 cold applied waterproofing system to overlay the existing roof and provide a suitable colour match to the lead flashings of the traditional building.Castle Roofing stripped out the existing lead flashings on all four sides of the 100m2 roof area and ground out a 40mm deep chase on each of the four sandstone walls that form the perimeter of the Turret Library roof.The team then cleaned the existing substrate and carried out patch repairs where the substrate was blistered or water ingress had occurred before applying Kemper System’s D Primer.

The Kemperol V210 was then applied to the roof in a single process involving the waterproofing membrane, followed by a 165g flexible reinforcement fleece and further resin to ensure full saturation of the fleece before the system was allowed to cure.The new waterproofing system was dressed to the full roof deck and into the chases, along with the upstands, flag pole plinth and the plinth for the roofline. The chases were then resealed using sand and cement to ensure a completely seamless, monolithic waterproof membrane that will deliver a BBA-accredited 25-year service life.Comments Ian Clarke, head of estates at Bolton School: “Castle Roofing has successfully used the Kemperol V210 system to waterproof the Turret Library roof and protect its interiors in a project that took just one week to complete during the half term break.“The scheme will provide a robust, long-term solution for the roof while ensuring that there is no aesthetic impact on the fabric of our beautiful building.” www.kemper-system.com

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Castle Applies Kemperol To Turret Library Roof

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Yorkon Off-Site Solutions Deliver Inspirational School Buildings To Meet The Shortfall In Primary PlacesA series of primary school buildings delivered by the Portakabin Group for Enfield Borough Council demonstrates the design possibilities of off-site construction and how the approach is providing inspirational education environments to address the rising and urgent demand for school places.

The Government has called for greater use of standardisation in school construction but as these projects illustrate, the technically-advanced Yorkon off-site solution is maximising design flexibility and yet offers all the advantages of factory working – less disruption to teaching, improved quality and completion in up to half the time of site-based construction.

By 2023 there are expected to be more than 8 million pupils at school in England and the Local Government Association has predicted places will be needed for 880,000 extra pupils, creating major funding and construction challenges for schools and local authorities.

The Portakabin Group has delivered five very different school buildings in contracts worth £7.7 million for Enfield Borough Council working in partnership with Cornerstone Property Assets. Designed by Surface to Air Architects, these projects all used Yorkon off-site solutions to create:• A two-storey building at Worcesters Primary School providing a library,

ICT suite, group rooms, four large classrooms and staff facilities.• A 22-module scheme at Chesterfield School, integrating workshops with

classrooms. The two-storey building was fully clad to complement other buildings on the school site and incorporates a terraced outdoor classroom on the upper floor.

• A single storey building accommodating nine new general classrooms, reception classrooms and a nursery at Highfield Primary School.

• A three-storey scheme at Edmonton County School for primary school accommodation on the ground floor with classrooms and science laboratories on the upper floors for the secondary school.

• An extension to the George Spicer School campus, comprising 12 classrooms in two wings linked by a hall area, and including covered and open play areas, community rooms, staff facilities and a catering kitchen.

The projects were delivered by the Portakabin Group via Scape framework contractors, Kier Construction and Wilmott Dixon, and often on very constrained, fully operational school sites in residential areas which required detailed logistical planning and programming, particularly during the module installation phase.

A wide variety of architectural finishes was used on the projects, including:• Natural wood veneer cladding to set the building at George Spicer School

into its natural surroundings• Timber-effect architectural panelling• Multi-coloured cladding panels to create a vibrant appearance for the

primary school building at Highfield School and striking green glazed brick cladding to the new nursery to complement the original Edwardian school building.

George Georgiou, School Business Manager at Edmonton County School, said, “This development was part of a primary expansion project on a secondary school site to meet the growing demand for places at reception level. It is welcoming, bright and well designed. Our experience has shown that off-site construction can be an effective way of achieving a high quality facility ready for occupation as early as possible.”

“You would never know that this is a modular building from the inside – the appearance and feel of the facilities are very similar to a traditionally-constructed scheme. Watching the building being delivered and assembled so quickly was also impressive, and staff, pupils and parents are all happy with their new facilities.”

Commenting on the design flexibility of the Yorkon off-site solutions used for the Enfield projects, Kevin Jones, Director of Business Development at the Portakabin Group said, “Our approach allows limitless possibilities whether for open plan learning spaces or cellular classrooms. This system is inherently flexible and very adaptable, and can easily achieve the wide spans that are ideal for education layouts.”

“The practical benefits of off-site solutions are also increasingly important with the rapidly rising demand for school places. It speeds up the construction process, there is less disruption when schools are being extended and it avoids the need for large site teams on live school projects.”

Yorkon solutions from the Portakabin Group have been widely used in the primary and secondary education sectors to provide purpose-designed, self-contained teaching accommodation, classroom extensions and complete schools, delivering all the speed, quality, sustainability and efficiency benefits of off-site construction. For further information, call 0845 2000 123, email [email protected] or visit www.yorkon.info

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Sixth School Term For Jack Door

School projects increasingly demand quality Secured by Design doors that can also deliver energy efficiency, safety features and they have to be hard wearing against the daily knocks of school life. That’s why Architectural Windows and Glazing Ltd chose Jack Aluminum Systems’ PAS24 thermal TD68 Jack Door for six schools.

Derby based Architectural Windows and Glazing has manufactured and installed 16 single and 23 double leaf Secured by Design approved Jack Doors in schools across Manchester after impressing with the quality of the product and the quick turnaround times.

“We discovered Jack Aluminum Systems two years ago,” explains David Leeming, Director at Architectural Windows and Glazing. “To be competitive in this market we needed a door that solved the challenges commonly associated with school buildings that we could manufacture on short lead times. Because Jack Aluminium tests its door suite to PAS 23 and 24 standards, we’re able to manufacture the TD68 as a Secured by Design approved product using Jack Aluminium’s technical information.”

“The specialist school construction company we worked with on these projects also liked the curved finger guard design feature to prevent fingers trapping in the door and the thermally broken threshold which can achieve a 1.7 U-value. I don’t know of any other double door on the market that can do all of this,” adds David.

“Jack Aluminum is an easy company to deal with, helpful and straightforward to get hold of when you need something quickly. We’ve continued to use the TD68 Jack Door ever since we first found it. We have a project in progress in Worcester for 11 more Jack Doors, and have just been awarded 2 more Manchester schools as well.” www.jackaluminium.co.uk

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Kemper System Roof Will Mature At Cheadle Care HomeResidents at a new care home in Cheadle, Cheshire, will be able to enjoy the greenery of the building’s parkland setting on their roof terraces thanks to a green roof installation from Kemper System.

Constructed and operated by Care UK, Abney Court is located in the historic grounds of Abney Hall and will provide round-the-clock residential and specialised care, including provision for residents with dementia, palliative care and end of life care.

The contemporary building features a flat roof and a balcony at first floor level and Kemper System’s solvent free Kemperol 2K-PUR cold liquid-applied system has been used to provide the waterproofing membrane for all areas of the roof and balconies.

The root-resistant and U/V stable waterproofing system also forms an integral part of the green roof build up installed on selected areas of the roof terraces as a feature that connects the new development with its natural surroundings.

Comments Stuart Hicks from Kemper System: “The effectiveness of the Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing membrane used to create the watertight barrier between the roof substrate and the green roof system is the most critically important element of the specification. The membrane is flexible enough to cope with any post build ‘settlement’, tough and durable enough to cope with the planting medium and has a sufficiently long service life to make the green roof viable.”

Comments Kevin Cawston from Cawston Roofing: “The use of areas of green roof on this very modern building has created a synergy between the care home and the grounds. Using the same waterproofing membrane for the green roof build up as we did for the rest of the roof made management of the installation much simpler and the planting will provide a living feature that changes with the seasons.” www.kemper-system.com

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Designing Quietness

The best residential care homes need to be attractive and peaceful places where noise is kept to the minimum. Informed designers know that one of the best ways to achieve this is by installing high performance acoustic panels on the ceilings. A good example is this appealing care home located in the Jutland region of west Denmark. The architects have made a conscious effort to create a very attractive and quiet environment. To achieve this, the floors are soft linoleum while the ceilings are lined with square Troldtekt acoustic panels with an ultrafine structure. These create a noiseless, visually soothing and cohesive surface throughout the care home. Danish manufactured Troldtekt acoustic tiles are specified throughout the UK and Europe and can be delivered as either FSC or PEFC certified panels.

They are manufactured using 100% natural wood fibres and their benefits are high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability. They are used to improve acoustics in many different projects. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left unpainted or painted in virtually any RAL colour. Troldtekt sustainability has also been recognised with certification at Silver level within the Cradle to Cradle concept and earns gold on 4 out of 5 criteria in the Cradle to Cradle certification version 3.1. www.troldtekt.co.uk

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Timber Cladding Used For New Care Home

Canjaere Classic in golden colour, has been installed on the new Dunmuir Park assisted living care home in Castle Douglas, a new build project designed by John Walker of Dumfries & Galloway Housing Partnership for Dumfries & Galloway Council.Canjaere has been in the timber industry as a manufacturer since 1950, and has been manufacturing treated timber cladding since the 1960’s. Their sophisticated oil treatment protects the timber by inhibiting moisture pick-up. The Canjaere Classic range combines the beauty of natural wood with preserved, pre-finished characteristics and has a standard 30 year warranty against rot & decay. www.proctorgroup.com

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Lincolnshire Hospital Installs Antimicrobial Copper Taps As Part Of Patient Safety Initiative

Leading manufacturer of plumbing and heating products Pegler Yorkshire supports a recent initiative by a leading healthcare specialist promoting the use of antimicrobial copper in healthcare establishments. Michael Oko – ENT Consultant and Clinical Lead, and Department of Health Advisor on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea – has championed the replacement of key high-touch surfaces with antimicrobial copper equivalents in a project at Lincolnshire’s Pilgrim Hospital. Using the company’s expertise and knowledge, and inline with the Health Protection Agency, Pegler Yorkshire has developed a range of Antimicrobial Copper Taps that are capable of continuously killing pathogenic microbes even in between cleans. www.antimicrobialcopper.orgwww.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

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Meeting The Needs Of Southern General Hospital, Glasgow

Southern General Hospital in Glasgow, has chosen to work closely with Boon Edam to offer their patients, staff and visitors to the hospital a welcoming and reassuring entry to their hospital.By installing a bespoke Duotour revolving door with integrated curved corridors, the entrance to the hospital not only looks aesthetically pleasing but also serves as a multi-functional entrance to the prestigious building. Users of the hospital are now able to flow more quickly

and smoothly through this mobility hotspot. www.boonedam.co.uk

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Dupont™ Corian® Enables Art, Poetry And Local Storytelling To Create ‘Landmarks’ At Glasgow Hospital

The new South Glasgow University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Sick Children is the largest capital healthcare project in the UK with an investment of £840 million. As part of the NHS GGC Employers Requirements, six art projects were commissioned for the impressive new building, including a scheme to create 22 eye-catching images that would help people to visually navigate the hospital.

Positioned in a busy multi-use area called the Podium and at the junctions where various ‘streets’ of the hospital intersect, these colourful 3D artworks are intended to have a high recognition value and to work in the way that familiar urban landmarks do, with all their memorable or personal meaning.

The team responsible for conceiving and creating the artwork included art consultants Ginkgo Projects, artist Rachel Mimiec, designers Graphical House and interior architects Haa design. The material chosen to realise this vision was DuPont™ Corian® advanced surface – both for its design versatility and its proven track record as a reliable and hygienic surface for healthcare environments. DuPont™ Corian® also offers an extensive colour palette of over 90 hues, which further enhance the potential for creative interpretation.

Inspiration for the project evolved through workshops based around the idea of noteworthy journeys, held by artist Rachel Mimiec within the local community and at a number of hospitals. The recurrent theme to emerge was how distinctive objects played a key part in signposting memory. The task was then to refine these ideas into something, tangible and meaningful for the hospital.

Jean Camplisson from Haa Design said, “We felt that the landmarks needed to be unique and suggested that each one should represent a story from a staff member. As Rachel Mimiec embarked on interviews with staff, Graphical House developed a style for the designs and we at Haa Design looked into materials suitable for the construction of the landmarks.”

“NHSGGC, who commissioned the work, also wanted to find a way to incorporate aspects of the written narrative from the the staff members’

stories within the visual imagery of the artworks. So the poet Robin Wilson was invited to write a small poem based on each person’s story and these have been incorporated within the detail of each landmark.”

“We decided to use DuPont™ Corian® because it met all the challenges with infection control, but also because it could be used in a 3D way. The landmarks all have a similar style and identity, a background of DuPont™ Corian® in white colour with the designs mounted in coloured DuPont™ Corian®. Most are large panels that wrap around a corner, so we also needed flexibility. DuPont™ Corian® is an ideal material as it is used in healthcare environments where hygiene is an issue.”

The stories that emerged, and which have been reinterpreted and immortalised in the DuPont™ Corian® panels, each have a distinctive quirky charm, whether they feature caravans, bicycles, spaceships, rowing boats, park benches, yoga poses or beach scenes. Once the stories, drawings and poems were in place, translating these into physical form using DuPont™ Corian® involved skilled fabrication.

Daniel Ibbotson, director of Graphical House, says: “The panels needed to be striking so you can spot them from the far end of a corridor and recognise them. But, they also had to be beautiful once you were up close. We wanted them to be actual objects rather than just pictures on the surface of the wall, we wanted them to have depth and presence. It was an exciting project because nothing quite like this has been done with DuPont™ Corian® before.”

Interior Surfaces Specialists, based in Sheffield, applied CNC technology to cut out the various ‘jigsaw’ pieces of DuPont™ Corian® and then painstakingly composed each panel with seamless bonding, thermoforming where necessary, and many hours of careful hand-finishing. The result is spectacular – a truly innovative, individual and unforgettable addition to the character and the wayfinding of the new hospital. www.corian.co.uk

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Kydex® Sheet – Helping To Build A Better Healthcare FutureWhen it comes to building a better healthcare future, James Latham’s latest surface solution, KYDEX® Sheet, is the long-term partner you can trust.The UK’s largest timber and panel products distributor is now offering this high performance, exceptionally durable thermoplastic sheet that also promises to significantly enhance any healthcare environment or styling theme.

Supplied in a wide range of colours, textures and patterns, KYDEX® Sheet offers designers the ability to create an almost unlimited variety of flat and three-dimensional effects which can be achieved through techniques including; thermoforming, membrane pressing, post forming, brake forming, laminating and machining. This allows different parts to be produced using the most efficient technique yet still match in appearance.

KYDEX® Sheet can be formed to compound corners and contoured edges, minimising the need for moulding and edge banding and enabling large area installations to have the appearance of one seamless, single application. Even brand logos and messages can be embossed into the material.

Offering unrivalled, long-term performance from its exceptional impact, chemical and scratch resistance, KYDEX® Sheet will not chip, crack, break, or snap, making it the perfect surface solution for demanding, high traffic or high impact applications. Plus, Kydex® Sheet has antimicrobial properties that help in the fight against infectious outbreaks and the spread of contagious conditions.

The KYDEX® Sheet thermoplastics range is distributed on a national basis by James Latham’s wholly owned specialist panel company, Advanced Technical

Panels (ATP) which already offers a number of other surface products for this sector. Andrew Wright, Director of James Latham commented, “We are all very excited by KYDEX® and already it is having a big impact with our customers, not only within the healthcare sector but also the shop fitting, education and exhibition sectors.

“The potential applications are just so vast and it is already being used extensively in hospitals. Most of us will have already come into contact with KYDEX® Sheet without even realising it. It is used extensively in the aviation industry, on aircraft for seat mouldings, food trays and drop down tables as well as for seating in high traffic areas such as departure lounges.”

KYDEX® sheet is available in over 3,500 colours, including granite, metallic and wood grain patterns as well as multiple surface textures and thicknesses from 0.71mm to 12mm. And if none of these choices meet your needs, then a unique, custom colour can be manufactured just for you.

For more information on KYDEX® thermoplastics or to obtain samples or arrange a visit from one of our technical specialists call 0113 387 0850 or email [email protected]

KYDEX® sheet has recently been used extensively in the major development and refurbishment of Hull Royal Infirmary. Thanks to James Latham customer, Leisure Technique, who used the material extensively in the fit-out for supplying these images. www.lathamtimber.co.uk

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Contemporary Style And Natural Ventilation Combine In New Children’s Hospital FacilityWindows, doors and curtain walling manufactured and installed by CMS Window Systems have played a key role in creating the ideal internal environment within a stylish facility created to support the families of children undergoing treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow. The company has completed the £200,000 fenestration contract awarded by main contractor CCG for the new Ronald McDonald House. This ‘home from home’ facility provides

free to use amenities and accommodation, including 30 bedrooms and plenty of outdoor green space, for families of sick children from all over Scotland.

Designed by architects Keppie on behalf of Ronald McDonald House

Charities and day to day operator Yorkhill Family House Ltd, the facility is located on the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus – one of the UK’s flagship new healthcare development projects. Architecturally impressive whilst delivering a calming feel, the building is characterised by white brick and slate roof tiles, with the grey aluminium curtain walling and doors by CMS providing the perfect complement.

More than 65 windows were manufactured by CMS using Metal Technology’s System 8 curtain walling system for the outerframes and their 4-20 thermally broken casement system for the opening vents. These large opening vents all feature parallel opening hinges to deliver much greater natural ventilation within individual rooms for a healthier internal environment. CMS also manufactured and installed over seven entrance doors created using the Metal Technology 5-20D system. These doors provide safe, secure access being supplied complete with Dorma panic hardware.

Stephen Anderson, Director of the Aluminium Division at CMS said: “We’re extremely pleased to have been involved in the construction of this outstanding new facility and we wish Yorkhill Family House Ltd every success with it. The design is excellent and provides exactly the kind of high quality accommodation that is only right for families going through tough times.”

The Ronald McDonald House at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow is one of fourteen that the charity operates across the UK. It is a crucial facility within a hospital which handles around 90,000 out-patients, 15,000 in-patients, 7,300 day-cases and 35,000 A&E attendances every year. www.cmswindows.com

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Emergency… Which Service Do You Require?When an emergency arises, seeing the right specialist can greatly improve a patient’s survival rate. The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust set an ambitious goal as part of a £200 million investment, to improve healthcare

for people in Northumberland and North Tyneside. By creating a new state-of the-art hospital, The Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital provides onsite emergency care consultants 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is the first purpose-built hospital of its kind offering this level of medical cover in England.

The new model at Northumbria is in line with the vision outlined in the NHS Five Year Forward View to develop networks of linked hospitals that ensure patients with the most serious needs have specialist emergency centres, and that

hospital patients always have access to services. The Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invested £75 million to build the new high-tech Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital with a further £15 million invested new equipment, roads and infrastructure.

The hospital has been designed to provide a modern approach to care, focusing on the patient’s needs during their stay. Most of the 282 beds are single ensuite rooms, facilitating the management of patients with mixed dependency factors and reducing the risk of the spread of infection.

The building consists of a two and three-storey in-situ free-form concrete frame structure, typically faced in render. The new 30,000m2 building will provide inpatients wards, accident & emergency care, operating theatres, critical care, maternity and paediatricians, radiology, MRI and X-ray, pharmacy, mortuary and pathology and a cafeteria.

Working for their client Farpod, EOS Facades custom manufactured 20,000m2 of light gauge steel framing systems and pods for the hospital, valued at £350,000. EOS were appointed to work on this project due to the quality of their product – offering a versatile building system and enabling rapid construction whilst providing a lightweight solution with high strength. The project team have targeted a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating and have achieved a 45/50 Considerate Constructor score.

Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, National Medical Director of NHS England commented: “This hospital is a glimpse of the future and sets the standard for other NHS organisations across the country. This purpose built facility will have the right people, at the right place, with the right equipment. We should be proud of this hospital offering excellent emergency care for the local population. ”

Construction of the new Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, generated scores of jobs and investment in the region over the two-year build, which has now been completed and handed over to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The hospital now serves 500,000 people of North Tyneside and Northumberland.

EOS Facades provide CPD presentations covering a wide range of light steel solutions and services. To request your CPD session simply contact Thomas Elliott, EOS Facades Technical Sales Manager on: [email protected] www.eos-facades.co.uk

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This £5million ‘boutique’ hospital designed by architects IBI Group comprises 12-beds, diagnostic facilities, first aid unit, out-of-hours services, therapies and an outpatient department.

It has provided the locality of Bicester with a first-class facility that will meet the needs of future generations and the increasing population of the town.

“The design solution places patients and their wellbeing at the core of the concept to create an exceptional care experience,”

said IBI’s Justin Harris. “End users benefit from a high standard accommodation, which provides a spacious well planned environment that promotes quality of care, integrated working and a sustainable approach to healthcare delivery.”

The new hospital was part funded by selling a portion of the old hospital site to enable the development of 14 new houses. IBI Group made this possible through an effective masterplan that allows the new hospital to grow and flex whilst maintaining the beautiful surrounding landscape.

The new community hospital is highly sustainable and responds to the Bicester Eco-Town initiative, and visually demonstrates its passive design philosophy through its architectural articulation of features such as solar chimneys. In 2015 the scheme received the Gold Award at the Green Apple Awards.

The project was delivered through a PPP arrangement with Kajima Partnerships as the main developer. www.ibigroup.com

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Morriston hospital in Swansea is undergoing a huge £102M redevelopment as part of an ambitious plan to re-shape the way hospital services are delivered in south-west Wales. The hospital is one of the largest in the country, but its pre-war buildings required either updating or replacing with modern, new premises. ROCKFON ceiling solutions are installed throughout the hospital including the impressive main atrium in the Outpatients’ building.

There is increasing recognition that art can have a positive impact on people’s health and sense of wellbeing. At Morriston Hospital, art commissioned and managed by Art in Site Ltd is used to help create a welcoming and attractive

environment for patients. The art in the building was inspired by the Welsh landscape and its people, including Alan Goulbourne’s striking wall sculptures in the double height atrium. White blocks of acoustic material in various sizes are clustered on the wall elevation reminiscent of rough-hewn blocks traditionally used in stonewalls.

ROCKFON Eclipse islands are suspended in the atrium to provide sound absorption and continue the visual theme. The Eclipse islands are suspended at different heights and in different sizes to create

a wave formation, floating in the centre of the space. Patterns of fractured striated rock are printed on the visible surface of each island. Here the objective is to make a link between macro and micro worlds.

Mike Sealey, Design Manager for BAM Construction explains why ROCKFON was chosen for the project: “BAM had already chosen ROCKFON for its outstanding acoustic performance, cost and infection control properties. When

we discovered the sculptor often used building materials in his work we knew ROCKFON would be the perfect fit. The use of ROCKFON Eclipse helps keep reverberation levels to a minimum in this busy area and provides a fascinating sculpture which lends patterns of light and visual variety to the large space.”

ROCKFON Eclipse islands are an ideal solution for adding distinctive visual appeal to any space while contributing to good acoustics at the same time. These versatile islands are available in a range of sizes and shapes including: squares, rectangles, circles, standard geometric shapes and custom formats and they can be ordered in any colour or printed with a pattern of your choice. The islands are easy to install and can be suspended from many structures (including concrete, wood, steel) using the ROCKFON Eclipse suspension system. They can be positioned in any arrangement, at any height and mounted at different angles.

Eclipse islands are suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects where suspended ceilings cannot be installed, or the acoustics are particularly challenging, and where the design calls for a ceiling that is out of the ordinary. ROCKFON technical services and sales team helped in the selection of suitable materials for the ceilings and sculpture panels in meetings with the University Health Board and BAM. Mike Sealey valued their help and advice: “It’s always useful to discuss new projects directly with ROCKFON because they are very knowledgeable. ROCKFON is a straightforward first port of call. Organising the sculpture was out of the ordinary but the ROCKFON team were pleased to help and took it in their stride.”

ROCKFON MediCare Plus is installed throughout the wards, treatment rooms, corridors and dental school rooms. MediCare Plus is available in 20-25mm thick stone wool tiles. The visible surface of the tiles is covered with a white painted, water-repellent fleece that is resistant to bacteria and mould growth and can be effectively steam cleaned. www.rockfon.co.uk

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ROCKFON Creates Artistic Sound Control For New Morriston Hospital

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The Optimum 100 - The self supporting enclosed Platform Lift:

Glazing to all four sides if required

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Uses 75% less energy than other types

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Please call us for a chat, the Optimum 100 really is this good!

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York NHS Trust Headquarters Roof Refurbished Without Disruption To Staff

Early this year it was discovered that the rock asphalt roof and balcony of the York NHS Trust headquarters was in desperate need of repair. An initial survey by Sika Liquid Plastics assessed the condition of the failing roof, which was allowing water ingress and damaging the building below. It was decided that the sensitive nature of the hospital site, combined with working on a roof and balcony of an occupied building, required the use of a waterproofing product that would cause as little disturbance as possible.

It was essential that the product chosen would enable fast installation without the risks associated with hot works. Not only were speed and safety key – a low odour solution was required so as not to disrupt those working in the offices. Decothane Ultra, a low odour liquid applied roofing membrane from Sika Liquid Plastics, was specified for the refurbishment.

Group Tegula, a Sika Liquid Plastics Quality Assured Contractor, was able to quickly install the liquid membrane over the top of the existing roof covering, even around the more difficult areas. This was thanks to the liquid application and unique formulation of Decothane Ultra, which allowed the use of Glass Fibre Matting around plant details. Group Tegula also installed a Sika Liquid Plastics Versirail on the roof from Latchways, the edge protection system specialists, to ensure any subsequent inspection or maintenance on the roof could be conducted safely by staff or contractors.

Alongside the roof refurbishment, the communal balcony area, accessible via French doors from the office, needed to be waterproofed. As it would be used daily by staff for breaks and meetings, it was important that it looked aesthetically pleasing. As Decothane Ultra is liquid applied, it allowed for a seamless and attractive finish, which was well received by the client and staff alike. Group Tegula also installed a bespoke handrail around the edge of the balcony to finish the job. www.liquidplastics.co.uk

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Situated in the West side of Glasgow is Drumchapel Table Tennis Club. With over 300 members actively playing table tennis every week, it’s one of the biggest clubs in the UK.

When the club needed a suitable flooring solution to overlay the existing sports floor, they turned to Gerflor to supply a sports flooring product that would deliver to the highest standards, and look great. The ideal choice was Gerflor’s Taraflex™ Eco-Fit System.

Taraflex™ has been used in every summer Olympics since 1976 and is available in 17 colours and two wood-effect designs. The Sport M Evolution product offers a P1 category shock absorbency 25% to 35% and meets the EN 14904 Standard for indoor sports surfaces. Taraflex™ is also recognised for providing durability, safety and comfort without impairing performance.

The Taraflex™ Eco-Fit System is an eco-friendly, free-floating installation solution that saves time and money, achieving the lowest lifecycle cost. Minimising downtime, it allows existing sports surfaces or multi-purpose floors to be left in place and overlaid; and 80% less adhesive is required so VOC emissions are also reduced.

Taraflex™ meets the EN Standard of 22196 for antibacterial activity (E. coli - S. aureus - MRSA) (3) returning more than a 99% levels of growth inhibition. The product is also treated with Protecsol®, which renders polish redundant and is triple action meaning no polish is ever required, it contributes to easy maintenance and is anti-friction burn and slide/grip.

The Taraflex™ Eco-Fit system is suitable for sports, community projects and is ideal for use over existing sports floorings, where there is no risk of rising dampness such as resin, parquet and PVC. It offers a solution on new surfaces, on upper floors, over service ducts or sealing membranes, and flat floor surfaces in accordance with EN Standard 14904. www.gerflor.co.uk

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LEDBar Helps Put On A ShowThe wonderful art deco Prince Edward Theatre in London’s Old Compton Street designed by Edward Stone in 1930 now benefits from some 21st Century Lighting supplied by Light Projects.

Specified by Lighting Designer’s Pritchard Themis, the lighting plays an integral part of the innovative, exciting and dramatic scheme to illuminate the iconic façade of this Delfont Mackintosh theatre, currently home to Miss Saigon.

Used to highlight the building’s art deco arches and high level architectural detailing to great effect, the LEDBar is perfect for this kind of application where detailing and architectural features need to be emphasised.

Lensed LEDBar is a linear LED system available in a range of different white colour temperatures. Here, warm white (3000K) modules with a 66.7mm LED spacing were used to lift out the architectural features at both low and high level to create a seamless flow of light; while 30° and 60° lenses ensured the light was applied exactly where it was wanted.

The LEDBar Family has complete range linear LED Lighting systems for all applications. These include StatFlux, CrossFlux, LEDBar Nano, LEDBar Mini and LEDBar Lensed. Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, the ranges are available in a comprehensive variety of sizes, colour temperatures, beam angles and module lengths to suit every scheme. Information about this innovative new range is available from Light Projects on 020 7231 8282 or visit www.lightprojects.co.uk

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Gerflor Takes Glasgow Table Tennis Club To A New Level!

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Pop Up Power Supplies Specified At Ebsfleet Football Club

Pop Up Power Supplies recently provided Flip Top Lid In Ground Service Power Units to Ebsfleet Football Club. The club recently bought high powered LED lighting so that they can germinate the worn out grass around the goal areas all year around. Instead of running power cables from the club house across the pitch to the goals they are installing Pop Up Power In Ground Units with flip top lids behind them so that a power source is near by. The units are hidden out of site beneath the ground when not in use and easily accessed by lifting the flip top lid and plugging in for power when needed. The Ebsfleet ground staff now have access to multiple 16A waterproof power feeds? The power cables are being installed by contractor YESSS and are part of an extensive refurbishment programme at the football club. Pop Up Power also supply electricity through Pop Up Power Units and Bollards in a variety of designs to suit the surroundings.For more information please take a look at our website www.popuppower.co.uk or call 02082270208.

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Kalwall Is A Good SportThe Kalwall translucent system plays an important part in the design of many sports buildings. A good example is the new SportsDock at the University of East London’s Docklands Campus. Here, the system not only diffuses natural daylight but also creates perfect playing conditions by eliminating glare and shadows. This means that there is no need for blinds, curtains or external shading. With increased natural daylight and resistance to solar gain, energy-consuming artificial lighting and air-conditioning costs can be dramatically reduced.

The SportsDock was designed by Ball Hall in conjunction with Clague Architects to create a sense of clarity and legibility. Of particular note are the three dance studios exposed in the east elevation, which consist

of double height spaces that are illuminated after dark, allowing passersby to see the silhouettes of activity within and creating a spectacular ‘animated’ effect. The facility played a major role as the training headquarters for Team USA in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Now local residents can use the £21million sports facility complete with fitness centre, strength and conditioning room, two outdoor 3G five-a-side football pitches, indoor arenas, dance studios and sports café.

Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

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The plans have been received with a wave of disappointment from across the industry. Businesses throughout the UK have been investing heavily, for the best part of a decade, in preparation for these future standards. For example, £6.4million - including £3.2million of public funds - was invested in the AIMC4 project, developing and applying materials to create low carbon homes, now to be told that these standards will no longer be implemented. On the back of this announcement the Green Deal cashback scheme was also axed - chipping further away at the government strategy on dealing with high energy bills through home energy efficiency.

The transition strategy to a low-carbon economy presented our industry with great aspirations for growth. Environmental considerations would help transform how buildings are constructed, what materials are used and the methods employed. I believe that we are now on the cusp of the predicted ‘sea-change’ with UK power generation in need of a significant upgrade.

The way forward, in the longer view, seems obvious. Even the power industry is increasingly investing in renewable technology, with start-up organisations developing innovative ways of using local, renewable micro generation to deliver more cost effective energy supply and who passionately believe that they will ultimately change the energy market of the future. For our part government and the construction industry must

continue to embrace innovative timber technology and offsite techniques in order to develop better buildings to minimise the environmental impact of high energy demand reducing energy costs for occupants and the energy poverty that is becoming increasingly common.

It would be very easy to view the recent changes to the regulations as a significant blow for the industry and yet I don’t believe it is. The build for rent sector along with the Housing Associations still view energy efficiency and environmental responsibility as core to their organisations. A Landlord doesn’t want the rent spent on paying the energy bills and Housing Associations provide for some very vulnerable families on low incomes who need their home to be economically viable. These realities exist irrespective of government regulation.

By the same token, self builders always adopt much higher standards of energy performance than required by Building regulation and we are experiencing an increased interest in Passivhaus standards. Recent housing forum papers have highlighted just how important this sector is becoming in the mix of solutions to the housing shortage crisis.

The zero carbon homes target is just one of many policies from the government’s platter of promises and undoubtedly the recent reversal of carbon limiting policy is unhelpful. We are only two years into the

Last month the treasury announced the scrapping of the zero carbon building standards. The statement was presented within detailed documents, published as part of George Osborne’s economic productivity drive called, ‘Fixing the Foundations.’

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government 2025 strategy - a strategy which states the requirement for the construction industry to reach a 50% reduction in carbon emissions by this date - this is now becoming further out of our reach. This abrupt decision also comes at a time when the UK should be taking strong action on climate change ahead of the UN conference in December this year. Particularly in light of recent declarations by President Obama’s administration, if we are to maintain credibility within that forum. Whatever the short term solution - there is overwhelming evidence from across the scientific community of the genuine threat that CO2 poses to this country and to our world. This is something that cannot be overlooked.

Without even getting into the bigger scientific issues - the compounded problem of lack of delivery of housing stock during the recession now needs to be reversed and it isn’t the volume housebuilder’s issue to solve, their priorities are set by shareholders. Housing provision is a fundamental responsibility for government just as defence of the realm and energy provision are. Significant increases in home building have always been government inspired and this is still the case today. By announcing this policy change, the government seem to be saying loud and clear that energy efficiency, when it comes to building those new homes, is not going to be a priority and that production of short term ‘cheaper’ homes is taking its place.

The fact of the matter is, a U-turn on energy efficiency may reduce initial build costs but not by much compared to the longer term costs to society and national energy demand. Indeed it is exactly those issues that drove the development of the green deal to tackle poor performance in the existing housing stock. The holistic approach of building to high standards now and facilitating the upgrading of existing stock via building regulation and financial instruments is the correct way forward.

Our industry has proved time and again that creating sustainable homes is not more time consuming. In fact, it is actually quicker and more efficient to manufacture, deliver and assemble a high-quality, low-carbon timber frame building than build one onsite with lower thermal insulation created from materials which directly contribute to increasing carbon emissions. In this regard timber holds a unique position in the sustainable material agenda and one which is available to rich and poor economies alike. It is a global material supporting a solution for a global problem. It isn’t by chance that the majority of the world’s population live in timber base dwellings.

Kingspan Timber Solutions will continue to keep energy efficiency as a key factor in all of our projects. We recognise the value of low energy homes to the British economy and will continue to invest and innovate in this area. Part of the reasoning to scrap zero carbon homes was that it was an unachievable target that would be costly to the industry. This is something that I strongly disagree with.

As a nation we need affordable, well designed and energy efficient homes that address the significant issues of fuel poverty and climate change - particularly within the social housing sector. This combination of requirements plays to the strengths of timber frame and structural insulated panel systems (SIPS), which deliver a sustainable solution. We must not make the short sighted mistake of prioritising ‘cheap’ over ‘cost effective’ when it comes to providing homes. Cost effective, energy efficient homes will ultimately save money for the end user as well as invest money back into the British economy.

Energy efficiency doesn’t mean an explosion of high tech, expensive, obsolete eco-bling. The industry has invested heavily in getting building fabric solutions that deliver high performance without the future maintenance costs that renewable solutions entail. This ‘fabric first’ approach, synonymous with offsite construction, focuses on the delivery of an airtight building envelope to achieve sustainable and energy efficient new homes, reducing CO2 emissions, energy consumption and associated costs within wall thicknesses that don’t compromise plot sizes

Kingspan are currently delivering a Self Build Live event which will showcase the first ever Passivhaus show home - demonstrating on a real time basis, the value of creating a home at such a low energy standard. A Passivhaus building requires very little energy for heating or cooling at the same time as providing a high level of comfort to the occupants. Self Build Live will allow visitors to attend and access-all-areas of the build project. This gives attendees the opportunity to view the site at various stages throughout the build and see the new show house come together. (www.selfbuildlive.com for further information)

It is regrettable that zero carbon homes policy has been pushed aside and in the long term this will ultimately cause issues in a range of different areas. The government are going to find it challenging to ‘fix the foundations’ if it keeps digging holes for future generations to fall into.www.kingspantimbersolutions.co.uk

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Article By: Nick Milestone, Managing Director, B & K Structures

So why is BIM so crucial to transforming the industry? Nick Milestone Managing Director of B & K Structures shares his views on the positive impact that BIM will have on today’s construction industry:

In terms of procurement, BIM is a powerful tool that allows construction companies to quantify the requirements of their projects. This enables control of spending and time management resulting in the reduction of wastage in these areas. It is essential that BIM is used in the early design stages of a project to ensure that there is capacity to not only clearly identify

the elements of the project but through the use of BIM, companies are able to anticipate when they need to procure any given material or element. It is extremely difficult to transport the appropriate knowledge across all construction partners at the same time without the use of BIM, this can lead to the teams procuring the wrong materials at the wrong time, in different volumes.

In 2011 the government committed to the use of ‘Level 2’ collaborative 3D BIM on all centrally-procured government projects by 2016. This is strategically planned as part of a larger overall strategy to combine

The digital age is evolving. We are constantly adapting technology in order to enhance all aspects of the modern world. We have changed the way we socialise, the way we travel and the way we work in order to integrate the latest technology in our everyday lives.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is at the front and centre of the latest digital technology in today’s built environment. Early adaptors within the industry and government have successfully promoted this pioneering building technology. There is now almost a universal recognition of BIM within the construction industry, as well as widespread private sector investment in the implementation of BIM.

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the use of BIM with the latest modern technology, leading to the collaboration of the government and construction industry working to enhance skills and reduce the cost of infrastructure. It has already been identified that BIM has contributed to savings of £804m in construction costs during 2013/14. The aim of this strategy is ultimately to position digitally enhanced construction as a prerequisite across the UK construction industry.

There has been scepticism, however, from some parts of the industry over the government’s BIM strategy. Recent research, conducted by UK Construction Week in partnership with BRE, implies that three quarters of construction professionals do not believe that the industry is ready to reach the targets mapped out by

the government. There seems to be a strong theme of companies claiming that there is a crucial lack of training in this area and that it is too costly and time consuming to invest in, particularly for SME’s.

Despite these claims the overall acceptance that BIM has gained still seems particularly prominent. From my experience, the general consensus from our industry implies that the growing integration of BIM will have a positive effect

with only a small percentage of construction companies stating that they will not be using the technology. More money is now being invested in BIM, with large jobs kicking off this year applying the use of BIM in more sophisticated ways than ever before.

I feel that the government’s implementation of BIM Level 2 will have a positive effect on our industry by bringing about progressive changes to the way that we work. Through the execution of this strategy, it is predicted that BIM will bring many employment opportunities, particularly for niche software developers and offsite manufactures, as well as upskilling current employees within our industry. By creating critical mass and certainty of demand, businesses should feel confident when investing in the development of BIM within their companies.

BIM is a key enabler for integrating offsite technology into construction practices - resulting in the delivery

of low cost, low carbon assets. This is something crucial within government projects as there is an acute need for time efficient construction, as well as a vital responsibility for our industry and government to reduce our carbon footprint through the application of low energy buildings - resulting in lower costs for the end user.

Collaboration between teams is something that our industry is calling out for. BIM helps to provide the platform for teams to integrate and work together, as well as delivering valuable information to confirm that the finished project will meet performance expectations. It is the ideal tool for connecting the whole life cycle analysis of a project - embracing new technology and a new culture of working. This is something that I feel the industry would benefit greatly from and would help to deliver projects with heightened quality through efficiency of communications and accuracy of planning and design. I am eager to see the industry take this advanced method of construction to the next level.

B & K Structure’s BSkyB Believe in Better Building (BiBB) Development was recently awarded ‘BIM Project of the year’ at this year’s Celebrating Construction Awards. BIM played a fundamental part in delivering this project - with BIM being implemented across all teams. Only by maximising the benefits of BIM could the project be made possible in the challenging time frame that was presented by the client. All teams worked in a shared office in order to make real time decisions without any snags. It was in fact, estimated that without the utilisation of a shared model, a number of months would have been added to the project build time.

With the use of BIM going beyond the planning, design and construction phases to the whole life cycle analysis of the project, B & K Structures were able to gain information from conceptual ideas and building design in order to cost control and manage construction. The design process was made simple and repetitive - ensuring the strict time constraints were achieved as well as meeting the high performance requirements for the operational use of the building.

This was truly an exciting build for B & K Structures. The project team has moved on to construct other projects together, including BSkyB 2 and BSkyB Health and Fitness - demonstrating their pride in the project and further utilising the relationships and communications that have been formed across the team.www.bkstructures.co.uk

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Use the wrong alarm type and the result could well be false alarms which is irritating for the homeowner. More importantly, you may just be putting those people’s property, and in the worst case scenario their lives, at risk. Getting the right alarm matters.

Selecting the right alarm is really not that difficult and there are plenty of training courses and tools out there to guide you along the decision making path.

VIVRE LE DIFFERENCE!No matter the manufacturer, smoke alarms will be fitted with one of two different sensors – Optical or Ionisation.

Optical alarms are ideal at detecting large particle smoke from smouldering fires typical of those involving furniture and electrical goods. They are less likely to react to the type of invisible smoke produced by cooking

fumes, making them ideal for circulation spaces such as hallways close to kitchens and landings. However, they can react to steam, so should not be located too close to bathrooms.

Ionisation alarms react well to the almost invisible smoke produced by fast flaming fires, most often caused by clothing or papers. They are sensitive to cooking fumes, so shouldn’t be used anywhere near a kitchen. Despite being the most popular alarm – most likely because they are the lowest cost - they are generally best left to bedrooms.

A further alarm type is available - Heat alarms. These don’t detect smoke at all, but instead react to temperatures of 58ºC or over. A heat alarm should only be used in a kitchen or garage, and only as part of a fire alarm system that also includes interconnected smoke alarms.

Martyn Walley, National Technical Manager at Aico Ltd., explains the differences between domestic fire alarm types and why it’s essential you select the right alarm for the right location.

25 years in the business and Aico’s number one topic of enquiry to our technical team remains false alarms, almost always caused by an inappropriate alarm type being used. Just as you have different types of fire extinguishers to put out fires, you have a variety of alarm sensors to detect them. That’s because materials burn in different ways and produce different types of smoke.

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Here’s a useful graphic to clarify where each alarm type should be used:

STANDARD PRACTISEAlarm installation is guided by Building Regulations and BS 5839-6:2013 (the standard for domestic smoke alarm installations) which clearly identifies both Grades of alarm system to use and Categories of protection.

Grades are the type of alarm system to be fitted. Grade D is the most common for domestic properties, although larger properties may require a different Grade of alarm system. Grade D requires one or more interlinked mains powered smoke alarms (and heat alarms if required), each with an integral stand-by supply. The back-up supply can be from a rechargeable Lithium battery or alkaline battery.

Interlinking the alarms is essential as it provides an earlier warning for residents and the best chance of escape. When one alarm goes off, all the other alarms on the system activate – and there’s little chance of the occupant sleeping through that noise! Interlinking can be achieved through hardwiring or by using wireless interconnection technology, such as Aico’s RadioLINK, which is increasingly popular in new builds as it allows for a more flexible system; last minute changes to building layout can easily be accommodated. Furthermore, buildings with concrete ceilings and unusual layouts are readily accommodated with these systems.

Grade F systems using battery powered alarms only are still permissible in certain existing properties, but we would advise against these because of the issues caused by residents not replacing the batteries.

Categories are the level of protection afforded by the smoke alarm system. This will generally be dependent on a risk assessment of the property and its occupants. The categories range from High (Category LD1) through to Minimum (Category LD3) protection.

For those unsure, Aico recommends Medium protection (Category LD2) for the majority of installations. The level of protection required will dictate the number of rooms to be protected with an alarm, as laid out in BS 5839-6:2013.

DOTTING THE I’SIf you are in doubt as to what alarm type you should use (e.g. where the bathroom is close to the kitchen or where there is an open plan kitchen) then there’s the Multi-Sensor to the rescue.

A Multi-Sensor combines optical and heat sensors in the one alarm unit and has built-in intelligence which enables it to not only monitor the signals from both sensors, but also to interpret them. This allows it to detect all different fire types, from fast flaming through to slow smouldering, and provide the best possible protection to residents. Yes, it’s pricier than a single sensor alarm but then you get double the sensors, plus in-built intelligence.

ONE STEP BEYONDTo really get to grips with fire alarm systems and all they have to offer, you might want to consider a dedicated training scheme to ensure your contractors are fully up to speed in best practice and the latest guidelines and regulations. There are a number of these available through colleges and also from manufacturers, including ourselves with our AFPTIS scheme which has now trained over 10,000 contractors!

There are also plenty of resources out there to help with the alarm selection process, including books, apps and web sites. Aico has a wide range of these including our Electrical Contractors Handybook, our online Smoke Alarm Specification Selector at www.aico.co.uk and a recently produced short YouTube animation (www.youtube.com/user/aicoalarms) to help further explain what alarms to fit where.

Fitting the right alarm type is fundamental to a successful smoke alarm installation. If you’ve done your job properly by fitting a quality mains powered alarm with the appropriate sensor for the alarm’s location, there is no reason why you should hear back from the home owner for the life of the alarm.

A wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, Aico is a market leader in residential fire and CO protection in the UK. All Alarms are designed and built in Ireland specifically to meet the UK standards and regulations. For more information please go to www.aico.co.uk or contact Aico on 01691 664100 or [email protected].

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“According to the research conducted by Wood for Good, there are two ways to decrease CO2 in the atmosphere - either by reducing emissions, or by removing CO2 and storing it. Wood has the unique ability to do both.

Carbon sequestration describes long-term storage of carbon dioxide or other forms of carbon to either mitigate or defer global warming and avoid dangerous climate change. This is an extremely complex process that has taken mankind centuries to mimic. The latest technological advances have made it possible to take carbon dioxide out of the air via mechanical processes and store it deep underground, but this is only a recent innovation.

Something as simple as planting a tree can sequester carbon. Trees use photosynthesis to take carbon dioxide out of the air and transform it into sugars which it uses to sustain and grow. Sequestration of carbon dioxide by

trees from the atmosphere equates to approximately 900kg of CO2 per cubic meter of wood, which it holds captive during its entire lifetime, even when it is reprocessed in the form of a building.

The amount of carbon sequestered in a forest can be increased via forest management and reforestation, which involves replanting trees to replace those cut down for timber to increase the carbon density of a pre-existing forest. Commercially managed woodland locks down one third more CO2 than wild forest woodland. Globally, forests could provide abatement to about 25% of current emissions by 2030 through reduced deforestation, forest management and afforestation.

There is an ongoing requirement and government responsibility to decarbonise the national grid by 2050. This involves reducing the operational energy required for the heating and lighting of a building.

We may commonly hear the term ‘carbon sequestration’ but what does it actually mean? The dictionary definition of sequestration is ‘isolated and hidden away’. To put it simply, it is the process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2). Within the built environment there are often discussions focused on operational carbon emissions in relation to the environmental impact of building but not necessarily sequestered carbon. Greg Cooper, Pre-Construction Manager of the X-LAM Alliance, speaks about the positive impact of cross laminated timber (CLT) on carbon sequestration within the built environment.

CARBON SEQUESTRATION - LOCKING UP CARBON AND UNLOCKING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF TIMBER

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When considering the whole life carbon of buildings, the embodied energy forms a significant part. Reducing the levels of embodied carbon is critical and can be achieved through the application of structural timber technology.

Solid wood products such as cross laminated timber (CLT) are natural, renewable and are far less energy-intensive to produce and apply than alternative materials. When compared to other building materials such as concrete or steel, the environmental credentials of CLT are far superior. Not only is it a renewable material, it involves very little waste during production and is extremely carbon efficient to transport. When we consider the whole manufacturing processes for the production of each m3 of CLT, -676kg of CO2 will still be stored after the production process.

Due to the woods sequestration of CO2, the overall carbon footprint for a CLT building is lowered by up to 75%. To put into context the extent of the benefits of CLT - a typical timber house has the ability to lock up

19 tonnes of CO2, meaning that if the government were to hit their target of building 200,000 homes per year - but only using timber frame methods - this would mean an extra -3.81million tonnes of CO2

sequestered and stored every year. It is believed that a single five-storey, cross laminated timber building is able to cut emissions by levels equivalent to removing as many as 600 cars from the road for a year.

The recent development of advanced CLT products, has allowed developers to build in excess of 10 storey buildings from timber. This is of extreme benefit in urban areas that are constantly looking to reduce their carbon footprint. The carbon stored in the panels of these buildings help to offset the greenhouse gases that are released during the production of other building materials and in the construction of the build.

With timber supply being one of very few truly global industries, it is important to constantly enable the expansion of the sector in order to meet demand through sustainable and ecological practices. Potential benefits of lower carbon construction, job creation and reforestation through the consideration of sequestered carbon are crucial. The X-LAM Alliance use only PEFC and FSC® certified timber - demonstrating commitment to the promotion of environmentally appropriate, socially

beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. This ensures that timber products are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards.

UK partner of the X-LAM Alliance, B & K Structures, have taken carbon sequestration to the next level through the creation of the carbon calculator. This advanced tool has offset carbon used to cultivate and manufacture the engineered timber against publically available specification, to create a robust and genuine guide to give our clients an informed choice on the carbon values of the materials available.

One of the X-LAM Alliances latest projects, Dalston Lane, is set to be the world’s tallest residential timber structure. The project is a new 10 storey cross laminated timber scheme consisting of a basement/first floor in concrete frame with the remaining storeys in 4489m³ of laminated timber. The cross laminated timber in this project alone will create a carbon sink 3034 tonnes of CO₂e even after energy used during manufacture has been taken into account.

It is clear that the timber industry plays a huge part in our environmental and building heritage. If we want to tackle the issue of global warming, we must embrace the benefits of this age old building material and recognise it is a vital part of our low-carbon future.”www.xlam-alliance.com

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The Government stated its aim to improve localism and to support SMEs particularly on public sector projects. But there seems to be a complete dichotomy between this well intentioned ethos, which has to be good for the economy – and the current state of public sector procurement, which in our view, completely favours the biggest, multi-national construction consultancies over smaller practices – and the UK’s largest major contractors over regional building companies.

A Flawed Route to ProcurementAt best, the current procurement methods for public sector building schemes are severely flawed. Long before any pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs) or invitations to tender (ITTs) are issued, public sector projects have to go through protracted internal governance procedures. Then there are the budget setting cycles and complex sign off processes. Time-sensitive projects often run behind schedule before they have even been approved. Going through OJEU can then add up to six more months to the procurement process.As a result, many public sector organisations look to avoid going through OJEU every time by setting up frameworks – but the way these frameworks are procured too often rules out SMEs and definitely favours larger national or multinational companies – whether for contracting or building consultancy services.

The biggest issue for SMEs is that no two public sector clients – whether NHS trusts, local authorities, schools or universities – use the same procurement

approach. Each body will use their own format and this means we have to reinvent the wheel for every single tender opportunity. And the clients have unrealistic expectations for how long a PQQ takes to complete. They estimate no more than two hours – but the reality is at least half a day and we find a full day is most likely.

Two Good but Under-utilised SolutionsThe Government has gone some way towards simplifying the process with Constructionline (CL) registration and with the development of PAS91. Constructionline registration is a pre-qualification in itself. It is very thorough and offers a common sense approach – but PQQs still ask for all the same information that is available via CL which is just not efficient for the supplier to provide in a different format time and time again.

Why do PQQs not simply ask if you are CL pre-qualified? And if yes, then only project-specific questions need answering. Why is there not more confidence in Constructionline?

The introduction of PAS91 was another sensible development and an attempt to simplify procurement. This is a publicly available, best practice standardised document for supplier assessment.

The time that could be saved for SMEs – or any member of the supply chain if PAS91 was used would be significant. But despite the availability of such a good document, the vast majority of public sector organisations still use their own forms – some of which were originally drafted

In this article, Jamie Barrett, Managing Director of building consultancy Evolution5 looks at some of the issues surrounding the existing procurement system and what could be done to encourage more SMEs to tender for public sector construction projects.

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as far back as the 1980s, making each PQQ submission a bespoke, time-intensive document to produce every time. How many public sector organisations even know PAS91 documentation actually exists? Why is this approach not widely used?

The Challenge for SMEsThe huge challenge for SMEs is that large multinational consultancies and the major contractors have whole departments dedicated to working on PQQs and tender submissions. The average SME simply does not have these resources so entering into public sector procurement takes senior staff away from fee-earning work and this puts significant pressure on these businesses. And whilst submissions from SMEs may be technically excellent, they will never be as polished as those produced by major companies with many more resources – when every document has to be bespoke.

Another example is insurance. In both OJEU and non-OJEU PQQs, professional indemnity insurance is set so high that SMEs are completely eliminated at the outset. Why would you need £10 million of professional indemnity insurance to be in place for project management or cost control services on a £1 million building project – when the services being tendered for do not involve design or engineering the building? But we see this requirement all the time and £10 million of insurance is prohibitively costly for an SME.

Overall – and very worryingly, there seems to be no appetite in the public sector for change to deliver the Government’s laudable ambitions of increasing public sector work with SMEs and improving localism.

The Issues Post-PQQIf the first stage of the tendering is successful, then there is a further lengthy and resource-intensive process to go through which again is a major challenge for SMEs. There is no doubt that frameworks for building services are largely populated by the biggest companies – but in our view, these frameworks do not necessarily offer a best value route to procurement.

Overall, public sector procurement lacks a strategic approach and is simply driven by the need to get suppliers on to a framework to make the process as fast and as easy as possible and avoid the need for the protracted OJEU system. Our experience has shown that public sector organisations have a strong tendency to ‘do what they’ve always done’ rather than look at alternative solutions, and methods of procurement and suppliers who could potentially offer better value.

As an example, construction management is rarely considered as an alternative to design and build or traditional procurement. This is simply down to a lack of understanding of the advantages. As a procurement method, construction management can be a really

effective way of getting projects underway much faster and with greater control for the client. And this is at a time when contractors are becoming far more risk averse and selective about the projects they are tendering for post-recession – creating issues for clients with less attractive packages of work.

A Shocking StatisticA shocking fact for Evolution5 is that despite working on over 100 PQQs, taking expert advice and professional input in the quality of our proposals, requesting feedback on every single one and ploughing that knowledge and experience back into the next opportunity, we have been successful on zero tenders to date. Yet in complete contrast, our customer satisfaction scores across the board are outstanding – 100% in the past year and 99.4% since Evolution5 was established in 2007. And 100% of our customers, which includes a high percentage of public sector organisations, would use our services again.

This suggests something is radically wrong with the public sector procurement system.

How Opportunities for SMEs can be Improved

Our recommendations for change include:• Standardised PQQs using either Constructionline

registration to pre-qualify or the PAS91 standardised documentation. Only evidence of project-specific skills and experience would then need to be provided, radically reducing the time spent on PQQs.

• A clearly defined set of accreditations, qualifications and professional memberships to ‘qualify’ SMEs for public sector tendering opportunities.

• Sensible cost banding of projects – clearly not all SMEs would have the resources to deliver a £100m project.

• There is no clear non-OJEU process for smaller work packages – for example, school projects up to £1.5m. There has to be a better way of communicating these opportunities to SMEs. A supply chain database would help address this. Currently even small packages go to the major supply chain partners on the frameworks – because it is just easier but this is leaving SMEs out in the cold.

• More public sector clients need to actively and genuinely demonstrate a commitment to localism and to supporting SMEs by making it possible for these fantastic, flexible, agile, customer-focused and innovative organisations to become part of the supply chain.

• Failing that, central Government needs to mandate a suitable process.

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Article By: Jason Godfrey, General Manager, Safesite

The benefits of green roofs are substantial. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, they are an important and cost effective means of enhancing biodiversity, increasing the life expectancy of the roof membrane, improving the quality of water, run-off and air quality, and providing a sound insulation barrier. Their greater thermal mass also has a positive impact on a building’s energy consumption by improving its thermal performance.

Although they are self sustaining, these roofs still require maintenance. This may be vegetation maintenance, removing unwanted plant material and replacing failed plants or checking drain outlets and fire breaks, inspecting flashings and mastic of the roofing membrane itself. Rooflights and solar panels will also need to be cleaned, antennae serviced and litter and debris removed from the roof. Taking all this into account, it is likely that maintenance will need to be carried out at least twice a year, which according to the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) is frequent activity.

Maintenance requirements for green roofs should be planned for at the design stage, and provision needs to be made for safety systems so that work can be carried out safely. When considering a safety system, the general rule is for collective measures such as guardrails to be the first priority, especially when many of those accessing the roof, such as landscapers, will have limited experience and training when it comes to working at height.

There will be occasions where collective measures are not suitable. In these situations, fall restraint or fall arrest systems including roof anchors and lifelines provide an alternative solution. Lifelines such as Safesite’s Horizontal Lifeline provide the user with continual hands free protection along the length of the system without the need to detach.

Alternatively, roof anchors such as the Mobile Man Anchor can be used as a single unit or as a series of anchors linked together via the Safesite horizontal lifeline to provide user protection. Whenever possible these systems should be used as fall restraint, preventing the user from reaching the leading edge. If the user does need to work in an area where a fall is possible, the system will become fall arrest and should only be used by those who have been trained on both the equipment and rescue.

As with any form of work at height, safety on the roofs must not be overlooked. By considering safety at the design stage, systems can be installed before planting, allowing the roof to grow ‘around’ the system, making it less obtrusive, but still ensuring that work can be carried out in complete safety.

For more information, visit www.safesite.co.uk

Jason Godfrey, General Manager at Safesite, explains the importance of safety solutions on green roofs.

As we become increasingly conscious about the environment and green issues, the demand for sustainable construction has grown. This has lead to an increase in green roofs, particularly in cities where these roofs are seen as an important part of combating the effects of climate change.

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Article By: Steve Leonard, Managing Director, Ledaire Fabrications

Without adequate ventilation, caterers run alarming risks to staff safety, food quality and customer satisfaction - staff stressed by excessive heat under-perform, food tastes are corrupted and safety precautions risk going down the pan.

It takes a lot of effort to disguise these kind of shortcomings. And there’s enough choice out there for customers to be more selective about where they spend their money. Ventilation is quite simple. Air has to be removed, and replaced - constantly. And enough air has to be removed to take away deadly combustion fumes and corrupting cooking odours, as close to the source as possible. The HSE recommends the trusty hood for coping with the bulk of extraction above gas-fired appliances, and any others for that matter capable of generating heat, water vapour, fumes and odours.

Steve Leonard, Managing Director of Ledaire Fabrications, the catering ventilation specialists said: “The guidelines provide an excellent set of precautions to start with. However, canopy overhangs of up to 450mm could be recommended over large convection ovens, bread ovens, pizza ovens and hobs where pans are left to boil.”

When installing new equipment, it’s worth making sure that each appliance’s required air extraction rates can be obtained. Then by adding up the air velocity requirements for each appliance, a total air movement requirement can be calculated for the hood. The HSE guidelines however, provide some air flow rate estimations for different work capacities.

To be effective, Ledaire’s Steve Leonard stresses that a ventilation system must allow for extracted air to be replaced. The HSE estimates that around 85% of the total air needed tends to be supplied by mechanical ventilation, with the rest coming from adjoining areas. This keeps the kitchen under what is called negative pressure, helping prevent the escape of cooking odours.

Not wanting to scare smaller businesses into wiping out their profits with unnecessary ventilation fitting installations, the HSE points out that they can naturally ventilate for replacement air through wall grilles, doors and windows. But, any air fed into the kitchen should be fed from clean areas where pest entry can be controlled and external pollution is absent.

An air velocity of more than 0.25l/s passing through a serving hatch would probably be considered as too

draughty by customers. This rate may be tolerated or even welcomed in hot areas such as serving counters.

“A good balance of incoming and extracted air, together with removal of hot vapours at source, should help prevent kitchens becoming too hot,” said Steve Leonard. “The replacement air inlets can be positioned to provide cooling air over any hotter work positions. And if this isn’t enough, some form of overhead air outlet can be incorporated to discharge cool air.

“I’ve seen far too many freestanding fans being used for cooling,” said Steve. “These can be a huge safety hazard in a kitchen, putting people at risk from electric shock and tripping over trailing cables. They also risk spreading unhealthy micro-organisms or set up air movements that could harm the efficiency of any fixed ventilation systems already in use.”

Ledaire systems feed cool air through insulated hood sections, from dampened grilles with adjustable supply nozzles for concentrating on hot-spots.

“Air induction hoods provide a good long-term energy efficiency measure,” according to Steve Leonard. “They save on electricity bills over the years by using the natural flow of air created by convection within the hood. By isolating the cooking area’s air space, induction hoods use only twenty per cent of the total volume of air exhausted from the kitchen. Induction hoods are the best for filtering grease, which in turn reduces the fire risk. With a good induction hood, all the HSE recommendations can be met in a system that will also save on running costs.” www.ledaire.com

In this article we look at ventilation guidelines designed to help make commercial and public sector kitchens more hygienic, safe and good for business.

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Bauder Strikes Gold Once Again With Investors In People

Flat roofing specialists Bauder have once again been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) Gold status, which recognises high performing organisations that put their people at the heart of their success.

This is the second time that the company, based in Ipswich, has been awarded the highest accreditation of Gold, an accolade that is awarded to only 7% of applicants each year; which is particularly impressive considering over a third of the UK’s workforce used IiP this year.

Now in its 24th year, Investors in People has long been acknowledged as the most successful framework for business improvement through people, and its accreditations are regarded as a mark of real organisational excellence around the world. The primary objective of IiP is to optimise workforce performance by championing best practice in people management and equipping organisations with the tools to succeed. www.bauder.co.uk

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Everbuild – A Sika Company Expands Their Powdered Tile Adhesive Range

Everbuild – A Sika Company are thrilled to be expanding their array of powdered tile adhesives by introducing four new products to the popular range. The key product within the new range is Lightweight Extra Floor and Wall Tile Adhesive, a multi-purpose product created from a unique lightweight formula which can be utilised as a thick, thin or pourable adhesive depending on how much the product is diluted whist still retaining its superb quality and performance. Its high means one 15kg bag can cover the same area as a standard 25kg bag. This product is also dust reduced and made from an eco-friendly formula containing approx. 50% sustainable raw-materials.Also within the range is Standard Set Tile Adhesive, a cement based wall and floor tile adhesive with excellent adhesion and non-slip properties, formulated specifically to give a longer open and working time. Large Format Tile Adhesive is a synthetic resin-modified thin bed adhesive that is specifically formulated for binding large format ceramic, vitrified, porcelain and stone tiles to walls and some floors and finally a PTB Adhesive which is a pourable thick bed adhesive for bonding large format tiles to floors in highly loaded areas.www.everbuild.co.uk

Enquiry No 42

Interpave At Flood Expo

The trade association Interpave is exhibiting at The Flood Expo at ExCeL, London on 14th – 15th October 2015. Interpave is the driving force behind concrete block permeable pavements and will be promoting the latest developments with this important sustainable drainage (SuDS) technique. A key strength is an ability to remove water-borne pollution offering fresh opportunities with a gradual supply of treated water that can be exploited for harvesting, ecology and innovative landscape design. This is covered in the latest edition of Interpave’s ‘SuDS + Permeable Paving Today’ guide, which will be available at the show. Entry tickets to The Flood Expo are free and you can register online at www.thefloodexpo.co.uk or call 0117 930 4927. www.paving.org.uk

Enquiry No 44

Securikey’s Low Cost Key Tracking Solution Offered As Standard

Securikey has extended the functionality offered by its extensive range of high security key cabinets, vaults and key filing systems, by incorporating the innovative closed loop feature across all steel door models as standard. Securikey’s closed loop system offers a solution for homeowners or business owners who, in

addition to controlling the use of day-to-day keys, also need to monitor the use of specific ‘high importance’ keys but without the expense of complex high tech systems. www.securikey.co.uk

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The Fabric First Event – Showcasing The Future Of Low Energy ConstructionIn the UK, our buildings account for almost half of our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. As an industry, we have spent many years building without considering the environmental impact of our houses, schools, offices and commercial developments. Today’s construction companies have been working together to create a greener industry that can produce the next-generation of properties – addressing the mounting concerns over energy consumption and working towards a more sustainable future.

There are many factors influencing the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings, these include cost savings on energy and a reduction in global warming and fuel poverty. It is clear that in order to reduce carbon emissions and ultimately save money for the end user, the industry must utilise new and innovative approaches for design and construction.

To be held on 18 November at the Inmarsat Conference Centre, London the Fabric First Event is a highly focused one day conference and exhibition designed to present the benefits of adopting ‘fabric first’ methodologies for modern energy efficient buildings. The event brings together distinguished and pioneering speakers from a broad spectrum of the industry to draw upon their considerable experience to deliver a comprehensive programme of policy and regulation presentations, plus technology and project case studies.

This event is aimed at developers, landlords and building operators, plus their key advisors – architects, specifiers, energy consultants and engineers, and their delivery partners throughout the supply-chain – main contractors, specialist sub-contractors, project managers and building technology providers.

While the price of energy is continuing to rise and the pressure on budgets has become more acute post-recession – a buildings operational performance is becoming increasingly crucial to developers, specifiers and the end consumer. The Fabric First Event will highlight the value of high performance buildings envelopes – acknowledging the rise of energy efficiency to the top of the building agenda.

Tickets to the event cost just £95 +VAT and include access to the conference and exhibition, plus lunch and refreshments throughout the day. Book now to avoid disappointment and receive 10% early bird discount with code FFEARLYBIRDwww.fabricfirstevent.co.uk/book

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Flowfresh Floors Attain HACCP International Certification

Global resin flooring manufacturer Flowcrete Group Ltd has secured International HACCP Certification for its Flowfresh range of antimicrobial enhanced polyurethane floors. This certification means that food and beverage producers operating a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) based food safety programme can specify flooring materials, safe in the knowledge that they will meet the relevant regulatory authority’s standards for safe procurement, production and processing as well as the requirements of the world’s leading quality and food safety standards.

Flowcrete Group’s Technical Director, Grant Adamson, said: “Our polyurethane range has been able to achieve the HACCP International certification thanks to its ability to deliver a long list of strict food industry flooring requirements.” The importance of installing building materials that minimise contamination and the consequent risk of foodborne illnesses was highlighted in the Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Annual Report of Incidents 2015. 1,645 contamination incidents were investigated and microbiological contamination accounted for nearly a quarter of them.

Mr Adamson added: “To provide food manufacturers with a floor that goes above and beyond the highest food safety standards, we’ve created Flowfresh out of an exclusive global partnership with the antimicrobials manufacturer Polygiene®. A silver-ion based bactericidal additive is included in the Flowfresh material, empowering the floor finish with the ability to eliminate up to 99.9% of bacteria in contact with the surface.”

The Polygiene® agent is homogenously distributed throughout the Flowfresh finish. This formulation means that physical damage to the coating won’t create a safe haven for contaminants that’s out of reach of the bacteria killing flooring ingredient. Flowfresh has also been proven to meet the ISO 22196 standard, which measures a surface’s antibacterial effectiveness on plastics and other non-porous surfaces. The polyurethane system underwent rigorous testing to show that it complied with this internationally recognised benchmark. www.flowcrete.co.uk

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Self Closing Safety Gates Provides Roof Edge Protection

Safesite, a supplier of fall protection solutions, has introduced Kee Gate, a range of self-closing safety gates as part of its product portfolio which provides workers with a safety solution when working at height. Designed to work both externally and internally and on ladders, roof hatches, walkways, with edge protection and plant machinery, Kee Gate ensures maintenance and inspection staff can fulfil their job, follow best practices and comply with current safety standards, without putting their safety at risk. Kee Gates are spring loaded so can automatically close behind the user, providing an added level of security and overcoming the potential for human

error. This type of system is the preferred solution to chains, bars or sliding tubes, as these traditional forms of protection can lead to a hazardous void, when used incorrectly. Kee Gate is available in galvanised steel and if required can be powder coated in safety yellow. The safety gate is available with standard 'U' bolts for fixing to uprights of 33.7, 42.4 and 48.3 mm diameter, enabling the gate to be fixed quickly to existing supporting structures, posts or stringers. An additional fixing pack is provided which allows the gate to be fixed to square, flat or angle uprights. Easy to install or to retro-fit existing structures, such as galvanised handrails and roof edge protection systems, Kee Gate is 1 metre wide. Designed to be trimmed on-site, this solution saves companies the time and money it takes to fabricate their own gates. www.safesite.co.uk

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One Month To Go Until Solid Wood SolutionsWith less than one month to go until this year’s Solid Wood Solutions, places are running out! Being held on September 16 2015 at the Inmarsat Conference Centre, London – packed full with industry pioneers – Solid Wood Solutions is a one day conference and exhibition that creates the ideal networking opportunity for construction professionals looking to create new connections in sustainable design and construction.

If you are interested in finding out about record-breaking, engineered timber structures, as well as other innovative projects and products in the solid wood sector, then this is an event not to be missed.

After last year’s Solid Wood Solutions was declared a success by attendees and with structural timber buildings reaching new heights of up to 10 storey in the UK – this year’s Solid Wood Solutions could not be more relevant to today’s industry. Wood is making further advances and continues to push boundaries within the construction industry – clients, engineers and contractors are now realising the extent of where this strong, sustainable, structural material can be taken.

With sustainability and offsite construction high on the building agenda - Solid Wood Solutions is the essential event to hear first-hand from industry leaders and innovators. Wood may be one of the world's oldest building materials, but it is now also one of the most advanced.

This one day conference and exhibition will showcase the very best in engineered timber by creating a platform for the industry's innovators to present some of the most prestigious projects from across the UK and Europe.

As engineered timber is one of the fastest growing modern methods of construction, this event is designed to inspire through innovation. Tickets are just £125 +vat. Book now to avoid disappointment: www.solidwoodsolutions.co.uk/book

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The Midlands Construction Summit – 2025 Construction Strategy – 10 years and counting!The Construction 2025 Industrial Strategy provides a vision of how the industry and government will work together to transform and grow the construction sector over the next decade.

The targets of the strategy are clear;• a 33% reduction in both the initial cost of construction and the whole life

cost of assets; • a 50% reduction in overall time from inception to completion for new

build and refurbished assets; • a 50% reduction in carbon emissions; • a 50% reduction in the trade gap between total exports and imports of

construction products and materials.

The 2025 Construction Strategy was debated in detail at the inaugural Midlands Construction Summit in 2014– so what has changed in the past 12 months?

What was once a backward looking sector is now stepping into the modern world and looking forward, planning the

transition to a low-carbon environment through the utilisation of advanced technology and the growth of a thriving British economy.

This year the Midlands Construction Summit will return on 06 October at the NEC, Birmingham to help the Midlands built environment sector reflect on industry changes made in the past 12 months as well as developing the regional construction strategy and identifying leadership opportunities.

The event will be co-located as part of UK Construction Week and will include talks from key industry leaders including Peter Hansford – UK Chief Construction Advisor, Mark Wakeford – Managing Director of Stepnell, Steve Speller – Managing Director of Speller Metcalfe, and Mark Robinson – Chief Executive of Scape Group

The combined conference and exhibition will host over 300 innovators, leaders, supply chain specialists and high level individuals, all operating in the various key construction sectors, gathering together to discuss the Construction 2025 Industrial Strategy.

Tickets are on sale at £125 +VAT Go! Public readers receive an exclusive 20% discount on tickets with the following promotional code: L2M20

Book now to avoid disappointment:www.midlandsconstructionsummit.co.uk

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Sustainable, Secure Perimeters For High Density Urban DevelopmentsAs our urban centres grow, so pressure builds on our green spaces. The drive to build new domestic, commercial and industrial property is hampered by a lack of available space and a need to often repurpose existing land. There is a tendency for new developments to be built in such a way that there is very little space for incorporating green elements such as verges, and the driving imperative is usually to make maximum use of what little space there is.

But of course greenery remains very important. The benefits of plants within the urban environment are well understood. As well as absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, plants are important in helping to absorb airborne particulates and significantly reduce pollution. And of course they encourage insects and birds vital to the health of gardens.

So what are the innovative options for incorporating plants into the urban environment in such a way that they integrate with our high density building programmes and maximise what little available space there is? Fencing and boundary walls are the obvious areas in which developers and local authorities should be considering a green approach as part of their strategies for improving public health.

Mobilane’s Green Screen is, as the name suggests, a pre-cultivated screen which features a galvanised high carbon steel weldmesh that supports 65 ivy plants, each of which is trained through the mesh as it grows. The steel weldmesh itself delivers a highly effective security barrier, while the ivy flourishes and requires minimal maintenance (unlike a traditional hedge which requires periodic heavy

pruning and is prone to collapse in high winds or snow). As well as different species of ivy, the screens can also feature Hornbeam, Beech, Ligustrum and Pyracantha.

Quick and easy to install, Green Screens come in a range of sizes and provide an instant green solution that becomes more verdant over time. They can be installed free standing or up against existing brick and stone walls, and can even be attached to walls above ground to create a living wall.

Due to their narrow footprint Green Screens are idea for providing secure and sustainable perimeter fencing where space is an issue. Also, where pressure to meet tight construction deadlines means planting hedges and waiting for them to grow is not an option, Green Screens provide an instant and superior solution.The ivy of Green Screens requires minimal maintenance and as well as helping to improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and airborne particulates, also serves to attract bees and other insects. The benefits of plants in tackling the ‘heat island effect’ in build-up areas is well understood.

Green Screens have an expected life of 45 years, giving them a very high biodiversity footprint. They also have additional benefits over walls and wooden fences as they deter graffiti and vandalism. Green Screens represent an innovative and highly efficient solution to incorporating living plants into the busy urban environment, and with a wide range of applications, and multiple benefits, are becoming increasingly commonplace.www.mobilane.co.uk

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Mapei Unveils Its Exclusive London Showroom – Mapei World, London CityMapei, the world’s leading manufacturer of adhesive and chemical products for the construction industry is pleased to announce the opening of its UK Showroom based in the architectural design area - Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, London.

The impressive Showroom, designed by Marco Manzoni from Mapei SpA, was unveiled to key customers on Thursday 2nd July and was officially opened by Adriana Spazzoli, Operational Marketing & Communications Director and Veronica Squinzi Global Development Director, together with the Mapei UK

Joint Managing Director’s Phil Breakspear and Mark Louch. To celebrate the opening the Italian Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano came to show support and Guest Speaker Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham Kt, was invited to provide insight into the future of the British and European Economy.

The showroom is a first for the Mapei Group and demonstrates the relationship between Manufacturer and Architect, from technical expertise and innovation, to providing bespoke project solutions in the UK and internationally.

Each of the 15 product lines is displayed in the Showroom through a series of textured samples and prestigious project references, accompanied by installation videos and supporting literature; offering Architects, contractors and designers alike a comprehensive guide for specifying Mapei products.

Mapei’s Specification and Technical Teams are on hand throughout the year together with the training team, to provide practical and theory based guidance on the selection, installation and maintenance of Mapei products - through a calendar of dedicated CPD presentations. The technical CPD presentations cover a range of topics such as; Fast Track Screeds, Avoiding Ceramic Tiling Failures, Sub Floor Preparation and Successful waterproofing and many more. The Showroom has been fitted out using a range of Mapei products; in particular the floor and walls have been finished with Ultratop Loft - a new highly decorative, unique wall and floor coating, suitable for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The CPD presentation room has been fitted with pre-finished wood flooring adhered with Ultrabond Eco S955 1K.

The Showroom promises to be a centre of excellence for Mapei, providing hands-on, practical and informative support throughout the entire specification process.

For more information on events, training dates and CPD presentations subscribe to Mapei UK’s Newsletter, details can be found on www.mapei.co.uk. For any further queries please email [email protected] or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970.

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VEKA Approved Installer Northfield Glass Restores Period Flair To Parish-Owned Pub

A Worcestershire Parish Council has called in the services of VEKA Approved Installer, Northfield Glass Centre Ltd., to update the windows at picturesque

country pub, The Dolphin at Bishampton. The village's residents obtained a government loan to buy the pub when it came up for sale in 2013, fearing the loss of an important part of their community. www.vekauk.com

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Integration is the key factor which underpins the latest new product launch from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems.

Their Comar 9P.i Framing system offers fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing, allowing tilt/turn or casement windows to hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as rebated doors.

With the addition of thermal foam and triple glazing Comar 9P.i offers U-values down to 0.77. Comar announce they have incorporated the technology from their Comar 9P.i system into the Comar 5P.i window range, and are now launching the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system which integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i creating the option for standalone high performance windows.

The brief to Comar’s Design Team was to specifically meet architectural demands; low U-values, matching slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn, large glazing pocket for acoustic glass, secured by design and large sizes. www.comar-alu.co.uk

Enquiry No 53

An Open And Shut Case For In Situ Testing

There are many closers on the market which have been successfully tested to BS 8300 with full third party accreditation but which, when fitted in a real life application, simply do not work effectively. The answer, of course, is to test the closer in situ. HOPPE are pleased to offer onsite samples to ensure that the closer plus a full technical back up service to advise on the best product to use for an individual application. For example it be more appropriate to fit an asymmetric rack and pinion closer like the

ARRONE 8300 which is perfect for use on high frequency doors such as in hospitals, nursing homes, surgeries schools along with other commercial applications where style finish and performance are required. www.hoppe.co.uk

Enquiry No 56

Soundsecure Doorsets From Premdor Balances Building Regulations With Cost And Appearance

Building Regulations relating to apartment entrance locations are particularly complex requiring a combination of multi-point security locking, Fireshield FD30 or FD60 Firedoor performance and sound reducing construction. Doors must present a thumb turn release facility to assist escape in the event of fire and be compliant with all mobility regulations. In addition, Premdor Apartment SoundSecure Doorsets carry Secured by Design approvals. The Premdor range balances the above requirements with stunning good looks and a highly competitive pricing structure. Available with two door frame options, traditional timber or the new Ecoframe which is made from recycled materials finished with a powder coated, maintenance free Aluminium skin. Premdor SoundSecure Doorsets are available with most standard flush door or moulded panel designs and are factory hung on CE marked steel hinges. www.premdor.co.uk

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Wrightstyle Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

Wrightstyle, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of steel and aluminium advanced glazing systems, has been certified to ISO 9001 with the British Standards Institute (BSI). BSI has been certifying organizations for their quality management systems since 1978, and is a globally accredited certification service, approved by a wide range of international standards bodies including the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

The ISO 9001 certification, the world’s most widely recognised quality management standard, was awarded for “the manufacture and supply of specialised glazing systems” – and covers every aspect of Wrightstyle’s business from quotation through to the final supply of fully fabricated systems.A growing number of major specifiers and contractors require ISO 9001 compliance from their suppliers, and Wrightstyle’s certification now provides that quality assurance.

The company provides a high level of customer service with quality products, with significant investments to develop market-leading systems to mitigate against fire or terrorist threat. Wrightstyle supplies its systems worldwide. ISO 9001 requires continued external and internal auditing, with trained internal staff providing continual review and assessment, and to identify areas for further improvement.

“This certification means that customers and suppliers can be assured that we are committed to excellence in everything we do,” said Denis Wright, chairman of Wrightstyle. “It means we can effectively operate as an extension of our customers’ supply chain for the fabrication and supply of our specialist glazing systems, meeting all their requirements throughout the project process,” he said. www.wrightstyle.co.uk

Enquiry No 58

Crittall Solution For Listed Lidl Development

Successful supermarket chain, Lidl, faced an unusual challenge with its plans to develop a store on the Lower Bristol Road in Bath. Occupying the chosen site was an empty and vandalised single storey industrial building circa 1966.Lidl invariably plumps for new-build stores but, having split the acquisition of the site with a property developer, the new owners’ demolition plans were thwarted by an unexpected Grade II listing.

The reason for English Heritage’s attention was the mode of construction of the otherwise unremarkable structure. The 57,000 sq ft. building was the first example in the UK of the use of the Mero Space Frame. This German system, incorporating solid steel tubes of standard length connected by spherical metal nodes, was designed to support the roof with the minimum number of columns.

Birmingham-based Lapworth Partnership was engaged to meet the challenge and worked with Bath and North East Somerset Council’s conservation officer and English Heritage in the South West region to arrive at an acceptable refurbishment and upgrade of the building.

In order to replicate the slenderness of the original aluminium fenestration a steel window system was selected for all the continuous high-level glazing. The company supplied banks of coupled W20 and MW40 section fixed frames, double glazed in long runs. These were interspersed with bespoke insulated pressings both internally and externally to allow a link between upper and lower level windows, roof and internal services. Another element was a narrow metal fascia running at roof level around the building. This was recreated in steel together with its specially designed fixing system to replace the original aluminium and asbestos sill.

A further aspect of the original design is a series of large louvred panels that originally had been attached to internal plant but which were an important visual element of the external elevation. Crittall reproduced these metal louvres. www.crittall-windows.co.uk

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Caesarstone Unveils 5 New Colours For Autumn/Winter 15

Caesarstone has unveiled five, stunning new colours for this autumn/winter. Three of the colours – Statuario, Symphony Grey and Urban Safari – will be exciting new additions to Caesarstone’s pioneering Supernatural series of colours, whilst Raw Concrete, a semi-matt, putty coloured quartz and Vanilla Noir, a dramatically dark colour, will join the Classico Collection.

Launched just three years ago, Caesarstone’s Supernatural Series, with its focus upon emulating the aesthetic appeal and tactility of natural materials, and in particular, marble, has been exceptionally well received. The range is acknowledged as having set a new ‘blueprint’ for quartz and the new colours are being launched as a direct response to demand from retailers, designers, architects and consumers alike. As with Caesarstone’s existing colours, the new palette provides an incredibly realistic, yet highly versatile alternative to marble and natural stone that can be specified throughout the home to stunning effect. Colours are perfectly in keeping with the current mood for muted, timeless shades – see the warm earthiness of Urban Safari or the cool, contemporary aesthetic of Symphony Grey. Vanilla Noir has a dark, opulent density that makes it perfect for industrially influenced kitchens, whilst Statuario with its elegant, soft grey veining will surely become as popular as Caesarstone’s 2014 hit, Calacatta Nuvo. Raw Concrete, meanwhile, belies its name with a warm, urbane appearance that is beautifully aligned with the current vogue for pared down, modern rustic room schemes.


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A Refined and Sophisticated Engineering ProcessAs with all Caesarstone quartz, the new colours might embody the beauty and tactility of natural materials down to the very last detail, but that is where the similarity ends. The result of a refined and sophisticated manufacturing process, Caesarstone has championed the design and production of superior quality quartz.

Versatility, Durability… Peace of MindUnlike marble and many natural materials, Caesarstone’s quartz is completely non-porous. This means it can be used for myriad applications throughout the home – including within bathrooms, wet rooms and shower rooms. It is also so durable and resistant to wear and tear that it can be confidently used for flooring. And unlike marble, a spilled glass of red wine, olive oil or beetroot is unlikely to trouble a Caesarstone work surface. Ditto heavy pans, scratchy scourers and even ‘creative’ kids. Chris Pepper, Caesarstone UK’s Business Development and Marketing Manager says, “We are really pleased to be unveiling these five, fabulous new colours. The Supernatural colours in particular offer the unquestionable appeal of marble and natural stone, but deliver so much more than simply aesthetic values – and it is this outstanding blend of style, longevity and durability that makes Caesarstone’s quartz such a superb specification for so many applications. These new colours are some of our most exciting and significant to date and we have been delighted by the early enthusiasm shown by customers.” www.caesarstone.co.uk

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The German premium manufacturer of firing technology Spartherm proudly presents an exclusive range of bioethanol fireplaces branded ebios-fire® which are now also made available for the discerning customer in Great Britain.

Made And Tested In Germany - In order to provide an optimum of customer service, the expansive range of ebios-fire® models comprises both standard and made to measure built-in fireplace models in almost any thinkable layout. Great versatility, product safety and outstanding German quality are key values at Spartherm's production facilities where all ebios-fire® models are originally designed, crafted and tested by passionate, skilled craftsmen.

Test certificates issued by TÜV Germany further underline the outstanding safety of ebios-fire® bioethanol fires, which feature a wide choice of manual and automatic bioethanol burners. Versatility Is Key - The ebios-fire® range of products is available in a vast variety of finishes meeting the requirements of architects and interior designers on an international level.

Please visit www.ebios-fire.com or write to [email protected] for further information. Spartherm – The Fire Company – www.spartherm.com

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Compact High Pressure Laminate Finds Its Feet

Hundreds of metres of compact grade High Pressure Laminate from Abet Laminati has been used to innovative effect at the new £20m Shree Swaminarayan Sidhant Sajivan Mandal Temple in Kingsbury, London. As part of the design, Brent Plastics supplied Abet Laminati’s Decori Minimi 567 and 568 in 0.9mm in a Mandarin texture and 807 in compact grade in a SEI texture from the Colours range. The Decori Minimi range offers a mottled effect decor. This laminate was fabricated to produce innovative shoe lockers in both the male and female changing areas as well as shower lockers, cubicles and wall panelling in the sports complex and elsewhere. The compact grade laminate is widely used for cubicles, lockers and changing rooms where high quality performance and design are carefully crafted together to create an attractive visual experience. www.abetuk.com

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Warmth In Church? More Than Just A Wing And A Prayer!

Modern radiators offer a significant part of the answer to the problems of heating older churches. Chris Dunphy owns Christopher Dunphy Ecclesiastical Limited in Rochdale. One of the latest churches to get the ‘Dunphy treatment’ is The Drive Methodist Church in Lytham St Anne’s which involved Stelrad’s K3 Compact radiators, providing exceptional heat levels from a smaller footprint. Fnd out more about Stelrad’s radiators at www.stelrad.com and more about heating churches at www.dunphychurchheating.co.uk

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The Passion of MakingIn 2013 a passion for great craftsmanship, respect for a fantastic design heritage and an urge for pushing boundaries led to the establishment of Overgaard & Dyrman and to the foundation of their own workshops in Denmark. Overgaard & Dyrman values high-quality materials and significant details which reveals a complex and non-compromising design.

Overgaard & Dyrman believe the most efficient way to increase the longevity of a product lies not only in the use of great materials and a durable construction, but also in the overall design and the attention to details.

Publishing their film ‘The Passion of Making’, which is shown on their website, Overgaard & Dyrman gives a glimpse of the crafting part of the creation of their Wire Dining Chair, showing the process, complexity and passion behind their debut furniture collection, the Wire Collection.

A collection inspired by traditional saddle making techniques and metal work combined with the use of modern technology. The O&D Wire Collection includes a dining chair, a lounge chair, a lounge sofa, a coffee table and a bar stool in two heights. www.oandd.dk

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THORS-DESIGN UpcyclingThe fundamental idea behind Thors-Design furniture is that of upcycling. Rustic Azobé wood, sourced from decommissioned Danish wharves, is turned into simple and stylish designer furniture. The result is bespoke, hand-made furniture with a natural Nordic feel that retains the integrity, history and natural character of the wood.

The original raw look of the wood is a result of its exposure to the natural elements for more than half a century. Not any two pieces of wood are identical – which makes each piece of furniture a unique work of art – full of character and soul. The Restaurant Show - The Conscious Hospitality Show - Olympia - Stand UG50. www.thors-design.com

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PROBABLY THE BEST SALTLESS WATER SOFTENER IN THE WORLDPeople have been copying Aquatiere’s saltless water softeners over the past few years and have achieved limited success. Unfortunately the customer who expects ‘soft water’ was often disappointed by the fact that the softener did not perform as they expected.

Aquatiere was the first UK company to use pre-crystalisation resins such as TAC and WAC to stop scale forming in pipework and equipment and market this as a saltless water softener.

4 years of R&D later Aquatiere has now produced a product that meets customers expectations. The new Pureau range of saltless water softeners actually produce soft water using ion exchange. Resins – Simply softer water! www.aquatiere.co.uk

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New Video Highlights How To Reduce Energy In Your Building

A new video from Mitsubishi Electric shows how the company took its head office from an ‘E’ to a ‘B’ energy rating and offers advice on how other companies can do the same. With tough legislation focusing attention on energy use in the built environment, how we heat, cool and ventilate our buildings is coming under scrutiny as never before.“We’ve been on an eight year journey and one of the things we are saying in this video is that any business could and should be planning to improve the performance of their building”, explains Russell Jones who hosts the video.“Just like any other company we have had to make a strong business case for each new piece of equipment, but the fact that we have improved so much and have significantly reduced running costs shows the advantages that can be gained”.The video can be viewed on the company’s dedicated YouTube channel: https:youtube.com/mitsubishielectric2

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What’s In A kW?...…£2,000 To Be ExactLeading biomass solutions provider, Euroheat, has re-classified its HDG Compact 200 pellet or wood chip boiler to allow end-users to make the most of recent changes to the non-commercial RHI. Whereas before the most attractive tariffs ended under 200kW (199kWs or lower), this has been recently changed to include 200kW boilers, equating to £2,000 additional RHI returns a year.Simon Holden, co-founder of Euroheat explains: "Moving the parameters of one of our most popular boilers might seem a fairly insignificant change, but for RHI recipients, it means a considerable additional chunk of money. One extra kW = an extra £2,000 annually; a sizeable figure that will make a big difference to the light-commercial customers this boiler-type appeals to."The HDG Compact 200 is a highly efficient biomass boiler, designed to burn pellets or wood chips as fuel. Optimised combustion technology results in low fuel consumption, with an advanced PLC control governing the boiler's output ensuring that only the required amount of heat is produced. Fully automated, with pellets or chips transported to the combustion chamber and then ignited automatically, the Compact 200 also delivers self-activated cleaning and has a large ash container for convenience. www.euroheat.co.uk

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DO YOUR FIRE DOORS PERFORM IN A REAL LIFE SITUATION?

The ALL NEW Dataterm IHC Can Knock A Massive 25% Off Your Fuel Bill!

The all new Dataterm IHC can now control up to 4 heating zones and hot water all from 1 handy control pad allowing you to be in total control of your heating and how much it costs you. Suitable for all heating systems, it simply replaces existing time clocks and thermostats allowing greater flexibility and control. Features include

illuminated display, optimum start/stop, close temperature control, wireless sensing and an average 25% savings in fuel spend per annum. www.warmworld.co.uk

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Schell Appoints BBD As UK Distributor For Angle Valves

A recent fire at a block of flats in Pinxton, Derbyshire is the latest real life example to demonstrate the necessity of specifying the right fire doors for your new build or refurbishment works. Luckily, nobody was injured in the blaze, and leading door and window supplier to the social housing sector, Nationwide Windows, is proud to say that the fire doors it manufactured and fitted did exactly what they were supposed to do.

Fire and Rescue Services in Great Britain attended 212,500 fires in 2013 – 2014, and while this figure actually reflects the drop in fires seen in the last 10 years, the fact is that fire will kill if a building does not meet all the relevant technical and regulatory requirements for fire safety.

What’s more, the social housing sector knows all too well that there has been a significant shift since the Fire Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 with more onus placed on clients themselves to specify safely, so partnering with suppliers who hold third party accreditations is the best way to provide independent assurance to architects, specifiers, enforcing authorities and building owners that every door involved in their schemes meets all the relevant requirements, and as demonstrated in the Pixton flats – which are managed by Bolsover District Council - will do the job it is supposed to do.

Chris Costall, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager at Nationwide Windows comments: “We are obviously very thankful that nobody was injured at the Pixton flats, but equally pleased to say that our doors performed in exactly the manner they were supposed to.” www.nationwidewindows.co.uk

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Schell, the German manufacturer of washroom solutions and fittings, has appointed Bedfordshire Bathroom Distributors (BBD) as a UK distributor for its WRAS approved angle

valve range. Schell’s angle valves present a visually appealing solution for connecting showers, WCs, bidets and taps to the water supply.Gerry Deller, Managing Director of BBD, has built his business on supplying quality fittings as well as a high standard of service and views the addition of Schell Angle Valves to the range as a natural progression of the offering. Importantly he believes they add value for the customer or end user, rather than just being a smarter upgrade on standard alternatives. www.schell.eu

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ERP-Compliant Condensing Pressure Jet Boiler Launched By Ideal Commercial Boilers

The Evojet condensing range of pressure jet boilers is the first of its kind from leading British manufacturer Ideal Commercial Boilers. Available in outputs ranging from 150kW to 1450kW, the Evojet range is a dedicated condensing pressure jet boiler option that has been specially designed to meet the Energy-related Products (ErP) legislation. Evojet offers impressive ErP compliant efficiencies of up to 109.3% part load and is available in ten outputs starting at 150kW, 210kW, 270kW and 350kW. These units deliver the perfect boiler solution for all applications requiring a pressure jet unit under 400kW. The remaining Evojet outputs, comprising 450kW, 600kW, 800kW, 1000kW, 1250kW and 1450kW models, offer a highly energy efficient alternative for larger buildings where a pressure-jet boiler is required and where there is a ommitment to reducing energy use and running costs. www.idealcommercialboilers.com

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Unusual High Load Cantilever Walkway Challenge The Kidwells Estate, a 1960s-built initiative just outside Maidenhead town centre, in Berkshire, is undergoing major regeneration which involves the construction of seven new blocks. These vary from three to six storeys of structural concrete frame and are part timber clad. Long cantilever walkways that service multiple flats on the complex form an unusual feature of the new development and the demands of the walkways presented a technical challenge for the structural thermal breaks used in their construction. Now known as Parklands, the former Kidwells Estate, is a landmark £27.1 million project, scheduled for completion later this year. It is a scheme for One Housing and in replacing seven 1960s-built apartment blocks, the redevelopment will provide 204 new mixed tenure high quality homes.

On completion the development will provide three and four bedroom family homes; as well as one and two bedroom apartments. One Housing manages over 15,000 homes across 27 London boroughs and surrounding counties; and in the last three years has delivered more than 1,500 new affordable homes, with plans to build a further 3,600 by 2019 to help meet the housing shortage.

The unusual construction challenge involving the walkways at Parklands, is brought about because the design consideration, both aestheticaly and for the benefit of residents and visitors, requires as much natural light as possible to be available in the areas around the cantilever walkways.

To meet this requirement, extensive light wells have been introduced at regular intervals along the length of the galleries. These wells are effectively a series of elongated spaces, which separate the walkways from the building for large sections. As a result, there are far fewer structural connection points between the walkways and the building than would normally be anticipated, so the connectivity opportunities are very limited.

The walkways themselves being cantilever concrete construction into internal reinforced concrete frame. Schöck is the supplier of the structural thermal breaks and because of the restricted connectivity point opportunities, the products had to resist a much greater shear load than would be the case with a more conventional design. In addition to this, the support condition of the external columns and edge beams also had to be taken into account and there was a limitation too on slab thickness for the dowel connections.

The solution required a relatively unusual combination of products and the issues were resolved by Schöck designing in its type HPC Isokorb. It is a product utilised only if horizontal, tension and compression forces are present in the design and additionally it is necessary to integrate the type QP90+QP90 Isokorb as well, for linear or point connection to support high shear loads.

Schöck type SLD Q50 heavy duty stainless steel dowels were also incorporated to enable the transfer of vertical shear forces and allow two directional lateral movements at the expansion joints. The result was a completely secure thermally insulated load-bearing connection at all of the restricted, but key structural points.

The Isokorb structural thermal break range enables connections to be made between concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel – and the many different unit types available, combined with their ability to enable the transmission of shear, bending moment, tension and compression forces, also means that the options available effectively run into hundreds when the different combinations are taken into account.

All units provide BBA Certification and LABC Registration and meet compliance with the relevant UK building regulations. The requirement described in BRE IP1/06 – a document cited in Building Regulations Approved Documents Part L1 and L2 and Section 6 in Scotland – that the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI) must be greater than, or equal to, 0.75 for residential buildings, is easily met by incorporating the Schöck Isokorb.

A comprehensive 236 page ‘Technical Guide’ is available, which displays the complete range of thermal break applications. A new free ‘Thermal Bridging Guide’ is also available on request. www.schoeck.co.uk

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Marmox Thermoblock Specified For Affordable Passivhaus Project

A development of 25 new properties for a leading social housing provider, located close to Minehead on the Bristol Channel, is making use of Thermoblock from Marmox in order to meet the very stringent airtightness and insulation standards demanded under PassivHaus guidelines. The project for Hastoe Housing, is seeing Halsall Construction Limited build a total of 20 houses to full PassivHaus requirements, while a further five also offer excellent energy performance. Thermoblock is available in several widths to suit different wall constructions and features miniature columns of concrete encapsulated within high performance insulation. They can be used at upper floor levels and other locations as well as around the perimeter to the oversite. The Site Agent for Halsall Construction Limited, John Gray, commented: “The PassivHaus properties feature the use of 150 mm wide Celcon aircrete blocks up to floor level then the course of Marmox Thermoblocks and another single course of blocks above, which ultimately carries the timber frame. The outside of the buildings then features either local stone or render outside a further 200 mm thickness of Kingspan Kooltherm insulation. The Thermoblock is employed to help achieve the very low U-value, while the airtightness figure required is 0.6 (m3/m2hr)”. Each course of Thermoblock was bedded on mortar and jointed with Marmox Multibond, the manufacturer’s versatile and easy to apply one-part sealant and adhesive. www.marmox.co.uk

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Birmingham New Street Project Saved Time And Money With Lindapter Connections

The adjustable nature of Lindapter’s steelwork fixings has provided a time-saving and cost-effective connection solution for the Birmingham New Street project without the need for on-site drilling or welding. After Martifer designed the stunning façade, Network Rail stipulated that self-drilling screws were not suitable because the fixing must exceed the 40 year life expectancy of the stainless steel façade panels. Network Rail's Civil Engineer for Birmingham New Street Gateway Project explored various cladding fixings from the UK, European and USA markets and decided that Lindapter’s Hollo-Bolt was the best connection solution for this iconic structure as it met Network Rail’s safety and maintenance needs and the Council Planners requirements.The Engineer took advantage of Lindapter’s free connection design service and the research and development department to receive an engineered solution.

The Lindapter R & D team developed a bespoke M5 countersunk Hollo-Bolt in stainless steel, which exceeded the maintenance and safety requirements, complemented the design of the façade and provided a quick and easy installation process. Lindapter products have been used throughout the £750 million renovation of Birmingham New Street and Grand Central building. As well as securing the façade, Lindapter fixings have been used to connect the building services, station fittings and over 60 premium retailers’ shop fronts. www.indapter.com

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The aesthetics of residential buildings can improve the quality of life of their tenants and the surrounding community. For the past couple of years European Social Housing Owners have been renovating their properties to provide comfortable and energy efficient homes.

Built in the mid 1960’s, the Bolsward Housing Complex in The Netherlands was in need of a makeover. Its four residential buildings had low ranking energy certificates and old brick facades, the interiors were outdated and in bad shape.

Dutch Housing Corporation Elkien decided on a programme to improve the life quality of the tenants while offering affordable, future – proof

and sustainable accommodation to low income residents. A key requirement was to provide a building envelope and external insulation that would improve the energy performance of the complex from band G, the lowest in the scale to band B, while remaining respectful of the original architecture.

Architects SIPMA BNA proposed a ventilated facade that would combine a modern, polished material with the old rough appearance given by the bricks. “Since the old design was outdated we decided to take a bold approach by creating vertical blocks through the use of contrasting colours,” explains Sipma. “The whole complex is now clad in Trespa® Meteon®.

The decision to use Trespa panels was made by Elkien’s project renovation team. “We chose Trespa® Meteon® because of its wide colour possibilities, its quality and the reputation and reliability of both the product and the company,” says Elkien’s project supervisor.

The ventilated facade, in combination with insulated balconies and roofs and the replacement of the old windows helped the building to achieve the desired B energy performance certification. The demand for the apartments has also increased as the complex has become a more popular place to live. The refurbishment programme was well received not only by the residents but by local authorities and community. www.trespa.com

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FILA Cleaning Regime Specified At Baker Street Tube StationFILA surface care solutions have been specified for an extensive cleaning project at London’s Baker Street Tube station. The project, which was carried out by Cleshar, included deep cleaning of the Tube station’s wall and floors. FILA treatments specified included FILAPS87 and FILA Cleaner.

Opened in 1863, as part of the world’s first underground passenger train service, Baker Street Tube station is a Grade II listed building situated in Marylebone, central London. The station was extended piecemeal during the 19th century and the sub-surface layout was substantially complete by 1930.

A significant amount of refurbishment work took place in 1911 and, most recently, during the 1960s and 1980s. Baker Street has ten platforms, served by five different lines, and each year London Underground passenger numbers are approximately 1.3 billion.

Prior to commencement of the cleaning project by Cleshar, FILA provided onsite technical assistance, including surface patch-testing. FILAPS87 was then specified to deep clean the station’s terrazzo floor tiles and platform edging ceramic tiles, with FILA Cleaner used for ceramic wall tile areas throughout the station.

FILAPS87 is a degreasing/stain-removing solution and FILA Cleaner is a concentrated neutral detergent. Both treatments provide a safe application, without altering aesthetics, and can be diluted or applied neat to tackle a range of surface issues. At Baker Street, the FILA combination restored both the original appearance and anti-slip ratings of the various floor surfaces.

David Tiernan, Cleshar Project Manager commented, “Fila as a company were outstanding in their support, guidance and overall continuous site assistance.

Their products were easy to use whilst also offering superb end results. I would thoroughly recommend them as a deep cleaning product supplier and look forward to working with them in the future.”

For more information on Fila’s surface care range, please contact Lisa Breakspear at Fila UK on tel. 01584 877286, email [email protected] or visit www.filasolutions.com

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Energy Saving Refurbishment With Remmers iQ Therm System

The listed 19th Century former Schoolhouse overlooking the Dublin mountains was renovated and extended to create a new energy efficient residential family home. So that the exterior facade of the existing property was not altered in any way, internal insulation was installed to the interior of the stone walls of the original house.

Due to the build up of condensation behind conventional insulation when applied to single leaf construction, it became apparent that a “breathable insulation system” would be required. Remmers IQ Therm was chosen as it has the highest level of insulation for given thickness of breathable systems.

The original U-value of the wall was approx 3.3W/m2K and was improved to 0.33W/m2K. Remmers IQ Therm is a complete system of fixing/insulation and finishing available in 3 board thicknesses. The renovation was followed on RTEs “Room to Improve” house renovation show with Architect Dermot Bannon. www.remmers.co.uk

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Velocity Village Gets A Striking New Look With Aluglaze

A prestigious residential and office development close to the legal and financial district in Sheffield has undergone a major

refurbishment with insulated infill panels supplied by Panel Systems.Panel Systems has supplied Aluglaze infill panels for Velocity Village, which is close to the city centre

and consists of 443 residential apartments and 64,000 sq ft of office accommodation.Working closely with the glazing contractor, Panel Systems supplied 400m² of Aluglaze panels on call-off for the eight storey building, over an 18 month period.The panels were supplied in a grey powder coated finish, with each panel pressed into a bespoke boot-shape design. This added to the building’s aesthetics and complemented its contemporary architecture, which included full height glazing. As well as enhancing its aesthetics, the insulated panels also help to reduce the building’s energy consumption and carbon footprint, due to their insulated core.www.panelsystems.co.uk

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Marshalls Delivers, With 15,000 Linear Metres Of Drainage To Upgrade M1

Marshalls has supplied 15,000 linear metres of its Mono Beany one-piece combined kerb and drainage to the new M1 ‘smart motorway’ scheme. The innovative one-piece design significantly reduces installation time, and on the M1 scheme ensured the contractor Costain was able to install 340 linear metres per day. Mono Beany is manufactured using ultra-tough M-Tech concrete and comes in one metre units which allows for a single mechanical lift. Each unit can carry up to 40 tonnes when trafficked which minimises haunching and reduces installation costs. www.marshalls.co.uk/commercial/water-management

Enquiry No 81

JS Air Curtains Are Blooming At Cannon Hall Garden Centre

The company’s quick response and cost effective products made JS Air Curtains the ideal retrofit choice to protect the customers from chilly drafts at Cannon Hall Garden Centre, located in the picturesque village of Cawthorne in South Yorkshire. JS Air Curtains suggested a cost effective and attractive Mini Optima. Offered in several lengths, the Mini Optima air curtain is available as a single or three-phase unit, making installation simple. Heating can be via LPHW or an electric heater, as in the case

of Cannon Hall, and it is also available as an air only model. Adjustable outlets enable the airflow to be directed at an angle to give a tight seal across the doorway. www.jsaircurtains.com

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Tile-A-Door Provides Easy Access To Hill’s Homes Howe Green’s Tile-a-Door + has provided the award-winning Hill Partnerships with a seamless solution to accessing concealed services in bathrooms at The Scene, a contemporary redevelopment of the old Walthamstow Arcade.

Already a popular choice in commercial development and refurbishment, the Tile-a-Door + wall access panel is one of Howe Green’s many innovative, practical and economical solutions. Ideal for bathrooms, wetrooms, WC’s, kitchens and utility rooms, the steel hatches can be custom made to the millimetre and are supplied ready to tile, with up to a 10mm thick finish.

Magnetic latches or security lock options keep the panel neatly and securely in place whilst frames can either be left discreetly visible or completely sealed. Howe Green’s wall access range also includes the Waldor 50, a hinged access panel for more frequent access within tiled walls.

Howe Green is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of floor, wall and ceiling access hatches. The company has developed an outstanding brand name and a worldwide reputation for quality, customer care and service. For over 30 years Howe Green has been at the forefront of design and innovation in the highly specialised architectural building products sector.

Hill Partnerships develop pioneering new homes across London and the South East and recently achieved a 5-star rating for customer satisfaction in the 2015 Home Builders Federation independent survey.

For housebuilders and homeowners alike, Howe Green’s Tile-a-Door + panels provide the added peace of mind that, should access for repairs be required, the process will be faster, easier and more cost-efficient. www.howegreen.com

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