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The OFFSITENEWSTHE NEWS FROM The OFFSITE Construction SHOW 2019 • Volume 1 • Issue5 • November 2019 •

OVER 25% NEW EXHIBITORS and more than 100 brands expected

JCB AND SIKA MAKE THEIR SHOW DEBUTS • MBA TO SHOW NEW STEEL FRAME MACHINE • VEKA LAUNCH NEW FINISH • FROM THE EDITOR • TOM FISHBURNE CARTOONS • SHOW SEMINAR PROGRAM DETAils •HMRC JOIN SHOW TO OFFER BREXIT ADVICE •

JCB, SIKA, NEROSTEIN, INSERT, INSERT AND INSERT ARE AMONG THE 20 COMPANIEWS EXHIBITING AT THE OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION SHOW FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 2019’S SHOW

As well as regular market leading exhibitors such as Caledonian Modular, Howick, MBA, Eurobond,

Framecad, Progress Group, R&M Fixings and Trent Con-struction Services, more than 25% of the 2019 show lineup features brand new exhibitors.

A very important factor in visiting a trade show is to be able to see what’s new in the industry, according to Show Director, Steven Callaghan.

Important for the show to keep things fresh“It’s important to keep things fresh to achieve longev-ity and a big factor is a good blend of new and regular exhibitors. We have a number of exhibitors who have never missed a show and they are our backbone but they benefit from new blood coming in and are instrumental in bringing in those new exhibitors - after all, when you see that a company has attended every edition of an event over a 5 year period, you have to conclude that that event must be something right”, says Steven.

New Product launches a winner with visitorsThere is no better place than a specialist vertical show such as The Offsite Construction Show to launch your new product, says Head of Show Sales, Maddie Maclellan.

LATEst 2019 exhibitor lineup - SEE PAGE 9

DIRECT CONNECT ONLINE MEETING ORGAniser NEW FOR 2019

“A very good example of this is the new JCB Telehandler Hydraload 555 -210R, which you will be able to see at the show. JCB is a name that needs no introduction, not just to those in the construction industry, but also amongst the general public as a whole.”

The JCB name does not, however, immediately resonate within the sphere of offsite construction but thanks to the company taking a stand at OSCS2019, that’s about to change.

Manufacturing equipment specialist MBA are well known for their timber frame manufacturing machines and have chosen OSCS2019 to launch their new Steel Frame manu-facturing machine. MD Martin Smith commented ‘Offsite has always been a good show for us and it was clearly the right show for this important launch.‘

Meeting the people you want to see at a busy show can traditionally be a little hit or miss. The person you want to see is busy, you say you’ll pop back but then you in turn get involved in discussions on other stands and, frustrat-

ingly for both parties, the meeting never takes place.

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The OFFSITE News

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FROM THE EDITOR

Will 2020 finally be the year that OSC really makes the big time?Whilst OSC has established itself in a number of commercial sectors, there is still work to do to get a real foothold in housing.

We are now seeing significant movement in the number of serious players in the OSC domestic housing market.

This, coupled with the fact that the Government appears to be finally waking up to the potential offered by offsite modular construction, has started to make me think that the time for modular housing on a serious scale could almost be upon us.

SELLING THE BENEFITSBut I wonder if, we, as an industry, are selling the benefits of adopting OSC on a larger scale, well enough?

The word “prefab” seems to hang around , even though those houses were constructed over 60 years ago. Motor cars were also being manufactured at that time, yet nobody buying a car today associates the technical level of their 2019 model with one from 1947!

DEALING WITH INERTIAOne of the hardest things to break down is the inertia created by the “this is how we’ve always done it” school of thought.

Yet, building anything in a factory simply has to be better than trying to build it exposed to the

Steven Callaghan, EditorTel: 020 3086 9296 ext 4

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elements on a muddy parcel of land, especially something composed of the products of so many wet trades, such as a house. All this, in a Northern European climate, presents a big challenge and with an apparently increasing number of faults occurring in traditionally built houses, it is a challenge that we are struggling to overcome.

THE MODERN LABOURFORCEThe apprenticeship system is not producing the constant influx the trade needs. Many question the motivation of the younger generation in respect of physical labour and / or their desire to work in the cold and the wet, in an industry stillresponsible for the largest number of workplace accidents.

The factory environment is warmer, dryer and safer and this should boost the appeal of the jobs we have to offer.

We have some excellent seminars and workshops on this subject planned at the show so the discus-sion will continue on November 20th and 21st at ExCeL, London!


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DIRECT CONNECT ONLINE SHOW MEETING SYSTEM(...continued from page 1)

staff show attendees, using a straightforward online form, then search for the name and company of the person you wish to meet within the software’s listings, then request a meeting.

YOUR DIRECT CONNECT MEETING ZONE IS ALLOCATED

The invitee will receive an email notifying them of your request and if they accept, the meeting is allocated a DIRECT CONNECT Meeting Zone automatically (these are spread throughout the hall) or, they can choose their own meeting point.

Both parties get an email confirming the meeting and the system records that the meeting has been arranged.

ONLINE SHOW MEETING DIARY CREATED

An online show meeting diary is created for you that keeps track of all of the meetings you have arranged, which can easily be viewed on your online show diary.

Just by logging into to your account (after registering for DIRECT CONNECT, you’ll receive your login details by email).

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“I would urge everyone attanding the show to set up both their company and personal DIRECT CONNECT profiles and ask their colleagues to do the same” ,said Show Director, Steven Callaghan.

“This is a wonderful innovation that is amazingly easy to use and simple to set up, that will enable you to get the most from your visit to the show”, he adds.


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NEW PRODUCTS AT THE SHOW

JCB AIM TO LIGHTEN HEAVY LOADSTHE UK’S LEGENDARY PLANT AND EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER HAVE CHOSEN THE 2019 OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION SHOW TO MAKE THEIR MOVE INTO THE OFFSITE INDUSTRY.Recognising the growth in popularity of rotating machines with heavier lift capacities across Europe, JCB, the world’s number one telehandler manufacturer, is extending its portfolio with a totally new Hydraload rotating telescopic handler and the company are using their first appearance at The Offsite Construction Show to launch the Hydraload 555-210R to the offsite construc-tion industry.

GREATER USE OF OFFSITE MEANS HEAVIER LIFTS

As a greater use of offsite construction calls for heavier lift capacities and increased versatility on-site, rotating telescopic handlers have become a genuine, cost-effective replacement for smaller mobile cranes, offering rapid set-up and the ability to carry out technical lifting operations.

Features of the Hydraload 555-210R include:

• Highly versatile rotating telescopic handler offering 20.5m lift height• Maximum lift capacity of 5.5 tonnes• Rapid set-up time boosting productivity• All-round visibility improving site safety• Wide range of optional extras including winches and aerial work platforms

MORE THAN 40 YEARS OF TELEHANDLER EXPERTISE

With more than 40 years of expertise in telescopic handler design and manufacture, JCB has designed the Hydraload rotating machine to meet the needs of both specialist lifting contractors and the rental market. Utilis-ing a robust boom construction and a familiar driveline, JCB has focussed on reliability, versatility, productivity, ease of use and safety, as a means of delivering improved uptime and increased customer profitability.

To ensure that set-up time is minimised, the outriggers have Auto one-touch deployment, stowage and levelling. Competitive lift end cycle times and high auxiliary flow rates for efficient winch work, boost productivity further. With a lower chassis engine layout, the machine offers excellent access and class-leading serviceability. A low, clean boom design gives excellent all-round visibility, augmented by comprehensive work light options and camera kits, including a boom head camera for precise placement at height.

POWERED BY JCB’S ECOMAX ENGINES

The machines are powered by JCB’s proven highly effi-cient Ecomax engines, offering a high degree of parts and service commonality with other Loadall models. The JCB

LiveLink telematics system is fitted as standard and will incorporate features that enable operators to fully exploit the performance of this versatile machine.

With a maximum lift capacity of 5.5 tonnes, the machine offers excellent highly competitive load charts. Easily selectable lift end speed profiles and lift enve-lope limits help the operator to optimise the machine for specific tasks. A range of specially developed JCB attach-ments using RFID technology can be identified by the machine, to automatically offer the correct load chart for safe operation.

REMOTE LIGT AND ACCESS PLATFORM ALSO OFFERED

At launch, the company is offering pallet forks, a 5.5 tonne carriage winch, a 2 tonne x 2m jib winch, a reduced height jib, 5.5 tonne hook, light duty buckets and a range of fork-mounted accessories, such as waste skips and concrete placing skips. Remote lift end operation and access platforms will also be offered.

The Hydraload 555-210R will meet the changing require-ments of contractors across the world, The JCB Hydraload is initially being introduced in Europe.


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MBA MOVE INTO STEEL FRAMINGTHE First launch of theIR brand new Steel Frame Assembly machine WILL be at THIS NOVEMBER’S 5TH Offsite Construction Show AT LONDON’S EXCEL.Modular construction equipment supply specialists, Modular Building Automation (MBA), will be unveiling their brand new steel frame assembly machine at the show in November.

Complimenting MBA’s existing range of timber frame assembly machines, multi function bridges and turnover over tables, means that the company can now offer complete production lines to both the steel the timber offsite sectors.

MBA’s Managing Director, Martin Smith, commented: ‘This will be the 5th Offsite Construction Show and we have exhibited at each one of them”.

“It has always been a good show for us and we decided that it was clearly the right show for this important launch”.

‘The show spans both the steel and timber sectors and historically attracts a wide audience with a good number of overseas visitors, an important consideration for us as we offer our equipment worldwide through our network of overseas dealers,” concludes Martin.

In addition to this static display, MBA will have a work-ing multi function bridge on their show stand, that can be used for steel and timber boarding and they will be run-ning hourly demonstrations.

Modular Building Automation (MBA) is a joint venture between J J Smith Woodworking Machinery Ltd, based in Liverpool, England, and H&M HoutbewerkingsmachinesBV, based in Sneek, Netherlands.

MBA offers a complete range of equipment for themanufacture of steel or timber frame panels used in con-struction, including walls, floors, roofs and other elements.

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Pavements could soon be saved from some of the ravages of the winter chill thanks to a new type of low-cost concrete that absorbs significantly less of the salt that gets spread on it annually.

18 months ago, the largest prefabri cated house manufacturer in Austria gave the go-ahead for the launch of SEMA software. A high degree of standardization was needed for the production of about 85 houses per month. From planning, work preparation and execution planning to fully automatic production - the entire process chain was to be inte grated into a consistent system.

RAPID SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION

The rapid introduction of the soft ware was achieved thanks to the sim ple operating con cept. The software is easy to learn for the end user and user friendly in its application. Project Manager Stefan Frasl, Head of Depart-ment Design Planning at ELK said: “It was amazing how quickly our planning and design team con verted the processes to the SEMA software.

The output was constantly increased, the processes during the implementation were refined and optimised and after less than six months of training, we were productive.”

FIRAT PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY PLANNED WITH SEMA

In September 2018, the first projects and prefabricated houses were successfully planned with SEMA and roof, ceiling and walls were consistently modular. In the meantime, all new projects from planning and design to production, were handled using the SEMA solu tion.

The entire building services such as plumbing, electrical installa tions and ventilation are planned and implemented with SEMA and ELK are delighted with the high added val ues generated by the new solution.

Machine-ready plans and all data are provided automati-cally. “The execution has been greatly simplified with free

designing in 3D”, adds Stefan.

PROBABILITY OF ERROR MINIMISED

“The probability of errors occurring has been minimised due to full control in the 3D mode, e.g. in the case of wall connections, evaluations and material lists are very de-tailed, I receive all volumes and parts lists at the touch of a but ton”, Stefan continues.

SEMA - MODULAR BY DESIGN All digital processes standardiSed in 18 months for 1,000 OSC houses yearLY, provides data automatically, free design in 3D, SIMPLE rescheduling, easy to use.

EXHIBITOR PROFILE

“Consequently, we can plan with a high level of quality,”

With its subsidiary in Germany, ELK aims to triple the number of houses sold and

become one of the top 3 manufacturers of offsite manufactured houses in Europe. As of this autumn, customers should be able to devise their dream home online using design software on ELK’s website.

“Thanks to the standardisation of our digital processes by SEMA and our excellent working relationship with them, we can confidently set ourselves these goals,” emphasises ELK’s Managing Director, Thomas Scheriau.


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First-time Offsite Construction Show exhibitors, MERLYN, are onstantly striving to bring new, innovative solutions to the shower door market.

With an estimate 5 million people a day taking a “MERLYN Shower”, the company are well placed to develop the nexyt generation of shower enclosures and whilst conducting in-depth research with a target installer group, many “pain points” were highlighted, inspiring the com-pany to develop a range that addresses the issues raised and so the revolutionary MERLYN IQ was born.

THE EASIEST SHOWER DOOR AN INSTALLER WILL EVER FIT

According to the company, the MERLYN IQ is the easiest shower door that an installer will ever fit - “We’ve worked hard to remove the difficult and time consuming elements from installation”, says Barry Hoyne, Commercial Director at MERLYN.

MERLYN IQ Slot & lock system – no screws: a completely unique fitting system that requires no screws for assembly unlike standard doors, the profiles just simply slot into place. No Drilling –

NO DRILLING REQUIRED ON PROFILES OR SIDE PANELS

There is no drilling required on the profiles or side panels to make adjustments.

Instead, simply hand tighten the profile in place using the innovative preinstalled locking system.

Click On rollers – Rollers come completely pre-assem-bled and simply click on to the fixing Assembled on Tray.

ENCLOSURE IS INSTALLED DIRECTLY ONTO THE TRAY

The ingenious MERLYN IQ easy-fit system allows install-ers to assemble the door directly on the tray making it a one person install.

EASY DOES IT WITH MERLYN IQSHOW NEWCOMER MERLYN LAUNCH A NEW, UNIQUE, EASY-FIT SHOWER ENCLOSURE, CLAIMING IT’S THE EASIEST SHOWER DOOR A FITTER WILL EVER INSTALL.

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

“Both Fitters and sub-contractors who have seen the new easy-fit IQ say it’s a game changer. It’s so simple and we’re proud of what we’ve created and would encourage installers everywhere to try it – we’re certain that it’s the easiest shower door they’ll ever install,” concludes Barry.


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THE OSCS 2019 SHOW LINEUP

A. PROCTOR GROUP C18

At the A. Proctor Group, we have been providing solutions and products to the con-struction industry for over 50 years. We have been developing vapour permeable membranes and vapour control layers for over 25 years, and provide an extensive range of superior high-performance products suitable for modular and off-site construction.

ALTERNATIVE HEAT B5

Alternative Heat have been at the forefront of Offsite innovation within the Commer-cial Energy sector for over 15 years, supplying a wide range of offsite prefabricated products and services to the UK market. We specialise in the design, fabrication and installation of Packaged Prefabricated Solutions. Installed as a fully integrated sys-tem, it comprises of Prefab MEP Utility Cupboards, Prefab Lateral & Riser Modules,

AS RAKE E11

Nordic manufacturer of a system of external wall finishing and insulation called Raketerm. This 3 in 1 system provides: real brick wall appearance, thermal isolation and wind barrier.

BISON PRECAST C10

Founded 100 years ago by two Royal Engineers, producing pillboxes for the West-ern Front in the First World War, Bison Precast has come a long way. Throughout our history, we have built innovation and passion into every component while delivering speed, strength and quality to the industry sectors we’ve come to know and under-stand. It’s a past we’re proud of and it provides a solid foundation for our future.

BRITLIFT A21

Britlift are a designer and manufacturer of lifting equipment, specializing in the lifting of modular homes, bathroom pods, commercial modules, containerised structures and pre-cast components. With a wealth of experience in the design and manufacture of lifting frames and lifting systems to the Offsite Construction sector, Britlift are the Offsite sector partner of choice.

CALEDONIAN D3

Caledonian is the UK’s leading offsite permanent building solution provider, with a unique approach to offsite manufacture and construction, built on collaboration and underpinned by strong corporate values and outstanding customer service.Delivering innovative design led solutions using of BIM, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) plus Lean Manufacturing techniques to eliminate waste, enabling up to 95% offsite build, with only minimal works required onsite.

We are delighted to bring you another stellar lineup of companies representing all that is best in the Modular Construction and Offsite Construction industry.

We hope you enjoy the show!


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THE OSCS2019 LINEUP

Cobuilder C11

Cobuilder offers an IT platform that employs all existing and coming international standards for construction data management and exchange. Through developing and applying Data Templates it helps experts take advantage of fit-for-purpose and ac-curate data in order to improve the quality of their services as well as reduce time to market, project cost and environmental footprint. Cobuilder’s platform offers solu-

CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS MARKETING (UK) LIMITED A43

Construction Systems Marketing (UK) Limited (CSM) is the leading supplier of solu-tions and expertise for concrete sandwich walls in the UK and Ireland. CSM exclusively supply the Thermomass® System and VersaLiner® for factory manufactured precast, cast-in-place and site-cast tilt-up projects across multiple sectors.

CITY LIFTING A27

City Lifting will be showcasing their lifting services for modular construction. They offer a large range of mobile cranes up to 500 tonnes capacity, down to specialised city cranes for working in low head room inside areas. All cranes can be supplied as a full contract lift or just a crane and driver and the company also offers heavy-duty, static tower cranes, for tall residential projects which can easily handle 20 tonnes.

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CREAGH CONCRETE PRODUCTS B3

We are one of the UK’s largest producers of concrete products for a diverse range of market sectors. Creagh is leading the market with innovation in concrete, providing new solutions across the construction industry.We are changing the way people think about concrete, bringing new levels of efficien-cy and performance to our products, with Spantherm thermally efficient flooring and

DISCRETEHEAT C51

ThermaSkirt - The Skirting Board that Heats Your Home.Combining the heating and skirting board into one, saving capital and installed cost as well as valuable wall and floorspace. The 21st Century heating solution, perfectly suited to modular and offsite construction, an ideal and practical alternative to panel radiators and UFH.

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CPD UK F11

The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised inde-pendent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.


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THE OSCS2019 LINEUP

EVINOX ENERGY C15

Visit Evinox Energy at stand C15 where they will be displaying the ModuSat® FUSION prefabricated HIU utility cupboard, which offers the ‘perfect fit’ for communal and district heat network developments. Cupboards are supplied fully fitted, pre-tested and ready to install on-site, complete with Heat Interface Unit (HIU), Cooling Interface Unit (CIU) (Optional), Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery unit (MVHR) and all

FRAMECAD INTERNATIONAL FZE C2

The FRAMECAD® System is the world’s most transformative end-to-end steel frame design-and-build method, allowing you to mass-produce cold-formed steel buildings with the precision and accuracy determined by our system, without the need of fac-tory assembler. FRAMECAD is the fastest way to design and build durable steel framed buildings anywhere in the world.

FRAMECLAD A19

Manufacturers and suppliers of light gauge steel framesystems and components to the construction industry. Constantly evolving to provide the solutions that the industry requires. Whether infill or full load bearing panelised systems Frameclad will provide the best solution.

GREEN LIFE BUILDINGS D21

REDEFINING MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION: Green Life Buildings offers an innovative building system which forms the structural basis of hundreds of thousands of buildings constructed worldwide under some of the most testing conditions. The M2 Advanced Building System with M2 Sandwich panels that GLB has brought to Britain, was established in Italy and reflects 35 years of Italian engineering expertise.

HMRC A35

HMRC is the UK’s tax, payments and customs authority. HMRC will be on hand at the event to offer those businesses who trade with the EU practical advice, informa-tion and to help businesses understand what they need to do to prepare for the UK’s departure from the EU, and what actions they may need to take. For more information visit www.gov.uk/Brexit

EUROCLAD GROUP B21

Euroclad Group are a leading international supplier of architectural metal building solutions to the construction industry. They manufacture highly engineered building envelope products including roof and wall cladding systems, insulated composite panels and architectural products.

ELECOSOFT E8

Framing from Elecosoft is design software for timber frame and floor construction. A modular solution, it fits the needs of today’s offsite construction market. It is used by manufacturers, structural engineers and design practices for detailing of timber frame buildings in both 2D and 3D, producing comprehensive material schedules, manufac-turing drawings for manual production, and providing links to automated machinery.


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THE OSCS2019 LINEUP

HOWICK B17

Howick is a global manufacturer and distributor of high-tech roll-forming machines for steel framing automation, an enabler for faster, more precise, efficient construc-tion by producing steel components ready for assembly into frames, trusses, floor cassettes and walls. Vertex BD is precision BIM software for steel framing automating the generation of architectural and panel fabrication drawings to manufacturing data.

JOHNSON TILES E5

With over 100 years’ experience, Johnson Tiles has a long history of market leadership. With a dedicated in-house design team and UK based production facilities, they continue to deliver distinctive new products for the international contract and retail markets, underpinned by ward-winning quality and environmental systems.

LINDAPTER INTERNATIONAL A1

Since 1934, Lindapter has pioneered the design and manufacture of steelwork fixings, providing a faster and more convenient alternative to on-site drilling or welding. On Stand A1 Lindapter will be demonstrating its latest steel-to-steel connection solu-tions for typical applications including; connecting adjoining modular units together, securing framework for cable tray systems, connecting pre-fabricated balconies to

MARLEY D12

The Marley brand is recognised throughout the world, offering innovative solutions for the construction industry. Marley have been manufacturing plastic piping systems for over 60 years and are experts in the field of plumbing and drainage and offer tech-nical support as well as a wealth of product and installation knowledge. Our stand will focus on the Marley Fabrications Service which offers bespoke, technically designed,

MERLYN E5

At MERLYN we built our name on stylish, sophisticated and high performance solu-tions, making us the leading supplier of showering enclosures and trays in the UK’s residential, commercial and hospitality sectors. 5 million people experience a MERLYN Shower daily. Our extensive brand portfolio focuses on the mid to high end of the shower screen sector meeting the highest design, quality and performance demands.

MMC F10

Offsite technologies are at the core of the governments building programme.MMC Magazine is the voice for Offsite Construction, championing the latest develop-ments and technologies in modular & volumetric building. MMC aims to provide the Specifier with news, views, product updates and analysis from this hugely important and growing sector.

HSBCAD D16

hsbcad is a leading 3D CAD/CAM software solution provider for the offsite construc-tion industry, developing applications for Autodesk’s AutoCAD® and Revit® plat-forms, enabling a smooth transition from design to production. hsbcad’s products offer architects, engineers and manufacturers the ability to create scalable 3D manufacturing model with full quantity take off and interface with the CNC machines.


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NORCROS ADHESIVES E5

Norcros Adhesives is a manufacturer of a wide range of preparation, fixing and finish-ing products for tiling and flooring installation. Norcros products are ideal for modular construction due to manufacturing flexurally forgiving products with good cohesive strength, and good drying times. 90% of raw materials are sourced locally, and no waste is sent to landfill. All products in the range are covered by a Lifetime Guarantee

O’CARROLL ENGINEERING UK B11

O’Carroll Engineering are steel fabricators who specialise in feature stairs, modular balcony solutions, industrial access systems and walkways. We enable our clients to manage their metalwork projects efficiently and cost effectively. Merging BIM or digital site information with advanced fabrication methods we produce tailored off-site solutions aligned to modern methods of construction. Fully certified fabrication

O’DWYER STEEL A39

Leading supplier of structural steel solutions to the offsite construction industry throughout Ireland and the UK with over 60 years’ fabrication experience. Our Mission Statement:To consistently provide our customers with a high-quality competitive product, while meeting the highest safety standards.

PROGRESS GROUP C1

PROGRESS GROUP provides complete solutions for the precast and rebar industry. The machines and plants are designed for production of precast walls and floors, hollow core slabs, constructive and pre-stressed precast elements plus wire reinforcement. The company consists of 5 engineering companies: Ebawe, Progress, Tecnocom, Echo Precast, UltraSpan Technologies and Progress Precast and Progress Software.

R&M FIXINGS & SUPPORTS C20

R&M Fixings has experience & expertise in the following areas of MEP offsite prefabrication:• Building Services Bracketry• Building Services Modules• Riser Modules

SEMA SOFTWARE D10

The SEMA group is the world‘s leading provider of software solutions and additional services in the fields of timber and stair design as well as for sheet metal work.

SEMA have been the market and technology leader providing expertise and know-how as a reliable partner for more than 9,000 customers in 55 countries for 35 years

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MODULAR BUILDING AUTOMATION (JJ SMITH) F21

MBA BV designs and manufactures equipment for the offsite construction industry worldwide. Specialising in timber frame, steel frame and SIP construction of frames, elements and volumetric methods, we support this growing sector with automation equipment from our design and production facilities in the Netherlands, and sales, distribution and tech support in the UK plus our worldwide network of dealers.


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TAPLANES D17

Established for 40yrs, Taplanes is the longest established manufacturer in the UK of tailored, prefabricated shower cubicles and bathroom pods. We manufacture modular solutions for any sector in any location, providing design flexibility, volume versatility and precision design. Being leak free, mould free and bacteria resistant; ongoing cleaning & maintenance costs are greatly reduced.

THE TECHNICAL DESIGN SERVICES GROUP D9

Made up of TDS, Design4Structures and CADCOE, the group delivers greater efficien-cies and project outcomes through streamlined design processes, collaborative engi-neering and delivery of digital skills education and training. As digital consultants for offsite construction, the group offers services such as Design & Detailing and Struc-tural Engineering for modular and offsite construction and Project Management.

TILCOR C5

Bringing over 70 years experience to Offsite and Modular Construction, the Tilcor steel pressed metal tile roofing system offers exceptional strength and durability in the harshest environments. Watertight and fire resistant, our tiles withstand hurri-cane-force winds and offer huge weight savings and are adaptable to roof pitches lower than conventional materials, with aesthetics to match traditional roof coverings.

TRENT CONSTRUCTION B9

Working from a Midlands base, Trent Construction Services are a specialist in-situ concrete Flooring and Screed contractor. With considerable industry experience and annual sales of in excess of £5m, Trent deliver a variety of concrete flooring solutions to both ground and upper floors. Trent have the capability and experience to take on projects valued for around £20k to in excess of £1m and deliver projects nationwide.

TRIMBLE D11 A global leader in technology, Trimble provides model based software for the con-struction and engineering markets serving the entire construction lifecycle, sup-porting customers at every phase of a building project. Tekla Software is at the heart of the design and construction workflow, building on the free flow of information, constructible models and collaboration. Used in over 150 countries around the world,

VADO E5

VADO is a leading British brassware manufacturer of premium taps, showers and accessories to customers across the globe. Channelling expertise and engineering know-how into innovative brassware technology, VADO guarantee the very best in British design. Throughout 2019, VADO have introduced two diverse collections to market; Individual by VADO and Booth & Co.Both collections can be found at stand E5.

SIKA E15

Part of the global Sika Group, a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and industrial/manufactur-ing applications, Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries worldwide and manufactures in over 300 factories and as of the first half of 2019, more than 24,000 employees.


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WETHERBY BUILDING SYSTEMS D7

The UK’s market leader in design and supply of a wide range of solid wall insulation systems, decorative renders and brick slip finishes modular and offsite construction. The innovative systems are compatible with a wide range of modern methods of con-struction, offering attractive, environmentally sympathetic façade solutions installed successfully on many domestic home, commefrcial and educational projects.

WHITEBOX PROPERTY SOLUTIONS B12

Property Development is often believed to be hard to get into, many believing you need lots of money, time and years of industry experience. We are proof that’s not true and that anyone can do it. You need he right power team behind you and the right education. Developments are challenging, but we could help you learn the process from start to finish and exactly what’s involved. Come and see us!

XELLA A33

Xella is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of building solutions made from calcium silicate and aerated concrete. It’s products are used in residential and non-residential buildings throughout over 30 different countries. In the United Kingdom, Xella is known for its Silka, Ytong, Hebel and Multipor brands. Xella has a clear mis-sion: to build reliably by using innovative products and services.

YARA UK D14

Yara supply NitCal®, which is used in admixtures worldwide as a setting accelerator for cold weather concreting, allowing work to continue during winter weather. In Pre-cast, to ‘speed’ production and prevent micro cracking and as a corrosion inhibitor for reinforced concrete - the subject of our seminar on Day 2 of the show in Theatre 2.

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VEKA A11

VEKA has been leading the global development of PVCU window systems for over 50 years, through design, innovation and customer focus. With factories in over 40 coun-tries across Europe, Asia, America and Russia, VEKA UK is best known for the VEKA, Halo and Imagine profile suites and the PVCU systems that have respectively set new standards in the industry for technical excellence as well as sheer aesthetic appeal.


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STUDENTS SLEEP EASY WITH CREAGHSt. Andrews University in Fife, chose Creagh Concrete for the FIRST stage of their £70 million investment in student accommodation for the university.

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Founded in the 15th century, St Andrews is Scotland’s first uni-versity and the third oldest in the English speaking world recently celebrating 600 years of continu-ous existence.

Project overview

The first stage of the investment called for two new accommodation buildings for the campus creating 389 new bedrooms that opened in October 2018.

Creagh provided architectural concrete cladding for the buildings including feature walls with etched lettering. In total, Creagh installed 695 GFRC concrete pieces for both projects.

Glass Fibre Reinforced Concrete or GFRC (also known as GRC) is a type of fibre-reinforced concrete. GRC consists of high-strength glass fibres embedded in a concrete matrix. Both fibres and matrix offer a synergistic combination of properties that cannot be achieved with either of the components act-ing alone. The fibres provide

reinforcement for the matrix, in-creasing its tensile strength, limiting the shrinkage cracking and potential for creep.

For the St Andrews project, Creagh developed a project-specific GRC mix to match both the structural performance and aesthetics require-ments allowing installation of floor to floor panels with 25mm concrete skin and no steel rebar. Creagh’s manufacturing facility created pre-cise filigree moulding and different casting techniques required for the panels. Among the benefits of GRC: it’s reduction in thickness provides an increased cavity and/or insulation allowance and a smaller loading to the façade. All of which significatively reduce the buildings carbon footprint but providing the same durability and resilience as traditional concrete.

The decision to use precast concrete systems for the bulk of the building’s structural frame, cladding and balcony units was taken at an early stage. Precast concrete is the ideal material of choice for frame construction and cladding offering a

robust finish and minimal maintainence requirement.

“We are seeing strong interest in our rapid build concrete systems” said Seamus McKeague, Creagh Director and co-founder, “because develop-ers now understand the true value of slashing programme times. Investors not only benefit from revenue gained by the early occupation of units but, also, from the mobility of their capital resource. Quite simply, shorter build times mean developers can complete more projects with the same pot of finance.”

About Creagh

Creagh Concrete has been a pioneer of precast for over 43 years. They are one of the UK’s largest producers of concrete products for a diverse range of market sectors throughout the UK and Ireland.

Creagh is leading the market with innovation in concrete, providing new solutions across the construction in-dustry, changing the way people think about concrete, bringing new levels of efficiency and performance to their products.

The company operates from its head office in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland with bases in Ardboe, Dunloy, Draperstown and Magheraglass and also at Nottingham, England and Edin-burgh, Scotland.

“Creagh is all about quality products & relationships – strong relationships with our customers, sub-contractors, clients and suppliers.

These relationships are key to our business and our approach to working together to deliver successful pro-jects. From initial design consultation, through project development, ground-works, installation and beyond, your scheme couldn’t be in more experi-enced hands”, concludes Seamus.


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Mid-lands-based con-crete mixer

When instructed to provide the M&E design consultancy on a new build 595 bed student accommodation project of both traditional and modular construction in Glasgow, Capita started with a blank sheet of paper.

When room layouts were drawn up, by the Architects, the large floor to ceiling windows were welcome, but presented a problem with locating radiators, as they both steal valuable wall space and require maintenance and repair, as well as used by the students for drying washing creating problems with damp and odours.

Richard Combes from Capita P&I explains, “....we knew that the Client wanted an energy efficient wet heating system, but the problem was where to put the radiators. I had the idea that of putting a small trench heater into a boxed-in section, creating a heat source in the skirting.”

Richard contacted Paul Phillips of M&E Specialist Suppli-ers Hurlstones who introduced him to the ThermaSkirt, a radiant heating system designed to replicate a skirting board profile, manufactured in the UK by DiscreteHeat, that had been specified on several other student accommodation projects, including 200 units in Cambridge.

Constructed from aluminum, warm water from the pri-mary heat source passes through integral tubes on the rear of the profile, heating the front face and radiating heat, from a low level, around the room. providing an evenly distributed, comfortable heat, responsive to the rapidly changing heat demands of a student room.

With very low water content compared to a radiator or even underfloor heating, Thermaskirt is an ideal emitter for use with renewable energy or centralised heat sources (CHP) as well as conventional boilers.

450 modular student rooms, built by CIMC, ZhongShan, China, in Kelvinhaugh St, Glasgow for LSK PropCo Ltd & Capita

THERMASKIRT SETS THE STANDARDSWHEN A GLASGOW NEW BUILD MIX OF TRADITIONAL AND MODULAR CONSTRUCTION WAS DESIGNED, THEY LOOKED NO FURTHER FOR A WET HEATING SYSTEM THAN THERMASKIRT.

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Discrete Heat were able to send an engineer to ZhongShan to train the CIMC fitters

A simple above ground installation, the complete system was installed, removed, the fitters trained then Thermask-mirt re-installed in less than an hour.

Paul Farrelly, CIMC’s Production Manager in ZhongShan, admitted to being initially sceptical.

“At first, I thought ‘what on earth was the client doing specifying skirting heating’, which I recalled looked like office trunking. I came to the training expecting to see a bulky box with grilles, but couldn’t believe it when I saw it.

It looks exactly like normal skirting but because it clips on wall brackets and is pre-painted, it’s better looking and quicker to fit than MDF.”

“I was blown away”, he adds.

ThermaSkirt has proven to be a versatile, space saving and energy efficient alternative to radiators and a far more practical alternative to underfloor heating.

Paul Farrelly concluders, “We avoid using UFH as it’s difficult to fit in our modular buildings, but, more importantly, it’s impossible to repair if it goes wrong or gets damaged.

ThermaSkirt gives us all the advantages of no radiators thus more useable wall space, whilst being a doddle to fit and looking better than our normal MDF skirting. It really is a no-brainer”.

As a result, ThermaSkirt is being specified on 1,000’s more student rooms and off site modular constructed apartments and bedrooms.


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On display on their stand A1 will be a range of unique steel-to-steel connection solutions for modular and off-site applications.

Lindapter will be demonstrating their latest steel-to-steel connection solutions for typical applications including:

• Connection of modular units• Cable management systems• Prefabricated balconies • Securing steel framework• Temporary transportation connections

LIVE PRODUCT INSTALLATION AT THE SHOW

A live product installation will take place on the stand for the duration of the show, demonstrating the Hollo-Bolt®, a fast, cost saving connection for Structural Hollow Sec-tion (SHS) and ideal for connecting modular units.

Also on display will be a large steel model featuring popu-lar connection applications specifically for the modular and offsite construction industry.

Over the course of the show, some of Lindapter’s regional specification engineers will be on hand to answer any technical enquiries and distribute literature, including a Modular and Offsite Construction brochure.

MODULAR AND OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION BROCHURE

The brochure uses a range of application examples to explain how contractors can achieve an efficient instal-lation and control costs by using Lindapter steel fixings. It also includes a cross-section of real-life case studies to further illustrate the time-saving benefits.

With over 85 years’ experience, Lindapter products are used on a wide variety of projects.

Typical offsite applications include: connecting adjoin-ing modular units together, securing framework for cable tray systems, connecting pre-fabricated balconies to buildings, securing steel base frames of modular buildings and for temporary connections during transportation.

LINDAPTER MAKES THE CONNECTIONSTHE LONG ESTABLISHED UK MANUFACTURER WILL displaY a range of unique steel-to-steel connection solutions IDEAL for modular and offsite applications.

As a premium British manufacturer, Lindapter prides itself on a range of independent product approvals (including CE marking), their outstanding technical support and a worldwide distribution network.


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Despite over 1,300 academic papers citing the benefits of modern methods of construction and five central government departments now adopting a presumption in favour of offsite, uptake of offsite solutions has been intermittent.

Why should this be?

To try and answer this question, commentators have sought to analyse the logic behind it, often to no avail.

To unlock this, Kier has sought to consider the illogical, applying behavioural science to understand the status quo and develop small practical steps forward that can create a big impact.

By exploring why human nature can be one of the biggest stumbling blocks to change,

The Choice Factory examines how it can be harnessed, by putting in place strategies to address these habits setting out a six-lever approach, with the aim of embedding the adoption of offsite manufacture.

In what is certain to be a popular and well attended

“the choice factory” seminarOFFSITE CONSTRUCTION - UPDATE

KIER’S JOHN HANDSCOMB TO PRESENT ‘APPLYING THE CHOICE FACTORY TO PRISON TRANSFORMATION’ DRAWN FROM KIER’S OFFSITE TRILOGY INITIATIVE, THE CHOICE FACTORY.

seminar, procurement lead for Kier Strategic Projects, John Handscomb, will be sharing innovation and best practice from The Choice Factory’s most recent application at the Ministry of Justice’s new prison development at Wellingborough, where Kier is driving a component-led approach, centred around integration and collaboration.

Thursday, 21st of Novemver, 2019, 12.00pm in Seminar Theatre 2 at The Offsite Construction Shpw 2019.


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SHOW SEMINAR LISTINGSSeminar 1

Wednesday 20th November, 2019

10:45 - 11:15

An expert view on the UK economy

Speakers

Host: Joe Dyde, buildoffsite

Tom Hall, Barbour-abi

11:30 - 12:30

Residential Developers share their offsite experiences & expectations and prospects

Speakers

Host: Tom Eshelby, Chair of Buildoffsite Residential Hub Alun Macey, Pocket Living

Adam Challis, JLL Chris Spiceley, Places for People

For more detail on these sessions, go to: https://www.buildoffsite.com/events/day-1-at-the-offsite-construction-show/

13:00 - 14:00

Achieving design quality with offsiteSpeakers

Host: Nigel Ostime, Hawkins Brown Tom Kyle, Sheppard Robson

Andy Heath, BPTW Stephen Wilson, Stride Treglown

14:30 - 15:30

Delivering the new skills the industry needs

Speakers

Host: Nick Whitehouse, Buildoffsite Joanna Vezey, Laing O’Rourke Charles Naud, Action Sustainability

Declan McDonnell, Cadcoe Anne Nortcliffe, Canterbury University

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11:35 - 12:15

Digital Grows UP

Speaker Chris Gatehouse, Trimble

13:15 - 14:00

Buildings that don’t cost the earth

Speaker Chris Williams, Green Life Buildings

11:00 - 11:30

Renovating for near zero energy buildings: the RenoZEB project

Speaker Alex Rathnell, EnergyPro

14:15 - 15:00

Developments in Offsite Concrete Technology

Speaker Bernard Graham, Creagh Concrete



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Seminar 1


Thursday 21st November, 2019

10:45 - 11:15

Delivering radical change

Speakers

Host: Tim Carey, Buildoffsite Jade Lewis, CLC and Saint-Gobain Fergus Harradence, BEIS

11:30 - 12:30

A productivity revolution through smart manufacturing

Speakers

Host: Graham Cleland, Berkeley Homes James Smith, Majenta Royston Young, DASYS Colin Dixon, Berkeley Homes Fabien Crochetet, coBuilder

For more detail on these sessions, go to: https://www.buildoffsite.com/events/offsite-construction-show-day-2/

13:00 - 14:00

Achieving design quality with offsite

Speakers

Host: Nigel Ostime, Hawkins Brown Tom Kyle, Sheppard Robson Andy Heath, BPTW Stephen Wilson, Stride Treglown

14:30 - 15:30

Residential Developers share their offsite experiences & expectations and prospects

Speakers

Host: Tom Eshelby, Buildoffsite Residential Hub Alun Macey, Pocket Living Adam Challis, JLL

Chris Spiceley, Places for People

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Thursday 21st November, 2019

10:00 - 10:45

11:35 - 12:15

Digital Grows UP

Speaker Chris Gatehouse, Trimble

12:20 - 13:10

Applying The Choice Factory to Prison

Speaker John Handscomb, Kier

14:05 - 14:50

Use of Calcium Nitrate as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Construction

Speaker Adam Reid, Yara

How to find Land Development Opportunities

Speaker Lloyd Girardi, Whitebox

13:15 - 14:00

Innovative Steelwork Connections for Modular & Offsite Construction

Speaker Matt Taylor, Lindapter International



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10:30 - 11:15

13:00 - 14:00

Ensuring confidence in innovative house building

Speakers

Host: Nick Whitehouse, Buildoffsite Brian Minchin, Lloyds Register Terry Mundy, Lloyds Register

Jeff Maxted, BLP Marcus Fookes, First Start Homes

Delivering projects ahead of time and budget – Yes we can!

Speakers Keith Branwhite, Procter & Gamble

Damian Kelly, Graham Construction

11:30 - 12:30

Innovation in MEP – delivering customer value

Speakers

Host: Karen Shanks, Buildoffsite David Bradley, E+I Engineering Group Phil Henry, Polypipe Paul Hopps, Apex Wiring Mark Watkins, NG Bailey

14:35 - 15:30

Tall building masterclass

Speakers

Alex Hyams, Alinea Steve Watts, Alinea

For more detail on these sessions, go to: https://www.buildoffsite.com/events/day-1-at-the-offsite-construction-show/

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SHOW WORKSHOP LISTINGSWorkshop Zone -Thursday 21st November, 2019

09:50 - 10:30

13:00 - 14:00

Ensuring confidence in innovative house building

Speakers

Host: Nick Whitehouse, Buildoffsite Brian Minchin, Lloyds Register Terry Mundy, Lloyds Register

Jeff Maxted, BLP Marcus Fookes, First Start Homes

Nationwide – offsite legendary delivery

Speakers

Stephen Crowther, Nationwide

Lee Walker, CDS Group

11:30 - 12:30

Innovation in MEP – delivering customer value

Speakers

Host: Karen Shanks, Buildoffsite David Bradley, E+I Engineering Group Phil Henry, Polypipe Paul Hopps, Apex Wiring Mark Watkins, NG Bailey

14:35 - 15:30

Tall building masterclass

Speakers

Alex Hyams, Alinea Steve Watts, Alinea

For more detail on these sessions, go to: https://www.buildoffsite.com/events/offsite-construction-show-day-2/

Chessington, Surrey based company Evinox Energy are another first time exhibitor at this year’s offsitre Construction Show.

Manufacturers and suppliers of Heat Interface Units (HIU’s), Evinox Energy specialise in Communal and District Heat-ing solutions.Working with developers, M&E Consultants, Contractors and Housing Associations, Evinox has worked on landmark developments such as Battersea Power Station, London City Island, and Wood Wharf at Canary Wharf. Providing bespoke HIU’s, metering and billing and service and maintenance.

SUPPLIED FULLY FITTED, PRE-TESTED, INSTALL-READYThe company wiull be showing the ModuSat® FUSION prefabricated HIU utility cupboard, which offers the ‘per-fect fit’ for communal and district heat networkdevelopments.

Cupboards are supplied fully fitted, pre-tested and ready to install on-site, complete with Heat Interface Unit (HIU), Cooling Interface Unit (CIU) (Optional), Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery unit (MVHR) and all associated piping and electricals. ModuSat® FUSION offers the unique combination of ultra-compact design

EVINOX HIU ON DISPLAY AT SHOWTHE BModuSat® FUSION prefabricated HIU utility cupboard offers the ‘perfect fit’ for communal and district heat network DEVELOPMENT IN MODULAR SETUPS.

OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION - UPDATE

with ‘smart’ high efficiency HIU performance, with features including - timed Keep-Warm functionality, which allows for minimal use of heat network energy; high performance at low temperatures to meet the GLArequirements & SAP.

ALL BACKED UP BY INDEPENDENT BESA TEST RESULTS

DHW return temps under 25 degrees, as recommended in CIBSE Code ofPractice, and the ability to deliver an excellent VWART!, all backed up by Independent testing to the UK standard from BESA, with published results.


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Chessington, Surrey based company Evinox Energy are another first time exhibitor at this year’s Offsite Construction Show.

Manufacturers and suppliers of Heat Interface Units (HIU’s), Evinox Energy, specialise in Communal and District Heat-ing solutions.Working with developers, M&E Consultants, Contractors and Housing Associations, Evinox has worked on landmark developments such as Battersea Power Station, London City Island, and Wood Wharf at Canary Wharf. Providing bespoke HIU’s, metering and billing and service and maintenance.

SUPPLIED FULLY FITTED, PRE-TESTED, INSTALL-READYThe company will be showing their ModuSat® FUSION prefabricated HIU utility cupboard, which offers the ‘per-fect fit’ for communal and district heat networkdevelopments.

Cupboards are supplied fully fitted, pre-tested and ready to install on-site, complete with Heat Interface Unit (HIU), Cooling Interface Unit (CIU) (Optional), Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Recovery unit (MVHR) and all associated piping and electricals. ModuSat® FUSION offers the unique combination of ultra-compact design

EVINOX HIU ON DISPLAY AT SHOWTHE BModuSat® FUSION prefabricated HIU utility cupboard offers the ‘perfect fit’ for communal and district heat network DEVELOPMENT IN MODULAR SETUPS.

OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION - UPDATE

with ‘smart’ high efficiency HIU performance, with features including - timed Keep-Warm functionality, which allows for minimal use of heat network energy; high performance at low temperatures to meet the GLArequirements & SAP.

ALL BACKED UP BY INDEPENDENT BESA TEST RESULTS

DHW return temps under 25 degrees, as recommended in CIBSE Code ofPractice, and the ability to deliver an excellent VWART!, all backed up by Independent testing to the UK standard from BESA, with published results.


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