Building & Facilities Management Magazine Jan/Feb 2022

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CLEANING & HYGIENE | FLOORING | LIGHTING

West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications see pages 16-17

INSIDE:

Jangro achieves Planet Mark certification

see page 8

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On the cover: West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications

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Contents News

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Style Rescues School’s Moveable Wall

Flooring

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West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications

Sustainability

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Recycling & Waste Management

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Realising the value of waste

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Data is the foundation for the sustainable buildings of the future

Lighting

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Style Rescues School’s Moveable Wall

The hinges, on a folding wall installed at a school in Manchester, had become stretched through general wear and tear, causing it to become unusable. The company responsible for routine servicing of the wall declared that it needed completely replacing, at considerable expense and disruption.

Seeking a second opinion, Style’s team of moveable, folding and partitioning wall technicians was invited to assess the severity of the situation and advised that the wall could be fixed, rather than replaced, at a far lower cost and with minimal inconvenience.

Style is the UK’s multiaward winning, market leader in moveable, folding and partitioning wall installation. In

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addition, the company boasts an in-house trained team of professional technicians able to offer service and repair of almost any dividing wall system, even if Style was not responsible for the original installation.

“We will always look to repair, rather than replace, whenever we can,” said Hannah Thorneycroft, service and repair manager for Style North.

“A well serviced moveable wall can last up to 25 years in some cases, and as long as it’s inspected properly at regular intervals, it can retain its smooth operation and acoustic integrity – and issues such as stretched hinges can be spotted early and quickly resolved.

“On this occasion, the problem had been left to

develop into a much greater issue. However, we were able to replace the hinge profiles and bring the wall back to full working order thanks to the professionalism of our service and repair technicians.”

“We offer routine servicing and repair of all types of moveable walls,” continued Hannah, “from simple folding walls through to fully automatic, large-scale systems.”

The school was so impressed by the repair of their moveable wall that they awarded Style an ongoing service contract, helping ensure trouble-free use of it for many years to come. www.style-partitions.co.uk sales@style-partitions.co.uk

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Exceptional Conformance to CHSA Accreditation Schemes in 2021 Guarantees Standards Buyers of cleaning and hygiene products can continue to rely on the guarantee of the Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) Accreditation Scheme mark following exceptional compliance during 2021.

The CHSA’s Independent Inspector conducted 143 audits during the year, inspecting every member of the CHSA. More than 3,800 individual items were checked across all the Schemes making sure “what’s on the box is what’s in the box”.

Mike Stubbs, Chairman of the CHSA Accreditation Schemes said: “Maintaining the integrity of our Accreditation Scheme is essential so we are delighted members have again maintained standards, achieving very high levels of compliance. Buyers of cleaning and hygiene products can continue to trust the mark. Our standards, your guarantee.”

Members of the Accreditation Scheme for paper-based and woven products achieved 92% label compliance, meaning the dimensions and count of every product and other required information is as indicated on the label. Of the 1,260 individual products audited 96% complied, excluding minor infringements.

The Inspector conducted 40 audits of plastic-based products. 1,820 individual items were tested, and 672 labels checked. 1,820 individual items were tested, and 672 labels checked. Overall label compliance was 93% and 92% of all products tested met the requirements of the Scheme, guaranteeing they are fit for purpose. The products audited www.twitter.com/BFM_Magazine

included sacks and liners.

Members of the Accreditation Scheme for manufacturers of cotton-based products achieved 97% compliance on the labels checked and 96% on the 720 products tested.

The 17 members of the Accreditation Scheme for Manufacturers of Cleaning and Hygiene Chemicals were reviewed by the inspector and their status confirmed.

Every distributor member of the CHSA was audited.

Following the launch of the Accreditation Scheme for manufacturers of cleaning chemicals and the expansion of the Scheme for manufacturers of paper and woven products to include wipes and cloths these products were included in the distributor inspections.

Accredited Distributors have committed to buy products from a CHSA Accredited Manufacturer and that product from other manufacturers must conform to the requirements of the relevant Accreditation Scheme. Currently 72% of relevant products sold by distributors are from a CHSA Accredited Manufacturer.

The CHSA is establishing a new Accreditation Scheme for General Manufacturers.

Inspections of these Scheme members will begin in 2022.

The CHSA conducts due diligence on every application to join the Association. This process involves confirming all marketing and product claims can be substantiated by hard evidence, for example EN test results. This process is followed by an audit of their product range and quality assurance procedures. They are welcomed into the Association only if they successfully complete due diligence and pass the audit.

Committed to the integrity of the Schemes, the CHSA’s governing Council will expel any Scheme member who, in spite of being offered the guidance required to correct issues, consistently fails to conform to the relevant Scheme Standard.

The combination of the CHSA Accreditation Scheme Mark and its Code of Practice guarantees the Association’s members: trade ethically and sustainably; provide quality, fit for purpose products; and make sure ‘what’s on the box is what’s in the box’. www.chsa.co.uk @chsacleaning News

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Ensuring ‘smart’ meter retrofits provide long-term reliability Deer Technology’s LimpetReader devices are a cost-effective way to retrofit ‘dumb’ analogue water and electricity meters so they provide ‘smart’ functionality.

This can be to the benefit of wholesalers, retailers, landlords and end users – both domestic and non-domestic.

To ensure the LimpetReaders perform as intended and give a long, trouble-free life, Deer Technology has invested heavily in its training resources to provide installers with the knowledge and skills they need.

A key strength of the LimpetReader is that it can be fitted to almost any analogue meter. However, as people in the water and electricity industry know only too well, many different types of meter are in use. To overcome this potential problem, Deer Technology has developed a range of clear adapter plates so a standard LimpetReader can be installed on the faceplate of virtually any meter – while some can be installed without an adapter.

If an adapter plate is required, this is first bonded to the meter’s faceplate using either optical tape for indoor applications or UV-curing adhesive outdoors.

Next, the LimpetReader is bonded to the adapter plate in the same way. With the LimpetReader attached, it is still possible to take a visual reading of the meter should that ever be necessary. In outdoor water metering applications, if the meter is subsequently submerged in mud or water, then the LimpetReader, adapter plate and adhesive still provide a clear optical path for reliable readings.

Deer Technology has developed a comprehensive training programme for its installers so they are ready to retrofit LimpetReaders in any scenario. As well as learning 6

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about the LimpetReader and bonding techniques, installers are also taught about cleaning the face plate and aligning the LimpetReader using the Installer app that runs on a tablet. Health and safety is also covered, including safe use of the UV gun for curing the adhesive.

In addition to learning about retrofitting LimpetReaders to meters, installers are also trained on connecting LimpetReaders to AutoReaders.

One model of LimpetReader communicates with the AutoReader via Bluetooth whereas another uses a cabled connection. In operation, the LimpetReader takes images of the meter’s register and passes these to the AutoReader, which transmits them to Deer Technology’s secure servers via GSM (2G mobile phone network) technology.

Depending on the application, multiple LimpetReaders can be connected to a single AutoReader.

New installers do not need prior industry experience or particular skills. Deer Technology’s bespoke training course equips installers with

the knowledge they need to fit LimpetReaders quickly and reliably. Furthermore, correctly fitted LimpetReaders provide meter readings for many years, with no need for on-site checks or maintenance. One of the advantages of the Deer Technology system is that any deterioration in the quality of the LimpetReader image can be identified remotely. Remedial action can therefore be taken before the LimpetReader is unable to capture clear images of the meter register, so meter readings are not missed.

It is important to understand that LimpetReaders are installed without interrupting the supply or dismantling the meter, and the procedure takes 15 minutes or less. These factors make LimpetReaders a far more attractive proposition than exchanging analogue meters for smart meters, which is disruptive, takes longer and costs far more.

Find out more about Deer Technology’s LimpetReader for remote meter reading at https://deertechnology.com, telephone 01639 363146 or email hello@deertechnology.com.

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Jangro achieves Planet Mark certification Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial distributors in the UK and Ireland, strengthens its commitment to realising a brighter and more sustainable future.

Independent janitorial distribution network, Jangro, is proud to announce it has been certified by Planet Mark. Through this certification, the company is furthering its sustainability commitment by measuring and reducing its carbon footprint.

Over the next year, Jangro will be working towards strengthening its reduction of carbon emissions and sharing its journey of continuous improvement to inspire others. It is also measuring its social value contributions, which refers to the net social and environmental benefits generated by its team.

Planet Mark is a sustainability certification that verifies and measures carbon and social data to reduce emissions and achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). To become certified, a company must first ‘commit’ to the programme, by pledging to measure and reduce its footprint, plan long-term ambitions and motivate its team to innovate.

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to measure using the certification methodology.

Emission sources, including electricity, T&D losses, natural gas, travel, waste, water, and paper, contributed to a total carbon footprint of 17.4 tC0₂e for Jangro’s HQ during 2020. As part of the Planet Mark certification, Jangro has committed to making a year-on-year reduction of its carbon footprint by 5% annually.

Jo Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, comments, ‘We want to be a force for good but understand that our day-to-day operations inevitably have an effect on the environment. By measuring our own impact as well as our social value, we will be able to significantly increase our positive impact.

The three-step process includes communicating our activities and, by doing so, we hope to encourage continual improvements within our community, contributing to a better planet for all.’

On average, Planet Mark certified businesses make a 24% cut in absolute carbon emissions per year, and 17% carbon savings per employee per year through reductions in energy, waste, water, travel and procurement.

For more information about Jangro, visit www.jangro.net.

For more information about Planet Mark, visit www.planetmark.com.

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ETM Group praises workwear and washroom services supplier, Elis, for support during the pandemic London bar, pub and restaurant group, ETM, has praised its workwear, linen, washroom and mats services supplier, Elis, for its support during the pandemic.

Elis began providing services to ETM Group during the pandemic in 2020 and supported ETM with a flexible approach to the service roll-out and with a rental model that meant there were no large up-front costs. The Elis team supplied items to the venues when they were able to re-open, scaling up and down as necessary and working in partnership with ETM during this challenging time.

ETM Chief Financial Officer, Landen Prescott-Brann, says: “Elis won the tender to supply a suite of services, as part of our plan to simplify and consolidate suppliers across the business.

They won the tender on value for money, efficiency and their passion for the business, and they run their services efficiently and professionally. Prior to appointing Elis, I used to be made aware of problems with the services, especially washroom, but now I don’t hear of any problems, which is a real credit to Elis.

“What really stands out for me though, is how Elis have been so supportive during the pandemic.

Their rental model gave us far more flexibility and control over our cashflow, and we didn’t have to commit a huge amount of money at the start, which was really important. They worked with us to meet our requirements and have been incredibly supportive around payment plans during the pandemic, which is something I will remember.

“ETM Group has 14 venues, mainly in the City, including sports bars with great AV and tech, and high end bars and restaurants, including one of the best rooftop terraces in London. The sites have very little storage space, so the ability to rotate stock and not hold as much stock on the premises is paramount.”

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Elis is providing ETM Group with over 12,500 laundered workwear and linen items a week.

It supplies its workwear and linens on a costeffective rental basis, so there are no upfront purchasing costs.

There is also flexibility to make additions, reductions, and free size exchanges to reduce costs when employees change.

For organisations of all sizes, Elis collects used workwear, professionally launders and maintains it, and returns the clean workwear to an agreed schedule, ensuring that sufficient workwear is available, and that those wearing it are comfortable and look the part.

Elis is also providing a range of washroom products and services to meet each venue’s requirements. The service, including regular scheduled service visits to each venue, is run by the local Elis site, with regular communication from the local account manager.

Craig Easton of Elis comments: “Prior to working with Elis, ETM Group used a range of different suppliers for its workwear, linen, washroom and mats services.

Not only did this mean multiple transactions and invoices, but there were elements of these services that did not fully meet their requirements. Elis has been able to provide all services, from one local Elis site, with proactive and regular account management, delivering a flexible and reliable service that meets ETM Group’s requirements. In addition, Elis has been able to reduce the cost of the services overall.

“Elis completed an audit of every venue to identify what chefs’ wear, linens, washroom and mats services were being provided by the previous suppliers and to provide a new

recommendation. Elis was able to ‘right-size’ the requirements and recommend more efficient stock levels in some areas, which also helped to reduce costs.

“Elis’s operational flexibility has assisted ETM Group, with a more reliable, efficient and streamlined delivery model. Elis has been able to reduce the time and resource of ETM’s own staff in dealing with laundry and washroom challenges.

ETM Group’s workwear and linen requirements can fluctuate over the year, so Elis meets with the team every three months to look at the usage of items and to adjust stock accordingly. This is possible because all Elis items are tracked using barcodes or radio frequency ID tags to gather information such as their usage rates, non-laundered items and hygiene reports, to assist with compliance and garment management, and provide a high level of accountability.”

Elis is the first laundry and textile services company in the UK to state its intent to attain Net Zero carbon emissions by 2045.

This major commitment is the next step on a journey to reduce its emissions, which started over ten years ago and which has been certified over several years by The Carbon Trust. This goal is aligned with the United Kingdom government’s ambition to be carbon neutral by 2050.

For further information see uk.Elis.com or call free on 0808 1698265.

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Kooltherm Pipe Insulation fitted on leading Biomedical Research Building The University of Warwick’s Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Building (IBRB) is breaking new ground in building design. The £33m facility has been constructed with a cutting-edge offsite approach featuring Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation and Kooltherm Insulated Pipe Support Inserts.

The research building, designed

by Hawkins/Brown and Fairhursts Design Group, will provide world-class facilities for over 300 biomedical researchers helping to deepen our understanding of the origins and mechanistic basis of diseases of the brain and body.

Working closely with the project team, which included Willmott Dixon and Hoare Lea, NG Bailey has manufactured and assembled much of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations at its specialist offsite facility in Bradford. This specification included the installation of over 20,000 lm of Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation and Kooltherm Insulated Pipe Support Inserts, with onsite fitout carried out by specialist contractor Insulation & Cladding Services Ltd (ICS).

The University of Warwick set a target to complete at least 50% of the building work using offsite methods. NG Bailey helped to achieve this with a bespoke, fivestorey ‘megariser’, which contains all of the buildings’ primary wet and dry services. The riser was delivered to site in eight sections, greatly reducing the number of deliveries and disruption to neighbours and allowing the installation to be completed in two days compared with the 15 weeks it would have taken with traditional methods. The sections were constructed horizontally at the NG Bailey facility and were lifted and installed using a crane – cutting time spent working at height.

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with the use of BIM technologies and this process was supported through the specification of Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation and Kooltherm Insulated Pipe Support Inserts.

These products are supported with bespoke BIM objects which can be freely downloaded from www.bimstore.co.uk This allowed service engineers and designers to accurately plan and position pipework and supports. With their leading thermal performance, the products also contributed to the project’s sustainability targets.

Stefan Watson, Offsite Integration Manager, Midlands, at NG Bailey explained: “By using offsite manufacture to produce the MEP elements, we removed circa 11,000 working hours from the project and reduced deliveries by around 190 HGV vehicles. The Client set the challenge of at least 50% of the construction being delivered through offsite techniques – and this was achieved.

“This greatly reduced the carbon footprint of the project and the completed building is expected to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. Building services play a significant part in reaching this target and we carefully developed a specification which will keep the building’s energy use to a minimum.”

Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation is one of the most thermally efficient pipe insulation materials in common use. This allowed the project team to effectively insulate the full range of pipe diameters on the project with a minimal thickness of insulation, supporting a faster, installation

both in the factory and as part of the onsite work completed by ICS. The project team also carefully addressed the risk of heat loss through pipe supports by installing Kingspan Kooltherm Insulated Pipe Support Inserts. The premium performance inserts effectively limit thermal bridging through the supports and form an effective vapour barrier. For larger diameter pipework, the inserts are supplied with a metal spreader plate which prevents insulation compression, ensuring the efficiency of the pipework is maintained over time.

The specification of the Kingspan Technical Insulation products also supported work to achieve credits within BREEAM assessment. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certificate for Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation can be accessed at www.greenbooklive.com. The product is also certified as Eurofins Air Comfort Gold, recognising it as having low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and both products are manufactured under an environmental management system which is certified to ISO 14001:2015.

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Constructionline partners with Supply Change to launch social enterprise service Industry-leading procurement platform Constructionline has partnered with Supply Change to support social value procurement and boost the use of social enterprises in the construction sector.

From today, qualifying social enterprises (businesses that reinvest or donate their profits to create positive social change) can get free Constructionline Supplier Membership and SSIP accreditation from Acclaim Accreditation.

By boosting social enterprises’ use in procurement, the partnership between Constructionline and Supply Change will help further increase social value in the supply chain. Social enterprises have a positive impact on society through many ways, such as employing those that face barriers to work, championing more environmentally friendly practices or donating profits to charity. Constructionline buyers and suppliers will benefit from being able to achieve this positive impact through a simpler route to social value procurement.

The partnership follows the recent launch of Constructionline’s social value question set and is part of the platform’s wider drive to firmly put social value on the agenda for all procurement across the construction sector.

Supply Change, which works to make procurement easier, faster and more impactful for businesses, will help to verify businesses’ eligibility to receive this support from Constructionline. By registering for free on the Constructionline platform, social enterprises can then prove to buyers that they meet stringent industry standards, including PAS91 and the Common Assessment Standard, allowing them to be easily identified for new business opportunities.

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Robert Walton, Chief Operating Officer at Constructionline, commented: “With the construction sector accounting for around 6% of GDP in the UK, there’s huge scope for the industry to make real change to local communities through social value. Working with social enterprises where possible is a key way to achieve this, and I’m proud that through our partnership with Supply Change, we can help to make a difference.

We’re committed to supporting social value and, through this partnership and our dedicated question set, I’m really looking forward to seeing the growth of social value procurement on our platform this year.”

Proving social value is key across both the public and private sectors. In the public sector, the government introduced the Social Value Model in January 2021, and social value now accounts for at least 10% of a supplier’s score when it comes to central government bid evaluations under PPN 06/20.

In the private sector, social value is gaining prominence as organisations strive to support the communities in which they work, and this is only set to grow.

Aoise Keogan-Nooshabadi, co-founder of Supply Change, added: “Social value in procurement has never been more important. Studies show that engaging with social businesses makes commercial sense and the introduction of the Social Value Model makes it even more valuable. The increased need to give back to our communities and our climate has put social procurement high on the agenda. Despite this, quality is still paramount. Our partnership with Constructionline, to give accreditation to social enterprise suppliers, will break down barriers for suppliers who create

a huge amount of impact but also deliver high-quality work.”

As one of the social enterprises set to benefit from the Constructionline and Supply Change partnership, Amie Grice, business development at Argonaut Enterprises, explained: “The Constructionline accreditations are very important to any company but, for a small social enterprise, gaining and keeping this accreditation is vital to maintain and/or expand.

The partnership between Constructionline and Supply Change enabling the free membership has taken some pressure off us, and the funds can be used to help support staff and keep making a difference. As an SME and social enterprise, these partnerships make a huge difference.”

Constructionline and Supply Change are hosting a webinar to launch the partnership on Tuesday 1st February at 3pm.

To find out more and have your questions answered by the procurement experts, register for your place at www.constructionline.co.uk/ events/social-enterprise/ To find out more and to register for free Constructionline Supplier membership and SSIP accreditation from Acclaim Accreditation, visit www. constructionline.co.uk/productsservices/social-enterprise/ For more information on Supply Change visit : www.supplychange.co.uk Building & Facilities Management – Jan/Feb 2022

One Design, Limitless Options!

Safety Signage and Products manufacturer Spectrum Industrial have introduced a new range of multipurpose frames to their product portfolio.

From cleaning stations to site safety notice boards, these multipurpose frames provide businesses and institutes with modular and portable options to display valuable information around their premises.

This product allows you to build your own frame, giving you multiple options, simply order the frame with feet, you can add castors for easy manoeuvrability if you wish, choose from clear Perspex or Opaque Foamed PVC panels and add accessories, it’s simple. In addition, you can just have one frame, or multiple frames to create pods or wider displays.

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into our existing portfolio, allowing customers to build their own. In environments where wall space is limited, these modular frames provide that all important space for necessary safety information.”

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to ensure that businesses not only have the right safety signs in the right place but also provide options to suit varying business environments.

The multipurpose frames are available from most retailers of health and safety supplies, please visit www.spectrumindustrial.co.uk to find a retailer or contact Spectrum Industrial at sales@spectrum-industrial. co.uk for more information

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West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications

When considering flooring products for new-build or refurbishment projects, the housebuilder and specifier can be sure that West Fraser’s CaberFloor range includes the perfect solution. Just as sound foundations are essential for any building, the right flooring system lays a good foundation for a quality flooring finish, saving problems and costs later.

The West Fraser website contains a handy flowchart to help builders, specifiers and architects choose the right flooring system for every project, coupled with handy installation guides and videos https://uk.westfraser. com/resources/help-advice/ installation-instructions/ for the individual CaberFloor products.

Leading the field in the popularity stakes, CaberFloor P5 is the UK’s most specified moisture-resistant P5 flooring.

The high-strength particleboard

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is ideal for domestic and most other floors and removes the need for intermediate noggins.

The boards are moistureresistant, stable, durable, easy to lay and, with a tongue and groove or square-edge profile, provide an excellent surface for subsequent floor laying operations.

Some floors require more advanced solutions and, no matter the size or shape of the floor being laid, there are key questions to ask. Although not necessarily obvious, the first

point to consider is whether the building’s roof will be in place.

If the answer is no, the floor will need to withstand the elements.

This is where CaberShieldPlus proves its worth as it is designed to allow building work to continue in all weathers.

CaberShieldPlus is an advanced product that has all the inherent benefits of CaberFloor P5. In addition, it offers double-sided protection with a tough, permanent waterproof coating and is BBA approved for 60 days exposure, when laid according to manufacturer’s instructions. It is also a nonslip, safe working platform that withstands high site traffic.

An alternative solution is CaberDek which is BBA approved for 42 days exposure, when installed with CaberFix according to manufacturer’s instructions. The P5 grade flooring has the advantage of a strong, waterproof and slip-resistant peelable film. It provides protection from the elements and construction mess and, when removed, leaves a clean, finished floor.

The film is impact, puncture and tear-resistant to withstand high site traffic. CaberDek also provides 44dB sound reduction when used in conjunction with leading I-beam and insulation manufacturers.

All three CaberFloor products comply with BS EN312 and are designed to be used with the CaberFix range of specially developed sealing and fixing products that include powerful Building & Facilities Management – Jan/Feb 2022

Sustainability adhesives and tapes. For example, CaberFloor P5 is best used with CaberFix Joint&Joist, an adhesive and sealant that will adhere to a wide variety of materials, creating a strong, silent, and flexible bond. Similarly, CaberFix D4 complements CaberDek and CaberShieldPlus. This adhesive bonds flooring to joists, T&G joints and seals exposed perimeter and edges.

Beyond the advantages and practicalities of using CaberFloor, the materials and processes used to manufacture the product offer the reassurance of being sustainable. Unsurprisingly, West Fraser’s range of board products is available in a wide selection of sizes to minimise waste. All timber used is responsibly sourced and FSC certified. The panels are manufactured in the UK from locally grown timber and are net carbon negative.

Additionally, all of West Fraser’s UK mills have obtained the coveted ISO 14001 environmental accreditation.

Samples of all West Fraser construction panels can be ordered on the website Uk.westfraser. com. Head to the housebuilder page on the website to download a selection of tools including a fully-interactive guide to all West Fraser products and a checklist to make sure you have everything you need for your build.

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The Future of Telecoms is Now In 2015, British Telecoms announced that they would be turning off ISDN (Integrated Service Digital Network) and PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines and switching over to digital lines, or internet lines – otherwise known as the great BT Switch Off. This change is happening because the traditional copper network that we currently use for our telecoms, simply can’t keep up with faster and slicker alternatives.

From 2025 onwards, phone calls won’t be made using analogue lines but will be made through new IP (Internet Protocol) technology and SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) technologies that are faster, clearer, and more advanced.

Influences on the Switch Off The growing demand on improvements to the telecoms network has seen more pressure following the COVID-19 pandemic. This changed the way people worked, and were educated, and put huge demand on providers to sustain this new level of demand.

In the wake of the work from home order, offices were abandoned and whilst businesses invested in solutions which enabled their teams to work from home, this increased costs while businesses were still absorbing costs for their office infrastructure.

Technology from smartphones, apps, the cloud, Zoom, and the IoT have all played a part in upping the demand for faster infrastructure in the UK. But technology isn’t the only thing that has contributed to the change in demand. The telecoms switch off has been coming for many years and is happening across the world.

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affecting businesses but homes too and comes with a lot of benefits. Namely being able to make calls on any device from wherever you are, from the same number. Linking your business applications and systems with video chat, calls and collaboration i.e., Microsoft Teams. Allowing your employees to improve communication throughout the business as well as file sharing, accessible through the cloud, from anywhere at any time.

Businesses will have the opportunity to become a genuinely remote organisation, not tied to any on-premises telephony network. With the switch, your business can take advantage of VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), virtual landlines and other fiber products to make calls.

Getting Ahead of the Change Whilst the switch off isn’t taking place until 2025, it’s imperative that businesses get ahead of the curve and look to avoid rushing to implement the new technology nearer the deadline.

BT currently plan to cease the installation of ISDN and PSTN lines nationally in 2023 and they will only be available to purchase until September 2023.

To get ahead of the switch off, your business should: • Get buy-in from your businesses C-suite • Obtain budget approval for the transition • Inform and organise internal teams • Review current connections, phone lines, alarms etc.

• Move to a digital focused way of working if you haven’t already such as Microsoft Teams • Plan and implement your switch over strategy • Get expert advice for this migration

Putting off preparing for the switch off could cost your business thousands and put unnecessary pressure and strain on your business the longer you leave it. Giving yourself as much time to prepare for the switch as possible gives you more opportunity to prepare all aspects of your business.

Benefits of Switching with Inspired PLC As experts who can help you navigate the best solutions for your business, Inspired PLC has the knowledge and experience to help your business make the switch as cost-effectively as possible.

The advantage of choosing them to support your business with this transition, is that Inspired together with one of their trusted partners can help guide and support you on this change of technology, to ensure you get the right telecoms solution at the best price.

They can also support your business with audits to account for what you need versus what you currently use, to help you consolidate your devices, check your historical bills for discrepancies and help you reduce your telecoms bill.

Get ahead of the switchover and speak to Inspired Energy’s experts by emailing hello@ inspiredplc.co.uk or by speaking directly to Wayne Brown on 01772 689250 or via email wayne.brown@ inspiredenergy.co.uk.

Professional Cost Management Group (PCMG), part of Inspired Energy PLC, has identified more than £17.4m in refunds and savings for clients since the start of 2019, by looking deeper into their energy, water and telecoms expenditure.

In addition, refunds and savings amounting to £42,933,546 have been recovered for the public sector alone.

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Join the PSSA - Launching the Public Sector Sustainability Association The Public Sector Sustainability Association (PSSA) provides a professional association and network for all those working in the Public Sector who have a common interest in sustainability. The aim of the association is to bring together a wide group of people working across all areas of the Public Sector – to help educate, train, support and connect as we work towards a more sustainable future.

Never has there been a more pressing need and indeed, requirement for individuals and organisations to turn their attention to sustainability and take stock of their environmental impact on our world.

An increasing number of UK local authorities have declared a climate emergency. But having made this important step, what happens next? Well for many sustainability professionals working within these authorities, they simply do not know. Logically, the first step that can be taken is to develop a strategy to address the

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challenge of the emergency they have declared. However there are a number of pitfalls and issues which can arise when doing so and there is a need for the individuals tasked with creating such a plan to be given the knowledge and support they need to do so.

Similar issues are faced by professionals working in the NHS (the health and care system in England is responsible for an estimated 4-5% of the country’s carbon footprint), Universities, Schools and of course central Government.

Through the PSSA we hope to

provide these individuals with the support, guidance and knowledge that will assist them and by extension, the entire country in tackling the climate emergency and recuding their organisations carbon footprint. The assocation will provide the latest news and developments, best practice, case studies, white papers, reports and guides to this aim.

There is no charge for membership to those working within the Public Sector and we are now open to new members.

If you are interested in joining, please visit our website where you will find more detailed information about the association and also a membership form to join. www.pssa.info

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NEW PURELL® Hand & Surface Antimicrobial Wipes quickly offer powerful, germ-killing peace of mind in a single, convenient format.

NEW from skin health and surface hygiene expert, GOJO Industries-Europe, are PURELL Hand & Surface Antimicrobial Wipes. Ideal for use in healthcare, leisure, education, health and fitness facilities, hotels, and office buildings, these versatile multi-use wipes are suitable for sanitising hands, general surfaces, and foodcontact surfaces. This eliminates the need for different types of wipes and surface cleaners.

Dermatologically tested, these innovative wipes are kind to skin and deliver against the latest EN1500 hand hygiene standards. They are highly effective, killing 99.99% of the most common germs that may be harmful, including yeast and mould and have proven, fastacting efficacy against bacteria (EN1276, EN13727) and viruses (EN14476) from 30 seconds.

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Furthermore, they have also passed the EN16615 test. This is the gold standard for wipes, consisting of an evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal efficacy in real world conditions, with tests conducted on medical surfaces.

PURELL Hand & Surface Antimicrobial Wipes are designed with a non-woven fabric that does not tear easily. No rinsing is required and no residue is left after use, making them incredibly easy-to-use. Suitable for use in food-contact areas, they do not affect the taste or smell of food.

Chris Wakefield, Managing Director UK & Ireland, GOJO Industries-Europe Ltd comments, ‘In the wake of the COVD crisis, the need for effective hygiene solutions to reduce the risk of infection has never been greater. The hygiene of hands and high touch surfaces

is especially important in many working environments, so we are delighted to introduce a one-stop solution that is highly effective on all kinds of non-porous surfaces, whilst being gentle to skin – and that meets the very top standard of testing! These versatile wipes quickly sanitise hands and surfaces and can be used everywhere in a facility –– making them an essential part of the cleaning toolkit in a wide variety of locations.’

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GermErase boosts campus safety following university donations

GermErase, supplied by leading cleaning equipment specialists, Denis Rawlins Ltd, has donated thousands of packets of sanitising wipes to students across the country.

With 2.5 million students back at university and 8.9 million pupils in school, it is more important than ever to maintain hand hygiene efforts and curb the spread of Covid and other winter bugs.

The pandemic is very much still part of our lives, and with students going back to faceto-face teaching, GermErase’s generous donation is timely.

So far, GermErase has distributed 230,000 packets of its wipes to universities across the length and breadth of the country.

Students from Northumberland, right down to Devon can now add these powerful wipes to their arsenal in the fight against Covid.

The handy wipes are a convenient way to keep the sanitising power of GermErase 24hr in your pocket. They kill up to 99.999% of bugs and protect the hands between washes. The GermErase formula has been proven effective against all enveloped viruses, including Covid-19. As well as keeping hands sanitised, students can also use the wipes to keep phones, and other personal items, germ free.

Eleanor Matthews, CEO of GermErase, said: “With students being in close quarters with each other, whether that’s during lectures, in their halls of residence or when socialising, the infection risk is increased.

“We have recently gone through a rebrand and found ourselves with excess stock.

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and protected from germs this winter.”

Sue Hodges, Assistant Facilities Manager at Birmingham City University, said: “The wipes are a very handy size to be carried about when going to meetings or canteen areas and the fact that they are kind to our skin and have a low chemical footprint which helps our environment.”

James White, Managing Director of Denis Rawlins Ltd, added: “The GermErase wipes have been proven to kill viruses and germs in under 30 seconds, giving them the potential to significantly reduce transmission on campus if students keep them handy and add them to their hand hygiene efforts. Thanks to this generous donation, people now have access to a quick and convenient added layer of protection.”

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Realising the value of waste Fairview Facilities Management (FFM) delivers facilities management solutions to industrial, food manufacturing and clinical sectors, across the UK and Ireland.

Utilising its bespoke Smart Tech Platform, FFM can guarantee annual savings following a due diligence process of review of their current services.

Looking specifically at the important aspect of waste management for facilities managers, we talk to FFM Managing Director Ben McCauley.

During the due diligence process of working with each new client, we seek to unlock and deliver financial savings, and almost always discover that their recycling processes are inadequate and that they are missing out on the opportunity to recover significant rebates.

Unlocking the value of waste

We help our clients to reverse their behaviour and spending.

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Before we become involved, they are paying companies to take waste away from their premises and facilities. Now, our on-site staff separate waste, so that it can be collected by the correct recyclers. As a result, our clients make money from their waste – sufficient to more than cover the cost of the process. Each month, for each waste stream according to tonnage, we receive a rebate from the recycler, which we pass on to our client.

In manufacturing facilities, we examine specific recycling opportunities for particular waste streams and ensure

that separation and collection are optimized. Improving sustainability is the ultimate aim, but adopting processes and procedures to ensure correct separation and collection has allowed our clients to understand and embrace the fact that waste has value.

Rebates can be achieved across all types of waste, from cardboard, through most plastics, to aluminium and steel, realizing a previously untapped, viable revenue stream.

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Recycling & Waste Management sustainability credentials and reduce their carbon footprint.

It is important to reduce or remove plastics on-site, so as an example, where we provide vending or catering services, we’ve swapped out the cups to recyclable ones from VegWare.

Education is key to efficient waste management

In every business, education is key to efficient waste management. For many of our manufacturing clients, the separation of materials for recycling in the factory is quite obvious, but when you get down to behaviour in common and rest areas, we still witness the tendency for people to see a bin and just throw waste into it, without considering what needs to happen next.

We support our clients by providing the correct range of bins, appropriate signage and education. Our staff actively engage with our client’s employees to encourage best practice, and we put up posters which emphasize the importance of correctly separating waste and explain that by so doing, it has a value, bringing income, rather than incurring cost. In this way we can help to influence a change in the culture throughout a business, so that everyone plays their part in ensuring that waste is properly recycled and achieves its full value.

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at the right time is crucial.

FFM’s Smart Tech Platform drives productivity and enables integration of data and business systems into scalable specific solutions – with smart workflows and automation driving integrated business services.

The fully integrated Mobile Solution provides our staff with instant real-time access to important information to help them complete tasks, while our specially designed portal gives customers 24/7 access to their business profile. Our technology stack solution suite brings all this together in a

single portal, enabling optimal service delivery through smart workflow and task automation.

The platform enables realtime live reporting about the types and amounts of recycling, allowing us to discover what we can do better, and we go through the data once a month with our stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, ranging from staff education to space allocation. We also focus on the financial impact to ensure our clients benefit from the value of their waste. www.fairviewfm.com Recycling & Waste Management

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Data is the foundation for the sustainable buildings of the future

The pressure on businesses to meet the UN’s sustainability goals has never been greater. COP26 made it clear that businesses – and government – have a key role to play in addressing the challenges of climate change.

Addressing carbon emissions is a critical piece of this puzzle.

To achieve this, a growing Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) focus has led to a greater push for companies to be held accountable to substantiate their green credentials and ensure they meet changing environmental and regulatory requirements.

This is why ESG transformation is the new digital transformation.

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it also drives lucrative financial incentives: top line growth, reduced financial overheads and greater regulatory freedom.

Given the building construction sector accounts for 39% of global energy-related CO2 emissions, it’s not unreasonable to think businesses would begin here.

But surprisingly, despite being the largest asset class in the world, this industry is heavily overlooked when it comes to improving sustainability.

It doesn’t have to be this way. With the vast majority of buildings that will be standing by 2050 already built, we need to work with what we’ve got. So for many organisations, the answer lies not in new building projects, but in upgrading existing sites

and investing in smart buildings.

These can provide a truly sustainable solution and play a critical part in committing to ESG transformation, in order to reduce humanity’s total carbon footprint.

Upgrading for the future

Building operations, for the most part, are antiquated with the only source of data being humans taking notes on clipboards.

Engineers often drive several hours to site, to spend several more hours simply going round and running water to prove a tap was used or switching on an emergency light to prove it works, before recording it on a sheet.

That leads to emissions from car exhausts, wasted fresh water, and wasted electricity, all for the

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This is unnecessary when such processes can, and should, be automated. This is not just about saving time (although hours of checks can be reduced to seconds in this way). It is also about saving energy and reducing masses of carbon emissions to almost zero.

A staggering 30% of energy used in commercial buildings is already being wasted in part because of these inefficiencies.

So it’s clear that the future of sustainability rests on building an internal environment that is as efficient as possible.

Putting it into practice

Data is the first building block for a smart building proposition.

It’s hard to improve a process if you can’t track it. On the street, tens of thousands of data points are gathered hourly (through phones, public signs, traffic lights, public Wi-Fi), yet step into a building and

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you enter a data black hole.

Data analysis, underpinned by artificial intelligence, provides a clear real-time overview of building data that smart buildings use to make key decisions that drive energy efficiency and reduce CO2 output.

Over time, a smart building will learn how to react to low occupancy, predict when equipment needs maintenance checks, and automate shutdown if movement is detected after hours. The energy reducing possibilities are endless; from identifying faulty devices that are wasting substantial power to optimising HVAC systems based on occupancy and weather can save you vast amounts of energy and reduce wastage heating/ cooling where no one is working.

As the climate challenge reaches a new level of urgency, solutions like these will increasingly move from being ‘nice-to-haves’ to ‘must haves’.

Since 2020, the UK government

has been urging businesses to support their ambitious target of a 68% reduction in emissions by 2030. The situation has become more severe over the past year, and pressure on companies and individuals is mounting, as we begin to realise our collective responsibility to achieve net-zero by 2050.

With buildings being such a significant contributor to greenhouse emissions, it is estimated that switching to smart building technology could save up to 23% of indoor energy use alone. And, as governmental and regulatory demands evolve in line with the crisis, smart buildings can adapt to meet these demands more easily.

Sustainable living requires sustainable solutions and smart buildings tick the boxes on every front: driving energy efficiency, reducing CO2 output, and creating less waste. It’s time to move forward and future proof our cities.

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Dialight Launch Ultra-Efficient LED High Bay Light Dialight Group, the global leader in hazardous area and industrial LED lighting innovation, have launched the new UltraEfficient Vigilant® LED High Bay.

Delivering up to 200 LPW (Lumens Per Watt) the new Vigilant® LED’s are the world’s most efficient heavy industrial High Bays commercially available and, as such, deliver superior sustainable lighting for industrial environments and a faster return on investment – up to a full year sooner than previous Dialight High Bay models.

With all responsible companies now focusing on sustainable operations to reduce their carbon footprints, LED lighting represents a critical solution in helping them achieve net zero by reducing lighting energy consumption by up to 90% compared to legacy technology such as high-pressure sodium and others. Switching to high efficiency fixtures like the Ultra Efficient Vigilant® will significantly reduce carbon emissions in the industrial sector.

The new lights have also been certified to the prestigious DLC (Design Lights Consortium) Premium standard, which triggers energy rebate programmes in the USA, and has a verified EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), an externally verified audit which allows companies to buy with confidence, knowing their investment will help achieve environmental mandates and corporate sustainability goals in a measurable way.

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At under 13cms high and weighing just over 8 kgs, the lights are available in 30,000, 35,000 and 40,000 lumen offerings, have an IP66 rating protecting against dust and water ingress are impact rated to IK10 and have an operating temperature range from -40°C to +65°C. The low profile fixtures, designed for both retrofit and new applications, are quick and easy to install and also use less material in production vs. legacy models. They are available with a wide variety of mounting options, optical patterns and accessories.

The lights are available with an integral microwave occupancy sensor option which activates them only when people enter an area to provide superior visibility and safety only when required. They are also available with fully integrated wireless controls with the antenna and other components safely housed within the fixture and are backed

by Dialight’s industry leading 10 year warranty as standard.

Announcing the launch, Dialight Group Chief Executive, Fariyal Khanbabi, commented, “As industry faces our environmental responsibility, we are committed to bringing products to market which will enable more sustainable operations for our industrial customers without compromising our rigorous engineering standards. Features like sealed components, advanced optics, rugged housings, the wide operating temperature range, our hallmark durability and zeromaintenance operation are now must haves for responsible companies and can generate a very rapid payback. We are delighted to be able to offer these new lights to our customers.”

The new Ultra-Efficient Vigilant® High Bay is available to order now. To learn more about the luminaire and other of Dialight’s market-leading industrial LED lighting solutions, please visit https://www.dialight.com/ product/products-solutions/highbay-lights/vigilant-led-high-bay/ Building & Facilities Management – Jan/Feb 2022

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Intelligent Luminaire Group Control SIDEREA groupCONTROL for on-demand control of Smart City lighting.

Tridonic has added groupCONTROL functionality to its SIDEREA solution for efficient lighting in smart cities. The new system enables groups of up to 60 luminaires to be controlled.

Tridonic has expanded its SIDEREA family of citizen centric lighting solutions with the addition of SIDEREA groupCONTROL. This new feature enables urban outdoor lighting systems with up to 60 light points – for example in parks or along cycle and pedestrian paths – to be controlled centrally and autonomously. With the aid of sensors or programmed schedules, urban areas can be illuminated reliably and on demand. The Dynamic Lighting function is capable of controlling Tunable White luminaires, thereby providing cities with a flexible means of meeting demand for daylight-dependent lighting. The autonomous system is based on the interaction of smart components tailored to facilitate the management of 28

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lighting installations in the smart cities. The solution comprises all the components needed to connect to central management systems and Smart City platforms, including sensors, drivers, communication modules, wireless modules and gateways.

A vital component of groupCONTROL is the Multi Master Controller CIS 30 DA RF, which has been the first controller on the market to be Zhaga D4 certified. This certification ensures the interoperability of luminaires, drivers, connection nodes and peripherals. It also regulates the connection to the luminaire with a Zhagacompliant connector. The CIS 30 DA RF controller controls up to eight DALIDT6 channels as well as the integrated ambient light sensor which opens up dynamic light scenes and Light on Demand.

Thanks to the Zhaga Book 18 Standard and D4i certification, the intelligent system can be seamlessly integrated in an IoT

network via a cloud gateway in the next expansion stage.

Scalability ensures the future viability of this smart system.

The groupCONTROL programmer enables groups of local outdoor lighting installations to be put into operation on site.

The configTOOL app is designed to make commissioning and maintaining groups of luminaires as easy as possible for OEMs, system integrators and municipal authorities thanks to user-friendly elements such as map support, a live test function and an assistant for integrating motion sensors.

With the configTOOL app the system can be conveniently controlled from any location – via a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

For easy on-site commissioning the battery-operated groupCONTROL programmer is supplied in a sturdy IP40 housing with a power supply unit and 12 V car charger. A single charge will last up to 50,000 hours.

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Michael Grubb Studio delivers public realm lighting strategy for Brighton’s Circus Street Development As an ever-evolving seaside resort, visitors and residences of Brighton have seen many improvements in recent years. One of the latest is the imaginative transformation of a formerly disused area of the city centre into a vibrant new social, cultural, and economic quarter.

The much-heralded Circus Street development draws inspiration from Brighton’s historic agricultural laines, as well as the urban grain of the city’s older parts. Under the ownership of regeneration specialists U+I PLC, the development benefits from the creative and inspirational approach that the company is known for.

The mixed-use site includes 142 shared ownership and private homes, 450 student accommodation bedrooms, 30,000sq.ft office space, and food, drink, and retail units. It also features the city’s first ever purpose-built dance space, which will be run by South East Dance.

Renowned architects shedkm and landscape architects J & L Gibbons were appointed to deliver the project. Working in conjunction with these two key partners, accomplished lighting design practice Michael Grubb Studio was brought into the project to deliver an innovative public realm lighting strategy and detailed technical designs for the development.

Brighton and Hove City Council also played an important role in the success of the project as PPP partner.

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Based on the concept that lighting should be more than just visual objects, the lighting design of Circus Street sought to relate to the surrounding public realm and architecture. With three main gateways into the development, each entrance has its own catenary lighting flow system with a super-sized pendant, shaped either as a pyramid, cube or sphere. These forms, and their materiality, are directly informed by the adjacent buildings designed by shedkm and work to assist those navigating the site by day or night.

It was also important that the lighting design blends seamlessly with the landscape design that had been curated by J & L Gibbons, while complementing the bold, honest, and vibrant culture of Brighton. Exterior lighting within the site has been carefully configured and includes a balance of both horizontal and vertical illumination. The central core and main square contain layers of architectural lighting, with each complementing the other. This includes lighting of both soft and hard landscaping features, as well as surrounding building facades.

Michael Grubb, Founder and Managing Director of Michael Grubb Studios, said: “Brighton is such a fantastic place to live, work and visit, and is continually evolving and improving. To transform a disused area into such a stunning place, offering a multitude of purposes, is a prime example of the innovative approach to regeneration that Brighton is known for.

“The lighting scheme is a crucial element of the success of the project. Michael Grubb Studio was delighted to be given the opportunity to be part of the

expert team bringing Circus Street to fruition with a comprehensive lighting strategy encompassing detailed technical design work.”

The Circus Street site has a strong focus on sustainability and has been working towards a green future. More than 100 trees have been planted, including a mature elm as a centrepiece to symbolise regeneration and growth. The creation of the public realm including public art and associated lighting was put in place to encourage a sense of community and social interaction for those living and working there.

The project has been ongoing for a number of years, with the initial concept first imagined over seven years ago. With the landmark design now completed, Michael Grubb Studio has been integral to the regeneration of this previous brownfield site. Circus Street is creating over 400 new jobs and will add more than £200 million gross value to the local economy in the next 10 years.

Michael Grubb Studio’s lighting strategy at Circus Street has successfully delivered on its core ambition of creating a meaningful environment that becomes a healthy, vibrant, sustainable community model of city life. The public realm lighting strategy reinforces these core principles by supporting the needs of people, whether local residents, students or business owners operating after dark.

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The New True Digital Fire Logbook for the UK The paper fire logbook, a critical link in the safety of millions of UK buildings, occupants and residents has been updated and made fit for the current and future requirements and responsibilities of fire safety, facilities maintenance and compliance professionals, with the launch of Tio’s digital fire logbook.

AS DIGITAL building passports, and standards such as BS8644 arrive to deliver a safer built environment, it’s obvious to many in the fire, safety and premises world that the paper logbook is far from ready for the future.

The logbook is still vital, it can be used to prove compliance of non-compliance, so if it’s lost, incomplete or inaccurate as many paper logbooks are there is a major gap in safety and real risk.

Cloud-based and accessed via mobile and desktop apps, Tio’s true digital fire logbook is permitted under BS58391 and is a world first, built specifically for national requirements by UK industry experts. To reduce barriers to best practice, it is priced to replace paper and includes in one place many logbooks, from fire and emergency lighting to electrical safety and security.

Tio will also quickly convert paper logbooks to digital.

Tio is quick to set up and easy to use for all parties and solves a multitude of issues. It radically improves safety, relationships and compliance for all parties, including the building occupier, service provider, risk assessor, installer, commissioning engineer and emergency services.

Tio’s logbook includes: a compliance task manager that automatically schedules and tracks tasks for service providers, building occupiers and risk assessors; guidance and dynamic workflows to help non-specialist staff complete jobs such as weekly tests; linked asset registers; design variances, a false alarm and activation tracker; fire visitor logbook; key contacts; ARC connections; 30

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and 1GB of digital document storage. Users benefit from a performance and compliance dashboard, permitting oversight and management from a single site to aggregated data across vast portfolios of properties.

Instead of paper documents in a cabinet at the building entrance a QR code can be displayed, giving secure access to the logbook to all permitted individuals and organisations.

The logbook can be printed or shared digitally as required.

Jason Hill, sales manager for Tio Fire Safety said: “We call our product the true digital fire logbook because, while other products do call themselves logbooks, they are in reality limited, one-way customer portals or engineer tools, not genuine improvements on the paper logbook and document box, that permit contributions from all stakeholders.

“At Tio, we believe that fire safety, compliance and maintenance are better achieved

through clear communication and efficient management of tasks, assets and responsibilities across many teams and parties.

A digital record is becoming essential for accountability and best practice. The logbook can be used independently, combined with our own asset management suite, or integrated with a growing number of fire and safety software providers.’

Tio is the the digital fire and safety records company, created and staffed by UK fire and safety industry experts from estates managers and OEMs to service and maintenance engineers, ensuring its products are fast, efficient and solve customer problems while improving building safety. For more information, for demos or to quickly convert your paper records, contact www.tiofiresafety.com.

Web: www.tiofiresafety.com Email: sales@tiofiresafety.com Tel: 0117 435 0130 Building & Facilities Management – Jan/Feb 2022

IS YOUR FLAT ROOF ESTATE...

AN ASSET OR A LIABILITY? The Government’s response to the Naylor Review acknowledged the importance of the collection of data to support strategic estate planning and stated:

reducing backlog maintenance not only provides a safer and higher quality estate but reduces running costs in the longer term.

A roof is a significant ‘out-of-sight’ asset and when its condition is unknown, often issues can develop over time.

Easily accessible data is a crucial element in managing any estate. Without reliable data, any long-term strategic approach is unattainable and the management of the estate budget is rendered a purely reactive one.

BOOK YOUR FREE ROOF CONDITION SURVEY TODAY

Langley provides a long-term approach by creating a full asset management plan for your flat roof estate by carrying out a comprehensive roof condition survey. The data gathered then supports preventative planning and cost-effective budget management, this is achieved by minimising the risk of sudden unexpected remedial expenditure.

If work is required immediately, we are a trusted single-source of responsibility and handle every aspect of your project, from initial consultations and design, right through to final installation, after sales care and maintenance - for peace of mind.

We provide systems that are durable, guaranteed, safe and fully compliant with Building Regulations.

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SUITABLE FOR ALL SECTORS DOWNLOAD THE WHITE PAPER HERE

HOW TO ENSURE A ROBUST AND SAFE FLAT ROOF SYSTEM SPECIFICATION The White Paper, supported by Zurich, covers: Regulations, Broof(t4) classification, fire performance materials, the risk of non-compliance and specifying the correct system.

PSSA

Public Sector Sustainability Association

BECOME A CORPORATE MEMBER OF THE PSSA The Public Sector Sustainability Association (PSSA) provides a professional association and network for all those working in the Public Sector who have a common interest in sustainability. The aim of the association is to bring together a wide group of people working across all areas of the Public Sector – to help educate, train, support and connect as we work towards a more sustainable future.

Becoming a Corporate Member of the Public Sector Sustainability Association highlights your organisations commitment to sustainability and offers a unique platform to reach our membership of committed and influencial sustainability professionals in Government, Local Authorities, NHS, Education and Housing Associations. The PSSA offers two levels of Corporate Membership (Gold and Silver), both providing a fantastic opportunity to gain recogniton and exposure with our Public Sector membership.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS • Comprehensive listing in Suppliers Directory • Unlimited opportunity to supply press releases, articles & news to feature on PSSA website • One release for inclusion in monthly Newsletter • Opportunity to promote your own events/webinars/training courses to PSSA members • Logo on PSSA homepage as ‘Gold/Silver Member’ of the PSSA • Introductory email sent to our members as the latest Gold/Silver Member of the PSSA • Logo - ‘Gold/Silver Member of the PSSA’ to use on your own websites/materials Additional Gold Member benefits • Potential to conduct research/surveys through the PSSA (Gold Member ONLY) • 2 x Advertising Banners to appear on the PSSA Newsletter (Gold Member ONLY) • 3 x Full Page Advertisements within either Energy Manager magazine or Building & Facilities Management magazine (Gold Member ONLY) • Opportunity to present at regular PSSA Webinars (Gold Member ONLY)

WHAT DOES IT COST The rate for Gold Member status is £1,495+VAT per annum.

The rate for Silver Member status is £895+VAT per annum.

Interested in becoming a Corporate Member of the PSSA? Get in touch today - call us on 01933 316931 or email us at corporate@pssa.info

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