BFM February Issue 2023

At CCS, we offer 36 solutions to help you on your journey to net zero. Whether you are looking to procure low emission vehicles, greener energy solutions, low carbon material, or energy efficient cloud storage, we have a solution that will help you find your way in this often-complex space.

Our new and updated cityscape interactive guide is a one-stop shop for all of our solutions, designed to help you reduce your carbon footprint and navigate your way to net zero, whatever stage you are at.

SECOM launches a new suite of services to support in-home care

SECOM Plc, one of the UK’s largest and most established security providers, has launched a new service to support in-home care for people who are elderly, have disabilities or require extra care. Smart Wellness is a complete package of products, services and solutions to assist independent living and help alleviate the financial and emotional cost of care homes.

The Health Foundation predicts that within 25 years, the number of people in the UK population aged 85 and above will double to 2.6 million. This leaves families, carers, and public infrastructure with a considerable challenge –an ageing population with fewer and fewer resources to fully support them with dignity and respect.

SECOM Plc, one of the UK’s most significant security suppliers for homes and businesses, has created a solution to the impending crisis. Their new service, SECOM Smart Wellness, combines years of experience in home security, innovative technology and human intervention. This provides the opportunity to help your loved ones stay at home for longer.

This cost-effective solution assists independent living

and is made up of a number of discreet in-home sensors that track routines and activity 24/7. These monitor everything from unusual activity, such as if a loved one hasn’t got out of bed at their usual time, to security alerts such as a door being left open, or if a cabinet where medication is kept hasn’t been opened indicating they have forgotten to take it. These notifications are sent directly to carers’ smartphones, allowing them to keep track without intruding and offering greater peace of mind.

SECOM’s team of security engineers supports SECOM Smart Wellness from installation through to servicing and repairs. Their team ensures there is little to no downtime, allowing families to get the level of support they need from day one.

Alan Blake, Director of Sales and Marketing at SECOM Plc, said of the latest launch:

“Everyone at SECOM is immensely proud to deliver this new solution to the market. As we and our loved ones get older, it’s impossible not to think about how we’re going to cater for their care when the time comes. Coupled with a bleak economic forecast and the crisis of an ageing population, the stress can be overwhelming for some families.”

He continued, “SECOM Smart Wellness goes some way to alleviating these concerns by providing an effective, affordable solution for families looking to get the best care, whilst maintaining independence for themselves and their loved ones. It is our hope that this innovative suite of products provides further security for families. Not physically, but emotionally and economically as well.”

SECOM Smart Wellness is available for consultation and purchase from SECOM Plc. You can find out more about the product and related services here:

https://secom.plc.uk/ smart-wellness/

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.

For more information on joining, please visit www.pssa.info

As the UK’s leading provider of specialist services to the construction and FM sectors, PTSG’s engineers enjoy views from some of the nation’s finest buildings as they go about their work in five independent divisions.

This ‘view from the top’ was a project in London’s Square Mile (11 Pilgrim Street) in which our Access & Safety engineers delivered a new system that will enable operatives to safely access the building’s façade in order to carry out essential maintenance work.

Clivet Smart Living: integrated comfort and energy management system for residential applications

Innovation and digitalisation are elements in which Clivet has always invested, to make its solutions even more efficient, connected and easy to monitor.

Clivet’s Digital Business Unit has developed a whole series of Digital Solutions, to optimise comfort and consumption related to air conditioning in different sectors from residential to commercial and industrial.

For the residential sector, the proposed solution is Clivet Smart Living, an integrated comfort and energy management system for residential applications with the following elements:

• Heat pump with ecological refrigerant R32 for heating, cooling and domestic hot water production, with an

extensive range from hybrid heat pumps such as Sphera EVO 2.0 EASYHybrid, winner in 2022 of the Klimahouse Prize in the Market Performance category, to full electric heat pumps, recognised as KlimaHaus Quality Products, available in cased, uncased, split and monobloc versions

• ELFOFresh EVO air renewal and purification system with active thermodynamic recovery and electronic filtration, which was awarded Domestic Ventilation Product of the Year 2022 at the Energy Saving Awards (UK).

• Clivet Sinergy electrical energy storage that can be connected to photovoltaic panels to power the system dedicated to comfort and supply energy to all domestic

utilities for a 100% renewable energy home and life

• Smart thermostats positioned in each zone/room

• ELFORoom2 room terminals, silent and compact with an elegant design, appealing to every architect

• silent and compact room terminals with elegant design ELFORoom2 and MOOD EUROVENT certified

• CONTROL4 NRG centralised management and control system, allowing full synergy management of all connected elements to maximise comfort and efficiency

• Clivet Eye app for convenient remote management of the entire system via smart-phone.

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Kingspan Launches Pipe Insulation Carbon Calculator

Kingspan Technical Insulation has introduced a new carbon calculator, helping consultants to understand how pipe insulation specifications can impact whole life carbon emissions and operating costs associated with heat losses from pipework systems.

The Kingspan Kooltherm Pipe Insulation Carbon Calculator covers a range of system designs, pipe materials and diameters and operating parameters. Pipe insulation thicknesses can be easily set using the relevant tables within BS 5422 or enhanced thicknesses, revealing how changes to the insulation will

affect expected system heat losses, the cost of these losses and the capital cost of the insulation. This powerful tool can help consultants to make more informed decisions about pipe insulation specification, and understand how choices may impact the payback period for the insulation, both in terms of cost and carbon emissions.

Kingspan Technical Insulation’s experienced team can work with users to help develop a custom calculation which is tailored to your project. They can then work with you to explore the different pipe insulation options to identify

an optimal specification.

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Growing sustainability with Jangro at The Cleaning Show

Exhibiting at stand number B25, independent janitorial and cleaning distributor will be unveiling its exciting, new, and sustainable launches

Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors in the UK and Ireland, will once again be welcoming visitors to its stand (B25), at The Cleaning Show 2023 (14-16 March 2023 at ExCeL, London). Here, visitors will learn about the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Infant trees will adorn the stand to launch Jangrow, a new, exciting, and innovative tree planting scheme. The aim is to gift an infant cell tree to its customers, who can then plant them in their own grounds. After the show, the sapling trees used on the stand will be donated to the ExCeL centre to be planted around their premises.

Jangro will also give visitors a preview of its new, sustainable, brown cardboard boxes, which mark a change for Jangro branded outer cartons. These also feature new ‘RRR’ messaging, ‘Return, Reuse,

Recycle’. This new service enables Jangro customers to return empty boxes if they no longer have a need for them.

Continuing the ‘green theme’, Jangro will be showcasing its award-winning ntrl collection of vegan cleaning products. This range has been designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible at every stage of its life. All formulas are vegan and 100% biodegradable, contain zero petrochemicals, and can reduce the product’s carbon footprint by up to 85%.

Jangro’s new Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies Catalogue 2023/24 will be unveiled at the show too. To save carbon footprint on transport required to showcase hard copies and reduce paper usage, this will be promoted digitally via QR code. The popular complimentary barista service offered by Jangro will once again be present to help visitors refuel and network. Any voluntary contributions received will be donated to The Trussell Trust, Jangro’s dedicated charity.

Jangro’s national accounts team will also be on hand to answer any questions, chat about new or existing products, explain the simple transition process when you first choose Jangro, and describe the customer benefits. These include: Health & Safety compliance, the reliability of Jangro’s national service, centralised fixed pricing, and added value extras such as Jangro’s award-winning training programme ‘Learning Management Solution’ (LMS), Budget Control Software and Product Usage Guides.

Jo Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, comments, ‘We are so excited to be exhibiting at The Cleaning Show. It always provides a great opportunity to talk to customers and meet new people. This year, we have so much to showcase –including lots to help businesses make more sustainable decisions. We can’t wait to share it all with you – so please make sure you stop by to say hello!’

For more information, visit www.jangro.net.

Fire safety experts urged to register interest for new framework

Experts are being sought for a new framework to supply fire safety measures for the public sector.

The Fire Safety (FS2) framework from not-for-profit public sector construction framework provider LHC is now open for registrations of interest until summer 2023.

It includes provision for new or replacement passive and active fire protection measures for existing and new domestic and nondomestic buildings, as well as consultancy and cladding.

Available to use by all public sector bodies across England, Scotland and Wales, FS2 expands on services previously offered in LHC’s FS1 framework. It also follows new Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in force on 23 January this year, and introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021.

Dean Fazackerley, Head of Technical Procurement at LHC, said:

“Fire safety has never been higher on the agenda with post-Grenfell regulations recently coming into force. It’s more important than ever for local authorities and social housing providers to carefully consider the preparedness of buildings in the event of a fire.

“We developed the FS2 framework in collaboration with the marketplace to provide more opportunities to work with a wider variety of suppliers, especially SMEs. Our public sector clients told us they want more availability of regional suppliers – and FS2 directly answers that demand.

“It’s also important we

provide a comprehensive range of fire safety services for the public sector to access, especially as many fire safety suppliers offer both passive and active services from detection to spread prevention. It was a logical step to include both under one framework, because these work hand in hand in buildings to prevent, detect, alert, and even suppress a fire that has already started.”

FS2 features a range of fire-related services including: fire safety consultancy; fire risk assessments; fire safety inspections; passive fire protection installation, servicing, and maintenance; fire alarm installation testing, servicing, and maintenance; fire suppression system installation, servicing, and maintenance; waking watch services; and cladding remediation and replacement.

It will also include provision to replace, repair and maintain fire doors, shutters and associated equipment, install signage to meet the building’s fire strategy, and maintain and install carbon monoxide, heat and smoke detectors. Suppliers can also act as principal contractor for active fire protection

and passive prevention.

Once registrations of interest have been received, FS2 tender documents will be made available in the summer of 2023. The framework will be available via both direct award and mini competition through LHC’s business units across the country, including Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC), Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA), South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) and LHC London and South East England (LSE).

LHC works closely with public sector organisations to develop values-based frameworks offering more opportunities for regional suppliers. LHC’s film with property maintenance specialist Novus Property Solutions explains more on the benefits of framework alliancing.

To find out more about FS2, register interest, and register for the pre-tender engagement webinar being hosted by LHC on 7 March, visit LHC Group’s In-Tend Portal.

For more information on LHC, visit www.lhc.gov.uk

Powering up for 2023 as YorPower announces new company structure

Today, Stephen Peal announced that YorPower, PPSPower and Glenace have merged and now operate under the YorPower name.

The companies have been working together as ‘one family’ for some time, with news of the approaching merger making the headlines in the FM press. In August 2022, Stephen Peal stepped into the role of YorPower Group Managing Director (he was formerly the Managing Director for PPSPower), which was a statement of intent to operate as one ‘one family’.

From this point onwards, all companies within the group (YorPower, PPSPower and Glenace) now use the same systems, have full visibility of everyone in the different companies and know how each person goes about their job as they all work towards the same goal.

The vision statement for the group is ‘To be the most trusted provider of UPS, generator and control panel solutions’. ‘Trusted’ is a word that has always been

integral to the YorPower family. In the back-up power industry, companies depend on continuous power – any power failure, even momentary, can be disastrous. That’s why having a reliable and trusted provider of back-up power solutions is so important and YorPower is proud to be that trusted name for a growing number of customers.

PPSPower was established eight years ago, the result of a merger of two businesses: Power Plant Services and the Progress Group. Today, Mr Peal acknowledges that PPSPower is a strong brand in its own right, and is proud of its reputation in the FM market. Nevertheless, he recognises the importance of clarity, and explains that PPSPower is now part of the overarching YorPower brand. This is due to the fact that YorPower is the stronger

and more well-established brand, globally speaking.

“You could say that the master plan was right there from the beginning, because the PPSPower branding actually looks very much like the YorPower brand,” Mr Peal states. “So now we’ve taken the logical step of bringing those brands together. For some time, a lot of our advertisements have been dual-branded, so that people can start seeing the brands together.”

The goal now is to build brand awareness without losing sight of the group’s main priority –delivering full back-up power solutions to its customers.

“Customer service is absolutely essential for me; looking after everything we’ve got, not bringing in loads of stuff we could do and then jeopardising the operational delivery of what we’ve sold and what we’ve done,” he says. “The infrastructure is now in place to

make sure that we get all of the processes and procedures right.”

Net zero target

Mr Peal’s ambitious plans for YorPower extend to its carbon footprint, and he has been working closely with environmental, facilities management and software expert neutral carbon zone, which helps businesses to achieve their net zero goals.

“Now that we have brought the businesses together, we’re creating efficiencies that move us towards more of a carbonefficient situation – because we’re being more effective and more efficient as an organisation,” he explains.

The next step is to establish and share the carbon footprint of YorPower’s services, and to include a price for carbon offsetting in quotations. This would enable the business

to support its customers as they began their own decarbonisation journeys.

Mr Peal sees a clear relationship between these efforts to reduce YorPower’s carbon footprint, and his work on employee engagement.

“A carbon-efficient business is an efficient business,” he comments. “Looking after and retaining people makes for an efficient business. When people are engaged, they care about getting the job done, and they care about the customer.”

Reflecting on all the work that has gone into the merger and the creation of the single YorPower brand, Mr Peal concludes: “It’s about walking the walk now.”

Please see this video in which Stephen Peal talks about the company restructure: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=4t2uys8vWrA

BAM raises £145,000 for British Heart Foundation’s life saving research

A Hemel Hempstead-based company has celebrated raising over £145,000 to help the British Heart Foundation (BHF) fund lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.

BAM Construct UK, who design, construct, refurbish and operate buildings across the country, was announced as a partner of the BHF in February 2021.

Over the last two years, the company held a number of challenges and fundraising events including staff wrapping Christmas presents for shoppers at the Atria shopping centre in Watford, helping to raise muchneeded funds. In total, BAM raised £145,120 for the charity.

Colleagues also learnt to become lifesavers by taking part in CPR training and the company has committed to training its entire UK workforce in these essential skills.

The money raised by BAM will help the BHF fund vital research

into heart and circulatory diseases like heart attacks, stroke and vascular dementia, and the risk factors that can cause them, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Since forming in 1961, the charity has funded research that has contributed to lifesaving breakthroughs such as heart transplants, pacemakers, portable defibrillators, and valve replacements.

Despite the huge progress made, heart and circulatory conditions are still the world’s biggest killers - and every three minutes in the UK, a family loses a loved one to a heart or circulatory disease. Around 120,000 people are living with these conditions in Herftfordshire alone.

Beth Kidd - BAM

Beth Kidd, National Community Engagement Coordinator at BAM

“Our colleagues are so proud to have reached this phenomenal fundraising milestone for the

British Heart Foundation and help make a real difference for those living with heart and circulatory diseases.

“With these conditions killing one in four people in the UK alone, it’s inspiring to know that the money we have raised will help fund the scientific breakthroughs of tomorrow to save and improve lives.”

Nicola Reavey, BHF Fundraising Manager for Hertfordshire, said: “We are so grateful that BAM has raised such an incredible amount of money, and want to say a heartfelt thank you to all their colleagues for their fantastic fundraising efforts.

“For more than 60 years, the British Heart Foundation has funded research that has turned ideas that once seemed like ‘science fiction’ into treatments and cures that save lives every day. But millions of people are still waiting for the next breakthrough.

Join the PSSA today!

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.

Benefits of membership

• Access to up to date info on all issues of sustainability affecting the public sector including the latest news, case studies, legislation, policy and reports

• Reminders and invitation to trade events, exhibitions, conferences and seminars involving sustainability

• Networking opportunities

• Discounted training and education courses

• Access to a PSSA Members-Only online forum to discuss issues, problem solve and connect (Launch date TBC)

For more information on becoming a member of the PSSA, please visit www.pssa.info.

Briton pledges performance with enhanced 2000 door closer series

Briton, a leading specialist in door controls and exit hardware, has launched its newly enhanced 2000 door closer series, adding augmented versions of its highly renowned 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers to its UK portfolio.

The 2000 series, designed for surface mount application and celebrated for its renowned reliability and performance, offers an authentic onebox solution for timber and uninsulated metal doors and is ideal for first time or retrofit functions in a host of domestic and public settings. To meet the developing requirements of customers, Briton is building upon the timeless design of the 2003 and 2003V, optimising both closers for seamless adjustment and installation, with self-adhesive Accufit templates in all mounting

positions designed to assist in quick and accurate fittings.

Briton 2003 – Known for its robust and reliable performance year after year, the Briton 2003 is suitable for doors up to 950mm wide and 60kg and offers a fixed power size EN 3 and a Grade 4 opening angle of 180°, emphasising its advanced versatility. An improved version of the classic Briton cover, complete with a stylish flatform arm that matches its finish, conceals its easy-to-adjust fixing and adjustment screwseach designed to accommodate swift changes to closing speed

and latch action if required.

Briton 2003V – An informed choice for doors up to 1100mm wide and 80kg, the Briton 2003V provides a spring adjustable power size EN 2 – 4, with a built-in adjustable backcheck to help prevent damage to the door, frame and adjacent walls. With its easyaccess adjustment screws to closing and latch regulators, the 2003V’s opening forces can be fine-tuned to satisfy BS8300 recommendations and Approved Document M requirements - offering dependable flexibility where it counts.

Compliant to UKCA CE and Certifire accreditation in Regular, Transom and Parallel applications, both the 2003 and 2003V offer trusted performance and durability and are tested to EN 1154 and EN 1155. The 2000 series is covered by Environmental Product Declaration and is available with an optional, hold-open armset - for use on non-fire doors only. The Briton 2000 series also comes with a 10-year guarantee.

Sue Corrick, product marketing manager at Allegion UK, commented:

“Following a momentous year for the Briton team, we’re now extremely pleased to continue our innovative formula and introduce enhanced versions of the 2003 and 2003V overhead door closers.

“Trusted performance, reliability and durability is what

our customers know us for, and since its launch, the 2000 series has always epitomised that long-standing heritage. With the enhanced 2003 and 2003V, we’re now improving the installation process even further, helping ensure our product functions efficiently and effectively when it matters, for years to come.”

Boasting Briton’s new style packaging designed to reduce waste, the 2000 door closer series is Briton’s second product launch in the past twelve months, following the success of the new 5700 series lockcase. Both the 2003 and

2003V are also supported with complete product information and datasheets, and a golden thread of certification documentation for traceability on the new Briton website.

For more information about the 2000 door closer series, visit: www.briton.co.uk. To find out more about Allegion UK, visit: www.allegion.co.uk

Picture perfect mobile connectivity launched at the National Gallery

Shared Access chosen to provide neutral host solution

Shared Access announces the installation of mobile connectivity infrastructure inside the National Gallery offices in London.

One Gallery Hub is the new office accommodation at the heart of the famous Grade I listed building. It has been designed to offer seven floors of inspirational, collaborative and efficient work spaces for over 250 gallery staff – as well as offering support for those working from home. The provision of reliable mobile phone coverage for staff in the dedicated spaces was an imperative.

After a competitive tender process, Shared Access was appointed by the National Gallery to design, deploy, operate and maintain a multioperator mobile connectivity service within its new accommodation hub.

Sam Jackman, Chief Development Officer, Shared Access:

“It’s a spectacular new office space, but like so many other buildings it suffered with poor mobile phone coverage. This was due to a combination of original thick stone and brick walls, highly insulating modern construction materials - that essentially repel a mobile phone signal from outsideand the growth of buildings in the surrounding area which effectively blocked phone signal from reaching the building.

“We were asked to provide connectivity infrastructure that would deliver mobile coverage in all the office spaces, common areas and basement meeting rooms, to

ensure operational efficiency for teams and individuals working in the Hub as well as those working remotely. As the National Gallery is a Grade I listed building, our solution also had to be aesthetically sympathetic to the environment.”

The system installed consists of a DAS (Distributed Antenna System) inside the One Gallery Hub building, which is connected via dedicated dark fibre to a BTS Hotel (base station hotel) located four miles away. Limited available space at the National Gallery required an innovative solution for siting of the extensive telecoms equipment needed to service the connectivity. Shared Access’ BTS Hotel houses all the mobile network operators’ equipment in a dedicated and secure off site location. EE, Virgin Media O2 and Vodafone are the first live operators with Three due to join imminently.

The project was designed, installed and fully funded upfront by Shared Access who provide ongoing monitoring, maintenance and support of the site in partnership with the mobile network operators.

The investment has seen mobile phone signal improved throughout the building as well as significantly improved data rates and speeds. The system has the potential to be extended to other

parts of the Gallery and designed to be able to offer 5G services in the future.

Mark Keenan, Director, Real Wireless:

“We were engaged by The National Gallery to provide independent advice and support in connection with their desire to ensure their staff and visitors had access to high quality mobile communications in their new office space. Whilst their requirements in terms of connectivity were relatively standard, the restrictions imposed on equipment space and site works were onerous. We developed a detailed specification that captured all the requirements and went out to the neutral host market. The offer from Shared Access was unique in many ways and fully compliant with the tender requirements, with the remote base station hotel being particularly novel at that time. Their approach to the design and implementation of the DAS has been to a high standard

and they have managed to deliver mobile services into the building to budget. The system also provides a platform for future expansion into public areas and, if desired, the potential to support public and private 5G technologies.”

Len Nunn, Head of Information Systems, The National Gallery:

“This development of our new integrated office environment included significant technical investment, with the introduction of mobile connectivity throughout the space. Notwithstanding the physical constraints of the architecture and location, a solution had to be found that guaranteed mobile phone connectivity, ensuring staff wellbeing and the optimal function of our business. This has been achieved through our partnership with Shared Access. The combination of their technical expertise and business model, which funds all the up-front costs

in exchange for an annual operating fee, has delivered a cost effective and highly successful solution for us.”

James Hope, Director of Mobile Radio Access Networks, EE: “Fast and reliable mobile connectivity within the workplace is not only an essential enabler of modern business, but also an expectation of the modern workforce. Neutral host networks provide a versatile and cost-effective solution for commercial property owners to meet this growing requirement for unhindered connectivity, and we’re pleased to be partnering with Shared Access to deliver our superfast 4G coverage to EE customers within the National Gallery’s employee base.”

Alan Harper, Head of Access Delivery, Virgin Media O2: “Businesses, just like consumers, are relying on fast and reliable mobile

connectivity more than ever. This is a great example of the industry taking an innovative and collaborative approach to improving connectivity, and we’re delighted to see it has resulted in noticeable improvements in data rates and speeds for those working out of the National Gallery offices.”

Kathryn Platt, Head of UK Indirect Business, Vodafone: “Reliable mobile connectivity is vital to today’s businesses, employees and customers. Despite the challenges of the building, The National Gallery have recognised this and invested in improving mobile phone signal. We are delighted to be partnering with Shared Access to deliver 4G coverage within the National Gallery, resulting in significantly improved data rates and speeds to the benefit of their employees. This is a great example of what can be achieved by taking a collaborative industry-wide approach.”

HS2 improves sustainability credentials with pioneering green kerbing solution

EKFB, a Joint Venture responsible for delivering works on the HS2 high speed railway running from London to the NorthWest, has improved the sustainability credentials of the project by choosing to use green construction innovators, Dura Products. The project will involve the installation of Dura Product’s eco-friendly kerbing solution, Durakerb at the A43 overbridge in Brackley, Northamptonshire, which will ultimately reduce the overall environmental impact of HS2 and increase positive CO2e recovery.

Made from 88% recycled polymers, each Durakerb unit is lightweight and recyclable, providing a safer, greener, faster and easier solution to kerbing that will save the overall HS2 project over 30,000kg of carbon per kilometre installed. Not only that, it aligns with the overall EKFB commitment to protect the environment and create a sustainable legacy.

The 1.1km installation is part of a three-year road diversion while construction of the network continues. However, thanks to Dura Product’s ‘Hire, Reclaim and Reuse’ scheme, the units have potential for an extended life following the project demolition in 2025. The modular light structure prevents damage, allowing units to be reclaimed and re-installed as part of different projects, helping the construction industry innovatively tackle waste and enable a circular economy.

Steve Bennett, Managing

Director of Dura Products has commented “It has been inspiring to work alongside contractors who share the same passion for reducing environmental impacts in the construction industry as we do. Also, it is great to see companies take advantage of our ‘Hire, Reclaim and Reuse’ scheme which aims to tackle demolition waste during temporary projects, in addition to extending the life cycle of our Durakerb units. We are proud to produce and distribute products which cater to this evolving demand.

“Durakerb continues to provide a safe, efficient and greener alternative to traditional kerbing methods. Since 2003 we have been dedicated to providing forward-thinking solutions which are kind to the environment, and it is exciting to see the construction industry finally taking notice

of this important issue.”

Since it was established in 2003, Dura Products has delivered 400,000 Durakerb units saving over 11 million kilograms of carbon. The sustainable construction innovators continue to show their dedication to manufacturing products designed to reduce carbon and climate impacts. Dura Products also offers lightweight green combined kerbing and drainage solutions, Duradrain and Durachannel, to provide a circular method for roadbuilding and managing surface run-off.

EFKB, a collaboration of four leading construction and civil engineering companies, specialises in enabling railway construction projects from design to installation and maintenance. The company has been appointed to deliver an 80km section of the HS2 network.

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Garland UK Report Reveals Challenges Faced by Commercial Roofing Industry

Garland UK has published its first benchmarking report on the commercial roofing industry in collaboration with some of the UK’s leading experts. The report reveals the main challenges commercial landlords and estates teams face with their roofing assets and shares expert advice, strategies and considerations to overcome them.

The report ‘A View From The Top: Commercial Roofing Report 2023’ shares insights from chartered surveyors, sustainability consultants and industry associations, discussing relevant topics such as roof retrofit works, EPC updates, carbon reduction strategies, future-proofing assets and how to mitigate risk on roof projects to name a few.

Currently, the UK roofing industry market value is expected to reach £4.7bn in 2023. Since 2015, the demand for flat roof systems has been the most significant influence

on the market, accounting for 42% of total sales in 2020.

However, with the cost of living crisis and inflation dominating the news agenda in 2023, not to mention the continuing effects of Brexit, labour shortages, the pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine, the roofing industry continues to face new and increasing challenges.

Mark Fisher, Head of Metal and Technical Services at Garland UK, adds, “There is the possibility that companies’ budgets won’t be approved in time to invest in capital projects, and private equity investors may need help finding profitable investments. This could slow growth in the industry’s comprehensive forward-looking

order book and challenge the ability to turn a profit.”

But it’s not all doom and gloom; the outlook for 2023 is that the industry remains resilient - in fact, many opportunities are highlighted by the report experts, indicating where estate teams and commercial landlords can take advantage and quickly realise the benefits.

Sustainable roofing design is trending, where systems that embrace a cradle-to-cradle approach with recycle, reduce and reuse methodologies are being specified. Solar PV panels and thermal efficiency upgrades that reduce carbon emissions and gain control of reducing operational running costs are high on the agenda.

Investigative works at the earliest stages of a roofing project can reap significant savings. Longterm asset management is another positive trend, where preventative maintenance allows building portfolios to be managed cost-effectively.

The full insights report can be read and downloaded here.

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Pagabo appoints G F Tomlinson for £1billion national framework

Midlands-based contractor, G F Tomlinson, has been announced as a successful partner for Pagabo’s National Framework for Medium Works, which launched this month.

Running from January 2023 until January 2027, the next-generation framework is one of Pagabo’s most popular and active construction procurement routes for clients, with 148 projects having completed to date.

As part of the partnership, G F Tomlinson has been appointed to deliver projects from £500,000 up to £10million, throughout Yorkshire, and the East and West Midlands.

G F Tomlinson will deliver public sector projects across the education, healthcare, civic, leisure, housing, blue light, highways and infrastructure sectors.

In order to be successful, G F Tomlinson’s bid demonstrated relevant experience, financial stability and a strong commitment to social value and the carbon reduction agenda. As well as providing value for money for clients, delivering quality builds on time and on budget, and managing supply

chain to a high standard.

Since 2020, G F Tomlinson has partnered with Pagabo on several frameworks including the Major Works Framework, the Framework for Refit and Refurbishment Solutions, and the previous Medium Works Framework, which the new iteration now supersedes.

Under these frameworks, the contractor recently delivered the £3.7m extension and remodelling of Cardinal Newman Catholic School to provide an additional 200 school placements, alongside a £2.4m urgent treatment centre at Lincoln Hospital, which expanded the facility’s existing accident and emergency department.

They are currently on site constructing the £15.4m new Air and Space Institute (ASI) at Newark for the Lincoln College Group, which will provide a unique opportunity for school leavers 16 -18 to train for pilot, engineers and ground-crew roles in airlines, the military, airports and logistics companies in a stateof-the-art college facility.

The company also has other projects in the pipeline procured

via Pagabo, to the value of circa £35million still to come to site.

Chris Flint, Managing Director at G F Tomlinson, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to the National Framework for Medium Works, which is our fifth framework agreement with Pagabo.

“G F Tomlinson has delivered in excess of £500 million projects through public sector frameworks to date and with our expertise, commitment to delivering high-quality projects and our passion to enhance social value for local communities, we are best placed to serve public sector clients on all their project requirements.

“We look forward to constructing and delivering significant developments through this framework, that will support the regeneration of local communities across the Midlands and North, over the next three to four years.”

Tom Retallick, Framework Manager at Pagabo, said: “Congratulations to G F Tomlinson on securing their place on the second iteration of our Medium Works Framework. Pagabo have formed a close working relationship with them over the years, delivering 14 projects worth a combined value of £45m across our various construction frameworks, and so we’re excited to be continuing this through the duration of the framework.”

To find out more about G F Tomlinson, please visit: https://gftomlinson.co.uk

To find out more about Pagabo’s Medium Works Framework, please visit: www.pagabo.co.uk

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