Building & Facilities Management October Issue 2023

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Plan to plant with Jangrow see page 6

Procurement Essentials

How to build sustainability into procurement A sustainable procurement strategy reaches every corner of your supply chain, from sourcing and suppliers to materials and workers. Some examples of sustainable procurement include: •

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Sustainability: Your Questions Answered at CHSA Webinars

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IoT isn’t old news, it’s the future – Taqt talks digital at the Cleaning Excellence Conference 2023

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First-of-its-kind Carbon Efficiency Estimator for furniture launches

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The Jackloc Company Ltd. celebrates 20 years of success

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Sustainability: Your Questions Answered at CHSA Webinars

The Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association’s (CHSA) is hosting two webinars on 13 and 15 November to answer common questions on how to address the complex challenge of achieving sustainability.

Companies in the cleaning and hygiene sector are working hard to achieve the ambition of a circular economy, but in a highly competitive industry with tight margins it is not easy.

Life cycle assessments are crucial tools, but the inaccessibility of data from up and down the supply chain can make conducting these assessments incredibly difficult. Extended Producer Responsibility represents a significant additional cost, but the Government’s continually shifting position on this and other regulations makes it

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difficult to plan ahead.

Companies’ questions will be answered by a panel of experts at the CHSA’s webinars: ‘Sustainability – Your Questions Answered, Parts I and II’. The answers will be practical and rooted in the reality of working within the cleaning & hygiene sector.

Part I will relate to the first three of the pillars in the CHSA’s Roadmap to Sustainability: Product, Packaging and Distribution.

Part II will relate to the final two pillars: Social Values and Corporate Environmental Impact.

The panel comprises: Lydia Brant, Essity; Anna Edwards, Bunzl; Vikki Morris, Evans Vanodine; Maija Pohjakallio, Metsa Group.

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style, the CHSA is seeking companies’ questions in advance. Whatever the question, whether complex or straightforward, email it to pr@ chsa.co.uk now. Submit as many questions as you have.

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Plan to plant with Jangrow Jangro continues its greening with a tree planting campaign aimed at its customers, sending them tree plugs to offset carbon in the future.

Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial distributors in the UK and Ireland, is proud to introduce ‘Jangrow’, its innovative tree planting scheme. This initiative will see infant cell trees gifted to customers, which can then be planted in their own grounds or surroundings to capture carbon from the atmosphere, act as a carbon sink, and, ultimately, help create a better planet.

Twice a year, Jangro depots across the network will deliver Silver Birch cell trees to selected customers, based on qualifying criteria.

This includes their sales and order history, as well as any new or existing orders placed for sustainable products.

Silver Birches make the perfect choice for this scheme: they are sturdy, can be planted anywhere across the country, have an urban life expectancy of 75 years, and capture 3224Kg of CO2 at maturity. They grow at a rate of 50cm per year and reach full maturity around 15 years.

Together with the infant cell trees, customers will receive full instructions on the box, plus a QR code that can be scanned once the tree has been planted.

This will log the location and date of planting, enabling Jangro to track the total number of Jangrow trees planted

across the UK & Ireland. A map highlighting this with the total carbon captured will be available to view on jangro.net.

Jo Gilliard, CEO of Jangro, comments, ‘We gave visitors to The Cleaning Show a sneak peek of Jangrow earlier this year and are so excited that it has now come to fruition.

Trees absorb CO2 and restore biodiversity. They clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, prevent soil erosion and flooding, and give life to wildlife and house ecosystems.

All of which make for a better planet! We can’t wait to watch these trees grow and see the total amount of carbon captured over the coming years.’

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

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Coventry University gets Gold in Green University Report 2023 Coventry University has been ranked as a Gold Tier University thanks to its green credentials which include renewable installations on campus, such as solar panels, solar thermal, and a ground source heat pump.

The Uswitch Green University Report 2023 considers Coventry University to be a leader in sustainability, with the Gold Tier standard reserved for excellent performing universities.

Coventry University boasts 14 electric vehicles as part of its fleet, including 13 electric vans and one car and is also on a renewable energy tariff for its electricity.

Ian Marshall, Coventry University’s Deputy ViceChancellor and Chief Operating Officer, said: “It is very pleasing to be ranked as a Gold Tier University as it reflects the sustained and ongoing effort of our staff and students.

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given the age of some of the campus and the distribution of university buildings in mainly city centre locations, being a sustainable campus is something we are passionate about and we have recently completed a substantial planning exercise to look at what would be required to move to a net carbon zero institution by the end of the current planning period of 2030.

“As part of this plan we have identified the key elements required to achieve net carbon zero and to improve sustainability while making a greener environment for staff, students and stakeholders.”

The university also employs a team who are responsible for managing and coordinating sustainable development across the campuses and someone to oversee the implementation of green practices. The university offers sustainability workshops to both students

and staff and runs eco-friendly initiatives such as biodiversity.

Ben Gallizzi, Uswitch.com energy expert, said: “From simple measures, such as choosing to receive their energy through renewable energy tariffs and offering recycling facilities, to implementing their own electric car fleets and installing renewable energy sources on campus. UK universities are approaching a greener way of being in a multifaceted way, understanding that every little helps when it comes to reducing carbon emissions.”

This is not the first time Coventry University has been recognised for its positive steps towards reducing carbon emissions as it recently won the prestigious Bees’ Needs Champions Award for its dedication to creating a biodiverse campus which consists of “bug hotels”, and bird, and bat boxes, among other measures.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals moves closer to achieving net zero objectives with innovative solar canopy installation Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) has taken a big step forward to achieving its net-zero targets with the installation of a cutting-edge solar photovoltaic canopy over the car park of its Wharfedale Hospital site. This £1.1 million project will provide sustainable solar power to the hospital, reducing its reliance on conventional energy sources and, in turn, lowering the Trust’s carbon footprint.

The 617 solar panels will reduce carbon emissions by 43.7 tonnes per year and save the Trust £75,000 annually.

The electricity generated will reduce the use of grid electricity by 15%, which is equivalent to powering 60 UK households.

Craige Richardson, Director of Estates and Facilities at LTHT, said: “The solar canopy at the Wharfedale site exemplifies the Trust’s dedication to both environmental sustainability

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and the health and well-being of the communities we serve. It’s a real positive that the power required to run Wharfedale Hospital will be partly supplied by green energy, especially as the energy demands for the site will increase with the opening of a permanent Elective Care Hub.” This investment is part of the Trust’s long-term plans to develop services at Wharfedale Hospital, which also includes a proposed £15m Elective Care Hub. This hub will include two new theatres, a recovery area, admissions and discharge area alongside making an existing ward operational overnight.

The Trust has been at the forefront of investing in energyefficient projects, with an impressive commitment of over £22 million. These projects, including the canopy, have been made possible through successful bids for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme

Government funding. The range of initiatives implemented by the Trust includes the installation of heat pumps and state-of-theart LED lighting, building fabric upgrades, and connections to Leeds PIPES, a low-carbon district heating network.

Reid Cunningham, Business Development Director Energy at BAM, said: “BAM has provided facilities management services at Wharfedale Hospital since 2004 and we’re delighted to have delivered this innovative solar canopy installation that will reduce the hospital’s carbon emissions by 43.7 tonnes per year. Installing the solar canopies above the hospital car park is a fantastic way of harnessing the untapped potential of this space, so that it not only provides a place for staff and patients to park, but also provides clean, renewable energy for the building.”

Over the past decade, the Trust has demonstrated its unwavering dedication to reducing its carbon emissions, resulting in a remarkable 34% reduction and they remain firmly on track to meet the NHS’s ambitious net-zero target by 2040.

Mila Lopez Simon, Managing Director, UK&I at Invesis, said: “We are proud to have supported the Trust in delivering the solar photovoltaic canopy.

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New internships will provide vital skills for those looking to pursue careers in construction As part of its commitment to upskilling the next generation, McLaren Construction (Midlands and North), has welcomed four new interns to its construction division, helping young individuals to gain valuable experience and strengthen their skill set.

Apprentice planner, Tommy Bordicott; trainee quantity surveyor, Robbie Yusuf; trainee quantity surveyor Ellie Marnell and construction apprentice, Rhys Collins joined the team this summer.

Tommy will be assisting the lead planner on the Longwood Close project, in Coventry, where he will be creating programmes to support key activities throughout. He hopes to further develop his interpersonal and time management skills while building in-depth knowledge of the industry.

Attracted to McLaren’s vision and values, Tommy said of his new position: “McLaren embodies both a community and a team. They are actively supporting my skill and career growth and I hope to one day be in the position where I can provide someone else with the same fantastic opportunity that they have given to me.”

Trainee quantity surveyor, Robbie, will be working onsite, measuring drawings using Bluebeam (CAD), and issuing revisions alongside producing purchase orders and completing administrative duties.

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skills, gain industry knowledge and support on site to see projects come to life, all of which will contribute to her achieving a future career goal of becoming a senior quantity surveyor.

Ellie was initially drawn to McLaren Construction due to its strong focus on personal development and support. She said: “The company prioritises their employees’ well-being and I am fortunate to receive guidance and mentorship from experts at the forefront of the construction industry, who I greatly admire.”

Construction apprentice, Rhys, will be gaining experience across multiple departments, as well as on-site, where he is looking forward to developing engineering and management skills allowing him to see projects all the way from inception to completion.

Hoping to be a long-term member of the McLaren team, Rhys said: “I have been inspired by McLaren for a number of years, having been particularly interested by their Aston Martin headquarters and Leicester City training projects. I am looking forward to working hard in this new role and putting all my efforts into achieving the best I can.”

McLaren’s comprehensive apprenticeship scheme is designed to provide aspiring individuals with an opportunity for growth and development.

As part of the program, apprentices work closely with McLaren’s site teams, gaining invaluable exposure to the dynamic world of construction.

The program provides successful applicants with a tailored development plan to guide them towards achieving their apprenticeship qualification in their chosen discipline, while being mentored and coached

by McLaren’s experienced managers, ensuring they receive the guidance and support they need to thrive.

Gary Cramp, Managing Director of McLaren Construction, said: “We’re delighted to welcome four enthusiastic interns to our company. We are passionate about supporting them with their career journeys by helping them to enhance their skills through mentorship and valuable handson experience in construction, preparing them for their future careers. Investing in the upskilling of the next generation will positively contribute to the bright future of our industry.”

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Achieving an efficient heat network

By Charlie Mowbray, Senior Product Manager, Ideal Heating - Commercial

Heat networks – also referred to as district / communal heating - are a flexible, tried and tested technology that has been safely and effectively heating homes and buildings and generating instantaneous hot water around the world for more than a century. In the UK, heat networks never really took hold as they have in other parts of Northern Europe as we discovered gas in the North Sea and instead placed reliance on natural gas delivered direct to individual homes from the 1960s onwards.

But that’s all set to change.

A transformation of heat generation technology and products in the UK is necessary if we are to reach Net Zero in 2050, and no single type of technology will provide the solution. Heat pumps are seen as one of the major technology types to realise our Net Zero ambitions, along with heat networks that are expected to provide up to 20% of heat in buildings by 2050. And, of course, discussions continue around Hydrogen fuelled appliances.

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On The Cover Components of a heat network

There are three core parts to a heat network: the energy centre, the distribution network, and the heat interface unit (HIU).

The energy centre is the central plant room or dedicated building housing all the equipment responsible for generating or collecting the thermal energy, for storing it or transferring it to the water in the network, and pumping that water around the heat network.

As you would expect, the distribution network consists of all the pipework and any valves or ancillary equipment that distributes and balances the flow across the network. This might be buried in the ground or run up through risers in a building.

At the point of use within the dwelling is the HIU. This is the appliance that transfers the thermal energy from the network to provide heating and hot water for the end user. HIUs, such as Ideal Heating’s range of POD HIUs, come in indirect or direct models. POD HIUs have domestic hot water outputs from 30 - 70kW, and feature highly efficient stainless steel brazed plate heat exchangers.

Benefits of a heat network

Heat networks will gladly take their heat input from different sources, making them both flexible and future proof, allowing for gas boilers now but able to readily swap to lower carbon alternatives, such as heat pumps, in the future.

With the current government indecision around the future of heating in the UK, this has to be a major benefit!

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traditional heating appliances are being replaced, particularly in high density housing, as the fabric of a building or the heating system in the dwelling may not necessarily have to be substantially altered to create the network.

Safety is also another tick in the box for heat networks as there are no flue routes or gas connections to accommodate within a building, for either individual heating appliances or plant.

All these benefits, plus users can receive the same level of comfort and service as they would expect from a traditional heating appliance.

In the case of our POD HIUs, they even look like a domestic combi boiler from the outside with similar controls, so are familiar and reassuring to use.

HIU: some key considerations Whilst the energy centre and distribution network represent the biggest capital costs of a heat network and are the most complex to get right, without the HIU the heat cannot be transferred to each dwelling/ building. And in terms of the operating costs and efficiency of the network the HIU plays a vital role, but frequently gets less attention than deserved, sometimes resulting in the specification of a unit that’s not optimised for a particular

scheme or application.

To ensure that both the network and the HIUs are operating in harmony, and the heat network is working at its optimum, there are aspects to consider when choosing an HIU. First and foremost, look for a ‘BESA’ tested HIU and ensure its performance is confirmed for the current operating parameters of your network. You want an HIU that consistently delivers low return temperatures for your network operating conditions, across a range of loads. Lastly, look at the manufacturer. What level of support do they provide and are the appliances and spares parts readily available?

Conclusion

Heat Networks and HIUs are tried and tested technology, and a proven way in which we can help to decarbonise heat in buildings at scale. Ensuring that we realise the best efficiency on the networks, and provide great levels of service and thermal comfort, requires due diligence, common sense and attention to detail both in the design and installation phases, and high quality appliances.

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Pareto win Hard Services with the Office for Students

Leading facilities services provider, Pareto, have won a long-term contract with the Office for Students. The contract will see Pareto deliver all associated hard services, compliance and helpdesk to three locations in Bristol. The Office for Students is a nondepartmental public body of the Department for Education, acting as the regulator and competition authority for the higher education sector in England.

Ian Wiggans, Chief Commercial Officer, Pareto added: “We are delighted to have partnered with the Office for Students following

a rigorous tender process.

This contract continues to add to Pareto’s growing hard services capability across the UK. University leavers have played a core part in the Pareto senior management team, so we feel a great deal of privilege to partner with such an organisation. We look forward to continuing this partnership and developing the services”.

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IoT isn’t old news, it’s the future – Taqt talks digital at the Cleaning Excellence Conference 2023

Far from being over, the conversation around IoT and digital developments in the cleaning industry is continuing to evolve, with new iterations that could help to transform a cleaning business. Duncan McLaren, Sales Director for the UK

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and Ireland at Taqt is set to share the transformative potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the industry at the Cleaning Excellence Conference on the 6th December 2023, 2.30pm.

As Sales Director for Taqt UK & Ireland, Duncan is

poised to leverage the IoT conversation to help a wide spectrum of end-users in the cleaning and FM sectors.

His presentation will focus on how digitisation and IoT can elevate cleaning standards and services.

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“We are witnessing a pivotal moment in the cleaning and hygiene sector, with IoT technology reshaping how we approach cleaning and facilities management,” says Duncan McLaren. There are still leaps forward, offering levels of efficiency and sustainability that were once unimaginable.

I am excited to discuss the

game-changing potential of this generation of IoT solutions at the Cleaning Excellence Conference.”

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First-of-its-kind Carbon Efficiency Estimator for furniture launches • • •

Industry first benchmarking tool Set to accelerate sustainability in the retail furniture and fixtures industry Helps manufacturers reduce carbon footprint by 39%*

A Carbon Efficiency Estimator which measures the total amount of carbon a furniture piece uses in its lifecycle has launched to market.

Set to accelerate sustainability in the furniture and fixtures industry, the tool is a global first and has been created

by Design Conformity, a certification company setting the standard in furniture sustainability with independent Circular Design Certification.

The new Carbon Efficiency Estimator allows designers, estimators, and procurement managers to quickly measure the carbon footprint of a design, with 90-95% accuracy,

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enabling them to create furniture and fixtures with lower carbon impacts.

Taking less than five minutes to take a measurement, the estimator’s accessibility and ease of use will expedite designers furniture and fixtures sustainability goals, on the journey to carbon reduction and net zero.

The estimator considers material, weight, sourcing, production location and electrical efficiency comparisons, as well as carbon efficiency benchmarking to the top 50 Design Conformity-approved

products by category.

Five years in the making, using data from over 1,000 evaluations from over 70 global brands, the estimator has so far enabled furniture manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint by 39%*.

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Across all industries consumers are increasingly seeking sustainable products, and by 2030, medium and large businesses (250+ employees and £36m+ turnover) will have to report the carbon emissions of bought-in goods, including furniture and fixtures.

Design Conformity’s Carbon Efficiency Estimator allows the designers and manufacturers to better calculate how sustainable their furniture is and produce self-declaration estimates for their customers.

It also benchmarks their products against industry averages of carbon efficiency.

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a wide range of knowledge and resources to help them to design and manufacturer more sustainable products, reducing the carbon impact of their companies for their customers.

Adam Hamilton-Fletcher, founder of Design Conformity, said: We created the Carbon Efficiency Estimator and dc Certification due to the lack of industry sustainability standards and the need for circular design and carbon reporting. Our ambition is to become the global standard in circular design certification.

“By using this tool and using our certification process, manufacturers not only reduce their carbon footprint, but also adhere to quality standards (UKCA and CE) and commit to sustainable, circular design practice (ISO and GHG) for their customers.

“The team and I are really excited that after many years of development, this unique tool is now available and has the capability to fast-track retailers’ route to carbon reduction and net zero.

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products that we are working on to deliver carbon reduction in furniture and fixtures by implementing Circular Resource Planning or CRP. This suite of products has never been seen before in the industry and will be essential for manufacturers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve the dc Certification.

Design Conformity are working on the estimator and Circular Design Certification with over 40 global retail brands, as well as furniture manufacturers and some of Europe’s largest interior specialists.

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The Jackloc Company Ltd. celebrates 20 years of success The Jackloc Company is delighted to announce the celebration of its 20th anniversary. Since its foundation in 2003, Jackloc has been at the forefront of producing the safest and most secure window restrictor products with the sole aim of reducing the number of accidental falls worldwide.

The Jackloc Company was founded in 2003 by the late Derek Horne who was an expert in fenestration. Whilst out on a job surveying a property in Kings Cross, he saw a child climbing on the

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window ledge of a hotel.

Having realised the danger that an unlocked opening window can cause people, in particular children and vulnerable adults, this incident inspired him to design something to prevent this potentially tragic situation happening.

As a result, Derek initiated the design of the first retrofitted cable window restrictor. In 2005, the company fitted its original restrictors at The Ritz Hotel in London, from there it grew globally until it was acquired by Eric Collins

and Jit Singh in 2019.

The Jackloc mission is to reduce avoidable accidents, to make window safety and security a ‘normal’ conversation and to have restrictors fitted to windows where people can still have natural ventilation without the risk of an accidental fall. Jackloc is there for everyone that wants to keep their properties as safe and secure as possible.

The company designs, engineers and manufactures their world-renowned range of window restrictors in the

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Security & Access Control UK. Jackloc has continued innovating with their product designs and all their products have been independently tested to exceed every element of BS EN 13126 and BS EN 14351.

Furthermore, the launch of the Titan folding window restrictor demonstrated the Jackloc desire to offer the strongest and most secure window restrictor in the world. The patented design of The Titan window lock provides extra security for open windows and is awarded Sold Secure status by the Master Locksmiths Association, making it the first, and only, window restrictor to achieve this accolade.

Over the years, Jackloc has grown to be a market leader in the supply of window restrictor products. Through unwavering dedication and a relentless pursuit of excellence, the company has been successful in securing a number of prestigious awards, including: Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2017; Mother & Baby 2020: Best Safety Product; MadeforMums 2020: Best Home Safety Product; Sold Secure 2020: Domestic Security approval (for the Titan product).

Eric Collins, Managing Director, states: “At Jackloc, we want to demonstrate to our customers, partners, suppliers and other stakeholders that we truly care about people and ensuring their experience interacting with Jackloc is the very best. Ultimately, we want Jackloc products, and the customer service that we offer, to provide total peace of mind above anything else.

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have, and continue to, contribute to the Jackloc success through this journey. This 20year milestone is a momentous occasion for the Jackloc team, and we look forward to the continuing potential that lies ahead for keeping people safe and secure. We will continue to make a difference in delivering high quality products to the public sector, including healthcare, education and housing, as well as to the hotel and leisure sectors across the globe.”

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Completion of refurbishment project for Stafford school relocation St Leonard’s Primary School in Stafford is celebrating the completion of its relocation, which will have the capacity for future expansion.

The £4m project was delivered by Midlands-based contractor G F Tomlinson and architect and project manager Entrust, for Staffordshire County Council.

Pupils and staff from St Leonard’s have now moved from their outgrown Victorian building on St. Leonard’s Avenue, to their new larger site at the former Kingston Centre, which is a five-minute walk from its previous location. The move will allow the school to meet the demand for additional school places from the new housing developments in the area.

The former Kingston Centre has been fully remodelled and refurbished to create a modern, sustainable, and comfortable learning environment, and having previously been a school from 1939 when it was first built to 1988, it has brought the site back to its original intended use.

Facilities at the new St Leonard’s Primary School include contemporary teaching spaces and onsite extensive outdoor playing provision having previously only had off-site outdoor facilities.

There is also the option to add further buildings in the future.

From the initial planning phase of the school, sustainability has been integral to its design and operation. G F Tomlinson installed air source heat pumps, photovoltaic panels, and hybrid heating/ cooling air handling units, as well as replacing the existing ceilings with insulated thermal storage panels in order to reduce the carbon footprint of the building.

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99% of waste from the site was recycled and 4.7 tonnes of waste re-used through the contractor’s partnership with social enterprise Community Wood Recycling.

80 trees were planted in the new grounds at the start of the works which were donated by The Woodland Trust - enhancing the ecology of the site to attract insects and animals.

Over £100,000 of social value added has been delivered during the remodelling and refurbishment process, which includes G F Tomlinson providing 22 weeks of onsite learning for apprentices and tours of the new school site for its teachers and pupils.

Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Education Jonathan Price, said: “With the increased demand for school places in the Stafford area, and with St Leonard’s outgrowing their previous site, it was important for us to be able to deliver a modern, spacious school that would provide pupils with the best possible education and learning environment.

“This £4 million site has the capacity to accommodate nearly 200 extra pupils and contains state-of-the-art facilities, meaning the school is fit for the future. It has been extremely gratifying to watch the school take shape over the last few months, and I’m sure St Leonard’s pupils will grow and thrive in their new environment.”

The works to St Leonard’s Primary School were delivered under the Constructing West

Midlands (CWM) Framework and is the seventh school G F Tomlinson has delivered for Staffordshire County Council to date, with the most recent being the Anna Seward Primary School in Lichfield.

Chris Flint, Managing Director at G F Tomlinson, said: The new St Leonard’s Primary School provides sustainable, state-of-the-art facilities for its pupils to thrive in, and we are proud to have been involved in creating the much-needed additional school places for families in the area.

“Having moved from a location they had outgrown, it has been a pleasure working closely with the school, Staffordshire County Council and Entrust to deliver a modern and future poof education facility that will provide enhanced learning.

“Our commitment to social value continues to be at the forefront of all the projects that we deliver, and we’re pleased to have created opportunities for apprentices on this project.”

To find out more about St Leonard’s Primary School, please visit: https://www. stleonardsstafford.co.uk/ Building & Facilities Management

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Tridonic’s LED modules received Cradle to Cradle certification back in 2022. The Cradle to Cradle Certified® sustainability certificate in bronze has now also been awarded to LED drivers.

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Mackwell - Changing the future of emergency lighting While emergency lighting is a legislative requirement, this does not mean that innovation and a drive for better technology should be overlooked.

Responsible manufacturers are always looking to expand their offering of emergency lighting that not only aids compliance but also delivers additional benefits in a number of ways including reliability, longevity and energy savings.

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Automatic Test Systems & Wireless Technology

Testing of life-safety Emergency Lighting systems is also mandatory as per regulations. Compliant testing can be carried out manually however, the new generation of systems in the market takes over this responsibility from an individual ‘responsible person’ and allows for a fully automated and compliant solution. Being wireless permits these systems to be adapted even easier and quicker without the need for specialist wiring.

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Versatility

Offering a flexible solution to emergency lighting is a real benefit. Not only does it allow for lighting to be adapted over time as needs change, but it also offers projects the opportunity to try different configurations without having to buy solutions that are then potentially unused and wasted.

For example, the TEMPUS EXIT-LED from Mackwell has been carefully designed to support intricate customisation for each and every project.

One emergency exit sign has three fitting options integrated into the standard design – surface, wall, and flag mount.

This also supports uniformity as the same sign can be used throughout a building but in different installations as and where required.

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Rene Joppi, Managing Director of Mackwell, said: “Mackwell is always looking to improve our offering to our clients, and given its importance in compliance and safety, our emergency lighting and systems range is one of our top priorities.

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