Building Together We’ve completed over 22 projects for Kier in the last 11 years
At the beginning of 2020 as you may recall, you received our first ever copy of Building Together. The personalised newsletter proved extremely popular and because it's been two years, here we are with an updated version that includes our most recently completed projects for Kier. Since 2020, we have installed canopies at another four Kier sites for end users such as schools and the MOD. Within this newsletter, we have included a selection of those installations, plus some of the older installations in case you missed them last time. I hope you enjoy having a browse; if you have any questions or feedback please do get in touch. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to continue helping you provide high-end, stylish canopies and shelter for your clients. Our service promise means a hassle-free surveying, ordering and installation process, fewer issues on site and more satisfied clients and colleagues. We are fully committed to completing your job safely and efficiently.
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The Canopy Experts
At Able Canopies Ltd, we have a simple mission - to provide safe and stylish weather protection that transforms outside spaces. Our high-quality structures create new areas for use as dining, waiting or learning in the fresh air. They provide shade and shelter from the worst of the weather, allowing movement between buildings or generally making the outside space more comfortable. We can control the canopy design, manufacture and installation process and attend site meetings as often as required to ensure the canopy works run smoothly. This enables us to deliver consistent satisfaction, resulting in customers coming back to us again and again.
Meet Our Technical Sales Manager Josh Foord is the Technical Sales Manager at Able Canopies Ltd. and he is the guy you will be dealing with should you choose Able Canopies for your current and future projects. Josh has worked for Able Canopies for 8 years and has worked on our previous Kier contracts. He can answer all your canopy questions; he is a fantastic problem solver and knows our structures like the back of his hand. Josh works with architects, specifiers and contractors every day and understands the information you need to ensure your job is specified correctly and delivered accurately on time to a high standard. Our service for contractors is based on our ability to provide the detailed product specification, design support and installation experience required to help your project come alive with an outside shelter solution that is both innovative and practical. I can assure you that with Able Canopies, you will be in safe hands and we will answer all your questions. We will complete your project, on time, on budget and with minimum disruption. If you have any comments or questions, please contact Josh directly on 0800 389 9072.
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Product Updates The Welford Dome
We have increased the span of Welford Dome Free Standing Canopy from 1 metre between the roof bars to 4 metres. To allow for the extra weight on the bars, the curved roof bars have been increased from 50mm x 50mm to 60mm x 60mm and feature smaller infill bars at every 1 metre in between the roof bars. Since our last Building Together newsletter, we have been working with a structural engineer to make cost saving design improvements to the Welford Dome and Kensington free standing canopy ranges, without compromising the structural integrity. This will make them more cost-effective, easier to install and all-round better structures.
The new design creates a stylish half-moon appearance rather than just a curve, which we feel improves the aesthetics perfectly.
Above: The New Welford Dome Free Standing Canopy Design
Kensington Free Standing Canopy Range
The Kensington range has been revamped with updates to the popular Kensington Mono-Pitch Free Standing Canopy and the Kensington DualPitch Free Standing Canopy. The spacing between the canopy arms were previously just 1 metre and we have now increased it to 4 metres which in turn, makes the steel frame much more cost effective. Not only does this make the Kensington Canopies easier to install, resulting in our installation teams spending less time on-site, making way for your other contractors to arrive following our completion.
The Ashton Wall Mounted Canopy
Coniston 6 Wall Mounted Canopy
The Ashton Wall Mounted Canopy was previously supplied in Traffic White (RAL 9016) as standard however, it is now supplied in Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) as standard instead, due to the popularity of this colour with the Ashton.
The Coniston 6 has also received a standard colour change, previously the Coniston 6 was only available in Traffic White (RAL 9016) as standard whoever, it is now also available in Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016), giving you a choice of two standard colours.
The Ashton is still available in any other RAL colour however, they will incur an additional cost.
As with the Ashton, the Coniston 6 is also available in any other RAL colour at an additional cost.
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Our Service from Design to Completion
Enquiry
Your experience with the canopy experts starts from the moment you send us your enquiry which you can send direct to Josh by email: josh@ablecanopies.co.uk or post: Able Canopies Ltd., 9-11 Faraday Close, Gorse Lane Industrial Estate, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 4TR Once we've received the enquiry, we will take a look through the documents provided and determine whether one of our standard products fit the spec, or if a bespoke structure would be best suited.
Estimate
If our standard products have been specified, we will reply with a formal estimate. However, if a bespoke product is required, we may contact you to discuss our product proposals that match your design requirements. Once everyone's happy with the design, we will also send a formal estimate.
Site Meetings
We are more than happy to attend any site meetings to discuss the design further if required. We are fully trained and certified to be on construction sites and hold all the required certifications which you can read more about on page 6.
Order
Once you place your order, we will arrange a pre site meeting, to assess the area and confirm access equipment needed. We will also arrange for any drawings required to be sent over for ‘sign off’.
Installation
After all necessary details are set in place, the installation will be booked in at a date that suits all parties involved. Again, at this point if you require us to attend any further site meetings, we are happy to do so. The installation will be completed, and we'll keep you up to date with our progress.
Aftersales Service
Our service will not end with the installation. Upon completion, we can attend a sign-off meeting if required. We will also send the guarantee certificate (if applicable) and the aftersales pack in the post. Both of these are for the end user so they can maintain the canopy to ensure the validation of the guarantee and ensure the validation of the guarantee/warranties (where applicable). If you have any queries or issue with the canopy, we are here to take your calls and can come back to site if required. Able Canopies is proud of their high customer satisfaction levels with both contractors and direct clients and continue to be of service after the canopy installation.
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When it comes to working on a project, there’s so many products to specify and it helps if you know a little about each of them. That’s why we’ve created our latest CPD called ‘Bringing the Inside Out’. The CPD is an easy to follow 23-minute online learning video so you can watch it in your own time at your own pace. It is currently only available to watch online via our website. The CPD is full of knowledge regarding canopies, the legal requirements within commercial settings and the materials available. It also outlines the sustainability of canopies including recyclability of materials and so forth which can help towards to UK governments goal of Net Zero by 2050.
There are three learning aims within the CPD which are:
Ÿ The benefits a canopy can bring to an environment Ÿ The features and benefits of the materials and finishes available Ÿ The canopy design options available
Watch the CPD to:
Ÿ Discover essential canopy and shelter knowledge Ÿ Watch online in your own time - The CPD is an online learning video so you can watch it on a date and time that suits you
Topics covered include:
Canopy materials and finishes, benefits, designs, legal requirements and sustainability.
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Being Professional on Site
Our work on site is driven by our total commitment to safety, not just for our own employees but for all project personnel. Our site teams are fully trained and their authorisations are regularly updated. Each installation team has a working site supervisor with SSSTS, first aid, PASMA and IPAF, plus relevant training for all tasks on site. We have also put our teams through SEATS training and we are members of Acclaim and have Constructionline Gold status. We carry out all our own groundworks (if required) as this allows us to maintain control of all the key elements of our installation – the right spec, completed on time and neatly finished. There is no disconnect between what the job requires and what is delivered.
Our Commitment to Quality
Our products are made to the highest quality standards. We have been certified by ISOQAR, an accredited certification body to manufacture products that are CE/UKCA marked. We are also certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 which shows our commitment to a quality management system, environment awareness and health and safety system.
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We’ve Made the Change from CE to UKCA You may have noticed on our website and literature that in-line with the new legalisation, we have made the change from CE to UKCA so all our steel and aluminium structures are now UKCA marked as from October 2021. The changeover was first introduced on 1st January 2021 however, businesses have until 1st January 2023 to make the change. We wanted to make sure we got in there fairly quickly to ensure it was all set inplace because after all, being organised is key when it comes to success. Benjamin Franklin's famous quote “For every minute spent organising, an hour is earned” rings very true here. If you're not sure what the changeover is, here's a snippet taken from the government's website:
Certificate number: 0513 BS EN 1090
Selling goods in Great Britain The UKCA marking applies to most goods previously subject to the CE marking. It also applies to aerosol products that previously required the 'reverse epsilon' marking.
the CE marking, you will be able to do the same for the UKCA marking.
The technical requirements ('essential requirements') you must meet – and the conformity assessment processes and standards that can be used to demonstrate conformity – are largely the same as they were for the CE marking.
The CE marking is only valid in Great Britain for areas where GB and EU rules remain the same. If the EU changes its rules and you CE mark your product on the basis of those new rules you will not be able to use the CE marking to sell in Great Britain, even before 31 December 2022.
The circumstances in which you can use self-declaration of conformity for UKCA marking are the same as for CE marking. If you were able to self-declare conformity for
You must use the UKCA marking from 1 January 2023. You can still use the CE marking until then.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-the-ukca-marking
It’s now easier to specify our products with NBS NBS have launched a new feature which makes it quicker and easier to specify our products within your specifications including the full product details and technical properties. As an Architect or Specifier, this feature will save you time when specifying products, making your experience with the NBS and Able Canopies much more streamlined. This fantastic new feature means you can add our products to your specifications in 3 simple steps; many other specifiers are saying they love how easy it is to use. We have listed our products on the NBS including our BIM models for some years now and have received great feedback. We think this new feature which is unique to the NBS is great and at Able Canopies we're all for anything that makes life easier without compromising on quality. You can find the specification for our products in NBS source on their website and you can also view our BIM products on the NBS website. www.ablecanopies.co.uk | sales@ablecanopies.co.uk | 0800 389 9072
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BIM Models
Find our products in the NBS BIM Library
You can easily specify our products which are within the NBS BIM Library, simply search Able Canopies on the website or visit: www.nationalbimlibrary.com/en-gb/able-canopies-ltd/
Specification Website Personal access to download technical files quickly and easily We also have a dedicated specification website to make it easier to specify our products. You can download PDF, DXF, IGES, STL and DWG files directly. Request your personal username and password from marketing@ablecanopies.co.uk.
Architect & Contractor Newsletter
Receive our monthly updates for the construction sector
We send out a quarterly newsletter titled OCZ (Outside Comfort Zone) which is created specifically for architects and contractors and contains news relevant to the industry and our recent and current projects. You can view previous copies of the newsletter here: www.ablecanopies.co.uk/architect-newsletters.html If you’d like to sign up to receive the newsletter, please send an email to marketing@ablecanopies.co.uk with the subject line ‘OCZ Newsletter Sign Up’ and include your postal address if you’d also like to receive a printed copy, otherwise we will send you an electronic copy via email.
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What’s New? We’re Going Green... One Tree at a Time Lowering our carbon footprint, looking after our planet, and giving back to the earth is something that has become very important to us over the years. In general, it’s impossible for us to achieve all the wonderful things we’d love to achieve whilst still running a profitable business however, we have introduced some fantastic schemes, and achieved certifications from some highly creditable awarding bodies. Our latest scheme could benefit your school clients that are working towards lowering their carbon footprint. We have teamed up with The Tree Appeal and have pledged to plant two trees for every school canopy order installed since October 2021 onwards. We’ll plant one tree in the UK and a ‘twinning’ tree in Africa.
New Product Data Sheets We’re currently in the process of updating all our product data sheets to make them much more uniform in style to make it easier to compare our products. We’re also adding more technical information to them so that everything you need to know is there in one place, which is quick and easy to download or print. We’re hoping to roll these out by the end of the year so keep an eye out. In the mean time, please do let us know if there’s any particular information you would like to see on the data sheets? What would make your life easier when it comes to specifying our products? Your feedback is invaluable to us so please email your suggestions to marketing@ablecanopies.co.uk
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Over 22 Installations in Nine Years
Between 2011 to 2021, we have completed over 22 installations for Kier and have received lots of positive feedback. The next pages will show a selection of those installations for your perusal.
Dartington C of E Primary School, Devon 5no. Tarnhow Mono Wall Mounted Timber Canopies: 32.3m x 4m, 24.2m x 4m, 44.1m x 4m, and 2no. 7.1m x 7.8m 1no. Tarnhow Mono Free Standing Timber Canopy: 8m x 4m
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Northstowe Education Campus, Cambridgeshire 3no. Grange Junior Free Standing Canopies with Cycle Racks: 2no. 9.12m x 2.12m and 1no. 13m x 2.2m 2no. Coniston Wall Mounted Canopies: 8m x 3.75m and 15.3m x 3.75m 1no. Kensington Dual Pitch Free Standing Canopy: 18.49m x 3.59-8m 1no. Bespoke Pergola: 11.1m x 3m
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Hatton Park Primary School, Cambridgeshire
1no. Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy: 10m x 3m 1no. Grange Junior Free Standing Canopy: 15.88m x 2.4m
Dylan Thomas Community School, Swansea 1no. Welford Dome Free Standing Canopy: 18m x 6m
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Cambridge Science Park, Cambridgeshire
2no. Bespoke Coniston Wall Mounted Canopies: 43.81m x 5.55m and 6.96m x 5.55m
St Margaret Clitherow Primary School, London
1no. 4.57m x 2.68m &2.4m Windsor Tensile Fabric Structures
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Fawcett Primary School, Cambridgeshire
2no. Coniston Wall Mounted Canopies: 4.8m x 2.5m and 20m x 3.5m 1no. Grange Junior Free Standing Canopy: 23.8m x 2.2m 1no. Welford Dome Junior Free Standing Canopy: 7m x 5m
MOD - REME - Lyneham 1no.Beck Wall Mounted Canopy: 4.2m x 1m
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Integrated Urgent Care Centre - Burnley General Hospital, Lancashire 1no. Coniston Wall Mounted Canopy: 3.37m x 2.34m
Roman & Saxon Court, Cambridgeshire
1no. Palladio Commercial Awning: 7m x 3.5m
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Wickford Pupil Referral Unit, Essex
2no. Coniston Wall Mounted Canopies: 8.5m x 4m and 19.8m x 3.825m
Cardiff High School, South Glamorgan
1no. Easydale Cycle Compound: 12.6m 5m 3no. Coniston Wall Mounted Canopies: 12.45m x 2.5m, 3.2m x 1.4m and 4.4m x 4.25m
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Thank you, we look forward to working with you on your future projects Able Canopies Ltd. design, manufacture and install canopies, shade systems and
shelters including: > > > >
Wall Mounted Canopies Entrance Canopies Free Standing Canopies Commercial Umbrellas
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Walkways Solar Canopies Bespoke Canopies Shade Sails
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Tensile Fabric Structures Commercial Awnings Shelters & Compounds Aluminium Decking
> > > >
Sports & Leisure Hospitality Commercial Automotive
We regularly work with the following industry sectors: > > > >
Main Contractors Architects MOD Schools
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Universities Nurseries Retail Healthcare
Keep in Touch
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NBS BIM Library
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Dedicated Specification Website
View and download our products including PDF, IGES, STL, DXF and DWG files: www.thecanopyexperts.co.uk/ Email marketing@ablecanopies.co.uk to request your unique username and password.
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