Bcr UK Issue 330 by BCR UK

ISSUE 330 December 2015

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UK Roofing Awards 2016 – Recognising Great Roofing Roofing Contractors to Architects are being encouraged to enter projects for the annual UK Roofing Awards, which celebrates the very best in roofing. Since they began in 2005, the Awards have come to acknowledge the exacting standards of specialist heritage craftsmanship to projects utilising the latest materials and state of the art technology. Some of the projects are recognisable and very much a part of the UK landscape, such as London Victoria Station and Belfast City Hall. It should be noted that entries to do not have to be considered cultural or heritage icons to be entered, even the smallest of domestic properties have gone on to win accolades and praise. After all, the UK Roofing Awards recognises and rewards outstanding standards of workmanship and safety, two things that are essential for any project, no

Nationwide Platforms introduces ‘Intelligent Secondary Guarding’ innovation

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Nationwide Platforms has become the first access hire company to develop and introduce a secondary guarding system designed to prevent a trapping or crushing incident before a collision can occur.

matter what the size or scale. So, if you have worked on a roofing project this year, either at the design stage or undertaking the practical work and you know that it deserves greater recognition, then you should enter the 2016 UK Roofing Awards. It's free to enter and applications are now made through the easy-touse online form that allows you to save your progress till you’re happy to submit. What’s more, companies are not limited to how many projects that can be entered. Entries are being accepted now through to 15th January 2016. For more information about the awards, top tips for submissions, and more head to: www.roofingawards.co.uk

SkySiren® PCS™ (Pre-Crush Sensing) represents a major step forward in powered access safety. It automatically stops a mobile elevating working platform (MEWP) boom before the operator comes into collision with an object that could lead to a trap or crush incident. The system is the first in the UK to offer a double protection barrier against trapping and crushing incidents, creating a new level of guarding, which its designers have called ‘Intelligent Secondary Guarding.’ SkySiren® PCS™ combines Nationwide Platforms’ pioneering SkySiren® secondary guarding device with a new system called Pre-Crush Sensing, which uses ultrasound sensors to detect objects that present a trapping or crushing hazard for the operator. As well as preventing trap and crush collisions before they can happen, the system has other key benefits. It warns operators about potential hazards, so they are more alert in high risk areas.

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launch of the original SkySiren®, in 2011. Its pressure sensor bar, located across the MEWP controls, stops the machine if an operator’s body is pushed against it during a potential entrapment incident. The PCS™ system has eight ultrasonic sensors located behind and in front of the operator on the boom platform. These generate high frequency sound waves around the MEWP operator. When the platform moves to within a defined distance of an object, the sensors detect the sound waves that are reflected back from it. This triggers a signal to stop the MEWP.

Trapping and crushing incidents remain one of the major causes of serious injuries and fatalities involving MEWPs.

To start the machine again and move towards the working position, the operator simply resets the safety foot pedal. While moving within the ‘sensing zone’ around the object, the operator is continuously alerted by a flashing red light, and a personal alarm.

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CONTENTS Commitment to Excellence

Comfort and Joy An interview with Cliff Lockyer, CEO of Redbacks Cushioning Ltd, manufacturers of Redbacks Kneepads

elasticated, soft Neoprene straps with dust and particle resistant fastenings which allow them to be worn on bare skin without chafing, or over trousers, and ensure that they stay in the correct position when kneeling, walking or sitting.

Redbacks® was formed in 2011 in order to develop our cushioning invention.

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The pads have a water-resistant covering and a soft breathable, inner fabric that wicks away sweat whilst providing thermal protection from warm or cold surfaces. Durable and hardwearing, the distribution of the impact forces whilst kneeling allows the user unrivalled, all-day comfort and long-term knee protection, with the added significant advantage of helping to protect against back and neck pain.

Having researched the protective clothing market, we confirmed our belief that existing knee pads did nothing to cushion, comfort or protect the user’s knees from long term damage; in the UK the NHS replaces over 104,000 knees per year. In the U.S. this figure exceeds 600,000. We knew that for our knee pads to be really effective they needed to be made of soft flexible material and not foam, as pressure from kneeling causes foam to flatten or disintegrate. The technology is unique in that the patent is for the geometric structure and not the material; we are free to use any material that we deem appropriate to the product application. The secret to our own science therefore lies in the use of a special moulded leaf-spring suspended in an arch by a flexible honeycomb matrix. When pressure is applied directly above the spring it bends, dispersing pressure and distributing weight evenly. The matrix provides a holding mechanism for the spring to control its bend and stabilise the entire structure, allowing pressure to be distributed evenly time after time.

Both the honeycomb matrix and the leaf-spring are made from the same thermoplastic injection moulded material, ensuring a high compression rate and 100% recovery to its original shape, which means no loss of function over time. This combination gives the unique controlled distribution and deceleration of pressure – in other words protecting the rest of the body from the impact forces whilst kneeling, with the same pressure-relief benefits applying to our, soon to be introduced, new footwear and seating products.” The latest addition to the company’s range are Redbacks Strapped Kneepads; these have

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Hello & welcome to Issue 330 of BCR UK… As with every edition, the team at BCR UK has been working extremely hard to bring you an issue that is full of innovative and exhilarating companies, and we believe that this could be the best yet! We have searched the length and breadth of the UK to bring you some of the most ground-breaking innovations and this month we are overjoyed to be highlighting the activities of Boon Edam and Schellevis. Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of Boon Edam. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Commitment to Excellence’ profile. To find out more, turn to page 4. And secondly, we are highlighting the successes of Schellevis by presenting them with the remarkable ‘Product Innovation Award’ status. For more information, look no further than Page 5. I hope you enjoy reading this issue of BCR UK as much as we have enjoyed bringing it to you. Happy reading and we hope to see you for the next edition.

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The company, which is a member of BSIF has won a number of awards over the past 3 years for its kneepad design, one being the prestigious ‘SATRA Best Innovation Occupational PPE Award’ in 2012; professional tradespeople who are readers of some of the UK’s leading trade publications have also voted in nationwide polls for Redbacks kneepads as an award winning product. All Redbacks Cushioning products are patented worldwide, and fully CE approved. For more information and to order visit: www.redbackscushioning.com email: info@redbackscushioning.com or telephone: + 44 (0)1327 702104

Building Excellence

Two sizes of Hauraton RECYFIX® PRO installed at Highfields and Penn Fields Campus The Highfields and Penn Fields Campus is part of Wolverhampton City Council's Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.

buildings’ surrounded by block surfaces, it was essential rainwater is drained effectively. Two heights, 150mm and 200mm, of Hauraton RECYFIX® PRO 100 channel fitted with FIBRETEC Class C250 HEELSAFE gratings were specified to drain surface water.

The new Campus has two schools on site. Highfields, a 1,500 place secondary school and Penn Fields a 160 place special needs school.

Peter Dicken, Hauraton‘s Project Engineer comments, “Tan, light and dark grey paving blocks were used extensively to achieve a pleasing aesthetic appearance to the hard landscaping immediately surrounding the Campus buildings. Being particularly suitable for school yards and play grounds, our RECYFIX® PRO channels’ with their black FIBRETEC® gratings’ were chosen for this project as the grating’s smooth appearance blended in well with the desired design.”

With the site being quite flat and the

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Hauraton drainage systems at Vangarde Shopping Park, Monks Cross, York The award winning Vangarde Shopping Park located a mile or so North East of the historic city centre of York opened for business in April 2014. The Park has over 31,527m² of retail and leisure space, including an 8,556m² John Lewis, a 9,300m² Marks & Spencer and a 2.790m² Next outlet. The development is also home to a host of cafes and restaurants including Giraffe, Costa Coffee, Prezzo, Ed’s Easy Diner, Nando’s and Frankie & Benny’s. Set in a landscaped area with numerous lakes, the £multimillion Shopping Centre was developed the Oakgate Group and now managed by Workman Retail. The Marks & Spencer store is one of the retailer’s greenest to date, with a 60,000litre retaining tank for recycled rainwater, two green living walls, totalling over 167m² designed to attract wildlife and retain heat, electric car charging points, refurbished trolleys. The store is also part-powered by 600 solar panels – a first for Marks & Spencer. With 1,340 free car parking spaces,

extensive pedestrian and large service areas, the design of the surface water drainage scheme was a major consideration for main contractor, Caddick Limited.

surface finish that retains its black colour. The FIBRETEC® C250 HEELSAFE grating was specifically designed by Hauraton R & D engineers to enhance the flow of water into the channel. The slots are super smooth, elliptical openings with the moulded bars having slightly raised triangular bosses along their outside edges. As well as providing an elegant appearance, the feature ensures surface water is directed into the slots. This configuration also helps eliminate any cross-flow over the grating.

Over 1,700m of Hauraton RECYFIX® drainage channel were eventually installed by ground workers Howard Civil Engineering Limited during the three month installation process. 1,500m of RECYFIX® PLUS 100, 150 and 200 channels fitted with Class D400 ductile iron HEELSAFE gratings secured with bar and bolt locking were used in the main car park areas. The size installed depended on the areas to be drained – for example, the larger sized channels were installed in the 80metre runs so fewer outlets were needed. The paved pedestrian areas were drained with over 200m of RECYFIX® PRO 100 drainage channels fitted with Hauraton’s FIBRETEC® gratings.

The RECYFIX® PRO and PLUS channel component is made from tough, 100% recycled Polypropylene – Polyethylene (PP-PE). The channels arrive on site with the gratings factory fitted.

The material PA-GF, used to make the FIBRETEC® grating was especially developed by Hauraton; the tough, UV resistant, fibre

reinforced moulding offers high stability and huge strength for its weight. Complying with loading category Class C250 (BSEN 1433) the grating can easily take the weight of commercial delivery vehicles. The design is a real innovation as its non-corrosive material provides a visually appealing

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Colin Taff, Hauraton‘s Project Engineer comments, “We worked closely with the main contractor and ground workers to ensure the drainage systems specified were going to be discreet, blended in well with the desired design effect and meet the loading Class required. It was particularly pleasing our RECYFIX® channels provided an effective drainage scheme and contributed to the many sustainable features the incorporated in the Vangarde Shopping Park enabling it to achieve a BREEAM excellent rating. All Hauraton surface water drainage systems’ comply with European Standards (hENs) and carries the CE mark.” For full Case Study, go to: www.drainage-projects.co.uk

Commitment to Excellence

Powerful, reliable, global Building and Construction Review is extremely proud to present its highly prestigious and richly deserved Commitment to Excellence profile to Hyster®. For more than 80 years, Hyster has been conquering the world’s most demanding applications. As a leading provider of forklift trucks and one of the best known names in the industry, Hyster offers a comprehensive range of material handling equipment including the largest container handlers and reach stackers, nearly every type and size of industrial forklift truck and special warehousing equipment. The company began its life as a manufacturer of lifting machines used in the rigorous logging industry of the United States’ Pacific Northwest. Just a few years later the first fork lift trucks were invented and the Hyster brand quickly gained its reputation for rugged quality. Over the years,

Hyster has continued to develop its outstanding product offering and service network to become the leading international player it is today. Amongst the toughest lift trucks on earth, Hyster products combine innovative design, industrial-strength components, state-ofthe-art manufacturing and rigorous testing. Designed to deliver the upmost performance, Hyster products follow a carefully structured development process in defined stages with each step confirming the product will deliver all intended benefits to future users.

This process consists firstly of extensive customer research in order to ensure all aspects of customer needs are meet and employed in the systems. During the development process, Hyster engineers utilise cutting edge CAD (computer aided design) techniques to maximise the structural integrity of this design.

Renowned experts are consulted to help develop operator compartments and driver interfaces for improved ergonomics. Hyster has product development and test centres in the United States, Italy, India, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Japan. In these world class test facilities, components and prototypes undergo test cycles equivalent

to years of continuous equipment operation in extreme conditions. From there, Hyster can gather further feedback and confirm the product is meeting all design targets prior to launch. Finally, when new forklift trucks roll off the production line, they are ready for the strenuous work for which they were designed. A dedication to high quality runs through every aspect of designing, manufacturing, and delivering Hyster products but is equally important in the management of supply chain relationships and the provision of training and expert support to distributors. The Hyster team of professionals are dedicated to customer focused quality objectives and are involved in continuous improvement initiatives. They ensure the highest standards and practices of order, cleanliness, safety and documentation of processes are applied in

all manufacturing locations and that best practices and service standards are promoted across the distribution network through Dealer Excellence Programmes. More than 22 Supplier Quality Engineers monitor and collaborate with supply chain partners to ensure that the highest standards are met in components and services flowing into manufacturing, aftermarket and support operations. Bold is the one word sums up the Hyster® brand. When a materials handling application demands dependability…when nothing but the grittiest makes the grade...the answer is Hyster. Contact www.hyster.eu

Your entry experts Building and Construction Review is excited to confirm that Boon Edam has been commended for achieving its highly prestigious Commitment to Excellence profile.

main distinguishing characteristics that make them stand out from their competitors in the sector, “Two years ago we attended Ecobuild to launch the NRG plus, the first revolving door that turns human energy into kinetic energy,” he explained. “The push motion (activated by individuals pressing the door) powers a light, which is an energy-saving feature in itself due to the fact it’s only visible when in use.

Royal Boon Edam International BV is an international leader in entry solutions based in the Netherlands. The story behind the brand is actually a rather remarkable one: what initially began as a humble carpenter’s shop in Holland managed to grow so rapidly that it has now acquired a reputable status as a globally-recognised mobility hotspot authority with over 140 years of experience. Forming a UK subsidiary in 1985, Boon Edam is a family-run business that explicitly concentrates on bringing innovative mobility concepts to life in order to ease the efficiency of movement within a whole host of buildings. A large number of offices, educational establishments, airports, government bodies, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, finance & data centres, corporate headquarters and healthcare facilities have all reaped the benefits of working with the ISO 9001 accredited company. Boon Edam’s National Sales Manager Andrew Hamilton was keen to tell us more about the work they do and the role they take in shaping the structures of building entrances across the construction industry, “We are the largest revolving door company in the world!” he exclaimed. “As specialists, we boast the largest portfolio and therefore find ourselves in a unique position within the marketplace. We have a number of competitors, but they are unable to do what we can on a collective level. “Everything here is done internally, so we have a greater control over operations. We don’t use any external contractors;

“Not only does a revolving door lessen the carbon footprint and reduce carbon emissions from the building, it will also see a return on the customer’s investment. This shows the incredible worth of our products as well as our dedication to being environmentally aware.”

we cover all processes (the manufacture, design, supply, service and warranty) in-house. Our well established team of engineers, project managers and sales staff are extremely technical and make it their priority to understand clients’ key requirements – we don’t just provide standard items, we create products suitable for individual applications.”

asked about the company’s clientele and previously notable commissions. “Essentially providing products for the majority of large commercial buildings within the country means it is almost guaranteed that you will walk through a Boon Edam door at some point in your life!”

Conclusively, it is inevitable that entrances effectively shape visitors’ first impressions of a building – as it essentially acts as the gateway enabling them access to their chosen destination – so why should you settle for second best when choosing the doors, barriers and turnstiles for your premises? Selecting only the greatest and most reliable products for installation should be your key priority if you want to impress those coming into close proximity with your business.

Effectively offering two product categories - revolving doors and low level & high level security products (in the form of security doors & portals, speed gates, tripod turnstiles, full height turnstiles, barriers and access gates) – Boon Edam also has the capability to modernise current products with stylish yet functional retrofits and upgrades.

Boon Edam has previously worked to finalise projects for the Bahrain International Circuit (Bahrain), the New Century Global Center (China), the Amsterdam Arena (the Netherlands), TNT Green Office (the Netherlands), Miu Miu (worldwide), the Waterfront Hotel (Sweden), Burj Khalifa (Dubai) and the RTL Group (Germany) – these are just a few examples of the significant work the team have carried out.

If you are interested in finding out any more information on the outstanding products and services available from Boon Edam Ltd, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the team today using the contact details supplied below. Alternatively, you can visit the company website at: www.boonedam.co.uk, where you will find further details and customer references.

“We have worked on many high profile projects, having completed commissions on landmarks such London’s Shard and the Gherkin,” an enthused Andrew commented when

It’s important to note that Boon Edam strives to work in as ecologically-friendly a manner as possible. According to Andrew, this sustainable approach is one of the organisation’s

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Product Innovation Award

A Passion for Paving Building and Construction Review is incredibly pleased to commend Schellevis upon receiving recognition for its commitment to outstanding Product Innovation. The provider of first-rate concrete paving solutions has been operating for over 70 years, going above and beyond its customers’ expectations decade after decade. Over the course of its existence, Schellevis has managed to secure itself an enviable reputation in the construction sector, becoming a widely appreciated supplier of choice (in relation to natural-look concrete products) across Europe.

particular love this coordination as it ensures they can create an impressive 3D dimension on a property.”

Renowned for its undeniable quality, the range features slabs, stones and elements that have been meticulously crafted using environmentally responsible methods and eco-friendly materials. Its vast inventory of products includes block pavers, horticultural items, noise reduction components and specialist elements, all of which are inspired by nature in terms of both colour and consistency.

The timeless products are designed to meet individually preferred functional demands whilst guaranteeing a long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing result, strengthening the appearance of a building or garden through architectural feature enhancement. Rigorous product testing processes are put into place in order to ensure that the items are manufactured to the highest possible standard, and decades of industry expertise certifies that the specially imported raw materials and dyes are handled safely and professionally.

“Our range of concrete paving and landscaping products can be further

“The sustainability characteristics of our products are widely appreciated by

complemented with adjoining pieces such as steps, stairs and retaining walls,” detailed Gordon Stevenson, UK Sales & Marketing Manager at Schellevis. “These come available in the same 7 colours provided for the initial slabs and stones (anthracite, grey, carbon, red-brown, yellow, taupe, cream), meaning they can be precisely matched for an even greater and more refined finish. Designers in

customers,” Gordon continued. “They are fully recyclable and waterproof, and as we don’t use a natural stone we don’t rely on methods of manual labour (quarrying etc.) whilst sourcing the material. No harmful substances are released into the atmosphere during the production process, and due to the location of our factory we can transport the raw materials via river, which further emphasises our commitment to staying sustainable in our operations.”

centres, parks and gardens. Installations at residential developments, a 16 storey office block and an NHS hospital are a few notable commissions. “Our products have received a great reception – this is apparent as we have specified a number of large infrastructure projects since our establishment,” Gordon concluded. “Concrete is a popular choice because of its attractive look and feel. Although a simple product (made of sand, gravel and cement), the stone is robust, nonslip and guaranteed not to fade. Providing a

superb visual and technical quality, our slabs are reasonably priced and can be created in unusual sizes and shapes not typically available in this country.” Having only recently entered the UK market (18 months ago, to be precise), the Holland-based company has been working continuously to reach out to prospective clients in an entirely new spectrum. Confirming attendance at various trade shows has been particularly essential for the team, who are bidding to increase brand

awareness through effective promotional strategies. Specific examples include the annual Landscape Show in London, FutureScape in Surrey and the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) Conferences in London. The Chelsea Flower Show provides Schellevis with the perfect opportunity to display its paving products, as this exhibition can facilitate the space to showcase what is effectively a pop-up garden, whilst Ecobuild 2014 (London) provided an excellent platform for the group to promote its products in the UK for the first time. Because concrete components are generally very large and heavy – and therefore quite difficult to manoeuvre – showcasing them at events in real size can be quite a struggle. Subsequently, Schellevis has erected a remarkable display at a permanent exhibition in London at the Building Centre for clients to gain access to all year round. For all of your interior and exterior paving requirements (including noise reduction and horticulture variants), get in touch with Schellevis today: the internationally acclaimed service and products employed will be sure to impress and delight in equal measure. Contact T +44 (0)208 874 4056/+44 (0)7774 923181 gordon@schellevis.co.uk www.schellevis.co.uk

Uniquely contributing to even the most challenging of applications, Schellevis’ creative solutions are popular with designers, landscape architects, architects, gardeners, homeowners and landscape designers across Europe. Essentially providing stone for any area that requires paving, the specialists have completed projects for residential houses, hotels, schools, shopping

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Building Controls News

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Professional Services News

CRL: Ten-year structural insurance & warranty of latent defects Until CRL’s ten-year structural defects insurance products were recommended to Nordic Construction UK, the national developer and contractor had been paying over-the-odds for the same level policies that were attached to household name providers. Nordic, a new company starting out in 2009, had ambitious growth plans. At a time when the property industry was suffering considerably, Nordic knew it was essential to scrutinise all outgoing costs and keep up its values of high standards. Its insurance policies had to be comprehensive and exact, and quickly underwritten to prove Nordic’s security. As a relatively new developer, Nordic knew it had to demonstrate unequivocally that it was a trustworthy and cost-effective contractor, delivering its clients’ schemes on time and within budget. Therefore, it had to be certain that its ten-year structural defects policies would not let them down. Mohammed Afzal, Commercial Manager, Nordic Construction, said, “Our sector is competitive and overrun with rogue contractors so it is vital for our fairly young company to sustain the highest construction standards, to assure clients of the long-term quality of the buildings.” In 2013, the developer won a significant £16million construction project to build a 339-bed mixed use student facility at Hope Street, Liverpool. Nordic was briefed to deliver the scheme in 18 months, by the end of Summer 2015. The project would be completed with fully-fitted kitchens and ensuite bathrooms, as well as communal

facilities including a cafe, gym and restaurant and bar units. To deliver this major scheme that would project the firm into the next stage of its growth, Nordic could afford no room for error. The need for a reliable and competitive insurance provider was crucial. Nordic’s Project Manager recommended CRL to the Commercial Manager, Mohammed Afzal. From previous experience, the Project Manager knew that CRL competed positively with the wellknown providers. CRL’s standard ten-year structural defects insurance cover not only offered all the covenants of the well-known providers’ but its on-hand service was the reassurance project managers, architects, quantity surveyors and funders needed to ensure the success of a major construction project. CRL’s ten-year structural defects insurance is not averse to unusual buildings and materials, and is based upon individual circumstances. The insurance products cover: Structural Defects – Indemnity against defects in design, workmanship, materials or components of the property for ten years after completion.

Road Bonds – Property Developers and house builders can guarantee satisfactory delivery of roads and enable them to be adopted on completion by the contractor. Building Control Expertise – Large construction, small extension, or property modification. CRL works with inspectors to ensure the safety of builders and endusers. Developer insolvency cover – Guarding against situations that might risk a build’s completion and insurance against the insolvency of the property developer. Upon practical completion of the Liverpool project at the end of August 2015, CRL’s ten-year structural defects insurance cover took effect and has been passed on to the tenants or owners of the apartments. As a result of the competitive quotes and speed to deliver the warranty, CRL is now Nordic’s number one choice of provider.

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Mohammed said, “Using CRL’s insurance cover has assisted us in keeping within construction budgets, and ultimately realising profit for our business.” “CRL has been a genuine partners on this project, with us every step of the way from tender stages to the completion of each project. They are more than a product supplier, they are a valuable addition to our project team, offering their advice and support along the way. “Our relationship with CRL has already proven to be effective and profitable and they will remain on our preferred supplier framework as our go-to provider for structural defects insurance.” Contact T 0800 772 3200 info@c-r-l.com www.c-r-l.com

Architectural News

Architectural & Structural Specialists Specialising in the provision of bespoke glass design solutions, Demon Designs are renowned for the supplying and fitting of meticulously constructed staircases and balustrades, splashbacks, shop fronts, walk-on glass floors, glass roofs and aluminium curtain walling. Their work also extends to custom-made door solutions, automatic entrances, sliding glass doors, shop fronts and glass canopies. Established in 2011, the refined specialists offer a one-stop service for all glass product requirements. They supply a vast range of flush, individually fabricated double glazed acoustic doors achieving up to 44dB (Rw) acoustic performance, and the promise of bespoke design opportunities means that products can be tailored particularly to accommodate side hung or pivoting versions, selfclosing or free swing. “If it’s made of glass we can do it!” commented Dominic Meakins, founder and owner of Demon Designs. “What sets us apart from other companies is our wide range of experience and in-depth product knowledge. Our inhouse team each have over 20 years’ experience, and they have a reputation for design excellence. We have provided design consultancy for a wide range of clients, including some competitors, and you can’t get much better praise than a competitor asking you for advice!” Located in Ford, near Arundel, West

to ease the client’s peace of mind.

Sussex, the business caters for a wide range of clients, from small and medium sized building contractors and general builders to domestic customers and large construction companies. They are happy to take on a variety of different projects; previous jobs have included installing automatic doors at the visually distinctive Walkie Talkie building on Fenchurch Street in Central London, as well as the general fitting of kitchen splashbacks and shower screens. To ensure that customers are completely satisfied after making an enquiry, Demon Designs provides a fully comprehensive sales package. Invaluable consultations provide customers with reassurance and input, as all project requirements can be discussed at length. Precise drawings, detailed quotations and technical information are further additions which help to supplement this process in order

Growing year on year, Demon Designs has doubled its turnover every year since their establishment in 2011. Continued development and popularity has resulted in the business moving to a larger site: “Due to our success over the last 4 years, we are expanding into bigger premises to enable more in-house capability,” Dominic explained. “Our new unit (only 2 doors away from our previous unit) is twice the size, and will feature a dedicated clean-room for manufacturing our flush, double glazed acoustic doors. “These flush, double glazed acoustic doors are our biggest area of expansion at the moment. They provide good sound reducing qualities while still providing

the clean glass look that is required in modern offices. We have several standard designs, but also can make bespoke versions to suit our clients’ needs. With our new premises, we will now also be holding stock of standard

door sizes, to enable us to provide the fastest turnaround in the industry!” T +44 (0)1903 733206 info@demon-designs.co.uk www.demon-designs.co.uk

GLASS BALUSTRADES Structural glass and posted balustrades

Demon Designs offer an unrivalled range of balustrade systems from bespoke, fabricated steel and stainless steel to modular systems. We offer structural glass balustrades from a number of suppliers, and can tailor the installation to suit the customer. Demon Designs offer a comprehensive range of products and services to a wide variety of construction sectors. From design and consultancy work to full design and build, we can provide a custom made service to meet your requirements. Specialising in unique glass and metal structures, we can supply and install totally bespoke solutions or standard off-the-shelf products.

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We can also offer a vast range of posted balustrades from budget, modular and mild steel to superb quality, fabricated stainless steel systems, to suit most budgets and lead times. With our modular systems, we can usually offer a very fast turnaround time.

Please contact us for details: 01903 733206

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Health, Safety & Security News

Geotechnics: Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists

Local service. National network. International Strength.

Geotechnics Limited is proud to unveil its new long-term health and safety campaign ‘GO SAFE,’ with the aim of highlighting, promoting and effectively communicating health, safety and wellbeing issues to staff, sub-contractors and anyone that we interface with on sites, including the general public.

The Nationwide Hygiene Group has supplied and serviced the UK and Irish markets with hygiene products and services since 1986. Further afield, through a joint venture investment in INPACS GmbH, its membership of NETWORK Services in North and Central America and its partners at RapidClean in Australia, the group provides an unrivalled supply capability across the globe.

The concept is to focus on a new health and safety issue every month or so with vintage style posters designed for offices and site cabins, handy infographic guides, and a new dedicated webpage which will provide news articles, information on the campaign and a download section where the latest materials can

paperwork, as a reminder to always follow the correct process.

be obtained by anyone. A new logo promotes the message ‘Think. Assess. Go.’ In the future this will be displayed prominently on company PPE and site

The first topic to be chosen is one which should be of interest to most people, focusing on the unavoidable challenges presented during the winter months. The poster is complimented by a handy infographic guide with hints and tips, including winter driving, preparing your home for winter, planning and of course working outside in winter weather, something that our engineers, as well as the wider industry face over the coming months. T +44 (0)1244 671117 www.geotechnics.co.uk

New JSPCheck uses RFID to Track, Inspect and Manage Equipment JSP has just launched a revolutionary new system to inspect and keep track of its height safety equipment, giving a company complete control of its assets and allowing it to quickly and easily cost out jobs, take inventories, prevent loss and comply with safety regulations. JSPCheck uses radio wave technology designed for use in tough construction and industrial markets. The system utilises durable radio frequency identification (RFID) tags to uniquely and accurately identify assets such as tools and equipment. It also includes a secure, powerful, cloud-based database for the user to accurately inspect, locate, assign, store and back up their own asset profiles and data in real time, plus RFID scanners to efficiently connect assets and data anywhere, at any time. Scanning can also be done using Android mobile devices.

each piece of equipment. The JSPCheck user simply has to scan RFID tagged assets and use the JSPCheck cloud software to perform and store safety inspections on them, as the required safety forms can be built into the system. Automatically updated, JSPCheck removes the need for a company to maintain data on its own servers and replaces inefficient pen and paper inspections. Disaster recovery of inspection histories is therefore completely taken care of. Easy to operate, JSPCheck has a myriad of uses, tracking asset and inspection history, asset location – including named locations or people and GPS coordinates – usage, warranty dates, date of first use, end of life date, manufacturer’s serial numbers and safety information on

For example, JSPCheck enables the user to log on at any time and from anywhere and see where, and to whom, a particular tool was last assigned, view the documentation and see the history associated with that tool. No more missing tools and equipment! This simple system, with everything happening via radio transmission, is fast, automatic and contactless. T +44 (0)1993 826050 uksales@jsp.co.uk www.jsp.co.uk

Over the years the group has provided extensive service capability and expertise to a wide range of market sectors, including:

This partnership gives businesses and employers a fantastic, modern, sophisticated App with a 24/7 Emergency Response solution StaySafe Business is a British Standard BS8484 accredited lone

The app, which works on iPhone Android and BlackBerry, offers a wide range of functions including a panic button, working session

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Research from Hochiki Europe reveals over half (56%) of European businesses are risking the safety of building occupants by failing to adjust security systems in accordance with change in use of space. With demand for Grade A office space outstripping supply in many major cities, organisations are investing in fit-outs and refurbishments to accommodate evolving needs but neglecting to alter fire and lighting safety systems to support this. Carried out by the Leading Designer and manufacturer of life safety systems, the study of installers also found that 55% feel their customers are more concerned with initial expenditure than Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) which could

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compromise performance long-term. The study also highlighted maintenance spending as an area for concern. A fifth (22%) of installers surveyed think building managers view maintenance as an unnecessary expense. While almost three quarters (74%) believe that they view maintenance as simply a ‘tick-box’ exercise. To combat the issues highlighted in the survey, Hochiki Europe has created guides to simplify emergency lighting and fire safety installation and maintenance. Visit: http://www. hochikieurope.com to download. T +44 (0)1634 266566 www.hochikieurope.com

Durnbury Ltd: Workshop Equipment Specialists Durnbury Limited pride themselves in keeping the workshop safe environment against Fumes and Dust. Formed in 1967 Durnbury Limited have over 40 years’ experience in the design and installation of the following equipment: ss Exhaust Fume Extraction Systems ss Dust Extraction Systems ss Welding and Chemical Fume Extraction Systems ss Compressed Air Systems ss LEV Testing and certification to Coshh Regulations. From the initial site visit with one of our

StaySafe are pleased to announce their partnership with Nationwide Specialist Property Services provider SPS Doorguard.

worker service consisting of an app and cloud‐based Hub, which tracks a lone worker’s location via GPS and alerts their employer if they do not check‐in within a specified time.

The Nationwide group structure across the UK and Ireland is entrepreneur driven with every one of their 35 nationwide branches being managed and operated by Nationwide group shareholders and more importantly, local-to-you, specialist hygiene supply professionals.

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Lone Worker Security Experts StaySafe announce Partnership with SPS Doorguard

SPS, specialists in the provision of property and people solutions for social housing landlords, are delighted to be adding the StaySafe lone worker solution to their range of Response Centre Services.

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expiry and low battery warnings, GPS tracking, inactivity and duress alerts making it a powerful device for protecting lone working employees. User monitoring can be done in‐house via the online Hub or outsourced to SPS. www.staysafeapp.com www.spsdoorguard.com

surveyors Durnbury Limited can design a bespoke system to suit your requirement. Using our own in house engineers Durnbury Limited install the appropriate equipment keeping in-line with present health and safety methods of practice. If you are an existing working business we shall work around your daily practice with the minimum of interruption. Should you already have any such systems in place, we shall be pleased to offer our services for the up-keep and testing of the equipment under the COSHH regulation act.

Durnbury Limited’s current client list includes: Local Government, MOD, Schools and Colleges, Wood Working Industries, Automotive Industry, Art Galleries, Welding and Engineering Industries, Yacht and Boat Building Industries, Police, Ambulance and Fire Brigade Services. T +44 (0)1787 475351 info@durnbury.co.uk www.durnbury.co.uk

Fire Glass Website Pyroguard’s new website, www. pyroguard.eu, places emphasis on educating the company’s stakeholders, including architects, project partners and trade customers. There will also be industry news, events, case studies and help on selecting the most appropriate fire resistant glass for a project. A highlight for customers will be the Product Selector tool, which aims to make the specification process much more streamlined by providing quicker access to find the right fire resistant glass and downloadable access to

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technical specifications. In addition, impact classifications, U valves and acoustic properties will all be available at the click of a button, making it more convenient for customers to choose and make informed specification decisions. Contact T +44 (0)1942 710720 www.pyroguard.eu/en

Roofing News

Mortar bedding ridge tiles lime putty as the base, Flexim uses a modified linseed oil putty, which is mixed with polystyrene beads and fibres to give it strength, while remaining flexible enough to cope with the typical thermal movement of a modern roof.

Mortar bedding of ridge, hip and verge tiles has been a common practice for hundreds of years. But why do we use mortar for this purpose? Originally clay roof tiles were made by the same people that made the bricks for houses, and it was the builders who installed them. Therefore, it was not unusual for the builder to use lime mortar to fill in or secure edge tiles in order to prevent rain, snow and wind blowing into the roof and doing further damage. This type of mortar was made from lime putty mixed with sand, and was the only kind of mortar available for several hundred years. The invention of sand and cement mortar hundreds of years later allowed a much harder material to be produced which would not dissolve during severe storms. However, like many good things, this also has some disadvantages. Buildings expand and contract more than we would like to believe and sand and cement mortar is far less able to

cope with this movement than lime mortar was, which never really set. When castles were all made of stone, movement was not much of an issue, unless you were under attack from cannonballs! However, over the years we have introduced many different materials into our buildings, and each one of them will expand and contract at a different rate and speed. In addition, some will react to moisture while others will not. As a result, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s structures, whilst very stable, are far from rigid and need the ability to move at every interface; where a brick wall meets a window, where a floor meets a wall, where a partition meets a ceiling, and where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Therefore, the last thing you want is a material that is too rigid, and brittle, which is often the case with cement and sand roof mortar. Whilst there are indeed examples of cement and sand mortar performing well on concrete roofs for over 80 years, the recent past

has seen increasing numbers of more modern roofs where mortar bedding has failed within 10 years. It is for this reason that the NHBC now insist that all ridge and hip tiles are mechanically fixed. This has allowed the manufacturers of dry-fix systems and alternative tile fixing products such as Flexim Roof Putty, to supply roofers with components that eliminate the need for mortar bedding. While the trade media has been full with various manufacturers promoting the benefits of their latest dry-fix product, the core issue in terms of what has actually caused mortar bedding failures appears to have been forgotten. Firstly, where concrete and resin slate tiles are formed on a metal mould, the underside is usually treated with a soap or silicone mould release agent. Anyone who has tried sticking anything to a soap or silicone treated surface will know how difficult this can be! Secondly, many concrete-based

roof tiles are coated on their top surface with a polymer coating, to reduce the risk of efflorescence forming on the top surface. This also makes the tiles look shiny, and helps to keep moss and algae from growing on the surface. But equally, it also makes it difficult for mortar to stick to the surface. It is hardly surprising, then, that cement and sand mortar bedding is failing on modern roofs, where the structure is flexing and the mortar finds it difficult to stick to either the top or underside of a tile or ridge!

Costs When time and labour are taken into account, Flexim is much cheaper than sand and cement. It is premixed and ready-to-use Health & Environment Flexim is formulated using natural ingredients and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t harm the environment. And just as importantly from a health and safety perspective, the lightweight Flexim strips are not a backbreaker to transport onto the roof and install. Weather Flexim is instantly waterproof and, will not wash out after application, eliminating any need to return to the job side twice

The latest edition of BS 5534 requires that all ridges and hips are mechanically fixed, and that all edge tiles are twice fixed. It also states that the adhesive qualities of mortar bedding should be ignored when calculating wind uplift resistance, effectively classifying mortar as a filler. Nevertheless, this ability to fill holes is important, as it prevents wind, rain, snow, birds, insects and dust from entering a roof, where they can do further damage.

Guarantee & Certified Flexim is guaranteed for a period of 10 years, when installed in accordance with the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidelines and NHBC standards. It also complies with all regulations, as set by the BBA.

So what is the perfect solution? Surely it would be a pre-mixed replacement for mortar that is simple to install and flexible.

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A mechanically fixed ridge, hip or verge on a roof no longer has to be dry-fix, it can be bedded in Flexim Roof Putty, and still comply with BS 5534 and NHBC standards.

Thirty years ago just such a material was developed in the Netherlands, and it has been successfully used ever since both across Europe and worldwide. This product is Flexim Roof Putty. Rather than using

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Fabrics News

Bespoke Innovative Market Leading Solutions Building and Construction Review is incredibly pleased to present APT Fabrics and commend its team upon achieving its coveted Commitment to Excellence profile. In 2008, Stanley Russell decided to put his 30 years of enriched expertise in fabrics to even greater use by setting up his own business. His knowledge in every facet of the sector – from coating to weaving – prompted the budding entrepreneur into starting up a company specialising in high performance products. The resulting APT Fabrics is situated in Northern Ireland and is now a renowned name in the delivery of specialist solutions aimed at the PPE and technical clothing segment. Its competencies extend to customised fabric sourcing and modification services, and seminars, consultancy and technical textile training schemes are also available to be implemented where necessary. The reliable supplier is utilised by companies all over the globe, effectively serving a large range of individuals and organisations: ambulances, utility services, military bases and police forces are a few notable examples of those requiring these specialist fabrics. Its ever-growing customer base is made even more impressive with the addition of those employed at all of the police departments in the UK, who resolutely swear by the meticulously designed waterproof materials delivered to them. Covering such esteemed establishments is a testament to APT Fabrics’ phenomenal level of reliability, professionalism and competency. Founder Stanley was keen to discuss this reputable status in more depth, “Unlike many similar marketed products, ours actually work!” he exclaimed. “Sometimes it can be easy to buy clothing just for the brand name, but it’s so important to ensure that the purchased garments are actually appropriate for your particular line of work. “Any product we design comes with a 100% money back guarantee, so if customers are dissatisfied or believe the item of clothing doesn’t work then they have that fallback (in the unlikely event they aren’t happy

with the product). This goes to show just how confident we are about all of our performance fabrics.” The universally appreciated, trademarked, technical and performance fabrics are uniquely manufactured to remain in line with the company’s stringent product requirements. The vast portfolio features a flexible waterproof selection comprising heavyduty laminated, breathable waterproof fabrics (the Tornado range), lightweight, breathable foul weather clothing (the Tempest range) and items with integrated waterproof, flame retardant and antistatic properties (the Typhoon range). Another popular variation is APT Fabrics Evolution; thermal, moisture-wicking fabrics which include an innovative range of performance fleece fabrics, which are momentarily used by Aclimatise, a brand that appreciates the garments for their breathable polyurethane membrane incorporating 30% aluminium. A durable water repellent is applied to the ‘fabrics’ surface and the incorporated lining is moisture wicking and antistatic. This Ultimate Protection line combines protection,

flexibility and comfort in the form of clothing that can function in all temperatures. Retaining a constant temperature even when moving from different climates, the waterproof garments prevent the need to wear layers in cold conditions and have been verified to function in temperatures from as low as -30C to +30C. “As a company, we are always innovating; coming up with outstanding products and considering how to bring new technologies into current workplaces,” Stanley continued. “We pride ourselves on product innovation, developing products which pass all of the latest quality and safety standards. We have a number of exciting new products in the pipeline which we aren’t at liberty to detail at the moment, but our latest line is the Eco-Air range, which we are hoping to release early next year.” The exciting Eco-Air range centres on a polyester fabric suitable for many applications. Influenced by its current Tornado and Tempest products, the brand will feature waterproof and breathable workwear materials that are EN20471 certified and made completely from polyester (even the zips

and poppers). APT Fabrics’ newest technology is therefore fully recyclable in its construction: the laminated fabric can be washed, shredded and reverted back into polyester chips upon reaching the end of its product life. Having already developed this specialist fabric, the company are now looking to create a CE-marked range of garments that can be easily regurgitated. This concept is an industry first, as currently 95% of all hi-vis (waterproof and non-waterproof) clothes go into landfill once no longer usable. APT Fabrics is therefore striving to devise a closed-loop system whereby customers can use their hi-vis clothing confident in the belief that it will be safely recycled once finished with. Contact T +44 (0)2842 758661 info@aclimatise.co.uk www.aptfabrics.co.uk www.aclimatise.co.uk

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Pioneers of anti-slip stair-nosings Safetytread products are a range of bespoke, premium, high quality anti-slip stair nosings manufactured in the UK. Safetytread is environmentally friendly and provides a more economical solution than cheaper plastic materials. The treads will add excellent slip resistance to any staircase (internal or external); can be tailor-made to fit the exact dimensions of a stair tread and are available in a wide range of colours.

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Landscape Show Review

External Works News

It’s indoors meets outdoors Held in London’s Battersea Park from 22-23 September 2015, Landscape is the UK's leading trade event dedicated to bringing the industry together. Established as the essential trade event, LANDSCAPE attracts Garden Designers, Architects, Landscape Contractors, Local Authority Landscaping Professionals, Facilities Managers and Interior Designers from all over the UK and beyond. Visitors are introduced to the latest products, services and techniques necessary to design, build and maintain prestigious and award winning interior or exterior landscaping projects all over the world.

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and methods, and is supported by show gardens, themed floral displays and a comprehensive FREE seminar programme featuring some of the most inspirational names in the business. The next show will be taking place on the 21-22 September 2016 and is one not to be missed.

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Beautiful and Functional Fire Sculpture The Firepit Company specialises in the design of bespoke fireballs (spherical firepits) to enhance your outside space. Sculptural Artist Andy Gage creates these stunning masterpieces which are perfect for warming up those chilly evenings or just as a fantastic garden sculpture, especially when illuminated with electric lights. The unique and beautiful creations can be made bespoke to your requirements and can include a company logo, making your premises really stand out. Designs are generated following a discussion with Andy, during which he will talk you through the process of creating your own piece of art. Alternatively you can choose a unique fireball from the Andy Gage Collection – A series of popular themes, created by Andy to bring

out the best from this unique form. Andy began making fireballs in 2013. Inspired by the variety of Firepits available on the market, he decided to produce his own individual, artistic Fireballs. The business grew rapidly but Andy strives to remain dedicated to providing a personal and professional service to all customers.

“My wife and I have a mixed farm with Poultry, Horses and Cropping,” commented Andy. “I started making Fireballs as a diversification to keep me busy during our slow periods on the farm. I really enjoy the whole process from discussing ideas and inspirations with clients for their Fireball, and then turning their ideas into reality. Our plan is to continue to grow the company, but our attention to detail and quality on behalf of our clients will be at the forefront of our business as we go forward creating unique, individual art works.” To find out more contact Andy on: +44 (0)7977 222884 or email: andy@thefirepitcompany.co.uk. To view the equisite collection visit the website: www.thefirepitcompany.co.uk

A brand new luxury apartment complex in London’s Kensington has been fitted with two EcoBloc Flex stormwater tanks from Graf UK – providing a highly effective drainage system that reduces the loading on the public sewers and complies fully with official run-off requirements set by the local authority and Thames Water. Set in an area of landscaped gardens that stretch from the south side of Holland Park to Kensington High Street, the Hollandgreen development includes three residential blocks, comprising 54 apartments. Developed by real estate company Chelsfield, the apartments share the development land with the new Design Museum site (formerly home to the Commonwealth Institute) – a Grade II-listed building boasting the largest parabolic copper roof in the world. Given the museum roof’s undulating design, rainwater collects at two focused locations, so a siphonic drainage system is in place to discharge this water instantaneously and avoid build-up on the roof. Flow rates into the siphonic

outlets can be as high as 180l/s – and to meet criteria set by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, the flow rate of surface water being discharged from the new development and the Design Museum roof to the public sewer network must stay within strict lower limits. Contact T +44 (0)1608 661500 www.grafuk.co.uk

Better decisions for better environments Every great environment is based on sound decisions about what materials to use and who to work with. ESI.info websites are here to support that decision-making process, delivering the broadest mix of high quality, detailed product and supplier information on the market, combined with insightful articles, case studies, projects, CPD materials, services, news and events to keep you up-to-date with sector innovations. User-friendly search functionality ensures you get to the content you need fast – with predictive search, dynamic filtering and consistent visual formats to help you get the most from your professional time. Beyond search, a unique range of site tools allow you to share thoughts with colleagues, compare options, generate multiple quotes to progress enquiries quickly and efficiently, download brochures and copy specifications. At the Landscape Show, ESI.info launched the latest responsive versions of its five websites – EXTERNAL WORKS, BUILDING DESIGN, BUILDING SERVICES, INTERIOR DESIGN and ENVIROPRO. With over 80,000 company, product and service

profiles, it’s a great place to make better decisions about who to work and what materials to use for your projects. T +44 (0)1786 447005 marketing@esi.info www.ESI.info

Bannister Hall Landscape Supplies Bannister Hall Landscape Supplies has been listed as a standout exhibitor after attending the Landscape Show 2015, the specialist trade event aimed at Garden Designers, Architects, Landscape Contractors, Local Authority Landscaping Professionals, Facilities Managers and Interior Designers from across the UK and beyond.

included the PietraPave Collection, which is exclusively available in 10 different designs and colour schemes. This particular line diminishes the complexities and extortionate expense associated with individually laid traditional stone installations whilst simultaneously retaining the unparalleled beauty of traditional stone paving.

PaveCare™ range of paving sealants and cleaning products. Utilised by industry experts across the country, Nexus® is a suitable solution for a choice of overlay surfacing systems; whether it be DriveDash™, a bitumen semi-bonded surfacing, Scatter™, a resin bond surfacing system or Matrix™, a resin bounded surfacing solution.

The business impressed visitors at the renowned event – which took place at Battersea Park from 22-23rd September – with their fully comprehensive selection of high quality paving solutions. Their innovative range

The company’s specialist Nexus® Professional Surfacing Systems also proved popular at the exhibition; a first rate brand of paving ancillary products featuring the ProJoint™ product jointing systems and the

Contact T +44 (0)1772 877087 sales@bannisterhall.co.uk www.bannisterhall.co.uk

Crews Hill Wholesale Plants Crews Hill Wholesale Plants Ltd is an importer and supplier of fresh plants, trees and shrubs sourced from locations all over Europe and the UK. The company is based in Enfield; boasting a five-acre site which features a huge glass warehouse stocked with seasonal bedding, hedging plants, shrubs, trees, topiary and bulbs. First class customer service is a priority for these guys and their hands on approach and superior plant knowledge and refined expertise in horticulture is earning them a solid and sound reputation in the industry. Its team of friendly individuals successfully fulfil the needs of many trade customers, such as landscapers, garden designers, architects, property developers, florists, garden maintenance and local authorities. Both large and small customers receive a personalised service – which has helped maintain a loyal database of returning customers since its establishment in 2009. These specialists deal with a large variety of planting plans and projects each year and

Garden Centre. This expansion enables the company to effectively negotiate better prices from growers and buying more on the Dutch Auctions gets better prices which in turn provide customers with high quality products at competitive rates.

can supply amenity graded plants for large areas upon request for local authorities and large organisations. In 2014, they supplied 35,000 bedding plants to the Chelsea Fringe Project and held one of the most impressive stands at the Landscape Show 2015 in Battersea. In 2010, Crews Hill Wholesale Plants acquired The Sevenoaks Garden Centre in Kent and Best Wholesale Plants followed in 2012 when demand for wholesale plants became a full time business aside from the

“We have seen steady growth, particularly in the last 4 years as we become more IT savvy – we now use social media and our website to be found,” commented Terri Dash, Marketing & Accounts Manager at Crews Hill Wholesale Plants. “2014 saw the launch of our Continental Webshop, a platform where clients can browse the thousands of plants available directly from one of our Belgium suppliers. If ordered before 9am, they can be collected in store the very next day! This service is increasing month on month and is proving very popular with our customers.” Contact T +44 (0)208 363 7411 info@crewshillwholesaleplants.co.uk www.crewshillwholesaleplants.co.uk

Crews Hill Wholesale Plants is a wholesale plant supplier to the trade only supply chain. Established in 2009 and based on a 5 acre site in Enfield just 17 miles from the centre of London, 5 mins from J25 off the M25, we have seen the business grow rapidly during this time. Our main traders are landscapers, garden designs, maintenance contractors, along with property developers and local authorities. Importers and suppliers of fresh plants and trees daily from Europe including Belgium, Denmark, Holland & Italy, along with reputable UK growers. Services include: uu Plants uu Bedding Plants uu Buxus uu Hedging uu Herbaceous Plants

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Contact: 0208 363 7411, email: info@crewshillwholesaleplants.co.uk or visit: www.crewshillwholesaleplants.co.uk

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Grand Designs Live Review

An Inspirational Event on a Grand Scale

TruVision

Heavily influenced by the popular Channel 4 television series, Grand Designs Live is the place to be for all of your interior, technology, kitchen, bathroom, garden and general build requirements.

Established in July 2015 by 5 Digital Art and Technology graduates, TruVision is an exciting new start-up offering an incredible new service to the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry. Using virtual reality technology, the team create scale accurate 3D models of architectural drawings that clients are able to virtually walk around using a virtual reality headset and a controller. This enables the clients and architects to gauge an accurate sense of space, prior to the building’s construction.

Proudly sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements, the show is set to be even bigger and better than ever before with next year’s edition, which is due to take place over the course of 9 days. Running from 30th April – 8th May 2016, this will be a truly unmissable occasion for those interested in home design and improvements. Visitors will be provided with the opportunity to view all of the latest developments in the sector, including innovative new products which will transform every room in the house. Renowned for being the biggest expo of its kind (within the UK), the convention will feature over 500 exhibitors across seven different sections.

Exciting live sessions – lead by interior experts and TV personalities – will make for a buzzing atmosphere, and exhibitors can take full advantage of exclusive show offers and discounts whilst offering live demonstrations at their stand during the showcase. Grand Designs Live 2016 will be held at London’s ExCeL, where design guru Kevin McCloud will once again take the reins whilst presenting the event. www.granddesignslive.com

ArtWonderful – Affordable Original Abstract Art ArtWonderful produce original abstract art, in acrylic on canvas, at affordable prices that will brighten up your wall space. This was their first time exhibiting at Grand Designs Live, where their fresh contemporary pieces were extremely well received by consumers and Interior Trade professionals alike. There was a real buzz surrounding the stand with large paintings being the most popular purchase, and a healthy interest in commissioned work. The one-off original pieces were painted by emerging Artist and ArtWonderful Owner, Clare Care, who has recently won the online vote by the general public, as Jgallery’s ‘Artist of the Month.’ Clare is educated to

find exactly what you are looking for to fill an area and complement the colour palette, so they take commissions. Free quotations are given. Contact T +44 (0)7977 078564 artwonderful@outlook.com www.artwonderful.com

Bespoke Acoustic Solutions SoundSpace Solutions is a specialist provider of expertly developed acoustic solutions for a whole range of applications. The contemporary company was founded just this year, yet it has already made a significant impact on clients with its wide range of sustainable products. Already obtaining status as the preferred UK dealer for Autex and BAUX products, SoundSpace Solutions prides itself on its innovative and ecologically friendly approach to business. The high quality solutions available are the result of meticulously gathered research into diffuser systems and product development for the acoustical segment.

individual customer requirements as part of SoundSpace Solutions’ bespoke service offering.

The organisation stocks many big name brands, supplying products in the following categories: Acoustic Fabric Walling, Autex, Baux, Waveform, ClearSorber, Harmonix, ProFoam and Studio in a Box. All equipment is thoroughly tested beforehand in order to guarantee reliability and superiority and can be made to order to fulfil

With the ability to cater for a multitude

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Masters Level in Creative Arts subjects. Her husband, Robert, manages the logistics side of the business including carpentry, finance, graphic design and installation. They have an online gallery, www. artwonderful.com, and are currently exhibiting their work until March, at the stimulating café-gallery space, The Café @ in Moulton, Northamptonshire, where many pieces can be viewed and purchased at special prices. Limited Edition Giclée prints are also available to order, either framed or unframed. The reproduction is made using digital inkjet technology and are all signed and numbered by the artist. It can be hard to

Virtual reality headsets allow users to be completely immersed within a 3D world. Acting like digital goggles or glasses, the user can look up, down

and turn completely around, whilst always feeling like they are inside the 3D environment. TruVision is creating the opportunity to spot any potential design or structural changes that may need to be made before the construction process starts, saving any costly post-build changes.

of sectors such as public services, domestic, and commercial builds, TruVision is the next technological step into the future for the AEC industry. Having only celebrated their graduation 2 weeks before trading at their first exhibition, the team were keen to make a big impact at Grand Designs Live Birmingham 2015 and their interactive stand drew crowds of people itching to try out the new technology, which received a fantastic response.

The proficiently designed products have proven to be incredibly valuable to many; the acoustic solutions have slotted perfectly into various architectural, commercial, professional studio and home cinema settings. If you would like any more information on these exciting innovations then get in touch with SoundSpace Solutions today. T +44 (0)203 773 2307 info@soundspace.solutions www.soundspace.solutions

NSI is one of the Leading Interior Design Companies in London and was established by the award winning interior designer Nicholas Sunderland (Pictured). He has worked as an interior designer in London for more than 15 years creating luxury interiors for both residential and commercial clients. Each design is tailored to the individual requirements, style and budget of the client from a full interior to a single room, always with the same attention to detail being given. We don’t only create interior design in London we work throughout the UK and abroad producing stunning high end interiors and renovations.

We manage each project from our initial meeting through to completion working with a team of highly skilled craftsmen. We have an outstanding team of associate consultants that can be called upon as required, including quantity surveyors, architects, approved contractors, lighting designers and engineers. Communication, quality of work and attention to detail are always the most important part of the process which ensures we reach our clients expectations and needs. Nicholas is an international multi

award winning interior designer in London and has over 35 years of experience in Design and Interior Design working with some of the most prominent people in the World. As well as working extensively in the UK, his private commissions have taken him to New York, Dubai, Asia and the Far East for Diplomats, VIPs and Presidents. T +44 (0)845 6434968 info@nsinteriors.com www.nsinteriors.com

KEVIN McCloud’s Green Hero of Grand Designs Wind power without the turbine. Solar power without the panels. The solution to rainy washing days, saving time and worry. It saves money by not using energy to dry your clothes. Quite simply, it is an umbrella cover that permanently covers a rotary line, protects your laundry from rain, birds and more. Dryline payback time is 6 to 8 months. In terms of new build, outdoor drying facilities are a requirement for most families, especially if they want to

create a sustainable environment, free of damp, mould and the attendant health problems. Rather than just fitting a washing line in the garden that is only usable when the weather is dry all day, why not fit a Rotaire Dryline, an ingenious British invention that turns the airer into an umbrella which allows it to dry even in rain. Thousands of happy customers have told us what a difference it makes to their lives, being able to hang out and leave – to go to work, to shop, to pick up the kids and enjoy their lives.

Rotaire was awarded Best Product by PRIME and Sage One Accounts, and Kevin McCloud said that it was ‘stupidly brilliant!’ meaning that it was so obvious it had never occurred to anyone until now. He loves it, as it resonates with his Green leanings in terms of good building design. At present, it is only available online, from: www.rotaire.com and Rotaire can be contacted on: +44 (0)1684 575156.

Laminate, Solid and Green Contractors Ltd Engineered Wood Flooring This has been another really busy year for FloorMonster.co.uk as we continue to grow and grow.

SoundSpace Solutions are suppliers and installers of acoustic solutions for architectural and commercial applications. We specialise in sustainable and recycled products and are UK Dealers for Autex Acoustic and Baux products. Visit our website: www.soundspace.solutions for more info or call us on: 0203 773 2307

As importers of our own laminate, engineered and solid wood flooring, we have increased the options available for our customers with stock available right away in all our UK warehouses. Nothing more epitomises this growth and options available than our range of Herringbone and Chevron Engineered floors. Perfect for under floor heating but with a real timeless and classic look, the sophistication and style offered by these floors is truly fantastic! In October, we were exhibiting for the second year running at the Grand Designs show in Birmingham this had followed another successful Ideal Home show in Manchester. These shows and Floor Monster are a great fit as we can bring our products to the consumer directly and uptake of all our products from this base is really high.

One of the biggest events of the year must be when FloorMonster.co.uk was chosen as the flooring supplier to the new James Bond film, Spectre at Pinewood studios London. The company, were left shaken not stirred when it was announced that they had been selected as flooring suppliers. After working in conjunction with the Film’s Director, Sam Mendes, the online flooring retailer who distributes UK wide supplied over £30,000 worth of flooring to the set of Spectre, one of the most highly anticipated films of 2015. www.floormonster.co.uk

External Wall Insulation, Wall Rendering Systems and Home Improvements Specialist. We are a family owned business based in Watford, Herts covering NW London and the Home Counties. During the last 5 years hundreds of customers have improved their homes and benefited from our services. We help insulating your walls, save energy and reduce your heating bills. If your house has damp, condensation, moisture, mould or perhaps the front exterior needs a facelift – call us now for

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a free survey and quote! We use only accredited thermo insulation materials to reduce heat loss and save you money as well as increasing your kerb appeal! Our staff have got NVQ Qualifications and we only work with quality materials. Come and visit us live at one of the shows in London or Birmingham; Grand Design, Ecobuild, Ideal Home Show, Home-building and Renovations Show. T +44 (0)1923 518395 www.greencontractors.co.uk

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Ventilation Products News

RENSON in Maidstone: Also strong in customised solutions ®

RENSON® is a trendsetter in ventilation, solar shading and terrace covers. Since 1909, the company has developed and manufactured innovative products and solutions, which improve the living conditions of people and at the same time, cut energy costs – Creating healthy spaces! Broad programme The product ranges of this UK-manufacturer, based in Maidstone, include window ventilators, louvres and continuous louvre systems as well as hinges, sun protection elements with aluminium blades and screens and terrace covers. The Invisivent®EVO HR, for instance, provides the ideal window vent for wind-impacted applications such as high-rise buildings and apartment buildings on the coast. The louvres and the Linius® continuous louvre system are aesthetic aluminium solutions, allowing the passage of air in and out of buildings whilst protecting these buildings and other installations from wind, rain and vermin. RENSON® also offers a complete set of acoustic louvre panels and Linius® solutions. Strong in customised solutions “We offer architects, specifiers, developers, fabricators and installers a wide range of innovative systems, taking into account not only the ventilation and/or sun protection features, but also other aspects, such as thermal resistance and acoustic performance,” says Patrick Vandenbogaerde at RENSON. “For various applications in the UK, the project team of Renson has been developing special ventilation solutions with louvre panels, combined with options, such as dampers or an insulation panel on the rear. By integrating e.g. glazed-in louvre panels with special details, architects and

installers take care of the necessary supply of fresh air, adding an architectural accent to the building.” Student rooms Paul St. East A good air quality is crucial for students to keep the focus during studying, in the end achieving better results. Therefore, all 419 student rooms of the project Paul St. East (Shoreditch, London) of full building envelope contractor FK Construction feature their own ventilation unit. The duct of the system is connected to a specially developed Renson louvre panel solution on top of every window in the building. For this application in 1224 Paul Street, the project team of Renson Fabrications Ltd. developed a special solution, which combines a glazed-in louvre panel type 414 with a 150mm thick insulation panel to the rear with duct plenum. For accurate connection of the ventilation duct, the insulation panel was equipped with a duct opening during assembly for on-site connection. When no duct needs to be connected, the insulating back panel was installed fully closed, providing the required thermal resistance. “We were looking for

György Pócsi, Rensons Business Development & Sales Manager for Mechanical Ventilation in the UK

a specific solution for this application and Renson Fabrications Ltd. was able to develop and manufacture these customized glazed-in louvre panels with special insulation,” says Sean Keenan at FK Construction. Mechanical ventilation Renson Fabrications Ltd. not only focusses on these standard and customised solutions, but also has been developing very successful ventilation systems for several years. Its demandcontrolled ventilation system with the Healthbox® ensures the house is optimally ventilated, according to the resident’s activities. This ventilation system really can help homes reduce their energy consumption whilst creating a healthy indoor environment. Renson’s demand-controlled ventilation system combines the constant supply of fresh air through self-regulating vents and the extraction on-demand of polluted air thanks to the central extraction unit Healthbox®. Dynamic sensors measure the extraction air 24 hours a day on CO2 or humidity and/or VOCs and adapt the ventilation level to the needs of the residents in an intelligent way. In this way, the system makes a healthy indoor environment possible.

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The Healthbox®, installed in an unused corner in the attic or in a technical room, is calibrated fully automatically and regulates itself so as to achieve the exact extraction capacity for each room. This avoids the risk of adjustment errors, thereby ensuring a properly working ventilation system with a proper flow rate in each room. This automatic calibration also leads to significant time savings, as installation takes only a couple of minutes. György Pócsi In order to explain the principles of this demand-controlled ventilation and to set up sales channels, Renson had appointed György Pócsi as Business development and sales manager for mechanical ventilation in the UK. He has been in the HVAC market for more than 20 years. “I am looking forward to launch the Renson Mechanical ventilation activities in the UK, further strengthening its position as market leader in ventilation,” says György Pócsi. “I will use my experience to find new business opportunities and to help the local contacts to set up dedicated sales channels.” Contact Renson today on: +44 (0)1622 754123, email: info@rensonuk.net or visit: www.rensonuk.net

Construction News

Specialist brokers offer comprehensive cover to construction sector

across the UK provide, enabling access to exclusive products from top insurers. BHIB INSURANCE BROKERS’ specialist construction team have many years’ experience implementing insurance programmes across a multitude of construction trades. As a Brokerbility company they are able to benefit from the increased buying power that the group of highly professional brokers,

BHIB share best practice and exchange ideas to ensure that the service and value they provide to their customers is the best and most appropriate that it can be, further adding to their position as a regional independent broker with national reach. The team comprises of Dan

Ellison, Graeme Ravey, Chris Andrews and Russell Beddall who between them have over 40 years’ experience of building relationships with clients based upon trust and respect for a wide range of clients from across the construction industry. From self-builders to UK main contractors, the BHIB Construction Team have the relevant experience required to ensure that their customers’ companies are comprehensively covered to satisfy the ever-demanding contractual obligations they are required to meet. From simple public liability cover, to complex project specific cover, BHIB have the experience and market knowledge to put customers’ minds at ease when they are faced with the sometimes daunting and time consuming task of renewing their company insurances. For more information on BHIB Insurance Brokers including their Chartered Status and Customer Claims Charter, please visit: www.bhibinsurance.co.uk

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Business Technology News

Is your project in the Bag? Modern methods of construction are increasingly complex in ever decreasing space. There is more demand for specialised materials – including floor finishes. Many floor coverings today are becoming thinner and lighter. As a result, many require a much higher standard of surface regularity of the substrate below – up to SR1. Quality of finish has to be married with speed of construction, particularly where any delay can result in very high costs.

sHealth s & Safety: Generation of dust and waste is a real concern for modern clean, clear sites.

This is clearly demonstrated when concrete slabs are used within multi storey construction, the slabs then have to be made level enough to receive a finished floor covering. After suitable preparation the slab is ready to receive a levelling compound. Currently most high performance, thin levelling compounds are delivered to site in bags. The Challenges faced by sites: sCosts: s high performance bagged products are expensive and usually delivered in pallets (40 x 25kg bags). They also require space and time to be transported to site, to unload and to store, and then have to be moved to where they are applied. As an example, it would indicatively take 400x 25kg bags to cover an area of 500m2 at 12mm. This number of bags requires 10 pallets

sLogistics: s storage, palletised materials require a lot of room on sites where space is a premium sTime s Management: there are health and safety implications to be considered, and additional

management time to be spent on risk assessment and method statements sHandling: s bags are extremely time consuming to install and involve manual handling

The Solution Excelio – a new and innovative product developed by Anhydritec addresses all of the concerns above. sInnovation: s Excelio is the first UK pumpable flowing substrate leveller, mixed off site, in a regulated and approved ready mix plant, which achieves SR1 surface regularity sCosts: s the ready mix solution offers huge material cost savings as a sub base leveller that can be applied as thinly as 12mm sLogistics: s Excelio is the first readymix truck delivered solution to then be pump applied sTime s Management: (example) pumping from a ready mix truck, 500m2 can be delivered in less than 1 hour, compared with several days for bagged products sHandling: s There is no manual handling required sHealth s & Safety: no dust and no waste generated. In a nutshell, Excelio is cost-effective, simple, clean and quick. Excelio eliminates the hundreds of bags that would usually be required in a large scale construction project. It also cuts down on the number of delivery vehicles required on site – one 8m3 truck mixer carrying 7m3 can cover over 500m2 @ 12mm. This is equivalent to 400 bags of levelling compound, and 10 pallets. Excelio also eliminates the need for remedial grinding and application of costly smoothing compounds. Contact T +44 (0)1925 428780 sales@anhydritec.com www.anhydritec.com

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Flooring Solutions News

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Building Products & Services News

Experts in safe, weight critical load management Harken Industrial are experts in safe, weight critical load management, offering high-performance fibre rope handling solutions to the industrial market. 45 years of load-management experience in the marine industry has enabled the Harken Industrial division to build on this heritage and specialise in designing and manufacturing a broad range of high-end, material handling apparatus in aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and high-tech plastics; which are corrosion resistant, lightweight and low-friction. The product range includes rail and trolleys, winches and pulleys. Applications include: fall protection, work positioning, lifting and rigging, casualty recovery systems, and

environments without clogging up or binding. This system provides freedom of movement at height, and the ability to lock into position while working. The Access Rail systems have a wide range of applications and can be used in a variety of industries including Construction, Architecture, Renewable energy and Facilities management. portable offshore winching. The Harken Access Rail system is designed to be used as an adjustable anchorage point for external maintenance. Harken ball bearing trolleys and track provide a smooth, simple, and low-maintenance system to move loads along a rail. Tolerances in the system allow for dirt/salt

Whether your working load is 500 to 25,000kg using fibre ropes, Harken can help you! Harken Industrial…innovation through ergonomics. For more information about Harken Industrial, the extensive product range and case studies, please visit: www.harkenindustrial.com

JSP’s distinctive Shield shape Badge of Origin ensures quality, reliability and trust The millions of people who wear JSP's industrial safety helmets worldwide know and instantly recognise their highly distinctive ‘shield’ shape on the front, which gives them reassurance that they are the genuine article. Unique to JSP, the carefully crafted identifying shape has evolved over the last 40 years for the purpose of clearly distinguishing the helmet from others in the marketplace as a true JSP article, and therefore to be trusted by procurers, site managers and users to give outstanding head protection with its exceptional quality and durability.

consequences, including injury or even death from objects falling onto a substandard helmet.

JSP’s Shield shape badge of identity has become ever more important in recent years owing to the increasing proliferation of cheap, illegal, counterfeit helmets in international circulation that do not meet the requirements of British and European Standard EN397. The use of fake PPE can have devastating

Because each JSP helmet is unique, wearers can also use JSP's pioneering online tracing and verification system at www.jspcheck.com to validate the DNA of their helmets in a matter of seconds by using each helmet’s individual barcode, which allows it to be tracked throughout its life. T +44 (0)1993 826050 uksales@jsp.co.uk www.jsp-shield.com

Creative Carpets are Top Class for Reading School Two exciting creative carpet ranges have been specified by St Mary’s and All Saint’s CE Primary School in Coley, Reading for the refurbishment of its reception and office areas. Voke Flooring & Interiors, which was appointed to redesign and fit out the interior, specified Night Sky carpet tiles from Heckmondwike FB for the reception area in blue, with an attractive Broadrib border. The school had chosen Heckmondwike FB’s carpet previously, with Supacord carpets selected for most of its classroom areas when the building was renovated and extended 10 years ago.

Night Sky is a contemporary twist on traditional plain titles. With the popular charcoal colourway as its base, Night Sky features a choice of six stunning accent colours punched through to create an aesthetically pleasing surface with a stylish ‘designer’ feel. Heckmondwike FB’s heavy contract Array carpet tiles feature a mid-width rib design, with a charcoal background enhanced with a subtle linear pattern. These stylish design co-ordinates perfectly with the company’s Broadrib carpet tiles in a complementary solid shade to provide a stunning effect and endless creative design possibilities.

Night Sky is available in six colours including Azure, Copper, Willow, Violet, Fuchsia and Peacock, all of which can be used in conjunction with Heckmondwike’s popular Broadrib range to offer even more design potential. T +44 (0)1924 406161 www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk/new

Beckenham builder scoops £50,000 top-prize with Buildbase Paul Whitehead, Managing Director of Alpha Building Services in Beckenham is the winner of a BMW X5 worth more than £50,000 in a Buildbase competition that rewarded those who do business with the merchant.

Managing Director, Kate Tinsley and Branch Manager, Paul McGuin (Pictured). Paul, whose company is involved in commercial and residential new build projects, said, “After 35 years of entering competitions and winning nothing, I thought it was about time I won something!

Buildbase customers nationwide were automatically entered into the ‘Get-in’ prize draw when they spent £50 or more over July and August 2015. The competition received more than one million entries as customers flocked to branches to be in with a chance of winning one of over 1,000 prizes, from Kindle Fire Tablets to supercar racing days, totalling over £100,000 in the total prize fund. All

winners were picked via a random generator, specially created for the competition. First-prize winner Paul, from Tatsfield, collected the BMW X5 at the Croydon branch of Buildbase from Buildbase

“I’ve been doing business with Buildbase for about 14 years and more recently with Hirebase in Peckham and the staff are great – nothing is ever too much trouble.” For more information, visit: www.buildbase.co.uk

Watco Protect, a First Aid for floors Watco, the UK’s leading manufacturer of industrial strength flooring products, launches Watco Protect, a range of products that will protect, maintain and extend the lifetime of floorings, leaving them looking new for longer. In business since 1927, Watco offers a wide range of over 65 specialist coatings, concrete repair materials and antislip products for floors, steps and ramps to ensure that any workplace remains as safe as possible. Over the years, Watco has researched and extended the product range to allow businesses in a diverse range of industries to repair, seal and paint their flooring, maintaining a safe, functional workplace whilst creating an attractive environment. The launch of Watco Protect is the next step in the evolution of Watco products. A ‘First Aid for Floors,’ the Protect range contains an extensive list of floor care products and a range of absorbents for clearing up potentially harmful

spillages. From mopping up minor spills to creating barriers to contain larger spillages, Watco Protect has a product that will deal with the problem. The new Spill Kit Bags will contain everything for fast, effective action against a variety of spillages. A number of the products come in a new tablet format, which are low foaming, convenient and easy to use, and save on storage space. (Samples available) T +44 (0)1483 418418 sales@watco.co.uk www.watco.co.uk

New Video shows Big Advantages of Airpop ‘Blown Bead’ Insulation in new Build Properties A new six-minute video from the NBBA (National Blown Bead Association) demonstrates the clear advantages of airpop® over traditional mineral fibre cavity insulation for all types of new build properties. The video (http://www.eps.co.uk/news/airpopvideo. html) shot on real residential building sites in England and Northern Ireland states that the speed, simplicity and long-term effectiveness of blowing airpop® (expanded polystyrene) beads into cavity walls enables building and construction companies to achieve lamda values which are superior to other insulation – allowing Part L of Building Regulations to be easily met or exceeded. The video also shows how the compact, on-site installation process carried out by an NBBA member ensures fast coverage in all areas of the most complex cavities and can easily be scheduled so as not to interfere with other trades on site. According to the video, produced by the EPS group of the British Plastics Federation, airpop® is a ‘best in class’ insulation material which offers long-term performance because it also overcomes problems of settlement encountered with lesser materials.

The unique nature of the fast-flowing beads mean they fill from the smallest to the widest cavities as well as reaching complex internal geometries which demand extreme, high insulation performance. A special test rig in the video is used to show that the beads flow at high speed like liquid into every part of the cavity. For technical information about airpop engineered air and to learn more about NBBA and its member companies, visit: www.nbba.org.uk

Inta introduces its best-ever magnetic filter Leading heating equipment manufacturer Inta has introduced its second-generation intaKlean magnetic filter. Designed to combat contamination problems caused by rogue particles in fluid-based heating systems, the intaKlean 2 is the first of its kind to feature a double gauze filter, which actively captures and keeps hold of non-ferrous debris, as well as eliminating trapped air. As fluid circulates around the filter body, non-ferrous foreign matter is caught and retained in the gauze, while the remaining ferrous debris is drawn to the centre of the filter and captured by the powerful neodymium magnet. The intaKlean 2’s full bore butterfly valves allow for convenient in-line installation without restricting water flow, and the magnet can be removed while the system is live for effortless cleaning. Its anti-blockage design guarantees continuous flow even if the filter has not been serviced. Responding to feedback received from plumbers and installers about the original model, the intaKlean 2 is Inta’s best filter to date and features a host of developments over the first generation including a reduced overall footprint, making it one of the smallest on the market, a 360 degree fully-rotatable filter pot for flexible access, and a low profile drain valve making it easy to fit and service.

installers – the people who actually work with it – to see how we could make our original intaKlean better, and we identified the need for a stronger, more effective filter that is versatile and can be serviced with greater ease, and so we went back to the drawing board and developed the intaKlean 2.”

Speaking of the manufacturer’s commitment to product development, managing director Stuart Gizzi, said, “We’re proud to introduce the intaKlean 2 to the market. We worked closely with plumbers and

To find out more about Inta and its range of heating and plumbing products, visit: www.intatec.co.uk or call: +44 (0)1889 272180 for more information.

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Building Products & Services News

Airport ID Pass, Passenger Flow, Site Access & Workforce Management Liverpool-based technology company, Human Recognition Systems (HRS), have developed a ground-breaking new system called MSkills, set to make the lives of construction workers safer.

safety policies are being followed on all of our sites across thousands of operatives. If they’re not, untrained workers won’t be able to enter and we are alerted to the problem.”

Using cloud technology, it allows construction companies to define rules of entry to their sites based on their job role and the training required for that role. By providing the tools to track who has attended which training courses across all sites, MSkills can then inform access control systems to grant or deny access at the turnstile, thus automatically enforcing company policies.

Delivering the training is absolutely necessary, but failure to share training attendance records between sites and head office has seen many companies lose out on several hundred thousand pounds per annum, in some cases as much as £0.5m in lost CITB grants.

“What’s different about MSkills is its ability to link seamlessly with our access control system,” Health and Safety Director at Lend Lease, Brian Van Campenhout said, “This allows us to rest assured our health and

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tesa® introduces first differential, double-sided filmic tape tesa® UK is proud to announce the launch of 51865 Profile FIT – The first double-sided adhesive tape that is used specifically for the trim market, providing a different adhesive thickness each side of the central filmic liner. tesa®’s track record on product innovation is such that 50% of its sales are achieved on products developed in the last 5 years and its tesacohesion® customer care programme is comprised of what the business refers to as the ‘four Ps,’ that is People, Products, Processes and Performance. With the introduction of tesa® 51865 Profile FIT, it’s performance

and applications where dissimilar substrates are encountered.

that takes pride of place. With one side of the tape ideal for flat trims and profiles laminated under controlled conditions, the other developed for more challenging, rough and uneven surfaces, the product adapts to a range of operating conditions

Typically, these will include decorative trims, cable channels, shelf edges and window skirtings, where a low coating is required to bond one side on a smooth profile and the other needs to deal with wood, card, MDF and the like, sometimes with low-grade finishes, uneven or dusty surfaces. For full technical data on tesa® 51865 Profile FIT, visit: http://www.tesa.co.uk/industry/ building_supply/product_groups/ double-sided_tape/tesa_51865,i.html

Pro-mats: The Small-Scale Project that made a Massive Difference When the artificial grass, rubber play surfacing and skate park specialists Pro-mats were approached by a lady in Birmingham with a specific gardening request they rose to the occasion with great determination and enthusiasm. The client had recently secured longterm foster care of a young autistic girl with a particular fondness of the outdoors; following pathways and feeling different textures. During the consultation it became known that the customer – who was currently undergoing cancer treatment – was becoming increasingly frustrated that she couldn’t always take her daughter to the local park, and wanted a safe place for her to play whilst in the comfort of her own home. Subsequently, the Pro-mats team set to work on creating a cost-effective solution that would function in a relatively small area. The effect of the

transition) and the installation of a new gate to secure the area. The outcome was a garden that looked completely different, was very low maintenance and could be used all year round!

different textures was achieved by applying four separate types of artificial grass and a bonded rubber pathway, which circled in various directions in order to fulfil the client’s brief in its entirety. Further additions included artificial grass footsteps in the rubber pathway (to provide yet another texture

Once the project was complete, the client was so thrilled with the final result that she broke down in tears, claiming that the transformation of her garden was ‘so meaningful’ and ‘life-changing.’ This incredible case study is just one example of how the Midlands-based group have made a significant impact with their customisable services; the Pro-mats team can offer their refined capabilities on an even larger scale to commercial clients in and around Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Lichfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Coventry, Redditch and Bromsgrove. Contact T +44 (0)121 240 5681 sales@pro-mats.co.uk www.pro-mats.co.uk

Crossrail – London Crossrail has made headlines as the £15bn project nears the halfway point of tunneling under London. In a recent interview with The Times, its chief executive and former T5 boss Andrew Wolstenholme commented that infrastructure expertise in this country has never been stronger and added, “There is increasing confidence in the reputation of the UK for delivering mega-projects on time, on cost, to a world-class standard.” We couldn't agree more with Mr. Wolstenholme. Our own involvement with Crossrail gains momentum and takes on new and unexpected directions almost daily as we work to provide solutions for easy access to

essential building services at a number of different sites and associated installations, including those inside and outside Canary Wharf for example. Forming part of the vista of Adams Place on the approach to Canary Wharf, there is a series of large linear brick planters under construction,

Nationwide Platforms introduces ‘Intelligent Secondary Guarding’ innovation Nationwide Platforms has become the first access hire company to develop and introduce a secondary guarding system designed to prevent a trapping or crushing incident before a collision can occur.

frequency sound waves around the MEWP operator. When the platform moves to within a defined distance of an object, the sensors detect the sound waves that are reflected back from it. This triggers a signal to stop the MEWP.

To start the machine again, and move towards the working position, the operator simply resets the safety foot pedal. While moving within the ‘sensing zone’ around the object, the operator is continuously alerted by a flashing red light, and a personal alarm. remain one of the major causes of serious injuries and fatalities involving MEWPs. Nationwide Platforms was the first to respond to industry concerns with the launch of the original SkySiren® in 2011. Its pressure sensor bar, located across the MEWP controls, stops the machine if an operator’s body is pushed against it during a potential entrapment incident. Following a three-year development programme, BlueSky Solutions, part of Lavendon Group, is now adding a new level of protection with SkySiren® PCS™ The PCS™ system has eight ultrasonic sensors located behind and in front of the operator on the boom platform. These generate high

If subsequently, the platform is operated in a way that risks entrapment, the SkySiren® pressure sensor bar located across the control panel continues to protect the operator by stopping the MEWP. It then raises the alarm with a strobe light and a klaxon. SkySiren® PCS™ incorporates the latest version of SkySiren®, which for the first time can be integrated with the SkySentry™ authorised access and data reporting system. This gives MEWP managers and operators new opportunities to respond effectively to risks, and target measures to improve processes and training. T +44 (0)844 381 4478 www.nationwideplatforms.co.uk

Cygnus Wireless Fire Alarm accommodates JCOP Update The CE marked Cygnus wireless fire alarm system from Bull Products, which is used widely on UK construction sites, has just been extended to include EN54 compliant parts to comply with the new requirements of JCOP 9th edition for use in temporary accommodation units. The only significant change that has been made to JCOP in relation to fire alarms is, a fully certified EN54 Fire alarm system must be installed in TAU’s (Temporary Accommodation Units) which are located either inside the building under construction or refurbishment; inside another permanent building; or within 10m of such buildings. Other than this small change, Cygnus fire alarms manufactured by Bull Products remain one of the leading alarm systems for construction sites. The new Cygnus EN54 unit can be easily linked into the Cygnus system network of devices on the overall construction site via the Cygnus input/output unit. Designed and developed with a number of major construction companies as a temporary system for use on

construction sites, the Cygnus system has an impressive capability for linking together 480 units in 15 zones around evolving construction sites, each zone having a capacity of 32 units. The system can be used time and time again on any type of construction site. T +44 (0)844 669 1111 info@bullproducts.co.uk www.bullproducts.co.uk

Southmead Hospital – Bristol each spanning over 4m square and featuring contemporary LED lighting. Working with the external stone contractor Szerelmey Ltd, we designed and manufactured a new Howe Green wall cover solution especially for the planters for reliable and stylish access to the lighting circuitry. Manufactured from 5 mm stainless steel, as opposed to 1.5 mm for the standard Waldor, these custom made covers are lockable for added security and feature a broad show edge for maximum aesthetic contrast with the smooth, glazed brick finish of the planters. T +44 (0)1920 463230 www.howegreen.com

Over 100 Howe Green Visedge access covers have been installed at Bristol’s £430 million state-of-the-art Southmead Hospital, where the final phase of redevelopment is underway. With the floors of the new super-hospital facing heavy foot traffic from millions of visitors, patients and staff each year, a heavy duty and tamper-resistant solution was required to provide access to under-floor drainage and services. The Visedge range provided a costeffective and low maintenance solution for main contractor Carillion and AC Flooring carried out the installation throughout the new Brunel Building, named after Bristol engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.

areas has been proven around the world.

Easy to install and unobtrusive in design, Howe Green's Visedge covers are double-sealed to meet the highest standards of hygiene and security. The range was developed for use with flexible sheet flooring systems and its excellent resistance in highly trafficked

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Howe Green manufactures a comprehensive range of access cover solutions for floors, walls and ceilings, including bespoke specifications, with no added premium to pay. Their 7500 Series stainless steel access covers were also supplied for the Southmead project. These were installed in ground floor areas of the hospital, where a heavier loading for service vehicles and bulky medical equipment was required. Contact T +44 (0)1920 463230 www.howegreen.com

Building Products & Services News

Abracs ‘Black Edition’

BLACK MAMBA Tough Gloves for Tough Jobs nn Excellent resistance to chemicals

nn Superior strength and

As I entered the York based sales office to interview the Brand Manager for information on the new ‘Black Edition’ range, I felt like the bad guy in a western film as a series of office doors ominously closed in front of me. It was very clear that details on the new range are a closely guarded secret and are certainly not yet being released. The Abracs ‘Black Edition’ range is due to hit the market early in 2016 and Abracs have confirmed that only a limited number of products will be made available. According to Brand Manager, Alex Gowans, it will be one of the highest quality and most desirable products that Abracs has ever released. Which category this range will fall into is still undisclosed (despite my persistent journalistic enquiries). All I can say is that Abracs are very proud of their 2015 product development and have never been as secretive in the past so I’m confident that this product is going to be one that is well worth the wait. Contact the Abracs Team for more information..... Good luck T +44 (0)1904 78997 abracs@abracs.com www.abracs.com

tear resistance

nn No loss of feel and

QuickScale: scale, measure and print pdf drawings QuickScale is the easy, simple and accurate way to take measurements from 2D drawings on your PC. QuickScale can take line, path and area measurements from a 2D drawing in PDF or other image format without printing the drawing. Measure drawings, scanned documents, photos, maps, etc. saved as PDF or other image format. It can measure in metres, millimetres, feet, inches, miles, kilometres and microns. You can print the whole drawing, or any part of it, to scale on A3 or A4 printers – even if the original drawing was on A0 paper and even if the drawing has no scale! No need for expensive CAD software, plotters or large format printers.

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comfortable to wear

nn Fully textured

GripriteTM finish

give disposable shoe covers the boot YULEYS® Reusable Shoe Covers nn Protect floors from dirt, oils & contaminants

nn Hands free step in – step out nn Can be used 1000’s of times

MiniDUE

Limescale Prevention 100% safe drinking water

nn Save time & money with YULEYS®

MiniDUE is a revolutionary and world first in preventing limescale within the home. MiniDUE guarantees limescale prevention for your boiler, water heater, washing machine or whole house. Unique and patented system requires no external power and features disposable refill pouches with our liquid food grade polyphosphate which is a scientifically and historically proven safe treatment for limescale. Using a food grade liquid solution guarantees an accurate dosage which is proportionate to the water used ensuring no wastage.

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www.fortressdistribution.co.uk sales@fortressdistribution.co.uk Delivering ultimate protection for workers in tough jobs

The compact design allows simple and quick installation onto vertical or horizontal 15mm pipe using the rotational mounting block. Fuss free disposable refill pouches available in two sizes. Providing up to 12 months protection (1000gr refill). Advantay Ltd, Vantage House, Woodhall Business Park, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 1WH T: 01787 314070 F: 01787 314079 E: info@advantay.co.uk W: www.advantay.co.uk

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Actual SIZE E&OE

BCR Classifieds ICYNENE SPRAY FOAM INSULATION PRODUCTS The Icynene Insulation System is a series of soft, flexible, breathable spray foam insulation products, Icynene insulation is ideally suited for lofts, flat roofs, timber frame and sound insulation. Icynene can be applied directly to breathable or non-breathable roofing felts and recently received BBA certification for this application. When sprayed in place Icynene expands completely filling all cavities and voids creating a sealed building envelope which eliminates air leakage/infiltration. Air leakage/infiltration can account for up to 50% of the heat loss from a building. Unlike other foams, Icynene’s unique formulation is 100% water blown and therefore contains no harmful blowing agents, volatile organic compounds, HCFCs, HFAs, HFCs or formaldehyde.

THE FIRST NAME IN SPRAY FOAM INSULATION

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Drayton Tank & Accessories Ltd Specialists in Water Storage Tanks

Drayton Tanks produces one of the largest ranges of (GRP) Glass Reinforced Plastic water tanks for both hot and cold water storage as well as chemical and other solutions. Our extensive range water tanks and storage tanks includes: • Wras approved water tanks suitable for drinking water (Potable) • Cold Water Booster Pump Break Tanks

What is GYPSOL Binder? GYPSOL anhydrite floor screed binder is manufactured from the waste material of other industries to exacting standards to BS:EN:13454 by Francis Flower (Northern ) Ltd, the only wholly UK based independent manufacturer of anhydrite floor screed binders. GYPSOL anhydrite binder is used by our manufacturing partners as the primary ingredient in their high quality flowing self-compacting liquid screeds to BS:EN:13813. GYPSOL pumpable self-smoothing screeds offer a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to labour intensive and problematic traditional sand cement screeds and so have become increasingly popular over the last 2 decades. GYPSOL flowing screeds are suitable for use in all types of construction including floating, bonded and un-bonded construction. GYPSOL screeds can be used with or without underfloor heating both warm water and electric.

• Rainwater and storm water tanks • Break tanks and Header tanks • Effluent and Chemical storage tanks • Grey and waste water tanks.

T 0871 288 4213 E info@draytontank.co.uk www.draytontank.co.uk

Should you require additional information or assistance with a specification or with locating a local manufacturer or indeed finding a suitable installer please contact one of our dedicated specialist technical and Specification Managers.

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BCR Classifieds

QUALITY NEWBUILD WINDOW SYSTEMS

STANDARD AND BESPOKE ARCHITECTURAL ROOFLIGHTS AND ROOF GLAZING

Building Product Solutions (BPS) was founded in the midst of a double dip recession in 2009. The company spotted a gap in the market at a time when most suppliers were going bust and filled that gap with innovation and outstanding service levels.

• Any Size

The business manufactured 1,200 cavity closers and 300 windows and doors in its first year. In the last twelve months it has produced 18,000 cavity closers and 15,000 window and doors. The consistently strong growth of the company means that it can now boast installation at 142 live sites, 56 employees and an order book of £12.5 million.

• Any Colour

In an industry where average turnaround time is up to six weeks, Building Product Solutions stands out from the crowd having slashed this to five working days for cavity closers and 10 for glazed frames.

• Electric or Manual Vents

• Many Glazing Options • Structural Aluminium Sections

Renowned for its ability to turn jobs around, many leading house builders have quickly come to rely on Building Product Solutions as the partner who never lets them down. A strong reputation for reliability, quality and exceptional customer service has underpinned Building Product Solution’s growth.

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Natural Stone Ltd. Premium, Natural Clay Quarry Tiles & Accessories

Premium Quarry Tiles – The UK’s most comprehensive range from stock Comprehensive range of true, natural quarry tiles in traditional and large formats, anti-slip quarrundum and a full range of accessories – all from UK stock.

Globally Proven Construction Solutions

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications.

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At LATICRETE, we have manufactured and marketed materials, methods and solutions for installing ceramic tile and stone for nearly 60 years. LATICRETE materials are maintenance free and are guaranteed to perform in all conditions. The LATICRETE range includes ceramic tile adhesives, stone adhesives, waterproofing membranes, stainless grouts and tile cleaners.

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