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The perfect floor for every area in every medical facility Throughout the world every hospital has the same requirements for its flooring and walling systems. They need to be hygienic, easy to clean and maintain, and contribute to the healing environment on which every hospital design is based upon. For over 50 years Bolidt has been developing, producing and applying flooring systems which are durable and solvent free. Because of the durability of our flooring systems and their practically maintenance free properties, interventions in a 24/7 facility are limited. Bolidt’s flooring systems are liquid applied making the floor seamless and therefore very hygienic as our flooring systems exclude the risk of formation of bacteria in the medical facility itself. A healing environment contributes in making the patient feel better as soon as possible. Our flooring systems can be acquired in various designs, colours and patterns to create the ideal design suited for every area contributing to the wellbeing of the patient. Our flooring systems can be acquired with a sound attenuating under layer to minimize disturbance and to maximize resting and herewith the healing process. Different roughnesses can be obtained upon request to maximise slip resistance and therewith safety of the patients. Ultimately, we have developed a unique Anti-Microbial flooring system which kills Grammpositive and Grammnegative bacteria based upon a mechanical process instead of chemical process. The all new and unique Anti-Microbial flooring system is based upon a mechanical technique which uses a difference in molecular charge to kill the bacteria. Unlike a chemical process, our mechanical solution has no self-wearing chemicals or solvents which are environmentally unfriendly and unsafe for humans. From start to finish, Bolidt is involved in the flooring process. In cooperation with architects, specialists and medical facilities we test, develop, produce and optimise our flooring systems. Bolidt’s own team of experts carries out the installation of every floor and walls system worldwide guaranteeing a perfect end result. From research and development, it is our mission to exceed the expectations of the clients and patients and achieving every requirement and providing them with flooring systems of the future. Bolidt, no limits.
Bolidt flooring under close medical supervision in transforming Erasmus MC The renowned Erasmus Medical Center is literally building a brand-new, modern future by creating an impressive new hospital environment. It is making a drastic change in course, using the latest technology, insights and materials. Not surprisingly, the educational centre of the Erasmus MC was upgraded accordingly. The Erasmus MC itself says about this that the educational building, built in 1966, ‘did no longer meet the standards required for current student numbers and contemporary forms of education’. Claus and Kaan Architects took on the design role. The vision was clear: a new educational centre, which would bring all of the EMC’s activities together. What was lacking was an interactive meeting place. The resulting challenge was just as clear as the vision: to create an inspiring ‘learning environment’. A central space where students feel at home and can enter into conversations, discussions and consultations with fellow students, professors and researchers in passing. Forming a creative, interactive part of both their education and development. The result is the so-called ‘education square’, located in the previously open Querido courtyard. The state-of-the-art acilities form a ‘landscape of learning’ laid out around
this square. Desk space for hundreds of students and lecturers, a medical library featuring uniquely designed book shelving, computer facilities, an espresso bar, a restaurant and forty lecture and colloquium rooms. Almost 6,000 m2 of Bolidtop® has been installed in the educational centre’s lecture rooms and corridors. The Bolidtop® 525 and its more specialized cousin, the Bolidtop® 525 Combi, lie at everybody’s feet. The Combi flooring system excels in contact noise reduction, an essential property in some spaces. The Bolidtop® 525 has the versatility of a chameleon: its visual appearance can be custom adjusted to the specific wishes of the architect, whenever and wherever. In the past, Bolidt installed suitable systems on several stairways and footbridges in the hospital. Not only is Bolidt able and willing to do much more, it actually will 70,000 m2 more, to be precise. Bolidt will proudly put in another three years of effort to complete installing 50,000 m2 of Plycoat and 20,000 m2 of Bolidtop® in the Erasmus MC. Plycoat is designed to achieve maximum hygiene, largely through seamless floor-to-wall transitions. The transitions from one flooring project to the next at the Erasmus MC have been similarly seamless. Bolidt does not mind the regular visits to hospital. It is all for the best.
The new Education Center of the Medical Center - Erasmus University in Rotterdam has been nominated for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award 2015.
Erasmus MC
Erasmus MC
Bolidt: healthy partner with stamina for Erasmus MC The completion of the new Erasmus MC in Rotterdam marked the end of a long construction process. The new building of the university hospital had to meet extremely strict requirements. With regard to hygiene, for instance. It was clear from the start that various spaces would have to be fitted with synthetic floor and wall coverings. The reason being that this type of seamless finish makes it impossible for bacteria to settle in floor or wall surfaces. Architectural practice EGM architecten, the Erasmus MC project team and the contractor had a strong preference for one company: Bolidt. Bolidt’s synthetic flooring and wall finishes are 100 per cent hygienic and extremely wear resistant. At the same time, over 50 years of experience in a variety of large building projects make Bolidt the solid partner needed for a complex, long-running project such as the construction of the new Erasmus MC building. Many Rotterdammers of a certain age still refer to the hospital as Dijkzigt. Probably just because old habits die hard. The fact is, however, that in 2002 Dijkzigt Hospital became part of the Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam through a merger with Rotterdam University Hospital, Sophia Children’s Hospital, the Medical Faculty of Erasmus University Rotterdam and, some time later, the Daniel den Hoed Clinic. A milestone, as this is how the largest university hospital in the Netherlands was formed.
Smart use of space The merger may be recent, the main building of the Erasmus MC was more than 50 years old and became rather outdated. That is why the hospital worked on the construction of a new building since 2009, just a stone’s throw away from the original Dijkzigt hospital building. The last phase of the construction was completed at the end of 2017. When the hospital was finished, it was not much larger in floor area than it is was. A smart use of space enabled the hospital to do more on the same number of square metres. Instead of each different specialist unit having its own outpatient rooms, they share rooms. What is remarkable about the new building is that it only contains private rooms. According to the hospital, this reduces the risk of infections and ensures rest for patients. Reliable supplier It was clear from the start that various spaces in the new Erasmus MC would have to be fitted with synthetic floor and wall finishes. Choosing Bolidt was a conscious decision by EGM Architecten, the Erasmus MC project team and the contractor. The hygienic quality of the finishes was just as important as the quality of the supplier itself. It had to be a company with the stamina for such a long-running project and the capabilities required for the new Erasmus MC building. Bolidt was chosen because it is not dependent on third parties.
Keeping everything from the development and production to the application of the flooring systems in-house, Bolidt was able to provide Erasmus MS with absolute certainty of supply. With more than 50 years of experience in diverse large construction projects, including many healthcare facilities, Bolidt has proved to be a solid partner. In total, Bolidt will supplied about 60,000 m2 of flooring and wall covering for areas including the laboratories and wards of Erasmus MC. The floor and wall finishes connect perfectly with completely smooth, waterproof transitions. Bolidt’s synthetic floor and wall finishes are not only 100 per cent hygienic, but also extremely wear resistant. “The flooring will last for at least twenty years” says Ruud van der Sloot, Bolidt’s Commercial Director. “Even when a lot of people walk on it all year round, the floor will retain its aesthetic and functional properties. We also monitor the floors on an annual basis and map all the sections that may need a facelift, thus ensuring that the flooring stays in prime condition.”
Healing Environments: How to Design Wellbeing While hospitals might not be on anyone’s list of favourite hang outs, healthcare professionals strive to create spaces which welcome patients into a safe, comfortable, and relaxing environment. Practical efficiency is important, but easily overlooked is the importance of creating a healing environment. The physical aspects of a space have the potential to not only support the physical needs of the patient, but also the psycho-social and spiritual needs. It can have measurable effects on the clinical outcomes of patients, as well as the effectiveness of staff. Thus, careful consideration needs to be given to every part of the physical space if a healing environment is to be achieved. This is particularly true in hospitals as many patients are bedbound and limited to their immediate environment. From interior design to architecture, design has a huge part to play in the healing process of patients. Healthcare architects, interior designers, and researchers came up with four key points that can measurably improve patient outcome and experience. They include; reducing or eliminating environmental stressors, providing positive distractions, enabling social support, and giving a sense of control. Here’s how design can achieve these key points; Connection to nature Within healthcare, studies have shown the phenomenal effects of incorporating nature in design. Researchers have found the appropriate use of nature reduces stress levels, improves health results, supports pain management, and promotes a sense of overall well-being among patients, visitors, and staff. In fact, patients who were in direct visual or sensual contact with nature exhibited higher thresholds of pain! A little bit of nature can go a long way. Whether it comes through a piece of art,
or a stroll in a garden, this connection to nature can be a positive distraction that greatly relieves stress.
employed Bolidtop® FiftyFifty as part of their healing environment design plan.
Lighting Natural luminosity plays a vital role in the healing environment. The effect of light on human life is well documented. It’s one of our fundamental sources of life that governs our biological rhythms and hormones. The absence of daylight can have serious impact on health and, thus, lighting should be well integrated into any healthcare design. The use of light wells and skylights can bring natural light into areas that aren’t adjacent to an exterior wall. In turn, access to daylight can also provide views outside. This can be a great relief for patients. Ambient lighting can also provide a sense of wellbeing in healthcare facilities. Erasmus Medical Center gave this heavy consideration throughout the design and construction process. Maximum daylight gives an air of comfort throughout the facility.
Noise reduction Something else which can add to the overall wellness of a patient is noise reduction. This can be achieved partly through architectural planning (not overcrowding beds and arranging rooms with noise management in mind), as well as through the choice of materials. Bolidt flooring has excellent noise dampening qualities, which is one of the reasons it’s often chosen for healthcare facilities. Water features can also replace unnecessary noise and provide a soothing alternative.
Interior design elements Rather than the impersonal and institutional environments that we experience at big hospitals, conventional healthcare is heading in a different direction. Through careful consideration of colours, furniture, lighting and other elements, patients are made to feel at-home. The organization of furniture can offer a relaxing space that enables relaxed social interaction. Clear directions can also give a sense of comfort and control to patients staying in large facilities. In healthcare, there is no such thing as a ‘neutral environment’. A simple design theme can counteract the standard clinical setting of hospitals and work as a positive distraction. Across the field, Bolidtop® FiftyFifty has been used to bring life into healthcare centers. The mixing of two liquid colours brings together an appealing glimmer. Valiant Clinic Dubai and Solevital therapy center both
The future of healthcare facilities will place the patient and their experience at the top of its priorities. It will do this, partially, by harnessing the potential of architecture and design. The design and architecture of a healthcare facility will in itself aid the healing process. We look forward to being part of that bright future in healthcare.
VUMC Hospital Amsterdam
New synthetic sensation benefits patients and hospitals Bolidt has been around for more than 50 years and yet the VU Medical Center in Amsterdam demonstrates just how ground-breaking synthetic applications can be. Together with just a handful of other hospitals, the VUMC is a pioneer in the health care sector. It takes the current vision of healing environments extremely seriously: a view of hospitals and care that focuses on improving the patient environment.
There are critics, but scientific research (for which the VUMC happens to be ranked in the top 3) has shown that recovery and environment are interlinked. The key is to eliminate the stress, commotion and unpleasant cold atmosphere currently experienced by patients in hospitals and to replace it with pleasant, beautiful and comfortable spaces. This improves the well-being of patients and speeds up their recovery on more than one level. Endless stretches of lino flooring are hardly conducive to creating such an environment, so the hospital decided on synthetics. The fact that Bolidt has installed flooring systems in a growing number of spaces in the hospital including the outpatient obstetrics department, part of the Alzheimer’s centre, the atrium and the internal footbridges leading to it, the outpatient oncology unit and the day surgery centre over the years, is due to the proven quality they offer. The very first assignment given to Bolidt by the VUMC years ago was to literally clean up someone else’s mess. The
flooring that had been laid by Bolidt’s predecessor turned out to be of very poor quality and hopes had been placed on Bolidt’s expertise and excellent track record. Since then, the high-quality Bolidtop® flooring systems have become a recurring feature of the healing environment transformation within the VUMC. Bolidt offers endless design possibilities and to strike the right tone, the VUMC carried out a study of colour preferences and perception among patients enabling them to fit the outcomes into the overall picture. Anyone who now walks into the newly built or refurbished departments will be amazed. It is so beautiful that it feels like a relief to be there. The incidence of light and sense of space are a new sensation. The luxurious appearance and comfort add another dimension. Last but not least, the floors are also entirely seamless, very hygienic, easy to clean, durable and maintenance friendly.
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Pfizer
The need for new medicines and vaccines is always urgent Pfizer has more than 100,000 employees in 150 countries discovering, developing and producing innovative vaccines and medicines every day. Together they are fighting the diseases of today and tomorrow. A breakthrough discovery leads to plans for product development on the same day, sometimes including new research or production facilities. This requires speed, flexibility and the best possible quality, also from the specialists working for Bolidt. After all, epidemics do not wait until tomorrow either.
Pfizer expands facilities in Puurs and Havant Bolidt installed new flooring in the new buildings at Pfizer Puurs (Belgium) and at the facility they acquired from Wyeth Havant (UK). The site in Belgium houses Pfizer’s largest production and packaging facility in Europe. The over 1,300 employees here produce more than 200 million units a year of sterile, mainly injectable, medicines in vials, syringes and ampoules. In Havant, Pfizer is completing new packaging and storage units. Bolidt flooring in grade A, B and C zones The clean rooms at Pfizer have been built to the highest international quality and safety standards. Bolidt’s flooring systems and wall finishes easily meet the most stringent hygiene requirements. For the zones requiring high levels of cleanliness (grade A, B and C), Pfizer Puurs selected BolidtopŽ 700 Pharma Terrazzo, a mechanically compacted
terrazzo flooring system specially developed for the pharmaceutical industry. This shock and impact resistant flooring is highly mechanically and chemically stable and has an extra smooth, pore-free finish. The dense and even surface makes it impossible for any unwanted dirt or dust particles to lodge themselves into it. Application specialists ready when needed Bolidt keeps all of its processes in-house, from the development and production to the application of the synthetic flooring. That is how we are able to guarantee that our flooring more than meets all international classification requirements and abrasion resistance test standards. It also allows us to deploy our staff flexibly. Our application specialists will be made available whenever an innovative development at Pfizer calls for immediate action.
Sainsbury Laboratory
The plant science research centre Sainsbury Laboratory in Cambridge, designed by Stanton Williams, is integrated with the surrounding botanical gardens. It was awarded the RIBA Stirling Prize in 2012 and thus hailed as the building, which has made the greatest contribution to British architecture in that year. The interior features 5000 m2 of design flooring from Bolidt, the Bolidtop® 525. The building is set within the University of Cambridge Botanic Gardens. The architects have created a new landscape next to the building that flows out into the Botanic Gardens. The building is both highly particular and at the same time universal, with sophistication and beauty taken to an exceptional level. The laboratory had to provide places for reflection, debate and collaboration between scientists. Layout and interior design of the work environment needed to be consistent with that vision. The Bolidtop® 525 offers a balanced and seamless appearance as well as resistance to ‘threats’ typically faced by laboratories, such as dust particles, bacteria, dirt and chemicals, fitting in perfectly with the architectural plan of Stanton Williams. The functional and aesthetic properties of the Bolidtop® 525 have helped the architects to realize their vision: a universal and stimulating work environment. With Sainsbury Laboratory receiving the BREEAM Excellent Rating, the sustainability aspect has also been rewarded. Sustainability has been a significant factor in choosing Bolidt. Its floor finishes, including the Bolidtop® 525 can simply be regenerated based on the “second-life” principle: existing floor finishes remain intact and can be given a new top layer quickly and easily. Bolidt flooring systems never need to be removed in their entirety. Instead, they can be repaired or given a fresh new appearance as many times as needed or wanted over the life of the building.
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De Boog care center
Playing it safe with AM technology
The methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacterium, MRSA in short, is every healthcare facility’s worst nightmare. In 2016 alone, 861 patients across the globe died after being infected with this bacterium, which is invisible to the naked eye. It is therefore not surprising that an increasing number of facilities are choosing Bolidt floor and wall finishes with Antimicrobial (AM) technology. So did De Boog in Nieuwegein, a community centre that also houses a physical therapy and general medical practice.
No risks De Boog was designed by Arnhem-based architecture firm Wiegerinck Architecten. This partner is not unknown to Bolidt; previous projects, in which both parties have been involved include the expansion of the Laurentius hospital Roermond, the construction of the new Maas Hospital Pantein in Boxmeer and the re-development of the Amphia hospital in Breda. Just like in these hospitals, the flooring of choice for De Boog was a Bolidtop® system. Silent killers Not wanting to take any chances with the health of visitors, it was natural for Wiegerinck Architecten to choose Bolidtop® 525 with an AM finish. After all, a general and physical therapy practice is, like a hospital, a coming and going of people who often have a reduced resistance to infection or other health problems. The Bolidtop® flooring systems are the only systems that can eliminate the notorious MRSA hospital bug (and other multidrug-resistant bacteria) thanks to the special AM finish. What is so special about this is that the elimination does not take place by means of a chemical process, but through an innovative mechanical process. This is no longer a luxury at a time when reports about multidrugresistant bacteria, including MRSA and VRE, are truly alarming. Patients with weakened immune systems
or open wounds are particularly at risk and can suffer fatal consequences. An outbreak can also lead to serious financial and reputational damage for the healthcare institution. Differences in charge The Antimicrobial technology, developed and patented by Bolidt, employs a revolutionary bactericidal technique based on differences in charge, which causes bacteria to die. The AM technology protects large surfaces against the growth and spread of bacteria. In addition, bacteria cannot become resistant to this technique, as can happen when using chemical methods based on silver salts. The process also does not lose any of its effectiveness over time and is environmentally friendly. This makes Bolidt’s Antimicrobial technology a responsible and durable choice in every respect.
Desirable hospital art?
Art? Don’t be fooled. These are MRSA bacteria. Beautiful, but fatal. Every hospital’s worst nightmare. In 2011 alone, 861 patients across the globe died after being infected by these organisms, which are invisible to the naked eye. The new generation Bolidt anti microbial floors and walls are the only systems that effectively do away with this problem. Not by using chemicals, but through a revolutionary new bactericidal technique. www.bolidt.com
The solution Bolidt Antimicrobial Technology
Bolidt Antimicrobial Technology Bolidt has developed a state-of-the-art antimicrobial technology for the health care sector, which uses a revolutionary new bactericidal technique: a differentiated load difference between the multi-resistant bacteria and the Bolidtop® floor. Whereas the traditional antibacterial paint systems are based on chemical techniques using, for instance, silver salts to prevent the spread of bacteria, Bolidt’s solution employs the patented AM®-inside technology. The bactericidal effect is a mechanical process, which punctures and kills bacteria by creating a difference in electrical charge. Bolidt’s technology prevents bacteria from reproducing, so that they cannot survive. Large contact surfaces are thus protected against the growth and spread of bacteria. Since it is precisely the flooring that poses a major risk of spreading bacteria, this technological development represents a huge step forward. Especially because bacteria cannot develop resistance to this mechanical attack. With coatings based on chemical effects, such as those mediated by silver ions, there is a risk that a bacterium becomes resistant. Areas of application The antimicrobial technology from Bolidt has been developed for both floor and wall finishes in various areas within hospitals: general hospital areas, such as corridors and waiting areas, but also in operating rooms, laboratories and treatment rooms. After thorough product development and formulation, the antimicrobial technology is encapsulated in the Bolidt compounds, so that this special feature will be available with the existing Bolidt systems, including their proven mechanical properties and aesthetics. Environment Unlike the bactericidal technology based on salts of silver, Bolidt’s technology does not contain any toxic substances, which are
released from the coating during use and cleaning and end up in the environment. Due to this so-called ‘leaching’ property, such coatings also lose their effectiveness over time, which is not the case with Bolidt’s technology. The Bolidt systems that can be fitted with the antimicrobial technology have the same durable composition based on natural, non-scarce materials as the current systems. Maintenance and cleaning Proper cleaning of the surfaces is important for the antimicrobial effect of the abovementioned systems to work well. Since the effect is based on physical contact of bacteria with floor and wall surfaces, ‘separating substances’ such as wax layers and accumulations of dirt must be avoided or else removed. In areas where the surface of a floor finish starts to show signs of wear due to intensive use, the top coat can be given a quick and easy facelift for a fresh new look. Bolidt offers this periodic maintenance in various forms according to specific user wishes. For the daily hygiene and cleaning of the floors and walls, Bolidt has compiled a convenient instruction manual. System sheets, specification sheets, cleaning instructions, test reports, etc are available on request. Bolidt will be happy to provide you with all the information you require.
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Bolidt offers its customers more than just the purchase of a flooring system. By means of custom-developed maintenance contracts Bolidt can provide the longterm service and guarantee that assures the customer of trouble-free use of the flooring in the longer term.
Bolidt, a company full of dedicated people From start to finish, Bolidt is involved in every part of the flooring process. Each flooring system is manufactured in our own factory in The Netherlands. Our sales representatives are closely linked to experts in the industry for up-to-date information. In co-operation with our clients we develop, test, produce and optimize our flooring systems for the industry and Bolidts own team of experts carries out the application of every floor. Worldwide, thus guaranteeing a perfect end result. It is our mission to exceed expectations. Meeting every requirement and providing you with flooring systems of the future. Bolidt, no limits.
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