FC&A April 2014

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Design & Desire Solarlux helps open up a new shared schoolhouse in Germany

External Wall Finishes Shackerley reflects on the evolution of external cladding

Legal & Business Architect George Clarke urges a radical shake up of the house building sector

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Magazine April 2014

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he house building sector received some positive news last month with the announcement that the Government-backed Help to Buy equity loan scheme will now be extended to 2020. In last month’s statement, Chancellor George Osborne pledged to invest a further £6bn into the Help to Buy scheme, which he predicts will contribute to more than 200,000 homes being built across the UK – a welcome and muchneeded investment to stimulate the sector.

With a Help to Buy equity loan, the Government lends up to 20% of the cost of a new-build home, leaving a 5% cash deposit and a 75% mortgage to make up the rest. Equity loans are available to first time buyers as well as homeowners looking to move.The home must be newly built with a price tag of up to £600,000.

While the scheme’s success has been applauded and recent figures reveal a growth in the sector now valued at £1.8bn, there is still a lot more to do. In this month’s issue, FC&A welcomes Architect and Property Developer George Clarke as the guest of this month’s Legal & Business.

Responding to the lack of affordable houses being built, George Clarke is striving to show the building industry that a radical shake-up is needed. Here he unveils his ambitious plans for change and reflects on his own earlier challenges.

Also in this edition, we consider the impact of external wall finishes and their contribution towards beacons of change.This month’s contributor Shackerley reflects on the evolution of external cladding. Its attention focuses primarily on ceramic granite ventilated cladding and its ability to provide an aesthetic and versatile material, pushing the boundaries of innovative construction. Using a number of schools and HE facilities, Shackerley demonstrates the inspiring effect cladding can have on new education landmarks.Turn to page 34 to find out more.

Elsewhere, on page 22 Washroom Washroom discusses the importance of a home-from-home washroom facility, especially for office environments where it is crucial for premises to remain let.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Don’t forget you can also access all the latest features, product news and supplier information at your fingertips via FC&A’s state-of-the-art app. Available for both smart phones and tablets, the app can be downloaded free of charge from Google play or the App Store with the search term ‘fc&a’. For more information about this dedicated resource tool, turn to page 11.

Hannah Frackiewicz Recent renovation of the Strömkajen quayside included a range of new terminal buildings, characterised by Nordic Brass cladding from Aurubis. Photography Johan Fowelin. See pg 61.

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News 14 Voice of the Industry: Interface reflects on the number of businesses that are starting to recognise that the bottom line and environmental responsibility are, in fact, intrinsically linked.

24 Legal & Business: Architect and property developer George Clarke discusses the house building crisis and explains why a radical shake-up is needed.

Features 22 Office Building Focus:

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Washroom Washroom addresses how washrooms can be designed or refurbished to meet the high expectations of office workers.

26 Rain/SuDS: Alex Stephenson, Director of Hydro International’s UK Stormwater division discusses why it’s time to get real about the principles and practice we need for surface water drainage.

32 Doors & Windows: A major part of the Royal Mail’s facility modernisation programme saw the replacement of all of the exiting uPVC windows in the main building with Smart Architectural Aluminium systems.

34 External Wall Finishes: Ceramic granite facades are providing striking external envelopes for schools and FE colleges designed as ‘beacons of change’.

36 Disability:

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AKW explains why it is important to look at the bigger picture with accessible living to ensure design and practicality is not compromised.

Portfolios 06 Greenhouse: The Foster Centre is playing a crucial role in realising an aspirational target for South Staffordshire College, which has set itself a commitment of a 25% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2016.

11 Sustainability in Development: A multi-million pound refurbishment at the University of Sheffield brings a pioneering building into the 21st century.

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Greenhouse The ground floor forms a plinth that is anchored to the ground using stone filled gabions

Thermowood cladding is extremely durable and provides a 30 year expected lifespan

Monitoring performance South Staffordshire College is home to over 20,000 students across its four campuses at Lichfield, Tamworth, Cannock and Rodbaston. The Rodbaston Campus, covering over 180 hectares, plays a key role within the local rural community, providing land and construction based FE and HE courses to over 1500 students and includes a commercial farm and Animal Management Centre.

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ne of the site’s most outstanding features is the award-winning Foster Centre, recently acknowledged at this year’s Southern Staffordshire Building Design Awards with a Highly Commended award for its excellence in design and construction.

The Centre has already achieved an ‘Excellent’ rating under the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) sustainable and environmental assessment rating scheme for buildings for its range of environmental fittings and construction designs.

Opened by Sir Ranulph Fiennes in 2012, the Foster Centre is a jewel in the College’s crown and incorporates the latest environmentally-friendly technologies and practices, including Thermowood cladding which is extremely durable and provides a 30-year expected lifespan without the need for any chemical treatment, and stonefilled wire mesh gabions which form the rainscreen cladding at ground floor level.

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Derby-based Wildgoose Construction used fast track steel construction and mixed mode building services strategy as the primary design drivers to meet the tight deadline for the build, which took just 35 weeks.

The two-storey steel framed building is clad in gabions, timber and curtain walling and is around 1500m2. Sub-divided into three linear blocks, the first floor level (820m2) has two timber clad classroom blocks (accommodating classroom spaces) that sit with a transparent atrium in the centre.

In contrast to this the ground floor (905m2) forms a plinth that is ‘anchored’ to the ground using stone filled gabions.

The horizontal proportioning minimises the apparent height of the building (within the green belt context) and draws the eye to the granary, it also keeps the proposal grounded in much the same way as modern agricultural structures.

Materials used include external cladding to the ground floor – wire gabion baskets filled with crushed stone. This provides an attractive finish and the nooks and crannies in between the stone are a potential home for bats, insects and mosses etc. The upper part of the building has ‘thermowood’ cladding, a sustainably sourced softwood (pine) heat which is treated to give it better weathering properties and is more cost effective timber than Cedar, which is more usually used for external cladding.

A Biomass ‘woodchip’ boiler heats the building, with woodchips sourced locally

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The two-storey steel framed building is clad in gabions, timber and curtain walling

or closed in order to provide optimum ventilation and cooling efficiency.

A recessed entrance with porte-cochere and picture frame window provides architectural features that respond to key views of the building when approaching from the West.

Social hub The Foster Learning Centre meets the demands of students and staff alike.The six new 63m2 classrooms on the upper floor offer light and airy spaces with modern

The award-winning Foster Centre was recently acknowledged at this year’s Southern Staffordshire Building Design Awards

equipment, including state-of-the-art projectors suspended from the ceilings.

Learner Services facilities, a games room and refectory (catering for up to 320 people) are housed within the atrium, which forms the heart of the building, providing natural daylight and forming the social hub of the Campus where students meet and interact.

Attractive soundproofing panels suspended in the ceiling are an architectural feature and provide adequate acoustic insulation to prevent any disturbance to effective teaching and learning caused by noise.

The Foster Learning Centre has been designed to be a low emission sustainable building and to meet the international recognised standard of BREEAM Excellent.

Students also contribute to the landscape detailed design, including a formal ornamental garden space (incorporating non-native species to vary the habitat potential of the proposal and an art installation).

Director of Estates Steve Grant says: “South Staffordshire College places sustainability at the heart of its activities as reflected in its ISO14001 accredited status and its recent partnership with the Carbon Trust (The Further Education Carbon Management Programme).

South Staffordshire College has set itself a commitment of a 25% reduction in its carbon footprint by 2016 and The Foster Centre will play a crucial role in realising this aspirational target.”

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from sustainable timber reserves and a highly sophisticated Building Management System runs the heating and ventilation systems, all aimed at high efficiency and low running costs. The large area of exposed concrete upper floors and roof slab, to provide a ‘thermal mass’, even out heat build up in summer and cooling in winter.

Most of the building is naturally ventilated.

The Building Management System provides an indicator light within classrooms and other areas to let the building users know that windows should be either open

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Greenhouse Sustainable features in the Foster Centre include:

South Staffordshire College was the first in the UK to receive a prestigious award in recognition of its wide range

Learner Services facilities, a games room and refectory (catering for up to 320 people) are housed within the atrium

of environmental management and sustainability initiatives, being awarded Platinum status by EcoCampus, the leading environmental management system and award scheme for Higher and Further Education sector, for its use of natural resources, handling of treatment of waste, sustainable policies and energy saving devices.

Steve Grant comments: “Sustainable good practice makes sense, from both an environmental point of view and business perspective, since saving on resource use will save the planet and save money.”

Visitors to the learner centre can look at dashboards displaying energy consumption as it is happening. Screens show building performance and demonstrate the

sustainability initiatives used in the building.

Steve Grant concludes: “The Foster Centre demonstrates that South Staffordshire College is committed to leading the way in sustainable development within the education sector.

“A central location was identified to provide a new heart to our Rodbaston Campus providing an outstanding learning and social environment for our students.

South Staffordshire College realises the importance of land-based industries to the economic future and security of the country and has ensured that continual improvement and investment in this sector is paramount.”

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• Use of abundant natural daylight to provide a sense of well being and reduce the need for artificial lighting.

• Biomass boiler utilising local sourced woodchip fuel.

• High thermal mass to retain heat and reduce the carbon footprint.

• Rain water harvesting to conserve water by its utilisation in sanitary flushing.

• PIR and daylight sensors to all classrooms to reduce the unnecessary use of artificial lighting.

• Landscaping that serves as a peaceful recreational environment whilst supporting biodiversity through its water feature and wildlife planting.

• The innovative use of gabions to provide a rustic rural facade that will reduce the heating requirements and provide habitats for nesting birds, bats and insects.

• The cycling facilities to support the dependence on car travel.

• The use of building materials with a low environment impact.

• Extensive sub metering of both energy and water coupled to a BMS with the objective of reducing the building running costs.

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Use of abundant natural daylight provides a sense of well being and reduces the need for artificial lighting

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Smart Specification: App

Tap into the market The landscape of specification and sourcing new products has changed dramatically since the arrival of smart technologies. This, coupled with the industry’s evolving reading habits, has opened up a new opportunity in the way that architects specify building products.

A leader in its field of multi-channel publishing, FC&A is already one step ahead having launched its state-of-theart app over a year ago. The app was created in response to demand and in recognition of a new culture. Tablets and smart phones provide a bespoke reader experience, designed for users on the move and those who require readily available data and information.

Free to download from either the App Store or Google play, FC&A’s app is simple to use and easy to navigate, and is formatted to allow users to access the information they need quickly and efficiently – it is a useful, purpose-built tool that caters for the fast-paced lifestyle of FC&A’s readership.

The handpicked content includes essential resources such as the latest digital edition. Simply read the magazine as you would with your print subscription, but have the added bonus of accessing it anytime, anywhere. What’s more, if you agree to notifications, we will alert you when a new edition is uploaded – you’ll never miss another issue again!

Sam Ball, Managing Director of Mixed Media Information comments: “FC&A has

always been a leading purveyor of multichannel publishing and this is consistent among all of our titles. We believe it is important to publish information and content in a variety of channels for the building industry as the publishing landscape has changed dramatically and readers have a multitude of ways of reading, searching and specifying and we believe it is important to offer all of those channels.”

He continues: “We conducted a lot of research to our readers and believe we offer the best app as it’s not just presenting a page flip magazine, it goes much deeper than that to the needs of the reader and the marketplace.”

According to our reader surveys, case studies are by far the greatest source of inspiration for decision makers and with that in mind we have filtered the content in a dedicated ‘Features’ zone.

These spotlight features, which highlight in-depth projects and technical articles, are grouped in one area, meaning you can select the articles you need, as seen in the magazine. Not the issue you want? Our archive dates back to January 2013 and can be accessed in the ‘More’ function along with past supplements, event calendar and sign-up service to FC&A’s eNewsletters.

The FC&A app also offers a direct route to featured suppliers in association with its sister service SBP Library (www.sustainable-buildingproducts.com).

Organised by product area, the Supplier function takes users through to the SBP Library, giving them access to a whole host of information from contact details and press releases through to brochures, videos and CPD. To access product information and project inspiration at your fingertips, make the free-to-download FC&A app your first port of call – just enter ‘fc&a’ into Google play or the App Store. Why miss out on this vital resource that makes specification so simple?

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Nearly 40% of FC&A readers use their smart phone to read literature Over 42% of FC&A’s readers use the app for browsing suppliers

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Sustainability in Development The university’s award-winning Students’ Union has been seamlessly integrated to form one new hub at the heart of its campus

A strong union When the University of Sheffield set out to overhaul a pioneering building which broke new ground when it was unveiled almost 50 years ago, local architecture practice HLM, was chosen as the firm most capable to deliver the multi-million pound refurbishment.

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ith nearly 25,000 students from 125 countries, the University of Sheffield is one of the UK’s leading and largest universities. It has a reputation for world-class teaching and research excellence across a wide range of disciplines.

To sustain its leading position, the University of Sheffield has been undergoing major refurbishment works over the past five years throughout its campus; the most recent being University House. University House was one of the key buildings in the master plan of Gollins, Melvin and Ward of 1953, and was the pride of the University when it was completed ten years later. It has been added to several times and only the Glossop Road side of the building shows how it would have looked originally.

University House, which was one of the first glass curtain walled buildings in the world when it was completed in 1963, has been transformed into a new world-class facility for students, staff, and visitors.The university’s award-winning Students’ Union, which has been rated the best Students’ Union in the UK in the Times Higher Education’s ‘Student Experience Survey’ for

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the past three years running, has also been seamlessly integrated to form one new hub at the heart of its campus.

HLM was appointed in April 2011 to develop initial design concepts and develop the scheme through to the detailed design stage, including providing all technical design information prior to the scheme being put out to tender.

The six-story building has undergone a major redesign. It now provides state-ofthe-art facilities for student services, an amphitheatre-styled venue space has been created within the new Octagon Plaza for special events, and there are more social and study spaces available, which are open for longer hours.The work has also brought the building up-to-date with modern efficiency standards, radically reducing annual energy consumption and the building’s carbon footprint.

performance space. The new layout includes: • A suite of four dressing rooms with two WC/shower facilities that have direct access to the back of the stage • A run of three separate bar areas, each with back of or bar access to a central cellar, and a loading bay, both served directly from the service yard • Two additional remote bar areas • Back of house accommodation comprising an office, staff lockers, a laundry and cleaners stores • A furniture store and first aid room

Increasing capacity The Student Union’s venues have been reconfigured to increase the overall capacity to a minimum of 1900 occupants. HLM has maximised its flexibility and improved the back of house arrangements for the main

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The new, integrated building now meets the needs of everyone on campus

Sustainability in Development Enhanced accessibility

Designing for flexibility Flexibility is key to the success of this project. The design team fully remodeled the fifth floor of University House to provide high quality conferencing, meeting, exhibition and seminar facilities for the university and external clients. HLM delivered a flexible, large, open space, that includes a bar, kitchen and furniture storage space, allowing all types of functions to be catered for simultaneously.

Professor Sir Keith Burnett,ViceChancellor at the University of Sheffield, said: “We’re delighted that our awardwinning Students’ Union, which is already

The work has also brought the building up-to-date with modern efficiency standards

the best in the country, is continuing to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities.

“The refurbishment reflects the strong partnership between the Students’ Union and the University and demonstrates our commitment to providing an unrivalled student experience – something we’re really proud of.”

Jamie Wilson, Associate at HLM, said: “This development has provided a unique opportunity for HLM to assist the University of Sheffield in addressing a number of issues with the University House building. Our comprehensive designs for the refurbishment of University House, have ultimately provided a rationalised, unified, and contemporary hub building for students,

staff and visitors alike.”

Commenting on the scheme, The University of Sheffield’s Students’ Union president, Ally Buckle, said: “The union is already regarded by students as the best in the country so it’s fantastic to have worked in partnership with the university to ensure the student experience at Sheffield is second to none.”

HLM has also worked on The Arts Tower and The Management School for the University of Sheffield.

The new, integrated building now meets the needs of everyone on campus; the whole complex has been renamed the Students’ Union Building.

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HLM’s brief was to make the International Dining Hall (IDH) more visible and accessible to visitors, and to increase the social learning opportunities. The larger social learning area provides a variety of learning spaces from open group spaces to private meeting rooms – it has been designed to appeal to students, encouraging them to use the space. A new bridge link from the Octagon (a multi-purpose conference venue on the university’s campus), and external stairs up from the Octagon Plaza, now also provide direct access into the IDH, helping to attract more visitors.

To improve circulation through and around the new facilities, HLM created a new entrance off Glossop Road; this is a significant addition to the building and means that visitors now travel through the building, rather than being forced to walk around it, providing more immediate access to a new shop and catering facilities.

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HLM’s brief was to make the International Dining Hall (IDH) more visible and accessible to visitors

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Voice of the Industry Net-Works aims to tackle the growing global environmental problem of discarded fishing nets

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his realisation, together with new research which backs this up, has started to separate financial achievements from natural resource consumption.

That said, the UK construction industry remains one of the largest consumers of natural resources in the country, and if we want to make significant strides in sustainability, then as companies, we cannot do this individually. Achieving long-term sustainability has to be a collective responsibility – this means that every element of the supply chain must be striving for the same goal, and, just as importantly, must be transparent in its products and processes.

Raw materials While the ingredients in the product itself should not be the sole consideration, it is nevertheless crucial that this aspect is thought about carefully, as the raw materials are quite often one of the most

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significant areas of impact. For instance, at Interface we have found that the most significant proportion of the impact of our carpet tiles is in the raw materials.Virgin nylon yarn contains virgin oils which is the largest single contributor to the product’s overall environmental impact, accounting for around 50%.

So, our biggest challenge when striving for sustainability is reducing the impact of the yarn used in our carpet tiles.

With this in mind, logically there are three practical ways that we can reduce the impact of virgin nylon yarn without compromising the quality of the product: using alternatives to virgin nylon, such as bio-based yarn and other low carbon materials can help, and so too can using more recycled content and less yarn per square metre.

That said, while recycled materials are a sustainably viable alternative to virgin raw materials, it is still important to question your suppliers on where the recycled

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material has come from. Post-consumer waste, which is recycled to make new carpet tiles, is most environmentally beneficial as it prevents this type of waste going into landfill.

In 2012, Interface teamed up with conservation charity, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), to establish a unique inclusive business partnership called NetWorks. The project aims to tackle the growing global environmental problem of discarded fishing nets, providing socioeconomic benefits in some of the world’s poorest coastal communities, and at

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Until recently, there has been a tendency for businesses to consider economic success and sustainability on a mutually exclusive basis. However, being sustainable is also about financial stability and long-term commerciality, and with that in mind, an increasing number of businesses are starting to recognise that the bottom line and environmental responsibility are, in fact, intrinsically linked, as Ramon Arratia, Sustainability Director at Interface explains.

Ramón Arratia is European Sustainability Director at Interface and is also a Senior Associate of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL).

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Voice of the Industry the same time providing a source of raw material to be used in the construction of carpet tiles.

For the project, Interface called upon yarn supplier, Aquafil, which has pioneered ways to supply 100% recycled nylon fibres since 2011: re-purposing waste nylon from many sources, including yarn reclaimed through end of life fishing nets recovered from the fishing industry supply chain in order to develop a restorative manufacturing loop. Over the past couple of years, we have been continually working with ZSL to scale up the initiative in the region and it has grown from 11 to 26 villages. The longer term plan for replication in South East Asia and beyond is to develop a Net-Works ‘tool-kit’ that development agencies and/or conservation groups can integrate when working in coastal communities the world over.

Energy consumption From a manufacturer’s perspective, shifting to renewable energy throughout manufacturing operations can drastically reduce the impact a business has on the environment. Energy alternatives (including wind, biogas and solar power) are not only lower impact, but due to new technologies, we are starting to see these emerging at prices requiring only a small premium, if any at all.

We are also starting to see suppliers becoming more sophisticated in their own supply chains; for example, in Germany, biogas producers are developing fertilisers from the remaining digestate and selling these to offset their production costs.

A recent report – ‘The New Industrial Model’, commissioned by Lavery/Pennell – stated that 24% of trucks on the road are empty. Due to lack of transparency that surrounds the supply chain at the moment, manufacturers are often unaware of the extent of these inefficiencies.

Mapping transport-related impacts, from product shipping to business travel, can help companies monitor their carbon usage. Unfortunately, in the world of manufacture, transport is a necessary evil, particularly when it comes to shipping products, but there are things that business can do to reduce this impact. There are several ways in which manufacturers can reduce the impact of transport – for example, improving packaging design can potentially help to increase the number of products per pallet. Also, where it is a viable option, transportation by sea can be a more efficient method of shipment with lower environmental impact.

Get the facts Despite many manufacturers doing their bit to reduce the environmental impact of their

products and processes, there are many elements to a truly sustainable product and too many people are still only scratching the surface with the questions they are asking of suppliers.

Many companies use environmental labels to promote themselves as ‘sustainable’, but as the old saying goes – you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, as phrases such as ‘eco-friendly’ and ‘carbon neutral’, may not always be as good as they first seem. So it’s important that manufacturers give accurate information when it comes to a product’s environmental credentials.

When it comes to carpet tiles, this includes aspects such as the raw materials used, the manufacturing process, and transport of the products. This is where an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) comes in. The EPD includes a LCA conducted by an independent third party using a standardised method – making it the most reliable way of comparing products within an industry. We provide EPDs for all of our products.

Every business manufacturer has the opportunity and responsibility to revolutionise the way we manufacture products to help make a sustainable future a reality. We have come a long way as an industry, but there is still a long way to go. In order to push the boundaries even further and make a positive, even restorative impact on the environment on a global scale, companies need to work together and be transparent in their sustainable developments.

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In 2012, Interface teamed up with conservation charity, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), to establish a unique inclusive business partnership called Net-Works

Interface has called upon yarn supplier, Aquafil, which has pioneered ways to supply 100% recycled nylon fibres since 2011

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A degree of innovation Recent improvements to facilities at Huddersfield University include four new buildings, amongst them a new sports hall, Dean’s office and corporate suite. The four adjoining buildings have been constructed with a single steel frame and rise to different heights varying from two to four storeys.

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o enhance the biodiversity and aesthetics of the development, green roofs were specified for three roof sections and a warm roof was specified for the corporate suite.

Variations in height mean that some areas overlook others, with the lower roofs mostly shaded, which presented challenges in terms of both planting and drainage.

Addressing those challenges became a team effort between the architects, Watson Batty, the roofing contractor, Cawston Roofing, the green roof supplier ABG and the waterproofing specialist, Kemper System.

While the intention for the buildings had always been to install a combination of green roofs on three roof areas and a traditional warm roof build-up on the fourth, the architect had originally specified a single ply membrane for the project.

However, having used the Kemperol V210 cold liquid-applied waterproofing membrane from Kemper System for around 30 years, Cawston Roofing suggested that this would offer a more practical and durable alternative for a similar installed

cost. Meanwhile, ABG had developed an innovative ‘blue roof’ drainage system, which puts a high density polyethylene (HDP) reservoir under the growing medium to replace the more conventional SUDS system, reducing the installation time and avoiding costly and time-consuming excavation of separate drainage tanks.

Explains Nick O’Mara from Cawston Roofing: “The Huddersfield University project demonstrates how important it is to consider specification decisions in a holistic sense rather than thinking about material costs in isolation. For the green roof, avoiding the need for a SUDS system saved time, money and costs on site. For the waterproofing membrane, a change to Kemperol V210 meant that we could be more flexible with the programme and more creative with the roof build up as well as providing an FLL certified root-resistant and robust waterproofing membrane with a guaranteed service life.”

The proposal from Cawston Roofing and ABG was to invert the roof by applying the Kemperol V210 waterproofing membrane

The roof build up for the corporate suite’s metal deck roof featured a vapour control layer installed directly onto the substrate, followed by Kempertherm warm roof insulation

first, followed by the insulation, the blue roof drainage reservoir and then the growing medium.

For the three green roofs, Cawston Roofing applied Kemper System’s Kempertec EP primer direct to the concrete slab substrate and, once this had cured, the Kemperol V210 cold liquid resin was applied. The Kemperol V210 resin saturates a non-woven reinforcement fleece and cures to provide a seamless, monolithic membrane that is tough and permanently flexible. Finally, Cawston Roofing installed 180mm insulation board onto the cured waterproofing system, followed by a slim line breather membrane.

Explains Martin Lambley from ABG: “The sports hall roof has been designed as a wild flower meadow with planting of native species and areas of biodiversity, including log and rock insect nesting boxes and sandy and shingle areas. The other two roofs are at a lower level and are shaded by areas of the new building and adjacent existing buildings so here we used drought tolerant sedums and alpine planting.”

The roof build up for the corporate suite’s metal deck roof featured a vapour control layer installed directly onto the substrate, followed by Kempertherm warm roof insulation. Cawston Roofing prepared the insulated substrate with Kemper System’s Kempertec D primer and, once this had cured, applied Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 waterproofing membrane using the same wet-on-wet process as with the green roof areas.

Nick concludes: “This project really demonstrates how beneficial it can be to consider buildability benefits as well as functionality when specifying a roofing system.”

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A board for all seasons Fermacell, the largest producer of high-performance gypsum fibreboards is seeing increasing demand for its Powerpanel H2O cement boards and has invested in further production capacity and product development to keep pace with demand.

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Originally designed for internal wet rooms, Powerpanel H2O is now also approved for use in facade systems as a direct-render board. Both applications are backed by both a ETA (CE Mark) and a BBA certificate. This dual-use from a single product makes Powerpanel H2O the obvious choice for specifiers looking to simplify their product selection and distributors managing their stock levels.

Fermacell Powerpanel H2O has been selected by leading render manufacturer Alsecco for use in its direct-render system,

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Office Build Focus Washroom has installed concealed units, with space for consumables such as liquid soap and paper towels housed behind wall-mounted mirror units

Meeting sky high expectations The number of commercial office buildings has grown rapidly in recent years, especially in London and the South East. With 250 tall towers, landlords are under increasing pressure to ensure their building continues to wow tenants and potential tenants. Trevor Bowers, Director of washroom manufacturer Washroom Washroom, addresses how washrooms, which are often used as a marker by which to judge the rest of a building, can be designed or refurbished to meet the high expectations of office workers.

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he humble office washroom has undergone a transformation in recent years, with many now mirroring the style seen in luxury washrooms within the hotel, leisure and high end domestic sector. There has been a definite shift away from function being the sole driver of design, with office workers now looking for a home-fromhome washroom space at work with high specification fixtures and fittings fast becoming the norm.

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Opting for high specification materials, such as glass and real wood veneers in washrooms within the commercial office sector is an ideal way to create a positive and lasting first impression of the building on visitors. Materials such as Corian and Staron are increasingly used for washroom vanities in offices due to their incredible versatility as they can be manufactured in a range of colours and cut to any shape, but are also extremely durable and easy to clean, making for a practical solution without compromising on design. So popular has it become in fact, that Washroom has expanded its in-house Corian manufacturing space within its factory to meet the increased demand.

As well as using high specification materials, the addition of bespoke elements can further enhance an already stylish washroom area to create a wholly

Materials such as Corian and Staron are increasingly used for washroom vanities in offices due to their incredible versatility

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On a recent project at the View from the Shard, Washroom used a vibrant red gloss on the cubicle doors to create a striking space, designed to make an impact

away the need for standalone bins.

Including corporate colours and branding within office washrooms, which thanks to advances in technology can now be more readily incorporated into the overall design through cubicle doors, duct panelling and vanities and through the use of screen printed designs on cubicles and lockers, is another effective way to create an impression on visitors and stand out from the competition. Using colour and branding in washroom areas is also an ideal way to create design cohesion between the washrooms and other areas of the building.

On a recent project at the View from the Shard, Washroom used a vibrant red gloss on the cubicle doors to create a striking space, designed to make an impact.

Another current trend within the commercial office sector is the increased demand for the installation of staff shower

facilities, following the growing number of people walking or cycling to and from work. As commercial property tenants are concerned with attracting and retaining the very best staff it is increasingly important to provide the highest quality staff facilities to create a pleasant working environment.

Commercial landlords who are able to provide these added benefits ensure their building will stand out to potential tenants in the crowded market. Conversely, offices without such facilities can sometimes be branded as old-fashioned.

On several of Washroom’s recent high profile office refurbishments in and around the City of London, a number of bespoke design elements were required. In order to ensure that the design was fully realised as intended, that clients were happy with the end result and that any practical issues were taken into account, Washroom worked closely with the architectural team to create a full mock-up of the washroom area for client approval at the earliest possible stage in the process. This part of the design process was an ideal way to smooth out any potential issues with the design and ensure the finished washrooms would make a positive and lasting impression on visitors, which would in turn have an effect on their impression of the building as a whole.

It is vital to stay ahead of the curve in the commercial office sector to stay let and profitable. Having modern, bespoke washroom facilities which reflect the current trend for stylish luxury, yet are designed to withstand the test of time, will go a long way to ensuring commercial office buildings remain attractive to tenants.

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unique space in which end users will feel comfortable. Installing full height cubicle doors for example, not only offers end users ultimate privacy, but also helps to create the home-from-home feel users are looking for.

Considering the life of the washroom, particularly the need for any planned or reactive maintenance, is essential when designing washrooms for office use, as a well-maintained washroom space will continue to create a positive impression.

One way to achieve this is by installing an integrated duct panelling system, which not only makes access for cleaning, maintenance and repair more cost effective and less disruptive for end users, it also adds to the design, creating a smooth finish. Washroom can provide an entirely bespoke system with a wide range of different materials and finishes available, including real wood veneers, Corian, granite, glass, mirrors and laminate to suit any number of different washroom designs and complement the style of the rest of the building.

Integrated consumable units, which are increasingly seen in office washroom design, can be another practical yet stylish addition to an office washroom, and another way to ensure a building stands out from the crowd.

Incorporating concealed consumables as part of the washroom design to create a smooth finish with clean unbroken lines is also an ideal way to ensure the space remains clean and tidy.

On several recent office refurbishment projects, Washroom has installed concealed units, with space for consumables such as liquid soap and paper towels housed behind wall-mounted mirror units, designed to open easily for refilling and with etched symbols on the mirrors for clarity for end users. Waste bins for paper towels can also be incorporated into vanity units, taking

The installation of staff shower facilities responds to the growing number of people walking or cycling to and from work

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Legal & Business

The space race You can hardly turn on the news these days without seeing some sort of ‘housing crisis’ being debated, whether it be the lack of new builds, the rising cost of property, or the difficulties faced by first-time buyers. But could the solution be as simple as devising a process that makes it possible to build a house in just 24 hours?

George Clarke seems to think it might just be.

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he architect and TV presenter knows a thing or two about how homes are built, as shows like Restoration Man and Amazing Spaces prove, but Clarke now wants to show the building industry that a radical shake-up of how houses are created and erected is needed.

Together with House Beautiful, one of the leading interiors magazines in the UK, and the recent Ideal Home Show, Clarke is determined to show The Multi-Generational Home, an affordable, practical, yet stylish home that can be constructed and erected within 24 hours, is a viable way forward.

“I think one of the biggest challenges today is to have affordable homes for all and there are two ways to make that happen.

One is to either make them smaller so you don’t have to pay for as much material and labour; alternatively, you build them quicker.

And one thing that everybody in the building industry says is that we need to make it a faster process, so we have set ourselves the challenge of building a house in 24 hours.” Is

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that a realistic goal? “It is a tough one really; it might even be a bit overambitious, but it is worth experimenting with a prototype along those lines. If nothing else, it challenges the industry to see if we can do it.”

Yet again, not enough new homes have been built this year and Clarke is tiring of the same excuses.

“The Coalition says they need to build 300,000 homes a year and they are only building 120,000 – it’s not enough. It is the biggest problem the country has had for years. And I know the excuse is going to be the economic downturn and terrible weather. I already know those will be the excuses – I’ve heard them before.”

Clarke is therefore imploring the government to fully get behind his scheme.

“We need them with us; it is something that they have got to step up to. The word that is used more than any other is ‘efficiency’.

People say we need to be more efficient; we need to make money stretch further.

But if you think about how we have built houses over the last 30 years, it isn’t much

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Clarke now wants to show the building industry that a radical shake-up of how houses are created and erected is needed

different to how we have built them over the last 300 years: lots of concrete, lots of cement, it takes a lot of time. Look at the way technology is used in other parts of life – we are way behind. We have to raise our game.”

Of course, Clarke knows what he is talking about. An expert at restoring spaces, the Sunderland-born presenter made his name on TV by doing up old caravans and campervans. It’s something that has been close given that every holiday as a child was on four wheels.

It is also why he says that he hasn’t seen a renovation quite like the one he did with his own caravan.

“We bought the caravan for £300 and the plan was to convert it into a real space, particularly for the kids and for holidays.

We’d never done it before so we weren’t contaminated by the system of how you should and shouldn’t do things – we pushed it and made it multi-functional. And if we can take a piece of tat that was destined for the scrapheap and turn into something really then there is hope in there for everybody.

That caravan is evidence that you don’t have to live in a certain way and shows what you can do with a bit of thought, and that goes for a lot of architecture. It’s more about maximising what you have than requiring a huge budget to fulfil a project, and that will always be exciting.”

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RAIN/SuDs

Getting under the surface

Elvetham Heath hailed as an example for SuDS developments

Alex Stephenson, Chair of the British Water Sustainable Water Management (SuWM) Focus Group and Director of Hydro International’s UK Stormwater division, warns it’s high time to get real about surface water management.

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ong-awaited legislation to introduce National Standards for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and make them compulsory for new developments in England and Wales has been delayed yet again.

Despite another period of devastating flooding, the plans, which will make SuDS compulsory for new developments over one property, will now come into force at a later date, yet to be confirmed.

Part of the provisions of the Flood and Water Management Act, the regulations will

end a developer’s automatic right to connect to a public sewer and make surface water drainage systems subject to approval by new local authority SuDS Approving Bodies (SABs), who will then be responsible for adopting and maintaining them.

The SAB responsibility is an important new role for the Lead Local Flood Authorities established in the wake of the Pitt Review, which set out to improve the country’s resilience to surface water flooding in the wake of 2007’s devastating floods.

After persistent delays and repeated

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calls for action by politicians on the Efra committee, it seems almost unbelievable that we are still waiting for SuDS regulations.

Defra has said it needs more time to take full account of the outcomes of thorough consultations with all stakeholders.

Some developers are worried about the costly loss of land required to build spacehungry above-ground ‘natural’ features such as ponds, wetlands and swales.There are also questions surrounding the proper funding for local authorities to maintain SuDS effectively.

It’s not that housebuilders are anti-SuDS – many have been installing good SuDS schemes for the past 10 years or more and these issues are not new to our industry.

The question is why are they the focus of attention now?

Could it be that a significant contributory factor to the delays is a tendency to interpret SuDS too rigidly as ‘natural’ or above-ground drainage features? A pragmatic approach is essential if we are to realise the full potential of sustainable drainage systems in future, especially if widespread retrofitting of SuDs is to be achieved.Technologies are already available that can deliver a satisfactory compromise.

SuDS are often designed to achieve the three principles of the so-called “SuDS triangle” of water quantity, water quality and amenity/biodiversity. SuDS will often include a number of different features where this is practical which could be combined in a so-called ‘management train’ to meet water quantity and quality stipulations for the site.

A SuDS design may include ‘natural’

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SuDS features and/or proprietary manufactured systems.The construction and highways industries are gaining a greater understanding of how to apply and combine the best techniques from the SuDS toolbox successfully.

I believe it’s time to go back to the first principles of what we are trying to achieve in sustainable surface water control as well as treatment of pollutants from runoff, in particular from highways. The key principle of SuDS is to mimic natural drainage paths and processes and to deal with rainwater as close as possible to where it falls – by infiltration where possible. By doing so, the unsustainable outcome of directing surface water into the over-burdened sewer network is avoided.

Innovative technologies – many developed and well-proven by UK companies – are available to reduce the amount of space needed for surface water features. Proprietary solutions can also help to deliver predictable and repeatable maintenance schedules that local authorities can effectively cost.Technologies such as Hydro-Brake Optimum vortex flow controls and stormwater treatment devices such as the Downstream Defender advanced hydrodynamic vortex separator from Hydro International are available to use alongside, or instead of natural features.

It’s vital that Defra gets the all-important design guidance that will accompany the legislation absolutely right. It’s essential that this, and future, design guidance for SuDS takes full account of the toolbox of wellproven technologies available to support natural features.

British standard points the way In the meantime, a new British Standard, BS8582, has been published giving best

practice recommendations on the planning, design, construction and maintenance of surface water management systems for new developments and redevelopment sites.

Although purely a code of practice, the new standard has been written in the spirit of harmonising and updating the “disparate, often cumbersome, and at times contradictory” guidance available to designers and developers of SuDS systems, according to British Standards Institution (BSI) website. The standards also usefully cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, so may help to offer some consistency of approach especially to professionals working across those borders.

BS8582 is offered for use by local authorities, developers, internal drainage boards, water companies and industry practitioners such as consultants and architects. It acknowledges the growing

need for local authorities to scope and review technical submissions relating to surface water flood risk management as part of the planning process. The standard is also designed to address the need for consistent, clear industry guidance that developers can refer to when preparing a planning application, and designing a safe and sustainable surface water management system.

So, whilst being another guidance document, rather than compulsory, the standard can be said to reflect the latest thinking on SuDS design and maintenance and may point the way towards what we can expect from the new National Standards for England and Wales.

In particular, BS8582 includes important guidance on best practice in surface water treatment and guidance on the use of proprietary devices for silt and sediment removal to protect infiltration and storage systems is particularly welcome.

The new standard is designed to be complementary for BS8533 Assessing and Managing Flood Risk in Development and BS EN 752 Drains and Sewers Outside Buildings. Further details are available on the BSI website.

SuDS in Scotland The proposed new legislation is applicable in England and Wales. Different regulations are already in place in Scotland where SuDS have been compulsory since 2003.The successes and lessons learned were highlighted in the recent SuDS in Scotland – Experience and Opportunity Survey.

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Design & Desire multi-purpose hall used for performing arts that would incorporate the school’s environmental and educational values. Legal energy efficiency restrictions had to be adhered to, whilst maintaining the overall feel of light, openness and space.

The layout of the three school sites – the neighbouring Hans-Thoma grammar school, Hebel grammar school and Theodor-Heuss middle school – needed to be redesigned to create a cohesive and uniform institution. In addition to improving the connecting footpaths, transforming the Baumgartnerstrasse into the central campus point and redesigning the transition to the Rosenfelspark, a new shared schoolhouse was to be constructed on the edge of the park.

The aesthetics and diversity of the new schoolhouse earned this project the Best Architect ‘14 award in the public buildings category

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A finely-tuned installation In a bid to reconnect three local schools in Germany, Solarlux was tasked with providing a solution to open up a new shared schoolhouse. The multipurpose hall was designed to provide a dedicated facility that met the needs of the local schools’ educational values. Here, Solarlux unveils how the flexibility of its folding door complemented the scheme.

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he challenge was to unite three local schools in Lörrach, Germany, to form a single campus-style educational institution that includes a new shared schoolhouse for music and art and to design a new

As winners of the competition, the architect AV1, based in Kaiserslautern, was commissioned to take on the project.

AV1 provided a design that offered an indoor/outdoor theatre, multi-purpose indoor/outdoor stage and integrated instructional use. All glass is CE-marked, with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification and surpasses all German standards for air, wind, rain and protection. Solarlux Red Dot award-winning bi-folding SL 82 doors were the main feature of a new school complex.

SL 82 bi-folding doors are designed to take advantage of natural daylight and insulate and ventilate the building.

The impressive, voluminous design, with visible concrete surfaces and generous facade openings, forms a striking highlight in the Lörrach cityscape. The schoolhouse design is shaped by its practical requirements and every function within the school had its own dedicated area.

Two towers are home to the art and music rooms, connected on the ground floor by a two-storey multi-purpose hall. The upper

The SL 82 folding glass door from Solarlux played a key role in underpinning the building’s air of lightness and elegance

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Design & Desire Two towers are home to the art and music rooms, connected on the ground floor by a two-storey multi-purpose hall

can be opened at any point independently of each other and, if desired, can be arranged to act as vertical louvres.

“No other manufacturer was able to offer us this planning freedom over such an opening width,” explained a spokesperson for AV1 architects.

Thanks to an installation depth of just 80mm and the filigree section frames of the panel edges, even when closed, the SL 82 folding glass doors are barely visible – with a panel joint of just 104mm, the sense of space is preserved. The glazing is characterised by its all glass exterior, which is achieved using stepped edge glazing.

Fitted with triple glazing, SL 82 doors boast a U-value of 1.2W/mK, guaranteeing

state-of-the-art thermal performance. The concealed corrosion-resistant stainless steel fittings ensure clean profile lines and safety.

Due to thermal tempering, when broken, the safety glass panel shatters to form small, cube-shaped pieces, reducing the risk of injury.

The system has been designed so that height tolerances and expansions can be absorbed without causing sealing and functional problems. Seals arranged on three levels within the sections provide particularly effective protection against wind and rain.

The panels can be locked from the inside by turning the stainless steel flat handles through 180°. The glass door elements

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floor of the multi-purpose hall acts as a bridge, with a connecting corridor and staff liaison office. The roof terrace can also be used for outdoor lessons in fine weather.

The tower in the music area offers the necessary seclusion for musical activities, and the art area tower, with floor-to-ceiling openings facing the park, conveys the openness necessary for a studio, with plenty of natural light.

The multi-purpose hall, with a surface area in excess of 200m², functions as a neutral filter between the two functional areas.

The building is characterised first and foremost by the large facade openings, which mirror the surrounding countryside.

The multi-purpose hall and venue, shared by the three schools, can be opened up completely to the courtyard to be used in a variety of capacities. In order to satisfy the specific demands of the transparency and energy efficiency of the glass facade, which covers almost the entire width of the connecting structure, SL 82 folding glass doors were used, which enable the southfacing facade to be opened up over almost 16 metres, without the need for pillars.

Maximum flexibility is achieved through segmentation 20 panels approximately 0.77m by 3m were divided into five installations of four panels. The middle three installations can be moved to either right or left as glass panel bundles were secured by top-mounted carriages. Eight pairs of panels

Designed and manufactured to the highest quality, SL 82 folding glass doors are triple glazed to provide ultimate strength and heat insulation

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Design & Desire The impressive, voluminous design, with visible concrete surfaces and generous facade openings, forms a striking highlight in the Lörrach cityscape

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improvements, Solarlux is the definitive leader in glass door and glass element technology.

Company founder and owner Herbert Holtgreife demands the highest standards in terms of design, quality and energy efficiency of all Solarlux products, endorsed by national and international certification. His vision and overriding desire to create living spaces maximised by daylight has resulted in

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incomparable product development.

Solarlux’s advanced technology and expertise safeguards the primary functions of security, soundproofing and heat insulation, whilst maximising space. The award-winning company for product design is acknowledged in European, Asian and American markets.

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fold inwards, and privacy screens and antiglare features are integrated flush with the inside covering.

The high-quality stainless steel carriages and guide rails can be slid effortlessly to the side with just a flick of the wrist. At the client’s request, the carriage floor tracks were integrated flush with the floor so, when the elements are opened, the inside and outside blend seamlessly together.

The new hall provides an inspiring and communicative space for teaching. Staff and pupils alike use the new building and its multi-purpose hall with adjacent courtyard as a place to meet, perform and interact.

The aesthetics and diversity of the new schoolhouse earned this project the Best Architect ‘14 award in the public buildings category. The SL 82 folding glass door from Solarlux played a key role in underpinning the building’s air of lightness and elegance.

Many of the requirements of the multipurpose hall could be satisfied thanks to their flexibility.

The new schoolhouse has become the hub of the campus, directly connecting each of the schools and the surrounding Rosenfels park. The SL 82 bi-folding glass doors integrate the space and expand to accommodate larger audiences and the outdoors or can segment spaces into smaller classroom/meeting areas.

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Doors & Windows

Mount Pleasant returns to former glory Originally built in the 1880s on the site of Coldbath Fields prison and in its prime, one of the world’s largest sorting offices, the Royal Mail’s Mount Pleasant facility covers an area of some 12 acres and is the centre of around 23 miles of train tunnels that were once used to distribute mail.

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ccupying a prime central London location which straddles the boroughs of Islington and Camden, Mount Pleasant is one of Royal Mail’s biggest freehold sites.

Having now modernised the existing sorting office building (from which it will continue to operate) over the next 10 years it intends to develop a substantial part of the site, providing up to 700 new homes and significant retail and commercial space.

A major part of the mail centre’s modernisation programme saw the replacement of all of the exiting uPVC windows in the main administration building

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with Smart Architectural Aluminium systems.These new products deliver the aesthetic appeal of the building’s original bronze fenestration, echoing its slim sight lines and finish.When originally built, this imposing building featured large bronze windows; however in a refurbishment in the 1980s, the windows were replaced with white uPVC windows, with the significantly larger sightlines profiles having none of the elegance and style of the original design.The new Smart windows were manufactured by fabricator Multifab and installed by Glassolutions, one of Smart’s approved partners.

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The modernisation programme saw the replacement of all of the exiting uPVC windows in the main administration building with Smart Architectural Aluminium systems

Commenting on the project, Smart’s Technical Services Manager, Anthony Murray, said: “Architects Boyes Rees wanted to reintroduce the distinctive, slim sight lines and bronze appearance of the original windows, features that had been lost through the use of uPVC, and so ultimately specified our Evolution windows for the exterior facades.

Each of the window units is an impressive eight metres wide by four and a half metres high and was manufactured in a dual colour format, with the external profile featuring a bronze polyester paint finish and the internal profile standard white.”

Given the exceptional scale of each window unit, and their corresponding performance requirement, Smart’s technical services team designed and developed a bespoke, 85mm coupling mullion to reinforce and strengthen the system, while retaining its characteristic slim profile.Working to particularly tight project timescales, and in close partnership with both Glassolutions and Boyes Rees, the coupling was developed in just two weeks from enquiry to extrusion and enabled the window units to be coupled together on site during the installation programme.

As part of the redevelopment programme, Glassolutions also installed new windows around the building’s stairwell. Given their location, these windows were required to be externally-beaded to allow maintenance without having to access the lift shaft, and so the Smart Alitherm 47 Heritage window system was specified in a bronze and white finish, the window and door system also providing slim profiles to echo the appearance of traditional steel and bronze windows.

Throughout the project, timescales were compressed.The window installation was therefore achieved in a remarkable nine weeks, the Smart element being completed in the summer of 2013.

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External Wall Finishes

Farrell and Clark clad the elegant Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building at Leeds University with a light and natural large format ceramic granite facade panel to echo surrounding architectural themes

Finished landmarks When ceramic granite ventilated facade cladding was first introduced in the early noughties, architects involved with high profile landmark buildings on university campuses were amongst the first to specify this attractive and versatile modern method of construction.

A decade later, ceramic granite facades are providing striking external envelopes for schools and FE colleges designated as ‘beacons of change’.

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niversity campuses have always been hotbeds of building innovation where architects have been encouraged to push back the boundaries of aesthetic design, pioneer new construction technologies and strive for ever higher levels of sustainability.

Little wonder therefore that when Lancashire manufacturer, prefabricator and distributor, Shackerley, introduced its innovative ceramic granite ventilated facade system, great interest was shown by a raft of architects working on very different university projects.

They saw the commercial appeal and aesthetic and technical benefits of being able to construct mechanically fixed ventilated facades using prefabricated ceramic granite.

This proven engineered material, made

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entirely from natural constituents, could be manufactured in an extraordinarily broad range of styles and colourways opening up limitless new aesthetic design options.

Designed to accommodate external wall mounted thermal and acoustic insulation in the facade cavity, it ticked all the boxes.

“In the beginning, ceramic granite was heralded as a logical and cost effective contemporary alternative to stone,” says Brian Newell, CEO of Shackerley, “but advances in manufacturing technology have led to the creation of contemporary finishes which simply cannot be found elsewhere – metallic, concrete and wood effects for example that will not rot or fade – and polishing treatments that deliver everything from a natural travertine texture to a mirror finish.

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“An attractive, fully vitrified, impermeable material, conforming to all international standards for water absorption and freeze and thaw resistance, it’s ideal for external facade cladding. It also has exceptional strength and hardness, with none of the flaws found in a granite or marble slab.

Prefabricated comparatively lightweight facade panels of just 12mm thick will offer outstanding building protection.”

The first ceramic granite ventilated cladding project in the UK education sector was the University of Swansea’s state-ofthe-art Digital Technium building, developed to foster the growth of the Welsh digital economy. Seeking a cost effective alternative to Welsh slate, Boyes Rees Architects specified Shackerley’s Sureclad system with a bespoke ceramic granite panel (‘Swansea Black’) for the dramatic exteriors (and lofty atrium interior) of their unique building.

Gary Loo, Project Director commented: “This was without doubt one of the most enjoyable projects our practice has ever worked on. I’m delighted with the ceramic granite cladding on the spine wall which gives expression to the elevation and enhances the powerful architecture.”

Sureclad ceramic granite cladding was a key feature of a £16m landmark office development at Leeds University. Despite its standout appearance, the elegant, six-storey Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building with its dramatic sweeping spine maintains

Boyes Rees specified ceramic granite as a cost effective contemporary alternative to Welsh slate at the Digital Technium building at the University of Swansea

External Wall Finishes sympathy with neighbouring architecture.

Nick Cooper, Project Associate at Farrell and Clark said: “Ceramic granite was selected balancing considerations of cost, availability and colour and finish.The facades reflect the natural appearance and light colouration of Portland stone and at the same time blend tonally with the more modern concrete architecture. Despite their relative light weight, the large format panels also have a very substantial appearance which echoes the solidity of the classic 1930s buildings, albeit in a different and contemporary way.”

‘Beacons’ of change

Ryder Architecture chose a highly polished ceramic granite panel to give Grimsby Institute’s flagship development a ‘sense of grandeur’

North Durham Academy convinced Principal David Thornton, a ‘sceptical Yorkshireman’ of the power of architecture to ‘transform lives’

finish, allowing them to take on the colours of the surrounding trees, landscape and sky.”

He added: “Sustainability was also important.The ceramic granite scored an A rating in the BRE Green Guide to material specification, contributing to the credits we achieved under MAT1.” The building subsequently attained a BREEAM rating of Very Good.

One of Britain’s newest academies benefits from Sureclad ceramic granite cladding, this time in a distinctive finish resembling

weathered metal. David Thornton, Principal of North Durham Academy explains why external appearances were so important: “From the beginning the new academy was to be a landmark in Stanley – a physical expression of our core mission to raise aspirations for those living and working in this area.The exterior needed to sit comfortably within its surroundings, using materials that were modern yet functional and representative of the landscape.

“The inclusion of the copper-look cladding and the use of polished and textured stone blocks picked up the industrial themes admirably, giving the building a ‘substantial’ modern and clean look,” he said.

The spotlight is focused on education right now and all investment in new school and college facilities is under political and public scrutiny.What goes on inside the classroom will always be of paramount importance, but as David Thornton asserts, outward appearances, and the careful specification of materials and finishes, can also have a very real impact on its success.

Commenting on North Durham Academy he concluded: “The students and staff have been genuinely inspired by the new building.

Coming into work is a pleasure and we all feel uplifted by our new surroundings. I was originally sceptical about the extent to which architecture and building materials can influence mood, behaviours and well-being.

However, this building has turned a sceptical Yorkshireman into an enthusiastic supporter for the power of architecture to truly transform lives.We are so proud of our new school and our wider community is equally satisfied.”

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These days, ceramic granite facades are used in every sector of the market, from corporate HQs and shopping centres to hotels and hospitals. A number of brand new academies and FE colleges, designed to represent ‘beacons’ of change have recently been clad with the material.

Externally the new academic centre at Grimsby Institute makes an exceptionally strong visual statement as Ryder Architect Mark Clasper explains: “Our brief was to create a flagship building...somewhere aspirational that students could progress towards.We chose Shackerley’s white polished ceramic granite cladding because we wanted a premium material that would help to add a ‘sense of grandeur’. Reflectivity was also a factor. Depending on the time of day the elevations appear to have a mirrored

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Disability

While there is no shortage of companies that offer products for adapting a standard home for the needs of an elderly or disabled person, there are few that look at the complete picture. An exception is AKW, a leading provider of independent living solutions, a company which encompasses both product innovation and design expertise to offer a one-stop shop for accessible living with style.

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he need for an accessible home can cover a whole range of circumstances, but while these can vary, something shared is the challenge that can be posed by two key areas in the home – the bathroom and the kitchen.

If either of these are inaccessible then, effectively, the home as a whole does not enable independent living.

Traditionally, the approach has been to add items such as grab rails, bath seats, toilet riser seats. Although such products can be effective, as add-ons they can be at best intrusive and at worst they can impede access for other members of the family.They certainly don’t add anything to the aesthetics of the home. Paul Tingey is one of AKW’s design experts and says: “It is normal to talk about adapted bathrooms and kitchens, but if we think only in terms of adapting, there is a great danger that the end result will be a compromise. If you try to change a standard bathroom by just adding assistive products to it, you are trying to turn it into something it was never intended to be. Increasingly at AKW we are putting the emphasis on designing, rather than adapting. This means taking a holistic approach and looking at how the space can best be arranged with the most appropriate fittings and fixtures to make it accessible for any user. If you design for a purpose, what you arrive at is much more likely to be fit for that purpose.”

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Of all the spaces in the home, the bathroom is most likely to pose the greatest challenge in terms of accessibility – and in the bathroom, it is the bath that is the most difficult of those challenges.

Working with a wide range of local authorities and social housing organisations, AKW has had a lot of experience of bathroom refurbishment projects. In offering a solution, rather than suggesting ways of trying to make the bath a little more accessible, AKW’s approach is to take the bath out of the equation altogether and replace it with a shower enclosure. Not just

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A whole home approach

any shower enclosure though. Understanding the principles of accessibility, AKW’s designers propose a number of solutions ranging from a low-level shower tray to a full wet-room environment. The result, in many cases, has been no less than transformational.

While the solutions to accessibility lie in the detail, such as easy access shower trays or specially designed electric care showers which offer a range of features not available in conventional showers, AKW also looks at the bigger picture.

The same thinking applies to AKW’s kitchen ranges. Another challenging – and potentially dangerous – area of the home, the kitchen is, nevertheless, also a space where good looks matter. And it is a space that is likely to be used by a variety of different people. So, for AKW, the priority is to design kitchens that look good and will function equally well for anyone. This means including features such as recessed plinths that will accommodate wheelchair footplates, rise and fall worksurfaces and cupboards, pull-out baskets and larder units and appliances designed with accessibility in mind.

Paul Tingey concludes: “From all points of view, we feel it is important that we can offer everything that is needed to create an accessible kitchen and bathroom because these are the key features in a fully accessible home. It helps the designer and installer because our ranges are designed to work together to create a functional whole. It certainly benefits the end user, who will not only have the features they need to make their home accessible, they will also have ranges of beautiful products to choose from – we believe that part of being independent is being able to choose how your home looks as well as how it functions.”

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May Design Series Preview

Exclusive access to high-end design May Design Series, organised by UBM Live Built Environment, is delighted to announce a truly international offering at this year’s show set to deliver just what the industry has been waiting for; an event with a wealth of new, established, international and UK brands signed to the show.

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BM is thrilled to announce a 30% increase in international exhibitors from over 15 countries. It will be joined by Danalight, Stone Italia, Mango Crafts, Alpine Lounge and Weavart to name a few, plus an incredible 72% new brands will now join the best line up to date.

Excitement for the show is fiercely mounting with its new five distinct districts, Kitchen + Bathroom, Decor, DX, Lighting [including Arc] and The Furniture Show.

With close to 300 brands now signed up and rising UBM is pleased to welcome familiar favourites and those both new and ambitious to be part of the May Design Series. New and inspirational brands to the show include Gwinner, Casamania, Dune, Ebb and Flow and PP Mobler to name a selection. It’s clear that London is deemed the gateway to the UK market, and UBM is pleased to introduce these suppliers exclusively to the show.

Deirdre Dyson will be presenting its 2014

carpet collection entitled ‘Designs from the Seashore’ and inspired by the beaches of the Las Perlas islands.The designs incorporate Chinese silk and pure wool, giving the carpets an iridescent appearance resembling water passing over the beach. Each carpet is bespoke and can be either fitted or freestanding, and customers can apply their own creative ideas to Deirdre’s designs to create a personal product that will perfectly complement any individual space. Carpets are available in any shape or size and in a palette of over 2000 shades.

Danish lighting specialists EBB & FLOW combine British and Nordic style with glass, metals and textiles to create modern lighting and decorative solutions designed to bring warmth and beauty to any space.The company will be giving its Spring 14 collection its official launch at May Design Series 2014.

Two popular designs, the Rowan pendant lamp and the cylindrical Pillar lamp, are to be updated with the addition of horizontal

It’s clear that London is deemed the gateway to the UK market, and UBM is pleased to introduce a host of new suppliers exclusively to the show

Deirdre Dyson will be presenting its 2014 carpet collection entitled ‘Designs from the Seashore’

stripes in metallic gold, copper and platinum for a chic modern finish, whilst the Pillar dimpled lampshade range and Glow in a Dome models are now available in a wider range of colours and finishes.

Strengthening the international offering will be focus areas from around the world including Design China, a collaboration with UBM’s sister event Furniture China creating a one-stop destination to see the latest in original Chinese design. UBM will also be working with the Portuguese association AIMMP, to showcase companies renowned for their craftsmanship and quality, highlighting some of the best pieces to come out of Portugal.

Exclusive to the UK, Materia also is back and better than ever bringing their ‘Smart Environment’ exhibition to London.

Previously showcased at the Dutch edition of Material Xperience in January under three unique themes, Smart Techniques, Smart Nature and Smart Lab. Acosorb, Foreco Dalfsen, Esthec, Barrisol, are just some of the names lined up to display some of the most innovative materials in surface design. One particular highlight, Smartscreen by Decker and Yeadon an intelligent, automatic shading system for windows and glass facades where its numerous apertures open and close to permit or deny solar heat gain without consuming electricity.

May Design Series will run from 18-20th May at London ExCeL.Visit the website to register for a complimentary pass.

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CPD Focus

Berry Systems revises OffHighway Barriers seminar Berry Systems has revised and updated its CPD seminar about safety barriers used in car parks and on industrial premises. The revised seminar covers the latest standards and authoritative recommendations. The seminar helps to explain the differences between highway barriers and those designed for off-highway use such as in car parks or at industrial premises. It also highlights why those differences are important and brings attention to the requirements of the relevant standards, recent amendments and also authoritative recommendations from bodies such as the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institute of Civil Engineers. * martin.hall@berrysystems.co.uk

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CPD for Franke’s new generation of washroom solutions A new CPD has been launched

by Franke Washroom Systems to support a new generation of commercial washbasins and

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Johnson & Starley announces 2014 training course topics Recognised as one of the heating and ventilation industry’s best training providers, Johnson & Starley has announced 2014 dates for Training Programme for installers. The courses cover warm air heating and ventilation technology. Warm air heating courses include a one day familiarisation session on the company’s new WarmCair Condensing range as well as a Heater Replacement/ Upgrade course. Fault Finding & Servicing Warm Air Heaters training is also available. The confirmed dates are: WarmCair Condensing Warm Air Heaters Product Training: 17th April, 15th May and 26th June 2014; Warm Air Service and Fault Finding: 1st May 2014; Warm Air Installation Training: 12th June 2014. * marketing@johnsonandstarley.co.uk

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External Wall Insulation

Specified EWI systems, such as those used in Barrow House Birmingham, must be officially accredited and approved for use in high rise application

Black Friar Court, Salford uses Swisslab EWI system

The highs of thermal upgrade Over recent years, the building industry has embraced the benefits of External Wall Insulation (EWI) more than ever before – but not all installations are the same. Mark Gibbs, Facades Technical Manager at Alumasc, a UK manufacturer of external wall insulation and render systems, explains what specifiers should be looking for in their chosen EWI system for high rise.

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WI is a cost effective method of achieving the thermal and aesthetic upgrade of buildings.

Installation of EWI systems involves fully encapsulating the building with insulation boards which are fixed to the substrate, strengthened by a reinforcement mesh and over-coated with a choice of high performance, attractive finishes.

EWI has been used in the UK for the refurbishment of high rise projects for over 25 years. The solution is particularly effective for, although not limited to, high rise social housing schemes of non-traditional or traditional type construction. The poor thermal performance of many of these blocks has been addressed by specifying EWI, providing a U-Value to comply with

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current Building Regulations.

Fast-track building methods used to construct many high rise blocks have, in the past, led to condensation and water ingress as a result of wind-driven rain and cold bridging effects, creating low energy efficiency due to lack of thermal insulation.

EWI provides protection to the building fabric and in most cases is capable of eradicating these problems.

To achieve the thermal requirements of the project, the appropriate type of EWI insulation board is selected then mechanically and adhesively fixed to the substrate. A polymer modified reinforcing base coat, incorporating a fibreglass reinforcement mesh, is then applied.

Once the base render has fully cured,

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there is a choice of finishes ranging from the more traditional dash or painted renders, to more modern through-coloured silicone renders.

The new render finish will transform the appearance of the high rise block, improving the local area in general and encouraging a positive social impact. The thermal blanket also improves air tightness and acoustics (insulation choice and substrate dependent).

High rise EWI specification is different to that of low rise because the insulation boards must be adhesively and mechanically fixed (subject to manufacturer’s certification). Wind load calculations are essential so as to generate a project-specific mechanical fixing pattern for the insulation boards. The edge zones, external corners and openings require increased mechanical fixings to accommodate the higher wind loads in these locations. The calculations must always be conducted by Structural Engineering Consultants to ensure structural stability, required performance and system longevity. The insulation board adhesive and high rise mechanical fixing pattern increases the square metre material and install costs in comparison to low rise.

Specified EWI systems must be officially accredited and approved for use in high rise application. A large scale fire test or reaction to fire test is required for the system when used above 18m in height. Technical guidance is available from the system manufacturers.

During the project, system manufacturer site surveyors work closely with their registered and fully-trained EWI installers to ensure that the install is as per the

External Wall Insulation

High rise EWI specification is different to that of low rise because the insulation boards must be adhesively and mechanically fixed

specification and that all details are installed in accordance with the system manufacturer’s and project designer’s detail drawings.

As well as through-the-wall square metre rates, compared to low rise there are additional detailing considerations. These include parapet, lightening conductor, CCTV, external lights, robust window cill details, and ground floor entrance areas etc.

EWI system manufacturers provide their own site install inspection regime. The site surveillance methodology requires a regular and thorough check of the EWI install. It is

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critical that all the detailing is robust and installed as per specification. Once the wall access is removed any repairs are more difficult and costly to address than for low rise projects.

Scaffold and mast climbers are the typical options for access. Scaffold ties need to be fixed in the most practical locations and protected scaffolding is recommended.

Alternatively, mast climbers are an economical and faster track option for EWI install but offer less protection to newly installed work. Programming considerations should always allow for weather conditions.

The install will be signed off in stages and a final inspection by the system manufacturer is required before the project warranty is issued to the client. The system manufacturer will also address any questions and queries post install. This may include advice on maintenance and fitting of fixtures through the EWI system.

External Wall Insulation is covered by 10-25 year system manufacturer warranties and in the case of ECO (Energy Company Obligation) funded projects, a 25 year guarantee is provided by a third party insurance company.

System manufacturers should provide a before, during and after service for high rise. This includes a pre-survey and project specification, mechanical fixing pullout tests including wind loading calculations and a consulting engineer’s report along with specialist technical advice and maintenance guidance.

EWI is a cost-effective and energy efficient solution for high rise blocks

allowing for an aesthetic transformation of the building and the surrounding area.

Improved thermal performance results in less fuel consumption and therefore less CO2 emissions leading to a typical saving of around 30% on tenants’ heating bills.

The carbon savings contribute to the Government’s target to cut CO2 emissions by 80%, based on 1990 levels, by 2050.

This carbon saving EWI measure is, in part, ECO-funded by utility companies, with a contribution from the Local Authority or Landlord.

EWI can also be combined with other measures such as communal heating system upgrades, to maximise ECO funding thus significantly reducing the cost of the refurbishment works.

With stringent processes in place for the correct specification and installation of EWI on high rise projects, along with a comprehensive warranty package, safe, durable and thermally efficient buildings can be successfully achieved with the added benefit of attractive facades.

Alumasc has developed its High Rise Building Policy as a measure to safeguard all parties involved in High Rise EWI installation. It serves to provide the client with peace of mind that the install will be carried out to strict Health and Safety standards, ultimately ensuring the long term well-being of the building’s tenants.

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Drainage & Landscaping Hauraton RECYFIX PRO 100 channel system, fitted with FIBRETEC C250, 9mm slot gratings, was used to drain the paved playgrounds and asphalted car parks

Academy achieves the perfect blend Oldham Academy North, the latest Academy commissioned by Oldham Council, was handed over on time by main contractors Willmott Dixon ready for its official opening in April 2013. This £18.5m E-ACT sponsored academy is a custom built facility on the former Newman College site in the Royston district of Oldham, Greater Manchester. The new Academy has places for up to 1200 pupils in the 11-16 year age range.

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he new Oldham Academy North, designed by architectural practice Aedas Architects, is a spacious and colourful three storey building set in sensitively landscaped grounds.With the site being quite flat, and the building surrounded by paved and asphalted surfaces, it was essential rainwater is drained effectively.

A Hauraton RECYFIX PRO 100 channel system, fitted with FIBRETEC C250, 9mm slot gratings, was used by groundwork sub-contractor Westoak Construction to drain the paved playgrounds and asphalted car parks.The channels were also installed along parts the building’s facade and across entrance doors to facilitate drainage.

High stability Since its launched in February 2010, the RECYFIX PRO 100 surface water drainage channel, featuring the innovative FIBRETEC grating, has been specified and successfully installed in numerous United Kingdom drainage projects, including rail station platforms, public squares, shopping malls, sports-fields, tartan running tracks and many other commercial and private applications.

The material, PA-GF used to make the FIBRETEC grating, was especially developed

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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 surface finish that retains its black colour.

The FIBRETEC C250 HEELSAFE slot 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.

The RECYFIX channel component is made from 100% recycled PE-PP. The six sizes offered are 160mm wide and range in height from 75 to 201mm with the FIBRETEC grating factory fitted on all models. As the largest unit is only 4.6kg, RECYFIX PRO channelling is easily handled and quickly installed on site.

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comments:“Light and dark grey granite paving blocks were used extensively to achieve a pleasing aesthetic appearance to the hard landscaping immediately surrounding the Academy 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 effect.”

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Gardens to enjoy all year round

Those looking to enjoy their gardens all year round will welcome the introduction of Gardendreams verandas from the outdoor living company Greensquares.

The new range of aluminium verandas is ideal for relaxing and soaking up the summer sun and they are also perfect for those late autumnal evenings, with just the addition of a heater. Manufactured from high quality aluminium, these stylish verandas are solid and safe in any conditions. Simply attach to the side or back of the house to provide an additional outdoor living space from which to enjoy the garden.Where space is an issue, Gardendreams verandas also come in detached versions. ( *

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Combat risk to public health Floods, grease balls, manhole overflows and choked sewer drains all pose a risk to public health. So what are the causes?

The lack of will? The lack of knowledge? Who is to blame when there are laws, regulations, experts/local authorities and building control (part H Building Regulations)? Water Companies and Water Utilities employ The Water Industry Act (BS EN 1825-2;2002 & 1:2004 EN 124:1994 & EN 124:1994, EN1253-4) but do not seem to have the will to implement these regulations. Could it be down to the cost of implementing compliance or have we not yet discovered how to profit from this particular risk? To obtain expert advice on compliance and how to make sure you are abiding by the law, contact Aluline. *

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Brochure highlights pumped drainage Comprehensive details on an extensive range of pumped drainage systems are included in a new 28 page brochure from Delta Membrane Systems, produced in association with the company’s service partner PPS – Packaged Pump Systems. The brochure itself highlights the Dual V3 standard ground water chamber, Foul V3 standard foul water chamber, and Single V3 for limited applications. Upgrade versions are also detailed.

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Porcelain paving range expands with continuing success Greensquares has introduced two new colours to its successful Refin Porcelain Paving range. Adding a sense of style and elegance, Refin porcelain tiles and paving are available for both indoor and outdoor use with a thickness of 10 or 20mm as appropriate for the application. Optional pedestal supports reduce both time and cost of installation and allows Refin to be used as a simple retrofit, eliminating the need for unnecessary heavy machinery and large-scale earth works. The introduction of two new colours, ‘light grey granite’ and ‘dark grey granite’, expands its extensive range of colour schemes as demand for porcelain flooring, both indoors and outdoors, is ever growing. *

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Alutec revives Moreteyne Manor Capturing the elegant aesthetics of period architecture, Alutec’s Tudor downpipe aluminium rainwater system has been installed at Moreteyne Manor, an exclusive Grade II* manor house that dates back to 1562, to replace its old PVC system.

Alutec’s Tudor downpipe system offers the traditional look of cast iron rainwater systems, but with the modern performance characteristics expected from 21st century homes.The aluminium Tudor downpipe system features the uniquely textured Heritage Black finish, achieved using polyester powder coated paint. Critically however, the Tudor downpipe system delivers performance benefits such as easy installation and minimum maintenance, as well as excellent longevity, durability and sustainability. ( *

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HVAC

With the impending implementation of Part L Rinnai has a comprehensive range of products that already go the extra mile in terms of efficiencies

Building in total control According to water heating expert Rinnai, heating and hot water account for more than one third of UK business energy consumption, so having firm control over this area can help to reduce energy bills and achieve those all important CSR environmental requirements on carbon reduction.

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Rinnai is pioneering the development of sophisticated technology that will seamlessly integrate its hot water systems into BMS protocols

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innai has focused the considerable resources and unrivalled expertise of its extensive R&D department on developing controls for its Infinity range of energy efficient condensing gas fired continuous flow water heaters that are compatible with the popular forms of Building Management Systems (BMS) used in today’s modern buildings.

Rinnai is pioneering the development of sophisticated technology that will seamlessly integrate its hot water systems into BMS protocols.The move allows ultimate control and maximises energy efficiencies in large buildings, even in multi-tenanted sites.

BMS uses a combination of technologies to monitor and control the environment and functions of large office blocks, industrial, retail or public sector premises. It provides automation, alerting, reporting and control capability, so FM professionals are able to regulate and measure multiple systems in the building from a central point, not necessarily in the building itself. BMS enables and maintain the optimum balance of environmental conditions, energy usage and operational requirements.

According to Chris Goggin, Operations Manager at Rinnai: “Traditional energy supply

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networks are under increasing pressure, with some industry experts predicting power cuts by 2017, so it is essential that as a responsible manufacturer we do our utmost to produce economical and highly efficient products that will help to limit the overload.

“As we move inevitably towards ‘smart’ grids for the distribution of our energy supply and with the development of smart monitoring to support those smart grids there is now a desperate need for BMS compatible smart controls for heating and hot water systems to keep energy costs at a manageable level.”

Goggin draws this analogy: “You wouldn’t leave a car engine running overnight just so it is ready to use in the morning and we must apply the same commonsense approach to buildings.There is no point leaving a gas appliance on all the time when it is only going to be needed to heat hot water at certain times of the day. Rinnai’s development and investment in integral smart controls for its appliances compatible with sophisticated BMS, allows easy monitoring which in turn identifies areas where energy is being wasted.”

With the impending implementation of Part L Rinnai has a comprehensive range of products that already go the extra mile in terms of efficiencies and are effectively future proofed against any future changes in legislation. The addition of smart controls to the Rinnai commercial condensing range is further testament that Rinnai takes its responsibilities as a manufacturer very seriously.

Goggin emphasises that intelligent controls that boost the performance of heating and hot water systems must not be looked on as a desirable option but as a fundamental component of any installation. “Technically advanced Rinnai Infinity units equipped with smart controls definitely have their part to play as they cut emissions and are very frugal on gas consumption.They are also very much part of the future as they work extremely well as boosters for renewable systems – I believe hybrid systems will become more and more common as we go forward.

“There is a responsibility by industry to monitor and control energy usage, which means those manufacturers who are most adaptable will survive as they support the drive towards a greener industry,” says Goggin. “The controls will be available at the end of the year and at a very competitive price.”

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Evinox adopts a combined approach Evinox is excited to announce the launch of the ModuSat CHHC Combined Heating & Cooling Interface Unit range.

Perfect for homes connected to a communal scheme that require both heating and cooling throughout the property.

The ModuSat combined heating, hot water and cooling unit provides simultaneous heating and cooling and the instantaneous production of hot water. Designed to simplify apartment installations where cooling and heating is required; the CHHC unit features a small footprint that minimises required cupboard space, with easy access for service and maintenance.

The heating, DHW & cooling plate heat exchangers are housed within a single cased unit with high quality fully insulated separation between the hot and chilled zones.The unit can be provided in either floor standing top connection or wall mounted bottom connection orientations making it suitable for a wide number of installation configurations.

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a number of plate size options to meet a range of cooling, heating and DHW requirements and can be supplied complete with a ViewSmart room controller featuring humidity control.

Evinox combines the expertise and independence to deliver lifetime communal heating packages for any project brief. It provides a complete Communal Heating solution including Central Plant Room Equipment, Modusat Heat Interface Units Service and Maintenance Packages and Energy Metering, Billing and Remote Surveillance.

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HVAC BSS boss the radiator

Air curtains on call at BT Newgate JS Air Curtains has supplied two Zen air curtains and a Rotowind revolving door air curtain for use at BT’s global HQ at Newgate Street, London.The air curtain system was designed by entrance specialists, Blue Chyp, who developed a custom solution. JS Air Curtains supplied two 1m electricallyheated Zen air curtains for use above the pass doors.The Zen is part of JS Air Curtains’ Designer Range and has a contemporary architectural style. It can be fitted with bespoke fascia panels of different materials and any RAL colour.

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A heating solutions provider who can think out of the box and is prepared to be flexible is a valuable resource for any contractor. For example, the prison service recently consulted with BOSS RIOpanel to develop a radiator with no easily detachable parts that might potentially be used as weapons.The BOSS RIOpanel Compact was reengineered with secured side panels and top grille and now the radiator is in demand at other prisons.

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AET Flexible Space has recently supplied Under Floor Air Conditioning (UFAC) equipment to another high specification refurbishment in the Soho area of London at 76-88 Wardour Street. AET Flexible Space Under Floor Air Conditioning was specified by the Consultant URS as an ideal solution for overcoming the height restrictions, unique structural elements and floor plate configuration, whilst maintaining a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.6m on all of the five office floors. The UFAC system proposed by AET Flexible Space was a zonal CAM-C system utilising the floor plenum beneath the raised access floor as the ventilation duct for the supply and return air. *

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Pegler Yorkshire, a market-leading manufacturer of plumbing and heating products, will be exhibiting on stand 28 at this year’s PHEX Show, taking place at Alexandra Palace, London from 20th – 21st May 2014. ‘Connect and Control’ will be Pegler Yorkshire’s theme as it displays a range of technologically advanced products and showcases how it offers both systems and solutions for connecting and controlling flow for plumbing and heating applications. Connect helps to improve building installation processes for contractors and installers, whilst Control features products that are especially aimed at improving building performance through energy and water management. brochures@pegleryorkshire.co.uk

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Rinnai provides a continuous flow Rinnai, a leading continuous flow gas fired water heater manufacturer, has launched its newly redesigned, informative and extremely user-friendly website designed to offer an invaluable resource for contractors, installers, merchants, specifiers and architects. For installers, the website allows access to easily downloadable technical specifications and literature. A ‘Help Me Choose’ button allows direct access to Rinnai experts who, recognising that every application is unique and that choosing the right product can be daunting, will be available to help via landline, email or mobile phone. A dedicated FAQ section is also included.The website will also flag up information about Rinnai events, including Rinnai Roadshows and CIBSE approved CPD seminars. *

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Sleek heating integration for car showroom

Situated in Dunmow, Essex, P&A Wood is the only independent Rolls-Royce Motor Cars franchise in the UK. Brothers Paul and Andrew Wood both left Rolls-Royce to start their own business working exclusively with Rolls-Royce and Bentley motors in 1967.To define the old from the new, P&A Wood has built a new showroom which sits across the road from the original.The company was looking for a heating partner that held the same values and customer service standards as it did. Due to its customisation ability, sleek design and “hidden” application, P&A Wood chose Jaga’s Mini Canal trench heating system to border the complete perimeter of the showroom. ( *

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ranke Washroom Systems, also known as Franke Sissons, is a leading provider of stainless steel and solid surface washroom solutions and is one of four market-leading names brought together by The Way 2 Solutions. This one-stop concept, which has proven very effective throughout mainland Europe, brings Franke Washroom Systems together with Forbo Flooring Systems, Dorma door-locking systems and Ettlin Lux LED lighting and textiles to create a complete resource for washroom design and specification for every commercial setting no matter what the budget available from three tiers of specification; economy, business and first-class.

The Way 2 Solutions for washrooms brings Franke Washroom Systems together here with Dorma furniture systems to create a bespoke commercial washroom

Multi-brand one-stop design solution Franke Washroom Systems is launching a brand new concept in the UK with The Way 2 Solutions to design, plan and supply touch-free commercial washrooms.

Combined experience Andy Dukelow, Managing Director of Franke Sissons explains the thinking: “These partner brands and companies have hundreds of years of combined experience designing commercial washrooms. We have worked for many years to provide water saving, innovative, hygienic and sustainable washroom solutions all over the World.

“This new offer means that architects and specifiers can use The Way 2 Solutions with total confidence that what they specify will serve their own customers for many years to come. All products are CE Marked and carry WRAS approvals, in addition many carry the BMA’s Water Label for efficient water use too. Our aim is to save our customer’s time, money and valuable resources in the specification process.”

On The Way 2 Solutions display are water saving products including touchfree taps, the latest flush controls, low flush WCs, water free urinals, a touch free cubicle and the very latest water control technology from Franke Washroom Systems’ A3000 management system which can be connected or partially connected to a buildings own management system.

Completely touch-free washrooms can be specified thanks to a complete range of no-touch products on display.

Andy Dukelow concludes: “From the sanitary ware to the fittings, the lighting to the ceiling and from the floor to the cubicles, the entire project can be specified from the products and services on display.

It’s a genuinely unique proposition with the cast iron guarantee of longevity and customer support.”

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Finsa’s CompacMel Plus is the natural evolution of wood-based fibreboards: a compact, high density wooden fibreboard (>1000 kg/m3) with excellent mechanical properties and a high strength melamine coating.

CompacMel Plus is the right board for sports and commercial facilities, school, office and kitchen furniture, hospital and hotel equipment, public bathroom cubicles, partitions, panelling, etc.

Unbeatable performance

FINSA appoints exclusive distributor of CompacMel Plus The wood products specialist Lawcris has been appointed by the Spanish panel producer Finsa as the exclusive Showhouse Ad distributor in the UK for its product CompacMel Plus.

An advanced solution in wood, specially designed for use in highly humid indoor environments or in applications requiring high resistance, CompacMel Plus represents an unbeatable alternative price-wise to the more expensive solid grade laminate.

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades stability.

In addition, WoodEx is made from finger jointed lamells which are glued together, and James Latham can supply the product either as finger jointed or as one piece.

Greater choice

Accoya wood is a perfect solution for windows, where aesthetics, less frequent maintenance and insulation value are key factors

Modified timber provides the answer

James Latham’s Group Product Sales & Development Manager, Paul Leach, commented: “As demand for sustainably modified wood continues to grow, whether for windows, doors, decking, cladding or other joinery applications, Accoya is a fantastic material for external specification.”

He added: “Having introduced WoodEx to the market last year, we have had a fantastic reaction from the joinery and construction sectors due to the options it offers. In line with growing demand, our stock of WoodEx now covers a wide range of sizes and species and provides a versatile addition to our already extensive timber range.”

WoodEx is available ex-stock in lengths of 0.8 to 3m, (6.0m in finger jointed faced Redwood) and in sizes ranging from 48 x 95mm to 72 x 120mm. Special sizes and lengths are also available to order.

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Long-term stability Guaranteed for 50 years in exterior use and 25 years when used in the ground, Accoya is produced using modified, fast growing species and can be safely recycled.

As impressively durable as the highest quality tropical hardwoods, Accoya is a quality, long lasting product that is

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suitable for a wide range of external joinery applications including windows, doors, decking, structural and much more.

Plus, Accoya is a perfect solution for exterior cladding, siding and facades where aesthetics, less frequent maintenance, dimensional stability, durability and insulation value are key factors. Accoya’s versatility makes it ideal for use in residential, commercial and industrial structures.

Produced from laminated Oak, Sapele and European Redwood, WoodEx offers numerous features and benefits. It has two high quality, clear faces for use in joinery applications and is ideally suitable for use in timber doors and windows as the product offers greater dimensional

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades Metal Technology products create cool looks in Edinburgh Major milestones celebrated by FDIS Two years since it launched, the UK’s Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) now has more than 400 candidates registered on its online training programme and more than 150 fire door experts who have passed the FDIS Diploma and are using the designation DipFD. People are signing up to the Diploma programme at an increasing rate.There are now 15 certificated inspectors who are working with property owners and facilities managers to carry out full fire door audits and to provide appropriate recommendations for repair, maintenance and improvements. ( *

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Metal Technology has provided a range of products on one of Edinburgh’s newest destination hotels. Situated in the exciting new mixed-use district known as “SoCo”, in the heart of the Old Town, the 259 bedroom Ibis hotel forms a key element of the £30m scheme.

The Metal Technology System 17 Curtain Walling and System 9 Flush Glazing facade creates a cool contemporary exterior for the hotel, reflecting the historic buildings around it in an amalgamation of new and old. System 17 offers the designer a wide and diverse range of profiles that provide structural integrity, weather performance and thermal enhancement. *

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Ventrolla helps railway station windows get back on track As part of a £10m renovation effort to restore the Grade II listed Chester Railway Station, the sash windows dating back to 1848 have been restored by leading period window specialist Ventrolla. It was imperative that the new windows retained the heritage without compromising on quality.The unique Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System (VPSS) was installed to combat draughts and reduce external noise.The sash cords were replaced, pulleys serviced and sashes correctly balanced to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the windows. The original curved window located in the Training Room was given a complete overhaul, replacing the single-glazed panels with bespoke slim double-glazed units. *

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A higher standard of security Gilgen Door Systems has launched a new range of burglar-resistant automatic sliding doors designed to target harden buildings from the threat of break-in, theft and criminal attack. The Gilgen SLX - RC (Resistance Class) automatic door is one of the first to have passed the latest EN1627 (2011) European burglar resistance standard.

Buildings can now benefit from the enhanced security of the Gilgen SLX - RC doors

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ilgen Door Systems commissioned the highly acclaimed German testing institute TÜV Nord to test two of its models; the SLX RC2 and SLX RC3 automatic door. Equipment such as crow bars, club hammers and drills were used to try and force the Gilgen doors open over a sustained time period without success. The doors also withstood static loads (RC2 = 3000 N / RC3 = 6000 N) and also successfully passed the dynamic impact test with a pendulum weight of 50kg.

“We are absolutely delighted to have passed the European burglar resistance standard with the Gilgen SLX - RC range and look forward to offering customers a higher level of security for their entrance systems,” says David Cerquella, Managing Director at Gilgen Door Systems.

Buildings used by high value retailers,

The elegant profiles of the Gilgen SLX - RC mean there is no difference in appearance from a standard automatic door

Government departments, banks, forecourts, pharmacies and other commercial operations can now benefit from the enhanced security of the Gilgen SLX - RC doors helping to reduce the risk of break-in and theft. Additionally, loss prevention and reduced insurance premiums resulting from the enhanced security will provide a good return on investment.

No compromise on aesthetics The Gilgen SLX - RC can be installed as a single or bi-parting door system, with or without glazed panels. A Gilgen Fluveri multipoint locking mechanism is fitted as standard and the door set provides easy, convenient and hygienic access when in normal operation. The elegant profiles of the Gilgen SLX - RC mean there is no difference in appearance from a standard automatic door and it will therefore suit any building facade without compromising the overall aesthetic design.

Gilgen Door Systems is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of automatic doors, security roller shutters and industrial doors. Its Rolegard range of security roller shutters is certified to LPS, Issue 7, Level 2, 3 and 4 and designed to protect premises with a medium to high level security threat. Uniquely the company supplies and supports both automatic doors and industrial doors through a national service team of 90 professional engineers.

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BOS offers the best of doorset solutions The use of steel door frames as an essential component in doorsets is rapidly gaining popularity in the UK. During the past few years, cost has been the driving factor and all too often buildings have been completed with materials not designed to withstand the rigours of everyday use.

Ongoing maintenance costs are a continual overhead for building owners, whether education authority, health trust or hotelier.

As one potential client recently commented:

“We don’t have a problem with door frames; we just paint them every year!”

Best Of Steel (BOS) is a market leader in Europe for ‘project’ door frames, producing

over 1000 frames per day. Frames which are designed to last the lifetime of the building and finished to high standards, uniform in quality from first to last.

Working in close partnership with door manufacturers and doorset providers, BOS frames are surprisingly cost effective with all finishing and preparation completed before delivery to the project. They are designed for ease and speed of installation and manufactured to the building requirement, both in terms of style and function.

CasePlus Solutions is an excellent and award-winning example, where access control systems, locking and automatic door operation are built into the frame. There are few systems which allow for complex hardware to work in complete harmony.

One of these systems is the Sino frame, designed with the slimmest of architrave, again expertly engineered to house concealed hinges and closing devices.

BOS has an impressive international portfolio of completed projects in mainland Europe, Irish Republic and the UK.

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VBH unveils new PVCu catalogue VBH has unveiled Issue 2 of its catalogue of hardware and ancillaries for the manufacture and installation of PVCu windows, doors and patios. Much has changed with VBH’s range since the publication of Issue 1 and, although many stalwart products carry through from that first issue, the majority are new. The company’s own greenteQ range has expanded hugely and features heavily with products for all frame types. There is no shortage of branded hardware from VBH’s key market partners. New developments include new manual and automatic door locks, door handles, 1 and 3-star profile cylinders, security handles and letterboxes. *

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DORMA makes a grand entrance At the Grand Arcade shopping centre in Cambridge, the upgrade of two main customer entrances had to meet exceptionally high performance standards. Designed by architects Chapman Taylor and built by Coulson Building Group, the £220m Grand Arcade originally opened in 2008.

With concerns about heat loss from the premises, owners Universities Superannuation Scheme re-appointed Coulson to install two new entrances – featuring toughened glass and DORMA ED 250A automatic closers to minimise energy loss.

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Alpro launches new range of Optima surface door closers The Alpro Architectural Hardware Division of IEC Limited announces the release of its new Optima range of fully CE certified surface door closers.The door closer range comprises the Optima170 cam action closer with adjustable strength from 2-4, complete with sliding track and arm, the Optima 980 surface closer with standard arm and the Optima 28A surface closer, strength 2-5 with standard arm and back check. All three closers come in an attractive silver finish. In line with current European and industry legislation, all three Optima closers have been independently tested in the UK to the requirements of BSEN 1154. (

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades The five storey building had fallen into disrepair and Crittall Windows was approached to provide a solution

Pegasus takes flight with Crittall Pegasus House is an iconic building in Filton, Bristol which was once the domain of hundreds of aircraft personnel. Lying empty for over 20 years, the building has now had a ÂŁ70m major makeover and Crittall Windows has been instrumental in the transformation.

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he Grade II listed building, originally designed by famous architect Austin Hall and constructed in 1936 is being refurbished as part of a rolling programme which involves the re-building of the whole of the original Bristol Aeroplane Company site. The five storey building had fallen into disrepair and Crittall Windows was approached to provide a solution to replacing all of the 430 Crittall windows with modern high performance steel units that replicated the originals and were in keeping with stringent planning approvals.

Crittall Windows played a key role in the specification process, initially producing a report, developing a product specification and then drawings for planning approval.

The company then installed a pilot window and helped contractors, Capita Symonds to produce a Heritage Statement to help gain planning approval.

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the forerunner of the Standard Metal Window (SMW) featuring horizontal glazing bars and externally glazed with 4mm single glass. The frame sections were ungalvanised and decorated with air drying brush applied paint. Over the years, the profiles had deteriorated badly, with corrosion and missing glass as well as distorted opening lights.

Former glory The Crittall solution involved the installation of CorporateW20 windows featuring 29mm wide Genuine steel glazing bars. The new windows were galvanised, polyester powder coated and fitted with EPDM weatherseals, with frame glazed with 16mm insulating glass units retained with sloped glazing beads that simulate the appearance of the original chamfered putty.

Once completed this year, the site and Pegasus House will be restored to its former glory, with original features such

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as a sculpture of Mercury and the eye catching and familiar Portland stone carved Pegasus by Denis Dunlop on the outside of the building.

When completed the 12-acre Airbus aerospace park, will once again play host to engineers and designers together on one site.

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New Tormax door drive has slimmest profile yet Extending its already comprehensive range of automatic door operators, Tormax has launched the iMotion 2302 sliding door drive. Filling a gap in the market, the 2302 has an especially narrow installation height of just 150mm, making it slender enough to blend seamlessly into the facade of almost any building.

Tried and tested in busy locations worldwide, Tormax iMotion technology was launched just over five years ago and delivers one of the most comprehensive door drive solutions available on the market today.

With product development a high priority at the HQ in Switzerland the new iMotion 2302 successfully delivers a reducedheight operator, allowing a truly minimalist automatic entrance to be created.

All iMotion operators are almost entirely manufactured using recyclable materials

which coupled with exceptionally low-energy operation makes Tormax a sustainable solution in the long-term. Significantly reducing maintenance requirements and down-time, the high torque synchronous motors have none of the parts that usually need replacing such as brushes and gears whilst a health and safety self-monitoring system automatically makes necessary alterations in performance or signals an alert.

The successor to the iMotion 2301 sliding door drive the 2302 is suitable for standard

or special applications with increased door leaf weights of up to 180kgs. Modular by design, expanding any iMotion door system is straightforward and cost-effective as requirements changed and all operators have been tested to DIN EN 18650 / EN16005 (1 million cycles with 4000 cycles/day) and meet all current CE and RoHS requirements.

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Coxdome sheds new light on Waylands Academy The re-roofing of Waylands Academy in Norfolk dating from the 1950s has included the installation of nearly 70 Coxdome Trade Range Rooflights in different sizes, improving both the appearance and the thermal performance of the building while offering optimum natural daylighting to areas such as corridors and kitchens as well as classrooms.The double-skinned polycarbonate enclosures to the Coxdome Trade Range rooflights offer much improved thermal performance. In addition, while the 67 contemporary Coxdome units offer good standards or airtightness and weather resistance where the domes seal against their frame, they were specified with either trickle ventilators or manually operated vents, depending on their location. *

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Kawneer glazing helps women with a WICED view

The UK’s first Women’s International Centre for Economic Development (WICED) showcases almost the full spectrum of glazing from leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer. The manufacturer’s AA100 curtain walling features on striking facetted convex and concave gable screens and is complemented by AA601TE casement windows and series 350 severe-duty commercial entrance doors. The Kawneer curtain walling with 50mm sightlines includes feature face caps that extend above the curtain walling line to provide balustrading to the upper terrace levels while the windows include automatic-opening top-hung vents on the first floor and manual top-hung vents on the ground, second and third floor levels. *

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Comar cares for the community Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed a new build residential care and nursing home in Dorset.The project was completed using Comar 5P.i tilt & turn and 5P.i ECO casement windows.The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked Polyamide Insulated that provides exceptional thermal performance.

Comar 5P.i ECO is a casement window system which includes a 55mm and 75mm option. In a busy social care environment, Comar 7P.i Commercial Door sets are a natural choice. Meanwhile, in the rooms with balconies Comar 7P.i ECO doors were selected and the Comar 7P.i CD Auto Sliding doors were installed in the high traffic communal areas. ( *

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Armstrong Ceilings ring the changes at a new church Axiom canopies from Armstrong Ceilings were specified for a new community church in Buckinghamshire for their aesthetics, acoustics and green credentials.

Some 52 of Armstrong’s Axiom Classic square canopies (1.8m x 1.8m) and 14 triangular ones at half that size, each comprising white mineral Dune Supreme tiles within a 24mm Prelude exposed grid, feature over 1500m2 of the stunning auditorium of King’s Church, Amersham.

Architects Byrom Clark Roberts were briefed with designing a landmark building that had a civic presence but did not look like a church, even incorporating a paved cafe forecourt as public space. It is also future-proof, capable of accommodating a balcony if required in future.

As well as traditional worship, the 375seat auditorium had to be able to cater for

King’s Church is served by ground source heat pumps for low-temperature hot water heating throughout, underfloor heating and heat recovery ventilation that allows more than 70% of the heat to be recovered.

The Axiom Classic canopies are an easily relocatable modular system comprising an aluminium grid with a choice of highly light-reflective mineral, metal or soft fibre tiles manufactured from up to 82% recycled content.

activities including concerts, conferences and banqueting. And it was used as the latter at the celebration service in November 2013.

Byrom Clark Roberts had used Armstrong Ceilings on a church before – the LifeChurch in Sale, Manchester, but the one for King’s Church was developed to incorporate LED lighting into some of the square canopies.

Architect Ian Caveen said: “I came up with the ceiling cloud idea when designing a church in Leeds in 2007. We had used Armstrong Ceilings on a previous scheme but for this one, sustainability was a key issue, so the Axiom canopy was a given.”

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Traditional Flooring UK and Granwax score a ten-strike With its gleaming wooden floors and five full length ten-pin bowling lanes, Dog Bowl is the newest addition to Manchester’s city centre. Alan Ray, Managing Director of Traditional Flooring UK Ltd was called in to renovate the floors. He explained: “Wood floors are used extensively in bowling alleys due to their strength and stability.With the Dog Bowl, the process involved sanding and repairing the floor, followed by sealing with environmentally friendly oils and resins. Granwax’s Hardwax Oil was chosen for its superb wear capabilities, its ease of use and maintenance.” ( *

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AkzoNobel has announced a record investment in its trade paint brands, as part of its commitment to reinvigorating the painting and decorating industry. The £12m investment will include a striking new appearance for Dulux Trade, including new look metal packaging, and a series of product and service innovations to drive the industry into the fore of craftsmanship, quality and professionalism. The first change customers will see is an overhaul of Dulux Trade packaging to give the brand a more professional look and help decorators to demonstrate the quality, performance and value of trade coatings to their customers. *

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nora offers the perfect solution for new sports centre Steeped in history both academically and architecturally, the University of Cambridge continues to grow with the first of several new installations, a prestigious sports centre, now complete.This architecturally stunning building, designed by Arup Associates, was built with sustainability as a top priority and therefore only materials with excellent environmental properties were chosen, including rubber floorcoverings from nora systems. noraplan sentica sheets and tiles from the German rubber flooring specialist were selected for the gymnasium and circulation areas within the vast sports building, thanks to the highly durable material which is extremely hard wearing and preserved for many years. *

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Tarkett flooring put to the toughest test Great flooring deserves perfect cleaning – and now Tarkett’s products are going under the spotlight in a new national showcase for innovative cleaning. The company has teamed up with cleaning experts Scot Young Research (SYR) Resilient to provide all the flooring for a new test centre being built at Lye in the West Midlands.

The centre will be open to the trade by the end of April, offering demonstration facilities for technologically-advanced cleaning machinery and advanced products.

SYR Resilient Manager Steve Parry said: “We’ve had a partnership with Tarkett for

many years – I’ve a background in flooring myself and believe there’s no other company like them in the business. We appreciate the innovation that Tarkett put into all their flooring products because we are innovative ourselves. The centre is the first of its kind and will lead the way in cleaning research and development.”

Tarkett’s range of floor, wall and installation solutions, including Granit Safe.

T, Eclipse Premium, Safetred, iQ Optima and ProtectWALL, is being installed at the centre.

Salespeople will be able to take customers to view the flooring being put to the toughest tests by SYR’s state-of-the-art machinery and cleaning solutions.

Steve Urwin, Tarkett’s UK Marketing Manager, said the company was delighted to be taking part in the new venture.

“Tarkett produces exceptionally hardwearing yet attractive design-led flooring.

This means it has numerous applications, such as in hospitals and schools where extensive cleaning is crucial,” he said.

“SYR Resilient are really taking cleaning machinery and products into the 21st century, and we think the fit with Tarkett is an excellent one. The test centre will also be a great showcase for our existing and new flooring types, and working alongside SYR we’ll be able to use it to demonstrate the unique properties and strengths of our products to customers.”

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Dulux Trade launches Specification Creator tool Dulux Trade has launched a handy online tool to help professionals in building construction and maintenance create detailed paint and woodcare specifications quickly and easily.The Dulux Trade Paint Specification Creator tool allows specifiers to search and filter through AkzoNobel’s decorative portfolio, access product information and select the right coating for the job. By asking a series of questions about factors such as the in-use requirements, substrate, condition and finish, the tool directs users to the most suitable coating options and offers tips and advice, including detailed information on all aspects of painting, from preparation and priming to achieving the best finish. *

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ROCKFON continues to innovate with Inspired by You magazine The second edition of Inspired By You, the ROCKFON annual review of design and architectural trends, has been published. It is available for free download from the ROCKFON website and a printed version is also available upon request. It follows hot on the heels of the relaunched ROCKFON website which incorporates several innovative tools designed to help ceiling selection, specification and installation. Inspired By You is also a cutting-edge multimedia publication.

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Mapei system joins cutting-edge spec A Mapei wall protective and decorative system has been specified alongside an ICF (insulated concrete formwork) at a new build project in Wilmslow.Throughout the project, all external walls were constructed using an insulated quad-lock system. One-component cementitious mortar – Mapetherm AR1 GG – was used to reinforce, bond and level the thermalinsulating panels.To seal and prevent cracks, Mapei’s Mapelastic cementitious waterproofing mortar was applied below ground, to provide a continuous waterproof barrier. Mapei Silancolor Base Coat Primer and Silancolor Tonachino were then applied, to match the property’s white tonachinotoned colour scheme. ( *

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Avoid damp level thresholds A recent investigation suggests in excess of 70% of damp problems associated with level thresholds originate through failure to interface correctly with the inner leaf and outer leaf of the cavity wall.

The Type LTT (Level Threshold Tray) by Cavity Trays of Yeovil is a ready-shaped DPC specifically designed for use on both inner and outer masonry skins at threshold level.

The Type LTT acts as an isolation DPC ‘glove’ enveloping and covering the top and the sides of the threshold masonry.

Once in place, flooring arrangements can interface with those skins at threshold level without danger of wet transference.

Where the Type LTT meets the reveal masonry either side of the opening it continues upwardly and around both

faces of the reveal, wrapping the masonry skin and extending into the actual cavity.

Any reveal cavicloser simply projects downwardly between protective wraps whilst the horizontal DPC in both skins safely terminates at any course level within each protective wrap.

The Type LTT by Cavity Trays of Yeovil promotes a standardised route to dampfree level thresholds.

In isolating the masonry most susceptible to damp transference, the Type LTT permits abutting flooring, abutting insulation and DPCs/membranes to continue over an

inside skin and converge with an exterior skin that itself is isolated from dampness at the point of convergence.

Once fitted to the inside skin, the Type LTT requires no further work and is undetectable when works are complete.

When fitted to the outside skin, it may be trimmed back externally to suit the frame position so it is not readily visible.

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Carea cladding fits the bill at new college FLOORMATE 300A awarded BBA accreditation FLOORMATE 300-A extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation from Dow Building Solutions has been awarded a BBA certificate, offering specifiers valuable third party endorsement for the product’s performance. FLOORMATE 300-A – which is a STYROFOAM-A grade manufactured in the UK – is durable enough to be laid beneath concrete floor slabs, and can help to prevent thermal bridges at floor and wall junctions.Thermal conductivity is 0.034W/mK in a 100mm thickness; the product also offers good compressive strength of 300kPa and a high design load of 130kPa. In addition, FLOORMATE 300A has excellent moisture resistance thanks to its closed cell structure. ( *

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At the new £36m Tresham College on the Corby Campus in Northamptonshire, Carea Acantha cladding created a stylish and decorative external facade and internal walling system whilst helping to deliver outstanding levels of sustainability and energy efficiency.

One of only 12 colleges in England to receive support in the final round of funding from the Learning and Skills Council, the new Tresham College was built to provide an inspirational learning environment for thousands of students. With this in mind, Carea cladding was installed internally and externally by specialist contractor Apex Roofing to complete the stunning aesthetic – whilst offering superb thermal insulation, protecting the building against changes in temperature and eliminating thermal bridging. *

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Remote youth hostel refurb fully prepared Black Sail Youth Hostel has undergone major refurbishment utilising a Firestone UltraPly TPO single ply roof system and designed to blend with the idyllic landscape of the Ennerdale Valley in Cumbria. The roof was peppered with penetrations to accommodate solar panels, solar heating, solatubes and then finished off with a green roof. A robust yet flexible roofing system was therefore essential in order to cope with all the detailing and green roof system requirements, thus making Firestone UltraPly TPO the ideal solution. Firestone UltraPly TPO is a reinforced membrane of flexible polyolefin, containing no plasticizers, nor halogens and is considered a material of low environmental impact. *

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation NFRC launches dedicated roofing campaign The UK’s largest roofing trade association, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), has rolled out a roofing campaign exclusively for the architectural and specification sectors. Entitled ‘Think roofs – think NFRC’, the campaign aims to raise awareness of NFRC and to promote its knowledge and expertise to the architectural community. Via an intensive PR drive, the ‘Think roofs – think NFRC’ campaign will aim to update architects and specifiers on all the latest developments within the roofing industry. Through NFRC’s strict code of practice and standards, vetting procedures, training and wide-ranging technical support, architects will be able to upgrade their knowledge of roofing.

STYROFOAM manufacturer offers Part L 2013 summary STYROFOAM manufacturer Dow Building Solutions has released a new, independent publication summarising key changes to Part L of the Building Regulations, which come into force from April 6 2014. Authored by Huw Evans of JPA Technical Literature Ltd, the guide includes: a summary of what has changed in all five compliance criteria compared to the 2010 Part L amendments; information on the new Fabric Energy Efficiency (FEE) standard for new dwellings; summaries of elemental U-value limits for new dwellings and new buildings other than dwellings; and an overview of changes to guidance on existing buildings. ( *

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Brass quays Recent renovation of the Strömkajen quayside – one of Stockholm’s most iconic and busiest areas – included a range of new terminal buildings, serving local ferries and sightseeing boats, and characterised by Nordic Brass cladding. Roofs and walls are clad with Nordic Brass, which harmonises well with the stone and stucco facades in the background and creates a unified, sculptural architectural expression. In addition, the Nordic Brass surfaces were burnished by specialists and variations in surface texture achieved using a range of techniques. On this exposed quayside site, Nordic Brass also offers great corrosion resistance and durability. *

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LEVATO MONO, a next generation paver system Pavers comprised of a 20mm single layer of load-bearing porcelain stoneware, with incredible technical and aesthetic features.

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Building Elements

Call for Brick Awards 2014 Once again, the search is underway to find the best brickwork in action for the 2014 Brick Awards, organised by the Brick Development Association.

The Awards are one of the top design and construction awards in the country and show just what brick – the UK’s most popular cladding material – can achieve.

Last year’s winners included the Ortus, a learning facility in London, Carmelite Monastry in Liverpool and the Britten –

Pears Archive in Suffolk.

Entrants are judged on a wide range of architectural design factors including demonstrating the building fabric’s sustainability credentials and the aesthetical choice, blend and bond of brick.

The judges are also seeking attention to

structural and aesthetical brick detailing, the building’s contribution to its context and quality of craftsmanship.

17 prestigious trophies are up for grabs. A new category was introduced last year – the BDA Chairman’s Award.

This award is outside the judging panel and is in recognition of a project which fulfils a need that the Chairman considers important.

The Awards are open to anyone, whether they are architects/designers, building owners, developers, housebuilders, contractors or brick manufacturers. The only stipulation is that the project – unless it’s featured in the Worldwide category – must feature clay bricks or pavers made by BDA members.

The 2014 Brick Awards will be presented at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel in London on 12 November.

Further information about the categories is available on the BDA website where an entry form can be downloaded. The closing date for entries is 14th June 2014.

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Electrosonic helps unfold the legend of Stonehenge Ecobuild proves perfect platform for new launch Elta Fans has reported an excellent response to the launch of its new residential product range. Elta chose Ecobuild as the platform to launch the new range, recognising the important role that ventilation has to play in achieving the healthy, energy efficient and sustainable homes of the future. Particularly popular was the MORI dMEV unit, which has achieved exceptional performance results under independent, third party testing by the BRE. Designed specifically to offer decentralised mechanical extract ventilation, with a stylish front fascia which makes it suited to the most modern of kitchens or wet rooms. ( *

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Since its opening in December 2013, the new Stonehenge exhibition and visitor centre has welcomed over 50,000 visitors.

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Hilti attains BBA certification for Eurofox Innovative construction products manufacturer, Hilti has attained British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification for its complete Eurofox facade technology portfolio.Incorporating both the rainscreen systems and rainscreen cladding support systems, key performance factors independently assessed by the BBA included mechanical resistance and stability, behaviour in relation to fire, drainage and ventilation and durability. The accreditation means that Hilti is now able to offer both BBA approved facade systems and Construction Products Regulation (CPR) compliant fastenings, meaning a fully harmonised design between the two key elements of ventilated facade. *

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Building Elements Washroom comfort with warm floor and clear mirror

Stamp of approval A window replacement programme formed part of the refurbishment of the Royal Mail sorting office and post office at Mount Pleasant in Farringdon, London.The Advanced Facades team at Saint Gobain group company GLASSOLUTIONS worked closely with main contractor Mace to provide a fully designed solution that enabled render to be replaced and integrated into a new Technal MX curtain walling system incorporating SGG PLANITHERM ULTRA N low-E glass. SGG PLANITHERM ULTRA N is a high performance thermally insulating (low-E) glass that offers both low U-values coupled with unrivalled neutrality and is positioned optimally for commercial applications. ( *

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Kidde Professional Business Manager retires Kidde – the world’s leading smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm manufacturer – has announced the retirement of Gerald Jones, Business Manager for Professional and Fire Brigade Channels in the UK and Ireland. A chartered marketer, Gerald’s career was largely spent in the construction products sector, latterly in fire safety. He joined Kidde in 2000 and developed the specificationled side of the business from virtually nothing. Kidde Safety Europe Director Andy Burnett said: “Gerald devoted himself to the business and applied his extensive knowledge and long experience of residential fire and carbon monoxide safety to the benefit of the industry.” *

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New school opens to meet shortage of places A new primary school constructed using the revolutionary Yorkon building system from the Portakabin Group, has opened to help meet the severe shortage of places in Barking and Dagenham.

Designed by Surface to Air Architects, the scheme has been built as a three-form entry primary school, but the Yorkon building system is sufficiently flexible to enable it to be used initially as a secondary school, pending its move to a permanent site. The Portakabin Group’s Yorkon building system has reduced the number of steel-framed modules by half and was handed over just 14 weeks after the building arrived on site. *

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Portakabin launches service for building procurement Portakabin Hire has launched a new Planning and Building Control Service to manage the Building Regulations and planning process for the supply of interim modular buildings. The new service offers a complete time-saving solution to help customers in both the public and private sectors obtain planning permission and building control approval for accommodation supplied by Portakabin. This is in response to the growing demand from customers following the introduction of increasingly complex regulations. Planning permission and Building Control approval, which specifies the minimum building requirements for a new structure, is required for any development on site for more than 28 days. *

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Yeoman Shield appoints new area sales manager Yeoman Shield, a market leader in wall and door protection products has appointed a new sales manager, Stefan Seward to cover the South Central Area of the country.Stefan, who has worked previously in the construction industry, has in-depth experience in sales and will be looking after customers in Berkshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight and North West and East London. Stefan commented: “I am looking forward to being part of Yeoman Shield’s experienced sales team and working at increasing sales in the South Central Area.” ( *

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Biffa buys Berry buffers for bio plant Biffa West Sussex commissioned Berry Systems to install safety barriers at its flagship Mechanical Biological Treatment facility near Horsham. The facility was built as part of a 25-year contract with West Sussex County Council to reduce the amount of non-recycled ‘black bag’ household rubbish West Sussex sends to landfill.

The facility is anticipated to process approximately seven million tonnes of waste over its lifetime.

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aste is delivered by HGVs so Berry Safety Barriers have been installed to protect people, plant and equipment in the event of any collisions or other impacts. Heavy section open box beam barriers were mounted on a variety of posts to suit the varying requirements of different locations.

The approach road is lined with barriers mounted on planted rigid posts concreted into the ground while the weighbridge is separated from pedestrian areas by barriers mounted on rigid posts bolted to the surface with integral pedestrian

handrails and protective mesh.

In areas where there is insufficient room for a surface mounted barrier, Berry’s wall mounted WH spring steel buffers and Berry Beams have been installed. These mounting brackets not only save space but also ‘give’ a little on impact to spread the load, protect the wall from the full force of the collision and minimise damage to the wall, the barrier and the vehicle.

Where there is enough room behind the barrier to allow for deflection, Berry’s RB1X spring steel buffers have been installed to mount the open box beam barrier. This deflects on impact and spreads

In total over 800m of barriers were installed at the MBT facility which is now open and treating waste

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In areas where there is insufficient room for a surface mounted barrier, Berry’s wall mounted WH spring steel buffers and Berry Beams have been installed

the impact forces between the barrier, the buffer, the vehicle and significantly reduces the pull out load on the anchor.

This additionally protects the anchorage from damage and allows fixing with a single anchor bolt with obvious installation advantages.

In total over 800m of barriers were installed at the MBT facility which is now open and treating waste.

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Building Elements Fike fire detection protects victorian landmark Eaton powers more possibilities Power management company, Eaton has announced that Cooper Security is now Eaton. This important development will provide customers with a wider and more diverse product portfolio, which is backed up by unrivalled levels of knowledge and expertise.The integration process so far has been seamless and installers have experienced no changes to the levels of product availability, service and support they have come to expect from Eaton’s security business and its Menvier and Scantronic products. During this process customers can continue to purchase products from exactly the same wholesalers and distributors they have worked with before. ( *

Fike Safety Technology’s TWINFLEX pro smart 2-wire fire detection system has been installed in a fabulous conversion of an old Victorian Pumping Station that was recently featured on Channel 4’s popular ‘Restoration Man’ TV series.The end result for the Pumping Station is a stunning contemporary family home, which has brought life back into a disused local landmark.The TWINFLEX pro system was recommended and installed by Fireguard as it provided costeffective fire detection without comprising on specification and quality. A 4-zone panel and 16 Multipoint detectors and call points were installed using just two wires per zone.The Multipoint detector further reduces costs as it has a built-in sounder and 7-modes of operation. *

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Knauf – a leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems – has shown its long-term commitment to training and innovation in the UK with the official opening of The Cube: its multi-million pound training, visitor and administrative centre. A striking modernist inspired building, The Cube is a statement of the firm’s ambitions and intent as it not only showcases its products and systems but also provides the training facilities to educate the workforce of the future. Already the building has been award shortlisted in the Small Project of the Year (up to £5m) category of the Building Awards 2014. *

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Sky is celebrating winning five industry awards including best ‘triple-play’ provider for its TV, broadband and home phone services. Sky also won Best TV Provider, Best Customer Benefits and Best TV Streaming Service for the mobile TV service Sky Go. Which? magazine awarded Sky with the Best Buy Award for the latest Sky+HD box with built-in Wi-Fi.Brendan Hegarty, Head of Sky Communal TV comments: “These awards reflect the shifting expectations of residents moving into homes wanting access to the latest TV services. Sky is raising the bar all the time on new and exciting developments in TV and broadband technology.” tradeteam@skyhomesteam.co.uk

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Saracen Small Works forecasts 100% increase in turnover Saracen Small Works is expecting a doubling of its turnover in the next 12 months following a successful first year of operation which saw the fledgling division take approximately 12 per cent of the company’s overall turnover. Launched by Saracen Interiors to oversee smaller projects, the division has enjoyed great success with popular services including smaller design and build projects, alterations to existing space, re-decoration, modifications to power and data, general upgrading and updating, relocation of staff, furniture and work stations and the sourcing and supplying of new furniture. Saracen Small Works was founded in February 2013 alongside Saracen Facilities and Saracen Move Management. *

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Portakabin Group to exhibit at Academies Show

The Portakabin Group is to exhibit on stand 412 its Yorkon off-site building solutions at the Academies Show for the first time.The event is the largest in the UK dedicated to academies and will take place on 30th April 2014 at Excel in London.The Portakabin Group will be presenting its turnkey Yorkon construction solutions which have been used extensively by schools and academies across the UK to provide high quality inspirational learning environments.The Group can construct facilities tailored to an academy’s exact requirements, from a single classroom and extensions to existing buildings, through to complete schools. ( *

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Schöck solves unusual demand

The Rutherma DF range has been tested and certified by the CSTB, up to a rating of REI120

The regeneration of the Bermondsey Spa area, in south London, is a multi-award-winning scheme, involving 15 key sites across a 50-acre area and is resulting in over 2,000 new homes, health centres, offices and shops.

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recently-completed phase, just off the Jamaica Road, involves four buildings up to ten storeys high. These are post-tensioned concrete frames and 220mm deep, two-way post-tensioned flat slabs.

With concrete having such a high thermal conductivity, the prevention of thermal bridging at connectivity points is critical if government standards are to be met.

Regulations insist that there must be a major reduction in local heat loss and CO2 emissions, but there are other factors too.

If low internal temperatures around the thermal bridge are below the dew point, condensation will form and this can lead to structural integrity problems with absorbent materials. It also encourages mould growth, which has serious implications for building occupants and may cause medical conditions

such as respiratory problems and dermatitis.

The design of these latest four blocks is particularly unusual in that some of the residential units are conventionally insulated on the outside, but others insulated on the inside. This form of internal insulation has the peculiarity of needing thermal breaks not only at the balconies, but also around the perimeter of the inner slab, due to the thermal bridge created by the break in the internal insulation at these points. Left untreated, these large thermal bridges result in an unacceptably high loss of energy and risk of damage.

Corrosion protection Schöck and post-tensioning specialists Freyssinet, considered using the type Q Isokorb for concrete-to-concrete connectivity. However, this is not a

The design of these latest four blocks is particularly unusual in that some of the residential units are conventionally insulated on the outside, but others insulated on the inside

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product that incorporates the required nominal restraint for such an application and the Schöck UK design team involved their French colleagues.

In France, internal insulation is the most common form of construction and a special Isokorb derivative, Rutherrma DF, has been developed for such situations. The Rutherma DF incorporates Schöck technology found in the Isokorb range of thermal breaks, and has a technical certification issued by the French Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB). It has a high density insulation body and uses reinforcement bars with standard and stainless steel welded together. The stainless steel guaranteeing corrosion protection and reducing the thermal conductivity of the bars.

Fire protection is a crucial consideration concerning the inner envelope of the building, and the Rutherma DF range has been tested and certified by the CSTB, up to a rating of REI120 (Resistance, Entegrity, Insulation). Other thermal bridging requirements on the project involve the reinforced concrete external balconies and walkways, which are separated from the PT slabs by Schöck Isokorb type Q thermal break modules.

In addition to the special capabilities of the Rutherma, the conventional UK Isokorb range allows connections to be made between concrete-to-concrete, concrete-tosteel and steel-to-steel – and it also provides BBA Certification and LABC Registration.

The range also comfortably exceeds the UK regulation (BRE IP1/06), which requires that the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk (fRSI), must be greater than, or equal to, 0.75 for residential and public buildings.

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