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Greenhouse

Earth-sheltered carbon-neutral work and home spaces

Sustainability in Development Retrofit is changing the landscape of social housing

Design & Desire

A Grade 2 listed hotel has a futuristic extension

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ell the press has come in for a bit of a bashing lately, and in many cases, rightly so. In the trade magazine sector, it’s no different to a newspaper – readers should quite reasonably expect to be able to believe what’s between our covers, and we go a long way to ensure that happens. Our contributors range from specialist construction writers, to industry heavyweights, legislation experts and even the legislation-makers themselves (see this month’s Renewable Energy feature, by Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker). And I’d like to think in this media sector we’re pretty unusual in the amount of great case studies we offer, this is an entertaining way of showing the products and construction methods in action – and the problems met and addressed by your peers may show you that you’re not alone!

Things are still hard across the whole industry, although some new starts may be made in education sector.The Construction Index reports that the Department for Education “plans to carry out a condition survey of all school buildings prior to a new £2bn school building programme that follows the recommendations of the James Review.The Priority School Building Programme replaces the axed BSF programme.The new scheme prioritises those buildings in the worst condition and will use standardised designs for new buildings. It will be privately financed and open to all schools, whether on the BSF programme or not.”

This time next year the Olympics will have kicked off – and possibly in a year and a month we’ll be wondering what all of the fuss was about! One of the aims though, is the ‘legacy’ left by the regeneration of under-utilised areas, and the future use of some of the venues, which, it is hoped, will mean great sports facilities for public use. A lot of the venues were not created specifically for the Olympics, but are already impressive structures – the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Eton Dorney, Old Trafford in Manchester, but those purpose-built such as the Aquatics Centre, the Velodrome, and the Olympic Stadium itself will surely add to our sporting culture for years to come. Go Team UK! Regards,

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Voice of the Industry: Rob Charlton, Chief Executive of _space group, asks “Where does the future of the construction industry lie?”

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Legal & Business: Dr. Richard Westaway discusses the need for UK construction companies to communicate their progress towards sustainability

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Roofing & Cladding: Crowning glory: a look at the roof of the Four Seasons hotel

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Renewable Energy: Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker explains the Renewable Heat Incentive

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HVAC: 210 Pentonville features innovative heat recovery in its recent refurbishing

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Greenhouse:Work and home spaces combine at CaNeBuZo, a fantastic carbon-neutral earthsheltered and earth-bunded project

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Sustainability in Development: How a retrofit project changed the landscape of social housing in South Wales

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Hidden, almost literally, in a market town in the Lincolnshire Fens is CaNeBuZo (the Carbon Neutral Business Zone). Dr Jeremy Harrall of SEArch (Sustainable Ecological Architecture) explains to FC&A why a substantial proportion of their portfolio, including their own offices, are earth-sheltered and earth-bunded projects.

Exposed internal concrete surfaces of the walls, floors, and ceilings will contribute significantly to the zero-heated performance

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he redevelopment of the site at Gedney Road, Long Sutton is a project that demonstrates that the earth-sheltering building type can be adapted for a mixeduse business campus. Five earth-sheltered offices varying in size from 50m² to 150m² offer their occupants the opportunity to operate their businesses in an environment where no heating will be required and no CO2 emissions need be produced.

Electricity will be generated on site, by means of wind turbines, PVs, and solar water heating; and waste products will be managed on site. Additional facilities and services on the CaNeBuZo site will include an eco-café, a classroom, and an eco-house.

Greenhouse A subterranean concrete barrier and an extensive network of vented ducting addresses the ground contamination

an earth-sheltered dwelling designed to achieve energy-, water-, and wasteautonomy at no cost in terms of personal convenience.

Architectural precedent CaNeBuZo is a concentration of singlestorey earth-sheltered buildings providing a range of accommodation. The Long Sutton Work-Life Project is its architectural precedent. The general form, layout, and construction specification for all of these buildings with the exception of the Lincolnshire Eco-House are identical, except for the floor areas, which do vary.

Earth-bunding will wrap all elevations varying in height to accommodate the clerestory windows in the north elevation

A classroom will provide a meeting facility for up to forty-five (seated), in which seminars, workshops, talks, and presentations can be given, so that the businesses on campus can disseminate their findings to a wider public.

The eco-house, which will be known as the ‘Lincolnshire Eco-House’, will be a living-laboratory. Every aspect of its environmental performance will be monitored and the results disseminated to the wider community by one or other of the businesses operating on the site. The building will be available to CaNeBuZo’s staff, their consultants, and their clients to get personal experience of living in

All the buildings are designed with a circular floor plan to exploit the inherent strength and economy of this geometrical form. Walls built on this plan are effectively self- buttressing enabling a reduction in the construction specification. Two leafs of dense concrete blocks of 100mm thickness batted and tied together, will be used to construct the walls. An equal length of straight wall would require reinforced concrete of 300mm thickness to achieve a similar strength.

The fenestrated aspect of each building faces due south and the principal accommodation will front this aspect.

Earth-bunding will wrap around the east, north, and west elevations varying in height to accommodate the clerestory windows in the north elevation. The earth-sheltering extends over the roof to a depth of 600mm.

Exposed, unglazed parts of the structure will be rendered and painted so that each building can be identified from its individual hue. Deriving from the pargeted rural buildings of Norfolk and Suffolk, the anticipated colours will be pastel shades of pink, green, and blue.

Passive solar design All of the CaNeBuZo buildings are two rooms deep. Principal accommodation is located on the southerly aspect of these buildings while the utility accommodation (store room, kitchen,WC) is placed to the north of the building.The buildings will be passively heated and ventilated, but there will be door vents, roof vents and openable apertures on both south and north elevations t All the buildings have a circular floor

Passive solar heat gains a critical in plan play to exploit the inherentpart strength and economy of this geometrical form the anticipated environmental performance of these buildings. It is expected that the two-room deep floor plan will result in temperature variations between the principle accommodation on the south (warmer), and the utility accommodation on the north (cooler). Particularly given the enhanced levels of insulation at CaNeBuZo (300mm of extruded polystyrene an average U-value of 0.27 w/ m2K) as compared to its precedents at the LSWLP and the HES (140mm of extruded polystyrene with an average U-value of 0.31 w/m2K), it is anticipated that little or no back-up heating will be required. However, as a safeguard against extreme weather conditions, a thermostatically controlled

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Greenhouse process. The policy is to be developed at CaNeBuZo on a commercial scale through the construction process and into the occupation of the building.

The fenestrated aspect of each building faces due south and the principal accommodation will front this aspect

low-grade electric underfloor heating system is to be installed in each building.

Exposed internal concrete surfaces of the walls, floors, and ceilings will contribute significantly to the zero-heated performance of those buildings, with the inclusion of recycled aggregate in the ready mixed concrete mixture.

Responsibly sourced timber As part of the continual process of improving the environmental credentials of SEArch’s portfolio of buildings the insulation levels at CaNeBuZo have been upgraded. 300mm of extruded polystyrene is being installed into the buildings which will achieve U-values of 0.08 w/m²K floor, 0.09w/m²K walls and 0.1W/m²K roof.

Adhering to the minimum Building Regulation requirements, double-glazed fenestration units will be installed in the offices, café, and classroom, just as they have been at SEArch’s earlier earth-sheltered buildings. However, the external joinery will be a responsibly sourced softwood (sapwood) and this is to be treated by dipping the wood into a bath of heated linseed oil. This is a trial process under development at a joinery manufacturer local to the site. The process is intended to eliminate the need for preservatives and to give a final decorative finish.

Each building will benefit from landscaping aimed at the creation of the sustenant microclimates that will, in time, protect exposed aspects. The net effect will be to mitigate the adverse effects of prevailing weather conditions by slowing the rate of

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heat loss from the buildings.

Rationalised construction process SEArch’s simplified building specification implies a simplified construction process and the minimising of carbon gas pollution emitted during the construction process.

Both the rationalised specification and the rationalised construction process constitute important elements in the SEArch ethos, an ethos that has proved attractive to SHDC. Its partnership with SEArch in the redevelopment of this important, but polluted, garage site is indicative of its progressive priorities and desire to engage in the drive for continual improvement that is a essential in the battle to reduce the emission of climate change gases. Likewise committed, SEArch has for the first time introduced certain modifications to the specification for CaNeBuZo that will testify to its commitment to continuous improvement in the field of environmentally responsible architecture.

Formerly used as a garage and petrol station, the site was contaminated with hydrocarbons as the result of an accidental leakage. South Holland District Council (SHDC) contained the contamination by introducing a subterranean concrete barrier and an extensive network of vented ducting. An additional gas membrane will be introduced to the perimeter of the eco-house, because the building will be sited directly over the area of worst contamination.

A zero-waste policy was successfully implemented at the Long Sutton WorkLife Project during the de-construction

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Realising a dream The CaNeBuZo story is another example of the way in which the earth-sheltered building type can provide a design solution where conventional design could not. Not only was the site outside the development boundary, but it was also hydrocarbon contaminated, which meant that there could be no excavation on the former garage site. The earth-sheltered design solution espoused by SEArch (as applied at its sister project, the LSWLP) involves no subterranean excavation so, given the planning precedent of the LSWLP opposite, that meant that there were no planning obstacles.

The site, which had become the property and the responsibility of the District Council, was therefore released to SEArch as a preferred developer because of its well-established environmental credentials.

This gave the architect the opportunity to realise a dream. Substantial sums were made available from European, central and local government sources, but this public sector investment was declined on the grounds that the bureaucratic processes involved would slow the development of the site needlessly. Under construction at the time of writing, the CaNeBuZo project will test the financial viability and environmental credentials of a comparatively large- scale commercial development of earth-sheltered buildings which, it is hoped, will provide a benchmark for sustainable commercial developments; the site and its buildings will be extensively monitored. Reflecting the trend for improved sustainability at work as well as at home, the outlook for the uptake of the business units is promising.

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Sustainability in Development

A very green valley

Resident Robert Gilleard with FHM’s site manager Jonathan Hughes

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2C awarded FHM the contract to deliver a £14m package of works as part of a five year programme to refurbish 560 non-traditional properties in Bridgend.

The community regeneration specialist, which covers the Midlands, South West, South Wales, North East,Yorkshire and

Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) has delivered whole house eco retrofit, providing greener, more sustainable communities, changing the landscape of social housing in by working in partnership with the Welsh Government and Valleys to Coast (V2C) housing association.

Humberside, has been carrying out roofing works and installing new windows and doors as part of the refurbishment programme.

Working on the Oakwood estate in Maesteg and the Blackmill estate in Bridgend, FHM is delivering whole and

partial house retrofits on behalf of V2C which received a grant from the Welsh Government’s Arbed scheme.

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Sustainability in Development The range of works including external wall insulation, structural repairs, roof renewals and solar panels

Fact File Architect: Michael Dyson Associates Ltd Client: Valleys to Coast Housing Association (V2C) Main Contractor: Frank Haslam Milan (part of the Keepmoat group) Specialist Sub-contractors: Transcast, Filsol Specialist Consultant: Michael Dyson Associates Ltd training opportunities as well as reducing carbon emissions to tackle climate change and reduce people’s household bills. FHM is using some of the most cutting edge eco technology on the market to revamp homes through Arbed.The regeneration specialist is using air source heat pumps, solar thermal technology and solar photovoltaic panels have been installed to help reduce carbon emissions.

At Oakwood, 87 traditional properties and 12 flats have benefited from a range of works including external wall insulation, structural repairs, roof renewals and solar panels.The Welsh Government has funded insulation improvement works on the Oakwood estate using a grant obtained through the £30m Arbed scheme which is designed to upgrade homes in some of the most deprived parts of the country.

Making a difference Private property owner Robert Gilleard is benefiting from his newly revamped property at Oakwood. “I have had external insulation put in to our home as part of the grant, and I also paid FHM for a new roof,” he said. “The house feels a lot warmer now

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Llangnynwyd primary school benefitted from a £5,000 facelift

and even though it’s only gone up a couple of degrees in temperature, it makes the difference between warm and cold.”

In Blackmill, Bridgend, FHM has raised the bar by using more eco technology when retrofitting up to 49 homes.The scheme embraces the following technology: Solar Thermal Panels have been installed in properties to generate hot water Photovoltaic Solar Panels are being used to produce electricity External Wall Insulation to help keep properties at their optimum warmth Modern Air Source Heat Pumps have replaced coal fires to generate central

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heating and hot water, helping reduce the tenants’ coal and electricity bills “We are very proud to be contributing to the Government’s national Arbed scheme at Oakwood and Blackmill as I believe it demonstrates our commitment to reducing climate change, tackling fuel poverty and boosting economic development and regeneration in Wales,” said Project Manager Chris Wright. “The tenants on the estates we’re working on will all benefit from lower fuel bills as a result of the insulation we’ve put in, and the positive thing is that private homeowners benefit from the Welsh Government grant as well. However the scheme only provides private home owners with wall insulation

Sustainability in Development FHM is using some of the most cutting edge eco technology on the market, including this Hydrobox from Daikin

whereas social housing tenants receive the other benefits on top such as roof repairs and solar PVs.” Now, FHM plans to extend the refurbishment programme beyond Oakwood and Blackmill by upgrading new properties on an annual basis in Bridgend.

To honour its commitment to the communities in which it works, FHM is continually seeking new ways of making a difference to local schools and community projects.

Working to a budget Through its work with V2C, FHM discovered that Llangnynwyd primary school in Bridgend was in need of refurbishing its community and staff room, but like many other schools, it is working to a tight budget and couldn’t finance the work itself. FHM immediately responded by delivering a £5,000 facelift at the school and took just a week to complete the work free of charge.

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FHM has carried out its pledge to create employment opportunities in South Wales by taking on eight apprentices in the initial phase of the five year scheme.

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he trainees include displaced apprentice Jordan Harris who is working as a carpenter for FHM. Creating training and development opportunities is integral to the culture at FHM and as a result, the company has exceeded Arbed’s training opportunities target by 60%.The challenge set by Arbed was to provide 156 weeks of training and development for every £1m spent on the scheme.

“We’re delighted to have gone above and beyond the targets set by Arbed for training and development as it demonstrates just how seriously we take personal development within the

company,” said Project Manager Chris Wright. “The hours of training provided

by FHM extends to apprentices, our subcontractors but also full time members of staff.We’re also delighted to be in a position to take people on for work experience placements through a local skills centre.”

Since working in Bridgend, FHM has been keen to build up a local supply chain to carry out improvement work to tenants’ homes. FHM is currently operating using 100% local labour which includes services from local companies Joyners,Transcast for external wall insulation and Filsol for solar technology.

As part of the project, FHM replaced the outdated kitchen and toilet area and installed a new kitchen, cooking and workspace facilities for staff and pupils to enjoy, and also plastered the walls and painted and decorated the kitchen making it an attractive area for pupils and after schools groups to carry out their cookery lessons.

The project got off the ground when V2C put FHM in touch with the school. D&M building and Howdens Kitchens then helped carry out the work.

Wide community benefits “When we visited the school we found that repairs and a full upgrade and renewal were needed - we were more than happy to help,” said Wright. “As a company we go far beyond just bricks and mortar and we continually seek to invest in local communities wherever we work.”

Air source heat pumps, solar thermal technology and solar photovoltaic panels have been installed to help reduce carbon emissions

“We are very grateful for all the work that FHM has carried out to the school, it’s made a huge difference and they’ve done a really good job,” said James Ridley, the Deputy Headteacher at Llangnynwyd Primary School. “We can now open the room out to community groups such as Rainbows which we couldn’t do before.”

Matthew Palmer, the Community Development Officer at V2C, added “It is great to see the wider community benefitting from Valleys to Coast investing in their properties.The improvements to the community and staff room in Llangynwyd School by FHM will make it a really valuable and well used resource.”

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Voice of the Industry

Collaborate or perish!

Where does the future of the construction industry lie?

According to architect Rob Charlton, Chief Executive of _space group, it’ll be challenging and exciting.

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have been involved in the construction industry for over 20 years and I don’t think in that time that there has been a period that has been more challenging or exciting than the one we are experiencing now. If I look back in history, I am not sure there has been a greater milestone in the UK’s construction industry since the end of the Second World War and the need we had to rebuild the country quickly, efficiently and on a budget that didn’t break the bank.

I believe that the key to discovering the solution that will help us overcome this challenge, and to reshape the industry for the better, is to take a wide angle view in a way the industry hasn’t done before,

with different sectors of the industry working together, looking at what other industries do, what works for them and adopting strategies that will help us work faster, stronger and more efficiently. The construction industry needs to learn from its own past and understand what needs to be different in the future, in order to forge something better.

Examining our own industry’s past, I believe it is clear to see where mistakes were made and how we can grow. Towards the end of the 1990s, several construction industry reports were issued by Latham and Egan. These reports set out a vision of how the industry needed to improve, which is where the first mention of

Technologies such as BIM will significantly change how we design and deliver buildings in the future

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collaboration came from. For a short space of time, these approaches were embraced by some in the industry. The idea of collaboration and partnering was starting to feel like something that could provide the industry with a positive future.

An unprecedented decline However the country then embarked on a public sector spending spree, building a huge amount of schools and hospitals. At the same time, the private sector saw a boom in building value, resulting in demand for housing and office developments going through the roof. This meant that any thoughts of partnering or reshaping the industry were put to one side as everyone pushed forward generating profits. At the time, the priority was delivery, and any innovation or reshaping was put on the back burner. In the past two to three years, the industry has come to a grinding halt, everything that became familiar in the wake of this construction industry boom stopped and we have entered a period of rapid decline.

This period of rapid decline is unprecedented and very painful for everyone in the industry. People are losing their jobs and if we follow our previous delivery-orientated strategies, it will be difficult for businesses to sustain themselves in the future.

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However, much as in World War II, during times of austerity come some of the most creative innovations and boldest steps

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Voice of the Industry An example of BIM, used in the design of West Hull Primary Learning Village

to change, and it is our turn to ensure that the construction industry is no exception to this rule. I have always found it interesting to note that both Microsoft and Apple were founded in a recession and therefore learnt to survive in the hardest market conditions at the dawn of their company.

Creative problem solving What sits in our favour during this downturn is the development of new technologies that are enabling new thinking and encouraging creativity in a manner that we haven’t seen before. Companies such as Autodesk have developed software such as Revit which has helped to make 3D Building Information Modelling techniques a tool in the architect’s tool box, and will significantly change how we design and deliver buildings in the future.

At the same time we now have a government in place that is starting to give clarity to its aspirations. Since the coalition government came into power, there have been a number of reports published across government departments, such as the Sebastian James Report for the delivery of education buildings, which have

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been quite damning in relation to past procurement and have made suggestions as to how the current government should procure buildings and what it should expect to pay for them. At present there is a huge gap between these expectations and what is currently being delivered.

such as manufacturing and aerospace, and how they have moved forward. These industries have integrated supply chains that are far smaller with only a handful of partners being part of their network.

Supply chains in these organisations are global and deliver the best results.

These reports have all fed into the government’s new Construction Strategy which for me is bold and very clear. The government is setting out its expectations and is not telling the industry how it needs to respond, but expecting and encouraging the industry to innovate and provide the answers through creative problem solving.

In effect, the government is embodying the role of the traditional client, as it rightfully should as the largest construction client in the UK.

The biggest problem with the construction industry is the fragmented nature of the supply chain and the vast numbers of organisations in the chain. To be able to deliver a quality product to the expectations of the government, and other large clients, the supply chain in our industry has to be drastically streamlined.

Effect positive change While I believe that collaboration is important, it is only part of the solution to the current issues facing the industry, and does not go far enough to completely solve our current problems. In order to effect positive change, our industry needs to be prepared to embrace innovation, rather than shy away from it. We need to look at other industries,

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Major organisations need to work hard to integrate their supply chain partners into their business and put agreements in place which will encourage organisations to share the risk, which will inevitably require investment, but will also mean the rewards are shared.

By bringing all of these elements together the industry can completely change its approach to design and delivery and become the stronger, leaner, fitter industry that it needs to be.

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Renewable Energy

Nu-Heat: integration gives best results Heat pumps, solar thermal and underfloor heating integrated systems can offer the best options for energy efficient systems, says Adrian Troop, NuHeat’s Sales & Marketing Director.

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u-Heat is experienced in the design and supply of warm water underfloor heating systems having started up in 1992 specifically to sell the system which at the time was difficult to source in the UK. In 2008 the company widened its product range to include heat pumps and solar thermal in response to developments in the heating market and new government initiatives to address emissions and improve energy efficiency. Just three years later, renewable energy is frequently at the forefront of climate discussions.

Over this period Nu-Heat has invested in developing and testing integrated energy efficient systems with relevance to new buildings, both domestic and commercial, alongside ongoing work to design practical renewables solutions for older properties.

completed by a range of solar thermal panels. Add in the skills of the in-house design and development teams and NuHeat is clearly a company providing a service second to none in this growing market.

Key to the specification of an integrated system is the correct sizing of the heat pump. Part of Nu-Heat’s developmental work has resulted in the creation of ‘Predictor’, a specialist software programme that takes published data from a variety of heat pump manufacturers into a common platform, so performance levels of any model of any make can be compared easily.

Predictor runs a simulation of performance over an average year, based on local monthly weather data and taking account of the changing seasons. It uses the daily temperature cycle for the simulations meaning that it includes cold nights and warm days, unlike other simulation programmes that ignore the fact that the heat pump has to respond to increases and decreases in temperature.

What has become apparent is that although the individual products can achieve improved performance and reduced energy bills for the homeowner, ultimately it is through the integration of the products that optimum results are attained.

A natural progression For Nu-Heat, it was a natural progression to combine underfloor heating with heat pumps, as both products work well with lower flow temperatures.The offer is

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Accurate design data When a heat pump is being integrated with underfloor heating, Predictor is used a second time, once the underfloor heating design is completed. It uses the more accurate design data then available to double check that the heat pump chosen is still appropriate.

Adding a solar thermal element to the system removes as much as 60% of the requirement for a heat pump to meet the domestic hot water requirement for a property, although it is perfectly capable of doing all of it. Nu-Heat’s solar thermal design and sizing process has been developed in conjunction with European solar design software,TSol and the government’s SAP building regulations assessment criteria.

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Swan Label for Marmoleum, one of the highest regarded ratings across the built environment as it is only awarded to the most sustainable product in each category.

Highly imaginative Whilst sustainability is undoubtedly at the top of everyone’s agenda, demand for Marmoleum is also rising because of the ever expanding and versatile collections of designs we are able to offer, with aesthetics to suit every sector of the market.

The key raw material is linseed oil, a renewable crop produced by the seeds of the flax plant. Other renewable raw materials are pine rosin, which is mixed in with the solidified linseed oil, woodflour (fine sawdust from managed softwood plantations), very finely ground limestone, and jute, a natural vegetable fibre.

Our latest Marmoleum collection, “The Unexpected Nature of Linoleum”, draws inspiration from the more unusual shades and colour combinations found in the natural world .Taking a new look at the power of nature, the collection contains luminescent sea greens, stormy blues, volcanic coppers and mountain range ochres – all of which have been inspired by real landscapes such as the Alcantara gorge in Sicily, LjÓtipollura ‘crater lake’ in Iceland and Shilin stone forest in China.

Marmoleum is also naturally biodegradable, fitting perfectly in sustainable building concepts, and has been specified within many BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated projects across the UK. Eleven eco-label awards A natural floorcovering, efficiently produced in terms of energy and waste, Marmoleum performs exceptionally well in Independent Life Cycle Assessment studies (LCAs), which take all environmental impacts related to a product into consideration from cradle to grave - from raw materials, pre-processing, production, distribution, installation, use, maintenance

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Healthcare Focus

A palatable palette!

Commissioned to provide Cork University Hospital with a new wing and an additional cancer care unit that utilised a patient focused design with emphasis on privacy and dignity, Watkins Gray International has used colour and innovative use of space to deliver a hospital that feels warm and welcoming.

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ith the trend for hospitals to become centres of excellence, Watkins Gray International were selected to prepare a design brief for a new building on a small floorplate, which would stack five floors of Cardiac and Renal speciality, as well as a refurbishment of an inpatient ward into a new Cancer Care unit.The Cardiac and Renal unit was also designed to link the new and old buildings of the facility, provide a fresh entrance to the hospital, as well as create a new approach for the campus.

Developed over 2009 and 2010, both units were opened in late 2010, increasing the hospitals overall capacity from 800 to 1,000.

With the two new facilities connected by link bridges, it was essential that staff, patients and guests felt comfortable and able to navigate the buildings. Using bold colours, feature walls and floor patterns throughout the new Cardiac and Renal Unit and the refurbished Cancer Care Centre, the two centres are now fully integrated and provide an easy to navigate and pleasant environment.

A relaxed atmosphere To move away from the dimly lit

corridors of old, the Cardiac and Renal unit features an internal atrium which is fully connected to the existing University Hospital buildings.The central atrium is designed to act as a focal point for the 10,880m2 facility, affording patients and staff views of both the internal and external vistas when using the link bridges, while allowing natural daylight to flood the building, promoting the welcoming feel on every floor.

As a hospital, the most important consideration was the physical and mental well-being of all patients who attended the facilities.With the pre-existing inpatient ward being set aside for the creation of the Cancer Care Centre,Watkins Gray International consulted with both patients and stakeholders to understand what they wanted most out of the new facility.

Overwhelmingly, the response was to remove the sense of institution and clinical feel to the unit.

Watkins Gray International achieved this by

Fact File Architect: Watkins Gray International International Structural Engineers: Arup Client: Health Service Executive M&E Consultant: J V Tierney Quantity Surveyor: Bruce Shaw Partnership

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The Cardiac and Renal unit was designed to link the new and old buildings of the facility, providing a fresh entrance to the hospital

Healthcare Focus removing all the existing internal walls and long corridors, an aged feature of hospitals worldwide and introducing instead curved and irregular shaped rooms that create an interesting and varied environment for staff and patients and encourages a relaxed atmosphere.

Sophisticated technologies As well as removing the institutional feel of the facility, patient privacy and dignity was a driving factor in the design.With the cancer unit specialising in prostrate, lung and breast cancer, three patient areas with complementary reception and waiting areas separated from the main corridor with bespoke reception desks.The process of ensuring dignity and privacy is carried through the facility, with smaller, discrete, sub-waiting areas located immediately near the specialised treatment areas.

The mammography imaging area in particular exemplifies the sensitive design approach that Watkins Gray International took to the brief.The area has been designed as three self-contained suites that contain a changing room, mammography room and an ultrasound room off an internal lobby.This allows a patient to move between each of the rooms, as required by the clinical path, without having to compromise their dignity by moving through communal areas.

The new Cardiac and Renal Unit incorporated specialist departments with sophisticated technologies, without compromising on patient comfort. Patients Patient areas with complementary reception and waiting areas are separated from the main corridor with bespoke reception desks

The central atrium acts as a focal point and allows natural daylight to flood the building

were guaranteed dignity and relaxation with warm wood finishes, which again create a homely feel and ensure stress is minimised for the patient.

Fully integrated With a new building created and linked to the existing buildings, continuity for patients was important, to enable them to remain as relaxed as possible during their stay at the hospital.The new Cancer Care unit, having been designed after the newly built Cardiac and Renal Centre, followed the same interior design principles previously established – bold colours and light and bright interiors to create a warm and welcoming environment.To complement the newly built unit, the cancer care unit employed the same colour scheme adopted for the areas of the new build located on the same level, using shades

Curved and irregular shaped rooms create an interesting and varied environment for staff and patients, and encourages a relaxed atmosphere

of blue for the prostrate and lung cancer clinic, and purple for the breast clinic and imaging suite.This fully integrates the refurbished Cancer Care unit with the Cardiac and Renal unit, as well as the colour based way-finding scheme.

As well as incorporating the colours scheme into both care units,Watkins Gray International used a graded colour palette that softens from public areas, to semipublic areas, to private areas, to reassert the increased sense of privacy and calm.

The emphasis on reducing stress does not just run to reception areas, waiting and treatment rooms. Intimate patient areas such as the counselling room, where private, potentially distressing issues are discussed, has been located away from public areas and decorated to achieve a very homely feel. At the other end of the scale, the prosthesis fitting room has been decorated akin to a high end retail fitting room, with armchairs, retail storage and racks of clothes to give the impression of a personal shopper experience.

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t a time when sustainability is rising rapidly up the agenda of the boardrooms of many UK construction companies, there remains considerable divergence in terms of what is being done and how it is being communicated to stakeholders.

IMS Consulting’s recent comprehensive benchmarking study provides an overview of how the UK’s largest construction companies are addressing the challenges of sustainability, embracing the opportunities they provide and communicating their progress.

The benchmarking study assesses the sustainability communications of the UK’s largest construction companies using a bespoke ‘sustainability reporting scorecard’.

Based on previous work by the US-based sustainability organisation CERES, it consisted of a set of criteria that represent good practice in three areas: leadership and governance, reporting framework, and information disclosure.Transparency and trust come from balanced reporting.

The benchmarking results show that most UK construction companies have now embarked on a sustainability journey, but that those which score highest are those that are being most transparent about their planned destination, their journey so far and the route that lies ahead.

An essential concept Companies need to find a balance between disclosing both good and bad performance, and their sustainability communications should discuss dilemmas and failures as well as successes.The benchmarking reveals that the largest UK construction companies do not (yet) always find this balance, and that a tendency remains to focus on the positive aspects, and omit or downplay negative ones.This is perhaps best illustrated by how case studies can be used by construction companies to ‘cherry-pick’ a

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Sustainability is building: Dr. Richard Westaway, researcher at IMS Consulting, asks “How well are UK construction companies communicating their progress towards sustainability?”

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small number of projects that demonstrate particular sustainable aspects.

simply not communicating what they are doing as effectively as they could be.

Construction companies, like any organisation, are faced with a wide range of potential sustainability topics.

As opposed to financial reporting, which has long-established procedures and regulatory restrictions, the content of sustainability communications are much less defined. Hence materiality – defined by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) as the threshold at which an issue or indicator becomes sufficiently important that it should be reported – is an essential concept to understand how sustainability relates to core business strategy. Only by identifying the most relevant and significant sustainability issues can an organisation recognise the links between their strategic interests and their stakeholders’ interests.

Sustainability communications should reflect issues that are relevant to both.

Although most construction companies can provide plenty of evidence of actions and activities that contribute towards sustainability, relatively few provide a convincing narrative to ‘join-up’ these examples, or explain why or how they are relevant and important.

Stakeholder engagement Sustainability requires stakeholder engagement to be an integral part of the process. Since there is no single ‘correct’ way to approach sustainability, stakeholder approval needs to become a measure of success.The benchmarking results indicate that relatively few UK construction companies are using stakeholder engagement at a strategic level to help review their progress or guide future direction.

Although the benchmarking results suggest that UK construction companies are lagging behind sustainability leaders in other sectors, the research also uncovered plenty of examples of good practice from within the construction sector.This implies that many UK construction companies are

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Sustainability communications Sustainability, and the need to communicate progress, has forced organisations to reevaluate how they understand and measure their performance. Although considerable work has been done to develop common non-financial reporting frameworks and performance indicators, there remains considerable inconsistency between how the UK’s largest construction companies undertake sustainability communications.

Differences include management responsibility, the processes used in their production, their scope and content, and the ways in which their content is delivered.

The benchmarking study gives valuable insight for companies and their stakeholders alike. For construction companies, it is a useful way of engaging in constructive dialogue about how and why progress towards sustainability should be communicated, providing a useful context for discussing and justifying the approach they have adopted. It can also help initiate improvements in sustainability communications by enabling poor performers to understand how they can do better and learn from those who already do. www.imsplc.com/benchmarking

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Roofing & Cladding

The fifth façade The new spa at the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel in Park Lane was conceived as a ‘spa in the clouds’. FC&A take a look at the jewel that is its crown.

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esigned by Eric Parry Architects (EPA), the purposedesigned rooftop extension provides a ‘hat’ to replace the flat roof which had left the hotel looking rather unfinished in the context of Park Lane.The design maximises the spectacular views offered by the tenth floor location using the VM Zinc Plus® standing seam roofing system as a distinguishing feature for the newly defined architectural form.

Due to the hotel’s location and the number of apartments overlooking the roof, strict planning requirements were established.

A traditional metal roof was felt to be appropriate to meet carefully defined standards of appearance and functionality.

Choice of roof covering, however, was influenced by other factors such as the spa’s prevailing high humidity levels.The system had to comply with BS 5250 class 5 while, from an aesthetic perspective, success depended heavily on the use of a product which would provide a perfectly curved roof profile with a high degree of detailing.

The façade is formed from a ribbon of glass which traces the plan form of the guest rooms beneath, set back from the parapet and topped with the dark zinc roof.

The materials complement the building’s existing Portland Stone which has been extensively cleaned and refurbished.

The open louvred areas along each side were particularly challenging elements of the design

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Though the overall refurbishment took 28 months, there was only a limited time frame available for the roof’s installation.

To provide effective, natural ventilation the VM Zinc system obviated the need for additional ventilation as its underside has a protective coating. In conjunction with cellular glass insulation it enabled a perfectly formed, compact, warm roof build-up to be created.The absence of obtrusive ventilation details makes the system ideal aesthetically while use of specially designed clips avoided mechanical fastening which would penetrate the insulation.

Beautifully crafted Two zinc finishes were used on the project, VM Zinc’s Quartz-Zinc Plus® on the main barrel vaulted roof and small areas of vertical cladding, and Anthra-Zinc Plus® on the ‘skirt’ and gutters around the perimeter.

Apart from a few small sections, all the zinc was laid onto Foamglas® over a plywood substrate in sheets up to 15 metres in length. Accessories such as louvres were also made from zinc.

“Being located in such a prominent location the importance of achieving a highly crafted roof was paramount from the outset,” said Julian Ogiwara of Eric Parry Architects. “VM Zinc’s team delivered detailed advice which we incorporated into our specification and drawings. Some of the key factors for specifying this product where: longevity of the product, which is up to 100 years in an urban environment getting a single sheet of zinc to cover a 14m barrel roof without the need for a ventilated ridge detail.This could only be achieved with this product the colour range and reflectivity of the material

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The new floor on top of what was previously a visually incomplete building has been designed as a ‘hat’ with an overhanging brim

Roofing & Cladding The operator of the hotel has dubbed it the “Fifth Façade” which I feel is an appropriate compliment to this beautifully crafted roof”.

Challenging elements Richard O’Connor, Contracts Director of Roles Broderick Roofing added, “Although the project had a relatively high proportion of detail work for a large roof there were two particularly challenging elements that required more than their fair share of design and

development.These were the setting out of the zinc trays over the ‘lazy S’ area of the barrel and the open louvred areas along each side. In the latter case, a large section of each tray has been omitted but the seams continue from the roof, supported on a lightweight frame. It is these areas, along with the bullnose eaves to the skirt, which have received the most complimentary comments”.

Choice of roof covering was influenced by factors such as the spa’s prevailing high humidity levels

The new floor on top of what was previously a visually incomplete building has been designed as a ‘hat’ with an overhanging brim.The façade is formed from a ribbon of glass which traces the plan form of the guest rooms beneath, set back from the parapet and topped with the Anthra-Zinc roof.

An overhanging soffit with a dark gloss finish softly reflects the activity of the city below.

Additional load had to be minimized so that the impact on existing transfer structures was reduced.This involved lessening additional loading through use of lightweight materials while spreading new loads across points where the structure could bring them safely to the ground.The new roof and floor are supported on a steel girder transfer grillage off the existing tenth floor.

Sensory experience Uniquely for an urban spa, most of the internal spaces including treatment rooms and saunas enjoying views over London to landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Green Park and Hyde Park.To regulate light and views, a graded ceramic frit was applied to the low-iron external glazing.

The new spa has been designed to reinforce the sensory experience. Floors of chocolate-hued smoked oak in dry areas and light granite in wet combine with curved off-white walls and silver curtains over timber and stone floors. A glossy black ceiling lies over the vitality pool while natural light filters along the main wall.

There are nine treatment rooms, eight single and one double fully glazed “sky suite” with 180º views.The spa also includes a vitality pool, sauna, steam rooms and heat treatment areas.

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Design & Desire Wrapped entirely by a laser cut powder coated aluminium skin, no windows or doors are externally visible © Sue Barr

Following a pattern A fabulous mix of traditional and modern, Town Hall Hotel was completed in November 2010, comprising the provision of a contemporary extension in the form of a new top floor and wing. The project also included the restoration and refurbishment of the existing Grade 2 listed building.

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riginally erected in 1910, Town Hall Hotel is a 98-room luxury hotel, restaurant and bar housed in the old Bethnal Green Town Hall, at the heart of London’s burgeoning East End.The Edwardian town hall on Cambridge Heath Road was considerably extended in 1937 onto Patriot Square, where the entrance to the new hotel

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can now be found.Through the years, the 7500m² building housed the area’s municipal administration, but was victim to numerous modifications insensitive to its preservation and finally fell out of use and was vacated in 1993. Used only as a location for films and television, the building was left to decay in the intervening years until its purchase in 2007

by Singaporean hotelier Peng Loh.

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Consulted before the purchase and commissioned immediately thereafter, rare directors Michel da Costa Gonçalves and Nathalie Rozencwajg were tasked by their client with designing a contemporary luxury hotel to sit sympathetically within the existing building, restore this building and also add to its volume with an extension. rare saw the project as the building’s third age, after the 1910

Design & Desire Fact File Architects: rare Architecture Project Architect: Michel da Costa Gonçalves & Nathalie Rozencwajg Client: Mastelle (Zinc House) ltd Main contractor: MP Brothers Ltd Structural Engineers: O’Connor Sokolowski Partnership LLP M&E consultant: Mendick Waring Ltd Quantity surveyor: Barrie Tankel Partnership Historic Consultant: Priory Heritage Planning supervisor: Prospect planning Lighting consultant: Jonathan Cole Lighting

The original 1910 structure was on the at-risk register

and 1937 phases, and an opportunity to reinvent, as well as restore, a forgotten architectural treasure of the East End. Striking abstract backdrop Despite the building being on the at-risk register, rare’s considered approach to the project, a guiding concept of the development and use of traditional techniques and motifs within contemporary cutting edge design and manufacturing technologies, won the approval of English Heritage and planning permission was granted by Tower Hamlets in 2008.

The extension to the building, a new wing that stands behind the original 1910 structure and an additional floor that sits atop the flat roof of the 1937 extension, provides a further 1500m² of accommodation.Wrapped entirely by a laser cut powder coated aluminium skin, no windows or doors are externally visible, allowing it to create a striking abstract backdrop to the original structure, while simultaneously making a definite statement as new architecture.

Harmonious elegance The pattern cut into the skin was taken from a pattern book rare developed for the project. An original art deco feature in the Council Chamber inspired the parametrically defined pattern book, a design exercise apparent in not only the aluminium skin but many of rare’s new interventions in the hotel from radiator and air conditioning covers to decorative wall panels.The effect of the pattern cut

into the skin is performative, allowing natural light into the rooms behind it, while also preserving the privacy of those both inside and out.

The faceted form of the extension’s skin and roof was dictated by light and views that had to be maintained for neighbouring buildings. rare’s design response to these parameters is an example of their ability to provide harmonious elegance and functionality.The skin’s distinctive form is repeated in features including the hotel’s

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brass reception desk and corridor ceilings of the extension, again bringing together glamour and function. ‘spatial furniture’ The dimensions of each of the 98 rooms are different, something dictated by the

Each room provides charm and function while maintaining a clear delineation between the restored and the new

nature of the building and its listed status, therefore allowing rare to provide 98 unique layouts and designs. rare performed an entire internal re-planning of the space in the building and inserted zones of contemporary hotel comfort into these rooms with what they call their ‘spatial furniture’. Bespoke pods of discrete beds, desks, storage space, kitchens and bathroom suites rendered in materials ranging from CNC milled MDF, Corian, Green Lime marble, glass, oak and Cardoso and Vals stone with light fixtures specially commissioned from suppliers Viabizzuno, all work to interrupt but also sit comfortably within the historical context of the building.

The use of a design strategy specific to each room provides charm and function while maintaining a clear delineation between the restored and the new.

Glorious grandeur The reinvention and restoration of the existing building was driven by rare’s intensive research of the town hall’s archive of original design elements and realised by numerous highly skilled craftspeople; bringing the building back to its former glorious grandeur, breathing new life into marble floors, ornate moulded ceilings, Edwardian and Art Deco detailing.

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In addition to the residential accommodation rare have also provided a

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new 14 metre titanium tiled lap pool in the basement, restored Conference Room and Mayor’s Room for functions and separate bar and restaurant in the Edwardian wing of the building.The bar and restaurant, named Viajante and accessed from the building’s original Cambridge Heath Road entrance, are furnished solely with bespoke rare pieces and decorated with silicone injected tapestries and chandeliers designed in collaboration with textile designer Tzuri Guetta.

Traditional techniques and motifs within contemporary cutting edge design make a stunning statement © Sue Barr

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Renewable Energy

A farewell to fossil?

It is planned that the Renewable Heat Incentive will encourage the uptake of energy from renewable sources. Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker explains how the scheme will work.

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ossil fuel gas currently supplies around 70% of the UK’s heat. In the face of the threat of manmade global warming and with rising and volatile fossil fuel prices coupled with the increased dependence on imports the need to move to cleaner forms of heat is clear.

The scheme, to be administered by the gas and electricity market authority Ofgem, is the first of its kind in the world providing long term financial support to encourage the uptake of renewable heat for householders and local communities as well as the commercial and industrial sectors.

That is why we have decided to bring in the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), aimed at dramatically increasing the amount of heat we get from renewable sources.We are putting £860m into the RHI and the scheme is expected to increase green capital investment by £7.5 billion up to 2020.

Supporting jobs We want to encourage the installation of a range of technologies across the country, including ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal, to move away from a reliance on fossil fuels, reduce our carbon emissions, meet our renewable targets and stimulate green growth in the

Greg Barker, Energy and Climate Change Minister

construction industry.

The RHI represents a serious investment in our future. It will not only help reduce our carbon emissions by shifting away from fossil fuels and help us meet our renewables targets, it will also support the 150,000 existing manufacturing, supply chain and installer jobs.

Current estimates indicate that the RHI could lead to a reduction in gas demand equivalent to a 10% reduction in net gas imports against what they would have been in 2020.That’s significant at a time when more and more people are worried about energy security.

The range of technologies include ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers and solar thermal. Image © Space Air

The RHI should dramatically increase the amount of heat we get from renewable sources. Image © Kingspan Renewables

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Renewable Energy Price implications Not only do we need to consider the price implications of fossil fuel gas, we must also think about the impact our current heating set up is having on our carbon emissions. Currently around half of the UK’s emissions come from the energy used to generate heat, more than from generating electricity. Therefore, in the transition to a low carbon economy, the RHI has an important role to play with average savings between now and 2020 of 4.4 million tonnes of carbon per year.That’s equivalent to the annual carbon emissions of two typical new gas power stations.

An historic turning point The second phase of the RHI will then kick in for householders when the Green Deal starts later in 2012.Those who take up the Premium Payment will also be able to apply for support under the RHI in 2012 if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Phasing the support for householders will allow us to align with the Green Deal, creating a more joined up approach for

those wishing to take action on energy efficiency and carbon reduction in their homes.

The RHI is an historic turning point that will transform the way our homes and businesses are kept warm. But it’s also a great chance for Britain to lead the way in a fast growing industry, which is why we must work together to capture the economic benefits of this new emerging market.

The RHI will be introduced in phases.

The first phase will allow anything from a pub to a public library, a chemical plant to a brewery to get support to install technologies such as biomass boilers, heat pumps and solar thermal and get paid for the heat they produce. Community projects will also be eligible if they provide heat to more than one house.

RHI tariffs for commercial, industrial and community heating will start this year and will compliment other renewable incentives already in place such as the Renewables Obligation and Feed in Tariffs.

Vital data For householders there will be a voucher scheme up and running later this year.

Renewable Heat Premium Payments will offer discounts off the cost of installing renewable heat technologies.The scheme will particularly target those not heating their homes via a mains gas supply.

This scheme will enable us to gather vital data on how these renewable heat technologies work in the home, how efficient they are and what consumers think of them. It will also ensure we understand what works best for manufacturers, installers and householders and what provides best value for money for the consumer, in a new and emerging market place.

This scheme will enable the gathering of vital data on how these renewable heat technologies work in the home.

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Doors & Windows

Gilgen Door Systems created in partnership A multi million pound partnership deal between Kaba Door Automation and Japanese corporation, The Nabtesco Group, has strengthening global presence and will provide exciting opportunities for both companies worldwide.

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he deal worth in excess of 240 million Swiss Francs (approximately £150m) included Kaba Door Systems, Kaba Gilgen and all other entities of the Kaba Door Automation business unit across Europe and China. Kaba Door Systems will now be known as Gilgen Door Systems UK Limited.

Peter Faerber, Managing Director Gilgen Door Systems UK Limited said, “I am very excited about this acquisition; it represents a positive step in the longterm development of our business, opening up opportunities in the USA and Asia.This merger also makes available the technological know-how of a multinational company active in a number of sophisticated business areas.”

The partnership has excellent complementary characteristics of both companies; Gilgen Door Systems are industry leaders in Europe and China for the supply manufacture and installation

of automatic commercial and industrial door systems, moveable walls and platform screen doors; Nabtesco dominate 50% of the Japanese automatic door market and manufacture movement control equipment, components for high-precision instruments in the transport, aviation and hydraulics industries and robots. Together with the newly acquired company,The Nabtesco Group will turn over £1.1bn and employ 5000 people in 31 companies throughout South East Asia, USA and Europe. It is a positive move for customers who will see very little change; it’s a case of business as usual with all existing warranties, service agreements and contracts remaining unaffected.

Swiss reputation Gilgen Swiss engineered automatic and industrial doors are suitable for offices, retail, shopfronts, hospitals, hotels and leisure facilities.The elegant construction and design, synonymous with the Swiss reputation, combined with up-to-date control elements and technology ensures

safe, convenient and reliable access.The Gilgen range of automatic door systems includes sliding, folding and swing doors together with specialist curved sliding doors, fire rated sliding doors and hermetically sealed doors.The industrial product range of roller shutters, sectional overhead, high speed doors, fire shutters and curtains provide comprehensive solutions for unobstructed traffic flow, safe working environments and enhanced efficiency in the industrial, commercial and retail sectors.

High profile installations Gilgen operators are extremely reliable and efficient, minimising energy consumption and their fast operation ensures minimum disruption to inside air temperatures. Door solutions have extensive glass and panel options which include glass and insulated panels that achieve extremely low u-Value ratings to suit individual building and customer requirements.The use of smart drives and controls to automate doors not only ensures that they open when required, but also close when not in use greatly reducing energy wastage. Gilgen have developed KOAX, an energy efficient motor drive and control unit which uses 45% less energy than a traditional motor and is constructed from 72% reusable part.

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Complete control With the introduction of ever more stringent energy efficient standards and legislation, developers need to remain constantly vigilant about how to reduce carbon emissions. However, today’s climate control systems are already highly energy efficient, says Scott McGavin of Daikin UK, so the debate has grown to cover how we should cut usage as well as increase energy efficiency.

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he recent Government unveiling of the fourth carbon budget, which requires the cutting of emissions by 50% from 1990 levels by 2027, means that the installation of the latest energy efficient climate control systems is no longer sufficient to meet the nation’s carbon reduction targets. Building managers and owners also need to focus on ways to monitor, control and reduce everyday energy usage as a means to achieve these legally binding objectives.

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However, embracing a policy of controlling and cutting energy usage is an approach that also offers huge money saving potential. But the question is “how do we encourage end users to cut back on the amount of heating and cooling they demand, when it is widely acknowledged that changing user behavior is the holy grail of achieving real carbon reduction?”

Given this difficulty, and with Display Energy Certificates looking likely to become mandatory for commercial

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buildings in the foreseeable future, the time has come to consider how intelligent control technologies can play a significant role in monitoring and maintaining HVAC systems (the largest user of energy in the workplace) to help regulate buildings.

Climate control It is clear that technology now enables control systems to reduce both usage of climate control systems and improve energy efficiency.The key to their success, however, is being able to deliver reduced

HVAC standards specified by the client, the solution also offered the very best in control and usability. Crucially for prime office space, the solution also combined the best in performance with superb discretion, acoustically and aesthetically.

Technology such as the Daikin Intelligent Manager offers complete system control

usage without the end user noticing any reduction in comfort levels, whilst also allowing them sufficient autonomy to satisfy their desire for control of their own environment.

An example of where this technology has been used successfully is at 210 Pentonville in London. Developed by the Deerbrook Group, the highest standards of construction were essential for this landmark scheme.To ensure the utmost sustainability, a high performance Daikin VRV Heat Recovery system was installed for energy efficient heating and cooling.

Offering more than 18,000 sq ft of office space spread across 10 floors, with a sizeable and stylish entrance atrium and roof complex boasting pristine views over central London, 210 Pentonville emphasises the best in modern design and progressive approaches to architecture. Sustainable specification was key to the scheme, which was awarded a BREEAM Excellent rating on completion.

Importantly for energy efficiency and user comfort, the system had to offer the best in control. For this, an intelligent system that could distinguish between the areas of the building in terms of climate needs, activate itself during peak hours to save energy overnight or during low use hours and ensure that energy was used efficiently and effectively as required.

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by NDS Mechanical, working with main contractor HBG Construction and building services contractor Gratte Brothers, was provided through Daikin VRV Heat Recovery units. Utilising advanced mechanical engineering to create the greatest output from the lowest electrical input, the system also features highly effective heat exchange systems to ensure even less wastage and deliver enhanced energy efficiency to the user.

In line with this, architects Darling Associates specified the Daikin VRV system in order to provide the scheme with a cutting edge energy efficient climate control system.

Integrating utilities To ensure that the building would be heated effectively throughout, the VRV Heat Recovery units were spread though plant rooms across the buildings ten storeys.

Connected by pipework to 356 indoor fan coils, the system was controlled by a Daikin Intelligent Manager Controller. Not only does this monitor and measure energy output and control heating and cooling, it allows the constant regulation and examination of other vital building services, integrating utilities for supreme ease of use.

An intelligent system For the high profile scheme, Daikin UK provided a complete solution comprising Daikin VRV Heat Recovery systems connected to the company’s fan coil units and controlled by a Daikin Intelligent Manager. Meeting the high environmental

The use of a Daikin Intelligent Manager system offers 210 Pentonville the best in utilities management.The easy user interface, web function and Automated Operations Management features ensured simple and efficient control of services. Fan coil units dispersed throughout the building

To meet the needs of 210 Pentonville, the system had to be carefully tailored to the following criteria: Developer Deerbrook Group stipulated that the climate control system had to offer unparalleled energy efficiency The system had to offer the best in acoustic performance, to meet local building regulations and ensure that office workers were not disturbed Space efficiency was crucial so that the solution could fit into plant rooms throughout the building.

Venting was also required to unobtrusively distribute air from the heating and cooling system It was crucial that the system met all relevant Building Regulations regarding safety and sustainability Superb control had to be a central feature of the proposed solution.

Ideally, the control unit would also be able to monitor all building services for total control of the structure ensured good circulation of heated and cooled air for excellent user comfort, with the climate control simply managed by the Daikin Intelligent Manager system.

It is clear that an intelligent control system can make a significant impact on the amount of energy used and the efficiency of climate control systems in commercial environments, without end users noticing any difference in their comfort levels.This can both meet legislative requirements and reduce energy bills. www.daikin.co.uk

High performance heat recovery systems mean energy efficient heating and cooling

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Timber Expo Preview

In touch with timber Timber Expo, the significant force that is timber, will be held over 27th & 28th September at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Rupert Scott, Marketing Manager of TRADA Technology, explains why Timber Expo will be more than just an exhibition.

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imber Expo, backed by TRADA Technology, has been designed as an event ‘for the timber industry, by the timber industry’. It has attracted the support of more than 100 manufacturers and suppliers, as well as leading trade bodies such as the Timber Trade Federation,The Builders Merchants Federation,WWF, the American Hardwood Export Council, PEFC, jointly with the Malaysian Timber Council, American Softwoods,Wood for Good, supported by the Forestry Commission, and the Wood Awards. The UK Structural Insulated Panel Association will construct one of the show seminar theatres using SIPS technology.

Valued by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) at more than £7.6 billion, the wood industries and forestry combined comprise the fifth largest industry in the UK – and for the first time Timber Expo will bring this significant force together under one roof. It will raise the profile of timber, gathering together forwardthinking companies, timber commentators and business leaders, linking suppliers with specifiers and end users.

Clever structures Exhibitors include, as Platinum sponsors, International Timber/Pasquill Timber Engineering, AHEC as major sponsors, and B&K Structures, Global Forest Trade Network (WWF), Grainger Sawmills, Timbmet and Wood for Good as Gold Sponsors, with Coillte, Gang-Nail Systems, Latham’s (also sponsoring the VIP Lounge), Lime Technology, Norbord and UK Flooring as Silver Sponsors.

Evidence that Timber Expo will be a showcase for everything that is new and exciting in timber will be the TRADA stand

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itself. Price & Myers are recreating their Hy-pavilion, a demountable 360 degree stage and covered theatre, designed for the London Festival of Architecture last year.This clever structure delivers a clear message to specifiers that timber has come of age as an engineering material and can claim a unique place in the built environment of the future.

An inspiring conference Yet Timber Expo will be more than just an exhibition. Aiming to attract more than 5,000 visitors from the UK and internationally, it will encompass TRADA’s flagship In Touch with Timber conference, in a new format of four half-day sessions (see below). Furthermore, the winners of the Wood Awards 2011 will be unveiled at the event, adding yet more value to the visitor’s day. As well as a busy programme of free Timber Talk seminars, the Timber Buyers’ Forum, a unique feature of Timber Expo, will give exhibitors the opportunity to have pre-arranged, structured meetings with procurement directors/buyers of more than 40 companies, including Asda, B&Q, Jewsons,Vinci, Lend Lease, Galliford Try, BAM,Thomas Vale, Sir Robert McAlpine, Kier, Ocon, Laing O’Rourke, MACE, Simons Group,Tesco and Willmott Dixon.

In short, with free entry to all who preregister online,Timber Expo will be an event where visitors can be informed, inspired - and do business.

As an integral part of Timber Expo, the conference will continue to inspire through

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case study examples of everything that is new and ground-breaking in timber.

Delegates may personalise their visit to Timber Expo by booking the sessions most relevant to their business.

Session 1 27th September 9.30am – 12.30pm Timber: the first choice for excellent design Session 2 27th September 1.30pm - 4.30pm Growing the commercial sector Session 3 28th September 9.30am – 12.30pm Improving processes and performance Session 4 28th September 1.30pm – 4.30pm Inspiration from abroad For more information on all aspects of Timber Expo visit www.timber-expo.co.uk

Timber Expo Preview Timber Expo has a silver lining for Latham As the UK’s biggest importer and distributor of timber based products, and one for which sustainable forestry and a strong environmental policy are of paramount importance, James Latham is delighted to be supporting Timber Expo in 2011.

As well as being a Silver Sponsor of the show, Latham will be hosting the VIP lounge where visitors are invited to join them for refreshments and learn more about their extensive range of panel products, hardwood and hardwood flooring. On Latham’s stand (01-B2) they will be showcasing a number of products including; Accoya®, the world’s leading high technology wood which is created from sustainably sourced softwood and which boasts the durability, stability and beauty of the very best tropical hardwoods;WoodEx® which is an engineered hardwood product, with two high quality, clear faces for use in joinery applications; North American and Canadian Softwood Clears; plus a number of exclusive products from Latham’s flooring division including PAR-KY® by Shinnoki, which offers significant environmental benefits.

To learn more about Lathams complete product range or to download their environmental brochure, contact Latham’s marketing department now. marketing@lathams.co.uk

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Latham Director Chris Sutton will also be one of the speakers in the Timber Talk Seminars at the show. “As a timber showcase for construction and sustainable building materials and design, we believe Timber Expo 2011 is the perfect platform to let the industry see the expansive and unrivalled range of products that we offer,” he said.

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Sandtex Trade: a decade of gloss!

External metalwork can now benefit from a high gloss look that lasts for the long term with the launch of a new specialist coating from Sandtex Trade.

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he new solvent borne exterior gloss Sandtex Trade Metalgloss X-tra is specifically formulated to provide long-lasting protection – backed by a ten year durability guarantee from the manufacturer.

Used in conjunction with Sandtex Trade Rust Inhibiting Primer Undercoat, new Sandtex Trade Metalgloss X-tra can be used to decorate and protect all exterior metalwork including non-ferrous metal surfaces and weathered or treated galvanised steelwork.

Optimum opacity The system offers an excellent, flexible, high gloss finish that won’t crack, flake or fade, no matter how extreme the weather conditions and how intense the UV light exposure.

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Specifiers can select from a wide range of colours, with black and white finishes available off the shelf, and access to a further 2,000 shades tinted and mixed to order from the Sandtex Trade Colour Collection.Where lighter shades are selected, a second top coat may be necessary to achieve optimum opacity.

Eggshell X-tra where a contemporary and more subtle sheen level is preferred. Both have the same versatile high performance base coat, Sandtex Trade Rust Inhibiting Primer Undercoat, which has excellent adhesion and proactive rust inhibiting properties that make it a ‘must have’ item for specifiers.”

High performance Sandtex brand manager Liz Bowater said: “We are now able to recommend a choice of two solvent borne coating systems for metal - Sandtex Trade Metalgloss X-tra, where a traditional high gloss finish is required, and Sandtex Trade

For more information please contact the Customer Relations Team on 0845 372 3425, email info@ sandtextrade.co.uk or visit the website at www.sandtextrade.co.uk

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Out Of time! it is estimated that one tonne of steel rusts every 90 seconds across the world.

This means that for every two tonnes of steel produced worldwide, one is directly to replace another lost through corrosion. This level of wastage has huge implications – both in terms of cost, and the environment.

Galvanizing is the best option to stop this wastage – its Resource efficient, Recyclable, Long Life, Sustainable and Cost efficient.

for an information pack please email or telephone email: corrosion@wedgegalv.co.uk tel: 0845 271 6080 (local rates apply) www.wedgegalv.co.uk Wedge Group Galvanizing - 14 Plants Nationwide - Head Office: Stafford Street, Willenhall, WV13 1RZ

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KENSINGTON GROUP THE METAL WORK COMPONENT SPECIALISTS FREE PHONE: 0800 731 5528

Kensington Group offer luxury balustrade components in stainless steel, Brass, Nickel and Wrought Iron.

We also stock Brass and Stainless Steel Handrails. Systems mathematically tested to BS5399 & BS6380 Kensington Group, 23/25 Ribocon Way, Progress Park, Luton, LU4 9UR t 01582 563 795 f 01582 491925 sales@kensingtonforge.co.uk www.balustrade-systems.com Online Enquiry 029

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Dulux Trade does a Grand job!

Ancon updates brochure A range of coatings from the Dulux Trade Ancon’s Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings brochure has been updated to reflect changes in Industry Regulations and recent additions to the company’s product range. “Cavity wall ties should now be selected from the Types in PD 6697,” explained Luke Woollen, Design Services Manager at Ancon. “This is a new Published Document for use with the masonry Eurocode EC6 and the latest wind code EC1.

It replaces the British Standard BS 5628 which was the previous masonry code and is now withdrawn. Full information is given in our updated literature on how to select the most appropriate wall tie for your project, using the latest design code.” info@ancon.co.uk

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Yeoman Shield offers front-line defence Yeoman Shield, the UK market leader in the supply and installation of wall & door protection products has been installed at Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham. Busy lift areas and corridors are now protected by Yeoman Shield Guardian Handrail, Protection Strip and Ultra 40 Protection Rail.Yeoman Shield Protection Strip and Corner Angle has been fitted behind seats in the waiting area.

Hospital estates officer Patrick Hayes said, “Over the years we have specified a wide variety of Yeoman Shield products and have been pleased with its performance and the protection it consistently provides.” sallyann@yeomanshield.com

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portfolio has been used in the prestigious reconstruction of the Grand Pier in Weston Super Mare. Dulux Trade Metalshield,Vinyl Matt and Supermatt are amongst a variety of products selected to help bring the high profile attraction back to life after it was destroyed by fire in 2008.

Selecting a solution for the walkways leading to the pier proved challenging for the architect and the painting contractor, particularly as the surfaces will be subject to continual stresses from the marine conditions; Dulux Trade Metalshield system is designed to deliver up to 8 years protection for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. duluxtraderesponse@tangerinepr.com

uonuon: Warhol for the modern world Strata Tiles present uonuon, an exclusive range from Strata Tiles.Taking inspiration from the palette used by Andy Warhol, uonuon allows the designer to customise any space. An innovation, espousing the appearance of wood, but with the qualities that make tiles infinitely popular, uonuon creates a signature statement for any project. Available in fifteen shades, from vibrant hues to chic classics, in thoughtfully conceived sizes that create a striking finish, uonuon allows you the creative freedom to define your style.This beautiful product is currently exhibiting at Strata Tiles’ showroom on Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5PX. info@stratatiles.co.uk

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Simpson Strong-Tie launch new range Simpson Strong-Tie’s innovative new range of chemical anchors and fixings adds to its impressive portfolio of revolutionary products and services. Designed to meet the needs of a comprehensive set of applications, the range includes the PolyGP, a styrene-free resin ideal for medium duty use in hollow or solid block applications from fixing timber to masonry to the installation of satellite dishes; the ETA approved AT-HP resin, specially formulated for high performance for fixing threaded rods or rebar into concrete, and completing the range for particularly high specifications, the SETXP, a pure epoxy resin.The resins are complimented by Simpson’s extensive range of threaded rods. rmiles@strongtie.com 034

Great Masters rely on Fermacell The weight bearing capability of Fermacell gypsum fibre boards was a key factor in it being specified for the new Hepworth Wakefield art gallery in Yorkshire. Fermacell has been used on all internal walls and, given the gallery’s clean aesthetic lines, it was the ideal choice as visual joints can be minimized, whilst meeting the

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weight hanging criteria for hanging artwork.

Regularly specified for galleries and museums, Fermacell offers exceptional weight bearing properties, and because it is so strong, artworks can be fixed directly to the walls with no need for noggins or other support. fermacell@yourresponse.co.uk

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Express(O) yourself with Abet Laminati!

Abet Ltd will be launching their new 2011>2104 COLLECTION at this year’s 100% Design Exhibition, on stand F108.

Nine new ranges have been added to the existing Collection, the result of ongoing commitment to research and a total focus on contemporary design.They have been developed to satisfy the most diverse tastes, demands and requirements while maintaining the quality that has always been the hallmark of ABET laminates.

constantly evolving choice with extra subtleties. Creative silkscreened designs, the appeal of digital language, 3D effects, techno decorations and deep surfaces add the finishing touches to a catalogue that always aims to provide designers with superlative options and sources of inspiration for developing each space, idea or project.

Dedicated texture and colour research has created specific personality traits, ranging through cool, matt greys, warm browns, glossy whites and plush greens.Vibrant metallic tones cast their spell in contrast with delicate beiges while the magic continues with seductive deep blacks, bright and gleaming silvers and golds, whose colours resonate with stories of travel and adventure, or natural rugged rust as far from the sophistication of crystal as can be imagined.The broad spectrum study concludes by delineating alternative finishes that enhance the colourways and imbue the laminates with exceptional visual and tactile appeal. Among the classics, several new wood finishes have been included.The name chosen for each Collection is the key to its traits and individuality.

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Finally, new colours are added to enrich the range of many Collections already in the catalogue, expanding the extensive and

Osmo’s PolyxOil Rapid, complete treatment in just one day!

Perfect Permeable Paving

PolyxOil Rapid from Osmo UK is the premium, original hardwax-oil wood finish that delivers rapid drying times guaranteed to keep wooden flooring and all internal joinery as beautiful as the day it was first installed.

• Professional natural looking superior finish for wood, cork and OSB floors • Extremely quick drying time, can apply two coats in one day • Available in Satin and Matt • Strong and durable, like a lacquer, as well as easy to spot repair

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For an attractive and extremely durable surface solution, use SureSet® permeable resin bound paving. Ideal for driveways, access roads, pavements, pathways, tree pits & SUDS projects.

Choose from natural gravel, crushed rock, marble and recycled products.

SureSet permeable resin bound paving is now covered by a 15 year guarantee.

For more information contact us today.

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Roofing & Cladding Metrotile lights up Icynene’s sustainable insulation village hall Icynene is one of the pioneers of the Green Building Metrotile’s lightweight steel roofing and integrated photovoltaic systems have been specified for a new village hall at Defford Cum Besford,Worcester.

Consisting of over 720 Metrotile Slate profiles in Brindle, the systems also features 30 PV panels that are able to power everything in the village hall, from heating to lighting.

“We chose Metrotile as the fitted cost was competitive due to reduced labour and handling requirement, and integral PV panels were available at a competitive price,” said Michael Clegg,Trust Chairman of Defford Village Hall. All Metrotile systems are backed by an industry-leading 40 year guarantee. sales@metrotile.co.uk

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VM ZINC focal point for church annexe For the new community annexe of St Pancras Church in Lewes BBM Architects proposed a contemporary design using a curved VMZINC standing seam roof.The pre-weathered QUARTZ-ZINC® feature has provided the most visually dynamic element of the scheme, in which the Sacristy floor was dug out to accommodate two community halls, one on top of the other.The church is of traditional style with stone quoining and dressing around windows and the former annexe had a hipped, plain tiled roof. Success depended on the roof retaining its colour and QUARTZ-ZINC develops a natural, lasting and self-protecting patina. vmzinc.uk@umicore.com

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Movement and inventor of water blown soft foam insulation. Soft foam is the fastest growing insulation material in the world today and Icynene’s sprayin-place products are highly effective and give off no harmful emissions. Icynene expands in seconds to fill every crack and crevice while remaining flexible so that the integrity of the building envelope seal remains intact over time. At a recent project, Icynene’s insulation enabled a 40% reduction in boiler size as well as reducing traffic noise and providing better indoor air quality. It is a proven pathway to energy savings and reducing CO2 emissions. inquiriesuk@icynene.com

Klober performance top of the class Permo® air, the most breathable air-open roofing underlay available, has been used in the refurbishment of Islington Arts and Media School.The late Victorian building had been in need of complete refurbishment and was targetted to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very good’ rating. Mark Walker of BDP Architects commented, “We needed an air open roofing underlay to solve the problems posed by the existing roof construction and Permo air’s performance met our requirements.We also found that Klober’s technical support set it apart from other roofing manufacturers, not least because they provided us with U-value calculations klober@yourresponse.co.uk 042 and a condensation risk analysis”.

Recticel recognised by ISO 14001 A leading UK manufacturer of thermal insulation products has had the effectiveness of its Environmental Management Systems recognised with the Award of an ISO 14001 certificate.The certificate covers the Stokeon-Trent manufacturing facility operated by Recticel Insulation Products and marks the success to date of an ongoing initiative to raise environmental standards in every area of the company’s activities.This latest development comes just a short time after the company was awarded an independent Certificate of Competency by the Thermal Insulation Manufacturers and Suppliers Association and the British Board of Agrément.This award confirms Recticel’s abilities to provide customers with both U-value and condensation risk calculations which meet stringent enquiries@recticelinsulation.co.uk 043 quality standards.

Kingspan raise the roof!

A major refurbishment of the Ocean Housing Group HQ in St Austell demonstrates how using a thermally efficient insulated panel system and state-of-the-art photovoltaics from Kingspan can achieve outstanding results, even in the gloomiest winter weather.

The old asbestos roof was replaced with over 1200 m2 of Kingspan KS1000 RW insulated panels, a first key step in achieving an energy efficient building envelope. 273 Sharp 210W Polycrystalline PV

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Modules with a 57.33kW peak capacity were installed to the roof’s south facing elevations, in what is believed to be the seventh largest array of photovoltaics in the country and the largest in the South West, at 447.72 m2.

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Roofing & Cladding

Hambleside Danelaw beat the thief!

The growing number of church and school closures and costly repairs due to metal theft from roofs can be avoided if Glass Reinforced Polyester roofing materials are installed as an alternative to lead or copper, says British roofing products manufacturer Hambleside Danelaw Ltd. The company’s ready alternative ranges from single-ply coverings to flashings.The Dryseal roofing system can achieve complex detailing and a similar finish to lead or copper, ideal for the heritage market, but without incurring the cost and importantly not attracting the risk of repetitive theft. Dryseal can offer a ‘temporary’ solution of up to 20 years to break the theft cycle and provide a period to generate the funds needed to reinstate lead where like-for-like replacement ultimately remains the first preference.

BBA approved, Dryseal is suitable for most flat and pitched roofs and it has been available as a proven solution for new build and refurbishment projects for over 20 years. The guaranteed leak-free system, which is a non wet-lay product, totally encapsulates the roof with a single material. Its easy ‘Fit and Finish’ installation means

Cembrit Slates chosen for The Malthouse

Dryseal and Hambleside Danelaw’s other GRP roofing products have been installed in schools, churches and hundreds of other buildings across the UK. Contractors vouch for Dryseal’s durability even in the more challenging weather patterns, with many saying that little or no maintenance is required other than an annual check. marketing@hambleside-danelaw.co.uk

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Steni cuts competitors to size!

A feature of the Romsey skyline will be preserved in its original glory thanks to Glendyne slate from Cembrit.

Recently converted into apartments, the Malthouse is an old brewery building with a distinctive roof that has been refurbished as part of the construction work.The Glendyne slates are a perfect match for the original Welsh slate and maintain the building’s unique, much-loved appearance.The roof structure incorporates two large malt chimneys and half-hipped sections in a complex design.

Cembrit supplied local roofing contractors, Williams Roofing Contractors Ltd, with approximately 33,000 Glendyne slates for this project. sales@cembrit.co.uk

that it requires no heat or flames, again a very important point for heritage buildings.

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Steni’s unique ability to factory-cut panels to size has won over yet another architectural practice after it specified Steni’s Colour rainscreen cladding range for a multi-million pound school project in York. Architects Morgan Lloyd Jones were unaware of Steni’s cut to size capability when they involved the company in a review of rainscreen cladding materials. It was the sheer size of Steni’s colour range - 44 standard colours and three gloss levels - that originally impressed them. Some 700m² of 595mm x 595mm squares of Steni Colour panels, in a total of seven colours, have been screw fixed in a stunning diagonal design. info@steni.co.uk 046

Kingspan factory ‘zero waste’ As the largest panel factory in the world, Kingspan Insulated Panels has announced that its Holywell factory in North Wales has just become a zero waste to landfill site.The scheme is being developed further with plans to improve the systems and reduce costs, eg maximising the skip weight, implementing a new online record system to track and show compliance, and using a large Horizontal RDF Waste baler, which has the ability to save around 048 £600 per month. Kingspan is currently working with info@kingspanpanels.com an MRF (Materials Recovery Facility), looking at a transfer station recycling rate of 87%, with the 13% balance of the waste going to RDF. Respond online www.fca-magazine.com or using free reader enquiry card

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Roofing & Cladding Steni help sea cadets get ship-shape!

Two types of cladding panels from Steni UK have helped give a new Sea Cadets headquarters a face and membership lift. info@steni.co.uk Glass fibre reinforced Steni Nature Sparkling White cladding panels, which are built up to provide a surface finish of natural stone, have been used alongside Steni Nature Brick Effect panels, which are large-format but lightweight, on the new TS Diadem in Frimley, Surrey. Designed and project managed by Hampshire based architects Stephens Cox Associates and built on site in just 10 weeks by modular building specialists Elite Systems (GB), the new site was officially opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex in January 2011.

brick-effect cladding, which eliminates the need for wet trades, was believed to be a requirement of planning permission as the new site, which is used twice weekly by the 10- to 18-year-old cadets, is adjacent to a housing estate where brick is the predominant fascia.

The Steni Nature panels were installed on the main 10m x 21m, part two-storey building and a 7m x 11m single-storey boat/bus house. Unlike its predecessor, the main building required an extra storey at one end as the new site on Gilbert Road was smaller than the old one around the corner on Portsmouth Road.The

Jamie Gee, architectural technician with Elite, who have used the fire- and weatherresistant Steni panels before, said, “The entrance to the site was tight and a precise lifting plan for the cranage of the buildings on delivery was required due to nearby trees.”

SAFETYWORKS & Solutions: height of safety SAFETYWORKS & Solutions manufacture a range of free standing, clamp on and fixed handrail systems for rooftops and walkways.

Their Easyguard permanent freestanding handrails are suitable for roof perimeters or the designation of access ways and fire escape routes, and are suitable for both retrofit and new build. As Easyguard is non-penetrative (freestanding), it alleviates the need for weather proofing around posts and eliminates the risk of future leaks associated with penetrative systems.

Easyguard is galvanised to BS/EN 1461, and is also available powder coated, again over galvanised steel, to ensure the longevity of the system and its coating. info@safetyworksandsolutions.co.uk

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2011 Kalwall Guide now available Kalwall is the most highly insulating diffuse light transmitting system available.This stunning new 52 page Guide illustrates how the daylighting system has been specified by many different architects. It comprises images of a wealth of different cladding and rooflighting projects across the public and private sectors, from schools and pools to sports halls and hospitals.

It also includes a technical summary of what Kalwall does and how it performs to maximise daylighting while minimising energy loss. Copies are now available!

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M.R. Site Services perform at the pier!

M.R. Site Services have undertaken welding of the aluminium roof and provided roof walkway platforms at the £39m transformation of Weston-Super-Mare’s Grand Pier.Weight restrictions on the pier required M.R. Site Services to dispense with their usual vans and use portable welding sets; some 40m of aluminium welding was conducted by the team on the roof.The new pavilion features four towers at its corners and in addition to the aluminium welding, M.R. Site welding@mrsiteservices.co.uk 052 Services specially made and fitted 1200 x 1200mm aluminium walkway platforms at the base of each tower complete with cat ladders to allow for future servicing and maintenance of the building.

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Roofing & Cladding

Sureclad provides retail therapy Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated cladding supplied

by Shackerley is one of the most prominent external wall finishes installed throughout Trinity Walk, a new and vibrant 46,450m2 shopping centre in the City of Wakefield.

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t the outset of this major regeneration project DLA, the masterplanners behind the development, specified Shackerley’s ceramic granite facade cladding for exterior elevations at the perimeter of the centre and for many of the store and cafe frontages within the mall.

When the development was acquired by a consortium comprising Sovereign Land, Shepherd Construction and AREA Property Partners, Leslie Jones Architecture was brought on board to enhance the scheme for the new owners and WT Partnership was appointed to project manage the development.

Adds visual interest Looking afresh at the plans, the new architects decided that the overall design scheme needed to be ‘warmed up’. Lee Pope, project architect said, “The original scheme specified ceramic granite panels

in Arctic White which we thought was a stylish choice but a little too ‘cold’ for this development.We were very happy with DLA’s choice of material as ceramic granite is a high quality cladding option but we thought that we could create a more welcoming atmosphere by bringing in warmer neutrals to better reflect Wakefield’s urban landscape.

“We found the colours we were looking for– creamy beige, light grey, copper brown and charcoal – in the Sureclad ceramic granite collection and have used contrasting panels to create ‘picture frame’ effects around store frontages and signage zones and to add visual interest to plain elevations. All the ceramic granite colours we’ve selected complement the other facade finishes employed in the centre, such as extruded terracotta and metallic panelling. As envisaged, the new colour palette has helped Trinity Walk to blend seamlessly into its city centre location.”

Delivered ‘installation-ready’ All Shackerley’s facades were installed by national roofing and cladding specialist contractor, Roofdec, based in Rotherham.

Director Norman Clarry said: “We’ve installed Sureclad facades before on projects in the education sector and know the system to be straightforward to install and very versatile.This was critical at Trinity Walk where we had a very tight schedule to adhere to, and a lot of interfaces between the ceramic granite facades and other cladding systems and materials to deal with. Everything was prefabricated off-site by Shackerley and delivered to site ‘installation-ready’ according to our priorities. By working closely together we managed to meet our deadlines and the project was handed over on schedule.”

Now open to the public,Trinity Walk comprises 50 modern retail units and has attracted Debenhams, Next, Sainsbury’s, Asda Living, Argos and a host of top fashion and accessory retailers, cafes and restaurants as tenants. It is one of only three shopping centres opening in the UK this year and the only one in the North of England. Wakefield Council has described it as the most important City Centre development for more than 20 years. info@shackerley.com

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Green makeover for Isocrete floor screed Flowcrete UK, manufacturers of market-leading Isocrete Floor Screeds, has developed a revolutionary new green screed technology that combines a more sustainable product with enhanced performance credentials.

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he company has given timeproven screeds in their range a green makeover with a new formulation that is free from Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), contains 40% recycled materials taken from industrial waste and has a reduced amount of both organic additives and natural silica sand content.

Systems within the Isocrete Floor Screeds’ range that have received the green makeover include Isocrete 1500, 4000 and 5000, Isocrete Self Level Plus, Isocrete Self Level Base, Flowscreed Industrial Top and Isocrete Self Level Renovation. Isocrete Screedfast is the next product in the range to receive the green re-formulation and will be released to market following site trials.

A fantastic breakthrough “This is an exciting development for Flowcrete, which will have a significant effect on sustainability within the construction industry,” said Alan Dean, Managing Director of Flowcrete UK. “By re-formulating products in the Isocrete Floor Screeds range, we can now offer specifiers improved performance such as improved flexural and compressive strength, with the additional benefit of a significantly lower carbon footprint.

and process these materials. Modern construction programmes place great demands on the products they use and today’s floor screed systems are no exception, needing to be fast, strong, safe and able to cope with the rigorous techniques and methods undertaken throughout the world.

Life cycle assessment “We are confident that the new green screed range will allow architects and specifiers to meet the most stringent green construction ratings such as BREEAM and the excellent results obtained from an independent life cycle assessment of the green screeds serve to substantiate this.

“Flowcrete are now able to offer the market a truly unique and sustainable flooring package through our new GREEN Floorzone solution. For example we can supply an eco-friendly resin floor finish such as Mondéco Mirrazzo, our newest terrazzo product which contains up to 60% recycled material, a new Isocrete green screed, an energy-saving underfloor heating

system and a noise-reducing acoustic foam layer to build up the surface of the floor from substrate to finish.The single source GREEN Floorzone offers sustainable benefits, with all products arriving on site from one source, with no wastage, with just one contractor responsible for the entire installation and with one Flowcrete warranty.”

Green makeover For almost 40 years, Isocrete Floor Screeds have been chosen by architects and specifiers for some of the world’s biggest projects, used extensively in areas including airports, stadia, hotels, hospitals, residential sites, offices, shopping centres, schools, colleges and universities and within this timeframe, millions of square metres of the systems have been installed.

The green makeover comes as Flowcrete heralds a new era in screed manufacturing, with the company installing a state-of-theart plant at its Sandbach headquarters to increase production capability.

A new screed mixer facility, which represents a significant capital investment, has been installed at the company’s manufacturing centre, which can take the capacity from 7,000 tonnes to more than 25,000 tonnes per annum. uk@flowcrete.com

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Surfaces Ultracrete’s new costeffective alternative reinstatement material Ultracrete, market leading specialist in highway repair materials, has introduced another product into its range, further cementing the company’s commitment to its environmental responsibility.

Ultracrete Perma-Soil Soil Stabiliser is an alternative reinstatement material, the perfect solution for the backfill and reinstatement of small utility excavations. Ultracrete Perma-Soil will help you to reduce the cost of reinstating your excavations by converting unearthed spoil into reusable material thus eliminating the need for primary aggregates. It is mixed with the spoil before being compacted back into the excavation to provide an adequate backfill material/sub-base within minutes.

away materials to landfill sites or backfill on site thus reducing transportation distances, tipping charges and carbon emissions.

Using recycled aggregates instead of primary aggregates can reduce C02 emissions by at least 40%.

The amount of useable landfill sites is rapidly decreasing; consequently waste management is a high priority across the board as companies are being forced to comply with landfill regulations.

Ultracrete Perma-Soil can help companies to meet these directives.

Ultracrete Perma-Soil meets the requirements as set out in the Utility WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) agreement and the SROH (Specification for the Reinstatement for Openings in Highways). It is very versatile and can be used across a range of highway and footpath applications as well as post, fence and utility pole installations. ultracrete@instarmac.co.uk

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Trench excavations from gas and water asset renewals are in the region of 4.8m tonnes a year (WRAP 2007: 1).This is comparable to 4.5% of national construction, demolition and excavation waste. Utilising Ultracrete Perma-Soil, minimises the need to haul

Addagrip is work of art The Yaa Asantewaa Arts and Community Centre in London W9 has recently undergone a complete makeover to its forecourt as part of a major rebuild, partly funded by the Lottery and Art Council.True Grip Ltd, an approved Addagrip contractor installed 6mm Terracotta, Rhine Gold and Carbon Addaset at a depth of 18mm, creating the eye-catching and precise layout.

Addaset, a resin bound surfacing system, provides a porous, hard wearing and low maintenance surface using a range of natural or recycled aggregates. It is flexible and resistant to cracking and can be applied to an asphalt or concrete base.

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Flying colours with RSL & the RAF RSL (Resin Surfaces Limited) have supplied their Resucoat HB for an RAF hanger used for the servicing of military aeroplanes.The brief was that the area required a flooring system which would assist with light reflection and be durable to the requirements of the work area. Resucoat HB is a two-pack solvent free, high build epoxy resin system for application as an industrial floor coating duty coating. Resucoat H.B. can be applied at a thickness from 400 to 600 microns in two coats.The coloured high gloss finish is durable and hard wearing and the chosen colour creates a reflective finish to meet the client’s requirements. info@resinsurfaces.co.uk 061

Long Rake Spar expand green roof products Long Rake Spar have developed three categories of Green Roof Substrates each containing a blend to specific proportions of recycled and lightweight aggregates with composted bio waste products.

The products have been designed to suit most landscaping, locational and ecological specifications. Intensive System Substrates (ISS), for use as a substrate within recreational garden-scapes; Extensive System Substrates (ESS), for use as a substrate in un-maintained rooftop environments; Mineral Drain Aggregate, a drainage layer for use below the substrate to prevent slipping on sloping roofs with extensive systems; Brown Roofing Substrates (BRS): designed to promote regeneration of the bio-diversity of demolition sites which have been lost to construction. admin@longrakespar.co.uk 062

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Landscape & Drainage Expecting heavy traffic? Get Grasscrete!

Lindab and Fermacell: the perfect partnership Steel building products provider Lindab’s partnering arrangement with Fermacell –the leaders in gypsum fibre board manufacturing, is proving to be highly successful with their internal steel partition and lining systems being specified for a number of major projects including: schools, apartment blocks, hospitals and social housing schemes.

All manner of permeable solutions exist today for grass pavers and the impact of heavy traffic is one of the big concerns for any grass reinforcement system.

The system combines Lindab’s expertise in quality steel dry lining systems with Fermacell’s renowned gypsum fibre boards to provide a range of internal dry lining systems suitable for new build or refurbishment applications.

“Together with Fermacell, we recognised the requirement in the specification market for an internal partition wall which would be affordable and technically superior to those currently available,” explained Lindab’s UK Business Manager Jonathan Fennell. “The market has responded extremely positively and I am encouraged with the level of specifications we have completed and the continuing interest in the system.”

Fermacell General Manager,Tim Deathridge takes up the story. “Since entering into the partnership with Lindab, we have been impressed with their capability and continuing desire to engineer dry lining systems which more than meets our strict performance characteristics.

Lindab’s technical support is excellent and has proven to be a real benefit to our customers - as our board is to theirs.”

The company operates a strict fit for purpose policy for all customers and offers both plastic and concrete grass reinforcement systems. Selecting the right product for use especially traffic usage is critical to sustainable performance. Grasscrete is a cast on-site concrete option and Grassblock comes as precast concrete blocks.

Both offer the ground reinforcement required for traffic along with deep soil pockets to provide good grass growth and natural drainage qualities.

The system offers seven 0.6 minimum gauge steel profiles which are generic to all standard Fermacell boards. Light in weight, the steel profiles can be quickly erected allowing other trades to commence internal works considerably faster than if traditional wood framing or block systems had been used. buildingproducts.sales@lindab.co.uk

Grass Concrete Ltd of Wakefield is one UK firm with a 40 year take on the subject, with a product called GRASSCRETE that has become the generic reference for permeable grass paving.

Grasscrete features sustainable drainage qualities with proven performance on heavily trafficked areas.Widely utilised on emergency access roads, green car parks, embankments, river spillways and lay-bys, with a proven performance in trafficked areas over plastic alternatives.

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For lighter traffic Grassroad is a strong honeycomb cell plastic option that can integrate with the Grasskerb dry fix edge providing fast effective grass growth and a solution for less traffic areas in need of greener landscaping – drives, secondary parking, and grass verges etc.The growing demand for green space and effective natural drainage means more and more architects, builders and specifiers are looking at grass reinforcement systems for driveways, car parking, grass verges and access roads.

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Kitchens & Bathrooms Taplanes clean up with pre-fab Cubicle Centre offers anti-vandal solutions Cubicle System Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer Taplanes Manufactured from 13mm thick Compact Grade Laminate and extra heavy duty fittings, the Cairngorm Cubicle System provides a waterproof and vandal resistant washroom solution designed to perform in even the most demanding environments. Suited for use in both toilet and shower areas, Cairngorm cubicles are manufactured in the UK by Cubicle Centre Ltd. An extensive range of toilet cubicles and washroom systems are available on a manufacture and supply basis - all designed to allow for simple installation by any competent tradesperson. Order a free brochure today! sales@washroomcubicles.co.uk

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Bristan & Cirrus merge collections Bristan has launched a tailored collection of taps, showers and accessories for commercial and public sector applications.

Ideal for specification in the healthcare, education, leisure and hospitality sectors, the range has been created by bringing together leading products from both Bristan and Sirrus by Gummers. As part of the move, Sirrus by Gummers products will be rebranded as Bristan from July 1 2011.The new portfolio, which comprises approximately 100 Bristan and 80 Sirrus by Gummers products, will be showcased in a new specification manual called Specifier, which will launch in August 2011. specify@bristan.com

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Ltd provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland. With a strong client base including universities, schools, housing associations and several major hotels chains,Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas.

Innovative and stylish designs together with product reliability ensure Taplanes are the first choice within both the refurbishment and new-build sectors. Size, shape and specification details can all be tailored to suit with full AutoCAD drawings and info@taplanes.co.uk SolidWorks models provided as required.

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Francis Pegler’s hidden gems The Francis Pegler range of sanitary ware expands with the launch of a host of new concealed bathroom systems from taps, valves and fittings manufacturing giant Pegler Yorkshire.

These new hidden gems include a concealed solution to suit every conceivable type of bathroom construction, from solid walls, to prefabricated and plasterboard.The big advantage for the end user of choosing a concealed system over floor standing sanitary ware soon becomes apparent in the perception of increased floor space in the bathroom and added style and sophistication.These systems are eco-friendly and the mounting frames for the toilet systems come in a variety of sizes, all constructed to EN standards. brochures@pegleryorkshire.co.uk

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English Revival from Mereway Kitchens Painted kitchens are hot for 2011 and Mereway Kitchens have hit the high street with 11 fashionable colours for their English Revival In-frame Shaker range, bringing the total to 16 beautiful tones to choose from.The range is all about creating real impact with colour, and these enticing tones derive from key periods in design history with each core shade being complemented by a softer or deeper tone. Colours include rustic Flame and Copper reds for adding depth and warmth, calming Duck Egg and Marine blues for a gentle, soothing sense and earthy Slate and Pewter greys that add a info@merewaykitchens.co.uk 069 touch of nature’s hues.

Total Hygiene simplify specification Time spent preparing detail drawings for inclusive toilets and washrooms is being significantly reduced with an upgraded facility from Total Hygiene.The company, manufacturer of the brand-leading Clos-O-Mat automatic ‘wash and dry’ toilet and sponsor of the ‘Changing Places Changing Lives’ campaign for specialised accessible toilets, has added an option on its website whereby architects can simply point and click to download specification guidelines and

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CAD drawings of the company’s whole ambit of disabled toileting solutions.The company believes it’s the most comprehensive, single source for designing disabled toilets for every environment, from an individual’s home through conventional Approved Document M accessible toilets to the ‘Changing Places’ facilities. info@clos-o-mat.com

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Flexible bathrooms provide the best solution Bathrooms that help maintain independence wherever possible, and meet the needs of those who require assistance, can be designed with Pressalit Care’s track system - a range of products that can be adjusted vertically and horizontally according to need.

The St Dunstans organisation, who care for ex servicemen and women,commissioned a refurbishment programme and selected a Pressalit Caredesign solution designed to meet the needs of residents both now and in the future.

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HVAC / HVP Thinking solar thermal? Think limescale!

Johnson & Starley: warm air rises!

With rising fuel prices, more and more people are considering microgeneration technologies as an alternative to ‘conventional’ energy. But it’s still important for people in a hard water area to remember that whenever water is heated, there is a risk of limescale build up.

Helping to maintain a limescale free system is the Hydroflow HS38, a patented water conditioning system by Hydropath Ltd.The HS38 prevents the build up of all limescale deposits, by emitting randomly varying electric signals throughout the system resulting in the reduction of the effects of hard water, which can lead to expensive repairs and maintenance of appliances and high energy bills. sales@hydropath.com

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Stelrad launch suave new ‘Caliente’ Stelrad Radiators has launched its new Caliente designer radiator range – fifteen different models that are ideal for adding that little extra ‘pizazz’ to any home.The Caliente, which is Spanish for ‘heat’, was first shown earlier in the year and named at the EcoBuild exhibition in a competition held for visitors to the show, on the stand.The Caliente is a stylish tubular design and is available in horizontal, vertical, single and double tube versions. It has the high quality construction and paint finish that you would expect from a quality Stelrad radiator and it is widely stocked in merchants around the country. info@stelrad.com

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Johnson & Starley reports an up-surge of interest in warm air heating systems from the private residential market, with its Economaire range being specified for new build and refurbishment projects. Johnson & Starley’s Economaire 65 provides up to 65,000 Btu/hr or 19.1 kW heating output, ensuring no perceptible fluctuations in airflow and temperature with each room being accurate to +/- 0.1ºC.The wall mounted thermostat gives complete control over the room temperature.Warm air enters each room through strategically situated floor registers with vanes to direct the airflow, usually positioned close to the walls although in bedrooms a more central location maximises wall space for fitted wardrobes. marketing@johnsonandstarley.co.uk

Space Air wins at the National Heat Pump Awards The first National Heat Pump Awards held in June at the ICC Birmingham proved to be very successful evening for Space Air.The Guildford based Daikin distributor was nominated in three categories; Public Sector Project of the Year (working with Southern Counties Heating & Plumbing), Consultant of the Year (in conjunction with Camco Global), and the Air Source Commercial Project of the Year (in conjunction with Paul Kenney Air Conditioning), which they won. “Having our projects win or highly commended is very important as it acknowledges the commitment that we provide to each and every project we are involved in,” said Mark Houghton, marketing@spaceair.co.uk 077 Commercial Director of Space Air Solutions.

Get wet & wild with Itho!

To launch the new Shower Heat Recovery Unit (SHRU60), Itho UK Ltd are giving away three pairs of tickets to enjoy a wet and wild day Powerboating from a choice of locations around the UK! The innovative SHRU60 provides energy savings of approximately 60%, ensuring greater user comfort together with lower energy consumption. The SHRU60 takes heat from discharged waste shower water to heat the incoming supply of cold mains water to the shower inlet.This preheating of the mains supply reduces the amount of hot water required for each shower. The end result means that householders can enjoy longer showers, using the same amount of hot water. info@itho.co.uk 078

Gledhill PulsaCoil cures Mint condition!

Gledhill Building Products has helped to cure a hot water headache at high profile residential development ‘The Mint’ in Birmingham, thanks to the company’s advanced PulsaCoil BP off peak electric thermal store.The development’s underground car park presented challenges with installation of the discharge pipe that would have been required for an unvented cylinder.The Gledhill PulsaCoil BP is simple-to-install and cost effective. The water in the store is heated

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by immersion heaters using low cost, offpeak electricity which instantaneously heats mains cold water as it passes through a number of special high heat-transfer coils in the store before being discharged at the tap at mains pressure. sales@gledhill.net

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Space Air offer a complete service As with many local authorities, Wealden District Council (WDC) has found that many of their properties are not on mains gas, so the majority of their housing stock is heated via direct electric and/or solid fuel, which is an expensive and inefficient way to heat a home.

As the Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 requested a 30% improvement in energy efficiency in 2011 in respect of WDC, they have been trialling a number of renewable technologies in an effort to find a suitable alternative to the heating systems currently used in their housing stock and reduce the District’s carbon footprint.

system, a 7kW low temperature, split type system and a 200ltr storage cylinder connected to Daikin’s solar thermal system, plus all interconnecting accessories and controls.

Space Air design and manufacture in-house all the necessary piping kits, ensuring that each installed system will be a replica and fully optimised to operate with the Daikin Altherma heat pump.The installation caused minimal disruption and was completed in a few days.

This trial home will be monitored for a further year, to provide real running costs and carbon emission savings based on family life style and not just the product. altherma@spaceair.co.uk 080

One of their trial homes, a 1940s 3 bedroom mid-terrace, brick built house, and home to two adults and three children, was selected.Their existing system, solid fuel for heating and direct electric for the domestic hot water, struggled to warm the entire house and required additional supplementary heating which became very costly to the tenants.

Based on the information supplied by Space Air,WDC selected the ‘complete’ Space Air/Daikin Altherma air-to-water heat pump

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Doors, Windows & Façades Fakro helps transform Flag-Soprema conservatories launch façade greening system FAKRO’s FTP-V centre pivot roof window has been Flag-Soprema’s Optigreen Façade Greening system can be used for external facades and interior walls.

It insulates, absorbs sound, captures and filters fine particles and absorbs CO2.The substrate, which is not connected to the ground, provides improved frost-resistance and water retention and utilises a substrate-filled aluminium cassette which can be delivered ready-planted. Fillings include pumice stone (white), lava (brown), tuff (beige-brown) and brick chippings (red). Individual elements and drip irrigation can be removed independently for inspection or replacement while the irrigation system uses proven software to optimise water consumption and circulation and humidistats to measure substrate humidity. enquiries@flag-soprema.co.uk

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ESG see sale soar Leading glass processor ESG has seen its privacy glass sales increase by more than 250% in the last month alone, following ESG’s recent move to secure UK exclusivity to supply ESG Polyvision™. All ESG Polyvision™ panels involve a PDLC film being encapsulated between two or more glass sheets. Using a minute electrical current, store managers can immediately switch the ESG Polyvision glass from clear to private (opaque) and vice versa.When the electrical supply is switched on, liquid crystal molecules align allowing incidental light to pass through, making the glass clear.The move has seen the launch of a dedicated ESG Polyvision™ website. sales@esguk.co.uk

chosen along with its Eurotop N35 vapour permeable underlay for installation in the Celuplast Guardian Sunroom.The Sunroom combines the appearance of a tiled roof and the practicality of a conservatory and can transform existing conservatories into rooms for year-round use.The roof is aesthetically superior to polycarbonate but light in weight, with streamlined tiles and cappings and a FAKRO FTP-V to provide added window selection.With its operating handle in the base of the frame, the FTP-V’s sleek design is in keeping with that of the overall roof which provides the Sunroom with exceptional thermal efficiency. fakro@web-response.co.uk 084

Lumen launches new rooflight range A breakthrough in rooflight technology, Evo’s contemporary design complements modern architecture, offering a completely new standard in design quality and performance. Evo exceeds all requirements and is constructed using the highest quality materials, including twin American oak interior liners, a high spec of glazing, gas strut assisted opening, trickle vent, unique security locking system and locking handle. Manufactured from mild steel and protected with a PZ770 polyester powder coat to provide a long low-maintenance life, Evo offers Pilkington glazing with Activ Neutral selfcleaning, argon gas filled cavity and Pilkington Optitherm S3 as standard (other glazing options are available if required), with a glazing u-value of only 1.1W/mK. info@lumenrooflight.co.uk

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Levolux applies cool science Latymer Upper School’s new £8.3m Science and Library building effectively fuses contemporary architecture with existing medieval style architecture, with dark red terracotta cladding and an external solar shading solution from Levolux. Along the building’s east and west facing elevations, Levolux installed 72 individual polycarbonate Fins. Each vertical Fin measures 600mm wide and 3.2m long and is framed on three sides by aluminium flashings finished in a co-ordinated matt brown powder coating. On exposed south-facing elevations, Levolux installed projecting extruded aluminium Aerofoil Fins, each measuring 100mm wide, formed into 15 panels. Each panel comprises seven Aerofoil Fins and measures 1.2m in length, projecting 750mm from the building’s facade.

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Balcony Systems’ balconies stay cleaner Reduced maintenance thanks to its innovative self-cleaning glass coating was a key reason why Paul and Margaret Ratcliffe ordered a clear glass Juliette balcony from Balcony Systems for their Sheffield home.The couple replaced a first-floor window with French Doors and the unobtrusive Balcony Systems product, with a white handrail to match existing windows, provided the perfect balustrading solution. Creating a smooth surface that quickly repels water, dirt

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Doors, Windows & Façades Selectaglaze secondary glazing: simply effective Secondary glazing is the most effective and simplest solution to unwanted noise but it will also markedly improve a building’s energy efficiency and can increase window security. It is often the only practical solution for traditional or listed buildings with preserved facades.

Secondary glazing is fitted on the room side of existing windows and when fitted with an air gap of at least 100mm it will dramatically improve sound insulation. In schools and colleges it has particular value in exam rooms, music rooms and libraries. A well designed and installed secondary window can nearly halve heat loss through the glass and since it seals the whole window draughts are markedly reduced. Many schools and colleges have large window areas and secondary glazing will help to conserve energy and reduce long term costs.

Even in its most basic form secondary glazing provides a second barrier to entry but Selectaglaze’s unique “Secured by Design” accredited range provides greatly enhanced levels of protection from physical attack and blast. And their Fixed Light unit offers 30 minutes fire integrity. Selectaglaze’s systems are suited to IT

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Dublin Airport’s new 75,000m² Terminal 2 building is visually striking and extremely energy efficient, thanks in part to an impressive installation of Louvres, courtesy of Levolux.To ensure the building is not exposed to excessive solar heat gain and glare from its glazed elevations and numerous skylights, Levolux developed a comprehensive external Solar Shading solution.The custom solution, which has been applied throughout the main terminal building, on an adjoining combined heat and power facility and on a link bridge, comprises extruded aluminium Aerofoil Fins and Fabricated Fins, in addition to Ventilation and Screening Louvres. chrisp@levoluxltd.co.uk

areas, laboratories, Clean Rooms and secure reception screens.

Selectaglaze’s purpose made systems arrive fully assembled to allow rapid installation with minimal disruption and works can be staged to suit maintenance budgets.

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JS Air Curtains has designed and supplied eight vertical air curtain systems for The Park Pavilion complex in Canary Wharf.The six 3m and two 2.5m air curtains were supplied in brushed stainless steel and are positioned vertically at the sides of the entrance to the Park Pavilion complex and three of the interior doorways. As well as keeping the cold out in the winter, they can also keep the cool air conditioning in during the summer. Each 3m air curtain is capable of delivering an airflow of up to 7,400m³/hr and has a 32kw electric heater. Other models are available sales@jsaircurtains.com 089 with hot water heating or fan-only operation.

New KAMPUS offers education in 091 safety sales@cbsblinds.co.uk KAMPUS is a new roller blind for teaching areas, designed with safety in mind.The distinctive pink KAMPUS-LOK prevents blinds falling out of their brackets and causing injury, even if there is misuse.

Operation is by crank handle so there is none of the ligature risk associated with chains or cords. And crank handles are removable, to prevent unauthorised use. Finally, the bottom bar is sealed into the fabric to remove risk of misuse or injury. KAMPUS blinds have energy saving, flame retardant fabric, and these strong blinds carry a 5 year guarantee.They are easy to install, and clear instructions and a helpline are available.

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he complex consists of owner-occupied apartments over 23 floors.The building is also equipped with a gym, swimming pool and sauna, exclusively for residents’ use.There is also a public restaurant.The 75m high building has an almost entirely glazed façade, which is accentuated by solid concrete sections with exposed basalt. Deep black aluminium frames surround the individual glass façade elements, which make the apartments stand out visually.The transparency of the façade allows the residents of all of the apartments to enjoy a fascinating view of the canals and the city of Groningen, whilst also letting light flood deep into the apartments.

Wide openings To ensure that the façade not only appears transparent but is also functional, a combination of fixed glazing for the parapet

“Tasman Toren”, is an iconic apartment complex with 218 units in Groningen in the Netherlands which was recently opened to much acclaim – in particular for its almost entirely glazed façade from Solarlux. element and a folding glass element that can be opened fully was used.The products used were the bespoke, thermally insulated parapet element “SL Modular” and the folding glass door “SL 60”, which is also thermally insulated, both from Solarlux.

In total, 230 SL Modular frames with 1380 folding panels were installed, the height of the fixed glazing and folding panels was an impressive 2.40 metres with an opening width ranging from 4.55 to 5.65 metres.

Each module comprises a lower section of four fixed elements and an upper section of six folding panels.The folding glass door opens in the centre and, in each one, three panels fold to the right and three to the left, where they can be parked to save space. Like the surrounding frames, the narrow aluminium sections are powdercoated using the RAL colour 9005 Jet black.

Excellent insulation Double glazing with a U value of Ug = 1.1 W/ m²K was chosen for the glazing. In addition to the façade’s excellent insulation properties, solar panels and the use of geothermal ground source heat pumps contribute to an eco approach to the building’s heating requirements.

The height of the building meant that the façade had to meet specific requirements for resistance to wind and rain and were subjected to a series of tests in the Solarlux wind tunnel.To test air permeability, resistance to driving rain and resistance to wind loads, a pressure of up to 2400 pascal was used, which corresponds to a wind speed of approximately 230kph.

Extremely weathertight Reinforcement of the cross-beams in the fixed glazing element and a vertical fixed central post for the folding doors ensured that any possible deflection of the window was minimised, despite the high wind loads and made the individual modules extremely weathertight.

Stainless steel running gear and rails ensure that the folding glass doors are easy to open and close. Special fittings were mounted to facilitate external cleaning of the glazing elements from the inside.

The combination of folding glass doors and a fixed glass parapet element in an integrated system has ensured the design concept of clarity and transparency to be realised. info@solarlux.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Façades Balcony Systems creates complex curves Balcony Systems created a complex combination of curves in three axes to fulfil the architect’s demanding design for a photography enthusiast’s home office and studio in rural Yorkshire.

The Tebrax aluminium shelving system has been on the market for over 50 years and is still providing a high quality system, with a range of brackets and uprights to meet almost any of your shelving needs. Made solely in the UK using only the best quality materials and finished to the very best quality.

Our system is used worldwide in some of the biggest universities, hospitals, schools, shops and bars, where an attractive and strong shelving system is required. Tebrax shelving is equally as popular in the home, where customers find the ease of installation a definite bonus.

Contact Tebrax: 01685 812994 Email: tebrax@btconnect.com www.tebrax.co.uk

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The curved fixed windows and three-pane sliding curved patio doors complement the curves of the circular building. Featuring one fixed and two sliding panels, the doors when fully open provide a 3m-wide direct access to the garden.Their brown powder-coated frames replicate a bronze anodised finish to match the diamond-shaped pre-oxidised copper roof, supported

by Borrowdale slate walls.

Wildblood MacDonald Architects specified the unique design, with its sloping angular roof intersecting a curved face, for their client who wanted space and light to pursue his hobby.The stunning result is a ‘picture-perfect’ solution combining lightenhancing aesthetics with practical access and taking advantage of expansive countryside views.

Balcony Systems’ Managing Director Effi Wolff personally took on the challenge of designing and producing such ‘non-standard’ and highly-unusual shapes, saying: “From a technical perspective, we were initially unsure whether we could achieve this as curving the aluminium frames required a combination of curves in three different axes. It was quite a feat of engineering, so several test sections were made to check this in principle first before committing to the project. After much liaison with the VBS design team to confirm details, such as measurements and shapes, we achieved our ultimate goal.This was certainly no regular piece of aluminium joinery or glass bending!”

Project architects Philip Wright and James Maclean chose Balcony Systems for the company’s unique ability to meet the project’s demanding specification. “Balcony was literally the only company that could supply the curved elements, which are used to great effect on this bespoke building. Everyone is very satisfied with the result,” commented James.

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Access, Safety & Security APS advises regular site safety audits Whilst the recently announced fatal injury statistics for construction show an increase in the number of deaths from last year, the rate of fatalities has actually reduced when compared to the average for the last five years, points out James Ritchie of the Association for Project Safety (APS).

During 2010/11 in construction there were 50 fatal injuries, with a rate of 2.4 deaths per 100,000 workers.This compares to an average rate of 2.8 for the previous five years. A simple analysis would suggest that despite the recession, there appear to be more workers in the construction industry last year than the average over the previous five years.

The fact seems to be that for small sites and for many projects there is simply not sufficient attention to safety and health management and this will not change whatever the regulations say, or try, to do. With the HSE cutting costs by 35%, their random inspections of constructions sites set to reduce as resources are stretched to breaking point, one solution would be for regular site audits to be undertaken by suitably qualified, registered, CDM co-

JSP get reflective!

The EvoLite® CR2 reflective safety helmet from JSP represents a huge advance in reflective specialist head protection for individuals working in dark environments, and makes JSP’s EvoLite helmet, already the lightest and strongest on the market, even more indispensable.The high-intensity reflective material used on the CR2 conforms to Class R2 EN 12899-1, the same specification as used on motorway signs, and gives a significantly higher reflectivity performance than the reflective strips normally used on EN471 high-visibility clothing.

The reflective strips are also highly affordable, and can be factory fitted for £6 or £4.50 per helmet in the self-applicable decal pack. uksales@jsp.co.uk

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Holyes Entryguard: privacy without compromise Traditional ‘Engaged Wait Enter’ systems are well understood and people know how they should be used.Though a growing number of rooms are provided for privacy, this can often fail as people simply knock and then enter. Hoyles Electronic Developments have created the EWE100 system providing clear room status indication. It offers electrical door locking to enforce privacy. Simply released by the occupier, it also releases if a personal attack button is pressed - or if a colleagues wishes to enter, there is a silent interruption feature.There is also a feature to call for sales@hoyles.com 097 a colleague from the EWE100.

London landmark features Bilco Health, safety, and access issues have been important considerations during the design and construction of one of Europe’s tallest buildings, Heron Tower at 110 Bishopsgate. Roof hatch, smoke vent and access equipment supplier Bilco UK has played its part in providing essential materials and ensuring the construction work remained on course for completion.

The products supplied by Bilco included four D-50T roof access hatches and two single leaf natural smoke vents, with associated equipment including control panels and smoke detectors. In the event of a fire the REM vents automatically open to 140 degrees to rapidly disperse heat, smoke and noxious gases. bilcouk@bilco.com 099

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Building Elements Worksop LVL flanges upgrade Steicojoist Galvanizes ‘The performance Pods’ Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) flanges are now a standard Worksop Galvanizing, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has galvanized 100 tonnes of structural steel used as part of the framework of a groundbreaking £20millionplus sports centre in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Known as ‘The Pods’, the building consists of five interlinking geodesic domes with diameters spanning 20-50 metres.The steel was used by engineering firm B & K Structures, to create a core self-supporting frame for each dome. Having the steel node connections to the five interconnecting domes galvanized ensures it is protected for the longterm.” corrosion@wedgegalv.co.uk

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Stormsaver first choice for BGS Stormsaver, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of rainwater harvesting systems, have announced a new project with the Natural Environment Research Council.The James Hutton Building is part of a £6.5m development at the British Geological Survey’s (BGS) headquarters in Nottinghamshire. Stormsaver has been contracted to supply a 20,000 litre, pressurised rainwater harvesting system.The below ground system will collect approximately 840m³ of rainwater each year from the centre’s 1,164m² roof area, which will be used for the flushing of 14 toilets and urinals.The system will result in savings of over £1,100 annually, as well as helping to considerably reduce mains water usage. enquiries@stormsaver.com

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component in the extensive Steicojoist range of i-joists, combining with the natural wood fibre web to upgrade performance, workability and consistency of manufacture.

As an engineered product LVL can be made to very large dimensions while retaining its core value of exceptionally high strength. Ideal for the timber frame market, the upgraded Steicojoist and Steicowall products come with full FSC certification and BBA/ETA European technical approval.They integrate well with flooring products like Steicoweatherdek, Steicoprotectadek, and with Steicoultralam LVL used in other high strength structural applications like beams, info.uk@steico.com 104 rimboards and lintels.

Hörmann ThermoPro: Secured by Design Hörmann has added a Secured by Design option to nine styles in its ThermoPro entrance door range.

The contemporary and classic styles are highly secure thanks to multi-point locking. Conical swing bolts, security bolts and a lock bolt pull the door tightly shut.

Three further security bolts on the hinge side, and flag hinges, make it practically impossible to force the door open.The high level of security is matched by the individually coded lock cylinder, designed to resist picking, snapping, bumping or drilling. As well as being secure these doors are also stylish and thermally efficient, info@hormann.co.uk 105 exceeding the latest standards.

Memco elevates with new Commander T2 The Commander T2 touch-screen car operating panel from Memco goes beyond simple functionality by replacing traditional mechanical push buttons.The new touch panel allows users to choose floor direction with a customisable interface that can be matched to building décor and programmed to deliver supplemental information.The T2 can display the logos of building tenants, along with high resolution news, entertainment, building information and advertising content to visitors and can be easily updated and controlled by the building manager.The panel is compatible with most multimedia formats and can be used as a standalone operating panel or matched with Memco’s EVOLUTION™ sales@memco.co.uk 107 LCD displays for greater impact.

Ductbusters are clean operators!

Flexibility and careful planning were key to the successful cleaning of the ventilation system for ten operating theatres in a Northern NHS Trust hospital. It was essential that theatre closures were kept to an absolute minimum, while still affording engineers full access, so that a total clean and bacteriological test of the ventilation plant and ductwork could be carried out. Ductbusters held a series of meetings with hospital management, theatre staff and the Hospital

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Infection Control Department to devise and agree the most efficient and effective procedures.

The project took ten weeks to complete; only one theatre was closed at any one time and no ian@ductbusters.co.uk operations were cancelled.

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Building Elements Dulux Trade reaches Apex!

MX launches new shower collection

The interior of the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, a four star boutique hotel in Edinburgh, has received a dramatic transformation from Dulux Trade Contract Partner, Baxter & Gillespie, as part of its conversion from a Grade A listed building and a 1970s former office block. In particular, the painting contractor was responsible for delivering a luxurious decorative scheme for the 187-bed hotel’s brassiere, Elliot’s Bar and Restaurant. Luxury and contemporary design were at the heart of the project, so it was critical that the coatings used accentuated this feel; a rich purple shade from the Dulux Trade Colour Palette emphasised the bar’s original features.

MX Group has launched its impressive new Atmos range of thermostatic mixer showers into the marketplace, with most models carrying TMV2 approval. Fully thermostatically controlled and with separate flow and temperature controls, they are suitable for high and low pressure systems.

They all come with either a three or five year manufacturer’s guarantee.

This new range is impressive in looks and performance and provides a selection of traditional and modern designs to compliment any bathroom or wetroom.There’s a selection of straight and curved riser rails, exposed and concealed valve options, traditional showers or those with diverters allowing a choice of a separate multi-mode handset or a large overhead spray. sales@mx-group.com

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Remmers Wood Coatings launch in UK Remmers, Europe’s leading manufacturer of specialised building, repair and protection products for the construction industry have launched their top quality exterior joinery coatings in the UK. Remmers’ Induline range of Opaque and Translucent Exterior Coatings offers excellent durability, elasticity and blocking resistance giving a 10 year maintenance-free guarantee.

Opaque coatings are of high opacity and build and are available in RAL, NCS, BS4800 and many more, while the Translucent coatings offer excellent clarity and feel and are presented in more traditional ‘timber’ finishes such as pine, mahogany etc. sales@remmers.co.uk

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The Plough Inn in Harborne has an award winning menu and has been voted one of the best 20 pubs in the UK. Landlord Adam Johnson’s eye for detail includes the less glamorous and visible part of the business such as the cleaning of ventilation and extraction units and specifically ensuring the regular cleaning of the ductwork system.This specialist cleaning has been carried out for him by Ductbusters for several years. Ductbusters has launched an information campaign for restaurants and hotels highlighting the issues and offering a free site survey to help identify any ian@ductbusters.co.uk 112 problems.

A-Safe caught on film Few competitors in the safety barrier field test their products to the extent that A-Safe does!

A recent filming day at the innovative polymer safety barrier company’s factory complex in Halifax most visibly demonstrated this. At the heart of the programme for A-Safe was the demonstration depicting the strength of the polymer barrier, set against the equivalent barrier manufactured from steel. In the A-Safe factory there are two impact calibration rigs; a dynamic pendulum impact simulator and a static constant force simulator. The day of filming was primarily about the excellence of UK manufacturing, with A-Safe being deemed a classic sales@asafe.com 113 and shining example.

Dickies find social media is a winner The search to find the 2011 UK Worker of the Year (UKWOTY) is now well underway and interest in this year’s competition, presented by leading workwear supplier Dickies, is already well ahead of last year at the same stage.Traffic to the website www. ukworkeroftheyear.co.uk has increased notably over the equivalent time in 2010 and much of this is thanks to Dickies having embraced social media.The activity that is taking place on Facebook,Twitter

and the UK Worker of the Year blog has attracted the attention of people from an even wider range of professions than before, and includes news updates, competitions, polls, opinion pieces and spot-prize giveaways. gary@chicanemarketing.co.uk

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LANDSCAPING Soundsorba Limited 27-29 Desborough Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2LZ T: 01494 536 888 F: 01494 536 818 E: Info@soundsorba.com W: www.soundsorba.com

ARCHITECTURAL CERAMICS No 9 Studio UK Architectural Ceramics, Mole Cottage, Chittlehamholt, Devon, EX37 9HF T: 01769 540471 F: 01769 540864 E: marek@no9uk.com W: www.no9uk.com

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Boddingtons Ltd Blackwater Trading Estate, The Causeway, Maldon, Essex T: 01621 874 200 F: 01621874 299 W: www.boddingtons-ltd. com

LEVELS AMI UK Inveralmond Road, Perth, PH1 3TW T: 0844 3843110 F: 01738 450165 E: sales@ami-uk.com W: www.ami-uk.com

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Actuation House, Crystal ell we’re already organising our autumn issues, Heckmondwike FB Drive, Sandwell Business PO Box 7, Wellington Mills, Composite Park, Smethwick, West Liversedge, West Yorkshire whilst wondering where the summer is – we’re all Midlands, B66 1RJ WF15 7FH T: 0121 544 2211 T: 01924 406 161 Traditional F: 0121 544 2552 TIMBER DECKING working in cardigans here!

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Greenhouse goes to St Marys College, Londonderry, a specialist science secondary school who have recently moved to a new hi-tech campus, and Design & Desire features the award DURA DECK winning entries to the Changing the Face/Moscow 2011 architectural competition, with some thought-provoking images of the redesign of the façade of the famous Pushkinsky Cinema.

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Leading to the Timber Expo later in September,Tony Miles, Managing Director of International Timber, discusses Eurocode 5, the forthcoming EU illegal timber regulations, and other current industry issues.

DECORATIVE COATINGS Crown Paints Limited Crown House, P O Box 37, Hollins Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0BG T: 0845 389 9583 E: info@crowntrade.co.uk W: www.crowntrade.co.uk

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