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Design & Desire Queen’s University Belfast welcomes a dynamic new student hub

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ast month, the Government announced a review of how to improve productivity across a range of areas. Among changes to planning and higher education, the Government does not intend to proceed with the zero-carbon Allowable Solutions carbon-offsetting scheme, or the proposed 2016 increase in on-site energy efficiency standards – criticised by campaigners as the death knell for zero-carbon homes.

Although deemed short-sighted, unnecessary, retrograde and damaging to the housebuilding industry, the plan is part of a wider package designed to boost housebuilding by relaxed planning laws.

In this month’s Voice of the Industry, Chris Hall, BRUFMA’s Chief Executive, gives his views on the removal of the 2016 zero carbon homes target and the effect this will have on the wider energy-efficiency industry. Turn to page 18 to find out more.

Elsewhere in this issue, you will find dedicated features on Modern Methods of Construction, Landscaping, Lighting, Green Roofs, Refurbishment & Renovation, Doors & Windows, and Paints, Coatings & Finishes.

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News 06 Industry Updates: FC&A rounds up this month’s industry news, including The 2015 Wood Awards Buildings shortlist.

18 Voice of the Industry: Chris Hall, BRUFMA’s Chief Executive, responds to the Government’s removal of the 2016 zero carbon homes target.

26 Legal & Business: Ian Kernaghan, Product Manager for Eurocell outlines the new Approved Document Q and what it means in terms of enhanced security.

Features 24 Technical Focus: LDA Design elaborates on the complex installation of the public realm scheme, which forms part of the St Vincent Plaza development in Glasgow.

32 MMC: Steve Thompson of light steel frame manufacturer, EOS Facades, explains how the company is meeting the needs of today’s construction industry.

34 Landscaping: The historic ramparts at Vestvolden, Copenhagen, have been given another lease of life as the defining feature within the large municipal park.

38 Lighting: Before the end of 2015 the John Lewis Partnership will have installed over 110,000 LED lights into its estate – FC&A takes a look at its journey.

40 Green Roofs: NFRC recaps the changes to the GRO Green Roof Code, the allencompassing code of best practice for green roofing in the UK.

42 Refurb & Renovation: Senior Architectural Systems profiles the transformation of a Grade II listed Victorian mill in Burnley, Lancashire.

44 Doors & Windows: FC&A reflects on the innovation and manufacturing excellence of door blank producer, Moralt AG.

46 Paints, Coatings & Finishes: Leading importer of specialist timber products, Silva Timber offers vital guidance on specifying the correct finish for timber.

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08 Greenhouse: A South Wales developer has set the standard for sustainability excellence at its flagship housebuilding project.

13 Sustainability in Development:

Edge Architects recently received a sustainability brief with standards that exceeded those demanded by current building regulations.

28 Design & Desire: Queen’s University Belfast has welcomed a dynamic new student hub.

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In Brief Consent for 5* Country House retreat

Buildings shortlist announced for The 2015 Wood Awards

Planning consent for a £30m project to restore the Grade l listed Doddington Hall has been granted.The scheme will provide a five star country house hotel and spa near Nantwich, Cheshire.

Assael Architecture was appointed to design the scheme, which will consist of a 120 room hotel, restaurant, bars, function rooms, and the integration of the old stables.

New RIBA HQ completes

At 76 Portland Place, the £2.89m redevelopment project creates 3157m2 of workspace just a short distance from the institute’s George Grey Wornum-designed headquarters at Number 66.

Conceived as a younger sibling to the main building, the new offices are a reworking of a 1950s building previously occupied by the Institute of Physics.Architects Theis + Khan aimed to create a sustainable, sociable and flexible environment with a strong and contemporary identity that embraces new thinking in workplace design.

CUBRIC tops out A topping out ceremony has taken place to mark the progress of the £44m Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC).The new CUBRIC building is the second phase of Cardiff University’s Science and Innovation Campus at Maindy Road, the first being the Hadyn Ellis Building (HEB), also designed by IBI Group. It will house MRI scanning suites, a Magnetoencephalography (MEG) unit, laboratories, medical suite, drug trial unit, sleep laboratories and psychology testing labs, as well as office and seminar spaces.

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Twenty outstanding British buildings have been nominated for The Wood Awards 2015 shortlist, featuring some of the UK’s best architectural designs in wood. Led by architect, Giles Downes, the judges reviewed applications in a variety of categories including: Commercial & Leisure, Education & Public Sector, Existing Buildings, Interiors, Private and Small Projects.

All of the shortlisted projects will be showcased at 100% Design stand L722, 23rd26th September at London Olympia.

The final winners will be revealed by host Tom Dyckhoff at the 44th annual Wood Awards ceremony at Carpenters’ Hall on 10th November. The Wood Awards are the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in the world’s only naturally sustainable material. The Awards aim to recognise, encourage and promote outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation using wood.

Personnel New BSRIA US appointment

Titan expands senior team

New Director for Morgan Tucker

BSRIA has appointed Raphael Chalogany as its new Business Development Manager for its North American Market. This will allow BSRIA to continue to develop its North American presence by strengthening its capabilities in providing strategic insight, competitive intelligence, attitudinal studies, and corporate strategy by using the latest tools and techniques to produce strategic reports.

Titan Group, specialist provider of built-environment services, has created a new national construction team, which will be led by Steve Willis, a former account director at Longcross Construction Limited. Prior to this he held senior roles at Bowmer and Kirkland.The new appointments aim to build on Titan’s expertise, expanding on their strategy to deliver sustainable growth on behalf of a best-in-class client base.

Leading consulting engineering firm Morgan Tucker has appointed a new director as part of its continued growth strategy.

Part of the executive team and board, Neil Horton will be a key driver as the firm continues on its ambitious growth plan, regionally, national and globally. Neil will have strategic and operational responsibility for leading the London and Egham operations.

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Industry Updates Education & Public Sector Arcadia Nursery, Edinburgh Bryanston School, Blandford Forum, Dorset Keynsham Civic Centre and One Stop Shop, Keynsham Maggie’s Oxford, Oxford The Level, Brighton Commercial & Leisure BSkyB Believe in Better Building, London Canary Wharf Crossrail, London Constellations Bar, Liverpool Existing Building Pod Gallery, West Littleton The Master’s House, Ledbury The Studio, London Interiors Hult International Business School, London Spathroom, London Private Dundon Passivhaus, Somerset Sussex House, Sussex The Fishing Hut, Hampshire Michael Morrison, who returns as Chairman of judges for the rest of the year, comments: “With so many excellent projects, the most difficult part of the judging is the shortlisting. However, once the shortlisting is completed the most interesting part of

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In Brief Architecture school reveals movable urban garden

The Skip Garden, the urban garden and community space in the heart of the King’s Cross redevelopment has opened in its new home, unveiling seven new structures curated in collaboration with The Bartlett School of Architecture.

The city-centre green space, which is run by Global Generation, has moved to its third and most exciting space at King’s Cross, working with students from The Bartlett to create bespoke structures for learning and events.

Construction begins on new TfL building

With a symbolic first cut of the spade, construction has officially started on the new Transport for London Building at The International Quarter – the £2.1bn development at Stratford. Lendlease and London & Continental Railways (LCR), joint venture partners delivering The International Quarter held a ground-breaking ceremony for the landmark 265,000 square foot building, which sits at the gateway to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and will provide TfL’s third accommodation hub, housing 3,000 TfL workers from autumn 2017.

ReardonSmith Architects completes hotel refurb

ReardonSmith, the hotel architectural practice, has completed its three and a half year project at The Lanesborough, the first total renovation of the unique and supremely luxurious hotel since the Regency period building became a hotel 25 years ago. The architects worked in close collaboration with interior designers, Alberto Pinto agency, as well as with teams of specialist craftspeople and engineering consultants to re-create an extraordinary hotel.

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Greenhouse

LivEco has to ensure any improvements to the listed farm buildings remained as sympathetic as possible to the original style

A pioneering South Wales developer has set the standard for sustainability excellence at its flagship housebuilding project – fitting eight properties with exhaust air heat pump (EAHP) systems.

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he systems were specified to provide cost-effective and reliable home heating and ventilation for the Great House Farm development in St Fagan’s on the outskirts of Cardiff. The new development’s one-, two- and three-bedroom properties boast some of the most advanced sustainability

measures of any UK housing project.

As well as eight NIBE F470 EAHPs, the homes have been fitted with a wide range of other efficiency-enhancing features – many of them deliberately discreet to complement the traditional aesthetics of the Grade II-listed farm buildings.

Among these are rainwater harvesting

LivEco took a fabric-first approach to heat-loss protection, making sure there was absolutely no leakage

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systems, which collect and store rainwater for re-use on site (e.g. in gardens and bathrooms), low-energy, warm white LED lighting, smart meters (to help residents monitor their energy use), electric car charging points and Sedum Green ‘living roofs’. Unlike some green roofs, which require regular mowing at considerable heights – causing health and safety concerns – these are made up of a mixture of low-growing plants that require no cutting.

The properties also boast underfloor heating, extensive insulation and thermally treated windows throughout. As well as keeping the heat in, the toughened, double-glazed windows are said to be ‘burglar-proof’ and virtually unbreakable.

All of this means that when windows and doors are shut, the properties are completely airtight – achieving a Code for Sustainable Homes Level Four for building fabric alone. The homes’ sanitary systems are also highly efficient, using water from the rainwater harvesting tanks stored beneath the lawn – and there are even solar thermal and solar PV systems on site to help lower hot water and electricity costs further.

When embarking on the project, developer LivEco was tasked with ensuring any improvements to the listed farm buildings remained as sympathetic as possible to the original style – whilst also incorporating new features that would provide residents with optimum efficiency and comfort all year round. Having worked with NIBE products before, local architect Gillard Associates specified the F470 EAHPs to provide hot water and space heating, as well as an effective ventilation solution, given the development’s high levels of air tightness.

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The properties boast underfloor heating, extensive insulation and thermally treated windows throughout

Great House Farm was built to provide lower impact living and reduced bills

The new units keep the homes well ventilated and at a warm, comfortable temperature

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Daniel Ball, Director at LivEco, says: “Great House Farm was our first sustainable housebuilding project, and to establish ourselves as leaders in the field we knew we had to keep efficiency at the heart of every decision from the outset.We took a fabric-first approach to heat-loss protection, making sure there was absolutely no leakage through the walls, windows or roofs, with a warm building envelope throughout.This, matched with lower temperature underfloor heating downstairs and upstairs, means the homes have the ideal setup for the NIBE F470 EAHPs. “The new units keep the homes well ventilated and at a warm, comfortable temperature – and have the added benefit of keeping bills down for residents.The allin-one systems have intuitive touchscreen controls that are really easy to use, and an integrated hot water cylinder to take up minimal space.What’s more, with no outdoor units required, the EAHPs also meet the aesthetic constraints that come with developing around listed buildings.”

Now officially classified as a renewable technology, NIBE F470 EAHPs harness wasted heat from inside a property to efficiently meet its heating and hot water demands.The heat recovery and exchange process relies on a system of external vents, which allow fresh air from outside to enter the building and circulate throughout.This mechanical ventilation system forms an essential part of the technology – providing a comfortable, healthy living environment for residents, and helping protect against

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The toughened, double-glazed windows are said to be ‘burglarproof’ and virtually unbreakable

“The benefits of more sustainable housebuilding are undeniable” vents (which must be sited carefully as air leaving the system could be as cold as -10°C).

As well as making the most of energy present inside the buildings to meet the everyday heating and hot water needs of residents, the systems provide necessary ventilation without the need to open windows and waste heat – a must for well insulated buildings like Great House Farm.

Daniel Ball continues: “The benefits of more sustainable housebuilding – both for residents and for the wider local community – are undeniable, and at LivEco we feel passionately that it shouldn’t just be something that people see in big-budget projects or on Grand Designs.We want to see sustainable housing become the norm, and the only way to do this is to make it accessible for everyone. Great House Farm was built to provide lower impact living and

reduced bills at an attractive price bracket, and the NIBE EAHPs are an important part of this.

“The feedback we’ve had from residents has been overwhelmingly positive, with everyone saying how warm their homes feel and how low their bills have stayed. All the residents have been given a full overview of how to set and operate their systems for best results, and will also benefit from annual service, maintenance and customer care support from Julian Jenkins at local NIBE VIP installer Celtic Energy.We will also be following on from this completed successful first phase with another 23 detached houses, which will be built to a similar standard later this year – and plan to use NIBE products again in this project as well.”

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issues like damp and mould. Since EAHPs are designed for use in smaller, wellinsulated properties, this circulating air is naturally warmed as it passes through each room. Internal air vents (positioned in the properties’ wet rooms, such as the kitchen and bathrooms) then draw this warmed air through a ducting system and back to the heat pump.

Inside the unit, the warm, stale air is passed through an evaporator, which extracts the energy present (an average of 20°C) and uses it to heat the refrigerant gas.This heated gas is then passed downwards through a condenser coil found in the unit’s built-in hot water cylinder. As a result, water stored inside is heated through the cylinder’s inner jacket, and can be utilised to provide space heating and hot water.The used cold air is then expelled outside using the external

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Sustainability in Development

The Codeworks is a stunning 30,000ft2 building on CDL’s riverside campus in Stockport. Greater Manchester

Sustainable long-term vision When Tom Hogg commissioned a new £6m office building and data centre for his software firm CDL, he handed Edge Architects a sustainability brief with standards that exceeded those demanded by current building regulations.

The result is a stunning 30,000ft2 building on CDL’s riverside campus in Stockport, Greater Manchester that is A-rated for energy efficiency and has an admirable aesthetic, inside and out.

Liverpool-based Edge Architects worked closely with Hogg to weave sustainability into the fabric of the entire building, including a facade and entrance hall finish from Aliva UK. The building’s location presented environmental and architectural challenges, not least of which was its close proximity to the Pyramid, a local landmark building that dominates the skyline, and the busy M60 motorway encircling Manchester.

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e pushed the specification far higher than we needed to,” explains Hogg, Co-founder and chairman of the company.

“The buildings marked a significant expansion of our existing headquarters on the site, and were part of a vision to create a campus which would enable us to relocate our steadily growing workforce from other sites.

“With The Codeworks development in particular, we wanted it to be more than just another office building. It was intended to demonstrate our long term vision for the company and provide an inspirational working environment for the creative people working here, who are so key to our success.”

A more contemporary monochrome scheme was chosen to separate The Codeworks from the adjacent buildings

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“The development was intended to demonstrate our long term vision for the company” Exposed concrete ceilings were chosen to retain heat in cool weather and help keep everyone cool in warmer weather.

The column-free space provided maximum flexibility for the CDL workforce, with structural beam sizes to accommodate their preferred furniture layouts.The lighting is efficient, with motion-activated ambient light level control reducing the amount of energy required to keep the building well lit.

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After a number of site visits to inspect similar installations and take feedback from users, the architect/client team reviewed all of the servicing options, comparing capital, operations and maintenance costs against levels of comfort and control.This included consideration of the external envelope – including appearance, cost and long term maintenance, which in turn had an implication on the cost and appearance of the building over time.

Inspirational environment It became clear that effective orientation of the building with a modern fan-coil based system, exposed concrete soffits and very high performance glazing would give sustainability, longevity and an inspirational working environment.

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An array of photovoltaics screening roof plant areas and a solar thermal system were the most effective renewables solution – providing around 10% of electricity and about 30% of hot water for the building.

The Cool-Lite Extreme glazing is particularly efficient, reducing solar gain by 77% and cutting the annual amount of energy needed to keep the building cool by around 20%.

Inside, a simple span ‘cellform’ beam structure provides column-free space with holes in beams to route services. A central spine ceiling-raft screened primary service runs and defined circulation routes.

Secondary rafts within each structural bay provide acoustic absorption over workspaces, while maintaining an element of exposed soffit at the perimeter.

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The buildings surrounding The Codeworks are typical of an out-of-town business park, with brick and rainscreen elevations, punched windows and areas of curtain walling beneath standing seam metal roofs. Adopting some of the existing palette of materials, including those used in the adjacent car dealership, helped to bring a degree of consistency to the overall development.

Stockport has a strong heritage of masonry buildings and structures.Typically, this has been the traditional ‘Manchester Red’ brick for the many industrial buildings including mills and the town’s railway viaduct – the largest brick structure in Western Europe. However, a more contemporary monochrome scheme was chosen to separate The Codeworks from the adjacent buildings.

Aliva UK, an expert in interior and exterior finishes, provided 500m2 of black Grescovering terracotta rainscreen cladding around an imposing three storey glass atrium.This, along with white Wienerberger bricks, created a crisp, high-tech facade.The cladding frames the atrium to create a striking main entrance to The Codeworks, as well as the black photovoltaic panels that screen the roof.

Inside, Aliva executed an entrance hall that incorporated more than 200m2 of grey Jura limestone with tight 5mm joints and

Sustainability in Development monolithic corners to give a traditional stone-built look.The limestone envelopes the feature lift shafts with vertical glazed slots.

Traditional stone, clay and brick Aliva UK’s Sales Director Justin Price said: “Tom worked with the architects on a host of creative ideas for the use of traditional stone, clay and brick on this beautiful building.

Aliva took their vision and our expert design team translated it into a stand-out finish, incorporating high quality natural materials that give a very modern and unusual feel.

Terracotta is a tough, traditional material with a lifespan of 50-plus years.This, along with the highly durable limestone for the interior, ensures that the finish on the building will look good for many years to come.”

Considerable traffic noise from the motorway affects the northern elevation of the building in particular. Aligning it parallel to the motorway created an acoustic buffer and protected the environment of the amenity space to the south of the site.The northern elevation is more solid with fewer punched window openings.This allowed the south elevation to be substantially glazed.

The ‘solid’ massing of the building held it all together by forming a protective acoustic screen to the north elevation whilst acting as a visual contrast to the full height glazed entrance atrium space.This solid massing wrapped around the building to frame the south facade overlooking the client’s amenity

“Edge Architects worked closely with Hogg to weave sustainability into the fabric of the entire building”

space and exploited views to the tree-lined River Mersey.

Gareth Abbott, Principal of Edge Architects said: “This was a unique project for us in its approach to give the CDL workforce superior office space at an affordable cost.

This was achieved by CDL acting as its own main contractor.The building has been considerately designed to maximise the south-facing aspect landscape, which includes the River Mersey, and minimise the noise levels from M60 to the north.The architects and all the other consultants really took this project and its aims to their hearts, and take great pride in what it has achieved.”

Tom Hogg said: “The quality of the materials and technical work on the facade from Aliva UK were excellent, and the combination of stone and glass projects a modern and elegant feel.The new building looks stunning internally and externally, and its striking aesthetic contributes to the fabulous working environment we wanted The Codeworks to deliver.”

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Inside, Aliva executed an entrance hall that incorporated more than 200m2 of grey Jura limestone

Aliva UK provided 500m2 of black Grescovering terracotta rainscreen cladding around an imposing three storey glass atrium

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Mapei is proud to announce the launch of its showroom in Clerkenwell, London

Mapei unveils new London showroom Mapei, a world-leading manufacturer of adhesive and chemical products for the construction industry is pleased to announce the opening of its UK showroom based in the architectural design area – Great Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, London.

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he impressive showroom, designed by Marco Manzoni from Mapei SpA, was unveiled to key customers on Thursday 2nd July and was officially opened by Adriana Spazzoli, Operational Marketing & Communications Director and Veronica Squinzi Global Development Director, together with the Mapei UK Joint Managing Directors Phil Breakspear and Mark Louch.

To celebrate the opening the Italian Ambassador Pasquale Terracciano came to show support and Guest Speaker Lord Digby Jones of Birmingham Kt, was invited to provide insight into the future of the British and European Economy.

The showroom is a first for the Mapei

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Group and demonstrates the relationship between manufacturer and architect, from technical expertise and innovation, to providing bespoke project solutions in the UK and internationally.

Each of the 15 product lines is displayed in the showroom through a series of textured samples and prestigious project references, accompanied by installation videos and supporting literature; offering architects, contractors and designers alike a comprehensive guide for specifying Mapei products. Mapei’s Specification and Technical Teams are on hand throughout the year together with the training team, to provide practical and theory based guidance on the selection, installation and

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Zero chance of success The wider energy efficiency industry can only feel perplexed and confused by the recent actions of the UK Government, particularly given that its removal of the 2016 zero carbon homes target might have precisely zero effect on the ‘Productivity’ that it hopes to see resulting from its ‘Plan’. Chris Hall, BRUFMA’s Chief Executive explains more.

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ollowing the demise of the Code for Sustainable Homes, and ECO and GDHIF languishing on death row, the coup de grace for an industry which has spent years investing and improving building technologies in preparation for next year came buried in the bowels on page 46 of the ‘Fixing the Foundations’ document from the Treasury. Tying in with the Government’s general deregulation approach, its avowed aim was “to reduce net regulation on

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housebuilders” as part of the Productivity Plan that George Osborne has set out to encourage them to build on more sites including brownfield, in itself a laudable goal.

However, there is no evidence or explanation given of how removing a target that would produce energy efficient homes for their entire lifespan, thanks to insulation and other measures necessary for ‘zero’ carbon, will increase productivity in terms of housebuilding. You could be

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forgiven for thinking that it is more a sign that the energy efficiency agenda for new or existing homes – despite the Manifesto pledge to insulate a million over this Parliament – is less important to the Government, now it has found itself fully in charge of the reins rather than in coalition.

A cynic reading the Treasury document might say this administration is more interested in appeasing the housebuilding industry and embarking on projects to find new sources of energy.

Voice of the Industry are even going to have a workable energy efficiency agenda, it needs to be completely depoliticised. The only way to sensibly look at the long-term goals is over three, four, five administrations, given that the current pattern of five-year reinventions is serving only to set us back in the international pecking order on carbon reductions.

However, whether we will also opt out from European targets on that front remains to be seen.

Economic benefits The case for investing in fabric efficiency in new and existing buildings is compelling, has been well made and is widely accepted, which adds to the frustration as to why so much of the good work that has been done over recent years appears not to carry much weight in Whitehall. Making our homes and buildings more energy efficient reaps economic and social benefits that more than justify the investments, and insulation once fitted is there forever; the gift that keeps on giving.

BRUFMA stands ready, willing and able to make a strong case for insulating the fabric of new and existing buildings, and we call upon the UK government to talk to us and other interested parties.

We can make the most of the opportunity to create a built environment that is energy efficient, to the benefit of UK manufacturing, and therefore productivity, and future-proof our building stock. If zero carbon truly is no more, let’s work together to deliver a robust and deliverable alternative.

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Making our homes and buildings more energy efficient reaps economic and social benefits that more than justify the investments

I struggle with the notion that making homes more energy efficient can be seen as a barrier to productivity, or in any shape or form a hindrance to home ownership, but this is the only conclusion you can take from ‘Fixing the Foundations’, given the lack of any clear evidence to support the move.

To suggest that scrapping zero carbon will galvanise the housebuilding industry into a new surge of productivity appears fanciful at best. By contrast, why couldn’t we look instead at incentivising housebuilders to make energy efficiency a selling point for their homes? This would begin to combat the lack of education and awareness among buyers of its importance, both to their pocket and in terms of wider environmental benefits. From the Government’s standpoint, increases in thermal efficiency carry a lot of productivity benefits, not least the fact that most insulation used is manufactured in the UK. The PU/PIR insulation industry, which BRUFMA represents, has spent millions on research and development towards the introduction of zero carbon in both domestic and non-domestic buildings.

We were, and still are ready to meet the demands, however this volte face is another example of the Government moving the goalposts on energy efficiency policy which makes forward planning for our industry extremely problematic. Such changes in policy are not necessarily a recent phenomenon, but are characteristic of a lack of long term planning. This is needed if energy efficiency is to be treated as an infrastructure priority, and somehow insulated from short term policy moves.

In fact I would go so far as to say if we

www.brufma.co.uk The PU/PIR insulation industry has spent millions on research and development towards the introduction of zero carbon in both domestic and non-domestic buildings

Chris Hall is Chief Executive Officer of The British Rigid Urethane Foam Manufacturer’s Association. Previously he was Sales and Marketing Director for Quinn Building Products in the UK.

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Roofing, Fire Protection Cladding & Insulation

Fire curtains play a vital life safety role and must be maintained to high standards to ensure they will perform as expected

A lifetime of safety Fire and smoke curtains play a vital life safety role, so it is essential that they are well maintained. Paul McGarry Coopers Fire Service Manager explains.

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sed in place of traditional compartmentation or sprinkler systems, smoke and fire curtains offer greater flexibility to designers, enabling open plan areas to be greater in size than permitted under the current building regulation recommendations. However, since they often replace other fire safety measures, they play a vital life safety role and must be maintained to high standards to ensure they will perform as expected in the event of a fire.

In the UK, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order places the responsibility on the building occupier to ensure that all fire safety measures are maintained in an operational state at all times. Since infringements may lead to prosecution, building occupiers should ensure that fire curtains are maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions, and should follow the recommendations outlined in BS 8524-2:Active fire curtain barrier assemblies. Code of practice for application, installation and maintenance.

Correct installation On the completion of any building work, be it new build or refurbishment, the building contractor is legally obliged under Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2007 and Regulation 38 of the Building Regulations to pass on to

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the building occupier information regarding the fire safety measures installed within the building.

Critical systems, such as fire and smoke curtains, should be accompanied by a completion certificate which provides details of exactly what has been installed.

This should be checked against the original design specification.

Regular checks There are a series of regular checks recommended by BS 8524. Some of these can be undertaken by the Responsible Person on site, others must be undertaken by a competent engineer as part of a planned maintenance programme.

The client should operate the curtains and self-closing devices at least monthly, and on escape routes weekly, and test the automatic release mechanisms. They should check that all curtains are free of obstructions within their descent path and inspect curtains for signs of damage.

An inspection should be undertaken by a qualified engineer at least annually. Service engineers will check the security of fixings, mechanical parts and linkages to other systems such as the fire alarm and smoke control systems and undertake a range of electrical checks.

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BS 8524 requires that planned inspection, testing and maintenance should be carried out by a ‘competent person’

Ensuring competency BS 8524 requires that planned inspection, testing and maintenance should be carried out by a ‘competent person’ and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Manufacturers, such as Coopers Fire, offer specialist after care packages, tailored to your specific requirements. This is the best way to ensure that fire curtains will operate as expected in the event of a fire.

Coopers Fire products are third party accredited and the company has IFC (International Fire Consultants) approval for the installation and service of smoke and fire curtains. All of its engineers are factory trained at its in house training facility.

Fire curtains are life-cycle products so, when specifying a system, it is essential to consider the whole package from quality, performance, installation and maintenance, to after sales care.

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Offsite Construction

Building with timber or steel framed construction can reduce the impact of materials shortages, meaning that structures can be wind and watertight sooner

The rise of offsite Mike Stevenson, Development Director of offsite and newbuild fenestration specialist Sidey Limited, talks to Future Constructor & Architect about how offsite construction is creating a voice for itself in the building sector.

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or a number of years now, those of us who understand and embrace offsite construction have been championing its benefits through our own marketing messages. However, so far they have been isolated, individual, and often un-coordinated campaigns to try and raise awareness of offsite construction’s value to society in general, and the building industry in particular of this methodology of construction.

Well, not any more.

There are many advantages to building offsite – faster delivery to enable people to be housed more quickly and vastly enhanced quality control

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The past few months have been, and the next few months will be awash with dedicated ‘offsite’ exhibitions, conferences, and awards programmes. If ever there was a signal that the volume of offsite construction being carried out in the building sector has reached a critical mass, then this is it. It is not by chance that the industry has committed to its own shows, or that there is a desire within the housing and construction sectors to come and visit them.

Finally, as if an overnight success, it feels as if offsite construction has finally arrived as a part of the mainstream construction agenda in the UK. And quite right too in my view. I have spoken often about the critical housing shortages which are besetting the UK and the even more dire delivery performance of the traditional build sector. These concerns and challenges are embedded in many heavy weight publications by the likes of the Zero Carbon Trust, and others.

We simply cannot keep doing the same things, operating the same way in terms of planning, procurement and building and expect the outcomes to be different.

That is why it is great to see the offsite sector finally create its own voice – construction and the delivery to clients within it will be all the better for it.

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For future contractors, architects and developers to have the opportunity to attend forums in which they can discover not only who the suppliers into the offsite sector are, but can discover for themselves first hand what the benefits of this method of construction are is a great step forward.

They can get a true understanding about ‘offsite’ and hear about best practice from suppliers and their peer group members to enable them to make balanced judgments about their preferred methods of construction in the future.

There is little argument these days that the labour and skills shortages projected by some in the industry for a long time have become a reality.There are also significant and not wholly unexpected materials shortages to contend with, and these are extremely serious; a real threat to building programmes.

There is more than one house builder concerned about the problems of procuring materials to meet existing housing needs, let alone additional ones, and the fact is that rather than increasing capacity, the sector could in fact go backwards at a time when it can least afford it.

The key fundamental problems facing a construction industry wanting to carry on building traditionally, at a time of shortage and increasing demand, are clearly dealt with by building offsite.

Skills shortages are eradicated; building with timber or steel framed construction can reduce the impact of materials shortages, meaning that structures can be wind and watertight sooner, and follow on trades can get started sooner, thus not compromising programmes. Building this way delivers better social benefits as well as cost savings through reduced on site construction times.

Of course there are many more advantages to building offsite – faster delivery to enable people to be housed more quickly, vastly enhanced quality control, significantly improved ‘as-built’ performance, providing genuine thermal efficiency which will deliver reduced running costs for occupiers, fewer delays, a systems approach to construction, collaborative working practices to deliver better outcomes more consistently, as well as onsite health and safety benefits.

To know that there is now the opportunity to go and learn first hand about the features and the benefits of offsite is a massive step forward and an opportunity which should not be missed.

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Technical Focus

Going public Independent design, environment and sustainability consultancy, LDA Design were the Landscape Architects for the public realm scheme which forms part of the St Vincent Plaza development in Glasgow. The completion of this significant public space within the heart of the city marks LDA Design’s first constructed public realm project in Scotland.

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he space will be formally opened to the public when practical completion of the building is fully completed in September.

Developed by Abstract (Glasgow) Limited, St Vincent Plaza is a striking, efficient building which will provide 172,000ft2 (15,979m2) of Grade A office space over lower ground, ground and ten upper floors. The landmark building features a granite and glazed facade which is complemented by Caithness stone and granite aggregate paving within the new public realm.

Significantly, the new public realm, which creates a much needed pedestrian link from St Vincent Street to William Street and the Hilton Hotel, is one of Glasgow’s only newly

created streetscapes in recent years, which will add a positive contribution to the city’s wider urban landscape. It is the most competitive new build City Centre office scheme anywhere in the UK. Within the space, raised planters create a dramatic terrace that includes mixed ornamental tree and shrub planting. This gives seasonal interest to the space and creates an appealing setting to the building which helps define St Vincent Plaza as Glasgow’s premier business address. The terraced plaza space also uses lighting to bring valuable dynamism to the public realm, changing the character of the space from day to night, in the way that the planting does from season to season.

DETAIL 1 PLAN VIEW OF TREE PLANTING IN CONTEXT OF CONCRETE WALLS

KEY: 1. FINISHED PRE CAST CONCRETE WALL SUPPLIED BY PLEAN PRECAST. 2. TOPSOIL - IMPORTED TOPSOIL INCORPORATING GROWING MEDIUM TO ENSURE HEALTHY ESTABLISHMENT OF TREES 3. DRAINAGE LAYER - CLEAN STONE DRAINAGE LAYER WRAPPED IN TERRAM 500 4. IRRIGATION / AERATION - GREENLEAF ROOTRAIN PRECINCT WATERING/AERATION SYSTEM TYPE2 (INNER) OR SIMILAR APPROVED PERFORATED PVC WATERING & AERATION SYSTEM. CAPPED PIPE TO BE LOCATED ACCURATELY AND CONSISTENTLY AND FINISHED FLUSH WITH GROUND LEVEL. 5. ANCHORING SYSTEM - PLATIPUS PLATI-MAT OR NOMINAL 75 X 25MM STRAINING FRAME WITH 50MM BACK FILL COVER. SPECIFICATION TO BE REVISED AS REQUIRED TO SUIT DIMENSIONS OF ROOTBALL AND TO SUIT VARYING WIND LOADING FROM TREE SIZE/FORM. 3NO. MINIMUM UNDERGROUND GUYS SECURED TO DEADMEN KERBSTONES. 6. MIXED PLANTING. FOR DETAILS REFER TO SCHEDULE 7. PIT LINER SUPPLIED BY GREEN BLUE URBAN LTD

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8. 150MM STRUCTURAL TREE SOIL BENEATH ROOTBALL

450M MIN DEPTH OF TOPSOIL SUBSOIL GRANULAR DRAINAGE LAYER

PC CONCRETE WALL SUPPLIED BY PLEAN PRECAST LIGHT GREY COLOUR, ACID ETCHED FINISH. PC CONCRETE WALL SECTIONS DOWELLED AND MORTARED ONTO INSITU CONCRETE BASE WITH CONCRETE HAUNCHING AND GRANULAR SUB BASE

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450M MIN DEPTH OF TOPSOIL SUBSOIL GRANULAR DRAINAGE LAYER

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Christopher McPherson, Director at Abstract, added: “The restoration of an historic link between St Vincent Street and William Street, and the Hilton Hotel in particular, is a fitting legacy resulting from our St Vincent Plaza development which will benefit the people of the City of Glasgow for generations to come.

It is a significant project in its own right and a further enhancement to the local environment which is fast improving in this part of the Central Business District and IFSD.” The scheme has been designed to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC ‘B’ ratings; within the public realm, it focusses on the use of sustainable and high quality materials.

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With a focus on making the new link safe and well-lit, LDA Design worked closely with lighting designers Lightfolio and Castle Building Services to create a bespoke lighting scheme that will encourage activity and footfall to benefit both safe use and enhancement of the city’s evening economy. Up-lighting to the M8 underpass and new feature signage forms part of the gateway to the space, bringing further vibrancy to the Glasgow International Financial Services District (IFSD).

Kirstin Taylor, Director at LDA Design, said: “The completion of St Vincent Plaza’s public realm will create a fantastic public space for people to enjoy. It gives us huge satisfaction to have completed a notable project of local significance within the second year of opening our Glasgow office.”

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Design&&Business Legal Desire Since AD Q incorporates PAS 24 – and PAS 24 is a standard developed by the industry itself – there should be little cause for complaint

Ian Kernaghan, Eurocell’s Product Manager, has been with the business for 14 years and is responsible for company manufactured products, from new product development to IP management.

Further amendments to the Building Regulations come into effect in October that will help ‘target harden’ new houses against break-ins. Ian Kernaghan at Eurocell outlines the new Approved Document Q.

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ne of the main concerns of the Government as the coalition was to simplify regulation. For construction one of the main weapons of red tape destruction was the Housing Standards Review, which aimed to simplify government regulations and standards into one key set, driven by Building Regulations.

Whether it has been successful or not will be partially seen from October, when doors and (some) windows in new houses in England and Wales will have to meet the latest requirements set out in Approved Document Q (AD Q) of the Building Regulations.

This document sets out what it says are “reasonable standards for doors and windows to resist physical attack by a casual or opportunist burglar by being both sufficiently robust and fitted with appropriate hardware”.

There are some exemptions, as the new rules do “not apply to work started before 1st October 2015, or work subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice submitted before that date provided the work is started on site before 1st October 2016”.

But that is a minority of projects.

The Government was always clear that it wanted “a single minimum security standard for new homes, based on industry’s best

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practice” but at one point, March 2014, it was torn between applying the standard nationally as a Building Regulation ‘or whether it would be more proportionate if applied on a local basis’.

Obviously, the Government has now opted for the national regulation approach.AD Q applies to any door or window that provides entry into the main property. So residential patio, French, bi-folding, and communal doors will all have to comply. If there is an interconnecting door between the garage and the property then either the garage doors or the interconnecting door will also have to meet the new standards, which also extend to ground floor windows and other easily accessible windows such as rooflights.

AD Q builds upon what has been already established. For instance, Publicly Available Specification 24 (PAS 24): 2014 is incorporated into the new rules, so that all doorsets and windows have to meet its requirements. It sets out an enhanced security performance test for door assembly requirements.The security tests include manual intervention, mechanical loading and hard and soft body impact.

The new rules have also taken into account what has been dubbed ‘Hanoi’ thefts, where keys – car keys in particular – are removed through the letter plate from the outside

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Close the door on non-compliance

either by hand or with a stick and hook. So now all letter plates must measure no greater than 260 x 40mm and be designed so that thieves cannot remove keys – with a cowl or some such barrier for instance.

Visibility is also an important factor: all main doors must have a door viewer unless there is clear glass within the door or a window that is sited next to the door-set.Another barrier to unauthorised entry is the requirement to have either a door chain or door limiter, although there are exceptions to this.

As mentioned above, one of the main standards involved now is the familiar PAS 24, which was upgraded in 2014 so the most recent iteration now covers composite, sliding and bi-folding doors, along with parallel opening windows.This is intended to speed up standardization as a document written by stakeholders from the industry and published

by BSI, so PAS 24 should represent what the industry believes to be what makes a door and window ‘fit for purpose’.

There are mixed reactions to the changes.

On the one hand, it is easy to argue that they should be welcomed for raising standards of security for doors and ground floor windows across the whole industry, an area that might be argued to have lagged behind in the past.

And, since AD Q incorporates PAS 24 – and PAS 24 is a standard developed by the industry itself – there should be little cause for complaint.

But, by opting for a nationally applied standard, the Government has chosen to make a whole raft of products illegal for new houses, all in the name of enhanced security.And there are good reasons for thinking that this is a case where there should be room to accommodate a little local knowledge and discretion. Overall, though, this upgrade to domestic security must be welcomed, even if there are negative elements to its implementation.

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Design & Desire

Fresh identity Queen’s University Belfast welcomes a dynamic new student hub and learning spaces to its city centre campus.

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urwell Deakins Architects has completed a new £1.4m student hub and lecture theatre for Queen’s University Belfast (QUB).

Situated at the heart of the university, the pavilion acts as a social core for the QUB campus and a breakout area for informal and social learning.

The new hub is located inside the preexisting David Keir Building courtyard, which – with a gross internal area of 27,000m2 – is the University’s largest single building. As a result, this location offers a prominent facility which is accessible from all areas of the surrounding building.

Featuring a series of blocks with central corridors oriented around a courtyard space, the David Keir Building accommodates a number of disparate schools located in different zones.

Following this, the new pavilion – which was shortlisted for both WAN Education and RIBA Northern Ireland awards – is required to cater to a broad section of the student body, including students of the Psychology, Architecture and Planning and Chemistry schools.

The project arrives in response to a brief that called for a building with a “clear identity” that could house an active set of

collaborative spaces that could support and connect different modes of learning.

The university also recognised the need for teaching spaces that could reflect the evolving learning landscape, with adaptable spaces that could allow lecturers to move between didactic and collaborative learning modes.

The building programme has been welcomed by the Student Union, who praised the hub for its innovative contemporary design in an otherwise unambitious built environment. Ciaran Gallagher, President of the Queen’s University Belfast Student Union, also said: “The building provides a social setting for students at the heart of a complex that was desperately lacking a dedicated communal space.

“The new lecture theatres will radically enhance the ability of students to work collaboratively during teaching hours.”

Material dialogue In response to the warm red hue of the surrounding David Keir Building, Burwell Deakins Architects chose to execute the hub’s exoskeleton in Corten steel – a material that simultaneously echoes the colour of the existing brickwork and references the city’s tradition of shipbuilding.

This steel frame also gives the hub its dynamic, angular form, and allows the building to assume strong identity whilst existing on a modest scale. The frame in turn supports a 250m2 glass shell, allowing for high levels of visibility between students occupying the facility and passers-by.

These glazed facades also incorporate glass louvers and roof lights, whilst the walls are heavily insulated. This creates a low carbon, naturally ventilated environment with local controllability designed to meet BREEAM Very Good standards.

Roland Carson, Head of Estates Planning at the university, said: “The pavilion offers a strong statement against the formal brick and stone of the existing building. It creates spaces both internal and external which have immediately become popular spaces for students and staff, delivering on the most important criterion for the success of the design: to provide a space where students wish to be.”

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The building programme has been welcomed by the Student Union, who praised the hub for its innovative contemporary design

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David Keir Auditorium : Building Section

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Lecture theatre, Connect Seating Burwell Deakins Architects were also responsible for the refurbishment of the adjacent lecture theatre, which was deemed outdated by 21st century teaching methods by the facilities team at QUB. The steep rake of the existing lecture theatre was re-organised to provide a series of terraces, upon which Burwell Deakins’ award-winning ‘Connect’ seating system was been installed, allowing lecturers to move between didactic and collaborative learning

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modes, without having to move students or furniture.

Connect replaces traditional straight benches with seating that follows geometric, undulating wave patterns arranged around shared tables.This spatial configuration groups students into small clusters, encouraging engagement and interaction between students with increasingly divergent learning styles. Desktop screens and tethered tablets are integrated into the Connect modules, allowing for direct engagement with the lecturer’s content.

These also allow students with sight

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problems to access written information at close range, and a delegate conferencing system allows the hard of hearing access to direct head phone attachments or room induction loops.

Originally conceived by Burwell Deakins for a project at Loughborough University, Connect has since been implemented across a range of higher education schemes.

Nicholas Burwell, founder of the practice, said: “When working at Loughborough Design School, we found that the design and thinking behind university auditoriums was rather prosaic and didn’t reflect pedagogic

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changes.We used our experience to probe the challenges of creating a much closer relationship between lecturer and student.

“We consulted with students and staff to help create a design that revolves around enhancing the relationship between the two, using a layer of technology alongside the development of innovative seating plans that challenge the traditional didactic character of lecture theatres.”

Space, plan, accessibility These new teaching and learning spaces are linked to the building’s existing circulation

route, drawing on a steady flow of movement to facilitate the exchange of knowledge.

Internal windows enhance visual connections and encourage students to make use of teaching spaces for collaborative study when they are not in use.This extends the range of learning spaces available within the adjacent new student hub whilst improving the use profile of the auditorium.

The construction of the project required this existing circulation to remain ‘live’ at all times.This required the incorporation of tunnels through the site and careful coordination of the delivery and fixing of heavy materials and products.

The project overcomes a series of level changes, creating an inclusive environment that allows disability access to different levels of the auditorium and gives general access

to the landscaped courtyard that had not previously existed.The AV and IT systems in the auditorium are all fully enabled for various user groups.

Nicholas Burwell said: “The intake of students at Queen’s University Belfast is increasingly international, and so our challenge was to create an environment that would meet the learning requirements of students who have all individually been equipped with different learning methods. We are incredibly pleased with the outcome of the project: the scheme enhances the existing facilities of the David Keir Building, and at the same time provides a distinctive new hub for students at QUB.”

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Burwell Deakins Architects chose to execute the hub’s exoskeleton in Corten steel

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Modern Methods of Construction

Value engineering Steve Thompson, Managing Director of light steel frame manufacturer, EOS Facades explains how the company is using value engineering and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) to meet the needs of today’s construction industry.

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oday’s customers are savvier, more commercially aware and they expect more for their money.

As manufacturers and service providers, we need to react and meet this demand, or risk losing out.

But before we can do this, we need to understand what value really is.

Assessing best value depends on the objectives set – speed of construction, build costs or the development of a sustainable, energy efficient building – or perhaps a combination of all.

Adopting a ‘one system fits all approach’ will not necessarily deliver best value. It is not about economies of scale but it is about an optimised approach – working with the client to select the right solution, at the right price, to deliver the right performance.

Adding value: DfMA As a manufacturer of steel solutions, EOS Facades take full advantage of offsite manufacturing techniques by adhering to Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) protocols. DfMA is now recognised as the foundation for concurrent engineering processes to streamline and fully optimise the

As a manufacturer of steel solutions, EOS Facades take full advantage of offsite manufacturing techniques

Assessing best value depends on the objectives set – speed of construction, build costs or the development of a sustainable, energy efficient building

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structure.The process aids the building design process and helps to identify, quantify and eliminate waste or inefficiency where possible.

At EOS Facades we pride ourselves on driving quality through precision manufacturing whilst delivering accurate results on time and on budget.

We have taken steps to ensure that DfMA is integrated throughout the design and manufacturing process. We have made considerable investment in developing technology to aid specification and design.

We are totally committed to working with our clients on product and service innovations to help them gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace – delivering cost and time efficiencies.

The EOS manufacturing facility is a 40,000ft2 operation that houses state-ofthe-art machinery and technology providing offsite systems and solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Our manufacturing facility is well equipped to cater for the demands of offsite construction and precision engineering. Our sophisticated roll-forming machines have embedded framing technology that enables production of self-jigging framing components that are ready for assembly,

Modern Methods of Construction eliminating the need to manually cut onsite.

All of our products are manufactured under strict quality management control which is fully compliant with BS EN ISO 9001:2008. Our accredited quality management systems and procedures eradicate onsite variability and ensure life time ‘in service’ performance and durability.

Precision built offsite products require the application of leading-edge technology

Adding value: software and BIM

Adding value: product Product quality is essential. EOS only use minimum S390Nmm2 G275gsm steel (higher grades and coatings on request). By only using steel with a protective coating and design detailing that eliminates prolonged exposure, EOS are confident in the durability of our systems. Research has shown in these conditions coated steel has a potential life of over 1000 years.

The team at EOS support key industry standards and strive to exceed expectations on reliability and delivery.All of our products are manufactured to rigorous quality standards which are fully compliant with the Construction Products Regulations EN 1090-1: 2009 + AL: 2011. Our quality management systems are BS EN ISO 9001: 2008 registered.

Adding value: cost We offer all-inclusive fixed price packages that are uniquely supplied with proprietary brackets and fixings required.All Double Studs/Opening Jambs/Lintels and Sills will be dispatched from our factory preassembled.

This is a flexible service and should you require the product to arrive unassembled, EOS will pre-punch in the factory, ghost assemble and supply, together with all the necessary screws and special drill bits, for assembly and installation onsite.

EOS Facades prides itself on driving quality through precision manufacturing

Adding value: people EOS Facades are constantly striving to improve the way we work and the resulting benefits are passed onto our customers.

Research & Development is a core focus of our business and it is not just down to one specific team, at EOS everybody is encouraged to put recommendations forward, whether this is a process or an alteration to a product – that way every part of our business can be enhanced.

EOS also offer a total partner solution including application consultancy, structural design support and value engineering, as well as quality manufacturing.To meet the demands, we need people to make the change happen. Now the construction industry is starting to recognise the shift in needs of the client, manufacturers must ask themselves, are they well equipped to meet demands or will they risk losing out?

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Precision built offsite products require the application of leading-edge technology and contemporary manufacturing processes.

We have invested substantially in the latest software and hardware systems in steel frame production. Our systems combine the latest E-Frame technology platform with proven assembly processes, providing fully framed panels that do not require jigging.

Sophisticated software transfers building design information directly to our production plant where we are able to manufacture to accuracies that exceed construction industry norms. Once the panels have been designed using our 3D Tekla modelling software, they are directly uploaded to the roll-forming machines, using a bespoke CAD/CAM interface, where they are produced to exact dimensions using CNC technology. Each stud is identified with an inkjet printer to match the assembly drawing and every frame has an identification label attached.This identifies the project, frame number, order number and site location on the GA site drawings so they can be positioned quickly to their onsite location.

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Landscaping

The task was to create a narrative space for physical activity and play

Historic military site brought to life The historic ramparts at Vestvolden, Copenhagen, have been given another lease of life as the defining feature within the large municipal park. Designed

by VEGA architects to bring the incredible story of the region’s history to life, “Play on the ramparts” is situated on the old fortifications, introducing play and movement to this historical landscape.

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isitors to the expansive and undulating park are greeted by three thematic education stations installed in and amongst the physical remnants of a bygone era.The stations, in one small corner of the park, are designed to create a bridge between past and present, using traditional materials with a modern, sustainable twist, such as Kebony’s sustainable alternative to tropical wood.

The VEGA Park and playground project sits

in one corner of the 10km wedge of outdoor space in Denmark’s capital, for families to explore, play and learn about the area’s history.

The park experience is designed so that visitors can imagine how life was for soldiers; the tribulations of daily life and the manually and physically challenging chores they had to complete to maintain the integrity of the armouries.The playground is also themed to include features specific to the region, for example the light ‘pavilions’ are interpretations

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The park experience is designed so that visitors can imagine how life was for soldiers

of the former tent structures used for camping on the ramparts when having training sessions.

One of the original look-out points has been restored, which once provided important military vantage point and now encourages visitors to scale the steep slope, exploring the whole park.

The authorisation from the Heritage Agency came with the proviso that additions to the park effectively conveyed the original story. Indeed, all structures have been built in such a way so that they can easily be removed without causing permanent damage or changes to the historic ramparts. Indeed, sustainability has been given precedent across the project and so Kebony’s alternative to tropical timber has been used to great effect, with its superior environmental credentials.

Anne Dorthe Vestergaard, co-founder of VEGA Architects said: “The task was to create a narrative space for physical activity and play, operating as both a social meeting place and an outdoor learning space. Playing and movement become tools to bring history alive: jumping between the boxes from the artillery stock, swinging in the hammocks from the tent camp or fly down the cannon ramp in the cable swing. Historically inspired materials were chosen for the project, for example Kebony’s sustainable wood, steel details and rope are contemporary interpretations of elements from 1890.”

Kebony said:“Kebony wood enables projects such as these to benefit from the appearance and strength of wood without compromising on environmental credentials, which were front and centre of this renovation project. Indeed it is a central vision for VEGA architects, which created this playground in a highly protected area of cultural heritage that had to be protected and complemented with careful material selection.”

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Facades

The Panmure Street development in Glasgow demonstrates the benefits and versatility of using the Alumasc Ventilated System

An alternative approach Alumasc has developed a new, innovative facade solution for the timber frame industry. The Alumasc Ventilated System offers an alternative approach to traditional build, particularly for new build timber framed housing.

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he system provides an engineered, stylish facade solution, with the option of utilising modern off-site construction techniques.

The system is designed to provide a fully ventilated cavity, which keeps the timber substrate moisture-free, and is compatible with both render and brick slip finishes.

The Panmure Street development in Glasgow demonstrates the benefits and versatility of using the Alumasc Ventilated System. Taking its name from the historic use of the adjacent canal, the Timber Basin in Panmure Street will provide 108 new homes for Queens Cross Housing Association, available to a mix of social housing tenants and shared equity homes for first-time buyers.

The key driver for the specification of the system was its ability to replicate traditional construction design whilst being

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adaptable for the closed panel production line. Alumasc Registered Contractor CCG, who has recently invested over £12m in a state-of-the-art factory, was the off-site manufacturer (OSM) and main contractor on the scheme.

On this scheme a closed panel, fully offsite manufactured solution was delivered, with only a small element of external on-site fabric work required. Alumasc’s lightweight acrylic brick slips were used as the final finish, and are able to replicate any brick in the marketplace.

OSM means the system is not affected by environmental conditions which regularly impact UK build programmes.

The Alumasc Ventilated System is quick and easy to install and the off-site method of construction also ensures sites are kept in good order, with the majority of required building materials being stored and

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assembled in a factory environment.

Speaking about the project, Mark Gibbs, Technical Director for Alumasc Facades, says: “By working closely with CCG from the initial design stage right through to installation, we were able to ensure that the Alumasc Ventilated System met all the requirements of the closed panel CCG OSM build. The Timber Basin is now fully ventilated to meet all building regulations, and is protected from the elements thanks to our acrylic brick slips.”

Paul Muldoon, Contracts Manager at CCG, adds: “The Panmure project is one of the largest projects using closed panel technology to be manufactured off-site in our new factory. Due to the design of the Alumasc Ventilated System we were able to apply 75% of the brick slips off-site therefore the usual challenges such as transport logistics, site access problems and weather, did not impact on the project.”

The Alumasc Ventilated System has been rigorously tested, resulting in compliance with all UK building regulations (Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales) and it became British Board of Agrément certified in May 2015. It also adheres to the requirements and guidelines of both the NHBC and TRADA. 8 www.alumascfacades.co.uk * facades@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk ( 03335

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Lighting

The John Lewis Partnership have worked in close collaboration with Phillips and with Edge Lighting

JLP’s journey towards LED lighting Before the end of 2015 the John Lewis Partnership will have installed over 110,000 LED lights into its estate. Working with Philips, GE and Edge Lighting, the engineering and sustainability teams have helped to shape and drive progress in LED lighting for the retail sector over the past four years.

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n 2010 the John Lewis Partnership began a programme to reduce its carbon emissions.

At that time store lighting in Waitrose accounted for approximately 25% of the total electricity costs of a branch, so it started to look seriously at LED lighting as a way of increasing efficiency.

Following a rigorous four-year programme of research, in-store testing and evaluation the Partnership is now committed to the installation of LED lighting in every new building and the progressive replacement of traditional lighting with LED in all existing buildings. By the end of 2015 it will already have installed over 110,000 LED lights across its entire estate.

LED technology has advanced hugely in recent years and the pace of continues to increase.To ensure the latest technology can be successfully brought to the retail arena the Engineering and Construction teams at the John Lewis Partnership have worked in close collaboration with Phillips, as manufacturers of LED components, and with Edge Lighting as specialist manufacturers and suppliers of luminaires.

Initially the primary focus was on the environmental and financial benefits that should result from installing LED but it soon became clear that the quality of the light from the LED units available then was a major concern too.Although the savings were substantial, the various options meant compromise in too many areas with the potential risk of damaging the brand and the customer’s shopping experience.

Lighting is an essential component of the customer shopping experience and retailers have their own preferences for lighting design that reflect their brand. Management wanted reassurance that light quality wouldn’t be compromised and that the capital investment required was appropriate with relatively fast payback.

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By the end of 2015 JLP will already have installed over 110,000 LED lights across its entire estate

The John Lewis Partnership has already seen significant financial and energy savings from LED

put into LED has helped us to convince our business that LED should be the preferred option.The light is crisper, the technology is more reliable and the capital costs are now lower than traditional lighting on a like-for-like basis.The commitment that Philips have made to LED means that every business can now afford it and benefit from lower running costs whilst reducing energy consumption.”

The Ipswich project has been a huge success and has confirmed that committing to LED throughout the entire retail estate has been the right decision.The financial benefits are substantial and with the refinement of the LED products there appears to be no downside.

For John Lewis the next steps are the launch of stores in Birmingham, Horsham and Basingstoke as well as rolling LED back into the estate, which started with Southampton and is now being installed in the flagship Oxford Street branch.

John Lewis Birmingham, which opens later

this year, will be the first full line department with LED lighting throughout.“We have been really pleased with results of LED lighting and that’s why we are putting our faith in it when it comes to Birmingham, which will be our first new full line department store in three years.As always there will be lots of new customer experiences and ways of presenting merchandise and LED has a part to play in that,” says Tim Harrison, Director of Store Formats for John Lewis.

The John Lewis Partnership has already seen significant financial and energy savings from LED and they are confident that there are more benefits to come.“We’ve started to test some of the latest generation of LEDs which are providing greater quality of light, are cheaper to install and further reduce our energy consumption, so it’s win, win, win for us as the industry continues to get behind LED technology,” says Toby Marlow.

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LED works very well in cold conditions and had been used by the John Lewis Partnership in refrigeration fixtures for some time. But by 2012 technical developments suggested that the design, engineering and management could be met and that LED could be spread throughout a store.Trials were started at a brand new Waitrose store in Bracknell.These demonstrated that in a real store environment LED provided as good, or better, lux levels than traditional lighting in the shopping aisles.

The wattage per square metre dropped substantially and energy costs were reduced by 40% versus the energy consumed by traditional lighting.

This gave Waitrose the confidence to roll out LED lighting at all front-of-store areas for the next new store, at Stratford-upon-Avon.

The successful results from the Bracknell tests were repeated and it was calculated that the additional capital investment in LED would pay back within two years.

By 2013 it was decided that LED lighting should become standard in all Waitrose stores. It was also agreed that LED should be considered for the John Lewis stores too, but here the requirements were slightly different.

As the shopping environment in a John Lewis store is different from that in a Waitrose supermarket, so it became clear that the ideal lighting requirements are different too. For example, while Waitrose use a cool white 4000K light, it was decided to use a slightly warmer 3000K light in John Lewis.

In 2013 John Lewis opened a new store in Ipswich. It is the first outlet to be fully fitted with LED lighting, not merely in the public areas but in the warehouse, storage and service areas as well. The savings were a huge 66%.

“In a relatively short space of the time the LED product has improved massively,” says Toby Marlow, Engineering Manager for John Lewis.“The development that Philips have

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Green Roofs UK Roofing Awards 2015 Green Roof Finalists – Blackdown Greenroofs - The SSE Hydro, Glasgow

At the end of October 2014, the Green Roof Organisation (GRO) launched the new edition of the GRO Green Roof Code, the all-encompassing code of best practice for green roofing in the UK.

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p until the first edition, published back in 2011, there had never been a specific UK only guide for specifiers, contractors and clients to follow or reference as to the best methods of planning, specifying, installing and most crucially maintaining a green roof. The accepted practice for many was to follow the German FLL Standards, Forschungsgesellschaft Landschaftsentwicklung Landschaftsbau

e.V. (FLL), or as it’s also known as the Landscape Research, Development and Construction Society.

The FLL Standards were recognised by GRO to be a sound base from which to establish a minimum recommendation for green roof specifications, installation and maintenance. In fact, so established are the standards that they have quickly become the blueprint for the creation of a number of green roofing guidance documents around

UK Roofing Awards 2015 Green Roof Winner – Organic Roofs Ltd, Boathouse at Avon Tyrrell

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the world, including in Austria, North America and Japan.

Since the first edition was published green roofing has moved on, so what is different or new about the 2014 version?

It contains detailed information on meeting the requirements of the London Plan Policy.

The London Plan is the overall strategic plan for London. It sets out a fully integrated economic, environmental, transport and social frame work for the development of the capital to 2031. It was recognised by the Mayor of London that green roofs have the potential to improve London’s resilience to the impacts of climate change by reducing storm water run-off; velocity and volume, and by increasing the cooling effect during the hotter summers.

It also brings other social and environmental benefits such as improving air quality and providing much needed additional outdoor space.This reflects the growing movement by the London Boroughs, and numerous councils and local authorities throughout the UK, who expect green roofs to be designed to be a part of any new development, where feasible.

Other developments within the code of practice include more detailed technical information on waterproofing and installing the materials in which the plants grow.As well as highlighting the merits of green roofs and solar power, whereby green roofs are able to maintain a more constant temperature regime with less daily fluctuations, which means Solar PV panels are able to work more efficiently throughout the day.

With the number of green roofs steadily increasing, the importance for such a document detailing best practice is integral not only to encourage the take up of installations but also to ensure that the maximum social and environmental benefits are gained from properly designed, installed and maintained green roofs.

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Refurbishment & Renovation The ambitious scheme involved the total conversion of the 18th century Victoria Mill, alongside two other buildings knowns as the Weaver’s Shed and Engine Room

Windows revolutionise industrial mill The transformation of a Grade II listed Victorian mill in Burnley, Lancashire into the North West’s first University Technical College (UTC) has benefitted from a suite of windows from leading fenestration designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems.

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s part of the wider regeneration scheme of the Weaver’s Triangle area of the town known as ‘On the Banks’, the total repair, renovation and refurbishment of a 150 year old textile mill has been undertaken to provide an inspirational learning environment for college students specialising in construction and engineering studies.

Capita Symonds provided the design and project management services and Barnfield Burnley Developments Limited, a joint venture between Barnfield Construction and Burnley Council, have developed the site for the Visions Learning Trust. Owing to the historical importance of the area, which is one of the greatest surviving examples of Victorian industrial architecture, all work has been successfully delivered in accordance with the strict requirements of the English Heritage Trust.

The ambitious scheme involved the total conversion of the 18th century Victoria Mill, alongside two other buildings known as the Weaver’s Shed and Engine Room, within a construction programme of just 16 months.

A key part of the transformation of the original mill building into a modern educational facility was the provision of new, energy-efficient and robust windows.

Senior’s SPW600e windows were selected for the project as they offer a modern yet sympathetic solution that was in keeping with the look of the mill’s original windows.

Specified to give an ultra-thin sight line

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The windows comprise a large number of small individual panels to replicate the Victorian style of the original architecture

Once at the heart of Burnley’s textile industry, the new lease of life that has been given to the Victoria Mill in the shape of the North West’s first University Technology College is an important part of the town’s legacy and ongoing regeneration.The completion of the college was the first phase of the ‘On the Banks’ scheme which is the largest heritage led regeneration schemes underway in the North West, transforming one of the country’s best preserved areas of industrial heritage into a new mixed-use space incorporating education, commercial, retail, residential and community facilities.

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glazed link which contrasts beautifully with the traditional features of the mill and the other historic buildings on the site.

Kerry Booth, Quantity Surveyor at Barnfield Construction added: “The creation of the University Technology College is a major milestone for the regeneration of Burnley and the challenging project had to be delivered within the constraints of a very tight programme.

It was vital that the supply chain not only worked well together but that the products specified were fit for purpose and we were extremely impressed with the work of Aire Valley and the quality of Senior’s glazing systems.”

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of 35mm, the three chamber 75mm polyamide window system not only offers an impressive thermal performance but also exceptional weather resistance, making it the ideal choice for use on a period property that is located on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Fabricated and installed by Aire Valley Architectural Aluminium Ltd, the installation of the new fixed light windows into the listed building was particularly challenging as every opening had to be measured individually. As access to one of the elevations was limited owing to the mill’s close proximity to the canal, this was no mean feat but one that Aire Valley was able to successfully, and safely, accomplish.

The windows comprise a large number of small individual panels to replicate the Victorian style of the original architecture and unusually this has been created using aluminium rather than the traditional timber. This bespoke solution is testament to the design flexibility of Senior’s SPW600e system as well as the fabrication skills of Aire Valley. Owing to the uneven edge of the stonework around the openings, the installation team also scribed panels around the sides of the windows to the contours of the adjacent walls to ensure a high quality and elegant finish.

A main objective throughout the refurbishment was to create a sustainable design that would minimise the environmental impact of the building once it was operational. The use of Senior’s SPW600e windows has been instrumental in helping to improve the thermal performance of the listed building by achieving low U-values and compliance with Part L of the building regulations.

Chris Kilvington, Sales Director at Aire Valley Architectural Aluminium Ltd, said: “It was essential that the specified window system would meet the dual requirements of complementing the original features of the Victorian mill whilst performing to the strict standards required of a modern educational facility. Having worked with Senior Architectural Systems on a number of other contracts, we have been impressed with the flexibility and high quality of the company’s range of glazing solutions and the use of the SPW600e range has proved to be the ideal fit for such a complex and high profile project.”

A new build property has also been constructed next to the redeveloped mill to provide the staff and students of Burnley’s UTC with a multifunctional hall that will also be used by the local community. This new extension is connected to the main college facilities by a

Doors & Windows

Moralt’s core success Rich in history and tradition, Moralt AG has earned an enviable reputation in the manufacturer of door blanks and supply of system solutions for external and internal performance doors.

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aving recently undergone an important period of change, streamlining its focus solely on the production of door blanks, Moralt AG’s core business success is built upon quality, sustainability, stringent testing and investment in product development.

The company specialises in high performance acoustic and fire and smoke resistant cores, suitable for a wide variety of commercial and high-end residential applications – notable installations include Manchester Police HQ, the British Film Institute, Southbank and Olympic Village.

Despite its lightweight construction, the core’s strength and stability is unrivalled.

Rotary cut timber veneers, glued together, provide a robust centre for the door systems and enable flexible operation with unprecedented high performance.

With UK specifiers demanding higher standards than ever before, it is welcome news that five of Moralt’s high quality performance door cores are now available with the

reassurance of third-party certification from the BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme – one of the most prestigious third party certification processes available in the UK for timber based products.

The door cores, which include two Moralt FireSmoke and three Moralt FireSound cores – the only high acoustic fire door cores offering BM TRADA Q-Mark accreditation – are all available nationwide and directly from stock through Moralt’s exclusive UK distributor, James Latham.

The BM TRADA Q-Mark scheme provides peace of mind to specifiers and purchasers that timber based products are manufactured to a high standard, guaranteeing their consistent quality and performance.

Steven Dennard, Group Door Manager for James Latham commented:“Most manufacturers have several options for 30 and 60 minute fire rated doors, but Moralt has now supplemented their Q-Mark offer with three high end acoustic FireSound door cores (44mm, 54mm and 59mm thick) which not

only achieve FD30/FD60 but also 40dB – 44 dB acoustic rating.”

In-house testing is an integral process within Moralt’s production line, however re-investment in product testing is what sets this company apart from its competitors.

Established partnerships already include Exova BM Trada, IFC Group, ift Rosenheim to name but a few.

Offering peace of mind to the ecoconscious specifier, Moralt’s timber materials are environmentally friendly – complying with the emissions category E1 – and the company’s approach to production significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint.What’s more, Moralt contributes towards the growing Passivhaus trend by offering OutDoor FERRO Klima and FERRO Passiv – both Passivhaus certified, based upon the use of almost 100% renewable resources.

FERRO Passiv, available from James Latham, is an external door blank measuring 98mm thick.With a U-value of 0.58W/Km2, this product is FSC certified and also meets the UK’s Secured By Design criteria. FERRO Passiv is also available as a passive house compliant door kit, with accessories that enable compliance to EN14351-1. In addition, this product is also available with FD30 or an acoustic performance of dB42 as a single glazed/unglazed door.

Cementing its position as a leading innovator of products for the architecture market, Moralt won the ‘Innovation Award Architecture + Window Door Façade’ last year for its FERRO FireSafe Passiv product. It is this commitment to innovation and quality manufacturing that makes Moralt the first choice for high performance door blanks and doorset packages. For more information, contact James Latham – its exclusive UK distributor.

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The company specialises in high performance acoustic and fire and smoke resistant cores, suitable for a wide variety of commercial applications

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Paints, Coatings & Finishes

Western Red Cedar finished with Sansin SDF in Cocoa, a semi-translucent tone which allowed the natural beauty of the grain patterns to shine through

Long-lasting timber treatments When it comes to wood protection, one question is asked more than any other – how long will it last? It’s difficult to answer this question, as there are so many factors to take into consideration.

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tough, durable barrier that won’t crack, peel or blister. If the timber is well maintained it will grow old gracefully and will not go grey.

Finishes using water bourne technology harness the power of Nano technology to create finishes and colours like you’ve never seen before in wood protection. By atomizing high quality pigments into Nano-particles, the pigments can be combined with the protective oils and resins on a molecular level.

Once applied to the timber they penetrate deeply, pulling the pigmentation down into the wood to provide a long lasting, vibrant and uniform colour.

When deciding on a stain it’s important to understand the characteristics of the timber species it is being applied to. The effect of the stain will vary depending on texture, grain, colour and porosity so we’d recommend checking the colours on samples of the timber being used.There are various staining options; natural and translucent tones, which let the beauty of the wood shine through or saturated to ultra saturated tones that provide a more solid colour appearance to the timber.

The key to an excellent finish is preparation; always ensure that the timber is clean and dry, for woods that contain knots and tannins use a primer (check the finish you

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are using – some finishes contain a priming agent), sand the timber thoroughly. Sanding the timber thoroughly removes mill glaze and creates an even surface allowing the stain/ finish to penetrate the wood, providing an even, consistent and long-lasting finish.

Studies have proven sanding can extend the life of a finish by up to three times compared to an unsanded surface. Following the preparation stages, finish/stain application is the most rewarding part of the protection process.Water-bourne alkyds can be applied in a variety of ways; brushing, dipping, hand or automated spraying (low pressure or airless).

It is recommended to always flood the surface to the point of saturation (approximately 5-6 wet mil). If using a spray application remember to back brush following the grain pattern to ensure consistent penetration.

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he design and orientation of the building, wood species, preparation taken, how translucent the finish is, exposure to sunlight and moisture among other variables, will all influence the life of the wood finish.

The timber industry is saturated with different finishing products. More commonly used are high build oil and water based finishes which have a greater viscosity and sit on the top of the wood creating a protective layer. Whilst it may give the appearance desired both of these finishes over time are likely to crack, split and flake and will essentially trap moisture in the wood which will cause the wood to rot. Many finishes also contain VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), which continually leech out chemicals that can have long-term health effects for years after application.

You can have the best of oil based and water based finishes with a low build, highly penetrating water-bourne alkyd based finish; which contains no VOCs and is environmentally friendly. It works by using water to carry modified natural oils and resins deep into the wood’s cell structure.

The water then evaporates allowing the finish to bond directly with the wood substrate enabling the wood to breath whilst forming a

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The MCIAT Professional Assessment is a flexible, rigorous, robust and quality assured qualifying process, based on performance and designed to recognise the diversity of Architectural Technology.

Candidates must provide an in-depth critical analysis clearly summarising their professional experience. This should be a reflective report and should refer to challenges and successes encountered whilst working on projects and how any issues were resolved.

Applicants should also undertake a self-evaluation highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in relation to their area(s) of practice.

The Professional Assessment process is based on four core competencies: • Designing • Managing • Practising • Developing (self)

Who can apply for the MCIAT Professional Assessment?

Any applicant working in or on, for example, academia, general practice, component design, refurbishment, small residential projects, large commercial projects etc within Architectural Technology, should be able to apply their own experience to the Professional Assessment process, but they must hold one of the following membership grades: ACIAT, TCIAT or profile candidate.

Each application will be assessed on its merit. However, each applicant will need to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge and understanding and professional competence/experience in relation to their sphere/s of practice and demonstrate to the Institute they can meet the expectations of a Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT.

How much does it cost?

To apply for the Professional Assessment, applicants are required to pay £300 for the assessment of the application and the Professional Assessment Interview.

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CPD Focus

How to Avoid Screed Failures CPD The screed layer of a floor is integral to making sure that this aspect of the building looks and performs as intended, which means that installing the right screed for the location is as essential as installing the right floor finish. Participants on Flowcrete UK’s RIBA accredited CPD seminar “How to Avoid Screed Failures” will learn all about the different types of floor screeds and their applications.This seminar will include learning how to identify areas of failure and architects will be provided with advice on problem avoidance and offered recommendations towards the correct specification of sand and cement based screeds. * ukweb@flowcrete.com

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Essential CPD sessions on sustainable structures Committed to research and innovation, the X-LAM Alliance are specialists in the design and delivery of sustainable cross laminated timber (CLT) structures

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across all construction sectors – from commercial and educational projects to medium rise residential accommodation.As advocates of sustainable construction, the X-LAM Alliance’s aim is to educate and inform construction professionals on the benefits of using cross laminated timber as a core structural component. With over 50 highly experienced and dedicated experts in structural analysis, building physics, planning and consultancy, the X-LAM Alliance provide informative CPD sessions. * info@xlam-alliance.com

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Free CPD guide to ESOS Organisations facing the compulsory requirements of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) by the end of this year will be interested to hear of a free, CPD-certified guide found online from Mitsubishi Electric. The guide looks in detail at the scheme which is a mandatory energy assessment mechanism for large companies in the UK. Businesses which qualify for ESOS must carry out assessments every four years, with the first to be completed by the end of 2015. ESOS is one of the key requirements mapped out to help the EU meet its 20% energy saving target for 2020. * livingenvironmentalsystems

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Hansgrohe leads the way to WRAS Compliance Hansgrohe has a new RIBA approved core curriculum CPD about WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) called ‘Why WRAS’. Content discusses the importance of compliance to ensure successful project specifications and explores the risk of non-compliance which can have far reaching implications across all the stakeholders.

Hansgrohe has over 800 WRAS approved products across a wide range of collections, awardwinning designs and price-points.

This impressive figure represents an investment of over £2m and is more than double the number of approvals compared to the next closest bathroom fittings manufacturer operating in the UK market. * expertise@hansgrohe.co.uk

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New Low Carbon GRP Daylight Solutions CPD Hambleside Danelaw is pleased to announce the latest CPD seminar, Low Carbon GRP Daylight Solutions for the Metal Building Envelope.The RIBA approved seminar delivers an understanding of how rooflight configuration choices can impact on the overall

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contribution rooflights can make to the metal building envelope with particular focus on: Light transmission,Thermal Performance and insulation values, Embodied Carbon and Non-Fragility.The presentation, aimed at Architects and Building Professionals, includes an on-line demonstration of these effects, helping Specifiers make informed decisions regarding key performance criteria.The seminar identifies the performance and environmental benefits of GRP, and covers the Design and Build it, and Climate areas of RIBA core curriculum. * cpd.seminars@hambleside

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CPDs to enhance fire and smoke curtain knowledge Coopers Fire is a leading manufacturer of fire and smoke curtains and offers CPD seminars on Smoke Barriers, Fire Curtain Barrier Assemblies and BS 8524 Parts 1 & 2, plus a combination of all three. Its CPD seminars help to educate architects, building control officers, approved inspectors, fire engineers and Fire & Rescue Services with a greater understanding of smoke and fire curtain barriers, their application and the governing standards that regulate their use. Coopers Fire is the only fire and smoke curtain manufacturer approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to provide CPD educational seminars. * info@coopersfire.com

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CPD Focus Trespa launches seminar for rainscreen cladding

Schlüter launches four RIBA-accredited CPDs Underflooring solutions expert SchlüterSystems is offering architects the chance to keep up to date with the latest in essential tiling protection with the launch of four different CPD seminars. In Schlüter’s Integrated Solutions for Wetrooms with Tile and Stone Coverings seminar, the company’s popular waterproofing and wetroom range will be explored and explained.The second seminar being run is called Movement Joints and Uncoupling Membranes for Tile and Stone Coverings.The third topic to be explored is a brand new seminar, Balcony and Terrace Solutions for Tile and Stone Coverings.The final seminar being offered by Schlüter will study the benefits of Modular Underfloor Heating Systems for Tile and Stone Coverings.

A new RIBA approved CPD seminar titled Inspiration by Design, has been launched by Trespa, the manufacturer and supplier of panels for exterior cladding and decorative facades. It examines how building physics such as heat and moisture transfer, thermal bridging and heat conductivity can impact on traditional construction methods. It explores how more energy efficient and sustainable buildings can be created through the use of ventilated rainscreen cladding on a physical and visual level.This seminar follows on from the Principles of Rainscreen where Trespa brings an understanding of how ventilated rainscreen works, including the benefits, critical success and factors leading to confidence in specification. * info.uk@trespa.com

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RIBA Approval for Swish Sustainability CPD Swish Building Products, specialist in PVC roofline and cladding systems, has RIBA approval for its CPD seminar which provides information about the sustainability and low maintenance benefits of cellular PVC. The presentation is delivered by the Swish Technical Sales Force and lasts about 30 minutes and covers many aspects of the RIBA Core Curriculum.

It gives a clear and concise overview of the advantages of specifying PVC roofline products over timber equivalents. The seminars examine the technical aspects of fascia and soffit installation, and the environmental advantages of PVC specification.

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HVAC/HVP Evinox Energy future-proofs HIUs

Boilers guarantee a warm welcome at Bristol Lido Bristol Lido has replaced four old, inefficient boilers with two ATAG XL110 commercial boilers, the last word in super efficient, environmentally friendly heating technology. Installed by main contractors Octagon Heating Services, the two ATAG XL110 boilers have a combined output of 190kW and will supply domestic hot water and heating for the restaurant, pool and spa. Octagon Heating Services’ Business Development Manager, Colin Green comments:“We found that ATAG Commercial’s XL boilers ticked all the right boxes and were pleased to specify and install them on this prestigious contract.”

Your choice of Heat Interface Unit (HIU), for dwellings connected to a communal or District heating network, is a crucial element of the system design. With advances in technology and growing experience in system design, improved methods of controlling HIUs and the primary network are available. Evinox’s ModuSat units use an advanced Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control logic, in combination with PICVs and a fast acting actuator, which modulate the primary flow rate to match the DHW or HTG demand, and respond instantly to the changing loads. This ensures that end user comfort is achieved by providing consistent, safe hot water at the tap. *

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Change of focus for ATAG Heating UK

ATAG Heating UK is to focus its business towards commercial boiler sales and the domestic boiler ‘new build’ specification market.

It will operate under the banner ATAG Commercial and continue to supply the UK industry through the wholesaler distribution network. “Commercial boiler sales have been particularly buoyant and our market penetration is growing consistently year on year,” said Phil Bell, Managing Director. “Our XL and Q Series will continue to spearhead the company’s activities in this market sector, while our highly successful A325 ECX domestic condensing combi will be the mainstay of our activities in the new build sector.”

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Rinnai Space Heaters give it large for big spaces JS Air Curtains are blooming at garden centre

The company’s quick response and cost effective products made JS Air Curtains the ideal retrofit choice to protect the customers from chilly drafts at Cannon Hall Garden Centre, located in the picturesque village of Cawthorne in South Yorkshire.

Seeking a retrofit solution, Cannon Hall Garden Centre’s owner, Deborah Robinson, was impressed by JS Air Curtains, which suggested a cost effective and attractive Mini Optima. Offered in several lengths, the Mini Optima air curtain is available as a single or three-phase unit, making installation simple.

Heating can be via LPHW or an electric heater, as in the case of Cannon Hall. www.jsaircurtains.com info@jsaircurtains.com ( 01903 858656 8

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All models in the Rinnai range of Energysaver fanned convection powered flue gas fired space heaters are designed specifically for use in schools, community centres, libraries, conservatories and churches. They give exceptionally high efficiencies in operation and subsequently reduced running costs. Rinnai Energysaver Space Heaters deliver energy-efficient and consistent warm air powered

by Natural Gas or LPG options and are built with fully modulating burners so heat output and energy input is reduced as the space warms up. The units may also be controlled via a central timer for added economy and occupant comfort. *

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What’s in a kW? £2000 to be exact Leading biomass solutions provider, Euroheat, has re-classified its HDG Compact 200 pellet or wood chip boiler to allow end-users to make the most of recent changes to the non-commercial RHI. Whereas before the most attractive tariffs ended under 200kW (199kWs or lower), this has been recently changed to include 200kW boilers, equating to £2000 additional RHI returns a year. Simon Holden, co-founder of Euroheat explains: “Moving the parameters of one of our most popular boilers might seem like a fairly insignificant change, but for RHI recipients, it means a considerable additional chunk of money. One extra kW equals an extra £2,000 annually.” *

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HVAC/HVP Andrews Water Heaters launches new website

Andrews Water Heaters has launched a brand new website, designed to create a user-friendly experience and making it easy for customers to find exactly the information they need.The website showcases the new Andrews Water Heaters branding and has undergone a complete transformation to create a powerful resource for customers to find detailed product information and guidance.The website’s new interface is fully mobile enabled, meaning customers can benefit from quick and easy access on smartphones and tablets whilst on the go. It also incorporates product specifications, an extensive BIM library and detailed CAD drawings, in addition to up-to-date product information which includes case studies. *

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Herschel provides cost and energy savings at test centre Predicted to reduce energy consumption by 90% compared with the previous heating system, Herschel far infrared heaters have been installed in a vehicle test centre and sub-let storage unit.

Heating this space was naturally a challenge and Mitie Technical FM was instructed by the client to look at ways of achieving cost savings and a reduction in energy consumption. The decision was taken to install 22 Herschel Advantage infrared heaters with a total heat output of just 44.85kW, a figure made possible because they offer directional heat for staff where needed and also heat the fabric of the building rather than the air. *

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Air source replaces ground source at Northeast Eco Centre When the pioneering Hebburn Eco Centre needed to replace its 20-year-old ground source heating, the building’s owners turned to a cascade air source heat pump system from Mitsubishi Electric.“The ground source system had worked well but it was getting on a bit, so Groundwork took the decision to replace it with an air source system”, explains Jason Oakes, Business Development Director of Oakes Energy. Oakes Energy worked with Minden Wood Consultants to find an ideal solution, which turned out to be four Ecodan 14kW air source heat pumps working together in a cascade system.

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Paints, Coatings & Finishes

PWF pleases the retail sector

Column casings can also be finished to resemble wood, such as those supporting the canopy of a new retail outlet in Biggleswade

From its introduction as an innovative product in 2000, Powdertech Wood Finish (PWF) has become a favourite with architects and designers in the retail sector. Shades and textures that reflect nature are ever popular and the appearance of wood never loses its appeal.

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owdertech Corby formulated PWF to match natural wood with variations in colour, grain density and grain pattern. There is no repeat of the pattern and no two coated sections look the same. Last year the company launched PWF Roughwood introducing the textured feel of wood.

This was quickly adopted by the designers of the refreshingly different Gloucester Services motorway service station on the M5. The building has a rustic interior with oak posts, oak cross beams. Using PWF Roughwood on door frames, mullion and transom capping and soffit panels avoids the incongruous effect of introducing metal into the design.

Hardwood remains scarce and is costly and difficult to recycle. It can also be impractical due to the need for weatherproofing and regular maintenance. PWF allows the strength and longevity of metal to be combined with the look of natural wood, tough abrasion resistance, weather resistance and colour stability.

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Gloucester Services, M5 Northbound using PWF Roughwood

PWF is flexible and can be cut and drilled for fabrication. This increases its versatility, making it suitable for circular section hand rails and door handles, of which many of the latter can be seen within McDonald’s outlets across the country. Column casings can also be finished to resemble wood, such as those supporting the canopy of a new retail outlet in Biggleswade. These architectural features look like wood whilst retaining the structural integrity and strength of metal. PWF does not affect the 95% recyclability of coated aluminium and the finish can easily be removed with no damage to the underlying metal when using the Powdertech stripping service.

Another important feature of PWF is its thickness relative to laminates. At 60 microns thick, PWF forms a fine, tough layer which enables assemblies needing close tolerances to clip together smoothly or slide over another, where a laminate may be too thick. This aspect was especially important when PWF was used to coat components of the Tesco queue management system.

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The unobtrusive thickness and ability to ‘adapt’ to curved and complex surfaces has also made PWF a favourite for coating solar shading systems, most recently at Sundorne and Banbury Gateway retail parks in Shrewsbury and Banbury respectively. PWF applied to the aluminium fins also eliminates warping, cracking, rot and mildew all of which can occur with wood.

Over 70 PWF shades are now available in smooth or textured finishes, allowing a close match or an attractive contrast to existing wood. PWF has been independently tested to British and European Standards and its life-to-first maintenance period exceeds 15 years. No additional varnish or painting is required and cleaning involves nothing more than a rinse with a mild detergent every 6-18 months depending on local conditions.

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Two ‘firsts’ for Ecopro emulsion Earthborn is celebrating two firsts for its Ecopro Matt emulsion. Not only has it been the first paint to be accredited under the Ska Rating but it also has enjoyed its application on the world’s first terrace of load bearing straw holiday cottages.

At Elmfield Farm, Ecopro emulsion is extremely breathable, looks great and gives a hard wearing finish

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arthborn’s Ecopro emulsion was the natural choice for the world’s first terrace of load bearing straw holiday cottages, at Elmfield Farm near Canterbury, Kent. The walls are made from 746 bales of straw harvested locally and the internal clay render was all hand made from clay excavated on site.

Owner Harriet Wishart commented: “It was vitally important to have a highly breathable paint to work together with the breathable straw walls and clay plaster to naturally regulate the humidity of the internal environment. Everyone we spoke to recommended Earthborn. Its Ecopro emulsion is extremely breathable, looks great and gives a hard wearing finish.We only needed the primer and two coats, even to cover the strong orange of our clay render with the cream shade that we chose.”

With its Ecolabel approval, Ecopro Matt Emulsion is an easy to use, environmentally sound alternative to conventional emulsions.

Its unique formulation is totally oil, acrylic and VOC free, yet it offers high performance and excellent covering properties.

The result is a finish that is highly breathable. Being free from all harmful emissions and odours, Ecopro Matt Emulsion also helps create a healthier, more comfortable environment for holidaymakers staying in the cottages.

Ecopro Matt Emulsion has excellent covering properties and dries to a durable, anti-static, matt finish

At the same time, Earthborn’s Ecopro Matt Emulsion has been awarded a Ska compliance label – the first paint to be accredited under the scheme.

Specifiers seeking to certify an office or retail fit-out for sustainability best practice increasingly use the Ska Rating system operated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Individual products are assessed against Ska Rating criteria and certified to carry the Ska product compliance label. This helps specifiers streamline their product selection process and reduce research time.

Ecopro Matt Emulsion has excellent

covering properties and dries to a durable, anti-static, matt finish. It is available in 12 classic shades and bespoke colours can be developed through the nationwide network of Earthborn stockists.

Earthborn Technical Sales Adviser Colin Jones said: “Ecopro Matt emulsion passed the Ska tests with flying colours as it already holds the stringent EU Ecolabel, like many of our other paints.”

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation buildings threatened by neglect, demolition or disaster in 2010.

As a result, a lottery-funded project is now underway to preserve and protect the structures for future generations.

Sensitive specification

The Kemperol system provided the least obtrusive solution to ensuring long-term protection for the structures without any significant changes to their appearance

Kemperol protects and preserves As roofing projects go, they don’t come much more unusual than a bear ravine at a zoo! At Dudley Zoological Gardens (DZG) it’s not just the buildings’ use that made a recent Kemper System project so remarkable, but the heritage of the structures in question too.

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he Tecton buildings at DZG – 12 of them in total – were designed

by Bethold Lubetkin and his Tecton practice. They are the world’s largest single collection of Tecton buildings and some of the few remaining UK examples of this innovative architectural movement from the 1930s and 1940s.

Tecton was a radical architectural movement that used pre-stressed

concrete to create striking curved structures that enabled the architects to work with the challenging slopes and underground limestone caverns on the site.

Over the years, trends in zoo best practice have meant that some of the structures are no longer in use as viewing enclosures.Time has also taken its toll on their wear and tear too: DZG’s Tectons were put on the World Monuments Fund’s watch list of world class

The design of the Bear Ravine includes a central bear pit with a raised walkway and viewing platform

Among the Grade I and Grade II* Tecton structures that have so far been refurbished at DZG, under the watchful eye of English Heritage, are the entrance canopy and ticket kiosks, concession stands, and the impressive ‘Bear Ravine’ which was once used to allow zoo visitors to view the bears from above at close range.

One of the main priorities of the refurbishment programme is to protect the structures from water and environmental damage due to rainfall, which led to the specification of Kemper System’s Kemperol cold liquid-applied waterproofing systems.

Impact on entrance The entrance canopy consists of five horizontal ‘S’ shapes, each overlapping the one before to create a wave like ripple that announces the word ‘ZOO’ in big white letters below.

The curved shapes catch rainfall, which makes the structure vulnerable to standing water and the damage it can cause. The Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing system was ideal as it is impervious to standing water and able to follow the exact contours of each curve to protect the structure.

The design of the Bear Ravine includes a central bear pit with a raised walkway and viewing platform – accessed by a set of concrete stairs – that also forms a partial roof to the largely open building. There is also a viewing pier that extends out at a right angle beneath the main walkway.

Explains Stuart Hicks from Kemper System: “The Kemperol waterproofing products from Kemper System can be applied to the exact contours of the existing prepared concrete substrates in a single process. They cure to form a monolithic membrane that is chemically bonded to the structure, providing an ideal base for the decorative and slip-resistant quartz aggregates chosen to match the look of the original structures.

“As a result, the Kemperol system and aggregates used for the entrance canopy, kiosks and Bear Ravine provide the least obtrusive solution to ensuring long-term protection for the structures without any significant changes to their appearance.”

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Paver system specification takes off Levato Mono porcelain paver system has recently been installed on the new roof terrace at Bristol Airport East Terminal extension.

Approximately 400m2 of the system was specified in order to conquer a number of challenges; covering EPDM membrane laid with multiple falls; to hide services and drainage gulleys but still have accessibility for future maintenance; cutting around the numerous stainless steel posts and glazed partition with accuracy for the shroud detail.

The architect specified the Teknotimber Dark oak finish – offering the client an attractive, flexible and well designed raised flooring solution and with incredible technical properties; R11 slip rating; lightweight at

just 45kgs per m2; non porous surface and 1000kgs loading per 600 x 600 x 20mm paver to name but a few of the benefits. Self-levelling head/height adjustable pedestals were used on this project to facilitate a speedy installation and enabling the installers to adjust the pedestal heights to millimetre accuracy, thus creating a perfectly level deck.

The paver system is available in over 40 colours and finishes in both ultra-realistic timber and stone effect, by combining 3D printing and mould making technology to reproduce identical copies of natural materials and with up to 30 prints available for each paver range. Once laid, the eye is unable to discern any replicated pattern allowing for a completely natural looking surface.

Used in conjunction with height adjustable fixed head or self-levelling pedestals or fixed height paver support pads, the Levato Mono system makes it possible to create perfectly level surfaces over uneven sub-surfaces. Ideal for installation over all waterproof membranes the support systems cover height ranges from 9 to 550mm and incorporate a patented self-levelling slope correction facility with the convenience of height adjustment after the pavers are installed.

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weber.rend OCR cuts application time weber.rend OCR one-coat base render by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified in the extensive refurbishment of the Westbury Care Home in Westbury on Trym, Bristol. weber.rend OCR is a pre-mixed, dry powder base-coat render formulated with Portland cement, lime and sand to comply with British Standard mix designations.Applicator Bradley Weaving of WHS says:“Application of one-coat weber.rend OCR was specified for its ease and speed of application. It can save us considerable time onsite compared with using site mix; at the very least three days and at best, depending on weather conditions and accuracy of the wall alignments, a possible saving of 18 days can be made. *

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Rainguard’s Cast Iron solution for listed building Yeoman Rainguard has supplied and installed a Cast Iron Rainwater System to The Old Grammar School in Coventry as part of the redevelopment and refurbishment scheme of Coventry Transport Museum.The recently completed project saw 12 of the museum’s 14 galleries completely transformed along with the museum’s neighbouring Old Grammar School being sympathetically conserved and brought back into public use as an exhibition and event space for the museum.Yeoman Rainguard’s Cast Iron Gutters, 150 x 100mm deep flow half round gutters in an MOG profile along with 75 and 100mm dia round Cast Iron Downpipes were installed by Karl Austerfield Roofing, an approved Rainguard fitter.

Introducing Blueroof ABG Blueroof offers designers and developers a new way of meeting SuDS targets without using additional valuable land. Blueroof uses restrictor outlets to control the flow of stormwater at a set rate.Attenuated water is held within a shallow void across the roof or podium deck allowing discharge to be managed according to the SuDS requirements of the site. Blueroof can be incorporated into many roof and podium deck constructions including paved areas, ballasted roofs and green/biodiverse roofs. Blueroof is particularly advantageous in urban developments where space is often tight, making the use of traditional SuDS techniques difficult.

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Trespa enhances London’s Grosvenor Waterside Grosvenor Waterside is a St James Group development in Central London consisting of six buildings adjacent to Chelsea Bridge. Moore House is the final building within the overall masterplan defining the entrance to the scheme and connecting the traditional streetscape of Ebury Bridge Road with the contemporary architectural style of the development.

Trespa Meteon panels have been used extensively in this development, which is being transformed from its recent industrial use into a new public urban quarter.

Moore House is a nine-storey mixed-use development comprising 149 luxury residential apartments of varying sizes.The building consists of three distinct interlocking volumes; the volumes increase in height and decrease in visual density to create a unique facade. The central volume of the building is in the shape of a cube with vertical glass fins linking continuous balconies. On the ground floor there is retail and commercial office space.

EPR Architects redesigned the elevations working within the massing constraints of a previous planning consent. The use of Trespa Meteon panels gave the architects the perfect medium to express their architectural designs and was used extensively in a variety of colours, Amber, Garnet Red, Urban Grey and Aluminium Grey to provide a unique aesthetic appearance.

Trespa Meteon is an extremely versatile panel that can be combined easily with other building materials to create stunning visual effects.The material’s decorative surface also has excellent UV-resistance and colour stability

which means it will not fade or discolour over time.At the same time, the product provides solidity and sturdiness, holding bolts, screws and other mechanical fixings.

The use of Trespa Meteon as a ventilated rainscreen cladding facade has not only enhanced the visual impact of the development but also its thermal performance.

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Ruukki launches new on-wall solar facade See things differently with new Formica Collection The newly-launched Formica Collection introduces 113 new decors bringing a total of over 600 decorative laminate solutions.

Formica has introduced nine new Plain Colors to present a comprehensive palette of 120 colours. Plus Color, a unique toolbox, features 30 colours in eight exclusive surface finishes with 240 combinations.

New patterns are based on capturing the authenticity of fabrics, natural and manmade materials, including the introduction of Twill pattern in four colours, eight True Scale marble decors, and four metal and engineered stone patterns. Meanwhile, new exclusive textures include Linewood, Puregrain, Hammered, and the award winning Plex.

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Ruukki Construction has launched the new Ruukki on-wall solar system.The new product was recently launched at London Build where Ruukki presented its Energy Efficient Building Envelope CPD as part of the workshop programme. Ruukki onwall solar is a cost effective add on system to accentuate large facade surfaces with discretely detailed photovoltaic fields. Especially suited to new and existing buildings such as retail, industrial, warehouse and logistics facilities.The system is based on crystal silicon panels which convert solar radiation directly into electricity. Electricity is gathered via cables behind the panels and it is transmitted to an inverter which converts the electricity into alternating current. *

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Actis product passes new BRE wind uplift resistance test A roofing underlay, insulating breather membrane Actis Boost ‘R Hybrid, has passed a specialised BRE test aimed at helping British builders construct roofs which can withstand increasingly windy conditions.The test for wind uplift resistance is part of a new labelling system brought in as part of the radically updated building standard BS5534 which was introduced in February this year.The labelling will ensure that builders can easily identify the correct underlay for the geographical region in which they are working.This is particularly relevant for roofing contractors in Scotland, the North of England and ultra windy parts of the UK. *

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No disruption during National Sperm Bank roof refurbishment The roof refurbishment of the National Sperm Bank in Birmingham was one of the most sensitive projects undertaken by contractor Rio Asphalt in recent years. It was thanks to the specification of Sika Liquid Plastic’s new low odour liquid applied product, Decothane Ultra, that the works caused no disruption to the building’s vital facilities.

Due to its age, precautionary measures dictated a refurbishment was needed to protect the rooms in the building below from leaks.The shear amount of plant on the roof, and based on the initial roof survey, it was decided that the single ply was in a good enough condition for the overlay of a new product.

Sarah Spink at Sika Liquid Plastics says: “The Birmingham Sperm Bank is a fantastic example of a highly sensitive site where compromise

wasn’t an option when specifying products.

Through careful engineering and innovation, Sika Liquid Plastics developed Decothane Ultra using patented technology to enable use on highly sensitive sites, such as hospitals, food manufacturing plants and schools.These markets have always traditionally been more averse to using liquid applied membranes in case of complaints which could potentially disrupt operations.”

Head of estates and facilities at Birmingham

Women’s Hospital,Warren Hubbard, explains: “Due to the hospital environment, there were many important factors to consider when specifying a product – we had a very long list of performance criteria.We needed a cold applied liquid membrane for the roof, as this would be suitable to seamlessly cover the existing roof and prevent water ingress around the existing plant, lightning conductors and pipe penetrations. As well as this, a cold applied solution would mean we could keep the building open and negate any risk of fire with hot works.”

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Green Roofs

Low maintenance intensive green roof at Barbican Beech Gardens, London

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Hardly any other roof shape allows for such a variety of uses as the flat roof. Depending on the design, a green roof offers a new habitat for fauna and flora and utilisable open and recreational space for people.

The more densely populated an urban area, the more invaluable this space becomes.

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ith more than 40 years’ experience in all matters relating to green roofs, ZinCo is renowned for permanently reliable green roof systems – suitable for any roof and any design.

Whether it’s a typical flat roof with a 2% pitch, a 0°-roof or a pitched roof up to 35°, ZinCo systems can be used to create successful rooftop landscapes. ZinCo will supply the system build-up that is most suited to a roof, in line with the roof shape, structure and any specific greening requirements given.

Green at its most diverse There are two types of green roofs: extensive and intensive. In addition to extensive green roofs that function as an ecological protective layer, intensive green roofs also offer the entire spectrum of landscape designs. An intensive green roof can include lawns,

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perennials, shrubs and trees, frequently in combination with paved areas, terraces, playgrounds or water features.

Even driveways can be accommodated, for example, over underground car parks, provided the structural integrity is given and the correct build-up is used. In the sector of intensive greening ZinCo is one of the few specialists able to provide tested and proven build-up systems for sophisticated designs in hard and soft landscaping on rooftops.

In addition, ZinCo offers the option of build-ups that allow for the combination of solar energy plant and green roof, therefore, exploiting synergy effects.

Intensive roof garden One of the most recent projects ZinCo took part in was the replanting of Beech Gardens, forming part of the Barbican Estate in the City of London. This retrofit project was based on a new design

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concept by the Landscape Agency in York in cooperation with Nigel Dunnett from the University of Sheffield. To meet the requirement of a significant reduction of irrigation and maintenance needs for Beech Gardens, their design concept provided naturalistic meadow-like flower-rich vegetation being, however, robust and drought-resistant enough to tolerate low water availability and requiring only little maintenance throughout the year. ZinCo provided the necessary green roof system for this ambitious landscape scheme.

The long-proven ZinCo drainage element Floradrain FD 60 forms the heart of the build-up, providing for a balanced water-air supply in addition to draining off excess water and at the same time storing enough water given the absence of any additional irrigation. The ZinCo WSB 100-PO root barrier was laid out on top of the waterproofing to avoid any roof penetration and covered by an additional layer of ZinCo ISM 50 high-grade protection mat to protect the surfaces underneath from any mechanical damage.

The ZinCo filter sheet SF was installed on top of the drainage element to separate it from the subsequent substrate layer and ensure permanent reliability and performance. The build-up was completed by a special blended intensive green roof growing medium which perfectly suits the planting scheme. The substrate depth varies from approximately 200mm beneath the perennials to approximately 900mm in areas where trees are planted.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

The interiors were designed by Richmond International and fitted-out by Chorus

Mapei system enhances grandeur and elegance Mapei’s complete wood floor system has been used to install oak flooring at a new hotel in Mayfair, The Beaumont Hotel. Grand in style, the elegant hotel, which has a distinct Grade II listed Art Deco facade, was developed by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, in partnership with renowned restaurateurs Corbin & King.

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he interiors were designed by Richmond International and fittedout by Chorus.Traditional fumed oak herringbone wood flooring was specified alongside Mapei’s eco system and installed, by AJK Wood Flooring, throughout all suites, bedrooms and public areas.

The hotel’s 1920s Manhattan-style interior features over 1300m2 of FSC and PEFCcertified Weitzer Fumed Oak Parkett, which combines a classic design with a stunning dark aesthetic.To prepare the subfloor, Mapei’s low VOC primer – Eco Prim T – was specified to improve the adhesion of levelling compounds. Mapei’s Ultraplan Renovation screed was then applied, prior to installation of the engineered flooring using Mapei

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Ultrabond Eco S955 1K– a single component isocyanate and solvent-free, sililated polymerbased adhesive.

Founded in 1937, Mapei is the worldleading manufacturer of adhesives and chemical building products – and a specialist in the production of adhesives and preparation products for the installation of wall and floor coverings.

Its extensive product range includes products for the preparation of all types of substrates used in construction: surface membranes, levelling compounds, primers, waterproofing, ready mixed mortars, special products for the repair of concrete, admixtures for mortar and concrete, adhesives for floor and wall coverings,

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Mapei’s complete wood floor system has been used to install oak flooring at a new hotel in Mayfair, The Beaumont Hotel

ceramic tiles, natural stone, soft flooring and wood, grouts and flexible sealants, mortars and binders for the restoration of period buildings, resin flooring, soundproofing systems, protective finishes for exterior walls and special hydraulic binders for screeds.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings F Ball launches Stycco Flex rapid curing flexible adhesive

A leading manufacturer of flooring adhesives and subfloor preparation products, F. Ball and Co. Ltd., has launched Stycco Flex rapid curing flexible adhesive in a tube. Suitable for bonding a wide range of construction and building materials, Stycco Flex has excellent gap filling properties and is waterproof, making it suitable for use in both internal and external environments.The one component, ready-to-use product has high initial grab, with a rapid build up of bond strength. Fast curing Stycco Flex has an open time of up to 10 minutes and is suitable for bonding stair nosings, without the need for mechanical fixing.

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Expona helps tattoo studio stand out from the crowd

A bold and dramatic flooring design from Polyflor’s Expona Commercial range of luxury vinyl tiles was chosen for the refurbishment of Vida Loca Tattoo studio in Bolton, Greater Manchester recently.The owners chose the Dark Recycled Wood design from Expona Commercial PUR range to fit in with the studio’s contemporary style.To give the look of a random patchwork of upcycled timber, the design includes tiles in three different widths and in various complementary shades creating the effect of a reclaimed wood floor.The Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tile collection features 55 eye catching wood and stone effects – with design options suitable for heavy commercial environments such as the retail sector. *

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The Flooring Show 2015 – powering ahead With around 165 exhibitors booked, the 2015 Flooring Show – the 53rd in the series – will be the biggest for many years, and the flooring industry is gearing up for an exciting and vibrant event.The show will be held at its habitual home in Harrogate from 20th22nd September.The event is highly relevant to specifiers, architects, facilities managers, designers, flooring contractors and flooring retailers.The seminar programme will include sessions from HOUZZ – the fastest growing website in its category in the world; and Vanessa Brady of the SBID. Full information can be found on the show’s website.

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms

Pressalit Care helps give Flat Spaces the wow factor Artist and developer Tom Yendell’s new concept in holiday accommodation, Flat Spaces, has been specially designed to take the worry out of travel for disabled visitors. In creating his new holiday homes which place as much emphasis on accessibility as well as aesthetics, he turned to Pressalit Care.

In designing and furnishing the holiday accommodation Tom, who is a mouth and foot artist, has used his experience of building his own home with his wife Lucy, to create a living space that really works for his visitors. His aim has been to provide stunning, personal and high quality living space that disabled visitors can enjoy – and importantly rely on, to meet their specific needs.

Situated in Ropley, Hampshire, very close to the famous Watercress Line Steam Railway, the first Flat Spaces bungalow has recently

opened.“I’m fully aware of the requirements and worries of less abled people particularly when they stay away from their own home as I’ve been in that situation myself,” says Tom.“Overnight stays away can be a stressful experience for the severely disabled as the specialist facilities they require are either not available or are often poor and variable.

“So we did our homework very carefully before choosing the most appropriate furniture and fittings from Pressalit Care, to help Flat Spaces become stunning, self-contained holiday

accommodation with a definite wow factor.”

For the kitchen and dining areas Tom has chosen height adjustable Indivo table frames and work surfaces that allow the height to be selected with a simple turn handle; in the bathroom he has fitted the specialist Pressalit Care shower corner with adjustable shower chair on a Plus horizontal track, together with shower, grab rails and shower curtain; hinged arm supports alongside the WC and Pressalit Care rise and fall basin, as well as adjustable grab rails by the bath for added support.

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Water in a new dimension An impressive rain shower in an atmosphere of well-being and high-quality design: the new Rainmaker Select range of overhead showers turn showering into a sensual experience and transform the bathroom into a place of refuge and relaxation.

The assortment is especially appealing thanks to a new white glass surface.The Rainmaker Select 460 overhead shower has three spray modes and a 46cm spray disc, promising individualized shower pleasure.

The generously pleasant power of the ‘Rain Spray’ envelops the whole body with water; the ‘RainStream’ mode pampers with an invigorating massage made up of single jets, and the strong, bundled ‘Mono Spray’ mode invites you to relax.

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The Millennium Stadium is now closer to achieving its aim of removing any barriers to its use by disabled people: it has opened a new Changing Places assisted, accessible toilet. Supplied and installed by Clos-o-Mat, the UK’s leading provider of disabled toilet solutions, the new facility means that anyone who needs the help of a carer can now participate in Stadium events, relaxed in the knowledge there is appropriate personal care provision. Strategically located on Level 3, opposite Aisle 331, the Millennium Stadium facility is on the most level and accessible floor of the building, and where the highest number of disabled seats is allotted. *

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Sitting on the Roca the bay Roca’s bathroom products have been used across a range of apartments and town houses currently being built in Cardiff’s Portacanna. Developed by Portabella, the project includes high quality new build townhouses as well as the refurbishment of an old art deco hospital and ancillary buildings into stylish apartments. Roca’s products have been used in bathrooms throughout the development with extra wide shower cubicles featuring the Essential Shower Column, which includes a hydromassage function; sleek and stylish Kalahari and Element basins, and Meridian-N Compact back to wall WC, to help make the best use of space. *

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms Toilet specification simplified Finsa SuperPan specified for office refurbishment Ebano Luxury, Richmond Plum, Cerezo Luna and Galileo Blanco from Finsa’s Superpan décor range have been specified by designer HEMELS in Holland for the Otravo offices in Amsterdam. Otravo, a leading online travel agency, has relocated from their previous offices and undergone a major refurbishment. Supplied by decorative surfaces company Baars & Bloemhoff, the SuperPan decor colours have been used for the desks, wall panels and doors to help create a fresh, modern and distinctively designed office environment. Finsa SuperPan is an advanced panel substrate for furniture manufacturing that offers superior machining, finishing and cost saving benefits.

Specification of, and architectural drawings for, awayfrom-home accessible toilets is simplified with a new facility. RIBA Product Selector now includes a comprehensive product information resource for toilets in school hygiene rooms, and their Changing Places counterpart for buildings to which the public have access, via Clos-o-Mat’s new listing. The UK’s leading disabled toileting solutions provider, Clos-o-Mat is the only British company to be able to supply, install, commission and subsequently maintain the complete raft of equipment desired and/or required under latest Building Regulations Approved Document M 2013, Department of Education Building Bulletins, British Standards and British law. *

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Kaldewei installs Meisterstücke at Schloss Elmau Retreat

The world famous Hotel Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps has expanded with the opening of the Schloss Elmau Retreat – Luxury Suites & Spa. The 5-star superior property has now been enhanced with 47 spacious suites with bathrooms containing a very special highlight: Schloss Elmau Retreat is the first hotel worldwide to feature Kaldewei Meisterstücke baths. These bathtubs with enamelled panelling – both freestanding and the recessed version with double-sided panelling – are of unparalleled comfort and have received numerous awards for their ground-breaking design. They are, moreover, made entirely of the highest quality Kaldewei steel enamel.

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

GreyFriars Colchester – hotel of grande luxe Built in the late 18th century on the site of a Franciscan Monastery, GreyFriars was an impressive family home with a fine Georgian facade. After a few changes of use, it went up for sale in 2007.

A period of several years followed, during which the new owner, OMC Investments Limited, sought planning permission to transform this Grade II Listed building into a luxury hotel.An essential issue to resolve

was the problem of old windows and glazing, not only causing heat loss and draughts, but admitting the ingress and egress of noise. Set to become a hotel of grand luxe, it was of the utmost importance to provide the guests with a peaceful and comfortable night’s sleep.

Secondary glazing can virtually eliminate drafts and traps an insulating layer which reduces heat loss. It also has the benefit of improved noise reduction – Selectaglaze’s fully tested products can attain sound reductions to 45dB when fitted with an air gap of 100mm.

Selectaglaze fitted over a hundred units using nine different systems. Some of the windows were curved which needed to be carefully designed and some carefully treated to allow

access to some beautiful original stained glass for cleaning and maintenance.

The majority of the windows were fitted with 6mm toughened glass, but in one particular area 10.8 Stadip Silence was used for noise containment to prevent disturbing people outside of the building.

Founded in 1966, Royal Warrant holder since 20014, Selectaglaze is a specialist in the application of secondary glazing within buildings of all styles.

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New MD for Mumford & Wood

Levolux shapes up at Mabledon Place A transformed 1970s office block at One Mabledon Place in London has been reborn as ‘The Halo Building’, with the addition of a distinctive roof screening solution, from Levolux. Solar shading and screening specialist, Levolux was chosen to supply and install a custom screening solution, comprising vertical mesh panels, topped by extruded aluminium Aerofoil Fins, arranged into horizontal panels. By combining vertical mesh panels and horizontal Aerofoil Fins, Levolux has succeeded in screening unsightly structures at roof level, while creating a distinctive architectural feature that resembles a ‘halo’. www.levolux.com info@levolux.com ( 020 8863 9111 8

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Mumford & Wood, the Essex-based manufacturer of Britain’s finest timber windows and doors, welcomes Frank Buckley as Managing Director who will be working alongside Mike Harris, current long serving Managing Director. Mike has been with the company in a board capacity for almost 20 years and plans his retirement during 2016. Frank joins Mumford & Wood with an extensive experience in the building materials industry having worked for Marley Eternit as Manufacturing Manager with secondments in the US and Italy, British Gypsum as Manufacturing Manager and Anglian Home Improvements as Plant Director. *

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Sleek facade for new Stratford City hotel Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with its approved fabricator English Architectural Glazing Ltd (EAG) was awarded the contract to design, fabricate and install the windows at Whitbread’s new Premier Inn in Westfield, designed by Bennetts Associates Architects.The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked Polyamide Insulated (P.i) that provides exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations are paramount. For the sleek modern facade, Comar 6 ladder frame curtain walling was specified. Comar 6 curtain walling is a versatile thermally efficient system designed to integrate panels and glass of different widths into the facade. *

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Urban Front to celebrate 10 years in business It has been an exciting time at Urban Front as the company celebrates its 10th year making fabulous doors. Not only has the company had a fantastic year, it has also got an even more amazing year planned with new products and more testing.

The idea for Urban Front started much earlier than 2005, in fact it was 2003 that the seed was planted when the founders, Nabil and Elizabeth Assaf, were renovating a 1970s house and couldn’t find a door that was contemporary enough and made out of wood, so they decided to make their own and used it for their house. Lots of people would knock on the door to ask where it was from and the Assafs felt a niche was there to be taken advantage of.

In recent years, Urban Front has launched Pivot doors as standard production, large oversized doors, Passive House doors, painted

doors and internal and garage doors all with a concentration not only on design but on performance and a dedication to high quality.

So what about the future? This year the company is planning a few more new products and some major security testing so that it can further its range; in addition to becoming FSC registered.

New launches include garage doors and automated gates.Visit Urban Front at 100% Design in September at Olympia (stand e228) for more information on this comprehensive portfolio of products.

Urban Front designs and makes hardwood

contemporary steel reinforced front, internal feature doors and garage doors at its workshop based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire with deliveries worldwide. It also specialises in oversized and flush doors up to 1.5 x 3m – in five timbers and also in any RAL colour.

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Smart refurb for listed Art Deco building Smart Architectural Aluminium supplied windows and doors from its Alitherm Heritage range for the refurbishment of the Art Deco-style Lanchester Building in Watford, the building being locally listed due both to its historical and architectural significance.

Originally built in 1938, the Lanchester Building has been completely transformed

by Martindales Architects into a two-form entry primary school and nursery for West Herts Community Free School Trust, and is now home to the Lanchester Community Free School.

With a design requirement to retain the slim lines of the building’s original steel windows, so closely associated with Art Deco buildings, while at the same time achieving thermal performance and energy efficiency gains which are made possible by modern materials, new windows and commercial doors from Smart’s Alitherm Heritage ranges were specified, all of which were fabricated and installed by one of the

company’s specialist partners, Leicesterbased Dotcom Glazing.

Over 70 window assemblies (covering approximately 650m² in total) and 15 door entrance assemblies were installed from Smart’s Alitherm Heritage range, the doors being set in the company’s Smart Wall framing system.The window and door profiles were all finished in white polyester powder coating at Smart’s state-of-the-art paint facility, to match the materials being replaced and to provide a robust, durable and low-maintenance finish.

Designed specifically to meet the requirements of heritage projects and listed buildings, all Alitherm Heritage windows feature a polyamide thermal break to deliver enhanced thermal performance. This

enables the system to achieve a ‘B’ grade window energy rating, when fabricated with the correct specification and glazed unit. Similarly, the system’s doors are ideally suited to school projects, which typically have a high footfall and heavy usage.

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Health & Elements Building Safety

Kingspan launches technology breakthrough Kingspan Insulated Panels has launched IPN-QuadCore, a new insulated panel core that delivers the best thermal, fire and environmental performance of any closed-cell material. Invented with a bespoke technology process that creates a unique microcell structure, IPN-QuadCore is set to bring about a fundamental shift in building performance.

IPN-QuadCore delivers a 20% thermal improvement over standard polyurethane insulated panel core insulation. It has a lambda value of just 0.018w/mK, the best in the industry, and achieves U-values as low as 0.08w/m2K. A study by energy consultants AECOM found that, when used in a standard 5000m2 distribution warehouse in the UK, a Kingspan IPN-QuadCore building envelope will reduce annual energy demand by almost 14% compared with the notional Part L2A 2013 specification. The same study found that a Kingspan IPN-QuadCore building envelope

solution could even reduce the initial capital cost of constructing the warehouse because it reduces the required HVAC system size.

IPN-QuadCore is the first closed cell insulated panel core to be certified to FM 4882 for use in smoke sensitive occupancies.

It achieves a reaction to fire of B-s1,d0 to EN 13501-1, the lowest smoke emissions possible, and offers fire resistance of up to one hour insulation and three hours integrity to EN 13501-2.

IPN-QuadCore enhances the environmental credentials of buildings in two ways. Firstly, the technology helps to

achieve higher ratings in building assessment methodologies such as BREEAM and LEED, with the aforementioned AECOM study showing that an IPN-QuadCore building achieves six more BREEAM Ene01 credits than a typical retail or distribution warehouse.

Furthermore, the new technology behind the microcell structure creates a more resourceefficient material, improving the environmental impact of its production.

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Crittall solution for listed Lidl development LED refit shines a spotlight on Howarth Timber Howarth Timber and Building Supplies’ branches across the country are being refitted with LED lighting after the company successfully secured funding from the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

The Electricity Demand Reduction pilot scheme was established by the Government department in order to encourage businesses across the UK to reduce electricity consumption at peak times by providing funding for new installations or improvements to current facilities. Howarth Timber and Building Supplies was one of 18 successful bidders for funding from the pilot scheme.

LED lighting is praised for its efficiency, with up to 90% less energy used when compared to incandescent lighting.

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Supermarket chain, Lidl, faced an unusual challenge with its plans to develop a store on the Lower Bristol Road, one of the main routes into the city of Bath. Occupying the chosen site was an empty and vandalised single storey industrial building circa 1966. Lapworth Partnership was engaged to meet the challenge. In order to replicate the slenderness of the original aluminium fenestration a steel window system was selected for all the continuous high-level glazing. “The only choice for this was the W20 frame system from Crittall,” says architect Michael Lapworth.

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All part of the service from REHAU Robin Russell, a retired architect, recently contacted REHAU’s Glasgow sales office to discuss replacing two rotting timber screens with low maintenance, energy efficient PVC-U alternatives.

Robin met with REHAU’s Commercial Sales Manager in Scotland Leila Robertson and Technical Applications Engineer Paul Pell, who were able to propose a simplified solution. Leila commented: “Robin had the technical knowledge required to design the screens for himself using standard REHAU profiles and coupling sections.

However, we were able to present him with a solution simply using the highly versatile REHAU TOTAL70 profiles which eliminated most of the complex and relatively expensive coupling sections but didn’t compromise on the overall design.” *

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ROCKFON Mono Acoustic Thames-side launch event A group of architects and acousticians recently enjoyed an exclusive launch event at the iconic and luxurious London Mondrian Hotel.

Situated on the south bank of the River Thames in the famous Sea Containers building, the hotel was designed by the Design Research Studio under the creative direction of renowned British designer Tom Dixon.

ROCKFON Mono Acoustic ceilings are installed in the hotel’s visually-striking reception, restaurant and bar.

Attendees were treated to a screening of the new Mono Acoustic launch video in the hotel’s private cinema, followed by an informal reception in the Dandelyan bar with its iconic green marble bar and dramatic views of the Thames.

Feedback on the event has been very positive, with guests being inspired by what

they saw and learnt that evening. Interior Designer Paul McNulty described the evening as,“an education as well as good fun, and a great venue.” He was impressed with Mono Acoustic,“wished we’d specified Mono Acoustic for our last project, but there will be opportunities to use it in the future.”

Mono Acoustic was chosen for the most glamourous areas of the hotel because Mondrian wanted a ceiling system that provided the necessary acoustic control for these busy spaces whilst complementing the character of the architecture and Art Deco interior.

The hotel’s interior features a mixture of surfaces including a copper clad wall in the

reception area and a glass cube in the bar, which have the potential to help generate noise, but the monolithic ceiling provides Class A sound absorption (0.90αw) which significantly decreases echo and reverberation levels, creating a relaxed environment where guests can hear their conversations.

Because the evening was such a success, ROCKFON plans to host an additional event in September at the London Mondrian Hotel.

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Lift displays connect with Wellcome Collection visitors

The Wellcome Trust has chosen LCD displays from Avire for the refurbished public lifts in Wellcome Collection in Euston, London.The lifts were upgraded as part of a major development of Wellcome Collection, a free exhibition and public events venue exploring the connections between medicine, life and art.Avire’s distributor Dewhurst UK supplied four 19-inch Panorama media displays from E-Motive for the car operating panels in the lifts in Wellcome Collection, plus 36 R1-043 screens for the landing indicator panels.The lifts previously featured basic displays and static signage. *

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T-T Pumps provides one-stop-shop solution With over 56 years’ experience in providing pumping systems to the sewage and waste water industry, T-T has developed the new ‘Ready Sump’, an innovative pre-formed concrete sump design that’s readily available with a primary focus to not only reduce lead times but also health and safety risks to the installer. The pre-cast sump is smooth and clean by design and is fully compliant with both private and 7th edition adoptable pumping station specifications. This is another addition to the T-T portfolio of products providing a true one-stop-shop solution.

Dickies invests into workwear centres Workwear brand, Dickies has invested into over 200 customers with a strong footfall for Dickies products and created some bespoke workwear centres. Family-owned Linnell Brothers has recently become one of the selected stores to be a Dickies Authorised Workwear Dealer. Based in Silverstone, Linnell Brothers is one of the UK’s longest established Timber Merchants and has been supplying quality timber products for over 130 years. Jeff Shrimpton, Shop Manager at Linnell Brothers said: “We have been working with Dickies for nearly 10 years.We stock a wide range of workwear to cater for our customers who are made up local famers, landscapers, fencing contractors, builders, mechanics, plumbers, electricians and DIYers.”

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Building Elements Ancon is honoured at second Royal Reception Ancon has again been honoured at a Royal Reception following the company’s second Queen’s Award for Enterprise.The reception, on 14th July 2015, was hosted by Her Majesty The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh.Ancon’s Managing Director, Stuart Maxwell and Marketing Manager,Annabelle Wilson, who attended at the personal invitation of Her Majesty, were joined by representatives from other award-winning companies for the reception held in the magnificent state rooms of Buckingham Palace.Ancon’s success in the 2015 Awards comes in recognition of its International Trade and acknowledges the company’s outstanding achievements in growing sales across new and existing export markets. *

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Monochrome appeal with Long Rake Spar chippings Long Rake Spar has donated its premium 14mm Silver Grey Granite to the Hortus non Conculus garden exhibit at Tate Britain, designed by Rosie Irving and co-designer Antonia Young. Silver Grey Granite chippings were chosen because of their white and black flecked colouring which emphasised the monochromatic design that Rosie created, as well the texture it provided in contrast to the smooth cast limestone planters from Haddonstone.The aggregate was placed in a floor stabilisation system, supplied by Kinley Systems, to ensure the gravel stayed within the design and was easy for visitors to walk on. Hortus non Conculus will remain in-situ until 2nd September 2015.

The innovative and high-quality designer railing systems from Q-railing are represented all over the world, and now also by a branch office in Zuzwil Switzerland.

With Q-railing Schweiz, metal builders, glaziers, planners and architects can avail of an even more direct and customer-oriented service on site.Top sellers in Switzerland are the Easy Glass glass balustrades with base shoes.Thanks to easy installation and excellent good value for money, these systems are very popular with metal workers and glaziers, architects and project planners.The glass railings are also often used in the public sector.

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Senior helps drive sales at new car showrooms KI’s new Breakout improves worker wellbeing

KI’s versatile Breakout makes diversifying the open office landscape simple.This new, innovative modular third space system can improve worker wellbeing and productivity, without compromising space efficiency. Enhancing acoustic planning, it mitigates noise and visual distractions whilst encouraging activity-based working.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, it is formed of a series of reconfigurable upholstered panels and optional integrated accessories. Breakout’s streamlined inventory of components can be assembled into a variety of heights and configurations to suit a multitude of applications, either as a standalone feature, or seamlessly integrated with workstations and storage including KI’s UniteSE and Work2 systems. www.kieurope.com workplace@kieurope.com ( 020 7404 7441 8

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Products from leading fenestration designer and manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems have helped to create the perfect retail environment for two new car showrooms.The Harry Fairbairn Mini dealership in Kirkcaldy features Senior’s SMR900 curtain wall, which is ideally suited to meet the demands of the Scottish climate. Senior’s curtain walling has been further complemented by the use of its commercial SD doors.Another leading car dealership to benefit is the Inchcape Volkswagen showroom in Stockport. An attractive facade has been created using the thermally enhanced SMR800 curtain wall which has been perfectly integrated with Senior’s SFG shop front glazing system and SD automatic doors. *

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Hauraton RECYFIX GREEN STANDARD improves surface drainage The Hauraton RECYFIX GREEN STANDARD surface reinforcement grid system was used extensively in the grassed pathways, where a high footfall was expected, and the grassed areas surrounding Banovallum School, Horncastle. Once installed, the RECYFIX GREEN modules were discreet, yet provided a permanent surface reinforcement to the grassed areas with a loading capacity of 200 tonne/m².The pathways and area to be grassed were excavated, covered with a granular sub-base, a layer of sharp sand applied and then rolled. The RECYFIX GREEN modules were then secured on top of the rolled surface and their apertures filled with top soil which was compacted then grass seeded. *

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Building Elements Why have one staircase when you can have four

An 18th century detached house is one of the latest properties to benefit from four bespoke staircases from British Spirals & Castings. Richard Harding of British Spirals & Castings comments: “There were a number of challenges when designing these staircases, as some of the original ideas did not comply with building regulations and it was a very difficult design due to the headroom on the stairs that ran underneath the main stairs.” All four of the staircases were made from Solid Oak, some featuring glass balustrades supplied by VISTA GLASS, and incorporated a variety of designs including straight, kited and spirals to suit each installation area.

The Golf Classic 2015: the Grand Final is in sight The 23rd year of the Golf Classic tournament is well underway and the competition is intensifying as there are only two more rounds to play until the winning team is decided at the Grand Final, which this year is held at the Marriott Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club.The Golf Classic is the national golfing tournament for the UK construction industry. For many, the Golf Classic continues to be a relevant and vibrant social and sporting event.The Golf Classic is proud to be supported by Marley Plumbing & Drainage who’ve been a sponsor of the tournament since it started 23 years ago.

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Harnessing technology to create better buildings

Interflow UK has 25 years’ experience in supplying and installing rugged and reliable solutions for sealing utility service entries, air cleaning and filtering together with stainless steel in-floor drainage. Interflow UK is the sole distributor of a specialist range of products for the built environment. Sealing systems for utility ducts from leading manufacturer DOYMA are complemented by the famous puddle flanges from FRANK, the shear-tolerant solution from Konex and the no-site-work-required, integral puddle flanged drain fittings from HKD. Interflow also supplies GIF ActiveVent, PlasmaNorm, Desinfinator and W.E.T.

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Pop Up Power Supplies specified at Covent Garden

Covent Garden Technical Services Team recently needed a power solution for temporary stalls and events that are put on throughout the year. Pop Up Power Supplies provided a solution of six retractable service power units for installation in the Piazza.

The 450kg units are buried out of site beneath the famous cobbled piazza and are raised out of the ground when required by a turning handle. The Covent Garden Services team staff now has access to a combination of 16A and 32A sockets in both single and three phase all with RCBO protection. *

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Static Systems invests in Design and Innovation Centre Static Systems Group has taken the initiative to create a groundbreaking Design and Innovation Centre (D&IC), the centre piece of which will be a full size replica four bed bay based upon one of the Procure 21+ Repeatable Ward designs.

Inspired by the acclaimed success of an existing four bed ward at Wombourne that has been widely used for training and education for over 10 years, Static Systems saw an opportunity to showcase one of the new acute wards that have been developed by health planners, architects, design managers, cost consultants and specialist suppliers, as part of the Procure 21+ cost reduction through standardisation programme.

Portakabin Hire helps meet demand for school places Portakabin Hire, the UK’s leading supplier of interim modular buildings, is seeing unprecedented demand for primary and secondary teaching accommodation. In just three years, there has been a growth of more than 170% in the Division’s education business across the UK. High levels of international migration, increasing birth rates and the development of new housing are putting severe pressure on primary and now secondary school places nationwide.The provision of high quality interim teaching accommodation is a highly effective solution that more schools and local authorities are turning to.The approach allows them to react quickly to peaks in the requirement for places.

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RonaDeck EcoPath MT was specified to provide a slip resistant, attractive, easily maintainable waiting area for golfers

Hoblett Manor Infant School required paths to be laid to their newlydesigned and created sensory garden

Sport and education enhanced by EcoPath RonaDeck EcoPath MT was used to provide a slip resistant surface for golfers waiting at the first tee at Enfield Golf Club.

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he loose gravel waiting area next to the first tee at Enfield Golf Club was causing maintenance problems; the gravel was migrating to grassed areas and it became muddy and slippery in wet weather, a particular problem in the winter months.

RonaDeck EcoPath MT was specified to provide a slip resistant, attractive, easily maintainable waiting area for golfers and spectators. The area also needed to be accessed safely so the design included a set of steps, surfaced with RonaDeck EcoPath MT, leading down to the tee.

First, the vulcanised rubber granules and kiln dried aggregate were placed into a clean, forced action mixer. The two parts of the RonaDeck EcoPath MT resin were mixed with a drill and helical mixing paddle attachment for 30-45 seconds. This resin was poured into the mixer and blended with the aggregate/rubber until it was evenly coated.

RonaDeck EcoPath MT was applied to the prepared base of compacted Type 3 aggregate, levelled and smoothed with a

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float. The surface was allowed to cure and was ready for foot traffic within 24 hours.

RonaDeck EcoPath MT provided a visually attractive and slip resistant surface for golfers and spectators to wait on while they watched the first shots being played.

A recently created sensory garden at a Hertfordshire Primary School required paving with a slip-resistant environmentallyfriendly paving system.

Hoblett Manor Infant School required paths to be laid to their newly-designed and created sensory garden, an enclosed area for children to enjoy nature and learn at the same time. The paths would be purely for foot traffic but needed to be visually attractive and slip-resistant. The school is committed to caring for the environment by recycling when possible, so Ronacrete’s newly-introduced RonaDeck Eco Path MT was the obvious product for specification.

RonaDeck Eco Path MT was applied at a thickness of 35mm to the prepared sub-base of compacted Type 3 aggregate and levelled and smoothed with a float, taking care not to compact the resin to ensure permeability.

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The surface was allowed to cure and was ready for foot traffic within 24 hours. The day was sunny but if there had been heavy rain then the surface would have needed sheltering for the first 12 hours.

RonaDeck EcoPath MT is a resin bound aggregate surface for pedestrian traffic.

RonaDeck EcoPath MT surfaces are decorative and functional, seamless and slightly flexible. The open matrix allows water to drain, eliminating water ponding and allowing water to drain to planted areas or land drains. The system is designed to be SuDS compliant reducing the impact of development on flood risk and allowing water to flow into water courses. Edgings created from brick, stone, timber or steel should be installed to retain and protect the resin bound surfacing.

The RonaDeck EcoPath MT provides an attractive surface, is strong enough for foot traffic, and is highly porous.

RonaDeck EcoPath MT is typically applied to compacted Type 3 aggregate to provide a thin alternative to asphalt or concrete.

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