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Sustainability in Development Form, shape and orientation are key to sustainable housing development

Greenhouse Royal Opera House Costume Centre is built to the highest environmental standards

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Editorial Comment

Magazine December 2015

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ousebuilding was once again the focus of attention in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review, emphasising the need to prioritise the provision of affordable housing. In previous Statements announcing measures for housebuilding, the industry has responded with skepticism.Yet it seems the majority of the sector is at last satisfied with the new housing programme unveiled last month. Whilst a blueprint for 400,000 homes has been unveiled, there is no doubt the test will be on the execution of delivery and standard of these new homes. RIBA President Jane Duncan praised the announcement, yet appealed for a high standard of homes: “The Chancellor’s focus on housebuilding is welcome. But urgent action is needed to ensure all homes are well-designed, sustainable places people want to live, making ‘rabbit hutch’ houses a thing of the past.”

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As we look toward the arrival of these new homes, newly completed housing schemes are helping to set the benchmark for design, sustainability and affordability. On page 13, FC&A profiles a stunning example of a residential development committed to improving the residents’ quality of life through passivhaus design.

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In this bumper edition, FC&A also pays tribute to a whole host of suppliers continuing to stay active within the sector. ‘Year at a Glance’ captures the highlights from 2015 including product Claunches, O case studies N andTawards.R O fromLthe likes of Knauf AMF, Smart Systems, With entries Armstrong Ceilings and Aurubis, this focus, starting from page 66, is the ideal resource to recap on these essential building solutions. Elsewhere in this issue, you will find dedicated features on HVAC, Roofing & Cladding, Timber and Landscaping, plus an in-depth technical focus on sealing External Wall Insulation efficiently. I hope you enjoy this edition. Don’t forget you can also access all of the magazine’s features, product news and supplier information at your fingertips via Future Constructor & Architect’s state-of-the-art app. In the meantime, on behalf of the FC&A team, I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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Contents News 06 Industry Updates: FC&A rounds up this month’s industry news, including awarded contracts, completed projects and much more.

18 Voice of the Industry: Ionic Recruitment’s Managing Director, Martyn Makinson, talks to FC&A about the current status of employment in the construction sector.

26 Legal & Business: Graham Suttill, Sustainable Buildings Assessor at Darren Evans Assessments explains how to achieve Part L without renewables.

Features 24 HVAC: Seventies office space goes above and beyond the efficiency benchmark with the help of climate solutions expert, Uponor.

34 Technical Focus: Peter Thompson, UK General Manager of ISO-Chemie, explains the best practice and products for sealing External Wall Insulation.

40 Roofing & Cladding: To achieve long-lasting looks, Kebony has clad the innovative Babylon Beach Club Cafe at the Black Sea, Turkey.

42 Timber: Buildings have been constructed in timber since the dawn of time, but none have been quite as striking as Leeds Recycling and Energy Facility.

44 Landscaping: Schréder has designed and installed a 400m bespoke LED handrail and colour change feature lighting for a new bridge across the River Thames.

66 Year at a Glance: FC&A profiles the 2015 highlights from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.

Portfolios 08 Greenhouse: The new Bob & Tamar Manoukian Costume Centre for the Royal Opera House is dedicated to the specialised construction and storage of costumes for opera and ballet.

13 Sustainability in Development:

Form, shape, building orientation and innovative products played a key role in the next step of an evolving line of passive solar design projects.

28 Design & Desire: The new Transfer Terminal at Arnhem Central Station is the result of an ambitious 20-year project masterplanned by UNStudio.

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FC&A rounds up the industry news

In Brief Morgan Sindall tops out Grade II listed building Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall plc has held a topping out ceremony to celebrate a key milestone in the construction of a £2.9m project to develop new office space and refurbish a 17th century building in the heart of Norwich’s historic Cathedral Close district.The new three-storey office building is being constructed for Bussey & Sabberton Bros and sits alongside the Grade II listed St Martin’s building on Bedding Lane.

Art in architecture Art and architecture have always been intrinsically linked. Art has often reflected the changing landscape of cities and

urban spaces, with classical and modern pieces of architecture regularly deemed ‘works of art’ in their own right.

Center Parcs submits plan

Center Parcs has submitted a planning application for a €233m holiday village in Ireland. Situated in County Longford in the Irish Midlands the application has been prepared by the team responsible for Woburn Forest, Center Parcs’ most recent village; Edmond Shipway, NTR Planning, Holder Mathias, Jackson Design, Larnaca and Peter Brett Associates together with their Irish partners ORS and EIS.

Launderette-tohome conversions won’t solve crisis

A new housing bill will allow developers to convert laundrettes to homes without planning permission. Liverpool, Manchester and Hackney in East London are amongst the country’s Hotpoint hotspots, according to official data. Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announced changes to permitted development rights (PDR) as part of a housing and planning bill.The PDR changes are designed to encourage thousands of new homes to be built. With washing machine ownership reaching saturation point, demand for launderettes has fallen.

Housing developer Peabody has recently launched two central London developments that have incorporated high quality contemporary living space with exciting and engaging artwork, unique to each development. Both More West in W10 and St John’s Way in SW11 are perfect examples of a successful balance between aesthetics, culture, history and practicality. These two schemes have both utilised the local history and heritage of their respective areas in creating art installations that will be on permanent display to residents, locals and passers-by. More West is located in the heart of one of London’s best arts and culture scenes near Notting Hill and Portobello Road. Contemporary British artist Nathan Coley was chosen from a shortlist of accomplished artists by Peabody and architects Haworth Tompkins to design and install a piece of public art central to the development’s overall look and feel. Originally drawn to the project because of ‘Peabody’s strong history’, Turner Prize

Personnel New Area Board Member for FMB The Federation of Master Builders (FMB), the UK’s largest not for profit trade body, has appointed Dave Jordan from Ridgeons, the leading timber and builders merchant in the East of England, as a new Area Board Member. Dave Jordan, Group Sustainability Manager at Ridgeons was approached by the FMB because of his expert knowledge within the construction industry.

Saracen appoints new Project Manager

PIB boosts Senior Property and Construction Team

Saracen Interiors has appointed Bethan Davies as Project Manager as the dedicated workplace consultant continues to grow its client base across the UK. A qualified quantity surveyor, as well as a skilled designer and project coordinator, she has experience of costings and cost analysis, planning, supplier liaison and purchasing.

PIB Insurance Brokers has announced a new key hire. Graham Waller has joined PIB as Account Director, Right of Light and Legal Indemnities with a brief to further strengthen the Property and Construction team. Graham is regarded as one of the leading experts in the provision of insurance solutions for Legal Indemnity and Right of Light issues.

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nominee Coley formed his final idea, a 7m high abstract apple tree sculpture gilded with 24 carat gold leaf, after comprehensive research into the local area. The sculpture, situated on the development rooftop, reflects the intriguing history of a small community that lived on the site in the 1970s. Known as the Free Independent Republic of Frestonia, each member of the local group of residents changed their surname to ‘Bramley’ taking inspiration from a local street name Bramley Road. Coley’s research and subsequent unearthing of the Frestonian’s history inspired his ‘Bramley apple’ sculpture that was “….a light bulb moment,” Coley comments. Visible from Latimer Road Underground station, Coley’s apple tree plays an important

new part in the local landscape, its presence echoing the site’s history, brings a sense of pride to the development and a permanent art fixture in the area. Equally inspiring but with a very different approach, St John’s Way situated near Clapham Junction, features installation artwork in its structural brickwork, created by artist Rodney Harris. Harris’ integrated artworks include; services uniforms, pinafores, tools and a Butler’s sink which will be installed with further sculptures across the remaining phases of the development. Each location for the artworks has been chosen to, “…provide varying natural light… how it changes

over a day will vary the clarity of each artwork,” states Harris. Iain Cochran of architects Hawkins Brown further adds, “Involving an artist on architectural schemes can bring many benefits to a project including a strong, unique identity and an opportunity for the building users to inhabit an environment in a subtle and personal way.” Each sculpture has been placed at a specific location around the development designed to increase legibility, identity and serve as navigational markers ‘creating a sculptural trail’. www.morewest.co.uk www.stjohnswaysw11.co.uk

“Well done @galletmonkey for the stunning flintwork on #flinthouse that won @RIBA @RIBAComps #HouseOfTheYear”- @more_ver “Disappointed but not surprised that Rothschild money speaks #RIBA #flinthouse #GrandDesigns #HouseOfTheYear” - @cp53a

Architectural awards results announced

The winners of the European Copper in Architecture Awards 17 have been revealed.The 2015 Awards outright Winner is Trollbeads House, Copenhagen, Denmark, designed by BBP Arkitekter.This regeneration of a 1960s office block into a high security building is organised like a Venetian merchant’s house, with goods loaded at the ground floor, stock and offices above, then a penthouse for the owner with a roof terrace. More information of all the entries can be viewed at: copperconcept.org/awards

Benoy opens landmark in Stockholm

Benoy, the international firm of Architects, Masterplanners, Interior and Graphic Designers, has announced the opening of its latest project, Mall of Scandinavia. This landmark scheme, located in the Stockholm district of Solna, is the largest retail development in Scandinavia with 101,000m2 of retail and leisure accommodation and a varied mixed-use component of offices, residential apartments and rooftop ‘Town Houses’.The Mall of Scandinavia is integrated into the new National Stadium Complex with shared infrastructure links to the public realm.

Turner & Townsend appointed by BNG

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Turner & Townsend, the global programme management and construction consultancy, has been appointed by BNG Bank to act as the technical advisor on two major building projects in the Netherlands, which the bank is financing.The consultancy will be working closely with BNG Bank on a public-private partnership project for a new town hall for the Municipal Council of Westland. In an advisory role,Turner & Townsend will also provide a comprehensive financial risk assessment for the development of student accommodation at the Delft University of Technology.

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Greenhouse

The business plan for the park was designed to support its sustainable long-term development

A centre of excellence for the backstage arts High House Production Park in Thurrock has become a thriving centre of excellence for the backstage arts. Its latest addition is the new Bob & Tamar Manoukian Costume Centre for the Royal Opera House, dedicated to the specialised construction and storage of costumes for opera and ballet.

historic buildings and courtyard gardens. Artists’ studios, small creative business units, a backstage arts training facility and residential accommodation would follow. The business plan for the park was designed to support its sustainable long-term development.The Park project involved extensive consultation and complex funding arrangements and was funded and supported by the Arts Council of England, EEDA (East of England Development Agency), CCS (Creative and Cultural Skills), SFA (Skills Funding Agency) and Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation. The NHA masterplan created a new square as a focus for the main buildings. The square is linked by a gentle ramp to the old farmhouse buildings. All buildings

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icholas Hare Architects (NHA) were commissioned by Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation to develop a masterplan for a 14-acre derelict farmhouse site close to the Dartford crossing on the Thames. The project was born out of necessity – with a sense of purpose and urgency – as the London 2012 Olympics required the Royal Opera House (ROH) to move its scenery workshop from Bow and find a new permanent home. Rather than move to a nondescript shed on an industrial park, the ROH and Thurrock developed a vision for a creative arts production park that would be anchored by two ROH buildings and visitor facilities housed within 10 grade II listed

The Centre brings together a number of specific spaces for distinct functions

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The ROH workshops provide ideal conditions for making and repairing costumes

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on the site would have to be designed to a very high environmental design standard to achieve BREEAM ‘Excellent’ ratings. Attracting visitors and students (of all ages) and developing strong ties with local residents were a key aspect of the brief. The first aspects to be completed were the landscape and public playground to form an infrastructure that could facilitate change and development. The historic buildings and courtyard gardens were carefully restored, primarily for community use. The project won the Regeneration category in the RICS East of England Awards in 2011.

The first buildings The first new building on the Park was the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop for the ROH, designed by NHA. The building has proved a resounding success, both in terms of its primary creative and technical purpose, and in terms of education and public interest. “The workshop has exceeded all our expectations as a work place and is the envy of other Opera Houses around the world,” comments David Pritchard, Head of Production, ROH. The ROH arrange weekly tours of the Production workshop which are regularly booked out.They also hold open-air screenings in the courtyard garden of live events from Covent Garden and hold

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Fact File Client: Thurrock Council/Royal Opera House Cost & project management: Gardiner & Theobald Services Engineer: Arup Structural Engineer: Integral Engineering Design Fire Consultant: The Fire Surgery Contractor: Interserve conferences and events on the site.The building itself was awarded the RIBA Spirit of Ingenuity Award in 2012. Other building projects have followed, which have helped to establish the critical mass of creative activity on the Park.They include the new Backstage Centre – a national skills centre for the backstage arts – and artists’ studios and live-work units, all of which are fully let.

The ROH Bob & Tamar Manoukian Costume Centre The new Costume Centre was opened by Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Greg Clark MP in October. It was commissioned by Thurrock Council and funded through a grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in partnership with the Royal Opera House, South Essex College, Thurrock Council, Bob and Tamar Manoukian and the Foyle Foundation. It is the second ROH building on the site designed by Nicholas Hare Architects. The Centre brings together a number of specific spaces for distinct functions:

Workshops The ROH workshops provide ideal conditions for making and repairing costumes. “The workroom is such a fantastic space for making costumes, being so large, warm and bright – the light really is perfect for detailed work,” comments Fay Fullerton, Head of Costume, ROH. In addition, in a unique partnership with South Essex College and University of the

Arts London, the ROH has established a new BA degree course in Costume Construction, based in the first-floor workshop in the new building. The ROH Collections A special part of the building provides secure storage for the ROH’s precious collections. These include costumes worn by famous artists, furniture, props, artwork on historic musical instruments. This part of the building is sealed against moths and has temperature and humidity control.

High standards These various spaces are housed in an innovative structure of steel and cross-

laminated timber, which exploits the different properties of each material. The rectangular structure is clad in blackpainted timber. This material echoes the appearance of the old farm buildings and complements the grey-weathered timber cladding of the Production Workshop. Standing between the Production Workshop and the Skills Academy, the Costume Centre completes the third side of the Park’s central square. Like the Production Workshop, it has been designed and built to the highest environmental standards, achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard.

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Storage A purpose-designed warehouse will house more than 20,000 costumes for ROH productions currently in the repertory, together with dedicated spaces for shoes, hats and wigs.

Various spaces are housed in an innovative structure of steel and cross-laminated timber

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By effective use of the roof’s shape and design, the house can deliver a comfortable temperature

Passivhaus scheme takes shape Ibstock has recently worked with Stride Treglown architects to help realise a ‘wraparound’ vision and seamless finish for a striking development of high-end eco homes. designed to both meet and exceed the brief. This ‘wraparound’ roof would enclose highly glazed south-facing rear elevations – that would take full advantage of solar-gain and collect the heat from the sun. The effect on the house would be wide-reaching. In practical terms, warmth would be trapped helping reduce energy consumption. While aesthetically, the roofs would form a striking focal point for the development, producing the effect of origami standing on end. As an integral part of the design, the product selected for the roof would have to serve a unique purpose of blending seamlessly into the Tilebrick wall and assisting delivery of the sustainable targets of the architect. Ibstock’s Tilebrick in Slate Blue, was chosen and coupled with grey roof tiles.

A triple height space stretching from the foot of the building to the roof ensures heat is distributed throughout the property

orm, shape, building orientation and innovative products played a key role in the next step of an evolving line of passive solar design projects by architect, Stride Treglown. When tasked with the project to build a series of high end homes in North Bristol, the architect saw this as an ideal site for next generation passive solar design homes. As well as requiring for homes which were bright, healthy and attractive, the brief also stated that the houses should have a strong connection with the garden to create a fluid inside and outside open plan, conveying a ‘Clean Living’ feel. Using the principles of passivhaus designs and learnings from previous projects, it was decided that a ‘wraparound’ roof, which linked seamlessly from floor to ceiling, was

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The illusion was achieved. Both roof and walls appear to be made from one continuous material in a bold ‘wraparound’ sculptural design. Tilebricks and roof tiles work together to merge roof with external facade, blurring the distinction between the building and surrounding areas and reinforcing the architect’s vision of a continuous form. Andrew Halstead-Smith, Group Marketing Manager at Ibstock, comments: “This bold and distinctive project is a prime example of how brick can be used to bring any architectural vision to life. The Tilebrick range provides architects with design solutions that give a new dimension to facades, enhancing the design elements of a building whilst retaining the benefits of structural masonry.” The recently extended Tilebrick range offers an innovative tile-shaped front face brick which replicates a tile-hung wall

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the foot of the building to the roof also ensures heat is distributed throughout the property. At the top of this triple space is a remotely controllable roof light. This allows warm air to escape as it rises in warm conditions via passive-stack principles and ensures retention of heat in cooler temperatures. Robert Delius, Senior Associate Architect at Stride Treglown, says: “In previous projects we used sunspaces and double height spaces to contribute to the effective heating of a building. The height of this project allowed us to go one further and construct a triple space. This will bring greater returns for the homeowner, and coupled with the catchment area of the south facing facade should help the owner use energy more efficiently. “The reason we – and the client – are so pleased with this project is that the design itself was not that complicated in its requirements for specialist products.

This ‘wraparound’ roof would enclose highly glazed south-facing rear elevations

elevation, offering three profiles – Planar, Banded and Curved shapes. The Planar, which was used on this project, gives a crisp and defined finish, the Banded adds a strong linear definition to the facade, while the traditional Curved finish provides the softer appeal of real tile hanging. The range comes in 10 colour options, including black and buff, and is supported by a range of accessories to satisfy any design requirement. Another important facet to both the architect’s vision for a striking and dynamic continuous form and the sustainability of the property, was the use of shade in the summer and exposure to sun in the winter. By effective use of the roof’s shape and design, the house can deliver a comfortable temperature for the inhabitants of the home throughout all seasons. A triple height space stretching from

The roofs would form a striking focal point for the development

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Ibstock’s Tilebrick in Slate Blue, was chosen and coupled with grey roof tiles

The only part which required something out of the ordinary was the flowing roof. Once we had found Ibstock’s Tilebrick, we knew it was the ideal product and it played a big role in the successful completion of the project. Without the versatility and flexibility of Tilebrick, the sloping roof could have posed problems. It helped us to meet the objectives of the original brief with the aesthetic appeal and our own desired sustainability targets.” In recognition of its achievements, the development has been awarded in the Insider South West Property Awards for Residential Development of the Year. Part of the experimentation was down to the small number of buildings which were needed. This meant that a more bespoke approach could be taken. Nonetheless, continually challenging uses of space, form and orientation to build eco-friendly housing has paved the way for more passive solar projects from Stride Treglown. More projects are set to follow, so the flexibility of building products to assist architects and builders in the effective use of space, form and orientation will be key.

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The rise in labour costs in the face of drastically increased demand for construction results in the perfect storm

The perfect storm Ionic Recruitment’s Managing Director, Martyn Makinson, talks to Future Constructor & Architect about the current status of employment in the construction sector.

ritain needs more buildings. That’s the news story we hear nearly every day. Whether it is more new homes, office blocks or large infrastructure projects; such as HS2 and Crossrail 2. Overall, the construction industry is under immense pressure to answer the countries appetite for the large swathes of new construction projects. The trouble, as those of us in the industry are all too aware of, is that we simply don’t have the people with the skills to satisfy these demands. Beth West, Commercial Director of HS2 Ltd, the rail network that will deliver “fast, frequent and reliable” connections between London and major cities in the North, called for the skills gap to be closed to capitalise on the £11.8bn worth of contracts on the first stage of HS2. It is expected that at the peak of construction in the mid-2020s, more than 24,000 people will be working on the

project yet there is a short supply of people coming from education to fill the roles. West has said that 50% of the workforce will require skills at, or above, level 3, which is A-level equivalent, yet 80% of the current UK construction workforce typically only train to level 2. Beth adds that finding and securing Quantity Surveyors is also an issue because each year the UK needs 87,000 graduate engineers but in 2013 only 51,000 engineers graduated from British universities and other higher education institutions. Peter Box, the Local Government Association’s housing spokesman summed up the situation perfectly by saying, the country has trained “too many hairdressers and not enough bricklayers”. The recession cut the industry to the bone, resulting in a drastic reduction in training and a significant proportion of the workforce leaving the industry. In recent years the industry has made significant regulatory steps forward. The

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Martyn Makinson is the MD of Ionic Recruitment. He has over 15 years’ construction industry experience. Formerly the co-founder of Construction Recruiter Bromak, Martyn left the company in May 2010 to take ownership of Ionic Recruitment Ltd. industry is safer but the bar for entry has been raised to not just newcomers but also any people that wish to re-join the industry to take advantage of the present growth. Those returning to the industry will even see that the skills, qualifications and capability required has changed dramatically even from a few short years ago. This has led to a situation where skilled foreign workers are relied upon to plug in the gaps: a short term solution to a long term problem. So what does this mean for construction companies right now? The combination of industry growth and a skills shortage in the sector has resulted

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Pay scales for tradespeople has dramatically increased in line with the demand for them

On an industry level, tackling this problem will require small and large companies across the entire sector to come together with the government in association with the education sector to ensure that the next generation of skilled construction personnel is being trained. This problem will only grow, with industry statistics showing that more than 400,000 construction workers will reach retirement age in the next five to 10 years and it is all

too clear we lack the people to replace them. There is vocal concern about the shortage of tradesmen and women but the cries are being drowned out by rhetoric advocating growth and investment. It is vital that we pay attention to the process that leads to success and invest in our future through training and developing the workforce required to satisfy our ambition.

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tesa introduces trim market first tesa UK is proud to announce the launch of 51865 Profile FIT – the first double-sided adhesive tape that is used specifically for the trim market, providing a different adhesive thickness each side of the central filmic liner.

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The original Marlon Clickfix VF was a key design feature at a recently completed low carbon yachting HQ, in Portsmouth

Brett Martin clicks daylight into place Brett Martin Daylight Systems has developed a panel glazing system to meet demand for cost-effective and versatile glazing systems.

ith daylight recognised as an architectural tool and integral in designing truly sustainable and low energy buildings, wide expanses of glass have become ever more prevalent in modern architecture. But with a vast array of glass and glazing solutions in the marketplace; architects, clients and contractors have driven demand for a more versatile and cost-effective glazing system that could be applied to both walls and roofs. Brett Martin Daylight Systems has developed a panel glazing system to meet this demand. For architects and specifiers seeking; thermal efficiency, air tightness, fire performance and aesthetic appeal – and installers requiring robust, easy-to-fit products; with technical support on tap – the Marlon Clickfix1040 fits the bill. Supplied as a complete system with a full range of accessories, the Marlon Clickfix1040 system from Brett Martin can be used to create internal or external facades, roofs, cladding, partitioning and canopies. Designed for straightforward installation, the modular interlocking panels simply click and fix into place, to create a seamless architectural glazing feature of unlimited size and shape.

As a thermally efficient method of introducing natural light into a building, each 40mm thick multiwall polycarbonate panel has 10 insulating internal walls providing a U-value of 0.99 W/m.K.As well as contributing to a more energy efficient building, the system achieves fire rating EN13501-1 B-s1 d0. Designed with the installer in mind, the Marlon Clickfix1040 is supplied with a full

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range of accessories including aluminium profiles, fixing clips and rubber gaskets to provide a complete architectural glazing system. Installation is swift and simple with no need for vertical profiles, helping to reduce both the cost of materials and installation time. Suitable for refurbishments and new builds, the Marlon Clickfix1040 can transform spaces of all shapes and sizes.Available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple – as well as standard clear and opal options – the modular polycarbonate panel system can provide architects with endless design possibilities to meet any lighting or aesthetic specification. With a choice of thermally broken aluminium glazing frame systems, the Marlon Clickfix1040 polycarbonate glazing system can be ordered for both vertical and pitched applications.The original Marlon Clickfix VF glazing frame system is designed for vertical installations such as facades, partitioning and rain screens; and was a key design feature at a recently completed low carbon yachting HQ, in Portsmouth and at the Jaguar Land Rover plant, in the West Midlands. The new Marlon Clickfix RL glazing frame is designed specifically for pitched rooflight and canopy applications, and provides a standardised solution for rooflights and canopies with pitches as low as 5°. The Marlon Clickfix1040 meets the exact specifications of architecturally innovative and prestigious projects. Suitable for rooflighting, canopy and vertical applications, the Marlon Clickfix1040 is the complete modular polycarbonate glazing system for projects of all shapes and sizes, from airports to manufacturing facilities and schools to residential projects. 8 www.brettmartin.com * mail@brettmartin.com ( 028

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Innovation provides you with roofing and cladding solutions that are as ground-breaking as they are practical and as valuable as they are cost-effective. Put simply we innovate to provide products that are relevant and useful to you. Our commitment to innovation delivers high quality, cutting edge manufacture and a raft of new products that provide added value through the combination of better performance and lower costs. Some of our recent product innovations include Vieo, Opus, sinusoidal cladding, Quattro, integrated solar panels, transpired solar collectors, and a more efficient stainless steel halter for standing seam roofs. Innovation also provides the highest levels of product performance and technical support, such as low U-values, CE Marking and BIM compatibility. A culture of innovation is present throughout our supply chain, with Elite Systems using only Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma® from Tata Steel. These Colorcoat® products come with the Confidex® Guarantee offering extended cover for up to 40 years on Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and up to 30 years on Colorcoat Prisma®. Colorcoat® products are certified to BES6001 Responsible Sourcing standard. Our two most recent innovations are the new Opus panel and sinusoidal profiled sheet.

Innovation is our motivation Innovation is always front of mind for us and it’s at the heart of everything we do. Whether through new product development, process improvement or service enhancement we’re always innovating to keep moving forward.

Opus is the new plank panel that is available as part of an Elite system, a LINEAR Rainscreen and a LINEAR Rainspan system, as well as being ideal for use as a soffit plank.

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The core plan was structured around the extension of the existing premises by 33%

Office pushes retrofit boundaries Built in the 1970s, Mansel Court in Wimbledon, London was in need of refurbishment. The concrete structure required a transformation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one that would propel it into the 21st Century, with energy efficiency at its core.

ow Carbon Workplace, an initiative between Carbon Trust, Threadneedle and Stanhope Plc selected the building in 2012, as one of its first flagship commercial premises, with a core aim of reducing the carbon footprint of commercial premises. To meet this end, Wilmott Dixon was selected as the main contractor, Skelly & Couch the M&E Environmental Design Consultant, Halsion Ltd as M&E Contractor on the site and Duggan Morris Architects. Uponor Building Energy were tasked with the design, supply and install of a Thermally Active Building System (TABS).

The key challenge of the site was to deliver a complete overhaul of the building to include improved insulation and heating solutions; while also reducing solar heat gains and the resulting requirement for cooling. Despite the energy efficiency requirements of the build however, air conditioning remained an important consideration in the development and therefore had to be considered as part of the new heating and cooling solution for the site. Pre-development, Mansel Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s energy performance was rated band C on the EPC, with heat losses attributed

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to soffits, windows and metal columns throughout the central structure of the building; presenting huge opportunities for improvement. The core plan was structured around the extension of the existing premises by 33% with an overall aim to increase energy performance, by over half.

The design detail As a retrofit and extension project, Mansel Court required the development team to work with both an existing building as well as a new structure. Technology for the heating and cooling solution was therefore designed with this in mind, combining a mix of two solutions; the Uponor Contec and a partner system Clina Capillary, to meet the needs of the building. The two technologies work in tandem to provide the most efficient solution for the site, with the Uponor Contec system installed into the new concrete floor structures. Retained concrete soffits were then covered with a Clina Capillary system, then rendered with a high conductivity plaster in order to activate the surface cooling. The radiant cooling system operates via high temperature water cooling.

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A mix of two solutions, the Uponor Contec and a partner system Clina Capillary, were specified to meet the needs of the building

The key challenge of the site was to deliver a complete overhaul of the building

The partner system, from Clina Capillary, consisting of 3.5-4.5mm Polybutylene pipes could then be connected together on to a main header. This is a key benefit on site, enabling installers to connect the system in a series, or in parallel to one another, with relative ease. Either system can be also activated to provide heating however, in the instance of Mansel Court it was cooling only. Nick Hiles, Asset Management Director at Stanhope Plc, commented: “The challenge with Mansel Court was to

design and implement a retrofit project that could meet with the guidelines of the Low Carbon Workplace Partnership; to deliver a comfortable and inspiring working environment that delivers in terms of energy efficiency. “One of the greatest barriers to change, in buildings such as this, is the incorrect assumption that the cost of retrofitting projects will outweigh the return on investment, yet this simply isn’t the case. The Low Carbon Partnership was created for this purpose and Mansel Court demonstrates that energy efficiency is not the reserve of new build developments.” Post-completion, the building now scores an EPC rating of 33 and has been awarded a BREEAM Excellent ranking. In comparison, a typical building, of this stock, would score an average 121 and, if newly built the average rating would be 45. James Griffiths, Application Manager for Special Projects at Uponor said: “For some time, there has been a belief that in order to generate the most efficient building stock, they must be new build. The 12-point rise, on top of the benchmark, for this building, is testament that with the right design and approach to retrofit, older building stock can be energy efficient. “For too long, the focus for efficient building stock has been on new build development. Mansel Court pushes the boundaries of retrofit design– highlighting that it is possible to achieve high energy efficiencies and greater usability in a retrofit development.”

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The Uponor Contec system also brings a further advantage for installers and property owners, helping to save time during the installation process thanks to the option for pre-assembled modules, with integrated connection pipes – for installation into new concrete structures. PEX pipes are simply cast into the concrete slabs of the newly constructed floor plate, with capillary mat cooling plastered to existing soffits. Pipes could then be installed centrally at 150mm to ensure optimum performance and in accordance with BS EN 1264/15377.

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Creative thinking can be used to enhance the building fabric

Graham Suttill, Sustainable Buildings Assessor at Darren Evans Assessments explains how to achieve Part L without renewables.

ncreasingly stringent efficiency requirements within Part L of the Building Regulations mean that many projects struggle to achieve compliance without bolting on renewable technologies. However, despite renewables being an easy option this is not always appropriate. In these instances, creative thinking can instead be used to enhance the building fabric and services in ways that are cost-effective, easy to implement, and above all, low energy. With the 2013 Part L revision having had a chance to bed down, developers, architects and housebuilders now have a good understanding of what is needed to comply with the regulations. However, it would appear that the majority of initial SAP calculations do not meet the emissions or fabric energy targets with the specification provided.The simplest approach in this situation might be to just add on a few PV panels, but this is rarely the route to compliance many clients want to take due to the additional cost added to a project and the resulting change in its appearance. So what can we do? The first step should be to look at the fabric of the building, which would either mean increasing the insulation thickness or specifying a higher performing insulation product which provides a better

U-value with the same thickness.This might increase the capital cost but would balance against savings on additional systems such as heat recovery which might be required to enable a building to pass. Within the latest SAP software the thermal bridging calculation (heat loss across junctions such as where the wall meets the floor, known as the Psi value) has a large impact on whether the dwelling will pass or fail, as improvements here will positively impact emissions and the fabric energy efficiency targets.As a starting point we will always use accredited construction details (ACDs) but ideally you need to be offering a further improvement. The most widely used set of calculated values which offer improvements over the ACDs are the Aircrete Product Association (APA) details; these can be used when a lightweight block is specified as the inner leaf of the external wall. The junction which has the largest impact on the heat loss figure is the lintel, so using an independent or high performance lintel such as the IG Hi-Therm in conjunction with the APA detail will offer a significant improvement to your SAP calculation. There are other straightforward design approaches that can be modelled to offer enhancements to an SAP score in addition to improvements to the building fabric.The two

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Graham Suttill is Sustainable Buildings Assessor at Darren Evans Assessments. Darren Evans offers a comprehensive service for assessing the energy efficiency and performance of any residential project. most commonly specified are flue gas heat recovery systems (FGHRS) and waste water heat recovery systems (WWHRS) which are both used with combi boilers, however, WWHRS can also be used with a hot water cylinder. A FGHRS works by taking the combustion heat from a boiler which would normally be lost through the flue and using it to preheat cold water entering the boiler; this lowers the amount of energy needed to heat the water to the required temperature. WWHRS works by recycling the heat from waste water from a bath or shower to preheat cold water via a heat exchanger before it enters the boiler. Both of these systems can make significant improvements to your SAP calculation which can be the difference between a pass or fail. They are also much cheaper to install than solar PV or solar hot water systems making them a preferred route to compliance for clients in many cases. So the lesson is that by thinking outside the box and exploring alternative ways of ensuring a building meets the tougher demands of Part L on CO2, it is possible to arrive at a simple and effective solution which avoids the need for bolt-on renewables.

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This transfer hub rewrites the rulebook on train stations and is the most complex of its type in Europe

The future of train travel The new €37.5m (£27.6m) Transfer Terminal at Arnhem Central Station in the Netherlands has now completed. The station is the result of an ambitious 20-year project – masterplanned by UNStudio – to redevelop the wider station area; the largest post-war development in Arnhem.

of offices, shops and a cinema complex. The 21,750m2 Transfer Terminal features a dramatic twisting structural roof geometry, which enables column-free spans of up to 60m in the transfer hall.Taking references from the continuous inside/outside surface of a Klein Bottle, UNStudio aimed to blur distinctions between the inside and outside of the terminal by continuing the urban landscape into the interior of the transfer hall, where ceilings, walls and floors all seamlessly transition into one another.The structure of the roof and twisting column was only made possible by abandoning traditional construction methods and materials;

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acked by the Dutch government, this transfer hub rewrites the rulebook on train stations and is the most complex of its type in Europe. The station will become the new ‘front door’ of the city, embracing the spirit of travel, and is expected to establish Arnhem as an important node between Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. The new terminal houses commercial areas, and a conference centre and provides links to the nearby office plaza, city centre, underground parking garage and the Park Sonsbeek. The area around the station will become a place in of itself, with 160,000m2

The key space is the 5355m2 main Transfer Hall, topped with a dynamic, undulating roof form

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The 21,750m2 Transfer Terminal features a dramatic twisting structural roof geometry

‘Transfer machine’

Delivery of such a complex and lengthy project on time, on budget and without design compromise required the courage and determination of both the client, ProRail B.V. and the architects. It is also the result of an exceptional collaborative

endeavour by the key stakeholders, ProRail, Contractor Combination Ballast Nedam – BAM, the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Arnhem City Council. UNStudio began the masterplan in 1996 and completed its first sketch design for the Transfer Terminal back in 2000. After intensively researching passenger flows and transportation modes, UNStudio proposed that the new terminal should expand to become a ‘transfer machine’ that incorporates the whole spectrum of public

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transport, meeting the travel demands of the 21st century.Working with structural engineers Arup, a space without columns was produced, forming an architectural expression designed around the ways people will intuitively use the space.The station works on international, national and regional levels, allowing passengers to move between cities intuitively and with ease.This project is part of a countrywide railway upgrade that will see new stations in Rotterdam, Delft,The Hague, Breda and Utrecht.

much lighter steel replaced concrete – originally intended for the station – and was constructed using boat building techniques on a scale never before attempted.

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Design & Desire The station is expected to establish Arnhem as an important node between Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium

Integrating the naturally sloping landscape distinctive to Arnhem, UNStudio conceived the Transfer Terminal as a flowing, utilitarian

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Ceilings, walls and floors all seamlessly transition into one another

Flowing landscape

landscape of different functions stacked up to four storeys above ground and two below. The key space is the 5355m2 main Transfer Hall, topped with a dynamic, undulating roof form. In the development of the design, the practice used a series of conceptual structural tools to mold the geometry of the terminal landscape to accommodate the different programme functions.These include the use of ‘V-walls’, a load-bearing concrete structure that absorbs the differences in the required grids and provides daylight to the below ground levels.The spaces between these elements also form the public access from the underground car park to the other components. In 2001, Arnhem Central acquired the status from the Dutch Government as of one of the ‘New Key Projects’ (station areas of national importance).These stations should function as catalysts for urban renewal and economic growth. It is anticipated that the new Transfer Terminal, which replaces a 1950s train station, will facilitate economic growth by enabling a vastly increased daily passenger flow to the city of 110,000 commuters per day in 2020.

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“Arnhem Central is no longer just a train station. It has become a transfer hub. We wanted to give a new and vital impetus to station design, so rather than merely designing the station around the activities and people flows that already took place there, the expanded architecture of the new Transfer Terminal directs and determines how people use and move around the building” said Ben van Berkel, founder and Principal Architect of UNStudio. “To keep all stakeholders on board and on the right track during the long journey to completion was a real challenge,” said Karin van Helmond, Project Manager Station Development at ProRail. “In the past 20 years many things changed in the economy, technology, politics and social environment. By focusing on our ultimate goal, the actual building of this magnificent station, we succeeded in overcoming all setbacks and risks and by working closely together we got this unprecedented job done.”

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Technical Focus

A 5% ingress of moisture into this layer will reduce its thermal insulation capacity by 50%

Sealing EWI systems efficiently Peter Thompson, UK General Manager of ISO-Chemie, explains the best practice and products for sealing External Wall Insulation. The risk areas are the small junctions where the EWI system terminates against other building components

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mproving the thermal efficiency of buildings in the UK is an increasing trend, for both existing domestic and commercial properties and new build projects, utilising alternative construction methods. Much of this work is being carried out using an assortment of external wall insulation (EWI) systems, which has seen an explosion in demand and has led to a number of suppliers significantly increasing their installation teams. The minimum requirement of any EWI system is to add additional thermal insulation to the outside of the structure, then seal the insulation with a suitable weather tight finish to protect both the extra insulation layer as well as the underlying fabric. Different systems use different types of thermal insulation, but the one thing they all have in common is that the insulation must be kept dry. In my experience, it appears to be a little known fact that most insulation layers suffer significantly due to the addition of a very small amount of

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ISO BLOCO 600 SEALING TAPE INSULATED RENDER SYSTEM

VERTICAL CROSS SECTION OF EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION

ISO BLOCO 600 SEALING TAPE INSULATED RENDER SYSTEM

moisture. It is a general rule of thumb that a 5% ingress of moisture into this layer will reduce its thermal insulation capacity by 50%. This may be one of the factors behind the Zero Carbon Hub report, highlighting the difference between ‘As Designed’ and ‘As Built’ performance when EWI systems are used in new build properties. The potential factors mentioned in the report however are vast and varied. The report tends to point the finger at both site installation practices and the need to use products that give guaranteed on site performance. What this highlights is the importance of reliably sealing the insulation layer of any EWI system

against the weather, in both new build and refurbishment projects. The vast majority of any EWI system is protected by the final weather proof layer, but the risk areas are the small junctions where the EWI system terminates against other building components. This could be abutments against windows, doors and under parapet walls etc. Different manufacturers and installers have different ways of dealing with the detail, but a wellused and increasingly favoured method is employing expanding impregnated foam sealing tape that offers larger expansion capabilities, constant movement throughout its life and guaranteed weather resistance;

as well as thermally and acoustically insulation the sealed joints. As mentioned above, different EWI manufacturers and installers finish joints and intersections in different ways. Some will simply butt joint the insulation up to the termination area, such as a window, then cover this with a render type finish. However, there will be movement in the area where the two materials meet, as they each have different coefficients of movement. This will cause a crack where the water moisture can creep through into the insulation layer. Other installers recommend the EWI system is terminated using a stop bead, and the window, door or wall to be butt jointed up against it. However, the difference in surface levels between the stop bead and window, door or wall can result in small gaps for the weather to penetrate. Using advanced impregnated foam sealing tapes in these areas will ensure a weather tight seal. The tape will take up any construction tolerance between the materials and accommodate constant differential movement between the two components caused by the different coefficients of expansion. The nature and structure of foam tapes also means additional thermal and acoustic insulation is an added benefit. If used in a simple butt joint of insulation against the existing construction element, sealant tapes are best placed on the outer edge of the insulation layer, between the two materials, and rendered over in the usual way. It is then good practice to trowel the joint area to cause an induction crack that will form in a straight line, as it breaks along the area of least resistance. When used in combination with a stop bead, assuming the render system is sealed correctly to the bead, the sealing tape is placed between the stop bead and the window, door or wall to seal the joint. If there is a potential that the render finish could break away from the stop bead, the sealing tape can be used on both sides of the bead. The optimal size of specialist sealing tapes used for EWI systems are those designated to fit a gap of between 2m and 6mm. It is also beneficial that tapes can be compressed further to 1mm, giving a site tolerance of 5mm+. Optimal tape performance allows an expansion beyond the stated 6mm size, but as they do so, the level of weather resistance starts to reduce accordingly.

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Viridor’s Energy from Waste facility in Cardiff is creating both electrical energy and a renewable energy district heating system

Euroclad raises the roof In a first of its kind for Wales, Viridor’s Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Cardiff is creating both electrical energy and a renewable energy district heating system.

rident Park Energy Recovery Facility is capable of handling 350,000 tonnes of residual waste, or post-recycling waste, per year, generating 30mW of electricity – enough to power around 50,000 households. In addition to the electricity the facility will generate, the heat and high-grade steam that supports a district heating network will add an additional 20mW to the plant’s energy output. The Energy from Waste process takes everyday waste that cannot be recycled from homes, businesses and industry and, through incineration, creates steam and electrical energy.This provides a sustainable waste management alternative to the historic

practice of land-filling and ensures compliance with the legislation now regulating the landfilling of biodegradable municipal waste. Of the 350,000 tonnes of waste, some 172,000 tonnes will come from the five local councils of Cardiff, Newport, Monmouthshire, Vale of Glamorgan and Caerphilly. The £223m project began in May 2012 and supported some 600 workers at its peak, with 40% coming from the local community. Working man-hours on the project totalled over 1.6 million and with only one lost-time accident during the entire project, it was rated amongst the safest construction projects worldwide. Donald Renfrew, Head of Construction

Using computerised site manufacturing processes the Euroclad standing seam solution produced sheets over 60m long

Health & Safety at Viridor, said:“I would like to thank and congratulate every-one working on site for their ongoing commitment and excellent work to ensure a safe and timely delivery of this project.The individuals working on site have taken a proactive and collective approach to Health and Safety, which I am sure has been a key factor in the safety record of the Project to date.” Tata Steel Projects, working with Main Contractor Lagan Construction, acted as the Lead Designer for the facility.The site was never going to be the easiest.Tata Steel Projects’ geotechnical review initially identified poor ground conditions across the site. Due to the proximity to Cardiff Bay, the site has a high water table, which required a central 14m deep 16 x 48m secant wall waste bunker. By working closely with MIZ, the building envelope contractor, Euroclad supplied more than 21,000m2 of ElitePlus 4 which was installed on the new Energy from Waste plant, featuring a standing seam profile in stucco embossed plain mill aluminium. Using computerised site manufacturing processes the Euroclad standing seam solution produced sheets over 60m long, which follow the deep contours of the roof and cuts around the elliptical roof lights. The walls are a combination of vertical standing seam sheets, curved standing seam sheets and standing seam sheets laid at 60 degrees from the horizontal. In addition, 1000m2 of specialist Vieo roofing was installed on the administration building, manufactured from Rheinzinc material. 8 www.euroclad.com

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Hadrian cubicles match Champagne mood The Hadrian toilet cubicles installed in the ladies toilets at the Epernay Champagne Bar in Manchester were carefully chosen to match the mood of the existing decor by specifying a particular RAL colour; a service available in the UK from Relcross Limited.

hen the bar was purchased in 2014 by VCP Taverns, a redecoration and upgrade was immediately implemented. While the tiles and walls in the ladies toilets were in reasonable condition they needed a little more attention, the cubicles had definitely seen better days and were certainly not meeting the champagne expectations of either the customers or the new owners. What they needed were cubicles that were much more durable, would look good

for years and could harmonise with the shade of purple and brown that is featured elsewhere in the room. Hadrian Elite steel cubicles from Relcross were selected and specified in RAL 8002 Signal Brown. These floor mounted, overhead braced toilet partitions are especially suitable for heavy use areas and require no special structural provisions to effect a rigid installation. They can be erected on any type of floor. Manufactured in North America, especially for the UK market, the Elite series ensures

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The Epernay Champagne Bar is rapidly becoming the place to chill out in Central Manchester

privacy by using continuous stop and hinge sight line fillers along with a minimal 150mm gap from the floor to the underside of the door and panels.They are available in a choice of over 200 RAL colours to match just about any designer colour scheme. Hadrian utilises the latest powder coating technology to apply a hard, even and runfree finish.After a thorough cleaning and phosphatizing process, electrical charges ensure that the powder paint adheres uniformly over the entire product surface.The powder is then oven cured to create an attractive, permanent and consistent finish that covers every area of the product and resists impact, abrasions, chemicals, detergents and acids. Thicker paint application helps to combat rust. Powder coating allows a greater paint thickness to be applied without compromising surface uniformity.Wet paints simply cannot achieve the same thickness without the threat of unsightly runs and surface irregularities. The celebratory mood of the bar is continued in the toilets with the walls decorated with pithy champagne related quotes from famous champagne drinkers as diverse as Marlene Dietrich and Napoleon Bonaparte. A year after the installation was completed the cubicles have been subjected to continual use but are looking as good as new and maintaining the venueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality image and appeal. The Epernay Champagne Bar is rapidly becoming the place to chill out in central Manchester. Located within cork popping distance of the Manchester Central Convention Complex, they are also very popular for afternoon teas and Champagne Masterclasses for bridal parties. 8 www.hadrian-cubicles.co.uk * sales@relcross.co.uk ( 01380

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Roofing & Cladding

The use of Kebony enabled the restaurant to achieve the natural look and feel desired

Weathered beauty At the base of a rocky cliff face on the Turkish coast in Istanbul now stands The Babylon Beach Club. Housing the Monk Restaurant and a year round multi-use concert venue, the beach club was designed by architect Selin Maner, who worked in close collaboration with the owners on the design. Approximately 2000m2 of Kebony wood was used to surface all buildings for this project

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ocated north of Istanbul in the village of Kilyos the facility sits on a 68,000m2 site on the Black Sea coast, located below rocky cliffs and in a former stone quarry.The project entailed replacing the existing restaurant building, and adding additional buildings, including a beach bar, toilet and changing rooms, shops, entry gate, security quarters, back-of-house and management offices. It is one of the only concert venues in Istanbul to incorporate nature and the sea. The existing buildings were concrete and the entire seafront area had been covered in asphalt. A key objective was to return the setting to a more natural state, both through site planning and choice of materials, such as Kebony. The use of Kebony enabled the restaurant to achieve the natural look and feel desired. Approximately 2000m2 of Kebony wood was used to surface all buildings for this project. In the summer, the venue functions primarily as a beach resort, serving up to 1500 visitors in the restaurant, beach bar, beach facilities and private bay. In spring and autumn, Babylon Kilyos is a venue for outdoor concerts and music venues, hosting up to 20,000 concertgoers and in the winter months only the 100 guest capacity indoor restaurant is used since visitors would rather be inside, surrounding the fireplaces. As such the Monk restaurant presented an interesting creative challenge for Maner, as the size requirements of the indoor and outdoor space alters so dramatically between seasons. To solve this challenge the design team devised an innovative glass extension on a rolling track; designed by Libart, a local Kinetic

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Kebony is more stable than the original wood so that its capacity for shrinkage and swelling is reduced by 50%

added Maner.As such he was particularly excited to discover that Kebony provided a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood and “was able to meet the criteria”. Developed in Norway, the Kebony technology is an environmentally friendly, patented process, which enhances the properties of sustainable softwood with a bio-based liquid derived from agricultural crop waste. By ‘pickling’ the wood with this liquid under pressure, the wood is permanently modified, resulting in greatly improved durability and dimension stability, giving Kebony the characteristics of premium hardwood. A recent study by Norwegian environmental consulting firm Bergfal & Co. demonstrated that Kebony has substantially lower carbon footprint than its tropical hardwood equivalents.The carbon footprint

of modified Kebony is approximately 459 kilograms per cubic meter, compared with the carbon footprint for Brazilian IPE which is in the range of 7500 – 15,000 kilograms per cubic meter. Kebony is sustainable from a carbon footprint point of view, with no emissions of greenhouse gases.Thus, Kebony’s offer of a sustainable, durable and costefficient wood product delivered everything that was required of the project without the use of tropical hardwood. Maner added:“Based on our experience with Kebony cladding, we are planning on using Kebony decking material on another project in Indonesia.We hope to set a positive example that there are sustainable and affordable alternatives to using tropical hardwood.”

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Architecture firm.This creates additional indoor seating space for the winter but provides a decked extension to the restaurant and beach bar for the summer, allowing the space to remain outdoor for the summer and thus increasing the club’s capacity. The motorised system for the rolling track, which enables the glass extension to move into place, is a new design from Libart, it exhibits 24v DC motors and a solar panel to charge the batteries. During the spring to autumn months, when the outdoor concert venue is in use, the mechanisms for the extension remains concealed inside the building.The extension fits over the original freestanding building, standing at 3.6m it accommodates the height of the original building when retracted and parked. The extension is constructed from insulated glass which has a special coating which will protect it from corrosion from the sea wind. In the same way, the use of Kebony for the cladding was important to ensure the club was protected from wear and weathering by the elements, over time Kebony acquires its characteristic silver-grey patina whilst not losing any of its performance characteristics. “As the buildings are on the seafront, we loved the fact the Kebony weathers beautifully,” said Selin Maner.With heightened resistance to decay, fungi, insects and other microorganisms, Kebony is more stable than the original wood so that its capacity for shrinkage and swelling is reduced by 50%. Having worked extensively in Southeast Asia, the architect was very keen to ensure that the wood was sustainable and not from a tropical source.“Sustainability, durability and affordability were key factors in this project,”

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Timber

ncreasingly Energy from Waste (EfW) plants are moving away from the traditional ‘square box’ designs and implementing modern architecture to build eye-catching facilities, which better depict the modern hi-tech facilities they house. A good example of this in practice is one of Clugston’s current projects, the Leeds Recycling and Energy Facility (RERF). The facility is being built by Clugston in joint venture with CNIM, the French specialist process engineers, for Veolia, who have secured a waste management contract with Leeds City Council.

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The Cross Green development in Leeds features a striking 42m high-arched timber frame

Timber facility makes its mark Buildings have been constructed in timber since the dawn of time, but none have been quite as striking as Leeds Recycling and Energy Facility. Scheduled for completion in summer 2016, the Energy from Waste facility is a prime example of the changing face of an industry embracing innovations in construction and architecture. Paul Gouland, Marketing Manager at Clugston Construction, explains more. 42

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The Cross Green development in Leeds features a striking 42m high-arched timber frame, an award-winning design, which will enclose the process hall. Making use of traditional materials in a non-traditional manner, it is believed to be the largest ever timber frame – measuring 123m long and 35m wide – of its type to be erected in the UK. The arches have been manufactured using Glulam laminated timber, supplied by German timber frame specialist Hess Timber, one of the most sustainable construction materials available. The completed project will also integrate an 1800m2 green wall consisting of robust plants, making it one the largest in the world. The sustainable theme is retained throughout the construction site, which uses recycled products in its foundations. Old concrete slabs that had been covering brown field site were broken up and crushed for reuse, which saved importing new aggregate and disposing of the old concrete to landfill, in turn cutting out hundreds of wagon movements. Alongside the key theme of constructing a sustainable building, which could house the process equipment,Veolia also wanted to ensure the new plant was futureproof. Not only will the facility make use of the latest available technology, but will also be able to constantly advance with changing technologies to increase the efficiency of recovering materials.

Environmentally friendly With much talk of the circular economy, the new generation of EfW plants are playing their part and seeking every avenue to re-use and recycle materials it both processes and uses in their construction. It is estimated that during the 25-year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) contract the facility will help the Council meet its environmental targets saving, during the period, more than £200m in landfill tax and environmental levies.

Timber The new plant will have the ability to divert and process approximately 214,000 tonnes of waste each year, which would otherwise have gone to landfill. About 20% of this is expected to be recyclable and the remainder will be incinerated to generate up to 11MW of reusable electricity to the National Grid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sufficient to power up to 20,000 homes. The facility will also have the potential to provide heat to local sites by capturing steam from the processes and piping it via a proposed new local distribution network. Waste transported to the Leeds facility will pass through an automated state-ofthe-art pre-treatment plant where any recyclable materials, such as cardboard, plastic, ferrous and nonferrous metals will be removed for recycling. The remaining waste will then pass by elevated conveyor into the energy recovery facility and stored within a large bunker with 26m high walls, from where it will be fed into the process hall. The new plant will have the ability to divert and process approximately 214,000 tonnes of waste each year

Whilst the base features of EfW plants remain relatively consistent, no two facilities are the same and each is unique. The required process capacity, site constraints and local planning can all impact on the building design and layout. Examples of different types of sites that Clugston has worked on include the EfW facility at Ardley in Oxfordshire for Viridor. Designed to process 300,000 tonnes of residual non-recyclable waste and capable of generating 24MW of electricity, the architect designed the building to mimic one of the dinosaur

footprints found in the limestone quarry where the scheme was built. The result is an eye-catching building, that can be seen from the nearby M40. Similarly the Lincolnshire facility for FCC, which opened last year and can convert 150,000 tonnes of municipal waste into 11MW of electricity, incorporates some of the most innovative use of external cladding in the UK. As for the Leeds EfW facility, it has already

become an iconic building on the South Eastern gateway into the City. With indications that the market for larger scale municipal EfW plants is drawing to an end, the future trend will be towards finding economic solutions for the smaller municipal waste authorities and dealing with the still large volumes of commercial and industrial waste.

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Landscaping

Beacon of light Schréder, a supplier of lighting solutions in the UK, has designed and installed a 400m bespoke LED handrail and colour change feature lighting for a new pedestrian/ cycle bridge across the River Thames, as part of the LSTF (Local Sustainable Transport Fund) project, linked to the reconfiguration of Reading Station and the town centre by Reading Borough Council.

he new bridge is the focal element of the Council’s wider scheme, which aims to provide better connectivity between Caversham to the North of the Thames and Reading to the South.The bridge offers a new pedestrian and cycle route across the river, which will relieve congestion on the two existing vehicular routes and provide a direct pedestrian route between Caversham and the newly redeveloped Reading Station. David Moore, Neighbourhood Service Manager, Reading Borough Council, commented:“While the new bridge looks fantastic during the day, at night it provides a carpet of light for the area, with an imaginative array of colours and movement, particularly at

the top of the central mast.” Schréder was contracted by Balfour Beatty and worked closely with project engineer Peter Brett Associates to create the installation. Scott Witchalls, Partner, Peter Brett Associates, said:“Schréder’s lighting design for the bridge is really very striking, but also practical, and will help to encourage regular use of this iconic structure by pedestrians and cyclists; contributing to more sustainable travel in Reading.” A specialist installation team from Schréder fitted the LED handrail and colour change feature lighting onto the bridge, which was manufactured by Hollandia. Schréder worked in conjunction with Hollandia to ensure compatibility with the lighting equipment,

as the installation involved complex design considerations, including creating a custom system to fit the LED handrail onto the curvature of the bridge, and enabling the handrail to flex with the movement of the suspension bridge. Moore continued:“Schréder and Peter Brett Associates were an ideal choice for this project, and the quality of installation and peace of mind that comes from the longevity of the products makes the bridge a great investment for Reading.” In addition to the LED handrail, Urbis Schréder installed a series of its SCULP floodlights to illuminate the bridge, including one placed in the middle of the ‘tuning fork’ at the top of the 40m high-mast. Urbis Schréder has also installed a colour changing lighting display around the rest of the bridge, which includes 28 of its Enyo LEDs, running up the suspension cables, two Noctis 225 LED floodlights recessed beneath the bridge to illuminate the underside, and flexible LED strips underneath two ‘floating’ benches located on the bridge. The adaptability of the pre-programmed Digital Multiplex (DMX) controller Urbis Schréder supplied with its LED lighting scheme allows Reading Council to run a new lighting display every day.The LED handrail is connected to Reading Borough Council’s Mayflower Central Management System (CMS), which it uses to control the majority of its public lighting. Nick Cruse, Operations Director, Schréder, added:“The new LED handrail for the pedestrian/cycle bridge was a complicated installation, with 231 individual sections manufactured and assembled on site and several key design elements inherent in the bridge’s structure.The resounding success of the project demonstrates that Schréder remains at the forefront of modern lighting design and continues to meet new challenges that arise.”

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A specialist installation team from Schréder fitted the LED handrail and colour change feature lighting onto the bridge

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CPD Focus One of the seminars will study the benefits of Modular Underfloor Heating Systems for Tile and Stone Coverings

Four RIBA-accredited CPD seminars from Schlüter Underflooring solutions expert Schlüter-Systems 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.

he RIBA-accredited CPD seminars, lasting 45 minutes each, allow individuals to remain up to date with changes in practice so that they can make informed decisions about which products to request in their specifications. Run during lunch breaks from any business premises requested, the training sessions, which cover a diverse range of topics including solutions for tiling balconies, laying underfloor heating and installing wetrooms, are being offered free of charge with lunch included. 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. Andrew Curry, Schlüter’s Technical and Training Consultant, commented:“The session will provide all the information and knowledge needed, from an integrated approach, on the

solutions for wetroom installations at design and specification stage, and we hope that by the end of the seminar participants will have gained confidence in specifying an integrated solution for wet room installations.” The second seminar being run is called Movement Joints and Uncoupling Membranes for Tile and Stone Coverings. The session will provide information on how to solve problems such as moisture movement in the substrate or drying shrinkage by specifying the appropriate movement joints and uncoupling membranes in specifications. Andrew said: “Participants will come away from the seminar confident in being able to specify movement joints and uncoupling membranes to counteract stresses and prevent future problems, such as failed sealed connections, cracked tiles and joints, from occurring.” Creating a patio, balcony or terrace that lasts the test of time is the third topic to be explored by Schlüter in its brand new seminar, Balcony and Terrace Solutions for Tile and Stone Coverings. The seminar will discuss the importance of using effective modern methods of construction to ensure lasting balcony and terrace installations. It will also explain the importance of waterproofing measures and will look at some of the benefits of the different products currently available on the market. Andrew commented:“We will look at how

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to avoid some of the common problems of balcony construction and refurbishment as well study the product specification process for tiling balconies.” The final seminar being offered by Schlüter will study the benefits of Modular Underfloor Heating Systems for Tile and Stone Coverings. The seminar will explain how these systems help to protect ceramic tile and natural stone floor coverings from cracking, splitting, tenting and debonding and will also explore the theory behind modular screed systems. Andrew said:“Participants will gain an in-depth understanding on how the reduced height and weight benefits of modular screed systems overcome the traditionally associated problems of tile coverings; we will also discuss electrical comfort heating in detail.” All seminars include a 15 minute question and answer session and participants will receive a certificate upon completion.

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Tridonic launches CPD programme Tridonic, a leader in the provision of lighting control and technology, has announced the launch of its CPD programme. The scheme, which currently consists of six separate modules has been certified by CIBSE and is designed to help both CIBSE members and other specifiers and architects keep up to date with the latest developments in lighting technology, its use and surrounding legislation. Understanding the pressures on individuals to meet their annual requirements for CPD training, Tridonic is able to deliver each of these modules in approximately one hour. * simon.blazey@tridonic.com

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British Gypsum CPD promotes best practice in acoustics British Gypsum has launched a new RIBA-approved Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar on the fundamentals of building acoustics, sound absorption and reverberation control in residential, public and commercial buildings. The manufacturer of interior lining systems has developed the one-hour Ceiling Solutions for Improved Acoustic Environments seminar in line with feedback from architects and specifiers to outline the various factors that need to be considered when designing an interior environment. The session also touches on the impact of aesthetics, fire safety and air quality, and the latest regulations and requirements

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Karndean Designflooring releases new RIBA accredited CPD Luxury vinyl flooring specialist Karndean Designflooring has released its latest RIBA approved CPD for architects and specifiers looking to consider the elderly and the vulnerable when designing new spaces. Entitled ‘Inclusive Flooring Design: Where Form and Function Meet Legislation’, the long awaited CPD is set to inform and inspire specifiers designing flooring in environments where the visually impaired, patients with dementia, and the elderly will be present. The curriculum will cover key topics such as reducing the risk of slipping, complying with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and importance of colour contrast and light reflectance values. Importantly, it will introduce guidelines for product selection, maintaining hygienic floors and environmental benefits. * commercial@karndean.co.uk

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Mitsubishi Electric has launched the latest in its free CPDAccredited industry guides with a focus on Chiller technologies and role they can play in helping reduce both energy consumption and running costs in today’s buildings. Legislation such as the F-Gas regulations are forcing many businesses to spend time assessing their cooling systems and rising energy costs also find building owners looking for more energy efficient ways of heating and cooling their premises. The free, independently written guide looks at the key issues facing the industry today and the increasing importance of legislation such as the revision of Part L, as well as regulations like Energy Performance Certificates. * air.conditioning@meuk.mee.com

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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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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Kew Bridge West is an exclusive development of 336 luxury apartments in North London

Exclusive development for luxury apartments Shackerley has demonstrated the design potential and versatility of its Sureclad ventilated cladding offer by supplying an innovative engineered stone facade system for a challenging installation at Kew Bridge West; an exclusive development of 336 luxury apartments in North London.

400m2 of fully prefabricated Sureclad engineered stone cladding, in a natural limestone colourway and honed finish has provided a premium quality aesthetic, for the lower storeys of the nine buildings that form this stunning complex; designed by Stockwool and developed by St James, part of the Berkeley Group. Two circular towers called for smooth rounded facades, presenting Shackerley and Kent-based specialist, facade installation contractor, Stanmore, with a significant

technical challenge. Shackerley’s Sureclad Hang On system was customised to cater for large format curved panels, cut to a radius from engineered stone blocks. In addition, elegantly faceted facades were required to clad curved elevations of adjacent buildings. Shackerley and Stanmore worked very closely together, developing bespoke solutions at every stage, from the facade designs to the meticulous scheduling and palletisation of the prefabricated system. Stanmore’s installers also visited Shackerley to receive expert training in the use of the Sureclad system.

Two circular towers called for smooth rounded facades, presenting Shackerley and Stanmore with a significant technical challenge

As this was the first time that Sureclad had been used with curved engineered stone panels, the companies arranged for the bespoke system to be tested to NHBC criteria at VINCI Technology Centre UK. Construction Director at St James, Brian Paterson, commented: “Shackerley’s system was brought to our attention when we came to value engineer this project. By switching the engineered stone specification to Sureclad, we’ve benefitted from a more flexible and lighter facade solution than originally planned and from very substantial cost savings, whilst still achieving our architects’ original design intention. We’re delighted with the results.” He concluded: “The quality of Kew Bridge West has been recognised within the industry. St James has received an NHBC Seal of Excellence Award for achieving the highest standards in house building at this prestigious development.” 8 www.shackerley.com * info@shackerley.com ( 01257

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Preformed protection and build consistency A cavity wall masonry sill constructed from brick, stone, tile or concrete usually substantially impinges or closes the cavity. In some instances the sill actually connects with the inner leaf. There is a requirement to prevent dampness from permeating inwardly and address cold bridging. An advantageous way of achieving compliance is to incorporate a preformed multi-functional Undersill tray. The Type U Undersill tray is a preformed shaped DPC unit that enables the mason to swiftly create a profiled sill within a cavity wall to a consistent design and shape. The Type U Undersill tray is bedded in position prior to sill construction commencing. It acts as integral formwork into which the sill materials are laid. The front of the Type U projects forward of the masonry face and has a front upturned lip.

This acts as a front edge alignment guide for the mason, and promotes a uniform finish. The Undersill tray has stopends to prevent end water discharge and promote integration with reveal closers. Once the sill has cured a grooved detachment line permits the front of the tray to be removed leaving just the sill projecting. The remainder of the tray remains insitu, acting as a damp course barrier so dampness is prevented from tracking inwardly. The back upstand of Type U tray can incorporate bonded insulation to isolate

National Sailing Academy protected from elements Weatherwell Roofing was contracted to waterproof the roof and walls of the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre, during a winter project that required the skilful application of a variety of Sika Liquid Plastics products. Sat on the seafront in Pwllheli, North Wales, the Welsh National Sailing Academy and Events Centre boasts stunning architecture and design, but was a challenging build. Due to the location of the sailing academy,

the main requirement was to achieve a striking design that could withstand the elements. Sika Liquid Plastics’ liquid applied waterproofing systems fitted the bill and were specified across the building envelope.

and thus reduce thermal cold bridging. The Type U Undersill tray from Cavity Trays of Yeovil combines convenience with build consistency, and is available in numerous profiles to suit customer’s requirements. 8 www.cavitytrays.co.uk

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For the cold roofs, warm roofs and green roof area, totalling over 1000m2, Decothane Delta 25 was applied on to various primed surfaces, from concrete deck to a mix of flat board and tapered Decotherm insulation. All the roof areas were covered by timer decking for use as viewing galleries and cafe seating areas, where a Sika Liquid Plastics protective layer was also used. The Sika Liquid Plastics technical team were on hand throughout the project to offer expert guidance, from initial design and specification to quality control during installation and final inspection, resulting in the issue of single point guarantees. Kristian Lewis, Weatherwell Company Manager, said: “We completed our portion of the project in 14 weeks, despite working through winter in very difficult conditions. Even in low temperatures we were able to expertly apply the Sika Liquid Plastics waterproofing membranes. The liquid applied nature of the products allowed us to get a great finish, even around the more complex detailing.” 8 www.liquidplastics.co.uk

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Alumasc expands Facades Business Development team With further growth predicted for the housebuilding, healthcare and education sectors, Alumasc Facades has appointed three new Business Development Managers, bringing with them many years of experience and industry knowledge. Mark Swift joins Alumasc Facades following 11 years at Kingspan Insulation, where he gained extensive knowledge of the commercial and domestic new build, refurbishment and social housing sectors. Mark is looking forward to utilising his knowledge and experience to deliver

business growth. He comments: “The industry is facing some unprecedented challenges, none more-so than the acute shortage of skilled trade. Alumasc’s forwardthinking evaluation of its marketplace has enabled them to deliver on their commitment to developing new products and innovations to address these needs.” Adam Griffin will be covering the South East of England. Adam has spent 20 years in Construction, with the last 10 years specialising in external facades where he developed extensive sales and technical knowledge of the render market in particular. Adam says: “I aim to use my experience and technical knowledge to further support Alumasc’s well respected facades systems along with their new product development initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of the industry moving forward.” Completing the new team is Jo Checkley who will be covering London and boasts 27 years in the construction sector.

Commenting on her appointment, Jo says: “I’m really excited to be joining Alumasc as they continue to lead the market with new product offerings such as their new Alumasc Ventilated System (AVS) for timber framed construction. In order to secure long term investment from large organisations, it’s essential to be specified at pre-tender stage and I will build those relationships in order to make that possible.” 8 www.alumascfacades.co.uk

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Prot-ecting the build and environment

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is going green to protect its frontline. BAM Construction has won the contract to build two new fire stations at Birley and Parkway. The stations feature a combination of single ply and green roof, constructed by FCB Roofing using Protan VB250 vapour control layer topped with Protan SE membrane on the flat roofs, and G membrane to create the green roof. Birley Fire Station is deliberately low-rise; its sloping green roof will help it blend into the neighbouring hills and wood. Similarly, the two-storey Parkway Station is designed to ‘nestle below the road’. *

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Mike Goodhead to head new ISD division

ISD Solutions, a leader in specialised composite panel construction and cladding solutions, has launched a new division targeting the massive industrial and structural waterproofing sector. ISD Industrial Waterproofing Division will complement existing projects and enhance the range of technical construction services offered to clients, architects and main contractors. The new division will focus on industrial waterproofing installations for bridge decks, loading bays, car parks and associated works as well as commercial and industrial roofing projects; both new build and refurbishment. Mike Goodhead brings over 32 years’ expertise in the waterproofing industry and has worked on some of the UK’s largest projects. *

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Red zinc focal point for academy facade A standing seam VMZINC facade in PIGMENTO Red has been specified by Corstophine and Wright architects to provide the focal point of the Innovation Centre at West Walsall E-ACT Academy. The 20,000ft2 scheme is a facility for 1419 year-olds from all schools in Walsall, specialising in Health and Social Wellbeing diplomas and built using the SCAPE framework. The architects were appointed to create an award-winning building built to maximise carbon reduction and to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. 8 www.vmzinc.co.uk

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Roof refurbishment at two London tourist attractions The National Gallery and the Science Museum – two of London’s major and iconic visitor attractions – have benefitted from a planned roof maintenance programme, using Sika Sarnafil membranes and specialist contractor, Delomac Roofing. Working with the National Gallery since 1995, a programme of roof replacement and thermal upgrading has seen in excess of 12,000m2 of Sika Sarnafil membranes installed, together with insulation, roof lights and walkways in a series of over 30 completed projects. Working closely with the client and architect, specifications have been delivered using the Sika Sarnafil Partner Supply Chain, to ensure watertight and long lasting protection to the priceless works of art on display. At the Science Museum, ageing and poorly insulated roof coverings were targeted for an upgrade and replacement in a series of tender awards, all successfully

won by Delomac and Sika Sarnafil. Brendan McNulty, Director of Delomac Roofing, said: “With the impact of rising utility costs, effective thermal upgrades were completed with the roof works, delivering tangible cost savings.” The Science Museum’s Flight Gallery houses many historic planes, including a Spitfire and a prototype Harrier. Visitors were able to safely enjoy these exhibits without disruption while these important roof works were completed close by. At both sites, environmental and whole life cost considerations were key in material specification – with a target to reduce energy use. Equally, the

lightweight membranes and considered planned specifications allowed system overlays with an entirely flame-free cold application, ensuring minimal internal disturbance to visitor experience. “The roof refurbishments on both buildings have been designed to an exceptionally high standard. Our effective installation, backed by Sika Sarnafil’s robust guarantees ensure the client has peace of mind for years to come,” Brendan added.

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Recticel Insulation’s Eurowall+ secures BBA certification

SIG360 provides rounded insulation guidance An innovative service offering from SIG, a leading supplier of specialist building products in Europe, has offered a number of benefits to a new luxury housing development in the West Midlands. Developed by Town & Country Design & Build Ltd, the four-home Becks Grove development – located in the Solihull village of Meriden – is being built with input from SIG360. Created in order to provide its customers with guidance on the most appropriate products for their projects, the SIG360 Technical Centre’s experts work with the client to create energy efficient properties in order to benefit developers, and ultimately, homeowners. 8 www.sig360.co.uk

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Compact cavity wall insulation from Recticel Insulation has won BBA approval.The accreditation (02/3908) is for Recticel’s premium PIR Eurowall+ product which was launched in the spring to help architects and specifiers meet current Building Regulations without them having to amend existing designs. A U-value of 0.18 W/m²K can be achieved using 90mm Eurowall+ within a 100mm cavity, meeting the requirements of Part L1A England 2013 and Part L1A Wales 2014, meaning that existing designs can be retained to avoid reducing room sizes, which could make the properties less attractive to prospective buyers. *

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Performing for zero carbon timber homes in Bicester

An example of how timber is playing a major role in the UK’s first eco-town NW Bicester is a collaboration between Stewart Milne Timber Systems and the A. Proctor Group, which is providing high thermal performance using off-site modules for rapid construction. Working with Stewart Milne, the A. Proctor Group has supplied its Roofshield and Reflectashield TF 0.81 membranes for pre-assembled modules for the project. These pre-assembled elements enable a pair of semi-detached homes to be weathertight, secure and fully insulated within 72 hours. This method is also helping to provide a safe as well as efficient delivery of the homes on site. *

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Best in the West Just five minutes from Plymouth Sound, and at the centre of one of the UK’s finest cruising grounds lies Plymouth Yacht Haven. The Five Gold Anchor marina now has outstanding washrooms after recently undertaking a major refurbishment. With thousands of people visiting from year to year, Plymouth Yacht Haven wanted a strong, robust yet stylish washroom system that would stand the test of time. Taking this into account, Amwell’s durable and contemporary Minima system was ideal for

this project. With its smooth fitting doors and slimline brushed stainless steel headrails and pilasters this was a perfect choice for Plymouth Yacht Haven. Alongside Amwell’s Minima cubicles in Tungsten & Onyx, solid surface vanity units were also specified in

State-of-the art hygiene facilities for Elms Bank

Elms Bank Specialist Arts College, in Bury is rated ‘outstanding’ for its secondary education provision for young people with complex learning and physical disabilities.With pupil numbers expanding, Elms has opened a two-storey extension to appropriately accommodate students. Each of the rooms are equipped with a Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita wash & dry toilet with touch-sensitive operating switch, electrically height-adjustable basin, full room hoist, plus a shower with shower seat or changing bench.The Clos-o-Matmanufactured by Total Hygiene looks like a conventional WC yet has built-in douching and drying, eliminating the need for the user or their carer to wipe clean after toileting. *

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Maxwood Washrooms stars in West End development

Stylish commercial washrooms from Maxwood have a starring role in an impressive development in London’s West End. The new building at 55 St James’ Street creates over 23,000ft2 of Grade A office accommodation, designed to attract a high calibre of tenant. The internal fit-out includes high quality male, female and DDA compliant washrooms, custommade and installed by Maxwood over seven floors. In keeping with the project’s prestigious specification, the washrooms feature a distinctive cast of luxury materials, from real wood veneer cubicles and decorative glass duct panelling to high performance hardware with an attractive copper-coloured finish. *

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Cyclone, a natural stone finish effect. Minima is available in a variety of materials, from high pressure laminate (HPL) to glass to real wood veneer. Solid grade laminate (SGL) was specifically chosen on this job, as it is a durable, versatile material that can cater for wet and dry areas, and it can handle a high volume of traffic. It was installed throughout the toilet cubicles, changing cubicles and shower cubicles proving its ability to accommodate each area. Amwell aims to meet all of its customers needs. Plymouth Yacht Haven is a fantastic example to show how flexible it is for each individual project. Plymouth Yacht Haven was not afraid to explore with Amwell’s systems and ask for something out of the ordinary. Minima cubicles were specified for the toilets and changing areas, but rather than having standard stainless steel 80mm pilasters, they requested a width that suited their needs with material between pilasters, creating a very unique style for the boatyard facilities.

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Hayley heads home improvement franchise With Granite Transformations’ Chief Operating Officer, Danny Hanlon, taking up an equivalent post in the Group’s North American operation, General Manager, Hayley Fenn now assumes dayto-day responsibility for running the UK and Ireland retail franchise, renowned for its high quality kitchen and bathroom makeovers. She will manage the head office team, oversee business growth across the showroom network and provide franchise owners with effective marketing, technical and operational support. She is one of a growing number of women engaged in senior management and ownership roles within the UK franchise industry, far above the average proportion in other sectors. 8 www.granitetransformations.co.uk

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Aspects tap collection fuses form and function With design informed by in-depth market research into homeowner preferences, the Aspects collection of taps from Mira Showers is carefully crafted to complement any contemporary bathroom while delivering the superior performance and reliability for which the company is renowned. Each of the seven models in the Aspects collection offers the full range of product types: monobloc, basin and bath pillars, bath filler, and bath shower mixer. And each range works on all pressures, has integrated push button diverters, and has flush fitting aerators for easy cleaning – everything the modern homeowner demands. The seven designs within the collection are: Honesty: Mira’s research found that consumers see Cubism as the height of modernity in the bathroom so this range features mirror flat faces, crisp edges and flush surfaces of the body and spout. Evolve: Evolve brassware is geometrically

styled and designed to remove the usual wedge cut-out from the back of the lever and the usual bite-out from the spout for the aerator. Comfort: Comfort takes inspiration a popular design style but makes it more rounded and curved. Revive: the Revive style takes period features, such as the capstan taps, but adds a contemporary touch so they complement either a period or a modern new build home. Virtue: this heritage design features authentic Victorian details such as the indices for hot and cold. Precision: compatible with many

contemporary bathroom suites, the Precision range delivers a distinctive look to the brassware market. It is both elegant and functional as the tap’s tall body provides the minimum footprint needed to house the cartridge and waterway. Fluency: this design features a ‘raceway’ shaped control lever that appears to simply hover above spout but can be operated with just a finger or the side of the hand, offering effortless ease of use for all. 8 www.mirashowers.co.uk

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Crisp Designed specified Allura luxury vinyl tile in the spring forest stripe colourway for the two tea stations

Forbo helps to create dynamic workspace Modular floor coverings from Forbo Flooring Systems have helped to create a distinctive and dynamic environment for leading data solutions company Qlik at its new offices at Tower 42 in London.

ark Crick, Design Director of Crisp Designed Ltd, who was appointed to design and refit the offices, explains: “The client wanted an interior that was different, yet professionally welcoming to clients, so we came up with several bright and zany designs. We had a strict budget and deadline, so it was important to use a reliable and efficient flooring manufacturer.”

Tessera Alignment, a sophisticated and cleverly textured cut and loop carpet tile, was specified in the popular nucleus colour throughout the main office space. This was peppered with another perfectly coordinated Alignment carpet tile featuring a vivid green accent colour. Designed to complement the most contemporary commercial interiors, Alignment has a multi-height loop construction with a

Tessera Alignment was specified in the popular nucleus colour throughout the main office space

bold directional theme, tempered by the introduction of intersecting random blocks of rich cut pile. Breakout zones and other feature areas were emphasised with luxurious fusion bonded Westbond carpet tiles. Organic curves and fluid wavy lines were cut into the floor space in bright lime green, jet black and anthracite to mirror the curvilinear furniture. The dense and plush nature of these cut pile tiles has added texture to the floor space and helped to maintain excellent acoustic levels. In direct contrast, Crisp Designed specified Allura luxury vinyl tile in the spring forest stripe colourway for the two tea stations, providing a durable resilient surface that is easy to clean and maintain and which perfectly replicates Qlik’s brand colours. “This was a challenging brief in terms of balancing the vibrant and dynamic vision with the budget but Forbo hit the mark for us,” comments Mark. “We were able to source a virtually unlimited range of suitable products from one supplier, with the option of combining different colourways into bespoke designs, and we benefitted from highly efficient service and delivery.” 8 www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/offices * info.flooring.uk@forbo.com ( 0844

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings F. Ball products top of the class A range of high performance floor preparation products from F. Ball have been used in the refurbishment of Southborough High School in Surbiton, Surrey. F. Ball’s Stopgap Green Bag floor smoothing underlayment and the brand new F. Ball Stycco Flex rapid curing flexible adhesive in a tube were used to create a professional, lasting finish for the main corridor of the school. By using professionally formulated, high performance products from F. Ball, contractors were able to complete the installation of new floorcoverings within the timescale allowed leading up to the start of term. *

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Knauf know-how accelerates primary school build

Innovative fixing systems combined with top class design and technical support from Knauf, the manufacturer of lightweight building materials and systems, has accelerated and simplified the construction of Hampshire’s first ‘all-through’ school. The drylining sub-contractor, MTEC Walling, believes that using Knauf’s Linear fixing system to install Cleaneo Akustik perforated plasterboard shaved around 15% from this element of the construction schedule. Simon Alford from Hampshire County Council property services comments that Knauf’s simplified the specification using the same board throughout for the walls and partitions and Cleaneo Akustik for the ceilings to achieve the robust finish and to meet the acoustic standards set out in Building Bulletin 93. *

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High design and hardwearing vinyl flooring from UK manufacturer Polyflor was used to create a brand new bar area for fans to socialise in at the home of Cardiff Blues rugby club, Cardiff Arms Park. A mix of wood and stone effect designs, from the Forest fx PUR sheet vinyl flooring collection and Expona Design PUR luxury vinyl tile range were both used in this updated cafe bar area. Forest fx flooring in Rustic Oak and Expona Design tiles in Atlantic Slate were selected to complement the traditional bar area and rugby union themed decor in the suite. 8 www.polyflor.com

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Mapei launches Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus

Playtime with Polyflor at Paper Moon Day Nursery

Polyflor’s recently relaunched Polysafe Wood fx PUR vinyl safety flooring was selected to help create a safe, child-friendly environment at the Paper Moon Day Nursery in Woodbeck, Nottinghamshire. Polysafe Wood fx is a decorative safety floorcovering available in 12 authentic wood effect designs with in-built sustainable wet slip resistance to reduce the risk of slipping in commercial or residential areas. The popular Polysafe Wood fx range now features six new on-trend designs, giving a more contemporary feel to the collection. The product is fully HSE compliant and classified as low slip potential. 8 www.polyflor.com

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Mapei has announced the launch of Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus to its range of Ultrabond Eco Adhesives. Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus is a ready to use, light beige paste, which benefits from a fast, strong initial grab, allowing traffic after only 3-5 hours. This universal high temperature acrylic, wet-bed dispersion adhesive, bonds vinyl/rubber sheet and tile, PVC-backed carpet and luxury vinyl tiles with ease. The adhesive can be used with underfloor heating systems. Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus is extremely easy to apply with good peel strength with high resistant to shear stresses, with the added advantage of being a high temperature adhesive. *

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IKO’s Terrazzo is the ultimate floorfiller IKO PLC’s new mastic asphalt product ‘Terrazzo’ has been recently used to create a stylish and durable floor in a new Brighton nightclub. Contractors Bell Asphalt worked with architect Andrew Haythornthwaite to specify, design and install the 200m2 floor.Terrazzo is an innovative, hard-wearing material which produces a seamless and durable surface – the perfect choice for a busy nightclub. It’s easy to clean and, if damaged, inexpensive to repair, which makes it a truly versatile product suitable for many high-traffic locations such as hotel lobbies or reception areas in commercial buildings. It is also contemporary in look, with a high quality, glossy finish. *

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Mapei was asked by Ostick and Williams Architects in Belfast, to provide a system of products for the refurbishment of the shopping centre

Mapei helps refurbishment of shopping centre A complete system of Mapei products have been installed in the Monaghan Shopping Centre, North East Ireland.

apei was asked by Ostick and Williams Architects in Belfast, to provide a system of products for the refurbishment of the shopping centre due to movement in the substrate; resulting in cracking and de-bonding of the existing porcelain tiles.The products were supplied and installed by Armatile, and included three main systems of Mapei products, being used to repair the substrate and install new tiling on the 1400m2 of retail and leisure space. When all the existing tiles, decorative flooring and residual adhesive was removed large cracks in the screed were exposed. The first system of Mapei products specified were to replace areas of screed. This system of repair included Epojet, Eporip, Planicrete and Topcem. Cracks in the existing screed were repaired using Eporip and Epojet. In several sections of the project a screed containing the Mapei Topcem binder was installed to repair the substrate; using Planicrete to bond the new screed to the existing screed and concrete substrate. The second system of Mapei products installed were used to smooth the

total area to a tolerance of SR1 for the installation of large format porcelain tiles. The screed was primed with Eco Prim T then, where needed, levelled with Ultraplan Renovation Screed levelling compound. The third system of Mapei products were used to complete the installation of the Pamesa Ikam ADZ tiles. Around 1400m2 of 600 x 600mm tiles were installed in ‘bays’, using Mapei’s Keraquick, rapid-setting

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flexible tile adhesive and Mapei’s Ultracolor Plus grey flexible grout. Mapetex, an anti-fracture membrane, which protects tiled surfaces from substrate stresses, was fixed using a combination of Mapei’s rapid-setting Keraquick adhesive, and Latex Plus, an admixture that provides elasticity and improves the deformability of the adhesive. This combination of Keraquick adhesive and Latex Plus admixture was continued to install the tiles throughout the centre. Mapei’s flexible, versatile, multi-purpose grout Ultracolor Plus and its solvent-free, mould resistant silicone sealant Mapesil AC, was used to enhance the overall aesthetics of the new facilities.The project took nine months in total to complete. Founded in 1937, Mapei is the world-leading 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 including, ceramic tiles, natural stone, resilient flooring and wood. Also included are 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. 8 www.mapei.co.uk * info@mapei.co.uk ( 0121

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Interface creates foundation for biophilic design

When refurbishing the Water Sciences Department at Cranfield University, Interface’s Concept Designer, Amy Farn, suggested Interface’s Human Nature collection for the 100m² area of floor space in the coffee shop and breakout space. Inspired by the varying colours, textures and patterns in nature, the range was used to delineate the area from surrounding offices and create a space for students to relax, interact and study communally. Skinny plank shaped, nickel coloured tiles with a pebbled pattern (Human Nature 810, 840 and 850), were used alongside a kiwi accent tile, which mimics the tones and variation in grass (Human Nature 830). *

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All eyes are on Expona flooring

Luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor’s Expona range were chosen by high street opticians Vision Express to create a fresh and contemporary look for its new store in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. Two stunning designs from the Expona Commercial PUR collection were installed by Floortec Ltd flooring contractors. A mix of wood and stone effect designs were used on the shop floor, with a large square of the Warm Grey Concrete design placed in the middle of the room, surrounded with the Grey Limed Oak wood effect shade. This grey oak design was also fitted throughout the eye testing suites at the back of the store. *

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Flooring contractor Designer Contracts has expanded its regional facilities in North London and Essex and the South West. Based in a new development in Romford, the North London and Essex depot will be the largest regional office at 15,000ft2 – almost double the size of the previous premises which were 8500ft2 – offering a significant increase in the amount of storage capacity. The team in the South West has relocated from its original base in Exeter to a new unit in Topsham, which has excellent links to the M5, and has enabled the team to treble its storage capacity. 8 www.designercontracts.com

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Sika donates to Rainbow House charity

Customised cladding from OSMO Wood cladding is fast becoming a highly sought after material for external coverings. Osmo UK, the wood and finishes expert, offers a quality wood cladding range, which provides a natural and attractive finish to a property. Osmo’s range of ready to install, custom made external cladding can be tailored to each individual’s desire and offers a choice of profiles, wood species, colours and the finish. The finish protects the cladding from weathering so that it does not crack, flake, peel or blister.

Sika has donated its ComfortFloor Pro to provide a high-quality and attractive flooring system to support the treatment of children with disabilities at the new charityfunded Rainbow House facility in Lancashire. Consisting of a soft polyurethane resin combined with a rubber crumb matting, ComfortFloor Pro from Sika proved ideal for the children and staff. Sika has also donated its Sikagard Hygienic Wall coatings for the whole interior of Rainbow House.The coatings complement the flooring system by offering the same seamless properties as ComfortFloor, aiding cleaning by providing a surface that is hard-wearing and free from joints, seams and other features that provide a hiding place for dirt and bacteria. *

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Learning in style Working in collaboration with Knauf – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of lightweight building materials and systems – Associated Architects were able to refurbish a wood-panelled university lecture theatre to a tight budget while remaining sympathetic to the original design. Arthur Thomson Hall is the principal medicine lecture theatre at the University of Birmingham. According to Rav Kumar, the Project Architect, Knauf’s technical input made a substantial contribution to the final outcome. “We wanted a material that was flexible, simple, and offered a range of finishes. The panel’s ability to be laminated by almost any product, with little impact on the overall cost, was a significant plus point for us.”

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Rinnai welcomes advent of ‘transparent’ Energy Labelling Rinnai, designer and manufacturer of the Infinity range of continuous flow gas fired water heaters, welcomed the implementation of the ERP and Energy Labelling Directive on 26th September as its expansive range of water heaters can satisfy a complete range of load profiles and all units are A-rated. In September, the Energy Related Products (ERP) Directive, incorporating Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Directives for water heaters (Lot 2) came into force, meaning that water-heating products sold in the UK need to meet minimum energy performance criteria in order to be legally placed on the market, and will require an energy label. “The Energy Labelling Directive offers transparency to specifiers, installers and end users who will now have a clear guide for choosing the most efficient units available,” says Tony Gittings, Managing Director of Rinnai UK.

“Rinnai now brings to market the most expansive range of A-rated appliances, that have load profiles suitable for both domestic and commercial projects. Our appliances range from load profile(s) for small domestic models to XXL sized commercial units,” says Gittings. Rinnai is also set up to offer installers expert help with system labelling. The onus of labelling in this scenario falls on the installer, rather than the manufacturer, who will be responsible for system labels for those installations that combine a water heater with renewables, for example.

Rinnai has been working well ahead of the deadline for ERP and took delivery of its coveted A-rated labels in July. To get to that stage, Rinnai had all of its appliances tested twice. The first test was carried out at the Rinnai headquarters in Japan, where units underwent rigorous interrogation by the company’s expert engineers and then again by notified body who awarded the rating. 8 www.rinnaiuk.com

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Vent-Axia’s electric heating range highly commended Sussex-based Vent-Axia has been highly commended at this year’s Electrical Industry Awards in the Marketing Initiative of the Year category.The judges were impressed by the creativity of its highly successful ‘Adam & Eve it’ campaign which doubled heating enquiries in the first two months and increased sales in month one by over £30,000.Vent-Axia launched the campaign to raise awareness of its range of heating products and to promote the fact that the company offers more than just ventilation.The ‘Would you Adam & Eve it? Vent-Axia does heating too!’ awareness marketing campaign was designed to stand out and used a range of marketing collateral such as interactive banners, till wobblers, floor stickers and giveaways. *

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Rinnai goes solo in UK first Rinnai, a leading continuous flow gas fired water heater manufacturer, has launched its latest innovation, the Infinity Solo Re-Circulator water heater with storage combined. The Infinity Solo range of condensing and condensing low NOX water heaters is the first Rinnai product for the UK to combine the advanced technology of its wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless steel storage cylinder all in one. Infinity Solo is renewables compatible so the customer can, at a later date, integrate a solar thermal or heat pump system with minimal alterations as the units will come pre-fitted with relevant tap ins to accommodate renewable technologies. *

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Waterloo goes urban

Waterloo Air Products’ latest range of grilles features an ‘industrial edge’, to meet the requirements for air distribution in minimalist building design that calls for exposed ductwork. The Urban Grille is manufactured from 1.6mm galvanised steel, and has been designed specifically for projects where exposed ductwork is a feature of a building’s design. Three models are available, Urban Curve (UC), Urban Flat (UF) and Urban End (UE). A range of options includes removable cores, adjustable horizontal or vertical blades and blade pitches depending on the application and model required. 8 www.waterloo.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Facades Levolux takes a Vue in Farnborough

Modus maxes UK’s top energy ratings

Modus is one of two leading systems from Eurocell to achieve the BRFC’s Window Energy Rating (WER) of A++. This landmark award is further recognition of Modus’s market-leading energy efficiency characteristics. The company’s Eurologik system has also been similarly recognised. Modus designs with the new A++ rating include casement, reversible and tilt and turn; together with the Eurologik 70 casement. These windows are among the very first to achieve the ‘A++’ band in England & Wales for WERs since the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) launched the new rating in May 2015.A++ is only given to those windows with an energy index value equal to or greater than +20.

The long awaited Vue cinema in Farnborough is now open, with an ultra-modern exterior featuring an innovative Screening Solution from Levolux, the UK’s leading specialist.The cinema occupies a prominent position, so special attention was given to its external appearance to create a positive impression to visitors. As a result, Levolux was approached to design, supply and install an unusual screening solution. Each fin, which measures 200mm deep by 50mm thick, is arranged vertically and is formed from two extruded pieces. A straight lower portion is topped by a curved aluminium extrusion that helps to screen roof plant and equipment from view, at ground level and from overlooking buildings. *

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Kawneer expands its curtain wall portfolio

British architectural aluminium systems supplier, Kawneer has enhanced its curtain wall portfolio with the launch of a fast-track, dry-glazed unitised system. The AA265 – a structurally-glazed modular system – incorporates a threechamber system and overlapping gasket design for optimum weather tightness. Its dry-glazed assembly gives the building team a unique set of benefits including factory fabrication to ensure additional quality control and rapid on-site installation. In addition, if access during installation is limited, the AA265 system can be installed under restrictive working conditions, with the building remaining occupied.

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Architectural glass for executive homes One of the UK’s leading specialist suppliers of architectural glass elements and associated fittings, D R Services, works with a wide range of clients and advises on the most appropriate products to achieve practical and elegant solutions for both domestic and commercial projects. With transparency and purity of colour paramount, striking low-iron glass screens framed in mirror polished 316 stainless steel were supplied by D R Services to separate a gym and pool area from an entertainment room. The screens incorporate a full height 2.5m sliding door, while the low-iron glass provides very high light transmission and is practically colourless. *

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Abloy recognised at Security & Fire Excellence Awards Security expert Abloy UK has been announced as a finalist in two categories at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2015. Now in their 17th year, the awards aim to break new ground in highlighting the very best people, projects and processes the UK’s security sector has to offer. Abloy’s PROTEC2 CLIQ Online Key has been acknowledged in the Access Control Product of the Year category for its flexibility, timesaving and ease of use, revolutionising remote access control by bringing it into the mobile era. In addition, Abloy’s PROTEC2 CLIQ solution has also been shortlisted as Installation of the Year, for improving medicine management efficiency in the NHS. *

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School injects shards of colour

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems; with its approved fabricator Veranti Systems, has completed a new build 2 form entry Catholic Primary School in Poplar, East London. Formed out of a merger of two schools the bright and eye-catching design uses brick to match the surrounding area and is wrapped with shards of colour in the form of Brise Soleil.The overhanging roof ensures extra shading; with the roof line being reminiscent of Poplar’s ship building past and the skyline of London’s Canary Wharf featuring as the backdrop. The school has been shortlisted for a 2015 ‘Construction Award’. 8 www.comar-alu.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Facades Major office refurbishment from Kawneer

Elements from the complete portfolio of glazing systems from leading architectural aluminium supplier Kawneer, were specified for the major refurbishment of a derelict office building in 90 Hills Road, Cambridge; which had been derelict for seven years. Kawneer’s curtain walling, windows, doors and framing systems were selected by Barber Casanovas Ruffles chartered architects for the project. Kawneer’s AA100 zone-drained curtain walling with narrower 50mm sightlines, were used for screen and window replacement.The £1.7m refurbishment also featured Kawneer’s 451PT framing system with series 190 heavy-duty commercial entrance and low/medium-duty swing doors. *

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Enchanced choice of panels for Schueco’s range of doors

Customers of Schueco UK can now choose products from leading German door panel specialist, Adeco – longtime supplier to Schueco customers in other European countries.This option will give UK clients a greatly improved choice of stylish, high-end design options for Schueco entrance doors. Constructed from the highest quality aluminium, Adeco’s comprehensive product portfolio includes modern, contemporary designs as well as more traditional styles. Adeco offers three panel types – infill, single-sided leaf enclosing and double-sided leaf enclosing. Schueco doors fitted with Adeco panels take all standard Schueco fittings including handles, hinges and locks. *

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The Close the Door campaign has named GEZE UK, which manufactures door and window control systems, as the exclusive sponsor representing the automatic door industry. The nationwide campaign aims to persuade retailers to save energy and create a better environment for staff and shoppers by reversing their open door policies. GEZE is the only door control company to support the campaign, which was launched following a winter walk by founder Jeannie Dawkins, who became concerned after seeing how hot air from the open shop doorways was melting the ice on the street. To find out more about the Close the Door campaign, visit www.closethedoor.org.uk. 8 www.geze.co.uk

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Crittall windows for London’s Melbourne House

Unique slide & fold doors and windows from VBH

Invisifold and VBH have teamed up to develop and launch an exciting new system for slide & fold doors and windows. The system, known as greenteQ Invisifold, is unique and will be available for most profile systems over the coming months.The new system is being introduced by VBH this winter and includes applications for doors, tilt & turn windows and even outward opening casement windows.VBH advises that as far as it is aware, this is the only solution that allows standard profiles to be used for slide & fold door and window applications. 8 www.vbhgb.com

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Melbourne House is one of four buildings that comprise central London’s Aldwych Quarter. The 450,000ft2 complex experienced a major refurbishment in 1974 which involved the removal of the original subdivided windows and their substitution with undivided, plain glazing.This seriously compromised the external appearance of the building.The latest refurbishment; undertaken by main contractor ISG, involved the replacement of all windows between the second and eighth floors with new double-glazed, openable Crittall Corporate W20 windows. The specification of openable windows also enables the glazing to be cleaned from inside the building. *

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VBH now stocks Maco Multi-Matic system Hardware specialist VBH now stocks Multi-Matic, the latest tilt and turn system from Maco. Multi-Matic is available in both surface fit and ‘Invisible’ concealed hinge versions, and in standard and PAS24 security configurations. PAS24 kits feature IS (Intelligent Security) mushroom roller cams, which are adjustable for compression and height.The revolving action of the cam means that operation is very smooth even on security windows that include many locking points. Multi-Matic has been developed with an eye on fully and semi automated window assembly lines. Features include Klix-fix clips that hold the hardware into the Eurogroove prior to fixing and a ‘crop & punch’ connection system. *

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Building Elements

New light on waste recycling Mid-Sussex District Council has opened a refuse and recycling depot at Haywards Heath. Designed by Milan Babic Architects, its crisp simplicity is a dramatic example of the Kalwall translucent cladding system in action. Replacing an existing 50 year-old depot, the new building is designed to be more environmentally friendly, reducing the Council’s greenhouse gas emissions, its energy consumption and use of water, thereby generating long term financial

savings and other benefits for every resident of the district. The project boasts a number of new technologies to reduce running costs and the carbon footprint including photovoltaic cells and rainwater collection tanks. It also

benefits from the use of highly insulating Kalwall cladding which helps to reduce both energy consumption and heat loss by diffusing natural daylight across the interior. Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. Even on cloudy days, the offices are bathed with natural daylight, both from the cladding and the roof above the workshop which means less artificial lighting. Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products. The company has had all three of its ISO certifications successfully renewed for three years: OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management, ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification and ISO 9001 Quality Management certification. 8 www.structura-uk.com

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Vision Design Projects introduces new addition to its range 3D detection reduces lift door damage Copenhagen Airport has reduced the frequency of lift door accidents by 90% thanks to Panachrome 3D light curtains from Avire. When 14 of the airport’s lifts were protected by standard 2D light curtains, employees driving trucks would regularly misjudge their approach and collide with the doors. During that period there were between one and five incidents of door damage recorded every day. Following installation of Avire’s 3D detectors, that number had dropped to three a month. Panachrome 3D detectors are suitable for a wide variety of doors, including both centreand side-opening.Typical applications include airports, hospitals, hotels and public buildings. 8 www.avire-global.com

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A leading structural and architectural glass trade contractor Vision Design Projects has announced the addition of Glas Marte (GM) Glass Railing system to its range. The innovative modular system resolves many historic glass railing design issues and takes the tolerance control and the final installed visual lines to previously aspirational levels. The GM Glass Railing system offers flexible design solutions via nine fixing profile solutions (each of which can be adapted further to suit specific conditions), and the assurance that testing has been carried out in compliance with the (ABP) TRAV General Test Certificate. *

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Saracen Small Works fast tracks London charity project

Saracen Interiors has completed a fast turnaround office refurbishment project for international animal welfare organisation, the Brooke.The leading workplace consultant’s Small Works division provided the London-based charity with a mix of services including space planning, furniture removal, refurbishment and furniture supply.The project was finished in just two weeks with the majority of work completed outside of office hours to minimise disruption for the charity that specialises in the care and wellbeing of working horses, donkeys and mules overseas in developing communities. Gordon MacBean at the Brooke comments: “The job was given full care and consideration at every level and we’re more than happy with the finished results. *

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Building Elements Clean safely with high reach window cleaning equipment

New oak flooring for Sheffield University Kingspan Access Floors has secured an order for 200m2 of its pioneering new Attiro accessible oak flooring to be installed in a £30m building constructed by Balfour Beatty for Sheffield Hallam University. Attiro secures magnetically to Kingspan steel encapsulated raised access flooring, achieving the look of a traditional wood floor but without limiting access to the raised floor and void beneath. Because Attiro is installed at the fit-out stage there is far less chance of damage, if a stave does need to be replaced it can be easily removed, and the floor can be walked on as soon as it has been laid.

Arco, a leading safety company, has launched a new range of High Reach Window Cleaning Equipment to help prevent falls from height. With kits that extend up to 10m, and additional poles available extending up to 20m window cleaners can now work safely with their feet firmly on the ground. Arco recommends that window cleaners to opt for a water fed pole system that facilitates the cleaning of windows up to 20m high.The Unger nLite HydroPower Range uses pure water applied with a water fed pole system to offer a fast, safe and effective method of cleaning windows. Pure water offers superior cleaning power, leaving glass and surfaces spotless. *

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Mira Flight Safe lands with panache

Styling its rooms towards the design conscious traveller, Ibis Styles hotel group has specified the Flight Safe shower tray developed by Mira Showers – one of the UK’s market-leading manufacturers of showers and showering accessories – to provide anti-slip security for its guests that matches the contemporary appearances of its bathrooms. Combining the utmost in bathroom safety with easy maintenance, the Mira Flight Safe shower tray incorporates two elements – Mira Safe and BioCote – that are actually part of the tray itself rather than a finish that can wear out or peel away so the tray will retain its anti-slip and antibacterial properties for its whole life.

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It’s all square as Eurocell enhances Skypod range

Building upon the market-leading success of the Skypod range of skylights, Eurocell has announced its latest model – the SkypodSQ.This square skylight presents perfectly balanced sight lines and, due to its simple but ingenious four-hip design, lets in more natural light than conventional designs of equivalent surface area. Designed with the installer in mind, SkypodSQ can be fitted quickly and accurately because there are no mitring or awkward angles to cut – just assemble and screw into place using the pre-drilled screw holes. Skypod’s success in the market is due in no small part to its good looks and aesthetics especially when compared to other PVC-U systems. *

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thestudio offers greater flexibility with magnetic plaster

British Gypsum has helped leading city centre meeting and event venue, thestudio, enhance its distinctive customer offering using Thistle Magnetic Plaster.The innovative venue has installed the magnetic walls in two of its most popular rooms to aid creative activities and collaboration during group discussions.Whiteboard paint has also been applied to the plaster to make it fully interactive and enable users to get creative with their ideas during discussions. British Gypsum’s innovative Thistle Magnetic Plaster provides a smooth, high quality surface that attracts magnets and can be used to create a highly interactive space, making it ideal for creative environments. *

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The Golf Classic gets set for another year of golf

For 24 years, the Golf Classic tournament has provided hundreds of golfers with the opportunity to play enjoyable golf and build profitable business partnerships.This year’s competition is set to be one of the best with all entrants competing for a place in the Grand Final held at Hanbury Manor Country Club’s acclaimed England championship golf course.The winners of the tournament receive an impressive trophy and £200 Pro Shop vouchers each. But there is more than one way to win, there are prizes for the Runner up team, Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive. Each two ball team plays in a six round knock-out competition and the first round tees-off in March 2016. 8 www.thegolfclassic.co.uk

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Building Elements

Fitness World’s security is in the best of health When Denmark’s largest chain of fitness centres, Fitness World, wanted to maximise its security and optimise efficiency across 150 locations, it chose a solution from Siemens using a state-of-the-art intruder alarm from Vanderbilt. Security is a high priority for the company and ensuring that only authorised personnel can enter the building is vital. However, issues such as false alarms and members forgetting their entry cards meant that Niclas Pedersen, the company’s IT Manager,

would often be contacted to resolve the issue, taking up valuable time during his working day and often late into the evening. Flemming Lorentzen, Key Account Manager at Siemens, comments: “It was clear that the existing system was

Be safe not sorry when selecting adhesive anchors

A construction fixings failure in a safety-critical installation can have potentially fatal consequences. Adhesive, also known as chemical or resin, anchors range from high performance Pure Epoxy and Vinylesters to the popular and widely used Polyester products. Polyester anchors are all too often subject to misuse. In order to make an informed, and ultimately safe, choice DEWALT believe it’s important to understand the key differences between the various resin-bonded anchors. Its recently-launched range of fixing systems includes the three main types of adhesive anchor mentioned above. Each type is approved to the relevant ETA and is specifically formulated to provide a unique set of properties to suit various applications. *

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Extended options for SuDS on new developments

Hydro International is launching the Hydro-Brake Agile flow control, marking a significant new opportunity for highly-efficient surface water attenuation with the lowest-possible flood storage volumes to meet stringent planning and Sustainable Drainage Systems requirements. Simple, cost-effective and easy-to-install, the float-activated Hydro-Brake Agile extends the Hydro-Brake Flow Control Series; a versatile toolbox of precision-engineered flow controls for every project and budget. The Hydro-Brake Agile meets stringent stipulations for surface water discharge rates and can be engineered to achieve the lowest-possible flood storage. It can therefore help developers meet strict planning requirements. *

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causing Niclas severe inconvenience. After listening to his concerns I was confident that a solution comprising Vanderbilt’s SPC intruder detection technology and the Siemens Remote Service Centre would address the problem, by combining state-of-the-art technology with remote monitoring. It meant that many of the issues he was having to deal with personally could be resolved by our highly trained team, without compromising the overall security of the sites.” Designed with ease of use in mind, the Vanderbilt SPC intruder alarm system boasts extensive automatic and manual facilities for event verification. As a further aid to dependable operation, all units in the range have integrated emergency power sources. Together with continuous functionality monitoring, these ensure that each module is self-sufficient and that the system will continue to work correctly even if the mains power fails. In such an event, the Siemens Remote Service Centre is immediately notified and prompt remedial action initiated. 8 www.vanderbiltindustries.com

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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. 8 www.popuppower.co.uk

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Building Elements SharpView from EyeLynx secures solar farms

Intelligent SharpView CCTV systems from Zaun Group company EyeLynx have provided perimeter protection within budget and time constraints at several locations across the country. EyeLynx’s Pharos all-in-one Rapid Deployment Wireless cameras with slave cameras have been installed around the perimeters to provide 24/7 site security and asset protection. Pharos units record full HD1080p video and tracks potential intrusions on site using iLIDS approved advanced video analytics.The sites are monitored from a Remote Video Receiving Centre (RVRC) where trained operators can respond to events on site and make audio challenges where necessary using IMMIX software. *

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Trouble free parking at Tondu Primary School

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Kallisto selected to exhibit at ARCHITECT@WORK

Kallisto, the pre-cast concrete spiral and helical division of Milbank Concrete Products, has been selected to exhibit at the prestigious ARCHITECT@WORK exhibition on stand 12. On hand to offer advice on how to achieve stunning, durable pre-cast spiral and helical stair case solutions, visitors to the stand can learn more about how each individual pre-cast staircase by Kallisto is individually designed, manufactured and installed to meet the specific requirements of each unique development.What’s more, its dedicated team of specialists will be available to explain the practical reasons behind utilising concrete stairs and how they can prove to be a superior and more versatile alternative to traditional methods. *

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Parking for school buses and cars can be a problem outside many rural schools but not at Tondu Primary School near Bridgend, South Wales. An extensive asphalted parking area has been created next to the school with surface water drainage channels supplied by Hauraton Limited. 150m of FASERFIX KS 100 Fibre Reinforced Concrete channels fitted with Class E600 ductile iron gratings were installed by Churngold Construction in the school bus drop-off area with a further 50m of RECYFIX PLUS 100 Class D400 channels in the adjacent car park. RECYFIX channels are made from tough, 100% recycled polypropylene. Both channels have galvanised steel reinforcement housings that take the gratings. 8 www.drainage-projects.co.uk * janine.kennedy@hauraton.co.uk

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Sky partnership to deliver premium TV services

Gas network turns to prison style security

One of the UK’s largest gas distributors has specified prison-style double skin steel mesh and special fence toppings to secure its gas distribution network across the north of England.They turned to Zaun Group and its HiSec DualSkin and Flexible Steel Topping (FST) products. Zaun’s HiSec DualSkin has been specifically designed for sites that need a more secure solution and features two layers of the traditional HiSec 358 welded mesh with 76.2 x 12.7mm open mesh sections. HiSec DualSkin conforms to BS1722 Part 14 Category 4 and has been extensively used in prisons and by the Ministry of Defence to protect high security assets.

Sky has formed a partnership with Fibre Options to offer premium TV services to residents of the new Greenwich Peninsula development in London.The landmark development by Knight Dragon is set to provide 15,720 new homes.All homes are to be fitted with Fibre to the Home (FTTH) technology delivering speeds up to 1Gbps. As part of the partnership between Fibre Options and Sky, residents who sign up to the purefibre highspeed (1Gbps or 100Mbps) broadband packages from Fibre Options will also be offered the opportunity to access Sky’s full range of premium TV services, including Sky+HD, and will receive a basic Sky TV package free for the first 12 months. *

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Portakabin Hire announces £22m invesment in new fleet

Portakabin Hire has announced a £22m investment in new modular buildings available for hire. This is in response to the rising demand for accommodation for interim use in both the commercial and public sectors and will make the Group’s hire fleet among the newest in the UK. Portakabin Hire can deliver both specially-designed projects and standardised accommodation solutions, on sites with restricted or difficult access, with much less disruption than site-based construction and with less impact on the environment. Applications are diverse and include open plan office accommodation, security buildings, canteens, training suites, and schools.

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Stannah

Year at a Glance

Winning access campaigns in Britain When it comes to winning access campaigns, a Stannah Maxilift MRL motor room-less passenger lift has earned its wings in the Battle of Britain Visitor Centre in Folkestone, Kent. This EN81-70 compliant lift solution ensures accessibility for all. The lift is housed in an aesthetically attractive, circular structure, with the stairs sited to the left, winding around and behind it. Hydraulically ropedriven in a wall-mounted shaft, the lift operates over a distance of 4180mm, at a speed of .50m/s. The motor room-less capability saves space with the controller located in a landing architrave at ground-floor level.

goods lifts to help bring stepfree access to the travelling public, whatever their mobility level. Combining function and style for scenic travel and sense of space, the fully glazed, hydraulic passenger/goods lifts travel at a speed of 0.63m/s between the platform level and the footbridge, a distance range of 5645mm – 5765mm. Each lift has been tailored to fit shaft constraints of 2100mmW x 2675mmD. The lift cars have also been customised from single entry to through car, with NICEIC electrical 240v installation, testing and certification offered as an optional extra.

A new lift for those awkward spaces

Vertical-access success in a listed rail station As part of Network Rail’s £25m revamp of Haymarket Station in Edinburgh, the Stannah Major Projects team has installed three 16-person passenger/

Piccolo looks like a passenger lift with sliding doors, fully automatic cabin and landing controls and fabulous lift car finishes that complement any interior design scheme. The new lift delivers all the benefits of a platform lift with its compact shaft size, minimal pit and headroom and its use of single phase power supply, so lowering running and maintenance costs. Piccolo offers the best of both worlds. It delivers much of the functionality of a passenger lift but can be accommodated in surprisingly small spaces and is ideal in sites where digging a pit is neither practical nor possible.

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Stannah wins lift maintenance contract on the DLR Stannah Lift Services has begun a comprehensive lift and escalator maintenance programme for the DLR network.The contract was awarded through KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD), the DLR franchisee. A separate contract has also been awarded by CGLRail, which maintains the infrastructure from Mudchute Station, through Island Gardens, Cutty Sark, Greenwich, Deptford Bridge and Lewisham. Stannah, an independent national lift company, won the contract to provide lift and escalator maintenance for most of DLR network, through a competitive tender process, and is delighted to add the maintenance to a programme of lift refurbishment on the London DLR network won in 2014.

Stannah’s in The Breakfast Club Stannah lift products crop up everywhere in the UK, including The Breakfast Club – a steadily expanding chain of all-day American diners originating in London. Check out the Microlift 100B service lift and Midilift SL

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platform lift in the Southwark Street outlet, just a stone’s throw from London Bridge. These recent installations are just the latest lift products that Stannah has supplied, installed and maintained for The Breakfast Club chain. Microlifts – Stannah’s comprehensive range of notso-dumbwaiters – are helping to streamline service and keep customers satisfied in The Breakfast Clubs in Canary Wharf and Spitalfields; with another Midilift delivering access for all in the Brighton outlet.

A superior platform lift Stannah’s Midilift SL has had a serious make-over. With 15 years of manufacture and over 4000 installations, it is a proven solution to providing reliable access for all. Now meet the new and improved Midilift SL – ergonomically designed, with intuitive controls, improved functionality, all the latest technology and a greater choice of finishes designed to suit every environment. The Midilift SL is Stannah’s most popular platform lift. With full height glass doors at each landing, it’s ideal for most buildings. It has a sister too. The Midilift GL (an existing option but now with its own model reference) is a gated standard platform lift that’s the answer for lower travel applications of up to 3m.

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Schueco UK

New facade has vents that are fully concealed New from Schueco UK is the FWS 60 CV concealed vent facade, a state-of-the-art aluminium system for floor-toceiling ribbon windows where it is not possible to distinguish from the outside which vents open and which vents are fixed. This revolutionary innovation, which also has the added benefit of maximising light transmission through the facade, is achieved by merging the vent with the load-bearing structure. Even from inside, the only indications of an opening unit are a flat slimline shadow gap and the presence of the window handle. Moreover, to ensure safety in use, an almost invisible all-glass Juliet balcony can be integrated into the areas which have opening vents.

Parametric Facade System launched The launch of Schueco’s Parametric Facade System by sustainable building envelope

specialist, Schueco UK Ltd, offers architects a new level of dynamic design freedom. For the first time ever, geometrically complicated 3D facades can be designed as straightforward system solutions whose cost can be calculated with the certainty of a series product. Like all Schueco systems, the Parametric Facade is highly insulated, with Uf values up to 0.5 W/m2K, and surface elements that can be transparent or opaque. Sunlight and shading, guided views and daylight optimisation can all be employed as active design factors. The system can also accommodate BIPV panels for solar energy generation.

Introducing new Passive Housecertified window Newly available from leading sustainable building envelope specialist, Schueco UK Limited, is the Schueco AWS 90.SI+ window, one of a growing number of Schueco window, door and facade systems to have received full Passive House Certification. The window’s outstanding thermal performance – it delivers a U-value of 0.8 W/m2K with 0.7 W/m2K triple glazing – is the result of advanced insulation technology and enables it to make a positive contribution to the overall energy efficiency of a building. In addition to its attractive appearance, Schueco AvanTec concealed fittings impart an impressive degree of security.

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Year at a Glance marks it out as a marketleader in terms of managing people and related HR issues. During its assessment, the company recorded an overall audit score that put it in the Top 3 of IiP-recognised companies. As an IiP Champion, Schueco UK will be acting as a mentor to other companies, providing best practice advice and promoting the values and principles of the IiP community.

New super-slim facade is Passive House certified The continuing drive by Schueco to combine the slimmest possible face-widths with the highest possible thermal performance is demonstrated by the UK launch of the Schueco FWS 35 PD Panorama Design facade system.This aluminium facade has a uniquely slim face-width of just 35 mm, yet the SI version is officially certified by the Passive House Institute with a Ucw value of 0.79 W/m2K.The system is ideally suited for low-rise, highend residential and commercial projects. Importantly, Schueco AWS windows, including those with TipTronic automated operation, can be integrated easily where necessary, for ventilation. Alternatively, Schueco AWS 114 SG.SI slimline outward-opening top-hung windows or parallelopening windows can be fitted.

Schueco UK is now Investors in People Champion Facade, window and door specialist, Schueco UK, has gained Investors in People (IiP) Champion status just six months after achieving IiP Gold Accreditation. Schueco UK is the only company in its sector to have notched up this remarkable double in the South of England region, which

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Double award for Irish library Dun Laoghaire Lexicon Library and Cultural Centre, Dublin, has won both the Overall Excellence Award and the Sustainability Award in the 2015 Schueco Excellence Awards. Organised by Schueco UK in conjunction with RIBA Journal, these awards aim to recognise the very best in the design and installation of Schueco systems. Judges described the building as “a beautifully made, beautifully crafted building that looks like it’ll be here for a long time. An excellent piece of architecture”. The Library and Cultural Centre makes extensive use of Schueco systems. It includes FW 50+ SG structural glazing and a variety of Schueco AWS windows including AWS 70.HI motorised inward-opening vents.

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Knauf AMF

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Heradesign proves it’s good for business Heradesign, from Knauf AMF Ceilings, has been specified in bold red and blue ceiling and wall coverings for four meeting booths in a newly refurbished 1950s building at the London Business School. Architects Sheppard Robson designed the booths in natural materials to add colour and simplicity while complementing the existing materials in the original building. Principal architect, Gavin Robinson was drawn to Heradesign for its aesthetic qualities.With its organic woodwool woven surface, Heradesign mirrors the textured straw board material in the roof of the existing construction and works in harmony with the natural birch panelling of the booths’ exterior.

Leading the way with clever acoustics Heradesign from Knauf AMF Ceilings has been installed in a brand new school building that caters for pupils with complex special needs. Architects Haverstock specified Heradesign for the school’s

corridor and entrance space. “The Heradesign panels were a cost-effective solution. They’re hung as rafts, fitted together in continuous strips, running either side of the roof lights. The school liked that Heradesign could be used to introduce colour in the corridor, highlighting certain areas.” Heradesign is very versatile and can be colourmatched to almost any colour including those from popular systems such as RAL, NCS or StoColor – in the case of the school, the panels are matched to their emblem.

Stamp of approval at Post Office HQ The Post Office has relocated its head office to Finsbury Dials in London with the help of architects HLW International. The brief was to design open plan offices on three floors with a flexible events area and cafe on the ground floor. Heradesign ceilings in bold colours were installed in the two main entrance areas which lead to striking touchdown zones that wrap around the main atrium. At the Post Office HQ, Heradesign panels were colour matched to the floor and wall colours to create spaces that have a sense of vitality and enclosure about them. Heradesign can be specified in a wide variety of colours including pastels, solid and metallic colours.

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Peace and serenity for new church Emsworth Baptist Church has a new building on the edge of conservation area in Hampshire.The church has a modern, minimalist interior with flexible, multi-function spaces. Haverstock, designers and architects of the project, specified Heradesign ceilings from Knauf AMF throughout the building to help fulfil two criteria as they explained: “Creating a simple design for the church interior was one of our main objectives. The Heradesign panels work in harmony with the finished look we wanted.They also help to control the reverberation times in the open areas.” Heradesign provides the highest rating (Class A) for sound absorption, reducing ambient sound levels and ensuring speech can be heard.

Heradesign offers first class acoustic performance Heradesign ceiling rafts were installed at Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new Premier Lounge at London Heathrow Airport.The lounge offers an exceptional level of comfort and privacy so

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business and first class passengers can relax in sophisticated surroundings. Architects Bramble Design Limited (BDL) were appointed to design the interior using SIA’s corporate style and ensure that all materials selected complied with Heathrow’s stringent requirements. Les Martin, Director at BDL, explains why Heradesign was particularly suited for the project: “Heradesign provided the best option for the ceiling panels because they closely match the grain and texture of the original SIA concept.”

Acoustic control reaches new heights City of Glasgow College opened the doors to its new £228m city centre Riverside Campus this autumn. The campus houses teaching accommodation for the Nautical and Engineering departments and a new halls of residence for the College. Heradesign from Knauf AMF is installed in the state-ofthe art Engineering Hall. This large expanse includes lathe workshops, welding areas and a dedicated working ships engine room. Heradesign ceiling panels were chosen because they comply with Building Regulation BB93: acoustic design of schools and provide outstanding acoustic control in this potentially noisy space.

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Schluter

Schlüter launches four new RIBAaccredited CPDs Underflooring solutions expert Schlüter-Systems 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.

Schlüter-Systems hits a six at cricket stadium hotel The designers of a new four star hotel at the Ageas Bowl Cricket Stadium have selected Schlüter-Systems to waterproof and reduce sound transmission in the bathrooms of all 171 guest rooms. The Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, Southampton, home of Hampshire County Cricket, will cater for thousands of guests

every year. Schlüter–DITRASOUND offers superior sound insulation, significantly reducing the sound transmission to adjoining rooms, making it an ideal product for hotels. Additionally the SchlüterDITRA range of mattings and membranes are designed to waterproof and protect tiled installations from lateral movement, cracked substrates and water penetration, the range also includes the unique underfloor heating system Schlüter–DITRA-HEAT.

Derby Velodrome gets a high quality finish Schlüter-Systems has provided the perfect finishing touch to the new Derby Velodrome. Schlüter-Systems’ finishing profiles, Schlüter-TREP-B, have been used in the arena’s foyer. Suitable for use in areas subjected to heavy pedestrian traffic, the stair nosing profiles are designed to protect tiled stair edges and offer a visible, slip-resistant surface which is durable, safe and visually appealing. Schlüter-TREPSE/-S/-B profiles feature a trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg made of stainless steel or aluminium, which is secured in the mortar bond coat beneath the tile and supports a slipresistant thermoplastic rubber wear surface. The tread surface of Schlüter-TREP-SE/-S/-B is available in a variety of colours and can be replaced in case of damage or wear.

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Wet room wonders from Schlüter-Systems Schlüter-Systems’ extensive range of wet room products offers simplicity, reliability and easy installation within the home. Incorporating the very latest innovations for floorlevel showers and wet rooms, Schlüter-Systems provides a fully integrated product suite, including top of the range waterproofing sets, drainage systems, and uncoupling and waterproofing membranes for tiling the walls and floors. Products including Schlüter-KERDI-LINE are linear drain channel systems which are perfect for the construction of floor level showers and offer a particularly low assembly height.The Schlüter-KERDISHOWER range are pre-sloped shower bases making tiling straightforward and there are a number of different sizes and dimensions available.

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complete with high quality en-suite bathrooms – and thanks to Schlüter the ongoing protection and maintenance of these bathrooms is assured.The Chantry Quarry bathrooms boast an array of Schlüter products specified for their durable qualities and waterproofing protection. Schlüter-KERDI-LINE has played an important role, as its linear drain channel system offers a particularly low assembly height and has helped give the bathrooms a seamless style finish, along with pre-sloped shower base Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER.

New SchlüterSystems facility celebrates grand opening October 2015 saw the official grand opening of the new and improved, Schlüter-Systems Education Centre (SSEC) and offices. Company founder, and VIP guest, Werner Schlüter and his family, made a special visit from Germany to launch the opening celebrations. Located on the Bardon 22 industrial estate in rural Leicestershire, the SSEC building with a stunning orange and grey facade (Schlüter corporate colours) stands out as a unique architectural accomplishment and really sets it apart from its surroundings; Nottingham based architectural practice Lewis and Hickey were involved with the design of the building. As a perfect showcase and testament, Schlüter-Systems products have been used throughout the building.

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Rehau

Year at a Glance

Solar Windows completes successful installation Voted ‘Installation of the Year’ by systems company REHAU and its customers, the recent contract completed by Solar Windows for Crest Nicholson in Colchester features more than 1000 tilt and turn windows and open out French doors. In each of the properties, Solar Windows has fabricated and installed the REHAU TOTAL70C PVC-U window system and French doors in the high performance REHAU GENEO composite window and door system. The emphasis throughout is on both aesthetics, with all of the frames being coloured RAL7015 light grey on the external faces, and on thermal efficiency to help the development achieve its target of a Level 4 rating under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

REHAU fully reversible windows installed at care home Specialist commercial fabricator Walker Profiles has supplied and installed more than 200 windows and doors in the hugely versatile REHAU TOTAL70R system

in a new, luxury care home, Templeton House.Throughout the project,Walker Profiles has installed windows in the innovative REHAU TOTAL70R fully reversible window system. This system has a flush fitting sash and frame with slim sightlines which suited this contemporary setting, as well as being practical in terms of cleaning and ventilation. REHAU TOTAL70R is also a multichamber profile which means it offers high levels of thermal performance, with the option of triple glazing if required.

Approval received for Heritage vertical sliders REHAU Heritage vertical sliders manufactured by specialist fabricator Roseview Windows have been installed in a block of 12 flats overlooking Eastbourne’s seafront as a result of a successful planning appeal by the property’s owner. Jonathan Horner and his company Paternoster Properties were initially refused permission to replace the original single glazed timber box sash windows in the four storey Victorian building with PVC-U alternatives but, with support from REHAU, Jonathan used an appeals surveyor to convince the conservation officer that the REHAU Heritage windows were an appropriate alternative.

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Impressive installation of Polytec 50 Curtain Walling Specialist installer SEH Commercial has just completed its first major installation using the REHAU Polytec 50 composite curtain walling system. The Suffolk-based company has successfully installed a 20m high replacement curtain walling section across the common stairwell area in the high profile eight storey, 1960s Greenlaw Court apartment block in Ealing, West London. Successfully tested to the tough CWCT standards for weather performance and Passivhaus certified and approved, the REHAU Polytec curtain walling matches the aesthetics of the steel curtain walling which was in place previously, but offers much improved thermal performance and minimal requirements for maintenance.

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range of energy efficient building products ranging from Passivhaus certified window and curtain walling systems to district heating and chilled ceiling solutions. It showcases the products for visitors to see and touch for themselves, and also includes a screen animation illustrating how these products can be used in domestic and commercial applications. The REHAU Hub is a key element in the ‘Knowhau’ package which REHAU now offers to architects and consultants.

Success for REHAU Passivhaus seminar The huge success of REHAU’s recent Passivhaus seminar, held at the SS Great Britain in Bristol, illustrated just how much interest there currently is across the construction industry in the practical application of the technology. As new members of the Passivhaus Trust and with a number of Passivhaus certified products in its portfolio, REHAU hosted the event to demonstrate its ongoing commitment to the concept. As well as giving an introduction and overview of Passivhaus technology and its place in the UK construction market, REHAU’s Commercial Sales Managers also delivered product specific presentations on its Passivhaus certified products.

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Armstrong Ceilings

Year at a Glance

includes the manufacturer’s passive energy-saving system CoolZone, the Perla range including Perla OP 0.95, the first mineral ceiling tile in the world to win Cradle to Cradle certification, and the new Ultima+ range. Also included are Armstrong’s range of metal lay-in and clip-in tiles and everpopular Dune range.

Armstrong Ceilings proves just the tonic

The new user-friendly app unveiled A leading interior systems provider, Armstrong Ceilings, has launched a free app to help existing and potential customers, including architects, interior designers, contractors, distributors and developers, easily access information on their systems on the move. The super-user-friendly Armstrong Ceiling Systems app enables smart phone, IPad and tablet users to very quickly preview and download information such as system and product brochures, installation and maintenance guidance, guarantees, datasheets and more than 20 case studies. The app is available from both the Apple store as well as the Google Play store, or by clicking on one of the links below with your mobile device www.armstrong.com/ CeilingDownloads-Apple or www.armstrong.com/ CeilingDownloads-Android

Armstrong Ceilings marks a BIM milestone Armstrong Ceilings has marked a milestone with the awardwinning NBS National BIM Library by becoming the 100th manufacturer to partner with the fastest-growing BIM library in the UK. Downloadable in the BIM formats Revit and IFC, the Armstrong portfolio of a comprehensive 158 BIM objects

The new South Glasgow University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children is a benchmark project for many reasons. One is its size – being the largest hospital building project in Europe to date, and another its design for client NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde by specialist healthcare architects IBI Group (formerly Nightingale Associates) – which is colourful and brave in its use of internal “floating” cantilevered pods, among other elements. First impressions aside, it is equally ground-breaking in the background, being the largest off-cut recycling project to date by Armstrong Ceilings who diverted more than 10,000m2 or 35 tonnes of mineral ceiling tile off-cuts from landfill.

Education solutions CPD launches Following the launch of Phase 2 of the Government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP), leading interior solutions provider Armstrong has launched a RIBA-approved CPD on ceiling solutions for education. The seminar, which earns RIBA members double points, meets RIBA’s core curriculum subjects of designing and building it (design, construction, technology and engineering) and climate (sustainable architecture), both at a general awareness knowledge level. The CPD is designed to help architects better understand the new PSBP designs for schools and meet acoustic and thermal requirements to create a more energy efficient and comfortable learning environment.

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all the benefits of the traditional rectangular ones but with the added twist of a unique waveform edge which allows designers to create a fresh aesthetic without compromising acoustic performance. Especially suitable for large open spaces with contemporary exposed soffits such as transport hubs, schools and offices, the new curved baffles are ready to fix from a standard suspension grid or direct from the soffit to give easy plenum access, arrayed or staggered for an even more exciting dynamic.

PCM ceilings help a new health unit keep its cool Ceiling systems from Armstrong were specified for a new Pre-Operative Assessment Department and Surgical Admissions Suite at Bristol Royal Infirmary for their sustainability credentials. Armstrong’s CoolZone passive energy-saving tiles were used alongside the manufacturer’s Ultima+ range, which is the world’s first complete ceiling range to win Cradle to Cradle certification, with a Tegular edge detail on a 24mm suspension grid throughout the £2m replacement Surgical Admissions Suite (SAS) and Pre-Operative Assessment Department (POD). Some 300m2 of the metal CoolZone tiles incorporating Phase Change Material (PCM) which absorbs heat during the day and releases it at night to reduce a building’s reliance on air conditioning, feature alongside 300m2 of Ultima+ mineral tiles.

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Timóleon

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Renewable technology at core of the Omnie collection Heat pumps remain a relatively nascent technology in the UK market, meaning customers should seek to purchase properly integrated systems from manufacturers with a proven track record.The Omnie collection by Timóleon brings together such an offering, which includes high performance air to water heat pumps as well as a compatible selection of underfloor heating systems and fully compatible control options.The recently published Omnie brochure – sub-titled Making a Home Whole – includes detailed information on the LWD air source heat pumps. The 6 to 9kW LWD models have been developed to offer high efficiency and very quiet operation as well as a long low maintenance working life.

Timóleon stacks the odds in owners’ favour Purchasers of the new luxury homes being built alongside one of England’s most famous racecourses will not only have access to attractive local amenities and excellent transport links, but thanks to the developer’s commitment to

sustainability and the involvement of Timóleon Limited, residents will enjoy a comfortable living environment with low running costs.There are four different house types for prospective owners to choose from, the largest type, a three-storey townhouse of which there are six, has an entrance hall, dining area, cloakroom and one of the bedrooms on the ground floor, all served by six 16mm pipe loops.The 384m of PE pipework are installed in the Clip Plate system and connected to one of Timóleon’s Axios manifolds.

Omnie by Timóleon – the solution explained Encompassing the most comprehensive and well integrated new offering in renewable heating and hot water services – as well as MVHR and other technologies – a 94 page full colour brochure from Timóleon explains the multifaceted benefits of Omnie. Omnie by Timóleon builds on the manufacturer’s renown as a supplier of highly engineered underfloor heating (UFH) systems and ground as well as air source heat pumps. In fact Omnie offers a standard of sophistication and integration for building services previously only associated with landmark commercial developments – able to deliver not just excellent levels of energy efficiency, but also a healthy and comfortable indoor living environment.

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Underfloor heating – the last word in glamping Little Coombe Farm, down on the coast of Devon, is considered to offer the most comfortable and glamorous form of camping – or Glamping – possible. There’s even Timóleon’s underfloor heating to keep the glampers comfortable. Timóleon’s LowBoard system – part of the manufacturer’s well proven range – has been installed to deliver controllable warmth within accommodation where radiators would look as out of place as a staircase. While the construction of the LowBoard panels helps keep overall floor depth to a minimum, Timóleon’s Technical Design Service created an installation layout to respect the circular floor plan of the Yurts, able to deliver maximum efficiency from minimum pipe lengths.

Omnie GSHPs serve rural redevelopment The redevelopment of a former lock keeper’s cottage in Somerset, being replaced

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by a 850m2 spacious modern family home, is making use of two ground source heat pumps from Omnie to provide not just space heating, but also hot water for the property’s six bathrooms, kitchen and utility. With five bedrooms and six bathrooms, the pair of Omnie SWC 140S ground source heat pumps are suitably sized to meet the heating and hot water loads, harvesting free warmth from pipe runs laid across an adjoining field. The Omnie heat pumps, ground arrays and other elements to the system were installed by Exeter based renewables and heating specialist, N A Guppy.

Omnie offers total controllability Timóleon’s holistic Omnie range encompasses a comprehensive selection of control units for energy efficiency. The entry level sees programmable room thermostats as well as simple Dial thermostats, which are intended to be used solely with underfloor heating. Then, viewed as the logical choice for consumers seeking to cut bills and enhance comfort levels, Omnie achieves its true potential through the use of network controls. These are configured around the Omnie Control Hub – a stylish allin-one interface with a touch screen that is available with four different frame options. The Hub can be used to control heating, hot water, ventilation and cooling.

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JIS Europe in an elegant round section shape with 16 horizontal rails giving an appearance of refined luxury with ample choice for towel hanging. The STEYNING is 1000mm high is now manufactured in 300mm, 400mm and 620mm widths as well as the existing 520mm. It can be used in central heating, electric or dual fuel formats, which allow the rail to be heated when the central heating is turned off.

stainless steel. The Goodwood is available in central heating, dual fuel or electric only options. The open sided rails with their twin carrier pillars are intended to facilitate either left or right sided installation. Overall the Goodwood measures 1010mm in height by 500mm wide, while the half dozen arms are evenly spaced on the uprights; giving it a stylish as well as functional form.

The new Newick 1200 from JIS Europe

JIS adds new Rye Tilting Rail to Sussex Range Taking bathroom elegance and comfort to a new level, JIS Europe Ltd has launched a new offering under its Sussex Range of heated towel rails. The Rye Tilting Rail has been designed to resemble a sleek, ultra modern ladder, leaning casually and lightly against the wall in a clever design twist. Indeed, the spaced out slats arrangement has negated the old problem of trying to force a plump, fluffy towel between the often too small gaps typical of competing brands while at the same time favouring the minimalist fashion favoured by many interior designers nowadays.

New STEYNING towel rail sizes JIS Europe of Haywards Heath has added three new widths to its heated towel rail named the STEYNING. The towel rail is manufactured

The Newick 1200 from JIS Europe has been designed to fit under windows, so often the only space available for a towel rail, but up until now, most ladder type towel rails have been too tall to fit under most windows. The Newick is available in a height of 600mm and in two widths of 750 and 1000mm and now a new 1200 wide version is available. The rail is manufactured in the same high quality as all the JIS rails and is suitable in central heating, electric and dual fuel formats. The rail is available in polished 100% stainless steel as standard with the option of brushed satin finish if desired.

Adur towel rails provide refined luxury JIS Europe has an exciting range of heated towel rails under the banner of its Sussex Range. Named the Adur, the towel rails are manufactured in an elegant round section shape with a gentle curve front displaying an appearance of refined luxury. The rails are manufactured in three sizes 1250 high x 400, 520 and 620mm wide. They can be used in central heating, electric or dual fuel formats. The Adur towel rails come with 20 horizontal rails offering a large towel hanging facility. The Adur towel rails are manufactured in 100% stainless steel and are available in brushed satin or a polished finish making these towel rails durable and hygienic.

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The stylish Ansty from JIS Europe JIS Europe, one of the premier suppliers of stainless steel towel rails, has added the Ansty to its extensive range. A wall mounted towel rail in ladder conformation of 29 rungs, the Ansty makes a distinguished and practical addition to the bathroom. The Ansty is 1191mm high and 600mm wide and is available in central heating, electric and dual format and the high quality stainless steel used is offered in a choice of polished or satin finish. The electric version has three options, the Standard Electric Option, the Basic Adjustable Electric Option and the Cylindrical Adjustable Electric Option designed to be minimal in appearance.

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Dallmer

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World premiere from Dallmer As the best known name in high specification drainage systems for hotel, leisure and top end residential developments, Dallmer has followed on from its acclaimed CeraLine and CeraWall product launches with the premiere of its latest creation: CeraFloor. The exciting new addition to the Dallmer collection offers architects and interior designers a further dimension in terms of elegance as well as function; with CeraFloor having been developed to fit smoothly and stylishly into hardwood as well as solid or reconstructed stone flooring. Key features include the extremely hardwearing and easy to clean nature of the visible elements as well as an integrated cross-fall to promote smooth flow characteristics.

40,000m2 roof area successfully drained by Dallmer RDC, a world leader as an IT hardware disposal and computer recycling company recently purchased a former Crittall Windows factory in Braintree, opened by Margaret Thatcher in 1990. The building had been

left empty for five years and was in a poor state of repair. Due to the nature of RDC’s business, it was essential for the building to be completely water tight. Complete Projects CDM of Sheffield was called in to upgrade the water drainage from the roof coordinated with gutter repairs. Complete Projects used a total of 54 Dallmer D62 PVC flange siphonic roof drains, each one placed to match the recalculated siphonic roof drainage system, properly fixed in the gutter and bonded to the lining.

Floor drains prove their fitness at Fulham gym Dallmer has supplied its stylish CeraLine shower channels for a chain of popular private fitness clubs stretching from the capital to the Midlands. The Fulham gym is one of the latest venues to be refurbished. Dallmer was able to supply the CeraLine W2000 units so that they could be finished on site. Work was completed on schedule, in June, with the design of the rugged, stainless steel and polypropylene drainage channels helping to speed both the plumbing connections and the laying of the floor tiling. The two metre long sections of channel feature sanded flanges to ensure a secure bond with the under-tile waterproofing layer; while the height adjustable legs facilitate millimetre accurate levelling.

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Drainage channels for level access shower spaces Architects and interior designers are amongst the professionals who will find the technical attributes of Dallmer’s CeraWall drainage profiles an immense asset in creating level access shower areas. A 16 page A4 brochure illustrates the key benefits to the CeraWall P and CeraWall S drainage units which have been meticulously detailed to offer an unobtrusive means of removing water at the floor/wall junction. CeraWall S subtends the wall finish with a beautifully engineered metal profile that drains the water to a central slot, whilst offering flow rates of 0.4 or 0.8 litres per second. Practically invisible when viewed from above, CeraWall P creates a seamless joint between floor and wall.

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Bedford has recently launched a new Spa. Barnes Construction contacted Dallmer, a company with over 100 years experience in this sphere and sought advice as to which of its extensive range of products would be suitable. Dallmer recommended its floor channel Ceraline Pronto F 600mm with a built in depth of only 129.5mm, which would be suitable for each location in the Spa. The Pronto was extremely simple to install, flanges securing the drain to the floor are grade quartz sand coated onto epoxy glue which gives optimal waterproof adhesion.

Wet rooms benefit from elegant drainage channels A high specification refurbishment and extension project at a residential property in a desirable area of West London has included installation of linear shower drains selected from the extensive range of Dallmer Limited. Two stylish shower spaces were created: one designed as a wet room while the other featured a two metre high glass wall set into a floor channel, with a rain head over. J&Z Construction’s interior designers chose products from the Dallmer range to ensure water was removed unobtrusively but effectively from the floor. Dallmer supplied two of its Ceraline-W-800mm floor channels with Ceraline Custom cover plates.

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Walthamstow blues A 13-storey hotel next to Walthamstow Central Station, London, has been completed, clad with Nordic Blue Living copper from Aurubis Architectural alongside black brickwork. Designed by Rolfe-Judd Architects, the hotel tower is conceived as a series of vertical articulated masses, differentiated by facades clad either in black brick or Nordic Blue Living 1 copper. Nordic Blue is a factory-applied patina developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. In marine climates, the natural copper patina contains some copper chloride giving it more of a blue colour and this is emulated with Nordic Blue using 100 % brochantite.

Copper memories Corrugated Nordic Brown copper, from Aurubis Architectural, defines the character of a new secondary school in Strømmen, Norway, and is reminiscent of the town’s industrial heritage. Copper satisfies the client’s requirement

for a 100-year lifespan school and its sustainability credentials are important in this lowenergy building. But the unique visual characteristics of the corrugated Nordic Brown copper proved central to the design, both as a thoroughly contemporary material changing over time and as a memory of the riverside sawmills and later heavy industries in the town. Nordic Brown products are preoxidised at Aurubis’ factory to give straightaway the same oxidised brown surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment.

Copper conflagration Visitors approaching Żory in Poland are greeted by a dramatic, copper exhibition pavilion in the form of dancing flames – referencing the city’s historical links with fire and its Festival of Fire that continues to this day. The sculptural design of the new pavilion, by architects OVO Grabczewscy Architekci, was inspired by an irregularly shaped building area resulting from below-ground infrastructure and other constraints on its prominent site.Three independent walls, each clad in crisply detailed strips of Aurubis’ Nordic Standard copper, interact to create the ‘fire’, separated by fully glazed entrances. Copper also covers several internal wall surfaces, alongside exposed concrete.

A Royal welcome Trapezoidal pavilion roofs and facades, clad in Aurubis’ Nordic Royal golden copper alloy, define the welcoming character of a new children’s nursery building, Arcadia Nursery. Malcolm Fraser Architects selected Nordic Royal for its warm and friendly persona, so crucial to a nursery setting. Having used bronze on other projects, the designers felt that this would become too dark, whereas Nordic Royal will stay light, both in terms of the colour and visual weight, sitting well alongside the timber cladding. Double lock, standing seam joints were used to give structure to the pitched roofs but the Nordic Royal wall cladding is installed with a reverse coulisseau joint, avoiding projections that children might catch themselves on at low level.

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green and white ceramic tiled walls. Conceived as a landmark in the tradition of wayside and pilgrimage chapels, the house provides a setting for specially commissioned works by Contemporary Artist Grayson Perry, exploring the unique qualities of Essex through the life of a fictional character, Julie Cope. The exterior is clad in green and white ceramic tiles, cast from originals made by Perry, depicting Julie as mother and icon, along with symbols associated with her life.

Civic supermarket On a key route into the heart of Chester, the flagship Waitrose store is fully integrated with a new public realm. As part of a master-plan for the area, alignment of the supermarket and the adjoining walkway enhance views of the historic ‘shot tower’, adding to its role as a landmark. Nordic Bronze was selected at an early design stage. The building’s designer Matt Brook, Director of architects Broadway Malyan, said: “We wanted to use a material for the expressed frame that would reference the area’s industrial heritage, particularly of metalworking. In addition, the strong, natural colour of the gradually weathering bronze complements the surrounding historic brick and sandstone buildings.”

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CANAL Architectural

Year at a Glance

Floating staircases on Jersey The interior of this multi-million pound house features three matching cantilever staircases with American walnut timber and low iron, glass balustrade running throughout the property. The unique feature of the staircases are the solid walnut box treads. These were manufactured longer than normal so an end piece could be fabricated out of the tread. This technique allowed the wood grain to flow through the glass, creating a seamless design, which was very aesthetically pleasing unlike a typical cross grain design.

Spiral glass feature staircase Glass staircases offer a stylish solution for contemporary properties. Nestled in the heart of London, Parliament View apartments offer uncompromised views across the capital towards the Houses of Parliament. The client was

keen to make a feature of the staircase as well as the design being space efficient. A stainless steel central column was fabricated to support the staircase construction and a stainless steel ribbon stringer to host the low iron glass balustrade. Triple laminated, low iron glass treads with bespoke etching were installed to match the balustrades and allow light to flow, while a simple satin polished, stainless steel handrail was installed to complement the central column, and provide a stylish and safe solution.

Bespoke staircase for award-winnning London office In the heart of London, companies are expanding and developing their offices to fit their high-end brand and create a place not just to work but to also entertain their valued clients. CANAL fabricated two stainless steel, zig-zag stringers, which hosted solid timber walnut treads and 17.5mm low iron, laminated glass balustrade panels. Each panel was installed onto the staircase and the first floor, including a complementary square walnut handrail. This minimalist looking, feature staircase complements the surrounding interior features and allows the soft lighting to flow through the clear glass balustrade creating a spacious feel.

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Connecting people and office space in the Shard CANAL was chosen for the feature staircase connecting two floors of office space in the Shard. CANAL achieved the optimum construction by using an open tread, suspended staircase design. The supporting steel framework that was hidden behind the mirrored wall, provided the structure for the steel channel treads to be welded to.To complement the existing office space features, the wide channels were enclosed with beautifully handmade, solid oak, timber box treads, which were stained to match the existing wooden floor. The combination of reflective materials and open space allows the light to cascade down from the windows and flow throughout the contemporary space.

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first hand.The showroom houses some of its most revered staircase and balustrade designs together with a full range of material samples.Working in the residential and commercial sectors, CANAL uses its East Central showroom to connect with Architects, Designers and end users, demonstrate full size staircase designs and drawings, and develop initial concepts into production while providing a tailored service. Visit the showroom at 11-12 Great Sutton Street, London, EC1V 0BX.

Helical glass staircase for Cheltenham home Over the past decade the demand for a professionallydesigned home has been ever increasing. CANAL has recently helped complete the interior of a stunning home in Cheltenham with a very large helical stainless steel and glass feature staircase. Forming the clean lines and curved shape, the CANAL team produced the structure to be fully supported by only the base and the first floor landing with very little flex when in use. Each laminated glass tread hosted the stainless steel tread fixings, which incorporated the brushed stainless steel riser bars and finished with a sand blasted detail for increased safety as well as style.

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Remmers Remmers UK was appointed to oversee the installation of a flooring system in keeping with the Ferrari brand and suitable for a workshop environment. The existing old concrete floor in the workshop was constructed in several slabs and therefore a high potential for movement existed. The system proposed by Remmers was a flexible 3mm visco elastic PUR resin system with a polyurethane seal coat. The seal coat has integral R11 slip rating and a high degree of chemical resistance.

Energy saving refurb with iQ Therm A listed 19th Century former Schoolhouse overlooking the Dublin mountains was renovated to create a new energy-efficient residential family home. So that the exterior facade of the existing property was not altered in any way, internal insulation was installed to the interior of the stone walls of the original house. Due to the build up of condensation behind conventional insulation when applied to single leaf construction, it became apparent that a “breathable insulation system” would be required. Remmers iQ Therm was chosen as it has the highest level of insulation for given thickness of breathable systems. The original U-value of the wall was approx 3.3W/m2K and was improved to 0.33W/m2K.

A high performance from Remmers To complement its recently refurbished showroom, a new ‘high tech’ workshop has been constructed at Charles Hurst Ferrari, the official Ferrari dealer in Northern Ireland.

Industrial food processing floor solution A new industrial flooring system has been installed to the 2000m2 extension at C&D Foods manufacturing plant in Longford, Ireland. Remmers Crete SL was applied in combination with Remmers PUR Color Top 2KM seal coat to provide a colour stable finish and a subsequent seal coat of Remmers PUR Aqua Top 2KM SG, with the inclusion of a polymer bead to provide an R11 level of slip resistance with a silk gloss floor finish. The system was installed by Larsen Contracts who worked closely with main contractor, Gem Construction to allow the installation of the floor whilst other fitting out activities were also being carried out, optimising the overall program.

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Remmers delivers food grade flooring Hygienic food grade flooring was required to the automated filling and packaging lines at the relocated premises of Nature Delivered. Each mezzanine level required a complicated matrix of cross falls within the sub-screed and a hard wearing, hygienic, slipresistant resin floor finish, with integral perimeter coving. Due to the fast track nature of the build process, an epoxy damp-proof membrane was required prior to installation of the resin finishes. Remmers Haftfest Polymer was added to the sand/cement screed to improve its performance characteristics. The screed was laid to falls and subsequently primed with two coats of Epoxy MT100 damp-proof membrane and topped with a nominal 8mm thick layer of Remmers Crete HF hard wearing polyurethane screed.

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area at the Promat BD warehouse. Capeland Industrial Flooring was contracted to install 1800m2 of the Remmers flooring system to the new extension that was being built to create additional warehouse space, as well as 1200m2 of flooring to the existing machining area. The flooring needed to be durable, non-slip and resistant to oils whilst the warehouse floor required a hard-wearing, smooth finish suitable for fork-lift traffic and incorporating a DPM as it was being laid over freshly applied concrete.

Waterproofing simplified with Multi-Tight 2K Multi-Tight 2K is a new, flexible, mineral-based waterproofing product which has all the performance properties of older technology polymer-modified thick bitumen emulsions, whilst being ‘bitumen free’. Using unique rubber granulate filler technology Multi-Tight 2K has a crack-bridging capacity which is five times more effective than standard flexible mineral-based waterproofing systems. The versatility of the product allows it to be used to waterproof below ground externally and internally offering excellent resistance to ground or water pressure as well as frost and salts.

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Wedge

Year at a Glance

doubling the stadium’s capacity to 542 seats, and ensuring it is equipped with the facilities for future generations to use. The galvanizing company worked with West Sussexbased Stadium Solutions, which specialises in the manufacturing of stadium facilities for clubs across the UK, as well as its parent company, PJ Steel Construction, to galvanize steel for a diverse range of projects.

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Worksop Galvanizing, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has partnered with Caunton Engineering, to galvanize over 750 tonnes of steel for the redevelopment of Neath Town Centre. The plant galvanized structural steel used to construct a new 600 space multi-storey car park and a 24,000ft2 retail unit, as part of the first phase of redevelopment of the shopping district. Steven Waterhouse, Divisional Director at Caunton Engineering, said: “We have worked with Worksop Galvanizing previously and knew the size of the galvanizing bath was able to accommodate the 16m long beams which formed the main structure of the car park.”

Merseyside Galvanizing has partnered with Wigan-based Versa UK, a street furniture specialist, to create an 8.5 tonne bespoke structure on behalf of Planit Architects, which forms a multi-functional canopy installed at Archbishop Beck Catholic Sports College in Fazakerley. The plant galvanized the steel for the Encore canopy, which is 3.7m tall and 10.2m by 12.1m in width, and forms part of an upgrade project overseen by Wilmott Dixon Ltd. The contemporary monopitch structure was commissioned specifically to create an alfresco dining area which can also be used as a covered amphitheatre for performing arts.

Longevity promised for Football stadium Wessex Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has provided its galvanizing treatment to over 50 tonnes of steel used by Stadium Solutions to fabricate and create a new stand at Maidenhead United FC,

Innovative housing project East Anglian Galvanizing has partnered with Cambridgeshire-based BRIPAT Engineering to galvanise 1.9 tonnes of steel for the creation of staircases and balconies used to access accommodation as part of the Forest YMCA’s mYPad scheme in Walthamstow, East London. This innovative project saw shipping containers converted into affordable living spaces complete with kitchen, bathroom and living area. Denise Cathrall, Company Secretary at BRIPAT Engineering, explained: “It was a pleasure to be involved in the mYPad scheme and feedback so far has been fantastic with the living spaces proving so popular another two have been commissioned for the area.”

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link chain, as well as a 110kg anchor and lifting arm, as part of the renovation of the Yacht Cambria. Matthew Townsend, Customer & Refit Project Manager at Southampton Yacht Services, explained: “It was a pleasure to once again oversee the refurbishment of the Yacht Cambria, which has been to our yard before. The marine environment is extremely corrosive, so it was essential the components were galvanised to ensure their longevity and delay the onset of rust.”

Galvanizer scores with latest football project Edward Howell Galvanizers, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing has supported the £7m development of a new state-ofthe-art youth football training academy in Wolverhampton. The plant partnered with Spatial Structures, a division of Dove Construction to galvanize approximately 200 tonnes of lattice steelwork for the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Compton Park training ground. The training ground will house two indoor pitches, changing rooms and support facilities. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC boasts one of the highest premier league classifications. The improved facilities were required under major new reclassification plans for academy football by the FA Premier League.

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Kemper System

Odourless roofing solution for Kent schools St Columba’s Catholic Boys’ School in Bexleyheath and Ashford Oaks Primary School in Ashford have both invested in upgrades to their roofs, installed by specialist roofing contractor, Capital Roofing. At St Columba’s, the project involved overlaying the entire existing roof surface with a warm roof build up from Kemper System to improve the building’s thermal performance and provide effective waterproofing. At Ashford Oaks Primary School, Kemper System’s solvent free Kemperol 2K-PUR provided significant advantages because it is both odourless and suitable for overlay directly onto the existing single ply surface. Following installation of the Kemperol 2K-PUR, maintenance walkways were added, with Capital Roofing using Kemper System’s TC resin and quartz aggregates, followed by a sealant.

Castle applies Kemperol to Turret Library Roof Kemper System has helped to protect books and interior finishes at the historic Bolton School following a refurbishment of the Turret Library Roof. Castle Roofing used Kemper System’s Kemperol V210 cold applied waterproofing system to

overlay the existing roof and provide a suitable colour match to the lead flashings of the traditional building. Castle Roofing stripped out the existing lead flashings on all four sides of the 100m2 roof area and ground out a 40mm deep chase on each of the four sandstone walls that form the perimeter of the Turret Library roof. The installation team then cleaned the existing substrate and carried out patch repairs where the substrate was blistered or water ingress had occurred before applying Kemper System’s D Primer and Kemperol V210.

Kemperol protects Tectons at Dudley Zoo Among the Grade I and Grade II* Tecton structures that have so far been refurbished at Dudley Zoological Gardens, 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 specification of Kemper System’s Kemperol cold liquidapplied waterproofing systems. 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.

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Protecting Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building The Grade I listed Royal Liver Building is one of the Liverpool’s ‘Three Graces’ and an iconic waterfront landmark. With Cunard, one of Liverpool’s greatest companies, celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, it was time to refurbish the distinctive cupolas of one of its most famous buildings in the world in time for a celebratory flotilla. Roofing contractor, K Pendlebury & Sons selected the Kemperol 1K-PUR systems following trials carried out prior to commencing the project to ascertain the best approach to delivering the project with the level of finish required by the building’s management company, CBRE, and English Heritage while managing the time constraints of the project.

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council services but also had to complete the scheme without any impact on the rest of the building. To address these challenges, the Stratex warm roof system with Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid waterproofing membrane was specified by Kemper System. Kemperol 2K-PUR is solvent-free and odourless; ideal for use on occupied buildings where the odours from solvent based or so called low-odour products can be disruptive.

Kemper System roof will mature at Cheadle Care Home Residents at a new care home in Cheadle, Cheshire, will be able to enjoy the greenery of the building’s parkland setting on their roof terraces thanks to a green roof installation from Kemper System. The contemporary building features a flat roof and a balcony at first floor level and Kemper System’s solvent free Kemperol 2K-PUR cold liquid-applied system has been used to provide the waterproofing membrane for all areas of the roof and balconies. The root-resistant and U/V stable waterproofing system also forms an integral part of the green roof build up installed on selected areas of the roof terraces as a feature that connects the new development with its natural surroundings.

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Marmox

Year at a Glance

Low energy SIPs house ‘riding’ on Thermoblock A regional developer specialising in very low energy and PassivHaus projects is making use of the Thermoblock structural insulation for the first time as part of a bespoke SIPs construction for a client in the East Riding of Yorkshire. On its most recent project near York, RM Developments is creating a spacious two-storey family home where instead of blockwork or timber frame, the main loadbearing walls are all formed of SIPs – Structural Insulated Panels. These are located on top of the beam and block oversite whose ends are carried by a course of the Marmox Thermoblocks in order to prevent heat loss at the critical wall/floor junction.

Thermoblock offers the right formula The construction of an advanced new testing facility for motor sport engines in Wales features the use of Marmox Thermoblocks at ground floor level, specified in order to help comply with the latest

edition of Part L to the Building Regulations. The Sports Engine Testing Facility at the University of South Wales Pontrypridd is being built by Willmott Dixon Construction Limited working as main contractor. While the 1000m2, two-storey structure utilises a steel frame, the exterior walls are being raised in cavity blockwork with the Marmox Thermoblocks in two different thicknesses subtending both the inner and outer leaf.

Marmox SoundBoard proves ideal choice A contractor specialising in underfloor heating systems has made extensive use of Marmox SoundBoards on a challenging project to join two Thameside apartments to create an 11-room property. Despite having a modern, framed construction fitted out to a very high standard, there was a significant difference in height between the proposed floor finishes one of timber one of stone and wanting to employ as few wet trades as possible within the occupied building, Gaia opted to utilise two different thicknesses of Marmox SoundBoard across the existing surfaces in order to create a “level playing field” – over which the DEVI electric heating system could be laid.

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Thermoblock specified for Passivhaus project

for wetroom environments. In total Marmox supplied some 1000m2 of Multiboard in the 2500 x 600 (Longboard) and 1250 x 600 (Standard board) options; at 12.5 and 6mm thickness respectively. The joints between the boards were covered using Marmox self-adhesive waterproof tape which enables contractors to tile directly over the top; though in this instance the tilers opted to apply a thin skim of the adhesive across the entire surface.

A development of 25 new properties for a leading social housing provider, located close to Minehead on the Bristol Channel, is making use of Thermoblock from Marmox in order to meet the very stringent airtightness and insulation standards demanded under Passivhaus guidelines. Thermoblock is available in several widths from 100mm upwards to suit different wall constructions and features miniature columns of concrete encapsulated within high performance insulation.They can be used at upper floor levels and other locations as well as around the perimeter to the oversite. Each course of Thermoblock was bedded on mortar and jointed with Marmox Multibond, the manufacturer’s versatile one-part sealant and adhesive.

Marmox SoundBoard brings harmony

Multiboards feature in Goodenough contract The total refurbishment of 64 guest bathrooms within The Goodenough Club in Bloomsbury has featured the use of Multiboards, manufactured by Marmox to offer an ideal backing board

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The excellent acoustic insulation properties of SoundBoard has restored peace and quiet in an exclusive West London apartment building, where two flats were being knocked into one. As an experienced building and fit out contractor, LDB identified the Marmox SoundBoard as an ideal panel to use in overlaying the concrete subfloor, prior to installing electric underfloor heating coils. SoundBoard offers both acoustic and thermal insulation properties and helps prevent damage to cabling. This build up was then covered with high quality timber flooring in some rooms while marble tiles featured in the rest.

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Lomax & Wood

BM TRADA FSC Chain of Custody certification Lomax + Wood, the Essexbased designer and supplier of high performance timber windows and doors in the Kensington & Chelsea range, announces FSC – Forest Stewardship Council – Chain of Custody certification FSC C126169 in compliance with BM TRADA. This certification ensures that these madeto-order timber windows and doors originate from responsibly sourced forests. “By implementing and maintaining a certified Chain of Custody system,” says Chris Wood, Managing Director, Lomax + Wood Limited, “we can provide assurances to suppliers and clients that our products are sourced and produced in compliance with a globally recognised ecological, social and economic standard.”

Slender look for Victorian terraced property Made-to-order timber sash windows by Lomax + Wood have been architecturally specified for a terraced Victorian property refurbishment in the much sought after residential area of Canton in Cardiff, close to shops, arts and leisure

amenities. Slender non-bar, sash windows with sash horns, from the Kensington & Chelsea range are set into the original stone surroundings, integrating perfectly with the elegant grey paint finish and blending with the exterior stone cladding. A dual-colour finish has been used in RAL 7011 with natural stain to the interior finish adding light and a feeling of spaciousness to these naturally high-ceilinged rooms.

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Made-to-order acoustic timber windows and doors Lomax + Wood can now provide acoustic ratings on all products as well as offer an acoustic upgrade and a bespoke assessment for problematic locations where noise levels are unacceptably high. The company has commissioned BM TRADA, part of the Exova Group, a leading UK-based research and test establishment, to independently test and certify products in the Kensington & Chelsea range in accordance with UK and European standards. In a recent project involving the development of a sophisticated, luxury boutique hotel in central London, double glazed Kensington & Chelsea windows were specified throughout as likefor-like replicas of the existing traditional casement windows.

‘Grand slam’ for Lomax + Wood Made-to-order timber windows and doors from the Kensington & Chelsea range by Lomax + Wood have been specified for a high specification new build Georgian-style villa in fashionable Lancaster Gardens, Wimbledon. Elegant 4-over6 double glazed Kensington & Chelsea spring balance sash windows add to the traditional appeal of this property. Windows in the front facade are of floor to ceiling height proportion and feature laminated glass. The properties also feature a traditional solid timber entrance door with six insulated raised and fielded panels, crowned with a classic elegant fanlight allowing maximum light to filter into the entrance hall.

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Alu-Clad windows and doors for modern development Aluminium-Clad timber flush casement windows and doors from the Contemporary collection by Lomax + Wood have been specified for a newbuild, private development just minutes from the city centre of Oxford. Renowned for traditional, period-style windows

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and doors in the Kensington & Chelsea range, Lomax + Wood has supplied made-to-order, double glazed Alu-Clad windows and doors throughout this boutique development. Alu-Clad timber side-hung flush casement windows, fixed glazed panels and wide, open-out French doorsets together with solid timber, planked entrance and external doors are featured. These contemporary products are strong, stable and robust offering the natural warmth and beauty of timber internally with a hard wearing, low maintenance exterior.

Visit the Lomax + Wood showroom in Essex At Lomax + Wood’s newlyopened showroom, a converted timber barn in Mountnessing, Essex, visitors can view full size timber windows and door products sited in traditional structural openings including stone surrounds and cills. Try out and feel the operation of French doors, casements and sash windows at full size. The range includes heritage single and double glazed sash windows, casements, external French doors, bi-fold and entrance doors that provide excellent thermal and acoustic performance. Stay traditional with the Kensington & Chelsea collection or go modern with the contemporary range including Alu-Clad tilt and turn casement windows and AluClad flush casement windows and doors.

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Saint-Gobain Weber

Year at a Glance

DCC HQ reduces energy costs The corporate headquarters of DCC, the international corporation involved in the energy, healthcare, technology, food and beverage industries in Leopardstown, Dublin, has received an attractive new appearance and greatly improved thermal performance with the recent application of External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber. Subsequent benefits include a welcome reduction in energy consumption, improved environmental impact and greater efficiency in the building’s overhead. In this project the revolutionary weber. therm XP EWI with weber. therm M1 one-coat render was applied using 100mm thick expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation. To retain the architectural features raised panels were created with 120mm thick EPS which provided the essential relief.

A new identity for Camden’s Denton Estate Saint-Gobain Weber’s External Wall Insulation (EWI) has been specified in Camden Council’s dramatic refurbishment of the Denton Estate, Camden, North London. The low-rise estate is a major community formed of 19 four-storey apartment blocks together providing 127

homes. Visually, aesthetics have changed for the better with the application of weber.therm XM, a lightweight render protected external wall insulation system. Now the external walls have a smooth, render finish and a bright, welcoming facade which replaces the tired, dull and discoloured original brickwork. At the same time, the thermal performance of the properties has been dramatically improved from a U-value of 1.40W/m²K to a very comfortable 0.28W/m²K.

Hi-rise Bacton Tower receives update External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for the extensive renovation of Bacton Tower. This 22-storey hi-rise tower block, located between Wellesley Road and Haverstock Road in Gospel Oak, Camden, North London, was built in 1967 and provides 120 studio and one-bedroom apartments. weber.therm XM, a lightweight render protected EWI system, has been applied to the walls of the building and the complete structure, including stairwells, corridors and walkways, finished with a protective coat of high performance weber. sil TF in Winter White. Duel density mineral fibre insulation was specified for this project to meet fire protection regulations.

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Sustainable render for awardwinning Bloor Homes Inspirational properties in ‘The Collection at Fortescue Fields’, a new mixed development in the quaint and historic village of Norton St Philip feature weber. pral M monocouche render by Saint-Gobain Weber. Anthony Searle, Contracts Manager of Burnham Plastering & Dry Lining Limited comments: “We have a lot of experience working with weber monocouche render which is easy to use, reliable and of consistent quality. weber.pral M is ideal for spray application which has helped us to gain time on the more straight forward areas of some of the designs.” weber.pral M is being used throughout Fortescue Fields in Ocre Rose, selected from a palette of 24 colours.

Render specified for outstanding new build Saint-Gobain Weber’s weber.pral M monocouche render has been specified for a substantial new build private home in Radstock, Bath. Together with the clean crisp lines created by weber.pral M render, an attractive aesthetic

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has been created for this exceptional home. weber.pral M, a one coat, through-coloured, external decorative render, is quick and easy to apply by hand or by spray application to assist with challenging build schedules. It is hardwearing and low maintenance and, being weather resistant, performs well in areas of harsh exposure. A ready mixed, cementitious render, it requires only the addition of clean water on site.

DIY SOS’ Big Build Veterans Special Leca Insufill, the innovative lightweight aggregate and weber. floor 4310 high performance, self-levelling floor screed, has been donated by Saint-Gobain Weber for BBC1’s DIY SOS The Big Build Veterans Special. This ambitious project saw eight empty and derelict Victorian properties on Canada Street, in the Newton Heath district of Manchester, transformed into liveable homes for ex-service personnel. Lorraine Blundell, National Business Development Manager, Saint-Gobain Weber, says: “We are so pleased that our products have helped to transform these properties to comfortable homes. Our technical teams have enjoyed working with Manchester City Council, BTP Architects, Haig Housing, the veteran’s charity, and main contractors Wates, Kier and ISG, to name but a few.”

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Vicaima

Experience a new look in veneers Real wood veneer is loved by all and adds beauty and sophistication to interiors. Sometimes however, mothernature needs a little help to stretch colour combinations and allow designers to explore new trends and original ideas for interior decor. Available in 6 new and contemporary shades, Vicaima Stained doors combine a high performance stain finish with a real crown cut ash veneer base. The tonal spectrum in this latest range includes everything from Pastel Cream to Deep Brown offering plenty of choice and is supplied with a lacquered finish to complete the look. Vicaima is also able to supply matching frames, architraves, wall panels and even skirting for a coordinated apartment, hotel or commercial project.

Instant attraction with Vicaima Your design and build quality is often assessed by first impressions and what better way to set the right note than by your choice of interior door and door assemblies. By choosing Vicaima products, it can speak volumes about your own values and specification and demonstrate the passion you have for quality products.

Vicaima offers housing designers, developers and contractors real scope to put their own stamp on things with imaginative options in quality veneered and laminated finishes. Design and performance solutions are constantly evolving to meet the needs of an ever changing market and to inspire fresh ideas that present real differentiation for interior living standards.

Year at a Glance performance and design flair, something that Vicaima is well known for. This investment will enable us to increase both our range flexibility and explore new markets for Vicaima products here in the UK and throughout Ireland.”

Five shades of Grey is a real leaf turner When it comes to the latest trend for interior door colours, Vicaima really knows how to excite the imagination. Grey is proving to be a very popular choice with interior designers and developers right now, so it’s only right that with a reputation for innovation, Vicaima has come up with five finishes that seem sure to satisfy the growing desire for shades of Grey. The shades include Dekordor 3D Grey, Grey stained Oak veneer, Dekordor HD Dark Grey, Straight Line veneer Grey and Dekordor SD Grey Walnut. All of which are available as made to order products to individual project requirements.

Vicaima staining makes its mark A major development for Barratt London alongside the River Thames in South West London has been fitted with doors, panelling and skirting from the Vicaima range of stained Oak veneers. For the private apartments, the fit out called for fire and security entrance doors with a complex matching wall panel. This was also carried through to the communal lobby areas and lift surrounds. The finish chosen was a Vicaima white washed Oak stain, which was supplied as part of the Portaro SBD door assembly, together with matching panels and skirting. The social housing was no less luxurious and saw the fitting of a Vicaima Walnut veneered entrance door as part of the Vicaima Secure by Design EasiFit primed frame kit.

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Major investment for Vicaima in UK The Vicaima Group has announced a multi-million pound investment and expansion of its British operation.Vicaima will see its current leased site purchased outright and with plans to refurbish and develop the facility to enable further growth. UK Managing Director, Barry Waddell comments: “We have seen a major surge in the popularity of interior doors and associated joinery that demonstrates exemplary

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The use of colour for interior doors and doorsets can bring a new dimension to an environment, creating bright or relaxing hues to match a room theme or perhaps a brand identity. With the latest colour trends very much in mind, Vicaima has launched 22 laminate faced options with its new Dekordor HD Colours range. Dekordor HD Colours offer a continuous pressure laminate face which is both scratch and UV resistant, offering a colour consistent and durable solution for areas where beauty and resilience are sought after such as; social housing, public buildings, leisure, educational and medical facilities.

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Rise and fall table at the heart of the home When a dining table needs wheelchair access from all sides, Indivo from Pressalit Care helps keep the kitchen at the heart of the home. The free standing, rise and fall table frame from Indivo brings much needed flexibility to an accessible kitchen or dining room, enabling all members of the family to eat together in comfort. Safely and easily adjusted to suit all those sitting around it, the table frame has a height variation of up to 300mm, and is operated either with a neat turn handle that fastens underneath when not in use, or alternatively with a colour coded electric switch.

New digital app inspires with bathroom layouts Spaces is a new digital app to inspire and assist architects and specifiers when designing bathrooms for the less abled. With virtual room sets created for applications within a hospital, assisted living facilities, a hotel as well as a private home, each is illustrated with layouts and bathroom elements most suited to the

Pressalit Care environment. Encompassing both Pressalit Care’s fixed and flexible solutions, the app shows the differing degrees of adjustability, offering the optimal bathroom layout with space requirements, specification and installation details for each suggested Pressalit Care product. With clear visuals, it explains how the elements relate to each other and how the individual requirements of the installation can be taken into account.

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Washbasins designed for style and comfort Designed for both style and comfort, Matrix washbasins by Pressalit Care make an elegant addition to any bathroom. When combined with the practicalities of a bathroom that’s required to meet lifetime needs, the Matrix range becomes a must-have. Sleek and ergonomic, the Matrix range offers features to help with the practicalities of independent use. Every aspect has been considered and tested from material, surface, design and function. From the integrated handles which, as well as being a towel rail, are there for balance and support, to the shallow bowl which leaves plenty of space and legroom for either standing or seated users.

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have opted for height adjustable products from Pressalit Care. As part of a refurbishment of 14 ensuite bathrooms, height adjustable wash basins and shower chairs have been installed along with toilet support arms and shower rails. It is not just the adjustable height features of the Pressalit Care range that appealed to Blind Veterans UK – the vibrant colours available are also of benefit.

Pressalit Care has developed a remote flush facility for inclusion with its height adjustable toilet, adding to the independence that the toilet already offers those with limited mobility. The remote mechanism, which is positioned on an adjustable arm within easy reach, allows users to flush the toilet after use without needing to turn or twist their body. The remote flush operates on a dual three or six litre flush capacity, each button differentiated by colour, and linked to the cistern that is installed in the wall mounted, height adjustable toilet unit.

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Aspirational Changing Places facility A new Changing Places facility installed in Chorley Town Hall has been praised as “aspirational”. Meeting all the requirements of BS8300 for disabled access within public facilities, the new installation in Chorley Town Hall goes above and beyond the minimum expectations. Andrew Lowndes, UK Sales Manager at Pressalit Care, specialists in the design of facilities for those with limited mobility, says: “The content and quality of this bathroom are to be praised – this is a fine example of what an accessible bathroom can look like. It is truly aspirational.” Among the Pressalit Care elements included are the Nursing Bench 3000, the Select Wash Basin and the Select Toilet.

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Smart refurbishment 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 its architectural significance. 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 Ltd. 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.

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Smart Architectural Aluminium’s Alitherm Heritage window system has been installed in Linden Homes’ redevelopment of the Grade II* listed Purifier House, located at the heart of Bristol’s Harbourside area. Linden Homes’ redevelopment has transformed Purifier House into elegant waterfront homes in

what has become one of Bristol’s most vibrant locations. 28 apartments have been created above ground floor retail and cafe space which overlooks the Harbourside and provides a valuable addition to the area. However, due the building’s listed status, the specification of the doors and windows was a crucial element in securing planning approval, with a requirement to mirror the traditional aesthetics of steel fenestration that is typical of heritage buildings. Fabricated and installed by Salisbury Glass, one of Smart’s specialist partners, the selection of Smart’s Alitherm Heritage system provided the perfect solution. The system allowed the building’s iconic arch-headed and bullseye windows to be re-created in modern materials, maintaining its distinctive appearance while delivering the benefits of an aluminium window system.

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Village hall restoration with Alitherm Heritage windows

Situated at the heart of the picturesque village of Silver End, Essex, an art deco village hall has been completely renovated. The project included the installation of new Alitherm Heritage windows from Smart Architectural Aluminium. Since it was first built in the 1920s, every original and replacement window in Silver End has been of steel manufacture, however, Smart’s Alitherm Heritage range has now been installed to recreate the original 1920s window style using an aluminum system, while at the same time delivering improved thermal performance. Supplied in a polyester powder-coated aged-white finish for this refurbishment, Alitherm Heritage has proven to be an energy efficient alternative to steel windows in a range of projects across the UK, where like-for-like replacements are required for heritage schemes. The system’s thermallybroken windows are ideal for sensitive planning areas and for renovation and

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Window and door systems from Smart Architectural Aluminium have been used exclusively throughout the stunning new Abbey Sands development in Torquay. The award-winning scheme occupies a dominant position at the centre of Torquay’s mile long promenade and includes four restaurants, 13 self-catering apartments and 14 residential apartments. Influenced by the modernist and Art Deco styles of early 20th century British seaside architecture, architects Kay Elliott designed a truly elegant and sympathetic building which features curved balconies and glass balustrading to fully exploit the impressive sea views.The new building features a wide range of Smart systems, including the company’s large format Visoglide sliding doors, Smart Wall ground floor treatment and tilt and turn windows, all of which were manufactured and installed by Avdon Bristol Limited, one of Smart’s specialist fabricator and installer partners. Smart’s standard, marine grade polyester powder coated finish was specified for the MC Wall curtain wall system for the ground floor commercial units, as well as for the Visoglide doors for the apartments above, providing long-life protection for the materials and delivering low maintenance requirements.

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use, light beige paste, which benefits from a fast, strong initial grab, allowing traffic after only 3-5 hours. This universal high temperature acrylic, wet-bed dispersion adhesive, bonds vinyl/rubber sheet and tile, PVC-backed carpet and luxury vinyl tiles with ease. The adhesive can be used with underfloor heating systems. Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus is extremely easy to apply with good peel strength with high resistant to shear stresses, with the added advantage of being a high temperature adhesive.

Level up with Mapei’s new and improved screed Mapei’s Ultraplan Renovation Screed 3240 is a fibre reinforced self-levelling compound, specifically designed for the renovation or refurbishment of existing subfloors. The high coverage, low VOC screed can now be applied to a thickness of 3-40mm, in one application, and is suitable for prepared concrete, screed, stone, ceramic, timber and terrazzo. Suitable for both commercial and domestic applications, Ultraplan Renovation Screed 3240 is ideal for smoothing and levelling floors ready to receive tiled finishes, resilient floor coverings or wood flooring. It can also be used alongside capillary underfloor heating and electric undertile heating systems.

Mapei launches Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus Mapei has announced the launch of Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus to its range of Ultrabond Eco Adhesives. Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus is a ready to

Mapei enhances sustainability of green services A Mapei decorative floor system has been installed at Gloucester Services Southbound, which is an environmentally-friendly service station on the edge of the Cotswolds. Within the main building, around 1800m2 of screed containing Mapei’s Topcem fast-drying hydraulic binder was laid over insulation and underfloor heating.The screed was then overlaid with Mapei’s Primer SN to provide a key for Mapei’s Ultratop in anthracite, a decorative coloured flooring system designed to give a polished concrete appearance.The petrol station was also completed using Mapei’s Ultratop system, again in Anthracite. Gloucester Services Southbound opened its doors to the public in May 2015, is located on the M5 Southbound.

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Mapei’s quality control lab is fully open Mapei has opened its newlyextended and modernised Quality Control Laboratory. This expansion makes the Mapei UK QC Laboratory the largest of the European subsidiaries, and is testament to the group’s continued commitment to quality, testing and improvement. The Laboratory will facilitate extra equipment and new test methods to support the increase of business demand and growth. The 60m² extension (from the original 100m²) has been planned, designed and carried out over the last 18 months, and includes two new state-of-the-art conditioning units along with a complete facelift of the Laboratory including new floors, ceilings, lighting, sinks, extra benches as well as new testing equipment.

Grandeur and elegance enhanced 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,

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which has a distinct Grade II* listed Art Deco facade, was developed by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland, in partnership with renowned restaurateurs Corbin & King. 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 Ultrabond Eco S955 1K– a single component isocyanate and solvent-free, sililated polymer-based adhesive.

New floor systems to comply with hygiene standards Mapei has introduced its new Mapefloor CPU range of five flooring products for the food, beverage and chemical industries. Mapefloor CPU/Cove is a three-component polyurethane/ cement-based mortar which can be used to create coves, mould fillets and create seamless walls and floors within the industrial sector. Mapefloor CPU/RT is a three-component high-strength polyurethane/cement-based mortar with high resistance to chemicals for coating industrial floors in layers of 6-9mm thick. The Mapefloor CPU/MF also comes in three parts but is a self-smoothing multi-function mortar. Also within this range is Mapefloor CPU/TC, which again is in three parts and is ideal for coating walls and for finishing coats on the CPU products as well as coves. Lastly, the Mapefloor CPU/HD is a three-component, high strength polyurethane/cement-based mortar.

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