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Sustainability in Development Chiswick Point demonstrates efficiency without compromising on design

Voice of the Industry The Concrete Centre responds to the sustainability performance of concrete

Design & Desire A golden crown of copper alloy defines a new cultural centre in Sweden

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n the past, the public’s perception of ‘green buildings’ might have comprised unsightly solar panels, straw bales, green roofs or an excessive placement of flora and fauna on a building’s facade. Nowadays, innovations in building materials have enabled architects and specifiers to develop sustainable buildings without compromising on design and performance. Take, for example, concrete. By no means perceived as an ‘eco-friendly’ choice in construction, concrete has been up against several challenges to restore confidence in the eco-conscious specifier. In response to the UK Government’s 2020 target for reducing carbon emmissions, The Concrete Centre has committed to offer best practice guidance on the use of concrete to help an industry which is striving to exceed its climate change goals. In this month’s issue, Guy Thompson explains how The Concrete Centre responds to the challenges and many enquiries about the sustainability performance of concrete and how the industry is committed to a holistic measure of sustainability thus enabling designers and specifiers to produce evermore sustainable solutions. Turn to page 18 to find out more. Meanwhile on page 14, Chiswick Point, one of West London’s newest housing developments, demonstrates how a proactive approach to innovative construction solutions can help improve efficiency without compromising on design. Led by GRAHAM Construction, the team’s sustainable approach has helped reduce the energy use across the whole development. 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. To download your version free of charge, simply search ‘fc&a’ on Google play or the App Store.

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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:

Guy Thompson explains how The Concrete Centre responds to the challenges and many enquiries about the sustainability performance of concrete.

26 Legal & Business:

Solicitor David Brown discusses how to minimise the risk of complaints and how to best deal with complaints, if one cannot be avoided.

Features 24 Technical Focus:

The British Urethane Foam Contractors Association explains the merits of open cell vs closed cell polyurethane foam.

34 Doors & Windows:

36 Bricks, Blocks & Pavers: WoodBlocX has helped to create an outdoor space at one of the capital’s most desirable student apartment complexes.

38 Renewable Energy: A luxury resort in the Scottish Highlands is set to significantly reduce its emissions and energy costs thanks to a complete biomass and LPG solution.

40 Lighting: Marshalls has designed, manufactured and installed bespoke Sky Needles which are a key feature of the newlyrefurbished NIA in Birmingham.

42 Ecobuild Preview: Ecobuild returns in March with an increased and in-depth focus on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities.

46 kbb Birmingham Preview:

FC&A uncovers the highlights and special features of the upcoming kbb The facades of four buildings at Velocity Birmingham taking place from 6 to Village have been replaced with Wicona H&S Event A4 Ad_185mm wide x 60mm deep 1/21/16 11:10 AM Page 1 9th March. curtain walling to dramatic effect.

Portfolios 10 Greenhouse: Office building Tower Wharf sets a benchmark for sustainability within the multi-billion pound development regeneration project in Liverpool.

14 Sustainability in Development:

Chiswick Point demonstrates how a proactive approach to innovative construction solutions can help improve efficiency without compromising on design.

28 Design & Desire: A golden crown of copper alloy provided by Aurubis defines the new cultural centre in the Swedish town of Landvetter.

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Industry Updates

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FC&A rounds up the latest industry news

In Brief ISG wins Aviva Pinnacle scheme

Flanagan Lawrence wins competition for the Szczecin Summer Theatre

ISG has secured its latest win with Aviva Investors, taking an £11m scheme to refurbish Pinnacle House in Wimbledon.The project sees ISG increase existing office accommodation by circa 50%, with the addition of three new floors and a revised internal layout to create a 56,000ft2 high-specification office development. ISG will transform the outdated facade of the existing building, replacing the roadside brickwork and glazed elevation with a striking scalloped curtain walling design.

CCI moves into new building

The CCI is a unique collaboration between the University of Cambridge and leading internationally-focused biodiversity conservation organisations clustered around Cambridge. The Nicholas Hare Architects-led team has transformed the existing 1960s Brutalist building into an experimental collaborative hub designed to enhance creative interaction.

Stratford wins over London’s workers Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been voted the area in London likely to improve most by 2020, according to a new poll of over 1000 Londoners by YouGov and leading international property and infrastructure group, Lendlease. More than one in five (21%) London adults chose Stratford and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, twice as much as any other area in the capital and ahead of prominent redevelopment districts including Croydon (9%), the City (9%), Tottenham (6%), Canary Wharf (4%) and Wembley (4%).

The award-winning practice has designed an acoustically optimised outdoor performance space, located in Kasprowicza Park, Szczecin.The brief called for design proposals to maximise the flexibility of the 1976-designed theatre for a variety of performances on the stage, and to add a new roof to enclose both the stage and the audience.

The underside of the roof, which covers the stage and front of auditorium, will enhance and project the natural acoustic for orchestral events. This is achieved by a roof which is structurally independent of the existing arch, and is formed by a curved truss which serves as the edge beam to a single cable net structure.

This net supports a series of inflated fabric roof panels and suspended acoustic reflectors. Two additional trusses span the stage to support the load of the lighting grid. The back of the stage is enclosed acoustically by curved glazed screens, which offer picturesque views out to Rusalka Lake and create a scenic backdrop to performances.

IBI Group reshapes its leadership team

MWH appoints new personnel

Head of Responsible Sourcing for BRE

IBI Group has restructured its leadership team after announcing Paul Hewes as Regional Director supported by two Deputy Regional Directors. Paul will be focused on advancing the continued transformation of the 250 strong UK practice. Neil Lewin will be responsible for developing IBI Group’s contribution to urban development. Graeme Scott will be responsible for creating synergies across IBI’s services.

MWH has appointed Paul Taylor as Head of Programme Development for MWH in the UK. Paul was previously Head of Planning and Cost Management at Sellafield, where he led a successful campaign to fully restructure Sellafield’s approach to planning, cost management and estimating for one of the UK’s largest capital programmes. Prior to this, he was a Technical Director of Project Controls in Europe and Africa at MWH.

Dr Shamir Ghumra has been appointed as Associate Director; Head of Responsible Sourcing in the Centre for Sustainable Products at BRE. He will lead a team of experts who are helping construction supply chain companies understand and manage the risks and opportunities within their own products, services and labour supply chain. Shamir also contributes to a number of ISO and CEN committees.

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Industry Updates The doubly-curved roof form follows the natural slope of the amphitheatre on the existing hillside

In Brief New office space puts Chester on the map

Flanagan Lawrence’s proposal will also upgrade the 2500 seat structure with additional facilities including a box office, bathrooms, a cafe and a refurbished backstage area. Jason Flanagan of Flanagan Lawrence comments:“The doubly-curved roof form follows the natural slope of the amphitheatre on the existing hillside to retain the views across the park, and then dramatically lifts over the stage to provide the necessary height for the performance area.” The original structure, including the concrete arch, was designed by Zbigniew Abrahamowicz and opened in 1976.

The first office building in Chester’s £100m Central Business Quarter has been launched in the city. Muse Developments unveiled One City Place to an audience of property agents, council dignitaries and businesses this week as the pioneering force behind the transformation of Chester’s commercial offering.The 70,000ft2 Grade A office space next to Chester Railway Station is the first of seven offices to be built by 2028 as part of the new 500,000ft2 business quarter, which will bring more than £96m to the city’s economy.

Deconstructed diagram of the Szczecin Summer Theatre

Citygate redevelopment completes

The extensive redevelopment of Citygate, the 47,000ft2, six-storey office development in Manchester’s central core, has completed.The scheme, which is owned by Hermes Real Estate, was designed by Pozzoni Architecture Limited and the building has been completely remodelled over the last eight months.The former Barclays Bank space including the upper floors have been stripped out, along with the existing toilets and former reception. Externally a new facade to the primary elevation has dramatically changed the visual appearance of the building.

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University Primary School completes

Turner & Townsend, the global programme management and construction consultancy, has completed on the University of Cambridge Primary School, which is the first university training school at primary level in the UK.The three-form-entry school, which is part of a £1b urban extension to the north west of Cambridge, combines primary education with a purpose-built research facility. The school is sponsored by the worldfamous university and governed by a separate trust.

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Industry Updates

Ecobuild Updates

FC&A previews the upcoming highlights and talking points of Ecobuild, the industry’s most established show for the sustainable built environment.

Facts & Figures 71% of visitors are managerial level or above

£946k average budget responsibility of Ecobuild 2015 visitors

65% of visitors authorise or specify building products

22.8% growth rate forecasted for the green building industry until 2017

2.5m new homes to be built by 2025

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Results of Boardroom to Building Site survey to be revealed Pauline Traetto leads the BRE Academy and is responsible for growing its training and education portfolio. She has over 16 years’ experience in supporting industry’s education developments.

The BRE Academy has launched a skills gap survey to identify the current and future employment needs of the construction industry. Pauline Traetto, Director of BRE Academy, explains the reasoning behind the study: “The construction industry faces a pressing need for a workforce that can deliver transformational change in

the face of a convergence of significant challenges; less land, fewer resources, more people, more demand, climate change and adaption issues, migration to cities, the move to digital construction or BIM. “But do we really know what the ‘true’ skills gap is in the construction industry, and do we know what skills are needed for the future? These are the issues being explored by the BRE Academy in our skills gap survey. “For example, off-site and modular techniques have been suggested as realistic solutions to deliver the quality and volume of homes needed to curb the UK housing crisis. Does this mean we will need fewer bricklayers, and more mechanical engineers who will

manage what could become a robotic manufacturing activity to develop off-site builds? “This requires a totally different skill base, is this a ‘skills gap’? Or is off-site construction a way to mitigate skills shortages and time constraints? This is just one of a number of issues that the survey aims to reveal. “It also aims to understand the poor public image of the construction industry, the gender diversity split and how best to develop appealing career pathways for young industry entrants. “The key findings will be announced at the main conference on Day 3 of Ecobuild, dedicated to Next Generation.”

New Features Stephen Fry unveiled as special guest

Building on the moon presentation

Cutting edge smart technology

Stephen Fry has been announced as the special guest at Ecobuild 2016, the UK’s largest show dedicated to construction and energy. Stephen will be interviewed by broadcaster Will Gompertz at the culmination of the day’s conference programme on Wednesday 9th March. The audience can expect to hear Fry’s forthright and entertaining views and insights around issues close to his heart – areas that will resonate with the Ecobuild audience.

A controversial presentation examining how we would build on the moon will be delivered at Ecobuild by Xavier de Kestelier, Partner at Foster & Partners.The talk will use the hypothetical challenge as a launch pad to discuss how we can best combine ingenuity across science, engineering and architecture specialisms to build more efficiently. Gwyn Roberts, New Homes and Communities Leader at BRE, and Lynne Sullivan, Architect and Founding Partner of Sustainable By Design, will contribute to the debate.

The latest technological advances that are forging an ever-closer and advantageous relationship between people and the environments we inhabit will be on show at SMART @ Ecobuild. Driven by ever-increasing demand – with the global market for smart building technologies forecast to triple to £14bn by 2019 – SMART @ Ecobuild places the latest technological advances in the hands of visitors. SMART @ Ecobuild will explore intelligent building technology and materials across four room sets for residential and commercial use.

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The building remains forward focused on sustainability and has been designed to BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standards

Enterprising sustainability on Liverpool waterfront The Mersey Waters Enterprise Zone was one of the first four locations established by the Government, designed to attract investment and accelerate growth.

he £10bn development comprises two schemes led by Peel Holdings; Wirral Waters and Liverpool Waters. Located on either side of the River Mersey at Liverpool’s famous docklands, the two projects are amongst the largest regeneration schemes in the UK. One of the first flagship schemes to be constructed within the 500-acre Wirral Waters regeneration scheme is the Tower Wharf Project, a 48,000ft2 Grade A office building constructed by Eric Wright Construction on behalf of developer, Longmeadow Estates with support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The four-storey waterfront office building

was designed by Liverpool-based architects, Falconer Chester Hall.While its design concept references Liverpool’s past and the trading vessels that once traversed the waters on its doorstep, the building remains forward focused on sustainability and has been designed to BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standards. Explains Managing Director of Eric Wright Construction, John Wilson: “Tower Wharf was the first office scheme to start on site at Wirral Waters so it needed to set a benchmark for sustainability within the multibillion pound development. “Part of the ethos of the regeneration is to create opportunity while reducing the environmental impact of economic growth. Tower Wharf has been designed to align

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with those goals and achieving BREEAM ‘Excellent’ was one of the stipulations of the ERDF funding.”

Thermal performance While Tower Wharf has been constructed on brownfield former dockland, managing the environmental impact of the scheme was paramount from the outset, with ecological reports carried out to assess the flora and fauna at the site. The largely glass facades provide stunning views across the waterfront and also maximise natural light, reducing the reliance on electrical lighting within the offices and creating a feeling of space for the high occupancy building. The thermal implications of this aesthetic approach also had to be carefully incorporated into the design. Extensive thermal modelling and daylight calculations were carried out to inform design of both the fabric of the building and the lighting and that attention to detail is instantly recognisable in the scheme’s appearance. Brise soleil have been incorporated onto a single facade, to reduce solar gain on the south facing side of the building and lesson the cooling load requirements. Internally, custom-specified blinds have

Greenhouse

The four-storey waterfront office building was designed by Liverpoolbased architects, Falconer Chester Hall

also been installed on the south facing facade. These blinds feature specialist heat reflective fabric that maximises heat during the winter and reduces solar gain in the summer, along with perforations that ensure that the vistas are maintained despite the window coverings.

Building management Tower Wharf was the first office scheme to start on site at Wirral Waters

under performance is identified earlier so that issues can be rectified before energy efficiency performance is affected. “It will also enable the occupier to monitor and map energy consumption so that any anomalies or potential savings can be identified.”

Heating and cooling The building has been designed to provide an entirely controlled environment in terms of heating and cooling with no natural ventilation. Each of the scheme’s four floors has been divided into four zones, future proofing the offices to enable different areas to be heated and cooled individually. However, the call

centre operator that has leased the entire building will utilise three storeys as open plan, high occupancy contact centre spaces, with offices on the top floor. As a result, each floor will be treated as a single ‘comfort’ zone. John explains: “Because of the open plan layout and the high occupancy levels, creating different comfort zones on a single floor could potentially see heating and cooling conflicting and wasting energy. “Instead, a highly efficient VRF (variant refrigerant flow) system has been specified using air source heat pumps to provide all the energy requirements for both the heating and cooling.”

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At the heart of Tower Wharf’s energy efficiency is its building services installation, with an efficient heating and cooling system, controlled and monitored by a programmable BMS (building management system). The BMS has been designed to enable the building’s facilities team to monitor inputs, outputs, directories, alarms and plots on a touch screen unit that interfaces with all plant and sensors in the building.The system will enable the occupier to adjust operating times and adjust controller parameters, and monitor alarms, but can be configured for security to ensure that only authorised personnel can alter settings. John continues: “The system logs and monitors the building services aligned to the occupier’s needs and all data is accessible as graphs. “What this means for the long-term efficiency of the building is that any faults or

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Greenhouse Due to the high occupancy levels, the cooling load for the building is significant and heat recovery has been built into the system via VRF fan coil units on each floor. A total of eight Mitsubishi air conditioning roofmounted condenser units have been installed for the building, each powered by a dedicated air source heat pump. Two heat recovery air handling units have also been installed on the roof and these had to be designed in a low height, double decker configuration to conform to planning requirements. Two gas fired boilers have also been installed to provide the energy for the central core radiators and the domestic hot water supply is heated by a further two gas fired water heaters.

Due to the high occupancy levels, the cooling load for the building is significant

Power supply A wide range of LED fittings have been used across the building

The high levels of natural light coming into the building during sunlight hours reduce the amount of electric light needed

The high levels of natural light coming into the building during sunlight hours reduce the amount of electric light needed within Tower Wharf and a lighting system made up almost entirely of low wattage LED fittings builds on this energy efficient profile. A wide range of LED fittings have been used across the building, including ceiling panels and spotlights, emergency lighting and feature lighting. All fittings in circulation areas are linked to a presence detectors, and both presence and absence detection has been installed for the office areas in line with BREEAM requirements alongside daylight sensors that control dimming in window areas when levels of natural light are sufficient. In addition to prioritising low energy consumption, the building has also been designed to reduce the amount of energy required from the grid with a solar PV installation linking high quality roof-mounted panels with two transformerless inverters with a combined 25kW capacity. Once again, the building’s south facing position has influenced this element of the design, with an installation positioned to maximise the available solar energy to provide an estimated output of around 22,500kWh over the course of a year, which, if not utilised by the building demand, is fed directly back into the grid.

John summarises: “Completion of Tower Wharf is a significant milestone in the ambitious regeneration programme at the Mersey Waters Enterprise Zone. It represents the start of a new era for the dockland location and a commitment to creating a more sustainable built environment to support Liverpool’s future prosperity.”

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Sustainability in Development The project was completed following a 107-week construction period, quicker than most schemes of this size

No compromise on design Chiswick Point, one of West London’s newest housing developments, demonstrates how a proactive approach to innovative construction solutions can help improve efficiency without compromising on design. For Bellway, customer appeal was paramount to the development’s views and surroundings

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ed by GRAHAM Construction’s London and South East team, the £20m contemporary mixed-use development for Bellway Homes replaces a derelict former industrial property located next to Chiswick Park and overlooks the Gunnersbury Triangle nature reserve. The haven of woodland features ponds and meadows and is run by the London Wildlife Trust, providing a pleasant outlook from the apartments’ balconies. The development comprises two buildings of six and nine storeys respectively, with 124 homes in a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments which have all been designed with a high level of detail to the build quality, finishes and fixtures. The contemporary designed building naturally blends into its surroundings, while the apartments provide stylish, light and airy accommodation aimed at attracting a diverse range of residents. Twenty-three of the apartments are shared-ownership but in appearance the development is ‘tenureblind’. There is also 11,485ft2 of ground floor retail space on site and residents have access to the Starbucks, Union Bar and Virgin Active, as well as other restaurants, shops and cafes at Chiswick Park. The project was completed following a 107-week construction period, quicker than most schemes of this size, thanks to the construction team’s scrutiny of the initial plans

Sustainability in Development Continuous ribbon balconies overlooking the nature reserve provide solar shading

Customer appeal Rob Joyce, GRAHAM Construction’s London Office Director, comments: “The London residential market is hotter than ever and, given the increasing confidence in the economy, seems set to persist. However, the scope for new developments is severely restricted by the continued shortage of potential sites and a lack of both materials and manpower, which will only continue. “While many building materials suppliers can increase production relatively quickly to meet demand, training workers takes time. So, if developers are to benefit from the unprecedented level of demand for housing, new thinking – and initiatives – in this area are needed soon. Meanwhile, innovative forms of tendering that capitalise on competing contractors’ scale, knowledge and experience of the industry can pay dividends.” For Bellway, customer appeal was paramount to the development’s views and surroundings – in particular the nearby nature reserve – which were major selling points. For GRAHAM Construction, however, it was looking inward to the detail of the construction process itself that was the key to managing costs and the project’s overall success, while still maintaining

the development’s design concept. For example, the specification of the buildings’ facades were changed in the early stages of construction: instead of glass-reinforced concrete cladding, an innovative architectural concrete cladding system was recommended to provide a better quality of finish while delivering 22% cost savings. In addition, the floor-to-floor heights were reduced slightly, allowing site levels to be raised.This meant less spoil had to be removed while keeping the overall building height within planning limits, and also enabled the complete

omission of a retaining wall along a railway boundary without affecting residents. Rob adds: “Being open to considering alternative materials can also help – we recommended a different cladding material at Chiswick which made a substantial cost saving while safeguarding quality and appearance. More modern methods of construction, such as increasing the use of pre-fabrication and producing large components such as bathrooms off site, can also help in terms of manpower, materials and quality assurance.”

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Twenty-three of the apartments are shared-ownership but in appearance the development is ‘tenure-blind’

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Sustainability in Development A sustainable approach to the development’s construction and design was important to its long-term success

A sustainable approach to the development’s construction and design was also important to its long-term success, with all of the homes designed to Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and follow the Lifetime Homes design code, ensuring that they are accessible and useable by families at different stages in their lives and appeal to a variety of residents.

The construction materials chosen by GRAHAM Construction, mainly reinforced concrete, have helped to reduce energy use across the development.The concrete frame, floors and cladding provide thermal mass which absorbs energy and releases it slowly, helping to reduce temperature fluctuations, and photovoltaic panels are also installed on the roofs. Continuous ribbon balconies

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The contemporary designed building naturally blends into its surroundings

overlooking the nature reserve provide solar shading and, especially in this location, a desirable amenity. With no effect on build costs or the design, the solutions proposed by GRAHAM Construction have helped the development to be more sustainable, improve performance and guarantee functionality for years to come. GRAHAM is a privately-owned company operating in the construction, asset management and project investment sectors. With a proud heritage where traditional skills and values are fused with professional management, the company has grown to have a turnover in excess of £490m and employs more than 1600 people. GRAHAM Construction is a leading player in all areas of construction and civil engineering throughout the UK and Ireland and operates from a network of regional offices. In October 2015, GRAHAM Construction was listed at number 26 in the prestigious Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250, which ranks Britain’s mid-market growth private companies with the biggest sales. GRAHAM has also been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard, recognising the company’s commitment to forward looking, cutting edge people policies and practices and placing GRAHAM in the top 1% of recognised IIP organisations across the UK.

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Voice of the Industry In 2008, the UK concrete industry committed to a Sustainability Construction Strategy and a key commitment was to contribute to a low carbon built environment

Concrete and the Carbon Challenge Guy Thompson explains how The Concrete Centre responds to the challenges and many enquiries about the sustainability performance of concrete and how the industry is committed to a holistic measure of sustainability thus enabling designers and specifiers to produce evermore sustainable solutions.

ince the announcement of the UK Government’s 2020 target for reducing carbon emissions, the decision making processes in design and construction have seen some dramatic changes. The 2014 Sustainability Performance report, due to be launched at the Concrete and Masonry Pavilion at Ecobuild 2016, details industry progress in reducing the overall CO2 emissions associated with concrete production. In the seven years since the industry published its first report, there has been an 11% improvement in energy efficiency and a 13% reduction in carbon intensity. 2014 data resulted in 76.3kg of CO2 per tonne of concrete, based on the standardised mix.The target for 2020 is to reduce this figure further to 71.8kg of CO2 per tonne, which equates to an overall 30% reduction from the 1990 baseline.

Concrete is a mix of materials, its CO2 emissions are affected by their production, from processes such as cement manufacture, transportation and a range of other criteria. The cement sector is a major component of the embodied energy in concrete, and have continued to achieve improvements in energy efficiency.The embodied carbon of cement has been reduced through the use of wastederived fuels. Some 44% of the fuels the cement industry use are derived from waste or by-products reducing the use of carbon intensive fossil fuels. The embodied CO2 can be further lowered by the use of cementitious additions derived from other industries.These include fly ash from power stations and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) from the iron and steel industry. In 2014, 26.2% of all cementitious materials used were byproducts; the target set for 2020 is 35%.

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After nearly 30 years as an architect, Guy Thompson joined The Concrete Centre as Head of architecture, housing and sustainability.

The industry has a very clear vision to reduce both embodied CO2 within its own manufacture and operational CO2, through the sustainable use of concrete products in the built environment. In 2008, the UK concrete industry committed to a Sustainability Construction Strategy and a key commitment was to contribute to a low carbon built environment.The strategy also sets targets, for indicators relating to waste reduction, responsible sourcing, water, wellbeing, and biodiversity amongst others. The original initiative focused more on those aspects that were within the concrete industry’s control – in other words, the cradle-to-factory-gate impacts of production. In 2012, in response to the European Commission’s drive towards greater resource efficiency, the UK concrete industry broadened its strategy to include the impact of the material post production. Now, this has extended still further with a series of resource efficiency action plans (REAPs), involving close collaboration with stakeholders, contractors and those responsible for projects to the end of service life with the objective to deliver a more holistic approach to measuring and demonstrating whole-life product stewardship.

Voice of the Industry The embodied carbon of cement has been reduced through the use of waste-derived fuels

Implementation of the Water Policy will improve understanding of the amount of water consumed and demonstrate where measures have been implemented to reduce consumption, ensure the use of the most sustainable water sources and maintain water quality. Based on this, the Sustainable Concrete Forum is developing specific indicators for the measurement of sustainability performance and target setting, as per the Concrete Industry Sustainable Construction Strategy 2020 commitment made in 2012. The concrete industry is currently investing in generic Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and BIM guidance, to help designers harness the sustainability credentials of concrete on a credible basis from the earliest design stage of building and infrastructure projects.The Mineral Products Association published the first of these in 2013, declaring the lifecycle environmental impact of UK-factory produced cement. This has paved the way for the production of generic EPDs for precast concrete products, ready-mixed concrete and mortar, which will provide a sound basis for project environmental or carbon assessments.

With regard to BIM, Government legislation for implementation of level 2 for government projects in 2016 has galvanized development and implementation. For products, the formatting of BIM product data templates (PDT) is key. Each PDT aims to anticipate the information sought by every party – from specification through operations to decommissioning and replacement. When a manufacturer completes a PDT it becomes a Product Data Sheet (PDS) – a ‘digital’ description of the product. It is envisaged that some or all EPD data fields will become part of PDTs and hence PDSs – the digital description – will contain environmental impact data.

The Concrete Centre provides guidance to enable designers to specify sustainable concrete whilst recognising that embodied carbon reduction is but a small part of the solution for the provision of sustainable construction when measured over its lifetime, when taking into account energy savings from thermal mass and the climate change protection provided. For more information, guidance from The Concrete Centre and product manufacturers will be available from the Concrete and Masonry Pavilion at Ecobuild 2016.

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In 2014, significant progress was made on how to measure and agree targets for water consumption, with the publication of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) Water Policy.The Policy sets out three aims: Minimising water consumption Prioritising use of the most sustainable water sources Protecting the water environment.

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The cement sector is a major component of the embodied energy in concrete

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Fire Protection to stop, and control the spread of fire and smoke in a building. They can be used to divide buildings such as: entertainment complexes into compartments, close openings in compartment walls or ceilings, or to close open compartment shafts – such as escalators or stairwells. They can also provide protection to atria and lift lobbies and offer boundary protection to prevent vertical fire and smoke spread or building proximity issues.

Case studies Coopers fire curtains provide a fire break around escalators as illustrated by its fire curtain solution for the new Topshop and Topman store in Oxford

Assured performance in public spaces Fire and smoke curtains can help designers to meet stringent fire safety requirements in public entertainment and retail premises while retaining large open-plan spaces, says Coopers Fire.

laces of public entertainment often showcase the skill of architects designing landmark buildings, and commonly feature large open-plan designs – which often incorporates a multi-storey atria with multiple escalators and complex architectural features. Such buildings must meet stringent fire safety requirements which aim to protect the lives of occupants by ensuring a safe means of escape.

Used in place of traditional compartmentation, smoke and fire curtains offer a greater flexibility. Active fire and smoke curtain barrier assemblies comprise technologically advanced, fire-resistant fabric barriers. Fire curtains are intelligent fire safety systems that can interact with a building’s alarm panel or building management system (BMS). They remain invisibly retracted until activated by an alarm or a detector signal – at which time they descend safely to their operational position

Places of public entertainment must meet stringent fire safety requirements which aim to protect the lives of occupants

Coopers Fire has installed smoke and fire curtains in a number of shopping complexes around the world. Coopers Fire manufactured, installed, and commissioned some 300 SmokeStop smoke barriers for Bluewater. Designed to fit the shopping mall’s vaulted ceiling, curved features and critical evacuation points, these formed part of a smoke containment strategy to protect the shopping mall’s means of escape from smoke migration and allows for a safe evacuation. The use of Coopers fire curtains to provide a firebreak around escalators is illustrated by its fire curtain solution for the new Topshop and Topman store in Oxford. Coopers Fire installed an L-shaped, open FireMaster Concertina fire curtain around the two-way escalator, connecting the ground floor and basement of the store. Once deployed, the FireMaster Concertina creates a ‘virtual wall’ around the escalator providing 240 minutes of integrity – in accordance with BS EN 1634-1: 2008. Coopers Fire also developed a smoke curtain system to protect the open-plan atrium at the SSE Hydro entertainment venue, in Scotland. The system provides a nonintrusive method of controlling smoke migrating from the lower floors of the atrium. Coopers Fire also provided a fire curtain barrier system to protect the uninsulated glazing installed above the atrium’s reception area. Coopers Fire has also provided smoke curtains to protect Sydney Opera House. Working in conjunction with the building’s state-of-the-art, mechanical, air handling systems to provide a fully integrated smoke control strategy. SmokeStop smoke curtains were developed to deploy from the ceiling to protect the auditoriums from smoke. 8 www.coopersfire.com * info@coopersfire.com ( 02392

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Balustrades

The glass trend continues with three new balustrade systems launching in early 2016

New products diversify SHS Products’ portfolio One of the UK’s leading manufacturers, suppliers and installers of stainless steel and glass balustrade solutions has added more strings to its bow. SHS Products continues to grow in its 10th year of business.

rchitectural glass has been increasing in popularity over the past decade and the glass canopy is a modern alternative to the tiled, brick and timber canopies of yesteryear. The SHS design comprises tubular stainless steel with a stunning satin finish and clear toughened glass for safety. The canopies are all manufactured and constructed in-house, allowing for complete control over quality management. Finding solutions to problems is another passion for SHS and that’s where the Adjustable Levelling Base Plate comes in. Saving time and money, this ingenious base plate – once secured to the ground – works via the levelling screws, adjusted with an Allen key, that allow installers to level out the balustrade post without the need for shims. It really is that simple.

New systems The glass trend continues with three new balustrade systems launching in early 2016 including the Spigot, Pinion and Glass Button railings. The Spigot which is base-fixed and sports the minimalist look with the stainless steel

spigots is the epitome of contemporary design.The Pinion balustrade system uses an ingenious technique to pin the glass with stainless steel components.This gives the effect of the glass floating in mid-air.The Pinion balustrade is exclusive to SHS Products.Whilst last, but not least, the Glass Button balustrade is a side fixed system that utilises small components for an unbroken view. Mark Busby, Commercial Director of SHS Products said: “We have a fantastic existing range of systems that complement these new launches and we look forward to having these new balustrade systems utilised in exciting new projects. Our focus is on quality products, as well as quality customer service. Our recently satisfied customers continue to praise our team for providing our clients with honest, helpful, safe advice on the appropriate balustrading solution for their specific project with a focus on the perfect mix of strength, style, security and sophistication.” Rob Witcomb Operations Director of SHS Products commented: “This new product really adds a different dimension to our portfolio. We provide stunning balustrades and now we can offer our

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Saving time and money, this ingenious base plate works via the levelling screws adjusted with an Allen key

customers that little bit extra. As a director you always look to develop and improve and I feel we really have with this new product.”

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Open cell vs closed cell polyurethane foam The application of closed cell polyurethane foams for building insulation has been around for over 30 years, but recently the availability of an open cell option has come onto the market. Architects, specifiers and building consultants may well be confused as to the merits of these different systems.

he British Urethane Foam Contractors Association, the trade association representing installers of polyurethane foam, has predominantly represented the closed cell industry but recognises that the open cell alternative has different benefits. A closed cell sprayed or injected polyurethane foam material provides one of the highest insulation values commercially available. It also helps to achieve excellent structural stability for a building, adhering to the building substrate and setting quickly to form a rigid layer. For this reason, it is widely used for roof insulation and strengthening as well as cavity wall insulation and stabilisation, which is particularly important where the wall ties are failing.

Air leakage through the cavity can be reduced to zero. With greater thermal performance and reduced air leakage, polyurethane foam outperforms all other forms of cavity fill. The polyurethane foam moulds itself to the fabric of the building, sealing out draughts and reducing air leakage. It is increasingly important to provide structural integrity to buildings, particularly as weather patterns are becoming more erratic. Closed cell foams are resistant to driving rain meaning that the material stays dry with no loss of thermal properties. The insulant can help act as a barrier to prevent flood waters from entering the building through the walls. The British Board of AgrĂŠment certification approves this insulant for cavity walls in all exposure zones.

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Sprayed and injected closed cell polyurethane foams are also ideal for marine applications. They have high insulation properties with low insulation thicknesses with little impact on the useable space within the boat. Because the material is

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closed cell it will not absorb water and bonds directly to the substrate with no voids or joints for condensation or cold bridging. Closed cell foams which achieve a Class 1 fire rating when tested to BS476 Part 7 are available. Or, where non-Class 1 materials are used on internal applications these must be covered by plasterboard, or a similar thermal barrier. Conversely, open cell polyurethane foams which have entered the market in recent years do not have the high insulation properties associated with the closed cell materials, which is a distinct disadvantage if trying to save space. They do not have the same fire performance as closed cell, so they should never be left exposed; they have no structural strength to stabilise roofs or walls and are widely marketed to be applied directly onto nonbreathable membranes. This practice should be treated with a high degree of caution as interstitial condensation could occur in the foam, next to roof timbers. However, they are better suited for their enhanced sound attenuation properties. Open cell foam is also useful in situations which require more air and vapour into a building’s interior. When choosing a BUFCA registered installer, customers can be assured of the highest standards of quality and service. Installers are required to abide by the Association’s Code of Professional Practice which aims to further good technical and professional conduct and promotes sound relationships between members and their customers. A survey is carried out before installation to check that the building fabric is sound, with any necessary rectification works carried out. There is a 25-year insurance warranty which BUFCA installer members can offer for domestic injected polyurethane cavity wall insulation projects.The warranty offers reassurance to customers and becomes effective if there is a fault with the installation or the product and the installer or product manufacturer has ceased to trade. The BUFCA warranty is available for installations funded as part of Energy Company Obligation or Green Deal Home Improvement Funded work. Other domestic and commercial jobs can also be considered, subject to prior approval by the insurers. Further information on the use of sprayed or injected polyurethane for building insulation and stabilisation is available from the BUFCA website.

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Architects found to have breached the ARB’s Code may be removed or suspended from the Register

As a RIBA-appointed member of the Professional Conduct Panel, Solicitor David Brown is often involved in appraisal team work or is part of a hearing panel. Here, he discusses the workings of the two, and sets out his own observations as to how to minimise the risk of complaints and how to best deal with complaints, if one cannot be avoided.

complaint or dispute regarding performance is very different from a complaint about professional conduct.A complaint about performance should be resolved by the professional’s own complaint’s procedures, or one of the ADR procedures. If negligence is being alleged, insurers should be informed and their instructions followed. In the UK, complaints against a registered architect may also be made to the Architects Registration Board (ARB).Architects found to have breached the ARB’s Code may be removed or suspended from the Register which means that they can no longer use the title ‘Architect’. If a member is sanctioned by the ARB for unacceptable professional conduct or serious professional incompetence, a RIBA Hearing Panel has the discretion to impose a similar sanction. The appraisal team need to consider whether on the evidence provided, a hearing panel could find a breach of Professional Conduct. If so, they can either issue

cautionary advice or decide that there is evidence sufficient to justify the continuation of the investigation by means of a hearing. Alternatively the appraisal team could decide that the complaint may be dismissed.All decisions of the appraisal team are on a majority basis. If a complaint goes to a hearing, the panel will consist of one architect member and two lay persons (usually a solicitor and a surveyor). Until recently there were three lay persons, with one RIBA chartered member as a non voting expert advisor. The architect member will be informed of the allegations which gave the appraisal team a cause for concern and the member is expected to attend the hearing. The member may bring a solicitor or other advocate or friend to the hearing. The hearing panel may invite the complainants and other witnesses to the hearing but in my experience this would be unusual. The hearing process is not an adversarial exercise.

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The hearing panel conducts a structured approach to determining the sanction.They determine the seriousness of the complaint, the preliminary sanction and possibly adjust for any aggravating or mitigating factors, culpability – intention, reckless knowledge or negligence, and the members personal circumstances. The sanction is then determined which could be: no action, caution, public reprimand, suspension or expulsion. A common problem in my experience has been the way in which the complaint has been handled in the first place by the architect. This is sometimes due to the lack of a proper complaints procedure. It is a professional requirement for effective procedures to be in place for dealing promptly and appropriately with disputes or complaints.The professional often needs to sit back and try to be objective about the complaint and it is suggested that consultation with another member of the practice should take place at an early stage. It is not uncommon for there to have been heated exchange of emails and telephone calls between the complainant and the professional. This should not happen if the complaint is dealt with correctly. The professional should remember that even if he considers the complaint to be unjustified and even if the client is withholding money for services, he has an obligation to act in a professional manner and to keep in mind the values of his professional body.

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Design & Desire

The project was conceived as a generously glazed, simple white box, crowned by a recessed volume clad in Nordic Royal golden copper alloy

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Open atrium

The architects felt that “a culture centre should draw attention, be festive and daring in its appearance, but it must also fit in and be a natural part of its context”.Their choice of Nordic Royal had symbolic as well as architectural and practical reasons.They viewed copper and its alloys as high-end,

Internally, the plan form revolves around a large open atrium that connects the three floors.This space features large skylights that allow natural light to flow in and also houses the building’s vertical communications, as well as providing relaxed public space for social interaction.

A golden crown of copper alloy produced by one of the world’s leading copper specialists, Aurubis, defines the new cultural centre in the Swedish town of Landvetter.

he building program consists of spaces for cultural activities such as music, dance and drama classes, a public library and an auditorium for 150 people. Designed by Fredblad Arkitekter, the new culture centre is intended as an urban hub for the community.There is always something going on in the building and that activity is clearly visible from the outside as you approach it. The project was conceived as a generously glazed, simple white box, crowned by a recessed volume clad in Nordic Royal golden copper alloy and set behind a roof garden.

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The white rendered base of the building brightens the space around it.Then, for the top floor, the architects needed a colourful and reflective material that would emphasise the angled facade and roof form.

quality materials with a certain civic status and presence, offering a good contrast to the simpler materials used for the interiors and also referencing musical instruments made of brass. Nordic Royal is an innovative alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, giving a rich golden through-colour that is very stable.The surface retains its golden colour and simply loses some of its sheen as the oxide layer thickens with exposure to the atmosphere, resulting in a protective matt finish. It behaves differently to other copper products over time and does not develop a blue or green patina.

Design & Desire Internally, the plan form revolves around a large open atrium that connects the three floors

Product in Profile Nordic Royal is produced by Aurubis, part of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. Other copper alloys include Nordic Bronze and Nordic Brass â&#x20AC;&#x201C; now also available pre-weathered. In addition to Nordic Standard copper, other Aurubis Architectural surfaces include Nordic Green and Nordic Blue factory-applied patinas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper gives either light or dark brown oxidisation that otherwise takes time to develop in the environment.

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Design & Desire The space features large skylights that allow natural light to flow in and also houses the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vertical communications

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Design & Desire GROUND FLOOR PLAN DOMINATED BY THE LIBRARY RUNNING DOWN THE LEFT SIDE

TOP FLOOR PLAN HOUSING THE AUDITORIUM, SET BACK FROM THE ROOF GARDENS

FIRST FLOOR PLAN WITH THE CULTURE SCHOOL WRAPPING AROUND THE STAIRCASE ATRIUM

“A culture centre should draw attention, be festive and daring in its appearance but it must also fit in and be a natural part of its context”

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Design & Desire The walls are clad with plywood in the same shade as the copper alloy and some interior detailing is in brass, also referencing the exterior copper alloy. The light golden colour glows in the natural light from the skylights. A gigantic staircase leads upwards and offers seating for visitors to the building. When all floors are open, the stair functions as seating space for the cafe. The library is by far the most public part of the building, with an exhibition space in its entrance hall, then information desk and children’s library following. The library is basically a large open space, furnished with different functions that can be moved around for future flexibility. The culture school on the first floor is an exciting and playful place with many different things going on. The central communication room offers several different experiences including a meeting place for both students and teachers from the music rooms around, an enclosed space with views outwards and into the dance hall and also a small youth library by the atrium.

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When there is a concert on the building’s top floor, visitors continue up the stairs and arrive in a bright foyer with large windows facing the evening sun. The rooftop terrace offers a fantastic view of Landvetter town centre. The auditorium has extensive glazing that can be covered if necessary. The floor plan generates a separate backstage area with storage, facilitating movement of props, musical instruments and so on from the lift directly to the auditorium.

www.aurubis.com /finland/architectural CROSS SECTION THROUGH THE STAIRCASE ATRIUM HIGHLIGHTING THE CONTRASTING APPROACH TO THE TOP FLOOR

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

Velocity Village provides high quality office accommodation across seven floors

Fact File Architects: Axis Architecture Main contractor: Jessops Construction Velocity Village occupies a four-acre site and provides more than 600,000ft2 of residential and commercial space

High velocity The facades of four buildings at Velocity Village – one of the largest mixed-use developments in Yorkshire – have been entirely replaced using 14,000m2 of curtain walling from Wicona.

elocity Village occupies a fouracre site and provides more than 600,000ft2 of residential and commercial space in the centre of Sheffield. Designed by Axis Architecture, the extensive facade replacement was carried out by Glassolutions working with main contractor Jessops Construction. The buildings are all faced in acid-washed concrete, steel and glass in dramatic

contrast to the scheme’s red-brick surroundings and adding sparkle, light and life to the city’s business district. The architectural style is bold in its contemporary simplicity and has created a stylish landmark which successfully integrates urban living, learning and working environments. Each elevation is almost completely enclosed in Wicona curtain walling to maximise light, with floor-to-

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Facade construction: Glassolutions Aluminium facade solutions: Wicona ceiling glazing allowing views of the Peak District, the landscaped courtyards or across the city. Wicona’s WICTEC 50 SG structural glazing was used on every elevation of the four buildings to replace the original curtain walling which was no longer watertight, and to improve the overall quality of each development. The facade specification was to create a ‘like-for-like’ frameless glass appearance to mirror the original architectural design. This was achieved using the WICTEC 50 SG system which features a ‘toggle’ to retain the glazed units within the infill channel. This option is fast and efficient to install, and delivers a frameless appearance as an alternative to silicone bonding. The Wicona curtain walling was also

Doors, Windows & Balustrades

Wicona’s WICTEC 50 SG structural glazing was used on every elevation of the four buildings

windows inserted into the curtain walling at every level on each building; WICSLIDE 23 sliding doors to the penthouse balconies at the top of the V3 apartment building and WICSTYLE 65 evo outward-opening doors for access to the balconies for all the other residential units. Velocity Village provides high quality office accommodation across seven floors and 443 premium apartments set around landscaped courtyards. The largest building, V2, is now the new languages faculty for the University of Sheffield.V3 and V4 are residential buildings providing one and two bedroom apartments over seven and eight floors.V5 is a standalone building comprising 24 two bedroom luxury apartments over four upper floors, with office space on the ground floor. Wicona’s WICTEC curtain walling can be used to create vertical and angled facades; sloped and 3D glazed roofs and atria, and other geometric constructions. There is an extensive range of openings for natural ventilation; a wide variety of profiles for optimum creative freedom, and additional options for enhanced burglar and bullet resistance and fire protection, without changing the overall appearance of the facade.

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semi-unitised, which allowed the fabrication and assembly of the glazing units off site for faster and more accurate installation – an important benefit as the buildings were occupied throughout the facade replacement. An area of the glazing on the V2 office building was also faceted across seven storeys. Commenting on the project, Kevin Seers, Director of Axis Architecture said: “The curtain walling was a critical element because these four buildings had such an extensive amount of glazing. We needed to retain the appearance of continuous glass and the original facade design as closely as possible. “The Wicona facade system was sufficiently flexible and versatile to meet the design criteria and integrated well with the windows and doors. The WICTEC 50 SG curtain walling has successfully and closely reflected the appearance of the original buildings and we are extremely happy with the end result. The glazing is all performing well and each building looks fantastic. The facade replacement has really helped to revitalise the whole development. We would definitely use Wicona’s systems again.” In addition to the curtain walling, Wicona also supplied: solar shading using fixed aluminium louvres; open-in, side hung WICLINE evo 65 aluminium casement

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The facade specification was to create a ‘likefor-like’ frameless glass appearance to mirror the original architectural design

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Bricks, Blocks & Pavers

The installation of the raised beds took place at the final stage of the apartment build, before the site was opened to students

WoodBlocX has helped to create an outdoor space at one of the capital’s most desirable student apartment complexes.

ith extensive views of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford One is student accommodation giant, Unite’s latest London development. The site incorporates more than 1000 flats, state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated areas for study and relaxation. The brief was to provide a practical and functional outdoor space across the building’s rooftop podiums and terrace, which reflected the design and ethos of the rest of the site. Urban Planters was engaged by the main contractor, Westfield Design & Construction, to provide the landscaping elements for the project. Working closely with Westfield Design and Construction and the architects, and Newham Council planning, a concept was proposed that incorporated large timber planters, seating and walkways for the building’s roof terrace and podium areas. Railway sleepers were originally planned for the timber element of the build, however, after researching alternative solutions for creating a combination of raised beds and seating, the site’s project manager opted to modify the plans and opted for the WoodBlocX system, which uses pressuretreated FSC pine blocks that fuse together simply using a series of dowels. WoodBlocX components are manufactured in five different sizes and

work in the same way as bricks. In addition, any capping and angled parts are pre-mitred, which saves installers significant build time and eliminates the need for sawing, drilling and disposing of waste, a huge plus point for large installations. Using the layout design for the raised beds and seating, WoodBlocX’s design team worked with the plans to calculate the materials needed and used their expertise to advise the team on the design. The installation of the raised beds took place at the final stage of the apartment build, before the site was opened to students. Cranes were used to lift the pallets of WoodBlocX and other materials to the higher levels and WoodBlocX and Urban Planter’s install teams worked together to build the 10 raised beds and over 20 separate seating areas. Each bed was built directly on top of a porous plastic layer to ensure adequate drainage once planting was in place; the walkways and remaining spaces were paved using square slabs and edges finished with decorative pebbles. One of the benefits of using the WoodBlocX system is that structures can be built without the need for foundations, larger structures include buttresses every 1.5m and the unique dowel and wedge system combined with the robust pressure treatment of the wood means the materials can withstand large amounts of force.

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The WoodBlocX system uses pressuretreated FSC pine blocks that fuse together simply using a series of dowels

The final design for the main terrace incorporated six raised beds in total with wide, angular structures to border the edges of the terrace and exterior walls of the building, plus islands placed centrally within the space, each incorporating seating and lighting. The brief for the planting scheme was to provide plants that were suitable to the conditions of the area, to provide yearround interest and encourage biodiversity. The planting sourced by Urban Planters from Classiflora used a mixture of herbs, grasses, ferns and shrubs, which provided immediate impact, offering easy maintenance for staff and consistent colour for residents to enjoy throughout the year.

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Acoustics and design, perfectly integrated at NTU.

Project: Nottingham Trent University Pavilion (shown): 63m bespoke acoustic balustrade with 1.9m high solid ash fins, Camira Cara fabric and acoustic absorptive core. RPG Absorbor (fabric-wrapped) panels, magnetically fixed to beam linings. Also used: acoustic timber linings & bespoke baffles to Lecture Theatres.

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Renewable Energy

Biomass made perfect sense – especially given the high hot water demands of the club’s two indoor swimming pools

A luxury resort in the Scottish Highlands is set to significantly reduce its emissions and energy costs after swapping its oil-fired heating system for a complete biomass and LPG solution from Flogas.

he Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch is now benefitting from energy-efficient, reliable and economical space heating and hot water, thanks to a new 199kW wood-pelletfired biomass boiler with LPG back-up. Custom-designed to fulfil the yearly two million kilowatt hours (kWh) heating and hot water demands of the resort’s 32 guest suites, as well as its dining and leisure facilities, the new Flogas system has projected annual carbon savings of more than 65%, and the promise of ongoing payments under the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). After extensive refurbishment to turn the former Hilton Hotel in Royal Deeside into a Hilton Grand Vacations Club property, the management team needed to address the ongoing heating requirements of the new luxury timeshare development. Keen to find a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to the existing kerosene-fired system – which was using more than 200,000 litres of oil every year – they investigated biomass as a potential new fuel source. Michael Coletta, Director of business management, Hilton Grand Vacations EMEA, approached leading supplier Flogas for a tailored solution. He explains: “As a reliable, carbon-neutral fuel, biomass made perfect sense for the

new vacation ownership suites and other facilities – especially given the high hot water demands of our two indoor swimming pools, gym and spa, which make up around 70% of our total consumption.The addition of a dependable LPG back-up system also provides full peace-of-mind for both Hilton Grand Vacations and our guests.” Neville Scott, National Account Manager at Flogas, adds: “Although often used on its own as a lower cost, more efficient alternative to oil, LPG is also the perfect partner for biomass systems. It allows businesses to move to a renewable energy source, whilst still enjoying the security of a back-up fuel that can cut costs by up to 40% and emissions by up to 50%. As shown by Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch, a biomass/LPG combination is often the ideal way for buildings to break their dependency on oil for the long term, which is why it’s an important part of the total energy service Flogas offers.” After assessing the site’s exact heating requirements, Flogas specified and installed a 199kW wood pellet boiler, 3,000l buffer tank, pellet storage and chimney stack, which fulfils around 60% of the resort’s annual heat demand. Three existing oil boilers were also converted to LPG to provide reliable back-up when needed and to support the

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The new biomass system has been installed in a timber-clad cabin on the site of the old kerosene oil tanks

biomass system during peak season. Aileen Munro, Lodge and Estate Manager at the Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Craigendarroch, says: “Our guests’ comfort is the number one priority for all the staff here at the resort, so it’s vital that we can rely on a heating system that delivers, all year round. We opted for the integrated biomass and LPG system from Flogas because it does just that. We’re expecting it to significantly cut our carbon footprint and costs – with projections showing that the change from oil to biomass and LPG will save around 400 tonnes of CO2 a year, as well as the financial benefits that accrue from cheaper fuels. The new system is also eligible for support under the Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which will provide us with quarterly, inflation-linked payments over the next 20 years.” The new biomass system has been installed in a timber-clad cabin on the site of the old kerosene oil tanks. It uses insulated pipes to transport hot water to a plant room approximately 70m away in the main resort building, where the LPG boiler is also located. The on-site LPG tanks have been mounded to ensure they fit unobtrusively with the surroundings, and are refuelled regularly by Flogas’ national LPG delivery network. For ultimate ease, Hilton is also benefiting from the automatic biomass fuel supply service from Flogas Renewables, with sensors in the biomass pellet silo triggering alerts and delivery when supply drops below a certain level.

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Lighting Marshalls designed and installed the three Sky Needles, measuring 16, 20 and 26m, on the top of the building

Iconic sculptures light the way As part of a £26m redevelopment of the National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, now known as the Barclaycard Arena, Marshalls designed and installed three lit columns known as ‘Sky Needles’ for the top of the iconic Midlands venue.

n 2014, Architects Broadway Malyan approached Marshalls with a concept for the ‘Sky Needles’ which aimed to create an iconic and instantly recognisable piece of sculpture for the top of the building. The brief also wanted to reinforce the NIA’s identity and brand throughout the city, and help to direct footfall towards and around the arena – emphasising the innovation of the new-look arena, yet also encouraging more visitors to use the new facilities within the venue. Marshalls is the UK’s leading innovator of lighting, street furniture, hard landscaping

and water management products. Marshalls’ lighting team worked with the client to produce two 6m prototype columns which were installed onto one of the first floor landings at the NIA. These prototypes were designed to see if the concept would work in terms of light levels and design, and also to gain approval from the Council. Following the successful trial of the prototypes, Marshalls designed and installed the three Sky Needles, measuring 16, 20 and 26m, on the top of the building. As part of the design brief, due to

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difficulty in gaining access to the columns for maintenance, Marshalls was tasked with designing and supplying a long term, yet low and easy maintenance proposal for the linear light outputs at the bottom of the columns.

Simple access The final effect of the needles needed to be visible from all around the city, yet sturdy enough to withstand all weather conditions. To overcome these issues Marshalls’ lighting experts installed fibre optics, with the light sources being housed at the base of each of the columns. By doing so if one of the lights requires replacing then the light source can be changed without having to use personnel access equipment on the roof of the building, which could be potentially dangerous. Marshalls Street Furniture & Lighting Operations Director, David Townsend said: “The fibre optic light sources were an ideal choice as they produce a brilliant light quality, as well as being easy to maintain and upkeep, which was an essential component of this project.” Due to the height of the building, to install the Sky Needles a 500 tonne crane was needed to lift the heavy steel columns which had a reach of over 100 metres. Townsend said: “The installation was particularly challenging, as the crane needed to lift the needles into place could only operate safely in wind speeds of less

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Marshalls created a truly innovative, yet practical, solution, to what was quite a complicated brief

The final effect of the needles needed to be visible from all around the city, yet sturdy enough to withstand all weather conditions

than 21 miles per hour (10m/s) which took a lot of time – 24 hours overall, not including lifting. “Accessing the site and situating the crane also involved the closure of some major roads around the area, which meant that the operation could only occur over a weekend due to the busy nature of the area surrounding the arena.” David concluded: “The challenging installation period was well worth it as the end result is magnificent, and the client is extremely happy with the outcome. The galvanised steel tubes which created

the iconic needle shape are durable and low maintenance, and certainly provide a dramatic addition and focal point to the arena. The project is highly bespoke, with each product included within the project being individually designed to fulfil the design criteria – no off-the-shelf products were used at all throughout the development. Marshalls created a truly innovative, yet practical, solution, to what was quite a complicated brief.” The needles act as a series of lighting sculptures during the evening, being noticeable from all key points and routes

into Birmingham, and during the day time they will double as blades of light which can be seen standing proud on the inner city skyline. This was only achievable due to the height Marshalls were able to achieve with the needles, which ultimately came down to the material’s construction and the method of lighting chosen. The outcome is certainly impressive, with the now iconic sky needles being visible from across the Midland’s city.

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Marshalls’ lighting experts installed fibre optics, with the light sources being housed at the base of each of the columns

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Ecobuild Preview

Ecobuild is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK construction and energy market

Ecobuild returns in March with an increased and indepth focus on the latest industry trends, challenges and opportunities – and how professionals from across the whole supply chain can capitalise on them.

he UK’s largest show dedicated to construction and energy will provide visitors with access to invaluable industry insights and projections relating to all aspects of the construction sector through a mix of a high-level conference, CPD-accredited learning hubs and more than 800 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of new products, materials, solutions and services. Attracting more than 40,000 industry professionals from across the whole supply chain each year, Ecobuild is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK construction and energy market. It attracts a broad range of visitors from architects to civil engineers, facilities managers to quantity surveyors. The 2016 event will see an evolved proposition for the event to focus on areas of industry growth and market priorities such as housing, infrastructure, next generation innovation, technology and people. Ecobuild 2016’s high-level conference is split into three daily streams. The first day’s stream of Homes explores the most pressing, divisive and important decisions that the industry must take to deliver comfortable, sustainable, resilient

places and homes. What do new-build and retrofitted homes and communities need to deliver, and at what cost? The second day focuses on Architecture and looks at the changing role of the architect, the importance of architecture across the built environment, the need for change and some of the most interesting and inspiring architectural projects. The Next Generation day looks to the future: how smart technology, changing demographics and wellness will drive design and construction in the future as well as how to address the skills gap and attract young talent to the industry. Ecobuild’s most exploratory, provocative and inspiring day – it is a must for all those with an interest in ‘what’s next’. Ecobuild 2016 will also feature six CPD-accredited learning hubs; Building Performance, Design, Energy, #buildcircular, Infrastructure Revolution and Digital Building. A highly-provoking seminar programme, it will provide visitors and exhibitors with the know-how to do their jobs better and the business case to help them make more informed decisions to address these challenges. The programme will be delivered by industry leading figures and organisations

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including Architype, Glenn Howells Architects, Marks & Spencer, British Land, Jones Lang LaSalle, BRE, ICE, Zero Carbon Hub and Willmott Dixon Energy Services. Resource is a show that is collocated with Ecobuild. It is devoted to increasing resource efficiency across all aspects of the construction industry and beyond. Resource is unique in its focus and scale, being the largest learning and networking opportunity for businesses and public sector bodies looking to reduce waste and reuse materials, recovering value from what was traditionally ‘waste’. The newly introduced #buildcircular theatre acts as the learning, innovation and networking hub for those interested to explore which circular economy principles could and should be adopted in the built environment, from building design, materials lifecycle thinking and construction through to intelligent demolition. #thinkcircular, the main stage debate of Resource, will examine practical, achievable, economically viable ways to adopt circular economy models. The largest and most comprehensive event of its kind, it is the global epicentre of learning and debate – a unique opportunity to further strategy and approach to resource efficiency that will generate new revenue and reduce the costs of waste. Reflecting the construction industry, Ecobuild is constantly evolving; ensuring that it continues to provide relevant, dynamic content and create opportunities to make new connections.

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Scott Bader to promote its CrysticROOF BBA Premier cold applied GRP roofing system Scott Bader is exhibiting once again at Ecobuild to promote its BBA approved CrysticROOF range of cold-applied, resin-based, glass fibre, reinforced (GRP) roofing systems. The CrysticROOF product range was developed by Scott Bader specifically for manufacturing flat and pitched roofs, offering a long-lasting, leak free alternative to using more traditional flat roofing materials such as bitumen, felt and lead. All CrysticROOF products are fully compatible with standard, commonly used OSB3 boards, edge trims, fillets and flashings. Visitors to Scott Bader at 2016’s Ecobuild – stand E5050 – will be able to see a cutaway of a fabricated CrysticROOF GRP roof section and find out about its top-of-the-range CrysticROOF BBA Premier system. This BBA Premier system is fully approved

by the BBA for flat roofing and includes a duel, high-performance, fire resistant (FR) and UV weather resistant isophthalic topcoat as standard, which combines superior long-term weathering and BS fire rated performance. Providing an FR rated topcoat as standard has proved very beneficial to many installers and contractors, which have avoided running the risk of not complying with fire safety regulations. The CrysticROOF Premier system meets BS476 part three for all roof structures and shapes including: flat, valley and pitched roofs, walkways, roof lights and balconies. Due to be launched later in 2016, Scott Bader plans to extend the CrysticROOF

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Visit Mapei’s green innovation stand at Ecobuild

Mapei will be exhibiting at Ecobuild’s 2016 show. Mapei’s commitment to sustainable development will once again be the focus of the exhibition; with the entire stand designed with a keen eye on recycling and reducing waste materials.At the end of the event, all materials not being reused will be donated to local schools and charities. Mapei will also launch its sustainability campaign ‘Green By Nature’ at Ecobuild.The stand will display a range of its ecofriendly products including; external wall insulation, ceramic tiling, waterproofing and resilient adhesives.A new waterproofing membrane will also be launched at the exhibition. * info@mapei.co.uk

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Ancon to launch new products at Ecobuild 2016

Ancon Building Products continues to expand its range of high integrity structural fixings and will exhibit a number of new products at Ecobuild. Products on show will include the lightweight Nexus brick faced soffit system, a number of insulated balcony connectors and an exciting new development within the Teplo range of low thermal conductivity wall ties. Developed in partnership with cut-brick specialist, Ibstock-Kevington, the new Nexus system is a lightweight simple-to-install solution to creating flawless brick soffits in any brick type. Ancon will also be focusing on ways of helping building designers to meet their thermal performance aspirations. * info@ancon.co.uk

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Pegler Yorkshire to showcase Control range Pegler Yorkshire – a market-leading manufacturer of plumbing and heating products – will be exhibiting on stand E2250 at this year’s Ecobuild. Pegler Yorkshire will continue to promote its range of Connect and Control products. Stand Control will focus on valves which support specifiers with their objective of delivering a more efficient building via energy and water management.Visitors will also be encouraged to sign up to My PY – Pegler Yorkshire’s personalised online tool. My PY allows users to create and build their own portfolio of information from learning tools including online training and CPD, to the latest price lists and specification clauses. 8 www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk * uk.sales@pegleryorkshire.co.uk ( 0844 243 4400

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Ecobuild Preview

The solvent-free and completely odourless cold liquid applied waterproofing system Kemperol 2K-PUR will take centre stage at Ecobuild

A sustainable approach from Kemper System Liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System will be showcasing its comprehensive range of BBA-certified Kemperol liquid roofing and waterproofing systems at this year’s Ecobuild along with its Stratex warm roof system.

he only cost-effective, solvent-free and completely odourless cold liquid applied waterproofing system available in the UK – Kemperol 2K-PUR – will take centre stage on Kemper System’s E5090 stand at this year’s Ecobuild. Around 80% of the applied polyols (or resins) in Kemperol 2K-PUR are obtained from the seeds of the tropical castor plant (Ricinus communis) – a renewable resource. Perfect for use on sustainable construction

projects and ideal for live projects on occupied buildings – such as schools, hospitals, food factories or office buildings – Kemperol 2K-PUR allows work to take place without the need for evacuation or closure, avoiding the disruption associated with the strong odours and fumes from many ‘low odour’ or solvent-based products. Stratex from Kemper System will also be on show. An integrated warm roof that offers exceptional performance, Stratex is

Kemper System’s waterproofing and surfacing products have protected billions of square metres of roofs around the world

supplied as a complete system of matched components – vapour barrier, insulation and waterproofing. It is equally suited to concrete, timber and metal decks on new build projects as it is to refurbishing and upgrading existing roofs. Stratex is also ideal as a complete warm roof solution below an extensive green roof. It can be supplied as flat board or as a fully specified tapered insulation scheme. UK Marketing Manager of Kemper System, Stuart Hicks comments: “Our product range is designed primarily for use in commercial refurbishment, maintenance and new build projects. Kemper System’s waterproofing and surfacing products have protected billions of square metres of roofs around the world over the past 50 years, including some of the world’s most important landmarks, iconic buildings, public and commercial properties. “As we continue to prioritise environmental performance in the built environment of the future, Kemper System’s advanced roofing technology can make roofs greener and more sustainable. A visit to our stand will give you the knowledge you need to specify liquid roofing and waterproofing systems with complete confidence.” 8 www.kempersystem.co.uk

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Energy efficient cooling for students at the University of Essex Underfloor systems utilise the plenum beneath a raised floor as the ventilation zone, removing the need for most ceiling-based ducting or pipework. Commonly found in office environments, there has been an increase in use at academic facilities. With AET Flexible Space systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then introduced into the space via floor-recessed

fan terminal units or Fantiles – which are easily relocated with the 600 x 600mm raised floor tiles. The CAM-V units introduce conditioned

air at floor level into the plenum beneath the raised floor and then receive return air at high-level for reconditioning. This configuration is ideal for easy reconfiguration as there is no division of the plenum into supply-and-return channels. The system supplied to the Silberrad Centre was a bespoke design comprising four custom CAM units supplying conditioned air at high volume, with lowenergy output to the individual zones. Conditioned air is introduced into the space using a total of 124 floor-recessed fan terminal units – this project was the first to adopt the standard AET TU4 Fantile, fitted with EC fan technology. The AET Flexible Space system was specified by consultants Mott MacDonald after initially enquiring as to the feasibility of introducing additional fresh air to the building. After demonstrating the flexibility of the system to the client, they opted for the underfloor air conditioning system to satisfy the client’s requirements for a flexible, and comfortable, indoor environment. 8 www.flexiblespace.com * lucy@flexiblespace.com ( 01342 310400

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kbb Birmingham Preview

kbb 2016 has extended its floor space by 35%, showcasing the largest kbb event since 2008

A celebration of the world’s best brands Celebrating its 30th year, kbb Birmingham, the UK’s largest gathering of the world’s best kitchen, bedroom and bathroom brands, returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 6 to 9th March 2016.

the materials, products or ideas that can provide solutions to the industry. Exhibitors are judged by the panel that includes David Sanders from Blum, Day True designer Hayley Tarrington-Robson, Renee Mascari from the KBB NTG and KBB editor, Ruth Bell. The winners will be announced prior to the show, but visitors will be able to make their own vote from the shortlist via the show app. Winners will receive a unique award, which has been designed and produced by one of the Blum apprentices. David Sanders at Blum, commented: “Blum is a company that has innovation at its heart and it’s a completely natural connection for us to be involved with the kbb innovation award which is at the heart of the UK KBB industry.” kbb Birmingham will present a host of speakers at its conference, held in the brand new Arena positioned at the heart of the show, a space for conversation and networking. Speakers will provide insightful discussions, along with invaluable advice

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across a range of topics within the industry including; Bathstore CEO, Gary Favell; showroom designer, Steve Esdaile from Esdaile Design, Diane Berry, from Diane Berry Kitchens and Dick Powell from SeymourPowell. Sales Director, Jon Johnston commented: “I’m really looking forward to kbb Birmingham 2016. The quantity and quality of the brands involved in this year’s show will, in my opinion, ensure the best event yet. Over 300 brands will be exhibiting and with a comprehensive and diverse range of products, speakers and features, I would recommend visitors try and spend more than one day at the show.” kbb Birmingham runs from 6 to 9th March 2016 at NEC, Birmingham.Visit the website to register for a ticket and for more information on what can be found there, plus details of how to get there and where to stay.

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ue to an increase in exhibitor demand, kbb 2016 has extended its floor space by 35%, showcasing the largest kbb event since 2008. Exhibitors will be from the best of British companies along with new international brands including Abode, AEG, Samsung, Blanco, Britannia, BSH Group, Caple, CDA, Cosentino, Formica, Franke, Hurlingham, Ideal Standard, Keller, Leicht, Sottini, Levantina, Merlyn Showers, Nolte, Perrin & Rowe, RAK Ceramics, Roca, Roper Rhodes, Rotpunkt and Sensio. This year’s show theme centres on future; looking at future facing materials and designs, helping businesses with their future plans and challenging companies to deliver innovative products. The show will also have its first app, sponsored by ArtiCAD, which will help exhibitors and buyers engage during and after the four days of the show. The Innovation Awards, in partnership with Blum, again helps to acknowledge innovation within businesses, celebrating

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kbb Birmingham Preview Ruth Hinks, UK world chocolate master, joins Franke at kbb 2016

UK world chocolate master, Ruth Hinks, will be helping Franke ‘Make it Wonderful’ by crafting stunning chocolate showpieces at its kbb exhibition stand this year.This gives retailers a first chance to meet Ruth, who will also lead Franke’s ‘More in Store Blooming Great Tea Party’ campaign in support of Marie Curie. Franke is reaffirming support for its specialist showroom retailers by bringing together its ‘More in Store’ initiative with exclusive exhibition offers, sister brands Carron Phoenix and premium tap manufacturer KWC, all in a brand new stand design that underscores the global ‘Make it Wonderful’ strategy.

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Bushboard continues to be the pace-setter in bathroom design

Bushboard continues to be the pace-setter for surfacing innovation with the preview of seven new designs for its Nuance laminate bathroom wall panel range, keeping the brand relevant and on-trend for bathroom retailers. The new designs centre on concrete, neutral stones, weathered and reclaimed timber reflecting the very latest interior trends. Nuance is the only range on the market that can be truly seamlessly jointed, offering the streamlined design that is emerging as a key trend, especially in the mid to upper-end of the market. It is also unique in being inherently 100% water impervious. *

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RAK to launch new surfaces and bathroom designs at kbb 2016

RAK Ceramics’ line-up for kbb 2016 will include new tile designs and bathroom furniture featured alongside 12 bathroom collections. RAK’s biggest stand to date will incorporate a series of room sets showing new and best-selling bathrooms ranges, as well as an area dedicated to fireclay sinks. RAK’s Bluetooth mirrors are also expected to draw in the crowds. Show launches will include four new tile ranges – including Zig Zag and Metropole. RAK’s Resort Range will also be extended with the introduction of a new collection of freestanding furniture.The new products will combine sanitaryware and baths and showers, with furniture and accessories. 8 www.rakceramics.co.uk

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CPD Focus

Hambleside’s GRP roofing systems and how they differ CPD seminar Hambleside Danelaw offers a RIBA approved CPD seminar analysing glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) and its use in flat roofing.The seminar covers the history and development of GRP. With many environmental benefits, GRP is safe to use in greywater systems, easy to repair and at the end of its long service, is recyclable.The material is durable, easy-to-install, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.The CPD guides architects through the production of GRP, and how a component-based system is fitted.The seminar compares this to typical ‘wet-lay’ GRP roofing systems, looking at the laying process and the difference in finish. * sales@hambleside-danelaw.co.uk

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Wetroom Design and Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms The Wetroom Design & Specification CPD from CCL Wetrooms guides architects through the process of designing and specifying a watertight wetroom. The free, 45-minute technical presentation can be organised at a time and venue to suit attendees and covers the key considerations of designing and specifying a wetroom. This includes wetroom design and

layout, waterproofing, drainage, floor build-up and installation. To complement these sessions, CCL has recently unveiled a new contemporary website, designed to provide architects, specifiers and house builders with comprehensive technical information to aid the wetroom specification process for their clients. * cpd@ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

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CPD strengthens Interflow’s industryleading role

RIBA-approved online CPDs from Ronacrete Ronacrete has announced the introduction of the Ronacrete CPD Academy.This means it is now possible to earn CPD credits online via the Ronacrete website at a time convenient to the learner. The Guide to Specifying Modified Screeds seminar offers guidance on how to specify modified screeds successfully. It looks at the types of screeds available and the design considerations and installation methods that can affect your decisions on screed selection. Also available is SuDS Compliant Permeable Paving Resin Bound Surfacing Systems. This seminar offers guidance on the importance of SuDS compliant permeable paving systems, focusing on resin bound surfacing and what bases and sub bases are required to ensure you have a fully SuDS compliant system. * tech@ronacrete.co.uk

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Interflow has launched a CIBSE accredited CPD programme highlighting the importance of protecting below-ground structures against water from the ground.The programme – Preventing Structural Damage by Eliminating Water Ingress Through Service Penetration Ducts – illustrates how various service duct sealing products aid compliance with BS 8102 – code of practice.As the UK distributor for DOYMA, FRANK, HKD and Konex, Interflow combines indepth knowledge with precision German engineering.The CPD programme focuses on how this combination helps to develop strategies for dealing with groundwater and earth-borne gasses. * sales@interflow.co.uk

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Break convention with Arturo Unique Flooring A unique floor can determine the atmosphere of a room or workplace. Arturo offers a wide range of resin floors and pushes the boundaries of what a floor can do. Arturo is now providing

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Continuing Professional Development and is part of the RIBA CPD Providers Network, delivering free CPD seminars to clients at their offices. The seminar ‘Exploring the Design Possibilities of Resin Flooring’ provides a detailed overview of what can now be done with resin flooring; find out about resin flooring and discover the benefits, discover the interior design potential, look at bespoke designs, concrete looks, flake effects and graphic encapsulation. * info@arturoflooring.com

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REHAU launches new curtain walling CPD REHAU’s new high-performance curtain walling CPD has just been approved by RIBA and is available via the REHAU Hub website. The CPD examines the different curtain walling options – ladder, stick, unitised and structural glazing. It also covers the key design criteria – from material, spans and fixings, to finishes, glazing and ventilation. Also part of the CPD is a guide to the regulations and standards governing the installation and performance of curtain walling with an overview of the rigorous testing regime required to achieve the CWCT approval required by the NHBC. * jayne.blackborow@rehau.com

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Karndean Designflooring,Van Gogh Tawny Oak

Karndean Designflooring’s newly extended Van Gogh wood collection Inspired by reclaimed natural wood materials, the 12 distinct new plank designs replicate the unique look that comes from the transformation of wood over time, in addition to processes such as burning, liming and smoking.

he four groups, French Oaks, American Redwood, Scottish Beech and Mexican Cypress ensure a grain and colour palette to suit a wide variety of commercial and public sector projects. The four lightly lime-washed French oak looks,VGW91T Tawny Oak,VGW92T Burgundy Oak,VGW93T Hessian Oak and VGW94T Honey Oak, are reminiscent of salvaged antique flooring.The rich grain details and large-scaled planks (48”x 7”) complement both traditional and contemporary architecture, and the larger size means reduced downtime and installation costs. The collection also includes three unique designs inspired by American redwood railway sleepers – VGW99T Reclaimed Redwood,VGW100T Aged Redwood and VGW101T Salvaged Redwood. Running with the theme of reclaimed woods, Karndean’s product designers were drawn to the unique detail and texture of the redwood ties, which over the years had aged beautifully. Introducing wire brushing and etching techniques, they have taken the natural aging process one-step further with these three designs, giving the American redwood designs the look of repurposed timber

without the practical drawbacks of real wood such as splintering, cracking and warping. A perfect foundation for any commercial environment, the three rich brown, smoked designs create a rich and warm canvas. Incorporating fuming and smoking techniques that have been used by real wood flooring manufacturers for years, the rich brown tones of our VGW97T Burnished Beech and VGW98T Smoked Beech planks can accompany nearly any decor scheme, whilst the striking variation of VGW102T Charred Oak makes a real statement. The new collection is rounded off by the stunning VGW95T Lime-washed Cypress and VGW96T Burnished Cypress. Combining the limed finish of honey oak and the burnt effect of charred oak, these two designs are some of the most detailed in the entire collection. The result of liming and smoking techniques is a more refined and sophisticated aesthetic, perfect for any commercial space benefiting from a highly realistic, rustic feel. “Our new Van Gogh designs are our boldest to date.They are a welcome addition, and reflect the trends we’re seeing for authentic and textured interiors for commercial applications,” commented Paul Barratt, Managing Director, at Karndean Designflooring.

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Karndean Designflooring,Van Gogh Aged Redwood

“The collection is not only design-led, but also retains all the durability, ease of maintenance and availability our customers have come to rely on.’’ Available with a recently extended 15 year commercial warranty and R10 slip ratings, the complete Karndean Designflooring Van Gogh collection will now feature a total of 32 wood designs. 8 www.karndean.com

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Seize the opportunity to be a TTA Awards sponsor in 2016

Superb sponsorship opportunities are available at this year’s TTA Awards. These will enable companies to get pride of place for their brand at the tiling industry event of the year.The awards are held on 14th May at St John’s Hotel and Conference Centre in Solihull. They will recognise the cream of the industry’s people and products across 18 categories. Event sponsorship packages include complementary tickets, and extensive PR.This year’s gold sponsors include: Bellota Herramientas, Norcros Adhesives and Shackerley (Holdings) Group Ltd. Single places for the event cost £160 + VAT, tables for 10 are available at £1440 + VAT. * awards@tile.org.uk

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More Polyflor BIM Objects launched ahead of Government’s 2016 deadline Commercial and residential vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor has launched more downloadable Building Information Modelling (BIM) Objects. Phase 3 sees more of Polyflor’s latest products added to its portfolio of BIM Objects – the new Affinity255 PUR range of 2mm gauge luxury vinyl tiles and the relaunched Polysafe Wood fx safety flooring collection. Free to download from the RIBA National BIM Library and Polyflor website, the launch of Polyflor’s new BIM Objects comes ahead of the UK Government’s April 2016 deadline from which point contractors working on centrally procured public sector projects will be required to use Level 2 BIM. * info@polyflor.com

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. A number of steel structure mezzanines were constructed to maximise space and house new sorting and packing machinery. Each mezzanine level required a complicated matrix of cross falls within the sub-screed and a hard-wearing, hygienic, slip-resistant resin floor finish, with integral perimeter coving. 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, increasing compressive strength and reducing the potential for drying, shrinkage cracking. 8 www.remmers.co.uk

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New brochure for Helifix Dixie micro-piles

UZIN system used at New Buckland Hospital in Dover Over 6000m2 of flooring at the new Buckland Hospital was installed using UZIN products. A suitable range of EC1 and solvent-free UZIN products were used. Cracks in the substrate were repaired using UZIN RR 2013 crack repair, UZIN NC 182 rapid and UZIN NC 888 feather coat.The substrate was then protected against residual moisture using UZIN PE 414 DPM. FM 10 smoothing compound was then used, before the floor coverings were installed. UZIN KE 2000 S was used to install the safety flooring, while 3200lm of set in and coved skirting were adhered using Remur tape. 8 www.uzin.co.uk * info@uzin.co.uk ( 01788 530080

Helifix has produced a new 12-page technical brochure giving details of its versatile, high performance Dixie micro-piles, which are used to cost-effectively stabilise buildings suffering from subsidence.The brochure looks at the benefits of using the extremely effective Dixie micropile system, such as minimal disturbance to occupants – and full technical specifications are provided.The main causes of subsidence are also examined and how appropriate repairs are designed based on the damage, the weight of the individual property and the local ground conditions. A step-by-step installation process is included in the new literature, complementing Helifix’s recently launched animation on the micro-pile system. * info@helifix.co.uk

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Expona LVT creates a simple statement floor in farm shop Expona Design luxury vinyl tiles – from vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor – were chosen to create a unique design at The Balloon Tree Farm Shop and Cafe in York. Natural Brushed Oak and Silvered Driftwood luxury vinyl tiles were installed, with the grey-toned Silvered Driftwood shade. This simple, yet effective floor design using contrasting wood effects highlights the displays. With 28 eye-catching wood, stone and effect design options available in the range, individual designs can be easily created. The collection of luxury vinyl tiles has a 3.0mm gauge and 0.7mm wear layer – making it suitable for use in heavy commercial environments. * info@polyflor.com

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Marmoleum Modular goes zigzag at Neoworks Attracted by the sustainability and vibrancy of Marmoleum Modular, interior designer firm HLW has used an array of colours from Forbo’s new collection to create zigzag designs at the new ‘City Tower in London’ offices of e-commerce company, Neoworks.

HLW was appointed to help transform the interiors into a collaborative environment that would support the way its client worked, reflect the brand and ethos, and provide a space that staff could be proud of. Forbo’s Marmoleum Modular tiles in pillar box red Bleeckerstreet, summer pudding, pine forest, purple and chartreuse were used to differentiate the key social hub, whilst a more muted palette of greens was installed in quieter, more work-orientated, ‘touchdown’ areas. Thanks to the new Topshield2 finish, HLW’s client is also benefiting from a longlasting and durable floor covering with an

easy-cleaning and maintenance regime. Fleur Peck, Associate at HLW commented: “We were keen to find a product that would be easy-to-install, with a colour palette that would bring energy and liveliness into the space. After being introduced to Marmoleum Modular, we knew it would meet our objectives and allow the installation to be more streamlined. The flooring was laid and ready to walk on in under a week!” 8 www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/ marmoleummodular * info.flooring.uk@forbo.com ( 0844 822 3928

The Golf Classic 2016 – have you entered?

Wood: the inside story Domus, the leading provider of tiles, mosaics and stone, added wood to its portfolio last year providing designers with a single reference point when working with diverse surface materials. Domus Wood is an exclusive range of engineered timber flooring available in more than 60 colours and a wide range of formats and profiles, including plank and parquet options. It is made from the best European oak sourced from Mazury, Poland and finished in a hi-tech factory in Ravenna, Italy. Recent projects include phase 1 of the Battersea Power Station residential development and Foyles’ flagship book store on Charing Cross Road. 8 www.domusgroup.com * service@domusgroup.com ( 0207 354 7000

Applications for this year’s Golf Classic competition are coming in thick and fast. The long-running tournament is enjoyed by golfers who compete each year and many entries are being received from new players. Each twoball team is in with a chance of playing in the Grand Final, held this year at Hanbury Manor Country Club. The par 72 course with 18 holes tests players’ golfing skills. Hanbury Manor is a beautiful stately hotel set in 200 acres of stunning parkland. The nationwide tournament is open to those employed within the UK mainland construction industry. The closing date for entries is 12th February. * info@thegolfclassic.co.uk

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Armstrong launches its project showcase A Book for 2016

Bold and colourful – that’s Armstrong Ceilings’ project showcase for 2016. Bold use of a suspension system without any ceiling tiles in an airport is just one of the projects featured in Armstrong’s A Book showcase. The 94-page annual brochure takes readers on a tour of new build and renovation projects. The A Book shows how Armstrong has called on its expertise to deliver ceiling system solutions in a multitude of materials, shapes and colours in various sectors. It delivers a visualisation of how Armstrong’s portfolio of floating and wall-to-wall ceilings deliver solutions that are aesthetic, acoustic, healthy and sustainable. * sales-support@armstrong.com

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ESG brightens up new Tottenham Court Road Station ESG – one of the UK’s largest independent glass processors – has recently continued its work for Transport for London with the second phase of the redevelopment of Tottenham Court Road Tube Station. Tottenham Court Road Tube Station is currently undergoing a multi-billion pound refit, as part of the new Crossrail link which is due to open in 2018. Initially the entire station was closed at the start of this project,

and is now reopening one section at a time. Towards the end of 2014 the new ticket office and Oxford Street entrance were reopened to reveal a Daniel Buren-designed – and ESGmanufactured – black and white installation.

Recently the new Centre Point entrance has opened to the public and the walls continue Daniel’s design. For this section of the station the black and white glass has been fused together with colour to create striking geometrical shapes. ESG supplied over 150m2 of toughened laminate glass, split over more than 200 pieces. The coloured and black sections of the design were digitally printed and UV cured onto the glass. To ensure maximum ink adhesion to the glass, each panel was treated to an ESG developed preprint wash treatment to remove any unseen dirt and oil. This treatment enables the print to achieve BSI: ISO2409 adhesion standard. The printing was carried out on 8mm toughened, low iron and then laminated with a white Vanceva interlayer to achieve the background and create the 17.5mm toughened laminated final product. The design has already received plaudits from the public, commenting on how bright and modern the new look station is.

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Romag glass passes the big cat test

A ‘living’ facade in harmony with nature Over 6268m² of Rockpanel Natural boards have been used to create a facade for a forward-thinking German company.The German-based Brunner family business has expanded – leading to the construction of a brand new facility. Cladding was chosen to reflect the nine metre-high rooms and vaulted ceilings. Corten steel and larch shingles were both shunned in favour of the style and flexibility of the 10mm Rockpanel Natural boards. Anthracite grey Rockpanel Rockclad boards (RAL 7016) were used to clad the bridge between the office building and a heating technology building, providing a contrast with the warm brown tones of the two buildings. 8 www.rockpanel.co.uk * info@rockpanel.co.uk ( 01656 863210

Romag was commissioned to provide highperformance laminated safety glass for a new large tiger enclosure at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. The installation has been specifically designed to provide a ‘close encounter’ visiting experience, providing high visibility of the animals through glass, whilst being protected by glass strong enough to withstand the power of the large cats. Five sheets of low iron 39mm security laminate glass were manufactured for the enclosure by bonding together several layers of mirror quality float glass under heat and pressure, using an interlayer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) in Romag’s cutting edge clean rooms and high pressure autoclaves. * sales@romag.co.uk

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Top marks for Mumford & Wood’s Conservation timber windows and doors

High-performance timber windows and doors from the Mumford & Wood’s Conservation range have been specified in a historical property refurbishment in the village of Clifton, Bristol. The converted Grade II listed school building has been revived to form a walled boutique development. Double glazed casement windows from the Conservation range have been specified by architects Nash Partnership and designed to work in harmony with the traditional stone surroundings. Solid planked entrance doors, with overhead fanlights, provide a like-for-like replacement. Both entrance and bi-folding doors are Secured by Design accredited within the Conservation Secure collection. * sales@mumfordwood.com

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Doors, Windows & Facades Ironmongery to complete steel window aesthetic With slender sections and narrow sight lines, steel windows and doors contribute architectural style to a building, but the look is incomplete without the associated handles, stays and hinges. Steel Window Association members offer a wide range of bespoke ironmongery, embracing everything from items with a conservation-style period finish to those that make a cutting-edge design statement. Window handles are available in a range of styles. A mould can also be made and the fitting produced in a traditional way using a casting process. With this method, almost any existing handle or stay can be replicated. 8 www.steel-window-association.co.uk

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Slim sightline Interleaf hinges Master hinge maker, Cooke Brothers, has reported a growing demand for the new Interleaf Continuous hinges – particularly where the enclosure requires an ultra narrow, unobtrusive sightline between the door and frame. The new Phoenix Interleaf hinge reduces the typical gap created by a traditional heavy-duty continuous hinge from 12mm down to a mere 3mm. The aesthetical lines of the Interleaf hinge completely fills the void between the door and frame – reducing the risk of finger trapping. The Interleaf hinges have been successfully tested to BS EN 1935: Grade 14 (160kg) and is CERTIFIRE approved for use on fire doors. * (

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Crittall’s new website showcases growing product range Crittall has redesigned its website to highlight its ever-expanding choice of steel-framed windows and doors.The new website illustrates the company’s varied product portfolio through beautifully reproduced photos of exterior buildings, residential homes and interior room sets. From traditional to contemporary, exterior to interior, screens to hardware, the site provides an at-a-glance view of Crittall’s extensive and growing product range. Easy to navigate, the site features a professional section for architects and contractors to facilitate the specification process for various projects, as well as a ‘homeowners’ section which conveys the benefits of long-lasting, insulated windows designed for both self-build and replacement. *

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Multi-format polished and unpolished black facade panels were specified for the Consett Academy

Shackerley cladding adds ‘civic quality’ to Consett development Shackerley has supplied over 900m2 of SureClad ceramic granite ventilated facade cladding for the Consett Academy and the adjoining Consett Leisure Centre, providing premium quality external finishes for this £44m regeneration project.

hilst these new facilities have been constructed as a single building, ceramic granite, in different colourways and surface textures, has helped to give each part of the development its own clear identity. For the Consett Academy, Seymour Harris, was the appointed architect for the main contractor Carillion. Multiformat polished and unpolished black facade panels, from one of Shackerley’s most popular ceramic granite ranges, were specified for this project. Installed in a ‘broken bonded’ configuration, the cladding forms a key design element of the main frontage. “Using premium black materials

normally associated with the high-end commercial sector underlines the message that the academy is a place of work, and that learning leads towards a bigger world,” commented Seymour Harris’ Director, Tim Johnson. To give the new leisure centre a separate identity and sense of purpose, the architects specified SureClad ceramic granite facades in a much lighter stone colourway to clad exterior elevations, with contrasting black detailing at the main entrance. “The SureClad system gave us the design flexibility we needed,” commented Tim. “It allowed us to manipulate the facade coursing to employ both matt and polished layers of different heights and to

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To give the new leisure centre a separate identity and sense of purpose, the architects specified SureClad ceramic granite facades in a much lighter stone colourway

interface effectively with entrance features and glazing elements.” He concluded: “Shackerley’s ceramic granite gave us everything we were looking for: excellent clean lines, stunning appearance of quality and robustness with long-term low maintenance. The choices available also meant that we were able to reflect very effectively the natural local materials and strata and outcrops of the surrounding landscape in our designs, whilst maintaining the civic quality demanded and continuity of detailing.” 8 www.shackerley.com * info@shackerley.com ( 0800

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Showcasing daylight To complement the displays at the new Cooper BMW car showroom in Reading, MDG Architects chose to specify Structura’s Kalwall translucent system for the elevation and main entrance canopy. The UK’s biggest Cooper BMW car showroom has opened in Reading, designed by MDG Architects – specialist in the design of automotive dealership buildings, both nationwide and overseas. The 13,000m2 three-storey building – which showcases over 100 new and approved used cars –

marks a major relocation for Cooper BMW from its previous smaller site into a new state-of-the-art facility. Kalwall translucent system was selected for the elevation and for use on the main entrance.This stunning backdrop, supplied and installed by Structura UK, helps to diffuse

natural daylight deep into the interior, thereby creating a well-lit and aesthetically pleasing ambience. At night, the elevation emits an ethereal and attractive exterior glow. Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall eliminates shadows, 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 interior is flooded with natural daylight which means less artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced. 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.

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VMZINC for £14m Hastings Pier redevelopment

The roofs in natural VMZINC are the most immediately recognisable feature of phase 1 of the £14.2m Hastings Pier redevelopment, due to open once again this summer. Described as a national Victorian treasure, it was brought back to life following years of neglect, closure for eight years and a fire in 2010.The domed roofs are particularly eye-catching, all the more so because of the standing seam natural zinc topped with ornamental finials which spans the covered seating area. Specialist contractor Roles Broderick Roofing is currently working on phase 2 in which VMZINC PIGMENTO BLUE interlocking panels are being used. * vmzinc@eu.umicore.com

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Sika Trocal provides peak performance

A new build home – shortlisted for the Grand Designs RIBA House of the Year awards – required the high quality application of 200m2 of Sika Trocal Type S waterproofing membrane to help provide a watertight finish for a complex roof system. Designed by vPPR architects, the building in Hammersmith, London, required a unique roofing solution. vPPR specified a Sika Trocal Type S mechanically fixed waterproofing membrane. The entire roof build-up consisted of S-Vap 500E vapour control layer, insulation, tube fixings and Trocal S waterproofing membrane. A specialist team worked on the complex residential project over a period of five weeks. * sika-trocal@uk.sika.com

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Premier pro-tection Premier Inn is on target to reduce its carbon footprint, with help from Protan. The hotel brand is aiming to cut its carbon footprint by 26% whilst increasing its number of bedrooms. Protan SE PVC single ply membrane is being installed on many new outlets, through its fulfilment of green credentials. Premier Inn specifies single ply as standard for its hotels, for its low carbon features. Mechanically fixed Protan SE 1.6mm membrane has been selected in Exeter, Portsmouth, and Worcester for its added benefit of best value. Protan SE PVC single ply membrane is A+ rated under the BRE Green Guide. 8 www.protan.co.uk * customercare@protan.co.uk ( 01925 658001

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Buy a Rinnai Solo and get £1k worth of ancillary products Rinnai, a leading brand name in hot water heating units, is offering over £1000 worth of ancillary products on its latest innovation – the Infinity Solo Re-Circulator water heater. The Infinity Solo condensing and low NOX condensing water heater is the first product to combine the advanced technology of Rinnai’s wall-mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless steel storage cylinder all-in-one compact footprint. The list of free ancillary products include: a flue kit, a controller, a valve kit and a buffer vessel, alongside free delivery – all of these total up to over £1000. The offer is open to the first 25 respondents who place an order by contacting the company direct on 01928 531870 or email sales@rinnaiuk.com The design parameters of the Infinity Solo enables designers, installers and

engineers to benefit from unique Rinnai technology in applications not previously possible. For instance, the Rinnai Solo will incorporate both 35kW and 54kW appliances, ensuring sites with a smaller gas meter can utilise such technologies. The larger Infinity Solo model will also act as a high-efficiency alternative to gas-fired storage appliances that exist in today’s market. The cylinder is stainless steel, dramatically reducing the weight compared to glass lined models – creating easier transportation and installation. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders available also have extremely low heat loss figures – as low as 1.41kW/h a day.

The Infinity Solo (20/32) is renewable, compatible and supplied pre-fitted with a coil, meaning that the primary energy source will always be from renewable gains and the complementary Rinnai water heater will only apply the precise amount of gas to boost the difference in temperature.

8 www.rinnaiuk.com * info@rinnaiuk.com ( 01928 531870

Bosch sales offering sees further expansion

Get connected with the Svara Vent-Axia has brought new connectivity to the HEVAC sector with its Bluetoothenabled Svara fan. Households can now download its free App to control their ventilation. Households can unlock a whole range of different functions to control their home’s indoor air quality. Svara has three speed modes including a boost.The default setting speed is for trickle continuous flow at 10l/s, the second speed runs at 16l/s and is triggered by the light sensor and the boost speed is 30l/s. Leading the way in unitary fan design, the Svara can sense when someone is in the room and activate. 8 www.vent-axia.com * info@vent-axia.com ( 0844 856 0590

Following a continued period of growth, Bosch Commercial and Industrial Heating has invested in its sales team with four new specialist sales managers. Between them the four will cover all areas of the business from combined heat and power (CHP) to hot water and steam boilers.William Johnson takes on the role of large scale CHP Sales Manager and David Bowen takes up the role of Industrial Sales Manager for the North and Scotland. Damien Stephens has been announced as Southern Sales Manager for CHP and the final new addition to the company is new Commercial and Industrial Sales Manager, Danny Hewitt. * commercial.enquiries@uk.bosch.com ( 0330 123 3004 8 www.bosch-industrial.co.uk

Boilermag ensures efficient heating system of Glasgow office building

SMS Maintenance Services installed six industrial BoilerMag XTs in an office complex in Glasgow.Taking water samples from the heating system, SMS’ engineers identified problems with the water quality.The fan coils were not performing efficiently, which highlighted a considerable amount of corrosion and magnetite in the system. Five, two inch BoilerMag XTs were installed in the heated water system – with a further six inch BoilerMag installed in the chilled water system, preventing the build-up of ferrous oxide.The BoilerMag industrial heating system filter contains high-intensity magnetic rods that are capable of capturing even the smallest particles.

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Evinox Energy to exhibit at Ecobuild Find out more about communal and district heating specialist Evinox’s metering and billing solutions for communal and district systems, and smart control technology, at Ecobuild’s District Energy Pavilion. Ecobuild is the leading exhibition and conference for the UK construction and energy market, attracting over 40,000 industry professionals from across the entire supply chain. This year’s event is set to be bigger and better than ever, focusing on market priorities such as housing, infrastructure, technology and innovation. The District Energy Pavilion will provide visitors with the opportunity to meet with a selection of suppliers and industry experts all in one area, and includes a comprehensive, informative

seminar programme, featuring the latest information about efficient heat networks. Evinox specialises in communal and district heating systems, and manufacture its own range of modern heat interface units (HIU’s) – designed with efficiency and end user comfort in mind. It will also be presenting a seminar in the District Energy Pavilion at Ecobuild, where it will be discussing efficient heat network design and management. Evinox’s systems combine effective HIU control with excellent after-sales, end user

support and flexible metering and billing services – ensuring the building owner has a hassle-free, efficient development and residents enjoy a comfortable and relaxed place to live. Evinox looks forward to welcoming you at the event, on stand E4280. You can register now to attend the exhibition for free by visiting the Ecobuild website.

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Nortek appointment underpins ambitious growth strategy

Rinnai lords it at the Hale Country Club and Spa Rinnai A-rated continuous flow hot water heaters are keeping things flowing nicely at the Hale Country Club and Spa in Cheshire. When it came to making a choice between a continuous flow hot water system or a traditional stored system, the former won hands down for Hale Country Club and Spa. 17 x Rinnai HDC1500i gas-fired condensing units were installed to fulfil its massive demand for 20,000 litres per hour of safe temperature controlled, hot water. The Rinnai units are wall hung, thereby taking up very little space and are easily accessible for service and maintenance. 8 www.rinnaiuk.com * info@rinnaiuk.com ( 01928 531870

Heating and ventilation specialist Nortek Global HVAC is strengthening its European team with a key senior management appointment that will underpin the company’s three-year growth strategy. Nortek has appointed Kevin Hartshorne as European Sales Manager. Kevin joined Nortek Global HVAC 12 months ago to support the Reznor sales team. He has extensive industry experience and was previously Sales Director at Pipe & Climate Center – a division of Wolseley UK. As European Sales Manager, Kevin will work closely with Nortek’s Global and European product management and engineering teams to prioritise resources and develop sales plans to achieve the company’s growth targets. * ambiradsales@nortek.com

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New industrial air curtain

JS Air Curtains is launching the VCP – a new highperformance industrial air curtain for use on warehouse, factory or cold store doorways. The VCP air curtain effectively seals an entrance with an invisible barrier of air to stop heat escaping and prevent the ingress of cold air. Powerful fans, combined with a specially designed tubular matrix air discharge system, deliver an air speed of 2m/s at floor level from an impressive mounting height of nine metres. This allows doors to be left open for pedestrian or forklift access without heat loss, which results in lower energy costs. * sales@jsaircurtains.com

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Nuaire’s Q-Aire range launched Nuaire has launched its new Q-Aire range targeting the residential new build marketplace. A winner of a number of awards in recent years, Nuaire’s name is synonymous with new build ventilation design and systems. The Q-Aire range consists of four new products that will be music to the ears of new build specifiers. l The Q-Aire 1Z – an all-in-one acoustic enclosure allowing both an MVHR unit plus attenuator to be entirely encased in an aesthetically pleasing unit that significantly reduces noise and vibration. l The Q-Aire AE – an acoustic enclosure for the MVHR unit only, reducing unit breakout noise. l The new Q-Aire Carbon Filter – allows Nuaire to offer a complete ducting solution refining traditional filtration and aiding noise reduction within the ducting. l Q-Aire Valves – a series of three new supply-and-extract valves that can help solve common problems with MVHR commissioning, balancing and performance. The Q-Aire 1Z and AE units are optional acoustic enclosures for a selection of Nuaire’s

extensive range of MVHR products and related ducting, and provide a solution to the annoying and frustrating transference of low frequency noise and vibration into living and sleeping areas. The new Q-Aire Valves are available in three versions – standard supply and extract, filtered extract, and filtered extract with integral humidistat. The filtered extract version removes the need for a ducting cleaning regime and a requirement for access panels, because air is filtered before it enters the ducting.The valve is lockable once commissioned and even when the filter is removed and changed, once replaced it returns to the commissioned position.The supply valve is fully lockable and features a clever deflector plate, so even if it is positioned in a corner or next to a wall, it is able to deflect air evenly across a room. The Q-Aire valve range are the only lockable, filtered valves on the market and are fully compliant with the latest NHBC guidance.

8 www.nuaire.co.uk * info@nuaire.co.uk ( 0292 085 8200

Rinnai’s comprehensive space heater range covers all options

Rinnai Energysaver fanned convection powered flue gas fired space heaters have earned themselves a considerable fan base over the past 30 years. Now, with a new energy efficient addition to the range in the form of the Rinnai Energysaver 559FT with a sleek look – and a matching new streamlined look for the popular Energysaver 309FT – Rinnai is leading the field in large interior space heating. Changes have been made to the operation board which is now an easy-to-use, touch control pad sited conveniently on top of the appliance. The unit is also supplied with a child lock. * info@rinnaiuk.com

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ATAG Commercial boilers helps store cut energy costs

When the Co-op decided to replace the heating and air conditioning system at its Stockbridge store, near Sheffield, one of the largest in the area, the key objectives were to achieve significant reductions in both energy and maintenance costs while being able to monitor energy usage 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to keep future costs firmly under control. After a comprehensive tendering process when the Co-op facilities management team, headed by Brendan Laing, examined numerous options, they decided on a system based around two high efficiency ATAG XL140 gas-fired boilers supplied by ATAG Commercial – installed by main contractors, Climate Heating & Plumbing Services. * info@atagcommercial.co.uk

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Rinnai official event sponsor of FIFA Club World Cup 2015 Rinnai, designer and manufacturer of the A-rated energy efficient Infinity range of continuous flow gas fired water heaters, was the official event sponsorship of the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup tournament. FIFA’s largest annual event took place in Japan in December attracting millions of TV viewers from across the world. Rinnai’s official event sponsorship provided it with rights within Japan and saw its logo reproduced on banners around the perimeter of the pitch as well as on signage around the participating stadium in Osaka and Yokohama.The Rinnai logo was also printed on all official marketing material for the tournament alongside the FIFA website. 8 www.rinnaiuk.com * info@rinnaiuk.com ( 01928 531870

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms

Curves bring comfort with the new Matrix basin New from Pressalit Care is an ergonomically designed wash basin – the new Matrix Curve. Features include a curved front edge and sloping sides. The new basin has all the practicalities you would expect to make this perfectly suited to users with limited mobility. The sleek and attractive basin incorporates softly shaped, wide, sloping side edges that enable users to lean in and rest their elbows comfortably for stability and support. The curved front edge means both standing and seated users can be close enough to the basin to operate the tap, while the shallow bowl provides ample room underneath for wheelchair users. Furthermore, raised edges along the back and sides of the basin prevent water from spilling onto the floor, stopping the bathroom floor from getting wet and slippery, and providing a safer environment. Where height adjustment is a requirement – such as in Changing Places

washrooms – the new Matrix Curve can be fitted with either the Pressalit Care Select or Plus brackets for maximum flexibility. “As with all our bathroom furniture, this wash basin has been designed to help people who really need it,” says Andrew Lowndes, UK Sales Manager for Pressalit Care.“All the elements of its design are borne out of a desire to create a product that not only makes life easier for those with limited mobility, but also puts a firm focus on aesthetics and practicality.” The simple, yet elegant design of the basin with its wide soft shapes, makes the new Matrix Curve an attractive option when space and optimum ergonomic comfort are at a premium. It is particularly suitable for smaller

bathrooms requiring optimal use of space and high-levels of safety and design. The new Matrix Curve wash basin has been rigorously tested and can withstand a maximum weight of 200kg (the weight limit is less when the basin is in motion on a bracket). Produced in a high quality ceramic, it provides the best conditions for easy and effective cleaning. Pressalit Care has been designing bathrooms and kitchens for over 40 years where practicality is a prerequisite. 8 www.pressalit.com * uk@pressalit.com ( 0844 880 6950

Paiova 5’s meticulous details ensure extraordinary comfort Washroom makes waves at new Dolphin showroom Washroom Washroom has played its part in the creation of the new Dolphin Dispenser showroom in Clerkenwell. The studio includes space dedicated to Dolphin’s new Alavo range and has been designed to host workshops.Washroom designed and installed each of the Corian trough vanities to complement the Dolphin Alavo units displayed.The modular wash, soap and dry system has been carefully designed to fit neatly behind a mirror and has been added to Washroom’s accessories collection. Designed to save energy – thanks to the use of infrared sensor taps and LED lighting – the Alavo system is easy to maintain and refill. 8 www.washroom.co.uk * sales@washroom.co.uk ( 0800 999 8888

Duravit’s Paiova 5 bath, by EOOS, focuses solely on individual comfort. With two different backrest slopes, Paiova 5 offers the choice between an ergonomic sitting position and an especially flat, reclining position – for bathing with someone else or relaxing alone. The design of Paiova 5 is the result of a symbiosis between a corner bath and a freestanding bath. EOOS developed the new geometric form by taking a wall-hugging version and rotating it out into the room. The result of this ingenious transformation is a sculpture that succeeds in transferring the ergonomics of the bath’s interior to a pentagonal exterior. * info@uk.duravit.com

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Speedy Easi-Plan installation cuts costs

Helping to achieve cost savings and creating a stylish bathroom the Easi-Plan range of concealed sanitaryware installation frames, from the Abacus Manufacturing Group, significantly speeds up the fitting of WCs, basins and bidets. The Easi-Plan range has been designed specifically for the UK market and the installation frames provide a precision, pre-wall fixing system that is simple to install. The standard frames are supplied with bolts and quickfix nuts. The WRAS-approved dual flush cistern may be adjusted from 6/3 litre to 4.5/3 litre, and all cisterns have an easy service mechanical flushing system supplied with a water isolation valve.

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Kitchens, Bathrooms & Washrooms Hi-tech bathrooms for UK’s home-tech testing hub

The Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI), located in London’s Soho, provides a state-of-the-art testing facility where the latest homeware appliances are put through their paces. As part of a recent upgrade, high-tech Geberit sanitaryware products were chosen for the bathrooms, including shower toilet Geberit AquaClean, sleek Geberit Sigma and Omega flush plates and concealed cisterns – which ensure a modern and stylish look. Part of GHI’s remit was to choose leading brands in each field, to create a state-of-the-art space equipped with the latest technology. Geberit is a leading bathroom manufacturer, with its products at the forefront of washroom innovation. *

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Maxwood’s new Prism Mirror Box reflects modern washroom design

With an innovative mix of multifunctional design, concealed storage and sleek styling, the new Prism Mirror Box system from Maxwood Washrooms reflects the aesthetic and functional needs of modern commercial washrooms. Maxwood’s vanity units with hinged, mirrored panels make the most of wall space, offering convenient storage. The unit’s hinged, front mirror panels – supplied with gas-strut support as standard – feature smooth, safety-rounded edges. Behind-mirror storage includes specialist housing for washroom accessories and the option of interior shelving if required. Utilising its in-house manufacturing expertise, Maxwood is able to customise the Prism Mirror Box to suit individual project specifications. *

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Hansgrohe’s new broad system of accessories

Axor Universal Accessories, from the designer brand of Hansgrohe, is a comprehensive system of accessories that consists of handles, rails and shelf elements, developed by Axor and Architect/Designer, Antonio Citterio. Timeless, elegant designs combined with outstanding workmanship distinguishes the 12 Axor Universal accessories. Clean lines and generous surfaces indicate highworth; soft curves embody elegance and are pleasing to the touch. High quality materials such as chrome-plated metal and white glass, not only contribute to durability but are also easy to clean. 8 www.hansgrohe.co.uk

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The cost saving decision to install a revolving door not only reduces your monthly energy bills but it is also more eco-friendly

Temperature control is a breeze

During periods of cold and windy weather, why allow the temperature in your lobby to drop? Just because it is chilly outside, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean your reception area should be cold too.

he revolving door has become a significant choice for many architects and facilities managers due to the way they naturally help to keep out draughts and reduce energy loss within a building. The cost saving decision to install a

revolving door not only reduces your monthly energy bills but is also more ecofriendly for the environment due to the reduced amount of hot air that leaves the building with every door rotation. Still feeling the cold? Why not consider adding a Boon Edam heater onto your door?

Boon Edam can ensure that your lobby area is kept at a comfortable climate at all times

On occasions when the weather is windy, cold air can sometimes become trapped within the separate compartments of a revolving door and subsequently forced into an internal area â&#x20AC;&#x201C; normally the reception area. By combining a Boon Edam heater with a revolving door system this cold air is negated and prevented from entering the building. When installed, the main body of the heater unit is strategically mounted above the revolving door and using curved air outlets creates a warm barrier around the inner opening of the doorway which counteracts any cold air infiltrating through the door. With the option to add a Boon Edam heater either from new or as a retrofit, Boon Edam can ensure that your lobby area is kept at a comfortable climate at all times whilst not impacting on the aesthetics of your entry point. Not sure which heater to choose? Boon Edam understands that its clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs are as varied as they are which is why each of its heaters are created to match the curvature of each specific revolving door type. Boon Edam is proud to offer a range of air curtains which can be made bespoke for all commercial, corporate or industrial requirements. 8 www.boonedam.co.uk * repairs@boonedam.co.uk ( 01233

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Climatherm improves energy performance of over 250 solid walled homes An external wall insulation (EWI) system from adhesive specialist Bostik, has been used to improve the energy performance and aesthetic appearance of 252 Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) owned properties on the Waldgrave Estate. Installation of Bostik’s Climatherm system on the solid walled homes is estimated to reduce the U-value of the properties from approximately 2.1 W/m2K to 0.3 W/m2K in accordance with current UK Building Regulations, while saving tenants up to £260-a-year in fuel bills. Forrest was appointed as main contractor on the project, with the Climatherm system being distributed through Bostik’s approved distribution partner, CCF – a division of Travis Perkins. Approximately 22,500m2 of Climatherm EWI was installed on the Waldgrave Estate project, using graphite-enhanced expanded

polystyrene insulation and a bespoke, cream coloured acrylic render finish, manufactured specifically for this project. Funding to improve the properties was provided by Renewables and Energy Efficiency in Community Housing (REECH) – a European Regional Development Fund financed project aimed at improving energy efficiency in some of the Liverpool City Region’s most deprived communities. The Climatherm system can be tailored to individual property requirements and comprises three key components – insulation, mesh reinforced base coat and finish. These can be selected from a range

of products that all meet Bostik’s strict performance requirements, allowing greater flexibility in both price and performance in comparison with other EWI systems. In addition, by offering an EWI system through distribution channels, Bostik provides customers with a system where the pricing is completely transparent, while lead times and onsite storage requirements are significantly reduced.

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Lugano flag paving completes clubhouse at Royal Southern Yacht Club The contemporary lines of the Lugano flag paving from Brett Landscaping have helped to create an impressive exterior to the Royal Southern Yacht Club, in Southampton. The surrounding area is the first feature visitors see upon arrival. The Lugano flag paving range helped to create the modern, elegant and clean space around the yacht club. With a high-level of slip resistance as well as exceptional durability, Lugano also met the functional requirements in an area with a high-level of pedestrian traffic. Over the 600m² area a combination of both Silver Grey and Graphite Grey Lugano paving has been used.

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Project delays in UK construction continue to worsen

According to the latest construction industry data, 60% of projects were delivered late in the past year. This alarming performance is in sharp contrast to figures released by the Portakabin Group, which has now completed 99.7% of projects on time and on budget since 2003. According to Simon Ambler, Director of the Portakabin Group: “This is a valuable assessment of the state of construction in the UK. The percentage of UK projects delivered on time was one of the worst performance levels recorded by this survey. We are pleased to report, figures are different for the Portakabin Group.” * information@portakabin.co.uk

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Levolux sheds light on fine art

The £15m extension to the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester employs a stateof-the-art solar shading solution and an intelligent lighting control system, provided by Levolux.The BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rated extension doubles the size of the gallery, while being sympathetic to the design of the original building.The new areas benefit from large expanses of glazing to maximise natural daylight.To prevent excessive glare and unwanted solar heat gain, Levolux was invited to develop a combined solar shading and lighting control solution.The solar shading solution comprises 48 roller blinds and 30 Skyvane systems, all motorised and linked to an intelligent control system. 8 www.levolux.com * info@levolux.com ( 0208 863 9111

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Building Elements and cast iron bodies used. There is no better material for a door closer than cast iron. The manufacturing process may be difficult (which is why just about every other closer manufacturer has turned to aluminium) but the end product lasts for decades. Since internal wear-and-tear is negligible – even after extreme usage – regular readjustment of control valves and spring power is not necessary.

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Bamford installed a complete new doorset and an LCN 4111 which is supplied by Relcross in the UK

Door closer solution courtesy of Relcross and Bamford Doors Bamford Doors turned to Relcross to solve a problem at a development housing residents of a mixed-age. The existing door closer was set for residents to easily-open, however was not strong enough to close and securely latch the door in windy conditions.

sing its extensive experience of the door closer market, Bamford Doors quickly decided that the LCN 4111 Smoothee was the ideal product for this installation. It is also a product Bamford Doors had used many times before and had confidence in both its performance and durability. In fact it has been tested to over 10 million cycles and was designed specifically for institutional and other rugged, high traffic applications. Bamford installed a complete new

doorset and an LCN 4111 – which is supplied by Relcross in the UK. Now all the residents can open the door in all weather conditions confident that it will latch correctly behind them. The closer is quick-and-easy to adjust and can be set up for a delayed closing to allow frail residents sufficient time to enter, or exit before operating, all of which demonstrates the versatility of the Relcross LCN Closer. The durability of the LCN range of closers is based on the forged steel arms

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The Bamford Group has been established for over 100 years and is a major supplier of engineered solutions to both the public and private sectors. Its clients range from the MOD, BAE Systems, councils, housing associations and the marine industry to architects, designers and main construction contractors. The group has a reputation as a quality precision engineering company that holds accreditations from Secure by Design, BS EN ISO 900:1, Construction Line, CHAS, CSCS, Safe Contractor, Certisecure and Atex – Explosive Atmospheres. The Bamford Security Door Division manufactures and installs engineered aluminium doors and screens which are very light in weight to fully comply with DDA Regulations, very strong against vandalism and are independently tested to Secure by Design. Bamford Doors are so confident in the quality of its engineered doorsets, that it offers a ‘lifetime guarantee’ to its customers. Stuart McMaster, Sales and Marketing Director of Relcross Ltd, said: “We are very proud of our long relationship with the Bamford Group. They make superbly engineered doorsets and we feel that our LCN closers are the ideal complement to such a quality product.” 8 www.relcross.co.uk * sales@relcross.co.uk ( 01380

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The closer is quick-and-easy to adjust and can be set up for a delayed closing to allow frail residents sufficient time to enter or exit

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Transformational paving Interpave has substantially updated its case study on the recent completion of public realm regeneration, at the Brownfield Estate. Brownfield includes Modernist Architect Ernö Goldfinger’s listed, ‘brutalist’ concrete high-rise blocks. Before regeneration, a key issue with the estate was the variable quality and character of the urban realm, which was ill defined with uncertainty about identifying public or private spaces and fronts or backs of buildings. With standard width carriageways, very wide pavements and no defensible space to frontages, the streetscape was bleak. This regeneration project, designed by PRP for Poplar HARCA, works within the general layout of the refurbished and new infill buildings and adopted streets. The aim is to unify disparate elements of the site using a simple palette of hard landscape materials, developing a language that unites the neighbourhood. Wherever possible, multi-use streets and spaces are developed – bold and contemporary in character – using robust

and high quality landscape elements. The project is characterised by a uniform application of concrete block paving on unadopted areas, with feature paving announcing estate entrances and around key buildings. Here, concrete flags in strong colours are arranged in bands to create a bold linear feel. Then, throughout the scheme silver-grey concrete setts – with enhanced granite surface, adding sparkle – highlight footways, while charcoal setts identify private amenity space. Edges and transformations are defined by enhancedfinish concrete kerbs, some laid flush and others raised. 8 www.paving.org.uk * info@paving.org.uk ( 0116 232 5170

GEZE doors help create a dramatic new entrance at Theatre Royal Glasgow

A stunning new elliptical foyer extension has brought the Theatre Royal Glasgow firmly into the 21st Century. GEZE UK was commissioned to install automatic sliding doors alongside a further set of automatic sliding doors to access the city’s only public roof terrace. Two new entrances were created and GEZE’s Slimdrive SL NT single operators with ISO doors and pocket screens were specified to create entrance lobbies. Powerdrive PL operators have been fitted to the two 2.7m high and 1.6m wide ISO glass doors, with girder profiles and pockets screens that provide access to the roof terrace. * info.uk@geze.com

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SCS expands to manage sustained growth Specialist Cladding Systems has appointed Michael Cinnamond to manage the business through a period of sustained growth. SCS already has a strong 2016 order book, with projects including Winvic’s Helix student accommodation, in Birmingham. The project will feature 800m2 of Prime V rainscreen alongside over 3000m2 of single-ply roofing. Cinnamond comments: “The industry is experiencing a period of growth which is fueling the demand for expertise in the design and application of specialist cladding. We have a strong team in place supported by the wider group and this ensures that we have the necessary expertise to deliver innovative solutions.” * info@cagroup.ltd.uk

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Airport chooses lift displays from Avire Lift safety and communication specialist, Avire has supplied 177 C2 displays to Terminal 2 at Tianjin Binhai International Airport, in China. In partnership with KONE, Avire has installed 41 12.1” units as in-car displays.The remaining 136 – combined with hall lanterns and gongs – are positioned in landing areas.The C2 display is a colour LCD display from E-Motive which offers multimedia content, designed according to KONE’s requirements and specifications. Tianjin Binhai International Airport is among the fastest-growing airports in China.According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the airport handled a total of 12 million passengers in 2014. 8 www.avire-global.com * pr@avire-global.com ( 01628 540100

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Building Elements SG System Products’ recent addition to portfolio

As a supplier to many sectors, SG System Products understands the importance of the wow factor. Its recent addition of the Illumine handrail to its portfolio demonstrates that the appetite remains for innovative products with a design twist. It provides direct lighting to stairs and can be specified on the Stargard, Sentinel and Citadel handrails, and all its balustrade products. Sentinel is a stylish stainless steel balustrade that is available in a range of infills and the Stargard is a Disability Discrimination Act compliant warm-to-the-touch handrail. SG System Products Ltd prides itself on using only premium quality metals. * admin@sgsystems.co.uk

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Comar completes change of use refurbishment

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems – with its approved fabricator Anglia Fixing – recently completed a change of use refurbishment at Cater House in Chelmsford, Essex. The former eight-storey purpose-built office block has been converted into 35 apartments.This change of use project was completed using Comar 5P.i Top Hung Casement Windows to the communal stairways, Comar 5P.i ECO Casement top and side hung windows and Comar 7P.i ECO Rebated Doors – being specified for the apartments. Comar 7 Doors are a natural choice for a busy residential building and were selected for the main entrance doors and external staircases. * projects@parksidegroup.co.uk

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Saracen Interiors is starting the year with a forward order book, bulging with new business.The workplace interiors consultant has announced that it has increased its orders from new clients up to three times.The company has also announced a rise in turnover by 10%. Saracen was awarded several key projects in the last 12 months. Amongst the most prestigious of its contracts was the design and fit out of Vintners Place for Tata Communications. The company was awarded the contract on the strength of its design. Saracen continues to invest in local apprentices, training initiatives and industry-specific innovations. 8 www.saraceninteriors.com * enquiries@saraceninteriors.com ( 0208 226 2161

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Senior’s class act Senior Architectural Systems has helped deliver a new design scheme for a new performing arts centre in Newcastleunder-Lyme. The new state-of-the-art centre features various glazing solutions from Senior. The centre’s bright design has been further complemented by Senior’s SPW600e windows and the use of Senior’s SD automatic doors. The exceptional thermal efficiency of Senior’s SMR800 curtain walling and SPW600e windows met with the scheme’s stringent sustainability targets which has led to the centre achieving a BREEAM rating of ‘excellent’. The new £5.5m performing arts centre includes teaching rooms, dance studios, performing arts spaces, and a 200-seat auditorium. 8 www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk * enquiries@sasmail.co.uk ( 01709 772600

T-T Pumps prides itself on being able to offer products and services to suit specific applications. By innovating and combining its multiple divisions, T-T provides solutions for high-rise buildings and now offers a range of WRAS approved products, which boost water to maintain a constant flow and pressure. T-T supplies a range of fixed and variable speed clean water booster sets, designed to provide the required flow and water pressure for high-rise building applications. T-T will be showcasing at Ecobuild from the 8 to 10th March.Visit the company on stand E3260 to find out more about its wide range of products. * response@ttpumps.com

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REHAU TOTAL70 shows its versatility in parallel window application

Devon-based fabricator Interframe has for the first time manufactured parallel hinged, sliding windows using only REHAU TOTAL70C chamfered profile. The windows were specified because they could provide almost twice the free airflow of top hung or casement windows. Parallel windows increase air flow all the way around so fresh air is drawn in at the bottom and warm, stale air is expelled at the top. Parallel windows don’t impact on the look of a building’s facade and maintain a consistent reflective view. At Steiner Academy, all windows, doors and screens installed were coloured in a smooth RAL 7016 grey foil.

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The MCIAT Professional Assessment is a flexible, rigorous, robust and quality assured qualifying process, based on performance and designed to recognise the diversity of Architectural Technology. Candidates must provide an in-depth critical analysis clearly summarising their professional experience. This should be a reflective report and should refer to challenges and successes encountered whilst working on projects and how any issues were resolved. Applicants should also undertake a self-evaluation highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in relation to their area(s) of practice. The Professional Assessment process is based on four core competencies: • Designing • Managing • Practising • Developing (self)

Who can apply for the MCIAT Professional Assessment? Any applicant working in or on, for example, academia, general practice, component design, refurbishment, small residential projects, large commercial projects etc within Architectural Technology, should be able to apply their own experience to the Professional Assessment process, but they must hold one of the following membership grades: ACIAT, TCIAT or profile candidate. Each application will be assessed on its merit. However, each applicant will need to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge and understanding and professional competence/experience in relation to their sphere/s of practice and demonstrate to the Institute they can meet the expectations of a Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT.

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Harrow School has IAAF-standard running track The re-built athletics facilities at Harrow School included an IAAF-standard running track, facilities for long jump, high jump, discus and all the main athletics events, plus a water jump for the steeplechase and an area for the pole vault event – a relatively rare feature in UK school athletics facilities.

Hauraton SPORTFIX components installed at the Harrow School sports complex include; drainage channels around the edge of the running track, sand traps and soft kerb edging around the long jump pit and a water jump kit on the steeplechase track. At any time in the UK, rain can stop play and on tennis hard courts the build-up of water can take some time to run away if attention has not been paid to the surface water drainage requirement. At Harrow School tennis courts this is not a problem as a discreet drainage channel run located just below the net efficiently drains away any excess rainwater.

Over the years Hauraton has built-up a fund of knowledge, second-to-none, of how to drain sports areas – be they soccer grounds, athletic tracks or tennis courts. Other components in the SPORTFIX range include; electrical distribution shafts, service channels for cable management, pitch dish edging components and drainage channels specifically designed for artificial turf pitches.

8 www.drainage-projects.co.uk * janine.kennedy@hauraton.co.uk ( 01582 501380

SageGlass launches in UK with installation in Telford exhibition halls Acoustic and thermal double-act at Norwich

The A. Proctor Group has supplied the acoustic Profloor Dynamic Batten system – alongside vapour permeable membrane Reflectashield TF 0.81 – to a housing project in Norwich. The Profloor Dynamic Batten System is specified in a similar way to a standard batten. Reflectashield TF 0.81 is a high-performance, external breather membrane designed to enhance the thermal performance of timber frame structures. The A. Proctor Group has re-tested the product resulting in an uplift of the previous thermal performance to an R-value of 0.81 m2K/W. Reflectashield TF 0.81 complies with the vapour resistance requirements set out by BS 4016,TRADA and the NHBC. 8 www.proctorgroup.com * ask@proctorgroup.com ( 01250 872261

Electronically Tintable SageGlass will be introduced at the Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) show. SageGlass will replace a 314m2 glass wall at the Telford exhibition centre with SageGlass Lightzone in advance of the launch of the product at the FIT show. The event takes place from 12 to 14th April at the International Centre, Telford. When installed, the glass will be controlled by four external light sensors which detect predetermined light levels at which the SageGlass will tint from the clear state of 60% light transmission, in four stages down to 1% light transmission. * europe@sageglass.com

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Portakabin Group achieves UK construction industry first with university technical college The Portakabin Group has been awarded the £14m design and build contract for the UK’s first university technical college to be built off site.The Global Academy will provide academic and vocational training for 14-19 year olds. Designed by the Portakabin Group and architects Surface to Air, the building has an innovative design. Advanced off site technology using a Yorkon building solution – from the Portakabin Group – will seamlessly integrate both modular and site-based construction.The technicallycomplex building is also designed to deliver a demanding acoustic specification for the broadcast studios, with triple glazing and specially-engineered air conditioning. * info@yorkon.co.uk

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