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Greenhouse Coastal restaurant withstands the elements with treated Kebony cladding

Sustainability in Development New research institute is a testament to the occupant’s environmental ethos

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Magazine January 2014

Welcome

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hile large architecture firms and construction companies can count on recommendation and market share to procure its new contracts, new smallto medium-sized businesses must rely on building their brands – a costly exercise with little instant impact. A structured approach to your marketing campaign is claimed by agencies all over to deliver the best results, and what better time to reflect on this activity than the new year. In this issue, Sarah Reay, Managing Director of Construction Marketing Experts offers some helpful guidelines to maximise the value of your marketing spend.

Elsewhere, FC&A profiles a selection of striking projects showcasing innovation and commitment to sustainable design. In this edition’s Design & Desire, FC&A unveils the recent commission of French architecture firm Jouin Manku. The agency has designed a new amenities wing for Société Foncière Lyonnaise’s ambitious In/Out office campus, a landmark office project that is re-defining workspaces in France. To read more about this exemplary work environment, with features including an iridescent skin and light-filled glass canopy courtyard, turn to page 28.

Meanwhile on page 11, Italy-based Kerakoll presents its brand new sustainable research and innovation institute. The building chemicals manufacturer has utilised its network of scientific collaborations to develop the best possible environment for its researchers. The construction of the GreenLab is in keeping with the company’s philosophy to produce products which cause the least harm possible to the environment and human health.

Also in this issue, we bring to you the latest case studies and talking points covering Retail, KBB, Building Access, Doors, Windows & Balustrades and Sustainability.

I hope you enjoy this issue. If you wish to comment on any focus areas in this month’s issue, then please do not hesitate to get in touch at the usual address hannah@mixedmediainfo. com. Alternatively you can interact with FC&A via Facebook (www.facebook.com/ fcamagazine) or Twitter (FCAMagazine).

Hannah Frackiewicz Hannah Frackiewicz Editor, Future Constructor & Architect

French architecture agency Jouin Manku profiles its latest commission for a tertiary campus in the suburbs of Paris, featuring a striking iridescent skin. See pg 28.

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Voice of the Industry: Mark Walden, Design Manager of Szerelmey reflects on the current status of stone and masonry in the sustainable built environment.

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Legal & Business: Sarah Reay, Managing Director of Construction Marketing Experts offers some helpful guidelines on tackling your marketing agenda for 2014.

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Retail Build: BM TRADA outlines the stringent demands specifiers and fire risk assessors are requesting when it comes to large retail developments such as shopping centres.

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms: When the Kelling Estate bought The Pheasant Hotel near Holt in north Norfolk it naturally turned to Mira to upgrade the amenities for its target market.

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Building Access: To ensure safety and legal compliance of gate automation, it is the installer that must follow strict procedures, as the Door & Hardware Federation explains.

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades: Stainless steel and glass balustrades have been provided by Delta Balustrades as part of the ‘Revealing York Minster’ project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Sustainabilty: Michael Page, Joint Managing Director of Saracen Interiors, considers whether green credentials still earn their spot on the agenda for the office environment.

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Greenhouse: Renowned wood supplier Kebony unveils its latest project The Coalhouse Restaurant in Oxwich, clad in its awardwinning, environmentally sustainable hardwood.

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Sustainability in Development: Building work has completed on Kerakoll’s GreenLab, the new eco-sustainable research and innovation institute for the building chemicals manufacturer.

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Design & Desire: French architecture agency Jouin Manku profiles its latest commission for a tertiary campus in the suburbs of Paris, featuring a striking iridescent skin.

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Greenhouse

The restaurant has become the pride of the town offering a menu of locally-sourced seafood created by head chef Ian Bennet

Weathering T the elements Nestled in Oxwich Bay in the Gower Peninsular of South West Wales, a dilapidated 19th century coalhouse building stood; a relic of the industrial heritage of this part of the country, timeworn and neglected. But in May 2013, the building, formerly described in a report by chartered architects Davies Sutton as an ‘eyesore’, was transformed and given a new lease of life.

The restaurant’s location on the exposed south-west coast, quite literally on the beach, meant that the chosen material had to be highly durable and weather-proof

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he coalhouse has been converted into a picturesque restaurant, with sustainable architecture providing a breath of fresh air into its tired facade. A creation from the highly acclaimed designer Susie Atkinsons, the restaurant offers panoramic views of the Three Cliffs Bay and a large sea facing terrace, combining contemporary architectural design and the use of sustainable materials suitable for its seaside position.

Kebony – a Norwegian sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood – is the principal material in question, bringing a touch of contemporary Scandinavian design and technology to the site. Named three times in the Global Cleantech 100, winner of the TTJ Engineered Timber Award and the Nordic region’s prestigious eco-label, the Swan and the Glass Bear for sustainable consumption and production, the highly accredited wood is frequently becoming the material of choice for architects wanting to avoid more environmentally damaging materials like concrete or steel and those who recognise the aesthetic, organic properties of wood.

Kebonization is an environmentally friendly patented process whereby sustainably-sourced wood species are impregnated with a liquid mixture based on furfuryl alcohol, produced from agricultural crop waste. The wood is then hardened under pressure and heat, the liquid reacts with the wood’s cell walls and is permanently strengthened, making it more stable and harder. The life of the wood is increased nine fold, as compared with that of tropical hardwood. This has a dual effect in terms of impact reduction – it

Greenhouse uses up the waste product itself but it also alleviates the demand for the deforestation of tropical hardwood, ostensibly a principal cause of greenhouse gas emissions.

In its place, softwoods can be used which are much more plentiful and fast growing and the de-forestation of which is far less detrimental to the environment. It is perhaps unsurprising therefore that Kebony has been nominated as a 2014 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and has received numerous awards for its contribution to environmental measures and sustainability. An independent study by environmental consulting firm Bergfald & Co showed Kebony to have a carbon footprint of less than 10% as compared with unsustainable clear fell Burmese teak or IpĂŞ from Brazil.

Durable cladding In the case of the Coalhouse restaurant however, the decision to utilise Kebony for the cladding of the building was not merely born out of environmental conscientiousness but was also one of important architectural foresight. The restaurant’s location on the exposed southof its structural properties but also due to its natural, organic appearance. The material is more consistent with the rural seaside setting and indeed with the history of the building itself. Kebony thus champions new possibilities for wood, positioning itself as a viable alternative to less environmentallyfriendly materials such as steel and concrete but also as a sustainably viable material for construction in the future allowing the built environment to benefit from the aesthetic and structural qualities of this natural building material.

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The building and its redevelopment has met its original brief superbly – it is discreet, appropriate, rustic and sustainable

west coast, quite literally on the beach, meant that the chosen material had to be highly durable and weather-proof. Indeed, Kebony has equal and often superior qualities to that of tropical hardwoods in this respect as a knock-on effect of the kebonization process is that it does not deteriorate in extreme weather conditions.

The unique chemical process makes a permanent change in the wood, unlike traditional impregnation which is frequently short-lived; copper is sometimes used but inevitably it leaks out over time.

Coming from Norway, where it has been estimated that two thirds of all housing has an element of wooden cladding, Kebony is very much the product of a cultural heritage of aesthetic and weatherwithstanding construction which does not cut corners.

The restaurant sits up to seventy, and also has a large terrace for fifty facing the sea, perfect for outside dining

Organic appearance Moreover, the architect for this project chose the materials with a view to the future of the building; for over time, Kebony will acquire an attractive silver-grey patina which will perfectly complement the seaside setting of the restaurant. It will also circumvent the need for expensive and environmentally damaging wood treatments like varnishing or painting.

Resistant to decay, structurally robust and protected against shrinkage, Kebony was ideally suited for this project in terms

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Greenhouse Kebony has given a new lease of life to the nineteenth century industrial heritage building which houses The Coalhouse Restaurant

Commitment to innovation Kebony’s patented modification methods are the result of many years of research and development in Norway, Sweden and Canada. They are also based on collaborations with universities and institutes in Germany, the Netherlands, USA and South Africa, including the Norwegian Institute of Wood Technology, the Norwegian Forest and Landscape Institute, the SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden, SHR Timber Research in the Netherlands, and the University of New Brunswick and Woodtech in Canada.

In 1997 Kebony was founded to develop and commercialise the technology, termed ‘Kebonization.’ A pilot production facility opened in 2003 and from 2004 to 2007, Kebony delivered products to multiple large high profile construction projects in Norway. In 2007, Kebony started the construction of an industrially scaled plant which was opened in January 2009. This innovative Norwegian wood company also received Deloitte’s ‘Fast 50 Award’, was cited as one of the top 50 companies that could change our world in 2010 alongside being cited by CNBC as a top 25 creative European Company.

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The use of tropical hardwood resources is becoming increasingly unacceptable for regulatory and environmental reasons; a third of the world’s rainforests have disappeared in the last 50 years, a loss of around 6 million hectares a year – equivalent to a quarter of the UK’s landmass. Furthermore, the EU Timber Legislation implemented in March 2013, banned illegally harvested timber from entering the EU means that those in the construction industry are being forced to turn to more environmentally friendly alternatives.

After opening in May 2013, the restaurant has been included in The Times’ top 20 UK coastal restaurants and has since become the pride of the town offering a menu of locally-sourced seafood created by head chef Ian Bennet. The restaurant sits up to seventy, and also has a large

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terrace for fifty facing the sea, perfect for outside dining. Architecturally, the building and its redevelopment has met its original brief superbly – it is discreet, appropriate, rustic and sustainable. Indeed, the mantra of sustainability should be integral to any building which has been renovated or redeveloped, for it poses an opportunity for improvement and increased efficiency; both in its environmental impact but also in terms of design for purpose.

As technology improves and environmental awareness increases, there is a new pressure on architects and constructors to produce buildings which are both aesthetic and sustainable – an inevitably difficult enterprise but one which is made easier by the ready availability of innovative materials like Kebony.

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Kebony can be made from a range of different wood species with varying appearance, from the rustic modernlooking Scots Pine to the more traditional Southern Yellow Pine and the recently launched Radiata. These woods are all sourced from sustainably managed forests in the EU, Chile, the US and New Zealand.

The Coalhouse was clad in Scots Pine which was chosen because of its neutral tones to mirror the tranquillity of the marine setting.

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The building combines contemporary architectural design and the use of sustainable materials suitable for its seaside position

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Scientific collaboration

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Rainwater from the roof is collected, treated in natural filtration systems and used for irrigation and bioclimatic cooling

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Building work has been completed on Kerakoll’s GreenLab, the new eco-sustainable research and innovation institute for the building chemicals manufacturer.

This is the first service sector building in Italy to be constructed solely from sustainable solutions and materials and was completed with an investment of about €15m.

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he GreenLab was constructed in line with the Kerakoll Group’s vision for innovation, sustainability and architectural excellence and is a perfect synthesis of avant-garde technology and sustainable materials.

The architects, Studiobios, were inspired by the hills around Sassuolo, where the building was built – the shape of the building is reminiscent of natural animal and plant shapes as well as the kilns that used to be used for the ceramics for which the area is famous. The asymmetric shape has a light roof covered in white ceramic trencadis suspended as if floating above the massive walls.

All research and development for the Kerakoll Group will be carried out in the building. Its nine laboratories equipped with the latest technology will have 100 researchers working in them once it is fully operational. The group’s philosophy is to develop products which cause the least harm possible to the environment and human health, and it has christened this “GreenBuilding”. The construction of the GreenLab is in keeping with this philosophy and will allow research and development into the following themes to continue in the best possible circumstances.

The new facility will allow Kerakoll to continue to produce products with low environmental impact, which lead to the reduction of CO2 emissions. Other activity will include the study indoor pollution and the development of natural alternatives to cement and calculation of the degree of breathability.VOC emissions will also be researched, as well as the development of solutions for heat insulation and energy efficiency. The building will also host an acoustic laboratory for analysing avantgarde technology.

A fundamental element for the success of the GreenLab is the network of scientific collaboration with research centres, universities and architects at both a national and international level with the aim of deepening the multidisciplinary approach to research and development.

The company also intends to

Fact file Client: Kerakoll Spa Architects: Studiobios Associati, Florence, Italy The shape of the building is reminiscent of natural animal and plant shapes as well as the kilns that used to be used for the ceramics in the local area

Laminated Wood: Rubner Holzbau Steel: Stahlbau Pichler

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Healthy, natural materials The GreenLab was designed and built using the very best natural materials.

These were selected from those that have the least impact on the environment, the lowest VOC and CO2 emissions and the highest energy efficiency rating, to make the finished building an example of GreenBuilding par excellence in Europe.

The building was constructed using highly energy efficient thermal blocks made of natural clay and wood flour. Wood of certified European origin was used for the structure of the building and roof, and certified biocompatible wood fibre panels for thermal insulation. The steel structure and the wooden roof are recyclable at the end of the building’s life.

The window glass for the rooms has high heat insulation with special sheets for reflecting heat radiation and diffusing light inside the building and the roof is highly insulated with laminated wood.

The majority of materials used contain low quantities of volatile organic compounds and so guarantee a healthy work space not at risk from Sick Building Syndrome. The interior of the building is monitored in line with the 5 principle factors for indoor air quality referred to in the European Commission’s Index which was produced in collaboration with the

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Joint Research Centre, resulting in some of the lowest values recorded in a European building.

Practically all of the products used are certified bacteriostatic and fungistatic by CSTB in France, and the levels of bacteria and fungi are monitored to ensure that they are well below normal limits.

The walls breathe thanks to the use of natural hydraulic lime-based mortars, plasters, paints and insulating plasters from Kerakoll’s BIO range to minimise the risk of SBS. There were 372 tons of these materials used of which 127 tons were recycled and

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strengthen already existing ties with some of Italy’s biggest ceramic groups to work on the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for fixing ceramics in accordance with the new building energy efficiency regulations.

The window glass for the rooms has high heat insulation with special sheets for reflecting heat radiation and diffusing light

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255 tons were from the immediate region.

314 of the 327 tons are recyclable at the end of the building’s life. In addition 58,695 kg of organic products were used with a solvent content of 348kg (less than 1%).

Energy efficiency 65% of the building’s thermal energy needs in winter, and 50% in summer are generated by 9 ground-source geothermal heat pumps buried at a depth of 100m outside the building. The energy efficiency of the shell is increased by the winter and summer air conditioning, which was designed to cut energy consumption and

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control the humidity and temperature parameters of individual rooms locally.

Climate control in each area is provided by a system of radiant ceiling panels which guarantee a high level of indoor comfort whilst optimising the efficient use of energy generated by the heat pumps.

Fine adjustment and control of individual room comfort and optimal management of the climate-control systems along with the various bio-climatic components are important elements in achieving the project’s environmental goals.

Control of the various functions and energy-efficiency of the building is achieved through intelligent remote control of all electrical and mechanical systems; special sensors measuring the amount of light in each room are used to determine when natural light must be boosted with artificial light in order not to waste energy. There are also presence sensors in each room/ area. The photovoltaic installation on the south face of the roof has 208 panels over an area of 280m2 and can produce up to 16kW of electricity, adding to the production of energy from renewable sources.

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in the WCs. An innovative Sustainable Urban Drainage type system of purification, milling and slow soil infiltration will also be used.

Positioned longitudinally along the north-south axis, the sweeping surface on the front of the building is south-facing to capture the sunlight whilst there is only a small tapered north-facing surface to limit heat loss. The landscaping, the glass photovoltaic panel shielding and the water pools in front of the main facade together contribute to the control of the building’s microclimate.

Natural ventilation inside is favoured by

the presence of motorised openings, which are controlled by an intelligent automated system – this allows air to cross the central atrium and exit through the skylight in the roof. Natural lighting is guaranteed and glare prevented, by light entering from above through the large skylight, sun tunnels in the roof, and windows fitted on the inside with adjustable blades to carry and control light.

The insulation and thermal inertia of the building are guaranteed by infill panels and high-performance windows with double and triple, low-emission glazing.

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The steel structure and the wooden roof are recyclable at the end of the building’s life

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The photovoltaic installation on the south face of the roof has 208 panels over an area of 280m

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Kerakoll’s nine laboratories equipped with the latest technology will have 100 researchers working in them once it is fully operational

Water management

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Rainwater from the roof is collected, treated in natural filtration systems and used for irrigation and bioclimatic cooling and to top up water lost from the bioclimatic cooling tanks through evaporation; waste water from sanitation and changing rooms is disinfected organically with UV rays and then reused.

This gives a saving of 30% of the water used

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Voice of the Industry

The proliferation of stone on both exteriors and interiors has been aided by choice, with a vast range of options available

Mark Walden, Design Manager at specialist stone masonry and building restoration contractor Szerelmey, discusses the current techniques being used and the recent resurgence of faience and the technical expertise required when developing these projects.

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espite a skyline of glass and steel, it is stone that underpins and clads the majority of London’s buildings, and has done for centuries. It is one of the most ancient building materials yet continues to be widespread, which is testament to its versatility and, in part, to evolving construction techniques. It is also a material of longevity and can be indicative of status – more recently and with contemporary design, stone has become elegant and stylish.

The proliferation of stone on both exteriors and interiors has been aided by choice, with a vast range of options, diversity of colouring, texture and pattern, catering to virtually any taste and style.

One obvious consideration effecting the widespread use of stone, is weight.Weight impacts on the way in which stone is used, with stone cladding frequently replacing loadbearing stone walling. Modern processing technology allows stone to be cut into thinner elements, reducing this weight while simultaneously enabling more panels to be sourced from a quarried block.

The application of thinner stone pieces to

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lightweight aluminium honeycomb backing panels is one way to allow for the easy installation of stone panels to ceilings, as demonstrated in the outstanding Rothschild Bank building, New Court. Composite panels, which can be used for ceilings, walls and floors are formed off site and can be quickly

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Carving a lasting legacy

and easily installed, reducing the need for the wet trades, time and money.These same techniques allow the slicing of exotic stones to create two halves of a single pattern, or book matching, which is often used in luxury bathrooms to create stunning stone feature walls.

A priority to reduce cost has seen building structures also become more lightweight and consequently less rigid. Accommodating building movement becomes critical in the design and application of the building’s facade and as specialists in this area we have seen fixing systems and installation methods become increasingly complex, requiring indepth knowledge, skill and precision.

To overcome such changes in building structure when fixing stone cladding, more detailed levels of design and installation have to be undertaken. Cladding and fixing systems have to accommodate thermal changes, movement, acoustics and general weathering whilst maintaining highest quality finishes and interfaces, and adhering to building

The extravagant cornice on One Eagle Place features colourful abstract pieces of faience

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Voice of the Industry encourages the designer to calculate the required thickness of the stone cladding – this effects the stone itself, imposed loads and the fixing system. All these have to be carefully reviewed at initial stages.

The increasing use of faience (glazed terracotta) is fast becoming a considerable trend amongst designers and architects in the industry.This durable and versatile material was used prolifically by the Victorians and can still be seen on a number of buildings including London’s underground stations.

Then, as now, the material was favoured for its durability, resistance to pollution, ease of cleaning and repair and the huge versatility in artistic terms that it allows for. Eric Parry Architects has been key in leading a revival of this material, whose qualities are well demonstrated in One Eagle Place, Piccadilly.

He has now been joined by other architects who have produced stunning and practical designs using faience.

While fixing systems will share similarities between stone and faience, handling the products themselves requires expertise and skill. Also, like stone, it is subject to the same criteria of impact testing and fixing systems to avoid excessive thermal breaks. Faience has unique properties that need to be fully understood when being used on exterior facades. Specialist installation teams using advanced technology should be used.

Faience is produced in two ways, either extruded or hand crafted and finished.

The entire facade was organised in a dry lay on the ground at Shaws of Darwen to check for quality before being fixed to the building

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Mark has 35 years’ experience in the stone industry and heads up Szerelmey’s team of design and installation specialists providing bespoke design solutions to clients.

He has a wealth of experience working on all aspects of stone and its uses in construction.

The first method produces a very uniform and flat finish while the second opens the opportunity for truly unique designs. One of the great draws of faience is the range of colours and finishes in which the material can be produced. Gradually we are witnessing a more colourful London emerging from the grandeur of Portland stone and the contemporary glint of steel and glass.

The hand-crafted faience production process has changed relatively little over the years with the exception of greatly improved kilns, equipment and colouring techniques.

What has changed is cladding technology which allows for modern architectural practice and sophisticated complex building design to be realised.The extravagant cornice on One Eagle Place is a good example.The colourful abstract pieces of faience, designed by artist Richard Deacon, was transferred using screen printed waterslide transfers, while the red ‘splashed’ tiles surrounding the windows were individually hand painted.The entire facade was organised in a dry lay on the ground at Shaws of Darwen to check for quality before being fixed to the building.

Shaws are one of very few leading specialists in the production of faience and they work closely with our design team.

In this industry, it is important to be at the forefront of innovation, where research and development enables engineering solutions that continue to embrace ever-changing demand and trends.

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regulations.

Sustainability is also a leading priority for the construction industry and one that has led to change within the sector in innumerable ways.With regards to natural stone as a building material, emphasis is now placed on quarrying techniques, control of waste and accuracy of cutting stone sections.

The longevity of the material is stressed through restoration and maintenance of the building. In new builds from a construction perspective the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) dictates the requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate.The considerations of thermal insulation has necessitated the design of new fixing systems for cladding to reduce thermal breaks while still achieving the client’s aesthetic.

The current rise in retrofit building schemes has led to a requirement for lightweight cladding systems for use in reduced cladding zones.These are not always the most viable option, in fact traditional handset stone cladding in a 50mm format is a better, more durable and cost-effective solution. Specialist stone cladding systems produce a higher quality finish in a more stable format than some of the alternatives.

CE marking and impact testing are also currently very much at the forefront of the design process.The code for the design and installation of natural stone cladding and lining, BS 8298 has been revised and now

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Flooring

nora floorings significantly contribute to a positive atmosphere of well-being for the benefit of the students

Students dine in style Frequently used in schools worldwide, nora flooring systems has recently installed its norament 926 crossline flooring within the canteens at the University of Ulster Coleraine Campus in Co. Londonderry.

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he Coleraine campus is set within 312 acres of landscaped and mature parkland where modern facilities underpin the learning experience.

The physical environment has a strong influence on learning and floorcoverings are a large contributor to the built environment. nora rubber flooring provides an attractive visual appearance, which is preserved for many years thanks to the durability and wear resistance of the resilient material. nora also benefits from low VOCs; providing a superior indoor air quality. In summary, these outstanding characteristics of nora floorings, which come as standard, significantly contribute to a positive atmosphere of well being for the benefit of the students and teachers alike. norament 926 crossline is more than just a flooring, it is a vibrant, inspirational interplay of structure and colour, light and shade. Inspired by hand-crafted woodcuts, internationally renowned designer Lars Contzen describes its 3D structure: “As the light changes, the pattern looks at one time raised, then recessed into the covering, so creating an interesting play of light and

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Available in 16 expressive colours, in large 1m square tiles, the world of colour of the norament 926 crossline is an effective instrument for giving rooms a totally new emphasis. Eight successful and architecturally leading colours from the norament collection have been combined with eight colours from the colourcourage colour system. nora floorcoverings are designed to meet the challenges for Schools for The Future and are approved by the Department for Education and Skills. In terms of safety, the rubber floorcoverings do not contain any PVC or plasticizers, are slip resistant and are toxicologically safe in the event of fire.

Furthermore, the floorcoverings are dirt repellent, and are naturally bacteriostatic and fungistatic.The extremely dense and closed surface allows easy and economic cleaning without the need for coatings, ideal for schools seeking a more cost and time effective cleaning regime. noraplan flooring is easy to clean using nora’s innovative floor care system: nora pads.These are cleaning disks that are

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Balustrades For those in search of million pound views, Infinity is the perfect choice thanks to the product’s topless railing system

We expect the success of these products to carry through into 2014 and look forward to the exciting new projects which come our way because of that continued success.”

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A revolutionary clear outlook Stainless Handrail Systems, one of the UK’s leading designers, manufacturers and suppliers of both domestic and commercial stainless steel and glass balustrade solutions, based in the West Midlands, has enjoyed its most successful year to date following the success of two market-leading products in the UK.

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he new products, Infinity Railing and Key-Link Railing, both launched in 2013, are new aluminium railing systems for current and future clients, which have filled the current void that exists from a lack of quality, innovative products in the UK market from the more traditional stainless steel balustrades and wooden/plastic balustrades.

With commercial customers already including the likes of Barclays, Marks & Spencer, Audi, Selfridges,Virgin Active, and BMW and domestic customers all over the country, the new ranges have opened the door to a plethora of new clients with wide and varied balustrade requirements.

Mark Busby, Director of Stainless Handrail Systems Ltd said: “We have already seen with confidence that these new products will revolutionise what is currently available in the UK market, providing our clients with attractive,

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durable, maintenance-free aluminium railing options which provide style and strength in equal measure at a very affordable price.

Stainless Handrail Systems recently presented its innovative products at the prestigious Motorhome and Caravan Show 2013

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The new and innovative products were on show recently when Stainless Handrail Systems attended the prestigious Motorhome and Caravan Show 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham where they received rave reviews from the thousands in attendance.

For those in search of million pound views, Infinity is the perfect choice thanks to the product’s topless railing system. A uniquely simple but beautiful balustrade system, the ‘Infinity’ topless railing system offers strength, style and versatility while eliminating the upper and lower rails, in turn, providing the customer with unobstructed outlooks.

According to Stainless Handrail Systems, an Infinity topless railing system is the ultimate fashion statement for any commercial or domestic deck.

Also new to the UK market and exclusive to Stainless Handrail Systems is the Key-Link aluminium railing system. It is a unique, maintenance-free, weather-resistant, aluminium railing system suitable for any home or garden decking area.

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Reaction to fire test results help specifiers understand how materials used in shop fit-outs will perform

Testing times Shopfitters may be asked to demonstrate that products installed on site meet reaction to fire requirements but many are leaving it too late, says Phil Howard, Technical Head of BM TRADA’s Fire Division.

pecifiers and fire risk assessors involved in large retail developments, such as shopping centres and transport hubs, are increasingly requesting that fittings used during retail fit-outs meet stringent reaction to fire requirements. Since these requirements can result in shopfitting displays and materials being rejected, often at a late stage in the build, suppliers and contractors must ensure that they know of any site-specific requirements at the start of any major fit-out project.

The reaction to fire performance of a material relates to its combustibility and ignitability i.e. its contribution to fire growth, rather than its ability to resist the passage of fire (which is proved by fire resistance testing). So, reaction to fire test results help specifiers understand how materials used in shop fit-outs will perform, should a fire occur, and to limit their combustibility.

Limiting how a fire develops in its early stages is of crucial importance to ensuring safe evacuation.

In retail applications, components that may require testing include shelving units, play areas, display cases and other fittings, particularly if they cover the full height of a wall. Many of these are constructed from several components, such as laminates fixed to backing boards made of all types of material, ranging from plasterboard to MDF. While product testing should be carried out before a product is installed on site, BM TRADA has seen a steady increase in the number of clients wishing to test their products after installation. This is usually due to the specifier or person responsible for signing off the building realising that the presented test evidence for a product is incomplete.

This can have serious implications, since, at this point, there is only a short time available in which to resolve the problem. It is often too late to change some products already installed on site, and there can be costs and aesthetic implications associated with remedial works required to replace or upgrade the product’s reaction to fire performance to the required level. There may even be research and development work required to identify the way forward out of this difficult situation. So how can manufacturers avoid this situation?

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In Europe, there are seven ‘Euroclasses’, A1 to F, with A1 offering the best performance and F the worst. The test evidence for products tested to European test standards is presented in a BS EN 13501-1: Fire Classification of Construction Products and

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Suppliers and contractors must ensure that they know of any site-specific requirements at the start of any major fit-out project

manufacturing a product made of components which achieve Euroclass B, for example, will lead to the finished product being Euroclass B, without further testing. This is not always the case, and the completed product may require testing to demonstrate its compliance.

For example, purchasing a Euroclass B laminate and securing it to a Euroclass B MDF board can result in a composite product with a worse performance than Euroclass B. If the laminate was tested on a material of limited combustibility such as plasterboard and it achieved a Euroclass B in testing, then the same performance cannot be expected on an MDF board, (even if this MDF board is Euroclass B) and the classification evidence is not valid for the product in this end use.

Similarly, purchasing a component labelled as fire resistant (FR) does not mean that the component will be “fire retardant” or that it will demonstrate a higher level of performance than other components in the market place. The evidence may not be appropriate to the end use application for which the product is required. Or, the product may have no test evidence, or offer evidence from another system, such as ASTM testing (the system used in the USA), which is usually not recognised or acceptable in Europe.

With an increasing number of projects now having stringent reaction to fire requirements, suppliers who can demonstrate the behaviour of their products with appropriate test evidence can offer peace of mind and value to specifiers.

BM TRADA recently worked on a high profile retail project with UK manufacturer and project management company, Woodteam. BM TRADA tested a whole range of shelving, mid-floor units, wall and display units for installation within retail outlets across Europe (in UK, France, Germany and beyond). The products achieved EN 13501-1 reaction to fire classifications of Euroclass B and C. Woodteam Managing Director Warren Cassidy declared: “Woodteam works alongside both multi-national and individual companies to deliver commercially viable solutions which have impact, style and enhance our customers reputation.

“BM TRADA enabled us to offer a range of units that met all of our client’s fire safety requirements, enabling us to complete the project on schedule and providing assured fire performance.”

With advance planning, it is possible to incorporate the time and cost of reaction to fire testing into sizeable projects, ensuring that manufacturers save time, cost and, above all, reputation.

BM TRADA can help with reaction to fire testing for all types of products. It can also assist manufacturers in reviewing existing test evidence and ensuring all products used have obtained the necessary classification for each project.

Further information on reaction to fire testing is available in BM TRADA’s technical information sheets: TI-1303: Reaction to fire -Testing and classification and Reaction to Fire - European Classification Documents.

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Building Elements: Classification using test data from reaction to fire tests classification document. As well as revealing the test results, the classification document covers the application of the product in its end use.

This is called the field of application of the product.

When signing off the building or installation, a specifier will look to see that the product is installed with the correct substrate, air gap, fixings, joints, colour and thickness, and will check this against the field of application section of the classification document.

Specifiers both in the UK and on the European mainland can be exceptionally meticulous at examining the test evidence with which they are presented, particularly in high risk areas such as airports, railway stations and other transport hubs; high end retail stores; shopping centres; schools; hospitals; care homes; hotels; and exhibition halls.

Manufacturers can avoid nasty surprises by preparing in advance for large projects.

They should always ask to see the EN 13501-1 European classification document for each of the components used and check the field of application carefully. This will help them to avoid common areas of noncompliance.

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Kick-start your marketing agenda Reaching goals and objectives with a structured marketing plan can often seem like a daunting challenge.

Here, Sarah Reay, Managing Director of Construction Marketing Experts offers some helpful guidelines to maximise the value of your marketing spend.

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ith a whole year of sales targets and commercial goals stretching out ahead of you, January can be an intimidating month marketing-wise.There’s so much to be done and so many more opportunities to spend your marketing budget than there is budget available.That’s the bad news.

The good news is that it’s all to play for.

With some planning, the right delivery partners and a clear focus on your business objectives, it’s surprising what you can achieve. Here are our top five tips for making the most of your marketing spend in 2014.

1. Strategy and planning – the difference between strategy and tactics is something a lot of companies misunderstand, which can result in confining your activities to a couple of tactics without aligning them to any strategic business goals. A clear strategy is the foundation of all successful marketing activity and should include who you want

to target, how you’re going to engage with them and how you’re going to position your company in the competitive landscape. Once you’ve developed your strategy, you are then in a position to plan a programme of activity that’s focused on achieving clear goals.

2. Integration – in addition to planning your activity aligned to a strategy, the best way to ensure that you maximise the value of your marketing spend is to integrate your activity.

For example, CME is currently delivering a case study based programme for specialist fit out contractor,VincentStokes, that involves direct marketing and PR.The use of a single set of content and messaging across different channels will maximise the value of our activities and all of it is based on a marketing strategy developed in the summer.

3. Measurement & Review – everything you do should be measureable and even planned activity should be continuously reviewed to

Sarah Reay is Founder and Managing Director of Construction Marketing Experts (CME). CME is a full service marketing & PR consultancy for businesses in the built environment. ensure that it is delivering your objectives and remains relevant as your business and your market change.

4. Choosing Channels – the advent of digital technologies and social media means that there are far more channels available for marketing than there were in the past.

The problem is that companies often find themselves trying to cover all of them with no real rationale. Ensure your activity is meaningful to your business and to the customers you’re trying to target. Remember that hard copy collateral is still a valuable resource to many potential customers. For example, CME client, Stressline, is combining hard copy brochures with email marketing for its structural building products.

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5. Social Media – social media is often seen as the marketing panacea: a free-to-use platform for reaching a global audience. It’s important to remember, however, that social media is a platform for creating dialogue, so you need to invest time in the conversation and have something interesting to say. It’s best used to engage with stakeholders and to support other marketing activity. Signing up and expecting your profile to do the hard work for you simply won’t work.

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Mira Beams light up luxury hotel Seamless delivery and top quality digital showers and shower enclosures from Mira enabled the Kelling Estate to upgrade the twostar Pheasant Hotel to the equivalent of four-star luxury within a demanding seven-week timetable.

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he Kelling Estate bought the 30-bed hotel and restaurant near Holt in north Norfolk because it adjoins the 1700 acre estate and could be refurbished to complement its holiday cottage business – the estate offers both holiday and long-term lets on 30 cottages and barns as well as hosting shooting parties.

“We needed to improve the whole finish of the property so that anyone who stayed there felt they were enjoying a treat,” explained Estates Project Director Duncan Ross. He opted for the Mira Beam shower enclosure matched with the Mira Platinum Digital Mixer to achieve this effect – and to also simplify the refurbishment programme.

The Beam shower enclosure was chosen because its semi-frameless construction not

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only gives an impression of space, but also because it could be fitted as a chic walk-in shower that would also be easier to upkeep.

“The shower feels a lot bigger inside than it looks from the outside because there isn’t much metal so you get a sense of luxury. Also, on a practical note, the glass is specially coated for easy cleaning,” said Mr Ross. “The reaction from guests to date has been invariably positive – they all think it’s fantastic.”

The Beam range of semi-frameless shower enclosures from Mira Showers – a leading manufacturer of showering products and accessories – has an increased height of 1.9m from the top of the tray, so that the enclosures are not only consistent with contemporary bathroom design chic but are also tall enough to obviate the obstruction possible when a traditional height enclosure is ‘dropped’ to the floor or set on a low tray.

Combining contemporary styling with practicality and easy maintenance, the Beam range of shower enclosures features Easyclean coated glass and semi-frameless side panels and includes models to suit every situation and taste with no fewer than eight different formats including: pivot doors, bifold doors, sliding doors, side panels, quadrants, pentagon, wetroom divider panels and walkin.

Digital showers were a must for such a project as they provide users with

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complete control but Mr Ross found that the Platinum’s wireless control simplified his choices.

“The great thing about the wireless controller was that it meant that during a very tight schedule I could decide where to put it later in the programme – I just had to decide where the shower hose should go,” he said. “Because the controller is wireless and battery-powered it was the last thing to be fitted – and I could put it next to the entrance to the shower enclosure.”

The Mira Platinum shower enables the user to set their preferred temperature and flow and, because the controls are surfacemounted and wireless, it can be retrofitted quickly and simply onto existing tiling if necessary.

Digital technology and careful design make the Platinum adaptable to local conditions.

The wireless controller can be located up to 10m away from the shower valve while the pump can be installed where ever convenient within three metres – in this case it was sited in the loft space or service or basin cupboards, as it was most convenient.

The digital shower provides thermostatic temperature stability, so showering is safe for all the family, and has separate flow and push button temperature control as well as programmable functions including: Warm – Up mode, Clock display & Eco setting.

An additional controller can also be fitted so that the shower can be operated from another room. Supplied without fittings in this case, the Mira Platinum comes as standard with a Mira 360 showerhead complete with Flipstream Technology – one flip action, four unique sprays.

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Design & Desire The coloured stainless steel tiles were chosen for their particular iridescent character

Right of passage After its first commission to design a series of spaces for the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Paris, Société Foncière Lyonnaise (SFL) asked Jouin Manku once again to embark on another adventure. This time, the architect firm was commissioned to design a new amenities wing for SFL’s ambitious In/Out office campus, a landmark office project that is redefining workspaces in France.

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he In/Out project is located on a former industrial site in Boulogne, at the West of Paris, on the right bank of the Seine River.

This factory, which used to manufacture telephone tools in the 1930s, underwent a complete rehabilitation done by DTACC Architecture, such as many industrial sites in Boulogne. Visitors enter the historical building and are welcomed into a large vast space similar to a hotel lobby. At the entrance lies a large oval desk that leads visitors to what used to be an exterior courtyard. In the courtyard one discovers a surprising micro-architecture – a glass pavilion that is held up by a series of intertwined and woven wood beams.

This new glass canopy in the central courtyard creates a natural transition between the lobby of the historical building and the amenities wing. This new amenities wing is nearly 40,000ft2 including the interiors and houses a cafe, restaurant, boardrooms, an auditorium as well as various technical spaces and the lobby of the historical building.

This building was further developed in collaboration with the engineering office TESS for the structural elements and the skin of the building and with architectural agency DTACC for the technical development and architectural execution.

Improving the standard of workspaces

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in large-scale companies has driven the design of the amenities wing. Agency Jouin Manku decided to create a very different atmosphere to complement the ‘Bocage’ building. This gives employees a healthy balance between formal and informal, as well as between work and play, an idea at the heart of the In/Out Campus. The structure of the ‘Bocage’ building evokes nostalgia, professionalism and rigour. In contrast, the new wing has been conceived

Inside, the main materials are wood, bush hammered concrete, plaster and curved glass

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The lobby is the new heart of the ‘Bocage’ building – it is a central meeting point between different spaces

as a building of contemporary architecture, designed around the idea of movement and flow. Its shape has been made to create a series of intertwined spaces. The building is organised around the idea of passage: passing of people, light and air. It is also a place that evokes movement, production, action and dynamism.

The centre of the building is situated around a central tower, made of bush hammered concrete, which holds all

Two wings revolve and wrap around the central tower, but they never meet. Their architectural lines are softer and each wing is a curved form, made of curved glass and vertical wood cladding. The spaces between the concrete centre and the wood wings are filled with glass, which allows light to penetrate almost everywhere in the building, vertically or horizontally. On the outside, the density of the vertical wood cladding increases and decreases, depending on its position and which indoor space it corresponds to. The pattern starts out smoothly, then its texture, created by adding chamfers, changes. These edges catch light differently and create a sense of depth on the facade.

Inside, the main materials are wood, bush hammered concrete, plaster and curved glass. The curved wood that wraps

a large part of the interior adds to the sense of warmth, while the simple use of glass and concrete add a crisp modernity to the project. A footbridge connects the two buildings. This bridge, made of white painted steel and wood, makes access easy between the two buildings, and acts as a symbolic link between the two architectural signatures, and the birth of a common project.

Inspired by the Saint-Cloud park, the Seine river and the lush nature just close to the site, the amenities pavilion has been designed to allow these elements to penetrate the building, as well as to create spaces that would allow one to enjoy the gardens and terraces, created as an extension of the building. The flowing shapes of the project recall the movements of nature. To underline this idea, the roof of the wing has been designed as a coloured envelope wrapping the building. The coloured stainless steel tiles were chosen for their particular iridescent character.

In front view, the tiles are green, but their colour changes as the angle and light move.

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vertical circulation. The choice to use concrete for the centre of the building was to create a coherence and dialogue with the neighbouring ‘Bocage’ building, which is made of the same material and clearly shows its original industrial character.

On the outside, the density of the vertical wood cladding increases and decreases, depending on its position

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Fact file Architecture: Agence Jouin Manku and DTACC Architecture Landscape designer : Pascal GASQUET Lighting designer : ACL Engineering office: TESS Real estate specialist: SFL

element that required the expertise of TESS, an engineering firm with whom Jouin Manku regularly works. This lobby is the new heart of the ‘Bocage’ building. It is a central meeting point between different spaces. It also invites visitors or employees to have a break. Both simple in its design and complex in its realisation, the glass pavilion foretells the bold amenities wing.

In/Out is a benchmark in terms of environment; it is in keeping with the RT 2012 norms for new buildings. The campus has received French and international certifications: HQE, Effinergie Rénovation (the equivalent of BBC for renovated

Structural balance On the outside, the ‘Bocage’ building still looks like an industrial fortress from the 1930s.Yet inside, gently perched in the space of the old atrium, Agence Jouin Manku has designed a ‘soft’ space, filled with light, which is one of its trademarks.Visitors enter the building and are welcomed into a vast space, similar to a hotel lobby. At the entrance lies a large oval desk, which leads visitors to what used to be an indoor atrium. In the newly-created courtyard, one discovers a surprising micro-architecture: a glass canopy, held up by a series of intertwined wood beams, an ethereal floating lattice, which at one point swoops down and gently balances above the floor.

This structural frame was a complex

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buildings), BREEAM Very Good and LEED GOLD. In/Out is an ambitious architectural project by DTACC Architecture and Jouin Manku; together, they created two unique buildings for SFL. The campus offers a new approach to workspace based on the ideas of sharing, wellbeing and collective activities.

The renovation and construction have greatly improved the campus’ amenities, for the benefit of the future users, and transforms the traditional Seine riverscape.

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variations in the sky and sunlight.

The interior design and furniture have been thought out as a continuation of the outside lines of the building. While the central concrete core holds the curved staircase that links the various levels of the building, each level opens out on spaces filled with light: simple yet warm spaces, spaces that open out on terraces and gardens, as well as spaces that invite one to discover the next room. The circulation is therefore fluid, and the connection between each space is harmonious.

Employees can thus enjoy each space, and will always be invited to discover the next one.

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Building Access

Avoid risk with gate automation Unqualified installers who apply automation kits to motorise manual gates face a real risk of prosecution under health and safety legislation, warns Door & Hardware Federation.

of his legal obligations and that the person who will be carrying out the installation will be capable of installing the kit in a compliant and safe manner. All DHF members who operate under the DHF Safety Assured scheme always recommend that a qualified installer should carry out the work.”

He pointed out that in order for the

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All DHF Powered Gate Group members who operate under the DHF Safety Assured scheme always recommend that a qualified installer should carry out the work

motorised gate to meet legislation, the installer must provide essential legal and safety documentation. This should include user operating instructions, risk assessment, declaration of conformity and force test results to demonstrate that the impact force of the gate is not excessive. In addition, the installer must apply a CE mark to the powered gate. This is legally required to conform with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.

Added Holz: “Clearly an unqualified installer. or even an electrician who does not specialise in powered gate safety, is not in a position to supply all these essential items. So he is leaving himself and the homeowner or building occupier wide open to the risk of being legally culpable should a tragic accident occur.”

The DHF set up the Powered Gate Group on behalf of the UK gate automation industry at the request of the Health & Safety Executive following the tragic deaths of two young children in accidents involving powered gates.

All members operate within the strict DHF Safety Assured scheme and adhere to the stringent standards set out in the DHF Guide to Powered Gate Safety.

For more information on the Powered Gate Group of the DHF, and to access a list of DHF member companies, visit the DHF website.

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he warning comes from The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) which represents leading UK manufacturers, suppliers, installers and maintainers of powered automatic gates and equipment.

An unsafe installation also leaves the homeowner or commercial building manager/owner at risk of prosecution if an accident occurs involving a gate that has been automated incorrectly, according to Andy Holz, Chairman of the Powered Gate Group of the DHF. “Gate automation kits are readily available online. But it is not the kit itself that makes the installation safe.

To ensure safety and legal compliance, it is the installer that must follow strict procedures,” said Holz.

Legal obligation “Anyone buying an automation kit from a DHF Powered Gate Group member is taken first through a lengthy consultation process. This ensures the buyer is aware

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades The balustrades have been installed to surround exhibition areas within the attraction

Bringing history to life York Minster is the largest authentic Gothic church in Northern Europe and its rich history is about to come to life for a new generation thanks to an innovative development project within the confines of the existing cathedral.

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five-year project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, ‘York Minster Revealed’ is the largest restoration and conservation project of its kind in the UK. The concept is simple: the project will serve the combined purpose of helping to protect and restore the Minster’s world renowned stone work and stained glass for future generations, while transforming the famous cathedral as a visitor attraction, helping tourists to engage with its rich history through a series of exhibits, learning, community engagement and outreach programmes.

Due to complete in summer 2016, the ‘York Minster Revealed’ project is being delivered at a cost of £20m, £10.5m of which has been provided by the Heritage Lottery Fund, with the remainder raised by York Minster Fund.

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The project includes ‘Revealing York Minster’, a network of new interactive galleries housed below ground in the cathedral’s Undercroft and Treasury.

Designed by architects Arroll & Snell, this visitor attraction is designed to tell the entire story of York Minster, from the lives of the Roman garrison right through to the work of the cathedral’s 21st century staff, clergy and volunteers.

Creating these galleries has involved structural changes to improve access to the Undercroft and Treasury and its specification tells a similar story of old meets new with branded glass and stainless steel balustrades installed by Delta Balustrades, bringing a classic contemporary feel to this modern interactive museum in its stunning historic environment.

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Howard Cooper, Project Manager at Delta Balustrades, explains: “The masonry and stained glass in York Minster is incredible and any attempt to match the design of the exhibit areas to the fabric of the original cathedral would not have worked. By using simple lines and a neutral colour palette, the balustrades allow the full visual impact of the original building to be the main backdrop of the ‘Revealing York Minster’ experience, while creating a

The ‘York Minster Revealed’ project is being delivered at a cost of £20m

Doors, Windows & Balustrades Balustrades worked on collaboratively with Arroll & Snell was the fixing details, a process that led to the development of a bespoke solution that was both practical and neat. Delta Balustrades recommended the use of one of their range of aluminiumbase channels which the toughened/ laminated glass panels could be slotted into.

This ensured that whilst the glass was held in place very securely by the dry wedges in the track, the installation process was simpler thanks to the easy slot-into-place design of the aluminium-base channel.

Delta Balustrades then designed a bespoke stainless steel flashing that folded around the channel covering it completely, creating a high-end, quality finish.

By using simple lines and a neutral colour palette, the balustrades allow the full visual impact of the original building to be the main backdrop of the experience

Working in partnership Delta Balustrades also worked with Arroll & Snell, using the aluminium base channel to create a clean edge for the floor finish, by positioning the top edge of the aluminium base channel at 20mm above the adjacent floor finish.

The height of the balustrades varied depending on each element of the installation’s location within the galleries.

While the balustrades for the disabled access ramps were 1m high, three areas of guarding adjacent to the stairway in the Treasury were 1.1m high to ensure adequate fall protection, and this was mirrored in the areas at the top of the staircase leading down from the Minster floor into the Undercroft.

The panels for the balustrade at the top of the staircase leading down from the Minster floor into the Undercroft were

Balustrades create access routes along the stairways into the treasury

fabricated off site using 21.5mm laminated glass with branding for the ‘Revealing York Minster’ attraction created using a white and colourless ceraphic screen print.These panels were extremely heavy, weighing up to 80kgs each, so Delta Balustrades’ installation team needed to use mechanical lifting equipment to hold the panels in position whilst the stainless steel point fixings were inserted.

“Installing these glass panels was a precision operation,” Howard explains, “and we had to ensure that the stainless steel point fixings were accurately set out to ensure the heavy panels could be installed in the minimum space of time.”

The site area was cordoned off throughout the installation process but Delta Balustrades still had to co-ordinate a complex installation programme in a live environment with Church services and public access to the Minster continuing throughout the project.The project team also had to coordinate activity around other trades on site, taking around two weeks to complete the installation over a one-month period to ensure that health and safety was maintained throughout.

The result is an installation that sits comfortably amongst its historic surroundings and reflects the quality of the visitor attraction that so many specialist companies have come together to create.

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quality environment that is both timeless and designed to enhance visitor safety.”

The stainless steel and glass balustrades provided by Delta Balustrades, as part of the ‘Revealing York Minster’ project, have been installed at the entrance to the interactive galleries, from the top of the new stairway that leads from the floor of the Minster to the exhibits below ground in the Undercroft and the Treasury.The balustrades have also been installed to surround exhibition areas within the attraction, creating a physical barrier between visitors and the exhibits without compromising the feeling of space, inhibiting the line of sight or reducing light levels.They also create access routes along the stairways into the treasury, providing a dual purpose by helping with way finding and providing guarding for the stairs.

While Arroll & Snell had a very clear idea of the project’s balustrade requirements both aesthetically and practically, the architect brought Delta Balustrades into discussions early in the process to develop the specification and advise on a number of technical considerations.

Howard continues: “Arroll & Snell asked us to provide our expertise in fine tuning the specification to ensure that the balustrades were not only suitably robust for the environment but also that the environment was suitably robust for the balustrades. For example, we advised that the timber floor would need to be strengthened by additional timbers in order to provide a suitable substrate for the load on the balustrade fixings.”

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Sustainability

Clients need to look forward with real vision in order to get them into that green mind set once again

Re-engaging the ‘green’ client Michael Page, Joint Managing Director of office interiors specialist, Saracen Interiors, considers whether green credentials still earn their spot on the agenda for the office environment after half a decade of belt tightening and stringent budget cuts or is it time to let go? As the wind shows signs of changing direction and talk of recession grows quiet, should we be prioritising green issues again or are we older, wiser and ‘over it’ now?

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reen and all that the colour stands for became old news a while back. It happened sometime between the new build crisis in which many construction projects – particularly in the residential sector – never made it beyond the drawings stage or, even worse, ground to a holt midconstruction and the time they stopped handing out the Olympics contracts and the contractors who missed the boat had to come to terms with the fact that, yes indeed, the ship had well and truly sailed.

We all got a bit more enthusiastic after the Olympics though. Team GB worked its magic and, in the last 12 months, there has been a degree of optimism which has infiltrated most industries, with construction setting its sights firmly

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forward as more projects are mooted for 2014. The future is indeed looking brighter but is it necessarily looking green?

Cost has always rated highly on a client’s agenda but now it topples most. Those businesses who have survived the last few years are more careful in their spending. If recent times have left any lasting legacy, it is one of caution. People are still looking to make short and medium-term savings and being green, for various reasons, is usually considered the more costly option – and, to varying degrees, it often is.

Because there is a degree of flexibility when it comes to defining a green building and there is no set of guidelines that has been formalised by UK regulation, cost can still overrule sustainable options.

In short, we do not have to take the

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environmentally-friendly route. It is not forced upon us and so it is up to the consultant and the client to agree between them what should be included in the mix and to get the balance right.

All too often the green element is reduced to a postscript, particularly in situations where the awarding of a project rests on cost. The simple fact is that, hot topic or not, environmental issues are as relevant now as they were five or six years ago and we need to work to persuade our clients to re-engage with all things green.

First off, is to address the issue of cost.

The ‘materials’ category, for instance, doesn’t have to be the most expensive remit to meet. There are different ways to interpret success for this particular green concern.You may not be able to afford to get materials that have been obtained from renewable sources and that have been harvested in a sustainable way but, by sourcing some of the materials locally and reducing the energy impact made via transportation, you can still secure some green brownie points.

As well as looking outside of the box, designers and fit out specialists must get their clients looking further ahead from the outset. Given that more eco-friendly solutions and initiatives are designed with the long-term picture in mind, we now need clients to look forward with real vision in order to get them into that green mind set once again. It is the designer and fit out specialists’ job to paint the picture for them as it is impossible for the average

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– a new qualifying route What is the MCIAT Professional Assessment?

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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chosen plants etc. We all know that happy staff are more productive but think about the sick days saved and the fact that we are all more tuned in if we aren’t feeling lethargic or too hot or too cold.

The economy has had an effect on energy efficiency and sustainability and, truth is, in trying times, key messages tend to go out of the window but there is now room for some balance. There doesn’t have to be an all or nothing approach.

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start. The design and build consultant and the fit out experts must work closely with the client in the very early stages in order to identify where money can be saved and what should be included that could make a very real difference to the health and wellbeing of the buildings’ inhabitants.

By working with clients to ensure that they meet their green credentials in the most cost-effective manner, we can help to introduce good corporate environmental policies and build and refurbish green buildings that make a difference for the end users years down the line.

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client to possess that vision without some nurturing from these consultants.

To properly paint the picture, the consulting contractor must outline the eco-friendly alternatives that are relevant to a project and draw attention to the long-term gains. It has to be sold to the client much as it was say 15 years ago when green was less of an issue.

The CSR factor generally influences most parties once budget issues have been talked through and overcome. If the company is public facing – selling products or services to the public and maintaining and building a brand with a sense of social responsibility – being green becomes more of an issue.

What the client company wants is more likely to be driven by a desire to tick all the right boxes and to please its audience, customers and members of the public etc.

When it comes to commercial property, it is always worth it for the designer or the fit out consultant to appeal to the tenant’s or owner’s role as an employer.

The upfront investment in sustainability will have a lasting effect on the users of any building and this is never more keenly demonstrated than in the commercial sector. Here, most employees still spend the majority of their working time in an office and the way that that office functions – its facilities, lighting, ventilation etc – has to have an effect on the health and wellbeing of the staff.

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CPD Focus

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

by Franke Washroom Systems to support a new generation of commercial washbasins and washtroughs made from the company’s own moulded solidsurface – Miranit.The new CPD highlights both the standard range of Miranit basins from Franke Washroom Systems that have been available for specialist applications for a number of years, but now includes a bespoke offer too. Highlights of the CPD include: the benefits of using solid surfaces in washrooms; the properties of Miranit including material detail; the benefits of using Miranit over ceramics; cleaning and maintenance; and standards and approvals. * ws-marketing.gb@franke.com

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of wetroom systems and waterproofing membranes, providing architects and house developers with high quality drainage and waterproofing solutions. The technical presentation covers the key considerations of designing and specifying a wetroom including wetroom design & layout, waterproofing, drainage, floor build up and a section on how wetrooms can help meet the Lifetime Homes Standard.

the CPD enables specifiers to learn about the benefits of using the latest liquid waterproofing technologies designed to meet the needs of modern construction. It covers key applications including: roof, balcony and walkway, external cladding, car park and glass protections. This CPD seminar also covers the latest technological developments in advanced liquid waterproofing systems.

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RIBA CPD for interior glass specification Glass and glazing specialist GLASSOLUTIONS is offering architects and designers the opportunity to advance their knowledge with its new RIBA approved CPD seminar on interior glass specification.

The 45 minute seminar by the Saint-Gobain group company gives detailed information about recommended glass types, the latest regulations and numerous applications for interior glass within buildings. Initially available to customers in the South East of England and the Midlands, the seminar explains the key points relating to glass specification for interior applications and covers partitions, screens, doors, cladding, balustrades, guarding, overhead glazing, floors and stairs. * interiorglass@glassolutions.co.uk

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RICS conference moves from ‘Why BIM?’ to ‘How BIM?’ As more and more firms implement BIM, there is a greater need to understand how BIM is successfully implemented in practice. Now in its 3rd year, the RICS BIM Conference returns to explore new processes, technology innovations and the benefits of moving to and beyond Level 2 BIM requirements. Whatever your level of BIM experience, address the benefits of BIM at different stages of a project’s lifecycle, risk management, ROI scenarios and the importance of cross-discipline collaboration, with a choice of breakout sessions, case studies and panel sessions. * conferences@rics.org

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IKO launches new RIBA approved CPD Titled IKO Polimar – Advanced Technology in Liquid Waterproofing Systems,

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Raising the profile of hardwood doors Urban Front is pleased to announce that it has joined the RIBA CPD Network and its CPD seminar entitled Specifying Hardwood Timber External Doorsets is now available to architects and construction professionals. Learning aims include information on insulation, passive house, challenges with maintenance, accessibility and door security.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Designer Contracts has an extensive selection of flooring to suit all budgets, including carpet and carpet tiles, vinyl, safety flooring, laminate, wood and luxury vinyl tiles

Designer Contracts selected for PfH framework Designer Contracts, one of the UK’s largest flooring contractors, has been named as a supplier for Procurement for Housing (PfH) on an EU compliant agreement.

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riving efficiency and improving procurement practice for more than 800 social housing providers across the UK, the Procurement for Housing database manages the purchasing and supply of over £2.5m of goods and services every week, creating annual savings of almost £50m.

The consortium allows social housing providers to choose suppliers that have been carefully vetted and appraised on ability to deliver, with Designer Contracts being a clear choice as a preferred supplier on its ability to deliver on time, on budget and with an impeccable customer service.

Peter Kelsey, Managing Director of Designer Contracts said: “We are delighted to have been accepted on to the PfH framework and look forward to offering

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members superb prices across our wide range of products.

“We have an extensive selection of flooring to suit all budgets, including carpet and carpet tiles, vinyl, safety flooring, laminate, wood and luxury vinyl tiles.

We sell big brands too, from Amtico, Altro, Cormar Carpets, Forbo, Gradus, Heckmondwike, Polyflor and Tarkett.

“Our own distribution network across 12 regional depots, gives us access to all corners of the country as well as great buying power, supporting our reputation for outstanding service levels, price and reliability.”

To enhance customer’s experience, the company has appointed a client liaison point of contact at the centrally located head office.

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The business also boasts all of the necessary health and safety accreditations and qualifications, including the government awarded Constructionline accreditation, Exor accreditation, a CSCS Platinum Award, meaning that all fitters and visiting staff carry CSCS cards; Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS); National House Building Council Health and Safety Competence Assessment Scheme (NHBC).

Designer Contracts is now also a member of Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) and is diverting substantial volumes of new, post-installation carpet waste away from landfill.

Employing over 180 staff, the business was established over 20 years ago and its extensive central warehouse facility holds over £2m worth of stock.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Mapetherm gains Energy Saving Trust certification Mapei has been awarded Energy Saving Trust recommended certification for its external wall insulation system, Mapetherm System. The system utilises sustainable alternatives to traditional insulation materials and demonstrates the firm’s ongoing commitment to providing sustainable building solutions. The Energy Saving Trust recommended approved Mapetherm System consists of adhesive, insulation, base coat, mesh, primer and finish. The Energy Saving Trust is a non-profit charitable Foundation that gives evidencebased insight and advice to empower millions of people to lead affordable, low-energy lifestyles in order to help fight climate change. *

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IDS ProClick – the luxury alternative to laminate IDS’ ProClick luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring combines stylish looks, high performance, easy maintenance and fast click-system installation. It’s also warm underfoot and has none of the tip-tap noise associated with laminate flooring making it an ideal alternative floorcovering. ProClick can be used in most domestic applications including kitchens and bathrooms and comes with a 15 year residential and 8 year light commercial limited warranty against manufacturing defect.

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The sound of nature Sydenham Garden in South London is a local charity which supports mental health services. The organisation now enjoys a resource centre, designed by Architype, which includes a garden used for therapeutic gardening and creative activities. This sustainable exemplar is constructed from natural materials which are warm and textural, reminding people of their connection to earth and nature.

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Polished performance from Flowcrete Flowcrete UK’s sustainable floor finish, Mondéco Mirrazzo, is combining style with substance in a stunning project at Doncaster Civic Office. The seamless terrazzo was applied in a phased refurbishment installation over a five-week period at the South Yorkshire site.

Safety flooring with a difference

Function usually comes before form, but not with Tarkett’s new Safetred Design Collection. Carrying on the company’s reputation for manufacturing beautifully designed yet high-performance flooring, the range has been created using highend design principles while still delivering the benefits of slip-resistant safety flooring. The new collection includes 26 designs, a Loose Lay construction option and comes with a range of accessories to make the fitting process easier. Available for the first time are ceramic effect tiles as well as the ever-popular wood and stone visuals. The Safetred Design Collection uses a minimum 37% recycled content and is the first sustainable safety flooring available in a tile design. ( *

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Mondéco Mirrazzo is a seamless epoxy resin terrazzo floor finish, which utilises a blend of up to 60% recycled crushed clear, coloured and mirrored glass and metal particles, for environmental performance.

The flooring was overseen by Isocrete Project Management, with contractor, Cannock-based Phoenix Specialist Flooring Contracts, carrying out the installation, over 1000m2.The refurbishment was undertaken by main contractor Wates.The works also included the development of pre-cast features and in-situ stair treads and risers.

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Management, said: “The project looks good and it’s a great product, which meets the growing demand for a sustainable solution.”

As well as featuring a sustainable formulation, the product was delivered to the Doncaster site in large, recyclable, bulk containers to reduce waste packaging.

Alan Dean, Managing Director of Flowcrete UK, said: “This project shows how stunning aesthetics and durability can be achieved with a focus on sustainability, due to Mirrazzo’s composition of recycled materials, its longevity and ease of maintenance.

“Key to it being ‘green’ is the system’s longevity. It is exceptionally hard-wearing and, once installed, can remain in place for decades, with very little maintenance required.These long-lasting qualities mean it can stay in-situ when other shorter life-cycle floors have to be re-installed due to wear and tear.This avoids detriment to the environment in three key areas, the uplift, removal and disposal of the worn-out floor finish, the manufacturing procedure of new flooring and even more preparation to repeat the installation.”

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School counts on Yeoman Shield wall and door protection Maintenance staff at Ormesby School in Middlesbrough figured out that they could count on Yeoman Shield – a leader in wall and door protection – to provide a long term solution to expensive and time consuming maintenance and re-decoration.

Yellow Yeoman Shield FalmouthEx wall panels, which have a fine stippled surface for effectively ‘reducing’ unsightly scratches and abrasions, were installed in corridor areas along with complementary panels (in Yellow and Black) complete with inlaid room numbers to help guide pupils to their classrooms.The school’s site manager, explained: “Rather than embark on a costly repainting programme, we decided to use Yeoman Shield products.” *

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Bamboo – an exceptional building material in every sense Bamboo manufactured by Moso is probably one of the most environmentally friendly in the world, due to its harvesting and production processes, which are carried out to the highest standards of environmental and manufacturing control. From a design perspective, bamboo is a highly attractive natural material and can greatly enhance a contemporary interior where a design statement is desired.

Bamboo is truly inspired by nature and where ‘green credentials’ are essential, it ticks all the boxes. Bamboo 8 www.mosobamboosurfaces.co.uk also helps to facilitate a healthy indoor environment – * enquiries@mosobamboosurfaces.co.uk this is particularly important where large numbers of ( 01270 753000 people gather, for instance in offices or public buildings.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Four Sika flooring products added to National BIM Library Sika has added four decorative flooring products to the National BIM Library to give architects and specifiers all the information they need in the design, modeling and planning of commercial and industrial floor applications. Set to change the way buildings are designed, built and maintained, the widespread adoption of BIM is expected to save UK construction an estimated £2b per year. Specifiers, designers and contractors can visit the BIM Library to download the new free-to-use BIM objects.

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Dulux Trade celebrates a decade of ColourFutures Fresh opportunities and potential in the modern world are set to inspire colour and design in 2014, according to the latest research from Dulux Trade. As part of its 10th ColourFutures guide which outlines colour trend predictions for the year ahead, the paint manufacturer has identified ‘Unlocking Potential’ as the key concept for the next twelve months. ColourFutures 2014 is based upon research conducted by experts from around the globe and produced in conjunction with AkzoNobel’s aesthetics centre, a unique colour and trend forecasting facility.

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A unique solution to service riser vents Anti-slip flooring specialists Step on Safety, the UK’s fastest growing antislip flooring company, has developed Riserdeck, a unique lightweight riser floor system that uses the latest in durable and corrosion-resistant composite materials, with high strength, anti-slip GRP open mesh flooring, which can be supplied complete with a complementary GRP profiled support system. The riser opening can be closed off at the same time as it is formed, not only potentially saving lives but also giving the contractor the opportunity for huge cost savings. No expensive crash barriers are required, as a safe working platform is already installed. ( *

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

Taking student accommodation to the next level Standing at 109m, the recently-completed Student Castle in Great Marlborough Street, Manchester, is the tallest student accommodation in the world and dominates the skyline as the third tallest building in the city.

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he slender profile of the four stepped towers, designed by architects Hodder + Partners, adds to the building’s eye-catching features which utilises Reynaers Aluminium systems throughout. At 33 storeys there are 520 bedrooms in a mix of self contained studio apartments and cluster style communal accommodation alongside Oxford Road station and adjacent to Manchester’s higher education precinct.

Providing continuity with the surrounding area, the development consists of a podium element at street level with angled fenestration above and double height glazing at street level, set back to facilitate a sheltered pavement area. Four distinctive towers of differing height sit about the podium complementing other nearby, recently-completed buildings. Both the taller north east and north west towers stand prominent providing an impressive presence on the Manchester skyline.

A feature of the development is the large runs of Reynaers curtain wall systems CW50 and CW60, which provide unobstructed views across the city while facilitating entry

of high levels of natural light into the building.

Development of the curtain wall systems for Great Marlborough Street involved Reynaers designing and testing no fewer than six bespoke cap profiles. One of which was key to ensuring that the insulated aluminium panels, which are a prominent design feature of the building, glaze flush with the curtain wall cap profiles.

Another feature of Student Castle is the distinctive protruding box detail around the windows of the towers, headed by aluminium louvre panels accommodated by bespoke capping.This creates an extremely striking feature by giving the glazing a framed effect. Further bespoke elements facilitate the omission of mullions on certain window positions, as part of the building’s individual design characteristics.

Accommodating larger glass panels as well as tolerating greater deflection, the CW60 thermally-improved curtain wall allows for any movement of the towers. Fabricated from an extensive range of quality aluminium profiles the system also facilitates the integration of a louvre sunscreen system.

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At 33 storeys, Student Castle has 520 bedrooms in a mix of self contained studio apartments and cluster style communal accommodation

state-of-the-art student accommodation feature Reynaers CS68 and Eco System.

CS68 ensures superior wind and watertight performance on all elevations, affording spectacular panoramic views across the city.The high insulation levels of the three chamber system, along with its stylish design, fits perfectly with the modern concept of the building. High performance Eco system doors and windows are installed extensively providing fixed and opening window options and flush mounted doors.

On all ground floor access doors Vision 50 delivers high levels of consistent and reliable performance, specifically for high usage.The system allows the integration of numeric keypad entry, permitting secure 24/7 access without compromising the building’s security.

“Our material is exclusively used throughout all structure elevations of this landmark development in Manchester,” explained Paul Roberts of Reynaers Aluminium.

“The decision criteria for selecting Reynaers were that we could meet and exceed the extremely complex, cutting edge designs incorporated into the building as well as meet the additional bespoke design requirements on the curtain wall profiles.

Our ability in achieving rigorous budgetary demands, while maintaining the highest levels of material quality and bespoke systems delivered on time, were all major factors in our success on this prestigious project,” added Paul Roberts.

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Delta Balustrades’ nTechnology to end tea staining as standard Delta Balustrades has invested in a new finishing process at its Cheshire manufacturing facility which will enhance the long-term aesthetics of its products and reduce maintenance at no additional cost.

Delta Balustrades’ ‘nTechnology’ is a specially-formulated treatment that will be factory applied as standard to all the company’s stainless steel handrails and glass balustrade components, which will significantly reduce the time and money spent eradicating tea staining even in the harshest of coastal environments.

At just two molecules thick, the nTechnology treatment reacts with the silica in the stainless steel to create a covelant bond at a molecular level. This chemical fusion permanently bonds the nTechnology to the polished stainless steel by sharing electrons between the steel and the

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Steel systems supplier Schueco Jansen is exhibiting at Architect@Work, a specialist ‘contact days’ architectural event that takes place this month at Earls Court, London.Visitors will see systems that reflect the event’s emphasis on innovation, in particular the company’s Janisol Arte Renovation Window. Janisol Arte has been approved by many local authority conservation officers as being suitable for use in Listed properties. Also on show will be examples of VISS Ixtra, a range of laser-optimised structural profiles that can extend the architectural scope of Jansen’s tried-and-tested VISS steel facade system by enabling mullions to run continuously over more than one storey. ( *

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treatment, sealing the surface of the stainless steel and protecting it from chlorides and other contaminants that can cause unsightly discolouration.

Developed in Australia, the synthetic treatment is applied during the manufacturing of the stainless steel components and cannot delaminate. The finish is invisible but creates a product that is smoother to the touch making it easier to clean, thereby reducing the time and cost of maintaining balustrades.

Delta Balustrades has invested in a new facility at its Sandbach headquarters to enable it to apply nTechnology to all stainless

steel products during fabrication, and staff have already been trained to ensure that the new treatment can be integrated into the company’s standard manufacturing processes.

Derek Eames, Delta Balustrades’ Technical Manager, explains: “The introduction of nTechnology as standard across all our stainless steel products means that specifiers can be confident of a product that continues to look fantastic long after installation.”

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Lomax + Wood specified for country home renovation Made-to-order timber windows by Lomax + Wood have been architecturally specified for an extensive refurbishment project in rural Gloucestershire.The current homeowners bought the property three years ago knowing that some work would be required but very quickly decided to remodel the building shortly after moving in. The replacement windows designed by Lomax + Wood were made to bespoke sizes and some 26 large, Georgian-style double glazed sliding box sash windows from the Kensington & Chelsea collection were produced. Recreating the authentic details and historic sightlines of a period window, when combined with modern manufacturing methods, has provided 21st century standards of acoustic and thermal performance. *

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Senior’s diversity is evident at Pannelcroft Glazing systems designer and manufacturer, Senior Architectural Systems, has provided all aluminium door and window systems at a recently-completed Birmingham-based Extra Care Charitable Trust residential development.The fenestration specialist’s products were specified throughout Pannelcroft Extra Care Village in Newtown, which provides a supportive living environment to the over 55s. Fabricated and installed by Elite Aluminium Systems, Senior’s SPW600 windows and doors were integral to the success of the project, which were used alongside Senior’s SFG shopfront for the village’s internal high street. Senior’s SMR900 curtain walling system was also specified at Pannelcroft, flooding the interior of the building with natural light. *

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades Opulent opening solutions from ASSA ABLOY Security Doors

Brio Single Run offers zero clearance Brio, a leading architectural sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, has developed a wide range of fixings for exterior and interior sliding timber doors with its Single Run portfolio. Now the company has added an option to the range to make floor to ceiling sliding doors more streamlined. Single Run 100 Zero Clearance hardware allows minimal gaps between the door panel and hardware, offering a pleasing aesthetic finish on floor to ceiling installations.The application caters for any straight sliding top hung system from room dividers to agricultural and industrial doors – from 60kg to 650kg. ( *

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Quality Trade Windows starts fabricating REHAU Heritage frames Quality Trade Windows in East Kilbride has become the newest fabricator of REHAU Heritage frames in Scotland and has invested in specialist machinery to enable it to manufacture with REHAU’s new run through sash horns. The company previously bought in its vertical sliders but has taken the decision to start fabricating them because of the potential which exists in the Scottish market. Lex Philip, Sales Director at Quality Trade, said: “We aim to establish ourselves as the number one source of REHAU Heritage vertical sliders north of the border. To this end, we have also formed ‘Sash Windows Scotland’ as a division of the business to highlight the product.” *

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Comar supports The Little Miracles Charity Comar Architectural Aluminium, Page Group (Peterborough) Ltd and Vertikal were delighted to have been part of the re-building of The Spinney Centre, Peterborough on behalf of The ‘Little Miracles’ charity. £10K was donated to cover materials, design work, project management, fabrication and labour on-site to erect the striking feature rainbow wall which forms part of a life changing transformation to the centre for disabled children in Peterborough.The Little Miracles Project, part of the BBC’s charity ‘Children in Need’ was featured in the BBC1 special programme ‘DIY SOS: Million Pound Build for Children in Need’ which aired on Wednesday 13th November 2013. *

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Delta increases security for Origin Housing residents The safety and security of Origin Housing’s residents has been significantly enhanced with the installation of Delta Security’s Model 9 Steel Doors into social housing properties across London. Delta Security was appointed to replace the doors and locking mechanisms with a product that would provide greater security. The upgrades also incorporate fireman switches, which are used in the event of a fire by firemen, to gain access and turn off hazardous electrical equipment. Delta Security recommended the Delta Model 9 Steel Door because the steel frame, the secure, tamper-proof twin maglocks and auto closing mechanism provides a robust, secure and user-friendly product. *

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Traditional Apeer-ance with a high-tech twist Traditional good looks go hand in hand with high-tech locking thanks to a new finger-pull doorplate exclusive to Apeer Doors. Designed to work with the Winkhaus AV2 Heritage multi-point locking system, the new Apeer escutcheon plate with finger hook further enhances the lock’s sympathetic reproduction as a period classic. Said UK Sales Manager for Apeer, Pete Shears: “The locking mechanism offers leading edge technology within a design that echoes the classic rimlatch lock.

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ELVAL COLOUR offers a full range of services related to the products it manufactures such as aluminium composite panels, zinc composite panels and prepainted sheets and coils. The company offers a complete range of products and solutions for building envelope applications, including perforated and corrugated sheets.

From coated aluminium coils and sheets for roofing,Ydoral rain gutters, flashings, roller shutter applications to ELVAL ENF Corrugated sheets, ELVAL ENF Perforated coils and sheets, ELVAL ENF solid facade cladding and etalbond Composite panels.

The company manufactures and sells a complete range of products in coated aluminium to meet all building envelope requirements. ELVAL COLOUR products are offered in a wide range of standard and custom-made colours made in its own colour mixing lab and applied in one of the four coating lines to match any customer/ project requirement.

With a full package of products and solutions, the company aims to enhancing architectural vision by creating innovative and creative architectural spaces.

ELVAL COLOUR’s etalbond Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) was used to achieve the intensive perforated facade view of the award-winning Statoil Hydro offices in Oslo, Norway. The building is the new HQ of Norwegian Oil Company Statoil Hydro located in Fornebu.

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The building’s skin is integral to the building’s energy efficiency. 20,000m2 of coated etalbond PE, in the special Acropolis white coating, were used in the facades of five main cubes, located in different axes, enhancing the dynamic result of the initial concept.

Random formation The views of the building are characterised by the unequal fenestration openings, giving the idea of perforated walls. In this important architectural handling, the material boosts the total effect of the

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project. etalbond Composite material is ideal for easy cutting, curving and routing and can take formations and shapes not possible with traditional building materials.

The flatness of the sheets and the top quality of colour incorporate the building’s design to the environment and strength the architectural concept.

Acoustic challenge The panels of the facades are prefabricated and folded to create 220mm deep cassettes giving the facade a deep stress relief and also shedding vapor precipitation effectively. The same prefabricated facade system is used on the interior where the offices overlook the atrium. The same construction principles apply to the etalbond facade cassettes of the interior, with the only difference being that they are finely perforated (Ø5mm, 25%) in order to deal with the acoustic challenges of the interior atrium space: ensuring a low reverberation time in the atrium, despite

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Drainage & Landscaping The design and various innovative components which make up a siphonic system give it a number of advantages over conventional options

The drainage solution for flat surfaces Large commercial buildings typically have flat or complex shaped roofs which demand a reliable and efficient solution for draining surface water. Chris Ricketts, Category Director for piping systems and specialist in drainage issues at BSS Industrial, explains why siphonic systems present the ideal solution.

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iphonic rainwater systems were first used in Scandinavia in the 1960s as a way of efficiently removing high levels of rainwater.

Despite having an excellent track record and being successfully used in many European countries, it is only in recent years that siphonic options have become commonplace in the UK on large units such as stadiums, schools, shopping centres, hospitals and multi-storey car parks.The downturn in construction has caused a lull in this type of installation, but we are starting to see the resurgence of sheds being built for retail and industrial customers, particularly for chilled storage and distribution warehousing.

It is now establishing itself as the preferred drainage method for commercial projects due to the wide range of associated benefits.

Siphonic systems work in a unique way to remove standing water from large, flat surfaces. Plates within roof outlets prevent air from entering the system, allowing the pipes to fill completely with water, increasing the capacity that can be drained away.The air-free pipe creates a negative pressure to pull water from the roof outlet, along the horizontal pipe.

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pipe which further increases the velocity at which the water is drained away. A siphonic system can therefore provide up to ten times the flow capacity compared to a conventional gravity system. A 75mm drain can remove up to 25 litres per second whilst a 125mm drain is suitable for 100 litres per second if configured correctly.

The design and various innovative components which make up a siphonic system give it a number of advantages over conventional options. Its main strength is the capacity of rainwater which can be removed in a short space of time, making it ideal for flat roofs where a build-up of water can mean additional weight being placed on the building structure.What’s more, there is a need for only one or two down-pipes per roof area which frees up internal space.This can be particularly beneficial for commercial uses where space is at a premium.

As a fully sealed option, a siphonic system provides a guaranteed leak-free solution.This protects against future maintenance costs or health and safety issues if the building is intended for use by the general public.

The use of a single discharge stack reduces the need for further underground drainage, reducing planning time, and ultimately saving money. Siphonic drainage also works hand

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in hand with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS), with the water delivered to a designated point and at a specific depth, making construction much simpler.

Furthermore, the smaller circumference of the pipework, in comparison to traditional systems, places a reduced load on the overall structure.This reduces the risk of blockages from leaves, twigs or other debris whilst the pipe itself is self-cleaning.The pipe diameter and its horizontal layout mean that it can be installed next to other utilities, which again saves on all important space.

There are a number of factors which need to be considered when specifying a siphonic system. First and foremost, rainfall intensity needs to be measured, taking the projected building life, its type, and proposed use into account.

The future use of the building can also mean that acoustic insulation is needed. After all, the noise produced when the system is working will be the same as water running down a traditional guttering system.

Capacity should be calculated by considering the time it will take for the pipe to completely fill.The resulting design must mean the pipes fill within one minute due to the two minute intensity of most UK rainstorms.There also needs to be space on the roof for the outlet points, with easy access for future maintenance.

As commercial and retail units continue to increase in size and weather patterns in the UK become more sporadic, siphonic rainwater systems are playing an ever more important role in the drainage market.

Many commercial units couldn’t be drained adequately with a traditional gravity-reliant system, so siphonic systems are often the only viable option with the efficiency and financial benefits simply an added plus.

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Give washrooms the ‘wow’ factor To complement its range of washroom equipment, Devizes-based Relcross offers a new range of high quality, stainless steel washroom accessories under the Diplomat brand name. With unique dual-curve geometry, these commercial-grade accessories are a sleek and elegant finish to any washroom.

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irst impressions count and nowhere more so than in the washroom.

Although organisations are happy to spend their budget on impressive effects in the entrance or foyer of a building, the washroom is often the last area to be considered. And yet it is surprisingly simple and inexpensive to create a strikingly stylish washroom with a ‘wow’ effect.

Sophisticated customers expect the style of a venue to be sustained throughout the building and it is becoming apparent that the importance of good design has a big impact on financial returns. If customers feel happy and comfortable, they are likely to stay longer and spend more.

Naturally, hard-headed number crunchers want to keep costs down as far as possible and it is all too easy to choose the cheapest option, but features such as durability, low

maintenance and ease of cleaning will have a huge impact on the lifetime cost of any installation. And these features need to be consistent across all the washroom accessories and fixtures.There is little point investing in strong, long-lasting doors and locks, if the toilet roll holders break after a few months.

Manufactured using renewable energy, the Diplomat range includes roll-towel dispensers which are available in manual or sensor activated automatic options.

Customers will be able to hide owner supplied paper products as most popular brands will fit.This allows them to maintain a single look throughout the washroom no matter how often the paper supplier changes and to maintain the design aesthetic. No more unsightly holes in the walls, less wasted paper and easy maintenance. Combination

dispenser/waste bins are also available.

The rest of the range includes easy to load folded towel dispensers, three sizes of waste containers with an internal hook system to conceal rubbish bags and toilet tissue dispensers that dispense freely with no binding.These include surface mounting or through-partition options.The automatic soap dispensers accept all liquid soaps and hand sanitisers and have been tested to hundreds of thousands of cycles in high traffic settings. Other products include Napkin/ Tampon vendors, waste receptacles and seat cover dispensers.

All locks are easily accessible and a single key opens all models for convenience and fast service. For specifiers, Relcross can provide REVIT files for BIM. Sales Director Stuart McMaster says: “The Diplomat range with it’s unique dual-curve geometry enables designers and specifiers to achieve a stunningly stylish, co-ordinated look across all their washroom accessories with high quality products that will go on performing year after year. Its sustainable too because the energy required for the production of Diplomat Accessories has been offset with renewable energy through the WE Energies Energy for Tomorrow Program.

The Diplomat range is a superb addition to the Relcross portfolio.”

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Washroom Washroom shapes up with Fitness First Leading washroom manufacturer,Washroom Washroom has demonstrated its flexibility for producing bespoke design, during a refurbishment project for Fitness First, which features its stunning Luminoso range manufactured in vibrant blue for the first time in the UK.The recent project to refurbish the South Kensington branch of Fitness First is expected to be rolled out to half the UK branches over the next two years as part of a large scale refurbishment programme.

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New bi-fold showering from Aqata Aqata, a UK designer and manufacturer of premium quality shower enclosures introduces two new shower enclosures for 2014. The Spectra SP480 Bi Fold Recess option and the Spectra SP481 Bi Fold Corner option are characterised by beautifully designed bi-folding doors which offer great space saving solutions for small bathrooms. With a stylish and contemporary frameless aesthetic, the new enclosures feature minimal styling and clean lines which add to the feeling of light and space.

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Franke Washroom Systems scoops double award The Derbyshire Times Business Awards are possibly the most prestigious business awards in the region. This year Franke Sissons, also known as Franke Washroom Systems, secured two awards at the gala dinner presentation during late November at Chesterfield Football Club. The Award for Community Contribution of the Year was won for the company’s commitment to its comprehensive apprenticeship programme and for its longstanding relationships and donations to schools, a hospice and other charities supporting young people in the Derbyshire area. The Award for Business Personality of the Year went to the Managing Director of Franke Sissons, Andy Dukelow. (

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Roman launches first 10mm thick Bath Screen UK manufacturer, Roman presents its first 10mm thick glass Bath Screen, which is part of Roman’s newly-launched range, Decem.The brand new Bath Screen is proving to be a popular product in the Decem range, which was officially launched at the Sleep Event this year.The Bath Screen opens outwards, which allows easy access for cleaning, whilst the self-closing hinges offer a super smooth action.

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Mereway Kitchens – Proudly Made in Britain Kitchen manufacturer Mereway has created an audio visual delight for the kitchen industry; a stirring and patriotic film memorably showcasing British heritage and manufacturing.The focus of the film is home grown craftsmanship and innovation that’s synonymous with both the Mereway brand and particularly its English Revival kitchens.Accordingly, the clip flicks through a series of iconic Great British elements – from The Beatles to the London Underground, with thought provoking captions, and set to one of the most memorable pieces of true British music “pomp and circumstance”.The film culminates with short clips of real processes carried out at Mereway’s production facility. *

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Sky’s the limit with DVS rooflights DVS is delighted to report on the installation of its aluminium framed pyramid glass rooflights to a domestic flat roof extension in Beckenham, Kent.

Building Contractor, WES Construction Limited (WES) is a specialist installer of RubberBond Fleeceback – a high performance EPDM flat roofing membrane – contacted DVS to discuss the rooflight requirements. WES’ clients liked the idea of installing pyramid shaped rooflights and DVS offers both 30° and 45° versions. They preferred the shallower inclination of the 30° pyramid as it gave them the sense of additional height without compromising the view from the upstairs windows, which overlooks their new extension.

WES’ clients were specific about the finishing of the rooflights aluminium frames – not a problem when choosing a DVS aluminium rooflight. The rooflight frames can be supplied in a mill-finish (natural/ unpainted aluminium), powder-coated to a single colour or powder-coated dual colour and in any RAL colour. This is particularly

useful for customers wanting to match the colour of their rooflight frames with the frames of doors and/or windows.

DVS supplied the rooflights in dual colour powder-coated with jet black RAL 9005 externally to match with the roofing membrane and pure white RAL 9010 internally.

Both the building contractor and its clients are absolutely delighted with the installed rooflights. Following installation DVS received the following feedback from WES: “The fixing detailing is absolutely brilliant”, “You couldn’t beat the quality of these rooflights – some competing products on the market look DIY in comparison!”.

“Our clients are over the moon with the rooflights”, “Well worth the money” and “I would have no hesitation in installing these rooflights on our future flat roofing projects”.

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Fabulous solution to improving profit A unique, state-of-the-art single ply roofing system can help deliver a better end product with a significant reduction in cost. Studies show that Protan’s innovative prefabricated roof process can cut welding by up to 70%: on a typical 10,000m2 roof: equivalent to 60 hours’ less labour and its associated cost.Yet the Protan prefabricated system is cost-competitive with standard single ply roof membrane, even before the latter’s welding costs are factored in. Protan’s prefabricated system uses Protan single ply membrane.The membrane is factory-welded to order, with Protan’s in-house Proplan software calculating the most efficient usage of material to minimise waste. ( *

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Ruukki UK is pleased to announce the appointment of a new addition to its UK Sales team, Area Sales Manager, North, Kevin Burton. Ruukki Construction in the UK offers a sustainable and energy efficient product portfolio comprising; composite panels, rain screen cladding, design profiles, prefabricated offsite systems and load bearing structural decking. Kevin has vast experience in this industry working with similar products and has previously spent several years working with Kingspan, Brett Martin and Ecophon. The Skipton-based Yorkshire man will cover the northern areas of the UK to drive forward specification sales, offer technical support, build customer relationships and manage key projects in this region. *

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easi-joists – best performance, less cost The easi-joist system from Wolf Systems delivers a whole host of design benefits with the added advantage of reducing supplier costs. Paul Flounders,Wolf Systems Business Development Manager explains what makes it the easier route to lower costs: “As relative latecomers to the metal-web market around a decade ago,Wolf Systems was able to gauge the performance of conventional metal-webs available at that time and, leaning on its technical knowhow, devise an innovative product that from the outset set out to ‘better the best’ performance-wise. easi-joists are parallel cord trusses using stress-graded timber cords, plated together with Wolf Systems’ patented, precision engineered metal-webs.” *

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation VMZINC hits the heights on Heron Tower

Heron Tower has become one of the best known landmarks in central London.The 46-storey building has a VMZINC PLUS standing seam system on the two main roof areas, on the 38th and 41st floors.

The building is among the tallest in which the compact, warm roof system has been used and as it needs no supporting ventilation views from the Drift Restaurant, Sky Bar and terraces are not affected by unsightly vents. Precise wind loading calculations were needed, but the metal also had to be reflection-free.VMZINC’s pre-weathered mid-grey QUARTZ-ZINC offers exceptional colour retention and was therefore the perfect choice. (

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SILKA elements – combining fire-resistance with quicker build times Xella SILKA elements are BBA-certified calcium silicate blocks manufactured in sizes up to 1000 x 645mm.

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Commended copper Two of the four prize-winners recently announced at the European Copper in Architecture Awards in Paris feature Nordic Copper products from Aurubis Architectural. JKMM Architects’ Seinäjoki City Library in Finland received a Commendation at the Awards. The external skin of the new library is dominated by Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper, contrasting with the whiteness of the surrounding buildings. Also Commended was the Dolomitenblick project in Sexten, Italy designed by Plasma Studio. Here, Nordic Brown copper and larch timber provide a restrained, local material palette that defines the sculpted mass of this apartment building in the Dolomites.

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Kemperol 2K-PUR keeps Guildhall library in business Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR waterproofing system has been used on a further phase refurbishment of London’s historic Guildhall, this time to provide a new roof surface for the Guildhall Business Library.

The scheme follows the recent roof refurbishment of the Guildhall’s West Wing by main contractor Linbrook Services Ltd and involves overlay of a 300m2 asphalt roof featuring 56 pyramid rooflights. The brief to roofing contractor, A&L Roofing Services, was to complete the project within a six week programme, during which the library had to remain fully operational.

Guildhall selected Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR system for both projects as its solvent-free formulation enables an odour-free installation, preventing any nuisance odours affecting staff or visitors to the building. The cold liquid-applied system also made it possible to apply the

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RDC, a IT hardware disposal and computer recycling company, recently purchased a former Crittall Windows factory in Braintree. Complete Projects CDM of Sheffield, which partners Dallmer for installations of its SuperDrain siphonic rainwater drainage, was called in to upgrade the water drainage from the roof coordinated with gutter repairs.Complete Projects made a detailed survey and a recalculation of the flows in the different siphonic systems, using Dallmer’s latest SuperDrain siphonic drainage calculation programme. It then used a total of 54 Dallmer D62 PVC flange siphonic roof drains, each one placed to match the recalculated siphonic roof drainage system, properly fixed in the gutter and bonded to the lining. ( *

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waterproofing membrane precisely to the upstands and drainage channels of the 56 pyramid rooflights, which are located extremely close together in the central area of the roof, whilst seamlessly incorporating the entire roof.

The installation team began by cleaning and preparing the asphalt surface which had begun to blister and split. Kemper System’s Kempertec primer was then applied to stabilise the substrate and provide a chemical key for the waterproofing resin.

Once this had cured, the waterproofing membrane Kemperol 2K-PUR was installed onto the roof. Applied in a single process, the Kemperol resin saturates a non-woven

reinforcement fleece and cures to form a monolithic membrane that is UV stable, extremely tough, flexible and tear resistant, that bonds directly to the substrate.

Kemper System’s non-woven reinforcement fleece was cut to size and shape on site to enable the meticulous detailing and protection of the most vulnerable parts of the roof around the rooflights, outlets and upstands as well as the flat roof areas of the roof.

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Hemclad helps M&S outperform sustainability targets Hemclad prefabricated wall panel cassettes developed by the Lime Technology Group – pioneers and market leaders in the field of innovative, low-carbon and sustainable building systems – have played a significant part in helping Marks & Spencer’s flagship Cheshire Oaks store smash its first year sustainability targets. Highlighted by the UK’s innovation agency, the Technology Strategy Board, as a ‘star project with benefits aplenty’, the store has delivered far better environmental performance in its first year of operation than that predicted by its designers.The high levels of insulation and consistent thermal inertia that the Hemclad panels are proven to deliver have been linked to the store excelling. *

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Wienerberger launches Swarland range of bricks Wienerberger, one of the UK’s leading providers of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, has announced the launch of its new Swarland range of bricks.The range of seven bricks will replace the original Swarland brick, and will each be available in both 65 and 73mm sizes.

These bricks are designed for the RMI market in Northern England and the Midlands. Manufactured at Wienerberger’s Denton factory, the Swarland bricks are historically popular amongst builders’ merchants.Wienerberger has worked closely with Chris Blythe, Managing Director of Swarland Brick Co. Ltd, to ensure the products are as close a match as possible to the original Swarland bricks. *

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A.O. Smith helps academy reduce fuel bills by 25%

New boilers and water heaters supplied by A.O. Smith have helped reduce fuel bills by up to 25% at Queensbury Academy in Dunstable. Seven Upsilon boilers and two high efficiency BFC water heaters were installed as part of a refurbishment program at the school which has almost 1200 students.

The school occupies two main buildings, and upgrading the facilities in the west block of the school resulted in a considerable reduction in gas usage compared with the east block.

The system was specifically to deliver cost savings for the school. In the boiler house

serving the gymnasium area Luke Biswell from CME Heating installed an A.O. Smith Upsilon 70kW model and a gas fired BFC water heater.The old system in the west block of the school dated from 1992 consisted of six boilers split into three systems with two

boilers per zone and a direct fired water heater. Luke Biswell replaced these with six new Upsilon 140kW models on a common header with modulating valves to each zone.

As well as being easy to install these take up less than half the space of the old system. A further BFC 60 water heater from A.O. Smith completed the system in the main block.

A.O.Smith’s Upsilon range is designed specifically for large commercial applications such as Queensbury Academy, and comes in three models with outputs of 70kW, 110kW or 140kW. A fully prefabricated rig system is available including all the framework, pipework and low loss header. Up to eight Upsilon boilers can be installed in sequence back to back or side by side.

The BFC Cyclones used for Queensbury Academy are fully room-sealed condensing high efficiency water heaters (97% gross).

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Jaga Heating Products has announced the launch of the Jaga AVS Unit Heater. The units excel in providing faster heating with better temperature distribution, yet consume less energy than traditional space heating solutions.Equipped with Jaga’s innovative Air Venturi System(AVS) technology, which mixes heated and ambient air, the Unit Heater provides the highest level of heating comfort, even in exhibition halls, manufacturing facilities and industrial spaces. While the higher air exhaust temperature of standard unit heaters causes hot air to rise too quickly, with the cooler air consequently pushed down, the innovative AVS technology keeps the exhaust temperature lower, which greatly reduces the up-draught. ( 01531 631533 *

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Trawsdir, one of Wales’s top Touring and Caravan Parks, located in Snowdonia National Park, has embraced renewable energy with the installation of solar technology. Renewable energy installer Arizon approached Kingspan Solar to help design a system to provide a reliable source of year-round hot water for the shower block. In total, 10 Thermomax Heat Pipe solar thermal collectors were specified covering 28,000m2, to be placed west/east on each side of the block – with the majority facing west with the tubes twisted towards south to capture the early afternoon/evening sun to deliver sufficient energy to cover the additional hot water loading later in the day. * sales@kingspan-renewables.com

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Heat pump calculator ready for RHI Mitsubishi Electric has launched a dedicated Ecodan selection tool to coincide with the Government’s announcement that heat pumps are now included in the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI). “We have built this tool to allow anyone to access the relevant information for their project, whether they are a homeowner, a consultant, a contractor or an individual business,” says John Kellett, General Manager of the company’s Heating Division. The new Ecodan selection tool allows anyone to examine the viability of heat pumps for their building and shows both running cost comparisons against other technologies and payback periods, which take the RHI payments into account. ( 01707 282880

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Floating staircases lead the way in Jersey Yorkon system makes its debut

The first major project to be constructed using the revolutionary new off-site building system from Yorkon, a member of the Portakabin Group, has opened.

The contract for Kier Construction has provided three two-storey curriculum wings for the new Cambourne Village College in Cambridgeshire.The new Yorkon off-site building system that was specified for the three teaching wings reduced the number of steel-framed modules by half to just 60, which were craned into position in just two weeks. Each module was delivered to site with a high performance concrete floor already in place, further reducing work on site, improving quality and acoustics, and providing a robust finish. ( 0845 2000 123 * contact@yorkon.co.uk 8 wwww.yorkon.info/newsystem

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The architectural metalwork masters at CANAL have the knowledge and engineering expertise to transform contemporary design ideas into magnificent metalwork structures that make impressive statements.

Using the company’s state-of-the-art production facilities in Nottingham, CANAL manufactures innovations in architectural metalwork, staircases and balustrades, which are installed all over the UK and abroad by its own specialist installation teams; providing the full service from concept to project completion in residential and commercial environments. Recently, CANAL finished three matching cantilever staircases in a multi-million pound home in Jersey. Visit the online showcase to find out more. * canal@canalengineering.co.uk

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Metal Technology delivers high performance in Stoke Metal Technology System 4-35 Hi+ windows have been installed at Stoke’s newest school. Ormiston Horizon Academy opened its doors to over 1000 pupils following a two-year project to replace the James Brindley Science College under the Building Schools for the Future programme. System 4-35Hi+ High Performance thermally enhanced casement windows offer the designer a wide and diverse range of profiles that will provide structural integrity, weather performance, thermal enhancement and security.The Thermal range is designed to aid compliance with the latest thermal requirements of the current building regulations. However in conjunction with the correct glass specification these windows can achieve U values below 1.0W/m2K. * sales@metaltechnology.com

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Dr. Martens unveils new Rigger Fila to showcase boot in the Waterproof Collection new solvent-free The new Kestrel Rigger is the latest addition to Dr. Martens’ Waterproof Collection of work boots. The safety toecap, anti-static construction and a steel puncture resistant midsole make this a full S3 specification product whilst a Smartmask PU cushioned footbed ensures that the boot delivers the ultimate in comfort as well as safety. Kestrel Rigger joins Tamarack ST, an all-purpose, high quality work boot with a Thinsulate thermal lining providing insulation against the cold, and Heath ST, a hiker style boot. The resulting Waterproof Collection has been designed by Dr. Martens to provide grip capability, durability and comfort. * william@mconieagency.com 8 www.drmartens.com/industrial

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Foremans helps to extend teaching facilities Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest supplier of refurbished Portakabin buildings, has handed over its second project on time and on budget at The Piggott School, a high-performing academy in Reading. The new facilities were built by Foremans from 44 recycled steel modules which were fully refurbished and reconfigured to create eight maths classrooms, a science laboratory, office accommodation, beverage point, disabled access lift, PE changing rooms, and a fitness suite which the community can use outside of school hours. The modules were delivered to site around 70% complete with wall linings, partitions, M&E services, doors, and windows already in place. * info@foremansbuildings.co.uk 8 www.foremansbuildings.co.uk ( 01964 544344

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Fila is set to showcase a series of new solventfree surface treatments at the Surface Design Show 2014 (Business Design Centre, London – 4-6th February).They will include LEEDapproved FILAMP90 ECO PLUS – a high performance sealant developed for internal and external polished and unpolished natural stone, as well as polished porcelain surfaces. Other new treatments on show will include FILAPW10 – a solvent-free contaminateblocker designed for professional treatment of absorbent materials, including stone and terracotta. Both new products join Fila’s Green Line – a range of water-based, biodegradable products that have a very low VOC content. ( 01584 877286 8 www.filasolutions.com *

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Marmox Thermoblock supporting perimeter energy saving The issue of heat loss at the perimeter floor/wall junction, as well as other cold bridges around the building envelope can be addressed through the use of Thermoblock, manufactured

by Marmox. The loadbearing composite product has been developed to be incorporated into various wall constructions as a horizontal layer, equivalent to a course of bricks. In the wall/floor junction, Enhanced Construction Details can cut heat loss by between 35 and 55%; but utilising Thermoblocks can reduce CO2 emissions still further to between 60 and 90%, offering an important contribution to the points required in achieving CSH Level 4 or above. * sales@marmox.co.uk

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New hard landscape gallery launched The trade association Interpave has launched a new, online project gallery highlighting the transformative power of good hard landscape design incorporating modern precast concrete paving, as well as the importance of considered detailing and execution.The new Interpave Project Gallery showcases a diversity of schemes ranging from a RIBA Award winning new school, where sustainable drainage (SuDS) was integrated into the overall project from the very start, to a ‘DIY Streets’ project which empowered the local community to develop long-lasting improvements to an existing neighbourhood. Urban regeneration and master-planning feature heavily in the new Gallery with an Edinburgh housing project based around innovative shared surfaces. * info@paving.org.uk

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Portakabin achieves sustainability award success The Portakabin Group has been awarded a Gold Award in the Business in the Community Environment Index 2013.This puts the Group among the UK’s highest performing businesses for environmental management. Derek Carter, Chief Executive of the Portakabin Group, says: “Our progress in the Index over the past year is a tremendous achievement, going from silver to gold. We were also delighted to score higher than the average for the construction sector which is further recognition of our pioneering position in reducing impact on the environment in the provision of building solutions.” ( 0845 401 0010 8 www.portanews.co.uk

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Häfele UK helps create an amazing space Products supplied by Häfele UK, the internationally-trusted specialist in innovative furniture fittings, hardware and systems, were selected for an ambitious charity outdoor sky den project unveiled on last month’s George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces.

The project was launched on behalf of Calvert Trust Kielder, a charity which helps people with disabilities to achieve their potential through outdoor activities, and involved creating a fully-accessible room of only 14m2 that could fit two single beds, a table and chairs to seat four people in addition to ample storage facilities.

The production team behind the primetime Channel 4 programme commissioned renowned design specialists William Hardie Design to manage the sky den project.

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Siniat, a leading plasterboard producer, has appointed Neil Ash as its new Managing Director. Neil takes up the helm at Siniat this month replacing JeanMichel Desmoutier who moves into a new pan-European role within the Etex Group. Following Etex’s acquisition of Lafarge Plasterboard in 2011, the company re-branded as Siniat in 2012 heralding a new era for the business and an increasing focus on innovation, sustainability and delivering exceptional quality for customers. Neil has extensive construction and plasterboard industry experience and has worked in a variety of UK-based and international roles since joining the company in 1995. *

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Häfele’s Loox battery-operated lights were chosen as they are both energy saving and eliminate the need for cabling, again freeing up usable space inside the installation. The lights are also fitted with built-in movement sensor switches that will only turn on when required.

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New spreader provides cost and material savings DMMP, the UK distributor of EarthWay, is launching the most advanced spreader available to the UK market. It promises to save materials, storage space and money through extremely accurate application, multi-use and long life. It was created after a multimillion dollar investment in its creation.The heavy-duty EarthWay EV-N-SPRED Flex-Select spreader is highly adaptable and can be either pushed by hand or towed by a vehicle and used for more than one purpose throughout the year. The revolutionary feature of interchangeable trays enables the spreader to be used in all seasons. DMMP believes that this represents a saving of money, time and space for green keeping professionals. * info@dmmp.co.uk

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