FC&A July 2010

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Sustainability in Development Community cohesion at Newport High School

Greenhouse Denby Dale, the UK’s first

cavity wall Passivhaus

Design & Desire The 2010 RIBA Awards

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y the time this issue is published the festivals have begun! Mini-cities are being constructed all over the country for temporary populations of, in some cases, over 100,000 people.

And it’s not all mud – the demand for ‘glamping’ (glamorous camping) has necessitated some quite high-end bathroom and dining areas at these events. Pre-fabricated structures really come in to their own at these events.

Talking of festivals, the London Festival of Architecture took place over 19th June – 4th July. LFA is a celebration and exploration of buildings, streets, spaces and places in the capital and highlights London’s reputation as an international creative hub. Let us know if you went – we’d love to see your photos.

So, councils in England will soon have greater powers to stop developers building homes on gardens. Currently gardens are in the brownfield category, but will be reclassified to stop “gardengrabbing”. Is it just me, or should the owners of the houses, if they have a huge garden and wish to get something back from their investment by building on part of it, be entitled to do that? “Garden grabbing” sounds as though the developers move on in regardless of the owners wishes! Surely councils are already able to refuse planning permission if they consider the site to be unsuitable, regardless of whether it’s a garden or an ex-factory site?

Farewell: Architect Shusaku Arakawa died on May 18 aged 73 – despite his belief that he could live forever. Arakawa and his wife Madeline Gins had “decided not to die” as “death is old-fashioned” they announced.Their ‘Reversible Destiny’ brand challenged normal positioning of windows, furnishings, and services, claiming that comfort causes life-shortening anxiety.The “owner’s manual” for one property instructed: ‘Try to maintain two (or more) separate tentativenesses, that is, two (or more) distinct areas of indeterminacy.’ Realistically, an architectural design that may lengthen your life would be a longer walk to the kitchen instead of placing it at the heart of the house!

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Greenhouse:We look at Denby Dale, the UK’s first cavity wall Passivhaus

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Ecology & Architecture:The first architectdesigned home for bats

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Sustainability in Development: Newport High School meets the double challenge of student and community needs

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r o f n o i s A pas s u a h v i Pass Already popular on the continent, Passivhaus low energy building design is now beginning to snowball in the UK. A recent project in Yorkshire has combined the use of the Passivhaus methodology with traditional British cavity wall construction – enabling traditional British construction methods to be used to help reach tough low carbon building goals.

Green Building Store’s Chayley Collis outlines the key features of the Denby Dale Passivhaus project.

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he British construction industry is geared towards cavity wall construction but on the continent Passivhaus buildings are typically built using timberframe construction or block work wall with external render.The Denby Dale Passivhaus is the UK’s first cavity wall Passivhaus and received its official Passivhaus certification at the end of April this year.The project, built by Green Building Store’s construction division Green Building Company, has pioneered the combination of low energy Passivhaus methodology with standard British cavity wall construction and building materials.

Why cavity wall?

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the technique and materials could be sourced easily from any builders’ merchant.

Cavity wall met West Yorkshire planning requirements for stone exteriors and was affordable for clients.

Masonry construction, including cavity wall, offers a ‘cave effect’ which acts as a thermal mass, helping to keep temperatures stable in winter and summer”.

Professor Wolfgang Feist, originator of the Passivhaus methodology and founder of the Passivhaus Institut in Germany, has been supportive of the project.

“The Green Building Store team is to be commended for adapting the Passivhaus methodology to British building techniques

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Greenhouse and for constructing the first Passivhaus using cavity wall construction in Britain.

The Denby Dale project has proven that Passivhaus design can be easily adapted to British building techniques. Airtightness is not a myth – the rules of physics are the same everywhere – and wet plaster offers an excellent airtightness barrier for cavity walls, if applied to all surfaces of external walls and connected properly at the joints.”

Design detailing To get cavity wall to perform to Passivhaus standards the building team had to develop unique design details. Although there are some cavity wall Passivhaus projects in northern Germany, there is little technical documentation readily available about them. So, in effect, the team had to start from scratch.To meet the airtightness requirements of a Passivhaus, cavity wall construction relies on wet plastering as the airtightness barrier. It might have been more straightforward to go down the timber frame route, which can achieve airtightness by lining with vapour barriers and airtightness tapes etc. By using cavity wall we needed to work out new detailing particularly around the junctions of elements such as floors and roof to walls.

Minimising thermal bridging Understanding and modelling thermal bridging is becoming absolutely critical to accurately predicting the heat loss of a building.

Measures include: Use of 300mm insulation in the cavity going right down to the strip foundation, so that any heat lost from the concrete floor slab will have a longer thermal transfer path.

Use of lightweight aerated block below ground level, which does not transfer heat as readily as standard concrete block.

Use of basalt and resin cavity wall ties (instead of the usual steel ties).

Positioning of windows and doors at the centre line of the insulation layer.

was set into the wall. An adhesivebacked airtightness tape was then attached to the plywood with a fleece wrapped into the wet plaster, making the junction between the plywood and plaster airtight. Another airtightness tape was used to seal the gap between the window and the plywood box.

Super-insulation, air-tightness, and MVHR contribute to an extremely energy efficient home

Maximising airtightness Passivhaus buildings require very high levels of airtightness (0.6 ach@50pa).The Denby Dale Passivhaus’ design and construction pays particular attention to junctions, which are always difficult for airtightness because of the differential movement between different materials.

Measures include: Wet plaster coating to interior walls.

Concrete floor slab is carried across the top of the blockwork of the inner leaf of the wall to minimize shrinkage cracking between the wall and the floor Attention to airtightness detail around window and door openings and junctions between floors, walls and roofs, including use of airtightness membranes and tapes.

To improve airtightness around the window opening, a plywood box

The Denby Dale project has proven that Passivhaus design can be easily adapted to British building techniques

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Greenhouse Various details at first floor junction to avoid penetration of the inner leaf blockwork including: use of timber wall plate; parging of the blockwork behind the wall plate; use of-anchored stainless steel threaded bar to carry the 302mm timber I-beam structure. Use of I-Beam for first floor had the added bonus of allowing us to use void for MVHR ducting and all other services, further helping with airtightness (and aesthetics).

Super insulation Super insulation is fundamental to Passivhaus construction, along with close attention around junctions of these elements.

Measures include: Walls: 300mm fibreglass batts Under groundfloor: 225mm polyfoam insulation Roof void: 500mm fibreglass quilt Windows and doors: triple glazing with insulated thermal break in frame.

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) system MVHR is an absolutely integral component for achieving the necessary performance levels needed for Passivhaus buildings.

It allows for sufficient and comfortable ventilation to all areas of the house whilst minimizing the loss of heat gained from the sun, human activity, cooking, showering, electrical appliances etc.This is achieved by use of a sophisticated heat exchanger driven by two very efficient fans.The incoming air is blown past the outgoing air and is used to heat the incoming air.This has the effect of saving over 90% of the heat that, due to uncontrolled ventilation and draughts, would be lost in a more ‘conventional’ house.

Minimising ‘thermal bypass’ Thermal bypass refers to air movement through or around insulation, which can reduce its effectiveness. Although not a requirement of Passivhaus design, addressing thermal bypass – by reducing air movement through or around insulation – is becoming good building practice.

For the Denby Dale Passivhaus this meant design detailing for windtightness and careful installation of insulation. www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk/ denbydalehouse

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Key features of the Denby Dale Passivhaus: First certified Passivhaus built with cavity wall construction in UK One of the first certified Passivhaus homes in the UK £141k build costs 118m2 three-bed detached house Costs/m2 = £1194 Airtightness: 0.33 ach @ 50 Pa Space heating needs: under 15 kWh/ m2/annum Minimal heating – using 90% less energy for space heating than the UK average Heating costs less than £75 per year

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Care was taken to ensure the junction between the plywood window box and plaster, and the gap between the window and the plywood box, was airtight

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Sustainability in Development Today’s schools face an ever-growing list of demands on the facilities they offer. They must meet the needs of today’s students – with flexible design and technology that enable a wide variety of teaching methods –yet be adaptable to meet the as-yet-unknown needs of students far in the future. FC&A look at Newport High School, which proves these demands can be met.

Up to the Challenge The new school was purposely located at the front of the site with a welcoming piazza-style frontage providing a public open space

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rom both an environmental and operational point of view, schools must be sustainable, offering low maintenance and running costs. They are also called upon to be resources for the local community, offering educational and leisure facilities not just to students during the school day, but to residents of the area during the day, evenings and weekends. And in many cases, schools are acting as catalysts for community development and cohesion, helping to address social issues in deprived areas. Is it possible for any school to meet such a diverse list of requirements?

Newport High School, located in Bettws, Newport, is proving that the powerful combination of innovative design, building expertise, effective partnership and a comprehensive programme of community engagement can deliver a school which meets all these demands and more.

Designed by HLM Architects and constructed by the Leadbitter Group for

Newport City Council, Newport High School offers advanced teaching facilities, include classrooms, science labs, ICT suites, a fully-equipped design technology wing, SEN areas and a vocational training learning and resource centre. In addition, it includes an Active Living Centre featuring stateof-the-art leisure facilities, such as a 25 metre swimming pool, fitness suite, full size artificial turf pitch, multi-use games area and sports pitches.

teaching methods.

Located in a deprived area of Newport, designated a ‘Communities First’ area by the Welsh Assembly Government, it was critical that the school be an educational facility and community hub.The new school was purposely located at the front of the site with a welcoming piazza-style frontage providing a public open space. An open environment with plentiful natural light was achieved via a curved main circulation hallway with five wings. Each fullysecure, two-storey wing features flexible classrooms and a central atrium, allowing the spaces to adapt to various subjects and

Innovative features in the construction of the building included the use of hardwearing, easy-to-maintain, polished block work in the ground floor corridors, as well as open plan unisex toilets with individual cubicles and central wash stations, which serve as an effective means of curbing social problems such as bullying.

Close collaboration The student population is segregated from community users by the placement of all community-accessible facilities in one wing.

Students enter via the main entrance and are funnelled to their classrooms, while users of the Active Living Centre are directed to a separate reception area at the entrance to the sports wing.

The project was a best practice case study in partnering, with close collaboration between the Client, design team, contractor and school officials delivering a bespoke facility of the highest calibre

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Sustainability in Development on time and within budget. Leadbitter’s site team regularly met with the Client representative and the school’s headteacher and transition coordinator throughout the project. Haydn Ames, Secondary Schools Redevelopment Client Project Manager for Newport City Council, was working full-time on the project and involved in everything from selection of specialist subcontractors to finalizing the detailed FF&E requirements, as well as liaising with the school staff.

The project itself was selected as a Constructing Excellence in Wales demonstration project for being a real life example of the Constructing Excellence principles at work.

Community engagement This spirit of partnership and close collaboration was particularly important when the Council lost funding part way through the project due to the recession - meaning that funds were insufficient to cover all fitting out costs. Leadbitter worked closely with the client and design team to make specification savings and simplify construction details, which reduced construction costs and released money to pay for essential fit-out items.

Educational and leisure facilities are not just for students during the school day, but to residents of the area during the day, evenings and weekends

Open plan unisex toilets with individual cubicles and central wash stations serve as an effective means of curbing social problems such as bullying

Another key to the success of the project was the high level of community engagement Leadbitter sustained throughout. Every feeder school received Leadbitter’s Safe Play At All Times presentation and visited the site at least twice, utilizing a specially-constructed viewing platform to safely observe the site.

Quarterly newsletters, monthly surgeries and a dedicated community room kept students, staff, parents and the local community apprised of progress. Special events such as time capsule burial, future students signing a steel beam used in construction and topping out were held at key milestones.

Leadbitter also held an open briefing meeting for potential subcontractors and suppliers, targeting over 100 local companies with direct mail shots and adverts in local papers. 33% of all subcontractors appointed were employed as a result of this initiative, leading to an average of 45% local labour employed across all trades throughout the contract (reaching as high as 52% in month 13 of the contract).

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Five fully-secure, two-storey wing feature flexible classrooms and a central atrium, allowing the spaces to adapt to various subjects and teaching methods

Sustainability in Development Optimum efficiency In terms of sustainability, Newport High School is the first secondary school in Wales to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, scoring 73% overall. Developed for optimum efficiency, the building is air-tight, which required bespoke detailing of the envelope, and exploits natural ventilation.

The school’s heating and power needs are met using a combined heat and power (CHP) system, solar water heating and thermal storage, resulting in 20% improvement above the CO2 emissions performance required by building regulations. Other sustainable features include rainwater harvesting, grey water recycling and sustainable drainage systems.

Panels mounted in the main corridor display the amount of savings generated by the solar and grey water facilities.

Partnership was again critical to delivering such a sustainable building, with Leadbitter organising an inaugural workshop for the project team, including the novated design team, to present information on sustainable energy systems, which enabled informed decisions made by the team.

In addition, Newport High School was the pilot project for Leadbitter’s industryleading Project Waste Management Plan (PWMP), which identified actions to reduce waste, reuse materials and segregate waste streams to facilitate recycling, such as finding local outlets for damaged bricks, timber off cuts and pallets that were no longer needed on site and reusing all topsoil and large quantities of excavated material on site. Only 10% of the waste generated throughout construction was sent to landfill. As a result of these efforts, the project received a Constructing Excellence In Wales Award for Waste Minimisation and Management.

Overwhelmingly positive feedback Even the existing Bettws High School is being recycled.White goods from the old school were donated to organisations in Africa, with Leadbitter sponsoring the shipping, and recycled materials from demolition will be used to build another new school in Newport.

Using a two-stage NEC target cost contract, the entire process took only two

years and three months from appointment to handover and was completed on time and within the target cost. In fact, through strict cost control and focus on achieving ‘best value’, Leadbitter was able to reduce the overall build cost by over £1m, savings that are going back into the Council’s education budget and will benefit a second school planned for construction, by Leadbitter, on the other side of Newport.

Most gratifying is that completion of this new facility, which officially opened to students in November 2009, has transformed the school from one with a variety of social issues and declining student population into an oversubscribed school where the building itself furthers the innovative methods employed by the teaching staff. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with additional awards bestowed on the school, such as the 2010 Newport Building Excellence Award for Public / Community Buildings and a Highly Commended certificate at the 2010 National Built In Quality Awards for South Wales.

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The only constant is change

Name: Tim Pollard Position/Company: Head of Sustainability,Wolseley UK Ltd Industry Sector: Materials Supply

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The last few years have seen terms linked to the environment and climate change becoming general currency in political and media circles, which, in turn, has led to many different interpretations as to the definition of these terms, says Tim Pollard, Head of Sustainability, Wolseley UK Ltd.

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e have heard about ‘greening’ the housing stock which rather reminds me of how some of our athletes ‘medalled’ at the last Olympic Games. Home Improvement

Packs have probably come and gone by the time this piece is published. New products and techniques have risen (and fallen) with alarming regularity as more conventional products are sacrificed at the altar of sustainability with little or no regard for practicality or even, in some cases, evidence of efficacy.

Please don’t imagine me as an opponent of change or a denier of the need for more sustainable outcomes in the built environment. Quite the opposite, I have dedicated the last five years of my career to establishing the Wolseley Sustainable Building Center and convincing customers, colleagues and supply partners that the only way forward will depend on more sustainable solutions. I am of the opinion that we are entering a period of disruptional, transformational change which will challenge many traditional practices and business models which will be enormously exciting for some and fatally uncomfortable for others. It is certainly

true that the pace of change is no longer in our control with the dynamic nature of economics, resource depletion, fuel security and climate change setting the agenda for regulatory change and national strategies.

We have seen adoption curves steeper than Mount Everest as the headlong rush

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Voice of the Industry for progress drives markets forward.

However, if we are to match the scale and pace of change set by legislative mechanisms like the Climate Change Act we must provide solutions which are mass-market and suitable for retrofit installations using the skill sets of our existing workforce (or with a minimum of re-training). As the old joke goes, “I wouldn’t start from here”, we have the oldest building stock in Europe with 50% of our houses being more than 50 years old and 25% of homes being over 100 years old. Many of these buildings are ‘difficult to treat’ and until the invention of ‘magic wallpaper’ we are stuck with some of the downsides of internal or external insulation products. Nonetheless, we must adhere to the hierarchy of action providing the most effective solution.

1. Make the envelope of the building as efficient as possible using insulation in roofs, walls and floors; high performance glazing; draught proofing, etc.The rule should be ‘insulation before installation’.

2. Then look at the principal energy consumption and subsequent source of carbon which in almost all cases will be the provision of space heating and hot water.There are many excellent products with proven track records like heatpumps, solar thermal and photovoltaics available from reputable suppliers.

3. Lighting and lighting controls can offer some very quick environmental and economic wins at relatively low levels of investment.

4. Water efficiency can be improved immeasurably through the use of low flow taps, aerated showers and low water flushing w.c. suites.

5. Products containing recycled content will help us to be more efficient in resource utilisation, provided that the recycling process is also efficient.

6. Sourcing products with proven good stewardship, such as sustainable timber, will enable us to live within our means without compromising future needs.

The move is now towards a better understanding of product impact throughout the life cycle including the raw materials and energy used in manufacture and transport, the operational aspects and, increasingly importantly, the disposal

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implications.This means that care should not only be exercised in product choice but also in the supply chain delivering the product.We must be demanding in terms of information and transparency. Postoccupancy testing and independent case studies should be the norm. Durability will certainly be a consideration.The longer a product lasts then we delay the need for its replacement and since we have already ‘invested’ resources in producing the product it stands to reason that we should maximise its efficient life. Of course there may come a point where the resources consumed in operation outweigh the benefits of extended use at which time replacement is the more logical choice.

Most importantly we should never forget that the primary function of a building is to provide a comfortable environment in which to live, work, learn or play.

Sustainability should NOT be an unpleasant experience but it may be a DIFFERENT experience.The single most complex components in any buildings are the people within them and our biggest challenge is the cultural change necessary to help people understand how more sustainable

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behaviours and products need not compromise lifestyles. Many in the heating industry would argue that simply educating people in the use of the controls and plant that they already own would provide us with some very significant savings. There is little point in building Code Level 6 houses and putting Code Level 1 people in them!

I believe that if we are to successfully achieve our goals then we will have to have engagement of the whole community and to do this we must encourage people to make changes even in the smallest ways. I know that small changes will not deliver the necessary improvements in carbon emissions, energy use and water consumption but I also know that without us all pitching in and understanding the reasons for supporting such changes then we will surely fail.

As Bob Dylan said, “The times they are a changin’” The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Wolseley company.

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Renewable Energy

Taking a Step Back to Move Forward Heat pumps may appear to offer the perfect solution for increased energy efficiency as they use natural, ‘free’ energy from the air or the ground.

However, design and supply company Nu-Heat is fully in support of ethical sales and states that heat pumps can only live up to the hype if insulation levels in an older building are up to scratch.

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hen considering a heat pump for retrofit projects, it may be useful to call on the services of a SAP assessor. Rd (reduced data) SAP has been created specifically for existing buildings where SAP is not appropriate due to the difficulty in assessing U-Values (a measure of thermal conductance) of insulation and so on. RdSAP complies with the UK Building Regulations 2000 Part L1B for existing dwellings.

A SAP assessor called to such a property measures the overall dimensions and windows and look at the roof, wall and floor constructions.There are preset U-Values to be applied to specific constructions, such as stone, brick or unfilled cavity walls.

Heat loss calculation example 1.70 (HLP) x gross internal area of 286m² = 486.2 486.2 x 23°C (design temperature differential) = a load of 11.1kW 11.1kW ÷ 286 = 39.1 W/m² In order to give a constant temperature, the requirement for this building would be an 11 kW heat pump.

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The resulting survey can run to 15 – 20 pages of information and includes the heat loss parameter (HLP), the information that enables design companies like Nu-Heat need to evaluate the feasibility of a heat pump installation.

If insulation levels are not sufficient, the SAP assessor may act as a consultant to provide information on the level of improvement needed and whether this is achievable in a particular building, through double glazing, cavity wall insulation and loft insulation.The assessor can also recalculate the heat loss data when improvements have been made.

Many buildings lend themselves to heat pump technology, but there will be occasions when a heat pump is simply not an option. Nu-Heat believes that this scenario doesn’t have to be negative but instead presents an opportunity to investigate alternative options.

Solar thermal, for example, offers ecofriendliness, lower hot water bills and eligibility for the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive scheme. Another option is underfloor heating working with a condensing boiler.The low system water

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temperatures of underfloor heating enhance the efficiency of condensing boilers and give a degree of fuel savings.

As a reputable design and supply company, Nu-Heat will give first-rate advice, helping the architect to decide on the best green solution for a retrofit project with confidence that they have found a solution that meets the requirements of the property.Whatever the result and whatever system is ultimately chosen, NuHeat says it’s always worth remembering the basic rule - that the most cost effective way to energy efficiency in any older property is through reducing heat loss by improving insulation levels.

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n recent years there has been an increasing interest on the part of developers and building designers to understand more about the sustainability of building materials and the environmental impacts of products and materials utilised in the built environment.

Using methodology developed by the BRE and BERR (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform), PermaRock has carried out whole life cycle assessments (LCA) on two of its key insulated render systems.The LCA measures the environmental impacts of the systems during their economic life, from the extraction of the raw materials and components to the disposal of the product at the end of a 60 year life cycle (i.e. cradle to grave).

The data obtained from the LCA was then analysed and weighted, using the BRE methodologies, and an Ecopoints rating for each system was established.The lower the Ecopoints score, the lower the environmental impact. As a benchmark, it has been determined that 100 Ecopoints represents the impact of one UK citizen on the environment for one year.

The results achieved by PermaRock are very impressive. Ecopoints scores of 0.10 per m2 and 0.15 per m2 on PermaRock’s Mineral Fibre External Wall Insulation System and Phenolic External Wall Insulation Systems respectively were achieved.

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Such extremely low Ecopoints scores reflect the hard work that PermaRock has put in to environmentally engineering its products, including reducing the energy costs associated with sourcing and transporting raw materials, manufacturing the products themselves, and delivering the products to construction sites throughout the UK. Significantly, PermaRock’s drive towards the incorporation of recycled content into its products has also had a beneficial impact on the Ecopoints score.

building element, such as a wall.

To put the results into context, assessments have also been made on other construction products: For example a traditional brick cavity wall construction achieves a score of 0.48 per m².

The process enables manufacturers to demonstrate the credibility of their products and also help designers and specifiers identify materials that will best fulfil a sustainable brief.The use of low impacting products, such as PermaRock’s external wall insulation systems, can allow the designer more flexibility in terms of overall product/material specification of a building, allowing to off-set high impacting products with lower rated materials in other areas.

How can Environmental Profiling be used?

Environmental Profiling information is used in environmental impact estimation tools such as Envest 2 and allows for both environmental and financial tradeoffs to be made in the design process, allowing the client to optimise the concept of best value according to their own priorities.

Results are also used in the Green Guide to Specification and to complete BREEAM assessments and Code for Sustainable Homes calculations. At its simplest level, the profiling method can assess the impact of a single building product. However, to make valid comparisons, designers and specifiers need information about a

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A building element is likely to be made up of several products. For example, the external envelope of a building could be constructed using a ‘single leaf’ approach with blockwork and external wall insulation, or using traditional cavity wall construction. The Environmental Profile takes this into account by adding together the contribution of the component parts, allowing comparison between one construction element and another.

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DORMA’s ability to use its products in new and exciting ways made them a perfect choice for this project.”

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Tender touch What does it takes to win BREEAM contracts in the private sector? To date only a handful of private commercial builds are top BREEAM rated, but that’s all set to change. BREEAM veterans Read Construction Holdings Ltd and JIG Architects explain how the construction process differs and what contractors need to know to successfully tender for these jobs.

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REEAM has been a core part of public sector building for some time, but, as the recently completed £2m headquarters building for wind energy developer West Coast Energy in Flintshire demonstrates, more private commercial builds are adopting the standard. It’s appropriate that the first private commercial build in the UK to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating was commissioned by an eco-friendly wind energy company, but the architect and contractor on the project believe that BREEAM is already gaining traction in the private sector.

West Coast Energy development shouldn’t be underestimated.

“Fortunately we have a lot of experience in major public sectors projects in health and education where BREEAM has been a requirement for some time, but I would advise any contractor who hasn’t to really study the different approach needed before they consider tendering,” advised Richard Heaton, MD of Read.

“The evidence is that as the long term cost savings become better understood, more and more private commissions will be BREEAM rated,” explained Simon Kay-Jones of JIG Architects. “In addition the widespread belief that BREEAM is expensive isn’t accurate as we’re confident that it’s possible to build to these standards without significant extra cost to the client.”

So how does the tendering process differ?

For a start according to Simon Kay-Jones, it’s more rigorous with the West Coast Energy project involving sending PQQs to 12 contractors instead of the usual 9 and interviewing 9 contractors rather than a more normal 6.There’s also a more indepth focus on the contractor’s experience, particularly with BREEAM projects, but also increasingly their membership of schemes like ‘Considerate Contractors’ which private clients embarking on BREEAM like to see. Probably the most important thing for contractors to understand is that post tender, the design and development phase is usually much longer than in a traditionally built project. “The longer design and development phase is very positive, but it does have an impact and it’s vital that contractors are aware of this so they can account for it in their original tender,” said Heaton.

But the BREEAM standards are stringent and the challenges and standard of finishing required to achieve results like a 2.65m³/ hr/m² rating on air tightness tests faced by award winning contractor Read on the

Perhaps the most significant difference is that while even large construction firms are finding their feet with sustainable design and BREEAM, the new generation of architects like Simon Kay-Jones have

Aire Design led by Professor Doug Clelland, who designed the West Coast Energy Building, are now part of JIG Architects, with Professor Clelland leading Simon Kay-Jones and the rest of the team, developing a number of new sustainable and Passivhaus projects that are in the pipeline.

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“We immediately recommended Read because they really know what a BREEAM job entails and worked with us seamlessly from day one. But there are still too many contractors who spend the first meeting talking about the concept and just aren’t well versed enough. As architects we’re becoming less inclined to make allowances for that,” warned Simon Kay-Jones.

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Having reappraised the properties of High X-posure Smooth Masonry Paint, Sandtex Trade has renamed its most durable and flexible, weather resistant exterior masonry coating ‘X-treme X-posure™’, in order to differentiate its superior performance characteristics to specifiers more clearly, explains Sandtex Brand Manager Liz Bowater.

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With its high performance acrylic binder, hydrophobic dirt resistant formulation and anti-carbonation properties, X-treme X-posure™ gives unrivalled protection from natural elements and man-made threats alike.Whilst our new packaging shows a lighthouse in an exposed, sea

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Design & Desire

2010 RIBA T Awards Last month RIBA announced the winners of their 2010 RIBA Awards. RIBA Awards for architectural excellence were presented to 102 buildings throughout Europe, 93 of which are in the UK. FC&A take a look at our favourites.

Regent’s Place Pavilion PROJECT TEAM: Client: British Land Project Manager: M3 Consulting Architects: Carmody Groarke Engineering: Arup Landscape Architecture: EDCO Lighting design: Maurice Brill Lighting Design Contractor: BOVIS Carmody Groarke’s winning concept for the pavilion presents a pavilion as an open field of slender columns which supports a canopy eight metres above the landscape of the street.Visible from Euston Road, the pavilion reveals various clustered densities of the vertical columns beneath its canopy, that shimmer in sunlight by day and contain intense projected ‘gold’ light by night, generating a visual moiré effect for passersby.The pavilion’s design has been the product of an architectural / engineering collaboration between Arup and Carmody Groarke. Holding the 3mm plate stainless steel canopy aloft 8m, extremely slender vertical elements stand without any cross-bracing, joined only at the top with a decorative structural lattice.

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he award-winning buildings covered a huge range of styles and uses - from a small circular loo for bus drivers in London to the Neues Museum in Berlin, from a zero-carbon house to the energy substation for the 2012 Olympics. Galleries, museums, theatres and auditoriums shared the prizes with education buildings (17 of the 93 UK awards went to schools and universities). Public spaces also featured, with pavilions, monuments, Liverpool Pierhead and the Infinity Bridge in Teesdale have all picking up awards. FC&A pick out some of our favourites.

Regents Place Pavilion © Luke Hayes

Design & Desire St. Malachy’s Church

St Malachy’s Church, Belfast PROJECT TEAM: Client: Fr. Anthony Curran Main Contractor: O’Neill and Brady Ltd Quantity Surveyor: Oliver Magill Mechanical & Electrical Engineers: Williams & Shaw Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers: Doran

Consulting Ltd. Mechanical & Electrical Contractor: J&G Engineering (N.I.) Ltd St Malachy’s is a delightful early Victorian church characterised by its robust brick exterior with toy-Gothic turrets, and an elaborately plastered interior which has been formed around a very unusual, but intimate congregational organisation on two levels.The recent restoration has brought out the richness of the original painted colour scheme as well as

restoring mosaics damaged by post-war interventions and brickwork that had suffered through years of weathering.

A number of interventions, discreetly executed to meet modern requirements: disabled access, improved heating and appropriate artificial lighting, do not detract from the original character, but rather add important comfort and amenity for the benefit of the congregation.They also draw attention to the beauty and humanity of the original building.

Balnearn Boathouse © Keith Hunter

PROJECT TEAM: Architect: McKenzie Strickland Associates Client: Reserved Contractor: Blairish Developments Structural Engineers: John Addison

The Boathouse at Balnearn, Perthshire

This design was conceived as a simple boathouse, a place where the owner can berth their boat and access the shore, store and clean their boat during the winter months, and generally enjoy the tranquility that the shores of Loch Tay has to offer.The roof takes centre stage of the design; the sloping split planes structurally mimic the shore planes and small cliffs around the Loch.The dark grey seam-line

roof captures the traditional roof type of such a structure, as well as, integrating with the dark green vegetation that surrounds the building.The walls are enveloped with timber lining that surrounds the envelope, creating a bark like effect on which the roof lies.Within the walls are a series of potential openings that permit the owner to open the inner space, for ventilation and practicality, allowing the owner to enjoy the splendour of the Loch.The foundations are a new concept for structure, they comprise of a rock armour wall with cantilevering platforms for access to the ‘parking’ space within the ‘grotto’.The effect of this type of construction is a cavern-like structure embedded into the landscape.

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Design & Desire Towner Gallery, Eastbourne

than detracting from the elevation. A glazed vertical slot window between the buildings on the south facade acts as a transparent link between the two buildings. Fairface concrete finishes are used for the entrance

PROJECT TEAM: Client: Eastbourne Borough Council Architect: Rick Mather Architects Structural Engineer: Dewhurst Macfarlane & Partners Services Engineer: Mott MacDonald Building Contractor: Morgan Ashurst Project management: Cragg Management Services Ltd

area and canopy, and render is used on the remainder of the building, defining community facilities and the cafe to the west.

Towner Gallery © James Brittain

Towner Contemporary Art Museum is a new home for a highly regarded and growing local and international art collection. Located at the edge of a Conservation Area and next to the Grade II* Listed Congress Theatre, Towner delivers the long term aspiration to define a distinctive cultural quarter in Eastbourne.The materials and finishes of the Cultural Centre facades are intended to complement rather than imitate the Congress Theatre.The solid metal-clad volume of the art spaces is intended to act as a neutral foil to the transparency of the Congress Theatre-emphasising rather

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Cardiff Central Library © CommissionAir

PROJECT TEAM: Architect: BDP (architect, interior designer, sustainability consultant) Client: St David’s Partnership, Cardiff City Council Contractor: Laing O’Rourke Structural engineer: Ove Arup &

Partners (structural engineer, acoustic consultant) Services engineer: Foreman Roberts Quantity surveyor: Gardiner & Theobald Access consultant: David Bonnett Associates As a new major civic facility the library forms an important reference point both physically and visually. Placing the library users and staff at the heart of the design philosophy, key design and operational elements were identified to achieve a beautiful and functional building.

The building consists of two interlocking elements; a transparent area defining the open plan library acting as a lantern, while the other has a solid appearance and houses cellular accommodation. The two elements are unified by a four storey atrium that provides passive ventilation and daylight, while the upper floors of the building create a new window on the skyline with dramatic views over the city.

The interior uses vibrant colour and varied settings to appeal to a wide cross-section of users, thus creating a library with a buzz and sense of life.

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Fire, Health & Safety

A tall order Architects and specifiers in a range of related professions are being put under increasing legal pressure to consider fire safety at the building design stage. James Fisher of Bilco UK tells FC&A that there is a raft of legislation threatening penalties for companies and individuals who fail in what the law regards as their duty to the future occupiers of buildings.

Students living at the newly-built John Bell House in Shadwell, east London, are protected from smoke by two Bilco EEW-50REM-140 smoke vents and one EHW-50REM-140 unit

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he regulations are particularly strict in setting standards for multi-storey buildings where, for obvious reasons, occupants are much less able to escape from a blaze than in single or two-storey homes.

In England and Wales, the Building Regulations set out fire safety requirements in Approved Document B: Fire safety which came into effect in April 2007. Other responsibilities of builders, designers and owners of buildings are set out in the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2006 and the

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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In Scotland, the safety of buildings is dealt with by the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

Smoke control and ventilation is crucial to preserving life in the event of a fire – and fire is unfortunately more common than you might think. In 2008/9 there were around 75,000 building fires in the UK (excluding 12,000 chimney fires) and 335 people were killed by fire in ‘dwellings’ (including high rise apartment blocks and hotels) and 35 in other buildings. Another 12,100 people were injured. Most of the deaths and injuries were caused not by flames but by the effects of heat and

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smoke.

Integrated systems Effective smoke control systems help to keep escape and access routes free of smoke, facilitate fire fighting operations, protect building contents and reduce structural damage. At the heart of many smoke control systems is nothing more complex than an opening in a roof or wall to let smoke escape. Complexity arrives with the control systems needed to ensure that the opening opens when it needs to but otherwise remains shut to keep the building weather-tight and secure against intruders.

Fire, Health & Safety This single leaf vent from Bilco opens to 140 degrees, as required by EN12101 standards, to reduce the possibility of wind forcing smoke back into the building.

It has not taken building specifiers long to realise that controllable openings which allow smoke to escape can also be a key component in ventilation systems - particularly as architects and engineers move towards utilising natural ventilation to reduce building operating costs and ‘carbon footprints’. A recent report from the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) identified the environmental advantages to be gained from this dual approach.

In addition, openings that permit smoke to escape can also provide an exit route for building occupants.That could be either in an emergency or (since these openings are typically at the top of buildings) to provide maintenance access to roofs and the equipment that is placed on them. In some circumstances, therefore, architects and designers are looking to combine three requirements in a single system – natural ventilation to control temperatures and air quality during normal building operation, heat and smoke ventilation during a fire, and emergency or routine egress.

Design principles In apartment buildings a fire is most likely to start in one of the apartments. Each apartment should be built as a separate fire rated compartment (between other apartments and the corridor) and should contain smoke/heat detectors with integral sounders.The principle is for the occupant of the apartment which is on fire to escape and the other residents to stay put (they may not even know there is a fire).

As the occupant of the ‘burning’ flat escapes, it is probable that some smoke will get into the common corridor or lobby.

It is important to ventilate this smoke to prevent it getting into the common stairway and thus impeding fire fighting and evacuation of the building if this becomes necessary.

Approved Document B of the Building Regulations sets out detailed requirements for sizes and locations of automatically opening smoke vents depending upon the number and location of exit routes, the distance from apartments to stairs or other exits, etc.The document does not specify the nature of the smoke vents but it does make reference to BS EN12101 standards. By specifying and providing

products which meet these standards the designer and builder will be complying with Regulation 7 of the Building Regulations which requires building works to be carried out with proper materials and in a workmanlike manner.

The EN12101 standards specify such things as how swiftly the vents should open when they are triggered by the alarm system and how far they should open – single leaf vents should open to at least 140 degrees to reduce the possibility of wind forcing smoke back into the building.The vents need to be capable of regular testing and – although it is not a requirement of EN12101 – it therefore makes sense to ensure that vents on larger systems can be automatically closed as well as opened, to avoid the necessity of manually closing a large number of vents.

System requirements Typically, Approved Document B requires the corridor or lobby adjoining the escape stair to be provided with a smoke vent or vents and there should also be a vent from the top storey of the stairway to the outside. In single stairway buildings the vents on the floor where there is a fire and the vent at the head of the stairway should be actuated automatically by smoke detectors. In buildings with more than one

stair the vents may be actuated manually.

Where manual actuation is used the control system should ensure that the vent at the head of the stairway opens either before, or at the same time, as the vent or vents on the floor where there is a fire.

Where the system operates automatically upon detection of smoke, the vents on the floor where there is a fire and the vent to the stairway should open simultaneously.

The vents from the corridors/lobbies on all other storeys should remain closed unless smoke is detected on other floors.

Approved Document B sets out locations and minimum sizes for the vents that should be installed as well as specifying the performance of the control panel(s), power supplies and associated components. It also specifies where smoke detectors should be located – typically in the common access space in a single stairway building. Once the building is completed and ready to hand over to its occupants, the system should be tested and certified as complying with the design specification.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires (in England and Wales) requires the builder to hand over to the occupier fire safety information related to the building design and construction.

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This should include full details of the smoke ventilation system.The Order also requires the occupier to regularly test and maintain the system once it has been handed over.

Engineered systems The legislation permits buildings to be designed and constructed other than in accordance with Approved Document B if the designer can demonstrate that the fire safety provisions are at least as good as if the requirements of the document had been applied.

Typically, buildings with such ‘fire engineered solutions’ have smaller vents than required by Approved Document B but are equipped with smoke shafts and powered fans to ensure effective smoke removal.The additional expense is

worthwhile if the fire engineered solution makes it possible to make financially productive use of floor space that would otherwise be occupied by the heat and smoke ventilation system. Although vents may be smaller they will, of course, still be required – and in order to ensure that the system is at least as good as one designed to the requirements of Approved Document B the vents should meet EN12101 standards.

Overall, fire engineered solutions as well as individual components such as vents must generally meet the requirements of BS9999.

Energy conservation Of course, for much of its life a smoke vent is closed and forms part of the building envelope. As such it must

This Bilco double leaf smoke vent not only opens automatically in the event of a fire, to help clear smoke from the building, it also provides ventilation as part of an integrated system for the natural ventilation of the building.

conform to other aspects of the Building Regulations.The latest revision of Part L of the Building Regulations introduced lower limits on building permeability in 2010 and will require further improvements in 2013 and then again in 2016.The aim is to retain heat, cut energy losses and reduce fuel bills and CO2 emissions.

Good thermal insulation, proper sealing gaskets and an effective closing and latching system are essential requirements of a vent to meet these needs. Poorly insulated and/or badly installed vents at the tops of stairways can not only lose enormous amounts of heat but can be a source of condensation that drips down onto the stairs.

At the same time that smoke vents must help the building meet the requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations, they must also help to meet the requirements of Part F which sets standards for ventilation and air quality. Smoke vents can play a part in natural ventilation when the control system is appropriately integrated into a building management system.

The consequences of failing The consequences of failing to meet the required standards for fire safety in tall buildings can be severe. ‘Cutting corners’ or sheer ignorance of the legal requirements can lead to building control officers refusing to ‘sign off’ completed buildings until expensive retrofitting is carried out.There can be expensive and professionally damaging legal action – even prison sentences. Above all, there can be needless deaths if buildings are not designed properly to protect their occupants from the effects of fire. www.bilcouk.com

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“leaving the door completely free to swing, allows the door to be slammed shut either maliciously, accidentally, or because of draughts. A 60Kg fire door slamming shut with a resident’s fingers curled around the door frame just does not bear thinking about”.

• Anti-drift function, resists drift caused by draughts and unbalancing that encourages residents to wedge traditional swing free doors.

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Drainage & Waste Water Fats, oils and greases for food production and preparation has more than trebled since the 1960s

is the word!

Fats, oils and greases are a key ingredient and by product of the restaurant, hotel and catering industry. Inevitably, once used the waste product has to go somewhere – usually down the drain. As a result, it is our drainage infrastructure that bears the brunt, causing sewer blockages and widespread pollution. There are, however, measures that can be taken to address the issue, says Peter Jennings, Technical Director for ACO Building Drainage.

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t is always easy to blame consumption and consumerism on any number of things but in the case of food production it is hard to see what else can be held responsible. Driven equally by both populace and economic growth, catering companies are now mass producing more than ever before and the trend towards endless choices in what and when we eat has grown dramatically in recent years.

Predictably, the manufacture of fats, oils and greases for food production and preparation has more than trebled since the 1960s, with hundreds of thousands of litres now being used every week.

However, this doesn’t come without its problems, with the disposal of such fats, oils and greases being a significant and growing issue that places a considerable burden on the sewerage infrastructure and the environment in general.

Although a percentage of this material is

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recycled or disposed of through waste collection services, a huge volume is generally flushed straight down sink wastes and drains directly into public sewers. Over time, these waste materials coagulate into a solid mass that gradually builds up, trapping other solids in the drainage system to eventually restrict the flow. As would be expected, this problem is considerably more severe in built up towns and cities, where there is typically a far higher concentration of catering establishments, including fast food outlets, restaurants, hotels, schools and hospitals.

As a result, the disposal of fats, oils and greases into public sewers is a growing concern for local councils and water companies. Indeed, it is generally estimated that these materials are to blame for 75% of the 200,000 drain blockages that occur throughout the UK every year, with one water company claiming that it removes 1,000m³ of solidified fats, oils and greases annually. Most critically, this

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results in approximately £15m being spent each year on reactive blockage clearance nationwide, not to mention the additional costs associated with the clean up process following flooding incidents.

Clearly defined legislation In an effort to tackle the problem, clearly defined legislation has been introduced to help food processing and production companies, in particular, make conscious and responsible decisions about the disposal of fats, oils and greases. For example, the Water Industries Act 1991 and the Water Resources Act 1991, which makes it an offence to impair the operation of a sewer and to prevent pollution of controlled waters respectively, have both been introduced to help govern the waste water source, while Building Regulation Part H1 (2. 21) advises that commercial hot food premises should be fitted with a grease separator complying to BS EN 1825.

Drainage & Waste Water meat produced.

Free standing grease separators come in a variety of formats, with split design models for use in areas where access is limited, such as basements, stairwells and narrow corridors

To meet the demand following the implementation of such legislation and to help alleviate the problems of disposing of fats, oils and greases, leading manufacturers, such as ACO Building Drainage, have developed a new generation of advanced, reliable and easy to use grease separators, which allow the waste materials to be separated from wastewater, and then safely passed to waste, using a method that is both safe to users and the environment.

Essentially, this latest technology capitalises on the relative density differentials naturally present in kitchen wastewater and many devices are designed to BS EN 1825 Part 1 Grease Separators Principles of Design, Performance and Testing, Marking and Quality Control.While the density of fats, oils and greases varies from one product to the next, they will always be less dense than water and will float to the surface of the water within the separator unit. Similarly, solid particulate matter that is common in most cooking processes is typically denser than water, causing it to sink to the base of the separator. As a result, the separated fats, oils, greases and solids are retained within the body of the units, allowing a relatively clean wastewater stream to pass through the separator via a submerged outlet.

Periodic maintenance or cleaning is then carried out to remove the entire contents of the separator, which is normally sent for processing at a sewage treatment plant by a specialist waste contractor.

Responsible practices Given the task of specifying and installing this latest technology, it is critical that you establish the most appropriate size of grease separator required in relation to the application for which it is to be used.

This can be determined according to the methodologies stated in BS EN 1825 Part 2, which considers either the type of kitchen equipment in use or assesses throughput.Therefore, it is essential to understand the nature and number of kitchen appliances in use. If, however, this information is unobtainable you must then consider the establishment type, how many meals are produced and the number of hours the kitchen is operational each day, or in the case of abattoirs, the volume of

After determining the size the of the grease separator required, you then need to consider the type of grease separator to be installed; either for external ground installation or for free standing installation within the building itself. For example, ACO has designed two types of below ground grease separators, both of which satisfy BS EN 1825 with Load Class D400 access covers to BS EN 124. Similarly, it also offers a range of free standing grease separators that come in a variety of formats to suit the applications and project budget, with split design models for use in areas where access is limited, such as basements, stairwells and narrow corridors. Again, these devices are designed and tested in accordance with BS EN 1825 and are easy to transport and install, as well as being easy to maintain.

Through the specification and installation of appropriate grease separator technology the problems associated with an excessive amount of grease build up in drainage systems can be alleviated significantly.

Combined with responsible practices, this not only prevents blockages and reduced flow in connecting pipework but also eliminates the cost of drain clearance and potential flooding in the food preparation area. Perhaps most importantly, this approach protects the environment, as well as many businesses in the catering and food process and production industries. www. acobuildingdrainage.co.uk.

Below ground grease separators allow relatively clean wastewater stream to pass through the separator via a submerged outlet

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Design for Disability

An inclusive approach Disabled people need to be able to enter freely, move around and leave public buildings unaided. This requires architects to design new buildings so that there are no physical barriers that may impede easy access. Ian Page, Product Manager of Kee Safety Ltd., takes a look at the obligations the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and Building Regulations place on architects to improve access for all users on new public buildings.

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urrent regulations, such as Part M of the Building Regulations, have helped to promote this need for improvement in access, stating ways in which accessibility can be tackled at the design and build stage of a public area. Other legislation, including the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), must also be considered. Since the act came into force in 1995, architects are obliged to design non-discriminatory access to new buildings.

Under the DDA, “Reasonable steps” must be taken to ensure disabled users are not at a disadvantage when accessing a public

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building. Access requirements should be considered at the design stage for new projects, while existing facilities should be regularly reviewed. A common solution can involve taking out physical structures like steps and replacing them with ramps, or simply providing handrails to aid wheelchair or other disabled users.

Aesthetically attractive Meanwhile the precise obligations set out in Building Regulation Approved Document M specify that guarding and handrail heights on all building stairways and ramps do not discriminate against any disability group. On access ramp gradients, varying from two

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through to five degrees, handrails need to be positioned on both sides, or centrally for a wide path, to allow a choice of which arm to use for support.They should be installed on both sides of ramps that are longer than two metres and should, where possible, extend 300mm beyond the top and bottom of the ramp or staircase.The Building Regulations stipulate an outside diameter tube size for such installations of between 40mm-45mm, and must be offset in the case of a mid height handrail.

It is also important that a facility’s external handrailing is part of a façade which is aesthetically attractive and capable of

Design for Disability

To satisfy the DDA’s specific visibility and “not coldto-the-touch” criteria, fittings come with the choice of powder coating in all of the RAL colours available

making a good first impression on all visitors. In short, a structure must look the part too. Handrails are required to prevent falls or collisions and should be provided where there is a risk of falling, such as over an edge or down a slope, or where people may walk into obstructions or walk unawares into the path of traffic.They must be easily visible, but not obtrusive.

Kee Access components are ideal for heavy traffic education environments and allow both speedy and seamless retrofitting as well as hassle-free and simple installation in a new build.The range is designed to be compatible with the DDA recommendations, with a size 7

tube (outside diameter 42.4mm) smooth handrail.

comes with the choice of powder coating in all of the RAL colours available.

Providing versatility There are also other fittings which provide versatility depending on the installation.

These ensure that handrails can be assembled at any required angle, or to offer a midpoint connection to dual handrails, when required. A one-piece 90˚ corner elbow and an adjustable elbow fitting, meanwhile, ensure that any new handrailing structure created can cope easily with different angles and changes in direction.To satisfy the DDA’s specific visibility and “not cold-to-the-touch” criteria, each fitting

Given the requirements of the DDA and Building Regulations, architects should aim for an inclusive approach when planning and designing building or refurbishment work, aiming for equal access and best practice from the outset. Children, the elderly, the disabled and even able-bodied adults can all benefit from properly designed and installed handrails that make access easier and safer. www.keesafety. co.uk

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Ecology & Architecture

Bats for architecture!

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is urging architects, builders and developers to design for wildlife as well as people. Answering the call is London’s first architect-designed home for bats, which opened last September at the WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes, marking the centenary of the birth of its founder, Sir Peter Scott.

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he Berkeley Bat House is named after The Berkeley Group, which has been a major supporter of the WWT London Wetland Centre ever since it began.The building results from a RIBA competition, initiated by the Turner Prizewinning artist, Jeremy Deller and supported by a partnership involving Arts Council England, the Bat Conservation Trust, the Mayor of London, Plus Equals, the RSA Arts and Ecology Centre and WWT, with sponsorship from The Berkeley Group.

The giant white cube (4m high) of the Berkeley Bat House features layers of sculptured branches leading to dark, safe roosting spaces inside. It uses sustainable materials and techniques. Among the building’s innovative features is its use of Hemcrete, a climate-friendly alternative to concrete, which is made from hemp and lime and ‘breathes’, so keeping the roosts at the right temperature.

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The bat house is based on designs by Jorgen Tandberg, of Oslo, and Yo Murata, of Tokyo, who met while studying at the Architectural Association’s school in London.Their design was chosen by expert judges from over 200 international entries.

Advice on the best designs and materials came from the Bat Conservation Trust.

Its bats and built environment specialist, Carol Williams, said, “Many of Britain’s bat species are declining and a major factor is the loss of roosts.What we like about the Berkeley Bat House is that it showcases the best in sustainable building materials and provides a potentially valuable new home for bats without compromising on architectural quality or aesthetics. It sets an exciting example for the building industry to follow.”

With the house now complete, Jeremy Deller said “I’m very happy that these amazing creatures have such a stunning and

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practical place to live in. It makes me wish I was one of them!”

The Berkeley Group was one of the key initiators of the WWT London Wetland Centre and a contributor of £150,000 for the bat house project. “Sustainability is part of the fabric of Berkeley and has been for a number of years,” said Managing Director Tony Pidgley, “we have long recognised the mutual benefits of embracing sustainability for the environment and the communities in which we work. As a leading urban regenerator, we are proud to have been in partnership with the WWT for the last 16 years and to be the sole sponsor of the Berkeley Bat House at the London Wetlands Centre.The building proves that style, comfort and innovation can go handin-hand with sustainability. It also makes an eye-catching, iconic, addition to what is already a superb place to visit.”

Britain has 17 native species of bat, at least

Cladding eight of which have been spotted from the WWT London Wetland Centre. Most are under pressure – largely because of the loss of traditional habitats. Because bats occupy a wide range of habitats and are sensitive to change, they are important indicators of the overall health of the UK environment.

Speaking on behalf of the partners,WWT director, Kevin Peberdy said, “The challenge of the next 100 years will be to devise new and imaginative ways for people and wildlife to live together.We need to starting thinking about the impacts on biodiversity whenever and wherever we take down old buildings, put up new ones or make alterations - and adopt designs, materials and methods which are good for wildlife and people.”

WWT London Wetland Centre is a network of lagoons, reedbeds and other habitats created from the Barn Elms reservoirs. At 42 hectares, it is Europe’s largest man-made wetland; a haven for birds, animals and plants, including at least eight species of bat; widely acknowledged as the continent’s best place for urban wildlifewatching, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). www.bathouseproject.org

Ceramic granite makeover for Shackerley HQ Shackerley has demonstrated the transformative benefits of its Queen’s Award winning Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated facade system by giving its national headquarters a makeover.

The company’s 100-year old, two-storey office and showroom building in Chorley, Lancashire is now unrecognisable in its new ‘overcoat’.

Some 350m2 of 1m2 highly polished black ceramic granite facade panels were used, most of which required bespoke cutting.This was carried out using specialised equipment just a hundred metres away under IS0 9001 certified quality controlled conditions in Shackerley’s main production facility, where the panels were also prefabricated for installation with the Sureclad Hang On carrier system, which caters for the heaviest ceramic granite panels in Shackerley’s range.

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Retro-fitting ceramic granite ventilated cladding has not just transformed Shackerley’s building aesthetically: it has also enabled the company to upgrade its thermal efficiency. Kingspan’s rigid phenolic insulation panels were installed in the ventilated cavity behind the ceramic granite facades to deliver a significant improvement in the U-value for the building.

Shackerley Group CEO Brian Newell said: “The vast majority of Sureclad systems we’ve supplied UK have been for new build developments. However, as we have very clearly demonstrated on our own building, this versatile system can be used to great effect in refurbishment projects too.

“Seeing our HQ for the first time, no-one would guess that behind these impressive, contemporary facades stands a 100-year-old building. Now that it’s enveloped and protected in ceramic granite, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t still be here in another hundred years’ time.”

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Martin Spray, chief executive of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, is seen in front of the new Bat House at the WWT’s London Wetland Centre, designed by architect students Jorgen Tandberg (left) and Yo Murata (right).

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Surfaces

Stonhard keep Nexus on track Breaking out old Terrazzo tiling is both expensive and time consuming. Project managers faced with removing old, cracked tiling are forced to contemplate a limited range of options. Nexus operate Tyne and Wear Metro and are currently managing a £350m ‘all change’ programme to modernise the Metro over nine years. A £20m redevelopment of Haymarket Station is now complete.Working with Tolent construction the original single storey building was demolished and replaced with a 3 storey facility. All concourse and platform areas including street level were refurbished.

The original Terrazzo flooring was high noise, unsightly and had poor slip qualities.

Tiles were well bonded however and removal costs to enable new flooring were extremely high.Time was also an issue with limited closures and most works needing to be completed around public and train timetables. Health and

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Safety issues remained critical throughout the project. A solution was found with an overlaid product, Stonres RTZ. Over 1200 m2 of Stonres RTZ resin floor was laid over the original tiles and sealed with matt slip resistant coatings.The system allows for minor movements under the flooring. Stonhard UK worked with Tolent Construction to plan works over 9 months, coping with only one 10 day closure in May 2009.Trains continued to pass through the station during works.

The working environment was unheated calling for the erection of tents within which the resin product could be heated prior to laying.The finished product is a heavy duty, good looking floor surface that provides excellent noise absorption, particularly within the tunnels.

Stonhards’ complete service covers R&D, manufacturing, installation, project management and after sales.This allows

them the distinct advantage of a single source warranty on both the product and standard of workmanship. Floors are designed with sustainability in mind, tough surfaces designed to withstand corrosive chemicals and years of punishing abrasion.

SureSet’s permeable paving slabs

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SureSet has launched a completely new range of paving slabs to complement the company’s existing resin-bound surfacing materials.The new PermaSlab® range has been developed to provide landscape architects, developers, contractors and home owners with the opportunity to realise the benefits of resin bound paving, but in a standard 600 x 600 x 40mm paving format. Manufactured using the company’s proven resin bound technology, the PermaSlab® range provides a permeable surface (subject to an appropriate sub-base), ideal for paths, patios, steps and garden features.The easy-cut product is highly durable, UV stable, and resistant to frost, oil and stains.

A set of unique garden ornaments have been recreated

by Chilstone of Tunbridge Wells.The original ornaments were created in artificial stone in the 19th Century by the famous Pulham company, which surrounded the pool in Kensington Palace’s Dutch Gardens but disappeared during the last century.

Historic Royal Palaces commissioned Chilstone to recreate the pieces from drawings that still exist in the royal archives. Chilstone were able to recreate the pots from the drawings by making a mould and creating 22 copies using their hand-made process.

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Vital Signs Spectrum Industrial, manufacturer of health and safety signs, has released a revolutionary change to the ubiquitous Taktyle® braille sign. Die moulded from a single piece,Taktyle® has been developed to minimise the transfer of bacterial infection through its use.The Taktyle® braille sign is constructed from a highly durable polyester sheet. Screen printed on the reverse and vacuum formed to create the raised pictogram, patent protected locating ring and braille dot height, the material and mould combine to ensure an accurate translation of the message through finger touch, movement and pressure. Similarly, for the sighted and visually impaired alike, the signs also deliver clear, effective messaging.

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Part G revisions for safety in the home Revisions to Building Regulations Part G (England and Wales) include the requirement to fit a temperature regulation device for the bath in new homes, to prevent scalding. Similar regulations have been in place in Scotland since 2006.To achieve compliance, safety valve specialist Reliance Water Controls offers a selection of high performance TMV2 approved thermostatic mixing valves to suit domestic systems: the Heatguard® TMV2-2, DC2, LS2 and BF2-2. Easily fitted near the outlet, a TMV provides the same level of anti-scald protection as a thermostatic tap or bath/shower mixer but at considerably lower cost, whilst allowing freedom of choice for taps or fittings.

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C-TEC protects new Mental Health Centre C-TEC’s revolutionary Quantec addressable call system is playing a key role protecting a new £6.5m purpose-built mental health centre in Kendray, Barnsley. Located adjacent to the existing Kendray Hospital site and linked to the main hospital by a connecting corridor, the Oakwell Centre consists of two 15 bed separate male and female wards, a six bed Intensive Care Unit and a therapy/ administration area.The Hospital’s management team and staff were already familiar with Quantec as C-TEC’s powerful call/staff attack system has been in operation at the main hospital for many years now.

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Platform Lift makes council building accessible The Laverton is a historic Victorian building in the heart of Westbury,Wiltshire, serving as the town council’s headquarters and a multi-function venue and community centre. As a public venue, ensuring the building is accessible to the elderly and people with physical impairments is required under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).

A movemanSKG Prestige platform lift allows wheelchair users to reach a large hall on the first floor.The Laverton’s Prestige travels over four metres between the two floors, and movemanSKG has modified the lift in order to comply with the new Machinery Directive, which came into effect in January.

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Level Best meets increasing wet room demand With the growing popularity of wet rooms there are now many available solutions on the market. As the leading supplier of showering and daily living products for the elderly and disabled, AKW have extensive experience in delivering products with both the end user and installer in mind.The ‘Level Best’ wet floor shower system incorporates the popular Tuff Form® former, designed to give customers the most straight forward and cost effective process for choosing, purchasing and installing a shower system for a domestic wet room. Available in nine sizes and suitable for both wooden and concrete floor installations.

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Rock Fall enjoy awarding exhibition Rock Fall UK Ltd received a glowing health and safety industry endorsement for its innovative Tomcat range of metatarsal total protection footwear, having made it through as a finalist in the BSIF Product Innovation Awards at this year’s Safety and Health Expo.The panel judged the boots against criteria including unique concept,

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design and performance, and technology new to the health and safety industry. Rock Fall’s range is the very first to exceed S3 European Safety Standards.The main design feature is a patented, integral metatarsal protector: a lightweight, flexible inner plate that protects the wearer’s fragile metatarsal bones from impact.

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Guttermaster in a class of its own Guttermaster have supplied rainwater systems, cappings and covers for the University of Worcester’s £10m student residences project.

The St John’s Campus was part of an overall £150 million investment at the university. A specialist in lightweight structural solutions DSM was responsible for the external envelope,

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the wall cladding and roof structures. A Guttermaster monopitch roof component was placed on top of the concrete slab, enveloping the edge of the standing seam roof, softening the lines and emphasising the curved design.The building was finished with Guttermaster’s fascia, soffits and both straight and curved cappings.

INNOVATION News – Green Issues Taking rainwater Hauraton Limited has published their latest INNOVATION harvesting by Storm Surface Water Drainage News – Green Issues edition. Major projects featured are Thornton Waste Technology Park, Hauraton’s new energy efficient manufacturing and distribution facility at Ötigheim, and high capacity drainage on the M4 at Swindon.The Green Credentials of Haruaton products highlighted include fibre reinforced FASERFIX® channels, RECYFIX® , STANDARD, SUPER and HICAP® drainage channels, RECYFIX® surface reinforcement grids and DRAINBLOC SUDS modules.The main component in all the RECYFIX products is made from 100% recycled PE-PP.Visit Hauraton’s website and click on INNOVATION NEWS for your downloadable PDF copy.

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Every drop matters!

The Plumbing Academy in Edenbridge is the first training facility in the country to have a fully functional rainwater harvesting system.

A leading proponent of renewable and sustainable energy and training,The Academy installed a Kingspan Environmental Envireau 3,000 litre system in its 3000 sq ft premises in Edenbrige, Kent earlier this month, which generates all water for training at the Plumbing Academy.The Academy estimates that it is able to harvest an impressive quarter of a million litres of water each year, which is the equivalent of ten average sized swimming pools.

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WPL extends Rainwater Harvesting range for developers Since the introduction of the Code for Sustainable Homes, demand from developers has grown for water efficient products, as minimum standards now apply under WAT1, and as a mandatory requirement under SUR1.With this in mind,WPL has extended its RainRetain rainwater harvesting range to include a Developer’s System which has a choice of direct feed or gravity feed, with a new unique header tank. Compliant with BS8515, the systems utilise a 1,600ltr tank that comes in two halves, allowing a number of tanks to be stacked on a pallet significantly reducing site storage space, a self contained pump unit and in-line filter.

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Stormsaver has helped the UK save over 10 billion litres of water; enough to fill over 12,500,000 baths, run 6,451,613 washing machines or make over 3,34 billion cups of tea.The Nottinghamshire company have spent the last seven years on a mission to make the world more eco-friendly.Their rainwater harvesting products have taken the UK by storm and have helped over 50,000 people across the UK save huge amounts of rainwater. Stormsaver’s rainwater harvesting systems can be found across the UK in both domestic and commercial properties including Sainsbury’s, HM Prisons and the Abel Collins Homes development.

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SDS Ltd help keep M25 clear Surface water and stormwater management has become a pre-requisite for most construction projects and on the back of its expertise in this area, SDS Ltd (Sustainable Drainage Systems) has won a £6m contract to provide bespoke attenuation tanks on the M25 widening scheme. It is one of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken in the UK this century.

Main contracting joint venture Skanska Balfour Beatty(SBBJV) worked closely with SDS which came up with innovative concepts for dealing with the problems of surface water and stormwater and won the project based on the final design solution.

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The Fabricated Access Covers Trade Association (FACTA) is delighted to welcome Durey Castings, as the latest member of the Association. FACTA is the leading industry body at the forefront of the fabricated access cover industry.

Durey Castings, was established in 1975 as a specialist manufacturer, stockist and distributor of all types of manhole covers & frames, gully grates and duct covers in grey cast iron, ductile cast iron and galvanised steel. The company also supplies specialist products in stainless steel, aluminium and composite material to customer's specific requirements. Their professional approach, over many years, has seen them grow to be the largest supplier in the South of England, operating from depots at Dartford and Hailsham. FACTA Chairman Peter Jennings, of ACO Building Drainage, explained, “There are many benefits to becoming a member.

As well as providing the opportunity to network and learn first hand about industry related trends., it also allows you to play a part in changing standards and regulations that directly affect our industry”. enquiry 153 www.mclink.co.uk/533-153

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energy, the Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works, at Beckton in east London, will, when required, turn a mixture of seawater and river water from the tidal River Thames into highMainland UK's first-ever quality drinking water for up to desalination plant was opened one million Londoners.

The official opening, by The today to provide "seriously waterstressed" London with a much- Duke of Edinburgh, marks the needed back-up supply to use in latest addition to Thames Water's long-term measures to ensure it the event of a drought.

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The ongoing replacement of London's leaky Victorian water mains has helped cut leakage by more than a quarter in the past five years. But that progress on its own is not enough to ensure London will have enough water in a drought.

The capital is classed by the Environment Agency as "seriously water-stressed", which means that demand could outpace supply in a long dry period.

With climate change threatening hotter, drier summers and an additional 700,000 people forecast to move to London by 2021, the new water works will be available to help provide the capital's supplies for the future whatever the weather.

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In recent years general wellbeing has become more important to the British public at large, and this has resulted in an increase in membership to gymnasia.

Indeed, some people are taking the extra step of creating a gymnasium within their own properties, and the basement is the ideal spot for this.

Delta Membrane Systems offers a range of products that will convert a dark, dingy and damp basement into a warm, dry inviting extra space in a house, which could easily be used as a gymnasium.

This product range includes MS-500 – a cavity drainage membrane for use on walls and floors as a waterproofing system. This 0.6mm high density polyethylene sheet features 8mm deep studs which allow effective drainage of moisture from behind the wall finish, or under the floor covering.

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The Delta product line-up also includes Delta MS-20, which has been designed specifically for flooring applications, to protect against dampness and contamination.

Traditional damp proof membranes trap moisture and hold up work while the relative humidity of the concrete takes time to drop.

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One of the applications that benefits from Delta MS-20 is in the installation of underfloor heating, which is becoming an increasingly popular option for the householder.

Sumps and pumps are also available from Delta Membrane Systems, making this company the ‘one stop shop’ for everything to do with basement refurbishment.

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Sustainable structures have been and continue to be a significant goal for the construction industry but building them is not without its challenges.Tesco wanted to lead the way in environmentally-friendly buildings and set the bar incredibly high when it declared its desire to build the first totally sustainable supermarket.To help realise the dream,Tesco consulted with Pinnacle, one of the UK’s leading civil and structural engineering consultancies. A key element in the structure’s green credentials is the use of a timber rather than steel structural frame.

a uniform pitched roof designed for lighter imposed loads was incorporated.Then, an economical frame utilising smaller internal Y-columns meeting retail requirements was designed.The site in Cambridgeshire suffered from poor ground conditions presenting inadequate bearing stratum.

Pinnacle employed 3D terrain modelling resulting in lime and cement stabilisation to provide the necessary CBR value for the ground floor slab and car park construction.This allowed existing levels to be matched replacing quarried imported fill.

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sustainability. Pinnacle recommended an innovative swale solution which mimics the surrounding ditch network and acts as a hydrocarbon filter. Hydraulic modelling allowed shallow large diameter conduits to channel surface water into the swale preventing deep excavations. Sophisticated design methods, technical expertise and knowledge of sustainable construction techniques enabled Pinnacle to help Tesco create the first supermarket to cancel out energy consumption from the National Grid and the carbon footprint attributed from construction. www.adviceyoucanbuildon.com

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Sustainability Grasscrete Car Parks – A Greener Solution A greener solution to high carbon footprint car parks is a massive environmental step forward; grass covered car parks might be considered unviable with the typical British weather but Grasscrete means you don’t get stuck in the mud.

Grasscrete provides a permeable paving solution while maintaining a strong concrete under structure for heavy traffic.

Grass cover is quickly establishes to get the best possible green, sustainable drainage credentials. At Dublin’s greenest location, Phoenix Park, many would be surprised to find that concrete forms the core structure of the large grass covered car park!

site structure is available in depths from 76 to 150mm thick.To create the car park zoning the Grasscrete was specified for the parking areas with access roads constructed in a network of asphalt surfaced aisles. Each aisle was to be formed with cross falls directed towards the Grasscrete to enable collection of surface water run-off.The integral solid concrete edges to the Grasscrete enabled kerbs to be eliminated with the asphalt finishing directly up to the edge of the Grasscrete.

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Within each aisle of Grasscrete individual parking bays were to be created by casting monolithic solid concrete strips within the surface extending across the bay.

With the individual soil pockets fully protected by concrete surrounds the surface could be used prior to grass growth, enabling a phased handover of this successful application. Grasscrete brings a hard wearing practical solution to green car parking.

Farmleigh operates as both major visitor attraction and venue for many Government events and visiting dignitaries. During its recent renovation a requirement for car parking for up to 350 cars whilst maintaining a natural green perspective was vital, as was the need for a sustainable structure for daily traffic, heavy load potentials, coaches and busy traffic for events.

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Sustainability Selectaglaze – first for secondary glazing

acoustic and thermal properties but the fact they are unobtrusive, all you see are the Georgian windows. And, of course, rooms treated with secondary glazing perform much better than those with double glazing and are more popular with guests�.

Recently opened,The Arch London is the culmination of a three year development which has seen a terrace of seven Georgian Grade II listed townhouses and two mews homes merged to provide 82 guestrooms and suites, to make this another bright jewel in AB Hotels’ crown.

Selectaglaze treated over 40 windows to guestrooms and suites overlooking Great Cumberland Place utilising a combination of their Series 20 and 90 standard and heavy duty vertical sliders and Series 60 Tilt ‘n Slide units.

“We are naturally very proud of what we have achieved here and the extremely high standard of workmanship,� said AB Hotel’s Project Manager, John Duckworth. “One of the major problems we faced involved retaining the windows but ensuring the building reached our exacting standards of energy efficiency and noise insulation, particularly to the suites at the front of the building overlooking Great Cumberland Place, a major central London thoroughfare.

We consulted secondary glazing specialists, Selectaglaze to provide the solution.The beauty of their systems is not only the

“We have a wealth of experience in all types of building up to Grade I listing and have worked within hotels ranging from budget to world renowned icons such as The Dorchester and Grosvenor,â€? said Selectaglaze’s Chairman, Meredith Childerstone. “We design our systems using strong but lightweight aluminium sections.These normally have a permanent white paint finish but a multitude of colours and other effects are available so that the units can blend with the individual interior dĂŠcor. The systems are factory assembled to allow rapid installation

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Landscaping Perfectly simple paving… the ULTRASCAPE way What do most contractors find the most annoying where their paving projects are concerned? The amount of time spent jointing, not being able to complete works in the wet, very expensive air-cured products, cracking or sinking of joints and having to re-pave every 2 years, wastage, long curing times... the list is sometimes endless.

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Ultrascape Flowpoint: will dramatically reduce the time spent jointing can be used in wet weather conditions is much cheaper than an air cured jointing compound will not crack or sink has minimal wastage can be walked on in just an hour and driven on in 4 hours Spent the summer clearing weeds?

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HVAC Unique fan coil developed

by Advanced Air The EPIC range of fan coil units launched

by Advanced Air can achieve specific fan power (SFP) as low as 0.15 w/l/s making them the most energy efficient unit in the European market.The unique fan deck arrangement has a single horizontally mounted ec motor driven fan which can achieve these very low SFP at a relatively low premium in price compared to ac driven fan coil units. In fact the payback period is measured in months rather than years making the EPIC fan coil an extremely cost effective system with the benefit of significant savings in carbon emissions.

When installed into a building designed to meet or exceed the 2010 regulations the saving in carbon emissions can in most cases exceed 15% of the total carbon emissions of the whole building. In conjunction with their parent company in the USA, Nailor Industries, Advanced Air has developed a special 250 watt single fan deck with “smart” motor technology.

This “smart” motor technology means that the fan is self commissioning as any change in external resistance is recognised by the “smart” controller and the fan automatically compensates to achieve its set point. The motor has feedback capabilities which via the BMS can be used to indicate dirty filters and can be programmable to suit varying room condition loads.

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is easy to make the unit into a variable air volume (VAV) fan coil unit.With such good energy credentials and all the advantages fan coil systems have over chilled beams in terms of capital cost and flexibility the EPIC unit is predicted to become the consultants’ system of choice.

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Hamworthy achieve Zehnder radiant at Royal trio of International Botanical Gardens Designed as a model of sustainability and incorporating Standards energy saving measures and renewable energy production, Hamworthy Heating, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of commercial heating and hot water products, has added another accreditation to achieve three important international standards. OHSAS 18001, which covers Occupational Health and Safety Management, has been added to the standards already accredited to Hamworthy, while the company has been reassessed against both ISO 14001, which deals with Environmental Management and ISO 9001, the Online Enquiry 065 Quality Management standard, passing with flying colours. Speaking for everyone at Hamworthy Heating, Operations Director Phil Wilson said, “We are delighted with this result.”

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the John Hope Gateway Visitor Centre at Edinburgh’s Royal Botanical Gardens is fitted with Zehnder Flatline radiant heating and cooling panels.The smooth, flat and lightweight panel was suspended from the ceiling throughout the centre ensuring all floor and wall space could be used.The Zehnder Flatline works on the principle of thermal radiation and only heats the objects in the room, as oppose to the total air, achieving up to 40% energy savings on conventionally heated rooms.

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Valor; a new Dimension

In 2007,Valor Dimension wowed the market place showcasing the revolutionary technology that gives a perception of a fuel bed twice its physical size. 2010 sees the launch of Dimensions slender sibling,Valor Dimension Slimline.The upgraded technology enables the same full depth fuel bed to be housed in a super slim engine – just 75cm – whilst achieving a visual perception of 3x this.This super sleek edition eliminates the need for a chimney, bulky spacer kits or specialist rebated surrounds. Operation is by remote control with 675W or 1350W heat outputs.

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Glow-worm in control with Climapro2

Decentralised extraction from Johnson & Starley Decentralised extract ventilation requires continuously running extract fans in wet rooms like bathrooms and kitchens. Johnson & Starley’s new A1003 and E1004 energy efficient fans meet this, and satisfy Building Regulations Online Enquiry 069 for this type of ventilation strategy. Both the A1004 and the E1004 are silent running three speed fans, designed to run continuously at a choice of two lower speed settings, dependent upon installation requirements. Users can boost fan speed to maximum performance when required.The wall or ceiling mounted E1004 is SAP Appendix Q Listed for with both mains and low voltage versions; the A1003’s different design suits other types of installation.

Glow-worm is launching the next generation of intelligent controls with a new innovative wireless RF programmable room thermostat; the Climapro2 RF.The new and intuitive Climapro2 RF controller, which replaces the existing Glow-worm Climapro RF model, is a two channel wireless programmable room thermostat with time and temperature control of central heating and hot water, offering improved handling and functionality for homeowners.The Climapro2 RF’s intuitive new menu system makes it quick and easy to use with all program information in clear text on a large back-lit display.

Polypipe launches complete MVHR system Online Enquiry 070 solution Polypipe Ventilation has become the first company to truly offer a complete integrated ventilation system with the launch of its new Energy Saving Trust Best Practice compliant and SAP Q rated Mechanical Extract Ventilation Heat Recovery (MVHR) range. Domus ducting systems from Polypipe are designed to work with a range of energy efficient ventilation solutions, but this is the first time the company has introduced MVHR units as part of its offering. The addition of the HR01 range enables Polypipe to provide customers with a complete sustainable ventilation package to meet the most demanding of energy efficiency targets.

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Ultracom2 – access all areas New from Glow-worm is the Ultracom2 range of high efficiency boilers designed to give installers real benefits in the ease and speed of installation and servicing.The Ultracom2 is an intelligently designed SEDBUK A rated boiler available in a wide range of combi and system models.The Ultracom2 is the design benchmark in ease of installation – one of the many key features is a new unique filling loop design, which enables filling without removing any parts, saving time on installation.There is also a choice of analogue plug in, digital plug in or external intelligent eBus controls.

Wireless heating control packs provide an easy and cost effective way to save energy Fitting the latest energy efficient heating controls is a very easy and cost effective way to save energy and cut fuel bills – much more cost effective than replacing a boiler. Sundial RF² wireless controls packs from Honeywell feature TPI advanced energy saving control and make installation quick and easy, with no control cables to run or cable holes to drill, so no mess or disruption during wiring.

Industry tests show energy savings due to TPI control can be as much as 10% compared with other room thermostats.

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JG Speedfit launches online UFH guide JG Speedfit, the pushfit solution for plumbing and heating systems has just launched a new underfloor heating website.The websites aim is to educate users about the benefits of underfloor heating, while removing the mystique, and perceived difficulty behind the specification and installation.The website will generate a free

instant project estimate, and contains detailed technical information and advice on a variety of practical areas including how underfloor heating works, floor type choices and fully interactive demonstrations of system controls, as well as projects and case studies highlighting best practices.

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Schüco UK has a door for every eventuality!

Architects and contractors looking for a truly comprehensive choice of aluminium doors will find what they’re seeking in Schüco’s ADS and ADS HD (heavy duty) range. As well as offering excellent thermal values and outstanding durability, the range includes single and double doors that comply with Secured by Design criteria, with plans to further increase the number

Hunter Douglas’ new RIBA-approved CPD Hunter Douglas has received accreditation from RIBA for a new CPD presentation entitled Intelligent Sun Control Solutions.The presentation is designed to help architects and specifiers gain a clearer understanding of how modern external sun control systems work, how to decide which type of system works best for a specific building, and how new technology has created systems that are more flexible and more intelligent than ever before.

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4* solution for Tormax Creating the right first impression is crucial for any four star accommodation, which is why the new boutique-style Park Central Hotel in Bournemouth specified a contemporary sliding entrance from TORMAX™, one the UK’s leading manufacturers of advanced door technology. Entirely frameless, a set of glass bi-parting automatic sliding doors powered by the TORMAX™ Win Drive operator work silently in tandem Online Enquiry 080 to welcome guests into a light, modern reception area.Without any visible top or bottom rails, the glass doors slide smoothly open and close as if by invisible force, creating a visually impressive, modern entrance.

of approved variations.The doors have been designed with rebated thermally insulated frames, have a maximum width of 1.4 metres and are fully compatible with Schüco AWS windows.They are suitable for all kinds of commercial buildings, schools and hospitals, as well as high-quality dwellings.

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Comar launches new P.i products Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems are pleased to launch their new Comar 7P.i ECO Door System which integrates with the Comar 5P.i ECO Window System. This new launch completes the innovative P.i ECO range which provides casement windows and doors that have slim 55mm profiles and, through innovative integration, actively reduces costs. Comar 5P.i ECO Window System has also been re-launched with additional screw-ports, bay pole options, high lx profiles and three aluminium sill options.The Comar P.i ECO range of aluminium windows and doors provides an integrated solution that meets the very latest criteria in product specification.

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Levolux keeps ONE cool in Liverpool To help accommodate visitors to Liverpool ONE, a major retail, residential and leisure centre, Q-Park developed a new 550-space multi-storey car park with an architecturally impressive Solar Shading system from Levolux.The elegant Hanover Street car-park has been designed around the needs of visitors, creating a safe and secure parking facility, being spacious, well lit and naturally ventilated.The building appears unlike other multi-storey car-parks, with attractive red brickwork, topped with an extensive, intricate arrangement of aluminium Aerofoil Fins. In total, Levolux installed almost 2500m² of Solar Shading, in the form of horizontal and vertical Aerofoil Fins.

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Inside and Out, Fitzpatrick Metal Doorsets Take Some Beating Online Enquiry 083 Fitzpatrick steel doorsets are not only perfect for all back-of-house entrances; their durability, flexibility, strength and high fire-resistance also make them the ideal choice for internal applications in environments such as schools and hospitals. Doorsets from the Firecel and Securicel ranges include vision panels, side-panels, over-panels and louvre units. Firecel doorsets have been successfully subjected to BS 476: Part 22: 1987 fire testing allowing certification of up to 240 minutes fire resistance. Securicel doorsets offer a range of protection and performance characteristics, providing resistance to petty threats up to attempted forced entry and are available in four distinct levels of security protection.

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Schüco offer ‘A’ rated Neaco’s glass-fronted windows balconies impress In order to meet the increasing demand for greener construction products, Schüco UK Limited is now offering a Green Guide ‘A’ rated option across its range of AWS aluminium commercial casement and tilt/turn windows.The ‘A’ commercial window rating is arrived at by measuring the environmental impact of a product in thirteen category areas; these include the extraction of the raw material needed to make it, its implications for climate change and the way in which it may be disposed of at the end of its life.

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Crowning glory Achieving the highest rating for a residential aluminium window in The Green Guide to Specification (B rating), the new Crown Window System from Sapa Building Systems will greatly assist specifiers and developers seeking compliance with the more advanced levels of The Code for Sustainable Homes.This thermally broken aluminium casement window is ideal as a replacement system for steel windows in existing buildings due to its exceptionally slim frame sightline. It is available in a range of profile shapes, from ‘Softline’ traditional ovolo through to contemporary square and ultra slim. A choice of straight or cranked handles gives options for reduced fabricator stockholding stock (straight) or enhanced ergonomics (cranked).

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DKS Architects specified Neaco’s Clearview Juliet balconies for two developments of social housing units at Irvin Avenue, Saltburn and Jervaulx Road in Skelton. Featuring toughened glass panels requiring no supporting stanchions, the balconies combine minimalist looks with maintenance-free durability. “We have used various other excellent Neaco products on previous developments, including their true level access shower grilles and balustrade systems,” said Andrew Mayfield, senior architectural technician at DKS Architects. “Their Juliet balconies are also impressive – the glass-fronted design lets plenty of light in and an unobstructed view out.We have specified them again for a forthcoming social housing development in Redcar.”

Fab & Fix launches ultimate in steel window handle choice Leading hardware specialist Fab & Fix has introduced a new steel window handle range providing unique and aesthetic solutions for all types of applications – from heritage or restoration projects to contemporary developments.

Combining modern functionality with a range of styling, the four designs incorporate the latest technology to operate either espagnolette or shootbolt locking systems used in today’s steel casement windows. Offered left or right-handed, the handles feature four screw fixings with secure key locking and some also offer a night ventilation catch.The range is available in several finishes and colours.

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by Design JELD-WEN, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of timber windows, has released a Secured by Design option on its popular sliding sash design. This means the window now provides enhanced security and is tested to meet the requirements of BS7950:1997. “Our sliding sash window is now one of the first on the market that can meet Secured by Design standards,” explains Vicky Severn, Product Manager at JELD-WEN. “Security is a very important consideration for new and replacement windows and we are expecting this latest development to add to the appeal of our sliding sash windows for both public sector and private installations.”

Kawneer launch BRE ‘A’ rated window range A BRE Green Guide ‘A’ rated frame is the heart of a new, cost-effective range of windows launched by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer to meet the increasing demand for environmentallyfriendly and highly secure building products.

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A.Proctor; blanket Klober zips roofs up tight new homes needing to be carbon coverage for insulation With zero by 2016, creating airtight roofs to meet Spacetherm Blanket was recently utilised in the Imperial War Museum, London, when architects CPMG requested a product which would improve the U-value to below 0.2W/m2K whilst not reducing the floor to ceiling height.The A. Proctor Group of Blairgowrie supplied their 20mm Spacetherm, a thin, highly efficient thermal insulation for installation on a barrel vault ceiling within the Museum. Spacetherm is a composite of fibrous matting and aerogels, the newest and most thermally efficient of all insulants. It has a thermal conductivity of only 0.013W/m2k which enables high thermal performance, whilst also producing an extremely thin, flexible blanket.

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Celotex push the thermal envelope With their new Yeovil development, The Shires, Midas Homes provided superb energy efficiency as part of its commitment to environmental management. Proved so popular on many other developments, Midas Homes specified Celotex for its thermal performance and workability, and selected 3,500m² of 50mm Celotex CW3000 for use in the cavity walling of The Shires’ houses.The polyisocyanurate (PIR) boards outperform many other materials, including modern mineral wools. Providing excellent thermal insulation levels per mm, Celotex CW3000 proved superb at minimising cavity thickness whilst ensuring that the homes of The Shires had super effective thermal envelopes.

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For contractors and merchants too, knowing how to recommend and buy the right products is just as important so Klober’s 2010 ‘Zip it up - tight!’ campaign focuses on what to use, where to obtain free training and guidance and how to install. Klober has produced airtightness Online Enquiry 092 literature in detailed A4 and concise pocket format, detailing how their extensive product range and leading brands such as Permo underlays will help achieve airtightness with total confidence.

Celebrate with Decothane Decothane, Liquid Plastics’ market leading liquid roof membrane, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year as liquid applied products continue to gain market share in the roofing industry.

With over 47 years experience and a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of roof works, Liquid Plastics has developed an expert roofing system in Decothane. “Our parent company Sika celebrates its centenary this year,” commented Steve Sullivan, Liquid Plastics’ Managing Director. “Since 1985 Decothane has been used to waterproof many different types of roofs in varying climates, from the damp atmosphere in the UK to the heat of the Middle East.” Online Enquiry 093

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Online Enquiry 094 Living roofs are an asset for any urban building; reducing the carbon footprint, and improving the building’s energy efficiency. At Three Colts Lane, East London an Intensive Green Roof with decking and seating provides a secluded area for its residents.To protect the roof and prevent water penetrating into the structure Stirling Lloyd’s 100% effective structural waterproofing membrane, Integritank®, was used.

Architects Broadway Malyan were impressed by the product’s simple detailing and durability.They also liked the combined waterproofing and Green Roof offering from Stirling Lloyd and their preferred partner, Sky-Garden Greenroofs, and consequently specified the methylmethacrylate (MMA) based system.

Full marks for lightweight roof solution Those looking for an easy-to-install, cost effective insulation solution for light weight roofs have a tailor-made product to turn to: ROOFMATE LG-A from Dow Building Solutions.The product is designed for buildings where limited roof top access is expected and can also be used alongside Dow’s ROOFMATE SL-A boards

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ROOFMATE LG-A comes with a 10mm modified concrete topping to minimise cost and installation time, making it ideal for projects where time is of the essence such as schools trying to schedule building work around term times.

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Altro Mondoflex meet sporting challenge Altro Mondoflex has been installed at Carn Brea Leisure Centre in Redruth to create the largest sports floor in the South West.

Altro Marine flooring and Altro Whiterock wall cladding has also been used to create a complete wet room system in the changing rooms.

Alex Clifton, leisure centre manager, said, “It was the professional, expert service provided by the Altro team that led us to choose Mondoflex over the competition.

The installation was turned round quickly and smoothly and we’re delighted with the finished result which has transformed our gym.The wood effect finish is both attractive and practical - it meets all the necessary performance standards for a first class leisure facility.”

Alongside the gym refurbishment, Sally Newton, building surveyor at Cornwall Council, specified Altro Whiterock walling and Marine flooring for the leisure centre’s

changing areas to create a complete wet room system. “I know from experience that these Altro surfaces are an ideal solution,” she said. “The combination of Whiterock and Marine creates a slip resistant and hard wearing finish that is easy to clean and hygienic.The finished result looks great too.”

virtually maintenance free, making it ideal for washroom and kitchen environments.

Extruded from a high quality, food safe PVCu polymer, it meets all current EU Directives on health and hygiene.

Altro Mondoflex is a hard wearing, slip resistant, smooth rubber flooring.The 4mm surface offers good impact resistance and helps minimise abrasion injuries and reduce noise levels during indoor sports activities.

It is available in a range of attractive colours as well as a wood effect finish. Altro Marine is a carefully textured 2mm thick safety floor specifically designed for use with wet, bare feet or soft-soled footwear.

Incorporating a bacteriostat for enhanced hygiene, it is ideal for recreational wet areas, as well as associated changing rooms. Altro Whiterock is a cost-effective wall cladding that is easy to clean, impact resistant and

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Johnson Tiles – Absolutely gorgeous!

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The comprehensive choice of ceramic wall and floor tiles offered by Johnson Tiles includes the latest ink jet decorated marble and stone designs in a range of size formats. In addition, the new Absolute collection comprises 143 ranges of porcelain floor and ceramic wall tiles. For truly individual style the bespoke Artile digital transfer wall tiles can be used to create an individual feature or murals.

Dover is the new range of white body porcelain tiles by Tile of Spain member Metropol. Architects and designers can choose between plain or textured wall tiles in chic anthracite or neutral sand colour way; combine them with matching floor tiles in popular 50x50 or 33x59 size formats and a matt finish to create a modern and streamlined look.

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Providing excellent quality and performance,Warmcoat is perfect for walls and ceilings and UKAS approved laboratories confirm it effectively reduces condensation problems too. Recognised as an energy-saving product, the reduced VAT rate of 5% can be charged on all materials and labour costs by contractors when Warmcoat is used on residential and charitable properties.

This low VOC, water-based emulsion immediately reduces carbon emissions and is available in the latest colours.

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Ultra Floor: First aid for cracks and repairs Are you looking for a simple solution that makes repair work easy? Ultra Floor’s fast setting and rapid drying mortar, Patch IT rapid45® is your perfect solution for applying ‘first aid’ to many different types of defect.

Ultra Floor Patch IT rapid45® is a versatile product that is a guaranteed mortar defect repair solution.The product’s slump-free formulation flaunts exceptional strength and hardness qualities, and is suitable for both internal and external patch repairs.The product is an ideal material for filling holes, depressions and cracks in cementitious sub-floors and concrete stairs, as well as forming ramps and coves.

Once mixed with water the product will have a workability time of approximately 5-10 minutes and will set in 20-25 minutes. Suitable for use on vertical and horizontal surfaces, Patch IT rapid45® can be applied at thicknesses from 2-35mm and may also be used below a damp proof membrane.

Ultra Floor Patch IT rapid45® is protein free, polymer modified and shrink resistant. Available in handy 10kg bags, coverage of 2m² at 3mm depth can be achieved.

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Forbo extends open invitation to new-look London showroom Forbo Flooring Systems is extending an open invitation to all architects, interior designers and other flooring specifiers to visit its newly revamped London EC1 showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell.The showroom, at 79 St John Street, showcases Forbo’s full range of design-led products. Manager Donna Cummings is on hand to welcome visitors five days a week to discuss projects in an informal atmosphere and provide inspiration, specialist advice and samples.The showroom is also regularly open in the evenings for special events and social occasions.

Innovative tufted carpet tile designs from Tessera are on display alongside Westbond’s fusion bonded collection. Additional inspiration for textile flooring can be found in the very latest Flotex High Definition designs and tile ranges.The showroom has an extensive range of high performance resilients, including project vinyls for demanding applications and Forbo’s market leading ecofriendly Marmoleum floor finishes.Visitors can also discover how to keep their interior floor coverings clean, dry and safe with Nuway and Coral entrance matting systems, colour co-ordinated with surrounding floor finishes to create impressive entrance areas.

“We can offer a one-stop shop of fully integrated flooring solutions across the widest possible colour spectrum,” says Donna Cummings, “This is the place to be if you want to the see the very latest products.You can be sure of a warm welcome, so pop in at any time for a browse around, a drink and a chat, and an opportunity to see what’s new.”

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Foremans Portakabin meet tight deadline with power on! Diaverum A recycled modular building has been selected by Eggborough Power Station to provide a new Outage Control Centre.The purposedesigned facility was supplied by Foremans Relocatable Building Systems in just ten weeks from receipt of order to handover, ready for the start of the power station’s intensive maintenance season.The centre near Goole comprises eight fully refurbished pre-owned building modules, and provides a range of facilities, including a fully equipped first aid room, offices and meeting rooms, shower and changing areas, reception and industrial kitchen.

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Technal helps create ‘dazzling’ facade Architectural aluminium systems specialist Technal has helped to create a distinctive and complex façade for a new campus building at the University of Sunderland, using three variations of its MX curtain walling system.

The highly engineered solution used two options from Technal’s MX curtain wall suite, giving the appearance of bespoke façades but with all the cost, lead-time and performance advantages of a proven aluminium system.

Technal’s MX SSG structural glazing was used to form distinctive coloured rectilinear openings between pre-cast concrete panels in a striking random pattern.This is the first time the system has been used in this way.

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Healthcare modular building specialist Portakabin has completed its first project in a pioneering new partnership with Diaverum – one of the world’s leading providers of renal care services.

The new satellite unit at Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust’s Queen’s Medical Centre, allows patients with kidney disease to benefit from care closer to home. Portakabin delivered the building in a challenging timescale of just 11 weeks from receipt of order.

The clinic is already operating two shifts six days a week, providing treatment for up to 40 patients every week.

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RonaRoad GreenPatch from Ronacrete Ltd Millions are spent repairing roads which quite often are the same holes being repaired again and again – traditional and HAPAS products are made of petroleum-based solvents that attack the other components within it and the surface onto which it has been applied.

Ronacrete’s new solution to road repair is more durable, cost effective, less polluting and kind to the environment, whilst showing truly “green” credentials. RonaRoad GreenPatch has a zero VOC softener and no petroleum cutback, provides 12 months bag shelf life, no primer or over-banding required, workable down to -25ºC, goes down in the wet, reduces whole life costings and is truly permanent!

S and B EPS add to UFH insulation range As conventional radiators become a thing of the past, S and B polystyrene helps develop the future. S and B EPS Ltd, a UK expandable polystyrene manufacturer, specialise in insulation products for under floor heating. One of their ranges is the EPS contour board, a two-part hybrid system board that is a tailored made grooved board to suit all pipe diameters and centres. Contour boards are light to handle, easy to install and cut to suit individual floor requirements. EPS is a CFC and HCFC free product, which has obtained an A+ rating on the BRE green guide.

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Yorkon’s northern star Off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary,Yorkon, has completed its most northerly building project – a new interim supermarket for Tesco in Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkney Islands.The project involved delivering 26 purpose-built supermarket modules by road from the Yorkon production

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centre in York to Aberdeen, where they were transported by sea in three shipments to the cargo terminal in Kirkwall. A 500-tonne crane was then used to install the building modules on site in only three days, ready for the final stages of fitting out, stocking and commissioning of the store.

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Finishing Touches

On time & on budget with Portakabin For the last three consecutive years, Portakabin has successfully delivered approximately 40,000m2 of modular Online Enquiry 108 accommodation across the UK, including 110 education projects, in just eight weeks over the peak period for school building work.This scale of work on simultaneous multiple sites demonstrates their unrivalled capabilities and resources.

Portakabin is fully accredited by Buying Solutions, the Government agency that allows schools and local authorities to reduce the tendering process by up to 77 days. Over the past four years, Portakabin has delivered 99.6% of buildings on time and on budget.

Dickies win Dun Online Enquiry 109 & Bradstreet top award Williamson-Dickie Europe Limited, the Somerset based work and safety wear manufacturer and supplier has been awarded the coveted ‘D&B Rating 1’ status, having demonstrated to the world’s leading source of business information and insight that the company is in a first class financial situation with the minimum risk of failure and the highest level of credit worthiness. Being registered ‘Rating 1’, Dickies joins the elite 15% of companies in the UK and Ireland to receive this accolade.

Dickies’ UK Worker of the Year Dickies’ nationwide UK Worker of the Year “good news initiative” has just launched the first of its monthly “People’s Choice” worker of the month competitions. Everyone who has been nominated for UK Worker of the Year in the previous month is now eligible for the new “People’s Choice” prize, which will be given to the person who polls the most votes during the following month.

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Toolstation’s latest Catalogue 35 is bigger than ever with over 400 pages of great products at seriously low prices. It also features more than 300 new products including a new range of innovative workwear and a comprehensive range of safety signage for indoor and outdoor use.

Catalogue 35 can be picked up from one of Toolstation’s 60 plus Sales Counters across the UK, or ordered by phone or online. A price match guarantee across all ranges also ensures that prices are kept permanently low.

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Ask Paul…

Paul White, ironmongery expert at picks his top three architectural quality cylinders.

The Euro profile cylinder has come under much attack in recent years, and not just from thieves.This universal and widely-used lock design has been criticised for not providing the level of security needed to beat today’s determined thief. It has also received a lot of negative publicity across the media, but all that is set to change as manufacturers introduce new mechanisms that are designed to beat the thief. Here are my top three choices that offer heightened security.

Best for Budget Projects – Eurospec 5-Pin Cylinders from £12.00 • Competitively priced range of architectural quality cylinders • Standard equal split cylinder sizes • 5-pin cylinder, three keys supplied per cylinder • Brass, chrome or satin chrome finish Great value – Mila Anti-Manipulation Cylinder from £13.40 • Secure solution to the threat of bumping, lock drilling and picking • 6-pin security providing over 100,000 effective differs • Kitemarked to BS EN 1303:2005 • Meets police preferred specification requirements of SBD Top Choice – Union KeyShield Cylinders from £25.11 • Resistant to bumping, lock drilling, snapping and picking • Kitemarked to BS EN 1303:2005 • Meets police preferred specification requirements of SBD • Designed to ensure doorsets achieve PAS24 • Assessed under EN 16341 as suitable for use in 60-minute fire doors If you have any questions or queries on cylinder requirements or any other ironmongery subject, I would be glad to advise you. Please email me at paul.white@IronmongeryDirect.com for more information.

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