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Design & Desire: an overview of Outlook Place

Hotel & Leisure Focus: sun’s out! We look at hotels, golf clubs, and the link between play & sport

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Welcome Magazine July 2011

to Future Constructor & Architect...

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ne of the great things about this job is seeing the industry’s new innovations, and meeting the people who create them.Walking around trade shows like Safety & Health Expo, Sustainabilitylive, and Ecobuild back in March, makes you realise just how far the construction industry has come, and how much effort is being put in to providing the products so that sustainability targets can be met. At FC&A we try to reflect that in our case studies and features.

In this month’s Sustainability in Development we look at CoRE, Stoke-on-Trent’s Centre of Refurbishing Excellence, which marries the innovations in technology with ensuring there’s a trained workforce to install and maintain them - a truly sustainable idea! In Voice of the Industry this month Scott Sinden of ESG takes a look at how the glazing industry has responded to rising crime against property and the threat of terrorism, and we stay on the glazing theme in Doors & Windows with Giles Willson,Technical Director of the GGF who offers advice on regulatory requirements.

As the sun’s come out (although by the time we go to print it may well have gone back in again!) we have a Hotel & Leisure Focus, a look at the Close House Hotel & Golf Club, and a study in to the link between effective play areas for children and their uptake of sports into adulthood – fitting for next year’s Olympics maybe?

And talking of the Olympics, the tickets are now sold – although it would appear most of them will be going back in to second sale in July – everyone I know either had too many or none! I suppose whichever way they were sold, someone would have complained, but in my opinion it was, ahem, odd.

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Voice of the Industry: Scott Sinden of ESG takes a look at how the glazing industry has responded to rising crime against property and the threat of terrorism

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Hotel & Leisure Focus: Four! A visit to Close House Hotel & Golf Club, and an examination of the link between play and sport

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Legal & Business: Edward Goodwyn of Pinsent Masons examines the changes in the construction industry implemented by the Agency Workers Regulations 2010

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Doors & Windows: Giles Willson of the GGF discusses legislation and standards relating to glazing in doors and windows

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Drainage and Wastewater:The effects of below ground water pressure and the importance of its management and control

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Greenhouse: Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, redeveloped as part of the BSF programme

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Sustainability in Development: A look at the aims of CoRE (the new Centre of Refurbishment Excellence)

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Greenhouse

Et tu Brutalist?

Cladding consists of corten steel; this robust and contemporary material was deliberately chosen to provide a sympathetic yet complimentary material to the brick and concrete of the original Brutalist building

Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form was redeveloped as part of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. Architects Jestico + Whiles not only bought the 1967 Brutalist building up to today’s exacting educational standards, but ensured its proximity to the Conservation Area caused no local problems.

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he client’s brief was to utilise the Hackney BSF programme funding to refurbish and expand the striking original building, in order to provide state of the art, inspirational spaces for learning, allowing the school to continue to thrive as an “Outstanding” educational provider. Other key priorities included resolving congested and confusing circulation; a secluded entrance; and accessibility problems that resulted from numerous changes of level across the site.The brief also included the provision of various new facilities such as a new centralised dining hall, and a dedicated block of teaching accommodation. As a media arts and science specialist school, creativity is at the core of its vision and this was carried through to the approach the

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school brought to the project.

The existing school building, completed in 1967, is a Brutalist building designed by the distinguished architects, Stillman and Eastwick Fields, and is generally highly regarded by architects today.Whilst not listed, the building is located on the edge of the Stoke Newington Church Street Conservation Area (which in itself contains a number of listed buildings), and as such, the local planning authority involved the Urban Design and Conservation department in the planning negotiations.

The local planning authority was keen to ensure that the architectural language used throughout any new-build additions remained sympathetic to the existing Brutalist design, in order to preserve and

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Fact File Architect: Jestico + Whiles Building Contractor: Willmott Dixon Structural Engineer: Mouchel Parkman Landscape Architects: Place Design + Planning

enhance the aesthetic achievement of the original building. Indeed, the design of the new entrance building and entrance forecourt were the central to the planning discussions.

Environmentally responsible The original building is comprised almost entirely of red brick, bush-hammered concrete and, prior to refurbishment, single glazed sliding sash timber windows.These poor performing windows have now been replaced with double glazed composite windows, closely following the sight lines of the originals.The same composite windows have also been used for the new entrance building, but the cladding used here consists of cortensteel.This robust and contemporary material was

Greenhouse deliberately chosen to provide a sympathetic yet complimentary material to the brick and concrete of the original Brutalist building, and to act as a symbol for the school’s regeneration at the front of the building. Reclaimed materials from areas of demolition, such as oak balustrades, have been reused extensively in the refurbishment of the main building.

To inject new life into old buildings is also one of the most environmentally responsible strategies that can be employed.

Jestico + Whiles became involved in the project at competitive bid stage in late 2006, but the local authority and school had been involved in the gestation of the Hackney BSF programme since 2005.

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t The design of the new entrance building and entrance forecourt were the central to the planning discussions

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Greenhouse Completion was achieved in June 2010, ready for the new 2010-2011 academic year, as planned.

Budget constraints Early investigations concluded that the school should be refurbished and extended, and not demolished and rebuilt.

Considering the substantial size and accommodation of the existing school (which included a theatre, two multipurpose gyms and a sports hall) it was not permissible for a new-build school of this specialism and number of pupils, so the decision to refurbish and extend the building was relatively straightforward.

However, with the resultant 80% to 20% proportion of refurbishment versus new build, some difficult decisions had to be made with regards to the level of refurbishment, since unfortunately, the budget did not stretch so far as to cover the building in its entirety. As a result, window replacement was not possible to all areas (some double glazed windows were retained where these existed), and the Design and Technology department was untouched since it had recently benefited from refurbishment from separate funding.

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However, notwithstanding the budgetary constraints, the completed building is proving to be a real success story with pupils, staff, stakeholders, governors and parents alike.

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Sustainability in Development

Getting to the CoRE of refurbishment Sustainable refurbishment and retro-fitting is a growing market. FC&A take a look at the Centre of Refurbishment Excellence; led by Stokeon-Trent City Council in partnership with private industry and Stoke on Trent College, it’s the first partnership in the UK supported in this way by the BRE.

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n the UK 22 million homes have been identified as in need of upgrading over the coming years - making retro-fitting an industry estimated to be worth £3.5 to £6.5bn a year.This pioneering project, which is already gaining support from top industry figures, is taking the lead in meeting this demand and is set to become a centre for the emerging market - the first of its kind in the UK. The Centre of Refurbishment Excellence (CoRE), in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, is on the site of a former pottery works. A purpose-built 6,000m² facility will not only showcase the latest refurbishment trends but become a focus point for delivering cost effective innovative solutions at a time when the Government is encouraging the construction sector to take the lead in

The purpose-built 6,000m² facility will showcase the latest refurbishment trends and become a focus point for delivering cost effective innovative solutions

reducing carbon emissions from existing housing stock.

Like many other cities across the country Stoke-on-Trent is focusing on refurbishing existing housing stock to meet the Government’s target of reducing carbon emissions by 30% before 2020 and 80% by 2050.To meet targets thousands of construction workers will need to look at innovative ways of refurbishing existing properties as building eco-friendly new homes is no longer enough to meet the carbon emission targets.

A striking design In the West Midlands alone that means 140,000 homes a year being transformed by 2018. As demand for experienced retro-fitters increases there will also be

the opportunity for people to start on a new career path learning the skills to take advantage of the emerging market.

This is where CoRE is designed to help.

Built in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent – a city currently embracing large scale regeneration – the project will be a living demonstration of how old structures can be transformed and updated into modern energy efficient buildings.

Mixing the old with the new, the project the first training and demonstration site of its kind in the country - will be a national focus for pioneering techniques and materials needed to refurbish old housing stock to the highest modern standards. It will provide a vision, leadership, innovative

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Sustainability in Development At the heart of the striking design will be four historic bottle kilns

solutions and training to enable sustainable products and services to be better implemented and communicated.

At the heart of the striking design will be four historic bottle kilns with the 1,000m² BREEAM-standard demonstration facility built over two floors around the heritage features. A knowledge transfer platform will provide a network to share best practice and a vast exhibition space will provide a showcase for sustainable refurbishment products with demonstration space for ‘house size’ constructions as well as areas where manufacturers can launch new products, components and materials.

Further conferencing facilities will enable the city to host national and international events and industry-focused seminars.

Transforming the retro-fit industry “CoRE truly is a unique project”, said Councillor Mark Meredith, Stoke-onTrent City Council cabinet member for economic development, “It will transform the retro-fit industry. No where else in the country is there a facility which provides such a dedicated resource and I

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am both proud and excited to have that focus here in Stoke-on-Trent.While every construction related company is firmly focused on meeting the Government targets this will be the first centre of excellence dedicated to the pursuit of sustainable refurbishment becoming a coordinated hub for the industry.

“It is an honour not only for our city as it shows the skills and resource available within Stoke-on-Trent to deliver such a unique project but also the industry as a whole as a facility is created which can focus on delivering first class training and support to the sector.”

The first phase of the project is due to be completed by the end of the year and will focus on delivering the training side of the project. Funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) the 1,500m² modern building will provide state-of-the-art training for students and the opportunity to train for a variety of courses linked to sustainable refurbishment.

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Trent College, Keele University and Staffordshire University the training facility will be the first of the site’s three developments and will be the focal point for young learners across the city of Stokeon-Trent. Up to 10 learning rooms will provide state-of-the-art teaching facilities to enable up to 400 students a year to be trained on site in courses linked to retrofit and refurbishment. An online web training portal will also complement the site training facilities enabling students to access reading materials and course work on line.

This will enable the training courses to be provided in bitesize modules which can be accessed across the country creating a distance learning facility.

Working with the Sector Skills Councils the CoRE project is also looking to develop its own unique apprenticeship scheme to offer specialised training specifically in sustainable refurbishment – something that currently isn’t available in the UK. “With so many firsts for the project,” said Cllr Meredith, “the dedicated apprenticeship course would truly complement this unique scheme

Sustainability in Development and provide a one of a kind training opportunity in the UK.”

Stoke-on-Trent is focusing on refurbishing existing housing stock to meet the Government’s target of reducing carbon emissions

A dedicated apprenticeship scheme would enable local students to be at the forefront of the emerging market and gain a specific qualification allowing them to lead on sustainable refurbishment across the country.

A pioneering nature Ken Burgess who co-ordinates the work of CoRE at Stoke on Trent College is excited by the prospect. “As a city we will be the first to develop pre-apprenticeship programmes, apprenticeship frameworks and skills top-up training relating specifically to sustainable refurbishment. Preparing and up-skilling learners of all ages for careers in the growing refurbishment industry,” he said. “Stoke-on-Trent has a varied and ‘first class’ mix of education establishments and by working in partnership we are able to focus on delivering a truly inspirational scheme.”

Despite not opening this first phase until the end of the year the project has already gained interest and support from leading industry figures such as GS4, Skills2learn and Siemens. Recognising the pioneering nature of the project many companies are keen to be a part of the scheme, acting as a partner to deliver the unique training opportunities or use their products to lead the industry in sustainable refurbishment.

It is an exciting time for the project and the CoRE website is receiving numerous

CoRE will provide state-of-the-art training for students

requests for information with it soon taking bookings for students for the start of the academic year.

Councillor Mark Meredith, Stoke-on-Trent City Council cabinet member for economic development

It is a prospect which excites many of the industry’s leading figureheads. Phil Wilson, Executive Director of West Midlands Centre for Constructing Excellence (WMCCE) said: “As an industry, sustainable refurbishment is moving fast and in the ever emerging market the need to have a clear focus on this to effectively coordinate developments, sharing knowledge and skills is critical.The CoRE project dovetails beautifully with WMCCE’s mission

to disseminate best practice throughout the whole construction sector and we look forward to working closely with CoRE to this end in the future.”

Having already started to cause a stir in the sector before any building work is complete the project promises to revolutionise the construction industry and is creating an inspirational centre for sustainable refurbishment.

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Voice of the Industry

Clearly safer!

In recent years, with an understandable wish to save energy, natural light has become a valuable asset, encouraging more expansive use of glazing in buildings requiring a substantial level of security. However, with rising crime against property and the threat of terrorism, Scott Sinden, Managing Director of glass processors ESG, takes a look at how the glazing industry has responded and the likely impact on today’s architect.

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t was not so long ago that demonstrators stormed Millbank Tower in central London, home of the Conservative Party headquarters, smashing windows and causing disruption within the building. Many industry commentators were surprised at how easily the glass panels of the building were damaged.

It is not the purpose of this article to examine whether Milbank Tower should have been better able to resist damage. It does, however, bring up an interesting point;

in light of such physical damage caused by a modest protest by all accounts, should other organisations reassess their level of security glass as a precautionary measure?

The answer is almost certainly yes.

The need for increased security measures at the design stage of a project is a trend quickly gathering pace across various sectors. One only needs to take a look at some of the schemes emerging as a result of an increase in safety concerns. As I speak, the NHS are working in partnership with the Design Council in a self-described ‘design rethink’ in terms of looking at

Should organisations reassess their level of security glass as a precautionary measure?

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Scott Sinden, Managing Director, ESG

the disruption caused by violence and aggression towards staff in their A&E departments up and down the country.

Similarly, forums are emerging specifically to address safety and security requirements for the Retail and Health & Beauty sectors and that’s even before one looks at the ramifications of counter-terrorism.

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Voice of the Industry Resistance against manual attack enhances the current level of security offered by glass

a greater degree of choice in security glass, the need for advice is even more essential.

In fact, RIBA guidelines on ‘Designing for Counter-terrorism’ states ‘undertaking detailed design of such features should involve specialist advice from security advisers and engineers who can provide analysis to ensure a design or product is effective against the identified risk.’

The introduction of the Loss Prevention Certification Board’s (LPCB) new security glass standard LPS 1270, represents a major step forward for the security glazing industry. LPCB, which is part of BRE Global, has launched the new glass standard to enhance the current level of security offered by glass tested to European Standard BS EN 356:2000 (Glass in building, Security glazing,Testing and classification of resistance against manual attack). For the first time, this enables independently proven glazing systems to offer the higher levels of security compatible with LPS 1175, LPCB’s leading standard used for medium and high level security products and systems.

need for practical unbiased guidance from glass processors will be critical. Similarly, guidance from organisations taking a proactive role in pushing the need for ‘designing-out crime’ is advice today’s architect cannot afford to ignore.

It always pays to consider security implications at the earliest possible opportunity. Initiatives such as Secured

by Design, launched by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), which is aimed at designing crime out of the domestic and commercial built environment by introducing products which inherently resist deliberate attack, can be a useful reference point. Glazing that complies with the crime prevention standards of ‘Secured By Design’, offer the architect peace of mind that the product reaches specific technical standards required under the scheme.

Similarly, RIBA are urging practitioners to be better equipped to think about ‘designing-in’ security features from the outset, within their 22-page document ‘Designing for Counter-terrorism’ which guides architect, specifiers and planners. In particular, it takes a look at ways in which professionals are responding to the tricky

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challenge of creating secure spaces that are both open and welcoming to the public.

The document examines damage limitation through materials used, including blast and ballistic-resistant glass and the deployment of glazed facades to limit intrusion.The emphasis is clearly being placed on the need to take a serious look at the types of glass used; especially since over 90% of all injuries from a bomb blast are the result of flying glass.

Enhanced security Of course, it’s a fine balancing act delivering good design that creates a sense of security without a siege mentality. RIBA are absolutely right in the sense that it is important our built environment continues to demonstrate a commitment to an open and inclusive society and that security measures should not jeopardise that objective.

New, highly technical glass products can provide enhanced security, privacy, added personal safety, sound attenuation, and even a combination of all these things.This has given the specifier far more scope to solve several problems at once, without compromising on aesthetics. However, with

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Intruder resistance The standard was developed because the previous method of classifying the attack resistance of security glazing (BS EN 356:2000) was considered to be incompatible with LPS 1175: Issue 7. This was because BS EN 356: 2000 does not classify glass according to its resistance to different levels of attack based on the tools and time available to an intruder.

Tests contained within BS EN 356: 2000 do not evaluate how susceptible the glass is to attacks involving the creation of small holes through which locking hardware may be manipulated. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that glass panels rated to BS EN 356: 2000 could seriously undermine a glazed system’s ability to offer intruder resistance conforming to security ratings under LPS 1175: Issue 7.

Glass processors such as ESG are working successfully in partnership with organisations like BRE to develop products that meet the needs of a constantly changing society.These advances will allow manufacturers and specifiers a greater degree of flexibility when designing-out crime, enabling the glazing industry the opportunity to make its mark in the fight against crime!

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Keeping equipment, valuables and important or sensitive paperwork safe is important for any organisation, but with many premises still using mechanical locking systems where keys can easily be lost or stolen, security installers and building owners are starting to embrace electric solutions.

Electric locking solutions The most effective electric locking can be delivered with either solenoid or motorised locks. Solenoid locks work by controlling either the latch or the handle, and are suitable for internal doors of public buildings, offices, schools or hospitals, and external doors of apartments and detached houses.

These handle operated locks are ideal for use in medium traffic areas where security and accessibility are important. These locks can be easily controlled by an access control system or through remote control equipment like a push button, keypad or timer.

Motorised locks work by motorising the bolt back once a proximity card is presented or a request to exit device is used.

Without a handle, which is the most vunerable part of a door, motorised locks are hands free making them a more reliable alternative to a solenoid.

Why not an electric strike?

While electric strikes can be a cost effective solution for some applications, they cannot offer the level of compliance that solenoids and motorised locks achieve, which is particularly important when looking at securing public buildings. Electric strikes are also more susceptible to the build up of side load pressure that can cause door misalignment and, ultimately the locking function to fail resulting in a security breach. Motorised locks and solenoids offer aesthetic benefits compared to electric strikes, with no unsightly surface mounted components.

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Wood protection is child’s play with Sadolin

Sadolin products are helping to deliver long-term protection and inspired colour choices for a successful British company that fires children’s imaginations with its designs in wood.

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ore than 20 years ago, Richard Frost and his wife Kay founded The Playhouse Company, based in Hereford, which builds include high quality play houses, ‘castles,’ tree houses and activity centres sold across the UK and mainland Europe.

To maintain the highest standards of finish and long term weather protection,The Playhouse Company’s finished products are all decorated using Sadolin Superdec Opaque Wood Protection, or where a translucent finish is required, Sadolin Classic.

“We simply don’t use any other decorative woodcare products at all in the factory. It’s important to us that we offer the maximum choice, and Sadolin has a fabulous range of opaque Superdec and translucent Classic shades for our customers to choose from,” said Richard.

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Fully accredited The playhouses are built from Scandinavian Redwood, sourced from fully accredited FSC suppliers. An initial coat of knotting solution is applied to the timber followed by two coats of either Sadolin Superdec or Sadolin Classic.With contrasting colours being used on adjacent panels, each element is painted separately in the factory, leaving the assembly work to be done in the customer’s garden.

Richard and his team of 16 employees know that with Sadolin they’re using high quality, hard-wearing products because they occasionally get to see their playhouses many years after they’ve been installed, when the refurbishment service is used.

This usually happens because customers are moving house and want to take their treasured castle or cottage with them.

The service includes bringing the playhouse back to the factory, redecorating it and erecting it again in the customer’s new garden.

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The test of time “We personally get to see how well Sadolin stands the test of time which gives us even more confidence in using the products,” added Richard.

The Frost family isn’t only involved in the children’s play sector. Richard and Kay have been joined by Richard’s brother,Tom, and together they have found a new outlet for their expertise, starting the ‘The Posh Shed Company,’ which offers range of high quality exclusive garden designs – for grown-ups this time.

Once again, they use Sadolin Superdec and Sadolin Classic to protect all the timber they use, all supplied by Hereford Crown Decorating Centre.

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Walls & Finishes

Komfort: now you see it, now you don’t Confluence is a groundbreaking partitioning concept from Komfort. It comprises a comprehensive range of pre-cast solid plaster components that provide a seamless and crisply engineered finish to a multitude of on-site abutment requirements.

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ntil now, within the commercial interior sector, wall partitions made from gypsum boards have endings built using mostly metal or wooden based products. Using this method it is not possible to create seamless joins, and endings are clearly visible. By using Confluence with partition walls you can create seamless joints between wall endings and gypsum boards.

Confluence presents the perfect transition solution through a precision interface between gypsum and glass walls.The patented profiles eliminate the need for complicated and visually intrusive detailing to create a seamless finish and true angles.

and double-glazed construction, together with Komfort’s veneered doors and doorframes.

One of the key features of Confluence is the speed of fixing. Exceptional features can be created much more efficiently than traditional methods.

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pace group has been working on the project for two years, creating a 1,000m2 purpose built luxury golf clubhouse and new 6,540 yard championship 18 hole golf course, which was opened by world renowned golfer Lee Westwood in May 2011. Called No.19, the £2m club house development has seen _space group successfully transform a very challenging site into a space fit for the world’s top golfers and those who dream of being one.

The Close House grounds comprise an area of designated green belt land with an historic garden landscape, are a World Heritage site for the nearby Hadrian’s Wall and a wealth of ecologic value including badgers, birds, bats and botanical species, not to mention the Grade II* listed Close House building itself. Remaining sensitive to these factors during the scheme’s design and build has been vital and the rich

The overall effect is a contemporary building with a naturalistic edge, ensuring it is rooted in the landscape © Sally Ann Norman

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A NORTHERN architecture firm has completed a golfers’ paradise as Close House adds the new Colt Course and golf clubhouse to its hotel and conference facilities. FC&A check in, and check it out.

Close House Hotel is set amongst mature specimen trees and ornamental ponds © Sally Ann Norman

historic context, outstanding natural beauty and green belt designation meant that being awarded planning approval was not without its challenges. _space group associate director, Andrew Grounsell, delivered the scheme. “For us, the key to success was to deliver a high quality design appropriate to the historic landscape setting,” he said. “We undertook early and detailed investigative site surveying work and established a strong team made up of a range of specialists in order to do this, including a Garden Historian, Building Historian, Aboriculturist, Ecologist and Visualiser.The result is a building that has an inspiring presence, but yet is a modest size, so can open up new vistas within the landscape and be part of a contemporary, eye-catching composition, a modern set piece sitting in front of Close House’s ornamental pond and framed by 200 year old oak trees.”

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Carefully crafted The luxury clubhouse with contemporary interior has been designed to sit in harmony with its surroundings.Thoroughly embedded within the landscape, the building is set amongst mature specimen trees and ornamental ponds.The design of the building is organised around four natural stone walls and nods to the 18th Century ha-ha walls dotted around the site.

“A ha-ha wall is a sunken wall which was created to prevent livestock from wandering near to estate lawns whilst retaining an uninterrupted view of the landscape,” continued Andrew. “As promoting the spectacular landscape in which the clubhouse was to sit, and ensuring the historical context of the site was heeded were two of our key concerns during the scheme, continuing this idea seemed natural.We ultimately

Hotel & Leisure Focus designed the building around four large natural stone walls, where each overshoots the end of the building leading the eye into the landscape and creating a unique experience.”

A wonderful leisure complex Car parking, buggy tracks and foot paths are surfaced with resin bound sandstone gravel edged with timber sleepers to complement the natural setting.

Golf Design, the internationally renowned golf architects who created the 6,540 yard Colt Course, assisting them to navigate the complexities of the English planning system.”

Seen in the round within the landscape, the detail design of the building had to be carefully crafted to ensure external plant, condensers, boilers and refuse storage did not become visually obtrusive. An external plant area was designed in to the building itself and underground ducts installed to link the building to a remote condenser compound and bin store.

“It has been a real pleasure to work with Graham Wylie and his team at Close House over the past few years and see the estate evolve into a wonderful leisure complex for golfers,” continued Andrew.

“The iconic grounds are the perfect place to spend relaxation time and the new golf club house is a special place for club golfers, corporate golf events and the hospitality requirements of the hotel complex.We have worked alongside Turner McPherson

_space group has been working on the Close House Estate for approximately five years, which has seen them undertake refurbishment, conversions, new design work and landscape design to support the rejuvenation of the site. Close House Hotel has steadily grown in reputation and an additional 12 bedroom suites are soon to be complete in the converted Stable Block on the site.

‘Floating’ roof The material palette comprises naturally pigmented zinc roofing, stainless steel baulstrading and Brazilian hardwood decking, which has ensured a sharp contrast between a contemporary building which remains complimentary to the older listed buildings and ha-ha walls of the Close House Estate, and random rubble stone walling drawn from the locality, as well as materials already prevalent in the estate. Colours and textures too, take this route, as clean lines and enormous panes of structural glazing, the decking and baulstrading contrast against hand hewn, hand rolled textures, presented in earthy colours. The overall effect is a contemporary building with a naturalistic edge, ensuring it is rooted in the landscape.

The natural stone walls, Brazilian hardwood flooring and other features carry through to the interior encouraging the external landscape in to the building and ensuring a gentle transition between the two environments.

The hotel complex meets every hospitality requirement © Sally Ann Norman

A veranda is the perfect place to spend relaxation time © Sally Ann Norman

A key design detail is the continuous glazed clerestorey that sits between the massive stone walls and the zinc wing roof. The frameless glazing of the clerestorey is almost completely transparent creating the illusion that the roof floats over the walls.

White plasterboard ceilings are carried externally as white Eternit clad soffits illuminated at night with a halo glow from concealed LED pelmet lighting.

Although not a primary driver, sustainable features have been built in, with glass louvres for natural ventilation whenever practical and a sustainable drainage system for the external hard surfaces.

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Play the game Play is a serious industry – Deborah Holt, Association Manager of the Association of Play Industries (API), explains to FC&A how it not only keeps children fit whilst learning social skills, it can lead to a lifelong love of sport.

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ew materials, technical innovation and consultation with children - all make a huge difference to play today.

Well researched, and even more easily observed, children like swinging, sliding, climbing, running, jumping, balancing and bouncing, make believe and imaginative play, building dens and hiding in houses and play provision must reflect this with increasingly holistic designs that incorporate a variety of play equipment aimed at different age groups and abilities.

Perhaps the greatest shift in the play industry has been the rising popularity of natural play spaces. Modern play area design involves blending play equipment with and enhancement of the surrounding environment, be it an urban streetscape,

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a public park or woodland dell. Designs may include ground mounding to change levels, planting to create interest and a different visual and sensual experience with pathways of different gravels, earth, grit and other materials to create variation.

Fitness and fun Developments in consultation that engage communities at all levels continue to develop. From these engagements with children, families, residents, schools and stakeholders of every kind, can come an exchange which is able to richly inform the play design process. Interestingly, there is sometimes a lag in public knowledge, experience and understanding of just what modern play areas and equipment can offer.

Adults often base their perceptions of play on their own experience as children. One

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of many useful outcomes of consultation is for the public and local authorities to engage with play designers who can explain the design ideas behind the play area.

Public spaces, sports and play areas are now seeing the arrival of outdoor fitness equipment designed to be unsupervised which may well have its origins in a gym as part of a work out circuit.Whether this is play or sport or exercise may remain undecided.What is certain is that is it popular and set to become even more so. It supports agenda objectives of more fitness through exercise, hidden or not, for every age. On-the-ball, with a MUGA (multi-use games area) is a new ball-court with sound deadening rubber technology built into the mesh panels to keep the sound down for nearby residents.

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What a difference play makes!

Where provision of children’s play areas has been successfully embraced by communities, a picture of change in the lives of the children and families that live there begins to emerge.

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ne of the areas that has benefited from this new way of consultation through direct community involvement is the parish of Belvedere & Erith, in the London borough of Bexley, and their Noah’s Ark

project.

Rev. Mark Evans who describes himself as a minister, youth worker and soft-play centre organiser at Belvedere & Erith Congregational Church, said “Our indoor play area has contributed to an amazing transformation in the community. People meet and make friends.

The success of what we’ve been doing has shown that when children come here to play, their parents and carers interact with each other.This also happens inter-generationally. Some older members become like surrogate grandparents to the younger families.There is a high number of young single mums in the area, who appreciate having a friendly person to chat to them about any of the normal worries of raising a child.”

A natural desire to play The community’s indoor play is working with the local college to help some of the young mums who dropped out of education gain an NVQ in child care and regain their focus.Through their kitchen facility they encourage mums and children to adopt healthier eating habits.

Mark Evans and the community have gradually raised funds totalling £150,000. Now they have some 60-80 children a day with their parents and carers enjoying the soft play, taking part in arts and crafts and enjoying healthy snacks. As these numbers grow, so do the community ties. Children will always have a natural desire to play and they need little encouragement in this. In designing and creating places and equipment for play, API members are a key part of all new thinking and fully in support of agenda-focused approaches. It is what they do and deliver, every day.

The Noah’s Ark project is just one of the community lead stories published in a booklet by the Association of Play Industries.

Through a series of case studies, the booklet demonstrates how inspirational and beneficial children’s play can be and has been for a variety of communities. Copies are available from www.api-play.org

Play keeps getting bigger (and better!)

The API is the voice of the UK play industry. Founded in 1984 it represents approximately 85% of the market; with more than 80 members, it represents the interests of the play industry: from play space designers, through to manufacturers, constructors and distributors of both outdoor and indoor play equipment and play area surfacing.

The API and its member companies promote play in all its forms, as it is vital for children’s development, provides opportunities for social interaction, and keeps children fit and active.The API operates under the umbrella of the Federation of Sports and Play Associations (FSPA) the national trade body responsible for representing 18 Associations in the UK’s sport and play industries. www.api-play.org and www.sportsandplay.com

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Doors & Windows

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There is a large range of products that can be specified for your glazing project

The Glass and Glazing Federation works closely with many building professionals as well as the general public, guiding people to the regulatory requirements for their project. Giles Willson, Technical Director of the GGF, offers some advice to FC&A on glazing for windows and doors.

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s a starting point, the building regulations are a mandatory requirement for both new build and refurbishment of domestic and non domestic buildings.The following key areas have to be taken in consideration when specifying or installing windows and doors within all buildings:

Scotland in 2010; they will be updated for Northern Ireland later this year. Due to the Governments’ carbon reduction targets, the thermal performance regulations are next due to be updated in 2013, when it is expected for new build and replacement markets the performance requirements will be improved.

Thermal performance requirements – windows are unique because they both are an insulator (keeping the heat in the building) and a heat generator allowing solar radiation to provide free heat to the building; when the balance is used correctly this can make a significant contribution to make an energy efficient building.The regulations for thermal performance were updated for England,Wales and

Energy efficiency For new build, glazing is an important contributor to achieve the overall thermal performance of the external envelope of the domestic or non domestic building.

Through the SAP or SBEM calculation the U and g value of the glazing needs to be specified. As well as the thermal performance requirements of the glazing for new build; you do need to ensure there

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is sufficient natural light for the building. If there is not enough glazing and artificial lighting is required during the day; this is not energy efficient.

For extensions and replacement windows and doors the Window Energy Rating scheme (WER) is used as a method to show compliance as well as U value; this rates a standard sized window (1.23m X 1.48m) to enable products to be compared and takes into consideration the thermal loss, solar gain and air leakage.The energy balance figure known as the energy index is measured in KWhr/m²/year; negative values (B rated and lower) mean the window on average will loose more heat over a year than it will gain, unlike a positive A Rated window which gains more solar radiation heat than it loses.The principle scheme operator for WER’s is British Fenestration Rating Council, more details and suppliers of WER windows can be founds at www. bfrc.org Superior performance The Glass and Glazing Federation are often asked if you must use triple glazing to achieve the most energy efficient t

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Doors & Windows without obstruction ensuring that the surrounding open area is at least 0.33m² and be at least 450mm high and 450mm wide (the route through the window may be at an angle rather than straight through).

The bottom of the surrounding area should be not more than 1100mm above the floor.

For replacement windows; the replacement window should not make the egress any worse (smaller egress area) than the original window or egress size can be reduced to the standard new build size detailed above.

Where you need an egress window: for ground floors, all habitable rooms except kitchens should open directly onto a hall leading to a final exit or they need to have an egress window installed. For upper floors not more than 4.5m above ground level, all habitable rooms except kitchens in upper floors served by one stair case should have an egress window installed, or have direct access to a protected stairway.

Glazing is an important contributor to achieve the overall thermal performance of the external envelope

windows? Triple glazing is very energy efficient and can have numerous added benefits including superior acoustic performance. However, there are many double glazed energy efficient windows with an A rating; these will use low emissivity glass, warm edge spacer bar and be gas filled. So the choice is yours – look at the performance and the budget.

Safety-glass can break if impacted; in critical locations of a building if glass were to break it must break safely.This why safety glazing (e.g. thermally toughened, laminated or filmed glasses) must be installed in critical

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Desired designs Despite the regulatory requirements; there is still a large range of products that can be specified for your glazing project.The type of framing material: timber, PVC-U, aluminium and steel can all be used.The final choice will depend on the desired design for the building.

locations within any building (ie any glass within 800mm from finished floor level or 1500mm high and 300mm each side of a door).

Fire safety provision ensures people within a building can safely evacuate to a place of safety in case of fire within a building.

For new build, the egress requirements for windows that are provided for emergency egress purposes provided for escape should comply with the following conditions: The window should be able to open

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Security is currently not covered by regulations within England and Wales, however Scotland does include this within their Technical handbook. All windows and doors offer a standard level of security to resist entry by an opportunist burglar however, if there is a vulnerable location it is prudent to install an enhanced window or door.Windows are tested to BS 7950 ‘Specification for enhanced security performance of windows for domestic applications’ and doors to PAS 24 ‘Enhanced security performance requirements for door assemblies’; these products will prove greater resistance to illegal entry for a longer period and have been particularly successful in reducing crime.

The Glass and Glazing Federation have more information in the form of leaflets and technical data sheets on all aspects of glazing. For these products please visit the GGF web site at www.ggf.org.uk

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Design & Desire

Outlook outline Outlook Place is a low density example of a development that has been built with sensitivity so that it complements its surroundings - winning Pollard Thomas Edwards architects a bronze award in What House?

Awards 2010: Best Shared Ownership Development.

The essence of the design was to retain and enhance this very special wooded and leafy setting

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ature trees surround Outlook Place, and are reflected in the timber cladding used in the design to align the building with its surroundings.

There are large windows, often floor to ceiling, which invite the greenery of the outside into the apartments.The block is only three stories, so sits comfortably within the tree line and doesn’t impose itself on the horizon.

The key to this redevelopment was to capture and enhance the magnificent setting of the site with its mature trees and landscape.The houses have private gardens and the apartments have patio gardens, balconies or terraces.The accommodation comprises 9 four-bedroom, six person houses for general needs; the western block of apartments with 16 one-bedroom supported housing units for affordable rent.

The former building on the site was purpose-built as a hostel for the YWCA in the 1960s, and remained in use as a hostel until its demolition in 2008. Circle Anglia undertook an options appraisal exercise to explore the viability of the building and the site and to consider potential future uses.

Due to the building’s age, construction and the accommodation offered (ie bedsits) the existing building was deemed to be no longer fit for purpose. A planning

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Fact File Architect: Pollard Thomas Edwards architects Developer: Circle Anglia LPA: Watford Borough Council Contractor: Inspace Contractors Executive Architects: rpa architecture application to redevelop the site was submitted in November 2007, and planning consent was granted in February 2008, the redevelopment scheme providing 37 new homes.

Sensitive intervention The site is about one mile north of Watford Town centre, in a primarily residential area. It is rectangular in shape, bounded on the east and west by Langley

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Road and Grandfield Avenue, with vehicular accesses to each.The north and south boundaries are flanked by private and communal gardens. Magnificent mature trees line the site’s boundaries and its entrances.

The essence of the design was to retain and enhance this very special wooded and leafy setting with a sensitive intervention of buildings.The new buildings nestle within

Design & Desire To maximise the site, the new buildings are set in a linear arrangement along the longest dimension, the east-west axis of the site

Large windows, often floor to ceiling, invite the greenery of the outside into the apartments

the boughs of the existing trees. Outlook and views are optimised and southerly orientation is maximised, whilst the privacy and outlook of adjoining neighbours are respected.

Affordability is key The building forms are simple; pitched roof buildings and turrets, evocative of tree-houses and barns.The materials complement the forms and the setting; timber cladding and slate tiles and cladding.

The apartment blocks have a maximum of four flats per floor, arranged in a pin wheel around the lift and stair core.The internal layouts are spacious and the living spaces make the most of southerly and westerly orientations. All the homes are at least dual aspect.The houses have south-facing private rear gardens and the apartments have balconies or terraces, each of which has been orientated to take advantage of views and aspect.The houses have kitchen diners with separate living rooms.They also have a study room which can be used as a home office.

To maximise the re-development potential of the site, the new buildings are set in a linear arrangement along the longest dimension, the east-west axis of the site.

The 4-storey apartment blocks book-end a terrace of 3-storey houses and address both site entrances.

The development offers a small range of one and two bedroom apartments aimed specifically at first time buyers, either couples or singles or households with one child, looking for their first rung on the property ladder.

There are 12 ‘New Build Homebuy’ apartments in a mix of one and twobedrooms in the easterly block.

Affordability has been key to all aspects of the development. Firstly shares as low as 25% have been offered to enable those on low incomes to purchase a home on the

All units were reserved by local priority applicants on the launch day

site. Secondly the construction techniques and design are all focused to saving energy and keep utility bills low for residents.

Holistic approach Sustainability has been a high priority at Outlook Place. A holistic approach has been taken throughout the design, construction and management of the whole development.The scheme has achieved the high end of Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3.The buildings were constructed using a highly thermally

efficient pre-insulated light gauge steel external wall system which is manufactured off site, thereby greatly reducing construction time and site wastage. All of the homes benefit from solar water heating.The apartments have whole house ventilation and a heat recovery system.The houses incorporate rainwater harvesting and composting facilities.

The existing vehicular accesses have been retained and a new one-way system t adopted.The road is kept to the

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Design & Desire The development seamlessly integrates the latest technologies with its architecture, promoting sustainability alongside contemporary living

The homes all benefit from solar water heating

northern side of the site. 36 car parking spaces are located off this route. 1:1 cycle parking is provided in safe and secure lockups.

Pitched roof buildings and turrets are evocative of tree-houses and barns

Priority for local applicants The development was promoted to local priority applicants already living in the Watford local authority area.There was a lot of close liaison with both the local council and also the local Homebuy Agent to ensure those most in need were aware of the scheme and had an opportunity to express an interest. On the launch day, there was a huge amount of interest and all units were reserved by local priority applicants on the day. In addition a substantial reserve list of applicants was collected as a back-up, should any of the sales fall through. Sales legally completed within days of the handover date.

All the homes meet full Lifetime Homes standards and the Home and Communities Agency’s Design and Quality Standards.

This development seamlessly integrates the latest technologies with its architecture, promoting sustainability alongside contemporary living. Outlook Place has been successful in providing high quality affordable homes in a range of tenures to meet affordable housing needs in this part of Watford.

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Model agency From October 2011, the rights of agency workers are to be radically enhanced by the implementation of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010. Edward Goodwyn, Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP, asks ‘will using agency workers cost you more?’

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he new regulations give effect to the Temporary Agency Workers Directive, published by the European Union in 2008. The intention of the Regulations, set to come into force on 1 October this year, is to provide basic working and employment conditions for agency workers which are no less favourable than if such workers had been recruited directly by the employer.

New rights from day one From day one of their appointment, the Regulations provide that agency workers will be entitled to some basic employment rights as permanent staff.

From 1 October 2011, from the start of a worker’s assignment (not the end of the 12-week qualifying period which needs to be completed for the right to equal treatment in relation to basic working and employment conditions to apply), an agency worker has the right to be treated no less favourably than a comparable employee or worker in the hirer’s establishment in relation to “collective facilities and amenities”, unless less favourable treatment is objectively justified.

What are collective facilities and amenities?

A canteen or other similar facilities; a workplace crèche; transport services (in this context, local pick up and drop offs, transport between sites; not company car allowances or season ticket loans); toilet/ shower facilities; staff common room; waiting room; mother and baby room; prayer room; food and drinks machines; car parking.

An agency worker also has the right to be told of any relevant vacancies in the hirer during their assignment, in order

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to be given the same opportunity as a comparable employee or worker to find permanent employment with the hirer.

Rights after 12 weeks of the assignment Agency workers will also receive enhanced employment rights after 12 continuous weeks of an assignment with the same hirer, including the right to receive the same pay, holiday entitlement, overtime, commission and, in some cases, bonus payments as permanent staff doing the same job. Employers should note that whilst the obligation to pay the workers equivalent to the comparator employees, the additional cost borne by the agency company is likely to be passed down to the end user company.

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Employers should seek to engage with their agency suppliers to agree a joint approach to the Regulations, especially insofar an information sharing to understand which worker may be entitled to an increase.

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Drainage & Wastewater

What lies beneath

Delta Geo-Drain Quattro is a four-layer sheet that features outstanding drainage capacity for handling unusually large quantities of water

With basement construction having solid walls to withstand the water pressures in the surrounding earth, the task of achieving a dry, warm, ‘homely’ interior might seem a little daunting. Brian Davison of Delta Membrane Systems looks at how this can be done.

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t may seem an odd statement to make, but when it comes to ensuring basements become useable spaces, it is better practice to allow penetrating water into the property rather than trying to hold it back from the inside.

The obvious thought is to stop the water from entering the building.To achieve this we would have to put a barrier on the wall – either on the external (or positive) face of the building, or the internal (negative).

Both have disadvantages.

Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by a liquid when it is at rest.The main factors influencing it are the density of the liquid (in this case, water) the effects of gravity, and the depth, or ‘head’, of the amassed water. Drainage conditions in the land abutting the wall will also have an influence.

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As all of these are variable, and other influences may have a bearing (such as local temperature conditions), each individual job will have different figures to work to.

BS 8102:2009 tells us that at the design stage the important factors that should be assessed are the likely highest level of the water table, the drainage characteristics of the soil and other site-specific properties.

Water infiltration The barrier methods include a trowelapplied asphalt-based material, ‘peel and stick’ bitumen sheets, cementitious slurry, multi-coat render systems or plastic cavity drain membranes. If work is to be carried out on the positive face, this would almost certainly involve a significant amount of excavation work.

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Again, BS 8102:2009 states that a risk assessment should be carried out which considers the long-term water pressures, the effects of surface water infiltration and the use of external drainage and cut-off walls.

The British Cement Association has produced a design guide on basement waterproofing, which emphasises the fact that free-draining soils present fewer problems than clays, which tend to be impermeable.The guide tells us of the importance of determining soil type and, in particular, its drainage characteristics. Some soils contain chemicals that may harm both the structure and the waterproofing system, and the recommendation is to check the ground for materials that are detrimental, such as peat and sulphates.

Hydrostatic pressure Perforated land drainage pipes should be fitted to evacuate any water from the site. Depending on the soil type, it may be necessary to include a geotextile above the pipe to ensure the water gets through, but soil and other fines remain in place to avoid blockages. t

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Drainage & Wastewater These drains would connect either to a soakaway, or a chamber for rodding access.

There is also the option of connecting the pipes to a chamber that has a pumping facility which may be demanded by the soil type or the position of the pipe’s outlet compared with the rest of the nearby ground levels.Whatever method is employed, it must be maintainable.

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Once backfilled – with permeable aggregate being placed immediately above the perforated pipe to ensure effective drainage – the earth and any remaining hydrostatic pressure have a positive effect on barriers, as they would push the material against the wall to give enhanced performance to the installation.

If fitted on the internal faces, another skin has to be created for these damp proofing materials to work properly.This additional skin would include a cavity that would be filled with a lean-mix concrete to put suitable pressure on the waterproofing system to help prevent it peeling from the substrate through the effects of hydrostatic pressure.

Drainage channel However, this is an involved method of construction with significant reliance on the abilities of the operatives carrying out the work.With the cavity drainage membrane system, which actually allows water to penetrate to the internal face of the wall, the biggest risk factor – namely the preparation of the substrate – has been eliminated.There is no reliance on a chemical or adhesive bonding to the structure, as the membrane is mechanically fixed, and any imperfections in the structure are irrelevant.

Water penetrating the wall meets a plastic sheet featuring dimples that act as a drainage channel. Gravity then takes the

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water to a drainage channel at floor level which, in turn, is connected to a sump for collection. A typical product for walls is the Delta MS-500 which is made from high density polyethylene.While the membrane itself is just 0.6mm thick, it features 8mm studs on the wall-side and it is these studs that create the drainage channel.The drainage capacity is 135 litres/minute/metre or 8,100 litres/hour/metre – well in excess of the likely demands.The construction provides more than 1,800 dimples/m2, giving an air volume between the studs of about 5.3 litres/m2.This dimpled sheet offers a compressive strength of greater than 250kN/m2.

Early warning systems The sumps and pumps come in a variety of sizes, capable of handling differing quantities of water, from 6,000 litres per hour to some 20,000+ litres per hour.The selection

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For added peace of mind, alarms, telemetry systems and emergency power supply can be fitted to all Delta’s sumps to give a very early warning of any problems with evacuation.

All the waste water that finds its way to a sump unit is then pumped to a suitable drainage outlet which may be a soil vent pipe with a non-return valve, boss or saddle clamp, or just pumped into an outside drain or soak away. After all, it’s just ground water. www.deltamembranes.com

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Forbo Allura – luxury vinyl tiles with a difference Forbo Flooring System’s international design team has developed an architecturally inspiring Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection – Allura – which combines design excellence with European manufacturing quality and impressive environmental credentials.

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omprising an all new collection of Woods, Abstracts, Stones and Ceramics, Allura represents a step change in LVT design and application potential. Every design is unique and Forbo has exploited the very latest advances in digital printing technology to introduce dramatic and vivid aesthetic effects, resulting in a floor covering collection with exceptionally broad appeal across all sectors – from retail, hospitality and leisure applications to general commercial, healthcare and education.

Allura’s new Wood effects include authentic and traditional ranges, portraying the natural warmth and beauty of time honoured favourites such as oak, pines and cherry, and ultra modern ‘abstract woods’ which add a more contemporary and stylish feel.These tiles are supplied in ‘plank’ format to add to their realistic appearance, with sizes and embossed finishes specially selected to reflect each timber type.

Highly personalised A particularly innovative development, and a showcase for Forbo’s digital printing capabilities, is the Abstract range which features metal and organic designs

alongside subtle textile effects. It also includes cleverly blended ‘Lines’ and solid coloured ‘Unis’ which enable specifiers to deliver highly personalised floor design schemes.

Natural stone, concrete, slate, and metal designs can be found within the Stone range, including oxidised and aged iron oblong tiles and ‘A Range of Shades’ tiles, with sophisticated tone-on-tone hues that provide subtle character to larger spaces.

A special highlight is the Allura Ceramics range.These unique tiles have a 2.5mm homogenous construction and boast innovative chip mixes and design effects that closely resemble terrazzo, concrete and granite flooring.They are ideal for use in retail environments and other expansive heavy traffic areas as their size and structure heightens the overall design aesthetic, whilst reducing installation cost and maintenance.

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Dimensionally stable New Allura is not only differentiated by design but also by technical performance.

All tiles in the collection (with the exception of the Ceramics) are made using a dimensionally stable glass fleece interlayer to avoid shrinkage and have a tough calendared wearlayer and flexible PUR finish.They are offered in two different qualities – Allura Premium (with a wearlayer of 0.7mm) and Allura 0.55 – to ensure there is a tile to meet the performance criteria of every location.

Manufacture of Allura LVT at one of Forbo’s European production sites means that the collection meets the highest European standards and is REACH (Registration Evaluation Authority and Restriction of Chemicals) compliant. BRE A/A+ rated and stocked in Europe, shorter delivery times and competitive pricing can also be achieved.

For further information and a copy of the new Allura brochure please call 0844 822 3928 or visit www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/ moreinfo

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Summer style from British Ceramic Tile Whether you’re looking for something soothing & restful or something with a bit more pizzazz, the summer product launch from British Ceramic Tile will have a range to suit many of your needs.

The latest launch showcases new products designed to enhance and complement two of the existing ranges.The addition of the Brighton Neutrals tiles introduces a softer, more subtle look to the Brighton range of tiles.The complementary tones of Truffle, Ivory, Beige & Grey allow you to add a warm glow to your bathroom, and can be used as standalone tiles, or mixed with one of the two coordinating strips to help create feature panels.The linear design of the tiles matches that of the existing Brighton wall tiles, so allows the range to be mixed & matched.The wall tiles are available in a 248x398mm size and the strips in a 398x50mm size.

The diverse colour palette of the Creative Colours range has further been expanded to include eight tiles in a 198x198mm size including three completely new colours – Latte, Aubergine (shown) and Cobalt Blue. In addition to the new size of wall tiles, a coordinating insert and strip are also available in four colourways.

The Paris decor pieces have a contemporary mosaic design and

platinum highlights and are available in a 198x198mm size for the inserts and a 198x50mm size for the strips.They can be teamed with either the new coloured wall tiles, or with a gloss white to enable the range to be used in either bathroom or kitchen environments. marketing@britishceramictile.com 038

Planet: the heart of Partitioning Resist the passage of sound Planet Partitioning, the UK’s largest independent partitioning specialist, has completed a prestigious fit-out for the with Ancon Wall ties must meet the acoustic performance requirements of ‘Type A’ as outlined in Approved Document E to be suitable for use in internal separating walls of new-build attached dwellings.With the launch of the HRT4 275mm, Ancon is the only manufacturer with a Part E compliant acoustic wall tie for a 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm or 150mm cavity.The HRT4 can be used with all approved robust details for cavity masonry separating walls thereby eliminating the need for precompletion sound testing.The HRT4 is a Type 4 tie suitable for use in external walls of domestic houses up to 10 metres in height. info@ancon.co.uk

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Sunderland Royal Hospital as part of its newly built, four storey wing housing a state-of-theart ICCU (Intensive Coronary Care Unit).

Planet harnessed the latest in liquid crystal glass technology with its Spacelite product for the facades, doors and dividing walls of the 18 single bed rooms within the ICCU; and also constructed a double glazed 30/30 fire-rated window, with integral blinds, in the rear wall of each room. An intuitive in-room control system allows each wall and blind to be individually operated, providing privacy and dignity for marketing@planetpartitioning.co.uk 039 patients at the flick of switch.

InterfaceFLOR unveils new collections This year, at Clerkenwell Design Week, InterfaceFLOR transformed its London showroom to reflect an edgy interpretation of classic fables. Designed to excite and inspire while providing a dramatic backdrop for the launch of its eagerly anticipated “Once Upon A Tile” Collection.To launch the new collection, InterfaceFLOR joined forces with design and trend specialist agency, Checkland Kindleysides, to provide a thought provoking insight to the inspiration behind the imaginative designs. Reflecting the trends of the moment, whilst evoking nostalgia for all things past, these latest collections include a wide variety of colours, textures and installation techniques, allowing customers to create an ultra-modern interior with a certain timeless quality. interface.uk@interfaceflor.eu

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Floors Walls & Ceilings James Latham launches exclusive flooring range As part of its extensive range of solid and engineered wood flooring, James Latham’s new dedicated flooring division is now offering PAR-KY® on an exclusive basis.

Using long boards and the distinctive bevel, PAR-KY® veneered floors by Shinnoki, maintain the look and feel of solid wood flooring, but because they use 25 times less wood than solid wood flooring, as well as no formaldehyde during the manufacturing process, plus environmentally friendly hardened lacquer, they offer significant environmental benefits.

PAR-KY® is also easy to care for and install. Its ‘uniclic’ jointing system means you can fit the boards yourself without the need for glue. PAR-KY® also uses a layer of cork to produce the feel and sound of walking on a solid wood floor.

PAR-KY by Shinnoki prefinished real wood veneered MDF panels are also available in a range of species to match PAR-KY flooring.

Paul Latham, who heads Latham’s new flooring division said, “We now deliver a more rounded and comprehensive offering to architects, designers, flooring contractors and flooring retailers and

the addition of this latest exclusive product to an already impressive range of solid and engineered wood flooring, coupled with the fact that we carry information about adhesives, screeds, underlays and liquid DPM, means that our flooring customers are extremely well catered for.” marketing@lathams.co.uk 044

Dulux Trade helps Dulux Trade adds life to listed cottage St Teresa’s shine! The interior of Rose Cottage, a grade II listed cottage in The interior of St Teresa’s Church in Glasgow has undergone a complete transformation using a striking range of shades from the Dulux Trade portfolio.

A tailored colour scheme was created for the church by Page\Park Architects, as part of a restoration project for its 50th anniversary.The main emphasis for the refurbishment was on brightening the building to restore the church back to its former glory.To achieve this, Page\ Park Architects drew colour inspiration from the original features of the building, with emphasis on the vibrant hues of the church’s stained glass windows. duluxtraderesponse@tangerinepr.com

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Fallowfield, Manchester, has been dramatically transformed using a selection of Dulux Trade coatings. Dulux Trade Vinyl Matt and Dulux Trade Satinwood were selected to restore the home by property renovation and interior design company, Moregeous Design, aiming to achieve a balance of modern contemporary styling, with ‘shabby chic’ period charm. A testament to the property’s high quality design and finish, Rose Cottage was featured on the popular ITV program, May The Best House Win, and was awarded first place after gaining the highest score.

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Sikkens cycles to success Coatings from the premium woodcare brand, Sikkens, have been used in the creation of a new £1.5m cycle centre located in the heart of the National Forest.

Sikkens Cetol BL 21 plus and Cetol BL 31 woodstains were selected to enhance, preserve and protect the exterior timber on Hicks Lodge cycling centre.This includes a bike hire shop, visitor centre and a café, all of which are surrounded by eight miles of new off-road cycling trails. Jerry Tseng, Architectural Associate at Pick Everard specified a range of Sikkens products to enhance the appearance of the timber and deliver a sustainable, durable finish. duluxtraderesponse@tangerinepr.com

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Schlüter® DITRA shaped by perfect geometry After nearly two and a half decades in the market, Schlüter®-DITRA remains the leading unsurpassed uncoupling membrane for tiled and natural stone installations.

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ut rather than just its name or distinctive orange colour, it is the unique geometry of this product that has really shaped its success over the past twenty years.

For centuries tiles have been successfully installed by incorporating an uncoupling layer between the tile assembly and the substrate, however this alone does not ensure a high-performance tile installation.

The tile covering must be well supported so that loads can be distributed through

the assembly to the base substrate without damaging the tile covering.

This is where Schlüter®-DITRA comes in. It is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square cavities, each cut back in a dovetail configuration and an anchoring fleece laminated to its underside.The tile adhesive mechanically locks with the cut-back indentations on the topside of the matting, eliminating the need for further anchoring mesh, which would inhibit the movement capabilities of the mat.This unique, patented geometry allows Schlüter®-DITRA to absorb lateral movement in each direction, something that other products cannot reliably achieve.

High load resistance The uncoupling effect that this provides neutralises tensions between the substrate and tiled covering, whilst also providing a high load resistance. It’s also waterproof with a high vapour diffusion rating, and with the added benefit of interconnected air channels it allows moisture to evaporate from the substrate, e.g green screeds.

Ian Knifton,Technical Manager at SchlüterSystems, comments, “As the market leader in innovative tiling products we are aware that the primary reasons for cracked, loose and uneven tiles are movements caused by loading, changes in temperature and changes in moisture content.When an installation is subjected to these movements, stresses can develop between the layered components, meaning that a tile assembly must be able to perform well under load whilst also provide flexibility within the shear plane.”

“This is where Schlüter®-DITRA shines through. It has succeeded over the last 20 plus years because of its unique geometry – a patented dovetail shape design within the square recesses, plus a single laminated anchoring fleece on the underside.We’ve looked at similar

products on the market but there is simply nothing else like Schlüter®-DITRA. Since it utilizes geometric flexibility in the shear plane rather than material flexibility, the advantages of uncoupling are achieved without sacrificing load-distribution capabilities of the tile assembly.

“Thus it is this combination of geometric flexibility in the shear plane and support in the normal direction that allows Schlüter®-DITRA to protect the tile layer from stresses and ensure that every tile installation lasts as long as it is designed to.”

CPD courses You can learn more about Schlüter®DITRA at The Schlüter Online Academy, the very first e-learning facility in the tiling industry. It is a complete online learning management system which provides free 24 hour access to a wealth of product and continuing professional development (CPD) courses, aimed at building the knowledge and confidence of people throughout the industry.To sign up for the Schlüter Online Academy, visit ww.elearningatschluter.co.uk and click on Register.

With over 7,000 products in its range, Schlüter-Systems has an essential role to play in every professional tiling project.

To find out how it can help you to create more beautiful and longer lasting installations, contact Schlüter-Systems now.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation VMZINC sees red LokFacade: stylish cladding from at The Rock RigiSystems ‘The Rock’ in Bury, designed by Building Design Partnership, has already become one of the northwest’s prime retail, leisure and residential hubs.

VMZINC’s 0.8mm standing seam vertical panel façade system in subtle PIGMENTO® Red not only gives the development visual distinctiveness but provides the ideal accompaniment to the expansively glazed retail shopfronts.The pre-weathered façades will retain their colour while developing a natural self-protecting patina, so maintenance requirements for the £350m development and 397 new apartments will be minimal. Other PIGMENTO shades include green and blue. vmzinc.uk@umicore.com

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Orbis Premier for flagship BUPA care home Orbis Premier stainless steel handles and door furniture from Laidlaw Solutions have been used in DWA Architects’ design of Warren Lodge, a new purpose-built BUPA care home in Ashford, Kent. Built to provide specialist dementia care facilities, Orbis Premier has been used on all interior doors including those of the 64 en-suite rooms. Laidlaw was also briefed to supply newly designed matching rails with concealed fittings and scheduled door signage, fire door bar, tape barrier and bathroom fittings such as grab rails, toilet roll and brush holders, coat hooks and soap dishes. shafiq.sharif@laidlaw.net

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Designed to provide a cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing cladding solution for soffits, fascias, canopies and external walls, LokFacade is available in standard widths of 150, 200 and 300mm but can also be supplied in an almost limitless range of non-standard widths. A particular feature of LokFacade is the very simple installation procedure; the first panel is fixed in place to the substrate, and subsequent panels are then simply pushed into place, together with mineral fibre insulation in the void behind the exterior facade depending on thermal requirements. LokFacade is available with two facade profiles, designed to fit either flush or with a shadow line. rigisystems@atticus.uk.com

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LRWA leading the liquid industry The LRWA (Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association) were proud sponsors of the Liquid Applied Waterproofing category at the National Roofing Awards, a category well supported with a record 29 entries from LRWA members. Almost every type of roof was represented in the entries: from built-up roofs to green roofs, coating only and even heritage projects, illustrating how much the liquid industry has evolved and demonstrating that liquid applied systems provide incredibly versatile roof waterproofing solutions.The finalists showed a variety of work including waterproofing multiple raised seam copper sheeted roofs, a large apartment complex roof that required a flame free application, and high security site that housed military products. info@lrwa.org.uk 051

On guard with WoodGuard WoodGuard® Color Pro is a surface impregnation product, whose technology is a real market breakthrough as it enhances the aesthetics of a wood’s natural characteristics.WoodGuard® Color Pro chemistry offers a ‘TRIPLE ACTION’ Protection against water, oil, stains and pollution (due to fluorinated acrylic copolymers); UV (as a result of UV absorbers acting like a permanent ‘sun cream’); and ageing (due to light-fast pigments).WoodGuard® Color Professional treatment on cladding has a 10 year AXA Insurance Company guarantee for water repellency.The WoodGuard® Color Pro range of products are formulated with environmentally-friendly components; water-based, non-toxic, non-hazardous, and come with low odour and a low VOC content. contactus@guardindustry.com 053

Superglass launches ‘full-fill’ rolls The first-ever rolls of mineral wool insulation to fully fill cavity walls in houses have been launched by leading independent manufacturer Superglass.

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market. Due to the width of its two production lines, Superglass is the only UK manufacturer capable of producing it in three 455mm widths in one roll. Superwall Roll 36 is BBA-approved, manufactured almost entirely (84%) from recycled glass bottles, it is CFC and HCFC free, has zero ODP and GWP, and is BRE Green Guide rated to A+. sales@superglass.co.uk

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Eurobond increases composite panel range Eurobond Laminates, the UK’s leading manufacturer of stone wool composite panel systems, has announced that it has added the option of stainless steel to its range of external architectural composite panels.

In a move to continually adapt to the needs of its wide range of customers this development will add yet another choice to Eurobond’s ever increasing product options.

“At Eurobond Laminates we are always seeking to enhance and stretch the performance of our products and are therefore delighted to announce that we have extended our stainless steel panel offer to include the internal face of our Europanel® and Rockspan® panel systems,” said Richard Wigley, Marketing Manager.

“This development perfectly complements our Firemaster® series of internal wall and ceiling panels which is already available with stainless steel applied to one or both faces”.

The result of this new addition to the range is that Eurobonds external and internal panel systems can not only be specified to

create attractive external wall envelopes and compartmentalise internal spaces but also ensures that the entire building is lined with stainless steel throughout. Employing grade 304 austenitic stainless steel, more usually referred to as “18/8” stainless, this durable material has exceptional hygiene, low maintenance, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning properties to meet the challenges from a wide range of industries.When the excellent fire resistance performance of all Eurobond panels systems is also taken into consideration it creates an extremely impressive solution to building wall envelope challenges.This product offer is available immediately and Eurobond Sales are ready to provide this new option as part of the high quality building solutions that have become the hallmark of Eurobond Laminates. sales@eurobond.co.uk

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Metrotile joins in holiday spirit

Flag-Soprema launches flexible photovoltaics

Following the successful application of Metrotile Lightweight Steel Roofing Systems to the Clubhouse at Unison Holiday Park, Croyde, Metrotile was chosen once again to provide roofing for five new blocks of holiday accommodation.

Charcoal Metrotile Slate profiles were applied to the roofs of the new buildings by contractors Midas Construction Ltd. Midas Construction’s Project Manager John Chapman states, “I always find Metrotile very easy to work with.The profiles can be applied to a very low pitch, while the low space requirements ensure there aren’t hundreds of heavy pallets filling up the site.”

Soprasolar® Duo is a lightweight, flexible waterproofing membrane containing interconnected photovoltaic cells.

It enables flat roofs which cannot support the weight of PV frames to be used for solar power generation.

The system includes inverters, monitoring software and optional weather station and can be used up to a 5° pitch. Soprasolar Fix uses rigid photovoltaic modules, but frames do not penetrate the waterproofing layer.With no moving parts, energy creation is silent and optimum generation is guaranteed even in diffused sunlight or when panels are not fully clean. Both options are supported by a fully underwritten 20 year warranty. enquiries@flag-soprema.co.uk 056

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Meta-Slate® help make Centenary!

Pupils and teachers at a primary school in Carlisle, Cumbria are benefiting from a new school hall extension featuring Meta-Slate®, an innovative slate-effect metal roofing sheet system produced by Carlisle-based manufacturer Steadmans.The roof structure of the Centenary Hall at Armathwaite Community Primary School utilised over 500 linear metres of Meta-Slate® which incorporates all the benefits and speed of pre-engineered metal roofing yet offers the appearance of natural slate.The traditional effect of the roof was further enhanced by utilising Steadmans complementary colour coded dry verge system. info@steadmans.co.uk 058 Respond online www.fca-magazine.com or using free reader enquiry card

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Eurobond blends the benefits The new Rainspan ArGeTon terracotta architectural facade system is the culmination of joint development between Eurobond Laminates and Telling Architectural.

The design freedom provided by ArGeTon’s facade system is perfectly complemented by Rainspan’s proven ‘life-of-the-building’ performance to offer a building solution that matches fast track construction techniques with the architectural excellence demanded from modern building envelopes. In addition to its aesthetics, the system provides a cost-effective solution, is fast to install, easy to integrate and fully guaranteed.

The Rainspan system is fully tested and has been developed as a robust, interlocking, insulated panel, with long fire-rated spans and an ease of installation that creates a quick, weathertight building envelope.This is the perfect structural support for the Telling Architectural ArGeTon facade.The system blends together the benefits of a composite panel and a rainscreen application to provide greater freedom for architectural expression.The panel is finished with an external flat profile creating an ‘in-plane’ surface to receive the facade carrier.

Great Masters rely on Fermacell The weight bearing capability of Fermacell gypsum fibre boards was a key factor in it being specified for the new Hepworth Wakefield art gallery in Yorkshire. Fermacell has been used on all internal walls and, given the gallery’s clean aesthetic lines, it was the ideal choice as visual joints can be minimized, whilst meeting the weight hanging criteria for hanging artwork.

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The system has been put through its paces both in terms of weather and air tightness testing to Centre for Window and Cladding Technology [CWCT] standards and the rigorous performance requirements of BS476 Part 22 fire resistance test.

On both counts the Rainspan ArGeTon system passed and achieved excellent CWCT results with an impressive two hours fire resistance.

Simon Thomas Eurobond Managing Director said, “We are very excited about this new addition to our portfolio of Rainspan Panel systems.The launch has been made possible by working closely with our partners Telling Architectural, UK licence holders for the sale of ArGeTon®.We hope this collaborative approach will provide building owners, specifiers and installers with the assurance that the system as a whole will continue to perform, for the design life of the building.” sales@eurobond.co.uk 059

Kingspan check in at The Savoy Kingspan Insulated Panels have been used in a £220m retrofit of London’s Savoy Hotel, returning the building to its Edwardian and art deco splendour while at the same time embracing the latest insulation technology. MWC Contracts (Roofing) Ltd used the very latest in pre-engineered, insulated panel technology from Kingspan Insulated Panels to create new roofing for the Thames Room and the Beaufort Bar in the foyer area of the hotel. 240m2 of Kingspan KS1000 Lo-Pitch (LP), a high specification low pitched roof system and approximately 150m2 of KS1000 RW, a through fixed trapezoidal profiled system, both in Goosewing info@kingspanpanels.com 060 Grey Kingspan XL Forte™ were installed.

STYROFOAM helps win sustainability award An office building featuring STYROFOAM-A insulation from Dow Building Solutions has won ‘Best Sustainable Development’ in the prestigious LABC Construction Excellence awards scheme.The office is part of the new Carbon Neutral Business Zone (CaNeBuZo) in Lincolnshire, which aims to be the UK’s first fossil fuel free business park. It features a series of earth-bunded buildings on a former garage site blighted with contamination. Dow’s STYROFOAM–A insulation to a thickness of 300mm was used as external insulation for the distinctive, circular building. STYROFOAM–A is produced using recycled carbon dioxide as a blowing agent which gives it a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than five.

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Cladding

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f a building is structurally sound and of an appropriate design, one of the most logical, cost effective and sustainable ways to overcome its failings is by overcladding with a Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated facade system.

Ceramic granite overcladding is an excellent way to transform the appearance of an ugly, outdated and shabby building and dramatically improve its thermal efficiency and life expectancy, as Brian Newell, CEO of Shackerley Holdings Group Limited, explains.

This approach allows for dramatic aesthetic improvements to be made, matching any new build project in terms of style and finish, and can extend a building’s life expectancy by several decades. Highly effective thermal and acoustic insulation can be installed behind the facades, thereby increasing thermal efficiency, eliminating condensation risks and allowing the building to ‘breathe’.

Ceramic granite is one of the most versatile, long lasting, maintenance free overcladding solutions available. Made entirely from natural constituents without bonding agents or resins, this innovative material is exceptionally hardwearing, impermeable, totally inert, unaffected by UV light and resistant to graffiti damage.

Limitless aesthetic design There are almost limitless aesthetic design options as ceramic granite can be fashioned to replicate the appearance of almost any naturally occurring stone with throughbody patterns, rich colouration and a wide range of natural and polished finishes.

Completely free from fissures and flaws which weaken quarried stone in its original state, fully vitrified ceramic granite offers a proven, engineered façade solution with known performance. Slabs of just 12mm thick offer outstanding building protection.

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exterior therefore compare very favourably with naturally quarried stone.

Quality certified Any ceramic cladding panel with a surface area greater than 0.1m2 used externally above first floor level must be mechanically fixed (BS 5385 Part 2). Shackerley’s Queen’s Award winning Sureclad system enables prefabricated ceramic granite slabs measuring up to 1.8m x 1.3m to be mechanically fixed to a high grade (T6) aluminium substructure using a patented undercut stainless steel anchor system, resulting in an exceptionally strong stressfree fix. All panels are meshed, pre-drilled, cut to size and prefabricated in Shackerley’s ISO9001 quality certified production facilities and are delivered to site with preformed straps or brackets ready mounted onto the panels.

The system is extremely flexible with a wide range of component parts, profiles

and adjustable brackets, which makes it ideal for retro-fit applications where the planarity of existing facades may no longer be perfect, and where different design zones may need to be accommodated.

A Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated facade system offers a sustainable refurbishment solution which can be evaluated in line with the ‘Life Cycle Assessment’ of the building.The Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and summary rating of ‘A+’ relevant to the environmental performance of the elements of the system are contained in BRE’s ‘Green Guide to Specification’.

For further information please contact Shackerley (Holdings) Group Limited, Tel: 0800 783 0391 or visit www.shackerley.com info@shackerley.com

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Landscaping & Surfaces Wellingborough is streets ahead with Ultrascape Ultrascape’s Pro-Bed HS, Pro-Prime and Flowpoint have played a major role in regenerating Wellingborough’s town centre.

The £2m initiative, financed by Growth Area Funding through Northants Development Company, involved making significant improvements to Wellingborough town’s principal streets, footpaths and public spaces.The council’s aim was to make the town centre more accessible, convenient and safer for pedestrians while maintaining access to the town for vehicles. High quality paving on footways and around pedestrian crossings has created a more accessible, integrated and pedestrian-friendly environment.The fresh new look to the streets provides more space for pedestrians, with improved road crossings, and a rejuvenation of public spaces. A dedicated bus lane has also been introduced, giving bus priority to encourage public transport use.

Wellingborough Council in conjunction with PGR Construction specified Ultrascape’s Pro-Bed HS Bedding Mortar, Pro-Prime Slurry Primer and Flowpoint Rapid Set Flowable Grout for use by the main contractor May Gurney and Engineering Consultant WSP to lay the Tegula block paving,York Sandstone, Chinese Granite kerbs and setts.The work was carried out in two phases with initial

Addagrip is work of art The Yaa Asantewaa Arts and Community Centre in London W9 has recently undergone a complete makeover to its forecourt as part of a major rebuild, partly funded by the Lottery and Art Council.True Grip Ltd, an approved Addagrip contractor installed 6mm Terracotta, Rhine Gold and Carbon Addaset at a depth of 18mm, creating the eye-catching and precise layout.

Addaset, a resin bound surfacing system, provides a porous, hard wearing and low maintenance surface using a range of natural or recycled aggregates. It is flexible and resistant to cracking and can be applied to an asphalt or concrete base.

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improvements being made to Sheep Street and Silver Street using Ultrascape’s BS 7533 Compliant Mortar Paving System. Ultrascape Pro Bed HS fine bedding concrete was supplied in 30 tonne bulk silos. Perfect for large schemes where high volumes of bedding concrete are required at the touch of a button. It provides a bedding base that conforms to the strict requirements of BS 7533. enquiries@instarmac.co.uk

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Flying colours with RSL & the RAF RSL (Resin Surfaces Limited) have supplied their Resucoat HB for an RAF hanger used for the servicing of military aeroplanes.The brief was that the area required a flooring system which would assist with light reflection and be durable to the requirements of the work area. Resucoat HB is a two-pack solvent free, high build epoxy resin system for application as an industrial floor coating duty coating. Resucoat H.B. can be applied at a thickness from 400 to 600 microns in two coats.The coloured info@resinsurfaces.co.uk high gloss finish is durable and hard wearing and the chosen colour creates a reflective finish to meet the client’s requirements.

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Long Rake Spar: the Natural Selection Long Rake Spar are specialists in the supply of quality hard landscaping products and producers of washed, screened and dried aggregate granules.Their Natural Selection range includes a comprehensive choice of decorative gravels, chippings, pebbles, cobbles, slate and rockery stone.The Grantex® Range of products is their broad range of high performance aggregates for anti-skid, traffic management and dried products for resin bound or bonded surfacing. Goldpath is their self-binding, naturally compacting, decorative surface for paths and EcoRoc is a range of recycled products (waste or reject materials in the brick, ceramic, construction, tiling and smelting industries) admin@longrakespar.co.uk 067 and substrates for Green Roofing.

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Go wild with Coronet Turf!

Beneficial to wildlife, low maintenance, beautiful and great PR are just some of the attributes that a Wild Flower Turf Meadow can bring. Add in biodiversity for BREEAM points and the code for sustainable housing, drought tolerance, carbon and pollutant capture, nectar rich and low cost and it sounds too good to be true!

Flower Turf Roofs are another huge success and include 840m² of turf for the Visitor Centre at the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast of Ireland, still going strong since 2006 and more recently 1250m² for Paultons Park in Hampshire.

For a quick guide as to how it works please download a free three minute explanatory video at www. wildflowerturf/video/fca

With experience in successfully growing its Wild Flower Turf since 2003, Coronet Turf has devised a unique system that guarantees wildflower meadows that are sustainable year on year. Around the country, meadows established from turf and up to seven years old, are reported as going from strength to strength, producing a beautiful succession of flowers, and fantastic biodiversity.

The business is currently working with a number of groups to help create wildlife friendly environments for species such as bees, butterflies, voles and slow worms.These organisations include The Natural History Museum, Sainsbury’s,The Environment Agency and Natural England as well as a number of Olympic projects.Wild

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Kitchens & Bathrooms

Kingkraft provides ‘Changing Places’ facility at Chester Zoo Chester Zoo is the UK’s number one Zoo with over 7000 animals and 400 different species including some of the most exotic and endangered species on the planet.

With 1.4 million visitors a year, the zoo is an all year round attraction and therefore facilities need to be world class. Kingkraft was chosen by Chester Zoo to help undertake refurbishment in the Jubilee toilets and provide equipment suitable for a ‘Changing Places’ toilet. “We are delighted to announce that we can now offer a fully accessible facility,” said Chris Williams, Zoo Services Manager. “Kingkraft are leaders when it comes to providing accessible bathroom equipment and we are now confident that we can cater to the needs of all our visitors”.

Changing Places toilets are different to standard disabled toilets, catering for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well as other serious impairments such as spinal or brain injuries.

They often need extra facilities to allow them to use toilets comfortably.The Chester Zoo Jubilee toilets now come fully equipped with extra features including an adjustable changing table, ceiling track hoist, and a variable height basin plus enough room for at least two carers.

Kingkraft have been manufacturing and installing assisted bathroom equipment for over 25 years and the knowledge which has been built up over the years has allowed us to offer a full design and installation service. info@kingkraft.co.uk

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Beko celebrate with ‘21’ range

Taplanes clean up with pre-fab solutions

Beko, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of domestic appliances, has launced the Beko 21 range to celebrate the company’s first 21 years of business in the UK.The new range combines simplicity of style with energy efficiency and is aimed at both the private and public sectors. By eliminating excessive styling details, Beko’s new range focuses on features and performance.

Functional simplicity is visible in all details, including new panels, detergent drawers, handles and displays, which feature flowing horizontal lines intersected by distinctive vertical lines to create a blend of contemporary and futuristic.

Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer Taplanes Ltd provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland. With a strong client base including universities, schools, housing associations and several major hotels chains,Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas. Innovative and stylish designs together with product info@taplanes.co.uk 072 reliability ensure Taplanes are the first choice within both the refurbishment and new-build sectors. Size, shape and specification details can all be tailored to suit with full AutoCAD drawings and SolidWorks models provided as required.

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Mereway add to Canterbury range Mereway Kitchens have introduced two fabulous new finishes to their popular Canterbury range; Olive and Pebble, which bring new technology to Mereway in the form of a new soft matt foil finish that’s smooth and velvety to the touch. Canterbury; a shaker style door already successfully available in Spring White, Ivory, Bone and Stone has expanded its range with these new finishes to inject even more modern yet subtle info@merewaykitchens.co.uk 074 tones into the popular shaker style kitchen.

Canterbury is manufactured and finished by Mereway Kitchens in the UK, and made using a two-piece process to create a sharper edge with a fine looking smooth matt finish.

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Kitchens & Bathrooms wedi: get creative in wet rooms and bathrooms wedi, the world recognised brand name synonymous with tiling preparation systems for wet areas, continues to lead the way in creative and practical solutions for wet rooms, walk in showers and bathrooms.

The wedi Fundo system opens up a whole new world of design possibilities for walk-in showers, wet-rooms and bathroom design in general. It gives architects, designers and users the confidence to create solutions with complete design freedom. wedi Fundo designer showers unique combination of wedi Board on the walls and floors in conjunction with the wedi Fundo walk-in shower base provides a complete peace-of-mind solution that’s also quick and easy to install. Key to the success of wedi is the fact that the material itself is completely waterproof – not just ‘moisture resistant’ like some solutions.

In essence, wedi Fundo is a low level shower base constructed with a ready-made fall to the drain position, all ready for tiling in anything from the thinnest mosaic right up to the thickest stone or marble tile or slab. Each unit comes complete with its own specially

designed drain, which includes a polished stainless steel grid.

Design flexibility is at the core of all of the wedi systems and specifiers and builders can select from square, rectangular, round, spiral or quadrant standard shapes, or even have tailor-made designs to exactly suit their requirements!

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Hoyles Shared Bathroom Solution is an effective way to utilise building space.

One bathroom between 2 rooms can save an entire bathroom worth of floor space plus the cost of the sanitary ware.

As well as the obvious money saving benefits the Shared Bathroom Solution provides secure door control, preventing the bathroom being used as a passageway and total privacy for its users. An incorporated advanced assistance alarm automatically releases a door if help is called for and prevents users from hogging the bathroom.

Two doors not enough? Why not add a third door for access from a corridor!

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Kitchens & Bathrooms British Ceramic Tile introduce a modern twist British Ceramic Tile has launched two breathtaking new ranges as part of their signature Laura Ashley collection.

ways (198x50mm).These work perfectly either singly or as a 2 part repeating system.

The Wiston Osaka strip features both a floral and linear design, which can be used independently or with the Wiston Irving Stripe strip. Both strips are available in grey or cream.

Marchmont features a feathered scroll design in a soft French Blue & White.Thanks to the natural flow of the pattern, the tiles designs can be used independently, or together to produce a striking panel or feature wall giving a luxurious feel to any bathroom.The tiles are available in a 248x398mm size.

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The Hinton range adds a modern shine to the Laura Ashley collection.The contemporary mosaic effect tile with sparkling highlights is available in Black & White 248x398mm.The complementary monochrome strip (398x98mm) features a square mosaic design with platinum highlights and can be used with the entire range.

A number of new additions to the existing Wiston range have also been launched to further enhance this popular collection.The new Grey wall tile (198x248mm) features a natural stone finish, with a satin glaze and glossy raindrop highlights. Designed to accompany the new wall tile and coordinate with the existing collection, we’ve created two border designs in complimentary colour

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Polypipe adds to portfolio Leading rainwater system manufacturer Polypipe has added a new, stylish range of guttering and downpipe products to its extensive range of above and below ground waste and drainage products. ‘Elegance’ offers a decorative effect that combines the look of a traditional cast-iron system with all of the product and installation benefits of using PVC-U as the manufacturing material. ‘Elegance’ is a lightweight, low maintenance product suitable for new build and renovation projects; in particular in conservation areas or in areas where older style homes predominate. ronnie.smith@polypipe.com

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Wilo offers a range of rainwater harvesting options through an established understanding of the issues combined with an offer that brings a number of pre-developed solutions that are ideal for contractors and developers alike. Many developers, particularly in drier areas of the country, are beginning to look seriously at the option of rainwater harvesting be used in a number of non-potable applications.Wilo provides a full package service; advice, the pumps, the tank, the filters, and all the ancillaries including the clever electronics if required, along with help in understanding the legislation and regulations that are involved in the process. sales@wilo.co.uk 081

Alumasc’s Flushjoint beats the elements info@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk 082 Alumasc’s contemporary Flushjoint Aluminium Rainwater system has been chosen for a landmark development in Newquay.

Overlooking the famous Fistral Beach, ‘Zinc’ is a bespoke development of 52 apartments from the Acorn Property Group.

The coastal location of Zinc demanded a rainwater system that could withstand the rigours of the Cornish weather whilst offering an appealing, modern aesthetic.The Flushjoint Aluminium rainwater system from Alumasc comprises a contemporary range of extruded aluminium downpipes based on concealed spigots to give a smooth, clean appearance that suited the specification perfectly. Alumasc also created a bespoke BBA Approved powder coating to match the unusual colour of the Zinc facade.

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HVAC / HVP Zehnder enhance Viessmann to offer biomass advice architectural Viessmann, one of the leading international manufacturers of heating systems, is responding to market demand and services focussing its presence at this month’s Greenbuild EXPO Zehnder, Europe’s leading manufacturer of indoor climate solutions, enhances their range of services for the architectural, engineering and construction industries.With a growing demand for BIM (Building Information Modelling) in building design, Zehnder are leading the way in the provision of parametric BIM objects. Designed as fully parametric Revit families, the Zehnder BIM objects are available to download free from www.zehnder.co.uk/commercial/ BIM-components,386.html In addition CPD seminars (CIBSE and RIBA approved) are now available on the use of radiant heating and cooling panels in building projects. sales@zhender.co.uk

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Rinnai bowl over cricket club!

Members and visitors to the Somerset County Cricket Club’s Colin Atkinson Pavilion can now benefit from plenty of hot water supplied by two Rinnai HD70i water heaters. Installed as part of a large refurbishment project undertaken by contractor MBH Industrial Services Ltd of Taunton, the heaters replace old electric storage water heaters. Quick and easy to install, the compact HD70i is the largest capacity internal water heater in the Rinnai continuous flow range.The fully modulating 69kW unit, capable of flow rates of up to 979 litres per hour at a 50°C rise, will meet the club’s increased hot water demands and save money. sales@rinnaiuk.com

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2011 on biomass.The company will exhibit in the Ignition section of the show on Stand F31, following a surge of interest in biomass since the Renewable Heat Incentive announcement in March.Viessmann will display its Vitoligno boiler (from the company’s 4 kW to 1,250 kW biomass range) in addition to a Vitocal ground source heat pump.

Staff will be able to answer questions on any of the company’s broad info-uk@viessmann.com 086 technology line-up.

Elta fans stand the heat When publicans John Milan and Steve Bellman refurbished The Three Crowns Inn, a 13th century granite inn in Chagford on the north-east edge of Dartmoor, they turned to Elta Fans to provide one of the most important elements of their new kitchen ventilation system. An Elta Fans SPP500/4/2 DCV (Demand Control Ventilation) fan was fully encased in a system that involved special fire-proofed ducting because of the fire hazard presented by the thatched roof of the building.The fan is single-phase supply so required a 1-3 phase frequency inverter, programmed to provide minimum and maximum speeds to control duty point against noise levels, and also provides overload protection. mailbox@eltafans.co.uk 088

Pegler Yorkshire offer Panacea for bathroom design!

Leading taps and mixers specialist Pegler Yorkshire is proud to announce the arrival of a vivid new model joining the celebrated Francis Pegler range as the Panacea takes centre stage.The real chic sensation of this supermodel lies in its long leg, the very contemporary fittings and the unique positioning of the spout.The spout occupies one hole on the bath while the other is solely taken up by the handle, which turns on the water and operates left and right for temperature.There are six mixers in the Panacea range, five for the brochures@pegleryorkshire.co.uk bathroom, and a monobloc kitchen mixer.

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Johnson & Starley offer new BPEC course Johnson & Starley now offers new accredited BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council) Domestic Ventilation Systems courses at the company’s head office Training Centre, Northampton. Each two-day course is designed to include all the requirements for installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of fixed domestic systems as set out in the Domestic Ventilation Compliance Guide 2010.The course is deigned for plumbers, electricians, heating

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Space Air hit right note in Covent Garden

HVAC Passivent’s unique solution to noise transfer

Meeting the challenge of replacing the existing air conditioning and heating system in a 5-star Covent Garden hotel certainly required a high level of careful design and planning, in a quick timescale… and road closures!

In any large, busy building, noise transfer from one area to another has always been a problem, but no more with a revolutionary yet simple product

by Passivent developed in association with Arup.

Space Airconditioning plc, the UK Daikin Distributors, were nominated to supply the replacement air conditioning systems at a top class hotel in Covent Garden, London as part of an extensive refurbishment programme; a project that involved a number of interesting challenges! The 137 bedroom, 5-star hotel’s existing air conditioning system had to be fully decommissioned and removed in various phased works for the major strip out, which necessitated road closures for craneage access.

WhispAir significantly reduces sound transmission from one area to another, whilst enabling low resistance airflow- essential in naturally ventilated buildings.This can help reduction in energy consumption as part of the continuing drive for zero carbon buildings, without compromising acoustic performance targets as described in British Standards and Building Bulletins.

Space Air supplied Daikin’s air-cooled stepless screw chiller, EWAD320AJYNN, with total heat recovery option. 193 FWM 4-pipe fan coil units were installed throughout the hotel, serving not only the bedrooms but also restaurants, bars, conference facilities and back of house. Space Air pre-fitted valve sets and controls and configured all the fan coil units for left or right hand connection as required, to simplify installation.

The FWM fan coil units were selected for their low noise levels and ease of installation as they fitted perfectly into the bedroom bulkheads.The 300kW Daikin chiller operates in conjunction with a second Daikin chiller supplied by Space Air at an earlier stage in the project.

Twelve Daikin VAM1000 heat recovery ventilation units provide ventilation throughout the building.These units were installed externally so Space Air fitted their unique VAM weather proofing kit, just one of a comprehensive range of accessories they design and manufacture in-house. marketing@spaceair.co.uk

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In a cross ventilation application,WhispAir is positioned at high level in the partition between two internal spaces, enabling air transfer with minimal pressure drop.The unique combination of design features, including a patented sound absorbing lining, is optimized to attenuate mid frequency sound, typically the most problematic. Accredited laboratory testing has demonstrated that an acoustic performance of up to Dn,e,w 44dB can be realised.

WhispAir’s innovative design of an ABS sleeve with foam lining enables it to be flat-packed for easy transportation, with 16 product models available to suit most situations.The smallest 300mm x 300mm x 300mm unit with standard acoustic foam provides Dn,e,w 31dB, and an average attenuation of 34dB at mid frequencies.The largest 600mm x 300mm x 1200mm with high specification acoustic foam provides Dn,e,w 42dB and an average attenuation of 51dB at mid frequencies.

Further enhancing its green credentials,WhispAir is manufactured from 100% recycled ABS and recycled foam.

Passivent is the UK’s leading designer and supplier of natural ventilation systems for both domestic and commercial applications.The company has contributed to the BSRIA guide BG2/2005 Wind Driven Natural Ventilation Systems, as well as being a member of the DSCF steering committee on ventilation guidance for schools, Building Bulletin 101. projects@passivent.com

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Doors, Windows & Façades Roto’s Patio Life: take a panoramic view Architects wishing to capitalise on spectacular views and flood rooms with natural light can now take advantage of Roto’s Patio Life sliding door system.

mode allows airflow when the sash is fully closed and locked.

Various design schemes are possible and the hardware is suitable for door sets made from timber or other composite materials.

Roto offers compliance with the latest EN standards for corrosion protection and a 10 year warranty.

Large, heavy doors can slide with ease and achieve high levels of security and thermal efficiency with this unique hardware suite. Patio Life is the next step on from a ‘lift and slide’ system.The Roto product negates the need for the ‘lift’ element with its mechanism that moves the gaskets in order to make the seal.The result is sliding doors whose ease of use belies their weight, up to 400kg.

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Patio Life is the ideal choice for triple glazed units and installations in which designers want to take full advantage of panoramic views. Sashes containing 3m wide glazed units are possible.The threshold offers excellent thermal insulation, resulting in U-values low enough for the system to have been specified in Passive House projects.

Roto has also introduced a new low-profile threshold to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations. Another unique advantage is ventilation with full security: the vent

Curtains up for Kawneer

Levolux takes Infiniti to the Big Apple

Curtain walling, windows and doors by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer have been used on a building complex that is key to the future of Cambridge University.Two versions of Kawneer’s AA®100 curtain walling, along with concealed window vents and series 190 and 350 doors, were installed over five months by specialist sub-contractor Drayton Windows for main contractor Willmott Dixon at the £18m Hauser Forum. Kawneer’s 190 heavy-duty and 350 severe-duty commercial entrance doors (the latter for automated sliding doors) feature throughout the complex, and the company’s AA®100SSG (Structurally Silicone Glazed) curtain walling with mullion-drained sections has been used on the café. kuk.kawneer@alcoa.com

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The Grand Hyatt New York’s bar and restaurant was recently renovated and now feature a new contemporary decor, with an illuminated bar and an ultra modern Solar Shading solution, by Levolux.While its sloping glazed roof is an attractive feature, allowing daylight to penetrate the building at low levels, it increases the risk of unwanted solar heat gain and glare.To help control light, heat and glare, while retaining impressive views outside, 77 of Levolux’s extruded aluminium Aerofoil Fins, measuring 150mm wide, were fixed horizontally above the bar and restaurant, suspended under an inclined glazed roof from existing steelwork. chrisphippen@levoluxltd.co.uk

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Schueco golf day great success Building envelope and renewable energy specialist, Schueco UK Limited, recently staged their Schueco UK Golf Challenge 2011 on the Duke’s and the Duchess’ championship courses at Woburn Golf Club. A shotgun start signalled the beginning of some fiercely competitive golf involving a record 156 entrants comprising architects, main contractors, Schueco fabricator partners and solar installers.The individual winner was Atul Patel (Unique Windows), who scored 40 Stapleford points on the Duchess’ course, meaning he will go on an all-expenses paid weekend to play in the Schueco Open 2011. A keenly contested but good-humoured day was rounded off by a full evening meal and entertainment for 166 guests. dbird@schueco.com 097

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Doors, Windows & Façades Affordable Juliette balconies from Balcony Systems Glass and aluminium Juliette balconies not only look good, they also deliver the best long-term cost-effective balustrading solution – and all at an affordable price, says Balcony Systems, one of the UK’s leading balustrading specialists.

With clear glass panels to retain views and maximise light, supported by an aluminium handrail for a smart, modern appearance, it’s no surprise that glass Juliette balconies are a popular choice with architects and specifiers for all types of projects.

At £178, the 1,280mm BAL version with bronze handrail from Balcony Systems is one of the most cost-effective products for this specialist market. Handrail finishes are also available in white, silver or Royal Chrome.

Low-maintenance glass Juliette balconies are not just great value on initial purchase, they also offer tremendous maintenance savings over their lifetimes as – unlike alternative balustrading materials - they don’t require expensive and time-consuming painting or repairs. An occasional wipe down with a wet cloth is enough to keep the glass sparkling.

CRL Railings and Windscreens win in Vegas When it came to designing walkways and bridges to connect some of the structures in the City Centre Las Vegas, the designers chose CRL to manufacture windscreens and glass railing systems to provide pedestrians with security as well as a view of the surroundings. Every element was carefully selected to harmonize with this glamorous, imaginative environment.

The suspended pedestrian bridge features a guardrail system that was custom manufactured by CRL. It functions as an actual windbreak and as a guardrail, ensuring a safe walkway. crl@crlaurence.co.uk

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With the added advantages of corrosionresistance for coastal areas, contemporary clean lines and ease of installation, interest remains high in the Juliette balcony range, which includes 28 different standard models. Bespoke sizes and colours can also be supplied for bulk orders to suit any client specification and budget.

“At well under £200 for a proven system, we’re challenging people’s perceptions that glass balconies are expensive by offering a niche product for a reasonable price that meets – and even exceeds their expectations,” comments Balcony’s Managing Director Effi Wolff. “Although costing about the same as steel, our glass and aluminium balconies work out cheaper in the long run as there’s no need for on-going painting or maintenance.” enquiries@balconette.co.uk

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WindowMaster makes school a comfort zone WindowMaster, Europe’s largest provider of natural comfort and smoke ventilation solutions, has installed its innovative indoor climate solution for small and medium-sized buildings in several schools in south east England.WindowMaster’s new NV Comfort™ control system provides an optimal indoor climate using a cost-effective, programmable and intelligent solution for natural ventilation. One school required a system to maintain the indoor climate in three different zones.The solution was designed to control 13 actuators on windows, as well as a fan situated in the art room and the positioning of a louvre damper in a windcatcher intended to draw air into the dance studio. info@windowmaster.com

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Packexe: the clear choice Packexe Glass & Glazing self-adhesive protection film protects windows from plastering excess, paint, sanding dust and dirt, eliminating the need to scrape the glass and risk scratching it.

Its waterproof adhesive grips securely to interior and exterior windows but is easily removed without leaving a sticky residue.

The Glass & Glazing film is perforated at 100mm intervals for easy detachment from the roll with a simple twist action, providing a 90° angle which makes masking fast and accurate.

Choose the BLUE printed film for temporary protection of windows and glass. sales@packexe.co.uk 101 Respond online www.fca-magazine.com or using free reader enquiry card

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Doors, Windows & Façades Selectaglaze integral to hotel restoration Described as “one of the most spacious and well designed hotels Bloomsbury has to offer”, the newly restored Radisson Edwardian “Kenilworth Hotel”, previously known as The Marlborough, has undergone a £25 million transformation and now boasts 174 spacious rooms and suites with Selectaglaze secondary glazing a key element of the makeover.

levels by more than 40dB and the opening arrangement allows ready access to the whole of the window, particularly important for cleaning. Founded in 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004, Selectaglaze has worked extensively with many of the UK’s best known individual hotels and groups. Recent projects include assignments for The Waldorf Hilton, Browns,The Arch London and The Langham. Secondary glazing can either be fitted during room upgrades or to a fully occupied hotel.The windows are fully fabricated off-site and close liaison with “front-of-house” and Housekeeping will allow installation to be completed with minimum disruption during room handover periods. enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk

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As every hotelier knows, peace and quiet play a major role in attracting guests. So for the Kenilworth, situated in the bustling heart of the capital, the need for top rated sound insulation was absolutely critical and any treatment had to have the approval of the hotel’s acoustician. Selectaglaze was asked to consider a number of designs for the hotel’s traditional sash windows and trials were undertaken to establish acoustic effectiveness and ease of operation.

The preferred solution is a pair of linked hinged casements each covering one of the window sashes and glazed with toughened glass for the safety of guests.

The units, incorporating high compression seals, will reduce noise

Reynaers achieved ISO 14001

Martin Roberts are banking on success

Specialist architectural aluminium systems company Reynaers Aluminium has successfully achieved ISO 14001 accreditation for its Environmental Management System. Assessment of the company’s environmental procedures was carried out by the British Standards Institution (BSi), which issued the certificate of registration.

As part of the exhaustive process the company also reviewed all of its in-house and supplier procedures to ensure they fully complied with the EMS, as stipulated within the ISO 14001 standard.The extensive range of Reynaers sustainable products from doors to windows, curtain walling and slope glazing products to solar and sunscreening systems are all covered within the environmental policy along with associated hardware and accessories. reynaersltd@reynaers.com

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A major banking facility in London’s Docklands has been refurbished using 25 Martin Roberts Steel Doorsets with Dor-O-Matic compact swing closers from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.The Dor-O-Matic compact swing closer combines visual and functional sophistication with robust performance.The innovative slender modular based design gives a discreet appearance with smooth and quiet operation. Martin Roberts steel doorsets are ideal for this kind of demanding situation where robust, long life solutions are required in the most extreme usage environments.Their mix of durability and high performance coupled with fire, acoustic and security performance and favourable life-cycle costs makes them a popular choice for specifiers. info@ingersollrand.co.uk 103

Self-cleaning coated glass from Balcony Systems An affordable, self-cleaning glass coating option is offered

by Balcony Systems, the UK’s leading glass balustrading specialist, across its range of curved glass sliding patio doors, external and Juliette balconies. Creating a smooth surface that quickly repels water, dirt and grime, this innovative coating can be specified at the design stage for bespoke projects or supplied on off-theshelf Juliette balconies. Protected from the elements on both sides, glass stays looking clean for longer; requiring just the occasional wipe down with a wet cloth. It’s a readily available and convenient extra benefit for architects, specifiers and designers to offer their clients – particularly those in city or coastal environments. enquiries@balconette.co.uk 105

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Doors, Windows & Façades Sapphire completes prestigious contract The Cabot Circus development is the centre of Bristol’s largest city centre regeneration programme since World War II. Consumers can choose from hundreds of shops, and numerous restaurants and entertainment facilities.

The development features a spectacular glass roof over its central area. Every detail of this prestigious development had to be right, so when the lighting contractor looked for balustrades with incorporated LED lights, they approached Sapphire Balustrades, the leading manufacturer and installer of premium balustrades.

The lighting contractor had worked with Sapphire before and knew they would rise to the challenge. “The Architect, Benoy of London, wanted LEDs integrated into the handrails on the steps of the main shopping mall,” comments the lighting contractor. “Having worked together in the past we were confident Sapphire would be able to develop the client’s ideas and provide the right product, while ensuring all safety and strength requirements were met.”

Sapphire supplied balustrade from its Onyx range, complete with integrated LED lights to provide the finishing touch to the central area of the shopping mall. sales@sapphiresouthern.com

Unique safety features from KAMPUS

Parkside launches Comar 7P.i ECO Door System

KAMPUS is a new roller blind for teaching areas, designed with safety in mind.The distinctive pink KAMPUS-LOK prevents blinds falling out of their brackets and causing injury, even if there is misuse.

Operation is by crank handle so there is none of the ligature risk, especially where small children are involved, associated with chains or cords. And crank handles are removable, to prevent unauthorised use.

Finally, the bottom bar is sealed into the fabric to remove risk of misuse or injury.

KAMPUS blinds have energy saving, flame retardant fabric, and these strong blinds carry a 5 year guarantee.

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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have launched 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. projects@parksidegroup.co.uk

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GEZE launches air-tight deal The UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, GEZE UK, is launching its first hermetically sealed sliding door system, extending its range of heavy duty Powerdrive automatic sliding door operators.The highly efficient Powerdrive PL-HT provides an airtight seal, ideal for areas where hygiene is of paramount importance, including clean rooms, hospitals, restaurants and laboratories. Stylish, functional and suitable for high footfall, this new system has stainless steel surfaces and an almost invisible floor guide. Using a self-lowering door leaf and a perimeter seal, which is fitted around every edge, the door system can prevent contamination without affecting its operation. info.uk@geze.com

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Access & Safety Stannah reach the top note The spectacular new workshop where magnificent sets and scenery for the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden are built also features a Stannah lift.

The 13-person, traction-drive Stannah Xtralift is installed to provide easy access within the office section of the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop, situated on the High House Production Park in Purfleet, Essex.

At its highest point the Workshop building boasts a height of 19m in the set up area so that the sets and scenery can be put together before leaving the Workshop to ensure that everything is perfect.

They are then deconstructed and transported to the Royal Opera House in central London. The administration offices are on the first floor of the Workshop and the Stannah Xtralift provides essential access for staff and visitors to the elevated viewing gallery.The lift car is finished in satin stainless steel with light grey wall panels and a half-height rear wall mirror.The dark grey ceiling features ‘constellation’ lighting, reflecting in the smooth finish anthracite flooring.

StannahXtralift was an essential element of our building and we’re delighted with the outcome - a lift that blends discreetly into its surroundings and provides reliable access to all levels of the building.’

Three awards have recently been bestowed on the development in the 2011 RICS East of England Awards.The £60m High House Production Park in Purfleet claimed the ‘Project of the Year’ and ‘Regeneration’ categories whilst the restoration of the Grade II listed High House Farm, around which the park has been built, also picked up the ‘Building Conservation’ award. liftsales@stannah.co.uk

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Mark Pursey, Head of Construction at the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop commented, ‘Installing the

Hoyles add security to ATM business

Marigold: Blue is the colour!

Electronic Card Services Ltd of Nairobi Kenya has taken delivery of thirteen door interlock controllers and ancillary components from Hoyles Electronic Developments.

ECS’s main business is the printing of plastic cards for ATMs, store cards, and access control cards etc., and the interlocks will create the higher level of security needed to enable ECS to become certified by more financial institutions in order to expand their ATM card business.The interlocks are essential to control the movement of staff and finished goods within the business. Almost half of the 30+ doors are controlled by three and four door interlocks. sales@hoyles.com

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Hand and arm protection specialist Marigold® Industrial has launched a brand new glove ideally suited for the rigors and hazards of daily life in the construction, automotive and glazing industries.The company has launched PGK10 BL, which offers the wearer the highest level (level 5) cut protection combined with high performance abrasion resistance (level 3) in addition to offering excellent puncture resistance and a high degree of flexibility. Available in three versions; palm fit (PF) with rubber coating on palms, 3/4 dipped (Tropique) with additional rubber coating across back of fingers, and with extended safety cuff (SC) made of PVC mix. ukenquiries@marigold-industrial.com 111

Dickies ‘Eisenhower’: more than just trousers! uksales@dickies.com 112 Dickies has the perfect answer for anyone who needs tough, practical and stylish trousers with built-in protection. ‘Eisenhower Multi-Pocket Professional’ are exceptionally strong but comfortable contemporary work trousers, made from a combination of 60% polyester and 40% cotton, enhanced by ‘Nanotex’, a revolutionary technology that results in a fabric which resists or repels stains.The trouser knee area, which takes the hardest of wear, especially for those working in the cleaning or flooring industries, incorporates pad enclosures made from ‘Armortex’, a water and dirt repellent fabric which adds strength and protection whilst still allowing for maximum freedom of movement.

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Clos-o-Mat change travel with Changing Places When travelling by rail, the most important priority for improvement for both able and disabled passengers according to latest data is the station toilets!

Under the Department of Transport’s Access for All programme, part of the Railways for All Strategy, funding is available for improving accessible routes and associated works. A survey into The National Station Improvement programme Putting Passengers First found that toilets were the top facility most in need of upgrading at stations, but also that they were the most important priority for improvement. Furthermore, BS8300:2009 Accessible Building Design for all new build and refurbish buildings used by the general public advocates inclusion of a ‘Changing Places’ toilet.

A Changing Places toilet is larger than a standard accessible toilet and also includes a height adjustable changing bench, hoist, peninsular toilet and privacy screen and space for a wheelchair user and two carers. Changing Places toilets meet the needs of an estimated ¼m people who need the help of at least one carer to undertake basic personal hygiene so that they can make more use of the rail network, safe in the knowledge they can toilet with dignity, in an appropriate environment.

The replacement of the traditional WC with Total Hygiene’s Clos-o-Mat ‘wash and dry’ toilet with its integral douching and drying facility, whilst not obligatory to conform, further enhances use by eliminating the need for the person’s carer to wipe them clean after toileting.

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Security & Safety, Access Plumis solves design problem When Macbryde Homes embarked on designing a terrace of 21/2 storey homes with open plan kitchen/dining and living room in Llandudno Junction, they were faced with the problem of installing cost effective yet appropriate fire protection.

For their contemporary open space design the Building Regulations demand that a protected staircase is provided or alternatively, they require the use of sprinklers as a compensatory measure. MacBryde Homes were already aware of an innovative residential fire protection solution which would overcome these potential problems.

Automist from Plumis uses a high pressure pump to generate a fine water mist from nozzles mounted under a standard monobloc mixing tap.The innovative system can also be mounted stand alone on a work top or even a wall. In an extensive BRE test programme, Automist was found to render a lethal environment survivable and reduce damage. Advantages also include rapid and automatic fire suppression, neat and economical installation with the need for significantly less pipework than a traditional sprinkler system, and greatly reduced water damage to the fabric of the property, fixtures and fittings.

Automist was the ideal solution for the contemporary open plan design of the project; complying with building regulations and the RRFSO. Automist is available as an inconspicuous wall mounting version to protect stairwells or escape routes and a unique mixer tap version for higher risk kitchen fire protection. It allows much greater design freedom and flexibility for open plan spaces not only in new builds as in this case but also in refurbishments or loft conversions.The Kitchen mixer tap version comprises a patent pending water-mist nozzle assembly for monobloc mixer taps, a pressurisation pump under the sink and standard Heat Alarm to detect the fire.The wall mounted version is an alternative suppression method for overcoming fire precautions in lieu of only passive fire protection. info@www.plumis.co.uk

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Building Elements Sapa look after Gradient goes around the bend! the future Gradient Flat Roofing’s expertise in tapered, single-layer Continuing its ongoing commitment to the environment, Sapa Building System has been awarded certification to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems standard. “At Sapa we are committed to reducing the impact of our activities on the environment and already hold the equivalent Quality management system standard,” said Sapa’s Project Manager Brian Cutts.The company has invested in low-emission vehicles and more efficient transport planning systems and is also encouraging staff to consider where they can make a difference and to participate in environmentally friendly schemes such as cycling to work or car sharing. info.buildingsystems.uk@sapagroup.com

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Kalwall transforms swimming pool The Kalwall diffused daylighting system has been used in the refurbishment of Bradford’s Eccleshill swimming pool; the highly insulating system can be used to refurbish curtain-walling and fenestration or skylighting systems and rooflights which have aged and failed.

Kalwall is unique in its ability to distribute diffused daylight evenly as ‘museum-quality’ light, without the need for blinds, curtains or solar control and to eliminate the stark contrasts of light and shade.The system is particularly popular for sports halls and pools because of its ability to create ideal playing and swimming conditions. mailbox@stoakes.co.uk

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roofing ensured their being chosen by Nottingham City Council for an impressive new project. Gradient provided a combination of site surveys, technical assistance and a bespoke, curved insulation solution for the unusual new roof of the refurbished Community Centre building at Robin Hood’s Chase.The new green roof is significantly more thermally effective than its predecessor and satisfies all Building Regulation requirements. Gradient produced the bespoke insulation boards under controlled factory conditions, each one was designated for richard.milward@gradientuk.com installation on a specific location on the roof which reduced the time and work required for the installation phase.

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MX Group launches new website MX Group has launched a fresh new web site that brings its huge range of shower trays, of electric showers and accessories to life, at the click of a button. Head for www.mx-group. com to see the new site for yourself. MX is not only the leading manufacturer of shower trays with more than 100 sizes of tray in six main product types, and not only produces the widest range of shower accessories in the UK, but also ensures that these comply with all relevant British Standards and wherever applicable uses WRAS approved materials.

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Cooke Brothers cover up!

Master hinge makers Cooke Brothers have introduced a new cover plated option to the 7700 series of 304 and 316 grade stainless steel, fully concealed bearing, high performance architectural hinges.The positively located stainless steel cover plate has been specifically designed to enhance the overall esthetical appearance of the doorset, whilst improving the hygienic impact of the hinge by acting as an effective barrier against the potential build up of dust and dirt typically associated with visible screw heads.Three hinge widths and a complete range of options and finishes are available, all CE marked, Certifire approved and tested to BS EN 1935, grade 14. sales@cookebrothers.co.uk 120

Portakabin change perception of modular buildings Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building specialist, has launched a new video as part of its campaign to change the perception of modular buildings and to demonstrate just what is possible with this highly innovative and flexible approach to providing interim accommodation. Applications for interim solutions are diverse and include open plan office accommodation, security buildings, canteens, meeting rooms, training suites, and project

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offices. The buildings can be supplied and installed in just days from receipt of order and can remain in use for as long as required. Modular accommodation can also be easily extended, reconfigured or relocated to meet changing business needs. information@portakabin.co.uk

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Sash launch ‘next Made by Sash UK generation’ Fitrite The composite door from Sash UK just got a whole lot Fitrite eco-board, the next generation in outdoor living, comes complete with full marketing support including brochures and a personalised website. New to the market and now in bar length from Fitrite Fencing and Decking, it is both easy to install and maintain and generates nearly 80% less CO2 emissions per ton of product during manufacturing. Unlike timber and composite deckboards, Fitrite eco-board is wood-free and guaranteed not to rot or decay, therefore eliminating the timeconsuming and costly process of sanding and treating, limiting the use of toxic chemicals such as paint and varnish.

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Dukkaboard’s got your back!

The Dukkaboard tile backerboard system consists of three product ranges - flat panels, shower trays and Creative panels.

Being moisture and rot proof Dukkaboard is ideal for bathrooms, showers, wetrooms and even exterior use.The exceptional stability eliminates the common causes of tile failure associated with mdf, chipboard, plywood, plaster and plasterboard and the high thermal insulation makes Dukkaboard suitable and recommended for use with electrical underfloor heating.

Being lightweight it is easier and faster to work with than all other types of building board and can also be used in place of floor screeds and rendered/plastered wall finishes, fast tracking tiling and saving costs. sales@trimlineinnovation.co.uk

better - because now it’s being fabricated onsite at the company’s purpose-built, state-of-the-art factory in Barnsley, making it more competitively priced and available on shorter lead times. It’s all part of the recent initiative by the longstanding trade fabricator to improve factory efficiencies and service levels through stream-lining, allowing for core product lines to be brought in-house. Customers have discovered the cost and time saving benefits of the new addition to Sash UK’s comprehensive portfolio, which also includes vertical sliding windows, inline patio 122 doors and the full Veka marketing@sashuk.com FS suite of products.

All wired up: with Modular Modular Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of electrical cable manufacturer Tratos Ltd., has designed, manufactured and supplied modular sub-circuit distribution systems for Drapers Gardens in central London, a 14 storey building of distinctive architecture with full height glazing.The stunning city headquarters has been fitted with Modular Wiring Systems’ sub-circuit distribution systems, all of which have been prefabricated off-site. Modular Wiring Systems designed and specified everything that comes out of the distribution board, even the pre-wired boards, from start to finish. Modular Wiring Systems has also designed the header box system and a window blind control system, which is a new addition to the company’s skills set. info@modwire.com 124

New-style INSTA-STIK launched Industry veteran INSTA-STIK Professional Roofing Adhesive has been launched in a revolutionary 750ml size to meet rising demand on small commercial and residential projects and help roofers cut costs.The new, highly portable adhesive pack – manufactured by Dow Building Solutions and distributed by InStar UK – will be available alongside the existing INSTA-STIK Professional Roofing Adhesive 13.5kg (10.4 litres) kit. 750ml INSTA-STIK Roofing Adhesive is applied with a long-barrelled, re-useable gun which provides easy, quick yet controlled application.With enough adhesive in one can to adhere 13m2 of insulation board, the product is ideal for smaller flat roofing projects.

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Alpro’s clean green locking machine To ensure Alpro hardware stays at the forefront of new product design and innovation, the company has launched the Vortex range, a new generation of face to face electromagnets.The magnets are smaller than a standard slimline magnet, but combine higher

holding forces of 1500kgs with lower current draw than standard magnets, making them both more efficient and ecologically friendly.

The magnets unique design embodies a conical aperture with a strong armature pin, which combines both magnetic and mechanical holding force to give better strength capabilities and which allow the magnet to release under 100Kgs of side loading. info@alpro.co.uk

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