FC&A June 2011

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Sustainability in Development Hastoe Housing’s ‘Retrofit for the Future’ project

Legal & Business Taking positive action

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Welcome Magazine June 2011

to Future Constructor & Architect...

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emember being told that comedy was the new rock & roll? Well, it appears architecture is the new world music! ‘Roots Architecture’ at July’s WOMAD in Chartlon Park “aims to celebrate the work of architects and builders working on humanitarian and emergency shelter projects across the world... against the lively backdrop of a practical building challenge.” Tent; check. Sunscreen; check.Theodolite; check.

The CIOB is supporting the www.thepledge.org.uk which is encouraging organisations to take on graduates as interns. It is claimed that more than twice as many graduates now chase every available job compared with the early 1980s – but surely that’s to be expected with a huge increase in students going on to take degrees. Degrees are no longer an elite qualification, and I think many employers now look at outside interests and experience as well as (even instead of) academic achievements. I’d recommend that unless the degree is an ‘approved’ route to your chosen career, then university should be viewed as a lifestyle choice, and not a job guarantee.

You know that meal you have before you go on holiday, or before you move house, the ‘finish up what’s in the fridge’ meal? An acceptable mix of protein, carbs and veg; edible but not particularly tasty.We’ve all done it.Well the other day I was in house built in the ‘finish up what’s in the fridge’ school of architecture (actually I don’t think an architect was involved).Technically, it worked, it was weather tight and connected to all the mains services. But that’s where any design cohesion ended.

Victorian splendour masked by 1950s extension, sautéed in 1970s pebbledash and with a diy sauce over everything – and a nasty aftertaste!

Hope you enjoy, Regards,

Juliet Davies Editor Future Constructor & Architect

Many apologies! In our May issue’s Design & Desire feature, we did not credit the show photographers, which are: Aylesbury Waterside Theatre © Hufton + Crow, Chelsea Academy ©Tim Crocker, and Sandal Magna © Mark Hadden Photography.

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Voice of the Industry: “Sustainable development is the smart business choice,” says CA Group’s Brian Watson

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Heating: Cosy up to Portland’s Olympic sailing village’s biomass boiler

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Insulation: Danny Phelan looks at insulated cladding panels

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MMC & OSC: Adrian Day discusses the collaboration between architects and offsite companies

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Developing for Disability:Wales & West’s Flintshire extra-care project

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Greenhouse: Reaching the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 in Whitney

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Sustainability in Development: Hastoe Housing’s ‘Retrofit for the Future’ project

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CSH + CCS=AOK! A highly insulated envelope – floor, walls and roof – was developed

Fact File Project: Wadards Meadow,Witney architect: HFP Architects client: Cottsway Housing Association Main contractor: Leadbitter Renewable energies: E-On Energy: Photovoltaic roof panels (Schuco S180 panels, 1.08 Kwp/house) ground source heat pumps with Calorex 500 units to underfloor wet heating. Rainwater harvesting units by Kingspan: 1800ltrs/house

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egistered Providers (RPs) are required to provide affordable rents on high quality family homes that meet increasingly stringent environmental standards and help to tackle the issue of fuel poverty among tenants. As if this were not enough, such homes are also subject to some of the strictest planning controls in Europe and are subject to Government funding cuts.

Despite these pressures, a development of four traditionally-built brick and stone homes, set in the heart of Oxfordshire,

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Cottsway Housing Association set the Leadbitter Group the challenge of building traditionally constructed family homes to meet Code for Sustainable Homes Level 4 at a cost comparable with those meeting lower levels.

John Parry, Operations Director of Leadbitter’s Central Housing division, explains how it was achieved. has successfully met Level 4 of the Code at a cost that is comparable to that of similar developments without sustainable technologies – an exceptionally good value when the sustainable features and the high level of fixed-cost enabling works and road construction required are taken into account.

Sustainable technologies The development of two bedroom homes, called Wadards Court, which has been let for affordable rent, was built on a former parking area and unused scrubland already

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owned by Cottsway, at the edge of the existing Wadards Meadow housing estate in Witney.

Cottsway was able to use the money it nominally saved by not having to purchase the land to invest in sustainable technologies such as ground source heat pumps, photovoltaic cells and rainwater harvesting systems, whilst still providing a traditionally built development that would please both planners and local residents.The Homes and Communities Agency contributed a £240,000 affordable

Greenhouse housing grant for the development and an additional £18,368 was received from the Low Carbon Building Programme, with Cottsway providing the balance of the funding.

Ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic cells for heat and energy production reduce the demand of grid utilities

Optimized insulation During the construction of these traditionally-built homes, special attention was given to energy efficiency with careful use of the building fabric to optimize insulation. “As we did not have to make any capital investment for the purchase of the land, we were able to focus on the construction of the dwellings,” explained Will Munro, Development Manager at Cottway. “The aim was to try to achieve Level 4 of the Code in traditionally constructed dwellings with the minimum amount of technology, so a highly insulated envelope – floor, walls and roof – was developed. As the location is not connected to the gas supply, we decided to opt for the relatively tried and tested technologies of ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic cells for heat and energy production and a rainwater harvesting system to try to reduce the demand of grid utilities.”

An Eon ground source heat pump package was chosen, which required a 70m borehole for each property together with a 3-5kW heat pump unit, which is situated in the kitchen of each home, with the manifolds and connections concealed behind the unit. As the heat pump requires electricity to run, a Schuco MPE photovoltaic system was installed on the roof of each property to go some way to off-setting electricity consumption.

The development delivered Level 4 CSH at a cost comparable to that of similar developments without sustainable technologies

A Kingspan rainwater harvesting system includes an underground tank fed by downpipes which is connected to a header tank in the loft to supply water to WCs on the first and the ground floors.

Realistic assessment The properties were completed and tenants moved in at the beginning of November 2010 – at the start of one of the coldest winters for some time – so Cottsway is monitoring energy consumption for up to two years in order to be able to make a realistic assessment of running costs.

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occupiers that electricity consumption has risen,” Will Munro continued. “I think we will find that, when we account for the fact that occupiers only have one fuel bill and are therefore only paying one standing charge, running costs are indeed reduced over an annual period. Obviously running costs will vary depending on the occupier’s lifestyle – whether they are at home during the day, how much hot water they require, whether they have young children and how much they use other electrical appliances – but some occupiers have already commented favourably on the running costs compared with their old storage heater system.”

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Leadbitter Group was also mindful that the development should be welcomed by residents in nearby properties and put together a strategy to ensure full engagement with the local community.

There were tight physical constraints on the site, which was accessed via the existing estate, so a regular newsletter was used to keep residents updated with progress and an open evening with the site manager was arranged to answer any outstanding questions. As a result, the project secured a Considerate Contractors Scheme rating of 35. Additionally, as part of the Leadbitter Group’s commitment to the community, 40% of the labour force was drawn from the local community, including two apprentices who were employed to work on the project.

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Sustainability in Development

A thirst for retrofit

Gaymer Memorial Cottages is a four property terrace, built in 1948 by the local Gaymer family

A cottage in a traditional terrace has been brought bang up to date with cutting-edge technology. Improving the energy efficiency of the cottage was a key motivation for the upgrade, says Clare Hendry, Sustainability Manager for Hastoe Housing Association – but equally important was providing a better quality of life for the cottage’s resident and the learning opportunity it provided

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n the edge of Attleborough, a bustling market town in Norfolk, Gaymer Memorial Cottages is a four property terrace, built in 1948 to commemorate a member of the local Gaymer family who fought and died in the Second World War. The family owned the Gaymer Cider Company and the cottages are situated near to the old factory site looking out onto what was once the orchard that supplied the factory.The cottages, built for the factory workers and their families, are now held in trust by Hastoe Housing Association.

In 2009 Hastoe secured £150,000 from the ‘Retrofit for the Future’ programme, administered by the Government’s Technology and Strategy Board, to complete a major environmental refurbishment of one of the Gaymer cottages (number four).The project was one of 87 successful social housing projects across the UK with the aim of testing low carbon technologies.

Being vacant, 4 Gaymer Memorial Cottages was the ideal choice for the upgrade. Prior to the retrofit it was a single storey, two bedroom bungalow with a mixture of un-

FAct File Architect: ECD Architects client: Hastoe Housing Association Main contractor: Roalco Specialist Sub-contractor: British Gas Solar

insulated cavity and solid walls, single steelframed glazing and very little loft insulation.

Being off the main gas network and heated by electric storage heaters, it was very expensive to heat, and Hastoe was mindful that in an era of ever increasing energy prices, a more affordable source of heating needed to be provided.

An ideal opportunity With this project, Hastoe was presented with an opportunity to test environmental retrofit methods and cutting edge low carbon technologies on an exemplar t property.

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Sustainability in Development Our approach to energy saving and CO2 reduction was to follow a lean-clean-green hierarchy: minimise heat losses from the property’s thermal fabric and ventilation method supply residual space and water heating using replicable, low carbon technology minimise lighting and appliance energy load consider micro-generation using proven, renewable energy systems.

No-to-low maintenance solutions: Ambitious reductions in CO2 emissions of 95% (18 kgCO2/m²/yr) were aimed for, although the limitations of solid-walled properties and planning restrictions meant that space heating demand has been calculated at around 94 kWh/m²/yr.This is countered by on-site power generation.The package of measures to achieve these targets included: aerogel internal insulation to external walls – simple installation and minimal space reduction composite aerogel and chipboard lining to existing ground floor slab blown loft insulation laid at 420mm achieving a U-value of 0.1 W/m²K floor insulation high performance steel windows (to match existing) secondary glazing doors with integral vacuum insulated panels humidity-responsive, filterless heat recovery ventilation with a retrofit airtightness strategy prototype Wattbox intelligent controls and user interface 90% efficient LED lighting throughout A+ (or better) rated appliances low profile in-line photovoltaics that power ASHP The contractors ensured that the green theme of the refurbishment extended beyond the improvements that were taking place to the house.The cottage was stripped of some good quality parquet flooring in the course of the retrofit.

Rather than see it end up in landfill, the contractors found a new home for it – the church hall in Framlingham, Suffolk.

A key element of this Technology Strategy Board-funded project was the pre and

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Resident Mrs. Lawrence demonstrating the Wattbox control to Hastoe Operations Director, Anne McLoughlin-Flynn

post retrofit testing to monitor how the upgrade improved the performance of the cottage.The main areas of testing were air tightness and thermal imaging.The post retrofit air-tightness test result was an impressive 1.97m³/h.m2 of build area, equating to just below three air changes per hour.This compares with the preretrofit air-tightness test of 5.28m3/h.m2, equating to just below eight air changes per hour.The results of the retrofit could also be witnessed on the pre and post thermographic images, with the pre-retrofit images showing bright, light areas over much of the property, indicating significant heat loss from the walls, roof and windows.

These have been replaced by dark colours on the thermal images, where the heat loss has been minimised. Energy use of the cottage in occupation will be monitored via the Wattbox technology for two years, to ensure that the retrofit measures translate into reduced energy use and running costs for the resident.

Environmental aims ECD (Energy Conscious Design) Architects first became involved in the project in early 2009 and, with Hastoe, helped prepare the original funding bid having been involved in many eco-retrofit projects. Project Director James Traynor was involved throughout. “This has been an extremely interesting and rewarding project for us,” he said. “Mrs Lawrence (the new resident) has been involved throughout and the

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whole team has worked hard to ensure that not only are the technical challenges of the brief met but most importantly that Mrs Lawrence is happy with her new home!”

Regionally based Roalco, the building contractors, were chosen to complete the Gaymer retrofit after a tender process.

They have a strong commitment to the environment assisting Hastoe to meet its environmental aims. However in contrast to ECD, Roalco had no previous experience of undertaking a major ecoretrofit.They were therefore keen to have the opportunity to be involved as a way of up-skilling their staff.

Replicate the retrofit Mrs Margaret Lawrence (formerly of 1, Gaymer Memorial Cottages) is now the proud new resident of 4, Gaymer Memorial Cottages. Her life is closely intertwined with the cottages, the former cider factory and the Gaymer family. As a young girl, Mrs. Lawrence watched the cottages being built and her father, mother and husband were all in some way connected to the Gaymer family – her father was the orchard steward, her mother was nursemaid to the Gaymer family children and her late husband worked at the cider factory. Mrs. Lawrence is the only current resident who can boast of a connection to the cottages’ origins.The retrofit has ensured that the homes, with a strong local and

Sustainability in Development historical connection, will endure for future generations.

Solar panels heat water, and low profile in-line photovoltaics power ASHP

Hastoe was determined that the residents from the three other cottages were not to lose out and the lessons learned from the retrofit will be applied to 1-3, Gaymer Memorial Cottages, to ensure that those residents will benefit from a higher quality home that is cheaper to run.The lessons include the revised layouts, increased insulation, new windows and solar panels.

Importantly, and of wider significance for retrofit projects in the housing sector, we will be replicating the excellent resident engagement that has been achieved on 4, Gaymer Memorial Cottages throughout the refurbishment process.

“This has been an excellent project which has highlighted the key to a successful retrofit is specifying the right products coupled with specialist contractor skills,” concluded Clare Hendry, Sustainability Manager for Hastoe. “It has also reinforced the importance of resident engagement, right from the outset, and support for residents with any new technologies”.

A combination of secondary glazing and high performance steel windows (to match existing) was used

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Voice of the Industry

Heavy metal “Sustainable development is the smart business choice,” says Brian Watson, Group Development Director at Durham-based CA Group, manufacturers and installers of metal roofing and cladding systems. As chairman of the MCRMA (Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association), Watson also advocates a commitment to the wellbeing of contractors.

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ustainable development has become a core part of what we do at CA Group. Since joining the business in 1995 our approach has been threefold: to identify and introduce the latest renewable solutions to the company’s portfolio, ensuring that we are at the forefront of delivering the most modern and sustainable roofing and cladding solutions for our clients to find ways of practicing what we preach by reducing our own emissions and those produced by our supply chain and to develop safer roof systems to prevent injury resulting from falls through roofs, something which we have successfully implemented.

Sustainable development is the smart business choice.The active reduction of CO2 emissions as a result of employing environmentally friendly solutions is almost a happy by-product for businesses whose priority has to remain the bottom line.

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businesses benefit from a significant reduction in their energy bills as well as the positive effect which being ‘seen to be green’ has on their image and reputation.

But there are also long-term benefits to be gained from taking the sustainable route.

The issue of the ‘end-of-life’ disposal costs of some hazardous building materials is only now becoming clear. Investors and funders who opted for blown insulation solutions, which use CFCs or HCFCs as the blowing agent, are now facing the considerable cost of specialist demolition and disposal techniques which are required once these buildings reach end-of-life status.

‘Cradle-to-cradle’ construction is based on the premise that the solutions adopted in the conception of a building also take into account its end-of-life impact, from both a sustainability and cost saving perspective.The concept requires that building materials used are ecologically compatible, economically acceptable and

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socially responsible in equal measure and it is growing in popularity. Our solutions provide a net financial benefit on scrap values at end-of-life, so clients not only gain from the knowledge that they are not contributing from an emissions perspective but they also stand to make a small return when the building is decommissioned.

We are committed to making the subject of disposal costs a key factor in the decision making process and the company actively encourages clients to challenge contractors on their use of CFCs, HCFCs and VOCs. Ultimately, it is only by addressing the issue of disposal costs and their effective management at the start of a building project, that they can be avoided during demolition. And, given that most buildings are owned by pension funds, it is an issue with which we should all be concerned, particularly as it may well affect our income as individuals in later life.

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A PV installation helps to make a positive impact on CO2 reduction

activities also extends to the way we operate with our partners. One such partner is Tata Steel, which has worked extremely hard to dramatically reduce both its CO2 emissions and traffic congestion by converting from road to rail.This has been made possible through the reopening of an old railway line which runs from the south to the north of Wales.

largest solar test facility, the National Solar Test Facility in Toronto, SolarWall® has the highest known efficiency of any active solar technology in the world, generating up to 500 Watts of thermal energy per m² of collector.

We’re investing in new plant which reduces CO2 emissions and are increasingly moving towards pre-assembling components and supplying them to site, making the whole process more environmentally friendly. All of our buildings are PV ready ensuring ease of installation of solar panels, which has a positive impact on CO2 reduction and, most importantly, enables the technology to be incorporated at a lower cost.

Reduce operational emissions CA Group has successfully installed SolarWall® for some of the UK’s most well known brands including Jaguar Land Rover, where the technology has been introduced at its technical training academy in Leamington Spa.The move is estimated to save the academy more than 80,000kWh in energy and 19 tonnes of CO2 per year.

The figures speak for themselves and as a direct result of the work undertaken by CA Group, SolarWall® is now recognised on the iSBEM calculator.

In addition to our work with solar PV we have also seen a significant uptake in solar air heating.The SolarWall®,Transpired Solar Collector technology uses solar radiation to deliver naturally warmed fresh air into buildings.Tested and proven at the world’s

We are about to embark on the installation of the largest SolarWall® in the world, for Marks and Spencer, at their new distribution warehouse in Castle Donnington.The introduction of the technology is estimated to reduce the

The Royal Mail is an advocate of solar technology

CA Group’s commitment to developing safer roof systems began in earnest in 1995. Prior to this injuries and fatalities were quite common and this had to stop. As a company we were responsible for instigating the use of nets as part of the roof installation system to prevent people from falling through the roof structure. Clients appreciate this added level of diligence not only from a health and safety perspective but because it provides a tangible demonstration of their commitment to the wellbeing of their contractors.

Future-proofing business At CA Group we work with some of the most well known, reputable clients and much of the work we enjoy is repeat business.We do what we say and the relationships we have are built on trust, so our clients come back to us time and again.

Once work is complete, our clients need to have confidence in the job that has been done which is why we give 25 year guarantees with no hidden get outs.

Transparency is key.We guarantee that the building works installed today will be good for 25 years, with no extra work.

Sustainable development is the future, with more and more companies moving towards green alternatives and shunning companies which do not employ environmentally friendly solutions, there will soon come a point where being green will be the only viable way of future-proofing your business, saving the environment is the icing on the cake.

As a result of its diversification into green business activities CA Group has been recognised by the government’s low carbon business initiative: Operation Green.The project, which was launched in August 2010 by the Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, has been set up to promote the North East of England as the UK’s leading Green and Low Carbon Business Region. Brian is the keynote speaker for Operation Green on the subject of sustainable diversification and its role in winning new business.

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Fermacell’s RIBA approved CPD Gypsum Fibre board manufacturers Fermacell have just had their CPD seminar approved by RIBA.

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Fermacell’s Marketing Manager David Prout commented: “Our CPD seminar will provide Architects, Specifiers, Local Authorities and Main Contractors with the knowledge required to create inspiring projects and design details that maximise performance - without compromising quality.

“We are running the seminars as part of our commitment to the industry and a certificate of attendance will be issued to each delegate enabling them to earn CPD points and brush up on the latest in drywall construction thinking.”

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Renewable Energy

Nu-Heat’s domestic heating alternative As the Government gets firmly behind renewable energy with the confirmation of the Renewable Heat Incentive, Nu-Heat believes now is the time to look at the different technologies available and how they can work together to achieve maximum energy efficiency.

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ver recent years Nu-Heat has been responsible for the design and supply of high specification domestic systems and understands well that the best way to achieve an effective heating and hot water system is through the integration of renewable and energy efficient technologies.

Most of the heating systems in our homes run at 70 - 80°C but heat pumps can work efficiently at temperatures as low as 35 - 45°C. Underfloor heating is an ideal partner for heat pumps as it works efficiently with low temperatures, although factors such as floor coverings have to be considered as this will influence the performance.

Work in harmony Connecting a heat pump with radiators was until recently deemed impractical, as the reduction in flow temperature might require a standard radiator to be as much as 250% bigger than normal.

However, new high-efficiency radiators (incorporating low energy fans that cut in if the temperature drops below a certain level) are a similar size to regular models, making the combination of heat pump and radiator a more viable alternative – and very relevant to retrofit projects. Using the same radiator type, underfloor heating downstairs can also be combined with radiators upstairs, although it is important that the temperature of both elements is kept exactly the same to maintain the effectiveness of the heat pump.

For the most energy efficient system, solar thermal can be added into the design to supply domestic hot water. For this, a

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hot water cylinder with solar coil will be needed. As there are different controls for the separate elements of such a system, these must work in harmony so need to be correctly programmed. It helps the supplier to know when heating and hot water is likely to be used and the estimated water usage for a property.

When considering renewable products and systems for any project, the best advice is to talk to experts like Nu-Heat who can tell you what the different options are and which product is right for a particular project.

Experienced installers For any property, whether new build or refurbishment, it is absolutely vital that a heat pump is sized correctly if the heating system is to achieve the required performance levels. Nu-Heat uses its own

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specialist software programme, Predictor, to ensure that the right heat pump is specified. Using an experienced installer is imperative and Nu-heat has a network of Registered Installers who have all trained at the company’s National Renewables Training Centre.

Nu-Heat’s Registered Installers and renewable products are all MCS certified – a requirement for systems to be eligible for payments under the Renewable Heat Incentive (domestic tariff to be introduced in October 2012).

Nu-Heat’s experienced teams are available to give advice and pricing parameters for a variety of projects, from single dwellings, apartments and housing developments to retrofit and refurbishment properties. marketing@nu-heat.co.uk

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Covent Garden hits top note with Space Air 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!

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K Daikin Distributors, Space Airconditioning plc 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.

rooms, the rejected heat is recovered via the optional heat recovery heat exchanger and transferred to the hotel’s hot water system, operating in parallel with the existing boiler.

The 300kW Daikin chiller works in conjunction with a second Daikin chiller supplied by Space Air at an earlier stage in the project.

Comprehensive range Twelve Daikin VAM1000F heat recovery ventilation units provide ventilation throughout the building.These units were installed externally so Space Air fitted the units with their unique VAM weather proofing kit, just one of a comprehensive range of accessories designed and manufactured in-house.

Space Airconditioning’s specification and design solutions, combined on site support, greatly assisted the installation on a floor-by-floor programme of works in challenging conditions.The project was completed within a quick timeframe, and the client is very pleased with the result.

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FMW concealed fan coil units as installed

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.

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Heating

Biomass is plain sailing Sailors may be a tough lot when out at sea, but at home need the same comforts as the rest of us! A bio-mass boiler has been installed in the Sailing Village in Portland, built for the 2012 Olympics, to keep them cosy between races.

Ecofirst engineers fusion welding the district heating project

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he sustainable accommodation block of the Olympic Sailing Village at Osprey Quay in Portland, Dorset, will host up to 400 international athletes, sailors, coaches and officials. After the Games the development of 78 highly contemporary two, three and four bedroom homes will be sold, and some will be made available as affordable housing to the local community.

The development has been specified to Code Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes and will be heated by a district heating system, powered by Woodpecker Thermon biomass boilers.

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Sustainable wood Wood pellet boilers were considered the ideal biomass solution for this project, as wood chip or log boilers would have required four or five times the space that is available on site, as well as constant heating facilities management.With their small footprint,Woodpecker Thermon boilers fit easily into the limited space available.

Each accommodation unit draws heat from the district heating grid via a heat exchanger, which in turn supplies the heating and hot water systems for the properties.The first two 150kW output boilers have already been installed and are running, with others to be installed.

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Wood pellets are a form of biomass made from clean and sustainable wood, some of which is derived from sawmills and manufacturing.They are fed into the burner via an automated pellet fuel-feeding system, so there’s no need to manually fire up the boiler.

Seamless heating The Olympic Sailing Village project involves the use of indoor pellet silos that will be constantly feeding the boilers with wood pellets via their own in-built vacuum units.

The silos will be topped up by regular deliveries of wood pellets, enabling a seamless heating input.The amount of ash

Heating and soot particulates will be minimal as white timber is used to produce the pellet after the bark is removed. High-quality pellets of this kind are necessary to ensure efficiencies and to work within the parameters of the boiler settings. Moisture content is also optimal, both in CEN/TS and ONORM wood pellet fuel standards.The entire project will be completed by November 2011.

Delivery of boilers to Osprey Quay

Power to the people!

Reading Energy Pioneers (REP) is one of a growing number of community groups who are taking advantage of the Feed in Tariff by installing solar panels on their roofs. Through its group-buying exercise the price improves as the number of participants increase.

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he REP community group helps people co-operate to get honest information and the best deals on renewable energy and energy saving. Over 45 households from Reading, Berkshire and surrounding areas are currently in the scheme.

“Ardenham Energy were the successful one of four companies who were invited to bid for our first project, and have been able to give our second group of householders the confidence to roll it out to a lot more homes this time round,” said Gabriel Berry, scheme coordinator for REP. “Every person that has shown an interest has been individually assessed by the solar company; they have seen every project through from start to finish.”

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Planning permission may be granted on a listed building, but rules differ in Conservation Areas, and can depend upon whether panels are visible from the street

Adam Sowan and his partner Barbara Morris are also part of the group and are equally impressed with their 18-panel solar array. (below left). “Being in a listed building did mean that planning permission was required,” says Barbara, pointing out that this is not necessarily the case if you are in Conservation Area as they are. “We wrote to the Council with full details and photos explaining what we wanted to do and they agreed that permission was not required,” adding that it mainly depends on whether the panels will be visible from the street or not.

The second wave has so far attracted orders from 20 new households.The combined solar capacity for the 31 current participants who have been quoted is 71 kilowatts, saving over 37,000 kilograms of CO2 per year if they all went ahead. Because of the government’s feed in tariff scheme households will earn an average of £1,100 per year. If at least 20 households go ahead the participants will also save an average of £1,200 per household off the quoted cost of their systems.

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Insulation

Panel game Who says insulation needs to be hidden away? Danny Phelan, Sales Manager at Panel Systems, advises on specifying composite panels and looks at how they are creating an attractive and robust exterior to new and refurbished city centre buildings.

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omposite panels are now used widely for ensuring that the exterior of a building can meet both aesthetic and thermal performance requirements. In city centre locations, they are also a key element of delivering a visually engaging building, but with the assured levels of thermal performance required to meet the ever more stringent regulations.

There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when it comes to the specification of panels – firstly, the wind loading of the building. It is crucial to consider this in the specification, as the panel must be sufficiently robust to be able to withstand the force of the wind acting on the windward face of a building, which creates a positive pressure and the leeward face, which is subject to suction. As wind is channeled between high rise buildings, this effect can be exacerbated many times.

In this type of situation, choice of exterior cladding materials is key to creating a durable and robust building façade. A popular choice at the moment is to specify aluminium-faced composite panels with a metallic silver finish, which combine both aesthetics and robustness. Innovation within composite panels mean it is now possible to create a flush-glazed façade to the building, which provides a much more contemporary appearance and improved

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Cedar is currently one of the most popular timbers for building fascias, as it has a high impermeability to water and an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio

aesthetics that reflect a prosperous and vibrant city.This type of system was used for the façade of the new build Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital. Here the aluminium-faced composite panels were toggle-fixed onto the curtain walling grid in the same way that the fixed light or opening vent is installed. Composite panels with the same sightlines as the other visible elements of the system retain the pure aesthetics of the system, offering architects the option to fit any combination of solid panels, fixed lights or opening vents anywhere within the curtain walling grid, creating an aesthetically pleasing façade.To further enhance this, panels can be colour matched to suit both internal and external schemes.

Thermal performance Colour choice is certainly important, especially if the buildings are in residential areas and often clients consult with local residents and businesses to gain their

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support. On social housing developments, where composite cladding is frequently used to upgrade the thermal performance and aesthetics of a building, colour is an important part of the final decision process.

Working together with the architect and glazing contractor ensures a joined up approach to achieving the necessary thermal, fire, acoustic and durability performance of the façade. Panels are constructed offsite in factory quality controlled conditions, so thermal performance is assured. If the building is required to meet an enhanced BREEAM rating, for example Very Good or Excellent, then insulation which achieves a BRE ‘A’ rating is recommended for the composite panel.The panel manufacturer should be able to supply a material that provides low ozone depletion potential and low global warming potential, and which has the necessary BRE ‘A’ rating.

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Insulation needed to be kept to a minimum, as work was restricted to specific operational times and noise levels, in order to keep disruption to a minimum.

The windward face of a building creates a positive pressure and the leeward face is subject to suction

We delivered the composite panels on calloff, where they could simply be fixed into the framing system.This type of installation can save a significant amount of time on site and, because the panels are produced in carefully controlled factory conditions, the installers can be confident that they fit right first time. Composite panels are now achieving the aesthetics and performance requirements of modern buildings – it is little wonder that they now add to the aesthetic appeal of many of our city centre skylines. www.composite-panel.co.uk

Impact resistance If the project is a multi storey building, then high rise pressure laminates and Plastisol Steel are popular, as they offer durability, aesthetics and UV-stable colour performance. Longevity in colour performance of the exterior is vital to creating a building that is aesthetically pleasing over the long term.

Another factor when specifying composite panels is to consider the impact resistance you require from the panel face, which is especially important at street level. In these situations, materials such as MEG high pressure laminate are very durable and can be specified with anti-graffiti coatings.

It is worth considering low maintenance finishes as the panels will be in hard to reach areas and regular maintenance could be costly to the building owner over the long term.

years. As well as the aesthetics, it was also important that the cedar cladding was designed to enable integration within the glazing system.The fact that the panels are produced offsite allowed for strict quality control during manufacture, creating a truly bespoke panel that is fit for purpose.

Controlled factory conditions Composite panels are a popular choice on many city centre developments, because they can meet these offsite requirements.

This particular development was within a restricted residential area, where site access was difficult. Because of its proximity to the city centre, it meant deliveries

Cedar is currently one of the most popular timbers for building fascias, as it has a high impermeability to water and an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio (less than one tenth of other cladding and roofing products). It also provides natural resistance to the elements, which means that it has a life expectancy of over 50

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The performance and installation benefits of composite panels means that they are also well suited to overcladding the exterior of existing buildings. One such project was at Eslington Court (below) in the North East.This involved two high rise apartment blocks from the 1970s, where we worked with the specifier and window fabricator to produce plastisol faced panels in white to a bespoke specification, which completely transformed the façade of the building.

The panels were specified to achieve a U value of less than 1.0 W/m2K, which was achieved through use of Styrofoam insulation.The refurbishment had an immediate impact on reducing the carbon footprint, improving the energy efficiency and reducing energy bills for tenants.

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Design & Desire

Listed and shortlisted

Outdoor learning is a key element of the teaching practices within the unit Image © Morley von Sternberg

Mixing modern with traditional brings its own difficulties – made more complicated when, mid-project, the original structure becomes Grade 11 listed! Despite this, The Courtyard went on to be shortlisted in RIBA’s 2011 Awards. Imogen Privett, Architectural Assistant at Surface to Air Architects, describes the challenges faced.

FacT File architects: Surface to Air contractor: Lakehouse Construction Structural engineer: Martin Waters

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he Courtyard building brief was to create a new facility to meet the needs of the most vulnerable children in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.These children are unable to cope in mainstream primary schools,

and are therefore excluded due to their behavioural, social and emotional difficulties.

They are, by definition, distressed, angry and scared.The first priority of the design was therefore to create a building where the children felt safe and secure.The architectural interior was required to be domestic in scale to encourage good social interaction between children and teachers, and to provide good connections to the external landscape (outdoor learning is a key element of the teaching practices within the unit).

A large portion of the surrounding area is a conservation area, while the main school building adjacent to The Courtyard was a building of considerable merit Image © Morley von Sternberg

An ‘inside-out’ design approach was based on rigorous analysis of the users’ needs, rather than imposing a ‘design style’ from the outset, or shoehorning functions into an unsuitable building envelope, working closely with the school to identify the key issues and specific requirements which the design had to respond to.The design principle for the scheme was to create a new extension which, although contemporary in nature, complemented and respected the nature and language of the existing architecture through high quality materials, detailing and composition.The existing ‘gallery’ space was retained as the primary circulation, defining the separation between old and new. Intersecting this space are a series of new tactile ‘pod’ elements housing the zen room, library space and reception.

Materials used throughout the project were selected to complement the tones of the existing building, whilst providing durable, hardwearing but tactile surfaces appropriate to the needs of the students.

Reflective spaces A design priority was the need for a variety of spaces that helped to promote good behaviour as the students’ moods changed through the day.We worked with the staff and headteacher to identify, through the use of colour, texture and light, three typologies of spaces in the building to reflect the various activities that would take place.The first typology complemented cerebral learning activities.

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Design & Desire These spaces were situated in the original Victorian school house teaching spaces, in blue and grey hues with clean white walls and carpeted floors.The second typology addressed active learning. Here, spaces were designed to bring the ‘outside in’ through the use of variegated glazing, allowing views and access out to the courtyard spaces beyond.The soft colour palette was enriched by the natural texture and warmth of the wooden pod walls which intersect the teaching spaces.The third typology of space addressed the need for reflective spaces for the times when the children experience extremes of emotion.

They have been designed to encourage calm and comfort.These “calming” spaces have been designed as intimate pods, in warm burgundy and earth tone colours, with soft finishes.

The materials used in the project were of the highest quality, both internally and externally.The combination of glass, steel, stone and render was delicately used in a way that complements the existing building in colour and form, while rendering the building fit for purpose.The façade

Shortly after work began on site, the building was Grade II listed, necessitating a stop of works whilst listed building consent was successfully achieved Image © Morley von Sternberg

treatment was an important feature as it gives a new identity to the building, while responding to the existing architecture and presenting a high quality new façade to Langford Primary School’s main building.

Different opacities of glass were used to create subtle variation along the length of the façade, providing both light and privacy for the children inside.The new roof

canopy is a high quality standing seam zinc system.

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Calming spaces have been designed as intimate pods, in warm burgundy and earth tone colours, with soft finishes Image © Paul Freeman

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Design & Desire took a sensitive approach to the nature of the existing architecture, with particular respect to the massing and proportions of the existing courtyard building. Planning permission was initially achieved following a series of discussions with the council conservation officer. Shortly after work began on site, the building was Grade II listed, necessitating a stop of works.

Following negotiation with English Heritage, listed building consent was successfully achieved with little revision to the scheme; the new extension went through as originally proposed, with some additional funding released to for the refurbishment of the existing building.

Langford Primary School was a challenging project in terms of sustainable design; the existing building was a Grade II listed Victorian schoolhouse and the services of the new build extension needed to be linked to those of the existing building, which required careful updating within the tight constraints of the listed building consent.

Energy strategy Within the existing building, the project involved not only carrying out necessary repairs, but also working to enhance the lifespan of the building, closely liaising with the borough at all stages to ensure that the design was compliant with the listed building consent.The works to the listed Victorian building included the restoration of the windows, the repointing of brickwork, chimneys and plinths, and the restoration of the stonework above the entrances. Stonework and brickwork were cleaned by hand to avoid the unnecessary use of harsh chemicals.

The development of the energy strategy was closely integrated into the design process. A weather compensation system was installed to allow the heating to adjust automatically in response to the external temperature. A double glazed insulated façade system was installed to the new build extension to achieve further energy savings.To make the most of natural daylight, the curtain walling integrates transparent, semi opaque and opaque glass panels which provide a level of privacy while allowing daylight into all new build areas.The system was carefully designed by

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Cerebral learning activity spaces were situated in the original Victorian school house teaching spaces, in blue and grey hues with clean white walls and carpeted floors Image © Morley von Sternberg

us and our specialist sustainability services consultants and went through various daylight studies and tests to ensure that daylight and shading requirements were met.

Responsibly sourced materials A passive night time cooling strategy was adopted for the summer months. Full thermal modelling of the building was carried out during the design process, to ensure that the natural ventilation systems will be able to maintain the peak summer temperatures in accordance with BB101.

The design team put also considerable effort into specifying sustainable and responsibly sourced materials which met the tight budget of the client.

The project started on site in July 2009, with a seven week stop of works commencing in early August due to the listing of the buildings. Listed building permission was obtained on first application, and work commenced in late September.The Certificate of Practical Completion was issued on May 21st 2010.

The project was set a limited budget of £850,000, which equated to around £2000/ m² for the new build element; Surface to Air worked hard to create an efficient design which maximised the value from this budget for the client.

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Take positive action!

Following the introduction of new positive action measures to the Equality Act in April, Chrissi McCarthy MCIOB of Constructing Equality, a training provider and consultancy specialising in equality and diversity in the construction sector, takes a look at what positive action is and how you can use it to enhance your organisation.

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xperience has taught us that there are three main ways organisations choose to look at Equality legislation 1. Ignore:This is the construction industry we won’t need it 2. Comply: Do what we need to, what will protect us in a court of law 3. Embrace: See it as an opportunity to win work, increase profits and enhance teams.

In the current climate most of the industry is somewhere between 1 and 2 and this is why there is a real opportunity to get ahead of the game enacting positive action legislation to help you diversify your workforce and reap the benefits that accompany a wider range of experience.

What is positive action?

Positive action is an area of the Equality act that allows you to make special provisions for underrepresented groups within your organisation as long as they are covered by one of the nine protected characteristics which are age disability gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race (including ethnic or national origins, colour and nationality) religion or belief (including lack of belief) sex sexual orientation

From Oct 2010 the provisions surrounding positive action meant that you could use the legislation to provide training or encourage individuals to apply for roles. Since April 2011 the legislation has been changed to allow for employers to use positive action to employ an

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underrepresented individual at point of selection when all other things are equal.

Positive action is a voluntary section of the act, and whilst you can choose not to employ it in your diversity strategy you are likely to benefit from doing so.You must though be sure you are meeting the conditions of the legislation.

Why use positive action?

An increasing amount of research has shown that well managed diverse teams lead to a more productive work force, increased turnover and higher profits.

There are a number of reasons behind this ranging from being more likely to win and gain repeat work if you mirror your client base, gaining additional experience from a wider pool of knowledge and accessing the benefits of a balanced workforce.

All of this research and much more points to the fact that it is simply good for business - and there is an increasing concern that you might lose out on public sector work if you can’t meet the additional equality legislation that it must adhere to in the form of the equality duties.

How can you, as a construction organisation, use positive action?

So how can you ensure your teams are well managed legally, efficiently and within your budget? Here are some ideas of how you might want to use positive action.

Recruitment The average age of a woman entering the UK construction industry is 26 which means when advertising for apprentices you might want to consider putting your advertisements in places women in that age range are likely to frequent such as Community centres, Doctors’ Surgeries and Sure Start centres.

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Note on your advertisement that you encourage applications from BME, disabled, women etc Word your advertising to ensure it sounds inclusive.

Retention Offer training for female managers that understands the barriers they are likely to face in male dominated industries and provides them with the tools they need to overcome them.

Offer support to your staff in the form of an external contact or mentor.

Development Encourage people from minority backgrounds to apply for promotions understand that factors aside from ability might be holding them back meaning you lose out on the best person for the job.

If you have two equal candidates and are unsure which to pick you can use positive action to employ the individual from an underrepresented group – please note this only applies if the candidates are in all other ways equal.

In summary this legislation is voluntary and designed to give you the chance to improve your organisation and put in place measures that will help you retain and develop key individuals by recognising they face additional barriers within the workplace and providing suitable support to overcome them.

Positive action aims to make the work place equal, and a well positioned strategy can help you achieve that. www.constructingequality.co.uk

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MMC & OSC

Here’s one I made earlier!

Clients want speed and sustainability – at a budget!

Adrian Day, Managing Director of Terrapin, looks at how offsite construction is helping specifiers to meet the higher levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes, whilst achieving performance, schedule and costing requirements.

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he residential property sector is embracing offsite construction as a method of achieving the ever more stringent building regulations, coupled with a need to reduce unit costs and meet tighter build schedules. Innovation in the industry means that today’s modular buildings can be as individual and unique as are homes constructed with traditional building methods.The increasingly stringent performance requirements of the Code for Sustainable Homes also means that many within the new build sector are seeing offsite as a method of guaranteeing they can meet these improved performance levels. Architects and offsite companies are working together more closely than ever before to address how future housing requirements can be met.

As an industry, we are under increasing pressure to deliver homes which incorporate sustainable building methods.

The new generation of “Hybrid” offsite buildings also offer the flexibility for green technologies to be incorporated, for example, rainwater harvesting, solar photovoltaics or a green roof, as well as mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) systems and “dynamic

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Panels are prefabricated within a factory quality controlled environment, which means that performance levels are assured

insulation”, all of which greatly enhance the sustainability of a building.

With offsite construction, panels are prefabricated within a factory quality controlled environment, which means that performance levels are assured. It also ensures that maintenance costs are lower over the lifetime of the building, due to the building being produced to meet stringent construction standards.

For all these reasons, offsite construction is providing a solution, which enables shorter build times, fewer stoppages due to adverse weather, less waste and a lower environmental impact. Modular building also has the benefits of optimising transportation, which means fewer deliveries to site, therefore improving a building’s green credentials and also providing less disruption to residents.

Design flexibility As well as meeting exceptional performance requirements, the latest offsite solutions also allow for much greater design flexibility.This can include the integration of non-rectangular modules and the introduction of corner-to-corner glazed walls, which all add to the diversity

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and character of developments with multiple units.This design flexibility is helping change the perception of offsite construction held by many people who have the misconception that it is quite formulaic.

In actual fact, offsite construction can allow for greater flexibility than with traditional builds and also the development can benefit from a much lower carbon footprint. Many housing associations are looking to specify low embodied carbon building products for new homes that contain a high level of recycled materials and again these can easily be specified within an offsite build.

Offsite construction is also now being adopted for building whole apartment blocks, as single living accommodation units can be produced quickly and effectively and stacked, with all the performance and aesthetic benefits.

Another factor that is appealing to the housing sector is the standardisation and economies of scale offered by modular construction methods. For example, our Hybred concept was recently developed to create a number of Code 4 bungalows.

MMC & OSC Due to the large quantity of similar units created as part of this project, the client was able to benefit from new homes delivered within a more affordable budget, making this an attractive option. And this concept could equally be applied to five storey buildings as one storey apartments, demonstrating the flexibility of the system.

OSC works well with building whole apartment blocks, as single living accommodation units can be produced quickly and effectively and stacked

Range of configurations Where modular building can help the housing sector to make huge gains is when it comes to replication of units to a common design, using standard components. Units can be produced for a range of sizes from microflats and 1–4 bedroom units, which are perfect for first time buyers, as well as students and the elderly. Larger units are capable of being configured as two storey maisonettes, or side by side on a single floor.The possibilities are huge – ranging from small 10-15 unit developments configured as apartment blocks or terraces, through to 50+ unit schemes, which combine houses and apartments, through to larger 100+ unit regeneration projects. All of these can be specified to meet a range of configurations to suit their different settings and local environment.

It could also be adapted to suit Code Levels 5 and 6, as an effective way of creating the most sustainable buildings.

As over 85% of a structure can be built in the factory, this minimises the amount of time spent on site, as well as lowering the amount of waste produced as part of meeting modern methods of construction requirements.

Performance and sustainability With offsite construction, even the roof is completed offsite, which means the whole building could be watertight within just one day.The end result is a building that meets the performance requirements of the higher Code levels, backed up by all the benefits of offsite construction.

Designs for these offsite buildings are based on meeting and exceeding current requirements, including the new space standards as defined by the Mayor of London and HCA (Homes and Communities Agency), as well as the Code for Sustainable Homes level 4 or above, Lifetime Homes, Building for Life and Housing Quality Indicators (HQIs).

Innovation in the industry means that today’s modular buildings can be as individual and unique as are homes constructed with traditional building methods

Innovation is prevalent in the housing sector where architects are working closely with offsite companies to incorporate the latest technology to ensure the nation’s future homes can be delivered to meet performance and sustainability requirements, whilst still delivered between tight budgetary parameters.This approach looks set to increase as the industry recognises how it is an effective way to meet the UK’s future housing needs.

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Design for Disability

Home help A hoist makes getting in and out of bed much easier

Resident Lee Cribb in his hi-tech adapted kitchen

For years Ysgol Maesglas primary school in North Wales saw young children taking their first steps on the road to independence. Now the site in Greenfield, Flintshire, is facilitating independence again, although this time for a rather different clientele.

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ollowing Flintshire County Council’s demolition of the redundant school,Wales & West Housing Association (WWHA) bought the site from them in February 2008, and obtained planning permission that March. Cilgant yr Hen Ysgol, a mixed development of 14 apartments for general needs residents and five state-of-theart bungalows for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairment, was built by contractor R L Davies & Sons.

Locca Access, which allows residents with limited dexterity to access their property via a key fob, although normal keys can also be used. A CHUBB Warden Call System, Concept RS, allows direct contact with the carer unit.The system is set to call WWHA’s 24/7 call centre if the carer handset has not been responded to within a certain amount of time.This ensures residents can maintain their independence with the peace of mind that help can be called upon at any time.

“Right from the start our design team worked closely with the identified residents, occupational therapists and carers to ensure that their housing needs would be met,” said Nikki Cole, Head of Development for WWHA. “Each bungalow is individually tailored to meet their needs.”

Flexible design solutions The £2m development is a first for WWHA, one of the largest social housing providers in Wales providing more than 9,500 high quality affordable homes for 25,000 people across 15 local authority areas in Wales.

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the properties would provide long term, flexible design solutions in order to meet any changing needs or indeed, any change of resident,” added Cole.

Working closely with prospective residents, WWHA development managers and Ainsley Gommon Architects came up with a range of key features including specialist hoists, motorised kitchen equipment and motorised doors and each property benefits from an open plan, easy access design. Flintshire County Council commissioned Allied Healthcare to provide on-site 24/7 care.

Sustainable technologies In the kitchen the CDA multi-function ovens are integrated at wheelchair suitable height with telescopic shelves for ease of use for the residents. Integrated hobs are

by FAGOR and are induction type; having a variety of safety features such as autostop which automatically switches the hob off when the pan is removed.The washer, tumble and fridge freezers are all A rated for energy purposes.

Whole house ventilation with heat recovery is incorporated via the Nuaire

Design for Disability MRXBOX90S.This system constantly feeds fresh air to every room in the property preventing condensation and smells. Damp air from the kitchen and bathroom are used (via a heat exchanger) to temper the incoming fresh air, and all radiators are low surface temperature to prevent possible injury to the residents. Other sustainable technologies used on the scheme include high levels of thermal insulation, condensing combination boilers, solar thermal hot water storage.

The development won “Best Social Affordable Housing Development, Flintshire� at the 2010 North Wales Building Excellence Awards, combining the advantages of high quality, self-contained accommodation with provision of flexible care and support services. For more information on specialist projects, see www.wwha.net

The two bungalows for people with acquired brain injury also benefit from: Internal Doors: Dorma Magneo automatic sliding door operator which uses magnetic technology to provide almost noiseless opening and closing that is considered safe and wear resistant.The doors are operated by a remote switch they will also open and close with a gentle push.

Wash Basins: Pressalit Care adjustable height wash basins can be adjusted to suit the height of the resident, carer or visitor to the property.

Adaptive push button technology makes life easy for residents

Automatic opening windows: Windows to kitchen and bathroom areas have motorised operation.

The switch for these was placed in a convenient place for the resident to operate.

Automated kitchen worktops: Ropox flexielectric.These are situated around the hob and kitchen sink so that current and future residents as well as carers and family can use these facilities at a variety of heights. Height can be adjusted via a switch to the front of the worktop plinth.

The plaque which marks the official opening of the scheme last year

Assisted bathing: Arjo sovereign bath provides height adjustable transfer chair, electronic controls and handset for carer use. It also includes an integrated shower.

Ceiling track hoist: Freeway battery operated electronic hoist.This runs from the resident’s bed to the bathroom and is fully automatic.The system is charged via a docking system.

Toilet: Clos O Mat Palma fully automatic WC. Combines the functions of a WC, Bidet and dryer in one unit.

Access to each property is made as easy as possible

Assistive technology: Possum system is used via a handset to enable the resident to carry out a variety of tasks such as open and shut the external doors and speak to a visitor at the front door.The system is flexible for further inclusion of household items if required in the future such as TV, lights, blinds and automatic beds etc.

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Sadolin video gives insight to Wood Protection A video outlining the unique qualities of the highly translucent woodstain Sadolin Ultra® has been introduced to help specifiers make informed decisions regarding superior wood protection.

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maintenance schedules, Sadolin Ultra® offers protection for seven years.

Its time-proven formulation is built on 200 years’ heritage forged in the unforgiving Scandinavian Climate, with the benefit of 21st Century advances in technology.

Longer lasting protection This approach ensures superior performance, colour retention and breathable microporosity, whilst allowing the natural beauty of wood to shine through, highlighting its natural features.

microporous ‘jacket’, which is both waterproof and allows the wood to breathe naturally, which in turn offers longer lasting protection.”

An engaging insight Paula O’Hare, brand manager for Sadolin, said: “This video offers an engaging and informed insight into the unique qualities of Ultra®, and the system’s wide-ranging benefits for specifiers.

“It is the first in a series of videos planned, which will build up into a useful reference point for users.”

vailable to view at www. youtube.com/ sadolinwoodcare the webfilm highlights the best in class protection and aesthetics of the leading woodcare system.

The system also offers protection against extremes of weather, with features including Advanced UV-Active Technology, including UV light absorbers, to tackle damaging rays.

As well as being viewed at www. youtube.com/sadolinwoodcare the video is also available as a DVD, which can be ordered directly from Sadolin.

The premium choice for new wood, redecoration projects and to support

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Access & Security

Paxton makes a splash Manvers Waterfront Boat Club is a multi-water sports centre on Manvers Lake, based in Wathupon-Dearne, South Yorkshire. The centre specialises in paddle sports, with canoeing at the heart of its activities.

Manvers is an ideal place for grassroots learners to train in a real Olympic setting.

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he centre works in partnership with Canoe England, the national governing body for canoeing, set up by Sport England. Sport England receives a yearly capital grants allowance from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to support the development of certain sport across the country.

In 2008 Canoe England used this funding and embarked upon a new project to turn a disused lakeside pit in Rotherham into a canoeing centre fit for Olympic standard training. Now, with help and support from the Environment Agency, the Carbon Trust and Dearne Valley College, Manvers Waterfront Boat Club is a haven for the local community.

During the planning stages of this project Chairman Chris Hawkesworth, decided to put in an access control system to manage security and water usage in the club house.

As the building resulted from Government funding, making sure the club would run as economically as possible was paramount.

Minimum water usage Hot water for the showers, basins, kitchen and heating system is generated via a pump that comes from the lake itself.The club needed an access system with features that could complement a sustainable building like this.The need to promote

support@paxton.co.uk energy efficiency, stick to budget and save on expenses like water usage all had to be taken into consideration.

Chris called in Richard Muscroft, of Churchill Security, who specified Paxton’s networked Net2 access control system as a solution to the club’s security and water usage requirements. “When Chris told me what shower system the club was using, I realised I could integrate with Net2 control units to activate the showers,” said Richard.

“This meant that we could set a timer on the showers via the Net2 software, ensuring minimum water usage and therefore the greenest possible solution.

Of course, Net2 is also ideal for providing total security on the club’s doors.”

Shower activation Richard and his team installed eleven Net2 control units in total, including women’s and men’s showers, disabled washrooms and main doors. Richard fitted a PROXIMITY backbox reader opposite each shower, when a club member swipes their Net2 token, it toggles a relay setting off the infrared sensor activating the shower.The shower works on a timer for two minutes and then switches off, keeping water wastage to a minimum and costs down.The efficiency of the new Net2 system means guests are no longer charged extra to use the shower facilities.

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children and young adults, it’s important to provide a safe environment for them.

Teachers and site instructors all have to pass CRB checks and it is vital that there is strict management over who is allowed on site at any time.

“The Net2 system really improves security for the youngsters that use the club,” added Richard. “Installing Net2 has meant that this Canoe England site strikes a fine balance between providing an open, welcoming venue for water sports enthusiasts and a safe, secure environment that gives members peace of mind.”

Set access permissions The centre uses the flexible Net2 software to set different access permissions for its 520 members, granting and denying access to specific areas of the club, at the click of a button.

In the long term Chris expects the club will welcome up to 120,000 irregular users, magnifying the importance of managing the flow of people in the building.

“A club like this has to keep its costs down to keep going at all. Net2 is so easy to use,” concluded Chris. “We’ve had no maintenance call outs and no emergencies.

It has simply given us an economical, green security solution that’s ideal for Canoe England.”

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Hamworthy range transforms boiler solutions

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Hamworthy Heating’s new Fleet range of condensing boilers, promises to change the way the industry views commercial boiler solutions.

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ritish designed and built at the Hamworthy factory in Poole, the new Fleet brand comprises an exceptionally versatile range of modular boilers suitable for a multitude of commercial plant rooms.

Hamworthy has taken an innovative approach to offer Fleet condensing boilers in wall hung and floor standing configurations, with outputs from 40kW to 1050kW. Using common components and exploiting its expertise in floor standing modular boiler design, Hamworthy has produced ultra-compact modules for both horizontal and vertical boiler applications.

At the heart of the Fleet is Hamworthy’s new sectional heat exchanger, which has been designed for use in all the wall hung and floor standing boilers, allowing each product to be easily configured with a total of 47 different models.

“The new Fleet range reflects our commitment to advancing the technical excellence of our products in the best interests of our customers, and address market needs that have been carefully identified,” said Keith Thompson,

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Hamworthy Heating’s Sales & Marketing Director. “Through our innovative heat exchanger and a rigorous attention to detail, the Fleet range features a very competitive market price, which enables customers to purchase Hamworthy’s quality engineered premium products at an affordable price.”

Manufactured using robust aluminium alloy castings for high efficiency condensing performance, the Fleet range of boilers are suitable for up to 6 bar working pressure.

Engineered to the Hamworthy pedigree, the Fleet boilers have been through a comprehensive testing and development programme. Hamworthy’s heat exchanger comes with a 5 year warranty, backed up by the manufacturer’s dedicated after-sales service.

Wall hung boilers There are eight wall hung models in the Fleet range with outputs from 40kW to 150kW, extending the normal capability of wall hung boilers.

All models within the range come with optional frame-sets and pipe kits below the boilers, plus room sealed flue with a choice of concentric or twin duct, or open flue header systems for multiple boilers.

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Floor standing horizontal boilers The Fleet floor standing horizontal range is perfect for replacing rows of old cast iron modular boiler systems, with a choice of 13 models, single boiler outputs range from 40kW to 350kW.The Fleet horizontal boilers up to 150kW are available with the same choice of options as the wall hung models; pipe kits mounted above the boilers and open or room sealed flues, including concentric arrangements.

Floor standing vertical boilers Taking space saving seriously, the Fleet floor standing vertical range consists of 26 models, with modules arranged either two or three high, to provide outputs from 80kW to 1050kW; becoming the highest output, smallest footprint boiler on the market today, taking less than 1 square metre floor space to generate 1050kW of power.

Using multiple boilers, the Fleet range facilitates close load matching and requires fewer modules for high output commercial systems where it is necessary to satisfy large heat loads, enabling significant operational savings to be achieved over its lifetime.

CiH Conference Preview

The future of housing The pace of change in the housing world since the coalition government took office in May last year has been breathtaking. An administration eager for reform has left no stone unturned – regulation, investment and the income of social landlords have all been affected.

This year’s CiH Conference has a packed programme!

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he comprehensive spending review (CSR) settlement was devastating for housing with a 33% cut in revenue and a massive 74% cut in capital.There will be no more public funding for social housing – other than for intermediate rent schemes on fixed term tenancies.Together with the proposed reforms to housing benefit, the cuts in the Supporting People budget and the limited funds for regeneration our sector has some tough challenges and hard calls ahead.

Eight months on from the CSR, thousands of delegates, visitors, exhibitors and speakers will come together at Housing 2011, CIH’s annual UK conference and exhibition in Harrogate from 21 to 23 June.

Housing 2011 will provide the opportunity for housing professionals to examine what the changes really mean and to evaluate how the sector has responded.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps will be addressing the conference

Hundreds of exhibitors The event is the biggest and best attended event in the UK’s housing events calendar and brings together nearly 5,000 housing professionals, together with over 300 key suppliers all under one roof.The exhibition showcases the latest products and services in the housing and regeneration sector with many dedicated features and workshops running throughout the show.

Hundreds of exhibitors include providers of construction, housing maintenance, fire safety, security and software solutions as well as solicitors, insurance providers and energy firms.

The conference attracts some of the country’s most influential economic and business experts as well as housing and regeneration leaders.This year’s speakers include Dennis Turner, Chief Economist at HSBC Bank, Michael Coogan, Director General, of the Council of Mortgage Lenders, Imtiaz Farookhi, Chief Executive of NHBC as well as Danny Brocklehurst, screenwriter for TV’s Shameless and BBC Radio 4’s Winifred Robinson. Housing 2011 will hear from the Shadow Housing Minister Alison Seabeck and on the last day Housing Minister Grant Shapps will address the conference.

Delivering more with less The main sessions in the conference will look at the changes in regulation, housing investment and welfare reform as they

The event brings together nearly 5,000 housing professionals and over 300 key suppliers

impact on housing providers, professionals and tenants. Some of the issues that will be discussed include: how can we fund and build the 150,000 homes the government wants?; what impact will changes in the welfare and benefit system have on our organisations and our customers?; how can we be more productive and deliver more with less?; do shared services really offer the level of efficiencies needed?; what are the most successful ways to implement transformational change?; and what is the future of housing in the Big Society?

Building on the success of the Housing Pact presented to the Housing Minister at the conclusion of the 2010 conference, delegates’ voices will be heard at Housing 2011 culminating in a sector-wide statement, setting out our priorities of and for the sector and the support we need from the government to deliver these.

Three days of debate With a streamlined, focused and interactive format – and more speakers and sessions than any other UK housing event – Housing 2011 will provide a valuable three days of debate, helping you and your organisation to do more than just survive in these challenging times.

With such fundamental and wide reaching change, it has never been more important to come together to learn, share and explore solutions.Visit the CiH Conference in Harrogate on the 21-23 of June 2011 to develop and deliver a collective, dynamic message both to Government and all those involved in improving housing and communities. www.cihhousing.com

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Health, Safety & Security Sapphire’s OSQA is serious about safety Sapphire Balustrades, the leading UK full service manufacturer and installer of premium balustrade systems, has developed OSQA (Onsite Safety & Quality Assurance), a unique scoring system for onsite health and safety reviews, quality and risk assessments.

OSQA (pronounced ‘Oscar’) is based on a mutual review framework that Sapphire uses to assess its installers – and they use to assess Sapphire. A set of weighted Key Performance Indicators for each side covers everything from work quality, cost and documentation through to attitude, working methods and risk assessment, with health and safety carrying the highest weighting.

Fitters who score highly earn bonuses to incentivise them to work to the highest standard all the time, on every project, while feedback on Sapphire’s performance is documented and improved.

Sapphire believes everyone has the right to a safe, secure workplace.

“We’re committed to giving our people the knowledge they need to be safe, in terms of techniques and behaviour,” explained Marketing Manager Nick Haughton. “For example, all our contract managers and team leaders, as well as many of our operatives, have

followed CITB courses in health and safety.With our detailed risk assessments and method statements we aim to use OSQA to deliver total peace of mind about onsite quality and safety.”

Sapphire’s commitment to safety is also reflected in its factories; the current number of accident free days in its Reading factory has greatly exceeded the previous record despite an increase in the number of workers.

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Clos-o-mat help IKEA adapt

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Leading home retailer IKEA is continuing its ground-breaking tradition by becoming the first interiors store in the UK to go beyond the call of duty in toilet provision.

The group’s Edinburgh outlet has had a Clos-o-Mat Palma ‘wash and dry’ toilet installed in its ‘Changing Places’ facility. As a result, anyone with a disability can enjoy the store, relaxed in the knowledge it has the most inclusive, appropriate toilet facilities of any superstore in the UK.The Clos-o-Mat, exclusively manufactured in the UK by Total Hygiene, looks like a conventional toilet, but features integral douching and drying, simply activated by pressure on the flush pad.

SAFETYWORKS & Solutions manufacture a range of free standing, clamp on and fixed handrail systems for rooftops and walkways.Their Easyguard permanent freestanding handrails are suitable for roof perimeters or the designation of access ways and fire escape routes, and are suitable for both retrofit and new build. As Easyguard is non-penetrative (freestanding), it alleviates the need for weather proofing around posts and eliminates the risk of future leaks associated with penetrative systems.The design is flatfooted and slides easily underneath rooftop obstructions therefore providing minimal trip hazard. Easyguard is galvanised to BS/EN 1461, and is also available powder coated, again over galvanised steel.

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Hoyles’ EXITGUARD for safety & security sales@hoyles.com 029 Hoyles Electronic Developments’ enhanced 24 hour door alarm now includes a unique fire door checking feature incorporated to ensure that staff check each fire exit door in the building as soon as the building is occupied. A switched signal from the intruder alarm control or a time switch causes each EXITGUARD to give out a low level sound and strobe until its door has been opened and re-closed after which it resumes its normal security monitoring role. New features include keypad control, selectable alarm tones and an integral strobe.They are backwards compatible with previous EXITGUARDS and available as battery, 12vdc or 230vac mains powered.

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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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Open plan fire protection from Plumis Plumis produces novel solutions in residential active fire protection to meet building regulations and the RRFSO.

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utomist is a water mist innovation which provides developers with design freedom and flexibility for open plan spaces, in new builds, refurbishments or loft conversions, avoiding enclosed staircases; it’s a real hassle-free alternative to sprinklers!

Building Regulations Approved Document B limits the layout and aesthetics of residential developments by containing fire spread through compartmentation or increased fire resistance, but new innovations in active fire protection from Plumis offer the architect alternative routes to freedom and flexibility in layout to provide the modern, contemporary, open-plan residential layouts that clients increasingly expect.

Residential sprinkler installation in redevelopment of existing structures can have major aesthetic, infrastructure and even structural consequences and be extremely costly, when often the fire risk in question is quite localised.

Plumis Automist is a new innovative, best value, fire protection solution, available in a unique mixer tap version for higher risk kitchen fire protection and an inconspicuous wall mounting version to protect stairwells or escape routes.

The Kitchen mixer tap version comprises of a patent pending, design award, water-mist nozzle assembly for monobloc mixer taps, and the wall mounted version should be considered by Building Control Officers as an alternative suppression method for overcoming fire precautions in lieu of only passive fire protection e.g. in a stairwell to protect an open plan space where compartmentation should be in place but is undesirable or not possible to achieve. info@plumis.co.uk

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Design for Disability

Inclusive bathroom design unisex and have enough space for someone in a wheelchair or with a carer or guide dog to maneouvre.

Further, BS8300 includes a whole new concept; Changing Places Changing Lives, or CPCL, a campaign for which Total Hygiene is sponsor.This involves the creation of larger, better equipped accessible toilets compared to Document M versions, which only address the needs of someone who can toilet unaided.

Robin Tuffley, marketing manager at Total Hygiene, the UK’s biggest-selling supplier of disabled toileting solutions, examines developments in inclusive bathroom/washroom design

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ow often do you go to the toilet? For most of us, it is something we do on average eight times a day without even thinking, pulling off sheets of toilet tissue, wiping clean, grasping the flush….but if you have any affliction which limits your mental or physical capacity to undertake this basic routine, your independence, privacy and dignity are massively limited, creating dependence or total reliance on a carer to do those jobs for you. Further, certain ethnic groups have specific hygiene considerations when toileting.

10.5m people ie 1 in 6 of the UK population have limiting illness which impinges on their ability to carry out daily life- including going to the toilet. Some 20million are affected by bladder and bowel continence. Latest statistics show 100 people a week have a limb amputated through diabetes. Some 9m people are affected by arthritis. Research shows ¼ million people including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities and a range of other physical disabilities cannot use standard accessible (Document M compliant) toilets because they need support from one or two carers, or need changing. Our Muslim community

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accounts for 2m people. Figures released

by VisitEngland show overnight trips made by, or accompanied by, someone with a health impairment or condition accounted for almost £1billion in the first six months of 2009, and people with access needs account for 12% of all overnight domestic trips, let alone day trips or routine outings ‘to town’. As a result, there is a significant need and opportunity in the supply and installation of toileting solutions which meet special needs, at home and away.

Good practice Commercial and public locations have to address Building Regulation requirements and British Standards, perceived as ‘good practice’, including the latest BS6465-4 code of practice for the provision of public toilets, which integrates with BS8300:2009 accessible building design, which lays down standard criteria for all buildings - and their toilets - to which numbers of the public have access.

For disabled people, the new Standard refers back to BS8300:2009, which recommends buildings to which numbers of the public have access - new and existing - should have an accessible toilet, so if there is capacity for only one loo, it should be

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WRAS approval But inclusivity extends beyond physical and mental capacity. It involves religious and cultural issues. Specifiers and particularly installers need to be aware of limitations: for example, our Clos-o-Mat Palma ‘wash and dry’ toilet helps compliance not just with disability, but those religious and cultural considerations: its integral douche and drier eliminates the need to manually cleanse after toileting, thus satisfying Islamic Qadaahul Haajah as well as helping anybody with issues affecting balance or manual dexterity. It is the only one to carry WRAS approval enabling legal connection to the mains water supply.

The market is already big, and can only continue to grow; our premium toilet, the Clos-o-Mat, already has over 40,000 installations across the UK, and some of those have been in daily use for over 30 years! A little time invested in learning about the considerations and requirements, and putting that into practice, could reap significant dividends for the toilet operator, generating more ‘footfall’ and more business. info@clos-o-mat.com

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Floors & Surfaces

Decksafe’s gripping tale When Norfolk-based property development company Fairstead Homes encountered serious problems with a Wood-Plastic composite decking which had been installed two years previously, they called in Decksafe Solutions.

staircase was also installed, using the Structural Solid Top Fibreglass panels and incorporating a highly visible DDA Compliant yellow nosing.

The existing Wood Plastic decking had performed very poorly, and over this short period of time the decking had already become warped and distorted causing trip hazards. Also more crucially, the walking surface had become slippery, especially in wet conditions.

Decksafe Solutions Ltd. advised using 29mm thickness fibreglass solid top structural panels.These panels, unlike the existing plastic wood decking we’re completely thermally stable, thereby overcoming the expansion problems previously encountered, and the integral gritted surface provided a superior anti-slip surface.

The gritted Anti Slip Surface has been friction tested in accordance with BS 7976-2 and certified as providing an excellent level of slip resistance in wet conditions.

The Structural Solid Top Fibreglass panels proved to be a cost effective solution to the client, and the existing substandard plastic wood panels were replaced with decking panels cut to suit. A new

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Drainage & Sewage Klargester Saint-Gobain PAM UK extends range leave Rick Stein Iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK has extended its Classical range of cast iron rainwater and gutter systems, drained! by introducing square and rectangular pipes and fittings.

Rick and Jill Stein’s pub,The Cornish Arms in St Merryn, needed an offmains drainage system which would be suitable for a traditional, rural setting.

They sought the expertise of leading UK manufacturer Klargester, who recommended the industry-leading EnviroSafe treatment plant. Kevin Roe, Klargester Sales Director, said: “The EnviroSafe is ideal for businesses like hotels and pubs because it can cope with sewage that is contaminated by fats, oils and chemicals. It also treats more than 90% of sewage pollutants so the effluent is suitable discharging within the most sensitive sites.” info@klargester.com

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Saint-Gobain PAM UK’s Mike Rawlings comments: “We have introduced 75x75mm, 100x100mm and 125x100mm sections, providing even more choice when selecting rainwater and gutter systems.We are also looking to improve our made-to-measure service in the future, for customers seeking a completely bespoke product.” The range is designed in accordance with the BS 460 product standard and has British Board of Agrément third party Accreditation. sales.uk.pam@saint-gobain.com

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WPL launch new website WPL Ltd, well known for their environmental wastewater solutions, has proudly launched their new website.

Showcasing products, service options and hire solutions, visitors can easily gain an understanding of the full range WPL offer.With case studies and detailed project write-ups, as well as research results and latest news also available, this redesigned, user-friendly site provides an insight into the broad scope of work carried out by WPL. Split into four clear sectors; domestic, commercial, industrial and utilities, it is easy for site visitors to instantly find what they are looking for, whether this is a complete sewage management system or rainwater enquiries@wpl.co.uk 038 harvesting advice.

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Kell Systems: economically sustainable technology Driven by increased legislation and growing energy costs, sustainability and environmentally efficient technologies are becoming increasingly important to UK and global business. To be successful however, these technologies must also be economically and operationally sustainable to ensure their survival in the business world.

One example of this successful co-existence is the Kell Server Cabinet.With Kell Systems’ acoustic server enclosures now in use throughout UK and global offices stretching right up to The White House, the Kell Server Cabinet provides businesses with the unique formula of providing both economic and environmental sustainability.

In typical usage, the Kell server cabinet can reduce server noise by a perceived 90%, CO2 emissions by up to 97%, floor space by 90%, operating costs by 98%, and capital costs by up to 80%, compared to a traditional server room.

In fact, the Kell Server Cabinet completely removes the need for a traditional server

room, providing a quiet, aesthetically pleasing, and easily portable home for the office server.This technology can be leveraged across any business sector that is required to run Server technology, and can service any business size from start-ups and SMEs to huge multi-national corporations such as global petrochemical company Shell, with whom Kell Systems’ work recently made the headlines.

It is a point that is often overlooked in the headlines surrounding emerging Green technologies, but to offer a truly sustainable product, technology must also be economically and operationally viable to ensure its widespread uptake by UK and global business.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings UZIN makes African developments for compound more Kerakoll Group eco-friendly KERAKOLL GROUP has been chosen as official supplier by the UZIN provides the UK’s flooring professionals with ecological, innovative and high quality products and solutions; and now NC 182 has been awarded an EC1 plus classification and Blue Angel label for being very low emission (TVOC limit after 28 days is less than 60 μg/m³) and provides the most ecological approach for flooring installations. It has also been M.E.D. approved. NC 182 is a low-slump extremely rapid repair mortar, which is ready for covering within 60 minutes. It can be used as a scratch coat or for fine skimming as well as having no thickness limitations. info@uzin.co.uk

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Roof transformed with Kalwall This data centre in Scotland has been transformed with a new Kalwall skylight over the central atrium.The dramatic solution was adopted by architects Atkins because the existing pyramidal roof, constructed with tinted glass curtain-walling, was aging and leaking badly. Refurbishment involved reuse of the existing structure to install 1200mm wide panels of highly insulating Kalwall and to replicate the original shape.The result has been an immediate halving of the U value and a fivefold reduction in solar heat transmittance. At night, the pyramid exudes an ethereal glow against a background of the Clyde and the hills beyond. mailbox@stoakes.co.uk

company developing “Comandante Gika”, the biggest property development project in Angola and also Africa with 200,000kg of its ecological products.The appointment of Kerakoll reinforces its reputation as a supplier of choice for projects on an international scale incorporating the best quality, complex architectural designs and a strong vocation for sustainability. H40 Flex White, H40 Marmorex and Fugabella were among the eco-friendly products chosen for the job. Kerakoll products are distributed in the UK by Kerakoll UK Ltd, the UK subsidiary of the Italian building chemicals supplier which has won awards for its environmental info@kerakoll.co.uk 045 credentials.

Interface shares sustainability successes Interface, Inc., the worldwide leader in design, production and sales of environmentally responsible modular carpet, believes that Earth Day is an important time for individuals and organisations to consider environmental impacts. Company President and CEO Dan Hendrix revealed highlights made over the past year in reducing its own negative impacts on the earth to demonstrate ways other companies can achieve progress toward sustainability.These include using 40% of raw materials from recycled or bio-based sources; the diversion of 12,500 tonnes of carpet from landfills in 2010 with ReEntry® 2.0; reduction of greenhouse gas emissions at manufacturing facilities; and commitment interface.uk@interfaceflor.eu 046 to EPDs on all InterfaceFLOR products by 2012.

Sikkens launches new website Premium woodcare brand Sikkens has further enhanced its support service for professionals with the launch of its new website www.sikkens. co.uk.The new website is ideal for specifiers and appliers looking for advice on woodcare solutions, and is packed full of valuable information including product detail, colour ranges, the Cetol and Rubbol translucent and opaque coating ranges, advice on different wood substrates and company news, including its sustainability programme. It also includes details and images of 12 of the most commonly used timbers in construction, and how they can be enhanced through the application of the Sikkens range of premium coatings.

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Conrens’ colourful coatings Epoxy resin specialists Conren Limited have completed a flooring project for David Hayton Ltd, Carlisle, the leading Peugeot Dealer for the North West. An area of approximately 845m² was mechanically prepared and a rapid cure screed was pumped

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to provide a new level and sound substrate. Once cured this was then coated with two coats of Conren Dustguard heavy duty epoxy resin. Joints within the concrete floor were filled with Flexijoint to protect them from damage and prevent dirt and debris gathering.

The floor was then completed with demarcation lines to the MOT Bay and walkways to delineate safe pedestrian access.

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Floors & Surfaces

Forbo Flex their muscle!

Forbo’s inspirational Flex Design collection dramatically extends the potential for loose lay vinyl tiles in commercial office, retail, and hospitality environments and provides an excellent environmental option as a result of its European manufacture, high recycled content, and REACH compliance.

Flex Design encompasses abstract and traditional wood, concrete, stone, sand and metallic woven designs.The collection combines well with Forbo’s carpet tile and LVT (luxury vinyl tile) ranges and broadens the choice available for environments requiring speed of installation or the practical benefits of modular flooring, eg, where access flooring is installed and in refurb and renovation projects.

The combination of a glass fleece carrier and multiple calandered layers makes Flex Design unprecedented in strength, performance and quality. A top 1mm transparent wearlayer gives superior strength, durability and clarity whilst the PUR Pearl lacquer delivers stain resistance, ease of maintenance and a natural matt appearance.

Manufacture at a Forbo production site in mainland Europe assures specifiers that the collection meets the highest European standards and is REACH compliant, and guarantees shorter delivery times and competitive pricing, making Flex Design an ideal resilient solution for time and cost dependent projects. info.flooring.uk@forbo.com

Packexe Films: removable grip!

Formica Group bring laminate surfaces to life

Packexe self-adhesive plastic films have each been specifically formulated with unique adhesive grades designed to grip the recommended surface but remove easily without leaving a sticky residue. Each of the Packexe films are transparent with colour-coded branding, providing product guidance for the surface suitability; with high-strength adhesive for the CARPET film, medium-strength for HARDFLOOR film, light-strength adhesive for GLASS & GLAZING and a low-tack adhesive for the MULTI-SURFACE film. Packexe films not only reduce cleaning costs and improve site safety; they also offer the user immediate product recognition through the colourcoded branding.

Texture can bring a surface to life and plays an increasingly important role in creating exciting interiors.With this in mind the Formica Group offers four stunning premium textures in its Plain Color High Pressure Laminate (HPL) range, Rigato by Formica Group, MicroDot by Formica Group, Sculpted by Formica Group and AR Plus by Formica Group.Texture can add another sense to your surroundings, enhance a simple plain colour surface and add an extra dimension to a design that will create a lasting impression. Premium textures are promoted in the new Formica Collection. samples@formica.co.uk 050

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Nicobond: on with the tiles!

Homeowners and housebuilders have for years had problems with fixing ceramic tiles to floors constructed from timber. British Standards (BS 53853:2007) state that timber floors are not ideal bases for floor tiling and that a sub-floor in the form of a minimum 15mm plywood should be used.This can result in an incline/step into the bathroom creating a potential hazard for the elderly and disabled. A info@nichollsandclarke.com solution is N&C Nicobond Plastic Ply, an ultra thin (2mm), self adhesive timber reinforcing sheet.This can be laid directly onto the existing timber floor and immediately tiled onto.

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Ultracrete gets to grips with road safety For many years road safety organisations have campaigned to highlight the dangers of worn chamber covers to road users, in particular those who ride motorcycles. Slipping on a worn manhole cover, especially in wet conditions, can be extremely hazardous and at worst, life threatening.

In an effort to help local authorities and utility suppliers to achieve national road safety targets, Ultracrete has launched three new additions to their market leading range of high performance highways maintenance materials.

Ultracrete CoverGrip is a self-cleaning preformed thermoplastic anti-skid sheet and primer system for fast anti-skid treatment of in-situ and new road ironwork such as manhole covers. Unlike resin based high friction patch repair material, this product can be applied in winter or summer and cures in 5-10 minutes. It should be used in conjunction with Ultracrete ThermoPrime which will provide an exceptional bond and durability between the metal sheet ironwork and the sheet itself.

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When applied correctly, these materials have a life expectancy 10 times longer than paint thus providing a cost effective retrofit solution. enquiries@instarmac.co.uk 053

Mapei’s anti-fracture membrane

Mapei have published a new comprehensive brochure entitled ‘Guide to help Choose Waterproofing Products’. Mapei offers a wide selection of waterproofing systems that can satisfy each and every building application requirement.The new brochure presents a comprehensive range of products that are fundamental for waterproofing projects such as terraces, balconies, swimming pools, lift shafts, basements and of course showers and wet rooms. Products including the recently released flexible, liquid waterproofing membrane Mapelastic AquaDefense, feature in the brochure.

Contact Mapei for your copy of the guide now. info@mapei.co.uk

Ultracrete Instaband ECO is a self-cleaning thermoplastic, skid resistant overbanding and crack sealant tape. It is designed for application to asphalt roads to prevent water ingress and progressive fretting, which leads to road structural failure. It has an anti-skid PSRV of 60 and SRV of 75.These features also conform to the requirements of S11.7 (SRV minimum of 55) of the specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH). If application to concrete is required, then the area should be primed with Ultracrete ThermoPrime to reinforce the bond.

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A system of Mapei products has been used in the refurbishment of the Winter Gardens complex in Blackpool. Following Mapei’s technical team’s visit to the site, a complete, fully compatible Mapei product system from the substrate through to the tiling installation was specified and adopted. Mapetex, an anti-fracture membrane, was utilised on the Grade II-listed building because of the damage to the existing concrete floor base. Mapetex, a special non-woven strengthening fabric, was adhered to the concrete floor base with Mapei’s high performance and rapid setting adhesive Keraquick mixed with Latex Plus.This system provided the necessary strength and durability to permit tiling onto the concrete substrate. info@mapei.co.uk

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New versatile primer from Mapei Mapei’s multi-purpose primer and adhesion promoter Eco Prim Grip is suitable for renders, smoothing/levelling compounds and existing glazed ceramic tiles. It can be applied both internally and externally for floors and walls and carries Mapei’s ‘Green Innovation’ logo which means that it contains an extremely low emission level of volatile organic compounds (VOC). Eco Prim Grip is ready-to-use with no dilution required and may also be stored without taking particular precautions, and may be applied to the substrate by brush or roller. Eco Prim Grip adheres well to both smooth substrates and substrates with low absorbency. On permeable surfaces it reduces and evens out water absorption. info@mapei.co.uk 056

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Landscaping

Ultrascape: ready, sett, go!

Ultrascape Pro-Bed HS, Pro-Prime and Flowpoint ECO are being used to help make Bradford’s City Park a world class public park.

Bradford’s multi-phase regeneration project is currently in full swing.

Based on a unique ‘park in the city’ concept, the six-acre scheme will transform the heart of Bradford and people’s perceptions of living, working and playing in the city centre.

The centre stage of the park will be the Mirror Pool, made up of individual pools and striking water features.The Mirror Pool will represent the largest water attraction in a public realm regeneration project at 4200m². It will be a shallow pool of water, which can be drained to provide outside performance space.The foundation of the pool is being made of granite and similar high quality materials, which are durable for use in events when dry and a non slip surface when wet.

Ultrascape’s Pro-Bed HS Bedding Mortar, Pro-Prime Slurry Primer, EP-R9 Epoxy Bedding Mortar and Flowpoint ECO flowable grout in Natural and Charcoal will be used to lay the setts, porphyry and sandstone in and around the Mirror Pool.

Ultrascape Pro Bed HS fine bedding concrete is being 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.

Ultrascape Pro-Prime Slurry Primer is specifically formulated to provide an exceptional bond of greater than 2N/mm² between all types of stone. It only requires the simple addition of water before it can be applied to the stone elements. EP-R9, a high strength, two-part epoxy resin mortar contains a blend of specialist sands and fine fillers that provide exceptional strength, bond and chemical resistance. enquiries@instarmac.co.uk 057

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Building Envelope Shackerley Sureclad specified at Casa Hotel When careyjones chapmantolcher in Leeds specified Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated facades for Chesterfield’s new £20m Casa Hotel, the off-site prefabrication, speed of installation, and lifetime maintenance costs of Shackerley’s system were every bit as important as the building’s final appearance.

Asked why ceramic granite was specified in preference to naturally quarried stone, Paul commented, “This is an exceptionally hard and totally impermeable material that won’t degrade or lose its looks, no matter how extreme the climatic conditions, UV-light intensity, and pollution. As the hotel is on one of Chesterfield’s main arterial roads, the facades had to be totally resistant to exhaust emissions and other airborne pollutants.” info@shackerley.com

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Facade panels, cut to size and prefabricated in Shackerley’s ISO9001 quality certified production facilities, were delivered to site safety meshed, pre-drilled and with preformed straps attached by a patented undercut stainless steel anchor system.

“The Sureclad Access carrier system and ceramic granite ventilated facades were installed quickly and gave us a trouble-free interface with the curtain walling and glazing systems,” said associate architect Paul Cowlin-Chelin. “In the cavity behind the facades we hid various services from view and installed Kingspan’s rainscreen boards to enhance the thermal insulation.”

TeploTie: InStar customers stick insulating wall ties with INSTA-STIK Ancon’s range of low thermal conductivity wall ties minimise heat loss through thermal bridging, improving the energy efficiency of a masonry cavity wall.The use of these ties can reduce insulation depth and wall footprint. In addition to a number of stainless steel wire wall ties, the range includes the Ancon TeploTie which is manufactured from pultruded basalt fibres set in resin.This BBA-approved product is available exclusively from Ancon. It has a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK, making it the most thermally efficient wall tie on the market. Ancon has a BBAapproved, low conductivity wall tie for cavities from 50mm to 300mm.

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Specialist manufacturer and distributor of roofing and waterproofing components InStar is celebrating 10 years in the industry this year, and a long, successful history selling core adhesive product INSTA-STIK. INSTA-STIK roofing adhesive, used to attach insulation boards and waterproofing membranes to a variety of substrates on flat roofs, benefits from a unique delivery system allowing precisely controlled doses, so less product and time is wasted. INSTA-STIK comes in a portable, pressurized container needing no external power source, making it easy to use on a high construction site. Unlike liquid polyurethane adhesives, the product is already expanded when dispensed and “cures” within 060 30 to 45 minutes, resulting in faster installation times. info@instar-uk.co.uk

Reticel achieve ISO 14001 A leading UK manufacturer of thermal insulation products has had the effectiveness of its Environmental Management Systems recognised with the Award of an ISO 14001 certificate.The certificate covers the Stoke-on-Trent manufacturing facility operated by Recticel Insulation Products and marks the success to date of an ongoing initiative to raise environmental standards in every area of the company’s activities.The Certification was awarded after a series of assessments made by auditors form Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA).The drive to achieve this certification has seen Recticel address many areas of its operations, including waste creation and processing, water consumption, wastewater disposal and even fire risk. enquiries@recticelinsulation.co.uk 062

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Roofing & Cladding

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.

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.” ross.tregoning@eurobond.co.uk

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Click-fix with VMZINC 200

Klober keeps roofs weathertight Klober’s Solar Cable Outlet Kit creates an airtight seal around cables, enabling them to be passed through concrete interlocking and plain roof tiles without risk of damage from abrasion or distortion.

Its polypropylene sealing bar provides a weatherproof barrier, having been windtunnel tested on pitches from 20° to 50°.The kit can be used with up to eight cables of 4-8mm to connect PV systems, sensors, aerials, security lights and cameras.

A universal base tile (available in three colours) is used with the Klober Sealing Collar and provides the perfect solution for retro-fitting.

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The system has undergone weather and air tightness testing to Centre for Window and Cladding Technology [CWCT] standards and 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.

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The VMZINC 200 ‘Click-fix’ overlapping panel system provides the ideal alternative to conventional shiplap timber cladding. A Paslode® air nailer is used to fix panels to battens though, unlike timber, Click-fix does not lose its colour or need regular maintenance. Panels are of 2 and 3 metres length and 200mm width and can be used for installations of up to 30 metres in height. Available in two distinctive pre-weathered colours, ANTHRA-ZINC (black) and QUARTZ-ZINC (mid-grey), the system has been designed for ease of installation at corners and around windows. All associated components such as flashings come in standard 3 metre lengths. vmzinc.uk@umicore.com 064

Residentiel gets it covered!

Residentiel Vinyl Cladding offers a comprehensive range of environmentally and fully recyclable vinyl products including cladding, building system, acoustic fencing, acoustic barriers and guttering. All products are available in a range of colours and have extensive guarantees.The cladding is more environmentally sound than fibre cement, and because of its unique Moisture Release System, can be fitted in any weather. Its profile allows air to circulate acting as an additional insulation and avoiding any moisture retention.Vinyl cladding is suitable for new build or refurbishment to cover stucco/render, steel cladding on factories, brickwork - basically any wall! residentiel@btconnect.com 066 Respond online www.fca-magazine.com or using free reader enquiry card

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Roofing A green roof for Shrek and friends!

Platon DE25 drainage and storage membrane has been specified as part of the green roof construction at the new Universal Studios theme park in Singapore!

Occupying about 35,000 m², the green roof is one of Asia’s largest.

Platon DE 25 was chosen as the drainage/water retention layer because the wide structural spans of the immense roof and the fast track construction of the park demanded that the chosen system was light and easy to install. The other components of the green roof build up included a fully adhered layer of Evalon PVC-EVA terpolymer waterproofing membrane, and a non-woven filter fabric which was laid over the DE 25, followed by a primarily inorganic substrate and selected drought tolerant plant species which require little or no maintenance.

The excellent insulation properties of green roofs mean they act as heat and sound shields, protecting building interiors from the tropical heat and reducing sound transmission.This not only reduces energy consumption, but also extends the lifespan of the waterproofing on the roofs. Platon DE 25 is available in the UK and Ireland from Triton. Depending upon general climatic conditions and the plants used,Triton can now also offer Platon DE 40/500 for projects where a higher water storage capacity is required.

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Future-proof your Unilin Systems’ adaptable design roof with Metrotile Thermal insulation, ease of installation, a multi-span Metrotile Lightweight Steel Roofing is continuing to meet the acclaim of specifiers nationwide. From Local Authorities to Housing Associations, roofing contractors to architects, self-builders and beyond many are discovering the vast benefits of The Future Proof Roof over traditional roofing materials. Metrotile Lightweight Roofing is available in a variety of colours and styles with a full range of bespoke accessories including ventilation, roof windows and our integrated Photovoltaic System. Metrotile is the one-stop needed for all of your roofing requirements and our roofs are all backed by an industry-leading forty year weatherproof guarantee.

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of up to 8 metres, first rate service and price have been identified as the key reasons for the use of Unilin Systems structural insulated roof panels at a luxury home development in the South of England. Using a design conceived by international firm David Reid Homes but adapted to suit the location, property developer Marc Hodghton built a home that utilises the benefits of MMC, combining exceptional style with vital practical requirements of a 21st Century home. Unilin System’s roof panels delivered high levels of thermal performance for minimum energy 068 consumption as well as improved sound insulation. info@unilin-systems.com

Delta goes green for roofing Combining a water-retaining drainage sheet with an integrated geotextile, Delta-FLORAXX and FLORAXX TOP are recent additions to the extensive range of products from Delta Membrane Systems, and are already proving to be popular choices to provide perfect green roofs. Used on inverted roofs to drain water from insulation panels and under accessible surfaces, Delta-FLORAXX’s breathable perforation and dimples allow water and air to circulate freely on the underside.

This means no coherent film of water can form on the insulation.With Delta-FLORAXX TOP (a second option in the collection), there is the additional benefit of a filtration layer, eliminating the need for a separate laying operation. info@deltamembranes.com 070

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Structural Repair

Hidden strength from Helifix Specialist repair products and associated concealed installation techniques from Helifix Ltd have been used extensively to structurally stabilise listed farm buildings in the grounds of Chillington Hall, a Grade 1 listed Georgian county house in Staffordshire, dating from 1724.

The large brick built stables and other outbuildings, arranged in a courtyard, had fallen into a state of serious disrepair due to age, weathering and differential settlement, resulting in a multitude of structural problems.

Due to their listing and historic significance, the structural repairs needed to be sympathetic, effective and fully hidden in order to retain the aesthetic appearance of the original buildings.To this end, the Helifix stainless steel repair and reinforcement products were ideally suited.

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bonded into mortar beds, securing separated brickwork with DryFix remedial ties and securing bowed walls with grouted CemTies to internal cross walls and to internal joists with BowTies.

Having stabilised much of the main structure and once all the other structural repairs are completed and extensive roof work carried out, the internal renovations can begin to restore these fine period buildings to their former working glory.

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HVAC Passivent delivers more for less Changes to Building Regulations and calculation methods are revealing that a passive approach to domestic ventilation can deliver more, for up to 80% less in initial installation and lifetime costs.

Independent research* commissioned by Passivent Ltd, the UK’s leading domestic natural and mechanical ventilation supplier, has highlighted that amendments to the SAP calculation tool and requirements under the new Approved Document F mean that the company’s standard Passive Stack Ventilation (PSV) system can cut initial installation costs by over half, reduce the DER (dwelling emission rate) under SAP, and contribute towards an 83% saving in lifetime costs, whilst still helping achieve up to Level 6 under the Code for Sustainable Homes.

“Specifiers acknowledge understanding the combination of the new Approved Document and SAP calculations can be complex.

In simple terms, our PSV against a standard MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery) in a typical airtight dwelling will achieve the same DER, of 21.4, for less than half the cost!” explained Dennis Bates, Passivent Domestic Product Manager. “Even if you spend the same amount, and add gas saver and waste water heat recovery systems to the PSV, you achieve a lower DER, meaning

that the amount of renewable technology required to meet the various levels of the Code for Sustainable Homes is reduced, thus saving initial costs on the project.

And because the PSV, gas saver and waste water heat recovery systems all require no maintenance, once installed they are ‘fit and forget’ solutions, yielding maintenance and repair savings of up to 83%.” *Calculations undertaken by Elmhurst Energy Systems using SAP 2009 approved software

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Space Air’s small & mighty Daikin

Johnson & Starley exhibit at CiH Conference

The New Daikin Altherma Monobloc (EBHQ), air to water heat pump system for heating and/or hot water, is compact in size (up to 15% less installation space than contemporary heat pumps), easy to install and has all necessary hydraulic components located within the outdoor unit. Available in 6 and 8kW the system can connect to under floor heating, radiators or convector units.The Monobloc can also be supplied with an optional domestic hot water storage cylinder, compact enough for installation in a cupboard together with the control box.

Johnson & Starley’s comprehensive range of energy efficient heating and ventilation solutions will be highlighted at the CIH Conference and Exhibition on Stand 202 in Hall C. Stand highlights will include the new Aqua Heating Interface Units for Decentralised/District Renewable Heating Systems, Q-Vent HR whole house heat recovery systems, RenoXtra high efficiency combination condensing boilers and Economaire high efficiency warm air heating systems.The new Aqua Interface Units are designed for use with decentralised/district heating Systems. They are distribution systems for domestic hot water and or space heating to dwellings fed from an array of heat generation products including a CHP unit, Biomas, Heat Pump or HE Boiler.

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Space Air expand technical team Space Airconditioning plc., the UK’s only authorised independent Daikin Distributor, has recruited several new staff members as part of a strategic realignment of departmental responsibilities. “One of our great strengths as a successful Daikin Distributor for over 30 years is the expertise we have across all our departments and our 100+ staff,” said Managing Director Neil Afram.The team of R22 Replacement Advisors is headed up by Tim Boxall and supported by Glenn Cooke and Dave Atkins, and in addition to new sales support staff Nadia Truttero, Consulting Sales Engineer, Chris Stanley, Consulting Sales Manager and Mitch Annsselin, Applications/Sales Manager, also join the team. solutions@spaceair.co.uk 077

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Rinnai boost hot water supplies More and more people are enjoying the benefits of solar thermal hot water, but what happens on those odd occasions when the solar cylinder is not able to cope with peak demand? Every solar system needs a back up and that’s where Rinnai water heaters step in.Whether residential or commercial, gas fired, on-demand water heaters like our HDC (Heavy Duty Condensing) models, can boost the hot water temperature just when it is needed.

Cheaper and quicker than using hot water generated by electricity, there is the added energy saving benefits of condensing technology.

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Less than 12 months since the launch of the innovative i-temp programmable radiator control (PRC), leading valves and fittings manufacturer Pegler Yorkshire announces not one, but three additions to the i-temp range. Designed to give users even more ways to control and personalise the system, these new products deliver enhanced simplicity while helping to further reduce heating costs in the home. i-temp forms part of the renowned Terrier range of heating products and can be used to upgrade many types of TRV and by allowing the temperature to be controlled in each room of the house can deliver savings of up to 30% on heating bills.

Aston stays balanced with Oventrop Oventrop valves have been used for Phase 1 of the new Aston Student Village (ASV) at Aston University’s Campus in Birmingham City Centre to provide effective control and hydronic balancing in heating systems for 1330 student ensuite bedrooms. Plant rooms in each building are connected to Birmingham District Energy Company’s combined heat and power district heating scheme. From those connections MTHW feeds were taken to plate exchangers for LTHW to serve the radiators in each student room and domestic hot water throughout using Oventrop valves. All the DHW returns from the student rooms and kitchens were fitted with Oventrop Aquastrom T Plus multifunction secondary circulation regulating valves. sales@oventrop.co.uk 080

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Doors, Windows & Façades Schueco offer thin-film PV option Comar 6EFT: flexible curtain Schueco UK Ltd is now offering what it believes to be a unique product – its ASS 70.HI fully glazed, lift-sliding door walling with a ProSol TF thin-film photovoltaic option, enabling this Curtain Wall typically describes a building façade which does not carry any dead load from the building other than its own load.Today’s design complexity requirements for aesthetics and complex building shapes are key considerations.

Aluminium offers the unique advantage of easily being extruded and manufactured into almost any custom shape with ease.With the current focus on energy efficiency, designs must also take into account ‘thermal’ criteria and thermal breaks are incorporated. With its exceptional design flexibility, Comar 6EFT provides high performance solutions for both new build and refurbishment façades. It is a flexible standardised system that provides bespoke solutions. projects@parksidegroup.co.uk

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Levolux goes to town!

Designed by Chetwoods Architects, St Austell’s £70m White River Place development makes best use of local resources and benefits from the latest eco-friendly technologies, including a Solar Shading solution from Levolux. Levolux was chosen to design, manufacture and install a bespoke solution incorporating its Aerofoil Fins,Ventilation Louvres and a series of Glass Canopies.These make a significant contribution to the overall energy efficiency of the buildings by preventing excessive solar heat gain, thereby helping to reduce the need for air conditioning. Levolux’s new Infiniti Fin system is an innovative form of external Solar Shading which features concealed fixings and supports a wide range of Fins. chrisp@levoluxltd.co.uk

top-of-the-range system to deliver exceptional thermal insulation, generate PV energy and provide solar shading/ screening simultaneously.The Schueco ASS 70.HI is available in single, double or triple track configurations.The 70mm deep doors glide effortlessly on stainless steel tracks and the lift-slide action is facilitated by stylish ergonomic handles.

With a low threshold height of only 48mm, leaf weights up to 300kg and security up to Class 2 EN V 1627, this door meets a wide range of specifications. mkinfobox@schueco.com

Schueco offer new thin-film PV modules New from building envelope and renewable energy specialist Schueco UK Limited is SCC 60 with ProSol TF, a cladding system for the side of buildings and other structures, purpose-designed for use with ProSol TF thinfilm PV modules.The resulting ventilated façade is multifunctional and provides weather protection, excellent insulation and sustainable energy production in one package. Schueco also supplies all the additional components, known as the BOS (Balance of System), such as wiring, connectors, inverters etc that are needed to achieve an optimum system configuration and low system losses.This unique single-source approach means a competitive price and greater convenience for Schueco customers. mkinfobox@schueco.com 086

Smart Systems introduce Alitherm 700 Alitherm 700 is an innovative solution for enhanced natural ventilation.The system allows for a balanced, effective airflow whilst maintaining security and safety.

Alitherm 700 is ideal for insertion into curtain wall facades in both low and high rise commercial buildings, to replace windows in existing buildings, or for new builds. 70mm Profiles feature a modern square edged design, using standard friction hinges to create side or top hung casement windows. Internally beaded vents are suitable for either cockspur or shoot-bolt locking mechanism.The system is suitable for use with chain-operators, operated either individually or as part of an integrated automated solution for building climate control.

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Exposed to the elements, the prestigious Clarendon Hotel overlooking Blackheath Common now welcomes arriving guests with efficient and reliable bi-parting automatic sliding doors powered by an IP65-rated operator from TORMAX UK Ltd. Engineered to withstand the effects of strong winds, the high-torque TORMAX SLIDEDOOR TEP.IP65 drive unit incorporates cutting edge technology that successfully combines efficient door operation

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Super-efficiency from Solarlux!

Efficient use of the energy that is developed within the home is important in keeping our energy costs under control.

One area where energy can be lost is the window/door areas of the home yet at the same time we like to ensure that we maximise the amount of available light in the home, particularly over the winter period.The launch of a super-efficient folding glass door marks a significant development in this important area; Solarlux have launched their most efficient glass door to the UK market.

Combining four core elements that enable the door to achieve a U-value of 0.80Wm2K, the new SL97 is the first wood/aluminium folding glass door with an integrated thermal layer to be launched onto the market and is specially designed with the demands of energy saving in mind. By using wood on the interior and a combination of insulating material and protective aluminium on the outside as well as triple glazing, the SL 97 from Solarlux has been able to combine the advantages of four materials in a single product.

The SL 97 will be available as a top and bottom-running system with stainless steel carriages and runners. It comes with hidden fittings which can be conveniently operated using one hand as well

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A new 180m² artist’s studio, constructed in 8-9 weeks near Canterbury in Kent, used a factory assembled timber frame system and 1100 linear metres of Steicojoist timber and natural wood fibre i-joists. Designed by architect Joanne Cooke and Conker Conservation, it is the UK’s first certified Passivhaus industrial building. The unique frame, engineered by Stephen Green Limited, was constructed by Ecoframes Systems Limited. Paul Mallion at Conker Conservation said: “The Passivhaus standard requires excellent ‘U’ values, elimination of cold bridges and very low air leakage.The portal frame using Steicojoists was key in achieving these aims. ”

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COLLEGE blinds were a significant factor in achieving a low carbon footprint for South Cheshire College’s new £75m campus. One of the key design elements is ‘The Crescent’ with its spectacular curved atrium.The special screen fabric used on COLLEGE blinds has a high insulation factor, helping to reduce demands on heating and cooling.

It has high porosity for natural ventilation, and side guides keep the blinds steady if they are lowered when windows are opened.The fabric on COLLEGE blinds allows good light transmission which means that even when the blinds are lowered there is usually no need for increased use of sales@cbsblinds.co.uk 090 lighting.

Dorgard’s a safe bet at the Races!

As part of a massive £34m redevelopment, Doncaster Racecourse, Exhibition and Conference Centre has installed Dorgard wireless fire door retainers to legally and safely hold open fire doors. Dorgard enables fire doors to be legally and safely kept open as it allows the door to close when the fire alarm sounds, preventing the spread of fire and smoke. Installed onto the bottom of the fire door in under 5 minutes, Dorgard listens for a continuous fire alarm of 65dBA or higher. Features include wireless unit with fail-to-safe technology, compliance with BS EN 1155, and automatic night-time release facility. sales@firecoltd.com 092 Respond online www.fca-magazine.com or using free reader enquiry card

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Building Elements Roto Vareo: the future-proof door lock Specifiers seeking a door lock to provide easy egress in case of emergency need look no further than Roto Vareo.

Vareo is the first multipoint lock to feature threemodes, selected via a sliding switch.The Roto product remains the only one with certain distinct features and advantages.The default mode is egress. One lift of the lever is enough to engage all locking points and prevent entry from outside, whilst allowing fast egress from indoors by just pressing down the handle.

For periods when the home is unoccupied there is a deadlocking mode.This has to be selected intentionally, in order to avoid occurrences of people being inadvertently locked in.Vareo also features a two-way passing mode, allowing the door to be opened from both sides.This has the same effect as a snib in preventing someone accidentally locking themselves out, or needing the key when going briefly outside, bringing in shopping etc.When returning home, the householder makes one key turn followed by a handle movement in order to open the door.This is a one-handed operation: there is no need to turn back the key in order to retract the latch.

Cornish ecoretreat chooses Balcony Systems Four Juliette balconies with self cleaning glass coating, supplied by Balcony Systems, add light, aesthetic and maintenancereducing qualities to luxury holiday cottages at an exclusive eco-retreat in Carnmenellis,West Cornwall.They enhance a tastefully-converted granite barn and three cedar-clad dwellings at the Little White Alice complex, named after a former tin mine dating back to the 17th century.

Self-cleaning glass in balustrading is ideal for coastal and exposed locations as the hydrophobic coating instantly repels water molecules with minimum surface contact, keeping the glass looking cleaner for longer and reducing cleaning chores.

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Another important aspect of the Roto lock is that it always defaults back to the egress mode, making safety the priority.Vareo is fully approved by the NHBC and is suitable for all types of dwelling. Its proven test history makes it ideal for Kitemarked doors tested to BS PAS 24 or the forthcoming EN standards.

Comar appoint new Architectural Advisor aarond@parksidegroup.co.uk 094 The Parkside Group Ltd which incorporates Comar & Alu-Timber is delighted to announce that Aaron Dehara has joined as Architectural Advisor, for the Central London area. Aaron has a wealth of experience having worked for over seven years with door systems companies as an Area Manager for London and SE England. Aaron has worked with leading Architect practices in the London area on significant commercial projects throughout the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Aaron is looking forward to the challenge his new role brings, focusing on the specification route to market, and building relationships within key practices.

Better views with Eagle SG&W New technology pioneered by Eagle SG&W Ltd, means that large sheets of glass can simply be ‘glued’ together using silicone, omitting the need for solid supporting structure, giving an uninterrupted view in/out and bringing light and space to a room.The glass panels meet with all the latest heat efficiency regulations, so won’t add to your energy costs, this is thanks to a layer of argon between the two sheets of toughened glass that make up each unit, plus a special thermal coating, you can also add solarcontrol coating for very sunny places.

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Balcony Systems: a clear choice Glass that cleans itself is becoming the preferred option for balustrading as more architects, designers and homeowners discover the added lowmaintenance benefits of this specialist coating technology.

Glass balustrading specialist Balcony Systems was the first to add a low-cost, double-sided self-cleaning glass coating option to its external and Juliette balconies as an affordable and maintenancereducing addition to the home.

Introduced to the market relatively recently, self-cleaning glass coating uses nanotechnology to create a microscopic coating and a smooth surface which repels water, dirt and grime to help keep it looking clean for longer.

Customers are enthusiastic about the benefits, as Rhian and John Powell Jones from Harlech in north Wales testify. “The self-cleaning glass definitely influenced our choice of Juliette balcony as our house is in an elevated position overlooking the sea. It’s very windy and we often get salty, grainy fine deposits carried in the air, so this glass will certainly help reduce the amount of cleaning we have to do.”

For housebuilders, developers and holiday home owners, this innovative coating provides a convenient extra benefit and can be specified at the design stage for bespoke projects or supplied on off-the-shelf Juliette balconies.

“Self-cleaning glass specified for Juliette balconies on new apartments, so the fact we were able to source such a product was key for us,” comments Chris Bunyan of Pro-Fix Installations in Tyne and Wear. enquiries@balconette.co.uk 097

For glass balconies exposed to the elements on all sides, particularly those in city or coastal environments, a self-cleaning glass coating option greatly reduces the amount of cleaning needed to keep the glass clear and retain views. It is also environmentally-friendly as harsh chemicals are not required to do the job effectively.

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Building Elements Worksop Retail therapy from Yorkon Galvanizes ‘The Award-winning off-site construction specialist Yorkon has launched a revolutionary new design Pods’ for retail kiosks which can be open and serving Worksop Galvanizing, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, has galvanized 100 tonnes of structural steel used as part of the framework of a groundbreaking £20million-plus sports centre in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

Known as ‘The Pods’, the building consists of five interlinking geodesic domes with diameters spanning 20-50 metres.The steel was used by engineering firm B & K Structures, to create a core self-supporting frame for each dome. Having the steel node connections to the five interconnecting domes galvanized ensures it is protected for the long-term.” corrosion@wedgegalv.co.uk

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BAM Nuttall clean up with Siltbuster BAM Nuttall Plant has taken delivery of its first liveried RCW (Roadside Concrete Washwater Treatment Unit). Developed by Siltbuster Ltd, the RCW captures and treats high pH water generated by the washing down of concrete truck chutes on construction sites, reducing the risk of pollution by neutralising the high alkaline content of concrete washwater prior to discharge.

Supplied in BAM Nuttall’s own corporate colours it will initially be located on a construction site near Lewes in East Sussex, where some 30,000m3 of fresh concrete is being handled. enquire@siltbuster.com

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customers less than 24 hours after the arrival of the building on site. Measuring just 4.8m x 4.8m they take up the equivalent of only two standard car parking bays, the kiosk has a slimmer floor allowing it to be located on a supermarket site, retail park or in a car park. Built to permanent standards whilst still being relocatable, each kiosk arrives at its location fully fitted out with all electrics, glazing, door, roller shutter, and counters to reduce work on site to less than 24 hours.

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Portakabin introduces CPD Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building specialist, has introduced a CPD programme to help architects, contractors and facilities managers in both public and private sectors improve their understanding of modular construction.The programme aims to share expertise and help customers and specifiers to procure modular buildings more effectively and to optimise the benefits for each project, whether for permanent or interim use.Two free hour-long interactive seminars have now been approved and accredited by the RIBA and can be arranged at a time and venue to suit the attendees.The seminars are ‘Decanting without Compromise’ and ‘How Off-site Construction is Changing the Face of Modern Britain’. information@portakabin.co.uk 103

Legrand on starting grid at Silverstone Legrand has ensured a place in British motor racing history by supplying its new Salamandre distribution trunking for use in the multi million pound Silverstone Wing at the home of the British Grand Prix, Silverstone. 50% quicker to install than its predecessor, the new trunking is being installed throughout the pit and paddock development, which will provide world class facilities, including new garages, a race control building, conference and exhibition space, a new podium, media centre, hospitality and VIP spectator zones. Furthermore, the new range is fully compatible with the existing Salamandre system, and its popular vikki.clamp@legrand.co.uk 104 marking jig measuring tool.

Senco Fusion gets its own website Following the massive interest generated by the launch of the Senco F-15 Finish Nailer with Fusion Technology – described as the world’s first cordless pneumatic – a brand new website has been developed that is dedicated exclusively to the

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Fusion family of nailers. On www.sencofusion.co.uk you can watch an amazing video that demonstrates just how the ground breaking Fusion Technology uses its own permanently built-in compressed air supply to drive nails quicker, cleaner and cheaper than other cordless nailers - without the need for a compressor or expensive gas cells.

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Building Elements Dickies announce Simpson Strong-Tie launches new return of ‘Worker range of fixings Of the Year’ Industry leader Simpson Strong-Tie has launched Dickies UK is delighted to announce the return of the UK Worker Of the Year Competition for 2011, bigger and even better than last year.The nationwide, feelgood award scheme will once again be searching for the workers that exemplify what doing a good job is all about and Dickies has expanded and enhanced the competition for 2011 to help better reach and reward the UK workforce.

The inaugural UK Worker of the Year attracted hundreds of entries from all parts of the UK and from across the entire spectrum of the UK workforce. uksales@dickies.com

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Signbox win top honour at awards Up against the great and the good of the UK’s sign industry, Signbox came out on top to win the Best Sign Company 2011 award presented at the UK sign industry’s only recognised awards scheme, Sign & Digital UK, at a gala ceremony in April at the National Motorcycle Museum. Commenting on this prestigious accolade, Mark Bartlett, Managing Director of Signbox Ltd, said, “To be recognised as the best sign company in the industry is a huge honour and I’m delighted for all our staff – it is a tribute to their hard work and excellence.” sales@signbox.co.uk

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a new range of stainless steel fixings - a unique collection of cladding installation solutions featuring premium quality screws and nails. Suitable for use with all types of decking, cladding (timber and fiber cement) and even barn construction and marine installations, the screws feature unique point designs and thread profiles to make driving easier, whilst the nail heads have been designed to refract light to ensure that they blend with wood materials.The range is supported by new packaging and a brochure which also features the new Angle Bracket Connector (ABC), enabling vertical battens to be fixed directly to the supporting structure. rmiles@strongtie.com 108

Arch Timber helps keep Macedonian Museum afloat Tanalith E wood preservative is protecting the new wooden poles holding up Macedonia’s Museum on Water, a reconstruction of a prehistoric palafitte settlement built over Lake Ohrid. Palafittes, also known as stilt houses or pile dwellings, are houses built on timber piles over water or above the ground.The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia contracted Bulgarian company Uvix Impregnation to treat the timber, and over five months the company used Tanalith E to protect around 660 cubic metres of oak poles.These were then driven into the lake bottom to carry the timber platforms and buildings. djlaw@archchemicals.com 109

Specification Award for Laidlaw Laidlaw Solutions was adjudged overall ‘Winner of Winners’ and ‘Best Public Sector project’ in the 2010/11 Specification Awards organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and RIBA.The £6.1m Rose Lodge Care Centre for adults with learning disabilities saw Laidlaw’s Orbis Anti-Ligature products specified by specialist healthcare specifiers MAAP.The Awards are made to the architect and ironmongery provider, Laidlaw Group Managing Director John Jefferies commenting, “These awards recognise excellence in what is undoubtedly one of the crucial elements of any commercial interior.This accolade reflects the hard work throughout an exacting specification and scheduling process.” shafiq.sharif@laidlaw.net 110

Foremans publish teaching accommodation report Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest supplier of recycled and refurbished modular buildings, has published a new report ‘A Guide to Expanding Teaching Accommodation’.This latest in a series of reports and technical papers from

Foremans provides education professionals with a comprehensive guide to procuring a modular building and can be downloaded from the Foremans website www.foremansbuildings.info/industryreports.

It gives 23 practical tips to help schools avoid some of the most common pitfalls, and to help ensure modular building projects are completed on time, on budget and to the required quality standards. info@foremansbuildings.co.uk

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HP has expanded its portfolio of webMinizone is a new modular play structure developed

by Sutcliffe Play and Dutch play firm Nijha for children aged between 1 and 4. Minizone was developed to meet the need for a lowcost play structure suitable for areas with limited space, and has a base size of only 75cm squared. Constructed from metal, Minizone is designed to be hardwearing and endure the elements. Its polyurethane decks, meanwhile, provide soft surfaces for children’s comfort and safety.With a fall height of less than 60cm, it requires no safety surfaces. A free-standing version is also available for indoor environments.

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Wilo: small and mighty!

Wilo’s new Stratos PICO and Wilo-Smart A small circulators are proving to be the stars of the Wilo range.The Wilo StratosPICO, the most energy efficient small pump you can buy, offers up to 90% energy savings over a standard pump, and the new WiloSmart A energy saving pump, offers up to 80% energy savings over a standard pump.

Low efficiency uncontrolled pumps will be banned in the EU from the end of 2012, and as of 2015 the minimum requirements will be tightened further and their scope extended to include boiler integrated circulators as well – those sold as part of a combi or system boiler set up. sales@wilo.co.uk

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connected HP Designjet ePrinters that make large format printing easy and offer instant file access to professionals in the architecture, engineering and construction industries.The new HP Designjet T1300 ePrinter primarily serves large work groups, while the HP Designjet T790 ePrinter is tailored for small, mobile technical design teams. Both devices simplify the large format printing and content-sharing process so design professionals can focus on building and executing their ideas. Users can, amongst many other benefits, plug in a USB flash drive or connect a laptop direct to www.hp.com/designjet 114 the device to print with driverless printing.

Sentinel: making the difference In the same way Kelloggs say ‘if it doesn’t say Kelloggs on the packet, its not Kelloggs in the packet’, leading water treatment brand Sentinel state categorically that it doesn’t make water treatment products for anyone else and to highlight that it’s what is actually in the Sentinel bottles that makes it different from the competition. Over the past few months, Sentinel has been highlighting its TripleTech™ technology – having launched its TripleTech™ branding on its X800 Jetflo cleaner and its X100 protector and inhibitor.

“The product in a bottle of Sentinel X800 and many other cleaner products is the difference between chalk and cheese!” says Sentinel’s John Lynch. sales@sentinel-solutions.net

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JSP’s lightest & strongest helmet Although it is the lightest industrial safety helmet on the market at under 300 grammes (20% less than a standard safety helmet), the new EVOLite® helmet from JSP gives serious protection. Developed from the ground up, starting with the new versatile six point harness suspension with three point depth positioning giving the most precise fit of all head sizes yet.The innovative one-touch ratchet adjuster in seconds gives the firmest fit and retention of any helmet on the market. Coupled with its extreme lightness, the innovative harness system eliminates helmet imbalance or lateral movement on the heads of even the most active wearers. uksales@jsp.co.uk 116

Dulux Trade promotes hospital hygiene Dulux Trade is helping to promote a more hygienic environment at Hammersmith Hospital through the use of its antibacterial paint range, Sterishield.The high performance coating, which helps to inhibit the spread of bacteria, is being used throughout the entire patient and

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t May’s Safety & Health Expo a great range of equipment for working at height was displayed, legislation requires its use, and the HSE’s Shattered Lives campaign has had widespread publicity. So why, last year, did more than 4,000 employees suffered major injuries after falling from height at work, and 21 workers in the construction industry die? (figures TheConstructionIndex.co.uk) Employers are responsible for worker safety, employees are responsible for asking for and wearing PPE, and if you employ sub-contractors you must (under Regulation 4(1)(a) of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007) take reasonable steps to ensure that the contractor engaged to undertake the work is competent to do so. A construction firm and its client were fined when a builder suffered fractured vertebrae falling from a factory roof in Hertfordshire.

Cases of possibly avoidable accidents continue. A Mansfield worker setting up abseiling equipment fell through an open grating and died at the scene. A worker carrying out maintenance on the rocks below Nottingham Castle tried to reach some debris on a ledge and attempted to abseil down but did not use a safety line.The uncontrolled descent resulted in him breaking a bone in his back.These cases and many others have been reported in TheConstructionIndex.co.uk.

Cutting corners on safety is not an option; working at height should no longer have these appalling outcomes!

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