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Sustainability in Development Aurubis demonstrates how surface treatments and alloys extend the characteristics of copper

Voice of the Industry Will the proposed changes to CDM Regulations set the industry back over 30 years?

Design & Desire A new Scottish Crime Campus has been developed promoting collaborative working

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Elsewhere in this issue, FC&A profiles a stunning purpose-built facility for the Specialist Crime Division of Police Scotland. The building has been designed to provide high quality office accommodation and support facilities for key agencies tackling serious organised crime. One of the key design elements is the concept of the building’s facade, which is based on technologies used in crime detection, DNA and chromosome biology. To see this exceptional interpretation, turn to page 28.

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n my view nothing enhances the strength and beauty of architecture better than a crystal clear sky and the summer sun. With more and more glass structures being erected – possibly trying to emulate their great leader, The Shard – we are seeing a growing cluster of structural stars forming a glistening city skyline.

These beacons bring a great sense of pride to all those in favour, but even more so for the project members involved.Yet reaching this point is no mean feat. During construction, workers are subject to high risk on a daily basis therefore it is imperative that safety procedures are followed. Since the introduction of Construction Design & Management Regulations in 1994 and its revision in 2007, teams have been able to implement management of risk in order to prevent accidents and fatalities. However, according to HSE, changes are afoot. In this month’s issue, FC&A hears from Edward Goddard, Executive Director of the Guild of Builders and Contractors, who believes that the proposed 2014 Regulations, if adopted, will set the building industry back over 30 years. To read more, turn to page 14.

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News 14 Voice of the Industry: Will the proposed changes to CDM Regulations set the industry back over 30 years? Edward Goddard discusses the implications.

24 Legal & Business: Peter Trebilcock, BIM Programme Director of Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK, talks to FC&A about the debate surrounding COBie.

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22 Technical Focus: Roofing:

As a pioneer in matters relating to green roofs, ZinCo discusses how to achieve permanently reliable green roof systems.

26 Floors, Walls & Ceilings: No 1 Embankment Place in London is being brought up to 21st century standards using Knauf GIFAfloor as part of a major refurbishment project.

32 Building Access: First impressions count, so investing in a striking facade is really worthwhile. Better still, why not enhance the quality of the entrance system to turn heads?

34 Structural:

B & K Structures discusses the importance of Design for Manufacturer and Assembly protocols – the process to simplify and fully optimise structures.

38 Insulation: Using Celotex’s expertise, Cumbrian Homes has been able to meet its energy efficient requirements with a high performance insulation solution.

40 CIH Preview: This year’s Chartered Institute of Housing annual conference and exhibition from 23rd-26th June in Manchester seeks to provide answers to the housing challenge from across the UK housing world.

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06 Greenhouse: Muse Developments has recently worked with Blackpool Council to maximise the opportunity of the local authority’s asset rationalisation programme to transform part of the town centre.

11 Sustainability in Development: Copper’s inherent sustainability characteristics extend to the surface treatments and alloys popular with today’s designers, as leading copper producer Aurubis explains.

28 Design & Desire: Delivered on time and on budget, a secure crime campus for the Specialist Crime Division of Police Scotland is proving to be a practical and iconic building, encouraging collaborative working.

Greenhouse Key to the overall success of the scheme is Talbot Plaza, a large, hard landscaped public space

Towering achievement It’s no secret that Blackpool has had mixed fortunes in recent years. The iconic seaside town in the north west of England, home to the ‘kiss me quick’ hat, the illuminations and the eponymous tower that celebrates its 120 year anniversary this year, Blackpool can no longer sustain its economy on the tourist trade alone.

nter Muse Developments, part of Morgan Sindall Group Plc, a leading name in regeneration and the ideal company to work with Blackpool Council to maximise the opportunity of the local authority’s asset rationalisation programme to transform part of the town centre. Comments Andy Barton from Muse Developments: “Blackpool will always be a Mecca for holiday makers and day trippers

and there has been significant investment in upgrading the sea front and promenade and ensuring the water quality over the past few years.Those improvements will help to underpin ongoing tourism in the town. “To ensure that Blackpool is a sustainable urban centre, however, the town needs to offer a viable commercial infrastructure that will attract businesses to invest and bring footfall into the town centre – that’s what Talbot Gateway Central Business District (CBD) is all about.”

Urban regeneration Masterplanned by RTKL and constructed by Eric Wright Construction, Shepherd Construction,Tolent Construction and Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering,Talbot Gateway CBD is a 1,000,000ft2 mixed-use redevelopment within a 25-acre site located just north of Blackpool town centre in the area surrounding the mainline railway station. The station itself is an important element of the scheme and sits at the heart of wideranging transport improvements. Andy continues: “Successful urban regeneration has to include a transport strategy because the improved built environment is only viable if people can access it easily.That’s why the scheme will include road improvements, extensive parking and a new station entrance and

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transport interchange.” Also key to the overall success of the scheme is Talbot Plaza, a large, hard landscaped public space which links the office, parking, retail and public transport elements of scheme.With seating areas and feature lighting, the plaza is a new focal point for the town and creates a new social area away from the seafront. The catalyst for Talbot Gateway CBD and

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its core development scheme is Number 1 Bickerstaffe Square, a 126,000ft2 commercial office building located opposite the railway station. Designed by Manchester-based architect, Aedas, following a competition run by Muse and Blackpool Council, the five-storey building will provide the new base for Blackpool Council’s back office functions, while front line services will continue to be delivered from the Town Hall and Municipal Buildings. Explains Dominic Manfredi from Aedas: “The office scheme plays a central role in the whole development as three storeys

The huge inverted-‘Y’ steel structural supports echo the aesthetics of Blackpool’s landmark super structures

will be occupied by the council, enabling it to rationalise its accommodation in one place, generating operational efficiencies and enabling disposal or redeployment of seven property assets. “The fourth level provides high quality, centrally located office accommodation to let, which will help attract businesses into the town, while on the ground floor there is 15,000ft2 of retail space and a council operated public gym.”

a low energy LED lighting installation with lighting control system. The energy performance of the building has also been designed into the fabric of the building with clever design touches that reference the town. Dominic Manfredi explains: “Part of the design brief was to ensure that the building was relevant to Blackpool’s heritage so we have included design features that answer both that creative requirement and the drive to minimise energy consumption. “A key example is the brise soleil on the south east and south west elevations of the building where it is most susceptible to solar gain. Designed as undulating vertical fins, they reference ripples in the sand created by wave patterns, while improving the energy performance of the building by reducing the air conditioning load.” Control of the building’s solar gain has been further enhanced by a mix of fritted, part-fritted and clear glass panels on all the building’s fully-glazed elevations, which, once again, serves both a practical and aesthetic purpose. The huge inverted-‘Y’ steel structural

The five-storey building will provide the new base for Blackpool Council’s back office functions

Sustainable environment Aedas helped the council to develop the business case for the new office building as part of its operational cost reduction programme and regeneration strategy. As a result, the design was focused on aesthetic improvements to the location, practical requirements and running costs. Andy Barton continues: “The brief for Number 1 Bickerstaffe Square was to create a building that could accommodate the council’s need for space while creating a sustainable environment that would be both energy efficient and provide flexibility for agile working and flexible working practices. “The result is a BREEAM ‘Excellent’, BCOcompliant building which has also achieved an EPC ‘A’ rating, the highest that can be awarded.” A number of green elements have been introduced into the building’s design to achieve these environmental accreditations, including 150m2 of photo-voltaic panels on the roof, rainwater harvesting, a cycle store with the capacity to house 80 bicycles and

The energy performance of the building has been designed into the fabric of the building

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Greenhouse Talbot Gateway CBD is a 1,000,000ft2 mixeduse redevelopment within a 25-acre site

supports that create interest at the building’s ground level, meanwhile, echo the aesthetics of Blackpool’s landmark super structures, including the iconic Tower, the Pier and the Pleasure Beach. Constructed as a kite-shaped building with a central kite-shaped courtyard, Number 1 Bickerstaffe Square continues the theme of openness inside. The fit out is largely open plan, with meeting rooms for Blackpool Council centred around the three cores and only a handful of cellular

offices for the chief exec and the directors. Adjacent to Number 1 Bickerstaffe Square is a new 58,000ft2 Sainsbury’s. Designed by Leach Rhodes Walker, the scheme is one of the largest Sainsbury’s stores to open in 2014.

Business communities It will provide clothing, homeware and general grocery, including in-store bakery, deli counter and fresh meat and fish counters along with a customer cafe, a

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phone shop, a dentist and a Timpson’s shoe repair and key cutting outlet. “Creating business communities rather than simply office buildings is central to our approach at Muse developments,” Andy continues. “We don’t want Blackpool to be a place where people commute to, spend a day in the office and then catch the train home; instead we’re creating a built environment with lifestyles in mind. “To that end the social and public spaces are very important and the retail, hospitality and leisure elements of the scheme provide a reason to spend time in town before and after the working day and at weekends.” The Sainsbury’s store provides 600 parking spaces on site, while the nearby multi-storey car park refurbishment, designed by Potter and Holmes, offers 450 parking spaces and 25,359 ft2 of ground floor retail space. Andy adds: “As an urban regeneration specialist we know that parking facilities need to be incorporated into any scheme that aims to bring businesses and consumers into an urban centre, along with improvements to public transport and infrastructure. “We believe that Talbot Gateway gets the mix right, with a world class office building and a focal point public area at its heart.”

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London’s Holland Park School has been completely redeveloped with a brise soleil of curved fins clad in copper and copper alloy

Flexible architectural skin

rchitectural copper is protected by its patina against corrosion in any atmospheric conditions, making it durable and problemfree with no maintenance. Its exceptional, indefinite lifespan has been demonstrated over hundreds of years and, as a light weight and flexible covering for any building elements, it saves on structure and delivers

lower carbon buildings and ‘whole of life’ costs. Copper is easily formed at any temperature without becoming brittle in cold weather, while low thermal movement and a high melting point avoid stretching in hot weather. It is non-toxic and safe to work, with inherent antimicrobial qualities ideally suited to touch surfaces inside buildings.

Impressive credentials The impressive sustainability and environmental credentials of copper have been clearly demonstrated in the past. Although the copper industry is well known for recycling, Aurubis’ architectural range is exceptional with 97% coming from recycled material over the last few years. This material includes internal processing scrap (around 50-60% of the recycled material). Embodied energy and global warming potential figures are therefore less than half those for copper generally – themselves already significantly lower than for stainless steel or aluminium. Copper can provide a complete external skin, wrapping around complex building forms with material continuity. Alternatively, it can give distinctive character to individual facades or roofs, particularly when used

in conjunction with other high quality materials. In addition, there is growing interest in the use of copper for interior design. We have witnessed a transformation from its historic role as a durable roofing material to a flexible architectural skin over any surfaces including facades. The malleability of copper sheet allows it to be used as a covering for architectural elements of all shapes with minimal constraints. Architects continue to exploit this capability today, fired by the complex shapes enabled by CAD and BIM techniques. But many architects are also exploring new manifestations of copper with a real sense of design freedom.

Extensive protection The natural development of a patina is one of copper’s unique characteristics. Within a few days of exposure to the atmosphere, the surface begins to oxidise, changing its colour from the ‘bright’ mill finish to a chestnut brown, which gradually darkens over several years to a chocolate brown. Continued weathering can eventually result in the distinctive green or blue patina seen on older roofs. The patina film provides

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Copper was one of the first metals used by man and is one of our oldest building materials, with unique properties. But its inherent sustainability characteristics extend to the surface treatments and alloys popular with today’s designers, as leading copper producer Aurubis explains.

Sustainability in Development with other finishes – to create various design effects.

Design flexibility

Nordic Green is produced with a hint of iron sulphate yellow, replicating the natural green

extensive protection against corrosion and can repair itself if damaged, defining the exceptional longevity of copper cladding. Some rainwater is needed for the patina to form and its rate of development will depend on the water ‘dwell time’ on a surface. So, vertical cladding and sheltered surfaces will take much longer to patinate naturally than exposed roofs and a complex combination of factors determines the nature and speed of development of patina. Not surprisingly, factory applied surface treatments have grown in popularity for some time to provide straightaway oxidisation and patination of copper, particularly for facades.

oxide layer determines the colour, with lighter and darker versions available. Pre-oxidised copper minimises hand and other construction marks which can occur for a short time after installation with ‘bright’ mill finish copper. But light and dark versions can also be combined – perhaps

Natural living material Over the last few decades, Aurubis has developed a range of treatments where the processes involved are very similar to those taking place over time in the environment and utilise copper mineral compounds, not alien chemical actions. Essentially, they bring forward the environmental changes without taking away the integrity of copper as a natural, living material. All these surfaces form an integral part of the copper and are not coatings or paint, and ongoing changes will continue over time depending on the local environment. For example, Nordic Brown products are pre-oxidised at the factory to give straightaway the same brown surface that otherwise develops over time in the environment. The thickness of the

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The same flexibility is offered by Nordic Green and Blue pre-patinated copper, enabling designers to determine the type and intensity of patina for each project with ‘Living’ surfaces. Here, the factory process can be accurately controlled so that, as well as a solid patina colour, other intensities of patina flecks can be created revealing some of the dark oxidised background material. The material is easily bent and formed, and there are no limitations on the length of pre-patinated copper sheet or strip because whole coils are treated on the production line, not just restricted size sheets. The most common compound found in natural patinas all over the world is the copper sulphate mineral brochantite. Aurubis’ factory-applied patinas have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy. Brochantite is a light blue colour but in many locations impurities and other components in the air add a yellow tint to give the naturally developed patina a green hue. In the same way, Nordic Green is produced with a hint of iron sulphate yellow, replicating the natural green. In marine climates, the natural copper patina contains some copper chloride giving it more of

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Wilkinson Eyre Architects’ recently completed Splashpoint Leisure Centre in Worthing is clad in Nordic Standard copper

a blue colour and this is emulated with Nordic Blue using 100 % brochantite.

Architectural alloys Of course, copper alloys have been used throughout history and coils or sheets of Bronze and Brass – which is also available

embossed and pressed shapes, and profiled sheets to add an extra dimension, as well as with perforated or expanded sheets and mesh for transparency. Copper is also being used to form discrete elements such as slatted or louvred systems. And there are more installation techniques as well, in addition to traditional and long-strip fully supported techniques, including prefabricated and self-supporting systems, cassettes, panels and shingles. These systems give an extra visual ‘grain’ and structure to the external skin of a building, helping to define its character.

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A hotel complex in Norway has been transformed clad inside and out with Nordic Royal golden copper alloy

pre-weathered – are available from Aurubis for architectural applications. In addition, the innovative Nordic Royal is an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, giving it a rich golden through-colour and making it very stable. The surface retains its golden colour and simply loses some of its sheen as the oxide layer thickens with exposure to the atmosphere to give a protective matt finish. It behaves differently to other copper products over time and does not develop a blue or green patina. One of the most exciting developments in metals generally today is the use of new material forms, enabling modulation, texture and transparency for architectural surfaces – and copper is well-suited to this approach. Designers are now working with

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Nordic Brown copper and larch timber provide a restrained, local material palette that defines the sculpted mass of this apartment building in the Dolomites

The Deptford Lounge is wrapped in a perforated skin of Nordic Royal golden copper alloy from Aurubis Architectural

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Voice of the Industry The annual rate of fatalities on construction sites has reduced by 62% since the introduction of the CDM Regulations 1994

Recently the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published their proposals to replace the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and issued a consultative document. Here, Edward Goddard of The Guild of Builders and Contractors believes that the proposed 2014 Regulations, if adopted, will set the building industry back over 30 years in terms of fatalities and serious injuries to those working on construction projects.

he HSE said in a statement published a short while ago: “There have been significant reductions in the number and rate of injury over the last 20 years or more. Nevertheless, construction remains a high risk industry. Although it accounts for only about 5% of the employees in Britain it still accounts for 22% of fatal injuries to employees and 10% of reported major injuries”. However it is a fact that the annual rate of fatalities on construction sites has reduced by 62% since the introduction of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994. Over the same period the rate of major injuries on construction sites has reduced by 38%. In the light of these facts, why is the

Government about to make fundamental changes to the CDM Regulations? The only positive change proposed is that, for the first time, domestic projects will be included in the Regulations. Almost all of the changes will result in significant reductions in the safe planning and co-ordination of building work and the safe use and maintenance of completed projects.

Lack of training It is undoubtedly a grave error to remove the “competence” requirement from the Regulations. There is overwhelming evidence that the lack of training and experience and pure incompetence is the root cause of the majority of accidents. It is not acceptable for the HSE to refer to the balance between

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A recipe for disaster

costs and benefits in the competence arena as a reason for omitting a requirement for a high level of competence of all individuals and corporate bodies involved in the construction process. Proof of competence need not be excessively bureaucratic if it is engrained in the policies of corporate structures of any size. It is untrue for the HSE to say that competence is most effectively promoted through cultural change and leadership in the industry rather than regulation. Anyone involved in small- and medium-size building projects will have seen evidence of a lack of training and knowledge and simple incompetence resulting in avoidable and unnecessary accidents and injuries. The CDM Regulations were originally introduced in 1994 and created the role of Planning Supervisor. The Regulations were then redrafted in 2007 and these changed the Planning Supervisor’s role into the current role of the CDM Co-ordinator that is a familiar part of the construction industry today. The CDM Co-ordinator is a trained and competent health and safety professional and is the principal advisor on health and safety matters to the entire design and construction team. The proposals to remove this role and incorporate the responsibilities in the new role of Lead Designer will mean removing the independent and professional role in health and safety planning and the continuity of responsibility from initial planning to practical completion of the construction process. The costs of instructing an independent CDM Co-ordinator are grossly overstated in the consultation document and the benefits are more appreciated

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Voice of the Industry the risks associated with the project. Under the CDM 2007 Regulations, the CDM Co-ordinator often identified omissions in the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan and therefore the removal of this requirement will undoubtedly lead directly to an increase in accidents and injuries.

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When it comes to the lives and well-being of workers on building sites what should be the criteria of Government represented by the HSE? Should it be to do as much as possible or as little as they can get away with? We hope that the answer is clear. The construction industry has worked hard to reduce the appalling rate of accidents in construction – we hope that Government does not accept the current proposals by the HSE and set the construction industry back 30 years in terms of the number of fatal and serious injuries. We owe it to the hardworking men and women working on construction sites to do all in our power to keep them from preventable and sometimes fatal accidents. Removing the CDM Co-ordinators role, or the competence requirements will be a disaster and will be seen as throwing the baby out with the bath water.

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and acknowledged by architects and clients. This is the most irresponsible proposal that the HSE has made in the consultation document. The second most irresponsible proposal is to replace the Approved Code of Practice with a suite of targeted guidance.We believe that regulatory requirements create the motivation for achieving higher standards and continuous improvements in health and safety leading to innovation and best practice. Omit regulation and standards will fall and fatalities and serious accidents will increase. Guidance should assist in the understanding of regulations not replace them.

Increased responsibility The intention of introducing a new role that of “Principal Designer” is the third most irresponsible proposal. Only people who are competent and experienced enough to act as CDM Co-ordinators could possibly carry out the role effectively. However the title indicates that a person who is a designer is capable of performing the proposed duties. The training of an architect does not currently cover fully the duties envisaged in

the consultation document. Many architects do not want to take on the role as it would involve additional training and increase their workload for which they may not be able to seek additional payment from clients. The HSE state that “two thirds or more of fatalities now occur on small sites – sites where fewer than 15 people work”. The EU Directive requires the UK regulations to include building work for domestic clients much of which constitutes “small sites”. It is totally illogical to change the requirements for notification of a project to one that will have more than 20 workers working simultaneously at any point in the project as well as lasting longer than 30 working days. The current requirement 30 working days or 500 person days is more logical and likely to be more effective in ensuring competent management of smaller projects. The removal of the requirement for a competent duty holder to advise clients on the suitability of the Construction Phase Plan is the fourth most irresponsible item. This requirement was effectively a final preconstruction check that ensured that the principal contractor had considered all of

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Edward A Goddard is Executive Director of the Guild of Builders and Contractors and Fellow of the Association for Project Safety. Edward has been Executive Director of the Guild of Builders and Contractors since he and fellow builders founded the Guild in 1992. Edward has worked within the building industry for over 50 years and has achieved many diplomas from Quantity Surveying to Structural Engineering.

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Security By promoting the brand and its products at locations such as the London Showroom, Abloy will continue to provide revolutionary security innovation

Security locked up in London Jon Burke, Marketing Manager of Abloy UK, a marketleading specialist in high quality electric and mechanical security locking solutions, discusses its new showroom located at The Building Centre in London.

he new Abloy London showroom, located at The Building Centre on Store Street in London, is a must-see display of its marketleading range, showcasing highly secure and compliant products in access controlled doors. Abloy UK has been a well respected and trusted brand for over half a century, creating market-leading products such as electric locks, CLIQ Remote and compliant access controlled door solutions. Abloy’s products are produced using the strongest materials and quality craftsmanship, a combination that sets the brand head and shoulders above the competition. The London showroom signifies another milestone in the progression of the brand, and enables specifiers and architects to gain hands-on experience with the Abloy range, with interactive demo points presenting Abloy’s door locking solutions. It can be difficult to demonstrate just how effective Abloy solutions really are,

but this facility enables visitors to truly appreciate the benefits of the Abloy range in delivering secure and compliant electric locking. Abloy is eager to hear feedback from architects, specifiers, and any other visitors to the showroom, and its team of highly

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knowledgeable staff are available for those wanting to offer comments or to find out more. Industry professionals are able to get information about courses run by the Abloy Academy and RIBA-approved CPD points too, with literature available to take away. Some of the electric locking solutions presented at the showroom include Abloy’s EL560, EL520 and EL590 locks. Abloy also puts forward its case for specifiers to select electric locks over door magnets for use on fire doors and emergency escape points, as they are a more compliant solution. The Abloy CLIQ system is on display, and is the very latest in user-friendly, web-based security management. CLIQ is designed for remote sites, enabling the commissioning, programming and full administration of security management centrally via webbased software. PROTEC2 is another one of the solutions from Abloy, and offers various levels of key control to satisfy individual security requirements. It covers the complete product range of high-security door lock cylinders, deadbolts, industrial locks, cabinet locks, cam locks and padlocks. One key fits all when the system is keyed into the same master-key system. Abloy understands it’s not just about mass-producing products; it’s about ensuring you provide the very best solution possible. By continuing to evolve and keep up with new trends whilst retaining its reputation for excellence and promoting the brand and its products at locations such as the London Showroom, Abloy will continue to provide revolutionary security innovations and stay one step ahead. 8 www.abloy.co.uk/london *

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The MCIAT Professional Assessment

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

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

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

How much does it cost? To apply for the Professional Assessment, applicants are required to pay £300 for the assessment of the application and the Professional Assessment Interview.

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Technical Focus: Roofing

Life on another level Hardly any other roof shape allows for such a variety of uses as the flat roof. Depending on the design, a green roof offers a new habitat for fauna and flora and utilisable open and an open, recreational space for people. The more densely populated an urban area the more invaluable is such space. As a pioneer in matters relating to green roofs, ZinCo discusses how to achieve permanently reliable green roof systems.

hether it’s a typical flat roof with a 2% slope, a 0° roof, a pitched roof (A-framed, butterfly, shed or sawtooth roof) or a vaulted roof (barrel roof), a green roof can be installed on roofs with a pitch of up to approximately 35°. Companies such as ZinCo can supply the system build-up that is most suited to the roof shape, the roof structure and the green roof requirements. There are basically two types of green roof: intensive and extensive.

A further advantage of an extensive green roof is the very manageable upkeep thanks to the fact that natural precipitation is sufficient for the plant communities used which include renewable succulents (sedums), mosses, grasses and herbage. As is the case with all flat roofs, they only have to be accessed once or twice a year in

An advantage of an extensive green roof is the very manageable upkeep, as seen at Woolwich Arsenal in London

Green at its most diverse An extensive green roof may cover a large area but it can be installed and maintained at a relatively low cost. The layer depth is approximately 5-15cm and the weight is low at between 60-150 kg/m², allowing for the easy greening of an existing roof area at a later point in time.

order to inspect roof drains and ventilation equipment and, where necessary, to remove any wild growth. In contrast to this, the entire range of landscape architectural design is possible for intensive green roofs – as is the case on the ground. Lawns, perennials, shrubs and trees grow in layer depths of between 15

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Appropriate green roof system

ZinCo system build-up installed on the roof of New Providence Wharf in London

and 100cm, very often in combination with pathways, terraces, patios, play areas and water features. Even driveways such as that over an underground car park are possible with the appropriate structural support. Depending on the design, a weight of between 1501300kg/mÂ˛ should be calculated for intensive

A green roof system basically consists of a number of layers, each with a different function. The base layer is always a professionally waterproofed roof. This means that the waterproof layer must be root-resistant or this must be ensured using a separate root barrier. The first layer of the build-up is a high-grade protection sheet which protects the waterproof membrane from mechanical damage. This is followed by drainage elements that retain rainwater in their water retention cells and drain surplus water through the underlying channel system to the roof drains. Depending on requirements and the type of green roof required, the drainage elements will vary in terms of height, weight and material. Where the drainage elements are installed across the whole area to be greened, this allows for drainage of the entire area, even the area beneath pathways and terrace areas. This can also serve as a lost formwork for anchoring stone walls or play equipment, for example, if necessary. The rest of the build-up consists of a filter mat installed over the drainage layer, which retains fine particles from the overlying substrate layer. This substrate layer is composed of mineral clay tile chippings and organic materials specifically adapted to suit the planned vegetation. The plants provide the final layer. Sedum cuttings, seed mixtures or pre-cultivated vegetation mats are available for extensive green roofs in addition to plug plants. Perennials, shrubs or

Moorgate Crofts in Rotherham features a ZinCo system build-up for rockery type plants

This permanently reliable ZinCo system build-up consists of the following functional layers: protection, drainage, system filter, substrate and plants

trees can be used for intensive green roofs.

Combined with solar energy In addition to its use for conventional extensive and intensive green roofs there is yet another use for the flat roof: using a combination of green roof and solar energy. Synergy effects are already achieved here with the equipment through the use of base plates that are compatible with greenroofs and that secure the solar mountings in line with the load principle and without the need to penetrate the roof waterproof membrane. During operation, the extensive green roof provides for a comparatively low ambient temperature and therefore for increased performance of approximately 4% of the photovoltaic module.

Added value Green roofs balance the temperature differences on a flat roof and in this way help to increase the longevity of the roof waterproof membrane. They retain rainwater (between 40% and 90% depending on the type of green roof) and therefore reduce the burden on the drains. The system build-up enhances the structural sound proofing and also functions as additional insulation, i.e. requires less heating in the winter and generates a cooling effect in the summer. The plants absorb fine particles and bring greenery to urban areas again. A green roof is both a practical space and an area for recreation. It is also an architectural highlight, as can be seen from the many examples from around the world. However, this is all only sustainable if green roof success is guaranteed in the long term by building-specific planning, reliable technology and the professional execution of each project.

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BIM has been used on major projects such as Heathrow Terminal 2B

Peter Trebilcock, BIM Programme Director of Balfour Beatty Construction Services UK, talks to Future Constructor & Architect about the debate around COBie and the system’s impending arrival.

o COBie or not to COBie? That is the question. In the past I’d have given more or less a no to that interminable question in the BIM world. COBie, a system of data collection which could help manage a building down to the last millimetre or watt has been around for a while now but it has been more or less ignored. Indeed, it is not letting any secrets out of the bag to say that at Balfour Beatty we have over 60 live BIM projects, but not one of our current clients have previously required COBie data drops. However that could be about to change as there has been a recent surge of interest in COBie.We currently have over a dozen submissions, which if successful, will require the full COBie data compliance. But are we ready, at Balfour Beatty or anywhere else for COBie? There are many obstacles in the way and for all the talk, recent conferences and seminars, including those sponsored by BuildingSmart held at the Academy of Engineering indicate COBie is not an easy nut to crack. The reassuring aspects of the report on COBie Field Trials were the extent of consultant and contractor engagement with the specialists and Academics and the rigour in which they demonstrated their processes. The disconcerting aspects for me outweighed the achievements by a factor of 10 when not one party was able to report that their COBie outputs were flawless. Now you might be thinking that it is just a matter of learning the rules of this new data game. However the fact is there are no

rules – yet! It is one thing to have read, understood and cross-referenced PAS1192:2 but it is another thing to successfully deliver fully populated and accurate Excel data. There is a lack of consistency and methodology when it comes to designing COBie friendly buildings.This inconsistency starts with designers who use the same software tool, but in different ways to achieve the same end result. And if they have not constructed their model arrangements in a COBie friendly manner they may well end up with lots of blanks or error messages in the output spreadsheets.The process may have far reaching implications on the way designers design, their scope of service as well as how the contributions from the wider supply chain are integrated and as a community we have barely scratched the surface in this area. The issue of nomenclature is also at large. We all need to talk the same language and I don’t mean which Uniclass codes are applied. It will come down to the provision of a consistent set of data. How do you indicate half hour fire resistance? Is it FD30 or Half Hour FR or something else? We also need to accelerate the process and widen the participants and there needs to be more consensus in CAD standards. There is terminology far beyond that defined by PAS 1192:2 and we cannot rely on Solibri or something similar to model check, thinking that as the models are populated correctly so will the COBie output. Until we have ‘swim lanes’ fully defined and

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populated with who is doing what and how they are to do it – we may find ourselves in panic mode. Are you ready for Data Drops 3, 4 and 5 for example? If the design community are still unclear and all these processes are unresolved, how can we expect our supply chains to implement it? So I have a wish list of the working groups I think should be set up, the working groups would establish, number one, a consistent set of nomenclature (jargon if you will), working group two would look at the critical CAD methodologies, working group three, the likely contributions of contractors and delivery supply chain members, four, the clients’ input and finally, working group five would look at FM input. So it’s over to you. However, it is clear to me that compliance will have wide reaching implications on our industry and in particular the resources we employ to create and handle the data so we’d better get going and quick about it.

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Peter Trebilcock is Balfour Beatty’s Director for Design (Major Projects) and Construction Services BIM Director. He is responsible for the recommendation of Designers and Design Quality across all of their major projects. He is the champion of the company’s BIM Implementation Strategy.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings The GIFA floor system is a partial-access raised floor system providing the ability to run services under the floor with ease

Raising the standard

o 1 Embankment Place, the nine-storey post-modern office designed by Sir Terry Farrell that spans the railway tracks of Charing Cross station, is the headquarters for PwC, which is updating and retrofitting its estate in line with sustainability targets having achieved a BREEAM Outstanding rating for its More London office near Tower Bridge – the first building in London to do so. Knauf GIFAfloor has been installed to replace part of the existing raised access flooring by TFA Interior Projects as part of a complete overhaul of the building’s internal infrastructure, including refurbishment and fit-out of the offices, decommissioning of existing plant and installation of new central plant and engineering infrastructure, along with a new entrance area. Non-combustible with an A1 fire rating, Knauf GIFAfloor’s high thermal conductivity makes the panels ideal in underfloor heating systems and optimises the benefit of air and ground source heat pumps over timber or cement base floors, reducing CO2 emissions as a result. As a replacement for wet screed, the product also speeds up the construction programme as Tim Hudson, Director for TFA Interior Projects explains: “The board is solid and easy to handle, so it requires a minimum of effort to fit upon the pedestals that hold it in place and,

because it’s engineered, interlocks into place to form a firm, safe surface that other trades can use as a platform.” “There is no waiting around for the screed to cure and then, when everyone else has finished, we can apply the final finish.” The GIFA floor system is a partial-access raised floor system providing the ability to run services under the floor with ease. It is manufactured from natural gypsum-based calcium sulphate and is ideal for raised floor

areas requiring continuous finishes such as sheet vinyl or hard finishes such as stone and large format porcelain. The 1200 x 600mm panels are installed on a conventional 600mm grid access floor under structure. Due to the tongue and groove design the GIFA floor system is flat and smooth once installed, with the further advantage that joints will not track through the applied finish. As a result finishes can be applied directly without having to screw fix panel to the pedestals and then fixing plywood – a necessity with traditional raised access flooring installations. Access to the floor void can be incorporated with conventional access floor panels or access frames.

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Design & Desire The atrium space is the social core of the building – the place where employees meet, interact and circulate

The Scottish Crime Campus is a unique £75m Scottish Government-funded, state-of-the-art facility

Law in order Combatting serious organised crime and tackling organised crime groups is a key part of the Scottish Government objective to achieve a Safer and Stronger Scotland. Part of this strategy is to deliver a secure crime campus for the Specialist Crime Division of Police Scotland and their partner agencies, enabling closer and more joined up working in the fight against serious organised crime.

elivered on time and on budget, the campus is a bespoke building that will be shared by a range of partners involved in combating serious crime and keeping Scotland safe. For the first time, law enforcement agencies working to both devolved and

UK legislation will operate under the same roof in a purpose-built facility. Based in Gartcosh, North Lanarkshire, the Scottish Crime Campus is a unique £75m Scottish Government-funded, stateof-the-art facility providing 12,600m2 net of high quality office accommodation, forensic

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laboratories and support facilities over four storeys with an additional level of plant. The function of the building defines its architecture; the design creates a practical yet iconic building that will encourage partners to work together collaboratively and creatively. Adopting a geometry informed by the immediate context, programme and chromosome form, the design of the building references genetic structures and imagery associated with identity; it emphasises uniqueness and, at the same time, common bonds.

Social core The building is located at the centre of the site with parking to the south. The campus comprises four connected elements which form a U-shape around a central atrium space running on a north-south axis. Compact floor plans minimise external wall area to reduce heat loss through the facade and high floor to ceiling height encourages natural daylight penetration from the outside and atrium. All agencies share the atrium space – it is the social core of the building, the place where employees meet, interact and circulate. This interaction will also encourage the dissemination of ideas and help create a sense of community. The atrium space can be used for large gatherings, multiple breakout and informal meetings, as well as allowing overflow space from the canteen if desired. It is aligned to offer the best open views of the Campsie Hills to the North. The atrium is used to foster a clear inside outside connection, with glazing taken down to the

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The floor of the atrium is stepped up over accommodation and shared between ground, first and second floors

development of a design strategy, with the solution following many discussions with all the client bodies. Context, precedent and metaphor were combined with these analyses to develop a semiology which would be capable of being read at various levels and provide users with a way to understand the nature of the building. The idea was developed for a series of buildings, whose ground plan was based on the legs of a chromosome, arranged around a common space sitting above the exposed geology of the site, which

lower floor of the space opening up the view, and helping to prevent the building from feeling too insular. This is further enhanced by the use of similar materials either side of the atrium glazing. The floor of the atrium is stepped up over accommodation and shared between ground, first and second floors which creates a greater degree of privacy and quietness through each shared space. Numerous visits to the site and to comparable institutions in the UK and Europe provided reference points for the

The dynamic nature of the plan evolved from the geometry of the site boundaries, such that the principal entrance would be on a diagonal route, parallel to the railway, as is the secondary entrance to the east allowing connection to future expansion wings. A strong design ethos was established based on technologies used in crime detection, with DNA and chromosome biology being selected as main themes. The primary circulation is at the centre of the building, at the point where the two chromatid shapes would touch. Connecting bridge elements through the atrium were also initially inspired by DNA chain connections. These concepts were the starting point for iterative processes whereby design options were tested in terms of accessibility, legibility, internal ambiance, environmental performance and structural expression which ultimately permitted a solution with some depth and purpose. Many of the functions carried out within the building are concerned with identity and identification. The facade and building concept take some of the visual references associated with the process

A limited palette of standardised bands of deep solid masonry are repeated in sequences around the facade in arrangements

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Fact File Client: Scottish Government Shell and Core Architect: Ryder Architecture Project Manager: Sweett Group Services Engineer: Wallace Whittle: TUV

The atrium is used to foster a clear inside outside connection, with glazing taken down to the lower floor of the space

Chromosome waves are more dense at closed elements of the facade and provide contrast at large glazing areas

dermal ridges. These visual references generate a theme which is repeated through the landscape design, facades and finishes within the atrium and throughout the building. These ideas generate the form of the building. The discrete functions in each wing of the building are set against one another as blocks in the personification of the chromosome form. A limited palette of standardised bands of deep solid masonry are repeated in sequences around the facade in arrangements which reference the male and female chromosome sequences. These waves are more dense at closed elements of the facade and provide contrast at large glazing areas.

Exceeding requirements The Scottish Crime Campus design has achieved an exemplary B+ Scottish EPC rating. The specification of the building’s fabric and services allows the CO2 associated with the running of the building to be reduced by 40% compared to a normal Building Regulations compliant development. The project is on course to achieve a BREEAM Very Good rating to demonstrate overall sustainability. The project includes a 900kW Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) installation which is believed to be one of the largest in Scotland. The system will extract carbon free thermal energy from heat exchangers buried up to 140m deep. The energy which is captured throughout the year is then upgraded and converted to cooling or

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heating to meet the building’s demands. This is done via electrically driven heat pumps. The GSHP system reduces the operational carbon associated with the building’s air conditioning by 650 tonnes every year. A full Lighting Control System (LCS) automatically adjusts illumination levels in line with the amount of sensed daylight. The LCS also provides automatic time channel control and presence/absence detection. Sub metering of substantial energy uses, high energy load installations and tenancy area allow monitoring of the building’s energy consumption. 30m2 of solar thermal panels are provided to meet the annual domestic hot water needs, reducing demand on the boilers. The annual water consumption is significantly reduced as a result of low flow sanitary fixtures. This is also supplemented by rainwater harvesting, where reclaimed rainwater will be used to flush over 50% of the WCs within the facility. Heat recovery systems in the air handling units exchange hot ‘stale’ air with fresh incoming air, warming the fresh air as it passes through the system, reducing the heating load. The Scottish Crime Campus is an innovative building which uses design excellence to deliver a unique facility which will assist in tackling serious organised crime. The building facilitates the ideas of collaboration, exchange and dissemination of information allowing cooperation between partner organisations.

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Turning heads One of the most striking facades in the City of Westminster has been created for a boutique hotel in Soho by positioning a bespoke piece of modern art above a stylish revolving door from GEZE UK.

Traffic: Consider the number of users and whether they are trained (familiar with automatic doors) or not. Safety: Be alert to potential danger points and whether safety features such as sensors, anti-finger trap systems, etc are required. Accessibility: The type of door fitted (such as revolving doors) may affect accessibility so pass doors may be needed. Compliance: Remember, several laws and regulations apply to automatic doors eg doc M, EN 16005, BS 8300 Activation: What is most suitable – infra red, radar controlled, push pads, touchless control? Location: Prevailing winds can affect the operation of some doors, while exposure to sun may mean air conditioning is required.

The right balance The attractive automatic TSA 325 NT revolving door is ideal for buildings such as hotels that need to provide guests with an ‘always open’ entrance, but at the same time need to ensure a pleasant and consistent climate within the building. The door is activated by a motion detector inside and out, and as well as being energy efficient, the TSA 325 NT revolving door provides a high degree of protection from the elements and insulation against noise.

Sustainability: Minimise heat loss and maintain an even temperature with a revolving door or lobby Aesthetics: An entrance should complement the design and set the tone for what’s inside Security: For buildings where security is an issue, such as banks, burglary resistant systems are available Access control: Consider if you need to control access to the building or parts of it such as within hospitals and airports Fire safety: If the door or entrance is along a fire and rescue route approved doors will be needed. Retrofitting can affect the choices available, particularly if the building is listed. And most importantly, what type of door do you need? Swing, sliding, revolving and folding all have different advantages.

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A revolving door and two pass doors have been installed to create a sophisticated modern entrance

To help meet the demands of the equality act, two pass doors have been installed on either side of the revolving door. Powered by GEZE’s 7cm Slimdrive EMD-F automatic swing operators, one door has been set to allow guests to enter the hotel and the other to exit. The sleek design of the EMD-F operator allows it to be concealed in any facade, making it the ideal system for the hotel. Kaz Spiewakowski, Managing Director of GEZE UK, says: “Combining the automatic TSA 325 NT revolving door, with two pass doors powered by the Slimdrive EMD-F automatic swing operators, has created a stylish entrance that complements the building yet provides an accessible solution for all. And of course, the installation of such a stunning work of art above the entrance has made this an unusual project and really makes the Nadler Hotel a destination in its own right!”

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he Nadler Hotel Soho combines the ultimate in luxury with contemporary art – something that is instantly apparent when approaching the hotel. At ground level, GEZE UK’s three leaf automatic TSA 325 NT revolving door and two pass doors powered by EMD-F automatic swing door operators have been installed to create a sophisticated modern entrance; look up and hanging above the revolving door is Selene, a stunning 3m piece of public art by artist Hew Locke.

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Informed design decisions As a provider of hybrid solutions, B & K Structures takes full advantage of offsite manufacturing techniques by exploiting Design for Manufacturer and Assembly (DfMA) protocols. DfMA is used as the foundation for concurrent engineering processes to simplify and fully optimise the structure wherever possible, to reduce manufacturing and assembly costs and to quantify improvements.

o ensure that DfMA is integrated at every opportunity during the design and development path, B & K Structures has developed some innovative tools to support and quantify design decisions. Working with the Austrian based cross laminated timber (CLT) manufacturer, Binderholz, B & K Structures formed the X-LAM Alliance in 2011. At the forefront of CLT research and development, the X-LAM Alliance has made considerable investment in developing technology to aide specification and design. The CLT Construction Specifier is a ground-breaking online specifying system developed to help validate and support early stage calculations. Winning Product of the Year in the Timber in Construction Awards – the CLT Specifier provides a risk and cost free way for designers, engineers and architects to investigate cross laminated timber (CLT) as a structural solution. The lack of CLT performance information has been a barrier to specification and this open source online tool will enable construction professionals to meet prerequisites of the build to deliver exacting thermal, fire and acoustic performance – eliminating the gap between design expectations and as-built results, whilst eradicating the costly risk of overengineering. This system is freely available to use, visit: www.xlam-alliance.com/technical

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continent, but this design was a first for the UK to be constructed on such a large and complex scale – classically incorporating geodesic geometry – a series of polygonal or triangular shapes to achieve a curved surface similar to a leather football. The B & K team worked closely with the internationally acclaimed consulting engineers, Buro Happold in refining the five geodesic domes. Designing faceted domes in this manner is a geometry-based solution to achieving curved surfaces such as these. They designed an innovative method to fix together the structural elements and developed 3D models to help overcome interface issues and any challenges of assembling the frame. The design team led by architects Andrew Wright Associates picked up a RIBA Award for the design of the Scunthorpe Sports Academy. The judging panel took into consideration feedback gathered during the public consultation process and consider that the winning design represents not only the choice of the panel but also the local community. BIM ensures timescales are optimised, problems relating to non-compliance and dimensional inaccuracies or clashes are kept to an absolute minimum, for fast and reliable erection. B & K Structures offers an unrivalled source of information in the highly specialised field of hybrid structures and have a genuine knowledge sharing philosophy – its ethos is to engage, inform and empower. For detailed up to date information, or to book a CPD optimised hybrid structural session visit the website.

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Crucial to information transfer and share, designing with Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a collaborative way of working, underpinned by the digital technologies which unlock more efficient methods of creating and maintaining assets.

BIM embeds key product details and asset data to create 3D models that can be used for effective management of information throughout a project lifecycle – from earliest concept through to operation. The 3D model can be shared by the construction partners with further detailing being added along the design journey – data is passed between the professional design team through .ifc and .sat file sharing. This is of particular relevance in hybrid structures where bespoke connections are designed to join different materials. For example, the Scunthorpe Academy project, where every glulam member and every node consisted of different dimensions and geometry. The Scunthorpe Academy comprises geodesic structures consisting of ﬁve intersecting domes – the structural solution proposed for the Academy had been successfully executed on the

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Insulation for the pitched roof insulation to achieve the same values as previously specified with fewer materials and reduced costs. Installed between the rafters, 50 and 80mm thick Celotex GA4000 was specified to achieve a U-value of 0.21 W/mK. As a result of the new partial-fill cavity wall and pitched roof insulation specification – as well as the installation of 100mm thick GA4000 in the floors – Cumbrian Homes was able to meet its energy efficient requirements with a high performance insulation solution.

Fulfilling the criteria Located close to one of the South Cumbria’s most picturesque market towns, Sedbergh, Cumbrian Homes’ Howgill Skies development will contain 12 new homes. Designed and built to the latest standards and finished in local natural stone, a high standard of specification is common throughout the development – making the homes the most energy efficient the developer has built to date.

ew homes developer Cumbrian Homes required high performance insulation for its new 12 home development to achieve target U-values of 0.26 W/mK in the cavity walls and 0.21 W/mK in the pitched roofs – whilst reducing the amount of insulation required and subsequent costs. Appointed to review the project’s cavity wall requirements, Celotex Energy Assessments (CEA) and the Celotex Technical Centre worked closely to produce thermal performance calculations that would achieve spacesaving requirements whilst simultaneously delivering improved U-values. After running comparative Standard Assessment Procedure (SAPs) calculations, CEA was able to change the previously specified full-fill external wall insulation to Celotex CW4000 partial-fill solution – with 3000m2 supplied in a thickness of 50mm. Meeting strict levels of energy efficiency, CW4000 has been awarded an A+ rating when compared to the

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Successful outcome Celotex was appointed to review the cavity wall requirements for the Howgill Skies development. Set to use full-fill insulation to meet the 2010 regulations with a fabric first approach, the company was able to reduce Cumbrian Homes’ requirements by increasing the standards on thermal bridging. After successfully running two SAP calculations – one with full-fill and one using partial fill – Celotex recommended a high performance solution which delivered a reduction in insulation levels without the need for renewables. Utilising its ability to offer a service on thermally modelling, Celotex managed to adjust the thermal requirement for the cavity with the specification of Celotex CW4000. With its quick and efficient sustainability services, Celotex removed the hassle from the contractor whilst delivering the cost optimal insulation solution. With the specification of Celotex CW4000, Cumbrian Homes was able optimise costs and make significant savings on the overall construction programme.

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CIH Housing 2014 Preview

Rise to the challenge “Housing has always been a real challenge for Britain,” said George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, recently. Mr Osborne may have been discussing the coalition Government’s help to buy policy, but this year’s Chartered Institute of Housing annual conference and exhibition from 23rd-26th June in Manchester seeks to provide answers to this ‘challenge’ from across the UK housing world.

homes built for Britain. Second, CIH Housing 2014 will examine how the sector’s work with communities helps others in the health, social care and sustainability worlds. The Health & Housing Hub, The Green Room and the Ideas Exchange will explore this in more than 50 free seminars, available to exhibition visitors from all social landlords. Finally, CIH Housing 2014 will play host to all the key players in the countdown to next year’s general election. Besides the current and prospective housing minister – Kris Hopkins and Emma Reynolds, respectively

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– the conference will welcome Eric Pickles, secretary of state for communities and local government. CIH Housing 2014 will also hear from a host of political commentators and policy-makers, including Philip Blond of ResPublica and the BBC’s Mark Easton and Allegra Stratton. Crucially they will be there to listen as well as speak. CIH Housing 2014 is pulling out all the stops to ensure it rises to the Chancellor’s challenge. Make sure you don’t miss your chance to be part of the solution!

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CIH Housing 2014 Preview Versatile EWI solutions for the housing sector Designer Contracts to show at PfH Live 2014 One of the UK’s largest flooring contractors, Designer Contracts, will be exhibiting at PfH Live 2014 on Stand P32. A supplier for Procurement for Housing, Designer Contracts combines the buying power and delivery of a national business with local knowledge and customer service. With 12 regional depots, the company has access to all corners of the country, supporting its reputation for outstanding service levels and price. Managing Director Peter Kelsey says: “We have an extensive selection of flooring to suit all budgets, including carpet and carpet tiles, vinyl, safety flooring, Amtico, Karndean, wood and wood effect.” 01246 854577 enquiries@designercontracts.com 8 www.designercontracts.com (

Saint-Gobain Weber is returning to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) 2014 Conference + Exhibition. On stand F16, the company will display a selection of External Wall Insulation (EWI) systems targeted at landlords in the social housing and refurbishment sector. weber.therm EWI is the versatile solution for non-traditional housing types such as No Fines, Airey and Trusteel constructions, both low and high rise, and is eligible for Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding and Green Deal financing. Saint-Gobain Weber can help and advise on the funding procedure as part of a full service support package, which includes technical back up. *

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Health & Safety The CDM Regulations 2007, when implemented correctly and proportionately, have been proved to bring considerable benefits to the construction industry

Time to think again? James Ritchie, Head of External Affairs and Deputy Chief Executive for the Association for Project Safety, talks to Future Constructor & Architect about the industry’s current objections to the new CDM proposals.

hroughout the months of April and May the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have been running their consultation process on proposals to revise the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007. During this time various construction industry organisations have been holding seminars for their members and providing feedback to the HSE. None more so than the Association for Project Safety who held 16 seminars in three weeks across the United Kingdom for over 1600 delegates. If the feedback is anything to go by, it is beginning to look like the HSE might have more of fight on their hands than they first thought and not just from CDM Coordinators who are lined up to be abolished. Other sectors of the industry have also raised serious concerns about how these regulations are going to work. The HSE have set six policy objectives for the CDM 2015 proposals: • Maintain or improve worker protection • Simplify the regulatory package • Improve health and safety standards on small construction sites • Implement the Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites Directive (TMCSD) in a proportionate way • Discourage bureaucracy • Meet better regulation principles These objectives are all admirable and I would have thought that everyone within

construction would agree with them. The Consultation Document seems to have generated a lot of discussion and the main areas of concern to the industry seem to be: • The watering down of health and safety standards leading to a possible reduction in worker protection • The over-simplification of the regulations raising concerns that some sectors of the industry will take advantage of the lack of clarity • The likely increase in bureaucracy with the introduction of a requirement for coordinators and principal contractors on many more, smaller, projects • Worries about the way responsibility for discharge of domestic client duties are being thrust upon contractors • The placing of health and safety coordination duties upon designers who might not want to do this • That the proposed revisions appear to be driven primarily by Government ‘better regulation’ cost reduction policies rather than a need to make a significant improvement in construction health and safety. The HSE will not like these comments as their principal aim is to maintain or improve worker protection however, industry appears to be saying “CDM 2007 isn’t broken, it just needs tweaking to make it even more effective and better integrated”.

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We know that the UK Government has to change the regulations to meet the European Temporary or Mobile Construction Sites Directive (let’s just call it the TMCSD) otherwise they could face an embarrassing prosecution but changes could be easily made without incurring the disruption and cost that the HSE’s proposals look to bring to the industry. The bulk of the proposed changes to the regulations seem to be aimed at satisfying the current Government’s, sometimes controversial, approach to regulatory change.

Failure to comply The CDM Regulations 2007, when implemented correctly and proportionately, have been proved to bring considerable benefits to the construction industry and construction clients. The problem has been the abject failure by a proportion of the construction industry to understand and implement the regulations correctly and this has not been helped by what some see as the failure of the HSE to encourage, cajole and enforce compliance – particularly with regard to the early appointment of the CDM Coordinator. Let’s hope that the HSE take on board what the industry has been saying during the consultation process and, perhaps more importantly, that Mike Penning MP and the coalition government realise that, with this particular regulatory proposal, the industry seems to think they might just have got their priorities wrong. 8 www.aps.org.uk *

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Mapei offers new Swimming Pool Construction CPD Mapei (UK) has launched a new Swimming Pool Construction CPD seminar. The new technical seminar will assist in the specification of correct materials, in accordance with current BS and EN Standards. Seminars can be arranged to suit group or specific needs. The new CPD is 30 minutes duration, followed by a Q&A session. The seminar examines each stage of the build process – from construction of the pool shell, to tiling, and it refers to the relevant design standards throughout. Subject areas include watertight joints, renders, screeds and waterproofing membranes. Later on, the seminar explores the various surface options and submerged conditions, as well as adhesives and grouting. * info@mapei.co.uk

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CPD for Franke’s new generation of washroom solutions A new CPD has been launched by Franke Washroom Systems to support a new generation of commercial washbasins and washtroughs made from the company’s own moulded solidsurface – Miranit.The new CPD highlights both the standard range of Miranit basins from Franke Washroom Systems that

the right application, offering guidance on door specification, legislation, building regulations, fire & safety in use, CE marking – MANDEC and The Equality Act. Simonswerk is a leading manufacturer of top quality brass, aluminium and stainless steel hinges for doors, windows and conservatories. Ranges include the award-winning fully concealed TECTUS and the high performance solid brass TRITECH hinges.

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GEZE UK launches CPD on glass door assembly GEZE UK has updated its RIBAapproved CPD seminar on glass door assemblies to provide architects with valuable guidance about how glass can be used within door situations throughout a building. The 40 minute seminar titled ‘Glass Door Assemblies – Selection and Specification’ aims to demystify the specification process by providing information about everything from the beneficial properties of glass through to the very latest regulation and legislation. Delegates will learn how the different types of glass are manufactured, their properties and the finishes that are available. The seminar will then look at the benefits of using glass and the qualities of manual swing, sliding and sliding stacking doors. * info.uk@geze.com

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The origins of hand-cut smalti, the beauty of authentic gold tesserae, the contribution of glass mosaic to historic buildings and art forms, the variety of tile formats and pre-formatted patterns available to today’s designers, and the innovative modern techniques for speeding up the tile laying process. These are among the topics covered in the latest CPD seminar produced by Trend GB, the British arm of one of the world’s leading exponents of glass mosaic design and manufacture. It has been assessed and certified by the RIBA, as part of the RIBA Core Curriculum, which ensures that key architectural skills are covered in members’ learning activities. * info-gb@trend-group.com

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An introduction to galvanizing and sustainability Wedge Group is offering the opportunity to take a CPD in Galvanizing and Sustainable Construction at a Wedge Group Galvanizing Plant to see the process in action. Wedge offers CPD sessions at a number of locations across the UK. Delivered by the Galvanizers Association the presentations cover: an introduction to hot dip galvanizing; the galvanizing process; coating characteristics/ performance; what is sustainability?; sustainable aspects of galvanizing: carbon footprint, recycling, durability; and case studies: Life Cycle Analysis. * architect@wedgegalv.co.uk

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Panels were mounted onto a custom-made support frame to create a three dimensional basket weave pattern

A harmonious blend ELVAL COLOUR’s etalbond aluminium composite material (ACM) was used to create a 3D basket weave facade, on Circle Partnership’s award-winning Hospital in Reading.

he £50m development, aimed at creating a unique environment for its patients with the best clinical services, was recently awarded ‘Best Internal Environment’ at the 2013 Better Healthcare Awards. The hospital includes the latest, state-of-the-art equipment and has been praised for its comfortable and hotel-like environment. Completed at the end of 2013, the facade was installed by Astec Projects and manages to blend harmoniously with glass and wood elements around the building. 2000m2 of etalbond panels coated in a sparkling black finish were formed into cassettes and subsequently mounted onto a custom-made support frame to create a three-dimensional basket weave pattern. The alternating panel geometry allows light to be reflected in multiple directions creating a stunning visual outcome. The sparkling black coating for the etalbond panels was developed in the Coating Mixing Lab of ELVAL COLOUR, and coated

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Avoiding exterior skin deficiency There are situations where it is preferable to approach damp control measures from a different direction. This is particularly relevant where partial or full fill insulation terminates horizontally (at plate level) across a gable wall. It also applies where any cavity impingement occurs, where the thickness of the exterior skin changes partway up the height of the wall or traditionally shaped cavity stops and barriers horizontally close the cavity. The Type CD Cavity Dropcloak manufactured by Cavity Trays of Yeovil provides an easy compliant approach accompanied with several benefits. It is a pre-shaped DPC cavitray moulded from Petheleyne, so it holds shape and does not distort. Supported in position by being partially built into the inner skin only, it functions as a protective cloaking section that drops downwardly and forwardly in the cavity, guarding against wet transference via the upper surface of any insulation, cavity barrier or impinging masonry under it. Because the Type CD does not build into the outer skin, the outer skin is not weakened by DPC presence through it. Accordingly use of the Type CD avoids the

commonplace accompanying cracking as a result of slip-plane movement that can occur across gables and similar (particularly visible with externally rendered finishes). The exterior skin in such situations is exposed to wetness both above and below the Dropcloak level. Thus it is acceptable for water within the skin to continue gravitating downwardly without the usual need for evacuation unless specific conditions exist. By eliminating the need to build and support into both skins, installation is speedy and the problem should skins not align is not of concern. The approved Petheleyne Type CD Dropcloak is manufactured only by Cavity Trays of Yeovil and is accompanied with a performance warranty.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation The installation team applied the Kemperol V210 resin to the primed substrate, completing the roofs one section at a time

A greener approach to housing schemes Telford Homes’ Parkside Quarter development on the outskirts of Canary Wharf, is the latest residential development to launch on Stebondale Street, E14 3DF, Isle of Dogs.

he 64 apartments in the development’s main five-story block will be marketed to private buyers by Telford Homes, while a separate four-storey block containing 17 apartments will be let by EastendHomes and the housing association will also offer five apartments in a further four-storey block for shared-ownership.While the target market for the private and social housing elements of the scheme may be very different, many elements of the specification are the same; including the green roofs that will feature on all three blocks. Designed by David Wood Architects, the Parkside Quarter scheme is named after the acres of parkland that lies adjacent to it on the Isle of Dogs, in an enviable location that is only a few minutes’ walk away from the banks of the Thames.The use of green roofs on all three apartment buildings, therefore, connects the residential scheme to its location, creating synergy with its green surroundings. The green roofs were installed by roofing contractor Cawston Roofing using the cold liquid-applied waterproofing membrane,

building movement and has a BBA certified service life in excess of 25 years.” Once the roofs had been waterproofed using the Kemperol V210 system, Cawston installed 240mm insulation directly on top followed by a 25ml deep attenuation layer; this enables rainwater to be stored to irrigate the green roof planting while allowing any excess water to drain off the roof. Finally the growing medium was installed along with plug plants to create the finished green roofs. Stuart Hicks adds: “Specification is extremely important when it comes to green roofs. Arguably the most important element is the waterproofing as the primary function of the roof is to protect the building.This must be robust enough to last as any leaks in the membrane can be difficult to access or repair once the green roof is established. “Choosing a cold liquid applied waterproofing system, such as Kemperol V210, overcomes the common failures of many roofing systems as there are no seams, laps or joints that can be compromised. Client preferences and aesthetics have a role to play in the choice of green roof plants, but a key consideration should always be the location and prevailing climatic conditions as these govern the amount of light, heat, shade and moisture the roof will receive.” 8 www.kempersystem.co.uk *

Kemperol V210, from Kemper System.This was used to waterproof the concrete deck and provide an ideal base for the inverted roof insulation and green roof elements of the project. Explains Kevin Cawston from Cawston Roofing: “Kemperol V210 is the ideal base for a new build green roof because not only can it be applied quickly in a single process, saving time and labour, but it is also certified as root resistant so the planting used in the green roof will not compromise the integrity of the waterproofing.” Cawston Roofing began by applying Kemper System’s EP primer to the substrate to seal the concrete and provide the ideal key for the liquid waterproofing membrane to bond to. Once cured, the installation team then applied the Kemperol V210 resin to the primed substrate, completing the roofs one section at a time. Explains Stuart Hicks from Kemper System: “The Kemperol V210 resin saturates a polyester reinforcement fleece and cures to form a tough and durable, monolithic, seamless membrane with no laminations. It remains permanently flexible to cope with

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The green roofs were installed by roofing contractor Cawston Roofing using the cold liquid-applied waterproofing membrane, Kemperol V210

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Ziplok is rolled out onto WWF building The Living Planet Centre,WWF’s new headquarters in Woking, was designed to be at the forefront of sustainable design and construction. Designed by Hopkins Architects to show that, through the smart use of design, materials and technology, it’s possible to create a state-of-the-art building with minimal environmental impact, it is now one of the greenest buildings in the UK with a BREEAM rating of ‘Outstanding’. An integral part of this achievement is 2000m2 of RigiSystems Ziplok standing seam roofing, atop the 80m long, curved timber grid shell. In a MicroZinc finish, the Ziplok was attached via RigiSystems Corogrid bar and bracket system to a timber ply deck, creating a U-value of 0.15.

RCI Show goes from strength to strength Held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry from the 29-30th October 2014, the RCI Show will showcase the biggest and the best from across the roofing, cladding and insulation industry, and as such, the organisers say it is fitting that KNAUF Insulation has come on board as the show’s main sponsor. According to Event Director Tony Brown, the news that KNAUF Insulation has become main show sponsor further reaffirms the strength of the RCI Show as a launch event, and highlights the progress the show has made in such a short space of time. Recent additions to the exhibitor list include Firestone BP, Celotex and Sandtoft. ( *

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Consistent, high quality of product and service has helped one of Europe’s largest single ply roofing membrane manufacturers win a massive order for new Amazon fulfilment centres. Protan is supplying over 315,000m2 in total of its SE membrane to create insulated roofs on three new logistics depots in Poland, for the global online retailer.The build timeframe allows only six weeks for each roof to be constructed, itself creating a logistical issue: delivery of almost 157.5t of Protan SE membrane per site to site, manoeuvred onto the roof and then across its 0.5km width, mechanically fixed onto the roof structure of steel deck, vapour control barrier and insulation, and detailing round rooflights and parapets executed. *

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In April during a whistle-stop tour of Lancashire, Boris Johnson called in at the Chorley HQ and factory of the UK’s leading manufacturer and prefabricator of ceramic granite cladding systems, Shackerley. He saw the investment Shackerley has made in the bespoke engineering facilities required to transform ceramic granite slabs into ‘installation ready’ Sureclad ventilated facade panels and, naturally, was keen to discuss the company’s high profile cladding projects in London. He was impressed to hear that Shackerley had supplied the external facade systems for newlyopened buildings such as the Hilton London Wembley and University Square Stratford. info@shackerley.com

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FM approval gained for Armaflex Ultima insulation materials The Armaflex Ultima range of low-smoke elastomeric insulation materials have been tested and are now certified by FM Approvals, a division of FM Global.The FM Approvals certificate applies to the complete range of both standard and self-adhesive Armaflex Ultima sheet and tube products, which provide maximum installation safety and ensure optimum operating efficiency.The closed cell construction of these insulation materials combines low thermal conductivity with high resistance to water vapour transmission, ensuring long-term protection against thermal energy losses and condensation. In addition, in the event of a fire Armaflex Ultima generates much less smoke than traditional elastomeric products. *

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B&Q superstore benefits from natural daylight

B&Q’s new superstore in Burgess Hill features Contour insulated rooflights from Hambleside Danelaw. As with all B&Q new build projects, rooflights manufactured in the UK by Hambleside Danelaw were specified because they maximise the use of natural daylight and reduce carbon the carbon footprint. 700m of rooflights were required as part of a CA Twin Therm system.The 2.44kg/m2 liner panel has a fire rating of SAA1 and the 10mm polycarbonate insulation layer encapsulated within the assembly lowers the U value to 1.3W/m2k indicating high levels of insulation. B&Q’s energy costs are reduced by this specification. 01327 701900 marketing@hambleside-danelaw.co.uk 8 www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk 049 (

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Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD is the lightest, simplest and most versatile tile backerboard available

Be prepared “In order to achieve a perfect tiled finish you must use a properly prepared substrate.” This is the message from Schlüter-Systems, which continues to educate installers and specifiers on the importance of substrate preparation prior to tiling.

hatever the shape or size of the tile or stone, the secret to a successful installation and to provide the surface with long-lasting durability is to ensure proper and adequate substrate preparation. Boasting expertise and experience for over 45 years ago Schlüter-Systems, a leader in essential tiling solutions, provides a wide range of universal substrate products for floors and walls including the popular Schlüter-BEKOTEC and Schlüter-KERDIBOARD. Schlüter-BEKOTEC is a modular screed system suitable for all coverings although primarily designed for use with ceramic tiles and natural stone. The system is based on the studded polystyrene screed panel, Schlüter-

BEKOTEC, which is directly installed on top of load bearing substrates or conventional heat insulation and/or sound insulation panels.The studs form a grid pattern which is designed to control the curing of traditional sand and cement screeds, preventing curling.There is no need to install movement joints or control joints in the screed, only at perimeters and changes to areas, such as doorways or existing areas, and as soon as the cement screed is ready to support weight, Schlüter-DITRA, an uncoupling mat, can be installed; followed by ceramic or natural stone tiles which can be installed directly over this layer. Movement joints need to be considered in line with BS 5385 for the surface covering however as there are no joints in the modular screed this enables more freedom

The Schlüter-DILEX range of movement, control and expansion joints provide a maintenance free and functional solution

in placement in the surface covering. Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD is the lightest, simplest and most versatile tile backerboard available, serving as a substrate and a bonded waterproofing solution.The innovative product gives an absolutely level substrate with straight and precise and accurate angling at corners, providing an instant, rigid, even, guaranteed and waterproof base for a perfect tile and stone finish. Schlüter-KERDIBOARD is incredibly quick and easy to install and because of its eco-friendly lightweight construction it contains no cement or fibreglass, making it healthier for installers and on the environment too, in addition it’s easy to transport, handle and cut. Good substrate preparation also relies on preventing cracked tiles from occurring and Schlüter-Systems innovative products Schlüter-DILEX and Schlüter-DITRA provide the perfect solutions that allow a screed or substrate to move independently to a tile covering. Able to absorb movement and produce a continuous uniform appearance, the Schlüter-DILEX range of movement, control and expansion joints provide a maintenance free and functional solution. Suitable for residential and commercial flooring, such profiles are essential and installed at the same time as the tile covering.The unique design allows the profile to anchor directly underneath the tile, absorbing the impact of stressful movement on the surface without compromising the tile layout.The DILEX range includes profile types for movement joints, expansion joints and control joints. The geometry of Schlüter-DITRA allows for the absorption of lateral movement in each direction.Through its unique two layer design it truly separates the substrate and tile covering by creating essential free space between the layers in which the matting can move safely, reacting to the movement of the substrate and surface independently of each other. DITRA is a polyethylene membrane with a grid structure of square cavities, each cut back in a dovetail configuration and an anchoring fleece laminated to its underside. The tile adhesive mechanically locks into cut-back indentations on the topside of the matting, eliminating the need for further anchoring mesh.This mechanical lock of the adhesive in the square cavities means that the adhesive does not adhere to the mat so no direct bond is formed, allowing for independent movement. 8 www.schluter.co.uk *

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Military museum shown in the best possible light A new, purpose-built home for a military museum has made unusual use of Armstrong Ceilings. The new £2.3m Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum features 29 of Armstrong’s 1800 x 2400mm Axiom Knife Edge aluminium canopies with Tegular 2 metal tiles under the exposed concrete soffits throughout the display and office areas. In this case, the main runners of the standalone canopy – an easily-relocatable modular system designed to create ceiling “clouds” for acoustically-challenged or exposed structure spaces – have been specially adapted to carry recessed spot lights to meet the museum’s requirement for illumination at any point within the gallery space. Armstrong’s technical department worked with Oxford Architects to adapt the standard components to allow the ceiling canopy design to incorporate lighting tracks into the main runners without the need for bespoke fabrication. Specialist sub-contractor

Berkeley Integra then produced a sample raft complete with the lighting installation. Oxford Architects has used Armstrong Ceilings system for the past 30 years and specified the Axiom canopies to meet the visual design requirements of the museum, a charitable trust colloquially known as SOFO. The ultra microperforated metal 600 x 600mm Tegular 2 tile perforations are practically invisible miniature holes less than 0.5mm in diameter. Incident sound waves are absorbed without the need for any acoustic infill. They are also manufactured from 30% recycled content and feature 83% light reflectance.

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The complete dining experience Striking refurbishment by Remmers Located in the historic Eyre Square, the focal point of Galway is Dunnes Stores.The Georgian facade of the building required extensive repair and refurbishment. Repairs to the render were carried out using Betofix RM.This advanced cementitious repair mortar is designed to be easy to use and fast curing, which allows it to be applied and built up in several layers within a short period of time prior to application of the coating system. Finally, to protect the facade from further damage, Remmers Elastoflex system was chosen for its excellent crack bridging, anti-carbonation and waterproofing abilities and to give a high degree of finish to the exterior. ( *

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The rustic look of Diamond Plus range boards adds a natural charm and character to large interiors.This combined with widths available up to 340mm and engineered stability; makes Diamond Plus range a popular choice for installations in pubs and restaurants. Diamond Plus Slate – stained, cross cut and natural oiled board – has been recently installed in the Newsroom Bar and Restaurant in Edinburgh. Another popular choice is stained and natural oiled Vintage Oak Biscuit recently specified by Concorde BGW for Ned Ludd Bar & Restaurant in Nottingham. *

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New FILASTOP DIRT joins Fila’s Protection Line Natural surface care specialist, Fila has introduced a protective dirtbarrier treatment for textured and unpolished porcelain tiles. New FILASTOP DIRT chemically bonds without leaving a film, to create invisible protection that prevents dirt build-up and promotes fast and easy cleaning.The ready-to-use protector can be used inside and outdoors and features Micrometrics technology – tried-and-tested science that respects the environment, the operator and the end user. FILASTOP DIRT improves surface resistance to foot traffic and general wear. It also protects against watery and oily stains, and limits water retention, as demonstrated by lab tests conducted on surfaces laid in according with UNI 11493. *

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Armstrong Ceilings reign at Kings Engineering students at the University of Edinburgh are getting a little extra help with their studies from Armstrong Ceilings. Wood lay-in tiles and a customised wood canopy are helping to define and soften a new student work/social area as part of the interior refurbishment of the university’s Hudson Beare Building on its Kings Buildings campus south of the city centre. The 50m2 canopy comprises 1200mm x 600mm US cherry veneer plain wood planks, some containing smoke detectors and movement-sensitive lighting, with a Vector edge detail which gives a narrow 6mm reveal for a sleek, monolithic look, within a Prelude 24 XL2 grid. This is complemented in the same room by three rows of 600 x 600mm plain US cherry MicroLook lay-in tiles, installed between plasterboard, on a Prelude 15 XL2 grid, as well as 16m2 of these tiles in circulation areas. In addition, the main lecture theatre,

which is one of the early purpose-built concrete lecture theatre structures and Grade B listed, featured 180m2 of Armstrong’s 1200mm x 600mm Ultima OP tiles installed on a Prelude XL2 grid. These mineral tiles perform acoustically to Sound Absorption Class A. The £330,000 project was the subject of a “Pimp my school” project to improve the student social/break out study space. This resulted in the opening up of a larger room to create an additional such space. There were also cosmetic improvements to teaching rooms and toilets, with a

third phase comprising the removal of a small unused servitor’s box and lobby to accommodate a mobile staffed coffee bar and some lounge seating. Armstrong Ceilings were supplied by SIG Interiors and installed in the 850m2 single-storey 1950/60s concrete crosswall building by Universal Ceilings in two phases, culminating by March 2014. 8 www.armstrong-ceilings.co.uk *

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Armstrong launches ceiling baffles To meet the growing demand for noise reduction solutions that do not compromise the aesthetics of contemporary public areas, Armstrong Ceilings has added baffles to its already peerless portfolio. Previously available as bespoke solutions, Armstrong now has a standard range of metal and mineral baffles to provide an even more flexible approach to noise control in public areas such as airports, auditoria, rail terminals, schools, factories, hospitals and office buildings. Providing excellent sound absorption where the soffit needs to be exposed to optimise thermal mass, their vertical linear aesthetic delivers a directional comparison to continuous suspended ceilings and enhances contemporary design trends. *

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Excellence recognised at TTA Awards The TTA Awards, recently held in London for the first time, have recognised the brightest and best individuals from the industry, the most innovative new products and the sector’s best and most interesting projects. Many of the leading companies in the industry attended attracted by the ‘London Calling!’ theme. Organised by The Tile Association, the event had a fresh new feel for 2014. Hosted by Emma Jesson from ITV, the day also raised over £3000 for the Association’s nominated charity of the year – The Children Today Charitable Trust. In all, 60 finalists in 16 categories were represented on the day. ( *

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Tarkett LVT installation goes swimmingly A King’s Lynn swimming centre that has almost a quarter of a million visits each year has revamped its viewing area with the help of Tarkett flooring. The 100m2 area of the Norfolk St James’ Swimming and Fitness Centre, which includes catering facilities and vending machines, has been installed in Tarkett’s iD Inspiration 70 luxury vinyl tiles (LVT). The installation was carried out by Featherby Flooring, also based in the town, and users and staff at the centre are delighted with the finish. The company has never used Tarkett flooring before – but Managing Director Dean Featherby says

they certainly will from now on. Dean says: “We came across Tarkett’s LVT range and really liked the look of it, so we thought we’d give it a go. We opted for iD Inspiration 70 in Antik Oak and the client is overjoyed with the result. We loved the

product too – it lays really well. The way it’s cut gives a consistent accuracy, and the ease of keeping the planks true is the best we’ve seen from any LVT.” Manufactured with a 0.70mm transparent PVC wear layer, the flooring is hard-wearing so ideal for areas that experience heavy footfall – like sports centres. Steve Urwin, Tarkett’s UK Marketing Manager, said it was good to hear such praise for the LVT range: “We introduced the iD Inspiration 70 range to the market back in 2013 and it has proved hugely popular across a variety of sectors. It is one of the few products on the UK market which is manufactured in Europe and we take the greatest care in manufacturing and cutting it – not only does this make it easy to put down but it produces a fabulous finish.” Tarkett’s LVT range is environmentally friendly being 100% recyclable, and includes a minimum of 48% recycled content.VOC emissions are also below quantifiable levels, contributing to an optimal indoor air quality. 8 www.tarkett.co.uk *

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Underfloor heating brings the best from GSHP A ground source heat pump, which has been installed at a private 18th century residence, has been made even more effective through the specification of a low water temperature underfloor heating system. In tandem with the process of replacing existing floor joists, the Hydronik ToronFloor system was an ideal solution as the insulation was fitted between the joists. This consists of engineered 22mm thick particleboard panels featuring pre-routed channels to accept the flexible and highly conductive PE pipe.Three separate 12mm pipe circuits were laid and connected to one of Timoleon’s smaller Axios manifold options that was neatly concealed within timber casings in the bathroom. ( *

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Global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface has recently encouraged visitors to the greenest building exhibition ever, Construction21EXPO, to view the latest sustainable innovations and possibilities. The event, which was the first virtual tradeshow for sustainable construction for Europe, gave architects, designers, consultants and project managers the chance to network and browse industry leading green building solutions, without the environmental impact created by traditional exhibitions. As an early adopter of the event, the flooring manufacturer exhibited its latest products and services, as well as shared the learnings from its ‘New Industrial Model’ report; independent research that identifies the business benefit of sustainable practices. *

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nora systems provides safe flooring for Hammersmith Academy Floorcoverings from nora systems have been installed within the IT hubs at Hammersmith Academy. When the Academy looked to develop standards for academic excellence in a brand new building with state-of-the-art facilities, rubber flooring from nora systems, including norament 926 and noraplan stone, was selected for its outstanding properties. The IT hubs required a safe floor which would not be affected by static, with good slip resistance and cushioning underfoot, along with durability so as to be ideal for circulation areas. nora floorcoverings also offer excellent acoustic performance which is important to the learning environment, as the noticeable sound reduction assists with the children’s development. *

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Paints, Coatings & Finishes

The covering power of Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint unifies West Lodge’s original stone building with its brick extension to the rear

Apply Ecopro for lasting looks Painted exterior masonry not only impacts on the look of a building but also its sustainability. A durable, breathable paint can significantly reduce the maintenance lifecycle of walls. Earthborn has developed its own, advanced silicate masonry paint which it believes is probably the most durable, environmentallyfriendly paint available for exterior masonry.

he Ecopro Silicate Masonry System is ideal for all mineral based surfaces such as stone, brick, concrete, plaster and render. It offers a high performance alternative to lime wash and conventional masonry paints. Its stated lifespan is up to 15 years but, judging by historic examples of silicate masonry paint, Earthborn expects many applications to last much longer. Colin Jones, Earthborn Technical Sales Advisor says: “We know of buildings painted with silicate paint more than 80 years ago, which are still in excellent condition.” The system comprises a water based primer and topcoat that chemically bonds to the underlying mineral substrate.This creates a hard wearing, water and weather resistant barrier which allows the masonry to breathe. For this reason, it is especially suitable for renovations or for use on lime render. Ecopro Silicate Masonry System was recently specified for the listed West Lodge at Paddington Cemetery, London.The lodge

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Victorian, semi gothic styling and set about a sympathetic programme of restoration. He said: “The lodge is built mainly of stone and had always been painted, but over the years the walls have been poorly repaired using conventional cement and paint. It also had a 1970s red brick extension which looked out of place and we wanted to blend that into the original building as much as possible. “We used a hot pressure steam wash to remove all the old paint, removed all the cement repairs and added in new sections of stone as necessary. It is important that masonry walls are allowed to breathe, rather than locking in damp using conventional materials, so we specified putty based lime mortar and Earthborn’s Ecopro Silicate Masonry System.” The system is water based and VOC free, so it has strong environmental credentials. In appearance, it gives a classic matt finish that will not yellow over time. It even helps prevent algae growth. Peter added: “Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint and Primer have a lot of body, so they provide excellent covering power.We just needed one coat of primer and two coats of paint to give complete cover across both the stone and brick.We chose the Portland Stone shade of paint and it works really well in unifying the extension with the main lodge building.” Ecopro is Earthborn’s trade paint range. Its Silicate Masonry Paint is available in a standard range of 12 popular shades; further options are available from Earthborn stockists such as Celtic Sustainables of Cardigan, which supplied the paint for West Lodge. 8 www.earthbornpaints.co.uk/trade *

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Evinox simplifies underfloor heating control To simplify underfloor heating control for communal/district installations, Evinox has launched an UFH control kit for its ModuSat HIU system. This provides individual room or zone temperature control when combined with Evinox room thermostats. The Evinox UFH control system connects to the ModuSat Heat Interface Unit and the ViewSmart room controller, which then operates as the time programmer. The UFH control system sends a run signal to the ModuSat when there is a demand for heat from any of the room thermostats or a run signal from the ViewSmart controller during the timed period. This allows for each room to be independently adjusted within the timed programme of the ViewSmart controller.

For example an occupant who works from home can turn the heating on by simply adjusting the temperature in the one room they work in, and reduce the temperature in unoccupied rooms if required. In addition to this, using Evinox’s SmartTalk remote monitoring system individual zone/room temperatures can be adjusted and diagnostics can be provided remotely. Evinox combines the expertise and independence to deliver lifetime communal

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Tectite Chrome now available from Pegler Yorkshire For installers wanting a highly efficient, quality plumbing system Tectite is fast becoming the fitting of choice. The range, by Pegler Yorkshire, has recently been extended to incorporate Tectite Chrome which provides the quality and ease of a metal push-fit fitting whilst also addressing the key issue of aesthetics. Tectite Chrome is a metal-push fit fitting that provides many advantages such as heat free jointing offering the ability to install without a hot works permit and therefore avoiding associated administration costs. Fewer specialist tools are required and time on labour is saved. *

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Aquair HIUs bring school’s heating system into the modern era Six Johnson & Starley Aquair S-20 Water to Air Heat Interface Units (HIUs) have been installed at the Edinburgh Dome, an unusual Grade 2 listed sports hall at Malvern St. James Girls’ School. They have replaced the original warm air heating system that was installed some 36 years ago by The Modern Heating Company. Aquair water to air heat exchange units are available with heat output of 10, 16 or 20kW at a hot water temperature of 80°C. For energy efficient operation and accurate delivery of heat, a modulating control is incorporated. They also feature a standard air cleaner. *

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Total control with Titan Products The FCU-4 fan coil controller and RDU user interface from Titan Products combines forefront technology and innovative style to control fan coil units and underfloor heating if required.With the ability to control 0-10V or 24V AC valves and EC or Relay fans, the FCU-4 controller offers all the outputs to make it the perfect solution for comfort control HVAC applications.The FCU-4 can be used in stand-alone applications, or with its inbuilt BACnet communications as part of an integrated Building Management System and is Titan Products’ most flexible controller available.This flexibility allows for greater energy savings to be achieved through efficient system management. ( *

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HVAC/HVP Wood heating warms John Lewis spa The John Lewis Partnership has shown its commitment to wood heating by installing a Euroheat biomass boiler at a new build spa and wellness centre in Snowdonia on the banks of Bala Lake, built specifically as a haven for John Lewis staff to take breaks.The HDG Compact 50kW wood chip boiler now provides heat and hot water for the spa’s swimming pool and underfloor heating systems, alongside the 1500l buffer tank FRA delivery system.The building is eligible to receive £5500 per year thanks to non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payments and is estimated to be saving some 27t in CO2 when compared to an oil system. *

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JS Air Curtains to host training webinar JS Air Curtains is offering a 45-minute webinar that will provide online training to consultants, contractors and facilities managers on air curtain system design, selection, controls and potential applications. The live online session will take place at 10:30am on 19/06/14 and will enable attendees to better understand the potential for energy savings and improved comfort that air curtains offer. It includes advice on how an air curtain can be used across public, industrial and cold storage applications, mounting options for both performance and aesthetic design, and how best to control an air curtain to achieve a building’s environmental and energy objectives. *

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RIO Compact tucks into the smallest spaces The RIOpanel range of premium Danishmade heating solutions complements all architectural styles, allowing for unobtrusive yet highly efficient heating. With its small footprint, the RIOpanel Compact offers the best option for architects and specifiers looking for a radiator that will tuck into the smallest spaces. RIOpanel Compact is an efficient, top-quality radiator with a high output and a stylish design that doesn’t fight with the architecture but merges into the background and can easily be wall or floor mounted. RIOpanel Compact combines high heating performance with a heating source that takes up as little space as possible. (

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Accoya is a quality, long lasting product that is suitable for a wide range of external joinery applications

Lathams unveils panel potential Specialist timber importer and distributor James Latham, is now offering the next generation of panel products through all nine of its nationwide panel depots with both Accoya and Medite Tricoya.

ccoya, which spans eight decades of research, is a highly durable and dimensionally stable certified softwood which can be used for virtually any joinery project, from windows to doors, decking to cladding and siding. It can even be used for applications which were once only feasible with non-sustainable materials. Accoya is one of the most advanced wood products on the market and uses Accsys’ proprietary wood acetylation technology to deliver outstanding levels of performance and stability as well as delivering the same levels of durability as the highest quality tropical hardwoods. Plus, Accoya is also highly sustainable. Produced using modified, fast growing species, this long lasting product also helps to protect the world’s precious hardwood resources and can be safely recycled. Paul Leach, Group Product Champion at James Latham, says: “As well as our established customer base of joiners who

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Whether for windows, doors, decking, cladding or other joinery applications, it’s a fantastic material for external specification and fits perfectly with our already established range of sustainable products. “Architects are now looking for products which are more dimensionally stable and durable and Accoya ticks all the boxes.” Characterised by its durability, dimensional stability and reliability, the new design and application possibilities offered by Medite Tricoya – which sees the marriage of acetylated wood fibre with the manufacturing technology of Medite MDF – has already excited and stimulated composite product manufacturers, designers, architects and the construction industry alike, opening up new possibilities and solutions for outdoor projects. The proprietary technology behind Medite Tricoya is based on wood acetylation, a process that has been studied by scientists around the world for more than 80 years. This method of improving wood has been proven to deliver such superior performance that it has long been used as the “gold standard” against which other methods are measured. Medite Tricoya combines this science with years of proprietary research and investment by Accsys Technologies. Paul Leach adds: “The potential applications for Medite Tricoya are far ranging and will inspire creativity and discovery, particularly in areas where wood would not traditionally have been considered, and especially in environments where humidity and weather are usually concerns.” 8 www.lathamtimber.co.uk *

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades Stertil specified for major warehouse refurbishment Nationwide Windows performs beyond compliance for CCS Social housing door and window supplier Nationwide Windows has been awarded with a certificate for Performance Beyond Compliance under the Considerate Constructors Scheme for its work with Nottingham City Homes, under which it is responsible for 33,000 properties. This came following a visit to the company’s on site depot, and another to one of the homes where new doors were being fitted. The company scored more than seven points in each of the five criteria, and was praised highly for its efforts in ensuring the site is clean and tidy, respecting the community, protecting the environment, securing everyone’s safety and caring for the workforce. 01788 569228 enquiries@nationwidewindows.co.uk 8 www.nationwidewindows.co.uk 075 (

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Guardian roofs perform under pressure with Sapa profiles The Guardian Warm Roof from Celuplast weighs the same as a conventional glass conservatory roof and can be installed on existing window frames, yet it transforms conservatory roofs into a solid, permanent roof. Using Sapa’s aluminium profiles, the roof can withstand extreme environments, including heavy snow loadings in the Scottish Highlands. It is a common problem for conservatories to be sweltering in the summer months but freezing during the winter. The Guardian Warm Roof concept removes this problem completely by transforming glass roofs on conservatories into extension-like buildings. Homeowners can benefit from a room that can be enjoyed all year round. *

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades greenteQ SENSO handle brings intelligence home FG SENSO is the latest product from the German greenteQ range to be introduced by VBH. It is described as an attractive matt brushed stainless steel tilt and turn handle with in-built electronic alarm and climate control functions.The alarm function detects any vibration that may indicate an attempted break-in.The vibrations trigger a 3-minute 115 db(A) alarm signal to deter intruders. Meanwhile, the climate control function detects when the air humidity in a room exceeds a pre-set figure.The user is alerted via 2 LED lights on the sides of the handle backplate that it is advisable to open the window to ventilate the room. *

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Curtain wall system supports larger glass screens Reynaers’ highly versatile curtain wall system now offers an improved range of style variants with the introduction of the newly enhanced CW 50 range. Optimised to carry larger glass sizes and triple glazed units, this extremely cost-effective and versatile curtain wall system provides market-leading levels of wind load resistance and water tightness, combined with maximum natural light entry. CW 50 has one of the largest ranges of individual style variants offered by any architectural curtain wall system with 11 options available. This versatility means the system can accommodate virtually any combination of vertical and inclined plane with the added capability of integration of different types of vents. *

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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with its approved fabricator English Architectural Glazing Ltd (EAG) were awarded the contract to design, fabricate and install the windows at Whitbread’s new Premier Inn at Stratford City.The Comar 5P.i window system uses trademarked Polyamide Insulated (P.i) that provides exceptional thermal performance in a market where energy efficient designs and meeting the demands of the latest building regulations are paramount. For the sleek modern facade, Comar 6 ladder frame curtain walling was specified. Comar 6 curtain walling is a versatile thermally efficient system designed to integrate panels and glass of different widths into the facade. ( *

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Giving room designs a taste for chocolate Chocolate is just one of six contemporary colours introduced by Vicaima as part of its new stained oak doors range, which answers the growing trend for attractively stained real wood veneers in modern homes, apartments and hotel suites. Recent interior design has seen resurgence in the appeal created by natural wood tones within homes and leisure facilities and is typified by the use of stained wood for flooring, stairs, kitchen cabinets and even furniture. One example of this fashion is the popularity of grey wood hues with white walls to create a striking contrast of light and dark. ( *

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Brio Single Run offers top performance Brio, a leading architectural sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, has developed a wide range of fixings for both exterior and interior sliding doors in its Single Run portfolio. Brio’s Single Run system is a precisely engineered, quality top hung system capable of bearing a large number of weight capacities. The range includes hardware for inside and outside applications in domestic and commercial applications. Single Run can cope with top hung sliding doors from lightweight 60kg interior doors to 350kg leaves suitable for rugged agricultural applications. All Brio Single Run Architectural Systems offer quiet finger-tip control through the combination of track profile, precision bearings and nylon tyred wheels. *

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Whitefriars HA chooses Rehau’s PVC-U solution Rehau’s RAUFERNO fire rated PVC-U system has helped commercial fabricator Astraseal win a screen replacement contract for Whitefriars Housing Association in Coventry, part of WM Housing Group. In total, 52 screens have now been installed, measuring an average of 2.5m² each. Rehau’s commercial sales team supported Astraseal with the tender, helping them to achieve the maximum sizes with the best design results. Astraseal has been accredited to fabricate and install RAUFERNO system since 2008. Based on the Rehau TOTAL70C 70mm window profile, RAUFERNO incorporates an intumescent material which enables it to satisfy the fire safety requirements of BS476 Parts 20 and 22 and the 1992 Building Regulations. *

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Drainage & Landscaping Wienerberger’s paving brand joins BALI Penter, the paving brand of Wienerberger, a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, has announced that it has joined the British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI). BALI was established in 1972 as the UK’s representative trade association for the landscaping sector. Its members have a commitment to delivering professional excellence by continually raising standards across the industry. BALI members pledge to carry out their business to the very highest industry standards by investing in staff training and skills development, adhering to health and safety regulations, considering the environmental and ethical implications of what they do and running their operations with honesty and integrity. office@wienerberger.co.uk

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Travis Perkins launches new inspirational brochure Leading builders merchant Travis Perkins has launched a new Inspirational Gardens & Driveways brochure with new products, photography and advice to inspire homeowners making landscaping plans. Backed by Travis Perkins’ heritage of providing heavyside and timber products, the new brochure has been designed to communicate the expertise and products which can be found at the customer’s local branch.The brochure also includes a range of new products such as ethically-sourced handmade natural sand stone, rubber surfacing solutions, decking and artificial lawns. A range of these products will also feature in the latest issue of Trade Offers which is available from any Travis Perkins branch. *

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Yeoman Rainguard adds the ‘wow’ factor Yeoman Rainguard, in conjunction with WOW Contracting has supplied and installed a wide range of products, including Aluminium pipes and gutters and GRP radius guttering along with associated white GRP soffits, for a prestigious £1.8m new build development in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London. Ross Purcell, Director of WOW Contracting, which offers developers a complete commercial residential contracting solution, said: “We chose Yeoman Rainguard for the quality of the products and the company’s ability to provide radius guttering. Delivery and installation went smoothly and we are pleased with the final appearance of the products.” 8 www.rainguard.co.uk * (

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Essential new e-guide to surface water treatment Townscape provides hostile vehicle mitigation Townscape Products Limited is helping to safeguard London’s latest skyscraper, 20 Fenchurch Street, against the threat of terrorism. Townscape has installed six bespoke PAS 68 Counter Terror (CT) Blocks, designed to stop vehiclebased attacks, to the distinctive 32 floor skyscraper dubbed the ‘Walkie Talkie’. Townscape was enlisted by security engineering consultants, QCIC, to develop a tailored perimeter security solution which would not only protect the building from hostile vehicle attacks, but also create a high quality urban landscape at the base of the property. 8 www.townscapeproducts.co.uk * (

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A comprehensive and easy-to-follow expert guide to surface water treatment as part of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) is now available to download from stormwater engineering and technology leaders Hydro International. The HX Guide to Surface Water Treatment, explores the choices of surface water treatment techniques available to specifiers, local authorities and developers as part of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) to meet increasing demands for improved water quality through both current and forthcoming legislation. The e-guide explains how delivering effective SuDS solutions to meet site requirements will often require multiple stages of techniques used in sequence to achieve a so-called ‘treatment train’. *

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Wilo pumps provide safety under high pressure The latest generation of pressure boosting systems from the pump specialist WILO UK can be specifically tailored to your needs. Equipped with two to four pumps,Wilo-SiBoost Smart Helix EXCEL is the perfect solution for secure water supply and needs-based pressure provision in residential and commercial buildings and industrial applications. Its high efficiency and powerful performance are unmatched on the market. It uses a motor that already meets the requirements of EU ErP Directive for 2017.This exceptional generation of motors already far exceeds IE4, the most stringent motor efficiency class under ErP. *

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Make an executive choice with Oracle Z-Lockers

Time for reflection When designing a washroom, much time is spent designing the hand washing area. Dolphins has solved that problem – the Dolphin Behind Mirror Module. This modular unit incorporates all the facilities needed to wash, soap and dry your hands standing in the same position, including the latest technology for infrared sensor taps, high speed low energy hand dryers and infra-red foam soap system. The ‘plug and play’ design of the module minimises the time spent designing, constructing and servicing this area, with the only requirements being a solid wall, brick or plywood, hot and cold water supply feeds and a 32amp electrical supply. 01424 202224 info@dolphindispensers.co.uk 8 www.dolphindispensers.co.uk

Maxwood’s executive range of Oracle Z-Lockers provide a smart and secure solution for a wide variety of commercial and public sector applications, with an extensive choice of colours, configurations and sizes to suit individual requirements. Offering dependable performance and design flexibility, the locker carcass is manufactured by Maxwood from solid grade laminate. A satin anodised aluminium profile frame is used to ensure strength and rigidity. As well as being ideal for environments such as schools and leisure centres, Maxwood’s Oracle Z-Lockers offer a stylish option for the growing number of office washrooms which incorporate showers and changing facilities in line with the Government’s Cycle to Work scheme. *

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Introducing R-Pods from Rollalong The increased activity and restored confidence in the construction market has led to an exciting development at Rollalong. This Dorset-based design and build contractor, known for its expertise in modular and off-site construction for the MoD, Healthcare, Education and Accommodation market, has revealed plans to develop a range of steel-framed en-suite bathroom pods. Rollalong has a close relationship with the MoD and over the last decade has delivered thousands of tried and tested bathroom pods to meet their exacting standards. The recently extended Rollalong factory in Dorset will now have its own dedicated pod production line.

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Aqata launches new bespoke frameless shower screen

Aqata has launched a brand new bespoke frameless shower screen, increasing its line-up of bespoke, made to measure showering solutions for 2014. Characterised by spans of stunning frameless glass, the new bespoke shower screen offers the ultimate in minimal styling and is ideal for contemporary wet room style interiors. Distinctively frameless, the new shower screen is secured to the wall and ceiling (if required) by high quality polished chrome brackets, removing the need for wall profiles entirely. With the shower area completely opened up to the room, a feeling of light and space is created which enhances even the smallest of spaces. *

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‘Wow factor’ washrooms for London’s latest commercial development ‘Wow factor’ washrooms from Maxwood are part of the stunning specification of 10 Hammersmith Grove (South Building), one of London’s latest commercial developments, built by Wates Construction. The bespoke washrooms, manufactured and installed by Maxwood, feature clean lines and clever use of glass and mirror panels to reflect the new building’s cool, contemporary styling. Installed on each of the eight upper floors, the washrooms feature full height, flush fronted cubicles, vanity units and matching accessories. Maxwood also supplied ground floor shower and changing facilities. *

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MX launches new Expressions shower tray range The UK’s leading shower tray manufacturer MX Group has launched its latest shower tray range into the marketplace.The Expressions range has been designed to provide the maximum showering area, incorporating a discreet, hidden waste system, yet the trays drain via a standard shower waste.The level waste design incorporates a standard waste outlet and allows easy access to clean, maintain and service without the need for an expensive gully waste system. The new range features an acrylic ABS finish, and weighs in at 40% lighter than a high wall stone resin shower tray. ( *

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An elegant solution to an age old problem. This modular unit incorporates all the facilities needed to wash, soap and dry your hands standing in the same position, including the latest technology for infrared sensor taps, high speed low energy hand dryers and infra-red foam soap system.

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Building Elements Portakabin achieves top safety accreditation

CDM 2014 – a recipe for disaster Recently the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published their proposals to replace the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 and issued a consultative document. The Guild of Builders & Contractors believe that the proposed 2014 Regulations, if adopted, will set the building industry back over 30 years in terms of fatalities and serious injuries to those working on construction projects. The only positive change proposed is that, for the first time, domestic projects will be included in the Regulations. Almost all of the changes will result in significant reductions in the safe planning of building work and the safe use of completed projects. ( *

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Portakabin, a leading modular building manufacturer, has received independent accreditation from Safecontractor for its consistently high standards in health and safety, giving clients and contractors further reassurance of its track record for safe performance. Under the Safecontractor scheme, Portakabin was extensively audited and its health and safety policies, procedures, documentation and track record were reviewed to demonstrate compliance. Only companies with the highest standards are awarded the accreditation. John Kinge,Technical Director of Safecontractor says: “The Group’s high standards have set an example which will hopefully be followed by other companies in the modular and off-site sectors.” *

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Dickies welcomes entrants at Oulton Park UK Worker of the Year 2014 has got off to a recordbreaking start, with hundreds of entrants already submitting their entries into the competition that launched at Brands Hatch in April.Visitors also had the chance to enter UK Worker of the Year 2014 at Oulton Park, which is dubbed the Dickies sponsored round in the British Superbike Championship.The winner will have the choice to take home a Suzuki S-Cross car, a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 motorcycle or a Suzuki ATV Quad. However, in addition to these, the lucky winner will also have the chance to win a cash prize of £100K this time round. *

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Hoyles keeps it simple Niche market security manufacturer Hoyles Electronics, has recently supplied 22off Door interlocking units to Unique Integrated Systems, all for installation into Eden Bio Design, a large Pharmaceutical company based in Speke Liverpool. The IG432 interlock units are being used to replace existing equipment in small laboratories and cleanrooms. Mark Ashall Operations Director at Unique Integrated Systems says: “I can confidently recommend Hoyles Electronics as a KISS ‘Keep It Simple Solution’ product manufacturer and supplier to the trade. We regularly use the Hoyles IG432 interlocks as we are confident in getting great result for us as an installer and for our customer.” *

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DR Services introduces stylish new ladder systems Well known for supplying bespoke balustrades, handrails and other elegant stainless steel fittings, DR Services has widened its offering to architects and interior designers with the introduction of stainless steel ladders from MWE; a German manufacturer whose strapline is, appropriately, ‘Quality Built on Passion.’ The wide range of stainless steel ladder systems includes a Vario option that slides easily along curved rails to provide access to several shelves. Of interest to interior designers and shopfitting specialists, is the company’s range of roller carriages and suspension hooks for mounting onto custom wooden ladders – a complementary variation on its standard ladders with round-section or rectangular stainless steel uprights. *

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More process improvements from the BBA Feedback from clients is vitally important to the BBA to help improve the processes it uses to assess construction products and installers. This type of information is collected in a variety of ways. All this data is then collated to analyse re-occurring themes and solutions are sought to improve its customers’ experience. A case in point is the recent introduction of editable draft certificate PDFs which are sent for client review. This new system allows ‘comments’ or ‘notes’ to be added to the PDF directly on screen which can then be saved and emailed immediately back to the BBA. ( *

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Building Elements Helifix moves to landmark London office building Helical fixing manufacturer and masonry repair specialist, Helifix has relocated to an impressive new facility in London.The Helifix team is now located at The Mille, 1000 Great West Road, London TW8 9DW, just a few miles from its former premises in Acton.The company’s telephone numbers and email/web addresses are unchanged. John Heseltine, Helifix General Manager, said: “This move is great news for the business, especially for our officebased sales and technical team who will enjoy a greatly enhanced working environment; it demonstrates a significant corporate investment and a long-term commitment to maintaining a London base which has been Helifix’s home for almost 30 years.” *

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Fire detection at new warehouse facility Fike Safety Technology (FST), the UK-based manufacturer of intelligent fire detection solutions, has provided a state-of-the-art system to protect Unilever’s new $25m warehouse facility in Nigeria. Combining Video Fire Detection (VFD) with traditional fire alarm technology, the solution ensures any fire is detected at the earliest opportunity.The system was installed and commissioned by approved partner Phoenix Energy.The system consisted of Fike’s SigniFire VFD and CyberCat Fire Alarm systems closely integrated to provide the overall fire detection solution. SigniFire continually analyses images from its cameras, looking for tell-tale characteristics that indicate the presence of smoke and/or flames. *

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Landy Vent stoves pass the test Landy Vent UK has completed formal EU testing for two of its Ecco Stove models, the EC678 and EC730 which achieved ground breaking efficiency; carbon to atmosphere and particulates to atmosphere achieved up to 88% efficiency and CO of 0.07. The heat storage benefits have not been affected, making it the first in UK design and manufacture for slow heat release appliances. Landy Vent now has four stoves in its range to suit all houses and tastes. The company exhibits at a number of shows throughout the year, call now to find out when the team will be stopping near you. ( *

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IronmongeryDirect reveals more products in new catalogue

Avoiding Part L risks Following implementation of the new Building Regulations Part L this April, concerns are growing that greater airtightness in new housing could increase carbon monoxide poisoning risks, justifying more stringent requirements for CO alarms. Kidde’s 10LLCO is the only range of 10-year guaranteed alarms with CO sensors – the key component – actually tested throughout a 10-year period or longer. Kidde also manufactures its own sensors, allowing tighter quality controls to be applied.The 10LLCO range is specially designed for quick and simple installation by anyone. It offers low cost of ownership, with ‘Best Value’ over the 10-year life, and is ideal for social and private landlords. ( *

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IronmongeryDirect, one of the UK’s biggest online and mail order suppliers of ironmongery products to the trade, has launched a new summer catalogue boasting hundreds of new products. Over 500 new items have been added to the collection including an innovative range of GRIPIT fixings. These fixings have a unique wing design which means they can’t get lost in cavity walls. What’s more, they can also support heavy loads up to 180kg. Packed with over 14,500 ironmongery items, the brand new 900 page catalogue features at-a-glance information for choosing the best product for any job, as well as details on its competitive locked down prices. It has also been designed to be compact enough so tradesmen can take it with them on the go. *

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Saracen provides new interiors for Servomex Saracen Interiors has completed a £100,000 office fit out contract for Servomex.The project, carried out at the leading international gas analysis expert’s UK headquarters in Crowborough, East Sussex, was undertaken as a fast-track job, with all works completed within four weeks.Working flexibly and with minimum disruption to Servomex’s office staff, the office interiors specialist has presented its client with a creative new break out environment.Works included the refurbishment of the canteen area and the provision of a large moveable wall to divide the office and canteen spaces. Saracen also provided new carpet with logo inserted and cutting edge, modern furniture. *

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Building Elements Apollo first choice for London landmark 5 Merchant Square is a landmark office building arranged over 15 floors in Paddington’s prestigious waterside setting.The unique shape of the atrium creates a flood of natural light throughout the building but this presented challenges when it came to fitting fire detection equipment. Chris Onions, Project Manager at Leader Systems explains: “There were a number of features in the building that meant a complete fire detection system – such as that offered by Apollo – was absolutely vital.” Flame Detector is designed to protect enclosed indoor areas where open fires may occur and has a fast acting response to flames up to 25m away.

Furniture unites Cofunds’ identity at new HQ KI has recently completed the installation of 770 workstations with storage, plus IT accessories and conference and meeting room tables for Cofunds’ new offices in Witham, Essex. The furniture is all from KI’s UniteSE Workplace Collection which is designed and manufactured in the UK. KI’s end of desk storage and underdesk pedestals are all keyless, fitted with four digit combination locks for document security purposes due to the nature of the business. A variety of UniteSE meeting and conference room tables were also installed providing both formal meeting and flexible training spaces. ( *

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Fire Stations in Shanghai train to use the Evac+Chair More than 60 Fire Station Managers took part in training on how to use the Evac+Chair at a Fire Service Training base in FengXian a district of Shanghai.The training was provided by Shanghai Quan Medical Equipment Inc; one of the largest privately-owned hospital and furniture supply companies in China and the official Chinese distributor for Evac+Chair International. Evac+Chair International is the supplier and original manufacturer of the evacuation chair. Paul Colder Head of Export at Evac+Chair International said: “We are delighted that the Evac+Chair has become a recognised product within the Shanghai Fire Service.”

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LED strips for complete flexibility Greenstock has become one of the leading suppliers of LED flexible strip and accessories for the electrical market. Embedded on 8 or 10mm wide flexible tape with a self-adhesive backing and with an extremely low profile, the high brightness LEDs are ideal for a wide range of applications such as architectural lighting, sign lighting, perimeter lighting and many other applications. For complete flexibility in application, the LED flexible tape has cut and re-soldering points at marked intervals throughout the tape (every 25 or 50mm depending on type) allowing the length to be customised by cutting, terminating and re-joining as required. *

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Steadmans supplies materials for new supercentre Materials made by leading one-stop-shop building products manufacturer Steadmans have been used to build a £2m ‘supercentre’ in Dunston, Gateshead. SIG Distribution has built a branch allowing it to streamline its five main specialist business brands to more than 1500 customers across the North East. The site was once the home of the former Newcastle Federation Breweries distribution centre. Steadmans has provided 6886 linear meters of AS35 40mm composite panels in Goosewing Grey, 461 linear metres of insulated gutters and 1456 linear metres of flashings for the centre’s roof. The building comprises over 51,000 fixings and 881 linear metres of insulated roof lights, all supplied by Steadmans. *

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Bespoke barrier gives lift to York flood defence Severe flooding of Autumn 2012 saw the River Ouse in York rise to over 5m, breaching the car park windows of a luxury riverside apartment development.This extreme event prompted two bespoke flood barriers to be installed to protect the lifts.The barriers were manufactured individually to provide a unique secondary line of flood defence, augmenting the protection offered by the previously installed flood gates. Standard widths of the barriers manufactured to the DEFRA specified height, which are part of the Floodsave range of products from Flexseal, are available from builders’ merchants. ( *

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