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Voice of the Industry

Ensuring consistent compliance

Iconic New York memorial

What steps can construction companies take

The key updates professionals should be aware of

The Irish Hunger Memorial required a radical

to identify the signs of poor mental health

when specifying fire detection systems

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s Winston Churchill once said “there’s nothing wrong with change…if it is in the right direction”. Evolution in the industry is fundamental to growth and success. In the construction industry, we’re forever seeing products and legislation adapt to meet the future demands of buildings and their users. Positive changes promote efficiency and can improve aspects such as health and safety and our carbon footprint.

As one of the industry’s most regarded construction titles in the sector, FC&A too has just gone through a period of change. The team here are excited to announce FC&A and the group’s wider portfolio of magazines are now under new ownership having been acquired by Cross Platform Media.

As its name suggests, Cross Platform Media has a dedicated approach to being fully responsive to the way people receive and digest news. From printed publications to websites and apps, these platforms cater for all reader habits, whether you’re after news on the go or would prefer a magazine to read at your leisure.

The new ownership promises fresh opportunities for our loyal customer base and regular readers and we look forward to sharing more with you as the year progresses.

In the meantime, I am delighted to share with you yet another jam-packed issue of inspiring case studies, advisory articles and thought-leadership comment. In this month’s edition, we unveil the striking new home for the collections and records belonging to the Imperial War Museums.We also profile the successful refurbishment of the Irish Hunger Memorial in New York which benefitted from a full waterproofing system from Kemper System.

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Elsewhere, we bring you the latest talking points on mental health in construction, why military leavers best suit the sector and we discuss the challenges faced in the high-rise buildings market.

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The refurbishment of an iconic memorial in New York required design, specification and application expertise, explains Kemper System.

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Contents

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Portfolios

News 10 Industry Updates:

FC&A rounds up this month’s industry news, including awarded contracts, completed projects and much more.

24 Voice of the Industry:

Stuart Russell, Commercial Manager at CPI Euromix, discusses the steps construction companies can take to identify the signs of stress and poor mental health before it takes hold.

26 Legal & Business:

Ryan Latham, Senior Marketing Executive for 3B Training, explains why a career in construction could be the next step for ex-military.

Features 22 Build Focus: High-Rise Buildings:

Future Constructor & Architect welcomes contributors to discuss the evolution and challenges currently encountered in the high-rise buildings sector.

28 Technical Focus:

From cellar to attic, the City House successfully explores the range of possibilities of Neolith in a whole house, transformed from a jumble of confined spaces to an open, trendy home.

30 Fire Protection:

FireAngel outlines the key updates professionals should be aware of in order to ensure constant compliance when specifying fire detection systems in domestic properties.

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32 Workplace:

To have an effective and nurturing workspace, a business must take into consideration three things: furniture, office environment and treatment of staff.

34 Walls & Partitions:

Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL, looks at the benefits and possible solutions for creating a harmonious open-plan office environment.

36 Modular & Offsite:

Caledonian Modular looks at why offsite and modular construction are the only way to solve the UK’s housing crisis.

12 Imperial War Museum, Duxford:

A new storage building for collections and records in the care of Imperial War Museums is now ready for use, following the completion of an innovative design and build process.

16 Irish Hunger Memorial, New York:

The multi-million-pound refurbishment of an iconic memorial in New York required design, specification and application expertise, explains Kemper System.

38 Safety & Health Expo Preview:

Taking place later this month, Safety & Health Expo will equip professionals to adapt to the fast pace of change in the health and safety landscape.

40 Housing 2019 Preview:

Thousands of housing professionals will gather in Manchester this month for Housing 2019, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual conference and exhibition.

41 FIREX International 2019 Preview:

With fire safety such a critical issue, having a global hub for fire protection products, insights and thought leadership is more necessary than ever – FIREX International 2019 is that hub.

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In Brief Green light for further regeneration of historic Queens Hotel

Leading London hotel operator and developer LHG (London Hotel Group) has secured planning permission on appeal for major additional enhancements to Crystal Palace’s historic Best Western London Queens Crystal Palace Hotel which will transform the hotel whilst preserving and strengthening the local heritage and townscape. Designed

by Assael Architecture, the development will see the hotel expand from its current capacity of 331 rooms to 495 (with 265 new hotel rooms, and 230 retained existing rooms), a big increase in car parking spaces to 207 (including 13 van spaces), new coach parking facilities, retention of locally listed buildings and the continued part retention of the historic Mews building to the rear of the hotel. The development will also see the re-cladding of of the site.

gpad secures planning consent for new workspace Architectural practice gpad london has secured planning approval for the development of a new high-quality office building and ground floor cafe in Commercial Street, Tower Hamlets. The development will add contemporary workspace ideal for start-ups and SMEs, enhancing the area while remaining sensitive to the historic surroundings of the conservation area. Retaining the historic fabric of the site, the design proposal preserves the heritage aspects while opening the building up to the public with an active frontage.

Enhancing the central courtyard and replacing the dated and non-descript building at the front of the site with fit-forpurpose workspace were key design drivers for the project.

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Planning win for new Docklands hotel A hotel designed to reflect the industrial maritime history of London Docklands has secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council. Located in the East India Dock area of London Docklands and designed by expert hospitality designer Dexter Moren Associates’ (DMA), the hotel will also showcase a first-floor restaurant and bar with a 270-degree view affording a vista of the historic listed dock wall and the River Thames beyond to the south.

DMA’s design for the 350-room Travelodge hotel for client Marick Real Estate and Mill Lane Estates provides a tower designed in a tripartite with a distinct base, middle and top.The base podium includes a generous double height entrance area.The middle volume of the tower is articulated with a restrained palette of materials evocative of giant steel work sections that reflect the industrial maritime history of the site and its surroundings.The top floor has a distinctive ‘crown’ like appearance with open colonnaded corners.

Commenting, Mark Wood, Partner at DMA, said:“Given diminishing heritage in this area of London Docklands, the design intention here was to incorporate an industrial theme akin to the site’s history within a contemporary architectural language. Metal crane structures, boat construction, dock walls and local architecture all influenced the design development along the way.

Personnel Turley hires new director for London team

TODD Architects appoints Parfitt for London office

A consultancy has appointed a new director for development viability – a move that enables its teams in London and the South East to offer the specialist service locally. Stephanie Eaton joins the firm’s London office from Daniel Watney LLP.As an RICS qualified professional, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience in development surveying across both the public and private sector, and has been involved in numerous major developments across the capital and wider South East region.

The appointment comes in response to increased market demand for trusted advisors in development viability across London and the South East.

Daniel McKane has joined YBS as Sales & Marketing Director, bringing with him knowledge gained from Gripit, where he was Sales Director. Before this, Dan worked at Centurion Europe, so has a strong background in construction and manufacturing.

He will be working closely with another appointee, Catherine Hadwick, to drive growth and meet key targets for YBS Insulation. Catherine, who is the new Marketing Manager, holds a degree in architecture, so also has extensive knowledge of the industry.With a keen interest in art and design, she spent 12 years working for Bereco Group in roles including Marketing Manager and Technical Manager.

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JLL expands team with new director JLL has appointed planning expert Asher Ross as a Director in its Planning, Development & Heritage team. He is an experienced planner with a strong track record in delivering large and complex residential and mixed-use developments.

He also regularly acts as an expert witness at planning appeals.Asher Ross comments: “I am very excited to join JLL and work with the existing team to help grow the Planning and Development business. I will continue to focus on development opportunities in London and the wider south east, providing expert advice to clients to ensure their aspirations for sites are realised.”

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DMA’s proposals for the new build, contemporary Travelodge forms part of Telehouse, Travelodge, Marick Real Estate and Mill Lane Estates’ plans to relocate and expand the existing Travelodge hotel on East India Dock Road to an undeveloped nearby brownfield site in

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“We’re delighted that Tower Hamlets Council has granted planning permission for our proposals.This further builds on our strong track record of creating deliverable hotel projects that achieve commercial success and contribute to the development of inner city areas.”

an imposing location next to Leamouth roundabout.

The existing Travelodge will be replaced by a new data centre as part of Telehouse’s expansion plans.

Located in close proximity to the ExCeL Conference and Exhibition Centre and London City Airport, the new Travelodge will include 35 car parking spaces – 40% of which will provide electric charging points – and 26 new bike stands. Designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, the hotel will also feature a pocket park and attractive green space pedestrian walkway, along with enhanced landscaping to the perimeter with types of planting that seek to mitigate air pollution.

Andrew Heselton of Marick Real Estate commented: “It is fantastic to have the opportunity to work with Travelodge in regenerating this prominent site and look forward to delivering this striking, contemporary and sustainable building.This scheme will positively contribute to local employment and economy.”

Trending on Twitter #GRENFELL TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY

“#Grenfell Boris, words not actions” – @layersofwarmth “Remembering all who lost their lives in the devastating #Grenfell fire two years ago today, & those who are still rebuilding their lives. The Grenfell fire should not have happened; and Grenfell survivors should not still be fighting for justice & housing reform 2 yrs later” – @EsberHawazen

“Why is it the tax payers problem that people are living in housing with dangerous cladding? Its between the homeowner and the development company. Sell your flat if you don't feel safe. #Grenfell” – @LaodeMSyarif “Some families are still living in temporary accomodation and one are still living in a hotel, after two years. In one of the richest countries in the world. Shameful.”

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In Brief Suffolk town welcomes new Retail Park Urban Edge Architecture is celebrating the realisation of its £7m new build retail park on Tower Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

The c70,000ft2 development marks a substantial investment in the region, as well as turning a redundant brownfield site into an impressive new gateway for the town.The scheme includes a new retail terrace, coffee drive thru and a mixed retail and restaurant unit, complete with a remodelled site access, car parking and hard and soft landscaping.

Urban Edge’s design puts emphasis on the integration of this new development into the wider area and creates a strong link between the existing retail and commercial uses to the south of the site.

LHG submits plan for vacant court building

London Hotel Group (LHG) has submitted plans to convert and extend a former Magistrates’ Court and two empty educational buildings into a 293-bed hotel.

The scheme is sympathetic to its physical and historical context, replacing a number of later extensions and alterations with four linear rows of quality contemporary buildings which will use a discreet, pared back palette of colours and materials.The buildings’ heights, varying from three to seven storeys, are staggered sensitively across the rear of the site, opening up the area and allowing the natural light to neighbouring properties.

Gleeds to project manage iconic monument

“We have obtained letters which show PM's chief of staff @GavinBarwell did not act on multiple warnings on fire safety and building regulations in the lead up to #Grenfell - the last letter arriving just 26 days before the fire” – @PeteApps

The winning design for a groundbreaking new national ‘landmark of hope’ in the Midlands, on which international property and construction consultancy Gleeds is appointed as principle client advisor and project manager, has been announced at an exclusive ceremony at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, in Birmingham. Described as a visionary, thought provoking initiative from a group of Christians across the UK,The Wall of Answered Prayer is to be a lasting monument and piece of public art incorporating part of the client’s requirement for a million bricks – each representing an individual story of hope and faith – to feature in the design.

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Imperial War Museum, Duxford

The innovative new building will support IWM’s mission to preserve the stories, causes, course and consequences of war

Passive preservation

A new storage building for collections and records in the care of Imperial War Museums (IWM) is now ready for use, following the completion of an innovative design and build process led by project manager Fraser Randall, architect firm Architype and contractor group, Fabrite.

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WM’s responsibility to preserve over 100 years’ worth of collections for future generations in the best possible environmental conditions and in line with the highest standards of best practice was the catalyst for commissioning the new building.

The new facility will bring together over 14,000 linear meters of IWM’s collections into one central repository on the historical conservation area at IWM Duxford. The new store will hold one of the world’s most important collections of artworks, photographs, letters and diaries covering the history of warfare during the twentieth and twentyfirst centuries.

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The single-storey singular box form is designed to complement the existing historic buildings on the site at IWM Duxford.Though simple in form, the oxidised steel facade offers thoughtful detail, consisting of ground-toroof panels that signify each year of archived collections from 1914 onwards. Perforations in panels denote the quantity of collected documentation, with noteworthy years around wartimes being heavily perforated in accordance with the volume collected.The plain and uninterrupted patina of the oxidised steel complements the colour and texture of the historic brickwork on the site.

To ensure the long-term preservation of the collections, it is critical that the environmental conditions of the building

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Fact File M&E consultant: E3 and Elemental Solutions Quantity surveyor: Avison Young Main contractor: Fabrite Selected subcontractors and suppliers: Rackline Funding: IWM Start on site date: December 2017 Completion date: January 2019 Gross internal floor area: 1238m2 Form of contract and/or procurement: JCT ICD 2016 Total cost: £2,863,000 Annual predicted CO2 emissions: 3.83kgCO2/m2 Predicted air tightness levels: 0.03ach Predicted energy demands: 7.39kWh/m2 Any specific environmental targets: Passivhaus certification

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remained very stable and well within the optimal tolerances for temperature and humidity.Traditionally, this has been achieved through a finely-tuned balance of complex building services. A Passivhaus strategy offered IWM an opportunity to use a low energy method that guaranteed stable environmental conditions for significantly lower running costs.

The repository is the second completed Passivhaus archive (awaiting certification) for architect firm Architype, benefitting from lessons learned to produce a highly refined and efficient building.As such, the new archive building boasts the world record for an airtightness result of 0.03ach; as well as incorporating pioneering strategic differences from common structural approaches and design strategies.

The new facility is designed to provide for up to 30 years’ expansion of IWM’s unique collections, which tell the human stories of lives engulfed in war and show how conflict has shaped the world in which we all live.The innovative new building will support IWM’s mission to preserve these stories and help future generations to better understand the causes, course and consequences of war.

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The plain and uninterrupted patina of the oxidised steel complements the colour and texture of the historic brickwork on the site

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Imperial War Museum, Duxford It is critical that the environmental conditions of the building remained very stable

IWM (Imperial War Museums) tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War. Its unique collections, made up of the everyday and the exceptional, reveal stories of people, places, ideas and events.

Using these, it tells vivid personal stories and create powerful physical experiences across our five museums that reflect the realities of war as both a destructive and creative force. IWM challenges people to look at conflict from different perspectives, enriching their understanding of the causes, course and consequences of war and its impact on people’s lives.

IWM’s five branches which attract over 2.5 million visitors each year are IWM London, IWM’s flagship branch that recently transformed with new, permanent and free First World War Galleries alongside new displays across the iconic Atrium to mark the Centenary of the First World War; IWM North, housed in an iconic award-winning building designed

by Daniel Libeskind; IWM Duxford, a world renowned aviation museum and Britain’s best preserved wartime airfield; Churchill War Rooms, housed in Churchill’s secret headquarters below Whitehall; and the Second World War cruiser HMS Belfast.

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Irish Hunger Memorial, New York

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A monumental refurbishment

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1. 2000ft2 of Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid waterproofing was required to restore the memorial, which is manufactured using an 80% castor-oil formula 2. An original Irish 19th-century cottage which was shipped brick by brick from the west coast of Ireland and rebuilt onto the memorial 3. The 32 stones set on the memorial represent each Irish county and were sourced by the then Irish President, Mary McAleese 4. The green, planted area is approximately 7200ft2. The original planting consisted of 90,000 plugs of native grasses and 52 different types of plants.

5. The renovation took two years to complete and reopened in 2018.

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edicated to raising awareness and to commemorate the Great Irish Famine, the Irish Hunger Memorial is situated on a green space spreading across half an acre in the Battery Park City area of Manhattan, New York City.

Marking ‘The Great Hunger’ where one million starved to death between 1845 and 1852, this monument attracts visitors from across the globe each day since it opened 17 years ago.

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Construction of the memorial first began in March 2001, and despite the September 11 attacks on the nearby World Trade Center, which also affected surrounding areas, the memorial was completed in 2002.

Designed collaboratively by sculptor and public artist, Brian Tolle, Landscape Architect Gail Wittwer-Laird, and architecture firm 1100 Architect, the memorial is landscaped with stones, soil, and native vegetation transported from the western coast of Ireland – with stones included from all its counties.

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The memorial showcases a rural Irish landscape with an abandoned stone cottage, stone walls, potato fields within fallow land and the flora on the north Connacht wetlands in Ireland. It was designed to represent both a metaphor for the Great Irish Famine, and a reminder that hunger today is often the result of lack of access to land.

The authentic Irish cottage from 19th century Carradoogan, in the parish of Attymass, County Mayo, belonged to the Slack family, which had been deserted since the 1960s. Once the design of the memorial was underway, the family heard of its development and donated the cottage to the memorial, saying it would provide a “memory of all the family members of previous generations who emigrated to America and fared well there”.

Artist for the memorial, Brian Tolle, used a variety of media to design this particular piece which overlooks the Hudson River.

His approach involves in-depth research and amalgamating ‘contemporary and the historical’ in the design.

Visitors to the 96´ x 170´ memorial walk through a rural Irish landscape, with paths carved into a hill thickly lined with native Irish plants and stones imported from each of Ireland’s 32 counties. The paths lead to a viewing point 25 feet above street level, which boasts views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island over the Hudson River. Along the base

Irish Hunger Memorial, New York are bands of texts separated by layers of imported Kilkenny limestone. The text, which combines the history of the Great Famine with contemporary reports on world hunger, is cast as a shadow onto illuminated frosted glass panels.

When the memorial was first being developed, the then Irish President, Mary McAleese, wished to send a gift, sourcing a stone from each of the 32 Irish counties and engraving it with its county title before the artist set them at various points around the ground for visitors to explore.

Stone has been imported from each of Ireland’s 32 counties

Issues arising

Despite the beauty of the monument, cracks and leaks within the structure started to appear soon after it was opened to the public. Water was escaping into the electrical space underneath the memorial where glass display cases and lights were installed. These leaks led to efflorescence staining on the glass display panels and discoloration of a partially cantilevered slab.

Attracting a huge number of visitors daily, a solution to tackle the waterproofing was required promptly.

After unsuccessful attempts to correct the issues, a major restoration project was launched in 2016 involving the Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), CTA Architects, construction manager The LiRo Group, and roofing contractor Nicholson & Galloway.

This involved a new weatherproofing solution, which required the removal of the original roofing and ineffective waterproofing system, and reconfiguring and reinforcing the concealed core walls and substrates.

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The memorial showcases a rural Irish landscape with an abandoned stone cottage

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Architects and contractors decided upon a cold-applied liquid waterproofing system to address the leaks. It was vital that the memorial maintained its aesthetics as well as functionality, which will enable it to be enjoyed by visitors for many years to come. The original construction only featured Kemperol on the flashings. When problems began to occur, it was clear that the waterproofing had failed everywhere except where the Kemperol had been applied, which is why Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR was specified for the entire multi-millionpound restoration project.

A total of 2000ft2 of Kemperol 2K-PUR was specified and applied over all the exposed core walls and substrates providing a seamless and highly-durable waterproofing membrane.

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Irish Hunger Memorial, New York Visitors to the 96´ x 170´ memorial walk through a rural Irish landscape, with paths carved into a hill thickly lined with native Irish plants

The 2K-PUR provides a much more robust and reliable solution, which will ensure the memorial remains watertight for decades. Cold-applied, it is installed using a reinforcement fleece, which is laid directly into the wet resin. More resin is then immediately applied on top to completely saturate the fleece. This provides a visible guarantee that the right depth of coverage has been achieved avoiding the risk of weak spots or application error.

A meticulous restoration

Contractors had to carefully remove the landscaping surrounding field-stone masonry walls and portions of the cottage.All elements, including every single stone, were numbered and then removed, catalogued, and stored in containers on site during the renovation.This ensured that the team put each piece back in its correct place and position.The ineffective, existing waterproofing system was then also removed. Once the substrate areas were cleaned and primed, Kemper System was then applied before reassembling the elements of the monument back together.

Kemperol 2K-PUR is installed in a single, wet-on-wet process, ensuring quick and durable application – ideal for a multi-layered restoration project such as this. Manufactured using an 80% castor-oil formula derived from sustainable sources, the liquid system bonds directly to the substrate forming a seamless, elastomeric waterproof membrane that cannot delaminate and is UV stable.

The Kemperol was also wrapped around the edge of the slab for additional protection.As this was visible and to address concerns by the memorial’s artist, a mineral surfacing system which matched the finish of the concrete was incorporated into the membrane.

This system was chosen thanks to its proven 20-year track record, and continues to be one of the most popular and sought-after systems for a variety of projects across the world. Its unique qualities make it ideal for waterproofing buildings where environmental considerations are a priority or for occupied properties when the work has to be carried out without disruption from strong odours.

The monument attracts visitors from across the globe each day since it opened 17 years ago

The 2K-PUR provides a much more robust and reliable solution, which will ensure the memorial remains watertight for decades.

The renovation took two years to complete enabling the memorial to open its doors to visitors again in March 2018.

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Steve Thompson, Managing Director at EOS, comments: “Through forming close partnerships with the architects and engineers, we were able to design and offsite manufacture the highest quality steel framing solution to deliver an environmentally sustainable project that met the challenging brief.

“Not only is this building outstanding but the pioneering work that is taking place within makes this accolade even more rewarding.”

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HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS The latest news, trends and advise on the high-rise building sector.

Nigel Morrey is Technical Director at Etex Building Performance

Product, people, process: taking responsibility for fire safety Nigel Morrey, Technical Director at Etex Building Performance, discusses the need for cultural change in the industry to deliver safer homes.

Guidance developed by the FIS (Finishes and Interiors Sector), which represents manufacturers, distributers and contractors in the fit-out sector including drylining contractors, is a good place to start.The FIS has developed a concept called Product, Process, People (PPP): installers must use accredited products and systems, document their process to provide clear evidence for third-party inspection and install systems in a competent and safe manner.

The premise is simple but, if followed, it will ensure the homes we deliver are fit for purpose and provide peace of mind for residents.While this three-step concept is principally for drylining contractors, it is applicable to the wider supply chain and has been adopted by several Grenfell working groups.

So, what does it look like in practice? In respect of products, independent test evidence and third-party accreditation

is essential. Although seen by some as time consuming and costly, checking test data and accreditation can bring longterm savings by avoiding the need to rectify the results of installing inappropriate systems down the line.

Hackitt’s call for the ‘golden thread’ of project information to be documented informs the process element. Installers and sub-contractors should keep digital records of specification, test evidence, purchase orders and delivery notes, along with dated installation images, particularly of elements that will be concealed in the final build.

Upcoming legislation is likely to prescribe three-yearly checks of buildings to ensure continued fire safety compliance. The documentation of process is key

to building an evidence database to satisfy such inspections and support ongoing maintenance, giving facilities teams all the detail they need.

Finally, any system is only as good as the people who installed it. Only appropriately accredited contractors should be appointed, with evidence of CSCS skilled worker cards a minimum to ensure competency.

As new legislation comes in, there will undoubtedly be a period of readjustment. By following the product, process and people principle, project teams can ensure they are already meeting fire safety best practice, fulfilling their duty of compliance and care to building users. etex-bp.co.uk

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The launch of the Government’s consultation on the findings of the Hackitt review of fire safety regulations is expected imminently.While some may argue that this should have come sooner, it is an important first step in introducing new legislation and ensuring that homes are delivered in a safe and responsible way.

Alongside legislation, however, Dame Judith Hackitt’s report highlighted the need for cultural change.The spirit of regulation must be followed, not just paid lip service to, and the industry should be proactively selfimposing fire safety best practice across the design, specification and construction process.

There are many across the supply chain who, driven by the memory of Grenfell, will already be exceeding current regulatory requirements. However, there are also undoubtedly those who are waiting for a legislative steer or further guidance before adapting practices.

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Build Focus: High-Rise Buildings Paulius Gurkšnys is CEO of Staticus UK Limited

How innovation in facades can help change the face of high-rise developments The vibrant high-rise market provides an opportunity for innovation, not just for architects but also for facade contractors as they provide the finishing touches which play such a big part in the overall look and feel of a project. manufacturing process, too.

Paulius Gurkšnys, CEO of Staticus UK Limited, said: “Creativity from architects and design engineers will always be necessary to deliver truly innovative and unique facades, so while AI will have its place, human skills will always be needed in our sector.

“The construction industry hasn’t innovated enough in the last few decades and we want to change that. We expect AI and robotics to change the face of the industry, and we have launched a digital lab at our factory in Vilnius, staffed by a team of 12, to streamline our whole process. This uses digital techniques, including brand new software, to make processes more efficient.”

Privately owned, Staticus has been in business for more than 20 years and typically specialises in buildings over 10 floors.

With offices in Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, London, and

now Austria, Staticus is growing its presence in the UK, with recent projects including the X1 Media City towers in Manchester, the Tottenham Hale tower in London and the upcoming The Lexington in Liverpool.

“We believe the future of the facade industry will be shaped by digitalisation, creativity and technology,” said Paulius. staticus.com

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Facades are becoming an increasingly important part of the design process, not only ensuring a development looks good but also by using ‘smart’ technology to add further benefits.

Staticus, one of the largest facade contractors in Northern Europe, has worked on high-profile buildings across Scandinavia, the Baltic countries and the UK, where it has already played a part in the look of Manchester’s iconic Media City towers and London’s Royal Mint Gardens.

The company recently installed facades for Orkla’s new headquarters in Oslo, Norway, using liquid crystal glass which can be programmed to change opacity to reduce glare.

This is just one example of how embracing technology can help the facade industry add greater value to a project. But innovation can also play a major part in the

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Voice of the Industry In order to prevent minor stress from manifesting into unmanageable mental health issues, it is crucial to take note of the signs

Stuart Russell has worked in the mortar industry since 1992 and for the last 20 years has been with CPI Euromix. He joined the company in 1999 when Dry Silo Mortar was in its infancy in the UK and has seen the company grow to become the market leader in this field.

Tackling mental health in construction

Data from the Office of National Statistics published in 2017 revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male laborers were three times higher than the national average.

Furthermore, a CIOB report revealed 70% of construction employees suffered from stress-related mental health conditions as a direct result of working in the industry. Stuart Russell, Commercial Manager at CPI Euromix, discusses the steps construction companies can take to identify the signs before it’s too late.

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ental health has long been considered something of a taboo subject within the built environment. Considering the UK’s construction workforce is typically made up of men – although the industry is welcoming gender diversity – there is still an undoubted pressure among the workforce to fit the ‘strong and tough’ stereotype.

If we concur with this stereotypical view, then construction workers are as tough as the materials in their possession; they’re insensitive to the perils they face in their line of duty, and they’re mostly easy-going types whose hard-earned brawn has insulated them against the fears and anxieties felt by those engaged in less-rigorous employment. The reality is somewhat different, however.

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The reality is borne out by figures which reveal one-in-six constructionbased workers are suffering from a form of mental illness. The fact that suicide kills more people in the building sector is even more daunting.

Industry stressors Construction is a tough environment to inhabit. Figures from insurance company AXA’s ‘2018 Stress Index’ highlights 82% of workers in building and construction experienced stress during working and non-working hours in the week; with 42% experiencing some level of anxiety.

This worrying level of stress is a result of tight project deadlines, long working hours and physical exertion. Deadlines need to be met on a daily basis to satisfy a seemingly

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never-ending chain of command that begins with the client, but can include a host of contractors and various trades which are dependent on a person a lot further down the line getting their bit right for a project to proceed at sufficient speed.

Altogether, this irrepressible combination of physical and mental strain eventually takes its toll on mental health. For the sake of its employees, the industry would do well to confront these issues. Mental health must be dealt with transparently, realistically and sensitively, filtering down from senior management to the general workforce.

Thankfully, it appears the industry itself is becoming aware of the health issues in its midst. Initiatives such as Mates in Mind, a recently-launched charitable programme designed to improve and promote positive mental health in construction, has the backing of the British Safety Council, the Health in Construction Leadership Group, and the Samaritans.

Spotting the signs In order to prevent minor stress from manifesting into unmanageable mental health issues, it is crucial to take note of any of the following signs. If you’re noticing a fellow colleague under stress or strain, be sure to keep an eye out for: unexplained absenteeism, detachment from peers, lack of self-confidence and decreased problemsolving ability. A combination of these factors might be present; alternatively, one or two might exist in isolation. Either way, it is crucial to be able to preempt an issue before it becomes a huge problem.

Voice of the Industry At CPI Euromix, the company feels it is extremely important to raise awareness on the subject of mental health

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82% of workers in building and construction experienced stress during working and nonworking hours in the week

Here at CPI Euromix, we feel it is extremely important to raise awareness on the subject of mental health and reassure our employees that the support is there if and when required. Mental health issues reportedly account for people taking nearly 70 million days off sick per year – the most of any health condition – costing the UK economy between £70bn and £100bn a year. Proof, therefore, the ramifications of this debilitating condition can travel far beyond the distress it causes an individual.

The construction industry has been viewed by some as resistant to adapting to changes in working practices and behaviours, but it’s been swift to act in relation to a hitherto unspoken issue: the psychological wellbeing of its employees.

At CPI Euromix, we are aiming to overturn the negative view of mental illness and open-up discussion about its causes, symptoms and diagnoses. In our opinion, the construction industry should approach the welfare of its members with the same precision applied to a high-profile building or engineering project, which means paying as much attention to the interior, as well as the exterior details.

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Legal & Business

Ryan Latham, Senior Marketing Executive for 3B Training, has experienced firsthand how businesses can benefit from hiring ex-military personnel. Here he takes a closer look at what it’s like working in the military, what motivates members of the Armed Forces and why transitioning to a career in construction is the ideal next step for a leaver.

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o understand why many people choose to leave the service, we’ve examined data from the 2018 UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey Results which look at the impact of decisions affecting personnel.

Life in the Armed Forces requires specific demands that aren’t found in civilian jobs.When deployed, military personnel can find themselves away from their families for long periods of time, often in dangerous situations.Yet despite this, we found that the most common reasons for military personnel to seek a new career path are down to more familiar concerns: Job satisfaction – Only 55% of military personnel claimed they were generally satisfied with their job.

Pay satisfaction – There has been a consistent drop in pay satisfaction since 2010, with only 31% currently admitting to being happy with their salary.

Life satisfaction – When questioning their happiness and how worthwhile they feel the

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things they do in life are, at least one in five members of the military rate them as low.

Since 2005, the Royal Marines have also seen a large decrease in the levels of satisfaction with opportunities for professional and personal development. It seems then, that much like civilian jobs, careers in the military are more motivated by personal growth and satisfaction.This has led to a staggering 42% of military personnel actively searching for a new career outside of the Armed Forces over the past 12 months.

Why choose construction?

The construction industry is currently suffering from a skills shortage, resulting in a need for over 200,000 more workers by 2020.

According to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the lack of skilled workers in the UK is the highest level since 2007, meaning the Government’s initiative to build 300,000 new homes each year looks optimistic at best.

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What makes ex-military personnel a desirable workforce?

When working in the armed forces, you receive a level of training that simply isn’t available in other career paths. Regardless of their previous role, leavers are all highly disciplined and have fantastic teamwork skills.

According to the Armed Forces survey results, 82% agree that they have confidence in themselves as a team, plus, 78% believe their team knows exactly what their responsibilities are and that their team can be relied upon to help when their job gets difficult. A strong team that can work well together and keep their cool under pressure is exactly what the construction industry needs.

Many working in the military are proud of the work they do, with 50% of the Royal Marines claiming that their service inspires them to do the best in their job.With the construction industry looking for a dedicated new workforce, finding employees who take pride in their work is crucial.

Samantha Gregory,Training Coordinator at 3B Training and former Vehicle Mechanic in the REME, knows firsthand what ex-military can offer the construction industry.

“The work ethic for military leavers is completely different from civilians. It is embedded in us to turn up on time and to just get the job done. Leavers are great at working under pressure and are taught to work through problems ourselves and come up with practical solutions. They can work with anyone and take instruction well. Plus, if you’re looking for a manager you’re in the right place, as working in the Armed Forces gives leavers some of the best training in some of the worst environments.”

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Why a career in construction could be the next step for ex-military

A number of companies recognise the potential of military leavers and provide specialist training programmes to help them adjust to civilian life and a new career in construction. There are specialist courses available that provide Enhanced Learning Credits to enable lifelong learning to exmembers of the military or those looking to leave. These credits cover 80% of course fees and are available to anyone who has served a minimum of six years.

Working in construction allows leavers to put their experience to good use in a number of potential opportunities. The industry is not only in desperate need of construction workers but also manager positions, which is perfect for ex-officers who have experience leading teams and getting results in difficult situations.

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Technical Focus

In the bedroom, a dusky wall of swirling Krater, amidst three of Arctic White, adds intense visual depth to the space

Good things come in small packages There are many reasons for buying a small house. While cost is commonly cited, for some, an excess of space is simply unnecessary, whether for having fewer personal possessions, a dislike for housekeeping or a desire to minimise one’s environmental impact. For one couple, a small house meant the opportunity to live in one of the liveliest neighbourhoods in Brussels: Flagey Square.

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ith thoughtful design, small houses can effectively offer that essential balance between great location and a safe haven in which to relax. However, all too often lack of imagination results in making even a spacious abode feel claustrophobic, as was the case for the City House (as this residence has come to be known). With 180m2 floor space, including the cellar, it’s definitely compact, but as they say, good things come in small packages.

Rather than seeing the modest dimensions as a restriction, the owners approached it as an opportunity. Well acquainted with Neolith, they envisioned the cosy dwelling dressed floor to ceiling in Sintered Stone, a chance to explore its

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aesthetic potential in every room of the house. Minimalists at heart, they set out to prove two propositions: that it’s possible to achieve diverse ends with one medium, and that contemporary materials can be used with traditional builds.

Tear down these walls For Interior Designer Michel Penneman, the City House presented a welcome challenge. Numerous walls marked out tiny spaces with limited dimensions, creating an enclosed, cramped atmosphere.

He was not put off by the size of the humble dwelling, as he explains: “I prefer to have smaller areas to work with, rather than larger houses and apartments. They’re more challenging, so you need to find a creative

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solution which balances space, aesthetic and budget. I love that complexity.”

Keen to open the rooms up to create longer perspectives and increase the sense of space and light, he imagined the house with fewer walls while maintaining the integrity of the frame.

Early communication with an engineer helped ensure this. Removing the walls which divided the ground floor rooms allowed natural light from the front windows to flood in, emphasising the height of the ceilings and giving the impression of a greater area. A similar approach was taken on the first and second floors to create simple, more open spaces.

Let there be light Light plays a key role in creating a comfortable, airy atmosphere.

Modifications to the front door and a kitchen skylight at the back of the ground floor meant natural light could pour in from both ends of the building.

An open staircase with large windows brings sunshine in from higher up. Natural illumination is complemented with carefully selected lighting fixtures, chosen for their visual warmth to create a relaxing domicile.

For Michel, ever-changing moods and the multi-functionality of the modern interior played an important role in the design of the house.

He describes:“In the areas of the house where you live and relax, I prefer to work primarily with clean, neutral colours.

Technical Focus A palette of white, grey and black was chosen to provide a serene backdrop, ideal for a range of accent colours

Sintered Stone is incredibly easy to maintain

Keep it dark Bright decor is especially brilliant when juxtaposed with darker elements.While Michel tends towards light colours for living spaces, this preference does not extend to the less frequented areas.

He explains:“In rooms where people don’t spend so much time during the day, there’s not such a strong need for bright, neutral tones. It’s an opportunity to create a different atmosphere from the rest of the home, a room with ambience.”

Dramatic effects In striking contrast to the rest of the house, the comparatively small third floor shower room is perhaps the most dramatic. Almost every surface, from the shower and flooring to the sink and worktop, boasts the bold inky tones of Nero Marquina, punctuated with characteristic white veining.

In the bedroom, a dusky wall of swirling Krater, amidst three of Arctic White, adds intense visual depth to the space.

From cellar to attic, the City House successfully explores the range of possibilities of Neolith in a whole house, transformed from a jumble of confined spaces to an open, trendy home, fit for a contemporary couple.

Michel comments: “Real stone and marble are fragile, difficult to clean and require a special protective coat. After a few years, the product changes colour and is no longer the same as what you started with. In contrast, Sintered Stone is incredibly easy to maintain. A long time from now, this house will look exactly the same. All it needs is cleaning.

“The thinness of the slabs offers possibilities unavailable with natural stone.

It’s easy to create furniture and use with doors. Beyond this, Neolith’s colours have an amazing quality, making it nearly impossible to see the difference between real marble and an interpretation.”

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Brighter, bolder hues come in as furniture or decorations, which can be easily changed in conjunction with shifting tastes and trends.

If you choose worktops or flooring in these colours, however, it’s not so easy.”

A palette of white, grey and black was chosen to provide a serene backdrop, ideal for a range of accent colours.

Pristine Arctic White Silk and warm Phedra Satin feature prominently throughout the home on stairs, flooring and walls to reflect light, making every room feel more spacious.

Concrete-inspired Beton Silk extends the neutral motif to the utility room with an ultramodern effect.

Marble designs create elegant focal points throughout the house. In the culinary space, the bold veins of Estatuario Silk reach across the kitchen island and splashback.The more delicate detailing of Calacatta Polished adorns a set of coffee tables. On the first floor, understated Blanco Carrara brings visual interest to the bathroom.

In the culinary space, the bold veins of Estatuario Silk reach across the kitchen island and splashback

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Fire Protection Professionals should adhere to the grades when designing, constructing and managing fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic properties

The BSI’s recent update of the domestic fire detection and alarm system standard, specifically Part 6 of BS 5839, outlines the code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic properties. Here Ian Ballinger, Certification Manager for FireAngel, outlines the key updates for professionals.

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irst launched in 1995, British Standard BS5839-6 has long established itself as a key reference standard for specifiers, architects and fire safety personnel, outlining the specific systems that should be installed for the purpose of life safety and property protection.

Covering the implementation of fire precautions in domestic premises, including HMOs and sheltered housing, throughout both the dwelling units and common areas, the Standard is applicable to both new build and materially altered dwellings (in conjunction with regional building regulations) as well as existing properties.The recommendations can be applied to the fire detection components of combined domestic fire and intruder alarm systems, or fire and social alarm systems.

New recommendations have been added for fire detection in supported housing in particular, whilst revised guidance on the installation of communal fire alarm systems in purpose-built blocks of flats has also been introduced.The Standard has also been updated to reflect the updates made to Part 1 in 2017, which addresses non-domestic premises, combined with any other updates made to other Standards since the last full revision.

Whilst BS 5839-6 has previously been split into six varying Grades, each outlining the level of protection appropriate for certain

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properties and their corresponding levels of risk, the new update has altered the six sections, removing Grade B and Grade E, whilst Grade D and Grade F have been split into Grade D1 / Grade D2 and Grade F1 / Grade F2 respectively. Grade C has been revised and its recommendations expanded.

The new grading system is as follows: Grade A – Separate detectors, sounders and central control and indicating equipment with back-up power supply that conforms to British Standards BS EN 54.

Grade C – Separate detectors and sounders that are mains powered with back-up power supply and central control equipment.

Grade D1 – A system of one or more mains powered detectors, each with a tamper‑proof standby supply consisting of a battery or batteries (such as FireAngel’s SM-SN-1, ST-622 alarm).

Grade D2 – A system of one or more mains-powered detectors, each with an integral standby supply consisting of a user‑replaceable battery or batteries (such as FireAngel’s SW1-PF-T alarm).

Grade F1 – A system of one or more battery-powered detectors powered by a tamper‑proof primary battery or batteries (such as FireAngel’s ST-630, ST-622, ST-750, ST-622 alarm).

Grade F2 – A system of one or more

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The standard outlines the specific systems that should be installed for the purpose of life safety and property protection

battery-powered detectors powered by a user‑replaceable primary battery or batteries. (such as FireAngel’s SB1-T alarm).

Professionals should adhere to the above grades when designing, constructing and managing fire detection and fire alarm systems in domestic properties.They should also be aware of the revisions made to Table 1 of the Standard, which outlines the minimum grade and category of system that should be installed to provide protection of life in typical premises.The updates have been made to reflect current living conditions.

By following the latest changes to BS 5839-6, professionals can ensure the systems they install are not only fit for purpose for current living environments within domestic premises, but also ensure individuals are provided with the highest forms of protection available, contributing to the reduction in the number of fire deaths and injuries that occur each year.

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The company provides an extensive range of ergonomic seating as well as sit/stand desks

Top tips for creating a thriving workplace To have an effective and nurturing workspace, a business must take into consideration three things: furniture, office environment and treatment of staff.

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entury Office is the perfect example of these factors working well. Wellbeing in the workplace is an important issue for Century and its products reflect this.

The company provides an extensive range of ergonomic seating as well as sit/stand desks and a selection of storage solutions designed to meet any office need. Century Office also practices what it preaches as it provides its staff with ergonomic furniture to promote a healthy posture and therefore limit aches and pains.

Century Office’s chairs provide lumbar support and each one has its own features that provide other forms of body support; some also come in different frame options to cater to different demands.

These chairs are then paired with one of Century’s sit/stand desks to offer employees the chance to break up the sedentary day. Each desk, as well as every other item of furniture, can be specified in different colours, sizes, and frames.

Optional extras such as screens, headrests or chair covers also mean that they can suit any budget.

Your office environment should be suited to what works best for your company as well as each department. For instance, instead of following the trend of an open-plan office simply because it might save money, take into consideration whether the noise pollution and lack of privacy will actually hinder your staff productivity and therefore cause your company to take a hit financially (thus disregarding the money that was saved).

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Each desk, as well as every other item of furniture, can be specified in different colours, sizes, and frames

Century Office’s chairs provide lumbar support and each one has its own features that provide other forms of body support

Steve and Sarah’s son Conor recently joined the company and has become a valuable member of the team, further reinforcing the family values that Century stand for. However, family doesn’t always mean those connected by marriage or blood and this is distinctly evident when thinking about the Century Office team, so much so that Sarah has devised a shorter working hours trial in the hopes that it will boost staff wellbeing. The trial will give the team more flexibility with regards to their hours which therefore means they will have more time to pursue personal hobbies or spend time with their families.

Sarah comments:“Employees need to work in a place where they feel that they can confide in their boss or colleagues if necessary without fear of being ridiculed.They need to know that their concerns, worries and criticisms are being heard.”

If your workplace doesn’t cater to the above, it becomes substantially more likely that your staff will be unhappy and this will lead to higher levels of stress (which could contribute to more sick days), lower levels of productivity and a higher staff turnover, all of which will negatively impact your business in the long-run.

Sarah continues:“We have a very low staff turnover, until quite recently we had three staff who had been employed for over 20 years.We now have quite a young team (as we are expanding), but are investing heavily in their personal development in order to allow them to grow with the business and be a part of its future successes. Our team are part of the Century family and as such we can offer them flexibility and support when they need it, in return for commitment and personal investment into the future success.”

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This kind of layout may work for departments that need to collaborate often and with ease, but for employees that work more individually, e.g. creatives, the need to be able to concentrate without distraction is a lot higher. Century’s office is spread over two floors. The ground floor is a working showroom where the sales team can easily greet customers and demonstrate the products. The showroom is a buzzy open plan environment that utilises every space and corner.

Upstairs are the accounts and marketing departments as well as a second space where the Directors’ offices are. These offices are more spacious and quieter as they are working with numbers, content and creative design.

What could be considered to be one of the most important factors of a successful office is having a comfortable workspace that supports staff and takes into consideration their wants and needs – this could be for professional reasons or about something personal that will their affect work and productivity.

To this end, Century has worked hard to achieve a workplace that promotes a sense of family. After all, family is at the heart of Century Office; it’s what started it, and what has kept it going from strength to strength for over 40 years.The business is currently run by husband and wife duo, Steve and Sarah Bays, but was founded in the 1970s by Steve’s father and mother. Since then, Century has evolved from a company that used to refurbish then sell old office furniture, into a business that designs and sells affordable office furniture solutions.

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Walls & Partitions The Langle New York Office partition system from CRL features an industrial matte black frame and is an effective way of creating an open-plan ambience

There are a lot of advantages to open-plan office environments so long as the space is designed in the right way, with one eye on acoustics. Simon Boocock, Managing Director of CRL, looks at the benefits and possible solutions for creating a harmonious open-plan environment.

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hile much emphasis is placed on ease of installation and visual appeal when specifying products for an internal fitout of commercial premises, acoustics are an equally important practical consideration.

Open-plan environments are a huge trend for offices, with the idea being that they promote a cohesive, collaborative and inclusive environment. From a practical viewpoint, open-plan offices are spacious and light-filled which is advantageous when planning compact spaces. A recent study in the US revealed that open-plan offices, when designed in the right way, can even improve physical fitness among workers and aid their overall mental health and wellbeing.

However, while the idea is all very well in theory, the reality is often a lot different, as the open-plan nature means noise levels are not easy to maintain and distractions affect work levels. Privacy levels are also compromised and with no differentiation between departments cohesiveness can more often result in chaos. Ironically, there is much research to suggest that workers

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in open-plan offices spend significantly less time in face-to-face interactions and more time on email and instant messaging, with the removal of boundaries pushing people to isolate themselves from their colleagues by wearing headphones to cut out the background noise.

The challenge for architects therefore, is to find a way to create a happy medium; a light-filled open-plan inspired space with good acoustics where everyone can work in harmony. A fail-safe solution is to include glass partitions within the office’s design.

Keeping the look and feel of an openplan environment that is so important, a frameless glass partition enables natural light to flow and a high-end look to be achieved, while acoustics and privacy levels can also be managed more effectively.

Fortunately, from the viewpoint of the specifier and installer at least, fitting glass partitions does not need to be a huge task and maintenance can be carried out quickly too, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum.

One such system is the CRL Langle Office Partition range which includes the standard

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and XL versions, both offering a creative and effective solution for modern interior designs.

The dry-glazed system provides a maximum transparency and an elegant appearance thanks to its thin, powder-coated profiles available in a satin anodised, brushed nickel or matte black finish.The profiles can be fixed to ceilings, floors, walls and door frames for a complete look and are supplied with EPDM fixing gaskets available in black or grey.Where noise reduction really is key to the installation, Office XL can accommodate 20 to 28mm thick insulating glass which will insulate sound up to 42dB, allowing employees to work with far less disturbance.

For a modern, urban look in any interior design, CRL’s Langle New York Office system features all the advantages of the Office XL system with a stylish, matte black frame. As all profiles are from the same series from CRL, the system is connectable via original angle connectors for a flexible partitioning system that meets the needs of the specifier, installer and end user.

New York Office is simple to fit and requires no special tools or glass cut-out for assembly; simply plug and play. Installed without notches, the entire system is screwed in and dry-glazed, minimising installation time and making it ideal for fitting retrospectively too.Vertical and horizontal profiles can be positioned as desired, which allows for a versatile design to be created depending on individual requirements.

Such solutions overcome many of the common practical challenges of open-plan office environments, creating an upmarket and productive ambience that any architect should be proud of.

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Modular & Offsite

A modern approach to solving the housing crisis

At Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, a modular approach created accommodation for around 1500 people in only 51 weeks

Andy Smith, Head of Business Development at Caledonian Modular, looks at why offsite and modular construction are the only way to solve the UK’s housing crisis.

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ccording to analysis by the Resolution Foundation, the independent British think tank which aims to improve the standard of living for low income families, the ratio between housing stock and family units is at its lowest point since records began in 1991, with just 825 for every 1000 families across the country. The Foundation said that the fall, relative to the housing stock ratio in 1998, was equivalent to one million missing homes.

A more recent report by homeless charity Shelter estimates 277,000 people are homeless in England, most commonly because they have lost their privately rented accommodation.The report revealed that the Government must build over three million houses if it is to solve the UK’s housing crisis.

As a result, pressure is mounting on housing associations, local authorities and developers to build new homes quickly and cost effectively to alleviate the problem.

Shelter is urging ministers to invest £214m over 20 years to create 1.27 million homes for those in greatest housing need, 1.17 million homes for younger families and 690,000 homes for the elderly private renters.

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over the next two decades, or just over 150,000 each year.

These figures may seem daunting, especially when you consider that only 1400 new social homes were built in 2017/18 – down from almost 40,000 in 2010. If anything, it looks increasingly likely that the UK housing crisis won’t be solved by traditional build programmes alone.

This uncertainty creates a unique opportunity for modern methods of construction, namely offsite and modular, to meet demand and, fortunately, a blueprint for creating thousands of new ‘offsite homes’ each year does exist. In fact, it has already been achieved with worker accommodation at Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, where a modular approach created accommodation for around 1500 people in only 51 weeks.

The £55m contract to develop the modular accommodation units was awarded to Caledonian in partnership with Laing O’Rourke and included designing, building and delivering 3-star hotel style modules for key workers; with each unit providing living space for one person, with a bedroom, bathroom and lounge.

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half the time it would have taken had they been constructed traditionally, the scale and speed of project delivery was only achievable through offsite construction.

The modules were delivered to site up to 96% complete, including external cladding and all en-suite rooms fully fitted-out. Each of the buildings took just six weeks to complete once on site.

Main contractor Laing O’Rourke provided the infrastructure works, including the concrete pad foundations, which support the hot-rolled steel frame, based on loadings provided by our engineers.

The modules were positioned on site using a mobile crane and the installation rates were between six to eight modules per day.

Quality homes

As well as a demand for more housing, there is a call for new legislation to improve the quality of new homes in England by The Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA). The proposals would force ministers to make sure that all new housing meets 10 quality, safety and place making ‘principles’, which the organisation claims constitutes a ‘decent’ home.

The call for this new legislation is a response to research TCPA undertook with University College London (UCL), which in one case study found that a twobed flat built using permitted development had only one small window.

Modular & Offsite Offsite was chosen as the preferred method of construction for the accommodation units at Hinkley due to a greater understanding of the benefits

The modules were delivered to site up to 96% complete, including external cladding and all en-suite rooms fully fitted-out

Offsite was chosen as the preferred method of construction for the accommodation units at Hinkley due to a greater understanding of the benefits, which includes quality assurance, shorter construction schedule, less waste and fewer deliveries to site. Manufactured in a quality controlled environment, like our Newarkbased facility, means that the modules are highly engineered under factory conditions that are pre-finished with MEP services, decorative finishes, furniture and floor coverings, minimising the need for onsite works and delivering a consistently higher quality of finish.

In addition, offsite offers better airtightness, improved thermal efficiency, with lower running costs and less maintenance, as well as minimal disruption to the surrounding community by ensuring rapid build and significantly reducing deliveries and activities on site.At Hinkley alone, it was calculated that there were 90% fewer deliveries to site compared to traditional construction methods.

Manufacturing offsite creates a safer workplace requiring less need for working at height. Modular is also more economical and kinder to the environment, with a dramatic reduction in waste and the consumption of materials such as cement, compared to traditional build methods.

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A survey of the top 50 largest housebuilders this year found that the sector built a total of just 4667 homes using modern methods of construction in 2017/18 (equivalent to three Hinkleys).This represents just over 10% of the total and a tiny fraction of the three million-plus homes that the Government needs to deliver.

The key to ensuring a faster uptake of offsite construction is communicating the fact that there has been a revolution in the sector, specifically in the area of design and standardised details, which reduces overall design fees and results in a more predictable construction programme.Advances in BIM, Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and lean manufacturing have driven these improvements. Latest modular building systems can achieve programme savings of up to 50% or more compared with traditional forms of construction.

It is clear that a key solution to ending the housing crisis is opting for offsite and modular as the preferred method of construction, which will deliver greater volumes of high quality, much needed housing and result in achieving positive changes to the levels of homelessness across the UK sooner.

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Safety & Health Expo 2019 Preview

A Fall from Height: Case Study of a 33ft Headfirst Fall, 13:20-14:05, 19 June, Keynote Theatre.

Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: Identifying and Deterring Inappropriate Use, 15:45-16:15, 19 June, Workplace Wellbeing Theatre.

Effective Investigation Implementation – Case Study: Lessons Shared, 10:45-11:15, 20 June, Operational Excellence Theatre.

Be inspired by special guest speakers

Learn best practice at Safety & Health Expo 2019

The construction industry is dangerous, which is why Safety & Health Expo 2019 is an essential destination for health and safety professionals working within the industry.

Taking place on 18-20 June 2019 at ExCeL London, the event welcomes over 13,000 visitors and more than 300 suppliers of health and safety solutions, making it a global hub for the profession.

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ttendees can source life-saving products and solutions stretching across PPE, site safety, hazardous materials, hygiene, lone worker safety and more, from leading health and safety suppliers such as IKAR GB, Praxis42, Boplan UK, Skyguard, Effective Software and Draeger Safety.

Safety & Health Expo is supported by leading health and safety associations including IOSH, HSE, Nebosh and RoSPA, cementing the event’s importance for the global profession.

Access world-class educational seminars

Safety & Health Expo will equip professionals to adapt to the fast pace of

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change in the health and safety landscape, offering 75+ hours of CPD-accredited seminars on critical legislation, technologies, trends and developments. This seminar programme is led by health and safety executives from leading companies including Next, HSE, Siemens, Bosch and Geodis.

Topics include: An Inspector’s Review of Recent Investigations: Falls from Height and Machinery Safety, 14:15-15:00, 18 June, Keynote Theatre.

Breathe Freely: A Campaign to Reduce Respiratory Lung Disease in Construction, 15:50-16:20, 18 June, Operational Excellence Theatre.

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Safety & Health Expo will also inspire with entertaining and informative keynote speakers. This year the show welcomes Steph McGovern, Eddie the Eagle and Johnny Wilkinson, who over the three days will relate inspirational stories from their long and varied careers, covering career development, courage and risk, and mental health in the workplace.

Discover insights at brandnew dedicated features

The new Workplace Wellbeing Show focuses on mental health, highlighting new solutions in a range of seminars and product demonstrations; the Safety Technology Zone, meanwhile, showcases AI, drones,VR and more; and the PPE Attack Zone demonstrates the difference between passing-grade PPE and equipment that far surpasses industry standards.

These features encourage the adoption of a health and safety strategy that embraces new, innovative methods, caring for both the physical and mental health of colleagues.

Unique networking opportunities

Safety & Health Expo lets attendees pre-book their own bespoke agenda of meetings with the suppliers most relevant to them with its 1-2-1 Meetings Service.With a variety of formal and informal networking venues, it is a haven for meeting key new contacts and generating new business.

Visitors will also have the chance to align their health and safety strategy with security, fire safety and facilities management, thanks to three co-located shows: IFSEC International, FIREX International and Facilities Show.

Safety & Health Expo 2019 is free to attend.

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Housing 2019 Preview

Vital discussions

Housing 2019 addresses industry challenges Thousands of housing professionals will gather in Manchester this month for Housing 2019, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) annual conference and exhibition.

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he event – Europe’s biggest housing festival – features hundreds of high-profile speakers. It aims to give people from across the sector the chance to debate the biggest challenges we’re facing now and in the future – and come up with solutions together.

Key themes for this year include: Post-Brexit Britain and the economic outlook Better design for better places Technology Communities, placemaking and housing the next generation Rethinking allocations Homelessness Housing the ageing population The impact of welfare reform What next for universal credit

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The event, which takes place at Manchester Central from 25 to 27 June, features more than 400 speakers. Communities Secretary James Brokenshire, Housing Minister Kit Malthouse and Employment Minister Alok Sharma will give the view from government, and the programme also includes Homes England Chief Executive Nick Walkley, Shadow Housing Minister John Healey and former Labour Leader Ed Miliband.

Architect and TV Presenter George Clarke, RIBA President Ben Derbyshire, RTPI Chief Executive Victoria Hills and TCPA Chief Executive Fiona Howie are all on the bill, while Jo Loughran, Director at Time to Change, James Kelly, Head of Cities at Uber, Dr Nicola Millard, Head of Customer Insight and Futures at BT, and Google’s Ed Parsons will be providing their perspectives from outside the sector.

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Innovative approaches

This year’s event will also feature the launch of Close to home: housing and communities, a new current affairs-style film created by CIH and ITN Productions.

Presented by National Newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky, the programme will explore the issues surrounding the ongoing housing crisis in the UK, highlight the innovative approaches being taken by councils and housing associations to provide homes and support people and champion the vital role of CIH in driving standards and skills within the housing sector.

CIH Chief Executive Terrie Alafat CBE said: “Ultimately, we must remember how privileged we are to work in a profession where we have a chance to make a real difference to people and communities all over the UK every single day of our working lives.

“And that is what Housing 2019 is all about – it’s a fantastic opportunity for us to come together to learn, debate, share ideas and challenge each other to be better.”

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The event, which takes place at Manchester Central from 25 to 27 June, features more than 400 speakers

The exhibition – which is free to attend for anyone registered as a visitor – features more than 300 leading suppliers.

Beyond the main conference programme, there’s plenty of free content for visitors, including networking workshops, seminars and masterclasses dedicated to modern methods of construction. TECH@Housing focuses on digital transformation and customer experience while the Fringe aims to challenge the industry, with topics up for discussion including tower block fire safety, breaking down stigma, and building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

The Homelessness Hackathon, in partnership with FutureGov, will challenge participants to collaborate and design new solutions to tackle homelessness, while PfH (Procurement for Housing) Live returns to run alongside Housing 2019.

For up-and-coming housing professionals, CIH Futures have designed a special Delegate of the Future programme for the final day of the conference, which is free to attend for anyone who hasn’t attended Housing previously.

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Firex International 2019 Preview

Learn from thought leaders

Promoting fire safety in the public sector at FIREX With fire safety such a critical issue, having a global hub for fire protection products, insights and thought leadership is more necessary than ever. FIREX International 2019 is that hub, welcoming 18,000 professionals to source innovative products, access over 25 hours of cutting-edge, CPDaccredited education, and make critical new contacts.

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n 2019, FIREX will welcome leading vendors of fire safety products including Apollo, Advanced, Hochiki, Kentec and C-Tec, showcasing products including sprinkler systems, extinguishers, cladding, fire doors, shutters and more.

Thanks to FIREX’s ‘Show Me How’ feature, visitors can learn exactly how these products are installed, operated and maintained in live demonstrations at the exhibitors’ stands, and can determine which products best meet the needs of their fire safety strategy.

Better still, the 1-2-1 Meetings Service helps visitors to generate new business contacts by letting them pre-book their own bespoke agenda of meetings.

Discover the latest solutions

Dedicated product features including the LPCB RedBook Pavilion and the Sprinkler and Water Suppression Zone offer a laser-focus on specific areas of the industry.The latter hosts leading vendors of sprinkler technology, including Duyar Valves, Reacton, FirePro and Xylem Water, who will present demonstrations of their solutions to help visitors find the most effective sprinkler products.

FIREX International also hosts the 6th International Tall Building Fire Safety Conference. Global industry experts come together to discuss and showcases new strategies for keeping people safe in high-rise buildings – an increasingly urgent topic.

In the dedicated Expertise and Guidance Theatre, thought leaders and industry experts will share their insights, providing attendees with guidance and education to help them stay abreast of critical trends and legislation.

Topics on the agenda cover tall building safety, the aftermath of the Hackitt Report, the forthcoming review of Approved Document B, smoke control and more, including: FSF panel: Building Towards a Fire Safe Future – 11:30-12:20, 18 June, Expertise and Guidance Theatre Double Fatality Fire and the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations 2015 – 12:30-13:00, 18 June, Expertise and Guidance Theatre Review of Government Response to Hackitt/ ADB Review and Impact on Passive Fire Protection – 10:45-11:15, 19 June, Expertise and Guidance Theatre The Development of Tests to Assess the Performance of Video Fire Detectors – 12:3013:00, 19 June, Expertise and Guidance Theatre The Fire Industry after Brexit:Approvals and Compliance – 12:30-13:00, 20 June, Expertise and Guidance Theatre At FIREX, visitors will be able to enhance their fire safety strategy with free access to three co-located shows. IFSEC International, Safety & Health Expo and Facilities Show, representing the security, health and safety and facilities management markets.

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CPDs & Seminars

Kährs launches RIBA-approved CPD

SIMONSWERK launches Specification of Hinges CPD SIMONSWERK’s RIBA-approved CPD on the Specification of Hinges will provide architects with the technical knowledge for specifying the correct hinge for the right application.

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he presentation offers guidance on door specification, legislation, Building Regulations, fire and safety in use, CE Marking – MANDEC and the Equality Act. SIMONSWERK has over 35 years of experience in the manufacture of high-quality brass, aluminium and stainless steel hinges for doors, windows and conservatories. The company’s ranges include the outstanding fully concealed TECTUS system and the increasingly popular TRITECH solid brass hinge with concealed bearings and load capacity to 160kg.

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Kährs has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD seminar for architects, designers and trade professionals. The seminar, titled ‘Engineered Wood Flooring’, educates on the construction of engineered wood, and how the product can be effectively specified within both domestic and commercial projects. Environmental accreditations, installation methods and examples of references are covered within the 40-minute seminar, with complimentary lunch.

Learning aims of the seminar include: what is engineered wood, the installation process, environmental considerations, shaping the design brief, budget considerations, accessories and how to maintain an engineered wood floor. Book your CPD with Kährs via the below website. * sales@kahrs.com

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EQUITONE launches brand new RIBAapproved CPD EQUITONE has unveiled a brand new CPD entitled The principles and design of rainscreen facades. The presentation covers: an understanding of how to

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make the correct design and specification decisions when choosing rainscreen cladding; the concept of fibre cement rainscreen cladding; an overview of the benefits to the structure and the fixing systems and some of the typical details used in these systems; plus an understanding of the types of facade materials available. Register for the free CPD today to gain credits. For convenience, CPDs can be held at your offices.

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New RIBA CPD app covers subfloor preparation and adhesive selection F. Ball and Co. has made its RIBA-assessed CPD tutorial available to download as an app.

The tutorial covers all aspects of subfloor preparation, including the varying requirements of different subfloor types, moisture testing and providing effective moisture protection, and the installation of a suitable levelling compound to create a smooth, blemish-free finish.

The CPD module also details how to specify the correct adhesive, taking into account the floorcoverings being installed and the environment in which they will be situated.The tutorial can be completed in one go or in sections until it has been fully completed, upon which a certificate of completion is issued.The tutorial is worth one hour of CPD. * mail@f-ball.co.uk

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

30 Hadrian Elite powder coated, floor mounted, steel toilet cubicles and six matching urinal screens were installed across six washrooms at DAF Trucks’ headquarters

DAF Trucks chooses Hadrian for quality and performance Hadrian Elite steel toilet cubicles have been installed in all the washrooms at the DAF Trucks UK headquarters at Haddenham in Buckinghamshire.

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AF is a leading global truck manufacturer with a firm focus on innovation, quality and transport efficiency. It was among the first European truck manufacturers to comply with the ISO 14001 standard for environmental care so it is not surprising that it wasn’t just the superb durability and practicality of Hadrian cubicles that DAF found attractive, but also their green credentials.

Hadrian’s products feature a high recycled content with the powder coated cubicles made from 50% recycled material. For stainless steel that figure rises to 91%.

DAF Trucks was established in the UK almost 50 years ago. It became a PACCAR company in 1996 and was joined by Leyland Trucks in 1998. Now, about 30% of new trucks sold in the UK are DAF. Over the last 30 years DAF has won the coveted ‘Fleet Truck of the Year’ award 16 times.

30 Hadrian Elite powder coated, floor mounted, steel toilet cubicles and six matching urinal screens were installed across the six washrooms.These serve the DAF

headquarters that were officially opened in September 2018. Packed with design features, the Hadrian Elite range includes an ingenious honeycomb core, laminated under pressure to a sheet-steel envelope.This envelope is coated with a dry powder coating which is cured at high temperature to provide a smooth, continuous finish that is attractive, durable and easy to clean and maintain.At DAF Trucks a light grey finish was chosen (RAL 7035).

All corners of the cubicles are mitred, welded and ground for superior strength.

They are manufactured at the Hadrian factory in Ontario, Canada to UK specifications that ensure privacy by the use of continuous stop and hinge sight line fillers together with a minimal 150mm gap from the floor to the underside of the door and panels. The visual appeal of the design is enhanced with chrome hardware fittings such as the lock indicator and hinges.

Due to their steel construction, Elite toilet partitions are fire-resistant and will not give off toxic smoke if exposed to heat or flame. The manufacturing process and

The Hadrian Elite range includes an ingenious honeycomb core, laminated under pressure to a sheet-steel envelope

innovative features of the Elite cubicles combine to make a product that will not warp, flake, chip or delaminate.

DAF Dealer Development Director, Roger Weaver said: “These new cubicles are so much better than those at our former facility and are just what we were looking for.We were keen to ensure the highest quality materials and workmanship in all aspects of our new office design. As market leader across all sectors in the UK, we aim to set the industry standard for performance and productivity and we recognise similar values in Hadrian and Relcross.”

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Doors & Windows

The re-development is a partnership between Telford Shopping Centre,Arriva and Telford & Wrekin Council

GEZE solution is just the ticket

Laser precision proved to be just the ticket in the redevelopment of Telford’s bus station where the latest GEZE technology has combined efficiency with passenger safety.

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he travel hub – part of the Telford Shopping Centre – has undergone a £1.9m refurbishment and transformed an out-of-date terminus to a light and airy atrium geared to improve passenger experience.

The new Telford Bus Station separates the transport and customer areas with a bank

of automatic doors powered by the GEZE Slimdrive SL NT operators. Each set of doors is fitted with a GEZE laser scanner LZR sensor – a new product devised for use in environments that have specific and demanding requirements.

The movement sensors provide a threedimensional protection of the monitored area which initiate door openings at the optimum

The new Telford Bus Station separates the transport and customer areas with a bank of automatic doors powered by the GEZE Slimdrive SL NT operators

time.This is a massive boon to passenger safety as the automatic doors stay closed – activated only when the bus is parked and in position.

This protects passengers from wandering into the area when bus manoeuvres are taking place.

As LZR scanners are fitted to the doors they are easier to install and are more aesthetically pleasing than sensor loops which need to be embedded into the ground and sealed with bitumen in order to install. Sensor loops also deteriorate over time and can be expensive and awkward to replace.

They not only make an ideal safety barrier but also add to the improved aesthetic of the station.With a height of just 7cm – Slimdrive SL NT operators are almost invisible, virtually silent in operation and can move leaf weights of up to 125kg.They are ideal for buildings with high levels of footfall and a continuous flow of people heading in and out of the building.

Integrated within the shopping centre, the bus station acts as a ‘hub and spoke’ operation for the borough’s transport network and is intended to boost economic growth by encouraging increasing visitor numbers into to the town and providing an attractive gateway.

The re-development is a partnership between Telford Shopping Centre, Arriva and Telford & Wrekin Council which secured £1.3m for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership towards the improved bus station facility.

The improvements are part of a wider programme of expansion and modernisation costing £200m and coincided with Telford 50 – the golden anniversary of the creation of Telford as a new town.

Andy Howland, Sales and Marketing Director for GEZE UK, says:“The redevelopment of Telford Bus Station has significantly improved the facilities for commuters using public transport and making it a pleasurable experience.

“We are delighted that GEZE technology has helped bring about some of this change and delivered a solution that is effective, efficient and brings real benefits to bus station operations and the people who use such an important transport hub.”

Matt Powell, Network and Transport Group Manager at Telford & Wrekin Council, comments:“The provision of intelligent access solutions at bus loading points was a key part of improving safety in the new building.The solution provided has been a great success, and helped us meet this objective without any manual intervention.”

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Refurbished bells chime on considerately The Grade I Listed St Andrew’s Church in Much Hadham, a village in Hertfordshire dating back to Saxon times, has recently refurbished its historic bells. Part of the refurbishment was to develop the dilapidated sound insulation and thermal retention to the louvres in the church tower.

A substantial reduction of the noise breakout of the bells at the boundary of the church yard was essential. The eight ringing bells in the tower were taken off-site to be refurbished and re-tuned.

Prior to them being rehung in the existing frame with new headstocks, wheels and fitting, it was recommended that secondary glazing was fitted into the louvre openings in the tower. The existing louvres are 1450mm wide and 3850mm high. Freeland Rees Roberts Architects and main contractor Hutton Construction called upon Selectaglaze; a leading designer and manufacturer of secondary glazing systems for a solution.

Prior to the installation of the secondary glazing, timber frames were fitted to each opening to accept the secondary units ensuring they could support the weight of the new glazing of around 130-140kg.

A 200mm cavity was used to enhance performance.

Selectaglaze installed eight units in the four openings of the church’s bell tower; a combination of the Series 42 fixed light units mullion coupled with the Series 80 3-pane horizontal slider with 10.8mm thick laminated glass.

Transporting the units up the bell tower posed an interesting task. The fully assembled units could not be carried up

the extremely narrow spiral stairs leading to the top of the tower. Therefore, an alternative solution was found, whereby the units were lifted 12m up with great care in sections via rope and pulley from the bottom of the tower up through a series of trapdoors across three floors.

The restoration of the bell tower has been a huge success and all work, including the secondary glazing installation. The noise of the bells no longer disturbs the residents who live nearby the church.

Thermally speaking, the U-values have also been enhanced and draughts in the bell tower have been practically eliminated.

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FGS facades selected for mixed use scheme

GEZE UK sets new standards

GEZE UK – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of door and window control systems – has set new standards by achieving the ISO 45001:2018 accreditation for Health and Safety – one of the first in the industry to gain the new award.

ISO 45001 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a management system that uses robust and effective processes for improving work safety in global supply chains and is also the world’s first international standard for occupational health and safety.The standard is expected to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.The achievement follows the company’s previous successes when it achieved ISO 9001 – quality and the ISO 14001 environmental standards.

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The landmark Sutton Point mixed use scheme has completed involving FGS’s facade design, manufacture and installation services across its three towers. FGS installed WICONA WITEC 50 aluminium curtain wall system which was specified by PRC for the top floors of each tower to provide the main feature glazing with spandrel glass and vision with glass to glass corners. For the hotel front, a curved structurally glazed screen over seven floors was specified. For the residential, office, retail and health and fitness accommodation, glazing products used included COOL-LITE SKN 165 glass with a solar control coating to reduce heat transfer without compromising light transmittance; and STADIP PROTECT, laminated safety glass which retains some residual strength when broken. * facades@fgs-uk.co.uk

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ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions leads the way in fire door safety ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland continues to lead the market by ensuring its range of door closers do not compromise fire safety regulations. At the end of 2017, several UKAS Accredited authorities withdrew certification for almost all door closers used on uninsulated metal fire doors. This left many security fire doorsets deemed non-compliant. In response to the ongoing challenges and needs in the industry, ASSA ABLOY has continued with substantial testing and standardising of its door closers. As a result, its door closers have demonstrated that use on metal fire doors is not restricted by the side of the door to which it is required and remains fully compliant with EN1634 on any uninsulated metal fire door. * customerservices@assaabloy.co.uk ( 0845 070 6713 8 www.assaabloyopeningsolutions.co.uk

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Doors & Windows

Comar 7P.i FSDX – British by design The next generation of aluminium bi-fold, folding sliding door has arrived. FSDX: Superior, stabilised rolling action with the quietest roller in the industry and improved weight bearing capacity means fit-once and reduced call outs.

FSDX eXtra Roller The stainless steel dual roller seamlessly integrates with the stainless steel running track, with a stabiliser the wheels always remain in contact with the track, which means that even if the track is slightly mis-aligned due to building tolerances the smooth rolling action is not hindered.

The weight bearing capacity is increased to 120Kg which with the FSDX’s glazing pocket of 62mm triple glazed or acoustic glass can easily be incorporated.

FSDX eXtra – Track Superior thermal performance with integrated stainless-steel rail means that low U-values and continued performance

are guaranteed. The intelligent design of the profile means the same profile is used for the jambs and the head, providing mitre frame construction and two options for site transport – preassembled or stick using pinned crimped cleats or mechanical cleats.

FSDX eXtra – Glazing The view out of the FSDX door offers the homeowner that little bit extra. With the slimmest sightlines available of 60mm, the doors maximise daylighting into the home. Maximising glazing without lacking performance the maximum width of the doors has been increased allowing door sets to be over 4m with only three doors.

FSDX eXtra – Hinges The new hinge design incorporates a central gasket strip, which actively reduces hinge gasket prep and site installation.

Even the roller pillar has been treated with consideration and pre-applied foam pads seal the roller to the door. This increases home-owner satisfaction with a draft-free solution and no call backs for the installer.

Adequate sealing between the sliding doors ensures that a long-term solution is guaranteed.

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New weight capacity for P C Henderson’s hardware P C Henderson has increased the weight capacity of its range of Rustic sliding barn door style hardware as it witnesses end users combining the hardware with a variety of unique and creative door designs.

Previously certified as an 80kg system, the company carried out extensive in-house testing on its Rustic 100 and Rustic Top Mount systems in order to increase the weight capacity to 100kg. The new capacity provides end users with the freedom and versatility to combine the hardware with virtually any door style and size.

Andrew Royle, Sales and Marketing Director at P C Henderson, comments: “Due to its timeless design features and unique aesthetic appeal, the popularity of sliding barn door style hardware shows no signs of slowing down. As popularity increases so does the creative capabilities of the end user – we’re seeing our hardware being combined with all kinds of unique and wonderful doors, from large vintage doors through to custom made

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elaborate works of art.

“Sliding doors, which span the height of a room from floor to ceiling, is also something we’re seeing a lot of, particularly in period properties with extremely high ceilings. With all of this information combined we recognised the need to increase the weight capacity of our hardware to meet customer requirements.”

Tested to 100,000 cycles, the new certification provides end users with a robust and durable system which guarantees a lifespan of 68 years, based on a 100kg door being opened/closed four times a day.

P C Henderson offers a number of barn door style sliding systems including Rustic 100, available in matt black, stainless steel and

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antique rust, which creates a traditional look with the exposed steel straps fastening down the front of the door.

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SETTING THE STANDARD FOR SCAFFOLDING NASC full contracting members operating across the UK are audited and accredited every year – so you can rest assured that their operatives are highly skilled,

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HVAC

Traditionally the merchants/distributors relied on the branded boilers to bring the installer into their sales arena

Time for the industry to make choices

Tony Gittings of Rinnai looks at the changes that have now become a permanent and developing part of the domestic heating and hot water marketplace – selling direct to the consumer, bypassing the traditional supply route.

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he change in the domestic heating and hot water marketplace is that online buying is now taking over the supply chain. The boiler manufacturers, some of them, want to sell more and more direct to the consumer.

It is as simple as that. The new route to market may well have some casualties – the merchants/distributors and installers. It may well hit installers hardest in terms of prices being driven down.

Boiler producers have traditionally made their margin at the factory gate.The merchant/ distributor may never have made the size of margins, on boilers, anywhere near as much as the manufacturers.Traditionally the merchants/ distributors relied on the branded boilers to bring the installer into their sales arena and buy all the materials for an installation and make up the margins on fittings, piping and ancillaries.

The fact that life is online now, and that almost all household expenditure goes through the web, is now cast in stone, for time being anyway.The change in consumer spending can be summed up by the following reports.

The BBC News website and the Retail Gazette recently extensive articles and reports

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on the dramatic demise of shopping centres and malls. Dead or dying high streets, zombie retailing – the clichés were wonderfully employed.

Retail Gazette quoted some very heavyweight financiers – APAM Asset Management.They reckoned that there were as many as 200 shopping centres that were financially on the edge of business existence.

Asset management firm APAM estimates that hundreds of shopping centres worth around £7bn are in danger of breaching debt covenants.This number has reportedly increased by 75% since last year, as falling market values and increasing numbers of CVAs butcher the sector.

Retail Gazette reported that APAM’s Executive Director Simon Cooke said this was in part due to lack of reinvestment by private equity owners, with the average shopping centre in the UK having changed hands or been refinanced three-and-a-half years ago.The BBC News report quoted Retail Gazette and also added in its own experts.

Mr Nelson Blackley, from the National Retail Research Knowledge Exchange Centre, said the growth of online retail in the UK had been faster than in almost any

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other retail market in the world. The demise of “major anchor stores” like BHS and Toys R Us and the rise of online shopping has caused a “downward spiral”.

“If the major anchor store moves out, that has a halo effect on other stores in that centre. It’s a downward spiral and you can’t fill shopping centres with nail bars and vape shops.”

“Some of this marketing is unofficial and not in the public domain,” he said.“It’s a trend that’s moving very quickly.You don’t necessarily want to be in the business of owning shopping centres at the moment.”

A prominent and nationally operating installer friend of mine put it this way in nicely earthy language, “I am not that old, but I remember Woolworths going out of business in the late 90s and look recently at BHS and the House of Fraser going down the plughole – massive names in retailing. As an installer I am so alive to the change in my customers buying habits.You don’t need a PhD in ‘The Blindingly Obvious’ to realise the game has changed. I think it is a matter of concentrating on the ‘new’ and not wasting time on the old ways.They are gone.”

It is not difficult to envisage that with just a few years the big brand names will be aiming everything they’ve got direct to the end-user/ consumer. But it may well be at the expense of the installer, who may well have to work on an iron-clad fixed price basis which may not be the true value of the job.

We have chosen our route many years ago and have continued during all those years to fully and total commit to the installer as our partner – we have stayed connected. Others may try to ‘re-connect.’

But it is the installer that is our future and we see nothing on the horizon likely to change that – after all, all gas fired products must, by law, be installed by a fully qualified Gas Safe person.And that means that the individual must have a high level of expertise and ‘Yes’, we deal with specification and consultants, but that is inevitable on commercial sites which require design and engineering services.

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Stafford launderette awash in cost savings Rinnai has just completed the installation of two HDC1500i continuous flow hot water heating units at a busy launderette serving businesses and the public in Stafford.

Rinnai was chosen on the recommendation of another launderette owner, in Lancashire, who praised the efficiency and major cost savings because of switching to cascaded continuous flow hot water units as they guarantee almost unlimited supplies of hot water at peak demand whilst saving on fuel costs.

Word of mouth is the best possible marketing and a site survey was duly arranged and completed to confirm the best solution in controlling operational costs and efficiencies.

The existing system was a heated stored water system – this meant that the site was paying to heat water it was not instantly using.

It was clear from the site survey that Rinnai units configured to maximise both space and energy efficiency and, critically, the system's reliability would yield seriously large cost savings to the owner.

Given that the Rinnai units were being wall mounted and externally flued, this gave extra storage space to the premises as there was no need for a dedicated plant room.

Now two HDC1500i internal mounted water heaters with secondary circulation provide hot water for 12 commercial machines, plus a sink and a wash hand basin.

Rinnai’s heavy-duty condensing range uses two heat exchangers to capture residual heat from flue gases to pre-heat incoming water, with the HDC1500i turning in 105% net efficiencies.

These figures add up to considerable on-going energy savings when compared with traditional gas fired stored water systems.

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Zehnder Group UK introduces evolutionary multi-service Foil

Innovative indoor climate solutions expert, Zehnder Group UK, is proudly unveiling its ground-breaking, multiservice Foil product, which encapsulates heating and cooling, lighting and other functions all in one product.

The Foil has been jointly engineered with lighting specialist Whitecroft, and will be targeted at schools, educational facilities and commercial buildings.

Bringing together Zehnder’s expert knowledge in radiant heating and cooling, and Whitecroft’s heritage in specialist lighting, the Foil combines all the best features of energy efficient heating and cooling, lighting and acoustics. Other services such as speakers, fire alarms, sprinklers and smoke detectors can also be easily incorporated into the design.

The panel is customisable and easy to install, with plug and play connections and simple maintenance requirements.

Developed with the installer in mind, the Foil offers simple and easy cable management, lighting module integration and easy hydraulic connection.

Product specifications:

Maximum working temperature: 80°C Maximum test pressure: 7.8 bar Maximum working pressure: 6 bar Tested to EN14037-2, EN12464 and ISO 354 standards

Product benefits:

Space saving: combining heating and cooling, lighting and acoustics in one unit Radiant panels: savings in excess of 20% vs traditional heating systems Silent operation: enhancing the quality of the learning environment for students and staff Ease of install: a single install reduces risk of delay to the building programme Simplicity: accessible for cleaning and maintenance Energy efficiency: reduces the school’s carbon footprint

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Profiles on the pulse of tile and stone trends Over the past few years, Schlüter-Systems has become a careful trend-tracker, with a stream of profile finishes to complement the latest vogues in tile and stone.

The Schlüter-TRENDLINE range of textured coatings for wall profiles was launched in 2016, carrying 10 colour options, ranging from the purest ivory right through to richly toned dark anthracite.

The coatings can be applied to Schlüter’s most popular wall profiles – Schlüter-JOLLY, -RONDEC, -QUADEC and -FINEC – with selected finishes also available for the coveshaped wall-to-floor connection profile, Schlüter-DILEX-AHK. Such is the versatility of the range, that TRENDLINE colours can be used to achieve: Natural flow (by matching to the colour of the tile or stone) Subtle complements (by selecting a tone a couple of shades away from the covering material)

Striking contrast (by picking a tone from the other end of the spectrum) 2018 saw the release of 12 new finishes for the Schlüter-JOLLY profile, providing high-quality solutions to meet the metallic trends that are proving anything but transient.

The displays of BAU 2019 demonstrated that finishes such as copper, brass and chrome are still very much at the fore of kitchen and bathroom design. Schlüter’s additions capture these trends and also include antique bronze, graphite and nickel/titanium. Satin, brushed and polished options are available across the majority of these new finishes.

Supporting the latest trends across tile, stone and brassware is a key consideration for Schlüter-Systems. The company combines quality and intuition to produce beautiful profile finish options that hit the mark.

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Daylighting fit for Kings Recent redevelopment of the food court at Kings Mall Shopping centre, on a five-acre site in London’s Hammersmith area, exposed up some interesting and complex challenges.

As part of the ongoing development, the new residential apartments above the shopping centre were being adversely affected by light pollution and lack of privacy from visitors looking through the food court atrium.

To solve this problem, owner and developer Schroders decided to install Kalwall translucent cladding around the whole of the atrium.

This screened the external courtyard above, thereby mitigating the issues around privacy, while maintaining the maximum levels of interior daylight.

Installed in a Verti-Kal pattern, the Kalwall panels complement the industrial feel of the redevelopment and its hard concrete and

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stone surfaces, while providing several benefits for shoppers and residents alike.

This project perfectly illustrates the advantages of Kalwall over traditional glazing.

Here it offers complete line-of-sight protection, maintaining privacy for the residents and controlling light pollution, while bathing the interior with diffused daylighting, regardless of the weather.The panels are lightweight but very durable with excellent resistance to impact and scratching.They are also vandal resistant with good protection against windborne debris.

In addition, Kalwall’s insulating properties mean that U-values down to 0.28 can be achieved while daylight is driven deeper into

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the interior space below, thereby reducing energy costs for both artificial lighting and temperature control.

The exterior face is colour stable and includes a UV resistant, self-cleaning surface.

This means that normal rainfall helps to keep the surface free of dust and dirt while at the same time retaining the original colour during the weathering process.All this helps to reduce the costs of maintenance and cleaning.

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Modern flooring for historic Spanish City The historic Spanish City utilised flooring solutions from Flowcrete UK in its 2018 restoration project that saw its Edwardian features brought back to life.

Starting life in 1906 as a makeshift theatre with temporary stages painted like Spanish streets, the Whitley Park area was a place for William Simcocks’ North East Toreadors group to perform.With rising popularity, the area quickly became known as Spanish City.

In the 1950s, several different leisure activities were hosted at Spanish City until it closed its doors in 2002.Almost 18 years after its closure, North Tyneside Council has reopened Spanish City and restored it to its former glory, thanks to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and its players.

First, over 500m2 of the semi-dry cementitious Isocrete K screed and Isocrete K Screed HDP was installed alongside underfloor heating, in order to provide a heavy-duty base for the resin flooring.

To pay homage to the 20th century glamour, 200m2 of the decorative seamless terrazzo system Mondéco Earth was chosen in two complementary colours to form concentric circles around the dome.The neutral colours, separated by metal borders, provided a harmonised contrast to the dark timber flooring used in the centre of the dome.

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beverages, slip resistance was incredibly important within this space. To fulfil this, 200m2 of Flowcrete UK’s Flowseal PU Matte (Ultra) with anti-slip aggregates was utilised to coat the Mondéco system, increasing onsite health and safety at no aesthetic expense.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Nature’s London theatre Troldtekt 100% wood wool acoustic panels have been used to dramatic effect at London’s famous Open Air Theatre in Regents Park.

A newly-constructed rehearsal building, designed by architect firm Reed Watt, comprises a stunning double-height dance and rehearsal studio in its centre encircled by offices, kitchen and green room.The details of the structure were specially designed to reinforce the magic of the setting in which trees, plants and sky surround the visitor.

The walls are clad with dark stained larch which helps to blur the distinction between building and landscape while creating a natural extension to the existing buildings along the edge of the site. Inside, Troldtekt wood wall panelling in natural grey also complement the natural setting while helping to dampen and keep reverberated sound to a minimum. The rehearsal studio has been acoustically rated so that the maximum noise level that can happen in the studio before being audible outside is 100dB. The acoustic studies have been carried out not only to contain the noise in the

room but also to allow the best sound quality during rehearsals hence why, to avoid reverberation, a band of troldtekt panels has been installed at high level. In particular, the panels have been slightly inclined, looking like a feather edge texture, to increase the sound waves’ change of direction.

This detail directly relates to the external timber cladding layout where it becomes a feature, leaving the small side edges of the black stained boards as natural timber, breaking down the impact of the upper level cladding.

Troldtekt panels are frequently specified as a key way to control acoustics.This is particularly true with spaces like this which are full of ‘hard’ surfaces where sound waves will bounce causing distraction and reduced concentration.

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Polyflor products are a healthy addition to InHealth expansion

Multi-million pound development project puts best foot forward

Polyflor’s Expona Commercial and Polysafe Arena flooring ranges were selected for the expansion of InHealth’s community endoscopy service in Oxfordshire with the opening of an additional state-ofthe-art Community Health Clinic in Bicester. InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions.

Its aim is to make healthcare better by delivering on a continuous improvement cycle across its range of tests, scans-and examinations.

Installed by The Commercial Flooring Co. of Bicester, Polyflor Expona Commercial in Blue Recycled Wood was used for the staffroom and kitchen area, with the shade Painted Cement across the reception and entrance. A great addition to the development, it is ideally suited to heavy commercial areas within the retail, leisure, office, education and healthcare sectors. Replicating the beauty of natural timber and uniqueness of concrete, these shades offer an original and unique Expona Commercial design.

A £140m shopping and leisure park in Northamptonshire has used Antislip Plus Smooth decking from Marley to provide a durable and effective external anti-slip surface for visitors. Rushden Lakes offers over 400,000ft2 of retail and restaurant accommodation, together with leisure activities which are all set against the backdrop of a lake. Since opening in 2017, the shopping centre and nature reserve has welcomed more than 4.5 million visitors. As part of the project, more than 500,000ft2 of Marley’s Antislip Plus Smooth decking was used at the retail park development, creating a linear length of around 40km.The timber decking boards are specifically designed to provide a durable and effective external anti-slip surface to minimise any risk of slipping. Marley’s Antislip Plus uses a unique formula of resin-based aggregate inserts, which are injected into the deck board grooves. For the smooth boards required by this project, grooves are specially machined into the boards to receive the inserts.They are treated to protect the decking and suit the project requirements.

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Magply boards carry K-Rend finish to complete housing development An exclusive residential development in Hambledon, Surrey, is making use of 12mm Magply boards, supplied

by Elliotts Builders Merchants, as the carrier for a proprietary sprayed render system, as one of the main exterior finishes to a highly insulated structure based on the use of Structural Insulated Panels or SIPS. The project is being undertaken by Hawksmoor Homes with OSP from Farnham being the architectural consultancy responsible for the design work, while Brighton-based Fullers Plastering is providing a supply and fit package for the exterior rendering.

The stylish three- and four-bedroom, two-storey properties present a traditional outward appearance, with clay roof tiles above the elevations of handmade bricks and highly weatherproof K-Rend panels.The latter is applied to the 12mm Magply modified MgO boards, screwed to 50 x 50mm timbers fixed

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at 600mm centres across the SIPs structure.

Significantly, the architect’s specifications leave the specialist sub-contractor free to utilise any render carrier board approved by the system manufacturer.

Simon, the site foreman for Fullers Plastering, commented: “Our company covers a range of project types, right along the South Coast and up across London and we have employed a variety of carrier boards in the past.This is the second time I have used Magply – Fullers having made the switch because it is an easier board to cut and fix, while it also takes the HP12 base

coat very well.This is sprayed at a 4mm thickness and given a notched finish before the reinforcement mesh is set in and then a second layer is applied and given a sponge finish before being left to cure for 14 days.

That is then primed and given a TC 15, 1.5mm grain size K-Rend top coat.”

Despite offering good adhesion for the decorative render system, Magply boards are very moisture resistant thanks to their modified MgO formulation that also represents an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB sheets.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation The network is monitored regularly, and all approved installers must go through an online process designed by Aquarian

The approval process is designed to ensure that all installers can prove their understanding of the installation of Gebrik

Cladding supplier leads the way with installer network An Approved Installer Network created by an external cladding supplier as a way of ensuring the correct installation of its products is continuing to prove a big hit.

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quarian Cladding Systems created its unique Approved Installers Network for its Gebrik Cladding System to add value to its supply chain and show a commitment as a responsible supplier.

Since its launch, main contractors have been bowled over by the initiative, which Aquarian do not charge for and it considers key to adding value to its service.

According to Chris Gill,Aquarian Cladding’s Installer Support, it’s a real selling point not only for the company, but the product itself.

“We launched our Approved Installer Network two years ago, long before Hackitt’s ‘Golden Thread’ recommendations, and the main contractors we work with regularly tell us of the benefit and value of it,” said Chris.

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“Our Gebrik system is popular and to install it, a main contractor would need to engage with our installer network, who have been through a vetting process and, thanks to our guidance, know how to install the system in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

“At tender stage, we will typically propose a selection of companies from our list, which now contains more than 60 companies.

“The contractor can then negotiate directly with them in the knowledge they are working with companies that have proven experience. Warranties and certification are dependent on using approved installers.”

The network is monitored regularly, and all approved installers must go through an online

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process designed by Aquarian, which requires the completion of a questionnaire, which must be 100% correct, to prove installers understand how to install in accordance with instructions and product certification.

Typically, this follows training provided by Aquarian or by ‘next generation’ supervisors who were first trained by Aquarian.

All new members are provided with a photo-ID card and branded T-shirt as evidence of their credentials.

The approval process is designed to ensure that all installers can prove their understanding of the installation of Gebrik, will abide by a code of conduct and have access to a forum where they can share best practice with other members.

If the installer does not follow appropriate guidance or does not remedy application errors, then they are effectively ‘yellow carded’ and, if it happens again, they will be removed from the network.

Chris added: “As a responsible supplier it’s important to provide peace of mind to all stakeholders that our cladding systems are only installed by knowledgeable and responsible companies and operatives, so they are installed correctly at all times. It’s a network we are very proud of.”

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation BMI crowns the highest building in the West Country Ravago insulation at heart of Bloomberg HQ Every aspect of Bloomberg, London, was conceived with shared values of innovation, sustainability and well-being.

Behind its handsome sandstone exterior and bronze window fins, Ravago Building Solutions’ XENERGY and FLOORMATE thermal insulation were installed to help maintain the building’s sustainable ambitions and outstanding BREEAM rating. XENERGY SLP is a flame-retarded, XPS roof insulation product, which achieves significantly improved lambda insulation performance and delivers a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than five. It has an A+ BRE Green Guide Rating and is BBA certified. In addition, the high compressive strength of FLOORMATE insulation products is high load bearing and resistant to moisture and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

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Despite its 78m height, coastal location and exposure to heavy rain, all of the roofs of Beckley Point, Plymouth, are guaranteed for 20 years thanks to the specification and installation support service provided by BMI UK & Ireland. The specification for the roof went through several iterations from being fully bonded with ballast right the way through to the highly engineered final specification which used a BMI Icopal mechanically-fixed bituminous built-up roof (BUR) system, with a mineral cap sheet reinforced by adhesive bonding to the insulation beneath. The seven-step BMI specification service provided Beckley Point with its crucial roof systems guarantee. * marketingukandi@bmigroup.com

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SikaBit completes Sika’s flat roofing portfolio with new bitumen range Along with its liquid-applied and single ply roofing membranes, Sika has now launched the SikaBit range of bituminous roofing systems, which has been developed to answer the requirements of National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Safe2Torch guidelines. With a fully BBA-approved range of torch-on and self-adhesive bituminous membranes, SikaBit provides a total solution for a high-performance waterproof roof build-up, comprising an air & vapour control layer (AVCL), underlay and a hard-wearing cap sheet. The SikaBit Pro bituminous membrane range includes flamefree detailing options for completely Safe2Torch-compliant roof installations, along with a root-resistant offer for green roof applications and a solution for inverted roofs. * sales@uk.sika.com

Magply boards cover superfast steel framing system A cutting edge residential project in Essex is making use of Magply boards for both the internal lining and exterior cladding treatment to an innovative lightweight steel framing system, demonstrating the widely specified fire resistant product’s multiple attributes. The four bedroom newbuild and extensions to a neighbouring existing property are being carried out by SP&J Construction, in a joint venture with Uni-Frame and the ARG Group. The UniFrame system includes diagonal ties which are tensioned on site. Magply is often used by timber frame manufacturers to take the racking loads for their buildings as well as to provide fire protection in close proximity to other properties.

Externally the Magply boards are being covered with a vapour barrier and a 100mm layer of high performance foam insulation.

On top of this, at first floor level, a resin based render system is being applied, featuring a base coat, reinforcement mesh, and two more layers: including the finish coat which is available in some 3000 different colour options.

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Sika Sarnafil helps realise architect’s stunning roof design An inspiring new sports facility, featuring a striking Sika Sarnafil single ply membrane roof, has just been completed at St. George’s Weybridge, a Roman Catholic co-educational nursery, private day school and 6th form college in Surrey. Designed by global architectural practice Scott Brownrigg, the roof needed to achieve 30m clear spans across the main hall and the design needed to be clever and sensitive to the fact that the site’s location sits within the green belt. It also required a flexible and durable waterproofing solution to ensure the building leaves a lasting legacy for future generations of Georgians. Sarnafil worked closely with the architects and contractors to develop a specification that not only had the correct U-value, but was also compatible with the Cross Laminated Timber roof build-up and ancillary roof mounted systems used, such as Photovoltaics, Latchways, a built-in gutter and upstands for roof openings.

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Striking transformation for Aldgate Square As part of a major £23m regeneration project backed by the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL), Aldgate Square has been totally transformed.

dentified as an area needing support to promote regeneration in 2008, Aldgate Square was designed to remove barriers between communities, and is now the first public space for the area’s multicultural residents, and one of the largest public spaces in the Square Mile.

Taking over seven years to complete, this award-winning site has transformed the movement of vehicles and people.Through the inclusion of improved cycle routes, reduction in traffic and the planting of 71 trees, the air quality in the space has significantly improved, signalling the importance of investing in highquality public spaces.

Featuring a striking pavilion designed by Make Architects, the Square also utilises Marshalls’ Scoutmoor Natural Stone paving to great effect.

The muted grey and brown tones enhance the feeling of openness throughout the area, as well as perfectly complementing the unusual copper tones of the Corten steel pavilion roof.

Marshalls Scoutmoor Yorkstone is a popular paving choice throughout London thanks to its versatile colour, impressive technical performance, and class-leading slip resistance.

Sourced from Marshalls’ quarry in Lancashire, the stone is the strongest type of Yorkstone available in the UK. Bespoke Portuguese Tarvos Granite Seating Units were also employed to create a remarkable centrepiece within the square, allowing a large area for residents and visitors to congregate.Tarvos is an elegant silver grey granite with delicate pigmentation that has been supplied across the country by Marshalls as paving, setts and bespoke masonry.

The square is the centrepiece which unites two listed buildings – Sir John Cass’s Foundation Primary School and St Botolph without Aldgate Church. As part of the redevelopment, the churchyard gardens were redesigned and enlarged to bring focus back to this historic building, creating a snaking pathway to the entrance.

Marshalls Scoutmoor paving, edging, setts, steps and wall cladding flow into this space from the square creating a harmonious aesthetic.The gardens are rich with high-quality planting, providing a secluded and calming space in the midst of a chaotic city.

Transformational projects such as Aldgate Square and St Botolph’s Church form a key part of achieving the Mayor’s Transport Strategy which sets out a long-term ambition to create more beautiful, accessible and peoplefriendly streets across London, that everyone can enjoy spending time and being active.

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Transparent protection The effects created by perforated metal can be truly stunning as demonstrated by a new development situated in the historic city of York.

Powdertech Corby has recently completed work on a multi-storey car park in York’s Hungate where the design has used the beauty of natural metal complemented by protection offered by a tinted semi-transparent coating.

The car park exterior facade is a combination of perforated and solid aluminium panels orientated to create a flowing display.

The designers wanted to retain the visibility of the grain in the surface of the aluminium and therefore needed a protective coating that would not mask this subtle pattern.

Powdertech applied a semi-transparent polyester coating, referred to as a lacquer.

Lacquers are available in many shades and

provide the same level of protection as opaque architectural powder coatings.To remain in keeping with the pale gold shades of the stone throughout York, a pale bronze lacquer was selected. A total of 684 panels were coated – 1800m2 of metal.

“We have close relationships with the leading powder manufacturers who specialise in custom powders and shades,” said Richard

Besant, Director of Powdertech.“All the powders we use are of architectural quality and provide excellent weather resistance and colour stability.”

8 www.powdertechcorby.co.uk * pcl@powdertech.co.uk ( 01536

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Cistermiser helps to conserve water at Cambridge Assessment’s new HQ Deanestor awarded £3m education furniture contract

Deanestor – one of the leading furniture and fit-out specialists – has been awarded its largest ever contract in the education sector.The £3m project is for the manufacture and supply of furniture, fittings and equipment for the new £55m Inverurie Community Campus – one of the largest school construction projects in Scotland. 360 rooms across the campus will be furnished in just 26 weeks, including science, food and design technology departments, specialist SEN facilities, general teaching spaces and more. Fitted furniture will include 1950m of shelving, 670m of laminate and laboratory worktops, 400 base and wall storage units, bag stores, over 80 teaching walls, and more than 500 items of metalwork.

8 www.deanestor.co.uk/schools * enquiries@deanestor.com ( 01623 420041

Washrooms at The Triangle – the prestigious new international headquarters of exams group Cambridge Assessment – feature the latest infrared water management technology from Cistermiser. 96 Cistermiser Direct Flush ‘Discreet’ infrared urinal flush control valves (DFDs) have been installed in The Triangle’s 20 washrooms by M&E sub-contractor Allied Mechanical Services, the main contractor being construction company Bouygues.The Direct Flush automatically flushes the individual urinal after use, using as little as 0.5L of water each time.This ensures high levels of hygiene from the minimum volume of water. * sales@cistermiser.co.uk

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Vortice launches void mounted centralised extract unit Vortice is delighted to introduce the new Vort Platt HCS, compact centralised mechanical ventilation unit into its range.Vortice understands that maintaining a good indoor air quality especially in student accommodation is paramount and has therefore launched the Vort Platt HCS to address many of these requirements. Suitable for a kitchen and two additional wet rooms, this ERP compliant unit is of slimline profile, fitting easily into many void spaces and is self-balancing; therefore installation will be quicker and easier. The Vort Platt HCS also has adjustable humidity sensors which will boost when the relative humidity in the room exceeds a certain level, maintaining a comfortable internal environment. * sales@vortice.ltd.uk

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York Hospital again chooses Rinnai hot water heating units Clifton Park Hospital in York, advised by A J Gastech, has chosen Rinnai to upgrade its hot water heating system to meet the increasing demand whilst staying economically and environmentally efficient.

Clifton Park Hospital, opened in 2006, has first-class medical facilities including 24 beds, two theatres, a day case unit, a large outpatient department with X-ray facilities and on-site physiotherapy, including a small gym area. In 2018, the hospital opened a new outpatient department with 11 consulting rooms, two treatment rooms and X-ray facilities.

Clifton Park prides itself on offering exceptional care and service to all its patients and currently has a 5-star rating on NHS Choices, 4- star rating on Google and 4.7 rating on Facebook reviews. In the most recent survey – NHS Family & Friend’s Test, 100% of inpatients and 98% of outpatients recommend the hospital.

The new water heating system features three Rinnai HDC 1200i plus a 500L cylinder.

A Rinnai HD50i looked after the hot water demand for 10 years, without missing a beat, but due to expansion at the hospital a new bespoke system was required.

The decision was taken to upgrade to more energy efficient condensing hot water heaters and incorporate the 500 litre storage vessel to give the hospital a means of dealing with peak hour demands.

The heating engineer contractor, A J Gastech, was given just a 14 hour window in which to remove the existing system and replace it with the new one. This was achieved with a bit of time to spare, such is the expertise and professionalism of A J Gastech.

The Rinnai HDC 1200i continuous model is for use on all high demand sites as it is

easily capable of delivering 2000L per hour.

It guarantees unparalleled levels of efficiency and hot water delivery for the end user whilst streamlining installations and guaranteeing future regulatory compliance.

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Advanced invites visitors to experience Firex’s largest ever exhibition zone

Simple orientation mark enhances classic Ancon serrated washer design

Advanced is set to showcase its latest products at Firex International 2019 as it forms part of the annual event’s largest ever exhibition zone. A leader in the design, manufacture and supply of intelligent fire systems, Advanced, alongside fire brands Apollo, Argus, FFE and Klaxon have joined together to form the Fire Solutions Sector at this year’s Firex International, 18 to 20 June.Visitors to Advanced’s striking stand (FX610) at the Fire Solutions Sector can expect to learn more about the industry’s unbeatable multiprotocol MxPro 5 fire alarm panel for the UK and its Axis EN intelligent fire system for export markets, both of which recently received FM Approval to the EN54 standard. Axis AX, the manufacturer’s UL 864 system, will also be on display which includes synchronised fire audio and ground-breaking smoke control solution, DynamixSmoke.

As a new attraction integrated into its stand, Advanced will offer delegates to the exhibition a ‘sneak-peak’ at some of its latest innovations inside its Product Discovery Lab.

Ancon has made a simple improvement to one of its smallest, but most utilised, stainless steel building components to benefit installers of its masonry support systems. An orientation guide, in the form of two horizontal square ridges, has been incorporated into the design of the classic serrated washer that Ancon supplies with its masonry support brackets. The square ridges, added to the back of the washer, correspond to the line of the serrations on the opposite side that faces away from the user during installation. The new design makes it quicker and easier for installers to orientate the serrated washer correctly. Users do not need to view the serrated face before installing the washer and can quickly identify how best to correct any rotation that may occur as the fixing bolt is tightened.

The improved design also enables site supervisors to verify the correct orientation of washers along a line of installed brackets with a quick visual check.

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Hauraton high capacity drainage systems installed at Port Sunderland The Port of Sunderland now boasts some impressive infrastructure and associated services.

Municipally owned and situated on the south side of the River Wear, the latest wharf facilities now allow for multi materials handling.

A fleet of fork lift trucks, from 4 tonne to 29 tonne capacity, have a wide range of attachments to meet all cargo handling requirements. Additionally, a drop-sided

HGV, an articulated tractor unit and two 40-tonne low-loaders are also available for transportation of cargoes within the port estate.

Designed to resist the rigours of site work, 180m of Hauraton RECYFIX HICAP 8000 high-capacity channels were installed to drain the wharf area. Factory fitted with

14mm wide slotted ductile iron inlets, the channels comply with a loading class of F900 so can easily take the weight of the fully laden vehicles employed.

Importantly, once installed the complete channel system is highly resilient to the twisting forces imposed by their wheels.

The RECYFIX HICAP 1m channels used each have a water capacity of 171.4 litres so the 180m channel system installed is able to accept a water volume of 30852 litres. Trash boxes to match the channels were also supplied.

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McAvoy wins place on new £500m public sector framework

Innovative range of Marano railings launched by F.H. Brundle

A new range of innovative and easy-toinstall railings has been unveiled by railing supplier F.H. Brundle.The stunning Marano railings include pre-assembled aluminium posts, available in square and round profile, with a satin anodised finish.The system can be installed with or without a rectangular or oval top rail. Quick and simple to install, the railings are fully engineered to meet the requirements of most applications.

The railings are complemented by the new Marano Contemporary range with glass panels or slats, offering style and sophistication without compromising views.

8 www.fhbrundle.co.uk * marketing@brundle.com ( 01708 253545

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) – one of the largest public sector procurement organisations in the UK – has awarded four lots on its new £500m Modular Building Solutions framework to The McAvoy Group. McAvoy will provide bespoke modular buildings and interim hire facilities with a particular focus on education and healthcare.The framework covers public buildings such as facilities for the emergency services, MOD, community centres, offices, care homes, student accommodation and other residential schemes.The advantages of offsite construction for new public sector facilities are proven and clear. McAvoy can reduce the build programmes by up to 50% for earlier occupation and offer significant quality improvements. * info@mcavoygroup.com

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Offsite Solutions achieves NICEIC electrical accreditation Offsite Solutions has become one of the first bathroom pod manufacturers in the UK to achieve NICEIC Approved Contractor accreditation for electrical installations. The Offsite Solutions electrical testing team demonstrated that they meet the stringent industry standards and regulations for the factory installation of electrics in bathroom pods after a detailed assessment was carried out by NICEIC. Its qualified supervisors have been assessed for competence in inspection and testing in accordance with BS 7671. The completed electrical installation of every Offsite Solutions bathroom pod undergoes a full function and resistance test carried out by a NICEIC-approved electrician. Test certificates are then provided to the contractor for both electrics and plumbing. * info@offsitesolutions.com

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