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Voice of the Industry

All aboard for successful infrastructure:

Experts explore the latest regulations and

whistleblowers and what the industry

Partnership secures two significant

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arch marks the month of Britain’s expected divorce from the European Union. 29th March 2019 is a date clearly marked in many diaries, and a moment the entire nation has been waiting for, in the hope of the elimination of uncertainty from across the country. On the run-up to the predicted departure, much scepticism lingers in the air within the industry. FC&A will be welcoming professionals from within the industry to submit their commentary and advice to architects and specifiers of building materials post-Brexit. If you’re interested in commenting on the impact of Brexit over the following months, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Moving on to this month’s content, FC&A moves away from Britain and over to the Netherlands.The 90m-high Pontsteiger building, also dubbed the Golden Gate of Amsterdam, is a truly awe-inspiring project. Positioned at the end of a 200m-long dam, the large building consists of a U-shaped, six-storey base structure elevated by 7m, enveloping a waterside plaza. CARLISLE CM Europe talks about how its EPDM products were used for waterproofing the facade and walkways.Turn to page 28 to discover the benefits CARLISLE CM Europe’s EPDM products brought to the Golden Gate of Amsterdam.

It is with great sadness that I announce this issue as my last as Editor at Mixed Media Information. It has been a delight featuring brand new innovations, projects and ideas that plan to change the face of the architectural and construction sector, and I wish you all the best for the future. As I move on to pastures new, I’ll pass you back to Mixed Media’s former Editor-in-Chief, Hannah Woodger (whom many may remember previously as Frackiewicz). For all editorial enquiries, Hannah can be contacted via hannah@mixedmediainfo.com.

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Contents

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News

Features

10 Industry Updates:

20 Build Focus:

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

26 Legal & Business:

Daniel Tucker, Systems Product Manager at BMI UK & Ireland, discusses the NFRC’s Safe2Torch campaign and the associated manufacturer support for the scheme.

Portfolio 42 Fornebubanen

metro line, Oslo: Zaha Hadid Architects and A_Lab have won the architectural competition to design the Fornbuporten and Fornebu Senter stations in Oslo – one of the capital’s largest infrastructure projects. Here, FC&A explores the proposals.

Refurb & Retrofit: This month’s focus, Refurb & Retrofit, centres on British Standards BS 5543 from Klober, and BS 8612 from BMI.

24 Voice of the Industry:

Brian Moore, the BBA’s Deputy CEO, looks into the complexities, difficulties and commitments often faced by whistleblowers.

Here, he explains how the BBA is raising the profile of today’s whistleblowers to ensure their value is appreciated.

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32 Fire Protection & Safety:

Paul Goggins, Specification Manager for UAP, explains how architects and specifiers can balance performance and aesthetics when specifying fire door hardware.

34 CAD & BIM:

Nick Sacke, Head of IoT and Products at Comms365, talks of the innovations leading the trends and the investments of tomorrow that will enable the construction industry’s digital future.

28 Building Envelope: RCI:

This month’s Build Focus comes from the Netherlands’ stunning capital, Amsterdam. In this feature, FC&A talks to CARLISLE CM Europe about how its EPDM products were used for waterproofing the facade and walkways of the remarkable 90m-high Pontsteiger building, also dubbed as the Golden Gate of Amsterdam.

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FC&A rounds up the latest industry news

In Brief SWA celebrates 25th anniversary

This year, Sarah Wigglesworth Architects (SWA) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a series of curated events entitled SWA25.

Taking place throughout the year, they showcase its progressive work to date, and its plans looking ahead. SWA is a pioneering and award-winning architectural practice that specialises in designing for sustainable communities and has been exploring what it means to make an environmentally conscious architecture since its inception in 1994.The events of SWA25 take stock of and celebrate past projects, reflecting on what has been achieved and learned, debate current issues facing the built environment as they impact on architects, and explore the future direction of the practice.

The SWA25 events include an artist residency, an exhibition and a roundtable discussion on education.

To tie in with the London Festival of Architecture in June, SWA will also host a charity cycle tour around a number of its projects from East London to Kingston and will be hosting an open studio in place of its regular building tours.

AIRC Architects appointed to boost Cranfield University campus

The architectural practice behind the multi-award-winning Aerospace Integrated Research Centre (AIRC) at Cranfield University has designed four new buildings on the Bedfordshire campus. CPMG Architects is delivering a new Agri-Informatics facility, Water Sciences Building, an extension to the existing Pilot hall, and a new fire station to enhance research and learning facilities for staff, students and visitors as part of a 25-year masterplan. A ground-breaking Agri-Informatics facility will create a new home for the university’s National Soil Inventory. The £2.2m development will consolidate data and resources – including samples and maps from around the world – into a leading centre for soil science and data analysis.

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BRE announces winners of the BREEAM Awards 2019 BRE has announced the winners of its BREEAM Awards 2019 at a gala event held at the London Hilton Bankside Hotel.

An annual fixture for built environment professionals, the awards recognise excellence in the sustainable building arena.

This year’s gala event was hosted by one of the BBC’s leading Correspondents, David Shukman.

The winners include the most innovatively sustainable

BREEAM-rated buildings of the previous 12 months from the UK and countries as far afield and diverse as Cuba, Romania, Norway and for the first ever year, China.The awards also recognise the high achievements of BREEAM assessors and socially responsible investment

through a continuing partnership with GRESB which is now in its second year.

The BREEAM awards cover a variety of sectors including residential, retail, industrial, education and healthcare as well as project types such as new build, refurbishment and in-use.

gpad appoints Charlotte Docherty

SGP consolidates BIM capabilities

gpad london has strengthened its senior team by appointing experienced Architect Charlotte Docherty as Associate. A RIBA-registered architect with over 10 years’ experience within the hospitality, commercial, residential and higher education sectors, Charlotte has worked on a mix of adaptive reuse, conservation and ground-up projects. Charlotte embodies gpad’s core values; her key skills include high-quality design through all project stages, responsive client liaison with a deep understanding of client drivers as well as a critical, collaborative approach which encourages continuous learning.

Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) has reinforced its commitment to BIM best practice by promoting James Blood to the post of BIM Manager. James joined SGP in 2018 as BIM CoOrdinator, bringing over 20 years’ experience in architecture and BIM, including establishing business strategies, and structuring, defining and implementing architectural service provision with open BIM standards, methodologies, technologies and processes at the core. James has acted as model and information manager on live collaborative BIM projects and fulfilled both these roles on the Dudley Advance2 FE College facility, the first IPI project in the UK.

Sports and leisure firm names new director

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LK2, the rapidly expanding firm of architects, sports and leisure specialists, has appointed ‘industry heavyweight’ Tracey Francis as Director.Tracey, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the sports world, will lead LK2’s development strategy to manage an increased demand for strategic project management in sport, leisure, community and commercial projects. With a proven track record in sport and community initiatives, Tracey has worked within leading bodies such as ECB, Sport England, and a number of local authorities and cricketing organisations.

Industry Updates The 2019 BREEAM Award-winning buildings were:

In Brief

Bloomberg Building, UKRegional Award – Western Europe Wronia 31, Poland Regional Award – Central and Eastern Europe Cofco Landmark, China Regional Award – Asia Hotel Quebrada 17, Cuba Regional Award – Americas Unilever Food Innovation Centre, Netherlands Commercial Project – Design Stage Award Deloitte, UK Commercial Project – Post Construction Award BINARIUM Business Centre, Romania Commercial Project – In Use Award Ny Horten Videregående Skole, Norway Public Sector Project – Design Stage Award National College for High Speed Rail, UK Public Sector Project – Post Construction Award Tabellen 4, Sweden Public Sector Project – In Use Award Falconhoven L-Blok Apartments, Belgium Homes – Design Stage Award The Hoover Building, UK Home Post Construction Award.

The RIBA responds to the CCC report

“It’s a real pleasure to highlight and applaud the ‘best of the best’ buildings across the globe,” comments Dr Shamir Ghumra, BREEAM Director at BRE. “They reflect an exceptional commitment to sustainable construction in a variety of ways and epitomise the value that BREEAM certification brings to projects at all stages of a building’s lifecycle. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees.”

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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) responded to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC)’s report: ‘UK housing: Fit for the future?’. RIBA Chief Executive, Alan Vallance, said: “This report underscores the urgent need for Government action to address the energy performance of the UK’s building stock. We desperately need a new approach that includes a comprehensive plan for improving the energy efficiency of our homes and offices. A number of themes highlighted by the CCC will be familiar to anyone with experience of the construction sector: low standards, a lack of enforcement of Building Regulations and a culture of cost-cutting that leaves others to pick up the bill later down the line. While culture change can deliver some improvements, ultimately we need Government to make significant changes. From recommitting to a zero-carbon standard for new homes, to mandating the use of postoccupancy evaluation in all public contracts – the Government has a number of opportunities to show the leadership that has so far been lacking.”

BSRIA comments on Government’s Clean Air Strategy

BSRIA has responded to the Government’s Clean Air Strategy, in which wood burning stoves and open fires face new restrictions in a “world-leading” plan to combat air pollution in England. The Government pledges to set a “bold, new goal” to reduce particulates across “much of the country” by 2030. Allan Wilson, Test Engineer at BSRIA, said: “BSRIA and its members are working hard and fast to reduce emissions in wood-burning stoves.

Indeed, in recent years, BSRIA has provided consultancy and testing services to assist new members and industry products meet future requirements. Much improved appliances are already being produced that meet the high standards coming in 2022.

The strategy makes a good start and heads in the right direction.

BSRIA calls on Government to reach deeper into the causes of pollution and continues to press forward in making real reductions to encourage sustainable clean combustion.”

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Fornebubanen metro line, Oslo

ZHA and A_Lab (Norway) to build two stations on the Fornebubanen metro Zaha Hadid Architects and A_Lab have won the architectural competition to design the Fornbuporten and Fornebu Senter stations, two of the six stations planned for the new Fornebubanen metro line in Oslo.

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The new 8km Fornebubanen metro line will run in a sub-surface tunnel connecting Majorstuen interchange station in Oslo’s city centre to Fornebu Senter on the peninsula. The Fornebubanen line will include six new stations: Skøyen, Vækerø, Lysaker, Fornebuporten, Flytårnet and Fornebu Senter from where the journey to Majorstuen in the city will take approximately 12 minutes.

The entrances at either end of the new Fornbuporten station define two distinct civic spaces at street level. To the south, a layered, orthogonal pavilion and public piazza extend the Cartesian geometries of its surrounding urban fabric. To the north, an oval canopy sits within the natural landscape of the community park in which it is located. These contrasting geometries continue below ground to merge along the length of the station’s platforms. Both entrance pavilions reflect the full spectrum of scattered light that varies with the ever-changing Oslo sky.

Atmospheric lighting throughout the station fluctuates in tune with the time of day to enhance passengers’ wellbeing.

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Fornebubanen metro line, Oslo

Project Team: ExArchitect: Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) ZHA Directors: Patrik Schumacher, Gianluca Racana ZHA Project Directors: Ludovico Lombardi, Daniel Fiser ZHA Design Team (Fornabu Senter station): Davide Del Giudice, Roberto Vangeli, Kate Revyakina, Pauline Gidoin, Shahd Abdelmoneim ZHA Design Team (Fornbuporten station): Michael Rogers, Roberto Vangeli, Marko Gligorov, Sofia Amodio Local Architect: A_Lab A_Lab Director: Geir Haaversen A_Lab Design Team: Christopher James, Laurence Antelme, Jonas AlbĂŚk Christensen

Structural Engineering (Fornabu Senter station): BuroHappold

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Inspired by Norway’s mountainous landscapes and fjords that have been eroded over millennia, the Fornebu Senter station’s design carves canyons and spaces for the flow of people. Echoing this concept of reimagined glacial landscapes, public plazas at street level transform fluidly into entrances at either end of the station, becoming meeting places for their new community with a distinct architectural identity.

Gianluca Racana, Director of Zaha Hadid Architects, said: “It is an honour to be selected by the jury to build two stations in this design competition with many talented architectural practices.The Fornebubanen will be a vital new transport link for the city.”

Geir Haaversen, General Manager and founder of A_Lab, said: “People have been waiting for the Fornebubanen for a long time.

The design of these stations will be crucial for the development of their locations.”

The competition jury assessed anonymous proposals from 14 different teams, stating the design of Fornebu Senter station demonstrated a vibrancy and enthusiasm for designing civic space.The jury also cited the Fornbuporten station proposal as expressing an innovative way of working with light.

Ludovico Lombardi and Daniel Fiser, Zaha Hadid Architects’ Project Directors, said: “We look forward to collaborating with A_Lab on this important project.Together we aim to deliver the most accessible stations that will also enhance the public realm.”

One of Oslo’s largest infrastructure projects, construction of the Fornebubanen is planned to begin in 2020 with completion of the new metro line scheduled for 2025.

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January 31st 2018 saw the introduction of BS 8612: Dry-fixed Ridge, Hip and Verge Systems for Slating and Tiling, which frames minimum performance requirements for dryfix roofing components: establishing that they are both fit for purpose and are delivered with sufficient information to ensure correct installation. One year on, Dr Kevin Ley, Head of Technical Services & Residential Technical Standards, BMI UK & Ireland; briefly reprises the detail of this important standard.

The publication of BS 8612 was a response to an increasing number of dry-fix systems failures, particularly dry verge.The introduction of BS 5534: 2014 led to an increase in the move from

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Breathable underlays had been historically problematic, with new homes being found to have roof space condensation.

The problem was understanding the definition of ‘breathable’ – just because an underlay was permeable to water vapour; it doesn’t mean it is air permeable too.

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There’s something in the air BS 5534:2014 for slating and tiling now recognises that air permeable underlays can take the place of ventilation in a cold roof, if that underlay meets minimum performance standards. Nick King, part of the training team at Klober, explains.

The update to the standard published last February, now states minimum air permeability figures included for underlays, allowing them to be used without any other ventilation in a cold roof. This is potentially good news: pick the right underlay, and there’s no need to spend time and money on additional ventilation at the ridge.

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problematic, with new homes being found to have roof space condensation.

The problem was understanding the definition of ‘breathable’ – just because an underlay was permeable to water vapour; it doesn’t mean it is air permeable too.

In 2011, the NHBC added a clause that said that high-level roof void ventilation equivalent to a 5mm continuous slot at or near the ridge should be used when installing vapour permeable underlays. In 2012 they went further, saying underlay certified as ‘both vapour and air open’ could be used without ventilation, providing manufacturers could prove it enabled ventilation levels equivalent to the 5mm gap.

2018’s amendment to BS 5534 set down a specific value for air permeability: a low resistance to water vapour underlay must have a water vapour resistance not more than 0.25 MNs/g, combined with an air permeability of not less than 20m3/m2h at 50 Pa. Happily, Klober’s Permo air meets this definition. It has a water vapour resistance of 0.045MNs/g, and when it comes to air resistance, tests at the BRE delivered results of 63m3/m2 hr at 50 pascals.

All in all, the choice of a vapour and air permeable underlay will often be the right choice for the specifier. As well as time and materials saved, it means a house can be watertight sooner, with all the benefits to a project this brings.

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Voice of the Industry

Brian Moore is the BBA’s Deputy CEO

Upholding the role of whistleblowers The BBA is a well-known and respected certification body which, through its testing, inspection and approvals activity, has been supporting innovation in the construction products industry for more than 50 years.

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here anyone has concern about a BBA-certificated product or system, there is evidence that people will make a complaint or provide information in confidence that enables the BBA to inquire and act to address problems.

But, as Brian Moore, the BBA’s Deputy CEO, noted: “We are approached by people who want to raise wider concerns about malpractice that do not relate to the BBA. We often can’t deal with their concerns but don’t think this is a satisfactory situation.”

Legal arrangements for the protection of whistleblowers are tied to employment rights and legislation which provide for a large number of ‘prescribed’ bodies to whom a person can make a complaint, depending on the subject matter. But as Mr Moore commented:“We were surprised at how

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complex the law is where protection for the whistleblower only kicks-in if a disclosure is made to the right ‘prescribed’ entity. Problems can arise in cases where an allegation relates to a product manufactured in one location, assembled in another, distributed from another and perhaps installed nationally or internationally.The headquarters of the organisation – where key evidence and information may be found – could be located outside the UK.A bewildering array of ‘prescribed’ bodies could be involved, many of which are resource-strapped and may themselves lack the ‘reach’ to address the whole problem. It takes a huge commitment from a whistleblower to take this road, and I fear that many are put off by the complexities and difficulties of the process.”

Yet the role of whistleblowers in keeping an industry malpractice-free is invaluable,

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and the BBA is raising the profile of whistleblowers to ensure that their value is appreciated. “Of course, not every allegation from every whistleblower is well-founded, so keeping an open mind is essential,” added Mr Moore. “But where malpractice is happening, there is seldom anyone better placed to identify it than a concerned employee.This is why it is in everyone’s interests to have a clear, simple and well-coordinated approach to managing whistleblowers’ information.”

Favourite amongst the BBA’s proposals is establishing a ‘co-ordinating mechanism’ to help certification bodies like the BBA and the existing arrangement of prescribed bodies to work better together. As Mr Moore pointed out: “There are a large number of well-regulated certification bodies in the construction products sector which work hard to ensure that client companies uphold the ‘rules’ but there is nothing to stop a company which behaves improperly and is sanctioned by one body immediately moving to another. Where this happens, the cohesion of the industry is undermined and confidence damaged. The industry would be stronger if there was a mechanism to share relevant information and to be the point of contact within and between the industry and prescribed bodies like the police, trading standards and Ofgem.

What is lacking is good comms, support, advice and coordination.”

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The BBA is consulting with stakeholders on the best way to achieve the goals of higher standards through better coordination. Mr Moore summed up: “The vast majority of companies in our industry sector do a great job, and those who try to do the right thing should expect support and help in navigating difficult subjects like whistleblowing.”

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Legal & Business

Torch safe, not sorry While flat roofs are a superb roof covering solution, failing to factor in fire risks during hot works at the design stage can have catastrophic consequences. Daniel Tucker, Systems Product Manager at BMI UK & Ireland, discusses the NFRC’s Safe2Torch campaign and associated manufacturer support.

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oof fires caused by gas torches, no matter how minor, pose a threat to the user, product, property and, in extreme circumstances, to life and will potentially impact the long-term future of torch-on as an accepted method of roof covering.

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), specification writers have a statutory responsibility to manage any risks they may create through their designs.

One element of this is the risk of fire during construction, and it is essential to make sure all fire risks are identified at the survey stage and factored in to the specification before it is written.

This means that anyone writing a flat roof specification which involves hot works needs to assess the hazards associated with the works and design out, or greatly reduce, the risks of fire.

Hot works refers to a process that includes a source of ignition and has the potential to create a significant fire safety risk. Common hot works include cutting, grinding, welding, torch-on roofing, bitumen boiler work and drying substrates with a torch before application of roof

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system – all of which can form part of flat roof installation.

Where a combustible material is present, or the risk of fire occurs, or the risk is not known; an alternative, torch-free solution should be specified from the outset – although this can just be local to the risk area. This means that while torch-on membranes are safe, the specification needs to reflect areas where risk could exist.

To this end, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) launched Safe2Torch in November 2017. Safe2Torch, developed in partnership with contractor and manufacturer members of the NFRC, quite simply seeks to reduce the risk of roof fires when using gas torches.

The campaign is designed to support specification writers in complying with CDM 2015 and ties in with the HSE-led Helping Great Britain Work Well strategy, which promotes a safer and healthier working environment.

In the 15 months since its launch, great strides have been made across the sector to ensure awareness and implementation of the Safe2Torch guidelines and processes; with the NFRC and its supporters still working hard to see it become the

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default design approach in all flat roofing applications involving hot works.

As an example of these efforts, manufacturers must – in addition to being an NFRC supplier member – follow Safe2Torch guidance and checklist when writing specifications; and have the range of materials to satisfy the specification.

Under Safe2Torch, specification writers must always undertake a site inspection prior to works to ensure that any fire risks have been identified and whether alternative products other than torch-on are suitable. The specification, and any Safe2Torch roof plan – which highlights the areas where it is not Safe2Torch – must always be available in the tender package and on the roof. It is also recommended to mark areas that are not Safe2Torch on the actual roof prior to the commencement of work.

Many of the design considerations and steps that would be taken to eliminate fire risk – such as recognising that timber decks can burn; that open perpends can track flame into cavities or that flame proximity to combustible materials, such as timber cladding, is hazardous – might seem like common sense.Yet, these can still be overlooked in practice, and the criteria for safe practice couldn’t be easier and more accessible thanks to the detailed guidance and comprehensive checklist published by the NFRC. Campaign registration is set to become mandatory for all CompetentRoofer and NFRC members involved with flat roofing; and this should prove a great incentive for designers and specifiers to write membership and/or scheme registration into their requirements.

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dual compounds of SBS-modified bitumen to the upper surface, combined with a high tack, low activation thermically activated compounds to the lower.

For the decks, high-performance speciallyformulated primers improve the bond adhesion of thermically activated selfadhesive bituminous membranes. Primers are available in both brush and roller applied or spray applied variants to suit the installing contractor’s preference.

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protection layer, shielding the roof from both spread of flame and fire penetration.

When designing flat roofing, observation of Safe2Torch requirements and utilisation of proprietary design and specification services – and systems such as BMI Icopal TorchSafe – will help meet the statutory responsibility to manage risks created through those designs under the CDM 2015; not to mention greatly reduce roof fires and the high costs – personal and financial – that can ensue.

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For their part, Safe2Torch contractors must follow scheme guidance and a checklist when writing specifications; follow Safe2Torch guidance when using a gas torch either for drying out and/or installation work; carry out work using flame-free solutions when appropriate and carry out robust fire checks after hot works have finished.

One requirement placed on the specifier

by Safe2Torch is the identification of ‘exclusion zones’ which separate combustion risk and Safe2Torch zones, and then specifying a suitable means of detailing using cold or ‘cool work’ materials and installation techniques.

These exclusion zones could be, for instance, where pitched roofs and flat roofs meet at eaves, or junctions with plain tile cladding; or around windowsills and roof lantern details.

An example of ‘cool work’ materials would be thermically activated flat roof systems – such as those from the BMI Icopal TorchSafe range – which combine the use of thermically activated products, hot air welding and specially formulated primers.

The development of such Safe2Torchcompliant solutions, like thermically activated systems, reveal the importance of manufacturers in helping frame Safe2Torch.

This involvement was imperative as, however laudable the scheme, it would be impossible to implement practically without contractors having access to materials and product ranges suitable to satisfy Safe2Torch specifications; or design and technical support services.

The development of thermically activated bitumen has been a significant development in membrane technology, allowing combustible and sensitive substrates and details to be covered ‘cold’ and keeping all surfaces free from fire risk during application.These innovative membranes are manufactured from

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Building Envelope: RCI

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Pontsteiger residential building, designed by the local architectural firm Arons & Gelauff Architects.

The XXL residential building is prominently positioned in the new district: at the end of a 200m-long dam in the heart of the Houthaven, the point where three ferry lines connect the districts of Amsterdam via the waters of the River IJ.Appropriately, the Dutch word ‘pontsteiger’ means ‘ferry terminal’ in English.

The large building consists of a U-shaped, six-storey base structure elevated by 7m, enveloping a waterside plaza. Underneath this base structure are four glazed pavilions housing the entry lobbies for the flats, as well as mostly public spaces like restaurants, bars and cafes.At the open end of the block structure, the view of the water is framed by two 60m-tall towers connected by a 48m-wide bridge structure, which forms the head of the 90m-tall building. Four steel

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any councils and developers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential offered by centrally located, former industrial and commercial spaces, which are then mostly converted into office and residential districts in the course of large-scale urban development projects.Well-known examples in Germany include the HafenCity in Hamburg and the Überseestadt in Bremen.

On Amsterdam’s western waterfront, what was once a lumber port is undergoing a similar transformation from an industrial location into a popular waterside residential district.Where timber was once loaded onto freight liners, a vibrant green urban district is now part of the landscape.Around 2500 flats, 70 berths for houseboats, plus schools, restaurants and cafes will be built by 2020.Another visible landmark in this new district and an eyecatcher in Amsterdam’s skyline is the 90m-tall

Client: Bouwinvest (rental flats), Ontwikkelingscombinatie Amsterdam Arche (Dura Vermeer/M. J. de Nijs) (owner-occupied flats) Architect: Arons & Gelauff Architecten, Amsterdam/NL Landscape architect: HOSPER NL B.V., Haarlem/NL Structural engineering: Van Rossum Raadgevende Ingenieurs B.V., Amsterdam /NL Building services engineering: Hiensch Engineering, Amsterdam/NL Main contractor: Dura Vermeer Groep N.V., Rotterdam/NL and Bouwbedrijf M. J. de Nijs en Zonen B.V., Warmenhuizen/NL Roof waterproofing solution: Dakdekkersbedrijf Admiraal B.V, Nibbixwoud/NL Waterproofing products: CARLISLE Construction Materials Europe: HERTALAN EASY COVER EPDM waterproofing sheets, 3000m² HERTALAN EASY COVER EPDM strips, 900 units Construction period: 2015-2018

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the light and time of day. “Depending on the sun’s position, the facade has a different green to golden shimmer,” explains Arnoud Gelauff. It is this golden glow that earned the gate-shaped building its nickname, Golden Gate.

A multitude of windows and the walkways’ glass fronts are arranged across the large sandwich elements.To meet the energy requirements, the facade-side concrete elements aren’t just fitted with internal thermal insulation layers; the joints between the elements and the ones connecting to the integrated window areas had to be designed to be airtight and windproof.

The window frames were framed with HERTALAN EPDM strips during prefabrication for this very purpose.

Prefabricated HERTALAN EASY COVER EPDM sleeves and waterproofing membranes were used between the elements and the ones connecting to the integrated window areas had to be designed to be airtight and windproof.

The window frames were framed with HERTALAN EPDM strips during prefabrication for this very purpose.

Prefabricated HERTALAN EASY COVER EPDM strips and waterproofing sheets were used for the Pontsteiger both in the

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facade elements and the walkways. Only the construction joints between the large concrete elements had to be closed on site to make the facade structure airtight and windproof. The walkway floor consists of a concrete structure floor, a bitumen vapour barrier, rigid foam insulation, looselaid EPDM sheet, tile backers and tiles.

To ensure maximum attention to detail, all walkways were only measured after installation, so the sheets could be cut to size and applied on site. “The EPDM is folded over and rolled back on the edges and rising structural components.

Afterwards, the EPDM strips from the elements are placed on the sheets and bonded. This makes the junction between the facade and balcony floor waterproof and airtight – guaranteed,” explains Dennis Aldridge, Key Account Manager for Facade & Technical Rubber Products at CARLISLE CM Europe.

To conclude, this large-scale project once again showcases the versatility and flexibility of EPDM membranes on facades and walkways. Made-to-measure sheets have made installation fast and efficient across flat roofs, facades and the landscape.

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girders were used to bridge the two towers.

Each of the 47.5m-long and 9.5m-tall steel trusses weighs between 56 and 78 tonnes.Two special 500-tonne cranes were used to hoist the girders into place.

“The unusual shape was developed with the future inhabitants’ preferences in mind.

The demand for living space is greatest either at the top or bottom of the high-rise buildings. The Pontsteiger design concept simply minimises the space in between,” explain the architects, describing their design idea. The Pontsteiger contains a total of 318 flats between 65 and 410m2 in size.

The top eight storeys contain 66 luxurious owner-occupied flats; the two towers and the base contain 252 rental flats. Each of the 318 Pontsteiger flats has a walkway.

The Pontsteiger building’s facade structure consists of multi-layered concrete elements with matching walkway surfaces. The large-scale sandwich elements were all prefabricated and then installed on site.

There is a marble white concrete grid with a playful pattern encased in the outsides of the facade, complemented by the bricks hand-glazed in green and bronze shades.

The interplay of colours is reminiscent of a chameleon, as it creates a facade that has different shades and hues depending on

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Fire Protection & Safety

Paul Goggins is Specification Manager for UAP

In this article, Paul Goggins, Specification Manager for UAP, explains why architects and specifiers must balance aesthetics with proven performance and reliable supply when specifying hardware for fire doors.

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e can all appreciate that there are specific issues within the fire door industry, such as correct installation and maintenance, and door hardware has its part to play in minimising the risks caused by fire.

It is vital that the best option is specified, installed appropriately and proactively maintained. Robust specification, as the first step in this process, is critical.

It is easy to be seduced by sleek lines and satin finishes when selecting hardware but with increased pressure to deliver fit-forpurpose hardware, architects and specifiers must also consider other, more practical

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factors e.g. third-party-certified performance in line with the latest Government legislation, stock availability (Brexit and beyond), technical support from the supplier, access to spare parts and extra keys, and security.

Continuity of stock

With continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit (at the time of writing), the supply of stock, and consistency of products are high on the agenda for buyers and procurement managers.This is particularly relevant to those specifying products for large housing developers and social landlords, where volume is required.

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As a business, we have increased our stock holding and plan to control product pricing, where possible, in the event of a downturn in Sterling.

In-house testing and product development

One of our greatest challenges, as an industry, is staying current and meeting the latest legislation and standards. A pertinent factor in the wake of Grenfell. The last six months have been particularly difficult with uncertainty over product testing, particularly composite fire doors, and compliance, something which looks set to continue.

As a hardware specialist, we are doing all that we can to be up to speed and remain a reliable and trustworthy resource for specifiers. In keeping our ear to the ground and speaking with contacts in the fenestration and wider construction industry, we can proactively respond to the changes in demand.

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CAD & BIM

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The construction industry has often hesitated in the past when it comes to embracing digital technology, avoiding sporadic investment into emerging trends without solid evidence and proof of return. With less than 1% of revenues being spent on IT and digitalisation of operations, it’s an industry with a lot of catching up to do. With many digital technological innovations now proving their worth from conceptual design through to on-site physical construction, their adoption is becoming a catalyst for fundamental change in the way that construction projects are designed, developed and managed overall.

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The changing face of surveying

Among many causes of delayed construction projects, geological elements undetected by the ground survey remain one of the greatest impacts. This cannot only affect the project through time delays but can also be one of the primary reasons that leads projects to go over budget. With new photographic and geographic information systems integrated into affordable drones and unmanned-aerial-vehicle (UAV) technology, surveying accuracy and speed has been drastically improved. Typically, drone data is captured onto a memory card, which is then transferred to a facility to be manipulated by software into usable information. However, high-quality internet connection on site means drone data can be patched directly to Amazon Web Services data storage and application hosting servers (AWS), significantly reducing report generation time.

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Unlocking construction’s digital future – a work in progress

ith the industry facing a paradigm shift in the design and delivery of new projects, organisations that have chosen to invest early in digital technology are leading the way competitively, already realising the value of their investment early on. Examples of this range from surveying, design modelling, mobility, collaboration, Internet of Things (IoT) and more which we explore in more detail below.

Although the benefits of digital technology use in construction are becoming clearer, many construction sites are unable to realise these benefits straight away due to shortcomings in infrastructure that directly enables and supports the digital equipment, applications and traffic flows between users, sites and third-party systems deployed off-site. A good example of this is the provision of high-quality, reliable wireless internet access, which is a vital enabler and support mechanism of the operations involving people, applications, devices and processes. Embracing new digital technology which will offer operational benefits should, therefore, be high on the agenda for the entire industry, but the infrastructure basics need to be in place beforehand, in order for construction firms to keep pace with growing user demand, retain profitability, and expansion of digitalisation.

Let’s take a closer look at the innovations leading the trends and the investments of tomorrow that will enable the construction industry’s digital future:

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CAD & BIM based software as a service application has risen in popularity as a result of the availability of affordable wireless connectivity and ensures the efficiency and mobility of the construction team.

Deploying technology throughout the entire construction process is crucial, especially if organisations are to remain competitive. IoT developments, such as machine learning are also a valuable part of delivering this shift, as they enable data to be enriched, as well as make rules based changes in a highly automated way to systems with little supervision. Examples of this include tracking assets, controlling costs and minimising equipment downtime, thereby unlocking additional productivity.

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5D Building Information Modelling allows for a project to be designed digitally from start to finish before the building work begins.

This ability, as a platform to fully evaluate the project before it starts, means that the risk of errors can be significantly reduced.

Moreover, changes in design or process can also be run through the system to demonstrate how they might affect timescales, budgets, safety and more.This isn’t just cost efficiency, but it is both a valuable and systematic way of measuring alterations to the design. By predicting possible issues with the construction well in advance, it allows for safety aspects to be addressed before they become a concern for workers.

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this process, in order to ensure that the information modelling is reflective of reality.

Not to mention, this alliance between human insights and the use of IoT technology collating vast volumes of data from deployed sensors, results in a model that is not only incredibly powerful but also reliable and crucially – scalable.

Mobility, collaboration and IoT

The construction industry still largely relies upon paper-based and manual processes that are inherently inefficient and prone to error. This leads to projects – large-scale projects in particular – taking on average 20% longer to finish, and up to 80% over budget.

Digital collaboration solutions are already significantly improving processes in the industry, positively impacting supply chain orders and progress reports. Cloud-

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5D Building Information Modelling

Embracing disruptive change has become a necessity for organisations across multiple industries, but it is broadly recognised that the construction industry has been slow to adopt changes.

But now, construction firms facing competitive forces face two choices: either dynamically embrace the investment model and cultural shift or proceed at the same measured pace and risk failing and falling behind. Although the signs of digital adoption and interaction within the construction industry are encouraging, many sites still lack the basics of infrastructure to support digital innovation.

Construction companies contemplating investing in digital innovation and technology shouldn’t think that they need to do this on their own. As a first step, firms should consider working with an ecosystem of experienced and trusted providers who can supply both the digital infrastructure and the innovations, some of which are already on offer as managed services (IoT as a service as a leading example) that can be consumed via outsourcing without retraining and hiring additional headcount.The future is bright for construction firms willing to focus and harness digital technology innovation and the potential rewards that it can bring them.

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The Fire Safety Event Preview

The Fire Safety Event is an independent event dedicated to supporting the UK’s fire and safety industry. Featuring a powerful combination of education, networking and business support opportunities, the event has been designed to help organisations maintain the very highest standards of fire safety management.

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eld from 9 to 11th April at the NEC, Birmingham,The Fire Safety Event will welcome over 6000 industry visitors and host an impressive line-up of exhibitors including: Checkmate Fire Solutions, FFE, Fike Safety Technology, FirePro UK, Klaxon,Turner & Townsend,Tyco Building Services Product UK, WAGNER UK and Xtralis UK. Many exhibitors will also be hosting dynamic, specialist demonstrations on their stands. Kingspan will demonstrate a live burn test on its insulated panel core and controlled live explosions will be conducted by leading safety storage cabinet manufacturer Asecos to help demonstrate the robustness of its chemical storage cabinets.

A world-class seminar programme

Alongside the exhibition itself,The Fire Safety event offers 60 hours of free-to-attend

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CPD-certified content with its on-site seminar programme. Curated and delivered in partnership with Fire & Security Matters magazine, the seminar programme will cover and challenge critical topics in fire safety management today.

In the wake of the Grenfell Tower Fire disaster, Dame Judith Hackitt will explore her Independent Review of Building Regulation and Fire Safety as well as provide an overview of key recommendations direct from the Government, following this review. Alongside Desmond Burke of Firetronics, former Fire Commissioner of the New York Fire Department, Sal Cassano, will discuss the enhanced fire protection, stringent fire safety training and building inspections which were implemented following the 9/11 disaster.

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Co-located with The Health & Safety Event, The Facilities Event and the Security Event, The Fire Safety Event is a must-attend show for anyone who has a focus on improving life safety, business continuity and business protection for their organisation.

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The Fire Safety Event 2019 – what’s on

previous years, including The Fire Protection Association, Association for Specialist Fire Protection, Fire & Security Association, Institution of Fire Engineers, Institute of Fire Safety Managers, British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association, Electrical Contractors’ Association, Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association, Rail Industry Fire Association, BAFE, Association of Insurance Surveyors and SSAIB. Dominic Louks of the FPA commented: “We are delighted to be taking part in the Fire Safety Event 2019; a dynamic and fast-growing industry event, that brings together authoritative content from leading industry experts alongside manufacturers, suppliers and service providers. The fire sector is currently experiencing heightened awareness, so I am sure these three days are not to be missed.”

The Fire Safety Event is also seen as a crucial gathering point by many supporting associations. On 9th April, NAHFO will welcome its members to its free networking event, beginning with a private drinks reception and followed by a CPD-certified educational seminar.

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You’ll be joining other senior interior designers and architects representing the likes of:

Interior Design & Architecture Summit – one day of superlative business networking Join 60 senior interior designers and architects at the Interior Design & Architecture Summit this spring.

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Seminars Throughout the day, there will also be a series of seminars to provide delegates with inspiration and insight, with highprofile speakers including:

Key areas covered by our event partners include: Accessories Architectural and building Bathrooms Flooring Furniture Lighting Outdoors Soft furnishings Technology.

Constantina Tsoutsikou Creative Director at HBA London Yasmine Mahmoudieh Director of Yasmine Mahmoudieh Studio Laura Keith Founder/Director at Nine Yard Club Gilly Craft President, British Institute of Interior Design, and Director of Koubou Interiors Charles Leon Director at Leon Black Interior Architecture Robin Sheppard CEO, Bespoke Hotels Moritz Waldemeyer Director at Moritz Waldemeyer Studio.

ew for 2019, this one-day event takes place on April 29th at the Hilton Tower Bridge, London, and will provide the sector with a new approach to networking and business building.

Each of our VIP guests will be provided with a bespoke itinerary of pre-arranged, face-toface meetings with suppliers and solution providers who match their upcoming projects.

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Aaron Chetwynd Architect Studio, Abode Architecture, Ana Engelhorn Interior Design, Anita Rosato Interior Design, Brompton Cross Construction, Burrell Mistry Architects, CMT Design & Construction, CS Design, Dexter Moren Associates, EPR Architects, Fiona Barratt Interiors, FL Interiors, Gauri Dole Design Studio, GA Design, GA Architect, Gereghty Taylor Architects, Gunter & Co Interiors, Harp Commercial Interiors, Hartmann Designs, Harriet Forde Design, Henry Prideaux Interior Design, Hyphen, InD Creations, Je Ne Sais Quoi, JCC, Jo Berryman Studio, Koubou Interiors, KCA International, Lambart & Browne, LDA Design, LXA Projects, Materialise Interiors, MKV Design, Natalia Interior Design, NBBJ, NSI Design, Nine Yard Club, One Creative Environments, Panache Interiors, Project (SW), Rebecca James Studio, Reardon Smith, Run for The Hills, RWD, Sapphire Spaces, Suited ID, Stop and Smell the Roses, Studio Mica, Studio Mica,Tara Bernerd and Partners,Toca, Temza,Twinning Design,Wilson Associates, Watson Batty Architects,Woods Bagot, WS Design,Yasmine Mahmoudieh, Virserius Studio, Zannier Hotels and more.

Lunch and refreshments are included with all VIP delegate passes. To find out more about attending, contact Kerry Naumburger on 01992 374099 or k.naumburger@forumevents.co.uk.

If you’re a supplier to the sector, contact Victoria Petch on 01992 374082 or 8 www.hoteldesigns.net/interior-de-

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CPDs & Seminars

How can adjudicators ensure they remain competent to adjudicate?

As an Adjudicator Nominating Body (ANB), RICS has a duty to ensure its panel of adjudicators can handle reallife practical problems, such as managing the timetable and challenging parties and dealing with allegations about conflicts of interest. In recent years, the latter problem area has been a particularly topical subject.

It is evident that some practising adjudicators – some of which are immensely experienced and high-ranking – have not been undertaking adequate levels of CPD to ensure they remain up to speed on law and practice.

Part of the problem for experienced adjudicators is that, to date, there has been a distinct dearth of genuinely high-quality CPDs available to them. CPD events which focus on adjudication have been few and far between. Much of the good training that is on offer appears to be aimed at those who aspire to become adjudicators,

and who would like to get on to the panels of leading ANBs. RICS has recently introduced an adjudicator CPD and assessment regime which both tests the ability of adjudicators to discharge the role to a high standard and helps them to remain constantly upto-date on law and practice.

The RICS Adjudication Competency Programme is a rolling package of practical workshops and desktop assessments.

The objective is to engage adjudicators in real-life scenarios and provide a practical learning and development environment

and formal CPD. A key aim of the programme is to help adjudicators identify specific areas where they want/need to improve their knowledge and skills and address those areas immediately.

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Unitrunk secures CIBSE approval for materials selection CPD

Unitrunk has secured CIBSE approval for its recently-launched CPD presentation, which focuses on the importance of material selection in ensuring a cable management infrastructure that answers performance, service life and cost criteria. Entitled ‘Understanding the Materials Selection Process’, the CIBSE-accredited presentation is the latest in a series of CPDs from Unitrunk, reiterating the company’s reputation for training and best practice.The materials selection CPD is designed for both building services consultants and electrical installers to help them understand the benefits and limitations of different cable management materials and specify the right system to answer the needs of the project. * tim.brown@unitrunk.co.uk

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VELUX Commercial launches new education-focused CPD VELUX Commercial has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD programme for architects working in the education sector.The CPD, ‘Under the Rooflight: Spotlight on Education’, is included on RIBA’s core curriculum under ‘Design, Construction and Technology’, with a general awareness knowledge level. It offers a review of the latest regulatory changes in the design and construction of education buildings specifically relating to rooflights, as well as a look at the benefits of natural light and ventilation.The CPD will provide participants with information on amendments to the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Facilities Output Specification (FOS) 2017, BREEAM 2018 and the new European Standard Daylight in Buildings EN 17037. * vms@velux.co.uk

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Learn more about creating energyefficient spaces with REHAU TABS CPD REHAU has launched a brand-new CIBSEaccredited CPD for its thermally activated building structures (TABS) product.TABS form an integral part of a green building and work by circulating cold or warm water through PE-Xa pipe circuits embedded in the concrete slab of a building.This ultimately increases the efficiency of energy usage as the concrete becomes a giant thermal accumulator, extracting heat from the space during the day and cooling the building at night. During the CPD, attendees will receive an introduction to TABS, an overview of the principles of installation, a run through of important design considerations and details on possible cost and energy savings that TABS can support in buildings.

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HVAC & Electricals

Rinnai with LPG is low NOx, sustainable and perfect for off-grid Rinnai condensing hot water heater units using LPG deliver lower carbon emission figures, greater energy efficiencies and are more economic to run than other sources such as oil or electric – making them the first choice for off-grid installations and sites.

For specifiers and installers, helping an off-grid user select a low-NOx energyefficient water heater is critical – and a condensing continuous flow water heater

using LPG is one of the most efficient and environmentally-friendly options available.

By choosing a continuous flow water heater instead of a standard electric water heater,

an end-user can reduce energy costs by up to 50% and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 61%. When compared with oil-fired systems, this saving is even greater.

Tests show that a Rinnai Infinity condensing water heater emits 35.18mg/kwh NOx compared with a typical oil boiler that emits approximately 364 mg/kwh NOx.That means a Rinnai condensing water heater emits approximately 10% of the NOx that an oil boiler emits, a 90% reduction.Therefore, combining a gas boiler and a Rinnai water heater will radically reduce NOx. On the 26th September 2018, the EU introduced new stricter parameters for NOx emissions in the gas water heater category.

The new NOx level was set at 56mg/kwh.

Rinnai water heaters are well in advance of the criteria demonstrating product quality and superior performance.

The new criteria for oil-fired boilers or liquid fuels has been set at 120mg/kwh, highlighting that current appliances and the oilfired market has some way to go before it can achieve a similar level to that of gas.

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Consort Claudgen launches CRXSL wireless controller BoilerMag invests in state-of-the-art filtration testing facility BoilerMag has opened a brand-new testing facility to carry out sophisticated filtration analysis for central heating system filters.

Located at BoilerMag’s Sheffield HQ, this state-of-the-art laboratory will provide customers with performance guarantees for flow rates, contamination levels and filter efficiency.The quarter-of-a-millionpound investment has enabled BoilerMag to incorporate a fully automated PLC controlled test rig, including laser particle counters and digital pressures differential gauges pre- and post-filter, as well as realtime data logging. Strict testing criteria means that BoilerMag can provide architects and specifiers with detailed data on the performance of magnetic heating system filters with regard to HVAC pressure drops and flow rates.

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Consort Claudgen has launched the CRXSL wireless controller which is compatible with all Consort’s RX and SL heaters. It is mains- or battery-powered and offers up to six temperature settings a day, seven days a week. It has three different operating modes and features a 15-minute boost with temperature control to provide the maximum comfort quickly.The optional open window detection feature is fully automatic and, once enabled in the setup menu, does not require further intervention to be activated.This feature when active helps to minimise heat loss, thus reducing energy wastage and saving money. Other features include child lock, a large backlit LCD display and touchscreen. * sales@consortepl.com

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Vortice launches new commercial heat recovery unit, Vort HRI Phantom Vortice has launched the Vort HRI Phantom, a brand-new, slimline, void-mounted heat recovery unit ideal for commercial applications. There are two models available with performances ranging from 206m3/hr to 350m3/hr. Fresh air is 100% fully filtered even in bypass mode improving the indoor air quality within the room. The quality of the air can be further advanced by using the new Vortice NOx filters. The centralised ventilation units each have a high-efficiency counter cross-flow heat exchanger with frost protection and easily accessible filters. The units come complete with a wired remote control unit with LCD allowing initial configuration and commissioning, speed selection, display of the time, room temperature and filter status. * technical@vortice.ltd.uk

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HVAC & Electricals

Evinox comments on changes to hot water services in NHBC Standards for 2019 The NHBC recently announced the launch of its 2019 Standards, which became effective 1st January 2019.

The standards apply to all properties with foundations laid on or after that date.

Evinox is happy to see some updates to ‘hot water services’ in the new standards, where changes have been made to some of the flow rates and supply temperatures at the outlets. For example, the supply temperature at the kitchen sink has been reduced from the previous 60ºC to 55ºC, which is in line with the delivery temperature that was selected for the majority of heat networks, during the last year.

Helen Gibbons, Evinox Technical and Design Manager, comments: “This change to the outlet temperature is a very positive development as it will enable district and communal heating system flow temperatures to be reduced, something

which is especially important for the growth of fourth-generation heat networks in the UK. In addition, the lowered DHW temperature combined with the new table in the NHBC standard for simultaneous hot water use will give design engineers the confidence to reduce the kW demand for individual properties, something which will improve both efficiency and cost of UK heat networks.”

Helen continued: “Whilst we are very happy to see that the required temperature from the kitchen outlet has been lowered to 55ºC for 2019, we do hope to see this further reduced to 50ºC for heat network developments using instantaneous DHW heat interface units in the near future.”

Advanced system protects Bulgarian CRC from false alarms The headquarters of Bulgaria’s Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) will be protected by industry-leading fire systems from Advanced as part of a major refurbishment project and drive to reduce false alarms. A recent upgrade of the fire system was undertaken by Advanced partner, FireTech Engineering. The project saw Advanced’s Axis EN system installed in the building supported by smoke detectors, and Advanced’s AlarmCalm false alarm management solution.

AlarmCalm is a free upgrade to Advanced software and firmware that takes advantage of the high-speed robust panels and networks to offer a best-in-class solution for managing verification and investigation delays to outputs. It allows the false alarm management strategy for a site to be refined right down to points and to take account for resident needs and area usage. It includes the AlarmCalm loop device that allows residents or trained staff to indicate whether they believe a signal in their area is due to a false alarm.

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Grade A-Listed building gets a breath of fresh air – thanks to Waterloo 500 staff have moved into a flagship council office building in Dumbarton following a £15.4m refurbishment.The modern conservation project, aimed at breathing new life into the centre of Dumbarton, replaces the previously inefficient, outdated and dilapidated Garshake building on the outskirts of town.The new council office in Scotland was once a significant historical landmark called Burgh Hall and Dumbarton Academy.

Inside, as part of the works to the public and civic areas within the Grade A-Listed facade, air distribution products were supplied by expert manufacturer Waterloo Air Products. Beyond its welcoming public service desk, multi-use civic space, training and meeting rooms and a new office building to the rear, a state-of-the-art variable ventilation system was installed in the new facility. In a building of this size, it was imperative to control the air flow to maintain the right comfort levels throughout the office’s main entrance, reception, civic space and training rooms.

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Rinnai trio of low-NOx continuous flow hot water heating for all applications Rinnai’s Infinity range of 11i,17i and 17e ErP A-rated continuous flow gas-fired water heaters are specifically designed for low-NOx domestic/light commercial use and guarantee the highest efficiencies and lowest running costs at consistently accurate temperatures 24/7 compared with any other method of hot water delivery.

The Rinnai Infinity range of continuous flow – sometimes referred to as ‘multi-point’ – water heating units are being specified and installed for domestic/residential sites including: cafes, pubs, restaurants, offices, shops, hairdressers, commercial units, caravan parks and leisure facilities as installers and end-users become increasingly aware of their energy-saving benefits.

The increase in uptake is because Rinnai’s low-NOx continuous flow heater systems are proven to be more energy-efficient than storage systems and as such are becoming

the experts’ preferred method of hot water provision. The word is out that the Rinnai units easily cater for projects that need high volumes of water at intermittent times of day delivered at accurate temperatures to ensure user comfort and safety. They are also easy to operate and simple to install and maintain. Plus, they are all low NOx satisfying the Ecodesign regulation.

Rinnai’s Infinity 17i unit, for example, eliminates fluctuations in water temperature, so, no more cold showers or scalding-hot baths – the water temperature you set is the

water temperature you get. So, if somebody is happily showering at 42°C and a tap is turned on to draw a bath elsewhere in the property, the temperature does not vary, and there is no chance of either user running out of hot water.

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Altecnic donation helps apprentices at Leeds College of Building Consort Claudgen launches BIM library

Consort Claudgen has launched its first BIM (Building Information Modelling) objects which include panel heaters, fan heaters, recessed ceiling heaters and air curtains. Architects and specifiers can now access the BIM models for their BIM projects from Consort Claudgen’s website or the NBS National BIM Library.

The objects are authored and developed to the trusted NBS BIM Objects Standard and are free to download in both Revit and IFC format. The BIM objects featured in the NBS National BIM Library also includes technical details such as dimensions, ratings, insulation standard classes and electrical specifications to aid architects and specifiers in their design process.

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Heating and plumbing apprentices at Leeds College of Building are getting hands-on experience using industrystandard plumbing and heating components thanks to Altecnic’s donation of products. The company provided 15mm and 22mm unvented inlet composite valves, tundishes and handy toolboxes for the students. Says Paul Guise, Curriculum Manager for plumbing apprentices: “The donation means that our students can install, commission and adjust a mixing valve giving them a practical and technical understanding of its purpose and operation. Altecnic have invested in the future of our industry in a very real and practical way.” * sales@altecnic.co.uk

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Johnson Controls advises over chiller refrigerant choice The EU’s F-gas regulation has accelerated the phase-down of HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerants. It is therefore incumbent on manufacturers to offer equipment that works with new environmentally-friendly refrigerants, according to Johnson Controls.

Christian Rudio, Director of Portfolio Management, Europe, advised: “Building and consulting engineers and contractors demand highly efficient, environmentally-friendly chillers with minimal ozone depletion potential (ODP).YORK engineers questioned every component, analysed every function and challenged every assumption. The result is the YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller – the first chiller that is fully optimised for ultimate performance with a next-generation low-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerant, delivering superior real-world performance, lower cost of ownership and a new definition of sustainability.”

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Best cavity weep benefits When choosing the best cavity weep to suit a project, one should consider the exposure and the finish of the elevation. Choosing a weep that offers sufficient outflow to service the masonry absorption area is essential, whilst aesthetically the appearance of the building should not be adversely affected.

Cavity Trays of Yeovil manufactures a range of discreet Caviweeps that are barely visible once installed. They function whenever water permeates the structure providing a passive means of escape that is always in place – from when a masonry skin is new and thereafter.

The discreet, small adjustable Caviweep can be opened and closed like a telescope, making it compatible with a wide range of skin thicknesses. It also has small louvres to guard against the ingress of wind-driven rain and insects, as identified in the NHBC Guidance and Good Practice (Tech Extra 17).

An alternative to the beneficial small louvred outlet is available with a sister weep called the Beak Weep. The Beak

Weep offers weathering protection not enjoyed with elevation open outlet weeps. The discreet ‘beak’ shields a downward discharge outlet. With a range of colours including a popular translucent option, merging with the surface finish is easily accomplished.

Draining the cavity wall can be executed in many ways, and a modern version of the masonry bleed straw is offered in the form of the Pyramid Weep. Its shape permits it to be incorporated within small mortar beds/ashlar walling applications and service masonry features unable to accommodate conventional cavity weeps.

The adjacent three examples are from a range of six Caviweep types offered by Cavity Trays.

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Speedy installation thanks to Kerakoll

Setcrete unveils newlook packaging Setcrete, a market-leading manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products, has redesigned the product packaging for its popular range of floor levelling compounds to enhance its ‘on-shelf’ visibility and simplify product selection.The design of the product packaging has been refreshed and emboldened with distinctive colour coding used to differentiate the products in the range. Highlighting the key benefits of each product, the new packaging works to facilitate product selection, making prominent use of both the product name and its primary application.The strong colour coding of each product makes visual identification fast and straightforward, ensuring the right products are selected when out on a job.

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Kerakoll’s Laminate No Crack system was specified for the external tiling at Water End House, Portinscale, by Crosby Granger Architects.This uses the Green-Pro membrane and Biogel adhesives and allows tile installation even when substrates have problems that would normally cause failures, such as cracks, movement or vapour pressure from insufficient curing.The system forms a laminated surface composed of adhesive, membrane, adhesive and tiles with a very high shear strength of ≥1.8N/mm². It can be used for both uncoupling and waterproofing over all screeds including heated ones.The use of fast-setting screed, adhesive and grout allows speedy installation. * info@kerakoll.co.uk

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Triple role for Magply in passive build coach houses The development of a garden city in Bicester is including a large number of homes built and certified to the Passivhaus standard, with the specialist company involved making use of Magply boards for three separate roles. At Graven Hill, Beattie Passive has established a ‘flying factory’ on site to fabricate panels and modules for various properties; including terraces, while the detached coach houses are being stick-built. One of these will feature two bedrooms, flexible living spaces and an integral garage behind rendered elevations. The 9mm Magply boards supplied have been specified to offer 90 minutes fire resistance as well as racking strength, acoustic insulation and as the render backing board. * sales@magply.co.uk

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Each session focuses on particular product ranges and explores their professional uses and implications.

New lunchtime learning for tile and stone finishing Always looking to add convenience to learning, Schlüter-Systems UK is delighted to announce the release of its first Lunch and Learn sessions.

The new initiative aims to deliver highly focused, bitesize learning sessions in a relaxed and interactive manner, providing a complement to Schlüter’s programme of RIBA-approved CPDs. Aimed at giving interior designers and other specifiers the latest information on Schlüter’s solutions for tile and stone, Schlüter-Systems’ Lunch and Learn sessions have been formulated to fit into a 30-minute time slot.

Short, sharp and sweet, the sessions cover the key products, new releases and innovative solutions that have the most impact from an aesthetic point of view – from profiles that protect and complement the edges of an installation, through to movement joints incorporated to prevent the build-up of tension, to drain grates with an assortment of designs to match the theme of a wetroom.

Black is the new black It is interesting how design trends are quickly mirrored across the world. A few years ago, for example, lifestyle and interior design magazines were all about plain white walls, hard surfaces and minimal furniture.

Today, heavier materials are being revitalised and darker colours are being used in more and more projects.

This movement has been explored in detail

by Troldtekt in its latest theme, which can be read via www.troldtekt.com/News/ Themes/Black-is-the-new-black.

The theme, ‘black is the new black’, explores how this trend has permeated through every aspect of both architecture and design.

The current Lunch and Learn sessions available are: Schlüter-PROFILES for Walls – wall corners and edge profiles Schlüter-PROFILES for Floors – edge profiles for floorcoverings Schlüter-JOLLY – contemporary discreet wall profiles Schlüter-TRENDLINE – textured tones for wall profiles Schlüter-TREP – stair nosing profiles for tile and stone Schlüter Drain Grates and Shelves – designer drain grates and shelves Schlüter Finishes to Work in Harmony – blend, accent or contrast with tile and fixtures Schlüter-LIPROTEC – illuminated profile technology Schlüter-DILEX – movement joints to complement tile and stone.

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In a short space of time, Troldtekt has seen a steep rise in the specification of its wood-wool acoustic panels in dark greys and black. From residential houses in Denmark, hotel and resorts in Macau, music venues in the Netherlands to London’s new iconic Design Museum, black acoustic ceilings have been used to add to the ambience and enhance atmospheric design.

In the Design Museum, John Pawson and Dutch architect firm OMA have extensively used darker colours for the wood-wool panelling culminating in black at Parabola, the stunning restaurant at the top of the museum. These highperformance panels absorb the sounds of noisy dining and chatter together with the echoes and reverberations caused by the hard surfaces and large glazed areas.

Furnished with stunning blue-stained ash tables and chairs, the restaurant offers views of Holland Park and into the central atrium topped by the dramatic exposed roof structure.

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The fully-automatic Skyfold Zenith moveable wall is stored neatly out of sight in the ceiling cavity. At the touch of a button, it slides down into place as almost entirely flat panels.

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Limited space solutions from Style

With floor space always at a premium, moveable wall expert Style strives to deliver solutions that minimise the amount of space needed to stack panels when a partitioning system is not in use, without compromising acoustic privacy.

The sliding Dorma Variflex ML moveable wall is another outstanding solution that features panels with a significantly reduced thickness of just 88mm

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or example, the fully-automatic Skyfold Zenith moveable wall is stored neatly out of sight in the ceiling cavity. At the touch of a button, it slides down into place as almost entirely flat panels.This exceptional thin path of travel allows a room to be quickly divided without even moving furniture.There are four Zenith models capable of delivering laboratory tested acoustic performance ranging from Rw48 dB right through to an incredible Rw59 dB.There is also the sound absorption Zenith with a 0.65 NRC rating.

The sliding Dorma Variflex ML moveable wall is another outstanding solution that features panels with a significantly reduced thickness of just 88mm.Thanks to the clever use of modern acoustic materials; once in the place, the wall still offers excellent sound insulation of up to Rw 58 dB, but when not required, the panels can be tucked into the smallest possible space.

“When space is limited, some architects, specifiers, contractors and end-user clients dismiss the idea of trying to sub-divide it through a flexible room configuration,” said Julian Sargent, Style’s Group Managing Director.

“That’s where we can help. As exclusive UK partners to Skyfold and Dorma, we have products that will fit into the tightest of gaps that have to be seen to be believed.

“Better still, the acoustics are phenomenal, and they can be styled in a range of finishes to complement any interior design.”

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New flooring products from Kährs Kährs introduced exciting new flooring products during Munich’s BAU show in January, where over 250,000 visitors attended. With an impressive exhibition stand spanning over 200m2 – including an integrated bar area – Kährs proudly showcased new wood flooring designs with large, striking wall samples.

New designs included reclaimed-themed boards, ultra-matt wood floors and a brand-new collection of modern rustic wood floors – Boardwalk. However,

stealing the show was the anticipated launch of an entirely new product category – Kährs Luxury Tiles (LT).

Shown for the first time at BAU, Kährs

LT range is a comprehensive offering of modern, waterproof and phthalate-free luxury tile designs in dry back, click and loose lay. The LT product range includes over 170 wood and stone designs that utilise high-resolution technology with no repetition and a highly durable ceramic coating – the most abrasion-resistant and robust coating on the market.

Kährs UK and IE Country Manager, Alex Davidson, commented: “We have taken our core skills and knowledge from working with wood flooring for over 160 years with regards to innovation, product design, environmental supply chain and consumer considerations; this has set the benchmark for launching our Kährs LT range. The products have the highest specification as standard when compared to what is currently on offer in the UK market, whilst offering significant value compared to other branded LVT suppliers.”

‘Kährs Luxury Tiles’ will launch on the company’s website this month, with stock available to secure in March/April 2019.

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Expona provides stylish finish to Ireland’s leading sports store

A selection of Expona Commercial stone and wood-effect luxury vinyl tiles were used in the recent renovation work completed at Elverys Sports’ Bridgewater Store in Arklow, Ireland, by Tom Walsh Flooring Contractors, Limerick and distributed from Provincial Floor Coverings. Before laying the new floor, significant subfloor preparation was required including the removal of the existing floorcovering consisting of porcelain tiles on the main shop floor and vinyl tiles in the back-of-house locations. Some walls were also removed to give a more spacious open appearance, and 800m2 of new floorcovering of Polyflor Expona Commercial in Cool Grey Concrete and Bronzed Salvaged Wood was installed. * info@polyflor.com

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Sto proves to be the perfect ingredient for major restaurant project An acoustic attenuation solution provided by Sto has helped create a new acoustic environment at a leading London restaurant. The StoSilent Distance system has been installed at Lyle’s. Sto’s Mike Wallace explains: “For a restaurant, it’s important to create the correct balance.You want the area to have a good background atmosphere, and at the same time, the customers need to be able to hold conversations without straining to hear.” The Sto Silent Distance 115 system was chosen to achieve this balance. The Sto Silent Distance 115 system allows the creation of seamless, sound-absorbent walls and ceilings up to 200m², allowing inclined planes, sharp and consistent joints, bulkheads and floating return bulkheads. * info.uk@sto.com

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New click LVT collections from Designer Contracts

As the trend for stylish, hard flooring options continues to grow, Designer Contracts has added two new collections of Click LVT flooring from big-name brands Amtico and Pergo. Suitable for commercial and residential installations, Amtico’s Click Smart collection features 12 authentic wood- and stone-effect designs that can be fitted straight on to a solid and smooth subfloor. The glueless installation includes the latest rigid board technology and has a robust locking mechanism, making it quicker and easier to install. Pergo Premium Click LVT is suitable for domestic and light commercial installations and includes realistic stone and wood-look designs.

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Doors, Windows & Cladding

RMIG helps realise the most ambitious architectural projects RMIG’s City Emotion philosophy exists to capture the passion for creative and exciting urban design by offering innovative technologies and materials. Recent case studies showing the use of perforated and expanded metal for facades and sunscreens include: 1. The Golden Dice, Bang & Olufsen (B&O) This iconic building is designed by arkitec A/S. When embarking on the project, it was important that the building’s exterior should be just as exceptional in design and appearance as the interior. The material selection and design of the building are based on B&O’s new flagship store concept and product design.

Using RMIG ImagePerf, the individually adapted TECU Gold panels have their own specially designed perforation pattern running across the entire facade of the building, creating an unusual and fascinating design that resembles entangled snakes. All in all, the golden panels cover an area of approximately 350m2.

2. Kolding Campus, University of Southern Denmark The five-floor building is designed by Henning Larsen Architects and finding sustainable and environmentally-friendly solutions was a key point in its construction. The triangular motif has been repeated throughout the building in different forms and shapes, giving the construction a special dynamic effect and openness. RMIG has extensive experience in

finding environmentally-friendly solutions with sunscreens that have innovative perforated designs, making them both functional and inspirational. The perforation pattern used for the facade at SDU is designed and adapted to the sunscreen’s opening angle of 30º, which gives the optimal balance of light and energy in and out of the building.

3. Learnmark Horsens, Denmark For architect firm Kjær & Richter, it was important to combine the best possible indoor climate with an elegant exterior when assigned to design educational facilities for Learnmark Horsens. It is a well-known fact that concentration levels drop if the indoor temperature goes up and this led the architects to search for an

aesthetically-pleasing solution to block out the solar radiation.

It was decided to create a sunscreen mounted approximately 2m from the facade to give the building a light expression without compromising the screening effect.

The expanded metal panels provide the perfect balance between light and shade.

4. Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Following the London Olympics, it was decided to turn a temporary multi-storey car park at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into a permanent fixture. Haptic Architects conceived the winning idea to clad the whole structure using perforated aluminium panels from the RMIG City Emotion programme. The result is a stunning

transformation with an aesthetic appeal and functional benefits.

The aluminium modules are designed with a strong triangular geometry that gives the facade a contemporary feel and offers the visitor an ever-changing impression of light and shadow when viewed from different angles and at different times of the day.

Book your CPD RMIG’s CPD Presentation –‘Perforation in Architecture’ – covers the company’s City Emotion concept and the perforating process. As well as case studies and Q&A opportunities, the presentation also comprises patterns and materials, applications of perforated products and tailor-made designs.

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Change is in the air Following the tragic events of the Grenfell disaster, a greater understanding began to emerge regarding the lack of a holistic approach to fire safety and the evident shortcomings of custom and practice, where the cheapest solution took precedence over properly certified and tested fire-safe product solutions, such as fire doors and fire door assemblies.

For specifiers struggling to evaluate fire door solutions in this changing world, especially in respect to residential high-rise and complex buildings, it is comforting to know that Vicaima fire performance products offer a benchmark to the industry, with exceptional test evidence and incorporating key elements of Hackitt’s recommendations that less enlightened manufacturers have yet to adopt.Third-party accreditation is assured, as Vicaima adheres to not one but two nationally-recognised and highly reputable bodies to verify the performance of its products, namely BWFCertifire and BM TRADA Q-Mark. In each case, traceability is always visible with the use of tamper-evident labels and plastic plugs

to provide a clear understanding of fire rating and, of course, origin of manufacture.

This simple but effective marking, alongside a detailed inkjet stamp system to identify exact date of manufacture, enables Vicaima to establish complete control of its products throughout their lifecycle.

Of course, the fire door in itself does not provide the complete solution, this can only be achieved with compatible and rigorously tested components, including the correct frame and ironmongery.This is why alongside fire doors, Vicaima also manufactures an extensive range of doorset and kit solutions to create a complete, fully tested assembly via its Easi-Fit and Portaro brands.

Daylighting takes off at Heathrow Curtainwall engineer and Kalwall distributor Structura has recently completed a challenging but fascinating ‘replace and refurbishment’ project at Heathrow’s T4. This was in conjunction with structural engineer Webb Yates for a scheme designed by architect firm Pascall+Watson. The project proved so successful that main contractor Balfour Beatty named Structura as its ‘Most Promising New Supplier 2018’.

Replacing ageing glass rooflights originally installed in the 1980s, 1750m2 of Kalwall Skyroof cladding is being used above the

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terminal’s international departure lounge and check-in desks. Fully ASAID-compliant with regards to blast performance, Kalwall

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improves the solar control and insulation to the space below. In this project, its inherent strength in a lightweight frame means the existing substrate could be adapted and reused – saving £7m in project costs and more than a year from the build programme.

The whole retrofit was completed externally in ‘engineering hours’ using a bespoke moving scaffold, meaning there was no disruption to the inside of the building.

Kalwall offers complete line-of-sight protection, maintaining privacy for the security screening area and departure lounges while bathing the interior with diffused daylighting, regardless of the weather. Apart from providing visual protection, its inherent strength and heavyduty impact resistance make it ideal for secure locations such as this. It offers the highest protection in terms of wind-borne debris and resistance to impact, abrasion and point loads. Not only is it also safe to walk on but Kalwall also achieves S:AA (BS 476 Part 3) and Broof (t4) to EN 13501 Part 5 for external fire performance.

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Doors, Windows & Cladding Is terracotta the next best thing when it comes to cladding?

Nothing cheeky about AluK’s Nando’s installation Diagonally-shaped curtain walling leaning outward and without a singular regular pane of glass or panelling beyond the doors is just the sort of challenge that AluK relishes.This single-storey installation, at the newly-opened Nando’s restaurant and EE store on the Orbital Shopping Park in Swindon, enabled the specialist aluminium systems company to demonstrate both the versatility of its product range and its ability to create project solutions for clients. The curtain walling was an integral part of Stride Treglown’s vision for the landmark structure, which also features a flying roof. It features AluK’s SL52 flexible capped curtain walling system throughout, with an entrance door fabricated using the suited GT55TB door system.

8 www.aluk.co.uk * info.uk@aluk.com ( 01291 639739

That’s the view of Paul Richards, MD of Aquarian Cladding, who says he’s seeing a renaissance in demand for this cladding system. Following the Grenfell tragedy, combustible cladding has been banned for all new schools, hospitals, care homes and residential buildings in England and Wales above 18m. It means that alternative cladding solutions are being sought – and terracotta is proving to be a popular choice. Aquarian Cladding specialises in terracotta and brick cladding systems. “It is incredibly difficult to apply small-format bricks on metal due to tolerances and limited colours,” said Paul. “Pointing is difficult and...we are therefore seeing increasing demand for terracotta rainscreen.” * info@aquariancladding.co.uk

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GEZE UK sponsors leading architectural ironmongery award GEZE UK is sponsoring the primary award for a biennial event which celebrates the best of British architectural ironmongery specification.The ‘Winner of Winners’ award is chosen from all the category winners from the 2019 GAI/ RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards which takes place on 21st March. Held in the OXO Tower building, the event promises to be “the biggest and best awards yet”.

It will be the fourth consecutive time that GEZE UK has sponsored the prestigious award which recognises an entire specification team – architectural ironmongers and architects – and highlights the synergy of the professional partnership. * info.uk@geze.com

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Hauraton drainage systems at Bonus Arena – Hull Venue Built on brownfield land located on the edge of the main shopping district in Hull and adjacent to Princes Quay, the Bonus Arena – Hull Venue and its associated multi-storey car park were opened in August 2018.

The Arena, designed by AFL Architects, is a state-of-the-art music and events complex with a flexible capacity of up to 3500 people. The facility can provide a venue for concerts or corporate conferences in an 800-seat auditorium.

Surrounding the Bonus Arena is a public realm laid with grey stone paving and landscaped by re-form Landscape Architecture Limited with trees, lawns, flowerbeds and permanent stone seating.

An effective surface water drainage system was essential to ensure all-weather access to the venue. 140m of Hauraton RECYFIX PRO 100 channels with FIBRETEC heel-safe gratings were chosen for the job which blended well with the stone paving and would resist damage from applied grit rock salt in freezing weather.

The material, PA-GF, used to make the FIBRETEC grating, was specially developed

by Hauraton; the tough, UV-resistant, fibre reinforced moulding offers high stability and huge strength for its weight.

Complying with loading category Class C250 (BS EN 1433), the grating can easily take the weight of commercial delivery vehicles. The design is a real innovation as its non-corrosive material provides a visually appealing surface finish that retains its colour. The slots are super smooth, elliptical openings with the moulded bars having slightly raised triangular bosses along their outside edges. As well as providing an elegant appearance, the feature ensures surface water is directed into the slots.

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The world’s most advanced collated screw system just got even better Kaldewei NexSys complements elegant designs

NexSys shower surface is an innovative new four-in-one complete installationready system, consisting of a waste channel, sloping support, sealing and an enamelled shower surface enabling ultra-simple and fast installation. The elegant design of the narrow waste channel, with brushed stainless steel cover, complements the floor-level shower surface’s minimalistic look. The NexSys shower surface is available in a range of size options for maximum flexibility. All Kaldewei steel enamel bathroom solutions are 100% recyclable and are supplied with a 30-year guarantee.

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Simpson Strong-Tie’s Quik Drive significantly cuts installation time, with screws for a huge range of applications: decking to drywall, modular homes to mezzanine floors.The ergonomic design eliminates bending, stretching or crouching; the system can operate for hours, and so will you.The patented solid screw strips avoid jamming, and unlike many floppy collated screw strips, partially used strips can be reused later – so it’s cost effective too.The catalogue, available at www.strongtie.co.uk, features the full range of interchangeable collated screws, including a new positive placement tool for Simpson connectors. * sgreenway@strongtie.eu

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Safeguard research shows homes at risk despite damp treatment Homes throughout the UK may be at risk from rising damp despite being equipped with chemical damp-proof courses (DPCs), according to research from Safeguard Europe.

Laboratory tests at its research and development laboratory have proven that DPC creams with low concentrations of silicone will ultimately prove ineffective. Safeguard pitted its own high-silicone products, Dryzone Damp-Proofing Cream and Dryzone Damp-Proofing Rods, against two DPC creams that contained 20% and less than 15% silicone respectively. The results proved that low strength creams do not create a waterproof zone as large as that produced by high-strength products such as Dryzone Damp-Proofing Cream or Dryrod Damp-Proofing Rods. * info@safeguardeurope.com

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BBA has it in the bag when it comes to product testing

Google the British Board of Agrément and the results will most likely detail how the organisation represents the ‘gold standard’ of construction product approval schemes, with BBA Certificates awarded only to the highest quality systems and solutions. It is widely considered the UK’s leading certification body and recognised by Building Control, industry insurers such as the NHBC, architects, specifiers, local authorities and Government departments.

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ut certification is only one part of the BBA story. As part of the approvals process, construction products undergo rigorous and often lengthy trials at the BBA’s hi-tech test centre in Watford, Hertfordshire. This facility – BBA Test Services – has over the organisation’s 50 or so years grown into a leader in its field, working with homegrown and international manufacturers.

Its in-house expertise is unrivalled, with highly qualified experts in a diverse range of specialist fields bringing in-depth experience, regulatory insight and market knowledge to each project. These testing experts work with manufacturers applying for certification and with those wishing to carry out product testing, as Alvaro EnguitaGonzalez, BBA Business Unit Head Test, explained: “It is perhaps less well-known

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that any manufacturer can make use of BBA Test Services, they don’t have to be applying for certification. We carry out a huge number and variety of tests in Watford but can and do go out to site to assess products in-situ or carry out failure analysis.

“Very often, we work with manufacturers developing a new product or making improvements to an existing one. Our involvement forms part of their research and development process and can help ensure the end result meets the required Building Regulations and other regulatory standards. Our clients find it is highly beneficial and cost-effective to identify and resolve issues early in the process.”

BBA Test Services has produced what it is calling a ‘Product Bag’ to explain the various areas it covers. Head of Marketing, Wendy Ajuwon, explained: “The Product Bag is a

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visual guide to inform construction product manufacturers of some of the testing solutions the BBA can provide for them.

From on-site testing to failure analysis, BBA Test Services is a fully operational, multifunctional unit backed by more than 50 years of experience in product and system testing for the construction product industry.”

As detailed in the Product Bag, testing areas include structural testing, energy performance, security and weather resistance/wind serviceability. For this specific area, there are two types of weathering considered: Physical involving the breaking down of materials through direct contact with atmospheric conditions such as heat, cold, water, ice or wind Chemical assessing the adverse effects of atmospheric or biologically produced chemicals.

Both types occur together and, using weathering chambers and wind tunnels, BBA Test Services can reproduce such conditions and the subsequent impacts at both discrete component and large systems levels. After exposure, a range of further tests can be performed to evaluate the performance of the specimens.

Cladding, roofing and walling are systems commonly tested within the BBA’s largescale laboratories. All tests are subjected to strict quality controls complying with international standards recognised and evaluated by UKAS. 8 www.bbacerts.co.uk

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Staying true to an iconic building Powdertech Corby has been coating 1950s-style steel window frames for the iconic Grade ll Listed BBC Television Centre building at White City, which has been reopened as a housing, leisure and office development, with four BBC studios remaining at the site.

The converted properties are within the original question mark-shaped building, the facade of which retains its original appearance and style. The new window frames use the original 1950s design but with a thermal break in order to comply with today’s regulations. The frames are a Schueco-Jansen Slimline Heritage profile system fabricated from stock lengths of thermally broken pregalvanised steel.

Powdertech Corby bead-blasted the frames with aluminium oxide in order to key the zinc, followed by primer coating with AkzoNobel PZ790. “This epoxy zincrich primer replaces the lost zinc in the welded areas,” explained Richard Besant,

Director at Powdertech Corby. “When the sections are cut and welded to make the frames, small areas of the protective galvanising zinc are burnt away leaving the underlying metal vulnerable, and this must be repaired as part of the coating process.”

Powdertech applied a high-performance powder, AkzoNobel RAL8022 matt, Qualicoat Class 2, as a topcoat – a high-performance system which will help to keep the facade free from corrosion for up to 15 years.

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New guide aims to demystify drain and sewer lining

Deanestor expands into high-end kitchens for residential schemes

A new technical guide has been created to explain best practice in the use of no-dig sewer and drain lining. The guide, from drainage specialist Lanes Group, also explains the pros and cons of the main lining techniques available to construction and maintenance contractors. The guide explains the principles behind cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) installation, and the three main techniques available – ultraviolet (UV) light CIPP, hot water CIPP and ambient CIPP. All three techniques involve the insertion of a liner – made from felt or flexible glass-reinforced plastic. A resin, or chemical catalyst, impregnated in the liner is then cured to create a tough, waterproof pipe-within-a-pipe. The guide – Lanes Best Practice: relining – is the latest in a series of guides about drainage issues published by Lanes. Other topics include surface water flooding, drainage for logistics and distribution centres, drainage in hospitals and healthcare environments, septic tanks and disposal of fats, oils and grease.

Deanestor has announced its expansion into kitchens for the premium build-to-rent and market sale housing sectors. Deanestor has launched a new service to provide bespoke contemporary kitchens to developers and main contractors for studio and apartment projects for both rent and market sale. Commenting on the new service,William Tonkinson, Managing Director of Deanestor, said: “We have manufactured kitchens for many years – for hospitals, commercial projects and multi-occupancy developments.We are building on this success and experience, with our expansion into kitchen manufacture for high-specification build-to-rent and market sale housing.We will work with developers and contractors from the concept design and development stages to manufacture and installation.We offer ease of procurement and unrivalled project management, combined with a highly flexible approach to manufacturing.This means that we can supply kitchens to meet the precise requirements, architectural design and layouts of major projects – whether new build or refurbishment.”

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New videos from Keraflo detail the advantages of Tanktronic SCV Two videos are now available online which highlight the advantages of Keraflo’s innovative Tanktronic Servo Ceramic Valve (SCV).

The first video details sequential installation, with step-by-step captions to guide building services engineers and professional installers when fitting an SCV inside a cold water storage tank as an integral part of a Tanktronic electronic tank management system.

The second video features Cistermiser and Keraflo Technical Sales Manager, Tim Harris, who presents the key features and benefits of the SCV to deliver a concise overview of the product.

Connected to a Tanktronic Control Unit and incorporating Keraflo’s proven brass bodied valve with ceramic disc sealing parts, the SCV features a high torque electric motor which efficiently opens and closes the filling valve as required.

Quiet in operation with low power consumption, the SCV runs a self-cleaning

maintenance routine, and diagnostic functions include a data log of usage and cleaning cycles. Straightforward to install and commission, the SCV is designed to efficiently match tank capacity to demand, with adjustable filling level parameters based on the size of the tank and water consumption needs.

“The SCV is optimised for Tanktronic system applications and the range of 5 valve size options, varying from ¾" up to 2” to cater for differing tank flow rate requirements, is proving popular with specifiers,” says Mark Schlotel, Marketing Manager at Cistermiser and Keraflo. “This intelligent motorised filling valve is compact yet robust and provides a modern alternative to traditional design solutions featuring inline control valves and Keraflo Aylesbury delayed action mechanical float valves.”

The new videos can be readily accessed on YouTube by simply searching for Keraflo or Tanktronic SCV. 8 www.ourworldiswater.co.uk * info@keraflo.co.uk ( 0118

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Office Principles opens Manchester office Energy consultant selects Thermoblock for family home When Richard Britten set about designing a brand-new home for himself and his family, he identified Marmox Thermoblock as the ideal means of tackling thermal bridging around the floor/wall junction of the near-to-zerocarbon construction solution. The location of Britten’s super-insulated property is only a few miles from the family’s current property, but centuries away in age and technology. Not only will the Cotswold stone-clad walls offer a U-value of 0.1W/m2K, but the dwelling’s hot water and negligible space heating needs will be met using a ground source heat pump. In erecting the walls, a total of 184, 100 x 600mm Thermoblocks, will be laid at the base of the 100mm-thick dense concrete blockwork outer leaf.

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Office Principles has taken space in Manchester, formalising the expansion of the company’s geographical reach and reflecting its intention to grow its Northern portfolio further.The office, on Manchester’s Oxford Street, is headed by Project Director,Andrew Trevett, and supported by a full team of interior designers, technical surveyors, project managers and administration staff. Office Principles has undertaken significant contracts in the Midlands and the North in recent years and is keen to put down roots in a central-northern location. * info@officeprinciples.com

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H Bell banks on Polyflor for indoor market transformation A selection of Polysafe and Expona products were the floor of choice for H Bell and Sons as it undertook the transformation of a former bank building into a stylish new indoor market, complete with cafe and fresh food stalls. Set in Rochdale town centre, the three-storey, 1920s property has been turned into a brand-new shopping and eating hub alongside the River Roch. Extensive work has been undertaken with the creation of a new atrium, a new roof and installation of lifts before reinforcing the floors ready for a selection of new Polyflor floorcoverings including Expona Commercial Aged Elm, Polysafe Apex Chromite, and Expona Flow Smoked Oak. * info@polyflor.com

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