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Doors & Windows Reynaers’ doors, windows and facades enhance The Knowledge Center ARhus, Belgium

Greenhouse Santiago Calatrava-designed Museum of Tomorrow achieves ‘Best Innovative Green Building’

Design & Desire Innovative, out-of-this-world recreation centre for Istanbul’s Atasehir district

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ustainability’ – a word that’s often lightheartedly thrown around the industry, however, the term isn’t to be taken lightly. The importance of producing sustainable buildings in today’s society is of utmost importance both for us and the future generations to walk the planet. But what is sustainability? Well, as the Oxford Dictionary quotes, sustainability is the “avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance”. So, how are designers implementing this within their designs?

An outstanding example of this is Santiago Calatrava’s Museum of Tomorrow. With sustainability values at its core, water conservation was a crucial component for the museum’s design and, playing host to a plethora of locally and ethically-sourced building materials, the Museum of Tomorrow is the first museum in Brazil to achieve a LEED ‘Gold’ certification. To find out more about this architecturally-stunning, sustainable building, turn to page 30.

Moving onto page 18, we encounter our next sustainable project, Sheffield’s Little Kelham housing development. Far from your run-of-the-mill housing development, the low-carbon scheme has made way for 153 energy-efficient homes as well as community spaces, shops and even a bakery; all designed to offer residents an inspiring place to live.

Elsewhere is this issue, we profile Istanbul’s latest addition to its Atasehir district, Darren Evans explains how BREEAM and WELL standards can ease the path to a sustainable future and International Timber discusses modified timber’s rise to success within the industry.

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Contents

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News

10 Industry Updates:

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

22 Voice of the Industry:

Darren Evans looks at how the marriage between BREEAM and WELL can focus on buildings’ end-users and their wellbeing.

28 Legal & Business:

Nichola Vine, Partner in the construction team at Wright Hassall, looks at previous adjudication cases within the construction industry.

Features

36 Security: Thames Water has turned to Zaun to enhance its security measures at two football pitch-sized reservoirs in south London.

38 Rooflights:

Chris Chaney, Managing Director at Sunsquare, explains the importance of paying attention to daylighting in residential and commercial applications.

40 Drainage &

Landscaping: How can setting a clear SuD vision at the design stage guarantee success? Jim Fanning at Acheson + Glover elaborates.

26 Technical Insight – Timber:

42 BIM:

34 Doors & Windows:

44 edie Live Preview:

John Dowd from International Timber discusses the rise in popularity of the new wood on the block, modified timber.

Reynaers talks FC&A through the complex facade design, as well as window and door selection, for Belgium’s Knowledge Center ARhus.

Nigel Alexander, Managing Director at Tridify, looks at how virtual reality and BIM can be applied simultaneously within the industry.

edie Live returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 23rd to 24th May, addressing all energy, resource efficiency and sustainability matters.

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45 Vision Preview:

Vision will explore the ways in which new and old materials are being used in incredible ways within the industry.

Portfolios 14 Greenhouse:

Spanish-Swiss Architect, Santiago Calatrava, has received an accolade for the green design of Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Tomorrow.

18 Sustainability in Development:

Marley Eternit looks at the sustainable values of CITU Developments’ Little Kelham development.

30 Design & Desire:

The city of Istanbul has welcomed the addition of a new, out-of-this-world recreation centre to its Atasehir district – Watergarden.

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Industry Updates

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FC&A rounds up the latest industry news

In Brief

WMCA invests in former factory site A West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) investment fund is backing the £5.5m rebirth of a former Birmingham factory site. The Combined Investment Fund (CIF) has provided £2.9m of loan funding to Barberry Developments to assist with the development of the 46,000ft2 industrial unit on the old Tucker Fastenings site at Walsall Road, Perry Barr. Construction is expected to complete later this year, resulting in the creation of around 75 new jobs.

Burrell Collection secures planning consent The Burrell Collection has been granted planning permission and listed building consent for a comprehensive refurbishment.

The decision follows the recent approval by Glasgow City Council for funding of up to £27.3m toward the cost of the £66m refurbishment.The work to transform the Grade A Listed building will also see the creation of a space for exhibitions and the conversion of offices into galleries.

Property company secures second contract with council Leading local developer, Morris Property, has secured its second contract with Telford and Wrekin Council as works begin at Hortonwood West Industrial Estate. The £4m contract was awarded to Morris Property, Shrewsbury, after completing a shell-only unit at the same development in 2016. The new unit will be 67,500ft2 and fully fitted-out for the tenant to include offices, a canteen, warehouse, service yard, five dock levellers and external car parking.

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Leonard Design to secure future of Notts College with ambitious masterplan Leonard Design Architects has been working with St John’s School of Mission in Bramcote to create a masterplan for the college estate. The plan will enable St John’s to develop its various training programmes for students preparing for a range of Christian ministries within and beyond the church.

The masterplan, which has now been approved by Broxtowe Borough Council, proposes 25 houses and 15 flats for the site. The sensitively and carefully-designed layout focuses on maintaining privacy for the college, as well as respecting the beauty and importance of its history.

Leading the project for Leonard Design Architects, David Leonard said his practice had approached the project with a clear aim to facilitate the future development of the college while sympathetically reimagining how parts of the site could be used.

He said: “As a practice with worldwide experience that we

National Energy Foundation welcomes new chair

BakerHicks expands team with new associate director

Trimo UK appoints new managing director

The National Energy Foundation has announced a number of changes to its governance structure, including the appointment of Andrew Pakes as its new Chair. Andrew takes over from John Walker who announced that he was to step down earlier this year. John was one of the Founders of the foundation and becomes its President, while Dame Mary Archer moves from President to Patron.

BakerHicks has appointed Mark Renshaw as Associate Director to head up its civil and structural engineering team in London. Mark has spent the past 10 years delivering a range of RIBA award-winning projects in London and the South East.

Mark has worked across a broad spectrum of new-build, development and refurbishment projects, often involving complex and specialist architecture, materials and designs.

Trimo has announced the appointment of Matthew Curtis as its new Managing Director. Matthew joins Trimo after over 20 years of sales and senior leadership roles in global organisations from within the construction products space, including AkzoNobel, Hilti, Saint-Gobain and Jotun. He will be responsible for leading Trimo’s continued growth in the UK, following Innova Capital’s aquisition of the company in 2015.

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apply locally, we always begin work on our projects with a flexible and deliverable mindset.

We listen very closely to our clients’ needs and regularly sit down with them to make sure our plans are consistently in line with their vision.

“With St John’s, we brought our European expertise to the client and approached the college’s situation with a sensitive and deliverable solution. We suggested building

more houses on the site than originally proposed, set around a generous green space, with an improved setting for the listed building and putting the college and the students at the heart of the masterplan.”

The money which the college will make from the development will be reinvested in the modernisation and refurbishment of its Academic Block and will support the future work of the college,

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against a national backdrop of significant change and challenge for ecclesiastical colleges.

The developer for the scheme is Willmark Homes.

Director, Ian Jowett, added: “The project comprises a well-imagined site layout, interesting materials, resources and, most importantly, high-quality houses and flats that we are very excited to start working on.”

Principal of the college, Revd Dr David Hilborn, said: “St John’s has a rich history of educational innovation and adaptation and this exciting scheme will enable us to provide a future-focused training experience for our students as they are formed for service in the church and the wider community.

“It has been a great pleasure to work with Leonard Design Architects on a project that will transform our campus to the benefit not only of the college, but of Bramcote. Their professionalism and attention to detail have been truly exemplary.”

Work to transform the St John’s site through Leonard Design’s masterplan is scheduled to start in summer 2017.

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In Brief Hattersley retail scheme moves a step closer Construction of a £14m retail development in Hattersley, Tameside, is one step nearer after a development agreement was signed between Maple Grove Developments and Peak Valley Housing Association.The nine-acre district centre will comprise up to 14 shopping, food and beverage units in sizes from 1250 to 26,000ft2.

Rudridge helps get renovations underway Rudridge has helped get renovations underway at the new Badshot Lea FC grounds in Westfield Lane, with work expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2018/19 football season. Previously the grounds of Farnham Rugby Club, the Westfield Lane Stadium project will create a permanent base for Badshot Lea FC after an epic 13year search for a home ground.

Warwick masterplan granted planning permission Nicholas Hare Architects’ £29m masterplan for Warwick Independent Schools Foundation’s Myton Road campus has now received planning permission. “The project gives us the opportunity to offer one-stop educational facilities for our pupils… and will continue to honour our determination to provide stateof-the-art, efficient buildings which are fit for now and the future,” comments Richard Nicholson, Head Master of King’s High School.

Green light for affordable homes in Royal Greenwich Approval for the disposal of three sites in the Royal Borough of Greenwich to Meridian Home Start, in order to build new affordable housing in the borough, has been given.This initiative represents a significant opportunity for the Royal Borough to achieve its objective of increasing the supply of affordable housing in the borough.

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Industry Updates

Architect in Profile William Lim founded CL3 in 1992. He graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, with Bachelor and Master degrees in architecture.

After graduating, he worked in Boston as an architect for five years, before returning to Hong Kong in 1987.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for designing in sustainability?

The challenge is to build this mindset into the end user and educate people how to live differently.

William’s most notable project is The East Hotel; a pilot project for a hotel chain

William Lim is the Founder and Managing Director of CL3

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Had you always wanted to pursue a career in architecture?

Yes, I have always had an interest in art, architecture and design.

Growing up in the visuallyrich setting of Hong Kong and my father’s involvement in development in Malaysia contributed to forming my interests. I remember when I was a child, my father asked me to draw a profile of a door so he could use it in one of his projects.

I’ve always liked drawing and painting; that close relationship between architecture and art.

Growing up in Hong Kong in the 70s, there was a lot of new construction. I remember when the Connaught Centre (now Jardine House) was being completed in 1972, it was the first tall concrete building in Hong Kong.That development created a lot of excitement.

What has been your greatest influence and source of inspiration?

Chinese and Hong Kong culture has always been the strongest influence to me – like bamboo scaffolding, for example. If it was

an architect, it would be Frank Lloyd Wright who came to Asia and incorporated Asian elements in his designs. He stuck out to me when I was at Cornell.

What has been your most notable project to date?

The East Hotel. It was a pilot project for a hotel chain and we pretty much designed it before the branding and naming began. It has been open for over six years now and still generates a lot of interest for the design.

How do you approach your projects?

Always within context.We are deeply rooted in the principles of Asian design.We blend an intuitive sense of light, balance and proportion with contemporary solutions and innovative materials to produce designs that are versatile.We also think a lot about our projects’ tenants and the future usage.We really consider the neighbourhood the project sits within – the project can be bigger than itself and spread out to the neighbourhood.

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What is your favourite building and why?

I’ve never thought about this, but it has to be Le Corbusier’s Notre Dame du Haut in Ronchamp, France.While it exemplifies form following function, it’s also sculptural – it’s an artwork. It has influenced a lot of architects; it’s amazing to visit and still feels relevant.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for architects today?

Due to the rise of accessible information – the internet, Instagram, Pinterest etc – there is an overload of images and ideas. I feel one should look at the job of an architect as a career – a career with a process to live through and do good work.You should always strive to be relevant, without being too influenced by easily-accessible imagery.

What can we expect to see from CL3 this year?

We have many projects happening at any one time. A significant one in Hong Kong is H Queen’s, a 24-storey, purposebuilt vertical gallery building in the heart of the CBD. It is built for art businesses, restaurants and retail.The building aims to transform the urban environment by creating a new focus for art and entertainment alongside Hong Kong’s historic Pottinger Street.

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The Museum of Tomorrow opened its doors in December 2015 and has become a symbol of the urban recovery in Puerto Maravilha

In its first year of operation, 1.4 million people visited the Museum of Tomorrow

Sitting on the dock of the bay Spanish-Swiss Architect, Santiago Calatrava, has received the MIPIM Award for ‘Best Innovative Green Building’ for the design of Rio de Janeiro’s most-visited science museum, the Museum of Tomorrow. Here, FC&A celebrates this accolade with a tribute to Santiago Calatrava’s Neo-futuristic, green design.

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hen selecting the Museum of Tomorrow as this year’s ‘Best Innovative Green Building’, the committee highlighted its unique building design and commitment to creating a better future.The museum’s sustainable architecture reflects the function as a museum and is constructed primarily

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from local materials. Among its innovative features are solar panels that move with the sun to maximise energy absorption, the collection of reusable rainwater and an air conditioning system that uses water funnelled from Guanabara Bay.This water is then filtered, cleaned and returned back to the bay through a small waterfall.

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Water conservation is a critical component of the museum’s sustainable features. All of the water in the museum’s washbasins, sinks and showers is treated and recycled, along with the water used to dehumidify the air, which can reach up to 4000 litres of water per day. These efforts save an estimated 9.6 million litres of water and 2400 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity each year – enough to sustain over 1200 homes. The Museum of Tomorrow is also the first museum in Brazil to receive LEED ‘Gold’ certification.

Brazilian Landscape Architect, Burle Marx, oversaw the landscaping around the museum, and was careful to select native species that require a minimal amount of water to survive.

Internationally-recognised In its first year of operation, 1.4 million people visited the Museum of Tomorrow, far exceeding the anticipated 450,000 visits. Designed to be a place where science and technology meet art and culture, the Museum of Tomorrow has been recognised by leading cultural institutions worldwide. Its exhibitions have been awarded prizes by Canada’s International Design and Communication Awards, and its architectural design won ‘Best New Museum of the Year – Central and South America’ in the Leading Culture Destinations Awards.

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Water conservation is a critical component of the museum’s sustainable features

The committee highlighted the museum’s unique building design and commitment to creating a better future

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The Museum of Tomorrow opened its doors in December 2015. Since then, it has become a symbol of the urban recovery of the Puerto Maravilha neighbourhood by the Mauá Pier, providing the area with new infrastructure and transforming the neighbourhood into one of the most attractive destinations in Rio de Janeiro.

The building design takes inspiration from the surrounding vegetation and Brazilian culture.The museum was made possible by the City of Rio de Janeiro and the Roberto Marinho Foundation, with sponsorship from Banco Santander Brasil and the BG Project.The project is supported by the Government of Brazil, through the Ministry of Environment and the Financier of Studies and Projects (FINEP).

In his first design, Santiago Calatrava’s vision led him and his team to propose the addition of a plaza outside the museum.

Today, the plaza has created a more cohesive urban space and reflects the neighbourhood’s greater transformation.

In 2016, the Museum of Tomorrow signed collaboration agreements with major organisations such as Google, the British Council, DutchCulture, the Dom Cabral Foundation, the Engie Foundation, the Science Museum Group, the United Nations, UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) and more.

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The cantilevering roof with its large mobile wings and the facade structure expand almost the full length of the pier

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The building is orientated in the north-south direction, off-centre from the pier’s longitudinal east-west axis, maximising a continuous landscaping

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The design of the museum was inspired by the Carioca culture and through its architecture, it explores the relationship between the city and the natural environment.The museum includes 5000m2 of temporary and permanent exhibition space, as well as the 7600m2 plaza that wraps around the structure and extends along the dock.The building features large overhangs 75m in length on the side facing the square and 45m in length on the side facing the sea.These features highlight the extension of the museum from the dock into the bay.

The permanent exhibition is housed upstairs, and features a roof 10m-high with panoramic views of Guanabara Bay.The total height of the building is limited to 18m, which protects the view from the bay of Sao Bento Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The cantilevering roof with its large mobile wings and the facade structure expand almost the full length of the pier emphasising the extension into the Guanabara Bay, while minimising the building’s width. A reflection pool surrounding the building on the outside – used to filter water that is being pumped from the bay and released back in from the end of the pier – gives visitors the impression that the museum is floating.

The building is orientated in the northsouth direction, off-centre from the pier’s longitudinal east-west axis, maximising a continuous landscaping feature containing beautiful gardens, paths and leisure areas along the southern length of the pier. A park walkway around the perimeter of the pier allows visitors to circumnavigate the museum, while enjoying panoramic views of the Sao Bento Monastery and the Guanabara Bay.The lower level contains functional and technical rooms, such as the museum’s administrative offices, educational facilities, research space, an auditorium, a museum store, a restaurant, lobby, archives, storage and a delivery area.

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Cultural influences

The building features large overhangs 75m in length on the side facing the square and 45m in length on the side facing the sea

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Sustainability in Development Little Kelham is set on the site of the former Richardson’s cutlery factory in the Kelham Island area of Sheffield

Reimagining urban design A pioneering low-carbon housing development in Sheffield has used Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates, cladding and profiled sheeting to create a striking, long-lasting aesthetic that is challenging the conventions of urban design.

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ne of three low-energy housing projects by sustainable developer CITU Developments, Little Kelham is set on the site of the former Richardson’s cutlery factory in the Kelham Island area of Sheffield. In addition to 153 energy-efficient homes, where residents can expect their energy bills and carbon emissions to be a fraction of a conventional property, the development also includes community spaces, shops and a bakery, designed to offer an inspiring and thriving place to live.

Far from a conventional housing project, Little Kelham incorporates the challenges and rewards of developing on a historic brownfield site with 21st century house-building and placemaking, all the time focusing on creating homes and neighbourhoods which are kinder to the environment and help combat climate change.The development is designed

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to provide an oasis free from kerbs, white lines, street clutter and unnecessary signage, created to intuitively slow vehicles and create interesting spaces for people to meet, sit, ponder and pass through.

Central to Little Kelham’s design is the site’s industrial heritage, to reflect this character, CITU Developments specified a combination of sustainable fibre cement materials for 100 of the apartments and town houses.

The materials selected were Marley Eternit’s P3 Profiled Sheeting,Thrutone slates and EQUITONE cladding, which have been used to create aesthetic interest and contrast between grey tiles and black corrugated sheets on the facades. It was important that the site stayed true to its industrial past, so the developer has embraced the best elements of this influence while breathing new life into the area through the development’s design – ensuring it is relevant to new generations.

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Alongside achieving the right aesthetic to nod to its industrial heritage, sustainability is also central to the development, as Ben Neary, from CITU Developments, explains: “Sustainability is the absolute focus for Little Kelham. It’s currently widely estimated that buildings and homes are responsible for about a third of CO2 emissions, so a key driver for the project was the ways we could play our part in reducing this. Homes at Little Kelham help to reduce the impact on the environment and reduce heating bills.

“We chose to use a combination of three different fibre cement cladding products for the third phase of this development because we wanted to harness their sustainability benefits while creating a distinctive urban aesthetic that hasn’t been done before. We were also working within the constraints of the site and the highly industrialised surrounding area – we needed to reflect the heritage, yet build with a low-carbon philosophy, with energy efficiency and design at the core.

“We chose fibre cement profiled sheeting, EQUITONE and Thrutone from Marley Eternit because the materials supported our sustainability objectives, and gave us the distinctive semi-industrial yet contemporary urban aesthetic we wanted to achieve while at the same time being low maintenance and very durable. We also wanted to maximise the use of off-site construction processes and, as a lightweight material, fibre cement is ideal for this type of installation method.”

Speed of construction was an important consideration for the project developers.

The modular design of the houses involved huge, pre-made panels which form the walls and skeleton of the properties, being lowered into place with a crane before being fitted into position. This way of building is

Sustainability in Development The materials selected were Marley Eternit’s P3 Profiled Sheeting, Thrutone slates and EQUITONE cladding

While the weight of the cladding and roof covering was important, returning to the central objective of sustainability meant the sustainable credentials of the materials used was a driving factor

not only more accurate than a conventional on-site build, but it is also much faster and time efficient, as rooms can be created in hours and whole floors constructed in a day.

Marley Eternit’s fibre cement slates are ideal for modular building or off-site construction because they only weigh around 20.4kg/m2, which is less than half the weight of its thin leading edge concrete tile. They can also be installed much more quickly than natural slate, whether on site or in a factory as part of modular construction.

Returning to the objective

Alongside achieving the right aesthetic to nod to its industrial heritage, sustainability is also central to the development

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While the weight of the cladding and roof covering was important, returning to the central objective of sustainability meant the sustainable credentials of the materials used was a driving factor. Fibre cement slate is 100% recyclable, which makes it an increasingly popular choice for developments like Little Kelham with strong environmental objectives. Charlotte Hughes, Campaign Manager from Marley Eternit, explains: “Not only are our fibre cement slates a very sustainable product in life, they can be fully recycled at the end of life. Fibre cement products can be ground down and used to replace limestone and shale in clinker production, essential ingredients for Portland cement, thereby re-entering the construction supply chain and closing the loop. The excellent sustainability credentials of our range of fibre cement slates and profiled sheeting is demonstrated through its ‘Very Good’ BES 6001 responsible sourcing accreditation and the ability to achieve an A+ rating in the BRE Green Guide. For projects such as Little Kelham where the sustainability of the properties is key, fibre cement is an ideal solution.”

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Sustainability in Development

The latest digital technology has been incorporated into Little Kelham’s design

In addition to 153 energyefficient homes, the development also includes community spaces, shops and a bakery

Little Kelham demonstrates a successful balance between achieving cutting-edge urban design and speed of construction

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The combination of sustainable materials and applications means residents can enjoy cheaper heating bills

Ben Neary comments on how the specification of these sustainable building materials has provided numerous benefits for residents at Little Kelham. He says: “Through the specification of sustainable building products from cladding, profiled sheeting, right through to triple-glazed windows, our houses provide a comfortable indoor climate at any time of year without relying on conventional heating. We’ve also used the latest digital technology to allow homeowners to digitally control their home’s energy use from their desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone. This ensures homeowners only use the energy and resources they need.

“All in all, the combination of the most sustainable building materials and applications, alongside the latest digital technology, means residents can enjoy significantly cheaper heating bills, healthier air and a smarter way to consume resources. We believe this is the future of sustainable living.”

Charlotte Hughes adds: “In addition to the lightweight and sustainability credentials of our fibre cement slates, cladding and profiled sheeting, the versatility and multitude of textures and colours available across the ranges can help architects create aesthetic interest and contrast, helping to reimagine urban design, just like at Little Kelham.”

Ben Neary concludes: “Little Kelham demonstrates a successful balance between achieving cutting-edge urban design, speed of construction and, crucially, a sustainable development which will provide comfortable and low-carbon buildings for the long-term enjoyment of the whole community.”

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Voice of the Industry

It’s critically important that we look at WELL as an operational cost rather than a capital cost

BREEAM and WELL synergy eases the path to sustainable buildings With the WELL building standard and global sustainability standard BREEAM streamlining and greatly simplifying the process of obtaining both a certified BREEAM and a WELL rating, this is great news for companies already on a path towards sustainability and planning on a people-centric approach towards their developments. Darren Evans explains further.

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reating sustainable buildings which make occupants feel better as well as happier and more productive should be a given, and part of the culture of a business. After all, we spend a lot of time at work (90% of employees admit their work is affected by the quality of their environment) so it’s important that we look at ways to improve this work/life balance.

The WELL building standard is the first standard to focus on the health and wellness of the people in buildings. It centres on seven ‘Concepts’ – air, water, nourishment,

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light, fitness, comfort and mind – and demonstrates the connection between buildings and its impact on people’s health and wellness. By marrying WELL with BREEAM it will certainly make it easier for project teams to link sustainability and wellbeing, and achieve best practice.

Our future workplace WELL essentially takes an element within BREEAM and focuses on it very effectively. It puts into a context that widens the discussion further than construction and refurbishment.

From a commercial perspective, it takes it

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Darren Evans is the Managing Director of Darren Evans Assessments. He started the company in 2007 to provide comprehensive, hasslefree energy and sustainability services throughout the UK.

away from the capital expenditure and puts the decision onto the operational expenditure.

By doing so, it enables us all within the construction industry to have conversations with departments and areas of the business we wouldn’t normally have. In other words, the standard enables us to speak to everyone from human resources to CFOs and CEOs. WELL looks at the heart of the business and asks “are your staff really important to you and if they are, how are they important and where are they important to you?”. When you look at how staff have been treated over the last 100 years, it has evolved into being about the people at work, rather than the people that own the business. In the early part of the 20th century, the focus was on the people who ran the business with staff fortunate to just have a job. People now have more choice about where they work. “Am I looked after and will they cater to my development, be that professionally as well as mentally and physically?”. When employees are valued and looked after, they are more

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The way that the WELL standard helps the assessor is excellent and there is plenty of customer support

motivated and will do their absolute best for an organisation. Furthermore, a WELL certification has to be renewed every three years as opposed to BREEAM which is for the life of that building. It’s therefore not a standard that captures a moment in time.

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The WELL building standard centres on seven ‘Concepts’ – air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind

manageable in the longer term.

When you consider that we spend over 90% of our time indoors and in an office environment, we wholeheartedly believe that wellbeing should be a part of every building whether it’s a home, school, hospital or office.

The marriage between BREEAM and WELL will put a focus on the end-user and their wellbeing – after all, a sustainable building is not just about energy performance, aesthetics and the materials that are used to

build it, it’s also about the people who use that building being in a healthy environment where they can maximise being in the ‘zone’ and up their game. It will help us feel better about ourselves, others, overcome problems and result in us being more productive. It will help us to be inspired and to inspire others.

That is good for the business, shareholders and, ultimately, dare I say, society.

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In terms of assessing under both schemes, the process will be simplified and more efficient following the publication of a new briefing paper, ‘Assessing Health and Wellbeing in Buildings’, which states that approximately 35% of credits under BREEAM and WELL will be recognised by each organisation. Project teams won’t have to submit documentation twice. As another step in the right direction, the document also clarifies where WELL requirements are covered by UK and/or EU regulations, and where these can be omitted from an assessment for buildings undergoing a WELL assessment in these territories.

The way that the WELL standard helps the assessor is excellent and there is plenty of customer support. They will discuss with you the best way to do it and what is achievable.

The challenge is, how do we adopt wellness in the same way that we have embraced sustainability? It’s also critically important that we look at WELL as an operational cost rather than a capital cost.

The cost per head for a WELL fit-out, for example, will make it much more

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BIM Conference

Annual RICS BIM Conference unites BIM leaders The annual RICS BIM Conference returns once again on 6th June 2017, bringing together those leading the way in the BIM arena.

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ix months on from the launch of the UK BIM Alliance’s ‘BIM in the UK: Past, Present & Future’ – which targets BIM adoption levels of 75% across the supply and demand chain – in the opening keynote, Anne Kemp, Director of BIM Strategy and Development at Atkins and Chair of the UK BIM Alliance, will review how the strategy is developing.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Anne said: “The UK’s position as a global leader in the digitisation of the built environment is well established, but challenges to adoption of BIM remain.The UK BIM Alliance is delighted to support this key conference as we attempt to drive the continued implementation of BIM Level 2.”

Following the opening keynote, a panel discussion – which includes Founding Director of The B1M, Fred Mills – will focus on the role of professional bodies in creating a future facing the built environment industry.

It’s an opportunity to debate and discuss with the panel, the ground level concerns

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and barriers to BIM adoption in an industry comprising mainly small and medium-sized businesses.

The overarching theme for this year’s event centres around working towards ‘Digital Built Britain’. At present, a key challenge for the construction sector is how to match digital progress made by other industries – a topic to be covered

by Mark Bew MBE, Chairman of the UK Government BIM Task Group in the closing keynote. Combining the Digital Economy, Smart Cities and the ‘Internet of Things’, all against a backdrop of diminishing resources, urbanisation and global competition, the vision for Digital Built Britain is undoubtedly ambitious, but is it deliverable?

Acknowledging the ever-increasing importance placed on the operational stages of a project, new to this year’s conference will be dedicated breakout sessions for facilities managers, which are set to be led

by Christine Gausden, Chair of BIM4FM. Alongside this, David Philp, Global BIM/IM

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Consultancy Director at AECOM, will chair sessions specifically for cost and project managers.

Other key areas to be covered include the importance of ensuring security in common data environments, with a session to be led by Hugh Boyes, Cyber Security Lead at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Also, the increasing use of geospatial data in BIM projects will be outlined.

Throughout the day, delegates will hear expert advice and guidance on effective routes to early engagement and collaboration, and best practice approaches to project handover. Plus, they will receive updates on key guidance designed to inform and improve BIM practices.

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Technical Insight: Timber

Chemically modified wood requires less maintenance than normal hardwoods

New wood on the block: modified timber and its rise in popularity Modified timber is quickly gaining market share. Here, John Dowd from International Timber discusses its rise to fame and everything you need to know about this popular material.

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odified timber is an alternative to hardwood, which is treated in a controlled environment to improve its performance through either thermal modification or chemical processes. These modifications can completely change the structure of the timber’s cell wall components or simply concentrate on insulating the wood’s exterior.

Thermally and chemically modified wood

The increased availability of thermally and chemically modified woods means that where tropical timber was traditionally used, modified timbers are being substituted

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Thermally modified timber uses pyrolysis to thermally alter the material irreversibly.The main advantage of using thermal modification to change your softwood is that it makes it highly durable and, therefore, more sustainable.

Thermally modified wood also enjoys biological resistance against some microorganisms and insects, which is extremely useful for outside applications where normal, untreated wood may be prone to rotting.

Chemically modified wood possesses many of the same advantages. Accoya is one type of chemically modified wood that is sourced from fast-growing sustainable forests, has no toxicity and has a dimensional stability and durability that is the product of eight decades of research. Having been tested in all types of weathering conditions, both above and below the ground – as well as in water for prolonged periods of time – Accoya has been

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proven to withstand the harshest external environments and is better performing than even the best tropical hardwoods.

Chemically modified wood requires less maintenance than normal hardwoods and is better at holding its coatings.Test results between Accoya and unmodified wood demonstrate that coatings last up to three times as long on Accoya.

The acetylation process used to make Accoya is non-toxic and doesn’t introduce chemicals not already found in the wood.The wood is modified through acetylation from the surface to the core.

Accoya is unrivalled in application where the wood may come into contact with water, i.e. for external use. For example, Accoya was recently supplied by International Timber to provide outdoor weatherproof and damage-proof seating in Manchester’s Piccadilly Gardens.The durability and design of Accoya means it has an extremely long lifespan, a key requirement for developers when considering public realm.

The process of making Accoya changes the free hydroxyl groups into acetyl groups, reducing the ability of the material to absorb water by 80%, which has a huge effect on improving the stability of the wood.

The shift in cell structure also means fungi and insects do not recognise it as a wood so will not attack it nor be able to digest it.This is similar to the thermally modified option.

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Modified timber is an alternative to hardwood, which is treated in a controlled environment to improve its performance

Case study: Cultivar uses Accoya wood to design high-end greenhouses A top provider of high-end greenhouses has incorporated Accoya wood supplied by International Timber into its new designs for a glasshouse.

Thermally modified wood enjoys biological resistance against some microorganisms and insects

Current demand and application The demand for sustainably modified products continues to grow.Whether for windows, doors, decking, cladding or other joinery applications, modified timber technology is proving to be popular across all markets.

As consumers become wiser to climate change, deforestation, illegal logging and sustainable forestry, the demand for more sustainable alternatives will continue to

rise. Modified timbers are ideally placed to meet this demand.

The increased availability of thermally and chemically modified woods means that where tropical timber was traditionally used, modified timbers are being substituted – for example, in the case of joinery and garden products such as decking.

The future Modified timber is sustainable and plentiful.

As well-managed plantation timber is used as the basis for the modified timber product, this timber is available in much larger dimensions than some traditional hardwoods, pushing the design boundaries and unlocking new possibilities.

Modified timber stocked by International Timber is certified, meaning it meets all the regulations in terms of both managed sustainable forestry and legal ownership.

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When choosing an outdoor wood these kinds of considerations are essential as the cost of maintaining the material should be considered as well as the original price.

Another key benefit of Accoya is that it requires extremely low maintenance due to its durable properties.

Taking all these factors into account, it’s not hard to see why Accoya is a popular choice to replace high-performance materials such as tropical hardwoods and aluminium, which can lack Accoya’s green credentials.

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Cultivar uses Accoya wood in combination with aluminium to create stunning glasshouses for beautiful gardens. It’s praised the reliable service of International Timber, the good value for money and the expertise of employees in handling their queries.

Daniel Carruthers, Director of Cultivar, said: “We have married our extensive experience in the greenhouse industry with a desire to design a beautiful glasshouse using a combination of engineered timber and aluminium.

“We needed a wood suitable for outdoor use. Whilst our greenhouses are predominantly aluminium, we recognise the aesthetic and practical advantages of wood so when designing the structure, we wanted to incorporate some.

“It’s important to educate our customer base to the merits and green credentials of Accoya. It is longlasting, dimensionally-stable, attractive and, most importantly, environmentally and ethically-sourced.

“Our timber needs are ongoing. It’s not a one-off project and, with our eyes set on expanding the range, we can only see the relationship with International Timber growing.”

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Legal & Business

For those involved in adjudication and subsequent enforcement proceedings, it is worth remembering that your costs in the enforcement should be claimed

It is fairly well-accepted that in adjudication proceedings, the parties will not recover their legal costs from the other side regardless of the outcome. It is a swift, temporarily binding process intended to keep cash flow moving and not interfere with projects as they progress. Here, Nichola Vine from Wright Hassall explains further.

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his hasn’t stopped inventive arguments being advanced over the years, especially where there is subsequent or parallel litigation ongoing.

The case of Octoesse LLP vs Trak Special Projects [2016] EWHC 3180 (TCC) concerned a related issue, namely when are claims consultants’ costs recoverable? The contract was a JCT Intermediate Building Contract form (IC2011).Works were not completed on time, and a certificate of non-completion was issued by the contract administrator on 3rd October 2014. On 13th February 2015, practical completion was confirmed. On 3rd July 2015, a claim was submitted by the contractor for an 18-week time extension.The contract administrator awarded 9.5 weeks, but did not issue a further certificate of non-completion.And on 4th May 2016, the final certificate was issued for payment.A pay less notice followed on 16th May 2016 deducting liquidated damages of £89,250.

An adjudication commenced, in which it was decided that the pay less notice was invalid; the employer was not entitled to

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deduct LADs and the contractor was owed £59,991.83 plus interest and other sums, largely because no revised certificate of non-completion was issued in 2015.

The employer went to court to challenge the decision, and it failed.The contractor asked for its costs to be assessed by the court, and this is where the interesting point arose.

The contractor was represented by consultants rather than solicitors. Counsel had appeared at the hearing and this cost was not challenged.What the employer did object to was paying the costs incurred by the claims consultants who had acted for the contractor and the costs incurred by those consultants in preparing court documents and statements and attending court.

Another case concerns a well-known tennis champion and the inspector of taxes.

Whilst the media was interested in the celebrity aspects, there was also a detailed legal argument over recoverability of costs.

That decision had seemed to suggest that the costs of consultants who give advice in litigation are not recoverable, and was relied on by the employer to defend the

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claim for significant portions of the costs claimed in this enforcement.

However, the court disagreed that Agassi amounted to a blanket ban on recovery. It said that the real question to be answered is whether the costs claimed for the consultants would usually have been recoverable by solicitors as a disbursement.

One would think this would fall in the employer’s favour as preparing court documents and attending court would seem to be work ‘normally done’ by solicitors.

Adjudication seems different; the particular nature of adjudication and the curtailed timescales were a significant factor in the court’s decision-making.

The court acknowledged that the speed of adjudication enforcement meant the consultants originally involved in the adjudication were often asked to perform tasks that might usually be considered the role of the solicitor. The logic ran that as it would have been both “practical and normal” for solicitors to seek the assistance of the consultants involved in the original dispute when dealing with enforcement, the consultants’ costs would have been disbursements and recoverable. Therefore, costs incurred by claims consultants assisting a litigant in person will also usually be recoverable on enforcement of that decision assuming they represented the party in the original adjudication.

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Nichola Vine is a Partner in the construction team at Wright Hassall, she specialises in all aspects of construction and engineering contracts and disputes.

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Design & Desire

A Turkish delight The city of Istanbul has welcomed the addition of a new, outof-this-world dining, shopping and entertainment complex.

Watergarden, located in Istanbul’s Atasehir district, focuses on gastronomy, retail and entertainment.

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ompleted in 2016,Watergarden is owned by the Ziylan Group.The apparel and fashion group serves 355 shops including FLO, Polaris and Sport in Street throughout Turkey and exports to 25 countries around the world – including Germany,Albania, Macedonia, Ukraine, Russia, Georgia,Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan,Tunisia, Libya, Iran, Kuwait and Lebanon.

A cutting-edge design The group’s Watergarden scheme was designed by Netherlands-based design firm,T Concept – which specialises in placemaking – while the spatial, innovative organisation and spectacular interior design was undertaken by Gorkem Volkan Design Studio.The cuttingedge design of Watergarden puts it in a league of its own, moving away from the stereotypical shopping malls seen across the globe.

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The main focal points have been specialised for refreshments and recreational functions, which have a balanced, spatial organisation in open, semi-open and closed spaces.

Each of the several units at Watergarden differ from one another across a floor space of 165,000m2.These units individually play host to various activities organised by Watergarden, including dazzling water, laser, light and fire shows as well as children’s adventure parks and street scenes filled with delights.

Elsewhere, the performance pool, covering an area of 5000m2, was designed with the aim to be the project’s visual and functional focal point. Various areas around the pool have been designed to generate different atmospheres relating to each customer’s user profile.

Additionally, the City Park, designed by DS Architecture, is an important part of the project that is surrounded by plants and trees and covers a 15,000m2 area of land.

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Project details Project name: Watergarden Location: Atasehir, Istanbul Design: MDArch Architecture Project date: 2015 Construction date: 2015-2016 Interior: 165,000m2 The Watergarden project required a different design approach from a conventional shopping mall. The project demanded different functions that are merged into a single structure for different user profiles. The entire space has a cellular, spatial organisation consisting of independent identities. The most difficult part of the project was to create a harmonic relationship between these different atmospheres, contrary to the typical shopping mall design approach, which becomes obsolete in this case.

Design & Desire The elliptical gallery not only contains the escalators, but also has a kinetic sculpture

The cutting-edge design of Watergarden puts it in a league of its own

Considered as an important centre for refreshments in the Anatolian part of Istanbul in the future, the Watergarden project also includes an 11-hall cinema complex

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The restaurants have been placed on one side of the pool, while bistros are placed on the other side.The other areas within Watergarden, just a stone’s throw away, have been branded the ‘Organic Market’ and ‘Nostalgia Street’. Both these areas have different atmospheres and functions and are continuously linked to one another with alternative routes and pedestrian paths for wayfinding.This has resulted in the Watergarden project embracing a horizontal hierarchy in its interior organisation, differing from other shopping mall design standards.

As also seen in other MDArch Architecture projects, the surfaces are fairly fixed to the existing structure and the coating materials are selected as perforated metal, natural wood and stone that are easy to attach or to replace.

Starting from the Organic Market to the botanical garden floor, the whole section of the building is visually connected.The elliptical gallery not only contains the escalators, but also has a kinetic sculpture – also designed by MDArch Architecture.

In the first steps of the design process, Organic Market and Nostalgia Street were evaluated both for the visiting guests and the people working within.The aim was to offer a feeling that the spaces were already standing before the Watergarden project commenced via choices made with regards to material, texture, colour and dimensions.

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Design & Desire Watergarden was designed by T Concept, while the spatial organisation and interior design was undertaken by Gorkem Volkan Design Studio

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The surfaces that are part of Nostalgia Street were chosen with the intention to not appear as decorations

The surfaces that are part of Nostalgia Street were chosen with the intention to not appear as decorations, therefore, carefully patinated, natural materials were specified. To keep the atmosphere close to a typical market street in any city, the street dimensions – in cross sections – have been kept as narrow as possible. The guests were evaluated as a parameter for the design, as well as the residents and employees.

The transiency is emphasised in the Organic Market field to keep it similar to a typical neighbourhood market. All the structural parts in the field are designed from cast iron, therefore, there won’t be any marks or damage left on the field when the whole structure is removed.

The essential components of this neutral field, which will keep the place alive, are regarded for people and their relations, so, the aim was to create an independent atmosphere that will host these relations.

Considered as an important centre for refreshments in the Anatolian part of Istanbul in the future, the Watergarden project also includes an 11-hall cinema complex, a flexible event venue that can host 4000 people, a theatre venue, entertainment clubs, a culinary arts school for both children and adults, sports centre, playground for children and a kindergarten.

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Doors & Windows

The Knowledge Centre ARhus is a public information forum and meeting place

Combining aesthetics with sustainability The Knowledge Center ARhus – meaning ‘open house’ – is a public information forum and meeting place. It houses Roeselare’s library and archive, as well as teaching facilities and meeting rooms, offices and social spaces.

D The facade’s complexity meant that the fabricator worked in collaboration with Reynaers on the development of bespoke solutions

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esigned by architect practice BURO ll & ARCH+l, the building makes extensive use of Reynaers’ CW 50 curtain wall system, in both its standard form and with complex bespoke solutions, in order to accommodate the extensive use of glass on the project. The facade incorporates hundreds of diagonal sections as a stylish feature of the building’s design.

A key part of the city’s regeneration, the building is based on an old bank but only retains the original concrete structure.

As part of the dynamic concept, three different types of glass make up the facade with clear and green glass, as well as a third white glass panel positioned approximately 12cm further forward. This gives a sense of greater depth to the curtain wall, which covers an area of 2700m2.

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Marketing Manager at Reynaers, Rebecca Cope, said: “The Knowledge Center has won a number of awards, including the Benelux Aluminium Award, for its exceptionally sustainable renovation, and the Joinery Award, thanks to its excellent execution and exceptional technical challenges.

“We’re very proud that both our products and technical team have helped to contribute to this award-winning building.”

The facade’s complexity meant that the fabricator on the project – De Witte Aluminiumconstructies NV – worked in collaboration with Reynaers on the development of bespoke solutions to achieve the desired effect. These included T-shaped face caps for the enamelled white glass, special mounting brackets and flat face caps for the CW 50 transoms.

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As the facade featured several complex junctions, critical for effectively draining water, the fabricator produced a mock-up of part of the curtain wall on the building

As the facade featured several complex junctions, critical for effectively draining water, the fabricator produced a mock-up of part of the curtain wall on the building, in which all of the diagonal details and glass types were included.

Reynaers’ high insulation doors and windows, CS 86-HI and CS 86-HI/HV, were also included on the project to complement the building’s external envelope, along with sliding system, CP 155.The main contractor on the project was Stabag Belgium NV, Region West.

Custom-made facades The curtain wall system features an extensive range of profiles so that a wealth of design constructions can be created. Offering extensive design freedom, this curtain wall can be custom-designed – such as The Circle, the new HQ of Belgian tech giant, Barco.

Rebecca Cope added: “Architects from the UK and beyond have been really impressed by the increased thermal performance from the system, making it ideal for Passive House or energy-efficient buildings.

“Our new variant of CW 50 benefits from improved insulation profiles, which can achieve an impressive insulation value (Uf) down to 0.56 W/m2K with a glass thickness of 60mm.The new additions to this proven curtain wall system also result in much larger panes of glass being able to be installed. It is perfectly suited for much larger panes and for triple-glazing, which provides eco-efficient buildings with more light than ever before.”

Opening types such as the top-hung windows, parallel opening windows, hidden vent turn and tilt windows and flush roof vents for integration in roof applications can be seamlessly integrated within the CW 50.

Its design variants offer curtain walls for both the exterior and the interior of a building.

Reynaers’ high insulation doors and windows, CS 86-HI and CS 86-HI/ HV, were included on the project

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Security

Zaun Group companies EyeLynx and Binns installed two huge temporary CCTV masts with high-performance PTZ cameras, thermal cameras with video analytics, horn speakers and high-powered Wi-Fi

Integrated solution secures London water supply The integrity of the fresh water supply to London has been stepped up with an array of cameras, high security fencing, vibration sensors and razor wire.

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he installations at the Thames Water site in south London are to protect two football pitchsized reservoirs that hold the chlorinated and disinfected fresh water supply for much of the capital’s population.

The site’s 15 acres of wide-open green space offer some of the best panoramic views across London and had been popular for picnics and recreation. But, the risk to the water supply forced the UK’s largest water and waste company to further enhance the security along one side of the perimeter of the reservoirs, where a public footpath has provided easier access for trespassers and committed graffiti ‘vandals’ to enter.

The Zaun Group had already installed its most intruder-resistant fence, ArmaWeave, and razor topping around the whole site. ArmaWeave can be raked across undulations in ground levels, after Zaun developed an installation method to make best use of the properties of the high security fabric. The fencing – which is unique to Zaun, as is the ability to rake it – is produced on the world’s largest mesh weaving machine at the company’s West Midlands manufacturing base.

It limits the need for stepping panels on slopes and reduces installation costs significantly compared with standard welded mesh systems, while still conforming to the highest rated standards for fencing products

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defending against forcible attack.

ArmaWeave’s unique properties add substantial resistance to cutting attacks with hand, powered and non-contact tools. The tight mesh pattern provides no climbing aids, again, limiting the potential for intrusion.

Thames Water asked software security expert EyeLynx to design a solution based on its SharpView CCTV system to protect the site of Critical National Infrastructure.

Zaun Group companies EyeLynx and Binns installed two huge temporary CCTV masts with high-performance PTZ cameras, thermal cameras with video analytics, horn speakers and high-powered Wi-Fi to link the two with a SharpView networked video recorder.

SharpView systems can record and manage multi-megapixel and HD video evidence from an unlimited number of CCTV cameras. Alarms are also recorded from other security devices such as facial recognition, intruder and fire sensors.

Built on the latest Enterprise class Linux operating system, the SharpView recording engine delivers the fastest storage and retrieval performance in the industry.

All units record network IP video of any resolution, frame rate and compression formats including; M-JPEG, MPEG-4 and H.264. It supports a variety of digital I/O and devices connected over USB, ethernet and RS 232/422/485. GPS tracking and wireless connectivity is also supported.

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CPNI-approved PIDs were also fitted which, fully integrated with SharpView, provide the site with a triple layer of electronic security of the highest quality.

The system can provide alarms and CCTV video evidence, so whenever a camera or vibration sensor detects a potential breach of the fence line, the horn speakers can broadcast audio warnings, send alarms to security personnel and capture video evidence for potential prosecutions.

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Rooflights

Not only do rooflights tick the box for providing the occupants of the building with the benefits of a vitamin D boost, they can also be used to maximise light in dark spaces

Let the sun shine

Home comforts

Make it work

Natural light has many advantages over using artificial lights – the benefit to our mental health is just one. It can also result in considerable financial savings in energy bills. In a typical building, lighting accounts for up to 40% of energy consumption, but by allowing more natural light to penetrate and controlling both its light and heat components, the cost reduction will be huge.

Using natural light is not without its issues, however. Glare, overheating, variability and privacy issues can all cause problems.And architects are increasingly looking for new and innovative ways to address these.This perhaps explains a surge in demand for rooflights.

Rooflights work in both commercial and residential buildings and the latter should not be overlooked in terms of daylighting. In 2013, The Royal Institute of British Architects launched a campaign – HomeWise – that called for the Government to set a minimum threshold for light (and space) in buildings which led to a new housing standard called the ‘Nationally Described Space Standard’ in 2015. But while this addressed the space issue – albeit in a voluntary capacity – it did not tackle light at all.

It is hoped the WELL building standard will lead the change in this area. And we want to continue to be at the forefront of making daylighting possible in all buildings.

Incorporating natural light in office buildings has become a key trend. But work, rest or play, we can all benefit from a burst of sunshine. Here Chris Chaney, Managing Director of Sunsquare, explains how attention to daylighting should be paid to residential as well as commercial buildings.

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ver the past few years there has been a number of reports exploring the importance of our inherent connection with natural elements. A wealth of academic research has revealed how the presence of these natural elements – daylight in particular – can

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Light it up The controlled admission of natural light into a building is about reducing reliance

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promote health, wellbeing and productivity.

The WELL building standard supports the idea that we should embed wellbeing into our buildings, focusing on seven categories of building performance: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. But up until now, this has predominantly been focused on commercial buildings rather than homes.

And, really, we should be thinking about using as much natural light in all our builds.

on electrics and creating a visuallystimulating environment. And the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM) – of which we are a member – has revealed that rooflights provide three times more light than the same area of vertical glazing. They can also provide a much more even distribution of light, particularly in larger structures. After all, where vertical glazing exists, the effective area for natural lighting will only be within 6m of the wall containing the window. This means a rooflight can provide the answer to many daylighting problems.

Not only does it tick the box for providing the occupants of the building with the benefits of a vitamin D boost, it can also be used to maximise light in dark spaces, allow for elegant changes in a conservation area, help negotiate tricky planning permission rules and provide a solution if you are unable to have a traditional window due to the wall forming the boundary of the property.

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Drainage & Landscaping

The enlarged spacers on the sides of the block create 7mm-wide joints, which allow surface water to pass through the paving

Designing with drainage in mind Jim Fanning at Acheson + Glover (AG) examines how setting a clear SUDs vision at the beginning of the design process can maximise the solutions available and guarantee system success.

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he built environment has grown rapidly over the last 50 years while the UK’s weather has deteriorated, resulting in a 50% increase in consecutive rainfall days. This has all contributed to a growing problem of flooding or excess standing water, especially in areas of urban development.

With no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, there has been a surge of policy and legislative guidelines introduced to help shape the development process, as well as many

products available to provide solutions that fit whatever environment an architect may be working with.

For new-builds, whether residential or commercial, a clear SuDs vision at the beginning of the design process can exploit the site’s opportunities, troubleshoot what restrictions or limitations may be imposed from a planning perspective and indicate how the design and SuDs requirements may marry to ultimately deliver on the developer’s aspirations.

For designers, understanding the policy requirements, as well as the maintenance and management considerations, will have a significant effect on the viability and cost-effectiveness of the particular SuDS used and the benefits it brings to the overall project. Good urban design is only possible where the design and management of water in a scheme is integrated as an important part of the whole concept, and there are various products – from paving to retaining walls – which can be incorporated to achieve the design vision effectively.

Setting the design criteria at the start of the project and establishing a clear SuDS vision will ensure the SuDS components are not secondary to other requirements for the site, but instead incorporated from the earliest inception.

Take the recent catastrophic floods seen across the north of England and South West of the country, for example. It was suggested by the Environment Agency that in many cases the flooding has been caused, not by swollen rivers as initially presumed, but by the runoff from paving, highlighting the very real consequences of giving SuDS a secondary thought. Permeable block paving can be an essential solution for build projects which require suitable drainage solutions.

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Setting the design criteria at the start of the project and establishing a clear SuDS vision can exploit a site’s opportunities

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A major leisure complex was one of the first of its kind in Northern Ireland to incorporate AG’s Xflo Plaza permeable block paving system, which achieved the architect’s vision and created an effective system for drainage without compromising on aesthetics.

Newry and Mourne District Council specified the new facility must provide accessibility and functionality with a modern,

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It has been suggested by the Environment Agency that in many cases the flooding has been caused, not by swollen rivers as initially presumed, but by the runoff from paving

Permeable block paving can be an essential solution for build projects which require suitable drainage solutions

visitor footfall and required to stand the test of time. Used in ‘Salt’ and ‘Pepper’, the colours were hand-selected to enhance the urban look of the leisure centre complex, all while offering certain natural qualities that would blend with the green playing fields it was situated near. The textured washed surface gives the appearance of natural granite stone but with the quality assurance of concrete block paving.

AG has introduced eight stunning new colours to its popular range of Plaza paving taking the range to a total of 11 colour blends.The unique-to-market, new range is infused with hints of natural coloured

aggregates, each delivering a striking visual effect.The Nordic-inspired colour palette draws on spices, plants and flowers to offer ones such as Lavandel, Paprika and Kanel.

AG’s Plaza paving has a surface formed from natural granite aggregates and is colourfast and durable.The new additions have been introduced to give architects huge choice while still offering Plaza’s vibrant aesthetic appeal, colourfastness and strong durability.

All colours are available in a variety of intensities, depths and formats, including AG’s Xflo permeable paving system.

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high-spec interior that would encapsulate the overall ambitious future vision for the town, enhancing yet complementing the existing town centre for residents and visitors. Critical to the project was a sustainability aspect, with solar thermal panels being introduced to heat the water, a heat recovery system installed and a UV pool treatment plant as well as rainwater harvesting elements incorporated.

Permeable block paving would be an essential component in achieving the dual objectives of accessibility and functionality, offering suitable levels of drainage for this urban town centre location. The system provides the functional permeability performance required in a sustainable urban drainage system, designed to mimic the natural movement of stormwater and replace conventional stormwater drainage systems. All of the block systems have been designed to allow an initial surface infiltration in the order of 2000 litres/sec/ ha. Surface water flows through the joints and is absorbed into the underlying voided sub-base where the water is treated, stored and slowly released into the ground (infiltration) or the surface water drainage system (attenuation). The enlarged spacers on the sides of the block create 7mm-wide joints, which allow surface water to pass through the paving.

The product’s granite aggregates provide strength and durability – key for this complex structure situated in the heart of Newry city, attracting high levels of

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BIM

Why VR is perfectly placed to be the driving force behind BIM

As virtual reality continues to pique the interest of the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, how will this sit alongside BIM when it’s still struggling to break into common use? Nigel Alexander, UK Managing Director at Tridify, looks at how both technologies can be applied simultaneously and how the use of VR may be the bridge needed to create a system that is faster, easier to use and more accessible to the AEC community.

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espite the Government’s push to establish Building Information Modelling (BIM) as central to future construction projects, the technology is still struggling for take up.

Many in the industry are still not seeing its positive impacts and focusing instead on the perceptions that it is more red tape and cost in the building process.

Virtual reality, meanwhile, is being increasingly viewed with interest across the construction sector’s value chain for its potential impact in areas such as planning, visualisation, collaboration, decision-making, sales and marketing as well as training.

Strangely, what the industry is failing to do is connect the dots between VR and BIM.The

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reality is that VR has the ability to transform BIM into a major asset and source of added value for construction companies, and could be the technology that helps unlock the promises that BIM has yet to be seen to deliver on.

One of the key advantages that VR provides is the ability to better visualise and display exactly what buildings and environments will look like.While we’ve had this with 3D modelling by combining VR with BIM the visualisations become immersive and accurate.This allows the industry to move away from traditional modelling, and instead create something that is more userfriendly and more accessible across all the stakeholders in a build.

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Virtual reality is being increasingly viewed with interest across the construction sector’s value chain for its potential impact

How you interact with a VR space is where the major advances in technology will occur in the next few years and, as such, where we could see it opening BIM up further. Many of the VR tools used at the moment are built on current platforms – and the technology behind them is changing fast. By combining cloud-based technology with VR and BIM, the creation of those visualisations can be automated.This same technology also allows these models to be modified and adapted easily, from structural issues such as increasing corridor width or moving access points to cosmetic issues such as adding furniture, moving lighting, colouring walls and changing flooring.

But, probably more importantly, these VR experiences can be viewed on any platform and in particular mobile devices.This potentially is as big a shift for the construction industry as the advent of the iPhone was to the telecoms sector, as it puts VR models in the hands of everyone across the industry value chain.

Combining VR with BIM in this way also allows developers to start the sales and marketing process as early as possible. On top of this, it opens new areas of the value chain in facilities management, smart retail solutions, simulations, health and safety and, right at the consumer end, 3D e-commerce.VR can provide the platform for sales and marketing to collaborate with planning and facilities management and can take the process right the way through to end-users buying furniture for apartments or offices.

This vision of how VR can change the industry is not without its challenges; it is a heavily disruptive technology that challenges areas within the construction industry across the board. However, the reality is that combining BIM with an automated and scalable VR platform can allow developers to do things faster, smarter and with higher quality.This is a real enabler for change in the sector.

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BIM Conference Show Preview

edie Live is the only event in the calendar specifically engineered for energy, resource efficiency and sustainability decision-makers

edie Live returns this May With urbanisation predicted to reach 66% of the world’s population by 2050, the rise of the megacity and the emergence of smart, interconnected infrastructure, the role of the construction sector has never been more crucial in delivering the landscape of the future.

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Three dedicated seminar theatres: The show’s operational seminar theatres are dedicated to best practice and ‘the doing’ across three key areas: energy efficiency, on site generation and resource efficiency.

16 advice clinics: visitors can book 20-minute, one-to-one sessions to gain free, practical advice from a range of experts to help navigate the complexity in diverse topics. edie Live will take place within Birmingham’s NEC from 23rd to 24th May 2017. For tickets, please visit the website.

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The Strategy and Innovation Conference programme is divided into detailed exploration of four gamechanging topics. From the policy landscape post-Brexit to the power of partnerships, a tour of the future to the megatrends shaping the world we live in, edie will explore what a low-carbon world might look like and what that means for what we do here and now.

There’s even the joint edie Live/Utility Week Live Water and Energy Marketplace connecting water retailers and utilities brokers with commercial and industrial energy and water customers.

So, be part of the conversation, meet the technology and service providers to transform your own operations and engage with an audience who are all there with one aim in mind – doing business better.

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One strategic conference: on the Strategy and Innovation stage, the leaders explore the thinking and the doing in making sustainability strategies material, realistic and effective. It will be divided into four key themes across the two days to deliver a concentrated and focused package of expert content, cutting complexity for attendees and giving them the information and tools to hone their own approaches and effect real change in their organisations.

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Addressing this head on, edie Live is the only event in the calendar specifically engineered for energy, resource efficiency and sustainability decision-makers. The show offers a dynamic mix of content, support and networking, including live best-practice case studies, tailored one-toone advice clinics, business leaders on the show’s Strategy and Innovation Conference stage and hundreds of technology and service providers on the show floor.

Furthermore, its co-location with Utility Week Live gives visitors an unrivalled opportunity to understand the role national infrastructure has in ensuring energy and resource security in a lowcarbon future.

From on site generation, demand response and energy storage to energy from waste, closed loop processes and resource efficiency, sessions in the edie Live seminar theatres will showcase operational excellence. Specific sessions include ‘Integrating onsite renewables: first steps’,‘Eliminating energy risk’ and ‘Distributed energy – an end-to-end business solution’.

From on site generation, demand response and energy storage to energy from waste, sessions in the edie Live seminar theatres will showcase operational excellence

Show Preview

Argex is an eco-friendly clay from Belgium that can be used for building, horticulture and public spaces

Vision 2017 aims sights on international conversations and exhibitors This year, Vision will showcase the best products and designers from both the UK and around the world. The event will explore the ways in which new and old materials are being used in incredible ways in the construction of buildings. of Architecture – the exhibition is designed to educate and inspire, with international solutions to local problems. In addition, Vision 2017 will provide a matchmaking service to help facilitate meetings between companies that can work together to create better buildings for the future.Vision has also partnered with various international trade authorities from countries including Belgium, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Latvia and the Czech Republic.

These nations will be represented at the event through a number of pavilions, each housing multiple participants. Live demonstrations and networking will provide opportunities to meet and exchange ideas with our continental counterparts.

The exhibitors at Vision cover a range of products, materials and solutions, including research and development into the latest software, bringing together industry leaders to discuss challenges in today’s complex market and ways to deal with changing legislation.

For instance, Argex is an eco-friendly clay from Belgium that can be used for building, horticulture and public spaces – such as the Place Saint-Lambert, a square in the centre of Liège, Belgium. Lumitrix, from the Czech Republic, produces smart projection mapping for interior spaces as well as external equipment with the power to turn a building into an interactive work of art.

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The free-to-attend exhibition is open for registration and will take place at Olympia, London, from 6 to 7th June, featuring established companies alongside the brightest startups.

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peakers will tackle the complex topic of building health and wellbeing; and the impact this has on legislation and new building regulations, as well as high-end design. Experts will gather to discuss the innovations taking place in off-site and modular construction as the industry embraces the technologies reshaping the houses of the future. Vision will host lectures from the best designers and thinkers from across the globe to share information at the show, only to audience members.

A carefully-curated talks programme will cover the best new ideas and projects from researchers and practitioners. Zaha Hadid Architects will unveil a material that it has borrowed from the fashion industry for use in architecture as part of its Code-Structed Skin project.The Costa Rican rising star Benjamin Garcia Saxe will explain how he marries simple materials with innovative construction methods to create highly sustainable projects in tropical climates. Foster + Partners will demonstrate how engineering and architecture must work in closer partnership to deliver projects that have the potential to make big ideas into a reality.

Partnering with key professional and cultural organisations – such as the RIBA, BRE, the London Festival of Architecture New London Architecture, and the Museum

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HVAC/HVP

The fully equipped LG Training Academy in Weybridge, Surrey, has celebrated 12 months of operation since it was launched

Exciting training options from the LG Training Academy The provision of training for social housing heating engineers and specifiers in the UK, amongst others in the sector, is key to the success of the LG range of heating and air conditioning equipment.

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he fully equipped LG Training Academy in Weybridge, Surrey, has celebrated 12 months of operation since it was launched, and it’s seen encouraging numbers of engineers and specifiers passing through

its doors taking advantage of the huge amount of LG HVAC equipment, including air conditioning, heating, heat recovery, ventilation and the high-end central controls zone that are permanently sited in the academy.

Having the right balance of theoretical and handson practical experience ensures everyone is fully capable of specifying LG’s range of products

LG is passionate about training and having the right balance of theoretical and hands-on practical experience ensures everyone is fully capable of specifying, commissioning and troubleshooting across all the company’s impressive range of products.

This is achieved through having essential exposure to LG equipment and LG’s technical advancements, including its design packages – LATS HVAC and LATS CAD. LG’s Donna-Marie Evans comments: “The academy really is impressive and showcases LG products extremely well. During 2016 we introduced our ‘Flexi-courses’. We understand that it’s not always easy to take time off to attend manufacturers’ training.

Our new Flexi-courses mean that we can provide on site training and bespoke training, if required.”

To book or enquire about the course, go online and visit partner.lge.com/uk, or to request a copy of the LG Academy brochure email aircon.training@lge.com and complete the form at the back of the brochure and return it to the address on the form.

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Multi V 5 LG’s latest Variable Refrigerant Flow system is equipped with a host of technological advancements. These include ‘Dual Sensing Control’ which monitors both temperature and humidity levels. LG’s own designed and manufactured 5th generation Ultimate Inverter Compressor and Biomimetic fans offering Larger System Capacity. New 4 sided coil with Ocean Black-fin coating and with improved seasonal efficiencies. Making Multi V 5 the ultimate climate control and comfort solution.

This product contains Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases (R410A)

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Gosport Ice Rink needed to provide heat below an existing ice rink by replacing the old supply and converting it to an ethylene glycol/water solution

LG heating for Gosport Ice Rink LG’s popular Therma V range of air source heat pumps is usually specified to provide energy-efficient heating for homes and commercial properties across the UK, so its specification at an ice rink might see a few eyebrows raised.

The units were installed for their energy efficiency and ease of installation on site

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his is exactly what has happened at Gosport Ice Rink in Hampshire.

Gosport Ice Rink’s Refrigeration General Manager, Rob Hedges, explains the choice in LG’s equipment: “Basically, ice rinks have a cooling circuit that is below the ice in concrete or sand.This keeps the ice cold. Eventually, this will freeze the ground below it and cause permafrost.This has the ability to move any structure in the immediate area and can cause major structural problems over time.

“Providing heat below the insulation ensures this permafrost formation cannot take place.We needed to provide heat below an existing ice rink by replacing the old supply and converting it to an ethylene glycol/water solution.This is a mixture that works well through an LG Therma V system.We selected the unit we have installed for energy efficiency and ease of installation on site.”

“It’s always good to hear of new and different uses for our equipment,” says Kamlesh Vadukul, Sales Manager for Heating Solutions at LG.“We’ve not heard of our Therma V systems being used for this purpose before, but we’re always happy to open a new niche market for our equipment!”

Full details of the LG Therma V series and LG’s complete range of heating and energy solutions is available via the company’s website.

Alternatively, you can email LG via the address below.

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AET Flexible Space Fantiles boost airflow to Sky Central meeting pods AET Flexible Space has supplied 40 of its innovative, low-energy Fantiles for the flexible meeting pods at the Sky Central media campus in Osterley, west London.

The 45,000m2 timber-framed building with its triple-height atrium is vast and widespanned with deep floorplates offering high levels of visual connectivity. Ventilation is

achieved primarily by means of a central plant displacement ventilation system, but outlets – such as swirl diffusers and grilles – offer little or no control to react to changing loads, and

Rinnai scores with Widnes Vikings Rugby League sponsorship Rinnai’s sponsorship of one of the biggest names and contenders in Rugby League – Widnes Vikings – is kicking off at the start of this season.

The sponsorship, by a UK leader in hot water heating units and systems, will see the Rinnai logo and brand name displayed on the back of all Widnes players’ shorts.

This will be the first time both parties have taken this unconventional but innovative style of sports sponsorship.

Recently, the players met with Rinnai

the designers were concerned that the meeting room pods would be at risk of subcooling when not occupied and overheating if the occupancy in these areas exceeded the design provision.

It was, therefore, deemed necessary to provide further airflow control and temperature control for the meeting pods, created as part of the flexible workspace design.

AET Flexible Space Fantiles were selected by consultant, Arup, as a solution to offer further load control without compromising the flexible design of the meeting pods, and were specified after Arup was satisfied that the very low acoustic levels achieved would be non-intrusive to users of the meeting pods.

AET Fantiles offer control of airflow by means of an on-board room temperature sensor and integrated controller which opens and closes a volume control damper.The Fantile also has a 10-speed fan setting and optional electric trimming heater. Fan speed may be fixed, user-adjustable or automatic according to temperature and the heater function can be used to boost temperature out of hours or when the space is in very low load.

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personnel to do some filming at Widnes Vikings’ home ground. Rinnai Associate Director, Chris Goggin, explains: “We have been filming some of the players and our technical staff at the training ground with some of the products. These short films will make their way onto YouTube and other social media. We are absolutely delighted to take an active sponsorship with Widnes Vikings, one of the biggest names in Rugby League. We share a common belief and approach in terms of excellence, innovation and responsibility to the wider community and, together, we will be putting in place a specific social responsibility programme that we absolutely believe in – it is the right thing to do, simple as that.”

Rinnai is a worldwide brand name and has taken some major global sponsorships – including the Queensland Reds, The World Club World Cup event held in January this year in Tokyo, the World Ice Skating Championships and the US Nascar competition held in Daytona, Las Vegas and other major American venues.

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Audio Visual

AVMI’s new Streamline service addresses the challenges of standardising the design, deployment and support of global audio visual projects

Pulling together in converging markets AVMI’s CEO, Ed Cook, explains how the booming AV sector is helping IT and facilities departments work together to deliver technology solutions into a ‘Real Estate’ environment.

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ost institutions have historically considered AV technology and services to be a bespoke addon. However, with demand for both collaborative solutions and impactful staff/customer communications spiking in recent years, AV is in demand and the sector is booming.

Of course, today’s AV solutions are a lot more sophisticated and involved than in previous years, often including video

conferencing or centrally-served digital signage, requiring a more IT-focused approach.This has led comms, IT departments and IT vendors, as well as their channels, to become more involved and increasingly take control, putting pressure on burgeoning AV businesses to accommodate IT mainstream practices such as standards, centralised support and volume procurement. But where does this leave FM? IT departments are, of course, used to dealing with technology services businesses,

IT departments want to be (and need to be) involved, and possibly take ownership of the technology that is deployed by AV integrators

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having had many years of experience with working with IT vendors, integrators and service providers. This presents a challenge for traditional AV companies: how to be taken seriously by IT departments and how to dovetail effectively with their working practices. It also raises challenges for facilities departments responsible both for the broader environment in which the technology resides as well as overall project delivery, since not all IT departments are familiar with facility requirements. Here the AV industry has a major opportunity to help both parties work together efficiently.

Mainstream solutions This seismic shift in the way things are done (with integrated AV solutions requiring support from IT) is mainly as a result of an increasing number of video conferencing (VC) systems being integrated into a broader IP-based unified communications platform, so sitting on mainstream IT networks.

Similarly, the prevalence of digital signage (a burgeoning market) has resulted in more AV technologies being situated on IT networks.

Moreover, mainstream IT and telecoms vendors have expanded their portfolio of solutions to address a broader range of meeting space requirements (mostly through acquisitions) – and this again has led to increased convergence of AV and IT (albeit, via traditionally IT facing companies).

As a consequence, IT departments want to be (and need to be) involved, and possibly take ownership of the technology that is deployed by AV integrators within these meeting spaces, or in digital signage and video wall projects. And this is where AV businesses need to be careful to ensure FM and IT work together efficiently.

Audio Visual AVMI Streamline is supported by an online management platform that brings together all the necessary parties engaged in a project including integrators, IT teams, facilities management, architects and furniture contractors

Scalable and reliable Scalability and reliability are crucial to IT departments.Typically, this is where the AV sector often comes unstuck, with most AV integrators used to installing unique, one-off systems.They prefer to be able to purchase a standardised solution in bulk that they know will work and will be supported on their networks in exactly the same way as the other elements that already sit on their networks.

AV needs to operate in similar ways to IT, but should deliver on a more bespoke project basis to dovetail into the Real Estate world.

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Modular in its approach with standardisation at its core, Streamline projects are delivered in line with both IT and Real Estate requirements

Real Estate delivery There are other challenges for AV. The industry has traditionally been dominated by project-specific requirements, in many cases triggered by a building move or a significant refurbishment. As a consequence, the overall project managers of installations tend to be facilities/Real Estate/operations teams (collectively referred to as ‘Real Estate’ for the purposes of this article), who oversee a bespoke design process, probably with the support of internal AV specialists and/or AV consultants.

It’s fair to say that few IT professionals understand the significant ongoing involvement of Real Estate in the planning and delivery of AV technology.The two worlds of Real Estate and AV are often bridged by IT firms’ partners and by internal AV teams and their AV consultants.

This muddled situation causes significant confusion and even friction between IT and Real Estate teams (and of course, the endusers that they are both ultimately serving).

At a recent IT user group, more than five of the global companies represented claimed that their global, standards-based, volume

procurement-based vision for meeting spaces had been thwarted by their Real Estate colleagues who used local Real Estate operational budgets to implement whatever they liked at a local level.

Typically, this leads to major issues with users who complain about the resulting lack of consistency. Similarly, Real Estate executives have been heard complaining that IT isn’t listening to its requirements, for example, divisible/flexible spaces, open-plan acoustics and presentation-focused spaces.This effectively forces Real Estate to try and do its own thing, separate from IT.

Crossing the chasm So who should ‘own’ AV technology design, delivery and support, particularly for meeting spaces and digital signage where there are obvious benefits to following an IT-influenced, standards-based and volume procurement approach?

We see arguments from each side, but what seems clear is that without a model that meets the requirements of both camps, the market will continue to struggle to find an optimal solution.

AVMI believes it has discovered a way of uniquely solving the problems inherent in the IT/Real Estate model, whilst also opening the door to huge growth for the industry. Its new ‘Streamline’ end-to-end service framework addresses the challenges of standardising the design, deployment and support of global audio visual projects.

A recent white paper by Wainhouse Research,‘Deploying and Managing a Global AV Environment’, highlights that standards-based services such as AVMI’s new Streamline service are set to “play an increasingly important role in global AV environments in the future”, categorising AVMI’s process and management systems in this area as “exceptional”.

Modular in their approach with standardisation at their core and built in-line with strict standards, Streamline is applied into the Real Estate world using standardised services. It takes a client-specific standard or prebuilt catalogues (such as the Cisco Project Workplace initiative) and applies them – with the help of a specially designed set of online tools – to specific project requirements, whether that is a single existing meeting room or a large new building project.

IT understands that the technology will always follow an agreed standard and that it can be procured in volume and supported through an efficient centralised model. And Real Estate appreciates that the standard is flexible enough to meet with local non-standard environments, and that this flexible and local design process is easy to work with and features the detailed outcomes that it requires.

This does mean, of course, that the design of technology standards is more challenging.

Finding the right balance between simple and flexible is not easy, and being able to manage some flexibility, via modularity, in a global volume environment demands sophisticated tools. But it is achievable if the appropriate investment is made.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Tile care made easy with new FILA Kit FILA has introduced a new care kit for ceramic and porcelain tiles. The new kit includes three products, for easy cleaning after laying, stain protection of joints and ongoing maintenance. The kit promotes safe and effective maintenance, with the product trio contained in a sturdy, cardboard carry box – ideal for retailers and as a ‘leave-behind’ care kit in new installations.

FILA’s new kit contains DETERDEK, FUGAPROOF and FILACLEANER. Designed for the post installation or the ‘builder’s clean’, DETERDEK is a safe, concentrated acid cleaner that removes grout and polymer residues. It has a buffered acid solution, so does not release fumes or erode joints and metal profiles like traditional muriatic acid.

Following removal of residues and rinsing, FUGAPROOF is then applied to grout joints to protect against stains. The waterbased treatment, from FILA’s Green Line, is odourless, quick-drying and doesn’t affect grout colour. As well as safeguarding the tiles’

aesthetic, it also makes ongoing maintenance easier and has GEV and ECIPLUS environmental certification.

The third kit product, FILACLEANER, is also from FILA’s Green Line. The concentrated, pH-neutral detergent is suitable for manual cleaning and for use with scrubber-dryer machines. For daily maintenance, it has a high coverage of 1500m2 per litre, at a dilution of 1:200; no rinsing is necessary and FILACLEANER leaves no residue at this dilution. It can also be used at a lower dilution for deep cleaning of all surfaces, including delicate materials.

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The environment tops the agenda for Designer Contracts A high-style trio from Antron carpet fibre INVISTA Antron carpet fibre features in the unique pile structure of the latest high-texture carpet from Carpet Concept.

Eco Iqu S features a distinct protruding and twisting loop pile pattern made possible by the design possibilities of Antron carpet fibre, a type 6.6 polyamide. Antron fibre allowed Carpet Concept to create the stunning three-dimensional aesthetic of Eco Iqu S with the quality demanded by commercial locations.Three different types of Antron fibre have been employed by Carpet Concept to create the stunning aesthetic and high-texture of Eco Iqu S – Antron Lumena carpet fibre for the base, and a 50/50 mix of Antron Brilliance, as well as Antron Legacy to create the loop texture.

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Designer Contracts’ award-winning recycling scheme sees all waste removed from site and taken back to its 12 regional centres, saving a staggering 250 tonnes of waste going to landfill every year. Designer Contracts has also invested £40,000 in a baling machine that helps to recycle 70 tonnes of cardboard and 20 tonnes of plastic every year.At the company’s national distribution facility in Kettering, which holds £2m worth of stock, it uses a computerised planning system to ensure maximum efficiency and to reduce waste.The recycling scheme then works by diverting 90% of fitters’ unfitted carpet into felt underlay.What isn’t turned into underlay is used in the equestrian sector for arena flooring. * enquiries@designercontracts.com ( 01246 854577

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Interface showcases first luxury vinyl tile collection at Clerkenwell Global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, will be showcasing its first curated collection of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017. ‘Level Set’ has been developed with thoughtful consideration for design and performance best practices. The collection works seamlessly with Interface’s broad selection of carpet tiles.Visitors to the showroom will also be able to explore Interface’s latest global carpet tile collection, Global Change. The range offers designers a varied and expansive choice of colours, patterns, textures and formats to create nature-inspired flooring concepts. Throughout the show, Interface will be exploring the concept of ‘Positive Spaces’ with a host of high-profile speakers, interactive daily workshops and installations within the showroom. * interface.uk@interface.com

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

An integrated wetroom solution from Schlüter-Systems When it comes to long-term success, possible time and cost savings and versatile design options for wetrooms, Schlüter-Systems recommends an integrated singlesource system.

The beauty of the Schlüter-WETROOM system is that its products have been designed and manufactured to complement each other and take care of installation issues, resulting in a reliable, watertight finish which is guaranteed to last for years to come.

A fundamental consideration is moisture management. Poor moisture management can cause leaks leading to damage in the surrounding structure and the potential for mould growth.

Heating under tile and stone coverings in a wetroom or bathroom can be an extremely beneficial method of ensuring efficient heating, effective moisture management, preventing damp, mould and fungus by drying out any residual moisture, and providing comfort.

Under-wall heating is a relatively new,

innovative heating solution that not only offers a great source of heat but is also a safer alternative to a towel rail or radiator; particularly for children and the elderly. Underwall heating from Schlüter-Systems is a unique solution that is very easy to install and allows radiated heating underneath the tile, thus keeping the system protected and away from harm.

The electrical heating system for under tile and stone coverings, Schlüter-DITRAHEAT-E, creates comfortably warm tile and stone coverings and can be used in wetrooms, bathrooms, en-suites and shower rooms.

Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-E has been updated with Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-TB matting.

The patented Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-TB thermal break, in addition to reducing impact

sound, enables significantly faster heating of floorcoverings.The revolutionary integrated thermal break reduces heat loss into the screed and subfloor, and it also benefits from up to 70% quicker warm-up time on concrete than other electric underfloor heating systems.

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Expona Bevel Line – luxury vinyl tiles defined The latest addition to Polyflor’s renowned Expona family of commercial luxury vinyl tile products is the Expona Bevel Line, featuring new contemporary wood and stone-effect designs.

The Expona Bevel Line PUR range includes 27 designs which incorporate the latest architectural trends and are ideal for heavy footfall commercial interiors. The collection has a 2.5mm gauge, 0.55mm wear layer and features a bevel around the edge of each plank and tile for extra definition when laid. The Expona Bevel Line is 100% recyclable via the Recofloor recycling scheme and also contains an average of 40% recycled content. * info@polyflor.com

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Polysafe Apex flooring keeps up with the pace at Radisson Blu Hotel Heavy-duty safety flooring with enhanced slip resistance from Polyflor’s Polysafe Apex range was recently installed in the busy commercial kitchen at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone Co.Westmeath, Republic of Ireland. Polysafe Apex is a high durability safety floor which provides sustainable slip resistance and underfoot protection where there are regular spillages of more viscous oil and grease contaminants.The range is designed for use within high intensity environments in food production and busy commercial kitchen locations.The Polysafe Apex range features a high concentration of traditional safety aggregates within the vinyl and a specially-engineered emboss to ensure high traction. * info@polyflor.com

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Polyflor is right on track

Heavy commercial vinyl flooring from Polyflor was recently used to create a fun train-track floor design at Drayton Manor Park’s Thomas Land in Staffordshire. Multiple designs from Polyflor’s Expona Flow commercial sheet vinyl collection created a floor inspired by the TV series for the gift shop and Engine Shed photo area. Three shades from the Expona Flow Cosmos range (Woodland, Taupe and Luna) provided a bold and eyecatching backdrop, while the Bronzed Pine design from the Expona Flow Wood collection replicated the look of railway sleepers. Approximately 700m² of Expona Flow was installed by Tamworth-based flooring contractor, Floortec, which expertly cut out the impressive track design by hand.

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Doors, Windows & Facades

Axim – a leading supplier of concealed overhead transom closers for 30 years Axim Architectural Hardware is celebrating its 30-year anniversary this year and is delighted to have reached this milestone.

The company is a division of TPG (The Parkside Group) and was formed originally in1987 at Godstone, Surrey. Axim designs and supplies a comprehensive in-stock range of transom closers, panic exit devices, electric strikes, deadlatches, surface-mounted door closers, floor springs, flush bolts and letter plates, as well as locks and handles through a pan-European distributor supply chain.

Renowned for its technical expertise and exceptional customer service,Axim Architectural Hardware prides itself on its competitive pricing and excellent stockholding and is one of the UK’s number one suppliers of concealed overhead transom closers.

Axim’s achievements over the last 30 years have been made possible by the hard work and dedication of its team and through

the continued support and loyalty of its customers, some of which have been with Axim since 1987.

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Clement replaces hundreds of windows at Maple Building

BIM in a basket from Eurocell

Eurocell has reimagined the way designers and specifiers access its BIM models.The result is the BIM Centre, where users can sign up free in a matter of minutes and then use Eurocell’s new search and filter tool to find the models they need. Rather than downloading models one-by-one, they all go into a BIM basket to be downloaded en masse at the end of the process.The models downloaded will also be stored in a personalised BIM Library for quick and easy access at a later date.And by signing up for automated updates, BIM Centre members will receive an email to let them know when models have changed.

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Clement Windows’ W40 steel window range was chosen as the perfect match to the original metal fenestration, a striking feature of this converted warehouse building in north west London.

Developer,The Linton Group, transformed the Maple Building’s five floors into 50 luxury apartments and seven penthouse suites and Clement replaced hundreds of industrial-style steel windows at the newly-restored building. As well as offering stunning good looks and strong acoustic performance, the Clement W40 range perfectly enhances the cosy, well-lit interior spaces of the building whilst at the same time allowing impressive views of London’s skyline. * info@clementwg.co.uk

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Saint-Gobain Building Glass launches CalumenLive

Finding the right glazing products and evaluating the technical performances of your glazing specification has just got easier with the launch of CalumenLive by Saint-Gobain Building Glass. The free online specification tool gives you access to the information you need directly on your mobile device, laptop, PC, Mac or tablet. By using CalumenLive’s range of filters, you can search based on the ‘comfort’ factors that are most important to your project, including maximising light transmission, minimising solar heat gain, achieving high-performance acoustics, as well as a host of other options. ( 01977 666118

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Concealed door automation from TORMAX Grade II Listed building, No.7 Savoy Court has been sympathetically refurbished to provide contemporary office space in the heart of London’s West End. Contributing to an elegant and sophisticated facade, TORMAX worked with fabricator, Stewart Fraser, to install a bronze metal antique finish entrance screen and set of automatic swing doors to the main entrance.

Impeccable aesthetics are maintained thanks to the in-house-designed TORMAX iMotion 1401 door operator that is cleverly concealed within the floor space. This Swissengineered motor features none of the working parts that tend to need replacing, such as gears and brushes, delivering truly exceptional reliability and minimum maintenance requirements.

No.7 Savoy Court occupies a commanding and prominent position on The Strand and the recent high-quality refurbishment, carried out by main contractor Scott Osborn, complements the building’s architectural heritage.

The stylish reception features a tasteful communal seating area and is manned 24 hours a day whilst the upper floors have been comprehensively refurbished to provide Grade A flexible, efficient office space with excellent natural light suitable for a wide range of occupiers.

TORMAX has been designing and installing automatic entrance systems worldwide for nearly 60 years and its technologicallyadvanced iMotion range of operators is totally unique in the marketplace.

“The design of our door drives significantly extends their lifespan, whilst reducing ongoing maintenance,” explains Simon Roberts, MD for TORMAX. “Because of this, it is entirely practical to install the 1401 operator in a steel box beneath the floor, safe in the knowledge that access should only be required on rare occasions.”

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Main contractor specifies Kawneer for its own building Architectural aluminium systems by Kawneer were specified for Kier Construction’s new regional office. Kawneer’s AA100 zone-drained curtain walling, with 50mm sightlines, was used for high-level ribbon windows.This was complemented by Kawneer’s AA540 fixed lights on the ground and first floors and by Kawneer’s AA110 zone-drained curtain walling, with 65mm sightlines, for three-storey screens between terracotta-tiled facades on the western facade.Also

by AA720FR (fire-rated) doors and series 190 heavy-duty commercial entrance doors. * kuk.kawneer@alcoa.com

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New JELD-WEN guide available JELD-WEN, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of timber windows, doors, and stairs, has updated its External Joinery Technical Specification Guide to provide architects and specifiers with a full and updated resource. Ensuring an even smoother design and selection process, the latest guide provides thorough product information for the full spectrum of JELDWEN timber windows, patios and external doorsets, including Building Regulations, CAD drawings, measurements and other specification requirements. Comprehensive performance and glazing considerations, as well as useful additional points on finishing and installation, is also made available to ensure the ideal fit for any project. * marketinguk@jeldwen.com

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Size options from ISO-CHEMIE ISO-CHEMIE ISO-TOP WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load-bearing bracket system for the rapid and effective installation of windows, is now available in varying sizes from 80 to 200mm to suit window depths. Having attained Passivhaus-certified status, ISO-TOP WINFRAMER is a structurallysolid, prefabricated installation frame, manufactured in 1200mm lengths, which can be quickly cut to length on site and secured in position using a single component adhesive and, if necessary, fixing screws, enabling installers to position and fit windows into the insulation area between the inner and outer walls quickly and easily.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

The windows were required to demonstrate a demanding standard of thermal insulation

FAKRO roof windows used in UK’s greenest building The £11.6m University of East Anglia Enterprise Centre has been described in much of the media as the greenest building in the UK to date. Built to Passivhaus principles using natural and biorenewable materials sourced through local supply chains, it was the region’s first to achieve a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating.

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he 3400m2 building exemplifies the use of low embodied carbon materials, so the windows were required to demonstrate a demanding standard of thermal insulation.

Architect firm Architype, twice winner of the ‘Sustainable Practice of the Year’ and specialist in the design of education buildings, found that the triple-glazed FAKRO DEF DU6 flat roof window offered unparalleled performance with a U-value of 0.88W/m2K. Its use of a triple-seal TPE system proved superior to any other product of its type and was chosen because its design limits scope for formation of air leakage paths and thermal bridges. Seven 120 x 220cm windows were installed.

In addition to the use of renewable technologies, such as MHVR and photovoltaic panels, the walls are timber frame and have thatched cassette panels which were made off site.Ventilation and air

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handling were at the heart of the design to ensure the highest standards of performance and a range of scenarios were simulated in ‘PHPP’ (Passivhaus planning package). This identified the most robust solution over an 87-year period, taking particular account of glazing ratios and using sensitivity analysis for both warming and cooling. The practice also carried out a design study which assessed the requirements for adaptable shading and solar gain.

The building exceeds a local planning requirement for 10% of its energy to be from PV panels and, overall, the design far exceeds ‘best practice’ with embodied carbon between 1/5 and 1/4 of many new university buildings. To ensure that it met user needs at each design stage, a DQI (design quality indicator) process was used to record consultations in conjunction with BSRIA’s ‘Soft Landings’ framework.

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The Enterprise Centre has won a host of accolades including: The 2016 BREEAM Award for ‘Best Education Building’ The AJ Reader’s Choice Award for ‘Building of the Year’ The 2016 BCO National Awards – ‘Best of the Best’ and ‘Best Corporate Workplace’ The 2016 Constructing Excellence National Awards –‘ Innovation Project of the Year’ The 2016 Structural Timber Awards – ‘Best Use of Timber’ and ‘Best Low Energy Project’ The 2016 Construction News Awards – ‘Sustainable Project of the Year’ The 2016 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards – Winner, ‘Built Environment’ Category The 2016 LABC East Anglia Awards – ‘Best Education Building’.

The centre will perpetuate the Passivhaus design principle by providing a base for new, sustainable businesses set up by graduates and those involved in the Norwich Research Park. Professor John French, CEO of the Adapt Low Carbon Group which commissioned the building and shepherded its construction, concluded: “We wanted to create the ultimate sustainable building. Our brief was to make The Enterprise Centre low carbon, both in operation and during construction, and to stimulate the local economy.”

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Architype found that the triple-glazed FAKRO DEF DU6 flat roof window offered unparalleled performance with a U-value of 0.88W/m2K

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Hotter Shoes starts off on the right foot with moisture mapping The waterproofing on the roof of footwear manufacturer Hotter Shoes’ head office and manufacturing facility in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, had exceeded its serviceable life and begun experiencing significant water ingress, requiring urgent remedial work.

Prior to any work commencing on site, Bauder undertook a comprehensive condition and moisture mapping survey of the roof area to help identify the exact extent and locations of water ingress, so that a fully informed decision could then be made to best suit the client’s needs.

As a result, the optimal solution was for approved contractor, BBR Roofing, to strip off the existing deteriorated and delaminating, oxidised bituminous capping sheet and overlay the underlayer with 12,500m2 of Bauder’s highquality two-layer bituminous system, Bauderflex.

This partial strip allowed for a quick and undisruptive installation, which was important to the client as they wanted the factory below to remain fully operational throughout.

One of the major challenges for this project was the quantity of intricate detailing requirements, which is understandable given the sheer scale of the roof. As part of the necessary works, redundant vents and associated frameworks also needed to be removed and replaced prior to new cladding being added to the perimeter and 69 of Bauder’s structural glazed units being expertly fitted to give essential daylight to the building’s interior. Moreover, asbestos was found within the redundant vent apertures and therefore required specialist disposal.

Upon completion, an additional moisture mapping survey was performed to confirm to the client that the overlay was performing as specified and the roof was now completely watertight.

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Redland boosts tile manufacture with multimillionpound investment Redland – a UK-leading manufacturer and supplier of pitched roof systems – has announced that it is to build a new manufacturing line for its plain-tile appearance product, DuoPlain, and large format concrete tiles and slates.The multimillion-pound investment will help secure supply of these products into a UK market that is currently experiencing huge demand and extensive lead times.The new line, which will come on stream later this year, will be located at the company’s Shawell plant, its most centrally-located facility. Work on the installation is underway, and a number of new skilled jobs will be created when production commences. * marketing.redland@monier.com

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Regional developer relies on YBS roof and wall membrane solutions Property developer Land & County Development is constructing an enclave of detached properties in an east Hertfordshire village, making extensive use of products from the portfolio of YBS Insulation to ensure the exterior elevations offer excellent thermal performance while controlling moisture movement. The five new homes are being built at Furneux Pelham near Bishop’s Stortford. After originally considering rigid foam insulation and a conventional vapour check for the walls, the builder is employing YBS Insulation’s SuperQuilt within the timber frame construction. * sales@ybsinsulation.com

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Redland clay slate sets the standard in large format tiles

With a hark back to its heritage as the company that re-roofed London, Redland is setting new standards in large format interlocking clay tiles, with the introduction of the Westminster Slate.

Offering efficiencies in both materials and installation, the Westminster Slate delivers the quality and aesthetic of traditional clay tiles, yet is more cost-effective as its size and interlocking design mean that only 10 tiles are needed per m2.Westminster Slate comes in three classic colours: City Black, Cardinal Red and Old College Red. Overall dimensions of the slate are 480 x 326mm, with a cover width of 280mm and headlap range between 110 and 140mm.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Understanding the nature of the risks and the roofing technologies available for different applications is critical to avoiding serious defects and the risk of litigation

Can Sika Liquid Plastics help you manage risk?

With changes to CDM regulations now placing accountability for the safety and integrity of a completed project solely with the principal designer, specification considerations which could impact on the risk of defects or failures have never been more topical.

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hen it comes to roofing, wind uplift is not the only risk.

Failure to comply with Building Regulations, fire hazards from hot works, condensation and drainage issues are all areas that can cause such significant defects.These threats can compromise structural integrity, reduce the service life of the building but, most importantly, pose a health and safety hazard to occupiers, contractors or the public.

Understanding the nature of the risks and the roofing technologies available for different applications is critical to avoiding serious defects and the risk of litigation.This is why Sika Liquid Plastics has developed a RICSapproved CPD seminar called ‘Managing Risk for the Principal Designer’.

Contributing an hour of CPD points towards designers’ professional development targets, the CPD has been compiled to aid designers when selecting roofing solutions. Not only will it enable them to understand the risks associated with different types of roofing systems and how these can be avoided, it will also equip attendees with the roofing specification knowledge they need to meet current and predicted legislative requirements.

Roofing is often included in a project as a performance specification with the principal designer enabling the contractor to select the proprietary system or even the roofing technology used. While this option often results in a high standard of completed project by tapping into the

Sika’s latest CPD highlights the various training options available from reputable manufacturers to approved contractors to enhance understanding of risks that may be overlooked at specification stage

expertise of the contracting sector, the CPD Sika Liquid Plastics has compiled helps define the risks associated with substrate type, building use, location and wind calculations. This information will help specifiers deepen their knowledge of roofing system performance, service life and guarantees.

Reputable manufacturers should always take responsibility to undertake the wind load calculation, which in turn specifies the entire system. However, no matter how well the calculation is conducted, it is the responsibility of the approved roofing contractor to work in line with the requirements set out by the calculation.

Sika’s latest CPD highlights the various training options available from reputable manufacturers to approved contractors to enhance understanding of risks that may be overlooked at specification stage.

Ultimately, the long-term integrity of the roof depends on an accurate specification, the quality of the system and the skill of the installation team.

The new CPD is just one of a number of seminars offered by Sika. To book a ‘Managing Risk for the Principal Designer’ session or find out more about the other CPD Seminars that Sika can offer, please contact Sika Liquid Plastics.

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BIM Conference 2017 Towards Digital Built Britain 6 June 2017, Hilton Tower Bridge, London Returning for 2017 the RICS BIM conference comes six months on from the launch of the UK BIM Alliance’s “BIM in the UK: Past, Present & Future”, which targets BIM adoption levels of 75% across the supply and demand chain.

As the government’s focus shifts to BIM Level 3, join the discussion on moving forward the realisation of Level 2 within the private sector and among SMEs. Speakers include: • Mark Bew MBE, Chairman, UK Government BIM Task Group • Anne Kemp, Director of BIM Strategy and Development, Atkins and Chair, UK BIM Alliance • David Philp, Global BIM/IM Consultancy Director, AECOM • Fred Mills, Founding Director, The B1M. Highlights include: • Review the UK BIM Alliance’s State of the Nation Report • Consider the future of BIM in the UK and assess the Digital Built Britain strategy • Join dedicated break out groups for Cost and Project Managers or Facilities Managers to discuss specific professional concerns and routes to improved collaboration • Learn how embedding exhaustive information security protocols can secure shared project data.

Hear from those leading the way in the BIM arena and gain invaluable project insight where BIM has been implemented.

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Offering six new designs, Triad, Box-Cross, Lava, Seagrass, Concrete and Wood, in a 100 x 25cm plank, the collection provides endless design possibilities

West Midlands water management solution from Marshalls As part of continuing infrastructure improvements in the UK, a new 450,000ft2 distribution centre has been developed in Wednesbury in the West Midlands.

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he building was designed and constructed to meet the BREEAM benchmark of ‘Excellent’ due to high energy and water efficiency, low impact on the environment and its comfort and accessibility for the building’s occupants.

The engineer, MJMC, had a requirement to design and specify a robust, high capacity and high loading drainage system which could withstand a high volume of water; therefore, mitigating flood risk. Due to the nature of the site, heavy vehicle overrun would also be commonplace, so it was essential that a strong and robust product was specified.

The client asked MJMC to duplicate the spec of the Northfleet Distribution Centre where Marshalls’ products were installed.

Once main contractor TSL and subcontractor Advance Construction Scotland were awarded the contract, the intention was to value engineer the scheme to ultimately

drive out cost.The client would only agree to this if the contractors completed the value engineered redesign themselves and got technical approval of the design from MJMC on behalf of the client.

The Decathlon drainage system used in the Northfleet project was value engineered to Drexus XL which was approved by the client as it more than met the maintenance performance required. As PEP, the contractor’s engineer, and the contractors were tight on time to get the specification value engineered and approved, they utilised Marshalls’ free design service to help get the design completed quickly.

Drexus XL has many benefits, such as a unique slot orientation which increases its interception of runoff when compared with traditional longitudinal slots. In installations such as a large distribution centre, this high capacity system is designed to drain

Drexus XL has many benefits, such as a unique slot orientation which increases its interception of runoff when compared with traditional longitudinal slots

significant catchment areas during extreme rainfall.

Darryl Haigh, Marshalls’ Drainage Engineer, said: “Drexus XL provides 38% more slot inlet area than an equivalent straight slot assuming the same width of slot. On the 440m of Drexus XL used on this project, this would equate to 615m of inlet slot; this extra 175m of slot provides both interception and ongoing maintenance benefits for the client.

“This high capacity system is designed to offer attenuation and water storage facilities, but also to achieve sufficient flow velocities at low gradient to ensure that the channels require minimal maintenance.”

Part way through the construction phases, a grated system was installed, but was instructed to be uplifted and replaced with Marshalls’ Drexus XL as the client wanted to use the same system throughout the scheme.

As this rectification meant a delay on the job, it was important that the contractor received the extra Drexus XL units as soon as possible. Marshalls was able to provide a next day delivery service, but the contractor insisted on collection from Marshalls’ manufacturing facility, which it was able to coordinate and accommodate.

On completion, Marshalls’ products have helped to create a highly efficient and robust water management system which is not only capable of withstanding the high volume of surface water, but also the heavy vehicle overrun on site for many years to come.

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Dudley Resan introduces new products to its existing heavyduty sanitaryware range Dudley Resan, part of the market-leading bathroom products manufacturer Thomas Dudley, continues to go from strength to strength with the introduction of two new design-focused heavy-duty basins, Oval and Rectangular.

Enhancing the existing Resan range of WC pans, basins, urinals, mirrors and shelves, the Oval and Rectangular basins offer an aesthetically-pleasing contemporary design, aimed to provide a solution for areas where finishes require a modern and fresh style.

Design has been key for these two new additions to provide a complete end-to-end solution.

The existing range of Resan sanitaryware and accessories offer an alternative to stainless steel which has been designed and tested at the highest standards. Resan has been uniquely engineered from an advanced polymer resin material which is shatterproof, dent-proof as well as chemically-resistant.

Resan provides reliability and confidence and all products are ideal for most sectors. The products are available in easy-clean matt and gloss finishes. In addition, Resan WC pans can be installed in conjunction with watersaving dual flush concealed cisterns that support BREEAM and other initiatives.

Resan products are suitable for a wide range of global commercial and public applications including, mental health facilities, leisure and shopping centres, sports stadia and hotels, pubs and clubs.

The UK-based manufacturer’s extensive portfolio of water-saving products under the Dudley brand also includes Vantage and Miniflo concealed cisterns that offer 6/4, 5/3

or 4/2.6 litre dual flush to maximise water efficiency. Both products are approved by the European Water Label Scheme and the full range of flushplates, buttons and sensors can be utilised with these cisterns.

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Latest Schöck BBA Certification raises the bar The latest BBA Certification awarded to the Schöck Isokorb is the culmination of an unprecedented standard of assessment by the BBA. It has resulted in a much more demanding new generation of Agrément Certificates for thermal break products and the emergence of a new ‘Leader Certificate’.

This new Leader Certificate incorporates significantly more detailed content on structural stability and performance of the balcony connector.

The rigorous assessment by the BBA involved tests for structural stability, fatigue stresses and fire. As a result, the enhanced certificate includes a full description and specification of each component.

Specification of threaded steel bars to connect the system to steel balcony; limitation for deflection of the concrete slab and steel; the requirement for fatigue stresses due to different temperatures and for natural frequency of the external concrete slab and steel balconies; thermal

bridging at the junction between the balcony and the wall. In addition, it covers behaviour in relation to fire.

The BBA’s Project Manager, Seyed Tajallifar, emphasises that: “All future Agrément Certificates of this sort will follow this format. The items covered in the Schöck Certificate will be included in any other balcony connector certificate when they are due for reissue.”

Chris Willett, MD at Schöck, comments: “We have always welcomed our collaboration with the BBA, which dates back over several years. This new generation BBA Agrément Certificate takes a huge step in providing the highest level of assurance to the construction industry and we are certain that it will lead to further specifications of our product in the future.”

VAC-VAC is BACK Lonza Wood Protection is launching a new promotional push to highlight the importance of correct preservative treatment of construction and joinery timbers as the building of new homes becomes a priority.

Andy Hodge, Marketing Director for Lonza, explained:“Over the last few years a lot of work has been done by the timber treatment industry to make sure the protection levels of

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preservative-treated fencing and landscaping timbers are where they should be to perform in the most extreme of environments – outdoors and often in direct ground contact.

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“But equally important in making sure that timber remains a valued and important construction material choice is reminding important decision-makers in the housing industry that internal construction timber also needs protecting to last an expected 30 or 60 years when used in a new building.

“Over the last few years our proven low-pressure, double vacuum treatments, which are tailored to suit close tolerance building and joinery timbers, seem to have been neglected, which is really concerning bearing in mind that changes in our climate bring new threats from decay organisms which can attack and degrade these structural components. Timber frame and truss material, general construction timbers and joinery components remain the key prime treatment elements.

“We have introduced the ‘VAC-VAC is BACK’ campaign to help raise the importance and relevance of costeffective, low-pressure treatments to the construction industry available from timber and joinery companies throughout the UK.” 8 www.lonzawoodprotection.com/eu * timberprotectionadvice.ukca@lonza.com ( 01977

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Brick Development Association announces new CPD Following the unprecedented success of both ‘Design Day’ and ‘Urban Regeneration Day’ in 2016, the Brick Development Association is delighted to announce the launch of its latest CPD event, ‘Contemporary Brick Architecture: how to achieve material distinction in modern design’.

The one-day event held on Tuesday 6th June, hosted in the Museum of Science & Industry, Manchester, will explore the modern methods employed by manufacturers in their creation of clay brick and the understated contribution this makes to our built environment.

A thorough introduction to bespoke brick manufacturing, designing with the correct mortar and important structural topics, such as movement joints, will commence the day.

Lunch time practical demonstrations will complement speakers’ content and will be followed in the afternoon with masterclasses on recent technological advancements such as BIM, alternative methods of masonry

application as well as clay brick’s role in the circular economy.

An exciting line-up of speakers is confirmed and includes such industry experts as Alexis (Lex) Harrison, Designer and Associate of global engineering consultancy Arup. Michael Brown, Managing Director of Northcot Brick, which supplied the bricks to the RIBA award-winning Newport Street Gallery.Tim Multon of CPI Euromix, Stephanie Palmer of Wienerberger UK and Paul Smith, Head of Built Environment for Wienerberger AG, will present on their respective areas of expertise.

The Brick Development Association represents the UK’s clay brick and paver

industries. Its role is to ensure clay brick and pavers are recognised as the material of choice by architects.

For a full schedule and to take advantage of an early-bird offer, receiving 10% off, please visit the Brick Development Association’s website.

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BAL product support team named ‘Top-10 Flooring Product or Service’ BAL’s team of product support technicians (PSTs) have been named as one of the ‘Top-10 Best Flooring Products or Services’ in the UK following a public vote. BAL PSTs were one of 50 products and services shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards 2017 after being nominated for the awards by readers of the magazine. It is the only product or service from the tiling industry that has made the top-10. The BAL PST service is completely free and available across the UK for tiling professionals. It is also one of the many support services available to members of BAL’s new partnership programme – YOU+BAL. * info@building-adhesives.com

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Fire Design Solutions king of the urban jungle with Lyon Square appointment Award-winning smoke ventilation contractor Fire Design Solutions (FDS) has been appointed to provide its systems for a London residential development from Redrow Homes.

FDS will supply, install and commission mechanical smoke ventilation systems in eight of the development’s blocks, ensuring that smoke can be quickly extracted from common areas in the event of a fire, providing a means of escape for occupants and improving access for attending firefighters. Additionally, FDS has been appointed to supply, install and commission a thrust ventilation system for the car parking area, including induction fans, carbon monoxide detectors, fire detection systems and a control panel. * info@firedesignsolutions.com

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Nittan protects World Heritage Site

Nittan fire detection equipment has been installed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Piazza del Duomo in Pisa, Italy, as part of an integrated fire and security system designed and installed by EL.MO. Spa. Nittan fire detection devices were specified for this prestigious project and the devices have been installed within the Camposanto, the Cathedral, two museums and within Piazza del Duomo’s administrative offices.

It features 1000 zones and seven fire detection control units.The fire detection system has been integrated into a new security system which features 150 CCTV cameras, a site-wide access control system and intrusion detection.

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Architects and designers will benefit from incorporating Cross Joints into their build projects, as it means they will have confidence in designing seamless tiled flooring

Dural Cross Joints – an innovative solution for connecting crossing movement joints Subfloor movement is a significant consideration in any tiled floor installation. In almost all build projects, the surface layer of tiled flooring will expand and contract at different rates to that of the subfloor beneath it.

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ecause of this, it is essential for flooring installations to have some sort of movement protection in place to absorb the movement and protect the surface tiles, which comes in the form of movement joints.

Incorporating movement joints into tiled flooring installations means any heavy stresses and vertical movement will be effectively absorbed, protecting the surface tiles.

However, a common problem that arises is where the expansion joints need to cross over each other. These junctions are technically demanding to install and produce.

As a result, Dural has introduced a faster way of creating these junctions, compared to traditional methods, in the form of its new ‘Cross Joints’.These preformed junctions provide an effective connection between crossing expansion joints.

Preparing cross joints – the old way UK Building Regulations, in particular BS 5385, stipulate that expanses of hard flooring as a finished surface material have to conform to various aesthetic and functional standards.

Commercial and industrial buildings which have large expanses of hard flooring as a finished surface material have to ensure compliance.

When designing hard flooring installations, architects and designers are often faced with the problem of situations where the subfloor movement joints intersect with each other, even in early design concepts. As the surface

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expansion joints have to be placed directly above the subfloor movement joints, it means these joints have no other option but to cross each other.

Creating a four-way junction with movement joints is technically demanding for installers. Another important consideration is that the level of movement protection offered by the cross junction may be compromised by the quality of the installer, as they have to cut the joints in a way to successfully integrate together.The movement joints are liable to warping and deterioration where they are cut as the integrity of the joints are compromised.

methods, where they would have to cut away the fixing legs of the crossing joints.They are now able to complete installations faster and easier, saving both time and money.

Architects and designers will benefit from incorporating Cross Joints into their build projects, as it means they will have confidence in designing seamless tiled flooring that has high aesthetic qualities, that is fit for the purpose intended and, importantly, exceeds requirements BS 5385 for hard flooring applications.

Benefits of Dural’s Cross Joints Dural’s Cross Joints are a new, unique solution for creating a four-way junction.They are preformed joints which are simply placed over the junction in the subfloor and in-line with the surface joints. Anchored in the adhesive bed, the Cross Joints are then using the same procedure that standard movement joints are fitted with.

The Cross Joints allow movement accommodation in all directions simultaneously and absorb the stresses created by vertical movement from expansion and contraction across the four surface areas at the junction.This means the stresses are not transferred into the surface tiled flooring, preventing cracks, loose tiles and ‘tenting’ or ‘popping’ of the tiles.

The benefits to installers include a much easier installation compared to traditional

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Copper in the park Distinctive Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper cladding plays a unifying role in Glancy Nicholls Architects’ competition-winning design of the Chamberlain Hall complex for the University of Birmingham.

The footprint of the new complex sits within the perimeter of the previous buildings, minimising impact on the surrounding parkland.

The architects’ ambition was to create a

cohesive concept using materials and building forms to tie together the development as a whole. On the three ‘finger’ wings, brickwork matching local buildings acts as a ‘grounding’

material at low level with Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper cladding as a striking, robust and high-quality finish above.The ends of the wings overlooking the park are highlighted by copper frames projecting out to add solar shading.

The tower is based on a cranked X-shape plan with two elements, one 21 storeys and the other 17 storeys, linked by glazing overlooking two local landmarks.The taller element is brick, contrasting with its copper-clad neighbour which appears to float above the entrance pavilion.The copper cladding on all the buildings incorporates perforated copper panels for natural ventilation to bedroom units and living spaces, opened internally.

Project Architect, Parminder Degan, commented on the choice of Nordic Brown Light pre-oxidised copper:“The challenge was to provide a material for the tower which responds well to the autonomous colours of the site. Copper is a natural product which changes over time.The pre-oxidised finish accelerated the ageing process of the copper from a shiny material and provides a dark brown finish more in keeping with the site.”

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Studor develops unique solution for unique building It was local council concerns of the perceived risks from SARS and other airborne viruses that resulted in an innovative, new drainage solution at the iconic O2 arena. Once Greenwich Council dismissed the option to use open stacks within the tented area of this iconic London landmark, it was down to one of the UK’s best plumbing engineers to resolve the issue.

Studor, with its deep knowledge of drainage ventilation systems, worked together with ME Engineers and a team at Heriot-Watt University. The Studor system solution incorporated Studor air admittance valves (AAVs) coupled with P.A.P.A. (positive air pressure attenuator) units.The P.A.P.A. acts

like a shock absorber, dissipating pressure waves and stopping them bouncing around the plumbing system, thereby eliminating the need for roof penetrations at the O2.

“The O2 was a difficult project because it was breaking new ground and no typical model existed,” explained Studor expert,

Steve White. “The data we produced included flow calculations, flow rates and pipe sizing to deal with air and transient pressures.”

The university team, which worked alongside Studor, determined that any gas build-up would follow the water flow. By placing all urinals on a 12-hour flush cycle they greatly alleviated the potential of any gas build-up problem.

“This resulted in the world’s first sealed drainage system, totally without the need for any open vents,” said White. “It not only maintained the clean lines of the iconic roof, but also minimised the environmental impact and kept costs down by reducing materials and labour.”

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Be aware of the converging masonry rule Masonry absorption areas around and above openings should be taken into account when the proximity of adjacent arched openings is less than 900mm distance. This rule of thumb measurement ensures adequate provision is made to control concentrations of arrested water that could be problematic if allowed to gravitate downwardly.

Water penetrating masonry, and then circumventing a circular opening, will discharge at the lowest point (6 o’clock).The discharge point is immediately adjacent to and between two arched openings. Both arch openings also discharge water into the same area.Therefore, the narrow pier is likely to become exceedingly wet during periods of heavy rain. Additionally, it must be remembered that all the masonry rising above the openings will also become saturated.

The masonry area rising immediately above the openings in this example extends to over 20m2 – the majority of which will end up heading towards one small dividing pier.

Cavity Trays offers the complete solution in the form of a multiple aperture cavitray with an accompanying cavitray arresting barrier. The top of the cavitray incorporates an arresting

barrier that receives the majority of water gravitating within the cavity and within masonry.

Each end of this arresting section extends outwardly.Thus, before the openings level is reached, the water is arrested and discharged via caviweeps located 900mm clear of the circular and arched apertures.

With the majority of descending water exiting via this offset evacuation route, the circular opening and both arch openings are subjected to minimal volumes.The triple opening cavitray ensures, internally, each maintains a damp-free status and the pier does not overload and discolour externally.

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Lindapter makes architectural design possible After Martifer designed the stunning facade for Birmingham New Street and Grand Central Building, Network Rail stipulated that self-drilling screws were not suitable because the fixing must exceed the 40-year life expectancy of the stainless steel facade panels.

Therefore, Network Rail’s civil engineer for the Birmingham New Street Gateway project explored various cladding fixings from the

UK, European and USA markets. He even considered using British Aerospace, BAE System, jet fighter’s body riveted connection.

The civil engineer decided that Lindapter’s Hollo-Bolt was the best connection solution because it met Network Rail’s safety and maintenance requirements and the council planners’ needs.

The engineer took advantage of Lindapter’s free Connection Design Service and the research and development department to receive an engineered solution.The Lindapter R&D team developed a bespoke M5 countersunk Hollo-Bolt in stainless steel, which exceeded the maintenance and safety requirements, complemented the design of the facade and provided a quick and easy installation process. Lindapter fixings also connected the building services and over 60 premium retailers’ shop-fronts as part of the £750m renovation.

As a premium British manufacturer with over 80 years’ experience, Lindapter has a wide range of product approvals.The Hollo-Bolt is the only expansion bolt that is featured in the BCSA and SCI design guide ‘Joints in Steel Construction’. It is also the only structural steel expansion bolt to have full seismic approval from Californian-based ICC-ES for resisting wind loads and seismic loads.

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Black Sand (light tan) Fern (light green) Stone (light grey)

FIBRETEC coloured gratings for RECYFIX PRO & FASERFIX KS In addition to the popular BLACK version, FIBRETEC gratings are now available in three pastel colours.

Moulded using coloured PA-GF granules, BLACK is joined by SAND (light tan), FERN (light green) and STONE (mid grey).

These FIBRETEC gratings are available with the company’s RECYFIX PRO 100 and FASERFIX KS 100 channels, both providing a loading category of Class C250. In all cases,

the FIBRETEC grating has an intake cross section of 372cm²/m.

RECYFIX PRO 100 channels are moulded from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP).

Available in various heights ranging from 75 to 250mm, they provide drainage cross sections from 35 to 192cm².The heaviest one-metre

channel, with the FIBRETEC grating fitted, is only 5.8kg.

FASERFIX KS 100 channels are made from the company’s fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) and have galvanised steel housing moulded into the FRC to take the grating. Available in various heights from 80 to 274mm, they provide drainage cross sections from 34 to 206cm². The heaviest one-metre channel, with the gratings fitted, weighs 51kg. The FIBRETEC gratings are also available on the step fall versions of the FASERFIX KS channels.

The new colours have been selected to blend with surfaces and the surrounding landscape. For instance, the FERN grating can be used to blend in with a real or artificial grassed area, such as a sports field, whilst the SAND and STONE colour could be chosen to blend with lighter block paving colours.

Tim Connolly, Managing Director of Hauraton, says: “The introduction of the FIBRETEC coloured gratings into the UK allows customers more choice when it comes to blending our gratings with surroundings.”

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Kingspan Insulated Panels achieves BES 6001 Kingspan Insulated Panels’ continual commitment to responsible business practices has been recognised with the achievement of ‘BES 6001: Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products’ certification. Developed by BRE Global, the standard provides an exacting framework of issues manufacturers must address to ensure responsible sourcing of construction materials.This includes organisational governance and supply chain management, in addition to environmental and social elements.All wall and roof panels manufactured at Kingspan Insulated Panel’s Holywell and Sherburn manufacturing facilities have been certified to BES 6001 ‘Very Good’, with particular success in the ‘Greenhouse Gas’ and ‘Resource Use’ categories of the scoring table. * info@kingspanpanels.com

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Gatic Civil Drainage rewards team success Gatic Civil Drainage, a global leader in engineered surface water drainage and access covers, has rewarded two members of staff with role promotions to recognise their continuing success with the company. James Haddon, who has been with the company for over four years, has been promoted from Technical Assistant to Regional Sales Engineer. While Ian Leadbeter, who joined Gatic two and half years ago, moves from the role of Regional Engineer to National Account Manager. Gatic Civil Drainage is part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions, a leading brand in integrated water management, from rain to drain. * info@gatic.com ( 01304 203545

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Find a solution for water management challenges

Operating since 1959,T-T has extensive experience in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of pumps, controls, valves, environmental products and pumping systems.T-T operates as a one-stop shop for everything needed to master water management challenges, from boosting water in high-rise buildings to specialising in effective removal of sewerage where gravity cannot transport the liquid to the nearest sewer.T-T has thousands of products in its range, which gives the company the capacity to meet any challenge, from a simple pump in a small dwelling to a sophisticated pumping station for a large development. If you would like to find out more, look out for T-T’s upcoming CPD. 8 www.ttpumps.com * response@ttpumps.com ( 01630 647200

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James Latham becomes distributor for Abet Laminati James Latham, one of the UK’s biggest independent distributors of panel products and timber, has announced an agreement to become a major distributor of Abet Laminati, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative high pressure laminate.

In a move which significantly strengthens its credentials as a leading laminate supplier in the UK, James Latham will be offering the full Abet range across all nine of its nationwide panel depots.

Andrew Wright, Director at James Latham, commented: “This latest commitment is a clear signal to the market that we are a serious laminate supplier and ensures national availability of Abet’s entire

Lanes Group wins eighth prestigious RoSPA Gold Award Lanes Group has won a RoSPA Gold Health and Safety Award for the eighth year in a row.The achievement means the independent drainage and wastewater maintenance specialist retains its RoSPA Gold Medal, awarded for achieving multiple consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents annual award scheme, now in its 61st year, is one of the most rigorous and prestigious tests of health and safety in the UK.The RoSPA Gold Award relates to all core business activity within Lanes, including services provided by its 21 regional depots, as well as Lanes Utilities and Lanes Rail. * sales@lanesgroup.co.uk

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ArcHaus receives a facelift from Remmers The exterior of this iconic building was suffering with high levels of damage, including salt ingress and excessive cracking to the render and brickwork. Salt Inhibitor was used as a ‘masonry salt blocker’ and applied to the exposed brickwork. Large areas of the render were repaired with Restoration Render and the deep section repairs were completed with Remmers’ Betofix R2, a fast-curing, high-strength concrete repair mortar. OS Concre-Fill and Impregnation Primer were applied prior to the application of the final protective coating.To mitigate reflective cracking in the future, Remmers’ Elastoflex system with reinforcement was applied throughout, giving a high degree of finish. * sales@remmers.co.uk

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range throughout the Latham Group.

“The Abet collection fits perfectly within our existing portfolio and significantly enhances our laminate offering. In addition, we are also working towards offering our customers a 24-hour nationwide delivery service on this and all the other laminates held in stock.”

Mr Wright added: “Abet has always focused strongly on creativity and innovation and, with links to the best Italian and international designers in the business, they offer a diverse range of laminates in many colours, styles and textures to suit almost any application and I am confident that this latest addition will quickly have a major impact on our presence within this sector.”

Since it was established in 1957, Abet has grown rapidly and now encompasses seven subsidiaries operating in Italy; 13 commercial companies and dedicated agencies in over 90 countries. The output from the two factories exceed 220,000m2 per day, making it Europe’s largest manufacturer of high pressure laminates.

8 www.lathamtimber.co.uk * marketing@lathams.co.uk ( 0116 257 3415

Railway repainting on the right track with Bradite

It was full steam ahead for repainting a cast iron bridge on the Ffestiniog heritage railway in Wales’ Snowdonia National Park thanks to products and technical advice from Bradite. Firstly, the ironwork was pressure washed and a fungicide solution was applied, followed by a Bradite degreaser before further washing took place. From there, removal of any rust was carried out and then a coating of Bradite AP70 was applied, followed by Bradite AM60 Primer. Following a green and yellow colour scheme similar to that on the original bridge, Bradite Fastrac was then applied. Fastrac is a modified silicon and polyurethane alkyd product that features rust-inhibiting pigmentation.

8 www.bradite.com * info@bradite.com ( 01248 600315

Building Elements AG extends successful Plaza range

Acheson + Glover, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of hard landscaping products, has introduced eight new colours to its range of Plaza paving, taking the range to a total of 11 colour blends.The Nordic-inspired colour palette draws on spices, plants and flowers to offer choices such as Lavendel, Paprika and Kanel. Plaza paving has a surface formed from natural granite aggregates and is colourfast and durable. All colour palettes are available in 11 sizes and a variety of intensities, depths and formats including AG’s Xflo permeable paving system, all of which are ideal for large urban schemes and for creating innovative hard landscaping designs. * specifications@ag.uk.com

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Polyrey collection delivers timeless elegance

Polyrey is proud to launch its highly-anticipated new Monochrom Vibration collection. Inspired by nature and the elements, Monochrom Vibration reinvents the nuances of black and white with contrasting decors and enhanced textures, creating laminate that delivers graphic effects and pure lines. From cosmic designs and marble to subtle woodgrains and bolder decors, such as skin effects, Monochrom Vibration includes 24 new decor combinations with eight unique finishes. The decor variety is based on black and white cores to give a mono-block effect with no visible joints. Monochrom may be cold-bended to create curved lines or bonded to all sorts of substrate. * polyrey.uk@polyrey.com

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2017’s edition of Simpson StrongTie’s flagship catalogue arrives Alongside the UK’s largest range of connectors for timber and masonry construction, sit over a dozen new products and several range extensions in the Simpson Strong-Tie catalogue, including post bases, I-joist hangers, angle brackets, structural screws and masonry ties as well as installation advice, performance characteristics and safe working loads. Sales Director, Jon Head, explains: “It’s been a busy time for Simpson Strong-Tie, with all-new ranges for light gauge steel and CLT construction, as well as our significantly expanded nails and screws ranges.”

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Kaldewei unveils Puro Set Wide

Puro Set Wide is the latest steel enamel bath from Kaldewei, perfect for bathing and showering with a centrally-positioned waste outlet and extra-wide rim, giving maximum freedom for positioning taps and fittings. With an ergonomic backrest and extra steep walls on three sides, Puro Set Wide offers reclining comfort and optimum legroom while bathing, as well as freedom of movement and excellent underfoot safety while showering. For more information on Kaldewei’s Puro Set Wide, please visit the company’s website.

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A Pulborough conservatory extension rendered unusable by cold, mould and condensation has been brought back into everyday use thanks to Ultrotherm Internal Wall Insulation (IWI) from Safeguard Europe.The conservatory was so exposed to the elements, large amounts of condensation and significant mould growth were present.Although only 12mm thick, Ultrotherm typically improves the thermal resistance of solid brick walls by 40%, creating a more comfortable living environment, reducing energy bills and reducing mould growth risk. * info@safeguardeurope.com

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Zaun accredits installers to roll out unique ArmaWeave

High security perimeter systems manufacturer, Zaun, is bolstering the ranks of approved installers for its unique superintruder-resistant fencing. ArmaWeave fencing is produced on the world’s largest steel loom at the company’s West Midlands manufacturing base. Crime & Fire Defence Systems engineers were trained in the installation of the product and have installed kilometres of the high-security woven fencing at utilities sites across the country over the last two years. Now Zaun has formally accredited Crime & Fire as an approved installer of the product, along with Zaun Group subsidiary, Binns Fencing.

ArmaWeave’s unique properties add substantial resistance to cutting attacks with hand, powered and non-contact tools and the tight mesh pattern provides no climbing aids. * sales@zaun.co.uk

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BPC Building Products floats the boat for Windermere Museum BPC Building Products’ joist hangers have been used during construction at the new £16.7m Windermere Jetty, Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories in the Lake District.

The museum, which will be completed later this year, features a copper roof and the BPC hangers were used to fix the timber trusses to support this structure.

BPC timber-to-timber joist hangers are

manufactured from high-quality galvanised steel to BS EN 10346:2009 + G275 and austeniticgrade 304 stainless steel.The range is available from stock in a huge variety of widths and heights to suit all on site applications.

Specialist contractor, Thomas Armstrong, chose BPC Building Products’ components because of the high quality of the fixings as well as the fact that they could be delivered to site the next day.

The copper roof was specified for the learning centre and reception roof at Windermere Jetty because of its aesthetic appeal and long-term performance benefits.

Windermere Jetty is a world-class working museum that respects its lakeshore surroundings and will secure the future of the nationally-significant boat collection established by George Pattinson.

The new museum will include displays of steam launches, motorboats, yachts and other vessels and tell the stories of their construction, owners and use on Windermere.

BPC joist hangers are manufactured in the UK at the company’s advanced facility in Yorkshire. The company has recently announced a major investment in expanding its manufacturing capabilities at the site.

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Grade II Listed church has legacy makeover Bakers of Danbury is a specialist refurbishment contractor for historic and listed buildings. Its reputation in providing high-quality craftsmanship through its experienced team of stonemasons, carpenters, joiners and other tradesmen, made it the ideal main contractor for the recent refurbishment of the United Reform Church, Walkern, Stevenage.

The building was originally used as a church in 1810 and is a Grade II Listed building.

It was in a state of disrepair and a major refurbishment was required to its external envelope, including a new roof, rainwater system, brickwork and plastering.

Upon meeting with the Bakers of Danbury’s surveyor on site, ARP’s Account Manager, Martyn Reed, suggested Legacy Cast Half round aluminium gutter and Colonnade cast eared rainwater pipe in a black polyester powder-coated finish.

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cast iron profiles and was chosen as the ideal solution. Aluminium’s properties, including its strength, durability and minimal maintenance, enhanced the sustainability of the refurbished Grade II Listed church, whilst ensuring the property keeps its traditional appearance.

Martyn provided a full catalogue of the products required for the rainwater system, and was on-hand through the progress of the refurbishment to ensure the installation was a success.

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products. It also provides bespoke aluminium pressings for fascias, soffits, copings, cappings and other structural architectural elements. With over 30 years’ experience and a highly skilled team of technical experts, ARP’s team is available to work with specifiers to complete projects.

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JB Shingles top off luxury treehouses at Center Parcs

Luxury treehouses at Center Parcs, Elveden Forest in Suffolk, have welcomed their first guests following completion using JB Western Red Cedar Shingles from leading roof systems manufacturer, Marley Eternit.

The four treehouses, which contain luxury features such as a TV room and games den as well as en-suite bathrooms

and hot tubs, have been designed to blend in seamlessly with the woodland surroundings. JB Blue Label Shingles were

specified for their ability to provide a high-quality, long-life solution with low maintenance, which fit perfectly with the natural environment. Furthermore, the JB Cedar Shingles specified were also treated with JB FRT Exterior, which gives them a fire classification to BS 476-3, the same as a clay tile, for added reassurance and the protection of the visitors.

In total, 564 bundles of JB Shingles were needed for the project and sub-contractor Lodge Roofing was appointed to undertake the installation. The independent roofing contractor has worked with JB Shingles for a number of years, so when it came to specifying a roofing solution which was not only easy to install but would weather naturally, Marley Eternit’s JB Western Red Cedar Shingles were the ideal choice.

Furthermore, shingles also deliver one of the lowest carbon footprints of any widely used building product, representing a net carbon sink upon delivery, meaning more carbon is stored in the shingle than is emitted during its harvest, manufacture and transportation combined.

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Johnson Controls supplies cooling solution for state-of-the-art data centre Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader, has won a significant contract to provide an innovative cooling solution at Finland’s largest open data centre being built for Telia Finland, a leading new generation telco in the Nordics and Baltics.

The new facility in Helsinki will use electric energy from renewable and carbon-neutral sources. Waste heat will be recycled and used in district heating network. The first phase of the facility is expected to cost between €130 and €150m. The Telia Data Centre will be operational and offer services such as cloud, colocation and ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) aware capabilities to businesses in Finland.

Telia Finland, along with other Nordic companies, leads the way in using natural cooling for data centres. However, Telia still needed a solution when it came to the summer months.

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The contract between Johnson Controls and Telia is to initially deliver several top-ofthe-range YK centrifugal chillers to the site.The two companies held discussions for several months identifying the particular needs of the new data centre.After extensive consultation with the main consultant, Royal Haskoning DHV, the client and Johnson Controls, the YK chillers were selected as the best fit – thanks to its water-cooled centrifugal chillers’ real world performance, its sustainable design and unprecedented array of innovations.

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Building Elements The Golf Classic tees off to a thrilling 25th year

The 25th Golf Classic continues to attract golfers working in the UK construction industry from right across the country. Matches are competitive but friendly and players enjoy the camaraderie and meeting new people. Players aim for a place in the Grand Final, which this year is held at Hanbury Manor’s acclaimed England Championship course.

Winners of the tournament each take home an impressive trophy and Pro Shop vouchers. There are also prizes for the ‘Runner-Up Team’, ‘Nearest the Pin’ and the ‘Longest Drive’. To help celebrate its 25th year, The Golf Classic is also giving away spot prizes in each round. * info@thegolfclassic.co.uk

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Marmox Showerlay360 drain enables most versatile floor-level shower Marmox has added a drainage solution to its range of Showerlay floor-level shower bases, which has been designed to simplify the installation of plumbing in new-builds and refurbishments, and is compliant with all relevant standards. The new Showerlay360 drain, as the superscript title suggests, is fully rotatable to enable use in horizontal, as well as vertical, outlet connections – or any angle in between – for total flexibility. For even greater ease and adaptability of installation, the compact drain measures just 80mm deep with a 50mm water seal. It can be utilised with Marmox’s Showerlay trays, which are tileable sloping bases for a shower area on either a wooden or concrete subfloor. * sales@marmox.co.uk

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Saracen arrives in Manchester’s Media City

Workplace consultant, Saracen Interiors, has committed to growing its business in the North West with the announcement that it has opened an office in Manchester’s Media City. Saracen has made an impact across the whole of the UK in the last decade and, in recent years, it has concentrated its efforts in the North.

Saracen has grown steadily over the past 20 years, making its mark in the regional fit-out arena and, latterly, securing a reputation for design expertise as well as an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the commercial property market.

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Dallmer creates luxury Seymour Place has, like much of London, seen properties undergoing refurbishment and redevelopment over recent years, with one newly-built apartment complex featuring luxury ensuite shower rooms incorporating Dallmer drains. Main fit-out contractor ARJ installed a range of different sized shower channels manufactured by Dallmer.The shower rooms have been fitted-out in marble and white masonry. Certainly, a conventional drain outlet would not have complemented this look, nor probably coped with the high water volumes flowing from deluge heads. However, the sleek linear drainage channel incorporated within the CeraLine W Duo range coordinates perfectly with the minimalist design.

Helvar fine-tunes lighting with ‘Light over Time’ Helvar has presented its latest development in lighting control software, Light over Time. Light over Time is the most recent innovation in Helvar’s Human Centric Lighting range called Intelligent Colour – or iC. The feature enables lighting designers, specifiers and end-users to graphically visualise the lighting profile for their environment, resulting in a more engaging design and end-user experience.

The profiles that are created in the Light over Time software are presented graphically, making it straightforward for lighting designers and specifiers to visualise the lit effect of the different profiles and to adjust them to ensure that they meet the necessary specifications.

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New Leader Agrément Certificate raises the bar

The BBA’s amplified assessment process has resulted in a new ‘Leader’ Certificate with more detailed content on structural stability and performance of the balcony connector. The rigorous assessment involved tests for structural stability, fatigue stresses and fire. As a result, the enhanced certificate includes a full description and specification of each component. The first in this new generation of Agrément Certificates is issued to Schöck for Schöck Isokorb Thermal Insulation Connection systems which are for use in reinforced concrete structures to form a thermal break between a balcony and an internal floor, whilst transferring load and maintaining full structural integrity. * clientservices@bba.star.co.uk

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