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Greenhouse New Energy from Waste recycling plant benefits from durable roofing and lining solutions

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Sustainability in Development Slussplan Urban Park offers a public space with sustainability at its core

Voice of the Industry Interface explains how the industry can strive for genuine innovation again

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hese days, sustainable buildings don’t just need to tick the reduced carbon footprint box, they need to encompass a host of other factors. While buildings are designed with their environmental impact in mind, it’s also important for designers and the building owners to consider the benefits to users and the wider community.

Take for instance Suffolk’s new Energy from Waste recycling plant. Not only does the plant offer low environmental impact, lower waste management and a source of renewable energy, it is also proving to be a great educational resource for school children. Designed by TATA Projects, the plant and its visitor centre have become invaluable to those learning about the environment and sustainability. To learn more about this facility, which is creating a legacy for the future, turn to page 10.

Elsewhere in this issue, Interface’s Miriam Turner explores how the construction industry can strive for genuine innovation again, Ecological Building Systems discusses the importance of wind tightness and Hayward Baker Solicitors reveals how unsafe working conditions are putting the health of builders in serious danger.

Also, for those hoping to attend some of the events taking place over the next couple of months, you will find highlights for both Timber Expo – part of UK Construction Week – and 100% Design. Turn to page 48 to find out more.

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A new Energy from Waste recycling plant in Suffolk now benefits from durable roofing and lining solutions.

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News 06 Industry Updates:

34 BIM:

18 Voice of the Industry:

36 Glass & Glazing:

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

Interface explains how the construction industry can strive for genuine innovation again.

26 Legal & Business:

A new report issued by Hayward Baker Solicitors has revealed the shocking working conditions on building and construction sites.

Features 24 Technical Focus:

Ecological Building Systems discusses the importance of wind tightness in ensuring a roof build up delivers its designed thermal performance.

32 Refurb & Renovation:

Why architects are increasingly choosing lightweight stone cladding for refurbishment projects that must blend with historic surroundings

Steve Thompson, MD of EOS Facades, shares his views on the positive impact that BIM will have on today’s construction industry.

Glass louvre windows from Fieger UK bring winter garden revival to Nine Elms London apartments.

38 Landscaping: Eight Associates reflects on how to handle trees on site, such as checking early if they will affect planning and making optimal use of space.

40 Specification Spotlight: In this focus, FC&A pays tribute to tile protection and underfloor heating systems specialist, Schlüter-Systems.

46 Renewable Energy: To complement his innovative eco home,Architect Jason Harris looked to Ground Sun to supply and install a Kensa ground source heat pump.

48 100% Design Preview: 100% Design, the UK’s largest design trade show, is returning to Olympia, London from 21st to 24th September.

50 Timber Expo Preview:

Timber Expo is back for 2016, returning as part of UK Construction Week.

Portfolios 10 Greenhouse:

A new Energy from Waste recycling plant in Suffolk now benefits from durable roofing and lining solutions.

14 Sustainability in Development:

Slussplan Urban Park has proved to be a great success, offering a public space without the use of tropical hardwood, ensuring sustainability at its core.

28 Design & Desire:

The University of Bradford’s innovative Bright Building is designed to the highest sustainability standards, rated BREEAM ‘Outstanding’.

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FC&A rounds up the latest industry news

In Brief

Council goes green with new waste facility Electric car charging, bicycle storage and other green incentives will be main features of a new £4.5m waste facility in Horsham. Instructed by Horsham District Council, leading independent management, design and construction consultancy Pick Everard is delivering architecture, structural and civil engineering services through the East Sussex County Council framework. Pick Everard played a key part in securing planning permission for the new Hop Oast Depot to transform the dated building into a more efficient working environment.

Lendlease awarded £200m contract Lendlease’s European construction business has been appointed preferred partner by Nine Elms Property, a wholly-owned subsidiary of leading luxury real estate developer DAMAC International, to build the highly anticipated AYKON London One. Set to become one of London’s tallest residential buildings, the 50-storey AYKON London One will be one of London’s most prestigious residential addresses and the first of its kind in Europe to be designed in partnership with leading international fashion houseVersace Home.

Balfour Beatty to deliver £42m student housing project Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has been awarded a 454-unit student accommodation development scheme in Vauxhall for Urbanest, a developer and operator of student housing in Central London.

Having previously delivered 2520 units across five Central London schemes for Urbanest as part of a long-running partnership, this latest project at 5 Miles Street, Vauxhall, London, will include 454 apartments at a variety of price points.

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New contemporary hotel in Leeds City Centre planned by a consortium led

by Singapore-based Heeton Holdings. This wider project aims to extend the quality of the city centre development beyond the inner ring road by creating a new urban destination on a site formerly occupied by British Gas. SimpsonHaugh and Partners’

scheme refurbishes a podium and 12-storey tower to the south of the one hectare development site.The building will be re-clad in a distinctive combination of terracotta and aluminium and will be reconfigured to suit its new hotel use with an extension at podium level.The double-height foyer, cafe/restaurant, bar and other front of house facilities will be located on the ground floor with bedrooms on the upper levels. Entrance is via a new public realm space along Bridge Street.

New Regional Director joins Pick Everard

Ramboll appoints new UK Managing Director

Howard Kennedy appoints Head of Construction

Pick Everard has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a new Regional Director for its Northern operations.

Project management and building surveying specialist Jon Parry will now take responsibility for the multi-disciplinary firm’s northern region from the Manchester office. Jon has more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry.

Ramboll has announced the appointment of Mathew Riley as UK Managing Director. Mathew joins from Arcadis where he was Managing Director for the Infrastructure, Industry and Utility sectors across the UK, Middle East and Asia. He worked at Arcadis for nearly seven years, having previously worked with Laing O’Rourke and spent over 16 years at BAA.

Carl Asser has joined law firm Howard Kennedy as a Partner and Head of Construction from Payne Hicks Beach, where he was a partner in its real estate practice. He brings to the firm considerable experience in all aspects of construction law, acting for developers, occupiers, project owners, funders, contractors and professional consultants.

SimpsonHaugh and Partners has received planning permission to convert a 1960s office building into a contemporary hotel on a key regeneration site at Bridge Street in the north of Leeds City Centre.

The 182-bed development is the first phase of a proposed mixed-use community

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Industry Updates

In Brief Edinburgh Marina brings half billion pound boost to Granton Masterplan consent has been granted by the City of Edinburgh Council’s development management committee for the Edinburgh Marina development at Granton. Following the council’s decision in principle last December to grant permission for a new Granton Harbour Masterplan, the decision confirms that full consents have now been granted for the overall masterplan, which includes the marina boatyard and associated infrastructure for the new 300-berth Edinburgh Marina complex.

SimpsonHaugh and Partners took inspiration from the form of a theatrical stage curtain for the hotel’s most eye-catching element – the western gable of the podium. Highly visible to traffic passing on the ring road, this marks both the entrance to the hotel and raises the profile of the site along Bridge Street.

The gable is clad in a deeply profiled, gold glazed terracotta and is visually permeable to gradually reveal the foyer beyond.

“The foyer of the contemporary hotel is a parallel for a theatre stage where guests enter and exit. The curtain is developed as a thematic device in which the foyer is gradually

revealed to the passer-by,” says Associate, James Hind, of SimpsonHaugh and Partners.

The curtain narrative also references the site’s connection with the historic woollen and textile industry character of the surrounding Mabgate area.

The combination of the existing podium’s salt-glazed terracotta cladding and brushed aluminium on the tower and podium extension, in addition to the gold clad gable, create an elegant and sophisticated palette, providing a new identity to a highly visible building.

The new hotel is positioned near to both the Victoria

Gate retail development, currently under construction, and the emerging creative quarter in Mabgate. By providing a new destination plus two associated public realm spaces and pedestrian connections through the area, the hotel is expected to help facilitate the redevelopment of the wider site. This includes substantial proposed residential accommodation, independent commercial spaces and landscaped public and private realm.

Site preparation works are underway with hotel construction due to begin in 2017.

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£17.3m redevelopment of Senate House completes Construction of SOAS University of London’s £17.3m redevelopment of the North Block of its iconic Senate House has been completed by GRAHAM Construction. The project has transformed an underused courtyard to create a multi-purpose space through the addition of an architecturallyambitious glass-roofed atrium constructed between the existing Grade II Listed buildings.

Two Olympic swimming poolsworth of spoil were excavated through a window on a conveyor belt to produce a double-height space that maintains natural ventilation to the North Block’s upper levels.

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Industry Updates

Architect in Profile While pursuing his higher education in the 1980s, Ahmad Nazari was greatly inspired by the built environment in the UK. Currently a Director at GDP Architects (GDP), he firmly believes that the future of the profession lies in the rapid adoption of technologies such as 3D printing, digital fabrication, virtual reality and real-time 3D rendering.

GDP Architects’ award-winning KKR Tower was recently awarded a GBI Platinum Certification to acknowledge its effort in promoting the development of green buildings in Malaysia

Please tell us a bit about your career background Studying in the UK back in the 80s and 90s in Liverpool and Greenwich was a rewarding experience, opening up my views on architecture and the role it plays in our lives.

Ahmad Nazari is a Director at GDP Architects www.gdparchitects.com

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Who has been your greatest influence and source of inspiration?

I have had the opportunity to learn from, and work with, many talented and wonderful people, but when I started working at GDP, I immediately felt at ease with the firm’s work culture.

Design became a vast affair, with every detail scrutinised and analysed throughout the design

and construction process, while maintaining high levels of professionalism in even the smallest daily affairs.

Kamil Merican, one of the Founding Partners of GDP, was instrumental in opening up my career path. His passion and constant curiosity for exploring design, in tandem with new technologies, keeps us constantly innovating. For example, GDP was the first architecture firm in Malaysia to use 3D applications and virtual reality in its design work.

What has been your most notable project to date?

The award-winning KKR Tower is the current epitome of GDP’s design principles. It embodies a total approach in tower design, combining efficiency in space planning with technology to generate a sleek, new iconic tower in the Kuala Lumpur skyline. It was recently awarded a GBI Platinum Certification to acknowledge its effort in promoting the development of green buildings in Malaysia.

How do you approach your projects?

Our approach is always reflective of the client’s needs and budget, but a smaller budget does not result in poor design.

Often, constraints generate the most creative design solutions.

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

The high cost factor in implementation. We have made progress in our sustainability efforts by finding the right

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balance between the high cost in initial investment against the immediate long-term cost savings for any development. For our tropical environment, low-e glass, which featured heavily in our GBI-awarded KKR building, has been one example of that balance.

What is your favourite building and why?

The Berlin Jewish Museum by Daniel Libeskind has always been special to me as a student.

Even now, it still serves as a reminder on the importance of spiritual awareness in our work.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for architecture students at the moment?

Architecture students may be challenged to cope with all the new technological advancements in CAD and BIM, adopted by architects today.

With BIM now moving towards adopting VR technology, it can provide us with a new tool to further our designs to a new level. These new technologies will continue to evolve and they will create a major impact on our role as an architect and in our design workflow.

What can we expect to see from GDP over the next year?

GDP continues to look at new technologies that can be harnessed to further our design work. We are currently working on a few projects that involve using BIM combined with VR technology to take our designs into an immersive virtual environment.

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A flexible approach to sustainability As local authorities continue to grapple with the issue of handling waste in an environmentally-sound and costeffective way, waste-to-energy plants are proving to be a solution that offers a win/win/win approach, with lower environmental impact, lower waste management costs and a source of renewable energy.

The site for the facility backs onto Gipping Valley; an area of historic waterways and local natural reserves

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esigned by TATA Projects following a concept developed

by Grimshaw, a new Energyfrom-Waste (EfW) plant in Great Blakenham, near Ipswich, now generates sufficient electricity to power 30,000 homes by burning non-recyclable waste.

The 7316m2 facility is set on a 3.94 hectare site and has been designed to power itself, in addition to supplying electricity to the National Grid. The plant diverts 269,000 tonnes of waste from landfill per year, reducing greenhouse gases by 75,000 tonnes annually. Even the ash produced does not go to landfill and is, instead, used as aggregate in local building projects.

It’s an impressive, progressive approach to waste management, which is also being used to educate future generations with an on-site visitor centre welcoming school trips and members of the public to see first-hand how waste can be used to generate energy, addressing two of the most significant environmental challenges we face in a single facility.

This environmental focus was carried through to every aspect of the design, construction and specification of the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Suffolk EfW scheme, which is operated by Suez (Formerly SITA UK) for Suffolk County Council.

As Paul Leighton, Site Manager for Suez, explained: “It wasn’t enough for the site to simply fulfil its purpose of putting the county’s waste to good use, we also wanted it to be the best in terms of design, technology and operation.”

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Respecting the local environment Formerly occupied by a council works department, the site for the facility backs onto Gipping Valley; an area of historic waterways and local natural reserves.

The plant has been designed to minimise the visual impact of the development, with the site arranged to create an open and positive front with a closed back that allows back-of-house facilities to be screened. The buildings have also been set back from the entry point, enabling landscaping, including planting of woodland and a wildflower meadow, to encourage biodiversity and natural habitat development.

The buildings themselves have been designed to combine energy efficiency with low visual impact. For example, the boiler house’s continuous louvred facade not only reduces the facility’s solar gain, but has also been designed as an aesthetic feature that alters the appearance of the building depending on the angle of view and time of day, echoing the changing character of the Suffolk sky. Meanwhile, large EFTE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) pillows installed in the roof maximise natural light in operational areas, reducing the required electrical load for the facility by minimising the need for electric lighting.

electrical building, the workshops and the visitor centre, have also contributed to the environmental benefits of the roof at the Suffolk EfW plant. The same EPDM technology from Firestone has also been used to provide the lining for the fire reservoir that feeds the sprinkler system across the site.

Explained John McMullan, Commercial Manager at Firestone: “EPDM enhances the sustainability of a building by offering a longterm solution with excellent UV, chemical and puncture resistance. It has a proven track record, with installations dating back 35 years still providing the same level of protection against water ingress as they did

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Firestone supplied a total of 7000m2 of RubberGard EPDM membrane for the various roof areas of the plant.

A self-adhesive, vapour control layer was laid onto the profiled steel roof deck.

Mineral wool insulation was then used to enhance the thermal performance of the buildings as part of the facility’s energy management strategy.

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Rob Dale, Head of Buildings & Architecture at TATA Steel Projects, explained: “The longevity of a roof is a major factor in its sustainability because it not only avoids future re-roofing and repairs, but also protects the fabric and contents of the building.

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The facade has been designed as an aesthetic feature that alters the appearance of the building depending on the angle of view and time of day

An environmental focus was carried through to every aspect of the design, construction and specification of the scheme

Legacy for the future The EfW plant in Great Blakenham is now fully operational providing waste management and renewable energy generation for homes across Suffolk and Norfolk aided by EPDM membranes that are flexible and durable enough to support

the plant’s anticipated service life. With the landscaping maturing to attract animal and insect life and children learning about the environment in the visitor centre, it is also creating a legacy for the future.

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John McMullan commented: “Working with contractors to provide technical specification support is an important aspect of both our quality and our value proposition.The contractor was trained by us, we advised on the products and adhesives used and we calculated the membrane layout for the roof to avoid any wasted product.”

For each area of roof, the membrane was positioned onto the roof surface. It was then adhered to the cover board using Firestone bonding adhesive, with all splices created using Firestone QuickSeam Tape, a three inch wide double-sided tape that creates an instant bond between each section of the membrane.

The flexibility and puncture resistance of EPDM was also key to the selection of Firestone’s GeoGard EPDM geomembrane as the lining system for the site’s fire reservoir.

A similar process of cutting, laying and sealing the splices using Firestone’s QuickSeam system was used to create the reservoir.

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Sustainable recreational space Last year, the Malmö Municipality in Sweden unveiled the opening of Slussplan, a brand new urban park. One year on, Slussplan Urban Park has proved to be a great success, offering a public space with sustainability at its core.

The area has again become a positive feature for the city’s culture and community

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he park combines a unique stairway providing access to Malmö’s historic canal, a pocket of green space for the residents of the surrounding neighbourhood and triangular seating made from sustainable Kebony wood, thus avoiding use of tropical hardwood.

Bordered by the existing buildings, the triangular park is divided into two parts featuring circular vegetation beds adorned with shrubs and plants on one side, and an active urban square on the other.

The park vaunts an art installation by a Swedish Artist who lives in Malmö, David Svensson. Much of David’s artwork draws inspiration from maritime history and aesthetics, a factor that was of particular relevance to this site adjacent to the canal.

The installation was unveiled at the park’s opening last year by Ola Melin, Director of Urban planning division in Malmö, and has proved a great success with the local community in the past 12 months.

This urban park can be found on a site that was previously occupied by an abandoned bus interchange. With significant landscaping improvements, the area – described by the City of Malmö’s preservation unit as having significant and historic value – has again become a positive feature for the city’s culture and community. Malmö is famously known as ‘the city of parks’ and the site of this most recent project serves to reinforce that traditional image of Malmö. Slussplan lies within walking distance of the city, providing a tranquil space which is just

Sustainability in Development Mandaworks wanted to ensure that the materials chosen were sourced from sustainably-managed, non-tropical forests

The triangular park is divided into two parts featuring circular vegetation beds adorned with shrubs and plants on one side, and an active urban square on the other

Kebony provides a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods and therefore circumvents the need for deforestation

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infrastructure, environmental sustainability and a focus on fostering a greater sense of community to create a new area for urban ecology and recreational space.

Mandaworks wanted to use natural materials, particularly wood, for the project, as it supported sustainability and had the aesthetic qualities that it was looking for at this particular site. Following the outright ban imposed upon tropical hardwood in Stockholm, along with a growing trend in European cities of legislating against, and voluntarily avoiding the use of timber imported from the tropics in public projects, Mandaworks wanted to ensure that the materials chosen were sourced from sustainably-managed, non-tropical forests. Kebony’s sustainable wood was therefore selected for the ‘urban hangout’ benches along the promenade, due to the material’s positive impact in reducing demand for high-performance tropical timber, while not compromising on structural qualities.

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a short trip from the city’s thriving commercial heart. This novel inner-city park is in the perfect location for those who appreciate culture, sport, exercise and entertainment, yet don’t have the time to fully get away thanks to their hectic schedules.

Slussplan has also seen the addition of a new award-winning residential building, comprising 12 floors of apartments built around a communal inner courtyard.

Situated in prime position at the edge of the canal, this development has helped to encourage social diversity and sustainability, providing rental properties and apartments for sale of varying sizes, each with plenty of natural light and magnificent views over the renovated Slussplan Urban Park.

The intention of this development was to promote sustainability by incorporating natural, sustainable materials, primarily brick and wood, into the design. This helped reduce the carbon footprint, while simultaneously ensuring that the development was complementary to the local building style and aesthetics.

Construction began on the development in spring 2010, and this area of Malmö has subsequently been transformed by large amounts of inward investment, with a real focus on sustainability, both in the private properties, as well as the exterior community spaces.

Designed by Mandaworks, an urban design and landscape architect studio in Sweden, for the Malmö Municipality, this project is a triumph of landscaping architecture, weaving together

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Slussplan lies within walking distance of the city, providing a tranquil space which is just a short trip from the city’s thriving commercial heart

equivalents.The results of this study show that the carbon footprint for Brazilian ipê is in the range of 7500–15,000 kilograms per cubic metre; whilst the carbon footprint of modified Kebony is approximately 459 kilograms per cubic meter, both figures include treatment and transportation to Northern Europe. Kebony is FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council), which incentivises forest owners and managers to uphold FSC principles to ensure forest management and environmental benefits.All Kebony woods also carry the Swan environmental label certifying its sourcing from sustainable forests.

Kebony’s environmentally-friendly patented technology is also fully compliant with EU Timber Legislation.This paves the way for a future in which wood is an integral and, most importantly, sustainable part of the construction industry.

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friendly process, which modifies sustainablysourced softwoods by heating the wood with furfuryl alcohol – an agricultural by-product.

By polymerising the wood’s cell wall, the softwoods permanently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood including high durability, hardness and dimensional stability, without the need for tropical deforestation.

For Kebony, this waterside urban landscaping project follows another recent project at Fjord City, Oslo, a publicallyaccessible park and bathing complex. Here, there was a similar effort to capitalise on Kebony’s strong eco credentials and durability to transform a post-industrial waterfront into a recreational space of this nature. In both cases, Kebony’s versatility as a material has rendered it invaluable for the construction of everything from street furniture to public boardwalks.The silver-grey patina that the wood develops over its elongated life-span has also singled it out as a popular material for architects in marine settings like these, where its matured colour is frequently a perfect complement to the setting.

Martin Arfalk, of Mandaworks, commented: “We wanted the park to be a lasting space for public recreation and Kebony’s wood is suitably durable that it will stand up to wearing and weathering. Its attractive natural aesthetic also perfectly complements the park’s character and we would love to make use of Kebony in our future projects.”

Per Thyberg, Country Manager of Kebony Sweden, added:“It is gratifying to see Kebony once again selected for the development of a recreational public space like this, where its durability and beautiful aesthetics will contribute to the public’s enjoyment of the Slussplan Urban Park.”

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A third of the world’s rainforests have disappeared in the last 50 years, a loss of around 6 million hectares a year, and the equivalent of 8.5 million football pitches.

One of the reasons tropical forests are being cut down so rapidly is high demand for hardwoods, such as teak, for use in design and construction materials.This global demand for tropical hardwood is a major environmental issue; the Amazon alone provides 20% of the world’s fresh water and oxygen and, despite increasing regulation, deforestation is still happening on a vast scale and is responsible for 20% of global CO2 emissions. Kebony provides a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods and therefore circumvents the need for deforestation.

Kebony’s environmental credentials have been proven by environmental consulting firm Bergfald & Co, which demonstrated that Kebony has a substantially lower carbon footprint than its tropical hardwood

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Voice of the Industry Miriam Turner is Assistant Vice President Open Innovation & Product Sustainability for Interface.

Miriam is responsible for brokering relationships with external organisations and networks to develop and successfully commercialise innovative, sustainable products and services.

Drawing on knowledge from experts across the industry, Interface wants to develop new solutions and ways of working that give back to the environment

Interface works with partners to pioneer the implementation of solutions to enhance the sustainability of its manufacturing operations

Collaborative thinking Miriam Turner, Assistant Vice President Open Innovation & Product Sustainability for Interface, explains how, by pioneering sustainable ways of working and co-innovating with partners, the construction industry can strive for genuine innovation again.

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nnovation is a core value and focus for the design and architecture sector to shape the future of how we build, work and live.

However, in reality, it is often a difficult task to create and implement revolutionary ideas that could dramatically transform the industry – and the world – for the better.

When developing radical ideas, it’s vital to assess our ambitions and ensure the industry is being as daring as it can be. Genuine sustainability advancement, for example, is about so much more than developing less energy-intensive products and processes.

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It’s about setting sights higher to challenge preconceptions of what is known to be possible, and breaking down the boundaries of what can be achieved.

Whether you are a multinational organisation or an entrepreneur, conceptualising a revolutionary idea – and the work required to implement it successfully – can be an intimidating task. However, overcoming the initial fear to effectively implement your idea can have a significant payoff, with clear commercial benefit and a real impact on a business’s bottom line.

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Where radical innovation is concerned, those involved in the process require the creative freedom to challenge existing designs, processes and products, as well as devising new approaches and techniques, without fear of failure.

If anything, any development process when trying to achieve something different should be rewarded. For a business, it’s vital to promote this mentality to all employees, because whether a new idea gets traction or not, the process is likely to inspire and encourage others to think positively about innovation.

Radical change Even a cursory glance at the world of construction shows that there are architects out there prepared to step into the unknown to deliver transformative design.

For example, the architects behind London’s 30 St Mary Axe, widely known as The Gherkin, were inspired by innovations in materials and modelling when conceiving the building.

Voice of the Industry The development features an advanced exoskeleton design, rather than a central supporting shaft, which works to distribute stress more evenly across the structure, allowing the building to be lighter than similar-sized skyscrapers.This helped significantly reduce the amount of material required to construct the building, cutting its environmental impact.

This forward-thinking design also allowed the construction of open ventilation shafts between each floor, a radical solution that allows the building to be cooled or heated passively without the need for an energyintensive air conditioning system. As a result, The Gherkin consumes half the energy of a similar-sized skyscraper, dramatically reducing its carbon footprint.

Innovation is also having a positive effect inside buildings. Designers are learning from the natural world – a discipline known as biomimetics – to deliver solutions that are ever more sustainable. For example, taking inspiration from the way geckos climb walls, modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, developed TacTiles – a glue-free installation system for modular flooring that virtually eliminates volatile organic compounds.This solution enables carpet tiles to adhere to each other rather than the floor, removing the need for adhesive and, in doing so, helping to minimise the environmental impact of building interiors.

These are great examples of how the construction industry has achieved genuine innovation in recent years. But how do we continue to deliver such radical advances in the future? How do we develop more innovation that can change society for the better?

For a growing number of businesses, the answer lies in collaborative partnerships – working together with like-minded companies to solve common challenges. By sharing knowledge and pooling expertise, organisations can not only develop more effective solutions to meet the needs of the construction sector; they can also evolve more efficient and sustainable supply chains, helping to further reduce the impact of the built environment on the world around us.

Interface, for instance, sees co-innovation as a crucial way to find ever more sustainable ways of working. As part of its Mission Zero goal to eliminate its negative impact on the environment by 2020, Interface works with partners to pioneer the implementation of solutions to enhance the sustainability of its manufacturing operations and its supply chain.

A key example of this co-innovation is

Interface’s work with Shark Solutions, an organisation that recycles polyvinyl butyral (PVB), a material found in the laminated glass of car windscreens. In working together, both companies developed a way to transform PVB into an environmentallysound replacement for the synthetic SBR latex precoat used predominantly in the flooring industry, with a carbon footprint 80% less than the industry standard.

However, achieving innovation is an ongoing process, particularly when it comes to sustainability. As such, Interface is now looking beyond Mission Zero and eliminating its environmental footprint, with a new target to have even further restorative impact on the world around us, called Climate Take Back. Drawing on knowledge from experts across the industry, Interface wants to develop new solutions and ways of working that give back to the environment, such as using bio-energy from fish heads and chocolate waste to

power its manufacturing operations. Such solutions will minimise the company’s carbon footprint, and help to reduce waste to landfill at the same time.

Redefining innovation Genuine innovation is about looking at the way we work and striving to improve it.

By setting the bar higher, the industry can work together to ensure we are genuinely pushing ourselves as far as possible.

The first step in achieving this goal must be to ensure that solutions aren’t developed in isolation, but as a key part of a wider supply chain. This way, learning from partners in the construction industry and beyond, we can make sure that advances in technology all work together to deliver genuine, positive change, transforming the built environment and our lives for the better.

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Off-site Construction partner with, off-site manufacturing factories; they are recognising that the housing crisis which the country faces is being exacerbated by a basic failure in the construction sector – an inability to deliver on time.

“Off-site is well and truly proven as a construction option and it is the way forward for the housing sector wanting to build better quality homes; cost-effectively and, most importantly, sure to be delivered on time.”

A collaborative approach to the supply chain Off-site is well and truly proven as a construction option and it is the way forward for the housing sector wanting to build better quality homes

Right to Buy abolishment and offsite construction key to affordable housing Right to Buy, which allows tenants in social housing to buy their homes, ended on the 1st of August 2016. The Scottish Government documented that by ending the Right to Buy, up to 15,500 social homes are protected from sale over the next 10 years, safeguarding this stock for future generations.

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he Scottish Government has also committed to delivering an ambitious target of 50,000, affordable homes over the lifetime of this parliament, including 35,000 social homes.

So how does this re-shape Scotland’s social housing landscape and assist in achieving new housing targets on time and on budget? Steve Hardy, JMD of off-site specialist Sidey, tells us that off-site construction is absolutely the way forward in delivering cost-effective, longterm, thermally-efficient, and quick-to-deliver dwellings for residents currently on waiting lists and for future generations.

“The abolishment of the ‘Right to Buy scheme’ in Scotland is most definitely a step in the right direction to reducing waiting lists for affordable housing, however demand is still outweighing supply. It has been welldocumented by the Scottish Government and the SFHA (Scottish Federation of Housing Associations) that Scotland desperately needs more affordable homes in order to solve its

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Steve adds:“One of the great benefits to a company, such as Sidey, is the opportunity for us to get involved at the design team stage, to work collaboratively with the architects, the constructors and the clients themselves; to understand exactly what they want, to offer them bespoke solutions and to ensure that our element of the build – enhanced specification windows and doors, airtightness and off-site installation solutions – complements the whole of the construction process.

“There is capacity in the off-site market to fill the growing demand in a controlled and health and safety conscious way, and at the same time to offer the social housing sector the best products on the market to give them a long-term return on their investment and further reduce waiting lists of thousands waiting on affordable housing.”

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current housing crisis, and although there has been a commitment to delivering at least 50,000 new affordable homes, backed by more than £3bn, over the lifetime of this parliament, there are other factors impacting on the sector’s ability to deliver increased numbers of affordable housing.The key issues are planning, availability of affordable land and access to skilled workers.

Off-site construction is the solution “The solution to these problems has to lie in the growth of off-site construction.

Costs are now no more than when building through standard construction methods, but the two huge pluses are the delivery of better buildings by design, and delivery on time,” continues Steve.

“There is a growing lobby of Government agencies, procurement organisations and individual housing associations all reviewing whether they should directly invest into, or

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Dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of human, animal and plant diseases, the new building certainly required an impressive exterior.Therefore, BAM Construction entrusted BTS Fabrications to deliver a modern, bespoke appearance.

Using the specialist installation skills of Varla Cladding, the rainscreen was clad using BTS Fabrications’ perforated anodised Vantage DF panel. BTS then added its bespoke anodised window pods to provide the finishing touches.

Bespoke fabrications: leading the way By remaining at the forefront of precision manufacturing for bespoke fabrications, BTS Fabrications can offer its clients the latest in performance-enhancing and aesthetically pleasing building facades. It has invested in new precision equipment, software and training to ensure that it’s always offering its clients the most advanced products and systems available.

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The project was challenging and BTS Fabrications faced some unique tasks in the design process and management of materials. However, its commitment to the latest manufacturing techniques allowed the company to deliver window pods that were both aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally functional.

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Technical Focus

The most common source of wind tightness failure in roof build-ups is wind washing, or thermal bypasss

Wind tightness – the missing link in thermal performance Fintan Wallace from Ecological Building Systems discusses the importance of wind tightness in ensuring a roof build-up delivers its designed thermal performance.

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hen discussing a fabricfirst approach to thermal performance with specifiers, the concept of airtightness is widely understood; after all, it stands to reason that keeping warm air inside a building, combined with an effective ventilation strategy, will help it stay warmer. Wind tightness, on the other hand, has been widely overlooked, which often means that homes do not meet designed thermal efficiencies.

The most common source of wind tightness failure in roof build-ups is wind washing, or thermal bypasss. This occurs when exposure to wind causes air movement over and through insulation, stripping the heat from it, thereby reducing the insulation’s effectiveness.

It’s a common problem in homes with insulated pitched roofs, with wind driving cold air through the attic insulation, compromising the performance of fibrous

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For maximum wind tightness performance, the membrane should be bonded as per manufacturer’s guidance

insulation products, such as fiberglass and mineral wool.

Microporous vs monolithic The problem with preventing cold air from entering a building through the roof due to the wind, is that keeping the wind out could potentially also result in trapping moisture within the building envelope, increasing the risk of interstitial condensation. If rafters and battens get wet during construction due to rainfall, this condensation risk and the threat of degradation of the building fabric is increased.

The conventional approach to achieving a wind tight barrier is to install a microporous membrane that allows moisture to escape by passive air exchange. While this is designed to offer protection against driving rain and enable movement of both air and moisture, the micropores can become saturated due to extreme humidity levels, particularly during construction.

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This is because microporous membranes function on the basis that water vapour and air passes to the exterior through microscopic holes in a passive process that will work when there is a relatively high vapour partial pressure gradient. In highly-insulated homes, significant amounts of water vapour may need to escape quickly and blockages in the microporous membrane can result in a film of moisture forming on the inside of the membrane, preventing vapour from escaping. Trapped moisture could potentially cause interstitial condensation.

What’s more, if the surface tension of a microporous membrane is compromised,

Technical Focus by wood contents (e.g. turpentine) or solvents in the roof timbers, driving rain during the roof’s construction could penetrate the membrane, causing structural damage and mould.

An alternative is a wind and watertight membrane with a monolithic structure, providing a pore-free solution that prevents moisture from penetrating from the outside, while ensuring the transport of internal moisture vapour to the exterior via its molecular chain. The combination of these two properties is the determining factor when it comes to both quality and safety of the roof construction. This is a great advantage in climates where driving rain conditions are typical, such as the UK. The pore-free structure offers maximum protection against driving rain and enables roofing contractors to use the membrane as both a windproof barrier and a temporary covering.

The active moisture transport of a monolithic membrane results in a dry structure with significantly less risk of condensation forming within the roof’s build-up. Even a slight difference in vapour pressure between inside and outside will engage the membrane’s chain reaction and ensure the monolithic membrane actually becomes more open to vapour as it becomes wet. This allows interior moisture to escape quickly and effectively through the roof structure. Meanwhile, the thermal performance of the roof’s insulation is not compromised thanks to the wind tight properties of the membrane.

Even if a film of water were to potentially build up behind a monolithic membrane, it can actively and reliably transport vapour along its molecular chains to the exterior.

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Building Regulations have helped to improve the thermal performance and construction integrity of UK homes, but there is still much to be done to ensure that the design values of roof build-ups deliver their full potential. Installing an effective and permanently vapour-open, wind tight membrane is an important step in achieving that goal.

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Going to work could seriously damage the health of builders working on construction sites

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esearchers carried out an indepth study into the conditions of Britain’s workplaces and discovered a staggering 87% of construction workers claim their building site to be a health and safety hazard.

Almost half of the builders and construction workers (48%) surveyed said they had suffered from an injury at work, with almost a third (30%) having been to hospital due to a work-related illness or injury.

The research reveals that the average builder or construction worker has had two accidents at work, with one of those accidents having happened in the last 12 months.

More than a quarter (26%) of those surveyed said that manual handling large, heavy items incorrectly – and without the right equipment to do so – contributed to their injury.

Other findings to have emerged from the study regarding their injury on site include slips and trips (19%), obstructions (15%), working at height (11%) and falling objects (9%).

The serious issue of builders’ health and safety on site – or lack of it in this case – only worsens and comes into question.

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Over half (54%) of the builders and construction workers polled have regularly complained to their bosses about the poor safety of the construction site they work at, with a further 27% saying their foreman did nothing to rectify the situation.

The research was commissioned by the solicitors following the launch of its new interactive injury compensation calculator, which provides builders and construction workers with an estimate of how much compensation they could be entitled to following an accident or injury.

Alison Spriggs, Chartered Legal Executive of Hayward Baker, said:“Going to work could seriously damage the health of builders working on construction sites, especially if their site manager fails to take working conditions and safety seriously enough.

“Our free-to-use injury compensation calculator gives builders easy access to information that can really help them decide if they have a valid claim against their employer.”

According to the research, almost a fifth (17%) have sought legal advice after suffering from an injury that happened on site, claiming an average of £17,600.

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33% saying they had cut themselves, although enough to warrant medical attention. Strained backs counted for 30% of injuries, with a quarter (25%) regularly going home with bruises, sprains (19%) or small burns (10%).

However, the majority of accidents among the sample were considered ‘moderate’ and serious enough to make a claim, with either a broken bone or fracture (26%) as the direct result of their injury.

The more ‘severe’ accidents that followed an injury at work on a construction site include dislocations (8%) and 4% said they had lost a limb or body part as a result of their injury.

Over one in four (26%) said that the accident that happened on site was their work’s fault, while just over a fifth (22%) said they had an accident at work on site that was their fault.

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The building features an innovative passive solar design including south-facing trombe walls which exploit heat gain in winter via a glazed external face

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Bright beacon of sustainability The University of Bradford’s origins go back to 1832, when The Mechanics Institute was set up to meet the city’s growing need for workers with cutting-edge skills. The university continually invests in its campus to provide a world-class teaching and learning environment and stateof-the-art facilities. And its latest addition, the innovative Bright Building, continues the long tradition, designed to the highest sustainability standards.

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oday, the university gathers together 10,000 students from 110 nations and, with its ethos of ‘making knowledge work’, is the number one university for graduate employment in the north of England and number two in the UK. It continues to push its agenda to create a low carbon campus, reflected by the Bright Building, a monolithic hemp and timber frame building that utilises a range of recycled materials and incorporates a variety of renewable energy technologies.

The £6m building was purpose-built to create the ‘front door’ for the University of Bradford. Located in a prominent location on the City Campus, it provides a link between the university and the business community, who are encouraged to use its flexible and collaborative office space.

As the client, the University of Bradford set the goal of delivering a landmark, worldclass building. It wanted the building to be a focal point on campus to underpin the university’s Ecoversity programme which embeds sustainability into every aspect of its operations. In doing so, it has created a building that has achieved the highest BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating ever seen in the education sector.

Innovating technologies Designed by architecture firm Farrell and Clark, the building incorporates highly sustainable materials and techniques which place this building at the cutting edge of innovation within the construction sector – its ultra-efficient passive design delivering extremely low energy in-use.

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A major factor in the building’s success is its natural ventilation system

The project is a true testament to the way BREEAM can drive forward the sustainability aspirations of a large organisation

Additionally, 30% of all aggregates used on the project consisted of recycled aggregates sourced within 30km of the site.

The building has no mains gas or mains electricity, although it is connected to the university’s self-generated private electricity network for back-up purposes. Instead, it features an innovative passive solar design including south-facing trombe walls which exploit heat gain in winter via a glazed external face which heats an internal thermal mass layer separated by an air gap. In addition, solar chimneys have been included to provide natural ventilation, heating and lighting.

Active sustainable technologies include solar photovoltaic panels linked in a balanced manner to an air source heat pump.

According to the project’s Consultant Engineer, Silcock Leedham, a major factor in

the building’s success is its natural ventilation system, which allows fresh air into the building space while, at the same time, removing stale air through passive means, such as wind and pressure differences. Naturally, ventilated buildings consume as much as 50% less electricity than ones with mechanical ventilation (MV) plants, according to The Carbon Trust, and produce 40% less CO2.

“The Bright Building has been carefully designed so that its physics drive everything – not the engineering,” commented Silcock Leedham. “It’s fully naturally ventilated into a Building Energy Management System (BEMS).

In addition to the lower investment costs as a result of having no mechanical ventilation (MV) plant, there is a reduction in ongoing lifecycle costs and less technology to service and maintain.”

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In the construction of the building, careful attention was paid to the specification of materials, with 90% of all key building materials and 95% of all hardstanding and boundary materials achieving an A or A+ BRE Green Guide Rating.

The building’s timber framed structure features Hemcrete external walling.A hemp and lime wall system, this innovative product locks in 110kg of CO2 per m2 of wall.A total of 350m2 of Hemcrete was used, making the Bright Building the world’s largest monolithic Hemcrete building, and this absorbed over 50 tonnes of CO2 in the curing process.

The upper floors were created in Lytag concrete, a waste by-product that combines pulverised fuel ash from coal-fired power stations with void formers to reduce the concrete’s weight and volume of concrete.

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The building incorporates highly sustainable materials and techniques which place this building at the cutting edge of innovation

is open too wide or too little will actually impede the ventilation of a space. By using a graphical real-time user interface, it is possible for the University of Bradford’s facilities management team to view the exact position of any window and receive an early indication of possible faults, as well as showing if the controls have been over-ridden.There is a security benefit too, as a signal can be sent to confirm that all, or selected, windows are fully closed outside normal working hours.

Paul Lambourne, Mechanical Project Manager at the University of Bradford, is delighted with the results.“As well as low running costs, reduced energy consumption, low maintenance and lower initial cost, it is also healthier for occupants and allows the building to work in harmony with the natural environment,” he said.

Rewarding excellence In order to work effectively in all prevailing conditions, the ventilation can be swung from north to south depending on environmental factors such as outside air temperature, humidity, rain, wind and CO2.

This is important, for with each person exhaling 10-75 litres of carbon dioxide and around 175g of water vapour per hour, air quality can deteriorate quickly. This is achieved through innovative window actuator technology, which allows window positions to be controlled and monitored, as well as providing near-silent operation and enhanced levels of safety and security.

The project also featured an integrated intelligent window control package. Millimetreby-millimetre control achieves the most effective natural ventilation, as a window that

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The awarding of a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ final certification to the Bright Building confirms it to be a sustainability exemplar and an embodiment of the business research centre’s innovative and forward-thinking ethos.This is a commonly expressed goal in the industry, however the project’s 95.2% BREEAM score makes it the highest ranking building in the education sector and among the most sustainable buildings of its kind yet created.

Its performance is approximately 85% better than CIBSE TM46 good practice energy benchmarks, with total energy consumption at just 30kWh/m2 per annum.

Its excellent energy efficiency is reflected in the fact that only 50% of energy costs are attributable to heating.

The non-standard aspects of the design saw the scheme secure four credits in the

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Innovation section of BREEAM representing exemplary performance. The BREEAM process itself provided a framework to coordinate the project team around meeting a wide variety of sustainability goals.

Andy Hague, Project Manager at the University of Bradford, commented: “The project is a true testament to the way BREEAM can drive forward the sustainability aspirations of a large organisation. BREEAM provided a key measure against the estates team’s determination to achieve a high rating and was an essential tool for the project’s innovative and highly committed delivery team by breaking each goal into smaller and more manageable targets.”

The Bright Building has been recognised in various awards, including picking up the Best Sustainable Project in the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards 2013 and Highly Commended in the Green Gown Awards 2015. It also achieved a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating and a commendation in the 2015 BREEAM Mixed Use and Other Buildings Award which firmly places it within the top 1% of UK buildings in terms of sustainability and reducing environmental impact.

As well as being an inherently sustainable building in its construction and performance, the Bright Building is used as a resource by sustainable companies.This helped the project achieve its class-leading BREEAM score by showing how sustainability can be economically regenerative and productive.

The project has embraced every aspect of BREEAM and, as a result, has harnessed all of the method’s benefits in reaching its goals.

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Refurb & Renovation

Blending the old with the new

James Ormerod, Managing Director at Aliva UK, explains why architects are increasingly choosing lightweight stone cladding for refurbishment projects that must blend with historic surroundings.

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The facade needed to be a distinctive and contemporary focal point for the building

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hen the architect specified a classic, contemporary stone finish for Cavendish House – a £2.2m arts refurbishment project in Norwich – they needed it to harmonise with nearby buildings, particularly the Grade I Listed St Andrew’s Church opposite.

Money to construct St Andrew’s, a muchloved local landmark, was first bequeathed in 1386.The second largest church in Norwich, it was one of the last medieval churches to be built in the city.The main body of the church dates from 1499 to 1518, but the south porch is even earlier, from around 1469, while the north porch is from around 1474. Careful work was required to ensure Cavendish House was transformed into a respectful new neighbour.

Not only did the cladding have to harmonise with the ancient stonework, it also needed an unpolished finish to minimise reflection of sunlight and satisfy local planning regulations.

We supplied our Aliva Air lightweight stone cladding in grey limestone.

A monolithic look was needed for the five-storey building, home to an art gallery and start-up space for creative businesses, and now shortlisted for a prize in the AJ Retrofit Awards.

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As Matt Griggs of Hudson Architects said, the facade needed to be “a distinctive and contemporary focal point for the building, while enhancing its street presence.

“We needed a material that was natural, with variation in the surface appearance.

The Aliva Air facade ties together the new mezzanine extension with the rest of the east elevation below, giving the appearance of a solid object inserted into the existing building”.

Aliva completed the facade project with panels of various sizes – some over 2m long.

The honed finish included bonded corners and soffit pieces.

Lightweight stone cladding of this type is removing many of the headaches for architects of making modern construction methods work with our country’s historical buildings.

Blending modern with ancient is a major challenge.We are lucky enough to have a rich architectural heritage; one that councils and communities rightly want to preserve, but gaining planning permission is a big hurdle for any project.This is particularly true in conservation areas and historic settings, where there are often stringent requirements for any new development.

Conservation areas were introduced in the late 1960s, and there are now around 10,000 in the UK. As well as historic landmarks and

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Careful work was required to ensure Cavendish House was transformed into a respectful new neighbour

Not only did the cladding have to harmonise with the ancient stonework, it also needed an unpolished finish to minimise reflection of sunlight

rural villages and landscapes, they include the centres of some older cities and towns, former industrial sites and even some significant early housing estates.

Specifying products for restoration, refurbishment or new build projects in these areas can be technically challenging. Modern construction is increasingly moving towards lightweight frames and materials that can’t support heavy loads.This means that planning requirements can sometimes be at odds with both the proposed design aesthetic and the latest construction methods.

Modern developers don’t like building with traditional wet-laid stone blocks.

It significantly slows the speed of construction. Stone cladding offers thinner panels that can be produced from a range of different types of stone.

Increasingly though, even traditional stone cladding panels, which are usually

with the existing traditional architecture.

For the 10-storey new-build West Village on Beith Street in Glasgow, architects Falconer Chester Hall specified a curved facade using 1000m2 of red sandstone sourced from a local quarry.The cladding incorporates double soffits and a bespoke fan-shaped radiused facade.

For Elliot House in Edinburgh, architects 3DReid commissioned Aliva to craft a 1000m2 buff sandstone finish for the £6.6m conversion of a six-storey office block on the corner of Hillside Crescent and Brunswick Street. Detailing on the facade included reveal panels into the windows and monolithic corners to add depth and historical context.

The success of these projects in bringing together lightweight frames with traditional building materials has us excited about what the future holds for lightweight stone technology.The UK’s strong architectural heritage has challenged our technicians to develop products that bring together new construction methods and traditional materials. It is revolutionising the way we look at development in conservation and historic areas, allowing us to truly embrace the marriage of old and new.

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about 40mm thick, can be too heavy for the frames of modern buildings. While a client may need speedy completion and acceptable costs, this has to be balanced against strict specifications from the planners, as was the case with Cavendish House.

We have been involved in many projects that need this tricky balancing act. It’s been driving new technological developments in cladding that prove it is possible to use authentic stone on lightweight frames.

Recent developments in our fixing technology have made it possible for us to manufacture natural stone cladding panels at 20mm thick.

The principle behind our product is simple – a thin veneer of stone (or ceramic or glass) is cut and then bonded to a PET composite core panel with a stainless steel backing, using a patented and BBA-accredited production system.The panels weigh in at about a third of the weight of traditional stone cladding.

Architects constantly strive to minimise the eco footprint of new buildings, and our lightweight cladding meets the brief here too.

Our ultra-thin panels allow greater yield of the quarried slabs.

Local planning regulations in Edinburgh and Glasgow required us to deliver more lightweight stone cladding that harmonised

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BIM

In 2011, the Government committed to the use of ‘Level 2’ collaborative 3D BIM on all centrallyprocured Government projects by this year

Steve Thompson, MD of EOS Facades, a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply of a wide range of steel sections for panelised or volumetric off-site solutions, shares his views on the positive impact that BIM will have on today’s construction industry.

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n terms of procurement, BIM is a powerful tool that allows construction companies to quantify the requirements of their projects. This enables control of spending and time management, resulting in the reduction of wastage in these areas.

It is essential that BIM is used in the early design stages of a project to ensure that there is capacity to not only clearly identify the elements of the project, but through the use of BIM, companies are able to anticipate when they need to procure any given material or element.

It is extremely difficult to transport the appropriate knowledge across all construction partners at the same time without the use of BIM, this can lead to the teams procuring the wrong materials at the wrong time, in different volumes.

In 2011, the Government committed to the use of ‘Level 2’ collaborative 3D BIM on all centrally-procured Government projects by this year. This is strategically planned as part of a larger overall strategy to combine the use of BIM with the latest modern technology, leading to the collaboration of the Government and construction industry working to enhance skills and reduce the cost of infrastructure. The aim of this strategy is ultimately to position digitally enhanced construction as a prerequisite across the UK construction industry.

There has been scepticism, however, from some parts of the industry over the Government’s BIM strategy.There seems to be a strong theme of companies claiming that

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there is a crucial lack of training in this area and that it is too costly and time-consuming to invest in, particularly for SMEs. Despite these claims, the overall acceptance that BIM has gained still seems particularly prominent. From my experience, the general consensus from our industry implies that the growing integration of BIM will have a positive effect with only a small percentage of construction companies stating that they will not be using the technology. More money is now being invested in BIM, with large jobs kicking off this year applying the use of BIM in more sophisticated ways than ever before.

I feel that the Government’s implementation of BIM Level 2 will have a positive effect on our industry by bringing about progressive changes to the way that we work.Through the execution of this strategy, it is predicted that BIM will bring many employment opportunities, particularly for niche software developers and off-site manufactures, as well as upskilling current employees within our industry. By creating critical mass and certainty of demand, businesses should feel confident when investing in the development of BIM within their companies.

BIM is a key enabler for integrating off-site technology into construction practices – this is something crucial within Government projects as there is an acute need for time efficient construction, as well as a vital responsibility for our industry and Government to reduce our carbon footprint through the application of low-

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energy buildings – resulting in lower costs for the end user.

BIM helps to provide the platform for teams to integrate and work together, as well as delivering valuable information to confirm that the finished project will meet performance expectations. It is the ideal tool for connecting the whole life cycle analysis of a project – embracing new technology and a new culture of working.This is something that I feel the industry would benefit greatly from and would help to deliver projects with heightened quality through efficiency of communications and accuracy of planning and design. I am eager to see the industry take this advanced method of construction to the next level.

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Glass & Glazing

To give an open view, the louvres can be opened for cooling airflow in the summer, or fully closed to give good airtightness to exclude urban noise and extreme weather

Winter garden revival Nine Elms, soon to be the home of the new American Embassy and adjoining a revitalised Battersea, is leading the regeneration of the South Bank. A new landmark in the area is Riverlight, a cluster of six apartment blocks by developer St James and designed by architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, that offers spectacular riverside views.

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avilions one and two feature enclosed balconies, with fullheight Fieger louvre windows to extend seasonal enjoyment of the balcony space, updating the winter garden concept to meet 21st century expectations.

Winter gardens first enjoyed popularity with the nobility in the 17th century when orangeries and conservatories became fashionable to house exotic plants from the colonies. The concept was democratised in the 19th century with the inclusion of conservatories in public parks, and in the late 20th century, architects reinvented the Roman concept of the atrium, a central meeting and circulation space, to mean a glazed street or central core to the building.

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Riverlight reinvents the winter garden on a domestic scale. In buildings one and two, balconies are enclosed, an initiative by St James to insulate against localised city noise. This intermediate space, bringing the outside inside, is protected from the extremes of weather, can be enjoyed for longer throughout the year and provides spectacular views down the Thames.

A vibrant new community The development combines residential accommodation on the upper floors with a mix of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities at ground level to create a vibrant community. The rising blocks are angled to the Thames, so that each residence has a river view that is enhanced by a

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combination of hard and soft landscaping between the blocks. To further enhance enjoyment of these views, each apartment has a balcony.

Demand for the apartments has been high. Premiums increase with height, and some penthouses are reputed to have been sold off-plan for up to ÂŁ8m. At the other end of the scale, there is an affordable housing element that provides a 25% share of a one-bed apartment for around ÂŁ150,000.

Less noise and better thermal performance Glazed louvre windows fitted to the balconies form an integral element of the glazed facade. Fabricated by Fieger, the German glass window louvre specialist, to give an open view, they can be opened for cooling airflow in the summer, or fully closed to give good airtightness to exclude urban noise and extreme weather.

Thermal efficiency of the apartments is enhanced by the still airspace and additional insulation provided by the sealed balcony beyond the full-height, double glazed patio doors. In winter time, there will be a beneficial measure of passive heat gain as low angle sunlight enters the closed balconies to warm the balcony air.

Glass & Glazing Installation of the external louvres was undertaken by ventilation contractor Adexsi UK, into a facade supplied by Alumet Systems. Each of the 400 Fieger FLM louvre panels installed has 12.76mm laminated safety glass blades built into a matt black finished aluminium frame to match other elements of the facade.

Approved Document K of the Building Regulations required the bottom louvres to be fixed and those above, up to a height of 1100mm, are restricted to a maximum aperture of 100mm. Louvres above 1100mm are able to be rotated up to 85Âş for increased ventilation. Individual manual control of each louvre bank gives occupants maximum flexibility.

Glazed louvre windows fitted to the balconies form an integral element of the glazed facade

Glazed ventilation louvres for other building applications Fieger, which specialises in glazed window louvres, offers a wide choice of glazing, finish and control options to suit the needs of any project. Single glazed units are typically used for winter gardens or to partition internal spaces. Where the louvre window forms the primary glazing element in the building perimeter, double glazed units are employed to meet the requirements of current UK Building Regulations.

For eco-buildings that are designed to minimise the need for heating and maximise passive solar gains, reducing carbon emissions, triple glazed units can be installed to keep heat loss to an absolute minimum. All Fieger products are mechanically tested to replicate thousands of cycles of opening and closure. In addition, testing is conducted to simulate high wind pressure common in high-rise buildings and the louvres achieve negligible air infiltration.

Glazed louvres also provide an elegant answer to the needs for smoke ventilation in stairwells and circulation spaces in multi-storey apartments and workplaces. These systems provide natural daylight and can be integrated with smoke detection or the building management system to open automatically in the event of an incident.

Fieger systems have recently been installed for smoke control on stairways at the Battersea development. The company works closely with architects, engineers, contractors and building owners to provide bespoke products to meet ventilation and natural lighting needs.

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Landscaping

A tree survey must be submitted where there are trees within, or adjacent to, a proposed planning application site

Plotting a path through the trees Trees can be an asset on a development; enhancing its desirability and value, reducing the noise and visual impact of traffic and contributing to people’s wellbeing. However, if the trees in question are considered valuable by the local authority, it is essential to get early advice. Joanna Peacock, Lead Sustainability Consultant at Eight Associates, explains more. local authority to draw conclusions about planning permission.The first project design often assumes that the removal of trees is necessary to allow for access, installing utilities or car parks.The early valuation of tree quality can enable a project design to be flexible enough to incorporate high quality trees and integrate them into close proximity of the project. Arboricultural advice at this stage could enhance the design by showing how light construction techniques are possible within the Root Protection Area (RPA) of trees.

Tree roots are generally found in the top 800mm of soil, and extend via the path of least resistance radially from the stem.The BS5837:2012 Trees in Relation to Design, Demolition and Construction – Recommendations, provides a calculation for

Regular causes of damage to trees include soil compaction, caused by vehicular or pedestrian traffic through the RPA

establishing the area around a tree in which roots are likely to be found.The RPA can be calculated by multiplying by 12 the stem diameter, at 1500mm from ground level, to provide a radius from the stem.

Regular causes of damage to trees include soil compaction, caused by vehicular or pedestrian traffic through the RPA, and root severance, caused during excavation works within the RPA. One technical solution to construction within the RPA of existing trees is Cellular Confinement Systems (CCS), a versatile hard plastic mesh which can be overlaid on soils to spread the load laterally and drastically reduce soil compaction, and is appropriate for driveways and car parking solutions in and around existing trees on site. CCS solutions must adhere to the BS5837:2012, advice from a suitable engineer, specialist arboriculturalist and the local authorities’ requirements.

Is it worth the effort? Yes, in nearly every case. For example, if boundary trees have been identified as good quality and a prominent landscape feature, it is possible with some relatively minor rearrangements to extend into the RPAs for the driveway and parking, significantly increasing the design’s overall footprint. Working with an arboricultural consultant, as early as possible in the project, means the expert consideration of existing trees on site could lead to a smoother planning process, and a viable design with a maximised footprint.

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he first step is to carry out a tree preservation order search. It is an offence to cut down, wilfully damage or destroy a tree protected by a tree preservation order without the authority’s permission (with fines for damage of up to £20,000). Proposed developments that show the removal of trees that the local authority considers valuable often falter at planning application stage, or require rushed amends to the design, at the cost of building design and floor area.

A tree survey, conducted by an arboricultural consultant, must be submitted where there are trees within, or adjacent to, a proposed planning application site, which could be affected by the development.

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Specification Spotlight SAIN allows approved installers, who have completed full training with Schlüter, to install the company’s system solutions for Schlüter-WETROOMS and Schlüter-BEKOTEC/-THERM screed

A bespoke specification service Schlüter-Systems doesn’t just supply market-leading, innovative systems and solutions for tile and stone, its technical support and specification team is second to none.

Company at a glance: Product/Service areas: Underfloor heating, profiles, uncoupling, wetrooms, substrates Sectors: Hotels & leisure, healthcare, education, commercial, retail

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chlüter-Systems started in Germany when the company Founder, Werner Schlüter, himself a Master Tiler, invented a solution that has enabled tile and stone installers all over the world to have protected and perfectly finished edges, which are easy to install even with complex tile patterns and layouts, all thanks to his genius idea of using a tile ‘profile’.

Things have come on a long way since 1966, and the company now has over 10,000 products across seven subsidiaries supplying globally to guarantee long-lasting installations.

Established in the UK since 1993, SchlüterSystems offers systems and solutions, not just products, and with all of its solutions it provides a full, complementary specification service.

Consultants are always on hand to assist with specification projects from conception

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right through to installation, along with a first-rate technical support team to help with the design process, including NBS specifications, CAD and BIM support, together with on-site support for architects, contractors and main installers.

Schlüter offers flexibility from start to finish, providing bespoke drawings and designs for clients to ensure lasting installations for complete peace of mind.

“Our products cannot be sold, they must be understood”.This ethos, outlined by company Founder Werner Schlüter, underpins the company’s educational focus.

Understanding and knowledge of its products enables quicker, more efficient and effective installations. Once you know why SchlüterSystems’ products have been made the way they have and the benefits the company’s solutions bring, you won’t look back.This is

Specification Spotlight why Schlüter-Systems has introduced the new Schlüter Approved Installer Network (SAIN) to its offering.

This network allows approved installers, who have completed full training with Schlüter, to install the company’s system solutions for Schlüter-WETROOMS and Schlüter-BEKOTEC/-THERM screed and underfloor heating.The network not only gives accreditation to the individual as an expert, but also to the company as a certified organisation.

This provides reassurance to you, as the specifier or architect, that the system will be installed to the manufacturer’s standards and best practice and minimises installation risks, ensuring a quick and reliable installation.

Schlüter-Systems’ approved installers have intensive training on two main areas of application.

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Screeds When it comes to screed systems and solutions, again an integrated solution, where products are designed and manufactured to complement each other, is the key to a lasting, successful flooring installation.That’s why Schlüter-BEKOTEC and BEKOTEC-THERM really stand out from the crowd because as a system installation, it comes with a five-year covering and assembly warranty – or the

Approved installers are trained to understand best practice for the application for the whole system, including prefabricated levelling and shower tray components of Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER

option of an extended warranty if installed by a member of the Schlüter Approved Installer Network (SAIN).

There are a number of issues with traditional screeds which are solved using the Schlüter-BEKOTEC system. It is designed to reduce shearing tensions in the screed by managing the curing process within the grid of the studded panel – no construction reinforcement is required. Professionally installed Schlüter-BEKOTEC assemblies with the bonded uncoupling membrane SchlüterDITRA 25, ensure that no cracks can form in the tile or stone floor covering.

The covering assembly of the SchlüterBEKOTEC system is free of inherent stresses.

Consequently, buckling in the system is virtually impossible.This is especially applicable in the presence of temperature fluctuations; e.g. with heated screeds such as Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM. Due to the patented low height construction of the Schlüter-BEKOTEC and Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM system, the total screed mass possible is extremely low. As a consequence, floor heating systems, such as

Schlüter-BEKOTEC-THERM, can be operated with low supply temperatures as the heating pipes are closer to the surface than alternative systems making it very effective and efficient.

The added reassurance of using a member of the network means that not only is the system guaranteed, but you know that the person who is installing it has met Schlüter-Systems’ training requirements and is certified by the company to make that installation following Schlüter-Systems’ recommendations.

Training and support is key to the success and development of the industry, and SchlüterSystems is committed to improving its service offering and going above and beyond to give architects, specifiers and contractors peace of mind for a lasting installation.

Schlüter-Systems has worked in partnership with architects and specifiers for over 20 years, providing trusted advice for projects both large and small, and educating on the specification of tile and stone installations and associated solutions through RIBA-approved CPD seminars.

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One of the most important elements of a wetroom is waterproofing. Ultimately, an integrated CE Marked waterproofing system, with products that are designed to work together, should be the specifier’s first choice when selecting products to use in shower areas and wetrooms.

In conjunction with using a fully integrated CE Marked waterproofing system, using a member of the network to install the system will significantly reduce the risk of failure, as Schlüter-Systems’ approved installers are trained to understand best practice for the application for the whole system, including prefabricated levelling and shower tray components of Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER, the point drainage system, Schlüter-KERDIDRAIN, and the linear drainage system, Schlüter-KERDI-LINE, and waterproof tile backer board Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD, along with uncoupling membranes and underfloor heating systems.

Schlüter-KERDI-LINE, vertical and horizontal linear drainage system, has been updated with components ensuring that it meets BS EN 1253, providing a constant 50mm water seal, and to meet flow requirements which is in compliance with National House Building Council (NHBC) regulations to offer a complete system solution.

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Schlüter-Systems specified in boutique hotel near iconic Tower Bridge, London A historic Grade II Listed grammar school, previously known as St Olave’s Grammar School located at Bankside in London, near the iconic Tower Bridge, is being converted into a 70-room boutique hotel, set to open in 2017.

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available with the point drainage system, Schlüter-KERDI-DRAIN, and the linear drainage system, Schlüter-KERDI-LINE. Schlüter-KERDI-LINE drainage system was specified for the project and is a linear drainage channel for the construction of floor level or walk-in showers with ceramic tiles and natural stone. It consists of a formed stainless steel channel body with a grate and frame structure that can be seamlessly adjusted to the thickness of the covering from 3 to 25mm, available from 50 to 180cm lengths.

For the ultimate finish with a continued field of tile or natural stone, SchlüterKERDI-LINE-D was introduced to the range; this offers a frameless covering support specifically designed for showers made from tile and natural stone. Where the grate needs to act as a feature, there are a range of stainless steel designs available.

The contemporary wetrooms were

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he first LaLit Hotel to open in London will feature SchlüterSystems’ integrated CE Marked wetroom solution including Schlüter-KERDI-LINE drainage system along with Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-E underfloor heating.

Ultimately, an integrated CE Marked waterproofing system, with products that are designed to work together, should be the specifier’s first choice when selecting products to use in shower areas and wetrooms.This provides the client with a single point of responsibility should any part of the system fail.

Schlüter-Systems offers a complete solution for a CE Marked waterproof floor level shower area.The tile covering in the shower area must be sufficiently sloped to allow for proper drainage.This is easily achieved with the prefabricated levelling and shower tray components of Schlüter-KERDISHOWER. Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER is

complemented with Schlüter-DITRAHEAT-E electric underfloor heating system, which has uncoupling, crack-bridging and waterproofing properties and sits underneath the tile or natural stone covering to provide the ultimate comfort and heating underfoot.

Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-E is now available with Schlüter-DITRA-HEAT-TB matting.

The revolutionary new Schlüter-DITRAHEAT-TB mat has an integrated thermal break that reduces heat loss into the screed and subfloor, and it also benefits from up to 70% quicker warm-up time than other electric underfloor heating.

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Schlüter-Systems chosen for advanced manufacturing and technology facility Schlüter-Systems has been selected to maintain and control floor movement in a £60m, state-of-the-art, purpose-built research, design, development and manufacturing facility for Aero Engine Controls (AEC), part of the Rolls-Royce group.

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ero Engine Controls (AEC) provides a single solution for the design, manufacture, procurement, testing and support of high integrity, harsh environment control systems.The 28,000m2 facility in Solihull, Birmingham, replaces its two existing AEC sites to produce engine control systems for a range of applications, including Rolls-Royce engines.

Schlüter-Systems has been a market-leader in essential accessories for tile and stone since it was founded in 1966. Consultants are always on hand to assist with specification projects from conception right through to installation, along with a first-rate technical support team to help with the design process, including NBS specifications, CAD and BIM support, together with on-site support for architects, contractors and main installers.

Schlüter-Systems was specified at the design stage by CPMG Architects, an AJ100 practice, and worked closely with contractor BAM Construction and Birmingham Tile & Mosaic Co to supply its market-leading products which included, Schlüter-DILEX-AKWS movement joints and Schlüter-DITRA-25 matting, and to also deliver technical advice when needed.

Commenting on Schlüter-Systems, Rob Meechan from Birmingham Tile & Mosaic Co, explains: “Schlüter products are so easy to install and you can trust that once they are in, if installed correctly, they will provide lasting protection.

“For this project we knew that using the Schlüter-DILEX movement joints, along with using Schlüter-DITRA 25 uncoupling matting, would prevent the risk of the covering cracking and guarantee a lasting installation.

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Schlüter-DITRA 25 is the unsurpassed uncoupling membrane for tile and natural stone installations

the support really is great, we would always recommend them to others.”

Industry standards state that all tile and stone installations should include the use of movement joints.The question, however, is how do you provide the movement joints necessary to ensure a durable installation, and what movement joints should you use?

Movement joints need to follow from the screed to the tile and stone covering and therefore need to be designed into the specification. Understanding the types of movement that can occur, namely drying shrinkage, differential movement, deflection movement, structural movement, moisture movement and thermal movement, will help when deciding which type of movement joint will best control the resulting stresses.

Preformed movement or control joints, such as Schlüter-DILEX, can accommodate roughly 15-20% of their movement zone.The extensive Schlüter-DILEX range of movement joints offer complete protection and are available to specifiers in a wide selection of materials, colours and movement capabilities.

Schlüter-DITRA 25 is the unsurpassed uncoupling membrane for tile and natural stone installations with crack-bridging, waterproofing, vapour management and load distribution properties. The geometry of the membrane allows for the absorption of lateral movement in each direction.

What makes Schlüter-DITRA 25 such a success is its ability to be used in a variety of applications, even on problematic substrates. It has been chosen by tilers, contractors and specified by architects for over 25 years due to its unparalleled success in installations worldwide.

Schlüter-Systems was specified at the design stage to supply its market-leading products which included, Schlüter-DILEXAKWS movement joints and Schlüter-DITRA-25 matting

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Specification Spotlight CPD SEMINARS TO KEEP SPECIFIERS UP TO DATE Schlüter Systems is offering architects the chance to keep up to date with the latest developments in essential tiling protection with four exclusive CPD seminars.

In Schlüter’s ‘Integrated Solutions for Wetrooms with Tile and Stone Coverings’ seminar, the popular CE Marked waterproofing and wetroom solutions range will be explored and explained.

The second seminar is ‘Movement Joints and Uncoupling Membranes for Tile and Stone Coverings’. This session will provide information on how to solve problems such as moisture and movement in the substrate.

Creating a patio, balcony or terrace that lasts the test of time is the third topic to be explored – ‘Balcony and Terrace Solutions for Tile and Stone Coverings’. The balcony and terrace solutions seminar will discuss the importance of using effective modern methods of construction.

The final seminar looks at the benefits of ‘Modular Underfloor Heating Systems for Tile and Stone Coverings’. The seminar will explain how these systems help to protect ceramic tile and natural stone floor coverings from cracking, splitting, tenting and debonding.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW 50MM WATER SEAL DRAIN Schlüter-Systems offers a complete solution for a CE Marked, waterproof, floor level shower area.The tile covering in the shower area must be sufficiently sloped to allow for proper drainage.This is easily achieved with the prefabricated levelling and shower tray components of Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER. Schlüter-KERDI-SHOWER is available with the point drainage system, Schlüter-KERDIDRAIN, and the linear drainage system, Schlüter-KERDI-LINE. Schlüter-KERDI-LINE is a component linear drainage system for the construction of floor level showers with ceramic tiles or natural

stone coverings. It consists of a formed stainless steel channel body with a grate and frame structure that can be seamlessly adjusted to the thickness of the covering, from 3 to 25mm.

This vertical and horizontal linear drainage system has been updated with components ensuring that it meets BS EN 1253, providing a constant 50mm water seal and to meet flow requirements in compliance with National House Building Council (NHBC) regulations to offer a complete system solution.The vertical drainage system is Schlüter-KERDILINE-V 50 G2, and the horizontal drainage system is Schlüter-KERDI-LINE-H 50 G2.

PROFILE OF ILLUMINATION Schlüter-LIPROTEC is an intelligent lighting concept that combines lighting and profiles within the tile and stone covering. A choice of indirect or direct light is available with Schlüter-PROFILE technology, allowing you to emphasise curtain walls and illuminate stairways, foyers, bathrooms and more, all with an innovative, unique appearance.

Intelligent receivers control the LED strips with power supply units that convert the mains voltage to the 24 V required. Preprogrammed colour changes can be selected using the control system, where you decide the mood with the touch of a button. If your

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client is looking for a particular ambiance or to bring brand colours into the design, then the system can be programmed from 16 million colours.

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Renewable Energy

Key Facts

Breaking ground In 2015, Jason Harris, Director of East London-based architectural practice, T-Space, designed and built an ultramodern, eco-friendly home. He wanted the 550m² house to be as self-sufficient as possible and was keen to install a renewable heating system rather than using the gas network.

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ason approached Kensa’s partner installer Ground Sun, which suggested that a ground source heat pump would provide a sustainable and efficient source of heating and hot water. Ground Sun also advised that the ground source heat pump installation would be eligible for the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), earning regular quarterly payments from the Government for seven years to more than offset the cost of the initial investment.

Ground Sun specified a 20kW Kensa Twin Compact ground source heat pump.

Brian Connell, Director of Ground Sun, said: “Kensa manufactures the highest output single phase ground source heat pumps on the market, which is really useful for large domestic jobs such as this one.

Also, Ground Sun enjoys a good working relationship with Kensa and appreciates the support offered during the installation process.”

The property has underfloor heating installed throughout, laid under polished concrete floors to provide thermal mass

As the house is located in an urban part of East London, land area was restricted, so boreholes were required to harness the heat energy from the ground. Ground Sun used an innovative radial drilling method adapted from techniques used to create utility networks for powerlines and gas mains. A main drill chamber acted as an access point from which separate boreholes were drilled. By drilling out at 65° and 45° angles, eight 50m long radial boreholes were able to be installed on site.

This reduced the amount of excavation that was required and meant that the installation caused a minimum amount of disruption.

The house has a unique design, which grew out of the planning constraints of the site; the planted green walls are intended to blend into the surrounding tree cover, alongside large glazed windows which encase a central internal courtyard. As the project was a new build, Ground Sun was able to liaise closely with the architect and ensure that the installation fitted in conveniently with the build programme.

Despite its size, the house was designed with as small a carbon footprint as possible, being highly insulated and predominantly of timber construction. The property has underfloor heating installed throughout, laid under polished concrete floors to provide thermal mass and an efficient way of emitting heat, which works very well with the ground source heat pump. Solar thermal technology will provide additional hot water capacity; a heat recovery unit provides a whole-house ventilation system and low energy consumption LED lighting and appliances combine to give this stunning property maximum energy efficiency.

The heat pump has been running for a year so far and the owners are very happy with how it is performing.

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The architect approached Kensa’s partner installer Ground Sun which suggested that a ground source heat pump would provide a sustainable and efficient source of heating and hot water

550m² new build, eco home Kensa 20kW Twin Compact ground source heat pump Underfloor heating and polished concrete floors Solar thermal providing additional hot water Heat recovery ventilation system Low consumption LED lighting and appliances Eligible for Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

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Simply Beautiful...

Glass writing boards from Casca www.cascaglass.co.uk 0845 519 4995

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100% Design Preview

New for 2016, a cinema area will showcase products, designers and studios

21-24 September 2016 OLYMPIA London

100% Design returns to Olympia, London 100% Design, the UK’s largest design trade show, is returning to Olympia, London, from 21st to 24th September. The show forms the commercial heart of London Design Festival, presenting leading national and international exhibitors with ideas, products and innovations for the domestic, workplace and built environments, alongside a special focus on emerging brands.

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eflecting 100% Design’s focus on quality and inspiration, this year’s theme is ‘Experience’, which will be explored across the show through specially-commissioned installations, immersive experiences and sensory experiments.

Talks with 100% Design will be curated by the Design Museum as part of its ‘on loan’ campaign, with activity out and about in Kensington until the museum opens on 24th November 2016. Focusing on quality and depth, the talks present thought leaders in the industry, deliver agenda-setting keynotes alongside panel discussions exploring trends in contemporary practice, as well as the future of design.The programme will be presented

in a specially-commissioned auditorium, designed by Miska Miller-Lovegrove.A separate talks programme focusing on professional development will be presented in the Forum.

New for 2016, a cinema area will showcase products, designers and studios and will provide reflective, intellectual engagement with current and historical design agendas.

Making its debut at London Design Festival 2016 is LuxuryMade, a new show dedicated to contemporary, decorative interiors.

Interiors Interiors presents leading international brands exhibiting everything from furniture and lighting, to fabrics and accessories.

Reflecting 100% Design’s focus on quality and inspiration, this year’s theme is ‘Experience’

New exhibitors for 2016 include German furniture specialist Axel Veit, which is presenting for the first time in the UK, veteran glassmaker B&S Glass Industries and lighting and furniture studio Industville. Other exhibitors include eccentric British Designer Mineheart, and lighting companies Designheure, Original BTC and Dowsing and Reynolds.

A new showcase within Interiors, Design London will take centre stage at the show, next to the central bar. Consisting of a carefully edited group of less than 15 brands, Design London will spotlight the very best in design manufacturing, with each company chosen to complement one another and as contributors to London’s reputation as design capital of the world.

Workplace 100% Design’s Workplace section is the only one of its kind in the UK. Reflecting the growing appreciation for workplace design worldwide, the section presents the ways in which the world’s most innovative companies are using design thinking to improve the experience and productivity of the workplace.

New exhibitors for 2016 include commercial furniture brand Arper, which will host the 100% Design Digital Hub, and workplace acoustics expert Texaa. Other exhibitors in Workplace include Johanson, MARK Product, Nowy Styl Group,TopBrewer by Scanomat, Sagal Group, Futura Leathers and Framery.

Kitchens & Bathrooms This section brings together high-end manufacturers and exhibitors responding to the demand from the hospitality and interior design trade, demonstrating quality innovation across components, materials, equipment and effective use of space.

Exhibitors in Kitchens & Bathrooms include ceramics manufacturer Porcelanosa, bathroom fittings specialist CEADESIGN, bathroom design companies antoniolupi and Kaldewei, natural stone expert Antonio Luigi & C. and boat outfitter Timage.

Natural stone supplier Marmi Strada joins the show for the first time, while Armac Martin will premiere its 2017 collection of high-end brass cabinet fittings.

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Hedesign will celebrate one year in business at the show, introducing its lamp and coat rack collections to the UK market for the first time, while for rug and pillow designer RedNoir, 100% Design will be its European launch.

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Timber Expo Preview

This year’s Timber Expo will bring together all the key players from an increasingly exciting and diverse international market

Timber Expo brings together diverse market The most important event in the timber industry’s calendar, Timber Expo, is back for 2016, returning as part of the award-winning UK Construction Week. Strengthening its roots in Birmingham, Timber Expo will take place from 18 to 20th October at the NEC.

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he event is free to attend and is the only dedicated UK event for the timber industry. Exhibitors will cover the breadth of timber applications from timber frame, sawmills, merchants, glulam, SIPs, CLT, fixings and fastenings, timber cladding, doors/windows, mouldings, skirtings and flooring.The show will also provide the ideal platform for exhibitors and visitors to network, learn new skills, find new products and trade. In 2015,Timber Expo attracted more than 6000 visitors, with 60% of the UK’s top 100 architectural firms represented.

In what has been a hugely eventful year for the trade, the event will be brimming with the latest products, innovations

and developments across the sector.

An informative educational seminar programme led by the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) will also be held, along with a discussion of the key issues currently facing the industry.

The show is also fully supported by the industry’s leading trade groups and associations, some of which include TRADA, the Structural Timber Association (STA), the British Woodworking Federation (BWF), the Timber Trade Federation (TTF), the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Construction Products Association (CPA).

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The event will be brimming with the latest products, innovations and developments across the sector

Registering to attend Timber Expo is quick, easy and free and can be completed by visiting the website.What’s more, by completing the form, trade visitors can access all nine shows taking place at UK Construction Week.

Full to the brim with the latest products, innovations and developments within the timber sector, this year’s Timber Expo will bring together all the key players from an increasingly exciting and diverse international market.

One of the key merchants exhibiting this year will be the W. Howard Group. As an established timber merchant that has served building and construction industries in the north west of England for nearly 60 years, it is in a great place to offer insight and advice to those at Timber Expo 2016.W. Howard Group is also the UK’s leading manufacturer of MDF products and visitors to its stand can expect to see a range of skirting boards, architraves, window boards, door casings and door linings.

In addition to well-known UK brands, Timber Expo has attracted some of the biggest international players too including Vandecasteele Houtimport.With over four generations of knowledge within the timber industry, its Europe-wide operations cover decking, laminate, cladding and Thermowood.

With strong green credentials and an emphasis on sustainability, the company can provide advice and insight on pairing modern manufacturing techniques with an emphasis on protecting the environment.

Continuing the international theme and supported by the joint-trade organisation France Bois Forêt, FrenchTimber is in charge of promoting French lumber and wood products meet on international markets. It has chosen Timber Expo 2016 as the ideal event to provide commercial and technical information on the French wood industry and its products. It will be distributing technical information leaflets at its stand.

Rothoblaas offers a complete and elaborated variety of cutting-edge woodworking products for professionals and will also exhibit at this year’s event. Providing customers integrated technological solutions, training and consulting, the company positions itself as a modern problem-solver and manufacturer. It will bring a range of fastenings, waterproofing and airtightness systems, soundproofing solutions and fall protection systems.

Other companies signed up to exhibit at this year’s Timber Expo include wood fibre insulation specialist Steico, high-quality timber garden product manufacturer Jagram and complete panel products supplier Hanson Plywood to name but a few.

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CPD Focus

Free workshop on Designing Effective Thermal Breaks Taking the time to understand how to calculate an effective structural thermal break has never been more essential.A workshop bringing the latest principles of thermal break design is being hosted by Schöck at the Institution of Structural Engineers, London, on 9th November.Topics include: how to achieve optimum thermal break solutions at cantilever connections, deflection calculation using current market software and services, how deflection can be reduced, an introduction to the latest Schöck software and a demonstration of how other FEM software can be used.The keynote speaker is Maxwell Hutchinson, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects from 1989 to 1991. * design@schoeck.co.uk

( 07824 848090 8 www.schoeck.co.uk

Munters encourages all to learn about humidity Munters is offering free CPD seminars to architects, consultants, end users and anyone interested in learning more about the effects of humidity. Munters aims to educate participants

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on how moisture can impact a wide range of industries and applications, including buildings, bridges, museums, ice rinks and many more. Accredited by CIBSE, these seminars are tailored to participants’ needs and held at their own premises to make them as convenient as possible.

The seminar covers a wide range of topics which include: an overview of humidity, sources of moisture, an introduction to psychrometrics, calculating moisture loads and the different methods of dehumidification and its benefits. * dryair@munters.co.uk

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CPDs to enhance fire and smoke curtain knowledge Coopers Fire is a leading manufacturer of fire and smoke curtains and offers CPD seminars on smoke barriers, fire curtain barrier assemblies and BS 8524 Parts 1 & 2, plus a combination of all three. Its CPD seminars help to educate architects, building control officers, approved inspectors, fire engineers and fire & rescue services with a greater understanding of smoke and fire curtain barriers, their application and the governing standards that regulate their use. Coopers Fire is the only fire and smoke curtain manufacturer approved by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to provide CPD educational seminars. * info@coopersfire.com

( 02392 454405 8 www.coopersfire.com

Arrow Valves is launching Arrow Academy. Its technical CPD seminars on the subject of the Water Regulations explores how these can affect system design, and provides delegates with an insight into selecting appropriate backflow prevention devices. * enquires@arrowvalves.co.uk

GRP roof flashings and valley troughs Hambleside Danelaw’s recently RIBA-approved CPD seminar analyses glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) and its use in roof flashings and valley troughs.

The seminar covers the history and development of GRP.With many environmental benefits compared to conventional materials, GRP is safe to use in greywater systems and at the end of its service life, is recyclable.The material is durable, easy to install, sustainable and aesthetically pleasing.The CPD guides architects, specifiers and house-builders through the production of GRP, and details the advantages of ‘Dry-Fix’ mortar-free roof construction.The seminar compares good and bad solutions to detailing requirements, demonstrating the use of GRP in a number of best practice applications. * marketing@hambleside-

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Arrow Valves CPD Arrow Valves manufactures and distributes a range of innovative water-associated products and services, all designed to conform with the latest Water Regulations.

As a manufacturer of backflow prevention devices,Arrow Valves has a thorough understanding of the new Water Regulations and how the water supply industry is interpreting them.As the company is always keen to share its expert knowledge and product innovation,

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RWC UK launches new TIU CPD Reliance Worldwide Corporation (UK) (RWC UK), manufacturer of water control systems and plumbing solutions, has launched a CPD seminar focusing on the use of Thermal Interface Units (TIUs), approved by three professional bodies.The seminar ‘Understanding the use of Thermal Interface Units within Community Heating Networks’ has been specifically developed for consultants, specifiers and architects involved in designing heating and hot water systems in commercial or domestic premises, and is approved by CIBSE, RIBA and The CPD Certification Service.The session examines how a network with individual property heating and hot water systems might be constructed to take advantage of the latest TIU technology. * sales@rwc.co.uk

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Karndean Designflooring introduces new specification Karndean Designflooring is adding a new specification to its LooseLay vinyl range with its new 1.5m plank design, as part of its LooseLay Longboard collection. It features 12 contemporary wood designs, each inspired by authentic European, American and Australian woods including pine, walnut and spotted gum. rings and subtle colour variation, but in a modern, whitewashed finish. With cool, crisp lines, the subtle spotted appearance and large amounts of sapwood within Lemon Spotted Gum reflect the natural characteristics of this rich, Australian wood.

Popular for its premium designs and quick-fit approach, Karndean LooseLay is an innovative format of luxury vinyl flooring boasting enhanced acoustic properties and excellent environmental credentials. Its popular friction grip backing and increased dimensional stability secures the floor firmly in place, and it can be installed over most hard and flat floors as long as they’re clean, dry and dust-free.

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nhancing its established LooseLay range, Karndean LooseLay Longboard introduces a 1500 x 250mm format with a 0.55mm wear layer and 4.5mm thickness.

The unique collection offers quick and easy installation to meet challenging timescales, meaning less down-time for end users and impact in large commercial and public sector spaces including education, healthcare and open-plan offices.

“With demand increasing for our Karndean LooseLay across commercial and residential interiors, we’re thrilled to introduce our longest format as a loose lay vinyl option,” explained Matthew Speck, Head of Commercial Sales at Karndean Designflooring.

He said:“Being 40% larger than our existing Karndean LooseLay wood design, our new plank format will be extremely popular with flooring contractors looking to offer the flexibility and convenience of our loose lay vinyl designs, but in an extra-long design for quicker installation in large commercial spaces.

“Likewise, interior designers can expect a wide array of sophisticated colourways, intricate design features and authentic finishes to complement emerging trends in interior design.”

Developed from a wide mix of wood grains for a truly characterful floor, Karndean’s European oaks are split into two distinct

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groups.Twilight and Raven Oak offer on-trend grey and charcoal tones for a modern look with authentic knots, lightly brushed grain details and subtle distressed finishes.

Inspired by ageing French oak boards recovered from the heart of Loire Valley in Blois, Karndean’s Pearl, Natural and French Grey Oak designs present individual interpretations of this attractive wood through the process of liming, light brushing and adding colour. Whilst the lighter tones reveal cross sawn elements across the planks for an intriguing blend of natural and manmade features, the darker tones highlight individual knots and gnarls.

Ideal for traditional and contemporary interiors, Karndean’s American-inspired woods include reclaimed and rustic pines – Reclaimed, Antique and Weathered Heart Pine – and a contrasting warm walnut design, Character Walnut.The detailing in the reclaimed timber replicates both natural, open grain and manmade markings for a unique, aged look, whereas Character Walnut takes on the true colour of real walnut wood.

Finally, the collection concludes with two Australian designs – Bleached Tasmanian Oak and Lemon Spotted Gum. Offering a sustainable alternative to real Tasmanian oak sourced from remote lumber yards in south eastern Australia, Karndean’s Bleached Tasmanian Oak presents original growth

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Polyflor flooring helps create new extension at Llwyncrwn Primary School Felmoor Park receives premium protection

The Scandinavian log cabins and lodges at the picturesque Felmoor Park in Northumberland have been given a striking new finish thanks to Remmers’ wood coatings. Remmers HK Stain was selected to provide not only effective weather protection, but protection against blue stain, rot and insects. HK Stain is a two-in-one product which eliminates the need for an additional wood preservative primer and is perfect for both soft and hardwoods. The product penetrates deeply into the wood whilst leaving it fully breathable and it doesn’t flake or peel.

HK Stain is available in a wide range of traditional colours.

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High-performance commercial vinyl flooring from Polyflor was recently installed at Llwyncrwn Primary School in Beddau,Wales, to create a brand new junior block at the school building. Flooring contractor CS Flooring Solutions fitted around 600m² of Polyflor vinyl flooring throughout the new school building as part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s £4m refurbishment project.Wood effect vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s Forest fx PUR range in the Classic Oak design was installed in the school hall and meeting rooms, whilst high design Polysafe Verona PUR safety flooring in the light blue Skyline shade was selected for the classrooms, cloakroom, kitchen and toilets. * info@polyflor.com

( 0161 767 1111

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Osmo meets the demands for wooden decking Osmo UK offers a range of decking oils to protect and maintain the beauty and quality of exterior decking. The range provides resistance against water and dirt, while offering a satin oil-based protective finish. Made from natural plant oils, organic pigments and water-repellent additives, the microporous finish allows the wood to breathe, a factor that is essential for exterior wood. The eco-friendly ingredients help to regulate the wood’s moisture content, reducing swelling or shrinking whilst enhancing natural characteristics. The finish also prevents cracking, flaking, peeling or blistering. Available in 10 shades and one clear teak oil, there is a Decking Oil to complement and protect a number of wood species. * sales@osmouk.com

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IDS to showcase latest trends at 100% Design

Surface Styling by IDS is showcasing the latest design innovations in laminates, solid surface, decorative panel, wall panelling, flooring and worktops at stand E370 at this year’s 100% Design. On show and exclusive is Fenix NTM, utilising nanotechnology to create an ultra-matt, hard-wearing and thermoformable surfacing solution. Hanex solid surface will preview 34 new colours in the 80-strong range.The Infinity Collection from Showerwall features bold colours, metallics and graphic prints showing the versatility of the 100% waterproof wall panelling system. Finally, Malmo is a brand new range of stick-down, luxury vinyl flooring with stylish wood effects in a fashionably matt finish.The Surface Styling portfolio comprises more than 12,000 product lines. * info@surfacestyling.co.uk

( 0845 603 7811

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Designer Contracts is recycling winner again Designer Contracts has been named ‘Take Back Partner of the Year’ by Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) for the second time.

Graham Kempton, Designer Contracts’ Logistics Director, was also honoured with the Recycling Champion of the Year Award, for an individual who has gone the extra mile to ensure as much carpet as possible is recycled. The company’s recycling scheme, in conjunction with CRUK, works by diverting 90% of its fitters’ unfitted carpet into felt underlay. What isn’t turned into underlay is used in the equestrian sector. This scheme has diverted approximately 150 tonnes of fitters’ waste carpet from landfill in the last six months. * enquiries@designercontracts.com

( 01246 854577

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Heradesign helps create a cultural icon

Global advertising and marketing agencies, Ogilvy & Mather UK and MEC, have moved their businesses to the iconic Sea Containers on the South Bank.A large-scale, 200-person amphitheatre plays a prominent role in this project where Heradesign ceilings from Knauf AMF are fitted. BDG’s Architects,Toby Neilson and Elena Angulo, explain how Heradesign fulfilled the brief: “For such a key space in the building, we looked for high-quality materials with natural qualities that would provide the desired aesthetic and acoustic properties.

We wanted to create an atmosphere that would feel less corporative. Heradesign matched our architectural approach and its surface design was more contemporary and organic than other products.”

8 www.amfceilings/heradesign * info@knaufamf.co.uk ( 0191 518 8600

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Rainbows and officeTwelve specified Karndean’s Van Gogh Wood and new Kaleidoscope at its 80m2 flagship store

Karndean Designflooring’s engaging floor design for flagship Rainbows store Opening its flagship charity store in Loughborough, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People looked to one of the UK’s market leaders in luxury vinyl flooring – Karndean Designflooring – for a striking and engaging floor design.

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ith its customer base at the heart of its concept, Rainbows and officeTwelve specified Karndean’s Van Gogh Wood and new Kaleidoscope at its 80m2 flagship store in Cattle Market to fulfil its bright and modern interior design scheme.

The completed store features the delicate oak grains and chalky cool washed finish of Van Gogh White Washed Oak

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The completed store features the delicate oak grains and chalky cool washed finish of Van Gogh White Washed Oak throughout the clothing and homeware section, and Kaleidoscope Tripoint in a dedicated children’s area as a standalone rug-effect.

“We’re absolutely thrilled with the finished look, and having our Karndean floor to capture the imagination of our customers will certainly encourage them to browse for longer,” explained Kate Golding, Head of Organisational Giving at Rainbows.

She continued: “It was essential for us to stand out from our competitors, and at the same time create a ‘wow’ environment for our first flagship space. Rather than adding lots of obvious bright colours, we looked to add geometric shapes with Kaleidoscope Tripoint and a contrasting statement orange wall for opulence and sophistication.

“With high traffic expected, we’re confident our floor will stand the test of time and accommodate our growing customer base going forward.”

Kaleidoscope by Karndean Designflooring is designed specifically to offer unparalleled flexibility for interior designers and flooring contractors looking to create a unique floor design. It features six designs as standard including Cubix, Pennon, Apex, Pyramid, Tripoint and Hexa.

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The collection contains popular shapes and patterns, such as hexagons, chevrons and cubes, to name but a few, that can be cut in a number of colour combinations across Karndean’s established wood and stone designs. It also introduces block colourways, giving designers the ability to specify bright colours against wood and stone for added visual interest in commercial and residential spaces.

Matthew Speck, Head of Commercial Sales at Karndean Designflooring, said:“It’s been fantastic to work with Rainbows and support such a worthwhile cause in creating a bespoke Kaleidoscope floor.”

He continued:“All the money raised at the Loughborough store will enable the charity to keep making a difference and help the charity continue to support children and young people with life-limiting conditions in the East Midlands.”

Founded in 1994, Rainbows provides support for over 350 children and young people, as well as their families and friends, throughout Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Rutland, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

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Mapei’s Damp Proof Membranes and CPD seminars Nowadays the thought of allowing up to 12-18 months drying time in order to lay a vinyl floor covering over a concrete substrate is totally impractical. The application of surface membranes ensures that a speedy installation is possible, reducing both the drying and waiting times. a very expensive and time-consuming problem to rectify.

As such, training and education plays a major role. The presentation ‘Damp Proof Membranes’ will take place at Mapei’s Specification Centre in the heart of Clerkenwell on the 28th September at 12pm. Design and construction professionals are invited to gain knowledge and receive up-todate information to ensure the correct specification for all types of projects, as well as being provided with an opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.

Mapei holds regular seminars, presentations and RIBA-accredited CPDs supplemented with technical literature. Each seminar is approximately 40 minutes long, with time for questions. Refreshments and buffet lunch are also provided.

Please RSVP to cpd@mapei.co.uk

8 www.mapei.co.uk * cpd@mapei.co.uk ( 0121 508 6970

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With over 75 years’ experience, Mapei is a specialist in the production of quality products for the installation of all types of wall and floor coverings. Mapei has a range of damp proof membranes which offer solutions to combat high moisture content in cementitious substrates (with a relative humidity between 75% and 97%) in accordance with British Standards.

By not addressing excessive moisture in flooring installations, failures of the floor coverings can occur. Potential emulsification of the adhesives can cause vinyl, rubber or carpet resilient floor coverings to lift and bubble, generally

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Long-standing preservative performance

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Commissioned to transform the premises, Alison Cooper of InnSight Design decided to brighten up the interiors with Surestep Wood in Seagrass

Forbo serves up Japanese style and slipresistance at YO! Sushi A combination of Forbo’s Surestep Wood safety flooring and Allura Safety luxury vinyl tiles has contributed to the elaborate Japanese theme at the YO! Sushi restaurant in Leicester, whilst providing the all-important slip-resistance required in a busy dining venue.

ommissioned to transform the premises,Alison Cooper of InnSight Design decided to brighten up the interiors with Surestep Wood in Seagrass. She commented: “In an environment where a lot of food and drink was to be consumed on a daily basis, our first and foremost objective for the flooring was that it should protect customers and staff from unnecessary slips and trips.

Forbo’s Surestep Wood range fitted the bill perfectly as it contains particles that ensure a lifetime slip-resistance.Aesthetically, the design resonates with oriental bamboo and the Seagrass colourway fitted in well with our Japanese theme.”

Forbo’s Surestep Wood range has clear, sharp visuals with innovative Step Crystals embedded within the wear layer.The entire collection complies with prevalent UK slip standards; wet Pendulum test >36 and >20 surface roughness, as well as EN1385 for sustainable slip-resistance.

Alison then chose to ‘inlay’ R10 rated Allura Safety luxury vinyl tiles into the Surestep floorcovering to add more depth to the flooring design. Using tiles in the natural textile colourway, she created a ‘walkway’ around the restaurant, echoing the Japanese-style conveyor belt on the counter that delivers a continuous choice of dishes to the diners.

Alison continued:“Before we won this contract, we had specified a range of Forbo’s floorcoverings for another project, and the quality of the products, combined with the excellent customer service, truly impressed us.

We knew they would not let us down and that their products would impress YO! Sushi too.

“Overall, this refurb has been a real success and as a result, we are now working on our sixth project for YO! Sushi which also incorporates Forbo’s high-quality products.”

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Solus Ceramics to showcase extensive range at 100% Design VinylPlus championing PVC in European sports stadiums

The impressive Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, France, features on the front cover of a new brochure from VinylPlus celebrating the prominent role played by PVC in the construction of modern sports venues.

Published by VinylPlus, the European PVC sustainability programme, ‘Vinyl in European Stadiums’, charts the path to sustainable development for PVC and how the use of vinyl combines environmental responsibility and architectural greatness in present-day sports complexes.The brochure covers advances in building materials and techniques spanning the centuries, from marble used in classic amphitheatres of Ancient Greece to the comprehensive contribution made by PVC in today’s sports arenas.

8 www.vinylplus.eu * sylvie.famelart@plasticseurope.org ( +32 02676 7441

Solus Ceramics will be exhibiting its latest tile ranges on stand E493 at 100% Design.Visitors will be able to explore modern, innovative tile shapes and designs that mimic and take inspiration from genuine timber and marble, through to carbon fibre and natural quartzite.Two tiles to be exhibited are Solus Ceramics’ new Maverick and Metropolitan ranges. Maverick is a dynamic range that blends the beauty of fabric textures with the properties of concrete. Secondly, Metropolitan, an intriguing range, is inspired by the textures and colours of carbon fibre that features both smooth and ‘woven’ pattern tiles.

Additional ranges being exhibited include Timberland, Portrait, Concreta 2, Intrinsic and Canyon. * sales@solusceramics.com

( 0121 753 0777

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Fermacell set to debut at Education Estates Specialist building board manufacturer, Fermacell, will debut its schools offer for new build and refurbishment projects at this year’s Education Estates event (October 18-19, Manchester Central). Its stand (E17) will demonstrate the many ways in which German-engineered Fermacell partitions are especially ideal for the education environment, being particularly robust and damage resistant. Even if they are damaged, they are exceptionally easy to repair. With this in mind, Fermacell is using the Education Estates exhibition, conference and award dinner event to launch its new lifetime ‘Impact Warranty’ which guarantees Fermacell will supply repair materials or replacement boards in the extremely unlikely event of damage. * joanne.banks@xella.co

( 0121 311 3480

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Showroom on solid ground

Knauf GIFAfloor raised flooring system has been utilised in Domus Tiles’ newly-extended, refurbished London showroom. Used as a dry screed flooring solution, contractors installed the GIFAfloor system knowing it would save them time whilst delivering Domus with the load-bearing solution required to support its very heavy stone displays. With the GIFAfloor system having been used at several other Domus showrooms, architects at Mailen Design, responsible for the design of the new facility, opted for the reliability of the Knauf floor system. The engineered flooring panels, manufactured from over 50% recycled materials, are extremely dimensionally stable and robust, more than capable of tackling the heavy foot traffic expected. * kd@web-response.co.uk

( 01795 424499

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Safety flooring helps create a greener school for Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd Decorative safety flooring from Polyflor was recently installed at the new home of Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd in Newtown, Wales. Flooring from the Polysafe Wood fx PUR and Polysafe Vogue Ultra PUR ranges was fitted to the £8m new build. Polysafe Vogue Ultra PUR safety flooring in Woodland Grey was installed in the classrooms and toilet areas, a high durability safety floor with a multi-chip design which features safety particles through its performance layer to provide increased traction underfoot. Elsewhere, high clarity timber effect Polysafe Wood fx PUR safety flooring in the Classic Oak shade was fitted in the school hall and conference room. * info@polyflor.com

( 0161 767 1111

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Brett paving solution for school refurb

Sarum Academy in Salisbury has regenerated its external grounds using a proven permeable paving solution from Brett Landscaping.The eye-catching scheme has been created using Piatto block paving with its vibrant colours and clean, modern design, combined with classic Omega and Omega Flow rectangular block paving from Brett Landscaping.The Omega Flow permeable paving allows rainfall to permeate naturally between the paving blocks into a permeable sub-base as part of a SuDS solution, designed to help prevent flooding.This product selection has been used to create a variety of patterns which complement and reflect the contemporary lines of the school itself.

8 www.brettpaving.co.uk * landscapinginfo@brett.co.uk ( 0845 608 0577

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PIR insulation from Recticel has been specified for a ground-breaking Passivhaus project for its costeffectiveness and performance characteristics

Ground-breaking Passivhaus project is insulated with Recticel PIR insulation from Recticel has been specified for a ground-breaking Passivhaus project for its cost-effectiveness and performance characteristics.

Recticel’s premium Eurothane GP insulation was specified for the floors of Lime Tree Lodge

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ecticel’s premium Eurothane GP insulation was specified for the floors of Lime Tree Lodge in Swaffham, Norfolk, by the town’s Parsons + Whittley architects and was installed by award-winning Norfolk contractor Grocott & Murfitt on its first Passivhaus project.

The two-bedroomed bungalow is curved on plan to accommodate the dominant lime tree it is named after. The Recticel Eurothane GP insulation has been used throughout under an oak engineered timber floor, or porcelain tiles, and 22cm chipboard deck with vapour control layer.

The £250,000 home was constructed in eight months of traditional cavity wall on a

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mini-piled raft with mono-pitch zinc roof in the garden of a private client who was downsizing.

Faced with both brick and timber, it has an external U-value of 0.096 W/m2K for the timber-faced walls, and 0.098 W/m2K for the brick-faced ones.

Eurothane GP is lightweight and easy to cut, handle and install. Available in a variety of thicknesses, 40m2 of two layers of 150mm were used at Lime Tree Lodge.

Architect Chris Parsons said the Eurothane GP was specified because it was a “cost-effective insulation”.

He added: “Passivhaus requires high levels of insulation and the avoidance of thermal bridging, which the Recticel product helped to achieve.”

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Grocott & Murfitt’s Director, Jody Murfitt, said: “The project generally was quite challenging due to the curve, but the Recticel insulation was easy to install.We just cut it to size, doubled it up and taped it.”

Lime Tree Lodge had to be built to certified Passivhaus standards, but was inhibited by a tight site that was further constrained by the protected lime tree.This impacted on the layout of the site as the presence of a deciduous tree can enhance Passivhaus design by providing shading in summer to avoid overheating while allowing winter sun to penetrate and provide passive solar gain.

Having established the spread and root protection zones of the tree, the bungalow is designed as an annulus segment centred on the tree, spaced outwards to avoid the root protection area.

The circular nature is then emphasised by three concentric segmental sections of outer brickwork, each shielding the main dwelling, associated smaller rooms and finally the rear wing and covered areas. The latter two are roofed by a GRP flat roof to reduce the mass of the dwelling. The main dwelling is roofed by the mono-pitch zinc roof falling towards the tree. This shape presents a south-facing gable which was fully glazed both for the passive solar gain as well as the view.

8 www.recticelinsulation.co.uk * marketing.support@recticel.com ( 0800

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

FAKRO L-shaped windows for Severnside Housing development

FAKRO L-shaped roof windows with bespoke elements were specified for the project to take the glazing area from the roof into the wall. This is done by combining a traditional roof window installed at the eaves with an adjoining element for the wall. Top windows and flashings were in standard grey, but on this project two lower elements and flashings have been used and made in white to match the ground and first floor’s PVC windows.

FAKRO L-shaped windows are available in right-hand, left-hand, tilt-and-turn or non-opening options, and can be used to link walls to roof pitches from 15 to 55˚.

The internal pane is made of laminated glass for added safety. With a new frame and sash structure, multi-point locking function, hardware and handle, it combines contemporary appearance with high functionality. A P5, anti-burglary glazing unit with warm spacers between panes can also be specified to offer a U-value of 0.5W/m2K.

Glebe House is a development of three-storey apartments off Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury, built by Morris Homes on behalf of Severnside Housing.

8 www.fakro.co.uk * sales@fakrogb.com ( 01283 554755

VMZINC roof for 10 Trinity Square 10 Trinity Square, the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority and one of the capital’s best recognised and most iconic buildings, has been restored and transformed in a design which was developed by Aukett Swank and Woods Bagot. The redevelopment has seen the Grade II Listed building have a VMZINC roofing cassette system in QUARTZZINC and QUARTZ-ZINC PLUS used to cover the inner courtyard. This houses a five-star hotel, private members’ club and 41 luxury apartments and penthouses in a modern interpretation of the original 1920s rotunda designed by Sir Edward Cooper. * vmzinc.uk@vmzinc.com

( 01992 822288

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Saint-Gobain Weber launches tried and tested technical mortars Saint-Gobain Weber has launched three technical mortars which have been reformulated to deliver class-leading performance. weber.tec aquapel crème is designed for the treatment of porous concrete masonry and sand and cement rendered surfaces. weber.tec aquapel crème is ideal for buildings and structures in exposed locations providing protection from salt spray. weber. tec acrylic sealer, a low viscosity, colourless, penetrating sealer, protects concrete and masonry substrates from abrasion and water penetration. Both weber. tec aquapel crème and weber.tec acrylic sealer have the additional benefit of being BS EN 1504 compliant for concrete repair and protection. Lastly, weber.tec solvent is a general-purpose cleaning solvent designed for epoxy and polyester resins. * enquiries@netweber.co.uk

( 08703 330070

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Colourful facade brings glamour to the silver screen

In its design for the new Cineworld multiplex in Whiteley, Corstorphine + Wright architects produced a technicolour facade utilising ROCKPANEL products.

The front and rear elevations are primarily clad with ROCKPANEL Rockclad in dark and light bronze, fawn and grey white. Inset ROCKPANEL Chameleon was intermixed within the facades and the iridescent boards were also installed on the eastern end of the cinema.“The colour of the ROCKPANEL Chameleon changes depending on the angle of view, creating a very lively, interesting effect,” said Richard Wagenhauser,Associate Director at Corstorphine + Wright.The multiplex has achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’ and the ROCKPANEL products helped to contribute towards this rating.

8 www.rockpanel.com * info@rockpanel.co.uk ( 01656 863210

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Shackerley’s ceramic granite meets conservation area requirement 800m2 of Shackerley’s SureClad ceramic granite cladding has been used to refurbish a prestigious seven-storey office block in Birmingham, overcoming planning sensitivities in a designated conservation area.

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eramic granite, a highperformance facade material with almost zero porosity, has helped to provide a new protective outer envelope whilst maintaining the building’s original natural travertine stone appearance.

43 Temple Row is located in the Colmore Business District, Birmingham’s main commercial hub and part of an important conservation area renowned for the quality and diversity of its architecture. The offices were built in 1980 to a contemporary style with quarried travertine and granite facades.

The original travertine had weathered significantly and water ingress had damaged the building’s concrete frame and caused panel fixings to become badly corroded.

Cost-effective, long-lasting replacement cladding was required. Whilst new quarried stone panels had been ruled out due to their porous nature, Birmingham City Council’s planners were keen to ensure that any replacement solution matched the look of the original travertine.

Cladding specialist Shackerley proposed ceramic granite, a fully vitrified, engineered construction material, made entirely of natural constituents, that can be produced to emulate quarried stones such as granite, limestone and marble. Strong, hard and impervious, it offers a low-maintenance solution, another important consideration for busy city centre locations. Shackerley supplied facade panels in a travertine

Shackerley proposed ceramic granite, a fully vitrified, engineered construction material, made entirely of natural constituents

style and colourway that was virtually indistinguishable from the original stone, replicating the visual contrast with the quarried granite that was being retained.

The ceramic granite cladding was installed

by Task Contractors using Shackerley’s SureClad Access system, chosen for its speed and flexibility of installation and unique facility to install panels non-sequentially.The entire system was prefabricated off site at the manufacturer’s ISO 9001 quality-controlled factory in Lancashire.

8 www.shackerley.com * info@shackerley.com ( 0800

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Flat roof manufacturer Bauder extends BIM library Following the arrival of the UK Government’s BIM mandate back in April, which requires all centrally-procured public sector building projects to be BIM Level 2 compliant, Bauder has extended its BIM offering with the creation of 19 waterproofing system objects that are available now for free download on its website.

The launch of Bauder’s new generic BIM models means its library now includes objects for its bituminous, single ply, cold liquid applied, hot melt and green roof system options, which can easily be dropped into 3D models and plans, allowing architects, designers, specifiers and contractors to easily access and share all of the object information needed at the concept and design stage. These BIM objects are available in Revit format, which according to NBS’ 2016 National BIM

Report is by far the most popular tool used for producing drawings. In order to ensure that your BIM object meets the exact requirements of your building, you will need to register your project with Bauder, which can provide you with all the necessary technical support and resources.

Bauder’s Technical Director, Nigel Blacklock, commented: “A lot of the ideals that BIM is based upon, such as promoting the use of quality, long-lasting materials that deliver lifetime value, align with our own

principals as a market-leading manufacturer of flat roofing products. As a result, we will continue to invest our time and resources into BIM in order to extend our offering, as we see it as an integral part of the future of the built environment, both in the public and private sector.”

8 www.bauder.co.uk * info@bauder.co.uk ( 0845 271 8800

Heating bills halved and property value increased thanks to Bostik Climatherm The installation of Bostik’s Climatherm external wall insulation (EWI) system has helped homeowners in Ystradowen, South Wales, to halve their heating bills and increase the value of their property by £10,000 in less than two weeks.

EWI specialist Greener Installation Solutions was approached by the owners of the three-bedroom property, who were looking at ways of lowering their heating bills while improving the house’s aesthetics.

Having used the system on other EWI projects, the company specified the Bostik Climatherm system with grey EPS insulation and an Ashton Cream Spar dash finish. “We needed an EWI system that offered the right thermal performance and a very high level of durability, as the area can often experience long spells of wet weather. In the past, this has caused the render in other EWI systems to ‘wash off’, but we knew from experience that wouldn’t be the case with Climatherm,” said Dave Male, Managing Director of

Greener Installation Solutions.

Having had their house valued prior to the EWI system being installed, the homeowners were pleasantly surprised when the property was valued again on completion. “In less than two weeks, the value of the house increased by £10,000 thanks to the Climatherm system installation,” said Dave. “The homeowners went from using eight bags of coal per week to heat their house, to just four bags – effectively halving their heating bills.”

Fully certified by the British Board of Agremént (BBA), the Climatherm system can be tailored to individual property requirements and comprises three key components – insulation, mesh reinforced base coat and finish.

8 www.bostik-climatherm.co.uk * bostik.climatherm@bostik.com ( 01785 272625

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TORMAX delivers four-star welcome to hotel guests As part of a programme of extensive renovation, TORMAX was specified to install a four-wing automatic revolving door to the main entrance of the four-star Grosvenor Pulford Hotel, Chester.

Blending seamlessly with the 18th century building, the new revolving door successfully combines the elegance of a by-gone era with the convenience and welcome luxury of an automatic entrance.

Driven by the technologically superior TORMAX 5201 motor, reliability and smooth operation is assured for many years to come.

Main contractor on the most recent £1.5m project, HH Smith & Sons of Manchester, has been responsible for the construction of a stunning two-storey reception with new mezzanine floor above.The impressive external glass wall at the front of the property was contracted to Glass & General Maintenance who worked with TORMAX to deliver a first-class automatic entrance.

With over 65 years’ experience in the design, manufacture and installation of world-class automatic entrances, TORMAX was well placed for this prestigious job.

The TORMAX 5201 operator incorporates a technologically-advanced programmable logic circuit, allowing hotel staff to adjust all aspects of the door’s operation to reflect weather conditions, as well as changing levels of foot traffic. This ensures the reception area is kept warm and welcoming at all times by minimising heat-loss from the building.

In addition, a self-monitoring function optimises door performance, automatically adjusting movement in response to factors such as wind resistance or a build-up of dirt for example. If an emergency should

lead to power failure, the Grosvenor’s revolving door can be used manually to ensure unrestricted egress.

8 www.tormax.co.uk * sales@tormax.co.uk ( 01932 238040

SIMONSWERK to exhibit at 100% Design

GEZE UK adds to sales team

Supporting customers by giving technical advice and specification guidance will be the focus for a new addition to GEZE UK’s sales team. Steven Lees brings with him 18 years’ experience, including working with customers at home and abroad. He has joined GEZE UK as Specification Manager and is responsible for the specification of all GEZE products delivered in Scotland and the North of England. His role will involve working with architects and specifiers to identify requirements for new buildings and refurbishment projects, generating specification solutions that will meet aesthetic and functional requirements.This will include clients from a range of different sectors including retail, manufacturing, education and arts and leisure.

8 www.geze.co.uk * info.uk@geze.com ( 01543 443000

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SIMONSWERK will again be exhibiting at 100% Design on stand E664, located in the Design & Build section, which will display its award-winning TECTUS fully concealed hinge system. Further innovative options have been added to the range and the series now covers load capacities from 40 to 300kg with models for specific scopes of application.Also on display will be the stylish 25-year performance guaranteed TRITECH fire rated solid brass hinge with concealed bearings and new versions of the heavy-duty VARIANT range with finger protection, 400kg and ‘Care’ options – the latter specifically designed for public sector buildings to allow real clearance widths for doors to open to 90° * sales@simonswerk.co.uk

( 0121 522 2848

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Phoenix balustrading rises to the occasion

Cooke Brothers is making a significant investment in the launch of a comprehensive modular stainless steel handrail and balustrade system – The Phoenix range. Phoenix is an innovative balustrading and handrail solution undergoing testing to all relevant European standards and Building Regulations.

Because it is an entirely modular system, the Phoenix Balustrading range allows complete design flexibility. With myriad tube and infill panel options to create a ‘wow factor’, it can be adapted and bespoke manufactured to suit any plan and design scheme with ‘mix and match’ solutions. See the new system at the 100% Design Exhibition on 21st to 24th September on stand E228. * sales@cookebrothers.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Facades

Selectaglaze assists turning an old courthouse into a warm boutique hotel Originally a building where judges passed sentences and the police placed criminals under arrest, Grade II Listed Old Street Magistrates Court and Police Station has been converted into a five-star boutique hotel.

To convert this Grade II Listed building from a courthouse to a hotel, serious consideration had to be given to find ways to enhance the thermal retention, as well as reducing noise from the streets outside.

The primary windows could not be changed; so Selectaglaze was approached by the main contractor, McAleer and Rushe, to offer a solution for the various window styles.

106 units were fitted including curved, raked and a beautiful double-floor height feature window, which was 5.287m high and 2.045m in width.The circular windows required particular care and a bespoke fixing method for installation had to be created to meet the client’s requirements.

Secondary glazing is an independent window installed on the room-side of a building which reduces noise ingress, making a reduction of 45dB easily achievable. As well as reducing external noise, secondary glazing can reduce heat loss by up to 50%.

With great attention to detail paid to the design and build of this magnificent conversion, Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch, is on target to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating.

Selectaglaze is the specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing. With 50 years’ experience, it has a wealth of experience working on all building types.

8 www.selectaglaze.co.uk * enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk ( 01727 837271

The window is reinvented with Lumi and Super Spacer

Lumi, the award-winning window system from Apeer uses Super Spacer from Edgetech UK to aid its impressive thermal efficiency.Lumi offers frameless windows, bi-fold and slider, patio and residential doors with flush glazing and a highly polished ceramic colour border for an impressive, unbroken facade. The minimalist design of Lumi puts the emphasis on build quality and each element of the product must come together to deliver the elegant finish. Super Spacer references the glass edge during application which ensures consistent sight lines within triple units, enhancing Lumi’s seamless appearance. The system uses Super Spacer for built-in energy saving, helping to lower U-values and boosting weather protection benefits. * charlotte.davies@edgetechig.com

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Stunning Anglesey installation for PatioMaster customer Anglesey-based installer Window Medic has completed a sea-front renovation project with PatioMaster sliding patio doors on two levels. Owner Stuart Hamilton explains: “Initially wanting bi-folding doors, we suggested the homeowners looked at PatioMaster sliding patio doors, as these fulfilled the brief of wanting as much glass as possible to maximise views.” Having worked with PatioMaster for 16 years, Stuart and his team believe its sliding patio doors are ideal for almost every project. “PatioMaster doors are a well tried and trusted product and extremely popular with our customers. Simple, cost-effective and we get very little call back on them, when compared with other systems,” commented Stuart. * info@patiomaster.co.uk

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Butlin’s, Minehead: positive response to chalet refit

Ratings from guests at one Butlin’s resort increased by 11% after a refurbishment, including windows and doors by Wrekin Windows.Wrekin Windows was chosen by the Bourne Leisure Group to replace the windows and doors in 234 of the chalets.

Richard Camp, Regional Contracts Manager, explains:“Bourne Leisure had seen the Profile 22 PVC-U Flush Sash system at a trade show and were impressed that its flush design meant it could not be forced from outside.” Wrekin Windows, part of the Epwin Group, completed the contract within six weeks.The timeframe included several weekend breaks, as well as fitters having to mesh with other workers.

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Lighting up leisure This new swimming pool at Immingham includes some of the best examples of how the Kalwall translucent daylighting system is used for leisure and sport activities.

The £1.45m transformation and creation of this stunning facility was designed by ENGIE – an architectural consultancy for North East Lincolnshire Council, with support from Sport England. It includes Kalwall cladding for all the walls in the new fitness suite and exercise studio.

The choice of Kalwall mirrors specification of the same cladding several years ago for the adjacent Oasis Academy, where the system is used for both roof and wall applications. This brings a sense of uniformity and symmetry across both sites.

One of the main attractions of specifying high-performance Kalwall is its unique effect on both the interior and exterior.

Internally, rooms are bathed with diffused natural daylight which creates a stimulating and healthy exercising environment. While being translucent, it also offers privacy.

Externally, the elevations appear crisp, simple and inviting. When illuminated at night, Kalwall will glow softly presenting a striking external appearance.

Unlike conventional glazing, highly insulating Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. In addition, the even distribution and deep penetration of light through Kalwall means less artificial lighting is needed, thereby reducing energy costs.

Kalwall is distributed in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by Structura UK, a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products.

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Metal Technology rises to the education challenge Developer specifies Mumford & Wood for own property Mumford & Wood’s timber Conservation windows and doors have been specified by a building developer for his own property in Dorset. The property was purchased by the developer in the knowledge that only minor remedial work would be required, but months later it has been completely remodelled. “We love the windows and especially the French doorsets – a major feature of the rear elevation which allow maximum light and visual access to the beautiful terraced gardens,” comments owner, Roger Ward. “As soon as the windows and doors were replaced we could immediately feel the benefit in comfort.”

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Sympathetic design was an essential part of the design of the James Gillespie High School, Edinburgh.To achieve this, a suite of systems from Metal Technology was specified.

The scheme incorporates System 17 curtain walling, in both standard cap and T-shaped cap variants, used in conjunction with [THERMAL] range systems 25 Hi+ lift-and-slide sliding doors and 5-35 Hi+ tilt-and-turn windows to create an overall aesthetic.

All systems from Metal Technology have been developed and stringently tested to meet and exceed industry standards in terms of structural integrity and functionality, weather, thermal, safety and security performance, while offering limitless flexibility in design. * sales@metaltechnology.com

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Bespoke shading solutions for best cost-efficiency

Thomas Sanderson, a UK leading manufacturer and installer of blinds, shutters and window styling products to business and domestic clients, offers a wide range of products and services to enhance working and living environments. The company specialises in blinds, shading solutions and offers premium shutter ranges in both furniture grade basswood and flame retardant polyvinyl3. Thomas Sanderson’s 24V mains, battery and manual blind ranges are available in a range of fabric styles and densities, up to full blackout. Its popular LiteShade fabric range is fully flame retardant and designed to reflect up to 70% of incoming heat. All blinds are ‘Safe

by Design’ and comply with EN13120, the European Standard for Child Safety. * projects@thomas-sanderson.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Facades Latest thermal break technology to produce windows for the next generation Crittall launches the Berkeley steel window

The newly-developed Berkeley from Crittall Windows provides the architect and designer with minimum sightlines, maximum daylight and fine detail.Where predominantly single pane leaded glass fenestration is to be replaced and upgraded, the Berkeley offers an entirely new series of hot rolled profiles in a window where a solid steel chamfer replicates exterior putty. Hot-dip galvanized for durability, and in-house Duralife polyester powder coated for exceptional performance and minimal maintenance, the Berkeley window is available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations to suit any building where strength and security combined with slim and elegant frames are required.

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Architectural Aluminium Systems’ market-leading Comar 9P.i Framing system offers fast-track, semi unitised construction for floor-to-ceiling glazing, allowing tilt/turn or casement windows to hang direct from the Comar 9P.i frame as well as rebated doors.With the addition of thermal foam and triple glazing, Comar 9P.i offers U-values down to 0.77, creating a future-proof solution for its architectural, contractor and fabricator partners. Comar announced it has incorporated the technology from its Comar 9P.i system into the Comar 5P.i window range, and is now launching the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system which integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i, creating the option for standalone, high-performance windows. * projects@parksidegroup.co.uk

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Better together – making ventilation a breeze Two leading names in door and window architecture – GEZE UK and Kawneer – have joined forces to launch a superior ventilating window. Kawneer’s high thermal performance AA720 parallel opening window combines with GEZE’s award-winning Slimchain window drive to produce a window system which is suitable in any sector, be it residential, healthcare, education, commercial, retail or leisure. The combination of attributes provides ventilation around the entire window perimeter without detriment to safety and security, while achieving U-values of 1.5 W/m2K for a CEN-sized window with a warm edge spacer, offering exceptional levels of natural ventilation and air exchange, with a 86mm clear opening restriction as standard. * info.uk@geze.com

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Perfect prescription for hospital

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, has received the GEZE ‘treatment’ as part of a £842m development. 17 automatic doors, which included Slimdrive SL NT sliding operators, Slimdrive EMD-F and TSA 160 NT swing doors, were installed into the new state-of-the-art complex. The nine Slimdrive SL NTs were the perfect choice for the large entrances to the hospital because they blend seamlessly into the facades thanks to an operator height of just 7cm. Designed to be virtually silent in operation, they can move leaf weights of up to 125kg making them ideal for public buildings with high levels of footfall. * info.uk@geze.com

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REHAU set to be Gold member sponsor of 2016 Passivhaus Conference Reflecting its growing involvement in the UK Passivhaus market, REHAU is set to be the Gold member sponsor at this year’s Passivhaus Conference and Expo at the Business Design Centre in October. REHAU will have the biggest stand and a team of Passivhaus experts to talk about its Passivhaus-certified products, including the REHAU Polytec 50 curtain walling system and the GENEO fibre composite window system. Product Manager, Malcolm Taylor, said: “We were at the event last year and were impressed with the number of delegates working on live projects.

This time around, we’ve become Gold member sponsors, so we’ll be presenting a seminar on Passivhaus windows and doors.” * irene.smith@rehau.com

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Imago is the perfect choice for ambitious hillside project

An Imago Lift & Slide door, by Italian hardware giant AGB, was chosen for an ambitious hillside house in Italy. Its large glazed area and slimline frame makes it the perfect door to maximise light and provide thermal insulation. Guido Longo of 3XL Architects, says: “Because of its large glazed area and minimal frame, the Imago Lift & Slide door fills up to 20% more floor space with daylight than other doors and meets the thermal requirements of the building, as the timber frame is built into the wall to make it fully insulated.”

The project also uses Imago’s cornerless glazing to get an extra feeling of space.

8 www.chooseimago.co.uk * info@agb.it ( 01279 812958

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Clos-o-Mat is the only UK company with the in-house capability to advise on, help design, supply, install, commission and then service and maintain all equipment

Opening the door on ‘away from home’ toileting For up to five million people, going out for more than a couple of hours is not a spur of the moment decision. It’s a decision that takes considerable planning and finite timing.

Why? Because they have special needs that mean they cannot use a conventional wheelchair-accessible toilet.

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he desire to open the door to activities most of us take for granted – popping to the shops, to the cinema, going to the supermarket, a trip to a visitor attraction – has led to the drive for inclusion of an adult-sized changing bench and hoist in away from home accessible toilet provision.

Many potential users and their carers don’t know the facilities exist, so end up cutting a trip short to avoid a toilet trip, or they don’t go out at all.

Changing Places toilets were first devised a decade ago; approximately 850 now exist across the UK, in venues including leisure centres, tourist attractions, a handful of supermarkets, and even

Space to Change asks that just 5m2 is added to that standard wheelchair-accessible facility to enable inclusion of an adult-sized changing bench and hoist

Wetherspoons pubs. Provided in addition to conventional wheelchair-accessible toilets, a Changing Places facility should, under British Standards, deliver 12m2 of space, a peninsular toilet, washbasin, heightadjustable adult-sized changing bench and fixed track hoist.

Campaigners for Changing Places have found that many venues say they cannot install the facility because of the required space, and/or the cost of all the additional equipment (and potential loss of revenue from the allocation of the additional 12m2 floor space). Thus, the Space to Change campaign was born this year. It bridges the gap between conventional wheelchairaccessible toilets and the supplementary Changing Places. Space to Change builds on the Regulatory requirement that says even when only one WC is provided, it should be a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Space to Change asks that just 5m2 is added to that standard wheelchair-accessible facility to enable inclusion of an adult-sized changing bench and hoist. Already it is being positively received from retail brands and leading supermarkets, as a viable solution to their ability to accommodate specific customer needs without majorly altering existing outlets.

Clos-o-Mat is the only UK company with the in-house capability to advise on, help design, supply, install, commission and then service and maintain all the equipment required to create either a Changing Places or Space to Change facility.

Potential users of Changing Places and Space to Change toilets: 1.5m wheelchair users One in 10 people who have either bladder or bowel incontinence 1.5m people with a learning disability 1.2m people living with stroke 62,000 amputees 30,000 people with cerebral palsy 13,000 people with acquired brain injuries 8500 people with multiple sclerosis 500 people with motor neurone disease 8000 people with spina bifida 120,000 people with a stoma One in 10 adults morbidly obese 8 www.clos-o-mat.com * info@clos-o-mat.com ( 0161

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Rinnai’s gas-fired range of space heaters ideal for all sites Rinnai’s Energysaver range of fanned convection powered flue gas-fired space heaters are designed specifically for use in schools, community centres, libraries, conservatories, churches and other large spaces, where they have earned themselves great popularity with end users and installers.

Now with Rinnai’s new super energyefficient addition to the range, the Rinnai Energysaver 559FT, the company is leading the field in large interior space convector heating. Sporting a modern casing, the heaters blend into the background while offering high efficiencies and reduced running costs. Changes have been made to the operation board which is now a touch control pad sited on top of the appliance.

The unit is also supplied with a child lock to eliminate small hands tampering with

controls. The timer function and eco-mode are combined with the new unit’s ability to heat spaces fast. The 559FT has an input of 6.4kW and output of 5.2kW. The Rinnai Energysaver 309FT sports a similar casing and turns in net efficiencies of 88%. It has an input of 3.4kW and output of 2.92kW. Natural Gas usage has been pegged at 0.31m3, while LPG consumption is 0.26kg/hr.

Also available is the Energysaver 1004T with its impressive input of 11.6kW and outputs 10.23kW. It has energy efficiencies

of 96% under the guidance of Part L 2014.

This puts it in the top rank of space heaters in its class.

The 1004T heater is suitable for central timer control. This feature allows the building manager to run any number of Rinnai space heaters off a central time clock providing heat to the largest of spaces.

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Gaia provides advanced frost protection for prestigious driveway Johnson & Starley to offer NICEIC training package

Johnson & Starley has become the first manufacturer to offer a new training and assessment package from NICEIC for installers of ventilation systems.The course has been designed to assess installers against set criteria, formed from the relevant National Occupational Standards (NOS) and has been approved by Summit Skills. It runs over two days and comprises a theory and practical exam as part of the final assessment.

Paul Collins, Technical Services Manager at NICEIC, said: “Johnson & Starley is a name that installers of ventilation systems will all recognise and this partnership will benefit the industry immensely.”

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An intelligent frost-protection system from Gaia Climate Systems has been installed under the driveway of a luxury home in the centre of London. Gaia’s DEVI DTCE-30 frost-protection cables, mounted on D49 wire mesh, were installed under block paving on a 40m2 driveway in the fashionable Notting Hill district.The special twinconductor electric cable produces 30W of heat per linear metre to raise the surface temperature of the pavement sufficiently to melt ice or prevent standing water from freezing. Especially useful on steeplysloping surfaces, the system is invaluable for maintaining pedestrian safety and preventing vehicles from skidding or getting stuck. * info@gaia.co.uk

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BoilerMag’s industrial boiler filter enhanced with automatic air vent

BoilerMag has enhanced the BoilerMag XT industrial boiler filter to include an automatic air vent, which will greatly reduce the potentially damaging effects of air accumulating in a heating system. This useful development to BoilerMag’s industrial heating system filter enables the filter to be used as an air release point.

It will be of particular use to maintenance engineers and property owners, enabling them to ensure that heating systems are kept air-free. The fitting of the automatic air vent also enables the XT range to satisfy specification requests for ‘air and dirt’ separator requests. The new, improved BoilerMag is now available from branches of BSS and Pipe Centre branches. * service@boilermag.com

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Hauraton RECYFIX PRO channel runs installed at Scarles Yard car park, Norwich Scarles Yard comprises a purpose-built multi-storey car park of concrete frame construction, with ancillary integrated warehouse/workshop units located along its frontage. With three levels, the car park provides 823 spaces for Aviva employees during the working week and is open for public use on Saturdays and bank holidays.

The top level of the car park is drained with 453m of Hauraton RECYFIX PRO 100 – Type 75 channels, in various run lengths.

The channels are fitted with FIBRETEC HEELSAFE 9mm slot gratings with a loading class of C250. Made from PA-GF, the FIBRETEC grating will not rust and has a slot configuration specifically designed by Hauraton R & D engineers to enhance the flow of water into the channel. The slots are super smooth, elliptical openings with the moulded bars having slightly raised triangular

bosses along their outside edges. As well as providing an elegant appearance, the feature ensures surface water is directed into the slots. This configuration also helps eliminate any cross-flow over the grating, an important consideration for this project.

The RECYFIX channel component is made from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP) and has an intake cross section of 372cm2. The FIBRETEC gratings are factory fitted on all channels. PRO accessories include a trash box, foul air trap, mud

bucket, closed and DN 70/100 end caps.

Ken Burgess, Hauraton‘s Project Manager, comments: “As each one metre unit only weighed 3.4kg, the contractor, ATPS of Clacton-on-Sea, found the RECYFIX PRO channels with their FIBRETEC gratings easy to install in the concreted top level of the car park.”

8 www.drainage-projects.co.uk * janine.kennedy@hauraton.co.uk ( 01582 501380

Pressalit Care aligns with new ISO Standard 17966 Meisterstück Emerso makes UK debut at 100% Design Kaldewei Meisterstück Emerso, by Designer Arik Levy, will be showcased for the first time in the UK at 100% Design. The freestanding, fully enamelled Meisterstück Emerso bathtub has a high back rest and slightly rising edge which is like looking at a silk ribbon rolled in on itself. The bathtub is entirely made of Kaldewei’s superior steel enamel with seamless coating, flush-fitting waste cover and discreet overflow outlet.

The Meisterstück Emerso washstand is also available and fully complements the bathtub to create the perfect statement design in any bathroom.

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Pressalit Care has announced its alignment with the recently issued worldwide disability standard ISO 17966.The new standard addresses requirements and test methods for assistive personal hygiene products that support users with disabilities. Pressalit Care also participated in development of the standard as a member of the Assistive Products Technical Committee. Among the criteria covered by the committee were functionality requirements, load requirements and methods for testing products to meet specifications. ISO 17966:2016 specifies requirements and associated test methods for assistive products for personal hygiene that support users and which are intended by the manufacturer to alleviate or compensate for disability. * uk@pressalit.com ( 0844 880 6950

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All inclusive in the loo The advent of a new concept in ‘away from home’ accessible toileting has prompted industry expert Clos-o-Mat to help specifiers by publishing advisory guidance. The white paper – ‘Considerations in the Provision of Space to Change Wheelchair Accessible Toilets’ – has been written by Clos-o-Mat to clarify how the new facility sits within current legislation and good practice, between conventional wheelchair-accessible (Document M type) toilets and the ‘bigger and better’ Changing Places assisted accessible rooms. The document covers the rationale behind Space to Change, the technical requirements and how those integrate into Building Regulations Approved Document M, BS8300:2009, the Equality Act and the sector-specific Department of Health Health Building Note 00-02. * info@clos-o-mat.com

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The eight panel arrangement, using GEZE’s Manual Sliding Wall (MSW) with SmartGuide system and Pureline cover profile, is a seamless space divider with no metal surrounds

Pure class in sheer glass Customers to a luxury car dealership in Birmingham will be able to reflect on the best of its brands with the installation of a glazed manual sliding wall defining the Bentley and Lamborghini areas of its showroom.

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he eight panel arrangement, using GEZE’s Manual Sliding Wall (MSW) with SmartGuide system and Pureline cover profile, is a seamless space divider with no metal surrounds, which separates the two sales areas while maintaining an open feel.

The MSW was the ideal choice for Glassedge, which was commissioned to install the feature at Bentley Sytner in the city centre.

Fitted with 12mm clear, low-iron toughened glass, which minimises sun reflection and so allows as much light in to the showroom as possible, the installation also features GEZE’s Pureline, a silver anodised profile with a modern angled design. Each panel discretely locks into the next one via a floor locking device, which is completely hidden from view. Above, the recessed roller track further enhances the sleek appearance whilst the SmartGuide system enhances its functionality.

The manual sliding wall (MSW) also incorporates a swing door with a polished stainless steel handle – making the two areas of the showroom accessible to customers and staff – without interrupting the fluidity of the glazing. In total, the wall spans seven metres in width and three metres in height.

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The MSW system is easy to handle – when the wall is not needed, the panels can be pulled back into a parking space where they sit at a 90° angle – a real space saver which minimises impact upon the room or, as at Bentley Sytner, they are completely hidden away inside a wall cupboard.

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The overall effect is a contemporary, stylish finish which benefits from the light and airy feel needed for a showroom in which the cars themselves can take centre stage.

Kaz Spiewakowski, Managing Director of GEZE UK, said: “Our MSW system presents a fantastic solution for retailers who want to use their space creatively.

They can be used to open out or separate areas in shops, cafes, offices and hotels, as well as prestigious car showrooms.

We are delighted that Glassedge chose the MSW with Pureline profile in delivering its requirements for the Sytner showroom, where the quality of Bentley and Lamborghini vehicles can be seen in all their glory and benefit from the flow of natural light.”

Glassedge was delighted to have been specified by MCS Special Projects for this prestigious project and found the GEZE MSW sliding stacking design ideally suited to both its customer’s and client’s requirements.

Said Chris Beckett, Managing Director of Glassedge: “It was very easy to install and when in place, the effort required to move the individual panels was minimal.

“Glassedge will most definitely be using the GEZE MSW range again, as our company is very confident in the products’ quality, robustness of the materials used, plus the excellent personal service we received from both GEZE UK’s sales and technical support staff.”

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Sto helps create new London Archway Premier Inn The use of an eye-catching rainscreen facade solution from Sto has created the focal point for a major new £12m refurbishment project in London. StoVentec glass was used to remodel the exterior of a disused 1960s office building, which was converted into a 163-room Premier Inn hotel in the largest glass rainscreen project that Sto has ever completed in the UK. The original office block is one of three refurbished buildings which sit on a prominent site on London’s Archway Road.

“This is a key approach road into London and so we wanted to create something that was particularly high profile and dramatic,” says Alex Bailey of Axiom Architects.

This led to the selection of StoVentec Glass to create the impressive new facade for the building.The StoVentec panels offer an enormous range of design possibilities thanks to the wide range of size and RAL colour options, plus the availability of bespoke size, shape and screen-printed possibilities.

Working closely with Sto, Clarke Façades engineered a complete through-wall design which met a number of constraints. This involved prototype testing, structural engineering, design production and an ongoing process of reviews and revisions.

StoVentec Glass provides many different benefits for a project such as this. Apart from the ability to create this type of bespoke glass panel finish and bring design ideas to life, it creates a ventilated cavity which keeps the wall dry and allows it to breathe, while also delivering highly efficient insulation performance. The fully adjustable

nature of the supporting sub-construction can accommodate uneven substrates, and this allows the prefabricated panels to be installed quickly and easily without any need for wet trade involvement.

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Expona flooring makes a big splash at Surf Snowdonia

Expona Commercial PUR luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor were recently installed inside the visitor centre at the world’s first inland surfing lagoon, Surf Snowdonia Adventure Parc.

Approximately 700m² of Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tile flooring in the Weathered Country Plank design was installed in the Surf Side Café and shop inside the centre’s HUB Building.This rustic design features highlighted knots and emphasised grain detailing for an authentic timber effect.The on-trend collection of Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tiles includes 55 wood, stone and effects designs which are ideal for heavy commercial environments in the leisure sector where high levels of foot traffic are expected. * info@polyflor.com

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Saracen expands its finance portfolio with project for Clearwater Saracen Interiors has completed a contract to fit out corporate finance house, Clearwater International’s offices on Chandos Place, in the City of London, based on designs submitted at the tender stage.The work follows on from the successful handover of an earlier redesign project, completed for Clearwater in 2015.Work started in March and included the reconfiguration of meeting rooms, including the creation of a centralised and circular meeting room built from curved glass partitions to reflect the company logo, the installation of new floors and ceilings, new furniture, the design and fit of an open-plan kitchen and breakout area and the installation of a new air conditioning system. * enquiries@saraceninteriors.com

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Get wired for safety with KeeLine Kee Safety, a leading fall protection specialist, has redesigned its KeeLine Horizontal Lifeline system to allow easier installation on bitumen membrane roofs and provide an enhanced weathering solution. KeeLine is a wire-based horizontal lifeline system that has been designed to provide continuous fall protection. Fit for use in areas where guardrails are not suitable, the system allows roofers and contractors to safely work on the roof and provides a virtually invisible solution to carry out repairs, maintenance or inspection work. Installed as a permanent lifeline system, it offers uninterrupted access for up to three users across the whole roof, allowing them to freely move around the surface.

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S By having windows installed off site using the Sidey KitFix system, plots are secure from day one, minimising the risk of theft and arson on site minimising site delays and costs

Sidey SolarthermPlus off-site solution for Guernsey social housing estate The Grand Bouet new build social housing estate in Guernsey has been supplied with Sidey SolarthermPlus casement windows using an off-site solution to minimise delays and costs.

The Grand Bouet is a new build social housing estate in Guernsey for 80 environmentally-efficient houses

idey, a designer, manufacturer and installer of windows, doors, conservatories, bathrooms and kitchens, was contracted to supply and install its SolarthermPlus casement windows, in grey, at the Grand Bouet new build social housing estate in Guernsey for 80 environmentally-efficient houses.

SolarthermPlus was specified to meet a whole window U-value of 0.8W/m2K without the requirement for krypton gas filling of the triple glazing. Sidey’s SolarthermPlus delivered this performance without compromising on the sash opening sizes, commonly affected by the 50% increase in glass weight due to triple glazing.

Furthermore, all supplied glass was fully protected from scratches by Sidey’s unique Scratchguard glass protection system – a water-based, peelable, environmentallyfriendly coating, that can be fully recycled, for protecting windows and doors. Here, the liquid applied coating forms a skin tight barrier over the surface protecting it from scratches, abrasion, render, cement, plaster and construction site damage.

Prior to hand over the coating is simply peeled by hand, leaving the surface damage-free, looking and feeling like new.

It also eliminates the need to repair or replace damaged glass and reduces building cleaning costs.

Airtightness has been achieved for Grand Bouet’s installation using Sidey’s preferred airtightness membrane and closed cell expanding tape, reducing airtightness performance down to 0m3/hr/m2 at 50pa.

Grand Bouet’s windows were installed off site using Sidey’s unique KitFix system. The completed panels were stacked and banded as normal, with the panels craned into place, with the windows in under three minutes due to the unique sliding action of KitFix.

Measured benefit By having the windows installed off site using the Sidey KitFix system, the plots were secure from day one, minimising the risk of theft and arson on the site, therefore minimising site delays and costs.

Furthermore, no shipping of the windows to the island was required which resulted in a reduction in congestion and carbon footprint.

The client’s requirements for an environmentally-efficient scheme were easily met with Sidey’s energy-efficient, triple glazed SolarthermPlus windows, its skilled installers and Sidey’s know-how.

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Building Elements Marmox Thermoblock specified for low energy extension to Kent school Construction Expo returns to The Kent Event Centre

The Kent Event Centre welcomes Construction Expo back on Thursday 6th October. Run by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, it brings together construction professionals from across the South East and beyond, combining a free to attend exhibition, conference and large demonstration areas. 2015 saw over 3000 people attend, along with some of the UK’s largest contractors and with plans for more than 200 exhibitors this year, the Expo is set to be bigger and better.

The Expo will again have a full conference programme that combines keynote speakers tackling critical sector issues in practical, manageable ways, along with interactive workshops offering businesses actionable take-aways.

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The construction of a new extension to the teaching facilities at Glebe School in West Wickham, Kent, has featured the use of 140mm wide Marmox Thermoblock units, specified to carry the main structural envelope of the two-storey building.The incorporation of Thermoblocks at the wall-floor junction results in the virtual elimination of the heat loss at this cold bridge.Thermoblocks are ideally suited to this ‘fabric-first’ approach and are regularly used to address the problem of perimeter heat loss at both ground and upper floor levels in either timber frame or traditional masonry construction. In addition, tubes of Marmox Multibond adhesive were used for jointing the interlocking Thermoblocks. * sales@marmox.co.uk

( 01634 835290

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Laidlaw ready for business as new independent chapter begins Laidlaw is now fully re-established, just six months after it was re-launched as an independent business. Chairman Steve Lee said it is now successfully providing a range of exceptional architectural ironmongery products through a number of partners. He said: “Laidlaw has always enjoyed a fantastic reputation and now, as new owners, we are focusing on our strengths to ensure that our customers continue to receive excellent service and quality.”

Laidlaw has eight regional centres across the UK, with 130 staff who can provide an end-to-end service for all architectural ironmongery, balustrades that meet all the necessary Building Regulation and BS/EN recommendations. * philippa.hemsley@laidlaw.net

( 01902 600400

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More is more from Simpson Strong-Tie The 2016/17 edition of Simpson Strong-Tie’s flagship catalogue is here. Alongside the UK’s largest range of connectors for timber and masonry construction, sit over a dozen new products and several range extensions, including: post bases, i-joist hangers, angle brackets, structural screws and masonry ties. The catalogue is brimming with installation advice, performance characteristics and safe working loads. Sales Director, Jon Head, said: “We’ve really pushed the boat out to increase our core range, which, coupled with our rapid made-to-order service, we really can say that if we don’t have it – you don’t need it.” ‘Connectors for Timber and Masonry Construction’ can be downloaded via Simpson Strong-Tie’s website. * sgreenway@strongtie.eu

( 01827 255600

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Ancon Teplo reaches new heights Following recent fire tests at BRE Global, Ancon is pleased to confirm that its innovative basalt-fibre, low thermal conductivity wall ties, Teplo-BF and Teplo-L, offer 120-minute fire resistance, making them suitable for buildings of any height (subject to structural performance), in line with Building Regulations, Approved Document B. Officially accepting the BRE’s findings, the BBA has confirmed that the fire resistance of these ties will be updated from 60 to 120 minutes in the next issue of Ancon’s Agrément Certificate (14/5160, PS2 and PS3). This extended fire testing brings to an end the previous 18m building height restriction on these Teplo ties. * info@ancon.co.uk

( 0114 275 5224

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GAME goes for Moduleo

Leading video games and electronics retailer, GAME, recently renovated its Edinburgh and Aberystwyth stores, and opted for luxury vinyl flooring from Moduleo for both projects. These two locations are the first of many stores to have the Concrete stoneeffect flooring from the manufacturer’s innovative Transform collection, as a result of its natural appearance, durability and unparalleled design. Moduleo’s luxury vinyl flooring responds extremely well to wear and tear, is durable, and has a slip-resistance rating of R10. It is also very low-maintenance and almost effortless to clean, making it ideal for retail use.

8 www.moduleo.co.uk * salesuk@moduleo.com ( 01332 851500

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Building Elements Two-phase construction project completed after 10 weeks on site

An office complex has been delivered by the Portakabin Group after just 10 weeks on site following an investment of around £100m in new paper manufacturing facilities at Smurfit Kappa’s Townsend Hook paper mill. The scheme was constructed off site using a Yorkon building solution to bring the new facilities into use as fast as possible and allow the relocation of managers and engineers from a number of old brick buildings into a purpose-designed, modern and centralised office complex. The single-storey building was manufactured and partially fitted-out at the Portakabin Group’s manufacturing centre in York and craned into position in just a few days over two phases. * info@yorkon.co.uk

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Portakabin provides classrooms for 480 Edinburgh children When the Royal High School of Edinburgh had to be closed for urgent remedial building works, Portakabin responded with 16 classrooms to enable 480 children to resume their studies – and in just four days from the initial enquiry.The local Portakabin Hire Centre team provided the exceptionally fast response, sourcing 16 buildings for high-quality classrooms, transporting each building to the school, and putting in place external power connections to generators, emergency lighting, fire alarms and extinguishers and access steps and ramps.The Portakabin building solution allowed the school to reopen and, most importantly, with all children at Royal High School on their original site. * information@portakabin.co.uk

( 0845 401 0010

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Kerakoll products ‘perfect’ for UK Tiles Direct When UK Tiles Direct refurbished a Nissan showroom it chose Kerakoll products, as the very low VOC emissions meant there was no health risk to staff and customers in the still-open showroom. UK Tiles Direct removed existing tiles to find that most of the old adhesive had stayed on the floor.

This necessitated priming with Primer A Eco and levelling with Keratech Eco R10 self-levelling compound. David Burgess, Managing Director of UK Tiles Direct, said: “It flows fantastically, giving us a lovely flat floor.After 12 hours of drying, we could start the porcelain tile installation.” H40 Eco Rapid adhesive was also used to lay the tiles.

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Harmer donates floor drains to help local apprentices

Pendock columns greet patients at Ashford hospital

A new private healthcare facility has been completed with architects choosing Pendock to supply column casings, which flank the reception desk and another check-in point.

The Pendock column casings add their own element of elegance in the design of the two reception areas. Making a clear visual statement as well as concealing the much more mundane structural columns, the casings have been supplied in a traditional Egger Alabaster colour, with black laminate recessed collars around their bases. One pair was fabricated to stand 3.6m in height, while the ones either side of the main reception measure 3300 and 2550mm tall.

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Harmer Building Drainage has donated stainless steel shower drains to training provider CP Assessments for demonstrations when teaching students how to install grated drainage into wetrooms.“It’s always nice to give a little something back,” says Wayne Willmott, National Sales Manager for Harmer. “So, when we were asked to supply some drainage products to help teach future contractors and installers, we were more than happy to contribute.” Harmer Drainage is part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS) – the new name in integrated water management. It’s one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of building drainage products. * info@alumascwms.co.uk

( 0808 100 2008

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Brett Landscaping leads industry with BIM registered products

Brett Landscaping has announced that its range of high-quality commercial hard landscaping products has now been listed on the National BIM Library, making the company one of the industry’s earliest adopters of BIM (building information modelling) technology.These BIM objects can be sourced for free through the National BIM Library, an online resource for building products that have been BIM registered.This library now includes many of Brett Landscaping’s popular commercial products.The information held within BIM is invaluable to everyone involved in a building project, especially to the contractor when it comes to ensuring the efficient management of the construction phase and BIM level 2 compliance. * landscapinginfo@brett.co.uk ( 0845 6080 577 8 wwww.brettpaving.co.uk/knowledge-hub

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LEVATO MONO porcelain paver system The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring technology; enabling the specification of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised flooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

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