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Flexible structures Innovative concept offers temporary solution

Building access safe and secure in sensitive environments

Attention to detail new super hospital gets the finishing touches

Intelligent solutions making space in existing school facilities

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A new concept in temporary housing has been created in the Netherlands, which designers say could be adapted to provide much-needed affordable housing in the UK. See page 26

Welcome. . .

To celebrate the UK’s 85% reduction in fatal accidents since the introduction of the Health and Safety at Work Act in 1974, the country’s leading health and safety bodies have recently united with the launch of Health & Safety Week 2014. Coinciding with this year’s Safety & Health Expo, the celebration marked the achievements of companies that have put safety at the forefront of their sustainability and CSR initiatives.

As the campaign builds momentum, it is hoped the industry will focus its attention on the next challenge – the reduction of deaths from work related illnesses. According to the organisers of this annual exhibition and conference – and the driving force behind the week – too many people die each year from illnesses that they have developed as a result of their work. It is therefore imperative to encourage employers to ensure a worker’s life is not put in unnecessary danger.

The risk of working with asbestos, for example, has been the subject of many discussions and the awareness is gradually improving; yet there are still questions unanswered. In this month’s issue, Derisk UK asks whose duty is it to manage asbestos in domestic premises? Turn to page 24 to find out more.

Other highlights include a look inside the new Dean Street Express – a walk-in selfservice sexual health clinic in the heart of London’s Soho. Led by interior specialist PENSON, the project is certainly one of a kind. The bold and bright scheme, combined with the latest automated services, makes this new centre a refreshing and inviting facility, allowing patients to feel at ease. For more information about this radical clinic, turn to page 30.

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06 News A round up of the latest industry news including charity events, awarded contracts, show partnerships and responses to timely construction announcements.

08 Upfront Hounslow Council in west London, has begun a multi-million pound expansion and improvement programme to deliver much-needed school places.

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18 Talking Point

22 Flooring

In sensitive environments like hospitals and mental health units, site managers have to consider the safety and security of their patients as part of their duty of care.

David Kemp, Sustainability Manager at Procure Plus and Re:allies, discusses the current state of play and possible next steps to support the sector in its mission to reduce domestic energy consumption.

Global building products manufacturer Sika has a range of high performance resin floor systems, suitable for the most demanding of educational environments.

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20 Leisure

24 Health & Safety

Located in the centre of the city, The Theater Tower Building’s new facade concept utilises hydro-formed etalbond, designed to create an architecturally striking skin.

The £31m Olympia Sports Centre is making waves around Dundee’s waterfront boasting four flumes and a 50m six-lane FINA standard competition pool complete with 4m deep diving section.

Regulations require duty holders to manage the risks from asbestos in ‘Non-Domestic Premises’, but where does that leave those that manage domestic housing stock?

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26 Modular Buildings

34 Doors, Windows & Balustrades

A new concept in temporary housing has been created in the Netherlands in an innovative project, which designers say could be adapted to provide muchneeded affordable housing in the UK.

As Bristol’s £430m Southmead ‘super hospital’ prepares to open, attention has turned from the construction project itself to the finishing touches that complete this showpiece NHS hospital.

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38 Education

PENSON profiles its latest project – a walk-in self service sexual health clinic with a design inspired by the aesthetics and themes of its local Soho district.

P C Henderson, manufacturer of Sliding Gear Systems, advises how space can be reconfigured intelligently in existing school facilities.

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42 BIM

45 Product Showcase

Steve Matner of Hager UK discusses the current challenges that housing associations and local authorities are facing regarding welfare and funding reforms.

Dr Martyn Kenny, Director of Sustainability, Lafarge Tarmac discusses the importance of BIM Objects for heavy materials in the context of the 2016 Government target and the sustainability agenda.

A dedicated focus of industry news, products and case studies to help architects and specifiers make informed choices when planning their building project.

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News

Wales' first Passivhaus School obtains approval Carmarthenshire County Council Planning Committee today released the official result that a pioneering merger of Burry Port Schools is to be given the green light, following a compelling proposal and plans submitted by lead architects, Architype and the WRW Group.

Set to become the first Welsh Passivhaus and brettstapel school buildings in Wales, the amalgamation unites the town’s infant and junior schools, accommodating a total of 210 pupils and a 30-space nursery class on the existing Elkington Road site, under the common name of ‘Burry Port Community Primary’.

The approved addition has predominantly been designed for use by key-stage two pupils, and comprises of four new classrooms, as well as two further teaching spaces, a staff and meeting room, and sanitary facilities. In addition, landscape architects Mackley Davis has taken the outdoor areas into special consideration within their landscape proposal. A sensory garden aims to establish an ambiance with the children, engaging them with their newly designed environment.

London hospitals wear hearts on their green sleeves Forward-thinking hospitals in London have recently piloted BRE’s new BREEAM In-Use (BIU) scheme for the healthcare sector with excellent results, demonstrating their commitment to healthier patient & staff environments, lower running costs & sustainable buildings and management practices.

As part of an on-going campaign on green issues across the whole of the NHS (www. nhssustainabilityday.co.uk) both Bart’s & Great Ormond Street Hospitals have recently piloted the BREEAM In-Use methodology on their buildings.

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BREEAM In-Use is designed to support building managers, owners and occupiers in reducing the running costs and improving the environmental performance of their existing non-domestic buildings. Recently adapted for the healthcare sector, BIU allows clients to find out how well they are doing currently in terms of sustainability and then have a clear pathway for improvements.

“The major benefit is to the Trusts in terms of running costs and the patients in terms of a more comfortable, healthy environment in which they can heal and recover. Surely this kind of assessment can only be a good thing for patients and this has been recognised

by Bart’s & Great Ormond Street Hospitals,” said James Fisher, who leads the Existing Buildings Team within BREEAM.

Brewster Bye to deliver 935 affordable homes Leeds-based Brewster Bye is reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s leading architecture practices operating in the affordable housing sector after winning contracts to deliver 935 affordable homes over the next 12 months.

Brewster Bye works across all sectors of the property industry but its work in the affordable housing sector has been a major growth area recently. In the last two years alone, the firm has worked on more than 1000 affordable homes on behalf of housing associations throughout the UK. This trend looks set to continue following a number of new contract wins including 54 new affordable homes at Hob Moor in York on behalf of Yorkshire Housing and a new development in Northwich that consists of 42 units for Strategic Team Group. In April, planning permission was also granted for a £5.8m development that will consist of 47 new homes on Maltings Road in Halifax that will be developed by Home Group.

Earlier this month Brewster Bye won the prestigious residential category at the RICS East Midlands Awards, for its work on

Greenwich Gardens in Derby. The innovative scheme consists of 98 one and two bedroom apartments for older people as well as being a valuable community facility with a restaurant, lounge, bistro cafe, library and fitness centre.

GCS to announce 2015 construction pipeline The third annual Government Construction Summit, the UK’s most important annual construction event, will take place in London this July to announce what the government envisages for the construction industry to help stimulate and grow the economy over the coming year – ahead of the 2015 general election.

The one day event will see Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Peter Hansford, Government Chief Construction Adviser, Sir David Higgins, Chairman of HS2, Lord Young, Enterprise Adviser to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Michael Fallon MP, Minister of State for Business and Energy, Lord Deighton, Commercial Secretary to the Treasury and Andrew Wyllie, Chief Executive of Costain address attendees to provide the construction sector with an update on the Government Industrial Strategy and issues around it including spend and sustainability.

ISG hosts Transformational Change Debate ISG has teamed up with the British Council of Offices (BCO) and Trafford Council to host a wide-ranging debate focusing on how transformational change in the public sector is affecting the demands of the built environment.

Held at Trafford Town Hall in Greater Manchester, ISG’s North West Debate was attended by a broad spectrum of delegates, with 45 attendees representing a number of public and private sector organisations, including local authorities, universities, architecture practices, consultants and main contractors.

News Following a welcome from ISG, the event featured three case studies from public sector organisations that have faced significant transformational challenges and cultural shift; Bolton Council, Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council and Trafford Council. The forum provided an impetus for debate on the current and future implications of these trends on large public sector organisations and their constantly evolving property requirements.

Work starts on new sports centre Work has started on the University of Derby’s new £10.8m sports centre at its Kedleston Road site.

The new multi sports centre, which will be open to students, staff and other community organisations, has been designed and engineered to be built into the natural slope of the site, which retains the existing rugby pitch next to Kedleston Road in Derby.

The centre will enable users to stay fit, active and healthy thanks to its impressive facilities which include eight badminton courts, sports hall, gym furnished with the latest equipment, dance studio, squash courts and a climbing wall.

Derby-based contractor, G F Tomlinson has been awarded the project. Barry Sewards, Group Chairman, said: “We are really excited to work on this project and thank the University for giving us an opportunity to create such a fantastic new facility in Derby. This new centre will be visually appealing with a green curved roof and will be built within the existing grass bank, minimising its visual impact on the environment.

Evergreen funding awarded to Chester scheme The North West Evergreen Fund, Evergreen, has provided Muse

Developments with a £4.8m development loan to part fund its 70,000ft2 first phase of the City Place scheme in Chester – a scheme that will deliver thousands of new jobs to the local area. The new loan was structured by CBRE’s Investment Advisory team.

Muse has also secured a further £1.4m grant funding from the European Regional Development Fund for the development.

City Place is a 3.5 acre development site, which will form Chester’s new Central Business District as part of the wider Central Business Quarter.

Muse Developments was granted planning permission for the first phase of City Place in March 2013, which will ultimately provide a six-storey BREEAM ‘Excellent’ office building on the land adjacent to Chester railway station. The development will be complemented by the public realm, which will link it to the station and Shropshire Union Canal.

Local Health Partnership wins regeneration award

Community Health Benefit category of RICS and was shortlisted for a further three awards at the North West Construction Awards.The RICS Awards showcase the more inspirational regional initiatives and developments in land, property, construction and the environment. The awards are decided based on the impact the project has on the community, how the end user feels about the scheme and what makes it stand out from the rest.

City landmark reaches completion Work has now completed at Nottingham One, the most iconic residential development seen in the city for decades.

The city’s most talked about mixed-use development project, which comprises 237 apartments and 55,000ft2 of office space, has already attracted eager buyers and overseas investors.

Nottingham One, situated off Canal Street, is a pivotal part of the city’s regeneration plans and is a major focal point along one of the main arterial routes in and out of the city.

Construction firm Willmott Dixon has brought the landmark waterside development to completion – with apartments and commercial space being marketed by FHP Living.

Willmott Dixon started on site in February 2013, turning the site into an exciting waterside scheme that had always been intended for the city.

Residential sales at the site have been booming since the release of 73 apartments in the Terrace and Pavilion in October, more than 75% have been sold or are currently under offer.

Liverpool and Sefton Health Partnership (LSHP) has won the regeneration category at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) North West awards.

LSHP along with construction partners Galliford Try and architects IBI Taylor Young, were presented with the award following their work on Kensington’s Neighbourhood Health Centre on Edge Lane, Liverpool.

The development was delivered by LSHP as part of the NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) programme, to create a modern, innovative health and community facility.

Kensington’s Neighbourhood Health Centre was also shortlisted in the

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Upfront

Pick Everard will be working on a total of 40 projects at a combined value of more than ÂŁ150m

Collaborative delivery Local authorities across the UK are coming under increasing pressure to meet a rising demand for school places. Hounslow Council in west London, has begun a multi-million pound expansion and improvement programme to deliver those much-needed facilities. Allan Cowie, Director at Pick Everard, comments on the well advanced programme and the subsequent community regeneration within the borough.

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hilst rising demand for school places is not unique to London, the country’s capital is coming under increasing stress as population levels continue to rise. The recession has also had a notable impact. More and more people are choosing to remain in the capital due to the higher number of job opportunities available to them compared with the regions, and the number of children being educated privately has reduced, putting additional strain on the state education system.

In December 2012, Hounslow Council penned a deal with multi-disciplinary management and design partnership, Pick Everard to provide project and cost management and design services under the Government Procurement Services Framework, to deliver multiple new primary, secondary and special education needs school places over a five year period within challenging cost parameters.

Unique challenges

Providing excellent facilities to local people is a key strand of the work being undertaken by Pick Everard

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Pick Everard will be working on a total of 40 projects at a combined value of more than ÂŁ150m, including a range of primary, secondary and special education needs schools. The projects will involve a series of expansions and feasibility studies, the majority of which will be completed during a five year period.

The programme began in January 2013, with work commencing on 10 schools initially, ready for the new intake of pupils in September 2014. Work at the

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following schools is due for completion in July; Norwood Green Infant and Nursery, Norwood Green Junior, Springwell Infant & Nursery, Springwell Junior, Sparrow Farm Infant and Nursery, Sparrow Farm Junior School, Feltham Hill Infant & Nursery, Feltham Hill Junior, Grove Park Primary and Crane Park Primary.

Unlike many traditional school expansion

and improvement projects, these schools have presented the borough and Pick Everard with a series of unique acoustic challenges due to their location under the flight path for Heathrow Airport. At its busiest times, approximately one plane a minute lands or takes off at the airport – a challenge which has been relished by the firm.

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The programme for Hounslow began in January 2013, with work commencing on 10 schools initially

Before work began on site, Pick Everard’s expert acousticians conducted a series of detailed surveys at each school to determine exactly what impact the aircraft noise has on each site and what measures must be employed to mitigate this to provide a high quality learning environment.

A ‘heavy weight’ construction strategy is used to ensure that buildings are sufficiently soundproofed to minimise the impact of plane noise in learning spaces, in addition to improved window specifications including triple glazing.

In addition to issues with soundproofing, providing sufficient ventilation to learning spaces where you cannot simply open the windows, has given engineers another challenge to overcome. Pick Everard has taken a ‘fabric first’ approach with its design and ventilation strategies – similar to that used when adopting a PassivHaus standard – to ensure the minimisation of energy expenditure and CO2 levels.

A series of sophisticated heat recovery ventilation systems have been installed at the majority of schools, which allow for the mechanical supply of fresh air and improve environmental control, helping to reduce the building’s CO2 emissions and enhancing energy credentials.

In those schools where a single-storey extension has been installed, the

Providing excellent facilities to local people is a key strand of the work being undertaken by Pick Everard

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A ‘heavy weight’ construction strategy is used to ensure that buildings are sufficiently soundproofed

Community regeneration As well as providing a number of muchneeded school places across Hounslow, Pick Everard is committed to enriching the communities within which it is working.

Community regeneration is an important part of this schools programme as both the local authority and Pick Everard strive to give something back to local people in

addition to excellent education facilities.

For example, it is hoped that planned sports facilities at school projects within the borough will be available for wider community use outside of school hours in addition to pupils and teachers during term time.

Providing excellent facilities to local people is a key strand of the work being undertaken by Pick Everard, with a focus on benefitting not only school children but their families and the areas in which they live. Future school projects involving Pick Everard will also work hard to benefit their surrounding areas and cement education at the heart of local communities.

2016 and beyond Work on the initial 10 schools is due for completion in July, with additional places already required for September this year, but Pick Everard is already looking to the future. Indeed, feasibility studies have already been completed for schools needed for September 2016 and even beyond that. The second phase of the schools programme will commence later this summer, at a combined value of £30m with schools to be completed by

September 2015.

Pick Everard boasts a wealth of experience in the education sector, particularly within the Greater London area. During the past four years alone, the firm has completed an impressive 176 school projects within the M25 – equivalent to around one per working week. This programme is of major significance to Pick Everard and has allowed the firm to take advantage of the national experience it has in delivering projects to the education sector.

Having carried out work across several boroughs in London at a range of primary, secondary and special education needs schools, Pick Everard was perfectly placed to undertake this challenging programme of expansion and improvement in Hounslow.

Beginning in the London Borough of Richmond, where the firm completed ten primary school expansions and five master plans, Pick Everard has worked on a series of significant education projects in London.

These include the £2.8m expansion of Hampton Wicks Infants School in Richmond upon Thames, which provided additional teaching accommodation to

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concrete soffits, required for acoustic attenuation, have been exposed internally to allow for the use of a night cooling system. By passing air over the concrete used within the ceiling overnight, a cold thermal mass is created which helps to cool the building throughout the following day, mitigating the need for air conditioning.

Pick Everard has also adopted a standardised design process, aimed at improving the environmental credentials of the entire project – something which is key due to requirements laid out by the London Plan for buildings of more than 1000m2 in size to meet BREEAM standards. These innovative construction techniques and energy efficient ventilation strategies, ensure the provision of high quality learning environments for children’s education.

Pick Everard has been able to deliver cost effective, innovative and extremely high quality design solutions

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facilitate the expansion from 2FE to 3FE on a highly constrained site. Once again, this was a scheme delivered to extremely tight timescales which presented the firm with challenges to overcome.

Other significant projects within London include a £16m scheme to meet Richmond’s need to accommodate a growing demand for additional school places by expanding primary and secondary schools in the borough. The firm has also worked on school projects in areas such as Croydon, Bromley, Enfield and Hillingdon amongst others.

Pick Everard’s work on all these projects has assisted them into being able to provide innovative design solutions within challenging parameters, delivering to tight timescales and budgets for the London Borough of Hounslow during this substantial programme.

By focussing on a standardised design strategy for the schools, the firm has been able to deliver efficiencies in both time and money across the programme in Hounslow.

And by analysing a range of appropriate construction methods against a back drop of very challenging geographic constraints, Pick Everard has been able to deliver cost effective, innovative and extremely high quality design solutions.

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The £2.8m expansion of Hampton Wicks Infants School in Richmond upon Thames has provided additional teaching accommodation

By focussing on a standardised design strategy for the schools, the firm has been able to deliver efficiencies

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Healthcare

Patient security Bradley Woodlands Hospital is a 23-bed care home facility, designed to provide a high standard of care for patients

In sensitive environments like hospitals and mental health units, site managers have to consider the safety and security of their patients as part of their duty of care. Specifying poor quality products may have a detrimental effect, therefore it is imperative to source correctly from the outset.

P600 patented six-pin cylinders were specified to provide robust, cost effective high security, with the capability to handle complex masterkey systems on one key profile.

Based on a patented new pin technology, with specially designed wings and two tips on each pin, the P600 affords protection against bumping and picking, as well as the flexibility to be used both internally and externally on an application, all at a very competitive price point.

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Reliable systems

SSA ABLOY Security Solutions, a division of ASSA ABLOY has a wealth of experience when it comes to securing healthcare projects, particularly when supplying products for mental health facilities, where it has a proven record of carefully balancing access control requirements and security at a range of psychiatric units.

ASSA, supplied products for a learning disability hospital near Grimsby. Bradley Woodlands Hospital is a 23-bed care home facility, designed to provide a high standard of care for patients detained under the Mental Health Act. The facility provides a range of small, gender-specific apartments, which allow recovery to be delivered in a domestic environment.

Working closely with Lincoln Security Locksmiths and the hospital to ensure that patient and visitor access and freedom was considered along with security, ASSA’s

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Sean Falkinder, Sales Development Manager, at Lincoln Security, says: “We have worked in the past with the hospital provider, Lighthouse Healthcare, so it was crucial to ensure that we installed quality products that would be durable and reliable for the hospital, in order to maintain our good relationship with them.

“The masterkey system will allow the hospital’s residents to uphold the freedom and privacy of their own home, with the assurance that staff can still gain access to their rooms, helping to manage risk behaviours with individuals.

“I particularly like how the whole key neck locates within the plug; making the risk of key snapping less likely where there are deep cuts on the key.”

Simon Wilson, Regional Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY UK, says: “We have gained extensive experience in the

healthcare sector, including securing largescale public sector buildings and other mental health facilities. We are pleased that locksmiths such as Lincoln Security are employing our capabilities.”

UNION, also worked with Lincoln Security to supply its KeyULTRA masterkey system for over 800 doors at a medium secure psychiatric unit in Leicester.

Founded in 1983, Arnold Lodge, part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare, was one of the UK’s first purpose built medium secure units to become operational. The unit provides an in-patient Forensic Psychiatric Service to adults who are unable to be treated through General Psychiatric Services, working closely with the Criminal Justice System.

Lincoln Security installed 800 of UNION’s KeyULTRA masterkey cylinders, throughout the development, to help manage the facility’s security and access control requirements.

In addition, to standard single and double Euro Profile cylinders, euro thumbturn with clutch release functionality were also installed at Arnold Lodge for added patient safety.

Ideal for mental health applications, the clutch release function prevents a patient from barricading themselves in their room.

The clutch is disengaged by inserting a key from the outside, granting access to authorised, key-holding personnel, regardless of whether the door is locked or being held from the inside.

Jason Healy, Project Manager for security specialists, Lincoln Security, said:

An East Sussex hospital features a number of Trimec’s ES8000 V-Locks, on both interior and exterior doors of the unit

Healthcare “Nottinghamshire Healthcare was keen to upgrade its existing UNION system, and having previously worked with KeyULTRA, I was confident it was the best system for a project with such rigorous demands.

“UNION’s ability to deliver the high number of cylinders with specialist functions in a relatively short space of time, combined with its quality British manufacturing were key factors in its specification. This enabled us to deliver and install a fit for purpose system, on time and on budget.”

Simon Wilson, Regional Sales Manager for UNION, adds: “Working alongside a highly respected security company, like Lincoln Security, we were able to supply a patent protected masterkey system that is tailored to fit the needs of the facility.”

KeyULTRA is a 6 pin masterkey cylinder that possesses one of the longest patents on the market, lasting until 2028, meaning that the cylinder and keys cannot be copied. Designed with reliability and durability in mind, KeyULTRA has been tested to 500,000 cycles and also has over half a million key differs. It has received the highest grades for key related security and attack resistance in relation to BS EN 1303:2005 when used in conjunction with a security escutcheon.

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of the art facilities for people who need mental health support in a safe environment and meets the latest national standards for security, privacy and dignity.

Based in East Sussex, the hospital features a number of Trimec’s ES8000 V-Locks, on both interior and exterior doors of the unit. Specified thanks to the reliability of the high torque motorised bolt which secures the door, with the V-shaped strike plate pulling the door to align with the lock, the ES8000 also accounts for patient safety.

Trimec’s ES8000 V-Locks are integrated into an access control system, that enables focused management of access to each area (including patients to have manage their own access to their own bedroom area allowing for a degree of autonomy) while ensuring staff and patient safety and security by restricting access where necessary.

David Edwards, of Hafele Architectural Ironmongers, says: “We specified Trimec’s V-locks for their reliability. The locks reduce the risk of an electromechanical lock failing to engage, prohibiting unwarranted entry into restricted areas.

“The anti-ligature door furniture, combined with the comprehensive CCTV camera system and a number of other features ensures that the hospital staff are able to keep all users of the building safe at all times. Trimec’s V-locks fit into these security considerations and everything in the unit was designed with staff and patient wellbeing in mind.”

Simon Wilson, Regional Sales Manager for ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, says: “The hospital met a growing demand for mental health services in the area. This was a project with more safety and security considerations than most, but thanks to Hafele’s vast experience and knowledge, we were able to work together to meet the considerations with a product to suit.”

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Trimec, supplied products for a state-of-theart development, at a secure mental health unit in Sussex. The new centre is a £15m 45-bed expansion of the existing medium secure mental health unit. It provides state

Trimec’s ES8000 V-Locks are integrated into an access control system, that enables focused management of access to each area

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The building’s new facade concept utilises hydro-formed etalbond, designed to create an architecturally striking skin

The Theater Tower Building in Amstelveen, Netherlands, has recently been the subject of a major restoration and renovation, masterminded by Benthem Crouwel Architects. Located in the centre of the city and dating back to 1975, the building's new facade concept utilises hydro-formed etalbond, designed to create an architecturally striking skin.

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odern theater demands sophisticated equipment and a lot of space for stage design.

The height of the old theater building was extended and the internal space reconfigured to a ceiling height of 7m so that new scenography equipment, ladders, gangways, nettings, and light support beams could be accommodated.

The Tower building envelope used a ventilated facade support system, which allows full air recirculation between the facade and the insulated substructure and much improved building energy performance. The substructure is made out of pre-cast concrete slabs which are supported by a steel frame. The outer skin of the facade consists of aluminium composite panels etalbond, with a fire retardant core and are coated with a 3-layer PVDF coating for superior weathering resistance.

The cassette dimensions are 1.5 x 1.5m, where a spherical shape has been hydroformed. Etalbond panels are supported by

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a hanging ventilated facade system that allowed fast installation and reinforced the aesthetic vision of the architect. Hydroforming is a manufacturing process that applies hydraulic pressure on the panel which sits on a female mold of a given shape, in this case half a sphere.

ELVAL COLOUR is a leading European coated aluminium manufacturer, established in 1981. A subsidiary of the ELVAL Group, the aluminium processing and trading division of VIOHALCO, the company has two manufacturing sites in Greece with state of the art equipment and employs 145 people.

More than 98% of sales are exported to a total of 60 countries. The company manufactures and sells a complete range series of coated aluminium products for the building envelope.

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Talking Point

Going for green Householders could claim over £1000 on improvements such as new boilers, insulation and windows

Energy efficiency remains front of mind for Registered Providers (RPs) following the 2014 Budget. There have been many schemes introduced by the Government to assist with their 'flagship' energy efficiency retrofit initiative, Green Deal, but these do not exist without their own specific disadvantages.

David Kemp, Sustainability Manager at Procure Plus and Re:allies, discusses the current state of play.

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nergy Company Obligation (ECO) was introduced in 2013 to complement the Green Deal and as a successor to the Community Energy Savings Programme (CESP). The scheme places increased legal obligations on the UK’s large energy providers to deliver measures that improve efficiency for domestic energy users. ECO was also designed specifically with hard to treat homes and vulnerable consumer groups in mind. RPs were ideally placed to access the Carbon Emissions Reduction Obligation (CERO) element of ECO which supported installations of Solid Wall Insulation (SWI) measures.

The Government also launched the Green Deal (GD) Cashback scheme in January 2013 to help address energy consumption in UK housing stock and support uptake

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of Green Deal. Available to home owners, private renters and registered providers, the scheme enabled users to claim back money on their energy related home improvements. After completing a Green Deal Advice Report (GDAR) and obtaining quotes from Green Deal Providers (GDP) for the work, householders could claim over £1000 on improvements such as new boilers, insulation and windows.

The main disadvantages related to the GD Cashback scheme for RPs are restrictions on cost, time and provider choice. The user must pay to have the GDAR report carried out, which then takes time to complete. Alongside this, the choice of providers who can carry out the work is limited solely to companies that are approved by the Green Deal scheme.

However, changes to ECO which were

announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget Statement in December 2013, including reducing the CERO obligation and allowing cheaper cavity and loft insulation measures to count towards CERO targets, mean that RPs that were once set to receive funding for SWI schemes are now caught short as funders choose to walk away or significantly alter the offers that had once been available.

Proposed solutions The Government has recognised the inadequacies associated with both existing schemes and has attempted to remedy them through first changes to GD Cashback and then the creation of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF), which is due to go live imminently.

However, it can’t be denied that there are many similarities between GD Cashback and GDHIF. As with GD Cashback, funding is on offer to those implementing energy improvements in their properties but the options available to receive this are restricted. Through GDHIF, funding may only be accessed for SWI and/or at least two other measures in a bid to diversify the improvements being made

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and achieve efficiencies via multiple means, rather than through one single tactic such as installation of a new boiler or double glazing.

Incentives available through GDHIF include payments to the value of 75% of SWI installation costs (a maximum of £6000) which represents an increase of 50% on what was previously offered through the Green Deal.

For the two measure bundle, 100% of funding to the maximum value of £1000 is available for two or more approved solutions or systems including: condensing gas boiler (on mains gas); fan-assisted storage heaters; double/triple glazing and cavity wall insulation. Homeowners are then offered additional monetary incentives depending on the nature of the works undertaken and duration of residence within the property.

Regardless of the type of resident, all measures installed must be recommended on the basis of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) which is less than 24 months old or a GDAR report.

measures. However, given the maximum funding available, GDHIF is unlikely to kick-start SWI schemes we’ve seen stall in recent months. It is, at this stage, certainly not the solution required for effective funding of large scale energy improvement works.

Standard practice RPs have come under fire for apparently utilising all funding schemes available with little regard for the long term benefits or efficiencies at stake. However, the manner in which these incentive schemes are marketed to RPs means they are understandably doing their best to secure as much funding as possible to alleviate the financial burden of combatting fuel poverty, as well as improving the health and wellbeing of their tenants.

RPs must not be underestimated as they’ve proven through asset management programmes such as Decent Homes that they’ve the capability to improve their stock in a prescribed time-frame and within budget.

Looking ahead, it’s crucial that RPs look beyond the financial incentives and implement carefully considered schemes which achieve long-term goals, benefit tenants, and reduce energy consumption.

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the threshold of EUR 200,000 (approx. £160,000) over three fiscal years due to the requirements of the EU State Aid De Minimis Regulation.

Furthermore, because GDHIF is covered by this legislation, if an RP is receiving over £160,000 in other state aid over a three year period, they may not be able to claim at all. The Feed in Tariff (FIT), Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and Social Housing Grant were all counted as state aid for GD Cashback and may do so again for GDHIF. Therefore, it is advisable that RPs seek legal consultation on where they stand on this particular regulation.

The ability to go direct to the Green Deal Installer without having to go through a Green Deal Provider is nevertheless an important development and frees up valuable resource across RPs. Most contractors working with RPs on this type of work will already be Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 2030 and Green Deal accredited, allowing RPs to conduct their own procurement exercises either through Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) compliant frameworks or via their own systems.

GDHIF could be a welcome source of funding for those with no state aid concerns, no ECO (as GDHIF cannot be claimed with ECO) and with relatively small programmes of energy efficiency

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Effects on RPs Despite the incentives presented through GDHIF, it too is not without its flaws.

For example, as with GD Cashback, the amount of money that RPs can claim from multiple GDHIF vouchers must not exceed

ECO places increased legal obligations on the UK's large energy providers to deliver measures that improve efficiency for domestic energy users

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Leisure

The toddler pool has been designed with a large play structure with multiple interactive sprays and jets

Dundee makes a splash The £31m Olympia Sports Centre is making waves around Dundee's waterfront boasting four flumes and a 50m six-lane FINA standard competition pool complete with 4m deep diving section, a large free-form wave pool and a separate toddlers' pool. The complex also houses a gym and a cafe.

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he Olympia’s pool has a 15.4 x 11.3m moveable floor system which can be raised or lowered for training sessions or aqua-fitness classes.

There is separate seating for competitors and spectators and the pool can also be split into two via a traversable boom system; a submersible boom can section off the diving pit; and there are two disabled access platform systems to assist bathers with mobility impairment.

There are four exhilarating GRP tubular water flumes ranging in diameter and resultant ride speeds; three of these terminate within poolside aquacatches but the fourth, nicknamed ‘the

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Cannonball’, terminates at 3.5m above the diving section of the main competition pool. This was designed to replicate the slide in the original Dundee Olympia built in the 1960s. To enhance the flumes, there are a number of sensations including crystal clear tube sections, daylight rings and a ‘Splash Encounters’ system which projects 3D images onto a mist within the tube; users choose an image that will appear in front of them as they descend – one of the options is a shark’s widen open mouth! This technology is unique in the UK. The wave pool contains a pneumatically operated wave machine providing a

number of exciting wave patterns which run to the beach area of the pool. In addition, this pool contains a river ride system and various water features such as base geysers, water cannon and sprays.

The toddler pool has been designed with a large play structure with multiple interactive sprays, jets, a small tubular slide and a large tipping bucket. There are also a number of additional water attractions to keep the children busy.

Dedicated water systems F T Leisure was responsible for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all the water treatment and filtration systems, the water supplies to all features and flumes, the wave machine, the river ride, the moveable floor system, the traversable and submersible booms, the disabled access platforms and the innovative control systems.

Each of the pools has dedicated

Leisure water treatment and filtration systems located in the expansive basement plant rooms. The filtration system is based on traditional medium rate pressure sand filtration; water treatment is via sodium hypochlorite solution and hydrochloric acid which are separately injected into the pool water return-lines before final delivery to the various inlets. The hypochlorite maintains a minimum chlorine residual and the hydrochloric acid corrects the pH levels. There is also provision for adding an ancillary chemical if needed such as sodium bicarbonate for alkalinity correction.

Poly aluminium chloride solution is also injected pre-filtration to provide a flocculant on top of the filter bed; this solution aids the removal of fine colloidal matter and suspended solids.

Remote access The Olympia's pool has a 15.4 x 11.3m moveable floor system which can be raised or lowered

using the SCADA system IP address.

Reports on faults etc, can also be emailed direct from the filtration control system.

F T Leisure specialises in the provision of innovative products and professional technical services to the commercial, municipal and private swimming pool industries. Its range of services includes the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and/or refurbishment and maintenance of water treatment and

There are four exhilarating GRP tubular water flumes ranging in diameter and resultant ride speeds

filtration systems, moveable floors, booms and disabled access platforms, ozone and UV sterilisation, wave machines and leisure water features.

Other recent F T Leisure projects include Cheam Leisure Centre in Sutton, University of Birmingham’s new £55m sports centre, the Michael Woods Leisure Centre in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre.

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The controls philosophy which operates all of these systems is probably the most advanced for any pool in Europe. There is a central SCADA panel which monitors and operates every component including a fully automated backwashing system.

To provide this level of automation, all of the filter frontal valves and backwash valves are pneumatically actuated. The SCADA system contains full 3D rendered images of all the pool plant so that operators can easily identify components. The control system is networked with the building management system and any faults or system readings can be accessed remotely

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Each of the pools has dedicated water treatment and filtration systems located in the expansive basement plant rooms

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Flooring

Sika is top of the class When floors perform well, they go largely unnoticed, but with the wrong specification then high maintenance bills, personal injuries and premature failure might well occur. The growth of resin flooring has presented the specifier with a low cost, hardwearing, seamless and long term alternative to vinyl, carpet or timber and is a proven solution for new build and refurbished schools and colleges across the UK.

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very floor space has a specific set of requirements, from general traffic and mechanical wear, through to fire and chemical resistance, slip resistance, impact resistance and permeability to liquids. Then there is the installation process itself. Minimal downtime during installation or maintenance is also a critical factor when specifying resin flooring and is a key driver in terms of the operational performance of educational facilities.

With more than 40 years’ experience in the flooring industry, global building products manufacturer Sika has a range

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of high performance resin floor systems, suitable for the most demanding of educational environments. By looking at the needs of the customer, Sika has developed systems which take into account design life, operational requirements, construction joints, floor to wall connections, surface design and installation details.

The Sika range utilises the best available technologies, including liquid applied soft resin flooring systems, SikaFloor epoxy and polyurethane systems, PU mortars of the PurCem range and PMMA resins out of the Pronto range, and sets industry standards for quality and durability.

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The new £1m sports pavilion at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge has been designed to provide modern changing facilities

exposure – the SikaFloor system proved ideal for the heavy footfall of the new sports pavilion. The specification comprised a primer of Sikafloor 161 followed by a Sikafloor 263 SL in grey broadcast with anti-slip quartz aggregate. This was then topped with a layer of Sikafloor 264 to create the resin finish. A two-part, coloured, epoxy resin, Sika 264 provides impressive protection against mechanical stress, abrasion, chemicals and water.

Extremely tough and durable and with a life expectancy to match, Sika’s flooring systems are designed to fulfil an almost endless combination of functional and aesthetic requirements and meet all industry requirements for mechanical and chemical resistance, impermeability and fire resistance.

As an alternative to traditional finishes, Sika flooring systems can serve any number of specifier demands on a wide range of projects. Joint free and easy to maintain, they are an ideal choice to meet the high aesthetic requirements of commercial and public buildings and can be used in schools, offices, retail, leisure as well as meeting the strict hygiene standards of the healthcare industry. They are also an ideal choice to meet the demands of manufacturing facilities, airports and shopping malls where a durable floor is a must.

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Making the grade For example, the new £1m sports pavilion at Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge has been designed to provide modern changing facilities for rugby, football and cricket teams, together with officials’ accommodation and a groundskeeper storage area. With the main contractor ISG Jackson looking for a durable, easy to clean and non-slip floor which not only offered impressive aesthetic qualities, Sika’s versatile range of flooring met the project’s requirements exactly.

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Health & Safety

Time must be allowed to carry out the assessments and inspections required by Regulation 5 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires duty holders to manage the risks from asbestos in 'Non-Domestic Premises', but where does that leave those that manage domestic housing stock? Derisk refers primarily to Local Authorities, ALMOs (Arm's Length Management Organisations), and Housing Associations.

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n the face of it the statutory requirements of Regulation 4 do not apply to domestic housing stock but care should be taken with this approach, particularly when the ‘domestic property’ becomes a ‘workplace’.

Regulation 5 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 states that – An employer shall not undertake work in demolition, maintenance, or any other work which exposes or is liable to expose his employees to asbestos in respect of any premises unless either – (a) he has carried out a suitable and sufficient assessment as to whether asbestos, what type of asbestos, contained in what material and in what condition is present or is liable to be present in those premises; or (b) if there is doubt as to whether asbestos is present in those premises he – (i) assumes that asbestos is present, and

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that it is not chrysotile alone, and (ii) observes the applicable provisions of these Regulations.

In other words Regulation 5 clearly states that the statutory requirement applies to any premises which includes domestic premises.

Added pressures Derisk works very closely with a number of organisations that manage domestic housing stock and the common theme appears to be that the highest risk of asbestos being disturbed through work is where the external pressures are at their highest and where the timescales for delivery are the shortest.

This is often during the turnaround of ‘void’ properties where it is critical that the property is re-let as quickly as possible to minimise the period of time that it is empty and not attracting rental income. At this time of economic downturn the pressures to return the properties to occupied stock

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are even higher which is resulting in the refurbishment work allowed timescales being dramatically reduced.

However, time must be allowed to carry out the assessments and inspections required by Regulation 5 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and time allowed to disseminate the information to the contractors to ensure that suitable and sufficient risk assessments and plans of work are formed to avoid working on asbestos containing materials.

One of the ways that Housing Organisations are getting ahead is to carry out management level inspections to their domestic housing stock, but there is still a requirement to ensure that the refurbishment inspection element (as described in HSG264) is carried out. It is essential that a competent party is engaged as early as possible to ensure that the correct information is provided in the correct medium as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of incidents.

Derisk offers competent and compliant solutions for managing the risks from asbestos containing materials and have specialist experience of working with Housing Organisations to resolve these issues.

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Modular Buildings

Neptunus's Flexolution system, which has a 20-year plus life span, is made from re-useable and recyclable materials

A new concept in temporary housing has been created in the Netherlands in an innovative project which designers say could be adapted to provide much-needed affordable housing in the UK.

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riginally Neptunus was founded to provide temporary structures for short-term rental to the events and exhibitions industry. However, its sophisticated technology has evolved extensively over recent years with the flexibility for buildings to host a vast range of long-term uses including supermarkets, warehouses, sports halls, theatres, offices and much more.

Indeed, the advancements in technology means Neptunus can now provide buildings that can be adapted to accommodate almost any space requirement. Now the creative team at Neptunus has designed an innovative state-of-the-art apartment block which in appearance and quality is virtually impossible to distinguish from a permanent building, yet has the capability to be dismantled and re-erected at other locations.

Neptunus, which has its headquarters at Kessel in the Netherlands, came up with the concept after being challenged by local authorities in Holland to find a solution to meet the country’s affordable housing crisis.

It took just 14 weeks to construct the building at Panningen, Limburg – a small town about 30 minutes from the city of Eindhoven. It has 16 two-room and four three-room apartments which are all fully equipped and has been developed

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as a temporary housing project for the local authorities of Geemeente Peel and Mass and the Wonen Limburg Housing Association.

The ‘recyclable flats’ have caught the imagination of the public. All 20 apartments were snapped up within weeks of the housing association opening a ‘hotline’ for people urgently needing living space.

Short term solution Dorrie Eilers, Neptunus Director, says: “The Netherlands has a shortage of housing accommodation which particularly affects young people who are new to the housing market, people who find it difficult to afford a mortgage or people who are going through a divorce. The local authorities were unsure about building a permanent apartment block but Neptunus was able to offer a semi-permanent solution.

It can either be removed when it is no longer required or can be dismantled and transferred to another location, depending on demand.

“The accommodation is ideal for people looking for a short-term home such as ex-students or even people who may have sold their house and need a temporary home before moving into permanent accommodation. Tenants won’t be able to stay in the apartments indefinitely, they are

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short-term solutions for people in difficulty who will be expected to find a permanent home so their apartments will be freed up for others to use.”

Neptunus’s Flexolution system, which has a 20-year plus life span, is made from re-useable and recyclable materials which are all eco-friendly including durable and ecological ground insulation for the foundations and solar panel heating.

Constructed with aluminium columns and a wooden facade with a solid wooden floor and wooden beams, gives the apartment block a modern and eye-catching design.

As aluminium is so much lighter than steel it allows for faster and more efficient build and dismantling. This makes transportation and removing the building from its location much easier. Although

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Modular Buildings

more expensive, aluminium is far more suitable for reuse. In addition aluminium has a more luxurious look and feel. The building is likely to be located at Panningen for the next 10 years but with the ability to be dismantled and re-constructed at a new location, if required.

April Trasler, Managing Director of Neptunus’ UK operation based in Northampton, says she hopes the innovative housing solution created in Holland could be adopted in the UK. She said: “Holland is not alone in facing a shortage of affordable housing and we believe this solution could also be attractive for local authorities in the UK to meet the growing demand for accommodation.

“The Queen’s Speech in June highlighted that housing is a critical element of the UK Government’s programme and there will certainly be pressure on local councils and housing associations to find cost-effective and speedy solutions. We believe our Flexolution system offers the perfect answer to this problem.”

Neptunus is a family-run business that was launched in 1937 when Anton Eilers, grandfather of Dorrie Eilers, found a chest washed up on a beach. Inside was an army tent which became the inspiration for the start of his business and the trident embossed on the chest inspired the name Neptunus. Anton erected the tent for a party. Friends subsequently asked if they could hire it from him – and Neptunus was born. Today, the third generation of

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the family is at the helm and the company now operates from seven locations across Europe – Holland, Belgium, France, Germany, Poland, Austria and the United Kingdom.

Notable placements Neptunus was one of the first Dutch companies to expand into the UK events industry when it began trading in the UK in 1987. The company’s structures

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have appeared at a host of major events including Royal Ascot, The British F1 Grand Prix, rugby at Twickenham, The Commonwealth Games and the London 2012 Olympics.

The company’s reputation has been built around quality and excellence of product with a team of more than 20 creative designers and engineers focused on developing innovative products for rental or sale that are manufactured in Poland.

Uses for the semi-permanent and re-locatable buildings are limitless. Fast response and swift build schedules offer an attractive option when urgent accommodation is needed. Assignments around Europe have included a temporary re-locatable shopping centre in the Netherlands after the permanent complex was destroyed by fire; an airport terminal in East Germany; car show rooms for leading names such as BMW and sports halls at education centres in the UK and across Europe.

Says Trasler: “Our semi-permanent structures offer solutions for providing space for virtually any use with our latest generation of structures being more aligned to permanent buildings. As such they can be adapted for a multitude of purposes including supermarkets, warehouses, offices, sports halls and now, of course, to provide homes for people to live in.”

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Consisting of natural clay brick slips cast in polyurethane, Gebrik is a prefabricated, light-weight brick slip panel system, which has been used on projects across a wide range of sectors, from residential to education, in both the public and private sector. Whether you require retrofit or modern methods of construction, our cost-effective brick cladding solution will provide traditional aesthetics and durable performance for the life time of your building. To find out more please call our sales office on 0844 334 0077

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Interiors

Automated service Comfortable, luxurious and bright areas replace cold, clinical and claustrophobic spaces

The process remains automated even after patients have gone through to the screening rooms

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walk-in self service sexual health clinic with a design inspired by the aesthetics and themes of the local area, Dean Street Express is just a stone’s throw away from its sister clinic 56 Dean Street, where the brand colours of bright orange and crisp white originated from.

With an iPad registration system for new and old patients alike the entire testing process has been automated, which fast tracks everything from how long it takes you to get into a screening room to how long it takes to get your results.

The process remains automated even after patients have gone through to the screening rooms, with a pneumatic vacuum system which shoots completed samples through tubes in the ceiling and pops them out in the testing laboratory.

Even the lab is one of a kind, where the scientists can be watched from the reception through a large window and where the world’s first on-site Infinity machine has been put into action to enable all results to be received within six hours.

The four screening rooms each have a different design inspired by the various unique shop fronts, store decor and neon signage in the area – the reception even has its very own bit of neon, making it an official member of Soho.

At the bottom of the winding fluid staircase the waiting room is made up

of space-saving cinema seats and the adjoining consultant rooms are decorated with vintage movie posters, paying homage to the theatrical history that runs through Soho’s veins.

Making a statement With bright orange bouncing off the mirrored walls, black and white patterns covering the ceiling, and artwork of hundreds of images of Soho taken by one of the clinic employees, this project has ended up looking as little like a hospital as possible.

Funding for the NHS is constantly getting tighter so everybody has to adapt, but working to a shrewd budget and still delivering a space that makes a statement is one of our specialties. Working out a low cost plan from the beginning meant that at the end Penson was able to unveil one of the most radical clinics the NHS has ever seen.

Comfortable, luxurious and bright areas replace cold, clinical and claustrophobic spaces, with the added freedom to feel as relaxed as possible. In fact, if you were to ask somebody to guess whether this space is an NHS clinic or a nightclub from the year 3000, its almost certain 100% of them would choose the latter.

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Nestled between the chic coffee shops and plush hotels of Dean Street is PENSON's latest finished project: the Dean Street Express.

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Housing

Social housing providers need to look at different ways to adapt to the changing housing landscape

Fighting fuel poverty A recent survey for the National Housing Federation on welfare reform, found that housing associations estimate that nearly one in five of their working age tenants in receipt of Housing Benefit are affected by the size criteria, and on average, more than a quarter (29%) have fallen into arrears since its introduction on 1st April 2013.

Steve Matner, UK Residential Key Accounts Manager for Hager UK explains more.

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hese figures have sparked debate across the country with Channel 4 airing its own documentary ‘How to get a council house?’ which delved into the changes to the welfare state, aiming to answer the question: How do councils cope with a lack of properties and a surplus of people in need of homes with affordable rent?

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at different ways to adapt to the changing landscape and become less reliant on increasingly scarce government funding and more self-sufficient in finding value in existing relationships with suppliers to retain resident’s comfort and business viability.

As public sector organisations meet their borrowing limits development will grind to a halt, which is why Hager has developed a strategy to provide electrical solutions that are cost efficient, robust, and reliable.

National Energy Action (NEA) and Energy Action Scotland (EAS) recently reported in the UK Fuel Poverty Monitor that the number of British households living in fuel poverty now stands at almost 4.5 million.

By investing in energy efficient products which control and reduce usage, housing associations and local authorities will be helping tenants avoid falling below the breadline.

A simple way to limit energy usage is through wiring accessories that control lighting, for example occupancy sensors and dimmer switches. Dimmed lights not only consume less power but can also extend the lifetime, while offering a stylish alternative to

the traditional light switch.

The benefit of occupancy sensors is that they can be set to ‘absence detection’, which is activated when a person enters a room and makes a conscious decision to switch a light on, consequently avoiding nuisance detection. This is different to ‘presence detection’ where the light will automatically come on when it detects movement, potentially unnecessarily. The light is then turned off after a certain time period from when the infrared sensor no longer senses movement. This is an innovative solution for housing associations when considering energy saving solutions and particularly popular in children’s bedrooms, downstairs toilets and garages.

Introduced in 2002, the ‘Decent Homes Standard’ set housing associations with a target of ensuring that all social housing meets set standards of decency. As an innovator in the electrical industry Hager has worked to develop its products to provide particular benefit to the affordable housing sector. Electrical solutions are the veins of any home, and when it comes to social housing, where there is a high turnover of tenants, solutions need to be resilient in saving energy, providing electrical safety, security, and meeting legislation.

Essentially properties need to be designed for rent, and equipment durability is even more important in ensuring that products last longer and ultimately reduce maintenance costs. In the current housing

In the current housing climate products like wiring accessories and consumer units need to be of optimum quality and safety levels

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climate products like wiring accessories and consumer units need to be of optimum quality and safety levels.

Often lower priced goods can have a reputation for being of a poorer quality which can subsequently provide a false economy if frequent repairs need to be carried out.

Because of this safety standards are also taken extremely seriously at Hager. This is demonstrated via a dedicated facility at the manufacturing plant in Telford responsible for assessing various Hager products from sites across the world due to its rigorous testing process.

By pre-wiring and pre-testing products, Hager significantly reduces the labour costs as well as safeguarding from damage which is a key requirement when tenants change on a frequent basis. It is by sourcing from reliable and proven manufacturers that housing associations can ensure that risk is minimised in their properties. Arguably there are different ranks of product testing, and we go beyond the basic required level of testing by considering all potential scenarios and repeating the process multiple times.

The pull of demand in this sector means that projects, more often than not, have tight completion deadlines. With the pressure mounting, housing associations need to be choosing suppliers that have a proven track record in consistence of supply and product availability.

Public sector housing design will often incorporate specific requirements to meet the needs of tenants in order to make sure the property is absolutely fit for purpose. As a result of the reforms we have seen more housing associations and local authorities

turn to us for bespoke engineered solutions designed in collaboration with the customer to manufacture to their specific needs.

For example, Hager has previously supplied local councils with a series of bespoke full metal distribution boards for durability, and expects a general trend to follow across the country. We also believe that having a UK manufacturing base is essential to our public sector customers in meeting tight delivery schedules.

When the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations came into force in 2008, social housing providers were faced with further regulations around protection, control and distribution needs, including the protection of every socket in a house, protection to cables

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buried in walls and protection to circuits in special locations such as bathrooms.

In response, Hager adapted its consumer unit portfolio to encompass the Hager 17th Edition Consumer Unit which was developed closely with contractors and housing developers providing an aesthetic design that would fit into both new and existing properties. In retaining a high level of protection for the equipment, it improves installer and tenant safety reducing number call-outs.

To aid customers in the affordable homes arena in comprehending these changes, Hager offers technical training into the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations including the amendments. The regulations point out that consideration should be given as to whether all circuits can be connected to a single residual-current device (RCD), since this could lead to the loss of supply for the entire installation if there is a fault on just one circuit. Protection for smoke detector circuits is also likely to require special consideration.

Delivering affordable and quality public housing solutions that meet the ‘Decent Homes Standard’, as well as other regulations, is a mission in itself. It is therefore imperative that housing associations and local authorities pay attention to the vast scale of electrical solutions on the market and that they consider sustainability, safety, security, longevity and efficiency at every level.

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

Some of the glass panels needed to be curved to accommodate the unusual shape of the staircases and voids and the round design of the winter gardens

As Bristol's £430m Southmead 'super hospital' prepares to open, attention has turned from the construction project itself to the finishing touches that complete this showpiece NHS hospital.

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he hospital’s contemporary design is all about openness and accessibility, with three large atriums creating a light and airy feel and providing social and relaxing spaces for staff, visitors and patients.

That openness, which involves balconystyle corridors on five floors and balconies on all five storeys of the atriums, makes way-finding easier and moves the hospital away from the claustrophobic institutions of the past.

That space has to be balanced against the need to ensure safety, as staff, visitors and patients move around the hospital, which is why the balustrades have been such an important aspect of the specification.

Balustrade specialist, Delta Balustrades, was responsible for designing and installing the balustrades and handrails across both the public and staff only areas of the hospital.

Howard Cooper from Delta Balustrades comments: “The extensive use of balustrades

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Installation challenges Complicating the manufacture and installation of the balustrades, some of the glass panels needed to be curved to accommodate the unusual shape of the staircases and voids and the round design of the winter gardens.

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through the atriums.

A total of 300m of balustrades was required for the three staircases, with stainless steel handrails and fixings and fritted glass panels.

Howard continues: “304 grade stainless steel was used for the feature staircases with a 240 grit stain polish, which is a very high grade and durable material. The specification was designed to ensure that the handrails, which are in high traffic areas, will continue to look great for years to come and that the whole system has the durability to withstand heavy usage and support safety.”

The glass panels used were also of a high specification and specialist manufacture.

The lower section is fritted with a subtle dot matrix pattern which fades as it rises up the panel. This means that each panel is almost opaque at the base and gradually becomes more transparent until it becomes completely clear towards the top.

“The panel design is largely aesthetic,” comments Howard, “but the mix of obscured and clear glass also ensures that the overall effect keeps the open feel of the interior while providing modesty screening between the lower and upper storeys.”

aimed to improve both aesthetics and safety in the hospital. In the public areas, innovative approaches to fixings and fritted glass helped to achieve clean lines and modesty screening while retaining the openness of the interior.

“Detailed loading calculations, meanwhile, will ensure that the circulation areas are safe, even in an evacuation scenario where corridors may be crowded or patients may have to be wheeled down corridors on their beds with the potential for impact against the balustrades.”

High spec design The three atriums at Southmead Hospital form focal points and each has a feature staircase that zigzags up the wall, creating both architectural interest and access to the five storeys of corridors that are visible from the ground floor. Two of the three atriums also feature a ‘winter garden’, with sunken planting below floor level that rises up

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades The fixings were also bespoke and unusual and, again, the factors behind the unconventional design were both aesthetic and practical.

Howard explains: “The brief called for concealed fixings which creates cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing lines on the balustrades and also removes any risk of fixings snagging on skin or clothing and protects the fixing system from damage.

“To achieve this the design incorporated folded stainless steel pressings along the continuous length of the balustrades which were folded over the fixings.

“This enabled us to position the glass panels flush to the floor for maximum safety and a neat aesthetic. It also contributes to the hospital’s infection control by preventing dust from becoming trapped under the panels.”

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for particularly heavy loadings for the open corridors. Our project-specific calculations were independently checked by structural engineers to underpin excellent safety levels.”

Back of house Not all the safety considerations of the balustrade installation affect the public areas at Southmead Hospital: the staff dining area on the roof terrace also required expert design and safety specification.

Here the specification of the handrails

and twin flat uprights has been reduced to mild steel rather than stainless steel as it is not a high traffic area and is not required to meet the same aesthetic standards as the hospital’s interior. However, the mild steel was powder coated in grey to match the roof and provide weatherproofing protection.

While the glass on the roof terrace was designed to meet strict loading values and was taller than required for additional safety, here, again, the specification was scaled down to plain glass to manage costs in non-public areas.

The specification in the six clinical core staircases was similarly down scaled to reduce costs while maintaining high safety standards. For safety and durability 304, grade stainless steel was used for the handrails and up rights, which were fixed to the concrete staircases using standard fixings. Plain glass panels were used in these areas, however, reflecting the need for serviceable rather than aesthetic specification.

Howard Cooper adds: “Southmead hospital epitomises the very highest standards of hospital design and has already become a benchmark for a hospital environment that is both welcoming and easy to navigate. The balustrade specification supports those design aims while ensuring that high usage areas are both safe and durable.”

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The same specification of stainless steel balustrades with concealed fixings and custom-designed glass was used for each of the hospital’s corridors, which radiate out from the atriums on five storeys.

For all the public areas, loading calculations were an important element of the design and manufacturing for the balustrades. In the atrium areas, the loadings were high because of the number of people that the public space has been designed for. However, the requirements were even more stringent for the corridors.

Howard continues: “The fire evacuation strategy and bed evacuation strategy called

Two of the three atriums also feature a 'winter garden', with sunken planting below floor level that rises up through the atriums

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Education

P C Henderson’s Lift and Slide hardware was installed at Lowther Primary School helping to create a dramatic entrance to the playground

As a £2b fund extension to the coalition's school building programme has been announced, P C Henderson, a leading manufacturer of Sliding Gear Systems, advises how space can be reconfigured intelligently in existing facilities.

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chools can apply for funding for repairs which will be available in 2015. By installing sliding door hardware, educational spaces can be transformed, not just repaired, explains Fergus Pickard, Product Development Director, P C Henderson.

The latest initiative allows schools to apply for funding to repair and improve buildings.

As reported in ‘Coalition boosts English schools building programme with £2bn’, The Financial Times, 29th April 2014, this may pre-empt a long-delayed survey on the scale of work needed to be done on the UK’s schools.

With new builds accounting for around only 1% of each year’s building stock (as reported by Sustainable Development Commission), refurbishment and repairs of facilities across the country should be considered for ongoing value and

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future flexibility. By using innovative ways of dividing rooms, creating storage and allowing temporary concealed areas for offices and study, will help to meet future demands should the requirements of the room change. In the office sector flexibility is now key for layouts and this may translate to future education environments.

Certain types of hardware allow rooms such as assembly halls to be divided into extra classrooms or used for different purposes when needed. Other sliding hardware is ideal for heavy duty light commercial use and can be used for standard or cupboard doors eliminating the room needed for a swing door to function.

Sliding doors are also the safer option as they eliminate the intrusive swing door.

One classroom innovatively used a sliding whiteboard to reveal vital storage behind to increase space. Sliding door hardware can

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also be utilised in school gyms. A curtain system can be installed to divide the area to allow two classes to use the space at the same time.

According to the Department of Communities and Local Government, an inclusive environment is one that can be used by everyone, regardless of age, gender or disability.

The importance of creating a space that supports inclusive learning is a key consideration.

Sliding doors accommodate larger opening sizes allowing pupils who use walking aids or wheelchairs to use the school’s facilities with independence

One classroom innovatively used a sliding whiteboard to reveal vital storage behind to increase space

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Both the Government and Save the Children offer guidance on designing schools for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities. Basic, cheap and tested guidance is to have wide door openings to accommodate wheelchairs and to have handles low enough for children in wheelchairs to reach.

In the case of the Ruskin Mill College, an independent specialist further education college based in Gloucestershire, accessibility is a key aim. When its woodland kitchen was built, doors were intelligently installed to create an open and welcoming foyer or an extra enclosed and warm classroom, when required, for versatility.

As part of the Ruskin Mill Trust, the College provides residential education for 16-25 year olds from all over the UK with severe learning difficulties, including autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and developmental delay. During festivals, conferences and special events the kitchen is used to serve food and drink to the public.

The folding hardware installed helps create an even more welcoming environment with ability to fold completely open in summer and create an indoor/outdoor experience. The system is suitable for heavy doors and in this case suits the beautiful timber of the eco-designed unique place of learning. The system provides flexibility for different room layouts.

Exemplary refurbishment An example of an award-winning refurbishment was the first of two phases for Lowther Primary School, London

Certain types of hardware allow rooms such as assembly halls to be divided into extra classrooms or used for different purposes when needed

Borough of Richmond, to help transform the facilities and complement the existing building. It was awarded Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Excellent further displaying the environmental considerations of the School and Borough. Phase one also achieved a Civic Trust Award, RIBA Award, and a British Construction Award for ‘Small Building Project.’

Part of the second phase extension doubled the size of the primary school with a new two-storey building, taking it from single-form entry to two-form entry.

As part of this phase of the project, P

C Henderson’s Lift and Slide hardware was installed helping create a dramatic entrance to the playground. The 900m2 block is comprised of four classrooms, a hall, a kitchen, an ICT suite, staff room and support rooms.

The sliding doors operate with a simple turn of the handle. This unlocks the door, lifts the door up from its weather tight position and allows it to slide easily on the carriages with minimal friction. Once open, the door can be lowered at any position and locked by moving the handle down. This simple operation is achieved with the confidence that the system offers superior weather resistance and; with the combination of the multi-lock mechanism and concealed position of the carriages, excellent security. The system can hold doors up to 300kg and is available in three CE rated weather levels.

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It is essential to consider flexibility of the interior when refurbishing a school. Interior solutions that provide space saving options, allow for ease of adaption for future demand and offer interchangeable options is key. School refurbishment projects can gain vital space through the specification of cleverly designed door hardware systems for sliding and folding doors. This means learning environments will be transformed and not just repaired.

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Building Information Modelling

Building on BIM Building Information Modelling (BIM) represents a major transformation for the management of construction and post construction maintenance, explains Dr Martyn Kenny, Director of Sustainability, Lafarge Tarmac. At its heart lies the drive for a more coherent design platform to support the delivery of outputs, improve specification and supply chain collaboration, whilst reducing duplication, and detecting clashes.

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o date, there has been a strong focus on BIM’s data-rich way of working, and early adopters have put it to excellent use to map cost, delivery schedules and technical information about building components.

BIM creates the opportunity to demonstrate outcomes by modelling new or improved approaches to project delivery. We should extend this functionality to encourage more sustainable construction.

With the information we now have, BIM can aid our understanding of the whole-life performance of buildings, by examining how different materials affect key performance criteria, such as thermal mass, energy use in operation, or end of design life scenarios.

BIM also delivers visibility of the sustainable credentials of the specific materials being

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used in a building. This means that clients can build sustainability into the fabric of a structure through improved understanding, enabling project teams to identify the right product for the job and determine its implication on specification.

This can include things like environmental product declarations or sustainability credentials – responsible sourcing, embodied water and carbon, recycled content and recyclability. These are critical factors that allow us to adopt a long term approach and improve the whole-life sustainability performance of buildings.

Despite their importance, these factors are often being overlooked. Of course, the information required will vary depending upon your position in the supply chain, and the phase of the project. However, we often get asked about a material’s sustainability credentials after the design process is completed or, worse, following construction.

We must stop this retrospective approach.

BIM helps specifiers to take a ‘fabric-first’ approach to incorporating sustainability into a structure by providing information to support more informed up-front decisions about the choice of materials and understand their impact upon sustainability performance.

These attributes can also be built into the deliverable project information, typically COBie, which is sent to the project team.

This information is valuable for facilities management, as it enables the maintenance schedule and sustainability performance of

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the building to be managed and monitored throughout its lifecycle.

For this process to work most effectively, it’s essential for clients to engage with the supply chain early in a project. BIM objects can be important catalysts for driving early engagement across the supply chain and bringing specialist insight into the specification process.

Specification of high performance, innovative products with sophisticated attributes is a specialist skill and a key reason for getting manufacturers on board early. BIM objects enable design teams to harness this knowledge more easily, by taking into account the full implications of specifying different products – thereby ensuring that factors like the impact on whole life sustainability performance can be understood from the outset.

BIM will clearly be central to the future of construction, thanks to its project efficiency benefits and increasing client demand.

In addition to the transparent, identifiable benefits it brings to the build process, sustainability should absolutely be part of this narrative. There is already clear support within the supply chain to enable this transformation to take place, so it’s crucial we unlock this as a golden opportunity to improve the whole-life performance of our buildings.

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Make space for cladding expertise A key feature of the Southwater Regeneration project in Telford is the construction of a 600-space multi-storey car park with potential for expansion by a further 350 spaces in future years.

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restaurants, an energy centre, an 83-bed Premier Inn, a visitor centre and new restaurants to the front of the existing Ten Pin Bowling Alley and the recently refurbished Ice Rink. The regeneration of the Southwater area is a partnership between Telford & Wrekin Council, Southwater Event Group, private sector investors and is part funded by the Homes & Communities Agency. Phases 2 and 3, in future years, will add residential properties as well as more commercial units plus the car park extension to ensure that the facility maintains the capacity to support the total development.

Perimeter solution Berry Systems’ expertise in car park perimeters goes far beyond the spring steel safety barriers for which they are rightly renowned and now encompasses the whole exterior envelope. Complete packages including cladding, curtain

Berry Systems was able to demonstrate its ‘in depth’ expertise by designing a cladding system

walling, perimeter barriers and pedestrian protection can save time, materials and a lot of hassle.

By involving a car park specialist early in the specification process, significant benefits can be gained and savings achieved with a more efficient perimeter solution. For example, Berry Systems can advise on how to achieve the required level of ventilation through the cladding as well as how it could be rated for pedestrian loadings, as was the case at Southwater.

Berry Systems is based in Bilston, near Wolverhampton and have been the leading producer of car park safety barriers since they introduced the spring steel buffer in the 1970s. Since then the product range has grown to cover a wide array of industrial and commercial situations. More recently it has added car park cladding and TopDeck modular car parks to its product portfolio, all benefiting from many years of market experience.

Products are independently tested to meet the relevant requirements of BS6399 and the new BS EN 1991 -1-1 2002 Annex B, the European Standard that has superseded BS 6399 Part 1 1996. In addition, Heavy Duty designs are available for up to 40 tonne vehicle impact. Berry Systems is part of the Hill and Smith Infrastructure products Group.

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ssociated Architects of Birmingham discussed the cladding requirements with car park specialist Berry Systems at an early stage in the project’s development. This enabled Berry Systems to demonstrate its ‘in depth’ expertise by designing a cladding system that met the pedestrian loading requirements of BS 6180 and so removed the need for additional pedestrian handrailing on exterior faces.

The expanded metal mesh cladding was then produced and installed by Berry Systems’ own team for contractor Morgan Sindall. It also installed vehicle safety barriers at the split levels inside the car park from the extensive range of floor and column mounted barrier systems.

Installation was completed in April 2014 in good time for the planned August launch event for phase 1 of this £250m project.

This also involves the development of a new 11-screen IMAX cinema plus four

By involving a car park specialist early in the specification process, significant benefits can be gained and savings achieved

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Building Information Modelling

Intastop joins the BIM revolution Visualising design plans or ascertaining how a building is performing in terms of energy efficiency and wear and tear is an essential part of the design and construction process. And, the multi-dimensional design tool provided by NBS is an ideal tool for users of a whole range of products and materials enabling them to see a Building Information Model at design stage, through construction and during its working life.

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IM will give 3D, 4D (workflow) and 5D (quantity surveying) images in real time delivering a host of benefits to its users and product subscribers. A leading manufacturer of door and wall protection, Intastop, has joined its product portfolio, allowing users to access their innovative products.

Clear understanding “BIM is a cleverly designed, multi dimensional tool which will enable designers, manufacturers, product companies and other industry professionals to clearly understand every element of

a building from construction through to day-to-day performance,” comments Sarah Barsby Marketing Manager, Intastop Ltd. “For anyone wanting door and wall protection they can now include our products in their design specification.”

Initially, BIM subscribers will be able to specify Intastop Aluminium Door Edge Guards which are fire rated, PVC-u Door Edge Guards which are fire rated and non fire rated dependent upon requirements, Impact Protection Sheet and Continuous Geared Hinges.

“BIM will support everyone from architects to building managers and will

assist in saving costs in the design and construction stages,” continues Sarah.

“Furthermore, it has the potential to reduce running costs when the building is operational. It is quite possible that this advanced CAD tool will make a significant difference to building design, construction and operation.”

Sarah concludes: “Our products will be perfectly suited to providing door and wall protection to healthcare and education sectors and door guards which will protect the fabric of the building. And, our continuous geared hinges are well suited to doors in high traffic areas permitting even wear and tear and prolonging the life of the door.”

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Renowned suppliers to the healthcare, public and education sectors, Intastop continues to remain a market leader for door and wall protection having the knowledge, expertise and ability to develop products that fulfil customer requirements. This includes the company’s latest product launch, the non-PVC door protection sheet.

Developed specifically for specifiers who either wish to, or are obliged to, fulfil environmental credentials when sourcing their products, it looks identical to Intastop’s standard PVC Impact sheeting with the same impact benefits and the advantage of being friendly for the environment plus has the added benefit of being easily cut to differing size and shapes. The sheeting is 100% recyclable and is produced without any harmful chemicals (Halogen free, no PBT’s, no BPA).

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Dare to be different ArborClad’s specialist range of high quality cladding, available exclusively through Howarth Timber and Building Supplies’ national network, has been expanded for 2014 and is the ideal solution for making a project stand out from the crowd. Leading the range are the Thermally Treated products, which benefit from outstanding stability and durability qualities. The treatment means the timber is less prone to absorb or lose moisture, helping to restrict the potential for swelling, shrinkage or distortion. The Thermally Treated range consists of the Thermo-D Redwood, Thermo-D Spruce, Thermo-D Hardwood, Thermory-Ash and Thermory Southern Yellow Pine cladding.

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New liquid waterproofing system for flat roofs

The Roofing Awards winners revealed On Friday 16th May, the ninth annual Roofing Awards took place at the Hilton Metropole in central London. A record 700 guests arrived to be a part of this prestigious industry event, which was jointly hosted by TV Presenter and Interior Designer Linda Barker and NFRC Chief Executive Ray Horwood.

To find out about this year’s awardwinning companies and projects, as well as individual awards winners for Young Lead Worker of the Year and Health & Safety Champion, head to the dedicated awards media page on the NFRC website.

When it comes to flat roofs, FIX-R from SIG Roofing is fast becoming the number one choice amongst roofing contractors for its ease of application and cost-effectiveness.

Suitable for new build, repair and refurbishment projects, FIX-R is a single liquid hybrid polymer system that is Isocyanurate free and contains no solvents. Unlike other waterproofing systems, it has very low volatile organic compounds which makes it virtually odour-free and it is not classed as a hazardous product. Ready to use, FIX-R is a wet-on-wet system that becomes water repellent upon application. It provides strong adhesion to most conventional substrates, thereby providing excellent elasticity and tensile strength.

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Weber EWI gives lift-off to Airey House rebuilds Airey houses in West Norfolk are being restructured and clad with External Wall Insulation (EWI) by Saint-Gobain Weber to improve their thermal performance and aesthetics. Network Weber recommended applicator Cornerstone have applied the BBA certified and Energy Saving Trust listed weber.therm XM (EWI) system which features 120mm of grey expanded polystyrene insulation boards fixed to the ply sheeting before the application of two layers of weber.rend LAC which encapsulates mesh cloth reinforcement. A primer coat is applied in preparation for the final finish of weber.sil TF150, a silicone-based, through coloured decorative finish which offers a highly weather resistant and vapour permeable surface.

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HVAC/HVP

Smart payments with communal heating scheme At Evinox, the company understands the importance of integrating the most suitable energy metering, monitoring and billing system in a communal heating scheme to ensure the right solution is provided for residents and the building owner or operator.

With that in mind, Evinox is excited to announce that its PaySmart technology is now available as a retro-fit system that can be installed in connection with any other manufacturer’s heat interface units or communal heating system.

Already widely used in ModuSat communal heating systems for private and social housing schemes, Evinox PaySmart technology provides a facility for residents to pay for their energy in advance, making budgeting easier.

The Evinox PaySmart debt free metering solution enables residents to be in control of their own energy bills by pre-paying and therefore removing any burden of building up unpaid bills or debt.

This system also takes away the collection of money by the Managing Agent or Housing Association and provides residents with flexibility and choice over how they pay for their heating and hot water.

Unlike traditional pre-payment systems, the process of adding energy credit to the PaySmart system is automated so there is no requirement for the resident to insert a card for activation.

Residents can purchase their energy using the following convenient payment methods: at a local Payzone outlet, by Monthly Direct Debit or Standing Order, online using the company’s Residents Website 24hrs a day or over the telephone.

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Heat pump air curtain now added to ETL Mitsubishi Electric’s range of Mr Slim heat pump air curtains has now demonstrated the energy saving criteria needed to be included on the Government’s Energy Technology List (ETL). This enables companies using the air curtains to offset the capital costs against the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) Scheme – a key part of the Government’s programme to manage climate change. The ECAlisted models offer several innovative improvements over traditional air curtains, including the addition of Thermoscreens’ Ecopower Air Technology, which enhances the air velocity projection and uniformity and the energy effectiveness/savings – delivered through an air plenum, converging nozzle and active cellular grille.

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Baxi Commercial launches Paramount three Baxi Commercial has launched its new Paramount three range of high efficiency condensing boilers, using the very latest in heating technology. The range is suitable for a variety of applications and comes in six different outputs, with new cascade options up to 460kW. All products also come with a five year warranty. The boilers include an ultra-reliable heat exchanger with combustion system, which delivers exceptional energy efficiency, as well as an advanced ultra-low NOx performance, contributing towards specifications that exceed Part L2 requirements. Also featured is a newly-developed user friendly control panel, ISR Plus, which offers full text display of operation status.

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Fans help landmark project turn waste to energy A total of 23 axial fans supplied by Elta have been installed throughout the first large Energy from Waste (EfW) facility to be built in the Lincoln area. The recently completed project on land off Paving Way, North Hykeham is a low cost facility that dramatically reduces the amount of non-recyclable waste that Lincolnshire County Council sends to various landfill sites. The fan manufacturer supplied: six SRECU heat recovery units; three aluminium long cased SmokeVent fans; five Revolution long cased fans; two backward curved, inline units; two aluminium and one GRP long cased fans and one carbon filled ATEX fan all from the company’s factory in Kingswinford near Dudley in the West Midlands. (

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New smart phone calculation tool with added functions Mitsubishi Electric has launched an enhanced version of its popular heat pump selection tool to include calculations for ground or water source applications over 30kW, and extended the platforms available to include the iPhone and Android devices. For homeowners retrofitting renewable heating or for selfbuilders, the selection tool clearly illustrates how much they can save on energy bills, what the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will mean for their house and how quickly the renewable system will pay for itself.

For businesses, the extension also calculates the relevant two tier RHI figure payable for ground or water source on non-domestic properties.

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New energy saving CPD from Hamworthy Heating Hamworthy Heating has developed a new CIBSE accredited CPD presentation which looks at the practicalities of how to save energy in commercial heating and hot water projects and the best way to quantify those savings from the whole-life perspective. Aimed at heating and DHW specifiers, consultants, facilities managers and procurement managers, the CPD will look at equipment selection priorities and why efficiency is a key driver towards a lower carbon Britain. The course will highlight the real benefits to the bottom line of improvements such as using higher efficiency and close load matching modular condensing boiler systems in place of traditional atmospheric and steel shell boilers.

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Vent-Axia donates ventilation for Waste House British ventilation manufacturer VentAxia has donated ventilation equipment to an innovative Waste House project.

The firm supplied a Sentinel Kinetic Plus Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) unit to Britain’s first house made almost entirely from thrownaway rubbish. Architect Duncan BakerBrown says: “The purpose of the Waste House is to show that we can re-use materials in building so re-using VentAxia’s second-hand MVHR system is an important part of the picture. The unit was also a significant factor in the Waste House being awarded its A-rated Energy Performance Certificate as the MVHR is highly energy efficient.” (

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms Amwell has dedicated ranges built for use in schools that get top marks for safety, durability, strength and style; all things the company knows are crucial when choosing products for schools.

The washroom specialist also understands that cost is key and it is determined that whatever your budget Amwell can provide a quality solution. That’s why, as well as a choice of panel material Amwell has now introduced a choice of fittings too. Its Acorn, Axis, Impact and Splash cubicle ranges are now available with strong ABS fittings which are a super cost effective option.

School's out, cubicles in!

Amwell is gearing up for another busy summer and the company's cubicles have never been in better shape.

Safety and style Indicator bolt, faceplate and fixing cleats are strong and sturdy, standing up to any rough and tumble. However they have been designed to look great too! A slim line powder coated aluminium head rail finishes off the look and gives increased lateral strength to the whole system.

So, whatever the age range and whatever your budget Amwell has a cubicle system perfect for your school.

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Inta banishes bacteria with new copper rails

Abacus Healthcare showcases new Aquanova baths Abacus Healthcare, a long standing supporter of Disabled Living events, demonstrated its newly-launched Aquanova assistive baths at last month’s Kidz South in Reading. Abacus Healthcare works closely with therapists and families to create stylish and ergonomic accessible bathing solutions. Its popular range of Aquanova baths ensure the wellbeing, dignity and comfort of children and young adults with disabilities is fully maximised when bathing. Abacus provides a complete support package for families requiring an accessible bathroom – from the initial, clinically led assessment through to design, fitting and after-sales care. ( 0808

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Anti-scald bathroom product manufacturer, Inta, has added Antimicrobial Copper grab rails to its commercial collection, helping to combat the spread of infection-causing germs. Ideal for healthcare environments, Antimicrobial Copper grab rails eliminate over 99.9% of bacteria they come into contact with, preventing the spread of associated infections such as MRSA. Available in polished and brushed finishes, they are the sensible upgrade from stainless steel and plastic grab rails. With 300,000 people contracting infections in hospital in the UK each year, the antimicrobial action of Inta’s copper grab rails provides continuous and effective protection against the microbes that cause these infections for many years.

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Sandringham21 chosen for modernisation scheme Ideal Standard, a leading provider of innovative and design-driven bathroom solutions has been used by East Durham Homes to provide bathrooms for over 8000 homes renovated on behalf of Durham County Council.

The ongoing works will see the iconic Sandringham21 range installed into homes as part of the Council’s Decent Homes programme. Sandringham21 was selected for its strong reputation and high standing in the industry, as well as offering good value for a project of such scale. The latest version of the classic Sandringham range, retains those attributes that lead to its success as the nation’s favourite bathroom and adds fresh new designs and water saving features to an extended range of sanitaryware, brassware and baths.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Tough vinyl lets designers get creative Launched by flooring experts Tarkett, the Premium Collection features Eclipse Premium and Primo Premium and combines bestin-class performance with an array of appealing designs making it suitable for a variety of architectural projects.

To create the Eclipse and Primo range, Tarkett studied the behaviour of users from all over the world. The result is an exceptionally hard-wearing floor with a 20-

non-directional patterns across 102 colours.

Its flexibility allows it to meet the most demanding aesthetic and functional needs of any flooring design project in schools, hospitals, offices, retail environments or public buildings.

The range is available in both sheets and tiles. A special PUR reinforcement seals and hardens the surface to make it more resistant to dirt and daily wear and tear, as well as easier to clean and maintain.

Multi-coloured welding rods are available for perfect match finishing.

The Premium Collection includes two eco-innovations that contribute to the indoor environment and air quality. The vinyl is phthalate-free and 100 times lower in its VOC emissions than the strictest European standards.

The collection’s Primo SD product dissipates static, making it a useful solution in environments such as operating theatres, while Primo Acoustic provides a 17 dB sound reduction. Primo Safe.T is slipresistant to R10 standard.

year commercial warranty.

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Attractive aluminium rainwater goods fit the bill

Striking refurbishment

by Remmers Located in the historic Eyre Square, the focal point of Galway, is Dunnes Stores.

The Georgian facade of the building required extensive repair and refurbishment.

Repairs to the render were carried out using Betofix RM. This advanced cementitious repair mortar is designed to be easy to use and fast curing, which allows it to be applied and built up in several layers within a short period of time prior to application of the coating system. Finally, to protect the facade from further damage, Remmers Elastoflex system was chosen for its excellent crack bridging, anti-carbonation and waterproofing abilities and to give a high degree of finish to the exterior. (

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Quality, function and appearance were major factors when choosing rainwater goods to renovate Wayout Lodge, a listed property which has undergone a major transformation by owner and interior designer James Gostelow. Existing plastic drainpipes were replaced with Rainguard XL Aluminium pipes and gutters. “In my eyes aluminium guttering was the most cost effective way of achieving a solid material and a great look,” says James. “I wanted a design to fit in with the era of the lodge and give that dramatic effect. The Yeoman Rainguard Victoria GRP Hopper was able to fit the bill exactly.”

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ROCKFON transforms Leeds City College campus Leeds City College, the third largest further education college in the UK, has opened a new city-centre campus to offer modernday vocational study programmes. Being a refurbishment project, the build had a number of challenges. The ceiling contractor, turned to ROCKFON to provide the acoustic and environmental solutions to help optimise the layout of the new building. Here they explain why: “We approached ROCKFON because their products are ideal for a refurbishment project like this one. They have performed well, enhancing the interior design by creating open and light spaces and delivering the acoustic qualities required in the different areas of the campus.”

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Flowfast helps hospital helipad The 1100 bed Uppsala University Hospital, which is Sweden's oldest university hospital, was seriously concerned about a leak that was sending water from the helipad to the building's top floor. A robust flooring solution was required that would stop this leak and also provide a safe surface for the helicopter during take off and landing.

A series of paints had already been applied by the hospital, but all of them failed to withstand the on-site conditions and quickly deteriorated. To overcome this problem, global resin-flooring specialist Flowcrete supplied approximately 3500m² of its methyl methacrylate (MMA) floor coating, Flowfast. This solution was tailored to meet the specific demands of the helipad, ensuring an impermeable finish in the face of the challenging conditions.

Jukka Kaikkonen, Managing Director for Flowcrete Sweden, says: “The Uppsala University Hospital was facing quite a complex problem with its helipad, as the coating on the structure needed to meet a long list of criteria, with some of the demands being very difficult.

“A permanent fix was required to stop the water leaking into the hospital and creating a potential hygiene problem. Flowfast was

the ideal solution for this situation, as its robust and highly durable finish is able to reliably withstand the worst of Sweden’s cold, wet weather to ensure a long-lasting surface.

“Flowcrete is dedicated to working with clients to make sure that the solution is perfect for them, which means that we were able to recommend a bespoke installation tailored to their requirements.”

This specialist system includes a membrane to reduce movement and stop the coating from cracking, a primer to bond the membrane to the coating and a finish that won’t deteriorate in the face of adverse weather conditions and frequent heavy impacts from the helicopter.

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Altro floors and walls set the standard A package of Altro floors and walls has been used to create an optimum environment of safety, calmness and wellbeing for dementia patients on a general ward at Salisbury District Hospital.

Redlynch Ward at Salisbury District Hospital comprises two separate units, and having been in use for over 20 years they were due for modernisation. Phase one of the project was to refurbish one of the units, and specifying the walls and floors to meet the variety of complex requirements was the task of the hospital’s

ArtCare design team, headed up by Lesley Meaker.

For the ward’s main corridor, Lesley and her team specified Altro XpressLay safety flooring. The world’s first adhesive-free, truly sustainable safety floor, Altro XpressLay contains recycled material, can be lifted and reused and is 100% recyclable after

installation, and at the end of its life.

Altro Wood Smooth flooring was specified for the ward’s main circulation area. This new wood-look smooth flooring brings warmth to any environment. It is easy to maintain and can be welded to provide a hygienic surface, making it ideal for areas where infection control and high standards of cleanliness are required.

The ward’s six en-suite bathrooms were fitted with Altro Whiterock Satins wall cladding and Altro Aquarius safety flooring.

Together they have created wet rooms that offer the ultimate in safety and hygiene and an environment best suited to the complex needs of dementia patients.

Lesley Meaker and her team chose Altro Whiterock Digiclad wall cladding to turn a single room on the ward into a communal living space. Altro Whiterock Digiclad offers the option of digitally printed design on wall surfaces, creating impactful and creative graphics. This is achieved by reproducing a photographic image or Vector Art over a whole wall.

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Fresh collection takes Karndean into new territory Karndean Designflooring has unveiled its newly-updated premium collection of Art Select Stones and Woods. The collection features four slate, three marble, three travertine and four limestone designs. Uniquely, each design has been created from its original inspiration stone recovered from various locations throughout the world including the steps of a former ‘Parliament House’ building in Melbourne and natural hot springs located in Yellowstone National Park. From the striking earthy tones of Karndean’s Art Select Travertine designs, to the contrasting rich and cool hues of Art Select Slate and understated and classic look of Art Select Marble and Limestone, there’s a design to match all commercial schemes.

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Polyflor is top of the class at Resource Centre A large selection of Polyflor flooring products has recently been installed within the refurbishment of St. Gerard’s Educational Resource Centre (ERC) in Belfast. Over 4000m2 of Polyflor products were laid by Flooring Solutions (NI) Ltd including Polysafe Vogue Ultra PUR to the kitchen, dining hall and washroom facilities, and Classic Mystique PUR to the stairs and circulation areas.

Ideally suited to the demands of high traffic school environments, Classic Mystique PUR demonstrates outstanding durability and abrasion resistance, benefitting from the incorporation of Polyflor’s renowned PUR maintenance enhancement.

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EPD for Ensinger's insulbar RE Insulbar RE is the first thermal insulation profile made of 100% unmixed recycled polyamide. Just like Ensinger’s classical insulbar product line, it creates a thermal barrier between the inner and outer shell of the metal frames of windows, doors and facades. Its excellent insulating properties help to save energy and costs for room heating and cooling. An upcycling process allows for a quality comparable with new material while generating 85% fewer greenhouse gases, as well as using 89% fewer fossil-based resources. This claim has now been backed by the Institute for Window Technology (ift) in Rosenheim, which has issued an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Ensinger’s insulbar RE. ( 01443

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Marmoleum Dual tiles inject fun into floor scheme Marmoleum Dual tiles from Forbo have been installed in refurbished areas of Darland High School in North Wales as part of a multimillion pound remodelling project. Wrexham Council wanted to use sustainable flooring that would provide pleasing aesthetics, cater for heavy footfall, be easy to clean and that would deliver a healthy and safe interior environment for pupils.

In conjunction with the school, the council chose to give corridors a facelift using a backdrop of smoky grey Marmoleum Dual

tiles with splashes of vivid colour injected in random clusters to achieve the bright and modern appearance required.

Donna Adcock PR and Marketing Officer at the school commented: “Our floors had to look modern and bring a unique stamp to the school. We also wanted them to be easy to clean and to incorporate green credentials.

The dynamic coloured and black tiles reflect the school’s five housing groups, which has helped to bring an identity to the school interior.”

Exceptionally durable and widely recognised as one of the most sustainable flooring products available, with more independent Eco-labels than any other, Marmoleum contains 97% natural raw materials, 72% of which are rapidly renewable, and has a 43% recycled content.

Its unique water-based finish, Topshield2, provides inherent protection and ensures it can withstand heavy footfall and be cleaned easily.

Forbo also supplied its unique Flotex floorcoverings for the school library in the newly-remodelled Griffin Centre. Flotex Vector, which has a pattern resembling the spines of books on shelves, proved ideal for this area.

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Fila benefits add up at new institute

Ultra Floor makes a splash in top aquarium Ultra Floor’s Level IT SUPER30 rapid setting and drying smoothing underlayment has been used to refurbish the home of one of Europe’s largest collection of sharks. Blue Planet Aquarium in Cheshire Oaks has undergone refurbishment to its reception and walk through areas by Manchester-based flooring contractor Branagan Flooring Services. It included 800m² of subfloor preparation and Polyflor XL PU vinyl installation using Ultra Floor’s Prime IT AR and Level IT SUPER30.

Level IT SUPER30 is Ultra Floor’s market leading ‘level and lay in a day’ formulation which sets to walk on in 30 minutes whilst allowing impervious floorcoverings to be laid after just three hours. (

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A Fila cleaning, protection and maintenance regime has been specified at the new Oxford Mathematical Institute. The new £55m building will house all of Oxford’s mathematicians under one roof. All surfaces were installed and Fila treated by W B Simpson. After installation of Limestone and Porcelain, Fila Cleaner was used on all surfaces to carry out an initial wash.

LEED-compliant FILAW68 – a water-based stain-proofing protector – was then applied; the non film-forming treatment seals and protects without altering appearance. Fila Deterdek was also specified for the mezzanine area. The fumeless ‘all-in-one’ descaling detergent gives an exceptional deep clean, without altering appearance.

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Interface provides low carbon solution Global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface has installed a combination of low carbon products at the headquarters of Hertfordshire County Council, to help the council lead by example in its quest to achieve sustainable, high quality buildings throughout Hertfordshire. The prestigious County Hall building required a flooring solution that supports the Hertfordshire Building Futures campaign – an initiative designed to help building planners, developers and the public make building development in Hertfordshire more sustainable. Carpet tiles from the Transformation and the Common Ground collection were selected throughout the building and installed using a non-directional method of installation to allow for individual carpet tiles to be replaced easily when damaged or worn.

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Kawneer systems help to inspire students Elements of the whole portfolio of Kawneer systems have been used on a new school with indoor and outdoor teaching spaces that achieved a BREEAM “Very good” rating. Kawneer’s AA 110 and AA 100 (sloped) curtain walling were used on the main entrance and corridors of the predominately naturally-ventilated Spires Academy in Canterbury.

These systems, with 65 and 50mm sightlines respectively, are complemented by AA 541 casement windows with both manual and automatic top-hung ventilators and by series 190 heavy-duty commercial entrance doors and AA 605 low/medium-duty swing doors. The windows and entrance doors were designed where necessary to Secured by Design standards.

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New Videx guide to compliant access systems Organisations looking to meet the security requirements of the Secured By Design (SBD) scheme can now get a helping hand from Videx. The company has just published its guide to specifying Door Entry & Access Control Systems to SBD Standards, the initiative from the Association of Chief Police Officers aiming to reduce crime with security products that meet police approved standards. The Videx guide explains how Door Entry and Access Control products should be procured in line with project requirements and fully satisfy SBD requirements. If not, there is the risk that subsequent inspections by Crime Prevention Design Advisors may lead to replacement equipment being required.

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Maximise large glazed areas Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems; with its approved fabricator PAGE Group Peterborough has completed a prestigious new car showroom and vehicle handover centre for Mercedes Benz in Milton Keynes. This project was completed using Comar 6EFT Stick Build Curtain Walling & Comar 7 Commercial Doors in configurations of Auto-Sliding and Swing fitted with Anti Finger Trap stiles. The striking curved facade was installed to optimise the visual display opportunities, an essential requirement for an upmarket retail car showroom. Comar 6EFT 4sided SG provides a structurally glazed curtain walling solution with EPDM or Silicon seals. ( 020

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A leader in integrated doorsets Leaderflush Shapland’s integrated doorset concept is a comprehensive solution developed to provide architects and contractors with performance doorsets in which every element is fit for purpose and guarantees performance. The integrated performance doorset concept is the next logical step in the development of performance doorsets. By incorporating all of the essential ironmongery the performance of the doorset can be guaranteed. This includes all recessed ironmongery and anything that interrupts the seals within the doorset, such as: closers, hinges, flush bolts, locks, flush pulls, electric locks, armoured loops, mag locks, transom closers and floor springs.

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Use of BIM by the design communities within the construction sector is growing significantly with adoption predicted to rise to 91% within the next three years.

As part of Metal Technology’s continuous development programme and in response to this demand from the market for support for BIM implementation, a new BIM library covering a full range of windows, doors and curtain walling is now available to designers and specifiers at www.metaltechnology.com. Metal Technology BIM product models have been developed using Autodesk Revit to deliver 3D window, door and curtain walling products that can be lifted and positioned within any overall BIM project model.

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Top marks for The Window Company (Contracts) The Window Company (Contracts) quoted, surveyed, designed and installed more than 40 casement windows in a quadrangle at Parkside Primary School in Chingford, Essex in record time to ensure that the work could be completed whilst the school’s 368 pupils were safely on holiday. The Window Company (Contracts), which is independent of any material or system supplier, chose frames in Veka’s 60mm Matrix 58 profile from trade fabricator Modplan to fit the specification and these were supplied in just five working days. It also sourced specialist double glazed sealed units in purple glass for key areas of the quadrangle to match the primary school’s own colours.

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Focus & Innovation

Company restructure to drive business growth Energy Assets, one of the largest independent providers of gas metering services to the UK industrial and commercial (I&C) sector, has appointed Vickie Gibson to the new position of Managing Director to drive operational excellence and growth across its core business portfolio.

Vickie moves to the post having served as the company’s Head of Data Integrity for the last year and will be responsible for the delivery of Energy Assets’ services covering gas infrastructure works, metering and automated meter reading (AMR). Vickie will lead the day-to-day operations as part of a new company structure that will provide a springboard for expansion within current and new market areas.

“Energy Assets has been very successful since its stock market flotation two years ago,” said Vickie. “Central to this has been our determination to continuously improve our offer to customers – whether gas suppliers or end users – as a meter asset manager, a gas infrastructure designer

and a provider of real-time and fully customisable information linked to energy efficiency.

“Some of our innovations have become de facto industry standards – for example our digital capture of meter information is having a transformational effect on the quality of the data linked to the UK’s installed gas meter base. At the same time, our AMR service is providing end users with valuable energy consumption data which ensures a high level of contract renewals.”

In line with the company’s strategic plans, Vickie Gibson will oversee a new operational structure. Key appointments include Ken Reavey as Head of Customer and Contract Management and Dean Berry as Head

of Field Operations. At the same time, Mark Burrows joins Energy Assets from National Grid Metering as Engineering Policy Manager.

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First solar O&O Barriers installed at Warwick Hospital

New changing facilities for Desborough Desborough Recreation Ground in High Wycombe is to receive brand new changing facilities to service the park’s tennis courts and football pitches. The work, being carried out by leisure design specialist Createability, will enable adult teams to play football at the site for the first time in a decade. The former changing rooms at the ground were closed 10 years ago due to poor plumbing and electricity, as well as poor security. Ian Cotgrave, Managing Director of Createability explains: “We have removed vulnerable features from the specification and, through a more traditional build as well as aspects such as anti vandal doors, will make the new building more secure.” (

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Kent-based Green Gate Access Systems, has installed the UK’s very first solar O&O barriers at Warwick Hospital. Two O&O ‘up and down’ car-park barriers were installed at the main entrances, operated via a key code for known users with a GSM intercom linked to the facilities office, should visitors require use of the car-park. Using calculations based on daily usage, latitude of the site and accessories connected to the barriers, Green Gate Access Systems selected and installed 24V solar panels to each barrier with an integrated encoder safety device, underground induction sensor and infra-red beam, to ensure they do not come down on people or vehicles.

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Knauf adds speed to modular Mansfield schools Spray-applied Airless Plaster and GIFAfloor dry screed flooring from Knauf has enabled Central Site Accommodation, a modular building manufacturer and contractor based in Coventry, to speed up production and construction on a schools extensions programme in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.The contractor has already used the products on two extensions to the King Edward Primary School in Mansfield and is now planning to employ them on a further 20 similar projects in Nottinghamshire and Warwickshire over the following six months. “Now that we’ve trialled them and we’re happy with the results we plan to use them as part of our system build,” says Director Mike Walsh.

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N&C raises awareness for Children Today Nicholls & Clarke recently held its annual ‘N&C Fun Day Event’ to raise awareness and donations for the charity, Children Today. Children Today provides specialised equipment and services for children and young people with disabilities throughout the UK. One of the previous beneficiaries of Children Today, Luke was a guest of honour at the event. The public turned up to the N&C charity event in force with families enjoying rides and activities. The local newspaper held a Cute Kids competition to find the ‘cutest kid’ in the borough and the craft and face painting stalls were as popular as ever, with hundreds of raffle tickets also sold!

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Knightsbridge Furniture unveils BIM components A comprehensive series of BIM components has been developed by Knightsbridge Furniture covering the company’s collections of seating, tables and cabinets across the hospital, care and mental health sectors.

The components can be downloaded free of charge from www.modlar.com/profile/knightsbridge.furniture.

Alan Towns, Managing Director of Knightsbridge Furniture, says: “We are delighted to embrace the future of BIM technology with the introduction of our open source Revit format BIM files. It was our goal to become one of the first UK contract furniture manufacturers to offer our clients the opportunity to easily download these files and it’s a credit to our team that we have launched ahead of schedule.”

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Six Johnson & Starley Aquair S-20 Water to Air Heat Interface Units (HIUs) have been installed at the Edinburgh Dome, an unusual Grade 2 listed sports hall at Malvern St. James Girls’ School. They have replaced the original warm air heating system that was installed some 36 years ago by The Modern Heating Company.

Aquair water to air heat exchange units are available with heat output of 10, 16 or 20kW at a hot water on temperature of 80°C. For energy efficient operation and accurate delivery of heat, a modulating control is incorporated. They also feature a standard air cleaner.

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Snickers launches new product and price catalogue

Recipe for success Proud dad John Allen has been steadily expanding his successful Complete Weed Control business over the last 20 years, which has seen him also take on a second territory, enabling his son Richard to help in building a strong family enterprise.

With the help of Richard, who joined the company 14 years ago and has now become Sales and Contracts Manager, the company has gone from strength to strength and can boast customers such as Chelsea Football Club, Ascot Race Course, Windsor Castle and Legoland.

The family-run business, which has also seen the promotion of Jamie Page as Contracts Manager, has become one of the best performing CWC franchisees.

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This full colour brochure is now available free to those professional tradesmen and women who want the very best in working clothes. The new Snickers product and price catalogue has an array of new garments and accessories for working effectively wherever you are on site – whatever trade you’re in.

You’ll find quality, innovation and top class functionality in every garment – the sign of a brand that knows what it takes to get the job done properly. The Snickers Workwear System provides the ultimate solution to make every man and woman’s workday easier and safer. So get to know the cutting-edge range from Snickers Workwear…in every stitch, it’s miles better.

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Yorkon offers greater design flexibility The Portakabin Group has expanded the range of colours and design possibilities now available for buildings constructed using its Yorkon off-site solutions, giving even greater aesthetic flexibility. The latest building system available for Yorkon projects has been engineered to remove the need for external columns, creating seamless, flush facades. The palette of colours for the steel envelope has also been expanded from 20 to 55. This unprecedented design flexibility is combined with the unrivalled efficiency of off-site construction that means reduced programme times, greater certainty of delivery on time and on budget, precision engineering in factory conditions for improved quality, less disruption during the build process.

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Celotex bus stops for the final time After three months, 50 locations and over 1000 bookings, the Celotex pink double-decker bus has parked up for the final time at the company's headquarters at Hadleigh in Suffolk - signalling the end of the insulation specialist's hugely popular 'Insulating Britain' roadshow.

Setting off from London in March, the 50-date roadshow saw Celotex take part in live webinars and deliver a series of one hour technical presentations to provide expert advice and guidance on UK Building Regulations changes – Part L and Section 6.

The Insulating Britain campaign has seen over 2500 industry professionals educated on the UK Building Regulations.

From Southampton to Glasgow, Cardiff to Norwich, the bus offered a 12-seat presentation area where Celotex Technical Consultants educated architects, contractors and distribution partners to simplify their route to Regulatory compliance.

The roadshow also helped to send over 10,000 visitors to Celotex’ purpose-built website at insulatingbritain.co.uk.

“Our Insulating Britain campaign has given industry professionals across the UK easy access to everything they need to know about new UK Building Regulations,” said Paul Evans, Head of Marketing at Celotex. “With further reductions in CO2 emissions required for England, Wales & Scotland, Celotex product and service solutions will continue to help simplify compliance to these new levels.”

The Celotex bus has completed its journey, but the company will continue to provide the latest updates, information on how to simplify compliance and expert advice and guidance over the course of 2014.

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Fencing specialist brightens school

Novus opens the door to fire safety Maintenance and refurbishment specialist Novus Property Solutions has replaced 172 communal fire doors across three Luton Borough Council accommodation blocks in work valued at £289,000. In just seven weeks, a team of operatives removed and replaced doors across the 14-storey blocks on the Park Town estate. Directly employed Novus operatives and subcontractors upgraded doors and frames to increase the amount of time in which fire would be contained. The doors and frames now give 30 minutes of resistance to the travel of fire, with all materials and products used by Novus being either fire resistant or fire intumescent.

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City Heights Academy will be opening its doors to students in September this year with a brand new, purpose-built campus featuring uniquely designed fencing. Fencing specialist CLD Fencing Systems has purpose-made the decorative fencing to add an aesthetic affirmation of the connection between the primary school and academy, as well as to provide safety and security for the students.

Working alongside landscape architects Place Design + Planning and the team at Carillion plc which were responsible for the project, CLD Fencing Systems manufactured the unique boundary fencing to a creative specification, to separate both schools, the car park and to make use of the fence as a visual spectacle.

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A&G achieves 3000 downloads of its BIM objects Just six months after becoming the first hard landscaping concrete manufacturer in the UK and Ireland to go ‘live’ on the National BIM Library, A&G (Acheson & Glover) has received a significantly high proportion of downloads of its BIM objects. Since being listed in the awardwinning BIM Library, A&G has achieved more than 3000 downloads to date. Brian McConnell, Marketing Manager, A&G says: “We were aware for some time that BIM was going to dramatically alter the way professional designers and specifiers created their projects. Being the first hard landscaping concrete manufacturer to go live on BIM has put us at the forefront of dynamic building modelling software.”

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