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Product Showcase
from PSBJ July 21
IRISH COLLEGE SELECTS SALTO TO SECURE ITS NEW CAMPUS
South West College, the largest further education college in Northern Ireland, has selected SALTO and its partner company, Doorways Architectural, to provide the access control solution for its new multi-million-pound Erne Campus.
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Located in the communities of Tyrone and Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, the college is physically represented at campuses in Cookstown, Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh. It employs over 900 full-time and part-time staff servicing around 18,000 enrolments and, with a turnover of £41m, makes a major contribution to the local and regional economy.
The new campus, which is situated on the site of the former Erne Hospital in Enniskillen, will open its doors to students and staff later this year having been delayed due to COVID-19, and will deliver additional first-class facilities and accommodation for students and staff at South West College. It will see the delivery of the first educational building worldwide to achieve the highest international standard in environmental construction – Passive House Premium. The application of the Passive House standard is still quite new in the UK and in particular Northern Ireland, ranking it alongside prestigious buildings such as the Apple Campus 2 in terms of sustainable innovation and design, and it is also designed to achieve a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, confirming the college’s commitment towards sustainability.
What did the college need?
To ensure the safety and security of its students, staff and visitors, the college needed a modern access, wire-free control solution that was future-proof to allow for any future expansion, and provide full control over who could access what, where and when. In addition, any proposed solution had to be easy to install, simple to operate, be able to grant access rights instantly and revoke them in real-time if and when required, and provide full audit trail functionality. To meet this brief, Tracey Brothers, the main contractor constructing the new campus, commissioned SALTO partner Doorways Architectural to supply and install the new access control system.
Solution and benefits
Robert McNeill, Doorways’ Sales Manager, comments: “Having made the decision to standardise access control on the SALTO solution, installation got underway with some 100 plus doors being secured. Products fitted include SALTO XS4 One handle sets, mortise locks with projecting latches, strike plates and simple-to-use SALTO BLUEnet software. “This provides high-level, real-time access control throughout the campus, allowing system administrators to manage doors and user keys in just a few easy steps and in real-time. A SALTO Virtual Network (SVN) was also installed, which provides the flexibility for the campus’ access control system to grow as required.”
Controlling access plays an important role in the security of any educational building and SALTO’s innovative, wire-free technology allows stand-alone electronic locks to read, receive and write information via their operating smart cards. And, at a later date if the client chooses, they can also incorporate the use of JustIN Mobile technology making it easy and secure to incorporate smartphones as a part of their on-campus access control solution. A spokesperson for South West College said: “Security is of paramount importance for all our students and staff. Doorways and SALTO understood our requirements to be successful – secure and safe. We needed a system where our new campus buildings felt safe but where our students have a sense of freedom – and our new SALTO technology provides that.”
CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IS IMPROVED WITH EXCELLENT SECONDARY GLAZING
Set in the area close to the imposing 600-year-old Chester Cathedral are two Grade II Listed Georgian buildings, which have been carefully and sympathetically renovated to become Abbey School for Exceptional Children.
Most of the windows were original and single glazed, which provided little thermal insulation for the students who would be occupying the spaces and allowed the noise of passing tourists visiting the historic square to enter the rooms. Barron Design contacted Fenestral, a trusted partner of Selectaglaze, to discuss options, suitable treatments and to install the units thereafter.
The specification of the secondary glazing included 6.8mm laminate K glass. The choice of glass thickness and type, and installation of the units with a cavity of well over 200mm from the primary glazing, will result in a noise reduction more than 45 dB. 70 units were installed in classrooms, sensory rooms, dining areas and accommodation. Series 46 fixed lights were used below sill level transom coupled to either Series 60 where there are off-set sashes, or Series 20 where the sashes are of equal size. For the exceptionally large windows, over 3m, Series 90s were specified. All units were fitted with locks to prevent unauthorised operation by pupils. These included fitch catches for the Series 20 and 60, flush locks for the Series 45 and Series 90. U-channels were also included in all the vertical sliding units to not only keep running tracks clean and clear, but adding another element of safety for curious pupils.
NEW FROM ENFIELD: BUILD YOUR BESPOKE PAS24 FD60 DOOR GEZE WINS NHS CONTRACT
Enfield Speciality Doors is now offering custom-built, highsecurity one-hour fire doorsets. The PAS24 FD60 internal entrance doors are certified for fire and security and are ideal for apartments for social housing, students or private landlords. Enfield’s new entrance doors meet BS 476 for fire resistance and smoke control, as well as PAS24 for enhanced security, which is required for the police-backed Secured by Design certification. 30-minute fire door options are also available with PAS24 certification. Single doorsets in this range come with up to 33 dB acoustic performance. The high-security fire doorsets are all built to order, with a variety of finishes and veneers to choose from. They incorporate a severe-duty core with a hardwood frame and a range of high-quality ironmongery available in satin or polished stainless steel. Options include anti-snap letterplates, lift-off hinges, lever handles and push-on escutcheons, plus a choice of surface-mounted and concealed door closers. A Fortress 3* thumbturn cylinder with hardened pins for anti-drill, anti-pick and anti-bump resistance offers ultimate peace of mind. GEZE UK has been successful in securing a five-year contract in conjunction with NHS UK Property Services. The collaboration between NHS UK Property Services and GEZE UK is believed to be one of the largest contracts of its kind. Providing a service to more than 1000 sites and 5000 assets, GEZE UK is the industry choice to deliver a first-class service to the NHS. The majority of sites provide regional healthcare and fall into one of the following categories: health centres and GP surgeries; hospitals and hospital-related properties and offices. GEZE Service has recently launched a recruitment drive to provide the necessary support for a contract of this magnitude and is recruiting for key account managers, account administrators and service technicians for automatic and industrial doors. Service Director, Adam Presdee, says: “An exciting relationship ahead, GEZE is looking forward to working with the NHS in maintaining and improving the public’s experiences and prolonging the lifecycles of its assets.”
GET SUMMER READY WITH DR. SCHUTZ
Now that the days and evenings are becoming brighter, brown patios, green fencing and grubby outdoor furniture are just some of the sights we’re beginning to see.
To aid the dreaded task of exterior cleaning and maintenance, Dr. Schutz showcases three of its most popular products, perfect for transforming outdoor spaces.
Wood Refresher
Restore the natural colour of outdoor wood with an intensive cleaning agent for all wood surfaces, which have turned grey, with Dr. Schutz Wood Refresher. The product has good adhesion and a non-drip formula, making it easy for any surface to be refreshed. Stone Care
Stone Care is a concentrated cleaner for the removal of dirt, grime, grease and other micro-organisms on stone and tile floors. This product benefits from a high coverage of 1000m2/litre.
Intensive Cleaner
This product is a thoroughlyeffective and powerful deep cleaner for the removal of dirt, grime, algae, moss, grease and micro-organisms from any outdoor surface. Garden furniture, decking, fencing, stonework, brick walls, garden ornaments, steps, driveways, paths, patios and concrete are just some of the surfaces which can benefit from using this cleaner.
Stay on top of cleaning and maintenance this summer with Dr. Schutz.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SPECIFYING THE CORRECT FLOOR FOR DANCE AND DANCE EDUCATION
Whether you are specifying a dance floor for the world’s leading dance companies or for classes in schools, colleges or universities, the same fundamental criteria apply. Wherever a student chooses to study dance, it is important to make sure that the learning environment is equipped to professional standards with sprung floors, mirrors and barres.
Choosing the correct dance surface is vital for dancers’ health, safety and artistic performance. All sprung floors are not the same and understanding the differences between various types of floors available is important. Experts in biomechanics have established a clear link between the quality of a dance floor and the likelihood of injury, demonstrating that a floor with a consistent response and the correct degree of ‘traction’ is vital.
Dance creates impact energy. If the energy generated is returned to the body it can result in an array of joint problems, sprains, fractures, knee problems and tendonitis. Lower limb problems, such as tendinitis, shin splints, knee pain and ankle strain can all be attributed to incorrectly-specified sprung floors and can take several weeks of physical therapy and recovery time to correct. A dance floor that is impact absorbent and provides lateral foot support is essential.
Ensure correct specification
Harlequin is a global brand leader for sprung and vinyl performance floors and has an enviable portfolio of dance and education clients from top universities and dance schools to the world’s leading dance companies including the Royal Opera House and Royal Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Houston Ballet and New Zealand Ballet. Harlequin has over 45 years’ experience manufacturing, supplying and installing professional performance floors and offers a wide range of sprung floor systems and vinyl performance floors to meet every requirement.
F. BALL LAUNCHES ENHANCED FLOOR FINISHING COMPOUND
F. Ball and Co. has launched Stopgap Micro Rapid, a new ultrasmooth, flexible, rapid-drying floor finishing compound for creating a flawlessly smooth subfloor finish. Stopgap Micro Rapid can be applied to a seamless feathered edge to fill indentations formed by screws used to secure plywood and hardboard sheets as well as the gaps at joints between the panels. It can also be used to repair minor surface defects in a wide range of other absorbent surfaces, including sand, cement and calcium sulphate screeds. It is ideal for use where an ultra-smooth surface is required to prevent imperfections affecting the finished appearance of new floorcoverings.
www.f-ball.com 01538 361633 mail@f-ball.co.uk www.harlequinfloors.com 01892 514888 architects@harlequinfloors.com
SETCRETE RAPID SET REPAIR MORTAR OFFERS 30-MINUTE SET TIME FOR BEAM AND BLOCK FLOORS
Setcrete Rapid Set Repair Mortar repairs damaged or worn concrete in just 30 minutes. The water-mix mortar can be used internally or externally, and applied up to 25mm thick on horizontal surfaces or 10mm on vertical surfaces. It is suitable for repairing a wide range of non-structural concrete elements, including floor screeds, paving slabs, beams and lintels, stair treads and risers, balcony edges and concrete soffits. With a working time of 10 to 15 minutes, Setcrete Rapid Set Repair Mortar is walk-on hard after 30 minutes (depending on ambient temperature) and can be covered, for example, with a floorcovering, after 24 hours. Packaged in convenientlysized 5kg pouches, with a storage/shelf life of 12 months, it is available through builders’ merchants nationwide.
CONCRETE VENEER: WHERE CONCRETE AND PERFECT ACOUSTICS COME TOGETHER
Concrete Veneer is a new and innovative product that brings together a perforated core plate and a finely perforated 1.5mm cement top layer. It looks exactly like a conventional concrete product, but the perforated panels provide acoustic absorption to aw 0.50, NRC 0.65 and SAA 0.64. The nano-perforations are microscopic perforations at Ø 0.5mm, which enable high acoustic performance without compromising the aesthetic quality. Concrete Veneer is also relatively lightweight, with the perforated panels weighing only 12kg/m2 and the nonperforated version weighing 15kg/m2 , and easy to fix. It is available in five different colours – from natural white to dark graphite.
FOCUS & INNOVATION BOWATER DOORS DELIVERS INDUSTRY-LEADING LEVELS OF FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION
Bowater Doors is proud to introduce FireShield, a composite fire door with impressive and consistent test results. It’s a revolutionary fire and smoke protection solution and is the result of innovative design, combined with extensive testing and sealed with the BM TRADA Q Mark certification scheme to ensure consistent high quality.
This range of next-generation composite fire doors includes glazed and solid designs, all of which have been thoroughly tested to BS EN 1634, the latest standard for fire resistance and smoke control. Scott Francis, Technical Manager at Bowater Doors, has been instrumental in the testing of this new range of fire doors. He comments: “BS EN 1634 is the latest standard and a far more demanding test in comparison to BS 476. This is particularly in reference to the requirement to expose both sides of the door to the fire, combined with the increased level of pressure and heat in the furnace. We made the decision to test our doors to the limits with regards to safety and security to ensure we are offering the best composite fire door on the market.” For additional peace of mind, FireShield is supplied with a low-maintenance, fully-finished frame that has been designed specifically for use with fire doors.
The testing of this door range was not limited to fire protection. Keeping residents safe remains a key driver for the development of Bowater Doors’ entire product range. FireShield was tested to PAS 24 and also holds the Secured by Design accreditation.
The function and usability of the range was also considered and, as a consequence, it features an AV2 slam-shut lock to ensure that when the door is closed it is secure and ready to perform in the event of a fire.
Every aspect of the system was considered including its environmental credentials. To ensure consistent levels of performance, FireShield features an environmentally-friendly Agrifiber core door slab – an incredibly strong, durable and stable material in comparison to phenolic foam alternatives.
LRWA LAUNCHES PRODUCT REGISTER FOR LIQUID ROOFING SYSTEMS
A free, online tool that enables users to quickly assess the suitability of liquid roofing systems has been launched by the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA).
Aimed at specifiers, distributors and contractors, the Product Register compiles information from third-party certifications, including agrément and European Technical Approval (ETA) certificates, into an easy-to-read format.
It allows the user to search for a preferred manufacturer via a drop-down list or a product name, if known. Alternatively, if the user is unsure about which liquid roofing system to use, they can carry out a search using six filters, which will create a random list of potential products.
The filters include the material, for example, polyurethane; the type of roof that needs waterproofing such as inverted, pitched or a terrace; the level of foot traffic; the required lifespan of the roof area; what type of substrate will be coated; and whether it is a new-build or refurbishment project. Every product in the register is listed with key features and a link to further information, such as approved applications, evidence of durability and properties in relation to fire. There is also a function that allows different liquid systems to be compared. Available on the LRWA website, the Product Register will be continually updated and contains the details of more than 80 liquid systems offered by the association’s members.
The tool forms part of the LRWA’s wider aim to help specifiers, distributors and contractors make the right choice and ensure liquids perform as expected. In 2020, the association launched a new Design Guide for Specifiers offering extensive technical information and advice to help specifiers correctly select liquid products and systems.
www.lrwa.org.uk 0333 987 4581 info@lrwa.org.uk
ROCKWOOL SUPPORTS FIRE PROTECTION FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL WITH NEW CPD BESPOKE APP PROVIDES LIVE PROJECT UPDATES
Stone-wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has launched a new CPD module to help design out risk for steel-frame constructions. ‘Passive Fire Protection for Structural Steel’ has been developed to enhance industry knowledge on up-to-date regulations and examines how specifiers can maximise fire protection periods with carefully chosen insulation materials. “Insulation might not always be a designer’s first thought when it comes to fire protection, which is why we’re aiming to help develop industry knowledge and encourage specifiers to think carefully about what different insulation solutions can offer,” explains Coral Morgan, Product Manager – Fire Protection, ROCKWOOL UK. The ‘Passive Fire Protection for Structural Steel’ CPD gives an overview of structural-steel and steel-frame construction, key considerations to keep in mind when specifying passive fire protection for steel members, and up-to-date regulations, standards and testing protocols. The Window Company (Contracts)’ mission for continuous improvement has just had another boost with the launch of a brandnew app, which allows fitting teams to provide live project updates from site. Fitters on site simply log into the app to record and log their point of work risk assessments (POWRA) and installation checklists. They can also take and submit before and after photos of every job and record any snagging issues directly from the app. The big benefit for the company and for its clients right across the social housing and new-build sector is that the data recorded on site is automatically added to its database, which holds the records of every property where work is planned, ongoing or completed. The Window Company (Contracts)’ SQL/Access database is already a powerful tool in the company’s service offering. For instance, it includes a bespoke caller ID system, which identifies any resident who calls up and brings up their customer record so that the call handler can greet them by name and see exactly what work is being carried out at their property.
NET-ZERO CLASSROOM BLOCK BY TG ESCAPES EXTENDS FACILITIES AT SAMUEL RYDER ACADEMY
Samuel Ryder was a very small secondary school with about 250 students. The local authority decided to extend the school’s provision to cover primary and secondary pupils. Since then, the school, with an ‘Outstanding’ leadership Ofsted rating, has grown in popularity and demand for places has outstripped capacity. The school’s timber frame modular building from TG Escapes was completed at the end of August 2020, ready for use in time for the students’ return to school.
The block consists of seven English classrooms, the English team office, an SLT office, year 7 and 8 toilets, a media suite and two year 6 classrooms. Whilst price was the key criterion during the selection process, the sustainable nature of the building materials used was a benefit. “Offsite fabrication resulted in a very rapid onsite construction. I was impressed by the speed of delivery, which occurred on schedule, and the site manager, who had excellent communication skills and was extremely accommodating of requests to tweak the original design,” commented Ian Cushion, Scholars’ Education Trust Estates Manager. Consultant Barker Associates sent out invitations to tender to six contractors, from which a shortlist of three was drawn up. The key criteria were price and quality, but it was also very important that the company selected had proven experience of working with schools, and that the individuals with whom the school had contact with were of the right calibre.
The energy performance certificate for this building is A+ rated at minus 24, making the building carbon neutral, or net-zero, in operation. Mechanical and electrical systems are key to producing comfortable building environments as well as achieving energy efficiency. TG Escapes’ M&E consultant Designphase used a combination of four systems to achieve this:
Air source heat pumps to heat the hot water and most of the space heating A hybrid active ventilation system to efficiently supply fresh air and extract stale air
LED lighting and lighting controls with daylight dimming to keep consumption to a minimum
A solar photovoltaic system was installed across the roof.
The air source heat pumps specified produce between 3 to 4 kilowatts of heat for every kilowatt of electricity used. The ventilation system tempers the incoming air with the hot air being extracted using low-wattage fans to distribute the air and provide a comfortable environment. The LED lighting is inherently efficient, and the addition of controls like daylight dimming means that when the spaces are flooded with natural daylight, the lights will respond automatically. Finally, a large 72kW solar photovoltaic array was installed across the roof to help offset the energy used in the building.
The combination of these systems resulted in a building that is both comfortable to use and provides a high level of energy efficiency that will benefit the end-users at Samuel Ryder and the environment we pass onto the next generation.
ADVANCED LIGHTS THE WAY AT UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL THREE DEANESTOR PROJECTS WIN SCOTTISH PROPERTY AWARDS
The University of Bristol’s emergency lighting upgrade continues with the installation of a further 10 LuxIntelligent emergency light testing panels from fire and life safety system manufacturer, Advanced. The new equipment will be installed alongside 21 existing LuxIntelligent panels, linked to around 4500 light fittings, to ensure ongoing compliance with the BS 5266-1 code of practice for the emergency lighting of premises. The LuxIntelligent panels will continue to be retrofitted across a range of university buildings, including seven halls of residences, using existing cabling. The ease with which LuxIntelligent can be used to replace outdated emergency lighting on existing sites allows significant time and cost savings to be achieved. A variety of LED luminaires have been chosen from the wide LuxIntelligent range to protect buildings with very different lighting requirements. They include downlighters, spotlights, exit signs and bulkhead lighting that complement equipment already installed in the historic Victoria Rooms, the Wills Hall halls of residence as well as operating theatres and abattoirs in the veterinary college campus.
Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fit-out specialists, has provided furniture and fit-out services for three projects which have won awards at this year’s Scottish Property Awards. The largest scheme was a £3m contract for the furniture and fit-out of Inverurie Campus. The £55m project won Development of the Year (Public Buildings). Deanestor fitted-out 360 rooms across the campus and manufactured bespoke fixed furniture. In the healthcare sector, the new acute mental health wards at Stobhill Hospital won Healthcare Development of the Year. Deanestor provided fixed furniture and fit-out for the new facilities which have created light, airy and welcoming spaces for patients, their families and staff. The team who worked on the NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital in Glasgow won an Outstanding Achievement Award. On this project, Deanestor supplied a range of specialist clinical equipment in just a few days – from healthcare benching to drug cabinets, medi rails and storage solutions.
NORBORD EUROPE IS NOW PART OF WEST FRASER
Norbord Europe is proud to join the West Fraser organisation. As one of the UK’s number one engineered wood panel manufacturers, Norbord is the go-to corporate name behind the company’s popular brands for architects, merchants, specifiers, end-users and consumers alike. These successful, well-known brand names will remain – SterlingOSB Zero, CaberFloor and CaberWood MDF – as part of the West Fraser organisation. David Connacher, Marketing Manager, comments: “We are delighted to be working within the West Fraser family. It gives us the opportunity to continue growing, developing and maximising our European business as we have been doing for many years. It is very much business as usual and our customerfacing teams are communicating this positive message to our key partners.”
WORLD-FIRST SUSTAINABLE OFFICE RETROFIT FOR ISO CHEMIE WINFRAMER AND SEALANT TAPES
New foam sealant tapes and a thermally-insulating and load-bearing bracket support system from Iso Chemie have been specified for a worldfirst sustainable office retrofit at Cambridge University. The move sees WINFRAMER units and ISO BLOCO tape being installed at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Entopia Building in Regent Street, Cambridge, in an initiative to bring the property in line with current zero-carbon Passivhaus and BREEAM energy-efficiency standards. This is the first time that retrofitted windows are being installed as part of an office refurbishment to ensure compliance with some of the lowest emission standards in the world.
UPONOR ADVANCES PRE-INSULATED PIPES WITH ECOFLEX VIP THERMO LAUNCH
A high-performance pipe designed to make heating systems more sustainable than ever before has been launched by Uponor, the total solutions provider of systems for the safe transportation of water around a building. Ecoflex VIP Thermo represents the next generation of pre-insulated pipes thanks to its ability to significantly minimise heat and energy losses. The product’s efficiency stems from its unique hybrid design which combines technology from bonded and unbonded insulated pipes to create a solution that delivers up to 48% lower heat loss compared to unbonded pipes, and 34% compared to bonded pipes. In addition, Ecoflex VIP Thermo is also highly flexible and durable, making it ideal for complex projects where space is limited.
UPGRADE YOUR PROPERTY WITH COUNTRY COLOUR
The one activity that has seen most of us through lockdown is walking. We’ve all become more familiar with our neighbourhoods as we have wandered around the local streets on a weekly basis – daily for those who are more energetic – for almost a year.
Having never really taken the time to do this before, and with more homeowners using lockdown to refurbish their properties, we are noticing the different house styles, upgrade work that’s been completed and landscaping choices for front gardens.
Never has it been so apparent what a difference an upgraded front door, cladding system or garden fence can make to a property. Homeowners are proud of their properties and want them to look the best that they can be. Having taken note of the upgrades that are being done, we have observed a trend towards more standout colours being used – in particular, blue. Making small upgrades that make the world of difference does not need to break the bank. You don’t need to install brand-new products when there are fantastic refurbishment options available to you that are affordable, easy to use and provide the desired pop of colour.
Country Colour from Osmo UK offers an opaque, satin wood finish for exterior wood. Available in 19 standard colours, 186 RAL Classic and 1950 NCS colours, it is the ideal finish to renew previously-stained, weathered or discoloured wood surfaces and provide a standout colour feature to your property.
The range promises premium durability and a rich colour, hiding the natural colour and grain of the wood whilst enhancing its natural texture. The finish not only rejuvenates the wood, but leaves it protected against the unpredictable British weather for many years to come.
Country Colour can be applied to a range of wood species, including oily and exotic materials. Based on natural vegetable oils, the finish allows the wood to breathe, preventing it from cracking, peeling or blistering. Requiring only two coats, it can be applied using a roller or brush and has an approximate drying time of eight to 10 hours.
www.osmouk.com 01296 481220 info@osmouk.com
FRANKE LAUNCHES BRAND-NEW DIMENSIONS PRODUCT RANGE AND BROCHURE
Franke has launched a brand-new product offer and online brochure, titled Dimensions, aimed at developers and house-builders. It showcases the depth and breadth of its portfolio from Franke and sister brand Carron Phoenix, including product solutions designed to cut energy, water and waste in the home, together with its environmental and sustainable credentials. The 61-page Dimensions is available as an online brochure by visiting the below website. Strategically selected to suit the varied needs of the contract market reflecting different build specifications, Dimensions offers an extensive range of Franke and Carron Phoenix sinks, taps, cooker hoods, accessories and waste management solutions with price points and specs to suit every project, from social or high-volume housing, through to innovative and premium products for high-end developments.
www.offsitesolutions.com
OFFSITE SOLUTIONS BATHROOM PODS USED ON THREE STUDENT SCHEMES DEVELOPED BY MACE
Offsite Solutions, a leading UK bathroom pod specialist, manufactured more than 1400 shower pods in contracts worth over £3m for three student housing schemes developed by Mace. The Offsite Solutions design team worked closely with Mace to develop a standardised en-suite pod solution for use on multiple student schemes. The GRP composite pods were used for the West Wing in Cardiff, The Depot in Exeter, and most recently, West Way Square in Oxford. Each pod was fully fitted-out and finished in the factory and had only left- and right-hand variations for maximum efficiency in offsite manufacturing.
01278 780807 info@offsitesolutions.com
SIKA SWEEPS THE BOARD AT SPRA AWARDS 2021
Sika and five of its certified contractors have triumphed at this year’s Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) Awards. The awards, which recognise best practice within the single-ply roofing industry, saw Sika Sarnafil, working with Berkshire-based Malone Roofing, take home the Best New Build award for its contribution to St George’s College’s new sports facility and its bespoke freeform glulam roof. The lightweight system was ideal for the complex curved roof. Also, the addition of Sika decor profiles meant rainfall could be interrupted and guided across the roof area, ensuring highpitched areas could provide more slip resistance, offering substantial health and safety benefits. www.sika.co.uk/roofing 01707 394444 enquiries@uk.sika.com
TBA’S PHOENIX UPGRADES FIRE PROTECTION WITHIN RAF MANSTON HISTORY MUSEUM
One of the high-performance, flexible and very versatile fire-rated smoke and flame barriers manufactured by TBA FIREFLY has been employed at the iconic RAF Manston History Museum, located near Ramsgate in Kent, during the refurbishment of a single-storey structure. Peter Steele, Museum Chairman, commented: “The model of the Manston service depot, which supplied the airfield back in the First World War, has been here in the museum for some 20 years. When the room was built, however, they had just installed a cotton fabric across the soffit, which we discovered was not flame resistant, so I started looking for an alternative. Having searched online, there were a number of possible materials, but the FIREFLY Phoenix met all the requirements.”
PREMIER MODULAR PROVIDES £2M SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FACILITY BUILT OFF SITE
The offsite construction specialist, Premier Modular, has delivered a new £2m special educational needs facility at Nethergate Academy in Nottingham – an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ special school for children with autism, learning difficulties and disabilities. The school is sponsored by Greenwood Academies Trust. The main driver for Nottingham City Council’s decision to use offsite was the essential need to reduce noise and disruption to the children by moving construction work into a factory. The building also had to be delivered to a short programme ready for occupation for the start of the new academic year. The new purpose-designed facilities have expanded the teaching spaces for autistic children and provide 48 new places.
ROCKWOOL LAUNCHES SOCIAL HOUSING RESOURCE HUB
Stone-wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL has bolstered its technical resources with a new Social Housing Resource Hub, making it easier for specifiers to access the latest information and advice on specialist insulation solutions for social housing, and helping them create comfortable and safe properties for residents. The hub brings a wealth of technical information into one place, giving stakeholders access to product data and benefits, case studies and direct links to further helpful resources at their fingertips such as a comprehensive retrofit solutions section. The ROCKWOOL Social Housing Resource Hub is the latest addition to the manufacturer’s suite of technical information.
