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June 2018

LAW OF ATTRACTION UCL's Faculty of Laws boasts positive, light-filled environment for students to thrive

Can Hackitt hack it?

A helping hand

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The consensus from key members of the construction industry revealed

How the private sector can help the public sector in times of austerity

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Gilbert-Ash has successfully delivered an energetic space for UCL's Faculty of Laws in a lightfilled, clean-lined project that boosts positivity.

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Welcome to the June issue of PSBJ...

May 17th’s Hackitt Review left the nation in frustration after Dame Judith Hackitt, Chair of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety, was broadly criticised by the British public for failing to recommend a ban on combustible cladding. The 159-page Final Report of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety failed to be delivered as a requested embargoed copy to members of the committee, which was described in the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee session by Chair Clive Betts as a "disappointment" that members were not given access to a copy in advance meaning they were unable to read it prior to the session.

The Hackitt Review was ordered after the disastrous Grenfell blaze in June last year, which was accelerated by combustible cladding. In her introduction to the review, Dame Judith Hackitt commented: "Recommendations made in this review will not be sufficient given some of the concerns around specific issues such as cladding specifications – I recognise that, but these issues can be addressed in parallel with this new framework that I am recommending.” While many welcomed some aspects of the report such as the call for more rigorous material testing and support of the self-certification model, many have heavily critiqued the review due to it falling short of banning flammable cladding. It was reported shortly after the review’s delivery, however, that Government is to consult on a ban.

Amongst those who censured Hackitt's review is political figure of the Labour party David Lammy, MP for Tottenham, who took to Twitter to describe the Hackitt Review as "absolute shambles...First, the Review doesn't recommend banning combustible materials on high-rise blocks. Then, Dame Hackitt herself says she would support it. Now in Parliament, ministers say they're going to consult on doing it. Don't consult on it, do it now". Architectural professionals such as Architect, George Clarke, also disapproved of the review’s outcome. Clarke also posted: “…Let me get this right...we are accepting in the 21st century that it is acceptable to clad our buildings in materials that promote fire spread at a frightening pace putting more lives at risk.” Turn to page 06 of this month’s issue to discover key members of the industry’s responses to Hackitt’s review.

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Contents

06 News A round up of the latest industry updates including responses from some of the industry's leading figures on last month's Hackitt Review.

08 Upfront Working closely with architect practice, Levitt Bernstein, fit-out contractor, GilbertAsh, has successfully delivered a bright and energising space for UCL’s worldclass Faculty of Laws providing students and staff with an enhanced learning and teaching experience.

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14 Housing

20 Legal & Business

24 Education

Ensuring Arawak Walton Housing Association’s stock is energy-efficient, aesthetically-pleasing and wind- and watertight, Profile 22’s Optima Casement solution has been specified for a social housing scheme in Rusholme, Manchester.

In times of austerity the need for all sectors to come together is even more apparent.

Here Robbie Blackhurst, Managing Director at Procure North West, looks at how the private sector can lend the public sector a helping hand.

The need for schools to adopt effective water management systems is vital and, with the UK’s unpredictable weather events, the necessity is even further pressing. In this article, GRAF UK looks at an amalgamation of SuDS and rainwater harvesting systems.

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22 Talking Point

28 Technical Focus

Damp- and mould-related issues are prevalent within the social housing arena, causing many a concern for landlords, housing authorities and tenants. Here Tom De Saulles, Sustainability Senior Manager at Modern Masonry, looks into the best ways to swerve these issues.

The addition of a Post 16 Centre at Alderman Knight School has seen Taylor Lane Timber Frame appointed as a subcontractor to manufacture and erect a timber frame kit. Here, PSBJ looks at the complexities associated with the curved build.

Jan Ponsford, Director at energy reduction specialist Virtus Consult, looks at how NHS Trusts can reduce energy consumption and spend more money on patients rather than energy bills.

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14 30 Shelters & Canopies

36 HVAC

Canopies UK has been approached by catering services company, Caterlink, to provide a stunning outdoor space for a Wigan college’s external dining facilities that’s suitable for all types of British weather.

January’s EU Energy Efficiency Directive has been the driving force behind improving user experience (UX) within the HVAC realm. Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation looks at the evolutive motion of UX and how it’s become a critical component for public sector applications.

32 Leisure

38 Interiors: Stairs & Lifts

Situated in an area of outstanding beauty, the verdigris green copper-clad High Wycombe Leisure Centre has been designed to sympathetically unite with its surroundings while acting as a visuallystriking addition for the residents of High Wycombe.

Known as the home of British aviation, the Brooklands Museum in Weybridge has improved accessibility for its disabled visitors with the addition of a minimal lift installation in a recently-refurbished hangar.

34 Swimming Pools

Steve Bailes from the Zaun Group looks at the recent terrorist barbarities that have struck the world over the last two years. Here, he explains how an onion skin approach to security can relieve attacks such as a vehicle as a weapon (VAW) attacks.

Swimming pool manufacturer and distributor, Certikin, explains why its OC-1 filter media was the filtration of choice at Dartmouth Indoor Swimming Pool.

40 Security: Bomb-Blast & Anti-Terrorism

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INDUSTRY UPDATES

Each month PSBJ rounds up the latest public sector construction updates, from new contracts to industry awards.

altogether for desktop studies, which allow manufacturers to commission unregulated, unpublished reports assessing their materials’ theoretical safety for high-rise buildings.”

Planning submitted for UWE Bristol Engineering building AHR has submitted a planning application for a new 8500m2 Engineering building at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). The building, to be located at the university’s main Frenchay Campus, will accommodate up to 1600 people and has been designed to the BREEAM ‘Excellent’ standard. The UWE Bristol Engineering project will deliver a new academic building for the university that contributes to its vision of promoting multidisciplinary, collaborative learning. AHR and engineer Hydrock have collaborated to create a low-energy, naturally ventilated building which provides long-term flexibility for the university.

Polling data confirms public support for stronger fire safety regulations A new survey shows overwhelming support (90%) among the British public for all new high-rise and high-risk buildings to be clad and insulated in non-combustible materials only. The survey, commissioned

by ROCKWOOL and carried out by online market research company, Research Now, polled a sample of 2004 members of the UK public. Of those questioned, 71% also called for a ban on the use of desktop studies as a way of assessing the fire performance of cladding systems used on buildings. Darryl Matthews, Managing Director of ROCKWOOL UK, says: “It is very encouraging, though not surprising, to see such widespread public support for the use of non-combustible materials on high-risk and high-rise buildings. Requiring the use of non-combustible cladding and insulation materials on new buildings would help protect public safety and remove the need

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Castle House shortlisted for major award The new offices of Newark & Sherwood District Council, known as Castle House, have been shortlisted in the Commercial category for the RICS Awards 2018, East Midlands. The project was entered into the awards by William Saunders. The awards are run by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and recognise the most innovative construction projects across the country that have a positive impact on local communities. Led by Chris Houldsworth, Architect Partner, William Saunders undertook all the architecture, civil and structural engineering for the project, which has been praised for excellence in design and construction as well as its investment in the community and local stakeholder involvement at all stages.

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Work starts on £4.4m Devon primary school Construction work at a new £4.4m primary school in Okehampton, Devon, has

recently begun following the appointment of construction and infrastructure company, Morgan Sindall. The new St James’ Church of England Primary School will be located to the north of Crediton Road and is being built on behalf of Devon County Council. The school will create 420 primary and nursery places, primarily serving the new housing development being built to the east of Okehampton.

St James’ will be the second primary school in the town and the first Church of England school in Okehampton.

Cheshire East and High Peak to receive major boost Living standards, housing stock and local communities in Cheshire East and High Peak are set to benefit from a major boost with help from Peaks & Plains Housing Trust’s five-year plan. The plan, which sets out how the trust will help to improve lives and local communities, will see a total of £30m invested across both Cheshire East and High Peak. This will be used to make its customers’ homes safer, warmer and more comfortable places to live. The trust will help address the national housing shortage by building 750 high-quality homes for affordable and private rent and sale.

Morgan Sindall tops out at Essex primary school £2.3m expansion A topping out ceremony has been held to mark a major milestone in the £2.3m expansion of Home Farm Primary School in Essex, which is being delivered by construction and infrastructure company, Morgan Sindall. Teachers and pupils at Home Farm Primary School, Colchester, were invited to see their new school building taking shape, as Morgan Sindall’s project team celebrated reaching the highest point in the building’s structure.

Morgan Sindall’s team gave pupils and staff the opportunity to put their own stamp on the new building and draw their selfportraits on one of its walls. Guests were also given a tour of the new site.

Evolution evident in Barnsley Barnsley Council, alongside its joint development partner Queensberry and Turner Townsend, have released brand-new CGIs of its flagship £130m redevelopment of Barnsley town centre – The Glass Works. The new CGIs give an insight into what the development, expected to be complete in 2020, will look like. The development will provide 500,000ft2 of retail and leisure uses. This includes a new home for Barnsley Market, a central library and community space, multi-storey car park and high-quality public realm. Stuart Harris, Co-Founder and Commercial Director at Queensberry, says: “The Glass Works has already attracted a lot of interest from retailers and restauranteurs. We have a number of deals agreed, and we’ll be announcing these over the coming months.”

ARB welcomes Judith Hackitt's Review proposal The independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety led by Dame Judith Hackitt was commissioned in July 2017 to urgently assess the effectiveness of current Building and Fire Safety Regulations and related compliance and enforcement issues, with a focus on multioccupancy high-rise residential buildings.

The review is complementary to the ongoing public inquiry which is seeking to establish the facts behind the disaster.

The review looked at the whole regulatory system as well as the people working within it and its final report, published 17th May 2018, noted the importance of assessing and ensuring appropriate levels of competence throughout the system. As part of this, the report identified an opportunity for Government and the Architects Registration Board (ARB), as the regulator of the architect’s profession, to consider the competence of those on the register of architects as well as use the ARB’s current review of the UK standards of education for graduates to look critically at the level of fire safety design within those standards.

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Glasgow City Region City Deal, it represents the biggest single roads and infrastructure investment in North Lanarkshire’s history, with construction work due to begin next year. These plans are already attracting investment from businesses, with a new hotel operated by Marston’s Inn and Taverns having opened in May. Raven’s Cliff Lodge is a 40-bedroom hotel and is an extension of the Raven’s Cliff pub and restaurant.

RIBA responds to Hackitt Review Planning application in for Welcome Pavilion at Albert Dock, Liverpool A planning application for a new Welcome Pavilion to be built at Albert Dock, Liverpool – the first phase of a masterplan to upgrade the attraction to meet the evolving needs of future visitors to the Grade I Listed estate – has been submitted to Liverpool City Council.

Gower Street Estates, freeholder of Albert Dock, proposes a glass structure on Salthouse Quay, covering a total floor space of 400m2 (including outside canopy space), that will not only act as a welcome, information and event space, but also celebrate and showcase the history and heritage of Albert Dock with curated content through multi-media platforms.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has given an initial response to the publication of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety. The RIBA’s expert advisory group on fire safety, set up following the tragedy at Grenfell Tower, had expressed serious concerns for some time that the Hackitt Review was not going to include the changes that are needed now, not tomorrow. The institute is concerned by the absence of the clear baseline standards that, it argues, would deliver clarity for the industry and, most importantly, provide protection for the public. RIBA President, Ben Derbyshire, says: “This review should have been a defining moment – a set of findings to bring real and meaningful change to the complexity and confusion surrounding core Building Regulations guidance. Whilst there are elements of Dame Judith Hackitt’s review that we very much welcome, we are extremely concerned that it has failed to act on the urgent need to immediately protect life safety through a more detailed programme of simplified and improved regulations, standards and guidance.”

Eric Wright starts £1.1m Oldham bridge refurb

Ravenscraig set to unlock potential as regeneration gears up The developers of Ravenscraig, one of Europe’s largest regeneration projects, have submitted a masterplan which aims to attract significant investment into the area. The planning submission follows North Lanarkshire Council’s announcement of a £190m roads programme which will boost Ravenscraig’s regeneration. Part of the

Eric Wright Civil Engineering has started work on a £1.1m bridge refurb project for Oldham Council, which will make the structure safer and more resilient for motorists. The 45-week project delivers essential maintenance and structural repair works to strengthen the Middleton Road (A669)/Oldham Way (A627) bypass bridge, which has corroded and weathered over the years. Specific works include repairing the steel and concrete, resurfacing and waterproofing to limit further deterioration and prevent similar damage reoccurring, as well as building a new reinforced concrete central reserve. The complex project will be delivered in sequence to keep traffic moving on the busy highways both on the bridge and below, by completing half of the structure before repeating on the other half.

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ORDER REINSTATED AT UCL’S WORLD-CLASS LAW TEACHING FACILITIES

Project: UCL, Faculty of Laws Location: Camden, London Fit-out contractor: Gilbert-Ash Architects: Levitt Bernstein

Award-winning UK construction, refurbishment and fit-out contractor, Gilbert-Ash, has recently completed an extensive £16.2m rebuilding and remodelling of UCL’s renowned Faculty of Laws facilities in Camden, London. works connected the T heuniversity’s past with its future, fully integrating a Grade II Listed building, Bentham House, with a neighbouring mid-20th-century building, Hillel House, which housed the Gideon Schreier and Graduate Wings, within the predominantly Georgian conservation area.

The adjacent building was significantly remodelled including a major extension at the rear and a completely new exterior facade with Portland stone, complementing UCL law’s original historic home.

With a growing UCL student and faculty body, GilbertAsh delivered a high-quality, technically-advanced, bright space, reflecting modern  methods of learning.

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Upfront

Working closely with leading architect firm, Levitt Bernstein, the development also comprises a central social hub, state-of-the-art research facilities and cutting-edge office and teaching areas.

The two buildings are now linked across all levels, with floor-to-ceiling windows, maximising the natural light and a new spacious atrium improving the student and faculty experience and providing access to all levels.

The development incorporates sustainability features, including a biodiverse roof with photovoltaic arrays.

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Rodney Coalter, Project Manager at Gilbert-Ash, commented: “Working closely with UCL, Levitt Bernstein and the whole redevelopment supply chain, we are really pleased with the high-end teaching facility that has been created. It enhances the learning environment and experience for both students and faculty, as well as visitors and alumni. Recognising the renowned reputation of UCL, the redevelopment also aims to build on the traditions and character of the university whilst providing an extended, modern space for continued ambitious learning  and socialising.�

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Upfront Professor Piet Eeckhout, Dean at UCL Laws, said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have the pleasure to welcome the faculty back home to Bentham House.

UCL Laws has, at long last, a home fit for our world-leading research, teaching and social enterprise. The project has given the faculty more than a building; it’s given us an inspiring environment in which our whole community can come together.”

Professor Dame Hazel Genn, UCL Project Sponsor, said: “At the very core, the vision for redeveloping Bentham House has always been how the building will support, inspire and motivate the world-class teaching and thriving research culture within UCL Laws.

“The highly creative plans for the building have seamlessly married the much-loved traditional spaces with bright, modern facilities, giving our faculty a home that reflects and respects its heritage, while also supporting and driving its forward-thinking, global agenda.”

The UCL Faculty of Laws development is part of a larger scheme – ‘Transforming UCL’, the largest capital programme in the university’s history.

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It will see a substantial investment of over £1.2bn over a 10-year period to refurbish and develop some of UCL’s most iconic buildings whilst also bringing forward new world-class buildings to enable continued growth.

Highly detailed design, advanced logistical planning and development goes into every Gilbert-Ash project, with the team skilled in delivering the finest quality projects in the UK and globally. 

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Housing

Profile 22 has supplied its Optima Casement solution to 62 social housing properties in Rusholme, Manchester

REPLACEMENT WINDOWS MEAN OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE FOR SOCIAL HOUSING IN RUSHOLME Profile 22 has supplied its Optima Casement solution to 62 social housing properties in Rusholme, Manchester, for Arawak Walton Housing Association.

Walton, based in A rawak Manchester, supports thousands of people in over 1000 homes across Manchester, Stockport and Trafford. It is the largest independent black and minority ethnic (BME) housing association in the North West, with an asset base of around £57m and turnover in the region of £5m.

Merseyside-based Total Glass, a long-standing member of the Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor scheme, supplied 434 Profile 22 Optima Casement PVC-U windows during refurbishment works on the homes. The windows were installed by Lancashire-based Countrywide UPVC.

Time for an upgrade Ian Heppenstall, Asset Manager at Arawak, said: “At Arawak Walton, a certain amount of expenditure on component renewal is planned for our properties as part of a 30year business plan. For the 62 properties located in Rusholme, this fell in 2017.

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“The windows had the original timber frames and glazing from when the properties were originally constructed in the 1990s, and so we knew that replacing them would greatly enhance the looks and performance of the homes for our tenants.

“We put the contract out to tender for the works in April 2017, and we chose Countrywide UPVC to complete the works.”

Paul Campbell, Director of Countrywide UPVC, said: “We have a long-standing relationship with Profile 22; in fact, we only install their products because we believe that the quality and customer support is second to none. We also regularly use their free specification support services which really assist us with the tendering process.

“In this case, Profile 22’s specification manager completed the designs for all 62 of the properties for us, which was critical to us winning the contract for the works.”

Andrew Reid, Commercial Sales Director at Profile 22, said: “We offer a free design and specification service to our customers; this way they are accessing our wealth of experience in window specification and will be able to give the best possible product recommendation to their clients – getting it right the first time.

It also means that they can give a more accurate costing for the project upfront.”

Versatility and enhanced performance Paul said: “We installed Profile 22’s Optima range in all 62 properties. We really like working with this product because it’s easy to install, offers excellent performance and the finished result looks good on a wide range of properties. We also know that by using Optima, stock will always be immediately available, which is a big help to both us and the client.”

The award-winning Profile 22 Optima range offers three options: a sculptured system, a chamfered system and a flush casement system, making it an extremely versatile range.

The versatility is enhanced in the ancillaries available.

The range is the widest on the market and includes sills, bay poles, accessories and packers.

The system also fully integrates with other products from the Epwin Group stable such as the commercial Flush Tilt-Turn window which is especially suited to medium- to high-rise buildings to provide a complete and coherent solution.

Optima has a six-chambered outer frame and a fivechambered sash, which can also be used with RCM thermal inserts to increase the number of insulating chambers. With the option of additional centre seals to the outer frame and sash to give outstanding insulation and weather protection. Combined with intelligent glazing innovations, it means that

Housing The completed window replacements not only improve the stock aesthetically, but they also ensure the properties are wind- and watertight

Merseyside-based Total Glass, a long-standing member of the Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor scheme, supplied 434 Profile 22 Optima Casement PVC-U windows during refurbishment works

The new windows should increase heat retention by up to a third, reducing energy bills for tenants

Optima double glazed units are capable of achieving a U-value of 1.2W/m2K. And, with triple glazing filled with argon gas, U-values as low as 0.8W/m2K can be achieved.

Optima combines a host of features to maximise security and strength. A central Eurogroove gives the sashes greater rigidity.

The system achieves the latest security test PAS 24:2016 without the need for glazing clips.

To assist with ease of installation, the Optima window system incorporates a deeper drainage channel and features strategic local wall thickening

for better screw and hardware retention. The dedicated floating mullion on the French doors and windows is self-holding on the first fix, so it can be easily clipped in, making the installation a fast and simple process.

A job well done Paul from Countrywide said: “The installation process went really smoothly and we were able to complete the works on time, in budget and with minimal disruption to tenants.

“After we’ve completed a job we always ask the tenants to fill in a customer satisfaction

survey, and in this case, 98% were happy with the way the works were carried out and with the finished result.

“The new windows should increase heat retention by up to a third, reducing energy bills for tenants and making the properties a nicer place to live especially during the cold winter months.”

Ian from Arawak Walton concluded: “The completed window replacements not only improve the stock aesthetically, but they also ensure the properties are wind- and watertight, greatly improving

energy performance, and offering improved security for our tenants and their homes.”

Ian concluded: “Countrywide performed very well on this project ensuring minimal disruption to tenants, I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again. Furthermore, the tenants were pleased with how the refurbishment works were carried out and are very happy with the way the new windows look and perform and, importantly, they should see a reduction in their heating bills long-term.” 

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Healthcare

NHS CAN SPEND LESS ON ENERGY AND MORE ON PEOPLE

Back in 2010, a Government greenhouse gas emissions survey of the public estate found the worst offenders included many of the country’s hospitals, writes Jan Ponsford, Director at Virtus Consult.

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hings have improved in recent years, with healthcare estates and the trusts that manage them, recognising that reducing energy consumption not only cuts emissions but reduces the amount spent on fuel.

Reducing energy consumption is often conflated with reducing carbon emissions. Organisations can become focused on large renewables projects and their ability to reduce the reliance on traditional fossil fuels, rather than a drive to cut their energy consumption.

It is easy to grasp the concept of a single big idea, like a large photovoltaic array or a wasteto-energy project, but it is much harder for facilities managers to ‘sell’ senior management teams the concept of many small changes adding up to big savings over time.

It’s time for more management teams to understand the many small changes facilities managers can make, rather than one big headline change.

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Comprehensive evaluation is key The evaluation of an organisation’s estate needs to be detailed, consider every aspect of the energy efficiency equation and call on every source of information from halfhourly electricity bills to waste management policies.

To establish a baseline, any evaluation also has to consider the facility’s energy spend and carbon emissions from mechanical and electrical activities, buildings, infrastructure, land, waste, transport and workforce.

A good evaluation will typically focus on three distinct areas: Power usage – metering and sub-metering, often by department, where there can be a huge disparity in usage.

It is important to monitor and benchmark performance, comparing the in-use performance of a building to its historical energy use or the energy use characteristics of similar healthcare facilities.

Initiatives – this is less strategic and more tactical, looking at heat recovery, use of renewables, if relevant, including energy from waste, lighting systems, electrical equipment, voltage optimisation and improvements to the fabric of the building and surrounding environs.

Operational – the energy use awareness of the staff, the lifecycle maintenance, waste reduction strategies, procurement services, transport and, ultimately, the culture of the organisation – is there a desire to cut consumption and is everyone on board?

Once it has been established who in the organisation has the day-to-day responsibility for energy consumption, purchasing and wastage, along with operational activities, the assessment can look in detail at the policies in place and the baseline information needed to make recommendations.

Baseline information and knowledge transfer As expected, the information needed starts with the buildings, their age, construction and condition, their occupancy profile and the plans to redevelop, if appropriate.

A thorough inspection of the building fabric and its thermal properties, along with roofs, windows, doors, flooring etc., forms an important step of the final evaluation. If no asset register is available for the mechanical and electrical systems, a thorough review of heating, ventilation, cooling and lighting systems is essential.

The temperature and humidity set points (and whether they change throughout the year), in different locations across the estate, will be critical to the overall consumption picture and will help highlight potential changes.

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Future funding or grant opportunities Typically, the real stumbling block for NHS energy managers and facilities managers is not what changes need to be made, but how the energy efficiency and carbon reduction improvements will be funded.

There are a number of funding options, but it has to be recognised that a ‘one solution fits all’ approach is rarely applicable, given that no two trusts are ever the same and no opportunity should be overlooked.

Funding options are assessed on a project-specific basis, considering building type, usage, location, trust requirements and preferences.

The energy-saving measures being considered will also impact the potential funding solutions.

The options usually fall into a number of categories, with the simplest perhaps the trust capital funding the improvements.

Borrowing directly from the Green Investment Bank or Salix, which offers interest- and fee-free loans, are popular choices, with energy cost savings used to pay the loan.

Salix requires NHS programmes to pay back within five years and less than £120 per tonne of CO2 over the lifetime of the project.

Salix funding covers over 100 energy-efficient technologies including boilers, combined heat and power, LED and lighting upgrades as well as heat recovery.

Financing the improvements is possible through third parties, which could include ‘off-balance sheet’ options like an Energy Services Company (ESCo) agreement, a Short Term Operating Reserve (STOR) arrangement, a Special Purchase Vehicles or Programme Partnership Arrangements.

It is all about building the business case for the whole project, considering: Procurement and application process with indicative timescales Compliant initiatives Levels of funding Risks Interest levels Payback periods Any restrictions on using different types of financing together Potential contractual or legal issues Any significant dates, such as when a particular fund closes.

Experience dictates that the best funding solution is the one that presents the least risk for all stakeholders, whilst providing the best value. It also has to meet the trust’s needs and satisfy legal and statutory requirements.

Implementation follows evaluation Starting with the evaluation and the baseline information, the process of the implementation of the various simple changes will typically take six to nine months.

Once the business case has been made for a raft of small changes, a tender process will follow to select the contractors experienced in delivering similar projects and guaranteeing the predicted savings and payback period.

Ideally, the project will be managed by the consultants that initially undertook the evaluation, as they will understand the organisation’s objectives, economic drivers, operational structure, existing knowledge and experience – all beneficial to the successful delivery of the project.

Energy efficiency projects within the healthcare sector rarely have an endpoint as a lot of monitoring and verification is required to ensure targets are hit. Perhaps the most important aspect is a continual improvement as new technologies emerge, or become more affordable, in the fight to cut energy consumption. 

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SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC SECTOR THROUGH AUSTERITY

With Britain still in austerity, public sector bodies face increasingly difficult times, both financially and operationally. Despite funding gaps getting larger, the demand for new schools, hospitals and leisure facilities continues to grow. Robbie Blackhurst, Managing Director of Procure North West, discusses how the private sector can better support the public sector in times of austerity and how procurement frameworks have the opportunity to be the catalyst for greater cross-sector unison. in the C onstruction public sector delivers the buildings we need most; schools, hospitals and affordable housing. Despite their value to our communities, it’s these projects that often face the biggest hurdles in being delivered, mainly due to financial restrictions.

Years of austerity in the UK have meant that local authority budgets have been cut significantly, and they continue to be, meaning that funding gaps continue to increase.

So, should the private sector do more to support the public sector in today’s economic climate to avoid community buildings being scrapped completely, or worse yet, not being designed to their full delivery potential owing to budgetary constraints?

Financial support With budgets slashed, the price of the project has become the first thought for public sector bodies. As such, many are forced to seek contractors with the lowest prices which can affect the quality of the build.

Carillion’s downfall serves as a caution of this approach, with the contractor setting unrealistic prices to maintain a seemingly healthy pipeline.

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Procurement frameworks can safeguard the public sector in times when avoiding risk is paramount, providing a level of protection to local authorities and other public sector bodies whilst still being able to offer demonstrable value for money.

By offering a ‘mini-competition’ as the basis of contractor selection, clients can select from a pre-vetted group of providers which facilitate a quick decision but with the experience to deliver within their required project sector and value band.

As well as minimising client risk, frameworks should accept a greater responsibility to support the public sector financially too.

Of course, we can help in small ways, by not charging clients to use frameworks, but we have the chance to make a bigger impact.

Funding gaps are delaying vital projects from getting off the ground, and the private sector could do more to enable them.

In order to help unlock schemes, Procure North West offers public sector bodies access to free grant funding through the Strategic Procurement Fund.

Funds like this will help to deliver strategically feasible projects that have struggled to get backing and avoid placing public sector bodies under further strain.

Collaboration is key However, it’s not just about channelling money into the public sector and getting things built. Ensuring that projects are feasible comes back to a need for more comprehensive cross-sector support and collaboration.

Frameworks have the potential to be the ‘middle ground’ between clients and contractors, encouraging more cross-sector collaboration and communication between parties.

For too long, the public sector has been overlooked in the procurement process, and we must do more to listen to the organisations and people within it. At Procure North West, we’ve

engaged extensively with the public sector, identifying procurement frustrations and addressing them fully.

Although cost will remain a priority for the public sector, the power of collaboration should not be underestimated. Lending our full support financially, and through project delivery support and detailed reporting, the buildings we need will not only be built safely and to high standards, but public sector bodies and contractors will be protected financially, avoiding the bleak outcomes that the sector has, unfortunately, become all too aware of recently. 

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DECLINING DAMP: DIVINING THE BEST METHODS TO AVOID CONDENSATION AND MOULD There are few things which strike fear into social housing tenants’ hearts more than the potential of damp and mould lurking within the walls, floors and ceilings of their home. It is a distressing prospect, which, if it materialises, can have a major impact on residents’ health, whilst also incurring a large cost to those managing the property, writes Tom De Saulles, Sustainability Senior Manager at Modern Masonry. be clear from the L et’s start that damp and mould can affect all forms of construction as it is caused by issues largely unrelated to the type building construction. It is aided by multiple factors, which include (but are not limited to): levels of insulation, heating, ventilation and moisture produced by occupant activities (cooking, washing, drying clothes etc.).

It is a problem affecting old and new properties alike and something which needs to be taken into account early in the design phase in order to ensure durable, fit-for-purpose social

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housing. The big questions are, what’s the current main cause of structural damp and mould, and how can we address it?

New problems We are very familiar with damp and mould issues in historical social housing, and a good number of design lessons have been learnt from previous oversights and deficiencies in construction, particularly poor insulation.

However, new housing is not entirely immune to dampand mould-related issues.

Although they are much better insulated, surprisingly they can

be susceptible to inadequate ventilation and poor air circulation. This is certainly the case in modern airtight homes with very low air leakage rates.

A progressive tightening of Part L requirements is largely behind this. In a nutshell, these regulations seek to reduce heat loss from buildings and have driven down air leakage rates in new homes. Of course, this is beneficial for heating bills, but without good ventilation design (and operation), it can impact on the internal air quality and moisture levels, leading to the formation of mould – an unintended consequence.

A bridge too far?

Thermal bridging is another potential cause of damp within social housing. This phenomenon describes the heat loss which occurs within the building envelope where an area has significantly higher heat loss than the surrounding fabric.

This is often due to the geometry or the presence of materials with poor insulating properties, creating a bridge for heat to escape. Local cold spots in a wall caused by this can encourage condensation and mould, not to mention impacting energy efficiency.

Talking Point Some thermal bridging is inevitable in all forms of housing; its impact, however, can be greatly reduced by careful attention to the detailing of junctions.

An eye for detail To simplify this task and ensure the highest levels of thermal performance, the masonry sector has produced a comprehensive set of standardised, highperformance construction details that are freely available from three key providers: the Local Authority Building Control (LABC), Constructive Details and the Concrete Block Association.

Each of these details has its own calculated heat loss rating (psi value) for use in the Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) and is also accompanied by a simple 2D drawing showing how it is constructed, along with dimensions and a specification of key components.

Use of these details offers an easy win, as they provide a low-cost means of enhancing thermal performance, preventing damp/mould, and are also fully compliant with current Building Regulations.

The alternative option of using unverified construction details will attract a significant performance penalty in the SAP assessment, resulting in up to a 60% increase in heat loss from junctions than would otherwise occur. It also requires greater effort and cost to be spent on other aspects of the

design to compensate for the loss of performance and ensure the fabric energy efficiency target set by Part L of the Building Regulations is achieved.

Practical solutions In terms of heating the home to prevent damp and mould, continuous low-level background heat is preferable to short periods of high heat when the house is occupied. This approach is helped by masonry construction, which provides a useful level of thermal mass (the ability to store and release heat), helping to avoid significant temperature swings across the day. This allows for the maintenance of a relatively stable and consistent temperature.

Masonry and concrete also work really well with modern, energyefficient underfloor heating systems, which are most effective when operated continuously, using relatively low-temperature hot water from a condensing boiler or heat pump. The lower the flow temperature, the greater the efficiency of the boiler or heat pump, with the thermal properties of masonry and concrete helping to achieve this.

Where occupants do operate their heating intermittently (as most will), the slow release of heat from masonry and concrete usefully prevents the internal temperature dropping as much as occurs in lightweight housing when the heating is off.

In a survey we conducted earlier this year, damp and mould were significant concerns for people looking for their next home. Further results from the survey can be found in our report, ‘A Dream Home: An Exploration of Aspirations’ (http://www. modernmasonry.co.uk/ HomeownerSurvey).

Should damp occur within a wall construction in a residence for whatever reason, the moisture tolerance of masonry will ensure its continued structural integrity and stability and the avoidance of unwanted mould and rot. 

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Education

HOW TO SCORE TOP MARKS WITH SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE

The sharp increase in severe weather events such as droughts, storms and flash floods over the past decade has emphasised the need for educational facilities to employ effective, future-proof water management solutions. Matthew Rolph, Managing Director at GRAF UK, looks at rainwater harvesting and stormwater management solutions and how they can be combined to deliver long-term financial and environmental benefits. the effects of W ithclimate change making headlines almost daily, it’s no surprise water-saving measures are gaining in popularity in the public sector. Rainwater harvesting (RWH), for example, provides a straightforward and sustainable way to collect and repurpose water, which is particularly important in areas with a high risk of shortages.

Harvesting rainwater not only lessens the pressure on the mains potable water supply but also saves a valuable natural resource and cuts bills at the same time – so it’s easy to see the environmental and economic appeal.

What’s more, the public sector is also under pressure to lead by example when it comes to complying with ever-tightening flood defence regulations. In fact, all new projects are now legally required to assess their flood risk and incorporate a sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS) to minimise it. SuDS are stormwater management solutions that

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provide controlled protection against flooding, replicating natural drainage as closely as possible.

Against this backdrop, what are the true benefits of RWH and SuDS for educational buildings?

And how can they be combined together to deliver a space-saving water management solution fit for the future?

RWH, which means it can be the deciding factor between whether a building reaches the highest possible accolade – or not. The rating is based on the percentage of the total hard surface of the site (i.e. both roof and hardstanding) that is designed to

allow the harvesting of rainwater for reuse. To fully comply, the rainwater yield should offset the building’s non-potable water demand that would otherwise be supplied using valuable mains water (e.g. cooling systems,  toilets, dishwashers etc.).

The benefits of rainwater harvesting There is a clear environmental case for collecting and reusing rainwater, as opposed to simply letting it drain away. This is especially true nowadays, as premises are very often designed to meet BREEAM criteria, which assesses a building’s environmental, social and economic sustainability performance. To achieve the coveted ‘Excellent’ rating, these must adhere to a number of energy consumption, sustainability and water-saving standards.

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All new projects are now legally required to assess their flood risk and incorporate a sustainable urban drainage system (SuDS) to minimise it

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It’s important to consider that the larger the building and the higher its water usage, the more economic sense an RWH system will make. Most of the water we use day-to-day does not need to be drinking-quality (e.g. flushing toilets), so installing an RWH system can help significantly reduce ongoing bills by minimising reliance on costly water from the mains where it’s not absolutely necessary. In fact, the most efficient systems can reduce mains water usage by between 40 and 50% – relieving significant pressure on the potable supply, saving valuable water and substantially cutting costs all at the same time.

The payback period of installing a large-scale RWH system is usually between three and five years, and with additional tax incentives available to encourage investment in water-saving technologies, the pull is hard to resist.

Next stop: sustainable urban drainage systems While collecting and storing rainwater does provide a layer of security when it comes to flood prevention, RWH cannot replace SuDS. An efficient, purposeddesigned stormwater system will provide long-term security against flooding and help meet minimum run-off requirements set by local water authorities. There are two types of stormwater management: Attenuation – where water is retained and then slowly discharged into the surface water drainage system or watercourses Infiltration – where water is gradually released back into natural groundwater reserves.

Attenuation is more commonplace in the UK as the clay-heavy soil in many areas of the country is not suitable for infiltration. Nowadays, modular, underground stormwater tanks are proving most popular.

They are less obtrusive than above-ground SuDS, can be installed virtually anywhere and can be fully inspectable too.

The most modern tanks (such as GRAF UK’s EcoBloc range) feature inlet shafts and in-built inspection channels – ensuring optimum performance for the lifetime of the tank and complete peace of mind.

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The most modern tanks (such as GRAF UK’s EcoBloc range) feature inlet shafts and in-built inspection channels

Joining forces The benefits for both RWH and SuDS are clear, but one cannot replace the other. That said, they can actually be combined to become a cost-effective two-inone solution.

Stormwater attenuation can often be incorporated into an RWH system with a one-tank solution, while infiltration generally requires a separate system. For larger-scale projects, such as educational facilities, attenuation tanks can be designed from modular cells wrapped in an LLDPE-welded membrane. The outflow rate is regulated to allow the water above the outlet to be discharged into the sewage system in a controlled manner, whilst the water below the outlet, at the bottom of the tank, is retained for reuse.

In parts of the country with the right type of soil (i.e. not clay- or rock-based), stormwater infiltration can be incorporated into an RWH system. This is done by adding a crate-style soakaway or a tunnel system, which is sized according to the infiltration rate of the soil.

How to navigate the rulebook If you’re considering RWH, SuDS or a combined system, you should have a good understanding of the rules and regulations driving the sector.

For example, the Flood and Water Management Act was introduced in 2010 following the widespread flooding of 2007.

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) provides a straightforward and sustainable way to collect and repurpose water, which is particularly important in areas with a high risk of shortages

By bringing sustainable drainage of surface water to the top of the construction industry’s agenda, it aims to increase resilience to climate change and ensure a more comprehensive management of flood risk – right from the planning stage, and no matter the type of building.

Additionally, under the National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy, the full range of measures available to manage the risk of flooding at a site needs to be appropriately appraised and adopted wherever suitable. Such measures include using combinations of water storage methods and SuDS.

A winning double-act Today, professionals working on projects in the education sector have to contend with the rise in the number of floods in the winter, and the risk of drought in the warmer months. Climate change is rewriting the rules of the game, and putting the spotlight firmly on solutions that can successfully integrate stormwater management systems and methods of collecting rainwater for reuse.

Ultimately, those that are able to keep their finger firmly on the pulse and offer future-proof solutions that are both efficient and compliant are in pole position to reap the benefits. 

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Technical Focus

Project: Post 16 Centre, Alderman Knight School Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Architect: Quattro Design Architects Timber frame specialist: Taylor Lane Timber Frame

The timber frame achieves a U-value of 0.19W/m2K, in-line with Building Regulations for public use

TIMBER FRAME COMPLETES GLOUCESTERSHIRE POST 16 CENTRE Taylor Lane Timber Frame has supplied a bespoke timber frame solution for the new-build Post 16 Centre in Tewkesbury. The facility offers continuity for pupils of Alderman Knight School – a successful and established school for children between the ages of four and 16 with moderate and additional learning difficulties. architect Quattro P roject Design Architects

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specified timber frame construction for the Post 16 Centre as speed and ease of construction was crucial. Main contractor, E G Carter & Co, appointed tried and trusted sub-contractor, Taylor Lane, to manufacture and erect the timber frame kit.

“When selecting a supply chain partner, we consider many factors – an experienced track record, financial security, health and safety performance, training/competence records, insurance cover, environmental awareness and local labour enterprise,” says Andrew Staite, Quantity Surveyor at E G Carter & Co.

Curve appeal Quattro Design Architects responded to the brief with a soft, light and spacious environment.

However, the architectural design included several challenging features including a curved external wall, curved corridors and large circular rooflights. Alongside the 140mm timber frame kit, Taylor Lane designed bespoke solutions for the curved and circular details. Internal square timber panels with filleted joints formed the curved corridors.

For the structural integrity of the timber frame, the curved wall had to be constructed from steel. Designed and fabricated

by Taylor Lane’s dedicated steel department, the steel frame had to carry the load of the floor-toceiling windows and glazing.

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Flexible learning The new-build facility comprises three standard classrooms, two of which can be combined into one; an ICT room; fitness facility; hygiene suite; break-out rooms and offices. A large, open community space sits within the curve of the building. The school plans on inviting mainstream pupils from Tewkesbury School to mingle in the communal zone.

“The Post 16 Centre is a seamless addition to the school,” says Matt Peplow, Deputy Head at Alderman Knight School.

“The design and build is more refined than the main building and is better suited to the age of the cohort. It has had a positive influence on the children." 

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Supply success The timber frame kit was erected in three weeks by Taylor Lane sub-contractor, Darren Gumbley, and his team. In accordance with the contract, traffic movements and deliveries were scheduled around the school’s opening and closing times, as Alderman Knight School and Tewkesbury School remained open throughout the build. The erecting team adhered to site restrictions – no radio, smoking or profanities.

“The supply and delivery of materials was well-managed, and the quality was excellent. The erection of the frame was carried out promptly and professionally, and completed on programme,” says Jerry Palmer, Contracts Manager at E G Carter & Co.

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The timber frame achieves a U-value of 0.19W/m2K, in line with Building Regulations for public use. Factory-fitted insulated external panels contributed to the building’s energy performance.

“We’ve been delighted to have been involved in what was a truly collaborative project from all involved,” says Mike Court, Director for Education at Quattro Design Architects. “With all our projects undertaken in BIM, Taylor Lane’s timber frame model was of enormous benefit in assisting us to coordinate the design so quickly. Delivering the inspiring educational environment you see today.”

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Shelters & Canopies

Incorporating LED lighting and electric heating, the Cantabria has become a muchloved feature at Winstanley College

Project: Winstanley College Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester Canopy supplier: Canopies UK

1. Was tailored to the brief – meaning that the canopy ticked both the college’s and Caterlink’s requirements.

2. Doubles up as a multipurpose room – that students use during their free periods all year round, which was one of the college’s main requirements.

SERVING UP A HUGE HELPING OF EXTRA DINING SPACE AT WINSTANLEY COLLEGE Space is a valuable commodity within most organisations these days, perhaps even more so now within schools and colleges where average classroom sizes continue to creep up year-on-year. schools and colleges B utaren’t being beaten by the situation. Many of today’s forward-thinking establishments are starting to

look at their sites in a whole new light and really think outside of the box in their quest to create the additional space they need.

And the results are exceptional.

Here, PSBJ takes a look at award-winning sixth form college, Winstanley College in Wigan, which has done just that with the help of Canopies UK, a UK-leading designer, manufacturer and installer of high-quality canopies.

Case study spotlight: Winstanley College

Students can sit with the sun shining down on them, and on greyer, wintry days, they can still use the area because the roof of the Cantabria can be closed at the touch of a button

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Catering at the college is provided by an external provider, Caterlink, which provides schools, colleges and universities across the UK with a range of catering services.

Canopies UK was approached

by Caterlink shortly after it had won the college’s catering contract and the brief was simple – to cater for more students when space within the dining hall was already tight.

Having worked with countless colleges, schools and nurseries across the country, helping them to solve space-specific issues just like this one, immediately Canopies UK knew how to solve this predicament. It specified one of its Cantabria outdoor canopies, which:

Now that the Cantabria’s in place, Caterlink is serving more students during break and lunchtimes, while the students themselves have a light, bright area where they can study, regardless of what the weather’s doing. They can sit with the sun shining down on them, and on greyer, wintry days, they can still use the area because the roof of the Cantabria can be closed at the touch of a button.

Incorporating LED lighting and electric heating, the Cantabria has become a much-loved feature at Winstanley College. And it’s now widely referred to by students and staff as the ‘garden room’ and used for a wide range of events, such as parents’ evenings.

Conor Edwards, Director of Finance and Resources at Winstanley College, said: “Our Cantabria canopy provides us with an outdoor dining area and a student space that’s regularly used by many of our students in all weathers.

“In the winter, it’s still warm enough to use, as the glass sides keep out the cold, and in the summer, the roof and the walls can be opened back to let in the fresh air and sunshine.”

Lack of space is being viewed by schools and colleges from a whole new perspective these days, with many being prepared to really push the boundaries to get what they need. Gone are the days when they were restricted by four walls, we’re now in an era where blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor is the norm and can easily be achieved with a little imagination and the right know-how. 

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Leisure

At 10,750m², including an eightlane 50m swimming pool, 12-court sports hall, health suite, 150-station fitness suite, squash courts and bowls hall, the building had the potential to overly dominate its surroundings

Project: High Wycombe Leisure Centre Location: High Wycombe Architect: Space & Place Architects Metal fabricator: Proteus

COPPER CLADDING WORKS OUT AT £25M LEISURE CENTRE

A modern yet sympathetic design is the hallmark of the £25m new High Wycombe Leisure Centre featuring a Proteus copper-clad entrance pod. design by Space S kilful & Place Architects has avoided the large hill-top building imposing itself in a part of High Wycombe that contains areas of outstanding natural beauty.

High Wycombe Leisure Centre is clad mainly in aluminium, with Proteus HR TECU Patina used to create a striking verdigris green copper-clad entrance pod that projects outwards from the main building and overhangs the reception foyer.

A combination of skilful design and careful choice of facade material overcame the main challenge on this project, which is common to all sports centre buildings; that of minimising the

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visual impact of what are large square box-like structures.

At 10,750m², including an eight-lane 50m swimming pool, 12-court sports hall, health suite, 150-station fitness suite, squash courts and bowls hall, the building had the potential to overly dominate its surroundings.

Avoiding this was helped by choosing copper cladding fixed to lightweight composite panels which enabled Space & Place Architects to minimise weight loadings on the overhanging entrance pod, accentuating the ‘floating’, gravity-defying aesthetic. Supported by only two slender steel pillars, the TECU Patina copper-clad pod

appears to hover over the main building like an otherworldly, organic apparition.

The rectangular TECU Patina panels are fixed in a vertical arrangement to create an eyecatching contrast to the thin, elongated, horizontal aluminium panels of the main facade. This mix of materials, panel design and colours compartmentalise the building, again minimising its visual impact on the landscape.

TECU Patina from Proteus offers the beautiful natural verdigris green appearance of aged copper from the outset, which would otherwise build up over the years through the natural oxidation process.

This innovative cladding material bypasses the gradual development of the earthy tones through natural weathering.

Proteus HR, which has a honeycomb core, is an integrated modular rainscreen cladding system that offers a flat facade with recessed joints. It is available in steel, aluminium, zinc, stainless steel, copper alloys and other materials. The honeycomb core on Proteus HR minimises material use, whilst still retaining an optically flat panel, meaning it is a practical solution on a wider range of projects.

The Proteus HR TECU Patina cladding was fixed to lightweight Paroc composite panels with fire-resistant stone-wool cores by MIZ Consultancy. The combination of an insulated composite panel to form the inner leaf of the overhanging pod and visually-striking copper-clad outer enabled the architects to realise their vision for a ‘floating’ entrance feature.

Paul Clayton, Associate Director at Space & Place Architects, said: “We chose to clad the entrance area at High Wycombe Sports

Leisure Centre in pre-patinated copper panels because it created a distinct yet subtle point of arrival for visitors. We went through options for the appearance of the building with Wycombe Council, as it’s positioned at the top of a hill in a residential area. We felt that the copper cladding from Proteus softened the building’s appearance on the side that faces the open country and beyond.”

Proteus worked closely with the glazing partner on this project to ensure that the large glass panels integrated seamlessly with the copper cladding, accentuating the sheer smooth aesthetic of the entrance facade.

Copper is one of the most versatile, attractive and adaptable architectural cladding materials available, providing consistent performance and a high level of aesthetic appeal. Advances in the oxidation process means that Proteus is now able to offer a wider diversity of green verdigris patinations as well as alternative colours such as blue and red tones.

For those seeking the bright copper aesthetic before oxidation takes place, Proteus offers TECU Classic, optionally available with a special coating to stop the natural weathering process.

TECU Oxid offers the softer, aged beauty of natural earthy copper tones which hasn’t yet reached the green verdigris appearance.

Wycombe Sports Centre has doubled its membership since it opened. The main contractor on this project was Wilmott Dixon. 

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The TECU Patina copper-clad pod appears to hover over the main building like an otherworldly, organic apparition

The mix of materials, panel design and colours compartmentalise the building

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Swimming Pools

Devonshire pool specialist, Westcountry Leisure, installed the beautiful 25m swimming pool using Certikinsupplied equipment

OC-1 MAKES WAVES IN DARTMOUTH AND THE WORLD The introduction of Certikin’s OC-1 filter media two years ago has transformed swimming pool filtration, both in terms of energy consumption and ease of maintenance. One of its many legions of fans is Dartmouth Indoor Swimming Pool. pool specialist, D evonshire Westcountry Leisure, installed the beautiful 25m swimming pool using Certikinsupplied equipment and, impressed with the claims of the ground-breaking OC-1 filter media, felt that this would be an excellent occasion to put it through its paces.

The opening of the Dartmouth Indoor Swimming Pool came after many years of hard fundraising by the local community. Speaking at the ‘topping out’ stage of the new pool, the Mayor of Dartmouth spoke of the enthusiasm within the community. “There are people here who have contributed to the swimming pool fund over the last 50 years.

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For a coastal town, it is essential that people learn to swim and feel safe, both working and taking part in activities on the river.”

Westcountry Leisure’s Mark Gilpin said: “I am amazed at just how efficiently it works and the results it achieves. I think it justifies the title of a revolutionary product.”

Certikin’s Commercial Manager, Steve Nelson, commented: “OC-1 represents the greatest advance in swimming pool filtration in the 21st century. Unlike traditional entrapment methods, British-manufactured OC-1 works through settlement and harnesses advances in pump technology and

variable speed pumps/ controllers. Reduced energy and water consumption (thus less chemicals and heating) coupled with 20 times greater debris collection compared to sand or glass, makes it the filtration of choice. It is light to handle, easy to install, low in maintenance and has a typical payback of just 12 months.”

Steve went into consultation with Mark and estimated that using OC-1 compared to sand would, in terms of electricity consumption, save 71.73kW per day, which over the year equates to 26,181.45kW. Assuming a price of 12p a kW, this amounts to a massive saving of £3,141.77 each year.

Project: Dartmouth Indoor Swimming Pool Location: Dartmouth, Devon Swimming pool equipment: Certikin

Why switch to OC-1?

Reduces energy consumption – OC-1 maintains constant flow rates, even when the media becomes dirty. No downtime is required for heating/salt chlorinators/heat pumps going out on low flow. The constant flow means pumps can be run at lower speeds, thus saving energy.

Huge capacity for debris collection – OC-1 offers over 20 times the capacity of sand or glass.

Reduced requirement for backwashing and a more efficient backwash – reduces water consumption, chemical usage and heating.

Lightweight – can even be shipped inside a filter, easy to handle and super-quick and easy to install.

Less maintenance – lasts longer than sand, reduces pressure in the system, extending the life of equipment.

Filters to international swimming pool standards.

Suitable for all installations – domestic or commercial, outdoor or indoor, new installations or existing filters.

Recyclable at end of product life.

Payback typically six to 12 months. 

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A recent driving force behind improving the user experience of electric heating appliances has been the recentlyintroduced Lot 20 of the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive

HOW UX IS REDEFINING HEATING APPLIANCES

A term long used in the technology and digital industries, UX (user experience) is now frequently driving consumer expectations of all devices, including heating appliances. Christian Hadley, Head of Product Marketing at Glen Dimplex Heating and Ventilation, which includes the Dimplex and Creda brands, examines how UX has become a key component of electric heating and the opportunities this presents in public sector buildings. of us, the term F orUXmany (user experience) conjures up images of techsavvy whizz kids tapping away on their laptops, or perhaps Steve Jobs, the founding father of tech giant Apple, waxing lyrical on the latest features of the new iPhone.

What it actually refers to is the overall experience of a person using a product, especially in terms of how easy or pleasing it is to use. Where in the past a timer button to set your heating was regarded as the pinnacle of interactive design, companies today are embracing the concept of user experience by creating

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devices that not only cater to a user’s needs without fuss or bother, but are also considered a joy to use.

According to recent research, nine out of 10 consumers now prioritise speed, innovation and convenience of using a product over the brand identity1. Inevitably, given the almost universal adoption of smartphones over the past decade, ease of use is now increasingly at the forefront of consumers’ minds, extending its reach beyond traditional consumer electronics to a range of products including electric heating appliances.

In response, driven by growing demand, improving technology and tighter EU legislation, electric heating has evolved to produce modern appliances that are intelligent, efficient and easy to operate. For those involved in the specification and installation of heating systems into public sector buildings, this makes them a genuinely compelling offer.

A Lot 20 to consider A recent driving force behind improving the user experience of electric heating appliances has been the recentlyintroduced Lot 20 of the EU’s

Energy Efficiency Directive – a new minimum efficiency standard aimed at phasing out inefficient technologies and reducing the energy used in our homes.

Signalling the biggest shift in electrical heating in decades, the new legislation, which came into force in January, means all local space heaters manufactured for sale into the EU must now comply with a specified minimum energy efficiency level.

This will largely be realised through regulating their use via intelligent timers and controls.

As such, many products are being redesigned to include more advanced controls with smart features such as temperature control via open window detection, distance control via an app, and even adaptive start control to suit the individual requirements of the user.

The end result is a superior user experience, supported through easy-to-use smart technologies that can help keep running costs to a minimum – all whilst complying with the latest legislation.

HVAC Whatever the project budget, public sector organisations now have a far greater choice of viable, energy-efficient, intelligent heating appliances

Companies today are embracing the concept of user experience by creating devices that not only cater to a user’s needs without fuss or bother, but are also considered a joy to use

Set-up and installation For building owners and operators, the advantages of these greater capabilities for user experience are two-fold; ease and consistency of set-up, and better quality products for users.

When it comes to the set-up of devices at the point of installation, the integration of advanced, intelligent controls across entire product portfolios means once installers get to grips with the new functionality, there are clear efficiencies to be achieved across a manufacturer’s product range.

Dimplex, for example, has developed innovative new control units with a backlit LCD display and touch-sensitive capacitive buttons which are consistent across high heat retention,

storage heating and direct acting heating appliances to ensure consistency and speed of installation.

Post-installation support benefits Another component of user experience set to be enhanced by intelligent controls is the ongoing repair and maintenance of electric heating appliances. For electric heating products which offer the potential for wireless connectivity, these smart devices can be connected to each other and to a central monitoring device.

This offers installers the potential for remote diagnostics and monitoring capabilities, thus saving time and money by identifying and analysing faults

Electric heating has evolved to produce modern appliances that are intelligent, efficient and easy to operate

via sophisticated data records – sometimes without even stepping back into the property.

A better quality product The other main benefit is the quality of the product, as the integration of intelligent, advanced controls into electric heating appliances has raised the standard of entry-level products.

Whatever the project budget, public sector organisations now have a far greater choice of viable, energy-efficient, intelligent heating appliances from leading manufacturers, safe in the knowledge that products are compliant, energy costs are kept to a minimum and users – whether in dwellings, offices, schools,

hospitals or any other public sector buildings – can control their heat safely and easily. With consistencies in controls across product ranges, users will be able to quickly and simply control different heating appliances too – something that may have been a challenge for vulnerable residents or time-pressured staff.

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Interiors: Stairs & Lifts

Project: Brooklands Museum Location: Weybridge, Surrey Elevator manufacturer: Gartec

Minimal structural supports and no head fixing made the 7000 a clear choice

The installation

BROOKLANDS MUSEUM EXHIBITION TAKES OFF WITH GARTEC Brooklands Museum, home of British aviation, has refurbished an old hangar to house a new exhibition and mezzanine level, requiring a simple lift for disabled access. Minimal structural supports and no head fixing made the 7000 a clear choice.

The lift was delivered early in the morning, and the delivery company’s forklift took the palletised delivery across the huge aircraft hangar to the installation location.

Using a scissor lift to help with access whilst building the lift ensured the job was completed in just two days.

Valerie Mills, Commercial Director, commented: “We were surprised by how quickly the team completed the installation – efficient, clean and professional.”

Matthew Neal, Lead Installer and Director of NH Access, added: “We had access to a scissor lift which resulted in a quick installation by the second day. As always, I worked closely with the installation department and main contractor, Brymor Construction, to ensure a smooth installation.”

The lift The minimal fixing points and the simple system made the Aritco 7000 ideal. An L bracket would connect the lift to the stairway and floor fixings meant no top connection was required – great for the high roof.

Valerie Mills continued: “Once features and prices were compared, the 7000 was an easy choice. Gartec provided everything needed to make an informed decision.”

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The lift is tucked away and blends in well with a Dark Grey RAL colour to match the hangar, whilst providing a key service for customers

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rooklands Museum, the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, has recently completed an £8.4m project to move and refurbish a World War Two hangar, restore part of the finishing straight of the race track and build a new flight shed.

New exhibitions have been installed, including the Brooklands aircraft factory in the restored hangar, which now has a mezzanine level.

The stairs were not suitable for disabled and less mobile visitors, so the museum required a lift with the following: Minimal structural support points No head fixing Small footprint.

Now completed, the exhibition looks fantastic. The lift is tucked away and blends in well with a Dark Grey RAL colour to match the hangar, whilst providing a key service for customers.

Valerie Mills added: “The lift ticks all the boxes and opened up the upper space for everyone to enjoy the interactive activities and flight shed exhibition.”

Matthew, Director and Lead Installer, concluded: “The lift will allow visitors of all abilities to access the mezzanine level for a fantastic view of the restored Wellington bomber, and I am proud to have installed it.” 

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Security: Bomb-Blast & Anti-Terrorism

London, the location of three of the attacks highlighted, had already adapted its cityscape with hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) measures in the wake of 9/11 and 7/7

PLANNERS SEEK TO RUN RINGS ROUND VEHICLE ATTACKERS

Terror atrocities using vehicles are now rife across the world as the vehicle as a weapon (VAW) becomes sadly the latest deadly terrorist attack method of choice. The chilling trend serves to reinforce the timehonoured ‘onion skin’ approach to effective security, argues Steve Bailes, Business Development Manager at the Zaun Group.

150 people have A lmost died – and more than 750 injured – in 18 months of terrorist mayhem on the streets of cities on four continents. VAW atrocities have afflicted Barcelona to Westminster; Jerusalem to Manhattan and Melbourne.

After the Stockholm attack, former Swedish Prime Minister, Carl Bildt, tweeted: “Steal a lorry or a car and then drive it into a crowd. That seems to be the latest terrorist method.”

Indeed, both so-called Islamic State and Al Qaeda have called on their followers to use trucks as weapons. An Al Qaeda magazine published an article in 2010 entitled ‘The Ultimate Mowing Machine’. The article called for using a pickup as a “mowing machine, not to mow grass; but mow down the enemies of Allah”.

London, the location of three of the attacks highlighted, had already adapted its cityscape with hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) measures in the wake of 9/11 and 7/7.

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‘Rings of steel’ appeared in financial districts of the city and at the heart of Government with bollards, checkpoints at strategic locations and CCTV surveillance.

Zaun has been involved in this on UK shores and beyond – at the G8 Summit in Northern Ireland, the Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague, and the NATO Conference at Newport and Cardiff.

Our fencing is included in the National Barrier Asset managed

by Sussex Police on behalf of all UK police forces under the auspices of The Home Office to provide rapidly-deployable security measures to prevent hostile vehicle and mob attacks at major political and state events.

Now the fear of vehicle attacks has prompted a visible ‘hardening’ of HVM measures in places where ‘ordinary’ people gather all over the world.

Street humps, ad-hoc concrete blocks and metal barriers have sprung up from Birmingham to Brisbane and York to New York

as Government, security services and retail and venue operators react to the VAW threat.

Many cities are looking at bollard-style street furniture and more discrete HVM seating and planters as planners try to avoid creating an ‘architecture of paranoia’, as the Resilient Cities Lab at the University of Warwick dubbed it recently.

Even the UK car and van rental industry is seeking to reduce the risk, with drivers potentially facing harsh airline-style identity checks before being allowed to hire a vehicle. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has published a report in association with the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation setting out how the Government and the rental sector can work together to deal with the threat of vehicle terrorism. But all of the lessons on how these sorts of attacks might be mitigated in the future point to reinforcing the timehonoured ‘onion skin’ approach to effective security.

RECENT ROLL CALL OF VAW VIOLENCE 20th December 2017 – Melbourne Christmas shoppers, 0 deaths, 19 injured 31st October 2017 – Manhattan, New York, eight deaths, a dozen injured 17th August 2017 – Barcelona, 14 deaths, more than 100 injured 12th August 2017 – Charlottesville, Virginia, one death, 19 injured 19th June 2017 – Finsbury Park, London, one death, nine injured 3rd June 2017 – Borough Market, London Bridge, eight deaths, more than 40 injured 7th April 2017 – Stockholm, five deaths, a dozen injured 22nd March 2017 – Westminster Bridge, London, five deaths, scores injured 8th January 2017 – Jerusalem, four deaths, more than 10 injured 19th December 2016 – Berlin Christmas market, 12 deaths, more than 48 injured 14th July 2016 – Nice, 86 deaths, 458 injured Successive ‘rings of security’ – including physical protection, such as fences, HVM products, CCTV and electronic sensors – should seek to deter, detect, deny, delay and defend perimeters of vulnerable or strategically important sites.

Security: Bomb-Blast & Anti-Terrorism ©Rosehill Security Increasingly, robust barriers are being created to comply with the latest international IWA 14 crash-rated standards

It also requires a holistic approach incorporating intelligence, policing and other security forces. They should all work together to protect correct access to a site’s assets, giving security forces the time and intelligence to respond effectively, as has been the case at sites of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) for many years.

The challenge is at a ‘second tier’ level in busy public spaces and venues, now that the terrorist groups have resolved that the general public are ‘legitimate targets’. Critically, today, therefore, effective security also demands public vigilance and information.

Increasingly, robust barriers are being created to comply with the latest international IWA 14 crashrated standards. Equally critical is that experienced installers of high-security products are used – this is as important as the product in ensuring that they provide the protection they have been tested to. The Perimeter Security Suppliers Association (PSSA) has just launched a new online source of help and information on HVM – the HVMHub – in conjunction with the Home Office’s Joint Security and Resilience Centre.

Chairman, Simon Towers, said the PSSA has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of calls from people trying to assess their VAW risk and seeking help in addressing any problems.

The PSSA advises considering whether the HVM measure covers a temporary or permanent need

– suggesting surface-mounted as opposed to foundation-based solutions respectively. It also advises considering unintentional knock-on effects, such as queueing traffic, impeded access and aesthetics. Rising bollards, for example, can be made to have a more sympathetic aesthetic quality when compared to road blockers, which give a more empathic message on access restriction. Understanding the message the equipment will send can lead to a more socially acceptable solution, says the PSSA. So street furniture that doesn’t obviously appear to be an HVM product is desirable, breaking up ‘raceways’ and providing ‘safe areas’ to which the public can flee for sanctuary. After all, the 19-tonne truck used in the attack on crowds watching fireworks at a Bastille Day celebration in Nice travelled for more than a mile along the Promenade des Anglais at speeds of up to 60mph.

Developments in electronics are being made, with higher resolution video recording, facial recognition, sensors and radars, all integrated into real-time and able to assist the police on the ground for rapid response.

And venue operators such as Old Trafford and Wembley are increasingly staging counterterrorism awareness and preparatory events, following the Stade de France, Bataclan and Manchester Arena attacks. 

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©Eagle Automation Systems Rising bollards can be made to have a more sympathetic aesthetic quality when compared to road blockers, which give a more empathic message on access restriction

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HVAC & Electricals

NOR-RAY-VAC PROVIDES COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT AT HULL TRAIN DEPOT

Comfortable working temperatures and greater control over energy management prompted an investment in Nor-Ray-Vac continuous radiant tube heating from Nortek Global HVAC, under the Reznor brand

Hull Botanical Gardens LMD is a fuelling point that carries out train ‘A’ examinations overnight.

The depot is staffed by six level-five fitters and three maintenance assistants along with six cleaners based at the depot, with the night shift being the busiest and coldest shift. As the majority of the work is carried out overnight and large doorways remain open for long periods, operatives were working in single-figure temperatures, particularly in the colder winter months. the rail shed being W ithunheated and night time being the busiest shift, a new heating system was of paramount importance to Network Rail. Comfortable working temperatures and greater control over energy management prompted an investment in Nor-Ray-Vac continuous radiant tube heating from Nortek Global HVAC, under the Reznor brand.

The train depot at Hull Botanical Gardens is 99m long, 16m wide and has two train tracks running through the length of the shed with two roof heights of 7 and 11m. It now benefits from the Nor-Ray-Vac system of 19 burners with ducted fresh air supply due to the diesel fumes from the engines, arranged in six temperature zones with just four discharge fans, to give the client economic flexibility of working.

Suspended from the roof, the heaters emit infrared rays that warm only objects and people in its path. They do not waste fuel, heating the volume of air in the building.

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Suspended from the roof, the heaters emit infrared rays that warm only objects and people in its path. They do not waste fuel, heating the volume of air in the building. This will ensure that Network Rail’s heating costs are kept to a minimum.

The entrance and exit doors often occupy the full width of rail shed buildings and may be left open for many hours a day.

When doors are open at both ends, a wind tunnel effect is created, and cold air at high velocity is drawn into the shed.

The problem of keeping the shed warm enough for personnel to work comfortably is compounded by the north-south alignment of the tracks which is a severe problem at night when there is no sunshine to warm the interior.

The Nor-Ray-Vac system provides even heat coverage throughout the building, with rapid warm-up time and low noise operation.

Economy and effectiveness are the two key criteria specifiers required to answer when selecting a heating system for rail maintenance sheds. Finding a solution to both in a single heating system

can be challenging. However, one form of space heating technology is ideally suited to this cold and often inhospitable working environment – NorRay-Vac radiant tube heating.

Low operating costs are achieved by concentrating the heat at low level, where it is most needed, without heating the volume of air in the building. Rapid response times reduce running costs further. Such flexibility means that warmth is felt by people in the building within minutes of start-up and no fuel is wasted bringing the air to a comfortable temperature.

Since the Reznor radiant system burns fuel at point of use, there are no distribution losses to take into account.

Emeg successfully removed the redundant system and installed the Reznor NorRay-Vac system producing a comfortable working environment for operatives, especially those working the night shift.

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HVAC & Electricals

Consort Claudgen launches new Heat brochure

Stay Boiler Plus compliant with Drayton Installers need not fear – although legislation is changing, all their favourite Drayton products offer a solution that is compliant with new Building Regulations. The new Part L standards – or Boiler Plus as it is more commonly known – have now come into effect, and Drayton is reassuring installers that its range of products meet the required specifications. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) announced the Part L revisions in 2017, to help the Government meet the EU’s 2020 lower emission targets.

Boiler Plus sets out new expectations for manufacturers and installers in order to improve the energy performance standards for domestic heating in English homes, predominantly through the installation of heating controls.

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Consort Claudgen’s new Heat brochure is now available in print and online. The full-colour, 48-page product directory has been designed with ease of use in mind and to assist readers in selecting the right products for their heating requirements and application. It provides information and comprehensive explanation of various heating systems including the SL and RX Wireless Control Heating System, and Electronic 7-day Timer models.

Two receiver units which can be retrofitted to existing compatible heaters have also been introduced, allowing the heaters to be wirelessly controlled by either an RX or SL wireless controller.

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TorFloor RdB chosen to heat renovated 1820s house A recent renovation project carried out on an early 19th-century townhouse in London’s Holland Park area has made use of the innovative new TorFloor RdB system, manufactured by underfloor heating specialist, OMNIE. The specification was the result of the project team’s desire to reduce sound transmission between the different levels of the building while taking advantage of the excellent heat delivery and other physical performance characteristics for which TorFloor has become renowned over the years. In common with the standard system, the RdB version is an ideal means of deriving optimum performance from heat pumps or, as in this case, a high-performance gas boiler.

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DANLERS’ range of popular Outdoor Security Switches just got better

Evinox team of CIBSEcertified Heat Network consultants expands

DANLERS’ Outdoor Security Switch range is neat and compact and now benefits from an IP66-rated polycarbonate enclosure and, therefore, can be installed across a greater range of challenging environments. Included in the range is: an IP66 Compact Person Detector with improved time lag options and upgraded photocell range of 10 to 1000 lux, the IP66 Twilight Switch which turns lights on from dusk to dawn, a new IP66 Twilight Switch featuring DANLERS’ ‘Intelligent’ photocell which reduces the risk of hunting and over-illumination. And lastly, the IP66 Dusk Switch with new ‘Intelligent' photocell and LED feedback for determining time on duration from two to 16 hours. The IP66 Dusk Switch turns lights on for a timed duration and resets itself when enough light is available ensuring lights are not left on unnecessarily.

Evinox has added to its CIBSE-certified technical and design team, with Design Engineer, Arturs Kokins, becoming the latest to successfully complete the CIBSE Heat Networks Code of Practice course, passing his final exam with flying colours. The CIBSE Heat Network qualification is recognised across the industry and covers a broad spectrum of considerations for communal and district heating systems, demonstrating the depth of knowledge Evinox can offer to its customers in the design of heat network systems.

Arturs joined Evinox in early 2017 as a Graduate Engineer and has since developed his skills and gained valuable experience working on a number of key projects. These include managing bespoke testing with BSRIA for a large development in London where Evinox is supplying heating and cooling units.

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GROHE Cube Ceramics: style and function Cube, GROHE’s premium ceramic collection, offers clean lines and linear shapes that allow specifiers, architects and designers to create stylish, statement bathrooms within projects across an array of hospitality, commercial and urban spaces.

Armed with superior technical know-how, the award-winning GROHE design team developed the washbasins, toilets and bidets with a view to match the geometric shapes of its Eurocube, Lineare, Allure and Allure Brilliant ranges, ensuring a perfect combination of form and function. Each product has undergone rigorous testing in three key areas; easy installation, no water spraying whilst washing hands and plenty of hand space. Innovative technologies behind the Cube Ceramic products ensure to maintain maximum hygiene and maximum comfort for the user.

Project designers and specifiers particularly benefit from the ceramic product category and its accompanying PerfectMatch solutions. The design process is now simplified, and complementing bathroom fittings can not only be

purchased from a single source but have been tried and tested to offer some of the best recommendations on the market.

GROHE’s website offers an accessible, intuitive platform that allows its clients to browse a selection of fittings and their matching ceramic products via an illustrated slider presentation, with additional product information readily available.

With its minimalist look of contemporary and urban-inspired shapes, the ceramic line creates a luxurious oasis in everyday life. Designing a holistic and contemporary bathroom has never been made easier with Cube; the perfect balance of style and function.

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Hygienic solution to changing school toilet guidelines Offsite Solutions launches UK’s only RIBA-accredited CPD for bathroom pods

Offsite Solutions has launched the only RIBA-accredited CPD training programme for bathroom pods. Entitled ‘Modular bathroom pods – what, why and where?’, the seminar examines all aspects of bathroom pod specification to help architects, contractors and developers design and procure factory-built bathrooms, ensuite shower rooms and wetrooms more effectively. The programme looks at how to get the best out of this type of off-site construction and the latest innovations and technical advancements in bathroom pod technology. The interactive CPD workshop, which includes a presentation and a question and answer session, can be arranged at a time and venue to suit attendees.

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Guidelines on school toilet provision have been updated for new-build and refurbishment/conversion projects. The revised recommendations say it’s better to have fewer, bigger and better rooms than an over-provision of small compromises. Closomat delivers a complete package-design advice and supply, install and servicing/maintenance to help commissioners and providers meet the new guidelines.

“New research shows teenagers with continence issues are at risk of underachieving at school,” says Robin Tuffley, Closomat Marketing Manager. “One in 10 senior primary teachers reported at least one of their pupils was still not toilet trained, with the result that up to 25% of a child’s reception education could be missed because they are being taken out of class to be changed.”

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Impey launches technical specification guide for healthcare installations Impey has launched a new technical specification guide to aid the planning and installation of accessible showering facilities. Impey is renowned for the creation of easy to install, accessible showering solutions, which can benefit every kind of adaptation surrounding. From multi-functional wetrooms to wheelchair-friendly showering areas, Impey products can be incorporated into any kind of build scenario to create a high-quality, accessible showering environment which can be utilised by all users including those with mobility difficulties. Impey’s new 44-page guide, The Impey Technical Handbook, is available free of charge to technical officers, specifiers, installers and those involved in the scheduling of adaptable showering spaces to assist with planning, project management, specification and installation.

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Karndean Designflooring, Opus Columba WP422

KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING ADDS NEW MIXED MATERIAL, OAK AND LIMESTONE DESIGNS TO OPUS COLLECTION Karndean Designflooring is expanding its Opus collection with six new modern and contemporary designs including three woods, three stones and two exclusive smaller ‘herringbone’ tile designs. with a wide D esigned variety of commercial specifications in mind, Opus is most recognised for its stylish selection of grey tones, and extralarge plank (48 x 9") and tile (18 x 24") designs with a preferred 2.5mm thickness, 0.55mm wear layer and enhanced R10 and R11 slip resistance ratings.

As well as expanding its limed wood-effect designs, Opus now presents mixed material and limestone designs for the first time. Combining the natural characteristics of European oak with a unique shuttered concrete effect, Fabrica is thoughtprovoking with its classic knots and cross-sawn markings subtly displayed for added definition.

Ideal for specifiers looking for a clean and sophisticated finish with distinctive grain details, Columba and Avena are designed to offer a neutral limed palette for commercial environments. Joining poured

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concrete, slate and travertine hues, Opus welcomes Fumo, Argento and Lutum as its new limestone offering. Interestingly, Karndean’s in-house design team sourced the original piece of limestone whilst trekking local quarries throughout England and successfully created three individual designs.

With the growing trend to match designs ‘room to room’ or create divides in open-plan spaces, Opus introduces Fumo and Argento in a new 18 x 3" small tile design. The new tile size can be perfectly placed alongside the matching 18 x 24" full stone tile and laid in a herringbone, brick or block design to create a sense of direction or zone out individual areas.

“Our Opus range is one of our leading commercial collections for architects, interior designers and contractors looking for a high-specification luxury vinyl tile (LVT) wood or stone

design,” explains Paul Barratt, Managing Director of Karndean Designflooring.

He said: “Being able to add a new dimension of intriguing designs to our Opus collection will allow us to expand our offering to specifiers, giving extra flexibility at the point of specification. The wide variation of wood and stone designs and tones available mean there are options for all commercial spaces.

“Having the opportunity to introduce our first smaller tile design in herringbone, brick or block laying pattern against our matching full-length plank adds a new visual element to consider.”

With a 15-year commercial guarantee, Karndean’s updated Opus collection now features 13 woods, 12 stones and two small tiles.

 www.karndean.com/op2018  commercial@karndean.co.uk  01386 820100

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Rockfon solves demanding challenges with intelligent ceiling solutions

Recent economic growth in Cambridgeshire has led to huge demand for new educational facilities. An ambitious £37.5m Littleport complex comprising special educational needs (SEN) and primary schools, an academy and a leisure centre is nearing completion. Rockfon ceilings, baffles and wall panels are installed throughout the academy and the SEN school.

When building schools suitable for children with special educational needs, more attention needs to be paid to the acoustics. SEN pupils are often sensitive listeners and can be easily distracted or distressed by too much noise.

Rockfon Blanka ceilings are perfect for all learning environments because they offer Class A sound absorption which significantly decreases reverberation levels, helping to increase speech intelligibility. At Littleport, they are installed in the atrium, classrooms, science laboratories and the woodwork rooms at the academy and the sensory room at the SEN school.

For areas of the school which demand the greatest level of acoustic control, for example, the auditorium and gymnasium, Rockfon Blanka dB 40 is the ideal choice.

The ceiling provides enhanced roomto-room sound insulation which helps reduce the transmission of noise into adjacent spaces.

Rockfon Color-all wall panels offer Class A sound absorption and, combined with the ceiling baffles; they prevent noise generated in the double-height dining hall from spreading to other areas.

Rockfon Hygienic ceiling tiles are installed in the school’s kitchen areas. They are specifically developed to meet the high sanitation standards required in hygienic areas.

Rockfon Koral, a versatile, white microtextured ceiling tile with a wipeable surface, is easy to keep clean. This makes it ideal for damp areas which is why it’s installed in the hydrotherapy pool, toilets and showers.

 www.rockfon.co.uk  info@rockfon.co.uk  0208 222 7457

New RIBA CPD app covers subfloor preparation and adhesive selection

F. Ball and Co. has made its RIBA-assessed CPD tutorial available to download as an app. The tutorial covers all aspects of subfloor preparation, including the varying requirements of different subfloor types, moisture testing and providing effective moisture protection, and the installation of a suitable levelling compound to create a smooth, blemish-free finish. The CPD module also details how to specify the correct adhesive, taking into account the floorcoverings being installed and the environment in which they will be situated. The tutorial can be completed in one go or in sections until it has been fully completed, upon which a certificate of completion is issued. The tutorial is worth one hour of CPD credits.

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Discover a new world of colour with Palettone Polyflor is delighted to announce the launch of its spectacularly colourful new homogeneous flooring collection, Palettone PUR. The premium Palettone range offers a full spectrum of colour, with 50 shades to choose from including classic neutrals, soothing pastels and daring brights. Featuring a non-directional, semi-matt emboss for the even distribution of light reflectance, the palette is split into seven colour groups – cool greys, warm greys, greens, blues, pink purples, yellow reds and beige browns. With each Palettone design being made up of a solid colour base and complementary toned highlights, the collection includes shades designed to inspire commercial projects, such as Lunar Landscape, Festival Field, Faded Denim, Sugar Candy, Cayenne Heat and China Clay.

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Remmers exhibits at Hayward Gallery The world-renowned Hayward Gallery is a contemporary art gallery within Southbank Centre, London. As part of a two-year restoration project, Remmers’ restoration products were selected by Cemplas to complete extensive concrete repair and renovation works to the internal architectural concrete elements of this prestigious major arts venue.

Remmers’ Arte Mundit was applied to remove the decades of superficial dirt that had built up on the concrete walls and ceilings. Arte Mundit is a self-vulcanising cleaning paste that dries into a peelable natural latex. It provides thorough water-free removal of residues to varied substrates, and there is no development of dust making it the ideal product for specialised restoration projects.

 www.remmers.co.uk  sales@remmers.co.uk  01293 594010

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Aesthetically-pleasing, beautiful finishes with Acoustic GRG Acoustic GRG’s answer to traditional acoustic systems, Soundtrac Stretch Fabric System can cover large surface areas in fabrics up to 5m wide and up to 50m in one piece. Providing both supply and install, as well as training days for any client who prefers DIY, Acoustic GRG is available from the start to finish of your project to answer any queries – this also applies to post-install period.

Charcon Construction Solutions introduces innovative lightweight stairs to product range Charcon Construction Solutions, part of the Aggregate Industries group, has introduced an innovative lightweight stairs product to its pre-cast concrete portfolio. The lightweight nature of the stairs make them ideal for multi-storey residential or commercial projects. That’s because a lighter product makes it easier to lift them into place and also install, which helps to reduce crane costs and also installation time. Plus, lighter concrete can also reduce the dead load of the overall structure, meaning fewer foundations are needed, creating further – and substantial – cost savings. Despite its lightweight nature, the new stairs provide the same level of structural performance as normal weight concrete.

These stairs are unique to Charcon Construction Solutions, and not available from anywhere else in the UK.

 www.charconcs.com  sales@charconcs.com  01332 208548

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Stretch fabric can be applied to walls and ceilings alike for a seamless, invisible finish.

Acoustic GRG also uses Clipso for technical systems, when a deeper or shallower system is required.

Due to the nature of the installation method used to fit stretch systems, it is very easy to form shapes, curves and designs that traditional systems can’t easily attain. Thanks to this, the company can meet almost any architectural design to provide an aesthetically-pleasing, beautiful finish. High-quality printing is available as well as a plain colours where a natural finish is desired.

Due to the nature of the product, damage is highly unlikely – as such, it is an ideal solution for sports halls where highimpact facing can be deployed – it can also be utilised as a pinnable surface. If damage does occur, or when a change in colour scheme is desired, the fabric can be easily replaced thanks to being fitted into a track system. This provides a more costeffective solution compared to replacing traditional panels.

Acoustic GRG’s solutions are fully customisable for a bespoke, tailored finish.

 www.acousticgrg.co.uk  info@acousticgrg.co.uk  01303 230944

Crown Paints showcases its social housing solutions at PfH Live Crown Paints will be addressing the key issues of fire safety, colour schemes and maintenance cycles at the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Live conference, which takes place in June from 26 to 28th as part of the annual Chartered Institute of Housing event in Manchester. From stand P66, members of Crown’s specification team will be on hand to offer tailored advice to specifiers working in the social housing sector, providing guidance on extending maintenance cycles, creating attractive and inclusive colour schemes and selecting the most effective paint products for both interior and exterior decoration projects. Visitors to Crown Paints’ stand will also be able to find out more about the company’s extensive range of high-performance paints and specialist coatings.

 www.crownpaintspec.co.uk  info@crownpaintspec.co.uk  0330 024 0310

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Mapei’s Mapetherm Flex RP

MAPEI LAUNCHES MAPETHERM FLEX RP – A FLEXIBLE, READY MIXED SKIMMING BASE COAT Mapetherm Flex RP is a ready-mixed, cement-free flexible skimming base coat that is extremely elastic and, due to added BioBlock technology, is resistant to the biological attack of mould and algae.

by Mapei’s D eveloped worldwide research and development laboratories, Mapetherm Flex RP is excellent for repairing deteriorated insulating systems and/or microcracked render to form reinforced skim coats on insulating panels and thermal insulation systems.

Thermal insulation systems offer protection from bad weather and help to contain energy losses which can be costly and increase the levels of CO2 emissions. These systems sometimes require maintenance and, in worst cases, may need to be completely removed and replaced. If the damage deterioration has been identified in time, it’s possible

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to carry out repairs using a technologically suitable product and, if applied by skilled workers, the intervention will be reliable, durable and economically advantageous.

Mapetherm Flex RP contains versatile characteristics that have been successfully used to carry out repair and maintenance work that is efficient and has an aesthetically pleasing finish. An innovative use of resin ensures that Mapetherm Flex RP is highly elastic. It also adheres perfectly to insulating panels, old and new render, organic and cementitious skimming compounds, paint and coatings including those deteriorated – as long as they

are sound, well bonded to the substrate and do not suffer from rising damp. A high impact strength also ensures that impact loads are dissipated by its elastic structure.

Mapetherm Flex RP can also be tinted using the Mapei ColorMap automatic colouring system. It also contains Ultralite technology – a Mapei certification that characterises lightweight adhesives by their low density which are made lighter by adding tiny, lightweight glass beads.

In addition, Mapetherm Flex RP is also Mapei certified as Fast Track Ready, an exclusive Mapei technology that identifies products for rapid installation of wall- and floorcoverings.

Mapei has produced an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Mapetherm Flex RP. An EPD is a complete certified report prepared according to international standards, documenting the effects a product has on the environment. Any analysis of the product using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology evaluates the environmental impact of the product: from extraction of the raw materials that make up the formula, to its final disposal.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Construction membrane delivers thermal efficiency and insulation cost savings Protect Membranes, a UK producer of roofing and construction membranes, has introduced Protect TF InterFoil, a CE-marked, highly reflective insulating breather membrane designed for use within a timber frame wall panel to enhance its overall thermal performance.

Ideally suited to off-site and modular construction, Protect TF InterFoil features a low emissivity, vapour-permeable reflective surface, using the tried and tested technology of TF200 Thermo, which can be installed either side of the insulation in conjunction with a 20mm air cavity. This means the building developer and fabricator can move from more expensive, rigid high-density boards to fibrous or EPS insulants without increasing panel sizes, thereby achieving material cost savings.

When Protect TF InterFoil is used with Protect TF200 Thermo insulating breather membrane on the external face of the sheathing board, and Protect VC Foil Ultra

insulating vapour control layer on the warm side of 100mm 0.032 lambda insulation within a typical 140mm deep timber stud section, the overall wall construction can achieve U-values as low as 0.18W/m2K. This meets the more onerous Fabric Energy Efficiency requirements detailed in Building Regulations Part L1A. John Mellor, Product Manager, comments: “With the ongoing material supply and price instability of PIR rigid board insulation, using Protect TF InterFoil as part of a timber frame or modular wall system offers opportunities to make meaningful material savings whilst retaining low U-values, without increasing the size of their panels.”

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Doors & Windows

ASSA ABLOY UK Specification keeps up track record

ASSA ABLOY UK Specification, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, has assisted with the design and specification of doorsets and relevant hardware for the new Silverstone CE Primary School. The UK Specification team helped deliver the full-scale build of the two-form entry primary school.

Products specified included 92 ASSA ABLOY laminate-faced timber doorsets, complete with redwood frames and dark grey PVC edges, making them easy to clean and to help conceal scuffs from daily use. The colour contrast between the edge of the door and the door surface also helped to achieve an inclusive environment, in line with the latest legislation and guidelines such as Approved Document M of the Building Regulations 2000 and BS 8300:2009+A1:2010.

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ISO-CHEMIE tape has new low-carbon homes sealed ISO-CHEMIE’s expanding foam sealing tape has been specified for a low-carbon housing project, which incorporates the latest developments in sustainable building technologies. More than 240 properties at Little Kelham on Kelham Island, Sheffield, feature ISO BLOCO ONE tape, which provides a high-performance airtight, acoustic and thermal seal for hundreds of new doors and windows. Sustainability is a key driver of the scheme, so self-adhesive foam tape has been used to seal the expansion joints and gaps around the window and door frames. This will significantly help to achieve a Passivhaus target of <0.69m³ hour/m² measured at 50 Pascals airtight seal per completed building.

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Kawneer helps Tonbridge School build on its literary history Architectural glazing systems by Kawneer were specified for the most significant external change to the £3.6m refurbishment of a library at one of Kent’s most prestigious independent boys’ schools. Kawneer’s AA100 mullion-drained curtain walling with bespoke fin caps and AA541 concealed vents along with AA720 entrance doors feature on a stunning new 13.5m-high circulation tower topped by an AA100 rooflight at the Smythe Library at Tonbridge School. Kawneer’s curtain walling with the bespoke fin caps in front of steel columns also features on a twostorey extension to the north elevation.

This faces the school chapel and acts as an extension to the cloister or colonnade which joins the library to the main school.

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Carl F Groupco confirms growth of high-spec hardware

Comar 7P.i LS+ – it’s a lift slide life for us Now it’s time to lift and slide Comar’s product range with Comar 7Pi LS+. Innovative lift and slide gearing provides smooth operation for door configurations up to 12m wide and 3m high, creating true glazed sliding walls. From one system, Comar 7P.i LS+ provides delivered solutions, for the summer months to maximise the opening space with the three-track slider which creates two thirds clear opening, whilst in the winter, the lowest U-values keep out the cold. Innovation comes from Comar 7P.i LS+ offering unique solutions from one system, which means that with the same profiles you can provide lift, slide or straight rolling gear, standard or slim interlock, enhanced performance with the inclusion of thermal foam and double- or triple-track configurations.

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Carl F Groupco endorses the findings of the ‘Door and Window Fittings Market Report – UK 2018-2022’ produced by AMA Research.

The established fittings supplier confirms demand for both high-specification products and mainstay lines. Affirming growth in electronic multi-point door locks, Carl F Groupco reports that SmartSecure – the company’s electronic locking and access control brand, has seen a seven-fold increase in year-on-year sales to March 2018.

Early adopters include housing associations and fabricators who recognise the benefits of added value opportunities, the access control options for domestic use and a wide range of applications supported. AMA research findings also showed that multi-point locks comprise 62% of the market, a fact which underscores the continuing importance of the FUHR 881 locking system supplied by Carl F Groupco.

 www.carlfgroupco.co.uk  sales@carlfgroupco.co.uk  01733 393330

Improving the indoor environment for people with dementia through colour and sound

Photographer: Petra Appelhof,

Recent research has shown a link between hearing loss and dementia, individually these are socially isolating however a combination can lead to anxiety, frustration, aggression and loneliness. Using products that absorb sound to calm the environment and aid hearing; giving consideration to the siting of noisy equipment and processes; and affecting noisy behaviour to reduce sound and introduce constructive sound can have a positive effect.

Both ageing and dementia also affect our eyesight, making visual elements of a space more difficult to interpret; often leading to trips, falls and misunderstandings. Consideration to both natural and artificial light levels alongside colour, pattern and signage can all enhance the environment and make it easier to navigate.

Ecophon has been investigating the effects of changing the indoor environment in care spaces to reduce these barriers and so enhance life for both the people living and working there.

To learn more contact Andrea Harman on 07771565382 email andrea.harman@ecophon.co.uk or visit www.ecophon.com/uk

Landscaping & Water Management

UPGRADING PERIMETER SECURITY AT KENNINGTON CE ACADEMY

As part of the strategy to safeguard the school, the Euroguard Flatform mesh installed along the perimeter of the main road, public footpath and the public field was combined with well-established rows of high hedging, bushes and trees

Kennington CE Academy is a busy primary school located in the Ashford suburb of Kennington. The school has existed on the site since 1872 with expansions taking place in the 1950s and 2000. The school works closely with its local community and is committed to safeguarding, to provide a learning environment where children are safe and secure but feel relaxed and comfortable. of its commitment A stopart safeguarding, the school decided to update its perimeter fencing which had succumbed to age and no longer provided optimal security. Jacksons was chosen to the secure the site and worked closely with M&J Construction to ensure the project was delivered.

The works were split into seven areas to allow the fencing to be installed during term time while the day-to-day activities of the school continued.

Chosen for its durability and security, Jacksons installed over 250m of 2m-high Euroguard Flatform Medium around the perimeter of the school, including the boundaries for the school car park, public footpath, main road and a large public field which sits adjacent to school grounds.

Replacing the previously existing timber picket fencing which had fallen into disrepair, the mesh panels were polyester powder coated and coloured Black RAL 9005 at the front of the school to comply with planning permission conditions which required the

Jackson’s Bow Top fencing fit the criteria and was provided and installed with a colour powder coated Black RAL 9005 finish

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fence to match the aesthetics of the neighbouring residential properties. At the back of the site where the school overlooked the playing field, the fence was coloured Green RAL 6005 to fit in with the natural appearance of the surrounding trees and bushes.

As part of the strategy to safeguard the school, the Euroguard Flatform mesh installed along the perimeter of the main road, public footpath and the public field was combined with well-established rows of high hedging, bushes and trees.

This blocks the line of sight into the school premises, increasing privacy and preventing the public from being able to see into the classrooms and playground which reduces the potential risk of antisocial behaviour.

At the school entrance, the local council stipulated that the boundary should not be visually intrusive and should instead complement the aesthetic of the attractive and original Victorian building which now houses the school reception area, as well as classrooms. Jackson’s Bow Top fencing fit the criteria and was provided and installed with a colour powder coated Black RAL 9005 finish, running a total length of 32m and standing at

the height of 2m. Jackson's Bow Top replaced the previously existing timber palisade and low wire mesh fence which were showing the signs of age and no longer provided security, helping to create a friendly and welcoming appearance at the main school entrance without being visually intrusive to the original Victorian building.

To provide security and control access to and from the school, Jacksons installed gates to match the appropriate fencing. In the staff car park a pair of 2m-high double-leaf Euroguard Flatform Heavy gates were installed; one to control access to and from the main road and another controlling access between the car park and the playground.

To control footfall between the playground and main road, a 2m double-leaf Euroguard Flatform Heavy gate was installed with manual operation and lock options to allow the school complete control over when access would be permitted.

 www.jacksons-security. co.uk/school_security_ fencing.aspx  security@jacksonsfencing.co.uk  0800 408 4761

Landscaping & Water Management

Customers can work with Marshalls to integrate the new PAS 170 standards into different solutions, ranging from planters and seating through to bollards

A FLEXIBLE AND ASSURED APPROACH FOR MITIGATING AGAINST LOWSPEED VEHICLE IMPACTS Criminal ram raids cost the public and private sectors millions of pounds in damages every year. But, up until now, there has been no tested and proven standard for an assured security product to protect against this risk. Roger Knight, Marshalls’ Head of New Product Development and Engineering for Landscape Protection, explains what the new PAS 170 standard will provide and the benefits for businesses and Government organisations. rise in vehicle-borne T heterror attacks triggered a rethink in how central Government, local authorities and businesses protect people, buildings and infrastructure.

The result has seen planners and security advisors place a strong focus on redesigning road layouts in heavily pedestrianised areas and installing perimeter protection that can stop a rogue vehicle travelling at high speed.

But, the growing number of criminal ram raids on commercial property across the UK and Europe poses a different challenge.

The most recent European ATM Crime Report found that criminal attacks on ATMs increased by 80% year-on-year in the first half of 2016. In the UK, the Association of Convenience Stores found that the sector incurred more than £8m in damages from ATM ram raids last year, with a further £38m for robberies and burglaries, a high proportion of which involved a vehicle impact.

Rather than using landscape protection products manufactured to the British Standard Institution’s (BSI) PAS 68 and IWA 14.1 standards, which have been installed in major cities across the UK and Europe to protect against terror attacks, mitigating against this threat requires a different approach.

PAS 170 – a new certified security standard for criminal vehicle collisions For any planner or security expert, it’s vital that the type of product installed is proportionate to the risk. In many situations where there is a criminal threat, such as a shopfront, retail park or ATM, businesses and local authorities may only need security products that mitigate against vehicles travelling at lower speeds, and not those manufactured to the highest specifications.

The Government has introduced Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 170 to address this need – a new set of tested and proven standards that will ensure organisations can access an assured security product for this level of threat.

PAS 170 delivers a testing standard for vehicles of up to 2.5 tonnes travelling at between 10 and 20mph – significantly lower than the regulations developed to mitigate against vehicleborne terror attacks (PAS 68 and IWA 14.1), where the testing weights typically range from 1.5 tonnes to 7.5 tonnes for speeds of either 30, 40 or 50mph.

Unlike previous anti-ram solutions, new products tested

and certified by PAS 170 will provide businesses and local authorities with assurance and proof of performance for the first time. While this will help protect commercial property, using security approved by a Government standard will also help reduce insurance premiums.

Following our latest round of testing at the HORIBA MIRA crash test centre, Marshalls now has four bollard cores which have been tested to the PAS 170 standard and passed. All four were tested using a 2500 trolley, with one using the impact of a vehicle travelling at 20mph, with the others at 10mph. Each one achieved a penetration distance of under 2m – the limit for securing the certification.

Bespoke products to mitigate criminal activity Marshalls understands that different businesses and organisations require bespoke landscape protection products.

With this in mind, customers can work with Marshalls to integrate the new PAS 170 standards into different solutions, ranging from planters and seating through to bollards. This enables us to develop the right solution for the space that offers a combination of both safety and aesthetics.

The key is ensuring that the product specified is proportionate to the level of threat.

 www.marshalls.co.uk  info@marshalls.co.uk  01422 312000

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Focus & Innovation

An introduction to Hauraton DRAINFIX CLEAN As we approach another winter, thoughts start to turn to darker nights, colder day’s storms and flooding. In recent years, a lot has been talked about flood prevention, planning for bigger and bigger storm events and the need to deal with surface water.

There is also a growing acceptance that SuDS is not, as often labelled, just a green fad, about building a pond or putting a

green roof on a garage. It’s also not just an easy way to blow a hole in the construction budget.

All too often SuDS are just thought of to be constructing a pond or building a swale, whilst these have their place in any SuDS scheme, a sensible design approach makes use of a mix of vegetative, hard landscape and proprietary systems to create a robust and workable solution. There is a need to look at creative SuDS and an acceptance that there is no one-size-fits-all scheme.

Hauraton DRAINFIX CLEAN has been developed as a proprietary drainage channel with the unique ability to collect, store, clean and then discharge surface water. During the cleaning process, the product has been extensively tested and will remove 99.5% TSS (total suspended solids), 99.9% TPH (total petrol hydrocarbons), 99.8% zinc and 99.8% copper.

It is widely accepted that the SuDS manual produced by CIRIA is the go-to guide for designing of SUDS; Hauraton DRAINFIX CLEAN is included in this guide under chapter 14 which deals with proprietary systems. Over several years trial sites were set up in Germany with DRAINFIX CLEAN, regular sampling and extensive testing has led to the product being awarded a coveted Dibt certificate.

 www.hauraton.co.uk  sales@hauraton.co.uk  01582 501380

‘House of Heroes’ children’s recovery centre built with MEDITE TYRICOYA EXTREME

A hospital facility in Norrland, Sweden, has been renovated extensively with wood-based products, owing to the universal belief that natural materials help people heal better. This serene and homely sanctuary functions as a temporary home for families with young children suffering from longterm illnesses.

Designed by White Arkitekter, Hjältarnas Hus (House of Heroes) features MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME (MTX) panels along the outer walls, while the roof is structured from glue-laminated wood (glulam), overlaid with white metal sheets. The building’s interior walls and ceilings are clad with fir.

MTX was specifically chosen due to its “outstanding qualities”, including being the only wood composite panel guaranteed to last 50 years in an external environment, even when in contact with moisture. Equally importantly, it is manufactured using no added formaldehyde; extremely important when considering its purpose as a recovery centre.

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Research has shown that exposure to wood-based products and interiors can create similar health benefits to spending time in nature. These include physical and mental rejuvenation, emotional calm and quicker recovery from illness. However, it is imperative to consider formaldehyde levels in all timber products used, especially for a building which is home to recuperating young residents. MTX offers an excellent solution because of its incredibly low formaldehyde emission classification of E1.

Additionally, the versatility of MTX was harnessed to create a stunning architectural design, with the panels lining the outer walls being milled into

intricate patterns. This created a well-lit space, allowing the young children to enjoy a light, bright atmosphere. As MTX is completely weatherproof both on the surface and all the way through, it enables elaborate machining to achieve complex patterns. This ensures that the effort and investment poured into design innovation will last a lifetime.

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The Golf Classic 2018 – as the weather hots-up, so does the competition The Golf Classic 2018's second round is underway, with golfers of all abilities competing in this iconic, national fiveround knockout competition. Entrants are playing for the chance to win a place in the Grand Final, taking place in September at the renowned Slaley Hall, Northumberland. The first round teed-off in March and, thanks to a change in the weather, golfers played some enjoyable golf in good company under blue skies.

This year there really is everything to play for. Slaley Hall is a sumptuous Elizabethan mansion nestled in 1000 acres of beautiful Northumberland countryside. Its Hunting Course is a European Tour venue and is known as the ‘Augusta of the North’.

 www.thegolfclassic.co.uk  info@thegolfclassic.co.uk  01892 752300

Pendock was tasked to supply eight column casings to conceal original reinforced concrete roof supports as part of a major refurbishment contract carried out within a South London primary school. The work at Woodside Academy, Croydon, was carried out by Westwise, a Welling-based building company specialising in refurbishment projects for education and other sector clients. Project Manager of Westwise, Mr Huseyin Asim, commented: “We used the straight and curved column sections supplied by Pendock to conceal the reinforced concrete columns as part of our fit-out, which also included a new false ceiling. Everything was completed on time before the start of the new academic year, and the school’s authorities were very pleased with the results.”

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Ecological Building Systems takes airtightness on tour

To celebrate BBA approval of its pro clima Intello Plus Intelligent Airtight Membrane, Ecological Building Systems and Pro Clima have announced a seminar tour that will bring airtightness insights to five locations around the UK. Kicking off at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon on 16th October, the Air Tightness Tour then visits London, Belfast and Glasgow before culminating at The Studio in Birmingham on 22nd November. Each event will include a packed full-day programme of technical presentations and discussion topics from Pro Clima, the Ecological Building Systems team and the BBA, along with practical installation demonstrations, a keynote speaker presentation and a roundtable discussion.

 www.intellosealofapproval.com  info@ecologicalbuildingsystems.com  01228 711511

World’s largest new metro system takes shape with SFS fasteners

High-performance fasteners and rivets supplied by the UK division of SFS are being used in the construction of the Riyadh Metro.

Crucial to the smooth operation of the network’s state-of-the-art Siemens and Bombardier rolling stock are the maintenance depots serving each of the six tram lines. Here, SFS UK has been commissioned to supply construction fasteners for three of the six maintenance buildings. Dark Globe from Saudi Arabia secured the contract for Line 3 on the East Line Depot. Over 550,000 SFS AP14 painted rivets were specified by the architects for fixing the internal decking, and 100,000 TDB-S fasteners were used to fix the decking into the 25mm-thick steel. Kalzip fasteners were supplied on both lines.

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uvex techware – leading the way in smart PPE Intelligent PPE, enhanced with a range of integrated digital functions through smart electronic devices worn on the body, is the latest innovation from uvex. The company’s exciting new wearable digital technologies, applications and solutions are the absolute latest advances. Equipped with sensors and actuators that can interconnect PPE, they also react, interact and communicate with the wearer, according to the situation. This imparts increased safety, protection and comfort to the wearer on the most vulnerable parts of their body. Techware digitally enhances the safety features and ergonomics of uvex’s range of PPE. With the increasing digitalisation of the workplace, uvex techware allows customers to integrate their PPE into this new environment with ease.

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ZEDpods proposes solution for NHS key worker housing

Each year 33,000 nurses leave the NHS and, according to the Royal College of Nursing, 40% are considering leaving London over the next five years due to housing costs. To meet this problem, ZEDpods, a company set up to build and install low-carbon homes for key workers, is announcing a solution to benefit NHS Trusts, estates managers and key worker job providers. ZEDpods’ homes operate by separating housing provision from land prices using air rights over car parks. By taking the cost of land out of the equation, ZEDpods can create affordable houses for key workers close to hospitals and public transport. ZEDpods’ housing can generate long-term revenue without selling off NHS Trusts’ valuable real estate.

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Housing 2018 Preview

UK Delivery Stream looks at best practice and innovations in construction, examining the quality and safety of housing stock and exploring the future of the industry and funding. This stream is targeted at delegates, local authority housing companies, housing association development directors, house-builders, architects and consultants.

Topics include

HOUSING RETURNS FOR 2018

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For over 60 years Housing has been the place to meet the largest and most diverse audience of sector professionals, stay connected, discuss political and economic challenges, and connect with influential business leaders. with an B eginning awards ceremony for

What’s on at Housing 2018?

over 800 people, followed by 10 streams of excellent learning and unrivalled networking opportunities, Housing is bursting with relevant, innovative content and networking including; a free leadership programme, over 150 seminars, over 60 fringe events, an award-winning fringe, the largest housing procurement event, an off site demonstration village and a business transformation and technology event. Supported by the Chartered Institute of Housing and a firm fixture in the housing ministers’ calendar – Housing 2018 is where the sector meets.

1. Europe’s largest gathering of housing professionals Join 11,000 attendees over three days for the largest event in the housing calendar.

2. Be where your suppliers are Meet over 300 of the leading exhibitors/suppliers, ranging from house-builders, contractors, repair and maintenance, energy, technology, tenant services, legal, IT, software and more.

3. Gain knowledge Free learning sessions are located across the exhibition and offer the chance to update knowledge, build skills and gain practical tips to take back to the office and implement straight away.

4. Be part of the evolution Launching at this year’s Housing 2018, TECH@Housing is a brandnew event where visitors can discover the latest innovative business transformation and future-proofing technologies.

5. Off-site 2018 Working with Homes England, GLA, MHCLG, NHBC, BRE, Greater Manchester Combined Authority and other leading organisations, Housing 2018 is building an Offsite Village for 2018.

6. The fringe Be part of Housing’s most provocative and alternative theatre that is unafraid to challenge the status quo and ask the difficult questions.

Expect cutting-edge sessions that will explore leadership, ending homelessness and managing change.

UK Delivery Stream at Housing 2018 Dedicated to building the homes we need to fix our broken housing market,

Supported by the Chartered Institute of Housing and a firm fixture in the housing ministers’ calendar – Housing 2018 is where the sector meets

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In conversation with the disrupters The ingredients of place Construction skills: the future of the industry post-Brexit Quality at the heart of all we build Building better faster Shared ownership: funding the fourth tenure Mixed-tenure development: the perfect mix We love Build to Rent Building out homelessness.

Speakers Andy von Bradsky, Design and Delivery Advisor, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader, London Borough of Waltham Forest David Cowans, Group Chief Executive, Places for People Jacqui Daly, Director of Residential Research and Investment, Savills Mark Farmer, Founding Director and Chief Executive, Cast Kate Kennally, Chief Executive, Cornwall Council Peter Murray, Chairman, New London Architecture Alistair Parvin, Co-Founder, Wiki House Paul Smith, Cabinet Member for Homes and Communities, Bristol City Council Isobel Stephen, Director of Housing Supply Sue Riddlestone, Chief Executive and Co-Founder, BioRegional Nick Walkley, Chief Executive, Homes England. 

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