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Facades of the future Exploring the design requirements for structural timber buildings

Exit strategy -

Restoring confidence -

Urban development -

viable solutions for public building security

is it time to rethink energy efficiency schemes?

techniques for managing excess rainfall

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Is the Zero Carbon target ever truly achievable or is it sadly another pipe dream? When the coalition came into power in May 2010, they promised great things and quickly set about planning the honourable initiative.

Fast forward to now and definitions have changed, goalposts have moved and the once firm commitment now represents a watered down policy, as the Government unveils small housing sites are to be excluded from the target.

Acknowledging the enormity of this ask, the Lib Dems said the move was aimed at exempting small housebuilders from the requirements. But under the new plans, larger developers would only be required to build to code level four as long as they offset the additional carbon through other projects, as opposed to level five which mirrors the Zero Carbon standard – a realistic compromise or an inevitable surrender?

Let us not forget the taskforce charged with stimulating confidence in this target – Zero Carbon Hub, which has been working to take day-to-day operational responsibility for achieving the government’s target.

Analysis by the Zero Carbon Hub published back in February suggests that additional costs of building to the Zero Carbon Standard have declined over time, partly due to a better understanding of the costs of delivering highly efficient buildings and changes to the Standard itself. In many cases, the cost of building to the proposed Zero Carbon Standard has roughly halved since the Zero Carbon Hub last published cost estimates in 2011.

Facilitating the mainstream delivery of zero carbon homes has and will always be a mammoth task. Fortunately the industry is behind its main principles and we are continuously seeing innovations to move one step closer.

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Contents 08 06 News A round up of the latest industry news including charity events, awarded contracts, show partnerships and responses to timely construction announcements.

08 Upfront Andrew Peasgood, Manager of The West Midlands Contractor Framework, explains how smarter procurement is driving positive change in the public sector.

20 Leisure

24 Acoustics & Sound

Wicksteed Playgrounds proves how regular exercise, particularly that taken outdoors, can dramatically boost the chances of healthy ageing even if the

24 Acoustics profiles one of the first educational facilities to have developed a variable acoustic system, the Kimmeridge Lecture Theatre, on the Talbot Campus at

participant is already middle-aged.

Bournemouth University.

18 Talking Point

22 Roofing

26 Security

Barrie Stanley of Wetherby Building Systems, argues that the government has lost its way with improving domestic energy efficiency and a complete overhaul is needed.

Ian Quinton, Managing Director of RCM outlines some considerations when specifically looking at the design requirements for structural timber buildings.

Access control is one of, if not, the most important element of public building security. It is vital in so many ways, as Rob Sands of Videx explains.

14 Healthcare David Bailey Furniture Systems profiles its £1.25m hospital furniture installation at Southmead Hospital’s new state-ofthe-art Brunel building in Bristol.

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28 Drainage & Landscaping

34 RCI Show Preview

Wavin reflects on the sharp increase in the use of geocellular stormwater management units to create underground structures for infiltration or the temporary storage of stormwater.

With the RCI Show just a few weeks away, event director Tony Brown explains what visitors can expect at the key show for the roofing, cladding and insulation sector.

30 Play Equipment

36 Housing

Pumptracks are increasingly popular facilities and a fantastic form of active play. Already well established across Europe, they have been growing in numbers across the UK. Back On Track explains more.

Carmarthenshire County Council is one local authority that is balancing its landlord obligation with the demand for long-term planning and asset management.

32 Education

38 Product Showcase

Whether it’s a new build or retrofit project, versatile, quality products are key to fulfilling the client’s requirements explains John Mayes of cladding specialist Eurobrick.

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

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News

IBI Group unites UK brands The International consultant IBI Group has announced it is to consolidate its brands in the UK. As of last month IBI Nightingale and IBI Taylor Young will trade as IBI Group.

The introduction of a single identity reinforces the ongoing commitment to deliver greater value by offering clients a wider, fully integrated range of services.

IBI Group, a global architecture, planning, engineering, and technology firm first launched its UK transport and systems business in 1996. As part of its diversification strategy it acquired architects Nightingale in 2010 and multidisciplinary practice Taylor Young in 2012.

“The rebrand is a natural and important evolution,” said Stephen Gleave, Principal.

“Being known by one name has many operational benefits. For clients it helps to simplify our business and for staff it creates a feeling of unity.”

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, IBI Group has launched a global rebranding initiative, ‘Defining the Cities of Tomorrow’.

Drawing on the initials IBI, this has led to the re-organisation of its expertise into three areas: Intelligence, Buildings and Infrastructure.

Contract awarded for new Woolwich station Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has announced the award of a £70m contract to complete and fit-out the new Crossrail station at Woolwich.

The four-year project will ensure quicker, easier and more convenient travel for commuters from Woolwich to a range of destinations across London and the South East, supporting regeneration in the Thames Gateway area and significantly reducing journey times for commuters to locations such as Bond Street, Heathrow

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and Canary Wharf.

Works will include designing, fitting-out and handing over the works associated with the new Woolwich Station together with installing plant and finishing works at the two portals where the Crossrail trains will surface from either end of the Thames Tunnel at North Woolwich and Plumstead.

At its height, the project will employ 200 people. Balfour Beatty is committed to supporting apprenticeships and local employment and will work with Crossrail and the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Newham to create apprenticeships and roles for the long-term unemployed or those who have been out of education or training for six months or more.

Sustainability central to Willmott Dixon’s strategy Sustainability continues to be at the core of Willmott Dixon’s business model, with its Sustainable Development Review outlining further progress achieved in the past year.

Called ‘It’s what we do’, the review covers how the company is performing in key areas like carbon emissions, waste diversion rates, community investment and skills development.

Willmott Dixon’s Board Director responsible for sustainability, Paul Smith, said: “We know how important sustainability is to our customers, and this year’s Review documents the many ways in which we are adding value to the Willmott Dixon offering through our approach to sustainability.

“I am particularly proud of the increased social value we are adding to the contracts we deliver, our involvement in and leadership of cross-industry initiatives, and the innovative funding solutions we are providing to our clients.”

Eric Wright completes Catholic College project A multi-million pound project to redevelop St Mary’s Catholic College and Christ the King Catholic Primary School in Blackpool is complete.

Undertaken by Eric Wright Construction, a division of the Eric Wright Group, the multi-phase project, which started in November 2010, saw the Preston-based firm demolish parts of the college whilst retaining the iconic Victorian front seen from St. Walburga’s Road.

The existing school has been sensitively refurbished to establish a 1,220 place secondary school, Sixth Form Centre and a brand new 210 place primary school. This extensive scheme also saw the building of a new Parish Church for Christ the King as a calm and reflective place of worship.

Pupils and students will have access to new and modern facilities, including cutting-edge science and computer labs, 40 contemporary classrooms, a fitness gym and a new school hall, dining hall and staff facilities.

Apprentices reach great heights in Nottingham Seven teen apprentices, along with J Wright Roofing, Keepmoat, Nottingham City Homes and councillor of Bulwell Jackie Morris, have recently come together to celebrate a rejuvenation project of hundreds of properties across Nottingham J Wright Roofing, an independent roofing company, has been employing local apprentices to work on a reroofing project of council owned homes in Broxtowe, Aspley, Highbury Vale, Bobbers Mill, Hyson Green, Radford and Lenton, which is now underway.

The apprentices, taken on through Bulwell Academy – where J Wright Roofing MD Jason Wright is a governor – took centre stage last month, during

News a celebration at J Wright’s offices in Bulwell.

Jason said: “It is great to see all our apprentices growing and developing within the company. The new recruits make up about 20% of our current workforce, which is a testament to our faith in the scheme.

“Working on such a large project in partnership with Nottingham City Homes and Keepmoat is fantastic, we are not only improving residential dwellings, but also generating jobs for school leavers which is something local businesses should invest their time and money into, as the outcome is so rewarding.”

ISG appointed on £10.8m Devon College scheme ISG has been appointed to deliver a £10.8m scheme to construct an Engineering Centre of Excellence and a Lifestyle and Tourism Centre at Petroc’s North Devon Campus in Barnstaple. The new facilities will create realistic working environments for students across a range of disciplines including, engineering, manufacturing, automotive engineering, beauty therapy, hospitality, hairdressing and tourism.

The project sees ISG construct a threestorey steel-frame Lifestyle and Tourism training centre, which will house both teaching accommodation and commercially focussed businesses. The new facilities are focussed on enabling students to practise the skills they need in a real world environment. The project also involves the construction of a new bespoke engineering facility, along with refurbishment works to the automotive curriculum areas.

The Lifestyle building is targeting a BREEAM Excellent environmental performance rating and incorporates roof-mounted photo voltaic panels to generate electricity and a living green roof.

The building has a contemporary design with composite and rain screen cladding panels, as well as extensive areas of curtain walling to its facade. A spacious central

atrium forms the main reception area with large roof lights maximising the volume of daylight entering the space and a feature staircase and lifts provide access to all three levels.

for exceptional young professionals under 30 working in construction and the built environment to be commended and celebrated for their achievements.

There are five categories to enter: Construction Delivery, Design and Architecture, Engineering, Project Management and Surveying. One of the category winners is chosen as Overall Winner of the awards scheme.

Each winner will receive a cash prize and a unique development opportunity through the Trust with a one year mentoring programme to enable them to make an even greater impact in the years to come.

To enter, applicants must be under the age of 30 on 30th January 2015. Those interested in applying for The Duke of Gloucester’s Young Achievers Scheme have until the 7th November 2014 to apply for these prestigious awards.

A bright future ahead for Apollo Studio Academy The Apollo Studio Academy at East Durham College, designed by Jefferson Sheard Architects, is now officially open to the students.

The new school, which is sponsored by the Academy at Shotton Hall and East Durham College, is an exciting and innovative new centre of learning for 300 students between the ages of 14 and 18.

One of the aspirations of the Academy is to create a ‘close-knit, family environment’ where personal discipline, respect and care for the community is prioritised and students are introduced to an atmosphere which will prepare them for life PostEducation.

Reflecting these aspirations, Jefferson Sheard’s design replaces the traditional classroom format with a flexible, contemporary layout which has the feel of a ‘hub’ – a place for collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

A careful selection of furnishings and architectural elements enables the space to remain flexible and unconstrained. The idea is to get as much transparency into the scheme, so instead of fixed walls, screens break up the open space.

Work begins on landmark building project The first bricks of a £5.7m project are about to be laid in Harworth as Bassetlaw District Council, A1 Housing and construction company Woodhead embark on the first major social housing project in the district for 35 years.

Work to build 43 new homes on Smith Square has begun and will see the nontraditional ‘Airey’ houses – a pre-fabricated house built in the 1950/60s – on Smith Square and Thompson Avenue, Harworth replaced with modern, energy efficient homes.

The news comes after award-winning construction company Woodhead were officially announced as contractors, in addition to the confirmation of £1.02m worth of government funding from the Homes and Communities Agency.

Leader of Bassetlaw District Council, Cllr Simon Greaves said: “There has been a lot of hard work and planning to get the project to this stage and I am delighted that we are now in a position to deliver more social housing within the district.

“In addition to providing new, energy efficient housing for Bassetlaw residents, this project is helping the local economy to grow with the creation of additional jobs, apprenticeships and community assets. I look forward to seeing this project progress.”

Celebrating construction’s Young Achievers Charity Construction Youth Trust has launched its fourth annual awards scheme The Duke of Gloucester’s Young Achievers Scheme 2015.

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Upfront

Speller Metcalfe is currently working on creating a shared learning environment – the Habberley Learning Campus

Collaboration is the key The West Midlands Contractor Framework came to a close last month following four years of operation. Designed to make cost savings and improve efficiency in public sector construction projects, it’s been a huge success for all those involved, having delivered some truly innovative buildings. Here, Andrew Peasgood, Framework Manager, explains how smarter procurement is driving positive change in the public sector.

With Habberley, the contractor has heavily invested in BIM – targeting BIM level 2 four years ahead of government requirements

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aunched in 2010 – at the beginning of a new Government era – the WMCF was a regional public sector framework tasked with simplifying construction procurement and project management. In doing this, our aim was to unlock costs savings through greater efficiency, management and collaboration.

The WMCF contained Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, West Mercia Police, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwickshire Police and our contractors were Thomas Vale Construction, Speller Metcalfe and Kier Construction Central. It’s through these contractors our projects were delivered, ranging from schools, council offices and libraries to leisure centres and emergency services facilities. More than 30 projects have been completed by our three contractors.

The core principle behind the Framework was to remove the cost and resource intensive process of competitive tendering and focus instead on value for money and quality. By allocating work on a scored rotational basis, the Framework partners could quickly and easily progress

Upfront

This project involves the construction of a new science teaching block

much-needed construction projects while monitoring performance, quality and best value through a series of KPIs. Not only did this encourage greater consistency across the Framework’s projects but also ensured the contractors and partners were working to achieve common goals and objectives.

This integrated approach allowed for a different style of delivery compared with the cycle of competitive tendering.

Rather than wrangling with budgets or contractual disputes, the Framework’s performance-related structure encourages the contractors to focus on providing the best possible service to the best possible standard. This frees up the contractors to address other issues, such as investment in skills and new technology and exploring opportunities for creating truly innovative, efficient spaces.

Wyre Forest School Residential boarding unit, as well as extensive refurbishment and extension of St. John’s Primary School. To achieve this, the contractor has heavily invested in BIM – targeting BIM level 2 four years ahead of government requirements. As a result, all of the new buildings will be built to low energy principles using high insulation and air tightness values, reduced cold bridges and heat recovery technology. This is a huge step forward for Worcestershire County Council – which is flying the flag

for modern, efficient construction across its educational facilities.

Another example of how removing the competitiveness from the construction process can actually help to boost innovation and encourage better construction practice is the £8.1m Kier Construction Central project to create a new Herefordshire Archives and Records Centre. The existing facility has been struggling to meet the environmental and access standards required by The National Archives for accreditation 

BIM investment For example, Speller Metcalfe is currently working on creating a shared learning environment – the Habberley Learning Campus – which replaces three Kidderminster Schools; Baxter College, St. John’s Primary School and the Wyre Forest Special School. Targeting BREEAM Very Good rating, the project involves the construction of a new science teaching block, new early years teaching hub, the new Wyre Forest Special School and new

The framework has encouraged the public sector bodies to coordinate and streamline their construction output more efficiently

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Upfront to a streamlined procurement process and early contractor engagement, Kier is targeting completion this winter.

The finished project will be one of the region’s most sustainable facilities and will be testament to the importance of social value in public sector construction.

In helping to streamline the process of procurement and delivery, the framework has helped the public sector partners improve the quality of their public services. From creating light, well ventilated and thermally efficient spaces to enhancing service delivery on the ground, the Framework’s emphasis on information sharing between the partners and contractors promoted an open and honest environment in which they learnt from each other’s experiences. It also encouraged the public sector bodies to coordinate and streamline their construction output more efficiently.

The construction of a new Herefordshire Archives and Records Centre is helping to boost innovation and encourage better construction practice

and as a result is in need of extensive and costly repair. In response, Kier is working with Herefordshire Council to construct a cost efficient, low energy, purpose built facility to strict Passivhaus standards.

Not only will this precise balance of space heating and cooling help to preserve

and protect valuable local records but it will also manage indoor air quality and comfort levels, keeping the building’s overall running costs to a minimum while making it a welcoming environment for staff and the public. Planning permission was granted in January 2013 and thanks

Improved relationships This cohesive approach started from the early stages of procurement and has allowed for greater partnership working between the public sector organisations, looking for ways to pool resources and make efficiency savings without 

The Bromsgrove ‘blue lights’ hub is the UK’s first ever purpose-built combined fire and police station

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This pioneering project was joint venture between Framework partners Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and West Mercia Police

compromising the quality of service delivery. An example of this is the Bromsgrove ‘blue lights’ hub – the UK’s first ever purpose-built combined fire and police station in Bromsgrove. Identified as a cost-effective way of replacing two ageing facilities with one central hub, this pioneering project was joint venture between Framework partners Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service and West Mercia Police. The Framework allowed for more time to carefully plan and design the project over a six month pre-construction period, reducing overall floor space by 25 per cent and cutting energy costs by 20 per cent, and encouraged the two services to better coordinate crisis response and streamline back office functions to save time and increase environmental and operational performance.

Local supply chains These long term relationships have also had a positive impact beyond the immediate Framework. Through four years of operation, the contractors spent a significant amount of time building local supply chains in the region and encouraging community engagement across the Framework projects.

By using local sub-contractor webportals like Find-it-in-Worcester, holding

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‘Meet the Buyer’ events, working with Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and running specialist skills and training programmes, the Framework established strong relationships with local companies. As a result, on average the Framework contractors sustainably sourced almost 90 per cent of all available sub-contracts and materials from within 30 miles of site. This helped to reduce the cost and environmental impact associated with the transport of goods and services – as identified in the Framework’s Environmental Charter – and encouraged local companies to upskill and diversify. In turn, this long term investment in local goods and services also generated over £100m of economic value for the region.

The contractors also encouraged public engagement where possible, from holding open days on site to running specialist schools and careers events.

The Framework also organised an annual charity day, where teams from all three contractors would club together volunteering their time resources and skills to help with community initiatives.

These activities encouraged enduring positive relationships between the public sector organisations, the teams delivering on the ground the public and the local community from sod

cutting to topping out and, as a result, the contractors achieved consistently high performance and Considerate Contractor Scores – essential to delivery of sustainable efficient construction.

Improved management What the Framework shows is how vitally important regional frameworks can be in helping public sector organisations better manage construction projects, achieve and maintain high standards of service, and strive for more sustainable, energy efficient facilities. By speeding up the delivery process, reducing project delays and encouraging collaboration, the Framework has encouraged the contractors to develop their services and look for ways to demonstrate value engineering. In turn, the partners have achieved overall cost savings of around two and a half per cent and established a new generation of building stock which is modern, efficient and cheaper to run. This goes some way to meeting the Government’s target for ‘procuring collaboratively’ and is an excellent example of the Communities and Local Government Committee’s benchmark of ‘best value, not simply lowest price’ in practice. 

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David Bailey installed 3,050 individual base and wall storage units in a range of different sizes

A fitting installation David Bailey Furniture Systems has completed a £1.25m hospital furniture installation at Southmead Hospital’s new state-of-theart Brunel building in Bristol, which is set to be one of Europe’s leading hospitals, offering the very best facilities and exceptional healthcare services to a local population of around half a million residents.

David Bailey Furniture Systems was also tasked with sourcing fixtures, fittings and equipment to the value of £400,000.

Challenging project Trevor Gillman, Managing Director for David Bailey Furniture Systems, said: “From the beginning of the installation in September 2012, we knew this was going to be our most challenging project to date.

“Due to the size and complexity of the new development it was no surprise that we encountered a few delays on site which squeezed our installation window, meaning the majority of our furniture

was manufactured and installed between March and June 2013.

“The main hospital building is immense with a floor space of 115,000m2 across six storeys, so at the peak of activity we had 12 fitters on site to ensure all work was completed within the required timeframes.

“This project was the first time we had been asked to install such a large variety of additional fittings and equipment: exercise bars, mobile gym mat racks, grab rails, washroom dispensers, hooks, notice boards, seats, work benches, even works of art! We counted 9650 additional items in total.

“In my 24 years working at David Bailey Furniture Systems, this has been by far our largest undertaking and one of the most rewarding projects to be involved in.”

Among its extensive scope of works on site, David Bailey Furniture Systems installed 3050 individual base and wall storage units in a range of different sizes across 23 ward areas and 24 operating theatres. In addition, David Bailey Furniture Systems fitted 820 individual pieces of worktop totalling approximately 1500m.

High level of finish Of the 6500 rooms David Bailey Furniture Systems installed furniture in, the Critical Care Area on Level 2 is a good example of the sheer scale of the contract. Consisting of 12 bedrooms, two isolation lobbies, dirty and clean utility areas, a resuscitation

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pon completion, the hospital will offer a wide range of specialist regional services, including A&E, neurosciences, plastic surgery, orthopaedics, pathology, and renal services, receiving referrals both from all over the UK and from overseas.

The new patient-focused hospital is the result of a lengthy public consultation that revealed concerns about the cost and resource pressures faced by local health services in the region. Challenges that the major development has addressed include the poor configuration of acute services, unsatisfactory access arrangements for patients, poor performance in terms of environmental sustainability, and overall difficulties in responding to national requirements.

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Healthcare station and various staff bases, David Bailey Furniture Systems supplied fitted storage units for all areas in addition to secure drugs cupboards and a Trespa worktop with resin sink for the laboratory area.

Dave Read, Package Manager for Carillion Plc, said: “When we selected David Bailey as our furniture supplier for this major project, we had an ongoing relationship with them from previous large scale hospital projects, so we were confident in their ability to deliver the high level of finish required.

“We weren’t disappointed with David Bailey; not only did they supply and fit a huge range of HTM compliant storage units and worktops in various sizes and specifications, they also sourced a wide variety of additional items.

“The attention to detail of their fitters on site was particularly appreciated, especially towards the end of the project.

Managing Director Trevor Gillman managed the project, and he paid considerable attention to support his on-site team, to ensure the successful delivery.

“Our experience working with David Bailey on this project and previous projects has always been one of top quality customer service, and we look forward to working with them on future contracts.”

Now the new Brunel building has been handed over to the North Bristol NHS Trust, this spells the end of Phase One of the new development. 

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David Bailey fitted 820 individual pieces of worktop totalling approximately 1,500 metres

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David Bailey sourced fixtures and fittings to the value of £400,000

Specification checklist When specifying storage solutions for healthcare environments, Trevor Gillman Managing Director of David Bailey Furniture Systems, recommends considering the following seven factors.

Environment – think about the environment in which the storage solution will be installed; clinical areas are likely to require more specialised storage than office areas, for example.

Use – consider what the furniture will be used for; if staff require frequent, easy access to medical apparatus, storage trays may be preferable; where lockable cupboards are required for the storage of medication.

Security – all drugs must be stored in secure, lockable cupboards to avoid misuse.

We supply and install a variety of metal wall-hung cabinets that conform to the current British Standard BS2881 (1989) – Specification for cupboards for the storage of medicines in healthcare premises.

Infection Control – we recommend antimicrobial worktops for theatre areas and wall storage units with sloping tops, for easy cleaning.

Colour – colours can significantly influence the way we feel and our mood, so careful consideration is required when selecting a colour scheme. We offer a choice of 40 standard colours and finishes for laminate doors and worktops and specialist colours and finishes upon request.

Other trades – it is important to consider what other trades may be required to coordinate services effectively and ensure the fastest possible turnaround: for instance, will the storage units be concealing plumbing or electrics?

Budget – sharing your budgetary constraints with your preferred storage supplier will allow them to best advise which type of storage solution is most appropriate.

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Talking Point

Regeneration of Le Squez Estate, Jersey

ECO: lost in translation Barrie Stanley, Energy Efficiency Manager for Wetherby Building Systems, argues that the government has lost its way with improving domestic energy efficiency and a complete overhaul is needed.

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ECC’s answer to improving domestic energy efficiency in the UK has become the subject of a political and media storm in recent weeks, with its latest announcements sparking justified criticism from media, MPs and the construction industry. The government needs to act quickly to restore confidence, but most importantly think back to its original aim and put in place an energy efficiency programme that provides help to those who need it most.

In 2009, the government launched two new energy efficiency schemes; Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) and Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT). These initiatives were designed to help cut the UK’s carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of low income households to reduce energy bills and help the increasing number of families living in fuel poverty. However, these aims seem to have been forgotten with the current schemes – Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and Green Deal – the government

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needs to take a step back and remember why these programmes are needed.

CESP focussed on providing energy saving measures to the lowest 10% of Lower Super Output Areas, with almost all measures delivered through partnerships with social housing providers and targeting private households located in these social housing areas. The scheme successfully installed energy saving measures in 1954 eligible low income areas, helping to bring a significant number of families out of fuel poverty.

result of the CESP scheme. These families, who live in cold, draughty properties and struggle to pay their energy bills are the families that funding should be helping, but this is no longer the case with the current programmes.

Following the achievements of CESP and CERT, instead of building on these successes and improving the schemes, the government took a step backwards with the launch of ECO and Green Deal. Fraught with issues from the very beginning, the initiatives have struggled to gain any momentum and confused the industry and consumers alike. However, the noticeable difference is that the majority of funding has been available to any consumers, so

Solid commitment With it widely acknowledged that 50% of those living in fuel poverty live in solid wall properties, solid wall insulation (SWI) was a major focus for the CESP scheme. SWI was the most installed measure under the programme, with some 75,255 properties being applied with SWI during the funding period.

A total of 154,364 vulnerable households now benefit from warmer homes and cheaper energy bills as a

Previously Wetherby Building Systems’ funding manager for the CESP and CERT schemes, Barrie Stanley now manages the company’s largest Green Deal and ECO projects.

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many families, who could arguably afford to fund some of the work themselves, have been receiving funding to carry out energy efficiency measures and benefit from the savings on their energy bills.

Disappointing uptake The ECO scheme was supposed to work alongside the Green Deal and focus on vulnerable consumer groups, yet the Carbon Saving Community Obligation (CSCO) element of the programme, which obligates energy companies to focus on the provision of measures to low income areas, is only a minor part of the funding stream. The uptake of SWI, in particular, has been extremely disappointing, with just 771 SWI installations under CSCO approved by Ofgem up to June 2014.

This uptake is not likely to improve, with DECC confirming within its ECO Consultation Response that focus will move away from SWI in the next phase of funding. The combination of setting the minimum target of SWI installation levels based on carbon savings, along with allowing loft and cavity wall insulation to be included as primary measures, will see energy companies opting to cherry pick schemes to fit with cheaper, easier measures that provide the greatest carbon savings. This will mean millions of fuel poor households, that could greatly benefit from SWI, will be ignored.

Put simply, the government is discriminating against those living in solid wall properties; fuel poverty residents living in cavity wall properties will receive funding to have insulation installed, however those living in solid wall properties will get little help to insulate

their homes.

There are still some seven million solid wall properties in need of insulation in the UK and half of all households in fuel poverty living in solid wall properties, so the benefit of SWI is not something that can be ignored. If the government is taking the focus away from SWI with the next phase of ECO then a separate solid wall insulation programme is needed to ensure that the potential carbon savings from SWI installations are realised.

The government continues to try and salvage something from its failing energy efficiency schemes, with the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund (GDHIF) the latest initiative to try and encourage uptake of the struggling Green Deal.

While it was initially hailed as a positive move, the GDHIF’s sudden closure after just six weeks is again testament to a scheme not fully thought out by the government. It is also another example of incentivising the mass consumer market to install energy saving measures, which they could likely afford to fund themselves, rather than concentrate funding on those who are in desperate need of energy efficiency measures.

Increasing numbers of industry associations, construction companies, charities, energy groups, and manufacturers are calling for the government to make a significant investment in improving domestic energy efficiency. The latest publication: “A

Housing Stock Fit for the Future: Making Home Energy Efficiency a National Infrastructure Priority” was launched by a coalition of more than 20 organisations in June. The report seeks to demonstrate to the government why retrofitting the UK’s aging housing stock to high energy efficiency levels is the only solution to the government’s aims of controlling energy bills, reducing carbon emissions and tackling fuel poverty.

Reassess government strategy How long is the government going to ignore these pleas? There are currently 2.5m households in England classed as being in fuel poverty, with this figure expected to rise to 2.9m in 2016. The only way to bring these households out of fuel poverty is to ensure their energy bills are permanently reduced through a more energy efficient home.

Instead of looking for ways to improve its current schemes, which will not even make a dent in addressing the fuel poverty crisis in the UK, the government needs to start again with a new approach.

As a matter of urgency, DECC needs to re-think its strategy and invest significantly in a scheme that focuses on vulnerable households, working with local authorities and housing associations to improve the energy efficiency of the country’s aging housing stock. 

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Wetherby EpsiWall system installed on ECO project in Gosport

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Leisure cardiovascular exercise are all covered whilst continued and regular use could also help prevent the onset of serious diseases such as dementia.

Designed and developed in conjunction with sports professionals and health and nutrition experts, the units are all extremely user-friendly. Ability is not an issue as each user can control their own pace and there are inclusive units available within the range, too.

Accessibility is key and many Fitness Legacy Zones have already been installed in parks and community grounds throughout the UK and the RoI where users can enjoy the benefits they bring, for free.

Increased mobility

Exercise provides physical, mental and social benefits as well as keeping older adults mobile and independent

Facilitating active lifestyles Figures clearly indicate that leading a fit and healthy lifestyle from a young age encourages a lifelong participation in physical activity. Regular exercise, particularly that taken outdoors, can dramatically boost the chances of healthy ageing even if the participant is already middle-aged before adopting such a change in lifestyle.

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icksteed Playgrounds has been designing, manufacturing, installing and maintaining playgrounds since 1918 and offers the widest range of outdoor play and sports equipment in the UK. Now, the Northamptonshire based company has re-developed its outdoor fitness range with the launch of its Fitness Legacy Zone. The all-round benefits of such a facility are indisputable and also serve to demonstrate how the company is responding to new market demands by creating a thoughtfully-designed and ultra-effective product.

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Keeping the nation fit, active and healthy is big on the agenda and Wicksteed’s Fitness Legacy Zone units are designed with exactly that in mind.

Making physical fitness part of our daily lives and making it a commitment has never been more crucial. Sport and general physical activity in society is a positive and significant factor in keeping the nation fit, well and living longer.

Wicksteed’s Fitness Legacy Zone units offer huge benefits for everyone aged 14 or over whether experienced or complete beginners. Weight loss, strengthening and stretching of muscles and

Lindsay Holden, Performance Nutritionist, Personal Trainer and Founder of Pure Lifestyles says: “It’s never too late to start! Exercise provides physical, mental and social benefits as well as keeping older adults mobile and independent.

Participating in regular moderate physical activity can help prevent a number of chronic diseases such as heart disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes and hypertension as well as helping to prevent stroke and vascular dementia.

Staying active also helps boost the

The average adult should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity

Leisure immune system and in turn wards off colds and infections.

“The equipment is versatile and a combination of different units can provide a ‘whole body’ fitness programme so that cardiovascular, muscular strengthening, flexibility, coordination and balance exercises can all be carried out.”

The average adult should do at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity as well as strength training exercises in order to make a huge improvement to their overall fitness and health. The guideline is to aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. What’s important is to make regular physical activity part or your lifestyle.

Each FLZ unit is accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions; the sequence in which to use each piece and how many repetitions should be achieved to offer a mix of cardiovascular, weight loss and core stability exercises for different body types and levels of fitness in three categories; novice, intermediate and experienced.

Additionally, using the very latest Smartphone technology, QR codes on each of the individual units can be scanned by users’ mobile devices to enable video footage of the exercise

demonstrations to be viewed.

Certified to the DIN79000 Safety Standard, the FLZ provides a safe, interactive and dedicated workout zone whereby communities can keep fit together in the fresh air.

Internationally recognised Wicksteed is also proud to announce becoming a winner of a Bronze Award for Manufacturing Company of the Year in the 11th Annual ‘Stevies’ where the FLZ range has been internationally recognised and rewarded.

Stuart Wetherell, Wicksteed’s Sales Director, commented: “It is a great privilege to be a winner among this group of highly individual and innovative companies and serves to reinforce the high quality and standard of our Fitness Legacy Zone products which we already know to exist. External recognition for exceptional excellence in our market is always most valuable.”

Having won previous awards over the years for categories ranging from Customer Service to Environmental policy, Wicksteed is delighted to add another one to the crop. With other shortlisted companies from across the globe covering businesses as diverse as technology, robotics and skincare,

Ability is not an issue as each user can control their own pace

Wicksteed is proud to be rubbing shoulders alongside such widely represented finalists.

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Door & Wall Roofing, Cladding Protection & Insulation system.

Certification to BS EN 12467:2012 offers confidence of the building board’s durability requirement and that it can withstand the exposure cycle of freeze and thaw, heat and rain. Testing to BS EN 12467:2012 is also covered in BBA certification.

Behaviour in relation to fire

The University of Hertfordshire's phased programme is to be completed to meet the academic intake in September 2014, 2015 and 2016

Braving the elements Ian Quinton, Managing Director of RCM – suppliers of building boards and facade solutions to such high profile developments as the University of Hertfordshire – outlines some considerations when specifically looking at the design requirements for structural timber buildings.

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significant consideration when assessing building boards is to ensure the optimum racking performance to enhance structural strength. The load bearing capacity of wooden shear walls loaded by wind and seismic forces can be evaluated using different testing procedures. European Norm – BS EN 594:2011 is the recognised testing protocol for testing racking strength and stiffness of timber frame wall panels. Building boards and cladding systems with BS EN 594:2011 certification have been rigorously tested and offer good racking, performance, structural strength and stability.

Another factor to consider for stability is moisture movement. When evaluating a solution, consider a system that offers

a high level of dimensional stability with limited moisture movement. Building boards can be specified with as little as 0.06% moisture movement.

Resistance to moisture and durability By specifying a building board that is fully tested to BS EN 1062-1, it ensures the boards have adequate moisture resistance and durability and will have a life equal to that of the building.

Selecting a building board with good external performance and durability is important, particularly through the build phase, as the product may be left exposed for several months prior to a secondary facade being installed over the top of the

The Building Regulations for England and Wales set out the legal obligations for building designers. These functional requirements outline what must be done, but do not address how to achieve this.

An example of a functional requirement that covers structural stability in a fire is that, ‘the building shall be designed and constructed so that, in the event of a fire, its stability will be maintained for a reasonable period.’

Robust timber structures perform well in relation to fire by slowly forming a char layer and in the case of cross laminated timber, can remain structurally stable for up to 90 minutes. However, slender timber is generally protected by fire-rated boards and great care needs to be taken on the detailing of this.

Recognised certified products generally make technical information readily available. Provided by the supplier and frequently available on websites, the material safety data sheet for building boards and external cladding systems, is a good starting point.

Fire Rating A1 and A2 – refers to reaction-to-fire classifications for contribution to fire growth in accordance with – BS EN 13501-1. A1 utilises BS EN ISO 1182 and BS EN ISO 1716 tests and is typically non-combustible rating referenced as ‘Non-Combustible’. A2 utilises BS EN ISO 1716 and BS EN 13823

RCM has announced gaining BBA 14/5109 Technical Approval for Y-wall – external sheathing board

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation key indicator of a product’s compliance with EU legislations and allows the free movement of products within the European market.

BBA Approval And finally and most importantly – BBA Approval – which offers full technical approval for construction products, systems and is recognised by building control, government departments, architects, local authorities, specifiers and building insurers. BBA Approval provides reassurance to architects, designers and contractors when specifying or installing building board products. Approval includes: • Factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations • Factors relating to additional nonregulatory information • Independently verified technical specification • Assessment criteria and technical investigations • Design considerations • Installation guidance • Regular surveillance of production • Formal three-yearly review

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testing and is referenced to typically as ‘Limited Combustible.’

Which BS and BS EN standards apply to material testing?

BS EN ISO 1716:2010 and BS EN ISO 1182:2010 are the most relevant, together with BS EN 476-21 and BS EN 476-22 and BS EN 1365-1:2012 for nonloadbearing and loadbearing fire rated wall applications. Check the material safety data sheet to ensure the product is compliant.

Site Safe Compliant – Paper 4 Produced by the Structural Timber Frame Association (STA), Site Safe Compliant – Paper 4 is a design guide to separating distances during construction – compiled and researched by the STA specifically for timber frame buildings in excess of 600m2 total floor areas.

It is recommended that timber frame design teams provide confirmation, as part of their CDM Regulation duties, that

the appropriate assembly in the design submission complies with the category of timber frame required in the procurement documents, and that this is carried through to production drawings. Paper 4 provides a ‘proforma’ for self-certification on the assembly selection process and shows a diagrammatic flow chart of the steps in the process – from concept to the project starting on site. Section 4.3.2 Wall Assemblies – makes recommendations when specifying buildings boards.

Informative CPD Events For those interested in finding out more, RCM provide informative CPD sessions including: a guide to materials, applications and specification considerations for building boards, internal and external linings and rainscreen facades, covering:

CE Marking A European Certification, CE Marking is a manufacturer’s declaration that the product meets the requirements of the applicable EC directives in terms of safety, health and environmental requirements.

CE Marked buildings boards appear under the harmonised standard of BS EN 12467:2012 – demonstrating that the manufacturer has checked that these products meet EU safety, health and environmental requirements is a

• What a specifier needs to consider • Board materials and benefits • Board applications • Work on site RCM’s BBA Approved Y-wall building board is a high performance calcium silicate based fibre cement solution.

Y-wall meets all the criteria outlined in this article and offers excellent fire properties, as well as high strength levels and superior dimensional stability.

Y-wall is also widely used onto SFS framing to create load bearing and nonloadbearing fire walls – on all elevations and especially for buildings over 18 metres, where A1 non-combustible boards are becoming increasingly required. 

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Acoustics & Sound

One of the first educational facilities to have developed a variable acoustic system was the Kimmeridge Lecture Theatre

Tailored acoustics Acoustic design of new school buildings is something which has been mandatory under the Building Regulations for over a decade, given the significance that noise interference can have on teaching outcomes.

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urrently, a consultation is currently underway for the revision of Building Bulletin 93 (BB93), which addresses the sound insulation between classrooms, noise break-in from outside and control of reverberation.

Whilst there are small changes regarding the design of new schools, the main difference is the proposed inclusion of refurbished schools, previously not formally covered.

All schools therefore should consider their acoustics during the design phase of new facilities and refurbishment (including change of use), to ensure that standards are met. It is expected that the revision to BB93 will be published later in 2014.

An excellent response However some academic institutions are going much further, under a growing realisation that investment in cuttingedge acoustic design can add extra dimensions to what a facility can be used for, eventually offering significant return on the initial investment.

One of the first educational facilities to have developed a variable acoustic system was the Kimmeridge Lecture Theatre, on the Talbot Campus at Bournemouth University.

Designed by Romsey-based 24 Acoustics, the active reverberation system overcomes the challenges of providing a dead acoustic environment for speech alongside a lively acoustic atmosphere for musical performances.

Steve Gosling, founder and principal

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consultant at 24 Acoustics, said: “We are proud to have worked on such a cuttingedge facility and even though the system is a couple of years old now it remains a leader in small hall acoustic response.

“I have no doubt that this is the way forward for small lecture halls and similar facilities. Academic institutions will be able to massively enhance their offering by having a hall which can become multipurpose.

“This was one of the first of its kind in the UK but other institutions are following suit and in my opinion it is only a matter of time before such facilities become the norm for schools, colleges and universities around the country.”

During this project, 24 Acoustics partnered with nationwide audiovisual solutions provider GV Multi-media, which was the AV integrator of not only the acoustics equipment but also projection

screens, media players, projectors and other audiovisual equipment throughout the facility.

The system starts with two extremely high quality microphones at the front of the stage in the lecture theatre.

A combination of conventional and diffuse flat-panel loudspeakers in a modular ceiling format provides an integrated appearance and excellent acoustic response.

What the theatre is left with is a highly adaptable and versatile variable acoustic system which can simulate different environments at the flick of a switch.

So as well as being a lecture theatre capable of hosting unamplified speeches in a dead acoustic environment, the system also provides the Bournemouth Chamber Music Society, for example, with a facility which can sound like a concert hall or a church.

Their spokesman Terry Ricketts said: “If you want the hall to sound like a cathedral, it can!

“The system can even alter equalisation, so that if a particular ensemble or solo instrument sounds a little light in the bass register (which often happens, especially towards the back of a hall), this can be subtly corrected.”

For the majority of time the lecture theatre is used for student lectures, which require high sound absorption to reduce reverberation and enhance speech intelligibility.

The large lecture theatre at Bournemouth University can now offer tailored acoustics depending on use, which is something that has previously only been available to much larger scale facilities. 

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A combination of conventional and diffuse flat-panel loudspeakers in a modular ceiling format provides an excellent acoustic response

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Security

Access control: getting it right Access control is one of, if not, the most important element of public building security. It is vital in so many ways, not only from an anti-intruder or theft perspective but also in terms of health and safety. Rob Sands, Technical Director, Videx explains more.

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n almost every building – whether that’s a housing association, a school, a hospital or a block of high rise – many people enter, exit and move around the premises. It is crucial therefore that access into and around buildings, where people are granted or denied entry to certain zones at different times, is managed effectively.

Every building is different and presents its own challenges. It is therefore important to find a flexible door entry system which can be adapted to that particular building to meet a client’s requirements.

During the planning stages, it’s important to understand the function of the building and the type of use the system will have. You have to ask yourself (and know the answer to) a range of questions. For example, which entrances and exits require access control? Should the access control be in the form of coded keypads, proximity fob readers or a type of biometric reader? Should the door entry include video as well as audio

During the planning stages, it's important to understand the function of the building and the type of use the access system will have

communication? Do these entrances need to service tenants or employees? Do they also need to service visitors or customers?

Legislation also plays a key role in access control. Building regulations must be followed when putting an appropriate system in place and thought must go into how access control will, for example, affect users with disabilities following the Equality Act 2010 guidelines. Secured

By Design, the official UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of designing out crime, may also be specified which means only those products that have passed the stringent tests of Secured By Design should be used.

Early planning When installing an access control system, there are also physical challenges to be aware of. Most access control and door entry systems are connected together throughout the building using low voltage cabling. Quite often, the cabling is installed as part of the first fix and sometimes the access control and door entry equipment

It is important to find a flexible door entry system which can be adapted to that particular building

has not been fully specified at this stage.

It’s a good idea therefore to know what the right cable to install is because, in the long run, this will save you time and money.

A common cable type installed at the first fix would be Cat5. This cable is suitable for many door entry and access control systems but care must be taken to fully understand the distances between devices to ensure the cable resistance falls within the manufacturer’s guidelines.

An issue that has become increasingly apparent is the need to know the difference between solid copper and copper coated cables. In most instances, solid copper must be used on door entry and access control systems due to the need for these cables to carry current and have a low voltage drop. Copper coated cables such as copper coated steel (CCS) or copper coated aluminium (CCA) although may look attractive when comparing the price between that and solid copper will have a much higher resistance and therefore will suffer from much greater voltage drop than a solid copper cable. Not knowing this difference can prove costly in the event the system is unable to function correctly due to a voltage drop.

New access control systems are constantly being developed so it’s important to keep abreast of the latest offerings. Ultimately, the best advice I can give in choosing the right system is that you need to first understand the client’s needs and any specifications they’ve requested. An out-of-box solution isn’t always available therefore it’s always best to talk to the manufacturer who will be able to listen to your requirements. Using their knowledge of access control systems, they can then help you find the one that best suits your requirements and, critically, meets the client’s needs. 

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Drainage & Wastewater

There has been a sharp increase in the use of geocellular stormwater management units to create underground structures

Accommodating excess rainfall Urban development, a changing climate and intensive rainfall has meant rainwater is an issue that just won't dry up without proper investment and planning. It's also an issue local authorities are having to take very seriously indeed if they want to manage water 'at source' and reduce demand on built drainage and the sewerage infrastructure.

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hanks to the wide range of methods available with a Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) approach, designers and planners can consider local land use, future scenarios, and the needs of local people when undertaking the drainage design – helping to deliver the highest quality results. And in the majority of cases, a combination of these techniques will result in best practice.

There are a number of options from natural above ground SuDS solutions including swales, detention ponds, basins and permeable surfaces to engineered solutions such as concrete culverts, plastic pipes, attenuation tanks and soakaways.

With an increased focus on SuDS compliance, there has been a sharp increase in the use of geocellular stormwater management units to create underground structures for infiltration or the temporary storage of stormwater.

AquaCell from Wavin is a tried and tested modular technique for managing excessive rainfall and is proven as one of the most effective ways of recharging

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local groundwater.

“The modular nature of AquaCell makes it perfect for dealing with any given requirement, from just a few units acting as a soakaway, to thousands of units creating a vast underground reservoir,” explains George Gray, Product Manager at Wavin. “It’s also suited to areas subject to regular and heavy traffic loading such as car parks.”

A high-strength, factory-engineered,

geocellular stormwater management unit can be constructed to accommodate calculated run off volumes, thus providing greater assurances to developers, authorities adopting the drainage systems, home owners and insurers alike. The fact that these tanks are buried allows the land above them to be used to create amenity and biodiversity. This potential for land use above these systems is far safer and more valuable to many in society in terms of amenity than large ponds or basins.

“The ideal SuDS scenario is about managing the amenity value and creating a happy medium between the landscaped and engineered solutions,” adds George Gray. “In the case of engineered solutions such as AquaCell, the shape of the tank can be irregular to maximise the land available.”

Made from either specially formulated recycled material or virgin material, the British Board of Agrément (BBA) approved AquaCell System is available in a range of units and strengths which can be mixed and matched to create the optimum installation for every application.

Creating a space for water As concerns grow over climate change and urban development, geocellular stormwater management units such as AquaCell are a proven stormwater solution at sites across the UK from schools to hospitals, sports facilities to housing schemes. As part of the total solution, geocellular units can work in association with traditional SuDs solutions to provide the most effective flood protection possible for the long term. 

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Play Equipment

With smooth factory finished riding surfaces, Modular Pumptracks are no longer for bikes alone

Modular motion Pumptracks are increasingly popular facilities and a fantastic form of active play. Already well established across Europe, they have been growing in numbers across the UK, but whilst most will have heard the term 'pumptrack', many do not know excatly what they are, who they are used by and what they can do for a community.

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umptracks were born from the biking worlds of BMX and mountain biking, as riders looked for a style of track design that focussed on fun, inclusivity and progression, rather than competition; the concept for Pumptracks was born.

This concept revolves around a constantly undulating layout, where riders generate momentum and speed not through pedalling, but rather an up and down pumping motion over the undulations, which propels them forwards, as if by magic. Corners are steeply banked to support the rider and maintain momentum and the layouts are continuous loops allowing riders to carry out multiple laps as they intuitively learn how to ride the tracks and improve their bike skills while having a great time.

Without the large and intimidating jumps often found on BMX tracks, or penalties for failure, Pumptracks are far more accessible and safer for novice riders. In turn, this means that Pumptracks

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have the ability to increase participation in outdoor sports.

With more options for creative design means that they can be incorporated into small or unusually shaped parcels of land that would otherwise be useless for outdoor recreation facilities.

Inclusive outdoor facilities Originally built with the same construction techniques as BMX tracks, from subsoil and stone, the next evolution of the Pumptrack has arrived with the birth of Modular Pumptracks. Bringing all the efficiencies associated with prefabricated design, safety certificates and supplied with warranties, they open Pumptracks up to a world of new possibilities.

With smooth factory finished riding surfaces, Modular Pumptracks are no longer for bikes alone, but rather, they’re also perfect for micro-scooters and skateboards. This makes for a very inclusive facility when compared to current options that tend to focus more on one

group than another.

Whilst they appeal to 2-60+ year olds, they have particularly struck a chord with young teenagers who are often overlooked when community facilities are developed. Schemes have proven to reduce anti-social behaviour as people are engaged in a healthy and active form of play.

Pioneers of Modular Pumptracks in the UK, Back On Track, offer its tracks in two versions: a Composite Track that’s demountable and is great for schools, leisure centres, resorts and events, or a Precast Concrete Track, designed for a permanent installation in parks and urban areas.

Managing Director of Back On Track, Rowan Sorrell, described the popularity of its modular pumptracks, especially amongst young people: “Wherever we’ve taken our Composite Track and set it up, it’s just been a huge success. We’ve had young kids on micro-scooters, experienced BMXers and skateboarders and even older mountain bikers queuing up for a go, and the feedback we’ve been getting from everyone who’s ridden them has been hugely positive. One of the reasons is that they’re so accessible; if you can ride a bike, you can ride a Pumptrack and have a lot of fun too.” 

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Education

Fast-track facade gets top marks Meeting the broad building needs of schools is a challenge. Whether it's a new build or retrofit project, versatile, quality products are key to fulfilling the client's requirements explains John Mayes, Managing Director of cladding specialist Eurobrick.

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ringing building projects to completion within schedule and on budget can be a real trial for head teachers and local authorities.

The shortage of places for pupils means that schools need to provide additional accommodation quickly. And they need building products that are robust and low maintenance.

Eurobrick brick slip cladding has been available in the UK for nearly 25 years.

Brick cladding is a well-established and growing sector as its numerous benefits are widely recognised. We were the first company to introduce an insulated

Eurobrick supplied 130 square metres of the X-Clad system for a brand new modular extension to Hannah More School

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brick cladding system to Europe in 1991, and since then have become a leading supplier to the commercial, house building and public sector markets.

We’ve seen huge expansion in education projects in recent years, particularly with X-Clad, our tried and tested external wall insulation cladding system. It has third party product certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA). The system comprises an insulated backer panel with a horizontal rib profile that ensures brick courses are correctly aligned. The panel is mechanically fixed to the substrate of the building and the brick slips are glued between the horizontal ribs. The installation is then completed using pointing mortar, which is piped into the joints before being struck to achieve a finish indistinguishable from traditional brickwork.

Enhanced waterproof finish The green credentials of X-Clad are well established. It is a highly versatile cladding system with up to 100mm of

insulation available. The insulation foam is closed cell extruded polystyrene, which offers a better weather and waterproof finish than other insulation solutions.

The polystyrene used in Eurobrick’s backer panels has a certified BRE Green Guide Rating of A. In addition to being a low maintenance cladding system that will still look as good in 20 or 30 years as it does now, X-Clad offers the added benefit of a long-term reduction

Education

The Martin High School, in Anstey, Leicestershire, recently completed the second phase of an extensive expansion programme using X-Clad

Arun Vale Infant School wanted to extensively refurbish its 1970s Hauser-style buildings, replacing the original exterior panels that had deteriorated over time

in energy bills. In domestic applications, heating bills have been shown to fall by as much as 30 per cent.

Insulated cladding systems are ideal for retrofit projects. One such project that Eurobrick was involved with between 2007 and 2009 was Arun Vale Infant School in West Sussex. The school wanted to extensively refurbish its 1970s Hauser-style buildings, replacing the original exterior panels that had

deteriorated over time. The brief stated that the school needed a durable, low maintenance cladding, with an installation that would cause minimal disruption. Keen for the all works to be completed in the summer holidays, Arun Vale decided to use our X-Clad system. The first phase of this was 60 square metres. Our slimmest backer panel of 17mm was fixed to the plywood substrate and faced with brick slips in London Multi Buff to create a warm finish that complemented the existing buildings. It was then finished with a sandstone colour mortar for the pointing.

carried out in two stages between 2013 and 2014, in order to accommodate the scale of the works needed. The new twostorey buildings used the X-Clad system, finished with both brick and cedar cladding to create a distinctive, modern look.

By utilising fast track building methods, Martin High School’s work was completed within the required time scales. The benefits of X-Clad will be long lasting; it is extremely low maintenance, with a life span of at least 25 years.

In addition to Arun Vale, Hannah More School in Bristol is another excellent example of how modern cladding can be combined with older, existing buildings.

This Victorian built school needed to expand and part of its growth plans included a new kitchen. We supplied 130 square metres of the X-Clad system for a brand new modular extension to the existing building. It was important to ensure that the colours and finishes were in keeping with the older parts of the school and to create a distinctive look a mix of brick bonds were used.

We have worked with schools for nearly 25 years, and have seen the number of projects increase annually. Our systems are robust enough to also be installed off-site, minimising disruption, and offering a fast-track solution to meet the varying needs of different schools. 

High impact for new builds

Brick cladding is a well-established and growing sector as its numerous benefits are widely recognised

The school and education authority were both so pleased with the results that X-Clad was also used in the second phase of the refurbishment, bringing the total installation area to 165 square metres.

This particular project even drew the attention of another neighbouring school in Barnham who have used the system in their building works too.

Cladding also works effectively in new-build projects. The Martin High School, in Anstey, Leicestershire, recently completed the second phase of an extensive expansion programme using X-Clad. Additional facilities were built to accommodate a large increase in the number of pupils, brought about when the school changed from a middle school to a comprehensive. The works were

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RCI Show Preview

The countdown begins With the RCI Show just a few weeks away, taking place from 29-30th October, event director Tony Brown explains what visitors can expect at the key show for the roofing, cladding and insulation sector.

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ince we launched the RCI Show a little over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to pull together an exhibition that the roofing, cladding and insulation sector can be proud of.

Key to this was securing as broad a range of exhibitors as possible to ensure the right mix of products and materials are on show for visitors. With over 130 exhibitors having already signed up, we feel we have more than achieved this. Plus we feel securing representation from the key Associations in our market, including the NFRC, SPRA, LSA, LCA and the LRWA, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the RCI Show which visitors will be able to take advantage of.

Support from leading construction material supplier SIG and official show sponsor KNAUF Insulation have also been instrumental in helping us establish the RCI Show in the market.

As we all know exhibitions aren’t built on exhibitors alone these days, and as such we are pleased to announce we have been able to attract varied and informative content for visitors to the show. With speakers from organisations

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including the Zero Carbon Hub, DECC, CITB, CPA, UKGBC, as well as Professor Rudi Klein of SEGC, and Balfour Beatty to name just a few, visitors can be sure all the key issues will be under the spotlight.

Attendees will also be able to hear from green roof expert Dusty Gedge, roofing consultant and RCI Technical Note author Keith Roberts and Gillian Smith of BIMstore.

For those who want to be more hands-on and get up close and personal with products and materials, SIG will be presenting a number of its key offerings and discussing issues and solutions in the SIG Live amphitheatre. Visitors can also make the most of the large demo area where a number of companies will be showcasing the latest installation techniques, products and materials.

Impartial technical experts NFRC chief executive Ray Horwood took time to explain why he feels the RCI Show will be good for the roofing and associated sectors: “NFRC over the years has supported a number of sustainability and roofing exhibitions, demonstrations and promotional shows. Whatever the economic climate, it is important to promote the industry, its products and the importance of roofing in the wider construction debate. Products, techniques, legislation and standards are constantly changing and it is vital that all those involved in the roofing industry keep informed.

“NFRC is very supportive of the work

RCI is doing with the RCI show next month, and as well as promoting NFRC and CompetentRoofer within the exhibition area, we will, for the first time, be hosting a Technical Centre in the heart of the exhibition area. The Technical Centre will be manned by impartial technical experts, not only from NFRC but also LRWA and SPRA. We hope that all attendees, whether specifiers, clients, manufacturers or roofing contractors take the opportunity to engage with the experts.”

Our plan is for the RCI Show to serve our industry and deliver results for both exhibitors and visitors for many years to come. We have left no stone unturned in terms of attracting the right people to speak and present at the show, as well as promoting the RCI Show far and wide. This, we are sure, will deliver results for visitors and ensure a trip to the Ricoh Arena in October will be a valuable experience. 

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Housing accommodation for people over 50; these were demolished to make way for the brand new, energy efficient and wellinsulated homes. Throughout the planning process the County Council had to ensure that the new bungalows catered for the needs of older or disabled people.

While energy efficiency and performance played a large part in the specification process, maintenance was also a key factor.

Wear and tear of everyday life can cause a myriad of maintenance issues on the inside of a property but externally, there are a number of products and materials which can alleviate the pressure of associated maintenance costs and dedicated resource.

PVC-U casement windows were installed in the 12 new build bungalows

Thermal performance

Think long-term Since 2012 local authorities have been developing 30 year asset management plans and business plans while also adjusting to the introduction of a new self-financing system.

These changes have contributed to a new-look social housing sector, one which is focussed on the future.

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s part of this future-proof approach to planning product lifecycles and component depreciation are high on the agenda, with maintenance playing an increasingly important role.

Previously capital works could only be planned one year at a time, while procurement and specification decisions were also constrained by annual budgets.

Price versus specification was the dominant factor driving decision making. Instead, landlords now have to think 20 or 30 years ahead, and that means a balancing act!

Lifelong maintenance costs and product guarantees have to be factored in, alongside initial outlay, specification, energy efficiency, environmental credentials, tenant usability and of course, product lifecycle.

Carmarthenshire County Council is one such local authority which is balancing its landlord obligation with the demand for

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long-term planning and asset management.

Owning and managing a housing stock of approximately 9000 homes; Carmarthenshire County Council has been a pioneering force for the Welsh Government receiving recognition for its creative approach to new build housing. Welsh Government Housing and Regeneration Minister, Carl Sargeant said: “Providing quality affordable homes to people across Wales is a Welsh Government priority and I’m pleased to see this commitment being delivered in Carmarthenshire.�

Alleviating pressures Earlier this summer the County Council completed a new build development across two sites. Main contractor WRW Construction built 12 two-bedroom bungalows in Seaside, Llanelli and Morfa Maen, Kidwelly on behalf of the local authority.

The original homes provided sheltered

Renowned for its long-life, low-maintenance qualities PVC-U casement windows were installed in the 12 new build bungalows.

These were supplied by PVC-U window, door and curtain walling specialist Profile 22 via its approved window contractor Nolan uPVC, based in south Wales.

Designed by architects, Lewis Partnership Ltd, the bungalows were built in accordance with the Code for Sustainable Homes, achieving a Code level 4. In-line with level 4 specification the windows achieve a U-value of 1.6W/m2K, with the disabled bungalow achieving 1.4W/m2K; contributing to the overall efficiency and thermal performance of each bungalow. Using Profile 22 FC60 in white, the casement windows are fitted with a single side opener. Nolan uPVC also

Nolan uPVC also supplied white composite doors, front and back

Housing supplied white composite doors, front and back.

The Profile 22 approved window contractor was appointed by WRW Construction. Andrew Collins, construction manager for WRW heralded the supply chain partnership a great success. He said: “This was the first time that I had worked with Nolan uPVC and Profile 22, and I am happy to say that the whole process was excellent. The quality of the product is first class and communication during the manufacturing process was also very good.

“The products were delivered to site when requested and in accordance with our tight timescales. It must also be noted that the installation team were very helpful, safety aware and the quality of workmanship an exceptionally high standard.”

The bungalows have been well received locally, and the tenants are extremely happy with the improvements.

Commenting on the project and the Council’s commitment to providing longlasting, good quality and future-proof homes for its tenants, housing services manager for Carmarthenshire County Council, Jonathan Morgan said: “We are delighted that the new bungalows have been completed and the tenants are enjoying the benefits of their new homes.

The Council is committed to providing excellent quality homes that will bring significant benefits in terms of health and general well-being for households.”

Carmarthenshire County Council has been a pioneering force for the Welsh Government receiving recognition for its creative approach to new build housing

To encourage community engagement the Council invited children from local primary schools to name the two sites. The winners were Heol Losin Du – relating to a local nursery rhyme, and Clos Y Gilfach, which translates as ‘by the sea’.

Welsh Government Housing and Regeneration Minister, Carl Sargeant continues: “I’ve set a revised target of 10,000 new affordable homes over this term of Government and to support delivery against this ambitious target I want to see examples such as this replicated across the country.

“The development has comes as a result of the local authority being truly innovative and creative in how they can deliver much needed affordable housing in the area. It’s a great example of a council making best use of the resources they have at their disposal to support people and provide first class housing for the community.” 

Best use of resources The £1.5m scheme forms part of a wider development which will see further affordable housing built across the county.

Completed over a 12 month period the development forms part of the County Council’s 10 year new build programme; aiding delivery of the Carmarthenshire Homes Standard Plus.

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In-line with level 4 specification the windows achieve a U-value of 1.6W/m2K

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Play Equipment

ATP offers new material for sign makers Advanced Technical Panels (ATP), part of the James Latham Group, has announced the arrival of an exciting new plastic material which is already making a big impact in the sign making sector.

Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, Harlequin is made from HDPE (high-density polyethylene), a totally unique material that as well as being completely resistant to the elements, is also extremely difficult to damage or break, therefore making it a very low maintenance and long lasting option for this type of application.

David Briggs, Director of ATP comments: “HDPE really is a perfect material for the sign making sector

and the reaction from our customers that we have shown so far has been extremely positive.

“Harlequin can easily be machined, it won’t fade, scratch, swell or split and dirt, graffiti and permanent markers are easily removable so it will look brighter and better for longer. Plus, it remains UV stable for a minimum of eight years and it’s 100% recyclable.”

The Harlequin range is now available nationwide through ATP in 19 different bright and impactful colour combinations.

It is supplied in sheet sizes of 2440mm x 1220mm and in thicknesses of 12mm and 19mm.  www.advancedtechnicalpanels.co.uk 

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Elegance and beauty in new Santa & Cole products Timberplay has announced the introduction of several new street furniture and lighting products within Santa & Cole’s stunning new collection. These include the lightweight Harpo Bench, an attractive and supremely energy efficient streetlight named Polis and a new boundary light, Skyline. As is expected with Santa & Cole products, these represent the best design principles and superior environmental credentials. The Polis light exemplifies elegance in illumination, with a stylish steel head and column and the option of two LED luminaires or four.

This new product will sit well in new urban developments, and the width of the column can easily accommodate the necessary technology to follow the smart city model.  www.timberplay.co.uk

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Urbanix helps local authorities bring health to parks Proludic, play and sport equipment specialists, has launched a new outdoor fitness range, providing community areas with a ‘real’ outdoor gym to help improve local health rates. The Urbanix range is labelled the first real outdoor gym as each piece of equipment contains a hydraulic system to allow people to change levels of resistance when they work out.

Each piece of Urbanix equipment is provided with clear signage and QR codes linked to virtual coaching videos – guaranteeing the equipment is used safely and properly whilst providing free personal training. Available exclusively from Proludic, the Urbanix range can be used to assist local authorities manage community health strategies.  www.proludic.co.uk

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API members to improve schools’ outdoor facilities The Association of Play Industries will play a key role in improving school PE, sport and play facilities in the next twelve months. £18m of National Lottery funding has been awarded by Sport England to over 600 schools across England who currently have little suitable outside space for PE, sport and active play. 50 per cent of Association of Play Industries (API) members that supply to schools have been invited to tender for Primary Spaces Facilities Funding projects to improve schools’ outdoor facilities and to encourage children to be more physically active both during and outside the school day.  www.api-play.org  

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Createability starts work on Places for People sites Leisure design and build specialist Createability has started work on a £670,000 phased redevelopment of three Places for People leisure centres in Mid Sussex.

Work at Kings Centre in East Grinstead will see the cafe and atrium area demolished to create a 65-station 2782ft2 (285.5m2) fitness suite. The dry side changing will be extended into the existing kitchen to cater for the larger gym. A multi purpose room and soft play area will be created in the old fitness and changing area and a new Cafeology brand cafe will be built.

Createability is also on site at The Triangle in Burgess Hill, where the reception will be rebranded and the existing cafe reconfigured to Cafeology.

The existing gym will be extended into the leisure centre’s treatment rooms and therapy area, and new treatment rooms built adjacent to a new “My Ride” group cycling studio. The new 3584ft2 (333m2) 80-station fitness suite will be fitted with a range of Precor CV equipment and Matrix strength kit.

The gym at The Dolphin in Haywards Heath will be refurbished and rebranded

and a group cycling studio created.

Ian Cotgrave, Managing Director of Createability said: “We have been working with Places for People Leisure on a number of centres where they have taken over management, and are proud to be part of this redevelopment programme.

Whilst Kings Centre and The Triangle will significantly extend their fitness suites, all the centres will benefit from a better layout with more space for visitors.  www.createability.co.uk 

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HVAC/HVP

Ultimate control with Intelli Heat For many years electric heating has been seen as the last resort for homeowners and specifiers. It was seen as expensive, uncontrollable and, more often than not, aesthetically unpleasant.

In line with government targets and directives Intelli Heat has invested heavily in the development of products that are designed to respect the environment and offer energy savings for everyone.

As tablets and smart phones become more and more prominent in everyday lives, Intelli heat decided to integrate home automation systems with the technology we use and carry with us every day. As such it is offering the opportunity to make the home truly fit for the 21st century with its new smart home app and the home automation gateway system. This enables homeowners to use their smartphone or touch screen tablet to remotely control all the home’s electrical appliances. Four zones and 16 electric radiators can be set up on the wireless Intelli Heat affordable complete home automation system.

This revolution in home automation

enables users to control their heating system from a single app, downloaded to their smartphone or touch screen tablet!

Furthermore the wireless Intelli Heat home automation system is fully compatible and can be retrofitted to control all existing electrical appliances in the home.

These electric radiators can be used to supplement or replace any oil, lpg or old electric storage heaters. Installation couldn’t be simpler – no plumbing is required and there are no on-going maintenance costs. They are as quick and simple as plug in and turn on. The complete range offers electric towel rails and electric heating system in varying output sizes and styles to suit all rooms and budgets.  www.intelligentheat.co.uk 

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Latest boiler technology for refurbished care home The Avondale Mental Care home in Liverpool is a 50 bed registered mental nursing home and was established in 1991 by charity Delphside. When first built the centre was fitted with Atlantic Boilers’ world-leading ‘Optimagaz’ and ‘Condensagaz’ E Series gas condensing boilers. The centre has just undergone a complete refurbishment and two of these long life boilers have been replaced by the latest technology – two VF 100kW pre-mix low NOX gas condensing boilers computercontrolled and programmed for continuous comfort and maximum economy. The advanced method of control allows the reduction in boilerplant and energy input.  www.atlanticboilers.com

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Ariston announces the acquisition of ATAG Heating Ariston Thermo has announced the acquisition of ATAG Verwarming, the Dutch boiler manufacturer represented in the UK by ATAG Heating. Commenting on the acquisition, Phil Bell, Managing Director of ATAG Heating UK, saw significant advantages for the development of the ATAG brand in this country. He says: “With the backing of such a well established and major force in the European heating market, ATAG Heating will be in a strong position to develop its share of one of Europe’s largest heating markets, while accelerating the development of exciting new and innovative products for the future growth of the company.”  www.atagheating.co.uk

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Waterloo helps theatre achieve natural ventilation solution Liverpool’s recently opened Everyman Theatre is using advanced air distribution components designed by Waterloo Air Products Plc as part of a £28m re-build.

Air is distributed throughout the complex which comprises a basement bistro, street café and box office on the ground floor.

There are three further floors with gallery seating, control room and auditorium.

Waterloo supplied Airline Linear Grilles and Louvre Faced Diffusers as well as plenums and supply and exhaust valves.

The Airline Linear Grilles not only satisfied the air diffusion requirements but met architectural specifications and aesthetics.  www.waterloo.co.uk 

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Floors, WallsHVAC/HVP & Ceilings and water treatment, was specified for the installation, with the University of Wolverhampton’s Energy Manager, Stephen Cocks leading the project: “We fitted Spirotech’s SpiroTrap dirt separator in 2012, and a year later a SpiroVent Superior vacuum degasser unit, due largely to the excellent reputation of the company in the UK and also as a result of an Association of University Engineers (AUE) presentation.

“In MC we identified significant problems with contamination – the filters in the chilled beams and in the air handling units were badly blocked, resulting in severely restricted flow through the reheat battery,” he explains.

“In MA, the dated plant rooms were in real need of investment, which meant installing new boilers and ensuring that they worked alongside the older parts of the system that couldn’t be replaced.The key challenge here was to hydraulically separate the old boilers from the new and protect the plate heat exchangers.”

University dramatically improves its heating efficiency A return to full system efficiency is being celebrated this month by one Midlands University, thanks to a key investment in a range of market leading dirt and air separation and pressurisation units, installed in two of its major plant rooms.

After suffering years of contaminant build up, poor functionality and system blockage in two of its key buildings – MA and MC – the University of Wolverhampton is now reaping the rewards of an installation of Spirotech

products; recording an impressive 5-6% energy saving as a direct result of the air and dirt and pressurisation and degassing units being installed.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Redland leads the way with BS 5534 advice Redland has launched its new FixMaster Online tool and The Redland Guide to BS 5534 in response to the publication of the revised British Standard Code of Practice for roof slating and tiling, BS 5534:2014. FixMaster Online is a new instant response tool which specifiers, contractors and merchants can access via the web and on mobile devices. It allows them to get an up to date fixing specification for all Redland tiles and slates, whether they are in the office or out on site. To accompany this, the roof tiles and components manufacturer has also published The Redland Guide to BS 5534 which explains the changes to the Code of Practice in detail.

New accommodation gets top marks with Cembrit Cembrit PB and Cempanel building boards have been chosen as part of the construction of the facade of a brand new student accommodation block at the De Montfort University in Leicester.

The Abode development on Newarke Street consists of sixty one student flats, located a short walk away from Leicester city centre. The building boards have been fitted on every level of the seven story block, creating an insulating render system. The Cempanel was used as an inner lining board with Cembrit PB installed as an outer layer render backer for the facade of the building.

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FAKRO roof windows feature in Passivhaus design The Arts University Bournemouth Passivhaus Studios, designed by Frias-Robles Associates Ltd, was a finalist in the ‘Best Education Building’ Category of the LABC Building Excellence Awards and won ‘Best Sustainable Project’ in the Regional LABC Awards. Totalling 1250m2 and used for architecture, photography and fine art courses, they are the first Passivhaus university buildings (for teaching) in the country. FAKRO FTT triple-glazed roof windows, which were installed in a Kalzip ‘Falzinc’ system, provide a U-value which is significantly lower than the Passivhaus benchmark and are a key feature of the airtight design. Though required to meet a standard of 0.6 Air Changes (ACH)/hour @ 50Pa the buildings actually achieved 0.19.

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The long light walk This dramatic link bridge, supported on T-shaped columns high above the ground, is a high profile attraction at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, part of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. It neatly solves the problem of providing a safe and attractive walkway for staff and patients between the old Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the new main building. The walkway is formed with Kalwall, pierced at intervals with clear glazed full height windows. This highly insulating cladding solution admits natural diffused daylight into the space to create an attractive ambience without shadows or glare. It not only provides privacy but is robust enough to resist impact.  www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

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Chatham bus station – a series of VMZINC curves The new Chatham Waterfront bus station forms part of the £6b Medway Regeneration plan. Its highly distinctive VMZINC standing seam canopies and flat lock fascias in pre-weathered QUARTZ-ZINC were specified by infrastructure specialist D5 Architects. Zinc’s malleability made it the logical choice of metal for a design incorporating a series of tight, sweeping curves.

The site has 20 stands and an information centre, is close to the proposed Chatham Docks World Heritage Site, between the town centre and open parkland adjacent to the River Medway.

The canopies were designed to minimise barriers, for the benefit of passenger access and transitory pedestrians.  www.vmzinc.co.uk

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RCI Show reveals only 10 stands remaining Tony Brown, Event Director at the RCI Show gives an update on the progress the show has made in just nine months.

“It’s with great pleasure that we can now announce that not only have we exceeded our target of 100 exhibitors, we are well on our way to staging a ‘soldout’ exhibition! With such a broad range of exhibitors from across the roofing, cladding and insulation sectors, there really will be something for everyone to see. This will then be complemented by our seminar and speaker programme for which we have been able to secure some key names.”  www.rcishow.co.uk 

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Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Changing Places to give dignity Would you like to be lying on the floor – in full view of other users – if you needed the toilet when away from home? For some ¼million children and adults, this is often the reality, because venues are not properly accessible or inclusive.

A correctly-designed and specified Changing Places toilet overcomes those issues, making a location accessible to anyone who needs a carer when going to the toilet, giving them back their dignity, and improving hygiene. With more space than a conventional wheelchair-accessible WC (12m2), a Changing Places toilet

further includes, at least, a peninsular toilet, hoist, adult-sized height adjustable changing bench, washbasin and privacy screen. As a result, the user can toilet, and be clean, in an appropriate, hygienic environment.

Says Changing Places campaigner Samantha Buck: “If you are severely

disabled or paralysed, you need carers to lift you out of the wheelchair and place you on a flat surface to have your continence pad changed. This is what I am forced to do with my 7 seven year old son, I have to lay him on a urine soaked floor inside the disabled loo, with the 2nd carer standing outside with the wheelchair they have to pass to me the changing accessories through the open door for all passers by to view, this is one of the most awful experiences I have to face every time I go into my local town centre.”

“We go to the toilet eight times a day on average,” elaborates Kelvin Grimes, Changing Places Project Manager for Closo-Mat, a leading provider of disabled toilet solutions. “Research shows people make a conscious decision not to go somewhere if they feel there are not suitable toilet facilities. To be ‘cold’ about it, statistics show that visitors with disabilities account for a market worth £2b to English tourism, so it’s worth making a nominal investment to be inclusive/accessible.”  www.clos-o-mat.com 

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Everyman open to everybody Liverpool’s new Everyman is continuing its pioneering reputation by becoming the first theatre in the North West to be open to everybody – through the installation of a ‘bigger and better’ accessible toilet.

The new Changing Places toilet – supplied and installed

by Manchester-based Clos-o-Mat – complements the venue’s six other accessible toilets throughout the building, and results from in-depth consultation with disabled and access groups in the region. Conveniently located by the theatre Bistro, the Changing Places assisted, accessible toilet gives users who need the help of a carer more space and additional equipment including a hoist, height adjustable washbasin and height adjustable changing bench.  www.clos-o-mat.com

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Simple solution to compliance In the wake of a new survey that found some teenagers were unable to go to the bathroom alone and hundreds of children are still not toilet trained when they start school, the Government has published new guidelines addressing school toilet provision.

The Department for Education’s Building Bulletin 103 replaces Bulletins 98 and 99; the Bulletin now sets a minimum size and required equipment for hygiene rooms. Now, a hygiene room should be 12m2, and contain a fixed or mobile hoist, changing bed, accessible shower, sluice toilet and accessible WC. Clos-o-Mat is uniquely positioned to help meet the new requirements, providing design advice, supply, installation, commissioning and in-going service/maintenance.  www.clos-o-mat.com

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Washroom installs a splash of colour Innovative washroom manufacturer, Washroom Washroom has delivered stunning high specification changing areas and washrooms at the newly-developed Streatham Leisure Centre. Washroom, working with KJ Evans Electrical in a live environment, installed new changing rooms as well as showers and washrooms for both male and female areas, all finished to a high specification in line with the rest of the centre. A key feature is Washroom’s flush front glass iLockers, which are available in a wide choice of colours, specified in a striking combination of green, grey and white to create a completely unique look.  www.washroom.co.uk  

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The MCIAT Professional Assessment is a flexible, rigorous, robust and quality assured qualifying process, based on performance and designed to recognise the diversity of Architectural Technology.

Candidates must provide an in-depth critical analysis clearly summarising their professional experience. This should be a reflective report and should refer to challenges and successes encountered whilst working on projects and how any issues were resolved.

Applicants should also undertake a self-evaluation highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in relation to their area(s) of practice.

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Who can apply for the MCIAT Professional Assessment?

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Each application will be assessed on its merit. However, each applicant will need to demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge and understanding and professional competence/experience in relation to their sphere/s of practice and demonstrate to the Institute they can meet the expectations of a Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT.

How much does it cost?

To apply for the Professional Assessment, applicants are required to pay £300 for the assessment of the application and the Professional Assessment Interview.

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Drainage HVAC/HVP & Landscaping Focus

High capacity drainage for Bus Depot

forces imposed by bus wheels.

Tim Connolly, Hauraton’s Sales and Marketing Director comments: “We are pleased that the new Gateshead Riverside Bus Depot has been such a success and based on similar projects, we are confident the drainage scheme installed will provide many years of efficient service.”

The new £8.5m Gateshead Riverside Bus Depot at Dunston is the centre piece of the Go Ahead Group’s two-year £30m investment in Go North East bus network. Located on a brown field site formerly occupied by the Dunston power station, the new facility covers 5.75 hectares.

The 326m² Gateshead Riverside Bus Depot building is a servicing and fuelling centre used by over 160 Go North East buses, 24 hours per day and seven days per week. 145 buses can be washed and re-fuelled on site overnight.

Hauraton supplied 800 metres of its RECYFIX HICAP 300, high capacity drainage channels. They were installed in seven runs by ground worker Joyce Drainage Limited, to remove surface water so allowing the Depot to remain open even under severe storm conditions. The large capacity of the HICAP runs meant a drain area of up to 10,000m² was achieved with just one

A new direction for SuDS The recent National SuDS Conference highlighted a new direction for sustainable drainage techniques such as concrete block permeable paving. SuDS are now seen as a local, design-led issue and integral part of the planning process, not just engineering measures driven by longdelayed legislation. This move opens the door for greater involvement by architects, master-planners and landscape designers.

Interpave also launched a new discussion document – SuDS and Permeable Paving Today – at the Conference. It explores the latest thinking on SuDS and initiatives to deliver them now, with or without the Flood and Water Management Act. It also re-examines the role of concrete block permeable paving.  www.paving.org.uk/commercial  

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gully outlet.

The RECYFIX HICAP 300 channel runs installed at the Depot accept a water volume of 137,120 litres. The scheme greatly reduced excavation costs and the length of underground pipe-work required. Each one metre channel unit weighed only 23.4kg, so they were easily manipulated into their final position on site.

Factory fitted with 14mm slotted ductile iron inlets, the channels comply with a loading Class of F900 so can easily take the weight of a double-decker bus.

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Kingspan Klargester presentation awarded CPD status Kingspan Klargester, the UK’s foremost manufacturer of offmains drainage solutions, has published a new presentation on specifying commercial waste water treatment entitled, A Guide to Sewage Treatment Systems. The advice is designed to ensure that engineers feel confident in designing the correct solutions for offices, schools, hotels etc, and that their professional recommendations meet the stringent legallybinding requirements that surround waste water management.

A Guide to Sewage Treatment Systems is illustrated by examples of different building types and installations all of which have different uses and therefore different requirements.  www.kingspanenviro.com/CPD

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A&G announces two new appointments Acheson and Glover (A&G), a leading manufacturer of premium hard landscaping and precast concrete products, has announced two new appointments. Bev White has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for Northern England and Susan Reid has been appointed to the newly-created role of GB Project Co-Ordinator. Bev White worked for Aggregate Industries for 11 years in a variety of sales and management roles where she was responsible for managing a team of internal sales representatives and negotiating prices for projects within GB. As GB Project Co-Ordinator, Susan will source new project opportunities, developing and maintaining business relationships with key clients and suppliers.  www.acheson-glover.com

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Mega protects historic museum floor Founded in 1683, the Ashmolean Museum is the most significant museum of art and archaeology in the UK and welcomes more than a million visitors each year.

Oxford-based flooring firm, ACH Flooring, regularly recoats the original oak herringbone floors in the City’s Ashmolean Museum with Bona Mega.

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as a crosslinker, Bona Mega delivers the performance of a two-component lacquer in the convenience of a one-pack product and is designed to offer high wear and chemical resistance in domestic,

commercial or public environments.

A sustainable, NMP free lacquer, Mega provides the museum’s maintenance team with a durable, easy to clean surface. Bona Cleaner and Bona Polish are used for ongoing maintenance of the floors.

ACH’s Kevin Smith said: “We have been using Bona lacquers since the 1980s. Today we like using Bona Mega for commercial and domestic projects because of its fast drying times, it has no smell, and for the finished look. Also our mops and brushes can be easily cleaned.

We’ve been using it now for many years and have never had any problems with it.”

The museum team wanted a soft sheen to the surface so Kevin recommended using one coat of Bona Prime Classic followed by three coats of Bona Mega Silk Matt to achieve this. Bona Mega is available in four sheen levels including Extra Matt that combines a hard wearing surface with a very natural, almost ‘invisible’ finish to the surface.

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F. Ball creates another A* floor finish A range of products from F. Ball and Co have been used to create a high quality floor finish at Cornwall College Camborne Campus. F. Ball’s ultimate waterproof surface membrane, Stopgap F77, was used throughout the building. In addition, Stopgap 600 Base, a deep section base compound, was used to raise floor levels in areas where the subfloor had deteriorated to an uneven state.

F. Ball’s minimum preparation, maximum performance smoothing underlayment, Stopgap 1200 Pro, was used to smooth floors across the campus. With a working time of 20 minutes and a walk-on time of just 60 minutes, Stopgap 1200 Pro delivers excellent time-saving benefits.  www.f-ball.co.uk

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Thermal Economics unveils latest acoustic solution Isosonic Dek Floor 30 is a new prime addition to the Thermal Economics Isorubber product range. The board component Isosonic Dek30 forms a combined sound insulation and structural deck, applied directly to the floor joists. It is composed of 8mm Isorubber resilient layer bonded to V313 chipboard. Isorubber itself is a dense, durable low compression material with excellent impact and airborne sound properties.

It forms the main acoustic component of six Robust Details. The system is designed to reduce the effects of workmanship error, that most frequently occur in refurbishment work and has a tested acoustic performance compliant with the Approved Document E requirements for refurbishment.  www.thermal-economics.co.uk

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Rockfon makes a healthy contribution to hospital The new £430m Southmead Hospital not only offers the very best healthcare facilities but is one of the most environmentally-friendly buildings of its size in the UK. The hospital is fitted with Rockfon MediCare Standard and MediCare Plus ceilings throughout. The MediCare range fulfils all the essential cleaning and hygienic demands of healthcare environments and complies with the Department of Health’s HBN and HTM guidelines. MediCare ceilings do not contribute to the growth of MRSA. They have a low particle emission and have achieved the Clean Room Classification ISO Class 4 for MediCare Plus and ISO Class 5 for MediCare Standard.  www.rockfon.co.uk  

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades

’Green-Wings’ entry system saves energy automatically

entrances. Each door incorporates a special runner surface and rubber damping for quiet operation and the insulation also helps to reduce noise levels, for example, from busy roads.

A new automatic sliding door system from Gilgen Door Systems helps buildings to retain more energy, reduce noise levels and maintain a more comfortable environment for users.

The Gilgen PSW ‘Green-Wings’ system consists of a state-of-the-art door automation drive, thermally sealed door profiles and insulated glazing that helps to significantly reduce building heat loss. Ideal for externally facing doors in a number of public buildings such as hospitals, colleges and offices, the system reduces utility bills and contributes to the achievement of BREEAM sustainability standards.

Rigorously tested and certified by ift Rosenheim to provide class leading U-values, air permeability, wind and rain resistance, Gilgen PSW delivers U-values as low as 1.5 and is designed to provide reliable long term operation even in the toughest of environments.

The system incorporates a powerful

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Gilgen SLX door operator which is strong enough to operate even heavyweight insulated doors with speed and efficiency. The drive is easy to install, efficient and incorporates advanced safety features to ensure compliance with BS EN16005 safety standards.

Of high-quality Swiss design the system acts like and looks like a standard automatic door, with high quality components that only enhance the appearance of building facades. The elegantly designed motion sensors are built into the header profile for a sleek finish and activate the doors quickly and efficiently as persons approach.

PSW is tested for protection against driving rain and highly wind resistant making it suitable for exposed building

GEZE UK secures top industry accreditation Leading door and window control system manufacturer, GEZE UK has received the highest level of accreditation from one of the world’s leading supply-chain management companies. GEZE has passed a rigorous assessment process to achieve level five of the Achilles Building Confidence accreditation to supply the building and construction sectors. To reach the coveted standard, GEZE had to undertake an extensive pre-qualification questionnaire, followed by a robust two-day compliance and audit process. The Achilles assessment examines every aspect of GEZE’s business from its products, services, research and development, regions of supply and subcontracting to personnel, legal, financial, health and safety, environment, social and ethical policies. 

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Comar provides solution for high traffic environment Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems; with its approved fabricator PAGE Group Peterborough completed a new build for Tesco in Castle Acre Road, Swaffham, Norfolk. Comar 6EFT stick build curtain walling was specified for this project. Comar 6EFT provides a capped curtain walling solution and offers architects the opportunity to maximise large glazed areas. For the opening vents, Comar 5P.i ECO casement windows were specified. Polyamide Insulated (P.i) window and door systems provide exceptional thermal performance. In an extremely busy retail environment such as a supermarket, Comar 7P.i Commercial Doors are a natural choice – they are available in swing, pivot, sliding, auto-sliding and sliding/folding.  www.comar-alu.co.uk

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Solarlux achieves iF Award for glass house Solarlux has been presented with the prestigious iF Product Design Award 2014 for its Bauhaus style Atrium Carré glass house. The iF label is recognised internationally as one of the most important awards for demonstrating excellent product quality and outstanding design. Solarlux’s Atrium Carré glass house, with its contemporary cubic shape and simple clean lines, is a versatile glass house with several different uses: an open terrace, a sheltered patio, or an enclosed glass room with panoramic view into the garden. When open, the glass canopy offers seamless and barrier-free access to the garden, and when closed, a transparent, weather-protected cubic space with unblemished views of the surrounding outdoors.  www.solarlux.co.uk  

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades balustrades and handrails to be CE marked to the BS EN 1090-1 harmonised standard for structural steelwork since 1st July this year. Delta Balustrades has been preparing for this for some time, ensuring that all products are tested to enable the company to compile full Declaration of Performance (DoP) certification.

Delta Balustrades points to the approach of several of the larger construction companies which have already ensured that their entire delivery chain adheres to a strict policy of specifying only CE marked handrails and balustrades.

Garth continues: “The process of complying with the CPR requirements is time consuming and involves significant costs. However, many architects and contractors are already stipulating that they will not use balustrades and handrails that are not CE marked so manufacturers that have not invested in CE marking will simply find that they are no longer specified.”

Delta warns of balustrade exemption Continuing confusion about whether or not balustrades fall under the Construction Products Regulations (CPR) 2011 for structural steel products is leaving specifiers and contractors exposed to non-compliant installations.

That’s the warning from leading supplier, Delta Balustrades, following articles in the media suggesting an exemption has been granted by the EU. Garth Boyt from Delta Balustrades explains: “While there has been an attempt to obtain an exemption for

balustrades, no such exemption has yet been granted, which means that any company that specifies non-CE marked balustrades for a project, or allows them to be used, is failing to comply with legislation.”

CPR legislation has required all

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The auTomaTic way To save energy Gilgen PSW ‘green wings’ automatic door system delivers high levels of insulation, retains more energy and reduces building utility costs:

• Low u-values of 1.5-1.9w/(m2K), double glazing to 1.0 • sound insulation to 30dB • highly resistant to wind and driving rain • Powerful door operator • stylish appearance to suit different facades • wide range of configurations and options Contact us today for further information: 0800 316 6994 info@gilgendoorsystems.co.uk www.gilgendoorsystems.co.uk with gilgen Psw

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Focus & Innovation

SE Controls solves corridor overheating An effective solution to overheated corridors and communal spaces in multistorey residential buildings has been developed by SE Controls, which exploits the versatility and performance of the company’s smoke ventilation systems.

Although routing hot water pipe work through corridors as part of a distributed heating system provides a simple method of feeding individual apartments, it can make the corridors uncomfortably hot for residents and maintenance teams working within the building.

To combat this issue, SE Controls has designed a solution, which allows its smoke ventilation systems to also operate as a precisely controlled passive or mechanically assisted natural ventilation system to help maintain comfortable temperatures and energy efficiency.

By using sensors to monitor the temperature on each floor, the smoke

Winter warmers Building professionals can count on all year round protection and comfort with Snickers Work Jackets. They’ll make your working day easier and more comfortable with built-in quality, functionality and high performance features to cope with the very worst that the weather can throw at you. From the superb XTR products with their ‘Active Protection System’ and the Goretex 3-Layer Jackets, to Windstopper, Rip-Stop and Soft Shell Jackets, as well as specialist Rainwear, Winter Jackets and Hi-Vis alternatives, there’s something for everyone in the range. There’s a host of designs, styles and extensive size options for both men and women. 

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Winning solution at new sports pavilion In a busy sports environment where hygiene, durability and high performance is paramount, a series of market-leading solutions from global building products manufacturer, Sika, have played their part in the creation of hard wearing and resilient floors for a new £1m Sports Pavilion in Cambridge.

The specification comprised of a primer of Sikafloor-161 followed by a Sikafloor-263 SL in grey broadcast with antislip quartz aggregate. This was then topped with a layer of Sikafloor-264 to create the resin finish. A two-part, coloured, epoxy resin, Sikafloor-264 provides impressive protection against mechanical stress, abrasion, chemicals and water.  www.sikaconstruction.co.uk

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ventilation system’s control panels automatically manage the proportional opening of end of corridor vents, smoke shaft doors and roof vents, which allows the controlled venting of hot air to cool the corridors.  www.secontrols.com 

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Timeguard introduces compact FCU Wherever you need a fused connection unit (FCU), it makes sense to provide the added benefit of “energy-saving time control” with the flexibility of push-button manual over-ride and programmable On / Off times especially when all the functionality is encased in a single-gang unit and backed by the Timeguard 5-Year guarantee and with the firm’s signature design edge.

Timeguard engineers have now scored another ace with the new advanced design of next generation fused spurs incorporating time control. These new designs provide larger and clearer back-lit screens, intuitive and logical programming, with plain-English text prompts, and clear LED indicators for both mains power and timed on/ off status.  www.timeguard.com 

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Focus & Innovation

Profile 22 launches first BIM object Window, door and curtain walling specialist Profile 22 has developed its first BIM Object, providing 2D and 3D product representations, information and data associated with its Fully Reversible 70mm window system. In Revit file format, this allows the product to be incorporated into a 3D model and its associated component database. The Object is available free direct from profile22.co.uk/commercial or via bimstore.co.uk/ manufacturer/profile-22. The fully reversible window is ideal for medium to high-rise buildings and where access may be limited. It has a cost effective WER A+ option, and can achieve a low u-value of 0.8 with triple glazing.  www.profile22.co.uk

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ASSA’s CLIQ goes mobile ASSA’s CLIQ Remote is now available with a new mobile PD key updater, allowing administrators to update access rights ‘on the move’. CLIQ Remote is a solution designed for larger masterkey suites, remote sites and companies with a geographical spread of operations.

Providing users with remote access to a building, regardless of location, through a secure web connection.

ASSA’s new mobile PD unit connects to most smartphones via Bluetooth, or to the Internet by USB connector, enabling administrators to grant access to remote users and update access rights at any time, from anywhere in the world.

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Academy adopts coxdome enlightenment One of the first Alternative Provision Academies to be opened anywhere in the country has undertaken substantial refurbishment work featuring the installation of rooflights and barrel vaults from Jet Cox. Several of these rooflights featured either trickle ventilation or Vent Axia extract ventilation units. Then teaching and circulation areas to the school benefitted from the installation of triple skin Jet Cox Barrel Vaults up to 10m in length; admitting ample natural daylight to encourage a feeling of well-being as well as cutting down on electricity usage. In total there were seven Barrel Vaults installed, all 860mm wide.  www.jet-cox.co.uk

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Metaltreat plays role in pedestrian safety Metaltreat, part of Wedge Group Galvanizing has partnered with a long-standing customer on a project to ensure pedestrians’ safety when travelling across a major transport route in London. The plant has joined forces with Wire Mesh Fabrications in Wigan, who created the new mesh barriers which were then galvanized by Metaltreat. The barriers were manufactured to size and specification for Transport for London & London Underground, and used for an existing footbridge, which forms part of a million pound improvement scheme over the A12, a project commissioned to improve the safety of pedestrians.  www.wedgegalv.co.uk  

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Portakabin Hire, a leading interim modular building specialist, has designed and supplied a complete school for short-term use at Highgate Junior School in north London. The building is in use for two years whilst a new facility is under construction.

Portakabin designed the modular building to meet the school’s precise requirements. It was configured as a single and double storey facility arranged around a landscaped courtyard that provides an additional outdoor space. The building was fully equipped by Portakabin with fire and intruder alarm systems, emergency lighting, data communications, two stair pods, and air conditioning to the IT suite and library.  www.portanews.co.uk

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Yorkon off-site solution for rising demand An Ofsted ‘outstanding’ academy in York has used a Yorkon off-site building solution from the Portakabin Group to construct a new teaching facility to help address the rising demand for school places in the area. The twostorey scheme was built off site by the Portakabin Group, working with consultants LHL Group. Off-site construction allowed the building to be delivered during term time with much less disruption to the day-to-day running of the school than a site-based solution. The steel-framed modules, delivered with building services and internal partitioning, were installed in just three days, and the project was handed over just 12 weeks after the modules arrived on site, to allow earlier occupation by the school.  www.yorkon.info

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Focus & Innovation

H+H to update block size

Knightsbridge Furniture partners Mental Health Unit

Stylish, design-led and robust healthcare furniture has been supplied by Bradfordbased Knightsbridge Furniture to complete the £42m Kingfisher Court mental health unit in Radlett, Hertfordshire. “The facilities at Kingfisher Court are truly world-class and we’re very proud to have delivered our furniture to such a prestigious project,” says Knightsbridge MD Alan Towns.

The light and airy Kingfisher Court day rooms have been populated with Hula circular dining tables from Knightsbridge Furniture’s specialist Challenging Behaviour Collection. The tables are complemented by the company’s elegant Harvey upright armchairs: all exposed wood has the same Walnut finish and the chairs are upholstered in waterproof Aston faux hide.  www.knightsbridge-furniture.co.uk  

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To improve efficiency and in turn increase block capacity, H+H is updating the sizes of three of its product ranges. The length of Celcon Plus Blocks will increase to 630 from 610mm, with the course height remaining at 215mm. Similarly, the Jumbo Blok and Multi Plate ranges will increase slightly in length from 610 to 630mm. A reduction in course height, 250 and 350mm respectively, will also be made in order to comply with manual handling guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). H+H will begin supplying the new blocks when stock of the existing Plus Block, Jumbo Blok and Multi Plate ranges has finished.  www.hhcelcon.co.uk

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PEL Services upgrades venue’s audio system PEL Services has completed the design, supply and commissioning of a Public Address (PA) and Voice Alarm (VA) system at London’s Business Design Centre. At the heart of the new PA/VA system installed

by PEL is a Bosch Praesideo digital system.

Unlike traditional PA systems, Praesideo uses a network configuration rather than having all system elements connected to a central controller; this architecture gives real freedom in system design. The ‘daisy-chain’ network topology means system elements can be connected to virtually any point and any type of equipment to be located wherever most suitable in the building.  www.pel.co.uk

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Don’t miss the National Painting and Decorating Show At this year’s National Painting and Decorating Show almost 100 exhibitors will be displaying a vast array of products and offering great show-only deals. The major paint manufacturers use the event to launch new coatings on to the market, stockists tempt visitors with some fantastic discounts, suppliers pack their stands with a massive selection of tools, ancillaries and workday essentials. One of the best things about the show is that it’s not just a marketplace: there are live demonstrations of finishing techniques and applications going on continuously, and there’s always a fun element, too – from competitions, raffles and prize draws through to sporting challenges and personal appearances by celebs.  www.paintshow.co.uk

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Homelift installer integrates Aico RadioLINK Wessex Lifts is installing Aico mains powered smoke alarms with RadioLINK wireless interconnection technology to work with its domestic lift, VM Homelift, to meet The British Standard BS 5900:2012. BS 5900:2012 covers the behaviour of homelifts in the event of fire and requires the lift to be connected to a smoke alarm system. Wessex Lifts decided to use Aico 160 alarms exclusively because, according to Wayne Parker, Product Manager, “they are very good, reliable alarms with excellent technical literature and product support.” Wessex Lifts currently fits around 800 homelifts every year in both social and private housing, all are integrated with Aico 160RC alarms.  www.aico.co.uk

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The Interiors Group completes University refurb The Interiors Group has successfully carried out a complete refurbishment of two inter-connecting terraced houses in Palace Court, London W2 for Brigham Young University, working with Dunbar Associates as their Surveyor and Project Manager. The Interiors Group and Scott Brownrigg (Architects), respecting the historical context of the building, chose furniture with decorative form and function that complimented the style of the building and the floor finishes.

The walls were painted with timeless colours respecting the existing wooden panel features and decorative coving.

A bespoke traditional patterned Wilton Carpet was selected and manufactured for the principal rooms and stairways.  www.interiorsgroup.co.uk 

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