Construction Update - October 2018

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE October 2018

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O’Donovan partners with CheckedSafe to use fleet compliance app see inside for details

October 2018

O’Donovan partners with CheckedSafe to use fleet compliance app O’Donovan Waste Disposal is now equipping its drivers with the CheckedSafe app for carrying out daily walk around checks across its fleet of 90 HGVs. O’Donovan Waste Disposal is one of London’s leading independent waste management companies. A dynamic business specialising in construction and demolition waste, O’Donovan has earned an excellent reputation as a trusted company that crosses over a number of different sectors, offering total waste management and recycling solutions whilst leading the way in safe, green and efficient operations. Based in London with a turnover of £19m+ and 160 employees, services include skip hire, roll on/off bins, waste transfer stations, tipper and grab lorry services, recycled aggregates, road sweepers and demolition services.

The company champions a range of ongoing innovative initiatives that prioritises health and safety, training and environmental excellence, demonstrating a top-down commitment and is widely regarded within the sector as an industry leader. The multi awardwinning family-run company has an array of impressive accreditations demonstrating their competent and ethical practices and is a Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) Champion as well as being a Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold operator for the seventh consecutive year. O’Donovan believes it has a huge responsibility to innovate in road safety to better protect vulnerable road users. O’Donovan now runs the largest independent

fleet of the direct vision lorries in the waste sector in London - a huge step forward in making the UK’s roads safer and leading the way as an exemplar construction haulier.

O’Donovan also has invested heavily in waste processing infrastructure and produces recycled materials for re-use in construction projects to a British Standard quality certification, demonstrating excellence and commitment to the circular economy and recycling 100% of all waste.

This new innovative system replaces the traditionally paper-based checks by moving to a digital system.

Drivers can now perform all daily inspection checks at the click of a button, with all information logged and accessible in real-time giving

October 2018 O’Donovan’s business-wide commitment to excellence has seen a substantial investment of time and resources into technological innovation, continually setting new standards for fleet safety and best practice. “We are delighted to be working with CheckedSafe. Safety is our number-one priority and a system that contributes to overall vehicle compliance and health and safety is a welcome addition.” Says Jacqueline O’Donovan, managing director of the family run business.

Lee Hayhow, Operations Officer at O’Donovan added “The system is easy to use and to implement which is crucial. It can be fully customised, so we can modify the checks to suit our specific requirements.”

the transport team insights into the information gathered.

This will speed up the process and enhance communication between drivers, technicians and management. The App records the GPS coordinates and duration of the check taking place thus giving peace of mind that adequate time is taken by the driver to complete it. Drivers can also add detailed notes and take pictures regarding any defects noted and the actions they took to correct them.

Darran Harris, Director of CheckedSafe commented “We are delighted to welcome O’Donovan Waste as a customer. O’Donovan are a very progressive and forward-thinking company who are constantly looking at ways of improving their systems. By using CheckedSafe, they can be confident in the knowledge that they are managing compliance efficiently and thoroughly. We are delighted with the ease with which their users have adopted the system. Hopefully the rest of the industry will follow suit.“

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Industry News October 2018

New ‘build zone’ as London Build returns to Olympia

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London’s leading construction and design show, London Build, will return to the Olympia London, 23 – 24 October.

This year, featuring the London Design Zone and London Design Summit, London Build is set to attract thousands of architects, interior designers, specifiers, architectural technologists and suppliers from across the UK. The London Design Zone, attracts thousands of design professionals to source new products and innovations, to participate in business meetings, learn of the latest architectural projects showcased on the Architect’s Wall, access 20 hours of CPD accredited conference sessions & workshops within the London Design Summit, and to connect with other industry professionals.

Lead Partner for the London Design Zone, ACA’s President, Brian Waters said: “Being a partner with London Build ensures that our members can attend leading CPD talks and discussions and therefore become more engaged directly with other construction professionals.

This is an important event for any architect looking to learn of the latest opportunities the UK’s architecture,

engineering and construction industries have to offer.”

The London Design Summit, curated by leading industry bodies, architectural and interior design firms will explore and discuss the developments and opportunities for architects and design professionals across the capital.

The CPD sessions include: • UK’s Tallest Buildings, Architectural and Design Challenges • Design Evolution • The Future for Urban Housing • Designing London’s Healthy Buildings • Whatever Happened to Egan’s ‘Rethinking Construction’?

• Response to the Hackitt Report on Grenfell • What’s the Right Fee for the Job? Time for a New Fee Scale?

• Legal Issues with Architects’ Appointments • The Digital World of Design – AI & VR • Soapbox Debate “Can Architects Restore Hackitt’s ‘Golden Thread’?”

Be a part of the conversation and register today for your free ticket to attend the London Design Summit and the rest of the show at www.londonbuildexpo.com/AM Your free ticket will also give you access to all London Build features, including 300+ exhibitors across nine zones, 240+ speakers, eight CPD accredited conference and workshop theatres, the Future London Experience, Constructionline Meet the Buyer, BIM Open Mic, Oktoberfest, London Construction Awards, Women in Construction Morning Tea and many more high-level networking sessions across the two days.

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October 2018 Industry News

Chancellor right to make Apprenticeship Levy more flexible, says FMB Currently 10% of Levy vouchers can be passed down through the supply chain from large firms to smaller firms and today, he increased this to 25%

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he Chancellor is right to make the Apprenticeship Levy more flexible, so that it works for strategic industries such as the construction sector, but his reforms have not gone far enough, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

Responding to the Chancellor’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, said: “The Chancellor has, in part, listened to the concerns of business by making the Apprenticeship Levy more flexible. However, he needs to go much further. Currently 10% of Levy vouchers can be passed down through the supply chain from large firms to smaller firms and today, he increased this to 25%. This is important as in construction, it’s the small firms that do the bulk of the training while the large firms don’t tend to directly employ or train tradespeople. Since the Apprenticeship Levy was introduced last year, apprenticeship starts have fallen in the construction trades by more than 10%. Given that the construction industry is already suffering from an acute skills shortage, this is very worrying indeed. If the Chancellor is serious about ensuring the Levy has the desired effect, and increases meaningful training across Bouygues UK returned to profit last year after all sectors, it should go further and make 100% of the reorganising the business and implementing a vouchers transferable from large to small companies.”

Bouygues UK back in profit after two years of losses

strict selective bidding policy.

The French contractor’s UK building business returned a £8.6m pre-tax profit after suffering a loss of more than £78m in 2016, on top of a loss of £19.5m in the previous year.

The recovery plan delivered an operating margin of 1.2% on revenue up 7% to £597m.

This uplift in turnover was due in part to the consolidation of the Thomas Vale subsidiary last Summer, which completed the absorption of its regional building contractors like Denne and Leadbitter into the core Bouygues UK business.

During the year the business suffered a strong cash outflow, which saw the French parent inject a further £26m of new equity to strengthen the group’s financial position.

Chairwoman Fabienne Viala said: “Despite ongoing challenging market conditions, the company has returned to profitability during 2017, while maintaining a high level of quality and service towards our clients.”

She said the turnaround was down to increased selectivity, with more recently won projects now contributing positively to operating profit and the outcome of a group-wide reorganisation plan and strategy that led to significant savings and high productivity.

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Industry News October 2018

Fusion joins British Safety Council Offsite manufacturer of light gauge steel panelised superstructures Fusion Building Systems, has become a Member of the British Safety Council – a national organisation dedicated to making sure no one is injured at work.

Fusion’s membership supports a business aspiration to achieve industry-leading health and safety standards and performance levels, setting a benchmark for the offsite construction sector as a whole.

As a Member, Fusion will be able to access the latest health and safety information, stay up to date on all legislative changes and utilise the training resources made available for employees, with the aim of achieving a positive and proactive health and safety culture right across the business.

David Bayliss, Fusion Health & Safety Manager, said: “Robust health and safety procedures are important for any business, but in construction, the risks could be considered more severe. We operate across varying environments; offices, a manufacturing facility, transportation and on live construction sites, so need to be sure we’re working to best practice guidelines at all times for the safety of our own employees, as well as those they’re working with.

Government pledges 5-day payment for small firms Small to medium-sized firms are being promised five-day payment terms from Government as part of a fresh push to stamp out late payment.

The move to pay 90% of undisputed invoices from SMEs within five days, comes as the Government tries to reboot its late payment measures with a call for evidence on the best way to tackle the scourge once and for all.

Among the latest measures being looked at are forcing company boards to have a non-executive direc tor responsible for prompt payment performance and empowering trade bodies to highlight the best and worst practices in payment behaviour.

Small Business Commissioner Paul Uppal will join the Prompt Payment Code’s Compliance Board to try and reassert its relevance to industry.

Further reform to the Code is to be considered including whether the small business commissioner should have a greater role in its administration.

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The Government call for evidence will be open until 29 November and the government is encouraging, businesses, trade associations and other interested parties such as academics to contribute their views to it.

“We aspire to be industry-leading in our health and safety standards and our Membership of the British Safety Council will help us on our way to achieving this. All employees will benefit from the online resources which are made available to them and our commitment to working safely will continue to form part of our supply chain partner agreements.”

Fusion’s health and safety record over the past seven years is already significantly better than average for the manufacturing facility and is industry-leading onsite. The Company also holds accreditations with CHAS (Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme), BOPAS (Build Offsite Property Insurance Scheme), ISO9001, ISO14001, and is a member of industry bodies including the SCI (Steel Construction Institute).

David continued: “Our membership of the British Safety Council is further evidence of how we’re developing as a business and how we’re working to improve standards not only in offsite manufacturing, but across the wider construction industry.”

October 2018 Industry News

Knowledge Builder™ Portal By Wienerberger Wienerberger, a leading supplier of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, is delighted to announce the launch of the Wienerberger Knowledge Builder ™ portal, an online library of RIBA-accredited CPD training modules.

Knowledge Builder™ is a user-friendly website dedicated to delivering CPD content in a digital format that fits in with architects’ busy lifestyles.

Responding to demand from architecture professionals for more online CPD material, Wienerberger’s educational modules can be completed on the go, at a time, place and pace that is convenient for the user.

Nine CPD accredited modules cover the whole building envelope, focusing on bricks, roof tiles, pavers, blocks, façade systems and clay as a natural building material.

Future plans for the Knowledge Builder™ portal include regular updates of fresh accredited and non-accredited CPD content to reject advancements in the industry, new products and further technical know-how. knowledgebuilder.wienerberger.co.uk

Mapei makes additions to Dream Team range Mapei introduce Latexplan NA, a two-part, fast setting, smoothing and levelling compound to the ever popular ‘Dream Team’ range of levelling compounds.

Latexplan NA is a two-part, fastsetting, moisture tolerant, cement based levelling compound, suitable for levelling differences in thickness between 3mm to 10mm in one application on new and existing substrates.

A single unit (20kg bag and 4.4litre bottle) will cover approximately 5m. when installed at a thickness of 3mm.

The versatility of Latexplan NA means it can be applied over numerous substrates, suitable for use onto plywood substrates and Mapeproof ESM and Mapeproof One Coat surface DPM’s usually without priming.

Once applied, Latexplan NA can receive light foot traffic after approximately 60 minutes and is ready to receive floor coverings after four hours, depending on the ambient temperature. Latexplan NA joins Latexplan Trade and Latexplan Trade Fast in the ultimate ‘dream team’ of levelling compounds, offering complete peace of mind for your flooring project in both residential and commercial installations.

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Industry News October 2018

Hidden Homeless Competition Awards Architects

The competition, Hidden Homeless, head by the Horizon Youth Centre, Camden, and supported by the Mayor of London, challenged designers and architects to propose radical ideas for innovative housing for homeless young people across the capital.

‘Stepping Stones’ by Morris + Company was awarded first prize with RCKa and CATJA DE HAAS Architects awarded second and third prizes. ADAM KHAN ARCHITECTS received a special mention.

London’s housing crisis is forcing the most vulnerable onto the streets. The Hidden Homeless competition tackles this issue head-on.

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John McAslan, Executive Chairman of John McAslan + Partners, added: “Young people are the hidden face of homelessness, often sofa-surfing or sleeping on buses, in transient housing or shelters. The winning mixed use scheme for the Hidden Homeless competition by one of the UK’s most impressive architects demonstrates an imaginative and pragmatic approach to this challenging project.”

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James Murray, Deputy Mayor, Housing and Residential Development, commented: “Young Londoners are suffering some of the worst effects of London’s housing crisis, with many ending up sofa surfing or in some cases with no choice other than to sleep rough. The competition entries propose some innovative, creative and sustainable approaches, helping ensure young people have a safe place to stay while they find longer-term solutions. I very much hope these entries will help lead to new projects that provide much-needed shelter and support for young Londoners.”

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The site is located within the listed, disused York Road Station near King’s Cross and close to the New Horizon Youth Centre. Jon Snow, Chair of the Judging Panel and Patron of New Horizon Youth Centre, states: “The winning proposal by Joe Morris and his team offers a flexible combination of accommodation with a 24hr active ground floor area, providing both a sense of community and the necessary commercial revenue. Working with imaginative architects and major players across the property industry, we can make youth homelessness a thing of the past”.

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The design ideas competition, organised by Colander Associates, called for proposals providing short and medium-term accommodation for up to 28 homeless 16-21 year olds, including dormitories, shared living accommodation, cultural and retail space, as well as a private development opportunity (either commercial or private housing) which can co-exist with the homeless facility, providing financial viability and ensuring the homeless are an integral part of their community.

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The growing homeless crisis urgently needs to be addressed from a political, social, and planning policy perspective. Housing benefit cuts, insufficient supply of affordable housing, and cuts in council funding and mental health services have left vulnerable people with nowhere to go.

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Ecophon Strengthens Its Solo Offer Ecophon has launched the latest extensions to Ecophon Solo™, its market leading family of free hanging acoustic panels. The new additions to the already extensive product portfolio of versatile acoustic absorbers provide architects and designers with even greater choice and creative freedom.

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October 2018 Commercial Design Launched as the first acoustic cloud to the market almost ten years ago, Ecophon Solo™ is a design-friendly, free-hanging sound absorber that due to its versatility can be installed in virtually any space. The Solo range features panels in a variety of standard shapes including square, rectangular and circles while Solo Freedom allows designers to express themselves creatively with custom shapes and colours. The latest expansion of the range introduces larger sizes, integrated luminaries and new baffle designs.

The innovative glass wool core used in Ecophon panels provides a lightweight, stable solution that is strong and rigid regardless of the size or shape. This makes it possible for Ecophon to produce uniquely large panels. This is seen in the newly launched 3000x1200 mm rectangle the largest on the market - and the 2400 x 600 thin rectangle. Ecophon’s Connect Profile and accessories makes installation simple and means that even the largest size panels are quick to fit on site.

The expanded Solo offering now also offers a combined lighting and sound absorption option. The Ecophon Line™ luminaire, one of three normally only available in the Ecophon Focus™ range, has now been integrated in the 2400x1200 mm Solo panel. Solo Rectangle Line is delivered with the opal integrated in the panel so installation is as simple

as hanging the panel, adding the included luminaire and connecting into the lighting system.

Following the recent growth in the architectural popularity of baffles, Ecophon have taken their offer to the next level with Ecophon Solo™ Baffle Wave and Ecophon Solo™ Baffle ZigZag, innovative shapes designed to complement the traditional straight edge baffle. Furthermore, due to the growing recognition of the importance of adding sound absorbers to walls, Ecophon has also added Solo™ Baffle on Wall to the

product family. This simple change allows an architect to continue the baffle design onto the walls, making an aesthetic statement while creating an even better sound environment.

Ecophon recognises that often, either as part of the design or due to a lack of ceiling height, Solo may need to be installed close to the soffit. To make this simple, Ecophon has developed a new, simple, direct fixing solution which makes it possible to easily install the Solo panels as close as 50 mm from the soffit.

Will Jones, Marketing Manager at Ecophon said: “The design of interior spaces has a huge effect on people’s experience, so architects need the freedom to design with solutions that not only deliver the required acoustic performance but also complement and even enhance the design of a space.

“The new products and updates to the Solo range strengthen our offer and mean we have the widest range of freehanging absorbers on the market. Since we launched the original system it has become a favourite among architects and we are proud to still be building on what we started almost a decade ago.”

For more information about the Ecophon Solo™ range visit www.ecophon.com/thenewsolo

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Commercial Design October 2018

The rise of airspace Airspace is a phrase increasingly heard in property development circles, especially in London and other large cities, where limited development space and an ever increasing demand for housing forces the solution to go upwards.

By definition, airspace is the unused space on top of residential, public and commercial buildings, which developers can purchase the “airspace rights” for from local councils, housing associations and private freehold property owners, for the construction of apartments. The primary benefit is that it is allowing architects and investors to plan developments in areas, which appear to have reached saturation point, and where no further development land is available. It is giving people the option to choose to live in the areas that they actually want to. From an environmental perspective, it also means less need for greenbelt land to be sacrificed to satisfy the demand for new homes.

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“There’s an estimated £54 billion worth of roof space in London,” says Haroon Bhatti, investment director of London-based development firm Apex Housing Group. A report produced by his company, calculated that rooftops could provide the space for 180,000

extra homes across London, and this is without even taking into account the amount of space that is above commercial buildings, such as supermarkets and warehouses.

From a practical perspective, developing airspace is more complex than traditional forms of construction and this is where off-site modular construction comes into its own. Notably, most modular superstructures can be installed in a number of hours, greatly reducing disruption to local residents already in situ within the building. Other benefits include the superior thermal properties of modular construction materials, especially useful when intended to be used on an exposed rooftop. Just as importantly, modular elements are more lightweight, therefore reducing load on an existing structure. With a considered design approach, they can become striking enhancements to the original building.

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rpa:group was recently appointed as Lead Designer on the creation of four new apartments in London’s upmarket South West suburb of Putney. The collection of luxury one and twobedroom apartments are specified to meticulous standards, boasting contemporary design and a high specification throughout. Our experience in airspace extends beyond residential, with the renovation and extension of an hotel in South London for our client Holiday Inn Express, which included the creation of a fifth storey; adding a further 24 bedrooms.

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Roofs for conversion are often higher than surrounding structures, with the potential for terraces offering commanding views. As a result, they can be ideal for the creation of penthouses, catering for the high-end market, which in turn offers developers a higher return on investment. This is a good thing, considering that building into airspace is more expensive than building at ground level, so rooftop development works in locations with high density and high returns. A benefit to existing residents is that part of the developer’s obligation is usually to refurbish the building’s exterior and communal areas, which can see an overall uplift in value of their own properties as a result.

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Commercial Design October 2018

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October 2018 Commercial Design

Making Waves at Rossall Coastal Defence Ecology Park Three bridges with unique ‘wave’ style parapets were installed

by CTS Bridges Ltd in the Mythic Coast inspired Ecology Park as part of the Rossall Coastal Protection Scheme.

Artist Stephen Broadbent of Broadbent Studios was responsible for the design of the ecology park and his concept for the bridges required the parapets to have a wave effect made from hardwood spindles.

CTS worked with Balfour Beatty and Broadbent Studios to develop the design into a buildable solution for the three bridges.

Twelve spindles formed one wave effect and each of the ekki hardwood spindles were cut from a larger timber section to achieve the exact shape required. Once cut they were numbered prior to being methodically fitted by our joiners.

The Ekki hardwood deck has Hi-Grip Excel non-slip inserts to provide a slip resistant surface on the multi use bridges.

The three bridges were manufactured by CTS at their factory in Huddersfield prior to being delivered and installed on site in time for the opening of the Coastal Flood Defence scheme carried out by Balfour Beatty for Wyre Council in partnership with the Environment Agency.

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Commercial Design October 2018

‘Plastic’ replaces iron pipework at historic landmark Eco friendly and thermal-efficient plastic pipe technology has been used to replace aged cast iron hot water pipes showing signs of corrosion in Edinburgh Castle’s Crown Square.

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he square, which dates back to the 15th century, is located outside the Royal Palace, and now benefits from a pre-insulated Flexalen pipe system supplied by Glenrothes-based Flexenergy.

Surveyors investigating a leak in Castle Square found a defective section of iron pipework in the heating network serving the Queen Anne building. During the attempted repair programme, other sections of pipe were found to be corroding so the decision was taken to replace the entire section of flow and return pipes.

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The flexibility of the Flexenergy product meant that much of the pipework could be prefabricated before being brought to site, which was important because of the space-constrained nature of the location. The pipe was then fusion-welded together to take account of the numerous bends in the heating network.

As Flexenergy’s Sales Director, Sandy Fairley explains: “Flexalen was ideal for this particular project as it is lightweight, highly flexible, very thermally efficient, recyclable and offers a much more enduring solution than equivalent iron or steel pipe network in this type of environment.

“It was also very pleasing from a company perspective to be able to contribute to a more sustainable future at one of Scotland’s most historic settings.”

Flexenergy is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of pre-fabricated and pre-insulated polybutene pipe for heating and hot water distribution systems and supplied a total of 80 metres of its Flexalen 600 pipe technology to complete the Castle Square project. www.flexenergy.co.uk

October 2018 Commercial Design

Vivalda’s managing director, Ben Jayes

Vivalda Welcomes Brokenshire Ban on Combustibles Vivalda, the UK’s largest distributor and fabricator of architectural cladding systems, has welcomed the Government’s intention to ban the use of combustible materials on all high-rise developments.

Announced by housing minister James Brokenshire at the Conservative Party Conference, the new building regulations will be introduced for external wall systems banning plastics, wood and other products that include combustible materials found in some aluminium composite panel systems.

However, Vivalda’s managing director, Ben Jayes (pictured), is calling for further clarification on whether the ban would apply to any material in wall construction from the internal face of the wall through to its external face, as first proposed.

He said: “For months now, we’ve been calling for a much more robust approach from the regulators, who should treat all proposed cladding systems as a single, integrated product;

not a group of unrelated sub-components. For this reason, we decided last year to supply only A1 and A2 products to all high-rise building projects. The devil is certainly in the detail where complex cladding systems are concerned.

Specifiers and contractors want clear and robust guidance on cladding safety – that’s why we’re pushing for the regs to include complete systems, fixings, insulation and all.”

“A total ban on all combustible materials on high rise developments is still the gold standard for which we’re lobbying. Whatever the government concludes on this issue, we think the industry needs to take action and set new, unrivalled standards of building quality for all cladding systems used on tall buildings.”

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Case Study October 2018

UK Infrastructure project teams energised by quality temporary facilities.

Infrastructure will be a key driver of construction activity in the UK over the next few years.

Major projects such as HS2, Thames Tideway and Hinkley Point C plus other nuclear power stations with further road, rail and water projects are anticipated to provide growth of over 12% in 2018/ 2019.

Premier Modular Ltd have seen this upward trend and have taken the opportunity to work in partnership with some key contractors and consultants to

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deliver some exciting projects over the last couple of years. Premier’s exceptional customer service and innovative quality products provide comfortable and efficient workplaces, meaning it has become one of the UK’s premier suppliers of modular building solutions.

Premier demonstrated its capability to deliver a modular solution on a massive scale,

October 2018 Case Study

focusing on innovation balanced with standardisation as well as ensuring value for money by providing a series of modular complexes at Hinkley Point C in Somerset, comprising 38,000 m2 of offices and welfare facilities, to house personnel during the construction phase. The HPC requirement for the best temporary welfare and office facilities in the UK was a challenge Premier met and achieved.

Off the back of this valuable experience several buildings were supplied for Thames Tideway as office and welfare accommodation on both a hire and purchase basis

dependent on site timescales.

The core drivers were to deliver a cost effective solution whilst upholding the ethos and brand of the project. Premier were chosen for their ability to deliver a solution within budget coupled with their experience of working on sites with complex logistics as the modules had to be delivered to site by barge down the River Thames.

With the project team’s comfort and efficiency at the forefront of mind, Premier was selected to work on the enabling phases of HS2 Phase 1 in London. The provision of a four storey office and welfare facility on the Euston

station site was the start of a great relationship with Costain Skanska as they endeavour to put the infrastructure in place to support this huge project. Premier puts great value on forming strong, mutually beneficial client relationships and looks forward to working with Costain and other contractors on future HS2 projects In providing a solution that suits the client’s unique demands, the flexible and innovative Premier Modular has developed a solid reputation for focusing on attention-to-detail, quality and longevity of the products it delivers – resulting in the company gaining recognition from award bodies in 2018. This included the North West Regional Construction Awards where St Margaret’s CofE Primary School gained a ‘Highly Commended’ for the Integration and Collaborative Working Award as well as winning the Digital Construction Category. This project is now a finalist in the Constructing Excellence National Awards again in the Digital Construction Category.

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Windows & Glazing Systems October 2018

The complete package: The latest laminations from VEKA with a full spectrum of support Industry-leading systems supplier VEKA Group has added another string to its bow, for the benefit of fabricators and installers. The Burnley-based PVC-U giant now offers perfectly colour-matched laminated mouldings.

And, for a year that has seen the window systems supplier increase its ex-stock offering to 16 combinations, from its 29-strong Variations colour collection, and launch the Imagine BiFold Door in Grey Base; this latest piece of news that VEKA has created a simple (and fast) supply solution for matching laminated mouldings, further proves the company’s commitment that its customers’ success is integral its own.

Marketing Director Dawn Stockell explains: “VEKA Group continues to make significant investment in our lamination department for the benefit of our customers. We know that this is one of the fastest growing areas of our industry, and laminated product currently makes up 39% of VEKA and Halo profile sales, which is well above the industry average.

“We’ve partnered with Allied Profiles to create a comprehensive laminated moulding offering that perfectly complements all the colours in our Variations range. This makes for the ideal professional finish to any project. Customers can order online for direct deliveries, so there’s no need to visit a trade counter and, obviously, no longer any need to spray mouldings during fabrication.”

The significant investment in lamination

by VEKA Group was announced earlier in the year as part of a £5M budget allocated for plant and machinery, which included acquiring a building adjacent to the existing VEKA HQ; increasing the former 380,000 sq ft site by a further 40,000 sq ft and expanding lamination capacity by a staggering 50%.

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As a large, and long-established company, VEKA is proud to be light footed and adaptable to changing market trends. As such, as the last few years has seen demand grow drastically in specific areas, VEKA has, in turn, stepped up to the plate by adding Anthracite Grey

Smooth to its ex-stock list this summer, as well as Cream to the Vertical Slider in both VEKA and Halo systems. The increased lamination capacity though, doesn’t just speed up production and output of the more popular tonal trends, it also means VEKA can respond to smaller runs, and ‘quirkier’ orders faster; getting the profile to fabricators more quickly, so that installers can complete jobs efficiently.

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When it comes to colour, providing products that fit the bill is just beginning, and each VEKA order also comes with a full spectrum of support from start to finish, as Dawn explains: “Here at VEKA, we go above and beyond to offer a level of support that is unsurpassed in the industry, from marketing materials and guarantees, to sales support, technical advice and much, much more. This is just another example of the team demonstrating our

partnership approach in trying to make every aspect of our customers’ working days a little easier.

“In the face of a relatively flat market, VEKA is proud to be part of a Group that will continue to invest in order to see our partners succeed.

This year’s investment in plant and machinery is not only about increasing the potential volume of our output, but more importantly, supporting customers with flexibility and efficient service. This means

that they can further build their businesses upon our reputation, and provide an equally flexible and efficient level of service to delight their customers, be they homeowners or commercial specifiers.”

Call 01282 716611 or email salesenquiry@veka.com to order a brochure and learn more about laminated mouldings, including pricing, lead times and technical spec.

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Windows & Glazing Systems October 2018

Aluprof Reaches for the Stars

A stunning new curtain wall facade has been installed by Aluprof customer, Britplas, at Jodrell Bank Observatory. The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Organisation have set up their new global Headquarters at the world famous location.

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orking in conjunction with the University of Manchester the new radio telescope will utilise a collection area of almost one million square metres working within the 50 MHz to 20 GHz bandwidth and will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology.

The curtain wall on the North elevation is structural glazed and forms an attractive sawtooth stepped appearance whilst other elevations are finished in traditional 50mm capping. Aluprof systems used on the project were MB70 doors and windows and SR 50N curtain walling, with Trimo Qbiss cladding. The colour specified was RAL9011 from Interpon.

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The £1.2 million installation was designed by architects Hassell and constructed by Sir Robert McAlpine.

Aluprof UK’s head office and extensive distribution centre is located in Altrincham, Cheshire. Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK including Passivhaus projects. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained local companies, to ensure each fabricated product meets Aluprof’s exacting standards.

Further information is available on the company’s website at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof’s UK offices on 0161 941 4005.

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Windows & Glazing Systems October 2018

Schueco’s outward-opening window viewed as ‘go-to’ solution Originally launched in 2014, the AWS 70 SC outward-opening aluminium window from Schueco UK delivers Schueco’s renowned ‘build quality’ at an economical price, a formula that has led to it being widely specified for domestic projects right across the country.

Its versatility and excellent performance in use means that many specifiers now view the Schueco AWS 70 SC window as the ‘goto’ solution for projects where high quality is paramount but budgets are tight. The Q Mark product certification that it was awarded in 2017 has further boosted its popularity.

The system is now widely specified for new and replacement windows in homes and apartments, light commercial buildings, local authority properties, schools, hospitals and clinics. Design and compatibility with Schueco ADS 70 doors adds to its visual and practical appeal.

With a depth of 70 mm, slim sightlines from 63.5 mm (outer frame/vent) and a choice of five vent profiles offering optimum cost/size/weight options, Schueco AWS 70 SC is ideal for punched openings, ribbon windows and curtain walling.

The system can accommodate double- or tripleglazed units and achieves a typical ‘U’ value of 1.6 W/m2K with 1.0 W/m2K glazing units, which makes it compliant with Document L. In addition, a WER up to ‘A’ is an option.

Fittings include a choice of standard or heavyduty stainless-steel friction hinges, together with multipoint locking for large vents. The window has opening limiters and with a PAS 24 rating, offers a high level of security.

There is a projecting sill option and profiles may be specified with different colours on the inside and outside faces. 90o and variable-angle connections mean that the Schueco AWS 70 SC system can easily accommodate bay windows.

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For further information on the Schueco AWS 70 SC window system, please email mkinfobox@schueco.com

October 2018

Healthcare fire safety and the Shelton Hospital tragedy Wrightstyle is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of advanced steel and aluminium glazing systems. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at fire safety in healthcare facilities and care homes.

We’re shortly to supply to a new state-of-the-art care village in Warwick that will include everything from a deluxe cinema to a spa, café and cycle track.

It’s a prestigious project because the facility will specialise in the care of dementia sufferers, a distressing condition that adds to security and safety challenges, both for staff and the building’s design.

It’s also a reminder that care homes and healthcare facilities should be places of the utmost safety, and the reason why fire safety regulations are so stringent and rigorously enforced.

Fire safety in hospitals falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, itself under the Regulatory Reform Act 2001, and which covers virtually all public buildings.

It requires fire risk assessments, fire safety policies and an operational strategy for implementing them – including rehearsed plans for the safe evacuation of patients, staff and visitors, without reliance on external agencies.

Sometimes, however, those plans need to be questioned.

Last year, following the outbreak of fire at Royal Stoke University Hospital, bed gridlock was reported as staff evacuated patients, with many people instead taking refuge on the roof.

Much contemporary thinking on fire safety in healthcare facilities dates back 50 years and a catastrophic fire at the Shelton Hospital psychiatric unit, near Shrewsbury in Shropshire, which caused a national outcry, brought in changes to fire safety in major institutions and improved training for staff.

The fire in February 1968 was most likely started by a discarded cigarette and killed 24 female patients, suffocated by smoke in their beds. A further 14 women were hurt.

Despite much better building and fire regulations, fires in hospitals still do happen. This year, several wards at Coventry’s University Hospital were evacuated after fire broke out and, in Glasgow, fire completely destroyed a former hospital building at the old Stobhill Hospital – adjacent to an existing healthcare facility.

Coroners have also criticised two recent patient fire deaths at mental health providers Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust and at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Both fires were started deliberately, and the former was found to be suicide.

Earlier this year, a 34-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for starting deliberate fires in two Kent hospitals, and who had a long history of fire raising. One person who was evacuated later died.

Most importantly, the fabric of any building, but particularly a healthcare facility, needs to be robust and resistant to the spread of fire. However, after the Grenfell Tower fire, investigations found flammable cladding in several NHS hospitals, some of which still hasn’t been removed.

Last June, fire chiefs warned that up to 38 hospital sites may be as dangerous as Grenfell Tower, with nine identified as at greatest risk. A major trauma unit in Oxford is still closed because of concerns over fire risks.

The simple fact is that, if fire does break out, it needs to be suppressed – most commonly with a sprinkler system – and contained, which is where specialist glazing systems have an important role to play – containing the fire for up to 120 minutes: long enough for safe evacuation and for an emergency response.

At Wrightstyle, we have long UK and international experience in designing steel and aluminium systems to mitigate against fire and other security risks, in all kinds of commercial and public buildings.

Most recently, we have supplied advanced systems to healthcare facilities in the UK, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan. For the Hong Kong facility, in a typhoon area, the design specifically also required high windloading resistance.

In a hospital environment, where ambient light has an important influence on staff morale and patient recovery, glazing systems can therefore have both a functional and aesthetic purpose.

Most importantly, if a fire does break out, advanced glazing systems will ensure that it’s contained at source.

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October 2018

Smart Buildings Show is a free to attend event that provides that knowledge through its exhibitors and its conference.

Ram Venkat, marketing manager, EcoBuilding Division at Schneider Electric, who is exhibiting at the show, commented; “After some great networking and interactions last year, we are excited to be back again at the Smart Buildings Show.

“Companies are waking up to the reality that buildings are more than just another operating cost – they’re assets that can help companies achieve their goals and aspirations.

“This is a great opportunity for us to engage with some of the leading minds in the industry, share our experiences and best practices.”

Smart Buildings Show 2018 which takes place on the 7-8 November at the Barbican, London is the largest UK event dedicated to smart commercial buildings.

According to a recent report from Zion Market Research, the global smart building market was valued at around $5,800 million in the year 2016 and it is expected to reach approximately $61,900 million by 2024.

The global smart building market is expected to have a compound growth of more than 34% between 2017 and 2024.

Confirmed exhibitors include; ExcelRedstone Honeywell, ENGIE UK, Schneider Electric, SmartGreen, Allied Telesis, global associates, GEZE UK, Remark Group, DEOS UK, Phoenix Contact, WAGO, BEG UK, Smart Buildings Ltd, Pressac Communications and EnOcean, with the event sponsor being Bluetooth SIG, SmartGreen, Honeywell and engie.

The conference programme is split into three theatres; Connected - Management, Connected - Controls and the Training Theatre. (www.smartbuildingsshow.com/sessions).

There will be keynote presentations from JLL and Microsoft plus a host of speakers from across the smart buildings industry.

These include speakers from companies such as, Schneider Electric, Tridium and IBM. The training theatre which will be providing up to date CPD courses from companies such as Synapsys and Beckhoff.

To register for this free-to attend event go to www.smartbuildingsshow.com

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Prime Oak Chevron with Natural finish

Specialising in quality timber products from solid boards, precision engineered, parquet to bespoke staircase and cabinetry, the Treehouse showroom in London’s Notting Hill carries an extensive range of hardwood species rich in character, colour and form.

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orking directly with clients, designers or architects, supplying materials or providing full installation, Treehouse can advise on all aspects of specification including the selection of timber, method of fit, design detailing and bespoke finishes.

Treehouse was established in 1997 by furniture maker John Tate who with a passion for wood, has over 25 years experience in the industry.

RESIDENTIAL Whether you require new or refurbished wooden flooring, staircases or bespoke cabinetry we have worked in many residential properties all across London.

COMMERCIAL Colaborating with architects, designers and contractors from new build to refurbishment advising on all aspects of wood flooring and staircase specification.

New extra wide and long board floor 3 - 5 mtrs long in a bespoke colour and match the new treads, risers & scotia.

THREE REFURBISHED STAIRCASES AND WENGE FLOORING IN A HAMPSTEAD HOME Liasing directly with the client and interior designer Hazel Collins, Treehouse Flooring was commissioned to refurbish the flooring and staircases in this 3 storey home in Hampstead.

Treehouse now offer their own bespoke colours, using traditional methods and eco friendly oils.

Clad an existing staircase with new treads, risers and scotia in engineered Oak with solid nosing, side returns and scotia.

As they are specialist in staircase work, the same finish to the treads, risers, spindles and handrails can be matched.

Contact; George on 02074600376 email: treehouse116@icloud.com

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Balau solid decking panels

Prime Wenge engineered flooring through 3 storey Hampstead house.

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Contact Treehouse 020-7460-0376

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QUALITY ENVIRONMENT FOR QUALITY OF LIFE. Specialists in high quality solid and sustainable hardwood flooring.

We carry a huge range of woods from around the world, displayed at our Notting Hill showroom in large sample boards to assist clients, designers and architects, in planning interiors.

Engineered, board and strip flooring wood block and decking, bespoke floor production. Other services, special project installation, wall panelling, staircases, doors, worktops, cabinetry, natural stone & many other interior related products.

Exceptional value, experienced craftsmen, quality installation.

Showroom: 116 Talbot Rd, Notting Hill, London, W11 1JR E-mail: info@johntate.co.uk Tel: 020-7460-0376

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The ultimate Fast Track Solution for Damp or Contaminated Floors

Don’t allow subfloor moisture or contaminated floors to delay occupation If you’re faced with a damp or contaminated floor it could delay occupation of the building, create frustration with the client and of course be costly.

Fortunately there is a solution - specify one of the F. Ball range of market leading Stopgap Waterproof Surface Membranes.

This range of high performance products are designed to solve problems, eliminate the risk of a failed installation and guarantee peace of mind.

Stopgap F76 - a solvent free, one coat epoxy waterproof surface membrane designed for subfloors with up to 92% Relative Humidity (RH) Stopgap F77 - a solvent free, one coat application epoxy system which impedes the passage of construction moisture and rising damp up to 98% RH. Pigmented black for easy application Stopgap F77 can also be applied directly over underfloor heating screeds where readings are up to 90% RH.

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Stopgap F78 - a solvent free, one component system, which impedes the passage of construction moisture where relative humidity values are up to 95% RH with a two coat application.

Pigmented blue for easy application F78 is environmentally friendly and ready to use with no mixing necessary and can be resealed and stored for future use. If applied within 12 hours no priming is required when used with the appropriate Stopgap smoothing underlayment.

Isolator Membrane - an impervious loose lay sheet designed to be laid over damp or contaminated subfloors.

Available in 2 metre wide rolls Stopgap Isolator Membrane provides the perfect solution in any construction or refurb scenario where damp or contaminated floors are an issue.

Trusted by the World’s leading flooring contractors the F. Ball range of products is guaranteed to perform in all types of situations where problem floors are an issue.

As well as providing one of the most comprehensive range of products to combat damp or contaminated floors F Ball also provide an innovative Moisture Check System to remove any doubt and eliminate the risk of a failed installation.

The system, designed by F Ball’s UK team of specialists has three phases - Check it, Measure it, Solve it.

Check It The affordable Protimeter Aquant or Protimeter MMS2 quickly indicates whether a full test for moisture is required.

Measure It The digital Hygrometer accurately measures the relative humidity of a subfloor, which tells the user precisely what solution option is required.

Solve It Specify the most appropriate solution from the range - Stopgap F76, F77, F78 or Isolator Membrane.

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Quick, clean renovations without closures. immediately. When the covering applied becomes worn after years of use, it can be removed quickly and easily, without leaving any adhesive residues.

Case Study – Shelbourne Care Home Shelbourne looks at ways of keeping noise and disruption to a minimum to avoid disturbing residents when the time comes to refurbish a room.

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ith SwitchTec® by UZIN it is now possible to renovate floors without causing unnecessary disturbances or closing premises.

traffic immediately and all areas are available for use without interruption.

Floor coverings can be replaced quickly, quietly and cleanly, then years later can be removed without leaving any residues.

The tape adhesives enables floor coverings to be replaced almost anywhere from shops, offices to hospitals and care homes.

SwitchTec® is a range of selfadhesive tapes which are wound onto rolls. All SwitchTec® products provide an alternative to wet adhesives or loose lay systems when installing floor coverings or skirting.

Ensuring that floors always look good means replacing them on a regular basis. Decsion makers hesitate to take this step, since it usually involves either reducing working hours or closing premises during refurbishment. UZIN solves these problems with its SwitchTec® range of adhesives.

SwitchTec® offers a solution that meets the needs of customers and is designed to be used discretely so that normal working conditions are not disrupted during installation. New floor coverings are ready for foot

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What is SwitchTec ? ®

Sigan® is one range of products from switchTec® whereby a variety of floor coverings such PVC, luxury vinyl tiles and carpets can be fitted onto subfloors or existing floor coverings.

A new floor covering can easily be applied onto an existing floor covering (or subfloor) without having to remove the old covering.

This not only avoids the normal disturbances caused when renovating, but also saves time and money.

The new floor covering can then be used and walked upon

In two recent cases the incoming resident required a fitted carpet to be installed where the original flooring was a smooth vinyl. By using Sigan®, Shelbourne were able to install the carpet directly to the original vinyl flooring without the need to renovate the floor.

If the next resident requests either a different carpet or a return to vinyl, the carpet can simply be uplifted and replaced with the minimum of fuss.

“We are very impressed with Sigan® because it provided a quick and easy solution to the room refurbishments, whilst minimising the disturbance for residents. The fact that it allowed the rooms to be renovated in a clean and tidy manner was also a great advantage, benefiting both our staff and our residents. We would definitely use the Sigan® again.”

Maureen Shields, Facilities & Operations Manager | Shelbourne Care Home For more information please visit www.uzin.co.uk

QUICK, CLEAN RENOVATIONS WITHOUT BUSINESS CLOSURES.

• Quick, clean and easy installation.

• Businesses remain operational because of minimal disturbance and immediate use once installed.

• Saves time and money.

• Easy replacement of future flooring coverings.

• 5 year guarantee to leave no residues when removed.

• Durable and extremely reliable due to rigorous testing.

• Free advice and site recommendations.

• Solvent free and low emission.

Visit www.uzin.co.uk for more information.

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October 2018

The £110 million new University of the West of Scotland (UWS) campus at Hamilton International Technology Park developed by HFD Property Group (HFD) and designed by Mosaic Architecture + Design has opened its doors to the new student intake.

A partnership between UWS, and developers HFD, the new 235,000 sq.ft. Lanarkshire campus offers a range of specialist labs, teaching facilities and social spaces as well as a gym, and student union.

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The campus also sees the introduction of innovative learning landscapes combining formal learning environments with new interactive and technology-rich learning zones.

The new campus is one of the UK’s ‘greenest’ educational environments, with carbon neutral buildings incorporating sustainability features such as 100% renewable power, generated through a windfarm and rainwater harvesting.

The campus includes a 236-capacity auditorium and a conference space for up to 128 people. A priority has been placed on sustainability, making UWS Lanarkshire one of the UK’s greenest university campuses, powered by renewable energy from the nearby Blantyre Muir wind farm.

The three campus buildings which form the Campus are joined by a ‘Street’ which provides work and social spaces for students, staff and the local community. The buildings have been designed to adapt to modern learning techniques which rely more heavily on smart devices and open plan teaching.

Neil Haining, Director of Mosaic, said: “The new UWS Lanarkshire Campus is truly an innovative, dynamic and collaborative university campus, filled with inspiring and flexible teaching spaces and packed with new technology.

“Three separate campus buildings are joined by ‘The Street’ – a well-designed bright and airy social space which provides the ideal environment for students staff and the wider public to study, relax or socialise.”

Matt Bellshaw, Director at HFD Property Group, said “We are delighted to have completed this unique project and have enjoyed working closely with all of our partners to deliver a new home in Lanarkshire for UWS. “Seeing the property complete and in use by students is hugely rewarding, even better is the strong positive feedback from staff and students.

Unlike many developers, HFD’s role often extends beyond completion of the project, in this instance we are thrilled to continue our partnership with both UWS and Aviva into the building’s operational phase.”

October 2018 Case Study

ISG’s £70 million BTR boost for North West ISG has been appointed by build-to-rent developer Brickland to deliver two major city centre residential schemes in the North West, with an overall construction value in excess of £70 million.

gym, lounge and concierge service.

The development also includes commercial space at ground floor level. Work is due to commence in October and scheduled for completion in summer 2020.

The larger of the two projects is a circa £48 million, 363-apartment scheme set over two towers of 16 and 19 storeys in the Cornbrook area of Manchester.

ISG will also deliver a circa £24 million, nine-storey, 200-unit development in the Baltic Triangle area of Liverpool.

The Cornbrook scheme comprises one and two-bedroom units, as well as duplex and townhouse apartments. Designed to foster strong community bonds, the development includes a coworking space, a library, gym, two roof top gardens and resident lounge areas.

Both tower blocks will incorporate a slip form concrete core and traditional brick façade, with undercroft car parking and raised courtyards. The scheme includes the formation of a new treelined public avenue. Enabling works are underway with main work expected to start on site in November, with completion scheduled for autumn 2020.

Within Liverpool, ISG will deliver a nine-storey steel frame and brick clad structure, with two levels of car parking. The 200-units comprise one, two and threebedroom apartments, and residents will benefit from a landscaped upper floor terrace,

Paul Munro, regional director for ISG’s North West business, said: “This appointment showcases our capability to deliver high-value projects in our core cities as we continue to contribute to the everchanging skylines across Manchester and Liverpool. Both schemes address the region’s continuing demand for high-quality rented accommodation, alongside a real focus on creating a sense of community and place.”

Darren Leary, director at Brickland, said: “We are pleased to be working in partnership with ISG to deliver these two high profile schemes and hope that these projects will be a catalyst to further develop our relationship nationally on our wider pipeline.” www.isgplc.com

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Case Study October 2018

Workforce productivity: What makes a good GPS tracking system?

“If a GPS system helped you take on one extra job per week, and if overtime payments could be reduced by a couple of hours per week, what would your return be per employee?”

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andscape contracting is labour intensive.

With many vehicles, drivers and sites to manage, and customers spanning a wide radius, a popular tool for improving workforce productivity is GPS tracking. A good tracking system doesn’t just tell you where your vehicles are, it provides information that is directly relevant to your business operations. The following points will help you choose a system with the strongest reporting capabilities:

1. Which reports will I need to improve productivity and operating costs?

Accurate timesheets teamed with late arrival and early departure alerts will reduce undue overtime claims and ensure your customers get the hours of service that they pay for. Matt O’Conner, Managing Director of John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance advises “Quartix vehicle tracking lets you take control of your fleet, improve operational efficiency and manage costs, safety and time.”

Tracking reports also provide proof of attendance on-site, and the data is useful in response to customer queries.

2. Which reports can identify actions needed to lower fuel costs?

To help your drivers become more fuel efficient, you must know how your vehicles are being driven. Reports that include daily route logs, driving style reports with acceleration and braking metrics and geofencing alerts to flag unauthorised journeys and unwarranted use of company fuel can help. “It doesn’t happen often, but if a driver does use our vehicle at a non-agreed time, we will see that on the system,” says Julie Renshaw of John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance. Helping a driver to improve their driving style can lower fuel costs significantly, in fact by up to 25% (Frost and Sullivan 2015).

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October 2018 Case Study

3. What other fleet insights can help reduce costly overheads?

Real-time vehicle utilisation reports, often extending to ride-on equipment, ensure fewer vehicles are out of action and reduce unnecessary costs. Keeping all your fleet on the road will help to increase your capacity to service and charge customers. Some tracking systems also allow you to set up vehicle MOT, service and maintenance reminders.

One of the reasons that Worcestershire-based Whiting Landscape opted for Quartix vehicle tracking was to monitor staff remotely. With most work completed on customer premises, the company could unknowingly lose a lot of money if staff were to leave early or arrive late.

Quartix also offers the ability to identify your nearest vehicle to a postcode, so that you can best deal with requests in real-time. In one instance a John O’Conner driver had unintentionally parked a company van in an unsafe place. With this feature of the system, staff were able to quickly identify the driver and contact him about the issue.

4. How will a GPS tracking system support and help my drivers?

The contracting market is competitive, and it’s critical to keep operational costs low and ensure quotes are competitive to help the business grow.

Share these motivations with your workforce and encourage them to embrace GPS tracking by introducing incentives for exemplary driving behaviour, e.g. most improved driving style or most jobs completed on time. John O’Conner runs a staff incentive scheme, whereby the two best scoring drivers receive cash prizes each month, provided all drivers meet a certain standard.

Your drivers are also well covered when it comes to false claims about their driving or punctuality.

“Quartix vehicle tracking actually works in our drivers’ defence, it’s their personal protection in case of unfair claims”, Matt O’Conner explains.

Drivers can be given access to their own tracking data and driving scores via the Quartix mobile app. This provides immediate feedback on their daily trips and lets them take control of their own progress.

With Quartix, short-term and rolling contracts offer you optimum flexibility - should your number of vehicles change, you aren’t tied in for several years. If you have a fleet of 40+ vehicles, special rates and longer-term contracts are optional.

To learn how Quartix can help your business visit www.quartix.net, email enquiries@quartix.net, or call 01686 806 663.

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External Works & Landscaping October 2018

Home House, London

Image © Neil Kenyon @ Arki Magazine

Home House is an award winning private members club, located in Portman Square, London. Based in a series of historic Grade II listed Georgian town houses, Home House

CASE STUDY

provides outstanding facilities for its members including luxurious accommodation,

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superb restaurants and bars, a fitness suite and unique private room hire spaces.

Project Summary

Ecodek Select Club installer, the Outdoor Deck Company were commissioned to install over 220sqm of new ecodek® Heritage composite decking on Buzon support pedestals to create a large decked terrace area within the club’s private garden.

Set within the walled courtyard of the House, the garden is a real hidden gem with

Central London terrace refurbishment

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seasonal flowers, a striking raj tent, parasol tables and a champagne bar.

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Home House were looking for a durable, minimal-maintenance, slip resistant flooring with

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superior safety qualities without compromising on aesthetics for this glamorous outdoor

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space. After much consideration the carefully selected ecodek® Heritage composite deck

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boards delivered all this and more….

The new composite decked terrace is the perfect outdoor space for members to enjoy drinks and dining during the summer months.

Outdoor Deck Company

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Product & Colour ecodek® Heritage boards in Pennine Millstone ecodek® AT Grooved Ribbed Reversible Board in Pebble Grey

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Ecodek Unit 13 Abenbury Way, Wrexham Industrial Estate Wrexham LL13 9UZ UK Phone: 01978 667 840 email: enquiries@ecodek.co.uk

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Home House, London Image © Neil Kenyon @ Arki Magazine

Jessica Bardwell of Home House had this to say about the impact the new area has had on members and staff alike; ‘From Sunday BBQs, al fresco dining and early glasses of champagne, Home House members are very much enjoying our newly installed decking.

For early evenings throughout the summer, the Garden often becomes the heart of action of the House, a fabulous way to unwind and meet friends and colleagues and the newly fitted decking really sets the tone for a quality evening ahead.’

Jessica continued ‘Members and staff alike have commented on the new installation, which has proved to be slip resistant and free of gaps for ladies in stilettos and we are extremely pleased to have worked with Ecodek, who have showcased their product at a fine level in the grounds of Home House.

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October 2018

Eco-friendly decking firm Composite Prime help fight war on plastic

Composite Prime® says demand for its decking range made from the latest composite technology has soared as consumers shun plastic.

With around eight million tons of plastic polluting the earth’s oceans every year the race to protect marine life and fragile corals is growing ever more urgent every day. Playing a part in tackling this challenge is one of the key priorities for Composite Prime Ltd, a Yorkshire-based eco-friendly decking firm. Composite Prime’s concern for the environment is an ethos shared by employees who are passionately committed to tackling dangerous environmental changes both globally, and locally. This priority is reflected in the company’s work processes and the results can be seen in the composite decking range which is attracting growing interest.

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The company’s HD Deck ® Dual and HD Deck ® XS products combine Forest Stewardship Council FSC® 100% certified hardwood timber from well managed, sustainable sources and recycled plastics, seen as a crucial consideration in the current global campaign to reduce

plastic waste. Composite Prime takes great pride in its environmental credentials - using sustainable friendly materials throughout the manufacturing processes of its entire range of decking products.

socially responsible and kind to the environment, safe and child-friendly.

Not only is our slip-free composite decking comfortable to walk on barefoot, but it’s also naturally splinterfree.

ONE MILLION plastic bottles are bought EVERY MINUTE around the world — and that number will top half a TRILLION by 2021. Less than half of those bottles end up getting recycled. In the last six months alone, Composite Prime has saved the equivalent of 9,520,000 plastic milk bottles from landfill and recycled the equivalent of 121,500,000 plastic bottle caps.

“Sustainability is a byword. Both stockists and end-users have the satisfaction of knowing that they are selling and buying a product that’s great for the environment.

Starting from scratch just two years ago, Composite Prime® now has over 70 stockists nationwide and has seen business performance double in the last 12 months.

Sales director Charles Taylor says: “Our entire ethos is centred around a range of products that offer low maintenance and long life, are

“Consumers are increasingly switching to composite materials instead of plastic and as global challenges around plastic waste and the ability to plant forests to meet future timber demands increase, composite provides a sustainable and genuine alternative to timber.

“There has been extraordinary growth and very positive feedback in the last twelve months alone, which suggests there is enormous potential for expansion into other sectors.”

Doing our bit for the environment Composite Prime

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Following extensive research and testing over the past two years in the UK and Scandinavia, this year PoolLock is excited to introduce its new HeatLock Thermofoam canvas with enhanced insulation properties.

Thanks to the foamed insulation layer applied to one side of the canvas, heat transfer across the membrane is reduced by a factor of 3 when compared to standard fabrics for similar applications. HeatLock’s closed-cell foam structure ensure that PoolLock covers are not only the safest, but also the most energy-efficient available on the market.

PoolLock’s unique hydraulic-drive system means that you do not need to have any electrical components near your pool. The electrical power pack used to operate the cover and drive the two hydraulic motors can be placed as far from the pool as required. Opening and closing the pool is as easy as turning a key switch, which means that the cover (and the pool) are actually used once installed.

PoolLock safety covers provide a solid barrier between the water and surrounding area, effectively preventing any access to the water and making them the safest covers on

PoolLock Safety Covers

the market. In addition, all PoolLock covers will reduce the amount of heat, water and chemicals lost through evaporation, which means pool owners can save money on electricity and chemical usage.

PoolLock Automatic Covers offer you the safest, most convenient, most reliable and energy-efficient way to cover your pool.

With over 30 years of experience, and installations in over 20 countries, PoolLock is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of automatic safety and slatted covers for swimming pools.

PoolLock Slatted Covers

With over 30 years of experience, PoolLock is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automatic and manual safety covers, automatic slatted covers and heat pumps for swimming pools. Thousands of satisfied customers in Britain over the past 10 years bear testament to the quality, service and reliability of PoolLock products.

In 2013, PoolLock opened its first UK production facility in Gatwick, London, with installation teams that are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

The result: even better service and faster delivery times for our UK customers.

For more information on our complete range of products, please contact us at www.poollock.com

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External Works & Landscaping October 2018

At SAiGE Decking we believe that The Landscape Show is the perfect exhibition to meet existing customers, make new contacts within our vast landscaping industry as well as launch new products and showcase our existing product range.

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AiGE Longlife Decking have been supplying Composite Decking into the UK and Irish markets for the past 8 years and are proud of our reputation for providing a quality range of products at affordable prices whilst of course maintaining excellent customer service standards.

We specialise in providing our environmentally sourced Composite Decking to the Trade in both hollow and solid decking profiles and are excited to introduce you and visitors to The Landscape Show to our new Composite Fencing by SAiGE which will be available from September 2018. At SAiGE we are committed to continuous development, adding new products and fulfilling our customers’ requirements.

We are also looking at adding a dual coloured, co-extruded board to our range in 2019. We hold good stock levels within the UK of our decking ranges and are also supported by a network of stockists with additional opportunities for new stockists to join the network.

SAiGE Contemporary Decking with a Grooved Finish is one of the highest rated anti-slip composite deck boards available in the UK (without the anti-slip inserts) and is available in a choice of Hollow and Solid Decking boards in Grey, Charcoal and new for Autumn 2018 – Coffee. Our Hollow Decking (3.6m x 143mm x 23mm) with its excellent tensile strength is suitable for Light Commercial and Residential use for a variety of applications including;

garden terraces, around swimming pools, balconies, pub gardens and so much more. The Solid Decking which is the same dimensions as the hollow decking can be used alongside the hollow boards for steps, facia boards and can also be used for commercial applications for councils and hotels as well as walkways, bridges and board walks.

2017 saw the launch of SAiGE’s Rustic Decking range which is a solid decking board (3.6m x 140mm x 22mm) with a weathered effect this is ideal for those looking for a more traditional looking textured decking board but with all the advantages of SAiGE’s composite decking. The Rustic Decking is suitable for both commercial and residential use and is available in a choice of Walnut and Grey.

SAiGE works with Ryno Deck Support Systems to provide a total wood free solution, with aluminium subframe systems and adjustable pedestals and cradles. The system is clean, quick and easy to install and takes away the worry of rotting subframes.

New for Autumn 2018 is Composite Fencing by SAiGE which we are launching at the Landscape Show.

The composite fencing panel boards are available in a choice of Walnut, Grey and Charcoal and are supported by contemporary square grey aluminium posts. The fencing system is light weight and very easy to install and takes away the need for heavy gravel boards, unsightly concrete posts and fence panels which require constant maintenance.

Composite Fencing by SAiGE also has a retrofit option which means existing concrete posts can be used in conjunction with a specialist fixing solution allowing the concrete post to be used with SAiGE’s new composite fence panels. fence panels.

SAiGE Decking are exhibiting on Stand G23 at The Landscape Show and welcome the opportunity to talk Composite Products with you at the show.

For any additional information or free samples please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the SAiGE Team on 01789 721 576 or email info@saigedecking.com. More information is available on our website www.compositedecking.co.uk

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October 2018 Tools, Equipment & PPE

Keep the chill off this winter with the approved JSP Surefit™ Thermal Helmet Liner

Compatibility is key when combining PPE and this Surefit™ Thermal Helmet Liner will prevent workers from wearing incompatible and dangerous alternatives such as hoodies or beanies under their helmets.

As the colder weather sets in, JSP have the perfect answer to keeping your head warm on Construction Sites or Trackside – the Surefit™ Thermal Helmet Liner - which is fully approved to be worn with the JSP EVO® range of Safety Helmets.

Network Rail and the Track Safety Alliance identified a need for a solution for track workers who were complaining about cold heads and ears and subsequent ill health and fatigue during the harsh winter months.

They approached JSP’s Research and Development team to develop a thermal safety helmet liner that keeps the wearer’s ears and head warm, allows good hearing and works with a safety helmet.

The solution was the Surefit™ Thermal Safety Helmet Liner specially designed and fully approved to be worn with the JSP EVO® range of Safety Helmets and sized so no complicated fitting to the harness is required.

Designed to cover the entire ear for maximum comfort and warmth, it is made from stretchy material providing a nice tight fit for minimal interference and is suitable for all head sizes. The Surefit™ Thermal Helmet Liner is lightweight for all day comfort and machine washable at 30oC for hygiene purposes.

Keep your workers warm and safe - trackside and on site and specify the JSP EVO® range of Safety Helmets with the compatible Surefit™ Thermal Helmet Liner.

For further information, please contact JSP Ltd by calling +44 (0)1993 826050, by emailing uksales@jsp.co.uk or visit www.jspsafety.com.

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Tools, Equipment & PPE October 2018

Delivering faster, more accurate and comfortable measuring.

If you’re fed up with reading tapes upside down, get to grips with Fisco’s new ‘Mark-Right’ Tape. It’s designed for right-handed craftsmen and women with a blade that reads from right to left.

So measuring and and marking gets a whole lot easier and more accurate because you wont have to read the tape measure upside down and use your left hand to hold the tape in position whilst marking.

What’s more, the ‘Mark-Right’ reduces marking and cutting time for a righthanded user by 50%. Check out the video here.

Available in 5m lengths, the blade is graduated in mm and inches, is accurate to EC Class II and housed in a tough ABS case with a positive action slide lock brake, belt clip and zeroing end hook.

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Make marking easier Make marking more accurate Be more comfortable in use Will eliminate the need to reposition the workpiece for sawing • Deliver a time saving of up to 50%

www.fisco.co.uk

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Fisco’s New ‘Mark-Right’ - The ‘Time-Saving’ Tape for Right-Handed Craftsmen.

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October 2018 Tools, Equipment & PPI

It’s Time to Gear Up for Changeable Weather – with Snickers Workwear.

NEW stretch garments and body-mapping layers deliver extreme working comfort and protection –whatever the weather.

It’s hard work on site when the weather starts to get worse in the autumn.

That’s why Snickers Workwear continues to improve its working clothes with brand new weatherproof stretch Trousers and Jackets.

With great fit and superb value for money – they’ll be first choice for outside work that demands maximum comfort, mobility and protection.

The new and extended range of AllroundWork and FlexiWork jackets include waterproof and Hi-Vis garments for both men and women to keep the wearer warm, dry and visible.

Rain, drizzle, hail or snow – whatever the weather, Snickers Workwear can deliver a jacket to suit what you’re doing on site.

Getting information on the new Snickers’ Workwear autumn working clothes is easy. You can call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788, checkout the website and download a digital catalogue at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email info@snickersworkwear.co.uk

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TRACTION ENHANCING NANOTECHNOLOGY

A POSITIVE STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION In the face of some 50,000 injuries treated in NHS Accident and Emergency departments each year - all caused by slips, trips and falls, a company specialising in accident prevention methods has introduced an innovative new product which dramatically increases the traction on most flooring surfaces and is equally effective when applied to the soles of footwear.

Using an entirely new and patented nanotechnology formula within an environmentallyfriendly solution consisting of 96.8% water, millions of invisible ‘nanospikes’ per square inch are formed which give up to 200% increased traction on dry surfaces and 500% on wet, including areas where no shoes are worn such as pool sides, showers and other slippery surfaces.

Called ‘TREADSURE™’ the product can be applied quickly and easily to all solid surface areas with a minimum of interference to usual foot traffic or work environment.

All types of footwear can be treated from high-heels, office and sports shoes to work-boots to increase traction and reduce the risk of slip and fall accidents.

Commenting on the introduction of his company’s new product to the UK,

Michael Burgess, joint MD of Nottingham based Arkad Health and Safety Limited said :- “Our company’s overall policy is to help prevent injury and save lives and we believe that with TREADSURE™ we will be doing just that. Besides the obvious practical safety benefits for the individual, every business has a duty to protect employees, visitors or customers and has to meet the requirements of public liability insurance in respect of slip, trip and fall hazards. Households are also at risk from claims due to accidental injury. The use of this revolutionary traction enhancing solution will therefore do much to avoid the possibility of litigation and prevent possible life-shattering accidents.”

home and they slip and fall you could also be legally at risk.

TREADSURE™ Traction Enhancement treatment decreases the risk of slips and falls by increasing the traction of surfaces WITHOUT changing the physical properties of the treated surface. The unique nanotechnology allows the treatment of indoor and outdoor surfaces where a slip and fall hazard is present.

This can be completed in a short period of time with little interruption to the usual foot traffic, minimising downtime and loss of production.

The TREADSURE™ product is currently available direct from Arkad Health & Safety Limited in 500ml bottles at £29.99 RRP (inc.VAT) to treat up to 4 pairs of shoes, and 1 or 5 litre containers with 1 litre covering up to 130sq.ft. (POA).

Slip and fall hazards are an ever present danger in our lives. They can be disruptive to our health, families, businesses and profits. They can even be fatal. Whether you are at work or enjoying a leisure activity the risk of slipping and falling is almost always present.

Statistics show that ‘Slip and Fall’ accidents are the most common, damaging to human health, and expensive to business. It is so important to protect against slips and falls that laws are in place to ensure that every business that employs staff or has visitors to their premises protects them against slipping and falling. If you invite someone to your

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Some facts to consider: • During 2015/16 there were an estimated 20,000 slips trips and falls in the United Kingdom workplace • This resulted in an average of 7.8 days off work or nearly 1 million lost days • The cost to our society is over £800 million per year • There are over 50,000 victims of slips (same level falls) admitted to Accident and Emergency each year • Every business has a DUTY to protect their

employees, visitors or customers and MUST meet the requirements of public liability insurance in respect of slip and trip hazards • Injuries create problems for injured persons and have a devastating impact on quality of life for many families. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) created the ‘Shattered Lives‘ campaign to help reduce slip and fall incidents TREADSURE TM • Is inexpensive to treat large areas • Can be applied in high traffic areas with minimal inconvenience • Does not change or damage the physical properties of the treated surface • Is the only product available for the direct treatment of footwear to increase traction.

• Has almost no scent and does not change the appearance of the treated surface.

• Cannot create ‘trip hazards’ like some other anti-slip solutions • Is easy to apply For more information and to discuss trade distribution opportunities, visit: www.tread-sure.com email: info@tread-sure.com or call Ian Baker or Michael Burgess on 0330 333 7426

“Increasing Safety With Every Step”

October 2018

ENGEL’S ‘GALAXY’ WORKWEAR HAS UNIVERSAL APPEAL O

ne of the company’s bestselling brands, ‘Galaxy’ offers a comprehensive selection of smart and functional clothing with the emphasis as much on comfort, style and fit as it is on being protective and hardwearing; the trousers are narrower than normal, the jackets slim-cut and all garments are available in a choice of three colour combinations giving wearers a pride in their appearance and a professional image.

ENGEL WORKWEAR, the Danish company which is recognised as one of the World’s leading manufacturers of comfortable and practical workwear includes the ‘Galaxy’ range amongst its collection.

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Designed to suit every type of workplace situation the collection also consists of soft-shell and winter jackets, a comfortable fleece cardigan, bib-overall, boiler suit and shorts with fabrics made from durable, two-ply cotton/ polyester yarns; most items feature several spacious pockets and many other shared functional details such as concealed buttons and zippers, adjustable jacket cuffs and

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visibility.

Available with or without matching trousers (2290880), each incorporate many practical details giving maximum comfort, weather protection and quick and easy access to tools and personal accessories; both garments are made from 65% polyester, 35% cotton and are available in a choice of Anthracite Grey or 3 other colour combinations, in sizes XS-4XL. All Engel products are available from The Workwear Trade Centre, Milton Keynes; Telephone: 01908 561569; email: sales@wtc-workwear. co.uk and Anchor Safety, Ipswich; Telephone: 0800 328 5028; email: sales@anchorsafety.co.uk CORDURA reinforced jacket elbows.

The company also offers the Galaxy ‘Light’ range which includes the 210 g/m2 ‘Light’

work jacket (1290-880) that has a longer, pleated back for added freedom of movement and stylish reflectors on both front and back for greater

For more information visit: www.engel.eu/en/ email: Mark McBrayne at mmc@f-engel.com or telephone: +44 (0) 7933 150197

ENGEL - COOL COMFORT

STRETCHED TO THE X-TREME X-treme cool-stretch trousers and all Engel workwear available from www.wtc-workwear.co.uk and www.anchorsafety.co.uk For more information visit: www.fe.dk/en email: Mark McBrayne at mmc@f-engel.com or telephone: +44 (0) 7933 150197

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Anti-Slip GlASS RAnGE

INTERNAL USE ONLY

10mm DREAM BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 64

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 55

10mm DREAM CLEAR BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 64

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 19

INTERNAL USE ONLY

10mm ELEGANCE BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 61

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 43

10mm ELEGANCE CLEAR BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 61

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 34

• Tested To UK and European Standards • Toughened and Laminated

• Multi Laminated with Vanceva Coloured Interlays 10mm SECRET BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 62

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 51

• Can be processed, Shaped, Drilled as required

10mm TRUST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 62

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 47

• GLASS FLOORS • BRIDGES • STAIR TREADS • WALK-ON ROOFLIGHTS 10mm COMFORT BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 60

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 44

CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS

FIRMAN SANDBLAST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65

NEW PRODUCTS 2017 NEW

NEW

CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS

10mm TRAIL BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 52

FIRMAGRIT BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 71

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 68

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 59

10mm COMFORT SANDBLAST BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 65

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 61

CAN BE APPLIED TO ANY GLASS THICKNESS

AVANT GARDE BS 7976-2 Av.DRY 72

BS 7976-2 Av.WET 61

To find out more visit www.firmanglass.com Firman Glass,19 Bates Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 OJH Tel: 01708 374534 Fax: 01708 340511 Email: sales@firmanglass.com www.firmanglass.com