Construction Update - December 2014

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Bouygues wins £27m City offices contract building in the City of London.

Developer Morgan Capital Partners LLP has awarded Bouygues the contract for the 90,000 sq ft new building at 45 Cannon Street in

Bouygues UK is aiming to achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating on the project.

Planning permission for the Fletcher Priest-designed scheme was granted last year.

Morgan Sindall and US firms sign nuclear tie-up

Willmott Dixon wins Brum police HQ job

Morgan Sindall has agreed a tie-up with a US engineering group to target UK nuclear contracts.

The contractor has entered into a partnership agreement with SM Stoller Corp and Newport News Nuclear, both subsidiaries of US-based The project is scheduled to begin in January and to complete in The agreement will allow the three companies to bid together on UK nuclear projects. in nuclear waste handling and programme controls across the majority of nuclear plants in the US.

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Call to suspend work if Miller Construction pays late Rudi Klein says subcontractors hit by delayed payments resulting from Galliford Try’s takeover of Miller should put work on hold.

Any subcontractors hit by delayed payments as a result of Galliford Try’s recent takeover of Miller Construction have been urged to put work they are doing for the company on hold.

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Rudi Klein (pictured), chief executive of the Specialist

any further work for Galliford Try”, which he said should pay interest on any overdue sums.

“This kind of action is to be deplored given the serious

Galliford Try acquired Miller Construction in July and ceased processing payments to Miller’s supply chain last month during a switch over to the main group’s accounting system.

to climb out of the recession with no or little access to

In a letter to Miller subcontractors last month, seen by Building, Galliford Try informed them that the processing of invoices would be suspended for just over a fortnight from 13 November until last Friday, when it said the accounting system would be “fully functional”.

During this downtime, Miller Construction suppliers were warned that no purchase orders would be raised, invoices processed or payments made. Galliford said it would be unable to deal with payment queries or issue payments while data was being loaded on to the new system

Klein added that Galliford’s action reinforced the general case for project bank accounts, where all contractors on a project are paid from a central pot.

A Galliford Try spokesman denied that the switchover was to blame for any late payments.

He said: “The systems switchover is not a reason for any late payments and Galliford Try encourages any supplier who believes they have been inconvenienced as a result to contact their usual account manager.”

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Osborne lines up Autumn Statement housing surprise Chancellor expected to announce big reform of stamp duty alongside measures to boost North George Osborne is expected to announce a major reform of stamp duty on house purchase in today’s autumn statement.

One option being considered by ministers, according to the Financial Times, is to make the tax on house sales more progressive, easing the bill for people at the bottom of the ladder but with much heavier charges on those buying expensive homes.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s anticipated move on stamp duty follows the publication of proposals by Labour to introduce a so called ‘mansion tax’ on £2m plus expensive properties.

Osborne is also expected to announce the devolution of new powers and budgets transport links across the north of England, including the establishment of a new agency.

Stuart Watson, Yorkshire and Humberside senior partner at professional services be watching with keen interest to see if the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ is indeed the centrepiece of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement. around infrastructure, and technology and science innovation, which in the longer-term will help to increase the competitiveness of the north and, in the

medium-term, create growth opportunities for regional businesses through these projects’ supply chains. clarity and support around the next steps for HS3 and the One North transport plan, which itself is a prime example of important pan-Northern collaboration and would be welcomed by many business leaders in helping to pave the way for a better connected north.”

Council backed over mega-basement crackdown

Treasury moves to sideline housing developers

New rules restrict size of controversial underground developments.

Chief secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander lays out plans to commission new homes directly from Westminster

A crackdown on mega-basement developments in wealthy Kensington and Chelsea has won the backing of Whitehall’s Planning Inspectorate.

An inspector has backed a policy drawn up by the west London borough’s planners to curb the size of the basements, which have become popular with wealthy homeowners wanting to maximise their living space in tightly constrained neighbourhoods close to the city centre.

The government has unveiled moves in its National Infrastructure Plan to become a direct commissioner of new housing and revamp the compulsory purchase process.

Treasury chief secretary Danny Alexander launched the latest annual update of the plan this morning at the Institute of Civil Engineers, where he announced that the government is looking at directly commissioning new housing.

borough.

The new rules, which have been on the drawing board for two years, introduce strict guidelines limiting the size of basements across Kensington and Chelsea.

These stipulate that the maximum area basements can extend under a garden will be reduced from 85% to 50%, which will have to be a single space rather than separate rooms. Any new basements or extensions will generally be single storey, except for on large sites.

However basement developments under listed buildings will be subject to an outright ban.

Under this approach, which is being piloted at the Northstowe development of 10,000 new homes in Cambridgeshire, the government would directly procure new homes from contractors on public land rather than using a developer.

Alexander said that a government review of housing delivery, which is being led by Local Government Association housing spokesman Keith House, would look at how the public sector could play a more active role in the commissioning of new homes.

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Three quarters of construction SMEs plan pay rises

Government to lay out £2.3bn flood defence plans

Almost three quarters of small and medium sized construction businesses plan to give their employees a pay rise in the next 12 months, according to a new survey.

Gigures revealed by the Close Brother Business Barometer found that of 700 SME owners and managers canvassed the overwhelming majority had penned in pay rises in the new year, and a third of businesses that indicated a pay rise would do so on a company-wide basis.

Andy Sagar, national sales director for the construction division at Close Brothers Asset Finance states: “It’s encouraging that so many construction businesses appear increased pay packet.

“While on the surface this is good news for construction workers across the country, we should be aware that the Bank of England is watching pay closely, as an indicator of when the right time will be to increase interest rates.

“They’ve also warned that unless wage increases are accompanied by a rise in pressure mounts,” he added.

The Business Barometer also revealed that 78 per cent of construction business owners surveyed are optimistic about their prospects for the year ahead, with 44%

The government is to spend defence projects in the next six years, it emerged ahead of the publication of the latest version of the National Infrastructure Plan this morning.

The Treasury has released funding for projects which will protect areas vulnerable to Humber estuary, Tonbridge and Lincolnshire. The Treasury said the defences would prevent £30bn of economic damage and protect 300,000 homes.

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The 120,000 sq ft scheme will involve the refurbishment of a derelist, listed school, which will house 16% of the bedrooms, with the remaining rooms built in an adjacent six-storey new build block.

It is expected to be complete in time for the 2016-17 academic year.

Richard Simpson, managing director of property for Unite Students, said: “We are very pleased to have received planning consent for this site as our development pipeline continues to progress well. This a home for over 1,300 students.”

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SketchUp 2014 Incorporates BIM Capabilities Trimble Buildings Group have recently released SketchUp 2014, the latest version of its 3D modelling platform for architects, engineers, design and construction professionals. With “more than 30 million unique activations in the past year”, SketchUp is claimed to be the most widely used 3D modeling software in the world today. The latest incarnation of the simple tool features a new 3D Warehouse and some interesting integrations into the world of Building Information Modelling (BIM).

A Rebuilt 3D Warehouse SketchUp’s 3D Warehouse is “an online repository SketchUp 2014 sees a rebuilt warehouse making organise into collections. Perhaps most useful is the interrelation of WebGL, meaning that users can preview and orbit models in full 3D before downloading them into the software. Notably, SketchUp’s maximum size for uploadable models has also increased from 10 to 50 megabytes.

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Oxford's £500m Westgate mall wins final approved Planners pave way for construction of Crown Estate and Land Securities joint venture.

A joint venture between the Crown Estate and Land Securities has won planning permission from Oxford council for its planned £500m Westgate retail development.

The scheme won outline planning permission in March, and has now obtained full approval from Oxford council after a meeting of the city’s west area planning committee.

provide two new public squares, a landscaped walkway and new 24 hour pedestrian routes.

The scheme will entail the refurbishment of the existing Westgate centre and the redevelopment of adjacent land to the south, providing over 74,000 sq m of shops, 20,000sq m of restaurant and leisure space, and 59 homes.

It will have enough space for around 70 shops, and

The plans were developed over the last four years by four architects, Allies & Morrison, Dixon Jones Architects, Glenn Howells Architects and Panter Hudspith, with the process being overseen by Westgate masterplanners BDP.”

Bam lands £20m Sunderland college Work on the campus will be fully completed in Spring 2016 Sunderland College has appointed Bam Construction to build a £29m vocational campus in Sunderland city centre.

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The introduction of MX’s Cool Touch technology is an advanced Anti-Scald is achieved by routing the cold water along the whole length of the Mixer Valve before mixing with the hot water for the desired temperature. It’s a simple idea that works and provides added safety to the product.

Many of the new range feature fully adjustable riser rails which make them ideal for new build or replacement shower projects for residential opportunities or social housing shower replacement programmes.

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AKW expands Larenco® range to achieve optimum flexibility Independent living solutions provider AKW,

Clean and contemporary in appearance, the Larenco® Glass Screen range takes aesthetics and performance a expanded range provides an array of options to create a stylish and functional space.

The new addition of the Larenco® modular glass screen system provides greater access, more options and versatility to ensure there is a model to suit all requirements. Through

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Osborne urged to boost infrastructure spending

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Cielo has added new products to its Karim Collection, the range of designs commissioned by the Italian bathroom brand from international designer Karim Rashid.

Following his Amedeo freestanding washbasin and Tattoo shower tray, Rashid has created the Cubika Cairo-born, New York-based designer focused his creative inspiration on designing pieces with a powerful, versatile personality, taking a functional approach to their design. Cielo says the resulting products are high The manufacturer says that Cubikaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest strengths are its original design and the comfort of its ample proportions. It adds that these values ensure it very and quality which harnesses both new technology and traditional manufacturing skills in its production techniques.

Cubika includes a suspended toilet and bidet, with clean lines and large volume, along with two washbasins (120cm or 140cm) designed to be installed wall-hung or semi-recessed, featuring an elegantly organic form and a large basin.

Ceramica Cielo | www.ceramicacielo.it Created by San Francisco-based Studio Backs, the Vessel kitchen is a concept design intended to meet the needs of an urban kitchen design that makes good use of its space, with the essence of the worksurface combined with the tools above and storage below.

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ESTATUARIO with revolutionary technology, NEOLITH Digital Design (NDD).

Solid performer

QF Distribution Ltd welcomes its latest addition, NEOLITH, to its extensive portfolio.

Every so often a new material comes along that lights up the industry and brings new and exciting possibilities to kitchen design and designers. NEOLITH, which is now available in the UK by QF Distribution Ltd, is one of those products.

QF Distribution Ltd (QFD) will stock over 15 surface include solid colours and stimulating designs. Ideal for is a sintered compact surface and belongs to a new and revolutionary product category that has been designed to work with the most challenging architectural and design demands.

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use of extreme high pressure and temperature has been used to create a surface that is highly resistant to scratches, abrasions and high temperatures. Its colour is also UV protected and will not fade when in contact longevity of the product will outweigh more traditional materials on the market, it is backed up by a 15-year For more information on QFDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new range visit www.qfdistribution.co.uk, email sales@qfdistribution.co.uk or call

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French designer Philippe Starck brings his bold vision for tiles to London Capitol Designer Studio in partnership with Ceramica Sant’Agostino is launching a new ceramic tile collection by Philippe Starck at 100% Design this month. wall tiles is based on striking 3D patterns which play with surfaces, depth and extended joints to create grid formations.

Starck’s use of bold colours ranging from acid yellow, to orange and blue results in a striking look and allows for the creation of 3D colour blocking. colour blocking and bold textural statements. The product thickness ranges from 8mm for the three-dimensional joint and 12mm for the structural surface, each in two surface options – one surface is rough and the other one slightly wavy. The joints are an integral part of the tile system and can be used on all sides, three, two, one or not at all.

Capitol Designer Studio has invited West London architects Coupdeville to interpret the collection by designing a stand that showcases the product and varying options the tile system can form in the hands of a designer.

Starck, who will be appearing in London to open the 100% Design exhibition on 17 September, said: “With the Flexible Architecture collection, the tile is no longer just decoration, it becomes part of the architecture. The ugly joint used to be a problem, now the ugly joint becomes more than an advantage. It becomes a reason to exist. It is a mental game, which becomes a mental space.

“It is just the beginning of an endless potential of new creativity to serve architecture and architects.”

Ceramica Sant’Agostino | www.ceramicasantagostino.it

Karim Rashid’s latest design for Cielo is full of shapely character…

Cielo has added new products to its Karim Collection, the range of designs commissioned by the Italian bathroom brand from international designer Karim Rashid.

Following his Amedeo freestanding washbasin and Tattoo shower tray, Rashid has created the Cubika washbasins and bathroom focused his creative inspiration on designing pieces with a powerful, versatile personality, taking a functional approach to their design. suited to all kinds of settings.

The manufacturer says that Cubika’s greatest strengths are its original design and the comfort of its ample proportions. It adds that Italian style and quality which harnesses both new technology and traditional manufacturing skills in its production techniques.

Cubika includes a suspended toilet and bidet, with clean lines and large volume, along with two washbasins (120cm or 140cm) designed to be installed wall-hung or semi-recessed, featuring an elegantly organic form and a large basin.

Ceramica Cielo | www.ceramicacielo.it

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Innovative welsh house Using

tHeRMAsKiRt An innovAtive House in soutH WAles is

setting.

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nullifire launches time saving fire protection system

NUllIFIRE, ThE Uk mARkET lEADER IN PASSIvE FIRE COATINgS TEChNOlOgy, hAS DEvElOPED TwO NEw gROUND bREAkINg PRODUCTS UNDER ThE bANNER OF ThE SC900 SERIES. Unlike traditional water-based intumescent becomes weather resistant within one hour.

accidents.

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Lift and slide for

PLaytime

P C HENDERSON HElPS ImPROvE THE lEARNINg ENvIRONmENT AND PlAyTImE AT THE lOwTHER PRImARy SCHOOl

P C HendeRsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lift and sLide system has been installed in the second phase of refurbishment for Lowther Primary School, London Borough of Richmond, to help transform the facilities and complement the existing building. To meet the needs of Richmond Council, Lowther Primary School

designed an open and bright extension connected bridge.

Part of the second phase extension doubled the form entry. As part of this phase of the project,

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P C Henderson’s Lift and Slide hardware was installed helping create a dramatic entrance to the playground. The 900m2 block is comprised of four and support rooms.

P C Henderson’s Lift and Slide makes the doors operate with a simple turn of the handle. This unlocks the door, lifts the door up from its weather tight position and allows it to slide easily on the carriages with minimal friction. Once open the door can be lowered at any position and locked by moving the handle down. This simple operation combination of the multi-lock mechanism and concealed position of the carriages, excellent security. The system can hold doors up to 300kg and is available in three CE rated weather levels.

The project was registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) which scored the

ThE PROjECT wAS REgISTERED wITh ThE ConsideRate ConstRuCtoRs sCheme (CCS) whICh SCORED ThE PROCESS 36.5 OUT Of 40 fOR ITS fINAl AUDIT. was founded by the construction industry to organisation which encourages best practice through safety, environmental welfare and community care.

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Excellent further displaying the environmental considerations of the School and Borough. Phase one also achieved a Civic Trust Award, RIBA Award, and a British Construction Award for ‘Small Building Project.’

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WELSH COASTAL HOTEL

RelieS on aRMSTRonG

TO KEEP IT’S LAUNDRY RUNNING

The beauTiful TRefeddian hoTel at Aberdovey in Wales has a very apt slogan ‘Where the Mountains meet the Sea’. Set on the coast some 30 miles north of Aberystwyth it is, by any standards, remote. It has

or the sea, three self-catering units and a recently refurbished swimming pool and spa. With endless local activities including golf, cycling and rambling it is busy all through the year.

William Moeran, the hotel’s general manager, has been dealing with Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems for many years, and he says of the company, “The main reason we deal with Armstrong is that the after sales service is at least as good as their advice on new equipment, and the equipment itself. Being so remote, if we need a spare part or if something isn’t working quite right, getting an engineer here quickly can be a problem. But with Armstrong, our own maintenance people can get on the phone to their technical team who will talk them through exactly what to look for and what to do, and if a spare

part is needed it will arrive in the post next day!”

Last year Armstrong supplied two new Speed Queen 2 x 30lb stacked tumble dryers to replace equipment that was some 17 years old. These dryers make the best use of available space which, in this case, isn’t much! The hotel also has four washer extractors also supplied by Armstrong including three Huebsch LWZ17, the most recent of which was installed in 2012, and a Unimac UC30M9 installed this year.

The Trefeddian laundry handles all the towels from both the bedrooms and the pool and leisure area, and also all the kitchen items. It is operated in use seven days a week and at least seven hours a day”, Mr Moeran told us.

For further information contact Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems, Ampere Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2AE

Tel: 01635 263410 | E: enquiries@armstrong-laundry.co.uk | W: www.armstrong-laundry.co.uk

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41 Queens’ College Cambridge seleCted Cambridgeshire based, strata Panels to design and manufaCture furniture for over 100 student bed rooms.

DIRECT FROM STRATA

Furniture specifically manufactured, fit for the Queens’ College Cambridge students HElEn HEATH, Queens’ College’s Head of Housekeeping, wanted a local furniture manufacturer to come up with a solution of making bespoke contract furniture that timbers of the 1911 built Queens’ College Dokett building, as well as a more modern looking style Queens’ College Cripps Court built during the 1970s. Strata Panels based a short distance along the A14 just north of Huntingdon responded to the challenge having made student furniture for over 15 years.

“Strata’s Mark Garrood listened to the brief and produced sample pieces of furniture that met our exact criteria and at competitive prices.” - Helen

Both designs were made using European Oak veneered MDF, the furniture for the Queens’ College Dokett building had oak crafted edges that were machined to give the detail a period look and were stained dark brown to match the exposed timbers and wall panelling which gives the building its character.

Handles were sourced from India that complemented the furniture’s appearance and completed the antique look. The furniture for Queens’ College Cripps Court had 26mm thick oak veneered carcasses and was Strata produced wardrobes, desks, desk pedestals, chests of drawers, bookcases, under bed storage drawers and bedside cabinets for 43 rooms in the Queens’ College Dokett building and 64 rooms in Queens’ College Cripps Court.

Cambridgeshire’s contract joinery best kept Working closely with the college, installation time was secret – Strata Panels start of the autumn term. By working weekends and late into the nights Strata Panel’s own team of installers completed the 107 rooms in just over a week. Smaller items such as bedside cabinets and storage drawers were delivered pre-assembled, whereas the larger items were assembled in situ.

and able to meet individual requirements, yet large enough to cope with the volume roll out. Hot on the heels of completing the project at Queens’ College, Strata are now manufacturing furniture for a new student accommodation block in Central London Babis Karakoulas, The Domestic Bursar for the comprising 142 bedroom sets.

Queens’ College, on seeing the furniture after it had been installed, complimented Strata on how well the Strata Panels take pride in manufacturing for schools, colleges, universities and hotels throughout the UK Dokett building.

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George Square

refurbishment plans

approved by council

In-house refurbishment to be carried out after controversy over scrapped McAslan scheme George Square refurbishment plans drawn up by Glasgow City Council in the wake of its design competition debacle have been given the go-ahead.

City councillors approved the plans, which were drawn up to replace a £15 million John McAslan-designed scheme which was scrapped despite winning a design competition earlier this year.

Glasgow City Counci’s handling of the process is currently under investigation by public sector spending watchdog Audit Scotland, although a separate probe launched by the police into the conduct of council leader Gordon Matheson has since been dropped.

The latest, more austere, plans were prepared in-house at the council and are intended to improve the look of the square before the Commonwealth Games which are to be hosted in the city in 2014.

“A major refurbishment of the square is not possible at the moment due to the short timescale before the 2014 Commonwealth Games begin,” according to planning documents.

The approved plans involve recoating the square with a grey epoxy resin, cleaning statues and re-instating two grass beds.

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Apeer an open Doors & shut case

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panels are also highly insulated and come complete with a Q Seal warm edge improves long-term durability, energy sound transmission.

customers who opt for a bright and bold The company also uses the most that matches their interior décor. And forming part of the glazing cassette and any of these can come in a white frame. of security. Apeer doors are ‘Secure creating a much stronger bond.

Apeer composite doors feature a high as well as contemporary styles, Apeer about security, complete peace of doors are one of the most well insulated a higher level of strength and insulation compared to traditional doors. The they are fully manufactured by Apeer, vertical edge where the door meets front door or full ‘entrance system’ with All Apeer doors come with a 10-year protection by creating an internal structural guarantee. secondary seal. over and above its 12-colour standard Its toughened, triple glazed window

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TIMBER SPECIFICALLY

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Breakthrough

Sioo Wood Protection AB based in Gothenburg have produced a significant breakthrough in wood protection technology which solves the traditional problems of caring for wood.

challenge and it is a bold claim to be the and products.

Despite the wide choice, the customer very short life protection with inadequate resistance to algae and vermin attack, discolouring and splintering of the timber surface and poor protection of people, pets and the environment.

Sioo are leaders because we have approached old oil based solutions with their harmful biocides and drawn on nature to provide a wood of all types. The result is a solution that gives long life, a beautiful natural surface and is completely friendly to people and the environment.

Siooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural ingredients centred around the mineral silicon combine to quickly protect wood of all species, enhancing both appearance and performance.

Sioo has been specified in Scandinavia by world leading

architects and end users for a decade because of its unique combination of advantages, particularly its sustainability and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Now being specified and used in the UK by architects, constructors and end users, particularly for cladding and decking applications, the strength of the Sioo product in giving: long life protection against the formation of algae, fungus, spore and rot, discolouring and splintering of the timber surface and poor ultimate protection of people, animals and the environment, is being seen and sought after. Sioo treated timber is beautiful to look at and it gets brighter, not darker, with age.

Siooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s versatility allows for factory finishing or onsite application, protecting new wood or rejuvenating damaged wood back to health.

Over the life cycle Sioo Wood Protection is a highly economical investment and lower cost than conventional treatments.

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For Sioo Wood Protection Sioo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leaders in Wood Protection

Sioo gives wood beauty and durability with minimum effort Sioo Wood Protection AB are based in Gothenburg, Sweden. They are the developers of a break through wood protection process using silicon technology providing a unique combination of benefits for the care of timber. The Sioo products are in wide spread use across Scandinavia for all types of timber.

The Sioo treatment is totally environmentally friendly and provides a beautiful smooth natural finish, strengthens the surface fibres, kills and prevents algae formation and insect attack, retards water and provides long life.

The Sioo products are being specified by architects and customers across the UK.

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THE FUTUre OF WOOd

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TOLD YOU SO

Roofing Specialists Fighting Back ThE ONgOINg PRICE wAR IN mETAl ROOfINg hAS ThE mARkETPlACE UNDERSIEgE fROm CONTRACTORS TRyINg TO wIN PROjECT by UNDERCUTTINg PRICES

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51 The ongoing pRice waR in meTal Roofing has the marketplace continuing under siege from contractors trying to win projects by heavily undercutting prices to clients that have been persuaded the bottom line is all that matters.

Victims in this downward spiral of price versus that know the cost of doing a job properly and yet are constantly under pressure to take short cuts in order to “win” work.

An increasing number of specialists are however now turning away from this “work at any price” nightmare scenario and refusing to compromise their standards.

shunned them and went for the cheapest price option are now actively seeking them out to go on site and put right all the problems that have been caused in the interim by their “lowest

The irony is FTMRC members have often been involved with tendering for the work in the initial stages and had warned the client / architect that the job simply could not be done correctly at some of the price levels that were being quoted. As a result of these warnings going unheeded the clients face (often considerable) further costs to put right a job that should have been temptation to put “I told you so” at the end of the remedial works inspection report.

FTMRC commitment to quality standards extends beyond a responsibility to its membership.

There is also a commitment to training the next generation of metal roofers and the Federation has worked closely with its manufacturing associates (which include most of the major European producers) to develop a progressive hard metals training facility in Kent.

To back this up the Federation has designed and

The penny is gradually starting to drop that as

to properly address UK design and installation issues

cheapest price today could well be causing problems tomorrow and there is no substitute for the long term value for money provided by an experienced expert.

detailing. for their products if installed by FTMRC members and the Federation is currently examining the parameters

expertise lies in the design and installation of Federation..

The growing authority of the Federation was much has quality standards as its watchword.

The FTMRC takes its responsibilities to the sector much further than just a contractor “club” and has been at the forefront of a number of initiatives designed to raise the standards of traditional metal roof design and installation.

For a start it requires potential members to put forward projects for vetting which will be inspected at roof level by an experienced member of the FTMRC Council. Even be vetted continues on a regular basis and anyone failing to maintain the standards required has their membership withdrawn.

The Federation can therefore recommend its members

cards are in the process of being issued.

There is a growing recognition: out and installed by someone with the appropriate expertise and experience provides much better value for money in the long term.

That some simply do not have enough knowledge or large a project may be.

installation of a traditional metal roof and there is an increasing trend of members being asked to go back to site to investigate and put right problems caused by a

That sometimes lowest price should be taken as a

practical experience were simply not good enough.

Don’t say we didn’t tell you.

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Second council backs Heatherwick's garden bridge Opponents accuse Westminster council of ‘hypocrisy’ Westminster council has given the green light to Heatherwick Studios’ garden bridge across the Thames in London.

The decision follows Lambeth’s consent last month, clearing the way for the structure since mayor Boris Johnson’s approval is all-but guaranteed.

The Garden Bridge Trust also announced that three contractors have been shortlisted for the next stage of procurement - but approval from the Mayor of London. Construction could begin as early as the end of next year.

Critics of the scheme have branded it a “luvvies’ folly” and questioned why the taxpayer is stumping up for more than £60 million of its £175 million cost.

Anti-bridge campaign group Thames Central Open Space accused Westminster of hypocrisy given its crusade against schemes, views.

A spokeswoman said: “The opportunity to walk across London

Earlier this week Building reported the bridge would have been thrown out by Westminster if it was a private development – but instead recommended it be approved because it is a “public facility”.

The planners’ report said: “It is considered that there can be to established views of importance, including designated LVMF [London View Management Framework] views.

“It is also clear that if this proposal was for a private commercial development of this height and size, the harm to these views would be considered unacceptable and the application refused.

However, this proposal is for a public facility, or at least one that will be open to the public for the majority of the time. The public to enjoy new river views.”

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harm the bridge would do to the Thames and its protected views – not to mention the thousands of other worthy projects that could do with public investment.”

The bridge will be shut for six hours a day while the trust has asked groups of eight or more let it know they will be planning to visit the bridge ahead of their arrival.

Paul Morrell, deputy chairman of the Garden Bridge Trust, said: “Today marks a major step forward for the garden bridge. Now that we have received planning consent on both sides of the river, we really look forward to the next step in the garden bridge‘s journey, which is building momentum by the day. The trust is committed to creating a magical new green space for London and will ensure that it creates an enjoyable visitor experience for all.”

Government relaxes affordable homes rules on small sites Housing associations warn that poorest will lose out New rules that mean developers of small schemes will ‘hammer blow’ for those in the greatest housing need, social landlords have warned.

The government announced on Monday that developers of schemes of 10 homes or fewer will no longer be required to ensure that a proportion is earmarked for low cost housing.

The new exemptions will not apply in designated rural areas, where the vast bulk of new housing is delivered on small plots. But they will apply to self-build homes, extensions and annexes.

Announcing the decision, Eric Pickles, secretary of state for communities and local government (pictured), branded the charges as a ‘stealth tax’ on new housing. He estimated that the relaxation of existing requirements will save, on average, £15,000 in section 106 charges per dwelling in England.

Pickles said: “This will also be a massive boost to the self-build and custom-build sector. Overnight in many parts of England, it will be cheaper to build an extension, a family annex or just build your own home. Our long-term economic plan is helping hard-working people.”

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CONSTRUCTION UPDATE - Tools

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CUT SCAFFOLDING

COSTS

WITH EASY-DEC

EASI-DEC, ThE wORkINg AT hEIghT SAfETy SPECIAlIST, hAS DEvElOPED AN ONlINE COST SAvINg CAlCUlATOR TO PROvIDE CONTRACTORS AND INSTAllERS wITh AN EffECTIvE wAy Of wORkINg OUT ThE fINANCIAl bENEfITS Of USINg AN EASI-DEC ROOflINE PlATfORm SySTEm AS AN AlTERNATIvE TO SCAffOlDINg. THE SImpLE TOOL compares project time

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SCAffOlDINg VS ROOflINE

ThE ROOflINE SySTEm ENSURES safe access up To roof level AND IS IDEAl fOR gUTTER mAINTENANCE, ROOfINg REPAIRS...

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from humble Beginnings

CElEbRATE 30 yEARS Of CONTINUED TOP ClASS SERvICE! In The early days of 1984, from a wooden shed in the rear garden of a Yorkshire Stone Mill House in Ossett, West Yorkshire saw the beginnings of a small company with high aspirations, ambition and desire. The two Directors Paul Finney and Tim Long decided to combine their skills to create a specialist survey equipment hire company and build a reputation for unrivalled customer service, a philosophy that has never waned in the last 3 decades.

Now celebrating 30 years in business, Zenith’s ethos continues to run through the spine of the company, now survey and safety equipment throughout the UK, Ireland and overseas for sale, hire, service, repair and calibration.

Zenith are proud to be one of the country’s largest fully authorised Leica Geosystems distribution and service partners.

With an ever growing extensive, modern Hire Fleet Zenith genuine accessories from manufacturers such as Leica Geosystems, Radiodetection, BW Honeywell and many other leading suppliers. Zenith’s own extremely popular Datum Survey Product range is the chosen brand for many of the UK’s largest multi-national trade and DIY chains.

Zenith are a company committed to constantly adapting to the ever changing markets, for example expanding our fast growing specialist Safety Division to meet the increased demand within the construction industry. Never resting on

our laurels, Zenith constantly strive to improve our Hire technology.

Zenith’s recent re-branding with a modernised company logo and a new website launching soon, we aim to stay of the company. Our external sales team cover the whole of the UK allowing representative visits that provide a one to one personal service with a single point of contact that Zenith’s mission statement is quite simply customer service, to maintain the enviable reputation we have created between ourselves and our customers over the last 30 years. The Zenith Group now have branches based in Ossett, Manchester, Lincoln, Middlesbrough, Kent, Glasgow and Edinburgh, all featuring Sales, Hire and Service departments with Factory Trained Technicians, Area Representatives and Van Sales Operatives.

Zenith Survey Equipment Limited, with 30 years’ experience serving our customers, now looking to serve for the next three decades and beyond.

www.zenithsurvey.co.uk

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ProShield™ Provides the Solution When Burgin Conservatories & Orangeries faced a problematic conservatory installation after the wettest winter on record - Rapierstar Protect ProShield™ came to the rescue.

The gable end PVCu framed conservatory was constructed in the garden of a three story town is part of a terrace and is constructed of concrete block type masonry, which on testing along with the mortar joints, demonstrated high water absorption characteristics.

The conservatory was built with cavity tray and vertical DPCs as you would expect in such an exposed area but the property still became susceptible to moisture patches within the conservatory. After checks to ensure no water was penetrating because of building faults, it emerged that penetrating rain was tracking outward to the plastered wall area inside the new conservatory.

ProShield™ XT Cream was applied to the full extent of the rear wall area, around and above the conservatory. Unlike water repellent surface coatings or physical building additions, ProShield™ treatments penetrate deeply, combining at the molecular level with the structure. This creates a strong bond and when cured is invisible to the naked eye, retaining the look of the original brick.

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of the wall structure. By bonding at a deep molecular level, ProShield™ provides maximum resistance to UV attack. High resistance to alkalis degradation also means that you can have a water repellent building surface lasting 20-30 years between repeat applications.

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ProShield actively impregnates and bonds to mineral surfaces such as brick, stone and concrete. By creating a strong but invisible protective surface, water is repelled, protecting against rain penetration, dirt, algae, pollution, oil and other surface contaminates with a ‘lotus effect’ self cleaning action.

ProShield masonry protection treatment Before After not only protects, but Treatment Treatment actively maintains original colour and look of building structures whilst allowing masonry to breathe naturally.

ProShield Increases thermal efficiency of structures giving energy saving benefits in dwelling space heating.

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Introducing the Lloyds Buffalo Turbine Monsoon

Harmful dust from demolition sites can create potential health hazards for workers and the surrounding neighbourhood. Dust can originate from roadways, material handling, building demolition, concrete crushing, asbestos abatement and on-site recycling to name just a few sources. With air quality a primary health and environmental concern, many government agencies and local authorities enforce clean air regulations.

controlling and suppressing dust, odour and smoke

Atomizing Nozzle resulting in a powerful, cost is one of the best methods for controlling and suppressing dust. By creating a wall of micron size atomized water droplets, fugitive airborne dust and smoke particles instantly bond to it, then become heavier and drop to the ground. any dust, eliminate residual pollutants, leaving a clean, breathable atmosphere. lower health risk and help maintain environmental compliance at your work site.

Features include: Heavy duty construction.

Lightweight and compact. petrol, diesel, PTO and hydraulic. for dust, smoke and odour control. mist water volumes from less than one gallon (5 Litres) per minute up to 25 gallons (125 Litres) per minute.

revolutionised the debris blower industry.â&#x20AC;? said

hydraulic models can be used as a debris blower for job site clean-up.

Turbine Blowers still hold fast today with superior manufacturing standards and an on-going commitment to quality and service.â&#x20AC;?

For more information contact Lloyds & Co Letchworth Limited Tel: +44 (0) 1462 683031 E-mail: sales@lloydsandco.com Web: www.lloydsandco.com

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A wipe clean will leave it like new and even grease, oils The PrimaPorcelain range is stain, scratch and slip solution to make the most of new extensions, open out

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CODE 5 ConCrerete CONCRETE SUPPlIED by HANSON HAS bEEN USED AS THE PRINCIPAl bUIlDINg mATERIAl IN AN AwARD wINNINg CODE 5 HOmE IN gOwER, SOUTH wAlES. PAUl lACEy, HANSON HEAD Of mARkETINg AND SUSTAINAbIlITy, REvIEwS HOw INCORPORATINg REgEN IN THE mIx HElPED THE bUIlDINg SURPASS ITS SUSTAINAbIlITy TARgETS.

“Stormy CaStLe repLaCeD an exiSting houSe on an elevated site near the remains of a Celtic hill fort. Fundamental to its design was the client’s desire for a low energy, low maintenance new home with a high ‘Code for Sustainable Homes’ level.

When considering the most suitable building material Loyn & Co Architects concluded that concrete was the most appropriate choice due to its longevity, low maintenance and aesthetic qualities as well as because it is widely used in local agricultural buildings.

The initial high carbon input of using concrete is recovered over the building’s lifetime due to its durability and thermal mass qualities.

The carbon input was also greatly reduced by the use of Regen, which CO2 emissions.

In total Hanson supplied over 700m3 concrete, containing 50 per cent Regen as well as locally sourced aggregates. Regen is a ground granulated blastfurnace slag, a by-product of iron-making. Its manufacture requires considerably less energy and produces around one tenth of the CO2 emissions associated with Portland cement.

It also requires no mineral extraction and prevents thousands of Replacing one tonne of Portland cement with one tonne of Regen in concrete reduces the embodied CO2 by around 850kg. At Stormy Castle, using Hanson concrete with Regen saved 98 tonnes of 51.7 years of electricity usage in the average home.

The addition of Regen also helps improve the durability of the chemical make-up to ordinary cement providing an inherent ability to reduce the permeability of the concrete through secondary hydration.

The house, which was built by Dawnus Construction, has surpassed all its sustainability targets. In addition to achieving Code Level 5, it 100 score.

It uses concrete’s inherent thermal mass to create a highly insulated building fabric and combines this with a number of technological solutions to achieve its credentials. The result is a building which had a Target Emission Rate of 22.55kg/m2 but delivered an Actual Building Emissions Rate of -0.46kg/m2.”

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RICS BIM Conference 2015 Delivering efficiencies and cost savings throughout the project’s lifecycle 12 February 2015, etc Venues, London The benefits BIM delivers throughout a project’s life cycle and the cost savings are substantial. However a considerable cultural shift is required if BIM is to be properly implemented across the built environment, ahead of the Government’s 2016 deadline for its use on all centrally procured public sector projects.

Returning for the 4th year, this conference will provide you with clear guidance from experts on how BIM is used in projects, in various sectors, and their experiences of implementing BIM in practice.

2015 highlights include: Keynote presentation on delivery of Level 2 BIM across projects while also identifying lessons learned and embedding best practice for future projects 2

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