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CONTENTS 14 Refurb & Developer Update - December 2019

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East Dunbartonshire sets out plans for new leisure centre East Dunbartonshire Council is to host a series of events over the next few weeks to unveil its plans for the £40.9m redevelopment of Allander Leisure Centre.

The council is aiming to redevelop the Bearsden site as a new sports and leisure facility, with additional plans to incorporate services for adults with learning disabilities.

People will be able to find out more information about proposals for the new facility, ahead of a planning application being submitted. There will also be an opportunity to submit comments and feedback - at the events and afterwards.

Councillor Andrew Polson, joint council leader, said, “A redeveloped Allander facility has been a long-cherished dream in East Dunbartonshire. It has been a complex process to try to balance developer-update.co.uk

views and requests in relation to the new Allander, while ensuring value for money, and I am delighted that the project is moving forward.”

• services to support adults with a learning disability within the centre – moved from the Kelvinbank Resource Centre.

Work has been carried out with partners including East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust and East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

At its meeting on 26 September, the Council agreed to include the re-provisioned Kelvinbank within the Allander project. The estimated total cost of the project is £40.9m.

The Allander project includes proposals for: • a larger swimming pool, games hall, gym, cafe and changing facilities; • improved football and tennis facilities;

The drop-in sessions on the proposals are being held at the leisure centre on Tuesday 26th November (noon-7pm) Saturday 30th November (11am-3pm) and Thursday 5th December (noon7pm). Material from the exhibition events will be available on the Council website from 5th December.

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Cavanna Homes Unveils New Show Home The Westcountry’s award-winning Cavanna Homes, has opened its latest show home in the West Devon market town of Tavistock with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by the town’s Mayor.

Councillor Anne Johnson, was joined

by Cavanna Homes’ Head of Sales Paul Furner for the opening of the show home at Broadleigh Park, a development of 148 new open market and affordable homes, just off the New Launceston Road and set alongside public open space with a children’s play park.

The new homes scheme will contribute nearly £850,000 towards local community improvements including funding for a new primary school, new sports facilities and an improved bus service.

Cllr Johnson said: “We are very pleased to see this development is offering a good range of houses in a great location on the edge of town and that the community contributions will go towards public transport as well as other essential improvements to benefit local people.”

Broadleigh Park is just a mile from Tavistock’s vibrant town centre with its range of independent and high street shops as well as the local pannier market. Three supermarkets

are a short drive away, with a local hospital, two doctors’ surgeries, a post office, leisure facilities, and a primary and secondary school close by.

The ‘Corndon’ style show home is a four-bedroom detached family home, featuring a spacious lounge, an open plan kitchen / dining room, a utility room, a large garden and a garage plus parking.

Cavanna Homes offer a number of buying schemes which provide practical and financial assistance, including Part-Exchange and Move Assist. The firm has also introduced a sale and leaseback scheme enabling home-seekers to purchase one of Cavanna’s show homes and lease it back to the firm for the duration of use.

Karen Heywood, Sales Manager said: “Our new homes have sparked a lot of interest and we’ve already secured seven off-plan reservations before the show home opening, all of which have so far been from local people.

Paul Furner said: “We’ve built a strong reputation for ‘building brilliance’ and high-quality new homes, which has recently been recognised at the national Housebuilder Awards where we were very proud to have been named ‘Medium Housebuilder of the Year’.

“At this time of year, people are very attracted to the energy efficiency of our new homes which come with the latest heating systems, excellent wall and loft insulation, and double glazing.

“We take great pride in the homes that we build, and we can’t wait to show people around our beautifully designed show home and our selection of family homes coming soon in Tavistock.”

“Our excellent range of house styles means we’re confident there’s something for everyone, so anyone looking to move to this brilliant location should come and visit soon.”

Current prices start at £234,000 for a three-bedroom, semi-detached Bracken with parking.

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Large Mass-Timber Building Opens at University of Arkansas Gone are the days of cramped, concrete cell–style dorm living—at the University of Arkansas, at least.

At the beginning of the fall 2019 semester, students moved into Adohi Hall, a new, $79 million, 200,000 square-foot residence hall and living learning community, designed by Boston-based Leers Weinzapfel Associates in collaboration with St. Louis–based Mackey Mitchell Architects, Philadelphia’s OLIN, and the local Arkansian Modus Studio.

The two-volume-timber complex, which covers four acres on the Fayetteville, Arkansas campus, is the university’s largest and newest residence hall, with the capacity to house 708 students.

Clad in aluminum panels with generous glazing, Adohi hall contrasts with older, Collegiate Gothic–style buildings on the campus, and its form challenges norms. “The mass timber design reimagines the traditional notion of campus housing as a building on a quad lawn,” Leers Weinzapfel Associates principal Tom Chung tells RECORD, instead channeling “a cabin in the woods, where building and landscape are woven together.” The architects used timber, a renewable resource with low embodied carbon, as “an example of a new sustainable way of building our developer-update.co.uk

campuses,” says Chung. Sustainablysourced European spruce, pine, and fir trees make up the structure, with local cypress bringing warmth to interior detailing.

In addition to housing undergraduates, Adohi—named for the Cherokee word meaning “woods”—is also used to bring like-minded students studying architecture, design, and the arts together under one roof, encouraging

a sense of community. Shared student rooms (2-person with a private bath, or pods for 12 to 16 with a communal bath and living room) are spread across four floors of the two buildings. Lounges, kitchens, and study rooms are sprinkled throughout the complex. And on the ground floor, a glass-walled common space (complete with several studios for art and music) connects the two L- and U-shaped volumes.

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Eco-friendly building materials set to be big in 2020 revealed Bamboo, straw bales and timbercrete are among the ‘eco-friendly’ building materials that will increasingly be used in construction projects next year, according to a recent survey.

Sell House Fast asked 582 architects, engineers and construction (AEC) professionals to identify the ecofriendly building materials they expect will increasingly be used in the construction of both commercial and non-commercial property developments in 2020.

The majority of those surveyed (74%) believe there will be an increase in the use of bamboo over the course of 2020, while 69% expected to see straw bales increasingly incorporated in property development projects.

The use of timbercrete, a mix of sawdust and concrete, is expected to increase by 61% if the AEC professionals surveyed.

increase in the use of recycled composite material, Ferrock; 44% expect to see an increase in the use of the bio-composite, hempcrete; and 38% expect to see an increase in the use of cork.

Robby du Toit, managing director of Sell House Fast, said: “The property industry is more eco-conscious than ever before. This has led to a surge

in the innovation and development of eco-friendly building materials.

As professionals become better acquainted with the properties and benefits of different eco-friendly building materials, their adoption rate in construction projects can expect to see a positive increase. This research certainly highlights the eco-friendly building materials that will have a big impact in 2020.”

In addition, 56% expect to see an increase in the use of recycled plastics; 47% expect to see an

RMD introduces new high-rise safety screen RMD Kwikform has developed a new high-rise safety screen solution to shroud tall buildings under construction.

Ascent 200 is described as “the next generation of debris protection”. It has a double-height cantilever design, an advanced hydraulic climbing system, and a stronger mast that enables it to be erected at a single depth. As less material is needed, it is designed to be easier to transport and erect.

Additional cladding options include corrugated perforated profiled steel sheeting, a fixed and sliding mesh panel that can be adjusted in situ, and regular plastic sheeting. The new system also has the ability to provide fully sealed enclosures on angled facades of up to 10 degrees.

Ian Fryer, RMD Kwikform’s divisional product innovation manager, said: “Prior to commencing the design of Ascent 200, we spoke to our customers about some of the challenges faced when

constructing high-rise buildings. The core challenge was around health and safety; not only for site teams but for the general public.

“With the new Ascent 200, we have delivered the highest level of manufacturing specification and design to ensure maximum debris sealing around the site perimeter. Another feature of the Ascent 200 is the slab jaw brackets that have been specifically designed for the new system. Once opened, the jaws allow for the screens to be removed without having to lift the system up the building. Ultimately, this reduces the crane height, and overall usage of cranes, in order to exit the solution.

“One of the other key points that was raised by our customers was around efficiency. It was vital that we provided

a solution to our customers that could be transported, assembled and climbed with ease without impacting other areas of development on the project, or indeed, the surrounding locations outside of the site.

“Finally, what the Ascent 200 embodies is complete flexibility with the ability to accommodate complex building shapes.

This is where the multiple screen options were developed. Each option delivers the highest levels of protection and sealant, but it gives the customer more choice depending on the project and the shape of the building.”

RMD Kwikform has also designed a range of ancillary components for Ascent 200, including containment and debris seal accessories, main slab anchors, edge seals and access platforms.

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08 Editors Choice OPEN AND SHUT CASE… Innervision® steel-framed sliding doors from Crittall add a further dimension to interiors Creating a seamless transition between rooms, by opening or closing space is now possible with sliding doors from Crittall’s range of Innervision interior screens.

These bright, beautifully crafted walls of glazing will complement timeless styles of period property or contemporary homes.

On-trend, open plan living takes on a different dimension by partitioning open interior areas to create contemporary zones with steelframed single or double sliding doors,

without compromising light or space.

Available in a variety of options, Innervision screens and doors are designed with modern living in mind, giving a sense of space, light and understated beauty, with clean lines and subtle detailing. The sliding doors feature concealed running gear to provide a sleek finish.

Gliding gently Light-in-weight, and with a soft-close feature and floor tracks, they are so easy to use, gliding effortlessly on opening and closing. These interior sliding doors offer wider opening areas than more intrusive hinged doors, maximising use of inside room space, particularly where it may be limited.

Elegantly slender, the slim steel framing is unobtrusive - the distinguishedlooking installation makes a wonderful talking point.

Natural illumination inside is increased, while enhanced acoustic properties ensure privacy and reduced noise levels.

Fully compatible with other Innervision products, the sliding door option features a secure latch-able configuration. They are available with a wide range of handle styles and brass finishes.

Ideal solution Unmatched by other materials, these long-lasting slimline sliding doors look like traditional Crittall windows, providing minimalist retro-looks with a contemporary twist - and larger expanses of glass than others in the marketplace.

Cleverly dividing space without impeding light, they are the ideal solution, whether for an extension with dramatic steel-framed glazed screen forming a brighter space for a living room, a light-filled area off the kitchen, or a partition from bathroom to bedroom.

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EHC LAUNCH THE NEW ASTRO ELECTRIC COMBI BOILER he Electric Heating Company is one of the UK’s most progressive and innovative T electric central heating companies. With years of experience selling and installing electric heating products and systems, the personnel at EHC always put the customer first. From initial enquiry to completed order we believe in focussing our attentions on customer care.

We are renowned for our range of Electric Heating Solutions, and we have now expanded our range to include the Fusion Astro Electric Combination Boiler. This Electric Combi Boiler provides a very cost effective alternative to electric storage heating, oil, solid fuel or LPG systems. It is the perfect solution to properties with no access to mains gas supply and homes which have gas boiler restrictions e.g. listed buildings and bed-sit sleeping areas. Not only is the Electric Boiler the ideal choice for wet central heating but is also suited to Underfloor Heating..

The Electric Boiler outputs are 12kW & 14.4kW Single Phase, and 18kW & 24kW Three Phase. The operating temperatures of the boiler can be adjusted using the easy to use Control Panel which boasts a LED display – the temperature outputs range from 30oC-60oC (Hot Water) and 30oC-80oC (Heating).

With superior performance and reliability, the Fusion Astro Electric Combi Boiler provides on demand and instantaneous domestic hot water. They are suitable for small Properties that have a Shower and Hot Water outlets for sinks. In homes with larger hot water requirements, it can be combined with a hot water storage cylinder via an ‘S’ Plan configuration.

If 3Phase Electricity is available our 18 & 24Kw Astro Boilers would have sufficient flow rates to fill a Bath in a suitable timescale.

Consumption of the Astro Boiler is highly efficient, due to its superior inner design. With no flue requirement the Electric Combi Boiler rapidly provides Heating and Domestic Hot Water.

Incorporating the latest technology, the Fusion Astro Combi Boiler provides complete peace of mind for reliability, performance and safety.

• No Flue Required • No fumes or risk of explosion • 100% Efficient • Economic Running Costs • Virtually Silent in operation (32Db) • Can provide heating only or central heating & hot water

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We also offer a comprehensive range of Electric Boiler and Cylinder packages designed to be affordable and bespoke to your requirements. If you are unsure of the Model and Output you require please feel free to contact our Sales Team on 01698 820533 or visit www.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk developer-update.co.uk

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Gardening trends to inspire you in 2020

Garden trends have changed drastically over the past decade as people change the way they use their gardens and look to become eco-friendlier at the same time. Creating a practical space which is easy to maintain and comfortable to use can be a daunting task, but with a little planning and preparation, you can create an up-to-date and modern garden which will add that wow factor to your property.

From plants, flowers and shrubs, to creating designated areas and secluded spaces in the garden, specialists Oeco Garden Rooms give us some of their top gardening predictions on what will be trending in 2020 so that you can create the perfect space for you and your family. developer-update.co.uk

Creating designated garden areas The ultimate goal when planning any garden is to create a flexible space which has the right combination between plants, flowers and foliage, and inviting spaces in which to relax, unwind and entertain in. Designating specific areas of the garden is a great way of creating comfortable areas to entertain in as well as space for the family to play and have fun.

13 Establishing boundaries between different areas can be achieved by planting simple borders, installing a patio or decking area, or building a fence to create secluded areas for reading, relaxing and even al fresco dining.

Investing in high-quality garden furniture If there is one place to invest in the garden, then it is in your garden furniture. Cheap garden furniture will weather and fade a lot faster than highquality products, and with the majority of us cutting down on waste and being more economical with our money there has been a resurgence of people investing in high quality and handmade garden furniture that is designed to last.

Rattan furniture is one of the top choices when it comes to high-quality garden furniture and with good reason.

Rattan is strong and durable, able to withstand the changing seasons and is available in a number of different colours and styles to suit any garden.

Rattan furniture is also ideal for casual seating areas and alfresco dining.

Another popular choice for garden furniture is solid wood furniture; these will generally need a little bit of maintenance to keep them looking new,

but in turn, will last for many years. Wooden furniture makes a style statement in the garden and creates a sense of luxury and extravagance, but be sure to buy sustainably sourced or reclaimed wooden furniture for peace of mind.

Planting native flowers, plants and shrubs There has been a big shift in the types of flowers, plants and shrubs gardeners’ plant in their gardens. In years gone by people planted flowers, shrubs and borders to create colourful collages without much thought to the environment or local wildlife.

That has all changed over the past few years as gardeners continue to make a conscious effort to use native plants and local resources to create gardens that closely mimic the nature around them. Perennials such as the Pasque flower and Bellflower create pops of colour, while Primrose blooms with pale yellow flowers in the Spring. Wildflowers such as Corncockle, Pyramidal orchid and Harebells add a natural touch while creating an ecosystem for local wildlife to live and thrive.

A trend in organic gardening will become popular over the next few years too as gardeners learn about the benefits of ‘going organic’. From healthier soil, stronger and bigger plants and greener lawns, to robust ecosystems of minibeasts, birds and other wildlife, organic gardening is at the forefront of reversing the damage done by decades of chemical and pesticide use.

There are other ways of attracting local wildlife to your garden too, including adding a birdbath or pond, leaving a small area of your garden to overgrow for shelter and food, and by planting pollinator-friendly flowers.

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SAiGE Longlife Decking Ltd provide the highest quality composite decking, fencing, gates and balustrades to both residential and commercial projects.

Quality is the focus of everything we do at SAiGE. All of our products are 100% quality inspected for colour, strength and dimensions.

The composite materials used to create the decking and fencing boards (95% of which is recycled) are fully mixed meaning there are no white flecks or points of weakness within the boards. SAiGE also have our composite boards tested by independent, world renowned testers SGS (test reports are available on our website). Our decking is one of the UK’s market leaders in terms of its tensile strength and anti-slip results. SAiGE fencing has undergone aggressive testing for wind resistance and passes gale force 10 testing confirming its excellent strength and durability. developer-update.co.uk

There are a variety of benefits to using SAiGE composite products including: low maintenance, splinter free, easy installation and they are environmentally responsible being made from 95% recycled materials (50% recycled wood fibers & 45% recycled plastics).

SAiGE Composite Decking: As an overview SAiGE have 2 ranges of composite decking available: our contemporary range available in a choice of hollow (for residential and light commercial use) or solid boards (for commercial projects as well as steps) in 3 colours (grey, charcoal & coffee) and our solid rustic decking range which offers a more traditional weathered look is available in a choice of grey & walnut and is suitable for both commercial and residential projects.

For a complete wood free solution we also supply aluminium subframe systems they are lightweight and easy to install making them ideal for commercial applications and

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Overview of Products SAiGE Contemporary Decking- available in a choice of hollow or solid boards

particularly for balcony and roof terrace projects. SAiGE offer a range of different heights as well as adjustable and fixed head pedestals, self levelling heads and joist cradles.

Composite Fences, Gates & Balustrades by SAiGE: Composite fences by SAiGE provide an innovative solution, the fencing system can be adapted to give a variety of heights and designs depending on the projects specifications. Both the fencing and balustrades are made up of aluminum posts and handrails finished in a powder coated anthracite grey colour with composite fence boards and spindles available in grey, charcoal & coffee to match the contemporary decking range. The fence system also incorporates a lockable gate. The balustrade has been especially designed so there are no visible fixings creating a sleek modern finish (patent pending).

This brand-new fencing system offers a long-lasting durable fencing solution without the maintenance requirements of traditional fencing. SAiGE Composite Products will outlive traditional timber alternatives.

How to Specify SAiGE Products?

SAiGE Composite products are listed on RIBA Product Selector and accessible through NBS Plus making specifying SAiGE even easier than before. In addition to this all our test reports are listed on the SAiGE website and available for download. SAiGE is supported by a network of distributors throughout the UK and Ireland as well as an approved installer network.

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COLOURS: Charcoal, Grey & Coffee FINISHES: Mid Groove & Deep Grained Reverse DIMENSIONS: 3.6m (L) x 143mm (W) x 23mm (D) Solid boards are fixed with stainless steel colour coded screws and hollow boards are fixed with a hidden clip fixing system.

SAiGE Rustic Decking- solid boards COLOURS: Anthracite Grey & Walnut FINISHES: Weathered effect decking board DIMENSIONS: 3.6m (L) x 140mm (W) x 22mm (D) Fixed with stainless steel colour coded screws

Composite Fences by SAiGE COLOURS: Charcoal, Grey & Coffee (to match the contemporary decking range) HEIGHTS: 1.8M, 4ft & 1.2m Ranch Style (Bespoke options available)

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Climbing the proverbial ladder: how Bobtrade CEO Shneor Crombie is transforming the future of the building supplies market Nine years ago, Shneor Crombie (35), CEO of Bobtrade. com, moved back to London where his family was originally from. “For years, it had been my dream to move and live in this amazing city: London.”

Bobtrade.com is the new online building supplies marketplace, currently taking the construction industry by storm. Headed up by CEO Shneor, Bobtrade is revolutionising the sector by connecting builders and merchants across the UK to deliver a more efficient way of buying and selling building materials.

“I was born an entrepreneur, I don’t remember any other version of myself.” At a time many of his peers were busy playing football, Shneor was beginning his entrepreneurial story, setting up a car wash at the ripe age of 11, where he recruited 15 of his friends to work for him – and learnt some invaluable life lessons in the process.

“As the boss, you have to work harder than everyone else,” Shneor begins, “at the beginning, I thought I was a big boss!

Walking around telling everyone what to do, how to do it. It wasn’t until a good friend came to me, and said ‘why don’t you developer-update.co.uk

show us how to do it, then we can all learn from you?’ It was a penny-drop moment – from that point onwards, one of my biggest rules in management was to always lead by example.”

Construction was – and continues to be – a beloved hobby of Shneor’s, so it seemed fitting that the beginning of his time in London, armed with very little English, was spent working on a construction site. It was during this period – spent driving from one builders’ merchant to another – looking for materials, that ignited both a spark of frustration and inspiration; then an idea, which would eventually lead Shneor to start his online building supply start-up.

“I thought to myself, this is one of the biggest industries in the world and one that has such a huge impact on almost every person in the world – how is it functioning like this, and more importantly what can I do to change it?”

Fast forward a few years, Shneor was running his UK-based business, a code development house for start-ups and companies. “Because of my knowledge and experience in the construction industry,” Shneor comments, “companies kept coming to me with a request to develop solutions for them.”

17 Shneor decided, upon his recovery, to follow through and create Bobtrade, a company to heal the problems with buying building supplies.

“During the days after my surgery, I came up with the Bobtrade design, features and plan – so it’s always a bit of a running joke amongst our team, that I designed everything while high on pain medication!”

Today, Bobtrade is 20-people strong and growing. It gives builders a powerful yet simple procurement platform, where they can order all building supplies online with one click and have it delivered to their site the next day. It also provides better control and full visibility of their projects, budget and clients.

Soon he realised the need to build a solution for the entire industry. A solution that would offer builders a product which removes all the hassle when buying supplies, making that complicated process much faster and easier.

In 2015, however, life threw a curveball: Shneor was diagnosed with cancer. Life as he knew it was turned upside down; days in the office were swapped for days in and out of hospital preparing for major, life-saving surgery. Despite a not very optimistic diagnosis from his doctors, this turn of events was hardly enough to stop Shneor’s entrepreneurial spirit – on the contrary!

Once the surgery date was set, Shneor understood that it would take a long time to recover and he’d need somewhere to work from home. He set out to build an extension for a home office, during which he faced again countless issues with late deliveries and sourcing supplies.

Supporting independent businesses is a big part of what Bobtrade stands for; “By working with independent builders and merchants, we can optimise the market and give them more opportunities and more power when they buy and sell through Bobtrade.”

Shneor admits that there have been challenges, “No one thought that construction could evolve and digitise. I took Bobtrade to many investors and they all said, ‘Yes, it’s a huge market and you have a very interesting idea - but the construction industry won’t change!’ But guess what? It’s changing rapidly, and I am proud that Bobtrade is leading the front of the building supplies procurements.”

And the next steps for Bobtrade? Transforming the construction industry in the UK and overseas. “We will continue working hard to build our product so that we can provide a reliable service to more and more builders. Bobtrade will be everywhere, helping builders build the future of the world easier, faster and more efficiently.”

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Autodesk Ushers in New Era of Connected Construction with Autodesk Construction Cloud More than 50 new enhancements and powerful integrations unveiled across construction management solutions enable the construction industry to improve collaboration, reduce risk and increase profitability

Autodesk, Inc. unveiled Autodesk Construction Cloud™, at their recent Connect & Construct Summit, which combines advanced technology, a unique builders network and predictive insights to connect people and data across the entire building lifecycle, from design through operations.

At the center of Autodesk Construction Cloud are best-of-breed construction solutions Assemble, BuildingConnected, BIM 360 and PlanGrid. Autodesk Construction Cloud brings these solutions together, and with Autodesk’s established design authoring tools, connects headquarters, office and field teams to increase collaboration and productivity.

Autodesk Construction Cloud includes more than 50 new product enhancements, as well as deeper integrations between each product to allow data to flow across all stages of construction. It also includes powerful new artificial intelligence functionality that helps construction teams identify and mitigate design risks before problems occur — reducing delays, rework and costs.

Autodesk Construction Cloud includes three core elements that give construction companies a competitive advantage in the industry: 1. Advanced Technology: Best-in-class software solutions built for simplicity and power — uniting headquarters, office and field teams from design through construction and operations.

2. Builders Network: The industry’s largest network of owners, designers, builders and trades, enabling each to connect with the right partners and projects. developer-update.co.uk

3. Predictive Insights: AI-driven analysis of previously siloed project data provides builders with powerful insights to predict outcomes and reduce risk.

“Despite the tremendous challenges construction companies face to connect huge volumes of data and people, no one has delivered on the promise of unified construction from design to operations — until now,” said Jim Lynch, vice president and general manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions. “With Autodesk Construction Cloud, we’re introducing a new era of connected construction and offering unrivaled integration between headquarters, office and field teams.

We’ve never been more dedicated nor clearer in our mission to empower designers, contractors and owners to meet the world’s rapidly expanding construction needs, while helping to make building more predictable, safe and sustainable.”

“We need to be able to measure ourselves, look to the future and anticipate project risk. This insight is what’s missing today, and is a key driver in moving the industry forward,” said Jenny Moshea, head of technology at Sellen Construction. “Autodesk Construction Cloud brings together advanced technology—which Autodesk has always been known for—with the network of the building community—which is the core of what we do as an industry—underpinned by predictive insights.

This is the next evolution, the connected tissue that brings it all together so the construction lifecycle is no longer disjointed.”

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2. Industry’s largest network of construction professionals helps bring together the right teams Autodesk Construction Cloud encompasses the industry’s largest ecosystem of owners, designers, builders and trades, including nearly one million subcontractors who use BuildingConnected. The Builders Network enables owners and builders to connect to the right partners to create the best teams for any project anywhere — reducing risk, decreasing rework and increasing profitability.

1. Autodesk Construction Cloud increases technology depth with 50+ new enhancements and makes data flow with integrations across all products As part of the launch of Autodesk Construction Cloud, the company is unveiling more than 50 new product enhancements that span the entire building lifecycle from design through operations. Most enhancements are available today, with a few rolling out over the next several weeks.

Highlights of the new innovations include: •

Expanding support within Assemble for the latest version of Autodesk design tools AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.

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Empowering subcontractors to immediately quantify 2D views in BuildingConnected BidBoard Pro.

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Enabling greater collaboration, field teams can now take videos directly within the PlanGrid app. Along with improved photo management, teams are able to provide richer commentary from the jobsite.

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Enhancing all BIM 360 modules, along with deeper feature integrations – such as between Construction IQ and BIM 360’s design review capabilities, called Design Risk Management, which helps reduce the likelihood of RFIs and change orders originating from design issues.

To empower construction teams to reduce miscommunication, errors and rework, Autodesk is focused on providing the entire construction team with access to crucial data whenever it’s needed. Over the past 18 months, the company has rolled out 18 different integrations, allowing data to flow between all its construction products. These include integrations between Revit and PlanGrid, BIM 360 Design and Civil 3D, BuildingConnected and PlanGrid, and BIM 360 and Assemble, to name just a few.

Built with BIM 360’s common data environment (CDE), Autodesk Construction Cloud ensures the whole team is collaborating on an integrated record set. Beyond the current capabilities, Autodesk is investing in supporting our customers in meeting ISO-19650.

3. AI-powered analytics identifies risks before they become rework Autodesk Construction Cloud encompasses powerful artificial intelligence that helps construction teams identify and mitigate risks before problems occur — helping to reduce delays, rework and cost. Technology such as TradeTapp, which arms general contractors with subcontractor risk analysis during the planning phase, and Construction IQ, which uses algorithms to prioritize the highest risk projects, subcontractors and issues that need attention during the build phase, gives teams the insight and confidence to make informed decisions and build right the first time.

For example, according to Autodesk’s data science team, more than 70 percent of RFIs in construction are attributed to design issues or documentation errors, which often escalate into costly change orders and even larger litigation disputes. Design Risk Management applies Construction IQ’s machine learning capabilities to the design review process that happens within BIM 360’s Document Management module, enabling GCs to easily identify and predict as early as possible the design and constructability issues that may turn into costly RFI’s.

“Autodesk’s end-to-end system for the entire building lifecycle — from design through to longterm maintenance — is giving us a competitive advantage. Using the advanced technology and predictive insights of Autodesk Construction Cloud, we achieved a 20 percent gain in quality and safety on a high profile project,” said Michael Murphy, digital construction operations manager at BAM Ireland. “Autodesk Construction Cloud is bringing us one step closer to a unified solution with all our data in the same platform, so that information is no longer in a silo or lost. We’re strongly aligned with Autodesk in pursuit of better construction across the globe.”

Visit https://construction.autodesk.com/ or phone +44 (0)20 3695 0292 for more information.

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SPATEX 2020 Now in its 24th year, SPATEX is the UK’s ONLY dedicated water leisure exhibition and is bursting with the very latest products and innovations. It offers you the potential to meet over a thousand people from the water leisure industry in one day. Held at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena Tuesday 28th to Thursday 30th January, it is free to attend, and provides developers, architects, specifiers, builders with ALL they need to know about water features, spas, hot tubs, saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, enclosures and much more besides.

Help to develop your ideas - There’s few projects that can’t be enhanced with the addition of water. Whether for artistic effect or leisure, water adds another dimension, both in sound and vision. It literally brings a design to life.

SPATEX 2020 promises to show you how it can best be achieved.

Stay abreast of the Industry’s latest innovations - With 100 plus exhibitors, from home and abroad, all of the Industry’s major manufacturers and suppliers will be showcasing their very latest products. SPATEX covers every conceivable element of wet leisure for both the domestic and commercial sectors.

Learn new skills – SPATEX hosts a double programme of free seminars and workshops on all three days. These offer vital information such as new Standards and Guidance that affect all providers of wet leisure facilities. In Arena 1, the esteemed Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) is hosting a series of technical workshops and CPD points and a certificate of attendance are available for all attendees. Topics such as the following will be discussed: Arena 1 Tuesday 28th Jan 14.30 – 14.50 Design and Construct Professional Indemnity Insurance Arena 2 Thursday 30th Jan 14.30- 15.00 Swimming Pools and European Standards Post Brexit Get the green bug - Conscious of climate change, the depletion of the world’s natural resources and the need to reduce the Industry’s dependency on plastic, SPATEX 2020 aims to promote an awareness of the developer-update.co.uk

environment. With over a hundred international and domestic exhibitors, there will be lots of new products, including those that support a low energy, low carbon footprint. Talks and demonstrations in the Show’s seminar and workshop programme will, amongst many other subjects, focus on how we can all play our part in becoming more eco-aware.

Arena 1 Wednesday 29th Jan 11.0011.30 - Energy Savings for Your Pool.

Arena 1 Wednesday 29th Jan 13.30 – 13.20 – Energy Savings via the Use of Automatic Valves.

Tap into a unique pool of free expertise for your projects SPATEX 2020 is fortunate to count the Industry’s many esteemed Image credit: Rigo Spa Ltd

associations amongst its supporting partners. There’s no better place to seek advice from an expert, and all for free!

Registration is FREE and SIMPLE here.

Visit www.spatex.co.uk and view SPATEX’s impressive list of exhibitors and details of the free double seminar and workshop programme.

SPATEX 2020 – Tuesday 28th January to Thursday 30th January.

The Ericsson Exhibition Hall, Ricoh Arena, Coventry CV6 6GE is easy to get to - just 500 yards off the M6 and within two hours commuting time of 75 per cent of the population, it offers 2,000 free on-site car parking spaces.

SPATEX represents all sectors of the wet leisure industry from pools, spas, saunas to hydrotherapy, steam rooms and play equipment, in both the domestic and commercial arena.

More than just an exhibition, SPATEX is also the venue for a free to attend and unrivalled double seminar and workshop programme, hosted by industry associations ISPE, STA, PWTAG and more!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER FOR FREE VISIT:

WWW.SPATEX.CO.UK OR CALL +44 1264 358558

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Hybrid Heating for the modern home – the choice is yours EHC offer a comprehensive Range of Electric Products that are all controlled by the well-established DSR Technology Control System. It enables you to select a Hybrid Heating Solution from the range for the various rooms within your property to suit your design style and budget – the choice is yours.

All DSR Controlled Heaters are manually operated using the “easy to use” Controller located on the Heater. They also have Wi-Fi capability that can be activated when you purchase the optional DSR Smart Gateway which will allow you to control your Heaters Anytime, Anywhere 24/7 up to a maximum of 30 Heaters using our free bespoke APP. When used with the EHC Smart Gateway you can take advantage of the in-built Wi-Fi ready capability and are able to program your heaters individually or in groups. The DSR Control APP has many features designed to enhance your comfort levels and provide essential information regarding your heating system. There is also an optional Power Meter Clamp available for Load Shedding Control.

• Popular features within the APP • Setting Times to suit lifestyle • Adjust each room temperature to suit using the manual boost • Limit electricity consumption to avoid exceeding maximum power available • Monitor your electricity consumption history • View the Temperature history by room • Alexa and Google Home commands The Geolocation feature is also popular as the user can define a perimeter at a set range around their property.

When the smart phone enters or leaves the perimeter, the Geo-location feature is triggered and automatically increases or decreases the room temperatures. From within the APP the Geo-fence zone can be set to a radius around your home from 150 to 1000 metres.

The DSR Range of Heaters all offer partial heat retention via the internal storage tiles. They are designed to provide an even heat across the surface area of the Heaters and in developer-update.co.uk

turn provide a combination of Convected and Radiant Heat.

The comprehensive range of Heaters which are available in various Outputs are: • EHC Combination Heaters – An award winning product in the domestic market which offers smart control with highly efficient partial heat storage technology. Using patented Magmatic tablets, the Combination Radiator is able to retain warmth for longer than a traditional convector heater. Combined with its increased surface area – up to 6 times greater than other models – the Electric Combination Radiator is German engineering at it’s best.

• Edge - This traditional Convector Heater has been designed with a gentle curved profile on each side of the Heater. It is manufactured using high grade 100% recyclable Aluminium. It produces heat on demand and with the modular construction of the Heater it cycles airflow and emits heat throughout the room.

• Solaris - A modern, slim, stylish and carefully sized Convector Heater which has been designed with a distinctive curved front that will enhance any room within the home whilst providing a quick and responsive heating experience.

• Visage – This contemporary Panel Heater is available in all RAL Colours and utilises the perfect balance of convection and radiant heat which in turn warms both you and the room. The aluminium heating element located within the Heater provides fast-acting heat, before warming the Magmatic Ceramic Tablets inside the Heater.

For further information or a free Brochure contact 01698 820533 or visit www.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk

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RMIG’s ‘City Emotion’ philosophy exists to capture the passion for creative and exciting urban design by offering innovative technologies and materials. We can help realise the most ambitious architectural projects. The projects that will give the city innovative visual statement and emotional appeal.

As the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of perforated metal, with manufacturing units throughout Europe, we have over 100 years of industry experience with a wealth of tooling and engineering expertise to help make your ideas come to life.

For further information or if you would like to book a CPD Presentation ‘Perforation in Architecture’ please contact info.uk@rmig.com www.city-emotion.com

Technical characteristics Raw material: Sendzimir galvanised steel Pattern: RMIG ImagePerf Thickness: 2.5 mm Finishing operations: Bending Surface treatment: Powder coating

The Music Box MSCP Multi-storey car park, Hayes, Middlesex, England Architects: Studio Egret West Music history brought to life with RMIG ImagePerf The Fab Four sang ”Baby, you can drive my car…” , and they would probably love to drive it into the multi-storey car park in Hayes, England, where a facade created from RMIG ImagePerf brings to life the famous photo of screaming fans at a Beatles concert. developer-update.co.uk

Over 1,000 perforated sheets were manufactured and supplied by RMIG for the project. The technology used for RMIG ImagePerf made it possible for this iconic photograph to be reproduced using various hole sizes. The sheets were subsequently powder coated, making them weather resistant and ensuring that this amazing image will be enjoyed for many years to come.

MSCP Time Square, Bridge Street Multi-storey car park, Warrington, England Architects: Leach Rhodes Walker

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A facade of perforated sheets used for a state-of-the-art facility As part of the redevelopment of Bridge Street in Warrington, Cheshire, a multi-storey car park has been constructed, providing the town with more than 1,000 much-needed parking spaces. This massive eight-storey car park has a remarkable facade made from an astonishing 3,500 m2 of perforated sheets manufactured and supplied by RMIG, with RMIG ImagePerf technology being used to create the vivid perforated patterns.

Technical characteristics Raw material: Aluminium EN 1050 and Aluminium J57S Pattern: RMIG ImagePerf Thickness: 3.0 mm Finishing operations: Folding Surface treatment: Powder coating and anodising

Kalvebod Fælled School State school, Copenhagen, Denmark Architects: Lundgaard & Traneberg Arkitekter A/S

Technical characteristics Raw material: Aluminium 5754 Pattern: R1.5T3 Thickness: 2.0 mm Finishing operations: Bending

Perforated facade decorates innovative school building

has been achieved by a stunning circular construction with a gymnasium at the heart of the building.

When constructing Kalvebod Fælled School, the objective was to create a balanced atmosphere of school and leisure time for both children and adults, with the focus on learning and activities. This ambition

The glistening facade encapsulating the building is made from 1200 m2 of perforated sheets from RMIG. The perforation gives a flow of light and shadow, providing protection from the sun, yet still ensuring a view of the beautiful surrounding areas. developer-update.co.uk

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O’Donovan Waste – An outstanding year celebrating 60 years in waste management and counting….

It has been quite the year for O’Donovan Waste Disposal Ltd. Celebrating 60 years since Denis Joseph O’Donovan set out on his own in business. Like lots of young men who had made the journey over from Ireland in the ‘50’s, Joe had started out on the railways and construction sites but after gaining his vast experience and knowledge, he decided to work for himself. In 1959 he bought a Caterpillar 951 tracked shovel and secured his first demolition job. He went on to purchase a tipper and eventually moved into skip lorries, establishing a waste depot in Kings Cross (which is now the site of the British Library) where his new business thrived and began to expand. developer-update.co.uk

Sadly, Joe passed away suddenly in 1985 at the age of 51, leaving an extremely successful company which needed managing. His four children have worked together since and after initially down-sizing to make it more manageable, they have surpassed all expectations in their bid to continue their father’s legacy and have grown the business to be an industry leader.

Nothing has changed in the intervening years, O’Donovan is still entirely family-owned and is run by the four O’Donovan siblings with Michael as the Chairman, Caroline and Anthony the Operations Directors and Jacqueline, as Managing Director, responsible for the overall direction of the business.

All of them are fiercely proud of the family-values and Irish heritage that have helped make O’Donovan a continued success.

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and prioritising its responsibility to the circular economy, diverting 100% of waste from landfill.

Today, O’Donovan is widely regarded as an innovator and an exemplar company with their sustained investment in staff and operational excellence alongside their commitment to safety, being the powerful force behind the firm’s quality service and continued success. A dynamic business specialising in construction and demolition waste, O’Donovan has earned an excellent reputation as a trusted partner in the supply chain, offering total waste management and recycling solutions whilst leading the way in safe, green and efficient operations. Operating in London and the South East, they run a fleet of 100 HGVs and employ 185 staff, delivering a premier waste management partnership demonstrating huge commitment and investment to exemplar environmental practice across the sector

This year has seen the company announced as the Urban Delivery Operator of the Year in the UK at the Motor Transport Awards and they have recently been awarded the Sir Frank Davies Trophy for outstanding health and safety practice in the sector by the Mineral Products Association. This is in addition to the multiple awards they have already won and complements their array of impressive accreditations demonstrating their competent and ethical practices along with numerous accolades for operational distinction, safety and training.

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Virtually Frameless Glass Roofs This super-modern alternative is ideal if you’re after maximum light and a real ‘wow’ factor for your room. These virtually frameless glass units can be installed side-by-side to create full-width glass roofs and side returns. They can also be used vertically, in effect creating a room made entirely of glass.

All units are solar reflective, so excess heat is bounced away, non-stick and self-cleaning. They’ve also been toughened and tested by heat soaking (subjected to intense heat to ensure their strength), so can withstand extreme wind and rain conditions. developer-update.co.uk

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Whether your project is big or small, we can help you achieve your glazing vision; you dream it, we’ll deliver it! Call us on 0208 997 2448, or email marcus@1stfoldinslidingdoors.co.uk

1ST FOLDING SLIDING DOORS • 26 Wadsworth Road, Perivale, UB6 7JZ | 141 Hook Road, KT6 5AR • marcus@1stfoldingslidingdoors.co.uk • T: 0208 997 2448 | F: 0208 997 0611

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Bushboard Chosen for BBC’s Your Home Made Perfect Again Your Home Made Perfect is the first ever British virtual reality and visual effects property show.

featured Bushboard Evolve solid-core laminate worksurface in the Caldeira décor for the striking new kitchen surfaces and complementing coffee tables.

Presented by Angela Scanlon, the ground-breaking property and makeover series sees innovative architects, Laura Jane Clark and Robert Jamison, transform ordinary homes into extraordinary ones.

The results are presented to the homeowners using virtual reality headsets, giving them a real life look at how the changes will work.

“The architect’s design for the interior was crisp, clean and uncluttered – open shelving and the delightful handle-less design of the kitchen means it looks fresh but timeless.” commented interior designer, Sian Astley, who is the build project manager for the show. “The Caldeira décor of Bushboard Evolve brings warmth and modernity and it is so easy to work with.”

The show, broadcast in early October featured homeowners Ruth and Lindsey, looking to make improvements to their existing home and kitchen. After seeing virtual presentations of how the two architects would change the home, the couple chose Laura’s plan which

Homeowner Ruth Thomas said “The whole project was an amazing experience. When it came to the kitchen, we had not heard of Evolve, but we are delighted with the slim lines and striking colour of Evolve. The worktop is the hardest working part of the kitchen, so we wanted something that will endure.”

Caroline Elliott, Head of Product for Worktops at Wilsonart UK, the group to which Bushboard belongs, explained, “The Your Home Made Perfect scheme for Ruth and Lindsay’s home is a lovely example of Evolve’s versatility, especially with the integrated drainer grooves and undermount sink, which are so important for completing the seamless, modern look they’ve chosen.

The bespoke coffee tables are such a creative use of the offcuts and a great transitional touch between the kitchen and living areas.”

To find an local Evolve showroom by visit: www.bushboard.co.uk/home-owners

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Bathroom inspiration from new Nuance brochure

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Design professionals and consumers looking for beautiful bathroom ideas will find a wealth of inspiration in the new 52-page Nuance brochure from Bushboard.

The beautifulbathroom-surfaces book showcases the new Designer and Acrylic bathroom wall surfaces in both striking roomsets and swatch layouts.

Nuance is an award winning and pattented waterproof bathroom wall panelling system that can swiftly transform the dingiest bathroom and at the sametime offer huge savings in money and time. Ceramic tiling a 7ft by 7ft small bathroom can take 1-3 days and a large 13ft by 7ft room rises to 3-6 days. Add the cost of the tiles, and the noise and disruption involved, a striking wall surface like Nuance becomes a natural choice. Installing Nuance in the same 7ft x 7ft bathroom or wetroom space can be completed in just 4 hours. It can be installed over existing tiles for even more speed and cost-saving.

Nuance panels are 100 per cent waterproof, and there is no ugly trims, which means the finished

effect is sleek and a cinch to clean.

Postformed edges make external corners easy, and the choice of panel sizes reduces waste. There is no need to employ an expert tiler as a competent tradesperson can fit nuance panels.

Nuance decors available include wood, stone, tiles and more. The complete collection, including the brand new Designer and Acrylic ranges, can be seen in the brochure which is available in print and online formats and can be download at www.bushboard.co.uk.

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RESIN BOUND – THE REASONS WHY EVERYONE IS ASKING FOR IT! Resin bound is a stunning alternative to block paving, macadam concrete or loose gravel and, thanks to its hard-wearing, natural finish, it ticks many of the boxes customers want regarding appearance, longevity and low maintenance.

Permeability is also a major plus point. Fully SUDS compliant, resin bound meets planning requirements – making it ideal for new builds and renovations.

DALTEX UVR SYSTEM IS BBA ACCREDITED Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates is the UK manufacturer of DALTEX dried aggregates, the UK’s No 1brand for resin bound systems.

DALTEX dried aggregates are meticulously dried and screened to produce a high quality product which combined with DALTEX UVR stable resin delivers a beautifully consistent resin bound finish that is suitable for every type of project.

The DALTEX UVR resin bound System has been awarded certification by the BBA (the

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Resin Bound is the fastest growing surfacing application of the last 5 years. It is being embraced by landscapers, developers and surfacing contractors nationwide who recognise the considerable sales opportunity it represents.

British Board of Agrément). Products that receive Agrément Certificates are recognised by building control, government departments, architects, specifiers and industry insurers. It’s a mark of quality, safety and reliability that provides reassurance of the product’s fitness-for-purpose.

Materials are sourced from all over the UK and worldwide and Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates offers the widest range of aggregate colours, sizes and shapes in the UK. NEW DALTEX Bespoke is a superb range of 40 stunning resin bound colour blends.

Colours span the spectrum – from the richest reds to stylish greys to soft and subtle golden browns and there’s something for every style of property – be it residential or commercial.

The company prides itself on offering 100% stock availability and keeps thousands of tonnes of raw material and finished product ready for next day delivery – nationwide.

Resin Bound Training - Only £75 (ex VAT) per person PLUS receive a Hygrometer, Themometer and DALTEX Sample case FREE with every booking.

Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates is committed to promoting the very highest installation quality. We have developed a one day resin bound training course which is run by independent contractors from purpose built facilities in Derbyshire.

This practical, hands on course covers everything required to ensure installations meet BBA Accredited criteria – the highest industry standard.

Plus you can also become a DALTEX UVR System Qualified Installer…!

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New build home gets a lift Ability Lifts were recently contacted by the owner of a 3 storey, new house build in Pershore near Worcester, who was looking to future proof the house and ensure the occupants can easily access all three floors without using the stairs.

From the architect drawings provided, Ability Lifts suggested that their Optimum 500 home lift would be an ideal solution. It has very compact shaft dimensions of just 1150mm x 950mm, enabling it to fit discreetly within a home environment.

The client wanted the lift to blend into the colour scheme of their home, so the Anthracite Grey finish was chosen for the shaft colour, along with glazed panels down one side of the shaft to maximise light coming into the building. To give a clean look to the doors, a hidden closer was used. Alongside this, a stainless steel handle was fitted to the lift doors, to match with the fittings in the home.

The lift was installed over a 3 day period with very little building works by the client, as the lift is self supporting and a structural wall is not required. The lift requires just a 60mm pit, allowing level access into the lift at the lowest level. Due to the efficient 0.55KW motor of the lift, future energy bills will not be heavily affected.

A service contract was included with the lift, providing two service visits every year to ensure it runs smoothly, and to maintain the exceptional warranty on major parts.

The home owners are thrilled with the lift, and they can look forward to trouble-free lift service for many years to come.

Please contact the Ability Lifts team on 0845 006 8803 or email sales@abilitylifts.co.uk for further information on the Optimum 500 and the other products in the Optimum range of lifts.

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Platform Lifts Here at Ability Lifts, we offer solutions for many different access requirements, from platform lifts and stair platform lifts, to external lifts, access lifts and much more. We aim to offer top quality service and highly competitive prices.

All of our access lifts are in compliance with the Machinery Directive MD 2006/42/EC, EN8141 and Part M, and we’re happy to advise you with any questions you may have about access requirements.

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Please call us for a chat, we have a range of platform lifts to suit your requirements.

Tel: 0845 006 8803 Email: sales@abilitylifts.co.uk Web: www.abilitylifts.co.uk

Strawberry Field, the Salvation Army centre in Liverpool immortalised by John Lennon, has seen the investment of some £8m in the creation of the first ever visitor facilities on the site, alongside a place for spiritual reflection and vocational training & work placement hub- Steps to Work- for young people with learning disabilities and other barriers to employment.

To ensure all users can make the most of their time there, a Changing Places toilet facility has been supplied and installed by Closomat.

Changing Places toilets provide more space and equipment than conventional wheelchair-accessible WCs, to meet the needs of people of all ages who need help to deal with their developer-update.co.uk

intimate hygiene. Closomat’s installation at Strawberry Field gives users a peninsular WC with a full room cover ceiling track hoist, height adjustable adult-sized changing bench, height adjustable washbasin, and privacy screen, in a 12m2 room.

Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister and Honorary President of the Strawberry Field project, said: “I’ve been really impressed by The Salvation Army’s vision and now there is huge potential to make a real change in the lives of young people who will grow in the precious soil of Strawberry Field.”

Salvation Army Territorial Commander, Commissioner Anthony Cotterill said: “John Lennon found sanctuary here as a child and that’s

exactly what we want to offer by opening the Strawberry Field gates for good. We know thousands of Beatles fans already visit the site and we saw an opportunity to channel that interest into a responsible tourist attraction that will support local people and businesses.

“The Salvation Army ran a children’s home at Strawberry Field from 1936 until 2005. In that time, we helped some of Liverpool’s most vulnerable children. Today, we are using Strawberry Field to give Liverpool’s young people a step onto the employment ladder. I like to think that John Lennon would be pleased that his special association with Strawberry Field is being used in this way.”

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An iconic landmark that has never been open to the public will open its gates for the first time. And it will be open to ALL, in part because of its WCs‌.

Under British Standards (BS8300:2018), it is best practice to provide a Changing Places toilet in addition to conventional accessible facilities in buildings where the public spend time. The Government is also reviewing making them an obligatory requirement in new buildings or major refurbishments.

Closomat has become the leader in the design, supply, installation and subsequent maintenance of Changing Places; its website www.closomat.co.uk is now the go to’ location for support information for all involved in the specification and build process, with NBS specifications, CAD blocks, white papers and guidance notes all available for free download. developer-update.co.uk

38 Top 10 Companies 2019 P C HENDERSON SPECIFIED FOR LUXURY RESTAURANT AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL IN BALI Indonesia based sliding and folding door hardware provider – P.T. Roda Bangun Mandiri – has recently specified P C Henderson for a sliding door hardware project at the Intercontinental Hotel in Bali.

The Taman Gita Restaurant, based within the hotel, has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment project which has given the restaurant a completely new look.

The restaurant reopened its famous doors last year and now features an elegant, contemporary interior accented with Balinese ornaments, high ceilings and monumental pillars.

Roda worked with interior design and consultancy businesses - Arcadis and PT. Caturgriya Naradipa to specify a sliding door system which could hold two large partition doors separating the dining area of the restaurant from the open plan kitchen. Measuring the full ceiling height of 5.4m, with a width of 1.4m the doors were extremely heavy - weighing approximately 230kg each. A system was required which could comfortably hold such large and heavy doors whilst also ensuring a smooth and effortless operation.

P C Henderson’s Soltaire 250 sliding door hardware was specified as the best system for the project. With a maximum capacity of 250kg, the system comfortably supports the weight of the doors and utilises its low friction technology to provide a smooth fingertip operation.

Components from P C Henderson’s Telescopic system were also applied allowing the two doors to traverse in a telescopic motion in front of a fixed panel.

The restaurant make over is part of a much wider refurbishment project, P C Henderson’s Husky sliding door hardware was also specified for 300 plus hotel rooms at the resort.

Bernardus Rizky, Head of Sales and Marketing at P.T. Roda Bangun Mandiri commented “Roda has been a distributor of P C Henderson products since our establishment in 1974 and so we have a lot of confidence developer-update.co.uk

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and experience in the quality of the product. Originally the contractor had specified a different brand of sliding door hardware but it was soon discovered that it would not support the extremities of the project brief. We were in no doubt that a P C Henderson system would be able to fulfill the project requirements exactly.

“Soltaire is an extremely smooth system. The heavy doors are able to be moved with minimal effort and zero friction – proving the quality of the hardware used”.

P C Henderson’s Soltaire system is available for doors weighing up to 120kg, 180kg and 250kg. Available in kit pack format or individual specified components – the system is extremely flexible in the type of projects it can cater for. Made from 316 stainless steel, the system is available for interior and exterior applications, providing high levels of corrosion resistance.

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Unhealthy buildings adversely affect children and will cost UK £55.6 billion over next 40 years, research finds Living, learning and working in unhealthy buildings will cost the UK economy over £55 billion between now and 2060, according to a report by research institute RAND Europe and roof window manufacturer VELUX. The findings are from the 2019 UK Healthy Homes Barometer report which was launched today (7 Nov) at a seminar in London. Children are particularly at risk, with 9,500 British children living in an unhealthy home who also have a serious illness.

The research also found that over 490,000 school days are lost in the UK each year due to illnesses associated with unhealthy housing.

Furthermore, several studies have found that improving indoor air quality in school buildings would mean increased productivity of 15%.

Last month, the Europe-wide version of the Barometer was published and shows that the United Kingdom ranks 21 out of 28 when it comes to unhealthy homes. At the bottom of the list in twenty-eighth place is Portugal, with the least healthy housing. Finland comes first with developer-update.co.uk

the healthiest. The rankings look at the percentage of children who are at risk due to poor housing that experiences dampness, darkness, cold temperatures or excessive noise.

The data is taken from the European Union’s EUROSTAT ‘Income and Living Conditions in Europe’ survey.

Daniel Ghert, Lead Researcher at RAND Europe added: “Our study shows that good indoor climate is not just a question of comfort, but also a substantial factor for health, and notably also for health of children. This further translates into costs for society at large. The fact that Finland, in spite of being one of Europe’s northernmost and coldest countries, manages to have the best indoor climate of all EU member states, could serve as an example for other countries“.

Commenting on the Healthy Homes Barometer Report, Neil Freshwater,

VELUX spokesperson said: “Now in its fifth year, the annual Healthy Homes Barometer takes the pulse of the housing stock across Europe, and today we launch our findings for the United Kingdom. What is clear is that unhealthy buildings are having a negative impact on society, both in terms of wellbeing and life-expectancy, and in terms of lost productivity and cost to the NHS. “It’s crucial that governments put healthy housing on the agenda, particularly when there is pressure on housing shortages, meaning a cross-department approach. Our seminar today brings together experts from a range of backgrounds including architecture, planning, design and local government to look at ways that we can work together to ensure our current and future buildings are maximising people’s health, wellbeing and productivity.”

VELUX and Guardian Warm Roof join forces to help create the perfect indoor environment for homeowners Leading roof window manufacturer VELUX Company Ltd and lightweight roof replacement firm Guardian Warm Roof are joining forces to help create the perfect indoor environment for homeowners.

The new partnership means that Guardian Warm Roof will now exclusively fit VELUX roof widows in their range of roof and extension projects across the UK and Ireland.

least in our longevity and the seamless integration of our products. This common purpose gives homeowners and installers complete peace of mind.”

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More information about the new partnership between VELUX and Guardian is available from www.guardianroof.co.uk/VELUX and www.velux.co.uk/guardian

Both brands share a passion for creating better living environments for homeowners and have a reputation for quality and innovation within the industry.

VELUX products include roof windows and decorative blinds, sun screening products and roller shutters, as well as installation and smart home solutions.

VELUX managing director Mick Schou Rasmussen said: “Our partnership with Guardian Warm Roof demonstrates our ambition in the home extensions market and today’s announcement marks a critical step as we look to strengthen and grow our roof window business.

“It’s an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with our combined communities of installers and fabricators, share knowledge and collectively learn in the fast-paced home improvement market and create even better living spaces together.”

Guardian was the first solid roof replacement system in the UK. Since then they have grown their range to include lightweight slates, shingles and the Guardian Extension.

Guardian managing director Joe Kearney said: “Both VELUX and Guardian are in enviable positions as leaders in their specific areas of expertise, and synonymous with quality and innovation in the industry.

“Guardian has been in the business for over 30 years. VELUX, globally, is a little distance ahead of us on 75 years. To be at the top of your game for that long is rare. From the moment we started talking about how we might work more closely together we quickly realised there was an obvious synergy, not developer-update.co.uk

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RINNAI AIMS FOR DOUBLE GROWTH IN LESS THAN 10 YEARS Rinnai, a UK leader in the manufacture and supply of heating & continuous flow hot water delivery systems and units for residential and commercial sites, has announced that it is planning on doubling its size within 10 years.

The announcement, made by Managing Director Tony Gittings at a major event held at Skinners Hall in the City of London before a large audience of contractors, installers, consultants, estates managers and end-user organisation, detailed the company’s plans in a series of new product developments, marketing initiatives and service launches.

In the 2019 the company has completed the following: •

Launch of service division offering total offering customers Service Plans for peace of mind in knowing that, in the unlikely event of a problem, they have an instant answer to the problem. All inspections and all remedial works are carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers. It is a legal requirement for the obvious safety reasons that all works carried out to a gas fired appliance or system must be done by a fully qualified and registered gas engineer.

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Launch of the new N series of hot water heating units - The Rinnai SENSEI water heater range offers a new, more compact and enhanced combustion design that allows for easier installation and enhanced operational performance and importantly increased levels of serviceability. All the components within the Sensei are designed and manufactured by Rinnai. This ensures maximum quality and reliability from the industry leader in commercial continuous flow water.

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Launch of the A series of domestic hot water heating units

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Launch of the Zen and Zen Plus home hot water & heating system which marries established and proven manufacture durability with new technologies to offer great energy efficiencies, user control and, importantly, unparalleled level of comfort. The Rinnai Zen and Zen Plus system will increase comfort and reduce energy usage whilst also providing a highly economically solution for today’s changing marketplace.

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Launch of the Trust Partnership with the formation of an installer network specifically for its domestic product range, the Zen & Zen Plus.

The installer domestic partnership network includes all bona fide, Gas Safe registered, installers of residential heating and hot water units and systems. The launch is complementary to the recent introduction of the Rinnai Zen and Zen Plus domestic heating hot water system.

The Rinnai range of hot water heating products are manufactured to the highest possible quality standards which ensures a long working life. Our reliability and commitment to customer service excellence is the industry standard.

Rinnai is the UK leader in ErP ‘A’ rated continuous flow hot water heating units.

The company makes and sells over 12 million gas appliances every year, which

are distributed globally to all parts of the world and are all ISO 9001 and ISO 1400I certified (International standard for environmental management systems).

Backed with extensive warranties and fully qualified service teams, Rinnai is the first choice for continuous flow hot water, providing the most energy and economically efficient solution by using individual or multiple manifolded appliances.

“Rinnai employ innovative manufacturing and testing techniques to deliver unparalleled levels of safety, comfort and efficiency.

With the Rinnai Continuous Flow Hot Water System, you will never run out of hot water,” adds Chris Goggin for the company.

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Located in Dorking, deep in the Surrey Hills, a once traditional 20th Century house has been skilfully transformed by Lees Munday Architects into a contemporary family home, with an extension to give the property a new lease of life. Juxtaposed against the original building the architects selected Kebony, a global leader in the production of sustainable modified wood, to achieve the owner’s vision for a sustainable and family friendly home.

Improving the existing gloomy kitchen positioned on the east side of the house, with no garden access, was a key priority for the architects, who were able to rework the kitchen, dining and daytime seating area to provide an open plan functional living space which embraces the sunny western aspect of the house and takes advantage of the large rear garden and spectacular view. The adjacent lounge was significantly enlarged and continued the Kebony cladding along the rear elevation of the house.

For Lees Munday Architects, a relationship with the garden and the landscape was an essential focus throughout the design. As a result two sides of the new extension, and the lounge, were completely glazed to incorporate the garden as part of the interior living space, whilst bespoke sliding doors opening onto a paved patio for alfresco dining and children’s play were also installed. A loft conversion has provided an extra en-suite bedroom, while the master bedroom has gained a full height window and roof terrace, both taking full advantage of the spectacular far reaching views. developer-update.co.uk

Natural materials and finishes, including stone and timber were selected inside and out for their authenticity and the way they wear in instead of wearing out. Improving the energy efficiency of the house was also paramount for the owner, this was achieved by draught-proofing, enhanced insulation, and the installation of 21 flat black photovoltaic panels on the new kitchen roof. Successfully integrated with the design rather than an unattractive afterthought,

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the panels were combined with Kebony wood as a rainscreen system positioned over a mechanically fixed UPVC roof membrane to supply all the hot water for the property. The form of the main extension took its cue from the many agricultural barns in the local area.

David Lees, Lees Munday Architects commented: “For this contemporary extension, we sought a single lightweight material that would be able to clad roofs as well as walls.

After an extensive search for newly available ‘modified woods’, we were delighted to select Kebony with the knowledge that we could achieve our vision and leave the wood ‘authentically’ unfinished. We are extremely proud of this project and would thoroughly recommend Kebony as a cladding material, so much so that we have taken several clients to see this house and all have since chosen Kebony to clad their projects.”

Adrian Pye, International Sales Director at Kebony added: “We are thrilled that Lees Munday Architects have realised the potential of Kebony to successfully introduce a new character to this building. The natural appearance of the wood perfectly complements the original building’s exterior; Kebony’s resistance to wear and weathering will also ensure the new extensions stands the test of time.”

Lees Munday Architects discovered Kebony and selected the material for the roof and exterior cladding, which proved easy to work with without splintering. Unlike other modified timbers Kebony has an outdoor lifetime guarantee for 30 years. Developed in Norway, Kebony’s revolutionary technology is an environmentally friendly and patented process which modifies sustainably sourced softwoods by heating the wood with furfuryl alcohol - an agricultural by-product.

By polymerising the wood’s cell wall, the softwoods permanently take on the attributes of tropical hardwood including high durability, hardness and dimensional stability. This unique process also provides Kebony with its characteristic appearance, which only grows more beautiful with time. developer-update.co.uk

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INTERNATIONAL FLAIR AN FURNITURE SHOW 2020 Over 40 International companies show their latest models and collections in living, dining and cabinet furniture as well as home dĂŠcor and internal furnishings.

Running from 19th -22nd January at Birmingham’s NEC, the 4 day trade show will see over 500 UK and international exhibitors show their latest developments and new ranges - presenting buyers with the perfect opportunity to select furniture and accessories from around the globe without the need for a passport.

After a successful show in 2019, Dutch table and chair specialist Hartmann are returning with more of their technically advanced resin chairs and dining tables. Cutting edge design

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ND DESIGN AT JANUARY and funky looks make their furniture stand out from the crowd. Seating of a different kind will be provided

by Violino and Hydeline, both are leading upholstery manufacturers from China with large inhouse design and production resources and making sofas and recliners specifically for the UK market.

Italy is home to Calia Trade who return to the January Furniture Show in 2020 with with vibrant and modern sofas, beds and swivel chairs.

Colourful and texture rich designs will also be on show from fellow Italians Ego Italiano, Italia Living and Tomasella. Known for their high-end sumptuous leather and fabric sofas, their stands be full of models in both natural and colourful hues.

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Streamlined Italian living and dining furniture in high gloss and high style will be on show from luxury Italian cabinet experts ALF, Bontempi Casa and Camel Group.

ALF pride themselves on their continual dedication to technological innovation to produce modular furniture for every room of the home.

Bontempi Casa use glass, metal, wood and marble in the manufacture of their living and dining furniture to create stand-out cutting edge designs.

Camel Group continually research new materials to produce cabinet furniture of note and produce designs that are the ultimate in contemporary living.

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The glamour of European furniture and the verve of international ingenuity will be in abundance at January Furniture Show 2020.

German bedroom cabinet expertise is renowned and Weimann, Rauch and Nolte return to January Furniture Show with their infinitely flexible, ever developing and practical bedroom storage solutions.

cabinet and upholstery collections.

Belgium is represented by expert upholstery manufacturer ROM - whose distinctive sofas include everything from corner suites to compact two seaters.

A multitude of styles and finishes with details unique to each will catch the attention of buyers looking for precision made, versatile and handsome bedroom storage.

SITS, one of Poland’s biggest upholstery manufacturers, return with new sofas and chairs in their relaxed trademark style combined with colour choices aplenty.Other renowned international companies making a splash at January

Denmark’s Skovby are the experts of Scandi cool. Their effortlessly stylish living and dining collections which are made to reveal the smooth beauty of the woods they use, will again be a hit.

Furniture Show in 2020 include: Artedi, Blue Bone, Global Home, Gwinner and Stone Italia among many others.

From the Republic of Ireland Alfrank will demonstrate their modern approach to living and dining furniture and fellow Irish rooted VIDA Living will introduce both new

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LK FLOOR HEATING

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51 Lagerstedt & Krantz were established in Stockholm, Sweden in 1910; they know a lot more than a thing or two about underfloor heating. Plus, being Swedish, the floor heating is designed for the coldest conditions.

Developed and refined continuously for 40 years, the technology and products are second to none. The LK brand is now market leader in Scandinavia.

Whatever the floor [or wall], LK have a system; solid, floating, low-profile and joisted floors, providing efficient thermal performance.

LK’s products are produced in Sweden and Europe to the highest standards.

There is a full catalogue of installation guidance on their website and additional technical and commercial advice stationed in the UK. HeatFloor 22 for standard wooden floor joists

Additionally, LK stock their products in the UK at their Gatwick facilities, ensuring excellent service for your ‘just in time’ delivery nationwide.

Biomass & Solid fuel load units, valves and electronic controls, plus antiscald safety mixing valves [WRAS approved] are also an LK speciality, again manufactured in Sweden and Europe; the full range is viewable on the LK website.

For more information, please visit www.lkinternational.co.uk or email sales@lkinternational.co.uk We are looking forward to assisting you with your project!

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The future of construction

UK Construction An eclectic, forward thinking crowd of 34,327 construction professionals attended UK Construction Week on 8-10 October.

There was a particular swell in visitors keen to learn about future technologies and how they could be applied to their businesses.

The future of construction and how it is driving change was a major focus at this year’s event and it was clearly a driver to bring the crowds to the show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Kevin Reeves, director of IoT & digital twin at Costain, said: “Being my first time at UK Construction Week, I was blown away by the scale and diversity of the event, it was very impressive.”

Mark Ireland, chief engineer of technology strategy at the Manufacturing Technology Centre commented: “It was a busy few days and there were a great mix of attendees, from new industry entrants to managing directors and chief executives. It was really engaging to meet with the next generation and to meet people who aren’t already entrenched in traditional attitudes around construction.”

Feedback from a new business perspective was also extremely positive. Brendan Hourican, national sales and marketing manager at CircofloPro said: “It was an incredible show. I came away with at least 60-70 excellent business leads. One project alone will pay for the cost of attending the show. It’s been so successful, if I’d known I’d have gone for a larger stand and brought more of our team along.”

Ade Feeney, divisional account manager at Tradepoint B&Q also commented on the levels of interest from younger attendees, saying: “We’ve had some great conversations. developer-update.co.uk

It was a good show, very busy, and we spoke to a lot of young professionals who are the future of the industry. They were really engaged.”

Among the 300 speakers and 150 hours of content, major highlights last week included the first industry appearance for the Construction Minister, Nadhim Zahawi MP, and keynote speeches and debates featuring Lord Digby Jones, architect George Clarke, modern methods of construction (MMC) advocate Mark Farmer and diversity champion Angela Dapper, principal at Grimshaw Architects.

Mental health in the industry was also a major focal point at the show, making UK Construction Week the largest event in the sector to address these issues. UK Construction Week worked alongside Public Health England to launch Every Mind Matters to the construction industry.

Sam Park, head of marketing at Aliaxis, said: “I was very impressed with the Every Mind Matters connection as I’m a mental health first aider at work. The focus on mental health at UK Construction Week was great. This is an audience which typically doesn’t like to talk, and they should. There was a lot happening on the stands and the support which is available. Hats off to UK Construction Week, from a mental health first aider perspective this really helps get the message out.”

UK Construction Week took innovation to a new level this year with its partnership with the Construction Innovation Hub (the Hub) and the new innovation zone.

On a practical front there were a record number of product launches, showcases and demos providing something for all construction professionals regardless of trade.

This was also the inaugural year for the co-launch of the very successful Concrete Expo.

Now in its second year, the UK Construction Week Role Model of the year award went to Anjali Pindoria, project surveyor at Avi Contracts. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within construction.

Sustainability was a major push for the event with all exhibitors being

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encouraged to sign up to a ‘net zero’ agreement to boost awareness of the UK’s carbon-cutting goals and encouraged to follow tips to boost their own sustainability. The printed show guide was switched for an environmentally friendly app, and to help reduce single-use plastic, free water fountains were installed around the show and free reusable bottles given out.

Summarising a very successful show, Nathan Garnett, event director said: “This year’s UK Construction Week for me was brimming with positivity. In a time of political and economic uncertainty, the UK’s largest showcase for the sector showed signs of transformation, as it adopts innovation at a faster pace than ever. The feeling all around was that we have a lot of work to

do, come what may, so let’s get on with doing it in the safest, fastest and most efficient way possible by harnessing the potential of new technologies.

“UK Construction Week 2019 also tackled mental health in the sector head on with the support of the Every Mind Matters campaign, as we continue the role of improving mental health in construction for good. I was delighted how open the construction industry has now become on this subject and great conversations have started.

“Finally, to see the talent and diversity on stage for our UK Construction Awards, Fix Radio Awards and Role Model 2019 presentation shows how far we have come in the fifth edition of the event.

Although there is a mountain still to climb, as an industry we should all be proud of that transformation.”

Looking to the future, UK Construction Week will be hosting a series of specialist summits in the New Year, including: • Marketing in Construction Summit, 12 February 2020 • Belonging in Construction Summit, 13 February 2020 • Wellbeing in Construction Summit, 30 June 2020 • Quality in Construction Summit, 1 July 2020 To find out more click here.

The dates for next year’s UK Construction Week are 6-8 October 2020. developer-update.co.uk

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