Go!Public

GO!PUBLIC

ju n e /jul y 2011

modern public sector architecture & design

Contents 06 PUBLIC/PROPERTY – Educational and Healthcare Buildings 24 PUBLIC/OPINION – Manufacturers Have Their Say 32 PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS – News 38 PUBLIC/MARKET – Product News 48 PUBLIC/IMAGE – The Bigger Pictures 56 PUBLIC/WORK – Project News

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MSMR ARCHITECTS SHORT LISTED FOR THE HOUSING DESIGN AWARDS 2011 MSMR Architect’s affordable housing scheme at Alice Street, London SE1 has been short listed in the projects category for this year’s Housing Design Awards. The winners will be announced on 14th July.

The Alice Street site is a long, narrow, derelict, former car park running parallel to Tower Bridge Road, acknowledged by Southwark Council to be “less than attractive”. The innovative design for this scheme means nine 4 and 5 bedroom affordable family homes for the social rented sector will be built. Public and private amenity space is a priority and the arrangement of living spaces around a courtyard connects the inside and outside areas both visually and physically. The winners the Housing Design Awards 2011 will be announced at an awards ceremony on 14th July at Portcullis House opposite the Houses of Parliament.

For more information on MSMR Architect’s Alice Street Affordable Housing project please visit www.msmrarchitects.co.uk and go to News. www.hdawards.org

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CUTTING EDGE CAMPUS BRINGS 21ST CENTURY LEARNING TO THE ROYAL BOROUGH Kensington and Chelsea College is set to change the face of local learning with the grand opening of its stunning, state-of-the-art Chelsea Centre. The Chelsea Centre brings together the college’s new multi-million pound sevenfloor Hortensia building and Carlyle building, both situated on Hortensia Road, West London and is officially opening on Thursday June 30, 2011.

Live music performances, entertainment and exhibitions will set the scene for the evening showstopper taking place between 4-8pm. To request a free ticket to the opening please email your name and contact number to with ‘Chelsea Centre Ticket’ in the email subject line. Tickets are limited and being offered on a first come, first served basis.

The Chelsea Centre effortlessly blends an inspirational learning environment with the latest in creative technology, whilst continuing to give students across the college access to affordable learning through financial support and reduced fees for selected courses. Spacious fashion studios, professional Mac Design Suites, an exhibition hall and a vibrant café area are among the eye-catching features students will benefit from under the £15 million project. Half a million has also been invested in cutting edge technology, with an open plan learning area fitted with IT stations, WiFi and plasma screens to complement class room learning. Courses will run at the new centre from September 2011.

Kensington and Chelsea College Principal, Mike Jutsum, said: “Providing our students with the best learning environment and resources to succeed is at the heart of everything we do as a college. Our new campus is built on that very ethos and promises students a fresh, modern and vibrant learning space. The opening celebrations for the Chelsea Centre will be a real community event, and a chance to showcase to local people, businesses and organisations the amazing opportunities open to them through the new centre.”

Described as the biggest building project of its kind in Kensington and Chelsea College’s history, the new innovative eco-friendly building will use energy efficient lighting and have cycle bays to encourage greener travel among staff and students. Lifts will also mean fully accessible facilities for disabled students. The Chelsea Centre’s new Hortensia building was built by Wates Construction and designed in partnership between Dixon Jones – the architects who transformed The Royal Opera House and The National Portrait Gallery – and Mott MacDonald, who provided the

engineering services for the new site. Alex Jefferson, Project Manager for Wates Construction, said: “We have very much enjoyed being part of this important project for Kensington and Chelsea College. The confined nature of the site has been challenging at times but we gain great satisfaction from handing over such a high quality building to our client and look forward to seeing it in use by students.” www.kcc.ac.uk

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Top Marks For Leicester’s New Schools Leicester’s latest newly built school has been creatively designed and fitted with a suite of aluminium doors, windows and curtain wall from Senior Architectural Systems’ high performance ranges, which collectively account for around 60% of the building’s facade.

Working alongside designer ADP Architects and main contractor Miller Construction, leading fabricator Acorn Aluminium Limited has installed Senior’s SCW curtain wall, SPW300 suite of windows, and SD commercial door system at Soar Valley College. The school has been built by Miller as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme.

colour threads through all the elevations, reflecting the rich and diverse community served by the school.

The Systems

Soar Valley College is one of three schools projects won by Acorn Aluminium, working in association with Miller Construction under its BSF contract. Collectively valued at £2.5m, Acorn has also installed Senior Architectural’s systems at the newly built Judge Meadows College and Beaumont Leys School. The developments have transformed the educational environment for students in the city.

SCW is one of five curtain wall ranges from Senior Architectural Systems.

Designed as a low rise solution, its mullions and transoms are a channel and plate construction allowing it to be fabricated into ladders for quicker assembly on site. It is compartmentally drained and has been fully weather tested to the requirements of BS6375. It will meet the thermal requirements of Part L and Section 6 in Scotland.

“With such large spans of glass incorporated within the façade, the fabrication and installation process of the curtain wall had to be precise,” said Acorn’s managing director Martyn Harrison. “The challenge around the project was ensuring the interface between curtain wall and the cladding on the building was accurate and that it would contribute to the overall environmental and performance objectives set by the architects.”

SCW is capable of carrying glazing up to 28mm and can also accept window and door inserts. A range of mullion sizes and reinforcing sections is available to allow for greater spans as required. The SPW300 window is a 51mm thermally broken system using polyamide strips for improved thermal insulation. The range comprises casement, tilt and turns, top swing reversible and pivoting options. A full range of window hardware is available, including cockspur handles, friction stays, folding cam openers, tilt and turn, over-swing, pivots and espagnolette locking for added security.

Whilst the school took around two years to complete, Acorn worked within a 20 week schedule to manufacture the systems at their headquarters in Nottingham and transport the results to the site close to the city centre.

The new home of Soar Valley School is simple and functional, yet the impressive result is a reflection of the school’s aim to inspire. The entrance foyer, central hall and learning resource area punctuate the front face of the building, whilst the gently curving wings feature

“Our manufacturing and delivery planning had to be robust,” added Martyn. “As part of our contract we committed to provide and install the system to a stringent timetable, and this was met in full.”

The building has received a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and ADP’s landscape design at Soar Valley College was nominated in the category for ‘Most Inspirational Use of Outside Space’ at the Excellence in BSF awards.

Martyn Harrison was pleased with the results. “It was good to be involved in a project like this, and to see the excitement amongst its users as the plans came to life,” he said.

“As well as simply providing more modern facilities for users of the school, the design also has a certain wow factor, and my colleagues and I are very proud to have been involved in the project.”

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Senior’s SD commercial door system has been designed to meet the demands of high use entrance doors. Available as single or double doors, the range is complemented by a full suite of hardware including double action pivot doors, fire exit, folding sliding and sliding garage doors. Automated gearing can also be incorporated into the system.

With a dedicated colour coatings division, Senior Architectural Systems provides state-of-the-art vertical and horizontal lines and a full pretreatment facility.

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Stannah – Helping Students Unwind In Lincoln College Downtime is a crucial aspect of academia and the recent installation of a Stannah Stairiser CR (curved rail) wheelchair platform lift in Lincoln College in the heart of Oxford has ensured that students of all mobility levels can access a range of leisure facilities. Located outside in the 19th-century Grove Quad, the Stairiser CR brings full access from ground level to the basement student bar and games area with television, daily newspapers and seating. In action since November 2010, the lift navigates a concrete-and-stone staircase with a 90o turn, and folds flush

against the smooth operating rail when not in use. This leaves the maximum width of the stairway available for pedestrians. For use by a 225kg wheelchair and occupant, the Stairiser CR is safe and easy to operate using a joystick control on the carriage and constant-pressure, wireless control buttons at the top and bottom landings. Travelling at a speed of 0.06m/s, the lift is fully automatic with an electrically controlled folding platform and barrier arms.

Ramps aid access to the platform and rise to secure the wheelchair when in motion.

Responsible for specifying the Stannah Stairiser CR, Lincoln College Surveyor, Stuart White, comments: “Previous experience of Stannah lifts reassured me that this national lift manufacturer would provide a reliable, cost-effective platform lift. The installation of the Stairiser CR not only brings access for all to essential timeout facilities but also ensures that the College continues to meet with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 as fully as possible.”

Supplied with a comprehensive 1-year maintenance contract, the new Stairiser CR is serviced by the Brackley branch of

Stannah Lift Services. Brackley is just one of eleven branches that comprise Stannah Lift Services nationwide network for the repair, modernisation and refurbishment and maintenance of all types of lifts, stairlifts, escalators and moving walkways from the Stannah product range, and also other lift manufacturers’ equipment.

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Leaderflush Shapland Consistently Supplies to Award Winning Projects Many of the UK’s RIBA award winning construction projects have benefited from the inclusion of Leaderflush Shapland performance doorsets with a total of over 1500 supplied to twelve buildings which were recognised at the 2011 RIBA Awards, including the Ravensbourne College, Bideford College and the Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatre, which was also the winner of the building magazines project of the year award. Doorsets supplied to projects varied from the Leaderflush Shapland Designer and Extended Performance ranges with performance characteristics of up to 120 minutes fire resistance and 44 RwdB sound reduction being achieved. EnduraCor - Leaderflush Shapland’s exclusive engineered performance core whose durability and stability make it especially suitable for harsh environments like schools and colleges, is manufactured using mainly man-made materials or materials which are either FSC or verified, legal and sustainable - this helped contribute to the Ravensbourne College building achieving a BREEAM Excellent status. www.leaderflushshapland.co.uk Enquiry No 4 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

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Hochiki Europe’s Emergency Lighting System Takes The University Challenge Middlesbrough Tower is Teesside University campus’s most imposing structure. The building’s previous emergency lighting system had been in place since the late 1960s and for the University’s Electrical Services Manager, David Newton, it was time to upgrade this important part of Middlesbrough Tower’s life safety infrastructure.

David says: “The central battery system which had been installed in the basement area had become expensive to run and maintain, and it took up quite a lot of space because it was supplied by two large 110 volt battery cubicles. Also, the 8W luminaires that the old system used needed the fluorescent lamps to be changed frequently and this took a lot of time as well as being costly. Therefore, in line with the University’s energy reduction targets, I wanted to install a system that would reduce overheads, while utilising the latest technology.”

David was introduced to Hochiki Europe’s new emergency lighting solution and he quickly realised that it would meet all of his selection criteria. It is an EN50172 compliant intelligent low voltage system which utilises light emitting diode (LED) technology.

It comprises an addressable emergency lighting control panel with battery back-up, and features addressable, self-contained LED luminaires and signage connected via low voltage (40V) cabling. The luminaires are also equipped with battery back-up, making sure they will function in every situation, while the units fit directly onto a

Encasement Helps Improve Energy Efficiency At Doncaster School For The Deaf

standard Hochiki sensor base (YBN-R/3), making installation simple.

Hochiki recently carried out a comparison of its emergency lighting system with a traditional manual test system and identified all the costs associated with each offering on a 1,000 luminaire system used over a 10 year period. Mark adds: “It factored in maintenance labour, battery replacement, testing labour, recycling costs, energy use and initial capital outlay. We found that over this period of time using our emergency lighting system the end user could, extremely importantly in the current climate, save a massive amount of money and, just as essentially, make a significant CO2 reduction.”

120 LED luminaires were installed during phase one and these were linked to an addressable controller using existing cabling. With maintenance being a major problem with the old system, Teesside University’s onsite team is now able to comply with EN50172 legislation.

The system’s long life LED technology also means that it requires less than five per cent of the lamp changes compared with traditional fluorescent lighting. If a luminaire does need replacing, in house personnel can carry out the operation as it operates via low voltage (40V) cabling and is a simple “plug-in” device, reducing costs even further.

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Pre-formed pipe boxing from Encasement is helping improve energy efficiency at Doncaster School for the Deaf as part of a major project that has already saved the school around £30,000 in energy costs during the first year. Encasement supplied more than 1,000 metres of Versa pipe boxing, which was used as part of the school’s heating system refurbishment programme.

In addition to contributing to the energy efficiency improvements, Encasement’s pre-formed pipe boxing also made a significant impact on the school’s hygiene and cleanliness, particularly in the long corridors, as the new boxing removes dust traps and provides a durable melamine surface, which is not only robust, but also quick & easy to clean. The initial thermal profile prepared by the projects energy management consultants showed that there was a significant heat loss through the school’s central heating system and the water temperature dropped by 11OC between the boiler and the building’s most distant radiator. Most of the losses were due to long runs of pipe work between radiators in the building’s long corridors and the 75m2 of open space on two floors, while the lack of localised heating control in different parts of the building caused heat to be wasted by constantly heating areas that were only used occasionally, such as meeting rooms.

By also installing intelligent motorised valve controls on every radiator, linked by Wi-Fi to remote temperature sensors, and improving insulation by lagging all of the pipe work and covering it with Encasement Versa 5 preformed plywood pipe boxing, the temperature drop was improved by almost 90% to just 3OC. www.encasement.co.uk Enquiry No 5 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

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Kingspan Renewables Solar Thermal Collectors Give Athletes A Sporting Chance To Reduce Emissions

Meta-Slate® Features On School Roof In Cumbria

A new build sports pavilion in Yarborough, Lincolnshire has installed 90 Kingspan Renewables Thermomax vacuum tube collectors as part of an investment from the City of Lincoln Council to reduce carbon usage levels, increase efficiency and create a sustainable facility for local sports teams and students from the neighbouring Riseholme School. The installation of the HP200 Thermomax vacuum tube collectors provides up to 70 percent of the pavilion’s annual hot water needs. Thermomax vacuum tubes allow energy from the sun to be collected efficiently and effectively. They deliver an unrivalled transfer of this energy to heat so that hot water for the pavilion is always readily available. The vacuum inside each tube provides perfect insulation by protecting the system from outside influences.

Pupils and teachers at a primary school in Carlisle are benefiting from a new school hall extension featuring Meta-Slate®, an innovative slate-effect metal roofing sheet system produced by Steadmans. The roof structure of the Centenary Hall at Armathwaite Community Primary School utilised over 500 linear metres of MetaSlate® which incorporates all the benefits and speed of pre-engineered metal roofing yet offers the appearance of natural slate. Meta-Slate® is easy to fit due to its light weight and simple secret fix joint system and can also be fitted directly over Steadmans AS35 insulated panels for warm roof applications. www.steadmans.co.uk.

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New Ceiling To Learning Edinburgh based Architects LDN have specified the Hunter Douglas Luxalon 300A closed ceiling system for the lecture theatres and concourse areas at the University’s Adam Ferguson Building. The ease of cleaning and additionally, the standard perforated with a sound absorbing non-woven tissue glued into the panel, make the Luxalon panels ideal for applications such as the Adam Ferguson Building project where both hygiene and excellent acoustic performance is a requirement. The 300A ceiling system is easily installed onto the carrier, with a shiplap edge detail closing off the void but also allowing the system to be fully demountable.

Luxalon 300A panels are both lightweight and strong and are also fully recyclable.

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Back To School For Elta Fan specialists Elta continue their extensive involvement in the education sector of the construction industry following the completion of a contract to supply fans from their Quietflow range as part of an ongoing redevelopment of a college in Derbyshire. A series of Quietflow SQS single fans and Quietflow SQT twin fans were manufactured by Elta and supplied through Leicester based MasterAir, one of the companies within Elta’s comprehensive network of distributors. Manufactured from thick galvanised steel with the centrifugal impellers driven by motors mounted on anti-vibration mounts, the Quietflow fans, as the name suggests, are designed to combine optimum performance with minimum noise.

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The NASUWT Presses New Rules That Require Schools To Act If Temperatures Reach 24c The issue of temperature management and adequate ventilation is high on the agenda. Teachers’ union, the NASUWT, is pressing for new rules that would require schools to act if temperatures reached 24C. Whilst schools are increasingly installing underfloor heating systems , Mike Lamb, Managing Director of Warmafloor, warns that more attention needs to be focused on ensuring that systems are put in place at construction phase to prevent buildings from overheating. Many underfloor heating circuits can be supplied with cold water for summer cooling with minimal changes to the hydronic configuration.

By circulating cool, rather than warm water, the floor can be cooled to offset high ambient temperatures and solar gains. Research shows that radiant ceiling systems can reduce cooling energy by 15% to 25%. www.warmafloor.co.uk Enquiry No 10 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Their Hi-Tech Materials…DuPont™ Corian® Tells A Colourful Tale In The New ‘Learning Garden’ At Windmill Primary School May 2011 - When Windmill Primary in Oxford unveiled its playful new ‘Learning Garden,’ award-winning author, Philip Pullman, renowned for the popular His Dark Materials trilogy, was on hand to help celebrate a project designed to inspire creativity with language.

Over six months, the school has transformed an unused stretch of land behind the bike sheds into an enchanting garden where children can choose their own story and explore their imaginations outdoors.

A key feature of the space, is an array of colourful posts and blocks made from DuPont™ Corian® hi-tech surfaces and engraved with lettering to suggest the spines of books in a library.

Conceived by Creative Partnerships, a programme connecting professionals in the arts and sciences with schools, the project brought together the children of Windmill Primary with students at Bucks New University and was supported by the Arts Council and businesses such as DuPont™ Corian® and Blanchford Building Supplies. The ideas were developed in a creative collaboration that also included artists and filmmakers, resulting in an inspiring environment in which the children can actively participate. Richard Chamberlain of Creative Junction and Andrew Spooner, School Coordinator, played key roles in bringing the project together.

The elements of the garden created from Corian® were designed and made by undergraduates from the BA (Hons) Furniture: Design & Craft at Bucks New University, with guidance from Phil Hutfield, of the DuPont™ Corian® technical team. Selecting a series of vibrant hues from the 100-strong colour palette for Corian®, the team fabricated the curved ‘book’ spines’ using CNC technology to create the desired

lettering effects, as drawn by the children. Corian® is well suited to the project in several key ways, from the colour choice, to the design versatility, to its strength, UV and graffiti resistance together with its ability to be repaired should any damage occur.

Andrew Shenton, Senior Lecturer in Furniture at Bucks New University, said: “The garden is a unique environment where children can walk along different paths and use question posts and other outdoor learning materials, such as sentence builders, character blocks and drawing walls, to help develop their ideas. The entrance fence is particularly enchanting as it represents a book shelf of the children’s favourite and in some cases, imaginary, book titles.”

“The graphics for the book spines were taken directly from the children’s drawings and reproduced on CNC machines at the university using DuPont™ Corian®, a colourful, durable material very popular with designers. The garden is aimed at helping children learn how to tell a story by building the narrative and presenting dilemmas and resolutions. Each phase of the process is represented by question and character posts, sentence builders and drawing walls. It is an exciting project which the students have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in and which will provide enjoyment and wonder for generations to come.”

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Flame-Free Technology Wins Over Welding In College Building Services Grooved-end pipe joining was the contractor’s choice for HVAC systems in the new Sussex Coast College building. The weld-free solution saved time and money, was kind to the environment and enabled the project to be completed safely on schedule.

Sussex Coast College occupies a state-of-the-art, six-storey building in the heart of Hastings. A modern high-tech building called for modern high-tech engineering services, and meeting the construction schedule for the landmark building was critical. So when it came to selecting the best pipework systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, mechanical contractor, Halsion, chose grooved-end pipe-joining technology in favour of traditional welding for the £14m project.

Halsion not only needed to find an efficient and reliable means of connecting pipes to distribute water throughout the building, it also had to equip five mechanical plantrooms. These were required for the chilled water, low-temperature hot water, and domestic hot and cold water systems.

The contractor had used Victaulic couplings and fittings before and experienced the many advantages they offer over welding.

The method works by forming a groove in the pipe end and fitting a coupling which houses a pressure-responsive gasket to form a strong, secure joint. Just two bolts need to be tightened to install the coupling and create a union at each pipework joint. “Whenever I’ve used Victaulic I’ve found it to be the most economical and most ozone-friendly method,” said Peter Hanson, Halsion construction manager for the project. “It’s clean, quick and cost-effective with no welding and no hot works.”

Being quick and easy to install, the couplings save time and cut labour costs but Hanson identified other benefits. “You don’t have to wait for hot works permits or have a fire watch after you’ve finished welding and there are fewer health and safety risks,” he said. “It’s easier to flush and clean the system as you don’t get swarf in the strainers so it’s a big advantage when it comes to commissioning.”

Grooved valves were also used in the mechanical rooms for ease and speed of installation and added reliability. Whilst a traditional flanged pump arrangement with an inside diameter of 3” (80mm) would have required upto 120 bolts, grooved valves were installed in a fraction of the time. With just two bolts to tighten for each of the 12 couplings and two flange adapters, the number of bolts was reduced to 40. The need for costly and bulky rubber bellows was eliminated by placing three flexible couplings either side of each pump set and chillers for superior noise and vibration attenuation. The compactness and light weight of the grooved systems used also helped reduce the plantroom footprint.

By eliminating welding and flanging and sourcing all the items needed from a single supplier, Halsion was able to deliver a quality result on time and on budget. Grooved technology is now the company’s number one choice. “Whenever we get a project and it specifies welding in plantrooms I get it changed straightaway if I can,” Hanson said. “It takes a lot to convince me to move from one system to another but Victaulic products speak for themselves. I’m a 100% convert.”

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American Red Oak Comes Home To Yale The new School of Forestry and Environmental Studies at Yale University in New England is one of the ‘greenest’ buildings in the USA. Using many approaches that are common in the UK but unusual in the extreme climate of Connecticut, Hopkins Architects have created a carbon neutral building based on a design approach which combines orientation, high thermal mass, solar gain and good insulation to minimize the demand for energy.

The specification of American oak for the wall linings and stairs in the building was, for project director Mike Taylor, literally the natural choice. He says: “We discovered that Yale has its own forests in New England so it made perfect sense to use the timber in our design”.

So it is the rich tones of American red oak from the FSC-certified Yale Tourney forest which imparts a warm glow to the internal spaces of the building known as Kroon Hall. (Yale Tourney is the largest of seven forests donated to Yale University in the 20th century).

This is the first time that Hopkins has worked with American red oak, although the practice has used white oak extensively, including in the UK’s parliamentary building Portcullis House and at Haberdashers’ Hall in the city of London. “It has more character than white oak” says Taylor “and there’s more variation and warmth.” Hopkins selected the timber, which was all kiln-dried, in a specification process which ensured that this variation was not too extreme. Random installation

of the boards by the contractor ensures that the variation is subtle and pleasing.

Every decision about the design of Kroon Hall was informed by an environmental agenda, including features such as rainwater harvesting and a lift whose counterweighted roped holeless hydraulics use less energy than more conventional hydraulics systems.

Yale’s president Richard C Levin has praised Kroon Hall as “Yale’s most sustainable building to date” and Hopkins’ carbon neutral building is entirely appropriate for a faculty which will advance the cause of good forest management and environmental practices both in the USA and across the world.

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Laidlaw Hat-Trick Of Health And Education Projects In Hastings The new Hastings Station Plaza is a £71m mixed residential, educational, office and retail development on the site of the old goods yard next to the new railway station. Designed by Hopkins Architects and built by Laing O’Rourke, its large, light-filled, glazed atrium is part of 22,000 square metres of study space and social zones for the new £65m sixth form and further education college. 4 interlinked BREEAM ‘Excellent’ 6-storey buildings are linked by the atrium.

Laidlaw Solutions supplied over 450 Orbis Timber laminated and painted doorsets for use throughout the project, together with a range of factory-fitted Orbis Commercial ironmongery.

The variety of door colours, coded for each of the 6 floors, is immediately evident upon entering the atrium. Many were installed with PVC edging within an aluminium glazed partitioning system.

The Hastings Primary Care Centre, located within the Plaza, was a further element of the project to which Laidlaw scheduled doors and ironmongery.

Facilities such as Dexa scanning, X-ray, ultrasound and dental services have been combined with a walk-in centre, retail pharmacy and six GP practices. Laidlaw supplied 190 internal doors and glass internal timber screens together with external timber doors, those leading from the basement into the car park having standalone digital locks.

The scale of the Station Plaza development is reflected by the fact that it also houses IT suites, a gym, performing arts and dance studios, an art gallery, coffee shop, hair salon, restaurant and audio-visual / media facilities. Intended to create an impressive, vibrant gateway for Hastings, it connects the re-opened station with the rest of the town and wider coastal region. The development had a high sustainability agenda and aimed to create a socially inclusive environment which included affordable housing.

Laidlaw’s involvement in Hastings’ regeneration has extended to the development of the Ore Valley campus of the new Sussex South Coast College. The College is linked to that at Station Plaza and works with local secondary schools to provide the International Baccalaureate and vocational courses for year 10 and 11 students. Around 170 primed Orbis doorsets and Orbis Commercial ironmongery were again supplied.

Major Projects manager Dave Manley concluded, “Laidlaw’s involvement in these key education and health projects provides further proof of our experience in handling diverse and complex doorset schedules. The time line for fitting out is always very tight so the supply of integrated doorsets provides the perfect answer for both the main contractor and the installer.”

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New Health Sector Range From Vicaima Yeoman Shield Specified For New State-Of-The-Art Surgical Ward Yeoman Shield, the UK market leader in the supply and installation of wall & door protection products, has been fitted into the new surgical ‘Maple’ ward at Scarborough General Hospital.

Yeoman Shield products including Guardian Handrail and 200mm Protection Rail (both in Pigeon colour) were fitted to the entrance of the side wards.

Yeoman Shield also installed Ultra Corner Angles (75 x75mm) and FalmouthEx Wall Protection Sheets in Cream to protect against damage caused by bed heads. www.yeomanshield.com Enquiry No 15 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Ventrolla Carry Out Caring Restoration At Residential Home Sash window renovation specialist Ventrolla has completed a window renovation project at a beautiful residential care home in Chard, Somerset. The unique Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing System was applied to the gaps in the sash windows to allow for smoother movement, eradicate draughts and reduce rattles. This helps to reduce noise, making the manor warm and comfortable for the residents. In addition to the 13 windows that were restored to their former glory, seven window frames were renewed and six new sills made. Ventrolla had to work closely with the local Conservation Officer to ensure that the restoration work on the Grade II listed building was in keeping with regulations.

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Yorkon Awarded £2.4m Contract At Lister Hospital, Stevenage Yorkon has been awarded a £2.4m construction contract at Lister Hospital in Stevenage. This challenging contract involves adding a new storey on to the roof of the existing cardiac catheterisation unit that was provided by Yorkon in 2004. The project also includes extensive reconfiguration works to the existing laboratory suite, provision of stairs, lift, and an adjacent modular corridor. The building will provide a range of purpose-designed facilities The roof-top extension was installed with partitions, mechanical and electrical services, windows and doors already in place to reduce time on site by around 50 per cent. It is targeted to achieve a BREEAM ‘very good’ environmental rating.

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In response to the growing demand for door assemblies that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of specialist heath sector projects, Vicaima have introduced a new brochure offering solutions in new build and refurbishment applications. The Vicaima Performance Doors – Hospital Range brochure contains products which have been developed through extensive research and development. For specifiers involved in the health sector, the Vicaima Performance Doors – Hospital Range brochure provides an indispensable tool, helping to identify the right product, application solution and design choice to suit the project requirements. www.vicaima.com Enquiry No 16 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Hundreds Of Howe Green Visedge Covers Installed At Romford’S PFI Over 200 Howe Green Visedge floor panels were supplied for Romford’s Queen’s Hospital in order to provide easy - yet tamper-proof - access to vital underfloor services. With the hospital floors set to be subject to heavy foot traffic from millions of annual visitors, patients and medical staff, a heavy duty and tamper-resistant access solution was required.

Such floor panels enable essential access to concealed pipes and cables, as well as vital building services including IT, heating and water supply. Due to their public-facing location, it was also essential that the covers fit perfectly flush with their surround to avoid distortion and prevent any slips or trips occurring for people using the facilities. Howe Green’s Visedge covers, suitable for a wide range of demanding environments, offered the most cost-effective and low maintenance solution. Fitted quickly and unobtrusively, the covers are double-sealed to meet the highest standards of hygiene and security and are corrosion and maintenance-free.

Engineered for use with flexible sheet flooring systems, the covers provide ‘stiletto-proof’ resistance and have proven longevity in highly trafficked areas.

The Visedge series also allows the sheet flooring, which can include PVC or linoleum, to be locked to the frame sections and hot welded to the surface rather than glued. This creates a permanent joint and eliminates any possible water ingress and peeling which can cause a health and safety hazard. www.howegreen.com Enquiry No 20 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Accessible Bathrooms Made Simple With Intatec’s Doc M Solution Intatec’s range of Doc M products is designed to make it easy for anyone with a duty to provide accessible bathrooms to offer a robust and compliant solution.

Tougher regulation means that demand for accessible and safe bathroom solutions is growing, and Intatec’s industry-leading antiscald thermostatic protection provides an extra layer of reassurance. LABC System Approval Certificates makes Intatec’s offering ideal for public sector organisations after a tried, tested and trusted solution.

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Wernick Eco AVflex For Award Winning Construction Company The Sewell Group, a Times Top 100 company for three years running, has also been chosen by Hull City’s Primary Care Trust to be its estates and development partner through Citycare a Hull based property development company.

The latest construction development being progressed by Citycare is the Bransholme Health Centre Development at Goodhart Road.

At the heart of the construction site is one of Wernick Hire’s AVflex secure modular accommodation site offices.

An AVflex can be tailored to offer partitioned or open plan accommodation to a very high standard. In this particular case the AVflex is an ECO system, a specification considered essential to match the Sewell Group’s 2011 Gold Award for the Considerate Constructor’s Scheme.

The eleven bay AVflex at the Bransholme Health Centre is equipped with a canteen, locker-room and a toilet and shower room on the ground floor. The first floor has a large open-plan meeting room, offices, a kitchen and male and female toilets. A fenced safety walkway with a tarmac floor has also been fitted around three sides of the AVflex. The internal fittings of an AVflex can be tailored to suit individual site needs, but standard fittings would normally include double electric sockets, IT and telephone points in dado trunking, convector heaters, category 2 lighting and carpeted areas on the first floor, but additional options can include furniture for sale or hire and comfort cooling. The Bransholme Health Centre AVflex was supplied finished in the Sewell Group colour scheme.

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Rivendale Slates Provide Perfect Finish For Care Centre A state of the art 50 bed care home and adjoining Primary Care Trust hospital in Chipping Norton has used over 2,500m2 of Rivendale fibre cement slates from Marley Eternit. The fibre cement slates give the roof a striking modern finish which is still in keeping with the authentic stone look traditionally seen in the Cotswolds. The development combines a modern care centre with an impressive Primary Care facility, comprising consulting rooms, x-ray facilities and office as well as a state of the art maternity unit. The Rivendale fibre cement slate also benefits from being a strong and highly durable product while also being lightweight.

In addition, all Marley Eternit fibre cement slates can achieve an A+ rating, the lowest environmental impact in the Building Research Establishment’s Green Guide to Specification. www.marleyeternit.co.uk/slates

When specialist solar contractor ISO Energy needed quality products to help it provide the maximum benefit from a solar thermal heating installation at the new maternity and HIV wing of Barking Hospital in Essex, Project Manager Stuart Whiting had no hesitation in turning to Sentinel Performance Solutions. Sentinel provided the glycol-based thermal fluid for the system – 600 litres of it – and the ancillary products – the system cleaner solution and the test kits, to ensure that the system would operate at maximum efficiency. The high performance solar heating system installed by ISO Energy and filled with Sentinel R100 heat transfer solution meets the required 10% renewable energy target delivering an estimated 34,000kWh/annum and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 7,250 kg/annum.

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Windows, Doors, Framing Windows, Doors, Framing

Vertical Lst Radiators Launched By Stelrad Stelrad Radiators has added a number of vertical radiator models to its already popular range of LST - low surface temperature – radiators for safety critical environments. All Stelrad LST radiators meet the strict requirements of the NHS Guidance Note for ‘Safe hot water and surface temperature’ and can be installed in domestic, commercial and public buildings running heating systems with total public safety assured.

Stelrad’s three model vertical range – all of which are in excess of 2 metres in height, come in ‘LST Plus’ specification offering an integral remote sensing thermostat valve which can be pre-set to allow adjustment or to match room temperature.

In addition, for LST Plus models come with an arthritic adaptor for special needs environments as well as a lockshield valve which can only be adjusted with a 6mm Allen key, hidden with a neat metal dust cover to discourage unauthorised tampering.

Every Stelrad vertical LST radiator is supplied with an attractive flat panel outer casing. They are quick and simple to install, the casing being held in position by security fittings with a unique seam fixing bracket system, to prevent unauthorised access to the heat emitter accommodated inside. And as with the existing horizontal range, the vertical LST models feature a smooth surface coating of anti-bacterial paint.

The emitter provides high outputs through convection for outstanding heat performance and each emitter is guaranteed to perform to a maximum working pressure of 116 psi (8 bar) and conform to BE EN 442 – the European standard for radiators. Each LST radiator comes with a 5 year manufacturer’s guarantee.

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Taking all current specification and building regulation demands into consideration, The Parkside Group Limited are pleased to launch Alu-Timber, a range of aluminium/ Taking current doors specification and building timber all windows, and framing, that regulation combines demands into consideration, The Parkside sustainably grown FSC or PEFC timbersGroup withLimited 100% are pleasedaluminium. to launch Alu-Timber, a range of aluminium/ recyclable timber windows, doors and framing, that combines sustainably grownrange FSCoforframing, PEFC windows timbers with 100% “The Alu-Timber and doors, recyclable aluminium. merge material solutions: timber providing the thermal efficiency, aluminium the protection.”

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Article By: Mike Williams, General Manager Of Portakabin Hire

A Guide To Expanding Teaching Accommodation Using Modular Construction Mike Williams offers some practical advice to help schools and local authorities expand teaching accommodation using modular construction, and considers how some of the common pitfalls in procuring interim buildings can be avoided to ensure completion on time and on budget.

It is also important to ensure that the building provider complies with guidelines on classroom size. Research has shown that 76 per cent of teachers agree that the quality of teaching space is a vital influence on students’ ability to learn (source: scholastic). Some manufacturers exceed the size guidelines which gives an added level of peace of mind.

4. Identify what is required at an early stage

Getting Started 1. Planning and preparation The time devoted to planning and preparation at the outset will determine how smoothly a project will run.

A tight brief will improve the focus of all the parties involved – school governors, estates professionals, the building supplier and teaching staff. With a clear and well planned proposal, the school can ensure that its project is completed to the very highest standards, on time and to the agreed contract sum.

2. Research the benefits of modular teaching space Speed of build is a key advantage of modular construction which cannot be matched by traditional site-based building methods. In the event of an emergency such as a fire or flood, or a sudden unexpected rise

in student numbers, some manufacturers can provide high quality classrooms within days and even whole schools in a matter of weeks.

Any impact on critical teaching time is therefore minimised and a difficult situation can be improved very quickly. If the teaching space is manufactured in factory conditions and delivered from stock, much less time will be spent on the school site, leading to significantly less disruption to teaching.

This will help the different organisations and professionals required for the project to be identified early on.

What role will an architect play?

Do you need a project planner?

Who will arrange planning permission?

Who will make sure the building complies with current legislation?

Who will arrange ground and civil engineering works?

Who will arrange connection to any services required, such as water, gas and electricity?

5. Consider the complexity of project management If unreliable, the building provider, utilities suppliers and property professionals selected will affect the entire project.

3. Look at other applications of off-site construction There are many potential uses for modular construction in the education sector such as classrooms, cloakrooms, canteens, offices, science laboratories, lecture theatres and changing rooms. Make sure the building provider has experience in all types of applications, and ask for proof of past projects and references.

Other practicalities to consider include: Local authority building control approval Health and safety Scheduling building works to minimise disruption, for example, during school holidays Preparation of foundations and service connections Climate control, security systems and data connection cabling.

A good modular building manufacturer will project manage the whole scheme if required, saving management time and further reducing risk.

6. Ensure the building meets relevant guidelines and legislation Any school building has to meet certain standards, including Department for Education requirements and compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), ensuring the building provides reasonable access for less abled people. A building that does not comply could fail Building Regulations or incur significant costs to adapt it.

An interim building is likely to need to meet the same legislative requirements as a permanent building. Any building sited for over 30 days will require planning permission, and any building over 30sqm will require Building Control approval. Some modular building providers will assist with these procedures.

7. Planning Permission The school should discuss the project with its local planning department at an early stage to determine any impact it will have on the surrounding environment.

The planning officer should be involved in good time and throughout the project, so delays are avoided. Local residents should also be consulted at an early stage, so the planning application is likely to be approved more easily. A good modular building supplier will help the school through the whole planning process, and some will even handle the application on behalf of the school. >>>>>>>

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Article By: Mike Williams, General Manager Of Portakabin Hire

.....A Guide To Expanding Teaching Accommodation Using Modular Construction 4. Involve the modular building supplier from the outset Draw on the experience of the modular specialist.

Its team should have worked on similar projects, and should be able to help the school develop the optimum solution for its needs. Modular construction should not be restrictive in design or layout so make sure that the building interior can be tailored to meet the school’s requirements. The building provider should also be willing to extend or reduce the building in size at a later date – giving the school complete flexibility to meet changing local needs.

5. Find out what the modular teaching space includes Will toilets, storage space, sinks and cloakrooms be required? All of these will have an impact on the use of the space and the quality of the learning environment.

Selecting the Modular Building Provider 1. Visit a recent project or a display building A good modular building specialist will arrange for a tour of a completed project, its factory or its local hire centre. This will help the project team assess the potential of modular teaching space, and examine the quality of the buildings. Check what the stock situation is and how quickly the buildings can be supplied.

2. Look for independent approvals

Setting the Specification 1. Set the design criteria Room Data Sheets are an invaluable tool. Consider, for example, how many power points will be needed in each room and the required air temperature, lighting and humidity levels. This will help ensure the building meets the school’s precise requirements from the outset and will help in the comparison of tenders.

In the education sector, there are specific requirements such as finger guards on doors, vision panels for small children, specialist furniture, climate control and security systems. A good modular building supplier will advise, assist and deliver these requirements.

Recent studies have demonstrated the link between student performance and indoor air quality. In tests, increased ventilation rates had a significant impact on maths and reading scores. When ventilation rates were over 10 cubic feet per minute, there was an increase of 14.7 per cent in maths scores and an increase of

13.7 per cent in reading scores (source: Allergy Clean).

As part of the design criteria, make sure the building supplier meets ventilation and CO2 guidelines.

2. Establish project objectives and cost parameters A project programme is a useful aid to help establish the key milestones and ensure the whole project team adheres to these objectives. Use a planning tool to calculate costs, set budget parameters and prevent overspend. Break costs into specific elements, such as the building, site works, building equipment, furniture and IT. 3. Define the layout at an early stage As the project may require several interlinked buildings, it is essential to agree the layout prior to the start of the installation phase to ensure all preparation work can be planned in advance. Decide what role an architect may play or whether the building supplier offers a design service.

The modular building system should have independent endorsements for quality, fire performance, acoustics, and insurance. Check if it has Local Authority Building Control approval and certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA). This will give assurance that the building complies with the relevant permanent Building Regulations and standards.

The supplier should also have ISO 9001 approval for the whole process, not just parts of it. Ask to see the certificates for verification. Sustainability and environmental management should be covered by ISO 14001:2004 so check that the supplier is independently certified.

3. Does the building supplier clearly outline its service commitments?

A good modular building provider should outline its service commitments for each stage of a project.

Areas to assess include: Will the building be delivered on budget and on time?

Will after-sales issues be put through to a call centre?

Does the supplier offer a service response time?

What happens if the company fails to meet its service standards? Will you be compensated?

4. Assess the thermal efficiency of the building The modular building should be designed to minimise air leakage and conserve energy. Always ask to see copies of test results so the system’s performance can be verified.

5. Look for a company that offers financial stability In challenging economic times, it is imperative that a supplier with strong financial stability is selected, particularly if the project is to run over several months.

Also ensure that you are comparing cost estimates that are like for like.

What to assess post-completion After the building has been handed over, collect data about running costs, how the building is used, and the quality of fitting out. Was the project delivered on time and to budget? If not, why not? This data and any lessons learnt will be invaluable for setting the specification for any future interim building requirements. www.portanews.co.uk

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Article By: Denis Wright

Wrightstyle Raises Fire Safety Concerns With UK Government One of the UK’s leading steel glazing companies has written to the government to raise what it believes to be an “extremely important” issue of fire safety. Wrightstyle Limited, which supplies steel glazing systems worldwide, is concerned that glazed doors, screens and facades are being inspected and passed as being fire resistant when in fact they offer little protection.

in the certification. For example, if the assembly is constructed from multiple components, have they been tested together? If it has been welded, has it been welded using the correct process?

The company’s chairman, Denis Wright, has raised the issue with Andrew Stunell OBE MP, Under Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government, who has already announced a consultation on changes that need to be made to the building regulations to ensure they remain fit for purpose.

The minister has also stated that he wishes to explore what more can be done to make sure inspectors adhere to the building regulations and how better levels of compliance can be delivered - issues that are at the heart of Wrightstyle’s concern.

The company believes that there seems to be an incomplete understanding and enforcement of fire specifications contained within the Approved Document B and the usage requirements of certification data.

“For example, and we have first-hand experience of this, unlatched doors with untested or incompatible fireresistant glass are being accepted as fire doors within the regulatory definitions despite the fact that they are clearly not within the permissible limitations of their supplied test certification. This is palpably absurd,” said Denis Wright in his letter.

Wrightstyle says that there seems to be insufficient guidance to fire or building control officers or consultants as to what needs to be specifically checked on the submitted data. The building regulations simply state that test standards such as BS476 Part 22 or the applicable EN specification should be available.

However, at no point do the regulations require further examination of that test certificate to determine whether or not the installed assembly matches the description

In the recent past, Wrightstyle has raised issues of fire safety certification in Dubai and, most recently, in Abu Dhabi, where it believed that regulations were not being stringently enforced, or where there was a less than optimal understanding of the performance criteria of using systems where components have not been tested together.

Wrightstyle supplies internal and external glass and glazing systems internationally, with a full service capability from design, through fabrication to installation. Apart from recent UK contracts, for both commercial and Olympic projects, it has supplied over the past year to, among other countries, South Africa (a FIFA World Cup stadium), UAE (Dubai Metro) and the USA (a nationally-important chapel for the US Marine Corps).

“British Standards and Building Regulations are there to protect public safety, not least in the event of a catastrophic fire. With regret, when it comes to unlatched fire doors, there requires to be an assessment of current guidelines for fire safety officers, and other authorised fire consultants, and an urgent need to issue further guidance

to determine when an unlatched glazed door system can be considered a fire door,” concluded Denis Wright. www.wrightstyle.co.uk

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Article By: Architect, Christopher Sykes

New Light On Old Problems Architect Christopher Sykes discusses how modern daylighting technology is being applied to the refurbishment and transformation on aged buildings.

The UK building industry has suffered an enormous ‘shock’ as a result of the recession. The days of plenty, ever increasing growth and full orders books have gone.

At the same time the industry has also experienced a vast sea change.

warehouses. Now, the technology is enjoying a resurgence in the transformation of buildings which have reached critical stages because their structure and their glazing have failed and the stringent new Building Regulations make normal patching up impossible.

The nature and source of projects may be different but, at the same time, there have come opportunities and the biggest of them all is refurbishment and retrofit.

Take several aged local authority swimming pools, such as at Bradford or Letchworth, the Shankhill Leisure Centre where the polycarbonate roof glazing had failed or the

became structurally unsound, so much so that the pool would have to be closed on safety grounds unless a cost effective refurbishment solution could be found to solve the problem.

The agreed solution was to demolish the flank wall and rebuild in a different, modern type of construction. It was important to retain a large element of fenestration by installing a translucent system which would generate quality, useable daylight within the space, while maintaining privacy. Rebuilding with Kalwall has introduced diffused natural daylight into the pool, greatly improving the interior ambience. Running costs have been

and replicating the original shape. The result has been an immediate doubling of the U value and improved solar control. Importantly, the whole ambience of the space has been greatly enhanced, even on cloudy days, because of the ability of the system to distribute light evenly over the space below, while at the same time eliminating glare and shadows. At night, the pyramid exudes an ethereal glow across the River Clyde.

The Jock Stein Sports Centre had a similar problem with it roof and clerestory. By replacing the ageing single glazed patent glazing with a similar diffused daylighting system, while retaining the same structure, the whole envelope has been transformed. Importantly, the quality of daylighting, especially the absence of glare and shadow create perfect playing conditions but also reduces dependence on artificial lighting.

Kalwall roof systems can be bespoke (with structure by others) or are available in self-supporting barrel and low profile vaults, up to 7.4m span, and self-supporting ridge roofs, up to 6m span. The lightness of the panels mean installation is less costly and far less cumbersome than glass. The panels have inherent rigidity and impact resistance, are largely self-cleaning and because, dirt is less obvious that on glass, frequency of maintenance is reduced.

New spaces One of the most interesting examples of refurbishment is not actually refurbishment but more transformation.

This is the clever alternative to newbuild or extending.

It’s when an existing facility can increase it useable area, often with very little effort. A fine example can be seen at Hartlepool College of Further Education where a large courtyard has been roofed to create a new refectory.

Here, architects Sanderson Weatherall have used highly insulating Kalwall to create a stunning interior ambience.

Clients are now focusing their attention on the potential of existing facilities, schools, leisure centres and the like, exploring how these can be improved and transformed. At the same time, new thinking has opened up new territory for some building products and systems, particularly those which already have a strong foothold in newbuild and offer green benefits, such as energy-saving and insulation, and which have not yet been fully recognized for their refurbishment potential.

A major advance is in the physics of daylighting technology and one good example is how Kalwall is providing new solutions to old problems. This unique diffused daylighting system was introduced to UK architects from the US over a decade ago and is widely used in many different types of facility, from schools and sports halls to hospitals and

Jock Stein Sports Centre and a large bank datacentre, both in Scotland, where the patent glazing over time was leaking. All these buildings have been typical candidates for daylighting refurbishment, transforming the quality of natural light which is cast within and at the same time greatly improving their insulation and energy-saving potential. A college at Hartlepool, a school at Wrexham and old warehouses in Gloucester Docks also typify a different trend - how to create new useable facilities from otherwise defunct space.

New facades Eccleshill swimming pool is a local authority run leisure centre near Bradford. Built in the 1960’s, the original design was a steel framed curtain wall with plywood cladding panels. The steel frame was corroding and

reduced because of the improved insulation and there is less reliance on artificial light, while overheating on sunny days has been eliminated. Visitors can now swim in a private and safe environment because there is less glare on the water, making it easier for the lifeguards to see a swimmer in distress.

New roofs A large datacentre in Scotland has recently been transformed with a new Kalwall skylight over the central atrium. The dramatic solution was adopted by architects Atkins because the existing pyramidal roof, constructed with tinted curtain-walling, was ageing and leaking badly.

Refurbishment involved reusing the existing structure to install 1200mm wide panels of highly insulating Kalwall

It takes advantage of Kalwall’s large span curved capability with secondary support minimised. Barge Arm at Gloucester Docks is another example of a stunning conversion of old redundant warehouses by Crest Nicholson Homes into apartments. Here, Edward Cullinan architects have designed a low profile vaulted roof over the space between two buildings to create an atrium.

As all the above projects prove, the science of refurbishment could certainly be retermed building transformation – or, if you prefer, back to the future! www.stoakes.co.uk

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Timbmet To Supply Sustainable Red Grandis Hardwood In Exclusive UK Deal Timbmet the UK’s exclusive supplier of Red Grandis, a Pure Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) red hardwood, is to offer a legal and sustainable alternative to Sapele or Meranti timber. The introduction of Red Grandis demonstrates how a new plantation-grown species with Pure FSC certification can be brought to the market with unique customer benefits in terms of sustainability, natural durability, ease of use and continuity of supply. A high-grade clear timber delivering consistency of colour, appearance, grain and workability, Red Grandis is most often used in the production of internal mouldings and exterior cladding profiles, as well as within the window and door frame industry. Red Grandis is also available as a Timbmet Engineered Component, offering proven strength and extraordinary efficiency.

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LRWA Leading The Liquid Industry The LRWA (Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association) were proud sponsors of the Liquid Applied Waterproofing category at the National Roofing Awards. Almost every type of roof was represented, demonstrating that liquid applied systems provide incredibly versatile roof waterproofing solutions. Over 600 guest attended the Awards, to see the four finalists: Central Roofing & Building Services with Sika Liquid Plastics (the eventual winner), Hugh L S McConnell with Tor Coatings, Sothall Roofing Specialists with IKO Plc., and Hyflex Roofing with the Hyflex Liquid System. The projects showed a variety of work including waterproofing multiple raised seam copper sheeted roofs, a large apartment complex roof that required a flame free application, and high security site that housed military products. www.lrwa.org.uk Enquiry No 27 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Pre-Assembled Kwik Kit® Now Available In The UK Kee Safety, the tubular structures specialist, has launched its Kwik Kit® series of value for money, pre-assembled kits for handrail and guardrailing applications into the UK and Europe. The Kwik Kit® series features a total of nine kit solutions, these include 3m long straight handrailing sections, a corner kit and an extension kit for flat surfaces, all available in either steel or lightweight, self-colour aluminium. Kee Safety also offers two steel only, fixed length handrailing kits, one for steps (30-45o gradients) and one designed for ramp applications (0-11o inclines), and a column guard kit ideal for protecting supporting columns from damage in car park applications. Steel kits are supplied with galvanised posts and safety yellow powder coated horizontal rails. www.keesafety.com/uk

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Training ‘Key Area Of Interest’ For Chiltern International Fire

Showered In SUCCESS Taplanes Showering Solutions are now the oldest British manufacturer of shower cubicles, minipods and ensuite pods. Using their own patented manufacturing techniques and materials, Taplanes are the only British company that can genuinely prove that they can meet a minimum 30 year life expectancy, if not in excess of 50 years. Taplanes have produced specialized equipment for private, military and government contracts for various applications which have involved highly specialized chemicals, plastics, electronics and robotic knowledge. Most of these contracts were completed under “Letters of Confidentiality” and “Secrecy” documentation. Taplanes manufacture all their products using a specially formulated polypropylene material with a minimum thickness of 10/12mm. This sustainable material allows Taplanes to take their products back at the end of its life cycle, regrind it, re-thermoform it and then re-use it. Each bespoke construction does not use any substitute material for strength, under-carriage support or component fixing, nor does the system carry any exposed sealant, grout or tiling which can be a costly, an on-going maintenance issue, and can also attract bacteria.

The Taplanes material is tested and approved by an NHS test Laboratory as bacteria free and also totally inert. Their patented horizontal joint system is designed to prevent any capillary action allowing for the whole ensuite system to be taken in and out of the allotted room as many times as needed without invalidating the guarantee. www.taplanes.net

Chiltern International Fire (CIF) identified ‘a keen interest in training’ during International FIREX this year, according to Deputy Technical Manager Mark Cummings. ‘Many of the visitors to our stand were already familiar with Chiltern International Fire as a point of authority, especially in the field of passive fire protection, and were looking for our opinion and thoughts on current issues and key trends. The Regulatory Reform, (Fire Safety) Order and its impact on passive fire protection, for example, was of great concern to fire safety officers and the training we offer in this specialist field will address many of their concerns.’ For CIF, ‘International FIREX provided an excellent networking opportunity and our interactive stand definitely stood out, giving us an ideal platform to discuss our portfolio of services, as well as further raising brand awareness.’

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Brick Development Association Publishes Sustainability Leaflet The Brick Development Association (BDA) has published the Industry’s sustainability credentials in a leaflet entitled; “Brick: Building A Sustainable Resource For The Future”.

Sustainability is about the whole-life energy consumption of a product. The crucial additional element in any sustainability calculations is how much it costs to look after a product once it has become part of a building. This is where brick scores against competing materials. The brochure provides crucial information for everyone involved in the specification of brick and masonry walling systems. All the facts laid down in it are fully supported by research and independent assessments. www.brick.org.uk/sustainabilitythefacts

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Together, steni colour and steni nature ranges offer superb design flexibility – plus excellent sustainability, being halogen-free, chemically neutral and recyclable.

Steni’s FRP composite panels have a considerably reduced environmental impact from VOC emissions, energy consumption and toxicity. In fact, a European study found they ecologically outperformed every alternative to be amongst the most environmentally friendly products on the market.

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Portakabin Introduces CPD Programme For Architects, Contractors And Facilities Managers

Chiltern International Fire Adds Additional Dates For Fire Doors Training To Meet Demand

Portakabin has introduced a CPD programme to help architects, contractors and facilities managers in both public and private sectors improve their understanding of modular construction. The programme aims to share expertise and help customers and specifiers to procure modular buildings more effectively and to optimise the benefits for each project, whether for permanent or interim use. Two free hour-long interactive seminars have now been approved and accredited by the RIBA and can be arranged at a time and venue to suit the attendees. The seminars are: ‘Decanting without Compromise’ and ‘How Off-site Construction is Changing the Face of Modern Britain’. All attendees at either seminar receive a certificate as proof of attendance, helping to maintain their professional accreditation.

To meet increased demand for its ‘Fire Doors Explained’ training days, Chiltern International Fire has added an additional date to the 2011 programme. The scope of the one day CPD- certified seminar has been expanded and now covers steel, composite and timber fire doors.

The additional seminar will take place on 20th July at CIF’s High Wycombe headquarters.

The cost is £310 + VAT (standard) with a discounted rate of £275 + VAT for TRADA members. For provisional BM TRADA Q-Mark Fire Door Registered Installers, there will be a half-day seminar on 21st July. www.chilternfire.co.uk/training

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Foremans Urges Construction Clients To Check All Modular Building Suppliers Fully Comply With Building Regulations 2010

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Foremans Relocatable Building Systems is urging construction clients to check all modular building suppliers comply with Building Regulations Part L2A 2010 requirements. Foremans is also advising construction clients to ensure that they are comparing tenders for modular buildings that are like for like and that they check suppliers’ track record of previous Part L 2010 compliant buildings. This will help them avoid being hit by unforeseen costs post-completion and potential time delays for Building Regulations compliance. In the case of pre-owned modular buildings, Foremans also recommends clients ask for proof of age of the building. Every Foremans recycled building is fully refurbished off site with new windows, composite cladding, wall linings, partitions, M&E services, doors and flooring, creating high quality, attractive accommodation for a range of permanent and interim uses, including classrooms, wards, and offices.

VEKA Plc has announced the acquisition of Bowater Building Products in a move which will further strengthen VEKAs market position within the UK industry during its 25th anniversary year of manufacturing in the UK. Users of VEKA systems have exclusive access to Network VEKA, the elite trade organisation that promotes members direct to end users and offers protection to homeowners via a series of guarantees. WHS Halo is also held within similar high esteem as one of the prestige profile manufacturers in the UK. Working in partnership with fabricators is part of the ethos of both VEKA and WHS Halo and this will continue for users of each brand. The acquisition of Bowater Building Products is the result of a thorough market review by VEKA and is a long term investment for the company as such, any decisions taken will be carefully considered to ensure they are the best option for the long term future of the VEKA and WHS Halo brands.

Wood for Good (WfG) will take a leading role at the TRADATechnology backed Timber Expo exhibition in September 2011 as Gold Sponsors. WfG Chairman John Kissock said, ‘In order to drive the use of timber in the UK, we need to create a regulatory environment that promotes the use of wood, and generates demand amongst audiences such as architects, contractors, engineers and builders merchants.’

Wood for Good’s presence at Timber Expo is in partnership with the Forestry Commission and the Scottish Forest and Timber Technologies Advisory Group. ‘By working together we hope to raise the profile of timber in Scotland, and all over the UK.’ The arguments in favour of wood are ‘too compelling to be ignored’, Mr Kissock will stress in the forthcoming issue of Timberexpozine. ‘Later on this year, we’ll be taking the timber agenda right to the heart of Government in our Wood for Good manifesto.’ www. woodforgood.com www.timber-expo.co.uk Enquiry No 39 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Exports Of Medite And Smartply Top c2.25bn

New Blast Division Success For Fendor

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Wood For Good: Gold Sponsors Of Timber Expo

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Fendor’s new Blast and Ballistic Systems Division is filling a gap in the market for specialist safety products, with orders rapidly being won. Derek Quinn, technical manager and Steve Simpson, design and projects manager who manage the division, say interest is ‘worldwide’. The recent closure of one of the biggest players in the security market has opened up major opportunities for the Fendor. Fendor’s MD, Chris Duffy sees the new department as a major long term investment with the potential to bring new jobs to the North East where Fendor are based in addition to supplying a very demanding market.

VEKA Announces Acquisition Of Bowater Building Products

Turkish Ambassador At Beko’s 21st Celebrations Ragip Balcioglu, left, managing director of Beko is pictured here with the Turkish Ambassador His Excellency Mr Ünal Çeviköz , centre and Group president and Arcelik CEO, Mr Levent Çakırogˇ lu at a special event held recently to celebrate Beko’s 21st year in the UK. From the new kid on the block just 21 years ago, Beko has come of age as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of domestic appliances. The company has become a major consumer brand, has expanded into both the private housebuilding business and the public sector, and is fast becoming a major player in the growing market for built-in appliances.

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Medite Europe, the leading producer of MDF and part of Coillte’s Panel Products Division, has reached a significant production milestone with 7 million m3 of MDF panels produced in its Clonmel factory since it was established in 1983. In addition, SmartPly Europe in Waterford, also part of Coillte Panel Products, has manufactured 4 million m3 of oriented strand board (OSB), since it was set up in 1996. This amounts to a substantial total of 11 million m3 of timber panel products produced in Ireland from Irish timber with an estimated value of €2.5 billion. With 90% of these products exported, €2.25bn worth of timber panel products have been shipped from Ireland over the life of these plants to markets across the world. Since 2008, Coillte Panel Products has continued to ask decision makers at every level and in every part of the supply and specification chain to be uncompromising in their choice of certified and locally grown and manufactured wood products.

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In Touch With Timber Looks Overseas For Inspiration TRADA has added a new international session to its popular In Touch with Timber conference, ‘Inspiration from abroad’, looking at what is new and exciting in mature overseas markets, including Sweden, Austria and New Zealand. Speakers include Daniel Fagerberg, Owner, Strombro Architecture and Harald Proffessner, Head of Sales, CREE. Others will soon be confirmed.

Now an integral part of the TRADATechnology backed Timber Expo event, In Touch with Timber will take place over the two days of the show. To view the programme in full visit www.timber-expo.co.uk/conference Enquiry No 41 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Unique Clear Preservative Treatment Launched That Leaves Timber Looking Natural Tanalised Clear pressure-treated timber is ideal for use in timber buildings, decking components, cladding and cedar shingle applications where the natural appearance of the timber is retained whilst having a preservative protection to Use Classes 1, 2 and 3. Developed

by Arch Timber Protection, Tanalised Clear timber is treated with Tanalith M, a new metal-free preservative, which retains the natural, untreated appearance of the timber rather than giving the pale green colouration of Tanalised E treated timbers. Based on an advanced and innovative formulation, Tanalised Clear treatment provides excellent protection against UV degradation and wood staining fungi, keeping the timber looking cleaner and brighter for longer when used in outdoor, above ground applications. www.archtp.com Enquiry No 42 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Flag-Soprema Launches Flexible Photovoltaics The Soprasolar® photovoltaic range from Flag-Soprema offers a choice of flexible or rigid PV options. By combining PV and waterproofing technology, Soprasolar Duo provides a lightweight, flexible membrane, the surface of which contains interconnected photovoltaic cells. The cells of Soprasolar® Duo are bonded to a high performance SBS bitumen cap sheet. Their light weight enables a greater overall roof area to be used and as the membrane lays flat, the cells are unobtrusive and create no shadows. Soprasolar Fix, by contrast, uses frame-mounted, rigid photovoltaic modules which do not penetrate the waterproofing layer. Cells contain no moving parts, so energy creation is silent and maintenance requirements are minimal.

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Dimplex Launches New Cost-Effective Solar Collector Dimplex is extending choices in solar thermal water heating, with the launch of the SOLC201 flat plate collector, which provides a cost-effective way to start enjoying low cost, low carbon hot water. The SOLC201 is solar keymark approved, meaning that it will be eligible for the financial incentives available under the Renewable Heat Incentive. A laser-welded meander absorber pipe with a highly selective coating means low pressure drop of the overall collector field, while a solar safety glass covering with 85 percent transmission allows the collector to absorb a large range of light frequencies for maximum efficiency. 30mm rear and side insulation holds on to the heat collected.

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Alfa Laval Increase Irish Coverage Alfa Laval has announced the appointment of Jerome Maguire as Sales Engineer for its complete product portfolio in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Jerome is a qualified Mechanical Engineer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queens University, Belfast, and, prior to joining Alfa Laval, worked for leading companies in the vacuum pump and compressed air fields, most recently as Sales Manager for Compair. Married with a teenage son, Jerome lives in Ballygowen in Northern Ireland and, outside of work, is a keen supporter of his local Rugby and soccer teams and also enjoys the occasional round of golf.

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Aluminium Re-Cycling – A Sustainable Solution Recognising the importance of the sustainability debate, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have the Comar 5P.i. ECO window system which offers the unique cradle-to-cradle properties of aluminium, as well as answering current demands.

Comar 5P.i. ECO has just passed BS7950 at BRE, which provides compliance with Secured By Design. The weather test BS 6375 provides even more reassurance: air permeability passed at 600Pa, water tightness at 750Pa, wind resistance at 2400Pa and design safety at 3600Pa. Comar 7Pi HSD, a horizontal sliding door system also meets ever increasing demands for energy efficient building materials. Both systems incorporate the trademarked P.i thermal efficiency providing low U values.

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New Videx Ex Series Stand Alone Keypads The new Videx Ex Series of robust IP rated standalone keypads is designed to operate in both internal and external environments. EX5 keypads include backlit metallic or plastic keys with a choice of plastic or metal surface or flush housings. The keypads incorporate an easy to follow programming menu allowing up to 99 unique codes and the setting of relay output times. The units also include inputs to trigger the relay from a push to exit button. The EX5P-73C version, in addition to the features of the Ex keypads, also incorporates a proximity fob/card reader allowing either fob or coded access, or for higher security fob + coded access. The INOX99-C shares many of the features of the Ex keypad range.

Shelter Store Releases Range Of Tensile Canopies In Time For Summer

New Alfriston Towel Rail From JIS Europe JIS EUROPE has a new heated towel rail named THE ALFRISTON. The towel rail is manufactured in an elegant round section shape with nine horizontal rails giving an appearance of refined luxury, together with a stylish 90 degree angle on the top rail.

The New ALFRISTON rail is 650mm high and 1000mm wide. It can be used in central heating, electric or dual fuel formats, which will allow the rail to be heated when the central heating is turned off. The ALFRISTON towel rail is manufactured in 100% stainless steel pressure tested to 12 Bar and is available in polished finish with brushed satin finish available to order making this radiator durable and hygienic and they come with a 25year guarantee.

GEZE UK is launching a highly versatile, electromechanical swing door drive for internal doors, enabling barrier-free access for all. The flexible ECturn has been developed to provide a quiet, simple accessibility solution. With a modular structure, the ECturn can be used with a wide variety of control options and in combination with access control and building management systems. Additional safety sensors can be connected simply and quickly, so it can be tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of users. The drive can be used for automatic and manual opening in addition to automatic closing in accordance with DIN 18650. To save energy, the ECturn offers a low energy setting as well as automatic and to make it even easier for users, it has three operating modes; automatic, permanently open and night. Suitable for all types of mounting, it can be easily retrofitted into existing buildings and is the perfect choice for new builds where adaptability is important.

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The Perfect Partnership. Lindab And Fermacell – Providing Industry With A ‘One Stop’ Dry Lining System

Siegenia-Aubi: Meet Aluminium’s New Hardware Heavyweights

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Shelterstore.co.uk, the complete online street furniture store, has released a new range of tensile canopies. At the entry level of the range are the Flare, Eclipse and Star canopies which feature classic ‘sail’ designs and provide extremely cost effective shade coverage.

The mid-range canopies, the Sail and Umbrella canopies both feature white, low maintenance, PVC Conical roofs complemented by robust steel posts.

These canopies can however, be upgraded from PVC to Silicone Glass roofs which have a ‘life-expectancy’ of up to 30 years. The Aurora is a contemporary shade, ideal for alfresco dining areas – featuring a distinctively elegant design consisting of curved support poles and a Ferrari 502 and Verseidag Commercial Grade PVC/PES membrane canopy. www.shelterstore.co.uk

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In the continued quest for bigger and better expanses of glass in contemporary buildings, SIEGENIA-AUBI is helping architects and designers to incorporate conventional opening windows which are more than capable of carrying the load. LM TBT200 and D300 aluminium window hardware from SIEGENIA-AUBI is designed to support heavyweight sashes with ease. The LM200 hardware for TBT (tilt before turn) and turn first windows can carry sash weights up to 200g whilst its sister product, the LM D300 for turn only windows, copes with sash weights up to 300g with ease.

Turning Heads With The ECturn

Alitherm 700: The New Parallel Opening Window From Smart Alitherm 700 is an innovative solution for enhanced natural ventilation. The system allows for a balanced, effective airflow whilst maintaining security and safety.

Alitherm 700 is ideal for insertion into curtain wall facades in both low and high rise commercial buildings.

Alitherm 700 can also fabricated using standard friction hinges be used to create side or top hung casement windows. The system is also suitable for use with chain-operators, operated either individually or as part of an integrated automated solution for building climate control. www.smartsystems.co.uk Enquiry No 51 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Steel building products provider Lindab’s partnering arrangement with Fermacell –the leaders in gypsum fibre board manufacturing, is proving to be highly successful with their internal steel partition and lining systems that are being specified for a number of major projects. The Lindab/ Fermacell system combines Lindab’s expertise in quality; steel dry lining systems with Fermacell’s renowned gypsum fibre boards to provide a range of internal dry lining systems suitable for new build or refurbishment applications.

The Lindab/ Fermacell system offers 7 0.6 minimum gauge steel profiles which are generic to all standard Fermacell boards. Light in weight, the steel profiles can be quickly erected allowing other trades to commence internal works considerably quicker than if traditional wood framing or block systems had been used.

Bespoke build heights or increased fire rating of projects can be catered for too with profiles up to 2.0 gauge steel available. Fermacell’s ‘multi purpose’ dry lining board has excellent fire resistance capabilities with a Class ‘O/ 1’ and European class 2 rating ,it is moisture resistant up to 80% Rh humidity levels and meets BS5234:part2 severe duty impact rating with a single layer is a major factor, making it ideal for schools, sports halls and hospitals etc.

Acoustic performance is assured meeting Part EBB93 and HTM 2045 requirements often with less layers than conventional methods. Fermacell is high load bearing and can carry up to 50 kg in weight from a single fixing and once installed the board is finished without the need for finishing plaster.

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www.marshalls.co.uk/home

Creating Better Homescapes With Marshalls A fundamental shift has taken place in the way we think about and design our streets and residential areas. Marshalls take an experts view on how good design is fundamental to achieving high-quality, attractive places that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

Creating a sense of ‘place’ through local distinctiveness The positive features of a place and its people contribute to its special character and sense of identity. They include landscape, building traditions and materials, patterns of local life, and other factors that make one place different from another. The best places are memorable, with a character which people can appreciate easily.

Alongside designing for local distinctiveness is the need to put people first as identified in the Department for Transport’s Manual for Streets publication which identifies streets as a major element of ‘placemaking’ whilst emphasising their role in creating successful neighbourhoods.

The Manual highlights the need for streets to be designed not just to accommodate the movement of motor vehicles, but that it should meet the needs of pedestrians and cyclists, whilst instilling a sense of identity for residents and encouraging community engagement.

Encouraging continuity and enclosures Buildings can define open spaces by enclosing them. The activities inside buildings can bring life and activity to the edges of public spaces and buildings can secure private open spaces by closing them off and overlooking them.

A sense of enclosure can be provided by hedges and street trees where spaces have good orientation and views and are interconnected or embedded within the neighbourhood for maximum use. Trees and hedges can also contribute to the framework of the street and soften the effect of the hardscape and built form.

Quality of the public realm Anyone who is designing a building, or any other structure, is helping to shape the public realm. How attractive a public space is, and how well people treat it, will partly depend on the arrangements made for its management and on how easy it is to maintain.

The success of the public realm depends on the arrangement of its paving, planting, lighting, orientation, shelter, signage and street furniture designed to accommodate all users, including the disabled, elderly and providing a safe place to meet and socialise in pleasant surroundings.

Creating a space where humans rather than vehicles are a priority actively encourages human movement either by cycle, walking or running.

Ease of movement A place should always be easy for everyone who uses it to navigate around, whether they are on foot or by bicycle, car or public transport. Pedestrians in particular should be able to get around safely and conveniently.

Making a place more walkable and accessible will help reduce car use and in turn reduce congestion and air pollution and improve public health.

The convenience, safety and comfort with which people go to and pass through buildings, places and spaces play a large part in determining how

successful a place will be. Well-designed streets encourage people to use them, and make going outside a safe and pleasant experience.

Incorporating a sense of legibility into the design We intuitively use all sorts of clues to navigate. The size and type of buildings tell us whether we are on an important route or a side street.

Buildings, landscape or public art can stand out from the everyday fabric of a place, making its location more memorable. This is important for people who are visiting for the first, but it is also very important for people with learning disabilities, who do not necessarily find ordinary signage helpful.

A place that has a clear image and is easy to understand helps people to navigate their way around in clear, visible and precise way. Even the choice of hard landscaping materials can add interest, uniqueness and aid legibility through the use of high quality paving, street furniture configurations or natural stone sculpture.

Creating a place which can change easily The most successful places are the places where redevelopment is sensitive to the outward forces around it. The demand for housing, changes in workforce patterns and ageing buildings and infrastructure should all be considered when designing residential and public realm spaces which are easily adaptable to changes taking place around it.

Homescapes which are flexible in nature and which allow for welldesigned public space can be easily adapted to allow for different uses

and the layout of the infrastructure servicing the development should also take into account foreseeable changes in demand and future weather patterns. To minimise the chance of flooding and watercourse pollution, it is advised to use an adequate Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDs) which will provide an effective method for the management of surface water run-off. SUDS techniques include permeable paving, attenuation basins, ponds and wetlands.

Including diversity in the design mix Increasingly, diversity within housing schemes is becoming more and more popular to cater for the different and changing needs of today’s homeowners. People want access to a decent home at a price they can afford, in a place where they want to live and work.

Mixed-use developments are becoming more widespread and offer places with a variety of uses and activities, shops and services. Choices in employment and housing for households of all sizes and incomes are important to making a place inclusive and welcoming.

Marshalls expertise and product choices have now been brought together in a new Homescapes brochure which gives valuable design advice, product information and ideas on creating better homescapes. Visit the Marshalls website for more information.

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New Smoke Vent Control Call Points

Overlapping Zinc Panels Ideal Alternative To Timber Shiplap The VMZINC 200 Overlapping Panel system provides the ideal alternative to conventional shiplap timber cladding, as zinc does not lose its colour, corrode or need regular maintenance. Panels are available in 2 and 3 metres lengths, are 200mm wide and can be used for installations of up to 30 metres in height.

Available in distinctive pre-weathered colours such as ANTHRA-ZINC (black) and QUARTZ-ZINC (mid-grey), the panels simply fix to a metal or timber framework.

Any cut edges will not corrode as the metal develops a self-healing natural patina.

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KAC has introduced an orange-bodied version of the MCP indoor call point conforming to EN12101-9 for use as a manual activation device in smoke control management systems.

Smoke vents are installed in diverse applications ranging from traditional industrial buildings, large enclosed public spaces and multiple occupancy accommodation through to data centres containing high value, enterprise-critical equipment. Typically, smoke vent activation is either electronically from the fire system control panel or manually from strategically located call points. For manual activation, the orange body and clear marking, specified in EN 12101-9, enables the function of the call point to be immediately identified, even by untrained personnel.

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Cromar LEAD-FREE – High Strength, Lightweight Flashing

LEAD-FREE

high performance lead replacement flashing

3 sizes available

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150mm, 300mm and 450m

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Cromar LEAD-FREE is a high performance, low cost aluminium flashing suitable for use as an alternative to traditional lead in both flat and pitched roof applications.

It has a durable, polyurethane outer coating and a polyisobutylene backing adhesive which ensures a strong, permanent, watertight bond, in most cases without priming.

Its light weight and flexibility make it ideal for details such as abutments, chimneys, dormers, soakers, valleys and roof windows. LEAD-FREE can be cut and shaped with either a knife or scissors without producing sharp edges and worked in any direction using a mallet, roller or by hand. It has a 15 year guarantee and a life expectancy in excess of 20 years.

LEAD-FREE is available in 5 metre rolls and widths of 150, 300 and 450mm. The largest weighs just 4.5 kilos.

Firefly Goes Horizontal

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Traditionally, flexible fire barriers have only been utilised for vertical applications. Not any more, FIREFLY in line with industry needs, have had ALL the fire barriers in the FIREFLY range tested and assessed for horizontal applications also, which widens the scope for their use tremendously. All the products in the range are also fully Certified by a Third Party Certification body, for both vertical and horizontal applications, which basically gives the Client, Specifier and Installer confidence, that the product will perform as required.

CMS Vibrations Lays The Law Down With Kinetics RIM-C

It must be pointed out that you cannot assume that a fire barrier will perform the same in the horizontal plane as it does in the vertical, the products must be tested and assessed for performance, as a horizontal barrier by an accredited Test House, to ascertain the correct fire rating of the product.The same applies to requirements for increased performance, you cannot just install 2 layers of a fire barrier and expect to receive double the fire rating or the insulation, fire barriers do not work that way, years of development and testing have taught us this. The only way to ensure that a Fire Barrier will perform in the situation you need it to perform, is to ensure that you have sight of a test document, that clearly states the installation method and fire performance achieved.

FIREFLY Fire Barriers are lightweight, flexible and have simple installation methods even for horizontal applications. With detailed installation drawings available for all applications FIREFLY gives you a simple solution to your Fire Barrier requirements. All FIREFLY products can now be manufactured in Black. Tel: 01706 758817 Enquiry No 56 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

The first of a series of training days has been held at Exova for Qualicoat licensed powder coating companies. Intended primarily for quality control employees, the course covered the wide range of testing which is routinely undertaken on powder coated test samples. The emphasis during the course was to ensure that the process in member companies is working at optimum levels. The course covered both theory and practical work in the laboratory. As there are so many variables in the process, emphasis was placed on avoidance of conditions which may impair the quality of the final coatings. www.qualicoatuki.org

The high performance Kinetics RIM-C (Rollout Isolation Material) system from CMS Vibration Solutions has been used to isolate a rooftop plant room at the new civil justice centre in Bristol, preventing machine-induced vibrations from propagating into the building and noise sensitive spaces. Effective isolation of the area was essential to stop the vibrations from becoming structural noise and travelling into the building. Kinetics RIM-C was specified to deliver complete isolation of the plant room floor concrete slab. The system achieves its performance by ‘floating’ the concrete floor slab and creating an air void between it and the sub structure. At Bristol Civil Justice Centre, a 100mm air void was a critical factor in the system design, which achieved a natural frequency of 14Hz on-site. www. cmsantivibration.co.uk

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Transparency In A Modular Design “Tasman Toren” consists of owner-occupied apartments ranging from 85 to 238 square metres over 23 floors. The 75m high building has an almost entirely glazed façade. Deep black aluminium frames surround the individual glass façade elements.

The products used were the “SL Modular” and the SL 60folding glass door, both of which are thermally insulated and from Solarlux. In total, 230 prefabricated SL Modular frames with 1380 folding panels were installed. Each module comprises a lower section of four fixed elements and an upper section of six folding panels with an opening width ranging from 4.55 to 5.65 metres. Double glazing with a U value of Ug = 1.1 W/ m²K was chosen for the glazing. In addition to the façade’s excellent insulation properties, solar panels and geothermal ground source heat pumps contribute to an eco approach to the building’s heating requirements. www.solarlux.co.uk Enquiry No 62 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Glazerite And Luton Claim UK’s First All-Recycled Window Borough VEKA fabricator Glazerite Windows Ltd has achieved a ground-breaking agreement with Luton Borough Council to switch entirely to recycled PVC-U for all future window replacements.

Luton is thought to be the first UK borough to commit fully to recycled windows in this way and will begin ordering frames made of the innovative VEKA Infinity system immediately.

The Infinity profile is based on a unique co-extrusion process with a core of high-purity recycled PVC-U locked inside a thin coat of virgin polymer for colour-stability.

With up to 80% recycled material, it uses less than a quarter of the natural resources, such as oil and salt, and has only a third the carbon footprint of its conventional equivalents. All the recycled material comes from VEKA’s own purpose-built plant, one of few in the world capable of recycling PVC-U pure enough to be put straight back into windows.

The Borough is currently in the second year of a five-year programme to replace the original single glazed windows remaining in 1,350 of its total 8,200 properties. Some residents may, in one sense, be welcoming part of their own windows back as the council already sends its old PVC-U frames to the same VEKA Recycling factory where the Infinity profile begins its life.

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rainline sustainable rainwater systems in steel

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Rainline – no matter what the colour, it will always be green In Sweden they know a thing or two about manufacturing sustainable building products and their impact on the environment, so it’s not surprising that Lindab’s Rainline carbon footprint is significantly lower than many of the rainwater systems currently on the market.

This combined with high performance, quality and competitive pricing makes Rainline one of the most effective and ‘green’ solutions for the control of rain drainage on all types of buildings.

Silver Metallic

Manufactured from high quality, zinc coated part recycled galvanised steel; Rainline offers all the features you would expect from a system manufactured by one of Sweden’s leading companies.

Available in a range of attractive high build polyester colours, the finish of which is guaranteed for 15 years, Rainline is also available in natural copper, Aluzinc and plain galvanised.

For an information pack contact us at the address below.

High-Tech And Classic Garage Doors • We have been working creatively for our clients since 1968 and we make it our business to meet your requirements • Garage doors and front doors to match • Bespoke or standard specification for round the corner, overhead and side sectional doors

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• Door and sliding gear come as one package • Rundum also design accoustic doors

• Materials that can be used include copper, metal sheeting, glass and hand selected timbers • Applications have included underground multiuser garage doors as well as ventilated garage doors, doors for a council gritting shed and doors that follow the external envelope of a building • Manual or unique remote operation

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Hot Water Made AquaEasy AquaEasy is an imaginative addition to the Alfa Laval range of Domestic Hot Water systems designed for controllable, straightforward supply of hot water.AquaEasy provides up to 350kW of capacity within a slim, space-saving silhouette. AquaEasy can be connected to any kind of heating source on the primary side.

A high efficiency CB60 copper-brazed heat exchanger transfers energy from the primary to the secondary side. A 2 or 3 port thermostatic valve combines with a rapid response thermostat to provide quick and precise regulation of the water temperature, while efficient insulation minimises heat loss.

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New Schell Urinal Controls Designed With Flair Schell recently introduced the Ambition series of urinal controls. Designed for operation with Schell’s Compact 2 concealed urinal flush valve, the Ambition series is offered in toughened safety glass coloured either white or the currently fashionable black.

The button operated Ambition model is set in a panel 121.5mm x 152.5mm with the button itself, of durable brass with a high gloss chrome finish, featured in contrast to the toughened glass background. The Ambition E is designed for ‘no hands’ operation, water efficient and ideal for public facilities and is set to flush automatically after the user has walked away from the urinal.

Water Softeners – ‘Among The Very Best Household Energy Savers’

Simpson Strong-Tie Launches New Range Of Steel Fixings Solutions Industry leader Simpson Strong-Tie has launched a new range of stainless steel fixings - a unique collection of cladding installation solutions featuring premium quality screws and nails, to join its extensive list of products. Suitable for use with all types of decking, cladding (timber and fiber cement) and even barn construction and marine installations, the screws feature unique point designs and thread profiles to make driving easier, whilst the nail heads have been designed to refract light to ensure that they blend with wood materials. The range is supported by new packaging and a brochure which also features the new Angle Bracket Connector (ABC), enabling vertical battens to be fixed directly to the supporting structure. www.strongtie.co.uk

Salamander Has The Right Pump For Whole House Systems The ‘Whole House’ pumps from Salamander’s Right Pump range can supply the total water powering needs of all UK households with gravity fed systems. The RHP range can supply, toilets, baths and wash basins as well as just showers. Available in four models: the RHP50 (1.5 bar) can provide, conventional showers, whole house showers, toilets, washbasins, baths and individual hot and cold taps. The RSP75 (2.0 bar), similar to the RHP50, but is also suitable for high resistance outlets such as multi-functional showers and showers with a massage function or champagne spray.

The two remaining pumps, the RHP100 (3.0 bar) twin and the RHP140 (4.3 bar) twin have the same specifications as the previous Salamander pumps, but can also power showers with up to four body jets.

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An Innovative Eco Cladding & Decking System From David Clouting

Break The Cycle Of Metal Roof Thefts By Replacing With GRP

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The growing number of church and school closures and costly repairs due to metal theft from roofs can be avoided if Glass Reinforced Polyester roofing materials are installed as an alternative to lead or copper. GRP roofing materials range from single-ply coverings to flashings which can appear identical to the original lead or copper installations.

Hambleside Danelaw’s Dryseal roofing system can achieve complex detailing and a similar finish to lead or copper but without incurring the cost and not attracting the risk of repetitive theft. Dryseal is suitable for most flat and pitched roofs. The system totally encapsulates the roof with a single material. Its easy ‘Fit and Finish’ installation means that it requires no heat or flames. www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk

A major independent research study in the USA has concluded that water softeners are amongst the ‘very best’ household energy savers. The research findings back the energy saving claims made by the UK’s leading water softener manufacturer - Tapworks - over many years.

This report highlights that by installing a Tapworks water softener, if you live in a hard water area of the you will not only be installing a carbon neutral appliance, you will also be “conservatively saving up to 20% a year on your energy bills.” The full report can be found at www.wqa. org/BattelleReport.

Energy Efficient Small Circulators Take The Lead Wilo’s new Stratos PICO and Wilo-Smart A small circulators are proving to be the stars of the Wilo range. The Wilo Stratos-PICO – the most energy efficient small pump you can buy, offering up to 90% energy savings over a standard pump - and the new Wilo-Smart A energy saving pump, offering up to 80% energy savings over a standard pump. www.wilo. co.uk Enquiry No 70 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

With the ever-growing demand for sustainable, cost effective building materials, it is not surprising that architects, developers, councils, housing associations, house builders and even self builders are constantly looking for innovative, eco friendly products that not only meet their environmental requirements but will perform as well or better than traditional materials.

To help meet this demand, David Clouting have launched a unique cladding & decking system manufactured from natural wood flour and environmentally friendly olefin to provide the ultimate in truly sustainable products Woozen, manufactured by LG Hausys, is exclusively distributed in the UK by David Clouting and offers all the aesthetic values of wood combined with high performance features. Woozen is extremely hardwearing, it will not rot, is highly resistant to weathering and insects, requires no painting, varnishing or cleaning and is easy and quick to install.

Woozen requires virtually no maintenance and delivers excellent whole life costings in comparison to timber based products. Its zero carbon footprint in contrast to wood decking for example, ensures that Woozen will deliver on both performance and sustainability issues.

Available in a range of sizes, Woozen is easy to fabricate onsite and its attractive appearance makes it ideally suited for a wide range of commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and consumer cladding and decking applications.

Woozen, at the end of its natural life can itself be totally recycled, further underpinning its zero carbon footprint and whole life costing credentials. www.davidclouting.co.uk Enquiry No 73 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

Forbo’s New Allura – Luxury Vinyl Tiles With A Difference Forbo Flooring System’s international design team has developed an architecturally inspiring Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection – Allura – which combines design excellence with European manufacturing quality and impressive environmental credentials.

Comprising an all new collection of Woods, Abstracts, Stones and Ceramics, Allura represents a step change in LVT design and application potential. Every design is unique and Forbo has exploited the very latest advances in digital printing technology to introduce dramatic and vivid aesthetic effects, resulting in a floor covering collection with exceptionally broad appeal across all sectors – from retail, hospitality and leisure applications to general commercial, healthcare and education.

Allura’s new Wood effects include authentic and traditional ranges, portraying the natural warmth and beauty of time honoured favourites such as oak, pines and cherry, and ultra modern ‘abstract woods’ which add a more contemporary and stylish feel. These tiles are supplied in ‘plank’ format to add to their realistic appearance, with sizes and embossed finishes specially selected to reflect each timber type.

A particularly innovative development, and a showcase for Forbo’s digital printing capabilities, is the Abstract range which features metal and organic designs alongside subtle textile effects. It also includes cleverly blended

‘Lines’ and solid coloured ‘Unis’ which enable specifiers to deliver highly personalised floor design schemes.

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Natural stone, concrete, slate, and metal designs can be found within the Stone range, including oxidised and aged iron oblong tiles and ‘A Range of Shades’ tiles, with sophisticated tone-on-tone hues that provide subtle character to larger spaces. A special highlight is the Allura Ceramics range.

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These unique tiles have a 2.5mm homogenous construction and boast innovative chip mixes and design effects that closely resemble terrazzo, concrete and granite flooring.

They are ideal for use in retail environments and other expansive heavy traffic areas as their size and structure heightens the overall design aesthetic, whilst reducing installation cost and maintenance.

New Allura is not only differentiated by design but also by technical performance. All tiles in the collection (with the exception of the Ceramics) are made using a dimensionally stable glass fleece interlayer to avoid shrinkage and have a tough calendared wearlayer and flexible PUR finish. They are offered in two different qualities – Allura Premium (with a wear layer of 0.7mm) and Allura 0.55 – to ensure there is a tile to meet the performance criteria of every location.

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“Allura is really pushing the boundaries of design,” commented Julie Dempster, Marketing Manager at Forbo Flooring Systems. “The diversity of the collection means that there is every possibility to deliver new and exclusive design propositions – especially when combined with Forbo’s other modular products such as Flex Design loose lay tiles, or our Tessera or Westbond carpet tiles.”

Manufacture of Allura LVT at one of Forbo’s European production sites means that the collection meets the highest European standards and is REACH (Registration Evaluation Authority and Restriction of Chemicals) compliant. BRE A/A+ rated and stocked in Europe, shorter delivery times and competitive pricing can also be achieved.

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Up and Down at the Junction with Stannah It’s Europe’s busiest station with more than 180 trains per hour and over 430,000 passengers a day using 17 platforms. No wonder Clapham Junction was a priority for easier accessibility. Now the historic station, first opened in 1863, has been the focus of the governmentfunded ‘Access for All’ programme, managed by the Department for Transport. Delivered by Network Rail, the programme aims to ensure that all travellers (including people with disabilities, young children or heavy luggage) have step-free access to this hub of the rail network.

Stannah’s Major Projects Team, led by Operations Manager Ken Price and in partnership with main contractor Osborne, have completed the challenging installation of nine passenger lifts, where previously there were none.

Ken Price of Stannah takes up the story, ‘This was a logistically challenging project to weave the construction of nine new lifts into the busiest railway station in the UK. 24-hour activity at the station meant our time on site had to be very carefully managed to ensure safety was maintained at all times. We are delighted to have completed the project to a very tight deadline in time for the official May opening.’

Simon Haylett, Project Manager for main contractor Osborne, explains, ‘Of all the Access for All projects

Osborne is undertaking for Network Rail, Clapham Junction has been the most challenging. Our priority was to complete this work without disrupting railway services while maintaining the highest standards of safety and leaving a lasting legacy of a better passenger experience.

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The excavation and construction of each new lift presented its own challenges. Each 16-person passenger lift has two concrete and two glass shaft walls. The concrete walls were procured by Osborne from Cornish Concrete, and were pre- assembled as a trial in Cornwall to ensure all aspects of the assembly were proven, before the critical installation during precious possession at Clapham Junction. The trial assembly was attended by the entire project team- Network Rail, Osborne, Butler & Young Lift Consultants and Stannah so all skilled parties could ensure the proposed method for craning the concrete panels, propping, adjustment and measurement would leave no room for errors during installation at Clapham Junction.’

Location: Clapham Junction

To reduce disruption to the public at the fully functioning station several deliveries of equipment to the machine and lift shafts on the platforms were carried out during engineering hours while a track possession had been arranged by Osborne. The concrete shaft sides had to be craned right over the top of the station building to the installation site. The task was logistically extremely

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challenging but all nine lifts were safely constructed to complement the heritage of this vital transportation hub and provide essential new facilities for passengers.

Bespoke solution provided All the passenger lifts at Clapham are bespoke solutions for a unique site. Each 16-person two-stop hydraulic lift was designed

by Stannah. The partially glazed lift car, installed to Network Rail Specification, travels within the 50% glazed shaft allowing light to flood in. Each lift has a dedicated motor-room, some are remotely located, whilst others are adjacent to the lift where space allows. Each room stores the Bucher hydraulic power packs and drives that ensure smooth journeys and accurate levelling on entry and exit of the lift.

A new chapter Regular rail travellers have watched a new chapter in the station’s history unfold. The lift installations are a part of a £14.5M makeover for the station funded by the Department for Transport, South West Trains, Wandsworth Council, Transport for London, Network Rail and the Railway Heritage Trust. The project included the restoration of the St John’s Hill entrance, which has been out of use for over half a century.

New shops, toilet facilities, ticketing and information services have all transformed the station. The first three lifts serving platforms 1 – 6 have been in use since January 2010. Phase two began earnestly with the installation of five more lifts, serving platforms 7 – 12 and platform 17, and all these lifts came into

service in Spring 2011. The ninth lift installation within the ticket office area was completed in May 2011.

The completion of whole project was celebrated at the official opening on 19th May 2011 when Transport Minister Norman Baker MP and London Mayor Boris Johnson declared the beginning of a new chapter at Clapham Junction station. Passengers can now enjoy all the benefits of this major refurbishment, including step-free access to and from all platforms at Clapham Junction for the first time in the station’s long history.

In addition to new lift installations Stannah has completed more than 80 lift refurbishments for Network Rail across the UK. Typical projects include the removal of existing lifts, repair of the lift shaft, replacement or refurbishment of the machine room equipment, installation of the new lift car and associated building work, sometimes with Stannah as principal contractor.

All the lifts at Clapham Junction will be serviced by the Dartford branch of Stannah Lift Services. Dartford is just one of eleven branches that comprise Stannah Lift Services nationwide network for the repair, modernisation and refurbishment and maintenance of all types of lifts, stairlifts, escalators and moving walkways from the Stannah product range, and also other lift manufacturers’ equipment.

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From Column Casings To Cladding – Encasement Has It Covered If it wasn’t for column casings and interior wall cladding solutions, building interiors would be considerably less attractive environments, yet these are both products that are often taken for granted by the building’s occupants.

Very few people stand back to admire a laminated plywood column casing at a school or brushed stainless steel wall cladding in a prestige office building, yet they are key elements in interior design and integral to the aesthetics of countless building interiors.

For column casings, at least, their role has been transformed from being a purely functional device for concealing structural steelwork to one of visual and decorative importance. From their initial specification and use by a relatively small number of architects almost 25 years ago, column casings have become a key consideration in an immeasurable number of projects and are now widely used on buildings of all types.

The demand for wider choice and increased aesthetics from architects, interior designers and specifiers have been key influences on Peterborough based casing and cladding company, Encasement, which has continued to expand its range during the past five years to become the most comprehensive available in the UK. Other recent additions to the company’s interiors range, includes the innovative ‘Venda’ retail interior and display

system and its ‘Vecta’ interior cladding solutions, with both products having already generated a significant amount of interest and new contracts, including the prestigious Carmine building in Paddington, London.

While the new products have clearly been well received, it is for column casings that Encasement is perhaps best known and its extensive range not only includes preformed plywood casings, glass reinforced gypsum and compact laminate solutions for interior applications, but also aluminium, stainless steel and glass reinforced polymer (GRP) casings, for exterior projects due to their inherent weather resistance.

Interestingly, Encasement’s ‘Forma’ metal casings and ‘Polyma’ GRP range are also widely used in interior applications, where the scope of finishes available, particularly in the ‘Forma’ range, provides specifiers with an even greater scope of options and can be specified with diameters from 250mm up to 1000mm.

Recent projects, such as a prestige reception area at Merchant Square, West London, a new library extension at Ibstock Place School near Richmond and contracts at London’s Olympic handball arena and Heathrow Terminal 5, perfectly illustrate the versatility of Forma metal column casing solutions. For example, at Merchant Square, the casings are finished in brushed stainless steel and are 800mm diameter, while those used on the school

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library project are six metres high and integrate with a glass floor, stainless steel balustrade and glazed curtain walling.

Encasement’s ‘Circa’ and ‘Quadra’ ranges of pre-formed plywood column casings still provide specifiers and contractors with an unrivalled selection of finishes, which includes plain, laminated or real wood veneers. Also, these products are also available manufactured from FSC certified plywood to aid compliance with sustainability codes and environmental procurement policies. Circa column casings have also been used on another prestigious project in London, where a series of 300mm diameter column casings are installed in one of Europe’s tallest residential buildings, ‘The Landmark’ at Canary Wharf, which consists of two sleek towers with the tallest standing 140 metres high.

Encasement’s Managing Director, Martin Taylor, explained: “Column casing provide a perfect mix of practicality and aesthetics and we’ve taken a lot of care to ensure our range meets both of these key criteria while ensuring that we always remain competitive and deliver high quality products. The success we’ve had in the South East and London is reflected across the rest of the country too, all of which use different products from our range, underlining the versatility of our casing solutions.”

He added: “Our entire range has been configured to provide the widest possible choice as well as being easy to specify, which is why we offer next working day delivery as well as some very specialised solutions, such as the Metza range, which provides up to three hours fire protection for mezzanine floor columns. “The addition of the Vecta interior cladding and Venda dedicated retail interior display systems enhances our building interiors offer and allows specifiers to source a range of specialised interior finish products from a single company with high levels of expertise and experience in this sector.”

Encasement’s new ‘column casing solutions’ e-brochure is available for download from the company’s website and covers every product in the range as well as providing details on materials, sizes and finishes available alongside an extensive technical information section.

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Fire And Rescue Facilities For The 21st Century The newly built £3.5m replacement for the fifty year old out-dated Fire Station, Carlton, Nottinghamshire boasts the type of high tech, state of the art training facilities and equipment needed for effective fire and rescue operations in the 21st Century.

More than a fire station, the energy efficient building features a two storey training house, facilities for practising rope rescue operations, a realistic compound for practising vehicle rescue, IT training facilities and a space for Community use with a viewing area from which the fire fighters can be seen whilst training.

M & G Olympic Products supplied and installed a number of metalwork items to the development including a 2flight feature staircase to the main reception area. The staircase compliments the sleek lines of this modern facility having brushed stainless steel finishes to the stringers, balustrade and handrails. The 10mm toughened glass infill panels to the balustrade retain a light and airy feel to the reception area.

As part of a comprehensive package M & G Olympic Products Ltd provided a Project Management service. The team’s wide experience gained over many years helped identify the best method of completing the project in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Design Team worked with the client during the early stages of the

project to undertake site surveys and produce design solutions, creating an end result to fully satisfy all the client’s criteria whilst ensuring plans complied with all relevant British Standard Regulations where required.

M & G Olympic Products Ltd has an impressive track record of delivering projects to a variety of clients in the Public and Private sector specialising in the design, manufacture and nationwide installation of Stainless Steel and Mild Steel Staircases, Balustrades, Entrance Canopies, Balconies, Walkways, Architectural Gates, Stainless Steel Street Furniture and Bespoke Architectural Metalwork.

Other items supplied and installed at the Carlton site include stairs, balustrade, handrails and balcony to the training tower, various external roof access ladders and stainless steel door guards complete with glass infills and mesh infill window guards.

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Solar Solution For Social Housing Scheme As part of an ambitious social housing programme, Rotherham council has installed a new photovoltaic roofing system on an apartment block in Maltby, South Yorkshire. Simon Dixon, Sandtoft’s training manager, explains the scope of the project and how the roofing contractor has successfully delivered the solar solution. Following funding from the previous Government’s Homes and Communities Agency, Rotherham Council is half way through constructing 127 properties on six sites across the town.

The new council houses are the first to be built in Rotherham for 30 years. All of the properties are being built to meet Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes as well as Lifetime Homes, and Building for Life Silver Standards. These are way above the typical house-building standards and incorporate a number of measures to ensure the properties are very energy efficient.

As part of the construction programme, TH Michaels was appointed to build a block of four apartments in Maltby. In line with the Council’s strict environmental requirements, solar panels were required on the roof.

These had to be as aesthetically pleasing as possible, so the contractor opted for a building integrated photovoltaic system rather than a bolt-on product.

Sandtoft’s PV48 solar roofing system met the brief as it can be integrated with most types of roof tile or slate, regardless of the manufacturer.

To improve aesthetics, the black photovoltaic panels are supplied with matching flashings that are unobtrusive and maintain the straight vertical lines on the roof.

reducing the risk of poor workmanship and subsequent weatherproofing problems. The whole roof is then tiled. As the roofers can stand in the area which is designated for the panels, they have better access to the roof making it easier for them to complete the tiling. This also minimises the requirement for roof ladders.

Sothall Roofing was chosen to install the PV48 system which was integrated with fibre cement slates. Supplied as a complete system and ready to install, the PV48 is MCS accredited and has been specifically designed for installation by roofing contractors. There is no need for a separate solar installer which reduces the number of trades on the roof and saves time.

And, the training takes less than one day even for those roofers with no previous experience of fitting solar products.

The panels which each measure 1.4 square metres, are quickly and simply installed at the end of the roofing process, so there is no need for the roofers to work over the solar modules. This helps to improve safety and reduces the risk of any damage. And if security is a potential issue, the panels could also be installed just before the scaffold comes down.

A key element of the training is the use of a ‘template’ for setting out the roof, enabling the roofer to correctly position the counter battens and hooks that the solar panels will be fitted on to.

To complete the installation, the roofer connects the solar modules with simple push fit connectors and passes a pair of cables through the underlay into the roof space for later connection by the electrical contractor. The PV48 includes the appropriate inverter to complete the connection of the solar system to the building’s grid-supplied electrical system.

Following the setting out, the flashings are fitted. These have been designed so that the roofers can simply flash the area where the panels are going to be installed. The flashing are very similar to those used for fitting roof windows, so are familiar to roofing contractors thereby significantly

Wayne Bartholomew was one of the roofers responsible for installing the PV48 for Rotherham Council and gave us feedback on the project. He said: “I’ve installed other solar products before, including integrated and bolt-on systems and the PV48 is by far the easiest one to fit. The setting

out is the most challenging aspect of the training but the template really assisted with this. Once we’d established how to set out the roof, the rest of the installation process was very straightforward. We spent a day with Sandtoft’s training manager learning how to install eight panels on the first elevation. The following day we fitted the remaining six panels in just four hours without any assistance from Sandtoft.

“I am a traditionally-trained slater but times are changing, so I recognise that I need to adapt and expand my skills to meet customers’ needs. There has been an obvious and recent shift towards using solar, so it’s vital that roofers take the opportunity to learn how to install them effectively. Any training in this area is very valuable and adds another important string to a roofer’s bow.”

The roof was completed within TH Michael’s tight construction schedule, ensuring that the new tenants can look forward to a high quality, aesthetic property that reduces carbon emissions and protects them from rising electricity bills.

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STYROFOAM-Wrapped Building Wins Sustainability Award An office building featuring STYROFOAM-A insulation from Dow Building Solutions has won ‘Best Sustainable Development’ in the prestigious LABC Construction Excellence awards scheme. The office is part of the new Carbon Neutral Business Zone (CaNeBuZo) in Lincolnshire, designed by Dr Jeremy Harrall of SEArch Architects with Local Authority Building Control services provided by South Holland District Council.

The development – known as CaNeBuZo – aims to be the UK’s first fossil fuel free business park. It features a series of earth-bunded buildings on a former garage site blighted with contamination. The office – the first building in the scheme to be completed – was given the accolade at the LABC East Midlands Awards, and is now in the running for a national prize. Dow’s STYROFOAM–A insulation to a thickness of 300mm was used as external insulation for the distinctive, circular building, which will be one of seven offices on the site. The completed scheme will also feature the “Lincolnshire Autonomous house”; another fossil fuel free project.

“STYROFOAM–A sits perfectly within the concept of the CaNeBuZo development as it’s ideal for external use where moisture resistance and strength are key,” said Jayne Law, UK and Ireland Sales Manager for Dow Building Solutions. “This is making it very popular with designers of earth-sheltered, zero carbon schemes such as CaNeBuZo as well as

Passivhaus design, where wrapping structures in external insulation helps reduce thermal bridges.”

STYROFOAM–A is produced using recycled carbon dioxide as a blowing agent which gives it a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than five.

U-values of 0.09W/m2K for the floors and 0.12W/m2K for the walls and roofs were achieved in the award-winning office building, which has exposed concrete on its internal surfaces.

“Using STYROFOAM–A in combination with exposed concrete meant we could provide a natural heating regime by harnessing the thermal mass properties of concrete,” explained Dr Harrall. “The concrete absorbs heat on warm days and releases it during cooler weather whilst the enhanced insulation means no additional heating will be required, reducing CO2 emissions.”

Earth covers the majority of the building, except for large windows to the south to make the most of solar gain and smaller north-facing windows. CaNeBuZo’s electricity will be generated by a wind turbine and photovoltaic panels, and all waste will be managed on site, making it a showcase for environmentally responsible development.

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Timoleon Tailors Underfloor Heating Solution For Pollsters New Grade 2 Listed Headquarters Timoleon has tailored an under-floor heating solution powered by renewable energy sources for a leading market research company’s new headquarters building.

The project will feature one of the first installations of Timoleon’s Aether Dry “screed-less” system which provides an instant, fast track alternative to wet screeds and performs efficiently at flow temperatures as much as 10o C lower – making it a perfect partner for heat pumps. An air to water heat pump was used as the prime energy source for the new premises of Marketing Means at Ashburton in Devon. The refurbished building, which is located within Dartmoor national park, has been the subject of a major upgrade of its energy profile – where this does not conflict with its listed status.

The windows, floors and ceiling are being insulated to current building regulations. Two of the external walls are also being insulated to the same high standard. Elsewhere, however, the original un-insulated stone has had to be retained giving rise to high heat losses in certain areas. To overcome this problem, while retaining a high COP for the heat pump, Timoleon devised an underfloor heating solution using

a number of the company’s specially developed products. On the ground floor an Aether Dry system has been employed, with 100mm Timoleon FoilBoard topped by a floating floor of Screedboard 20. On the upper storey a Timoleon Toron system has been used to achieve maximum output in order to overcome the losses through the old stone walls.

The Toron flooring system combines a floor deck with an under-floor heating system in a single, structurally loaded entity. The new, patent pending, system comprises 22mm thick panels of moisture resistant, flooring grade chipboard, ready tongue and grooved and routed to accept Timoleon’s 10mm polybutylene under-floor heating pipe.

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CRL Railings And Windscreens Help Create Safe And Dramatic Walkways In Las Vegas, USA When it came to designing walkways and bridges to connect some of the structures in the City Centre Las Vegas, the designers chose CRL to manufacture windscreens and glass railing systems to provide pedestrians with security as well as a view of the surroundings. Every element was carefully selected to harmonize with this glamorous, imaginative environment.

The suspended pedestrian bridge features a guardrail system that was custom manufactured by CRL. It functions as an actual windbreak and as a guardrail, ensuring a safe walkway. The tempered glass provides a 360 degree view of the area. CRL also added LED lighting to the handrails to help illuminate the bridge. All CRL Glass Windscreen Systems can be easily mounted to a concrete slab, block wall or steel substrate, and they support a wide range of glass panel thicknesses for toughened and toughened laminated glass applications. Custom systems can be fabricated to meet safety concerns, as well as artistic tastes.

At ground level, CRL’s P5 Series of posts and handrails were used to create safe and attractive protection for visitors. CRL manufactures a comprehensive selection of Post Railing Kits that combine the durability of stainless steel components with innovative designs and engineering.

Their P-Series Post Railing Kits offer a choice of eight distinctive designs

for both commercial and residential applications.

The handrails used here also feature an LED lighting system to enhance safety, while creating a dramatic visual effect in the evening hours. CRL’s LED lighting components are ideal for illuminating walkways and edge lighting glass panels and are low voltage and low maintenance. CRL supply all the materials needed to utilize the advantages of LED lighting, including LED wall mount and post mount hand rail systems, cap rail housing inserts, strip lights, drivers, mounting clips, jumper pins, and wires.

Although City Centre provided an ideal commercial environment to showcase CRL railing systems and windscreens, they are very popular in residential settings as well.

C.R. Laurence is the leading supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries. Offering more than 50,000 products, the company serves the industry from locations throughout Europe, North America and Australia.

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Ashzip Rises High Above The Rest

Levolux Is Flying High In Dublin

Sandwell Homes has managed numerous high rise Decent Homes refurbishments in partnership with Sandwell Council’s Urban Design team, including Lancaster House in Oldbury, West Midlands. In order to sufficiently meet the Decent Homes standard a complete refurbishment of the building was necessary, and Ash & Lacy Building Systems was chosen to provide the roofing solution.

Lancaster House was suffering from problems inherent with flat roofs including degradation of brickwork and concrete. Ash & Lacy’s standing seam roofing system was the perfect choice to fulfil the refurbishment requirements. Ash & Lacy supplied 2000m2 of Ashzip 400 to cover the existing roof, the atrium and also cladding the curved roof of the lift and motor room. The steel frames of the new roof structure could be reduced in size thanks to the strength provided by the Ashzip jointing technique which helped to reduce the loadings imposed to the existing structure. A further advantage of Ashzip is the ability to cut and form the material on site.

Dublin Airport’s new 75,000m2 Terminal 2 building is visually striking and extremely energy efficient, thanks in part to an impressive installation of Louvres, courtesy of Levolux. To ensure the building is not exposed to excessive solar heat gain and glare, Levolux was invited to develop a comprehensive external Solar Shading solution, drawing on its significant experience gained from similar projects in this sector. The custom solution comprises extruded aluminium Aerofoil Fins, Fabricated Fins, in addition to Ventilation and Screening Louvres. On exposed south, east and westfacing glazed elevations of the terminal building, Levolux installed perforated aluminium Fabricated Fins horizontally in vertical stacks. The Fins, measuring 690mm in width, provide effective shading, while the perforations are engineered to allow outside views and to maximise the use of daylight. www.levolux.com Enquiry No 84 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

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Dricon Hits New Heights!

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Sky’s The Limit For Safety Letterbox Company At The Burj Khalifa At more than 828 metres high, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest building. The Safety Letterbox Company (SLBC) rose to the demanding design challenge of supplying a unique mailbox solution for exclusive apartments within this impressive skyscraper.

South Wales-based SLBC, the UK’s leading manufacturer of secure mailing systems, worked closely with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill architects to produce the bespoke arrangement of 28 banks of 50 mailboxes for three purpose-designed mailrooms.

These mailrooms serve the multi-million pound luxury Armani Residences, personally designed by fashion legend Giorgio Armani.

The one and two-bedroom apartments are located on floors nine to 16 of the elegant 160-storey tower, built by Emaar Properties.

Recessed snugly behind oak-panelled facades, each bank of mailboxes has a fully opening lockable front panel to allow for secure A4 size mail delivery by the postal authority. This eliminates any

unauthorised third party deliveries, ensuring complete privacy for recipients. All the lockable individual boxes are clearly marked inside with a detailed postal address. Mail retrieval is via the front flap and individual doors featuring both European and Arabic numerals.

With more than 25 years’ experience and expertise in delivering tailor-made mail solutions for global clients, The Safety Letterbox Company was an obvious choice for this world-class structure.

Mailbox security, design and individual requirements were discussed in detail from the outset, with client liaison overseen by the company’s international contracts manager.

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Arch Timber Protection’s proven Dricon fire retardant treatment for timber will be protecting the refurbished Charles Inglis Clark (CIC) Memorial Hut, a climber’s facility on Ben Nevis. Ben Nevis is the tallest peak in the UK, and this could make the CIC hut the highest fire retardant project in the UK. The CIC hut was first built in the late 1920s and is owned by the Scottish Mountaineering Club. It is 685 m above sea level, below the cliffs on the north face, and is believed to be the only true mountain hut in the UK. This face is the main focus for snow and ice climbing, so the hut gets the heaviest use in the winter.

“The hut is used by parties from the UK and all over the world,” says Andrew M James, Convener of the Huts Sub Committee. “The next stage of the project was to upgrade the interior of the original building, where a new wood lining over insulation to the timber frame will replace the original pitch pine lining. Once we were assured that it would meet the requirements of a single helicopter lift, less than 900 kg, we decided to use cladding pre-treated with Dricon fire retardant protection, to avoid the problems we had experienced with on site treatment”.

With a date already booked for the work programme, to suit a low hut use period and better weather, Arch pulled out all the stops to prepare the treated timber in time. The project will use around 100 sq metres of 12 mm tongue and groove redwood internal timber cladding pre-treated with Dricon to meet Euroclass B standards and because of the access challenges to this remote site, all materials have to be airlifted in by helicopter.

“Dricon is robust enough to protect the internal cladding from fire under the extreme conditions found in the winter on Ben Nevis and is the only BBAcertificated fire retardant treatment for timber, providing proven fire protection for interior applications such as this,” says Jacqui Hughes, Arch Timber Protection’s Fire Retardant Sales Manager.

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New Daylighting Transforms Old Pool The Kalwall diffused daylighting system has been used in the refurbishment of Bradford’s Eccleshill swimming pool.

This is another example where the highly insulating system can be used to refurbish curtain-walling and fenestration or skylighting systems and rooflights which have aged and failed. Built in 1968, the original design was a steel framed curtain wall which eventually corroded and became structurally unsound. The solution was to demolish the flank wall and rebuild with a high performance translucent system which would generate good daylight and also give protection against vandalism. Consequently it was the decision of Bradford MDC architects to specify the Kalwall system, based on its reputation and widespread use on new projects and for refurbishment.

At Eccleshill, the diffused daylighting has greatly enhanced the interior ambience. Running costs have been reduced because of the improved insulation with less reliance on artificial lighting. Another benefit is that the diffused daylight eliminates glare and veiling on the water which means that lifeguards can see swimmers better. At night, the pool presents an external glow. Kalwall is unique in its ability to distribute diffused daylight evenly as ‘museumquality’ light, without the need for blinds, curtains or solar control, and to eliminate the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system is particularly popular for sports halls and pools because of its ability to create ideal playing and swimming conditions. Project publications specifically about Kalwall for Schools, Pools and Sports Halls are available from Stoakes Systems Ltd (tel 020 8660 7667) or downloadable from www.stoakes.co.uk Enquiry No 86 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

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Lindapter’s Design Specified At Gatwick Airport The steelwork fixing specialist Lindapter designed a unique high capacity support assembly to secure a new baggage system to existing steel beams as part of the £31m Gatwick North Terminal baggage handling upgrade.

Tanalith E Helps Keep Macedonian Museum Afloat Tanalith E wood preservative is protecting the new wooden poles holding up Macedonia’s Museum on Water, a reconstruction of a prehistoric palafitte settlement built over Lake Ohrid. Palafittes, also known as stilt houses or pile dwellings, are houses built on timber piles over water or above the ground. The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Macedonia contracted Bulgarian company Uvix Impregnation to treat the timber, and over five months the company used Tanalith E to protect around 660 cubic metres of oak poles. These were then driven into the lake bottom to carry the timber platforms and buildings.

“The excellent performance credentials of Tanalith E in severe conditions such as permanent water contact made it the perfect choice for this project,” says Jury Bistrishky, of Uvix Impregnantion Ltd. “Tanalith E was recommended by the Faculty of Forestry at the University St. Kiril i Metidij, Skopje, because it is an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional wood preservative treatments, and will not affect the fauna in the lake.”

The Museum on Water is part of the National Institution Institute for Protection of Monuments of Culture is situated in the Bay of the Bones, on the southeast coast of Lake Ohrid. The reconstruction of the settlement is part of a new museum complex including a museum building, diving centre and the Gradishte, a Roman military garrison town. The reconstructed buildings used a combination of timber, clay, animal skins and reeds, offering visitors a realistic look at how prehistoric families once lived in Macedonia over 5,500 years ago.

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The brief required a method of connecting vertical SHS hollow sections with stiffened end plates to various types of structural sections, including castellated beams, whilst delivering a safe working load capacity of 250kN per connection. Lindapter’s technical support engineers proposed the use of Type AF24 clamps with grade 10.9 bolts in a bespoke hanger assembly.

The design fulfilled the significant load requirements and vibration considerations, and also removed the need to drill or modify existing steel beams, thereby allowing a faster installation.

Lindapter’s drawings and calculations were presented to the consulting civil & structural engineers who approved and specified the Lindapter connection for use at the UK’s second largest airport.

During installation, the ease of adjusting the Lindapter fixings simplified the precise alignment of the baggage system, despite being suspended from various sized beams throughout the span of the upgrade. A further advantage at the construction phase was that a hot working permit was not needed, removing any associated and potentially costly construction delays.

Gatwick is the latest in a number of airport projects, including Doha and Dublin T2, to utilise Lindapter components and assemblies, with typical applications including securing structural steel, aluminium curtain walling and suspending building services.

Lindapter’s high strength Type AF fixings are approved by TÜV Nord, verifying the tensile performance of a four bolt girder clamp configurations of up to 250kN and 70kN in friction. An international distribution network provides worldwide availability of sizes M12M24, supplied hot dip galvanised as standard for extra corrosion protection.

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Worcester Historical & Library Centre Chooses Velta’s TABS System

Fife Council Building Services Completes Pollution Reducing Pilot Project With Marley Eternit And Jewson

A library centre project for Worcester County Council has seen the utilisation of velta’s unique heating and cooling system. This 4500m² new build scheme takes advantage of velta’s TABS (thermally active building system) which has been installed into the concrete core of the building in varying floor construction types. The velta TABS system has been installed to the concrete steel reinforced floors on the 1st level and then within a post tensioned system to all the uppers floors. The system mats were produced off site and through an in depth design process all mats were manufactured and installed, taking into consideration the varying and complicated floor structure systems allowing for a fast and effective on site install.

Fife Council Building Services has completed an innovative pilot project using a ground-breaking pollutionreducing tile on seven semi detached houses in Kinglassie, Scotland. Almost 1,000m2 Marley Eternit EcoLogic tiles were provided for the projec. The EcoLogic tile can absorb and neutralise harmful nitrous oxides (NOx) in the atmosphere. The tile also contains around 50% recycled content. Ecologic is an innovative tiling product due to a special external coating which contains grades of titanium dioxide (TiO2). This surface coating triggers a reaction under the influence of UV radiation in sunlight which converts harmful asthma-causing pollutant nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitric acid ions. These are then neutralised by the lime and calcium carbonate in the concrete, so removing the potentially harmful pollutants from the atmosphere. www.marleyeternit.co.uk

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Ground Sourced NIBE System Heats Tadley Memorial Hall Tadley Memorial Hall is instantly recognisable as the archetypal postwar village hall. Single storied and brick built with a pitched roof, it is a practically designed building that has served the local community well for nearly sixty years.

Originally without lighting or heating, electricity was installed in the 1960s and heating, first by infra-red wall heaters and later by safer electric convector heaters, vastly improved the hall’s comfort. Unfortunately the system has over the past few years becoming outdated as, with spiralling energy costs, electricity bills were becoming totally unmanageable.

Fortunately the Trustees who run the Memorial Hall obtained access to a grant for the ‘enhancement of community facilities’ from the Borough Council via Tadley Town Council and were able to research and subsequently commission a new, more cost effective, heating system.

Both conventional and renewable systems were considered but grants available from the Low Carbon Building Programme and the Community Sustainable Energy Programme meant that the installation of a renewable energy system was financially viable, leaving the lasting advantages of ultra low cost energy as an unmissable legacy. 1st Rate Services of Tadley, the local specialist in renewable energy who are Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) accredited NIBE VIP Installers, have been installing NIBE products for the past five years throughout the South of England.

Working closely with Gavin Hogg, a Technical Sales Engineer with NIBE Energy Systems, who also advised on the grant applications, a design was devised and approved for four boreholes each 100 metres deep, to be drilled in the Hall’s car park in order to harness the latent energy in the ground. Plastic piping from a huge roll was inserted into the boreholes and filled with a mixture of water and glycol [anti-freeze], giving a ‘flow and return’ system carrying the ground-heated liquid to a NIBE F1145 heat pump situated in the Hall’s little used back room. Here it was passed through the latest in heat exchangers and compressed

to vastly increase the temperature of the liquid. Once this enhanced energy has been utilised in the adjacent hot water cylinder, the now cold liquid was passed back for re-circulation to the boreholes. Since the start up motor is the largest energy consumer in the design, the system runs continually giving a constant temperature in the building night and day, seven days a week.

As an ‘add-on’ to the ground-sourced energy a series of vents were installed in the ceiling through which warmed air is recovered from the upper levels of the Hall and passed back to a NIBE FLM unit, a specially designed heat exchanger which in turn passes that energy to the brine loop for more efficient operation, as well as maintaining a constant level of fresh air, which depending on the season will maintain a constant climate control of the main hall area. Radiators installed by 1st Rate Services are also energy efficient fan controlled low temperature units, which reduce the running costs by up to a third compared to conventional radiators and they will distribute the heat evenly in the main hall area and at the same time match perfectly the running operation of the NIBE FLM unit.

The accumulated energy from the two systems means that not only is the Hall at a constant ambient temperature regardless of outside conditions but also that the Trustees have been able to add hot taps to the wash basins [unaccustomed luxury for the users] as well as enjoying unlimited hot water in the kitchen. The new NIBE heating system has certainly upgraded the Memorial Hall’s facilities but, even more important, the vast reduction in fuel bills means that the Trustees will be able to maintain this essential community service for many, many years to come.

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Venesta’s Screen Prints Brighten Up Children’s Washrooms Named ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2007, Belleville School in Battersea, looks after 730 pupils, aged between 4 and 11. Housed in a classic Victorian building, the school is committed to providing a warm and friendly environment for children to learn and spends a lot of time and effort ensuring its pupils feel safe, secure and stimulated.

Charged with an extensive refurbishment to the whole school, chartered surveyors, Wilby and Burnett, briefed Venesta to provide a cubicle range that would answer the school’s need for a fun, safe, hygienic environment. Genesis was selected for its design and variety of height options making it the natural choice. School head, Mr Grove, was particularly impressed by Venesta’s online design studio which allowed him to visualise different colour mixes before making his selection.

A key consideration on this project was timing. The refurbishment was planned for the school holidays, meaning it had to be gutted and refitted in just six weeks. Thankfully, the highly efficient Venesta team was able to rise to the challenge and delivered the cubicles on time and ready to install. ‘‘Before this project went ahead we stipulated that our suppliers needed, not only to provide highly thought out, stylish systems but also to be hot on the quality of their service too. I’m delighted to say, we got both from Venesta.’’ Mr Grove, Head, Belleville Primary School To order Venesta’s new brochure, call 01474 353333. www.venesta.co.uk Enquiry No 92 www.go-public-mag.co.uk/card

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