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ISSUE 2 (14) FEBRUARY 2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE News:
• CRO Cards Withdrawals • NAPIT Keep Members Busy Scheme • BCA Construction Products Regulations Guidance • CCS New 2017 Monitor's Checklist
Education:
• Open Doors: Get into Construction • Health & Safety: Electrical works • Sustainability Guide: Innovation Lab
Regulations:
• The Right to Build Scheme
Estimation:
• Aircrete blocks foundation and wall
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PUBLISHER/EDITOR IBB Polish Building Wholesale EDITORIAL OFFICE 18 Gorst Rd, Park Royal NW10 6LE London T: 020 8965 7972 E: editor@IBBbuilder.co.uk www.IBBbuilder.co.uk EDITOR Magdalena Rosół E: mrosol@ibb.pl DESIGN Perfect Design Group Ltd T: 0747 345 8880 E: office@perfectdesigngroup.com www.perfectdesigngroup.com READ MAGAZINE ON ibb.uk issuu.com FOLLOW US ON ibbbuilder.uk facebook.com/ibbbuilder twitter.com/ibbbuilder IMAGE STOCK shutterstock.com
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Hello Readers Welcome to the February edition. I will briefly describe this month’s contents. Firstly, there were the couple of exciting events taking place recently in which IBB Polish Building Wholesale got involved. The fundraising events of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity took place on the 15th of January, and inside this issue, we included the photo memory of the fabulous time during events in Watford and Birmingham. Moreover, our managing director Jacek Ambrozy was featured in the Corporate Vision magazine, and their article on IBB is included in the section “They wrote about us”. My favourite read this month is the article about the Right to Build scheme introduced in April 2016. If anyone is interested in self-build, hopefully, this will give you more insight on how to find the building plot and what incentives are currently available for self- builders. I was quite taken with some of the information myself and might use that shortly. A must read for every contractor is the article about the health and safety during electrical works. Get to know the Health & Safety Executive recommendations on how to stay safe and provide the safe working environment. The technology section is packed with step by step guide to the thin joint system which is getting more popular in the UK due to fantastic thermal efficiency features, but not only.
The informative guide on lightweight aircrete products and the proposed cost estimation for wall and foundation blockwork is included. Also, we’ve come up with some of the best offers on the aircrete products - check our regular monthly deal section and enjoy discounts. This month, amongst other construction news for instance about the CRO cards withdrawals or NAPIT Keep Members Busy Scheme, we cast some light in our Builders Sustainability guide on the Innovative Lab. Valuable read. Fresh updates on our sponsorship activity in sport are included. Get news on IBB Polonia London VC and FC. We encourage you to join the IBB Polonia London Club Supporters and take part in the planned events. Hope you will find this edition informative. Explore the content and in the meantime like us on Facebook or watch our website for updates. Magdalena Rosół Editor
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CONSTRUCTION NEWS They wrote about us The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity CRO Cards Withdrawal NAPIT Keep Members Busy Scheme British Cable Association CPR Guidance to Specifiers
BUILDING EDUCATION Considerate Constructors Scheme - New 2017 Monitors’ Checklist now available
BUILDER EDUCATION Open Doors - Get into Construction
BUILDER EDUCATION Health and Safety during Electrical Works
BUILDER EDUCATION I-LAB INNOVATION LAB
BUILDING REGULATIONS The Right to Build Scheme
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES Thin Joint System
MATERIALS COMPARISON Aerated Concrete Products
ESTIMATION Thin Joint System
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IBB MONTHLY DEALS
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Shipping COMPANY DETAILS Company: IBB Polish Building Wholesale Name: Jacek Ambrozy Email: ja@ibb.pl Web Address: www.ibb.uk Address: 18 Gorst Road, London NW10 6LE Telephone: 020 8965 7972
IBB Building for The Future
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As Managing Director, Jacek Ambrozy has led IBB Polish Building Wholesale, a company responsible for supporting construction businesses with their material needs, to continued success. With the expansion of their brand through various elements, IBB is hitting new heights in the construction industry. Established in 2005, IBB Polish Building Wholesale (IBB) supports small and medium-sized construction businesses with all of their wholesale material needs. Having had experience in conducting construction works in many European countries, including Poland, Sweden, Germany and UK, the company decided to establish economic foundations through the import of construction materials. The firm has four branches in the UK – London, Croydon, Birmingham and Manchester.
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At first, these materials were mainly imported from Poland but have since expanded into other countries. The imported materials have to meet the following conditions. Firstly, they have to be the same quality but at a lower price, they have to complete the diversity of the products available on the market and have a better quality than the materials available so far. All of these goals, which the company has consistently achieved for more than ten years, has allowed us to build a base of over 10,000 customers, builders, investors etc. and the prospect of approximately 7,000 building materials. As the owner and managing director, Jacek Ambrozy speaks to us about his role and how this affects the business goals of the company. “My role is to set goals for the company and clearly set our mission on the market. The next challenge is to find and build tools to allow us to reach these goals. Maintaining high standards in ethics and innovation are our main objectives, which are the same as building sector goals everywhere. Both of them have to be regularly implemented to the construction sector to build its strength and its position in the UK economy. Professional behaviour and open mindedness are important characteristics of every builder.”
Extract from CV magazine
Jacek explains how the IBB has expanded their brand. The firm has implemented many components which have greatly benefited the business including software tools, a mobile app and magazine. “Our aim is to be the first builders merchant in the world selling materials with a small margin. Our customers subscribe to our PRO version of IBBestimator app – we are giving them the best building material prices on the market. The deal has been going for two years now. More and more customers understand the idea which benefits both of us.” Other brand components include: • IBBestimator – An online construction software, estimation tool, built by builders for builders and investors. This mobile application makes life easier for customers. The app has many features which include estimating labour, materials, plant and tools and overheads equipment, filtering estimates using the convenient on-hide-off options, generating automatic workload and work schedules, description of the building object, the description of construction work covered by the calculation and archiving estimates - having access to the saved, written estimates and editing
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IBBBuilder – company monthly magazine 64+4 pages, 5k copies every month and online versions. The magazine provides excellent advertising opportunities for construction related businesses and is a great way to reach local building trade. It is read on a regular basis by IBB Polish Building Wholesale customers, builders, architects, developers and all involved in the construction industry. IBBTherm – new innovative brand for External Render Insulation System materials; joining other companies to lower their CO2 footprint. Products are based on a special combination of ingredients that allow for easy application, whilst maintaining good adhesion to the substrate. Properly configured additives regulate the time that products take to work, and enable easy application on every type of surface especially important in case of rendering, where the desired structure must be obtained without risk of premature binding. Earn with IBB – networking program available 24/7 online. If customers recommend IBB, we receive extra income as a commission IBB Polonia London VC – volleyball team are currently English champions in 2016 IBB Polonia London FC – the main sponsor of young football teams
The IBBestimator mobile app was launched over two years ago and has been a tremendous success for IBB as more customers have been reached in a quicker time period. The app contains a base of construction specialists and prices of building materials. Customers can use the app to perform a quick and professional valuation of construction works or download the latest edition of IBBBuilder company monthly magazine. Technology is important to IBB. The firm uses their own software for their accounts, stock control, client database and emailing system. In addition, all their branches have installed online CCTV systems and all the company’s vans are working under track online and mobile control. As well as technology, there are other challenges in the industry over the last few years which have affected IBB including change in customer needs and business relationships. However, Jacek acknowledges that the main issue that is most concerning to the construction industry is Brexit. “The latest challenge not only for us but also for all UK citizens are the changes affecting the construction industry after Brexit. We believe that the costs of the decision to leave the EU will be paid by weak companies and ordinary citizens. We are doing what we can to keep tight material prices and not increase them, which I feel should be a duty for all UK businesses. IBB are keeping well aware of any economy changes in the UK after Brexit,” Jacek comments. “For everyone in business, our main challenge is our competitors. Thanks to them, we strive to maintain development so I wish all the best to my competitors.”
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Ethics is something which Jacek believes is the most important aspect of any business. “It’s not possible to be perfect all the time. We are human,” says Jacek. “But how we deal with problems, how we resolve them and how we deal with other people, makes us successful businessmen and gentlemen. Ethically, this helps us to achieve our goals. “In addition to ethics, it is important for our company to continue to innovate, work hard and keep an open mind in order to build a successful team. To keep the business going, the UK has to be free and open for others.”
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Extract from CV magazine
Through online construction software, an app and online magazine, IBB’s brand is getting stronger and the company can look forward to a bright future.
CONSTRUCTION NEWS
The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity IBB Polish Building Wholesale supported this year edition of the well known fundraising event the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity to raise funds to save lives of children in paediatric wards and to provide dignified medical care for patients in geriatric wards. The family event was held in Birmingham at Mama Roux on the 15th January and the attendance and generosity of the local community proved it highly successful. The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity is the Polish event with attractions and concerts organised all over the world with an international audience. Event takes place every year in the second Sunday of January. IBB Polish Building Wholesale supported also The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity lottery during the fantastic fundraising event in Watford on the 14th January organised by the Watford Polish Community Association as a part of The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity London final.
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CONSTRUCTION NEWS
CRO Cards Withdrawal
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) is remainding the industry to get ready for the withdrawal of the Construction Related Occupation (CRO) card. CRO cards was introduced in 2005 for occupation without nationally recognised qualifications. The construction industry requires nowadays fully qualified workforce and the CRO card is no longer fit for purpose. CRO cardholders must take steps to replace their CRO cards before they expire. • •
CRO cards will cease to be issued from 31st March 2017 CRO cards issued since 31st March 2015 will expire on 30th September 2017
The removal of the CRO card affects over 230,000 CRO card holders. In many cases CRO card holders will be required to register for existing or newly developed qualifications. In others, card holders will be asked to move to one of CSCS’s Partner Card Schemes that are more appropriate for their occupation. For some, where their occupation is not construction related or no suitable qualifications exist, a CSCS card will no longer be issued. CRO cardholders can find out what steps they need to take by inputting their occupation into card finder and following the steps on the screen. CRO card holders who do not take the necessary steps to
replace their cards will find they will be unable to obtain another CSCS card. The withdrawal of the CRO card is seen as a practical step towards achieving the Construction Leadership Council’s requirement of ensuring nationally recognised qualifications are in place for all construction related occupations. CSCS Chief Executive Graham Wren added: “Together with our key industry stakeholders we have been preparing for the eventual withdrawal of the CRO card since 2015. This development is fully in line with the industry’s desire to ensure a fully qualified workforce and a lot of work has taken place to
ensure CRO card holders know which qualifications are available and to make their transition to appropriate alternative arrangements as smooth as possible. “The withdrawal of the CRO card is a practical step towards achieving the CLC’s requirement of ensuring nationally recognised qualifications are in place for all occupations. By certifying construction workers have the correct training and qualifications CSCS can play its part in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites.” For more details visit: www.cscs.uk.com/cro (Source: CSCS)
BOOK REVIEW
The Streetwise Subbie, Third Edition: HOW TO SURVIVE THE CONTRACTS JUNGLE by Jack Russell Jack Russell is an independent contractual contractor and the author of a regular column in Electrical Times. He presents in this book the routines which should be implemented at every construction site. Written in an easily readable form, this position gives advice how to run the construction business. Construction is not only about building but also about risk and the
author by the means of cartoons and anecdotes propose simple principles how to manage this risk and survive in the contracts jungle. It is a must read for anyone involved in the building process from the foreman, subcontractors, labourers to company directors. Highly recommended.
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NAPIT
Keep Members Busy Scheme
NAPIT has launched the Keep Members Busy Scheme powered by Quotatis- a nationwide home improvement service provider. It is designated to secure the extra work for NAPIT members (electricians) and give access to various business tools like Smart Leads and the Smart App. It was run as a trial in 2016 and is now available nationwide. Users have access to Smart Leads on any device like mobile or PC and can contact customers and send them quotes directly. The Smart App enables members to handle jobs from a mobile phone, tablet or desktop with options to manage workload, send quotes, check payments, etc. Payments can be taken via the Smart Dashboard, and all payments are securely recorded and stored. The NAPIT Keep Busy scheme fee is £25 per week + VAT what gives members the access to the electrical customer enquiries in the local area via
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Quotatis. There are no contracts, and the service is on month by month basis with a FREE 30-day trial to try all the features of the Keep Busy Scheme. The NAPIT Keep Busy scheme allows member to: • connect with customers who are in need of an electrician • choose jobs • use the Smart App • create the online profile with references, reviews, etc. Michael Andrews, the NAPIT Group Chief Executive, said: "As a business, we are constantly striving to ensure that our members thrive in every aspect of their everyday work through our various support packages. We have produced the NAPIT Keep Busy Scheme with Quotatis as an extension to this to give them the best possible chance of having a prosperous 2017. The 30-day free trial also allows
our members to give the service a try and discover its benefits, before committing to it.” NAPIT is the membership scheme authorised by Government and United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited for operators in the building services - electrical, heating, plumbing, ventilation & air-conditioning, microgeneration and building fabric trades. NAPIT operates Competent Person Schemes in support of self-certification against the Building Regulations in England and Wales. For more information about the NAPIT, visit www.napit.org.uk The Keep Busy Scheme allows NAPIT members to focus on providing the high quality work that they’re known for, while Quotatis focuses on running the scheme to handle NAPIT members’ advertising and getting them jobs. More details or to sign up for free trial visit www.napit.keepbusy.co.uk (Source: NAPIT)
CONSTRUCTION NEWS
British Cable Association CPR Guidance to Specifiers From 1st July 2017, there are new rules coming into life for cables specifiers. The British Cables Association (BCA) has issued a Construction Products Regulation (CPR) to make the rules clear for architects, designers, contractors and local authorities for cables selection. It will be compulsory for all cables with a Reaction to Fire performance, intended for permanent installation in buildings and construction works to be provided with a manufacturer Declaration of Performance and CE marking.
Currently, there is no legislation in the UK with regards to the performance level required for a particular cable in relation to fire. The CPR guide specifies the cable selection available on the market and the level of their performance on the parameters and requirements. In many EU countries, the national authorities are introducing legislations to match certain cables applications with adequate CPR classes of cable. Such documents might be equivalent to the UK Wiring Regulations. In the UK the low fire hazard cables (LSHF, LSOH, OHLS, etc.) are in use, but there are no statutory requirements for their use, with some provisions in building regulation BS 7671. BCA recommendations: Taking account of all the above factors, and recognising that CPR embraces a very wide range of buildings and construction works, BCA recommends that specifiers should adopt the following guidance for the use of cables under the regulation:
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Considerate Constructors Scheme New 2017 Monitors’ Checklist now available
Considerate Constructors Scheme has released the new monitors checklist with some amendments. The existing checklist has been assessed at the CCS annual review to identify any areas which requires adjustments due to changes in the construction industry regulations etc. The Chief Executive of the Scheme, Edward Hardy said: “With over 18,000 monitoring visits to sites, companies, and suppliers every year, the Scheme is the central part of instigating change to help raise standards and improve the image of the construction industry. The Scheme’s monitoring Checklists are the backbone to effecting this change, and we are pleased to be introducing
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greater focus on helping to address the critical issues of tackling illegal working in construction and helping to embed a culture of safety through greater adoption of the CLOCS Standard.”
Some changes include: Section ‘Care About Appearance’ had three changes focusing on the external appearance of all facilities, stored materials, vehicles and plant. The external appearance of cabins and welfare facilities can have a detrimental impact on the overall project. Section ‘Respect the Community’ include changes like adding cycleways, footpaths, ramps and facilities for visitors.
Section ‘Secure everyone’s Safety’ have some new prompts added, for instance inspections, access/egress. For the detailed description of all amendments visit Considerate Constructors Scheme website. The new 2017 Monitors’ Checklist for registered sites is now available to download, along with a version with the changes highlighted and an explanatory note. CCS Scheme 2017 Monitors’ Checklist is available at www.ccscheme.org.uk/wp-content/ uploads/2016/12/site-registration-monitorschecklist-2017-with-changes.pdf (Source: www.ccsscheme.org.uk)
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MONDAY 27TH MARCH - SATURDAY 1ST APRIL
OPEN DOORS Get into Construction Do you consider a career in the construction industry? Open Doors event in March will give you a unique possibility to visit major construction sites in England, Scotland and Wales. It will give you insight into the sector with the opportunity to see the pro-
ject and meet professionals and tradesmen. Discover how the buildings and structures are constructed and find out about the diverse range of skills and professions needed on site. Get knowledge on how to start the career in the construction. The previ-
ous Open Doors event was highly successful. This year the Open Doors programme will be delivered by by Build UK, in partnership with CITB and in association with Considerate Constructors Scheme and Construction News.
Try a free construction experience! To view sites and register your interest visit opendoors.construction/sites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
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Amongst the registered sites : 22 Bishopvsgate ABP - Vehicle Storage Facility AEC Bridgwater College Alexandra Palace Allerton Waste Recovery Park BUPA Headquarters Berry Court Birmingham Children’s Hospital Bittern Park School, Southampton Brecon Cultural Hub CAMHS Callywith College Castle Community College, Deal
15. Catherdral School 16. Chase Farm Hospital Redevelopment 17. Civil Nuclear Constabulary Training Facility 18. Cornerstone Office, Crawley 19. Coventry University London 20. Department of Health, 39 Victoria Street 21. Eastbourne Arndale 22. Ely Southern Bypass 23. Finlike Holiday Village 24. Fleming Park Leisure Centre 25. Fountains Close 26. Hallsville Quarter Phase 2
27. Ingenuity House 28. Kindly 29. Leeds Trinity University Andrew Kean Learning Centre 30. Liverpool Life Sciences Accelerator 31. Marsh Farm, Luton 32. Meopham School 33. NTDC 34. Old Oak Common Depot 35. Pembroke Learning Campus 36. R7 Major Projects 37. Royal Eye Infirmary - Student Accommodation Plymouth
38. Royal Hospital For Sick Children and Department of Clinical Neurosciences 39. Starwood Capital- Warwick Road 40. Teaching & Learning Hub 41. Templeman Library, Canterbury 42. The Christie Proton Beam Therapy Centre 43. The Triangle Project, Cambridge 44. Tollgate Gardens, Maida Vale 45. Tiago Mills Retail Development 46. University of Reading- Greenlands Accommodation
(Source: opendoors.construction)
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CONSTRUCTION EVENTS BUILDER EDUCATION
Health and Safety during Electrical Works Last October the health and safety during electrical works was brought into discussion when the fatal accident happened at Balfour Beatty construction site. Martin Walton died when he came into contact with live terminals of a unit at Morgan Stanley's Heathrow Data Centre. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Mr Walton's death was caused by a failure in the management of health and safety.
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CONSTRUCTION EVENTS BUILDER EDUCATION
Electricity is the potential hazard for every contractor, and there are certain rules which can reduce the risk of electrical injury and damage. It is necessary that all electrical hazards and precautions are taken into account during the risk assessment and management of the building site. The risk should be properly assessed, work planned and managed to prevent workers from electrocuted. Firstly it is essential to determine the safe working procedures: 1. Identify the circuit or equipment to be worked on or near and the work to be done 2. Deciding whether to work dead or live 3. Apply dead working or live working procedures This three conditions must be met to carry on work on or nearby live conductors. Dead working is a normal procedure while carrying on work on electrical equipment and circuits in most cases. Live working should be permitted only when it is unreasonable to work dead (cases of faults, testing). The electrical hazards are greater while working near or on live conductors. Many accidents to electricians or other tradesmen occur when they are working on equipment that could have been isolated. It is advised to plan the work so all jobs can be performed on dead equipment. Electricians can fall victim to electrocution if they fail to carry out safe working practices. HSE advises that the following three conditions must be met for live working to be permitted where danger may arise (refer to HSG85 guidance). If just one of these conditions cannot be met, live working must not be permitted and dead working is essential. According to HSE, the conditions are: • it is unreasonable in all the circumstances for the conductor to be dead; • it is reasonable in all the circumstances for the person to be at work on or near that conductor while it is live; • suitable precautions (including, where necessary, the provision of personal protective equipment) have been taken to prevent injury. In some circumstances it is impossible to make equipment dead, for instance: • in case of control which requires to energised a cabinet at some time with parts live (but not exposed); • in case of fault-finding procedures which may not be technically feasible to monitor the operation and performance of a control system or to trace a malfunction of such equipment with it dead • when a distribution network operator (DNO) needs to connect a new low-voltage service to an existing
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main, but it might be unreasonable to disconnect many customers. • when switching off a system, such as the supply to an electric railway track, to carry out maintenance or repair work may cause disproportionate disruption and cost. The regulations require that adequate precautions are taken while working dead so that the equipment will not get energised again- the process of isolation by using an adjacent local isolation device such as a plug and socket-outlet, fused connection unit, switch-disconnector, circuit- breaker, fuse, etc. When isolating the primary source of energy, it is also essential to isolate ansecondary sources (such as standby generators, uninterruptible power supplies and microgenerators). Isolation can be : • by using a main switch or distribution board switch-disconnector • by isolation of individual circuits • by isolation of individual circuits protected by circuits- breakers • by isolation of individual circuits protected by fuses • by temporary disconnection of incoming supply Please note that using an insulating tape over
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a circuit-breaker to keep it in the OFF position and prevent switch-on is not acceptable will not achieve compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989. The necessary caution notes should be applied at the points of insolation. Equally important is that employers ensure that all workers are competent. The procedure for proving dead should be by use of a proprietary test lamp or two-pole voltage detector as recommended in HSE Guidance Note GS38, Electrical test equipment for use by electricians. Risk assessment is required if work has to be executed on live conductors to identify and apply appropriate measures of control. It is advised to also ask employees about the possible hazards, as they may notice things that are not obvious. Having identified the risks arising from the live work, it is necessary to decide how likely decide how likely it is that harm will occur and the severity of the injury that might occur. All findings should be recorded and if there are more than five employees law requires to write it down. The risk assessment should inform managers and supervisors whether it is reasonable in all the circumstances to work live. Providing the above requirements have been
met, live working can be executed if suitable precautions are taken to prevent injury arising from the hazards identified in the risk assessment. The precautions should have been determined during the evaluation of risk and might include: • installing temporary insulation, protective enclosures, or screens to prevent parts at different potentials being touched at the same time; • using temporary barriers with warning notices affixed to keep unauthorised people away from the work area; • ensuring that adequate clearances are established and maintained when working near to live equipment • making sure that workers understand the task and the system to be worked on (clarity of instructions is essential) are trained and experienced and follow the correct procedures. They must be competent to realise their limitations and know when to seek help; • providing lighting and working space that is adequate and free from trip hazards • using robust and properly insulated tools; • using test instruments with insulated probes and fused leads
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Identify the circuit or equipment to be worked on (Reg 4) Cut off supply, isolate and secure isolation (Reg 12) Retain keys. Post ‘caution’ and ‘danger’ notices (Reg12,13) Prove circuit or equipment dead (Reg 13) Apply circuit main earth(s) where necessary (Reg 13) Take precautions against adjacent live parts where necessary (Reg 14,15) Issue permit-to-work where necessary (Reg 13) Apply local earth(s) where necessary (Reg 13)
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Identify the circuit or equipment to be worked on or near the work to be done (Reg 4) Ensure suitable precautions are taken and that suitable protective equipment is used (Reg 4(4) 14(c)) Ensure adequate working space, access and lighting. Restrict access to area of live work (Reg 14,15) Ensure accompaniment is provided if necessary. Accompaniment to be trained to give assistance (Reg 3,4,16) LIVE WORKING, i.e. INJURY TO BE PREVENTED
Safe insulation procedures are required on both low voltage and high voltage installations to minimise the electricity hazards. Additional extra precautions should be taken while working with HV installations.
ESQCR - Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002 requires duty holders to report incidents which involve domestic fatalities, supply interruptions and safety of others. Reports should be done by generators, transmission operators, distributed network operators, suppliers and meter operators. The report should be done by the duty holders only and can be done online. There are few categories under which reports can be submitted, like for instance, injury, supply interruptions, domestic fatalities or other (including fire and explosion). Fatal and major injuries can be reported online on 0345 300 9923 Electrical work is covered by the Building Regulations in England and Wales, and throughout the
UK it is also covered by what are titled the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Compliance with the Wiring Regulations is the accepted way to satisfy electrical safety legislation. While Building Regulations Part P (electrical safety) is the most commonly referenced regulation it is important to note that electrical work must comply with all relevant parts of the Building Regulations. Here are examples of other parts of the Building Regulations that contain requirements with regards to electrical installations: • Part A (Structure): depth of chases in walls, and size of holes and notches in floor and roof joists • Part B (Fire safety): fire safety of certain electrical installations; provision of fire alarm and fire detection systems; fire resistance of service penetrations through floors, walls and ceilings • Part C (Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture): resistance of service penetrations to rainwater and contaminants such as radon • Part E (Resistance to the passage of sound): soundproofing of service penetrations • Part F (Ventilation): dwelling ventilation rates • Part L (Conservation of fuel and power): energy efficient lighting • Part M(Access to and use of buildings): height of socket-outlets and switches Building Regulations details vary in many regions of the United Kingdom This article is an introduction into the subject, please refer to HSE and Building Regulations for detailed information. (Source: HSE)
An electrical permit-to-work is a statement that a circuit or item of equipment is safe to work on – it has been isolated and, where appropriate, earthed. You must never issue an electrical permit-to-work for work on equipment that is still live or to authorise live work. It should state which equipment etc has been made safe, the steps by which this safety has been achieved, and exactly what work is to be done.
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I-Lab INNOVATION LAB BUILDER EDUCATION
The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has announced the launch of its first Innovation Lab, a radical new approach to innovation in the built environment. The Lead Partners for this new “Open Innovation” programme are: Canary Wharf Group, Land Securities and Marks & Spencer. The Innovation Lab is a structured programme designed to tackle some of the issues connected with the built environment. It will identify and address systemic challenges facing businesses within the sector, and co-create innovative and highly sustainable solutions. It will enable the cooperation and collaborative working between the participating organisations to deliver innovative and practical solutions towards the sustainable built environment. Driving innovation in the construction sector might be a slow process. Head of Leadership and Innovation at UK-GBC, Cat Hirst, said: “Research and Development levels across our industry are painfully low; the UK currently only spends £43m on construction R&D. The risks to a single company of investing in developing a solution for such a high-cost industry is often seen as prohibitive. But we desperately need to find ways of working together to achieve radical change if we are to challenge business as usual and transition to a sustainable way of working".
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“At UK-GBC we’re seeking to catalyse this change by using our unique position to convene our member organisations to work together to address the issues our industry faces. We want to ensure there is the time, space, and structure for open innovation to occur for the built environment". “The Innovation Lab is not just about finding one solution to one problem, it’s about fostering a more open and collaborative approach to problem solving as an industry. We need to build the capacity of our industry to innovate and find the right approach to being creative and collaborative within a commercial setting.” The Innovation Lab began in December 2016 with a workshop to identify the ‘breakthrough challenge’ which will form the focus of a 9-month programme of work. In order to arrive at the chal-
lenge, UK-GBC is working with the Lead Partners and thought leaders from the wider UK-GBC membership to explore future trends for the built environment as well as key environmental and social challenges, and pain points for business. The initial workshop highlighted key industry challenges around climate change resilience, resource use, shifting demographics, technological advancement and health and wellbeing. Over the coming weeks, the breakthrough challenge will be refined in consultation with the Lead Partners. The next workshop will be on 1 February, where Innovation Lab participants will begin to respond to this challenge by mapping existing innovations and, where a gap is identified, generating new innovative solutions to solve the challenge. The Innovation Lab is being delivered in collaboration with Switch On Worldwide.
The key steps of the process are: 1. Phase one - Breakthrough challenge (December 2017)- a review of major problems in the built environment now and in 2050, choosing the issue to tackle 2. Phase two- Innovation lab (January 2017)- structured innovation framework and workshops, explore the solutions 3. Phase three- Business model incubation (April 2017)- develop potential business model concepts and create the plan how to implement the plan to take this product/service into live projects and real buildings. 4. Phase four- Implementation (July 2017 onwards)- At this phase we will actively encourage the innovations identi ed and developed through the i-lab initiative to be implemented on live projects by UK-GBC members, and we will track the impact of these in terms of key sustainability metrics (e.g. kWh energy reduced as a result of implementing the technology). “We are delighted to be at the forefront of this innovation process which brings exciting potential to work collaboratively with our peers and our Level39 community, and build upon our status as one of the most forward-looking business and retail districts in the world. Above all, we look forward to driving improvements from which we can all benefit.” Martin Gettings, Group Sustainability Manager, Canary Wharf Group “The Innovation Lab will provide us with an exciting opportunity to work and collaborate with businesses in the property industry, to explore innovative sustainable solutions. Most importantly we want to see how sustainability can help to break through some of the challenges our sector is currently facing.” Caroline Hill, Head of Sustainability, Land Securities “It’s vital that businesses come together to find and develop solutions to common problems and challenges for the industry. At M&S we recognise that we can maximise the impact of our actions by sharing and supporting others on their journey to a more sustainable built environment, as well as continually improving our own development practices.” Lydia Hopton, Plan A Project Manager, Marks & Spencer (Source: UK-Green Building Council)
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Z E R O EDUCATION CARBON HUB BUILDERS' BOOK BUILDER
CAVITY WALL PROBLEM TO AVOID
4.0 GAPS IN INSULATION
INSULATION NOT TIGHT TO WALL FACE DUE TO ROUGH SURFACE CREATED BY EXCESS MORTAR
GAPS! AIR GAP
GAPS BETWEEN ADJACENT BOARDS = HEAT LOSS
WHAT TO DO? 4 2
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GOOD PRACTICE
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Protect cavity and insulation from mortar droppings Smooth mortar joints to allow insulation board tight against block Install insulation tightly butted with no gaps Cut insulation tight to cavity closers, lintels and cavity trays
Please print and use in your site office, for further information www.zerocarbonhub.org
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ZERO CARBON HUB BUILDERS' BOOK
BUILDER EDUCATION
CAVITY WALL PROBLEM TO AVOID
5.0 MISSING INSULATION
MISSING INSULATION
MISSING
NO INSULATION BEHIND METER BOX
WHAT TO DO? INSULATION CUT BEHIND CAVITY TRAYS
Install rigid insulation behind steel beams, cavity trays, meter boxes and subfloor vents or any other elements bridging cavity Blown or injected insulation, ensure this reaches the whole wall with no gaps Adjust drill pattern for tight spots, cavity trays and inject below DPC Install cavity trays where needed
RECESSED METER BOX
INSULATION BEHIND METER BOX
GOOD PRACTICE
Extract from Zero Carbon Hub publication
CUT INSULATION AROUND CAVITY TRAY
Use preformed tray around complex junctions
Please print and use in your site office, for further information www.zerocarbonhub.org
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
Right to Build The
Scheme
The National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA) campaigns for custom and self-build homes in the UK. NaCSBA was set up in 2008 to promote self-build and custom build as a form of housing delivery. NaCSBA connects developers, designers, finance providers, insurance providers, manufacturers, local authorities to promote the best practice in custom and self-build. According to NaCSBA, in most other countries, between a third to a half of all new homes are organised or built by people themselves, yet in the UK less than 10% are currently delivered this way. If the number of custom and self-builds increase in the UK, there will be more opportunities for smaller builders and contractors and larger contribution to local economies. Right to Build is a new scheme designed to support aspiring custom and self-builders who want to build their homes and combat the housing crisis in the UK. From April 2016 local councils need to maintain the register of people who wish to build their new home with the responsibility to
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identify and offer suitable sites. For anyone who is seeking to acquire land to build, it is recommended to register with the relevant local authority. The Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 is the interim legislation put in place in advance of the Right to Build legislation, and it places a duty on local councils to understand what is the demand for new build housing in their areas and to make provisions for self-build or custom build in their plans. Registration with local authority does not guarantee that a suitable plot will be identified or become available. The Right to Build scheme is designed to give more powers to builders, as previously councils had been reluctant to allow self- build projects in their jurisdictions. The self builds housing means that the private person is directly involved in organising the design and construction of their home. Custom build means working with a specialist developer to deliver the new home. Custom and self build homes are often more sustainable, cheaper and more affordable than standard market housing. The Right to Build registration act asks questions to identify a plot for a new build adequately. First questions are whether an applicant is applying as an individual or as part of a group. Those applying as a group will get the chance to take on what is known as a co-housing project or community self build. If an applicant applies as an individual, he will be asked which areas he would like to build in. A new home build on the plot must be the sole residence (plot can’t be used for a buy-tolet property, etc.) and an applicant must be a British Citizen, and EEA or Switzerland national. The application asks what kind of plot is required and what kind of home the applicant would like to build.
s106 Exemption for Small Site In May 2016, the Court of Appeal Civil Division has reversed High Court decision from 2015 to quash the exemption from section 106 planning obligation payments for small sites. The exemption, first introduced by Minister for Housing and Planning, Brandon Lewis MP, by Ministerial Statement on November 28th 2014, freed self builders from the unpopular s106 planning obligation payments, which required them to divert £10,000s from their budget for a new home, into a payment towards roads, schools, affordable housing and other local authority infrastructure projects. NaCSBA campaigned for the exemption on the grounds that the payments – designed to mitigate the impact of major development on local infrastructure – were disproportionate to the impact of small de-
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velopments, especially single self build homes and failed to recognise the exceptional costs of developing a small site. The exemption, applied to sites in England of 10 new homes or less (five in designated rural areas), was welcomed by self builders and small house builders alike. Some local authorities, however, disagreed with the exemption and on July 31st 2015, the judge in a High Court case brought by two neighbouring authorities, Reading and West Berkshire, found the exemption unlawful, and it was quashed just eight months after its introduction leaving many self builders in indefinite limbo. The High Court Judge’s ruling clearly contradicted the intentions of the Government and its stated commitment to boost housebuilding, help smaller local house builders and double the size of the self build sector to 20,000 homes a year by 2020. NaCSBA immediately launched a campaign for the reintroduction
of the exemption and in August 2016, the DCLG was granted leave to appeal. In May 11th 2016, the Court of Appeal reversed with immediate effect the High Court’s decision to quash the exemption. “NaCSBA welcomes the Court of Appeal ruling,” says Chair, Michael Holmes. “This exemption, together with the existing exemption from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), brings us one step closer to NaCBSA’s stated aim to make a high quality, sustainable, affordable individual home an option for the many and not just the few. “Despite this victory for those who want to build their own home, it is still possible that the original appellants may seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.” For more information visit www.nacsba.org.uk (Source: NaCSBA)
VAT Rebate
for DIY Housebuilders VAT for most work on houses and flats by builders and similar trades like plumbers, plasterers and carpenters is charged at the standard rate of 20% - but there are some exceptions. Self-builders can claim back VAT paid on building materials used to construct their new home. VAT rebate is available for single dwellings and homes that comprises more than one building. You can apply for a VAT refund on building materials and services if you’re: • building a new home • converting a property into a home • building a non-profit communal residence - eg a hospice • building a property for a charity Zero VAT rate can be applied if: • The new development meets the conditions of a ‘building designed as a dwelling’. • Building must be constructed or converted under a single project and under a single consent. • Buildings cannot be occupied until all the stages are complete. Moreover, the building work and materials have to meet certain conditions and the application for VAT refund must be submitted to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) within 3 months of completing the work. For conversions compromising more than one building, the reduced VAT rate of 5% applies. The reduced rate of 5% can be applied for some types of work including: • installing energy saving products and certain work for people over 60 • converting a building into a house or flats or from one residential use to another • renovating an empty house or flat • home improvements to a domestic property on the Isle of Man For more information visit HMRC website. (Source: HMRC)
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CONSTRUCTION EVENTS CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES The traditional cavity masonry accounts for the vast majority of the external walls in the UK. However, the masonry wall can be built as a thin joint construction which replaces conventional 10 mm cement-sand mortar joints with a 2-3 mm adhesive mortar joint. The specially formulated adhesive (fast setting mortar) sets out quickly and allows to speed up the process of wall building, thus saving the labour costs. The thin joint method of wall construction not only speed up the process but also narrow the width of the wall. The thin joint system is categorised as one of the building approaches included in the modern methods of construction. Thin joint technology allows for reduction of the potential heat losses by using a special fast setting adhesive mortar instead of traditional mortar. The specially designated adhesive mortar is packed in bags and mixed on site with water. It is applied using a special trowel that enables it to be spread on the block unit at the correct thickness of just 2-3mm. The thin joint construction is getting more popular in the UK due to the availability of aircrete blocks which have the certain advantages over the traditionally built walls. Thin joint construction is not new in the UK for instance, Tarmac Durox products are available on the market from 2008. The Wainerberger’s Porotherm is an innovative solution of clay blocks with an interlocking system so no mortar is required on the vertical joint. Recently, the more demanding building regulation and focus on sustainability makes thin joint the highly effective building method, which allows to minimise the CO2 emissions and optimise the thermal insulation of the building. IBB Polish Building Wholesale stocks YTONG aircrete products which description is included in this month's materials comparison section. The thin joint system and aircrete products are the perfect choices if builders aim to reduce the U-values and meet the new Code for Sus-
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tainable Homes (CSH) requirements. U-values measure the heat loss, for instance through the walls so the lower U-value, the better thermal performance. The exceptional features of aircrete blocks make them ideal to meet Code Level 3, which is a new requirement in local authorities, so the building will not exceed current Part L of the Building Regulations by 25%. However, improving U-values might also require the enhancement to the heating, ventilation, energy efficiency lighting, airtightness, etc.
Benefits: • • • • • • • • • • •
quicker to lay quicker coverage better insulation properties sustainable recyclable better airtightness greater thermal performance fast setting adhesive highly accurate dimensions improved build accuracy ease to extend or alter
Aircrete systems provide the complete building material which can be used throughout the whole building from foundations to roofs. The aircrete products can be used to build solid foundations, beam and block floors, solid wall construction, separating and flanking walls, partition walls and external cavity walls, fire walls or infill to steel and concrete frame. Applications allow for a variety of finishes- brick, render, metal cladding etc.
Benefits of fast setting mortar: • increased bond • no mortar swimming • ease of mixing and application • ease of preparing small quantities
Where to use Thin Joint System Below DPC - below DPC aircrete blockwork can be used with either traditional mortar or quick setting mortar (adhesive). External Solid Walls - aircrete blockwork with thin layer of fast setting mortar (adhesive) improve U-values when compared to conventional joints in solid external walls. External finishes may include external render, cladding, tiles or bricks. Internal finishes may include drylining and plasters. Mortar can be applied with either a scoop or with a sledge designed to use with solid wall construction. External Cavity Walls - aircrete can be used for the load-bearing inner leaf with the selection of strengths. It enables an easy inspection of the cavity and allows the internal works to proceed while the outer leaf is being constructed. Partitions and separating walls - aircrete products are perfectly suited for partition walls with high sound insulation and fire or thermal resistance. Aircrete block partitions speed up the process of building the portion wall and allows the variety of finish application’s choice. The aircrete system satisfy the sound insulation requirements of the building regulations.
Applications: • Cavity walls (internal and external leaf) • Solid walls • Partition walls • Separating walls • Flanking walls • Multi-storey buildings
Foundations - aircrete system allows the construction of foundations according to the building regulations requirements. Extensions - solid, cavity walls, partitions walls and foundation- the aircrete system allows the complete extension construction, enabling faster construction process, increased thermal insulation, sound insulation and reduced wastage.
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Characteristics of aircrete products: • strong • excellent thermal insulation and improved thermal performance • thermal mass • excellent airtightness • sound insulation • fireproof • durable • eco-friendly • sustainable
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lightweight versatile easy to handle reduce labour time reduce waste recyclable used to lower U-values in walls • materials are more expensive but it is offset by cheaper labour costs
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CONSTRUCTION EVENTS CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Building
with The Thin-Joint System It is highly recommended to start the construction of the inner leaf first. This allows to create the water tight environment and enables to follow with other building works as per schedule. The blockwork can be finished off within the first 1-2 days so the scaffolding or lintels and steel should be supplied on site before the blockwork works starts.
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First part of blockwork should be laid with the traditional mortar which accommodates all irregularites in the supporting structure and to include DPC, while the rest can be followed with the fast setting adhesive mortar.
STEP
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The prepend joints should be filled with the fast setting mortar (for instance Atlas Silmur) to allow the more rigid base. It is important to lay blocks accurately, properly levelled (+- 1mm) and vertical. The dry and pre-mixed fast setting adhesive should be mixed with water in a bucket- please follow the instruction given on the bag. Mixing can be done with the power tool at the low speed and the thick smooth consistency is required. Such prepared adhesive mortar should be applied with cellular trowel and cellular scrubber to provide the consistent mortar thickness. 30
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If any irregularities occurs on the the first course, all should be sanded down using a sanding board. Joints should be cleaned from dust using a stiff brush.
The following courses of blockwork should be pressed firmly against the mortared vertical face ensuring that the joints are fully filled. Blocks can be cut with hand or electric tools, for instance hand saw or a cutting square, or electrical saw or circular saws. Wall ties are used for cavity wall construction. Openings around windows and doors can be formed with cut blocks with lintel bearings cut to suit. All types of lintels can be used.
Providing the first course of aircrete blockwork was properly build the following parts can be continually laid with no need to wait for mortar to set, what allows the building structure to be finished within 2-3 days.
Prevention of cold bridging The recent energy efficiency regulations like for instance Part L, suggest way of designing junctions to minimise air leakage and cold bridging. Energy assessors calculate the thermal bridge values (psi values) and enters them into the overall heat loss calculations, with details like the insulation and the heating system. Cold Bridging is the gap in the insulation which occurs when there is a break of continuity of insulation, for instance in junctions between walls and floors, around windows and doors, steel wall ties in wall construction, studwork in timber frame walls, holes made by pipes and cables. Airtightness and
cold bridging is the revelant matter for energy efficiency. Elimination of heat loss is the important matter. A wall tie is the construction element that conducts heat and the significant heat losses occur in the place where ties are installed. A range of nonsteel wall ties are designed to reduce the cold bridging effect.
Movement control External walls should normally be bonded at corners or returns unless a movement joint is required (for instance, where sections of wall are built up from different types of foundation). As with
all masonry walls, the accommodation of drying, shrinkage and movement should be considered at the design stage. The strength of mortar is a contributory factor for an excessive movement so it is often advised to incorporate the anti crack mesh or reinforcement in blockwork. Other recommendations include: • seperation of panels with movement joints at no more then 6cm • first movement joint should be positioned within 3m of a corner • a movement joint should be installed where blockwork abuts other structural elements like concrete or steel
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CONSTRUCTION EVENTS MATERIALS COMPARISON
Aerated
Concrete Products
Materials comparison Make the right choice
Building blocks
Aircrete was invented in Scandinavia in mid 1920s. Currently there is broad range of aircrete products available in the UK, staring from large block sizes to special blocks replacing the cavity walls or engineering for foundations, etc. There are also cursing units to finish off the wall openings with no need to use indifferent material, for example brick. The use of aircrete blocks with no cavity and with the external insulation is becoming more and more popular amongst builders and developers in the UK. Aircrete by offering good thermal insulation and thermal inertia, help to reduce extremes in the internal temperature within the building. Thermal mass allows to absorb the heat during a day and release it overnight. Moreover, thermal mass significantly reduces the overheating problem. At IBB Polish Building Wholesale we stock the internationally known brand for blocks and panels in the aerated concrete market -Ytong. Ytong products have unlimited construction possibilities and good building physical properties - non- flammable, impermeable to frost and moisture, excellent insulating properties. Ytong products can be used not only to construct inner leaves of cavity walls and partitioning, but also internal, external and fire walls in both load bearing and non load-bearing designs. Moreover, easy and quick installation makes Ytong products great choice for your construction project either residential or commercial. All products are manufactured to comply with European standards EN 771-4 (CE marked). Ytong blocks are highly recommended to use with the thin joint system due to low shrinkage values and accurate production with very narrow tolerance of the blocks.
Ytong low energy blocks are highly thermally efficient (till-lambda 0.07) and highly sustainable, what makes them the perfect choice to construct internal and partition walls and load bearing external walls. The blocks can be laid in either general purpose mortar or thin layer mortar. Mortars for use with Ytong blocks should be as described in BS EN 998-2 Specifications for Mortar for Masonry. The block consists of sand, lime and cement. The production process creates very little CO2 emissions what makes them highly sustainable. The blocks never lose their energy efficiency or structural values. When a building is demolished the blocks can be recycled to manufacture a new aerated concrete.
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Characteristics: • •
non-flammable impermeable to frost and moisture
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excellent insulating properties, reduces the amount of additional insulation helps to create a comfortable living environment provides an even temperature range in winter or summer highly recommended for use in thin joint system because of low shrinkage values (<0,2 mm/m) and accurate dimensions the 4.0 standard block can be used in many locations including block and beam floating systems and separating walls according Robust Details (E-WM-6, E-WM10, E-WM-13, E-WM-15) light weight easy to cut and chase A1 reaction to fire rating excellent sound insulation
MATERIALS COMPARISON
YTONG 3,6 Standard Blocks - perfectly suit- also in block and beam flooring systems and are and are fit for soil conditions DS-1, DS-2. DS-3. Ytong Foundations blocks can be used also above ed to build the internal and external leafs of cav- fit for soil conditions D S1, D S2, D S3. ity walls, solid walls, separating walls, partitions, YTONG Foundation Blocks - are commonly ground for solid walls. flanking walls, soil conditions D S-1. Available in used in a range of thicknesses for use below the YTONG Coursing Units - allow for design range of thicknesses. Laid weight for design pur- ground level. Offering beneficial thermal perfor- and build consistency and are used to finish off pose incl. 3% moisture approx. 485 kg/m3. mance, load bearing features for the support of the wall openings with no need to use indifferent YTONG 7,3 HI-Strength Blocks - available cavity walls and solid walls, framed construction, material. When selecting a suitable mortar, it is imporin the range of strength, can be applied in inter- suspended floors incl. beam and block floors. YTONG 7,3 HI-STRENGTH BLOCKS nal and external leafs of cavity walls, solid walls, Very resistant to water penetration. These can be tant to ensure that the composition is compatible Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Blockin strength Blocks/pack DPC level without mortared perpends with the blocks selected for the project. separating walls, partitions and flanking walls but laid below strength conductivity weight 2 kg/m3 N/mm mmBLOCKS mm W/mK kg YTONG 3,6 STANDARD YTONG 7,3 HI-STRENGTH BLOCKS 100** 0,18 7,3 Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal
72 Block 48 Block weight 32 weight kg 72
Blocks/pack 0,18 10,3 Thickness Thermal Blocks/pack conductivity 0,18 15,8 conductivity kg/m3 mm W/mK 680 - 750 0,18 10,0 3 kg/m mm W/mK kg 450 - 480 50** 0,11 2,3 128 100** 0,18 7,3 72 100* 0,11 4,6 72 Applications: laid weight for design purposes 140** 0,18 10,3 48 140* 6,5walls 48 internal and0,11 external leaf of cavity incl. 3% moisture: approx. 745 kg/m3 215** 0,18 15,8 32 215* 10,0 32 solid walls 0,11 680 -- 480 750 7,3 600 xx 215 215 100* 100** 0,18 10,0 72 3,6 450 600 0,11 6,3 72 separating walls 140** 0,11 8,8 48 flanking walls Applications: laid weight for design purposes partitions 3 YTONG 7,3 HI-STRENGTH BLOCKS internal and external incl. 3% moisture: approx. 745 kg/m block Applications: and beam flooring systems leaf of cavity walls laid weight for design purposes incl. Density Compressive Size3 Thickness Thermal Block Blocks/pack fit for soil conditions D external S1, D S2 and S3cavity solid walls internal and leafD of walls 3% moisture: approx. 485 kg/m strength conductivity weight separating solid walls walls flanking kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK fit for soilwalls conditionskg D S-1 YTONG FOUNDATION BLOCKS partitions 100** 0,18 7,3 72 partitions Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Block Blocks/pack block and beam flooring systems 140** 0,18 10,3 48 flanking weight walls strength conductivity fit 0,18 for soil conditions D S1, D 32 S2 and D S3 215** 15,8 kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK kg 680 - 750 215 100**0,15 0,18 18,2 10,0 72 approx. 620 4,07,3 440 x600 215 x300* 24
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Compressive Size 140** strength 215** strength N/mm2 mm 7,3 600 x 215 100** 2 N/mm mmx 215 3,6 440
YTONG 4,0 4,0 STANDARD BLOCKS approx. 620 440 x 215 350* 0,15 21,2 YTONG FOUNDATION BLOCKS Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Applications: laid weight for design purposes 680 - 750 7,3 440 x 215 300* 0,18 22,0
24 Block 24
Blocks/pack Density Compressive Size Thickness conductivity Thermal Block Blocks/pack 3 strength weight internal and external leaf of cavity walls incl. 3% moisture: approx. 745 kg/m strength conductivity weight kg kg/m3 N/mm2 mm mm W/mK solid walls Applications: 3 2 kg/m N/mm mm mm W/mK kg approx. 620blocks 4,0can be laid below 440 dpc x 215 0,15perpends 6,1 72 separating walls foundation level100* without mortared approx. 620 4,0 440 x 215 300* 0,15 18,2 24 215 100* 0,15 walls 8,3 72 fit for soil conditions DS-1, DS-2600 andxDS-3 flanking approx. 620 above 4,0 ground for solid 440walls x 215 350* 0,15 21,2 24 can be used partitions 680 - 750 7,3 440 x 215 300* 0,18 22,0 24 block and beam flooring systems laid weight for design purposes incl. 3% Applications: fit for soil D S1, D S2 and D S3 block and conditions beam flooring systems moisture:UNITS approx. 640 kg/m3 COURSING Applications: partitionBlocks/ walls Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal foundation blocks can be laid below dpc level without mortared perpends internal pack and external leafs of cavity walls strength conductivity YTONG FOUNDATION BLOCKS fit for soil conditions DS-1, DS-2 and DS-3 3 2 soil conditions D S1, D S2 and D S3 N/mm mm Size mm Thickness W/mKfit for kg/m Density Compressive Thermal Block Blocks/pack can be used above ground for solid walls separating 450 - 480 3,6 215 x 65 100* 0,11 468walls strength conductivity weight 680 - 750 7,3 215 x 65 100* 0,18 solid walls 468 3 2 kg/m N/mm mm mm W/mK kg Tables source: Ytong Aerated Concrete Product Guide p.6 flanking walls COURSING UNITS approx. 620 4,0 440 x 215 300* 0,15 18,2 24 33 Density Compressive Size Thickness Thermal Blocks/ approx. 4,0 440 x 215 350* 0,15 21,2 24 5 *stock item620 / ** made to order PRODUCT GUIDE
MATERIALS COMPARISON
Specification of general purpose mortar When specifying general purpose mortar, the following details of the project should be taken into account: • the type of masonry unit to be used • the structural requirements • the degree of exposure of the site • the level of workability required • the location of the masonry, i.e. above or below, ground level ATLAS SILMUR - masonry mortars for silicate elements, fast setting mortar
Description: Recommended for constructing walls of silicate elements (all versions), concrete and aerated con-
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crete (SILMUR M-10, M-7.5 and M-5). Used as a thin joint masonry mortar – recommended joint thickness between 2 and 10 mm (optimum thickness: 2-3 mm). Used for surface floating and smoothing - with recommended coat thickness: 2-5 mm. The main characteristics: • white or grey in colour • for surface floating • four classes of compressive strength • may be used in reduced temperatures (only SILMUR M-15) The main parameters: • layer thickness: 2 - 10 mm • consumption: 4 kg/1 m² or wall 24 cm thick • compressive strength: category M5, M7.5, M10, M15 (description on bags)
highly recommended for use in thin joint systems because oflow shrinkage values (< 0,2 mm/m)and accurate dimensions the 4.0 standard block can be used in many locations including block and beam floaring MATERIALS COMPARISON systems and separating walls according Robust Details (E-WM-6, E-WM-10, E-WM-13 and E-WM-15) light weight easy to cut and chase A1 reaction to fire rating excellent sound insulation
Examples of External Wall Constructions and U-values Below are some examples of external wall constructions and the U-values archieved.
3.6 Standard 4.0 Standard 7.3 Hi Strenght block block block Partial fill cavity: Brick outer leaf wall Clear cavity 50 mm Kingspan TW50, 50 mm Ytong block 440 x 215 x 100 mm
Partial fill cavity: Brick outer leaf wall Clear cavity 50 mm Kingspan TW50, 40 mm Ytong block 440 x 215 x 100 mm
Full fill cavity: Brick outer leaf wall Rockwool Dri Therm 32, 90 mm Ytong block 440 x 215 x 100 mm
Total U-value 0,25 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,26 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,27 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,28 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,30 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,31 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,27 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,28 W/m2K
Total U-value 0,29 W/m2K
Extract from Ytong Aerated Concrete Product Guide p.6 6 XEL0002_Productguide_versie januari 2016.indd 6-7
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ESTIMATION
Thin Joint System Single Leaf Wall Estimation conditions •
estimated cost for 50m2 single leaf wall (thickness 215mm)
NOTICE!
London, 31-01-2017 The below estimation is only the proposal, you can use it at your own risk Title: SINGLE LIGHT BLOCK WALL Ref no: 002/01/2017 • All products are available at IBB; prices before discounts
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Netto value
Gross value
EXTERNAL WALLS
£2,840.80 £2,943.76
£3,408.96 £3,532.51
Brick/Block walls
£2,943.76 £2,840.80
£3,532.51 £3,408.96
£2,651.08
£3,181.30
£2,651.08
£3,181.30
Solid brick or block wall Lightweight aircrete block walls
£2,651.08
£3,181.30
1.1.2
Allowance for window openings
£137.16
£164.59
1.1.3
Fitting lintels
£119.21
£143.05
£119.21
£143.05
£36.32
£43.58
£36.32
£43.58
1.1.3.1 1.1.4 1.1.4.1
Ytong
Precast concret lintels Fixing other wall accessories Fixing wall starters
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ESTIMATION
Title: SINGLE LIGHT BLOCK WALL
Ref no: 002/01/2017
Title: SINGLE LIGHT BLOCK WALL
Ref no: 002/01/2017
Material Material
Name
Feature
Dimension
Weight [kg]
Qty
[unit]
Total
1. No
concrete lintel
Name
Feature precast
Dimension precast
Weight 0.000 [kg]
Qty4.800
[unit]pcs
Total £0.00
1. 2. 1.
concrete lintel lightweigth aircrete block
precast 440*215*215mm
0.000 7850.000
4.800 500.000
pcs pcs
£0.00 £1,655.50
3. 2.
2.
lightweigth aircrete block masonry mortar
Ytong,precast Hi-strength, 7.3N/mm2 Ytong, Hi-strength, 7.3N/mm2 Silmur M 15
440*215*215mm bag=25kg
7850.000 400.000
500.000 16.000
pcs bag
£1,655.50 £105.60
3. 4. 3.
masonry mortar wall starter
Silmur 15 Ancon M 36/8
bag=25kg 2@1200mm
400.000 4.000
16.000 2.000
bag pcs
£105.60 £14.48
4.
wall Totalstarter
Ancon 36/8
2@1200mm
4.000 8254.000
2.000
pcs
£14.48 £1,775.58
No
Total
8254.000
Total net:
£1,775.58 £1,775.58
£355.12 TotalVAT: net: £1,775.58 London, 31-01-2017 Total gross: £2,130.69 VAT: £355.12 Total gross: Title: SINGLE LIGHT BLOCK WALL
£2,130.69
Ref no: 002/01/2017
Labour No
Name
1.
Bricklayer
2.
Bricklayer mate Total
Rate
Qty
[unit]
Costs
Total
£12.00
38.808
lh
£465.70
£6.00
19.932
lh
£119.59
£847.57 £217.66
58.740
lh
£585.29
£1,065.22
Total net:
£1,065.22
VAT:
£213.04
Total gross:
£1,278.27
Attention! Our norms and rates should be taken as a guide only and there are no obligations for anybody to adhere to them. You have to take sole responsibility Estimation was generated by IBBestimator app owned by IBB Polish Building Wholesale London and apply your own rates to your quotations. Cost of materials can vary from prices shown. We cannot accept any responsibility for anyone using- this 6Copyright 2012-2017 All rights reserved Estimation was generated by IBBestimator app owned by IBB Polish Building Wholesale London information – you must make your own checks. -6Copyright 2012-2017 All rights reserved
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ESTIMATION
Light Block Fundation Estimation conditions •
NOTICE!
estimated cost for 40m2 fundations
•
Title: LIGHT BLOCK FUNDATION 40M2
The below estimation is only the proposal, London, you can use it at your 31-01-2017 own risk • All products areRef available at IBB; prices before discounts Object: BLOCK FUNDATION no: 001/02/2017
Main works No
Name
1.
Netto value £5,110.72 £5,074.03
Gross31-01-2017 value London, £6,132.87 £6,088.84
£5,074.03 Total: Ref no: 001/02/2017 £5,110.72
£6,088.84 £6,132.87
FOUNDATIONS, CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Title: LIGHT BLOCK FUNDATION 40M2
Object: BLOCK FUNDATION
Material No 1.
Name lightweigth aircrete block
2.
masonry mortar
Feature
Dimension
Ytong, foundation, 4.0N/mm2
440*215*300mm
KT 28 masonry mortar
bag.=25kg
Weight [kg]
Total
Qty
[unit]
400.000
pcs
£2,640.00
7200.000
288.000
bag
£1,346.40
14440.000
Title: LIGHT BLOCK FUNDATION 40M2
Total
7240.000
Object: BLOCK FUNDATION
£3,986.40
London, 31-01-2017
Total net: VAT:
£3,986.40 £797.28
Total gross: Ref no: 001/02/2017
£4,783.68
Labour No
Name
1.
Bricklayer
2.
Bricklayer mate Total
Rate
Qty
[unit]
Total
£12.00
36.000
lh
£6.00
27.600
lh
£786.24 £301.39
63.600
lh
£1,087.63
Total net: VAT:
£1,087.63 £217.53
Total gross:
£1,305.16
Attention! Our norms and rates should be taken as a guide only and there are no obligations for anybody to adhere to them. You have to take sole responsibility Estimation generated IBBestimator appshown. owned by Polishaccept Building Wholesale Londonfor anyone using this and apply your own rates to your quotations. Cost ofwas materials canbyvary from prices WeIBB cannot any responsibility -1Copyright 2012-2017 All rights reserved information – you must make your own checks.
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BUILDER EDUCATION IBB POLONIA LONDON VC
IBB SPONSO R activity
Victory for IBB Polonia London in the match preceding the
1/8 CEV Challenge Cup
– The game with Wessex wasn't one of the easiest, especially in their sportshall. I was concerned about the match as the first one of the year after the festive break. The game started with poor rhythm and we made errors. However after a short while, we gained the momentum we had been looking for. This is the third consecutive game that we have played with some emphatic phases of each et and with huge smiles on our faces. – said Coach Piotr Graban This was the final preparation before the next round of the CEV Challenge Cup. On Tuesday 17th January 2017, IBB Polonia London heads to Apeldoorn Holland to take on Draisma Dynamo the following day. The match will be televised at 7pm and will be available on http://www.laola1.tv/. – Holland is a well established country on the volleyball map of Europe. Regular competition in a professional league against Dutch and Belgian teams is a great advantage for them. We are the underdogs of this encounter, but that was also the case in the last round against the Hungarians. We have a tough period, in which time we will play five matches that are all critical. Of course we are doing everything possible to win each encounter. For that reason, I would like to encourage all fans to come and support us. You are our seventh player on court, and we need you.– added Graban. – We now have a tough game in Holland, but we will depart for Apeldoorn very optimistically. Competing in Europe gives us strength and motivation. We are working at a very high level. – commented Chairman of IBB Polonia London Bartek Luszcz.
Tickets for there match in Apeldoorn are available on draismadynamo.nl/onlineticketscev 40
Steve Smith
Following a short break, the players of IBB Polonia London returned to the domestic league. The first match of the new year turned out very successfully. On Saturday 14th January 2017 in the second meeting between the two teams this season with Wessex, the team from London won 0:3 (20:25; 23:25; 15:25). This added another 3 points to their tally for the season.
Steve Smith
IBB POLONIA LONDON VC
IBB Polonia London fall short at the next hurdle in the
1/8 CEV Challenge Cup The European dreams of IBB Polonia London are still big. On Wednesday 18th January 2017, the team from the capital of England took on Draisma Dynamo Apeldoorn. The venue turned out to be unlucky; the result of the first leg of the next round of the CEV Challenge Cup was a defeat: 3:1 (25:20; 25:16; 27:29; 25:17). – For some, it will have come as a surprise that we won a set against a top quality Dutch side. I feel disappointed, on the other hand. I don’t feel as though we were fully prepared for the match. Due to the lengthy break we had too few trainings. The first two sets seemed to fly by,
and it was only in the third and fourth sets that we started to fight. We really left everything on court, and of that I’m pleased. It was amazing to hear the support from our supporters from the Official Polonia Fan club; they made the journey over the water to help us. There were also a number of Polish residents living locally in Holland who were very vocal throughout. At the end of the match they gave us a standing ovation. – said IBB Polonia London Head Coach, Piotr Graban. – The opponents were very demanding of us, and we didn’t play to our full potential which resulted in the defeat. On the other hand, we are pleased with our set that we won, where we were able to show that we have spirit. It will also help us stay optimistic for the second leg.– said Bartosz Kisielewicz, IBB Polonia London setter. It isn’t the end of the fight to progress to the quarter finals of the CEV Challenge Cup. The sec-
ond leg will take place on Wednesday 1st February 2017 at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London. Last time that IBB Polonia London lost 3:0 away in Hungary they won the second match in Belchatow, Poland in a remarkable match. To top that the golden set also was won by the Champions of England. From this it is evident that the next match is not a foregone conclusion. – I think it will be no ordinary match in Crystal Palace; we will bring fire. We know that we have a chance to win with this team. There level isn’t too dissimilar to ours. We have a good chance in this game. In the next two weeks we will sacrifice everything for the match. History can repeat itself. A massive part of there match will be the supporters, of which we expect huge numbers. – added Piotr Graban Before the big match, the team returns to the domestic league of the Super 8.
Tickets are available on the website: polonia.eventbrite.co.uk 41
IBB SPONSO R activity
Steve Smith
BUILDER EDUCATION IBB POLONIA LONDON VC
IBB Polonia London gains another three points Once again IBB Polonia London proved too strong for Solent. Sunday 22nd January 2017 the team from London travelled to Southampton and won 0:3 (22:25, 17:25, 18:25) and returned to the capital with another three points. – We had total control of the game today. We had the luxury of allowing each player to play and played with confidence, which is pleasing leading up to the next European Challenge event and Cup
match in England. The festive break caused some changes to the league table with every club in the top section losing points except us. This is obviously a positive sign for us, that we managed to maintain our form. – commented Piotr Graban Head Coach for IBB Polonia London. In the coming weekend the matches for IBB Polonia London are taking place in the capital city. On Saturday 28th January the match is against Lynx in the English Knockout Cup. The match will take place in University of East London Sportshall. Following on from that every volleyball fan in the country will be interested in the match taking place on 1st February at 7pm in Crystal Palace: the tra-
ditional home of volleyball in this country. The return match of the CEV Challenge Cup against the team from Holland: Draisma Dynamo Apeldoorn; the match takes the victors through to the quarter finals of the competition. – We are excited about the home leg of the match. We know what to expect and the way that the opponent plays. The coaches will have done their homework and will prepare us fully for the encounter. We are counting on a strong home support to ensure that the atmosphere is even louder than in Apeldoorn; the fans will help lift us to perform even better than we did in the Netherlands. – said Bartosz Kisielewicz, setter for IBB Polonia London.
Tickets for the home game for IBB Polonia London for 1/8 round of the CEV Challenge Cup are available on polonia.eventbrite.co.uk 42
IBB Polonia London advance to the semi finals of the Knock Out Cup
On saturday 28th January, IBB Polonia London faced London Lynx in the quarter finals of the Knockout Cup of England. In the end it was the players under the guidance of Piotr Graban who proved the stronger. The result 0:3 (18:25, 19:25, 21:25) takes them through to the semi finals; the opposition will be Wessex. – The match started nervously. Both teams knew that there is only one chance and some-
body will be knocked out at the end of the game. The first set started quite equally until the second technical time -out. After this point we managed to fine tune a couple of issues and we pushed ahead strongly. In the second set we were in control and stayed that way for the rest of the match. The fine result was due to our strong and accurate serving. – commented Patryk Selep; assistant coach of IBB Polonia London. The team from West London returns to defend their title at the end of February. Before that there will be a series of very tough games. This Wednesday 1st February at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre (Ledrington rd, London SE19 2BB) the 1/8 round of the CEV Challenge Cup match takes place at 7pm. The opposition will be from Holland: Dra-
isma Dynamo Alepdolrn. The visitors won the first leg 3-1 (25:20; 25:16; 27:29; 25:17). – The home leg will be different. The mere fact that we will be playing in front of our own fans will be a massive help. In Holland we did our best, but we have gained a lot of information about how our opponents play. We have been working hard in trainings to ensure we are fully prepared for the match. – added Patryk Selep. – The match this Wednesday looks to be a very interesting one. We know the opposition is very demanding, and this will ensure a great spectacle. We are motivated and have a positive outlook for the game. We hope that the fans will join in and help us to achieve the "next miracle”. – said Marius Ciortea captain of IBB Polonia London.
Tickets to match which decides on progress to the quarter finals of the CEV Challenge Cup the are available on polonia.eventbrite.co.uk 43
Pawel Piotrowski
IBB POLONIA LONDON VC
IBB SPONSO R activity
Steve Smith
IBB POLONIA LONDON VC
Pawel Piotrowski
IBB Polonia London invites everyone to their 1/8 CEV Challenge Cup match We are striding towards a historical moment in London's history. On Wednesday 1st February 2017 at 7pm in Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, a confrontation of epic proportions will take place. IBB Polonia London will take on Draisma Dynamo Apeldoorn from Holland in the next round of the CEV Challenge Cup. The reward for the victory will be progressing to the quarter final stages. Fans can expect a match of huge proportions as well as a number of exciting surprises along the way. It is all panning out to be a very memorable match. – It is going to be the next very important day in the history of our Club as well as English volleyball. I would like to encourage all fans to come to the match and to support us in this critical time.– said IBB Po-
lonia London Chairman, Bartek Luszcz. – I am sure the match is going to be tough, the level played in Europe is very high. Together with our official partners we have organised a number of attractions to coincide with the game itself. It will be worth coming to the game to support the players and the Team as a whole. – As Head sponsor of IBB Polonia London we invite all the supporters, our clients and Business Partners to the volleyball match in the 1/8 CEV Challenge Cup. After a very emotional encounter in Belchatow Poland, we come up against the second best team from Holland: Draisma Dynamo. Taking into account that such a game has never been played before in London, we are confident that playing in front of a
home crowd it will be possible to win the match and then the "Golden Set". Please come and support. See you in the sportshall! – was the comment from Team IBB Polish Building Wholesale. There is an air of confidence within the team and the players are optimistic about the upcoming game. They are happy to be able to play in front of a huge home crowd and are counting on a vocal support that may carry them into the next round of the event. – There is a great atmosphere. I believe we can win in front of our usually fervent supporters. The encouragement from the stands really helps us when things get tough. We are waiting for You! – commented Tomasz lasocki, middle blocker for IBB Polonia London.
The game will take place at 7pm, GMT at Crystal Palace National Sports Centre; ledrington rd, London, SE19 2BB. Tickets are available via polonia.eventbrite.co.uk 44
IBB POLONIA LONDON VC
polonia-volleyball.myshopify.com 45
IBB POLONIA FC
IBB Polonia FC meetings in January 2017 IBB Polonia FC U10 on 8th January 2017 IBB Polonia FC 2:0 Magix Youth Team IBB Polonia London FC: goalkeeper Adrian Mes, second half goalkeeper Oskar Zarzycki , Aleksander Niski (team captain) , Adrian Stefański , Alan Pakuła , Kacper Choina , David Kryszak , Alex Krusiński , Fabian Kapusta, Kevin Gryniewicz. Goal Scorers IBB Polonia London FC: 1x David Kryszak, 1x Adrian Stefański . The first game of the 2nd phase of Harrow Youth League of Magix. From
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the very beginning IBB Polonia FC has directed the style of the match. Actions preceded by some great occasions to score a goal. Very good communication between players, mutual assurance and the willingness to win allowed the team to end this meeting with success. I believe that in this game IBB Polonia FC was better then the opponent and deserved to win. I would like to thank all players for their commitment and all our fans for their support and cheering.
IBB POLONIA FC
IBB Polonia FC U7 on 8th January 2017 IBB Polonia FC 3-5 Ruislip Rangers A Team IBB Polonia FC: goalkeeper Kevin Kozik, second half goalkeeper Oliver Kryszak , (team captain) Alan Kapusta , Konrad Paliwoda, Norbert StefaĹ&#x201E;ski , Kamil Grodzki , Adrian Laskowski , Alan Gryniewicz. Goal Scorers IBB Polonia London FC: Oliver Kryszak x1 Konrad Paliwoda x5. I was honoured to coach the team U7 IBB Polonia FC. It is essential to mention that boys in just four months have moved up two divisions what is the fantastic achievement. We came to face a team Ruislip Rangers A. From the very beginning it was seen that both teams really wanted to win this game. After an individual action of Oliver Kryszak, IBB Polonia took the lead. However,
the clever actions and game of Ruislip Rangers showed that they deserve their place in the A division. Well put together team. Fast and strong players were disturbing our players during the game to construct perfect situation for scoring a goal. After a beautiful action by Kamila Grodzki of about 18m udeza ball in the post. Blow for blow. I think that was a very good match performed by both teams. You can not win every time. But you must also know how to lose a game. Remember that every failure teaches. Thank you to the whole team for the sweat poured and the will of fight. We also thank wonderful parents for their support and cheering. To the top of the head. #GoPolonia
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FOOTBALL
1
Football News
The best athlete 2016 Poland Olympic champion and world record holder in the hammer throw Anita Wlodarczyk was the best athlete 2016 in Poland. Second place came the national football team captain Robert Lewandowski, who won a year ago. The third was the Olympic silver medalist from Rio de Janeiro in the disc throw, Piotr Malachowski. The second place in the poll came to Robert Lewamdowski who is not only the best player in 2016, but also last year's winner of the plebiscite, the captain and the leader of the Polish national team, the best scorer of Bundesliga. Together with the Polish national team reached the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2016. He is also the leading scorer with Cristiano Ronaldo, in the current qualifying for the World Cup 2018. For Polish team he already gained a total of 42 goals, which is the third result in the history.
2
Fifth round draw of FA Cup The fifth round is scheduled to be played between 17-20 February and consists of the last 16. The draw took place on 30th January. Sutton United, after eliminating Leeds, will host 12-time winners Arsenal. The fifth league Current FA Cup holders, Manchester City, will go to local Blackburn Rovers. Lincoln City who won over Brighton, will go to Premier League Burnley. Its the first time in the history that two non-league sides have reached the last 16. Burnley v Lincoln City Fulham v Tottenham Hotspur Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United Sutton United v Arsenal Middlesbrough v Oxford United Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea Huddersfield Town v Manchester City Millwall v Derby County/Leicester City
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3 Dimitri Payet 25m return to Marseille Payet has sign a four and a half year deal with Marseille after refusing to play for West Ham. After weeks of negotiations he rejoined his home club. The Hammers made Payet pay back his January £500,000 salary after he was forcing his way back of the club and refused to play. He has taken significantly lower wage in order to finalise the move however, as he said “ money doesn't drive me.”
4 Transfer deal for Sunderland Patrick van Aanholt to Crystal Palace The 26 year old defender made 95 appearances for Sunderland after joining them in summer 2014. Crystal Palace have signed him for a transfer fee that raised to £14m. The Sunderland sold the Netherlands international player but it helped them to buy Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson and Costa Rica left-back Bryan Oviedo. The pair have been players of Premier League rivals Everton.
5 Adam Lallana voted England's player of the year The Liverpool midfielder has been voted England's best player by fans ahead of Jamie Vardy (12%) and Wayne Rooney(8%). He won the poll with 39% of the votes. The 28 year old player scored three goals for Liverpool in 2016 including one in National Team against Slovakia in September.
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Lightweight blocks Ytong 3.6 N/mm2 600*100*215mm
1.40 net
440*140*215mm
1.49 net
440*215*215mm
2.20 net
£
£
£
(RP £2.33 net)
(RP £2.49 net)
(RP £3.67 net)
Lightweight blocks Ytong 7.3 N/mm2 600*100*215mm
1.85 net
1.95 net
440*215*215mm
2.98 net
£
£
£
(RP £3.08 net)
(RP £3.25 net)
(RP £4.97 net)
Silmur M-15 white adhesive for blocks 25kg
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(RP £12.50 net)
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FEBRUARY 2017 PIR insulation board 100*1200*2400mm 100*1200*2400mm
27.45 net
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47*100*4800mm
4.06 net
6.50 net
47*75*3000mm
3.05 net
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£
£
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(RP £10.83 net)
(RP £5.08 net)
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(RP £12.50 net)
18*1250*2500mm
13.74 net
£
(RP £22.90 net)
IBB ballast, bag 25kg
1.23 net
£
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Cement, bag 25kg
2.99 net
£
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