Construction Update - July 2021

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE July 2021

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Diamik Glass the alternative and sustainable luxury surface Diamik Glass have created two environmentally friendly products Ecorok® and Decorok®, both products are made from recycling waste glass. Both are durable, strong, beautiful and have commendable environmental credentials. Years of development and trials have resulted in two products that offer a creditable alternative to imported, mined products.

Ecorok® is perfect as worktops for kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms. Made from a minimum of 85% recycled glass and the remainder a mixture of resin and pigment which makes them non-porous, scratch resistant, smooth to the touch and beautiful to the eye. As Ecorok® is non-porous it makes it highly resilient to stains and marks. Cleaning for the eco-warriors amongst us can be as simple as mild soapy water, but if you need to give it a deep clean you can use scouring pads and bleach sprays without damaging the surface.

Decorok is made using 100% glass and as the name suggests is targeted as a more decorative material. Its translucent appearance featuring crushed glass design provides that something special in key environments. Just like Ecorok ™ Decorok ™ can be fully recycled at the end of its life to produce new surfaces with no waste.

Diamik harvests only local glass destined for landfill, then processes this waste, using craftsmanship into perfect sheet sizes for every customer. This is supported using modern technology to create these two innovative and versatile products. Their latest digital templating technology also allows for millimetre perfect measuring and cutting to create shapes – they even offer to video the procedure as a keep sake for the customer or to use as a promotional tool.

Diamik’s products can now be found in all parts of the UK and Europe which is testament to how quickly people are moving towards a more sustainable future. Customers have been looking for something new, something fresh a new design with ecological street credibility. Ecorok comes in over fifty standard designs with new ones being created every month.

The Diamik Bespoke option will create your very own unique special surface. The only limit is the customers imagination!

If you would like to find out more about these unique products contact Diamik Glass on 0113 249 7001 E: info@diamik.co.uk or visit their website www.diamikglass.co.uk

Eco friendly, luxury surfaces Our glass surfaces are manufactured using waste glass destined for landfill. A combination of craftsmanship and high-tech processes produce beautiful, hard wearing surfaces. Ecorok is scratch resistant, non porous and smooth to the touch making them easy to clean with just warm soapy water. We offer our customers a full service package including digital measuring, delivery and installation.

Kitchen worktops Splashbacks Bathroom vanity units Wall panels Tiles - various sizes Bar tops Reception areas Serving stations Tea points Retails counters

We work with architects, designers and developers in addition to our rapidly expanding personal customer network.

Our work can be found in homes and commercial buildings around the whole of the UK.

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Our sustainable clients include, HMRC, Diageo, Kellogg’s, Breeam, Dorrington PLC, Fortnum and Mason, Leeds Building Society, and MasterCard.

Get in touch if you would like to discuss how Ecorok ™ recycled glass surfaces can help you to become more sustainable in the future.

Diamik Glass on 0113 249 7001 email info@diamik.co.uk www.diamikglass.co.uk

caféculture Outdoor Hospitality Products

Our outdoor products include:-

Outdoor seating areas are at a premium now and are likely to be so well into the Autumn and Winter.

We are an independent supplier of outdoor hospitality goods and pick and choose the products we wish to offer based on performance, style and value. We believe in supplying goods that not only look good but are well made and extremely durable so they last season after season which ultimately makes a far wiser investment of your money.

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Planters with real and artificial plants.

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Tables and chairs.

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Windbreaks and retractable tape queue barriers

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Jumbo parasols installed and recovered

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Awnings and shelters

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Lighting and heating

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Restaurant screens, and more.

Call us on 0800 917 526 or drop us a line at sales@cafeculture.biz

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Our outdoor products include:

We are an independent supplier of outdoor hospitality goods based on performance, style and value. We believe in supplying goods that look good, are well made and extremely durable through season after season.

• Planters with real or artificial plants • Tables and chairs • Windbreaks and barriers • Jumbo parasols • Awnings and shelters • Lighting and heating • Restaurant screens • and more!

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Call us on 0800 917 526 or drop us a line at sales@cafeculture.biz

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Artificial Plants & Trees for Businesses Our master craftsmen construct each bespoke order with painstaking care and attention, to create an exceptionally ‘real’ artificial showpiece, and we offer bespoke solutions to suit the needs of your space, business and tastes.

Whether you need simple plants and trees that don’t need tending to or you’re going for a full artificial landscape with turf, hedges and more, we have existing products and the capacity to create custom designs for any need and budget.

We’ll offer a no obligation quote to help you plan your projects and we can tailor our service to ‘fir’ your needs.

Full Support Whatever your choices, we have the design experience and know-how needed to make you stand out.

We can work with your design to make your premises look incredible, whatever the space and whatever the industry. We can even help you develop the design, drawing on years of experience.

Who Have We Supplied?

Major companies in many industries including ITV, BBC, Channels 4 and 5, Mulberry, Innocent Drinks, Monsoon, Bella Italia, Tescos, Big Brother, The Only Way is Essex, Coronation Street, Dancing on Ice, Park Resorts, Volkswagen, and more.

We’ve also sold to house builders, zoos, hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, theme parks, colleges and schools, cruise ships, theatres… the list goes on!

We have tens of thousands of satisfied customers in the UK, in Europe, and across the World.

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We can provide offers for procurement managers and corporate buyers on bulk orders and for trade, to help you finalise your design. Our quotes are no obligation - so call us today. We look forward to working with you!

Get in Touch!

Call us today on 01524 858888 or email sales@justartificial. co.uk or browse our Web Store online for our full stock range and more info on our bespoke solutions on offer.

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Artificial plants & trees for businesses At Just Artificial, we work with interior designers, decorators, set dressers, architects and more to set your premises apart from the rest. Our artificial plants, flowers and trees are highly realistic to look and touch, as well as being durable and attractive.

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Increase equipment safety compliance with Visual Tagging solutions Easily manage inspection records and communicate equipment safety status where it matters most. Discover a wide range of tools and equipment you can immediately increase compliance for in our guide “Optimise equipment safety“.

Think about plant and equipment on your site. Without the latest information, people are prone to make assumptions. To avoid costly accidents with unfit equipment, Scafftag proposes a highly customisable tag with holder and insert that can help increase legal compliance, workplace safety and inspection efficiency.

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The Visual Tagging guide book offers a tool to support best practice equipment inspections, equipment status communication and compliance with equipment related legislation.

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Take full control of your site inspections & maintenance All construction sites pose risks to workers. It is here that 20.9% of fatal workplace accidents in the EU take place. To avoid costly accidents with unfit construction equipment, Scafftag proposes a highly customisable tag with holder and insert that can help increase legal compliance, workplace safety and inspection efficiency.

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isual Tagging solutions help companies comply with the EU Directive 2009/104/EC on equipment safety. With Visual Tagging, inspection results are shared at the point of use, on the equipment itself. Tags are available for almost any tool or equipment, including ladders, scaffolds, drills, vehicles and engines. At all times, users will be able to see when the equipment was last inspected. All inspection records are kept on removable inserts which can serve for inspection record keeping, a requirement in the EU Directive.

Avoid workplace accidents and delays When properly used and applied on the equipment itself in plain view, Visual Tagging can always communicate the latest equipment status to anyone who wants to use a specific piece of equipment.

Inspection records on the tag’s insert will show when equipment was considered fit for use. When equipment fails inspection, the inspector can remove the insert to show a clear ‘Do not use’ message on the tag’s holder. In this way, Visual Tagging solutions help prevent costly workplace accidents resulting from the use of unfit equipment.

Highly efficient equipment inspections Every Visual Tagging holder and or insert can include best practice inspection procedures on the equipment that needs inspection.

Both the holders and removable inserts are highly customisable and can support the standardisation of evolving equipment inspection procedures. A QR code can also be printed on the inserts or holders to activate a digital inspection flow via smartphones and Safetrak software, complete with inspection planning management and automatic inspection report generation.

Save lives with Safetrak Inspection Software Too many workplace accidents are still caused by using equipment that is not fit for use. These accidents can have grave consequences. Imagine a scaffold collapsing: co-workers and passers-by might be seriously injured with colossal impact for themselves, their families and your business. Think about what happens when your fire extinguishers do nothing when they should, when valves suddenly break down, or when the reverse warning indicator on a forklift does not work

Diligent inspection planning, thorough equipment inspections and clear inspection reports and histories can save lives, avoid suffering and major costs in a lot of industries. SafeTrak is a digital system that supports businesses with inspection planning, equipment inspections and inspection reporting to maximise safety, improve resource performance and minimise costs.

Increase equipment safety compliance Tracking inspections and relaying information on working sites can be a very difficult task. Work or construction site machinery that does not receive the necessary inspections poses a risk to your workers and their environment.

Protect your team and relay the latest information.

Discover Scafftag’s site and plant equipment inspection solutions to comply with legislation and manage safety.

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ffective performance is everything when it comes to fire safety products.

However, without knowing it, many of us could be making compromises when it comes to our choice of fire foams and fire rated silicones.

As a company that manufactures sealants, adhesives and other building chemicals, you might expect us to advocate increased awareness when it comes to choosing fire foams. But self-gain never has, and never will, be Bond It’s main motivation for urging greater consideration when it comes to these products.

Instead we believe the building industry in the UK is affected by a serious issue with equally serious, and potentially life-threatening, implications.

With lives at stake, and against a backdrop where we are all increasingly accountable for our work and where they have been a number of high profile examples of poor building practices contributing to the spread of fire, we see it as our responsibility to share our knowledge.

The problem stems from the existence of too many different but similar sounding classification systems. This has created a degree of confusion which has left many in the sector at risk of inadvertently using fire foams with levels of performance that fall woefully short of the mark.

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Not all fire foams are created equal Years ago specifying a fire foam was a lot simpler and arguably safer than it is today. You had the choice of either a standard foam or a fire foam with both types available in either a gun or handheld form.

To benefit from its classification, fire foam had to comply with BS476 part 20. This meant it would act as a barrier to fire for 4 hours giving a building’s occupants vital time to escape.

Then, with an influx of European foams into the UK came a proliferation of different standards. The most widespread was a German standard based on a sliding scale. This ranged from A1 (100% non-combustible) through to A2, B1, B2 and B3 with the latter offering the worst levels of performance.

If the introduction of a whole new standard system and a large number of differing classifications didn’t serve to create enough confusion, the way of assessing the UK and European standards was also totally different.

The UK standard meant a fire foam had to act as a barrier to prevent fire transferring from one room to

another for a period of four hours.

The German standard meanwhile was based on someone trying to ignite the foam itself - not a very realistic scenario.

Savings - but at what cost?

One of the most widely seen classifications people now find on fire foams is B2 and it’s not hard to understand why. B2 strikes a fine balance between offering some fire resistance and at a cost that won’t hurt budgets – or margins.

However, in our opinion, B2 ‘fire’ foam’s performance is totally inadequate and we don’t think it should be sold as fire foam at all.

Yes, there are savings and profits to be made, but at the end of the day, what price do you put on property or even more poignantly, on someone’s life? As we near the 4th anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, we are hoping lessons have been learnt.

July 2021 Like most of our competitors, we react to market demand and do supply a B2 PU foam as part of our range.

However, we are strict about this not being referred to as a “fire” foam and it is not marketing under this guise at all. We clearly state what the products performance characteristics are and what it is tested to.

Silicone sealants also play a big part in ensuring the integrity of fire resistant seals and joints. These are used in reestablishing the fire-rated integrity of a wall or floor assembly compromised by the inclusion or exclusion of a penetrant. Flames and smoke can spread through the smallest of gaps causing extreme damage to buildings and even human lives. Applying an intumescent sealant to linear joints, around pipes and between cables to close all the gaps and add fire resistance.

An intumescent seal slows down the burning process and does not contribute to spread of flames.

Therefore, it can minimize the damage by protecting structures, giving fire fighters more time to arrive and take the fire under control as well as

fireproofing escape routes allowing for efficient evacuation.

How does intumescent sealant work?

Intumescent seals are known as means of passive fire protection, but what is an intumescent sealant in practice? Also known as expansion sealant, intumescent sealant expands when it becomes exposed to extreme heat and can swell up to 40 times its original volume. The sealant increases in volume but decreases in density forming a char layer. The expanded sealant does not actually catch fire, but the char burns eventually, still much more slowly than most building materials. Depending on the product formulation, application and backing material, an intumescent sealant can be resistant to fire for up to 4 hours.

Buildings require different levels of fire resistance depending on their size and whether they have a residential purpose.

current fire foam classification and misclassification without proposing a solution. Thankfully, there is one - and it’s also fairly easy to implement.

In its simplest terms, our advice would in every circumstance if you need fire protection from your foams nothing less than B1 is really acceptable as a bare minimum standard and for silicones we would recommend a fire tested sealant. Look for the standards EN1366-4, EN1366-3, EN ISO 10140-2 and EN13501-2 on packs - which are proof that the foams and sealants will do their job and you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ve chosen a true fire foam or fire rated sealant that will leave people safe in their homes, offices and other buildings.

For more information on Bond Its Fire Rated products contact our Sales Office on 01422 315300 or visit www.bonditgroup.com.

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Carbon Neutral Buildings Today

by Wojciech Brozyna - MD of Aluprof UK

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here is a real benefit of living and working in a ‘Carbon Neutral’ home or office. Not only are the rising energy costs for space heating eliminated, but the living and working environment can actually be improved, which significantly reflects on our well-being. This is not a utopian vision of the future, we have had the ability to source sustainable materials and build this way for some years, but have chosen to remain with our traditional construction. Change is now urgently needed to enable sustainable living for everyone, it is captured in the Passivhaus concept, something that we should all be working towards.

The history of Passivhaus As far back as 1982, American physicist William Shurcliff published a book “The Saunders-Shrewsbury House,” in which he describes the concepts of “superinsulation” and passive solar as “passive house.” In the late 1980s a passive house movement had emerged in North America, but, shortly after America lost its appetite for energy conservation and Germany picked up the reins. German physicist Wolfgang Feist refined the passive house concept to further improve efficiency and proposed a passive house concept with an annual heating demand of just 15 kilowatt-hours per square metre of floor area. Considered as the most rigorous standard in energy efficiency today, the Passivhaus-Institute, founded in Darmstadt in Germany in September 1996, continues to promote and control the Passivhaus standards. Today over twenty-nine thousand buildings have been certified according to the strict Passive House Institute certification criteria, representing a total floor area of almost twentyseven thousand square metres. In the UK we currently have over three hundred completed Passivhaus certified projects, with a further two hundred and twenty under construction.

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Five key elements of Passivhaus There are five key elements to understand about Passivhaus before starting to look at the technical requirements. First and foremost, Passivhaus is fundamentally about integrated design where the whole building team are involved at the outset. Whilst it may seem that Passivhaus is designed just for northern climates, the second key element is information about location, as well designed Passivhaus structure can now effectively be installed anywhere in the world. Orientation, the third key element, has a part to play in ensuring that solar heat gains are optimised. The fourth key element, is the building form, whilst a Passivhaus construction can take any form, physics confirms that with a convoluted shape, with a resulting greater surface area for a given space, will allow more heat loss. Finally, the fifth element is that of the construction system itself. Passivhaus is a fabric first approach and whilst any material can be utilised, the focus on airtightness and thermal insulation are paramount. Thermal bridges are to be avoided at all costs to maximise keeping the heat in, and of course, in certain climates and various times of the year, also keeping the heat out. It is the building fabric that does all the heavy work in Passivhaus design.

The ‘RAD’ Building, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham University

The ‘RAD’ Building, Jubilee Campus, Nottingham University

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Included in the design is the crucial element of fresh outdoor air being circulated inside being warmed with an efficient heat recovery system, warm air going out heating up the cold air coming in, so that energy consumption is kept at a bare minimum. The best use of natural daylight, including some solar gain, further enhances the energy savings in this unique form of construction.

Design criteria Designing high insulation wall elements can be relatively straightforward, but when these elements are perforated by windows and doors, robust detailing is needed to minimise thermal bridging and maximise air tightness. Window and door systems chosen must offer the highest levels of thermal insulation including the adoption of triple and quadruple glazing. Few systems meet these high performance characteristics, most are supplied from aluminium systems companies with wide, high performance thermal breaks. Aluprof, one Europes leading aluminium systems companies, offer a range of systems that can be specified by architects to meet the requirements of Passivhaus design.

With Aluprof’s MB-104 system, both windows and doors can confidently be specified as the system has gained the Passivhaus Institute Darmstadt certification. The MB-104 Passive Aero has excellent thermal insulation performance for an openable window system with a Uw as low as 0.53 W// m2K and for a door a UD as low as 0.62 W//m2K. With glazing widths up to a class leading 81mm in thickness, the doors can also be assembled into panel doors as well as fully glazed.

Passivhaus, by its name, suggests that the construction is just for dwellings. A recent project completed, the 2,500m2 research facility for the University of Nottingham, provides laboratory, office and support accommodation for the UK Government Energy Research Acceleration Initiative. The project is known as the ‘RAD’ Building (research acceleration and demonstration) on the Jubilee campus. The building was constructed by Robert Woodhead Construction of Nottingham and has been designed to achieve BREEAM Excellent and includes further extensive Passivhaus measures to reduce energy requirements. High performance window, curtain wall and door systems from Aluprof have been used throughout the building offering very high levels of insulation. Fabricator and installer, Commercial Systems International of Humberside, used MB-TT50 curtain wall and MB-104 windows from Aluprof which carry certification from Passivhaus. On completion the building has been extensively tested and has gained the coveted Passivhaus certification.

So why involve a systems provider?

At the design concept it is crucial that the right product is specified along with detailing to ensure that the building will meet Passivhaus standards. Aluprof can assist in product choice, often tailoring the system chosen to offer the best specification for its location.

The tech team at Aluprof can also offering assistance in the reveal detailing, which will minimise any cold bridging in the interface between the building fabric and window system.

Since setting up the Aluprof Office at the Business Design Centre in London, the company has rapidly grown their specification influence in the UK with their high performance architectural aluminium systems.

Further expansion of the company’s’ headquarters in Altrincham now provides specifiers with meeting facilities and an extensive showroom of commercial systems to view. With overseas growth across Europe spreading into the Middle East and firm roots already in the East of the USA, the company is becoming a global player in facade supply.

Further information is available on the company’s website at aluprof.co.uk or direct from their UK office in Altrincham on 0161 941 4005.

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Pump Technology Ltd. now offers the expanded Saniflo Product Range The Saniflo domestic and commercial product range continues to expand.

Recent additions include the Sanifos range of below ground lifting stations.

Lifting Station Range: Four sizes are available with capacities from 110 liters to 1300 litres. The smallest, the Sanifos 110 being particularly suitable for applications such as garden rooms and offices.

The “One Stop Pump Shop” system:

The full range of floor mounted and below ground Saniflo pumping systems is available to view on the dedicated website at www.saniflo-pumpshop.co.uk

Years of experience: Historically, Pump Technology used to operate the Saniflo helpline for pre and after sales service. Now Derek Bryant, previously Saniflo National Sales Manager, heads up the Pump Technology Ltd, Merchant team. This places us in the perfect position to be able to offer the best possible advice and support Derek says, “In the UK we are the largest independent stockiest of Saniflo commercial products. With our years of knowledge and experience, competitive pricing and assured next day delivery, we have become the go to company for this equipment”.

It is sometimes hard for trade counters, merchants, contractors, installers and plumbers to keep up to date with the growing Saniflo product range. It is often difficult to decide what is the right product for the application.

This is where the Pump Technology Ltd team can help to ensure that customers can find exactly the right system within the budget for the job in hand.

The Pump Technology Ltd “One Stop Pump Shop” system means that merchants and resellers can partner with the company to offer a fast and effective service.

Just one phone call can answer customers questions and assist in selecting exactly the right product for the project. This can then be delivered directly from the fully stocked PT warehouse either to the merchant or straight to site, saving both time and costs.

Pump Technology Ltd are also authorized distributors for all major manufactures such as Jung Pumpen GmbH, Whale, Lowara, Grundfos, KSB, ABS and many more.

More Information: 0118 9821 555 www.saniflo-pumpshop.co.uk

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A smartphone app which allows construction companies to access and track all their compliance and safety paperwork in one place has been officially launched.

‘Under Construction’ – created by Coventry-based digital design company Apps Plus (the App division of Image+ Limited) – enables construction firms of any size to easily store, track and fill out key forms relating to their SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) requirements, such as SSOWs, operative certificates and risk assessments. ‘Under Construction’ – created by Coventry-based digital design company Apps Plus (the App division of Image+ Limited) – enables construction firms of any size to easily store, track and fill out key forms relating to their SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) requirements, such as SSOWs, operative certificates and risk assessments.

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he app also allows site managers to streamline project management, allowing them to view updates on progress in real time when workers submit status reports.

All documents can be shared with a firm’s principal contractor at any time, saving both parties having to put together the paperwork and travel between sites to assess it.

Notifications can also be sent to users alerting them to any issues, such as safety certificate expiration dates being sent to supervisors far enough in advance for them to address them.

Under Construction was refined by Apps Plus after Birmingham-based construction firm Gridlocked – which specialises in installing ceiling and partition systems in a wide variety of buildings - used the app for several months, and is now ready for the wider market to download and use.

Since using Under Construction, Gridlocked noticed a significant improvement across all its SHEQ responsibilities, operations, performance and evidential record keeping.

Craig Buglass at Gridlocked said: “An app like this for construction companies like us has been long overdue in my opinion.

“Construction is still one of the most dangerous sectors of employment in this country, so we are always looking to improve on how we process, control and manage risks associated with our specific trade.

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“The Under Construction app comprehensively enhanced all our safety, health and wellbeing, quality and environmental aspect requirements and was all wrapped up in a user-friendly way. It’s fast, reliable and a pleasure to use.

From left: Craig Buglass, Alan Hartin, and Joao Matos (Image+)

“We have also been extremely impressed with the approach from the Image+ team to adapt this system to suit our every need.”

far easier for managers to keep track of everything instead of filling out paperwork the oldfashioned way.

When a firm downloads the app, it may not have all the forms it needs for a given project.

Managers can send Image+ the forms it needs to use, and they will tailor the app to store and track those specific forms for that project.

“It gives peace of mind to construction managers that their SHEQ responsibilities are being taken care of, and it also saves time and money by giving them an easy way to share key paperwork with their principal contractors at any time.

Alan Hartin, Managing Director at Image+, said: “Under Construction will be unique for each construction company that uses it.

“We would encourage any construction firms looking to increase their efficiency to get in touch.”

“Every site and project will be slightly different, so we handle the first step of tweaking the app for each user so the forms they need are included within it.

Anyone looking to download Under Construction can find it on the App Store or Google Play with more information at www.underconstruction.co.uk Alternatively, contact Image+ on 024 7683 4780

“Once the correct forms are embedded into the app, it becomes

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CUT COSTS, NOT CORNERS Your building project is near completion. You are feeling confident in your plans to mitigate risks that might derail your handover date. Yet one circumstance, snagging, is often an afterthought and under-budgeted despite being completely foreseeable. All because it takes place in the final phase of the building process.

Accidental or so-called ‘unexpected’ damage is a normal part of the rough and tumble of the build and rectifying it is not only the responsibility of the builder but is essential to meet the expectations of your client. Only during the snagging inspection does the scale of remedies required become apparent as well as the urge to cut corners and rush repairs.

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It is imperative that snagging issues are remedied promptly and to a standard that assists you to handover to client ‘defect free’.

Your odds of achieving that successfully and without financial penalties are greatly enhanced by choosing the right supplier.

Magicman has the skill sets, staff numbers and longevity to ensure you can book far in advance with full confidence. Each Magicman repair technician is trained to repair any form of damage to all hard surfaces. This includes accidental damage, wear and tear, vandalism, poor workmanship due to labour shortages or labour quality and perhaps unsurprisingly, the unsuccessful repairs of others.

Our technicians arrive on site fully prepared. They carry with them all the kit necessary to carry out any and all repairs that our customers require. This includes multiple types of repairs to many different substrates within one booking, leading to greater time and cost efficiencies. Many contractors are simply unaware of the quality of restoration work achievable today and of the environmental benefits or repairing in-situ over sourcing and installing replacement. Smart operators utilise Magicman when carrying out refurbs in order to restore items that are perfectly serviceable but are showing their age. This allows their clients to divert cost saving to other areas and, by reducing waste, contribute to environmental targets.

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Magicman research and develop products to ensure their repairs are permanent and match not only the visible exterior but also the substrate of the items they restore. A truly sustainable solution.”

- Mark Henderson, CEO Magicman Group

Above: before and after shots of door restoration by Magicman.

Early intervention and collaboration with Magicman means an end to rushed paperwork.

Framework agreements between main and subcontractors are available on an annual basis.

Magicman invest in training, health and safety standards and fully audited certification including ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. Other accreditations include Worksafe Contractor, Constructionline, CHAS, Safemark, Achilles and Builder’s Profile.

As the originator of on-site repairs almost 30 years ago, Magicman have had to create and develop their own training programme which is only open to future employees (conditional on a successful graduation from the course). Our programme prioritises the quality of repairs and health and safety standards as well as

customer service, through an extensive 5 week course at our residential Training Academy in Sussex. Trainees learn all Magicman repair and restoration techniques to all hard surfaces including wood, laminate, uPVC, powdercoat, ceramics, vitreous china, marble, stone and brick. We teach perfect colour matching by eye and offer glass polishing as an additional service to remove scratches and graffiti. Early notification of surface colour and texture requirements such as RAL numbers means we can respond even faster.

For a no-obligation quote, please contact 0345 458 1010 or email your snagging list to enquiries@magicman.co.uk.

Site visits are also available. www.magicman.co.uk

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Gilberts helps secure a working environment for 21st century policing

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Gilberts is supporting Conlon Construction enabling Lancashire Constabulary to deliver facilities and services that are fit for purpose in line with changing laws.

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he Blackpool ventilation manufacturer has supplied more than 300 air movement and control units for the refurbishment of Skelmersdale Police Station. The project follows Gilberts’ provision of similar for one of the Constabulary’s main Operating Centres two years ago.

The Skelmersdale refurbishment is being undertaken by Conlon Construction supported by Pick Everard and James Mercer Group Mechanical Engineers.

In addition to upgrading the façade, the interior is being remodelled and upgraded to create efficient, collaborative spaces appropriate for current and future policing requirements.

As part of its works, James Mercer has installed Gilberts’ GSFE circular swirl diffusers and GECA eggcrate grilles at all levels throughout the building, to provide dedicated supply and extract airflow. The general air movement units are complimented by Gilberts’ Firegard FG2 and FG3 high velocity ductwork smoke and fire dampers and DUC fire dampers rated to deliver up to four hours’ protection against penetration of smoke and fire, managed by some 80 control modules.

Gilberts’ GSFA circular swirl diffusers will rapidly deliver fresh air into all conditioned spaces. The omni-directional swirl effect discharge is projected horizontally for rapid entrainment and intermixing.

Gilberts’ GECA eggcrate grilles extract the used air with 90 per

centfree ventilation area. Gilberts’ Firegard curtain dampers feature bespoke angled locking ramps to ensure full blade closure to prevent the spread of flames through ductwork, providing a solid barrier to fire and smoke for up to four hours. Ductgard engineered smoke and fire dampers adjoin the fire barrier wall, and fully close automatically.

In addition to manufacture, Gilberts has unrivalled technical support capability, including Computation Fluid Dynamics modelling software and a full inhouse test laboratory at its 95000 sq ft head office, backed up by a heritage spanning 60 years.

Commented Michael Conlon, chairman of Conlon Construction: “The Constabulary is keen to promote the concept of Backing Lancashire. We concentrated on making use of the local supply chain, to ensure efficient use of resources, value for money and to ensure we deliver a lasting legacy beyond the build.

Our focus has been to create a scheme that ensures Skelmersdale Police has the right working environment to provide a firstclass service to the public.”

Cristina Marshall Head of Estates, Fleet and Facilities Management for Lancashire Constabulary added: “Our social value policy ensures that all resources are used wisely, whilst ensuring the efficient use of resources and delivery of value for money.”

The station is due to reopen in late 2021.

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Lotus School is a first in more ways than one….

The opening of the Lotus School in Blackpool is a first in more ways than one. It is the first purpose-built social environmental mental health school in the area. It is also the first in the area to be fitted with the first COVIDcompliant hybrid ventilation.

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he £4.5m project, funded by the Department of Education’s Free Schools Funds for Special Education Provision, was commissioned through self-delivery by Blackpool Local Educational Partnership and Eric Wright Special Projects, to achieve better value than arranging out-of-area transport for pupils who need special educational support.

The Lotus School can accommodate up to 48 pupils with specific needs, with a mix of main classrooms, a science laboratory, feed technology lab, art & design rooms, sports/main hall and sensory rooms, as well as a life skills flat.

The main teaching classrooms and sports hall are all aired using Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd’s innovative MFS hybrid ventilation units, installed by Read & Errington. In total, 24no MFS 128 units have been fitted through the two-storey façade into the classrooms, with a further three MFS-V roof-mounted units to the sports/main hall.

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In addition to being the first stand-alone hybrid ventilation system designed, developed and manufactured in Britain (co-incidentally just up the road from Lotus School), Gilberts’ MFS is also the first of its type to be COVID-compliant as standard.

Since its launch, MFS has become the product of choice for ventilation in schools, combining natural ventilation with a heat exchanger to minimise energy wastage by extracting, via a low energy fan and mixing damper, the warmth from the ‘used’ internal air being exhausted and transferring it to the cooler fresh incoming air. By blending the incoming air, the low energy fan ensures an even distribution of airflow, with control over temperature and CO2 levels within, and maintenance of a comfortable internal environment for occupants.

MFS delivers 8l/s ventilation, exceeding as standard Government COVID requirements of 5l/s. As it is a standalone unit with no connections to other zones within the building, crosscontamination risk is almost eliminated.

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Each unit also achieves relevant modulation (often a consideration for pupils with special needs): its operational ‘noise’ is less than 30dbA, and it has been engineered to absorb external noise to keep within the classroom criteria required by Department of Education Building Bulletin.

MFS-V incorporates two MFS128 units placed vertically into a rooftop penthouse turret, with a shaft up to 1500mm2 ensuring effective ‘standalone’ ventilation of the space below.

No additional ducting or plant is required. By routing the ventilation through the roof then internal spaces that have no external façade

or that have a large open floor area can still be efficiently ventilated, be it via natural or hybrid principles.

Stephen Knowles, head of special projects at Eric Wright, observed, “As a commercially focussed business with a social purpose, involvement in the Lotus School was especially important to Eric Wright, as it means local children with special educational needs can be taught in their home town, in a safe, stable environment. We were also keen to use local suppliers as far as possible. That Gilberts is based in Blackpool, and had developed market-leading ventilation technology, it was logical to use its products and expertise on this project.”

Ful details of Gilberts’ MFS system can be found here.

Alternatively, email sales@gilbertsblackpool.com or telephone 01253 766911.

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July 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week: Safety Expert Shares Three Key Areas of Focus for Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

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Mark Nixon, Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant and Trainer at Arco Professional Safety Services, Shares Three Key Areas of Focus for Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

have been a passionate Occupational Health and Safety Professional since 1995, but something changed five years ago. I was fortunate enough to be able to prevent a young individual from committing suicide. On hearing the phrase “you saved my life”, I made a commitment to improving my knowledge around the wellbeing and mental health of the people I work with every day and the employees in my clients’ organisations. I now deliver Arco Professional Safety Services suite of courses to clients and instruct the MHFA Two Day Adult Mental Health First Aid course. The feedback for these courses is breathtakingly positive; quite simply, the courses change lives and save lives.

Mental distress across the nation is at an all-time high compared to pre-pandemic levels. As individuals face grief, forced isolation, an economic slump and unfamiliar ways of working, we can help organisations make the decisions that will strengthen, rather than harm, an already vulnerable workforce. Beyond the human cost, better mental health support in the workplace can save UK businesses up to £8 billion per year. There are three key areas that demand organisations’ attention to support and improve mental health and wellbeing in the workplace: the business, the managers and the individuals.

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The ‘Hierarchy of Controls’ is an approach to risk reduction that has become entrenched in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) sector. It aims to provide a consistent structure for managing safety, ensuring effective control measures are put in place to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards. However,

mental wellbeing is one of the only areas of health and safety where the ‘hierarchy of control’ does not apply. At Arco Professional Safety Services, we have developed an alternative hierarchy that better suits the aims, problems and solutions in this critical area.

Key principles include: •

Prevention is better than cure. Recovery takes far longer than prevention and the costs to individuals’ livelihoods and businesses are far greater

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Failing to maintain health and wellbeing increases the likelihood of poorer mental health

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Enhancing and maintaining overall health and wellbeing increases the likelihood of better mental health

The Managers How much stress a team faces is dependent on factors such as resource availability, workload, corporate culture and the strength of their support system.

Managers are ideally placed to help handle employee stress as they have a greater understanding of the people in their team, their roles and the stress risk factors. In as little as one day, we can help managers acquire the knowledge and confidence to manage mental wellbeing proactively. We recommend a tenpoint action plan that can help managers support their teams more effectively. Key actions include: •

Carry out Stress Risk Assessments based on the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) Stress Management Standards (HSG218) to establish and resolve the causes of stress in the workplace

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and use the HSE’s ‘Talking Toolkit’ to engage with individuals about the topic and make reasonable adjustments •

For non-work-related stress, managers can use a coaching approach (ask rather than tell) to help employees identify what is causing their stress, why it’s stressful to them, how they can tackle it and where they can go for help and support

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Managers can encourage employees to complete a Wellness Action Plan (WAP), which can be used to promote wellness in already healthy employees and help those suffering or returning from a mental illhealth absence

The Individuals There are many ways for individuals to manage stress, from guided breathing to decrease stress hormones and lower blood pressure, to understanding the importance of positive psychology. We teach recognised models such as PERMA as part of our mental health training courses to help achieve positive mental wellbeing.

PERMA can help increase wellbeing by encouraging individuals to focus on living meaningfully, establishing supportive relationships, accomplishing goals and being fully engaged with life. Another key aspect of positive psychology is resilience, defined as the ability to cope with and recover from adversity.

Individual resilience will differ from person to person and throughout a person’s lifetime. It is not a fixed trait; it can be taught and developed over time with experience. Dr Lucy Hone, researcher and resilience expert, outlines three key traits of resilient people: •

Resilient people understand that bad things happen to everyone Every life will come with ups and downs and understanding this is critical to a balanced response to fortune and tragedy

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Resilient people can focus their attention skilfully Being able to view a situation ‘as-it-is but not worse than it is,’ is a vital skill for resilience and mental wellbeing. In addition to the things that may not be going so well, individuals can focus their attention on extracting the positives, otherwise termed as ‘benefit finding’. We recommend individuals ask themselves, ‘what has gone well today and what is still right with me, others and the world?’

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Resilient people ask if what they are doing is ‘helping or harming?’

We encourage individuals to identify their unhelpful thoughts, self-talk and behaviours and choose more helpful, realistic and empowering alternatives

Ultimately, mental health is not only a major issue in the workplace, but a major opportunity to take stock and ensure we are doing everything we can to protect the wellbeing of our colleagues. Five years ago, a near-tragedy cemented my belief that with the right support in place, positive mental health and wellbeing can be achieved and sustained.

Mark Nixon is a Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Consultant and Trainer at Arco Professional Safety Services. Arco Professional Safety Services offers specialist courses including Mental Health First Aid, Mental Wellbeing Awareness and Stress and Mental Wellbeing for Managers. Its highly experienced trainers can help build bespoke programmes to meet client needs, whether that means delivering training on the client’s site or at one of its national safety centres. The expert in safety can also provide training online via its specialist video conference service developed during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure businesses can continue training while maintaining social distancing.

For more information on the mental health and wellbeing training courses available, visit the dedicated course finder at Arco Professional Safety Services.

Alternatively, to contact Arco Professional Safety Services call 0330 390 0822 or email info@arcoservices.co.uk.

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July 2021

Boundary Monitoring Q&A with Industry Expert Casella Tim Turney, Global Marketing Manager at occupational hygiene and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella, discusses the use of boundary monitoring to identify potential hazards, ensure compliance and protect workers from health risks.

What is site boundary monitoring, and where is it used?

Site boundary or ‘fence line’ monitoring is used widely on construction sites and other highrisk locations including demolition projects, mines and quarries and environmental remediation sites. Boundary monitoring units are set up on the exterior perimeter of the worksite to monitor for potential hazards that might cause compliance issues for the site, or present a health risk to workers and site neighbours. It’s an essential part of the safety and risk management ecosystem of these sites, and helps control and mitigate potential environmental, health, and reputational risks.

What hazards can be monitored for?

Hazards that are typically monitored for include excess levels of dust, noise, vibration and, in some cases, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Volatile organic compounds include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and longterm adverse health effects, and if these are present on a site or work their way into soil or groundwater they can present a hazard to future development or remediation of a work site or property.

Why is site boundary monitoring important?

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There are two main aspects to this – health and compliance. From a compliance point of view, there are stringent legal and environmental controls surrounding levels of noise, dust and vibration that construction projects cannot exceed. Local environmental health bodies will require work sites to prove their regulatory and legal compliance through accurate reporting and data sets for given hazards over specific time periods.

Site-wide compliance is vital across the construction and demolition industries.

Civic and legal responsibility to measure site emissions is backed by legislation and governing authorities.

In the UK, sites will need to comply with their section 61 notices. These are a proactive measure that can save a contractor or developer time and money, improve environmental performance and prevent prosecution by keeping sites compliant with law and legislation . Site monitoring must be recorded and reported on, and action taken if limits are exceeded – sites must be able to evidence compliance and maintain their reputations, and local communities must be considered.

Alongside the human cost to health, fines of up to £20,000 ($30,000) per violation are possible if preventable noise and dust exceed agreed emissions levels, not to mention the long-term potential costs of a damaged business reputation.

What kinds of boundary monitoring equipment are available?

There are a variety of different solutions available for site boundary monitoring. Many are dedicated to specific individual hazards, including dedicated dust, noise or vibration monitoring systems. While a variety of different monitoring solutions can be employed and combined to give a full picture of site emissions

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and risks, increasingly project managers and occupational hygienists are turning to combined solutions, such as the Casella Guardian2.

These combined monitoring solutions bring together several real-time hazard monitoring devices in one enclosure, which can be easily installed at the edge of a site and, once powered, require minimal further interaction. Data capture continues seamlessly, and reporting can be entirely customised to suit the needs of the end user. These units can be easily relocated as site boundaries change or redeployed to new projects.

Having a constant source of monitoring data gives projects a safety net in terms of accountability. Data is always on hand to prove that sites have been compliant, and give a full and accurate picture of the site’s potential emissions.

What are some important factors to consider when purchasing a boundary monitor?

Site managers are of course busy people, so as little manual maintenance of environmental monitors is key.

Having a single unit that can measure parameters such as noise, dust and vibration (plus others) means only one unit to install, and one set of software with which to interact and learn, making the process easier and saving time. Once units are installed at a site boundary, they need very little interaction – ‘set it and forget it’, as the phrase goes. They enact monitoring 24/7 without input, running either from mains, battery, or even solar powered configurations.

Users can then receive automatically generated, customised reports to a set schedule, or when specific emissions limits are reached, preventing issues with surrounding residents and subsequent complaints to authorities. Limits can be used to trigger preventative measures such as dust suppression. Managers only need to check a single unit or combined data report, a more efficient method than checking multiple monitors and data sources. Alerts can be sent instantly via text, allowing sites to monitor levels around the clock and react quickly to reduce levels of dust or noise that exceed set limits and mitigate potential negative outcomes, and give site managers a reliable data source that can be accessed any time.

Daily, weekly, or monthly reports can be sent directly to an email inbox in graphical or tablature format, and can even be supplied directly to local authority or environmental organisations – getting ahead of potential site-visits from inspectors.

These remote reports allow managers to check data streams across multiple units and multiple sites remotely, reducing physical time spent on site. By being able to provide data in email/file formats to environmental and local authority inspectors directly, this also reduces the time having to spend managing data and ensures environmental incidents are prevented, and data is reported in a timely manner. www.casellasolutions.com

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July 2021

Composite Prime launches industry-first wood tape for decking market

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he UK’s leading brand of sustainable composite decking and cladding, Composite Prime has launched HD Protect; an innovative new wood tape which protects against rotting and significantly lengthens the lifespan of decking frames.

The self adhesive tape which is easy to install and possesses low tack and high-bond properties, allows installers to avoid messy fittings and sticky hands during application.

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HD Protect reduces moisture build up in substructure

frames and protects timber joists against deterioration.

The self-sealing, UV protected tape provides extended coverage of timber joists as it is thicker than conventional butyl tapes, making it more effective at self-sealing and providing a strong long-term bond.

HD Protect can currently be purchased wholesale from Timbmet and Taylor Maxwell.

The RRP is £25 +VAT per roll for a 63mm x 20cm tape roll.

Stockists interested in stocking and selling the product should contact Composite Prime via

www.composite-prime.com

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Land & Water Completes Cathodic Protection To Its Jetty On The River Thames To Protect The Structure For Years To Come Land & Water has recently begun installation works on a new impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) to its jetty at Rainham on the River Thames.

Andy McBride, Contracts Manager at Land & Water, said: “The installation of this ICCP system and the removal of the old redundant system will safeguard our jetty against corrosion for the next 20 years.

This corrosion protection system consists of sacrificial anodes connected to an external power source which provides the current necessary to drive the electrochemical reaction required for cathodic protection to occur, protecting the structure for years to come.

“This scheme has been developed and designed in-house

by Land & Water and we are extremely proud to be protecting our jetty which serves as a marine logistics centre for shipping along the River Thames.

The leading wet civil engineering firm’s jetty at Rainham is a facility that aims to unlock future supply chains into London, harnessing the River Thames as a sustainable transport system by reducing the number of diesel fueled heavy trucks that deliver commodities into the capital.

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The sustainable hub at Rainham is situated at Land & Water’s Habitat Creation Scheme which uses redundant, non-hazardous materials to create landforms along the East London Corridor to increase biodiversity. Until 2042, the firm will be operating 152 hectares of silt lagoons, resulting in over six million tonnes of wet and dry spoil material being repurposed and 1,000,000m2 of valuable habitat being created.

“The jetty at Rainham has been invaluable on a range of projects as we look to re-use waste to create thriving habitats. Protecting the jetty against corrosion allows us to further enhance and improve transport systems and highlight how the River Thames can be used as a liquid highway.”

Recently Land & Water has been working on the Thames Tideway Tunnel project to transport and unload materials from the new ‘super sewer’ tunnel to its jetty at Rainham. From the west section alone, this project has contributed over 450,000 tonnes of material to Rainham encouraging greater areas of greenery along the Thames corridor.

Visit www.land-water.co.uk for more details.

T&M’s fleet of 4x4s suck water from holding ponds through a pipe with a heavy-duty strainer on the end to prevent stones being drawn up with liquid. They can also be used to supply water to machinery and tanks.

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T&M Deploys Dust Suppression Fleet Horsham-based T&M Bowser Solutions’ (T&M) entire fleet of dust suppression tankers has been deployed, on the cusp of the UK summer.

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he manufacturer of custombuilt bowsers (tankers) has 32 4x4 10,000-litre capacity vacuum tankers and 46 4x2 tankers, ranging in capacity from 3,000 to 10,000 litres. All 78 vehicles are currently out on various construction, highways and infrastructure projects.

As the UK’s Health & Safety Executive (HSE) warns, construction dust is not just a nuisance; it is a real risk to people’s lungs.

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations says industry must protect against the risks from hazardous construction dusts.

Regularly breathing dust can cause diseases like lung cancer, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and silicosis. These diseases cause permanent disability and even early death. Construction workers, especially, have a high risk of developing these diseases because many common tasks in the sector can create high dust levels.

Over 500 construction workers are believed to die from exposure to silica dust every year.

Terry Beasley, managing director at T&M, said: “Any project that has earthworks going on must be aware of the potential for dust gathering on both the site area and haulage routes into them. As soon as the weather warms up, the ground temperature rises and it dries out quickly. Dust particles can be very small—not always visible—and as tools are used, vehicles travel or as the wind picks up, this dust can circulate in the air that workers are breathing.”

Trunk road T&M’s fleet of 4x4s can be used to supply water to machinery and tanks, while many have spent the winter months sucking up rainfall from sites to prevent them from flooding. However, the priority is now very much on dust suppression. The vehicles suck water from holding ponds through a pipe with a heavy-duty strainer on the end to prevent stones being

drawn up with liquid. Beasley quips that the outlet looks like the end of an elephant’s trunk. These versatile vehicles can also remove summer rainfall and deposit it back into holding pools.

The 4x2s, meanwhile, are filled from a hydrant or static tanks on site. They are especially useful on motorway or urban projects where tractors or heavier duty vehicles can’t be used. T&M can combine various capacities in the smaller range to suit the particular requirements of the site. The entire fleet is cab-operated while in motion, further enhancing safety and efficiency.

Beasley said: “Both our 4x4 and 4x2 fleets can be used full-time on larger projects, as the risk of a site being shut down due to a lack of dust control is too high given the costs incurred. Potential exposure varies from swallowing to eye and skin irritation. As COSHH says, you, as the employer, are responsible for taking effective measures to control exposure and protect health. It adds that some diseases take years to develop; if exposure is high because the task has always been done that way, maybe it’s time for a change. We work with our partners to ensure that they can carry on working safely even in the driest of weather periods.”

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July 2021

Magply A1 Boards Sheath Hybrid Elements To Modular Hotel Build In Kent The development of a 140 bed Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Ashford, Kent, is featuring the use of Magply A1 Euroclass noncombustible boards for sheathing vertical and horizontal sections around the six-storey modular volumetric structure, offering excellent strength and durability as well as Class O fire resistance and good acoustic properties.

The project is being undertaken by Ashford based main contractor, Rees Mellish, while Bowman Riley was the architectural consultancy which gained the final planning consent and supervised work on site.

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The high performance Magply boards from IPP were supplied by the local branch of Jewson builders’ merchants. In order to optimise the build programme as well as the use of factory manufactured bedroom and other modular units, the final design made use of in-situ reinforced concrete elements as well as steel and timber framing for the parapet wall at roof level, both of which have been sheathed using Magply boards.

Bowman Riley’s Associate responsible for the project: Roy Wilson, commented: “When we were brought in we revisited the planning application and gained consent for an extra storey, before completing the detailed design: including the cladding solution. The client has carried out a number of value engineering exercises, leading to the use of traditional reinforced concrete infill between some of the modules, in order to reduce the number of different types across the project and then again at high level around the parapet there is steel framing.”

The Project Manager for Rees Mellish, Mark Herridge , explained: “For the areas where the reinforced concrete frame separates the

modules we needed a fire resistant board and therefore asked Jewson’s sales manager to recommend one.

Fortunately, they had the Magply 12mm boards in stock which met all of the requirements and which our installers have found easy to cut and fix. As well as the vertical bands at several locations around the elevations, the boards are also used to cover the parapet wall which steps out just below the roof. It is secured to the steel and timberwork infill, while the ‘helping hand’ brackets for the cladding are then secured back through the boards. It’s a good product overall.”

Magply MgO boards, available in 9mm,12mm & 20mm thickness, it presents a fire-safe and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB products. Additionally, the unique production process minimises chloride content, enhancing both stability and long-term durability.

The different thicknesses of panel are also widely used as a substrate board for the direct application of proprietary render systems, as well as for flooring and flat or pitched roof build-ups. www.magply.co.uk

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Thermoblocks Support CLT Structure in Passivhaus Primary School Project The redevelopment of a popular primary school for Central Bedfordshire Council has included the specification of Marmox Thermoblocks to tackle the critical issue of thermal bridging around the building perimeter, as well as beneath cross-walls to the main structure. laying them on the strip foundations with a mortar bed to bring them level with the upper, 120mm layer of rigid insulation. The in-situ concrete slab is then cast across this with an upstand which carries the CLT perimeter walls to the building. The airtightness layer goes on the outside of the CLT* with vertical insulation installed down across the face of the Thermoblocks to complete the wrapping of the structure.”

The £7.7 million expansion and refurbishment of Thornhill Primary School in Houghton Regis is being carried out by Ashe Construction to the designs of ECD Architects and Symmetrys Structural Engineers, with MHL Consulting, KP Acoustics, and KLH UK Ltd providing specialist support. ECD worked with the quantity surveying team from Keegans Group to ensure sustainable building materials were identified so the new facility’s PassivHaus specification would translate into significant benefits in terms of build quality, thermal comfort and lower running costs.

In the first phase of the build carried out this year, 204 of the 600mm x 215mm x 100mm Thermoblocks were supplied by the Hemel Hempstead branch of EH Smith builders’ merchants, subsequently being installed by the groundworks sub-contractor, Thamesbridge Construction, employing the special Marmox sealant for the overlap joints.

The Senior Architectural Technologist on the project for ECD, John Heaney, explained: “I’ve been aware of Thermoblocks for a number

of years through product research and in conjunction with the structural engineers we decided to employ them for the construction of the Thornhill Primary School as we are hoping to have it fully PassivHaus certified, which of course involves successfully addressing cold-bridging around the building envelope.

“There are other insulation products available on the market, but none with the micro concrete columns which provide high load carrying capacity within the Thermoblocks and are therefore ideal for use in relation to the higher weight of a CLT structure.”

The Technical Director for Ashe Group, Dan Armes, added: “There is a tendency within the construction industry to believe that achieving PassivHaus is primarily about airtightness, when it is only one of the technical challenges, so as the main contractor we therefore embarked on a number of training courses and workshops for key personnel, prior to the start on site.

“As a key element to combatting thermal bridging the Thermoblocks have proved straightforward to use,

Ashe’s Managing Director, Ian Robbins, commented: “We’re thrilled to have been awarded the Thornhill Primary School project. To deliver a PassivHaus scheme of this scale demonstrates our commitment to delivering buildings that leave a long lasting positive legacy for our clients.”

Marmox Thermoblocks are available in widths of 100, 140 or 215mm and are formed from sections of XPS (extruded polystyrene) encapsulating two rows of high strength, epoxy concrete mini-columns. These are attached at either end to the top and bottom layers of glass-fibre reinforced polymer concrete, to ensure a good bond with the rest of the structure.

As well as combating cold-bridging at the base of blockwork walls, Thermoblocks are also often utilised to support timber frame construction or at vulnerable upper floor junctions including, as in the case of a student accommodation building in Brighton, beneath parapet walls. Crucially, a variety of details have been thermally modelled by the BRE to provide insulation values for use in SAP or other calculations, avoiding the punishing ‘default’ figure. * Cross Laminated Timber www.marmox.co.uk

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July 2021

OMNIE PACKAGE HEATS LOW ENERGY HILLSIDE HOUSE IN NORTH YORKSHIRE A contractor developer, targeting the high end property market in the area around the Yorkshire towns of Ripon and Harrogate, is utilising a renewables and underfloor heating package from sector specialist OMNIE to provide all of the space heating and hot water, as well as to maintain indoor air quality.

Hotham Construction Services Limited was set up just over a year ago by Martin Hotham, though his association with Exeter based OMNIE goes back far further, through his experience as a plumbing and heating contractor.

For the new-build five-bedroom house hear Ripon, Hotham Construction is making use of insulated concrete formwork (ICF) for the walls of the half buried structure, as well as a highly insulated pitched roof supported

by JJI engineered timber joists, to keep heating loads to a minimum.

OMNIE therefore determined that a 7kW LG Therma V air source heat pump would be sufficient to feed the Ultimate and OgeeBoard UFH circuits, along with all of the domestic hot water requirements.

OMNIE also designed and supplied a full MVHR system for the house, utilising a Zehnder unit offering industry leading efficiency standards.

Martin Hotham commented: “I have been installing OMNIE air source heat pumps and underfloor heating, as well as the Zehnder MVHR systems, in properties for over five years and had no hesitation in going to them for this house we are building on behalf of a private client. OMNIE’s technical team has not only provided all of the specifications and detailed layout drawings for the build, but trained our people in the installation of the LG heat pumps, as well as a visit last year to the ALPHA INNOTEC KASSENDORF factory in Germany.”

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“Then towards the end of the job, when we have completed installing the heat pump,

OMNIE’s engineer will come to carry out the commissioning work. In terms of the underfloor heating here, our upper floor (at ground level) construction makes use of metal web joists which we cover with 18mm chipboard to create a safe platform, before we lay a waterproof membrane and the OMNIE Ultimate boards followed by the pipes and the levelling compound. It offers a very good base for a tiled floor.”

Developed in conjunction with Tilemaster Adhesives, the 18mm thick, precision routed XPS insulation panels feature a special ‘diffuser channel’ concentric to the pipe runs. These significantly increase contact and heat transfer from the pipes when the Levelflex self- levelling compound is laid across the installed 12mm PE pipework. Ultimate’s design further enhances bond efficiency and resists subsequent tile movement; while the boards’ ease of installation and overall low construction depth mean the

product fits within all three of OMNIE’s LAYFAST, ULTRALOW and TILEOVER technology categories.

Then for the lower ground or basement, OMNIE’s OgeeBoard XPS panels were laid throughout the bedrooms, bathrooms and a generous sized gymnasium which adjoins the home’s plant room.

They are available in thicknesses of 35, 50 and 75 mm to take 16.5mm thick PE-RT pipe laid directly into the routed channels which protect the circuits from damage until a screed is laid. This gives good heat transmission though output depends on the final floor covering chosen as well as water flow temperature.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: OMNIE, 18 APPLE LANE, SIDMOUTH ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX2 5GL. TEL: 01392 363605 FAX: 01392 364871 EMAIL: projects@omnie.co.uk WEB: www.omnie.co.uk

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Gary Matthews joins The IPG team The IPG is pleased to announce and welcome Gary Matthews as Commercial Director.

He joins the membership group following a progressive career across 30 years in the building materials sector. Gary will be responsible for engaging IPG suppliers, supporting members’ needs and contributing to the next chapter in The IPG’s growth plans.

people. Having been a supplier and admirer of their robust approach to support their partners, the opportunity to contribute to the

future development of their plans is a real privilege. Great things are happening at The IPG”.

Previously, Gary has worked with a variety of market leading brands such as Mira, Honeywell, Grohe, and Ideal Standard, he has significant experience in customer management, strategy planning and leadership skillsets. In addition, he has wide experience of the independent P&H/KBB sectors with a real passion for supporting these businesses.

The IPG was incorporated in 2013, it has since established itself as the fastest growing membership group with over 100 suppliers and 200 member locations nationwide.

The addition of Gary to the team continues to highlight the commitment to both suppliers and members of the drive for further strengthening of the ambitious expansion plans IPG have for their partners.

Robin Beal, Chairman, commented: ‘’ We are delighted to have Gary on board. He has a real passion for our membership success and proven experience across our supply chain.

Importantly, he shares in our core values. His skills and experience will be a great addition to our accomplished team, we’re all really excited that he has joined us.”

Gary Matthews said ‘’ I am extremely proud to have joined The IPG organisation and to be part of such an innovative group of

For further information, contact Nike Lovell on 07954 302884 or visit www.the-ipg.co.uk

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July 2021

Molex unveils revolutionary light sanitisation technology to improve everyday life

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lobal supplier of advanced electronic components and solutions, Molex, has today announced a groundbreaking technology collaboration with Nextsense, which seeks to break down the gap between the results of pure research and the application of the best scientific experiences to everyday life.

Nextsense’s patented Biovitae® technology and Molex CoreSync smart building platform has resulted in a pioneering UV-free antimicrobial LED lighting technology. Integrating disparate building functions with standard building management systems, Molex’s CoreSync platform powers and controls low-voltage devices and lighting.

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Powered by amBX SmartCore technology, the addition of Biovitae’s UV free, antimicrobial LED lighting technology creates a revolutionary solution for Molex that helps meet the need for a safe return to public spaces and workplaces.

The white light emitted not only provides excellent illumination, but also sanitises surfaces and the environment from all existing

bacteria and viruses; this is particularly pertinent in light of the recent coronavirus pandemic.

Tests carried out by the Scientific Department of the Celio Military Polyclinic in Rome, and the military laboratories of Germany and Sweden, suggest that the multifrequency peak of Biovitae killed 99.8% of SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19).

This exciting innovation and partnership allow spaces to be sanitised without putting anyone at risk.

Giovanni Frezza, Director of Digital Enterprise and IoT Solutions at Molex commented: “Unlike UV light, Biovitae is a continuous sanitisation LED system that operates safely in the presence of people, so there is no need to wait until the area is unoccupied before starting sanitation. Biovitae breaks down the structure of the exposed microorganisms meaning they cannot survive”.

David Eve, CEO at amBX, affirmed that: “Demand for disinfecting technology has dramatically increased since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Ultraviolet-C (UVC) lighting has been around for many years; and has been

associated with the wavelengths of 240 and 260 nm. Many companies are selling this solution as an effective and efficient way to sanitise environments such as schools, hospitals and offices.

However, the major drawback of this solution is that prolonged exposure to UV light can cause skin cancers.

Therefore, the solution can only be activated when there is no one present”.

In recent times, it has been discovered that the visible light spectrum at 405 nm and the broader lengths in the 400-420 nm region have the ability to kill a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses.

Coupled with the existing benefits of Molex CoreSync, which include data aggregation, advanced connectivity, energy management, complete control and improved occupant wellbeing, Molex and all companies involved are setting a new standard for smart lighting and building control.

To find out more about this solution, contact Molex direct here.

Or, to have a conversation with amBX, click here.

July 2021

BW: Workplace Experts has created a modern workspace for civil servants with the revival of Government building in Westminster

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Workplace Experts has recently completed the strip out, Cat B fit out and refurbishment works on a Government project in Westminster, London. The project involved the internal refurbishment and fitting out of the basement, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors, together with some selected major plant refurbishments and renewals.

Whilst looking at how to introduce new technology and environmental standards, the client used the disruptive period during the pandemic to create a more efficient and modern workspace that has also resulted in the resequencing of the floorplates.

This government building is a sevenstorey Edwardian building with magnificent traditional features, but its infrastructure required a modern update which would also result in an improvement to associated operational and repair costs. The strip out, fit out and refurbishment works undertaken by BW resulted in a more inclusive workspace for the client, finished with a refreshing, modern design, restoring the space to its former glory.

The refurbishment works were divided into three phases. Phase 1

consisted of the refurbishment and fitting out of the internal and external flexible meeting and conference floor, and one floor of team workspace.

Phase 2 saw the same done to the additional main leadership suite including collaboration board rooms, an open workplace, and a breakout space. Phase 3 involved the installation of the additional new canteen with full catering kitchen.

The ground floor of the building is primarily occupied by the main reception area and a variety of retail units.

Team workspaces constructed

by BW included open plan and collaborative spaces, meeting rooms, focus pods, communal hubs including tea points, banquette seating, break out spaces, re-fit of WCs including gender neutral superloos, accessible and ambulant toilets (another type of accessible toilet.)

BW also successfully completed a live comms upgrade whilst maintaining full operations, closely managed with the client’s IT team and FM Manager, as well as a performing a new mechanical and electrical install including the refurbishment of air handling units on the roof whilst maintaining

air quality and the installation of a new generator.

At the beginning of each phase, BW mapped out a floor plan that graphically illustrates the programme. This aided the client in notifying building occupants of noisy working activities that were also agreed and built into the supply chain contract.

The revived workspace represents a true step change in the quality of workspace for this busy department.

The new design has delivered a modern open plan office, enlivened with bright and vibrant colours and bold signage, exposed services and wall textures that have been carefully considered to create a space that will be truly inclusive for all.

Working with a building that needed to remain operational presented challenges, but BW made the process effective, and enjoyable – especially in terms of flexibility with day to day and even hourly adjustments to allow interdepartment visits.

The Principal team on the Project were: • Project Manager – Mace • Architect – Gensler • Quantity Surveyor – Mace • M&E – Mace

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July 2021

The Immune™ Building Standard Gains Momentum Worldwide: British Lighting Control Systems Manufacturer Prolojik Limited Joins the Healthy Buildings Trend and Obtains Immune™ Certification for its Headquarters

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ealthy by Design Building Institute (HDBI) has awarded the UK based manufacturer of highquality lighting control systems Prolojik Limited the IMMUNE Building Standard™ certification for its headquarters located in Buckinghamshire, UK. The office building owned by Prolojik Limited, a contributor for the IMMUNE™ standard, achieved the IMMUNETM - Strong label, following the company’s commitment to create a healthier workplace environment for its employees through the implementation of health & safety measures.

This is a clear success indicator of the first open-source standard designed for office buildings and adaptable to any built environment, aiming to increase the resilience of indoor spaces against current and future health threats.

Liviu Tudor, Founder of Genesis Property and President of the European Property Federation, said: “The IMMUNE Building Standard™ is gaining momentum and sees great interest from leaders across the world who seek to reduce Covid-19 effects on built environments and to sustainably contribute to creating the healthy buildings of the future.

We congratulate Prolojik Limited for showing vision in the design process of the standard and leadership by being an early adopter of the standard in their workplace.”

Prolojik Limited’s headquarters now includes a coherent, science and technology-based set of measures from the 135 IMMUNE™ criteria recommended for a Healthy

by Design indoor environment. Among the measures recommended by IMMUNE™ are high class air and water filtering systems and strict hygiene requirements, an IMMUNE™ Quarantine Room acting as a dedicated area in case of immediate need to isolate people at risk, and an Emergency IMMUNE™ Warehouse which is a rapid logistic system for immediate pandemic response.

Asela Rodrigo, Founder and Managing Director at Prolojik Limited said: “Prolojik is delighted to be a collaborator to the IMMUNETM standard as well as achieving IMMUNETM-Strong certification for our headquarters. The principles embodied in the IMMUNE Building Standard TM align with our own operational and strategic aims to support the safe and measured return to the built environment, for our own business as well as the clients we support.’’

The IMMUNE™-Strong certification of Prolojik Limited’s headquarters is based on a complex assessment process conducted by Build Green, an independent authorised building assessor and a contributor to the development of the standard.

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July 2021

MILWAUKEE ® Delivers a New Way to Light the Site with the MX FUEL™ Tower Light Milwaukee Tool is proud to announce the most portable and highest output battery-powered light on the market.

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art of the new MX FUEL™ Equipment System*, the MX FUEL™ Tower Light is the most portable 3.1 M light for inside or outside use. Delivering up to 27,000 lumens of task and area lighting, the light can be set up in seconds, features outriggers for leveling, and withstands the harshest jobsite environments.

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“For years high output task lighting options have always been tethered to a cord, forcing users to spend valuable time setting up generators in remote applications and deal with products that are difficult to move around in jobsite environments,” said Sendi Spoljaric, Group Product Manager for Milwaukee Tool.

“With the introduction of the MX FUEL ™ Tower Light, part of the MX FUEL ™ Equipment System, we now offer the additional battery capacity to quickly provide a high amount of light without requiring access to AC power. In areas with access to AC power, we’ve also integrated the MX FUEL ™ Charger into the light that acts as a battery backup solution or an onsite MX FUEL ™ battery charger for additional jobsite value. Not only are we bringing cordless technology into a space

Delivering up to 27,000 lumens of task and area lighting, can withstand up to 55 km/h winds and is protected from rain, wind, and dust.

where it’s relatively unavailable, but we are solving the problems of portability and stability in these environments as well.”

Built with all-terrain wheels MX FUEL ™ Tower Light requires little effort to move across uneven ground – whether it’s rolled across rough terrain during early phase construction or across pan decking for early morning concrete pours. The telescopic lighting tower can be set up in seconds to a maximum height of 3.1 m with a motorised mast and collapses back down to 1.2 m for easy transportation and storage. Once it is in place, 4 outriggers can be quickly deployed to provide more stability on uneven surfaces. The four multidirectional LED light heads can cast up to 27,000 lumens of TRUEVIEW ™ High Definition Output when plugged into AC power*. When equipped with an MX FUEL ™ REDLITHIUM ™ XC406 battery, the tower light runs for 3 hours on high at 20,000 lumens or up to 10 hours on its lowest setting of a single charge.

It can also be plugged into an extension cord for all-day operation, as well as charge any MX FUEL ™ REDLITHIUM ™ battery pack.

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While deployed, the light can withstand up to 35 mph (55 km/h) winds and is protected from rain, wind, and dust.

As an added benefit, users can customise, track, manage, and secure the light from their mobile device through ONE- KEY ™*** the industry’s largest Bluetooth ®**** community tracking network. If the light tower is ever lost or stolen, ONE-KEY ™ provides the ability to prevent tampering with remote lockout capability.

Committed to its focus on the user and investment in game-changing technology, MILWAUKEE ® will continue to design and develop lighting solutions with the ability to adapt, perform and survive the demands of professional use. *The MX FUEL ™ Equipment System: This groundbreaking cordless system revolutionises the light equipment market by delivering the performance, run time, and durability demanded by the trades without the hazards associated with emissions, noise, vibration, and the frustrations of petrol maintenance.

Each of the solutions on the MX FUEL ™ system go beyond the limitations of petrol and power-cord units and operate off one completely compatible system all on the same battery. This is Equipment Redefined. **TRUEVIEW ™ Technology and optical design delivers a consistent beam, optimised colour temperature, and true representation of colours and detail leading to a more productive work area. ***ONE-KEY ™ is the first digital platform for tools and equipment. By integrating industry-leading tool electronics with a custom-built cloud-based program, ONE-KEY ™ provides a new level of control and access to information that revolutionises the way work gets done. The ability to customise, track, and manage

through ONE-KEY ™ fundamentally changes the way users interact with their tools. ****The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by TTI is under licence.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Specifications MX FUEL ™ Tower Light (MXFTL-601) • Battery type: Lithium-ion • Battery system: MX FUEL ™ • Max. Lumens (AC): 27,000 • Max. Lumens (DC): 20,000 • Collapsed height: 1.2 m • Extended height: 3.1 m • Weight with battery pack: 48.0 kg • Ingress rating: IP55 • Equipment warranty: 1+1 year • Battery warranty: 1+1 year • ONE-KEY ™ compatible: Yes • Integrated charger: Yes • Push button activation: Yes

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July 2021

Bike Week (30 May - 5 June): New infrastructure design will make roads safer for cyclists Dura Products unveils its Modern Combined Kerb and Drainage (CKD) Design which makes road and pavement infrastructure safer for cyclists

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head of Bike Week (30 May - 5 June), green construction innovators Dura Products has revealed a new combined kerb and drainage (CKD) infrastructure design to make cycling easier and safer in urban areas.

Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, promotes the physical and mental health benefits of cycling, as well as the environmental advantages such as reduced greenhouse gases and air pollution. However, safety concerns continue to deter the increased use of bicycles, as cyclists are 15 times more likely to be killed on roads than drivers[1]. If towns and cities are to become more sustainable and meet new Government targets, the roads of the future must better accommodate pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport.

Safe cycle paths are difficult to deliver using typical road designs, leading Dura Products to develop its Modern CKD Design, which incorporates units of Duradrain into a multi-profile linear drainage system. The infrastructure enables designers to optimise levels and provide designated lane separation with variable kerb resistance for vehicle transitions with a shallow longitudinal rise and fall.

Standard CKD design uses a HB2 kerb profile set at a height of either 125mm or 100mm, while Dura Products’ design of the future involves installing units in varied profiles. The 240mm deep unit can be set at standard crossing heights of 0,6 and 25mm, with additional options for 60/50mm kerb heights, providing a visual boundary and a point of resistance for accessing vehicles. Meanwhile, the shape, hydraulic efficiency and large drainable volume also mean long sections of CKD can be created with fewer outlets on low-fall or flat roadways. For lowrisk sections without access, crossings or junctions, where cycle and vehicle traffic is one-directional, a simple line and/or designated colours can be used to mark the cycle route.

Steve Bennett, Managing Director of Dura Products, commented: ‘The future of construction depends on innovation coupled with a modern approach. Our new CKD infrastructure design is an excellent example of

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this and has been successfully implemented on Histon Road in Cambridge, where it allows safer access to the city for environmentally friendly transport options.

We aim to make societies healthier, more sustainable, and desirable places to live by increasing the number of cyclists on our roads, creating attractive streetscapes, and reducing traffic congestion and pollution.” http://www.durakerb.co.uk/

July 2021

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection being virtual at Achema Pulse!

We are virtual at #ACHEMAPulse this year. A great opportunity to get in touch with us and to get to know more about our offers. We will be highlighting some of our solutions and services of interest to experts in measurement and control instrumentation in the international gas industry.

Product Offers When you require gas detection that’s easy and simple to install and operate, Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection has you covered. We are proud to introduce our new ‘Easy Duo’ detector and controller combo.

This cost-effective package provides our latest innovative controller, the MX 16, with our renowned OLCT 10N gas detector to ensure a complete gas detection solution that’s been designed with ease of use and installation in mind.

Application Focus How to stay safe with gas detection in your cooling systems?

Cryogenic gases such as H 2 , Ar, N 2 , He, O 2 , and CO 2 are the most commonly transported, manipulated and stored liquid industrial gases.

life with installation and maintenance services provided by the same company who manufacturers your quality gas detection equipment. Our breadth and depth of industry knowledge provides innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to meet your service requirements.

You want a free ticket and join us? √ Click here to register Our team of experts will be more than happy to setup virtual meetings with you.

For more information, visit www.teledynegasandflamedetection.com or contact gasandflamedetection@teledyne.com

We will provide you the right solutions for your workers and sites to stay safe.

Field Service Offers You would like to install a gas detection manufactured in our factory in Arras, France, or have just done so?

Since it is safety equipment, have you also thought about its maintenance? Why not continue to put your trust in us? Our maintenance contract allows you to meet your legal obligations and at the same time and at the same time benefit from the benefit.

Why choose us?

Ensure optimum performance, reliability and extended operational

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July 2021

Artificial Plants & Trees for Businesses Our master craftsmen construct each bespoke order with painstaking care and attention, to create an exceptionally ‘real’ artificial showpiece, and we offer bespoke solutions to suit the needs of your space, business and tastes.

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hether you need simple plants and trees that don’t need tending to or you’re going for a full artificial landscape with turf, hedges and more, we have existing products and the capacity to create custom designs for any need and budget.

We’ll offer a no obligation quote to help you plan your projects and we can tailor our service to ‘fir’ your needs.

Full Support Whatever your choices, we have the design experience and know-how needed to make you stand out. We can work with your design to make your premises look incredible, whatever the space and whatever the industry. We can even help you develop the design, drawing on years of experience.

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We’ve also sold to house builders, zoos, hotels, restaurants, shopping

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centres, theme parks, colleges and schools, cruise ships, theatres… the list goes on! We have tens of thousands of satisfied customers in the UK, in Europe, and across the World.

We can provide offers for procurement managers and corporate buyers on bulk orders and for trade, to help you finalise your design. Our quotes are no obligation - so call us today. We look forward to working with you!

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July 2021

Crane Hire v Contract Lift: Which Do I Need?

Lifting jobs come in all shapes and sizes. You might be running a big construction job, you might need a heavy piece of plant equipment delivering and installing, you might have a caravan or a boat to move.

Taking its lead from BS 7121, LOLER guidance also distinguishes between crane hire and contract lifting, effectively putting the differences in compliance responsibilities on a legal footing.

Differences Between Crane Hire and Contract Lifting

Whatever the reason, you know you need a crane.

But when you look into your options, you are confronted with two choices - mobile crane hire, or contract lift services.

What’s the difference between the two, and which is best for you? Mobile crane hire specialists Cadman Cranes run us through everything you need to know before you make your decision.

Legal Background The distinction drawn between crane hire and contract lift services has its roots in health and safety regulations and dates back to the introduction of British Standard (BS) 7121, otherwise known as ‘the Safe Crane Standard’, in 1989.

With the involvement of the CPA’s Crane Interest Group, BS 7121 outlined the concept of contract lifting services, with a new set of service conditions that went above and beyond the standards required for ordinary crane hire.

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While BS 7121 in itself isn’t legally binding, its standing as the industry best practice benchmark for crane safety was strengthened in 1998 when it was specifically referenced in the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER).

In practice, depending on whether you choose crane hire or contract lifting, ultimate responsibility for ensuring the safety of a lift falls to a different party, either the end-user or hire firm.

These responsibilities include carrying out risk assessments, producing method statements and ensuring that the lift is planned in a safe, secure way using appropriate equipment. Similarly, legal responsibility for any accidents, injuries or damage incurred during a lift falls on a different party, too.

With crane hire, this burden falls on the hirer or end user. In effect, you hire a machine and a qualified driver - how they are used and managed to ensure a safe, satisfactory outcome is up to you.

With a contract lift, the roles are reversed. The hire company supplies the crane and driver, but they also take charge of supplying the ‘appointed person’ who is responsible for planning, organising and supervising the lift in accordance with BS 7121 and LOLER. In effect, then, a contract lift is about project managing the entire process, not just supplying a crane and driver. This includes organising slinging and signalling, taking on the burden of legal responsibility for damage or injury, and also making sure appropriate insurance is in place to cover claims should there be any damage to property, goods or people.

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The Cost Factor

Deciding on the Right Service

Because of the additional work and responsibility the hire company takes on with a contract hire, not least the insurance costs needed to cover machinery, goods and personnel on site, contract hire services cost more upfront in direct comparison with straightforward crane hire.

Many people who only require occasional or oneoff lifting services balk at the extra up-front costs of a contract lift. But what you are paying for is the specialist expertise required to carry out a lift safely and in full compliance with regulations.

There are, however, a range of other supplementary costs that need to be factored in. If you hire a crane, for example, you will need to pay for Hired In Plant Insurance. If you hire in plant on a regular basis and have a long-term insurance policy, this might not be much of an issue. But for one-off occasional cover, Hired In Plant Insurance can be expensive.

Personnel is an even bigger cost consideration. Unless you use cranes on a regular basis, you are unlikely to employ a qualified Lift Supervisor, or have anyone trained up for the role of Appointed Person as per BS 7121 and LOLER requirements. The extra cost of a contract lift service includes qualified people to take on these roles and so becomes a necessary expense.

Crane hire is only really suitable for organisations that need to lift on a regular basis and have the infrastructure and qualified personnel available within the company to plan and supervise each job. For these customers, crane hire offers greater flexibility than buying cranes outright.

For everyone else, contract lift services are the safest option. Contracting lifting provides a complete lifting service with peace of mind that the job will be managed by professional specialists in full accordance with regulations.

But even if you use cranes on a reasonably regular basis, contract lift may work out cheaper than employing specialist personnel for these roles directly.

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July 2021

APPRENTICE FROM CARDIFF IS THE BEST IN THE NATION! KAIDEN ASHUN WINS NATIONAL SCREWFIX TRADE APPRENTICE COMPETITION! • • •

Kaiden Ashun is this year’s champion in the Screwfix Trade Apprentice Competition He was awarded the title after a national virtual final He now receives the ultimate prize to kick-start his career – a trade bundle worth £10,000

An electrotechnical installations apprentice from Cardiff has been crowned this year’s winner of the Screwfix Trade Apprentice 2021 competition.

Kaiden Ashun, 21, took part in a digital final (22/23 April) alongside nine other finalists. He impressed a panel of industry experts including representatives from the NICEIC, CIPHE, FMB and Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2019, Darren McGhee to win the accolade.

Kaiden demonstrated an entrepreneurial nature, passion for a future in the trade and a desire to keep on upskilling to impress the judges. He also discussed how he wanted to help encourage others to take on an apprenticeship and

wants to be an ambassador for the trade.

It was a tough decision for the judges to select their winner but Kaiden came out top and was awarded with the title and ultimate trade bundle worth £10,000.

This includes everything a future tradesperson may need to kickstart their career, including £5,000 of tools, a £3,000 training budget and £2,000 worth of technology.

Kaiden, who is studying towards is studying towards an electrotechnical installations qualification at Cardiff and Vale College, says: “I couldn’t believe it when I was named the winner at the final. All the finalists were so brilliant that I knew it was going to be a tough competition.

“My whole family is in the trade and it’s a great job to get into as you can be your own boss and get great satisfaction from a job well done and a happy customer. I have already designed a logo and branding for my company when I’m ready to go it alone, and this prize and title will really set me up for a great career!”

Simon Jackson, Screwfix Customer and Digital Director, said: “I’m delighted that Kaiden is our winner this year. He is an example of everything we look for in this competition – professionalism, ambition, and a desire to raise awareness amongst others about the benefits of apprenticeships and a future career in the trade.

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“This year we received over 2000 entries – the most we have ever received in this competition – and it’s not an easy feat to get through to the final, let alone win. Kaiden has a promising career ahead of him, along with our other worthy

finalists and I can’t wait to see how they progress.”

Not only did Kaiden win the ultimate prize bundle, but his college has also received a £2000 donation from Screwfix to go towards helping other young apprentices to study their trade.

Another electrical engineering apprentice was also awarded a runner’s up prize this year. Holly Overfield,19, from Abertillery was also recognised for her drive to succeed no matter what life throws at you.

To find out more on the Trade Apprentice competition, please visit www.screwfix.com/sfta.

July 2021

NEW GOVERNMENT HUB IN NOTTINGHAM COMPLETES CONSTRUCTION DESCRIBED as one of the most transformational developments delivered in the East Midlands in more than a decade, Unity Square – the new UK Government Hub in Nottingham, which will be home to HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) and other government departments – has now completed construction.

The Grade A office scheme in Queensbridge Road, Nottingham has been eagerly anticipated since it was announced in late 2018 that HMRC, which is leading the delivery of Phase 1 Government hubs, had entered a 25-year pre-let on the development for the Government hub with Peveril Securities and its joint venture partner Sladen Estates.

The provision of this ultra-modern, state-of-the-art, ten-storey office building will serve as a catalyst for regeneration in the Southside area of Nottingham and give the firms

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the momentum to bring forward their other office developments at Broadmarsh West and Unity Phase Two. Ralph Jones, managing director of Peveril Securities and main board director of Bowmer + Kirkland, said: “HMRC’s decision to award this Government Hub in the heart of Nottingham to Peveril Securities and Sladen Estates shows the confidence that HMRC had in our ability to fund and deliver this important scheme above other locations and developers that could have been in the running. It is

hugely significant for the region, as well as for everyone who lives and works here, transforming the area around the city’s train station. With thousands of people set to work in the offices, businesses in the area will benefit from the increased footfall of workers in the area.

“Those working in the building will benefit from Nottingham’s superb transport links, being right next to bus, train and tram services. The structure also serves as a remarkable landmark for commuters arriving at the train station, providing the sort of

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impressive development you would expect on arrival in one of the UK’s major cities.”

The official handover of the regional hub took place today (Tuesday 11 May) via a virtual ceremony.

Colin Casse, locations programme director at HMRC, said: “HMRC has a long-standing presence in Nottingham and the new Government Hub will be home to our Nottingham Regional Centre.

A stunning building, right in the heart of the city, 1 Unity Square will provide a flexible modern working environment that can be adapted as our ways of working develop in the future. We are looking forward to the first colleagues moving into the building early in 2022.”

The scheme has been constructed

by Derbyshire based Bowmer + Kirkland, with the contractors

having to contend with the coronavirus pandemic during the final stages of the build.

Steve Chambers, regional director at Bowmer + Kirkland, said: “We are very pleased to have completed this significant project on time in what has been a very challenging environment. Working closely with Peveril Securities, Sladen Estates, HMRC and L & G has allowed us to overcome the challenges we have encountered – particularly during the past year - and I would personally like to thank all of the staff, trades people and companies involved in the project who have worked extremely hard in very challenging circumstances to deliver the scheme.”

Designed by Manchester-based award-winning architecture firm 5 Plus, the development is set to be one of HMRC’s largest regional

offices, accommodating more than 4,000 colleagues.

Nick Sladen, chief executive of Sladen Estates, said: “Every development has faced challenges over the past year, but we are really pleased that despite the coronavirus pandemic, Bowmer + Kirkland have been able to keep Unity Square construction on track.

“Unity Square will have a positive impact on job creation and the economic growth of the area. It should prove to be a spark for significant regeneration in the Southside of Nottingham and provides a striking addition to the city skyline. We are really pleased that despite the coronavirus pandemic and all of the labour and material sourcing issues that caused that the scheme continued on track for its original target completion date.”

Peveril Securities and Sladen Estates purchased the 1.14-hectare site in Queensbridge Road – opposite Nottingham train station – in 2015 and demolished the existing derelict car parks before embarking on the city’s largest and most eagerly anticipated scheme, with the government hub being forward funded by LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General).

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Environmentally friendly entrance GEZE’s automatic doors provided the perfect solution for a new building where environmentally friendly criteria was at the heart of its design.

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When CABI needed a new home to replace the old school building they had been in for 33 years and now required a high level of maintenance they turned to international design practice Scott Brownrigg.

The circular entrance features two sets of automatic bi-parting curved glass sliding doors, creating a lobby that minimises heat loss or gain and so helps to contribute to the building’s environmental credentials.

The challenge was to design an energy efficient, purpose-built headquarters for the not-for-profit organisation that was in keeping with their values of protecting the environment and enhancing biodiversity, provided a workplace for up to 180 members of staff and was an impressive local landmark.

In addition the Slimdrive SCR combines high performance with unobtrusive operation – the drives are just 7cm in height and very discreet.

The new entrance had to meet this exacting vision.

Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in keeping with CABI’s values the building is topped with a living roof designed to attract insects and birds and enhance biodiversity.

A GEZE Slimdrive SCR automatic curved sliding door was chosen to provide a light and airy all-glass lobby entrance which blends seamlessly into the facade.

GEZE UK national specification manager Richard Richardson-Derry said: ‘Creating an environmentally friendly building was essential to CABI and we were delighted to

work closely with Scott Brownrigg to play a part in achieving this.

The Slimdrive SCR is perfect for providing an entrance that limits temperature variation‘.

Said Ed Hayden from Scott Brownrigg: ‘We are extremely proud of the CABI Headquarters, it is an eye catching building yet stays true to the core values of the organisation. GEZE’s solution of a lobby entrance fitted perfectly with what we wanted to achieve‘.

The CABI headquarters were shortlisted for the ArchDaily Building of the Year 2021 Awards.

Additional information: For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk

July 2021

New smart service plugs from Hydroscand

Hydroscand is launching specially designed service plugs in carefully selected materials, that enable both reuse and recycling.

Service plugs are important tools for minimising the risk of environmentally harmful leakage. For example, during oil changes, service, assembly and hose changes. Leakage can also lead to high remediation costs.

To help customers reduce the environmental impact, the service plugs are made of oil-resistant TPV, a thermoplastic elastomer. Unlike plugs that are made of rubber, Hydroscand’s plugs can be recycled instead of burned.

The material also has properties that allow the plug to sit firmly in place and can be reused for a longer period of time. The plug can withstand a temperature range of -40°C to +130°C. Hydroscand’s new plug is available in many different sizes and can be used for a variety of jobs: wherever you need to temporarily plug something that is not pressurised. They work excellently in, for example, hose breakage, where you want to protect the environment, but also need to ensure that as little as possible is lost from the system. They also work to plug a drain so as to avoid unpleasant odors.

The new service plugs are therefore suitable for those who working in areas such as hydraulics, plumbing, workshop service, shipping and more.

Read more about Hydroscand’s new service plugs at: www.hydroscand.co.uk.

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Villeroy & Boch’s award winning Finion Clever integration of technology to the bathroom The bathroom has pivoted from being a purely functional wash space to a room of relaxation and soothing spa-style luxury.

How the room is designed has also evolved, with its focus moving from cleanliness and efficiency to the overall bathing experience – how the room makes you feel, and its ambiance. Today’s bathroom is a private sanctuary, a unique space in the house to retreat to, wind-down in and a place to indulge in some alone guilt-free solitude.

In a world of constant multitasking, endless scrolling and too much screen time, the bathroom has generally remained the one room in the house where you can escape technology. While of course withdrawing from overstimulating notifications does wonders for wellbeing and mental health, when used in the right way technology can have a positive effect and play into creating a restful, restorative atmosphere.

Spanning bathroom furniture, ceramics and accessories, Villeroy & Boch’s award winning Finion range introduces technology to the bathroom in a subtle, userfriendly way. The gentle Emotion lighting – as its name suggests – taps in to the need for calming and

easily controlled soft illumination throughout the space with the option to add LEDs to all Finion pieces, while the collection also sensitively incorporates music and charging points to the bathroom, all activated through a single remote control.

to create an expressive display unique to your home. Like all Finion elements, vanity units, tall cabinets and shelf boxes can be further customised with the addition of LED lighting which illuminates shelving to make it an atmospheric feature within the space.

The Finion collection from Villeroy & Boch cleverly integrates technology into the bathroom so that it is unobtrusive and invisible,’ explains Graeme Borchard, MD at UK Bathrooms. ‘While boasting numerous technological innovations, the collection places a peaceful and holistic experience at its core, focusing on setting the scene for serenity before anything else.’

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The furniture Customisation defines the Finion furniture collection. Select from 13 stylish finishes for the front and sides of vanity units – from real wood veneers, Glossy White and Matt Black Lacquer to sunny Gold and rich red Peony – and experiment with different shades for the internal shelf module

Cast in Villeroy & Boch’s unique, quartz-based Quaryl material which is incredibly durable, impact resistant and easy to clean, the freestanding Finion bath shows off slimline edges and a seamless contemporary curve which can be custom coloured with any RAL tone to perfectly match – or contrast – any furniture combination, tile tone or wall shade. Add Emotion lighting around the base of the bath to make it seems as if it’s floating on a ring of light, the most modern oasis.

The mirror The Finion mirror may look like a classic, but it’s hiding a whole host of clever features. With a border of Emotion lighting illuminating it from every angle – which can be changed from warm white to cool white at the touch of a button to suit your mood – there are also options for a smart anti-fogging function, plus a premium integrated sound system to set the tone for the whole space.

The charging station Power up while you zone out with the most discreet way to charge your phone – simply place it on the side cabinet or in the shelf unit to wirelessly charge the battery and stream your music without worry.

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Design-led, practical and intuitive, the Finion range is the bathroom’s most high-tech way to switch off.

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THE IPG’s 200th MEMBER The IPG, the largest and fastest growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists is pleased to welcome its 200th Member – Thompson & Leigh.

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ll new additions broaden the strong geographic reach of the network of independent IPG retailers throughout the UK, with new members joining those who are continuing their support since the start up 8 years ago.

Glenn Fisher, IPG’s Managing Director said: “It’s encouraging to see new members joining the group on a regular basis, in reaching our 200th member we are demonstrating our commitment to the great British independent business. The work we have done and continue to do to give our members a voice and the opportunity to compete in a busy marketplace is making a real and tangible difference – together we are stronger.”

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Thompson & Leighs Sales Director, Ian Thompson commented: “The key motivating factors that made me want to become a member of The IPG were the financial benefits of course, but also there was the immediate sense of family that Robin Beal (IPG’s Chairman) and Glenn were creating. It was clear

from the way they talked that the IPG was as much a passion for them as a business. To find there were the added benefits of marketing, e-commerce and counter offerings - it sealed the deal in our eyes.”

Ian went on to say: “We had high hopes for this year, now we are aiming higher. The support we are already receiving from both ‘new and established’ IPG suppliers means there are exciting times ahead for us. Hopefully with our commitment the relationship will benefit both suppliers and the group alike”.

Since its launch, The IPG community has achieved a remarkable impact by raising awareness of the independent plumbing, heating, and bathroom retailer. The membership group offers a unique business model and has a team of highly experienced sales and marketing professionals to answer all their member needs. Members enjoy three core services: buying, marketing and digital.

Nike Lovell, Head of Marketing said: “We want to make life as easy

and as successful as possible for our independent businesses and enable their customers to buy the best brands locally at great prices.

Many of our members have now adopted dual-branded signage and are playing a fundamental part in growing the brand of The IPG and strengthening the groups position within the market.”

D.R Peel is the latest member to have dual-branding, Managing Director Elliot believes that being part of the group should be all or nothing. He wanted to fully commit by taking advantage of the dual branding, a new website and all that IPG has to offer. Elliot is a proud member, and he is “looking forward to going from strength to strength with The IPG beside him”. www.the-ipg.co.uk

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Discover your nearest IPG member today - they offer the best brands locally at great prices www.the-ipg.co.uk

July 2021

Construction equipment hire business aims to Wow with new name One of the UK’s leading providers of hire equipment, waste services, temporary accommodation and tools to the construction industry has changed its name from Nationwide Hire to WowNow Hire.

The commercial hire company, which supplies everything from heavy plant to handheld tools says the new WowNow Hire name reflects its focus on providing its wide range of commercial customers with exceptional choice and service - the “Wow” - and same day or last-minute delivery - the “Now”.

In addition to better reflecting the customer experience, the new name is also tied to the company’s future aspirations and distinguishes the brand from the many other companies using ‘Nationwide’ in their name.

Speaking about the rebranding, WowNow Hire’s CEO Jonathan Holley said: “Changing our name makes perfect sense. We still cover the entire United Kingdom and the new name amplifies what we are all about, our WowNow DNA.”

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“Our ongoing business development includes digital transformation that will bring the benefits of digital services to our customers and suppliers. Access to all our products and personal support is now just a fast click away at www. wownowhire.co.uk, order updates are more frequent, more information is available and the accounts process is being further streamlined.”

Established 26 years ago, the company has built a network of 9,000 locations capable of supporting any size construction operation across the UK, Ireland and Europe and offers five million items of equipment from five main product areas – namely Powered Access Hire, Plant Hire, Tool Hire, Temporary Accommodation Hire and Waste Services.

Alongside its broad range and geographical coverage, WowNow Hire says another feature making it popular with the construction

industry is its off-hire guarantee with which it strives to protect customers from off-hire losses while helping them stay focussed on their core job.

The off-hire guarantee sees WowNow Hire sharing the responsibility so a hirer can request a pre-booked off-hire date or, if they don’t have a firm date, they will be reminded on an agreed expected date so the hire can be terminated or extended as appropriate. Without such a guarantee, less scrupulous lenders can easily take advantage of a hirer being too busy or distracted to inform them they have finished with the equipment and if they then cannot collect in a timely fashion, hire time continues to add up.

Further information on WowNow Hire’s full range of commercial hire equipment and services can be found at www.wownowhire.co.uk

July 2021

iMist helps FPA Laboratory gain UKAS accreditation and undertakes testing into further system applications IMist, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of high pressure water mist fire suppression systems, has worked with leading industry body the Fire Protection Association (FPA), to help it gain UKAS accreditation for one of its fire testing laboratory facilities - becoming the first and only test facility in the UK to hold this accreditation.

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he fast-growing Hull headquartered business, which has developed its own range of high pressure water mist fire suppression systems, assisted the FPA in gaining UKAS accreditation for its BS8458: 2015 Annex C fire testing in Blockley, Gloucestershire, which is one of the most comprehensive fire test and research operations in the UK. IMist provided the FPA with its proprietary pumps, pipework, hoses, clips and nozzles as well as the support of iMist’s experienced team.

The UKAS accreditation of the FPA’s BS 8458 Annex C fire testing marks another important milestone in the development of water mist systems in the UK. Alex Pollard, operations director of iMist, comments: “For over 75 years, the FPA has been at the forefront of fire safety and we’re proud to have assisted them in achieving this respected third-party accreditation.

It is a further demonstration of the growing importance of high-pressure water mist systems in tackling the current challenges facing the fire suppression sector. Not only do they use considerably less water than traditional sprinkler systems, they are also easier and faster to install and, thereby, more cost effective.”

As part of its ongoing R&D product testing programme, iMist has also undertaken a series of live fire testing at the FPA’s UKAS accredited laboratory which has increased the system’s applications, demonstrating that in addition to being installed in the cavity above the ceiling, the iMist system

pipework can safely and effectively be installed below a plasterboard ceiling.

For the live fire tests, the iMist nozzle was fed by both flexible and solid pipework running below a standard plasterboard ceiling. In each of the tests, the fuel load was ignited and the heat from the fire caused the bulb in the nozzle to burst which activated the iMist high pressure watermist system, discharging the fine water mist particles at high pressure for 30 minutes. During this time, the temperatures at predetermined heights in the test cell were measured by thermocouples.

At no point during any of the tests were any of the Annex C temperature limits breached and all of the fires were successfully suppressed.

Timothy Andrews, iMist business development director, added: “While fire system pipework is usually installed in the cavity above a ceiling, in some properties, particularly in older tower blocks, there are frequently issues around the possible break-up of asbestos hidden in ceiling materials. Our latest indicative tests show that the housing industry can now explore another less disruptive and highly effective option by installing a water mist system below the existing ceiling. Given the growing need to retrospectively fit fire suppression systems in order to meet the latest regulatory requirements and bring older housing stock up to current standards, this is great news for both landlords and developers.”

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Novade launches connectors and integration Novade launches connectors andhub for construction

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Seamless data integration with the world’s most trusted names in the construction industry via Novade Connect

Seamless data integration with the world’s most trusted names in the construction industry via Novade Connect

LONDON, May 20, 2021 – Novade, a leader in construction management software, today announced the launch of Novade Connect, a set of Novade, integrations a leader in construction management software enabling customers to tap into software, today announced the launch of Novade the growing digital ecosystem of construction Connect, and a sethardware of software integrations enabling software providers.

Novade Connect customers to and tap into growing with digital ecosystem provides plug playthe connectors some of the world’s most trusted names in the industry. of construction software and hardware providers.

Novade Connect provides plug and play connectors “We in of the of accelerating the digital with are some thebusiness world’s most trusted names in the transformation of construction,” said Denis industry.

Branthonne, founder and CEO of Novade. “Allowing various to connect seamlessly the really helps “We aresystems in the business of accelerating digital teams in the field do their job faster.

It also helps to transformation of construction,” said Denis unlock the power of existing data.”

Branthonne, founder and CEO of Novade. “Allowing various systems to connect seamlessly really helps The integrations connect data across the value chain in the drawings, field do their faster. It also to –teams documents, fieldjob observations andhelps issues, unlock the power site of existing data.”thermal imaging. even automating entry with

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With Novade Connect, teams in the field can now The integrations across the streamline data connect across data workflows to value increase chain – documents, drawings, field observations efficiency and productivity – connecting their Novade and issues, automating site entry withlove. thermal platform witheven the tools they already use and imaging. With Novade Connect, teams in the field can now streamline across workflows to increase Novade Connectdata is available for existing Novade subscribers.

Novade plans– to add more efficiency and productivity connecting theirexciting Novade integrations with leading software providers and platform with the tools they already use and love. welcomes all interested technology partners and innovators. More information on Novade Connect can be found on our website at: Novade.net

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More information on Novade industry. Site processes including quality, safety, Connect canmonitoring, be found workforce on our website at: progress management and maintenance are digitised and automated using Novade.net mobile devices. The data captured provides insights to streamline operations and drive results. Leading contact@novade.net contractors, real estate developers, owners, and www.novade.net operators around the world trust Novade to drive their digital transformation. Founded in 2014, www.linkedin.com/company/ Novade has offices in London, Paris and Singapore.

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With a combination of local insight and global perspective, and a dual background in architecture and interior design, Robert is a perfect fit for BDG as a business that is focused on every facet of designing creative exemplary commercial spaces that support business strategy and people.

BDG architecture + design appoints Rob Price to lead its APAC presence as the practice expands its global presence.

BDG architecture + design (BDG), welcomes Rob Price to lead its APAC presence from the newly opened Shanghai Studio.

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riginally from the US, where he has also practiced, Robert has held design leadership roles in China, with Hassell, JLL and Gensler, for more than a decade and has a thorough understanding of the market’s rapid development as well as the changing needs and aspirations of organisations there.

Robert is a creative thinker drawing on his knowledge of urban planning, public policy, history and cultural anthropology and is an art and architecture contributor for Chicago Public Radio www.wbez.org. Recent projects that Robert has worked on include: the workplace campus for a global sports brand, Shanghai Park Avenue Central, and the Shanghai Tower.

2021 continues a period of exponential global growth and reach for BDG with over 25 significant projects underway worldwide, supported by strategic opening of studios in Sao Paulo and Shanghai to support ongoing projects in the LATAM and APAC region respectively, such as Sydney, Brisbane, Sao Paulo and Mexico.

The New York studio which opened in May 2019, continues to grow in size and reputation, delivering significant projects across North America, including WPP campuses in Detroit, San Francisco and Toronto.

Gill Parker Global CEO of BDG architecture + design says: “The role of the workplace in society has been brought into sharp focus following the pandemic and the resulting changing behaviours of people and their organisations.

BDG’s expanding global force during this time, reaffirms the needs for data driven workplace solutions that drive ambitious organisations forward. People, place and purpose are at the heart of all our projects, creating environments that actively support and encourage collaboration and independent thinking for the betterment of the individual and the organisations in which they work.” www.bdg-a-d.com

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MILWAUKEE ® PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MILWAUKEE ® is committed to creating innovative solutions that help users stay safe and stay productive on the jobsite.

With over 100 new solutions, when it comes to personal protective equipment, Milwaukee ® has you covered.

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We caught up with Hélène Wurges, Junior Product Manager PPE EMEA for Milwaukee Tool to find out a little more about Milwaukee’s new PPE range, what makes them different, and how they have been shaped by user feedback, direct from the jobsite.

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Why is PPE equipment so important for Milwaukee ® ?

HW: Safety is our primary concern on the jobsite, and we believe the safer a jobsite is, the more productive it becomes. We’re constantly striving for the latest technology when it comes to developing what we believe are finest professional hand tools on the market, so we applied that same relentless approach to developing our new PPE range.

Can you tell us a little about Milwaukee’s new PPE range?

HW: Traditionally, Personal Protective Equipment has seen little innovation over the years, and this has meant that users are often driven to self- modify their gear to better meet their needs. We wanted to take a different approach and create a range from the ground up because to put it simply, at Milwaukee ® , we’re a little obsessed by innovation! Our range has been driven and shaped by feedback from our users on the jobsite, and now encompasses over 100 PPE solutions covering everything from safety glasses, to cut resistant gloves, respirators, and heavyweight lanyards.

Are there any particular innovations you are proud of?

HW: I’m particularly proud of the products that can prevent injuries or even fatalities.

We looked at the statistics and discovered that falling objects such as dropped tools were the 3rd highest cause of jobsite fatalities. We’ve therefore developed a range of Locking Tool Lanyards that enable users to safely secure their tools to their person and prevent droppages. The lanyards range in weight bearing force all the way up to 15.8kg, so cover a vast range of tools across so many trade applications.

Our users often demand flexibility from their PPE. What features have been added that allow users to adapt to the varying demands of their trades?

HW: Our High Visibility Performance Safety Vests are absolutely packed with features that allow users to adapt to changing needs and conditions on site.

These were shaped by concerns from the jobsite perhaps more than any other product in the range. We listened to what users needed and adapted the features of the vests accordingly. To reduce pressure around the neck, we added a padded collar. We included 15 pockets for storage including a rear pocket to keep tablets safely out of the way when they’re not in use. We’ve also built in an internal size adjustment which enables you to use the same vest over a t-shirt in the summer or over a jacket in the winter, adding to the products’ versatility.

The core focus of Milwaukee ® continues to be the creation of a completely cordless jobsite, by eliminating cords, we can vastly reduce associated trip hazards and make the jobsite a far safer place to work.

However, we believe that developments in safety should not be limited to technology, which is why we’ve poured the same relentless eye for detail and innovation into developing our range of PPE. Every item is designed with a sense of purpose and intended to solve a jobsite problem, such as safety glasses with fog-free lenses that can be worn comfortably all day.

It is this no compromise approach to everything we do, that we believe makes Milwaukee ® products the choice of the demanding trade professional.l

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