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GRAHAM completes construction of The Copper House residential development

GRAHAM has completed the construction of The Copper House, a major Build to Rent residential development overlooking Liverpool’s iconic waterfront, which had a construction contract sum of £57m.

The privately-owned construction, facilities management and investments contractor delivered the high-quality, multi-storey scheme following an intensive 33 month programme.

It was appointed by joint venture partners, Patten Properties and Panacea Property Development, on behalf of Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager, as part of its growing UK residential portfolio.

The new landmark property features 383 apartments which are a mixture of one, two and three bed that offer stunning views across the River Mersey and Albert Dock.

Designed by Leach Rhodes Walker Architects, The Copper House is framed around two concrete tower structures, with off-site podded bathrooms, and a system facade designed to withstand inclement riverside weather conditions.

It includes communal space, resident’s lounge and a private gym, alongside 1,000 ft² of ground floor commercial units.

Residents will also benefit from rooftop facilities, such as a garden space with flexible and fixed seating, booth seating areas with fire pits and fire tables, an outdoor covered kitchen, and a multiuse central space suitable for events or exercise. The area is enclosed by a 2m high glass balustrade to provide weather protection.

Peter Reavey, GRAHAM Construction director, believes The Copper House has set a new standard for residential accommodation in the city. He said: “GRAHAM is proud to have delivered this high-quality residential scheme that provides a stunning addition to this iconic part of Liverpool city centre. The Copper House is a stand-out •4•

development which is already attracting significant demand. The quality of both the design and the build sets it apart, offering future residents a modern living environment with a community feel. Our early involvement, and close collaboration with our client Panacea throughout the journey, have been crucial to the success of this project, bringing our collective skills together to positively influence design, the construction methodology and the delivery programme.”

Commenting on making a “lasting impact” in Liverpool, Peter added: “It is important to us at GRAHAM to deliver lasting impact and to enhance opportunities for local people. Strand Street is a great example of how we engaged with the Liverpool supply chain and provided employment opportunities for local people, apprentices and students. With a significant presence in the city, we look forward to strengthening and building upon these relationships in future construction projects.”

Neil Patten, joint managing director of Panacea Properties, said: “We were ambitious in the vision we set out for The Copper House, and to see it realised in such a spectacular way is something the entire team is very proud of. This has been a long, challenging scheme, but the commitment to get every detail right has paid off considerably. Liverpool now has a sought after residential development that encapsulates the optimism and ambition of the city. We have enjoyed working with Invesco Real Estate and the delivery of the project by GRAHAM has been first class. The consultant team including Leach Rhodes Walker, Curtins, DFC, Sharps Redmore, Lendlease, Capita and Squire Patton Boggs have all worked tirelessly to deliver a building that sets a new standard for the quality of residential living in Liverpool City centre. My thanks go to the entire team for their efforts, especially in the face of the challenges presented by the pandemic this year.”

The partnership marks the joining of two recognised industry leaders – NFRC, the UK’s largest roofing trade association and NBS, a company rooted in improving industry and compliance through digital data adoption.

By working together, NBS and the NFRC will bring vast amounts of information and resources to its members and customers, providing support during the specification stage of various building projects.

As a leading voice in roofing developments, NFRC is looking to establish closer links with specifiers by providing them with access to quality technical information and raising awareness of its membership network, ensuring consistent quality specifications across the construction chain.

James Talman, Chief Executive of NFRC commented saying: “Specifiers have a critical role in creating a safer and more sustainable construction industry, and that is why we are delighted to establish a partnership with NBS. Through this collaboration, specifiers can be assured that NFRC’s wealth of technical knowledge and expertise on roofing features within NBS’ platforms, will be available to them. In return, NFRC Members can gain exposure through the NBS Source platform and access specialist NBS Webinars. Together we can help specifiers ensure that they are using the highest quality roofing products and contractors.”

NBS, the leading construction data platform, has announced its partnership with the National Federation of Roofing Contractors Limited (NFRC) to promote standards and guidance within roofing specification to the broader construction industry.

NBS has a long track record in providing information and tools to the construction industry, and in recent years has transformed into a leading software provider. Both companies also plan to work together on digital events such as webinars and discussion panels to enrich the debate on industry topics and better support customers.

Bob Richardson, Head of Technical and Training at NFRC commented saying: “We are pleased to be able to provide NBS with periodic review services and technical knowledge to ensure consistent information is provided throughout the specification process right through to installation. We also welcome the opportunity to be part of future NBS events and webinars.”

NBS conducted 58 different webinars during 2020 on various topics, which were a huge success and attracted over 25,000 registrations.

Commenting on the partnership, Sascia Elliott, Head of Partnerships at NBS, said: “NBS is delighted to collaborate with the NFRC and highlight the benefits and importance of specification in the building timeline. It was a natural fit to partner with the NFRC, an organisation that shares a common goal with us to promote standards and guidance in this skilled profession to those in the wider construction industry. By using NBS products and services, specifiers can help guard against risk, increase efficiency and proactively drive better standards for the benefit of the wider construction community.”

EnviroBuild will become carbon neutral by engaging sustainable logistics company

EnviroBuild Materials Ltd is moving warehousing and logistics to champions of sustainability, Howard Tenens Logistics. Howard Tenens Logistics are a quality focused, independent family business delivering mutual value through great people, collaboration and technology.

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t’s a bold step to further progress the company’s mission to become a carbonneutral company. Howard Tenens is a trailblazer in sustainable logistics and EnviroBuild is set to embrace and benefit from the company’s experience and achievements.

EnviroBuild has been supplying the construction industry with ecofriendly building materials such as cladding, decking and fencing for thousands of homes throughout the UK. The company is firmly committed to offering high-quality sustainable products which are consistently the preferred choice of architects, landscapers and construction firms.

In addition to providing innovative products which are the desirable choice for the environment, EnviroBuild has been donating 10% of profits to sustainable initiatives in the community since 2015. Sustainability is at the heart of everything the company does as well as providing high-quality products and an excellent customer experience.

The selection of Howard Tenens Logistics followed an extensive search for a logistics company which would meet the sustainability ethos and high standards of EnviroBuild.

Howard Tenens Logistics sustainability track record is impressive. The company utilises longer and doubledeck trailers to reduce trips and 95% of its fleet meets the latest Euro 6

emission standard (as of November 2020). The company is proactive about welcoming new innovations and low carbon technologies.

Co-founder James Brueton comments: “At EnviroBuild, we are always looking for new ways to improve our sustainability offering across all areas of the business. The move to Howard Tenens Logistics is doing just that and we are excited to work with a logistics company that puts sustainability at its core.”

Essentially, EnviroBuild is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint in terms of product storage and deliveries as well as prevent the increase of greenhouse gases. By addressing both of these issues, EnviroBuild’s aim is to move further towards becoming a carbon-neutral company and play a part in improving the earth’s climate.

Howard Tenens Logistics is a leader in sustainable logistics. Like EnviroBuild, its mission is to consistently find solutions to reduce its environmental impact as well as help its customers meet their own environmental reduction goals.

The company’s credentials include being an early adopter of dual-fuel vehicles as well as conducting the first trial of the Scania 26-tonne rigid dedicated gas vehicle in the UK. Howard Tenens Logistics is a multiaward-winning organisation dedicated to ensuring that vehicle efficiency is improved at all times as well as embracing new fuels and technologies when they meet strict criteria. For example, Howard Tenens Logistics is considering the viability of using cleaner transport fuels such as HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) which can be used in existing engines without modification and can reduce CO2 emissions by 92% compared to diesel.

Delivery vehicles are selected based on their whole life cost and environmental impact. When vehicles need replacing, the latest Euro-standard engines are purchased, ensuring that the environmental impact is constantly being addressed and reduced.

Significant investment has been made in the latest tracking technology. This enables Howard Tenens Logistics to monitor vehicle and driver performance effectively and consistently so that potential issues can be addressed swiftly and efficiently.

EnviroBuild will benefit from Howard Tenens Logistics’ use of longer and double-deck trailers which mean fewer trips for the same amount of payload and less impact on the environment. EnviroBuild will also utilise the logistics company’s 26-tonne rigid vehicles which operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). The advantage of switching to biogas is that it delivers an 81% reduction in CO2. All biogas is purchased by Howard Tenens Logistics via the Green Gas Certification scheme to maximise the environmental advantages.

Howard Tenens Logistics has also invested heavily in energy efficiency measures in its warehousing facilities. This includes an ongoing scheme to replace all inefficient lighting with LED lights as well as installing solar photovoltaic systems to generate and provide free electricity for all the company’s sites. As well as considering the use of HVO, future initiatives include ongoing discussions with manufacturers regarding new product development for the van and light commercial vehicle sector. Howard Tenens Logistics is keen to continually push forwards on its mission of sustainability and source hybrid and electric vehicle solutions so a trial can be conducted at one of its depots. For EnviroBuild, this proactive philosophy towards consistent improvement and innovation made Howard Tenens stand out from its competitors.

EnviroBuild is delighted with its new relationship with Howard Tenens Logistics, which it views as closely matching its own ethos on environmental issues and objectives. The move is a significant step towards the company’s goal of becoming carbon neutral.

The transmission of EnviroBuild’s logistics capability to Howard Tenens Logistics will be completed by the end of the year.

For more information, visit www.envirobuild.com

DSR Visage Electric Panel Heaters

- Stylish App Controllable Electric Heating

This stylish range of DSR Visage electric panel heaters can be manually controlled for both Time and Temperature 24/7. They have also been designed to be Wi-Fi ready, allowing users to communicate with the product via their computer, tablet or mobile. Users simply need to purchase the optional Gateway and download the easy-to-use EHC Smart APP which gives them complete control of the time, temperature and programming of the Radiators either individually or collectively at the same time. Users can also access the Electricity Power Limiter, Electricity Monitor and Radiator Priority settings which help control the amount of power their heating uses at any time.

Design

The DSR Visage Electric Panel Heater is suitable for Domestic Heating purposes and has been designed to have a stylish designer look which is suitable for Domestic Properties, Hotels or Apartments as they are robust and reliable in operation. The outer casing of the heater is manufactured using high-grade steel which is zinc coated to prevent rusting and then powder coated to provide a lasting enamelled finish which is supported by the company’s 5-year warranty. The DSR Visage Panel Heater has a magmatic heat retention tablet positioned horizontally across the middle of the radiator, above the high-quality aluminium heating element. The heat rises off the element and passes through the radiator heating the tablet. The heating elements are designed to prevent corrosion, provide long life durability and heat up quickly whilst the tablets store some of the heat generated which consequently warms the room.

When the DSR Visage Electric Panel Heaters have achieved their required temperature, the thermostat will cut the power to the heater. This process enables the heaters to modulate and maintain a constant room temperature to minimise energy use and running costs. For end user protection, all contacts within the radiator are fully protected with heat shrinkable insulated sleeves and twin thermocouples which provide overheat protection.

High standards

The DSR Visage Electric Panel heaters are produced in Germany to the highest quality standards and meet the rigorous Approvals for both UK and European legislation and are available in a range of outputs suited to all types of properties with no access to mains gas.

Available in various sizes and with outputs up to 2000 watt, the heaters are supplied with an installation kit for wall fixing installations. The DSR Visage Electric Panel Heaters are also designed to be IP24 splash proof to enable installation in bathrooms and wet areas.

Each heater has 1.5m of cable complete with UK three-pin plug for quick installation and operation however they may be spur wired. All DSR Visage Electric Panel Heaters are supplied in white RAL 9003 however they are available, upon request, in any of the 900 colours from the RAL chart to suit your décor.

Open window feature

The DSR Visage Panel Heaters also have a unique “Open Window” feature which will detect if there is a significant temperature drop in the surrounding area within a short period of time. If such a drop is detected, the radiator will switch off, preventing energy wastage and the costs that come with it.

Using the APP

The DSR Visage Electric Panel Heater has been designed to be Wi-Fi ready, allowing users to communicate with the product via their computer, tablet or mobile when they purchase the optional DSR Gateway. Users just need to download the free EHC APP which gives them complete control on the Time, Temperature and Programming of the radiators with the ability to access the Electricity Power Limiter, Electricity Monitor and Radiator Priority settings.

For more information visit

www.electric-heatingcompany.co.uk Email: info@electric-heatingcompany.co.uk Tel: 01698 820 533

Providing the UK with an almost clinically clean environment BT1 Ultimate Bathroom Sealant & Adhesive TRIBRID® Technology. Made in Britain

No More Mould or Fungal Growth

CT1 who lead the way in research and development have pioneered the latest technology for the building industry over the last 18 years.

The first to introduce a hybrid sealant almost 18 years ago, pioneered the way forward with a new era of sealants. CT1 showed the industry that you only need one tube for most applications with the correct raw materials and formulation. This new technology presented itself in a tube CT1.

CT1 created a formulation with no solvents, allowing CT1 to perform under any difficult conditions, even under water. CT1 can guarantee that it will never shrink or crack, so it will not lose its bonding and sealing capabilities over time.

Realising that hybrid formulations would be soon dated with old technology, as demands increase in what we expect from products and with the building industry producing more complex builds. CT1 was proactive rather than re-active.

Introducing TRIBRID® technology. Another new era of sealants and adhesives. Now three times stronger, longer colour retention and elongation, TRIBRID® CT1 can’t be matched or compared to again for a long time.

CT1’s technical field team also realised that in today’s current conditions people are demanding much cleaner environments and surface areas. Using the correct sealants and adhesives in installations and repairs is key keeping a surface area healthier. BT1- The Ultimate Bathroom Sealant and Adhesive was created as most sealants over time will allow bacterial and fungal growth. Some will grow quicker than others. The bathroom can be a contaminated area, with heat, fluids and lack of UV light. BT1 based on the revolutionary TRIBRID® formulation, was created to prevent fungal and bacteria growth happening over long periods of time.

This unique formulation makes it impossible for bacteria or microbes to form on the surface, and with almost zero indoor emissions, makes this the heathiest choice for your home. But what became apparent after vigorous testing was that using BT1 would reduce the risk of MRSA, E. Coli and campylobacter. Reducing bacteria by 99.99% and being able to retain its clinically clean white appearance is now proving to be the only sealant and adhesive being used by Hospitals, Aged Care Facilities, Clinics, Schools, Universities and Public Buildings.

Solihull Hospital in Birmingham and Good Hope Hospital in Sutton to name a few have used and will only use BT1.

BT1 - which can also be used in kitchen installations, launched initially in The IPG Member Stores. The IPG is the largest and fastest growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, wanted to add BT1 to their stock profile and give their members the latest technology for plumbing and installations.

Since the growth and reputation of BT1 and the important role it plays in keeping a healthier environment, Wickes stores, will now also be stocking BT1 nationwide.