Refurb & Developer Update - August 2020

August 2020

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CONTENTS 20 Refurb & Developer Update - August 2020

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Editor’s Choice

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Heating & Ventilation

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Lifts, Stairs & Balustrades

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Roofing

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Tools, Equipment & PPE

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04 Industry News

Working with nature to create one-off luxury experiences To conclude a three-part editorial series, Hotel Designs understands Exclusive Tents’ unique relationship with nature when its comes to designing luxury tented accomodation

Exclusive Tents International could easily be considered the perfect evolution for Paul Zway’s philosophy, following his long experience as a Kruger Park ranger.

Indeed, the African heritage of these luxury products is reflected in their names with most of the tents named after the legendary elephants of Africa, mainly past and some still present. Zway’s vision is to apply Exclusive Tents’ experience, skills and enthusiasm to the accomplishment of his clients’ dreams.

The appeal of a stronger, more fundamental link with nature is often a factor shared with their clients. It is a joy for Zway and his team when clients invest wholeheartedly in the adventure and go the extra mile to work with all that nature can offer. The most rewarding projects seek to integrate their natural assets as much as possible with their living spaces, even going so far as to reintroduce indigenous wildlife and replant species that have been driven out or endangered by human activity.

Alternative forms of accommodation are gaining popularity around the World, and Glamping is foremost amongst them. For those not familiar with African luxury safaris, the versatility and potential of these large, beautiful, ruggedly elegant, traditional real canvas tents requires

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reevaluating most, if not all, of the core elements of a project that might otherwise be taken for granted. It is a refreshing and eye-opening process that can and should encompass all aspects of a project.

Deciding to use tents rather than mainstream construction solutions can prove to be beneficial and advantageous for a number of key reasons – both aesthetic and financial. If you are reading this article there is a good chance that you are already intrigued by the possibilities that luxury tents might offer. Of course, the romance of a closer link with nature, the exhilaration of creating something exotic, seductive and sexy is foremost in the mind. Yet other key factors are equally important.

Development time and costs can both be significantly reduced. The tents can be in production whilst the project site is being prepared, with tent installation time being very quick – normally a few days for accommodation lodges, and a couple of weeks for the largest of the main tents.

All Exclusive Tents’ products are made to client’s order such that each tent is configured with the desired materials, colours, door and window placements, etc., that best serve the project. Whilst this means that they are bespoke products, all fabrication is exclusively

in-house with typical dispatch for delivery in only eight-10 weeks.

On-site preparation can also become most efficient. Exclusive Tents recommend installing the tents on raised decks – most often timber, but sometimes masonry depending upon the environment. The advantage of raised timber decks is that they can be quickly installed with little or no ground works, gliding above the natural topography, providing raised views, an elegant presence, and minimal impact upon the site.

“Exclusive Tents will never be the cheapest source of tents, but their mission is to offer the best “value-for-money”.” – Paul Zway, Founder, Exclusive Tents.

Price is important, and good quality genuine luxury tents are not cheap per se, but remain significantly less expensive than hard-construction of a comparable quality. It should go without saying that the sourcing of the tents is fundamental to success: they should be of the highest quality, providing not only beauty but also technical performance, longevity and practicality. Exclusive Tents will never be the cheapest source of tents, but their mission is to offer the best “value-formoney”: High quality, robust, durable, beautiful traditional real canvas luxury tents at a fair price. It is often worth

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Many new clients will, quite logically, start with little knowledge about tents (especially large, genuine canvas tents – as opposed to stretch fabric tents and canopies), and may be unaware of the versatility that they embody. For example, some of the key considerations for a luxury tent project:

remembering the saying: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten” or, as once reminded, “The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot, it cannot be done. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run and if you do that, you will then have enough to pay for something better”.

For any commercial venture the cornerstone is ROI (Return on Investment): Successful resorts offer a quality experience & service at an attractive ROI. Luxury tent resorts embody this principal with the advantage of a quicker and potentially better ROI. Of course, any resort project depends on much more than just choosing what type of guest accommodation to offer or how to embody the resort facilities. However, reduced development costs, reduced construction time, low maintenance costs, and (almost always) higher room rates than for their main stream or hard-construction equivalent are strong arguments in favour of opting for a luxury tent resort. …And, that’s before remembering the exquisite charm of creating a project where magnificent vistas and a unique experience are enjoyed from the natureinfused deck of a beautifully made and furnished luxury tent! Even in trickier climates, the whole experience of staying in a luxury tent, relaxing on a beautiful terrace and enjoying the surroundings is invigorating.

Glamping has evolved a lot in the short time since the name was coined. Exclusive Tents are at the forefront of this wave, constantly innovating, improving, and showing the way forward in all variety of environments, climates, and conditions.

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Location: Desert, tropical, savanna, forest, open countryside, hilly, mountainous, coastline, semi-urban or even urban, and so on.

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Climatic conditions, proximity to the ocean, and how to best harness the local meteorology.

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What are the requirements for the project accommodation and facilities, and how can tents satisfy them?

harsh climates or where increased thermal and/or acoustic insulation are desired.

The system gives a new clean aesthetic to the tents and incorporates a minimum of 50mm thermal / acoustic insulation without external or internal wood poles, steel legs, or outriggers, although these can be integrated into the design if desired. Furthermore, the tents can be enhanced with increased insulation and fully integral (hidden) hard-walls.

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Tent model selection, configuration, or bespoke custom design.

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How to integrate resort design and tent design?

As the glamping movement evolves, Exclusive Tents are also providing an everlarger range of delightful tent designs, with the Mabarule and Dida tents having recently been unveiled. The Mabarule is a subtle blend between the traditional safari tent with the more modern designs. At its heart is an opening in the roof, a pivotal focal point between the internal volumes and the spacious covered veranda. Light cascades through the opening in the roof, reinforcing the connection with the outside, and lends itself to creating a water or plant ‘art-scape’ coming up through the deck.

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Adapting interior design to suit luxury tents.

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Common area tents and staff accommodations – pros and cons.

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Off-grid solutions, rain water collection, etc.

Exclusive tents is as much an adventure as a business, being pursued passionately

by Zway, his wife and business partner Angelika, and Johan Maree. Their tight knit team includes their children and colleagues spread across the globe. For the team, the biggest reward to emerge from the adventure is the bonds they have forged with amazing clients and talented professionals who have become close friends. Every project, no matter how big or small, is driven by the passion and desire of its owner. Luxury tents and glamping appeal to those of us willing to look beyond the established order of things and welcome a challenge. Some of the most exciting projects come to Exclusive Tents as an essentially blank canvas (pun intended!) where the painting of the dream and vision commence.

Exclusive Tents is a close knit two-family run business that believes passionately in what they do: They will enthusiastically inform and guide clients and their consultants. Importantly, they also offer expertise and alternative solutions working hand-in-hand with equally passionate and diligent partners: The clients and friends mentioned earlier, such as Valentin of four Rivers Floating Lodge and Emanuela of Sandat and Canonici di San Marco, and consummate professionals including the uniquely talented architect Patrice Belle who creates wonderful designs and succinct solutions, for example Telal Resort in the UAE, and has a complete understanding of luxury tents within the wider context of project design.

As a team, they will not systematically propose tents for all and every situation.

Instead, their philosophy is to advise their client and provide to the project exciting, beautiful solutions in the context of short, medium and long-term project objectives.

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Mace and Atkins secure Thames Water AMP7 key roles Mace and Atkins have secured key roles to help Thames Water deliver its £9bn investment programme for the AMP7 period.

The water company is moving away from alliancing with key supply chain partners to an intelligent client model that requires it to strengthen its in-house capabilities.

To deliver this ambition Atkins has been named Strategic Delivery Partner.

It will deliver asset management, project management and technical assurance services to support the utility’s transition, while Mace has secured a role as the Programme Management Office delivery partner.

This will see Mace assist Thames Water with programme management, quality assurance, business systems and processes and governance and risk.

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Mace’s team will also support Thames Water build its PMO capabilities with a comprehensive transition plan, selection and training of PMO personnel and development of PMO policies and practices.

Javid Khaliq, Business Unit Director for Energy & Utilities at Mace, said: “Mace is delighted to work with Thames Water again, this time on the largest and most complex capital programme that the UK’s water sector has seen.

“Our Programme Management Office capabilities will help Thames Water successfully transition to an intelligent client model, and we look forward to building this long-term relationship.”

Atkins’ contract is worth £20m over the five-year AMP7 period.

This will see its staff seconded into the asset management and capital delivery functions of Thames Water to advise on future work such as master planning, asset modelling, surveying, data generation and analysis, as well as delivering a range of business-critical strategic studies.

“Our work will involve supporting Thames Water across a breadth of disciplines, providing technical capabilities to the utility company during its transition to an ‘intelligent client’ delivery model, which involves the growth of their internal capabilities to increase control of decision making throughout the delivery process,’’ said Philip Hoare, President Atkins, Engineering, Design & Project Management, SNC-Lavalin.

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APT Skidata Gives Parking Control to Paradise Tenants APT Skidata, one of the world’s leading parking solutions providers, has completed the first phase of a five-year project within Paradise, a major redevelopment of Birmingham’s civic centre being led by development managers, Argent.

New parking equipment including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and APT Skidata’s cashless digital kiosk (Skiosk Lite) have been installed as part of Phase One of the Paradise scheme, in the basement level of the new Chamberlain Square Car Park. The equipment was in place to facilitate the arrival of the first tenant, the leading professional services firm PwC. The car park, which can currently accommodate up to 300 vehicles, has one entry and one exit lane, and four Skiosk Lite machines positioned at the pedestrian entry points.

Contactless payment can also be taken at the exit. PwC and all future tenants will use APT Skidata’s proprietary web-based portal INS.reports to manage their individual car park usage and give instant access to data for insight on how their allowance of car parking spaces is being used.

Nigel Young, Business Development Director of APT Skidata, says the parking specification is complex but it is designed to be easy to use: “The parking solution has to take into account multiple tenanted, buildings and we have designed a solution that will give tenants full control over their allowance which will be used by employees and visitors alike.”

The complexity, Nigel explains, comes from the number of registered parkers that the development will eventually have: “Even though the entire estate will have 550 car parking spaces when completed, there will be a higher number of registered users due to the ebb and flow of usage, and that requires careful management. PwC and future tenants need a system that enables them to easily manage the spaces they have available.”

APT Skidata is working with Apleona, a leading European real estate and facility manager, and Parking Ideas which provides parking and transportation consultancy

and has been the lead consultant on the system design and build at the Paradise’ Chamberlain Square Car Park. Paradise is one of the highest value public-private commercial joint ventures ever created in the UK. The £700 million 17-acre development scheme incorporates some of Birmingham’s most historic squares and listed buildings, and on its completion is expected to transform the area into a vibrant office-led development of commercial, civic, leisure and hotel space.

Phase two of the scheme will see an expansion of the initial car park to include an additional 200 spaces and providing circa. 30 electric vehicle charging points. By this time, the entire parking environment will be integrated and APT Skidata’s INSTANT.exit will create a completely frictionless parking experience allowing tenants to book their parking space through an app, as well as opening up the car parks for public use. developer-update.co.uk

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The IPG, the largest and fastest -growing membership group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, has launched an exciting innovation competition via On The Tools Facebook page.

We are searching for the most innovative and exciting ideas from trades across the UK. The competition is also open to students studying a trade and enthusiastic DIY’ers.

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VitrA launches the Voyage collection by award-winning designer Arik Levy Leading bathroom brand VitrA introduces the Voyage collection, a collaboration with the award-winning multi-disciplinary artist and designer Arik Levy.

Inspired by his time living and working in Japan, Arik Levy worked closely with VitrA’s in-house design team to create a bathroom collection that allows both mind and body to relax. He comments: “Taking time for ourselves in the bathroom each day can be extremely purifying. Our daily habits are deeprooted, but I hope that the Voyage collection will help us to indulge ourselves and make time to enjoy our daily rituals”.

With more than 130 products available in the range, Voyage is one of VitrA’s most extensive collections to date, offering endless possibilities for customisation.

The vast number of furniture and sanitaryware pieces can be individually tailored using the extensive range of colour, material and size options, and by taking advantage of the variety of horizonal and vertical units and wall panels to create the ideal layout to suit any bathroom space or style.

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can be positioned anywhere in the room to suit individual needs.

Coordinating accessories including a heated towel rail and a toilet roll and brush holder is also available to complete the look.

Voyage bathroom furniture is available in five different dual colour finishes, including flamed grey and natural oak, planked sand and stone grey, and flamed grey and forest green.

Cast from hygienic and easy-to-clean ceramic, the Voyage collection includes a range of countertop and wallhung washbasin units which offer a convenient combination of wet, dry and semi-wet areas, blurring the lines between a traditional bowl and a vanity unit.

This collaboration is the latest in VitrA’s long-standing programme of working with world-renowned designers to create distinctive and modern bathroom collections.

Arik Levy joins a group of designers such as Ross Lovegrove, Sebastian Conran, Terri Pecora, and most recently, Claudio Bellini, each of whom has worked closely with VitrA’s in-house team to create bathrooms that reflect their own vision and aesthetic style.

Levent Giray, Managing Director of VitrA UK, comments: “The Voyage collection highlights the importance of taking time to practice self-care on a daily basis and we are delighted to see it in production. Arik Levy worked closely with our in-house design team to ensure that his vision was expertly manufactured and engineered to be as versatile as possible, ensuring maximum convenience and choice for our customers.”

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Clean heat to spur low carbon jobs growth by 2030 A large percentage of lower carbon employment opportunities expected to emerge by the end of the decade will require individuals skilled in supporting green heat and power, says new research A majority of the low-carbon jobs available in the UK by 2030 are expected to involve providing cleaner electricity and heat, a new report has found.

Research compiled by Ecuity Consulting for the Local Government Association (LGA) has considered the likely employments impacts of the emergence of a number of low carbon industries. These professions are seen as being central to support the government’s ambition to have fully eliminated or offset national carbon emissions by 2050.

The research considered the jobs likely to be created in the fields of low carbon heating, which will focus on areas such heat networks, Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems as well as installing technologies able to run on renewable energy. It has also factored in the likely skill requirements needed to sufficiently address demand for these systems and services.

An anticipated reliance on alternative fuels such as bioenergy and hydrogen, and increased development of energy efficient products that includes insulation and monitoring and control solutions are also covered in the report.

In England alone, efforts to move towards the government’s 2050 net-zero target are anticipated to see 690,000 low-carbon economy jobs exist by 2030. The figure is expected to rise to 1.18 million by 2050.

Ecuity estimates that 46 per cent of these low carbon jobs by 2030 will be based around the supply of clean electricity and low-carbon heat technologies, such as providing heat pumps to homes and businesses.

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introduce energy efficiency solutions such as insulation and controls, the report added.

A “diverse” range of skills will be required to fill these potential employment opportunities, according to the research. Feedback from experts in the report identified immediate skills gaps in low carbon heat and power sectors.

Another key finding of the research was the leading role local councils were looking to play to support net-zero transformation, particularly around funding for skills projects that can address local needs for new jobs. One such solution cited in the report would be the development of a pipeline of skilled individuals on a local level to fulfil lower carbon employment.

Ecuity consulting added, “Councils and combined authorities could be supported to coordinate local education providers and businesses to bridge gaps in NVQ-related skills so that the workforce is equipped to meet emerging demand.”

Robert Honeyman, economic analysis head with the consultancy group, said that a wide array of new technologies and workers would be needed for any viable national net-zero strategy.

Mr Honeyman said that the shift to a low-carbon economy has been identified by researchers and economists as providing a clear route for economic recovery from Covid-19.

He said, “Local authorities can play an important role in identifying, allocating funding and supporting collaboration between local low carbon employers, education providers and the labour force.”

“Through the implementation of ambitious reskilling schemes and emission reductions targets, local governments stand to gain not only by reducing their own carbon emissions, but also as promoters of strategic industries within their region and leaders within the net zero transition.”

Cllr Sir Richard Leese, Chair of the LGA’s City Regions Board, said that a demand for ‘green jobs’ would “sky-rocket” in number towards 2050.

He said that such a shift in the labour market would see local government having to play a vital role - based on each authority’s local knowledge and expertise - to fill these positions.

He said “Localising and devolving skills investment, back to work support and any job guarantee will be critical to ensuring everyone benefits from new local jobs, including these one million new low carbon jobs.”

“To help meet national climate change targets and capitalise on the green jobs revolution, councils need to be given long-term funding, devolved powers and easier access to complex government funding pots to help realise the government’s target of being carbon neutral by 2050.”

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Panasonic Aquarea Cascade Provides Control for up to 10 Air Source Heat Pumps • Designed for small hotels, supermarkets, restaurants etc, for central heating projects • Large, easy to use touch screen display • Built in MODBUS IP for remote access for off-site management Premises across the world require efficient heating and cooling systems with the capability for remote monitoring, control and maintenance in a variety of applications. For Panasonic systems, Aquarea Cascade Control is a highly integrated interface which allows for establishments such as supermarkets, hospitals, care homes and hotels to control up to ten Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps to deliver and remotely manage the demands for energy-efficient heating and cooling across their organisations.

Panasonic’s Aquarea Cascade Control (PAW-A2W-CMH) has a large, easy to use touch screen display and provides control for up to 10 Aquarea airto-water heat pumps, connected at any one time, to run simultaneously or in cascade mode and creating a system with capacity up to 160kW. The Aquarea Cascade Controller can also connect to solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and 3 way valves for cooling, ideally suited for commercial and hospitality applications with additional means of energy sourcing which require specific solutions or programmes, yet can all be managed using one device.

With its own built in MODBUS IP, the Aquarea Cascade Controller integrates with the building’s BMS communication and can have up to 3 M-BUS devices connected for a smarter way to manage heating, cooling, and domestic hot water (DHW). Logging, analysing, optimising and controlling energy, as well as processing data, can all be accessed via the single control interface. Remote access for off-site management at any time of the day could not be easier, helping to prevent any disruption to the building’s inhabitants and allowing business to continue as usual by connecting the control to BMS. For many projects: energy, cost, and time efficiency is key to creating

a more sustainable building and reducing heating and cooling costs.

Cascade Control is being increasingly utilised across many sectors to make use of parallel-connected heat pumps and the benefit of remote access for management and maintenance resulting in multiple savings. An example is a recent project in the UK – a healthcare facility where six highly efficient Panasonic Aquarea H Series T-Cap 16kW Air to Water heat pumps, along with a Panasonic Cascade Controller, have been installed to provide underfloor heating to 2022m2 of floor space

within the building. This brand new €10m modern facility houses 15 in-patient rooms with en-suite facilities for those with life limiting conditions, several treatment rooms for out-patient clinics and multidisciplinary specialist services.

The Care Home is benefitting from the Aquarea Cascade Control which modulates the air source heat pumps to meet demand and further save on energy usage.

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Panasonic Expands Voice Control Language Availability for its Air Conditioners • Compatible with Amazon Alexa[1] and Google Assistant[2] • Now available in additional European languages • Comfort control for your smart home Panasonic Heating and Cooling works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control of your connected devices.

Customers may now control compatible Panasonic domestic air-conditioners and commercial PACi systems by voice[3] in a range of additional European languages, to further provide simple and convenient control.

Voice control is now available for domestic air-conditioners in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German[4] on both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, with the additional languages of Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian for Google Assistant.

The voice control functionality for Panasonic solutions offers a wide range of benefits for both the commercial and residential markets. developer-update.co.uk

For example, homeowners who are used to controlling their lighting and audio with their voice can also include preferences for their Panasonic air conditioning system to create the complete desired environment.

Once paired with a Panasonic airconditioning unit via the Comfort Cloud app, homeowners can use Google Assistant[5] or Amazon Alexa for simple voice-controlled tasks such as on/off, operating modes, checking operating status or temperature settings with a simple voice command “Alexa, set the living room air conditioner to 25°C” or “Hey Google, how cold is the living room air conditioner?”.

Thanks to Panasonic product compatibility with voice assistants, users can also add air conditioning to their routine of assistants. For the commercial sector, voice control

is compatible with Panasonic PACi solutions. From June 2020 users can easily pre-determine working environments to provide the most suitable climate throughout the day for maximum comfort in an additional range of languages. For example, settings on the Comfort Cloud app such as temperature can be activated by voice command in a variety of languages to pre-cool a store before customers arrive. This service can be easily administered by any worker via Amazon Alexa, or by inviting them to join via the Google Home app.

For fast, convenient and hands-free control, link your Comfort Cloud app with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to help save time and provide ease and comfort.

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Leading HVAC industry figure predicts resurged IAQ interest in response to Covid19 The former CEO of Worcester Bosch, Richards Soper CBE, is predicting a renewed interest in indoor air quality amongst homeowners, residents and developers.

According to Soper, who is supporting the launch of Unico Systems’ small duct heating, cooling and ventilation into the UK, now is the time for installers to explore new technologies and to be a lot more vocal about indoor air quality to those outside of the industry.

Soper said: “We’re all spending much more time at home due to Covid19 and having had some incredibly hot days in Spring people are already looking towards yet another record Summer and considering how to improve conditions in the home. Both air conditioning and filtration are common in cars, but with the ban on non-essential travel in effect even this has been out of bounds for most of us.

“With the UK set to get even hotter over the coming years demand for the type of climate control and filtration currently only found in cars is only going to increase.”

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James Dyson, whose company has undertaken a major online television advertising campaign promoting its plug-in air purifiers.

Soper continued: “There are HVAC options out there that are both cost-comparative, more effective and a lot quieter than traditional split systems and the latest plugin options.”

Another driver of increased demand for improved indoor air quality is its ability to combat illness and allergen causing bacteria and microbes.

Soper commented: “We now have systems that can provide year-round ventilation, an increasing necessity in air-tight homes, which according to a report last year saw 3.5 times the levels of indoor air pollution compared to outdoor[i]. Coupled with additional filtration and electric air cleaners homeowners and developers have the opportunity to kill and remove disease and allergen inducing bugs and microbes in the home.”

One installer who has already seen demand for HVAC solutions in response to health concerns is David Jackson, owner of Response Mechanical Services. Jackson said: “We’re predicting that health and wellbeing will be an increasing driver for installs in the coming months and years. Even before coronavirus we were seeing demand for improved air quality, particularly in offices which are often subject to annual flu and cold outbreaks, as well as in homes with families looking to reduce the impact of long-term health conditions such as multiple sclerosis and asthma.”

Soper concluded: “IAQ will be an integral part of making the places we work and live safer in a post Coronavirus world. Understanding and being vocal about the types of HVAC technologies that can help improve indoor environments is key.”

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Heating & Ventilation 17 To alleviate the very real problems of noise, keeping sound and air pollution outside, Vectaire has three new models in its vertical whole house heat recovery range.

The Midi, Maxi and Maxi Plus are now available with integral acoustic attenuation - lined with superior sound deadening materials for really low sound levels and tested by BRE. Sound pressure levels are down to <5.0, <5.0 and 6.9 dBA respectively.

They are easy to install – nothing extra is required other than the unit itself – they are the quietest, lightest and smallest on the market. Efficiency, performance and economy remain the same as the standard models.

“BY-AT” models incorporate summer bypass and frost protection, and commissioning is via an integral LCD. Windows can be kept firmly closed while these MVHRs provide energy efficient ventilation and a comfortable environment. Products are SAP PCDB Listed and manufactured in our own factory in the UK to ISO 9001.

Vectaire offers a design service ensuring units are installed in the best possible way to provide efficient, effective, low energy and very economic ventilation. Vectaire can also organise installation, commissioning and maintenance of these products and can supply all necessary accessories.

All Vectaire’s residential ventilation is detailed in the latest Low Energy Catalogue.

You can have it all with Speedheat Creating an airy, open space for living calls for clean lines and minimum fuss – but you also need to keep cosy.

Speedheat electric underfloor heating can help to achieve it all. Installed with minimum disruption and no noticeable build up in floor height, Speedheat’s system is invisible under your choice of final floor finish. It is ideal for new build, renovation and redesign projects and comes complete with state of the art, unobtrusive controls. Speedheat spells the end to ugly radiators or trailing cables, with nothing to spoil the view. info@speedheat.co.uk

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Nearly CO2-free heating for 90 households • The showcase for social, digital & connected, green & sustainable living has commenced in Central Europe • Panasonic’s global Smart Cities portfolio extended with this European Lighthouse project • In place to continue surpassing competition regarding market growth in the “Residential Energy Saving Equipment”

Panasonic is proud to announce the start of its innovative, CO2-saving energy solution for the smart city project, Future Living® Berlin. The urban beacon is an important project in the company’s wider smart cities portfolio, which contribute to its focus on the decarbonization of society.

double-digit sales growth in the air to water heat pump business for the last 10 years. The company has also committed in 2019 to grow the “Residential Energy Saving Equipment” business multiple times over by 2025.

The installation in Berlin combines both green & sustainable and digital & connected living. It is realised through the installation of smart energy solutions including Panasonic’s highly efficient air to water heat pumps, photovoltaic (PV) panels and storage batteries integrated into an intelligent and efficient energy management system.

For Panasonic, Future Living® Berlin is a fundamentally important experiment in building cutting-edge energy solutions. The project marks a milestone in achieving the goals set in the strategy.

Junichi Suzuki, Chairman and CEO of Panasonic Europe B.V comments, ‘We bring to the project over 60 years of heating and cooling expertise alongside decades in PV and battery solutions, and a passion for innovations that will shape the future for generations to come. ‘ Panasonic has achieved strong sales growth in the relevant Energy business areas in Europe, e.g. developer-update.co.uk

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Panasonic’s energy experts and software engineers of its R&D Centre in Europe have developed an intelligent energy management solution to optimize the use of energy and couple electricity with the heating sector. The smart control combines heat pumps together with other efficient, green Panasonic technologies, such as PV panels. The technologies have been integrated into an efficient energy saving solution not only controlled, but also constantly optimised by Panasonic’s intelligent energy management solution.

Ralf Becker, Project Leader Energy Group, Panasonic R&D Centre Europe explains, ‘The solution is a world’ first, developed as a joint-venture with leading research institutions for decentralized energy management. In simulations together with university test labs we achieved an improvement of used energy by up to 15%.‘ A Beacon for Sustainable Living The core energy component of the Future Living Berlin green & sustainable goal is the installed Panasonic’s air to water heat pump product line-up, ‘Aquarea’. A highly energy efficient technology, they run almost carbon-free when powered by the renewable energy provided by the 600 Panasonic HIT panels, which supply a capacity of 195kWp. On account of the patented

silicone technology, the Panasonic photovoltaic system is 10% more efficient than conventional modules.

Furthermore Panasonic’s HIT technology achieves a significantly better performance in hot environments because of its superior temperature coefficient – an essential advantage in coping with the climate change.

Utilising the renewable energy, the air to water system is used for space heating and warm water generation. For increased performance, the heat pumps include a cloud-based connectivity feature for installers called Aquarea Service Cloud which makes them even more reliable. It saves further

CO2 emissions as maintenance visits can be organized much more efficiently and partly even conducted remotely.

These energy solutions are brought together under a Aquarea Smart Cloud, which allows end-users to monitor their power usage and manage temperature settings accordingly. This results in increased efficiency and comfort while enjoying transparency of their consumption.

To achieve further sustainable and green objectives, residents are part of a wider ecological environment which offers green car sharing, shared washing machines, and Panasonic energy solutions

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Connected comfortability

The digital & connected goal of Future Living Berlin starts within the residential apartments. The equipment follows the idea of being smart and connected with Panasonic TVs and smart speakers being part of an overall IoT infrastructure, which includes an apartment manager as the central hub.

Digital & connected solutions are further extended to include wider security, safety, and smart building solutions that enhance the overall comfortability of residents.

Suzuki continues, ‘Future Living® Berlin is a future Way of Living – of how we may live tomorrow with a focus on social, digital & connected, and green & sustainable living.’

Panasonic is partnering in the smart city project with GSW Sigmaringen, the building-owner of Future Living® Berlin. www.panasonic.com/global

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Flooded vets need lift replacement Valley Vets, based in Gwaelod y Garth in South Wales is a state-of-the-art, hightech facility providing animal care with ten consulting rooms and six operating theatres, plus hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and two x-ray suites.

They already had an existing platform lift, but during the recent heavy rainfall, unfortunately the building flooded, leaving the lift unit under 3 feet of water.

After a visit from the insurers, the loss adjusters agreed to have the existing platform lift removed and replaced with the Optimum 100s from Ability Lifts.

Travelling between two floors, and with a lifting capacity of 410 kilogrammes, the Optimum 100s was a perfect fit. As well as a compact footprint, and being self contained, the lift has a one touch call button on each landing and a generous standard platform size of 1100mm wide x 1480mm deep.

The removal and disposal of the old lift was completed on Monday, whilst installation of the new lift was completed within just one and half days and handed over fully completed on Thursday of the same week to a very happy client.

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

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

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NEW ‘POCKET DOOR’ ADDED TO BRIO RANGE OF SLIDING DOOR HARDWARE briouk.com

Brio has extended its established range of sliding door hardware with the new Brio Pocket Slide 80. Hidden from view once installed, the universally sized pocket door kit offers a flexible, simple-to-install solution for installers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), while reducing cost and valuable inventory space for architectural ironmongers (AIs) and builders merchants.

As the only universal fitting kit, the Brio Pocket Slide 80 can cover installation widths ranging from 600 to 1000mm. Simple, efficient and customisable, the kit is easy to assemble and can be fit by a single installer – reducing time, inventory and labour costs for those working on new build projects and extensions.

Included in the pack is an adjustable stopper, forward and back spacer, a stylish black anodised track and wheels with narrow channels for a stable slide of the door. With a quality multilayer wooden beam, the Brio Pocket Slide 80 also absorbs vibrations and noise, making it the perfect fit for en-suite bathrooms.

David Newton, general manager at Brio UK comments: “The pocket door market is one of the largest door hardware markets in the UK, so it’s only logical for us to add this timeless and sleek product to our growing product portfolio.

“Designed with ease of use and practicality in mind, the biggest advantage of the Brio pocket door kit is its universal size. As a ‘one-size-fitsall’ product, it removes the headache of choosing the right-sized solution for a project – making the installation process even easier for installers, building contractors and OEMs. The customisable size also reduces the need for AIs and builders merchants to stock various sizes, helping decrease cost and extend inventory space.”

video has been produced to assist with the installation of the product, which users can view online.

Brio, part of the Allegion family of brands, is an acknowledged global leader in the sliding and folding door industry. For more details on Brio sliding and folding door hardware, visit the website: briouk.com

The Brio Pocket Slide 80 is a certified product and has been put through 100,000 slide cycles as per EN 1527, giving users the peace of mind that this is a sliding door made to last.

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How to successfully add value to a home Home improvement updates that provide a return on investment In the UK, first time buyers typically save for eight years for a deposit to buy a home. While most buyers choose a home that accommodates their current lifestyle, considering its potential resale value is also important. However, with complete home renovation being a costly project, which home improvements will provide a significant return on investment? Here, Nick Cowley, managing director at leading window and door manufacturer Euramax, explains how to add value to a property.

People who are interested in renovating a property often fit into one of two categories: homeowners who have already lived in the home for a long time with resulting wear and tear, or buyers purchasing a neglected home for a cheaper price. In either of these circumstances, it’s important to weigh up which home improvements will yield the most transformative result and resale value.

Extensions, conversions and renovations Adding an extension is likely the most expensive home improvement project, but could also yield the most profit. In fact, a survey conducted

by Zopa, of 1,550 UK homeowners who had recently taken out a home improvement loan, found that extensions generated the most profit, generating an average of £17,090. The extensions that add the most value are those that add an extra bedroom or bathroom to the home, raising its occupancy potential.

If outdoor space is limited, or the homeowner desires a simpler project, loft conversions can have a similar effect. In fact, Nationwide found that, whether through an extension or loft conversion, adding a double bedroom and bathroom can add 20 per cent to the value of a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house.

However, significant results can also be achieved through room renovations. Most real estate experts agree that if you are going to renovate one room, make it the kitchen.

According to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), 65 per cent of homeowners renovate their kitchen before selling.

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atmosphere is a must. Renovating a kitchen can increase the value of a home by around five to ten per cent.

Windows and doors Updating the interior of a home is important, but it must be emphasised that the face of the building determines the buyer’s first impression.

According to research conducted by Strutt & Parker, 76 per cent of property purchasers surveyed agreed that first impressions are everything when they visit a property.

The best way to improve the exterior appearance of a house is to update windows and doors. Not only is this a quick way to get a substantial transformation, but there are lots of different design options available, from the frame material and its colour, to the style of glass.

The improved appearance will add value to the home, and this will be enhanced by the functional benefits. With many buyers looking for environmentally friendly features, upgrading to efficient, double glazed windows will add further value to the home. In fact, Zopa’s home improvement survey found upgrading windows and doors provided a 23 per cent return on investment.

With over 65 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry, Euramax is the UK leading supplier of PVCu windows, doors and composite doors. All frames are available in white, Chartwell green, golden oak and grey, with Georgian bar and frosted glass styles also offered. Furthermore, all products are quick and easy to install, rated A for efficiency and come with a ten-year guarantee. If standard sizes aren’t suitable, Euramax offers a bespoke service at trade prices to ensure a perfect fit.

Buying a home is the largest investment many of us will make in our lives. This is why it’s especially important that we invest in a way that delivers the most value and ensures that our time and money is well spent. Adding extra rooms, renovating the kitchen and upgrading windows and doors can significantly increase the value of a house — transforming a fixerupper into hot property.

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ONE LESS EMERGENCY AT KING GEORGE HOSPITAL, THANKS TO LANGLEY WATERPROOFING SYSTEMS The roofs at King George Hospital had become in urgent need of repair and posed a risk for leaks.

Serving over 750,000 patients as part of the Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust, it was critical for this to be addressed.

Waterproofing expert, Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd worked closely with the Estates and Facilities Department, recommending a solution that was durable and cost-effective whilst overcoming the challenges of working on a busy, operational hospital site.

Following a successful tender process, Langley’s fully self-adhesive SA-20 Flame Free System was specified.

Part of the Langley Safe2Torch commitment, this reinforced bituminous membrane system is ideal for projects where a flame-free application is required. No gas torches are required for any of the component layers, which can be installed entirely with self-adhesive technology or heat activated with a flameless heat gun. What’s more, the revolutionary product carries a 20-year independently insurance-backed guarantee for design, materials and workmanship - particularly pertinent where budgets are stretched and scrutinised.

Work at King George Hospital was carried out by Langley’s Approved Contractor, Inspire Contract Services Ltd. Managing Director, Gary Slawson was involved throughout the project.

He commented: “It was a pleasure to work with Langley on this project to help rejuvenate the appearance and performance of an important local hospital. A significant part of the works was ensuring minimal disruption occurred at the active hospital. Therefore, a solution that was quick and simple to install was critical to meet the client’s programme deadline, so we worked with Langley to recommend a system that could meet this, as well as every other aspect of the brief.

Speaking on the project, Regional Manager at Langley Waterproofing Systems, Paul Connolly commented: “Health and safety is a key priority

especially on this project due to working in close proximity to hospital staff, patients and visitors, so much of this project hinged on an ability to provide a system that could be installed without the need for flame application.

Fortunately, our self-adhesive bituminous membrane system is flame free and doesn’t require a hot works license to use.”

Speaking on the decision to choose Langley, Steve Last, Director of Estates and Facilities at King George Hospital commented: “In the current NHS climate, there is limited capital funding available, so repairs need to be reliable, long-term and cost-effective.

We considered a number of providers, but Langley stood out with a solution that met the brief in all aspects and more.

“The tender initially focussed on just one roof, but we were so impressed with the solution and approach, that we extended Langley’s scope across the rest of the hospital’s roofs. We are pleased to report that the installation went very smoothly and has made the building watertight, which has made a significant impact in providing better working conditions for our staff and a comfortable and safe environment for our patients and visitors.”

create funds that would make the NHS estate fit for the future. For trusts that are afforded grants or receive funding, there is a need for hospital and healthcare facilities to find repair and refurbishment solutions that provide high-quality results, with minimal disruption.

“By working closely with a waterproofing expert such as Langley, hospitals can be sure they are making a sound investment and their asset guaranteed for years to come.”

Whether your building estate is healthcare, housing, commercial or education, you can book a roof condition survey, please call Cassey Smith, Business Development Co-ordinator on 01327 704778 or email her on c.smith@langley.co.uk To understand more about flat roof refurbishment and mitigating fire risk, Langley have a range of CPD seminars that are free and delivered online, to book fill in the form on the left or visit www.langley.co.uk/ CPD-Presentations/

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GREY TO GREEN Green roofs are an important part of a sustainable future helping address environmental pressures.

Eco Green Roofs Ltd helps clients across the UK make an impact with the provision of a bespoke sustainable solution. Providing a complete end-to-end service; from design and supply to installation, maintenance and after care.

Optimising the roofs on buildings as opportunities, Eco Green Roofs create sustainable ecological environments whilst delivering the benefits of a sustainable green roof across the commercial, education, healthcare and housing sectors.

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NHBC reveals the UK’s best housebuilders as Pride in the Job celebrates its 40th anniversary NHBC, the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider, is delighted to announce this year’s winners of its flagship Pride in the Job Awards which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The competition is dedicated to recognising site managers who achieve the very highest standards in house building.

From a field of more than 11,000, 450 UK site managers have won a Quality Award in the first round of NHBC’s Pride in the Job Awards 2020, representing the top 4% of those who entered. Being selected as one of the UK’s top site managers is a testament to their commitment to delivering quality homes for their customers.

Pride in the Job is the most highly regarded competition in the house-building industry. Judging for the Awards is rigorous, the current competition began in July 2019, with each site manager assessed across six key areas: consistency, attention to detail, leadership, interpretation of drawings and specifications, technical expertise, and health and safety.

Over four decades, Pride in the Job has been at the heart of NHBC’s core purpose to support the delivery of highquality homes. By recognising the very best site managers across the UK, showcasing best practice and rewarding excellence, the competition celebrates the vital role that site managers play in ensuring new homes are delivered

on time, on safe sites and to exacting construction quality standards.

Recent NHBC research has revealed a direct link between homeowner satisfaction on Pride in the Job awardwinning sites compared to non award-winning sites.

The Home Builders Federation Customer Satisfaction Survey results from 2015 to 2019 show that over 92% of homeowners on winning sites would recommend their builder, compared with 85% on non award-winning sites.

This increases to 95% on regional award-winning sites.

Subject to our team of judges being able to visit sites over the next two months, the Quality Award winners will now go on to compete for Seal of Excellence and Regional Awards that are planned to be announced at a series of virtual events in the autumn, with the Supreme Award winners unveiled in January 2021.

Commenting on the Awards, NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: “Pride in the Job has been pivotal in improving the quality of new homes so it’s fantastic to be able to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Despite the numerous challenges the industry has faced in recent times, the very best site managers of 2020 have kept their focus on delivering high quality new homes for their customers.

“At NHBC we are very proud of Pride in the Job, what it stands for and the impact it has had and continues to have across the sector.

“As our new research shows, it’s no surprise that Pride in the Job winning sites have higher levels of homeowner satisfaction as these homes are without doubt among the best the country has to offer.

“Congratulations to all the 2020 Quality Award winners – be proud of your incredible achievements!”

For the full list of winners please visit click here

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Get the coverage you need with the new JSP Helmet Mounted Cough Guard With Construction companies back to work and social distancing measures in place, JSP have developed the new Helmet Mounted Cough Guard, an easy to fit screen which provides an extra layer of secondary protection against droplets and aerosols.

It will reduce the likelihood of any exhaled airborne droplets directly contacting the wearer’s face and discourage the wearer from touching their eyes and face.

It is the only verified cough guard designed to fit both micro peak and standard peak helmet variants of the JSP Evolution® range of Safety Helmets. It is the ideal system to aid social distancing on site and will help protect the wearer, if an unavoidable two-person task is required in a restricted area.

The JSP Cough Guard fits easily to the EVOLite®, EVO®2, EVO®3, EVO®4, EVO®5 and leaves the helmet accessory slots free for users to fit the JSP Sonis® range of helmet-mounted ear defenders. It is also compatible with the JSP range of respiratory products.

Please note this product is not PPE as defined by the EU PPE Regulation 2016/425 and does not meet the requirements of EN166 (including splash protection or impact protection) and must be worn with primary safety eyewear or goggles. Please do not hesitate to contact JSP if you have any technical queries or would like any advice on Respiratory Protection for sites.

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Petzl Helmets, Choosing Excellence Essential for working at height, helmets provide efficient and effective impact protection in the event of a fall or from a falling object.

For Petzl, head protection represents more than simply wearing a helmet. We work tirelessly so that professionals have comfortable helmets that fit well and address the needs of all professionals in any situation. Our VERTEX and STRATO

range of helmets are also available in vented or hi-viz versions.

When you have to wear a helmet all day long, perfect comfort and head fit are essential. This is why our professional helmets all feature the CENTERFIT headband adjustment system for perfect centering, and the FLIP&FIT system that immediately positions the headband in a low position for a secure fit. In addition, the headband folds into the shell for easy storage and transport.

Professionals who work at height or on the ground understand that head protection goes well beyond simply wearing a helmet. This is why Petzl has developed a full line of modular accessories for you to customize your helmet for the specific needs of the

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These accessories are now compatible with all VERTEX and STRATO helmets (VENT, HI-VIZ…) and take just a few seconds to install.

With the DUAL chinstrap feature, Petzl goes a step further: the clip has two positions for two different uses, allowing workers to modify chinstrap resistance according to the needs of each work environment: work at height (EN 12492) and on the ground (EN 397).

More information and advice on Petzl helmets can be found here.

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Snickers LITEWork Working Clothes for the Summer The innovative new quickdrying fabrics in this lightweight workwear make them a must for the summer months.

A change of season means a change of focus on what you wear on site. That’s why Snickers NEW LITEWork clothing can help you keep your cool when you’re working in sunny, warm and humid environments.

The ergonomic, body-mapping Trousers, Shirts, Shorts, mid-layer Jackets and Windproofers have all the comfort and functionality of other Snickers Workwear stretch garments but give extra freedom of movement on site. developer-update.co.uk

Just like high performance sportswear, they are super-light, quick-drying garments – with ventilation and moisture transport features - that keep you looking smart and feeling cool wherever you are on site in warm weather.

After all, keeping a balanced work temperature is not just about staying cool it’s a matter of your wellbeing and job safety.

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