Refurb & Developer Update - February 2021

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Braving the Storms With Winter fast approaching the weather has undoubtedly already taken a turn for the worse. After basking in days of sunshine we are now heading for wet and rainy days as the British weather sets in, and issues will, no doubt, start to arise with poorly maintained roofs.

Weather conditions can be harsh on exterior structures, and changes from hot to cold temperatures make their mark on coatings and coverings exposed to the climates and UV radiation throughout the year. Cracking, peeling, blistering, thermal stress, surface erosion of protective roofing membranes are all common problems related to weathering which ultimately results in installation failures and subsequent expensive leaks and structural damages to repair or put right.

Ideally it is best to prevent these problems arising by first considering the design of the roof and choice of materials. The roof membrane or compounds chosen should reflect the characteristics and purpose of the building and ultimately avoid the roof to fail prematurely through wrongly specified products.

Using materials that are not intended for application on specific roof types can also result in permanent damage to the roof. In fact, you can make a small problem worse through an improper repair with the wrong choice of product.

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and maintenance projects which provide immediate and safe waterproofing solutions. Products that have been designed and manufactured for the job in hand.

Available in an array of sizes the Roofing portfolio encompasses waterproofing compounds, high performance solar reflective solutions, all weather roof compounds, primers, felt adhesive, self-adhesive flashing tapes, DPC, chipping solution, and tanking membranes.

All high quality, UK manufactured products with tried and tested formulations that have been used in the industry for nearly 2 decades. All ready to use from the tins and requiring no heavy heating equipment to apply, the range is simple but effective.

In addition to the bitumen products, Sealacryl, our fibrereinforced acrylic waterproofing roof coating, is designed to prevent the ingress of water. For renovation of all types of roof structure it provides instant waterproof protection of flat and pitched roofs. Available in 3 colours, it bridges small gaps and cracks, has superb solar reflectivity, and remains fully flexible.

Primerless adhesion for the repair and refurbishment of industrial and domestic roofs. It can also be applied in wet conditions so it doesn’t mean rain stops play!

Patination Oil is also one of our roofing stable mates. A white spirit based liquid that can be used to coat newly laid or cleaned lead. A layer of oil helps protect the lead from the elements and prevents carbonate formation (white staining) on the surface and surrounding brickwork. Once treated it leaves the newly laid

lead with a professional, clean, metallic finish. Used in conjunction with our Flash-Mate Lead Sealant we’ve got it covered from all angles!

Continuous research and development enables us to extend the diverse portfolio of products manufactured at our West Yorkshire base. As on going development identifies new and improved formulations we have also now launched the next generation 100% waterproofing barrier. Seal It Liquid Membrane one coat roof seal is an easy to apply barrier offering a modern alternative to traditional GRP, PU, and bitumen roof coatings.

Highly reflective, solvent-free and non-flammable it is formulated for professional roofing installations without the need for special application training. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with a primer, reinforcement mat and edging and trimming sealer in more demanding situations. Altogether the system delivers a high performance, watertight, and extremely durable barrier coating for all existing roof substrates which is guaranteed for 25 years.

Creating an impermeable seal to repel water damage and provide resistance to degradation from natural weathering like rain, snow and sunlight. This product remains permanently flexible once cured and will not harden or soften even under extremes of weather, temperature, UV radiation and external chemical attack and will not crack or tear through thermal expansion of the structure it is covering. It also has excellent resistance to ageing, ultra-violet attack and discolouration. Supplied in 5 and 20L tins and available in grey and white.

Launching this month, we have developed Seal It Accelerator which means roofing work can still carry on even when the weather is against you. A gel-like additive, that once mixed with the Seal It Liquid Membrane, accelerates the curing process allowing for installations to be carried out at temperatures below 5oC and permits work to be performed down to an impressive minus 20oC. The gel is simply added into the membrane and, once mixed, helps to facilitate full cure at normal speed, on average 1mm per 24hrs. Supplied in 1L plastic bottles for easy dosing, the additive requires no special applicators.

This is a simple system in every way that is a costeffective alternative to traditional roof coverings.

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BoKlok UK & VIVID create new modular housing joint venture BoKlok UK, the sustainable, quality low-cost home provider, jointly owned

by Skanska and IKEA, and leading affordable housing provider, VIVID, have announced a new innovative joint venture to deliver modular homes. The two organisations are coming together to deliver new modular homes at pace and introduce a place-making concept that integrates communities and provides sustainable quality for both owner occupiers and affordable tenures.

BoKlok and VIVID are working collaboratively to deliver 300 new modular homes per year on sites throughout Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire and West Sussex. The five-year agreement will see a joint approach to land, planning and the delivery of new modular homes which have achieved outstanding recognition in the Nordics.

VIVID has a wealth of regeneration experience and a desire to build long term sustainable homes and communities. VIVID will be building 17,000 new homes over the next 10 years and this partnership will be key to maintaining VIVID’s continued growth.

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and deliver more homes to address the housing shortage. Homes built through the partnership will be available in a mixture of tenures, including affordable housing, to ensure accessibility for all. Together they aim to deliver over 1,000 new homes over the next five years.

As well as implementing off-site precision engineered homes, BoKlok will use its sustainable technologies to reduce energy bills and provide people with opportunities to enjoy the local environment through a joint approach to place-making and community enrichment.

Graeme Culliton, BoKlok UK Managing Director and Country Manager said, “This is an exciting opportunity for both BoKlok and VIVID.We share the same values and determination to bring more sustainability to the UK housing market.

“Working together allows us to accelerate our housing concept and build on the foundations we have already made in the south west region.”

Mark Perry, Chief Executive at VIVID said, “We’re delighted to announce we’re working with BoKlok on this first of its kind partnership with a housing association, having admired its innovative developments, building both sustainable and high-quality homes.

“VIVID and BoKlok have a common vision and are aligned in our forwardthinking approach, to build more homes across a range of tenures, using the latest approach in modular construction. BoKlok is also the right partner for us with our drive to net-zero carbon.”

BoKlok and VIVID site development work will begin this year.

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As the sun rises in 2021, we can reflect on some of the positive changes that the previous year has brought to our lives, one of which is an appreciation of the local independent business, within our community, that has always been there, but we haven’t always supported. However, we have now realised that they are competitively priced, friendly, and informative and often more flexible than their larger competitors willing to adopt new ways to transact and communicate with existing and new customers.

Many local independent shops whether it is the butcher in your village, greengrocer or the local pub have embraced additional business channels allowing customers to order, click and collect or have a home delivery. Thus, ensuring they continue to operate and are profitable during a challenging business year.

Restrictions have brought a new audience to online shopping and ecommerce, an audience who have previously not adopted to the digital age. On a practical level, this has meant that organisations have had to make sure their website content is simple and easy to use. In these changing and uncertain times, it has never been more important to understand your customers and your market.

Here at the IPG, we have been impressed with how several of our members have responded to the changing competitive landscape and have adopted the new modern selling channels, making their businesses available 24/7 which will help them in their determination to continue to grow their business in 2021 and beyond.

Our experienced IT Team have supported members throughout the last 12 months with website development and ecommerce solutions. But don’t take our word for it, here’s what Mike at one of our members, Croxley Plumbing Supplies said: “From my initial consultation with The IPG to my weekly emails and phone calls, getting onboard with e-commerce has been a big success. Sales have increased since going live, but what is also improved is my profile in the local area. The number of visitors to my website has grown significantly. Never as much as now has our relationship with The IPG felt so much like a team.”

Unlike 12 months ago some of our IPG members are now offering a click and collect service and their businesses are open 24/7 with their new effective online platforms.

This has meant they have reached brand new customers online and have experienced increased footfall to their locations. After so much negative news about retail in the last month it is reassuring that the independent merchants are adapting and expanding their service and delivery channels making sure they remain in our community for the foreseeable future. www.the-ipg.co.uk

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Cemex invests in “kit of parts” offsite housing firm Materials giant Cemex has invested in an offsite business it hopes will “revolutionise” the housing industry.

Cemex said: “It has become apparent that modular construction, in its current form, is not efficient. Although it does improve speed and quality of the build process, it needs to make significant improvements to solve the housing crisis.”

Cemex has now invested in London start-up Modulous which offers “a new construction approach based on a highly engineered kit-ofparts that enables the delivery of high-quality affordable homes at scale and pace.”

The software platform leverages artificial intelligence, generative design and 5D BIM modelling providing a fully integrated supply chain solution.

Cemex said: “By digitizing the entire materials supply chain management, Modulous reduces the time and cost overruns common in the construction process.

“By decentralizing operations this solution can scale rapidly as assembly of the modules is carried out by companies local to the final site.

The construction system is easy to assemble, converting the kit of parts into homes in hours instead of months.”

Modulous has already secured a large pipeline of projects across the UK and Europe and is currently preparing the delivery of a £6.5m residential scheme in London.

Mateo Zimermmann, head of Cemex Ventures investment in Modulous said: “By including Modulous in our portfolio, we offer the industry a unique offsite construction model.

“After several years of exploring how this segment is advancing, we placed our trust in this team that perfectly combines engineers, designers, and technological developers.

“The Modulous innovative approach enables the supply chain to deliver sustainable and high-quality homes, significantly reducing time and costs. This team is going to revolutionise the residential development industry.” developer-update.co.uk

Senior’s supply chain success Leading aluminium fenestration solutions provider Senior Architectural Systems has received a supply chain award from main contractor Morgan Sindall in recognition of the manufacturer’s commitment to offering a consistently high and reliable level of service and support.

Senior was named as the overall winner of the Morgan Sindall’s national ‘Supply Chain Family Member Award’ after enjoying success in the regional heats and beating off strong competition from several The creation of Slough Ice Arena saw Senior other companies Architectural Systems work alongside Morgan that also supply Sindall, GT3 Architects and Elite Aluminium Systems. construction materials to the main contractor.

The prestigious accolade recognises and rewards Senior’s positive work ethic, from early tender support to help with design and estimating, and offering practical assistance during the fabrication and installation stages. As a result of the two companies’ positive approach to partnering, Senior has gone on to supply its aluminium doors, windows and curtain wall systems to a number of Morgan Sindall contracts across the country, including Slough Ice Arena, Solent University Sports Complex in Southampton, Robert Mays School in Odiham, Hampshire, and the Manchester Co-Operative Academy.

Commenting on the award, Senior’s national specification manager Andrew Cooper said: “It is a real honour to have been recognised with a national award from one of our key clients and we are extremely proud of our positive working relationship with Morgan Sindall and the fantastic projects we have been involved with. Our mutual commitment to supply chain collaboration has brought numerous benefits to the contracts we have delivered and will hopefully continue to shape and strengthen our partnership for many more years to come.”

Following on from what has been an unsettling year and with more challenges ahead, nurturing relationships across its supply chain through early engagement and close collaboration is set to continue to remain a key focus for Senior. As a UK based manufacturer and with a number of in-house services, such as a state-of-the-art powder coating facility, which help to strengthen the company’s already comprehensive range of aluminium fenestration products, Senior’s regionally based team of architectural advisors and technical sales managers are on hand to provide detailed support to main contractors and architects as well as its established network of fabricators and installers, For more information, visit www.seniorarchitecturalsystems.co.uk

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NHBC Foundation reveals new report on the history and future of MMC An in-depth new NHBC Foundation report on how the role of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) has evolved within the house-building industry has just been released.

and advancements since the 19th century and how builders and developers can harness technological advances to respond to the increasing demand for new homes.

Prefabricated homes have been long-heralded as the future of house building; but if the arguments for homes to be manufactured like cars are so compelling, why is factory-built housing not more common?

In summary, NHBC’s Head of Standards, Innovation and Research, Richard Smith, said: “As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and come out of the EU, there is an opportunity to innovate. This new report looks at the best features of homes from the past to inform the homes of the future.

That’s the question ‘Modern methods of construction: building on experience’ examines, by scrutinising notable periods of transformation in the industry and exploring the elements of design, as well as the social and economic influences, that fuel change.

The report also looks at the history of non-traditional housing through a range of different technologies

“We really hope that ‘Modern methods of construction: building on experience’ will ultimately be an enabler of change for the industry.”

For more information and to download the report please visit: www.nhbc.co.uk/mmcreport

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Sto insulation solution achieves excellent marks on Cardiff school projects A trio of Welsh schools have received major upgrades to their thermal insulation thanks to an integrated package of products provided by Sto Ltd. Ysgol Glan Morfa, Howardian Primary School and Ysgol Hamadryad in Cardiff have all had the company’s StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system applied to significantly improve their thermal performance.

“We had originally considered a different solution which proved to be outside the budget,” says Nick Langley of Stride Treglown Architecture. “Sto were able to suggest an alternative which was less expensive but which had already been tried and tested on a previous school project in Swansea.

The practice had used Sto products previously so we were happy to consider their suggestion.”

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StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system features mineral fibre insulation boards and combines unrivalled fire protection and high thermal performance with excellent impact resistance, making it ideal for both new-build and refurbishment projects. It was installed using Sto-Rotofix Plus, a unique and easily adjustable spiral fixing which can accommodate any unevenness in the substrate to create a perfectly smooth outer finish.

“Using this system, we created a 20mm drained cavity between the insulation and substrate, thus optimizing the water management of the completed construction,” adds Andrew Lloyd of M&P Contractors Wales Ltd who oversaw the installation work. This also helped to create the correct building lines which were required for the walls.

“This was the first time we had used this solution from Sto, and with the training and support we received, all the products provided an integrated and reliable insulation solution.”

A layer of StoLevell DuoPlus mineral bonding and reinforcing mortar was applied to the insulation, which gives good adhesion and provides a durable, weatherresistant and vapour permeable base layer ready to receive the top coat.

StoSilco K silicone resin render was then added to provide a protective and decorative finish combining a high degree of water repellence and excellent water vapour permeability. The breathable yet highly water repellant properties of the StoSilco K render make it resistant to dirt build-up and help reduce the growth of algae and fungus. StoTherm Mineral incorporating StoSilco K finish is an ideal facade where rugged and reliable protection is required.

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How to create more space in your home: 10 Top Tips to Utilise Your Space Most Effectively For many people, the last 10 months have undoubtedly meant more time at home, as the UK (and the wider world) entered into lockdown, with restrictions placed on venturing out for anything other than essential errands or work.

Whilst it’s been a challenging time for everyone, for those with limited indoor space, there’s been an extra level of difficulty, as they’ve looked to adjust their home to accommodate work, family and even exercise!

Time at home can make you appreciate the four walls that provide you with safety and comfort, but it can also leave you with a sense of claustrophobia if you’re not correctly utilising the space. Your safe haven can start to feel like the walls are closing in, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Below, Simply Construction Group, one of London’s leading house extension construction specialists, has compiled a list of tips to help make the most of the space and land you do have; giving your home a new lease of life and you, new areas to create and enjoy. developer-update.co.uk

11 Think about lighting: Lighting can vastly improve the look and feel of a space. The higher the angle the light is coming in from, the more it improves the perception of space. If possible, roof windows and windows that reach to the ceiling are great for letting your home be magnified by light and creating an airier look and feel

Manipulate the purpose of rooms and make them multifunctional: Just because a room was designed to be a dining room, doesn’t mean it has to stay that way! Don’t be restricted by the rooms intended function; instead, look at it as just a space that can be manipulated and made multifunctional. Sectioning a room out can create dual purpose, for example a study can easily double up as a playroom for children; especially as the children are likely to use the room around normal working hours Create overlapping zones to give the illusion of more space: Usually homes have four zones: social zones; work zones, private zones and storage zones, but by combining zones, you can give the illusion of more space. Bringing the dining room into the kitchen will often create the impression of added space and could potentially free up another room to use in a different way

Convert dead space into storage: Homes are full of dead space and even if you’re restricted by a small layout, there’s hidden areas that can be used for additional storage.

Consider adding shelves to the area under the stairs, or even the airing cupboard. The eaves in loft conversions are brilliant for converting dead space into extra storage, as is the space either side of a chimney breast. Your landing could also be used as storage if you add shelving etc. This additional storage will remove clutter and unnecessary items from your living space and improve the flow of your home Think about all your rooms and the purpose of them: An unused loft or basement could be converted and help you maximise on your existing space. Structurally, there’s not usually too much to be done and it shouldn’t be too disruptive to your home life.

Obtaining the extra space without having to endure the cost and stress of moving homes is also a bonus when considering your existing rooms and the purpose of them. As part of the Simply Construction Group family, Simply Loft and Simply Basement have experts on hand who are able to transform and convert empty loft or basement spaces, so if this an option for you, contact them today to create your practical new room Use furniture that is compact: If you’re lacking in square footage, there are innovative furniture solutions that can provide you with additional space when needed. Try searching for foldable/flexible/stackable furniture when you next come to redesign your space – from tables to beds, you can make the most of your space by using modern pieces Knock down a non-load-bearing wall to: This will help to create more open plan spaces, which add to the idea of space. It’s surprising how many

walls are created simply as dividers and add no structural support to your home; consider which of your walls are non-load bearing and how they’d open up your space if you knocked them down Add levels to your rooms: This is especially useful if you have high ceilings – high ceilings afford you the option of creating additional storage, a possible annexe or even a mezzanine. Taking items off the floor and placing them on shelving higher up, will quickly create additional living space and help you utilise your space more efficiently Consider made to measure furniture: Most rooms are not simple square shapes – especially in modern buildings. Cut outs and alcoves, can be hard to plan around but made to measure furniture can help utilise these nooks and offer you additional space, helping you to maximise the square footage in irregular shaped rooms. Couches, side tables, beds are all functional, but sometimes take up too much space so can be customised to perfectly fit a desired space, especially if you already own furniture that simply will not fit seamlessly into your space If you have extra land, an extension might be the best way to add space: And not only will it add space, it will likely add value to your home. An extension can be designed and built in different ways; from conservatories and orangeries to side return extensions; there’s an array of options to consider if you do have land to utilise. We’d suggest reaching out to a specialist, such as Simply Extend, to talk through your requirements with them; that way your solution will be completely bespoke and truly help maximise your space The tips above all provide solutions to help with limited space; but if you are considering an extension or conversion, it’s best to liaise with specialists to ensure you’re meeting all the requirements – from a legal, structural and safety point of view.

The Simply Construction Group is available to answer any questions you might have about utilising your space. Visit them today at www.simplyconstructiongroup.co.uk developer-update.co.uk

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Houses for the future

Constructing sustainable and durable residential buildings In a survey by Home Quality Mark, over two thirds of respondents said sustainable features are important in a prospective property. For a home to be sustainable, it must have elements that lower environmental impact, but must also be built to last. Here, Nick Cowley, managing director at aluminium building product supplier, Endurawood, explores how to construct sustainable and durable new builds.

Government research has found that the UK needs to build up to 345,000 new homes per year to fulfil demand.

While new homes must be produced quickly and sustainably, housebuilders must not compromise quality.

Therefore, property developers need to examine new build features that both lower the environmental impact of a home and increase its lifespan.

Location The location of new builds can be as important for sustainability and durability as building methods and materials.

With UK flooding becoming common in recent years, housing area drainage must be considered. Flooding can cause structural damage, electrical faults, mould and debris. To prevent flooding, property developers can incorporate specially landscaped natural drainage points, such as ponds and ditches, which minimise the risk of flooding while creating a varied wildlife habitat.

Trees are another natural feature that reduce flooding by intercepting rainwater as it falls and evaporate it back into the atmosphere before it reaches the ground. Their roots help infiltrate water into the soil, reducing water runoff. This can also be reduced with permeable paving, such as pervious concrete and interlocking grass pavers.

Energy Another consideration when constructing sustainable new builds is energy optimisation. Solar power is a renewable energy source that produces zero water or carbon emissions during operation. By incorporating solar photovoltaic (PV) panels into new builds during the construction process, the components can be bought in bulk, which saves money, and the technology can be incorporated seamlessly into the home as opposed to retrofitting later.

Solar panels also appeal to those that want to save on energy bills. A typical home solar PV system can save up to 1.6 tonnes of carbon per year and can supplement between 20 to 30 per cent of a home’s electricity needs.

It’s also important to build with high energy efficiency in mind. Any appliance installed into the home should have at least an A energy rating, and using light emitting diode (LED) bulbs can save up to 90 per cent of energy compared to traditional bulbs.

Energy efficient windows and doors can also boost energy efficiency, by trapping heat inside and keeping rain and wind out. This weatherproofing increases the durability of the house by protecting it from damage, while improving energy efficiency.

Building materials The building materials used to construct a home are arguably the most important factors in its durability. In this area, it can be harder to strike a balance between being environmentally friendly and long lasting.

Aluminium strikes the balance of environmental and superior durability

benefits. It has one of the highest recycling rates of any metal due to its ability to be melted and reformed without any loss in quality, and the recycling process of aluminium requires only five per cent of the initial energy consumed to create it.

Fortunately, the exceptional properties of aluminium can be combined with the traditional aesthetics of wood. Endurawood is an aluminium building material with a woodgrain finish. Endurawood is 100 per cent recyclable, and uses volatile organic compound (VOC) free coatings and lead-free finishes.

Furthermore, Endurawood is non-warping, corrosion resistant, non-porous, and frost resistant, proving a weatherproof material.

It’s also insect proof and stain and scratch resistant, displaying ultimate durability that is suitable for a range of building projects, such as decking, fencing and cladding.

While many house buyers are looking for environmentally friendly features, they also want homes that are built to last. For property developers to satisfy both sustainability and durability requirements, they should carefully consider the home’s surroundings, energy usage and building materials. By building with the future of both the property and environment in mind, homes can be beneficial for all.

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Deanestor Completes £1.3M Fit Out of New Specialist Critical Care Centre In Wales

Deanestor, one of the UK’s leading furniture and fit out specialists, has completed a £1.3m contract for Laing O’Rourke for the manufacture, supply and installation of furniture and fittings for the new £350m Grange University Hospital in South East Wales.

Designed by BDP, the project for the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is believed to be Wales’ biggest ever health infrastructure project and is Deanestor’s 17th contract for Laing O’Rourke. developer-update.co.uk

Completion of the new hospital was accelerated in the coronavirus pandemic to make 350 new patient beds available early. This allowed the health board to take possession of 50 per cent of the hospital just four weeks later. To help achieve this, Deanestor installed over 1,000 soap and towel dispensers and 263 PPE centres, and manufactured and fitted 48 HTM71 pharmaceutical storage solutions, all in less than three weeks.

Deanestor manufactured around 3,000 items of furniture for the 55,000m2 hospital, including laboratory furniture, shelving, base and wall cabinets in compliance with all relevant HTMs. Its team procured and fitted more than 22,000 products for around 1,450 rooms – from mirrors and medi rails to drug cabinets and specialist catheter storage units.

Commenting on the project, Darren Cann, Works and Estates Manager at The Grange University Hospital, said, “This was a large-scale and complex hospital fit-out project. We had stringent requirements for robust, longlasting furniture and fittings which would be easy to clean and maintain to meet the highest standards of infection control. Deanestor was able to accommodate our specific requirements, such as sloping worktops to facilitate cleaning, and to help us meet all relevant HTMs and HBNs.” “Deanestor has a good reputation in the healthcare sector so we had confidence that their bespoke furniture and fit out services would meet the Trust’s expectations.

The finished installation looks great and we propose to continue to use their team for some further work at the hospital.”

The new hospital provides critical care, serving a community of over 600,000 people. Services include a 24-hour assessment unit to deal with all major emergencies, dedicated paediatric assessment unit, neonatal intensive care, and support services including pathology, pharmacy and radiology. The facility is the centrepiece of a new model of care to separate emergency and specialist care from more routine hospital treatments.

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Deanestor has a long-standing business relationship with Laing O’Rourke, having provided furniture and fit out services for the new Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool.

The Grange University Hospital is designed to be flexible, adaptable and expandable and to create a seamless pathway for emergency patients through diagnostics and surgery. There are around 560 beds, including trolleys and cots. The design of the single bed wards accommodates intensive nursing for acute care whilst giving patients privacy, dignity, rest, recovery and infection control.

Deanestor’s contract included the manufacture of white base units with light grey laminate worktops for all the patient bedrooms, staff beverage bays and kitchenettes, and cantilever peninsular benching, worktops and adjustable shelving for around 26 pathology laboratories.

Originally established in 1948 to manufacture hospital furniture and fittings for the newly established NHS, Deanestor now has the resources and expertise to manage 5,000-room hospital projects.

It has built on this success and expanded into new markets which have specific requirements for aesthetics, strength, and long-term durability. It offers bespoke design services to meet specific project requirements and is responsible for installation to provide a seamless approach and a single point of contact for contractors, NHS trusts and other construction clients.

For further information, visit www.deanestor.co.uk/healthcare, call 01623 420041 or email enquiries@deanestor.com.

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Rinnai to Create Hydrogen Information Hub For Consultants, Specifiers, End-Users Rinnai, manufacturers of hot water heating units and delivery systems for all commercial sites, is to create a comprehensive information hub dedicated to the subject of Hydrogen as a low-carbon energy for the future.

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Heating & Ventilation 19 The Rinnai Hydrogen Information Hub will be aimed at building services consultants, engineers, specifiers and end-users. It will be online and include webinars plus all requested digital or onsite meetings.

“Rinnai welcomes the UK government’s recent ‘Ten Point Plan’, in particular the drive to decarbonisation through the use of Hydrogen. Heating emissions are a huge issue and Hydrogen is one answer to the Energy Trilemma, as we have stated several times,” says Rinnai’s Chris Goggin who is also a board member of the ICOM Energy Association.

Hydrogen in the domestic setting is seeing up to £500 million government funding on trials for homes using hydrogen, starting with a Hydrogen Neighbourhood in 2023, moving to a Hydrogen Village by 2025, with an aim for a Hydrogen Town – equivalent to tens of thousands of homes – before the end of the decade. Of this funding, £240 million will be for hydrogen production facilities.

Rinnai has made data and information contributions and had close consultations with the lead research agency primed with advising the UK Government.

The UK, along with many other countries, faces an Energy Trilemma - the pressing need for de-carbonisation, which means a shift in energy pathways; security and longevity of supply; long term affordability to the industrial and end-consumer.

This country’s housing stock is over 24 million units and the UK had a total energy consumption increase by 1.1 per cent in 2018 to reach 143 million tonnes of oil equivalent (mtoe), the highest level since 2013.

Says Chris Goggin for Rinnai, “All questions and queries on the growing consensus on the suitability of Hydrogen as the replacement for all fossil-fuels will be answered by the Hub. Zero Carbon cannot be achieved via Zero Information on the strategies needed to achieve the goal”.

“Hydrogen can make a major contribution to decarbonising the UK energy grid, whilst also providing a sustainable answer to the political and societal questions of the Energy Trilemma,” says Chris Goggin.

The distribution of Hydrogen creates a resolution to the Trilemma questions and the very necessary decarbonisation of the UK energy grid. Hydrogen can be potentially combusted through existing ‘in situ’ appliances, complete with smart controls and cost-effective hardware & software upgrades as demonstrated by proprietary technology in hot water heating units.

Many countries in Europe and Asia are using the postpandemic economic regeneration plans to instigate plans to switch to hydrogen as the main fuel source for housing, industry and transport. France has recently announced a €7 billion package to build a carbon-free hydrogen industry and Germany has allocated €9 billion.

In the summer the European Commission stated it wanted to increase its production capacity of electrolysers from 250MW today to 40GW in 2030. Similar strategies have been released by the UK, Australia, and Asian countries.

These moves are clear trends to massive public investments in the sector.

Hydrogen is already ‘cost competitive’ in niche applications, according to recent research, with the forecast that it is likely to at least price-match industrial-scale alternatives in less than a decade.

Rinnai is a true global player in the manufacture of domestic and commercial appliances and operates in almost 50 countries. Rinnai is the world’s leading manufacturer of continuous flow hot water systems - it makes and sells 2 million units each year. The range of units can be manifolded to supply, limitless hot water to any site of any size. This means fast, efficient, temperature-controlled water on demand at the point of delivery – kitchens, showers, accommodation blocks, bathrooms, washrooms - and less space spent on plant rooms with no or little maintenance as all units are proven to be robust with a long, long working life.

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PANASONIC WELCOMES THE EXTENSION TO THE GREEN HOMES GRANT TO 2022 In a surprise announcement this week, the UK government has announced an extension to the Green Homes Grant. The grant will now run until March 2022, this bridges the gap to the Clean Heat Grant and aligns with the end of the RHI timeframes.

The move was welcomed by Panasonic as Tony Lathey, UK Pre Sales Manager for Heat Pumps at Panasonic said: “We are delighted that the government is showing commitment to the green agenda, offering homeowners very real incentives to switch to renewable energy technologies. We are fully behind the new green 10-point plans for the Prime Minister’s ‘Green Industrial Revolution’. We have seen strong interest in our air source heat pumps for heating and hot water provision but extending the grant programme will ensure that more homeowners can access funding for their home energy improvement schemes and we anticipate this will greatly assist the market.”

The extension to the Green Homes Grant to March 2022 is most welcome and will bridge the gap to the Clean Heat Grant and aligns with the end of the RHI timeframes.

The extension is in addition to a range of measures being taken. As well as helping to reduce carbon emissions, this will help safeguard and create many new jobs and career opportunities in the sector to further boost the economy and at the same time help achieve the net zero targets for a more sustainable future. Throughout this time, Panasonic is running a Cashback promotion to incentivise both installers and homeowners by offering cashback of up to £600* to homeowners and £800* to installers on their Aquarea heat pumps installations (*terms and conditions apply).

manufacturers, such as Panasonic, stepping up and increasing available training. This additional financial support will enable more homeowners to take advantage of the scheme to March 2022.

To help accelerate the plan, the government also announced that the potential ban on gas boilers in new homes has been brought forward to 2023[1], two years earlier than originally planned. Furthermore, the new 10-point Green Plan aims to deploy 600,000 energy efficient heat pumps to be installed in UK homes by 2028.

Further investment has been pledged to encourage energy efficiency and cost savings for hospitals and schools by 2030 and stepped up thereafter to help meet the net zero targets of 2050 and further job creation.

Homeowners are able to apply for the Green Homes vouchers for installations from September 2020 with the work carried out via installers being a ‘TrustMark’[3] Registered Business and having MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)[4] Accreditation covering the technology being installed, which will give households more confidence in their home improvement investments.

Speaking on 17 November, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “Although this year has taken a very different path to the one we expected, I haven’t lost sight of our ambitious plans to level up across the country. My Ten Point Plan will create, support and protect hundreds of thousands of green jobs, whilst making strides towards net zero by 2050.”

Green Homes Grant The Green Homes Grant came into effect in September 2020 and was due to end on 31 March 2021. It has come under much scrutiny from those within the industry, as it soon became evident that there is a need for more qualified accredited installers to carry out heat pump installations for UK homeowners. This is despite developer-update.co.uk

The Green Homes Grant scheme allows UK residents to be able to claim two-thirds of the cost of energy efficient home improvements up to a maximum value of £5,000 in the form of a voucher (with those on a low income who are owner occupiers and in receipt of income-based or disability benefits, getting 100% subsidy up to a maximum government contribution of £10,000)[2]. This grant includes the installation of domestic air source heat pumps as well as other energy-saving technologies.

Looking to the future, as the road to recovery begins, manufacturers, such as Panasonic, are stepping up to the challenge to meet the net zero emission targets by 2050. For example, Panasonic is increasing its offering of sustainable energy solutions as well as increasing online training availability for installers by offering specific and accredited training courses to help installers become more efficient and knowledgeable in correctly installing air-towater heat pumps.

Panasonic’s Aquarea range of air-to-water heat pumps is among the widest on the market, with systems available to suit all sizes of property and capacity requirements.

For more information on Panasonic Air Source heat pumps or current training, please visit www.aircon.panasonic.co.uk.

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home renovations that can add thousands to your house value • Experts from online estate agent, Strike, share insider knowledge on what buyers are really looking for • The costly home improvements that won’t bring profit and are best avoided • How Covid-19 has changed what buyers look for in homes

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With a recent study suggesting that Brits spend £83bn pounds on home upgrades each year1, renovation is a costly business — whether undertaken for personal use or to improve the value of their home.

But how do you know which upgrades are worth the trouble? Jonathan Magill, UK Network Director, at online estate agent Strike, offers tips on which jobs can really boost the value of your home — and which additions will cost you more than they earn.

Accentuate period features - potential added value: Up to 10% (£24,500*) While some house hunters prefer a more timeless home, many buyers are willing to pay more for period features that make the house stand out. These could range from small things like skirting boards and architraves to bigger features, such as sash windows or an original fireplace.

In many homes, previous owners may have covered up original features – beautiful Victorian tiles or wood flooring hiding underneath carpets, for example – so, see what your house has to offer and make the most of it. From repairing old cornices and mouldings to restoring beams or timber panelling, take advantage of the hidden treasures in your house.

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Upgrade the kitchen - potential added value: Up to 20% (£49,000)

However, there are some renovations that are actually more trouble than they’re worth.

The kitchen is a focal point of any house and an outdated one can often be a deal-breaker for buyers. Remodelling the kitchen will generally be a smart investment, but if you are just upgrading to sell, there’s no need to go for top-ofthe-range. Any new kitchen will still look impressive and give that “wow” factor your buyers are looking for.. In fact, even smaller changes — such as just changing the worktops and cupboards — can also bring a healthy boost to the house’s financial worth.

Converting a garage potential loss: £7,500

Add natural light - potential added value: Up to 8% (£19,600) All the time that people have spent at home this year has changed what people look for in a home. One feature that is much more in demand post-Covid is natural light. While glass bifold doors and skylights were already popular in homes pre-pandemic, now more than ever, installing means of natural light in the home can add value. It makes rooms feel brighter and more spacious, which is a definite win.

While converting the garage into a living area might be a tempting way to increase space in the home, doing so purely to boost property value is misguided. Many people value the garage as storage space for rarely used items or bulky appliances, such as a second fridge. And, of course, a lot of people, especially households with multiple cars, need the garage for its traditional purpose of parking. It’s probably best to let buyers make up their own mind about what to do with this space.

Upgrading the utilities - potential loss: £15,000 Whether it’s installing new plumbing, upgrading the boiler or updating the electrical wiring, keeping on top of utility improvements is important for any home. However, these renovations are considered house maintenance, rather than a value-adding upgrade.

Of course, making sure your home systems are in good condition is essential to getting a good price. But they don’t have to be state of the art — if they are already in fine nick, upgrading your utilities just to say that you have isn’t likely to add much value.

Quickly dated décor potential loss: £5,000 While installing current interior trends in your home can definitely make it look stylish, it probably won’t end up making you much more money when you sell.

Convert the loft into workspace - potential added value: Up to 15% (£36,750) Another effect of the pandemic on house hunting requirements is that more buyers are now looking for home workspaces. For many, working from home is here to stay — and a lot of buyers would like to have the option of a dedicated office space. It may be that you have a spare bedroom but a loft conversion can easily double as a home office. Even taking advantage of an unused nook or cranny by adding a desk can help show your home’s potential.

Update the bathroom or add an en-suite potential added value: Up to 5% (£12,250) Bathrooms can be make or break when selling a house, so ensure that yours are up to scratch. Remodelling will make your house more attractive to buyers, but is not essential if your bathroom is already in a good state. Installing an en-suite however, is a great way to add value to the home, as demand for the built-in bathrooms is evergreen.

Rose gold furnishings and quirky tiles might be trendy, but they might not be to the taste of all buyers — so investing in them to make your home more attractive can misfire.

Additionally, even if the trends are to the buyers’ tastes, interior fashions don’t last long. People who are planning to live in your home long-term will be thinking of the future.

Instead of investing in trendy interior updates when redecorating to sell, keep it minimal. This is helpful for buyers as it allows them to more easily imagine what they would like to do with the place, and it saves you money too.

Jonathan Magill adds: “Of course, every seller wants to get the best price for their home, so investing in certain renovations is essential to boosting your asking price. But before you rush in to make changes, make sure you take the time to consider what the effect will be on your house value and if the update is worth it for you financially.”

For more tips on which costly renovations don’t yield profit and are best avoided, visit: https://strike.co.uk/latest-news/invest-smarter developer-update.co.uk

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Voyage by VitrA leads the way in the bathroom transformation Bathroom design is evolving, and VitrA’s expansive Voyage collection points us towards the look and feel of tomorrow.

Gone are the days when the bathroom was a practical affair, a room only to dash in and out of. In recent years the space’s functionality has melded with tactile materials, sensuous shapes and considered use of colour as it moves further and further from existing purely for cleanliness, to somewhere to enjoy, retreat to, and luxuriate in.

The design of the bathroom and the objects within it have adapted accordingly, in a trend that first saw freestanding baths take on ever more experimental shapes, and slowly trickled through into furniture, brassware and ceramics. As things get increasingly progressive, leading the way is Voyage by VitrA, a 130-piece range by renown Israeli creative Arik Levy, characterised by flowing, sculptural sanitaryware and adaptable wooden storage.

‘VitrA’s Voyage collection breaks bathroom boundaries with its unique interpretation of ceramicware, and forward-thinking approach to space

saving and flexibility’ says Graeme Borchard, Managing Director at ukbathrooms.com. ‘The range is a glimpse into the future, showing us that contemporary spaces will be imaginative, impactful and approached differently to today.’

Serene ceramics The collection clearly plays into the bathroom’s new role as a room for relaxation. Sanitaryware is modern and elegant, circular or oval basins merged with roundcornered rectangular trays, which invoke a deeply calming feel, thanks to the smoothness of the shapes and the clear craft involved in combining the forms. These pieces speak of poetry, artistry and a soothing softness.

Wet or dry?

In a further challenge to the bathroom norm, Voyage basins blur the developer-update.co.uk

boundaries of the wet and the dry, with the tray surrounding the bowl creating a mid-point between the two and initiating a new dialogue between countertop and bowl. Will this extra area be used for product storage, to catch water, or in ways we are yet to discover?

Total flexibility Voyage is entirely wall hung, an innovation which makes it incredibly versatile and entirely customisable to specific spaces and needs. Storage focuses on simple timber boxes – inspired by the time designer Arik Levy spent living in Japan – units and wall panels that can be placed horizontally or vertically, in five natural tones including light and dark oak as well as white, grey and forest green.

Signalling a change in bathroom design, Voyage works in rooms big and small, crucially embracing individual needs and preferences, and inviting the user on a journey to build their own personal space to unwind in.

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Geberit grows its offering with two newly-named Collections - Select and Aspire Geberit has extended its offering to housebuilders and developers following the launch of two newly named bathroom collections.

The announcement marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Geberit in the UK. The new Geberit Select Collection offers developers more choice across the mid-market and, with 11 ranges, the new collection embodies the very essence of Geberit - opening up a host of functional, affordable and on-trend design solutions including slim-rim basins, new furniture options, space-saving concealed cisterns and wall-hung technology.

The collection includes several ranges that were formerly branded as Twyford, including the popular Twyford E100 and E200, which will be rebranding as the Selnova bathroom series and will now incorporate a variety of different designs including Selnova Square S for a modern bathroom aesthetic.

Geberit has also introduced the Renova Plan washbasin and furniture range to the collection, which is available in a wide range of finishes and a handleless design.

Alongside the Select Collection, the Aspire Collection is now the new

name for Geberit’s premium offering, formerly known as the Geberit Bathroom Collection. This exclusive collection includes well-known ranges such as Smyle Square, Acanto and iCon – as well as additional ones such as the innovative Geberit One range, which integrates behind-the-wall sanitary technology with stylish ceramics to maximise space and create additional storage.

In addition to the new bathroom collections, Geberit will now focus its Twyford brand in the commercial sector, as it aims to build the brand with new range extensions in the affordable housing, health and education sectors.

Mark Larden, Managing Director of Geberit, said: “Everything is changing at Geberit. Whether you’re new to the Geberit brand or an existing partner, we’re continuing to optimise and evolve our products and services. That’s

because we understand the importance of meeting the ever-changing business requirements across our sectors.

“With the introduction of these new collections, we’re opening up a wider range of choice for housebuilders and developers across the mid-premium and basic-mid bathroom segments.

These exciting changes mean that they can optimise their offering and help sustain buyer demand with a host of added-value specification packages and upgrades.

“With all of this said, in many ways, nothing is changing. Our Twyford Alcona and Option ranges are here to stay as we continue to build the Twyford brand across the commercial sector. We also remain dedicated to working with developers to provide the same great service they have come to expect from Geberit, including planning and design, logistics and availability as well as end-customer and technical support.”

Mark added: “From wellbeing and design to technology, hygiene and sustainability, we’re setting the standards in a new era of bathroom design.”

For more information visit www.geberit.co.uk

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Mirrored Cabinets from KEUCO Don’t be left in the dark – let the Royal Modular 2.0 light the way Introducing the Royal Modular 2.0 from KEUCO; a stylish modern cabinet that combines state-ofthe-art technology, such as intelligent LED lighting with adaptable storage and modern design elements.

SIZE DOES MATTER There’s a saying ‘one size fits all’ but in the case of the Royal Modular 2.0 it’s one cabinet to fit all sizes. With widths of 500mm now through to 2100mm, options of two heights and two depths, recessed or wall mounted and the option to be with or without illumination this cabinet can be designed to fit any bathroom wall and match any size of washbasin.

SUBSTANCE MEETS STYLE Because the Royal Modular 2.0 is available in so many versions it does not mean it falls behind in any aspect of design or technology. Intelligent LED lighting is integrated horizontally at the top and bottom of each cabinet. The lights are easily adjusted to provide a brighter daylight white light when needed, for example when shaving or applying make-up. A softer gentle warm yellow shade is available for other times of the day; whatever

time and which ever shade of white is selected the lighting produced is both shadow and glare free.

The cabinet has mirrors on both sides of the doors, the shelves within the interior of the cabinet are made with tinted glass, whilst the rear of the cabinet is white glass. This makes it easy to see the contents and clean the inside.

Personalisation is one of the key elements of the Royal Modular 2.0. It easy to alter to suit a persons needs as the interior shelves can be easily adjusted to cater for the heights of different bottles and jars. In addition the soft close doors can be adapted to close as slowly or as quickly as needed.

ITS ALL IN THE DETAIL Specific practical design elements which have been added to the Royal Modular 2.0 cabinets.

A magnifying cosmetic mirror has been added, this can be attached to the interior shelves, the doors or an external surface.

Magnetic strips on the interior ensure that smaller beauty items are stored safely and are easy to find.

Secure power sockets and usb ports are safely hidden within the body of the cabinet, enablling you to charge your mobile even in the bathroom Full details on the Royal Modular 2.0 from KEUCO are available on their website: www.keuco.com

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Atlantis is a fully waterproof shower wall surface and core, produced from high pressure laminates and a proven waterproof core. The uniform structure of the core, the smooth surface and the new gluing system make Atlantis the ultimate panelling system for showers, bathrooms and wet room applications. Atlantis wet wall panels are available in a range of 14 decors. All panels are manufactured and stocked in the UK. developer-update.co.uk

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A Façade Fit for a Warrior Neolith® brings its A game to Chase Center A well-planned arena offers so much to a community beyond access to sporting events

It also serves as a music venue, supports local vendors and artists, creates jobs, provides social spaces and draws in tourists in turn supporting local businesses. So, when the Golden State Warriors looked to move to San Francisco from their previous home venue in Oakland, ensuring smooth integration within the Mission Bay locale was a top priority.

While the team was based in San Francisco for a brief stint in the

1960s, the city they were returning to was much changed. Mission Bay is a modern neighborhood, characterized by large, hard-edged buildings the size of city blocks, creating a dense urban environment.

deep orange tones with plenty of embodied personality. To suit the project’s specific needs, Neolith customized the pattern, providing three variants in addition to the standard slab.

When David Manica, lead designer and architect at Manica Architecture, was brought on the project, the brief from the city and the Warriors was clear: the building needed to be sympathetic to and in contrast with the area. It had to be simultaneously futuristic and timeless in its aesthetic.

Crucially, the client also wanted a 360° design with no back entrance or rear façade. This way, the arena would feel inviting from every angle.

He explained, “I’m very happy with our decision. It looks wonderful from different distances. From far away, you catch the warmth and texture of the stone panels, then, as you approach them, it gets even more interesting as you see more detail and how crisp the joints are.”

Material world

David continued, “When we went to the factory, I was so impressed with the material’s durability. If it’s spraypainted, it’s easily cleaned. If you take a screwdriver to it, it’s virtually impossible to damage or scratch. It was everything I wanted it to be, with the added benefit of being really beautiful to look at.”

The base of the building would be especially visible to the public, so it was important for it to be not only warm and pleasing to the eye, but also able to withstand impact and potential vandalism. The client was adamantly against using concrete, so David went in search of a different material and found Neolith®.

With the help of distributing partner, Evolv Surfaces, patinated Iron Corten was specified around much of the Chase Center’s base, boasting bold, developer-update.co.uk

David visited the Neolith factory in Castellón to find out more about its qualities and how it’s manufactured.

Along with the use of PURETi, a special, photocatalytic treatment, the Neolith slabs break down greenhouse gases into harmless substances which can be easily and safely removed, contributing to the building’s overall

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sustainability credentials. The façade is cladded in 15,500 square feet of Neolith. With the special finish, this is equivalent to taking over 1,400 fossil fueled cars off the road, or planting 360 trees.

Alongside these client’s requirements, David wanted the new venue to be appropriate for its waterfront situation. This is what drove his search for particular materials which would reflect the nautical history of the bay. A good example of this is to be found in the arena’s white metal cladding, reminiscent of the clean, modern lines of sails. With an all-encompassing design, it’s as if the building is spiraling in the same wind that powers boats on the water.

In contrast, the building’s interiors are specified in a much warmer palette.

By incorporating Neolith Iron Corten, David was able to hint at what lies within, creating the illusion of the white exterior peeling away in places by including soffits and cladding in darker colors.

What goes around While materials were selected to be sympathetic to the area’s architecture, it was also important for the design to provide some

contrast to Mission Bay’s linear, blocky aesthetic. David and his team opted for a round building, as opposed to the predominantly cuboid nature of the neighborhood’s buildings. By employing seamless curves throughout the large venue, they were able to soften some of the locality’s rigid aesthetic.

Complementing this, Manica Architecture worked carefully with the city and the Warriors to ensure the surrounding space was subtle and inviting as well. Public walkways and plazas around the arena are open all year round, an asset for the local community.

For such a large project, David found working with city planners a valuable resource. Weekly meetings with city officials and the site owners provided insight into everyone’s desires for the end product simultaneously. By finding common ground between them, David was able to push the project forward successfully.

He commented, “The real highlight is seeing the client happy on opening day or at the first game, hearing the crowd roar, getting excited about the building as a whole. It’s really why I do what I do, being part of history in the making.”

Speaking on both the work carried out by Manica Architecture and Evolv’s involvement, James Amendola, Neolith’s VP of North America, said, “We are thrilled to have been selected for what can only really be described as a landmark project, and to have worked with such a talented and much sought-after design firm.

We also continue to be impressed by our distributing partner, Evolv, without whom Neolith’s inclusion in this project would not have been possible. They truly went above and beyond to provide all the necessary material and ensure the process was a smooth one, and we are thankful for their assistance throughout.”

Mar Esteve Cortes, Chief Marketing Officer at Neolith, added, “As soon as the stadium re-opens, we know that the Golden State Warriors and all of its fans will have their time to shine and celebrate many victories in this beautiful arena. Chase Center serves as a symbol of perseverance, happiness and comradery, and we are both honoured and proud to have been a part of its rebirth.”

Evolv Surfaces, previously located in San Francisco, opened its new showroom on Berk 825 Potter St., Berkeley, CA 94710 this month. developer-update.co.uk

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Trade makes the bond with new illbruck SP045 launch Tradespeople can access the renowned benefits of illbruck adhesives with the launch of SP045, which offers the industry a versatile product with value in mind.

Balancing cost and quality factors, SP045 multi adhesive is suitable for everyday interiors, across short or long-term installations, where a quick and strong bond is required.

SP045 can also be used as an assembly aid for heavyweight fixing.

Combining strength and flexibility, in an easy and controlled application, users are left with an immediate, positive first impression, with the product offering a good initial tack, while the adhesive is curing.

This secure initial fix reduces the need for mechanical fixing or additional support during the curing process.

A full bond then quickly occurs, with adhesive strength maintained after curing.

With a primer-less adhesion on a broad range of construction materials, typical applications include the fixing and mounting of interior wall panels and coverings, skirting board, decorative edge, picture rails, door and floor trim, ceramic tiles and carpet grippers.

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Insulation division – which includes the illbruck brand - said: “SP045 represents an exciting development in our product range, offering the trade a fast and clean adhesive, which represents great value.

“Sustainability is also assured, with SP045 supplied in a foil pack, meaning no empty tubes to landfill – while the low VOC, low odour formulation, free of isocyanate and solvent, improves safety in application and reduces health risks.”

Offering sealing and bonding products for windows, façades, interiors and exteriors, llbruck is one of CPG’s portfolio of leading construction product brands, which also include Tremco, Flowcrete, Vandex and Dryvit, as well as Nullifire.

These high-performance building materials - including roofing and waterproofing solutions, as well as sealing, bonding, insulation, flooring and fire protection systems – together offer a single source for specifiers and contractors.

And it’s not just about products. All CPG customers have access to enhanced resources, including technical support from industry experts, new product development opportunities and access to pioneering technologies.

Full training, including CPDs, application training (both practical and theory) and on-site support such as surveys, complete the service package.

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Modular thermal break is the ‘go to’ solution for steel-to-steel detailing Steel has a very high conductivity when compared with other construction materials In structures where steel elements are connected to other steel components, or where they penetrate the insulated envelope, careful design consideration is required if thermal bridging is to be avoided. The acknowledged method of reducing therrmal transmittance in these situations is by incorporating a structural thermal break.

A product offering multiple benefits is the versatile Schöck Isokorb T type S. A load-bearing thermal insulation element for connecting cantilevered steel girders to steel structures in new construction or renovation projects. Penetrating support structures, such as balconies, canopy roofs, or frame system crossbars, can be reliably separated and thermal bridges minimised. It is the only thermal break product for steel construction that satisfies the load-bearing and thermal insulation requirements of steel design. And being a modular unit, it can be adapted to all profile sizes and load bearing capacity requirements. The T type S has been incorporated into a number of high-profile projects throughout the UK and three of them are highlighted here...

Oxford Brookes University The redevelopment of the Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall at Oxford Brookes, creates an elegant, multi-use space for teaching, graduations and other key university events. Support for the external cladding was provided by cantilever connections to the universal columns; and it was critical to provide a structural thermal break at strategic connectivity points. By thermally separating the exterior steel structure from the interior steel structure, the modular thermal insulation elements with their stainless steel components, reliably mitigate the risk of condensation, mould formation and corrosion.

Ridgeway Views The former site of the National Institute for Medical Research on The Ridgeway at Mill Hill, in North London, is being redeveloped as a major new residential development. When complete there will be around 460 residential units, with apartments across nineteen buildings of three to nine-storeys and twelve three-storey houses.

Also new offices, leisure facilities and a café. There are a variety of thermal breaks used throughout the scheme but there was a special requirement involving a steel balcony needing to be bolted down to a precast plank. To achieve this an L-shaped bracket was first fixed to the slab, then a stub bracket and balcony attached to the bracket using the modular Isokorb.

For full information on the Isokorb T type S contact Schöck on 01865 290 890 or visit the product section of the website at www.schoeck.com

Greenwich Design District Greenwich Design District provides 14,000sqm of affordable creative studios and workshops. The sixteen buildings throughout the site incorporate a variety of Schöck solutions, but it is Building C1 that utlises the T type S Isokorb. This three-level workshop and studio has a basketball court on the roof. The external staircase and concrete cantilevered walkway; and also where the walkway encloses the staircase, involve particularly large cantilevers. Here the walkway slabs, supported by a main beam, enclose cast-in steel beams and three cross-beams, which are bolted back to the structural slabs using the modular Isokorb units.

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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.

Please contact the Ability Lifts team on 0845 006 8803 or email sales@abilitylifts.co.uk for further information on the Optimum 100s and the other products in the Optimum range of lifts. developer-update.co.uk

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.

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Astudio Completes Innovative Redevelopment of Royal Greenwich Trust School • Reuse of the existing landscape has increased school’s capacity from 600 to 950 students while preserving original heritage and identity • Redevelopment delivered around fully operational school and with minimal delays following onset of COVID-19 pandemic Award-winning architectural practice astudio is pleased to announce the completion of the stateof-the-art redevelopment of Royal Greenwich Trust School. The project has increased the capacity of the school and its ability to deliver a broader curriculum, while retaining the specialist construction and engineering infrastructure of the former Greenwich University Technical College. astudio was able to deliver the redevelopment in partnership with Willmott Dixon around the fully operational school over the four-year project period from feasibility study to opening the doors. Furthermore, and in close collaboration with the contractors, Willmott Dixon, the project team were able to ensure the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a delay of only two months by reworking the whole site to accommodate social distancing, ‘working bubbles’, and a one-way system.

In addition, all meetings were held via videoconferencing platforms to limit the number of people onsite, while temperature checks were administered on entry to the site for those who could not work remotely.

The redevelopment, which delivered 3485m² of new purpose-built accommodation, has expanded the capacity of the school from 600 students (aged 14-19yrs) to a Secondary School for 950 pupils. This expansion includes developer-update.co.uk

200 sixth form spaces, helping to alleviate pressure on a borough in need of greater places for pupils. The £15.6m expansion of the Royal Greenwich Trust School was funded by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, which has overseen the works throughout the project.

The Greenwich project prioritised an ethos of good design informing education, empowering students to thrive in their learning environment and allowing the school to develop its partnership with the local community. In delivering this ambitious project, astudio drew on its work with St. Paul’s Way Trust School, which was recognised by Ofsted in helping the school move from special measures to Ofsted outstanding grading within two years of completion in 2010.

At Greenwich, astudio was able to draw on its expertise in creating educational spaces that reflect the history and ethos of an institution, while also accommodating new teaching methods and modern demands. To maximise space available on a relatively restrictive site, the new sports hall and lecture theatre were constructed on stilts, creating valuable external space underneath them.

These two new halls, as well as new classrooms, are connected to the existing buildings by the quadrupleheight rectangular atrium, providing an environment flooded with natural light at the heart of the school.

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astudio sought to alter the school’s existing buildings as little as possible, incorporating an exposed brick wall of the impressive old UTC warehouse into the new atrium. Additionally, the school colours of pink and grey are incorporated throughout the redevelopment, ensuring the school’s heritage and identity are woven into the fabric of its buildings. The design of Greenwich Trust School’s new atrium epitomises astudio’s aim of bridging the gap between the old and the new.

Since being founded 2007, astudio has completed multiple projects for educational institutions including St Paul’s Trust School, Twickenham Academy, Kingston Academy, and the University of Chicago Booth’s London campus.

Richard Hyams, Co-founder and CEO of astudio, commented: “We are delighted to have delivered this redevelopment of Royal Greenwich Trust School, which elevates its future teaching and learning to their maximum potential while also remaining true to the site’s history. We are particularly proud that these principles have remained a priority throughout the project, despite the very unique circumstances in which it was completed. The result is an inspirational environment in which students, teachers, and the community can reap the benefits of a space specifically designed to meet a broad range of educational needs.”

Caroline Longhurst, Headteacher at Royal Greenwich Trust School, commented: “The long-awaited new wing at RGTS marks an exciting and significant point in the school’s history. The new facilities will transform the educational experiences of our students and provide a much-improved working environment for our staff.

As a growing institution, we look to identify ourselves as the educational hub on the Greenwich peninsula, and the opportunities presented through our extended building will enable us to engage more directly with the local community through the formation of purposeful and lasting relationships. With the continued support of the Governors, Trust Exec Team, Trust Board members, and our community partners, the school is certain to go from strength to strength and we look forward to our bright future ahead.”

Cllr Matt Morrow, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People said: “I’m proud that the Council has been able to fund this expansion which will enable even more young people to learn in a state-of-the-art environment with the best possible facilities. Times are tough for council budgets but we will always invest as much as we can in new and improved schools. I can’t wait to visit the school and meet the pupils and teachers when it officially opens next year.” developer-update.co.uk

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Changing the face of facades: Millboard launches ground-breaking cladding collection A major new range from the award-winning company This week, Millboard has launched a suite of cutting-edge cladding materials that will cement the company’s reputation as one of Britain’s leading home and garden material manufacturers.

In its thirteen-year history, Millboard has continually broken new ground, notably for its flagship UV, split, rot and slip-resistant decking product that has been used in builds as prestigious as the Burj Al Arab, Kew Gardens and Wimbledon.

The new range of cladding takes its cue from the first-rate attributes of the decking range. Available in two styles (‘V Groove’ and ‘Board and Batten’) and a wide range of colours, it provides the same assurance of UV resistance and eliminates the risk of warping, twisting or rotting. And just like the decking range, the cladding has been hand-moulded from carefully selected natural timbers, to provide an unmistakably organic look.

From the smooth finish of the V Groove to the pleasing grain variance

of the Board and Batten style, there’s a Millboard cladding style for every property type. A year in development, this product is perfectly designed to stand the test of time and to require minimal maintenance. In fact, the distinctive chamfered cut of the profiles enables the rain to wash the boards, dramatically reducing the need for manual cleaning.

The boards are made from a polyurethane-mineral composite that boasts greater eco credentials than rainforest-depleting timber. The unique properties of this enduring material mean that you’ll never suffer from streak marks around window seals, be disappointed by dramatic colour changes, or have to maintain it with expensive and time-consuming treatments.

The extra-wide sizing of the boards means that the cladding can be mounted quickly, providing a lightning-fast renovation of the exterior of a property, and the boards can also be used internally, for feature walls and dividers. Additionally, the

cladding can be mounted vertically or horizontally to suit the tastes of the architect or homeowner.

As well as providing an instant refresh to a property, the boards can also help homeowners to achieve a better energy rating. As it is made from polyurethane foam, Millboard cladding has good insulation properties and protects against extreme heat or extreme cold. With a growing domestic focus on thermal efficiency, cladding can help to sell your property, or to achieve the energy rating you need to rent it out.

Some homeowners have struggled with building regulations for putting bigger windows in, but with the insulation provided by cladding, it can often be possible to design bigger apertures into the building.

The team at Millboard are excited about their latest development, and the launch of the new cladding range represents a significant milestone for the company. The new cladding collection marks Millboard’s expansion into a broader range of high-calibre home and garden products.

Millboard Cladding was officially launched November 2020.

For more information about the product range, visit Millboard’s website or contact the team today on 02476439943 or enquiries@millboard.co.uk

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40 InsideOut and Gold Property Developments win Best Sustainable Development at this year’s WhatHouse Awards Hello Sam, hope you are safe and well please see our Press Release below about our latest win for our Passivhaus scheme that’s currently on site. Let me know if you would like to talk this over.

InsideOut and Gold Property Developments won a gold award for Best Sustainable Development at the 2020 WhatHouse Awards, for its Fairbrook Grove – A Passivhaus Woodland Community, a 14 unit Passivhaus Scheme in Kent.

The landscape-led Passivhaus development which is due for completion in early 2021, was praised by the judges for its commitment to creating outstanding, sustainable dwellings “This development by Gold Property Developments is exemplary for a number of reasons. The developer and its architect, InsideOut has put in the effort where it matters most, the basic fabric of the building, which, when completed, will meet the exemplary Passivhaus standard.

In addition, the design of the homes is of the highest quality, and a lot of consideration has gone into the typologies to ensure that they are appealing to customers, without having a large negative impact on the planet.”

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A development with landscape and community at its core, InsideOut designed Fairbrook Grove in such a way that all properties open up into a communal central woodland - a place for children to play and a community to thrive.

Speaking about the award, Gold Property Developments Managing Director, Philip Todd said “Winning Gold for THE BEST SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT category in the What House Award’s is an enormous achievement that we are extremely proud of.

“Especially as the future of sustainable housing is something that we are all very passionate about!

It has been a privilege to be involved with Inside Out Architects and their incredible design for the 14 Passivhaus’ at Faversham. The homes are built with natural materials, are incredibly energy efficient, south facing and are perfect for those families yearning to be in touch with nature.

It has been a pleasure to work alongside our main contractors

Southmill Ltd who have used highquality craftsmanship to transform this landscape led, sustainably designed development into a reality. – A peaceful and safe environment for family life.

After the enormous amount of hard work put in by both Gold Property Developments and the wider project team we are honoured to have received such a prestigious accolade and would like to thank What House for their recognition of our scheme.”

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Putting the correct HSE measures in place to protect workers from harmful silica dust and airborne viruses

By James Miller, Director at Dustcontrol UK

Inspectors have also been checking businesses are doing all they can to protect workers from the risk of Coronavirus by making workplaces Covid-19 secure.

According to the HSE, there are approximately 500 silica dust-related deaths every year1, with construction workers having a two to three times greater chance of contracting chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema.

It is not just strenuous on-site activities such as chipping, cutting, drilling or grinding that can cause fine dusts to become airborne either, as simple tasks involving sweeping or the pouring of powders can send Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) particles into the air and subsequently into the airways and lungs of workers.

The HSE provides advice2 on how to manage the problem of RCS on-site. developer-update.co.uk

With the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) having launched a month-long inspection on construction throughout October 2020, contractors up and down the country have been urged to have the correct measures in place to protect workers from harmful silica dust and asbestos.

An example of this is CIS693, which outlines how to limit and capture dusts via on-tool dust extraction.

This is effectively a ‘local exhaust ventilation system’, or ‘LEV’, that is fitted directly on to the tool, comprising a captor hood (also known as a shroud or suction casing), fitted hose and a vacuum extraction unit.

Source extraction is the most efficient method of dust prevention. The 3 main classes of industrial extraction units are L, M and H but the HSE recommends using M (Medium) as the minimum class or H (High) Class when working with construction dusts, particularly to tackle silica and wood dusts.

H Class extraction filters dust to a higher degree with a filter leakage of less than 0.005%, which makes it more effective at targeting respirable dusts with carcinogenic properties.

What’s more, H Class machines that are specifically developed for the construction market help prevent tools from clogging up and therefore provide power tools with greater longevity and work efficiency. Due to

the high specification of containment on such machines, accidental dust leakage from internal filter bags is also significantly reduced.

As well as using on-tool extraction, background air cleaners can be used as a complimentary method to combat ambient dust issues.

Standalone units with HEPA-13 filters, for instance, can circulate clean air back into a room used for dustcreating activities, providing even greater extraction efficiency.

Air cleaners can also be used to combat airborne viruses such as Covid-19, which can be transmitted through droplets when a person coughs, sneezes or even talks, thanks to breathing in air that contains coronavirus particles. Scientists have also found that particles can live in the atmosphere for up to three hours, being easily inhaled into the lungs by those in proximity to someone infected.

It is important, therefore, that the air on construction sites is clean and free of any airborne particles

to help limit the spread of infection.

Our powerful HEPA-13 filtered air cleaners have been tested to capture at least 99.95% between 0.15 to 0.3 micrometres. The industrial-strength DC AirCube range comprises of mobile, quiet-running, single-phase, continuous rated motors that have been specifically built to reduce the risk of respiratory problems by filtering air of harmful particles.

Furthermore, to relieve the HEPA-13 filter, the AirCubes are also equipped with a simpler pre-filter (class G3) to capture larger particles.

By creating a negative pressure environment onsite, where in a well-sealed, segregated room used for dust creating activities, for example, air is HEPA-13 filtered, then exhausted outside by using a portable HEPA-13 filtered air cleaner. This process significantly limits the spread of particles back into other areas of the building.

At Dustcontrol UK Ltd we strive for best practice and higher than minimum standards but it is important that hire companies do not feel that dust prevention and virus limitation are minefields. We offer free advice on how to manage dust in construction environments on our website4, as well as providing access to information on how to create Covid-19 secure environments5, such

as the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control’s Technical Report March 2020.

Whether or not companies engage with us for guidance, the important thing is that for the sake of workers’ long-term health, steps are taken to create safe and healthy working environments. The severity of the potential consequences of not doing so, cannot be understated.

James Miller is the Director of Dustcontrol UK Ltd. He has a wealth of experience in helping businesses control and prevent the spread of dust in the manufacturing, engineering, food processing, construction and demolition industries, through providing dust extraction solutions and centralised vacuum systems to fit client requirements.

References 1 www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/cancer-and-construction/silica-dust.htm 2 http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/hazardous-substances/construction-dust.htm 3 www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis69.pdf 4 http://dustcontroluk.co.uk/wysiwyg/Dustcontrol_guide_for_construction.pdf developer-update.co.uk 5 https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/documents/Environmental-persistence- of-SARS_CoV_2-virus-Options-for-cleaning2020-03-26_0.pdf

NEW Jackets, Work Trousers & Topwear in the 2021 Snickers Workwear Catalogue

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With verifiably sustainable fabric technology innovations.

With a focus on comfort, performance and sustainability in its new products, the 2021 digital catalogue has all you need to know about Snickers Workwear, including new products that now use REPREVE, the world’s number one brand of recycled performance fibre.

There’s also new AllroundWork Topwear with the cooling 37.5® moisture transportation fabric, as well as upgraded FLEXIWork Stretch Trousers with extra functionality and durability.

By popular demand, there’s also a stretchy hi-vis Work Jacket with great comfort and flexibility for high-performance work and high visibility in low-light conditions.

Added to which, there’s the most innovative streetsmart stretch fabrics in the ALLROUNDWork clothing range for mobile comfort and a Layered Clothing System that ensures you can choose clothes to suit the weather on site – rain or shine, wind or snow - plus an extensive range of EN-certified ProtecWork and PPE products.

Complimented by Snickers Workwear’s Profiling and Embroidery services and the most extensive range of garment sizes, this clothing system delivers the ultimate solution to make every man and woman’s workday easier and safer.

Getting more information on the Snickers Workwear range is easy. You can call the Helpline on 01484 854788; check out https://www.snickersworkwear.com/page/product_guide_media and download a digital catalogue or email sales@hultaforsgroup.co.uk developer-update.co.uk

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Siemens scores £100,000 saving through Speedy digital hire service

Construction equipment hire and services provider Speedy, has partnered with Siemens to slash the leading engineering company’s hire costs with the help of a new app.

The MySpeedy digital service has saved the business £100,000 since it was launched in November 2018.

The programme allows the company’s employees to manage on-hire equipment individually, while enabling them to off-hire products - the process of returning assets back to a provider – at the click of a button.

This removes the need for Siemens employees to call Speedy to arrange collection of equipment and eliminates the risk of products being held beyond their hire-period, enabling the company - which typically has 2,000 items on hire at any one time in the UK - to make significant savings. Its average hire days have reduced from an average of 175 days down to 30 days since it began using the app.

The new digital service is used by more than 80 users at Siemens nationwide, including buyers, site managers and other site personnel from across its Mobility, Power and Gas and Wind Power divisions. developer-update.co.uk

The savings come as research conducted by Speedy found that nine in ten people working in construction agree that app-based technologies will become more commonplace for solving businesses’ hiring needs as younger generations enter the workforce.

The hire provider is the core supplier of plant, tools and generators to Siemens across the UK. Gordon Foster, Account Director at Speedy said: “Our customers sit at the heart of everything we do and we’re continually looking at new ways to ensure they can access the right equipment to successfully deliver their projects.

“We’re seeing our MySpeedy app make a real difference for Siemens by giving their employees a quick and simple service to on and off-hire products, but also to maintain compliance by providing them access to product certifications and transactions in one place through their mobile device.

“We look forward to working with other areas of the business to help more Siemens employees feel the benefits of using a fully digital hire service.”

Paul Duncombe Commodity Manager at Siemens, said: “Speedy has been our hire partner for five years and the business has always focused on introducing new services, which have transformed how we can hire the products and equipment we need. The new app has added significant value for us, giving our people a simpler and more flexible solution and helping us deliver new efficiencies.”

Speedy provides construction products including power generators, lifting equipment, lighting, tools and more. The hire company recently rolled out a four-hour delivery promise, Capital Commitment, to its customers UK wide.

For more information on the MySpeedy app, visit: www.speedyservices.com/ about-myspeedy

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50 Year old product makes dramatic comeback to help beat the virus When the Melaphone Speech Unit was

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popular price. is very easy to keep clean and safe with an antiseptic wipe.

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