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Issue 37 2019

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WORK OFFICIALLY STARTS AT NOTTINGHAM’S

32 AT HATCHAM COLLEGE

THE WOLSELEY ROAD PROJECT FROM

34 WE SEE?

ISG APPOINTS REL FOR MULTI-MILLION-POUND

41 PASSIVHAUS DEVELOPMENT

KEUCO IXMO_SOLO THERMOSTAT: THE SENSATION

45 50 YEARS OF PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN ACOUSTICS

HISTORIC HALIFAX BUILDING COMPLETES £1M REFURB

52 AT FIT SHOW

UNIVERSITY BUILDING NAMED ‘OUTSTANDING

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71 OPENS NEW YORK OFFICES

DESIGNED TO INSPIRE: APARTMENT FAÇADE

84 - AN AMBITIOUS RENOVATION IN READING

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88 FIT SHOW 2019

04 UNITY SQUARE

06 LBMW ARCHITECTS

09 M&E CONTRACT

10 FOR THE SHOWER

14 WITH OPENING OF ROOF-TOP GARDEN

19 PROJECT’ IN DOUBLE AWARD WIN

THE WINDOW COMPANY (CONTRACTS) IMPRESSES

A-HOY MATEY – IS THAT SECONDARY GLAZING

SCHÖCK ISOKORB FOR LARGEST UK

ROBIN MACKENZIE PARTNERSHIP

A WORLD FIRST FROM MILWOOD GROUP

DRU ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO SPARTHERM WOOD

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WORK OFFICIALLY STARTS AT NOTTINGHAM’S UNITY SQUARE DESCRIBED as: ‘the most transformational office scheme to happen in the East Midlands in more than a decade’, Unity Square has now officially broken ground in Nottingham.

MRC has entered into a 25-year lease on the development, which is being forward funded by Legal & General, placing its 13th regional hub – and 4,000 full time employees - in the heart of the city. Developers Sladen Estates and Peveril Securities believe that this will ‘help to put the city on the occupier map, securing Nottingham’s place as a Core City’. Nick Sladen, chief executive of Sladen Estates said: “Today marks the important first step in what is an incredibly significant development – both for HMRC and for the East Midlands. We’re incredibly proud to be developing Grade A office space in Nottingham, as this is something the city has been lacking for some time. The Southside of the city is undergoing a huge transformation and the offices here will complement this next phase of Nottingham’s evolving skyline.”

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The 1.14 hectare site in Queensbridge Road – opposite Nottingham train station – will

comprise two buildings totalling 62,022 sq m of office space. HMRC’s estates director, Steven Boyd, said: “HMRC is delivering the largest property transformation programme in the UK and, when it is built, the Unity Square development will be one of our largest regional offices accommodating more than 4,000 HMRC colleagues. “They will benefit from modern facilities and bright working environments, enabling them to work collaboratively with other teams to increase our effectiveness in collecting taxes.” Derek Gilby, senior fund manager at LGIM Real Assets, said: “We are delighted to have broken ground on Unity Square today as part of the significant regeneration being delivered in the City of Nottingham. This latest project will have a meaningful impact, creating new local jobs and driving economic growth. This deal is the latest in a line of HMRC hubs which we have forward funded, matching our continued appetite for secure long income investments.

MEPC REVEALS PLANS FOR LATEST OFFICE DEVELOPMENT AT NOMA MEPC has unveiled plans for its latest office project at NOMA, as they seek to capitalise on soaring demand for high quality office space in Manchester.

amed 4 Angel Square, the new 11-storey office building will sit on the corner of Corporation Street and Miller Street and is NOMA’s first speculative new build office development. The city broke a new record for office take-up in 2018 according to the Manchester Office Agents Forum, which predicts another strong year of occupier demand in 2019 as major employers look to tap into the growing pool of talent. Designed by Manchester-based architects SimpsonHaugh, the new Grade-A office building will bring over 2,000 new workers into the 20-acre neighbourhood, joining the community of businesses, residents and creatives who have already made NOMA their home. In addition to providing 200,000 sq. ft. of premium office space, shops or restaurants will be provided on the ground floor and new public realm as part of a much-improved link to One Angel Square, which will be crucial to unlocking the other new-build development opportunities. Paul Pavia, head of development at MEPC, said: “Off the back of significant investment in the listed estate, NOMA continues to go from strength to strength and we are excited to bring forward these proposals for a high quality commercial development on such a prominent site, which we intend to develop speculatively, underlining our continued confidence in Manchester as a city. As part of 4 Angel Square, we will be creating an extensive area of new high quality public realm

on what is currently surface car parking plus bar and restaurant space at ground floor to bring life to this area. We have a clear vision and aspiration to provide physical and visual connection between this part of NOMA and the listed estate and Sadler’s Yard.” The unveiling of the new-build office development follows recent commitments to invest in the extensive refurbishment of Redfern, a Grade II listed former warehouse and office building, which is being redeveloped into contemporary workspace Construction work at Dantzic, another listed building being transformed into modern offices, is due to complete in Spring this year while the first apartments in Angel Gardens, a 35-storey tower by build-to-rent developer Moda Living, will be available for rent this summer. Meanwhile global tech giant Amazon announced last year it would be opening the company’s first UK headquarters outside of London at Hanover, another recently renovated listed building at NOMA. In total, NOMA will provide 2.5 million sq. ft. of both new-build and renovated office space situated alongside housing, public realm as well as retail and leisure opportunities. NOMA has been tipped as one of the UK’s first ‘innovation districts’ by the Brookings Institute, a leading US think-tank, thanks to the scheme’s mix of high-quality office space and housing, both seen as crucial to helping drive Manchester’s future growth.

Project News The transformation will see a brand new trendled interior, bringing a relaxed, open-plan area to the site and encouraging all-day use with the facilities opening from 7am until 5pm, Monday to Friday. The innovative space has been renamed ‘the EngineRooms’, to align with the new modern look and feel of the space. It reflects a new identity for the new all day meet, eat and work concept – a place to fuel your body and work your mind.

NEW MEET, EAT AND WORK DESTINATION SET TO DRIVE INNOVATION AT BIRCHWOOD PARK The Centre at Birchwood Park to be renamed the EngineRoom following an £850k refurbishment

ATRIZIA-managed Birchwood Park, the North West’s leading out-of-town business destination is proud to be launching Warrington’s first-of-its-kind, all day, eat and meet working destination, set to promote collaboration and wellbeing amongst the park’s 6,000 occupiers.

The park, which was established 20 years ago and is currently home to more than 165 businesses and organisations from Dr Schär to Wood Group, has transformed its central hub into an integrated meet, eat and work space, offering the very best facilities for park occupiers and general public alike.

Designed by Birchwood Park occupier, interior design and architectural firm, DV8 Designs, the EngineRooms is a carefully-crafted and forward-thinking concept, which combines the relaxed ambience of a hotel business lounge, the sociability of a co-working space and ultramodern food hall, offering the best of Europe’s food market-style dining. The transformation of Birchwood Park’s central hub dovetails into its ethos of driving innovation and wellbeing amongst its occupiers and its emphasis on retaining its talent, whilst attracting new businesses. In 2018, Birchwood Park celebrated 20 years of growth. Since 1998 the park has almost tripled in size, providing 1.1million square feet of office and warehouse space and accommodating over 165 businesses.

Architects extend primary school through creative collaboration Sarah Wigglesworth Architects (SWA), working with Architects Collaborative, has designed a modern extension to the existing Victorian buildings of Kingsgate Primary School, creating a playful and light filled addition to this London school.

arah Wigglesworth Architects (SWA), working with Architects Collaborative, has designed a modern extension to the existing Victorian buildings of Kingsgate Primary School, creating a playful and light filled addition to this London school. The new space includes a multi-purpose studio, library and community entrance with accessible WC and storage. “Working with Ann Griffin of Architects Collaborative has proven how, when it comes to education projects that have forward-thinking clients such as Camden Council, collaboration produces astonishing results. Architects Collaborative, acting for LB Camden, was instrumental in initiating the project, developing the brief and a site widebmasterplan while the SWA team designed the buildings and managed the process of delivery.We are all proud of the result, which offers a wonderful new learning environment for the pupils and staff at Kingsgate” says Sarah Wigglesworth.

The extension is designed to enhance the school’s relationship with the adjacent Kilburn Grange Park. The new frontage to the park provides opportunities for community access with a possible future entrance from the park side.

The London Borough of Camden, one of the city’s councils most committed to education and design excellence, selected Kingsgate Primary School for expansion to help meet the need for more pupil places in this relatively deprived part of the borough. The existing school site on Kingsgate Road did not offer sufficient space for the required expansion and so a second site was developed to accommodate the infants (key stage 1), freeing up the Kingsgate Road site for the juniors (Key Stage 2) children aged 8 to 11 years old. Considerable adaptation of the existing site was required to create a superb learning environment to meet the needs of these older children. The extension takes advantage of this unusual opportunity, to create an exemplar learning

A palette of treated timber cladding and simple zinc roofs addresses the natural setting of the park and establishes the distinctive character of the extension. The internal spaces offer views through the building towards the mature trees beyond, creating a stimulating learning environment as well as a view through the building. Key features of the original school building, with its pop-up dormer windows, smaller scale roof elements and gable elevations, have been reinterpreted in the form and scale of the extension, enabling it to sit comfortably in the wider school site. The new internal spaces draw on the daylight qualities and proportions of the existing space. Generous pitched ceiling heights create a feeling of spaciousness and daylight enters from multiple directions.

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“This is creative collaboration at its best – where the process is enriched and the outcome exceeds what any individual member could have achieved without the shared endeavour. It has been particularly rewarding to see these delightful spaces in use and to hear from the school how they support a seamless transition for pupils moving up from their other site” said Ann Griffin.

environment dedicated to KS2 sport, learning and play, designed with children in mind.

The Wolseley Road Project from LBMW Architects Located in a unique conservation area of North London, the Wolseley Road project from LBMV Architects involved the renovation and extension of an impressive Victorian townhouse.

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riginally extended in the 1980s, the property was in need of modernisation that would embrace the Victorian character, whilst introducing a contemporary aspect that sets the property apart. With an unusual brief that challenged LBMV Architects to create a corner extension without columns, glass windows and doors are embraced as part of a cube structure to make the most of the views outside to the garden.

Featuring modern innovation including bespoke aluminium doors that operate automatically and structural glazing throughout the kitchen extension; LBMV Architects have created a contemporary design statement that carefully interacts with the Victorian brick exterior. Revealing the kitchen to be an important part of family life, the homeowner’s passion for cooking required a multi-functional space that was both practical and elegant. The result achieves a spacious kitchen that is perfect for everyday family meals, as well as entertaining friends in the summer. Attention to detail is paramount throughout the project; with built-in bench seating in the dining area and refined garden landscaping that is designed to reflect the property’s interior. Combining quality materials with an intuitive use of the available space, LBMV Architects have ensured a family home that is fit for the homeowner’s modern lifestyle.

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Project News Saracen Interiors on site with major fit-out for Global Technology Company, Carl Zeiss The interiors company is transforming c. 43,000 sq. ft. of office space plus undertaking a range of external works at a site in Cambridgeshire to create a world-class lean manufacturing facility, including a clean room, where Carl Zeiss will make electron microscopes for sale and distribution worldwide.

he fit-out of Building 1030 at Cambourne Business Park covers three floors, and the complexity and specialised nature of the work has just been documented in a new video. Clive Longden, Saracen’s Site Manager, said: “It’s a complex project with some significant challenges, but working closely with our client, the team has successfully met these challenges, and we are now on track for completion and handover on time.” Saracen won the project in a competitive tender against strong competition, further

cementing the groups presence in the industry. The team is managing a full fit-out of office space on floors one and two, as well as installing all-new kitchens and breakout areas. The first floor also includes a technical area for research and development that has required particularly careful design. But the toughest challenges have been on the ground floor where building a clean room for the production of the electron microscopes threw up significant mechanical and electrical hurdles as well as issues of coordination that the Saracen team has had to overcome. As well as the advanced M and E work, the project has required the installation of a range of specialised equipment, including cranes.

Saracen has also installed an external goods lift as part of the project scope of works. The project came about as a result of significant local business growth together with increased global demand for the products and services of the two Cambridge based subsidiaries of the Global Carl Zeiss group. Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd and Carl Zeiss Ltd, wanted to combine operations and move from their two current premises in Cambridge, to a single facility and as a result have signed a longterm lease at Cambourne Business Park Saracen is managing the project so that staff will be able to easily transfer into the newlyrevamped premises and to provide Carl Zeiss with room for further future expansion.

MARTIN-BROOKS BEGINS LANDMARK CASTLE PROJECT Sheffield roofing specialists, Martin-Brooks, are playing a pivotal role in one of the UK’s most significant heritage regeneration projects of recent years.

he firm has secured a contract to undertake the largescale refurbishment of Nottingham Castle’s roof, as part of a £30 million scheme to regenerate the entire site.

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Working with main contractors, G F Tomlinson, Martin-Brooks will be replacing all roof coverings on a series of buildings to preserve the Grade I Listed monument, including extensive areas of slates, patent glazing and guttering.

The main body of Martin-Brooks’ work will take place on the Ducal Palace, the principal part of the castle, which is undergoing a complete refurbishment. The historic building has been shrouded in scaffolding and covered, to enable the roof to be stripped back and its structure overhauled, before reclaimed Burlington slates and new rainwater goods are fitted. The firm has teams of expert heritage joiners and slaters on site and anticipates the project lasting until the end of the year.

Martin-Brooks director, Nick Brooks, said: “Following in-depth discussions about the scope of roofing works required, we are excited to be finally embarking on this momentous heritage project. Great care is being taken to ensure the materials we use are sympathetic to the castle’s age and character and we are looking forward to discovering its hidden secrets.” Nottingham Castle’s transformation will be completed in 2020. The multifaceted regeneration scheme includes the construction of a new visitor centre and extensive landscaping to improve the setting of its Listed buildings. Andy Boam, senior contracts manager at G F Tomlinson, added: “Having worked with Martin-Brooks on heritage projects, we know they have the knowledge and experience to carry out the delicate, yet significant, repairs required at Nottingham Castle. The firm’s skilled teams are taking great care to preserve the site’s integrity and we have every confidence the finish achieved will be of the highest quality.”

Project News RIBA Stage One Design Team Announced For York Castle Museum Major Redevelopment York Museums Trust have appointed the team that will work on the initial design phase of a major multi-million pound redevelopment at York Castle Museum.

he RIBA stage one phase of the project will see the creation of masterplan and concept designs for the reimagined museum in preparation for the funding campaign. The proposed development will be a significant part of the City of York Council’s plans for the regeneration of the Castle Gateway area. The team chosen are: Alison Brooks Architects working with Richard Griffiths Architects, Purcell Architecture and Todd LongstaffGowan Landscape Design; Real Studios; BDP; Appleyard and Trew; and BuroHappold Engineering. • Lead Architect – Alison Brooks Architects working with Richard Griffiths Architects, Purcell Architecture and Todd LongstaffGowan Landscape Design • Exhibition and Interpretation Design - Real Studios • Structural Engineers - BDP • Quantity Surveyors - Appleyard and Trew • Mechanical and Electrical Engineers – BuroHappold Engineering Paul Lambert, head of strategy, finance and corporate services, said: “The number of applicants for the project has been phenomenal; this was a very competitive appointment. “We are thrilled that we now have our RIBA stage one design team in place and we look forward to working with them on the next steps in realising our ambitious plans for the museum. “We are continuing to work closely with the City of York Council and English Heritage so that our plans enhance and complement the wider vision for the Castle Gateway area.” York Museums Trust’s objectives for the York Castle Museum capital project are to:

• Create a sense of place by increasing understanding of the site’s history and archaeology underlining the importance of

• Provide a must-see experience, delivering a welcoming and accessible attraction for the city of York with world class visitor facilities; • Deliver a high quality architectural and landscape intervention in the site that transforms it into a destination in its own right for residents and visitors.

Founded in 1996, Alison Brooks Architects have developed an international reputation for its innovative and award winning designs, including work on public buildings for the arts. Relevant projects include the rejuvenation of the 800 year old Cohen Quadrangle of Exeter Collage at the University of Oxford and the creation of Quarterhouse, a performing arts and business centre, in Folkestone.

ISG appoints REL for multi-millionpound M&E contract ISG has awarded REL Building Services the M&E contract for a £34 million project at Richmond upon Thames College (RuTC).

he contract follows extensive design work carried out by REL during the pre-construction stage of the scheme. It will see the M&E contractor install an extensive range of services throughout a new five-storey teaching block, which spans around 161,000 sq ft and is targeted to achieve a ‘BREEAM excellent’ rating. A raft of facilities will be incorporated into the space including business incubation space, a 160-seat theatre, art gallery, restaurant, spa and wellness centre as well as advanced learning environments, featuring TV studios, a 3D prototyping fabrication laboratory and a digital golf studio. Located at the college’s Twickenham campus, the scheme is the latest to be awarded via the Pagabo framework, which drives efficiencies and best value across public sector procurement. Toby Buckley, managing director of REL said: “This is a flagship building for RuTC which requires a vast range of building services that have to drive efficiencies, not only in terms of cost but environmental performance. Our early engagement in the scheme, including extensive BIM modelling, was crucial as it enabled us to work closely with the project team to design an M&E solution which could

meet all aspects of the brief. Being an ISG supply chain partner we have worked on several other large prestigious projects, we’re delighted to be working with the team again to deliver this high-profile, state-of-the-art scheme.” Richard White – Project Director at ISG said: “REL has forged a strong reputation for the design and installation of building services for the education sector. Their input and technical expertise throughout the pre-construction stage has resulted in an M&E solution which will deliver significant benefits to the project.” The new learning environment will open in early 2020 and will accommodate 3,000 students. REL has worked on 12 projects for new schools within the last three years.

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• Establish the York Castle Museum as the home of a national collection of everyday life, presenting and interpreting objects to engage diverse audiences;

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KEUCO IXMO_ solo thermostat: The sensation for the shower

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hanks to innovative technology the fitting uniquely combines thermostat, stop valve, and a wall outlet for the shower hose, all functions in only one module. Operating it is easy and can be grasped intuitively. The water flow is regulated at the front, the temperature at the back, and the hose connection is integrated. Because there is only one element

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“The SCV is optimised for Tanktronic system applications and the range of 5 valve size options, varying from ¾” up to 2” to cater for differing tank flow rate requirements, is proving popular with specifiers” says Mark Schlotel, Marketing Manager at Cistermiser and Keraflo. “This intelligent motorised filling valve is compact yet robust and provides a modern alternative to traditional design solutions featuring inline control valves and Keraflo Aylesbury delayed action mechanical float valves.”

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Connected to a Tanktronic Control Unit and incorporating Keraflo’s proven brass bodied valve with ceramic disc sealing parts, the SCV features a high torque electric motor which efficiently opens and closes the filling valve as required.

diagnostic functions include a data log of usage and cleaning cycles. Straightforward to install and commission, the SCV is designed to efficiently match tank capacity to demand, with adjustable filling level parameters based on the size of the tank and water consumption needs.

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Project News Historic Halifax building completes £1m refurb with opening of roof-top garden A Halifax-based building, built in the 1900’s, welcomed the mayor and mayoress of Calderdale to open its newly renovated roof-top garden on 12th March 2019.

usiness partners, Vicky and Brian Nolan began the £1m refurbishment of Croft Myl in 2015 and have since provided 40 local businesses with vibrant office space. The Mayor, Marcus Thompson and Mayoress, Nicky Chance-Thompson cut the red ribbon to officially mark the regeneration of what was once an unusable and derelict building. The roof-top garden and penthouse suite, which has taken 12-months to build, features glass pods and a unique slide, offering tenants an alternative way to reach the penthouses offices below. Vicky and Brian Nolan designed the awardwinning office space with local SME’s in mind; having struggled to find a suitable headquarters for their electrical and fire safety business, Circuit Compliance.

The first of its kind, Croft Myl provides ‘no-ties’ contracts for its residents Current tenants include Andys Man Club, Wright Angle Marketing, Kip Mcgrath, Zenith Wealth Management, Woodhall Mortgages, Snowflake Media and many others. Commenting on the opening of the roof-top garden, Vicky Nolan said: “What a fantastic way to start the year. We’re absolutely thrilled to have welcomed our valued tenants and other local professionals to the opening of our rooftop garden. We hope this fantastic space will be enjoyed many this summer. Having the mayor and mayoress there to celebrate the opening was brilliant and we were very pleased to give them a little push down the roof-top slide!

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“It’s been a very busy start to the year for us but we will continue to put our occupants and local SMEs at the heart of what we do.”

Project News CURTAIN RISES ON ‘STUNNING’ CONGRESS THEATRE The multi-million pound renovation of the Congress Theatre has opened with a superb reopening concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

t was the first public performance to be held at the Grade II* listed theatre in two years since it was closed for an extensive renovation project to be carried out.

There was much acclaim at the reopening for the attention to detail in bringing the building back to the glory of its first opening in 1963, while visitors also enjoyed modern enhancements such as new heating and air conditioning systems, toilets, flooring, seats, ceilings and lifts. Other behind-the-scenes improvements include a new state-of-the-art lighting bridge and replacement of old electrical equipment. Councillor David Tutt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, said: “It was wonderful to see a packed house at the reopening with everyone enjoying a fantastic concert in stunning surroundings. It was the perfect way to celebrate the successful completion of this major renovation project and we are now looking forward to the opening of Devonshire Quarter’s new Welcome Building, which will offer premier conferencing facilities.” The theatre refurbishment is part of Eastbourne Borough Council’s £54 million project to create Devonshire Quarter, a first-class cultural, conferencing and sporting complex. The Welcome Building will provide conference halls, break out and hospitality areas and the site’s central box office. Tennis facilities both on and off court have seen considerable

improvements including the building of a new players’ village, and work is well underway on new practice courts. An elegant new plaza provides an attractive gateway into the theatres, conference facilities and Towner Art Gallery and ensures that Devonshire Quarter is fully accessible to all visitors. Gary Tidmarsh, Director at Levitt Bernstein – Devonshire Park architects - said: “We’re delighted that the Congress Theatre is now back in action, seamlessly integrating high quality, modern facilities into a restored historical context. Its reopening puts Devonshire Park firmly on the map as a significant cultural destination.” Jason Griffiths, Regional Director of Vinci Construction UK, said: “Vinci Construction UK is privileged to have extensively refurbished the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne. We are delighted that the end product will give so much pleasure back to the local community for years to come”.

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A world of possibilities with Vicaima doors The eagerly anticipated 2019 edition of the Vicaima Interior Door Selector (IDS) has now arrived, with an array of products designed to inspire creative interiors for modern living. Whether for homes, commercial environments, health or educational establishments, Vicaima offers original style coupled with outstanding performance.

he 2019 IDS provides specifiers and distributors with an easy to navigate, priced guide through a myriad of styles and finishes that demonstrate the sheer breadth of possibilities available with Vicaima interior doors and doorsets. All doors are available in a variety of performance cores, extensive choice of dimensions and of course a colour palette that allows real creative flair for new build and refurbishment projects. Whether the vision calls for wood veneers displaying their natural specie or stained in a contemporary tone, originally designed laminates and innovative foils or even a spectrum of paint lacquers; Vicaima has one of the most comprehensive selections available. As if 80 pages of door models were not enough, the Vicaima 2019 Interior Door Selector goes one step further, offering a wide assortment of additional modifications.

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All doors are available in a variety of performance cores, extensive choice of dimensions and of course a colour palette that allows real creative flair for new build and refurbishment projects.

Vicaima customisation provides the opportunity to select a door of choice from any of their Essential exstock solid core designs and to transform them with grooves, inlays and glazing plus many other factory servicing options. Effectively this creates thousands of additional doors patterns, all available with shorter lead times than conventional bespoke doors.

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Download a copy of the 2019 Interior Door Selector today by visiting the Vicaima website www.vicaima.com. Alternatively call 01793 532333 for further possibilities.

Awards News MAGNIFICENT WYNDHAM PARK PROJECT WINS HERITAGE AWARD SOUTH KESTEVEN District Council’s Heritage Lottery-funded project to restore Wyndham Park to its former glory has won in a prestigious awards scheme.

he £1m-plus project has been named Heritage Project of the Year in the Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2019.

Tom Woodhead, director of the Woodhead Group said: “Volunteer and community involvement has been at the heart of the project.

With so many layers to the park’s history, it was essential that the project preserved historic features for future generations to enjoy and provided a sustainable opportunity for visitors to learn about the history of the site.

“As public parks are recreational space provided for the wellbeing and good of the community, engagement and collaboration has been a major success of the project.”

South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) embarked on an ambitious and engaging heritage restoration project to symbolise the dawn of a new era for the World War One memorial park. Hosted by Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts at Double Tree by Hilton in Lincoln on 5 February, representatives from the council’s main contractor, Woodhead Group, and architect, Hugh Massey, collected the award. This project was supported with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which contributed £818,000 towards the works, community events and building a body of volunteers who will steward the park to secure its long-term future. SKDC’s cabinet member for retail and visitor economy, Cllr Nick Robins, said: “The restoration of Wyndham Park was a very significant project and the results of all the hard work that went into it have surpassed expectations. All those involved deserve sincere congratulations, and to be among the winners of these prestigious awards is a great achievement.”

Whilst the construction works are now complete, volunteer support continues to play a vital part in the day to day running of the site and we are very encouraged by the number of new volunteers coming forward to help. Hugh Massey, of Hugh Massey Architects, said: “Speaking for the whole design team, we have been immensely gratified to work with an enthusiastic client and construction team, bringing back to life and community use existing facilities and introducing a new multiuse park visitor centre where previously there were only run-down buildings.”

A key driver of the scheme was to complete the work in time for the 100-year anniversary of the end of World War One. Men of the Machine Gun Corps would regularly march through the park on their way to training at Belton Park.

Amtico wins inaugural AJ Specification Award for Flooring Amtico has won the AJ Specification Award for Flooring for its work with architects Farrell & Clark at the Clothworkers’ South Building at the University of Leeds. The winner’s trophy was presented at the inaugural awards ceremony, held at the Principal in Manchester on Friday 15 February 2019.

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hen architects Farrell & Clark were brought in and tasked with a refurbishment of the entrance and stairwell at the Clothworkers’ South Building, Amtico’s versatile Signature collection was chosen. The LVT flooring successfully revitalised circulation in the area and signalled to visitors that they were entering a vibrant space of creativity. This was reflected in the comments by the AJ Specification Awards Judging Panel 2019, who stated: “This team has taken it way beyond what you might expect and delivered a creative and innovative solution on a budget which isn’t huge.”

Commenting on the accolade, Louisa Eyles, Commercial Marketing Manager at Amtico, said: “We are delighted with winning this award. It reflects the quality of our Signature flooring, as well as how we work closely with architects to achieve long-lasting, stunning designs.” AJ Specification editor Robert Wilson introduced the awards in front of more than 200 guests, before former RIBA President and keynote speaker Stephen Hodder addressed the audience on the theme of ‘collaboration’. The ceremony itself was hosted by AJ editor Emily Booth.

The AJ Specification Awards recognise the key importance of collaboration between product and material suppliers/manufacturers and architects to the success of a building project – and celebrate innovative and creative use of products and materials in specific buildings that enhances or exceeds the brief. Regardless of size or scale of practice, all UK projects had to be completed between March 2017 and September 2018. As with all Amtico’s premium LVT collections, Signature is designed and manufactured to world-class standards in the UK, ensuring continuity and guaranteed technical excellence.

Awards News PELL FRISCHMANN WINS AWARD FOR BROUGH SOUTH RELIEF ROAD Project is a key component in the regeneration of development of the town

eading engineering consultancy Pell Frischmann, local contractors CR Reynolds, and East Riding of Yorkshire Council have won the Institution of Civil Engineers Certificate of Excellence award for its work on Phase Two of the Brough Relief Road in East Riding, Yorkshire. The award – for projects worth £5m and over – was presented at the Institution of Civil Engineers Annual Yorkshire & Humber Awards on Friday 15 March, held at Sheffield City Hall. Pell Frischmann was the designer for all multidisciplinary aspects of the project including highway and drainage design, bridge design and environmental mitigation. The ICE annual awards recognise achievement, excellence or innovation in civil engineering projects in the past two years. Criteria for the awards include the value and impact on society, sustainability, health and safety, quality of design, best practice, difficulty and response, and collaboration. The project is key in helping deliver the £200m Brough South development – a mixed-use residential, retail, leisure and commercial scheme – on the south of the railway line. The project extended the existing relief road and provides a link to the 125-acre site. It also cleared the way for design work to start on Phase Three of the project, linking Brough Relief Road to the Humber Enterprise Park, removing traffic from Skillings Lane, and easing congestion in the centre of Brough. Once completed, Brough South is expected to include 750 new homes, new healthcare facilities and care facilities for the elderly, a new primary school, natural play environments, supermarket and retail units and an ecological zone adjacent to the Humber. Brough South will also create more than 700 new jobs once completed. Damian Kilburn, Transport and Infrastructure Director, Pell Frischmann, said: “We are delighted to have won this prestigious award which continues our long-term, successful relationship with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Pell Frischmann has also designed other projects in the East Yorkshire area including the Beverley Southern Relief Road, Willerby and Derringham Flood Alleviation Scheme (WaDFAS) and the A164 Improvements scheme.

It was a double night of success for Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) and architecture and sports & leisure firm LK2 at the Lincoln Good Design Awards, as the newly renovated Constance Stewart Hall took home the coveted ‘Outstanding Project’ and ‘Best Commercial Project’ awards.

esigned by LK2, the impressive £2.2m redevelopment was chosen by the Planning Department of Lincoln City Council as the overall ‘Outstanding Project’ of 2019, whilst a public vote placed it top in the commercial category. In naming it the ‘Outstanding Project’ the panel praised the design’s ability to maintain the heart and character of the existing art deco building whilst adding a modern aesthetic: “This modern extension to an academic building has real dynamism with bold modern materials and strong geometry which creates great contrast, whilst referencing the art deco design of the host building. The result is a prominent and sculptural focal point onto this busy junction announcing BGU’s presence.”

make this a reality. The design by LK2 for Constance Stewart Hall perfectly captured this balance and our finished building provides students with cutting edge facilities to help them progress. “We are incredibly proud to have been an integral part of the Lincoln community for over 150 years and it is immensely rewarding to see that the people of this city hold our campus in such a high regard.” Dale Lui, chief executive of LK2 Group, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded two fantastic awards for this iconic scheme which has transformed the cityscape. “The extra special thing about this award is that the project was voted for by the general public, showing that people from the city of Lincoln appreciate the building’s design.

As the Vice-Chancellor of BGU, the Reverend Canon Professor Peter Neil, noted, this union of history and innovation was vital to the University:

“This project showcases the impact of good design in so many different ways. Acting as a ‘shop window’, the new building gives BGU’s campus greater prominence and promotes the university to the wider community.

“When it came to creating a new flexible teaching space we needed a building that would support our ambitions, and we wanted a team of architects who could

“The design of the building has enabled us to create an ‘outward-looking’ part of the campus, inviting local people to see the university as part of their community.”

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“The completion of this project represented a significant landmark in the progress of Brough South, that will enhance the town’s prosperity with the creation of hundreds of new jobs and homes, new amenities and much-needed traffic infrastructure improvements.

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Awards News WREN KITCHENS JOINS BRITAIN’S BEST MANUFACTURERS Wren Kitchens, the UK’s Number 1 kitchen retailer, has been awarded the Made In Britain marque in recognition of its commitment to manufacturing excellence.

ren manufactures all its highquality kitchens at three stateof-the-art factories in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, using the latest production technologies. Around two thousand kitchens a week are delivered fully built, including all doors, drawers, wirework and baskets, and Wren has supplied kitchens worth over £1 billion in the last three years. The company is this year celebrating its tenth anniversary and, from a standing start, has become the UK’s Number 1 kitchen retailer, with 77 showrooms nationwide and plans to open 18 more in 2019. Wren employs nearly 4,300 staff and owns its complete supply chain, delivering kitchens from its factories in its own fleet of lorries, passing on the savings to customers and offering unbeatable value. Made In Britain brings together the best manufacturers in the UK, through the use of its

registered collective mark. It guarantees that members’ products are made in Britain and comply to the highest standards. Wren prides itself on exceptional quality standards and customer service. It is the only company to have been awarded FIRA Gold for both product and installation by the Furniture Industry Research Association and only works with professional installers who share its values and commitment to its customers. Wren Kitchens has created the largest kitchen collection in the UK. The Infinity Collection offers millions of combinations, with a range of 700 feature units available in 50mm increments, and customers can choose from the Spectrum range of more than 2,000 colours. Independent review sites, such as Trustpilot and Google, show that Wren Kitchens has one of the highest satisfaction ratings of any kitchen retailer with a satisfaction score of 96% in the last 12 months.

Mark Pullan, Wren’s Managing Director, said: “We are very proud of our British manufacturing heritage. All our kitchens are designed, developed and built in the UK to the highest standards. We are committed to manufacturing affordable luxury kitchens here in Britain and this makes us unique in the kitchen market. We have created thousands of jobs in the UK and are delighted to have so many passionate, dedicated and exceptionally talented people working within the Wren family. We are happy to be joining like-minded businesses at Made In Britain and look forward to being part a strong brand that promotes British manufacturing”. John Pearce, chief executive of Made In Britain, said: “Wren is an outstanding example of a high-quality manufacturing business flying the flag for British-made products. Its impressive journey to being the country’s leading kitchen retailer in just ten years is testament to the management team’s ambition and vision. It’s great to see that its sights are set firmly on continued future growth, despite the economic challenges a lot of sectors are currently facing. “Its founding principles of sustainability, excellence and transparency throughout its supply chain are perfectly aligned with the values of Made in Britain, and we’re proud to have Wren as a member.”

ROCKWOOL WINS SIG SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD SIG, the UK’s market leading specialist distributor of insulation, dry lining and related products to the construction industry, has awarded ROCKWOOL its coveted Supplier of the Year title.

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his prestigious award, presented to ROCKWOOL at the 2019 SIG Sales Conference held this month at the De Vere Water Park in the Cotswolds, as voted for by SIG’s internal and external teams. “We’re pleased to announce ROCKWOOL as SIG’s Supplier of the Year,” says Gemma Prince, Head of Category – Insulation at SIG Distribution.

“It’s a recognition of the speed and excellence of ROCKWOOL’s customer support and technical guidance, the company’s 100% commitment to SIG and the quality of the product range ROCKWOOL provides. It’s a hard-earned win for the whole ROCKWOOL team and thoroughly well deserved. This award is a vindication of the massive progress that ROCKWOOL continues to make in the

UK construction industry,” adds Ed Peltor, Commercial Director at ROCKWOOL UK. “The whole company from manufacturing and logistics through to sales, marketing, customer support, finance and HR are playing their part in this success, and we’re delighted to receive this important accolade from SIG.”

Coatings, Sealants & Paints Freefoam says “It’s all about Colour.”

intrinsically bonded together creating hardwearing and long lasting colour products. Is colour difficult to get hold of? No, our technology means that we can manufacture colour fascia as part of our normal process. This means the majority of colours are now available from stock, and fitters should see little difference in lead times between white and colour.

We spoke to Freefoam Commercial Director Colin St John to find out all about colour fascia and soffit, the changes in the PVC market from white to colour and what this means for refurbishment specialists. Tell us a bit about the background. For many years white was the only option and the only choice for PVC Window, Doors and Fascia. Colour was difficult to get and often had to be ordered well in advance and in large quantities. But things have changed. Manufacturers have developed new techniques and made colour a permanent part of their ranges. So how are your colour products made? Freefoam manufacture colour fascia, soffit and gutter using compounds as well as our own patented ColormaxTM technology. The special process means the outside colour skin and the inside foam core are

How many colours are available We have a range of eight colours: white, black, leather brown, pale gold, sable, storm grey, anthracite grey and dark grey. We are finding the grey shades to be the most popular, because they match to windows and doors. We recommend if fitters want to get in to colour, promoting grey to your clients is a good way to start.

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How can the refurbishment sector benefit from the colour range? Colour gives refurbishment specialist the opportunity to develop new business. Developers and architects like the advantages of using colour as a signature for their building projects. Homeowners, inspired by TV home improvement programmes, now regularly choose colour to personalise their property and give it the all important ‘wow’ factor. All industry research shows the trend is set to continue. Housebuilders were the first to use colour, and we’re now seeing it become established in the refurbishment market.

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EARTHBORN SILICATE USED FOR MEDIEVAL HALL HOUSE A listed north Devon home, built around 1550, has been given a contemporary look thanks to its redecoration with Earthborn paints.

more contemporary feel, use a wider palette of colours and avoid the regular repainting that’s needed with limewash.”

The previous owners limewashed it inside and out, but current owner Simon Clarke said: “The house is built of Devon cob, a clay soil based building material. It’s important that these old, natural walls can breathe, to prevent damage caused by moisture build up. So I needed breathable paints, but I didn’t want to use limewash again. I wanted to create a

Simon’s research drew him to Earthborn paints, which can be used straight over existing limewash. He selected Earthborn’s Ecopro Silicate Masonry system for the external walls. The Ecopro Silicate Masonry System offers a durable, easy to use alternative to limewash and conventional

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masonry paints. The result is a very hard wearing, water and weather resistant barrier. It offers the same high levels of breathability as limewash but is easier to use and lasts much longer. Useful for any porous mineral surface, Ecopro Silicate Masonry Paint gives a classic matt finish that will not yellow with time. It even helps prevent algae growth and mould.

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The external walls of this late medieval hall house have been painted with Earthborn Silicate Masonry Paint in Sandstone to provide a long lasting alternative to limewash.

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SELF-CLEAN RENDERS AND PAINTS PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE FAÇADE SOLUTION Building renovation can prove a costly business, particularly if a structure’s façade requires periodical restoration. Renders or paints that protect against everyday pollutants and offset signs of age and disrepair are essential to the sustainability of our buildings. Nikolaos Mantelis, Product Manager at global building materials manufacturer, Baumit, looks at durable, self-cleaning top coat systems which reduce the need for future refurbishment and provide an aesthetically-appealing, cost-effective, sustainable solution for building facades.

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lthough not a recent innovation, self-cleaning renders and paints have made an indelible mark on the construction industry as an ingenious alternative to regular and aggressive building renovation.

Products which require water or natural elements such as daylight, rain or air moisture to keep a building’s façade clean offer a huge benefit to the property owner in terms of costeffectiveness. Self-cleansing systems eliminate the need for periodical maintenance as surfaces stay looking clean and healthy far longer than traditional coatings. The environment gains from the technology, too. Buildings adorned with self-cleaning materials do not require chemicallyinfused agents to maintain a dirt-free surface. A fact worth remembering as the government struggles to make good its pledge to reduce UK emissions by a minimum 80% from 1990 levels by 2050.

Self-cleansing systems eliminate the need for periodical maintenance as surfaces stay looking clean and healthy far longer than traditional coatings. The environment gains from the technology, too. Buildings adorned with self-cleaning materials do not require chemicallyinfused agents to maintain a dirtfree surface.

The power of light The two main self-cleaning topcoat systems currently available require different climatic conditions to trigger the cleansing process. One uses direct rain or water contact, allowing dirt contained within a droplet to simply roll of the surface. This system is fine in principle, but slightly flawed in practice. The electrostatic properties of the molecules contained within the topcoat means if a hand or other object such as a ball comes into contact with the surface, a dirty print will be left behind. Nanopor is different… Nanopor systems require nothing more than sunlight, humidity and wind to provide a uniform, dirt-free surface. A special photocatalyst additive, which has been developed by Baumit, uses the power of light to activate the selfcleaning effect in its Nanopor range of renders and paints. The ‘Nanoporeffect’ is produced when sunlight

activates the photocatalysis additive in the render or paint, affecting the upper-hydrophilic nano layer within the product whilst it dries. During the process, dirt is decomposed and lifted from the surface by air movement. Any remaining particles are removed by rain and evaporation of absorbed dampness. For a simpler explanation of the ‘Nanopor-effect’; when a drop of water falls on a normal hydrophobic render surface, it will appear as a ‘ball’ of water. A drop of water when dropped onto Baumit NanoporTop loses its surface tension. During evaporation the moisture releases dirt particles, resulting in a dry, clean and beautiful façade. Innovative Because Nanopor doesn’t depend on direct contact with water to trigger the self-cleaning process, areas of a building not exposed to rain - such

as those beneath the eaves – are also thoroughly cleansed. This enables a consistent, clean performance across the entire building and eliminates issues such as streaking or dark patches forming where water was unable to connect with the façade. The photokat process is particularly effective against fungi or mould in a façade. It’s also superb for removing smoke or dust particles. Again, it’s worth making the point that the innovative Nanotechnology in renders and paints reduces the need for a building’s renovation, making it a costeffective and environmentally-friendly alternative to other exterior coatings.

Let it breathe It is estimated poorly-insulated homes account for 25% of emissions released in the UK, hence the need for a focus on improving the thermal performance of our new and existing properties. Airtight buildings are important, but they must also be able to breathe. Think about what goes on inside of a house – washing, cooking, bathing… even breathing. All that moisture has to go somewhere - ideally out of the building. However, with some topcoats and renders, it’s like placing a plastic

It is estimated poorly-insulated homes account for 25% of emissions released in the UK, hence the need for a focus on improving the thermal performance of our new and existing properties. Airtight buildings are important, but they must also be able to breathe. Think about what goes on inside of a house – washing, cooking, bathing…even breathing.

bag over a home’s exterior. Sure, the building’s better-insulated, but it’s also trapping escaping moisture which can result in damp and mould growth, and lead to health issues for occupants. Baumit’s topcoat and colour product range contains a “nanoporous” structure, which allows buildings to breathe - keeping them warm in winter and comfortably cool in summer whilst eliminating the potential for moisture retention and damp. The development of self-cleaning top coats and renders has given a whole new lease of life to building facades. By focusing as much care and attention to the array of available technicallyadvanced, high-performance materials we apply to the outside of a building, will help ensure a more comfortable and healthy environment for those on the inside.

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As with most self-cleaning exterior finishes, Baumit NanoporTop, a readyto-use dirt and pollution-repellent render, can be hand or machineapplied. It features unique nanocrystalline and non-organic additives which result in significant surface

reduction of pollution compared to other coatings, leaving a building protected and looking clean and bright. The microscopically smooth surface of Baumit Nanopor render and paint offers a façade a unique protective barrier against pollution, as dirt particles have nothing to cling onto.

GEZE solution is just the ticket Laser precision proved to be just the ticket in the redevelopment of Telford’s bus station where the latest GEZE technology has combined efficiency with passenger safety.

he travel hub - part of the Telford Shopping Centre - has undergone a £1.9 million refurbishment and transformed an “out-of-date” terminus to a light and airy atrium geared to improve passenger experience. The new Telford Bus Station separates the transport and customer areas with a bank of automatic doors powered by the GEZE Slimdrive SL NT operators. Each set of doors is fitted with a GEZE laser scanner LZR® sensor – a new product devised for use in environments that have specific and demanding requirements. The movement sensors provide a threedimensional protection of the monitored area which initiate door openings at the optimum time. This is a massive boon to passenger safety as the automatic doors stay closed – activated only when the bus is parked and in position. This protects passengers from wandering into the area when bus manoeuvres are taking place. As LZR scanners are fitted to the doors they are easier to install and are more aesthetically pleasing than sensor loops which need to be

“The redevelopment of Telford Bus Station has significantly improved the facilities for commuters using public transport and making it a pleasurable experience. We are delighted that GEZE technology has helped bring about some of this change and delivered a solution that is effective, efficient and brings real benefits to bus station operations and the people who use such an important transport hub.” - Andy Howland

embedded into the ground and sealed with bitumen in order to install. Sensor loops also deteriorate over time and can be expensive and awkward to replace. They not only make an ideal safety barrier but also add to the improved aesthetic of the station. With a height of just 7cm – Slimdrive SL NT operators are almost invisible, virtually silent in operation and can move leaf weights of up to 125kg. They are ideal for buildings with high levels of footfall and a continuous flow of people heading in and out of the building.

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Integrated within the shopping centre, the bus station acts as a ‘hub and spoke’ operation for the borough’s transport network and is intended to boost economic growth by encouraging increasing visitor numbers into to the town and providing an “attractive gateway”.

The re-development is a partnership between Telford Shopping Centre, Arriva and Telford & Wrekin Council which secured £1.3 million for the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership towards the improved bus station facility. The improvements are part of a wider programme of expansion and modernisation costing £200 million and coincided with

Telford 50 – the golden anniversary of the creation of Telford as a new town. Andy Howland, Sales and Marketing Director for GEZE UK: “The redevelopment of Telford Bus Station has significantly improved the facilities for commuters using public transport and making it a pleasurable experience. “We are delighted that GEZE technology has helped bring about some of this change and delivered a solution that is effective, efficient and brings real benefits to bus station operations and the people who use such an important transport hub.” Matt Powell, network and transport group manager at Telford & Wrekin Council: “The provision of intelligent access solutions at bus loading points was a key part of improving safety in the new building. The solution provided has been a great success, and helped us meet this objective without any manual intervention.”

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

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The Clement Conservation Rooflight Crafted by experts in steel fenestration and building restoration.

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The Clement Conservation Rooflight is a replica of a Victorian original. Designed to lie flush with the roofline and in keeping with the character of your property, it is the only conservation rooflight that is available from stock in two profiles – for slate or clay tiles - to ensure the best finish.

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Designed to Inspire: Apartment Façade Showcases Range of Reynaers Products The new A3 Advanced Architecture Apartments in Sophia, Bulgaria showcase an impressive façade design using sustainable aluminium and glazing systems manufactured by Reynaers.

tanding out from the landscape, the building boasts an impressive design of glass, concrete, aluminium and steel. The expansive glazing system and fitting of the custom fritted panels was made possible by Reynaers Aluminium curtain wall systems. Inspired by the surrounding mountains and architecture, A3 Architecture Apartments were designed by STARH Architects, a leading architectural firm based in Sophia. It is a collaborative project from client through to manufacturer; and throughout the design process, there was a clear vision to create clean orthogonal spaces and spacious rooms.

The A3 Apartment façade was made possible by a range of Reynaers solutions, including the CW 50, a curtain wall and roof façade system developed to offer unlimited design freedom and allow maximum natural light entry. The project also features the CS 77, a highly insulated aluminium window that is thermally stable and secure. The result is a building that sits harmoniously in the urban landscape and the impressive façade showcases an architectural project with strong aesthetic and functional design. The building is 100 metres in length, houses 158 apartments and rises 17 storeys. Taking inspiration from the surrounding landscape, the A3 building is divided into five distinctive blocks, designed to reflect the five mountain peaks, or the silhouette of a family with three children. Each building has its own entrance and independent vertical circulation and the blocks are outlined with soft and elegant forms to counter the rugged mountains that tower over the capital. The residents are at the very heart of the buildings design - each apartment block has been cleverly positioned to take advantage of the building’s geographical location. For example, each living room is oriented to take in east and southeast light, offering residents a spectacular view of the sunrise. The extensive glazing made possible by Reynaers’ curtain walling range also gives residents incredible views of the surrounding city and beyond towards the Vitosha Mountains.

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Further details are available from: Reynaers Aluminium Limited, Tel: 0121 421 1999, or email: reynaersltd@reynaers.com, website: www.reynaers.co.uk.

Doors, Windows & Fittings Comar 9P.i High Performance Window, Door & Framing System After extensive research and consultation with key supply partners, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems deliver the Comar 9P.i High Performance Window, Door and Framing System. Research indicated that a thermally efficient futureproof facade system was required, with off-site manufacture and value engineering solutions that actively seek to reduce material content. Comar 9P.i High Performance framing offers two options of construction, ladder frame or mitre frame. Comar 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors can be hung directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames, creating a truly integrated solution. Building typologies differ from refurbishment to new build, so Comar 9P.i has profiles widths from 78mm, 100mm and 120mm creating greater design flexibility. There are three levels of thermal performance, standard, multi-chamber and multi-chamber thermal foam, creating U-values of between 1.6 to 1.0 for a typical grid size with opening vents. Comar 9P.i has slim 65mm sight-lines to meet that architecturally demanded aesthetics are achieved. Glazing lines are flush, maintaining consistent lines for a sleek external facade providing straight interfacing with walls, internal floors and partitions. Consideration is also given for plaster-lines with profiles to cater for differing situations. Comar 9P.i windows can be openin or open-out side, top or bottom hung and a tilt and turn option, offering unobtrusive ventilation. Comar 5P.i Vertical Sliding Windows and Horizontal Windows can also be integrated into the Comar 9P.i framing. Glazing sizes have been catered for up to 62mm meaning that future requirements for high performing acoustic or triple glazed projects can be specified. RRN519059 Comar Half Page.indd 1

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Comar 9Pi. The Next Generation of Framing Systems, includes: • New Comar 9P.i & Comar 9P.i high performance window and door suite. • Value Engineered: Windows and Doors hang directly from Comar 9P.i Framing, reducing metal content • Fast-track fabrication, off-site construction. • British Standards BS 6375, PAS 23 and PAS 24 • Security approved Secured by Design • Dual colour options with all finishes: anodising with a 35-year guarantee, polyester powder coating, a 25-year guarantee with RAL colours from Interpon and Syntha Pulvin • Value engineering opportunities creating cost efficiencies • Low-rise thresholds and wide doors to cater for DDA • Up to two storey facades, with 3000mm spans at 1500mm centres • Low U-values 1.6 – 1.0 • High span mullions and transoms • Slim 65mm, sight-lines • Flexibility: Profile width 80mm, 100mm & 120mm • Three options of thermal performance, standard, multi-chambered, thermal foam • Flush glazing seamless opening vents • Glass lines on one plane • Integrates with existing Comar 5P.i windows and Comar 7 Doors • Flexible fabrication mitre frame construction or ladder frame construction For further technical information or pricing, contact Comar’s Marketing Department on 020 8685 2318, email projects@parksidegroup.co.uk or visit www.comar-alu.co.uk 29/03/2019 09:55:37

Situated in the heart of Birmingham’s commercial quarter, the Colmore Building has undergone a £3.5m enhancement project and now offers 310,000 sq ft of highly specified office space. A full glass, manual revolving door, manufactured and installed by TORMAX, delivers elegant and efficient access into tenanted office space. Adjacent to this, two TORMAX automatic swing doors have been installed either side of an existing revolving door, creating a comprehensive entrance into the spacious main reception. Redeveloped by AshbyCapital, working with office design and fitout specialists, Oktra, the Colmore Building offers the best amenities of any office space in Birmingham. Occupiers not only enjoy an expansive gym with luxury changing facilities but also a café, doctor’s surgery, concierge services, parking for 100 bikes and even beauty treatment rooms. The double-height reception offers an unrivalled welcome, with a striking feature leather wall that combines with innovative artwork to make a lasting impression. The manual revolving door creates a contemporary frontage commensurate with any high-end office facility, whilst delivering a solution that allows smooth pedestrian access. It is also a sustainable option, obviously requiring no energy to rotate the door yet positively contributing to a greener environment by helping reduce heat loss from building.

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Maintaining the minimalist aesthetics of the predominantly glass reception area, the Swiss-designed TORMAX iMotion 1401 operators that drive the swing doors, are neatly concealed in steel casings set into the floorspace, delivering automation without the need for external operators.

With an impressive lifespan, the iMotion 1401 motors are unique in that they do not feature any of the parts that usually wear out, such as gears and brushes. This dramatically reduces the need for ongoing maintenance and keeps the doors working more efficiently for longer. “The complete range of TORMAX iMotion door drives are renowned for delivering unparalleled reliability and outstanding ongoing performance,” said Simon Roberts, md for TORMAX UK LTD. “The high-torque motors have been proven worldwide, outperforming other operators to deliver smooth and efficient access for a great many years.” www.tormax.co.uk RRN519058 Tormax HP.indd 1

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Deceuninck adds NEW Flush Door to Heritage Collection Building on the success of its award-winning Heritage Flush Window, Deceuninck has launched a new Flush Door to its Heritage Collection. The Flush Door has the only dedicated open-out flush door sash on the market, perfectly complementing the Heritage Flush Sash.

he new Flush Door combines beautiful style with outstanding performance. It has been designed to replicate traditional timber and aluminium windows and comes in 26 colourways from stock. It is ideal for older and period properties and also adds character to new build developments. Deceuninck’s latest product is also #BestInClass for weather performance and energy efficiency, with Class 4 600 Pa Air Permeability, Class E1050 Pa Water Tightness (full frame) and Class A3 1200 Pa Wind Resistance. The doorset achieves an ‘A’ energy rating with U-Values as low as 1.0 W/m2K with triple glazing and 1.3 W/m2K with double glazing. The Flush Door also comes with dedicated PAS24-approved hardware and is Part M compliant for easy access. ABOVE LEFT Deceuninck has launched a new Flush Door to the Heritage Collection LEFT

Deceuninck Managing Director Rob McGlennon says: “Following the astounding success of our Heritage Flush Window we’ve added another product to the Flush family. Our new Flush Door looks fantastic and is #BestInClass for performance. We’ve designed the door to look and perform the very best, which was made possible thanks to the bespoke PAS24 hardware. “The Flush Door suites with the Heritage Flush Window for a seamless, high-end look that enhances both traditional and contemporary homes. Like all products in our Heritage Collection it is available in 26 colourways from stock, which we’re extending to 30 colourways in 2019.” Find out more by calling 01249 816 969 or visiting www.deceuninck.co.uk. Follow @DeceuninckUK.

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Deceuninck 2500 aluminium-alternative window ideal for Capital House Leading window systems company Deceuninck has been specified for a prestigious refurbishment project. Deceuninck’s 2500 Tilt & Turn window provided a high-performance alternative to aluminium for Capital House, a bespoke student accommodation complex in Southampton.

apital House opened in September 2018. It is a £20 million refurbishment of an existing 13-storey office building and development of 11 four-storey student townhouses, providing living spaces for 423 students. Deceuninck fabricator, Dempsey Dyer manufactured and supplied over 1,300 Deceuninck windows for the development.

Deceuninck’s 2500 Tilt & Turn window more than met the spec with outstanding performance: U-Value of

1.3 W/m2K, 0.34 G-Value, Class 4 air permeability, Class 8A water tightness, and Class A5 2000Pa exposure. The Tilt & Turn window is ideal for student and high-rise developments as it gives various ventilation options, ensures residents’ personal safety and can be easily cleaned in the side position. Its smooth, contemporary look closely mimics the appearance of aluminium. In Smooth Matt Grey on Grey Substrate, the installed windows look like aluminium inside and out, even when open. The use of ribbon windows on the 13-storey Capital House building needed special consideration and highlighted both Deceuninck’s and Dempsey Dyer’s technical expertise. These windows run the full perimeter of the building without posts or apertures in between. The two companies worked closely to calculate the wind loading with high levels of accuracy, and use window couplers to ensure safe, secure installation.

Over a two-month period Dempsey Dyer supplied 1,341 windows frames for the project, on time and in full. Capital House will provide luxury accommodation for students in the heart of Southampton. Call 01249 816 969 or visit www.deceuninck.co.uk for more about Deceuninck’s range and project portfolio. You can also download Deceuninck’s full product portfolio from the NBS National BIM Library at www.nationalbimlibrary.com/ deceuninck-ltd.

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The repurposing of Capital House, incorporating ribbon windows and horizontal concrete blocks, led to a complex window specification. On the one hand, low U-Values were required for thermal efficiency, while on the other hand the specification called for low solar gain to prevent the building overheating – increasingly important in a period of climate change. Due to the high-rise nature of the office building design, particular care was needed to calculate wind loading. The project also demanded good ventilation and restricted access for students’ personal safety.

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Doors, Windows & Fittings THE WINDOW COMPANY (CONTRACTS) IMPRESSES AT HATCHAM COLLEGE When The Window Company (Contracts) completed phase one of the window and door replacement project at Hatcham College, the school’s Business Manager Mary Williams, was impressed with the company’s whole approach. She said: “We knew that we could trust everyone on the team and, with one project manager responsible for everything on site, they were very easy to work with. Nothing was too much trouble and we would definitely work with them again.” The Haberdasher’s Askes’ Federation school has been true to its word, and the award winning* commercial window and door installer has now completed the second and final phase of the impressive CIF (Condition Improvement Fund) funded replacement scheme at the school for 3-18 year olds in South East London.

As previously, The Window Company (Contracts) fitted bespoke timber vertical sliding sash windows on the front elevations of the building to meet the requirements of the conservation area setting, along with sympathetically styled Veka Matrix arched head vertical sliders and tilt and turn windows with Georgian bars on the rear Because the Chelmsford based company is entirely independent and works with a whole raft of carefully chosen suppliers fabricating in timber, PVC-U and aluminium, it was able to identify and source products which perfectly matched the different elements of the specification, whilst still representing best value for the school. The Window Company (Contracts) has extensive experience and a growing reputation in the

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On both phases of the Hatcham College installation, the company was appointed as the principle contractor by Arcadis Consulting, working on behalf of the Haberdasher’s Askes’ School Federation. *The Window Company (Contracts) was named G-Awards Installer of the Year for an unprecedented third time in 2018. Website: www.thewinco.co.uk Twitter: @Wincocontracts

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A-Hoy matey – is that secondary glazing we see? The Historic Dockyard at Chatham in Kent, was one of the Royal Navy’s main facilities for four hundred years until it closed in 1984. The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust repurposed the site as a visitor attraction, as well as including places where people can live and learn.

electaglaze has worked with the Historic Dockyard Chatham for 11 years, having first started work on the Grade II Listed Joiner’s Shop back in 2008. The most renowned structure on the plot is the Maritime Museum, which has historic buildings, museum galleries, historic warships, learning activities and events celebrating the many eras of the Dockyard’s naval history as far back as the 15th century, plus three historical warships in dry docks - HMS Cavalier (1944), HM Submarine Ocelot (1962), and HMS Gannet (1878). Selectaglaze has worked with the Historic Dockyard Chatham for a number of years, having first started work at the maritime museum on the Grade II Listed Joiner’s Shop back in 2008.

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The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, SEEDA and the Local Council decided to develop the old Joiners Shop into a hub for creative businesses. Kingswood Construction contacted Selectaglaze to augment

Kingswood Construction contacted Selectaglaze to augment the thermal insulation of the existing single glazed timber windows in the reception, office spaces and communal facilities; some of which had to be 30 minute fire rated. A total of 85 units were installed.

the thermal insulation of the existing single glazed timber windows in the reception, office spaces and communal facilities; some of which had to be 30 minute fire rated. A total of 85 units were installed. In 2010 Selectaglaze worked with the Historic Dockyard Chatham when a number of units including the Series 10 3-pane horizontal slider and the Series 30 Lift-out units were installed at the Grade II* Listed Armour Plate Shop. Selectaglaze installed a total of 25 secondary glazed units to the first floor of the Sail and Colour Loft, again for the purpose of improved thermal retention. The Grade II Listed Engineering workshop, also part of the University of Kent, underwent a refurbishment in 2013.

Recently another building belonging to the Historic Dockyard Chatham; the Grade I Listed Fitted Rigging House built in 1793, received a £4.8 million cash injection from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for its refurbishment and conversion. In the first phase of works, 133 units were installed, the majority of which were the Series 20 vertical sliding units. Established in 1966 and a Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is at the forefront of the product development and design of secondary glazing.

For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271, email: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk

More for less Janisol Arte 2.0, the new version of Schueco Jansen’s steel renovation window, delivers in three key areas: appearance, performance and affordability. Still retaining elegantly retro looks, the window is now available in both high-grade austenitic 1.4401 stainless steel and Corten steel, with laser-welded profiles for wider mullion spans. Add in more profiles, improved insulation, increased corrosion resistance and a new lower cost and Janisol 2.0 is an unbeatable proposition. www.schueco.co.uk

Doors, Windows & Fittings ISO-CHEMIE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP AT FIT SHOW Foam tape sealant specialist ISO-CHEMIE stand (N35) will be marking 10 years in the UK at the FIT Show 2019 with plans for an ‘exciting’ new partnership and displays of high-performance airtightness and energy efficiency solutions for windows and doors.

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Set to confirm a formal tie-up with three other sector leaders, ISO-CHEMIE’s move will herald a complete ‘cradle-to-grave’ service spanning everything to do with fenestration - from window sales through installation to aftercare and support. Preferential rates will also be available to customers within the new group.

Made to measure and Bulk quantities of Sliding Door Systems to the trade and public nationwide. All systems incorporate anti-jump safety features and have been designed to accept the choice of safety backed mirror, opaque glass (BS6206 Class B) and/or panels.

National sales manager Andy Swift, who alongside with other experts, will be demonstrating products on the stand, said: “As we mark 10 years in the UK, we are very excited about announcing our new partnership - a move that’s set to deliver a package of benefits across the fenestration sector. We continue to see a growing appreciation of effective sealant products, which is leading to the increased use of foam-based technologies to close more sales and develop new business opportunities.”

The full range of now extends to 5 superb systems with nearly 40 different colours including woodgrains to choose from:

ISO-CHEMIE will also be showcasing its ISO-TOP WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load bearing bracket system for the rapid installation of windows, which has been fire rated to E30. Complete with Class E and an intumescent Class C certification, the product can protect the entire window area from fire for a minimum of 30 minutes, guaranteeing the retention of structural integrity, as well as supporting at least 200kg/m and providing an air-tight cavity support. Also debuting will the company’s new BIM (building information modelling) technology, which will enable architects and designers to integrate high quality scaled digital information around window and door sealing solutions as part of their 3D visualisations. ISO-CHEMIE is one of Europe’s main producers of impregnated foam sealants, specialising in the manufacturer of foam products from polyethylene (EPE), polypropylene (EPP) and polyurethane (PUR) using the latest production techniques. More about ISO-CHEMIE at FIT Show at https://www.iso-chemie.eu/en-GB/home/ Contact Andy Swift on tel. 07837 337220 or email a.swift@iso-chemie.co.uk

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100 Queen Street, formerly known as Royal Exchange House, occupies a prominent corner site across the road from Glasgow’s neo-classical Gallery of Modern Art. The six-storey office building has been refurbished on behalf of property developers Esson with Crittall steel windows as a prominent feature of the façade. The transformation included removal of an outmoded sixth-floor extension and construction in its place with a new two-storey rooftop addition. The strong period feel of the 1970 elevations has been retained while building performance standards have been enhanced.

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Some 100 Crittall Corporate W20 fixed light windows have been installed in the front elevations replacing the original, single-glazed Crittall profiles.

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of glazing bars, reducing the character of the building. “Crittall windows were chosen to offer improved performance over and above the existing windows, while maintaining the aesthetics and offering a historical continuity.”

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Refurb Renovation News sits down with Sian Astley to discuss her views on how Brexit will affect the renovation industry Ah Brexit. The topic sucking the life out of all of us in these first few months of 2019. Deal or No Deal headlines aside however homeowners planning renovation works to their homes for 2019 and 2020 should to be aware of the need to plan ahead for their transformations. As the political landscape changes, so too will our ability to tap into readily available builders.

he statistics we have access to through the Federation of Master Builders speak volumes about how skills shortages in the building industry will hamper housing delivery. This is getting in the way of small or medium sized house builders creating more properties. The struggle is further increased by the fact that the sector has been utilising high numbers of EU workers which will likely be impacted negatively by Brexit. We need to actively encourage more people to join the workforce and we also need to train more apprentices. I’m currently travelling across the UK project managing 15 ambitious home renovations for a new BBC2 property show called ‘Your Home, Made Perfect’ and have noticed that it’s becoming more than challenging to book good & reputable builders anything less than 4-6 months in advance. Homeowners often fall into the misguided trap of thinking their new bathroom or kitchen extension will be such an attractive job that builders will be falling over themselves to start works. Not so. And

My advice? Let’s face it, no-one’s moving house at the moment and everyone is renovating. Local builders have their pick of the jobs so if you’re planning a fabulous renovation, think about the following. Plan carefully and know exactly what you want to do. Draw a plan or appoint an architect to draw one for you. Make a list of all the items which you see as part of the job.

increasingly it’s taking several weeks if not months for builders to even get full quotes together, something to be factored in if you expect a builder to turn a price around over a weekend. The Uk has failed over the last 30yrs as an educating nation to give trades and training the respect they deserve, and our reliance on comparatively cheap European labour to fill the gap, has come back to bite us on our renovating bottoms. In the last decade those once super competitive Eastern European builders have raised their prices. They now have families here, bills to pay, and can’t, or won’t work for £60 a day. Quite right too. But unfortunately we as a nation allowed those same incoming workers to drive down prices and put long standing local builders out of business. Couple that with the dearth of any fresh faced apprentices coming through and the likelihood of Brexit meaning no more EU travelling trades in search of cash work… My advice? Let’s face it, no-one’s moving house at the moment and everyone is renovating. Local builders have their pick of the jobs so if you’re

planning a fabulous renovation, think about the following. Plan carefully and know exactly what you want to do. Draw a plan or appoint an architect to draw one for you. Make a list of all the items which you see as part of the job. Be clear on specifications, the items you want, such as which shower, what flooring or the heating system. Have these things written down, or on a spreadsheet, so a builder knows you are serious about what you expect. Appoint an interior designer to help pull all this together with you if you’re struggling to make choices. Research local trades through contacts, family and friends, mentioning what works you want doing. Above all, be friendly and polite - remember that builders can pick and choose their jobs at the moment ;) And maybe let’s all pressure our politicians to listen to the FMB and other organisations loudly banging the apprenticeship drum. Great jobs, with great prospects, in a great industry - what’s not to support?!

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People on the move RICHARD HILL BECOMES NEW PRESIDENT AT BPF PIPES GROUP Richard Hill of ACO Technologies plc has been appointed BPF Pipes Group President, taking over from retiring President Derek Muckle of Radius Systems.

he appointment has a two-year tenure, and began from January 2019.

“It was back in 2012 when another member of the Pipes Group invited us to join, as our business had broadened into plastic water management products. I am therefore delighted to be taking over from Derek some seven years later; I hope to continue his good work and to keep up the Group’s momentum on raising standards by encouraging best practice and sensible guidance in the use of plastic pipe products. We intend to champion our contribution to the sustainability agenda in the construction industry and share knowledge to help with training and installation, as well as maintain relationships with European trade bodies.”

Richard Hill has been in the industry for around 30 years, the last 24 of them as managing director of ACO Technologies in the UK. During these years ACO has grown substantially, won many awards for innovation and enterprise, and become a leading brand in the construction products market. ACO has been prominent in helping to draft a variety of sustainable drainage best practice documents, and has been instrumental in ensuring that manufactured product is appropriately represented in all relevant professional guidelines. Steve Richmond from Rehau has been appointed Vice-President of the BPF Pipes Group, also with a two-year tenure.

PICK EVERARD MAKES TWO SENIOR PROMOTIONS LEADING independent property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has made two senior promotions with both Adrian Ceney and David Harris being promoted to partner.

avid originally joined Pick Everard in Leicester in 2008 as a chartered senior building surveyor and has since progressed through the ranks, being promoted to national director three years ago before making the step to partner this year. David has developed services with a range of high-profile national clients including National Grid, Cadent Gas, the BBC and EDF Energy. Adrian will also make the step up to the partnership following a three-year stint as national director responsible for project management across the firm. During this time, Adrian has overseen significant growth of the PM division, with Pick Everard now one of the UK’s top 20 project management firms. Adrian has helped develop a number of key client accounts, including supporting the firm’s work with Scape Group.

Speaking of his promotion, David said: “I am very pleased to have been promoted into the partnership at Pick Everard following a number of years as part of the senior team and am looking forward to continuing to shape the firm’s growth. In recent years, Pick Everard has gone from strength to strength and I am delighted to have been a part of that; our team is incredibly talented, hard-working and committed to delivering an exceptional service to our clients. It’s an exciting time to be part of the business and I am thrilled to be taking on this new role.” Adrian is responsible for strategic direction, governance and performance of the project management division at Pick Everard and says he is looking forward to driving this area of the business further moving forward.

He said: “We have had real success within the project management team in recent years and I am excited about what the future holds; I am very proud to be a part of it. It goes without saying that I am delighted to have been promoted to partner and am looking forward to the new challenge. We have a great team. “We have ambitious plans for growth across our range of services and our geographical reach, and I am looking forward to being a part of that in my new role.” The promotions play a key role in the firm’s 2020 vision to be the first-choice property, construction and infrastructure consultancy. Duncan Green, managing partner at Pick Everard, added: “David and Adrian are both real assets to our team and I am very pleased to congratulate them both on their promotions to partner and wish them every success in their new roles. “Their promotions are testament to their hard work in supporting and building the business; I know that they will continue to play an integral role in shaping the future for Pick Everard in the coming months and years.”

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With 11 offices across the UK, Pick Everard is continuing to grow, operating nationally across a broad range of sectors and services.

“I am very pleased to have been promoted into the partnership at Pick Everard following a number of years as part of the senior team and am looking forward to continuing to shape the firm’s growth.“

People on the move Jenny Scott appointed as new Head of Claims at NHBC New home warranty and insurance provider NHBC has announced the appointment of Jenny Scott as the organisation’s new Head of Claims.

enny joins NHBC from the QBE Group having worked within the insurance sector for the past 20 years. Her previous roles included UK Property Claims Manager at QBE Europe and Claims Handling Centre Manager at Allianz.

role in helping homeowners and Jenny will bring a fresh perspective to NHBC.”

Commenting on the appointment NHBC Chief Executive Steve Wood said: “We are very pleased to welcome Jenny to the business. Our claims team plays a critical

Jenny added: “I am excited to be joining NHBC at this time and look forward to building on the good work already done by the Claims team.”

NHBC, based in Milton Keynes, is the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK.

This Land™ appoints David Lewis as Strategic Land Director to spearhead growth drive This Land™ has announced the appointment of David Lewis as Strategic Land Director. This highprofile appointment reflects the ambition of the fast growing development and investment business to expand beyond its Cambridgeshire heartlands and to pursue strategic land and investment opportunities across England and Wales. Strategic Land Director, David Lewis, will grow his team to build upon This Land’s™ 23 site development portfolio which is set to deliver in excess of 1,700 new homes across Cambridgeshire.

his Land™ has identified 11 regions across England and South Wales where it plans to establish strategic land teams, to be rolled out steadily over the next few years under David Lewis’s direction*. Each region forms an economic opportunity within which This Land™ will deliver continued growth through strategic land development and investment. In addition to Cambridge – where This Land™ already owns 23 sites - This Land’s™ efforts will be focused on national economic corridors, for example the HS2 route: London – Birmingham – Crewe – Manchester, the London Stanstead Cambridge corridor and the M4 corridor: Bristol – Reading – London.

Managing Director, David Gelling, commented: “The appointment of David Lewis is a real coup for This Land™. We are excited to embark

on the ambitious expansion of our business, through a strategic programme of land acquisition and investment, so soon after our launch in the market place. David has the perfect skillset to help drive our regional expansion, which will include both residential sites and a variety of commercial asset classes. We welcome him to the team.” David Lewis’s arrival at This Land™ is the latest in a raft of senior appointments for the company, including ex-Minister and London Mayoral candidate, Steven Norris, who took up the post of non-executive Chairman in November 2018. David Lewis added: “With its strong ethos as a challenger brand, This Land™ presents the ideal opportunity for me to build a team and deliver on the company’s ambition to carve a unique approach to project development, away from the old volume housebuilder mode and towards a much more design-led offering to our customers, rolled out across England and Wales. This Land’s™ determination to establish itself as an industry-leading innovator confirms it is the perfect fit for me.”

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With a career in strategic land and development spanning 20 years, David Lewis brings a wide breadth of expertise to This Land™, covering both commercial and residential development. Previously Head of Strategic Land for the Eastern Region at Commercial Estates Group, David has extensive experience throughout the Home Counties, Essex and Cambridgeshire. He has built an enviable record of identifying and securing interests in some of the most attractive strategic development opportunities to come to market, having worked closely with a range of stakeholders to deliver better schemes with real social and economic value.

“David has the perfect skillset to help drive our regional expansion, which will include both residential sites and a variety of commercial asset classes. We welcome him to the team.”

People on the move SD Sealants appoints Senior Contracts Manager to head up Northern expansion SD Sealants, the UK’s leading sealant and cosmetic repair company, is expanding its offering in the north with new Senior Contracts Manager, Craig Clegg leading the charge.

he company, which provides sealant application, cosmetic repairs and tiling for house builders and commercial businesses, has seen rapid growth in the past two years having created 50 jobs, and is soon to be recruiting in the north as part of its latest expansion. At the helm will be Senior Contracts Manager, Craig Clegg, who has 18 years’ experience in the sealants industry working across a number of leading businesses in the sector. His recent move to SD Sealants follows four years at Sustainable Services, where he launched and developed its sealants offering – establishing the company as a leading mastic application provider across the north and the midlands. Nick Jones, Managing Director at SD Sealants, said on the appointment: “Craig has invaluable experience in the mastic industry and having

led on and developed the sealants arm of a business in the past, there’s no better person to help SD establish itself further in the north. In the last two years we’ve launched services in Manchester, Leeds and wider Yorkshire and we’ve found that there are so many great opportunities in these regions, for new and exciting projects, for recruitment and for building a lasting relationship with contractors. We’re very excited to be expanding our offering here, particularly with someone as experienced as Craig at the helm.” The SD sealants division provides mastic application across a range of sectors including

residential, hotel, catering and corporate buildings, and is currently recruiting for experienced applicators UK-wide. On heading up the expansion, Craig said: “Building on an already established and innovative business is a fantastic opportunity and I am delighted to be joining SD Sealants at this exciting time in the company’s history. I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked alongside some leading names in the industry, and I’m really looking forward to a new chapter where there is so much potential to bring new business and new career opportunities to the north.”

Sika Appoints New Head of Sales for Liquid Applied Membranes Sika has promoted Ryan McEnoy to the post of Head of Sales for Liquid Applied Membranes (LAM) with responsibility for further developing and delivering the sales strategy for the Sika Liquid Plastics portfolio of roofing and balcony systems.

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ince joining Sika 12 years ago, Ryan has already had a varied career with the company, first as part of the sales team for the Sarnafil range of single ply roofing membranes and latterly as the southern regional sales manager for Sika Liquid Plastics. His understanding of the roofing market and track record of working with colleagues across Sika’s roofing businesses, specifiers and contractors make him ideally placed to understand the challenges and opportunities for Sika’s LAM portfolio.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the research and development, production, applications, technical, marketing and customer services departments within Sika, Ryan will be responsible for ensuring that market feedback is integral to Sika’s product development and technical support functions to build on the company’s strengths in aligning product performance with a turnkey approach to service from first enquiry to final inspection of the finished installation.

Ryan comments: “Sika Liquid Plastics has had two record breaking years of sales performance over the past couple of years and our former Head of Sales for LAM, Peter Hollingworth, who has been promoted to Business Unit Manager for Sika Flooring, has given me a hard act to follow. I’d like to thank him for handing down a legacy that gives me a head start. “My remit is to continue to nurture relationships with contractors and to build on specifier relationships because our complete service offering means that we can really add value from the very earliest stages of a project and our sales strategy will continue to leverage that significant point of difference.” Ryan’s promotion has also led to the promotion of Louie Farrington from the role of area technical manager to the post of regional sales manager for the south. Ryan adds: “Sika has a long-established culture of promoting from within and

providing opportunities for career advancement and diversification. The promotions of Louie Pete and myself are all examples of how the company retains experience within the team to the benefit of our customers.”

Schöck Isokorb for largest UK Passivhaus development Claimed to be the largest Passivhaus development to date in the UK and Camden Council’s largest community investment project, Agar Grove Estate, in North West London, is undergoing a sixphase major regeneration, due for completion in 2025.

his is a community-oriented project that will deliver 493 new high-quality homes for existing residents through a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes. With maisonettes and gardens on the ground floor and those on the higher floors with full width balconies. As the project is to Passivhaus standard, the development meets the highest levels of sustainability and energy efficiency. High levels of insulation to the thermal envelope result in exceptional levels of airtightness and allow the use of whole house mechanical ventilation. A critical element on the project is the avoidance of thermal bridging, a frequent cause of increased heat and energy loss, condensation leading to damp walls; and the likelihood of mould formation and its consequent health implications.

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With the Agar Grove development the risk of thermal bridging is primarily at connectivity points involving the balconies and the parapets. One of the most technically advanced countermeasures against this is the Isokorb range of structural thermal breaks from Schöck. For the balconies, the Isokorb incorporating an HTE-Compact compression module is specified. A typical Isokorb installation for Passivhaus

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Thermal risk is at balcony and parapet connections With the Agar Grove development the risk of thermal bridging is primarily at connectivity points involving the balconies and the parapets. One of the most technically advanced countermeasures against this is the Isokorb range of structural thermal breaks from Schöck. For the balconies, the Isokorb incorporating an HTE-Compact compression module is specified. This transfers both negative moments and positive shear forces and has been awarded the “low thermal bridge construction” certificate by the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt, verifying its suitability for Passivhaus construction.

Totally verifiable performance The Schöck product types used at Agar Grove are primarily for concrete-to-concrete connectivity and for wrapped parapets. But the comprehensive Isokorb range also offers solutions for concrete-to-steel and steel-to-steel situations. When any Isokorb product type is incorporated into residential buildings, the required fRsi value – the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk that must be equal to or greater than 0.75 – is always comfortably met. The range also complies with the Government Standard Assessment Procedure, SAP 2012, concerning CO2 emissions from buildings and respectively heat losses through non-repeating thermal bridges. Products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations, have NHBC approval and offer LABC Registration. There is also the security of independent BBA Certification.

Contact Schöck on 01865 290 890; or visit the website at www.schoeck.co.uk for a free copy of the Schöck Thermal Bridging Guide; the Schöck Specifiers Guide and to view the full range of downloadable software.

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With parapets, the conventional insulation method is to wrap the perimeter of the wall with an insulation barrier. However, with the Schöck Isokorb type designed for parapets, there is no wrapping required. It offers a more cost-effective and more thermally efficient solution than conventional wrapping and its 120 mm insulation dramatically reduces heat loss. There is greater freedom of design too, no risk of any additional thermal bridging through balustrade fixings – and other key benefits are durability and water impermeability. As the Isokorb used does not require maintenance and there is no risk of expensive restoration due to waterproofing problems.

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Building regulations – health is too low down A healthy building is what it says on the tin – healthy for both its occupants and, the ultimate health-check, the environment. Yet UK building regulations only set the benchmark for the minimum standards ie levels well below what would be considered healthy. U-Values Building regulations use U-Values as a ‘pass target’ for the thermal efficiency of walls, floors, roofs, windows and doors. They are measured in W/m²K (Watts per square metre per Kelvin) – with the resulting figure telling you how much energy is lost for every 1°C difference between both sides of the material.

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In general, it’s accepted that the better – ie the lower – the U-Value of a building’s fabric, the less energy is needed to maintain a comfortable temperature inside. Buildings with a high (ie poor) U-Value can usually be improved with insulation. Before 1976, the standard cavity wall had changed little since the end of the 19th Century. The initial focus for U-Values was on walls and ceilings, followed by floors and windows. When double glazing came into the picture, the required U-Value for windows came down from 4.8 to 3.1 W/m2K (now currently set at 1.6 W/m2K). Although building regulations and standards are continually reviewed, there is evidence to suggest that buildings – which are being designed to pass thermal performance standards – are, in some cases, consuming up to 70-100% more energy than predicted.

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The performance gap for heating any space can be affected by both air leakages and fabric heat loss. If the thermal efficiency of a building material is poor, then much heat could be lost that would otherwise be secure if the building was better insulated.

In terms of insulation, most of the synthetic bulk insulants (such as mineral, cellulose and glass fibres) rely on trapped air for most of their insulation capabilities. If there are any air leakages – causing draught through the insulation – the heat in that trapped air is no longer retained and essentially blown away. A table showing the comparative difference made by improving the U-Value regulations to the amount of heat loss (considering no other factors than pure fabric heat loss) and costs. It suggests how much of an impact it makes – almost £5 over the 46 years – when the building standards are reviewed and revised for better efficiency.

Table comparing improving U-Values’ impact on heat loss and costs Years

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2000

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£4.07

£3.30

£2.12

£1.30

£0.85

Whilst air-tightness reduces the energy lost to air leakage, a lack of a little healthy ventilation is associated with respiratory problems – encouraging dust mites, condensation, mould growth and, ultimately, in extreme cases, rot. Airtight Air leakage is the uncontrollable movement of air through unintended gaps or cracks in a building. Airtightness – a building’s resistance to air leakage – is key. Even modest air leakage can be an expensive and uncomfortable problem. Draughty rooms lose heat in an uncontrollable way and compromise the efficiency of the whole building. A heating system can struggle to reach comfortable temperatures and will send energy bills off the scale in its attempts. Weather proofing – protecting against heavy rain or strong winds – means the outside of buildings helps to prevent bad weather from penetrating the building fabric and therefore hindering the insulation’s performance to cause air leakage. On the other hand, the circulation of fresh air in the building not only helps maintain good indoor air quality – which is essential – but also aids a building’s fabric. High-quality indoor air is important for occupants. If air pollutants build up – from stale air, fumes from cleaning products and offgassing from plastics in our furniture – there is no breeze to take them away. These can impact on occupants’ health in general but particularly respiratory health. Whilst air-tightness reduces the energy lost to air leakage, a lack of a little healthy ventilation is associated with respiratory problems – encouraging dust mites, condensation, mould growth and, ultimately, in extreme cases, rot. The elimination of the leaks therefore must take into careful consideration the ability for controlled ventilation. Current building regulations set the maximum air leakage rate at no more than 10m3/(hr/m2) – although ventilation matters, this is essentially the equivalent of a gaping hole in the building. However, ensuring buildings are airtight and having a controlled ventilation system allows for air circulation without losing heat or money.

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It is likely that air leakage is a bigger cost for occupants than heat loss through fabric, suggesting regulatory bodies should look to re-evaluate and improve standards on air leakages.

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For more information on how you can build healthy buildings, or to sign up to the healthy building campaign to show your commitment to healthy building, visit www.steico.com/en/news/campaign/.

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Efficiency and health builds can go together with the right materials and knowledge. If building regulations were to revise of their standards, such as U-Values, to consider the quality of efficiency better, then the healthiness of the buildings would also improve consequently.

Editor’s Choice Cinderella Incineration Toilets the Burning Questions Answered by LeeSan

What are they: Cinderella incineration toilets burn biological waste at high temperatures, leaving only an insignificant quantity of fine, harmless ash, amounting to the equivalent of about one teacup for four people during one week of use. The toilet may be used around 70 times before emptying is required. Cinderella incineration toilets are currently installed by over 60,000 users worldwide. How Do they work: Waste is burned in an integral combustion chamber. The harmless gases from this combustion are dispersed through a vent pipe. In contrast with other toilet systems, incineration toilets eliminate all waste on site without the need for connection to the main sewer or a septic tank. Correctly used, Cinderella incineration toilets are odourless, hygienic and safe, providing a user experience similar to a normal domestic system. The user simply inserts a paper bowl liner, uses the toilet then presses a button or lever to evacuate and incinerate the waste. Cinderella toilets are suitable for all ages including children. Where can they be used: Available around the world for decades, incineration toilets are a commonly used alternative in residential and commercial RRN319051 Lee San HP.indd 1

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applications without easy access to public utilities. These include mountain cabins, remote areas, tiny homes, off-grid structures, mobile homes, boats and many more. They do not require a water supply or septic system.

LeeSan are the sole UK distributors for Cinderella Eco Solution incinerating toilets. Phone: +44 (0)1295 770000 Website: www.leesan.com

Power Requirement: Cinderella incineration toilets use either 240v electricity or gas as the combustion energy source.

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Imperial matches bricks for stunning restoration of Quarry Bank Mill

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Quarry Bank Mill is a National Trust Property in Styal, Cheshire. In November 2017 the mill was closed to allow refurbishment, including construction of a passenger lift to give access to the whole site for people with mobility issues. It re-opened to visitors in summer 2018. Contractor HH Smith and Buttress Architects in Manchester were responsible for Quarry Bank Mill’s £9.4 million restoration and renovation.

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8,000 3” Reclamation Handmade bricks with a bespoke weathered finish were supplied, It’s a rustic red multi brick that’s particularly suited to old Cheshire buildings and for matching period properties across the North West. Imperial Bricks works closely with contractors, planners and conservation officers to ensure the most suitable bricks are used in heritage projects. There is always a solution, even for the most unusual sites: even if there is no suitable brick from stock, our free brick matching service will produce a bespoke blend. Ask your local merchant for their regionally-appropriate handmade brick selection, and test panels for heritage projects can be delivered on-site. Website: www.imperialbricks.co.uk

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Celebrating its 50th year in 2019, RMP is one of the UK’s largest acoustic consultants undertaking projects throughout the UK and overseas for a wide range of clients, working on many flagship projects with leading architects and designers. RMP has the experience and knowledge to meet every architectural acoustic challenge – from the conversions of historic properties, offices, hotels, school halls, courtrooms and multipurpose spaces through to concert halls, exhibition centres and special needs schools. We achieve the very best results through a combination of experience, the latest computer modelling techniques and a full suite of on-site testing services. The Crescent, image courtesy of CALA Homes, photography Zac and Zac.

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Editor’s Choice Helifix concealed repairs restore failed arches at listed brewery The 170 year old, Grade ll listed, Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire, was suffering from internal and external cracking due to the failure of 15 brick arches. This was caused by the decay of internal timbers and movement of the surrounding brickwork. HeliBars were bonded into mortar beds above each opening, on both the interior and exterior walls, forming masonry beams that reinforced the brickwork, supported the wall above and spread the loads. Other cracks were stitched using single HeliBars bonded across the cracks. These sympathetic repairs efficiently and economically restored integrity whilst retaining the original materials and aesthetics of this important listed structure. For project-specific technical advice about the use of Helifix structural repair systems, contact the Helifix team on 020 8735 5200. Alternatively, go to www.helifix.co.uk/videos to watch installation videos and to download relevant product brochures.

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Norcros Adhesives offers a wide range of tile adhesives and surface preparation products for the house building and refurb sectors. The pressure is on for housebuilders to achieve rapid completions on new builds and refurbs, without compromising on quality, in order to meet the growing housing needs of the country. Norcros Adhesives has demonstrated that its products are able to meet the most demanding goals, which is why the company now has an exclusive arrangement with Barratt Homes – the UK’s number one housebuilder - on its entire range of tile adhesives.

Norcros Adhesives also offers one of the widest ranges of levellers available on the market, offering a solution for any newly-laid or screeded floor in need of levelling to reduce height variances. As part of its one-stop shop to cover all stages of the flooring or tiling process in house construction or renovation, the full range of levellers from Norcros Adhesives includes products for different applications. The Norcros Adhesives range for housebuilders also includes bespoke tile backer boards, which fully meet the requirements of British Standards, now that direct tiling to plywood has been ruled out as an option

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This followed successful trials using Norcros Pro-Gyp Base Fast Track Sealer on the prestigious Sugar Quay development in London. Norcros Pro-Gyp Base Fast Track Sealer allows fast track fixing to anhydrite screeds. This product is a system solution which

enables tiling to be carried out on to anhydrite screeds at a much higher humidity level (95%) than the standard requirement of 75% RH, which can generally be achieved within seven days of laying the screed instead of the standard minimum requirement of 60 days for a 50mm thick screed.

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T Gunning delivers major refurbishment project at Stewart House When the University of London was looking to refurbish Stewart House, in the heart of Bloomsbury, it needed a specialist contractor it could trust. As such, it turned to Chartered Building Company T Gunning to deliver a range of internal refurbishment and lighting upgrade work that has helped transform a tired office space into a bright and vibrant working environment.

esponsibility for the refurbishment fell to Bart Michalski, Space Projects Manager at the University of London. The contract was tendered, and after careful evaluation and interview, including reference to each company’s environmental and recycling credentials, T Gunning was selected. The task was to refurbish four floors of the building, on the corner of Russell Square in London, virtually from top to bottom. T Gunning approached the project by dividing the work into eight phases, appointing

an experienced contract manager – Nick Watson – to work directly with the client in prioritising which areas to tackle first. Floors were laid with new carpet tiles, walls and ceilings redecorated, and windows, internal glazing and radiators cleaned. For the walls, a Dulux Diamond Matt paint was chosen for its durability and environmental qualities, and being water based, it is also easier to clean and wipe down. Doors, which were in an unintentionally distressed condition, were stripped back to bare wood, primed and each given two coats of paint to appear factory finished. Non-slip floors As well as the offices, all of the toilets were also to be refurbished, with new non-slip floors from Altro and a combination of tiles and Whiterock, a wall cladding favoured for its hygienic qualities. It is also quicker and easier to fit than traditional tiles on larger wall areas, and considerably easier to clean. The lift lobby areas were also redecorated and new lighting installed to make them more welcoming for visitors and staff. Energy saving LED lights replaced halogen lights, creating a much brighter space while consuming significantly less energy.

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The assessment report made particular mention of how positive suggestions and ideas for

The new carpets have been laid in different colours to delineate walkways and workspace, creating safe routes and improving accessibility for all staff and visitors but especially the visually impaired, while all the old carpet tiles have been collected by Interface as part of its ‘ReEntry’ scheme. This ground-breaking initiative diverted 2,000,000m2 worth of carpet tiles from landfill in 2016 and 2017 alone. With a commitment to ReUse, RePurpose, ReCycle or ReCover it was one of the stand out themes of T Gunning’s bid. When it comes to the lights, Bart estimates the energy savings to be something in the order of 75%: “The lights used to be 36-watt halogen bulbs and on 24/7. Now they are 18-watt LEDs, and PIR-activated, so only come on when they detect motion rather than permanently.” Bart Michalski has been impressed with T Gunning and its attention to detail: “The team has been very responsive throughout,” he says. “They understand the challenges we face, working in a ‘live’ environment, and have assumed responsibility for much of the day-to-day management of the project, from the scheduling through to workforce inductions. “Any minor changes to the scope of works have been easily accommodated, and all of the work has been completed in time and on budget. Up to a third of all of the work required had to be completed outside of normal office hours, and they have been very supportive throughout.” Website: www.tgunning.co.uk

empowerment, continuous improvement, and creating sustainable success.

improvements are encouraged and listened to, and how the sense of trust, accountability and professionalism is matched by a genuine desire to help people give their best. It also highlighted that employees all identify strongly with the fact that the company values long-term client relationships. T Gunning scored significantly above the average against its building and construction industry peers in all of the criteria on which it was judged. These include leading and inspiring people, living an organisation’s values and behaviours, employee

Director of T. Gunning, Mike Gawadzyn, says that the company is constantly looking at ways to further improve its performance: “Achieving Investors in People is evidence of our ongoing investment in people, processes and performance, growing our employees, their confidence and their skills as we grow the business to deliver a best-in-class service.” Growing consistently over the last thirty years, T.Gunning has cemented its reputation for the fast turnaround of major refurbishment works for Universities, Property Management Companies, and the NHS, either as part of a framework agreement or as a preferred contractor. It moved to a new purpose-built headquarters towards the end of 2018 to accommodate a growing number of staff and to provide the room to expand further as the need arises.

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T Gunning, the Chartered Building Company specialising in major interior/exterior refurbishment projects, has attained Investors in People (IIP) status.

T Gunning and its principal supplier, Arcadia Flooring, worked closely with the client throughout the project, scheduling work in the evenings and at weekends where necessary to minimise noise and disruption. This was especially required for the Events Centre on the second floor which was in constant use throughout the project.

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Historic buildings use no more energy than more recently constructed buildings, research has revealed . Hywel Davies from CIBSE summarises the content of some of the presentations at the recent Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Build2Perform event.

t is a widely held view that older buildings are not energy-efficient and must be radically upgraded in order to improve their performance. In reality, assumptions about poor energy performance are not always justified and many historic buildings use no more energy than more recently constructed buildings. The findings were revealed at the recent Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Build2Perform event. The research was carried out for Historic England, the public body that helps people and organisations to care for historic buildings. Speaking at the event, Caroline Cattini, senior engineer and energy manager at Historic England, outlined how the organisation is working with Professor Ian Knight at Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Architecture to benchmark the energy use of buildings for which it is responsible. Improving the energy and carbon performance of historic buildings helps them remain viable and useful, both now and in the future. And, by understanding where energy is used Historic

England will know where to focus its spend to most cost effectively reduce its energy use. Professor Knight said that any building built pre1919 is classed as historic. Many will have been constructed and operating during an era before electrical power and central heating were in use. “If we take the physical science theory, historic buildings should use more energy than more recently constructed buildings,” he said. However, data obtained by Knight from his work with Historic England shows that this is not necessarily true for historic buildings in operation. He said: “I can show that, as measured, historic buildings use no more energy than more recently constructed buildings if you are looking at their energy consumption in in terms of kWh/m2”. Using the example of a historic building with tall windows, Professor Knight explained why it was that some historic buildings can have a better energy performance than would be expected. The tall windows allow daylight to penetrate deep into the building, which reduces the need for artificial

“There is no doubt that more [energy] efficient fabric should produce better buildings but right now we are a long way from the fabric having an impact on energy consumption with everything else we are doing in a building”. Professor Knight explained that the implications of the findings were that energy used for ventilation, impact of exposed thermal mass, occupancy density, internal conditions and the efficient control of building services were all much more important in defining the energy use of a historic building than the energy efficiency of its building’s fabric. He said his findings have big implications for how we address the role of building fabric in moving the whole of the built environment towards a low or zero emissions in the future. “There is no doubt that more [energy] efficient fabric should produce better buildings but right now we are a long way from the fabric having an impact on energy consumption with everything else we are doing in a building,” he said.

Using the example of a historic building with tall windows, Professor Knight explained why it was that some historic buildings can have a better energy performance than would be expected. The tall windows allow daylight to penetrate deep into the building, which reduces the need for artificial lighting. The energy subsequently saved on lighting is then used to help offset the increase in heating energy needed to overcome the increased heat losses resulting from the larger expanse of glazing.

As an aside, Knight said that he’d found a similar energy trait in school buildings. He said the Welsh School of Architecture was currently monitoring 250 school buildings. “Brand new schools currently use 50% - 100% more energy per square metre for heating than Victorian schools,” he said. Speaking at the same event, Chris Twinn, principal of Twinn Sustainability Innovation, said that technological advances in lighting and IT meant that electrical power loads coupled with modern working practices meant that many historic buildings were now suitable for use as workplaces “without the need for additional mechanical cooling”.

He pointed out that some improvement measures originally promoted by the Government’s Green Deal could have had potentially harmful implications for older buildings, particularly where retrofits had led to wide scale damp problems because the focus had been on insulation at the expense of ventilation. “We’ve seen that with the Green Deal, which is leading to mould and rot problems in older buildings that have been brought up to energy efficiency standards,” he said. There was general agreement that getting the balance right (and avoiding unintended consequences) is best done with a holistic approach that uses an understanding of a building as a system, its context, its significance, and all the factors affecting its energy use as the starting point for devising an energy-efficiency strategy.

For further information on building performance and access to CIBSE’s technical information and guidance notes, visit www.cibse.org

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lighting. The energy subsequently saved on lighting is then used to help offset the increase in heating energy needed to overcome the increased heat losses resulting from the larger expanse of glazing. He said this may be why some of the overall energy consumption figures appeared to be lower than expected. “It is quite reasonable for a building to be efficient in some aspects and not others,” Knight said.

Bill Boardass, of the Usable Buildings Trust reminded the audience that control of moisture is critical in the refurbishment of traditional buildings, which generally take up moisture from their surroundings and release it according to environmental conditions.

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One shot at surface preparation ~ How to excel in surface preparation ~ There is no room for errors when cooking or baking. You can’t un-toast toast, you can’t un-fry bacon and you can’t un-bake a cake. Similarly, contractors cannot afford to make errors in surface preparation, because they can be extremely expensive and time consuming to fix.

ere, Dave Bigham, director of global training at surface preparation equipment supplier National Flooring Equipment, explains how to get surface preparation right first time. Working quickly and at an affordable rate is not enough in the construction industry. Surface preparation contractors commonly take shortcuts to get a job done quickly or cheaply, but this often results in poor quality work. Effective surface preparation is essential for ensuring the high-quality finish and longevity of a floor covering. When done incorrectly, the covering may not bond sufficiently with the concrete underneath, resulting in loose flooring and bubbles. As well as looking visually unappealing, this creates a safety hazard and can impede the path of machines and equipment in an industrial environment. Fixing ineffective surface preparation can cost more than the initial job, take more time and prevent you from taking on other work, not to mention the damage it will do to your reputation. Therefore, it is essential you hit the nail on the head on the first attempt, starting with the right equipment. Equipment checklist Every surface preparation contractor should have access to a scraper for floor removal, a grinder and shot blaster for smoothing and polishing surfaces and a dust collector to keep the air on site clean. But there are other tools that are crucial for a job to be done well. Make sure you have a set of concrete surface profile (CSP) chips, ranging from the smoothest CSP (1) to the heaviest profile (9). CSP chips were developed by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) and will provide you with a national industry-accepted standard that can be written into customer contracts, helping you manage customer expectations. It is important to match the profile to the product being installed, especially with thin coverings like epoxy. Every product has a specification provided by the manufacturer, which tells you what profile it needs. If you over-profile a floor, it can be seen through the covering and will require extensive work to resolve.

you can’t deliver. For example, if a surface is highly damaged, polishing it is unlikely to give the quality of finish the customer expects — you would be better off laying a new covering and polishing that instead. The only way to know if this is the case is to visit the site in advance.

You should also have a concrete hardness tester to measure a surface’s compression strength. These testers comprise a hammer that impacts the surface at a given force and the measurement is taken from the amount of rebound.

As well as assessing the site, consider how the floor will be used to pre-empt the surface preparation requirements. Floors in industrial buildings are subject to large amounts of wear and tear due to heavy machinery and frequent traffic, so may require aggressive surface preparation. Light machinery may be suitable for residential sites where traffic is much lower.

Moisture in concrete is something contractors often fail to test for, but it is an important factor to get right because excess moisture can damage the floor covering. A simple way to measure the amount of moisture in concrete is to tightly tape a plastic sheet to it and, after 72 hours, take a humidity reading underneath the sheet. This can be achieved using a high specification dew point hygrometer. The job site dictates There is no one way to approach a surface preparation job. A good contractor visits a job site before deciding which equipment and techniques to use and adapts to the requirements of the site. For example, if the surface is in poor condition, or if you are going to lay down a thick covering, use a powerful machine to achieve heavy profiling. If the site is outdoors or there is no power supply, make sure you have access to batterypowered machines. It’s important to make these decisions before you write the customer’s contract, to avoid promising something

When working on outdoor sites, contractors must think about the impact of the climate. In cold weather, cracks can appear in concrete and rubber sealants are used to fill them. You must make sure the concrete is prepared such that the sealants can bond with it effectively. Fixing a bad surface preparation job takes much more effort than scraping the burnt bits off a slice of toast. Make sure you get it right first time, to save you time and money later. To find out about the surface preparation equipment that National Flooring Equipment supplies and for training guides and maintenance manuals, visit the company’s website https://www.nationalequipment.com/.

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The type of machines used to profile a surface should match the desired CSP. For a CSP of 1-3, grinding is usually the appropriate technique. In the mid-ranges, shot blasting may be the most appropriate approach as this is a cost-effective, labour and time saving method that cleans and profiles in one. To achieve a heavier profile of around 7-9, a scarifier may be the most sensible choice.

Use the dime test to ensure you have removed enough of the original flooring, including materials such as curing compounds and sealers. Simply place a droplet of water onto the profiled floor and see if it becomes as big as a dime in 10 seconds. If it does, you can be confident you have profiled the floor sufficiently.

A world first from Milwood Group at FIT SHOW Mark Wood, Managing Director of outdoor living specialists the Milwood Group, reveals just some of the exciting new products which will be on show at Stand K70 – including a world first.

fter a number of successful appearances, we are absolutely delighted to be exhibiting once again at The FIT Show in 2019. Since the last FIT Show in 2017, much has changed here at the Milwood Group and we are heading to the NEC in Birmingham with a number of exciting new product lines which we very much look forward to unveiling. Whilst we’ve kept our cards close to our chest throughout development, we are proud to finally announce that will be showcasing Ali-deck, the world’s first quick fit, slip resistant aluminium decking system. It’s a bold new direction for us and one that we have been working on in-house for a long time. We firmly believe we’ve identified a unique and valuable opportunity for tradespeople, and anticipate a busy couple of days when doors open in May. Why are we so confident? Well, not only is Ali-deck faster to install than both timber and composite decking, it’s far safer and can

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RIGHT Mark Wood, Managing Director of outdoor living specialists the Milwood Group

Why are we so confident? Well, not only is Ali-deck faster to install than both timber and composite decking, it’s far safer and can span 300% further than traditional decking.

span 300% further than traditional decking. Ali-deck is perfect for both domestic and commercial settings whether it’s for patios, balconies, walkways, bridges or commercial dining areas. The opportunities are endless. Best of all, Ali-deck offers something that is completely unique and is highly-desirable, allowing savvy installers to achieve greater margins on their projects. In fact, with the continued growth of the outdoor living market, tradespeople can pair Ali-deck with one of our in-demand aluminium shelters. This combination can then expertly

complement a new aluminium bifold or patio door to create a premium outdoor living space. The development of Ali-deck is underpinned by our extensive aluminium experience as the original outdoor living specialist. And of course, in addition to Ali-deck, we will be showcasing our range of premium aluminium verandas, canopies, carports and pergolas. These are the systems which are helping over 150 trade partners nationwide capitalise on the buoyant outdoor living market.

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It’s a range which will also see a new addition as we officially launch our new Simplicity Xtra veranda at The FIT Show. Joining our renowned Simplicity range, the new Xtra system gives tradespeople a roof system which is simple to install without compromising on quality or performance. Along with the Easy Glaze system, Simplicity Xtra features 6mm glass as standard, with upgrade options including self-cleaning and tinted glass. Visitors at the show will be able to see the sleek design in person, achieved in part by the intelligent integrated guttering. Not only is Xtra available in any length with posts every four metres, the system can also achieve a four-metre projection, making it perfect for any size of property or outside space. Furthermore, it is available in any RAL colour with White and Anthracite Grey available as standard.

With a complete trade partner support package including a dedicated training academy, The FIT Show is just the beginning of an exciting opportunity for tradespeople to win new business through outdoor living. We look forward to seeing you at Stand K70. For more information call the Milwood Group on 0330 404 9086 or visit www.milwoodgroup.com.

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As to be expected from a Milwood veranda, there are plenty of opportunities for installers to increase their order values, with a full range of upgrades. These include remote-controlled LED lighting, wall mounted heaters and the Victorian upgrade which gives the system period style posts and embellishments.

Ultimately, we are looking forward to meeting both old and new faces at The FIT Show, with plenty to see for both fabricators and installers. Whether tradespeople are looking to offer something completely unique and go in a bold new direction with Alideck, or they are seeing the thriving outdoor living market and are looking to offer a system like Simplicity Xtra, we can certainly help.

St George’s Hall in Bradford re-opens after transformational renovation The first acts appeared on stage at Bradford’s Grade II listed St George’s Hall this weekend as it reopened following a major refurbishment, which has been made possible by funding from Bradford Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.

he extensive refurbishment of this much loved building has included a wide-range of work both to its exterior and interior. As well as major works to the roof, windows, electrics and stonework, the front-of-house areas have been increased, where possible, and have been decorated sympathetically to suit the heritage of the building. Specialist consultants have also advised on much needed changes to the seating in the auditorium. The aim is to improve sight lines and comfort in the auditorium, whilst ensuring the world class acoustics are unaffected. This means that there is brand new seating and configuration in the venue. Adam Renton, General Manager Bradford Theatres, comments: “The restoration is truly first rate and it really does bring the facilities and the venue right up to date. It has taken over 125,000 staff hours from the main contractor to bring us to this point; with 1,000 stones replaced on the exterior of the building; and over 200 archive items, tickets and signed posters have been displayed in front of house areas. We are so looking forward to welcoming artists, performers and the public to our newly refurbished venue throughout the year.” Multi-million selling recording artist Barbara Dickson OBE was the first artist to perform at the newly refurbished historic hall, on Friday 15 February. The following evening, Saturday 16 February, Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Robert White took his Tank Top Tour to the venue. On Tuesday 19 February, the international smash hit Spirit of the Dance burst onto stage with a powerful show of Irish Dance to celebrate its record-breaking 20 year anniversary.

“We are really proud of the refurbishment work that has been carried out on this amazing 165 year old Grade II listed building. The work is to an exceptionally high standard and will ensure the venue can be enjoyed by many future generations.” - Cllr Sarah Ferriby

This is closely followed by the return of the venue’s resident orchestra, the Hallé, who open Bradford’s 151st International Orchestral Season on Thursday 21 February. Next month begins with Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman on Friday 1 March at 7.30pm, then Dr Michael Mosley talks everything fitness and diet with his new show Trust Fast Health on Friday 8 March at 7.30pm. The nation’s favourite ballroom couple Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag Dance Those Magical Musicals on Wednesday 13 March at 7.30pm, and the Hallé perform again on Friday 15 March at 7.30pm, while the following evening, Saturday 16 March at 7.30pm, The Dreamboys take centre stage. St George’s Hall has a rich and fascinating past, and unique displays that weave along all four levels of the venue have been created to showcase key events from the official opening in 1853 to the big rock and roll band concerts of the 1970s and 1980s.

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Visitors can spend time enjoying the much-improved front of house areas, and read about the history of the venue, as well as view the impressive re-discovered and renovated mosaic floor in the ground floor café.

Some fascinating objects were found during the refurbishment which will form part of this permanent archive display. These include a handbill from 1871 promoting a programme of Saturday Night Entertainment, the front page of the Daily Express newspaper from 10 January 1928, sweet wrappers and an array of cigarette packets. This heritage project will make archive materials about the history of St George’s Hall more accessible and develop stronger links with the local community through an outreach and access programme. The Box Office counter at St George’s Hall opens Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm. The Café, located on the ground floor of the venue, is open on Monday to Saturday 10am - 3pm, with hot food available 11am - 2pm. On selected days, the Café will be open to serve light meals before an evening show – please check the show listings on the website for details or ask at the Box Office. Visitors can gain access to St George’s Hall via the new glass foyer on Bridge Street; or on Hall Ings through three new entrance doors; or on show nights, via the ramp on Bridge Street. There are also improved facilities for customers with disabilities including the installation of a lift (inside the venue from the main bar to stalls level), more wheelchair positions and easy access toilet facilities. Cllr Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Healthy People and Places, said: “We are really proud of the refurbishment work that has been carried out on this amazing 165 year old Grade II listed building. The work is to an exceptionally high standard and will ensure the venue can be enjoyed by many future generations.”

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Sime’s unique integrated heat pump and boiler brings Revolution to the renewables sector! The Murelle Revolution 30 is the first completely integrated boiler and heat pump in a single cased product. Using an ErP A++ 30 kW Murelle boiler and completely sealed 4kW output heat pump, the Murelle Revolution 30 is a single compact unit that can be installed by any registered Gas Safe installer in a single installation process, without requiring an additional F-gas-registered installer to be present. The unique Murelle Revolution 30 should be installed inside and hung on the wall like a conventional boiler. The Revolution provides heat and hot water, achieving an average seasonal heating performance of 134%, granting A++ energy efficiency, according to the ErP Ecodesign Regulation. www.sime.co.uk

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To support a more environmentally-friendly approach, Aquarea uses R32 refrigerant. R32 is easy to recycle, has zero impact on the ozone layer and 75% less impact on global warming , helping to lower the carbon footprint of a building. It is also a more economical alternative with higher efficiency2 and 30% less refrigerant used, so customers can enjoy cost savings as well as significant environmental benefits. Offering capacities from 3kW all the way through to 16kW, the Aquarea Heat Pump range is the widest on the market, with an extensive range of high-quality accessories such as fan coils and tanks, ensuring a system is available, whatever your heating and cooling needs. Suitable for new build and refurbishment projects, the solutions are cost-effective with minimised environmental impact. For more information, please visit www.aircon.panasonic.eu

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RINNAI DELIVERS HOT WATER ON DEMAND AT TY CORYTON SITE FOR ORBIS EDUCATION & CARE IN SOUTH WALES Rinnai continuous flow water heaters have been installed on site at the Ty Coryton site of Orbis Education & Care, an organisation dedicated to providing specialist care for children, young people and adults.

rbis offers specialist schools, community homes, respite care and community-based work-skills services. This application of the Rinnai continuous flow hot water heating products and systems was at an accommodation/care home facility containing 27 rooms with an extraordinary demand of hot water, primarily due to the frequency, timing and longevity of the use of showers, baths and basins. As such Rinnai provided five HDC 1500i continuous flow water heaters, powered by Natural Gas, which at peak can provide in excess of 5,000 l/hr. The installed system included concentric flues and a secondary return complete with expansion vessels and valves to ensure G3 compliance. The system has now been operational for almost 9 months and the feedback has stated that the system is ‘exceptional’. Tŷ Coryton is set in extensive parkland on the outskirts of Cardiff just off junction 32 of the M4. It is just a few miles from Cardiff City centre in the friendly village of Whitchurch with its cafes, restaurants, parks and travel connections.

to contribute to and enjoy a sense of community. Whilst the school offers an engaging and flexible curriculum tailored to the learning needs of the individual, the residential building is divided into separate communal flats, each with separate bedrooms, and with kitchen and lounge areas. Each resident is encouraged to take an active role in personalising their own bedrooms as well as their collective communal spaces. With education, care and in-house therapy teams linking closely together, Tŷ Coryton offers a 24hour waking curriculum of learning, life skills and leisure.

Rinnai’s Infinity 1500i, which has been installed at Ty Coryton offers greater benefits when compared to an older style water heating system.There is a focus on energy conservation at Orbis and the 1500i delivers with its 105% net efficiency and market leading range of modulation (58kW – 2.4kW).

The highly qualified and experienced team supports children and young people with autism and complex needs to develop key life skills in line with their individual Behavioural Support Plan. Orbis is an award-winning organisation providing a blend of education and care with therapies available including: speech and language; occupational therapy; clinical psychology; positive behavioural support; music therapy; psychiatry; dietetics and complementary therapies. Rinnai’s Infinity 1500i, which has been installed at Ty Coryton offers greater benefits when compared to an older style water heating system. There is a focus on energy conservation at Orbis and the 1500i delivers with its 105% net efficiency and market leading range of modulation (58kW – 2.4kW). This increase in energy efficiency also translates into economic savings, helping Orbis manage the energy costs, especially in water and electricity, two essential components needed for a water heating system to operate. The peak need for useable hot water at Ty Coryton means that it needs a system that can meet and provide continuous hot water, effortlessly, whilst controlling overall costs. The Rinnai Infinity HDC1500 range is smaller, more compact in its design, and can be fitted either internally, or externally. If the Infinity 1500e is fitted externally, it comes with appropriate weather proofing which provides the required protection to ensure consistent, long life working efficiency. For more details on RINNAI products visit www.rinnaiuk.com

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Heating, Ventilation & Insulation GILBERTS HELPS ACHIEVE SYNERGY BETWEEN CONTEMPORARY AND HERITAGE The ability to refine state of the art technology has enabled Gilberts to play a key role in helping take a Grade II listed building into the 21st century. The 98,000 sq ft Arkwright House has undergone a £16m upgrade by Catalyst Capital, to create seven floors and a basement of premium quality open office space. One of the major issues being faced at the Manchester city centre building of national interest has been how to deliver adequate quantities of fresh air throughout the building without draughts-

bearing in mind that the finished soffits are over 3m high. Gilberts, the UK’s leading air movement specialist, solved the problem, using over 700 of its patented GZL linear diffusers. Catalyst and its M&E consultant Crookes Walker Consulting worked with Gilberts to prove the design using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling, before specifying the diffusers. The collaborative approach was instrumental in winning the order. “The aim at Arkwright House has been to deliver

Grade A office space in the heart of Manchester,” explained Gilberts’ Sales Director Ian Rogers. “One of the main architectural features is the inclusion of a rafted ceiling system, to expose the original beams yet conceal the building services- including the ventilation ducting- and give a sense of space that a conventional suspended ceiling would not be able to match. “The GZL could deliver the high air volumes required. With our technical expertise and in-house R&D and engineering capabilities, we were able to further refine our technologically-advanced design to ensure it could be seamlessly integrated into a non-standard ceiling system.” Gilberts’ GZL high induction (Zipp Air) diffuser uses a unique cross-flow high induction jet to create semicircular air distribution. This accelerates mixing with the room air, whilst causing rapid deceleration in air discharge. As a result high air change rates - up to 25/hour- can be achieved, without detrimental impact on the normal comfort conditions: the standard two-slot GZL delivers a minimum 60l/s with only 15NC (based on a room absorption rate of 8db). Gilberts is the UK’s leading independent air movement specialist. Alongside its comprehensive range of grilles, louvres and diffusers, it has the ability in-house, to design, manufacture, and test bespoke solutions to meet specific project requirements. It also has one of the most technically-advanced inhouse test centres in the country, which it designed and built using internal resources, at its 90,000sq ft Blackpool headquarters. Gilberts - T: 01253 766911; E: info@gilbertsblackpool.com

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Volcanic Pumice Chimney Systems An easy way to design a traditional chimney in a new build or new luxury property Watch our TV Channel Search for Schiedel UK on YouTube Isokern is made from natural pumice sourced from the Hekla Volcano in Iceland. Isokern is also lightweight, simple to install and highly resistant to temperature change. Isokern reduces the possibility of cracking and structural damage due to expansion and contraction. www.schiedel.com/uk

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DRU announces updates to Spartherm wood fire inserts range DRU is the official UK distributor for the German designed and made Spartherm range of wood stoves and wood fire inserts.

o support the marketing and distribution of the Spartherm brand in the UK, DRU has announced a streamlining of the inserts range, to be followed by a new UK brochure and promotional campaign from April 2019. Spartherm wood fire inserts are available in front view, 2-sided, 3-sided and tunnel versions. They are

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all Eco Design ready, with high energy efficiency and many sophisticated functions that make them suitable for traditional or contemporary homes. They are of particular interest to architects and interior designers, who are looking for high end, high specification fires and stoves. One of the principle distinguishing features of

Spartherm wood fires is their manual or automatic vertically sliding door mechanisms, which provide easy access to the interiors of the fires in order to replace the logs and for cleaning and maintenance. The new wood fire inserts range is now divided into the Linear series, which has door handles that are an integral part of the frame and the Design series, in which the handle is a separate, detachable component for a more seamless finish. Another unique feature of the Spartherm inserts range is the exclusive S-Thermatik NEO app for smartphones and tablets. When combined with the fire’s operating system, the app enables the user to remotely control the air flow in the fire and the temperature in the home using a simple graphic display. Other features of the range include an air wash system to keep the glass clean, a soft-close concealed doorlocking mechanism, a user-friendly air slide and a simple hinged ash tray.

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The new Spartherm inserts brochure will be available in both printed and interactive digital versions, along with informative videos to use in dealer showrooms.

In addition, selected Spartherm wood stoves and fires will be displayed on the DRU stand C35 at Hearth & Home, the UK’s premier fireplace trade show in Harrogate, 9 – 11 June 2019

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The Painted Hall, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich The Painted Hall in the Old Royal Naval College is part of the great assembly of buildings designed for Greenwich Hospital by Sir Christopher Wren in 1696 with significant parts executed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and Sir John Vanbrugh. The Grade I Listed Painted Hall, decorated by Sir James Thornhill, comprises one of the most important Baroque painted interiors in Europe. Although the paintings were conserved in the 1950s, bright sunlight and fluctuations in temperature and humidity had caused damage.

he project, which is part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, delivers innovative measures to stabilise the environment in the Painted Hall, including a new entrance off College Way leading into the vaulted King William Undercroft, fully revealed for the first time in 100 years. This provides a new welcome area, shop and café supported by refurbished kitchens. The revitalised space is characterised by high-quality craftsmanship. It includes a stone floor, extended leather banquettes, bespoke joinery and a refined bronze, framed glazed screen, which provides a buffer to reduce environmental impact in the Painted Hall. The Sackler Gallery beyond provides an interpretation space and includes the exposed remains of the palace built by Henry VII, uncovered during the project and now displayed behind an oval glass and bronze balustrade.

A fully accessible scaffold constructed during the project allowed 80,000 visitors to witness the conservation work at close quarters.

Martin Ashley, Martin Ashley Architects, said: “It has been a privilege to work with the talented and dedicated team behind the conservation of the Painted Hall.

Hugh Broughton Architects has worked closely with the College’s Surveyor of the Fabric, Martin Ashley Architects.

“The highest conceivable conservation standards have been applied throughout every element of the project, immeasurably enhancing the journey for visitors, whilst protecting the paintings and ensuring the Painted Hall continues to serve its purpose in the 21st century.

Hugh Broughton, Hugh Broughton Architects, said: “This has been a remarkable project to work on. Every day we have been reminded of the brilliance of Wren, Hawksmoor and Thornhill as we have striven to ensure that their masterpieces are shown off in the best possible light. “Our work has been made all the more easier by the support of some brilliant specialists and craftspeople, all of whom have delivered work of an exemplary standard.”

“An imaginative new chapter has been added to the history of the Painted Hall within this architectural and artistic masterpiece in the setting of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site.”

The Painted Hall, Greenwich Architect: Hugh Broughton Architects Photos: © James Brittain

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Within the Painted Hall, 3700m2 of painted surfaces have been painstakingly conserved and the internal environment stabilised. Environmental measures, including draught proofing, solar shading and specially controlled conservation heating system, have been designed using cutting-edge monitoring and modelling processes to optimise the environment for protection of the paintings in perpetuity, whilst maximising visitor comfort and enjoyment of the remarkable sequence of paintings. Following an enabling phase, which improved means of escape and created inclusive access to the hall, the project has allowed the removal of clutter, concealment of visible services, and installation of discreet lighting and new seating.

“This has been a remarkable project to work on. Every day we have been reminded of the brilliance of Wren, Hawksmoor and Thornhill as we have striven to ensure that their masterpieces are shown off in the best possible light.” - Hugh Broughton, Hugh Broughton Architects

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PAC keeps Gloucester City Homes’ residents as safe as houses Gloucester City Homes is an independent registered housing association that owns and manages rented homes, leasehold properties, shared ownership properties, commercial units and homeless units. It recently upgraded access control within a number of its dwellings with pioneering technology from PAC by STANLEY Products & Solutions.

ow recognised as one of the best housing providers in the country through accreditations including the Customer Service Excellence Standard, Gloucester City Homes has a proud record of delivering high quality services to its tenants and leaseholders. It owns and manages around 4,450 rented homes, 500 sheltered housing properties, 270 leasehold properties, 30 commercial units and 52 homeless units, all of which meet the requirements of the government’s Decent Homes Standard.

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Plan of action The organisation has a 30-year financial business plan to deliver around £100m of investment in new homes in the region. It is also working to improve its existing portfolio and support the economic wellbeing of the area through housing regeneration and the creation of new jobs.

Gloucester City Homes provides the highest standards of security and safety in its dwellings and David Wainwright, its IT operations manager, comments, ‘We aim to respond to the changing needs and expectations of our tenants and this means that we must keep up with the technology that is available to help us achieve that objective. It was obvious to me that innovations in access control had moved on apace in the 20 years since the previous PAC system had been installed in 236 of our buildings across the city. Although the system had served us well I decided to invite in PAC’s area manager, Lloyd Palmer, to look at what we could do to upgrade it.’ Great minds think alike The previous access control system was based on Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) dial up modem technology. This used a standard phone line to manage a portfolio of over 4,500 key fobs, which often proved a slow and laborious process

that also meant that the key fob database was not as accurate as David Wainwright wanted it to be. After taking a comprehensive brief that took into account Gloucester City Homes’ long-term objectives, Lloyd Palmer put together a proposal that involved the installation of PAC 512 controllers and modems to create a highly innovative remote monitoring platform that could be accessed via a PC, tablet or smartphone. He explains, ‘PAC 512 devices utilise the general packet radio service (GPRS) platform, which is a faster and cost effective means of connecting remote sites via a mobile network. It provides an enhanced service over traditional mobile/landline telephone connections and makes administration of the system more flexible.’ The proposal was then put out to tender, with Birmingham based Harrold-Jones Services emerging victorious. The company’s sales manager, Phil Povey, states, ‘With significant experience in installing security and access control equipment in the residential sector for almost 20 years, we were delighted to have the opportunity to work with Gloucester City Homes and PAC, whose products have high levels of innovation, reliability and ease of use.’ Compare and contrast Over a three-month period HJS engineers installed the new system to an agreed programme. Each site remained operational in order to ensure consistency of service until the new system was installed, commissioned and tested and a successful switchover completed. During that time representatives from Gloucester City Homes familiarised themselves with the operation of the system at PAC’s training centre in Stockport. The new system has been fully integrated with the PAC Residential Cloud, which allows designated personnel to access information remotely. David Wainwright

says, ‘The previous system’s limitations meant that any problems and issues had to be dealt with by two or three centrally located individuals. This was obviously restrictive and meant a delayed response. By contrast, the new technology allows remote diagnostics, technical issues, servicing and key fob management to be carried out by a team of over 25 people. It’s also possible to remotely view status, unlock a door and access an event log. It has made a massive difference to response times and using the cloud also means that a dedicated technical team can address connection issues, manage the system and be proactive by highlighting problems and putting contingencies in place.’ The PAC Residential Cloud uses a virtual private network (VPN) to keep data safe and is General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant. Information is stored with The Bunker, a trusted PAC partner for highly secure, compliant and high availability outsourced infrastructure. The Bunker’s fully owned UK data centres are secure by their design and certified to the ISO 27001 standard for information security management. Key features Not surprisingly, from time to time residents lose their key fobs. David Wainwright comments, ‘If this happens, we can quickly access their information, carry out an authorisation check, let them into their block and, if necessary, deactivate the missing fob. Instantly deleting key fobs that are lost makes our buildings more secure. We have also configured key fobs to activate barriers to allocated parking spaces in car parks, equipment stores and communal facilities.’ Above and beyond The new PAC access control system surpassed all of David Wainwright’s initial expectations and he concludes, ‘The improvements to our responsiveness, flexibility and overall efficiency have been significant. This has positive implications for tenant satisfaction and means that we now have a future proof system that keeps residents as safe as possible. Working in true partnership with PAC by STANLEY Products & Solutions and Harrold-Jones Services was a pleasure and the entire installation process was seamless.’

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Company News RUGBY LEGEND BRANCH VISIT IS A TRY-UMPH SIG Roofing welcomed rugby legend Lee Dickson to its Northampton branch for a one off open day where fans were able to take part in a meet and greet with their hero.

he ex-English Rugby Union and Northampton Saints star, who currently plays scrumhalf for Bedford Blues, attended the recently refurbished roofing supplier located on Millbrook Close to keep the customers’ spirits up as they braved the freezing temperatures experienced across Northampton last week. Lee commented: “The fans in Northampton have always been so supportive of me and the club. The day was a great opportunity to get out and meet those that have cheered me on from the

stands for years. I’m no stranger to working outside but I don’t envy these guys day in day out working outdoors in these freezing temperatures and they still had a smile on their faces when they came through the door.” During the event, Lee met with local roofers and signed their beloved Saints shirts and memorabilia. Visitors were treated to breakfast and warming refreshments to set them off for the day, as well as a whole host of special offers on products in branch. Branch manager, Michael Crouch, commented: “Northampton has always been a rugby town and our customers are proud supporters of their local club, that’s why the event was a great opportunity to thank them for supporting our branch and giving them the opportunity to meet one of their sporting heroes.” SIG Roofing is the UK’s leading specialist supplier of pitched, flat and industrial roofing solutions, with over 100 branches located across the UK.

Moores reports strong growth over past 12 months Moores Furniture Group Ltd is pleased to report market bucking growth in the last year. Steve Parkin, CEO of Moores who led an MBO back in November 2017 says: “It is our objective to continue to develop enduring partnerships with our suppliers and customers and further enhance our industry leading client service proposition. The business has been transformed. We have a strong management team, a clear focus, robust processes, new and contemporary products and a best in class customer service.”

hanks to this clear strategy and focus, combined with traditional British craftsmanship and the latest environmental practices, Moores Furniture Group has enjoyed an excellent first year since the MBO and is looking forward to a prosperous future. “We’re really turning ourselves around. We’re winning back more customers, contracts and multiple industry awards. The business is going to grow this year by north of 20% again,” Parkin says. “We’ve a lot of opportunity ahead of us for the next three to five years.”

Moores prides itself on its heritage and its roots as a quintessentially British company; for over 70 years it has been manufacturing and hand finishing all its products in England at the company’s factory in West Yorkshire. Offering high quality products is standard for Moores. “What really differentiates us is our customer service, designing kitchens alongside our customers and providing the after-care that is needed. “Our quality of service is down to the people who deliver it with pride and passion. We have put a great deal of effort into ensuring we have a team of staff who are driven, knowledgeable and share the company’s philosophy and values. “One of our proudest achievements in 2018 was coming from a very low ranking with Barratt Homes to being awarded the position of their best supplier! We’ve moved significantly with them and this turnaround is testament to our commitment to be the best,” says Parkin.

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Moores has also been investing in greener and more sustainable business practices, with fantastic results. The company won several prestigious awards over the last year including the RoSPA International Dilmun Environmental Award and the Supply Chain Sustainability School ‘Gold Award Status’.

Looking ahead, the opportunities for growth continue: “We’re growing in the public sector, the retail area, the high-rise area and we achieved over 25% growth in private development last year,” Parkin says. “We’re not purely market growth dependent as we see market share available to win. We’ve got several key channels that we operate within and are seeing substantial business opportunities with market share to be won in each of them.”

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Company News TIMco EXPANDS WAREHOUSE TO MEET INCREASING CUSTOMER DEMAND TIMco, one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing wholesalers to the construction industry, has further expanded its warehousing facilities in order to improve efficiency and service to its growing customer base.

he newly expanded warehousing facilities, which will be operational from the end of February 2019, will allow for increased capacity and flexibility to offer their merchants an even greater service, in terms of stock availability and delivery speed. The warehouse now totals

120,000sqft and features five new outbound loading bays – more than double the current count on site. A second phase to this new development will see a mezzanine floor introduced to the warehouse in order to increase SKU count, as well as additional office space and an improved showroom to showcase all the latest ranges within the TIMco portfolio.

Simon Midwood, Managing Director of TIMco, comments: “Our recent warehouse expansion project enables us to be able to distribute a greater range of products to our customers, whilst also improving the service that we offer them. The new warehousing space and loading bays will help us futureproof our operations and ensure that we are well placed to cope with the growing demand for our products.”

Aggregate Industries becomes first construction materials supplier to achieve PAS 2080 verification Aggregate Industries has become the first construction materials supplier to achieve PAS 2080 verification after demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supplying low carbon solutions to infrastructure projects.

major milestone for the firm, Aggregate Industries underwent a rigorous, independent audit process by the BSI to be certified as the first supplier of its kind that can ensure delivery of infrastructure projects meet the PAS 2080 standard. As the world’s first specification for managing whole-life carbon in infrastructure, PAS 2080 has been developed by the British Standards

Institute (BSI) and requires firms to show continuous improvement in reducing the whole life carbon emissions across the entirety of their operations and supply chain. As such, the verification serves as formal recognition of Aggregate Industries’ commitment to managing its operations in a responsible, sustainable way so that it continues to make a positive contribution to the built environment for future generations.

Paul McCaffrey, Sustainable Products Manager at Aggregate Industries, said: “We’re delighted to achieve this verification as it’s an important demonstration of our continuing commitment to helping our clients minimise carbon emissions in the infrastructure supply chain. “We can help designers at Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage to design lower carbon solutions. “Our management systems (ISO 14001 and 50001) ensure consistent and reliable data collection, allowing our carbon managers to report embodied CO2 to other members of the value chain.

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“Baseline data made available to the value chain allows carbon targets to be set at design phase and for performance to be monitored against these targets during project delivery. This will result in infrastructure with lower embodied carbon.”

Donna Hunt, Head of Sustainability at Aggregate Industries, said: “With infrastructure still accounting for over half of the UK’s carbon emissions, creating a more sustainable, built environment requires strong leadership in carbon management, early supplier engagement and a real commitment across the value chain to reducing embodied carbon. “We are proud to say Aggregate Industries is PAS 2080-verified and are ready to help the industry meet the carbon challenge.”

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Goodlight unveil innovative range of six Architectural LED Downlights Goodlight has expanded its range of energy efficient, long-life solutions with the launch of a professional range of recessed and suspended LED Downlights, designed for architectural interiors. With energy ratings of A+ and above and maintenance savings of more than 95%, this elegant, high- end collection is suitable for multiple applications, including premium office space, retail, healthcare, commercial, hospitality and education.

he new Goodlight Architectural range features six stylish LED downlighters that are designed to replace traditional Downlights and seamlessly blend into modern interiors. Manufactured with specifiers in mind, these luminaires incorporate precision optics, robust thermal management and well-composed light performance.

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Commenting, Saima Shafi, Sales and Marketing Director at Goodlight said, “Our new portfolio of Architectural LED Downlights are designed for lighting designers, specifiers and architects,

“Our new portfolio of Architectural LED Downlights are designed for lighting designers, specifiers and architects, looking for superior, contemporary light fittings that highlight architectural features in a variety of applications.”

looking for superior, contemporary light fittings that highlight architectural features in a variety of applications. With ultra-long lifespans of 50,000 hours and guaranteed energy efficiencies, this range of LED luminaires provide sustainable and effective product solutions.” The new Elegante LED Downlight is a design-driven, high quality luminaire that replaces standard CFL and halogen downlighters. Featuring an integral driver, it allows for quick and easy installation and provides a beautiful, natural symmetric lighting effect from its 60° beam angle and is designed to blend into the architectural style of the interior. The Elegante can be surface-mounted or suspended depending on application, available in 15W, 20W and 25W models and in Natural and Warm colour temperatures. Featuring an aluminium reflector which diffuses the light gently, it is protected to IP20. For a more versatile lighting solution, the Goodlight Moderno range of LED downlighters will provide complete flexibility once installed. Housed in an adjustable body, the light can be directed exactly where it is required, utilising its 350° rotational mechanism and models are available in narrow, medium or wide beam angles. Features include a high performance LED Chip and exceptionally low wattages from 10W to 30W. The Moderno is available with DALI dimming as optional and a choice of Daylight (5,000K), Natural (4,000K) and Warm (3,000K) colour temperatures.

For accent lighting requirements, the new Goodlight Modula LED Downlight is a versatile, low voltage architectural luminaire with multiple aperture options to provide precision lighting performance using interchangeable Pinhole, Wide Spot, Square and Elliptical light guides. The Modula, with its effective thermal management, features a die-cast aluminium heat sink that draws excess heat away from the LED chip, improving the overall performance and longevity. With an anti-glare design, this architectural LED downlighter meets UGR<19 and is protected to IP20. Available in 10W and 15W models, with Daylight, Natural and Warm colour temperatures. Goodlight’s Architectural LED Downlights collection is complemented by a further three luminaires: the versatile and minimalistic Intra delivers glare-free lighting, ensuring suitability in VDU and workstations. The Nero is designed to light up walls and corners providing a wide, asymmetric light distribution perfect for wall washing and creating a sense of space. Rounding up the collection is the Hydra, a multi-functional, waterproof LED Downlight that has been designed for demanding environments requiring a higher degree of protection. It is suitable for both interiors and exteriors with protection to IP65.

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Roofing & Cladding ICONIC IBIZA NIGHTCLUB TRANSFORMS ITS WASHROOMS WITH ISLAND IMAGERY The world-famous Ibizan nightclub Pacha, that has seen the likes of legendary DJs such as Carl Cox and Erick Morillo take the decks, has been renovated to coincide with the brand’s 50th anniversary. The project was completed by the Capella García Arquitectura studio and incorporates the application of Younique® by Formica Group. Founded in Ibiza in 1973 by Ricardo Urgell, Pacha is a household name in the nightlife industry. The club established itself by reinventing the concept of ‘disco’ and has remained a constant reference point ever since. Starting in a traditional farmhouse it conquered the hearts of the dancing public with its cosy simplicity. The brand now incorporates more than 80 venues worldwide. The renovation, which covers more than 2,100m2, had a double objective: on the one hand, to update and improve the building to meet current regulations and standards in acoustic insulation and facilities. On the other, it was crucial to revive the original spirit of Pacha, recovering the spatial power of the place and maintaining its initial magic. The new design is sympathetic to the rural iconography of the island, and echoes the typical architecture of rustic houses; there are no angles, no straight lines or stark geometry. Instead all shapes are curves, vaults, sloping walls or niches. The predominant colour is the familiar off-white of limewash, and the surfaces are uneven, showing their character in the light. Another distinctive element of the renovation can be found in the washrooms; 64 panels of Younique® by Formica Group have been installed on the cubicle walls in a compact grade, reproducing digitally printed images of the island and the sea. www.formica.com

Canadian Vinyl, The Original and Still the Best. Royal Siding is a high quality product, non-toxic and non-flammable. The product is made by extruding polyvinyl chloride homopolymer resin blended with exclusive DURA technology impact modifiers; the result is an extremely tough, long last cladding. It is resistant to changes in outside temperature’s, ranging from -30C to 50C. Due to its unique interlocking design, it can withstand adverse weather conditions and extreme winds. It won’t go brittle, rust nor corrode. The product does not creak and groan wth temperature changes unlike conventional cladding. It comes in a fabulous range of colours, varying from pastel shades to dark, with a wood grain profile. The colour is saturated through the product so it doesn’t fade. It is virtually maintenance free requiring only the occasional wash down to keep it looking good. It provides thermal insulation of up to 30%, not only saving heat and money but due to its design it keeps your walls dry thanks to its unique system of ventilation. The product is fully recyclable and has been confirmed in practice for more than 20 years. Certified to meet/exceed ASTM D3679 standards. Residentiel Vinyl Cladding Limited www.residentielcladding.com Telephone: 00 44 1767 676100 Fax: 00 44 1767 676105

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Enviroply Roofing Limited is the first Sarnafil Provisional Contractor to receive the company’s newly introduced Welcome Pack. Developed to ensure that all new Sarnafil contractors have all the information they need to support successful Sarnafil installations, the welcome pack has a wide variety of briefing material that can easily be shared with all employees.

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The Welcome Pack contents, available as a hard copy and on a USB stick, include all the latest brochures, guarantee checklists, agreements, technical advisory articles, training course details, the recently updated standard details, and the Sika Sarnafil contacts for support, when needed.

Enviroply Roofing Limited is a specialist flat roofing contractor, based in the heart of Lancashire, providing expert roofing installations to customers across the North West and Cumbria, and in major cities, such as Manchester and Liverpool. The company prides itself on its high standards of workmanship, and Office Manager, Gaynor Ashworth was enthusiastic about the contents of the Sarnafil Welcome Pack. “It is important that we have the most up to date Sarnafil information, and having such detailed data in one place is a great idea. The Welcome Pack makes it easy to check details quickly and efficiently. We have a team of highly skilled in-house installers, who all share our dedication to delivering every project on time and to our

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We welcome Enviroply Roofing Limited to our Provisional Contractor Network. Jon Morris, Sarnafil Technical Advisor for the North West presents them with their Welcome Pack.

exacting standards, and anything we can do to make it easier for them to complete their jobs must be a good thing.”

information in one place, and which can easily be updated, is only a small part of the support we provide to our contractors.

Appointed earlier this year as a Provisional Contractor, Enviroply Roofing Limited is confident that being part of Sarnafil’s contractor network will benefit its growing business.

“It is very much a partnership, and we recognise that businesses need much more than just the product, and that’s what they get from us.”

Richard Lawton, Regional Sales Manager South, commented: “Our approved network of contractors are so important to us, and getting them off to a good start with all essential

There are currently nearly 200 Sarnafil Approved Contractors serving the whole of the United Kingdom. www.sarnafil.co.uk 10/10/2018 09:16:47

Roofing & Cladding Cost certainty and client savings How to deliver both on flat roof refurbishment projects. When maintaining or upgrading buildings, clients are constantly trying to make the smartest investment, this presents the challenge of delivering predictable project costs and providing precise technical data to enable clients to make the correct decision. Bauder’s unique Moisture Mapping Survey scientifically verifies the exact levels and locations of moisture within any existing waterproofing system. From this testing method the true condition of the roof is identified, plotted, and a visual data report produced that determines the remedial action needed. this appraisal is an exact scientific survey which provides explicit data on the roof’s actual condition

Roof Refurbishment Cost Certainty The report, which includes the data gained from the moisture mapping survey, proves the extent of the works required and proposals for waterproofing options with correct costings. This assures the client that they are making investment decisions based on fact rather than on subjective opinions Recent roof surveys carried out on three separate but identical 600 m² buildings revealed different conditions within the aged waterproofing systems. The savings were appreciated by the client and the findings show the proven works required compared to initial

recommendations by others for full replacement of all roofs. In addition to these savings, carrying out an overlay with insulation upgrade or partial strip with overlay will result in a shorter project time. This will in turn reduce associated project costs such as • • • •

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MARLEY EXPANDS DRY VERGE RANGE Marley has launched a new dry verge specifically designed to complement its popular Ashmore double interlocking plain tile. Developed to meet housebuilder demand for a slimmer aesthetic, the Ashmore Dry Verge has a sleek and stylish design and comes in sections, so it can easily create a maintenancefree, traditional stepped verge appearance. In addition, the new Ashmore Dry Verge is much narrower in comparison to other existing products on the market, yet still has the inbuilt features that make it easier to fix to British Standards. The new dry verge includes incorporated features, such as multiple drainage channels,

extra nail holes and an internal rail system, to make it quicker and simpler for housebuilders to meet BS 8612 and BS 5534 requirements. Its outstanding weather performance also protects against water run-off, preventing staining on the verge and gable end walls. Rebecca Ball, Campaign Manager – Roof Systems at Marley, said: “While a great deal of attention has been paid to the appearance of interlocking tiles, until now, more focus has been on the function, rather than the aesthetics of dry verges. Yet, dry verges are very important to the overall look of the roof, particularly since the introduction of BS 5534 has reduced the use of mortar. Until now, the dry verges that have been available on the market are quite bulky and large in comparison to the tiles.

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“So, in response to housebuilder demand, we have developed a brand new dry verge that has been specifically designed to complement the plain tile aesthetic and exceed all of the requirements of BS 8612.” The Ashmore Dry Verge is supplied in individual units, rather than a continuous verge, to easily create a traditional stepped verge appearance. Available in grey, terracotta and brown the Ashmore Dry Verge is compatible with Marley’s existing range of Ashmore tiles, and can also be used with other manufacturers’ concrete interlocking plain tiles on the market. For more information visit www.marley.co.uk/ashmoredryverge

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Advanced Emergency Lighting Protects18/02/2019 14:04:52 Exclusive Knightsbridge Hotel

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One of London’s most prestigious hotels, The Berkeley in Knightsbridge, London, is now protected by a Lux Intelligent emergency lighting test system and MxPro fire panels from Advanced. With a history dating back to the 1800s, the current 214-bedroom Berkeley Hotel was built in 1972, incorporating elements of the original building, and it has recently been subject to a major refurbishment covering all bedrooms, suites, terraces, the lobby, the restaurant, the iconic Blue Bar and the main entrance.

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Lewis Bowden, spokesperson for Surrey-based Alarm Commuication Ltd, the company that specified and installed the system, explained: “Hotels require state of the art emergency lighting systems to safeguard their staff and residents in an emergency situation, helping to facilitate an orderly evacuation and also to guide firefighters coming into the building. As a long-time Advanced partner, we believed that Lux Intelligent, alongside Advanced MxPro fire panels, was the right choice for The Berkeley, offering the stand-out capabilities, features and reliability required of a system of this type.

More than 200 Advanced luminaires have been installed in the historic hotel, on Wilton Place, which is part of the same stable as Claridge’s. They are monitored and controlled by a Lux Intelligent panel, connected to the building’s fire system. Most of the luminaires are from the Advanced LED-Lite range, which can be recessed into ceilings, offering an aesthically pleasing solution in the public areas of the prestigious building. Ken Bullock, regional sales manager for Advanced, said: “Our Lux Intelligent system offers many benefits including real peace of mind, the ability to work with almost any light, and cost and admin savings. RRN1118097 Advanced Half Page.indd 1

Alongside the MxPro multiprotocol fire panels, we’re proud to be providing market-leading protection to the staff and residents at the Berkeley.” Lux Intelligent, ensures all emergency lighting is functioning and compliant to BS5266-1. The system can be retrofitted onto existing wiring and luminaires, keeping installation costs to a minimum. It is one of the most flexible systems available with panels supporting 1-4 loops, 249 devices per loop and up to 200 panels in a network. Lux Intelligent is also compatible with most third party lights and luminaires, including LEDs, giving installers and end users unprecedented purchasing freedom. Lux Intelligent systems can be remotely managed and monitored using web and iOS apps via the Lux Intelligent Cloud. Users can add any site in their portfolio to the cloud service and get live system data from site, right down to device level. Fault, test and maintenance reports can be generated from a whole site right down to individual devices. These can be shared with colleagues or maintenance partners in a click.

The MxPro is the industry’s unbeatable multiprotocol fire panel. Built on almost two-decades of market leadership it offers greater freedom to specifiers, end users and installers and includes two panel ranges, the flagship EN54-2, 4 & 13 approved MxPro 5, and the benchmark MxPro 4. Both come in 1-8 loop formats, are compatible with Apollo, Argus, Hochiki and Nittan protocols and can be networked into 200-panel strong systems. Advanced is a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. Its legendary performance, quality and ease-of-use sees its products used in prestigious and challenging locations all over the world, from single panel installations to large multi-site networks. Advanced products include complete fire detection systems, multi-protocol fire panels, emergency light testing, extinguishing control and fire paging systems. More details on Lux Intelligent can be found on the website www.luxintelligent.com. 10/10/2018 09:28:17

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FIRE PROTECTION IN REFURBISHED BUILDINGS Chris Hall – Commercial Development Officer, SIDERISE

Buildings change and evolve over time, adapting to the changing needs and requirements of tenants. But when buildings change due to refurbishment, compartmentation can be comprised impacting the fire safety of a building.

ontractors creating holes in smoke-rated walls or floors due to modifications in building services can leave buildings vulnerable to fire which can potentially take hold and spread more quickly. With fire protection paramount in any new layout, the role of fire stop systems must be made a priority with breaches repaired before occupancy. It’s important to first understand the role of fire stops, which are principally to provide continuation to a fire resistant compartment wall/floor where gaps have occurred due to an imperfection, fit or design tolerance between elements or components and are crucial to preventing the passage of flames and noxious gases travelling from one compartment floor or room to the next. A fire in large high-rise building, for example, can generate large quantities of smoke that tends to spread vertically throughout the building, even if the fire is contained to one room. In high-rise buildings, when the gap/ cavity at the perimeter edge between the floor and curtain wall is not properly sealed, flames and smoke can spread vertically to higher floors, and horizontally from one room to the next. Addressing these gaps/cavities by properly installing firestops maintains the floors’ fire compartmentation of the building. This delays vertical smoke-spread and reduces the risk of smoke-related injury in the upper floors of the building, and adjacent rooms.

While a building’s original design may have been certified fire safe, refurbishments, retrofits and alterations can create challenges for firestops and cavity barrier systems which in turn will have an impact on fire safety.

Compression and recovery The perimeter barrier firestops seal the gap between the edge of the compartment wall or floor slab and external façade. Due to project designs and site tolerances, this linear gap can be variable, so the firestop system used needs to have a degree of ‘dynamic’ movement capability – compression and recovery – in order to accommodate serviceability movement, and more significant movement under fire load.

It’s critical the firestop system does this in combination with the primary functional requirement, which is to maintain continuity of fire resistance between the compartment floor and the external wall. The installed firestop system needs to match the same period of fire resistance as the compartment floor. The most effective fire-stopping products combine a number of material features – density, thickness, resin content, fibre structure and controlled compression – which together determine the resistance properties.

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Many buildings are divided into compartments to restrict fire spread. Where an external wall abuts a compartment wall or floor, fire stops are required between the external wall and the compartment wall or floor to restrict fire spread through the junction.

Change of use While a building’s original design may have been certified fire safe, refurbishments, retrofits and alterations can create challenges for firestops and cavity barrier systems which in turn will have an impact on fire safety. This issue can be compounded if there is a low understanding on building sites of the requirements for fire stopping and cavity barriers in terms of where and what is needed, and how they are installed. A contractor will be an expert in plumbing or electrical installations but may not have the expertise or experience in fire stopping or cavity barriers. They may have to cut through these products without knowing the implications, whilst the people who do understand the implications may be completely unaware.

Manufacturers of fire, acoustic and thermal insulation products can make recommendations on how to tackle these challenges on site. Whilst in the past, they may well have received only a small number of enquiries about this, there were probably another 10 or more scenarios where this didn’t happen because either someone didn’t realise it was an issue or were completely unaware it had happened. This is starting to change across the industry which is why manufacturers are receiving more enquiries.

Manufacturers need to provide solutions that work and be able to advise customers on their installation. It’s not about throwing a product data sheet at a contractor, manufacturers need to guide them in the particular application or scenario and

In terms of re-cladding buildings or for works being done after completion, introducing further cavity barriers or upgrading existing provision will need to be compliant with Building Regulations. Manufacturers can provide different cavity barriers to suit these different cladding systems. A skilled-up workforce Another challenge when it comes to refurbished buildings is workmanship. The correct fire barrier might be used, but it may not have been installed correctly with the correct spacing or specification listed in the product datasheet. There is an onus on product manufacturers to support contractors and ensure good workmanship. Installation guidance videos offer a visual alternative to the datasheet and bring the product to life. It’s something that’s very useful and important at site level. Each building will have a fire risk assessment and a fire strategy about how a building reacts in a fire, how it controls a fire and how it provides routes for occupants to escape. This relies on the provision and maintenance of fire protection systems. From a site point-of-view, the project manager will be overseeing a huge scope of works using a broad knowledge of products and systems. They may well lack specialist knowledge on fire stops and cavity barriers which is where from a site point-of-view it can go wrong. The correct installation of products is a shared responsibility – it is the responsibility of the manufacture

to ensure that suitable training and guidance information on how the products should be installed is available and it’s the responsibility of the contractor to follow this guidance, or ask if they are unsure about something. SIDERISE has long recognised the value of encouraging quality installation of its products and has invested considerably to provide contractors with a range of information to aid them on site. This is driven by the Site Services team who provide toolbox talks to contractors to provide practical training on how to install products. Further, they can carry out benchmark installations to give practical examples on how to fit cavity barriers and fire stopping on live projects. Once a fire safety strategy has been implemented, it needs to be managed and maintained through the life of the building, a crucial consideration when you consider a building occupier might change the building fabric or materials. Unless the strategy has ongoing review, every change to the building can potentially increase risk and jeopardise life safety. It’s very important that manufacturers of building products are able to technically support their products with a great deal of knowledge and a comprehensive database supported by appropriate and current test data. The key to passive fire protection is knowing that it really is the invisible solution. Unlike active fire protection such as fire doors and extinguishers, passive protection lives behind the scenes within a building, helping provide barriers to fire and cutting it off before it can spread. The problem with this is that it’s easy to forget the things we can’t see, which could cause unintentional damage to the fire safety arrangements of a building.

For further information about SIDERISE or for technical advice visit www.siderise.com or call 01656 730833

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Penetrating fire and smoke-resistant walls In refurbishments, the contractor could be installing a service or a selection of cables through the existing fire stop or cavity barrier such as a rainwater pipe. It’s critical that they know how to put this right, ‘make good’, and find out if there is any test data to support it. The challenge for a manufacturer is to recommend a suitable product and if they haven’t got a suitable product, suggest a route the contractor can explore. It’s also about suggesting a product that’s going to be compatible with what’s already there as well. It might be pipe collars to go around drainage pipes which have penetrated cavity barriers. When there is a change of use of a building into apartments for example, there is a greater demand for a domestic water supply and as such, there is a greater need to penetrate those barriers with services.

to highlight the problems they might encounter at site level. It could also be a new compartment wall where the contractor hasn’t considered the interface with the existing structure. They may well need a firestop between the wall and the existing façade. Alternatively, they may have created a raised access floor and a suspended ceiling but there is still a void above and below. The new wall may be designed to resist a fire for two hours but if voids remain, a fire event has a very easy path to get past the wall. Manufacturers have products and solutions to suit these scenarios.

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Eco-minded architects and home builders are increasingly using lime mortars, plasters and renders in new build projects and building conservation. EcoRight products are suitable for most applications for brick and stonework and provide superior aesthetics and technical performance. EcoRight manufactures a range of highly durable lime products that can be used without specialist knowledge, “just add water, mix and serve”. They have been used in many high profile projects such as Chelsea Barracks, The Tombola Building, Ram Brewery and Camden Lock. EcoRight offer a range of textures, finishes and colours meaning a perfect solution is available for any project. The EcoRight team has unrivalled knowledge and experience of lime based building materials and are available for advise, site visits and education. EcoRight are a member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network and offer a variety of presentations covering all aspects of lime mortars, plasters and renders.

Revamping The Corn Stores - an ambitious renovation in Reading It’s almost impossible to believe that less than two years ago The Corn Stores was in a state of complete dilapidation, after being left derelict by previous owners. But the Grade II listed building has been brought back to life in one of Rarebreed Dining’s most ambitious projects yet!

arebreed, a group of friends driven by a passion for fresh, British food and drink, partnered with Quadrant Design to help design and deliver The Corn Stores, an immersive ‘home away from home’, located in the heart of Reading.

The team set about restoring the four floors of the historic landmark, creating a multilevel hospitality experience, with a cocktail bar, restaurant and member’s lounge, and simultaneously developing a bold and original identity for the iconic building.

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From the beginning, the brief of the design was focused on returning the property to its original open and industrial format, which included adding a new feature staircase and providing a seamless and engaging client experience.

On the ground floor, the site had been divided into smaller rooms and spaces over the years, which was not reflective of the building’s original layout. This resulted in the challenge of finding a solution that would marry together several different floor finishes that had been introduced during prior refurbishments.

Gemma Allen, Senior Design Manager at Quadrant, explained: “The introduction of a very bold selection of coloured tiles seemed like the creative solution that would stitch the old with the new and tie the original turn of the century finishes with the newer palette being introduced. The team chose three shades from Solus’ Travertine 1 tile range to form a bespoke pattern to inject vibrancy and colour, influenced by the décor and upholstery specifications.” The bespoke design was fabricated using full-sized 300x600mm tiles, that were later cut down to 150x600mm strips by Solus’ tile fabrication department at their HQ in Birmingham.

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Tools, Plant & Equipment Snickers FLEXIWork Stretch Shorts – For Cool Comfort This Summer Work Shorts for the flexible working environment - designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. While Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new FlexiWork Stretch Shorts for men and women that really set these new garments apart. These shorts are great for working in the warmer months. Delivering superior flexibility and comfort, these lightweight work shorts come in a hi-tech body-mapping design and are made from a self-ventilating stretch fabric with Cordura reinforcements for all-round mobility and durability when you need it most.

The Solid Gear OCEAN Safety Shoe – Precision Safety and Comfort Solid Gear continues to modernise PPE footwear with a safety shoe that looks and feels more like a trainer.

Combining a lightweight athletic look and superb safety features, the new OCEAN safety shoe is ideal for workers who are constantly on the move.

As well as being streetsmart with men’s and women’s designs, they’re packed with comfort and functionality and specially designed for the fast-paced professional who’s always on the go and always delivering top class work on site.

The shoe’s midsole is made of a poured PU rather than a traditional injected PU to give a more cushioned feel underfoot, while the thick rubber outsole provides a high level of anti-slip protection and durability. With an eye-catching style, the shoe’s BOA comfort fastening delivers a better overall fit making it easy to take the shoe on and off, Added to which, the shoe’s fibreglass toecap and ballistic midsole combine with the other protection features and anti-static properties to deliver S3 protection

For professionals who rely on their gear in demanding environments, they’re a must for everyone who wants the ultimate in cool comfort this summer.

So get to know more about the quality and innovation plus the top class safety functionality in every Solid Gear product – your feet will notice the difference.

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One click is all you need. Bosch Professional has introduced a revolution in convenience for angle grinder users with X-LOCK – the fastest, simplest, most trouble-free accessory-change system ever. Launched at the same time as this game-changer are 6 small but powerful X-LOCK angle grinders, whose innovative features will improve productivity, ergonomics and safety. X-LOCK advantages Conventional accessory attachment involves a nut, a flange and a spanner, any of which can easily be lost – leading to downtime and frustration. X-LOCK, by contrast, is a genuinely tool-less alternative. Simply bring the accessory and grinder connecting surfaces into contact and press. A reassuring ‘click’ sound tells you they are firmly locked. Enhanced health and safety Automatic safety systems on the new X-LOCK angle grinders include KickBack Control, which immediately shuts down power to the motor if the disc is suddenly jammed. Drop Control does the same as soon as a dropped tool hits the floor. In models with a PROtection Switch, power is instantly cut if the user lets go, while the X-Brake brings discs to a complete halt within one second of the tool stopping.

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Sitepower UK have launched their latest 10 KVA construction site transformer, nick named the “Connect & Go” it is fully manoeuvrable as it has 4 strong and lockable castors, the 230 volt input socket allows for instant connection as all internal wiring is already in situ. Both 1 phase and 3 phase versions are available. Site Power UK have also provided 2 extra 110 V internal terminals via a separate MCB panel for fixed 110V lighting. 2019 is destined to be a big year for the company as it will be moving into a larger and purpose built factory to make them more efficient and speed the development of new and innovative transformer products. You can find them at www.sitepoweruk.com and direct calls to free sales line 0800 9991103.

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Latest News Daylighting takes off at Heathrow Curtainwall Engineers and Kalwall distributor Structura has recently completed a challenging but fascinating ‘replace and refurbishment’ project at Heathrow’s T4.

his in conjunction with Structural Engineers Webb Yates for a scheme designed by Pascall+Watson architects. The project proved so successful that main contractor Balfour Beatty named Structura as their ‘Most Promising New Supplier 2018’. Replacing ageing glass rooflights originally installed in the 1980’s, 1750 square metres of Kalwall Skyroof cladding is being used above the Terminal’s International Departure Lounge and check-in desks. Fully ASAID compliant with regards to blast performance, Kalwall improves the solar control and insulation to the space below. In this project, its inherent strength in a lightweight frame means the existing substrate could be adapted and reused - saving £7m in project costs and more than a year from the build programme. The whole retrofit was completed externally in ‘engineering hours’

using a bespoke moving scaffold, meaning there was no disruption to the inside of the building. Kalwall offers complete line-of-sight protection, maintaining privacy for the security screening area and departure lounges while bathing the interior with diffused daylighting, regardless of the weather. Apart from providing the visual protection, its inherent strength and heavyduty impact resistance make it ideal for secure locations such as this. It offers the highest

protection in terms of wind-borne debris and resistance to impact, abrasion and point loads. Not only is it also safe to walk on but Kalwall achieves S:AA (BS 476 part 3) and Broof(t4) to EN 13501 part 5 for external fire performance. The exterior face is colour stable and includes a UV resistant, self-cleaning surface. This means that normal rainfall helps to keep the surface free of dust and dirt while at the same time retaining its original colour during the weathering process.

Record number of apprentices for regional homebuilder A Westcountry homebuilder has welcomed its highest number of apprentices to date as part of the firm’s commitment to nurturing up-and-coming talent in the construction industry.

en apprentices aged between 16 and 23 years of age have joined Cavanna Homes as paid full-time apprentices, the largest intake in the homebuilder’s 95year history. Aaron Jones, Jesse Acutt, Matt Churchill, Max Dorothy, Jack Walker, Sam Perkins, Joe Darlow, Cameron Quinn, Lewis Duce and Owen Musk are based at Cavanna Homes’ head office in Torquay gaining experience both on-site and in the office. The apprentices will be completing qualifications in a range of specialist sectors including; carpentry, land, technical, commercial, build, electrical, painting and decorating, and plastering.

Cavanna Homes’ Managing Director Keith Miller said: “Apprentices are the future of the industry and we believe we should be doing everything we can to encourage young people to consider job-based training as a sound start to their careers. We’re major supporters of apprentices and help subcontractors by funding apprentices so they can pass on their knowledge, which in turn helps us to be confident that the skills we’ll need in the future for housebuilding will be available locally”. Sam Perkins, Land Apprentice at Cavanna Homes, said: “I am forever grateful to Cavanna Homes for providing me with such an

amazing opportunity. They support me day in and day out, which has fuelled my drive even more. I’m surrounded by considerate colleges who I now call friends and I can honestly say that there is no looking back, only looking forward. “My one regret is not signing up to an apprenticeship scheme sooner – it’s the best decision I have ever made and I’m truly lucky!” The apprenticeships will be completed over four years which, depending on the scheme, will combine on-site work experience with skilled sub-contractors and attendance at college to gain an NVQ. Keith Miller added: “We’re increasing the number of apprentices that we support year on year, and we hope to see this number continue to grow in 2019. We strongly believe that providing open career paths within the construction industry will encourage young adults to explore the opportunities available to them”.

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As a regional recruiter, Cavanna Homes takes pride in nurturing and investing in its apprentices to ensure they receive the best skills and experience in their trades to pass onto the next generation, and integral part of Cavanna Homes’ ethos.

Glass Goes BIG at FIT Show 2019 Visit Glass, the dedicated flat glass showcase set to debut at FIT Show 2019, has seen a number of high profile brands sign up to exhibit at the NEC this May (21st to 23rd).

he lineup has grown considerably in recent months to include the likes of Lisec, GGR Group, Flat Glass Solutions, Edgetech and Saint-Gobain. Visitors can expect an impressive display of the latest processing machinery, products and equipment. Experts from a number of Visit Glass’ exhibiting brands are scheduled to deliver key notes as part of the main FIT Show learning programme. Topics that will be covered include ‘the evolution of glass’, ‘flat glass technology’, ‘automation’, ‘pushing the boundaries of glass design to meet creative trends in large scale commercial architecture’, as well as ‘the comfort and health benefits of glass’. Flat Glass Solutions will be showcasing a water treatment centrifuge, a new and innovative eco-friendly polishing wheel for processors, a rotary table and snip saw for IG manufacturing, along with a vacuum lifter for glass. Speaking about their decision to exhibit, Managing Director David Cahill said: “As a brand that is still in its infancy we want to expose our new products and ideas to the industry. Visit Glass will allow us to do just that. “We’re looking forward to meeting with prospective customers, with the potential to rapidly expand our customer base, speaking directly to our target market. It’s such a long time since we had a glass show in the UK, I’m excited to see how the glass industry responds to Visit Glass.”

“We’re delighted with the support that has been shown for the inaugural Visit Glass. We knew that there was a gap in the market to create a dedicated showcase for flat glass, and Visit Glass will do just that. This new feature has broadened our appeal to architects, specifiers and commercial installers too. We look forward to welcoming faces old and new to the NEC this May.”

Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson comments: “We always look forward to the FIT Show, but this one is shaping up to be particularly special. We’ll be taking the opportunity to celebrate Super Spacer’s astounding success over three decades with friends throughout the industry. We’ll be introducing customers to our new e-commerce system. And, after a lot of intensive research and development behind the scenes, we’ll be unveiling our cuttingedge new spacer product. “I’m also delighted that Joe Erb, one of Edgetech’s most senior and long-serving employees, will be making the journey to share his wisdom with us!”

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Recent preregistration data has reinforced the quality audience that is being driven to this year’s FIT Show. As well as registration being significantly higher than the same period in previous campaigns, 45% of those registered for FIT Show 2019 have a turnover of over £1m, with more than half of those registered being C-suite decision makers or higher.

FIT Show Event Director, Nickie West added: “We’re delighted with the support that has been shown for the inaugural Visit Glass. We knew that there was a gap in the market to create a dedicated showcase for flat glass, and Visit Glass will do just that. “This new feature has broadened our appeal to architects, specifiers and commercial installers too. We look forward to welcoming faces old and new to the NEC this May.”

Company News SAS INTERNATIONAL OPENS NEW YORK OFFICE SAS International, the world’s leading manufacturer of metal ceiling solutions, has announced last month that the company has opened an office in New York. The result of international growth, the office will provide design assistance to architects and specifiers along with sales and technical support across North America for the company’s range of metal ceilings and architectural metalwork.

AS International’s New York office is located on 5th Avenue, where it will provide a base for the company’s North American resource. This new site marks the sixth international office for UK-based SAS, which has offices in Dublin, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong and Sydney. The office is led by Paul Aubrey, formerly Divisional Director for the UK market.

The company has a proven track record working with US brands including Google, Yahoo, LinkedIn, KFC, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, TJX, W.R.Berkley, Wells Fargo and on landmark projects such as the US Embassy in Battersea. Commenting on the opening of the New York office, Paul Aubrey, US General Manager said: “The market in the US is changing. The demand from clients is increasingly complex and more demanding in terms of performance, form and function of product. We embrace these

additional challenges as we have the range of products and knowledge to thrive in this evolving marketplace. “We are also keen to expand and develop our relationships across the market and its supply chain, including developers, investors, architects and contractors, with whom we work with globally, but also have a presence in North America.” The office is located at The Yard, 246 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10001.

WACKER NEUSON CHOOSES STIRLIN FOR CENTRAL DEALERSHIP Global provider of construction machines, equipment and services, Wacker Neuson, has appointed Lincolnshire-based Stirlin Plant as its sales dealer for the central region.

eing part of Wacker Neuson’s national dealership network, Stirlin Plant will provide sales and services for the full range of machines and equipment across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, parts of Peterborough and all Sheffield postcodes, from its HQ at Sadler Road in Lincoln. Stirlin Plant will bring new jobs to the company as part of the Wacker Neuson contract, having already appointed sales representative Ady Brodrick to the team earlier this month. Lee Hodgkins at Stirlin Plant will lead the Wacker Neuson contract, he said: “Becoming part of Wacker Neuson’s dealer network is a real milestone for us and we look forward to our ongoing partnership. The brand is known across the globe for its breadth of product range and quality customer service and we are proud to now be part of this impressive organisation.

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“This contract complements our existing plant sales business and enables further development within the Stirlin group.

“Welcoming plant sales specialist Ady to the team is the first of a number of new appointments that we will be making, and we are looking forward to working with such an iconic brand to provide a quality service for new and existing clients across the central region.” Stirlin Plant is a division of property development and construction company

Stirlin Developments Ltd. The business has recently expanded its site into a 2,500 sq ft warehouse next to its office space at its Sadler Road premises. This space will be used by Stirlin Plant for the management of the Wacker Neuson contract. Ian Wood, regional manager central at Wacker Neuson, said: “Appointing Stirlin as a full line dealer in the central region is a major leap forward for us and we welcome them to the Wacker Neuson team. Stirlin is an experienced and professional outfit and we are looking forward to the relationship.”

“This contract complements our existing plant sales business and enables further development within the Stirlin group. Welcoming plant sales specialist Ady to the team is the first of a number of new appointments that we will be making, and we are looking forward to working with such an iconic brand to provide a quality service for new and existing clients across the central region.”

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