ATB Sept 2013 Issue 4

September 2013 Issue 4

THE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGISTS BOOK

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Fabulous new ‘bridge’ station concourse with lifts to all areas What can a Stannah bespoke lift do for you?

Project: The installation of bespoke passenger/goods lifts in the much-anticipated regeneration of Reading Station Client: Network Rail Principal contractors: Costain/Hochtief Lifts: 14 Stannah bespoke lifts to ensure the easy movement of people and goods to every platform of this multi-million structure. Stannah engineers worked round the clock during an intense three-month period when ten lifts were installed simultaneously to meet deadlines Result: The new station concourse opened on time at Easter 2013, cleverly created on a gigantic bridge that provides access to every part of the station

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news and announcements building product news building project news this month’s cover story Stelrad Radiators has unveiled two stunning additions to its collection of towel rails – range extensions to existing radiator designs. Available now are the Caliente and Concord towel rails, both high quality exquisite radiators in their own right but now part of the ranges that bear their name. Both new products are available in a range of 35 colours making matching and contrasting to colour schemes an exciting additional option. www.stelrad.com

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Absolute Blanc from COMPAC is probably the most vibrant, pure white technological quartz worksurface on the market today. It offers superb consistency of colour, is extremely hard wearing, highly resistant to heat, scratches, staining and is very easy to clean and maintain. www.compac.es

The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines ease of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney. www.decoflame.com

The UK’s very first project to incorporate Kalwall® UV resistant weathering surface is the Jubilee Line train maintenance ‘supershed’ at Stratford Market Depot in East London. Kalwall is the most highly insulating light transmitting cladding and skylighting system available. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

A new two-storey teaching block for an Leicestershire school completed by off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, a member of the Portakabin Group. The Yorkon pre-installed high performance concrete floor has been used to deliver superior acoustics and a robust finish. www.yorkon.info

Having previously provided flooring solutions for the Snowdome, Remmers were again contacted to provide a flooring system to the newly refurbished ski hire centre.

600m2 of Remmers Floormix DQ was installed to the wash bays and toilets, locker and changing areas as well as the open staircase leading in from the main foyer area. www.remmers.co.uk

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The Colour Of Money It’s money-making action all the way at the decorating trade’s biggest annual event National Painting and Decorating Show, 19th and 20th November 2013. Masses of new products and ideas, live demonstrations throughout the two days, fantastic show-only deals and the chance to get bang up to date with what’s best for the professional decorator’s business.

Every major supplier of paints, finishes , tools and ancillaries will be exhibiting along with principal national distributors. Join the thousands of contractors, stockists and designers who will be making the easy trip this November to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena for a day out that will pay for itself over and over again. Find out more and register for FREE tickets at www.paintshow.co.uk

Mapei Fuel Inspiration For Designers At 100% Design

Simpson Strong Tie has compiled a new Installation Guide to help building designers and carpenters use its extensive range more efficiently and correctly. Available as a download in PDF format, the comprehensive guide features simple diagram based tips and pointers for the building professional to follow. It can also be easily viewed on smart mobile devices. Over 50 product ranges are included in the guide which is regularly updated as new ones are released. Everything from I-Joist and metal web hangers to truss, timber frame and SIP connectors are profiled as well as structural screws, post bases and joist end caps. www.strongtie.co.uk

Mapei are encouraging designers to use their creative licence and gain inspiration from their exhibition stand at 100% Design between the 18-21 September 2013. Mapei will be exhibiting a selection of their environmentally friendly products including Silexcolor protective and decorative wall coatings system, Mapefloor resin flooring system and Ultratop Industrial cementitious flooring. Located at stand E1, Mapei will be displaying Silexcolor Marmorino.

Differing design options in finish, texture, colour and hues will be on display to allow designers to explore ideas to enhance any project. Mapei will also be displaying their extended Mapefloor System range.

Also being exhibited is Mapei’s cementitious Ultratop Industrial flooring. www.mapei.co.uk

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Brick Awards 2013 Shortlist Revealed The Brick Development Association (BDA) has announced the shortlist for the 2013 Brick Awards, one of the top design and construction awards in the country.

There are 13 awards split into three categories: housing, building and landscape, and technical and craft. There is also the Supreme Award – the Brick Development Association Building of the Year, judged to be the best overall project from the 14 award winners.

2012 saw a new category in the annual Brick Awards, the Architect’s Choice Award. This award is open to any architectural student or practicing registered architect from around the world who can vote for the shortlisted project they believe demonstrates the best architectural use of brick. It will be granted to the project which receives the most votes. Last year, the North London Hospice designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris received over 80 votes and went on to win the award. An online voting interface has been set up on the BDA’s website and closes mid September. RIBA membership numbers and educational institutional details will be required.

Now in its 37th year, anticipation is growing for BDA Awards which will be presented at London’s Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel on 14th November.

To book tickets and/or tables at the awards, please contact The Brick Development Association on 020 7323 7030 or email brick@brick.org.uk.

The shortlist can be viewed on the Brick Development Association website, www.brick.org.uk Enquiry 5

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Yeoman Shield Once Again Retains Its CHAS Accreditation With over 45 years’ experience, a wealth of knowledge and the widest choice of products on the market today, Yeoman Shield has once again retained its CHAS (The Contractors Health & Safety Scheme) certification ‘mark’. CHAS is established as the market leader for health and safety prequalification in the UK. It is available to suppliers (those who provide goods and services) and to organisations (buyers) looking for suitably competent suppliers.

Yeoman Shield has established itself as the UK market leader in the supply and installation of wall & door protection products and is at the heart of front line defence when it comes to savings on repair and redecoration. www.yeomanshield.com Enquiry 7

‘Dynamic’ Glass CPD Seminar Receives RIBA Approval Mapei Introduces Their New Render Protected External Wall Insulation CPD For an introduction to, or more information on the topical subject of External Wall Insulation, Mapei have announced the launch of their new Render Protected External Wall Insulation (EWI) RIBA assessed and accredited CPD. Mapei’s informative, free of charge Render Protected EWI CPD provides guidance to specifiers on what EWI systems is, detailing the products that typically make up the succession of layers, where the system can be utilised, how EWI can be specified, advantages gained and best practices. The CPD also examines EWI performance criteria, reviews current standards and looks at construction techniques. All CPD’s are independently accredited by RIBA. To enquire further information on the Render Protected External Wall Insulation CPD or any other, please email cpd@mapei.co.uk or phone Mapei on +44 (0)121 508 6970.

The ways in which electronically tintable glass can improve building energy performance, enable more sustainable building design and construction, and create a more comfortable environment for occupiers are outlined in a new RIBA approved CPD seminar by glass and glazing specialist GLASSOLUTIONS. “An introduction to Electrochromic Glazing: Dynamic Control of Solar Heat Gain and Glare” by the Saint-Gobain Group company demonstrates how electrochromic technology works, operates and performs and occupiers; and how it can be integrated into facades.

For further details or to book a CPD seminar contact enquiries@ glassolutions.co.uk or visit www.ribacpd.com Enquiry 9

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HOPPE Offers A Helping Hand To Make CE Marking As Easy As A, B, C Thanks To The ARRONE AR915 With CE Marking of external doorsets, including emergency escape doorsets, now compulsory, HOPPE is on hand to offer advice.

Andy Matthews, HOPPE’s National Sales & Marketing Manager for the Architectural Division comments: “Everyone in the supply chain must now heed the legal requirements placed on them with the introduction of compulsory CE Marking. From July, any door assembly, completed on site, comprising of components from more than one source cannot be CE Marked as it is not covered by a harmonised standard. This rule applies even if those component parts – such as hinges, door closers, locks and glazing etc – are themselves individually CE Marked. “When it comes to compliance for external emergency exit door use, ask for a CE marked lockset to BS EN 179, and a Declaration of Performance (DoP) from your supplier. Even more simply, just select the ARRONE AR915 escape lock with one of our compatible HOPPE or ARRONE lever handles and AR228 spindle supplied as standard for your complete CE Marked Lockset. www.hoppe.co.uk Enquiry 10

Howe Green Linear Drainage Products Attain CE Mark Howe Green can give customers further reassurance of quality after its modular linear drainage products met the requirements for CE marking. The accreditation, applied to the company’s HG100 and HG200 channel drains, confirms their high quality build and proven performance and that they have been manufactured, tested and assessed to European standards as required by the Construction Products Regulation. Available in either 304 or 316 austenitic stainless steel, they provide an easy to clean, hygienic drainage solution. Made of stainless steel, products are also 100% recyclable for more sustainable building. www.howegreen.com/en/uk Enquiry 11

GEZE UK Closer Range Conforms To New CPR Distributors, specifiers, architects and end users are now able to download essential documentation for every door closer direct from GEZE UK’s website. Under the new Construction Products Regulation (CPR), it is now mandatory for manufacturers and distributors to ensure that hardware products that are manufactured to a harmonised European Standard (hEN) have a valid CE Mark and a Declaration of Performance (DoP). The DoP declares the essential characteristics of the product and is the primary evidence of CE conformity. Designed and built to the highest German standards, GEZE UK’s entire industry leading range of door closers are already manufactured to the harmonised European Standard, are CE marked and have DoPs. The documents are available in the Downloads section at www.geze.co.uk Enquiry 12

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Timber Expo 2013 – The Essential Selection Timber Expo takes place at the Birmingham NEC this September. Now in its third year, over 5,000 visitors are expected at the UK’s leading timber trade show including architects and designers, engineers and contractors, local authorities and a wide range of those working in the built environment. It will be two days brimming with the latest products, innovations and developments across the timber sector – not just from the UK but from an increasingly exciting and diverse international market. So, where do you go and what do you look out for? With only a few weeks to go before the doors open, here are some of the essential highlights of the show not to miss at the UK’s truly national timber show…

Major Exhibitors from the UK and Overseas A huge range of 170 companies from all four corners of the timber industry will be unveiling their latest products and services plus giving advice on how best to use the construction industry’s leading mainstream low carbon building material. Overseas exhibitors and representatives include: Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Latvia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sweden and the USA. Comprehensive Timber Talks Seminar Programme A key element to the show and a central part of the Expo experience. Organised by TRADA, the eight seminar sessions are spread over two days and will give attendees a fantastic opportunity to draw on the knowledge, experience and advice of a concentrated group of high calibre speakers from all four corners of the built environment. From niche areas to leading trends, the Timber Talks will be characterised by key industry topics, major names, super projects and big issues – and they are all FREE! Talks are 25 minutes each, including 5 minutes for Q&A and will be chaired by a leading figure in the timber industry.

Toolbox Talks Where do you find direct hands on information on the latest timber processes, technologies and specialist products? New for 2013, these CPD presentations will focus on the detail of processes, technologies and solutions on display at the show. From manufacturing process to onsite engineering solutions, Toolbox Talks will complement the Timber Talks and will be held in a purpose built 30 seat presentation theatre.

From the sourcing of sustainable Southern Pine and specialist design software to building timber bridges and being EUTR-compliant, the Toolbox Talks are expected to be extremely popular, so make sure you get your seat filled early.

Timber Buyers & Specifiers Forum Sponsored by Vandecasteele, this co-located event within Timber Expo is a successful and dynamic part of the show, giving attendees the opportunity to meet for a face-to-face discussion with prospective new clients and business partners in a formal but relaxed environment. This year the Timber Buyers Forum has now transformed into the Buyers & Specifiers Forum. With a wider remit and now more attractive to an increasingly diverse range of those involved in the specification and design of timber products and systems, the Forum will still operate in the same fashion as in previous years.

Worldscape - Visitor Lounge Worldscape is a huge continuous integrated piece of landscape furniture. It was the centrepiece of the extraordinary banqueting event Global Feast, coinciding with each evening of the London 2012 Olympics - 20 evenings serving a different slice of world food each night. It seats 80 people and will be a memorable spot to sit, relax and network during Timber Expo and marvel at looking at the world in wood.

Timber Accord Pavilion Sponsored by Timbmet and building upon the Timber Accord agreement signed in 2012.

The Pavilion will be situated at the heart of Timber Expo on the main exhibition floor, this will be a unique opportunity to touch base with many of the leading timber trade bodies representing the supply chain of the forestry and timber industries, in the same place at the same time. The ProTimber 2013 summit will also take place here and discuss the role of timber in the Government’s Construction Strategy.

Wood Awards Shortlist 2013 The Wood Awards is the UK’s premier award in the timber sector and will once again recognise outstanding design, craftsmanship and installations in wood that have taken place over the last 12 months. This year’s 30-strong shortlist drawn from a record breaking 318 British projects features unique private houses, stunning small projects, outstanding restorations, impressive public buildings and extraordinary bespoke and production-made furniture, ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge. The 2013 shortlist will be on show throughout Timber Expo and you will be able to hear more about the projects in the Timber Talks programme.

Media Centre & VIP Lounge Sponsored by SCA Timber Supply UK, the Media Centre will be a central port of call to pick up press info, tweet your latest scoop, conduct interviews and soak up news from across the show. The VIP Lounge is being built by EcoCurves and will feature magnificent bespoke glulam arches.

TTJ Innovation Awards Once again Timber Expo sponsored the TTJ Innovation Award and this year’s five shortlisted candidates will be on hand at the show to present their successful products and development. You can find out more about Hess Timber, Frame Wise, X-Lam Alliance, SpanoTech and a joint bid by architect Pablo Zamorano and engineer Nacho Marti.

Timber Expo will take place at the NEC, Birmingham, 24-25 September 2013. Keep up to date with show developments and pre-register at www.timber-expo.co.uk Enquiry 13

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Videx Product Builder Is Long Term Success With Norbain

Sika Is CE Marking Compliant

When Videx Security introduced the eighth edition of the renowned Product Builder CD, it provided customers with an even more effective and highly professional means of creating door entry and access control systems. Norbain, a UK distributor of access control, CCTV, IP and intruder detection solutions has been taking advantage of the Videx Product Builder for over five years on a daily basis. By using the Videx Product Builder, the Norbain teams are not reliant on waiting on suppliers to provide quotes as Videx products can be selected quickly.

One important feature is that it allows the creation of a door entry or access control system with no prior knowledge of Videx products or systems. To see the new videx Product Builder it in operation, visit YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJu80zKtQDY Also visit www.videx-security.com/product-builder/ to register for a copy of Product Builder 8.

Sika – a global leader in products and solutions for the construction industry – is pleased to announce that all of its relevant products are now CE marked, in line with the new ruling under the Construction Products Regulations. As of 1st July 2013 it became mandatory for manufacturers to apply CE marking to any products covered by a harmonsied European Standard (hEN) or European Technical Assessment (ETA). For Sika this includes its range of admixtures, concrete repair mortars, flooring systems, and roofing membranes.

CE marking signifies that the product conforms with all EC directives, which will give customers reassurance in both the product and the manufacturer. As part of the new regulations, a Declaration of Performance (DoP) must also be made available, and these can now be found on the Sika website at www.sika.co.uk

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Portakabin Wins Zero Waste Gold Award – The Highest Accolade For Sustainable Waste Management Portakabin has received the highest accolade at the Zero Waste Awards in recognition of its achievements in sustainable waste management. Portakabin was awarded a prestigious Gold Award – only the 5th time this accolade has been presented since the awards began. The awards, organised by letsrecycle.com, recognise excellence in waste prevention and re-use, recycling and energy recovery and are open to all organisations in both the public and private sectors. Derek Carter, Chief Executive of the Portakabin Group, said, “To achieve national recognition for this work and our achievements to date gives our customers, staff and suppliers even greater confidence in the sustainability of our approach and our accommodation solutions.” www.portanews.co.uk

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Stelrad is the UK’s No.1 radiator manufacturer and Europe’s favourite radiator brand.

The Radical Energy Saving Radiator from Stelrad, improves energy efficiency and comfort, while reducing bills by up to 10.5%.

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Broaden your horizons.

A wide range of rooflight solutions to suit any lifestyle and environment.

Glazing Vision is the UK’s leading manufacturer of innovative glass rooflight solutions. From Fixed, Hinged and Sliding Rooflights to Bespoke Designs Glazing Vision aim to lighten your environment and improve your lifestyle.

Dazzling Dozen CFJ/CFA Industry Award Wins For Kährs!

Kährs has been voted ‘Hardwood Flooring Product of the Year’ for the twelfth time in this year’s 2013 CFJ/CFA Flooring Industry Awards. Sponsored jointly by Contract Flooring Journal and the Contract Flooring Association, the award was given for Kährs entire range of eco-friendly, multi-layered wood flooring. Votes by CFJ’s readers were registered in a ballot earlier this year and the Award was presented at a luncheon hosted on-board HMS Belfast.

Kährs award-winning range of wood floors provides a myriad of stylish and durable flooring options, underpinned by an ethical, high performance construction. With options available to suit all environments and budgets, designs span numerous wood species, patterns and formats, each offered with a choice of durable prefinishes.

A variety of designer treatments are also available, including on-trend brushed, bevelled and distressed finishes, as well as bespoke treatments by request.

All designs are based on Kährs original multi-layered construction - patented in Sweden in 1941 – which uses sustainable hardwood down to the joint only, with fast-growing timber below. This design, alongside Kährs Woodloc® joint, provides greater stability, promotes fast installation and eliminates gapping throughout the long lifetime of the floor.

A complementary range of accessories is offered alongside each flooring collection, along with maintenance, display and marketing materials. Tailored sales and product training workshops and CPD programmes are also available, as well as a variety of resources at Kährs central London product gallery, at The Building Centre in Store Street. www.kahrs.co.uk

To arrange a visit or for a brochure call us now on 0333 8000 881.

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Axter At The NBS National BIM Library As a leading design focussed manufacturer of roof waterproofing systems, Axter has created, in partnership with RIBA, a series of Building Information Modelling (BIM) objects enabling design teams to include high performance, robust roofing in their 3D models.

BIM is the way forward for building design and implementation, allowing all parties to share a common information pool.

Axter BIM objects include its most widely specified systems – WILOTEKT-PLUS® structural waterproofing, ALPAFLORE green roofs, EXCEL warm roof constructions and ECOFLEX single ply.

These can be freely downloaded in all major formats from the RIBA NBS National BIM Library. www.axter.co.uk Enquiry 20

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems Accredited Secured By Design Licence Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems are delighted to have become a Secure By Design Licence holder for their Comar 5P.i, Comar 9P.i and Comar 7 range of windows and doors. ‘Secured by Design’ focuses on design and security and aims to bring together the principles of designing out crime, effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications and products. ‘Secured by Design’ is endorsed by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), and has the backing of the Home Office Crime Reduction Unit. Comar offers the latest crime prevention features such as anti-snap and antibump locking systems. On points of attack stainless steel plates and protectors ensure that with prolonged abuse/attack entry is not attained. www.comar-alu.co.uk

LG Hausys Flooring Range From David Clouting – Covering All Applications The LG brand is one of the most powerful and fastest growing brands in the world. In the UK, David Clouting Ltd is LG Hausys largest distributor of surface materials including an innovative range of vinyl floor coverings for a wide range of applications. LG Hausys have heavily invested in technology to create a superb range of vinyl floor coverings designed to work in an array of demanding environments from schools and offices to hospitals and retail outlets. The LG Hausys vinyl flooring range is available in a wide range of colours and designs in sheet or tile formats. www.davidclouting.co.uk Enquiry 22

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The Steel Deal From Lindab -Rainline For The Price Of Plastic Rainline gutters and downpipes from Lindab cost around the same price as a mid-range plastic system so why specify plastic when you can have steel? Rainline, unlike plastic systems, offers minimal thermal movement and UV stability. It will not crack, fade, blister or peel, is highly resistant to corrosion, virtually maintenance free and vandal proof. Rainline also has a long lifespan – even its coating is guaranteed for 15 years. There is also a natural copper option. Quick and easy to install with no special tools required, Rainline is precision engineered by Lindab to simply click together for a perfect watertight fit. Rainline at the end of its natural life can itself be totally recycled further underpinning its environmental and whole life costing credentials. www.lindab.co.uk Enquiry 24

Absolutely Fabulous Absolute Blanc from COMPAC is probably the most vibrant, pure white technological quartz worksurface on the market today. It offers superb consistency of colour, is extremely hard wearing, highly resistant to heat, scratches, staining and is very easy to clean and maintain. Absolute Blanc has a timeless elegance that provides the opportunity to create a truly stunning environment for a wide range of applications- from bars and restaurants to hotel receptions and domestic kitchens. Its purity of colour allows it to blend perfectly with contemporary or traditional designs and layouts. Absolute Blanc can be fabricated for walls, tables, bar tops or kitchen worksurfaces. www.compac.es Enquiry 23

Mass Market To Benefit From Multi-Purpose STYROFOAM Insulation A new multi-purpose insulation board from Dow Building Solutions is set to bring the advantages of STYROFOAM – excellent strength, moisture resistance and long term durability – to a wider audience. The blue boards have traditionally been used to insulate floors, walls and roofs of major construction projects. Now, new STYROFOAM 150-A has been added to the range, with lower density and compressive strength than traditional STYROFOAM boards, the insulation is designed for small construction projects. The multi-purpose boards are designed to help builders achieve U-values required by building regulations, and can be used in a variety of applications. They offer thermal conductivity as low as 0.033 W/mk. The boards can be cut on site with a hand saw and are light enough for one person to install. www.styrofoam.co.uk Enquiry 25

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LINK&LOCK Feature Speeds Drainage Channel Installation Hauraton have developed an innovative linking system for their RECYFIX® HICAP® high capacity surface water drainage channels. The new LINK&LOCK feature facilitates the alignment of each one metre channel unit with the next, providing a positive mechanical fix that makes the installation procedure of the whole channel run much easier. With their ductile iron slotted tops, in a choice of four configurations, the HICAP® system has proved very effective at draining large areas of asphalt and concrete. Each injection moulded channel, made from recycled polyethylene-polypropylene (PE-PP), comes completely assembled with its ductile iron slotted top. The system is suitable for loadings up to Class F900. www.hauraton.co.uk Enquiry 27

Vicaima Reaches Greater Heights In Hotels Interiors Vicaima’s outstanding Portaro complete door system provides the perfect partnership between door, frame and architrave, providing fully finished door, frame, architrave and ironmongery together in one single system. This high performance system can now be supplied to a height of 2350mm to give full floor to ceiling height.

The resulting look is dramatic and beautiful, and can be further enhanced by seamlessly integrating the door into full wall-width panels, to give a stunning contemporary ‘panoramic’ look. These doors can be supplied as FD30 certified, and FD60 certified.

Designers now have a total colour spectrum at their command as the Portaro door system can be Pantone matched to specification reference. www.vicaima.com Enquiry 26

Turning Heads With The ECturn Inside GEZE UK is launching a highly versatile, concealed automatic swing door drive. Discreetly mounted inside the door frame the ECturn Inside automatically opens and closes doors ‘invisibly’. For contractors working in a healthcare environment including hospitals, care homes and laboratories that demand products that offer safety in use, are suitable for users with restricted mobility, and where touchless operation is required to reduce the risk of infection spreading, the ECturn Inside is perfect. The ECturn Inside can work with a number of control options which allow the system to be tailored to specific user requirements. The drive can be used for automatic and manual opening in addition to automatic closing in accordance with DIN 18650. The ECturn Inside offers a low energy setting as well as automatic. www.geze.co.uk Enquiry 28

Kubex Showering You With Solutions –The Eclipse 800 Kubex UK Ltd., a UK based manufacturer, has been producing shower pods for over 20 years. A family runs business, it is now operating under Managing Director, Anthony Cook, who took over the ownership of the company from his father in 2011. The latest addition to the range is the Eclipse 800, which reflects the polished expertise built up over those years. The Eclipse range arrives as an easily assembled and installed sectional pod, which once in situ offers a reassuringly low maintenance shower area that requires no tiling or grouting.

A high gloss finish and smooth curved lines allow for easy cleaning and the fact any mixer can be added allows the user to tailor their Kubex shower pod to their specific design wishes. With a footprint of 800mm square and standing at 2000mm tall when assembled, the Eclipse Range delivers a leak proof shower area which eliminates the issues faced with traditional construction methods.

The GRP construction affords a lightweight yet strong and durable shell that due to the sectional nature of the Eclipse range enables access and installation into the tightest of spaces.

This new Kubex shower unit is suited to a variety of installations including new build properties, en-suites or indeed any retro fit application. A choice of pivot or bi-fold door, a waste, trap and raising kit all accompany the Eclipse 800 to allow immediate installation and complete satisfaction. kubex.co.uk Enquiry 29

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Halo's FlushSash Offers Classic Style With Modern Performance The latest innovative window system to come from Halo - a highly-specified brand of The VEKA UK Group - has been hailed as an innovation in heritage fenestration applications. FlushSash has been designed to sit flush within its frame and mirrors the elegant window styles of the 19th Century. Yet, however traditional this window may look, it offers deceptively modern performance. Perfect for heritage applications, the FlushSash will provide a cost-effective solution to a range of problems associated with historic homes.

Energy-efficient, five-chamber PVC-U frames with double or triple glazing will ensure period properties are more weatherproof and draughtproof. email salesenquiry@veka.com with 'FlushSash' as the email title. www.halo-uk.com Enquiry 30

Triangular Weep Modernises Traditional Practice Getting water out of any masonry wall at one time utilised reed straw, chosen because it provided a discreet conduit through which water could evacuate. Unfortunately, over time it broke down and decayed, and clogging affected its functionality. An updated version of the traditional ‘bleed’ straw is offered for use in cavity masonry. Called the Pyramid Weep, it provides an aesthetically neutral way of removing water that permeates the structure.

Its flat base maximises the width of possible flow and permits it to bed as low and as flat as possible to service water evacuation from dpc’s, trays and lintels. Manufactured from PVCU, the Pyramid Weep will not rot. www.cavitytrays.co.uk Enquiry 31

Paperchase Chooses Kährs For UK Store Specification Kährs Oak Siena has been specified for installation throughout all new Paperchase stores and shop refurbishments. Chosen for its high performance features, eco-credentials and aesthetics, the FSC-certified three-strip wood floor will be laid throughout retail and behind counter areas of all premises.

Latest installations include Paperchase’s third flagship store in Glasgow; its second biggest store to date.

Paperchase is the UK’s undisputed leader in design-led stationery, cards and gift-wrap. Established in the 1960’s, Paperchase has over 130 outlets nationwide and internationally, including numerous concessions in leading department stores.

Paperchase has a strong signature design reflected throughout its stock and shop interiors. In contrast to the stationery’s vivid tones and textures, Kährs Oak Siena has been chosen to provide a warm, natural backdrop throughout the interiors, whilst providing ‘high traffic’ durability and easy maintenance.

Part of Kährs European Naturals Collection, Oak Siena is an even grained wood floor, offered with a durable satin lacquer, matt lacquer or brushed matt lacquer pre-finish. Crafted in Sweden, from sustainable oak, the floor features Kährs eco-friendly multilayered construction, using hardwood down to the joint and fast-growing timber below. This design, combined with Kährs glueless Woodloc® joint, provides greater stability, eliminates gapping and promotes fast installation. www.kahrs.co.uk Enquiry 33

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Mitsubishi Electric Looks To The Clouds To Offer Advanced Control Mitsubishi Electric has launched an innovative Wi-Fi interface which will deliver ‘cloud-based’ control systems to both installers and end-users of air conditioning, with the real possibility of being able to monitor and control air conditioning units remotely via the Internet. The development of a Wi-Fi interface for its air conditioning and heat pump products has been coupled with a new dedicated service called MELCloud, to offer advanced energy-saving features and controls with easy apps for either computer, tablet or mobile device, which will allow for basic control and monitoring. MELCloud will run on any PC or Tablet and supports the latest ranges of Smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, Blackberry and many more, giving easy remote access and control.

The application will automatically detect screen size and resize accordingly, supporting the latest ranges of Tablets via dedicated apps available from the various App stores. www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk Enquiry 32

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Endless Designs To Create Space With Forbo Create Space is a refreshing new integrated carpet tile collection from Forbo Flooring Systems, designed to inspire creativity and striking flooring schemes. Featuring plain and richly textured linear designs, Create Space enables designers and end users to mix and match individual ranges as desired, using colour to connect across the installation or deliver eye catching contrasts.

Viewed individually, Create Space 1, Create Space 2 and Create Space 3 are distinctive carpet tile ranges in their own right. Create Space 1 is a semi-plain low level loop pile carpet tile, available in 18 colours, including popular architectural greys and vibrant trend shades. These tiles work well when interspersed with the linear designs in the range, either in complementary tones or as a bright colour burst.

Create Space 2 is a distinctive linear loop pile carpet with a graduated stripe design, while Create Space 3 offers a striking linear design in a luxurious velvet cut and loop tile. Both are available in 15 attractive colourways.

Different aesthetic effects can be achieved depending on whether tiles are installed in a broadloom, tessellated, non-directional or half drop configuration – offering even greater design possibilities.

Create Space has been created in accordance with Forbo’s green design principles. The yarn used is made from Aquafil Econyl polyamide – which consists of 100% recycled materials, taken from both industrial and post consumer waste streams – and the tiles are produced in the UK using ‘green’ electricity from renewable sources.

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Introducing Trackit, A New Suspension System From The Shopkit Group TracKit, is an extremely versatile track suspension system providing mobility and flexibility to the presentation of banners and graphics, sliding panels/ room dividers, shelving and clothing displays.

Trackit can facilitate different types of elements to be hung at different heights along straight or curved sections of track and repositioned easily and is proving to be a popular display solution for Receptions, Galleries, Retail interiors, Window displays, Home, Hotels and the rest of the Leisure industry.

TracKit can be wall or ceiling fixed and is available with a choice of single, twin or triple tracks, enabling the design of multi-track installations, giving displays the potential for depth and innovation.

This system offers static and mobile suspension options, via a roller wheel, which allows for easy re-positioning of complex displays and shelving as well as large panels and room dividers etc, by simply sliding the roller wheels

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along the track. The suspension track is available in both aluminium and stainless steel and there are six different support methods that can be hung from the track, each with a vast array of accessories and Shopkit can help determine which is most suitable for each application.

Made to Measure and Installation options available The dimensions and material finishes of the different suspension systems and accessories can be varied to suit clients’ requirements and Shopkit can deliver and install all elements within this range - quotations will be supplied on request. www.shopkit.com Enquiry 35

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Decoflame® E-Ribbon Fire Since 2007, Decoflame has become the synonym for Danish Design and Craftsmanship on the market for bioethanol fireplaces. Comprising a large variety of both standard and made to measure bioethanol fireplace models, the decoflame® range of fires are amongst the safest and most stylish currently available.

In February 2012, the Denmark-based manufacturer introduced a second generation of electronically controlled ethanol-fuelled burner – the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire (patent pending). Featuring cutting-edge technology, this remotely controlled burner can be installed as a stand-alone drop-down unit or as part of the decoflame® made to measure built-in bioethanol fireplace models Montreal and Orlando.

The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines ease of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney. www.decoflame.com Enquiry 36

Aquatiere Has The Soft Touch Designed for commercial use the No Scale Commercial Saltless Water Softener is Chemical free, Salt Free, Maintainance free, Power free units offer Guaranteed Scale prevention and removal. The TAC Water Softener is capable of 99.99% internal Scale prevention and removal. It does not require regeneration or backwashing. 50% more effective than basic vessels. These units are ideal for coffee machines or commercial dishwashers. It is supplied with a 3 year peformance guarantee.

Units using Polyphosphate remove only 81% of Scale, release chemicals into the water and require regular replacement.

The unique media creates a ceramic template which allows the calcium ions to form into non-scaling crystals (guaranteed). Comes complete with post filter.

Aquatiere’s popular water conditioning system contains ceramet and ceramet sp for whole house saltless water softening and state of the art water filtration. Great for people with skin conditions and those who are chlorine intolerant.

Designed to protect the internal pipework and equipment in a domestic plumbing system, the No Scale Plus unit will reduce spotting on glass and chrome surfaces but will not eliminate it entirely.

This unit is often bought by customers who can not fit a traditional salt based softener due to difficulties in fitting a drain, seperate drinking water tap or power to the unit. Some customers buy this unit because they can no longer store or carry salt or for environmental reasons (no water wastage or pollution). It comes complete with granulated activated carbon pre filter and post filter, fittings and full instructions. www.aquatiere.co.uk Enquiry 37

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Design options include: A large range of door sizes – from 800mm to 1400mm and up to 2400mm high, meeting both Building Regulations and project-specific requirements such as easier access for mobility scooters, double buggies and wheel chairs.

• Car entrances can be increased in 50mm increments – a unique feature in the market. This enables the lift to be installed in an existing confined shaft or a constrained building footprint, for example between two staircases, whilst ensuring the largest possible opening for ease of use.

• The wide variation in car sizes allows a larger car to be fitted into various lift shaft dimensions. Widths can be adapted in steps of 50mm up to 2.5m and heights are variable up to 3000mm in 100mm increments.

• Italian designers have developed four distinctive interior lines for the Schindler 5500 ranging from functional to sophisticated aesthetics and finishes such as stainless steel walls, warm or cool colours, back painted glass, wood laminates, gold or silver metallic glass, advanced ceiling and lighting concepts, patterns and colour gradients.

• A bare car can be supplied, providing a blank canvas for interior design so the lift can be adapted to reflect a building’s specific architectural concept.

Up to 50 per cent of the rated passenger load can be used for interior features.

• There is the option of both bidirectional and unidirectional doors for efficient passenger management in high traffic areas. Doors can also be two or four piece centre opening, two piece left or right side opening and glass.

• A choice of accessories is available, such as operating panels, mirrors to add a sense of space, handrails for a secure feel, illuminated skirtings and handrails, warm spot and ambient lighting.

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Schindler Launches Revolutionary New Lift System – Offering The Widest Range Of Options From Any Lift Manufacturer In Europe Schindler has launched a new lift system which offers the widest range of options available from any lift manufacturer in Europe. The Schindler 5500 has up to three million variations and its intelligent design sets new standards in flexibility, space efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

The Swiss-engineered system features a number of innovations that combine all the benefits of a bespoke lift with the cost efficiency of a standardised product for applications such as commercial offices, high specification residential schemes, hotels, hospitals, shopping centres, transport hubs and sports stadia.

Suitable for buildings up to 50 storeys or 150m high and in groups of up to eight cars, it offers an advanced module system that can be configured for almost any building type without sacrificing valuable space. Custom configuration is simple, allowing a bespoke lift system to be created and ready for installation in the same time frame as standard products.

The Schindler 5500 has been engineered to be highly sustainable and to minimise a building’s carbon footprint. Its clean drive technology and regenerative drive system reduces energy consumption by 30 per cent and it is the first lift system to achieve a VDI ‘A’ rating for energy efficiency on multiple sites. It can also generate energy which can be fed back into a building network or electricity grid.

The system offers a fast, smooth and quiet ride, with speeds from 1 to 3m per second and its noise reduction features make it ideal for residential schemes. Loads can be handled from 630kg to 2500kg for the widest possible range of applications and Schindler’s new PORT technology for highly efficient traffic management allows one single system to co-ordinate as many as 99 lifts and with less waiting and quicker arrival times.

Flexible shaft placement is also an important feature of the Schindler 5500. The new Suspension Traction Media drive is 50 per cent lighter and more compact for optimum space utilisation and with no compromise on performance or reliability.

For additional flexibility, the drive can be located on a roof top in a mini machine room and there is a machine room-less option if space is constrained, making it even easier to fit the lift shaft into a building design – whether new build or refurbishment. The design of the counterweight gear also allows new spaces to be used below the shaft itself to maximise net rental area and space planning. www.schindler.com Enquiry 38

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Hot Water You Will Want To Get Into!

Eliminator System Filter Has Fans In The North East

In recent years Grant UK has significantly increased its’ investment in the development of solar thermal technology and now offers arguably one of the most energy efficient systems on the market today with flat plate collectors achieving efficiencies of 82.6%. As far as regulatory conformance is concerned, Grant Solar Thermal products have attained the CEN Solar Keymark. This scheme is the equivalent to and qualifies them under MCS. Solar Collectors transfer heat to the cylinder where hot water is produced. These can be installed using either an ‘on-roof’, ‘in-roof’ or ‘flatroof’ mounting system. Maintenance is kept to a minimum using self-cleaning glass. Grant solar controllers automate the operation of the solar thermal system making ownership easy to run and stress free. www.grantuk.com

Chris Jones is the regional manager for Rothwell Plumbing Services based in its North East office just outside Newcastle: “Many of us were brought up through the heating and plumbing sector relying on Sentinel products – the X-range of liquid products in particular – X100 inhibitor and X400 and X800 cleaners - and as with most things in life, if it doesn’t let you down you develop a loyalty to it.

We had been installing a competitor brand of system filter for a couple of years, since the use of filters really took off in a big way, but quite frankly had too many problems with it to feel comfortable. When the new “Eliminator” was launched by Sentinel, just knowing it was a Sentinel product gave us enough confidence to give it a sensible trial run, and very quickly we were getting feedback from the guys in our team that this was doing the business for us. Our rate of call backs was drastically reduced and so were reports of leaking filters. www.sentinel-solutions.net

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Rainwater Harvesting – Simply Common Sense..

Polypipe Building Products has recently launched a new range of solutions into the rainwater harvesting marketplace, targeted specifically at the domestic and residential market, in response to the growing acceptance that the time has come to stop using high quality drinking water to flush down the toilet. Polypipe offers Rainstream – a range of rainwater harvesting options designed for everyone. Rainstream is a very simple straightforward rainwater harvesting ‘package’.

You can even see it on YouTube at www.youtube.com – just type in Polypipe Rainstream in the search bar! The Polypipe Rainstream system is available as a gravity fed or a pressurised system. www.polypipe.com/building-products

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Classic New Towel Rails Join Stelrad Range Stelrad Radiators has unveiled two stunning additions to its collection of towel rails – range extensions to existing radiator designs. Available now are the Caliente and Concord towel rails, both high quality exquisite radiators in their own right but now part of the ranges that bear their name.

Caliente has quickly become a favourite designer radiator model and adding a towel rail model to the range made huge sense.

The Concord towel rail offers a sleek, flat tube design, that complements the four design options in the Concord range. Whilst the products come as standard in white, both new products are available in a range of 35 colours making matching and contrasting to colour schemes an exciting additional option. www.stelrad.com Enquiry 43

VMZINC Corrosion-Free Overlapping Panels VMZINC 200 Overlapping Panels provide the ideal alternative to shiplap timber cladding. Pre-weathered shades offer excellent colour retention while zinc’s self-protecting patina prevents corrosion at cut edges. VMZINC 200 Overlapping Panels have no visible fixings and are available in pre-weathered ANTHRA-ZINC® (black) and QUARTZZINC® (mid-grey). Coloured PIGMENTO panels are also available for projects of 500m2 or more. Panels have CWCT certification and a BRE Green Guide ‘A’ rating based on an 80 year lifespan. The vertical framework provides a continuous ventilated air space across the façade while air inlets are also provided at its top and bottom. www.vmzinc.co.uk/build-zinc-systems/facade-systems.html Enquiry 42

Ancon’s New App Makes Choosing Wall Ties Simple Ancon has launched a new Cavity Wall Tie Product Selector App. The new App, which is available for both iPhone and Android handsets, makes choosing the most appropriate wall tie for any cavity wall construction quick and easy.

App users simply answer a series of simple multiple-choice questions on cavity width, inner leaf construction and building type and height to arrive at their required solution. With each stage of the process, the choice of wall ties is automatically reduced and users have the option of either reviewing the available solutions or further refining their search. Users are then presented with the ideal tie, or choice of ties, for their application. The new App is free to download from the App Store for all iPhone and iPad users, or from the Google Play Store for Android handsets and tablets.

Desktop users can access a web-based version of the product selector at www.ancon.co.uk Enquiry 44

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Multipor Boards Insulate European Council Walls Xella Multipor mineral insulation boards with a lambda value of 0.045 W/mK have been used to insulate internal walls of the £280 million European Council headquarters in Brussels. Multipor boards are used without a vapour barrier on internal and external wall surfaces, roofs, underground garages and basement ceilings. The light cellular material is noncombustible, eradicates risk of thermal bridging and combines exceptional vapour permeability with high mechanical strength.

Their capillary structure enables vapour within the atmosphere to be absorbed and released naturally without adversely affecting acoustic performance. Boards are bonded using a specially developed light mortar so wall irregularities are easily overcome. Multipor has ‘Nature Plus’ certification as boards are completely recyclable and their manufacturing process has low environmental impact. www.xella.co.uk Enquiry 46

Zinc Provides Lasting Colour On Members’ Pavilion Ettwein Bridges’ design for the £8.2 million upgrading of Lords’ Grade II* listed Members' Pavilion, said to be one of the most celebrated, historic and beautiful buildings in world sport, was completed in April 2005. Following extensive consultations with the MCC, conservation organisations and local authorities, Richardson Roofing undertook construction of a new roof terrace using VMZINC interlocking panel facades and a standing seam roof in Quartz-Zinc®. The 8 years since completion have shown how effectively the zinc has retained its pre-weathered appearance, proving its suitability for such sensitive refurbishment work. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry 45

Tolent Win Another LABC Award For Luxury Hotel In Whitby For the second consecutive year Tolent Construction have received a Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Excellence Award, having won Best Large Commercial Project in North and East Yorkshire 2013 for The Keep luxury hotel in Whitby. Last year Tolent also won the Best Large Commercial Project in North and East Yorkshire for their design and build refurbishment of the former Terry's factory in York. Finalists are judged on the "Excellence" shown from a construction and technical building control point of view. The awards showcase buildings and design teams that have had to deal with technical issues, difficult sites, innovative and creative solutions. www.tolent.co.uk Enquiry 47

Roofshield On Top Form At Duncairn The A. Proctor Group recently supplied their high specification pitched roof underlay, Roofshield, to D. Harkin & Co Roofing Contractors to renovate Duncairn Presbyterian Church into a Centre for Arts, Culture and Heritage. Roofshield has unique vapour and air permeability characteristics, which allows even the most complex of pitched roofs to breathe - without the need for traditional air gaps or secondary venting products. Roofshield is as easy to install as traditional roofing felt. The benefits provided by the high performance Roofshield membrane were obvious to the specifiers, Doherty Architects of Belfast. The very low vapour resistance of 0.09MNs/g combined with high air permeability reduces the potential for interstitial condensation as far as is possible, and without the requirement to use a vapour control layer, thus giving a robust and dependable solution that can be specified with confidence. www.proctorgroup.com Enquiry 48

Aperam Stainless Steel In £5M Church Transformation

Neaco’s Techdek aluminium open grille system has been specified to add metallic style to a rooftop terrace which is one of the key features at Roswell Court, McCarthy & Stone’s luxury development of 52 one and two bedroom Assisted Living apartments.

Situated in an enviable position overlooking sandy beaches, the terrace decking provides a place of relaxation for residents with stunning views across the picturesque coastal setting. Set in landscaped gardens, Roswell Court was recently completed to provide highly specified retirement apartments on a brownfield site once occupied by a derelict college. www.neaco.co.uk

The £5m restoration of Grade II listed St Barnabas Church Erdington after an arson attack in 2007 included a sweeping stainless steel roof. This has enabled the modern extension to be ‘fused’ with the extensively restored Victorian structure to incorporate a glass fronted cafeteria.

Architects Brownhill Hayward Brown specified a standing seam system using Aperam Uginox and Ugitop stainless steel using across the entire span. UGINOX takes on the matt grey appearance and traditional aesthetic of aged lead sheet through natural patination.

UGITOP was installed to the overhanging soffit areas where natural ageing through weather was restricted, the material also being easy to clean. The stainless steel roof’s has been described as ‘providing a modern twist in the creation of a place of worship fit for the 21st century’. www.aperam.com

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Yorkon Increases School Capacity With Off-Site Construction A new two-storey teaching block for an expanding Leicestershire school completed by off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, a member of the Portakabin Group, has been described as an ‘iconic building’.

One of the highest-performing state schools in Leicestershire, Martin High School in Anstey, is expanding from a middle school for 11-14 year olds to a secondary school, catering for 11-16 year olds. A new building was then needed to accommodate 50 per cent more pupils over the next two years.

The new facility provides eight classrooms and 12 toilets. The Yorkon pre-installed high performance concrete floor has been used to deliver superior acoustics and a

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robust finish for a demanding secondary school environment. Full height curtain walling to the entrance has created an impressive exterior and a combination of spandrel panels between floors, brickwork and cedar cladding give the scheme a distinctive and contemporary appearance.

Off-site construction allowed the building to be delivered with much less disruption than a site-based solution and the modules were installed over a weekend.

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traditional construction rather than a facility built off site and we would be very happy to work with Yorkon again in the future.”

“This was a new venture for the school and we have been very pleased with both the finished result and the construction process. The building is designed to make the most of the fantastic views from the windows of the nearby beauty spot, Bradgate Park. The design of the cladding blends in well with the countryside and we have created a truly iconic building for the school.”

Yorkon has an extensive track record in the primary and secondary education sectors, having completed a wide variety of bespoke modular projects including self-contained teaching buildings, classroom extensions and complete schools, delivering all the speed, quality, sustainability and efficiency benefits of off-site construction.

Following completion of this project on time and on budget, Yorkon has since been awarded its fourth academy project in the Midlands – a twostorey sixth form centre at Woodbrook Vale High School in Loughborough. www.yorkon.info Enquiry 51

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Schöck Isokorb Proves Ideal For Velux Headquarters Building The industrial landscape leading out through the north eastern outskirts of Vienna is, perhaps surprisingly, a seemingly endless accumulation of dull unimaginative commercial buildings. Endless that is until you reach Wolkersdorf, some twelve miles away, where attention is drawn immediately to the Austrian Headquarters of Velux, the major Danish window and skylight company. Velux has been on this site for some 30 years and inevitably the original building had seen a number of modifications over that period. So the decision was taken to develop a completely new administrative facility, much more in keeping with the contemporary style of the company.

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Designed by architect Werner Zita, it is a building in stark contrast to what has gone before and draws on the local ambition to introduce more modern architectural styles to this otherwise traditional wine district area of Lower Austria. The unusual sloping roofs stand out immediately, and as Zita explains: “The linear layout of the building does not conform to any conventional right angles and is an attempt to reflect the undulating local landscape”.

Built on two levels, with 1750m2 of usable area, the new headquarters incorporates offices, showrooms and training rooms, with a car park underneath the structure. Critical to the design of the building is the Velux core concept of bringing fresh air and daylight into living and working spaces; so natural light floods into the building at every opportunity, helping to create a hospitable and friendly environment.

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Preventing thermal bridging was a challenge The façade and roof are made from a titanium zinc outer shell and the varying textures are achieved through the use of longitudinal sectioning. An angled standing seam technique is used in the steep roof areas, with a horizontal open slat facade in the entrance areas and on vertical surfaces.

Balconies are widely incorporated around the perimeter of the new Velux building and the prevention of thermal bridging was an early design consideration. It is critical because the resultant heat and energy loss are only two of the consequences if thermal bridging should occur.

Condensation and mould growth can develop as well, which may lead to potential health and respiratory problems for the occupants. So with balconies around the building connected to the edge of the internal reinforced concrete slab, preventing the possibility of thermal bridging at these connectivity points is crucial.

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As a result, the designers of the Velux building incorporated one of the most effective countermeasures on the market, the Isokorb structural thermal break unit from Schöck. It is a range that allows connections to be made between concrete-to-concrete, concreteto-steel and steel-to-steel.

The many different unit types available, combined with their ability to enable the transmission of shear, bending moment, tension and compression forces, also means that the options available effectively run into thousands when the different combinations are taken into account.

Concrete-to-steel balcony connectivity For this particular application the Isokorb type KS from Schöck was the ideal solution. It is a concrete-to-steel connectivity module that sits between the outer and inner structural connection points and blocks the outflow of heat through the use of high quality polystyrene insulation foam. This polystyrene core sits inside a compression module that has stainless steel bars passing through it – and these in turn take the tension and shear forces between the building frame and the balconies. The Isokorb thereby enables a thermally insulated, load bearing connection to be made between reinforced concrete and steel construction components, and at the same time provides a clean and unobtrusive connection detail.

A 20 page ‘Specifiers Handbook‘ is available which provides an overview and introduction to the Schöck Isokorb, and there is a comprehensive 236 page ‘Technical Guide’ which displays in detail the complete range of thermal break applications for all construction types.

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Hauraton Surface Drainage At The New Shetland Gas Plant Located on the edge of the British continental shelf some 125km north-west of the Shetland Islands, lie the Laggan and Tormore gas and liquid hydrocarbon (Petroleum) fields, surely a uniquely challenging environment, but one with great potential for the UK energy industry. To process the gas and liquid hydrocarbon reserves a new on-shore plant is being built on a 540,000m² site located to the east of the established Sullom Voe oil terminal on Shetland. The new plant will occupy an area of about 250,000m².

Started in early 2010, the Shetland Gas Plant will be connected to the Laggan-Tormore offshore subsea production system which is being jointly developed by Total E&P UK and Dong E&P (UK). Once operational, the Gas Plant will be capable of processing up to 500 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and will employ around 70 people. Planned to be on stream by mid 2014, the new facility will be operated by Total.

An initial contract was awarded to Irish company, Roadbridge in March 2010 to carry out the site preparation works and the construction of a 2.4 mile access road. The engineering, procurement, supply, construction and commissioning contract for the plant itself was awarded to Petrofac Offshore Engineering & Operations unit in October 2010. Morrison Construction was then awarded a contract by Petrofac in June 2011 to carry out site infrastructure works including underground and surface water drainage facilities, roadways and buildings.

With the shoreline and waters around Sullom Voe home to large populations of seals, dolphins and other sensitive wildlife habitats - there are a number of offshore Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) in the area, Morrison Construction and other contractors were asked to ensure any ecological impact was minimised during and after the construction phases.

The Shetland Gas Plant site is situated on a steep slope and required extensive earthworks. This together with the plant's location and harsh weather conditions characterised by 1000 to 1700mm annual average rainfall and frequent storm events, meant the surface water drainage system employed would have to be robust and very efficient at controlling surface water runoff.

All collected surface water had to be channelled into a separator, tested for contamination before being released into the sea.

Calculating the hydraulic performance needed, Morrison Construction were looking for a channel system available in at least three sizes to drain the site’s roads and service areas. After dialogue with Hauraton UK Technical Support staff, the company’s FASERFIX® SUPER 300, 400 and 500 channels were specified with Class D400 ductile iron slotted gratings.

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The grating specification chosen featured parallel rows of 20mm wide slots, each half metre grating being secured to the channel with the company’s patented SIDE-LOCK system and eight high tensile bolts. The order for the 1425 metres of channel required was placed with Builders Merchants Grafton Group contracts office in Glasgow, who decided to process the orders through their Buildbase Shetland Depot in Lerwick.

Tim Connolly Sales and Marketing Director at Hauraton outlines the features and benefits of FASERFIX® SUPER channels that made them ideal for the Shetland Gas Plant project; “Hauraton have for the last 50 years been at the forefront of manufacturing robust Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) surface water drainage systems that are today distributed and installed around the world in some of the harshest environments. The FRC perfected by the company in the mid 70’s allows our FASERFIX® channels and trash boxes to have much thinner walls yet are very much stronger when compared with similar non-reinforced concrete products.”

“A standard feature of FASERFIX® SUPER channels are galvanised steel pressings securely moulded on to the top edges of the channel during production, this detail allied with the Class D400 ductile iron gratings provides exceptional wear resistance and increased load bearing capability. Unlike some other well known makes, FASERFIX® components are so strong, even prior to installation they are able to endure the rigours of site work so reducing waste and down time”. For Case Study go to www.hauraton.co.uk Enquiry 53

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DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb™ Enhances Safety And Sustainability At A New Hotel In Norway The impressive Lerkendal Hotel project, part of the ‘Lerkendal Stadion’ complex in Trondheim, Norway, aims for the highest standards of safety, efficiency and sustainability. With a volume of 35,000 square metres and a height of 75 metres, the 20 storey structure encompasses 400 bedrooms, plus state-of-the-art leisure and conference facilities.

Designed by Voll architects, the new building has been planned to conserve power both passively, through structural elements such as optimum airtightness – and actively: through solar heated water; returned energy from elevators and cooling units; and by encouraging and rewarding guests to save energy. The aim for total energy use in the hotel is a maximum of 50kw per square metre per year.

This forward-thinking project called for specialist and innovative solutions to protect the building, both during the construction phase and once in use.

Apart from minimising carbon footprint while maximising interior comfort, another key factor is, naturally, occupier safety – and the structure benefits from both in the form of DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap.

This pioneering new building product features a patented technology designed to improve fire safety and reduce costly fire damage, while providing an environmentally-friendly breakthrough solution that delivers a hi-tech breather membrane at a competitive cost.

Supplied with technical support, both off and on site,

by Isola (distributor of DuPont™ Tyvek® products for Scandinavia) and approved by Norwegian safety consultants COWI AS, 12,000 square meters of DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap have been installed into the building envelope to meet stringent requirements for airtightness, thermal performance and moisture control. The adoption of this DuPont product would also limit flame propagation within the façade structure, restricting damage and potentially saving lives in the event of a fire.

Adding superior flame retardant performance to the renowned properties of DuPont™ Tyvek®. The new technology potentially limits or stops the spread of fire through the external envelope using innovative technology to reduce the flammability of polymer based substrates. This solution dispenses with halogens, using instead a phosphorous containing agent to promote the formation of a ‘char’ layer at the surface when it is in contact with an ignition source.

This thin layer of carbonized polymer is highly flame retardant and forms a barrier, slowing the release of flammable materials into the fire. Starved of fuel, the flame spreads over the membrane more slowly or not at all – and if the membrane does ultimately burn, it produces less smoke – another vital advantage for human safety. Rigorously tested, DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap has a fire rating of class B-s1,d0 according to EN13501-1.

Light-weight, robust and easy to work with, DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap was installed to the external envelope of the structure in the form of ‘ready-wrapped’ and carefully sealed panels, built off-site as separate elements in a facility owned by Skanska, about 100 km north of Trondheim. www.FlameRetardant.tyvek.com Enquiry 54

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Kalwall® Travels For 20 Years The UK’s very first project to incorporate Kalwall® UV resistant weathering surface is the Jubilee Line train maintenance 'supershed' at Stratford Market Depot in East London. This exemplar project is still significant because it demonstrates Kalwall’s low maintenance and cost effective performance which has not required major attention for nearly two decades. Kalwall is the most highly insulating light transmitting cladding and skylighting system available. Energy running costs are reduced because of the system’s superior insulation which provides a much enhanced U value. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall Enquiry 56

KNX Members Team Up For Successful Home & Equine Centre Project A challenging home automation project at a home with an equine centre in the Scottish Borders has seen two members of the KNX UK Association working closely together. Beasons of Dolphinton, Peebleshire was established to offer a complete one-stop shop for technology in the home and commercial buildings. The company achieved KNX Partner status. For its first KNX project, Beasons was approached to install a KNX home automation system that would help to maximise energy savings and provide lifestyle benefits in a barn conversion. Beasons called upon the expertise of fellow KNX UK member KNX Consultants, who had previously provided them with the KNX Partner training. KNX Consultants provided documentation that covered everything needed on site to carry out the installation. www.knxuk.org Enquiry 55

Leisure Time For Colourful Abet Laminates Abet Laminati’s compact grade laminates are colouring the new Westminster Lodge leisure centre in St Albans. For this facility, S&P Architects specified a combination of compact grade laminates from the Plain colours and Legni woodgrain ranges. Together these have created bright, colourful and dramatic cubicles, lockers, vanity units and benches, all fabricated by specialist manufacturer Prospec. Abet Laminati’s High Pressure Laminates are a popular choice for this type of heavy duty application and their finish provides a tactile, hardwearing and attractive surface coupled with excellent resistance to impact, scratches and abrasion. The compact grade’s solid core construction in 6mm, 10mm or 12mm thickness makes it a perfect choice for areas prone to high moisture and humidity. www.abetuk.com Enquiry 57

Kubex Showers Grace Halls Of Learning Hotham Court is a purpose built Hall of Residence for the University of Creative Arts at Canterbury catering for the needs of a total of 107 students.

A recent major refurbishment undertaken by Coombs [Canterbury] Ltd. included the replacement of some 56 shower cubicles and clearly, in a student environment, not only the need for efficiency and hygiene had to be met but also robust reliability had to be taken into consideration.

Fortunately Hotham Court had previously installed 20 Kubex shower units in 2011 and these had proved more than adequate to meet all those requirements plus the compact size necessary in an en-suite single student living area. As a result it was an easy decision to call on Kubex UK Ltd. of Hull to supply the replacement shower cubicles. The Kubex Kingston units agreed upon have measurements of only 2000 x 785mm with a depth of 705mm yet give the impression of spaciousness.

Delivered fully assembled, the units fit through a standard door and can be plumbed in ready for use in minutes making the Kubex slogan of”…

Just Add Water” remarkably apt. Strength of the cubicles is ensured by 22mm composite side walls, a reinforced 13mm back wall and, in the case of the Hotham Court, pivoting doors in toughened safety glass to EN 12150.

Bi-fold, curtain and corner entry models are also available in the Kingston range.

Kubex UK Ltd. has, over the last 20 years developed a reputation for cubicles that are completely leak-free thanks to a unique jointing system, very easy to install and remarkably strong. Certainly the Kingston units, supplied by the local Travis Perkins branch, show every sign of standing up to hard use yet have the high appearance to be expected in a University Hall of Residence. www.kubex.co.uk Enquiry 58

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Siemens Secures Arctic Airbase Thule Air Base in Greenland, the US Armed Forces’ northernmost location, has some of the most extreme weather in the world. Temperatures down to -60oF are commonplace, and the world’s second highest wind speed of 207 miles per hour was measured on the base. Despite these challenging conditions, standard SiPass Entro access control products from Siemens have been in use at the base for more than 10 years. They have proven to be so dependable that the installation has been extended over the years from originally one to approximately 380 doors.

Originally built in just 104 days in great secrecy at the start of the Cold War era to provide a refueling stop for US bombers on their way to targets in the USSR, Thule Air Base is now home to several US military groups, including the 12th Space Warning Squadron that operates a Ballistic Missile Early Warning System designed to detect and track intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) launched against North America.

The original Siemens installation covered 280 doors in 36 buildings, including doors giving access to accommodation areas, leisure facilities and dining areas. Centralized control was provided by four computers in the base’s Hilltop security facility. Additionally, provisions were made for base technicians to plug a portable PC directly into the segment controllers in each building to help with error diagnosis and maintenance.

Controlling access to the solarium In addition to the standard access control functions, which include an antipass-back feature to prevent double access, the installation was configured to provide a booking system for the solarium, which is very popular during the three months of the year when the sun is permanently below the horizon.

Those wishing to use the solarium log into the SiPass Entro system’s website to make a reservation. When they arrive at the solarium, they use their access control card to “turn on the sun.” If they show up at the wrong time or without a reservation, however, the system ensures that they get no sun.

Provisions are also made for unlocking and locking doors remotely from the Hilltop central control station to ensure that personnel who forget their cards can get into the buildings to escape the sub-zero temperatures prevalent at the base. Additionally, the system offers a person count facility that can be used to ensure that all persons are safely indoors when a bad weather alert is in force.

When the decision was made to enlarge the living quarters on the base, Greenland Contractors looked carefully at the best way to expand the access control system in order to cover an additional 99 doors. Once again, the company decided to use SiPass Entro because the original installation had performed flawlessly for a decade.

An important additional benefit was that today’s Siemens products retain full backwards compatibility although the products in the range have evolved greatly since their initial installation at the base. This makes it easy to integrate the new and existing modules of the installation and to provide unified management for the entire system.

Flexible solution for use in extreme weather conditions “When we first installed the Siemens Entro system a decade ago, it replaced ordinary key-operated locks and code locks that did not give us the control and convenience we needed,” says Martin Søgaard of Greenland Contractors.

“Then as now, Siemens system provides a complete and effective solution.

Around 150 members of the US Armed Forces and 450 Danish support personnel live on the base, with the non-military facilities for this small “city” being operated and maintained by a Danish company, Greenland Contractors. Despite the remote location of the base, security of even the non-military buildings is an important issue. Access control for these buildings was originally provided using ordinary key locks and digital locks. However, around ten years ago, the decision was made to move to an electronic access control system which would make access management easier and give much greater flexibility.

Impervious to the cold and polar bear attacks Finding a suitable system was not easy, however. Since many of the card readers would need to be installed outside, they would not only have to withstand the harsh arctic weather, but also operate reliably in the worst weather conditions to ensure that personnel is never stranded outside. In addition, the system would have to cope with high levels of static electricity resulting from the very dry air at the base.

After carefully evaluating the available options, Greenland Contractors decided to install a system using products from the SiPass Entro range, not only because they operate dependably in harsh environments – it has even been suggested that the vandal-proof card readers used in outdoor locations could resist polar bear attacks – but also because the system combined flexibility and scalability with ease of use and excellent value for money.

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It now covers approximately 380 doors in 57 buildings, and with it we can easily produce cards that give personnel on the base access to any combination of doors. We can also readily change authorizations when duties change and make sure that if someone leaves the base their card is no longer valid. These things are very important, as people are constantly arriving at and leaving the base.”

“Another important feature is that the Hilltop security management center can use the SiPass Entro software to give the fire brigade unobstructed access to buildings in the event of a fire alarm. This extra time can be extremely valuable in an emergency.”

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Elta Fans Co-Operate In Construction Of Group’s ‘Outstanding’ Head Office UK fan manufacturer Elta Fans has supplied ventilation equipment for the highly sustainable and award-winning headquarters of The Co-operative Group in Manchester.

Given the prime focus on sustainability, an important consideration in the specification of the fans was compliance with the regulations introduced by the Energy Related Products (ErP) Directive.

With this directive, the European Union laid the groundwork for the reduction of energy throughout the entire supply chain of electrical goods. Its objective was to help fulfil the EU’s obligation under the Kyoto Protocol to increase the EU’s renewable energy sources to 20% by 2020 and increasing energy efficiency by 20%. The Directive, which covers all the principal fan types between 125W and 500kW input, sets out minimum efficiency levels for fans. Those fans that do not comply with the efficiency guidelines will ultimately not be marketable within Europe.

Low noise performance was also seen to be an essential requirement in selecting fans for the ground breaking new head office, with Elta Fans chosen to supply quiet running units. The list of equipment provided included: 15 Revolution SLC axial fans; 4 ATEX fans; 4 Qube HT, the high temperature, multi discharge, double skinned, centrifugal fans; 1 Multiflow SMC fan and 2 Biflow conical bifurcated fans.

Elta Fans’ Revolution SLC is a robust range of ErP compliant long cased axial fans, featuring high efficiency, adjustable pitch aerofoil section bladed impellers. The extensive range comprises ten standard sizes from 355mm to 1000mm, offering good performance combined with strength, durability and corrosion resistance.

The casing of the long lasting and robust, ATEX all metal fan, is constructed from a single sheet of steel, with motors and axial impellers mounted within the length of the unit casing. All parts are heavy gauge mild steel sheet, roll formed and welded, then hot dipped galvanised to BS 729 after fabrication. Where aluminium blades are

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selected, an anti-spark track is fitted around the impeller track. Alternative impellers of stainless steel or anti-static polypropylene are also available. Elta Fans’ QUBe fan is a multi-discharge double skinned centrifugal unit. It is supplied for straight through airflow with the outlet panel positioned directly opposite the inlet panel. The outlet panel can be easily changed on-site with the top or bottom panels to provide 90° airflow if required.

The inlet and outlet panels incorporate circular spigots with integral U-shaped ozone and UV stable EPDM rubber seals to prevent duct leakage. As the units were all to be installed in the plant room at the top of the building all fans were supplied with IP66 inverters to allow the units to be connected to the building’s management system (BMS). The IP Code (Ingress Protection rating) classifies the degree of protection provided against the intrusion of dust, solid objects and liquids into mechanical casings with electrical enclosures.

Heating and ventilation can contribute significantly to a building’s environmental footprint and operating costs so attention has been paid to this in the design. The diagonal ‘slice’ of ‘One Angel Square' creates an open atrium nine floors high, topped by a glass roof facing south to collect heat from the sun, maximising both daylight and passive solar gain. The exterior has a double skin façade with a cavity between its inner windows and the outer glass structure.

This is for both sustainability taking advantage of the thermal insulating properties within the design and aesthetically co-ordinated to support additional energy savings, whilst emphasising the curve of the three corners of the building. The double skin also provides a walkway between the inner and exterior panels for maintenance and solar shading. www.eltaselect.com Enquiry 60

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Sika Flooring Finds The Ideal Home Sika has supplied its ComfortFloor system for the innovative and high-end refurbishment of a Victorian house in Surbiton, Greater London. Combining noise suppression and durability with a flawless finish, Sika ComfortFloor proved to be the ideal solution. Sika helped to create a flooring system that also blended seamlessly between the building’s kitchen and outdoor patio space. As well as ease of maintenance for the homeowner, the seamless Sika system offered toughness, durability and an increased life expectancy. Available in a range of colours, the decorative and durable system is weather and abrasion resistant. www.sikaconstruction.co.uk

Crossgrip Safety Walkway On Berlin Ikea Crossgrip roof walkway matting, manufactured in the UK by Plastic Extruders Ltd, has been installed on the rooftop of a large Ikea store in Berlin. The matting facilitates safe access to the store’s rooftop services whilst providing protection for the roof membrane. Crossgrip is loose laid and remains stable in winds of up to 60mph. Due to its flexible construction, the matting contours easily over uneven surfaces and its raised 14mm height helps it to straddle ponding water. The loose lay system ensures the roof substrate remains free from fixing damage and means the matting can be easily and quickly relocated. Crossgrip’s vinyl composition makes it resistant to bacterial growth and impermeable in all weathers, including extremes of heat and ice, thereby providing a very slip resistant walkway which is permanent and only requires minimal maintenance. www.crossgrip.com

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They echo the appearance of traditional farm buildings with timber-clad walls and zinc standing seam roofs in pre-weathered Quartz-Zinc. The detailed product selection process resulted in specification of Fakro whose FSC accredited windows included fixed closed, electrically and manually operated windows with bespoke flashing to match the mid-grey Quartz-Zinc. www.fakro.co.uk Enquiry 63

Kemmlit Cubicles On The Menu For Five Guys First Burger Restaurant In UK Five Guys, the fastest growing burger restaurant chain in the US has just opened its first UK restaurant in Long Acre, Covent Garden which features Kemmlit’s stainless steel Classic Cell cubicle system in their washrooms. Kemmlit’s Classic Cell cubicle system in a brushed stainless steel finish was specified. This cubicle system with its straight profiled lines features 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors and sound reducing floor to ceiling dividing partitions.

The Classic Cell’s concealed edges and recessed leg supports creates the unique impression that the cubicles are ‘floating’ above the floor without support. Classic Cell is part of an extensive range of high performance cubicle and locker systems from Kemmlit that are exclusively available in the UK from Skirmett Washrooms who also offer a design, project management and installation service. www.skirmett-washrooms.co.uk Enquiry 64

Sika Watertight Concrete Keeps Coventry University Dry

Remmers Provide Anti-Slip Protection At Snowdome

Over 1,500m3 of Sika Watertight Concrete was used in the basement construction of the visually stunning new Engineering and Computing facility at Coventry University.

BBA approved Sika® Watertight Concrete is a guaranteed solution for the construction of watertight basements and incorporates state-of-the-art Sika admixtures to prevent water penetrating through the concrete. Within the system, construction joints were sealed with the BBA approved SikaSwell® jointing system, which consists of joint sealing profiles that expand on contact with water to seal any voids between adjoining concrete slabs. www.sikawatertightconcrete.co.uk

Having previously provided flooring solutions for the Snowdome, Remmers were again contacted to provide a flooring system to the newly refurbished ski hire centre.

The client required a seamless, hard wearing non slip surface that was easy to maintain. 600m2 of Remmers Floormix DQ was installed to the wash bays and toilets, locker and changing areas as well as the open staircase leading in from the main foyer area.

The DQ System was also applied to the insitu coving and full wall height rendering in the wash bay area. As a tight installation schedule was in place, fast curing resins were used where possible. www.remmers.co.uk

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Technal Windows And Curtain Walling For New Flagship School Of Medicine In Cardiff A new flagship medical education centre in Cardiff features aluminium curtain walling options and casement window systems from Technal. Designed by Powell Dobson Architects and built by Vinci Construction UK, The Cochrane Building accommodates the School of Medicine on Cardiff University’s Heath Park Campus at the University Hospital of Wales. It is now one of the largest facilities of its kind in the UK, home to over 3,000 students and staff, and is a major international centre for medical teaching and research.

The brief for the project was to bring all the school’s departments together in a single location and to create an exciting and vibrant place for learning. The age and condition of the previous facilities on the Heath Park campus and a steep increase in student numbers had led to an acute shortage of suitable facilities for medical professionals.

The new building is designed around a central atrium and features extensive use of Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling to allow high levels of natural light into the centre of the building. The capped visible grid option was specified for the main entrance and the top two floors of this six-storey scheme. Structural glazing with a mechanical toggle rather than silicone bonding was used for the full height stair towers at the ends of the atrium, which provided a seamless, flush finish and an effective contrast to the capped curtain walling in the other areas.

Ribbon glazing on some elevations and opening vents in the curtain walling were created from Technal’s FXi65 projecting side and top hung window systems. These allow the building to be naturally ventilated, drawing fresh air in through the exterior façades.

A distinctive feature for the building envelope is a series of staggered aluminium panels finished in a bright lime green. These units were fixed into the window or curtain walling frames and provide a lively accent to the scheme’s otherwise neutral palette of gun metal grey and white render.

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Fabricated and installed by Vision 2000, the Technal systems were polyester powder coated in dark grey and glazed in grey tinted solar control glass. Passive ventilation louvres were also inserted into the window frames on one elevation. One of the challenges for this project was its highly restricted hospital site with no room for material storage. The Vision team overcame this with a phased delivery and installation programme and the use of Technal products that are designed to reduce time on site. As this project demonstrates, Technal’s GEODE-MX curtain walling can be used to create a wide variety of architectural compositions from a single grid system – low to high rise façades, horizontal or vertical emphasis, and ribbon, structural, faceted, beaded and sloped glazing.

Technal’s FXi65 casement window system, which is fully compatible with GEODE-MX curtain walling, features curved profiles and delivers superior thermal efficiency using a 19mm flush polyamide thermal break and innovative gasket detailing to meet or exceed the latest Building Regulations. It can accommodate 17mm up to 48mm glazing units for wider choice to provide additional thermal or acoustic performance. Configuration options include fixed lights, top, side and bottom hung, tilt/turn and tilt/slide. The 6,300 sqm Cochrane Building is a low energy building that is designed to BREEAM ‘excellent’ aspirations. Its design includes elements such as passive ventilation, a building envelope for minimal air leakage, good natural light, energy-efficient lighting and controls, solar shading, high levels of insulation, a green roof, solar water heating and high efficiency boilers.

The scheme is designed as three interlinked areas unified by two atrium spaces. It accommodates a twin-storey inter-professional library, state-of-the-art clinical skills simulation training facilities for medical students, postgraduate teaching areas, seminar space, student support services, group study rooms and an innovative ‘learning hub’. www.technal.co.uk Enquiry 67

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The Upward Growth Of London's Skyline... And How Roto Has Helped Make A Cheesegrater London’s skyline is ascending fast. While the UK capital is a long way off the likes of New York and Hong Kong in terms of being a towering metropolis, some notable high-rise buildings have been appearing in recent years. The City skyline has since been rising at quite a pace. And that brings us to the Leadenhall Building, where Roto has supplied hardware for over 500 windows. Named after its address, 122 Leadenhall Street, this brand new skyscraper is being built right opposite the iconic Lloyd’s of London building. The statistics tell a story in themselves: 225 metres (737 feet) tall. 48 floors, accessed by a total of 29 lifts, and there are 560 windows – all featuring Roto hardware.

The shape of the building has resulted in a nickname, one that will surely stick: The Cheesegrater. There are good reasons for the sloping face: it ensures views of St Paul's Cathedral are not obscured.

The windows needed a bit of clever thinking. They’re inclined inwards at 10 degrees. Of course, Tilt&Turn hardware is generally intended for use on installations that stand vertically.

Roto engineers have designed and manufactured bespoke hinges especially for this project, and they form part of a dedicated hardware specification based on the ALU T540 system.

Some of these windows act as external entry points for the emergency services. On these, a flush-encased gearbox is fitted. This has a spindle drive, which can be accessed from the outside by fire crews, who are able to use a tapered spindle (a standard part of their kit) to operate the gearbox and open the sash. ftt.roto-frank.com/en/press/details/article/kundenspezifischer-kompetenzbeweis/ Enquiry 68

Marmox Aids Conversion At Hackney’s Village Green The Village Green, launched in the middle of April this year, is the latest project from Creative Network Partners.

Set in Hackney Downs Studios, The Village Green is a brand new independent East End experience; a shopping and cultural development initially incorporating five local small businesses but with the possibility of further expansion.

Architects Iolanda Bianchi and Mirko Lupo’s conversion task involved a great deal of creative restoration and adaptation as they set out to transform the Studios from a large, fairly open works area into the attractive Village Green format of five separate shops.

Two of the conversion problems were the need to build a new mezzanine floor structure above the shops and to ensure that the interiors of the shopping areas were quiet and intimate. These two problems were actually rolled into one as the Architects used Marmox Heraklith Wood Wool Panels as the cover material and as the final decoration layer. Heraklith wood wool panels are a natural product consisting of certified spruce wood, which originates in North European timber production forests and are produced with respect for the highest ecological, social and ethical standards. Heraklith panels are multipurpose and can be used internally or externally on walls, floors and ceilings. Being designed with an open surface structure they hold great acoustic properties that contribute to a quieter and more comfortable living and working space. These hygroscopic panels allow the building to breathe by absorbing the moisture in the air and releasing it back when most needed, when it’s dry. They are also renowned for their fire proofing qualities. www.marmox.co.uk Enquiry 69

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Terram Truckpave Upgrades Busy Industrial Depot A large 9000m² site in Oldham Broadway Business Park, owned by Electricity North West Ltd. had been heavily under utilised. This was due to the unstabilised surface within the depot yard, which was prone to flooding and clearly unsuitable for HGVs and even forklift trucks could only be used intermittently, when weather conditions permitted.

The options of tarmac or reinforced concrete were quickly discarded, partly due to the cost of stabilisation prior to installation and partly on environmental grounds since the surface water run-off from such a large area would have a significant impact on the surface water drainage network locally.

The ideal solution came from Dunster Consulting Ltd. of Pately Bridge, who had previous experience of Terram Truckpave, Fiberweb’s robust and durable porous pavin.

Terram Truckpave 100, laid on a free draining granular stone sub base, was selected as the surface course for this heavily trafficked area, amounting to some 3,700m². Terram Truckpave is extremely simple and quick to install. Each paver weighs only 12kgs – substantially lighter than concrete alternatives - and is compliant with HSE manual handling limits.

The pavers (600x400x100mm) are simply butted together and the series of cells in each unit offer a void area of 55% which can be filled with angular gravel, or top soiled and seeded to provide a grass finish. Terram Truckpave provides a permanently stable, robust and durable surface laid on a permeable free draining subbase ,achieving a sustainable drainage solution. The paving is flexible and resistant to cracking with high compressive strength. www.terram.com Enquiry 70

Dallmer Aids Drainage At Newmarket Spa The privately owned Bedford Lodge Hotel in Newmarket, a Victorian property once part of the estate of the sixth Duke of Bedford has recently launched a new Spa. The Bedford Lodge Hotel management called on Barnes Construction, a Suffolk based construction company, to carry out the refurbishment work to their respective high standards.

The Spa offers a range of Heat Experiences as well as a Hydrotherapy pool cleansing, mud treatments, showers, steam, and sauna rooms, beauty rooms and a Spa lounge. With regard to most of the services provided, an abundance of water is used and needs to be drained away efficiently and unobtrusively, therefore a suitable product for wet rooms was required.

Barnes Construction contacted Dallmer, a company with over 100 years experience in this sphere and sought advice as to which of its extensive range of products would be suitable. Dallmer recommended its floor channel Ceraline Pronto F 60Omm with a built in depth of only ….which would be suitable for each location in the Spa. The Pronto was extremely simple to install, flanges securing the drain to the floor are grade quartz sand coated onto an epoxy glue which gives optimal waterproof adhesion.

The Pronto has sound insulated adjustable leveling legs as well as adjustable screws for leveling the steel cover plate. The drain body has a removable trap insert for easy cleaning and in each case a stainless steel cover plate was used. Each of the floor channels was then connected to a Dallmer Tisto one piece FAST TRAP, which is perfect for wet rooms on timber or solid floors.

Tested to a flow rate of 45 litres per minute, the trap is specifically designed for use with the latest high-powered showers. www.dallmer.com Enquiry 71

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ISO Energy Delivers £6K Savings For Listed Wiltshire Property The energy bill for heating and hot water incurred by the owners of a large country house in Wiltshire is expected to be reduced by as much as £6,000 a year, following the installation of a ground source heat pump solution by green technologies specialist, ISO Energy. The 17th century property, which is in the William & Mary style with accommodation over three floors has, until now relied on an oil fired boiler for warmth.

Fuel prices, though, had rocketed in recent years, while repetitive maintenance was a further burden on the estate’s owners.

However, when ISO Energy surveyed the Grade II* listed house and surrounding grounds last autumn, its engineers realised there was clear potential for the place to benefit from the renewable heat energy, which can be harvested by a ground source heat pump.

For while in many instances, these high performance units have to be linked to pipework drilled deep into bedrock, the proximity of a 10 acre field was the ideal location to install relatively shallow ground arrays.

While the existing boiler room towards the rear of the house was plenty large enough to accommodate two large light commercial high temperature heat pumps and the necessary hot water storage, the fabric of the building still presented challenging load conditions.

Despite being altered, added to and renovated several times over the centuries, the building’s construction of brick and stone, along with many large single-glazed sash windows, offers minimal insulation standards.

Nevertheless, ISO Energy’s survey and calculations concluded that the combination of a 10 kW and 34 kW CTC heat pump, with a nominal primary flow temperature of 65º degrees centigrade, would be adequate to provide good levels of comfort for the occupants using the existing radiators. Meanwhile the supply of domestic hot water from the trio of factory insulated, 800 litre storage vessels would far outstrip the performance of the original system.

ISO Energy duly organized the installation of a fan shaped array of ground collectors that spread out across the field, navigating their way around the established broadleaf trees. A total of 11 separate 300 metre long, 40 mm diameter collectors connect back

to a manifolds, which is in turn linked to the plant room by the 65 metre long flow and return pipework.

A spokesperson for ISO Energy comments: “There is a perception amongst architects and even some M&E consultants that heat pumps are only suitable for use in highly insulated properties with fairly low demand for heating and hot water. What this project in Wiltshire demonstrates, however, is that even a centuries old structure with very poor U-values and Grade II listing preventing any real improvement, can still have all its heating and hot water demands met using ground source heat pumps. Linking them to ground arrays keeps the capital cost down while the annual saving compared to relying on an oil boiler is going to be in the region of £6k p.a. That is impressive enough but when annual subsidies [partly estimated until the Renewable Heat Incentive Phase 2 is in place] of well over £7k are added, the figures are truly remarkable.

“The large storage capacity provided enables the heat pumps to run for long cycles which makes them more efficient than stop-start operation; while the controls are very straightforward for the occupants to use.”

CTC EcoPart heat pumps can be connected in series to meet the needs of the largest private residence and most commercial buildings including schools, hospitals and even swimming pools. They can draw their renewable energy from either sub-soil, hard bedrock or lakes and can deliver it - via their advanced refrigerant gas cycles, offering seasonally adjusted coefficients of performance (COP) of up to 4.5 – through new or existing radiator and under-floor heating circuits. www.iso.co.uk Enquiry 72

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Notes from the Comar design team...

Flush threshold DDA compliant.

Glazing depth up to 62mm.

Slim sight-lines, constant, 5mm smaller than major competition.

Exceptionally low U-values.

Moveable wall: up to 8 doors sliding in one direction.

Market leading adjustability on both hinge and jamb.

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Folding Sliding Door Systems Flexibility in design and longevity are the cornerstones of the newly launched Comar 7P.i FSD, folding/sliding door solution from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems.

Market research indicated that long term operation and smoothness were key issues, so the Comar Design Team designed-in adjustable door jambs and hinge stiles to allow for up to 8mm adjustment. This means that the end user and supplier can rely on reduced call-backs as the door can be adjusted to suit on-site building tolerances and situations.

In effect, the Comar 7P.i FSD is a versatile moveable wall, with up to 8 doors sliding in either direction, allowing space and light into any project. Even in the winter months the glazed facade offers light by offering the slimmest sight-lines in the market as well as keeping the building well insulated through the trade-marked Comar 7P.i innovative thermal break technology.

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For more information about Comar 7P.i FSD please contact us: + 44(0) 20 8685 9685 Tel: Email: projects@parksidegroup.co.uk Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk