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The A. Proctor Group, synonymous with technically advanced thermal, acoustic and membrane solutions for the construction industry, has further extended its RIBA Approved CPD seminar collection. Aimed at architects, specifiers and contractors, attendees will receive technical advice from A. Proctor Group technical experts, providing the latest guidance on British and European Standards, compliance with Building Regulations, and learning on how to maximise performance and avoid potential failures.
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Each seminar is available as an in-person seminar provided within practice or as in-depth Online Learning material to support individuals with their Continuing Professional Development. Iain Fairnington, the Technical Director at A. Proctor Group adds, “our CPDs have proved invaluable to professionals involved in the design and construction of buildings. Through the CPD series, we aim to provide technically accurate learning based on best practices, innovation, and project examples to help individuals make informed choices when specifying product solutions for their projects.” To book a CPD visit www.proctorgroup.com/riba-cpd-seminars.
ESi has responded to the current economic climate with the introduction of its latest quality heating control – the RTP4 Touch programmable room thermostat. This latest introduction is capable of controlling heating and hot water systems via combi, system or heat only boilers.
When installed with the ESi WIFI hub, homeowners and tenants heating and hot water can be controlled via Alexa or the ESi Centro App. Vitally, the load compensation functionality, available via OpenTherm technology, modulates the flow temperature dependant on the desired room temperature, saving up to 15% on gas usage – a benefit not to be overlooked in the current situation where energy prices have leapt to a huge new high in the UK.
The RTP4 Touch offers optimum start/stop and delayed start functions offering additional cost savings for users, 7 day, 5/2 day or 24 hour options to suit the homeowner or tenants lifestyles, automatic summer/winter change settings and has home, manual, away, sleep and holiday modes long with its popular landlord service interval reminder which makes it a perfect fit for social housing providers looking for a compliant heating control. www.esicontrols.co.uk.
NEW PROGRAMMABLE ROOM THERMOSTAT LAUNCHED BY ESI STELRAD CPD PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE ON LINE
Stelrad Radiators popular CIBSE and RIBA accredited CPD programmes are still available for face-to-face presentations, but they are now also available conveniently online. You can simply go to the Stelrad website at www.stelrad.com/cpd-onlinetraining/ open the programme at your convenience, digest the information and take the test at the end of the presentation and submit your answers.
If you’ve passed, Stelrad send a certificate for you to add the CPD points to your running total for your professional body. For more information, call 01709 578950 or email marketing@stelrad.com
TYDE LAUNCHES THE WORLD’S FIRST FRONT ACCESS SYPHON CISTERN
The new OSMO® F1 concealed cistern from TYDE is the first ever front access serviceable syphon cistern designed for use with WC furniture & IPS panelling. OSMO® F1 is a new innovative concealed cistern designed to be stylish, versatile and easy to fit and service with minimal disruption to WC furniture or panelling. Fitted with Turbo Edge®, the world’s most compact syphon and guaranteed to be leak-free and Hydroflo® quiet fill type AG inlet valve.
Type AB weir overflow makes the cistern fluid category 5 compliant; the only way to be compliant to water regs in standard height furniture. Factory assembled for easy install with front access for effortless service and maintenance, comes with a 10 year warranty. www.thomasdudley.co.uk/tyde
ACOUSTIC PANELS CAN EMBRACE THE EXTREME
Recent tests have shown that Troldtekt acoustic panels withstand moisture levels up to 98%, even when combined with high temperatures up to 40°C. These latest tests were carried out by the accredited Danish Technological Institute to the European product standard for suspended ceilings (EN 13964). While the composition of the panels has remained unchanged, this new round of stringent testing reinforces the fact that the panels are suitable for the most demanding of wet, warm and humid environments.
They do not warp over time, giving them a life span in excess of 50 years. The panels are inherently robust and durable because the combined strength of the cement coupled with the breathability of wood means the structure does not rot and acts as an antimicrobial surface resisting fungal growth and other microorganisms. www.troldtekt.co.uk
SEAL IT WITH ENERGY EFFICIENT TAPES
Improved energy efficiency of the whole window installation, not just the frame, can be provided this winter with ISO BLOCO 600 self-adhesive sealant tapes from ISO-Chemie. The pre-compressed tapes, which have been independently tested and are both BBA and Passivhaus certified, can be used on joints up to 42 mm, providing a high-performance weather tightness and thermal/acoustic insulation seal for fenestration applications.
ISO BLOCO ONE 600 are energy rated weather tight thermal and acoustic tapes which reduce heat loss and noise ingress to a U value better or equal to the frame. This assures property and homeowners that a comprehensive ‘A’ rated installation can been completed rather than just an ‘A’ rated window supplied. www.iso-chemie.eu/en-GB/home/
NEW HYDRAULIC DESIGN SOFTWARE FOR HAURATON SURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
HAURATON’s new web-based application ‘DesignSoftware’ provides quick, simple hydraulic analysis, channel sizing, project design and product specification for the company’s range of surface drainage systems.
Immediate access for registration and use of this new hydraulic design software is achieved through the link: www.hydraulicdesign.hauraton.com
User-friendly and free-of-charge, it provides engineers with the flexibility to create their own drainage designs and project specifications, with just three clicks to a hydraulic calculation. www.hauraton.co.uk
ITP Ltd Celebrates Win In Façade 2022 Design And Engineering Awards
Yorkshire-based building membrane specialist, Industrial Textiles & Plastics (ITP) Ltd, celebrated a major award win when the Stamisol Safe One breather membrane scooped Product of the Year in the Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards. As the exclusive UK suppliers of Stamisol Safe One, ITP attended the finals at Hilton Park Lane, London, to accept the award alongside the product’s manufacturers, Serge Ferrari.
Safe One’s innovative design has been at the forefront of membrane development, representing the first breather membrane in the UK to combine a Euroclass A2 fire safety rating with W1 water repellence. Marc van der Voort, Managing Director at ITP, said: “This award reflects the huge impact which Safe One has had in the UK construction market, recognising the product’s advanced technology which is setting standards in breather membrane performance. Safe One’s Euroclass A2 rating has been a key reason for its widespread adoption by façade specialists and the wider construction industry."
"Our sector is increasingly concluding that breather membranes should meet the same fire safety standards which are required by law for other external wall elements such as cladding. Along with its Euroclass A2 credentials, a range of other performance attributes make Safe One stand out in the market, including exceptional breathability, W1 water repellence, waterproofing of 7000mm and UV resistance of 5000 hours.”
Organised by the Society of Façade Engineers (SFE), the Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards recognise and reward excellence and achievements in façade design, engineering and application. The SFE and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineering (CIBSE) joined forces with Zak to co-locate the Façade 2022 Design and Engineering Awards with the Zak World of Façades London conference held on 3 November.
The conference brought together close to 1,000 professionals from across the globe, representing one of the largest gatherings for the sector. Safe One is one of an extensive portfolio of protective membrane solutions supplied by ITP. The company also manufactures a wide range of products at its own factory in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, including breather membranes, vapour control layers, roofing underlays, house wraps and ground barrier membranes. www.itpltd.com
AWARDS SUCCESS FOR TILLYMINT COMMUNICATIONS AND ADSA
PR company Tillymint Communications scooped a cluster of wins at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards – including one which highlighted the benefits and achievements of the Automatic Door Suppliers Association (ADSA). Tillymint Communications won: Best Independent PR Practitioner of the Year (gold award), Best Low Budget Campaign (silver) and Best Publication (silver).
ADSA’s Conversation Campaign picked up silver for the Low Budget award. It is an integrated campaign highlighted member benefits delivered through display advertising, social media content, events and marketing collateral. Aimed to get members and industry professionals talking about the issues that matter, a hashtag device #bepartoftheconversation was used across all channels. Output included an animated graphic, which to date, has received more than 40,500 views. https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=xDTV_K8K4AY
The campaign underpinned a wider communication strategy for ADSA as the leading voice of the industry, representing its members interests by establishing and maintain standards, increasing competence levels and boosting membership opportunities. As a consequence. ADSA membership grew by more than 25 per cent during the first phase of the campaign. Said Tillymint founder Alison Gallagher-Hughes: “It is such an honour to be recognised by fellow professionals within the communications industry which neatly coincides with our anniversary. It is just two years ago this month that Tillymint was established and it’s great to look back at how far we have come and what we have achieved for our clients.” For more information on Tillymint’s PR and marketing services visit: www.tillymint.co.uk and for information on ADSA membership view www.adsa.org.uk/membership
OPENING DOORS FOR GEZE UK
GEZE UK has demonstrated its commitment to supporting customers with technical advice and product guidance with the recent appointment of Ian Prince, who joins the renowned manufacturer of door and window control systems as Area Sales Manager for supply and fit of automatic doors covering the East Midlands and East of England. Ian will be focusing on building strong business relationships with customers supporting them by analysing their requirements and proposing technical solutions from the company’s extensive range of automatic operators.
With a strong track record of B2B sales and over 20 years’ experience in account management and business development across 5 different industries Ian brings with him a wealth of knowledge to assist customers make the right choices for their projects. Ian has a BA (Hons) Degree in Marketing, is ADSA accredited and has won the Yellow Pages award for performance several times. Said Ian, ‘I am delighted to join GEZE UK, they are an industry-leading company that offer a complete service of design, supply and fit of automatic doors.
Andy Iredale, National Sales Manager for Automatic Doors and Window Technology added ‘It’s great to have Ian join the team; he has vast experience across several sectors and will be a great asset to the company. He will be an important part of the company’s continued growth.’ For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door and window control products visit www.geze.co.uk
