The Essential Building Product Review November 2017 Issue 4

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November 2017 - Issue 4 www.ebpr.co.uk

The Essential Building Product

Bacteria Has Nowhere To Hide Page 4

Exceptional Transparency And Clear Height Page 16

Drainage Without Compromising Design Page 21

Studor Solution Waves Goodbye To Ugly Rooftops Page 36

Contents 04 News 12 Doors, Windows & Glazing 18 Interiors 28 Environmental Control 32 Floors 36 Roofs 41 Timber 42 External Works 45 Projects 52 Rear View Front cover: National Federation of Terrazzo, Marble and Mosaic Specialists - Terrazzo Floor Installation Blends Heritage With Modernity - Full story on page 33 Visit www.nftmms.co.uk Contents: Craven Dunnill - New ZYX – The Future Of 3D Tiles Full story on page 20 Visit www.cravendunnill.co.uk

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Bacteria Has Nowhere To Hide As New Sanitaryware Products Are Launched To Battle In-Hospital Infection

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Healthcare bathrooms can, if not carefully managed, provide virulent breeding grounds for the growth of bacteria and the spread of infection.

Luckily, new innovations from sanitaryware brand Armitage Shanks can help to fight bacteria and provide optimum hygiene and infection control within hospitals. Here, the iconic British brand discusses its new Markwik 21+ fittings and Contour 21+ clinical ceramics ranges.

About Markwik 21+ Features are used throughout Markwik 21+’s design to maximise antimicrobial effect. A manual thermal flush feature allows maintenance staff to override the thermostat and flush the fitting through with very hot water, preventing bacterial depositing. An integral thermostat enables water to be mixed closer to the point of discharge – eliminating the cold water ‘dead leg’ and minimizing warm water areas.

Auto-flush technology ensures electronic fittings that are irregularly used are flushed with water every day, preventing bacteria formation. A ‘hydro-purge’ facility flushes water through the pipework and inlets to ensure a debris free system after installation and enable flushing after chemical disinfection. Detachable spouts, one piece designs and demountable body components allow for complete washer disinfection, reducing the risk of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Legionella.

About Contour 21+ The Contour 21+ clinical basin features advanced drainage to combat water pooling, a common source of bacterial growth. Its simple waste assembly ensures water drains instantly and vertically, through a smooth pipe system, free of steps Contour 21+ basins feature thinner, more angular rims, steeper slopes and a smaller back area—all designed to avoid water pooling and facilitate easy cleaning.

Research shows high levels of splashing occurs when taps run into clinical basins, spreading bacteria and viruses as far as two metres. Contour 21+’s HydroFin—an innovative fin on the product base to deflect splashing and reduce it by 90%.

The Contour 21+ range includes integral SmartGuard+ antimicrobial additive technology. This antimicrobial protection reduces possible cross-contamination and maintains surface cleanliness and hygiene across its lifetime.

Further, the ultra-smooth glaze of SmartGuard+ has been designed to make it more difficult for bacteria to cling to the surface.

A seamless fit – and ideal for specifiers The Markwik 21+ and Contour 21+ ranges fit seamlessly together, providing a fully integrated system and the optimum in clinical hygiene.

Aside from the healthcare benefits, the products also fulfill the entire supply chain’s exacting criteria.

The easy and flexible installation options of the new Markwik 21+ and Contour 21+ ranges makes them simple to install and maintain. Contour 21+ can be installed by one person in 7 minutes compared to the current basin taking two people 18 minutes.

Furthermore, the product design makes both ranges easy to use.Hospital environments mean that infection can never be entirely eliminated. However, the use of intelligent sanitaryware can help to effectively battle bacteria and keep infection at bay.

For more information on Armitage Shanks’ products, please visit: www.idealspec.co.uk.

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New Display Cabinets Brochure From The Shopkit Group

High Quality Wood Finish For Veneer Doors

Shopkit are proud to announce the release their new cabinets brochure featuring an expanded range of their contemporary glass display cabinets and providing an overview of their bespoke capabilities.

Shopkit produce a wide range of contemporary glass display cabinets all designed in-house and manufactured in our own UK factory. The range includes freestanding, wall mounted and ceiling suspended cabinets as well as glass display walls, counter top cabinets and many different styles of custom made items suitable for all types of environments. Shopkit are experts in creating innovative design solutions, with over 30 years experience in the display industry, and can provide you with specialist advice, a very reliable service and great care and attention to detail before, during and after installation, ensuring that the best possible display solution is achieved. www.shopkit.com

Designed specifically to protect and preserve internal veneer doors, Osmo Door-Oil is easy to use and gives a professional touch to doors, ensuring a high quality, tough and durable finish.

Door-Oil is the perfect solution for any modern home, as it will provide utmost protection against common household spillages and stains.

After application, the wood's true beauty is enhanced, with the wood's grain and natural characteristics providing a warm and rich effect to ensure that any interior room looks luxurious and elegant.

Osmo Door-Oil is a solvent-free solution, created from natural vegetable and plant oils and waxes.

These organic properties ensure the treatment is quickly and deeply absorbed into the wood, enriching the wood’s natural beauty and strength without any cracking, flaking, peeling or blistering.

The surface also becomes healthy and elastic, and the wood's fibres are prevented from becoming dry and brittle over time as well as shrinking and swelling. It contains no biocides or preservatives and, when dry, is safe in contact with humans, animals and even children’s toys.

The solution is ready to use and removes the need for thinning. www.osmouk.com

Leading Rendering Company’s Hat Trick Win At National Awards

Select The Best With Sika Pro Select The sealants and adhesive range from Everbuild – A Sika Company is growing with the launch of Sika PRO Select, a fantastic new range bringing the renowned Sika technical expertise to the trade user.

This extensive new range consists of ten products including Sika MaxTack Super Charged, an extremely fast setting adhesive with a fixing time of just 20 minutes and the ability to bond to a variety of surfaces, both indoors and outdoors and even underwater.

The PRO Select range also includes Sika MaxTack Ultra Clear, a 100% transparent, high strength sealant and adhesive, Sika MaxTack Ultimate, an extra strong hybrid sealant and adhesive for use on almost every application imaginable, SikaSeal Multi Purpose Silicone and Sika MaxTack Instant Grab SF. So whatever the application, there is sure to be a suitable product in the Sika PRO Select range. For more information on the PRO Select range or any other product within the Everbuild and Sika ranges, contact your local sales representative, call the sales office on 0113 240 2424 or visit www.everbuild.co.uk.

Leading render and external wall insulation supplier SPSenvirowall has scooped three awards at the Insulated Render and Cladding Association (INCA) Awards, taking home more awards than any other entrant. Its work on Langley Academy Primary School in Berkshire picked up both the coveted Project of the Year and New Build awards at the national ceremony. SPSenvirowall supplied high performance external wall insulation and renders to the project. SPSenvirowall also scooped the High Rise Refurbishment award in recognition of the work

carried out on Bristol’s council-owned high rise buildings Sedgewick House and Barwick House. SPSenvirowall’s Wall System 2 and flexible brick slips resulted in reduced energy consumption, extended lifespan and improved appearance of the buildings. Paul Winwood, Managing Director of SPSenvirowall, said: “Our teams worked hard to deliver these projects to the highest quality so we are proud to be collecting a hat trick of awards from INCA this year.” www.spsenvirowall.co.uk

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TPG Are Celebrating 50 Years TPG – The Parkside Group Limited - is thanking it’s architectural, contractor and fabricator clients as they celebrate their 50th year and welcome in their Golden anniversary. As an independent, privately owned British company, The Parkside Group Limited shares it’s remarkable history and here highlights its ambitious strategy for the future.

In 1967, London, a joinery business was founded with a start-up loan of a mere £300. This small enterprise has now grown into The Parkside Group Limited which includes the market leading brands of Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, Axim Architectural Hardware and Alu-Timber. Hardwired within the DNA of a business that has survived and thrived for over 50 years is customer service. To put this longevity in perspective, when The Parkside Group Limited was founded, NASA had not yet taken a giant leap for mankind and landed on the moon.

Since 1967 The Parkside Group Limited has worked through great recessions, 3-day weeks and the Black Monday crash, whilst always maintaining its unique customer service ethos; working with customers to supply innovative solutions that make their businesses profitable. The Parkside Group Limited actively seeks to supply solutions and market leading delivery, that provides the market with cost efficiencies which stand the test of time.

Examples of this are operating a 100% in-stock philosophy and twice weekly delivery service, so fabricators can utilise all the cost savings of a JIT policy and for specification clients creating bespoke aluminium profiles & systems that provide fast-track, robust solutions. In 1987 Axim Architectural Hardware joined the group and the famous TC-8800 Transom Closer stormed the door hardware market, and still today Axim is the number 1 branded architectural door closer for reliability and performance. To celebrate the Golden

Anniversary, The Parkside Group Limited has a new brand identity to take them through the next 50 years of ambitious plans. The Parkside Group Limited, now TPG, uses the heritage of the diamond logo, branding aluminium with “TPG” to reassure its partners of the TPG mark of quality. This is backed up with a new website which outlines the Group’s TPG: 2025 strategy, highlighting the processes that have, and always will be, critical to the businesses success.

In 2017, TPG:2025 has never been more important, as it aligns with the Government’s “Construction: 2025” objectives. By publishing the TPG: 2025 strategy, TPG will continue to be the partner of choice for the design and delivery of innovative building envelope solutions to the construction industry.

TPG is proud to be a highly responsive, service orientated, independent business that is known to help, support and value its employees, customers, suppliers and business partners.

The cornerstone of TPG: 2025 is its Innovation Strategy. TPG’s Innovation Strategy introduced the Stage Gate process into New Product Development to take advantage of technological advances in terms of materials, performance and production methodologies. A cross function team works together to research and deliver new products to program, to provide partners with a future proof supplier that develops products that will meet the market’s requirements both now and in the future.

The competitive advantage of the innovation strategy provides “fast to market” new products that exceed the offer of the competition at a cost-efficient price. Examples of this are the launch of Comar 6EFT Curtain Walling suite, a system with glazing sizes up to 54mm and high-span additional mullions and transoms, that have the highest Ixx and Iyy values in the industry. www.parksidegroup.co.uk www.comar-alu.co.uk

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VMZINC Reaches 180th Anniversary Milestone 2017 marks the 180th anniversary of the founding of VMZINC® or ‘Société des Mines et Fonderies de Zinc de la Vieille Montagne’ as it was originally known.

The company now manufactures zinc for roofing, façades, rainwater goods and heritage ornamentation, combining contemporary innovations in zinc with handmade ornaments for historic building restorations. These require skills that have been passed down from experienced ornamental workers to apprentices since the mid19th century.

The company was integrated into the Union Minière Group in 1989, and in 1994 Vieille Montagne became VMZINC (retaining the letters “V” and “M”). With over 2.7 billion m² installed across the globe, the brand now has an international reputation across all five continents.

With a strong contemporary image as a mainstream building product, VMZINC rolled zinc offers malleability, flexibility, durability and corrosion resistance and is seeing a huge resurgence in the UK. Ideal for seaming and detailing, its subtle pre-weathered colours are now considered to be evocative of the metal and offer scope for use in new build or refurbishment projects across a wide design spectrum. Projects are publicised worldwide through VMZINC‘s international design competition, the ARCHIZINC TROPHY, which has been showcasing original, quality architecture for almost 15 years. www.vmzinc.co.uk

FILA Takes Care Of New Super-Sized Tiles In response to the latest tile trends, FILA has introduced a new recommended care solution for large and extra-large format porcelain and ceramics. The new programme includes FILA products for a surface Builder’s Clean – and for cleaning of the tile back, to remove possible suction cup marks – as well as treatments for ongoing maintenance.

The new programme, which ensures a pristine installation and easy ongoing maintenance, is carried out using DETERDEK and/or FILACR10; FILAPS87 and FILACLEANER. DETERDEK is a safe and fumeless acid solution that’s free from hydrochloric acid; it removes cementitious deposits and building site dirt. As well as cleaning the face of the tile after grouting, FILA also recommends using DETERDEK to pre-clean the back of the tile before installation, to remove impurities and ensure good adhesion. After installation, DETERDEK is used to remove adhesive and cementitious grout residues or FILACR10 to safely and effectively remove epoxy residues, whilst FILAPS87 – an alkaline-based deep cleaner – removes possible marks left by suction cups.

For ongoing maintenance, concentrated FILACLEANER can be used diluted for a no-rinse clean or at a lower dilution for a deep clean. The pH-neutral detergent leaves no residue and does not contain a ‘maintainer’, which can attract dirt and make ongoing maintenance difficult. FILAPS87 can also be used for periodic cleans, to remove organic dirt, stubborn stains and wax.To find out more, please contact Fila UK on tel. 01584 877286, email filauk@filasolutions.com or visit filasolutions.co.uk.

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Helifix Launches New Enhanced Website Masonry repair specialist, Helifix, has launched its new website at www.helifix.co.uk, offering enhanced navigation, functionality and content. The site contains over 100 Repair Details that cover most common masonry faults, such as crack stitching, reconnecting separated walls and creating load bearing masonry beams.

In addition, there are an ever-growing number of case studies on all types of structures including listed buildings, converted properties and bridges.

The redesigned site provides optimised viewing on any device, whether you are in the office on a desktop, at home on a tablet or on site on your smartphone.

It provides 24/7 access to installation videos and blogs examining commonly occurring structural faults and appropriate repair strategies.

To complete the new, comprehensive, user-friendly website there is information on Helifix’s on-going R&D programme, CPD seminars and nationwide network of trained Approved Installers. www.helifix.co.uk

Happy Landings With Bradite Refreshed Helipad Air ambulance helicopters now have a distinctive new helipad at a Chelmsford hospital, thanks to a repainting job using Bradite products. Broomfield is the largest general hospital in this part of Essex and refurbishment work was needed on the helipad situated on the roof of the building.

Bradite’s CF22 Chlorinated Rubber paint was specified to recoat the previously painted concrete deck. The helipad received two coats of CF22 and was ready to take light foot traffic after drying overnight with full curing taking effect in less than four days.

The base colour of the new deck is green with various markings, including a large ‘H’ in the centre. The name of the hospital and other information has been painted inwhite, yellow, black and red, as specified by the NHS. The different signage was all picked out in Bradite’s CF22 colours and stencilled into position.

Not One, But Two Successful Launches In October For RCM The complete through-wall solutions provider RCM managed to complete two successful launches in just one month alone – a brand new website and a new eye-catching exhibition stand. RCM’s new website www.buildingboards.co.uk offers visitors a great depth of information at their fingertips.

Navigation on the new site has also been well designed and visitors can now easily find their way around the site in no time at all. The main Navigation button on the site on the top right-hand corner is split into the main product sections: building boards, facades, airtightness solutions and fixings and insulation.

Within each of these categories there is a product overview, as well as technical data and downloadable certificates of conformity and declarations of performance (where applicable). Full case studies are also available to download. Further a new feature has been introduced: the Sample Basket.

This is where visitors will be able to order their samples online with only a few simple clicks. Rich photography of products used in projects, shown in and on buildings, further enhance the user’s visual experience of the site. RCM is looking forward to growing the site organically, as more products and projects, as well as case studies and news stories are added over time.

The other major launch this month was the newly designed and built RCM exhibition stand, which premiered at the recent Timber Expo, UK Construction Week at the NEC on 10th – 12th October.

The eye-catching stand has been built to a large extent out of Cemboard, RCM’s very own building-board. Some of the walls as well as the floor were made out of this board with its distinctive grey colour.

This further enhanced all the colourful façade samples and the Supertech cladding RCM have to offer, which were cleverly displayed for visitors to admire.

Another attractive design feature was achieved using eight revolving through-wall solution models, which showed the materials involved in different through-wall solutions. This provided visitors with a real understanding of how the different materials fit together, as well as being a tactile object which could be further explored by rotating the model and looking at it from several angles. www.buildingboards.co.uk

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Flame Retardant Breather Membrane DuPont™ Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap Attracts Significant Interest At UKCW 2017 Safety was at the heart of the industry’s agenda at UK Construction Week 2017, and in response to the keen interest shown recently in the advanced Tyvek® FireCurb™ building membrane, the Tyvek® Building Knowledge Centre was on hand to display and discuss its benefits at the show.

Understandably, the concerns of the industry are now tightly focussed on the various materials and methods that can enhance occupier and first responder safety in the event of a fire. Launched in 2012, Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap is particularly relevant as it is suitable for installation in high rise buildings, for use with ventilated façades, and for wall membrane applications in timber frame constructions.

The product offers an innovative flame retardant technology that reduces flammability by using a phosphorous containing agent, which forms a ‘char’ layer at the surface when in contact with an ignition source. This thin layer of carbonized polymer is highly resistant to burning and creates a barrier, thus slowing the release of flammable materials from the membrane into the fire.

Starved of fuel, the flame spreads over the membrane more slowly, or not at all.

Tyvek® FireCurb™ produces less smoke if it does burn; a further advantage for people attempting to flee a burning building, while also limiting flame propagation between floors via the external envelope. Offering extremely high levels of flame retardancy (up to Class B) Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap delivers multiple benefits at a competitive cost.

The flame retardant performance adds to the many highly-valued properties of DuPont™ Tyvek® breather membranes, such as long-term wind, water and weather protection, effective vapour diffusion and a significant contribution to energy efficiency and interior comfort. Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap has been installed in high-occupancy and public use buildings internationally, such the

Lerkendahl multi-storey hotel in Trondheim, Norway, the Crumlin Children’s Hospital in Dublin and the Museum of Fire in Zory, Poland (below).

About DuPont™ Tyvek® & DuPont Building Membranes and Products DuPont™ Tyvek® advanced building membranes are unique in the market due to their highquality single layer construction.

Tyvek®, in all its specialised versions, is naturally vapour open but also durably wind and watertight. Lightweight yet robust, it is easy to install and offers longterm, proven reliability. Designed to protect the building envelope against the effects of weather and moisture, this family of membranes also offers optimal air-tightness and can help to improve the thermal performance, energy-efficiency and interior climatic stability of a building. Tyvek® FireCurb™ Housewrap offers the added value of enhanced fire safety.

Tyvek® is also designed to work as part of a holistic and optimal system with a range of other proven DuPont™ Tyvek® products for the building envelope, including the DuPont™ AirGuard® advanced AVCL series, the highly versatile Tyvek® FlexWrap NF and EZ sealing tapes, plus other specialised membranes, tapes and sealants. All DuPont building products come with the renowned service, expertise and technical back-up of a world-class science company.

For more information about the Tyvek® range of advanced products please visit: www.construction.tyvek.co.uk or call 08444 068 722 (087 922 2740 in ROI)

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Cooperage Transformed Into Award-Winning Residence With Sliding Glass Rooflight The impressive restoration and expansion of The Cooperage, a former Victorian brewery, is now one of London’s most exciting cultural and culinary hubs, having already earned the architect Chris Dyson Architect (CDA) a raft of industry accolades. This 4 storey private residence doesn’t just celebrate its' industrial roots with exposed brickwork and black steel but also espouses the contemporary with concrete floors, a feature staircase and a bronze clad vertical extension culminating in a stunning roof terrace. Glazing Vision’s Bi-parting Sliding Over Rooflight was key to unlocking the daylight in the open-plan, triple height living space within the converted basement.

The Cooperage had had a checkered past before the current owners approached CDA in 2015 about making it their dream home. Originally dating from the early 1900’s the building was used for making barrels for local breweries, then had a stint as the HQ of a French polishing company before being unsympathetically converted into a private residence in the 1980’s. The current owners wished to restore the building, retaining its' period charm, whilst simultaneously seeking to extend it with contemporary spaces and a roof terrace. This brief was not without challenges though - the building was grade-listed, the site was severely restricted with overlooking issues on all sides, and light was essentially only available from above.

CDA set about maximising the space by extending the basement laterally and removing the mezzanine floor in order to create a lofty triple-height, living space. This atrium now serves as the building’s core around which much of the accommodation is structured, and through which the imposing steel and glass staircase passes right up to the top of the house. The ground floor is set on a dramatic concrete landing, suspended within the open plan living and dining space in the basement below. The new vertical extension rises from the top of the building, with the elegant Patinated bronze cladding clearly setting it apart from the brickwork of the original building below while adding a contemporary aesthetic. The property houses 3 bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor, the master bedroom, ensuite and private terrace on the second, and a larger bronze clad terrace on the roof with stunning views of the capital.

Unlocking daylight in difficult spaces - The dramatically re-configured basement, whilst offering an impressively large living space, posed a unique challenge.

Sitting below street level and with no direct access to daylight it risked becoming dark and intimidating. CDA’s solution was to install a special Glazing Vision rooflight above the dining area. Manufactured at the company’s factory in

Diss, Norfolk this bespoke 6m x 3m Bi-parting Sliding Over Fixed Rooflight was supplied in 4 sections and had to be craned over neighbouring buildings. The minimal internal framework of this enormous rooflight ensured it did not impact negatively on the clean white aesthetic of the dining space below, nor detract from the impressively lofty feel provided by the atrium. The huge panes of glazing ensured that the dining area and adjacent lounge and kitchen areas were now flooded with natural daylight.

Maximising ventilation in a basement - Of equal importance to CDA was to provide a means of increasing the ventilation in this basement area. The sliding section of the Glazing Vision Sliding Over Fixed Rooflight is electronically controlled at the touch of a button and travels over the fixed section of glazing to provide a 50% clear opening. The added benefit of this particular type of rooflight, especially where roof space is limited, is that its' footprint remains unchanged whether the rooflight is open or closed.

Attaching lighting feature to Sliding Over Fixed Rooflight - One final consideration for CDA and the interior designer, Andrea Larsson Sanchez, was to provide for mood lighting over the 10-seat dining table in the evening. A beautiful chandelier was hung from a framed support attached to the rooflight, manufactured by Glazing Vision especially for this project.

The Cooperage continues to impress Awards’ juries - The Cooperage ,already in 2016 the winner of the Sunday Times British Homes Award in the category “ Small Scale Conversion, Restoration or Refurbishment” and earning CDA a shortlisting for “Architect of the Year” , continues to excite the architectural community. In accepting the prestigious RIBA London Award in 2017 Matthew Witts, partner at CDA, revealed that The Cooperage had been a challenging project for the practice, but the result is a “carefully detailed and uplifting building”. Indeed the jury commended CDA and their clients for their “wellconsidered working of an existing building which successfully revealed elements of the original industrial character and set them off against elegant detailed contemporary additions”.

The Cooperage has also just been shortlisted in June 2016 for the AJ Retrofit Awards 2017 in the category “House over £500,000 “. Find out more about specifying Sliding Over Fixed Rooflights for your next project by requesting a CPD at glazingvision.co.uk/request-cpd

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A New Record In Dallas Levolux has helped transform a 1980’s built 17-storey office building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, with the addition of a dazzling solar shading solution, applied at ground and roof level. Formerly known as the Belo Building, 400 South Record Street has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, designed

by Gensler.

The revived 235,000-square-foot property boasts a new entrance, a glazed lobby area, restaurant and a new Sky Garden, offering panoramic views across Downtown Dallas. As a world-leading solar shading and screening specialist, Levolux was approached to develop a custom solution for this prestigious development. Based on its popular 9000 series louvre system, two large horizontal projections were devised, not only to shield the building from the sun, but to create an interesting architectural feature.

Levolux supplied almost 900 trapezoidal-shaped aluminium fin sections for the project. The Fins, each measuring 420mm wide, are fixed at an angle of 45 degrees, facing south, and are set at a pitch of 600mm. The two canopies of Fins provide important shading to glazed areas at lower levels and for the new Sky Garden.

This helps to keep solar heat gain under control, resulting in a naturally cool and comfortable environment for occupants. The lower level shading canopy, projects at 7.5 metres in height from the building’s facade and continues around the perimeter of the building. The horizontal structure is supported from a series of vertical steel posts, with a maximum projection of 9 metres.

On the building’s east-facing elevation, the main entrance opens onto South Market Street.

Here, Levolux provided the same trapezoidal-shaped Fins, but with a twist.

The Fins begin horizontally within the entrance area at high level, but as they emerge outside they gradually twist by 45 degrees to line up with the other Fins. The shading canopy created at roof level, shares the same composition as the lower structure, except it has a smaller area. The west-facing roof terrace, otherwise known as the Sky Garden, is a new feature for the building, replacing a glazed roof. The Fins provide essential shading to the terrace, allowing occupants to enjoy spectacular views in comfort, shaded by the louvred canopy above. www.levolux.com

Selectaglaze Helps A Cambridge College To Improve Sustainability In A Grade II Listed building Jesus College, part of the University of Cambridge, is known for its Listed buildings, sustainable design projects and modern architecture.

In 2014 it embarked on the West Court development by purchasing the Grade II Listed buildings belonging to its neighbour, Wesley House.

The College wished to refurbish the Grade II Listed building to make it heat efficient and sustainable, while also keeping its original features.

Main contractor Cocksedge, approached Selectaglaze, for advice and assistance. The primary windows were draughty, allowing heat to escape and suffered from noise ingress and egress. The secondary glazing had to be considerate to the architectural heritage of Jesus College.

Selectaglaze had previously worked on the College’s Chapel Court student accommodation refurbishment, where it treated over 300 openings. Selectaglaze subsequently installed over 100 secondary glazing units in West Court. It was important that the secondary glazing did not detract from the original iron casements set into stone mullions.

A combination of casements and horizontal sliders matched the original design to avoid the introduction of new sightlines. Finished in anodised bronze, they complement the overall feel of the building.

Secondary glazing is used to reduce noise ingress and traps an insulating layer of air, reducing heat loss by 50%. Therefore, those staying there have found the accommodation to be far more comfortable.

Established for fifty years, and a Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in the application of secondary glazing for all building types. Contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e mail: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk

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Fife Offices Open For Business With Tormax Entrance Part of a significant refurbishment project, TORMAX was contracted to install a sustainable combined automatic entrance solution to Iona House in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

Effectively minimising heat loss from the reception area of this premium office building, the 4-leaf automatic revolving door allows smooth access for employees and visitors whilst the pass door to one side offer an automatic entrance for less-able users and deliveries.

Working with Alliance Electrical Services Ltd, TORMAX recommended using their tried and tested, in-house designed, 5201 revolving door operator. A high specification drive, the 5201 is especially slim in design, allowing reduced canopy height and a minimalist design to be created. Housed in an adonised aluminium casing that is just 85mm by 640mm, the TORMAX 1201 operator that automates the swing pass door is similarly discreet, contributing to an aesthetically prestigious façade.

The £300,000 repair, refurbishment and sub-division of Iona House, situated at the John Smith Business Park in Kirkcaldy, was supported by funding from Fife Task Force which was set up in the wake of the closure of Tullis Russell Papermakers with a focus on supporting the local economy to grow and replace lost jobs. Now completed, the quality office space can accommodate up to 400 staff.

“Revolving entrance systems have always been the door of choice for busy locations,” comments managing director for Tormax, Simon Roberts. “Not only do they look smart and help keep foot traffic flowing smoothly but they also have excellent green credentials.” A revolving door is highly effective at reducing heat loss from a building, but the low-energy TORMAX 5201 automatic drive allows door speed to be quickly adapted to reflect external weather conditions and foot traffic levels, further improving energy efficiency. Ensuring the door continues to revolve with optimum performance, system specific data is captured and operation is automatically adapted to counter the impact of wind levels, or a build-up of dirt for example.

“This combination of an automatic revolving door with swing pass door is suitable for a whole range of different locations including hotels, retail outlets, restaurants as well as office buildings, “confirms Simon Roberts. “It ticks all the boxes for accessibility, safety and sustainability.” www.tormax.co.uk

Kalwall® Puts On A Show Kalwall® translucent cladding has been extensively used to clad the multi-million pound Exeter Road leisure development in Bournemouth, designed by architects Broadway Malyan.

Almost 1,000 square metres of Kalwall have been used in this bold scheme which has transformed a former bus station into a 10 screen multiplex cinema, café, restaurant and retail complex.

Recognised as a key material in this project, the translucent cladding encapsulates the building across all nine elevations and encloses the external fire escapes. At night the cladding creates a warm, inviting and ethereal glow proving a beacon for visitors while mitigating any issues with light pollution to the surrounding residential and commercial buildings.

Kalwall is frequently specified for this type of prestige project where high-end performance and quality need to be coupled with aesthetics, practicality and a long life-cycle. Not only does Kalwall provide a neat and cost effective solution but it also offers complete line-of-sight protection, maintaining privacy for building occupants while bathing the interior with diffused daylighting regardless of the weather.

Importantly, Kalwall will eliminate shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by doing away with the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. Even on cloudy days, the interior is flooded with natural daylight, which means less artificial lighting and, because Kalwall is highly insulating, energy costs are reduced. The standard Kalwall 70mm thick panel offers insulation up to 0.28W/m2K - equivalent to a cavity filled solid wall. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

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The main features of Comar 10:

Comar 10 Windows are available as inward opening, tilt & turn and fixed lights and are internally glazed and beaded.

• Future-proof & energy saving

• U-values as low as 0.66 W/m2K • Cut manufacturing costs by 70% • Certified by Passivhaus Institute for cool temperature areas

For more information about comar10 please contact us: Tel: 0208 8685 9685 Email: projects@parksidegroup.co.uk Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk

• High thermal insulation with ground breaking technology • 90mm deep outer frames • Minimal care & maintenance • 100% recyclable ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS

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Exceptional Transparency And Clear Height New production hall built with BauBuche load-bearing structure - The new eyecatching premises of elobau sensor technology in Probstzella, Germany, are the work of F64 Architekten and planners from engineering firm Merz Kley Partner in Dornbirn. Comprising a low structure with offices, utility and recreation rooms, and an adjacent production hall with a floor space of around 1150 m², the filigree load-bearing structure of trusses and columns and the runway for the overhead crane are all made entirely in BauBuche.

The proprietors insisted on a timber construction, explains architect Martin Kopp from F64 Architekten: “Our client is very climate-aware. That’s why we designed a zero-energy building where the heat dissipated by the production machinery is recovered for heating purposes.”

Glass expanses complemented by slate-clad façade - The ground-floor offices, recreational rooms and adjacent production space are fronted by up to 3m high glass façades, divided by columns every 5m. The office and the production areas are separated by a sound-proof glass wall, emphasising the client’s commitment to transparency and teamwork and the idea of equality and inclusion at the workplace.

different angles. “The angle changes the way the sunlight hits the building shell and the play of light and shadow produces interesting relief effects,” says Martin Kopp. The building thus mimics a rock, reminiscent of the quarries in the nearby Thuringian Slate Mountains. The narrow triangles between the vertical and inclined façade elements are clad in silver-coloured sheet metal.

Slate also features inside the building as a natural stone floor in the office areas.

In the production hall, a black industrial floor is in contrast to the filigree lattice girder construction that appears to be floating above the ground and whose top chords are recessed into the hall ceiling. “We aimed at transparency and the impression of open space throughout the entire building,” reports architect Martin Kopp.

The high production hall accommodates large machinery and rack systems, with elegant trusses spanning the 25-metre wide hall consisting of slender BauBuche elements. “By using BauBuche, we were able to reduce the dimensions of loadbearing elements, achieving a more elegant look,” explains Konrad Merz, who introduced the architects to the material from Pollmeier and proposed the type of construction. “BauBuche is simply the ideal material when it comes to modern lattice girder structures.”

A special feature of the hall’s lattice girder construction are the truss nodes fitted with slotted metal plates and self-tapping dowel connections where the steel part is completely embedded in the timber. This joining method caters for high-precision connections between the top and bottom chords by uprights and diagonal elements, eliminating pre-drilling to save time and money.

Posts and wind bracing diagonals of the main support construction are also made in BauBuche. The ceiling and upper wall elements at ground floor level consist of triple layer boards with a white varnish finish suspended between the BauBuche posts and girders, attractively contrasting the natural warm hue of the beech timber with the lattice girder construction. www.pollmeier.com/en/

Above the ground floor level, the building is clad in slate, the region’s traditional building material. The individual façade sections are tilted vertically at a range of

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Yeoman Shield Help To Maintain Standards At Oldham School The new building of North Chadderton School, Oldham was built in 2013 providing facilities for up to 1500 students aged between 11 & 18 years.

Built without the provision of wall protection to the school’s interior walls, Facilities Manager William Wheatcroft soon noticed that the plastered, white walls, were suffering marking and superficial damage detrimental to maintaining the school’s high standards.

“We needed a permanent solution to our problem of continually re-decorating and cleaning the walls along corridors and congregational areas of the school – which was proving to be a drain on the maintenance budgets,” explained Mr Wheatcroft.

Yeoman Shield, manufacturers and installers of wall & door protection products, were called in to survey areas in the school most needing wall protection, where it was decided that 2.0mm thick FalmouthEx protection panels would be the answer to stopping the continual damage.

The work was to be phased over time as and when budgets became available. The first area to be fitted with Yeoman Shield FalmouthEx protection panels at 1250mm high, in white, were the dining room, boys WC on the ground, 1st & 2nd floors, reception exit area and along the flat to raking wall of the Assembly Hall Stage.

Other areas which have received the same treatment over the past 2 of years have included, staircases, refuse points, sports exit lobby, performing arts and music centre along with staff changing facilities. www.yeomanshield.com

Fox Marble Delivers Unique Kosovan And Macedonian Products British company Fox Marble plc is excavating long dormant quarries in Kosovo and Macedonia to provide architects, interior designers and development companies with unique advantages of price and quality, with a colour palette from pure white to greys, red and gold.

Chief executive Chris Gilbert, a highly successful entrepreneur, launched Fox Marble in 2012 as a public company, listed on the London Stock Exchange. He writes: ‘Fox Marble is the only British company which owns its own quarries, processing and polishing factories. The quality of its marble and limestone equals the best in Italy. Nine of our ten varieties of marble are unique, with the exception of Alexandrian White, one of the most desirable fine grained dolomitic marbles in the world.’

This dazzling white, from Fox Marble’s quarry in Macedonia, has inspired sculptors, builders of palaces and temples since Roman times. One example is Diocletian’s palace in Croatia.

Professional designers and developers are welcomed by Fox Marble’s highly skilled Italian quarry masters to choose their stone, delighted by the absence of ‘middle men’.

Low production costs keep prices highly competitive. Marble, for its classic beauty and elegance, has never been more in demand, a huge interior design trend, not only for kitchens and bathrooms, but private mansions, hotels and institutions around the world. Recent Fox Marble developments include marble for Berkeley Homes dockside apartments, Lillie Square, one of the largest residential developments in Europe, £40M mansion in Notting Hill Gate, and most recently the most expensive private residence in Australia, Point Bay in Sydney. www.foxmarble.net

Meisterstück Classic Duo Oval Kaldewei brings a classic bath back into the modern bathroom. The freestanding Meisterstück Classic Duo Oval is an object of timeless beauty, with an oval contour and conical external lines, encased in seamless panelling of superior Kaldewei steel enamel.

While gentle on the skin, it is exceptionally robust and easy to clean. Two comfortable backrests guarantee relaxed bathing pleasure for two people.

The new Classic Duo Oval is the starter model of the Meisterstücke Collection representing excellent value for money. It can be combined with a wide range of washbasins and enamelled shower surfaces from the Kaldewei portfolio – entirely in keeping with the “Perfect Match” approach. www.kaldewei.co.uk

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Tridonic’s EM ready2apply: An ‘Out Of The Box‘ Solution For Emergency Lighting Tridonic's EM ready2apply is a new, emergency lighting solution that gives specifiers and installers a product that combines advanced battery technology with the latest in emergency lighting components. It is an effective solution to the problem of reliable and compact emergency lighting and unites Tridonic’s lighting expertise with rigorous testing processes to deliver a product that sets a bench mark for future emergency lighting solutions.

Chris Slattery, Global Product Manager, Emergency Lighting, explained: "Our aim was simple. Design a compact and easy to install product that fits through a minimal cut-out and into an ever-diminishing ceiling void. The solution encompasses sufficient power to exceed the necessary performance figures, exceeds all lifetime and safety requirements, and gives users options on installation with a multi-optic design.” The "BlackBox" monitoring also gives over 40 data points.

Available through approved distributors or electrical wholesalers. The key specification elements are: Maintained and Non-maintained variants Basic, self-test, and DALI (PRO) 3 interchangeable lenses with push-click-connection (anti-panic, escape route and spot) Impressive spacings with lens technology.

Battery with an 8-year design life and 3-year guarantee 5-year electronics guarantee www.tridonic.com

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Local Charity Residents Given Level Access Showering Thanks To Marmox As a manufacturer whose product range is synonymous with wet rooms and high specification bathrooms, Marmox has supplied ten of its specialist Showerstone level access trays for an apartment development in Newark, aimed at those likely to have mobility issues.

The new-build project at Parsons Mount on the town’s King’s Road, is being built for a local charity

by Taylor Pearson Construction Ltd. and will eventually provide 22 high specification dwellings for retirees. Guy Taylor Associates is the regional architectural practice leading the widely acclaimed and sustainable project.

Phase 2, where the trays have been used, has created ten, one bedroom flats, on two floors where, on the ground floor the Marmox Showerstone trays were set within a screeded floor, while those upstairs have been installed into the timber joists to maintain level access. All of the 1200 x 1200mm Marmox trays were supplied via the Chesterfield branch of SIG. The Showerstone is a solid shower base that can be laid directly onto timber joists without any further support needed but in this instance, it was the ideal solution for the whole project, being that it could also be sited into conventional cement based screed.

Strong enough to support a load of 600kg, the Showerstone is made with a combination of polymer-concrete and GRP material, which makes it almost unbreakable and robust enough to allow vinyl or mosaic tiles to be laid on top, without the risk of compression through point loading. The base profile, which slopes from an outside thickness of 22mm down to 5mm, is designed to be compatible with the Marmox McAlpine drain which is supplied in two versions: for tile or the vinyl flooring applications. www.marmox.co.uk

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New ZYX – The Future Of 3D Tiles Craven Dunnill, the award-winning tile supplier, has broadened its appeal to interior designers and architects with the launch of the new ZYX collection of three-dimensional (3D) wall tiles, autumn 2017. Designed for those seeking to create a powerful canvas, ZYX looks beyond the current trend for small format brick-shaped and square tiles, exploring the new formats of triangles and diamonds, featuring varying 3D relief and a multitude of decorative finishes.

The ZYX Triangle tile format measures 170mm on all three sides. It is offered in a choice of four profiles: Layer, Cascade, Channel and Level. Each offers a pronounced surface design with three-dimensional characteristics, including Channel, which features a scalloped, concave profile, and Level which resembles a pyramid. The ZYX Diamond tile format measures 150mm on all four sides and is likewise available in four profile choices: Area (flat), Drop (wedge-shaped), Zoom (scalloped) and Blend (raised swirl).

Special glaze effects augment the creative scope of this tile range. Twelve glazes are available, including Copper Laser Glossy that features an etched metallic effect, Silver Glossy which sparkles, a minimalist White Glossy and a dramatic Black Matt.

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The ZYX collection of wall tiles from Craven Dunnill provides maximum scope to create a unique and dramatic feature in the home or public space. Available on special order. Craven Dunnill is the award-winning distributor and retailer of contemporary floor and wall tiles, supplying architects, interior designers and installers.

Craven Dunnill: T: 01746 761611 www.cravendunnill.co.uk

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London GP Surgery Gets The Pendock Treatment Pendock, the manufacturer of Pipe Boxing, Column Casings, Radiator Guards and specialist Perimeter Casings for heating, has supplied a range of products for work on a doctors’ practice, located in South-east London.

When undertaking the refurbishment of the Albion Street Group Practice in Rotherhithe, the contractor, Westwise Service Management Ltd., rapidly identified that there was a potential risk of burn/scald injury to the building’s occupants from the heating system’s exposed pipework and radiators as well as aesthetic issues.

This led the Project Manager, Huseyin Asim, to contact Pendock as a trusted past supplier to source a protection solution to the issue, which would also be practical in terms of hygiene and the cleaning regime required by a medical establishment as well as safe, the system also needed to look attractive and be straightforward to install.

Being a refurbishment project, Pendock was required to produce bespoke as well as standard radiator enclosures for some of the rooms, which are also not truly square.

The specialist contractor decided to purchase 17 standard and bespoke Ultima Plus Radiator Guards for the surgery: these Low Surface Temperature (LST) guards have been designed to provide the ultimate in protection against burns, while the ‘bullnose’ corners afford further safety in situations where patients might fall accidentally or be at risk from self-harm. Ultima and Ultima Plus guards, as with all items in Pendock’s radiator guard range, are finished with an anti-bacterial coating able to combat MRSA, Salmonella, E- coli and C-difficile. www.pendock.co.uk

Drainage Without Compromising Design Geberit’s siphonic drainage solution, Pluvia, has been used on the roof of London’s new Design Museum (previously the Commonwealth Institute), allowing its unusual parabolic shape to remain intact, while providing exceptional water drainage.

The Design Museum forms part of the Hollandgreen development, located off Kensington High Street, which is a mixed use residential and public sector project, incorporating 56 high-end apartments grouped around the museum.

In addition to Geberit Pluvia the project also features Geberit Mapress piping, Geberit Silent-db20, a sound-deadening drainage solution, and luxury shower-toilets, Geberit AquaClean Sela. Safeguarding history The Design Museum has been created within a Grade II listed building, so it was essential that the roof was treated with care, preventing the flooding that had occurred over the years due to under-sized pipework. To retain the roof’s unusual shape, piping could only be included in two existing internal raked columns.

A siphonic solution was therefore ideal. Geberit Pluvia has a far greater drainage capacity and can cope with double the amount of rainwater discharge at half the pipe diameter – accommodating a rainfall intensity equivalent to a one in 1,500 year storm.

The three new apartment buildings are built in the shape of stone cubes that respond to the geometry and grid of the museum and they include a secure basement car park as well as a spa featuring a pool, sauna and steam rooms.

Throughout Geberit products were also specified extensively. To prevent noisy drainage, Geberit Silent-db20, with sound minimisation built-in, has been used throughout the apartments, considerably reducing the acoustic impact of water running through the pipes, helping to ensure residents aren’t disturbed. In communal spaces and in the basement and car parks, Geberit HDPE drainage pipe was installed. Piping pressing solution, Geberit Mapress in Copper and Carbon Steel, was chosen for all the water services.

Around a dozen apartment buyers also opted for additional luxury by upgrading to Geberit AquaClean Sela shower toilets, as opposed to the bidets included in the other apartments. Cleaning with a gentle, airy water spray at body temperature, Geberit AquaClean Sela is simple to operate via the controls on the side of the WC or with a remote control. www.geberit.co.uk

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Skating In The Quiet Some of the noisiest buildings are sports facilities such as ice rinks, halls and swimming pools where hard surfaces and large spaces exacerbate echoes and chatter.

Architects Christensen & Co which designed a new and very inviting ice skating rink in Ørestad, a fastdeveloping suburb of Copenhagen, used a popular and very effective solution to the problem. To reduce sound reverberation, Troldtekt natural wood wool acoustic panels were installed to provide a calm and uniform surface, together with integrated lighting.

The ceilings in the heated part of the ice rink provide a natural surface with a warm glow, contrasting between the cold crystalline rink and the warm club facilities. Designed as a venue for sport and fun, the architects carefully thought out their choice of materials and finishes, such as concrete, wood and glass and acoustic panels. The City of Copenhagen also invested additional funds to ensure the project was eco-friendly both in its construction and daily operation.

Specified throughout the UK and Europe, the benefits of 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability as documented by Cradle to Cradle certification at silver level. Available in various sizes and in three grades from ultrafine to coarse, they can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour. www.troldtekt.co.uk

Dallmer To Show At Sleep Exhibition On Stand G28 The German based shower drain specialist, Dallmer, will be showcasing some of its most stylish and popular products during this year’s Sleep Exhibition, being staged at the Business Design Centre in London (November 21st – 22nd).

Visitors to the event will find Dallmer on stand G28 to see and feel the quality of its linear floor drains first hand, as well as being able to consult the company’s technical sales staff about the specific needs of their own installation or potential projects.

Amongst the key products featured on the stand will be Dallflex, as well as CeraWall P and CeraWall S units: offering customers versatile solutions to removing high volumes of water from shower enclosures, stylishly and effectively.

The Dallflex DN50 drain body can actually coordinate with CeraFloor, CeraNiveaux and Zentrix as well as CeraWall shower channels, offering rugged polypropylene construction with height adjustment, ball-jointed outlet and an integral sealing collar. The CeraWall P or Plan channel is produced in 1000-1500 mm lengths and can be used with floor finishes from 12 to 24 mm thick, while CeraWall S in polished stainless steel ranges from 800-1500mm. There are also 800 and 900 mm options in satin stainless steel. Dallmer’s participation at the Sleep Exhibition will ensure any bedroom can be given the ultimate en-suite bathroom. www.dallmer.com/en

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Armourcoat Acoustic Creates A Calm And Inviting Environment Decorative specialist Armourcoat exhibited at the Decorex International Exhibition in September. Taking place at the start of the London Design Festival in the grounds of historic Syon House, Decorex is synonymous with luxury design offering a collection of over 400 hand-selected exhibitors.

Armourcoat presented a stunning range of hand-applied polished plaster wall finishes and the latest additions to the Signature Collection. The company also launched their new Armourcoat Acoustic Plaster System designed to optimise the acoustics of interior spaces.

From large theatre halls, offices, classrooms, hotel receptions and private residences the use of hard sound reflective surfaces such as glass, wood and stone can cause excessive sound reverberation which leads to unpleasant noise levels. The Armourcoat Acoustic Plaster System offers a clean and smooth mineral surface that can be applied seamlessly over large expanses to both flat and curved surfaces. The correct control of sound can create a calmer and more pleasant environment.

Comprising of a special mineral wool composite panel that is bonded onto the substrate and finished with a seamless layer, the Armourcoat Acoustic Plaster System offers an elegant marble based plaster finish while allowing sound energy to pass through the surface. The zero VOC system, which consists of 80% recycled material, achieves class '0' fire rating and a class 'A' Noise Reduction Coefficient rating.

An array of global projects for an impressive list of international blue chip clients in the residential, hospitality and boutique retail sectors have established Armourcoat as a leading supplier of high quality surface finishes. Armourcoat products are made from natural minerals including recycled Italian marble, contain low or zero VOCs, and have the added confidence of a full 10 year guarantee. www.armourcoat.com

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Office Partition Systems Are Safe And Sound With CRL Glass partitions are an ideal way of creating an open-plan ambience within office buildings, but often have the problem of poor sound insulation which can be a real issue in busy buildings where quiet areas are necessary. The Office Partition XL from CRL can accommodate 28mm thick insulating glass which insulates sound up to 42dB, allowing people to work undisturbed by noise around them.

Combined with its acoustic benefits, the Office Partition XL System makes installation quick and easy, enabling the feeling of openness and light created by large glazed walls simple to achieve in practically any space.

With the Office Partition XL System from CRL, the height of hinged doors can be easily adjusted, glass fabrication is not required and the doors can be installed in mounted ceiling profiles in wall-to- glass or glass-to- glass applications. Even floor-to- ceiling doors can be mounted, if desired. CRL offers a choice of high-quality door hinges, latches, and handle sets to complete the installation.

Offering a creative and effective solution for modern interior designs, the standard dry-glazed system provides a maximum transparency and an elegant appearance thanks to its thin, powder-coated profiles available in a satin anodised or brushed nickel finish. The profiles can be fixed to ceilings, floors, walls and door frames for a complete look, are suitable for 8 to 16mm monolithic toughened glass or laminated glass and are supplied with EPDM fixing gaskets available in black or grey. To help with the glass panel installation, the CRL Vacuum Ratchet Tensioning Kit enables the glass panels to be easily placed and pulled together.

With no silicone sealant required, a clean and neat finish is achieved with polycarbonate joints that simply clip on the glass. Suitable for 180°, 135° and 90° abutment joints, T-connections and corner joints, the Office Partition System from CRL creates the impression of maximum transparency in interior design.

For information call CRL on 01706 863600 or visit www.crlaurence.co.uk

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Salice Products And Service Are Perfect For Neville Johnson Salice UK are delighted to be supplying a selection of their furniture fittings for installation within the Neville Johnson furniture range.

For over three decades Neville Johnson has been creating innovative fitted furniture, offering bespoke solutions for any room or space. Using traditional techniques, fine materials and the incredible imagination of their talented team, they have progressed to become market leaders in their field.

Salice supply their Silentia integrated soft close hinge which features a shallow cup depth of only 12mm, permitting the use of this hinge in doors with even the deepest edge profiles. Specifically designed to combine functionality and style, Silentia provides silent and smooth closing action for all types of furniture doors and is available for the full range of applications angled, wide opening and blind corner specification.

In addition, Salice’s Futura concealed runner is specified for all drawer applications. Suitable for use with all versions of full-extension runners, Futura has options for self-closing units, and a push option for handle less furniture. Another key feature of Futura is its simple installation - the 3 way adjustment allows the drawers to be precisely aligned, and the tool free adjustment enables the removal of the drawer from both the front and the sides – particularly important for the bottom drawer in a set where access from below may be difficult.

Furthermore, as the clip has been manufactured by Salice as a single piece, in carbon fibre rich material, the result is a lightweight, yet highly durable and strong finish.

Andrew Hawkes, Group Supply Chain Manager of Neville Johnson commented, “Salice not only develop innovative products that ensure high performance and ease of use, but their excellent customer service also sets them apart – reliability of supply is key to our business and we know that we can trust Salice to deliver”.

For further information on the SALICE product range please telephone 01480 413831 or visit Salice online at www.saliceuk.co.uk

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With tp24’s Abstract LED Lighting Range You ‘Won’t Get Left In The Dark’ The Abstract range of linear LED light fittings from LED lighting solution specialist’s tp24, has since its’ launch earlier this year, captured the imagination of architects, interior designers and developers with its uniquely innovative design and contemporary styling.

With design flexibility uniquely incorporated within the Abstract range, Designers & Architects are able to create their own light fitting, where each space can be illuminated with its own tailored LED lighting solution. A simple change in the orientation of the arm, removing the arm or swapping for an alternative arm design can provide a totally different lighting effect. Put simply, Abstract allows you to rethink and literally change the composition of the light fitting to suit each environment and occasion. In addition, each LED arm has built in dimming so the light levels of the fitting are easily controlled to complement the ambience, and the lamps/arms are all replaceable.

A wide selection of base frames, including Flush frames are available in the range, which are ideal for low ceilings and a choice of suspension heads for multiple arm connections which are all height adjustable. Pendant fittings enable the arms/bulbs to be fixed to either a horizontal or vertical body fixing, whilst the wall plates for Abstract are suitable for all locations, with a selection of wall mounting options, either recessed into the plasterboard, or alternatively can

be mounted onto the wall with tp24’s chrome finish surface back box option to create a protruding fitting. Whether tp24 are working with an interior designer on a luxury apartment, supplying light fittings to a major house developer, or a homeowner installing new light fittings in their home, their dedication to delivering a premium product and service remains.

Once an order has been placed, the aftercare service includes a stringent quality assurance of each product prior to hand boxed packaging, labelling and rapid dispatch to the desired location. tp24 will even provide a fittings schedule, which will include the specified room and height at which each product should be installed – nothing is left to chance. With a 2,000 sq ft Showroom displaying their entire LED collection, and three ‘light experience’ rooms, each with their own energy monitor, tp24 customers are able to view the products and receive expert advice on the benefits you will enjoy by choosing LED lighting over incandescent and halogen.

For further information on how tp24 can help you achieve your own stunning LED lighting scheme, telephone 01354 691919 or visit www.tp24.com

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A Burning Passion For FIRE The German premium manufacturer of firing technology Spartherm proudly presents an exclusive range of bioethanol fireplaces branded ebios-fire® which are now also made available for the discerning customer in Great Britain. Made And Tested In Germany - in order to provide an optimum of customer service, the expansive range of ebios-fire® models comprises both standard and made to measure built-in fireplace models in almost any thinkable layout.

Great versatility, product safety and outstanding German quality are key values at Spartherm's production facilities where all ebios-fire® models are originally designed, crafted and tested by passionate, skilled craftsmen. Test certificates issued by TÜV Germany further underline the outstanding safety of ebios-fire® bioethanol fires, which feature a wide choice of manual and automatic bioethanol burners.

Versatility Is key - The ebios-fire® range of products is available in a vast variety of finishes meeting the requirements of architects and interior designers on an international level. Spartherm – The Fire Company www.spartherm.com

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Nottingham Independent Living Schemes Receive Maximum Fire Protection With Aico Two independent living schemes have benefitted from Aico’s latest Smoke Alarm technology as part of Nottingham City Homes’ ‘Grander Designs’ advanced refurbishment programme. Garfield Court, a 32 flat corridor scheme in Radford, and Kersall Court, a similar scheme with 33 flats, have been fitted with Aico mains powered Multi-Sensors and Ei160e Series Alarms.

The Multi-Sensors contain two sensor types, optical and heat, to constantly monitor smoke and heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software, for fast response and reduced false alarms. www.aico.co.uk

New Terrier TRV Drives Higher Expectations Pegler Yorkshire has launched the new Terrier TRV. It has a flawless slim profile which alters the airflow to an Active Air Flow Vent System. In addition, the body has been manufactured in a bright white colour with accent chrome trim, a larger easy grip and easy care surface finish. The operation has been radically altered to provide a more intuitive low friction mechanism which offers effortless turning making it easy for any dexterity. Enhanced by a pure copper element the performance provides a faster response to temperature changes.

Technical tests have shown that the new Terrier provides even better accuracy for temperature settings with a 33% lower hysteresis. www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

SuperQuilt Multi-Layer Foil Earns Agrement Approval The effectiveness of SuperQuilt, part of the YBS range, as a single layer insulation solution for use beneath pitched roof rafters, in either new-build or refurbishment situations has been underlined by the award of a coveted BBA Certificate.

Agrement Certificate 17/5388 explains in detail how the already widely specified, multi-layer foil insulation can be used to retain energy within attic or habitable loft spaces: cutting fuel bills, improving comfort levels for building occupants and adding value. Importantly it can be employed to address detail areas such as the cheeks of dormers, dwarf walls, bonnet hips and other features. The Certification comes after prolonged evaluation by the British Board of Agrement and covers such considerations as related Building Regulation matters. design criteria, ventilation and installation guidance, as well as regular review by the highly respect authority.

Crucially, the Agrement Certificate confirms that under normal conditions the durability of the SuperQuilt will be equivalent to that of the roof it is installed within and will contribute to controlling condensation in the roof space, while offering very good thermal performance. The emissivity of 0.03 for the outer foil is complemented by a declared core thermal resistance of 1.35 m2KW. The Certificate further states that the BBA believes SuperQuilt can satisfy the requirements of not only the Building Regulations 2010 (England and Wales), but also the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004: making it “fit for purpose” nationwide. www.ybsinsulation.com

Wilo Launches Condensate Pumps For Residential Properties

Low Surface Temperature Range From Stelrad

Wilo has launched its new range of condensate lifting units – the Wilo Plavis.

The ready-to-plug system has adjustable inlets and a rotatable cover and motor, allowing for quick and easy installation. Servicing the system is equally straightforward thanks to a removable service cap and an integrated non-return valve. The fill level of the 1.1-litre tank in the Wilo-Plavis is monitored using embedded electrodes.

The pump identifies the fill level of the tank and empties this automatically as required via a hose comprising an integrated non-return valve. This prevents backflow of the pumped-out condensate. www.wilo.co.uk

Stelrad offers the widest range of radiators available to housing association specifiers including the largest range of low surface temperature radiators, offering safe heat to the young, the old and the vulnerable, with attractive casings that never exceed 43 degrees C, ensuring no burns to delicate skin.

These are widely specified for public buildings, nursing and care homes and sheltered housing schemes. Stelrad LSTi radiators have been installed at Oldwell Court in Cardiff in a day centre run by the Alzeimers Society. www.stelrad.com

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Rinnai: Space Heater Range, Easy To Install, Trouble Free Long Life Warmth – New Additions Rinnai have added to its range of Energysaver gas fired space heaters which are designed specifically for use in schools, community centres, libraries, conservatories, churches and other large indoor spaces. The range has seen many thousands of installations over the past several years - trouble-free, easy to install and cost effective and efficient operation and performance. The recent additions to the range are the Rinnai Energysaver 559FT and a new streamlined look to the popular Energysaver 309FT. Sporting very sleek casing, the heaters simply blend into the background in line with the need of modern interior aesthetics while offering exceptionally high efficiencies in operation and subsequently reduced running costs. Changes to the Energysaver 559T have been made to the operation board which is now an easy to use touch-control pad sited conveniently and discreetly on top of the appliance, (rather than on the front with a flip up cover). The unit is also supplied with a child lock to eliminate any problem of small hands tampering with the controls.

Add to these advantages are the timer function and eco mode combined with the new unit’s ability to heat big spaces very fast. The 559FT has an input of 6.4kW and output of 5.2kW. The streamlined unit measures 554mm x 750mm x 250mm. The Rinnai Energysaver 309FT, like the 559FT, sports a similar sleek casing and turns in net efficiencies of 88%. It has an input of 3.4kW and output of 2.92kW. The unit measures 695mm x 465mm x 257mm. Natural Gas usage has been pegged at 0.31m3 while LPG consumption is 0.26kg/hr.

Also available is the Energysaver 1004T with its impressive input of 11.6kW and outputs 10.23kW. Its measurements are 670mm x 930mm x 315mm and it has energy efficiencies of 96% under the guidance of Part L 2014. This puts it in the top rank of space heaters in its class. Like the Energy Saver 559FT and 309FT, the 1004T heater is also suitable for central timer control. This feature allows the building manager to run any number of Rinnai space heaters off a central time clock providing heat to the largest of spaces. The Energysaver Multi

controller is not limited to single Energysavers as the flexibility of the system guarantees units can be mixed and matched to satisfy even the most unique of buildings. Rinnai Energysaver units are very easy to install as they do not need expensive and extensive ductwork, nor do they involve the necessity to run domestic heating circuits for radiators or pipework to boilers. This drastically cuts down on cost and time at the point of installation.

Rinnai’s Energysaver range delivers energy-efficient and consistent warm air powered by Natural Gas and LPG options. The units feature fully modulating burners so heat output and energy input is reduced as the space warms up.

The Rinnai Energysaver range comprises fanned convection-powered flue models that exceed seasonal thermal heating guidance under Building Regs Part L. In a building with high vaulted ceilings, with conventional convector heaters, the heat will immediately rise to the ceiling. With the Energysaver range Rinnai has successfully come up with a solution that heats from the floor up and by modulating gas usage in relation to room temperature, provides unparalleled levels of comfort combined with efficiency. www.rinnaiuk.com

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Wilo Brings New Generation Of Tried And Tested Heating Pump To The Market Wilo has launched the new generation of the Wilo-Yonos PICO series small circulators to the UK market. A range of new features has been added to this popular circulator primarily for residential homes and properties, for heating systems and air conditioning equipment. With this new version, Wilo has succeeded in not only upgrading one of the most established products in the market, but also to an extent, it has been able to reinvent it thanks to new functionality and ease of use. In addition to energy performance, ease of use also plays a major role in the new small pump. www.wilo.co.uk

RC Group UK Becomes Part Of Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric has announced the absorption of RC Group (UK) Ltd, with RC IT Cooling becoming a branded product family within the Mitsubishi Electric portfolio. The move allows Mitsubishi Electric to access the UK’s IT Cooling market with an advanced range of products that will now be supported by Mitsubishi Electric’s strong commitment to quality and service.

The announcement follows on from last year’s purchase of DeLclima, the parent company of the RC Group and establishes a strong position for the company’s products within the UK market. RC Group (UK) staff have been transferred to Mitsubishi Electric and the company is now planning on growing the team into the best solutions provider to the IT Cooling sector. www.mitsubishielectric.com

Aico Website Now With Virtual Tour Facility Aico Ltd., the market leader in residential Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms in the UK, has introduced a new 360° tour feature to its website www.aico.co.uk. The tours enable visitors to take a virtual walk around Aico’s Centre of Excellence and one of its Mobile Training & Demo Units.

‘Virtual’ visitors can journey through the two storey, state of the art Centre, stopping to look at the range of rooms and facilities available.

These include a workshop with a smoke chamber for hands on training, a mock bungalow highlighting common fire and CO risks throughout a property and various conference and meeting facilities equipped with the latest audio visual technology.

The Mobile Training & Demo Unit page on the Aico website provides a similar experience but within one of Aico’s new Units. These fully fitted vehicles feature information boards on all Aico technologies, such as RadioLINK+ and AudioLINK, and alarm ranges, with fully functional product attached. Both online tours also feature icons that you can click on to reveal interesting facts throughout the building. In addition to the new 360° tours, Aico’s responsive website hosts a wealth of information and extensive selection of support tools and information. www.aico.co.uk

Rinnai Hot Water Delivery Systems For Large Sites And Demands Rinnai offers a range of A-rated energy efficient continuous flow water heating systems that meet all user demand from the biggest sites-as well as reducing fuel costs, maintenance and minimising any possible downtime. Large commercial building owners, in both public and private sector whether hospitality, healthcare, education or office buildings can benefit from fully modulating continuous flow water heating systems.

Independent comparisons on the Rinnai range showed 7% savings over the lifetime of the appliances (20 years) against certain traditional storage methods. This follows another independent endorsement of Rinnai energy efficiency claims – ErP Energy Labelling. The ErP A-rating the Rinnai models have achieved applies over the complete Infinity range – from small domestic models to XXL sized industrial units. An example of just one of the Rinnai units is the heavy duty condensing models (HDC), the Infinity HDC1600i. This premium condensing water heater which has been tested to below 20 ppm NOx, produces the lowest emissions on the market and has 107% net thermal efficiencies.

The Infinity HDC 1600 renewables-ready low NOx series is the first heater of its kind to utilise Rinnai’s own patented pre-mix burner technology. The newly developed down-firing burner allows increased efficiency and reduces NOx gases. The Infinity 1600i low NOx series is available with an output of 58.4 kw producing 16.2 litres of temperature controlled hot water per minute (or 9.73 per hour) raised at 50°C. The Infinity Plus solution for large commercial operations has been developed to provide never-ending hot water without costly storage and brings together multiple units of the company’s award-winning condensing continuous flow water heaters into single, easily manoeuvrable modules.

The comprehensive Rinnai Infinity PLUS range offers specifiers and end users a system that guarantees a constant flow of safe hot water at precisely the chosen temperature. Operated via an easy to use built-in digital controller, the water heater provides near mains pressure flow for as long as is necessary, without the need for thermostatic mixer valves. For large building operators who have stringent CSR conditions to fulfil, Rinnai hot water systems can help achieve targets. For commercial buildings, Rinnai’s development and investment in integral smart controls compatible with sophisticated BMS Gateway compatibility allows easy monitoring to optimise the whole hot water heating system. www.rinnaiuk.com

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Devon Development Shows Benefits Of Omnie Underfloor Heating A high quality residential development, being undertaken in one of Devon’s most sought after locations, is making extensive use of underfloor heating systems from the well proven and very versatile OMNIE range.

The four properties at Clearwater Court in Clyst St. Mary – two of them conversions of a former industrial building and two new-builds - are nearing completion by Vision Developments (SW) Ltd., creating spacious and energy efficient homes with character. Within the converted paintworks, the modernised masonry construction offers both high standards of insulation and thermal mass while the space heating is being provided by high performance gas boilers distributed by two OMNIE solutions.

The boiler in each property is connected via two of OMNIE’s Axios manifolds located at ground floor and first floor level. Across the kitchen and other downstairs rooms, OMNIE’s Staple system has been installed over insulation before being covered by a screed. Then in the bedrooms and bathrooms, the specification switches to the LowBoard 15 panels installed over the particleboard flooring, with insulation between the timber joists.

The Managing Director for Vision Developments (SW) Ltd., Richard Parker, commented: “This is a high profile project for us as a regional development company, where we are offering prospective purchasers a very high standard of specification for a sale value of £345K. As well as a high quality finishes and good space standards, we wanted to ensure the properties are comfortable to live in and economic to heat. We have used the OMNIE systems on other projects in the past and know they are both easy to install and reliable, while we are also assured of good technical support where required. Each system is designed specifically for the build from square one: so everyone is covered for their specifications, right through to the tiling on top.”

OMNIE provided Vision Developments and the installer, Exeter based Radiate Heating and Plumbing, with detailed layout drawings showing the different pipe runs and manifold positions in relation to the room layouts. The design support included heat loss calculations and flow settings for the commissioning of the underfloor heating. www.omnie.co.uk

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Fix It With Norbord’s CaberFix Range With the CaberFix floor fixing range, Norbord promises exceptional value and easy application for a simple and safe on-site experience. Offering six different products, the CaberFix range provides a variety of choice. Each floor fixing product is fully BBA-approved, guaranteeing 42 days of exposure to weather and on-site construction when used with CaberDek. Having undergone comprehensive independent tests, the CaberFix range has been specifically developed for use with Norbord’s flooring products.

Products in this range include CaberFix D3 T&G (a water-resistant PVA D3 glue), CaberFix Joint&Joist (a PU adhesive and sealant) and CaberFix tape (a polyethylene-coated cloth tape for sealing CaberDek perimeters to walls).

For those harsh winter conditions, Norbord also offers CaberFix X-Treme Tape, a highly-durable, scuff resistant acrylic tape.

Its super strong acrylic adhesive means it bonds well in damp conditions, and does not lift when wet.

For those working with CaberDek, there is the CaberFix Pro kit. This powerful sealing and fixing system is made up of CaberFix T&G adhesive, CaberFix Joint&Joist adhesive and CaberFix tape – each pack specifically designed to cover 50m2 (about half a pack) of CaberDek board. Popular among national house builders, this system will improve quality, endurance and structural strength. www.norbord.co.uk

CCL Wetrooms Launch The NEW Lo-Seal Trap For Shallow Concrete Floors CCL Wetrooms have launched their shallowest ever waterless trap – the NEW Lo-Seal Trap – at a cutting edge depth of only 55mm. Developed specifically for use in wetroom construction projects with screed depths of below 60mm, the new trap allows wetroom drainage to be installed where standard depth drains cannot be accommodated.

The NEW Lo-Seal Trap is the latest technological development to the market leading Linear Screed Drain from CCL Wetrooms. Whilst the current trap provides a shallow drain height of 67mm, the NEW 55mm Lo-Seal Trap offers

all of the same benefits but with the added advantage of a new slimline trap for installation into shallow screed depths of less than 60mm. Designed as the central element of the Linear Screed Drain, the new Lo-Seal waterless trap has an improved design which contains a spring-loaded mechanism, which now locks into position, keeping the trap sealed when not in use.

This ensures that even when the shower is left unused for prolonged periods, the trap cannot dry out. The new slimline linear drain allows the waste position to be rotated through 360° to avoid all obstructions under the floor and enables easy installation in wet rooms. Plus, thanks to its’ uniquely adjustable marine grade stainless steel grill, any size or depth of natural stone or porcelain tile can be used alongside the grill, without the need to raise the whole floor. www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk

Worry Free Floor Access For Westgate Oxford Over 80 of Howe Green’s 7500 Series Medium Duty Stainless Steel Floor Access Covers have been specified by architect Chapman Taylor LLP for the Westgate Oxford development.

Westgate Oxford replaces the original centre that was built in 1970-1972. Landsec and The Crown Estate formed a joint venture, the Westgate Oxford Alliance, to undertake the project. Laing O’Rourke began construction of the 800,000 sq. ft. centre in spring 2015.

The Howe Green 7500 Series Floor Access Covers provide safe, easy access to underfloor services and high levels of performance for what will be a heavily trafficked pedestrian area. The 7500 Series can withstand up to a 5 tonne pneumatic wheel loading and, as they are made of stainless steel, are resistant to rust and corrosion.

The floor access covers are designed to be infilled with a floor finish to match the surrounding area. The covers have been installed throughout Westgate Oxford by specialist stone contractor Vetter UK. They have been infilled with various types of stone to blend seamlessly with the different hard flooring finishes used across multiple locations. The flush finish ensures the attractiveness of the flooring is not compromised and the risk of slip and trip hazards is reduced.

The 7500 Series Medium Duty Floor Access Covers are tamper resistant, meeting the requirement for a secure access solution, a necessity in such a public place.

If you would like to find out how Howe Green can assist with your next requirement for a safe, easy, worry free access solution for concealed services in a challenging retail environment please call 01920 463230 or visit www.howegreen.com

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Terrazzo Floor Installation Blends Heritage With Modernity According to the National Federation of Terrazzo, Marble and Mosaic Specialists, the popularity and specification of terrazzo as colourful and high performance flooring is growing. Spokesman Brian James comments, ‘A good example is the new terrazzo floor laid in the reception and lift lobby areas of the Grade II listed 1 King William Street development in London which provides an impressive welcome for visitors.

The installation itself was completed by another NFTMMS member TRI Contracting. “We won the business as a result of assisting the architects in specification, samples and advice and competing in the tender costs,” explained TRI’s Brian Connor. “We supplied and installed factory finish terrazzo tiles to all lift lobbies over seven floors and the bespoke terrazzo pattern tile to main reception.”

“Our design intent was to use terrazzo for its robust and hard-wearing performance but also because it is visually interesting material,” explained Ben Leach of architects AAMM. “The grey white tone chip of the terrazzo with flecks of Thassos and Giallo Siena suitably reflects the palette of materials and colours used throughout.”

The NFTMMS represents companies who wish to maintain and improve the standards of craftsmanship and technical control on which the industry depends. It includes companies involved in terrazzo, mosaic, marble, granite, limestone and quartz and NFTMMS members freely offer technical advice and assistance with specifications. Visit the website at www.nftmms.co.uk for more details.

NFTMMS member In Opera Group, specialists in stone and porcelain interior and exterior finishes, was selected to supply the terrazzo for the floor, the Calacatta marble for the columns and the granite for the roof top floor.

“This was a significant project for us and we worked closely with AHMM on refining the design in terms of optimising sizes, thickness and specification as well as providing samples throughout the process for design and quality purposes,” said In Opera Group Sales and Marketing Director Enzo Favro.

Working with an existing building with varying build-ups it was critical that different thicknesses could be used for the different applications as needed.

This required continual review of sizes as site conditions were uncovered during construction. In addition, the requirement of a luxurious inlay in the reception area of two-tone triangular tiles tested skills in design, fabrication and installation.

The 1 King William Street office building refurbishment and extension in the Bank Conservation Area at the heart of the City of London was undertaken for UD Europe. Kajima were the development managers, McLaren the main contractors. www.nftmms.co.uk

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Bona Titan – A New Generation Of Powerful Adhesives Bona, the wood floor experts, has launched Bona Titan, a new supreme performance, silane- based adhesive for high value projects, very wide or oversized solid wood boards - or any installation where the quality of the bond has to be guaranteed.

Bona Titan contains Titanium Technology - a revolutionary new formula comprising quadruple crosslinking that delivers superior durability and an unbeatable initial bond speed - even under challenging subfloor conditions.

Bona Titan can be specified with confidence to bond all types of wood flooring. Its superb shear strength makes installation easy and keeps even the largest, solid boards securely in place.

If the subfloor is sound and dry, no primer is required. The hard, silane-based formula contains no ingredients that can migrate after curing, which eliminates all risk of discolouration at the joints. The smooth, thick consistency makes it easy to use and produces stable ribs, an extremely high initial grab and zero risk of hollow spots. The bond strength of Bona Titan will not diminish over time so the stability of the floor is guaranteed for the long term.

Bona Titan meets ISO 17178 standards and, in line with Bona’s environmental strategy, is a safe, clean formulation which also carries EC1-R Plus, DIBt, Greenguard and A+ low emission certifications. Bona Titan is compatible with underfloor heating and can be used directly on metal or tiles. Floors bonded with Bona Titan can be sanded after just 12 hours. www.bona.com

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Forbo’s Floor Coverings Help To Energise New Student Accommodation Manchester design studio Jasper Sanders + Partners has used variety of Forbo’s products in a combination of bright colours to create an energetic and enriching environment for the tenants of Bristol’s latest student accommodation development.

Jasper Sanders, Design Director, outlined the design brief for New Bridewell, which offers students contemporary studio-living with communal social spaces and quiet study areas: “Students are now very discerning about the quality of their living environments,” he said, “and our client, Fresh Student Living, wanted us to create an inspiring and vibrant place, which would not only attract future tenants but also help them to connect easily with one another once they had moved in.”

Jasper chose to fit out all communal areas with Tessera Layout carpet tiles which he specified for their modular format, contemporary colour palette and robust durability. Anthracite grey provides a unifying backdrop, connecting the different activity spaces which are highlighted with bright colour pops, yellow being the dominant colour in study areas and a mix of blue shades in more social areas. The ‘pixellated’ layout was specifically designed to reflect the long history of the University’s Department of Computer Science.

Tessera Layout was not the only Forbo range used. “We needed to ensure that students living here would not be disturbed by

noise pollution,” said Jasper. “We installed Sarlon Acoustic Vinyl in the studio flats, as the softer surface and acoustic performance should significantly reduce impact sound, and in turn, improve the health and well-being of the tenants.”

“When it comes to student accommodation, you need to create interiors that will excite and energise students. It has been great working with the team at Forbo as the service is quick and efficient and the products on offer are very stylish and well designed – helping us to create the interiors we envisage.”

For more information please telephone 0844 822 3928, email info.flooring.uk@forbo.com or visit www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/ education

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The basic system includes a standard platform, but our full range offers solutions for both solar panel and window installation. With health & safety being at the core of the system, Easi-Dec is EN tested, with full training provided on request.

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An architect’s vision for a ‘wave-effect’ building with no roof protrusions, to mirror the sinuous lines of nearby hills, has been achieved thanks to drainage ventilation expert Studor.

Italian architects, in conjunction with the multi-discipline company STEAM, designed the c130m Monselice Hospital in Northern East Italy to ensure it not only fulfilled the highest operational requirements, but also had a profile in harmony with the adjacent sloping hillside landscape. To achieve this aesthetic look, the integrity of the rooftops needed to be maintained, and the design did not allow for any roof protrusions to interrupt the flow of the roofline.

The project’s MEP contractor, Gemmo SpA, recognising that input from an expert in drainage ventilation was needed, asked Studor (with over 40 years’ experience in the field) to advise on the drainage system design.

“Our solution was to cap as many stacks as possible with the Studor MaxiVent Air Admittance Valve (AAV) which fits discreetly within the roof space”, commented Studor’s UK Technical Sales Director Daniel Rath.

“The Maxi-Vent protects the trap seals within the drainage system by allowing the intake of air so that each soil pipe can maintain the right level of pressure within the system. This is critical, especially in a hospital environment, ensuring there is no cross-contamination from the drainage system into the habitable space.”

“Furthermore, the Maxi-Vents eliminate the need for any roof penetrations, thus reducing the amount of pipework required saving both time and money. So, not only is the integrity of the roof maintained, but heat loss was minimised and time was saved onsite.” www.studor.net

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FAKRO Roof Windows For Aberdeenshire Passivhaus Self-Build Built on the footprint of a draughty and impractical dwelling on a site in Comers near Banchory, Carsluchie Croft was constructed to the Passivhaus standard.

The low energy, sustainable family home has FAKRO FTT U6 and FTP U5 Electro triple-glazed roof windows in a design which maximises solar gain, has high insulation levels (using high density ecological wood fibre) and heat recovery ventilation.

The FTT U6 has an exceptional U-value of 0.81W/m2K and is among very few standard products which can meet the exacting Passivhaus requirement in its own right. The FTP U5 windows also had Z-wave connectivity enabling them to be operated from a laptop, mobile or tablet alongside appliances from over 200 of the world’s leading manufacturers. All windows were also fitted with thermal flashings to enhance overall airtightness.

The compact 1½ storey form reflects local vernacular architecture, with the angled bay on the south side designed as a dynamic element to contrast with the compact solid stone-clad form of the majority of the house. This alignment is picked up by the angle of the upper floor terrace and ‘cut-in’ of the roof above, the combined effect of which is to create a positive and negative ‘motif’ on the roofscape at the front of the dwelling. The garage and swimming pool are accommodated in a separate linear building, parallel to and physically linked to the main house by a partially covered veranda. www.fakro.co.uk

Maximum Protection, Minimum Effort

KeeLine®Horizontal Life Line provides fall arrest/restraint protection where guardrails are not suitable or when a virtually invisible solution is required. The system can be fitted to most standard roof types including membrane, standing seam, metal profile and composite panel roofs. KeeLine®provides users with complete and continual ‘handsfree’ protection throughout the system and incorporates an Inline Shock Absorber to minimise the loads to an acceptable level for both the user and structure in the event of a fall.

•Suitable for use on multiple roof types •Conforms to EN 795:2012 •Allows spans up to 12m and 3 users •Designed for horizontal or overhead applications Fragile Roof Access Solutions / Mobile Man Anchor / Demarcation / Rooftop Walkways / Mobile Valley Frame / Kee Anchor Beam / Ladder Restraints / Self Closing Gate / Guardrails

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Robust Rainwater System For Bridlington’s New RNLI Station Bridlington’s new lifeboat station is set to open, replacing the 114 year old original station which has become outdated, cramped and impractical. The design of the charity’s new purpose built station not only considered the practicalities of a working station but also aesthetics as it stands in a prime location on the Spa Promenade adjacent to the beach - a convenient position saving precious minutes in the launch time of the lifeboat.

Echoing Art Deco lines, building materials for the new station were chosen for both design impact and durability, as the construction will have to withstand the Northeast coastal elements for many years to come. With this in mind a stainless steel rainwater system from Yeoman Rainguard was chosen.

Functional yet stylish, 145 x 165mm box gutters and 80mm dia. downpipes were fitted complementing the sleek linear appearance of the lifeboat house.

The new two – storey RNLI lifeboat Station at Bridlington will not only look the part but will play the part too. There is space to house a new Shannon class lifeboat alongside the inshore D class lifeboat. The crew accommodation is more modern and the establishment will also include a workshop, changing and drying room, crew room, and a space for the charity’s lifeguards to store their lifesaving equipment. www.rainguard.co.uk

Cembrit Takes The High Road With Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation Cembrit has expanded its growing portfolio of roofing accessories with the Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation, a practical fibre cement product that provides ridge capping for pitched roofs.

Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation is specifically designed to provide a high level of ridgeline ventilation.

Colour matched for use with Cembrit fibre cement slates, the ridge is suitable for monopitch roofs ranging from 20° to 40°. The range includes start and end caps for a neat finish. Weighing 4kg, the product is lightweight, making it easy to transport and carry up to roof level. At 530mm in length, it is possible to carry two linear metres of ridge at a time.

Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation is a fibre cement product that complements the smooth, flush look of the fibre cement slates. The ridges are lighter in weight than concrete alternatives, making them easier to install for a roofer working at height.

The ridges do not require electric power for cutting, or any dust suppression equipment. They can be dry fixed with readily available colour matched “sela” type screws and installation is not dependent on getting the correct mortar mix, or having to wait for dry weather. Cembrit Slate Mono Ridge Ventilation has an air capacity of 5,000 mm2 per linear metre. www.cembrit.co.uk

Trapac Tile And Snow Guards For £3 Billion Chelsea Barracks Development Klober Trapac® Tile and Snow Guards have been used on the ‘super-prime’ 13-acre site of the former Chelsea Barracks. The galvanised and powder coated grids are suitable for installation with any large or medium format, flat or profiled concrete interlocking tiles.

They provide a lightweight and easy-to-fit means of preventing tile fragments or other débris from falling to the ground. Heavy falls of snow can are also retained against the grid as it melts and the water passes safely through it. Support brackets are linked using grid connectors and need no support batten.

The first of six phases to build 448 homes includes 123 designated as ‘affordable’ as well as five acres of gardens and open spaces, a public sports centre, shops and a children’s playground. Eight years after being sold by the MoD for almost £1 billion the £3 billion development on Chelsea Bridge Road, designed by architects Squire and Partners, consists of three blocks of up to eight storeys containing 74 apartments of 1 - 6 bedrooms.

For more information go to http://klober.co.uk/shop/ product/trapac-tile-and-snow-safety-grid

Red Grandis™ Lands At Lathams The UK’s biggest independent timber and panel products distributor, James Latham, is now offering Red Grandis™ directly from stock through all eight of its nationwide timber depots.

large projects such as door frames as it is supplied in long engineered lengths so it is less likely to bow and warp, this in turn reduces the need to overlap and finger joint frames.

Ethically sourced and plantation grown in Uruguay by forestry and logging giant Urufor, Red Grandis is one hundred percent FSC® certified and fully complaint with EUTR legislation.

Mr Hayward added, “James Latham has a long history and expertise in bringing new and innovative products to market and Red Grandis fits perfectly within our extensive timber portfolio which boasts one of the largest and most varied ranges of joinery quality hardwoods and softwoods available in the UK.”

Offering exceptional durability and stability, this high-performing, versatile hardwood timber - which comes from the Eucalyptus family - is also easy to machine and stain, plus, because it is plantation grown, it offers continuity of supply.

James Latham’s Technical Timber Sales Development Manager, Justin Hayward explained, “We are really excited to be able to offer this product and I am confident that it will quickly become a popular choice with our customers. Red Grandis is ethically sourced; environmentally friendly and readily available and this, coupled with outstanding levels of performance in stability and durability, ensures that it ticks all of the boxes not only for us, but for our customers.”

Typical uses for Red Grandis include all types of joinery such as windows, doors, conservatories, mouldings and cladding. It is particularly well suited to

Red Grandis is available in the following thicknesses as sawn timber; 25mm, 32mm, 38mm and 50mm and in widths of 150mm and wider as well as long lengths (mainly 3.7m to 4.9m). It is also offered as WoodEx®, Latham’s own premium quality, engineered hardwood and softwood timber product in all core sizes for joinery applications as clear faced and finger jointed for long lengths.

To learn more about Red Grandis and Latham’s complete product range please visit www.lathamtimber.co.uk. Information is also available from Latham’s marketing department by e-mailing: marketing@lathams.co.uk or by calling: 0116 257 3415.

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Neaco Products Make A Splash At Waterside Conference Centre Neaco’s semi-structural glass balustrade and aluminium decking systems have been extensively specified at The Slate, the University of Warwick’s impressive conference centre occupying a waterside setting in the heart of the campus near Coventry.

Designed by Associated Architects and built by Speller Metcalfe, the single storey facility comprises 650 sqm of flexible event space, including a large multi-purpose conference room, kitchen, office and plant room.

Providing a capacity of up to 400 delegates, the building maximises views of the adjoining lake with a predominance of glazing and no pillars or fixtures to obscure the outlook. Neaco’s Elan aluminium powder coated balustrade lines the full-length of a front terrace overlooking the lake and has been designed to accommodate the view with clear glass panel infills. Most balustrade designs secure glass infill panels in place by attaching them to the stanchions with a clip, but Elan’s glass panels are secured by a top rail above and a subtle floor channel below. The result is a sleek appearance, an economical use of materials and an easy-to-install solution. The terrace also features Neaco’s Neatdek aluminium grille decking.

Neaco’s National Sales Manager, Peter Melia, said: “We are delighted to have contributed a specification to this outstanding project. Our Elan semistructural glass system is ideal for the purpose of maximising views which is a vital aspect of this building. Our aluminium grilles are enjoying a major surge in demand as decking for terraces and balconies due to their efficient drainage, exceptional fire resistance, anti-slip surfaces and maintenance-free durability with a lifespan of between 60 and 100 years. These attributes give our products a clear advantage over timber, GRP and composite decking in similar applications.” https://neaco.co.uk

Safeglide 2 - Heras Launches Their Safest Sliding Gate On The UK Market In 2016 Heras decided to improve their existing sliding gate so that it would not only be one of the safest on the market, but also would be easy to install, and extremely reliable giving end users many years of trouble free operation. ‘Safety is at the heart of everything we do and it is especially important for automated gates and barriers.’ says Geoff Miles, National Sales Director at Heras in the UK. Craftsmanship, high-quality materials and an excellent level of service: Heras continues to develop as a specialist in outdoor perimeter solutions. ‘We listen closely to the needs of our customers,’ Geoff Miles explains. ‘Development of the Safeglide 2 was no exception, our customers need both safe operation and excellent reliability. The product fulfills and often exceeds UK safety regulations.’ Not only has Heras developed a gate which is extremely safe and secure, the company is able to provide their customers and end users with a choice of various sizes, colours and infills for seamless integration into the overall perimeter solution.

Customer support - ‘As a manufacturer it is our responsibility to ensure that all automated gates are designed, installed and operated safely,’ says Geoff Miles. ‘First, we visit customers to discuss design and installation requirements. We then provide training courses for installers and contractors so they can learn how to install and operate the gate safely. After the gate has been installed we revisit to carry out a final inspection and provide the end user with a certificate. Our customers can rely on us for excellent technical support.’

Installation and maintenance - Safeglide 2 is not only lightweight but also quick and easy to install thanks to its prefabricated modular construction. This plug and play solution was designed with installers in mind. In the event of any damage or malfunction, Heras keeps all spare parts in stock and their engineers are always available. This way Heras ensures that any potential out-of-service times are reduced to a minimum. www.heras.co.uk/safegate

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High Capacity Channel System Drains Car Park At Mcarthur Glen, Designer Outlets, York McArthur Glen, the leasing, management and marketing company has twenty one Designer Outlets in eight countries across Europe and is still expanding its business.

The new Designer Outlets indoor mall at Fulford, York features over 120 designer brands including clothing, foot ware, eyewear, home wares, restaurants and cafés. The mall is set in 60 acres of landscaped grounds, including an extensive free car park available for customers.

Hauraton Limited introduced the RECYFIX® MONOTEC, surface drainage system in January 2016. The McArthur Glen Designer Outlets mall, York, joins numerous installations successfully completed in the United Kingdom.

The RECYFIX® MONOTEC system was installed to provide surface drainage in a section of the car park’s asphalt surface. Having a grating width of 100mm (Channel internal dimension) with an overall height of 230mm and a cross-section of 190.5cm2, the 66 metres of channel supplied provide a total water capacity of just over 1260 litres.

The MONOTEC one metre long channel component is of a sturdy monolithic design where the HEELSAFE grating and the tongue and groove linking system are integral to the channel moulding. The whole unit is made of tough, virtually unbreakable polypropylene (PP) formulated to be very resistant to daily temperature fluctuations from frost

conditions to strong sunlight, including the Ultra Violet (UV) spectrum. PP is naturally resistant to de-icing salt.

Complying with the requirements of EN 1433, the PP is given its UV resistance by adding just sufficient stabiliser so that the structural strength of the material is unaffected and a consistent appearance is maintained. The MONOTEC channels have a loading category of up to Class D400.

Tim Connolly, Hauraton‘s Managing Director comments; “The tongue and groove features on the MONOTEC channels provides easy assembly of the moulded components and facilitates the alignment of the channel run so cutting installation time for the groundwork contractor.

All Hauraton surface water drainage systems’ comply with European Standards (hENs) and carries the CE mark”.

For RECYFIX® MONOTEC product specifications go to www. hauraton.co.uk. CIVILS section For other case studies go to www.drainage-projects.co.uk .

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SureSet Resin Bound, Beautiful And Accessible Permeable Paving What’s unique about SureSet is that they specialise exclusively in permeable resin bound paving and offer an 18-year guarantee on all installations – who else does that?

Their resin bound paving system consists of clear resin and natural aggregate, marble or recycled materials that, when mixed, form a 3D matrix that, when laid, forms minute voids that allow water to pass through.

This efficient dispersal of water brings a range of safety and comfort benefits including: Reducing puddles Preventing weed growth Contributing to flood prevention Minimising the potential for flash flooding Reducing water pollution caused by oils and heavy metals

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Delivering a visually stunning accessible, durable and practical surface that requires little maintenance, the huge choice of colours and textures makes SureSet suitable for new build or refurbishment projects and all styles of property; modern, traditional, listed or heritage.

SuDS compliant SureSet permeable resin bound paving is ideal for many aspects of a housing development; access roads, pathways, ramps, patios, driveways, tree pits and public spaces.

SureSet was recently specified for Kennet Island in Reading, a housing development that took 11 years to finish.

Now completed, cool and contemporary Kennet Island is a thriving community with a central piazza, gym, licensed café, convenience store, nursery and a dedicated bus service to nearby Reading town centre. In keeping with the modern design of the development, Block K required a surface that was aesthetically pleasing, easy to maintain, hardwearing and accessible.

SureSet were contracted by O'Halloran & O'Brien in January 2016 to install 306m² of Norwegian Pearl Natural Aggregate to ramps and a communal courtyard. The project was carried out in two phases and completed in March 2017.

A combination of permanent homes and serviced apartments, Kennet Island is a truly desirable place to live; fully accessible, immaculately kept grounds, close to city life, countryside on your doorstep and less than half an hour from London.

SureSet are delighted at how naturally their permeable resin bound paving complements this beautiful new neighbourhood.

Project features: Application: ramps, communal courtyard Area: 306m² Base: asphalt Colour: Norwegian Pearl (natural aggregate) Depth: 19.5 – 24mm Edges: Marshall blocks Installed: March 2017

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Suitable bases for SureSet Simple SuDS Base is a fully permeable system using SureSet’s grid structure, SureCell®. Surecell is laid onto soil with a geotextile fabric, infilled with gravel and a top layer of SureSet resin bound gravel applied. For vehicular use, a double layer of SureCell is used.

Asphalt is a suitable base for all traffic (depending on build up). SureSet can be laid directly onto an existing asphalt surface or a newly installed one once it has cooled. The asphalt should be laid onto an appropriate granular sub-base, of adequate depth to accept the expected weight of use.

Concrete is a suitable base for all traffic (depending on build up). Existing concrete should be thoroughly cleaned and primed with a polymer based primer before SureSet permeable paving is installed. If installed to freshly laid concrete a minimum of seven days must be allowed and the surface primed using a polymer based primer before SureSet permeable paving is laid.

Crushed rock is a suitable base for areas of low pedestrian traffic with no vehicular access. Built in two layers of 4/20 free draining base, and well-compacted to a minimum depth of 100mm and SureSet resin bound paving laid to a minimum depth of 30mm.

For more detailed information about how to specify SureSet including laying and curing, flow rates and SuDS, please visit their website.

For samples, brochures or advice please visit www.sureset.co.uk, telephone 01985 841180 or email mail@sureset.co.uk.

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Residents At The Landmark Apartments In Dudley Stay Safe With SE Controls An iconic and popular residential development in the West Midlands, The Landmark at Brierley Hill, is using smoke control systems from SE Controls to ensure escape routes are kept free of smoke in the event of a fire, allowing residents to exit the building safely.

Also, on the second, third and fourth floors, supplementary automatic opening vents (AOV) are provided as part of the naturally ventilated smoke control system to ensure additional stairwells and corridors are kept free of smoke to aid escape from apartments within 7.5 metres of the stairs.

Located at the Waterfront complex adjacent to the Merry Hill retail centre in Dudley, The Landmark was formerly the HQ for a financial services company before being acquired by investment property developer, Seven Capital, who converted it into 181 apartments with Colmore Tang Construction, all of which were sold off-plan within five months.

A further naturally ventilated system is used on floors five and six. Although these have the smallest floor area, a further dedicated escape staircase is protected by AOV louvres at the head of stairs. The main escape route in the seven-storey section of the building is also protected by a naturally ventilated smoke system, which covers all the floors.

The shape of the building and its graduated tiered design, which rises from two to seven storeys, are key features that made the new apartment development attractive to residents, but it also presented a number of challenges during the design and engineering of the smoke control system, which needed to be addressed by SE Controls.

Using an SE Controls OSLoop modular smoke control system and OS2 SHEVTEC controllers together with a range of AOVs, louvres, SECO Ni 24 40 chain actuators and mechanical fan extraction, the system is highly effective and operates as a fully integrated solution.

The building’s five existing stairwells were to be used for escape, but the travel distance from some of the apartments was more than the 7.5 metres specified within Building Regulations Approved Document B for a code compliant naturally ventilated smoke control system.

To overcome this, SE Controls designed and installed four individual smoke ventilation solutions based on the specific requirements of each floor within the building, which combines both mechanical fan and natural smoke extraction to provide an effective and integrated life safety system.

On the ground floor and first two levels, which have the largest floor areas and highest density of apartments, the building uses an SE Controls SHEVTEC Extended Travel Distance mechanical fan system. This protects the corridors and three of the stairwells where apartments are located more than 7.5 metres from the escape stairs.

Michael Scrimshaw, Business Development Manager for SE Controls, said: “The unique layout and structure of the building, together with its change of use from offices to residential made it one of the more complex projects we’ve undertaken to ensure the full system is not only compliant, but also effective. By fully understanding the escape paths and layout, we were able to engineer the complete system using different smoke control technologies as a fully integrated life safety solution dedicated to this particular building.” www.secontrols.com

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The Manser Practice Specifies An Elegant, High-Performance Corian® Facade For The New NGS Macmillan Unit At The Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust When the NHS Chesterfield Royal Hospital commissioned a separate and dedicated cancer outpatient facility, the brief to architects The Manser Practice was to create a comfortable, modern and welcoming clinical environment in which the design would contribute to the therapeutic ambience of the space.

The new £10 million NGS MacMillan Unit (partially funded by the charity) offers an optimum range of treatment, testing and care facilities over two storeys, and features an impressive ventilated façade made from Corian® – the versatile and sophisticated design surface that is increasingly specified for the exterior skin of buildings.

Guy Barlow, the project architect says, “The use of Corian® internally in buildings is well known in various forms, from work surfaces, to joinery cladding and even lighting. On this project it was selected for a number of reasons. Corian® is one of a very small palette of materials used on the project, and it makes an elegant link to both internal and external spaces. Technically, it can be thermoformed and jointed, allowing curves to be introduced and corners mitred. A further advantage is the ability to laser cut artwork for areas such as the vent panels and the detailing of the louvres, while its subtle translucency lends a softness, particularly at night when light falls across it. It is also a hygienic material that is easy to clean and maintain.”

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The façade was created by expert Corian® Industrial Partners, Unique Fabrications.

MD Greg Beaver explains, “The system uses an open visible joint with a black breather membrane behind. We worked closely with The Manser Practice, and Corian® distributors CDUK, on CAD drawings and a mock-up, and to reassure with all key safety and fire rating certifications from standard testing. The façade design includes custom firebreaks to cavity walls. Over 1,000 square metres of Corian® in a 12mm thickness in Glacier White was applied. This featured perforated panels to the windows and large radius panels thermoformed to the precise shapes required, plus external fins, also clad in Corian®. The fabrication and installation using Kiel fixings took three months.”

The new centre opened officially on September 22nd 2017 and can now serve the area’s oncology patients in a much more efficient, localised and sensitive way, tripling the hospital’s previous capacity. The building offers facilities for Haematology, Oncology, Acute Oncology service, Chemotherapy, selected Medical Day Case activity, Palliative Care and Respiratory Clinics and support services, all in one attractive and superbly equipped place.

Simon Towers Communications Advisor for the Chesterfield Royal says, “Our cancer outpatient services were spread across different areas of the hospital, not always in the most ideal environments. Some areas had no natural light and were cramped and short of space. This new unit brings all services together, making it easier for patients and more efficient for staff. The difference is enormous! The team are delighted with results

and the building looks fantastic inside and out. Having a pristine exterior that is also easy to maintain, and even repair if needed, will help to keep the new building looking clean and fresh.”

Corian® for Exterior Cladding and Façades: Corian® is a highly valued solution for façade applications due to both its aesthetic versatility and long term performance. Completely homogenous and non-porous, it is easy to clean and maintain. It is also fire rated, resistant to graffiti, UV and climatic conditions – and, should any damage occur – the material is repairable. Corian® is compatible with a ‘secret’ fix undercut anchor system and its lightweight, workable properties are a further benefit to both fabrication and installation.

Corian® also offers the broadest range of international certification for façade applications among solid surfaces and has passed a series of fundamental tests for its application to the exterior of buildings. These include freeze/thaw cycling resistance, standards proving the material’s resistance to exterior environmental substances, fire performance tests, and tests for abuse resistance. Further information and certificates are available on request from DuPont.

In the UK, Corian® sponsors a RIBA approved CPD seminar on Solid Surfaces for Rainscreen Facades. To book this CPD seminar please call: 0800 962 116 Corian® is distributed in the UK exclusively by CD (UK) Ltd. For enquiries about Corian®: T: 0800 962 116 E: info@corian.co.uk or visit www.corian.uk

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Viewing Deep Shafts In The Round Cuts Survey Times And Costs

New Aberdeen Academy School Benefits From Frametite Airtightness System

Drainage specialist Lanes Group plc has used advanced camera survey technology to dramatically cut the cost, time and inconvenience to the public of surveying more than 100 deep sewer shafts.

A two-person team used an IBAK Panoramo SI camera to complete full inspection surveys of more than 100 manholes across Broadstairs and Ramsgate, Kent, for Southern Water in just two weeks.

A conventional approach would have required the shafts to be inspected through confined space entry, taking up to three months to complete.

The Panoramo SI camera generates a 360-degree high resolution image, plus a 3D point cloud scan, of the inside of the shaft. It can be used for surveying vertical chambers and shafts of 300mm diameter and above. The camera has two HD digital cameras fitted with distortion-free, wide-angle lenses. These complete a scan of structure interiors in seconds, with all data captured in one pass.

It is also EX-rated, so provides enhanced safety when operated in hazardous environments with an increased likelihood of coming into contact with volatile gases. www.lanesfordrains.co.uk

The construction of a new £44 million contemporary secondary school in Aberdeen will incorporate the superior airtightness performance qualities of the Frametite air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group.

‘Lochside Academy’ will provide impressive educational facilities for 1,350 pupils in the south of Aberdeen.

Main contractor Balfour Beatty required a high-quality air tightness membrane and in conjunction with sub-contractor A & E Construction Falkirk chose the Frametite System as an external air barrier as opposed to an internal air barrier system.

The Frametite System comprises Frametite, a low-resistance vapour permeable air barrier for walls plus Wraptite Tape.

This approach saves on both the labour and material costs associated with achieving the demands of energy efficiency in buildings.

Positioning an air barrier on the outside of the building simplifies the process of maintaining the envelope’s integrity, as there are less building services and structural penetrations to be sealed.

By reducing the likelihood of potential failures to meet designed airtightness levels, the Frametite System helps ensure “as-designed” performance, narrowing the performance gap between as-designed and actual energy performance. www.proctorgroup.com

Marmox Multiboards Facilitate Fit Out Of Queenshurst Apartments Work to complete the final phase of a luxury residential development at Kingston-Upon-Thames has included the use of versatile high performance Multiboards from the range of Marmox Limited. The fit out of the bathrooms within the one, two and three bedroom apartments in this third phase to Berkeley Group’s very popular Queenshurst project has been carried out by specialist sub-contractor, South Eastern Carpentry.

Its operatives are making use of 6mm thick 1250 x 600mm Multiboards as a robust and moisture-proof tile backer as they complete the bathroom interiors. Marmox Multiboards are manufactured from extruded polystyrene or XPS and offer a range of positive physical characteristics in addition to being fully waterproof. They are both light to handle and easy to cut, while still being able to sustain substantial loadings if required. They further offer good thermal insulation performance, helping to cut condensation risk.

Elsewhere the boards have featured in other domestic, commercial and educational projects across the country.

They were even used to replace badly deteriorated ceiling panels high above a public swimming pool in Peterborough where ease of installation and resistance to moist aggressive conditions were paramount. www.marmox.co.uk

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ESG Helps Give Estée Lauder The Beauty Treatment Over the years ESG has used its skill in glass processing to turn the designs of high profile architects and companies into the glass at the heart of many spectacular modern work spaces. One such company was MCM Architecture who won the Best Workspace Interior Award at the World Interiors News Award 2016, for the design of the relocation space of The Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland to One Fitzroy.

ESG had the pleasure of producing the glass on the dramatic statement staircase, linking the ten floors together. Architectural fabricators Robert Stevens and Sons did an amazing job of installing the staircase and glass, turning MCM’s vision into reality The staircase creates a ‘dedicated entrance to the training suites from the building reception, offering a glamorous welcome to the many visiting Beauty Advisors attending training’, writes worldarchitecturenews.com.

MCM wanted to create a head office that ‘works like an office, but does not look, or feel like an office’ and with clever design features and by using glass products we feel that they went above and beyond the brief. The judges said the project had ‘lovely detailing, and generally a very strong design ethos throughout.’ www.esg.glass

Tata Technologies Innovation Centre Adds Style And Practicality With Encasement Tata Technologies’ new £20 million European Innovation and Development Centre (EIDC) in Warwick has used more than 70 ‘Forma’ aluminium column casings from Encasement to conceal structural steelwork in the three storey building.

Designed by Birmingham based architects, Webb Gray, the EIDC’s steel frame curtain-walled structure provides 60,000sq.ft of office space for around 600 staff and was built by BAM Construction on a 3.85 acre green field site.

Supplied and installed by Encasement, the column casings are used throughout the building on each of the three floors to conceal structural supports in the six extensive open plan office areas together with separate conference and presentation rooms and the ground floor restaurant.

Manufactured from 3mm thick aluminium and standing 3000mm high, the 530mm diameter ‘Forma’ casings also incorporate an acoustic lining to help dampen noise and reverberation in the office areas. They are also finished in a white PPC coating to integrate with the interior design and reflect natural light. While some of the casings are positioned around the perimeter of each floor, adjacent to the glazed facade, many have also been integrated into the design and construction of the interior workstations, storage facilities and desktops, with cupboard units and meeting tables being built around them.

In some locations, the lower half of the column casings are concealed by modular cabinets and integral desks, while in others, the storage and drawer units are designed to be slightly narrower than the column casing diameter, leaving the full height visible on either side, giving variety to the interior layout and adjacent meeting areas.

Encasement also supplied and installed a series of semi-circular column casings, which are used in individual offices and meeting rooms where the structural steelwork forms part of the partition wall. www.encasement.co.uk

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Magical Result As SFS Fasteners Deliver For MediaCity UK’s Iconic New Building SFS has played a key role in enabling Artez, the main contractor, and leading roofing and cladding contractor Longworth to deliver an iconic new building on Manchester's vibrant MediaCity waterfront for upmarket bar and restaurant chain The Alchemist.

The company’s powder-coated, high performance A4 (grade 316) stainless steel fasteners were key to creating a stunning gold building envelope for ‘The Bund’, a unique structure located on the land bridge crossing Dock 9 at Salford Quays, between The Lowry and the BBC. Designed by Reid Architects, The Bund is an iconic new bar and restaurant on the waterfront next to the world famous Lowry Centre for Living Ventures and the company’s 11th Alchemist venue. The design brief provided scope for originality and creativity in meeting the key requirements to deliver a building that would be different and special, and draw together the diverse areas of Salford Quays in a single new building.

The Bund provides a revolutionary hybrid landscape in creating what is a unique and futuristic venue. The new building’s gold roof and walls, and stunning terrace that cantilevers out over the canal, are designed to match the aesthetic and style ambitions of Living Ventures and of the high class cocktail bar’s clientele.

Longworth, who are renowned for their expertise in metal roofing, were commissioned to construct the building envelope and to realise Reid Architects’ golden vision. The company’s Business Development Manager, Ben Parker, says, "We are immensely proud of our work on The Alchemist, an incredibly complex building envelope project that only a handful of companies in the UK could have successfully implemented. To hear that the building has been shortlisted for a Building of the Year Award with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce this October makes it an especially memorable project for us.

"Colour coordinating the gold zinc panels and the fasteners was critical, which is why we worked with SFS to ensure complete colour consistency on the fastener heads. We can rely on the excellent quality of SFS products, with their range of A4 (grade 316) fasteners enabling us to offer an extended life cycle on the building envelope, a requirement which is now generally specified by all the leading architects.”

Graeme McIlroy, Regional Sales Manager at SFS, adds, "Fasteners hold the key to maintaining the visual appeal of the building envelope, with our powder coated A4 stainless steel fasteners best for ensuring a façade retains its integrity over a long service life. We are delighted to have been part of The Bund development working with Longworth and we hope to supply fasteners for more exciting projects as this exciting development rivals London at the heart of the media world.”

To find out more about high performance fasteners for the building envelope visit www.sfsintec.co.uk.

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Hanover Building Unveiled By Remmers The Grade II Listed building located in Manchester City Centre is being refurbished by Quadriga Contracts Ltd as part of the NOMA regeneration scheme to provide Grade A office space, retail and leisure facilities. Constructed in 1905; the interior walls have accumulated a thick build-up of dust, dirt, polish and even nicotine residue, all of which needed to be removed.

Following trials of various products, Remmers Arte Mundit Eco was selected as it is a self-vulcanising cleaning paste designed for thorough, water-free removal of residues and soiling on a wide range of substrates.

The Arte Mundit Eco was applied using a 4” brush and left to ‘set’ overnight.

The set rubber-like material was then removed by hand the following day revealing the original white marble finish. The Client is delighted with the results that the product has achieved. www.remmers.co.uk

Schöck Isokorb For All Three Phases Of Manchester’s Adelphi Wharf Manchester is a city rich in architectural styles and rightly proud of its industrial heritage. Something that is reflected in the design of Adelphi Wharf, a high-end development

by Fortis, being delivered over three stages in Salford, alongside the River Irwell.

The lower levels consist of stout blue engineering brick, contrasting with the reactive colour-change panels of the upper levels. As the observer’s position changes, these vary visually in tone and colour, which accentuates the many recessed balconies on the development.

In addition to the recessed concrete balconies, there are also steel balconies connected to the concrete frame.

The latter having spans of up to 1.8m, finished with a metal mesh and timber decking. It is crucial that any risk of thermal bridging is minimised at these various connectivity points. So the use of effective structural thermal breaks are a critical element in the design. Local heat loss is a major factor. Also, low internal surface temperatures in the area of the thermal bridge can cause condensation, if they are below the dew point. This is likely to result in structural integrity problems with absorbent materials, such as insulation products or plasterboard. Mould growth is also a possible risk. To counter any such problems, Adelphi Wharf incorporates the Schöck Isokorb types K and KS structural thermal breaks; which are extremely effective and widely used solutions.

The Schöck Isokorb type K with compression module HTE-Compact and 80 mm insulation thickness, is a load bearing thermal break element for free cantilevered balcony construction. Whereas the type KS is suiitable for cantilevered steel balconies and canopies. Both types transfer negative moments and positive shear forces and block the outflow of heat by means of a high-quality polystyrene insulation core. The Schöck Isokorb types K and KS units guarantee totally verifiable performance standards, meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations and offer BBA Certification and LABC Registration. In addition to providing highly effective connectivity solutions for these two applications, the Schöck Isokorb range also offers a modular product for steel-tosteel applications – and there is even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets.

When any Isokorb product type is incorporated in residential buildings, the required fRsi value – the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk that must be equal to or greater than 0.75 – is always comfortably met. For a free copy of the Schöck Thermal Bridging Guide and / or the Thermal Bridging Solutions brochure – contact the company on 01865 290 890 or visit www.schoeck.co.uk

illbruck Sealing Products Achieve Astonishing Airtightness For Oak-Framed Building Thanks to a variety of air-and vapour-tight barriers, sealants and gap-fillers from tremco illbruck, a new-build oak-framed office building has achieved an astonishing airtightness of 1.5m3/h/ m2 rather than the expected 4.5-5.0m3/h/m2. Rob Halliwell, Area Sales Manager (WF&S) for tremco illbruck Ltd, recommended a combination of three products to provide an air-and vapour-tight barrier in the roof void and extending down into the upper elevation of the ground floor. illbruck ME003 Vapour Barrier is a three-ply co-extruded polyethylene (PE) membrane.

It is manufactured from high-grade polymer granulate so it is therefore both highly vapourretardant and tear-resistant. To complement the vapour barrier, Rob Halliwell proposed illbruck ME317 Internal Membrane Tape, a single-sided, reinforced kraft paper tape with solvent-free, modified acrylic adhesive for bonding the vapour barrier overlaps. The third product was illbruck OT301 Endurance Adhesive, for bonding and forming an air-tight seal between the ME003 vapour barrier and the structural elements. www.tremco-illbruck.com

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