The Essential Building Product Review August 2016 Issue 3

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August 2016 - Issue 3 www.ebpr.co.uk

The Essential Building Product

Modelling Abet’s Laminates Page 21

ArmourFX Panels Create Social Media Backdrop for Linq Spa, Las Vegas Page 24

Glass And Glazing Systems Transform Media Centre Page 34

Metal Technology Specified In Award-Winning Regeneration Project Page 63

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ProjectView

Project of the month - Aluprof On Prestigious North West Project

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InsideView

A closer look at two key building product groups and industry news

32 The Product Review

News, developments, product and project information for the building designer

68 RearView Front cover: Aluprof On Prestigious North West Project Full story on pages 6-9 Visit www.aluprof.eu Page 2/3 photo: Metal Technology Specified In Award-Winning Regeneration Project Full story on page 63 Visit www.metaltechnology.com

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THE SHOP NEW YORK

Tom Dixon's American Adventure

Following the success of the inaugural Tom Dixon showroom in New York City this past year, Tom Dixon has decided to upscale commitment to the United States via bi-coastal expansion! Tom Dixon will be opening 2 new locations; his first retail presence in Los Angeles, CA and a larger-scale showroom on Howard Street in NYC's SoHo neighbourhood.

In a landscape dominated by professional showrooms and multi-brand retailing chains, Tom Dixon has made the choice to evade the status quo and offer to the US intriguing retail concepts that will bring to life the Tom Dixon experience and offer consumers a new way to interact with the brand. The Los Angeles and New York stores are now open.

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THE SHOP LOS ANGELES

THE SHOP: CURVE x TOM DIXON LOS ANGELES Located in Platform, Culver City's new 7,000 sq ft indoor-outdoor urban oasis - also designed and illuminated by Tom Dixon - Tom Dixon's first physical LA location fuses fashion, food and furnishing retail. Tom Dixon has fostered a collaboration with multi-city fashion boutique CURVE - founded by Nevena Borissova - alongside enlightened real estate developer, The Runyon Group, to provide a more engaging and active way of showcasing goods.

For more details check out www.tomdixon.net/shop-la-curve THE SHOP NEW YORK Tom Dixon occupies a four-storey building on Howard St. in SoHo, an area currently in the midst of a Renaissance and revitalisation that has become an epicentre for likeminded food, hospitality, fashion and interiors ventures. The space allows the showcasing of Tom Dixon's latest wares and innovations in addition to offering spaces for the passing consumer, professional contract and wholesale business and a basement space for interior designers that will be chock full of material samples, prototypes and decorative items on a consistently rotating schedule.

The space is a living representation of the Tom Dixon mission, to manufacture products that are tough enough for the professional market and attractive enough for the home. The raw and unfinished interiors of this temporary showroom provide a fittingly theatrical backdrop as Tom Dixon highlights futuristic lamps, heavyweight furniture and extraordinary accessories. The New York store is located at 19 Howard St, New York, NY 10013, USA www.tomdixon.net

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Aluprof On Prestigious North West Project

One New Bailey is a new office development in Salford on the north bank of the River Irwell, situated next to Spinningfields and close the Lowry Hotel. The development is part of New Bailey, a new business and leisure hub within the growing area of Salford Central and offers 125,000 sq ft of prime commercial space adjacent to Manchester's central business district.

Aluprof’s “cap-less” curtain wall system, the advanced MB-SR50N EFEKT was used on all elevations of the new build and the fabrication and installation of the curtain wall was undertaken by CSi, Commercial Systems International, of Humberside. Stuart Green, Managing Director of CSi comments on the installation: “We are proud to be a part of such a prestigious project in the heart of Salford’s new central business district. Our installation team completed a top notch installation and we are looking forward to working with contractor Bowmer & Kirkland on future projects”. >>>>>

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One New Bailey, was developed by English Cities Fund (ECf), working closely with Salford Council and is funded and is owned

by Legal & General. The building was designed by Aedas RHWL architects, who also are responsible for the masterplan of the area. With large, regular and efficient floorplates, averaging over 17,000 sq ft (net), designed specifically for flexibility and to facilitate split tenancies, the One New Bailey development has achieved a Grade A, BREEAM 'Excellent' rating. Leading international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has announced that it will be leasing 80,000 sq ft within the building as the long term base for its Global Centre.

The highly anticipated Menagerie restaurant will occupy one of the ground floor units, making this a truly mixed use scheme.

ECf is a joint venture between Muse Developments, Legal & General and the Homes and Communities Agency.

Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained companies, to ensure each fabricated product meets the Aluprof exacting standards. Further information is available on the company website at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof’s UK offices on 0161 941 4005.

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Flat Roof Manufacturer Bauder Launches Solar PV Design Guide Solar photovoltaic (PV) is currently the most popular renewable energy in the UK and its deployment is rising rapidly across the globe. Despite recent UK Government policy changes, the number of large, flat roof installations should still rise as local authorities and businesses look to reduce their carbon footprint and gain energy security for the future.

All too often within the construction industry, photovoltaic specifications focus on energy efficiencies and outputs of the solar panels, omitting to give the same focus to ensuring the rooftop array is installed with methods that have as little impact on the building and its waterproofing as possible and that the array works to its maximum potential for its entire lifespan rather than just becoming a ‘tick box’ exercise to achieve sustainability credits.

To help combat this issue flat roof manufacturer Bauder has launched a new design guide aimed at designers considering the inclusion of a PV array on new build flat roof construction projects, which outlines the key elements to be mindful of sustainable design, protects the building and meets lifespan expectations. Download the design guide at www.bauder.co.uk/technical-centre/design-guides/pv-flat-roof-designconsiderations

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Ten Years With Halo And A New Website For Patios South West Patios South West Ltd, a specialist trade fabricator of patio door systems, is celebrating ten years of working with Halo, an industry-leading PVC-U profile brand of national market leaders, The VEKA UK Group. The family-run company was started in 2003 and now produces, on average, 120 patio door systems per week, from a 4,500 sq. ft. factory in Paignton. It will relocate into an 8,000 sq. ft. factory to meet growing demand. Patios South West is now looking to bolster its reputation for impeccable customer service with a new website, complete with an online quote facility. www.patiossouthwest.co.uk

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Stertil Girls Complete Colour Rush To Combat Domestic Abuse An intrepid trio of girls from loading bay equipment specialist Stertil Dock Products recently completed a 5K Colour Rush to raise money for SafeLives – a UK-based charity that aims to help victims of domestic abuse.

If the 5K Colour Rush, which took place at Abington Park in Northampton, wasn’t demanding enough, the participating runners were also pelted with multi-coloured powdered paint by enthusiastic ‘supporters’ around the course. The girls would be delighted to receive any contributions via the JustGiving website at www.justgiving.com/5kcolourrush

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VinylPlus: Championing PVC In European Sports Stadiums The impressive Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, France features on the front cover of a new brochure from VinylPlus celebrating the prominent role played by PVC in the construction of modern sports venues. Published

by VinylPlus, the European PVC sustainability programme, ‘Vinyl in European Stadiums’ charts the path to sustainable development for PVC and how the use of vinyl combines environmental responsibility and architectural greatness in sports complexes. More information on the brochure can be found at www.vinylplus.eu/uploads/Modules/Documents/vinyl-in-europeanstadiums-180416.pdf

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Protect Your Wood In The Sun Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert has developed a finish to protect, maintain and restore exterior wood. Protection of exterior wood is of the utmost importance as it can fade if untreated due to the extreme weather conditions. Osmo UV-Protection-Oil delays the greying process by shielding the wood against harmful UV rays, and algae and fungal decay.

The oil allows the surface to remain healthy and elastic, preventing it from drying and becoming brittle, and will not crack, flake, peel or blister. Ideal for exterior decking, it provides a satin-matt, clear finish that protects the wood surface and can enhance it’s natural look. www.osmouk.com

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Sika® Multi Stick - The Multi-Talented Grab Adhesive You Need In Your Tool Box Sika® Multi-Stick is a new generation in hybrid polymer grab adhesive from Everbuild – A Sika Company, designed especially for the trade with the ability to bond virtually anything to everything.

Solvent free and based on new SPUR technology, Sika® Multi Stick boasts incredible initial grab, high bonding strength and excellent slip resistance and is capable of bonding almost all materials, both porous and nonporous including glass, marble, brick, concrete, metals and hard plastics. Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, Sika® Multi Stick is completely waterproof and weatherproof and can even be applied to wet surfaces, underwater or in the rain.

Available in 350ml plastic cartridges and packaged into eye catching printed boxes, this product is sure to fly off the shelves and into toolboxes everywhere.

For further information on Sika® Multi Stick or any other product from the Everbuild and Sika brands, contact your sales representative, call the sales office on 0113 240 2424 or visit www.everbuild.co.uk.

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Future Energy Solutions Prescribes LED Lighting For Spire Healthcare’s National Distribution Centre

Formed in 2007, Spire Healthcare has grown to become the second largest provider of private healthcare in the UK. Now with a network of 38 private hospitals, 12 clinics and two specialist centres for the treatment of cancer, the organisation undertakes a wide variety of activities and offers a full range of integrated surgical, medical and diagnostic services. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable operating practices are very important to the company, with energy conservation guidelines available on Spire’s intranet for all its hospitals to minimise the amount of electricity and gas consumed.

Nigel Sharp, National Engineering and Estates Manager at Spire Healthcare states, ‘As part of our ongoing process of improvement, we recognised the need to reduce our lighting related energy spend and also maintain good levels of illumination in our external car parking areas for the benefit of staff, patients and visitors. LED technology also provides us with Health and Safety benefits with the reduction of maintenance activities at height due to the longevity of the product. So, in 2014 we began an extensive programme of upgrading 1,400 luminaires to light emitting diode (LED) technology.’

FES won the original tender and since then has completed two phases of the project. In order to maximise return on investment on the designated capital expenditure budget, the first comprised 21 of the largest energy consuming sites, which achieved in excess of 73 per cent energy savings from a simple point-for-point replacement, while providing 25 per cent better light output.

The second phase concentrated on 12 further sites and Marcus Brodin, Commercial Director at FES, comments, ‘We calculated that Spire Healthcare will save in excess of £700,000 over a 10-year period thanks to lower energy costs, reduced maintenance, environmental tax savings related to its inclusion in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, and additional resource savings. The effect on the environment will also be significant as carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will be reduced by 11,928lbs per annum, mono-nitrogen oxide (NOx) will be lowered by 28lbs and sulphur dioxide (SO2) by 68lbs over the same period – this is the equivalent of four acres of forest being saved or two cars being removed from the road.’

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The third phase has recently been completed and this focused on Spire Healthcare’s National Distribution Centre. Based in Droitwich, this 100,000ft² facility provides a platform to procure and supply goods and services to the company on a daily basis through its internal logistics network. Commenting on the reasons for the change, Marcus Brodin says, ‘The importance of good quality lighting is often overlooked within warehousing and distribution based operations. This should not be the cas, as numerous studies have found that light has a profound effect on our physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Poor lighting can cause eyestrain, migraines and headaches, in addition to lethargy, irritability and poor concentration.’

There are no statutory workplace lighting levels in the UK and Regulation 8 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations simply requires that lighting at work is ‘suitable and sufficient’. However, the Health & Safety Executive’s (HSE) Lighting at Work booklet (HSG 38) sets out minimum recommended safe lighting levels and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers’ (CIBSE) offers guidelines regarding light levels required in correlation to workplace activities, stating that warehouses should have 150-200 Lux at floor level and 300 Lux in task areas.

As with the previous phases of the project, FES undertook a comprehensive a feasibility study to scope the objectives and to determine the optimal LED lighting solution for the offices, mezzanine and warehouse areas.

It decided to replace 339 116W batten and 400W high bay luminaires with 59W LED battens and 178W high bay luminaires. These state-of-the-art products provide high efficacy of >110lm/W, low luminous decline, excellent colour rendering and unrivalled uniformity.

By incorporating zone based lighting sensors and daylight harvesting, this installation will achieve energy savings of over 75 per cent, with a 732kW saving per day, while providing improved light levels. Also, since the rated life of the new devices are well in excess of the previous luminaires, Spire Healthcare will make a 90 per cent saving on its ongoing maintenance spend. With a 10-year gross energy saving of £338,000, the environment will benefit, with over 1,200 tonnes of CO2 saved over the duration of the business case. www.feslighting.co.uk

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V850 Gate Valves Open Up a Plethora of Opportunities

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Pegler Yorkshire continues its drive to further enhance its valve portfolio and support its customers’ objectives of system optimisation. The new V850 ductile iron gate valve has been introduced to the company’s commercial valve offering and adds a solution for potable water applications.

Gate valves, primarily used to allow the flow of liquids, ensure very low friction loss and provide a high flow path when in the fully opened position.

The new V850 is characterised as having a nonrising stem which supports ease if operation in confined spaces. The WRAS approved V850 from Pegler Yorkshire is ideal for isolating pipelines that transport potable water. www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk

Intelligent Home Air Solutions From Polypipe Ventilation Polypipe Ventilation has announced its next generation of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery appliances - the Silavent HRX-aQ, which intelligently manages air conditions for maximum homeowner comfort.

The HRX-aQ matches ventilation rates to the internal environment and occupants’ requirements for maximum comfort, whilst also being the quietest and most compact Silavent MVHR unit available. www.polypipe.com/ventilation

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City Multi Helps Out Underneath The Arches An artisan pizza restaurant under railway arches in central Newcastle has solved the problem of summer overheating with the installation of a heat recovery VRF air conditioning system. The Herb Garden is one of Newcastle’s quirkiest fine food restaurants, specialising in fresh, stone baked pizzas and rustic Italian salads and sharers.

Siting a pizza oven inside a metal-clad railway arch had previously caused problems with a build-up of heat in the summer and the site had limited space for any plant, alongside restrictions on internal fittings because of the metal cladding. Tyne and Wear-based ADS Air Con Ltd, who operate throughout the UK, were called in to install a system whilst working around the restaurant’s opening hours. “The arches are listed and owned by Network Rail and there were restrictions on the type of solution that we could install”, said David Short, Director of ADS Air Con. “That’s why the two-pipe solution from Mitsubishi Electric has worked so well”.

A single City Multi outdoor unit has been installed in an empty space to the rear of the building and this can send simultaneous heating and cooling to the indoor units installed throughout the restaurant to maximise the efficiency of the whole system. The arches are metal-clad to prevent water from the brickwork entering the building, so it was not possible to fix the internal air conditioning to this. The first floor VIP area in particular proved a real challenge due to the curvature of the building. A ducted fan coil mounted on the roof of a storage room was finally selected as it offered easy installation and better air movement for the occupants. For the ground floor restaurant, cassettes were hung from the structure for the first floor, however, it also required a unique solution that could cope with the decorative lighting and herb racks. A ducted unit mounted on the top rack above the herbs provided a solution which didn’t affect the décor and provided comfortable air movement. www.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

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Panasonic Moves Into The Cloud With New Aquarea Control System Panasonic has launched a new internet-connected control system for the Aquarea H Series heat pumps.

The Aquarea Smart Cloud enables users to manage and monitor their heating and hot water with an easy to use interface. This can be accessed via any web-enabled device. The Aquarea Smart Cloud has a simple, intuitive user-friendly interface that enables installers and maintenance operators to control a number of functions of the Aquarea H Generation heat pump.

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Vent-Axia’s Prestigious Royal Warrant is Renewed Sussex-based British fan manufacturer Vent-Axia, a leader in low-carbon ventilation, is delighted to announce that its prestigious Royal Warrant has been renewed. Vent-Axia was originally granted the warrant by HM the Queen in 1985 as ‘Suppliers of Unit Ventilation Equipment to the Royal Households’ and has held it ever since.

The company is now celebrating having held this high status honour for over 30 years. Providing the sector’s most comprehensive choice from any single manufacturer, Vent-Axia’s range covers not just air movement and ventilation technologies but heat recovery, electric heating, cooling and hygiene products. www.vent-axia.com

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Omnie Systems Help SelfBuilder Achieve Low Energy Profile

Exeter based Timóleon has provided a heating and ventilation solution for a self-builder to achieve his ambition of creating a new home, with a very low level of environmental impact and running costs. This results in a property with high standards of indoor air quality and comfort. The dwelling has been constructed as a single storey, deep plan structure within a walled garden in the village of Bradninch in Devon.

the Omnie equipment. The LWD 70 ASX ASHP is ideal for installations where there are other properties within close proximity; generating as it does a noise level of just 45 dB at a distance of one metre. This single phase machine is very efficient, with a typical Coefficient of Performance (COP) of 4.24 at design conditions A7/W35 which ensure low running costs whilst also qualifying for the domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The ultra-sustainable design features not just an Omnie 7kW Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), delivering domestic hot water and warmth via the manufacturer’s Omnie Foilboard Floating UFH System, but also an Omnie Compact 185 Heat Recovery Unit (HRU), supplying prewarmed air throughout.

Representing the latest in heat pump technology from renowned German specialist, Alpha InnoTec, the unit can achieve flow temperatures of up to 70 degrees centigrade using a low Global Warming Potential refrigerant (R290). The LWD70 ASX has a corrosion proof coating, which prolongs the life of the heat pump making it suitable for coastal areas, all Omnie heat pumps come with a 5 year parts warranty as standard.

Now with the rural retreat completed the Omnie equipment is fulfilling on all of the design intentions, as the owner of the property commented: “I wanted to build a home that was as low energy as possible and to take a responsible approach to the specification of its building services so that it would not only provide peace of mind for myself in terms of future running costs, but also make a positive contribution in respect of concerns over carbon reduction and our energy security.”

The accommodation comprises a spacious lounge-dining area orientated to a courtyard garden with two bedrooms plus a further office/third bedroom. There is also a main bathroom with shower and bath, a separate cloakroom close to the kitchen and a plant room containing all of

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Timóleon supported its design & supply with technical assistance at the specification stage, plus full installation drawings & heating schematics identifying information such as ideal positions for the manifolds for the UFH and the location for the HRU distribution using 75 mm diameter air ducts Additional technical support is provided with every heat pump with final commissioning and the 1 year back up (Gold) support service, which includes remote access package making it easy to monitor the performance of the heat pump. www.omnie.co.uk

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RINNAI: A Gas-Fired Range Of Space Heaters Ideal For All Sites - Churches, Schools, Offices And All The More‌.

Rinnai’s Energysaver range of fanned convection powered flue gas-fired space heaters are designed specifically for use in schools, community centres, libraries, conservatories and churches and other large spaces, where they have earned themselves great popularity with endusers and installers.

Now, with a new super energy efficient addition to the range in the form of the Rinnai Energysaver 559FT with sleek good looks, and a matching new streamlined look for the popular Energysaver 309FT, Rinnai is leading the field in large interior space convector heating.

Sporting a modern, sleek casing, the heaters simply blend into the background in line with modern demands for modern interior aesthetics while offering exceptionally high efficiencies in operation and reduced running costs.

Changes 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.

Like the Energysaver 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.

Added to these advantages are the timer function and eco mode which are combined with the new unit’s ability to heat spaces fast.

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

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 range comprises fanned convection-powered flue models that exceed seasonal thermal heating guidance under Building Regs Part L.

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 streamlined unit measures 695mm x 465mm x 257mm. Natural Gas usage has been pegged at 0.31m3 while LPG consumption is 0.26kg/hr.

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

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.

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LG Air Conditioning Equipment Selected For Bodyholiday, St Lucia You meet LG air conditioning equipment in all the nicest places! BodyHoliday - St Lucia resort offers an experience of a lifetime in the Caribbean. This 32 acre property, situated on its own cove on St Lucia’s northwest coast claims it offers guests an all-inclusive resort experience that provides an experience of health, wellbeing, relaxation and a fun filled action packed beach vacation. The resort caters for every taste in food and drink with five restaurants and relaxing bars. A $20 million renovation, completed in 2011, added an infinity pool and a boardwalk and expanded the water sports centre. On-going improvements have seen LG air conditioning installed to add to the levels of comfort in the 33 spa rooms, the gym and the offices at the complex.

The equipment supplied is a mix of 33 of LG’s popular ARTCOOL Gallery wall mounted fan coil units and 14 of LG’s Multi V Four-Way Cassette fan coil units - cassette units that sit in the ceiling voids above the rooms supplied.

The energy efficient installation has cut the hotel’s energy consumption considerably – by in the region of 33%, year on year. And it’s a robust installation to boot. It’s the first installation overseen by LG in the UK to feature the addition of BLACK FIN Multi IV outdoor units. These units are specifically designed for applications where the environment is particularly corrosive. St Lucia is a volcanic island and the air carries a significant amount

of sulphur and salt which can have a rapid and detrimental effect on the metal exposed to the outside air. Being warm and humid all year round also contributes to the acceleration of the deterioration of the units unless they have this additional protection.

John Haffenden, from installation specialists Freshcold said: “This was a great project to be involved in and we were happy to be installing LG equipment out there. Not surprisingly, the controls are an important part of the system and LG’s expertise in electronic controls is a major factor in selecting their kit. Most of the rooms are controlled by individual remote controls, but we installed one of LG’s AC Smart Premium Touch Screen Central Controls for the larger areas of the site. This provides excellent immediate control but importantly provides a wealth of additional information including statistics such as power consumption or actual usage of air conditioners in real time, as well as reports on issues such as errors in the functioning of the units, and allows you to control and monitor the system from a central unit.”

The LG air conditioning was installed in November. Luckily for those living on this idyllic island, the climate in St. Lucia is fairly constant throughout the year, so there is no big temperature difference between different times of the year. As a direct comparison of the effectiveness of the LG equipment installed the hotel reports that there is a 33.5% cost saving between February 2015, before the equipment was installed and February 2016 – after it was installed. Go to http://partner.lge.com/uk for more information on the extensive range of LG equipment and services.

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High Efficiency Small Circulators

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High efficiency small circulating pumps play a key role in all wet heating systems, whether as standalone pumps, integrated pumps in combi and system boilers or in under floor heating and renewable heating systems. Modern small circulators are simpler than ever to install and offer huge savings compared to old uncontrolled pumps simply in terms of the lower energy costs they have associated with them. The latest small Wilo pumps use around 90% less energy than their older counterparts. All Wilo small circulators comply with ErP requirements. www.wilo.co.uk

The Easiest Route To Energy Savings Effective heating controls are a vital part of an efficient central heating system. Heating controls manufacturer ESi says it makes huge sense to look more closely at the options. ESI offers a range of programmers from a simple 1 channel to a 3 channel multipurpose programmer which enables a housing provider to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations by providing separate timed heating control for living and sleeping zones in a home, whilst also providing timed control of hot water. www.esicontrols.co.uk

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Geberit Helps Stately Home Go Green Geberit Mapress Carbon Steel has been chosen for its ease of installation and no hot works credentials to install a biomass system at Saltram House, a magnificent National Trust owned Stately Home in Plymouth. Saltram now enjoys heating and hot water courtesy of a biomass system, consisting of 220kW and 95kW boilers fuelled by pellets.

A district heating system services the main house and the majority of other buildings on the site.

The installers' choice - "We use Geberit Mapress on 95% of our jobs," said James Howard, from Dunster Biomass, which installed the system at Saltram House.

"It's quick to install, easy to use and reliable. The fact there's no need for hot works makes it ideal for historic buildings. At Saltram House, the new biomass system had to be installed within the confines of the existing building and its heating system, while ensuring that it could be easily removed if required.

Faced with narrow doorways and cramped spaces, Geberit Mapress was the ideal solution. The age of the building and cramped environment also meant that solder was just not an option because of the fire risk. Geberit Mapress and its press fit assembly is particularly well-suited to jobs of this nature." www.geberit.co.uk

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New AC EZ Touch Controller Launched By LG

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LG has launched a new controller for its commercial air conditioning and heating products. The new AC EZ Touch offers Smart management with a 5” colour LCD touch screen for small sites and provides Group and individual control.

It has a total or partial individual controller lock. There’s a power consumption monitor with Pdi, an ‘emergency stop’ and total ‘on/ off’ control. Users can control each space efficiently through an IP network, but access via Smartphones is not available with this unit. Statistics of operational status are provided to help make system operation decisions. The Alarm Indicator operates when there are errors, or if it’s time to change the oil or filters. www.partner.lge.com/uk

Arden Dies Secure Under Citylock And Securikey Physical security supplier, Securikey, has recently teamed up with City Lock And Safe Ltd to supply their high quality products and expertise to Stockport based manufacturer Arden Dies & Tooling Ltd. Arden Dies recently invested £430,000 to expand their production facilities. During these improvements, Managing Director Martin Poynter decided that improved physical assets should be matched by improved security in order to protect this recent investment. Securikey Ltd supplied two 48 Capacity Key Vaults, two 100 Capacity Key Vaults and Two Size 2 Mini Vaults. The Securikey safes and key cabinets were chosen specifically for their high quality and durability. www.securikey.co.uk

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Morley-IAS Crosses The Divide At The Humber Bridge

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One of the most spectacular structures in the whole of the UK, the Humber Bridge is a 2,220m single span suspension bridge.

It contains a surprisingly complex infrastructure that is primarily housed in the two towers.

Its Maintenance Manager, John Williams, explains, ‘These substations contain a plethora of mechanical and electrical plant and machinery’. Within these areas there is a need for fire detection and Beverley based Fire Protection Supplies has used its expertise to provide solutions to the Humber Bridge over a number of years. Trevor Campbell, the company’s Director, states, ‘John contacted us to discuss upgrading the fire detection control panels and graphics system at the Humber Bridge, which involved installing industry leading ZX products and the innovative Visualeyez Graphics Workstation from Morley-IAS by Honeywell.’

Seven panels were replaced overall and these are sited in a variety of locations including the administration offices, where a central control room that contains all the servers and IT related technology is used to ensure that everything is running smoothly. Here the ZX5Se panels were installed, while at the other plant areas across the Humber Bridge saw a combination of ZX1Se and ZX2Se products used. The panels have been configured to report back to a new Visualeyez Graphics Workstation. Explaining the benefits of this technology, Ben Fothergill, Business Manager North & Scotland at Morley-IAS by Honeywell, says, ‘In an emergency situation, information and control are both paramount. Visualeyez is designed to present the information in a simple, clear and user-friendly way, allowing rapid comprehension of the situation.’

Visualeyez also offers the ability to record and analyse both alarms and non-alarm events. ‘Visualeyez has provided the Humber Bridge with much more than just an alarm monitoring package,’ comments Trevor Campbell, ‘We have configured it so that it operates as a building management system, so the plant rooms are monitored via I/O devices and can send alerts about any issues affecting the equipment. It also has an events page that can generate an automatic report about any situation and can also control, start and test the system remotely, as well as switching on cameras to provide images of a location where an alarm has been activated. ’ www.morley-ias.co.uk

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RINNAI Gives Heating And Hot Water To New Office Block Rinnai, manufacturer of the energy efficient range of Infinity continuous flow water heaters and a complete range of gas fired wall heaters, is providing a brand new heating and hot water solution to offices in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.

CST Renewables - the building services engineers were keen to get to grips with installing a new system.

This included a bespoke boiler and hot water heating package. The first UK installation of the Rinnai system was at a large office building where CST had been called to assess the best energy efficient replacement for a failing forced draught, flued modular boiler set up. The old system was low efficiency and costing the client, a property leasing company, a substantial amount in repair bills annually.

The building is rented to a variety of organisations and businesses such as call and administration centre businesses. Mark Hillier-Rees of CST says: “This new Rinnai system is highly efficient - and due to its lack of moving parts and easy maintenance has very low annual service costs.” The large 100kW condensing heating boilers are ideal for providing heating to buildings such as the Merthyr Tydfil office block and are extremely flexible as they can also provide hot water when placed in a cylinder. The Rinnai boilers are also available in 50kW and 75kW sizes. Chris Goggin, Associate Director, Rinnai UK comments: “There are clear benefits in terms of efficiencies, when considering heating and hot water as two separate systems. I am pleased that we can provide two high efficiency market leading products in one simple turnkey solution.” www.rinnaiuk.com

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Rinnai Makes Major Investment In London And South East With Appointment Of Sales Team Rinnai, the UK’s leading manufacturing supplier of high efficiency continuous flow hot water heating and delivery units, has announced a major investment in London and the South East with the formation of a dedicated sales team covering the whole region. This major investment follows the opening of a London office also dedicated to serving the region. The new sales team will work in tandem with the Rinnai UK sales centre and technical support at the company’s Runcorn, Cheshire HQ. “The new premises have been set up in response to high demand for Rinnai product and expertise. Specifiers and installers in the London area now have a direct line to the Rinnai sales force which is ready to offer advice on the latest technologies and legislation and will be a vehicle to inform the industry of new developments, new technologies and new ways,” says Managing Director Tony Gittings.

The team and their areas are, as follows: Scott Amass will look after North London and the associated Home Counties; Steve Richards will be heading sales in West London and associated Home Counties; Kim Wullf will be looking after South London and their Home Counties. All three have extensive experience and track records in the hot water delivery business.

Rinnai’s comprehensive range of A rated energy efficient products for hot water solutions qualify for additional energy efficiency points, boosting building energy performance. The product range far exceeds energy efficiencies in current Building Regulations (Conservation of fuel and power) and legislation. For owners of existing commercial buildings, the use of Rinnai Infinity condensing and high efficiency water heaters qualifies for extra heating efficiency credits. www.rinnaiuk.com

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Firex Low Energy Smoke & Heat Alarms Kidde’s Firex range now offers safety plus sustainability, with low energy mains-powered smoke and heat alarms that cost less than £1 a year to run.

Interconnected, mains-powered smoke and heat alarms with reliable power back-up should now be the norm for most housing to satisfy Building Regulations requirements and Code of Practice recommendations. To meet demands for sustainable, low-energy products, the latest Firex range provides much lower maximum mains consumption, with substantial energy savings over previous models and significantly lower running costs.

Based on current energy tariffs (March 2016 average kWh cost from the UK’s top 5 suppliers, between £0.099/kWh and £0.109/kWh), it now costs less than £1 per year to operate a Firex alarm.

Firex alarms can be interlinked to create a low-energy network for protection throughout the home. But they can also interconnect with Kidde’s 4MCO and 4MDCO mains-powered carbon monoxide alarms, using the unique ‘Smart Interconnect’ feature. Here, all the alarms sound when one is triggered with different, distinct alarm sounder patterns for carbon monoxide or fire – an essential facility. This is supported by different display messages on the 4MDCO model indicating ‘Fire’ or ‘CO’.

So, without the need for any further operation of the system or remote switches, Smart Interconnect automatically alerts occupants throughout the property of the specific hazard that confronts them.

Another important Firex innovation is the introduction of long-life lithium battery back-up options for all three sensing technologies (ionisation, optical and heat), alongside the usual loose battery and integral rechargeable battery versions. This innovation enables reliable back-up throughout the whole alarm life, without the need to change batteries, at a much lower price than rechargeable products. www.kiddesafetyeurope.co.uk

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Fire Safety, Smoke Control And Compliance.

Charting A Path Through The Regulations.

By Nelson Godinho – Fire Engineer with SE Controls

The legislative environment governing the smoke control and fire safety industry is, unsurprisingly, complex, far-reaching and absolutely vital to ensure that these systems not only operate faultlessly when they’re needed, but also provide effective safety protection and allow people to escape.

with even more key information. Alongside this, BS 9991:2015, which covers ‘Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings - code of practice’ is also a vital reference when addressing fire safety specification and requirements.

Even so, you would probably be surprised by the number of construction companies that contact us after they have completed a block of apartments and find that Building Control has rejected the structure due to the omission of a smoke ventilation system, which is required by law for any residential building of 3 storeys and above.

However, if you’re seeking a signpost to provide an effective route to achieving compliance, then, arguably, the best start point is the BS7346 – Part 8 Code of Practice. Prior to this, no single document existed that provided guidance for the industry from initial design, through installation to maintenance. The core benefit of BS7346-8 is that by adhering to its guidelines; designers, installers, commissioning engineers and maintenance teams can create, install and operate a fully compliant smoke control system.

Clearly, there’s no suggestion that designers, specifiers and building companies are brazenly flouting the regulations, but it is apparent that the main issue is ignorance of the complex and essential regulatory framework that governs this sector. But, as is often quoted, “Ignorance is no defence.”

Navigating the maze - Building Regulations Approved Document B, The Machinery Directive and The Construction Product Regulations, via the various parts of the European EN12101 standard, provide a tight and farreaching regulatory framework. Yet, this is only part of the story.

Clearly, providing any definitive guidance in the space available is impossible, but as the penalties for non-compliance are punitive and can involve imprisonment, it is always advisable to seek professional specialised input from organisations such as SE Controls, that work with the regulations on a daily basis. The main things to remember is that you have obligations for safety, design and construction, which cannot be avoided. www.secontrols.com

The Smoke Control Association’s (SCA) ‘Guidance on Smoke Control to common escape routes in apartment buildings’ quickly became the default reference document for many designers, installers and approving authorities throughout the UK, when first published in 2012 and has since been updated

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5 More Remodelling Tips from Hayley Fenn, UK head of Granite Transformations

The latest home improvement report from Barclays indicates that over half (53%) of UK homeowners would choose to remodel their existing properties, rather than move to a new house. The most desirable home improvement is a designer kitchen, with an ensuite bathroom also high on the wish list. Remodelling homes is my business, particularly kitchens and bathrooms, so here are 5 more affordable tips for enhancing your living space and adding value to your property.

Pimp a downstairs loo – you can transform a humble downstairs loo or closet into an eyecatching visitor cloakroom, wowing guests and letting your creativity run wild. Quality glass mosaic wallpaper can add drama, especially with downlighters picking out reflective highlights, while lighter agglomerate floor tiles help create an illusion of space. Modern corner sinks and close-coupled WCs maximise the use of floorspace, while presenting a clean, clinical look.

Add an ensuite – demand for ensuite facilities is on the rise, so you could turn an adjoining room or underutilised space into a walk-in bathroom adjacent to a bedroom. Slimline agglomerate granite, quartz, recycled glass or porcelain water-repellent finishes and modern space-saving suites will enable remodelling even a compact room, with large floor tiles visually linking the adjoining areas.

What a shower – there’s definitely a trend toward bigger, better showers, such as walk-in enclosures, double showers for convivial use, even complete wetrooms. Modern, water-resistant and virtually seamless shower liners, floor-to-ceiling wall cladding and feature floor tiles are all options in your makeover palette, together with large glass panels and shower enclosures, china and acrylic base trays, and modern user-friendly fixtures like hydromassage columns.

Explore magical mosaics – modern tile laying systems mean that genuine Italian glass mosaics are quicker and easier to fit, adding an unmistakeable touch of luxury in the kitchen, bathroom or dining room. Choose classic subway styles, mix’n’match ‘mosaics on a mattress’, exclusive designer patterns, even stained glass effects, all non-porous, wipe clean, durable and beautifully textured. There’s even the option of your own custom mosaic design.

Go island style – in the kitchen or as a room divider in a kitchen-diner, a standalone island unit offers extra storage and casual dining. The island countertop, with down-to-the-floor waterfall ends, can show off your main worktop finish or add colour with a contrasting, bold finish. A ‘dining island’, with cantilevered top and stylish stools, helps focus the kitchen area as the hub of the home and family living generally.

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Perhaps the best thing about my remodelling tips is that they can be mostly carried out within your existing room layouts, without re-siting the plumbing and electrical connections, and by simply overlaying the worktops, tiles and bathroom surfaces that you want to replace.

That means less ripping out, less dust and debris, and less household disruption.

If I tell you also that most of our finishes are ecofriendly, made from recycled materials, then you’ll be happy that you won’t be damaging the environment or contributing to unwanted landfill. What’s more, our Granite Transformations showrooms have all the experts and installers to help plan your remodelling project and do all the work for you. Can’t be bad. For your nearest showroom, visit www.granitetransformations.co.uk or ring our hotline on 0800 044 5393.

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Kemmlit On Parade

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Associated Architects were commissioned to provide a comprehensive refurbishment of 6 East Parade, Leeds, - a six storey, 45,000sq office building in the heart of city centre. 30 Kemmlit Classic Cell floor to ceiling cubicles was specified for the washroom areas. Classic Cell is a design classic and features 42mm thick smooth surfaced welted doors with special inlays which guarantee a high degree of privacy and noise reduction.

Concealed edges and recessed leg supports produce an elegant yet functional design; its robust construction makes it the ideal choice for all types of washroom applications. For this project, the architects selected Kemmlit’s innovative high quality aluminium ‘handle bars’ for the systems’ door furniture which house LED vacant/occupied indicators. Classic Cell is available in a choice of colours including a new solid black crystal coat varnish finish and is part of a wide range of high performance cubicle and locker systems available from Kemmlit UK. www.kemmlituk.com

A Must See Film Interior Film from David Clouting is a self-adhesive film that can be applied to almost any surface including: wood, metal, plaster board, plastics and melamine.

This enables columns, feature walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be quickly transformed with minimum disruption and at low cost. Interior Film has been specified for use in many projects including: hotels, offices, cafes, airports and retail outlets.

Offering excellent flexibility and adhesion, Interior Film is resistant to impact, abrasions and scratching. It is easy to clean and maintain and remains stable if exposed to heat, humidity or low temperatures.

A bubble free finish is achieved utilising air free technology. CE Certificated and IMO/MED certified for the marine sector, Interior Film is also available to view on BIMSTORE. www.davidclouting.co.uk

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Modelling Abet’s Laminates Abet Laminati is delighted to announce that, as part of its ongoing drive to ensure ease of specification, Building Information Modelling (BIM) is now available across its core ranges in the UK. The BIM Objects are now available for the complete range of compact grade high pressure laminates. This includes the dedicated Cubicle, Locker and Labgrade Collections as well as MEG, the exterior grade self-supporting laminate. All Objects are compatible with both Autodesk Revit® and IFC programs.

Abet’s UK & Ireland compact grade solutions are available in different thicknesses and a variety of sizes in a range of plain colours, speckled finishes, woodgrains and textured surfaces. The compact grade’s solid core construction, available from 6mm to 12mm thick, makes it a perfect choice for areas prone to high moisture and humidity. This particularly applies to leisure centres, swimming pools and changing rooms and where there is no risk of peeling, cracking or delamination. The fully self-supporting boards are also easy to work with for cutting and fabrication and are widely used in situations where high quality performance and design can be carefully crafted together to create an attractive visual experience.

The BIM Objects will shortly be available from the NBS National BIM Library at www. nationalbimlibrary.com and are also available direct from Abet at http://abetlaminati.com/en/ bim . Further information and support is also available from Abet on tel: 020 7473 6915 or via the website at www.abetuk.com

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Mapei Transforms Arnold Hill Academy

A range of Mapei resilient floorcovering products have been used at Arnold Hill Academy, a new multi million pound state of the art school building, based in Nottingham which aims to transform the education of 1,700 students.

Pinnacle Special Projects carried out the installation of the floorcoverings for Wates Construction Ltd. The new three storey building at Arnold Hill Academy includes 57 work spaces, classrooms as well a theatre and sports hall.

Mapei specified 2150m2 of Mapeproof One Coat and 1250m2 Mapeproof ESM surface applied damp proof membranes, both of which are solvent free with extremely low odour making them ideal for use in inhabited areas such as schools. Mapei’s 2 part cement based levelling and smoothing compound, Latexplan Trade was then applied to all areas.

Ultrabond Eco 380 and Ultrabond Eco Tack are part of Mapei’s popular Ultrabond Eco adhesive range comprises solvent-free, water dispersion, nonflammable, non-staining and carries the EC1 GEV Emicode labelling for ultra-low emissions of volatile organic compounds.

This means, installers working in close proximity aren’t subjected to any harmful vapours and occupiers/ visitors will not be subjected to harmful emissions once floor installations are complete.

For more information on Mapei resilient products, other products or training days, please visit www.mapei.co.uk, email info@mapei.co.uk or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970.

Some 3400m2 of vinyl flooring was installed over the three storeys using Mapei Utrabond Eco 380 acrylic adhesive; 3600m2 of carpet tiles were also installed onto Mapei Ultrabond Eco Tack carpet tile tackifier.

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Armourfx Panels Create Social Media Backdrop For Linq Spa, Las Vegas

ArmourFX Timber Effect panels were specified for the renovation of the latest Las Vegas strip hotel

by Elkus Manfredi Architects. The Boston-based architects have converted the original Imperial Palace hotel into a lavish property specifically designed for a millennial guest.

The new Linq Hotel features 2,500 rooms, casino, retail space, meeting centre, pool deck, vortex roof and full service spa – featuring a corridor of custom-finished ArmourFX panels.

Elizabeth Lowrey, Principal and Director of Interior Architecture at Elkus Manfredi Architects explored the idea of ‘instagramable’ backdrops within the property. This was done to redefine the hotel’s purpose in the city, and also with the millennial audience’s heavy use of social media in mind.

“The overall challenge for Elkus Manfredi Architects was to reinvent Caesar’s outdated Imperial Palace hotel property in Las Vegas into an entirely new experience that appeals to the next generation of Las Vegas guests. From the murals on the walls, the thought bubbles in the meeting spaces, the colour-changing 3535 bar, the carpet design in the corridors, VIP area and ‘living room’, to the tile

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pattern and wallcovering in the spa – the purpose of which was to create that ‘instagramable’ backdrop” she said.

Timber Effect panels are created from Douglas Fir planks that are hand worked to achieve different aesthetic qualities. The panels offer great design options, often replacing exotic or expensive timber for commercial projects. ArmourFX Timber Effect panels have been used to replace or match ShouSugi-Ban Japanese charred planks or, as in the project, Mountain Pine Beetle blue-stain timber.

Crafted especially for decorative wall cladding, ArmourFX Timber Effect panels are available in four designs and colours. ‘Original’ and ‘Shuttered’ highlight the elegant grain of the wood whilst ‘Rugged’ and ‘Cinder’ are further hand distressed to give a more aged texture and surface patina.

All panels are cast in a unique polymer-modified gypsum resin mix for added durability. In the USA, country specific colours and finishes are available. www.armourcoat.com

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Keeping Up With The Jones’s 15 years ago, Intelli Heat invented new electric radiators with individual temperature controls and timers and created their wellknown Thermodynamic Fluid Wireless Collection of Italian style designer Electric Radiators. Now it is the interior design of the rooms that can have that WOW factor with the brand new range of LivingStone Heating. This brand new range of electric designer

Leading radiator manufacturer Stelrad has introduced a new addition to its popular Aqua Series Range. The new Slimline Towel Rail is a modern, chrome plated 22mm tubular design, targeted at the consumer and one-off installer market. The new product is designed to help Stelrad compete more effectively in the commodity and replacement market and comes with a two-year warranty. It’s very competitively priced and offers a high quality chrome finish that will heat the bathroom and warm the towels – it’s a simple solution for specifiers looking for affordable quality in the bathroom. www.stelrad.com

radiators are totally eco-friendly, and made from a recycled product – marble dust, agglomerated into beautiful natural stone pieces of art, in 24 different colours, that don’t look like radiators at all. The radiators come in a range of colours and styles that add drama and style to a room. Hang them above the bed, or on the wall as a set of pictures.

In fact, you can have any famous painting printed onto the front of it, matching and coordinating with every style, enabling you to transform your radiant electric heating into a beautiful piece of art, combining the heating function with interior design. www.intelligentheat.co.uk

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Vox Wins Gold For Style Partitions Style has won an eighth FIS Gold Contractors Award, on this occasion for their moveable partitioning wall solution installed at the Vox, a first-class conferencing and banqueting facility that is part of the NEC Group. This annual award is given to companies that demonstrate the highest levels of craftsmanship, with the FIS panel making onsite visits to judge the quality of work.

Part of the UK’s first Resorts World complex in Birmingham, the Vox offers exceptional amenities in a unique location. Allowing the space to be easily reconfigured to meet each client’s requirements, Style designed and installed a complex configuration of technologically advanced moveable wall systems, ensuring the space is continuously maximised.

The final solution spans across rooms up to 30m wide and 5m high and required four of Style’s revolutionary Skyfold vertical-rising partitions, as well as two impressive DORMA sliding walls. Fully automatic, the four Skyfold partitions are housed in the ceiling cavity when not in use, completely freeing up floor space for functions. With fabric-covered sound absorption panels, the Skyfold walls offer a 54dB Rw acoustic rating, delivering excellent privacy between divided spaces.

The two DORMA Variflex systems have acoustic rating of 57dB Rw and incorporate four sets of double doors in a ‘T’ configuration, giving easy access to all areas. The Variflex panels park neatly within two stacking zones at each end of the conference space, with an attractive laminate finish on the main elevations. www.style-partitions.co.uk

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Wall To Wall Inspiration With MATCH Panels

Rarely can we say that a new product, changes the face of interior design for professionals in the commercial world. However with MATCH, that statement is entirely true. This new designer panel range from Vicaima removes the limitations experienced with more commonly used decorative finishes and allows limitless design possibilities with multiple applications ranging from wall panels to furniture.

MATCH is a revolutionary decorative panel that uses innovative H2P technology and advanced production processes to create tailor-made graphic or pictorial solutions directly onto veneered and other base layers. In this way a collection of dĂŠcor elements can be brought together to create synergy to a theme or chosen style, such as wall panels, integrated door systems, displays and furniture, untethering creative flair and removing the boundaries to realising unique concepts.

Depending upon the desired application, Vicaima MATCH is available in a selection of panel types with differing physical and mechanical properties, appropriate to their desired performance and covered

by EN standards. These include plywood, MDF with improved resistance to fire or moisture, among others.

The combination between the composition of the

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product and the advanced manufacturing technology used with the surface materials, allows Vicaima to achieve unparalleled results. This is perhaps particularly illustrated in the use of surfaces utilizing natural veneers, where the product is able to reproduce colors and original and unique designs to spectacular effect.

These new MATCH panels have been designed to provide a flexible answer to a broad scope of commercial project requirements with an offering that includes: choice of base materials including MDF, Superpan and Plywood; selection of surface layers and coatings, all in a choice of industry applicable dimensions. With outstanding performance, product flexibility and the ability to create a truly unique space, MATCH introduces a new level for commercial interior design. It’s the ideal inspiration for hotel and leisure applications, corporate environments, schools and public places, industry display and exhibitions together with so much more.

For specifiers needing a little steer to spark their imagination and who may not wish to create a totally bespoke design, MATCH also provides a wealth of stimulus with some truly creative collections. Containing 36 individual patterns within 6 contemporary and inventive themes, these include the opulence of Black Marble, the optically challenging Origami through to the traditional and authentic Portuguese Tile.

For further details about how Vicaima MATCH can inspire you, technical specifications or to download a catalogue visit the Vicaima Match website today www.vicaimamatch.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.

Please visit www.ebios-fire.com or write to info@ ebios-fire.com for further information.

Spartherm – The Fire Company www.spartherm.com

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Pendock Boosts Retail Environment At Booths When an ambitious and enterprising grocer said in 1847 that his aim was “to sell the best goods he could buy in shops staffed with first-class assistants,” it is not perhaps surprising that this philosophy remains at the heart of a business that has survived two wars and several recessions.

In fact, Booths has just relocated one of its stores to Poulton-le-Fylde – and the supermarket’s ethos to be the very best can be seen reflected in the selection of high quality column casings from Pendock for the interior fit-out. Ordinary steel stanchions to support the roof at Booths were simply not considered to offer the right impression and the main sub-contractor was tasked with sourcing columns that were functional, and attractive.

The contractor immediately turned to Pendock Limited, knowing that the specialist supplier would come up with a solution that could offer both style and substance to the new store. Pendock supplied nine column casings to surround the standard structural steel sections: three oval in appearance and the other six circular. For continuity of style, both types are clad with attractive brushed finish aluminium bonded to the plywood casings up to one metre in height, while above this a RAL 7037 Dusty Grey shade of the company’s Mouse Laminate was specified, rising to ceiling height.

A 15 mm shadow gap marks the junction while ‘top hat’ feature joints with an aluminium insert rise up the full length of the casings. The 150 mm high toe and 160 mm head collars are also finished in the Dusty Grey laminate. www.pendock.co.uk

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Acoustic Ceiling Pops Up In World Famous Restaurant The design of the NOMA Pop-up Restaurant at Barangaroo near Sydney in Australia was most unusual - unusual because it was designed to operate only 10 weeks, just like another temporary Japanese one which popped-up for a short time in Tokyo.

It was the initiative of famous Chef Rene’ Redzepi and his Danish team, designed and built in a few months by the Australian Design and Planning collaboration, led by Lendlease and principal architect Darren Kindrachuk.

The restaurant covered about 500 sqm including the main kitchen, serveries and the dining area as well as an outdoor preparation space and guest lounge. With space for only 56 diners, 27,000 disappointed visitors were left on the waitinglist!

The idea of the restaurant was to interpret Noma’s bespoke culinary creations and gave them a unique Australian identity.

References to elements of the Australian landscape, as well as Rene’s in-depth investigation and sourcing of natural Australian ingredients, also provided the foundation for the underlying design theme of Land and Water. References to Noma Copenhagen and the Danish origins of the restaurant and its Chef were subtly incorporated in the restaurant design.

In this context, the review of materials and furnishings included only a limited number of selected Danish sourced options, chosen for their outstanding quality, performance and aesthetics. For example, the dining furniture was designed by Carl Hansen while the ceilings were lined with acoustic panels from Troldtekt, widely specified in Denmark and worldwide to reduce noise and create a quiet and peaceful environment. www.troldtekt.co.uk

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Yeoman Shield Is Hospital’s Guardian Yeoman Shield’s new Guardian Twin Handrail was installed as part of the ward refurbishment project recently undertaken at Barnsley Hospital, South Yorkshire. Serving a quarter of a million people in the Barnsley area, the hospital demands a constant regime of maintenance throughout its premises.

Barnsley Hospital have improved the surroundings and facilities in 6 of the hospital wards.

As part of the refurbishment project Yeoman Shield were employed to remove the old bump rail and handrails and replace them with the dual purpose Guardian Twin Handrail to corridors and waiting areas throughout the 6 wards.

The twin handrail was supplied with a 50mm dia. PVCu upper handrail for support to those who need it and a lower 125mm deep protection rail which standing slightly forward of the handrail, offers protection to both the wall décor and the handrail itself, minimising on repair and replacement.

Supplied in a Pastel Blue colour with contrasting accessories in Pebble Grey the Guardian Twin Handrail from Yeoman Shield was complemented with matching 200mm protection strip and corner protection angles. www.yeomanshield.com/handrails

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Antarctica Corian® Transforms Historic Manchester Office Bluesky Design Interiors have transformed a former canalside warehouse into an exciting and dynamic workspace for Well Pharmacy in Manchester.

Combining the listed building's original features and character with contemporary styling, the team created a bespoke reception centrepiece in Antarctica Corian® from CDUK. Fabricated by Production TM Ltd, the 14m² desk was complemented by a matching waiting bench in the landlord's lobby.

The design concept is based on the building’s location. The shape of the desks reflects the ripples in the canal water, creating a simple desk that has an organic form. Angles with softened corners were added to graduate between the desk height and counter height sections of the desk and a similar detail followed in the lobby desk graduating from desk height to seating height.

The sleek lines of the desk contrast with the textured timber and exposed walls of the building’s interior. www.cdukltd.co.uk

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Crometta: Combining Water Efficiency And Premium Design The latest Hansgrohe Crometta range comprising of overhead and hand showers, shower sets and showerpipes has been developed in collaboration with long standing partner Phoenix Design. Specially created for the entry-level segment, it combines water efficiency, sustainable technologies and premium design at an attractive price. The new Crometta range is showcased at the Water Studio, Clerkenwell, London. The Hansgrohe Project Team is on hand to offer invaluable advice on issues like water regulations (WRAS) and can demonstrate how to save money by using resources more efficiently and selecting quality products with long lifecycles that deliver genuine value. www.hansgrohe.co.uk

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Sterte Court Stands Out, Thanks To Trespa

The twin high-rise housing blocks of Sterte Court occupy a commanding location overlooking part of Poole Harbour in Dorset. But, if the view from within the ten-storey flats was impressive, the external appearance of the 1960’s rendered concrete structure was far less so, and its exposed setting near the coast also created corrosion issues.

A two-year, £7.5million refurbishment completed in summer 2015 has given the towers, together with two adjacent four-storey blocks, a new lease of life with better insulation, enclosed balconies, modern heating systems and a jaunty external colour scheme thanks to the use of Trespa® cladding to form a robust rainscreen.

“We were confident the tough, durable material would meet the requirements for the building,” says David Hood, Project Manager at Poole Housing Partnership, which manages the estate on behalf of Poole Borough Council. “The panels have good resistance to dirt, so a clean appearance has been maintained. Our contractor, Keepmoat, also had experience of fitting Trespa in previous projects.”

The colour scheme, a maritime mix of white, grey and light blue, was chosen by the people living in the 134 one and two-bedroom apartments. “Residents had the opportunity to select the colours for the blocks by casting votes during coffee mornings and neighbourhood get-

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togethers,” explains Mr Hood. “The blue/aqua colours reflect Sterte’s waterside location and have since been replicated on the garden sheds, or ‘beach huts’, installed by PHP for residents to use following the project’s completion.”

The revamp was particularly concerned with energy efficiency and this was rewarded by the project winning the ‘Creating greener homes and reducing fuel poverty’ category in the 2015 awards run by the National Federation of ALMOs (Arms Length Management Organisations).

Residents have declared themselves extremely satisfied with the results of the refurbishment. Says Mr Hood: “They have a new-found pride in their homes and many local people have been so impressed with the look of the blocks, they think it’s a new-build.”

Andrew Craig, Trespa Regional Manager adds: “Poole Housing was looking for a material that would withstand coastal elements and not be affected by salt water whilst maintaining colour longevity and retaining its original looks.

Trespa® Meteon® was the ideal choice as it ticked all the boxes to satisfy the client's needs and added to that, due to its surface technology, pollutants and other environmental stains can be easily removed. The client was really impressed with the end result."

Trespa® Meteon® is the company’s leading family of architectural panels for façades and exterior applications, created – as with all Trespa® products–in close collaboration with architects, designers, installers, distributors and endusers. More than 5000 square metres of the 8mm thick product in a mix of Cobalt Blue, Royal Blue, Verdigris, White and Ocean Grey were used in the Poole project. www.trespa.com

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Glassolutions Brings Together Comfort And Sustainability At Winnersh Triangle Offices

Leading UK designer, manufacturer and installer of commercial glazing products GLASSOLUTIONS has given a new multi-occupancy office block at a Thames Valley business park a sustainable edge, with the company’s installation of solar control curtain walling providing exceptional thermal efficiency for the building.

Spanning 85 acres in the heart of the Thames Valley, the Winnersh Triangle business park provides business and industrial space for a diverse variety of enterprises, and is home to over 50 businesses, including Virgin Media, Bang & Olufsen, and Intel.

GLASSOLUTIONS was contracted to manufacture and install 3400m2 of curtain-wall façade for a new multioccupancy office block at the Winnersh Triangle site.

Sustainability and efficiency are at the core of the Winnersh Triangle’s ethos, so this needed to be factored into the planning process: solar control glass was desired, and the client’s requirements for air tightness were particularly exacting. To adhere to Winnersh Triangle’s exacting sustainability specifications, GLASSOLUTIONS employed a variety of different elements to maximise the efficiency of the building’s envelope.

Schueco FW60+ and FW60+ SG curtain walling systems were installed: with a thermal rating of 1.5w/m2k, these were the ideal choice to aid internal climate control. 6mm SGG COOL-LITE SKN174 panes were used for the outer glazing, paired with a 16mm

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argon warm edge spacer bar to reduce thermal bridging. Additionally, a distinctive and complex brise soleil, designed by EPR Architects, was engineered and installed by GLASSOLUTIONS to manage the solar gain of the facade, the loads of which were carried entirely by the curtain wall system. Working with main contractor Wates and London based EPR Architects, work progressed swiftly and the installation was completed in November 2015.

The brief outlined at the beginning of the project was met and surpassed: the exceptional solar control properties of the building’s glazing specification have been extremely effective at reducing glare, controlling heat transmission, and minimising the need for air conditioning inside the building.

Paul Rose, Commercial Manager at GLASSOLUTIONS, said: “With Wates and EPR, we’ve helped create an office space which will be comfortable for its occupants and kinder to the environment, as well as being less expensive to heat and cool.”

GLASSOLUTIONS’ glazing installation has provided more than solar control for the Winnersh Triangle building’s sustainability credentials: the glazing installation recently achieved an Air Tightness Rating of 2.1m3/hr/m2, exceeding the very tight requirement of 3m3/hr/m2. www.glassolutions.co.uk

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Glass And Glazing Systems Transform Media Centre

A major project to transform the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics media centre into a creative hub is nearing completion, with fire-resistant glazed atriums supplied by Devizes-based Wrightstyle, utilising specialist glass from Pyroguard. Here East is a new campus for the creative and digital industries, transforming the former press and broadcast centres on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park into 1.2 million sq ft of commercial space.

Sport’s new broadcasting centre, while the rest of Here East will include shared workspaces, public areas and a range of bars and restaurants. The ambition behind Here East is to create a community of offices, studio spaces and a data centre, alongside new facilities for University College London, Loughborough University and Hackney Community College – a place for collaboration, entrepreneurship and learning.

Wrightstyle supplied three full-height steel curtain wall internal atriums, to a total project size of over 800 m2, combining fire resistance to 60 minutes of integrity and insulation with a high level of acoustic performance.

Wrightstyle also supplied a large number of its unlatched 6050F1 doors to integrate seamlessly into the atriums over various levels, part of Wrightstyle’s commitment to offer complete and guaranteed glazing system solutions.

Wrightstyle also helped to transform the media centre for the 2004 Olympics and Paralympics in Athens, supplying over 41,000 m2 of steel glazing systems to create Golden Hall, now one of Greece’s foremost retail centres. The company, which is a European leader in the design, fabrication and supply of advanced steel and aluminium glazing systems, was also a supplier to the 2012 London main stadium and the adjacent ArcelorMittal Orbit, the 114.5 metre tall sculpture and observation tower.

Supplying to Lakesmere, the leading roofing, cladding and facade specialist, one of the atriums is now part of BT

Pyroguard supplied Pyroguard T-EI60/25-3 VI for the project, a double-glazed fire resistant glass specifically designed for

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use in steel profiles. The solution provides an hour of integrity and insulation from fire and optionally can be combined with counterpanes which offer additional performance characteristics such as solar control, thermal insulation, sound reduction, or attack protection.

The Here East project was complicated by the need to accommodate sloping head screens and, due to the size of the building, significant vertical and lateral movement. Wrightstyle’s design solution was to incorporate a specially-welded anti-racking configuration with bespoke brackets.

“Here East is all about transformative legacy planning – a hugely imaginative project to create jobs, encourage creative entrepreneurship, and foster further education,” said Lee Coates, Wrightstyle’s technical director. “Our advanced glazing systems allow ambient light to flood through the building, removing the more traditional internal walls that the designers saw as being barriers to networking and collaboration,” he said.

“The building-height internal atrium uses steel-framed curtain walling with Pyroguard fire glass. On the ground floor, there is a subtle continuation of the stunning ‘dazzle camouflage’ frit pattern that wraps around the facade of the building, whilst upper floors mix in black spandrel panels. This project demonstrates that the use of fire rated glazing does not require compromise in terms of design or performance,” said Simon Ellison, UK Head of Project Sales at Pyroguard. “The result is a transformational project that will further rejuvenate the east of London, become a destination for other Londoners and serve as a model for other regeneration projects across the UK,” he said. www.wrightstyle.co.uk www.pyroguard.eu

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Bury St Edmunds-based Network VEKA member Frames Conservatories Direct has stepped in to help a new customer solve an old problem.

Local resident, Mrs White was on the verge of despair after a nearby contractor installed her a conservatory that was far from fit for purpose.

Adrian Lewis, MD at FCD explains: “We were keen to fix the conservatory and wanted to help the customer gain some compensation. Network VEKA was founded in reaction to the kind of unscrupulous trader Mrs White had dealt with. It protects consumer’s interests guarantees, safeguarding their investment. In this case, the original installation was completely unrelated to Network VEKA. We were pleased to fit a completely new roof to ensure that Mrs White was able to enjoy the light and welcoming space she desired in the first place.” www.networkveka.co.uk

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It may be small but it packs a punch! The launch of GEZE’s new sliding door system is a real David and Goliath affair. The Levolan 120 belies its modest appearance – the slimline fitting can effortlessly move internal doors of up to 120kg with elegant ease. It has twice the loadbearing capacity of its “little brother”, the Levolan 60 which won the Plus X Award and was named the Best Product of 2014, in its category. The Levolan 120 shares its discreet aesthetic: with straight lines and modular composition, it’s a system which is highly adaptable. Its sleek track, which is only 50mm high, includes integrated derailing protection and can be conveniently installed from the front. This means that large panelled sliding doors – made from glass, wood, metal or plastic - which have interior design impact and a real “wow factor” can be put in place in the knowledge that their practical application can be effectively managed. Additional safety is provided by the Levolan 120 SoftStop draw-in damping device which can be incorporated into the track as an option. www.geze.co.uk

Total Glass Adds WarmCore To Its Aluminium Products In response to the growing popularity of aluminium windows and doors - especially for residential applications - Total Glass has added the full WarmCore system to its aluminium range.

The ‘next-generation’ WarmCore aluminium window and folding sliding, French and residential door system combines marketleading thermal performance with slimline aluminium aesthetics, durability and security.

WarmCore doors can be upgraded to PAS24 and Secured By Design (SBD) compatibility.

All WarmCore products are built around a unique full-width thermal core that significantly outperforms the polyamide thermal breaks commonly used to reduce the threat of cold bridging on aluminium windows and doors.

This ‘warm aluminium’ frame construction is key to its 25% better thermal-efficiency, achieving a U-value as low as 0.8 W/m2K with 44mm triple glazing. www.totalglass.com

The VEKA UK Group Jumps The 'Q' With Ever-Evolving Systems The UK's industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier, The VEKA UK Group, has achieved further professional acclaim for the newly unveiled M70 system. The VEKA UK Group has completed a major update of its BSI Kitemark accreditation with the inclusion of the new M70 and the system is already helping ensure that fabricators are Document Q-ready. The Matrix 70 Window System from VEKA led the industry for decades, with its classic good looks and impressive technical performance. The new, even more energy-efficient M70 system has been launched. M70 is just one of a number of systems from The VEKA UK Group that will help customers prepare for implementing Document Q. For more information on how The VEKA UK Group supports customers with technical and compliance issues, contact Mark Barsby for #JustTheFACTS. Email: mbarsby@veka.com www.vekauk.com

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Portfolio Collection From Premdor, A Study In Detail When the Premdor product development team designed The Portfolio Collection, the range established new market standards for internal door design and in particular quality of construction and attention to finer detailing.

The solid core door collection is faced using natural veneers and utilising Premdor’s innovative Veneer Match Technology, producing consistent colour and grain yet still allowing for natural variation, ensuring no two doors are ever identical.

Each door is available with sophisticated, contemporary glazing options with fine detailing including colour co-ordinated glazing beads, presenting a perfect colour finish. FD30 and FD60 BWF certified Fire Doors are also available throughout the range.

Further attention to detail is demonstrated by colour co-ordinated, solid lippings along the two long edges of each door, the lippings can be trimmed to size if necessary.

The Portfolio Collection presents four distinct design themes comprising Natural, Exotic, Contemporary and Classic delivering nineteen aspirational designs with trend setting innovations in colour palette and grain combinations, sure to inspire Architects, Designers and Building Professionals alike, who maintain an eye for detail. www.premdor.co.uk/portfolio

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The latest in next-generation door closer technology, the new Ozone Plus (popularly known as the Hydraulic Patch) is now available at Total Door Hardware. Suitable for frameless tempered glass and wooden doors, this stylish and easy-to-fit patch fitting has an in-built hydraulic system which can be installed with just four fasteners. The Hydraulic Patch comes in a hold-open and non-hold-open function and is used for double action swing doors. Since there is no floor cavity or cover plate, easy cleaning under the door is also possible. Please contact 01279 406049 or email sales@totaldoorhardware.co.uk

Crittall Windows: Style And Function For Hotel Projects Crittall Windows, in partnership with Firmdale Hotels, has produced a striking new brochure to illustrate the upmarket projects that can be achieved using high quality steel windows, screens and doors. From traditional to contemporary, Crittall products meet the architectural specification and design of hotels, restaurants and leisure centres. The glossy 18-page ‘coffee table’ brochure presents ‘rooms with a view’, a collection of dynamic colour photos taken from Firmdale’s hotel portfolio. To view the brochure online go to: http://www.crittall-windows.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/rooms-with-aview-.pdf or visit www.crittall-windows.co.uk

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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed a striking and memorable new entrance and reception area at the Ashton 6th Form College. This entrance features a series of dramatic fins showcasing the point of arrival and bringing together the old and the new architecture, creating a dynamic and naturally lit space. Comar 6EFT stick build curtain walling was specified for this project.

Comar 6EFT provides a capped curtain walling solution and offers architects the opportunity to maximise large glazed areas as it has the slimmest sightlines available.

Comar 7 doors sets are available in swing, pivot, sliding, auto-sliding and sliding folding, and have been designed specifically for applications where high traffic solutions are required.

The Comar 7 doors were fitted with anti-finger trap stiles, Axim soft touch panic exit devices and Axim concealed transom closers which were hung from the Comar 6EFT frame and complied with the Disability & Equality Act 2010. www.comar-alu.co.uk

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Changing Lifestyles With P C Henderson’s Roomflex Folding Door Hardware Changing lifestyles such as people working from home and multi-generational living has led homeowners to seek more flexibility from the spaces they occupy. As a result, there has been an increase in the trend for a broken-plan layout, creating smaller, multi-use areas that offer privacy and add new functionality to rooms. P C Henderson’s Roomflex hardware helps meets these ever-changing needs.

It is an innovative internal folding door system that makes the most of the space and privacy available in family homes.

Roomflex is designed primarily for use with room dividers and is ideal for applications where there is insufficient adjacent wall space to accommodate sliding or swing doors when open. Homeowners can combine both open and broken-plan living by neatly storing the doors when the spaces are opened for entertaining or socialising. When closed, the smaller rooms can be used for independent activities such as reading or catching up on TV shows or to simply reduce the space to minimise the cost of heating the property.

Roomflex is capable of carrying doors of up to 35kg which when fully open, stack up neatly to maximise the opening space. The system is available in three kits which when mixed and matched, can provide up to 5 different configurations, promoting flexible living. A key advantage of Roomflex is that it does not require a bottom channel, allowing your floor space to flow uninterrupted from room to room with no potential trip hazards or unsightly guide channel set into the floor. www.pchenderson.com

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FAKRO L-Shaped Windows For Severnside Housing Development

Glebe House is a development of 3-storey apartments off Abbey Foregate in Shrewsbury, built by Morris Homes on behalf of Severnside Housing. FAKRO L-shaped roof windows with bespoke elements were specified for the project to take the glazing area from the roof into the wall.

This is done by combining a traditional roof window installed at the eaves with an adjoining element for the wall. Top windows and flashings were in standard grey but on this project two lower elements and flashings have been used and made in white to match ground and first floor PVC windows.

FAKRO L-shaped windows are available in right hand, left hand, tilt-and-turn or non-opening options and can be used to link walls to roof pitches from 15 - 55â °.

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The internal pane is made of laminated glass for added safety. With a new frame and sash structure, multi-point locking function, hardware and handle, it combines contemporary appearance with high functionality. A P5, anti-burglary glazing unit with warm spacers between panes can also be specified to offer a U-value of 0.5W/m2K. www.fakro.co.uk

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Bright Space For Bright Sparks: GLASSOLUTIONS Creates Ideal Learning Environment At Alford Community Campus

Market-leading UK glass manufacturer, GLASSOLUTIONS, has played a key role in creating an optimal learning environment for students at Alford Academy’s new Community Campus in Aberdeenshire.

Main contractor Morrison Construction approached GLASSOLUTIONS to manufacture and install an attractive curtain walling system for the development, choosing glazing products carefully to create a space with excellent temperature control, effective ventilation and plentiful natural light.

In recent years, Alford Academy has found it increasingly hard to accommodate its large yearly intake of new pupils. With existing campus capacity at its limit, a £37 million contract was devised by Aberdeenshire County Council, in partnership with hub North and the Scottish Futures Trust, to create the school’s new Community Campus. The new site accommodates 960 pupils and has brought together the primary, secondary and senior years on a single site, as well as providing sport and leisure facilities for the wider community.

The concept for the Community Campus was based around the creation of a central social hub for students, with classrooms and study areas branching off from this central area. The social ‘hub’ area is two storeys high in places: this allows areas to be used flexibly for a variety of activities, as well as creating a large and airy space which lets in a considerable amount of natural light.

The wide range of purposes that the new campus was intended to fulfil meant that versatility was a particularly important aspect of the glazing specification. In order to create a safe, light, well-

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ventilated space for students, GLASSOLUTIONS selected Metal Technology’s System 17 High Rise curtain walling system to form the building’s envelope. With a continuous thermal isolator providing a thermal break throughout, paired with thermally broken casement windows from Metal Technology’s System 4-20 range, the low U-value of this configuration provides excellent thermal efficiency, maintaining a comfortable internal temperature for students and minimising the need for climate control. Large glass units were chosen for the project to maximise light transmittance and provide a bright interior.

Responses to the new campus have been overwhelmingly positive; the development has been praised for its light, airy interior and how well it has accommodated the needs of the students and wider community.

Jim Hanna, project director at Morrison Construction, said: “Working with our partners and suppliers, the Campus was finished ahead of the coming academic term… We are immensely proud to have been involved in bringing this fantastic new resource to fruition for the local community.”

The completed project has also been praised more widely by influential the construction industry. The development, along with project managers hub North, was named a finalist for the Community Development Project of the Year award at the Scottish Property Awards 2016. www.glassolutions.co.uk

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CMS Helps Deliver Lanarkshire’s New 21St Century Healthcare Facilities

A collaborative approach to creating new healthcare facilities in North Lanarkshire, which has transformed health services provision and access for people across East Kilbride, Wishaw and Kilsyth, has demonstrated how local communities can reap expansive benefits when locally based, sustainably focused supply chain partners are appointed.

In nearby Kilsyth, CMS worked alongside GRAHAM to provide aluminium curtain walling, windows and doors for the town’s new Community Health Centre. This £7.8 million facility is around twice the size of the health centre it replaced in the town and represents a step change in the quality of the health care facilities and services available to patients locally.

All three projects were delivered with the help of Castlecary based CMS Window Systems, which was appointed by main contractor GRAHAM to manufacture and install aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling for the three new build facilities. Hub South West Scotland Limited was ultimately responsible for delivering the new centres as part of a £48 million investment programme funded by the Scottish Government.

CMS played an integral part in delivering the high quality internal environment due to the enhancement of the building layout through a two storey courtyard and light well to maximise natural daylight within the building.

The third new medical centre built as part of the project is the £17 million Hunter Health Centre in East Kilbride.

Home to six GP practices, as well as a dental practice and a variety of other medical services, the 6300m2 facility features a large glazed central atrium space, intended to create a calming atmosphere and maximise natural light within the building.

CMS was contracted to provide a variety of building envelope elements manufactured using thermally broken aluminium systems from Metal Technology. These ensured the finished complexes would benefit from the optimal combination of thermal comfort, energy efficiency, longevity and excellent visual appeal.

The new £23 million Houldsworth Centre in Wishaw is a three and five storey complex providing NHS healthcare facilities alongside North Lanarkshire council’s new housing office and library, a shop and café. Centrally located at the heart of the community, the building replaces the former Wishaw Health Centre and Wishaw library. CMS manufactured and installed all the aluminium curtain walling and side hung windows for this contemporary building.

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CMS played a key role in creating the four-storey building’s envelope, installing thermally efficient units to regulate its internal temperature which keeps the Hunter Health Centre light and bright. www.cmswindows.com

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Imago Lift & Slide Provides The Natural View For Therapy Centre

The imaginative use of Imago Lift & Slide doors from AGB Hardware has enhanced the peaceful environment of an innovative residential therapy centre for recovering addicts.

CentroSoranzo is a not-for-profit social health facility, located on the site of a disused military fort in a wood outside Venice, where drug, alcohol and gambling addicts can be treated in a natural, therapeutic environment. The centrepiece of CentroSoranzo is a wooden pavilion where the centre’s guests can feel at one with nature to assist their recovery, which features two Imago doors.

Imago’s slim-line frames and large glazing areas are perfect to frame the idyllic woodland view from the building, while the easy opening mechanism ensures that guests can enjoy the pavilion’s outdoor terrace.

Imago is also in use as a window system in the centre’s canteens, highlighting the versatility of the hardware to create glazing that is as good-looking as it is useful.

The design of CentroSoranzo was a collaboration between architects, artists, graphic designers, psychologist and psychiatrists. Their collective objective was to place natural beauty as a key element of therapeutic care, with careful use of space, shape, colour and décor to make the centre a welcoming environment.

Architects Sara Carbonera and Marta Baretti of Arbau Studio wanted a design that would emphasise this feel and not be seen as a clinical environment. Buildings have been built in pine to match the woodland setting, with extensive use of glazing to maximise the natural light coming into the pavilions.

The main pavilion features an outdoor terrace and the building is designed so that outside and inside blend together under an asymmetrical, overhanging roof. The eight metre glazed facade that looks out onto the terrace is not perpendicular to the building’s perimeter walls, being angled instead to strengthen the view and enlarge the terrace area for a dynamic blend of interior and exterior.

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To support this effect, the architects wanted a door opening that would appear invisible, to encourage free movement of residents in and out of the pavilion. After looking at options available on the market, Sara and Marta fell in love with the possibilities offered by the Imago Lift & Slide system and incorporated Imago into their design.

“The fact that we could minimise the frame width meant we could fit even more glass into the area, so that guests can feel the benefits of being at one with nature even when they’re inside,” explains Marta Baretti.

Two Imago doors are in use in the main pavilion, which slide together and meet behind another pane of glass.

This provides two exit and entrance points, further enhancing the effect of freedom that the architects wanted.

“The asymmetrical design of the building presented a challenge in how best to incorporate the Lift & Slide door into the overall shape of the glazed area, which is split into several different geometric shapes. Happily, the Imago hardware is so versatile and easy to use that the installation of the door was a smooth process,” says Marta.

Given the simplicity of the Imago system in terms of design, installation and use, Marta and Sara were quick to add Imago windows elsewhere in the centre, including high-usage areas such as the canteen.

“The Imago Lift & Slide door is an essential part of CentroSoranzo and has helped to make our design come to life. The guests love having the ease and freedom to step outside as part of their therapy – but thanks to Imago, they can enjoy the view from indoors, too.” www.agb.it

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One Man With One Screwdriver Architectural ironmonger BJ Waller has launched a new service with a leading UK door manufacturer for fully integrated commercial doorsets for commercial internal doors, including fire resistant, acoustic, X-ray and many more. As well as ensuring accurate specification for high usage applications, delivering slabs with pre-prepared hardware will speed up timelines for contractors by making doorset installation a job for “one man with one screwdriver.”

Each doorset schedule is tailored to the project, with BJ Waller providing expert technical advice and support to deliver the right hardware for the chosen door slab. Options include BJ Waller’s new Quick-Fit Plus system which offers easy and precise assembly of the whole door handle set in a few seconds and without the need for screws, bolts or grub screws. Integrated doorsets are designed to make life easy for everybody. For contractors, there are obvious advantages in terms of time- and cost-savings but the bigger benefit will be to reduce the chance of damage to doors from fitters rushing to complete the job.

For specifiers, that adds extra peace of mind that the finished product will be in top condition for long-term efficiency and durability, backed

by BJ Waller’s expert knowledge of hardware performance. By partnering with the door manufacturer, all preparation is done in the factory.

Slabs are supplied pre-hung with as much hardware already in place as possible – anything that is flush – for easy installation. All protruding hardware is fully prepared prior to delivery. Perfect for commercial installations such as hotels, hospitals, schools, apartment blocks and top-end residential projects, BJ Waller developed its integrated packages ahead of CE Marking regulations on commercial internal doorsets due in 2017. www.bjwaller.co.uk

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Metal Technology Rises To The Education Challenge Sitting on the grounds of Bruntsfield House, a Grade A-listed building, sympathetic design, which respected the past but looked to the future was an essential part of the design of the 1,150-pupil James Gillespie High School in Edinburgh. To achieve that in the design and construction of the series of inspirational buildings, JM Architects specified a suite of systems from leading architectural aluminium manufacturer, Metal Technology.

The scheme incorporates System 17 curtain walling in both standard cap and T-shaped cap variants, used in conjunction with [THERMAL] range Systems 25 Hi+ lift-and-slide sliding doors and 5-35 Hi+ tiltand-turn windows to create an overall aesthetic.

All systems from Metal Technology have been developed and stringently tested to meet and exceed industry standards in terms of structural integrity and functionality, weather, thermal, safety and security performance, while offering limitless flexibility in design.

The original school building, founded in 1803 by Edinburgh tobacco merchant James Gillespie, was also renovated and refurbished in keeping with its historic building status as part of the overall scheme. www.metaltechnology.com

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Looking For A Whitewashed Floor?

Bona White is a new wood floor primer designed to produce an on-trend bleached look when used in conjunction with a Bona polyurethane lacquer. The intensity of ‘whiteness’ is dependent on how many coats are applied. This client wanted a whitewashed look to their original Victorian floor boards to tie in with the soft greys of the kitchen.

To produce a highly durable, easy to maintain finish, two coats of Bona Traffic HD lacquer were applied.

Traffic HD is Bona’s toughest lacquer. The very low VOC content and low odour mean there is no need for homeowners to vacate their property while the works are being carried out and there is no lingering smell.

This was achieved by the application of two coats of Bona White under two coats of Bona Traffic HD lacquer. The works were part of a complete renovation of a Victorian town house in Bath and were carried out by Bona Certified Contractor, TWF Bath Ltd, who specialise in the restoration and fitting of traditional wood floors. Before treatment, the TWF team filled large gaps using reclaimed pine wedges and then sanded the floor to 100 grit abrasives.

Its fast cure time means the floor can be in full use just 12 hours after treatment – making it an ideal choice for commercial floors too where there is little available downtime for renovation. TWF’s clients chose the Matt version of Traffic HD for their kitchen floor. Silkmatt and Extramatt sheens are also available.

Smaller gaps were filled using Bona Mix & Fill, which is mixed with sanding dust from the floor to ensure the filled areas blend in with the rest of the surface. The floor was then sanded using 120 grit abrasives before the application of the first coat of Bona White. The floor was then abraded using a Bona Scrad Pad to remove any grain raising from the surface before the application of the second coat.

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Superior Flooring Products For Superior Living Spaces

Carleton Manor Park is an exclusive new housing development that offers luxurious family homes of the highest quality. In order to showcase the high-end, aspirational feel of the development, the showhome was proudly designed and created and all of the high quality products used throughout were carefully considered. Dural UK’s CI+ AntiCrack Matting, Micro Joint Infill and Durabase WP Waterproofing Membrane System were all used throughout the property to provide effective movement protection in the natural stone flooring.

Not only does the CI+ Matting benefit tiled flooring installations by protecting the tiles, but also helps as a time saving solution during the installation phase. It can be laid over the subfloor as soon as it is dry enough for a person to walk over, rather than traditional methods where subfloors need a substantial amount of time to fully dry. Air channels in the matting allow the subfloor rafts to continue to dry out in a controlled way by preventing the top layer of the screed drying quicker than the bottom. This slow drying period leads to a stronger subfloor.

A showhome with a wow factor - Located on the outskirts of Penrith, Carleton Manor Park is surrounded by natural beauty with the Lake District National Park a stone’s throw away. The developers, Cumbrian Homes, wanted to ensure the natural beauty remained integral in the design throughout the luxury homes in Carleton Manor Park. Cumbrian Homes worked with local specialists Penrith Tile Centre, and effectively combined the natural stones and porcelains throughout the showhome to complement the surrounding area. The Tasman natural floor and wall tiles with plank effect look stunning in the main bathroom as they mimic the variability of natural wood.

Dural’s Micro Joint Infill was also used in the kitchen area to provide additional protection to the Astro Grey Marble tiles, and was supplied and colour matched to Grout 3000 Light Grey. The colour match enabled a seamless finish for the surface tiling. Micro Joint Infill has been specially developed for tiled flooring installations which are laid over underfloor heating systems, particularly for residential developments. It provides effective movement protection for tiles and natural stone on heated floors. It means a tiled flooring installation with Micro Joint Infill used is able to effectively absorb the movement energy transferred from the subfloor, protecting the tiles from cracking and loosening.

In the kitchen and living areas of the property, Ca Pietra’s Astro Grey Marble tiles were used in an unpolished finish. The delicate, subtle tones of the tiles blend effortlessly with the beautiful, traditional kitchen cabinetry. The high standard of finish and attention to detail is clearly evident in the beautiful showhome. It is important to consider the function as well as the form, and the practicality and durability of the stone tiled surfaces throughout.

As with all hard flooring materials, they are prone to various forms of stress and strains over time e.g. expansion and contraction caused by underfloor heating systems, cracking, loosening and others. It is essential to protect the surface tiles to retain the aesthetics and integrity of the flooring.

Dural UK, specialists in protecting tiled flooring installations - throughout the showhome, Dural’s CI+ Anti-Crack Matting was used, together with Tilemaster adhesives. It effectively decouples the surface layer of tiling from the subfloor beneath it, absorbing any stresses or movements caused by expansions or contractions. By doing this, it protects the tiles and prevents them from cracking or loosening.

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Penrith Tile Centre applied the Micro Joint Infill into the grout lines in between the Astro Grey Marble tiles, carefully following the brick bond tile formation. In the shower and wet areas within the showhome, Dural’s WP Durabase Waterproofing Membrane was used. It is the ideal product for waterproofing shower areas in preparation for tile installations.

The Durabase membrane has excellent sealing properties and enabled a better adhesion when using the Tilemaster adhesives. The Tasman natural floor and wall tiles, supplied by Marshalls, look stunning in the bathrooms throughout the showhome and are now protected by the Durabase WP Waterproofing Membrane.

Dural are proud to have worked with Penrith Tile Centre and Cumbrian Homes on the Carleton Manor Park Project, and there are plans to use the same high quality products in the rest of the 39 houses in the luxury development. For further information on Dural’s range of flooring accessories, contact their flooring experts and they will be happy to provide further information. www.colouredmovementjoints.co.uk

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Aviation Museum Rebuild Gets ‘The Bradite Treatment’ Bradite’s 2K Floor and Wall EW99 specialist coating was recently specified as part of the rebuild of the Gatwick Aviation Museum. Now run as a charitable trust, the museum began in 1981 when local businessman and aircraft enthusiast, Peter Vallance, transformed a run-down battery farm to house his growing collection of aircraft, parts, models and memorabilia.

However, as the collection grew, most of the aircraft had been stored outside for more than 20 years.

To ensure the heritage of this significant collection, a new structure has now been built to house a number of historic aircraft. Demolition of the old building was carried out, with the rebuild scheduled for completion within 10 weeks.

For the floor treatment, the application of a high performance non-slip coating was imperative.

Bradite’s 2K Floor and Wall EW99 was specified.

This two-pack water-thinned, epoxy coating and finish paint is designed for application to floors, walls, structural steel and machinery. Delivering a

tough, hard-wearing film, EW99 is easy to clean and decontaminate, and it can be used with a lowslip additive for extra performance.

Ashley Colella, the museum’s manager, explains the progress of the rebuild and Bradite’s contribution: “First, we applied a thinned base coat of Bradite’s EW99. Then we applied two coats of EW99 mixed with aggregate to give us a low slip surface. We required a total of 385 litres to cover the new loor area of 1805 square metres.”

An added challenge arose when all aircraft and engines had to be moved up the entire length of the museum for arranging and positioning. Despite some of the engines weighing around 1.5 ton - and the heaviest aircraft weighing 12 ton - volunteers and staff were impressed that no damage occurred to the floor, thus demonstrating EW99’s durability and wear-resistance.

Resistant to many chemicals and solvents, EW99 inhibits the growth of fungus and bacteria, and can also be used as an anti-graffiti coating in common internal areas. As there are no solvent fumes, no odour and no tainting of food, there is no discomfort or disruption caused to nearby operatives; this avoids the costly inconvenience of shutdowns during application. Safe after use, this floor paint is certified as class O for surface spread of flame to BS476.

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EW99 delivers a spreading rate of approximately 12 square metres per litre and is surface dry in two hours, with overcoating possible after a minimum of 16 hours. Complete cure is achieved in six days.

“In the case of the Gatwick Aviation Museum,” says James Burton, Bradite’s national sales manager, “When the unit was weather-tight, we met with all the people of the museum to discuss Bradite EW99 for the floor. Our team then carried out regular visits to check on the preparation and application of our products,” James continues. “After three coats of EW99 were applied to the floor, the airframes were moved into their new home, ready for the opening of the museum on 25th March this year.”

For this project, Bradite’s SA12 aggregate was used in conjunction with EW99 to reinforce the low-slip finish. This additive, which consists of tough, hardwearing particles, is suitable for use with all types of floor and deck paint to give a low slip surface in areas of heavy traffic and helps to prevent accidents on wet floor areas.

With the completion of its new building, the Gatwick Aviation Museum moves into a new phase.

Bradite, a company with a long history of its own dating back to 1938, is pleased to be making a contribution to this significant heritage project. www.bradite.com

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Inaugural Installation Of Mapei’s Comfort Flooring System The international architects BDP have recently refurbished the floors within their Bristol office with Mapei’s new Mapecomfort Floor System. The floors in the meeting, library and toilet areas have been covered using Mapecomfort Floor System AR/X in grey – the first completed project worldwide using the system. Originally established in 1961, BDP have offices worldwide combining local knowledge with vision, value and infrastructure of an award winning practice. The project was undertaken by Coatech Ltd. who specialise in all types of resin flooring nationwide.

Initially, carpet and multiple layers of vinyl tiles were removed exposing the sub base.

A cove was installed to all toilet walls ensuring that the floor area remains easy to clean and maintain. Mapecomfort was then laid to the floor and sealed with Mapefloor Pore Filler. Once this had cured, Coatech applied a coat of Mapei Mapefloor PU 460, a 2-3mm flexible, self-smoothing polyurethane. To finish, two coats of Mapei Mapefloor Finish 58 W, a matt finish polyurethane coating, was applied.

Due to its elastic properties the Mapei Comfort Floor System proves advantageous when a good level of comfort is required underfoot. This is provided from the matting at the base of the system which also has excellent soundproofing capabilities, reducing the impact of noise transmission into areas below. The flooring system also has a high resistance to wear and abrasion from constant foot traffic and moveable office furniture such as castor chairs. For more information regarding this new flooring system please call 0121 508 6970 or email info@mapei.co.uk. Visit www.mapei.co.uk to view the full product range.

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Kemperol Membranes Put Piccadilly Gate's Roofs Back On Track

Three roofs of one of Manchester’s most iconic office buildings have been refurbished with an overlay of Kemperol liquid membranes from Kemper System. Piccadilly Gate is home to various Government departments including Education, Ofsted and Highways England.

The 125,000sqft building adjacent to Manchester Piccadilly Station was refurbished in a £25 million BREAM ‘Excellent’ scheme in 2010. Issues with the integrity of the roof had continually plagued the building with leaks, resulting in unsightly staining to the suspended ceilings within. Consequently, the decision was taken to overlay the existing single ply roofing membranes on levels 10, 4 and 3 with a cold-applied liquid system from Kemper System.

Roofing contractor, Castle Roofing, was appointed to carry out the works and selected Kemper System’s solvent-free Kemperol 2K-PUR as the most appropriate solution for the level 10 roof.

Explains Mark Atherton from Castle Roofing: “The level 10 roof is directly above occupied office areas and is also the location for the building’s air handling plant, so nuisance odours could potentially have been transferred into the office areas.

“As a result, we chose to use Kemper System’s 2K-PUR system, which is solvent-free and odourless, while still offering high performance and a BBA-accredited 25-year service life.”

The level 4 roof is above the building’s recordbreaking extra-long escalators and leaks from two water outlets had caused staining of the suspended ceiling. This roof was also refurbished as an overlay system, using Kemper System’s Kemperol V210.

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Having cleaned and prepared the existing roof surface, Castle Contractors applied a primer before applying the resin in a single wet-on-wet process in which the resin is first applied to the substrate; reinforcement fleece is then laid directly on to the wet resin, immediately followed by more resin on top.

This ensures complete saturation of the reinforcement fleece. Once cured, the resin forms a seamless, elastomeric waterproof membrane that cannot delaminate, is UV stable and bonds directly to the substrate.

For the green roof on level 3, Castle Roofing carried out the refurbishment in two sections, removing half the green roof medium and installing Kemperol V210 onto to the existing surface as an overlay before replacing it and lifting the second section so that the new roofing membrane could be installed. The second section was then reinstated, completing the programme.

Comments Jim Fozzard, building manager at Piccadilly Gate: “We needed a roofing system that could be installed quickly to prevent any further damage to the building’s interior, while minimising any disruption to occupiers and maintaining Piccadilly Gate’s high aesthetic standards.

“Using Kemperol 2K-PUR on the level 10 roof meant that occupiers were not affected by any changes to air quality, while all three roofs have been overlaid using a seamless membrane without the use of hot works for a durable solution requiring no strip out.” http://kemper-system.com

Notes from the Comar design team...

BIM ready.

With thermal foam and triple glazing, U-values are reduced to 0.77, creating a future proof solution.

The latest thermal break technology including foam.

Large 62mm glazing pocket for acoustic or triple glazed glass.

Slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn.

Fast-track semi unitised construction for floor to ceiling glazing.

Windows hang direct from the Comar 9P.i Frame as well as rebated doors.

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Latest Thermal Break Technology Produces the Next Generation of Windows.

Comar’s Design Team brief was to specifically meet architectural demands; low U-values, matching slim sight lines for both the casement and tilt/turn windows, large glazing pocket for acoustic glass, Secured by Design and large sizes. For our fabrication and contractor partners, performance with built in fast-track fabrication and installation.

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For more information about comar5P.i ADVANCED please contact us: Tel: 0208 8685 9685 Email: projects@parksidegroup.co.uk Web: www.comar-alu.co.uk

The technology from the Comar 9P.i system has been incorporated into the Comar 5P.i window range. This ensures the Comar 5P.i Advanced Casement and Tilt/Turn window system integrates seamlessly into Comar 9P.i framing and creates the option for standalone high performance windows, up to 2.5m high with U-values as low at 0.77. BIM Models available at Comar Partners: www.comar-alu.co.uk/login/.

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Dry Fixing Problems Exposed

Since the NHBC’s change of policy on mortar fixing and the revision to BS 5534 forecasts for an increase in the use of dry ridge, hip and verge systems have, not surprisingly, proved to be accurate.

The continued upward trend in roofing-associated claims under the Buildmark new homes warranty had made the need for action unavoidable and with a clear reduction in mortar problems having been seen in Scotland (where dry fixing has been in favour for many years) the evidence was clear. Even so, despite the benefits, complaints have been increasing and there is little doubt that some products reaching the market are of poor quality. In the absence of a British Standard to provide meaningful regulation, merchants and roofers have been encouraged to think that cheaper options are like-for-like with tried and tested ones.

In the RMI sector, the lack of effective building control has also encouraged use of cheaper roofing accessories and dry fix products in particular. There seems little doubt that in the face of a growing market some manufacturers have been cutting corners to maximise profitability. This extends to the variations in ridge and hip kit components for which Klober supplies all that a roofer needs to fix 5 metres of ridge or hip, including hip trays.

One element of a kit that can perpetuate early failure is the adhesive backing on ridge rolls. If this is to withstand the effects of severe weather and provide a strong bond to the surface of a tile the adhesive has to offer the highest standard of performance. Klober uses Butylon® which bonds to almost any surface and provides virtually immediate weatherproofing and usually needs no primer.

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A new British Standard is at the planning stage and we may be lucky enough to see it published around the turn of the year. If it is to succeed, we will have to hope that in-house testing isn’t accepted or we are likely to be faced with the questionable results seen with underlays following publication of BS 5534. The only way to avoid less scrupulous manufacturers claiming like-for-like quality against materials which are genuinely fit for purpose is to define and measure objectively material requirements and performance.

There is often little published technical detail in support of low cost dry fix systems and a few minutes checking is well spent as it can do much to reduce the chance of calls back to site. Products with a proven track record have achieved it by being universally compatible and yet there is still a tendency among some tile manufacturers to claim that long-term performance can only be guaranteed by using their own dry fix systems. This is despite the fact that some describe their products as suitable for universal use!

In practice, specialist roofing accessory manufacturers with no dependency on selling tiles or slates are more likely to offer products offering genuine assurance of performance. To be compatible with a tile profile manufactured by several companies the scope of testing undertaken by such manufacturers is likely to have been both thorough, well documented and, in many cases will have been done by an independent third party. As a result, the contractor will find that accessories are more practical to use and that the ridge, hip and verge systems are easy to fit. www.klober.co.uk

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Heraklith Roof Board Respecified For Restoration Of Richard Rogers House A detailed refurbishment project to conserve an architecturally significant residential property is making use of a special composite woodwool board from the range supplied by Marmox Limited to ensure not just the integrity of the work, but also the building’s long term performance.

The house in Wimbledon was originally designed and built by acclaimed architect, Richard Rogers to serve as his parents’ home and takes inspiration from some of the Modern Movement buildings of the early 20th century.

Completed in the late sixties, the property features extensive glazed elevations and a flat roof of minimal depth, where the designer of such iconic structures as Lloyds insurance offices in the City of London, chose to employ Heraklith woodwool “Roof Board” to help regulate humidity levels within the occupied space.

Basically the depth of the roof did not provide sufficient space for ventilation and instead Rogers specified the special grade woodwool board to absorb moisture from the air when humidity levels are high. But then when the air is dry, it will release moisture back into the air. This keeps the room humidity constant and comfortable, while also reducing the risk of surface condensation which can lead to mould growth. In fact the Roof Board was manufactured specifically for this project, incorporating timber slats to provide additional strengthen and allow them to sit unsupported above the ceiling. The refurbishment of the single storey southwest London house has been carried out by Piperhill construction, with the Northern Irish company striving for authenticity in keeping with the design ethos of the Grade II listed dwelling. www.marmox.co.uk

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Metrotile Profiles Make Light Work Of Coastal Conditions Climate change is increasing the likelihood of last winter’s extreme weather. Architects, developers and specifiers should consider resistance to storm force winds and saline air, as well as transport costs, when weighing up options for roofing in coastal areas.

Shingle-covered asphalt is cheap but unattractive and not durable. Clay and slate require large amounts of maintenance. Wooden roofs look great but won’t stand up to the weather for long.

Metrotile UK believes lightweight steel tiling can be the perfect solution – if it’s good quality. If well installed, durable, galvanised and properly coated, it can stand up against all of nature’s extremes.

Metrotile profiles are fully accredited by the British Board of Agrément and are tested against extreme weather – from cyclical freeze-thaw conditions in Japan, to extreme wind uplift testing in California. And they’re really light – making transport easy and cheap while reducing carbon footprint.

Extreme locations where specifiers are recommending our products include Gibraltar, where procurement specialists Colomendy have used Metrotile to refurbish 25 blocks of flats in the Reclamation Areas, and Fair Isle off the north Scottish coast, where a prefabricated bird observatory was transported by land and sea before being craned into position. www.metrotile.co.uk

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Impressive Center Parcs Roof Refurb Completed With Zero Guest Disruption

With capacity for almost 4000 guests and 96% occupancy, keeping the central area of Center Parcs Longleat Forest open was key to the refurbishment of its impressive Subtropical Swimming Paradise. A massive challenge for Delomac Roofing, the project to renew the roof with a Sika Sarnafil membrane was accomplished with two years of meticulous planning and 30 months of onsite construction.

Originally completed in 1994, the Subtropical Swimming Paradise roof and glazed rain-screen systems were in need of refurbishment. The new roof installation was planned in close discussion with the Sika Sarnafil and Delomac supply chain, developing the specification to address all the client’s strict performance, environmental and aesthetic requirements.

Chris Meadows, Technical Advisor, Sika Sarnafil explained: “The client needed a durable, long lasting roof system that would complement the woodland setting. This was complicated by differences between the swimming pool side and dry side, with restaurants and meeting rooms, of the building.

“We proposed two distinct solutions– a mechanically fastened system using Sarnafil S327-18EL for the dry side and an adhered system using Sarnafil G410-18EL for the more humid area. Both were specified in Patina Green to blend with the natural environment. Sarnafil membranes are cold applied and free from naked flames, the obvious choice for an open site.”

An innovative temporary terraced platform was designed and installed, suspended underneath the main structure by cables and lattice beam scaffold units. Work was carried out over 16

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separate sections, like a wagon wheel – ensuring the structure was not compromised by uneven load distribution. This stepped, terraced temporary roof was then covered with plywood and completely weathered by Delomac with a Sarnafil membrane.

With the temporary roof in place, existing glazing and coverings could be safely removed, maintaining water-tightness with guests enjoying the facilities below. Scheduled over more than two years, this way of working resulted in a dry building envelope, despite some of the wettest weather on record.

Comprehensive vapour barrier measures were used on the pool side of the building to ensure the high humidity chlorinated environment was contained.

Robust SFS sealant and Sarnafil metal-lined vapour barrier detailing at all Glulam beams and fascia interfaces ensured no risk of condensation.

Sarnafil membrane and accessories were used for all the coverings, and again overall specification development was tailored to suit the varying build-ups; new, overlay, bonded and mechanically fastened. An increased thickness membrane was manufactured in one single batch to ensure colour consistency. Sika added further value with an impressive 17 visits to the site by the Applications Team to advice and support. www.sarnafil.co.uk

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Spanish Natural Slates Fit The Supermarket Bill

The attractive, durable and easy to handle properties of Cembrit Duquesa natural slates have meant that a large roofing project, spanning 3,200m2, could be completed in just 14 weeks. Following approval from East Herts Council, a disused estate has been regenerated to include a multi-million pound supermarket and maltings. The site is now home to a large ASDA store, which has brought more than 100 jobs to the local community in Ware, Hertfordshire.

Bracknell Roofing was appointed as the roofing contractor for this project by the main contractor, Mace Group. Working closely together, the two companies specified suitable roofing materials to meet the major criterion for this project - achieving a balance between cost and quality aesthetics. Due to its attractive appearance, and cost effective benefits, Cembrit Duquesa natural slates were specified.

Approximately 40,000 500x250mm grey Duquesa slates were installed by Bracknell Roofing. The natural slates provide a striking design on the new 2000m2 mansard roof, and the existing 800m2 building, which now serves as the back of house for the main store.

Peter Edwards, National Project Manager, Bracknell Roofing, commented “Cembrit Duquesa slates deliver on all aspects, as they are a cost effective natural material, provide the finish that the client requires, and are easy to cut and install, which helps us when trying to complete a project quickly and effectively.�

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Cembrit has a reputation for sourcing Spanish slates, and can be relied on to supply the best value and most appropriate slates for all project types. Duquesa is a high quality natural slate from Cembrit which is produced by some of the finest quarries in Spain.

Regarded as one of the best Spanish natural slate brands available in the UK, it is a tough material with a smooth texture that will provide an attractive and long lasting roof covering for a wide variety of projects.

Duquesa is available in a variety of sizes to suit individual requirements. It has a smooth, even texture, which, as well creating an attractive appearance, also aids the preservation of the finish.

The hard surface also ensures the slate can withstand the most severe weather conditions and remain unaffected by sunlight, ultraviolet light and even acid rain. When laid correctly, Duquesa will last the lifetime of a building and is ideal for use on any major project including supermarkets, schools, city offices and prestige homes.

Duquesa slate is a tough natural material which has been tested to ensure it meets the current national standard, BS EN 12326-1:2004. For more information, visit www.cembrit.co.uk Follow on Twitter at @ CembritUK and Facebook at Cembrit UK.

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Hauraton Customised Drainage Solutions Hauraton manufacture a vast selection of surface water drainage channels for Civil and Landscaping applications that cover all loading categories from Class A15 to F900 and storage volumes up to 443.0 litres per metre. Their FASERFIX® channel components are cast from the company’s Fibre Reinforced Concrete (FRC) whilst the RECYFIX® channels are moulded from 100% recycled polypropylene (PP). Both of these channels are available with a wide range of slot or mesh gratings made from ductile iron, galvanised steel, stainless steel or FIBRETEC®, a composite reinforced material (PA-GF) developed specifically

by Hauraton.

Although Hauraton’s FASERFIX® and RECYFIX® stock ranges cover most application, Architects, architectural technicians and engineers need not be constrained by the components offered. The company can provide customised solutions that achieve reliable drainage, and where necessary, provide designs that blend in with the desired aesthetic effect demanded.

Where a customised solution would provide the answer, Hauraton Area Project Managers will document the designer’s specific requirements at an early stage of the pre-planning phase. A specialist team will then engineer the channel scheme taking into account the aesthetic appearance of the channel run as well as its functional requirements.

Tim Connolly, Managing Director of Hauraton Limited says, “Solving the many and diverse surface water drainage requirements requires in-depth knowledge, considerable expertise and comprehensive experience. Our technical office personnel and Area Project Managers have this technical and product-specific knowledge. If a specifier requires anything out of the ordinary with regard to functionality or design, we can support their individual requirements, from project-specific tender text, through to production, delivery and installation.

For further information about Customised Drainage Solutions, customers can request a copy of our digital 48 page catalogue.

Technical information including sizing and installation details for Hauraton stock ranges is available digitally on www.hauraton. co.uk and for case studies go to www.drainage-projects.co.uk

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Ronadeck Resin Bound Surfacing – Not Just Decorative Resin bound surfacing systems can differ not only in quality and longevity but in other factors such as slip resistance, sustainability, health and safety and cost per square metre. So what features should be considered?

It is worth looking at manufacturer credentials such ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates, OH SAS 18001 certificate and FERFA membership.

Types of resin used - the best resin bound surfacing systems use aliphatic resins rather than aromatic resins.

Ratio of resin to aggregate - this should be minimum 7% to ensure consistent strength and performance of the system. Application thickness -this can vary, but a good quality system should be laid from 15mm for pedestrian traffic and 18mm for vehicular traffic. Slip resistance - A good system should conform to BS 8204-6:2008+A1:2010 Appendix B. Quality control - a two part system where the catalyst is built into the manufacturing process should only be sourced.

Permeability - SuDS compliant system; Aresin bound surfacing system should be permeable, but permeability rates can vary depending on the aggregate size. If you are still unsure then ask for technical help, the Ronacrete Technical Department will be happy to assist. www.ronacrete.co.uk

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Eye-Catching Brett Paving Solution For £15.5m School Refurbishment Sarum Academy in Salisbury has regenerated its external grounds using a permeable paving solution from Brett Landscaping. The eyecatching scheme has been created using Piatto Block paving with its vibrant colours and clean, modern design, combined with classic Omega and Omega Flow rectangular block paving. The permeable paving allows rainfall to permeate naturally between the paving blocks into a permeable sub-base as part of a SuDS solution designed to help prevent flooding. www.brettpaving.co.uk

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Marshalls' Mono Beany Wins Prestigious Innovation Award Marshalls has picked up the Innovation Award at the 2016 Mineral Products Associations British Precast Annual Best Practice awards ceremony in Leicester.

Marshalls beat off stiff competition from the likes of Charcon, PCE Limited, and Tarmac Building Products to scoop the award. The winning project from Marshalls was for their innovative drainage system Mono Beany, which is a combined kerb and drainage system and utilises Marshalls’ latest concrete mix technology M Tech, which is formed around a 100% recycled Polyethlene core. www.marshalls.co.uk

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Power Bollards Provide A Safe, Secure Outdoor Power Supply For Gravesham Borough Council Pop Up Power Supplies® were approached by council planners to provide an outdoor power supply for an area outside the local civic centre.

Pop Up Power Supplies® were able to offer their range of power bollards to provide a safe, secure and silent outdoor power supply. Specified in a Button Top Supply Bollard with hatch closure, the slim bollards are all located around the perimeter area next to walls, and as a result have a limited impact on the outdoor area.

The power bollards are a popular choice of street furniture as they are an elegant design and complement the surround environment well with their sleek aesthetics. George Parker, Director of Pop Up Power Supplies® commented, “Our range of Power Bollards were ideal for the area right outside the civic centre for Gravesham Borough Council.

The sleek design of the bollards is helped with the brushed stainless steel finish, which complements the surrounding metal railings and street furnishings. The bollards provide a reliable, secure outdoor power supply, and are totally encased therefore are a safe option for the large footfall the area gets.”

Pop Up Power Supplies® range of stainless steel power bollards provide between 220 and 400 volts and 125A of power. They are available with standard configurations plus additional equipment is available for a completely bespoke outdoor power solution. www.popuppower.co.uk

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Glassolutions Chosen For Lendlease London School

High performance glass and an excellent value engineering approach from GLASSOLUTIONS has played a major part in the delivery of the St John Bosco College and Wandsworth Residential Surrey Lane scheme, a sustainable college and Code level 4 and 5 housing development in the London Borough of Wandsworth.

Opened in September 2015, St John Bosco College is a voluntary-aided school within the trusteeship of the Salesian of Don Bosco and the Archdiocese of Southwark, whose ethos is based on the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the educational approach of Saint John Bosco - with the capacity to cater for over 1,300 students. Whilst its admissions policy gives priority to children in Catholic primary schools, it welcomes students from other faiths and backgrounds.

Its new premises form part of a £50m mixed use development by Lendlease which also provides a range of 100 new homes on the site. Working with London architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, Lendlease committed to delivering sustainable residential and educational buildings, designing in air source heating, a range of water saving and sustainable transport measures as well as building in ‘lean and clean’ design measures.

The four-storey school complex comprises steel frame construction with primarily brick and wooden clad finish and uses high performance glazing widely throughout to

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maximise natural light whilst offering excellent thermal performance and minimising solar gain. GLASSOLUTIONS worked with leading architectural aluminium systems company Metal Technology to supply and install glazing in a contract valued at around £2.5m.

A stringent glazing specification saw standard glazing in the college buildings featuring argon gas filled 16mm double glazed units with black warm edge spacer between 6mm SGG SECURIT HST outer panes and 6.8mm SGG STADIP PLANITHERM ULTRA N inner panes.

Solar control glazing units featured 6mm SGG SECURIT HST COOL-LITE SKN 174 II outer panes and 6.8mm SGG STADIP inner panes whilst rooflights combined 8mm SGG SECURIT HST PLANITHERM ULTRA N II and 8.8mm SGG STADIP glass.

Solar glazing and standard glazing also featured in the residential buildings with the Code level 5 town houses including triple glazed units with 6mm SGG SECURIT HST PLANITHERM ULTRA N II and 4mm SGG SECURIT HST separating two 16mm argon gas filled cavities.

Having already established a good working relationship with GLASSOLUTIONS on the Ministry of Justice Framework, Lendlease appointed the UK based glass supplier in competitive tender on the basis of their value for money and technical support in a project which required tight fiscal control and delivering within tight timescales. www.glassolutions.co.uk

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Bespoke Loading Bays From Stertil Dock Products Support DHL Operations At Manchester Airport

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An installation of 99 loading bays has been completed

by Stertil Dock Products to support a revolutionary new DHL distribution hub at Manchester Airport City. DHL has begun operations within the Manchester Airport City Global Logistics site which was a £15m project completed in 2015. The company’s new 37,308 sq ft facility incorporates a mix of conventional loading bays and specially shaped bays to accommodate Mercedes Sprinter vans. The site replicates a similar installation at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. www.stertil.co.uk

Wraptite-SA Conquers Airtightness At 1066 Zero Carbon Homes Wraptite-SA airtight membrane has been specified to achieve a highly efficient building fabric as part of a concept to create a terrace of 5 Zero Carbon homes in a site close to Hastings Castle. The homes are built from pre-fabricated heavyweight timber frame panels, with Wraptite-SA, self-adhering vapour permeable air barrier being applied on site. The use of WraptiteSA makes a significant contribution to a building’s thermal performance by preventing lateral air movement. It also provides high vapour permeability in a continuously sealed, self-adhered, airtight membrane. http://www.proctorgroup.com/air-barriers

‘Order…Order’… In The Transformation Of A Court House To A Sumptuous 5* Boutique Hotel

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Selectaglaze helped turn an old draughty court house into a warm and peaceful boutique hotel. Once a building where judges passed sentences and the Police placed criminals under arrest, a Grade II Listed Magistrates Court and Police Station on Old Street, has been converted into a 5* boutique hotel.

To transform this Grade II Listed building from a Courthouse to a hotel, careful consideration had to be given as to how the thermal performance could be improved as well as mitigating the ingress of noise from outside.

As the building is Listed, the original primary windows could not be removed, so Selectaglaze was approached by the principle contractor McAleer and Rushe to provide a solution. A total of 106 units were installed including curved, raked, casement doors and a double-floor feature window which was 5.287m high. The circular windows on the top floor required particular care and a bespoke fixing method for installation had to be created to meet the client’s requirements.

Secondary glazing is an independent window installed on the room side of a building, which reduces noise ingress creating a quieter environment and a reduction of 45dB is achievable. Along with noise reduction, secondary glazing assists in minimising heat loss by up to 50%. Old Street Hotel is currently on target to achieve a ‘BREEAM Very Good’ rating. Selectaglaze is the specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing, with fifty years’ experience, it has a wealth of experience working on all building types. For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/email: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk

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Notifier Gets A View From The Top At The Royal Liver Building Fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell is protecting staff and visitors at one of the world’s largest banking institutions at Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building. When the company moved in, it sought to redesign one of the floors and install a set of high specification building services, including a new life safety system. Triple Star Fire & Security specified a fire detection solution based around Notifier’s innovative Pearl intelligent addressable control panel. In addition, over 60 Notifier optical detectors were installed. www.notifierfiresystems.co.uk

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Aico’s Solution Increases HMO Fire Safety The RHP Group, a registered housing provider in South West London, has used Aico fire protection equipment to help improve safety in Houses in Multiple Occupation. Each flat already benefits from an Aico BS5839 Part 6 domestic smoke alarm system – if this is triggered it will only sound within that flat. Throughout the common circulation areas a separate communal BS5839 Part 1 fire alarm system has been installed. To maximise safety and ensure the communal alarm can be heard within each property, RHP has integrated the two alarm systems. This has been achieved by installing an Aico Ei164e Heat alarm in the hallway of each flat, which interconnects to the existing alarm system within the flat. www.aico.co.uk

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Comprehensive Schöck Range Meets Embassy Gardens Demands

Stretching along the south bank of the Thames from Battersea to Vauxhall, the Nine Elms area in London has become the largest development zone in Central London. The residential and commercial heart of this huge development is Embassy Gardens, London’s new diplomatic precinct on the riverside. The blocks are arranged around raised courtyards, with retail and commercial frontages at ground level that connect the Embassy Square, Linear Park and River Frontage through a network of streets and a central square. .

The development has inevitably attracted a sophisticated level of residents who demand the highest standards of detail throughout these buildings; and one of the key features is the wide variety of balcony types, each governed by unit size and orientation. With such a demanding specification involving different balcony types, the minimisation of any possible thermal bridging problems is crucial.

This is something highlighted in research findings from the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development (OISD) at Oxford Brookes University. It shows that with increasingly improved airtightness and fabric U-values in UK buildings, thermal bridge heat losses are responsible for an increasing percentage of the overall building heat loss. It is common for thermal bridges to account for 20% – 30% of the heat loss in multi-residential units (as calculated by thermal modelling) and balcony connections can be a major contributor to the thermal bridge heat loss – if effective thermal isolation is not included in the design. And the company able to offer the ideal range of solutions to the differing thermal connectivity

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demands posed by the complex balcony designs at the Ambassador Building is Schöck. The diverse range of Schöck Isokorb load-bearing thermal insulation products guarantees totally verifiable performance standards, meets full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations and offers BBA Certification and LABC Registration.

The specific requirements at the Ambassador Building involved firstly the Schöck Isokorb type K for concreteto–concrete connectivity. The type K units were incorporated into the cast in-situ cantilever balconies on the road facing external elevation; and where there was a shear force transfer element required, also involving concrete-to-concrete loggia’s or supported balconies, the Isokorb type Q was installed. A further variation, Isokorb type K-WU units were also used as slab-to-wall thermal breaks.

The Isokorb type KS for concrete-to-steel were used on the internal courtyard balconies; and to assist the structural engineer in keeping the transverse beam continuous between the external columns, Schöck SLD dowels were also used to support the propped cantilever walkway externally.

In addition to providing highly effective connectivity solutions for concrete-to-concrete and concrete-tosteel thermal bridging situations, the Schöck Isokorb range also offers a modular product for steel-to-steel applications and even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets. For a free copy of the Schöck Thermal Bridging Guide and / or the Thermal Bridging Solutions brochure, visit www.schoeck.co.uk

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Profloor Levelling System Gives A Lift To Flats Conversion

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The A. Proctor Group Ltd has supplied its Profloor Levelling System to help with the conversion of Linden Court, a Grade II listed building in Reigate, to residential flats. The project required a floating floor acoustic treatment to the existing out of level floors.

Developed to allow a level finished floor to be installed on a cambered, stepped, or uneven sub-floor, Profloor Levelling System is typically used on structural concrete floors where the differences in level are too great.

The floor is levelled by inserting packers in each levelling base to adjust the level of the timber battens. www.proctorgroup.com

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Fall Protection Takes Off At Virgin Atlantic With Safesite

UZIN System Used In Plattens Fish & Chips Refurbishment UZIN products were recently used to renovate the floor at Plattens Fish and Chip Shop in Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk.

The old floorcovering had to be removed, before 2 coats of UZIN PE 480 damp proof membrane was applied over the very old sub-floor.

UZIN PE 280 primer was then applied, followed by a coat of UZIN NC 150 a heavy duty smoothing compound. Safety flooring was laid, capped and coved in the kitchen and preparation areas whist luxury vinyl tiles were installed in the front of house. Both floor coverings were stuck with UZIN KE 2000 S pressure sensitive adhesive. www.uzin.co.uk

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Safesite has provided Virgin Atlantic with a collective roof edge protection system that ensures optimum roof top safety for maintenance and inspection teams and complies with all relevant health and safety regulations. After removing all existing guardrails, demarcation bases and chain, Safesite installed 900 Lm raked and standard KeeGuard® systems. The KeeGuard® range includes standard vertical, raked, radiused and folding systems. The modular design features Kee Klamp® open-style fittings, which facilitate quick and easy installation of the horizontal rails and 100% recycled PVC counterweights. www.safesite.co.uk

Insulation Gives New Lease Of Life To Cornish Units Social housing provider, RCT Homes, has accessed Phase 2 Arbed funding to carry out a range of improvements on 30 Cornish Units in Cwmbach, Wales, including the installation of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation to alleviate fuel poverty issues and improve living conditions for tenants. ROCKWOOL devised a tailored, envelope refurbishment solution, featuring its REDArt® External Wall Insulation System (EWI) combined with the use of ROCKWOOL FLEXI® insulation which is proving very successful. www.rockwool.co.uk

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Levolux Gets The All Clear In Cardiff The new £44 million Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC) building at Cardiff University’s Innovation Campus, which is equipped with an attractive Timber Fin Screening Solution from Levolux, is specially designed to facilitate brain research.

TIBI Group architects specified a Levolux external solar shading and screening solution, this time incorporating vertical Timber Fins in addition to Ventilation and Acoustic Louvres. These were applied in different parts of the building.

The most visual aspect of the solution is the Timber Fin screening structure that is located at the centre of the development, accommodating the main reception, a staircase and circulation areas. At 13 metres in height, the ‘drum’ like structure has a curved footprint that extends out beyond the building’s glazed curtain walling.

This creates a useful reference point for visitors when locating the main entrance. Inside the building, the timber fins form balustrading for the reception area and around circulation areas on first and second floors.

The structure comprises up to seven rows of vertical rectangular-shaped timber fins, each measuring 185mm wide by 44mm thick, engineered from untreated Western Red Cedar.

The Fins in each row are set at 250mm centres and are fixed at an angle that varies by 45 degrees, creating an interesting aesthetic that changes, depending on your viewpoint. The timber fins are virtually maintenance free and will be allowed to weather naturally, giving them an attractive silver-grey patina. In addition to the timber fin screening, Levolux also provided its Ventilation Louvres to screen plantroom areas at high level.

Levolux’s Contour and High Performance Ventilation Louvres were utilised to provide an attractive, yet highly weather-resistant facade. Extruded aluminium louvres feature an effective ‘S’ shaped profile. This delivers the optimum performance, both in terms of airflow, resistance to wind and rain and their aesthetic quality. www.levolux.com

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Portakabin Constructs ‘Pop Up’ Learning Hub For UCL In Just 2 Days As Pressure On Universities Increases To Meet Rising Demand For Higher Education

With the end of the recruitment cap on undergraduate numbers in England now taking effect, the requirement for upgrading and expanding learning facilities continues to rise to meet the increased demand for higher education.

An extra 30,000 student places have been made available in England this year, and the Russell Group has estimated that more than £9 billion is being spent on capital projects by its 24 world-class universities, with a large proportion going towards new high quality learning facilities.

One of the Russell Group of universities is University College London (UCL) where Portakabin constructed an innovative ‘pop up’ learning hub in central London in just nine weeks from receipt of order to handover. This is to help address the surge in student numbers and was achieved with no disruption to teaching.

The two-storey modular building will be in use for two years until significant elements of UCL’s major capital programme to provide new permanent and refurbished teaching space is completed.

The new learning hub was installed in just two days ready for the start of the academic year. It would have taken many weeks had the building been constructed using site-based building methods.

Commenting on the project, Sam Williams, Capital Projects Manager at University College London, said, “We needed facilities of the highest standard delivered in the shortest possible timescale. This was achieved and it is an excellent, robust building which has been positively received and is being well used.

The vinyl wrap has really enhanced the facility and internally we have varied room sizes to suit the type of learning – from large lectures to smaller seminar working groups.”

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“The project team was fast and responsive, which was key to the success of the project. We are also very happy with the quality of finish and the additional elements which give the building a permanent feel and further improve the student experience.”

The learning hub accommodates a lecture theatre for up to 100 students and has three smaller seminar rooms. Portakabin supplied decking around the building, an access ramp, stairs up to the entrance, air conditioning, emergency lighting, and data communications. The building has a striking finish, created using a vinyl wrap with strong graphics that reflect and communicate UCL’s programme to transform its estate.

The new Portakabin building is sited in a complex location within an enclosed courtyard. This required detailed logistical planning from the Portakabin hire team and great precision for the installation phase with only centimetres to spare. One of the walls also had to be fire rated to 60 minutes due to the proximity to an adjacent brick building.

Modular buildings for short-term use can now be supplied with an even wider range of architectural options and amenities to enhance the environment for work and study. Developed and installed by Portakabin, the range is designed to give interim buildings a more permanent feel and includes: canopies and shelters for under-utilised outdoor spaces; covered walkways with curved, high barrel, low barrel or flat roofs; vinyl wraps, which are low maintenance and simple to install but can totally transform a building’s appearance with strong branding and graphics; free-standing outdoor structures; cycle storage; smoking shelters; street furniture such as litter bins, benches, picnic tables, bollards and barriers. www.portakabin.co.uk

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Omnie Heat Social Services

Underfloor heating systems from the Omnie range have been employed in the refurbishment of a South-west community building, providing energy efficiency as well as helping to create a healthy indoor environment for the many members of the public as well as the staff who use the facility.

The Wat Tyler building in Exeter is home to CoLab, a wellbeing hub bringing together a host of specialist housing, voluntary sector, social enterprise and recovery providers to offer a unique range of opportunities for people looking to rebuild their lives and play a positive role in the community after periods of homelessness, reoffending, drug/alcohol abuse or long term unemployment.

The main floor where Omnie Foilboard underfloor heating panels and other equipment have been installed, is divided up into two consultation rooms, a treatment room, waiting rooms and circulation space. The five areas are served by a five port Axios manifold, supplied as part of the package and installed by contractor, Steve Guppy Limited.

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In total 400 metres of the high performance heating pipe were laid across the Foilboard Floating panels, installed on top of the building’s existing sub-floor.

The zones – with individual pipe runs of up to 90 metres in length - were all connected back to the Axios manifold which is fed from the flow and return pipework, connected to the main boiler plant. Omnie based in Exeter, offers a choice of different underfloor heating systems suitable for installation within timber floors as well as over solid substrates and other situations.

The range also includes air and ground source heat pumps, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units and sophisticated control options able to optimize the performance of the complete integrated installation. www.omnie.co.uk

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Guernsey Flats Go Thoroughly Modern With Trespa

A landmark high-rise apartment block that was once thought to have outlived its usefulness has been given a new lease of life and a fresh appearance, thanks to Trespa® Meteon® cladding panels.

Built in 1963, Cour du Parc is 11 storeys high and the tallest building on the Channel Island of Guernsey.

Only five years ago it stood empty of tenants and was considered to have reached the end of its useful life. Then an imaginative refurbishment and upgrade was given the go ahead by the States of Guernsey planners.

The result is an eye-catching structure where it’s previously uninspiring dun-coloured brickwork has given way to vibrant Trespa® Meteon® cladding panels in two shades of light green.

“Visually the improvement to the building and the ability to detail openings and vary colour to enhance vertical features were key to choosing Trespa,” says Phil Roussel, Development Manager of Guernsey Housing Association, which carried out the transformation in partnership with the States of Guernsey Housing Department.

“The new panels have rejuvenated a tired old building and brought it up to date for the 21st century,” says architect Ricky Mahy whose practice, Create, masterminded the new design.

Of crucial importance was protection against the elements. By using a ventilated façade system, the continuous air flow draws air through the cavity between the cladding and the inner layer of the exterior wall aiding in the removal of heat and moisture from rain or condensation.

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“On the subject of environmental impact, using a ventilated rainscreen cladding system allowed us to increase the amount of insulation, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the building,” says Mr Roussel. “There were less expensive options we first looked at but, with knowledge of other use of Trespa® on the island both at Sir Charles Frossard House and Oakvale School, we were satisfied that the product was capable of withstanding the harsh coastal environment to provide a long -term solution without high maintenance costs,” he adds.

The refurbishment project reconfigured space internally to provide 50 flats where previously there had been 42 and also made provision for an additional lift. The end result has been a welcome increase in social housing units for the island.

Says Mr Roussel: “GHA is a long term owner of this property so we wanted something without a high maintenance requirement. Trespa® Meteon® panels have good resistance to dirt, so we are confident the building will look good for many years.”

Trespa® Meteon® is a decorative high-pressure compact laminate (HPL) with an integral surface manufactured using the company’s unique in-house technologies; Electron Beam Curing (EBC) and Dry Forming (DF). It is the company’s leading family of architectural panels for façades and exterior applications, created in close collaboration with architects, designers, installers, distributors and endusers. www.trespa.com

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Metal Technology Specified In Award-Winning Regeneration Project

Girdwood Community Hub in North Belfast brings together physical regeneration and eco-design principles in the creation of a stateof-the-art, socially inclusive centre offering leisure, community and education facilities.

Part of the overall regeneration of the former Girdwood Barracks site, the Michael Whitley Architects design achieves high levels of thermal performance without compromising aesthetics using an integrated range of products from leading aluminium systems manufacturer Metal Technology.

Both System 17 SP (silicone pointed) curtain walling with concealed vents and System 17 capped curtain walling

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were specified for the project, complemented with System 5-20D Hi+ doors and System 4-20D Hi+ windows from the [THERMAL] range.

Complying with the latest British Standards, System 17 provides structural integrity, weather performance, thermal enhancement and complete design versatility. The Metal Technology 5-20D Hi+ door and 4-20Hi+ window systems blend seamlessly and offer advantages of polyamide thermal break technology in meeting the latest thermal requirements of the current building regulations.

Opened in January, Girdwood Community Hub has already brought recognition to Michael Whitley Architects with the RSUA (Royal society of Ulster Architects) Regeneration Award 2016. The project also won ‘Community Benefit Project of the year’ at the Property Excellence Ireland Awards 2016. www.metaltechnology.com

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CMS Set To Make Waves With New Brodick Harbour Contract

Leading window, door and curtain walling designer, manufacturer and installer, CMS Window Systems, has secured the contract to provide glazing solutions for the redevelopment of the ferry terminal at Brodick Harbour on the Isle of Arran.

sustainability is also evident in the products chosen for the building’s entrances and exits. Doors from Metal Technology’s System 5 and System 9 will be installed internally and externally, in addition to a three-leaf manual revolving door at the building’s main entrance.

CMS’s contract comprises the fabrication and installation of over 600m2 of Metal Technology curtain walling for the terminal building, along with doors and an internal screen system.

Work began on the project early in the new year, and completion of the development is expected in mid2017.

This is part of a £22.2m project for client Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), which aims to maintain and enhance the vital ferry services between the island of Arran and mainland Scotland, providing solutions which will endure for at least the next 60 years. Led by civil engineering contractor George Leslie Ltd., the redevelopment project includes a new pier, an increased marshalling area through reclaimed land, and a modern terminal building with bus stances and extensive parking facilities.

CMS’s glazing specification for the project prioritises environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. The terminal building will benefit from a highly thermally insulating building envelope achieved by CMS through combining low U-value IGUs with 634m2 of Metal Technology’s System 17 curtain walling system.

The company’s emphasis on energy saving and

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CMS Aluminium Director, Stephen Anderson, said: “We’re really pleased to be a part of the Brodick Harbour redevelopment project. The ferry service is a fundamental part of the lives of Arran residents - the upgrade work will modernise and transform the original site into a truly cutting-edge facility which will provide an improved experience for the passengers who use it.

CMS is proud to play a part in bringing these changes to the island.”

CMAL’s Head of Civil Engineering, Ramsay Muirhead, said: “The ferry terminal infrastructure at Brodick is now nearing the end of its serviceable life and the project will see the harbour transformed. The new terminal building will improve the passenger experience”.

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Iconic Art Centre’s Winning Performance With Crittall Windows

New fenestration for an iconic listed arts centre at the University of Sussex presented a particular challenge for architects RH Partnership but the successful outcome has been achieved thanks to close collaboration with steel window experts Crittall.

The University’s Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts (ACCA) was designed in the 1960s by Sir Basil Spence and subsequently listed Grade 2* by English Heritage.

The building’s curved brick exterior is punctuated at ground floor level by steel windows and doors that, along with the rest of the structure, had fallen into a state of disrepair.

Extensive consultation was undertaken by the Brightonbased architectural practice with English Heritage (now Historic England) and Brighton & Hove City Council’s conservation team for the most acceptable solution to replace the existing metal framed, single glazed windows and doors.

“RH Partnership have worked very closely with Crittall Windows to reproduce the patterns and profiles using W20 sections and to incorporate double glazed units,” says architect David Sweeney. “With large areas of glazing in the front-of-house spaces, the capability to add slim line double glazed units has drastically improved the thermal performance of this building.”

Solar control glass has also been added to particular south and east facing windows so as to reduce overheating during summertime and natural ventilation

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has been improved by an increase in openable windows and the introduction of trickle vents.

The complete refurbishment of the building, including a main auditorium with a flexible 350 seating arrangement, exhibition spaces, four differently-sized studios and teaching rooms and the development of an area beneath the auditorium to provide 33% more usable space than was envisaged in the original design, has provided the University with a cultural flagship structure.

Also on the University campus a second Sir Basil Spence, Grade 2* listed structure, the Chichester 1 building, is undergoing refurbishment and, once again, Crittall products – the Corporate W20 and Corporate 2000 windows – have been specified. Corporate W20 windows and doors offer designers great versatility including the ability to create or reproduce many styles.

They deliver very slim sightlines, are English Heritage approved, and find widespread favour with planners and conservationists. Corporate 2000 are equally suited for residential, institutional and commercial applications, and can be used to produce unusual and innovative window wall designs. Major user sectors are offices, hotels, hospitals, universities and schools. www.crittall-windows.co.uk

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Balconies And Balustrade Bridge Contemporary And Traditional neaco created a bespoke balconies and balustrade specification to bridge the aesthetic divide between traditional and contemporary at a new purpose-built UK headquarters in Leeds for leading healthcare IT business, TPP (The Phoenix Partnership).

Purpose-built by contractors ISG, the four-storey, 85,000 sq ft structure was designed by Bowman Riley Architects to complement the existing built environment with a frontal, road-side elevation of traditional Yorkshire stone with pitched tiled roofing in contrast to a rear façade featuring a more contemporary appearance with extensive curtain walling. neaco supplied products to both sections with bespoke railed balconies to the front, bespoke terrace balustrade to the rear and internal balustrade to stairwells and the main reception area’s double-height atrium.

The balconies and external balustrade feature traditional-style railed infill combined with a contemporary twist in the form of tapered flat-bar stanchions with laser-cut holes. neaco’s national sales manager, Peter Melia, said: “neaco’s technical team has the expertise and experience to offer total design flexibility and over the years we have developed bespoke solutions across a huge range of projects. The new TPP headquarters is the latest example and the building is certainly an impressive sight from all angles.” www.neaco.co.uk

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Advanced ExGo Panels Protect Bulgarian Government Building Critical assets in the Ministry of Education and Science building in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, are being protected by industry-leading ExGo suppression control panels from Advanced. A recent upgrade of the fire systems in the Ministry’s Sofia HQ was undertaken

by Advanced partner, FireTech Engineering Ltd. The project saw Advanced’s ExGo suppression system installed in the main archive room, supported by optical smoke and air sampling detection, LCD+LED indicators and remote indicators.

Stoyan Grozdanov, spokesperson for FireTech Engineering Ltd, said: ‘We selected an Advanced system for the Ministry of Education and Science as we know from working with Advanced in the past that the ExGo system is very reliable. We needed a cutting edge system to protect a very important room in the building, with the option to expand and enhance it in the future.”

The ultra-dependable ExGo extinguishant and suppression control system, has been developed by Advanced specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms, historic and cultural attractions and control rooms. The system installed at the Ministry of Education and Science has 28 components and is connected to the existing fire alarm control panel in the building. ExGo is suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications and include a range of control options and devices.

It is approved to EN54 parts 2,4 and 13 and EN12094-1 and is among the first systems to combine these with EN12094 in a single solution.

EN12094-3 relates to the integrated manual release on the front of the panel. ExGo can be integrated into Advanced’s Axis EN fire system or any third party alarm system. www.advancedco.com

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Project Goes Swimmingly With Marmox Multiboard Swimming pools present a notoriously aggressive environment for building materials including reinforced concrete, so it is a measure of Marmox Multiboard’s inherent durability and other attributes that it has been specified for a challenging refurbishment contract at a leisure centre in Peterborough.

The Regional Fitness & Swimming Centre is just a short walk from Peterborough Cathedral in the city centre and is popular with families as well as clubs and schools. Unfortunately, however, the warm moist conditions had caused areas of the paintwork around insides of the very large skylights to peel. High above the water and with asbestos present in the original lining panels, this meant a maintenance nightmare.

Main contractor Amey was successful in tendering for the wider project, but brought in Commercial Rope Access with its team of abseillers to tackle relining the nine rooflights: each of which measures 8.5 x 4.5 metres and is five metres deep. Half-size sheets of Marmox Multiboard, measuring 1250 x 600 mm, were able to be fixed directly over the top of the existing asbestos based substrate, the Multiboards also offer a greatly improved thermal performance which will help prevent problems of condensation forming. The boards had been treated with one coat of EP150 on the reverse side and received a further two coats on the visible face. Marmox Multiboards are manufactured from extruded polystyrene or XPS and offer a range of positive physical characteristics in addition to being fully waterproof. www.marmox.co.uk

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Lighting Up Leisure This new swimming pool at Immingham includes some of the best examples of how the Kalwall® translucent daylighting system is used for leisure and sport activities. The £1.45 million transformation and creation of this stunning facility was designed by ENGIE - Architectural Consultancy for North East Lincolnshire Council with support from Sport England.

It includes Kalwall cladding for all the walls in the new fitness suite and exercise studio. The choice of Kalwall mirrors specification of the same cladding several years ago for the adjacent Oasis Academy where the system is used for both roof and wall applications. This brings a sense of uniformity and symmetry across both sites.

One of the main attractions of specifying high performance Kalwall is its unique effect on both the interior and exterior. Internally, rooms are bathed with diffused natural daylight which creates a stimulating and healthy exercising environment. While being translucent, it also offers privacy. Externally, the elevations appear crisp, simple and inviting. When illuminated at night Kalwall will glow softly presenting a striking external appearance. Unlike conventional glazing, highly insulating Kalwall eliminates shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade. The system also enhances simplicity by eliminating the need for blinds, curtains or solar control. In addition, the even distribution and deep penetration of light through Kalwall means less artificial lighting is needed thereby reducing energy costs. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall

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