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Highly Durable And Environmentally Efficient Building At Kingston University Completed

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Hawkins\Brown’s new 5-storey teaching building for Kingston University to accommodate the Faculty of Business and Law has completed.

Located at the heart of the University’s Kingston Hill Campus in South West London, the new building is highly durable and environmentally efficient. Featuring spacious interiors, it provides a hub for social interaction and learning.

Client: Kingston University Architect: Hawkins\Brown Photography: Hufton+Crow Web: www.hawkinsbrown.co.uk

Designed in the round with an entrance on each elevation, at the heart of the 7290 sq m building is a dramatic light filled double-height glass roofed atrium space which, as well as being the circulation hub for the ground and first floors, is also used for informal learning, events and presentations. There are open ‘lounge’ areas off the circulation routes as well as window seats and laptop bars between the window bays surrounding the atrium.

In addition to formal teaching spaces including a 150-seat lecture theatre and a 120-seat classroom, there are also facilities for academic offices, a research suite and other smaller teaching and computer rooms.

Positioned on a sloping site, the building is set within attractive landscaping to articulate the varying levels whilst providing excellent access and through routes to the surrounding buildings.

Featuring brick elevations that run uninterrupted around all four sides of the building, a mottled purple and brown brick was chosen in response to the leafy conservation area setting. Brick was also selected for its environmental qualities and to help give the building a sense of solidity and gravity, fitting to a school of business.

Recessed windows with shimmering bronze anodized aluminium panels animate the brick grid, casting a pattern of light and shade across the facades. The panels are etched with a subtle leaf motif referencing the woodland setting.

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Client: Maidstone Borough Council Architect: Hugh Broughton Architects Photography: Hufton+Crow Web: www.hbarchitects.co.uk

New ‘Gold’ Clad Extensions Hint At Treasures Inside Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery has re-opened following an extensive £3 million refurbishment and the addition of a new east wing by Hugh Broughton Architects.

Clad with ‘gold’ shingles which hint at the museum’s collection of ‘treasures’ on display inside, the new East Wing provides the museum with a reinvigorated look making it the cultural focus for the town centre.

Housing a collection of over 600,000 artifacts and specimens that are outstanding in their diversity and quality, Maidstone Museum forms the largest mixed collection in Kent and one of the largest in the South-East of England.

Hugh Broughton Architects’ 2006 RIBA competitionwinning architectural scheme transforms the museum’s display, storage and visitor facilities, allowing more of the collection to be accessed. The core of Maidstone Museum, a Grade II listed building located within the boundaries

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of a conservation area, is a Tudor manor house dating from 1561. The building was acquired by Maidstone Borough Council in 1855 and opened as a Museum in 1858. Since then it has been subject to numerous expansions, resulting in an eclectic architectural arrangement.

The East Wing project forms the second phase of the Museum’s redevelopment programme, following the renovation of the West Wing in 2003. The aims of the project have been three-fold including the long-term preservation of the museum’s collection, increase in visitor numbers and greater public involvement. The scheme improves storage facilities, brings previously inaccessible spaces into use and allows more of the Museum’s historic buildings to be experienced. The East Wing provides new gallery spaces, which enable more of the collections to be seen. The provision of new and improved services including a shop, new toilets with baby-changing facilities and cloakroom, ease visitor circulation throughout the building and enhance the visitor experience.

The East Wing responds to the multilayered history and architecture of the museum.

The elevations combine frameless glazing with a diagrid of copper alloy shingles, creating a contemporary counterpoise to the existing brick facades. The copper alloy shingles emulate the diamond leaded glass windows of the original Tudor building and have been individually hand cut and crafted on site, enhancing the artisanal qualities of the Museum.

A new entrance on the East elevation welcomes visitors from Maidstone High Street into the new East Wing. The entrance opens into an open plan foyer and orientation area occupied by Maidstone’s Visitor Information Centre and the Museum shop. Beyond the foyer and shop a multi-functional education suite brings areas previously occupied by storage into lively public use, creating a designated study area for community groups and schools. At ground floor level the principal public space in the East Wing is a gallery housing one of the museum’s noteworthy exhibits - a Solomon Islands war canoe, the only example of its kind outside of the Islands. Glazing on the rear wall of this gallery reveals a public courtyard and Tudor facades unseen by the public for over 40 years.

At first floor level a public meeting room housed in a glazed box offers dramatic views of St. Faith’s Church which visually re-connects the museum with Brenchley Gardens, fulfilling the ambitions of the Museum’s Victorian founders. A system of bespoke connectors between the glass and steel structure ensures a completely frameless flush glazed finish.

The new Japanese Gallery is located within the copper clad space above the reception. It is lit by an undulating ceiling of north-facing rooflights, which enliven the white cube space and ensure an even stream of daylight in to the gallery. This gallery is the new permanent home for one of the museum’s highlights, an internationally significant display of Japanese Art collected in the nineteenth century by one of the Museum’s founders, Julius Brenchley. Internal materials have been selected to complement the existing palette and for their suitability to the specific requirements of museum design ie. highdensity lining boards for all walls, to ensure total flexibility for hanging exhibitions and matt sealed timber floors to minimise reflections in display areas.

In addition to these new galleries, the existing galleries in the original museum have been refurbished and re-organised, increasing the display space by 30%. Beyond the public spaces, the practice has worked closely with the museum staff to completely overhaul and modernize the storage spaces, increasing the capacity by 100%, and improving security and accessibility.

This process has allowed the museum’s staff to take stock and reorganize exhibits in storage, taking the opportunity to digitize and hone the full collection. The East Wing is now environmentally controlled with heating and cooling loads being met by ground sourced heat pumps run from 100 m vertical boreholes in the adjacent gardens. This combined with a new photovoltaic array on the roof of the new East Wing improves the sustainable aspects of the museum significantly.

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Project: Chaophraya Thai Restaurant & Palm Sugar Bar Location: Glasgow Company: JMDA Product: Interior Design Web: jmdaltd.co.uk

Chaophraya Thai Restaurant & Palm Sugar Bar The grand red sandstone Townhouse building, built as The Liberal Club of Glasgow around 1909, stands roughly half way along the busy thoroughfare of Buchannan Street in Glasgow town centre. It latterly became the College of Dramatic Art and the Royal Academy of Music until 1987 and, more recently a retail outlet, its ornate plasterwork and period timber features playing second fiddle to modern retail fixtures and their wares.

The potential for the property to become a high-end restaurant recapturing the buildings halcyon days was recognised by Chaophraya restaurateur's Martin Stead and Kim Atcharaporn Keawkraikhot who, almost immediately, engaged their Interior Design consultants JMDA to produce a scheme to restore the property to its former glory with the simple brief of turning it into the largest & best Thai restaurant in the country.

The result, following detailed consultation with the planning authorities and the difficult delivery often associated with a listed building, is something rather special.

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From its grand marble floored entrance hall which has been enhanced with authentic Thai furniture and artefacts successfully juxtaposed with a contemporary central chandelier, to its top floor VIP rooms, the interiors now sparkle with glass, chrome and brass features throughout.

Ground floor rooms either side of the imposing lobby now house a chique bar to the right, featuring an illuminated onyx backfitting and Carrera marble topped servery. All this can be accessed from Buchannan Street via a floor to ceiling glazed architectural feature ‘lozenge’ where specially imported white Thai Buddha's stand in silent greeting. To the left of the lobby can be found a relaxing lounge bar area which would be perfectly at home as part of a 5* hotel. Huge antique mirrors adorn one wall incorporating fuscia inspired light fittings.

Ascending the ornate staircase with its custom designed sumptuous carpet, guests could be mistaken for thinking they had been transported to Raffle's or some other colonial jewel of the orient. Historic maps, bejewelled elephants and Buddhas, together with the bespoke pendant lights create an ambience of sophisticated oriental calm.

On the first floor can be found the heart and soul of the operation in the double storey height 140 cover restaurant. JMDA have cleverly overcome the potentially atmosphere diluting space by incorporating a raised area housing leather booth seating flanked either side by 3.5m high glass, chrome and timber wine walls. Illumination is provided via retention of the existing, now refurbished, brass chandeliers which incorporate the all essential dimmable LED lighting. The 'wedding cake' plasterwork of the ceiling has been enhanced with subtle gold leaf decoration and is highlighted by discrete dimmable LED spotlighting. The engine room of the kitchen can be viewed through full height glass doors where a flurry of almost silent activity produces the most exquisite of foods with a subtlety of flavours complimented by the overall ambience. the existing feature fireplaces have been brought back into use and lovingly restored to create focal points either end of the restaurant.

Onwards and upward (for the VIP guests and Corporate entertainers at least) past the luxurious marble and Timber washrooms, to the aforementioned 2nd floor VIP rooms and associated Champagne bar...... >>>>

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<<<<< An intimate arched hallway with original panelling with yet more gold Buddhas leads guests into the main VIP areas. Three separate screened off rooms have been formed within this single room with subtle themes of: ‘Authentic Thai’ with 8ft high carved Thai 'thrones', 'Cuisine' with sunken seating and chrome display cases housing authentic Thai ingredients and 'Funky' with its padded TV wall and contemporary F&F. all the rooms sit below an ornate coffered ceiling enhanced by gold paper to each recess, below which sparkle bespoke chandeliers.

In contrast to the otherwise architectural decoration of the VIP rooms, a dark and moody Champagne bar area can be found to one end. Once again backlit onyx has been used albeit to the bar counter in this instance, together with feature pendant lights and illuminated champagne tables (what else!). The chrome and mirrored backfitting displays its products with a subtle yet eye catching display naturally incorporating some fine single malts.

A further breathtaking VIP room can be found off the arched hallway. The room is typical of the property, having moulded panelling, a feature fireplace and large casement windows. The treatment of the room however, is anything but typical. A brave decision was taken to decorate the walls in a heritage dark blue/ grey whilst highlighting the feature window timber work etc in pure white. All this forms a backdrop for a curved 'figure of 8' enclosure sitting in the centre of the room which can be used for a single party of 24 or be divided by brass inlaid sliding / folding screens to create two rooms of, you guessed it, 12 each.

The design for this was inspired by MD Jonathon Morgan's on-location research into Thailand's best hotels and restaurants and incorporates 'floating' lanterns in between richly stained timber divisions also featuring brass inlays and candle stands. Bespoke contemporary chandeliers provide sparkle and ambience below the gold papered ceiling, whilst yet more authentic Thai gold Buddhas stand like reassuring guards around the perimeter of the room.

The whole scheme is cleverly linked through use of bespoke carpets which use a common palette of rich colours but change their designs to suite the environment. Decorations are very much from the 'heritage architecture' range and JMDA have used natural colours as a backdrop to enhance the Thai brica-brac, artwork and joinery items. Timber work throughout has been stained and polished to match existing features each sparkling with gold and chrome highlights which again, provides a coherence to the overall design.

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MAPESIL LM – MAPEI’S ANTI-MOULD NON-STAINING SEALANT FOR NATURAL STONE, TRAVERTINE & MARBLE Mapei’s new sealant range includes Mapesil LM - a neutral, antimould, low modulus silicone sealant that is compatible with all delicate & absorbent surfaces including natural stone, travertine and marble. Mapesil LM can be used to seal joints on a wide range of substrates, including absorbent substrates sensitive to staining, such as concrete, wood, metal, mirror-glass and PVC. It is also suitable to use internally and externally on natural stone without staining stone surfaces to guarantee a long lasting attractive finish.

Mapesil LM can create a flexible seal in expanding joints and fillet joints on facades and has BioBlock® anti mould technology. www.mapei.co.uk

CHILTERN DYNAMICS EXTENDS ACOUSTIC TESTING CAPABILITIES

Chiltern Dynamics, part of the BM TRADA Group, is now able to test timber frame twin-leaf partitions thanks to significant additional investment in its acoustics laboratory.

The structural changes have seen the density and mass of the opening area of the test lab increased, enabling Chiltern Dynamics to test products seeking to demonstrate sound insulation performance up to 58 dB Enquiry No 1 (Rw) or 73 dB (R’w). The update means Chiltern Dynamics can now offer a one-stop shop for acoustic testing of twin-leaf partitions, doorsets, windows, Accolade for reduced carbon footprint glazing systems, door seals and penetration and linear joint seals. Barry Cope, Lead Acoustician, Chiltern The Carbon Trust has officially recognised Hambleside Dynamics, said: “Our acoustics laboratory uses Danelaw, the British roofing products company world-leading equipment and has already established manufacturing in Inverness and Daventry, for its significant a strong reputation for its technical excellence and reduction of carbon and energy costs. Hambleside Danelaw service provision, and our recent investment means is one of the first SMEs to participate in the Carbon Trust’s we have broadened the range of services on offer and Carbon Management Programme when previously the can reach out to a new customer base. We can now initiative had only been available for public sector bodies. offer clients the full range of testing facilities. It’s been The early precedent was formally recognised with the a significant investment, but one we feel we benefit presentation of a certificate by the Scottish Government finance minister, John Swinney MSP, at a clients enormously.” ceremony in Edinburgh to Hambleside’s Director of Environment and Quality Standards, Ray Khan. www.chilternfire.co.uk Hambleside’s embodied energy unit is just 0.132 kg per unit. It aims to cut its footprint even further to a target of 85% reduction by 2016 from its 2005 level.

Enquiry No 3 www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk Enquiry No 2

Beko Plc’s Scottish Distributor Opens New Display And Training Centre Merchant City Distributors Ltd (MCD), Beko Plc’s trade distributor in Scotland for its Built-in Collection of domestic appliances, has opened a new Display and Training Centre at its head office in East Kilbride.

The new centre includes three showrooms, individually branded, and a kitchen training area. Beko is one of the three selected brands and its showroom features 13 appliances, including cooking, cooling, dishwashing and laundry units.

Among the units on display is the energy-saving DW686 dishwasher, an A -30% oven and an induction hob.

The new Display and Training Centre is targetted at the entire trade spectrum – from kitchen furniture manufacturers and kitchen design studios to national housebuilders and tradesmen.

The concept is to display the latest products, and arrange training sessions for groups of up to 15 to demonstrate the quality and features of the appliances.

Edward Johnston, MCD’s founder and managing director, explains the rationale behind the new centre and selected brands: “We want to raise awareness with our trade customers about the benefits of Beko Built-in appliances,” he says. They can see and touch the products in the showrooms, then see the appliances in practical use in the kitchen training area. Our purpose is to explain the complete Beko product range available, and the quality and performance that are expected in today’s specifications – making clear the advantages of these appliances. The result is a more specification-driven approach to the supply and installation of built-in appliances.” www.beko.co.uk www.mcduk.co.uk Enquiry No 4

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ArmourFX Decorative Wall Panel Systems

NEW LOOK NITTAN WEB SITE NOW WITH EXTRA RESOURCES

Armourcoat will introduce ArmourFX® - custom-made decorative wall panels, evolved from their renowned range of applied seamless wall finishes - at 100% Design in September (E151 ‘Eco Design & Build’). ArmourFX® decorative wall panel systems include finishes and substrates suitable for all applications. Armourcoat’s specialist designers and artisan plasterers can create integrated custom wall panel systems or design statement single artwork pieces. As all modular systems, the panels can be hung and removed as required, with no specialist installation required. All panels are provided with finished edges and are ready for hanging with French cleats or ‘Z’ clips. Plaster finishes are applied to flame retardant formaldehydefree MDF, Sculptural pieces are made from non-combustible mineral plaster. www.armourfx.co.uk

Following the launch of a new range of literature featuring a striking new design, Nittan Europe has revised its web site to reflect the new style and provide more detailed, easily accessible product information.

2012 marks Nittan’s 40th year as one of the leading companies in the European fire protection industry. The web site has had its Evolution and Sensortec product sections completely redesigned to provide more detailed information and easier navigation. Each product section has a main page showing the name, description and picture of products in that section. Clicking on a specific product takes you to the relevant product page where a more detailed description and technical specification is available along with all relevant downloads, such as datasheet, technical manual and relevant certificates.

Nittan’s comprehensive range of quality fire detection products include smoke and heat detectors, audio visual alarm devices, bases, modules, manual call points and accessories. www.nittan.co.uk

Enquiry No 5

Winn & Coales International Ltd Conference - South Africa, May 2012

Anti-corrosion and sealing specialist Winn & Coales International Ltd recently held their Denso International Conference in May. This event is held at a different location every two years and this time the chosen venue was Durban, South Africa. Delegates form the UK, USA, Canada and South Africa were involved with worldwide technical presentations, product application demonstrations, budget and subsidiary board meetings. At the farewell dinner there were two 25 year-long service awards presented to employees of Denso South Africa (Pty) Ltd. All were very much looking forward to the next one which will be held earlier than normal in London to celebrate the Company’s 130th anniversary of trading in Autumn next year. www.denso.net Enquiry No 6

APD Reaches New Heights In Middle East Access Panels Direct (APD) is proud to have been chosen to manufacture and supply access panels for the new Central Market in Abu Dhabi. APD were selected to supply their two hour fire rated plasterboard door access panels to match the high standard finishing of the surrounding walls. This is a fairly unique product and is the only access panel of this type to have been granted approval under Abu Dhabi’s stringent regulations.

The wide variety of sizes in the structural openings meant that APD were required to manufacture a wide range of sizes from 590 x 320 up to 1420 x 1290. APD were also invited to offer design solutions for further access panels that needed to function carrying either a stone finish or glass cladding.

The Central Market comprises two towers; Domain Tower with 88 floors and Trust Tower with 59 floors, linked through a common ground floor building which encompasses a souq (traditional Arabic market) and a large shopping mall.

Available in standard and bespoke sizes, APD’s products have been specially designed to allow easy access to any void behind a ceiling or wall. They come in a variety of materials, including metal door and plasterboard door and with a beaded frame or picture frame for a dry or wet finish. We also offer tile faced, plastic, stainless steel, as well as circular ceiling access panels.

APD allows you to choose from a range of options, including one and two hour fire rated, acoustic rated, air tight, insulated, RAL 9010 20% gloss polyester powder coated and a variety of locking options.

Retractable Zip ladders and SRH roof hatches are also available to buy online, providing you with the full access package. www.accesspanelsdirect.net 01827 712774 Enquiry No 8

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Energy Savings with Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream

Cembrit Launches Inspirational Roofing Book

Stormdry masonry protection cream saves energy by keeping walls drier and warmer. Wet walls conduct heat far more readily, so by preventing rainwater penetration heat energy savings can be made. Stormdry’s energy savings have been independently verified by Giraffe Innovation, the environmental consultancy, who also carried out a detailed carbon footprint analysis. These findings confirmed that treatment with Stormdry can produce energy savings and a carbon reduction of up to 27%. Suitable for use on brick, stone, mortar and concrete. The water-repellent cream is breathable and colourless, retaining the original appearance of masonry. A one-coat application has an anticipated life of 20 – 30 years. www.stormdry.com

Cembrit is pleased to announce the release of a case study book, a publication dedicated to showcasing the versatility and beauty of Glendyne through in-depth case studies and photography. The new 48 page guide should act as an inspirational resource for architects, specifiers and contractors working on natural slate roofing projects.

Glendyne is a strong, consistent, easy-to-work and durable natural slate. It has gained a reputation as the ideal replacement for blue/grey Welsh slate - particularly the unobtainable Ffestiniog. The quarry has a remarkable geology which combined with the emphasis put into the quality control creates a top quality slate at an affordable price. www.cembrit.co.uk

Enquiry No 9

Cova Security Gates Adds NBS Plus

NBS Plus specification clauses are now available for the comprehensive range of UK-designed Enquiry No 10 and manufactured perimeter security equipment from Cova Security Gates. Working closely with the team at NBS, concise and technically complete industry standard specifications have been BONDS AND SEALS - MAPEFLEX MS 45 created for Cova’s crash Mapei has launched a comprehensive range of sealants tested and non crash tested to the UK builder, merchant, retail and DIY sector. This speed gates, sliding gates, includes Mapeflex MS 45 – the multi-purpose hybrid bollards, road blockers elastic adhesive and sealant that can solve an array of and barriers. Once the routine problems. As an adhesive Mapeflex MS 45 is an correct product has been ideal alternative to mechanical fasteners. Its high initial selected, subscribing architects and specifiers can refine and ‘sucker effect’ makes it suitable for bonding to walls and copy the information directly into their tender or specification ceilings. As a sealant Mapeflex MS 45 is ideal for creating a document. NBS Plus specifications can be downloaded from flexible seal in internal and external expansion joints and www.nbsplus.com and via Cova Security Gates’ own website for sealing joints in civil and industrial floors. Mapei place www.covasecuritygates.com/NBS-Specifications much emphasis on manufacturing sustainable products and Mapeflex MS 45 carries GEV-Emicode EC1R Plus very low emission logo in addition to being solvent free. www.mapei.co.uk

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IPLAS TO TRANSFORM FENCING MARKET AND HELP THE UNEMPLOYED WITH NEW PLASTIC RANGE Iplas, the manufacturer of the Zyplex™ range of sustainable building products, is set to transform the market with a new type of plastic fence. The Halifax-based firm has launched Zyplex fencing, which is made from a range of blended polymers that are rigorously engineered and tested and developed using Iplas’ unique plastic processing technology. Iplas has also announced new partnerships with social enterprises, which will see it use a number of its fencing projects to help the long-term unemployed and young people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The plastic lumber and posts can be used for bird’s mouth fencing, standard fences and screens. Sections can be cut, screwed, nailed and bolted together. Zyplex offers potentially significant cost and performance advantages over more traditional products; and is formulated for its CPD UPDATE OF SELECTAGLAZE’S ‘ understanding and specifiying secondary strength, durability and stability. It is easy to install and has an impact resistant surface that makes it difficult to glazing’ vandalise; it won’t rot, chip, break or fade; will last longer Selectaglaze has produced a completely new version of its than wood, needs no maintenance and doesn’t require any RIBA Approved CPD. Secondary glazing is extensively used to staining or sealants.

SELECTAGLAZE enhance window acoustics, improve thermal performance and www.zyplex.co.uk secondary glazing raise security levels within all types of existing building. The presentation offers guidance on standards for noise insulation, Enquiry No 13 conserving energy and security and deals with a full range of design issues. Small product samples are made available and detailed seminar notes provided to all participants. There are a large number of existing buildings which need to be improved or adapted for changed use and this presentation will be of great relevance to Specifiers and conservation specialists involved in this type of work. www.selectaglaze.co.uk/literature/index.php New CPD notes 16_05_12_Layout 1 17/05/2012 08:46 Page 1

By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen Manufacturer and Supplier of Secondary Glazing Selectaglaze Ltd. St. Albans

CPD Seminar Notes

Professional solutions for enhancing window performance

acoustics

thermal insulation

security

Enquiry No 14

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VAT Changes ‘Could Decimate’ Heritage Stock Says Crittall The UK’s leading steel windows manufacturer has warned that Government plans to charge VAT on alterations to listed buildings could decimate the country’s stock of heritage properties.

John Pyatt, Managing Director of Essex-based Crittall Windows, said the proposals, due to come into force this October, would prevent much needed building work from going ahead or, even worse, could force some property owners to give sensitive heritage projects to cowboy builders.

The Government wants to charge 20% VAT on alterations to historic buildings that have been listed by English Heritage precisely to protect them from shoddy and inappropriate worksmanship. At present, alterations are VAT-free but restoration work to listed buildings is charged VAT at the full rate. The Treasury argues that its plans merely make the situation more consistent. John Pyatt points out the hidden danger: he says: “The Treasury thinks that it is perverse for repairs to be taxable while alterations are not but unless heritage buildings are sensitively renewed to make them relevant and practical for the 21st century, they will fall into disuse. Repairs alone are pointless to a building that has no function.”

The Government’s VAT plans have sparked a major controversy and brought roars of disapproval from dozens of national organisations concerned with the care of Britain’s world-beating stock of historic buildings, from major castles and colleges to tiny cottages and cow byres.

The Church of England also raised its concerns and won a concession from Chancellor George Osborne who said he would not budge on the VAT plans but would make extra funds available to re-imburse the church authorities for some of their extra costs.

Owners of all other types of listed building, numbering more than a quarter of a million, have been ignored and will face possibly crippling costs in future if they want to carry out alterations.

John Pyatt denounced the VAT plans as a Treasury money-making scheme. “It will signal a depreciation in the buildings that make this country a haven for tourists,” he said. “Either work will not be done, or it will be done on the cheap by non-VAT registered builders. Admission charges to historic sites will have to go up to meet the extra tax, and voluntary groups and charities trying to improve historic structures for local community use will find their fund-raising tasks so much harder.” www.crittall-windows.co.uk Enquiry No 15

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Imagination Wins The Troldtekt Acoustic Panel Award 2012 Matthias Kisch from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and Amy Linford from Newcastle University have won first and special awards respectively in this year’s Troldtekt Award just announced. Architectural and design students from 23 countries entered the concept competition, submitting an extensive array of creative and original ideas about how Troldtekt’s traditional acoustic panels can be used. See the many exciting proposals and interviews with the judges and winners at www. troldtekt.com/award The judges’ committee was unanimous in nominating Matthias Kirch from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts as winner of the EUR 5,000 prize. His concept was for a flexible modular system of Troldtekt panels called ‘Acoustic Synecdoche’. To illustrate the Photo supplied by Adam Mork idea’s potential, he created a floating sculpture – or acoustic cloud –designed to hang above a table, with the option of integrating lighting. By simply adding little joints he makes the material appear to fly. The idea is decorative yet at the same time very functional in terms of both acoustics and lighting.

The standard of the proposals was so high that the judges’ committee also awarded a Special Prize to Amy Linford from Newcastle University in the UK. Her ‘(Fabric)ated’ proposal conceived a new and unique Troldtekt panel with an irregular, wavy surface.

This involves a process of casting a panel with a structure inspired by the wood fibre which of course is the basis of the Troldtekt acoustic tile. The result has a beautiful texture, and is aesthetically appealing thanks to the

imprecise and more organic look, where no two panels for ceilings or walls are the same. Amy Linford said ‘I am delighted to receive this award which was specially introduced because of my innovative idea.’

“We received proposals from architectural students in many countries, even as far away as Venezuela,” said Peer Leth, CEO of Troldtekt A/S. “We are delighted that a Danish building material should spark so much interest around the world,”.

Acoustics in practice Troldtekt acoustic panels made of natural wood fibres offer the building designer the perfect combination of an ecologically and biologically sound material with excellent technical and sound absorption performance.

Additional benefits include resistance to fire and humidity, high durability, natural breathability and low cost life cycle performance.

Architects widely specify the tiles to improve the acoustics in rooms with hard surfaces, such as schools, swimming pools, commercial and public buildings.

Reverberation can be reduced further by adding mineral wool behind. This has the same absorption as a suspended ceiling but saves space as well as system and installation costs. In some cases, even greater acoustic comfort can be achieved by lining one or more walls with the tiles. www.troldtekt.co.uk Enquiry No 16

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PermaRock Lead The Way With Green Deal Compliant External Wall Insulation With the on-going uncertainty surrounding the Government’s new flagship energy efficiency initiative, the Green Deal – due for launch in October 2012, it is good to hear that at least one company is geared up and ready to supply fully compliant external (solid) wall insulation systems, a key measure under the Green Deal and the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

PermaRock, one of the UK’s longest established and leading external wall insulation system suppliers, has continued to focus investment to ensure that all their key external wall insulation systems are fully Green Deal and Energy Company Obligation (ECO) compliant and meet all the requirements set out in the Draft Code of Practice.

This investment has led to the recent award and publication of a new certificate (No. 158/12) by UKAS-accredited body the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

BRE Certificate No. 158/12 reflects PermaRock’s constant commitment to the quality of it’s lead products and expands on their previous scope of accredited external wall insulation and render systems, placing PermaRock in a strong position to supply external (solid) wall insulation systems under Green Deal and ECO.

The certificate provides accreditation for mineral fibre, phenolic, EPS and EPS-premium (Grey) based external wall insulation systems with acrylic and silicone-based through-coloured renders, traditional dashing stone, brick effect render, brick slips and lime-based render decorative finishes.

Under the requirements set out under the Green Deal, Green Deal Providers and Installers will only be able to apply products and systems as defined within the scope of their certification. In the case of external wall insulation, ETA or UKAS certificated systems can be installed only onto the wall construction types for which they are accredited. They must also comply with all applicable European and domestic legislation relevant to the testing, performance, and quality of the system.

For PermaRock, BRE Certificate 158/12, permits installation of their key external wall insulation systems onto nearly all traditional and nontraditional substrate types, including, masonry (brick / block), dense and no-fines concrete (PRC) and sheathed light gauge steel frame and timber frame constructions. www.permarock.com Enquiry No 17

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Retro Expo Essential To The Low Carbon Market Comprising of four dynamic core elements – an exhibition of retrofit innovation, The Green Deal Summit, the Retro Expo Awards and Retrofit Knowledge Hubs – Retro Expo is supported by a range of key industry bodies and is delivered in partnership with the Department for Energy and Climate Change and BRE. Ask yourself some questions?

Are you ready for the low carbon building transition?

How are you contributing to the retrofit challenge? Can your green skills help stimulate UK growth and build business?

Retro Expo will provide you with high quality educational and networking opportunities, and showcase innovative technical solutions that will make possible the retrofit of 26 million homes and 1.8 million commercial properties by 2050.

Dedicated to the low carbon boost of existing buildings in the domestic, commercial and public sector markets, Retro Expo will bring together thousands of professionals from across the retrofit supply chain, from Green Deal Providers, RSLs, Local Authorities, Housing Associations and blue chip occupiers and landlords to specifiers, assessors and installers.

Retro Expo will also feature the flagship Green Deal Summit. The definitive strategic conference on The Green Deal, delivered in partnership with BRE and DECC. The Green Deal Summit is the only conference you need to attend to get clarity and insight into the Green Deal and the lowdown on those who are leading the retrofit revolution. Bringing together leaders from across the value chain, from clients to installers, the Summit will address key issues such as finance, generating demand, ensuring high standards of workmanship and achieving affordable technological solutions.

[H2] Book Your Place Today for Retro Expo’s Green Deal Summit As the Green Deal continues to take shape week-on-week, an exciting line up of keynote speakers drawn from across the low carbon retrofit supply chain have been confirmed to take part in Retro Expo’s Green Deal Summit later this year. For the first time ever all of the UK’s leading city councils – Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol and Greater London Authority – will be coming together on this national platform to talk about their retrofit plans.

The Green Deal Summit will comprise of seven modules – here is a flavour of what to expect.

Module 1: Green Deal Finance Speakers include Paul Davies, Partner, PwC and The Green Deal Finance Company; Barry Lynam, External Affairs Director, Knauf; Paul Joyner, Head of Sustainable Building Solutions, Travis Perkins; Mark Cherry, Head of Green Deal Bid Development, E-ON and Nigel Taylor, Managing Director, Carillion Energy Services.

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Module 2: Driving Demand Speakers include Philip Sellwood, Chief Executive, Energy Saving Trust; Sally Hancocks, Director, Gentoo Green; Lucy Darch, Energy Director, U-Switch; David Adams, Head of Retrofit, Willmott Dixon; Chris Jofeh, Head of Retrofit, Arup; James Pitcher, Head of Energy and Environmental, Tesco; Liz Peace, Chief Executive, British Property Federation; Miles Keeping, Partner, Drivers Jonas Deloitte and Yashin Sarnaik, Associate Director, Utility Wise.

Module 3: Retrofit at Scale Hear from Professor Tim Dixon, University of Reading; Michael O’Doherty, Head of Climate Change: Buildings and Energy, Manchester City Council; Mareike Schmidt, Strategic Energy Programme Manager, Bristol City Council; Rachael Hickman, Project Manager – Programme Delivery (Environment), Greater London Authority; David Strong, Chair of The Energy Efficiency Partnership for Buildings; John Kimber, Managing Director, New Energy, British Gas; Peter Wanless, Chief Executive, The Big Lottery Fund and Ben Ross, Forum for the Future Module 4: Retrofit Learning and Innovation Paul Ruyssevelt, Low Impact Buildings Consultant, Technology Strategy Board; Jeremy Kape, Director of FutureFit, Affinity Sutton; Chris Ward-Brown, Chair, National Centre for Refurbishment Excellence; John Doggart, Old Homes Superhomes Project, Sustainable Energy Academy; Neil May, Chief Executive, Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance; Dave Sowden, Chief Executive, The Micropower Council; Saint Gobain; Professor George Martin, University of Coventry; Dr Peter Rickaby, Director of Rickaby Thompson Associates Ltd and member of the DECC Green Deal Installer Accreditation & Quality Forum.

Module 6: Green Deal Skills Featuring Lynne Sullivan OBE, Sponsor of the Green Construction Board’s Knowledge and Skills Working Group; Dr Andy Ainsworth, Room 4 Consulting; Keith Marshall, Chair of The Green Deal Skills Alliance; Richard Foxwell, Head of Green Skills, Asset Skills; Brendan McGarry, Environment Operations Manager, Green Deal Oversight Body (GD ORB); Quincy Lissaur, Senior Business Consultant, BSI; Jonathan Davis, Chief Executive, CoRE; Tim Pollard, Head of Sustainability, Wolseley plc; Dr Cathryn Hickey, Director, National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies.

Speakers for Module 5: Retrofit in the Social Housing Sector in Partnership with Sustainable Housing Action Partnership (SHAP) and Module 7: The Green Deal and Beyond will be announced very soon.

Tickets for the Summit’s seven modules can be purchased by delegates individually or in any combination up to and including a full conference pass.

Delegate prices range from £75 to £289.00 + VAT per person. For more information and to purchase tickets email: victoria.jones@retro-expo.co.uk Retro Expo will take place at the Birmingham NEC from 30th October – 1st November 2012.

For more information and to pre-register visit: www.retro-expo.co.uk Enquiry No 18

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System Sensor launches unique IP-enabled aspiration detectors System Sensor Europe, part of Honeywell, moves into the ultra-sensitive aspiration detection space for the first time with the introduction of FAAST, an EN54-20 Class A approved very early warning aspiration system that will alarm more than an hour before combustion.

FAAST’s early warning functionality and removal of false alarm risks makes it an essential safety measure in enterprise critical operations such as data centres and IT / telecoms facilities, where revenue loss and reputational damage due to disruption are unacceptable. Overheating cables are a significant source of problems, FAAST will give IT managers time to transfer data from affected servers, preserving operational uptime. Support products available with FAAST include Pipe IQ, a PC-based Pipe Design Wizard that enables the configuration of the sampling pipe network to be calculated simply and quickly. www.faast-detection.com Enquiry No 19

RAINWATER HARVESTING – FROM THE EXPERTS Rainwater harvesting is fast becoming a standard feature in new build designs.

The design and construction industry understands the integral part rainwater harvesting plays in creating sustainable buildings. Polypipe’s Rainstream systems are predominantly targeted at domestic installations but can be used in light commercial applications too. Rain harvesting can replace up to 50% of household mains water consumption, and up to 85% on commercial installations.

One third of all water used in the home gets flushed down the toilet. The roof on an average 4-bed family home captures more than 100,000 litres of rainwater each year – most of which currently goes down the drain. A typical family uses 70,000 litres of water each year on flushing the toilet, clothes washing and outdoor use – watering the garden and cleaning cars. So it simply makes huge sense to harvest it and use it. www.polypipe.com/building-products/products/water-management-sustainablesolutions/rainstream Enquiry No 20

Wilo-Stratos GIGA – helping specifiers meet tomorrow’s environmental targets todaY

KINGSPAN INSULATED PANELS AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS CARBON TRUST STANDARD Kingspan Insulated Panels (Kingspan Ltd) has continually been at the forefront of industry initiatives to minimise carbon emissions and energy usage, and is currently working towards net zero energy.

These efforts have now been officially recognised with the company being the first manufacturer of insulated metal cladding systems to be certified to the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard. The Carbon Trust Standard is designed to provide a robust, objective analysis of a company’s carbon performance over a number of years. Plans to further reduce carbon emissions are ongoing, with an application to construct two large wind turbines at the Holywell site currently at the planning stage. The measures all form part of Kingspan Group’s wider overall aim of achieving NetZero Energy across all Group facilities by 2020. www.kingspanpanels.com Enquiry No 22

Wilo has launched the Wilo-Stratos GIGA here in the UK. It’s Wilo’s first high efficiency glanded pump – and it’s targeted specifically at the building services and industry sectors. The Wilo-Stratos GIGA offers building designers, specifiers and architects the chance to easily optimize the energy costs and environmental balance of a building or industrial complex. With its hydraulic output and specification, the new WiloStratos GIGA is ideal for any new building where energy consumption and emissions need to be reduced and any existing building where the current pumps are elderly, uncontrolled pumps, consuming far more electricity than they should in the current energy climate. It’s the first pump from Wilo’s new high-efficiency series for heating, cold-water and cooling applications, and it’s targeted at projects where energy saving pumps will pay significant dividends over a typically fifteen year lifecycle. www.wilo.co.uk.

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The ALL NEW Dataterm IHC Can Knock A Massive 25% Off Your Fuel Bill!

The all new Dataterm IHC can now control up to 4 heating zones and hot water all from 1 handy control pad allowing you to be in total control of your heating and how much it costs you. So if central heating is a burden to your budget enquire about Dataterm today, after all it is the control that can pay for itself in as little as 2 years and its good for the planet too! Suitable for all heating systems, it simply replaces existing time clocks and thermostats allowing greater flexibility and control. Features include illuminated display, optimum start / stop, close temperature control, wireless sensing and an average 25% savings in fuel spend per annum. www.warmworld.co.uk Enquiry No 23

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Adaptable Flue Systems And Ease Of Installation Provide More Opportunities For Economaire One of the advantages of Johnson & Starley’s range of Economaire Warm Air Heaters is the adaptability they offer in terms of flue paths. Both horizontal and vertical flue options are available and, combined with Economaire’s overall ease and speed of installation, the result has been high demand for freestanding, compartment or slot fix models when replacing older heaters or installing new warm air systems. There are six Economaire models, all designed to meet the high standards of today’s homeowners and installers alike. Standard Economaire features include the ECO electronic control system, an infinitely variable supply air fan and a self diagnostics panel. Central to the design is the electronic panel that uses digital technology and microprocessor control to provide management of flue gases and heat exchanger temperatures. This results in the warmth delivered to each room being accurate to ± 0.1°C, ensuring exceptional comfort. Warm up time is virtually immediate and system efficiency is optimised. www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk Enquiry No 24

SAVE WATER WITH YEOMAN RAINGUARD Yeoman Rainguard, the market leader in rainwater systems, has come up with another innovative addition to its range – Rainwater Diverters. Manufactured from Cast Aluminium, the Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Diverters come in Black Textured Finish as standard, or are available to order in other BS or RAL colours.

Designed to compliment the successful XL range, the Diverters easily connect to an adjacent water butt via a flexible hose connection (included). When the butt is full, overflow water continues down the rainwater pipes in the normal way. The Diverters are available to suit 75mm Dia XL or 75 x 75mm XL pipes. www.rainguard.co.uk Enquiry No 25

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Altecnic launches first triple seperator with external magnet

“A” Rating is a minimum for Terrier TRV The renowned Terrier TRV, by leading manufacturer Pegler Yorkshire, has been given an A rating under the European TELL product classification system for the thermostatic radiator valve industry. The TELL scheme aims to help the industry promote responsible energy usage by consumers and offer information and guidance in making a conscious purchasing decision. The right to use energy efficiency labelling on thermostatic radiator valves can only be granted to products that fulfil the minimum requirements in line with EN 215, with adherence to influence of water temperature, hysteresis, response time and influence of differential pressure.

Pegler Yorkshire, has adopted the TELL scheme for classification of its thermostatic radiator valves in order to offer a visible, environmentally led, choice guide to its Terrier and Belmont ranges. www.pegleryorkshire.co.uk Enquiry No 27

TIMOLEON LOWBOARD – THE SLIMLINE SYSTEM FOR FLOATING FLOORS One of the many under-floor heating products to come from Timoleon under-floor heating (UFH) specialists is the innovative LOWBOARD, specifically designed for situations where there is minimal height available for floor build-up.

The product consists of 13mm high density panels which are preformed to accept 12mm polybutylene pipe to BS7291 class S, in an optimal conformation for UFH heat diffusion. The LOWBOARD panels can be laid directly on any existing reasonably flat surface.

They are simple and quick to install and the ultra flexible pipe is easily pressed into the grooves directly from the roll when they are in place.

The grooved panels [in dimensions of 1200 x 600mm] are manufactured from high-density, moisture resistant MDF with an aluminium layer bonded to the underside so that the heat spreads upwards throughout the board and into the floor. They are very simple to trim and adjust on site using ordinary carpentry tools enabling disruption in the building to be kept to a minimum.

When the panels and piping are in place a 6mm layer of plywood or similar material is firmly fixed in place over the top to give the system complete integrity before the eventual floor covering is installed. Floor covering may consist of Chipboard, Vinyl, Oak, Ceramic Tile, Carpet and underlay or Marble. Foam underlay to be laid beneath the panels is available if desired.

The LOWBOARD system is the ideal solution for renovation projects of all types of buildings where there is little room to increase the floor depth. www.timoleon.co.uk Enquiry No 29

The UK’s first lightweight triple action dirt and air separator to feature a revolutionary external magnet, providing magnetic, nonmagnetic and air removal, is being launched by Altecnic.

Manufactured using brass and high grade composite, Dirtmag IQ’s low-pressure chamber reduces the velocity of the heated water as it enters, while Altecnic’s unique Dirtsep® separates non-magnetic dirt and debris. Two high quality external neodymium magnets form an external MAGBELT® around the body which separates and captures circulating magnetic particles.

During routine servicing, there is no need for isolation as plumbers simply unclip the MAGBELT® triggering magnetic particles to be released along with non-magnetic debris via a ¾” full bore discharge, leaving a clean and efficient system in seconds. During the second phase, trapped air can be quickly vented via Dirtmag IQ’s built in air vent. www.altecnic.co.uk Enquiry No 28

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Victaulic At Glasgow Sports Arena And Velodrome Changing from standard welding and flanging to the grooved system and prefabricating off site were key to the successful provision of HVAC services at Glasgow’s major new sports complex.

Glasgow’s £95 million 5000-seat Commonwealth Sports Arena and adjacent 2000-seat Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome are a world-class facility that will be used as competition venues for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

SPIE Matthew Hall provided all the HVAC piping services including low temperature hot water, chilled water and domestic hot and cold water. The large-scale project comprised a chilled water plantroom and boilerhouse, housing a total of 19 pumps, and several kilometers of distribution pipework.

To meet the demanding construction schedule the contractor needed a reliable system that was quick and easy to install. The complexity of the project also made it essential to accommodate design changes quickly and easily.

The solution was to change from the original specification for standard welding and flanging to grooved technology and prefabricate in a bespoke off-site centre. Engineering services were installed using a range of Victaulic rigid and flexible couplings, valves, strainers, mechanical tees and elbows on BS1387 steel pipe from 65mm – 500mm in diameter.

Up to 95% of the entire installation was prefabricated off site and delivered as and when needed on the jobsite. This included pipe spools and preassembled modules for the boiler room and chiller room, all the risers and the main pipe runs from the risers to the floors.

Tightness of space in the energy centres was overcome by using grooved components to replace bulky welded/flanged items and cut down the amount of pipework required. Pumps and chiller units were pre-assembled with valves and fittings in the prefabrication shop. The use of butterfly valves saved weight, whilst the facility to close-couple valves reduced the number of pipe spools needed, and the potential for joint leaks.

Where possible, the contractor used ‘installation-ready’ couplings which forms a strong, reliable joint without the need to disassemble and reassemble bolts, nuts, gasket and housings.

With no loose parts to drop or mislay, they made work on the jobsite quicker and more efficient. “All the couplings were quick and easy to use but the installation-ready 177s were at least twice as quick to install so that sped up the programme even more,” said SPIE Mathew Hall Construction Manager, Gary Walker.

The project successfully met a set of challenging criteria to achieve a fit-for-purpose solution on time and on budget. “The installation was completed in around half the time it would have taken to weld and it was three times as quick to flush the nonwelded system. We saved 25 – 30% on total installed costs compared with traditional methods,” said Senior Project Manager, Brian Fee. www.victaulic.com Enquiry No 30

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Sonic Windows For Greenwich Boat Terminal The re-opening to the public of the great tea clipper Cutty Sark after the disastrous fire that nearly destroyed her, has proved to be a revitalising influence for Greenwich’s lovely Thames river frontage.

Coinciding with the upgrading of the Cutty Sark site has been the development by Stonehurst Estates of Greenwich Promenade immediately beside the entrance to Brunel’s passenger tunnel under the river.

Here they have created a new ticket office for the company’s many river taxis and excursions plus three restaurants in two stunning Conran designed buildings. The new ticket office stands on its own and is delightfully placed with railed-in parkland on one side and the Transport for London [TFL] docking facilities on the riverfront immediately behind the building. To co-operate in the design of the passenger windows and the staff’s ticketing facilities behind them Stonehurst Estates called on Sonic Windows of Bexhill-on-Sea, a company that has specialised in just such situations for nearly thirty years.

The result is a practical but elegant frontage of four security windows each dedicated to one of TFL’s river services and with two ticket stations per window to avoid delays. The windows are large clear glazed areas allowing uninterrupted face-to-face contact between customer and the TFL ticket officer yet are of laminated ‘bandit’ glass to give full protection against accidental breakage, theft or attack.

Sonic’s tried and tested intercom system gives clear and undistorted sound to aid natural interaction with passengers and the counter facilities include a recessed parcel tray, recessed cashflow trays and a low level counter so that wheelchair users can be comfortably

accommodated. Each double window has its own roller shutter so that it can be closed off when the relevant service is not in operation.

The four Sonic windows take up most of the new ticket office frontage but their dominance has been deliberately offset by the use of Tecu Brass in a grooved format suggestive of wooden boarding for the surrounds, sides and back. Tecu Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc with a tough, vandal resistant surface. At present the ticket office is a most pleasant reddish gold colour but this will weather over time through greenish brown into a delightful deep brown anthracite shade. An open sided roofed area in front of the building will protect queuing passengers from the elements.

The new ticket office is practical yet stylish and is a positive asset to the Greenwich Promenade. The expertise of Sonic Windows, who have over the years provided security windows for many hundreds of railway stations plus banks, hospitals, prisons, sports stadia and attractions such as the London Eye, has been a great asset in ensuring satisfaction for staff and passengers as well as providing an eyecatching design. www.sonicwindows.co.uk Enquiry No 31

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JUST WHITE FOR MARCUS HOMES comar and k2 pool talent Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, with their approved fabricator K2 Aluminium Systems, recently completed the £12M showcase Harborne Pool & Leisure Centre in Birmingham which has achieved a BREEAM rating of “excellent”. Comar 6 curtain walling is a versatile thermally efficient system designed to integrate panels and glass of different widths into the façade with special profiles to include opening vents and doors. The design of Comar 6 makes it ideal for complex facetted curtain walls as well as sheer glazed facades. Comar 6 was selected due to its slim 50mm profiles which maximised the glazed area for natural day lighting. Comar 5P.i windows and Comar 7P.i doors were selected. Polyamide Insulated (P.i) window and door systems provide exceptional thermal performance.

In a busy leisure environment, Comar 7 commercial door 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. www.comar-alu.co.uk Enquiry No 32

CWCT SUCCESS FOR SMART’S MC600 Smart Architectural Aluminium has announced their new MC 600 curtain wall system has successfully passed CWCT testing on the first attempt. The system achieved test results of Air: 600pa, Water: 600pa and Wind: 2400pa.

MC600 is a new curtain wall system capable of providing impressive, practical & economic glazed facades as a solution for both small and large scale multi-storey commercial buildings and ground floor treatment.

The system has been designed with efficient fabrication in mind.

MC600 benefits from an inter-changeable transom/mullion profiles that allow fabricators to utilise the same section for both purposes whilst achieving consistent sight lines. MC600 is assembled on-site by a stick build system and can incorporate Smart window and door inserts. www.smartystems.co.uk Enquiry No 34

Vicaima’s Just White doors have been used throughout Marcus Homes’ latest new build development in Cheltenham. Whitefriars Court is a unique gated development of three contemporary homes built to the highest standards using materials that combine sustainability and style in perfect harmony.

The three individual homes that make up the development have been designed in a clever and modern interpretation of the courtyard setting. The sense of spaciousness which permeates the homes is enhanced by the adroit use of glazing which, wherever possible, is wall to wall or floor to ceiling. Vicaima’s Just White doors were an ideal choice for this stunning development, their fresh designs echoing the sleek, clean lines of the exterior. The edge banded doors all feature a quality white lacquered grooved finish and a solid core and were supplied with primed mdf door kits. Vicaima also provided architraves and skirtings throughout the development. All materials are FSC certified, meeting Marcus Homes’ requirement for sustainability, and are FD30 fire rated. www.vicaima.com Enquiry No 33

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

Glazing Vision is the UK’s leading manufacturer of innovative glass rooflight solutions. From Fixed,

FREEDOM OF CONTROL WITH VIDEX DIGITAL GSM ACCESS CONTROL Videx Security's GSM access control systems now have a capacity for up to 1000 apartments, or are suitable for just a single property.

They are now available in both the popular 4000 Series and vandal resistant versions in standard and digital keypad/LCD display formats.

They provide users with complete freedom of control and are a truly wireless access control solution. They use mobile phone technology to communicate with and operate doors or automatic gates. Both GSM kits and systems are available with 1- 50 call buttons or with a digital keypad and LCD display. These systems allow a call to be made to any mobile or land line, allowing a conversation to take place and the door or gate to be released. They are ideally suited to gate systems and remote site installations as no cabling back to a telephone is required.

A number of useful features are included for the end user including dialin to open the speech or release a gate or door and SMS messages to query the balance, latch a gate or door open, check signal strength plus many more options. www.videx-security.com Enquiry No 36

Hinged and Sliding Rooflights to Bespoke Designs Glazing Vision aim to lighten your environment and improve your lifestyle.

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

Buy Online at www.glazingvision.co.uk STOCK ROOFLIGHTS DELIVERED WITHIN 48 HOURS! Enquiry No 35

Flushglaze with PV Walk on Flushglaze Circular Flushglaze Cells

Securistyle Launches New Cylinder Securistyle, manufacturer of quality, innovative hardware for the window and door industries, has launched a brand new Q marked cylinder with further enhanced security attributes. Richard Gurmin, Product Manager at Securistyle explains: “There are many factors that contribute to the security of a door but the cylinder is one of the most vulnerable elements and is therefore subject to severe requirements that ensure resistance to attack. The new cylinder addresses this and has been tested by the Master Locksmiths Association, achieved EN 1303 accreditation (the standard which assesses cylinders for resistance to physical attack, durability and key security), been awarded the Q Mark from BM Trada and has achieved a one star rating against the new TS007 standard for retrofit applications.” www.securistyle.co.uk Multipart Flushglaze

Enquiry No 37

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SMART LAUNCH VS600 VERTICAL SLIDING WINDOW

Alpro Partner Visual Plus Corporation Alpro Hardware have recently concluded an agreement with Visual Plus Corporation, based in Belgium, to exclusively distribute the new innovative range of Vortex magnets and associated accessories. The Vortex magnet range is a new generation of face to face electromagnets. The magnets are smaller than a standard slimline magnet, but combine higher holding forces of 1500 kgs with lower current draw than standard magnets, making them both more efficient and ecologically friendly. Additional features built into the units include dual monitoring, locking and door position and a large built in LED to allow visual status. The magnet is also fitted with pressure sensors to provide an early warning system. If the unit is alerted to force, as in the situation of illegal entry, the magnet sends an alarm to pre-warn that access is being breached. Backed up by a 10 year warranty this new range of magnets is a major development in face to face magnet design and technology. www.alpro.co.uk Enquiry No 38

The VS600 vertical sliding window is a brand new innovation to the Smart product range. VS600 incorporates the traditional styling of sash windows with the advantages of modern thermal aluminium profile. A traditional sash window that may be used in heritage and conservation areas where Georgian and Victorian architecture is predominate. The ease of operation and excellent natural ventilation rates means that VS600 is also suited to high occupancy buildings. The window offers a flush opening with no projection into or out of the building, this style of window is frequently used on schools and hospitals.

VS600 hardware has been designed alongside the experts at Caldwell and utilises various standard hardware designs. As well as the vertical sliding sash, VS600 features a ‘tilt in’ operation that facilitates the cleaning of the external glass. The system features low line glazing gasket that will accept 28mm sealed units. The system can achieve overall U Values of 1.6W/m²K and a W.E.R. B rating. VS600 windows also feature concealed drainage and a concealed coupling option. www.smartystems.co.uk Enquiry No 39

TORMAX ENTRANCE FOR LONDON OFFICE REDEVELOPMENT Creating a notable entrance to the high specification office refurbishment at 80 Hammersmith Road, TORMAX installed a contemporary single swing door powered by a concealed iMotion 1401 operator alongside an impressive three wing, manual revolving door. A sustainable solution, this combination requires almost insignificant operating energy yet significantly reduces heat loss from the prestigious new reception area, even at busy times of the day.

TORMAX worked with main contractor John Paul Construction and architects Barr Gazetas with Tuffin Ferraby Taylor acting as Project Managers to maximise the use of natural light and create a welcoming yet professional entrance.

All TORMAX iMotion motors deliver significantly longer life expectancy than other automatic operators on the market today. Cutting-edge technology combined with a high torque synchronous motor delivers reliable, ongoing operation without any of the parts that generally require replacement, such as gears and brushes. Given this minimal maintenance requirement, it is practicable for the iMotion 1401 operator to be concealed in the floor to create an invisibly driven automatic swing door.

Sophisticated sensors within iMotion motors combine with a ground-breaking control system utilising LIN bus technology to deliver entrances that maximise efficient operation by automatically adapting to external factors, such as a build up of dirt or a change in the prevailing wind. Site specific requirements are made via a user-friendly keypad, allowing door opening speed and hold open times to be adjusted as necessary. www.tormax.co.uk Enquiry No 40

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MARKET LEADING PERFORMANCE FROM REYNAERS ENHANCED SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM Reynaers Aluminium premium sliding door system CP 155 just got even better with enhanced, high insulation performance achieving the Swiss Minergie® Modul, confirming its suitability for use on low energy buildings.

Facilitating unrestricted views the system quickly and efficiently opens up an internal space to blend seamlessly with the outside, maximising space.

The upgrade of the system means it can achieve significantly improved insulation levels down to a Uf value of 1.07 W/m²K. This, in turn, provides a complete glazed element where the insulation values offered are as low as Uw 1.0 W/m²K. As a result, Reynaers CP 155-LS/HI is certified with a Minergie® label promoting its suitability as a product for use on low energy buildings. Offering a range of mono, duo and three rail options, the premium sliding system allows complete design freedom and uses stainless steel rails for ease of operation and extended, trouble-free operational life.

In order to achieve the Minergie® standard buildings have to achieve a sustainable, high-grade envelope that is energy efficient and maintains a continuous renewal of air. In general, such buildings consume around 60% less energy than conventional buildings. Building products as well as service can also achieve the Minergie® standard, such as Reynaers sliding door system CP 155-LS/HI and window and door systems CS 77 and CS 86-HV. www.reynaers.co.uk Enquiry No 41

D&E Geminy High Security Range D&E is proud to present the Geminy High Security Range of Escutcheons and key safes. The Geminy Range is designed with the ultimate security in mind from a mechanical security product.

The patented pin entry system offers an almost infinite amount of security key differs, the Geminy Range is a must for security environments where the removal of a power source can result in unwanted entry. www.dande.co.uk Enquiry No 42

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As Easy As 123 An eleven storey mixed-use office and retail scheme in London’s West End is undergoing a £42 million refurbishment programme, including a £3.6 million glazing contract by GLASSOLUTIONS – formerly known as Solaglas – to improve natural lighting and energy efficiency.

respecting the aesthetics of the original building design and materials. Working with one of the UK’s leading fit-out companies, Como Group, and contractor Mace Construction, GLASSOLUTIONS was brought in at an early stage in the design process.

Owned by Land Securities, 123 Victoria Street boasts occupiers such as Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, Boots and Pret–a-Manger.

The redevelopment, designed by Aukett Fitzroy Robinson, includes replacing all glazing and shop fronts to improve energy efficiency and maximise the internal natural lighting.

This enabled the team to create a complete mock-up of an existing glazed eight panel bay, but fitted with new high performance double glazed sealed units housed within bespoke insulated frame extrusions in a structure which also featured specially designed gaskets to achieve water tightness.

The design totally replicated the original style of the units but delivers improved thermal and acoustic insulation.

Originally built in the 1970s, the fenestration is a striking architectural feature, with all elevations dominated by distinctive eight pane glazed bays. Planning restrictions required the retention of existing aluminium frames but the important landmark complex also needed to deliver an improved thermal and acoustic performance.

Important in the achievement of a good BREEAM rating, GLASSOLUTIONS was able to offer full ISO14001 supply chain tracking. Over 180 tonnes of existing glass from the site was recycled at GLASSOLUTIONS’ associate company Saint-Gobain’s UK glass float manufacturing facility. www.glassolutions.co.uk

The retrofit programme by GLASSOLUTIONS provides an excellent model of delivering sustainability whilst

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Steadmans Roofing Products Specified For Yorkshire Clay Pigeon Shooting School Building products manufacturer Steadmans has supplied a variety of its roofing and ancillary products for the new clubhouse of Yorkshire’s premier clay pigeon shooting school.

The state-of-the art facility at Park Lodge Shooting School in Goole benefits from 430 linear metres of Steadmans AS34 Terracotta plastisol twin skin roof panels and the same quantity of AS20 polyester white liners. The company’s ‘one stop shop’ capability also saw it supply 370 linear metres of Juniper Green plastisol flashings and Black Hunter plastic rainwater goods.

Installer and specifier David Greenwood, managing director at David J Greenwood of Leeds, commented: “We have used Steadmans for seven years for two reasons in particular. The quality of their products is first class and they always deliver exactly what you order, on time.

“Using Steadmans gives us confidence in the work we are delivering for the customer and that is very important. All their products are uniform and accurately measured, which saves us a significant amount of time and effort on site.”

The company’s AS34 twin skin roof panels consist of coated steel sheets rolled to five different profiles. They may be used to form roofs down to a four degree pitch - six degree if rooflights are required - and walls. Steadmans twin skin systems include a comprehensive range of fixings, sealants, guttering, flashings and rooflights. www.steadmans.co.uk Enquiry No 44

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High performance, sustainable roofing from Lindab

INDUSTRIAL ROOFING SOLUTIONS FROM EASI-DEC

Lindab’s renowned steel manufacturing capability has enabled the company to produce Seamline - a high performance and sustainable standing seam roofing system that offers; an impressively low carbon footprint, minimal thermal movement, resistance to corrosion, is virtually maintenance free and long lasting and at the end of its serviceable life, can be fully recycled.

Seamline is so flexible it can be fixed down to a pitch of only 5.7 degrees, even lower in certain circumstances. It can be laid up to 15 meters in one continuous length for rapid completion of the roof, allowing internal trades to commence work much quicker than if a conventional roof had been installed. A choice of 15 high build (CFC Free) polyester colours, supported with a Lindab ‘peace of mind’ 15 year warranty allows the opportunity for Seamline to be confidently specified for use on many types of buildings. An Aluzinc version of Seamline which offers a 20 year warranty is also available – this has a factory applied coating of aluminium and zinc to provide a stunning silver shimmering effect roof. www.lindab.co.uk

Easi-Dec, the working at height safety specialist, is eliminating the possibility of roof top accidents by providing a range of safety solutions to those accessing fragile industrial roofs. Easi-Dec’s range of roof access equipment includes Board-Walk, a portable mesh walkway. Running from the eaves to ridge, the system spreads the weight across the support battens, allowing the workers to confidentially move along the full length of the system. Made of high grade aluminium, the structure is lightweight, easily transportable and can be used on roof pitches up to 30 degrees. Roof-Walk is a fully guarded rolling platform, mounted on twin racks to allow workers to move up and down the roof on a secure and level surface. Requiring no penetration, the structure is easy to assemble and take down, and is possible to transport quickly to other parts of the roof. Completing the range is Valley-Walk, a lightweight mobile walking frame designed to provide safe access for one or two people when working along valley gutters www.easi-dec.co.uk

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Xtratherm's new flat roofing website Xtratherm has launched a new website dedicated to its wide range of BBA accredited flat roofing and tapered roofing insulation solutions.

The website provides comprehensive information about the complete range, as well as downloadable brochures. With a choice of four flat roofing boards and a range of three tapered roof insulation, Xtratherm has a flat roof solution for every project. The range includes FR/ALU for Single Ply Mechanically Fixed Systems; FR/MG for Single Ply Fully Adhered/Partially Bonded Built-up Felt Systems and Mastic Asphalt Systems; FR/BGM for Partially Bonded, Torched on, Built-up Bituminous Felt Systems; and FR/TP Thermal Ply insulation.

Xtratherm's tapered roof insulation provides a technically advanced solution for flat roofing projects, including Factory Mutual approved product for high specification projects. Xtratherm's FR/ALU roofing insulation achieves a thermal conductivity of 0.022W/m2K and an A+ rating within the BRE Green Guide. www.xtrathermflatroofing.com Enquiry No 47

Klober launches GRP dry-fix valley The new Klober range of GRP dry-fix valley troughs provide a durable, flexible and lightweight alternative to lead. BBA certified, products are suitable for use with natural and man-made slates, concrete and clay tiles, metal and GRP roofs. Standard and narrow valley troughs, soakers and secret joining strips are available in 400mm widths and 3 metre lengths, all of which are usable on pitches of up to 60°. Fire tested to BS476:3 SAB and BS476:7 Class 3, all products have a minimum life expectancy of 20 years. www.klober.co.uk Enquiry No 48

Online Learning with the LRWA The LRWA (Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association) announces the launch of its RIBA approved CPD, exclusively available online for specifiers, architects, and surveyors. The LRWA CPD – called ‘Introduction to the Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association: A Resource for Specifiers’ – can be accessed online through the RIBA website, allowing time conscious professionals the opportunity to gain CPD points without having to set aside a specific time during the working day to go out and attend a seminar. Specifiers who complete the CPD will also be able to understand the technical and financial benefits of specifying liquid applied roofing and waterproofing systems, as well as learning about the product and installation standards that have been set within the industry to ensure optimum performance is achieved. www.lrwa.org.uk Enquiry No 49

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Yeoman Shield ‘Checks’ In At Prestigious New Hotel Yeoman Shield wall and door protection products have been fitted into the recently opened £24m flagship Hotel La Tour in Birmingham including Corner Protection Angles, and Door and Wall Protection in the hotel’s service corridor, store and staff rest room. The hotel’s maintenance manager Charlie Wilson said: “Installing Yeoman Shield before damage has occurred will help us to keep the internal fabric of our new building in good condition and cut back on the need to spend on expensive and time consuming remedial work.” www.yeomanshield.com Enquiry No 50

Troldtekt acoustic ceiling tiles have been specified for the City of Westminster College.

This 24,000 sqm project was designed by architects Schmidt Hammer Lassen as the result of winning an international competition. The building’s simple geometric forms rotate around a terraced atrium to create a unified yet flexible organisation. Its architecture, crisp lines and fine detailing Photo supplied by Adam Mork underline the Scandinavian design heritage of the architects. Sound absorption was particularly important in the large leisure and sports facility and the workshops. The solution was to install ceilings comprising Troldtekt tiles. These high performance tiles are made of 100% natural wood fibres mixed with cement to create wood wool. Their main benefits are high sound absorption, resistance to fire and humidity, high durability, natural breathability and low cost life cycle performance.

For samples and comprehensive technical information tel 0844 8114877 or visit www.troldtekt.co.uk Enquiry No 51

FIVE STAR PARTIONING FOR NEW, CITY HOTEL Allowing staff to maximise the use of space at the new Hotel La Tour, Birmingham, Style was contracted to install high-tech partitioning systems that successfully combine exceptional acoustic privacy with stunning visual impact. Representing a first for UK hotels, the conference area benefits from two revolutionary Skyfold fully automatic, vertical folding walls finished with fabric-backed vinyl wallpaper to perfectly complement décor. Successfully creating a feeling of space in the dining areas, Style installed DORMA Varitrans glass partitioning systems. The Executive Business Floor comprises of nine flexible meeting spaces that can accommodate up to 120 guests whilst the public areas include a restaurant, vibrant bar, private dining room and stylish café.

Neatly concealed in the ceiling cavity, the Skyfold partitions do not take up any critical floor space when not in use. Being a fully automatic wall activated by a simple pushbutton, staff can quickly subdivide and open up the room with surprising speed and ease. Privacy is obviously vital with concurrent events taking place in adjacent rooms but with a rating of Rw51dB, Skyfold more than meets acoustic specifications.

A key requirement for the private dining, restaurant and café was to maximise light, delivering a feeling of space and offering stylish ambience for visitors and hotel guests. Two DORMA Varitrans glass partitioning systems combine with single pass doors to allow guests to feel connected with other elements of the hotel whilst delivering unbroken sight lines. In addition to the inherent beauty of a full-glass wall, Style was able to customise the partitioning panels in the restaurant with a contemporary frosted-glass band as well as promote corporate branding and support way-finding in the hotel by etching ‘Café Ezra’ across the panels in the lobby area. www.style-partitions.co.uk Enquiry No 52

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‘Mosaics On A Mattress’ Launch Adds Extra Brand Appeal Renowned for the ease, speed and affordability of its top quality kitchen makeovers, the Granite Transformations franchise has now complemented its made-to-measure replacement worktop overlays and cabinet doors with mosaics on a mattress. That’s the description for the quickest and smartest system ever for laying glass mosaic tiles on large surface areas like kitchen walls, alcoves and splashbacks.

Developed in association with a sister company, Italian tile maker Trend, it allows genuine handcrafted mosaics to be installed over virtually any surface, even existing tiles, in a fraction of the normal installation times.

Just as ‘the top that fits on top’ can be installed neatly over existing work surfaces, without need for ripping out the old material, the flexible, cushioned base of Granite Transformations’ mosaic mattress can be used over smooth, curved or uneven surfaces and the tiles are pre-grouted for a perfect finish.

This innovative glass mosaic laying technique provides yet another revenue stream for Granite Transformations franchisees and the super-efficient process, with no grouting required, means that tiling jobs can be completed within half a day. This will enable new worktops, doors, drawer fronts and mosaic splashbacks to be installed by factory-trained fitters in a couple of days or so, with no debris, disruption or builder’s waste, adding to the brand’s consumer appeal.

To assist colour coordination with worktops and door facings, the company’s interior design consultancy has selected a Granite Transformations Collection of around a dozen different mosaic colourways, which are designed to tone with

popular granite, quartz and recycled glass finishes and woodgrain effects, focusing on the ambers, bronze, pewter, blacks and pearlescent whites that are in tune with today’s kitchen décor.

The tiles are chosen from Trend’s classic 2 x 2cm range of semi-transparent mosaics, produced using the superior fused glass technique and coloured ‘en masse’, so that each piece is tinted throughout and resistant to wear, sunlight, heat, impact and chemicals.

These mosaics are mounted on a flexible polyethylene support mattress, measuring 126 x 63cm and containing 1800 individual tiles, which is applied directly to the wall or on top of existing tiles. Based on Trend’s innovative Smart2Go system, this reduces installation times and costs by up to 40%, eliminates waste and produces a highly professional finish that is ready almost immediately.

The flexible base will follow most surface contours and accommodate surface irregularities like existing ceramic tiles, while the mosaic sheet can be cut with a Stanley knife through the stain-resistant latex grout lines, to the desired length or shape, for laying around plug sockets and other fixed features.

Used as mosaic panels from worktop to ceiling, half-height splashbacks to the underside of wall units, or a simple 100mm upstand running the length of the work surface, these glass mosaics add texture, colour and class to a final kitchen makeover and one early GT adopter is already installing five or six full-height splashbacks per month.

The same ‘mosaics on a mattress’ system is also suitable for refacing washbasins and bath surrounds, even complete shower cubicles and wetrooms, as well as being perfect for installing mosaic panels in other living areas. www.trend-gb.com Enquiry No 53

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INNOVATIVE SUPER-FAST HAND DRYERS JOIN WASHROOM PORTFOLIO Franke Washroom Systems, also known as Franke Sissons, has added two ranges of hand dryers to its portfolio of stainless steel and solid surface sanitary ware products and accessories for washroom specification in education, corporate, leisure, secure, hospital and stadia settings. Franke Washroom Systems specialise in hygiene and water management and these dryers join an array of touch-free products to suit every washroom installation. The Eco Air Blast Midi is available as 550W or 1100W and is a hands-under air-curtain dryer. High powered and economical this dryer is ideal for any commercial use. A rapid 8-14 seconds drying time is achieved with a 325 kph air speed over a wide surface area.

The Eco-Airblast uses just 1.83Wh per use and costs just 0.04p for 200 uses.* An optional HEPA filter catches 99.9% of airborne bacteria and a protected Agion silver-ion coated surface Figure 2 Maxi Eco Airblast Hands-In Dryer in Whiteadds further hygiene protection. Covers are available in white, polished or satin chrome to co-ordinate with all washroom environments.

The Maxi 1750W hands-in dryer, has no heat element but recycles heat from the motor to generate warm air for a super-fast dry time of just 10-12 seconds.

An internal tank catches excess water and at just 69Db, the Tornado is the quietest of all hand-in dryers and uses just 4.8Wh of energy per use*. A HEPA Filter, which captures 99.9% of airborne bacteria is available to suit as too are Puretab tablets to ensure optimal hygiene performance. *550W based on 0.1194/kWh data from Eurostat 2009 Semester 2 – published March 2010 For further information on dryers or the entire product line-up from Franke Washroom Systems request a product guide at ws-info.uk@franke.com Enquiry No 54

Decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire Since 2007, Decoflame has become the synonym for Danish Design and Craftsmanship on the market for bioethanol fireplaces. Comprising a large variety of both standard and made to measure bioethanol fireplace models, the decoflame® range of fires are amongst the safest and most stylish currently available. In February 2012, the Denmark-based manufacturer introduced a second generation of electronically controlled ethanol-fuelled burner – the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire (patent pending).

Featuring cutting-edge technology, this remotely controlled burner can be installed as a stand-alone drop-down unit or as part of the decoflame® made to measure built-in bioethanol fireplace models Montreal and Orlando. The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines ease of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney. www.decoflame.com Enquiry No 55

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

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

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

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

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

Made to Measure and Installation options available The dimensions and material finishes of the different suspension systems and accessories can be varied to suit clients’ requirements and Shopkit can deliver and install all elements within this range - quotations will be supplied on request. www.shopkit.com Enquiry No 56

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DuPont™ Energain® Phase Change System Maximises Energy-Efficiency And Interior Comfort At Wealdon District Council With the objective of saving the local taxpayer over £370,000 a year while also maximising efficiency and reducing energy consumption, Wealdon District Council has consolidated its administrative facilities into a single property, choosing to expand and renovate its premises in Hailsham. This blockwork and brick-skin building was totally refurbished by the appointed contractor Wilmott Dixon, with the responsibility for building services assigned to the Frankham Consultancy Group.

The refurbished building was designed to benefit from a more energy efficient heating system using passive ventilation and making better use of the building’s fabric to control ambient heat. In order to manage thermal gains, improve interior comfort and reduce the need for energy-hungry climate control, Frankham proposed the installation of a phase change system, exploring the options before specifying DuPont™ Energain® advanced thermal mass panels. DuPont™ Energain® was chosen for its superior characteristics and also for the quality of the service offered.

Terry O’Neill of Wilmott Dixon comments: “We were very impressed at how helpful DuPont were in enabling the team to choose the correct specification of a very important part of the building’s fabric. The cost was reasonable, the material was readily available, and the quality was consistent. Comparatively, the product is very effective and, overall, we are completely satisfied with the choice of DuPont™ Energain® to deliver additional and effective thermal mass in a light weight slim panel system”

DuPont™ Energain® is an advanced phase change system supplied in lightweight, easy-to-install panels of 1.0m x 1.2m x 5.26mm thickness, which are sealed behind the plasterboard in walls or ceilings using standard tools and working practices. Build time, energy use (both on-site and in transport) and weight loadings are considerably reduced using this straightforward solution.

DuPont™ Energain® works by absorbing ambient heat as room temperature rises (at around 22°), storing it until the temperature drops again (at around 18°), and then releasing it back into the room. In ventilated structures this can make a significant difference to comfort and also to the choice of construction methods and materials. In buildings with airconditioning DuPont™ Energain® can reduce costs by up to 35% and help to reduce heating bills in the winter by up to 15%.

Comparing DuPont™ Energain® with traditional thermal mass solutions such as concrete, a comparison study run by Lyon University, France has demonstrated that 5 mm of Energain® behaves like approximately 20- 40 mm of concrete, depending on temperature. www.energain.co.uk Enquiry No 57

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Interior Film – a room revival solution For an innovative and creative way to revive an outdated reception area, office, boardroom or a shop, Interior Film from David Clouting Ltd is the perfect solution. Manufactured

by LG Hausys, Interior Film is a self-adhesive, decorative film especially designed for the commercial and shop fitting sectors where speed of refurbishment is often time critical.

Interior Film can be applied to almost any substrate including: wood, metals, plaster board, plastics, painted surfaces and melamine. This enables interior surfaces such as walls, doors, furniture, skirting and architrave to be attractively and quickly transformed.

It has excellent flexibility and adhesion properties which allows for a perfect finish even to curved areas and complex shapes. Interior Film is fire rated, easy to clean and maintain, is hardwearing and remains stable when exposed to heat, humidity or low temperatures. Air free technology enables Interior Film to be easily applied to give a bubble free professional finish. www.davidclouting.co.uk Enquiry No 58

Marble by design from COMPAC Natural marble, although beautiful to look at and touch, is extremely expensive, difficult to fabricate and costly to transport. Patterns and colours vary from slab to slab and it has to be carefully maintained. It can also be fragile, easily stained, damaged and its excessive quarrying has had an environmental impact too.

COMPAC have, by utilising advanced manufacturing techniques, been able to create ‘technological marble’- an engineered stone composite which has the look and feel of natural marble but with properties that eradicate many of the problems associated with it. Containing up to 96% natural marble mixed with resins, COMPAC’s technological marble has a hardness that is similar to marble but its resistance to impact and breakage is much greater owing to its enhanced flexibility. It has a consistent, uniform appearance and can be fitted to large surfaces without breaks or differences in colour tone being noticeable.

Its porosity is practically zero therefore absorption of water and other liquids is minimal thus achieving a hygienic product that is both easy to clean and maintain. Like natural stone, COMPAC’s technological marble can also be polished, thus maintaining its shine and original appearance for much longer. www.compac.es Enquiry No 59

CINDER FOR SMALL PLACES JIS EUROPE of Haywards Heath has introduced another heated towel rail to its Sussex range named The Cinder.

The towel rail is manufactured for places with restricted space with only three horizontal rails. The Cinder is ideal for the smaller bathroom, wash room, downstairs cloak room or the kitchen.

The measurements are a compact 370mm high by 520mm wide. It can be used in dual fuel formats or electric, which will allow the rail to be heated when the central heating is turned off.

The Camber towel rail is manufactured in 100% stainless steel, with satin finish available to order, making this radiator durable and hygienic and it is covered by a 25year guarantee. www.thecoastalrange.co.uk Enquiry No 60

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Praise For Another Faultless Service From CRL When Melbourne Methodist Church needed to refurbish their lobby area, they required an ‘all-glass’ door installation which not only fitted in with the aesthetics of the Church but also needed to be durable. C.R. Laurence of Europe Ltd’s range of Architectural Door Hardware proved to be an innovative solution for the client’s needs, installed by Alvaston Glass.

CRL’s Brushed Stainless Steel Locking Ladder Pull Handles were used in the installation, which were provided in a 35mm diameter in Alloy 316 Brushed Stainless Steel tubing. These were mounted back-to-back on the glass doors.

To complement the ‘all-glass’ feel of the installation, CRL Biloba Series Hydraulic Door Hinges were used. These are ideal for interior doors and allow for a self-closing door without the need of a floor mounted or overhead closing device. Doors are able to swing in and out a full 90 degrees, and the closing speed can be adjusted with a control valve.

Properly mounted, two Biloba Hinges will support a 10 to 12mm thick glass door up to 1m in width and weighing up to 100kg. The hinges have been subject to strict testing (over one million cycles), assuring long lasting service. CRL Sidelite Mounted Transom Patch Connectors were used in conjunction with the Biloba Hinges, and provide the perfect combination of aesthetics and versatility.

Paul Hughes, Director of Alvaston Glass, commented, “The quality of CRL’s Architectural Hardware is excellent. Not only does their range of pull handles, door hinges and patch hardware look the part, their durability means they will last for years to come.

CRL is on-hand to offer expert advice and specialist knowledge in architectural glass hardware. If you require any information please contact CRL by telephone 00 800 0421 6144, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or refer to the company website www.crlaurence.co.uk Enquiry No 61

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Luminous Extrusions Feature At The Château De Versailles’ History Gallery The Château de Versailles, classified 30 years ago as a world heritage site and located some twenty kilometers southwest of Paris, is one of the treasures of European art and history. Constructed as a simple hunting lodge by King Louis XIII in 1624, it has been successively enlarged to become the renowned palace that it is today.

The palace’s “Galerie de l’Histoire” project (“History Gallery”) was won by Projectiles studio within a contest organized between February and April 2010. It has been welcomed for its contemporary dimension and for its audacity aimed at writing a new historical era for the palace’s architecture.

The project proposes an interior landscape in full contrast with that of the palace, while giving continuity to the principal aesthetic and geometric qualities.

The interiors are defined by a three part system. One part explains the history and protects the artworks: the XIX century paneling by Louis Philippe are conserved but totally repainted, and they support contemporary luminous extrusions made in DuPont™ Corian® hi-tech surface. Another area provides a backdrop for paintings: the traditional tapestry wall covering is replaced by a specific and contemporary skin in DuPont™ Corian®. The final part of the three tiered system controls the light: a monolithic looking “chandelier” made of DuPont™ Corian® is suspended in the center of the room.

The fabrication and installation of the elements in DuPont™ Corian® have been performed by the French company Créa Diffusion, one of the most experienced in the fabrication of DuPont™ Corian® in the fields of architecture and design.

What did Versailles look like before Louis XIV? How did the small hunting lodge built by Louis XIII become the biggest palace in Europe? What are the embellishments carried out by the young Sun King in its palace of parties and enjoyments? Did you know that the «Galerie des Glaces» (Mirrors Gallery) was originally a terrace overlooking the gardens?

The Château de Versailles is a one-of-a-kind place, be it as a royal residence, as a museum of history, or as palace of the republic. But are you aware of all the stages that have marked its history? To better understand its evolution throughout time and accompany the six million visitors coming every year from all over the world to discover it, the Château de Versailles, in partnership with Google, decided to create a gallery dedicated to the palace’s history.

The Palace History Gallery develops along a 700 square meters, composed by a succession of rooms along the north wing. A series of eleven rooms chronologically present the construction history of the Palace and, in parallel, evoke images of the Bourbon reign.

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Three overlapping layers: the support, the artworks, the light: The 1st layer: the support The lower paneling of the palace rooms present ornamental features that the project highlights. Rectangular volumes, at the center of the almost bicentennial geometric pattern, have been made in DuPont™ Corian® with a backlit surface on which historical explanations are written. The extrusions are also used to create a natural barrier between the visitor and the art work. In order to precisely match the outline of the Louis Philippe paneling, each extrusion has been made with different volumes.

The 2nd layer: the art works The walls have been clad with an engraved skin in DuPont™ Corian® high-tech surface: each room having its own specific pattern corresponding to a different historical period. Patterns have been discreetly re-interpreted in order to create a kind of continuous wall painting. The graphic interpretation has been realized by Change Is Good graphic studio. The decoration has been engraved into the uppermost area of the walls, with varying graduation of depth until the graphic disappears as it progresses downwards. A specific tool has been used to obtain the desired look and the disappearing effect is created by acting both on the depth and the width of the engraving. Progressively lightening the engraving intensity, the cone-shaped point leaves a mark that is both shallower and narrower. This new engraving technique allows excellent precision. The inconvenience is the process slowness: one linear meter of the wall engraved in half a day, four months without break to engrave the whole skin.

The wall panels in DuPont™ Corian® have an eight millimeters thickness. They are laid on an aluminum structure fixed on the palace walls. The panels have a maximum dimension of 1 meter x 2 meter, they have been factory-worked and engraved, and assembled on-site. The panels have then been glued and polished to obtain a seamless, continuous surface on every wall. The glue is derived from the same material.

One of advantages of this material is its ability to be easily worked on site when art work needs to be moved. Old holes can be easily filled with a specific composite. After a one minute sanding process, all trace of the hole totally disappears.

The on-site assembly is a delicate moment when two worlds meet. The richness of it finishes and abundance of the Palace’s hand crafted, bicentennial ornamentations meet the infinite flatness of the new finely decorated and contemporary attire. The Bourbon family tree, engraved into the introductory

room wall cladding, flanks a complex pattern carved into a piece of historical marble crown moulding.

The mixing of these two universes underlines both the project complexity and its poetic dimension.

The 3rd layer: light An ensemble of lighting is hung in each room. “Blocks” made out of engraved DuPont™ Corian® are suspended volumes emphasizing the architectural aspect of the project. Their dimensions, that vary the space perception of each room, have been carefully calculated according to the dimensions of the major art work displayed in each room. The volume’s massive silhouette contrasts strongly with the feeling of lightness conferred from its suspension and with the delicate lighting diffused from beneath. These micro architectural structures partially hide, in the upper part near the ceiling, the spotlights needed to illuminate the paintings and the ceiling. They also integrate the video-projectors in the multimedia rooms.

These suspended lighting solutions are in part movable. The lower areas are backlit and project a diffused light on the pedestals and windows below. The interior parts are retractable. Thanks to a motorized system, they slide down to allow the maintenance of the parts located inside (lamps, projectors, audio/ video and security equipment).

All of the lighting is integrated into these illuminated bodies. Composed of various grades of colour, they can be completely controlled using a digital console by Philippe Collet, the lighting designer. At the periphery, the paintings are highlighted with a warm light, while the ceiling is immersed in a cold light reminiscent of day light. This differentiation in colour grade and temperature underscores the interior landscapes.

Thanks to photovoltaic cells discreetly integrated along the facade, the artificial lights adapt to the natural light variations entering the space through the large windows overlooking the garden, keeping a constant level of illumination throughout the day. The curtains used on the windows are UV protected sun screens made in the same colour and tones as those used for the panels in DuPont™ Corian®. www.dupont.com Enquiry No 62

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Foremans Recycled Modular Buildings For One Of UK’s First Primary Academies And Free Schools

Portaloo Launches New Modular Sports Changing Facility

One of the UK’s first primary schools to achieve Academy status has used a highly sustainable recycled modular building solution from Foremans Relocatable Building Systems to expand its classroom facilities. Cuckoo Hall in the London Borough of Enfield is independent from the local authority and directly accountable to the Department for Education. The school is managed by Cuckoo Hall Academies Trust, which has opened a new sister primary school, Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy. In order to accommodate the new school’s reception and nursery classes until its own building is completed on an adjacent site, Foremans has provided additional teaching facilities at Cuckoo Hall.

Foremans has supplied 10 recycled steel-framed modules at Cuckoo Hall which have been configured as two adjacent teaching blocks to accommodate 120 children in three classrooms and one shared teaching space. The buildings, which are being hired from Foremans for an initial 12 months, are constructed to permanent standards and feature a decked area, timber cladding and a covered walkway to the main school. Foremans completed the project in just nine weeks from receipt of order. www.foremansbuildings.info

Portaloo, part of the Portakabin Group, has launched a specially designed sports changing facility, which can be operational just 24 hours after delivery, and supplied for interim or permanent use with the minimum disruption.

The new, well equipped modular changing rooms give players an exceptional standard of amenities in a spacious building.

Each 117sqm building provides two large communal changing areas with bench seating, and individual showers and toilet cubicles for use by different teams or male and female players.

The Portaloo building is designed to be robust, durable and easy-to-clean, and to discourage vandalism both internally and externally. Toilet cisterns and plumbing are concealed and sensors operate toilets, urinals and washbasins so there are no visible moving parts. There is emergency lighting throughout.

The new Portaloo changing room building also features economical gas-powered showers, which provide a constant supply of temperature-regulated hot water. www.portanews.co.uk

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Lindapter® Hollo-Bolt®: Now CE Marked Lindapter® is delighted to announce the CE marking of the Hollo-Bolt®, giving Engineers, Architects and Contractors additional confidence in specifying the popular connection for Structural Hollow Section (SHS). The Hollo-Bolt is the first steelwork ‘blind fixing’ of its kind to attain CE marking, proving that Lindapter is at the forefront of product development. The accomplishment follows a thorough and independent assessment of Lindapter’s Factory Production Control System and a detailed analysis of the Hollo-Bolt’s performance.

Hexagonal, Flush Fit, Countersunk and Button/ Security head variants in lengths 1, 2 and 3 are covered by the European Technical Approval (ETA) 10/0416. Structural Engineers can now design Hollo-Bolt connections to the Eurocode 3 standard by using the characteristic values of tensile and shear resistance, featured in both the latest Lindapter catalogue and the New Hollo-Bolt Brochure.

The Hollo-Bolt’s wide product range provides specifiers with a connection solution to suit many applications. For instance, Lindapter’s patented Flush Fit Hollo-bolt offers an aesthetic finish, particularly suited to Architects. www.lindapter.com Enquiry No 65

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YORKON LAUNCHES REVOLUTIONARY NEW BUILDING SYSTEM – OFFERING THE WIDEST RANGE OF MODULES FROM ANY OFF-SITE MANUFACTURER IN THE UK

SST LAUNCH NEW IMPROVED FIXINGS CATALOGUE Industry leader, Simpson Strong Tie, has launched a new comprehensive fixings catalogue that clearly demonstrates the variety of applications its improved range of screws and nails can cover.

Everything from decking, drywalling, cladding and ceilings to oak framing and modular housing can be tackled with the products listed in the catalogue, which also features new additions to its fixings section, such as the fully integrated Quik Drive Collated Screw System and a full a range of stainless steel screws.

The catalogue includes full specification details, product images and graphics as well as design and installation instructions and is available as both a printed or online version. www.strongtie.co.uk

Award-winning offsite specialist, Yorkon, has launched a new building system which is set to revolutionise modular construction in the UK. Yorkon now offers the widest range of building modules currently available from any off-site manufacturer in the UK – giving architects, contractors and construction clients the unrivalled design flexibility to meet almost any building footprint.

This revolutionary building system, which has thousands of configurations and permutations, will realise the full potential of off-site construction as a more efficient alternative to site-based building methods but with absolutely no compromise on design, aesthetics or layout. The Yorkon system has been launched following a three-year development and testing programme which has included significant investment in new state-of-theart production facilities in York – now the most advanced facility of its kind in Europe. www.yorkon.info/newsystem Enquiry No 67

Enquiry No 66

Housing Association flats structurally secured following masonry collapse When a large section of the tower wall failed and collapsed at Lockbridge Mill Flats, a former factory in Huddersfield, the owners, Places For People Housing Association, required a rapid, cost-effective means of ensuring the structural integrity of the complete tower in order to prevent any future dangerous failures. Structural repair specialist, Helifix Ltd, bonded over 200m of stainless steel HeliBars into the mortar joints at five different levels around the tower’s corners to secure and reinforce the stonework with some 700 fully grouted CemTies installed across all three elevations to consolidate the 600mm thick rubble-filled walls. www.helifix.co.uk Enquiry No 68

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Encasement’s Circa Casings Give A ‘Trim’ Solution At Slimming World

Saviours Place is a stunning new development of 64 contemporary apartments on the edge of St Helier in Jersey, recently completed by Dandara, who incorporated Sika Watertight Concrete in constructing the basement car park to protect vehicles from ingress of water. Saviours Place is situated on the site of the old Rex Hotel, and is positioned at the bottom of, and built partially into a steep hill, with the inherent problem of water draining into the building. The Sika Watertight Concrete System is a quality solution for basement and below ground construction, which prevents water from migrating through the concrete, and is effective for keeping water both in and out of structures. It is a cost effective system, saving time at the design and construction stages and is backed by a Sika warranty and a 50 years successful track record. www.sikawatertightconcrete.co.uk

Circa pre-formed plywood column casings have been supplied and installed by Encasement to provide a decorative corporate finish and conceal existing structural columns at a new office and conference suite at Slimming World in Derbyshire.

The new facility enabled Slimming World to increase office space as well as undertaking more on-site training for its 250 head office staff and its 3,500 consultants.

Throughout the interior of the building, the design strongly reflects the company’s red and black corporate colour scheme, which is carried through into the conference centre, reception foyer and washrooms, as well as Encasement’s column casings.

The 500mm diameter casings stand 2700mm high and are finished in a Polyrey R001 ‘Rouge Mephisto’ red with contrasting vertical and horizontal joint detail to provide a striking feature to the interior of the new office area. www.encasement.co.uk

Enquiry No 69

Enquiry No 70

Sika Ensures Jersey Car Park Stays Dry

Ancon Thermal Breaks: Proven through thermal modelling to reduce heat loss Brick support systems from Ancon can now be supplied with Thermal Breaks to minimise heat loss through cold bridging, and improve the energy efficiency of a building.

Thermal bridging occurs where the insulation layer is penetrated by a material with a relatively high thermal conductivity. Although heat loss through a stainless steel support bracket is not significant – just 17W/mK compared to 50W/mK for carbon steel fixings - it should be considered as part of the overall thermal performance of the structure.

Ancon Thermal Breaks work by inserting a material with a very low thermal conductivity between the brackets and the frame. They are proven through thermal modelling to reduce heat loss and can typically enable details to comply with BRE IP1/06 floor junction.

In document SCI P380 ‘Avoidance of Thermal Bridging in Steel Construction’, the Steel Construction Institute suggests ‘for bracket spacings less than 600mm, thermal spacers between the bracket and the edge beam may need to be considered’.

Shaped like a standard Ancon key-hole shim, these Thermal Breaks are designed to locate quickly and easily on site. They are manufactured from a durable fibre-reinforced thermoset plastic which combines high compressive strength with a thermal conductivity of just 0.3W/mK. Standard Ancon Thermal Breaks, suitable for standard AnconOptima support brackets and most bespoke Ancon MDC-type brackets, are available from stock. www.ancon.co.uk/Thermal Enquiry No 71

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RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing chosen for unique property The property owner employed BPR Architects to design Downley House as his family home. Downley House was built on the site of old farm buildings set within the newly formed South Downs National Park. Part of the original house has been retained as a folly adjacent to the main house. The building incorporates a family wing and a guest wing linked by a barrel vaulted dining hall over the entrance to the original property, the barrel vaulted roof is just one of a number of barrel themes to be seen in the design, partly a reference to the owner’s history in the wine business. Ronacrete Approved Contractor PRC Landscapes was employed to carry out groundworks and landscaping on the three acre site, including application of RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing. The SuDS compliant twopart aggregate system was applied to 650 square metres of a suitable macadam substrate including patios, the driveway and turning circle. The aggregate selected was Harvest Crunch, a blend of naturally coloured aggregates in keeping with the house surroundings. The aggregate colour will not change over time because the elastic polyurethane resin does not degrade when exposed to Ultra Violet light.

The RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing System was supplied in two components which were mixed together with a drill and paddle before being added to the aggregate blend. The aggregate and resin were then mixed in a high capacity forced action mixer. The mixed material was poured onto the substrate, spread to level and trowel finished at a thickness of 15mm. After completion the paving was ready for foot traffic within four hours and ready for vehicles after 1-2 days. www.hard-landscaping.ronacrete.co.uk Enquiry No 72

Surespan launches PaveVent Surespan is proud to launch ‘PaveVent’- a new walk-on glass smoke ventilated access hatch which is designed to fit in with a surrounding pavement.

Manufactured with a stainless steel frame and lid with a structural bonded glazed system, PaveVent can withstand heavy pedestrian loads. They also incorporate a multi laminated glazed upper loaded leaf which is designed in accordance with EN1991:1:1:2000, EN497 and FACTA requirements.

PaveVent incorporates a specially formed anti-slip ceramic, which is permanently tempered onto the glass surface, either in custom patterns or in standard line and dot patterns.

Surespan was recently chosen to work with Nicholas De Jong Associates; White Young Green and Lawlor and Partners on the William Street and Sarsfield Street Public Realm Enhancement Scheme in Limerick. PaveVent was used to create a pedestrian friendly environment in which to shop, visit, do business and relax.

Surespan created a bespoke access solution which included vented non-slip access hatches, fixed vented units and bespoke glazed units, which were designed to be vented and provide access. The glazed units have an attractive design, providing light to the cellars below whilst maintaining privacy.Surespan designs and manufactures access hatches to suit all types of internal and external applications. Ranging from FACTA Class A to F loadings, their hatches are available in standard sizes or can be custom made to match your exact requirements. They also provide smoke release dampers, roof lights, floor ducting, handrail fittings and a comprehensive range of ladders, which can all be built to order. www.surespancovers.com Enquiry No 73

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Passivhaus Milestone For STYROFOAM In Rural Affordable Housing Scheme FLOORMATE™ 300-A – a STYROFOAM™-A insulation material manufactured

by Dow Building Solutions – was used to insulate the UK’s first rural affordable housing scheme to gain Passivhaus certification: Ravenscroft in Wimbish, Essex.

Produced at Dow’s facility at King’s Lynn, FLOORMATE 300-A was installed below the concrete floor slabs of the development which celebrates its first anniversary in summer 2012. FLOORMATE 300-A is highly durable with excellent moistureresistance and compressive strength, enabling the insulation to perform outside the waterproofing envelope. Parsons & Whittley’s design for the development was based on FLOORMATE 300-A insulation running below the entire floor slab, solid aircrete external walls wrapped in over 250mm of foam insulation, and conventional insulated ceilings. www.wimbishpassivhaus.com. www.styrofoam.co.uk Enquiry No 74

Remmers Smooth The Way For Avolon A Remmers polyurethane (PUR) comfort floor system was chosen to compliment the new Dublin based headquarters of Avolon, the global providers of aircraft leasing and lease management services to airlines. The seamless flooring system was applied to the raised access floor of the reception and circulation areas, giving a flexible and comfortable finish to the new office whilst also providing a cleanable floor requiring minimum maintenance. This top of the range flooring system offers complete colour stability and maximum foot comfort wherever it is used. All Remmers PUR systems benefit from the almost limitless choice of RAL and NCS colours and the possibility of matt, silk or gloss finish – with or without our slip resisting additive – which does not compromise the cleanability of the floor. www.remmers.co.uk Enquiry No 76

profloor does its level best!

A. Proctor Group recently supplied Profloor Levelling System to Countryside Properties’ recent development of 300 flats at St Paul’s Way, London, E3.

Profloor Levelling System was developed in order that a level, finished floor could be laid on a cambered, stepped or uneven sub-floor. The Levelling System is used on typical structural concrete floors where differences in level are too great for a finished floor. The floor is levelled by inserting packers in each Levelling Base to adjust the level of the timber battens and thus create a level finished floor, wet trades being completely eliminated. Ideal for new build flats and conversions to flats where Impact and Airborne sound reduction is mandatory. www.proctorgroup.com Enquiry No 75

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Forbo Supplies Integrated Flooring For University Of Bedfordshire Forbo has supplied an attractive fully integrated flooring solution for the University of Bedfordshire’s new £34m multi-purpose Campus Centre building in Luton.

Tessera and Westbond carpet tiles form the main components of the University’s flooring design, specified by the Facilities and Estates Department and brought to life by Hi-Tech Flooring Ltd of Dunstable.

In corridors, common areas and offices, Tessera Alignment cut and loop tiles in three muted shades have been used to create individual flooring zones, separated by smooth flowing curves, hand cut on site.

Westbond Flex cut pile tiles in bespoke colourways provide style and comfort in the lecture theatre, circulation areas and breakout rooms, whilst Westbond Natural tiles in a rich blend of natural, undyed wool have been installed in the management suite.

Safestep R11 safety flooring has been installed in the kitchen and food service areas and Coral Brush Activ and Nuway Tuftiguard rigid engineered entrance mats complete the floor scheme.

Nick Perkins, Sales Director at Hi-Tech Flooring Ltd, commented: “With so many elements to piece together, it was very reassuring to know that we were sourcing everything from one supplier who wouldn’t let us down. The fact that Forbo offers an integrated portfolio really helped to streamline the whole ordering process”.

Ash Carline, Capital Projects Manager at the University of Bedfordshire, said: “Overall we are very pleased with the flooring throughout the new Campus Centre and are potentially looking to re-specify some of the products on future projects.” www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/moreinfo Enquiry No 77

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Silva Wood Flooring Focusing on high quality and consistent products from reputable sources, Silva Wood Flooring supply the finest hardwood flooring available in the UK market. July sees the launch of Silva Wood Flooring’s new website and online store. The Silva Wood Flooring range is sourced and manufactured in Eastern Canada exclusively from 100% Canadian hardwoods, such as Red Oak, Maple, Hickory, Cherry, and Black Walnut. All solid and engineered flooring in the range is manufactured from FSC® Certified timber.

Utilising a range of cutting edge finishes and innovative technologies, a Silva wood floor offers unrivalled performance and elegance, with warranties as standard for decades of quality assurance. Silva Wood Flooring is a division of Silva Timber Products, founded in 2000 with a reputation for quality and service.

Committed to supplying only the highest quality products to the marketplace, Silva Wood Flooring's range has been curated with several key points in mind. Product quality, combined with exemplary customer service sets Silva Wood Flooring apart from the competition.

Innovation is at the heart of Silva Wood Flooring’s new line of wood flooring products. Whether it's the eyecatching appearance of a Geisha red floor from the Model Unique prefinished range, or the 7 layers of baltic birch enhancing stability in the engineered collection, technological advances have been formulated to provide cutting edge products which transform traditional thinking on wood floors. Silva Wood Flooring only supply products which will stand the test of time through both contemporary style and impeccable performance, providing floors which will look good and last a lifetime.

All flooring products from Silva Wood Flooring come with a manufacturer's warranty on finish as standard, providing peace of mind and an assurance on quality that is unrivalled in the industry. For residential applications, Wickham's range provides a 35 year warranty on finish, while Model guarantee their finish for life. On commercial applications, Model provide a 10 year warranty, a practice almost unheard of for flooring.

Choosing true species wood for your floor provides an assurance of stability and is a sign of quality. As Silva Wood Flooring's range is FSC Certified, we can prove where our wood has come from with 100% transparency. Question this when researching other products available on the market to ensure you are getting a like-for-like comparison to ensure you are not being sold an inferior product from outside of North America.

Striving to provide a wealth of information and support doesn't stop at our website, Silva Wood Flooring's customer support team are only a phone call away to discuss your latest project, requirements or queries. You'll find our high customer service levels extend far beyond your first call, with our warehouse team taking pride in picking, packing and delivering your order, and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have during or after installation. www.silvawoodflooring.co.uk Enquiry No 78

Carbon footprint?

So far

still carbon negative!

Wood products from Canada So far

so good!

Enquiry No 79

Canada Wood UK We provide advice on: • Sourcing, utilisation, grading, environmental matters.

Product range: • Temperate hardwoods incl. maple, ash, oak, birch and walnut • Structural softwoods – CLS and carcassing • Finished and semi-finished products incl. wood flooring www.canadawooduk.org email: office@canadawooduk.org Canada Wood UK P.O. Box 1, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6WE. Tel: 01252 522545 Fax: 01252 522546

We also offer: • RIBA accredited CPD presentations.

• Speciality softwoods – appearance and structural incl. western red cedar, hemlock, and Douglas fir • Plywood incl. CSP, DFP in clear natural face and MDO • Factory engineered wood homes

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Timber Expo – The Industry Hub The timber sector is a vital part of the UK’s construction industry. It is also a central component of how the UK will meet its low carbon and sustainable building targets. You can see and hear more about why timber matters, at the material’s leading dedicated show later this year. [body] The benefits of timber will be explored at Timber Expo 2012 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on the 25 & 26 September 2012 where a huge programme of timber-related activity will take place including seminars, networking, technical tours and product demonstrations all taking place within the main exhibition area.

With more than 5,000 visitors expected, including architects, specifiers, engineers and contractors plus central government departments and local authorities, all four corners of the timber sector will be represented for all attendees to promote, learn and experience why timber is the number one commercially available low-carbon construction material.

Timber Expo will reveal the widest and most comprehensive display of applications for timber within the built environment – new technologies, new products and new businesses. All alongside the accompanying Timber Talks seminar programme that will include some of the leading industry thought leaders discussing issues pressing this dynamic sector.

[H2] Timber Talks – high level seminar programme Running across both the days of the event on 25 and 26 September, the seminar programme will include nearly 100 sessions and will be one of the most comprehensive, stimulating and thought provoking programmes dealing with timber.

Designed and delivered by a wide range of industry experts, the programme has been geared to deal with real issues pressing the timber sector, including case study examples of successful projects, advice on new legislation and practical lessons on the latest technical developments.

Issue-based seminars will cover a range of topics, including the government's flagship Green Deal, Part L amendments, the EU Timber Regulation, building information modelling (BIM), designing to Passivhaus and Fabric First principles, environmental product declarations (EPDs), CE marking and the EU Construction Products Regulation. Similarly wide-ranging will be the building product presentations including timber connections, SIPs, modified wood, decking and cladding, fixtures, adhesives and sealants.

The sessions will be delivered from a diverse range of individuals and organisations ranging from TRADA, UKTFA and BWF to Arup, Kingspan, Ramboll, Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants and the Olympic Delivery Authority. Those entries

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shortlisted for the 2012 Wood Awards will also be delivering key seminars on their flagship projects and products. Plus you will also be able to hear more from the deserving winners of the Timber Expo and TRADA-sponsored TTJ Innovation Award, who will be revealing the secrets of their success.

The Timber Talks programme will take place inside three separate theatres.

Seminar Theatre 1 - UKSIPS The UKSIPS Helix Theatre will be hard to miss. Its creative structure will be one of the highlights of the show and the name comes from the view from above. The sculpted roof panels form the shape of a helix and although it is purely an aesthetic aspect of the structure, it is designed to demonstrate that intricate shapes and overhangs can be achieved using SIPS technology. The 60sqm footprint has only one structural beam – the ridge beam that runs down the centreline of the roof structure.

Seminar Theatre 2 – Frame Wise You will see a full range of panel systems including the new ‘Wise Wall’ series that was developed last autumn. There will also be glulam framework on the ground floor, cross laminated timber (CLT) for partitions, raised tie roof trusses plus various types of non-combustible wall panels.

Seminar Theatre 3 – Deeside Timberframe & James Jones & Sons The structure is mainly single storey but does incorporate the James Jones IntelliRoof system over one end of the theatre. The roof system will include a Velux Cabrio balcony window and there will be a JJI-Joist cassette floor panel to complete the room in the roof design. The curved roof over the main entrance area will be formed in loose engineered joist rafters supported on 2 curved glulam beams, 300mm deep, which are in turn supported by glulam support posts.

[H2] Timber Buyers Forum After a highly successful first year, the Timber Buyers Forum will return in 2012 in a larger, fresh format to provide a simple, structured and highly effective way for buyers to meet with new and existing suppliers.

This year the Timber Buyers Forum will be located at the heart of Timber Expo in the main exhibition space and is designed to be one of the truly exclusive parts of the show. The Forum team will organise a bespoke programme of handpicked supplier meetings, relevant seminars and networking events to help fulfil your immediate to longer term project needs. With time a critical element, you can be more efficient in what you do with your valuable time across the two days and maximise the potential for creating and exploiting the best of business from Timber Expo.

Exhibitors will be on show from across the timber sector with a huge range of products that will include timber frame, SIPs, Glulam, LVL, cross-laminated, timber protection products, flooring, cladding, decking and mouldings, doors and windows.

The exhibitor list includes Platinum Sponsors, International Timber/Pasquill Timber Engineering, alongside major sponsors and industry experts including, Accsys Technologies, Balcas Timber Crown Timber, Coillte, ECC Timber, Glulam Solutions, Lonza, James Latham, Frame Wise, Norbord, Osmose, PEFC, Scottish Enterprise, Senior Architectural Systems, Woodbridge Timber, Wiehag plus many others.

Timber Expo 2012 will take place at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on the 25 & 26 September 2012.

You can pre-register at: www.timber-expo.co.uk/book For more information on Timber Expo visit: www.timber-expo.co.uk For more information on the Timber Buyers Forum visit: www.timber-buyers.co.uk Enquiry No 80

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American Softwoods Plans For Repeat Success At Timber Expo 2012 As part of its European promotion strategy, American Softwoods is again exhibiting at Timber Expo (2526 September 2012 - Stand D9) with a larger stand and more exhibitors.

American Softwoods UK director Charles Trevor said, “Last year our stand was busy for the entire show and we’re looking forward to a repeat of that success. Many members of the Southern Forest Product Association (SFPA) members will be attending again, coming from all over the U.S. to meet with buyers and UK importers to help develop their business and the wider market.”

American Softwoods exhibition at Timber Expo will feature a Southern Yellow Pine deck along with samples of all the main US softwood species and the brand new American Softwoods Species Guide.

“Our purpose is to ensure that both industry and specifiers are fully aware of the advantages and benefits of American softwood species in a wide range of applications both commercial and domestic, internal and external,” said Mr. Trevor. “Timber Expo is becoming a really important show for the industry to promote its products to an increasingly receptive audience. Our exhibitors are looking forward to meeting UK buyers who are perhaps unaware of the versatility and value of American softwoods.”

American Softwoods is a promotional partnership formed by three major U.S. softwood trade associations, the Southern Forest Products Association, the Softwood Export Council and APA – the Engineered Wood Association. The campaign is working to increase awareness of America’s commercially available species. American Softwoods also works with the timber industry, providing technical information and assistance to develop the market for American softwood species.

Renowned for their strength and beauty, American softwoods have been exported for almost 200 years. Harvested from sustainably managed forests, the success of forest management and conservation in the USA has ensured that forested land is now greater than it was 75 years ago, and is increasing year on year. www.americansoftwoods.com Enquiry No 81

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A unique engineered wood, Dendrolight is just one of the exciting new products on Latham’s stand this year

Lathams All Set For Timber Expo 2012 Accoya is a long lasting product that can be used for numerous joinery applications including windows

With two high quality, clear faces, WoodEx is perfect for use in timber doors and windows

It looks like bigger promises to be better at this year’s Timber Expo. As well as the show being 50% bigger than in 2011, James Latham’s stand will also be 50% bigger, providing a platform to showcase an even wider range of products.

Plus, not only will James Latham be a Gold Sponsor of the show, they will also be hosting the VIP area where visitors will be invited to join them for refreshments and learn more about their extensive range of panel products, hardwood and hardwood flooring.

On Latham’s stand this year you will find a number of their new value-added products including HIF Finesse; a veneered panel which gives dimension, depth and texture to an otherwise flat surface, Dendrolight; a solid wood material that grants extra lightness and stability to natural solid wood as well as Accoya and Tricoya, two exceptionally durable and stable products which are suitable for a wide range of internal and external uses.

In addition, you will also see Latham’s range of Moralt doorblanks, plus WoodEx, its versatile engineered hardwood and softwood which offers two high quality clear faces, making it an ideal product for use in numerous joinery applications including windows and doors.

Chris Sutton, Director, Lathams who will also be a guest speaker at one of the Timber Expo 2012 seminars, commented, “Timber Expo 2011 was a real success for us and a perfect platform to let the industry see the expansive range of products that we offer, so with 50% more space this year and even more of our products on display we are looking forward to another terrific show.” www.lathamtimber.co.uk Enquiry No 82

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A PREMIUM FINISH, AT A SENSIBLE PRICE

JAMES JONES SPONSOR SEMINAR THEATRE 3

Polyx Oil from Osmo UK is a premium wood finish guaranteed to keep wooden surfaces in top condition. Ideal for solid engineered or laminate wood floors, it is a high quality, water-repellent and tread-resistant wood finish based on natural ingredients. Available in a matt, clear and satin-matt finishes, the Polyx Oil range offers the highest coverage of any oil on the market. Polyx Oil is extremely easy to apply. Simply brush on to the wood surface to achieve deep, long-lasting penetration. Another key benefit of this wax-oil is that Polyx Oil has a reduced solvent content. Therefore it is virtually odourless, making Polyx Oil a much healthier wood care product to use. Offering all the professional features of a traditional oil-based finish, Polyx Oil combines the smooth surface of conventional lacquers, and the ease of application of a water-based finish, while managing to eliminate the inherent disadvantages of these other types of finish. www.osmouk.com

James Jones & Sons is sponsoring Seminar Theatre 3 at Timber Expo, with partners Deeside Timber Frame. BDM Mark Tilston said: “We’re delighted to sponsor Theatre 3 which will be constructed using products and systems developed by James Jones and Deeside. It will be a showcase for innovation, using JJI-Joists for the walls and our panelised JJ-IntelliRoof™ for the roof. This Theatre will deliver the latest timber information direct to construction professionals; as a company we deliver CPD, directly and online, so this is a great fit for us.” The James Jones team will be at Timber Expo to welcome visitors throughout the two days. www.jji-joists.co.uk Enquiry No 84

Enquiry No 83

Kebony Kebony AS is Norwegian Cleantech 100 company offering an award-winning sustainable alternative to tropical hardwood and preservative-treated wood.

Kebony’s ‘New Wood’ has myriad indoor and outdoor applications including cladding, roofing, windows, furniture, flooring, decking and yacht decking. Kebony is increasingly the choice of leading architects, builders and developers looking for non-toxic, maintenance-free, durable and aesthetically-pleasing materials that are resistant to decay, able to withstand harsh climates and, ultimately, cost effective.

Kebony has been used in numerous high-profile international projects, including Kebony’s first major UK residential build; 25 Hurst Avenue, the Hackney Picture House, London’s Colindale Primary School, the architecturally-striking Bexhill beach shelters, Oslo’s Onda restaurant and the newly-redeveloped Yarmouth Harbour.

Through the patented environmentally-friendly ‘Kebonization’ process, sustainable softwood species are permanently strengthened to make them more durable, dimensionally stable and resistant to weathering, decay, regular use and sustained wear. As a result, Kebony has comparable and often superior properties to tropical timber and the environmentally-damaging use of copper-impregnated wood. Kebony offers a range of Kebony wood products suitable for numerous indoor and outdoor applications. Launched in Spring 2012, Kebony Radiata is the newest of the Kebony products and offers a smooth, evenly-patterned pine.

Kebony was named as one of the world’s most promising clean technology companies in the Global Cleantech 100, both in 2010 and 2011, in competition with more than 3,000 companies from 50 countries. Kebony also received Deloitte’s ‘Fast 50 Award’, was cited as one of the top 50 companies that could change our world in 2010, alongside being cited by CNBC as a top 25 creative European Company. Kebony also received the Nordic region’s the Swan and Glass Bear awards and numerous UK industry awards including Home Building and Renovating’s Exterior Wall Finishes award. www.kebony.com Enquiry No 85

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Teamwork Showcase From Ireland At Timber Expo 2012 For its second year, Coillte, the Irish forestry and forest products company is a Timber Expo Gold Sponsor in cooperation with Enterprise Ireland - the Irish government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. As part of a wider collaboration with Coillte Panel Products who will also sponsor the event’s lanyards and visitor guide, stand G1 will feature an all-new stand design, and again include Grainger Sawmills, Murray Timber Group and Glennon Brothers, three of Ireland’s largest and most technologically developed, progressive and flexible sawmills with state-of-the-art timber processing operations.

Coillte Panel Products comprises leading OSB and MDF manufacturers SmartPly Europe Ltd. based at Waterford, and Medite Europe Ltd. based in Clonmel. As part of Coillte, the company owns 442,000 hectares of FSC certified forest, and uses the very trees they grow to make their products. This guarantees Medite MDF and SmartPly OSB with security of supply and investment for constant innovation. Recent product advances include thicker Medite Premier, up to 45mm, Medite Ultralite, a new lightweight MDF worthy of the Medite name, SmartPly SiteProtect, the pre-primed OSB product developed specifically for site hoarding and security installations, and most recently Medite Tricoya - extreme, durable MDF from Medite Europe and Accsys Technologies – which has its own presence at Timber Expo on stand D4.

As one of Ireland’s largest and most technologically developed sawmills, Grainger Sawmills Ltd. is located on a 20 acre site in Enniskeane, Co. Cork. Since it was established in 1977, Grainger Sawmills has generated consistent growth and an increasing market share. With processing capacity of 250,000m3 per annum, it prides itself on its extensive product range serving all markets.

Murray Timber Group has grown to become one of the largest, most progressive and flexible sawmills in Ireland. The company continues to invest in stateof-the-art sawmilling equipment to satisfy both domestic and export customer requirements and demand. The Group supplies products to the construction, garden and fencing and packaging markets in both Ireland and the U.K. The Group has the capacity to processes in excess of 1,000,000m3 of round logs annually. The Group markets their construction timber under their own SNR (Sustainable Natural Resource) brand.

Glennon Brothers was established in 1913 and is recognised as the premier name for quality timber products in the UK and Ireland. The company specialises in providing a wide range of strong, enduring, and attractive timber products, offering its customers a ‘one stop shop’ for sawn softwood. Products include kiln dried strength graded carcassing, pallet and packing case material, CLS for the timber frame manufacturing industry, Glendeck timber decking and Glenfence fencing for outdoor use, as well as timber frame homes and engineered roof trusses. Glennon Brothers employs 330 people directly and another 165 indirectly and has a total sawn wood capacity of 465,000m3 per annum, with a kiln drying capacity of over 220,000m3 per annum. www.coillte.ie www.enterprise-ireland.com www.graingersawmills.com www.mtg.ie www.glennonbrothers.ie Enquiry No 86

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Project: Durham University Location: Durham Company: Lonza Wood Protection Product: Tanalith M Metal-Free Wood Preservative Web: www.archtp.com

Tanalised Clear Providing Wood Protection At Durham University A number of buildings at Durham University's Durham Project, a major redevelopment, have been clad with Tanalised Clear pressure-treated timber protected using Lonza Wood Protection's Tanalith M metal-free wood preservative.

Barclay Roofing has created a Tanalised Clear pressure-treated Western red cedar rainscreen system that curves around the walls of the buildings, part of the Gateway section of the Durham Project. The rainscreen system has been designed both as an attractive finish in keeping with the Gateway development's goal for an environmentally sustainable rebuild, and to prevent water getting to the structure of the building. Barclay Roofing installed the rainscreen under contract to the main contractor, Laing Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke.

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As well as providing up to 30 years protection against possible decay and insect attack, Tanalised Clear pressuretreated timber is also protected from certain fungi which can stain or discolour the wood. This new and innovative treatment helps retain the natural colouration of the wood, keeping it looking cleaner and brighter for longer.

Barclay Roofing managing director Paul Trelease said: "We were asked to use Western red cedar because it’s an attractive and versatile timber that doesn't split and has a long life. However, it can discolour very quickly. Using Tanalised Clear pressure-treated timber will help stop this discolouration and enhance the aesthetics of the building for a prolonged period."

Tanalised Clear pressure-treated timber has proven performance against fungal decay and insect attack, and is designed for exterior cladding, decking and timber building applications that are out of ground contact and where an uncoated finish is required.

The Durham Project is a multi-phase estates programme that aims to enhance Durham University's provision of world-class facilities for research, education, administration and community and cultural engagement, as well as enhance the overall city environment and opportunities. The Gateway section of the project aims to redevelop a key University site into an environmentally sustainable build of the highest standard.

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Project: Portland Marina Location: Osprey Quay, Portland Company: Stannah Lifts Product: Midilift SL vertical platform lift Web: www.stannahlifts.co.uk

Portland Marina – Ready And Waiting For 2012 To Begin In Osprey Quay, Portland, everything is new and shiny.

It sits in Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour, the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing venue, which is also ready and waiting to attract millions of visitors.

The Harbour is already home to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy and has hosted numerous international sailing events, proving its suitability for 2012.

The commercial Marina is Dorset’s finest and is looking forward to being centre-stage too. The Marina offices and ‘The Boat that Rocks’ bar and restaurant, both two storey buildings at the water’s edge, feature Stannah lifts, to ensure easy access for all and great customer service too.

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Osprey Quay Marina Offices In the bustling Marina offices alternative vertical access needed to be provided for people unable to use the stairs. A Stannah Midilift SL vertical platform lift ensures alternative easy access over two floors for everyone unable to use the stairs. The lift was supplied in its own structure, with no need for a pit, so only required minimum building work. It’s a very economical solution to easy movement around the offices. It also helps the building adhere to the latest building regulations in line with The Equality Act 2010.

The 2-stop lift travels from an inner hallway to a suite of offices on the upper floor. Unlike a conventional passenger lift, only the platform and operating panel moves within the fixed shaft, saving energy and so operating costs, compared to a conventional passenger lift.

Standard platform lifts, like the Midilift SL, are ideal for providing passenger vertical travel in buildings where the lift is not constantly in use, but rather provided for occasional use. The lift has easy operating buttons and a full height landing door on both levels. The large platform is designed to accommodate up to three standing passengers or a wheelchair user and one standing passenger.

Hospitality Just across the extensive deck from the Marina office is ‘The Boat that Rocks’, a popular dining venue and bar with some of the best views on the south coast. It is set to be a hub of activity by taking centre stage in 2012. The venue will be taken over by the Olympic Authority and used to feed The Olympic Family through the whole Olympic and Paralympic period.

Great Service A large panoramic bar and restaurant area wraps around the ground floor of the building, providing a friendly familyorientated oasis in which to relax. Beyond the central service bar the busy kitchens service both this ground floor eatery and the first floor private function rooms.

For two floor service, this inviting rendezvous relies on its Stannah Trolleylift 250kg to make light work of the movement of food and goods. Upstairs, behind the function room’s sweeping bar is a small kitchen where the Trolleylift arrives straight from the working kitchen below. The busy service lift is essential for maintaining great service during the event by ferrying all the food and tableware with ease, leaving the staff to wait on the guests.

Easy access to a great view The entertainment suite overlooks the marina and affords great views right around the harbour, making it a very popular venue for special occasions. For ease of public access to the first floor a second Stannah Midilift SL sits alongside the steep stairway to the function room to ensure no one is left out of the party.

Apart from the sailing…

Portland Marina is a fabulous location. If you are not mooring up after some fine sailing, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of marine activities whilst relaxing with your feet firmly on the ground.

The Marina sits at the most southerly point of the Isle of Portland, an area approximately 6km long and 2.4km wide. It’s about 8km south of the popular beach resort of Weymouth in Dorset and the area from Weymouth to Portland forms one of the largest man-made harbours in the world. The area was established as a Royal Navy base and played a crucial role during both the first and Second World Wars.

Running the length of the island, opposite the harbour, is Chesil Beach. This marks the central point of the Jurassic Coast of England that stretches over the South Devon and Dorset coastline. This World Heritage site is popular hunting ground for both professional and amateur geologists as the limestone has preserved some of UK’s finest fossils and created outstanding land forms.

The summer of 2012 will focus the world’s attention on this relatively tiny part of England and, hopefully, leave behind a legacy that will benefit the perfectly formed Portland Harbour development.

Post Olympics longevity All three Stannah lifts installed at the Marina were supplied with a Stannah 1-year, full maintenance package as part of the supply contract. The South of England branch of Stannah Lift Services, a national network providing 24-hour, 365 days a year support will be ensuring that everything runs smoothly at Portland.

Total capability More than 250 lift engineers look after more than 83,000 lift products from all manufacturers, so Stannah really do keep the nation moving. Stannah also provide comprehensive bespoke lift services, lift refurbishment and the engineering expertise to supply a whole range of lift products, including escalators and moving walkways.

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Project: Grimsby Institute Location: Grimsby Company: Shackerley Holdings Product: Polished Ceramic Granite Ventilated Facade Panel Photos: ©Norking Aluminium Ltd. Web: www.shackerley.com

‘Reflections’ On Shackerley’s Ceramic Granite Facades The availability of highly polished Sureclad ceramic granite facade panels in a wide range of colourways and formats is providing architects with new ways to give buildings a luxurious standout appearance, says Shackerley, the UK’s market leading supplier of ceramic granite ventilated cladding systems.

Shackerley CEO Brian Newell says “Ceramic granite is an exceptionally versatile building material that can be produced in a vast array of styles and colourways to meet any aesthetic brief. Our ‘mirror finish’ Sureclad facade panels in traditional rectangular and contemporary square formats are increasingly popular because they deliver sustainable, external ventilated cladding with the appeal and natural appearance of highly polished stone such as marble or granite, but at a fraction of the cost, and with much lower loadings on the building.”

The luxurious aesthetics are exemplified by a recently completed project at Grimsby Institute, where Ryder Architecture has delivered a new £10 million University Centre on the campus.

Externally the new building makes a strong visual statement thanks to Ryder’s specification of a white polished ceramic granite ventilated facade panel from Shackerley’s Sureclad Collection.

Ryder Architect Mark Clasper said: “Our client wanted us to create a very clear distinction between the new University Centre and the existing Further Education buildings. Our brief was to create a flagship building...somewhere aspirational that students could progress towards.”

“We chose Shackerley’s white polished ceramic granite cladding primarily for its aesthetics.

We wanted a premium material that would help to add a ‘sense of grandeur’ to the University

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Centre within its surroundings. The building is set amongst dense existing mature trees, so the reflectivity of the material was an important factor.

Depending on the time of day the elevations appear to have a mirrored finish, allowing them to take on the colours of the surrounding trees, landscape and sky.”

Appearances, although critical, were not the only reason why Shackerley’s Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated façades were installed, as Mark Clasper explained: “As the primary envelope cladding for the University Centre, it was important that the material we selected was sustainable. The ceramic granite scored an A rating in the BRE Green Guide to material specification, contributing to the credits we achieved under MAT1.” The building subsequently attained a BREEAM rating of Very Good.

Over 3000m2 of Shackerley’s Sureclad ceramic granite cladding was installed by total building envelope contractor Norking Aluminium Ltd. All panels were prefabricated at Shackerley’s ISO 9001 accredited production facilities in Lancashire and supplied to the Grimsby campus ‘installation ready’ - predrilled and bracketed using a patented undercut anchorage system to provide a secure mechanical fix to the Sureclad aluminium substructure (compliant with BS 5385 Part 2). The panels had been specified in an optimal 1200 x 600mm

format to minimise cutting and material waste and Shackerley also supplied ceramic granite pieces cut to bespoke sizes for corner detailing.

Because of the project’s scale and tight deadlines, Norking and Shackerley’s technical experts worked very closely together to ensure it ran smoothly at every stage. Norking completed the facades on schedule, successfully creating interfaces with the external glass balustrading and Shueco glazed windows, delivering sleek streamlined elevations interrupted only by the deeply grooved and brightly coloured window reveals.

Commenting on the project Mark Clasper said: ““The new University Centre is the third major development where Ryder has specified the Sureclad system and once again we have achieved excellent results. We had assistance from Shackerley’s sales and technical teams all the way through and the team from Norking completed the cladding to a very high standard.”

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Project: Dwr y Felin Comprehensive School Location: Neath, South Wales Company: Wrightstyle Product: Curtain Walling, Windows & Doors Web: www.wrightstyle.co.uk

Roman Excavations Delay Wrightstyle School Project Wrightstyle, the Devizes-based steel glazing company, has supplied a range of advanced systems to a school in Neath, South Wales, in a project that was significantly delayed because of important archaeological excavations.

The £8 million Dwr y Felin Comprehensive School project saw construction of a new two-storey 3,200 square metre teaching block, comprising a number of classrooms, IT suites, assembly hall, staff accommodation and a cyber café, compliant with BREEEAM requirements.

Project delivery was complicated by the discovery on-site of a Roman fort built in the 1st century, a structure never previously seen in the UK, and which was constructed as a defence against the hostile Silures tribe – and who may have gifted the Welsh rugby team their red jerseys.

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Wrightstyle provided approximately 600 square metres of large-span curtain walling with enhanced security, automated thermally broken aluminium windows, window vents, louvered plant room doors, and thermally broken security doors.

The company used its bespoke SR60 large-span curtain wall profiles (60 x 180 x 3mm & 5mm) in order to achieve the large seven metre free spans of glazing required by the design team, and which additionally had to meet high wind loading criteria.

“The school’s motto is “it is not good if it is not your best” and that summed up how we had to approach this project, with large-span configurations, high wind loading characteristics – and a number of difficult interfaces with adjoining timber and brickwork finishes,” said Lee Coates, Wrightstyle technical director.

“However, our systems have all been rigorously tested to EU, US and Far Eastern standards, and are installed in a number of high-value buildings in, for example, Singapore and Hong Kong – a typhoon area – where wind loading can be significantly higher than South Wales,” he said. “However, despite design constraints, the external curtain walling also incorporated slim 60mm sightlines to enhance the aesthetics of the elevation.”

Wrightstyle has been specified for a large number of educational projects both in the UK and internationally, most recently for the £1.6 million refurbishment of a school in Weston-Super-Mare, housed in a Grade II Listed building. The project required Wrightstyle to design and install secondary glazing assemblies to exterior windows – each of which had a unique size, and required the company to custom design and fabricate ten separate elliptical head openings, which had up to three different radii in one curve.

The company has an international reputation for its bespoke design, fabrication and installation capability, providing a comprehensive range of specialist internal and external glass and glazing systems, which include curtain walling, fire screens, doors and windows, to protect against fire, ballistic or bomb attack.

The Silures tribe, who occupied the Neath area, waged a ferocious guerrilla campaign against the Romans, and in one battle managed to defeat an entire Roman legion. An academic at the University of Wales, Newport, believes that the Welsh red rugby jersey may have originated from the tribe's favourite battle colour. Certainly, Dwr y Felin school, and its Neath predecessors, have more than their fair share of rugby alumni, including former Welsh internationals such as John Bevan, the former international referee Clive Norling, Stephen Baines (former chief executive of the International Rugby Board), and Dennis Gethin, the current President of the Welsh Rugby Union.

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Project: Tupgill Park Wine Cellar Location: Alne, near Easingwold Company: York Handmade Brick Company Product: Handmade Bricks & Specials Web: www.yorkhandmade.co.uk

York Handmade Helps To Create “Visually Stunning” Wine Cellar The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has helped to create “one of the most stunning wine cellars in the north of England”. The company, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied high-quality bricks and specials, worth £70,000, for the cellar at Tupgill Park, the estate near Leyburn, which includes the iconic Forbidden Corner visitor attraction.

The specials included rib vault bricks and vault headers, together with dog-legs, bottle-holder bricks and a unique brick door.

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David Armitage, chairman of York Handmade, commented: “In providing the bricks for the cellar at Tupgill, which is home to one of the finest and most popular tourist attractions in the county, we have consolidated our reputation as the leading supplier of bespoke and special-shaped bricks in the United Kingdom”.

“I have to say that this is one of the most visually stunning jobs that we have ever undertaken and we are delighted and honoured to have played our part in creating such an aesthetic feast. Apart from our traditional bricks, we also created some specials which we believe have contributed to an astonishing room.

There are so many individual features in this wine cellar that it is invidious to pick any out, but I have to say that the mirror, which creates the impression of endless space, is brilliant. The bottle holders are very special, too, as are the vaulted ceilings and the hexagonal pillars” he added.

Tupgill Park is owned by Colin Armstrong, a diplomat who created The Forbidden Corner. Mr Armstrong is the brother-in-law of legendary jockey Lester Piggott.

Malcolm Tempest, the Bedale architect who designed the cellar and who chose York Handmade to provide the bricks, said: “York Handmade’s wonderful bricks are an integral part of the success of this amazing cellar. The craftsmanship shown by the company’s brickmakers is outstanding and their expertise is second-to-none”.

“I chose York Handmade because of their reputation and because I had worked with them before. In all honesty, there was no-one else I would have considered for such a crucial job. And, of course, they didn’t let me down.

They were wonderfully co-operative and a joy to work with. I am absolutely stunned by the final result and I want to show of this marvellous cellar to everyone I can,” said Mr Tempest. “This is something very special indeed”.

The bricks were laid by North Yorkshire builder Bernard Thwaites and Co. This contract follows hard on the heels of the news that York Handmade had won two of the most significant contracts in its 25-year history. The company has supplied more than 400,000 bricks to the new Chetham’s School of Music in central Manchester and has provided 70,000 bricks for the iconic 87-storey Shard in south east London, which is now Europe’s tallest commercial building.

York Handmade is also supplying bricks for the adjacent London Bridge Place development. Both The Shard and London Bridge Place are being developed by the Sellar Property Group, backed by four Qatari banks. They are scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2013.

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OPINION|SAFETY WORKING TOWARDS SAFER SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION Ian Page, General Manager at Easi-Dec, a Kee Safety company

After several months of uncertainty, the Feedin tariff (FiT) scheme has now started to provide the solar industry with some sense of stability.

This certainty is likely to bring back confidence and increase the popularity of solar as a viable renewable technology. Fitting solar PV and solar thermal panels requires that contractors to pay close attention to safe working practices during installation. Ian Page, General Manager at Easi-Dec, a Kee Safety company, takes a close look at the risks and the options.

Still in its relative infancy, the solar industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, with solar panels accounting for the majority of all total renewable energy installations. This growth will no doubt be strengthened, thanks to recent Government announcements on changes to the FITs scheme. With effect from the 1st August, better value for money will be provided and homeowners will be able to plan their solar installations with renewed confidence.

For contractors tasked with installing solar panels, one of the fundamental safety issues relates to working at height. After all, in 2011, the HSE (Health & Safety Executive) revealed that falls from heights accounted for 16% of all deaths in the workplace.

The key piece of legislation here is the Working at Height (2005) regulations which was introduced to ensure the physical safety and legal protection of employees, employers as well as other building professionals contracting other on their behalf. It is essential that all work at height is properly planned and carried out by competent members of staff to ensure that minimal accidents occur. It is also the contractors responsibility to be trained to safely work at height, ensuring that they understand and work within the regulations, with adequate measures taken to ensure the welfare of users.

Since the solar installation market is relatively young, investment in training so that contractors fully understand safe working at height practice is critical to build expertise and underpin their experience. Solar panels have a set of unique and challenging characteristics.

The dimensions and weight of the panels to be lifted and fitted into place make them awkward to handle, particularly in confined spaces. If mishandled, they can be easily scratched and damaged which will affect performance, and yet replacement will be a significant additional cost. The roof itself is a fragile environment which can also be damaged if proper care is not taken with the panels.

The right choice of access equipment is significant in helping to minimise these risks and create a safe and versatile environment for working at height.

Traditional scaffolding, combined with platforms, toe-boards and ladders may be the first option to consider. So long as the structure is assembled in line with best practice guidelines for standard tube and fitting scaffolds (BS5973), amended to adopt the tie patterns and facade bracing as detailed in TG20:05a then it can provide a safe solution.

However, if needed for a number of properties on a scheme, scaffolding is time-consuming to assemble, take down and re-assemble elsewhere, it is aesthetically unattractive and can be expensive.

A much better solution is provided by dedicated access systems on the market which have been developed specifically with the solar industry in mind. This type of system typically incorporates an access platform with an integral lifting mechanism for solar panel installations. It can be combined with standard platform and walkway components to create an 8m long safe working platform complete with edge protection, allowing installation of solar arrays up to 8m wide.

After assembly and erection of the platform, the solar panel can be attached to the lifting frame with the straps provided and hoisted up to platform level by pulling on a rope. The self locking pulley with this kind of system is capable of lifting up to 75kg. A hinged floor section can then be closed after the solar panel passes through it to maintain platform integrity.

Not only is this a thought-through solution for the solar installer, but this type of access platform option also complies fully with the relevant legislation. This includes EN12811 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Temporary Work Equipment, EN13374 Class C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Temporary Edge Protection and the Working at Height regulations.

Manufactured from lightweight aluminium, this type of platform is also quick and easy to set up, take down, move to another location, and then re-assemble, so making it perfect for large scale retrofit schemes.

Once on the roof, it is essential that contractors can work safely and securely access to install the solar panels. Standard roof ladders leave little room between the physical ladder and the roof to allow for easy panel installation. Again, the best advice is to work with equipment tailored to the particular needs of the solar installer. For example, a Solar ladder, such as that available from Easi-Dec

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will maximise safety, minimise the risk of panel or roof damage and make installation much quicker and easier.

easier to reposition, and the work programme much faster, than an ordinary roof ladder.

With solar panel installation increasing, contractors are obliged to conduct the work in a safe procedure, effectively managing and minimising the risks involved. But with the specialist equipment now available for access and roof-mounted solar installation, they can also help provide a smart working environment. This is one which fully complies with safety regulations, and allows contractors to work faster and more cost-effectively than using standard scaffolding and ladders. www.easi-dec.co.uk

Unlike normal roof ladders, this specialist piece of equipment provides a 23cm clearance from the roof to the underside of the stile and up to 4.6m free span over the roof. The ladder is simply rolled up on its soft rubber wheels and then flipped 90o into position over the ridge. A roof hook can be fixed to any rung, enabling the ladder to fit any roof with the excess length flying the ridge.

Another advantage is that this type of ladder can be traversed along the ridge in either direction without having to be taken down, making it much

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OPINION|FLOORING THE FINISHING TOUCH Steve Grimwood, Managing Director at Osmo UK

Wood is a beautiful material to use for flooring in a home. Not only is it a natural product that oozes with characteristic charm, but with routine maintenance and suitable finishes, it can last a lifetime.

When the decision is taken to have a wooden floor laid at home, it is more than often due to the transformation it will provide to a room. Its appearance is one that no other material can compete with – the look doesn’t go out of fashion, if anything, it holds its appeal for many years.

protective oil, wax or a protector will help increase the durability of the floor. In rooms which witness a lot of activity, it is even more essential for finishes to be applied, ideally with a hard wearing solution.

It will not only protect the surface of the wood, but if a high quality product is specified, it will retain the breathability of the surface, allowing for moisture levels to balance naturally, reducing the chances of warping and shrinkage, but will also prevent the finish from cracking, peeling or blistering under use.

Essentially, a well looked after and finished floor will appear more aesthetically pleasing for a great deal longer than flooring that hasn’t.

Floor Finishes and Protection When a wooden floor has been laid, it is essential that a finish is applied to the material. There are a number of different finishes available, all offering a benefit. Some finishes general purpose is to protect the wood, increasing the repellence and the durability, whilst other finishes main function is to change or enhance the flooring’s appearance, such as a colour tint, or a varnish.

As wood flooring is a long-term solution, as well as an important centrepiece to the home, considering the protection is an absolutely essential part of installation. Everyday life will generally take its toll, just as it would on all other fixtures, fittings, and furniture in use. Using products such as a

It is also important to take into account which room the wood is being installed in. For example, when laying wooden flooring into the kitchen or bathroom, where increased dampness of the air is likely as well as increased chance of liquid spillages, extra precautions are necessary. A product such as Osmo’s Wood Protector has increased water repellence in comparison to other finishes. A good quality oil treatment is the ideal solution, as it will not only allow you to create the visual appearance that you wish for, but it too will coat the flooring to will allows spillages and dirt to be easily rectified, without ruining the flooring.

Using Colour The idea of colour finishing wood is the perfect way to update an area, removing costly alternatives, and the hassle of completely changing the flooring.

With fashions and personal tastes constantly changing, wood flooring can often become outof-date or appear to be in a bad condition quite quickly. This method of ‘reviving’ flooring presents a fresh approach to decorating, allowing for a ‘new’ room to be achieved.

Updating wooden flooring with colour is a quick and effective way of sprucing up a room. With the use of a quality product developed for use on flooring, a fantastic result can be achieved. A wide variety of colours and tints designed for flooring are available, and can help to make dramatic transformations to rooms, or simply help compliment a more subtle look.

Correcting cracks It is sometimes impossible to prevent abrasions appearing on wooden floors. Often in a very noticeable place, it is extremely disappointing to have to live with unsightly marks. However, there are some products on the market which simply remove the abrasion and achieve a floor which has an ‘as-new’ appearance.

A natural wooden floor will, of course, sustain its fair share of knocks, scrapes and good oldfashioned wear. Indeed, it is almost impossible to prevent wooden floors from getting marked by the day-to-day battering of a busy family life in a home.

Products such as Osmo’s Wood Filler is a multipurpose, easy to use, fast drying solution which is

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used on interior floors to remove scratches and dents in the wood.

These products also act as an edge filler, wood putty, crack filler and sanding sealer, eliminating the need for several different products. It offers excellent quality, has an unlimited lifespan and is great value for money.

Osmoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wood Filler is available in fourteen different colours and designed to be used across a wide range of wood surfaces, there is no reason for inconsistency of colour on the floor. It can even be mixed with any suitable tint or stain to achieve a custom colour.

Wooden floor is an investment. It is a fantastic looking surface, one which is desired by many.

Once installed, look after it with great care, and it will last a lifetime. www.osmouk.com

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OPINION|FIRE SAFETY CUTTING CORNERS ISN’T AN OPTION BUT YOU CAN STILL MAKE SAVINGS

By Neil Perdell, National Technical Manager, Aico Ltd

It’s an increasingly familiar problem: costs are rising, budgets are being severely squeezed and yet the standards being applied to tenant safety are becoming ever more stringent. You need to do more, with less.

This applies to the specification and installation of domestic smoke alarm systems as much as anything else. But lives depend on these alarms. Cutting corners isn’t an option. It’s still vitally important to fit the best mains powered smoke alarms you can afford throughout a property and interconnect them to provide residents with a loud, clear warning wherever they are in that property.

But savings can be made in the alarm interconnection. Interconnection is a requirement of BS 5839-6 2004 and Building Regulations, but using radio frequency (RF) alarm interconnection as opposed to hard wired interconnection can save time, mess, disruption and cost. Such systems have been proven to offer reliable protection, while offering sizeable potential cost savings.

When an alarm system is installed using traditional hard-wired interconnection, the disruption and cosmetic damage to property is not insignificant.

To lay the interconnecting cabling (which in itself can be expensive), floorboards may have to be

lifted up and the coverings re-laid. Wallpaper may need to be stripped and later replaced as channels are made in walls for the wiring, along with replastering. Alternatively, unsightly trunking will need to be laid to protect the cabling. It’s messy, time consuming and costly.

Fitting a wireless interconnect system does away with all of this. The installer simply wires each alarm to a permanent mains feed from the nearest local lighting circuit – the same with any mains powered alarm - and then simply presses a button on each unit to ‘code’ them together as a system. Installation is much faster, cabling and trunking costs are eliminated and so too are all the associated redecorating costs.

Different landlords have chosen to use the savings in different ways. For some, RF technology has made interconnection financially feasible for the first time, which has enormous safety benefits for tenants. Others have used their savings to install more comprehensive systems, or used them to purchase other critical life safety devices like Carbon Monoxide alarms.

As RF systems are obviously far easier and cheaper to reconfigure or expand than the old-hard wired systems, they also provide specifiers with far

greater flexibility to meet changing tenant needs.

Without this RF technology, providing an optimal system is often considered financially impossible.

It sounds the perfect solution, but different wireless systems on the market offer different features and functions which can either help you to optimise your system and make savings or can hinder you.

When specifying, it’s worth considering a number of points in relation to this.

Firstly, pay particular attention to the quality of the alarms. It’s easy to concentrate on the RF aspects and pay less attention to the alarm itself, but the quality of the alarm is everything – it’s the building block of the system. Build quality, design quality, reliability, a proven track record of successful installations without problems are all vital considerations. Specifying alarms that later prove unreliable will easily swallow any savings made by wire free interconnection.

Be careful not to compromise on the power back-up. Wireless interconnect alarms are just as vulnerable to mains failure as hard-wired units.

Always choose a unit that has a 10 year plus Lithium rechargeable cell back-up as standard. It will never need changing and is designed to outlive the life of the alarm itself. Make sure that the same

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battery back-up is present in both the alarm and the wireless technology so that the whole system continues to work as normal in the event of a mains power failure. Some systems do not offer this ability. If possible, avoid units that only offer conventional, non-rechargeable battery back-up as residents rarely remember to change batteries, and they are also non-tamperproof.

facility may look like an extra cost in terms of equipment purchase but it can actually save money by reducing the number of call outs to the property.

You may also wish to extend a hard-wired system at a later date. It’s far less expensive to do this by adding on an RF extension. Some RF systems can interface and work with a hard-wired system, whilst others will have to be extended the traditional way.

It’s true that RF signals can have their effective range shortened by walls and ceilings, etc. In some cases this can complicate the installation and increase costs as the installer has to use trial and error to find the optimal signal pathways.

You can, however, avoid this by specifying a system which includes a multi-level repeater function so that RF signals are passed on from unit to unit. This ensures good signal strength and multiple signal paths, giving a ‘nested’ system.

Consequently, such systems are significantly quicker to install.

Advanced RF systems will give you the option of adding extra control to the system, such as Test, Silence and Locate switches. These are also linked to the system by RF and are powered by ten year plus Lithium batteries – no wiring required. A simple but effective device, it allows the resident to test and silence all the alarms on the system from the one conveniently placed switch as well as allowing for quick identification of the unit that has caused the alarm. This added

Finally, it’s worth mentioning additional functionality. Some RF systems can do everything you’d expect from a hard-wired system, so don’t be tempted to avoid RF if you are specifying a system with unusual requirements. The better systems on the market can be used with a relay, manual call point, switched module and other accessories to provide application solutions.

With this feature, the system can be used for example to sound if the sprinkler system is

activated, signal to a warden call system or to activate specialist alarm systems for the hard of hearing.

Wirelessly interconnected mains powered smoke alarm systems are the perfect way to achieve real cost savings without compromising on quality or safety. By choosing a well-proven system with extra functionality that best meets your needs today - and potentially tomorrow - you can optimise those savings and even enhance and increase the level of safety provided to tenants.

Aico Ltd is the exclusive supplier of RadioLINK Professional wireless interconnect alarms and accessories. Aico is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics, Europe’s leader in residential fire and gas detection. All alarms are designed and built in Europe - specifically to meet UK standards and regulations. www.aico.co.uk

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RMIG Is On The Ball With Warsaw’s Euro 2012 National Stadium Almost 26 km2 of expanded aluminium from RMIG has been used to create a unique exterior to Poland’s National Stadium in Warsaw, which is not only home to the Polish football team, but also staged the opening ceremony of the UEFA Euro 2012 competition, hosted jointly with Ukraine.

This new UEFA category 4 stadium has a maximum seating capacity of more than 72,000, when used for concerts and entertainment events and was designed by the international architectural consortium of JSK Architekci and Gerkan, Marg and Partners in collaboration with Schlaich Bergermann & Partner GmbH. The expanded aluminium façade sits above the stadium’s lower level glazed section and is painted in a red and white colour scheme, which represents Poland’s national colours and the waving of the country’s flag, as the exterior panels are installed at subtle angles with each layer alternating with the adjacent levels above and below.

As the stadium is designed as an open structure to provide natural ventilation to spectators and competitors, even when the venue’s innovative folding roof is closed, the exterior cladding from RMIG not only enables air to flow through the structure, but also provides a semi-transparent and durable external skin that allows internal lighting to show through.

More than 9,000 individual anodised aluminium panels were manufactured by RMIG to extremely tight tolerances. This was an advantage in connection with the on-site installation and enabled the complete external mesh to be readily secured to the internal aluminium support structure to provide an integrated corrosion-resistant facade.

Each aluminium panel measures 2310 mm x 1240mm and incorporate a 70mm x 200mm mesh with a 20mm wide bridge. While most are 4mm thick, 784 were produced from slightly thicker 5mm material for specific parts of the façade where additional strength was required.

RMIG’s Project Manager, Anna Siwek, explained: “The use of expanded aluminium mesh in this application not only creates a highly decorative and versatile solution to the stadium’s exterior appearance, but also provides a practical benefit in the venue’s natural ventilation strategy, to help keep spectators cool and comfortable.”

She added: “While we are regularly involved in high profile exterior and interior projects, it’s not often that the structures we work on are on view to a worldwide television audience as well as being featured in international media quite so often, so we’re extremely proud to have been involved in this project.”

RMIG has 14 offices in 12 countries and provides precision engineered perforated solutions across the globe to meet the needs of a range of business sectors and industry groups. Further information on the RMIG Group, its product groups, markets served and the manufacturing solutions it provides can be obtained by visiting www.rmig.com Enquiry No 92

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ZEN AIR CURTAIN AT BISHOPSGATE REFURB A Zen air curtain from JS Air Curtains is integrating seamlessly into the entrance hall at 1 Bishopsgate, following the building’s recent refurbishment. The office refurbishment was the first in the UK to achieve a Gold SKA rating and helped the Grade 2 listed building in the City of London achieve in excess of 30% savings in energy and CO2.

The main heat loss from 1 Bishopsgate’s entrance hall was through the glass lobby fronting onto the street. The high ceiling called for air curtains that could easily be suspended above the lobby door and could deliver the heating output required to warm the generously proportioned reception area. It was also specified that the air curtains must complement the modern architectural style of the building’s interior.

The Zen air curtain can be fitted with bespoke fascia panels that provide a corporate branding opportunity and can add to the functionality of the air curtain by including clocks or signage.

The fascia can be made out of anodized aluminium (as standard), stainless steel or wood. It can have a gloss, matt or brushed finish. The central structure is made of zinc plated steel finished in RAL 9913 black forge as standard with any other RAL colour available on request. www.jsaircurtains.com Enquiry No 93

Accolade for STYROFOAM as Greening-the-Box retrofit project wins Gold A house in High Wycombe wrapped with STYROFOAM™ insulation has won Gold in the Built Environment category of the Green Organisation’s Green Apple Awards.

Designed in accordance with Greening-the-Box™ methods – simple but very effective building adaptation techniques that dramatically reduce CO2 emissions and eradicate almost all space heating demand – Greeningthe-Box High Wycombe designs out reliance on fossil fuels and helps to mitigate energy price rises.

200mm thick STYROFOAM–A insulation was used as external insulation for outside walls and below a new in situ concrete ground floor slab, lowering the building’s average rate of heat loss to 0.35 W/m2K: a very considerable 620% reduction compared with previous performance of 2.17 W/m2K. Residents of the 200 year old detached house have benefited from 80% reduction in running costs and a 100% reduction of fossil fuel use since adaptation. CO2 emissions have also been reduced by 18 tonnes per year thanks to a naturally heated environment enabled by passive solar design and high levels of insulation.

The High Wycombe adaptation included making changes to fenestration to increase solar gain from the south and reduce heat transmittance to the north. 5.5 KWp of photovoltaic panels were also added to the property. www.styrofoam.co.uk Enquiry No 94

RigiSystems has education zipped up RigiSystems Ziplok 400 standing seam profile has been used to create a contemporary look to Light Hall Schools’ new sixth form extension at Solihull in the West Midlands.

In all, around 2,500 sq m of Ziplok were used in both straight and tapered format, complete with RigiSystems 20/100/1000 steel liner, flashings and fall arrest system.

Finish on all the Ziplok is RigiSystems MicroMatt weathered finish, which replicates the appearance of a roof after it has been installed for a number of years and the natural weathering process has taken place. Newly installed mill finish or stucco embossed aluminium can, in certain circumstances, cause problems with reflected sunlight creating glare. MicroMatt artificially ‘ages’ the profiles before installation, completely overcoming any problems associated with reflection.

The artificially aged surface changes to a naturally aged surface over a period of four to eight years. After this period, the behaviour of the roof is exactly the same as the original aluminium profiles, with no effect on performance or recyclability.

Ziplok is increasingly being used on buildings within the education sector, where the system really comes into its own in meeting the requirements of this particular marketplace in terms of aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, ease of construction, lifespan and environmental considerations. www.rigisystems.org Enquiry No 95

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Balcony Systems Creates Perfect Balcony For Welsh Coast House Perched on a steep slope overlooking Fishguard and the Irish Sea, the aptly-named Ty’r Arfordir ‘Coast House’ retains its expansive views with a clear glass balcony supplied by UK balustrading specialist Balcony Systems.

Keith and Chad Young specified the Balcony 1 system measuring more than 12 metres with 10mm clear toughened glass and handrail finished in RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey for their spectacularlysited self-built home in far West Pembrokeshire.

After Keith retired from a career in air traffic control, the couple moved from Hampshire to buy the plot in Pembrokeshire where Chad had retained family connections and to realise their self-build dream. A glass balcony spanning the living area and master bedroom was top priority to keep the sweeping views.

“The Balcony Systems balcony is great value for money, very competitively-priced and the clear glass enhances the fantastic views, which was also very important,” said Keith.

“Another key factor in choosing Balcony Systems was their ability to supply the handrail RAL colour in the same shade as that used on the external trim of the house to ensure everything blended in. It matches the decking, roof materials and other glazing and looks fantastic!”

Balcony Systems’ efficient planning, design and delivery service also impressed Keith, who added: “Being glass, the balcony is lowmaintenance and complements perfectly our home’s modern, open-plan design, while also providing protection on windier days. It’s a delightful addition to our home and a great place from which to take in the superb views.”

Balcony Systems is a specialist in sophisticated glass and aluminium balustrading solutions and stunning curved patio doors. Straight or curved external and Juliet balconies are supplied to exact client specifications.

From single balustrades to multi-apartment developments, the company works with architects, designers and specifiers to deliver the most cost-effective, stylish and durable balustrade solution. www.balconette.co.uk Enquiry No 96

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The Surface That Always Shines On TV (With apologies to A-Ha) In return, Granite Transformations has the chance to showcase its ‘top that fits on top’ concept on national television and secure some useful brand exposure. But equally, there is an opportunity to contribute time and material to some deserving causes, in these instances a single mother battling leukaemia and a community-based life coach working with vulnerable young people. The company’s highly trained, head office fitters also get to hone their planning and installation skills working against the clock, especially when ’60 Minute Makeover’ means exactly that.

“It’s quite challenging time-wise, but really rewarding being involved in these shows, because the outcomes are often very heartwarming,” says Chief Operating Officer, Danny Hanlon. “To see someone’s face really light up when they’ve had a surprise kitchen, lounge or bedroom makeover, shows how humble home improvements can really uplift people’s spirits.”

In the case of 60 Minute Makeover, ITV1’s daily interior design series, the surprise makeover certainly brought smiles to the faces of single-mother Cheryl and her family, after a number of tough years copying with illness and bringing up two teenagers.

Presented by Catherine Gee and featuring top interior designer John Amabile, the show brought about new looks for the living room, bedroom and kitchen of Cheryl’s home in Romford, Essex.

Granite Transformations supplied and installed Chiaro Ambra kitchen worktops and splashbacks made from recycled glass and replacement cabinet doors in high gloss Latte acrylic, in line with John’s design brief of contemporary, neutral colours ‘in a lovely family of finishes’, complemented by oak vinyl flooring and venetian blinds.

These materials helped transform an outdated galley-style kitchen into something ‘fabulous and utterly gorgeous’, to Cheryl’s obvious delight.

Both Catherine and John were taken with Granite Transformations ‘fantastic’ recycled glass surfaces and the way in which the worktop material was taken up the wall to form deep matching splashbacks. They commented that this was ‘a quick and easy way of rejuvenating a kitchen’, adding ‘this is not a refit, it’s a reface’. John loved the use of recycled wine and beer bottles and has already used GT worktops on

another project, which is yet to be screened. Having seen the result, Series Producer James Kane even bought a Granite Transformations worktop for his own kitchen.

Head office fitter Gareth Florian enjoyed some screen time with presenter Catherine Gee and proved himself a good brand ambassador.

He and colleague Luke Tuttlebee can also confirm the job took just 60 minutes, although they had previously measured up the worktops and cabinet doors while Cheryl was out and, in common with all GT installations, prefabricated the tops and doors off-site, before fitting them on the day.

Channel 4’s new daytime show You Deserve This House, where the homes of local community heroes get a secret makeover, is presented by Amanda Lamb and Granite Transformations has now featured twice. In its first show, Lincoln Beckford, who works with vulnerable young people, had his home in Watford transformed by friends and professional tradesmen, ‘as a way of saying thank you’.

Here, Lincoln’s plain and cluttered kitchen was ‘given a lift’ by painting the walls and cupboard doors and installing Granite Transformations’ top-selling Black Star worktop material, selected by the show’s designer, Joe McCann. “It’s just genius that worktop,” comments Amanda Lamb, “it’s so quick,” appreciating that in only an hour or so there are brand new solid recycled glass and stone surfaces fully installed.

This time, GT’s Luke gets the screen time, being filmed installing the prefabricated worktops and applying lacquer to achieve a high gloss finish. The work is carried out at speed and in complete secrecy, while Lincoln is safely out of the house, and the community hero is ‘completely gobsmacked’ on his return, concluding what was declared to be ‘a wonderful, wonderful story’. There are even tears from Amanda. www.granitetransformations.co.uk Enquiry No 97

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Neaco system holds all the aces for bridge decks Neaco’s Techdek aluminium open grille system has become a popular choice for bridge applications, having been specified as decking for pedestrian or cycle ways at some of the UK’s most prestigious bridge schemes.

Techdek’s T-Bar profile provides a 74 per cent contact area on the surface yet drains water efficiently and its swage-locked construction between the bars enables high structural efficiency.

Those qualities - combined with a maintenance-free durability and the option of a serrated anti-slip surface for increased safety – make Techdek ideal for the external conditions and high traffic demands of a bridge.

Neaco’s national sales manager, Richard Richardson-Derry, comments: “Bridge developments have become a major market for our Techdek system and we are proud to have the product featured on some of the UK’s most high-profile bridge projects in recent years. In addition to its many practical qualities, Techdek provides a high architectural aesthetic that is manufactured to last. The system is extremely versatile and can be used in many other applications, including staging, modesty screens, solar shading, balustrade infills, maintenance galleries and roof access walkways.”

Techdek’s modular aluminium components are precision manufactured off site and easy to assemble with no welding required. Neaco's diverse product range also includes modular handrail and balustrade systems, Juliet balconies, step-out balconies, structural glass and inclusive bathing facilities. All products are backed by a class-leading Lifetime Guarantee. www.neaco.co.uk Enquiry No 98

Howe Green super HG100 drainage solution for Bolton’s ‘super school’ Howe Green’s HG100 linear drainage solution was chosen for Bolton’s first ‘super school’. The modular system provided client Kier Northern with an effective and attractive drainage solution to remove water from around a multisensory pool area at the new £36m ultra-modern site of Bolton’s St Catherine’s Academy and The Firwood School.

A fast delivery was critical to the client. Within 3 weeks of the order date, Howe Green supplied a made-to-measure linear drainage system with bespoke polymer grating to suit Kier Northern’s specifications with no price or delivery premium incurred. It was installed to sit perfectly flush to the tiled floor, forming an efficient linear drainage system around the 25m x 11m state-of the-art interactive pool which was specially designed to improve cognitive and physical abilities of pupils with special needs.

Capable of fitting into all types of floor finish, the HG100 system is perfect for any environment that requires drainage. An easy-to-clean, hygienic and durable channel drain solution, it is made from stainless steel, 100% recyclable and resistant to corrosion with a load bearing up to 3 tonnes.

“We were working to an already condensed build schedule,” said Mike Fallon of Kier Northern “The delivery times we were being quoted by other suppliers were completely unworkable. Thankfully Howe Green was able to supply their quality drainage solution in half the time and without us having to pay a premium. Without this quick turnaround, we wouldn’t have been able to complete the pool area in time and that would have had much wider repercussions”. www.howegreen.com/en/uk/lineardrainage/ Enquiry No 99

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Drinking in the New Design Bureau By The Lough, the Greater Belfast-based bar and restaurant business, has undergone a £250,000 redesign. One of its stunning features is a long bar front clad with Oberflex American Walnut real wood laminate from ABET LAMINATI. The design was inspired by the work of Paul Henry, a northern Irish post-impressionist painter, and this is reflected in MCA’s choice of materials and colour. The Oberflex laminate, complete with a mottled hammered finish, adds to the natural and atmospheric styling.

Oberflex is a collection of real wood laminates which offers architects and designers the ability to combine the natural beauty of a real wood finish but with all the advantages and durability of high pressure laminate. www.abetuk.com Enquiry No 100

Rainline specified for exclusive St Andrews harbourside development Lindab’s Rainline rainwater system was recently specified by Forfar based @rchitects Scotland Ltd for an exclusive development of three super insulated, low energy timber frame town houses at St Rules Boatyard, St Andrews in Fife, Scotland.

For the rainwater gutters and downpipes, Lindab Rainline in an Aluzinc coated finish was specified. Combined with high performance and competitive pricing, Rainline is one of the most effective solutions for the control of rain drainage on all types of buildings. Manufactured from high quality steel, a high percentage of which is recycled material; Rainline offers minimal thermal movement and UV stability.

It will not crack, fade, blister or peel, is highly resistant to corrosion and virtually maintenance free. Available in 10 stylish high build polyester colours and Aluzinc, the finish of which is guaranteed for 20 years, Rainline is also available in a natural copper finish. Rainline at the end of its natural life can itself be totally recycled further underpinning its carbon footprint and whole life costing credentials. www.lindab.co.uk Enquiry No 101

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EXCLUSIVE SUPPLIER CONTRACT SEES STERTIL STOKVIS INSTALL LOADING BAYS FOR ROYAL MAIL Stertil Stokvis has installed a series of eight loading bays for Royal Mail Group. The installation, which supports the Mail Centre at Strood in Kent, is the latest project undertaken to accommodate the Group’s ever-widening range of road vehicles.

Stertil Stokvis supplied and installed a series of eight loading bays to speed the loading and unloading of a diverse range of vans, trucks and lorries. The Stertil Stokvis installation incorporates an extensive array of products from the company’s range of loading bay equipment including eight tonne capacity X Series telescopic dock levellers, WIS shelters, sectional overhead doors, composite control panels, dock lights, traffic lights and wheel guides. The X Series dock leveller includes an unusually long 600mm telescopic lip which extends in line with the platform.

Precise control of this extension allows it to be placed accurately onto the rear of a vehicle deck so that vehicles can be fully loaded right up to the rear door thereby maximising the use of available space. park’ button returns the platform and lip automatically to its parked position. www.stertiluk.com Enquiry No 103

Norfolk-based practice Parsons + Whittley Architects has won the residential category of the first ever UK Passivhaus Awards for a scheme which was insulated with STYROFOAM™ insulation. Parsons + Whittley won the much sought after award for the Wimbish Passivhaus project, a scheme designed for Hastoe Housing Association which delivers extremely low fuel bills and has minimal carbon emissions. The buildings were insulated below the concrete floor slabs with FLOORMATE 300-A STYROFOAM insulation from Dow Building Solutions. The material is highly durable with excellent moisture-resistance and compressive strength, enabling it to perform outside the waterproofing envelope. To find out more about the Wimbish Passivhaus development visit www.wimbishpassivhaus.com. www.styrofoam.co.uk Enquiry No 102

FAKRO roof windows for PassivHaus eco-vicarages FAKRO FTT U5 Thermo triple glazed roof windows have been used in Associated Architects’ ground breaking designs of two eco-vicarages at Kingswinford and Webheath in the Diocese of Worcester. Believed to be England’s first ever homes to achieve both Code 6 PassivHaus and Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6, the FTT U5 provides a U-value of 0.94W/m2K and was chosen as part of an overall airtightness strategy. Heat loss will be less than one tenth that of an average home, earning the title of zero carbon ‘passive house’. John Christophers of Associated Architects commented, “These buildings are among the very first UK Passivhaus schemes. Energy demand is reduced to an absolute minimum with super insulation, triple glazing and super air-tight construction.” www.fakro.co.uk Enquiry No 104

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Living Wall Flourishes On Waitrose’s Greenest Store The living wall installed on the Waitrose store in Bracknell is flourishing just six months after it was installed by Hedera Screens. Named as their lowest carbon store the 25,000 sqft store in Berkshire showcased a host of biodiverse new features to enhance the natural environment.

The Living Wall uses Mobilane’s Live Panel product and measures 49 metres squared in total. Hedera Screens installed this in small modules, onto an aluminium frame which was then secured onto the face of the building. Each of the modules comprise of a specially designed substrate to enable the plants that are installed to not only establish themselves but also to thrive. The plants themselves were chosen for their colours and to ensure the wall stays green all year round, making this LivePanel wall a really eye-catching and beautiful feature.

Katherine Moore, Business Development Manager at Hedera Screens said, “The LivePanel living wall we installed at Waitrose has been a huge success. It takes very little effort to maintain given that it has a fully automated irrigation system within the rooting substrate which also provides the plants with essential nutrients.

The installation took three days from start to finish and you can see from the picture that in a very short period of time it has flourished into a lush and pleasant feature on the store, creating a great deal of interest from everyone who sees it! We routinely visit the store every two weeks to check that the irrigation is working correctly and to trim when required.” www.hederascreens.co.uk Enquiry No 105

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Care Centre Gains Critical Fire Cover A brand new medical facility on the Lancashire coast has been constructed employing a structural steel frame with the S707 intumescent paint system from Nullifire being chosen to provide the critical one hour fire protection.

F Parkinsons was the main contractor responsible for building the Fleetwood Primary Care Centre, a two storey structure which will house a variety of services and facilities for the local population.

The specification of the S707 was a result of the long working relationship between Nullifire as a major manufacturer of fire protection systems, and MGN Fire, the specialist applicator on the contract.

Bruce Monaghan of MGN Fire recounts: “The job was originally specified simply as requiring a 60 minute intumescent paint product, but when we became involved we put forward the use of the Nullifire system, based on our previous experience of its application characteristics and performance, as well as its competitiveness.”

“There was also the consideration here that the care facility was being designed as a Category C1 dry environment, so the designers want to avoid any possibly harmful emissions. We get good technical support from the manufacturer.”

MGN completed the application of the S707-60 system over a period of five to six weeks with its team of operatives making a number of repeat visits as the steel erectors worked their way around the site.

While this project called for one hour’s fire protection, S707 is available in formulations to achieve 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes resistance as economically as possible. Nullifire offers a full technical advisory service and comprehensive literature to explain the system’s performance characteristics. www.nullifire.com Enquiry No 106

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Titanic’s Story Launches Southampton’s Seacity Museum Forming the focal point of Southampton’s recently launched “Cultural Quarter” is The SeaCity Museum housing, amongst other things, “Southampton’s Titanic Story” and their “Gateway to the World” exhibition detailing the city’s 2,000 year history of emigration and immigration.

The Museum officially opened on 10th April 2012 to commemorate 100 years to the day that the RMS Titanic departed from Southampton’s Docks – the “Titanic Story” focuses on the 897 crew members, 714 of whom came from Southampton of which 538 lost their lives, leading to one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history.

Courtroom in which the Titanic Inquiry Story is told - secondary glazing featuring laminated glass with a black interlay, to avoid the need for additional black-out blinds

The Museum also features an exhibition dedicated to Cunard’s Queen Mary, including a 26’ one tonne scale model of the liner.

In 1936 The Queen Mary’s maiden voyage also departed from Southampton, bound for New York.

The Museum occupies a two-storey Grade II listed building which was purpose designed in the early 1930’s to accommodate the

city’s police station, cells and Magistrates’ Courts. However, following the relocation of these facilities, the Local Authority, with the assistance of a £4.9m grant awarded from the Heritage Lottery Fund, embarked on a £15m project to develop this new venture.

Under the expert guidance of Main Contractor, Southampton-based Kier Construction, many of the building’s original Art Deco-influenced features have been retained and, in many cases, actually incorporated into the Museum. One of the most impressive examples is the use of the original courtroom which is used to recreate the London Court of Inquiry which was subsequently held into the disaster.

The energy efficiency of the building was poor and needed to be improved. Both English Heritage and the Council’s Conservation Team required the original single glazed windows to be retained and these were carefully overhauled and repaired. Secondary glazing was considered to be an appropriate adaptation for thermal improvement and Kier consulted Selectaglaze. Besides the thermal insulation, the gallery spaces also needed sound attenuation and blackout facilities as many of these rooms rely heavily on AV presentations which would be unduly affected by intrusive noise and light.

Selectaglaze designed a range of slim line sliding and removable panels. In the gallery spaces a special laminated glass has been specified with a black interlayer which avoided the need for additional black-out blinds. Other windows were glazed with toughened low emissivity glass to provide the best thermal insulation.

Selectaglaze systems glazed with low emissivity glass can reduce the u-value of a single glazed metal window from 5.7 to less than 2.0, a more than 60% improvement. Laboratory tests also demonstrate that a sound level reduction of 45dB is possible. The results are achieved through tightly engineered systems, high performance seals and, for noise insulation, an air gap between the windows of 100mm or more.

Selectaglaze’s units are purpose made with a wide choice of styles and finishes. They are fully factory assembled allowing rapid installation with minimal disruption. They do not alter the appearance of a building so therefore offer an ideal solution for Listed buildings or those within conservation areas. www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry No 107

The Queen Mary exhibition - this room’s windows were treated with secondary glazing (concealed behind display panels) and now provide excellent levels of thermal insulation

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Kemper System Has Packaging Factory Refurb In The Bag Ball Packaging has carried out a successful roof refurbishment project without stripping out the existing roof, thanks to Kemperol V210 from Kemper System.

A specialist in packaging for the food industry, Ball Packaging has to adhere to strict food certification rules on cleanliness and hygiene.

So when the existing 16,000m2 aluminium standing seam roof at the Wrexham production plant started to show signs of wear, the company needed to find a solution that would enable a roof refurbishment programme with as little disruption as possible.

Ball Packaging stipulated the need for a cost-effective, FM Approved and lightweight roofing system, that did not require hot works or strip out and could resist the acidic process chemicals that were causing the existing 18 year old roof to corrode. It also had to be hardwearing to withstand maintenance foot traffic to the extensive plant and equipment located on the roof, be flexible and have the permanently elastic properties required to cope with any thermal expansion across the huge surface area of the roof.

Kemperol V210 from Kemper System was the only solution that met all of Ball Packaging’s exacting requirements. The roof refurbishment was carried out by Granflex Roofing with the Kemperol V210 which bonds directly to the existing prepared roof substrate. A cold liquid-applied system installed in a single

process, the Kemperol V210 liquid resin saturates a non-woven reinforcement fleece and cures to form a tough, seamless membrane that bonds permanently to the substrate and cannot delaminate.

The system was able to match the exact contours and address the complex details on the roof.

Phil Kelly from Granflex commented: “By selecting Kemperol V210, a roofing system that can be applied on top of the existing substrate with no strip out and very little preparation, we were not only able to minimise the complexity of the programme but removed the risk of creating dust and debris that could present contamination issues in a food certified environment.” www.kempersystem.co.uk Enquiry No 108

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Total Glass supplies aluminium door for Olympic athlete’s home club

VMZINC standing seam façade for nuclear research facility The Dalton Cumbrian Facility (DCF) is a state of the art complex for the Dalton Nuclear Institute where academia and industry from the UK and overseas can carry out world-leading research and deliver dedicated skills development programmes.

The £20 million nuclear research centre at Westlakes Science Park, Moor Row, is a further stunning example of the VM Zinc standing seam façade system. The building, which houses an ion accelerator, was designed to achieve a BREEAM 'very good' rating, with use of recyclable materials high on the agenda.

The design reflects the rugged rural setting and comprises two blocks, one containing the laboratories and offices and the other the specialist science areas. The office space, at first floor level benefits from views out over the adjacent fells. DCF is a new research base for the University of Manchester’s Dalton Nuclear Institute with VM Zinc facades having also been specified for use at the University. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry No 109

Total Glass has donated a new aluminium door to Southport YMCA Gymnastics Club where Great Britain gymnast and London 2012 Olympics competitor Daniel Scott Purvis learnt his sport and currently trains.

The Liverpool-based PVC-U and aluminium window and door fabricator used the Sapa 202 non-thermally broken commercial entrance door and framing from Sapa Building Systems Ltd designed to withstand the rigours of high usage and provide a reliable and secure entrance door for many years to come.

Finished in a polyester powder coated RAL 7015 mid-grey matt finish with a DDA-compliant closer, the door was installed by Ormskirk-based Countrywide uPVC North West. All three companies supplied their products and services free of charge to help the club. www.totalglass.com Enquiry No 110

Co-operatives Grain Store Upgrade North East Grains Storage Limited at Longhirst, near Morpeth, Northumberland has upgraded to a 20,000 tonne grain store and 60 tonne per hour dryer to improve the services for its 70 members. After receiving almost £750,000 in funding from One North East-administrated Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) and backing from the English Food and Farming Partnership (EFFP) the upgrade means the cooperative will now be able to enter into a long-term agreement with Simpsons Malt to process and store malting barley.

The surface drainage of the main yard posed a particular problem. It had to be drained effectively, but as grain was being constantly moved this tended to block the drainage channels. The answer was to install FASERFIX® SUPER 300mm channels fitted with Class E600 ductile iron GUGI® gratings.

The tough fibre reinforced concrete channels incorporate SIDE-LOCK®, Hauraton’s patented boltless locking system that allows the gratings to be removed quickly and re-fitted easily for channel cleaning – an obvious advantage for this application. For example, 10 metres of cover can be removed in about 90 seconds with just 70seconds to replace all 20 covers. www.hauraton.co.uk Enquiry No 111

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Howe Green Solution To London’s Cable Car Howe Green’s 5000 and 7500 Series aluminium access covers have been installed in both the North and South Terminal buildings of the first urban cable car in the UK. Terrazzo flooring contractor TRI, chose Howe Green’s aluminium covers to provide easy, reliable and durable access to essential under-floor services for The Emirates Air Line; Transport for London’s gondola link across the River Thames from the Greenwich Peninsula to the Royal Docks.

Howe Green is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fabricated metal access covers and their quality products are made to order at no additional time or financial cost.

The 5000 and 7500 Series aluminium panels are tamper resistant and double-sealed for safety and hygiene and sit flush with the floor to prevent slips and trips. They are also exceptionally hardy, making them ideal for the high levels of traffic expected to use the link, which connects two important Olympic sites.

Howe Green also designed and fabricated a bespoke decorative trim for the project.

An aluminium bar with special anchors was made featuring a semi-circular section with a 10-metre radius and a 6mm visible edge. The company’s technical team worked closely with client TRI and added anchors on one side only to accommodate a 20mm Strata Granazzo floor tile - making tiling up to it much quicker and easier on site.

“We’ve worked with Howe Green for over 20 years” commented Simon Petrou, TRI’s Commercial Director “That says an awful lot about the company and the excellent standard of manufacture, service and support we get from them. The Emirates Air Line is a very prestigious project for us. It’s a job with tight time and budget pressures though, as every project is these days. Having Howe Green’s full support and knowing that they will pull out all the stops should we need them to gives us greater flexibility and peace of mind”. www.howegreen.com Enquiry No 112

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