Go!Public March 2017 Issue 1

Issue 1 | MARCH 2015

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MODERN PUBLIC SECTOR BUILDING DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE march 2017

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Thanks to Craven Dunnill for supplying the front cover photo. Details of their project at King’s Cross pedestrian tunnel be found on page 37. www.cravendunnill.co.uk

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Photography credit Paul Riddle

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Garden Halls Opened By Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal The University of London’s £140 million student residential development, Gardens Halls, has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal. The flagship redevelopment between the University of London and the University Partnerships Programme (UPP) is one of the largest student residential developments in London, providing 1,200 rooms to meet the University’s growing demand. The partnership, established in 2013, involved UPP designing and financing the scheme, thereafter operating the scheme for 50 years, and will help the University of London to continue its current trajectory; to grow and develop as one of the most significant academic institutions in the Country.

Designed by executive architect, tp bennett, in partnership with Maccreanor Lavington, who was the architect for the principal façades, the new 59,831 sq m building provides the University with a 18% net increase in capacity, which amounts to an additional 187 beds. The accommodation consists of both catered and non-catered and includes a variety of rooms to suit different student needs including en-suite bedrooms, townhouses, cluster flats, accessible studios, and apartment bedrooms.

The final design is built over an entire urban block and comprised the main nine-storey building facing onto Cartwright Gardens, a 6-storey corner building on Leigh Street and townhouses on Sandwich Street.

The new buildings are internally interlinked to form a single base that houses communal facilities including a garden café, communal areas, flexible meeting rooms, cinema room, music and games rooms, as well as cycle storage and tennis courts. The scheme also re-clad and refurbished the existing 15-storey Hughes Parry Tower.

Nenad Manasijevic, Principal Director at tp bennett, said: “We wanted our design to reflect the history of the local area and the aspirations of the next generation who expect an aesthetic and 21st century living and work environment. While its exterior needs to respond to the historic context, the interior offers a more contemporary style with a variety of open plan spaces for socialising and studying. “The modern student no longer views their accommodation as just a place to sleep, eat and study. Therefore, we’ve placed great emphasis on flexibility in our design, both in the facilities provided and in the room types, so that the accommodation is an extension of the university experience.”

For the façade design, Maccreanor Lavington took its cues from the larger Victorian and Edwardian buildings that have been previously added to the fabric of Bloomsbury. The design shows a meticulous approach to scale, order and relief. The main build material on the nine- storey façade is buff water struck Petersen brick, offset by white reconstituted Portland stone and glazed terracotta, with a darker water struck Petersen brick used on the 6-storey building to match the soot coloured brick buildings in the surrounding area. The entire façade was manufactured off-site as brick faced precast concrete panels, which generated cost and time efficiencies.

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Images/3D Visualisation courtesy of DLG Architects www.dlgarchitects.com

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Caledonian Secures £2.5M Project To Deliver New Sports Complex For Ashville College Caledonian have been appointed as full turnkey contractor on a £2.5m project to deliver a new Sports Complex for Ashville College in Harrogate. The building benefits from an eye-catching external design, and will be constructed to seamlessly link with the surrounding College campus.

In addition to the offsite manufacture, delivery and installation of the new building, Caledonian are also providing a full turnkey service including demolition and ground-works.

Ashville College is an HMC independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 3-18 years, and the building has been designed to replace an existing sports complex that is used by both pupils and members of the public. With a requirement to site the new complex within a precise footprint between buildings, the accuracy of design and installation were key decisions in the College’s decision to choose offsite construction.

Ground floor comprises a new reception / waiting area, new changing areas, office, treatment room, accessible changing area and additional WCs. An existing tower will be demolished and replaced with a new stair tower, and a second tower will be constructed to provide access to the new first floor. These independent sections will be clad in vertical timber cladding to contrast with the existing stonework.

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The first floor will sit in between the two stair towers, extending over a new main entrance, which will be faced in a striking red cladding.

This will create additional accommodation in the form of a new staff office, enlarged gymnasium and two new dance studios.

Dean White, Bursar at Ashville College comments “The College has been planning the new sports centre for a couple of years and to finally start on the project is a really exciting time for us. We’re delighted to be working with Caledonian; this is a complex project for many reasons – location, timetable and also working in a live school environment – but Caledonian have given us the confidence they can manage and deliver just what we want.”

Paul Lang, Caledonian CEO concludes “We are delighted to be working with such a prestigious organisation, and the Ashville project is another significant project for us, both in terms of complex offsite manufacture and our ability to deliver full turnkey projects”.

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‘Priority’ Richmond School Is Transformed PUPILS and teachers in the London Borough of Richmond are benefiting from a £4.2m transformation of their school after it was deemed to be in poor condition. Leading independent management, design and construction consultancy Pick Everard, along with contractor Bowmer and Kirkland, have completed the design, structural and civil engineering works at The Queen’s Church of England Primary School - after it was prioritised for a brand new school.

Work at the school, based in Cumberland Road, Kew, has been completed as part of the Government’s £4.4 billion Priority School Building Programme which is rebuilding or refurbishing those school buildings in the very worst condition across the country. The new school has been designed with a central corridor at each floor level for easy way-finding. The accommodation forms a two-storey block with a double height hall and single storey kitchen. The hall and kitchen are located at one end of the building to provide a community facility that can be separated from the rest of the school if required and is a space large enough for use by the whole school when needed.

Classrooms are spread across both floors, with a large practical teaching area located on the first floor. Reception classrooms are located on the ground floor with direct free-flow access to outdoor play areas and learning zones designed specifically for respective key stages.

The completed building is designed to reduce heat loss with improved thermal properties throughout the construction of the building.

Water efficient fittings have also been installed to reduce hot and cold water consumption, while daylight is maximised with the use of “daylight dimming” which reduces the need for artificial light. Further environmentally friendly measures include utilising mixed mode ventilation with heat recovery to improve efficiency and eliminate the need to use excessive energy for cooling.

The controls are designed on a room by room basis to minimise wasted energy within each space. The Education Funding Agency (EFA) manage £54 billion of funding a year to support all state-provided education for 8 million children aged 3 to 16, and 1.6 million young people aged 16 to 19. There are two phases of the Priority School Building Programme, covering a total of 537 schools. Under the first phase of the programme, PSBP1, the first school opened in April 2014, five months earlier than originally programmed.

More than 160 schools have opened through the initiative and the majority of the 260 schools in the first phase of the programme will open new or refurbished buildings by the end of 2017, two years earlier than originally planned. Under the second phase of the programme, PSBP2, the EFA plans to have all schools open in their new/refurbished buildings by the end of 2021. The new school is a 2-form entry primary school for 4-11-year-olds and accommodates 420 children.

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Showroom Gets ESG’s Light Touch HR Owen, the UK’s leading luxury car dealership, has recently expanded its London Bentley dealership to include yet another luxury brand. The showroom in Mayfair has added a dedicated Bugatti showroom which will be the only place in the UK to view and order the new supercar from Bugatti – The Chiron.

The showroom is all about modern and clean styling, with Bugatti’s famous blue playing a massive part in the design. Furnishing in the showroom are all part of the new Bugatti home collection which includes chairs made from the same carbon fibre and leather that is used to make the cars.

wall behind a display of models of historic Bugattis.

Marketing Manager Russell Shipton says ‘it is great that yet again ESG get the chance to supply yet another iconic global brand and our glass products are able to turn the designers

Company: ESG Project: London Bentley Dealership Product: Glass Installation More information: www.esg.glass

When designing the entrance that separates the Bentley and Bugatti sections of the showroom, the decision was taken to use glass due to its light reflecting properties on the Bentley side of the entrance where the cars reflected on the glass. While the modern look of glass kept within the design brief of the new showroom.

ESG supplied the glass installation which was made up of 4m of glass partition with a double door set.

The was created using 12.5mm laminated glass with a white interlayer, while a further 8m² of laminated glass with a silver interlayer was supplied to create the

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Lindapter Bridges The Gap! The ‘sky-pool’ is based on the bottom floor of a threestory fitness and leisure complex, allowing residents to swim between the two skyscrapers while taking in the views from high above New York City.

The structure creates a new landmark for the area and sets a new standard for architectural design and innovation. The ‘sky-bridge’ is also a feat of modern engineering as the structure itself is made out of steel trusses that weigh up to 190,000 kilograms.

During the construction, the contractors needed a durable fixing to secure a steel grid to the trusses to form the façade panel framework. The engineers evaluated several connection products before it was decided that Lindapter’s Type AAF clamp was the best choice for attaching the steel grid due to the onsite adjustability and high strength capacity.

installation process without the hassle of drilling or welding, helping the contractors to complete the project on time.

Company: Lindapter

The Type AAF is available now from your local distributor in sizes M12 to M20.

Project: The American Copper Buildings Development Product: Type AAF clamp More information: www.lindapter.com

The Type AAF is designed to self-adjust to suit the beam flange thickness and it also allows lateral adjustability. This allowed installers to easily move the frame into position before simply tightening the clamps with standard hand tools to secure into position. This allowed a quick and convenient

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PUBLIC / PROPERTY 16 Educational Buildings 21 healthcare buildings 24 leisure buildings

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Bespoke Ceiling Adds Unique Touch To University Refurbishment The University of Birmingham is one of the UK’s leading Russell Group universities, featuring in the top 15 of the University League Tables 2017. The leafy Edgbaston campus is undergoing a series of major building projects and Hunter Douglas, the international leader in architectural building products, played its role in the refurbishment of a lecture theatre in the Avon Room.

Designed by Birminghambased Associate Architects, the overhaul included Hunter Douglas wall and ceiling panels in real Cherry wood veneer, plus motorised blinds for the room.

What made this scheme stand out was that the panels, which were manufactured from engineered solid wood (ESW), differed from the usual ceiling system. Typically, these panels would come in sizes 600x600mm, 1200x600mm or 1200x300mm. However, to meet the design brief of the architect, Hunter Douglas produced six “wings”, each of which were 4x2m, made up of four 1x2m panels.

These were produced with 9mm “dummy” circular perforations, which allowed the panels to be invisibly fixed to the suspension system, says David Harris, General Manager of Hunter Douglas Architectural.

“The ‘wings’ within the central ceiling are a very unusual feature and they also incorporate some linear light fittings,” he said.

“We worked closely with the ceiling contractor, Elmsmere Engineering, as the installation of both the ceiling and wall panelling was very challenging and needed a great deal of care to ensure a perfect finish.

“The project demonstrates clearly that Hunter Douglas has the technical expertise to create tailored solutions for architects and specifiers, ensuring that every finished look is fresh and new.”

Hunter Douglas also provided 158m2 of wall panels for the front and rear of the theatre, made of the same MDF core with a real Cherry veneer.

Approximately 105m2 of the wall panels were non perforated, while the remaining 53m2 were produced with 7mm x 97mm slot pattern that helps to maximise acoustic absorption. The panels were produced in a variety of dimensions, from 650mm x 800mm to 2240mm x 740mm, and were installed using invisible fixing clips around the perimeter of the panels. They also have a small bevel where they meet, offering a neat design detail.

Hunter Douglas also supplied 15 240v motorised blinds to the two side elevations of the lecture room. Each pewter-coloured blind is made from Star fabric, which has a 3% openness factor, and measures approximately 2.5m wide with a 2.5m drop.

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BJ Waller Opens Doors At Alconbury Weald’s First School The doors are open at the first primary school built in Britain’s largest new housing suburb, thanks to high quality, long lasting architectural ironmongery supplied by BJ Waller. Ermine Street Church Academy is the first of three primary schools being created for Alconbury Weald, an 18km perimeter development on the site of an old RAF base that will see nearly 7,000 homes built over a 20-year period.

The first stage – Ermine Village – is now complete. The school sits at the heart of the new community. With 130 doorsets, this was a major project requiring careful scheduling to match the right architectural ironmongery to the door. www.bjwaller.co.uk

Primary School Pupils See The Benefits Of Non-Slip Decking An eco friendly school in Liverpool has used Marley Eternit’s JB Citideck® for the walkways surrounding its new innovative eco POD, due to its non-slip properties. The wooden-clad eco POD at Rice Lane Primary School is part of a number of green initiatives the Eco Stars (a select group of green fingered pupils) at the school have taken responsibility for. POD Living Ltd always specifies JB CitiDeck® for its projects because it is assured of the quality and performance.

JB CitiDeck® was used for the walkways at both the front and behind the eco classroom – with steps leading to the front doors and a ramp for wheelchair access at the rear. www.marleyeternit.co.uk

Rinnai Solo – A Specifier’s And Installer’s Flexible Friend Infinity Solo condensing low NOX water heater is the first Rinnai product for the UK that combines the advanced technology of wall mounted continuous flow water heaters with a stainless-steel storage cylinder in one compact footprint.

When the product was first introduced Solo was adopted as a single installation product for light commercial operations such as small hotels and schools.

However, Rinnai is now seeing greater penetration as installers are beginning to use them in multiples on larger projects - one installer has utilised three units for a major school academy installation. The Rinnai Solo is a versatile product - it is renewables ready so the business/building owner or householder can very easily extend the system to make fuel savings by adding solar thermal later. Because the Solo cylinder is stainless steel it greatly reduces the weight compared to glass lined models, which makes transportation and installation much easier. www.rinnaiuk.com

Kemmlit Supply Milton Keynes School With Colourful Locker System Walton High School has become one of Milton Keynes' most successful and popular schools. In September last year the school expanded with the opening of its Brooklands Campus and aims to accommodate over 1500 students within five years. For the student’s storage facilities, leading cubicle and locker company Kemmlit, supplied 750 multi coloured polyethylene lockers which were stacked into 3 units of 250 lockers. These highly robust lockers feature a grey body with colourful blue, red, yellow and green doors fitted with camlocks.

The lockers have drainage holes to allow for hygienic wash-downs and can, if required, be positioned in outside areas as they are extremely weather and vandal resistant. www.kemmlituk.com

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Keeping Children Safe From Falling Roof Tiles According to Aviva, storm force winds, sub-zero temperatures and snow pose a growing threat to roofs. Dislodged materials present a major risk of injury, particularly in areas like school playgrounds and town centres. Insurance claims in such situations have exceeded £10,000, so straightforward preventative measures can pay considerable dividends throughout the year.

A Klober Trapac® Tile & Snow Guard will catch tile and mortar fragments but allow melting snow to pass through.

Lightweight, simple to connect support brackets are suitable for flat or profiled concrete interlocking tiles and need no support battens. www.klober.co.uk

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Tormax Access Improves School Safeguarding Significantly upgrading safeguarding standards, Derbyshire County Council Construction has recently completed a new reception area at the William Allitt School, incorporating a sliding automatic entrance system from TORMAX. Giving good visibility from the office, staff can easily monitor people and pupils as they come into and leave the building. Powered by the TORMAX iMotion 2302 sliding door operator, a long-life span with exceptional reliability is assured.

The old entrance to the main building was concealed within a recessed courtyard with the office situated elsewhere, meaning there was no external door security. Aiming to improve the safeguarding of pupils, the newly constructed reception area includes an office, waiting area, meeting room and toilets. Creating a smart, aesthetically welcoming entrance, the TORMAX sliding door system is finished in both a dark and light-blue powder coated aluminium, echoing the school colours and providing visual contrast.

In addition to delivering an access solution that minimises bottlenecks at busy times of the day, the new automatic entrance positively contributes to the sustainability of the school.

Pushing the boundaries of intelligent functionality, the iMotion 2302 control system automatically configures itself during operation, for example in response to temperature changes, effectively lowering energy consumption for door operation as well as maintaining the ambient internal temperature of a building. Heating bills can further be minimised using the sensitive, easy-to-programme control that allows door movement to be set to suit weather conditions and weight of pedestrian traffic. www.tormax.co.uk

Laminates Create A Colourful Campus Abet Laminati’s MEG exterior grade laminate has been used to colourful effect at a new Academy in Birmingham which specialises in preparing students for careers in Health & Social Care, Enterprise and Creative Technology.

Designed by international design practice Scott Brownrigg, with the exterior supplied

by SIG Building Systems, the new purpose built premises spans several buildings all clad in grey and orange laminate from Abet Laminati’s exterior grade high pressure laminate collection.

MEG is a perfect choice for this kind of high demand environment where durability meets design. Carrying a BBA Agrément Certificate, MEG is a self-supporting high pressure laminate (HPL) for cladding the exterior of buildings, balconies and other applications.

It features high resistance to temperature, climate shock, weathering, UV light and impact. Furthermore, its chemical resistant nature and closed structure do not allow paint in spray cans, various inks, emulsion paints, lipstick or pastel paints to penetrate into the decorative layer negating the need for any anti-graffiti treatment and making the surface easy to clean.

The range is available in over 91 colours in a mix of traditional plain colours, wood finishes and simulated-concrete colours Metal.

MEG is also able to incorporate Abet’s digital printing technology. This means that almost any design, photograph or pattern can be reproduced in stunning detail to give architects and designers unparalleled freedom to create unusual and dramatic building facades. www.abetuk.com

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Trespa Is A Class Act At The Rise SEN School When The McAvoy Group was chosen to build the new Rise SEN School in Feltham, the project planning already included detailed requirements on the materials that had to be used to clad the façade. “The project had been passed by planning with a ‘timber effect’ composite board,” says Keith Anderson, McAvoy’s Contracts Buyer.

For McAvoy, Trespa Pura NFC® proved an “excellent fit” for this modern method of construction. “With its ease of installation and flexibility, we are able to choose to fit the cladding within factory conditions when applicable, or we can install on site if required,” adds Anderson.

The cladding needed to be easy to maintain and to install, be available in various colours and to have a high impact resistance and colour stability. It also needed to have a fast delivery programme.

By working jointly with Trespa, the Dungannon based company managed to meet the tight timescales, from date of order to delivery of the product.

“Trespa Pura NFC® was one of the materials could meet all the requirements. With Trespa, we had the expectation that this product would come with an excellent service and client management,” explains Anderson.

The Rise SEN School was completed in April 2016. Since then, McAvoy has finished three other modular school buildings clad with Trespa Pura NFC®. They are located in Salisbury, Dagenham and Lynch Hill, respectively.

As with other projects, The McAvoy Group was able to reduce the construction lead times for the Rise SEN School by using a modular build. The company considers this method to be the future of construction. “With the UK government’s 2025 vision for construction sector, the strategy is 33% lower costs, 50% faster delivery timescales, 50% lower emissions and 50% improvement in exports. To achieve this, modular construction will be at the forefront of this change,” says Anderson.

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www.yorkon.co.uk

First Phase Of £44 Million School Campus Is Handed Over – A New Special Needs School For London The Portakabin Group has handed over the first phase of a £44 million school campus for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, which will be the UK’s largest free school campus. Constructed using a Yorkon off-site solution, the new special educational needs (SEN) school for Riverside Bridge has doubled its capacity in time for the start of the 2016/17 academic year, providing much needed additional places at an earlier stage.

The SEN scheme is part of the 23,000sqm Riverside Campus – an innovative new three-school campus which will accommodate 2,645 children aged from 0 to 19. Designed by Surface to Air Architects, it will be operated by the multiacademy trust, Partnership Learning, and will integrate provision for nursery, primary, special needs, secondary, and sixth form pupils. The second and final phase will be handed over by Portakabin in late Spring 2017.

According to Anna Hope, Head of School at Riverside Bridge, “The new building already feels very familiar to our children and part of the design was to facilitate the transition as some special needs children are very sensitive to change. The wide corridors, larger classrooms and overall design have created a really calm environment for the children. They love the floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook the outside play area and allow lots of light into the building for a very welcoming feel.”

“We participated in weekly meetings with the construction team which were invaluable and allowed us input into the design. This attention to detail has helped to make this an outstanding building. This is still a live construction site but we are kept fully up-to-speed with how the wider project is progressing so we can maintain safety and reassure parents.

The Portakabin team are so mindful of the children’s wellbeing. They worked around the clock to complete the floor above us as far as possible to avoid noise which could upset the children once we had

moved in. And site deliveries have been restricted to avoid the times when our children arrive and leave the school.”

“Portakabin has really understood how to work with special educational needs children and has been absolutely brilliant. All the small details have made the whole construction experience fantastic for us.”

Jane Hargreaves, Strategic Director of Education at London Borough of Barking and Dagenham said, “Portakabin has been easy to work with, and the scheme has been on target to the advantage of our special needs students”.

The new purpose-designed facility has doubled the capacity of Riverside Bridge School to 64 children and will have space to further expand it to 160 places. Portakabin phased the construction programme to allow the SEN school to open on its new site ahead of the other buildings at Riverside Campus. On completion of the overall development, the SEN school will work very closely with the primary and secondary schools, creating an inclusive educational environment.

The use of a Yorkon off-site solution from the Portakabin Group for the curriculum areas of the campus has significantly reduced the programme time for faster completion. This has helped to address the demand for school places in the area as a result of new housing. Off-site construction allowed the structure to be manufactured in York at the same time as the major ground works were progressed on site and created a high quality, watertight structure for fitting out much earlier in the build programme.

The Portakabin Group is the main contractor for the Riverside Campus project. The contract was procured and awarded by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham via the Council’s Local Education Partnership, Thames Partnership for Learning. It is funded by the Department for Education.

The scheme is the seventh school building contract awarded to Portakabin by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and follows on from two earlier phases at a school near to the Riverside Campus. For further information about Yorkon off-site building solutions from the Portakabin Group, call 0845 2000 123, email info@ yorkon.co.uk or visit www.yorkon.co.uk.

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Early Specification Provides Time Savings With Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior Early specification of Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior at the design stage of a 60-bed care home in Winnersh has provided both speed and cost savings for specialist care home developers Castleoak Group.

By utilising the lightweight performance of the Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior panels, compared to brick and block construction, designers were able to reduce the size and weight requirements of the foundations.

Castleoak turned to Knauf to create an imaginative faceted façade in Winnersh near Wokingham for care operator Abbeyfield. The Abbeyfield Winnersh care home is formed of four striking circular clusters that create a unique community to deliver innovative dementia care. Knauf AQUAPANEL® Exterior cement boards were used as a substitute façade system to brick and completed with a rendered finish. www.knauf.co.uk

Wallgate Announces New Australasian Distributor Wallgate Limited, a market leading specialist in the design and manufacture of robust washrooms and sanitaryware solutions, has appointed Australia’s leading commercial tapware designer and supplier, Galvin Engineering, as its sole Australasian distributor.

The addition of the Wallgate brand provides Galvin with increased access into a number of Australasian markets including commercial, secure, and healthcare as well as mental health and custodial environments.

It also reinforces Galvin’s purpose of working closely with leading designers and contractors to help them build world facilities for better health and safer communities.

For further details on each company, contact information and latest product releases for both Wallgate and Galvin please visit our respective websites www.wallgate.com, www.galvinspecialised.com.au and www.galvinengineering.com.au

New Year, New Brochure From Yeoman Shield Wall & Door Protection January 2017 saw the release of Yeoman Shield’s new wall & door protection product brochure. After having celebrated 50 years in the business on 24th November 2016, the launch of the brochure will help to cement Yeoman Shield’s position as market leaders and innovators in the wall & door protection industry.

Guided by the requirements and wants of their client base, the updated brochure includes full product data & drawings, case studies and vibrant project photography as well as a full colour range chart.

Along with 26 original protection products, it will also showcase 3 newly developed products – The Yeoman Shield Rub Rail, Universal Frame Protector and PVCu or Stainless Steel Footrail.

“We are extremely excited about the new brochure launch” commented Marketing Manager, Sally Moores. “There is a wealth of information we wish to convey to our current and prospective customers to reinforce the quality and versatility of our products and services. The new brochure is the ideal tool for us communicate this in a clean, fresh and non-fussy yet comprehensive way.”

The brochure will be supported by extensive fixing instructions, technical drawings, new colour cards and swatches along with data details – all available as hard copy or digital versions. To request a copy of the new Yeoman Shield brochure call 0113 279 5854, email sallyann@yeomanshield.com or go to www.yeomanshield.com/request-a-brochure

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Forbo Sphera: A New Era In Homogeneous Vinyl Sphera, from Forbo Flooring Systems, has been born out of a brand new, state-of-the-art production facility, utilising all the latest insights and technology to set a new standard in homogeneous vinyl flooring.

Whilst new production techniques mean that Sphera achieves best in class dimensional stability, helping to maintain the long term appearance and performance of the floor covering, Forbo’s new internal extrusion process enables the creation of multiple chip sizes and shapes depending on the design effect desired, heralding a step change in the way homogeneous vinyl is manufactured.

Thanks to this unique process and the use of innovative new colour pigment spheres, Sphera Element, the first of Forbo’s homogeneous vinyl collections, offers the freshest, cleanest colour palette available on the market, with a harmonious range of contemporary tones.

Manufactured and designed in Europe to reflect today’s most relevant colour trends, Sphera Element offers a sophisticated palette of 62 shades, from warm and cool neutrals that complement wood and stone, to calming pastels and bolder more saturated hues for wayfinding, zoning and accent colours. The new range is also truly nondirectional.

Sphera Element benefits from SMART (Sustainable Modern Advanced Robust Technology) technology, with the SMART-top finish achieving high resistance to chemicals, scratches and stains. The in-line coating and subsequent embossing process results in superior appearance and durability, which sees Sphera achieving the highest abrasion wear rating group T (tested to EN660-2).

Sphera flooring is designed to add character and style to floors across numerous applications from demanding, hygienic healthcare environments and flexible, multi-purpose modern public buildings to education facilities and offices where durability and colour are key.

Julie Dempster, Marketing Manager at Forbo, said: “Sphera Element has low emissions and is 100% phthalate free, and almost half of the colours in the range have a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) higher than 40% in order to maximise any natural or artificial lighting.”

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Pendock Bends It With LST Radiator Guards British encasement specialist, Pendock has been involved with important upgrades within the Whipps Cross University Hospital in Waltham Forest, London, which is affiliated with the prestigious and world-famous Barts Health NHS Trust.

Today it is famous for being the birthplace of former footballer and fashion icon, David Beckham and for having one of the largest and busiest A&E departments in the UK plus it was the first to open a hyperbaric unit.

But, as with all older buildings and the advent of modern technology, refurbishment becomes necessary at Whipps Cross Hospital, the trust undertook a mock CQC audit which immediately highlighted a number of uncovered and very hot radiators as well as piping – obviously a burns risk to the elderly and infirm. The project management team, WT Partnership, employed DAVCO Construction Co Ltd. to install 250 radiator low surface temperature guards, plus some 300 meters of boxing to cover the exposed pipework. Pendock Ultima and Ultima Plus type radiator covers were specified, being that they afford extra safety with their ‘bull-nose’/rounded corners.

All Pendock guards can be fitted with a welded, ligature resistant mesh, which sits behind the radiator grille, if required.

Additionally, the Ultima and Ultima Plus ranges of guards feature an antibacterial coating as standard. www.pendock.co.uk

Notifier Prescribes The Perfect Fire Detection Solution For Specialist NHS Unit Fire detection technology from Notifier by Honeywell has been installed to protect patients, staff and visitors at Sussex’s pioneering purpose built medium secure NHS unit. Opened in 2012 at a cost of £15m, Sussex boasts one of the UK’s state-of-the-art purpose built units for people aged over 18 with mental health problems. Operated by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, it has a number of specialist wards to assess and manage patients in a safe and secure environment.

Based in Brighton, Sovereign Alarms Limited won the initial tender to fit the fire detection system at this specialist unit.

The system had to comply with Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-02 – Guidance in support of functional provisions (Fire safety in the design of healthcare premises).

Its aim is to ensure that everyone concerned with the management, design, procurement and use of a healthcare facility understands the requirements of fire safety in order to ensure optimum safety for all who are present in the building.

The focal points of the installation are six Notifier ID3000 control panels, which can accommodate between two and eight addressable loops, with each loop supporting up to 198 devices with a total of up to 255 zones per panel. Its modular design allows for a wide range of applications, facilitating easy installation and servicing whilst making it simple to meet the requirements of a particular application. The ID3000’s large EN 54 compliant LCD screen, which provides easy to read and understand messages, gives designated personnel a consistent interface for all monitored equipment. www.notifierfiresystems.co.uk or www.sovereignalarms.com

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Levolux Measures Up In Missisauga Residents of The City of Mississauga, near Toronto in Canada, were pleased when the Meadowvale Community Centre and Library re-opened in 2016, featuring a bright new solar shading solution from Levolux.

The development capitalised on state-of- theart technologies, including the use of lowVOC materials, rainwater harvesting and the incorporation of external solar shading on east and west-facing elevations.

Levolux was approached to develop a custom solar shading solution, combining its innovative Infiniti® Fin system and Triniti® bracket.

The solution comprised a series of rectangularshaped aluminium louvres, fixed vertically in front of full-height glazed openings. In total, Levolux supplied 350 vertical louvres. The louvres, commonly known as fins, are spaced at 600mm centres and are angled at 45 degrees to the building’s glazed façade.

The fins create a striking architectural feature, as each is finished in one of 8 contrasting colours. They range from greens and blues, to lilac and purple. The colours are applied with a highly durable powder coating. As a form of Brise Soleil, the fins are positioned and angled to counter the path of the sun as it passes across the sky.

While horizontal fins are preferred for south-facing elevations, vertical fins work more effectively on east and west-facing elevations. This arrangement provides optimum shading during mornings or afternoons, when the sun is lower in the sky. www.levolux.com

Fire And Water Resistance See Magply Picked To Play Vital Role For Bath Rugby The Recreation Ground in Bath is one of the crucibles of English rugby, famous long before the professional era and still a venue other Premiership and European sides frequently find presents a challenge they cannot meet. It is also a location that posed specific physical and technical questions for the materials used in building the new West Stand, which Magply met in full. The new Gem Stand sponsored by brewery Bath Ales, backs onto the River Avon which is prone to periodic flooding, while the project architects, Arena 1865 also had to take several other design criteria into consideration.

Project Architect, Simon Pugh-Jones outlined the long term ambitions for the ground as a resource to serve the people of Bath rather than just the rugby club, as well as the way Magply aligned with the demands of the most recent building project. He commented: “Our long term objective is to redevelop the ground and a year ago we embarked on a planning process to give certainty over the next four years while the bigger plan is considered and this involved building a new ‘temporary’ West Stand. This sits on the massive old base of the stand rebuilt after World War Two, with spreader plates to carry the steel frame. Unfortunately, however, the Rec is prone to flooding rapidly to a depth of a metre or more and therefore the building has to be resilient.

Also safety requirements have been increased over the years and the new West Stand gives us better facilities including more toilets, more bars and better access and egress in an emergency.” “We looked at a full range of board solutions including high performance gypsum and recycled plastic, but when we got into the science and the costings, it soon became clear the only board which ticked all the boxes was Magply. If there is a flood we will be able to quickly wash it down and repaint it, while it will continue to offer full fire resistance.” www.magply.co.uk

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www.ahmarra.co.uk

Ahmarra Supply And Install Doors For COMO Metropolitan London Ahmarra have completed a fit-out sub-contract for the bedroom and corridor doors for this stunning 5 star hotel which overlooks Hyde Park. The 5 star COMO Metropolitan London combines sophisticated design and a vibrant prime position on Park Lane.

Ahmarra manufactured and installed bedroom doors for the 144 bedrooms and suites. Pale sycamore veneers were carefully selected by the interior designer, Forme UK, for the bathroom and bedroom entrance doors to complement the light and clean interior of the hotel.

The entrance doors also featured a striking bespoke design incorporating a separate matching side panel separated with a band of quarter cut American Black Walnut veneer, which uniquely also have the room numbers inscribed into it.

The cool, sophisticated design balances the contemporary and the timeless—a rare achievement for a London modern luxury

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hotel. The understated style is clean and simple yet warm— light woods and sun-soaked whites with accents of vibrant yellow.

Light floods all through floor-to-ceiling windows whilst the uncluttered design and intuitive technology create a haven of calm. COMO Metropolitan London is also home to renowned restaurant, Nobu for Japanese-Peruvian cuisine and the lively Met Bar. Ahmarra also manufactured and installed doors in American black walnut for the corridors and staircase entrance doors as well as cross corridor doors with vision panels and duct doors.

“We have a long association with the Metropolitan, having completed a fit-out contract for the hotel previously. We are delighted to be associated with one of London’s most prestigious hotels and long may the relationship continue” commented Richard Panrucker, Ahmarra Installation’s Director.

As one of London’s premier joinery contractors, Ahmarra have completed a number of projects for iconic luxury hotels including such brands as InterContinental, Mondrian, Hilton, Apex, Grange, Mandarin Oriental and Sol Melia.

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Aico Event Exceeds Expectations The 18th January saw Aico - the market leader in residential fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) protection in the UK - host a major event in its Centre of Excellence in Oswestry, Shropshire. Social housing providers, installers and wholesalers from around the UK attended the event, which previewed new products and technologies being launched in 2017 along with a look at Aico’s latest training and demonstration facilities on offer.

Aico Director Neal Hooper opened the proceedings, which was followed by five different presentations held on rotation to accommodate the large number (150) of guests.

An integral part of the event was to mark the official opening of the company’s newly extended Centre of Excellence to double its former size and launch the first of Aico’s Mobile Training and Demonstration Units.

The new extension to the Centre of Excellence includes a dedicated wholesaler area and workshop facility, with a large conference room upstairs kitted out with the latest Audio Visual facilities. The workshop allows for 20 people to comfortably attend a hands-on training session and view alarms in action with the use of a smoke chamber. This proved

particularly fascinating to guests at the launch event as different types of fires were set by Aico in the smoke chamber to show how the various alarm sensors react.

The existing facilities at the Centre of Excellence remain, including ‘Ember Place’ which emulates a furnished home with typical room layouts including a lounge, kitchen and bedroom, with suitable Aico alarms and accessories fitted; a large modern meeting room which can accommodate up to 50 people; break out areas with seating and desks; and a Heritage and Manufacturing Area featuring a virtual tour of the Ei factory in Ireland where all the alarms are made.

Aico National Sales Manager Stephen Paskell demonstrated the new Mobile Training & Demonstration Unit at the event, showing how the innovative air-conditioned vehicle has plenty of light filled space for customers to try out latest Aico products and technologies, including AudioLINK data extraction and RadioLINK+ wireless alarm interconnection. A second vehicle is due to be launched in a couple of months.

Both the new Mobile Training and Demonstration Units and Centre of Excellence will be instrumental in helping Aico to further expand its CPD accredited Expert Installer training scheme which ensures electrical contractors have all the information they need to successfully install domestic Fire and CO Alarm systems. Over 10,000 Aico customers have received training through Expert Installer to date. The scheme has recently been modified to provide a more user friendly modular approach, enabling people to select the most pertinent modules, such as Smoke Alarm Sensor Types.

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www.aico.co.uk

“We are delighted with the response received from customers at our event to our latest training and demonstration facilities” states Neal Hooper. “We opened the Centre of Excellence to great acclaim in 2015 as part of Aico’s 25th anniversary celebrations and it has proven so popular that we have expanded it to twice its size over two storeys to meet the demand for its use. Aico has always taken the approach that the very best alarm technology should be accompanied by the best support possible.”

In addition to the facilities on offer from Aico, the event also covered key alarm technologies, including AudioLINK and RadioLINK+.

AudioLINK is Aico’s award winning alarm technology that allows for invaluable real time data to be extracted directly from the alarm - all you need is an AudioLINK enabled Aico Alarm, a tablet or smartphone and the free AudioLINK App which converts the data into an Alarm Status Report. The Report displays useful information about the Alarm, such as battery life and details of any activations. A new version of the App has just been released which brings in a number of key enhancements to the Alarm Status Report functionality, following excellent customer engagement and feedback. AudioLINK is integrated into all Aico CO Alarms and the Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm Ei2110e.

RadioLINK+ is a further data extraction technology, but allowing for whole system data rather than single alarm data. This data includes number and location of alarms and number of tests carried out, all of which can be accessed securely from within or even outside a property if access is an issue.

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RadioLINK+ is also used to interconnect alarms on the system without the need to hard wire them together; instead the alarms are interconnected using Radio Frequency (RF) signals. This reduces disruption to the property, is quicker and more cost-effective to install and allows for greater system flexibility as alarms can be easily added or removed depending on tenant’s needs. RadioLINK+ now comes as a module plugged directly into the alarm head.

With the presentations finished for the day, the Aico event was rounded off by an evening’s meal and entertainment, enjoyed by all!

Aico is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ei Electronics. All alarms are designed and built in Ireland specifically to meet the UK standards and regulations. For more information please go to www.aico.co.uk or contact Aico on 01691 664100 or enquiries@aico.co.uk.

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www.lathamtimber.co.uk

High Performance, Long Life Timber Cladding Accoya®, the modified, highly durable and dimensionally stable certified timber cladding – is available from all eight of James Latham’s timber depots.

Created from sustainably sourced wood and completely non-toxic, Accoya is a revolution in wood technology. And with TRADA approval for the 15mm profile when used as an external cladding product, it’s the perfect solution for exterior cladding, siding and façades where the wider board offers numerous features and benefits including enhanced aesthetics, less frequent maintenance, dimensional stability, durability and improved insulation values.

Suitable for horizontal or vertical installation, Accoya can be used to create simple or complex designs. And with a choice of factory coating finishes, it can be opaque coated or, for those wishing to enjoy the natural look of wood, translucent coated.

Plus, with a 50-year guarantee when used externally, Accoya’s low maintenance requirements add to its ‘whole life’ cost effectiveness and environmental credentials and this versatility makes it ideal for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Paul Leach, James Latham’s Group Product Sales & Development Manager for Accoya said, “When it comes to cladding, Accoya ticks all the boxes and is the perfect solution for many exterior applications which were once only feasible with non-sustainable material. Use of the wider cladding boards is allowed by the improved dimensional stability, plus cladding joints do not open, tolerances remain tight and twist is prevented. In addition, the wood’s natural appearance is retained for longer, thanks to the superior resistance to the effects of UV exposure.”

He added, “Accoya is a fantastic material for external specification and fits perfectly with our already established range of sustainable products.” In addition to cladding, sidings and facades, Accoya wood is also ideal for windows, doors and decking.

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Sika Sarnafil Launches BRE Certified Thermal Details In a move to help specifiers make buildings more sustainable, Sika Sarnafil is proud to announce the launch of its BRE Certified Thermal Details, available to download via its online Sustainability Hub (www. sarnafil.co.uk/hub) and from the Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme website (www.bre.co.uk/certifiedthermalproducts).

The Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme, run by worldleading building science centre BRE, gives thermal junction details an independent third party assessment, assuring users of the ‘as designed’ thermal performance. Sika Sarnafil has been working with BRE for the past year to become one of the first flat roofing manufacturers to have its thermal details certified.

Since the introduction of the revised Part L building regulations, which deal with energy efficiency requirements, architects and specifiers are now actively encouraged to use details with thermal values attached, otherwise they may have to pay a penalty elsewhere. Easily accessible and straightforward to use, all Sika Sarnafil’s thermal details have been redrawn and modernised with values that tie in with the requirements for Part L. The specifier can be confident that all Sika Sarnafil thermal details assessed under the new scheme will perform as described, as well as being of a very high quality.

Becoming part of the Certified Thermal Details scheme is part of Sika Sarnafil’s ongoing commitment to promoting positive, sustainable change in the industry, as Sika Sarnafil’s Martin Bidewell, technical services manager for Single Ply Roofing, explains: “Insulation used in roofs and walls to maintain heat works well, but this can fall down at junctions and thermal bridges where heat can escape. Recent research has shown that thermal bridging can be responsible for up to 30% of a dwelling's heat loss, which is really significant.

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“Independent certification helps to address the problem of this performance gap – enabling us to build better buildings with superior thermal performance, which in turn are better for the environment.

In addition there are serious cost savings for all parties involved in the project, not to mention those who will be paying the energy bills.

“Of course, all of this work to provide accredited details falls down if they are not installed properly. That’s why we fully train our registered contractors and have a dedicated Applications Team that visit projects, inspect work and give advice.”

The details are available to download via Sika’s new Sustainability Hub, a website packed with tools for those specifying projects with a sustainability requirement. For more information on Sika Sarnafil’s products and services, call 01707 394444, email sarnafilroofing@ uk.sika.com or visit http://gbr.sarnafil.sika.com.

For further information on the Certified Thermal Details and Products scheme, contact the scheme manager at 01355576200 or certifiedthermalproducts@bre.co.uk, or visit www.bre.co.uk/ certifiedthermalproducts

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Find The Flowcrete Floor For You At Ecobuild 2017

On stand C147 of Ecobuild 2017, Flowcrete UK showcased its range of resin finishes and sub floor screeds that have been designed to create superior, environmentally friendly floors as well as introducing new concrete repair products to the UK market! Flowcrete UK’s green flooring solutions have been utilised by a long list of high profile locations around the country thanks to the ability of these systems to combine sustainability with both functionality and longevity.

At Ecobuild, attendees also learned about the Floorzone package, which enables specifiers and architects to source each element of a floor build up from only one place! The Floorzone includes decorative finishes such as the seamless resin terrazzo Mondéco range, green screeds, energy efficient under floor heating and noise reducing acoustic insulation. www.flowcrete.co.uk

Totally Verifiable Performance Standards From Schöck at Ecobuild Innovative product developments, unrivalled performance certification and an exciting range of software support packages, all combine to strengthen Schöck’s position as the number one supplier of verifiable performance thermal break technology. Schöck pushes the boundaries further with its new generation concreteto-concrete Isokorb, offering unrivalled thermal performance for both standard and Passivhaus construction. Also on display was the Isokorb type AXT – a more thermally efficient and durable alternative to wrapped parapets. The latest software packages include the new Calculation Software for the Isokorb type KS and the Thermal Bridge Calculator. www.schoeck.co.uk

British Manufacturer Vent-Axia Wins At Prestigious CIBSE Awards Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is celebrating winning ‘Energy Efficient Product or Innovation of the Year’ at the prestigious Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance

Stixall Is On A Roll With The Launch Of A New Tape Just when you thought you’d seen it all from the Stixall range, Everbuild – A Sika Company launch Stixall on a Roll – an invisible double-sided tape with extreme power. Ideal for use when bonding glass or clear surfaces as well as many other applications, Stixall on a Roll bonds virtually all materials with outstanding adhesion, both indoors and outdoors.

Awards 2017. Scooping the award for its revolutionary Sentinel Kinetic Advance Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR), the Sussex-based company received the accolade on Tuesday 7th February at an event that was attended by the biggest names in the industry. The CIBSE Building Performance Awards recognise outstanding new and innovative products which significantly improve building performance. www.vent-axia.com

Available in 19mm x 2.5mtr rolls, Stixall on a Roll is packaged within a high quality printed hanging sleeve for easy display and features the same instantly recognisable design as the rest of the Stixall range. For information on Stixall on a Roll or any other product within the Everbuild or Sika ranges, contact your sales representative, call the sales office on 0113 240 2424 or visit www.everbuild.co.uk.

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Remmers Award Winning Flooring Installation A brand-new state of the art building has been constructed by bringing together two existing aging facilities at CDS Solihull. This advanced aerospace manufacturing, research and development facility produces engine control systems for a range of applications, including the Rolls-Royce Trent family of aircraft engines.

The flooring needed to fulfil the Clients high standards and requirements which consisted of:- Chemical Resistant Flooring with Chemical Resistant Wall Render; Epoxy Conductive Flooring System with an Anti-Slip Textured Finish; and finally, Remmers Self Smoothing Epoxy Resin with a Slip Resistant Seal Coat.

A total of 9,500m2 of Remmers resin flooring was installed. To complement the floors, 3500m (2.1 miles) of Remmers Epoxy Cove Skirting were also installed. Remmers have won the FeRFA Large Industrial Project of the Year Award for this complex installation. www.remmers.co.uk

Aquatiere Launches New Website With A Special Page For Architects Aquatiere is a supplier of domestic and commercial water filters and water treatment units. Aquatiere blends its own patented filter media with traditional filter medias to produce the best possible filtered water in the UK. Aquatiere’s redeveloped website includes a page tailored for architects where a hand picked selection of products for architect specifications is displayed.

To make specification as easy as possible, content is aaranged into a specific format following architectural advice. The product image is followed by concise text about the products and their features together with installation diagrams and specifications.

Then, so that you can easily add the content to your ownspecifications, all the product information is available for download in PDF or MS word format for easy attachment or copy and paste into your document. www.aquatiere.co.uk

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www.ebios-fire.com

A Burning Passion For Fire The German premium manufacturer of firing technology Spartherm proudly presents an exclusive range of bioethanol fireplaces branded ebios-fire® which are now also made available for the discerning customer in Great Britain.

Made And Tested In Germany - in order to provide an optimum of customer service, the expansive range of ebios-fire® models comprises both standard and made to measure built-in fireplace models in almost any thinkable layout.

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

Versatility Is Key - The ebios-fire® range of products is available in a vast variety of finishes meeting the requirements of architects and interior designers on an international level. Please visit www.ebios-fire.com or write to info@ebios-fire.com for further information. Spartherm – The Fire Company www.spartherm.com

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www.troldtekt.co.uk

Acoustic Panels Aid History A significant new building project has recently been completed at one of the National Trust’s most popular properties in Hampshire, Mottisfont Abbey. The new development, situated on the banks of the River Test, aims to improve the entrance facilities at this historic priory and country estate - visited annually by over 250,000 people.

Designed by Burd Haward Architects, the new welcome buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, raised above ground level to avoid risk of flooding and impact on the existing flood plain. Their form and materials, including extensive use of internal acoustic panels, make reference to agricultural structures typically found on the edge of a large estate. The prefabricated engineered timber structure is clearly expressed internally, with bold and reductive detailing which allows the buildings to be understood as contemporary interpretations of these familiar forms.

Externally the shop is clad in weathering steel, the WCs in timber boarding, while the entrance area is glazed with deep timber fins to allow views through to the river and gardens beyond. In this very busy reception, the deep reveal theme is continued across the ceiling, with Troldtekt acoustic tiles cut to fit vertically between the ceiling joists. This helps to dissipate the sounds and echoes from visitors in an otherwise potentially noisy area.

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Specified throughout the UK and Europe, the benefits of the 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability documented by Cradle to Cradle certification at silver level.

The panels, used mainly on ceilings or walls, are specified to improve acoustics in many different projects, such as schools, leisure centres, pools, commercial and public buildings. Available in various sizes and in three grades from extrem fine to coarse, they can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour.

For samples and comprehensive technical information tel 01978 664255 or visit www.troldtekt.co.uk

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Kee Systems Keeps Rail Safety On Track

Single Approach Gets New Station Covered

Kee Klamp® guardrail fittings and BoxBolt® fixing solutions have been installed along a new railway line to provide safety for pedestrians, drivers and maintenance teams accessing electrical boxes along the train track. This installation forms part of an £89 million project to improve commuter times into London from Bicester and Oxford.

The new £41million Edinburgh Gateway Interchange station is bringing new opportunities and connections for train travel throughout the region as part of the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme. Delivered

by Balfour Beatty & Lakesmere for Network Rail Scotland, much of the roofing of the new facility- part of a £742million railway network improvement scheme for the region- comprises single ply membrane, from Protan, specified by IDP Architects LLP.

Kee Systems supplied 8,000 metres of Kee Klamp® fittings and 10,000 units of BoxBolt®. These systems were installed to prevent pedestrian and vehicles from straying into off limit areas and to provide safe access to maintenance teams on either side of the railway line. The installation of Kee Systems products successfully met Network Rail’s design requirement for 1250mm high guardrail achieving a 400 n/m design load for the project.

A variety of fixing methods were deployed throughout the project, with majority being fixed using BoxBolt® onto steel capping beams. www.keesystems.com

In total, approximately 900m2 of dark grey Protan SE1.6mm single ply, mechanically fixed, forms the five roofs over the platform circulation areas, pedestrian footbridge, plant room, transformer room and station building that connects the platforms to the adjacent tram stop. The roofs over the platform circulation areas further incorporate Protan Progrip R walkway system, to provide enhanced grip for maintenance workers, and Omega profiles for aesthetic interest. www.protan.co.uk

Social Housing Tenants Warm To Kemper System Roofing Solution Kemper System’s Stratex warm roof system has been used to upgrade the roofs of five social housing apartment blocks as part of an investment programme supporting a £20 million stock transfer from Gloucester City Council to housing association Gloucester City Homes.

Combining Kemper System’s Kempertherm PIR insulation board and the company’s Kemperol V210 coldapplied liquid waterproofing membrane, the warm roof upgrades form part of a £29 million 30-year plan. The use of Kemper System’s cold-applied liquid membrane was the ideal solution for delivering a robust solution with a BBA accredited service life of 25 years, without causing undue disruption or risk to tenants.

Roofing contractor, Rateavon, stripped the existing metal deck roof of each block and installed a new OSB (oriented strand board) deck as part of the strategy for maximising the service life of the existing accommodation. A Kempershield primer was then applied to the roof surface and allowed to cure before the installation of a Kempershield vapour control layer.

Kemperfix adhesive was applied onto the roof surface and the Kempertherm insulation board was adhered to the roof, using the system’s tongue and groove structure to interlock each piece of board and provide a uniform finish. The Kemperol V210 cold-applied liquid waterproofing membrane was then applied in a single wet-on-wet process involving the application of liquid resin to the substrate followed by installation of the reinforcement fleece onto the wet resin. More resin was then immediately applied to ensure complete saturation of the fleece before the system was allowed to cure to form a durable, monolithic waterproof membrane that cannot delaminate and remains permanently elastic and U/V stable. www.kempersystem.co.uk

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If there is one thing especially remarkable in Scotland, that is its historical buildings, still retaining their original charm. The best evidence of this is the Renfrew Town Hall and Museum: a heritage building full of history that doesn’t go unnoticed for anyone visiting the area.

Renfrew is a small Scottish town located 6 miles west of Glasgow, in a strategic area of Scotland, being therefore the scene of numerous military confrontations.

That’s why its architecture oozes centuries of history.

Located downtown Renfrew, it is a truly architectural jewel, an impressive 19th-century building dominating the Renfrew skyline with its fairytale towers. The highest one rises to more than 100 feet and has become a symbol of the civic pride evident in town during its industrial heyday.

However, this is not the original Town Hall of Renfrew. The first one was originally built in 1670, and was used as a jail until 1839. The current Town Hall was built in 1872.

After a £5.2m refurbishment programme, the building reopened in January 2012, having been fully restored and extended to house the new Renfrew Museum. As part of this renovation programme, the Renfrew Town Hall roof has been recently renewed with Heavy 3 natural slate.

This slate has been the perfect choice to keep its original appeal of Scottish tradition and heritage.

CUPA HEAVY 3™ slate is quarried from San Pedro de Trones in northern Spain. This quarry belonging to multinational company CUPA PIZARRAS, has been in operation since 1892. Actually it’s the oldest quarry in activity in the world and produces some 25,000 tons each year. Heavy 3 is one of the key products of CUPA PIZARRAS, the world leader in natural slate. It’s a blue-black slate with a slightly gritty texture, perfect to withstand the high wind speeds and driving rain common throughout Scotland. www.cupapizarras.com/uk

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It’s Time For Stylish New Air Conditioning Units Using R32 Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new line-up of wall-mounted air conditioning units with a sophisticated, streamlined design and a comprehensive range of features to make stylish, energy efficient air conditioning available for countless small businesses. The M Series MSZLN range is the first product in the company’s UK line up to utilise R32 refrigerant – which has a low global warming potential (GWP).

Mitsubishi Electric will also launch further R32 air conditioning solutions throughout the coming year.

The MSZ-LN range offers a choice of four sizes from 2.5kW to 6.1kW, with four distinct indoor wall units which are available in Ruby Red, Onyx Black, Pearl White and Natural White colours. A matching, colour co-ordinated room controller is also available. A built-in Wi-Fi interface enables full control and monitoring via the company’s MELCloud App, and a sophisticated i-see Sensor in the unit automatically monitors room occupancy, position and body temperatures to deliver customised comfort.

Double vanes on the indoor unit operate independently to distribute airflow evenly throughout the room and the MSZ-LN offers a whisper-quiet operation as low as 19 dB(A). A Plasma Quad Plus filter also uses powerful plasma technology to filter out even microscopic particles, whilst the dual-barrier coating on the heat exchanger, fan and air duct prevents dust and grease accumulation.

The line-up also includes Mitsubishi Electric’s Replace technology which can utilise existing pipework, making it ideal for office and retail refurbishments. www.timeforr32.co.uk/pr1

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Are You Missing The Connection? Aico Releases New Information On Part 6 And Part 1 Fire Alarm System Integration

The Ei414 Fire/CO Alarm Interface from Aico provides a means of interconnecting Aico Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms to third party life safety systems.

To help clarify the most popular connection options, Aico has introduced a dedicated brochure, ‘Are you Missing the Connection?’ which explains how the Ei414 works and provides an installation overview. To obtain a free digital or postal copy of Aico’s ‘Are you Missing the Connection?’ Ei414 brochure, please register at www.aico.co.uk/publications www.aico.co.uk

North Wales RSl Standardises On Aico Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm Cartrefi Conwy, a Registered Social Landlord (RSL) in Conwy, North Wales has announced its decision to fit Aico’s mains powered Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei2110e as standard across its entire housing stock. A long standing Aico customer of over ten years, Cartrefi Conwy had been using Aico Ei160RC alarms, but has upgraded the specification to the premium Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei2110e.

The Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm, Ei2110e contains two sensor types, optical and heat, to constantly monitor smoke and heat levels, sending and receiving information via its intelligent detection software.

This sensor information alters the alarm’s sensitivity and trigger points, automatically providing the best response to all fire types and reduces potential false alarms.

Cartrefi Conwy will be installing the Ei2110e to a minimum category of LD3, which requires alarms in all circulation spaces that form part of the escape routes from the premises. For its sheltered flats, it will increase the coverage to category LD2 which sees the addition of alarms in all rooms that present a high risk of fire to occupants. www.aico.co.uk

Rinnai Builds Businesss With O’Neil’s Rinnai, manufacturer of the Energysaver energy efficient range of gas fired wall heaters, recently pulled out all the stops in collaboration with Ayr-based installer O’Neil Gas Services to keep the congregation warm at St Mary’s Church in Saltcoats, Ayrshire. The company has built a reputation for quality, reliability and value ensuring that its 14,000 domestic and commercial customers return time and again for their gas and plumbing needs. They have retained thousands of customers, year after year, confirming the quality of their customer service.

O’Neil’s install Rinnai heaters for its commercial customers in a range of applications. “We choose Rinnai heaters because they are reliable, and easy to work on, as well as being efficient. O’Neil’s use only the best as call backs can be expensive and so installing the Rinnai heating range within commercial installations is an obvious choice, and makes for happy customers,” says O’Neil’s installation manager Ross McWhirter. “We have used Rinnai heaters in many churches – for example St Mary’s – because of their efficiency and ease of installation.

“We have installed Rinnai continuous flow water heaters in Adeli Foods for the same reasons. We choose Rinnai products in such installations simply because no other product could provide the result we and more importantly our customers expect and want. This along with the excellent customer service provided by Rinnai, mean that their heaters and water heaters are always our choice.” McWhirter first made the decision to go with Rinnai’s 1004T gas fired wall space heater for the St Mary’s Church, Saltcoats project and it is a decision he is pleased he made. “We used six Rinnai 1004T units siting them in the best location for effectiveness and for the convenience of the customer. Everyone I have spoken too at the Church since we completed the installation has said that it has never been as warm as it is now.’ www.rinnaiuk.com

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Pop Up Power Supplies® Offer Retractable Service Units Which Supply Electricity, Water And Air To Public Spaces Ranging from historic sites, town squares, universities, market places, parks and sports stadiums, Pop Up Power Supplies® offer a range of practical and effective retractable service units which provide a safe, secure and silent outdoor power source. Due to their retractable nature, the units can be used in a variety of places that require subtlety and the ability to disappear when not required. They offer possibilities for more varied uses, giving stadiums new life long after their planned functions.

A series of standard products are available as well as bespoke units with recessed tops that can accommodate different paving. Pop Up Power Supplies® also supply electricity through In-Ground Units with flip top lids and Street Bollards in a variety of designs to suit the surroundings.

They launched their new range of Flip Lid Power Units at this year’s Civils Expo, part of UK Construction Week 2016.

Featuring a new and improved design, with a new hydraulic system to open the lid, a sturdier case, and a more practical arrangement for the power sockets and cables within the unit, the new In-Ground Unit from Pop Up Power Supplies® is an important development for the company. Pop Up Power Supplies® have worked with clients up and down the country, providing efficient, sympathetic utility solutions in busy public areas. www.popuppower.co.uk

Howe Green Access Covers Perform At ‘The Other Place’ Howe Green’s metal fabricated access covers were selected for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s studio theatre renovation project, ‘The Other Place’ in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The transformed venue reopened earlier this year and houses a new 200-seat theatre space along with the RSC’s extensive costume store. Importantly, ‘The Other Place’ provides a chief learning hub for students from the University of Birmingham.

Howe Green’s aluminium 7500 Series access covers were fitted on the ground floor to provide easy access to underfloor ducting services throughout the building. Main Contractor BAM Construction fitted the panels on a suspended concrete slab. Once installed they were in-filled with K-screed followed by a resin finish to create a discreet access solution for routine and emergency servicing. The covers have a minimal show-edge and can be easily raised with lifting keys. They are made to sit flush with the surround, guarding against the risk of slips and trips.

Suitable anywhere heavy loading is required – the 7500 Series access covers can accommodate a 5-tonne pressure from a pneumatic tyre. Highly durable and double-sealed to prevent dirt and grease ingress, each access panel from Howe Green is made to the client’s exact specifications, but without the price premium typically associated with bespoke manufacturing. Instead, Howe Green is able to offer competitively priced panels, designed for purpose with a fast turnaround. www.howegreen.com

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Omnie Underfloor Heating Features In Offices-To-Flats Conversion The conversion of a former office property into half a dozen high specification apartments in the sought after Tooting district of SouthWest London has featured the specification of a low profile underfloor heating system from the range of OMNIE, as part of a space-saving building services strategy.

The development in Althorp Road, SW17 Has been focused on a three storey commercial unit which the contractors have successfully reconfigured to form six similar sized flats that are expected to command purchase prices in the £750 K price bracket (Zoopla values a two bed flat at £797 K on the same road).

While OMNIE’s design department provide detailed layout drawings for the project, along with other comprehensive technical guidance, all of the installation work has been carried out by Locksbury Services Limited from Biggin Hill in Kent. Locksbury Services’ operatives installed the 35 mm deep FoilBOARD panels across the building’s existing sub-floors: the lightweight boards, manufactured from extruded polystyrene, which has a very high compressive strength perfect for floating floors, were easily cut to fit the bay windows and the rest of the rooms’ layouts.

Then 400 metres or more of the 16 mm diameter heating pipes were pressed into the unique OMNIE multi-directional channel designs,

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which simplified the onsite installation eliminating the need of assemble loop and straight panels, prior to being connected back to the OMNIE manifolds, which distribute the flow from the home’s boiler.

While the slightly more complex Flat 3 required a six-port manifold, the rest of the dwellings feature five-port versions supplying primary water at 550 C to the different zones.

Together with the appropriate controllers and room thermostats from the OMNIE range, this arrangement will offer occupants excellent comfort levels and controllability, while getting optimum performance from the Electromax boilers and helping to deliver energy efficiency.

The Timóleon range of underfloor heating systems offered by Omnie can facilitate installations in almost any situation, including between existing timber floor joists, across concrete sub-floors or even for retrofit situations, where the overall depth has to be kept to an absolute minimum, also all OMNIE products have been tested independently at BSRIA for heat output performance.

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Innovation Delivered

Aztec's Got Flushsash Pegged

Comar 10 offers a new departure; a Passivhaus Certified “B” product with U-values as low as 0.66 coupled with processes that cut manufacturing costs by up to 70%.

Leading Halo fabricator and installer Aztec Windows has introduced a bespoke decorative peg stay option for the Halo FlushSash system. The Coventry-based company was the first to adopt the mechanically jointed FlushSash PVC-U system and found that it quickly became popular with a variety of customers, for use in both heritage homes and in more contemporary settings in a range of colours.

Director Michael Hagan explains: “With its clean lines and flush style, we’ve found the FlushSash to be a very versatile system.

We have branded it as the Prestige Collection® and it’s been specified in some quite modern settings, but we’ve found that it is particularly suited to historic homes and heritage projects. For this reason, we decided to expand upon its Georgian features with a traditional-style working peg stay. We designed and commissioned bespoke pin fixings that make this peg stay work perfectly with the Halo system.” www.vekauk.com

The Comar 10 window range includes: Inward opening, tilt & turn and fixed lights and are internally beaded and glazed.

U-values as low as 0.66 W/m2K Cut manufacturing costs by 70% Certified by Passivhaus Institute for cool temperature areas Future-proof & energy saving High thermal insulation with ground breaking technology 90mm deep outer frames Minimal care & maintenance For further information about Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, please visit www.comar-alu.co.uk

Passivhaus Approvals For Aluprof The Passivhaus standard originated from a conversation in May 1988 between a Swede Bo Adamson and Wolfgang Feist of Germany. The idea was to develop a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in buildings, significantly reducing their ecological footprint. Today, the numbers of Passivhaus properties are in the tens of thousands across Europe in both residential and commercial properties, in both new and refurbishment projects.

As more homes in the UK are built to this very low energy standard there is a need to adopt window and door systems that offer the highest thermal efficiency. Aluminium is an excellent choice of material for its exceptional long life and almost 100% recyclability. With Aluprof’s MB-104 system, windows and doors can confidently be specified as the system has gained the Passive House Institute Darmstadt certification. The MB-104 Passive Aero has excellent thermal insulation performance for an openable window system with a Uw as low as 0.53 W//m2K and for a door a UD as low as 0.62 W//m2K. With glazing widths up to a class leading 81mm in thickness, the doors can also be assembled into panel doors as well as fully glazed.

The Aluprof MB-104 system is increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK. All systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained companies to ensure each fabricated product meets the Aluprof exacting standards.

Further information is available at www.aluprof.eu and specialist advice is available directly from Aluprof UK offices on 0161 941 4005.

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Kalwall Creates Healthy Shelter Around 8 million people a year are expected to be sheltering under Kalwall at the beautifully-designed new bus station at West Croydon. Designed by Transport for London Architects, this is an unusual example of how translucent Kalwall can offer many different advantages above its normal use for translucent traditional building cladding and rooflighting.

Also, due to the way it diffuses natural daylight downwards and at night reduces vertical illumination and reflection upwards, it controls light pollution on the surrounding high rise buildings. Soil and detritus are less obvious on Kalwall than on glass and maintenance and cleaning is much simpler because access scaffolding is not required and maintenance staff can safely walk across its surface.

The brief for this project was to create a user-friendly waiting and assembly shelter to service the thousands of passengers using this important and busy transport hub linking the 150 buses an hour with the adjacent tram stop and West Croydon railway station providing routes to Canada Water and east London, and via the tram network to Beckenham and Wimbledon.

One of the main attractions of specifying high performance Kalwall for conventional buildings is its unique effect on both the interior and exterior. Internally, rooms are flooded with diffused natural daylight which creates a stimulating and very attractive environment. Although translucent, it also offers the big advantage of privacy while the elevations appear crisp, simple and inviting. When illuminated at night they emit a very attractive ethereal glow.

The normal choice of construction for a translucent and weatherproof canopy would be to glaze the roof with glass, However in-house architect Martin Eriksson and the project team at TfL realised that Kalwall offered a better solution in this location which would not only solve the brief and contribute to a better design but would offer many other benefits over traditional glazing.

For example, since Kalwall is much lighter than glass it meant that the supporting structure needed to be less strong and far less chunky.

In additional, not only would the shelter be less high but the vertical supports would be less obstructive and open up a better view of the environment including the very attractive church nearby which had previously been blocked from the view of waiting passengers.

Unlike conventional glazing, Kalwall is far more attractive than glass while eliminating shadows and glare and the stark contrasts of light and shade; improving the experience for passengers below.

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Apart from being specified for all types of new build, Kalwall is increasingly used for the refurbishment of cladding or rooflights on aged buildings. Case studies and technical information are available from Structura UK Ltd, Tel: 01233 501 504 or visit www.structura-uk. com/kalwall Structura UK is the exclusive distributor of the Kalwall translucent daylight building system for England, Wales and Northern Ireland and a leading supplier, fabricator and installer of glass curtain walling, rainscreens, glass atria, windows and other architectural glass building products.

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Natural Elements Range From Marshalls Marshalls is pleased to announce the latest edition to its Street Furniture portfolio. The Natural Elements range is a modular, coordinated range, inspired by biophilic design and elements from the natural environment.

The range aims to introduce natural forms, patterns and materials into urban spaces, integrating planting areas within a modular seating system. Natural Elements incorporates this ethos into the range by having modular units which can be configured to suit any space, linking a combination of seats, cycle stands and planters.

The term biophilic design seeks to bring alive a love of nature, and suggests all humans have an intrinsic connection with nature. The form and design style of the Natural Elements range resembles patterns found in the natural environment, and the FSC certified timber is responsibly sourced from well managed forests.

A signature cell-pattern design has been laser cut into modules throughout the range, and finished with either the unique two-tone Corten Fossil, or the textured Pebble Shore, which both give the appearance of an ageing material which can be sympathetically blended with the surrounding area.

The focal point of the range is the distinctive seating styling, which creates a gentle wave effect when multiple convex and concave modules are connected; despite the differences in height, all points on the seating areas are still in-keeping with DDA guidelines.

The Natural Elements range is made from FSC certified redwood timber, which has a subtle texture and accentuated grain formation which contributes to the inviting feel of the range. Available in two tones - Rustic Brown and Grey Mist.

Low level lighting is also available throughout integrated LED lighting which creates a uniting, soft ambient glow. www.marshalls.co.uk

Exemplary Public Realm With Concrete Shortlisted for the 2016 Stirling Prize, Trafalgar Place near London’s Elephant and Castle provides an exemplar for high density development and the exceptional public realm that helps define the project, featured in an important new case study from the trade body Interpave.

The carefully designed external spaces which help define the project are a result of the close working relationship between landscape architects Randle Siddeley and an Interpave member paving manufacturer.

The entrance square, central pedestrian street and access ways to dwellings are characterised by high quality concrete block paving set out in patterns using five different sizes for visual richness. With a combination of three shades of grey, the paving blocks have been shot-blasted for a sparkling, textured surface. For the more homely northern route and play area less formal, ‘rumbled’ concrete block paving style was used in warmer rustic colour tones.

At first floor level, over enclosed car parking, a communal courtyard garden provides a flexible, usable space for residents.

Concrete flag paving provides level access around the courtyard linking the various spaces generated by raised planters of varying heights. The concrete flag paving incorporates up to 60% recycled and reclaimed materials, with granite aggregates providing exceptional performance and durability. The new case study is one of many, freely available to download via www.paving.org.uk where you can also request regular e:Bulletin updates from Interpave.

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Platform Drainage At Historic York Railway Station The original York Railway Station was built within the City Walls, adjacent to where the current station now stands. Opened in 1839 by the North Midland Railway, the structure only served trains to and from the south and the northern coalfields. However by 1873, as more passenger and goods lines were built into York, a larger station, from which trains could gain access from all directions, was needed.

Opening in 1877, the new York Station took three years to rebuild. Designed by the North Eastern Railway’s architect

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Thomas Prosser, the curved 800ft-long train-shed roof, supported by iron columns, arched 42ft above the platforms. The station was immediately hailed as one of the great buildings in Victorian era. At the time, it was the largest railway station in the world with four massive arches and thirteen platforms.

Today, the structure still impresses. Serving the busy East Coast mainline route, primarily between Glasgow Aberdeen, Edinburgh and London it is also a vital cross-route link between Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool. The station currently copes with around 800 trains and thousands of passengers each week. With so many passengers using the station, the extended platforms, which project out from the original arched structure, are as busy as ever. The platform surfaces have been designed to gently slope inward away from the track so any surface water naturally drains towards their centre. Effective drainage of these roofed and un-roofed “outer” areas was a major safety consideration.

Hauraton RECYFIX® STANDARD 100 channels were chosen for the slightly curving platforms – see photographs. The 271 metres of channelling installed were made from the company’s tough recycled Polyethylene-Polypropylene (PE-PP), all fitted with Class C 250 ductile iron “heel-safe” gratings finished in a Black anti-oxidisation coating. As each one metre unit only weighs just over 6kg, including the grating, contractor C. Spencer Limited was impressed with the ease and speed of installing the channels as all the units used easily complied with manual lifting regulations.

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Pendock Boxes Clever On Children’s Ward Middlesex Ltd. has specified six column casings from Pendock, the British casings and enclosures specialist, for a ward in the Newham University Hospital, on behalf of main contractor VINCI Construction.

The sub-contractor was looking to create a calming and minimalist environment for Rainbow Ward, which specializes in paediatric and adolescent services including oncology, surgical and medical care.

Originally opened in 1983 by Her Majesty the Queen, the hospital has been undergoing extensive refurbishment, with the three-storey children’s unit being redeveloped gradually over the past couple of years. Pendock’s initial involvement was to recommend and then supply six column casings of varying sizes, which the company advised should be laminated for ease of cleaning and assist with infection control.

To create the two 300x400mm casings positioned against one wall of the reception area, three sided, 8mm thick profiles were specified in Super White, with the inner collars at the top and bottom of the 2700mm tall structure being finished in brushed aluminium to offer visual contrast.

The full columns – of the same height but using 10 mm thick material - were manufactured in an identical finish, though all are slightly different in shape; this very much being the advantage of specifying casings from Pendock, which is able to create bespoke solutions thanks to its dedicated design team.

In this instance, all of these columns are lozenge shaped with rounded ends – though one is asymmetric in form. It should be stressed, however, that Pendock is also able to provide a wide range of off-theshelf products and accessories that installers can access on a next day basis if required.

The column casings for Rainbow Ward were manufactured as preformed semi-circles and other sections, which are then laminated at Pendock’s factory. As well as being easy to keep clean, the highly durable construction is also well able to withstand knocks from trolleys and beds. Pendock supplied the enclosures to the children’s ward complete with male and female joints to ensure trouble-free assembly, along with the inner top and bottom collars.

Although some in-situ trimming is often required to suit floor profiles, the Middlesex Ltd.’s operatives found installation to be straightforward to complete, with minimum disruption to other trades. Pendock is able to offer a full turnkey package from initial survey, followed by the supply of CAD drawings through to a full site installation service. Its nationwide project managers are supported by experienced factory based craftsmen, while its customer service team endeavors to ensure that the correct product is always specified, then delivered at the most convenient time for the client.

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Marmox Thermoblock Separates Surrey House From Its Super Basement The technical challenges of tackling linear heat loss at the interface of a very large, traditionally built house from its fully subterranean precast concrete “Super Basement” have been addressed through the inclusion of Thermoblock units, manufactured and supplied by Marmox (UK) Limited.

The exclusive individual property being built by Searchfield Homes in Windlesham, Surrey, offers its purchasers a stunning 17,000 square feet of usable space.

However, despite utilising a proprietary precast concrete, sectional system with integral waterproofing and insulation measures, the design and build contractor’s architectural consultants still had to specify an effective means of controlling heat loss at the ground floor perimeter. The detail would not only be required to satisfy Part L of the Building Regulations in order to avoid the use of punishing default factors in the U-value calculations, but also be able to carry the weight of the outer elevation.

The answer came in the form of 267 Marmox Thermoblocks – measuring 100 mm wide by 65 mm high and 600 mm in length - and each one of which incorporates small cylindrical columns of high strength concrete within their low lambda value insulation. The units also feature a horizontal overlap to make installation simpler.

The loadbearing composite product has been developed to be incorporated into various wall constructions as a horizontal layer, equivalent to a course of bricks, in order to address a critical area of heat loss, thereby reducing energy bills and making a significant contribution to SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) calculations. www.marmox.co.uk

Magply The Safe Option For Oakworth Homes Customers A timber frame manufacturer, serving both the self-build and wider development sectors, includes high performance Magply boards within its standard details and brochures, to ensure its customers can be offered fail-safe fire resistance wherever the circumstances demand it.

Oakworth Homes has established its Benchmark Selfbuild service to help individual clients fulfil their creative aspirations. The company’s energy efficient and very flexible designs all being based on the Varytherm platform which can provide a variety of different wall constructions with U-values down to 0.10 W/m2 K. Each option in the Oakworth range includes the choice between conventional OSB3 or Magply fire check boards for the outer sheathing to Varytherm timber frame elements. The design team accordingly recommends the use of Magply whenever the site survey and pre-contract assessment identifies a specific risks to adjacent properties in the event of a fire during the construction stage. The Magply boards also offer resistance to racking loads, both as part of the completed structure and during the installation process.

As a high performance, multi-functional board, Magply features a Magnesium Oxide formulation, to offer a fire-safe and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB products. Additionally, the unique production process keeps the chloride content to just 0.01%, enhancing both stability and long term durability. www.magply.co.uk

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SE Controls Helps Keep Residents Safe At Derby’s Sunnyfield Extra Care Development Derby’s Sunnyfield development of 70 self-contained ‘Extra Care’ flats for people over 60 is using a combined smoke and hybrid natural ventilations system from leading specialist, SE Controls, to help keep residents safe in the event of a fire while also providing fresh air to corridors and communal spaces.

Developed by Housing & Care 21 in partnership with Derby City Council and the Homes and Communities Agency, Sunnyfield enables older people to live independently, but with the added support of an ‘Extra Care’ approach which enables residents to access a range of on-site services and amenities, as well as social events.

The 70 flats are located over three stories plus a lower ground level with access provided by stairwells, lift shafts and a corridor network. SE Controls upgraded the smoke ventilation equipment with an environmental ventilation system, which is fully automated and provides day to fresh air ventilation to the communal corridors. The system also keeps these areas clear of smoke in the event of a fire when triggered by the network of SHEVTEC controllers and temperature sensors.

While the primary function is to provide essential smoke ventilation, the system’s versatile design enables it to be configured as a natural ventilation solution to provide a supply of fresh air to corridors and communal spaces.

This not only allows comfortable temperatures to be maintained and avoid the possibility of overheating during summer months, but also removes stale air from the building to create a better environment. Throughout the development, the extensive SE Controls system uses an array of sensors, control panels, roof vents and ventilation louvres, located in each corridor, as well as the four stairwells and glazed atrium areas, to ensure that smoke control and fire safety is maintained at all times for residents and staff, should a fire occur. www.secontrols.com

Omnie UFH System Supplied For Royal Marine’s Accessible New Home Exeter based renewables and underfloor heating specialist, OMNIE has donated one of its Staples pipework systems for the construction of a fully wheelchair accessible home that has been built to accommodate a former Royal Marine and his family, after he contracted a serious illness on overseas service and can now no longer walk.

Corporal Phil Eaglesham contracted the relatively rare Q fever while serving in Afghanistan five years ago with the condition unfortunately proving to be degenerative and making his existing home near Taunton increasingly unsuitable. In order to help the family, The Royal Marines Charity appealed for help to construct a bespoke dwelling to meet his specific needs, on a site in Taunton.

OMNIE was amongst a number of building product manufacturers to make donations in kind, with the 600 metre of Staples underfloor heating pipe and made-to-measure manifold being provided to keep the entire ground floor of the two-storey property at a carefully controlled temperature.www.omnie.co.uk

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Tameside Council Goes Au Naturel At Ashton Market

Wraptite-SA Exceeds Passivhaus Air Tests At Hampshire Children’s Home

Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has successfully completed delivery of over 4,000m2 of natural stone to Ashton Market Square in Tameside, Greater Manchester.

Part of a masterplan to transform the historic square into a modern and vibrant place, Tameside Council were looking for a paving solution that would preserve the character of the area, add design interest and showcase the space at its best.

Inspired by Salford City Council’s successful Greengate public realm project, Tameside specified 4,100m2 of Italian Porphyry natural stone paving, including all of its ten distinct colour variations and hues. In addition to its striking aesthetics, Italian Porphyry was selected for its hard wearing, frost and skid resistant properties ensuring it would perform on durability in an area of high footfall. www.charcon.com

Wraptite-SA, the high performance airtight membrane from the A. Proctor Group, has surpassed the initial air test targets for an innovative new children’s home project. A new children’s home in Havant is one of a series of buildings currently being built for Hampshire County Council to Passivhaus standard, which will help to achieve a significant reduction in energy bills for each property.

In order to successfully achieve the Passivhaus standard, buildings are required to pass three air tests throughout the construction process.

The development at the new children’s home was designed requiring an airtightness level of less than 0.5.Wraptite-SA was applied externally to the timber frame panels in continuous pieces by chartered building company Raymond Brown Building creating a highly insulated and sealed finished building, and achieving the required standard. Initial air test results of 0.38 were achieved coming well below the 0.5 air permeability target. All the more impressive, since this was recorded even before the installation of the internal VCL Procheck 500, also provided by the A. Proctor Group. www.proctorgroup.com/air-barriers

Improving Quality Of Life Through Design And Function Geberit Sigma and Geberit Omega frames and flush plates have added style and functionality to the washrooms at Bentley House, an award winning care home in Hertfordshire. Specified with a white backplate and chrome buttons, Geberit Sigma and Geberit Omega dual flush plates create a stylish look, save water and are easier to use for those with impaired vision.

The newest development for Signature Senior Lifestyle, Bentley House opened in January 2016, winning the Hertfordshire Building Futures Award for ‘Retrofit of the future'. In May the same year, Bentley House also secured The Hilden Style Award for Most Stylish Care Home. The bathrooms were a critical part of both award wins and it was important that the products chosen met the needs of residents but at the same time were stylish.

Sue Dee, Interior Designer for Leisure Concepts, who created the scheme at Bentley House, said: "It is an essential factor in our interior design to provide the functionality and ease of use required by the end user, without compromising on the quality or style of the interior presentation.

"We do not believe it is necessary to make this type of interior look institutional and, whilst there are demanding circumstances, we do not want the residents to feel as though they are in a hospital, but a well-thought-out, attractive and homely environment. It may seem like a small thing, but the elements that people touch and feel, those that they use every day, such as a flush plate, can reinforce the noninstitutional message. The Geberit Sigma and Geberit Omega flush plates and frames tick all the boxes; they are simple and easy to use, the flush plates are clearly visible, robust, well made.... and stylish too!" concluded Sue. Bentley House is the first of the Signature Care Homes to get the Geberit treatment, its frames and flush plates will also be installed in properties at Ascot, Camberley, Reigate, Ottershaw and Bushey, which are currently under construction. www.geberit.co.uk

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All Hands On Deck For Refurbishment Of The Ship When the owners of one of Plymouth’s most iconic building were looking to refurbish and upgrade the derelict office within weeks instead of months, they needed a team of installers able to hit the ground running, and a flexible heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system that would still deliver the energy savings needed.

“When we first decided to buy The Ship we knew that the existing HVAC system was just inadequate and the whole system would need upgrading,” explained Rob Monroe, managing director of owners Burrington Estates. “ What was needed was a company that would be able to design, install, commission and maintain a far more energy efficient and sustainable system and be able to do this in a very short space of time. “We would normally expect the timescale for completion of a job like this to be three or four months and we were given 10 weeks,” said Kurt Hedgley, managing director, JCW Energy Services Ltd. The company was able to build a team from a number of its nationwide offices and called upon the technical and logistical support of manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric.

For the first phase of this impressive project, 12 City Multi Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) outdoor condensing units and four Mr Slim split air conditioning systems were installed to serve 89 individual ceiling units. City Multi was chosen as it could be installed in a modular fashion providing JCW engineers with the flexibility needed to work around the other elements of the refurbishment. www.jcwes.com

Pendock Facilitates Calm Environment At Ipswich Oncology Day Unit Pendock, the UK’s leading encasement specialist, has supplied 14 column casings for the refurbishment of the Oncology Day Unit at Ipswich Hospital. This is on the back of a successful scheme undertaken at Ashford Hospital, for whom the British company manufactured similar installations.

For the oncology unit refurbishment, though, a variety of column shapes have been specified; some have been tailored to fit around partition walls, while one even finishes on a top of a desk in this attractive and unusual re-development.

Happily creating bespoke column casings is a routine exercise for Pendock, being that the company provides a full site survey, design and installation package – if needed - to ensure projects are well managed from start to finish.

Kier was the main contractor for the Ipswich day unit refurbishment and it specified a selection of semi-circular and quadrant form enclosures for the scheme. The laminated column casings are a robust 10mm in thickness and were fully preformed and trial assembled at Pendock’s factory in Telford to ensure accuracy.

For both shapes, there are some flat panels supplied, with aluminium top hat male and female joints provided to assist with straightforward assembly on site. The inner top and bottom collars were supplied in a striking diamond black laminate finish to compliment the gleaming white surfaces of the enclosures, adding to the clean, calming and contemporary style, which the project team from KLH Architects was striving for. www.pendock.co.uk

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ROCKFON Is The Word For Stylish Acoustics The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, is the iconic centre piece of a multi-million pound regeneration project in the heart of South Shields. Arranged as a modern rotunda, The Word offers innovative facilities designed to inspire creative ideas and nurture a love of learning. ROCKFON® Mono® Acoustic seamless ceiling system is installed throughout to meet both the aesthetic and acoustic requirements which helped the project win the prestigious Public Sector Interiors Project of the Year award in the 2016 Mixology North Awards.

Steve Dickson, Senior Director at FaulknerBrowns Architects, specified ROCKFON and explained why: “In terms of selecting ROCKFON it really was a natural progression for us as we’d used the product successfully in a previous project. The key to our specification was that we wanted a monolithic product that is Class A rated acoustically, so Mono Acoustic was perfect. ROCKFON Mono Acoustic is installed around the perimeter of the galleries to help create a homogenous and continuous ribbon around the circular atria of the building which enhances the atrium’s stylish, contemporary interior design.”

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finished with an impressive acoustic render to create an elegant, smooth-white, monolithic surface.

John Osborne, Senior Project Manager at Bowmer & Kirkland, was impressed with how well ROCKFON Mono Acoustic enhances the design scheme. “Aesthetically it sits so comfortably in the building and complements the surroundings, specifically how it curves around the central atrium space seamlessly, almost like a halo.”

The atrium’s interior features a mixture of surfaces including glazing and concrete which have the potential to generate unwanted noise. To counter this, Mono Acoustic provides Class A sound absorption which significantly decreases echo and reverberation levels, creating a relaxed environment where visitors can converse with ease.

John Osborne is also impressed with the acoustic performance offered by ROCKFON Mono Acoustic which exceeded the demanding requirements stipulated in the building specification. “The system’s acoustic performance is unrivalled. We carried out stringent post completion acoustic testing with our acoustician and all areas tested passed with flying colours. The client team are over the moon with the building and have been quoted saying the quality is the best they have ever had, which is testimony to our Client and Architect’s vision.”

ROCKFON Mono Acoustic tiles are installed using a Chicago Metallic suspension system or can be directly mounted on existing ceilings and walls. The ceiling offers Class A2 fire protection and dimensional stability at up to 100% relative humidity, and allows for easy incorporation of lighting, air conditioning and ventilation systems. It is suitable for new build or refurbishment projects.

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