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Modern Public Sector Architecture and Design

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Top Marks For Cladding Specialists Meeting the broad building needs of schools is a challenge. Whether it’s a new build or retrofit project, versatile, quality products are key to fulfilling the client’s requirements explains John Mayes, managing director of cladding specialist Eurobrick.

Bringing building projects to completion within schedule and on budget can be a real trial for head teachers and local authorities. The shortage of places for pupils means that schools need to provide additional accommodation quickly. And they need building products that are robust and low maintenance. Eurobrick brick slip cladding has been available in the UK for nearly twenty five years. Brick cladding is a wellestablished and growing sector as its numerous benefits are widely recognised. We were the first company to introduce an insulated brick cladding system to Europe in 1991, and since then have become a leading supplier to the commercial, house building and public sector markets.

We’ve seen huge expansion in education projects in recent years, particularly with X-Clad, our tried and tested external wall insulation cladding system. It has third party product certification from the British Board of Agrément (BBA). The system comprises an insulated backer panel with a horizontal rib profile that ensures brick courses are correctly aligned. The panel is mechanically fixed to the substrate of the building and the brick slips are glued between the horizontal ribs. The installation is then

completed using pointing mortar, which is piped into the joints before being struck to achieve a finish indistinguishable from traditional brickwork.

The green credentials of X-Clad are well established. It is a highly versatile cladding system with up to 100mm of insulation available. The insulation foam is closed cell extruded polystyrene, which offers a better weather and waterproof finish than other insulation solutions. The polystyrene used in Eurobrick’s backer panels has a certified BRE Green Guide Rating of A. In addition to being a low maintenance cladding system that will still look as good in 20 or 30 years as it does now, X-Clad offers the added benefit of a long-term reduction in energy bills. In domestic applications, heating bills have been shown to fall by as much as 30 per cent.

Insulated cladding systems are ideal for retrofit projects. One such project that Eurobrick was involved with between 2007 and 2009 was Arun Vale Infant School in West Sussex. The school wanted to extensively refurbish its 1970s Hauser-style buildings, replacing the original exterior panels that had deteriorated over time.

The brief stated that the school needed a durable, low maintenance cladding, with an installation that would cause minimal disruption. Keen for the all works to be completed in the summer holidays, Arun Vale decided to use our X-Clad system. The first phase of this was 60 square metres. Our slimmest backer panel of 17mm was

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fixed to the plywood substrate and faced with brick slips in London Multi Buff to create a warm finish that complemented the existing buildings. It was then finished with a sandstone colour mortar for the pointing.

The school and education authority were both so pleased with the results that X-Clad was also used in the second phase of the refurbishment, bringing the total installation area to 165 square metres. This particular project even drew the attention of another neighbouring school in Barnham who have used the system in their building works too.

Cladding also works effectively in new-build projects. The Martin High School, in Anstey, Leicestershire, recently completed the second phase of an extensive expansion programme using X-Clad.

Additional facilities were built to accommodate a large increase in the number of pupils, brought about when the school changed from a middle school to a comprehensive. The works were carried out in two stages between 2013 and 2014, in order to accommodate the scale of the works needed. The new two-storey buildings used the X-Clad system, finished with both brick and cedar cladding to create a distinctive, modern look. By utilising fast track building methods, Martin High School’s work was completed within the required time scales. The benefits of X-Clad will be long lasting; it is extremely low maintenance, with a life span of at least 25 years. In addition to Arun Vale, Hannah

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More School in Bristol is another excellent example of how modern cladding can be combined with older, existing buildings. This Victorian built school needed to expand and part of its growth plans included a new kitchen. We supplied 130 square metres of the X-Clad system for a brand new modular extension to the existing building. It was important to ensure that the colours and finishes were in keeping with the older parts of the school and to create a distinctive look a mix of brick bonds were used.

We have worked with schools for nearly 25 years, and have seen the number of projects increase annually. Our systems are robust enough to also be installed off-site, minimising disruption, and offering a fast-track solution to meet the varying needs of different schools.

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How Off-Site Construction Can Help Address Place Planning Issues In Schools In this article, Kevin Jones, Business Development Director at the Portakabin Group, looks at the latest advances in off-site construction, and how the approach is helping schools and local authorities overcome place planning issues.

The Latest Advancements in Off-site Construction With the latest technological advances and new innovations in off-site construction, there is no compromise on design, performance, or appearance:

Demographic changes caused by an increase in the birth rate and in immigration levels have led to a serious shortfall in school places across the UK. Construction cost, speed of delivery to meet the demand for additional school places, potential interruptions to teaching, and getting the right design to stand the test of time and promote the highest standards of education, are all key considerations.

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The solution? Off-site construction is successfully challenging site-based building methods through innovation, and the value it can add to the procurement process for education providers has been proven. Completion times can be halved, which will result in earlier occupation for the school – a key advantage when there is so much pressure on school places. Construction work is also safer, quieter and less disruptive – with a direct and positive impact on teaching.

With good design, highly efficient processes, and a robust and technically-advanced building system, off-site construction is providing inspirational and stimulating learning environments, for permanent use and with complete long-term flexibility.

Flexibility for Change Schools have to adapt over time, and so do their facilities. The space in all new buildings should be designed to allow for different uses, to meet changing requirements, and the needs of the local community out-of-hours.

Modular buildings can be easily expanded, vertically or horizontally, without the need for decanting, and installation can be timed to take place during school holidays. Nonload bearing partitions and clear unrestricted internal spans of up to 12m facilitate space planning and the ability to meet a school’s changing needs.

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With literally thousands of configurations and permutations, some steel-framed modular building systems offer absolutely no compromise on design, aesthetics or layout and are sufficiently flexible to meet almost any building footprint or site requirement.

Columns are no longer visible either internally or externally.

There is an even wider choice of cladding, glazing or roofing options to create landmark school buildings or to complement existing facilities.

New wall and floor constructions offer further improved acoustic and insulation performance.

Module sizes, configurations and layouts can be designed to meet individual project requirements, with larger modules providing greater cost efficiency, fewer vehicle movements to site, less cranage and fewer construction joints.

How to Expand an Already Highly Constrained School Site Modular buildings can be sited in completely enclosed courtyards, on raised platforms, and on the roofs of existing buildings. This means that areas of a school site can now be expanded or developed which may not have access to the plant, materials and equipment required for site-based building methods. This is a key benefit for schools where space for expansion is severely restricted and yet the demand for places continues to rise.

Traditionally-constructed buildings can also be extended using an off-site approach, vertically or horizontally, giving schools even more flexibility to expand capacity requirements and optimise efficiency in the use of space. Disruption to teaching can be a major concern during construction projects. However, by using an off-site solution, the manufacture and assembly of the building structure and envelope, and a high proportion of the fitting out are carried out off site, significantly reducing

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disruption. Construction work can be carried out without the need for decanting and the cranage operations can be timed for weekends or holidays, keeping any disturbance to an absolute minimum.

Meeting the Urgent Demand for Places Using Modular Construction The Portakabin Group has recently delivered the curriculum wings for a new secondary school in Cambridgeshire using a Yorkon off-site building solution. The building was required to provide teaching accommodation for 750 pupils aged 11 to 16, to help meet the growing demand for secondary school places in the county following an increase in housing locally and rising birth rates in the area that are significantly higher than national trends. The Portakabin Group was awarded the contract by Kier Construction to provide three two-storey teaching wings for the new school. The 7,000sqm scheme for Cambridgeshire County Council was the first new secondary school to be constructed in the county for 30 years.

Further Improving the Efficiency of School Construction The project embraced modern methods of construction, and the use of a Yorkon offsite solution for the curriculum wings reduced the number of steel-framed modules by half to only 60. These were craned into position in just two weeks. This approach was more sustainable because it reduced the number of vehicle movements and work on site, and there are fewer internal columns to facilitate space planning and any future reconfiguration required to meet changing local needs. Each module was delivered to site with a high performance concrete floor already in place, further reducing work on site, improving quality and acoustics, and providing a robust finish for a demanding secondary school environment.

Commenting on the project, Sean Sumner, Deputy Head at Cambourne Village College said, “The children and staff absolutely love their new school and you would never know the teaching wings were built in a factory. The feel is very solid and robust and we particularly like the amount of space and light, the wide corridors and the size of the classrooms.”

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“Building work in schools can cause huge disruption to teaching and there is the safety aspect to consider – with off-site construction you can minimise the impact of those issues. If we need to expand the school in the coming years, we would definitely consider an off-site solution again, which would give us the opportunity to increase capacity very quickly and easily.”

The school campus features a central mall with three teaching wings radiating from it and a series of sheltered courtyards to encourage outdoor learning. The ends of the curriculum blocks each have full height stair towers and a balcony at first floor level creating an additional outside space. Circulation areas which open on to the central core with no divisions between zones to allow passive surveillance to reduce bullying and anti-social behaviour. The building has been clad in a combination of timber, dark brickwork and render to create a strong identity for the new school and to reflect the surrounding landscape. Render was used for the teaching areas, interspersed with panels of timber cladding.

Cambourne Village College successfully demonstrates how off-site construction can help meet the urgent demand for school places and how it can be used to create a landmark education facility and an inspiring environment for teaching and learning.

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Yeoman Shield Goes Back to School

Absorber 50 Panels Specified For School Hall East Sheen Primary School in Richmond have benefitted from using Hush Acoustics Sound Absorber 50 Panels to stop reverberation noise within their school hall and dining area. The Class A Hush Absorber 50 Panels are designed to eliminate echoes and sound reverberation within any type of room. They are available in a variety stylish designs and a wide choice of colours, finishes and sizes. Hush Absorber 50 Panels provide a practical and efficient way of dampening sound reverberation within rooms, halls, corridors and many other internal spaces. Hush Acoustics offer design advice for all BB93 guidelines within educational buildings. For more information please call 0151 9332026 or visit www.hush.uk.com Enquiry No 4

Kladfix Supports Student Housing Kladfix, the rainscreen cladding support system specialist has supplied KX01 fittings for a new development on Sefton Street, Liverpool. The £15 million student accommodation consists of 135 new halls for the University of Liverpool and is situated in the heart of the city centre, overlooking the Queen’s Dock. Kladfix KX01 fittings are suitable for use as a back frame system and are the basis to all of Kladfix’s systems. KX01 fittings are also used for face and rivet fixing for fibre cement, high-pressure laminate, ACM and metal rainscreen cladding panels. For further information on Kladfix Rainscreen Systems, visit www.kladfix.com

Yeoman Shield returned to Sutton Academy, a busy school in St Helens, Merseyside, to install a further phase of wall protection. Works had been carried out previously by Yeoman Shield over a year ago which proved to be so successful in protecting corridor walls that they were awarded further work. Yeoman Shield HessianEx 2.5mm thick wall protection panels in a vibrant Lilac colour were fitted to the plain plaster walls that were open to damage and marking. Not only do the wall panels protect from costly and unsightly damage but they add colour, warmth and design interest. Corridors to the science areas which were susceptible to damage, also had the Yeoman Shield HessianEx in the same Lilac colour fitted on to the walls. www.yeomanshield.com

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Alternative Provision Academy Adopts Coxdome Enlightenment One of the first Alternative Provision Academies to be opened anywhere in the country, set up to offer youngsters with a variety of issues fresh education opportunities not available to them through mainstream schools, has undertaken substantial refurbishment work featuring the installation of rooflights and barrel vaults from Jet Cox. The project at the Links AP Academy in St Albans, Hertfordshire, which was successfully completed earlier this year by York based T.A. Roofing, involved the removal of leaking and thermally inefficient existing glass rooflights from toilet blocks: replacing them with triple skin polycarbonate units from the Coxdome Trade Range. Several of these rooflights featured either trickle ventilation or Vent Axia extract ventilation units. Then teaching and circulation areas to the school benefitted from the installation of triple skin Jet Cox Barrel Vaults up to 10 metres in length; admitting ample natural daylight to encourage a feeling of well-being as well as cutting down on electricity usage. In total there were seven Barrel Vaults installed, all 860 mm wide.

The first of these was 6565 mm long, while there were four at 8210 mm long, with the final pair reaching 9850 mm in length.

The 23 Trade Range Rooflights, meanwhile, included 15 which were 700 mm square, with a further eight measuring 700 x 1500 mm. The Jet Cox Barrel Vault, from their recently expanded bespoke range, is a self-supporting structure, which can span up to seven metres and is custom made using polyester powder coated, aluminium components, while the glazing options range from four-wall, multiwall polycarbonate to quadruple skin solid polycarbonate. They are supplied as a kit of parts for ready assembly on site, while the relatively low loads imposed ensure existing roof structures do not require strengthening.

Coxdome further offers a choice of upstands or kerbs manufactured in impact resistant U-PVC to simplify installation for roofers and general builders; while they also contribute to improved thermal performance. In this case, higher than normal upstands were created to allow for future over-laying of the existing felt water-proofing with a new system incorporating an additional thickness of insulation. www.jet-cox.co.uk Enquiry No 7 GO!PUBLIC:SEPTEMBER 2014

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Retrofit Roof Garden Wins RIBA Awards The Graduate Centre at Wadham College has been recognised for architectural excellence at the 2014 RIBA awards, picking up a regional award for the south and a special award for building conservation. The student facility, designed

by Lee/Fitzgerald Architects, underwent major renovation to keep it in line with Wadham’s existing architecture and to replace its failing terrace roof. Bauder’s roof system played an important part in the building’s new design through the creation of a roof garden that reduces its carbon footprint and the use of tapered insulation for improved drainage falls.

The project brief was to not only repair the failing roof but to transform its windswept passageway into an aesthetically pleasing recreational space. Given these requirements, Bauder’s Hot Melt Structural Waterproofing with Intensive Green Roof Landscaping was a natural choice. This BBA certified waterproofing system provides a monolithic, fully bonded membrane that is robust and self-healing to minor punctures. The accompanying garden landscaping allows for a bespoke design with complete choice over planting and the layout scheme.

Bauder’s approved contractor overlaid the existing deck with 400m² of the hot melt system before installing the soft landscaping components. The lightwell perimeter was waterproofed using Bauder’s premium bituminous system and concrete paving slabs were installed for walkways. This Grade II listed building is an exceptional example of how modern architecture and roof landscaping can revive a site of great historical significance.

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Balfour Beatty Commences £25 Million Contact At Seven Hertfordshire Schools Balfour Beatty has started work to build or upgrade seven schools in Hertfordshire as part of a series of contracts worth £25 million for Hertfordshire County Council.

These projects follow the completion of six other schools in the county and include the new build of two further Community Free Schools, Jupiter Drive in Hemel Hempstead and Ascot Road School in Watford: the extensions of High Beeches Primary School in Harpenden, Orchard Primary School in Watford; Yorke Mead Primary School in Croxley Green and St Giles Primary and Infants Schools in Stevenage.

Balfour Beatty will draw on its significant experience in building schools to ensure minimal disruption to pupils and teachers, in part through the provision of temporary car parks and playgrounds. Sustainable features such as passive natural ventilation and air-tight facades will help to lower energy use in the new buildings.

Tim Sutlieff, Balfour Beatty’s Local Education Partnership Director, said: “We have extensive experience in delivering education facilities, having worked with Hertfordshire County Council to deliver a wide and diverse range of school

projects in recent years. Our collaborative approach to working with Hertfordshire Children Services and schools has been absolutely key to our success and we look forward to delivering these new schools on time and to budget, whilst meeting the needs of the school.”

Balfour Beatty has a long relationship with Hertfordshire County Council schools having delivered £23.7 million of schools during 2013, including Barnwell and Greenside (£5.1 million), Martins Wood (£4.7 million), Parkside Community Primary School (£2.6 million), Shepherd Primary school (£2.6 million), Samuel Ryder (£5.8 million) and St. Anthony's (£2.9 million).

Balfour Beatty has worked with Hertfordshire Council since 2010, when the company constructed two schools under the Building Schools for the Future programme. Since the creation of the Local Education Partnership, Balfour Beatty has been awarded twenty school contracts worth £132 million.

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Stannah Lifts Duo Moves People And Goods In New Yorkshire Schools A Stannah Midilift SL vertical platform lift and a Trolleylift 300kg service lift are delivering essential movement of people and goods in Dixons Music Primary and Dixons Trinity Academy, two mainstream free schools in Bradford, Yorkshire.

The wheelchair platform lift brings equality of movement over 3 floors to mobility compromised individuals, including wheelchair users, in Dixons Music Primary; and a trolley lift carries food trolleys over 2 floors between the kitchen and refectory in the neighbouring Dixons Trinity Academy.

Complementing stair access to three floors of educational facilities, the vertical platform lift operates at a speed of .080m/s over a distance of 4944mm. It is manually operated via simple push-button controls, has a roomy platform of 1100mm x 1400mm that assists free movement; and an intercom for safety and communication at all times. The disabled lift also has panoramic fully glazed doors that complement the school’s modern, airy aesthetic. The backlit ceiling incorporates an energy efficient timer which switches off the lighting when the lift is not in use.

The service lift has through-car capability and operates at a speed of 0.17m/s over a distance of 1350mm. The lift is fully automatic with call and send panels at each landing entrance and finished in tough, grey baked enamel. Alternate hinged doors ensure easy entrance and exit of the roll-cages on both floors, whilst a concertina shutter leaf gate ensures goods stay secure in transit. The lift was supplied in a self-supporting structure for ease of installation in a well measuring 1320mmD x 1320mmW.

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The Stannah lifts were specified by the architects, BDP, who “needed the reassurance of a known company to supply and install quality lifts. Stannah are a recognised brand, known to BDP and able fulfil the requirements of the specification and the tight construction programme. Stannah’s full after-sales lift service will ensure the school has peace of mind with complete ongoing support for the lifts’ lifetime.”

Installing, owning and operating a wheelchair lift helps owners meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Likewise, the Trolleylift helps owners to meet Manual Handling Regulations. Both lifts improve the movement of people and goods– all with the reassurance of continued lift service and maintenance by the North West England and North Wales branch of Stannah Lift Services.

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Portakabin Group Publishes Guide To Help Schools And Academies Procure New Teaching Accommodation The Portakabin Group, the UK’s leading modular building specialist, has published a new guide to help schools and academies procure new teaching facilities – from self-contained permanent classroom blocks to complete purpose-designed schools.

Schools across the UK are facing increased demand for places as a result of changing demographics caused by rising birth rates and levels of immigration. Many have an urgent requirement to expand existing teaching accommodation and others need to upgrade or rebuild ageing building stocks simply to maintain education standards.

All of this is at a time when public sector budgets are being cut and funding for new projects is severely restricted.

It has therefore never been more important for schools to find long-lasting building solutions that are fast and cost effective, without compromising the quality of facilities for pupils.

This latest in a series of reports, which can be downloaded from www.portanews. co.uk/reports, aims to help schools and academies avoid some of the most common pitfalls when procuring new buildings, ensure the facilities meet both current and future requirements, and are delivered on time and on budget.

The new report, entitled ‘Get The Most From Your Next School Building Programme’, provides a useful five step guide to procuring new buildings for schools. It looks at:

Planning Method of construction Design Project management Selecting a modular building specialist.

Modular construction is a fast and cost-effective way for schools to expand teaching facilities, particularly on constrained sites. Complete, fully-fitted buildings can be delivered in a fraction of the time of a site-based construction solution, sometimes just days from receipt of order and are built to permanent standards.

Critically, modular buildings can be installed with the minimum disruption to staff and pupils and it is a much safer approach as the majority of fitting out is carried out off site. This is an important factor where a new building is required on an existing and operational school site.

The Portakabin Group has the resources to deliver both bespoke projects and standardised accommodation solutions for both permanent and interim applications, in the most challenging timescales, with programme times reduced by up to 50 per cent and much less impact on the environment. To download a copy of the new report for schools and academies, visit www.portanews.co.uk/reports Enquiry No 11

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Aquair Water To Air Space Heater Units Bring School's Heating System Into The Modern Era Six Johnson & Starley Aquair S-20 Water to Air Heat Interface Units (HIUs) have been installed at the Edinburgh Dome, an unusual Grade 2 listed sports hall at Malvern St. James Girls’ School. They have replaced the original warm air heating system that was installed some 36 years ago by Peter Lucas of The Modern Heating Company.

The original installation consisted of six warm air heaters located in two plant rooms. As the heaters became beyond economical repair, they fell out of use in turn, and in 2013 Heating Maintenance Services Ltd., run by Paul Lucas, the son of Peter, were asked to recommend a solution.

“I’ve worked with Johnson & Starley for many years and knew the Aquairs would be an ideal solution,” says Paul. “As the original warm air ducting was already in place, the replacement Aquair S-20’s HIUs could be fitted with minimal modification re-using this.”

Aquair water to air heat exchange units are available with heat output of 10, 16 or 20kW at a hot water on temperature of 80 degrees C. For energy efficient operation and accurate delivery of heat, a modulating control is incorporated. They also feature a standard air cleaner that helps to keep the air free from particulates.

With the Aquairs installed the Dome is much warmer, and heating bills will be reduced as the Aquairs are up to 25% more energy efficient than the old heating system. They are used in banks of three, with one boiler running each bank. This splits the load so that each Aquair operates at the same temperature as the one next to it and delivers the same amount of heat. In this way, one Aquair does not work harder than another and the heating load is shared equally.

The Edinburgh Dome is surrounded by a moat with only stepping stones across it to reach the plant rooms. The removal and replacement of the old system took approximately just three weeks and some new base plates were made by a local company. Due to their lighter weight, the Aquairs proved much easier to move into position than the old large warm air heaters that were taken out. www.johnsonandstarley.co.uk Enquiry No 12

Easy Fit Drinking Fountains From Franke Sissons Franke Sissons, also known as Franke Washroom Systems, has launched a new range of drinking fountains for schools, colleges and commercial premises. Made in high grade stainless steel, the fountains have an attractive round shape and are easy to install, thanks to a clever wall bracket fixing system, making them the ideal solution for replacement or new fit.

There are two water-filtered models in the range. The basic wall hung design has a bubbler and slides on to wall brackets. The next model up has the added benefit of a bottle filler. Both have a chlorine water filter that is easy to change via an access panel which also provides protection against vandalism. The water fountains are easy to maintain and the bottle filler is a thoughtful extra that will be appreciated. The new models join an existing range that includes chilled water options which are BREEAM compliant.

“Drinking plenty of water is essential for health,” commented Victoria Himsworth, Product Marketing Manager. “The bottle filler means that children and students can keep their supplies topped up during the day which is well documented to help with concentration and, they should be less tempted to buy expensive sugary drinks and unlike many drinking fountains, the range includes a chlorine filter as standard.”

For further information from Franke Washroom Systems, please request a product guide, price list or individual brochure from ws-marketing.gb@franke.com. Follow on Twitter @FrankeSissons. www.franke.co.uk Enquiry No 13

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City Of Liverpool Library Opens Up With Reynaers Architectural Systems Reynaers curtain walling and architectural aluminium systems played a significant role in the recent £50 million PFI restoration and redevelopment of the historic Liverpool Central Library.

The complex task of remodelling the Grade II listed library as well as retaining its historic façade was carried out by Shepherd Construction as part of the Inspire Partnership, a joint venture with International Public Partnerships, which also included architects Austin-Smith:Lord and Cofely Facilities Management services.

most historic treasures from the last 800 years are stored. Built in accordance with the latest British Standards for Repository and Archive storage, the area requires consistent levels of temperature, ventilation and humidity in order to preserve the priceless collection of historical records.

While externally the building retains its period grandeur the stunning new extension brings a floor to ceiling atrium which along with vertical runs of curtain walling provides a naturally bright environment that enhances the appeal and openness of the redeveloped library. The expansive curtain wall, utilising Reynaers CW 50 thermally improved system, gives clean unhindered views and opens up the interior to the historic areas of the library bringing them into renewed public use.

Main entrance doors on the project feature Reynaers Vision 50 system designed to accommodate heavy usage in public places.

“To see the building transformed from a tired, dark venue into a stunning, welcoming library has been wonderful,” said Councillor Wendy Simon, Liverpool City Council’s cabinet member for culture and tourism. “The intricate work which has been undertaken has been magnificent. It is a real credit to all those involved that Liverpool now has one of the most modern, attractive and user-friendly libraries and records office in the UK.” The restoration redevelopment has attained a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ rating and won considerable praise for it sympathetic design and construction management.

As well as its listing the building is in a UNESCO World Heritage location so the scheme utilised advanced methods and materials in the restoration of important historic features while adding bold new additions, and working with high levels of consideration for the neighbours, workforce and the environment.

Demolition of the 1950’s sections of the library made way for the stunning new five storey facility housing the reading and information floors, cafe, meeting rooms, atrium and roof terrace. It also includes a state-of-the-art, purpose-built, climate controlled repository that houses Liverpool Record Office where some of the city’s

“Landmark projects such as Liverpool’s new library proves the scope and adaptability of our extensive range of curtain wall systems,” explained Paul Duffy, Reynaers Sales Director. “Not only do they merge seamlessly with new design concepts but they are just as at home in period locations adding to the sustainability and thermal insulation of a building while facilitating the ingress of natural light.”

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Markwik 21 – Intelligent Infection Control Over the last 2 years there has been increased focus on the potential infection dangers associated with water supply and hospital fittings. In particular there has been heightened awareness of the presence of pseudomonas aeruginosa that has been found on taps – Which is further “exacerbated by devices fitted to the tap outlet such as flow straighteners” (HTM04-01 addendum); and there has been concerns over the danger of legionella bacteria coming from “the in coming water supply” where “there is a failure of the recommended control measures (e.g. maintenance of temperatures”)

More recently we have introduced a number of new features that address the latest concerns. To meet the danger of bacteria build up around the tap spout we have removed the flow straightener altogether and developed an anti microbial copper lined spout (BioGuard) that has a smooth interior that avoids biofilm build up and gives less opportunity for bacteria to colonise.

Publications such as the HTM04-01 addendum and the more recent HSG 274 have provided potential solutions to reducing risk including the removal, cleaning or replacement of flow straighteners; the design of taps that can be readily dismantled for disinfection; and risk assessments in critical care areas as to the need for TMV3 thermostats…the pay off between maintaining high water temperatures to help kill bacteria vs the danger of scalding.

There is an electronic range of fittings that can be programmed to automatically operate over a given time period of under use to ensure water is kept moving; and there is a built in system that allows maintenance engineers to flush both the hot and cold inlets with very hot water.

Clearly reducing the risks of infection is complicated and will vary according to individual circumstances and local conditions and there is not 1 solution that will solve the problem. As a manufacturer of hospital fittings, Armitage Shanks continually follows current thinking and takes advice from experts in the field as to how we can provide taps and mixers that best suit individual infection control regimes.

Consequently over the last 8 years we have seen our Markwik range radically change 3 times as it evolves to complement current thinking. Our place is to listen to experts’ recommendations, follow the latest thinking and provide a product range that can be as flexible as possible to suit different hygiene regimes.

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Markwik 21 is now easy to dismantle. The fittings can be quickly removed from the wall for disinfection or the spout removed for autoclaving.

We strongly advocate the use of thermostats wherever possible in line with Department of Health guidelines. Markwik fittings come with TMV3 thermostats that are integrated into the tap as close as possible to the outlet. This reduces the risk of dead leg bacteria build up whilst ensuring that every fitting is safe to use. As a manufacturer we want to eliminate the danger of scalding and have welcomed the reduction in accidents that have resulted in greater thermostat installation.

Markwik 21 has been designed to provide choice and flexibility for hospitals and can be used as an additional tool to fight water born infection. We never stay still and are already designing the next generation of fittings as part of a planned evolution to move with the latest thinking in infection control.

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Climate Change, Hospitals And Patient Well-Being Dr. Chris Iddon of SE Controls - Comments on hospital overheating from The Climate Change Commission report The recently reported issue of climate change causing overheating in hospitals with an associated increase in related deaths, not only highlights the risk to patient health from high temperatures and inadequate ventilation, but also questions current thinking on building design.

According to findings from forthcoming research by Cambridge University, headed

by Professor Alan Short, around 90% of UK hospital wards are of a design type that makes them susceptible to overheating.

Extracts from the report released by the Climate Change Commission, led by Lord Krebs, indicate that building design and construction are key contributory factors to the overheating and patient health issue. In addition, the Commission has already suggested that the retro-fitting of air-conditioning plant would be uneconomic, so the immediate focus is centred on cost effective and energy efficient measures of addressing the problem, such as natural ventilation.

While hospital overheating can be readily managed with natural ventilation solutions, the additional benefits, particularly in hospital wards, is that it can also reduce the build up of pathogens, viruses and associated infections by encouraging air movement and ‘flushing’ stale air from the building. Independent research undertaken by Dr. Cath Noakes of Leeds University shows that when windows are closed to reduce heat losses and energy costs, there is an increased risk of infection due to a four-fold increase in airborne pathogens.

Although air quality in critical health and clinical areas of hospitals needs to be of the highest standard, these principles, in many instances, have been compromised in other parts of hospital design. In pre-operation, recovery and general wards, the opportunity for ventilation is often limited to a 100mm wide strip of open window - a limit governed by essential risk directives to protect patients from harm and provide a safe environment.

However, simple modifications could readily be implemented to the ventilation solution, such as high-level vents or window opening, which would to not only maintain patient safety, but also provide adequate ventilation to manage temperatures and improve indoor air quality.

When the lack of cooling is linked to other building design issues, such as south facing glazing, low ceilings, thin walls and the cumulative heat build up from multi-storey structures, there will be and inevitable impact on hospital temperatures Temperature data research and analysis that I have undertaken with Professor Kevin Lomas, as part of the wider Cambridge University team lead by Professor Short, reveals that in numerous hospital wards across the UK there are number of key factors influencing overheating risk. The work has not only highlighted the resilience of traditional, heavyweight ‘Nightingale wards’ to overheating, but also indicated that solar gain is the key cause of internal temperature increase.

Alongside improved ventilation and increased air movement through carefully planned vents to maintain patient safety, the introduction of measures to limit heat gain, such as the deployment of external shading devices will help reduce overheating risk.

Hospital overheating is a very real issue and this report highlights that most are not only incapable of dealing with any predicted gradual increase in temperatures that may result from climate change, but are also likely to be susceptible to heatwaves.

The links between building design practice and how regulations will need to evolve to manage overheating and assist infection control are likely to be a key outcomes from the research, which will impact all aspects of architecture and construction.

While some retro-fitted solutions can provide effective answers to overheating, the time to review building design standards, specifications and regulations, particularly for future hospital construction projects, is probably already here.

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Sustainability Is The Priority At This Year’s Healthcare Estates Exhibition Trend Control Systems will be exhibiting on stand C37 at this year’s Healthcare Estates exhibition, October 7th – 8th, sharing the latest BEMS developments for healthcare specific solutions. Trend Control Systems is a major international manufacturer and supplier of BEMS, with a worldwide distribution and support network covering over 50 countries. It has an enviable track record in successfully implementing BEMS within healthcare estates and its products cover the full range of hardware that can be installed via a network of systems integrators. For further information please call Trend Marketing on 01403 211888 or email mailto:marketing@trendcontrols.com Enquiry No 17

Resin Bound And Resin Bonded Surfacing In A Healthcare Setting Over 1000m2 of RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing was laid to the main A&E roadway entrance and turning circle at Basildon Hospital. The entrance is heavily trafficked so a durable surfacing was needed; the aggregate blends selected were Midnight and Terracotta. A project at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford involved the installation of RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing and RonaDeck Resin Bonded Surfacing. RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing was installed to pathways around the site and leading to the hospital entrance and at the bus turn around. The Wolfson Cystic Fibrosis Centre at Nottingham City Hospital opened to patients in April. Outside the centre is a Garden Zone, which was laid with 190 m2 of RonaDeck Resin Bound Surfacing providing an aesthetically pleasing, safe and comfortable surface.

Svantek Offers 24-Hour Noise & Vibration Monitoring At Kings College Hospital Construction Site When 24-hour real time measurement of noise and vibration levels was required by McLaughlin & Harvey, one of the UK’s leading construction companies, for a building project at Kings College Hospital, three SV212 portable environmental vibration and sound monitoring stations from Svantek were considered the best solution for the job.

The Svantek SV212 stations were chosen because they were the most competitive, efficient and accurate way of monitoring noise and vibration on site.

McLaughlin & Harvey also liked its robust, compact design. Advanced trigger and alarm functions alert when limits are exceeded plus data can be easily accessed and downloaded for inclusion in the monthly reports required by clients. In line with the Hospital’s specifications, two of the SV212 stations are installed near live surgical theatres whilst the other is located externally. www.svantek.co.uk Enquiry No 19

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ROCKFON Make A Healthy Contribution To BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Southmead Hospital Phase one of an impressive new Bristol hospital has now opened on-time and is fully operational. The £430 million Southmead Hospital not only offers the very best healthcare facilities but is one of the most environmentally-friendly buildings of its size in the UK. The design of the building is very bright with lots of big windows and has a large glass atrium as its centrepiece. ROCKFON ceilings were specified by contractor, Carillion, because they fulfilled the design criteria and met their stringent environmental and performance requirements.

The hospital is fitted with Rockfon MediCare Standard and MediCare Plus ceilings throughout. The MediCare range fulfils all the essential cleaning and hygienic demands of healthcare environments and complies with the Department of Health’s HBN and HTM guidelines. MediCare ceilings do not contribute to the growth of MRSA. They have a low particle emission and have achieved the Clean Room Classification ISO Class 4 for MediCare Plus and ISO Class 5 for MediCare Standard. Rockfon Medicare Standard and Medicare Plus offer design freedom thanks to their exposed and concealed edges and availability in a variety of module sizes. This met with the Trust’s requirements for larger plasterboard margins to rooms and reduced the amount of standard exposed grid ceilings in the new building.

Rockfon MediCare Standard is a 15mm thick stone wool tile which is ideal for areas such as wards, offices and consultation rooms. Its visible surface is covered with a white painted fleece which has a light reflection of 86% adding to the light, airy feel the architect wanted for the hospital. MediCare Standard offers best in class sound absorption (Class A).

MediCare Plus is made of a 20-25mm thick stone wool panel. It also offers Class A sound absorption. MediCare Plus has obtained a Bacteriological Class B1. The visible surface of the tiles is covered with a white painted water-repellent fleece that is resistant to bacteria and mould growth and can be effectively steam cleaned. The high light reflection helps to make efficient use of available natural light and provides a uniform spread of light which is critical in operating theatres and examination rooms.

Rockfon Sonar X ceiling tiles were installed in the hospital’s canteen facility. The discreet X-edge conceals the grid completely, providing an attractive finish, yet are still fully demountable if frequent access to essential services above the ceiling is required. www.rockfon.co.uk Enquiry No 20 GO!PUBLIC:SEPTEMBER 2014

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BM TRADA Offers Free Fire Safety Seminars BM TRADA has announced two Autumn dates for its free halfday seminar on Fire Protection Measures– Understanding Your Responsibilities. The events will take place on 7 October, at the Holiday Inn Express, NEC, Birmingham, to coincide with Timber Expo; and on 5 November at the Thistle Portland Hotel in Manchester. These popular seminars aim to explain the duties of the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO) and raise awareness of passive fire protection, which is built into the structure of a building. Delegates also receive free access to ‘The Responsible Person’ e-learning course from the Fire Protection Association, allowing them to fit further learning into their busy schedules at their own convenience. www.bmtrada.com Enquiry No 21

New Fused Spur Plus Time Control In One Compact Unit From Timeguard Wherever you need an F.C.U (fused connection unit), it makes sense to provide the added benefit of “energy-saving time control” with the flexibility of push-button manual over-ride and programmable On/Off times especially when all the functionality is encased in a single-gang unit and backed by the Timeguard 5-Year guarantee and with the firm’s signature design edge. Timeguard engineers have now scored another ace with the new advanced design of next generation fused spurs incorporating time control. By taking advantage of new technology developments, these new designs provide larger and clearer back-lit screens, intuitive and logical programming, with plainEnglish text prompts, and clear LED indicators for both mains power and timed on/off status. The Timeguard FST24 and FST77 incorporate a simple (replaceable) cable knock-out tab to keep cables flush to the wall for conduit connection or for wiring from the back. www.timeguard.com

Joe Rose Steps into New Role at Big Foot Systems Sussex-based firm Big Foot Systems, who leads the way in nonpenetrative rooftop support solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Joe Rose as Technical Marketing Manager. Joe has been with Big Foot for three and a half years and was previously Regional Specification Manager at Big Foot Systems – London & South East. In this role he provided support solutions for plant and associated services on flat roofs working with construction professionals along the supply chain, from architects to contractors.

Joe’s new role will involve managing all the technical and marketing functions of Big Foot Systems providing solutions for its customers throughout the world. Finally Big Foot Systems offers short manufacture and delivery lead times to help a project meet its schedule and stay within budget.

For further information on all products and services offered by Big Foot Systems email enquiry@bigfootsupport.com or telephone 01323 844355. www.bigfootsupport.com Enquiry No 23

Enquiry No 22

Lanes Wins Key Drainage Repair Role For Wrexham

ANCON Confirms CE Marking Compliance As New Deadline Hits The Industry From 1st July 2014, the CE Marking of structural steelwork to BS EN 1090 becomes a legal requirement. After this date, any fabricated structural component delivered to site without a CE mark, including masonry supports and windposts, is in breach of the EU Construction Products Regulation. ANCON is proud to have offered the Industry a fully CE-compliant range since July 2013 - a full year ahead of the industry deadline. The CE Marking of Ancon’s extensive product portfolio, so far in advance of the 2014 deadline, demonstrates an established understanding of Eurocode design methodology and a long-term commitment to robust manufacturing controls. Ancon encourages the industry to understand the risks, demand the CE Mark and accept no excuses. www.ancon.co.uk Enquiry No 25

Lanes Group has won a key role as a drainage services provider for Wrexham Borough Council. The company, the largest independent drainage specialist in the UK, has been selected as one of the preferred suppliers for the council’s framework contract for drainage repairs to council housing and corporate buildings.The contract went live in August and will be managed by Lanes’ Chester depot. Work covered by the framework contract includes drain jetting, drain repairs, manhole replacement, storm gully replacement and CCTV drainage surveying. Maintaining drainage systems to a high standard saves money in the long-run as it ensures the assets do not fall into serious disrepair and prevents problems like flooding. www.lanesfordrains.co.uk Enquiry No 24

Contactum Introduces Retro2 Slimline Wiring Accessories Contactum has introduced a new range of modern square edge wiring accessories for budget housing, where cost is critical to the development but the features are still required.

The white slimline design offers easy and effortless installation and a modern, but robust, finish. Manufactured from Urea, the slim 9mm deep, square edge unit has anti-bacterial properties, and is less obtrusive in the home environment. Retro2 has a range of 13A Connection Units, switches and sockets, complemented with data and media outlets, with red neon indicators fitted flush to surface as standard. www.contactum.co.uk Enquiry No 26 GO!PUBLIC:SEPTEMBER 2014

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National Wood Awards 2014 Announces Shortlist The shortlist of 30 projects has been selected from another record entry of over 300 British architecture and furniture projects in the national Wood Awards 2014 - the UK’s premier award scheme celebrating excellence in design in wood.

The Wood Awards is the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design. This year’s 30-strong shortlist features unique private houses, stunning small projects, outstanding restorations and impressive commercial and public buildings.

The building shortlist includes projects as diverse as the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse - the new indoor Jacobean theatre at Shakespeare’s Globe in London by McCurdy & Co using English and European oak, European redwood, whitewood and spruce; Hugh Strange’s Architecture Archive in Somerset using Stora Enso / Eurban spruce cross laminated timber with locally sourced cedar, ash and beech; The Moor Market in Sheffield by Leslie Jones Architecture with B&K Structures using Western red cedar and European spruce glulam; and the Endless Stair by dRMM Architects - a major feature of last year’s London Design Festival using new developments in cross laminated hardwood to create a unique structure from American tulipwood.

As the UK’s premier award scheme with over 40 years of supporting excellence in the world’s only naturally sustainable material, the not-for-profit competition is the flagship for wood in the best of British architecture, furniture and design.

The Wood Awards is only made possible by the major sponsorship of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the Carpenters’ Company, TRADA and Wood for Good. Other sponsors include American Softwoods, BRE and the Forestry Commission. New from 2014 is the combined sponsorship of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) with the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), and the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) as a supporter. The Wood Awards Gold Award is sponsored by Arnold Laver.

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Timber Trends, Industry Developments And Latest Innovations Timber Expo is the most important event on the UK construction calendar dedicated exclusively to timber, its associated technologies and its many applications. It is two days brimming with the latest products, innovations and developments – not just from the UK but from an increasingly exciting and diverse international market. This year Timber Expo will be taking place on the 07 & 08 October 2014 at the NEC, Birmingham and will be co-locating with W14 -the trade exhibition for UK joinery and furniture manufacturers.

Timber Expo will again this year deliver an unrivalled collection of high calibre speakers from all corners of the built environment. From niche areas to leading trends, the Timber Focus seminar sessions will be characterised by big issues, hot topics, architectural gems and inspirational projects. Timber is grabbing the headlines for all the right reasons - clients want to learn more about it, architects appreciate the adaptability and customers love to be closer to it.

Timber Focus 2014 Organised by TRADA, the free to attend Timber Focus seminars are spread over two days of the show and will be mostly case study-based to offer real life examples on how and why timber is performing across a wide range of sectors and applications.

Confirmed Speakers Include: Ralph Parker, Architect, Price & Myers Andrew Lawrence, Associate Director, Arup Gavin White, Structural Engineer, Ramboll UK Jonathan Ledger, Managing Director, Proskills UK Jon Osborn, Chief Operating Officer, BM TRADA Building Andrew Wright, Partner, Andrew Wright Associates David Hopkins, Director, Wood for Good Richard Bartlett, Senior Bid Co-ordinator, Willmott Dixon Jez Ralphs, Director, Timber Strategies Anna Baker, Sustainable Procurement Manager, Sir Robert McAlpine Chris Hayes, Sustainability Manager, Skanska Angel Morales- Aguilar, Associate, LDN Architects The 2014 content has largely been informed by feedback from previous shows and research – for the full programme please visit: www.timber-expo.co.uk/whatson/ timberfocus/ Key session themes for 2014 are: Pushing Boundaries: stretching imaginations – this will examine the opportunities for innovation in timber around the world and new possibilities in the UK. Speakers will be drawn from top engineering firms including Arup, Ramboll UK and Buro Happold and will focus on ‘boundary-pushing’ initiatives.

Training and Talent: growing your business through people – the future success of your organisation rests on recruiting, developing and retaining the best and brightest

people. Here speakers will discuss the importance of apprenticeships, training and mentoring.

Resource: Directors’ briefings – new for 2014. Aimed mainly at timber industry leaders and executives, these short, concise updates will cover pressing strategy and policy areas affecting timber business.

Innovation: designing the future – this will include sessions from the winners of two categories in this year’s TTJ Innovation Awards – the Innovative Market Development category and the Innovative Product Development category.

Engineers and Timber: ingenious structures and Architects and Timber: striking designs – these will highlight shortlisted entries from the Wood Awards 2014.

From Blueprint to Building: a client and contractor perspective – a chance to hear from some of the bigger contractors and clients in the UK on how the they have been using timber to its maximum potential. Speakers from Willmott Dixon, Sir Robert McAlpine and BAM will share case studies and thoughts.

Sense of Space: creating places to live, work and play – much of what we build is functional but not always an aesthetic experience. Timber has much to offer with its myriad textures, grain patterns, colours, finishes and organic warmth – arguably more so than any other material.

With a Q&A session at the end of each session - for more information or to preregister for FREE visit www.timber-expo.co.uk Your Invitation to Join the Timber Buyers and Specifiers Forum At the heart of Timber Expo each year, is the Timber Buyers and Specifiers Forum - a purposeful environment for building business networks. This focused approach has proved to be highly successful in creating new business relationships, facilitating meetings and most importantly, generating business.

With a busy schedule and not enough time to meet new suppliers - the Buyers & Specifiers Forum provides a solution to extend networks and meet with innovative companies from the UK and beyond. By facilitating ‘one-to-one’ supplier business meetings the Forum enables Buyers & Specifiers to have private meetings without leaving the comfort of the Forum lounge, but also still providing access to the exhibition: Exclusive VIP Benefits of the Forum In addition to organising meetings on your behalf, participants to the Buyers & Specifiers Forum receive VIP status including: • Free parking, Wi-Fi, cloakroom and refreshments • Access to the VIP Lounge and business centre • Opportunity to meet key industry experts To apply for your place at the Forum contact Alexandra Whitelegg on 01743 290 001 or email alexandra.whitelegg@timber-expo.co.uk Timber Expo is FREE to attend. Register at www.timber-expo.co.uk/book Enquiry No 30

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Portakabin Donates Recycled Timber For Giant Community Artwork To Welcome The Tour De France To York Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building manufacturer, has donated over 250sqm of recycled timber panels for an ambitious community arts project to welcome the 2014 Tour de France to the city of York.

“As well as contributing to the painting, a number of Portakabin employees also volunteered as marshals for the race. We are proud to have played a part in welcoming the Tour de France to York.”

The ‘Road Through York’ montage is based on an original piece of artwork by local artist, Karen Winship, and features some of the city’s most famous landmarks. The painting spans 320sqm and was made from timber panels which were sized and supplied by Portakabin. Local residents from the ages of two to 90 were then invited to help create the giant piece of land art which was put on display in front of the spectator stands when hundreds of riders set off for the York stage of the world’s most famous cycle race.

In the last year, Portakabin has received a number of national and regional awards and accolades in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and community initiatives, including a Gold Award in the Business in the Community Environment Index, a Zero Waste Platinum Award, and York’s Think Green Business of the Year.

Portakabin has the resources to deliver both bespoke projects and standardised accommodation solutions to organisations in the public and private sectors, in the most challenging timescales, on almost any site, with less disruption, and less impact on the environment.

Councillor Sonja Crisp, City of York Council’s Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Tourism, said, “This project was one of the centrepieces of the ‘York: Be Part of It’ arts and culture festival to give everyone a chance to get in the spirit of the Tour de France in York. The recycled timber panels were such an essential part of the artwork and the generous contribution and input from Portakabin have been invaluable.”

Commenting on the project, Derek Carter, Chief Executive of the Portakabin Group, said, “We were absolutely delighted to be able to offer our support for such a fantastic project which has brought the local community together. At Portakabin, we are continuously striving to find new ways to maximise recycling so from a sustainability perspective, we were more than happy to donate these materials.”

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Applications for Portakabin modular solutions are diverse and include open plan office accommodation, hospitals and health centres, security buildings, teaching blocks and even complete schools, for both interim and permanent uses.

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Optimizing The Indoor Environment – In Print Probably best known for its comprehensive selection of underfloor heating systems, Timóleon has published a 130 page A4 handbook explaining the full extent of its capabilities in respect of controlling the indoor environment. In fact Chapter 1 of the guide is headed TIE and offers an overview of the different though fully compatible technologies on offer; all able to ensure installations achieve optimum performance and environmental impact, as well as value for the customer.

The other sections encompass Timóleon 's Hydroniks range of underfloor heating options for new-build and refurbishment applications; ground and air source heat pumps; ventilation; and solar hot water as well as controls - followed by a round-up of the manufacturer's support services which include design, specification and site guidance. The most significant recent addition to the Timóleon portfolio came when the company was appointed as the sole UK distributor for the well-respected German heat pump manufacturer, Alpha-InnoTec. There is guidance on the sizing, specification and effective use of heat pumps within different property types: wherein the underfloor heating systems normally offer the most efficient means of delivery in terms of their temperature profile. Then in Chapter 3 Timóleon explains how heat recovery units can reduce primary heating loads by 15 per cent while also ridding the air of irritants and other micro-particulates.

Tables offer dimensions and performance data such as extract rates for the different types of unit, which include models suitable for PassivHaus projects. Chapter 4 offers am insightful explanation of how to get the best from a solar thermal hot water system which can include panels, storage cylinder and all ancillaries from Timóleon; while the final product overview addresses Aura – the company’s stylish and versatile whole-house monitoring and control unit. In summary, Timóleon’s expertly written and well-illustrated guide to its multi-dimensional environmental control range is a must read compendium for contractors and consultants as well as property owners seeking to reduce their environmental footprint and energy costs. www.hydronik.co.uk Enquiry No 32

High-Definition Video Recording Solution For Any Application The Vectis iX family of IP-based video recording solutions, just launched by Security Products from Siemens, includes self-contained network video recorders (NVR) as well as network video software (NVS) for serverbased systems. Both are capable of recording full-HD images from up to 48 cameras simultaneously at 25 frames per second and support resolutions of up to 20 megapixel.

The Vectis iX products feature a modular design that allows them to be accurately matched to the user’s precise requirements. This makes them an ideal and cost-effective choice for use in IP-based CCTV applications of all types – from small retail installations to campus-wide surveillance systems.

All products use the latest H.264 video compression standard to ensure minimum network bandwidth usage. They are compatible with the MPEG4 and MJPEG standards for the convenience of users with existing cameras. In addition, they support the latest ONVIF Profile S standard, which allows them to be used not only with cameras from Siemens, but also with those from approximately 90 third-party manufacturers.

The built-in VSS_SDK (software developer kit) interface allows Vectis iX systems to be integrated easily with the Siemens MM8000 access control and fire safety system. In addition to object detection, the on-board video analytics functionality also offers object removal. All models feature people counting, which is a major benefit particularly in retail and sports venue applications.

NVR models are available in 6, 16, 32 and 48 channel versions. They support an internal recording capacity of up to 24 TB (2 TB for the 6 channel model); additional recording capacity can be added externally. The NVS software solution is available in 8, 16, 32, 48 and 64 channel versions, with storage capacity determined by the configuration of the server.

The Vectis iX products are ideally suited for use with the Siemens CMS (Central Management Software) package, which allows users to control and monitor multiple sites from any point on the network. CMS is also compatible with Siemens Sistore analog video recorders.

This makes it easy to upgrade installations by initially operating Vectis iX products alongside existing Sistore devices. The migration to the new platform can then be completed step by step as funds become available.

For further information please contact: Sam Lord, Security Products from Siemens, T: 01291 437920; E: sam.lord@siemens.com; or visit www.siemens.co.uk/securityproducts Enquiry No 33

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Biomass: Creating Comfort And Cost Savings!

Rising fuel costs and the appeal of a government green scheme has sparked the owners of a 16th century coaching inn to overhaul their heating and hot water system, replacing it with a wood chip boiler supplied by natural energy company, Euroheat.

Glan yr Afon Inn, located in Holywell, Flintshire, North Wales, has undergone considerable extension over the last two years and now provides 14 luxury bedrooms – all benefitting from wood heating in the form of an HDG Compact 80kW wood chip boiler, which is saving some 35 tonnes in CO2 when compared to oil!

Installation firm, Menai Heating, partnered Euroheat in the project. Lee Maher, owner, explained: “The project brief involved working with some elements of the existing structure and updating the building’s radiators. There is a specially designed plant room, which houses the boiler and pellet storage tank, but also doubles as a laundry room, enabling the washing to be hung out and dried overnight further saving on running costs of expensive tumble driers and unnecessary electricity usage.

“The system will use approximately 28 tonnes of wood chip to generate around 130,000kWh, with the owners expecting around £9,000 per annum from the installation under the government’s Renewable Heat Incentive.”

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Owner of Glan yr Afonin, Karen Wright, explained: “It was an easy choice for us to switch to a biomass heating system, as we have a similar system installed in our home, so we are well aware of the cost savings and green credentials. Escalating oil prices and various government green schemes mean that long-term, we will repay the cost of the system and create a more successful and sustainable business.

“A massive positive, as well as the improved comfort for our guests, is their reaction to the biomass system, with some requesting to see it in action! A great deal of our business is from Gwynt y Mor, which is close by; an area which is championing green technologies with the construction of an offshore wind farm.”

The wood chip is sourced from local, managed woodland and the owners are planning to use biomass in another of their building projects that is in the pipeline.

The HDG Compact range is a fully automatic wood heating system suitable for use with chips, savings and pellets (up to 45 per cent wood moisture content), making it a good option for a range of commercial buildings. It features a patented back-burn protection with rotary feeder, an automatic cleaning and ash removal option, and optimum emissions values with the HDG Compatronic controller.

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Vent-Axia’s Kitchen Box Fan shortlisted In Energy Awards British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is delighted to announce that its Lo-Carbon EKF Kitchen Box Fan has been shortlisted in the Energy Efficient Product of the Year HVAC&R category at the Energy Awards 2014. This prestigious event takes place on 2nd December at the London Hilton on Park Lane. The Energy Awards will be judged by a panel of experts from across the industry. Vent-Axia’s cuttingedge Lo-Carbon EKF Kitchen Box Fan is an energy efficient kitchen ventilation solution. Fully compliant for ERP2015, it also meets the new Part L Building Regulation requirements for low Specific Fan Power. This year’s Energy Awards have already received a record number of entries. For more information on the awards and details of how to book tickets please visit www.theenergyawards.com www.vent-axia.com Enquiry No 35

New Evaporative Humidifier Condair ME JS Humidifiers is launching the new Condair ME evaporative humidifier, offering low energy humidification and evaporative cooling to an air handling unit or duct. Its innovative and patented features position it firmly as the world’s leading humidifier of its type.

A single unit can deliver up to 1,000kg/hr of moisture and 630kW of evaporative cooling to an air stream while operating on less than 0.3kW of electricity.

A major benefit of evaporative humidification is that it provides instant evaporation without any required absorption distance in the AHU. This allows it to be fitted in very short section lengths without any risk of wetting inside the duct.

It can run on mains water without the need for RO water treatment. As there is no need to heat the water it can be much more economical to run than electric steam humidifiers. www.jshumidifiers.com

ZIP Portable Reverse Osmosis Unit Produces Amazing Quality Mineral Water - Just Plug In And Go! A really versatile eco friendly r.o. water filter. No plumbing required so ideal for rental properties or those on the move. Can be used in caravans and boats, infact anywhere there is a power supply. The system can provide up to 280 litres per day and holds 2 litres of purified water when full.

The beauty of the ZIP portable reverse osmosis system is that it produces zero waste.

The system produces a 50% recovery rate, which means that for 2 litres of water, you will get 1 litre of purified water and 1 litre of concentrate (the unpurified water).

However, because the unit uses a patented recirculation system and no connection to the drain, the system produces zero waste, but instead, the remaining concentrate water is stored and can be used for washing, watering plants or other non-drinking uses.

The ZIP unit produces pure water then adds just the right amount of minerals for good health. The unit comes with an intuitive single dial for all functions plus an indicator light for instant system status, including an indicator light to let you know when the filters need changing. www.aquatiere.co.uk Enquiry No 37

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Aquatiere Eco Tx Water Softeners With the success of trial systems in various fast food restaurants and leisure centres, Aquatiere are now ready to offer the new Tx modular saltless water treatment system for commercial use.

The system is based around the central No Scale unit containing aquatieres unique blend of granular ceramics and specialist ion exchange resin.

In a typical installation the central unit is fitted onto the incoming mains (this can be installed in a plant room or externally in an insulated box), the additional calcium treatment units and carbon filters are then placed in areas where traditional softening is required or chlorine and other contaminants need to be removed from the water.

The main advantage of aquatieres system is the fact that it is easy to install, does not waste water and does not require salt. The main technology within the Aquatiere central vessel encourages the formation of calcite crystals which increases the effectiveness of traditional ion exchange resins increasing the lifespan of a CTU, leading to reduced costs in terms of replacement parts, water usage and energy costs.

Combined modern and traditional water softening Improved efficiency Produces potable water where required Less maintenance No salt usage No wasted water Point of use applications 100% effective www.aquatiere.co.uk Enquiry No 38

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www.aircon.panasonic.eu

Panasonic’s New Pump Down System Detects Refrigerant Leaks Early Panasonic has developed an innovative solution to detect refrigerant leaks in VRF systems, offering complete assurance and protection for end users, building occupants and the environment.

Panasonic’s innovative Pump Down System is ideal for hotels, offices and public buildings where safety for occupants and the building owners is of utmost importance. The system monitors refrigerant leakage continually and provides a warning before refrigerant leaks, preventing major refrigerant loss and potential damage the system’s efficiency.

As well as ensuring safe and reliable operation, Panasonic’s Pump Down System contributes to a building qualifying for additional BREEAM points and achieves compliance with the current EN378 2008 standard, covering applications where refrigeration concentration levels exceed practical safety limits of 0,44 kg/m³.

“Government regulations surrounding refrigerant gas are, quite rightly, incredibly demanding and is a key reason why reliable leak detection systems are required,” explains Marc Diaz, UK Country Manager of Panasonic Heating and Cooling.

“However, with refrigerant prices continuing to increase, cost implications of a leak can be extremely high. For these reasons, we are seeing even more demand for these early detection and preventive systems. We have developed the new Pump Down System to comply with all relevant legislation, and thanks to two different connection methods, it is suitable for a variety of applications and is extremely cost effective.”

The system can be connected in two ways, either with a leak sensor or an innovative algorithm.

Connecting the system with a leak detector ensures the system is suitable for installation in small rooms. Thanks to Panasonic ECOi exclusive software, sensors communicate with the Pump Down System directly through its P-Link connection, eliminating the need for additional and potentially costly communication networks.

It is a very cost effective solution and quite straight forward to install. The leak detector is connected through PAW-EXCT connector directly to the indoor unit and the pump down system is directly connected to the main outdoor unit. The system will activate when a leak is detected in the monitored rooms and any leaked refrigerant will be collected immediately within the outdoor units, or in an optional receiver tank for bigger systems.

Panasonic has developed an innovative new algorithm to determine refrigerant leakage, enabling the system to be connected without sensors. It is able to detect leakage of R410A based on three conditions: high pressure, low pressure and discharge temperature.

Functions of the Pump Down System: • Detect the leakage • Activate pump down process • Collect the gas in the tank • Close the valves to isolate the gas Enquiry No 39

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Time Savings Offered By Sapa’s Product Kits Customers are reaping the rewards of unique product kits available from aluminium systems specialist, Sapa Building System. As the only systems company to provide windows and doors in kit form, Sapa is able to offer customers significant time savings and reduced wastage in comparison to products that are supplied as bar length.

Products are supplied in boxes with a full set of assembly and installation instructions and an accessories pack. Products that are provided in bar length tend to clog up production flows whereas using a pre-machined kit will speed up fabrication. Sapa products that are available as kits include all Dualframe doors, Crown sliding folding door, Crown 98 and Crown 120 doors and all horizontal and vertical sliding windows. www.sapabuildingsystems.co.uk Enquiry No 40

Nationwide Windows To Sponsor Tenant Of The Year 2015 Leading social housing door and window supplier Nationwide Windows is delighted to announce that it has agreed to sponsor the Tenant of the Year category at the inaugural Building Communities in the East Midlands Awards (BCEMA) 2015.

Hosted by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM), the BCEMA event is a showcase for the professionalism, excellence and innovation at the heart of the region’s construction community. The award ceremony will take place on Friday 6th February 2015 at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. For more information, call Nationwide on 01788 569 228 or visit www.nationwidewindows.co.uk. If you’re interested in entering the awards, call 07817974804 or email: bcem-awards@littlespark.co.uk

Imagine A BeautifullyFlush French Door From The VEKA UK Group The VEKA UK Group has unveiled the next coveted product in the Imagine suite. Following the launch of the soughtafter Imagine Bi-fold Door - which set new standards in the industry - the team is proud to present the Imagine French Door. Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director explains: “We showcased the Imagine French Door at the FIT Show and we were pleased at the overwhelming response it received. Visitors to the stand were full of praise for the look and operation of the Imagine French Door. The system has a seamless, stylish flush finish - which really caught people’s attention. There is no obtrusive central pillar or false mullion, the doors simply close neatly together and lock securely.

These doors are backed by the ERA Five Star Guarantee, which we’ve found to be a major selling point for discerning homeowners, offering up to £5000 worth of benefits.” www.vekauk.com Enquiry No 42

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Sonic Launches New Secure Cash-Passing Communication Windows Solutions As an acknowledged specialist in the field of communication windows for a wide variety of locations including ticket offices, petrol stations, hospital pharmacies and sports grounds, Sonic Windows has developed two important new products designed to improve interaction for both staff and customers. The SW100 Sonic CashEasy Till and SW200 Sonic Dual Height Cashflow Tray have been added to an already comprehensive selection of products, which can be seen in use at locations across the UK. The pair represent the highest standards available in terms of build quality, security, simplicity and accessibility.

Common features are the use of highly durable yet attractive materials, including brushed stainless steel and high security locks, along with excellent visibility and thought for the ergonomics of rapid transactions: involving the passing of notes, coinage, tickets, prescriptions and other high value items.

The SW100 Sonic CashEasy Till measures 640mm x 219mm x 190mm and features a roll back lid to reveal note and coin scoops; which can be reversed for left or right hand users. The smooth opening is protected by a seven pin Camlock. Then, the SW200 Sonic Dual Height Cashflow Tray is 350mm x 392mm x 205 mm deep and offers a “one action lift” on the staff side for passing tickets and change to customers, while a lower section provides a discreet DDA compliant position.

A spokesperson for the manufacturer commented: “It represents the ideal for today’s business world where the products will find applications in ticket offices and petrol stations; as well as being suitable for hospitals, secure mental facilities, police stations and other public buildings like rent offices. Importantly, note and cash trays are interchangeable for left handed or right handed people, while the Dual Height Cashflow Tray offers DDA compliance. A slam lock function is incorporated in case of attack. Then the lid and coin trays have the option of an ABS Kydex warm-to-the-touch lining if required. We believe that, combined with our existing range of products, the new launches permit any requirement to be met.” www.sonicwindows.co.uk Enquiry No 43 GO!PUBLIC:SEPTEMBER 2014

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www.cantifix.co.uk

Townhouse Benefits From Glass Enclosure Cantifix worked with Dust Architecture and PVA Developments on this townhouse in Clapham, designing and installing a glass enclosure that extends out from the kitchen at the rear of the property. Access to the garden is provided by a set of minimally framed SkyFrame doors, which glide open across the fixed glass.

The doors meet at the corner of the enclosure, and open without any supporting post – allowing an unbroken view, and a seamless transition from inside to out.

The bottom framing of the doors is concealed below the finished floor, and above the doors is a set of vertical glazed panels - back painted to hide the top of the doors. This allows for an elegant, completely glazed appearance – and gives the structure a feeling of lightness.

Alongside is a second glass enclosure, which includes a structurally glazed roof of over 6 metres in length. This roof runs along the length of the room to meet an angled panel of vertical glazing - drawing in plenty of natural light, and opening up the entire back of the house.

Enquiry No 44

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www.glassolutions.co.uk

Glassolutions Meets Demanding Glazing Spec At Wembley Park’s London Designer Outlet High performance glazing from GLASSOLUTIONS features in London’s new £100m London Designer Outlet complex at Wembley Park which boasts the largest catchment area of any shopping centre in the UK.

Double glazed units comprise outer panes of 6mm SGG Securit Cool-lite SKN165ii and inner panes of 13.5mm SGG Stadip Protect Planidur Planilux with a 14mm 90% argon filled cavity to provide a u-value of 1.1.

The demanding glazing specification delivers optimum solar control, high light transmission and thermal efficiency as well as meeting exacting performance standards for anti-vandalism, acoustic efficiency, strength and safety.

Both double glazed units and single glass shop front deliver a sound reduction of 37Rw dB for ambient noise and 33Rw dB for road traffic noise.

Opened in October 2103, the 350,000 sq ft London Designer Outlet features brand-leading retailers including Nike, Gap, M&S and Clarks and houses a ninescreen Cineworld alongside a strong restaurant line up. It serves a catchment of 10.4million people within a 60 minute radius of its North London location. Owned

by Quintain Estates and Development Plc, the complex was designed by Leslie Jones Architects.

Using glass from GLASSOLUTIONS, Facades and shopfront specialists DML Group completed the £2.5m glazing fit out for main contractor John Sisk & Son on budget and on schedule.

Single-glazed shop fronts feature 13.5mm heat-strengthened clear SGG Stadip Protect Planidur Planilux glass. Two-ply lamination provides anti-vandalism and anti-bandit performance with units withstanding loads of 1.5 tonnes to ensure public safety. The glazing cuts out 67% of the sun’s heat energy whilst allowing 60% of the sun’s light into the building.

Says Glassolutions’ area sales executive, Ian Snow, who liaised with Drawn Metal Limited prior to installation to ensure the exacting glazing specification was met: “This is a major landmark building, prominently in the public eye, and glazing is both a strongly functional and aesthetic feature of the design so it was vital that it performed to the highest standard. DML are vastly experienced in this kind of high profile complex scheme. With our design and development pedigree and our track record as part of one of the world’s leading building components businesses – Saint-Gobain – GLASSOLUTIONS was ideally placed to provide the optimum performance glass products on this prestigious scheme.”

Completion of the 70 store and 20 restaurant London Designer Outlet earlier this year marked the end of the first 1.8m sq ft phase of Quintain’s 8.5m sq ft mixed use Wembley Park development. It is one of a number of recent high profile projects for GLASSOLUTIONS in the capital including retrofit at 123 Victoria Street, fenestration at Mount Pleasant sorting office, Mace Group’s headquarters in Farringdon and first fix at the Olympic velodrome.

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Anglian Architectural Wins Sustainability Award For Work On One Of Three High Profile Construction Projects Glass and glazing experts, Anglian Architectural, has cause to celebrate work recently carried out on three innovative and high profile construction projects in the East of England and in Central London. They are the first winners of the ‘Sustainability’ Category in the inaugural SCHUCO Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation for their work at Ash Court, Girton College, Cambridge; have installed a window in the belly of the Crouching Man sculpture by Angel of the North designer Sir Antony Gormley at an exclusive Mayfair hotel and have carried out a £1million complete envelope project at the newly opened Centrum building at Norwich Research Park.

Cambridge University’s Girton College Ash Court extension achieved BREEAM Excellent and is one of the most energy efficient student housing buildings in the UK. It features a brick-clad, three-storey wing providing 50 en-suite study bedrooms at the Grade II* listed building where Anglian Architectural installed a super-insulated envelope with triple-glazing and powder-coated Schuco AWS 90.SI aluminium window profiles. These were combined with bespoke louvres, brise soleils and cills, again supplied by Anglian Architectural.

As well as winning the ‘Sustainability’ Category Award, the project was also commended in the SCHUCO Excellence Awards ‘Education’ category. The SCHUCO Excellence Awards were launched to celebrate and recognise the collaboration between architects and specialist contractors in buildings utilising Schuco systems and showcase projects that demonstrate creativity, innovation and collaboration within the built environment.

They are judged by a high profile panel from leading architectural publisher, RIBA JOURNAL and the country’s top architectural practices. Additionally, the building has also won a RIBA East Sustainability Award, a RIBA East Regional Award and the Green Apple Environment Award, which is an annual competition that recognises, rewards and promotes environmental best practice around the world. The sculptor who designed the famous Angel of the North, Sir Antony Gormley, has recently unveiled a striking statue of a Crouching Man on the façade of the new Beaumont Hotel in

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London’s Mayfair. Within the body of the crouching man is an exclusive £2,500 a night suite where Anglian Architectural installed the single automated window, which can be seen in the belly of the statue. They also provided a £400,000 package comprising curtain wall façade plus steel and aluminium windows and an art deco canopy at the hotel.

Trevor Kirby, managing director of Anglian Architectural, is delighted to have worked on such high profile and successful projects and says: “As the Specialist Contractor for Girton College’s Ash Court, we are very excited to have our work recognised in such prestigious awards, which demonstrates the design input, expertise and added value an experienced Specialist can bring to projects like this. The Crouching Man statue is unique and it was exciting for us to install the window in such a remarkable and visible location.”

Completing this trio of high profile projects is the recent work carried out at the prestigious Centrum building located on Norwich Research Park for main contractor Morgan Sindall. Anglian Architectural provided the complete envelope and the works consisted of Schuco FW50+SG curtain wall, incorporating AWS102SG Concealed Vents, Corten Look-a-Like rainscreen and Schuco ADS65 doors,steel and automatic doorsets and all aluminium copings,soffits etc.

The landmark Centrum building, which will be the heart of innovation and enterprise on the Research Park, was officially opened by Minister for Life Sciences, George Freeman and will enable businesses to interact with the best scientific and research minds in areas such as food, health, energy and the environment. “These three projects represent an increase in high profile contracts for Anglian Architectural and if the trend continues, we could be looking to increase staff levels in our design and project departments in the Autumn”, says Kirby. For more information, please contact Trevor Kirby, managing director, on 01485 520860.

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VARIANT Collection Leading ironmongery manufacturer SIMONSWERK announces enhancements to its high performance VARIANT heavy duty hinge collection.

The latest additions include The VARIANT® Finger Protection which protects against fingers being trapped in the secondary closing edges of doors while at the same time satisfying the demand for high-quality, attractive interior design. Thanks to a semi-circular door-leaf cladding on the hinge side that complements the door material, the entire finger-trap protection system gives the appearance of being all one piece.

The new VARIANT ‘Care’ option is specifically designed for public sector buildings where frame dimensions need to allow real clearance widths for doors to open with a 90o angle making it ideal for hospital and other health care facilities. A further development of the VARIANT VX hinge system enables it to safely and reliably cope with providing the necessary support for high performance heavy duty doors with a maximum weight carrying capacity of up to 400kg achieved with a coordinated triple combination of hinge, receiver and cover plate. This latest VARIANT collection will be demonstrated on the SIMONSWERK Stand E19 at the London 100% Design show in September. www.simonswerk.co.uk Enquiry No 47

A New Chapter In Room Flexibility At Birmingham Library The £189m iconic Library of Birmingham has been hailed as a fusion of the digital and traditional. Creating flexible internal space that is easily adapted to meet a wide range of demands, partitioningexperts Style was contracted to install a complex combination of fourteen moveable folding and sliding walls systems.

Winner of the Construction News ‘Project of the Year’ (over £50m) Award, the new landmark Library of Birmingham building houses a collection of one million books, and has more than 200 public-access computers, theatres, an exhibition gallery as well as music rooms. In many public buildings, maximising the use of space is of paramount importance and working with architect, Mecanoo Architecten, and main contractor, Carillion, Style was specified to create flexible room arrangements in a variety of areas including contemplation rooms, studio theatres, a lobby and gallery.

Providing the Library with a perfect combination of practicality and panache DORMA Moveo glass partitions create room separation whilst retaining natural light and visibility. Elsewhere American oak or walnut veneer finished moveable walls offer a seamless blend with the library’s overall interior design. For a more functional element, Style also installed clean, white operable walls. Where privacy between divided areas is critical, acoustic ratings were between 50dB and 55dB and all walls are designed to be effortless to manoeuvre. www.style-partitions.co.uk Enquiry No 48

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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.

In order to provide an optimum of customer service, the expansive range of ebios-fire® models comprises both standard and made to measure builtin fireplace models in almost any thinkable layout. Great versatility, highest product safety and outstanding German quality are key values at Spartherm's production facilities were 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.

The ebios-fire® range of products is available in a vast variety of finishes meeting the requirements of architects and interior designers on an international level.

Spartherm – The Fire Company – www.spartherm.com Enquiry No 49

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www.mobilane.co.uk

Mobilane Launches Irrigation-Free Living Wall Mobilane, the leading supplier of living wall systems and green screens has launched an irrigation-free living wall which is an upgraded version of its popular Live Panel that requires minimal maintenance.

Live Panel 2 is suitable to cover large external walls or interior spaces and is based on exactly the same principle as Live Picture - a product it launched in 2013, which is a framed arrangement of plants designed for small indoor spaces. The Live Panel 2 system uses a tank watering system which is refilled usually no more than once per week, depending on the size of the wall. It is much quicker to install and costs less to maintain making Live Panel 2 being one of the most cost effective living walls on the market.

“Interest in our irrigation free wall has already begun” said Sean Farrell Director of Mobilane “The fact that we have a track record in the industry of providing living walls that are reliable and don’t suffer heavy plant losses means we are well placed to bring new innovative products to the market. This irrigation-free living wall is almost fool proof; all you have to do is to automatically top up the tanks and the wall will really maintain itself.

Farrell continues “With living walls now widely recognised as providing key solutions to air quality problems we anticipate interest in this new product to be equally high. As well as providing cleaner air and health benefits, living walls also create an immediate, and ongoing, talking point.”

Mobilane will showcase its Live Panel 2 product on stand S1312 at Ecobuild 2014 which takes place on 2nd to 4th March 2014. For more information please contact Mobilane on www.mobilane.co.uk Enquiry No 50

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Decoflame® E-Ribbon Fire Since 2007, Decoflame has become the synonym for Danish Design and Craftsmanship on the market for bioethanol fireplaces. Comprising a large variety of both standard and made to measure bioethanol fireplace models, the decoflame® range of fires are amongst the safest and most stylish currently available.

In February 2012, the Denmark-based manufacturer introduced a second generation of electronically controlled ethanol-fuelled burner – the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire (patent pending). Featuring cutting-edge technology, this remotely controlled burner can be installed as a stand-alone drop-down unit or as part of the decoflame® made to measure built-in bioethanol fireplace models Montreal and Orlando.

The decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire combines ease of installation and operation with functional safety, introducing the joy and warmth of a real open fire to domestic and commercial fireplace applications without the need for a flue or chimney. www.decoflame.com Enquiry No 51

Platform Lifts Whatever you need, we have a solution!

Our MC2000 lift is a high quality enclosed platform lift with a unique chain drive, and the option of glazing on all 4 shaft sides. With a fantastic guarantee, and small footprints available, this is widely recognised as the premier platform lift.

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Call 0845 4682543 or visit www.invalifts.com Enquiry No 52

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New Ray-Screen Fabric Range From Calcutta CALCUTTA NV, based in Belgium, renowned throughout Europe and the U.K. for the supply of high performance screen shading fabrics are very pleased to announce the launch of their new screen Collection in October 2014. This comprehensive new range presents a fully co-ordinated screen Collection in the most popular openness factors including a special blackout quality.

Calcutta have retained the Aluminium back coated quality as the demand for this performance shading product is growing strongly within in the market.

Popular in Interiors, offices, hotels and showrooms, the new Rayscreen Collection is expected to become the industry benchmark for all Architects and Specifiers looking for a performance material that offers the on trend colour options required in the market today.

This stunning collection is being presented to the U.K. and Irish market by Arding Marketing and will be backed by a large stock programme to be held in the Calcutta warehouse in Belgium. Furthermore, Calcutta are now fully geared with extrusion and weaving capability in their factory in Gent to produce most of the qualities on offer in a very quick - “express “ lead time period.

The newly appointed Managing Director, Frank Ameye said “we are very pleased to have such a close successful association within the UK through Arding Marketing and we expect the past successes of our domestic fabric ranges to be repeated again now in the contract and specifier market sectors”. Ray-screen is a registered trade mark of the Company Calcutta NV. www.calcutta.be Enquiry No 53

Decoflame® Bioethanol Fires - No Chimney – No Smoke – No Mess Committed to exceptional design and quality, the Danish craftsman and designer Kjell Thomsen started to draw his first range of flueless bioethanol fireplaces in 2007.

Today, Decoflame is the recognised trademark for eco-friendly, contemporary bioethanol fireplaces which add a style statement to any interior.

The exclusive range of decoflame® bioethanol fireplaces has been designed for the discerning customer who values the outstanding quality and functionality of Danish Design and Craftsmanship and the benefits of an environmentally friendly product. Designed and produced in Denmark with focus on quality, functionality and safety, a decoflame® bioethanol fireplace can be positioned literally anywhere - without the need for a chimney, flue or bearing wall.

With the introduction of patented cutting-edge CEVB Technology (Controlled Ethanol Vapour Burning) in spring 2012, the decoflame® e-Ribbon Fire revolutionised the market for bioethanol fires. In close cooperation with architects and interior designers on an international scale, Decoflame has realised a significant number of made to measure bioethanol fireplace installations in restaurants, hotels, offices, homes and palaces world-wide. www.decoflame.com Enquiry No 54

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www.shopkit.com

Introducing Contemporary Display Cabinets And Counters From The Shopkit Group Design, innovation, attention to detail and high quality manufacture are the core values of the Shopkit Group, and these especially apply to our cabinet range. We offer contemporary frameless display cabinets and counters in a variety of materials, beautifully finished with high quality satin and mirror polished stainless steel and satin anodised aluminium components, all designed and manufactured by us in the UK. Refined detailing and minimalist construction define this range, which feature lockable doors and integrated low-voltage lighting with discrete transformers, secured beneath their base. They are elegant yet robust and they are designed to suit all types of interior applications, including office, retail, museums, hospitality and contemporary home environments.

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Recently, some of our most popular cabinet designs are now available to purchase online, with all you require to install them onsite. http://shop.shopkit.com Made to Measure options available We can also customise our existing range, as well as design, manufacture and install many other different styles of cabinets and counters to suit all types of interior applications, for further details please contact our Sales Team on +44 (0)1923 818282 or email us on sales@shopkit.com Enquiry No 55

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Article By: Andrea Zorzo, Sustainability Researcher, Brick Development Association

BUILDING IN FLOOD-RISK AREAS With summer officially here, it would be easy to forget the destruction and devastation caused by flooding earlier in the year as a result of changing weather patterns. We should remind ourselves of what climate change can lead to, and the necessity for the Government to create a new long term planning policy, and for architects and house builders to adopt new building standards and design strategies in flood-risk areas.

There is a need to improve our knowledge of climate change, understand the effects of flooding and manage the consequences, which means evaluating methods of design and construction. For example in existing properties there are a series of measures in place, such as door guards, which can improve the resilience of houses to flooding.

New housing developments in flood prone areas should always be designed for flood resilience. In the 2007 guide “Improving the Flood Performance of New Buildings: Flood Resilient Construction” published by the Department of Communities and Local Government, resilience is defined as sustainable measures that can be incorporated into the building fabric to reduce the impact of floodwater to the property. One such measure would be to use an anti-flood air brick cover. The self sealing cover which can only be used with clay air bricks, is made from aluminium and incorporates a closed cell EPDM foam. Simple to install, once flood waters subside, the cover can be easily removed. Without the protection of an air brick cover, air bricks can allow over 5000 litres of water per hour to enter a property.

In this perspective the construction material, along with other factors, acquires a primary role in contrasting flooding effects.

Laboratory tests (CIRIA 2006) and experiential evidence (CIRIA 2007) demonstrated that clay bricks offer a high performance in terms of resilience (the best among the different construction materials considered). They were highly rated for water penetration, drying ability and retention of pre-flooded dimensions and structural integrity. The Brick Development Association upholds a very clear message that: even after a long period of being submerged, clay bricks do not show any damage. In fact clay bricks have the capability to regain their original moisture condition, form and appearance.

Brickwork bridges offer a clear example of the ability of clay bricks to resist water. There are around 100,000 highway carrying bridges in the United Kingdom and about forty percent of these are brick or stone masonry arch bridges. Most of these masonry arches were built in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries during the construction of the canals and railways. Arch bridges are exposed structures and so many of the potential durability concerns are due to the effects of water, either rain water, flood water, ground water or water from burst pipes within the structure. Damage to the brickwork may occur due to cycles of freezing and thawing but this does not concern flooding.

Moreover bricks with improved and more consistent properties are now available than when most existing arch bridges were built. In the case of buildings, it is important to protect the brickwork from water as far as possible but as an external cladding material, clay bricks offer good resistance and resilience in flood risk areas, reducing the amount of time until a building can be re-occupied. www.brick.org.uk N.B. All bricks are undamaged by water however, class B engineering brick laid with M12 1:1/4: 3 is particularly resistant to a transition of water, seepage does happen but it’s very slow. Class A engineering bricks are also available and are more resistant. Most water transition takes place in mortar so using a stiffer mortar with a stronger brick can be very beneficial. To make the mortar more water resistant, this should be heavily worked, to seal the joints and compress the mortar, this gives a harder, more water resistant finish.

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www.hauraton.co.uk

High Capacity Drainage For New Gateshead Riverside Bus Depot The new £8.5m Gateshead Riverside Bus Depot at Dunston is the centre piece of the Go Ahead Group’s two-year £30m investment in Go North East bus network. Located on a brown field site formerly occupied by the Dunston power station, the new facility covers 5.75 hectares.

The 326m² (3,500ft²) Gateshead Riverside Bus Depot building is a servicing and fuelling centre used by over 160 Go North East buses, 24 hours per day and seven days per week.

145 buses can be washed and re-fuelled on site overnight. Located off Mandela Way on the South bank of the River Tyne, the new depot building is surrounded by a concreted parking area for buses and staff cars, so effective surface water drainage was a major consideration for designers Portland Consulting Engineers Limited to ensure efficient all-weather operation.

Hauraton supplied 800 metres of their RECYFIX® HICAP® 300, high capacity drainage channels. They were installed in seven runs by ground worker Joyce Drainage Limited, to remove surface water so allowing the Depot to remain open even under severe storm conditions. The large capacity of the HICAP® runs meant a drain area of up to 10,000m² was achieved with just one gully outlet. The RECYFIX® HICAP® 300 channel runs installed at the Depot accept a water volume of 137,120 litres. The scheme greatly reduced excavation costs and the length of underground pipe-work required. Each one metre channel unit weighed only 23.4kg, so they were easily manipulated into their final position on site.

Factory fitted with 14mm slotted ductile iron inlets, the channels comply with a loading Class of F900 so can easily take the weight of a double-decker bus. Importantly, once installed the complete system is highly resilient to the twisting forces imposed by bus wheels.

Tim Connolly, Hauraton’s Sales and Marketing Director for comments about the project; “We are pleased that the new Gateshead Riverside Bus Depot has been such a success and based on similar projects, we are confident the drainage scheme installed will provide many years of efficient service”.

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NEACO Launches New Gap-Free Decking For Safer Footing NEACO have launched Neatdek 188, a new aluminium decking and grating system with concealed drainage gaps below the surface to provide an unrivalled combination of privacy, low maintenance and safety underfoot. Neatdek 188 offers a significant advantage over regular decking and grating as the absence of gaps on the foot contact area makes it safer to walk in any type of footwear, including stilettos. It is an excellent option for all types of external flooring, including bridges and public spaces where pedestrian safety is paramount.

Alan Green, Managing Director at NEACO, said: “With a unique T-bar grille design which appears to be closed but is actually open, Neatdek 188 is a major step forward in decking design. The gap-free surface makes it ideal for raised flooring because the restricted view from above and below maintains total privacy. The T-bar profile provides excellent drainage and ventilation but there is no problem with litter falling through and building up underneath, and similarly there is no danger of accidentally dropping valuable items below.”

“Like all NEACO aluminium open grille systems, Neatdek 188 is lightweight yet strong and durable with a patented swage-locked construction between bars which enables high structural efficiency. It is also non-toxic, non-combustible, corrosive-free, 100 per cent recyclable and easy to install with low-energy construction methods. Modular panels are precision-manufactured off site and provide straightforward assembly with no welding required.”

NEACO’S range of aluminium open grille systems offers a choice of profiles to suit a wide variety of applications, including decking , screening, ventilation, bridge cycle and pedestrian ways, cladding, flooring, staging, balustrade infills and stair treads. The company’s diverse product range also includes modular handrail and balustrade systems, Juliet balconies, step-out balconies, structural glass and contemporary adaptive bathing facilities. All products are backed by a class-leading Lifetime Guarantee – further information is available at www.neaco.co.uk Enquiry No 57

Faith In Brett’s Bus Boarding Kassel Kerb Continues For Progressive Brighton & Hove City Council Major public transport improvements, designed to span the entire length of Lewes Road in Brighton, have served to underline the confidence of Brighton and Hove City Council in the quality of Brett Landscaping’s market leading Kassel bus boarding kerb. The Brett solution has been installed as part of an ongoing programme now in its 15th year, which has improved road infrastructure in the city to support progressive efforts to make public transport efficient and accessible for all.

The Lewes Road project, at 3.6 miles, represents the council’s biggest single installation of Kassel and will service this vital route along Brighton’s academic corridor. The combination of low-floor buses and Kassel kerbs improves access for those with mobility needs. Accordingly, working in partnership with the bus operators, the city has more than doubled the number of bus passengers since 1993 and is sustaining a 4-5% growth in users every year. “The Kassel kerbs from Brett Landscaping play an integral part in that, because, put simply, the materials meet the needs of buses and their passengers,” explains Richard Johnson, Public Transport Officer at Brighton and Hove City Council.

“Installed correctly, the use of these kerbs reduces the extent of cage markings - the yellow road marks which indicate where a bus should stop – and enables drivers to gauge the perfect stopping location to successfully and safely drop and collect passengers, without ‘swinging in’. The significant length of the 3.6 mile road has called for improvements to be made at 12 different pairs of bus stops. The route is very wellused, as it serves residential areas as well as Brighton’s academic corridor – the city’s two main Universities and sports stadium.

Buses run along the road 24 hours-a-day, and as the route is so busy, the council has chosen to employ a European design of ‘floating bus stop’ throughout, which is believed to a first for the UK. Interest from other parties has already been expressed in the new bus stop designs, which use Kassel to create the stop from the road inward, with a cycle lane behind. This gives an appearance of the bus stop as a ‘floating island’ within the road, and is said to improve both passenger safety and travel efficiency. Work is expected to continue on Brighton and Hove’s bus route infrastructure for some time to come with the intention of using the Brett Kassel kerb system for installation throughout. www.brettpaving.co.uk Enquiry No 58

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Premdor Fully Supports Fire Door Safety Week September sees the launch of Fire Door Safety Week, an annual event designed to raise awareness of this critical element of fire safety, particularly amongst Building Owners and Management Companies, Builders, Contractors and Installers.

Whether it be commercial premises, public buildings or domestic dwellings, an effective fire door is an essential containment device that when fitted properly and maintained, ensure that people have enough time to escape the building and find safety.

Premdor, as one of the Country’s largest fire door manufacturers, actively supports Fire Door Safety Week and offers practical initiatives to assist the scheme build awareness.

Approximately 3 million new fire doors are being bought and installed every year, the vast majority are made from timber.

In a survey among fire risk assessors, 80% of escape routes were obstructed, 65% of fire doors were wedged open and 85% had door closers disconnected.

Such activity is dangerous and against the law. When a fire door is fitted, the installer must treat the installation as a complete door assembly incorporating intumescent strips fitted to the door leaf, which will react by expanding thus creating a barrier, smoke seals to control deadly smoke contamination and fire tested ironmongery. Premdor’s vast range of fire doors are all supported by third party certification and are available as either half hour rated (FD30) or one hour rated (FD60). When installed correctly, this is Premdor’s guarantee that their fully certified fire door range will perform its prime function to protect lives and save property. For full details call 0844 2090008 or visit www.premdor.co.uk Enquiry No 59

London Mayor Visits Housing Protected By Kidde To Launch The New London Rental Standard Kidde customer and specialist student housing provider Rob Hunter, Managing Director of Place Group UK, is the first private landlord to be awarded Mayor Boris Johnson’s ‘London Rental Standard’ badge of accreditation.

On 28th May, the Mayor personally visited one of Rob’s properties in Haringey to meet tenants and to hear about their positive experiences of renting from an accredited landlord. Rob was selected as the first private landlord to be awarded the so-called ‘Boris badge’ as a pioneer of accreditation and a vocal supporter of higher standards in the rental property industry. The new Standard is linked to the ‘Housing Health and Safety Rating System’ (HHSRS), which identifies both fire and carbon monoxide poisoning as primary risks and the importance of fitting appropriate alarms –already top of Rob’s list of priorities.

Rob’s company has been operating for 20 years in north London and provides students with high specification, refurbished 5 and 6 bedroom shared HMO accommodation in traditional Victorian houses. In all his properties, original battery powered alarms have been replaced with Kidde’s Slick smoke and heat alarms using wireless interconnect. Every bedroom now has its own smoke alarm, as well as circulation areas, and there are heat alarms in communal living areas and kitchens. In addition, Kidde’s hard-wired CO alarms with digital displays are installed on each floor.

For more information, visit: www.smoke-alarms.co.uk or email: sales@kiddesafety.co.uk Enquiry No 60

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Radmat Makes The Grade At State-Of-The-Art Corporate HQ For a striking modernist building overlooking the marshlands of North Kent, leading flat roof system provider Radmat Building Products have supplied a guaranteed roofing system which is set to deliver the highest standards of environmental performance and long term waterproofing integrity.

The new building near Sittingbourne - referred to as the Cube - has been designed by architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) for Knauf UK and contains a reception area, product gallery, technical support office, seminar and boardroom facilities and a drywall training school.

With environmental considerations at the forefront of the challenging split level design, the roof coverings formed a key part of the building’s sustainability strategy and helped the building achieving a BREEAM Very Good rating. AHMM specified the Radmat Esha-Universal Single Layer Waterproofing System and MedO Green Roof System to ensure a guaranteed, watertight, high performance system.

Offering ease of application and suitable for a wide range of applications including warm roofs, inverted roofs, loose laid ballasted roofs and green roofs, EshaUniversal is manufactured from recycled materials and is 100% recyclable. This shrink-free, low embodied energy membrane is flexible, stable and durable.

For the 850m² roof area, Radmat Approved Contractor Premier Roofing Systems Limited installed the Esha-Universal membrane over both metal and concrete decking along with an EshaBase vapour control layer and EshaTherm thermal insulation. The mid-level roof incorporates Esha Universal with a 250m² MedO Extensive Sedum green roof which the top level seminar room looks out over.

The completed building has strong 'green' credentials alongside the sustainable MedO Extensive Sedum roof as it features a highly insulated and airtight building envelope, PV panels, energy efficient lighting, low flush toilets, drainage design and reducing waste to landfill.

‘The brief was challenging for all parties as the building had to reflect the high profile projects we work on,’ commented Ian Stokes, Knauf UK Managing Director.

‘For a building that maximised the use of our own building products, we were very particular and the roof coverings played their part in the building’s sustainability strategy.’

With Radmat involved in every step of the process from design through to completion and offering comprehensive technical support, the specification of the Esha Universal System has played a key part in helping to deliver a guaranteed and versatile roofing system which will protect the building from the elements for years to come.

Enquiry No 61

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Filon GRP Over-Roofing Gives Council Depot A New Lease Of Life In a project recently commissioned by South Ribble Borough Council Filon’s lightweight GRP over-roofing system was used to refurbish their Moss Side depot in Leyland, Lancashire. The existing asbestos cement roof had started to fail, allowing water ingress into some areas of the building.

A survey confirmed that the 2,000m2 roof was in very poor condition and also revealed that the supporting structure wasn’t strong enough to support the steel profiled roof that had originally been considered by the client. Having had prior experience of Filon’s over-roofing system, the selected roofing contractor recognised that this was the ideal solution for the project. A spokesman for the contract team said: “Filon over-roofing is strong and durable, yet very light, so it can be used to overlay existing failing roof finishes without the need for additional structural supports.”

This method of roof refurbishment created additional advantages for the Moss Side depot. By removing the need to strip the existing roof sheets, time on-site was minimised and the whole operation was carried out with minimal disruption to building occupants. Filon over-roofing eliminated the requirement for asbestos handling or disposal, creating further savings and avoiding potential health & safety issues. The insulation was also upgraded as part of the over-roofing project – another benefit of this method of refurbishment. Filon over-roofing has been proven in hundreds of applications around the UK for clients including: Royal Mail; Granada TV; Jewson; Rolls Royce; Comet; Marks & Spencer and many, many more. www.filon.co.uk Enquiry No 62 GO!PUBLIC:SEPTEMBER 2014

Safesite’s GUARDRAIL range is designed to provide permanent edge protection where regular access is required. The flexibility of the systems offers the choice of free standing edge protection including standard, raked, radiused, folding and counterweight free systems, as well as collective protection for metal profile and standing seam roofs, providing a solution for every situation. As fall protection specialists, Safesite offers the complete range of health and safety solutions, from site survey to design and installation – all backed by system training and annual recertification.

Guardrails / Mobile Man Anchor / Demarcation / Mobile Valley Frame Fragile Roof Access Solutions / Kee Anchor Beam / Ladder Restraints Self Closing Gate / Life Line Systems

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The Long Light Walk

New Eco Homes Benefit From Total Glass ‘A’-Rated Windows

This dramatic link bridge, supported on T-shaped columns high above the ground, is a high profile attraction at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

It neatly solves the problem of providing a safe and attractive walkway Between the old Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the new main building. The walkway is formed with Kalwall, pierced at intervals with clear glazed full height windows. This highly insulating cladding solution admits natural diffused daylight into the space to create an attractive ambience without shadows or glare. It not only provides privacy but is robust enough to resist impact. The cladding is self-cleaning, a major benefit in reducing regular maintenance. At night, the facade is transformed by its artificial light into an attractive glowing feature. www.structura-uk.com/kalwall Enquiry No 64

Stylish Quality For Orion Homes Orion Homes chooses stylish Regency guttering for its developments; not only for its smart looks, but also for its quality and ease of installation. Installers from quality housebuilder Orion Homes have fitted literally miles of the traditionally styled Hunter guttering on new homes right across Yorkshire. The latest development featuring Surefit Regency is Spring Place Park near Mirfield, a development of attractive three and four bedroom homes. Regency brings together the best of the old and the new: the low maintenance and durability of modern PVC-U, with attractive traditional curved, stepped profile.

While Regency is good looking, it is also up to the job. It has a generous 125mm profile, which has an impressive flow capacity so it can cope with a wide range of projects. www.hunterplastics.co.uk Enquiry No 65

New eco homes in Liverpool achieving Level Three of the Code for Sustainable Homes feature ‘A’-rated PVC-U windows manufactured and installed by Total Glass, the city’s social housing fenestration specialist. Total Glass worked with main contractors Lovells on the £2.1 million scheme that has delivered 18 modern town houses for social housing provider Liverpool Mutual Homes.

Casement windows in a RAL 7016 dark grey external foiled finish give the two and three-bedroomed town houses in Barlow Street a smart and contemporary appearance. The Secured by Design window specification included restrictors and laminated glass panels in the ground floor ones.

Built on the site of old vacant maisonettes fronting Westminster Road, the new homes have rejuvenated a major gateway to the city, while their energy efficiency should result in cheaper fuel bills for residents. www.totalglass.com Enquiry No 66

Chatham Bus Station – A Series Of VMZINC Curves The new Chatham Waterfront bus station forms part of the £6 billion Medway Regeneration plan. Its highly distinctive VMZINC standing seam canopies and flat lock fascias in preweathered QUARTZ-ZINC® were specified by infrastructure specialist D5 Architects. Zinc’s malleability made it the logical choice of metal for a design incorporating a series of tight, sweeping curves.

The site has 20 stands and an information centre, is close to the proposed Chatham Docks World Heritage Site, between the town centre and open parkland adjacent to the River Medway. The canopies were designed to minimise barriers, for the benefit of passenger access and transitory pedestrians. www.vmzinc.co.uk Enquiry No 67

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Howe Green Has Historic Restoration Covered At Manchester Cathedral Howe Green’s heavy-duty 7500 Series stainless steel access covers have been installed at Manchester Cathedral as part of extensive reordering works commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Manchester Cathedral.

Architecturally, Manchester Cathedral is modern by Cathedral standards and was built up around the mediaeval Collegiate Church by the Victorians. In the late early and mid 19th Century, the original ledger stones were replaced with concrete and a network of copper pipe acting as an early form of in-floor heating. Heating the Cathedral from the floor was essentially the same method used over 150 years later but with only 60% of the heating pipe work working in recent years, a little intervention of the earthly kind was needed to make the facilities fit for the 21st century.

Specialist architects Lloyd Evans Prichard planned and implemented the project, overseeing a painstaking excavation process, the removal of the old antiquated heating system and subsequent installation of a new network of mechanical and electrical chambers across the entire body of the main Cathedral building, including its Nave, aisles and chapels.

As a leading developer and manufacturer of floor, ceiling and wall access solutions, Howe Green’s access covers were chosen to provide reliable yet virtually invisible access to these chambers, for best aesthetics and to ensure easy maintenance going forward. Over 70 of their 7500 Series stainless steel access covers were made, each to a bespoke size and specification to fit precisely with new Burlington Stone slabs being installed. Several multipart covers were needed too, the largest at 1747 x 853mm mirroring the dimension of Victorian voids underneath the stone floor. Multiple frame and cover sections ensured the frame weights met HSE manual handling requirements.

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On a more unusual note, Howe Green also designed a special cover grating to allow air supply to the blower working the bellows of the Cathedral’s remarkable organ; famously damaged in a series of bombing raids during the war but repaired, maintained and used to this day.

All the stainless steel access panels supplied were designed to withstand heavy foot traffic, without any detriment to strength or quality. Fitted quickly and unobtrusively into all types of hard floor finishes, the installation of the floor access panels allowed work on site to flow smoothly with the covers sitting 100% flush with the floor with no risk of slips or trips.

But in such a historic and prestigious building, the decision to use Howe Green access covers was not just about practicality; it was also essential that the access panels blended in seamlessly with the floor to achieve the required aesthetic.

“We were delighted to have been involved with this project,” said Richard Centa, Howe Green’s Sales and Marketing Director. “ The appearance of a completely continuous floor was achieved, despite the huge network of mechanical and electrical chambers underneath it. With such a robust access solution in place, this landmark building will be easier to maintain going forward - and its many visitors will be much warmer!”.

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Gloucester Opens Its Gateway To Mapei’s Eco Products At Britain’s Greenest Services A Mapei decorative floor system has been installed at Gloucester Services – a new environmentally-friendly service station on the edge of the Cotswolds. Located on the M5 Northbound, between junctions 11a and 12, ‘Britain’s greenest motorway services’ was delivered by AFL Architects. The main building is constructed from local stone and timber, and features an arched grass-covered roof set to receive BREEAM excellent rating. Three individual Mapei products were specified, alongside porcelain tiles and vinyl sheeting, throughout a 1,236m2 area. All floor works were carried out by Polished Concrete Designs for main contractor, Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd. Gloucester Services, which opened in May, is a £40-million joint project between a local charity and Westmorland Limited. The charity, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, will generate income from the service station, to support nearby target communities and charity partners in Gloucester and Stonehouse. The site includes extensive landscaping, along with electrical vehicle charging stations, a wildflower seeded roof and capacity to switch to bio-fuel pumps. A farm-shop will also feature at the site, stocked with local produce, in place of fast food outlets.

Within the main building, a screed incorporating Mapei’s fast drying hydraulic binder, Topcem was laid over insulation and underfloor heating. Mapei’s twocomponent, solvent-free Primer SN was applied to provide a key for Mapei Ultratop - a decorative Anthracite-toned surface that gives the appearance of a polished concrete. The petrol station was also completed using Mapei Ultratop Anthracite.

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

Enquiry No 69

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Walthamstow Blues A 13-storey hotel next to Walthamstow Central Station, London, has been completed, clad with Nordic Blue Living copper from Aurubis Architectural alongside black brickwork.

Located on a prominent town centre site, the 107-bedroom hotel forms a key part of a mixed-use scheme that will also provide new homes, retail space and a landscaped public realm. Designed

by Rolfe-Judd Architects, the hotel tower is conceived as a series of vertical articulated masses, differentiated by facades clad either in black brick or Nordic Blue Living 1 copper. Nordic Blue is a factory-applied patina developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. In marine climates, the natural copper patina contains some copper chloride giving it more of a blue colour and this is emulated with Nordic Blue using 100 % brochantite.

Another range, Nordic Green, is produced with a hint of iron sulphate yellow, replicating the natural green. With both ranges, the process can be accurately controlled so that, as well as the solid blue or green patina colours, other intensities of patina flecks can be created revealing some of the dark oxidised background material, as with the Nordic Blue Living 1 here.

The material is easily bent and formed, and there are no limitations on the length of pre-patinated copper sheet or strip because whole coils are treated on the production line, not just limited size sheets. This enabled the vertical long-strip cladding, as used at Walthamstow broken up by horizontal bands at floor levels.

Other Aurubis Architectural copper surfaces include Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’, as well as Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper giving either light or dark brown oxidisation that otherwise takes time to develop in the environment. Copper alloys are also available for architectural applications, such as Nordic Bronze and Nordic Brass – which is now also available pre-weathered – and the innovative Nordic Royal, an alloy with a long-lasting golden colour. www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural Enquiry No 70

Selectaglaze Helps Keep ‘Silence In The Library’ Windows are an important architectural element of a building but those with single glazing provide minimal thermal insulation, poor acoustics and little security. Secondary glazing can provide a discreet and practical solution to these issues and is very suited to Traditional or Listed buildings. This is especially important for Libraries as they need to offer a haven of peace, quiet and comfort.

As part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s recent £5.3m building extension and upgrade programme of the West Bridgford Library, Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer of secondary glazing, was briefed to treat the twelve sash windows, two with arched over-lights, in the building’s original façade. To avoid the introduction of additional sight lines hinged casements were specified and these were supplied with high specification sealed units to create triple glazing and so maximise the thermal insulation and energy performance of the building. The heavy glass and twin compression seals to each frame also ensure high levels of sound insulation and multipoint locking improves security.

The inclusion of flush hinges and a budget lock provides a very clean finish and avoids the windows being opened, apart from cleaning access by maintenance staff. Each window is bespoke manufactured to ensure the tightest seal and delivered to site fully fabricated, allowing rapid installation.

Secondary glazing can be sympathetically installed in fully occupied buildings with minimal disruption.

A secondary window is a reversible adaptation which, with sensitive design, achieves more significant noise insulation than standard double glazed units, typically 45dB, and reduces heat loss by over half. Where security is important products accredited to Secured by Design can be specified. For further information, please contact the Marketing Department on 01727 837271; e-mail enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit the company’s comprehensive website at www.selectaglaze.co.uk Enquiry No 71 GO!PUBLIC:SEPTEMBER 2014

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Olympic Wall Tile Mural Wins Top Honour The team responsible for creating two vast and complex wall tile murals in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, has just won a top honour for its outstanding achievement. The esteemed Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers, which names just a single project every three years as the winner of its Triennial Award for Wall and Floor Tiling, presented the Award to UK tile manufacturer and co-ordinator of the project Craven Dunnill Jackfield on 17 July.

The Award recognises the outstanding skills of the team involved, including artist Clare Woods, tile manufacturer and project coordinator Craven Dunnill Jackfield, and tiling contractor Miller Druck International Stone Ltd. The prestigious project had to meet tight budget and time constraints, set by the Olympic Delivery Authority. The sheer scale of the murals (757.2m²) and the exacting interpretation of the artwork caused countless technical challenges throughout the two year project. Over 30,000 ceramic tiles, in a multitude of shapes and sizes, were supplied by Craven Dunnill Jackfield; many involved new ceramic tile decorating techniques, developed specifically for the project.

After the presentation of the Triennial Award, Adrian Blundell, Head of Production at Craven Dunnill Jackfield, commented: “This was a high profile and exciting project, a golden opportunity to demonstrate Jackfield’s unique mural expertise on a world stage and we succeeded, creating stunning works of art which are now part of the Olympic legacy”.

Craven Dunnill Jackfield is a specialist UK manufacturer, best known for hand-making authentic, encaustic and geometric tiles for major restoration projects such as The Palace of Westminster. Since the completion of the Olympic Park wall tile murals, the company has expanded its mural capacity and undertakes contemporary styled wall tile murals both in the UK and overseas. www.cravendunnill-jackfield.co.uk Enquiry No 72

Dallmer Floor Drains Prove Their Fitness At easyGym Dallmer has supplied its stylish CeraLine shower channels for a chain of popular private fitness clubs stretching from the capital to the Midlands: being specified for their high discharge rates and excellent installation characteristics as well as their attractive appearance: proving their all-round fitness for purpose.

The easyGym operates 10 venues created by the group, which had previously spread its wings from airline flights to budget hotels. The Fulham gym, with five female and five male shower cubicles, is one of the latest venues to be refurbished.

Dallmer was able to supply the CeraLine W2000 units so that they could be finished on site. This latest contract was carried out by main contractor, Lovebuild.

Work was completed on schedule, in June, with the design of the rugged, stainless steel and polypropylene drainage channels helping to speed both the plumbing connections and the laying of the floor tiling.

The two metre long sections of channel feature sanded flanges to ensure a secure bond with the under-tile waterproofing layer; while the height adjustable legs facilitate millimetre accurate levelling. As in this instance the CeraLine is normally aligned with the wall of the shower area to remove water effectively from the surrounding floor surface. In fact with water filling to a depth of 20 mm around the CeraLine W2000, the hydraulic design of the Dallmer channel offers a flow rate of 1.4 litres per second compared to just 0.8 for standard channels.

The CeraLine W2000 can also be laid with temporary blanking plates while the waste water connection is made using a ball-jointed side outlet which is adjustable from 0-15 degrees. A spokesperson for the project team commented: “Dallmer’s CeraLine W2000 channels are ideal for locations like the easyGym changing rooms, where clients expect the facilities to look their best. The CeraLine is simple to work with when positioning and laying the tiles up to their sides, while they also remove water very effectively and are easy to keep clean. www.dallmer.com Enquiry No 73

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KNX Assists In Creating The Right Learning And Living Environment At Hereward College

Q For Quality With Comar

Hereward College, Coventry, is a general Further Education college that provides day and residential places to disabled and non-disabled students, including those with cognitive, physical and sensory impairments.

KNX intelligent building technology has been implemented as the platform for the environmental controls that help students to access the facilities and services that the college provides. The KNX systems that have been installed allow physically able students to interact with a room in a standard manner. KNX gives the college the ability to control an individual room’s heating, lighting, access and socket outlets via infrared enabled devices including communication aids and a range of environmental controls. www.knxuk.org Enquiry No 74

Combisafe UBIX® Fits The Bill At Norwegian Parliament Building An innovative UBIX temporary roof system from COMBISAFE has provided reliable and high quality weather protection during a roof replacement project at The Storting – the 150 year old Norwegian Parliament Building in Oslo. Alliero Stillas AS was appointed to install a temporary roof to offer exceptional weather protection and enable a smooth and efficient construction programme, with the UBIX® temporary roof system fitting the bill. Taking the scaffolding team just one week to erect, the 432m2 UBIX temporary roof provided outstanding protection for the full four-month programme of works. As the lightest and most economical temporary roofing system on the market, it could be installed quickly, safely and economically – requiring no specialist tools or lifting gear and using just a small number of components. www.combisafe.co.uk

Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems recently completed a prestigious new build waterside residential development, Q Apartments, at Tanners Wharf, Bishop Stortford. Comar 5P.i open-out and tilt & turn windows, with Comar 7P.i rebated doors were selected for the apartments with Comar 7P.i AFT Commercial Doors for the main entrances.

For safety, the Comar 7P.i AFT Commercial Doors were fitted with AntiFinger Trap stiles. For the sleek modern façade, Comar 6 stick build/ step cut curtain walling was specified. Comar 6 curtain walling is a versatile thermally efficient system designed to integrate panels and glass of different widths into the façade with special profiles to include opening vents and doors.

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Labgrade Laminates A Slick Solution For Oil Manufacturer Labgrade, the decorative high pressure laminate with a solid core, manufactured by Abet Laminati, has been installed in the refurbished Millers Oils laboratories at Brighouse, West Yorkshire.

Supplied by Arnold Laver Bradford and installed by Cleckheaton Construction, the Labgrade, specially designed for use in sterile and hygienic environments, forms a hard-wearing, durable and attractive worktop.

With a 16mm solid black core, coupled with a specially formulated chemical resistant decorative surface, it is designed to resist damage caused by most laboratory chemicals. The easy to clean surface complements the core which provides a smooth decorative edge to resist the ingress of dirt and bacteria.

The laminate’s non-porous fabrication and edging make it ideal for use in areas of high moisture and humidity as its solid core construction means there is no risk of peeling, cracking or delamination. It is also well suited for heavy duty working areas, such as in schools, hospitals and industrial laboratories or in any application where chemical, impact and scratch resistant performance is required.

The range is available in eight plain colours and five speckled effects with the Sei finish. This is a fine grained texture featuring a low-glare surface with a resistance to finger marks. Samples and technical literature are available from Abet Ltd’s sample line on tel: 020 7473 6915 or visit www.abetuk.com Enquiry No 77

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Mapei System Provides First Line Of Defence At IWM London A Mapei system of flooring products has been specified as part of a major redevelopment at IWM London. Part of the Imperial War Museums, the historic museum has been transformed to mark the centenary of the First World War; the design– created by architects Foster + Partners - improves access, circulation, as well as creating new vistas to the park outside. Mapei’s high performance cementitious flooring system, Ultratop, was chosen to complement the exhibits and provide a low maintenance floor coupled with resistance to heavy pedestrian traffic. All works were co-ordinated by IWM’s Construction Managers, Lend Lease, and Mapei systems were installed by Polished Concrete Designs for ITC Concepts Ltd. The transformed IWM London includes new world-class First World War Galleries, a newly configured atrium and temporary events space over six floors displaying iconic large objects, new retail outlets and a café opening into the adjoining park. Alongside permanent exhibitions and galleries, new centenary features include Truth and Memory – the largest exhibition of British First World War art for almost 100 years - and a major family exhibition, Horrible Histories®.

Mapei’s flooring system was specified throughout a 5,000m2 floor area. The specified system included Mapei Topcem rapid-drying screed, which hardens within 24 hours and dries in approx. four days, thereby reducing installation times.

Mapei Primer SN, a two-component epoxy pre-filled primer, was applied to both existing and new substrates, and technologically advanced self-smoothing cementitious floor, Mapei Ultratop, was then installed. The system provides an anthracite-toned abrasion-resistant surface, ideally suited to the heavy traffic environments.

For more information, please visit www.mapei.co.uk, email info@mapei.co.uk or tel. +44 (0)121 508 6970.

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Sika Provides Complete Transformation Solution For Leeds’ Oldest Multi-Storey Car Park Forming part of the multi-million pound upgrade of the iconic Merrion Centre in Leeds, Sika working with Town Centre Securities PLC, Town Centre Car Parks, GMI Construction Group, Curtins Consulting and Makers Construction Ltd has provided a range of concrete repair, structural strengthening and corrosion management systems during a major refurbishment of the 950 space multi-storey car park which will see it transformed into a more welcoming and stylish facility as well as the most modern and technologically advanced car park in Leeds.

Makers Construction Ltd were appointed by consulting engineers Curtins Consulting and main contractor GMI Construction Group to carry out the repairs and undertake the largest project of this type in Europe. The phased refurbishment of the ageing concrete structure included a series of major concrete and structural repairs, new expansion joints and new anti-carbonation and waterproof coatings. The car park needed to use several systems to meet the different needs of each level with each area having to be durable and resistant to chemicals and abrasion. The external top decking also had to have superb crack bridging properties to accommodate freezethawing and the dynamic movement which is associated with reinforced concrete structures and exposure to UV. The project engineer required an uplift in strength of the reinforced concrete elements of the car park, in order to achieve the required structural strengthening of the car park. Sika proposed the use of a carbon fibre structural strengthening system using SikaWrap Anchors and the high performance SikaWrap 300, a reinforced carbon fibre fabric which was used for the flexural and shear strengthening of slabs within the building structure. Sika CarboDur Plates were used to strengthen the reinforced concrete beams on the car park structure. Sika CarboDur is a Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) system which is designed to provide high performance structural stability in the most demanding reinforcement applications.

Due to high chlorides levels and low concrete cover to the reinforcement, an effective corrosion management system was required to be incorporated as part of the refurbishment works. Sika Galvashield Sacrificial Anodes were applied to the concrete patch repairs to protect against incipient anode corrosion. Sika Ferrogard

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903+ was spray applied to the remaining areas of the concrete slab to protect against further corrosion occurring to the steel reinforcement due to the presence of chlorides and carbonation.

Sika Rapid Repair Mortar was used for the smaller concrete deck repairs due to its fast application process, excellent adhesion and long term performance. Offering high early strength, this one component, fast setting cementitious repair mortar exceeds the BS EN1504 regulations for concrete repair and protection and is ideal for use on both horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces. For deeper and large volume surface repairs, Sika Armorex Armorcrete was used.

Before applying the waterproofing and surface finishes to the car park decks, the substrates were cleaned and prepared using a vacuum shot blasting operation. For the intermediate decks, a system featuring Sikafloor 161, Sikafloor 375N Elastic and Sikafloor 358 was chosen. Sikafloor 161, 2 part epoxy resin, was used as a highly moisture resistant primer. It was then covered with a layer of Sikafloor 375N Elastic, a solvent free highly elastic polyurethane membrane with crack bridging properties and a seal coat of Sikafloor 358. Broadcast with quartz aggregate for anti-slip qualities and resistance to abrasion, it is an ideal choice for car park applications.

For the exposed top decks, which were failing and delaminated in large areas exposing the the concrete deck to water ingress, the company’s SikaFloor Pronto decking system combined long term waterproofing integrity and exceptional resistance with a fast application that minimises the time that the car park deck would be unoperational. Featuring PMMA (polymethyl methacrylic), the resin flooring system is ready for foot traffic after one hour and fully cured after two.

With the renovation on track towards its completion in November 2014, the specification of a range of innovative products from Sika will ensure the car park is transformed within the shortest timeframe possible.

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