Refurb Renovation News Issue 28 - End of Year Review 2017

End of Year Review- Issue 28 2017

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3DREID CONVERTS VACANT FLOORS TO OFFICE SPACE IN PRESTIGIOUS EDINBURGH LOCATION

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GROHE SMARTCONTROL CONCEALED, EXCEALED AND EXPOSED

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ECOMERCHANT SIGN OF A GREAT BUILDER: THEY’RE TIGHT, AIRTIGHT

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CVO FIRE WARMING THOUGHTS FOR WINTER

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ECOPHON OFFERS NEW FOCUSTM ON ACOUSTIC DESIGN

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ALUMEN NEW ALUMINIUM SLIDING DOORS SET TO TRANSFORM THE UK MARKET

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3DReid converts vacant floors to office space in prestigious Edinburgh location

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Architecture practice 3DReid has completed a sensitive £2.0 million conversion of three of the few remaining original Princes Street townhouses to office use.

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y converting the vacant upper storeys of the B-listed buildings and adding a contemporary extension, 3DReid has created 15,810sqft (Gross Internal Area) of light and practical quality office space for client and developer Hazledene House Limited.

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3DReid applied their experience of both office developments and listed buildings to rationalise the significant degree of ad hoc development, accrued over many decades.

Sitting in the heart of the World Heritage Site, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, the properties have a rich history, variously used as Victorian tearooms, a risqué cinema and a record store; the various traces of which are still present within the building fabric.

3DReid applied their experience of both office developments and listed buildings to rationalise the significant degree of ad hoc development, accrued over many decades. Working within the essentially domestic scale of the architecture, the design created a bright workspace for modern tenants, particularly for the emergent and strongly growing tech and design sectors.

The floorplates needed to be flexible and adaptable, so 3DReid used exposed servicing to maximise the versatility and apparent volume of the space. A complementary industrial language was established in the look and feel of the new extension and building services, to create a unifying and holistic aesthetic throughout.

The scheme revealed and preserved the hidden fabric of the building and the evidence of its former uses, from the ornate bay windows of the tea room, to the curved trusses of the cinema space and the spray painted record label names, where racks of vinyl once stood. Original stone work contrasts with crisp white finished walls, with brick, concrete and steel used sparingly in the final scheme.

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exercise in unpicking a long history of incoherent and unsympathetic interventions. In doing so, we created a framework around which the property could be rationalised and expanded.” Says Chris Dobson, Associate Director at 3DReid. “In the context of Edinburgh in particular, where the opportunity of ‘blank sites’ are limited, this example of bringing redundant or under-utilised floor space back in to use is especially satisfying.”

The contemporary extension illustrates the potential for the hidden areas of the city’s urban blocks to support interventions, and particularly interventions that do not slavishly adhere to a pastiche of the historic building stock. 3DReid’s stepped form and insulated translucent u-channel glass block achieves light filled floorplates, whilst preserving the amenity and privacy of surrounding residences. The unconventional material gives the property a new identity, which carries a distinct quality, both by day and at night.

3DReid was able to draw on a considerable back catalogue of similar projects in Edinburgh, including a scheme at Norloch House which upgraded a previously converted B-listed former church hall into a contemporary shell and core office space.

On Princes Street itself, the practice has brought back into use the vacant upper levels of the Forsyth Building as hotel accommodation, and developed two new-build blocks in the form of the flagship Primark Store and the mixed use (office/retail) 40 Princes Street development.

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Latest News Bedlam Furnaces removed from Historic England’s Heritage At Risk Register Bedlam Furnaces, one of the most important industrial monuments in the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, has been taken off Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the construction of a protective canopy by the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, with the support of Historic England and the Ironbridge (Telford) Heritage Foundation.

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edlam Furnaces are of international significance as they were amongst the first in the country to be built specifically to smelt iron with coke and research suggests that much of the ironwork for the Iron Bridge was cast there. Now they are believed to be the last furnaces of their type that remain largely intact.

Anna Brennand, Chief Executive Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust commented: “The structures are a unique reminder of the scale of the iron industry in Shropshire and that by 1788 a third of all iron smelted in Great Britain was being made in the county. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust started conducting conservation work and archaeological studies on the Furnaces in the

1970s. This greatly increased our understanding of industrial ironworking during this period, however more recent reports revealed that the structure was deteriorating rapidly and it was subsequently put on Historic England’s Heritage At Risk Register.”

Following an extensive fundraising campaign, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust secured £1.2million, including a generous grant from Historic England of £700,000 to build a protective canopy over the remains of the furnaces. Work started during the summer and all of the structural work is now complete. Further funds will be required to address the ongoing conservation needs of the Bedlam Furnaces.

Insurers call for end to fire-risk cladding refurbs The Association of British Insurers is demanding for an end to the use of combustible cladding and a total revamp of the Building Regulations.

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he insurance trade body made its demands in a submission to the ongoing review of fire safety and building codes led by Dame Judith Hackitt in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

ABI Director of General Insurance Policy, James Dalton, said: “It is time to end the outdated fire safety regulation of buildings that are putting lives at risk.

“Grenfell represents a systemic failure of the protection of buildings from fire in this country.

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on the outside of new and refurbished buildings and strictly limiting the use of combustible material on the inside.

Development of more robust testing regimes to prove materials are not combustible, and to replicate how these materials are used in real world conditions.

Much more clarity on the roles and responsibilities of all those involved in managing the fire safety of a building.

Improving fire protection measures including mandating the installation of fire sprinklers for new schools, care homes and warehouses over 2000m2 – a call the ABI first made in 2016.

“The ABI has been calling for changes to buildings regulations since 2009 that would improve fire safety and it is terribly sad it took such a tragic event to bring about change.

“This review marks a seminal opportunity to recommend substantial change that will fundamentally improve fire safety in England’s buildings, but also, as a consequence, make these buildings more commercially attractive risks to insurers, increasing competitiveness and benefitting customers through an associated effect on premiums.”

Government tests on 278 towers fitted with aluminium cladding material cladding found that only 12 passed fire safety checks.

Anna Brennand, continues: “We have worked closely with Historic England to ensure that the canopy protects Bedlam Furnaces from the elements and we are delighted that Historic England have now removed the monument from their Heritage At Risk Register. We also worked with Shropshire based specialist architects McPhillips as the main contractor. The new structure allows Bedlam Furnaces to be seen within their natural and historic context and at the same time provide the level of protection required.”

The Bedlam Furnaces’ site is one of the 36 historic assets under the care of Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, which is an education and heritage conservation charity.

Gas lapse on tower refurb job Wates and one of its subcontractors have been sentenced after a project to remove cowls to redundant flue pipes resulted in carbon monoxide (CO) entering a residential tower.

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ambridge Crown Court heard how, on 19 December 2014, a mistake regarding the correct floor level resulted in a live flue becoming blocked.

Scaffolding was erected outside a 13-storey residential block without marked lift levels and the external wall of the building had no markings to identify floor levels or flat numbers.

Operatives from subcontractor R J Fitters were given a diagram marked with the redundant flues and were expected to find the redundant flues amongst live flues.

The problem was only identified when a CO monitor activated and the homeowner and her son investigated. The damaged boiler was switched off before any potential serious ill-health could occur.

An HSE investigation found that main contractor

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Construction Output Decreases Chancellor must for a Second Quarter improve access ONS figures published today show that construction output contracted 0.9% in the third quarter of 2017. This is a downward revision from the preliminary estimate of a 0.7% decline released in October and follows the 0.5% fall in output recorded in Q2.

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ebecca Larkin, Senior Economist at the Construction Products Association, commented: “At a headline level, today’s data shouts ‘construction recession’, marked by two consecutive quarters of falling output. However, output remains at relatively high levels – 1.1% higher than a year ago and 7.1% higher than 2015 Q3.

The Chancellor must take bold action in the forthcoming Budget to improve access to finance for SME builders if he wants to tackle the housing crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

“There is also a clear variation in performance by sector, as highlighted in the CPA’s forecasts. Private housing output rose 1.8% to a record high during the quarter, with demand and confidence sustained by the Help to Buy equity loan. The £10 billion extra funding for the policy announced last month will maintain impetus in house building, with greater certainty over affordable rent-setting also supporting building by housing associations.

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rian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “If the Government wants to solve the housing crisis, it must address the access to finance issue that local housebuilders continue to face.

“Nevertheless, areas of weakness include private commercial, where new orders have fallen for three quarters and signal a lack of offices and retail projects to replace those now coming to an end. This is echoed in the public non-housing sector, which is suffering from lower volumes of work on schools and a dearth of new large hospitals projects.”

NFB: Interest rate rise could help SMEs claw back late payments

Wates and R J Fitters Ltd failed to manage the risk involved with the project.

The investigation found that they could have marked the levels on the scaffold and the levels/flat numbers on the external wall of the building.

A supervisor could have marked the redundant flue pipes to ensure the correct cowls were removed and flue pipes blocked up.

The companies could have, instead of blocking the redundant flue pipes, put a cage around the cowls to ensure they did not fall.

Wates pleaded guilty to a safety breach and was fined £640,000 and ordered to pay costs of £20,862.52.

Speaking after the hearing HSE inspector Sandra Dias said: “It is the responsibility of both the principal contractor and subcontractor to ensure that safe systems of work have been identified and adopted.

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has increased rates to 0.5%. The MPC had cut the base interest rate to an historic low of 0.25% in August 2016, two months after the EU referendum.

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he National Federation of Builders (NFB) believes that this decision will help construction SMEs chase late payments across their supply chains. The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Regulations of 2013 allows companies that are owed payments to charge interest at 8% of the debt plus the Bank of England’s base rate.

Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “The interest rate rise will give SMEs more leverage when chasing late payments, but there is still some way to go. When the Bank of England previously cut interest rate in 2016, we asked the Government to increase efforts to tackle late payment more aggressively. Construction continues to have the worst payment record of any industrial sector, with SMEs owed more than £30 billion in unpaid invoices.

Beresford continued: “SMEs make up for more than 99% of the construction industry. This is an opportunity for SMEs to test the small business commissioner who can deal with late payment claims, confidentially if required.”

The Chancellor needs to commit to underwriting loans from banks to small house builders to get finance flowing into our sector once more. Nearly a decade after the financial crisis, difficulty in accessing finance remains a major barrier to small house builders increasing their delivery of new homes.

Indeed, the FMB’s 2017 House Builders’ Survey showed little signs of improvement in this picture and if anything suggested slight deterioration in lending conditions.

Assessments of lending conditions to SME developers were down slightly from 2016, the first fall in this measure since 2013. These difficulties make it much harder for existing SME house builders to flourish and grow and deter new firms from entering the market.

This has resulted in a less dynamic house building sector that is less able to expand to build the homes we need.”

Berry concluded: “If local housebuilders are to build Britain out of the housing crisis, the Chancellor must use the Budget to pull as many levers as possible in order to enable more finance to reach SMEs. One thing the Government can do is act to reduce the capital costs of lending to this sector for smaller specialist lenders. The initiative announced last week by the British Business Bank to extend its ENABLE Guarantee to house building by striking a deal with United Trust Bank is welcome. This type of Government action, because it pushes down the capital costs of lending to SME builders, will allow lenders to do much more of this.

The Chancellor needs to back this initiative, encourage its expansion and explore all other options to reduce the risk and costs to banks of lending into this sector. If the Government wants to meet the ambitious housing targets it has set itself, it will need to ensure the longconstrained SME housing sector can once again access the finance it needs to meet the challenge of tackling Britain’s housing crisis.”

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System from ISM integrates Legacy Systems to control door entry, CCTV and more

Len Fevrier at Homes for Haringey has been impressed with the system and how it has performed so far: “We have used the ISM Ultimate door entry products and its Genesys 2 control room software platform extensively in the Borough over many years and have enjoyed excellent product reliability and technical support.

A new Concierge and Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solution from Intergrated Security Manufacturing (ISM) is protecting two tower blocks in Haringey, enabling authorised council employees to control door access and manage fire and security systems from anywhere within the council’s estate.

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ewbury House, Finsbury House, John Keats House and Thomas Hardy House in Wood Green, London, already feature four of ISM’s state-of-the-art Ultimate door entry systems as well as another two, third-party

“To improve our efficiency and give faster responses to our residents we needed to provide concierge services to all our estates,” he says.

“The development of the Entrotec integration into the Genesys platform, allowed Haringey to combine technology, including CCTV and fire, without going to the expense of replacing legacy door entry equipment unnecessarily.

This delivers a much-needed saving during these challenging economic times for local councils, and we plan to roll this system out across the rest of the Broadwater Farm Estate and potentially other sites in the borough.”

“We have used the ISM Ultimate door entry products and its Genesys 2 control room software platform extensively in the Borough over many years and have enjoyed excellent product reliability and technical support.” Len Fevrier at Homes for Haringey technology systems (Elizabeth Blackwell and George Lansbury) from Entrotec, utilising its Apex Dual path speech technology. Thanks to the Genesys PSIM from ISM, multiple technologies can be controlled, regardless of the manufacturer, providing enhanced security to residents in 510 flats across the six towers.

This delivers greater flexibility and control, eliminates the potential disruption caused by installing new equipment, and protects the council’s legacy investment. It also means that further buildings with existing ISM or Entrotec systems can be added as required with only minimal additional investment.

Most importantly, it features Migrating 3+ technology, a patented automatic failover technology that adds higher levels of automatic configurable redundancy and power. Control is effectively distributed across multiple workstations.

The PSIM software operates as a standalone platform over LAN or WAN networks for remote and local sites with workstations that can be transferred to any operating security control room on the network. This offers the end user flexibility when closing down sites or buildings for off-peak or out of normal working hours or in the unlikely event of any system failures.

Ultimate is a fully addressable digital telephone entry system that is robust in design and easy to install. Unlike other door entry systems on the market it has multi speech paths that allow numerous conversations to be had at one time Such was the complexity of the project, that from initial design of the system to completing the installation took around two years to complete. Fire alarms, access control and CCTV can all now be controlled from one computer from any of the Council’s network.

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Genesys allows the integration not just of door entry systems, but also multiple systems from multiple manufacturers – all from one holistic integrated security system. Every electronic security or fire safety device from CCTV and Intruder Alarms to Electronic Locking and Public Address can be monitored and controlled from a single platform.

Managing Director of ISM, Stephen Smith, says this project is a perfect example of the flexibility of Genesys and its door entry system range: “Genesys is a ‘true’ PSIM system built around intuitive software that combines a range of industry leading features and benefits including an enhanced graphical user experience and 3-D modeling and a comprehensive event management database.

Events and alarms from any integrated security application are presented to the operator clearly as and when they happen.”

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Innovative Underfloor Air Conditioning for Plexal at Here East AET Flexible Space recently supplied a bespoke underfloor air conditioning system to the Plexal innovation centre at Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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he Here East project announced in 2013 involved transforming the former Olympic Press and Broadcast spaces into Europe’s biggest technology hub. Plexal’s vision was to create new space at the East London campus for technology companies, universities, start-ups and creatives, and AET Flexible Space are delighted to have contributed to this visionary development.

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The innovation centre has office spaces that can accommodate from four to thirty workers, in addition to shared co-working space. The centre also offers bespoke services for residents, such as discounted

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PR, law and recruitment, and the campusled design for co-working and collaboration gives it a distinctly unique edge over comparable co-working spaces in London.

Working closely with M&E consultant, Cundall and M&E contractor, McDowall’s Air Conditioning, AET Flexible Space have supplied and commissioned a total of 13 downflow units (CAM-V) and 146 slimline TUS-EC Fantiles to the new 50,000 ft2 workspace located on the ground floor, and on an additional mezzanine level of the former Olympic Press Centre building. The CAM-V system introduces conditioned air into the 190mm depth plenum beneath the raised access floor, and is then introduced

Working closely with M&E consultant, Cundall and M&E contractor, McDowall’s Air Conditioning, AET Flexible Space have supplied and commissioned a total of 13 downflow units (CAM-V) and 146 slimline TUSEC Fantiles to the new 50,000 ft2 workspace located on the ground floor, and on an additional mezzanine level of the former Olympic Press Centre building.

into the space via the fan terminal unit (Fantile). The Fantile replaces a standard 600mm x 600mm floor tile and is therefore easily interchangeable. The CAM-V unit receives used air back at high level for re-conditioning. This configuration is ideally suited to the “hangar” style building and enables a flexible offering for future reconfiguration of the space as no division of the plenum into supply and return air plena is required.

The underfloor system designed for the cellular office pods was also required to run in conjunction with other services, such as the 4-pipe fan coils used to cool the mezzanine co-working areas and the pre-existing trench heating system installed at the perimeter.

Custom floor stands were designed to raise the height of the CAM-V units, located in the central Plexal corridor within special acoustic enclosures.

The Here East development in Stratford was officially opened in June 2017 but was already 55% pre-let 18 months before completion.

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GROHE SmartControl Conceale Excealed Exposed The unique GROHE Rainshower® SmartControl system is the first of its kind on the market to offer on-off and volume control at the push and turn of a button to turn up your shower experience!

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he shower has been designed to deliver a luxurious and personalised bathing experience, whilst being extremely easy and intuitive to use and install. The user simply selects the spray pattern by pushing a button on the sleek control. Turning the button allows the user to choose the perfect strength and volume of the water flow.

The award-winning shower is now available in three variants, including exposed, concealed and excealed options with a brand new Smartbox three-way diverter.

The Smartbox comes with three water outlets allowing you to have either a hand held shower and fixed shower head with two different spray options or hand held shower, fixed shower head and bath options, helping to save time and money for the specifier and installer as all three are controlled through the one concealed valve. The Smartbox can be combined with various design choices including glass and chrome trims and new two-jet showerheads for a luxurious shower - with or without the shower rod depending on style preference. An installation video is available to make set up as quick and simple as possible.

Through SmartControl, GROHE has designed a shower system which provides an option for all making it a perfect specification choice.

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All SmartControl models are designed for all of the family, with advanced safety functions including a SafeStop button on the thermostat handle which limits the temperature to a maximum of 38 degrees Celsius, unless deliberately overridden.

Meanwhile, GROHE TurboStat® thermostatic technology ensures that the chosen temperature is reached within fractions of a second and maintained reliably until the user chooses to change it. The thermostat also features GROHE CoolTouch® technology which removes the risk of scalding by keeping the shower’s surfaces cool.

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Through SmartControl, GROHE has designed a shower system which provides an option for all making it a perfect specification choice. The model features a wide range of spray patterns, including a relaxing TrioMassage spray, the GROHE Rain spray and the GROHE Rain O2 spray. This provides an option for all of the family and ensures a spray pattern for any type of mood – from a relaxing showering experience to a quick morning shower. The shower nozzles also feature SpeedClean technology, for a clean shower with minimal effort.

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To make choosing the right SmartControl straightforward for everyone, GROHE has provided a clever shower configurator so you can easily find the perfect model for your overall design and needs. Please see here: http:// configurator.grohe.co.uk/en_gb/ showersystems/configurator

Project News Hat trick of deals at Apollo Park, k as food distributor Carnevale is the latest occupier to move in Leading property consultancy JLL secures three consecutive deals for developer and asset manager Chancerygate

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ne of Bristol’s premier industrial estates has welcomed an Italian food distributor as its newest occupier.

Carnevale has purchased two units at Apollo Park, totaling 9,851 sq. ft as it expands its distribution facility.

This is the third deal JLL has brokered, disposing of five units, on behalf of Chancerygate. Colonna Coffee took occupation of unit five earlier in the year, followed by the sale of two units to food company, First Quality Foods, which completed in September.

Giles Weir, director of industrial and logistics at JLL, said: “This latest deal demonstrates the continued demand for both freehold properties and distribution facilities.

Demand for freehold stock has been ever present in the market as occupiers have sought the ownership of their own premises. This is great news for Chancerygate and rewards its strategy to build speculatively which is now paying off.”

Victoria Mann, asset manager at Chancerygate commented: “The high level of interest we have had from prospective tenants and owner occupiers has been very encouraging. The latest sale of two units to

Students renovate properties in innovative partnership College students are gaining real-life experience in renovating properties as they prepare for trades careers thanks to a new partnership.

Carnevale has boosted the strong list of occupiers at Apollo Park. Indeed, all three transactions are a great result at the estate and justify the decision that Changerygate took to build speculatively.”

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Giles Weir added “These recent transactions show there is plenty of confidence within the industrial market. Whilst supply is at a 13 year low, our enquiry levels have remained steady for the last two years, across all size ranges. The number of transactions has fallen but this is as a result of lack of development.

Students from the College, which is part of the Lincoln College Group, are being given the chance to renovate and refurbish some of Acis’ empty properties so they can be re-let to people in the area.

“Fortunately, 2018 will see a significant increase in availability due to the completion of several speculative schemes across the region. At last, next year will see supply levels at their highest level for quite some time, enabling many firms to finally achieve their property requirements.”

JLL has been acting jointly with Colliers at Apollo Park.

The last remaining four units at the estate are now under offer.

ocial housing provider Acis has teamed up with the Construction Career College in Gainsborough to give hands-on opportunities to the future generation of tradespeople.

The project, funded by Teach Too, sees groups of around 20 students work alongside tradespeople from Acis company Prime, giving them practical, reallife skills as they train for their qualifications.

The first renovation was completed in May, with students fitting a new kitchen, refurbishing a bathroom, and undertaking plastering and decorating in a flat in one of Acis’ sheltered

McBains secures contract for new Oxford hospital Leading interdisciplinary consulting and design agency McBains has secured the contract for management of the construction of a new £12m hospital for Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, it was announced today.

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he new 22-bed facility, a Learning Disability Unit, will be located on the Littlemore Mental Health Centre site.

It will be a secure unit where patients with learning difficulties can be treated safely and securely. Design work will commence immediately and the unit will be fully operational by July 2019.

McBains will provide project management and full design team services including architectural services and civil and structural engineering services.

Anthony Coumidis, Director - Public Sector Head, McBains, said: “We are delighted to have been appointed to this contract. The new unit will provide safe and secure services for patients with learning difficulties in the Oxford area and have a strong focus on the environment being autism-friendly.”

McBains has already worked on a number of major public sector projects in health sector including providing new facilities at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.

LSE and the Royal College of Surgeons announce completion of purchase of Nuffield Building The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) announce today that they have achieved contract completion on the purchase of Nuffield Building [1].

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he building, currently part of the RCS headquarters, will be transferred to LSE following the completion of the redevelopment of the RCS’s historic ‘Barrydesigned’ building in 2020.

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The Nuffield Building, which is adjacent to the LSE’s Lincoln’s Inn Fields estate, will enable the School to use the building’s almost 93,000 sqf of additional space to improve the student experience, offering new facilities and enhancing the teaching and learning environment.

Julian S. Robinson, LSE Director of Estates said: “We are delighted to have agreed this purchase from our long-term neighbours. This strategically

important acquisition further reinforces the School’s presence on Lincoln’s Inn Fields and will help us realise our ambition of creating a ‘world class’ estate. Together with the planned development of the Marshall Building, the acquisition of the Nuffield contributes to our state-of-the-art infrastructure in central London, supporting and sustaining LSE as a world-leader in social science education for generations to come.”

The RCS is redeveloping its ‘Barry-designed’ building as part of Project Transform, which will see the redeveloped space become a modern and light facility, providing the best education, examination and research resources for the nation’s surgeons. The project will refurbish and

maintain the historic façade and library.

The Hunterian Museum, which previously resided on the first floor of the RCS building, will be expanded to occupy the majority of the ground floor. This will allow more of the museum’s collection to be displayed when the museum reopens in early 2021.

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons said: “This is an exciting time for everyone at the RCS, and we are pleased that the sale of the long-term leasehold of Nuffield building to the LSE has now completed. This is another step on the RCS’s path to becoming a modern home for surgical excellence in the UK and across the world.”

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Participating students were presented with a certificate and Screwfix vouchers by Acis Chief Executive Greg Bacon at a small ceremony following the work.

Work on a further two properties is planned before the summer, including a major redevelopment to turn a three-bedroom property into a more spacious twobedroom property.

£15 Million National Lottery Backing for Burrell Collection Refurbishment and Redisplay

Jill Dickson, Volunteer and Employability Coordinator, said: “This project is all about giving young people direct experience of today’s industry so they’re ready to hit the ground running when they qualify and enter the workplace. We’re committed to developing the next generation of multi-skilled tradespeople.”

Rick Long, Head of Career Colleges at Lincoln College, said “This is a perfect example of real collaboration between employer and educator, both investing to create inspiring opportunities for young people.”

Kieran Cowan, one of the College students to participate, said: “It has been a privilege to be part of this project, I have gained valuable on-site experience.”

Gainsborough College’s Construction Career College is currently recruiting for its September 2017 intake.

Apply now for training that will lead to lucrative, secure careers in the construction industry. Visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/our-colleges/constructioncareer-college for more information Acis provides affordable housing across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. For more information about Acis, visit www.acisgroup.co.uk

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he funding marks a key milestone for the Burrell Collection which will see the museum and its Collection – regarded as one of the greatest, single personal collections in the world, undergo a refurbishment of the building and redisplay of almost 9,000 objects.

By optimising spaces and visitor circulation throughout the museum, the innovative scheme will open up all three floors of the building whilst protecting and enhancing the 1983 Grade A listed building’s architectural integrity. With support from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) thanks to National Lottery players, flexible displays for the rotation of artworks and new spaces for temporary exhibitions will allow much more of the collection to be displayed, giving visitors real insight into the breadth and depth of Sir William’s great gift. The entire Collection will be accessible digitally, collection stores will open to the public for the first time, and a new dedicated space for special exhibitions will be created. By capitalising on the Burrell’s unique park setting, landscaped terraces will also connect the museum to the stunning surroundings of Pollok Country Park.

The refurbishment will also repair the fabric of the building, improving its sustainability, transforming it from a building with a large carbon footprint into an energy-efficient, modern museum.

over 100 different supporters, the Burrell Renaissance has raised over 80% of the project costs to date.

Chair of Glasgow Life, Councillor David McDonald, said, “I would like to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund for its endorsement of the Burrell Collection’s ambitious refurbishment and redisplay.

“The Heritage Lottery Fund has supported the development of Glasgow Museums for almost two decades and its significant investment has played a vital role in the success and growth of the city’s cultural offer. With HLF’s support and commitment, the Burrell Collection is once again a catalyst for change, driving regeneration of the historic and cultural heritage of Pollok Country Park, greatly enhancing the wider cultural offer Southside of Glasgow and playing an important role in the city’s growing tourism offer by contributing to the economic impact tourism brings to the city.”

Seona Reid, Deputy Chair of HLF and Chair of the Scotland Committee, said, “The Burrell Collection was one of the greatest gifts ever given to a city and the seed that helped Glasgow grow into the thriving cultural centre it is today. It is timely then that in a year when we are celebrating Scotland’s History, Heritage and Archaeology, we are able to support such an important collection. Thanks to National Lottery players, it will be transformed so that it can continue to be a place of joy and inspiration for local, national and international visitors for many years to come.”

Sir Angus Grossart, Chair of Burrell Renaissance, said, “The Heritage Lottery Fund’s decision to support the renaissance of

the Burrell Collection is a wonderful endorsement of our plans to liberate the great potential of Sir William’s gift.

We need to provide a home worthy for this generation, of this incredible collection and its influence. We would like to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund for their support which will enable us to present Sir William’s collection within the international context and aspirations which were his guide.”

John McAslan, Executive Chairman of John McAslan + Partners, said, “We are delighted with today’s announcement which supports plans to breathe new life into the Burrell Collection so that it can continue to inspire local, national and international visitors for many years to come.”

James Alexander, Chief Executive of Event Communications, said, “We are absolutely delighted about the news from the HLF and most grateful for their ongoing support in securing a sustainable future for this unique and special building together with its wonderful collection. The award is a resounding endorsement of the project that will enable us to create an accessible and enhanced visitor experience with appeal across all audiences.”

Sir Angus Grossart, Chair of Burrell Renaissance, said, “The Heritage Lottery Fund’s decision to support the renaissance of the Burrell Collection is a wonderful endorsement of our plans to liberate the great potential of Sir William’s gift.

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The National Lottery has awarded £15 million for the refurbishment and redisplay of the Burrell Collection.

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Sign of a great builder: they’re tight, airtight Will Kirkman, managing director at Ecomerchant – the innovative and sole distributor of Blowerproof, the BBA-certified, paint-on liquid airtight sealant – explains why great builders know exactly how to make a building airtight.

ood buildings are weather-proof from the outside and airtight from the inside. That’s what building regulations are all about but we all know how ‘slack Alice’ they are.

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The true test is preventing unwanted air from entering a building and keeping warm air in.

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Why airtightness is tricky for builders Many new buildings are designed to leak before they make it off the drawing board.

All the might of the world’s best insulation and energy-efficient heating systems will be lost quickly if warm air can quickly leak out of a building soon to be replaced with cold, damp air leaking in.

By the time they get built, their poor design has left the unfortunate builder with a whole raft of leaks to resolve.

The smallest of drafts can be a nuisance as they cause cold spots. Cold spots are bad news as they’re accompanied by condensation from water vapour which then triggers a whole range of problems.

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All the might of the world’s best insulation and energyefficient heating systems will be lost quickly if warm air can quickly leak out of a building soon to be replaced with cold, damp air leaking in.

So, the lesson is, seal all those small cracks and holes and your customers will remember you well for many years after as they revel in the warm comfort and low energy bills only an airtight building affords.

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How to stop cold air getting in, warm air getting out Your priority is to stop warm air leaking out of a building which will help stop uncontrolled air moving around.

What are the options to remedy leaky buildings?

A whole range of strategies are at your disposal but I’d recommend.

1. Have a plan – showing airtightness layers – it says ‘we’re serious about this’.

2. Share it with every trade and get them ‘on the same page’ - ensure every trade knows you’re aiming for airtightness.

Building Regulations (for England & Wales) set a mandatory requirement for airtightness. All buildings must meet ‘reasonable standards’ and newly built dwellings undergo a pressure test. They must achieve air leakage of less than 10m3/hm2.

That is the air leakage rate per hour, per square metre of envelope area. The m3/hm2 figure is the headline ‘pass or fail’ number produced by the air testing engineer and demonstrates how much air (typically by depressurising) is being sucked into the building through ‘leakage’ when the fan is operating at 50 Pascals.

Ideal or the ‘maximum’ air tightness you want to achieve is: 4-5m3/hm2 in a naturally vented building – ie using extract fans, trickle vents and windows. Any tighter than that and you’ll need forced ventilation ie a mechanical ventilation system with or without a heat recovery function (MVHR) which extracts and recycles heat from exiting air to warm the incoming fresh air.

Help is at hand The good news is that modern materials are now evolving to make airtightness easier and more affordable to achieve.

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substrate (plaster, steel, masonry, render, cement, wood, mineral wool, humid surfaces), cables, pipes.

Blowerproof creates an uninterrupted membrane which resists puncture.

It paints on blue, dries jet black so you can see that a permanent seal has been achieved. There is a white version too that can be used under plaster.

It’s a viscous liquid so it seals every nook and cranny no matter how tricky the shape of the gap or hole.

You can then plaster, paint or do whatever else you need to over it.

Brushes rinse out with water.

It’s safe ie VOC free and BAA-certified.

And it costs £50 a tub so quickly justifies both its product and labour costs.

So, the lesson is, seal all those small cracks and holes and your customers will remember you well for many years after as they revel in the warm comfort and low energy bills only an airtight building affords.

See how to create airtight membranes quickly and easily: www.blowerproof.co.uk.

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The test measures uncontrolled air leakage from gaps and cracks in the fabric of the building ie not air escaping from trickle vents, extract fans or ventilation systems which are sealed prior to testing.

That may make your electrician punch a hole in a wall differently.

Frequently inspect – to check the airproof layer has not been compromised by shoddy workmanship.

Beware of dry lining – dot and dab creates corridors for air to move between the blockwork and plasterboard. Plastering is airtight but you still need to ensure all junctions are sealed between floors and skirtings as well as floors and ceilings.

Don’t use expanding foam – it shrinks and breaks down over time.

Invest in an anemometer - to measure, detect and demonstrate leaks.

Here’s a checklist: a. Penetrations b. Windows (especially dormer) c. Door jambs d. Cills e. Lintels f. Heating manifolds (underfloor systems and radiator pipes) g. Boiler flues h. Water pipes i. Gas pipes j. Drainage/soil pipes k. Electricity cables and meter boxes l. Suspended ceilings m. Cupboards n. Loft hatches o. Bath panels p. Light fittings particularly downlights, pull cords, switches and sockets.

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Its work on Langley Academy Primary School in Berkshire, in conjunction with sub contractor Build-Therm, picked up both the coveted Project of the Year and New Build awards at the national ceremony. SPSenvirowall supplied high performance external wall insulation and renders to the project.

SPSenvirowall and EWI installer Rateavon scooped the High Rise Refurbishment award in recognition of the work carried out on Bristol’s council-owned high rise buildings Sedgewick House and Barwick House. The use of SPSenvirowall’s Wall System 2 and flexible brick slips resulted in reduced heating bills for residents, reduced energy consumption, extended lifespan and improved appearance of the buildings.

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Paul Winwood, Managing Director of SPSenvirowall, said: “Our teams worked hard to deliver these projects with the right specification products to complete the highest quality builds and refurbishments so we are proud to be collecting a hat trick of awards from INCA this year.”

INCA Executive Chairman Mitchell Gee said: “We provide products that are not only beneficial for society, but are also aspirational for the individual home owner. This has been clearly demonstrated through this year’s’ brilliant INCA Award winners.” www.spsenvirowall.co.uk

OSMO TRANSFORMS A GARDEN SHED FROM DRAB TO FAB

As many are aware, new build properties often come equipped with a garden that is purely a blank canvas, perfectly suited for the new homeowner to make their own.

One such homeowner wanted to do just that, and after planting up the space with brightly coloured plants and flowers, they felt that their shed stood out, but for all the wrong reasons, as it looked worn and unloved.

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Osmo Country Colour offers an opaque, satin wood finish for exterior wood. The range promises premium durability and a rich colour, hiding the natural colour and grain of the wood yet maintaining the wood’s natural texture. The solution not only rejuvenates the wood, but leaves it protected against the unpredictable British weather. It is ideal for renewing previously stained, weathered or discoloured wood surfaces, giving wooden surfaces, such as sheds and summer houses, protection for many years. Country Colour can be applied to a range of wood species, including oily and exotic materials. Based on natural vegetable oils, the finish allows the wood to breathe, preventing it from cracking, peeling or blistering. Requiring only two coats, it can be applied using a roller or brush and has an approximate drying time of 8 – 10 hours.

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Edward Cole selected 2735 Light Grey for his garden shed, but the product also comes in a wide selection of other colours from the lush 2404 Fir Green, which is perfect as a camouflage to blend into the surroundings, to 2311 Signal Red, which will really stand out. 2205 Sunflower Yellow and 2310 Cedar-Redwood offer more traditional alternatives for those who are looking to produce a more Mediterranean atmosphere.

Thanks to the application of Osmo Country Colour, Edward has not only lengthened the life of his shed, but has also created an aesthetically pleasing feature which sits perfectly within its contemporary surroundings. By adding solar powered hanging lights and a seating area, they have successfully created a stunning and relaxing outdoor area.

For more information on Osmo’s range of eco-friendly flooring finishes, please visit www.osmouk.com.

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Norcros Pro-Gyp Base Fast Track Sealer enables faster, simpler tiling on to anhydrite screeds Norcros Adhesives, manufacturer of tiling adhesives, grouts and surface preparation products, speeds up tiling on to green screeds with its latest system solution. orcros Adhesives, manufacturer of tiling adhesives, grouts and surface preparation products, speeds up tiling on to green screeds with its latest system solution.

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Pro Gyp-Base Fast Track Sealer greatly reduces the minimum drying times normally applicable for anhydrite (calcium sulfate) screeds. The new product comprises a three-stage preparation system for fixing ceramic and porcelain tiles on to screeded surfaces. It is sold as a kit containing all the elements necessary to achieve a successful bond, including a primer, moisture suppressant and gritted primer.

Used together, the system allows for fast track tile installation without detracting from the overall screed strength. It also avoids the need for a special tile to gypsum adhesive, which is normally required for tiling on to anhydrite screeds to prevent the tiles from debonding.

“This new system from Norcros Adhesives is designed to tackle one of the key issues associated with the increasingly popular anhydrite screeds, namely extended drying times, which can be up to 80 days for a 60mm screed.” Mandy Searle, head of technical services at Norcros Adhesives

Pro Gyp-Base Fast Track Sealer can be used on either heated or unheated anhydrite screeds. A 15kg kit contains everything required to prepare and seal approximately a 25sq m area.

In an ambient temperature of 20oC, drying times are down to two hours for the first primer coat and 24 hours for the second primer coat. The moisture suppressant and gritted primer require a total of three hours drying y g time

before tiling commences. Screeds need to be a minimum of seven days old and have a maximum relative humidity of 95 per cent.

After drying, tiles may be fixed with the new Norcros Pro Gyp-Base Adhesive.

This is a white cement-based, flexible, fibre-reinforced, thin bed cementitious adhesive specially formulated for fixing fully vitrified porcelain, ceramic and stone tiles to Norcros Pro Gyp-Base Fast Track Anhydrite Screed Sealer. It has a setting time of three hours at 20oC permitting early trafficking of the tiled installation. The adhesive has excellent thermal ageing properties making it suitable for use on heated floors. It is sold in a 20kg pack.

“This new system from Norcros Adhesives is designed to tackle one of the key issues associated with the increasingly popular anhydrite screeds, namely extended drying times, which can be up to 80 days for a 60mm screed,” says Mandy Searle, head of technical services at Norcros Adhesives.

“This new system solution from Norcros Adhesives should prove a real benefit on-site for flooring contractors and tile fixers.”

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Ecophon offers new FocusTM on acoustic design The spectrum of sounds that surround us in the workplace, and the different acoustic characteristics created by the way we use interior spaces can be as varied as the colours of the rainbow; a fact highlighted by the timely update of Ecophon’s comprehensive Focus range. Along with an even greater choice of colours and improvements to installation and transition details, the acoustic ceiling family now also includes a new and innovative solution – Ecophon Focus EzTM. Ecophon recognises the way in which the senses of sight and hearing are inextricably linked in creating people’s perception of their surroundings; and therefore the necessity of considering both together when designing interiors. Through the combined offering of vibrant colour and outstanding acoustic control, the essence of Focus is in delighting the eyes while soothing the mind.

As Ecophon’s most comprehensive product family, Focus was created with people and their activities in mind. Focus offers excellent acoustic properties and appealing looks giving the opportunity for visual flair and flexibility so

almost any project need can be met. But before the solution can be implemented, it is important to truly understand the acoustic challenge of the room itself.

Ecophon call this approach ‘activity based acoustic design’, a concept that considers three main influences: Activity, People & Space.

The designer is invited to evaluate the noise, which could be generated by occupants from phone calls, meetings, lessons or perhaps a performance; as well as the personality, age range and other attributes of the occupants.

These factors must then be considered alongside the size, location and materials forming the space.

Analysis completed, the appropriate acoustic treatment is utilised to control the reflection, propagation and reverberation of sound within the space, helping to create acoustic comfort as well as visual interest.

The revised FocusTM family of products encompasses an expanded range of 16 AkutexTM colours, inspired by the tones found in nature.

There are 11 standard sizes, 10 edge details and six innovative design solutions addressing FocusTM offers interior designers, locations such as level architects and acousticians an unrivalled changes and wall transitions. toolbox for creating an activity-based

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New to the family is Ecophon FocusTM

Ez: an asymmetric tegular tile, which can be installed in different orientations to create angles and forms across the ceiling. Ez also integrates easily with any of the three different lighting solutions available to enhance a ceiling installation.

FocusTM offers interior designers, architects and acousticians an unrivalled toolbox for creating an activity-based solution to a building’s audible performance, combined with visual impact.

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Birmingham’s brand new innovation centre builds up head of STEAM Construction work on the first phase of Birmingham City University’s new, creative innovation centre commenced on Monday 30th October.

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he £3.5 million project known as STEAMhouse will include the refurbishment of a former car dealership in Birmingham’s Digbeth area to house the new centre and maker space.

By connecting Arts into STEM subject areas (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), STEAMhouse will provide support to 200 sole traders, start-ups and local businesses with access to expertise and finance for growth.

The refurbishment is being carried out by contractors Paragon Interiors Group and will open a test-bed for ideas next year, running until September 2019. It is a partnership arrangement with Birmingham arts organisation Eastside Projects that aims to bring Arts in line with STEM subjects, encouraging a closer way of working across disciplines and industry sectors.

The initiative will inform a later, second phase of the STEAMhouse project –which has already received £14 million from the Government in the 2016 Budget – and will see the development of incubation and office spaces, teaching facilities, co-working and maker spaces, and artists’ studios.

Professor Julian Beer, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Birmingham City University, said:

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alliances between businesses, academics, artists and citizens like never before.

“We are delighted that work is now under way with the first stage of STEAMhouse. We have a great team in place and a fantastic free programme of support for businesses, including research collaborations with our academics, to make every interaction a success.”

Due to open on Digbeth High Street in early 2018, STEAMhouse’s pilot phase will bring together academics, entrepreneurs, designers, makers, future talent and organisations to foster greater innovation, develop new products, and support economic growth with a programme of business support. It will house substantial new fabrication facilities with equipment and staffing to support production and making.

Ruth Claxton, STEAMhouse Creative Director and Eastside Projects Associate Director, said: “We have been able to create really fantastic production facilities within the STEAMhouse maker space. With a range of tools and equipment in digital, wood, metal and print, as well as a team of talented technicians who are able to offer professional advice, we are confident that we have created a fantastic new facility which will transform the way that people are able to develop products and prototype new ideas.”

Funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Arts Council England, STEAMhouse will drive innovation and research to create business solutions that fuel long-term economic growth.

STEAMhouse supports the growth sectors of health and life sciences, low carbon, creative and digital technologies and advanced manufacturing across the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) region, in turn, aiding the development of the Government’s Midlands Engine.

“There is a growing trend recognising the value of art and the impact it can make when combined with digital technology, engineering and the sciences. We look forward to working across the STEAM disciplines and connecting businesses with the University to apply this new way of working for longer term benefits across the GBSLEP region, as well as nationally and internationally.”

Clayton Shaw, STEAMhouse Programme Manager

NEW MEETS OLD SUDwell :-Resin driveways has just been commissioned to undertake the refurbishment of the pathways for St Johns Church in Upper Church road St Leonards on Sea. This 18th century church is surrounded by well manicured gardens so it was imperative that we bring a new concept in design of pathways and access point into this structure with thought and consideration for the overall appearance!

Working closely with Church members, Chartered Architects R.D.P and Resin Driveways design team arrived at a colour scheme for theses areas using natural stone giving a fresh vision of the future look of the surrounding area!

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The Managing Director Mr Roy Potter who was born in Hastings and his highly trained team have over the years undertaken and had input into such projects as Alexander Park, The Sea Life Centre and numberous properties in and around the Hastings Hastings and Bexhill on Sea area as well as projects across the U.K, Europe an d the middle east where SUDwell where Chosen as industry leaders in Resin Bound Surfacing and where pleased to have just returned from undertaking trial Mock ups for the 2022 World Cup football Stadiums and Qatars new Metro Stations.

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Construction Activity Shifts Across Great Britain Contract awards on major regeneration and infrastructure projects have seen ‘hotspot’ pockets of construction emerge across Great Britain as investment in housebuilding, infrastructure and commercial shifts away from London and the South East.

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he ‘Regional Construction Hotspots in Great Britain 2017’ report from industry analysts Barbour ABI and the Construction Products Association, highlights the levels of construction contract values awarded in 2016 across all regions of Great Britain, with the majority of the work taking place in 2017 onwards. A number of districts are experiencing unprecedented growth; however regionally only Scotland and the West Midlands saw any total annual growth in construction value.

Norwich and East Norfolk led all districts across the UK in 2016 (see Figure 1.1), with more than £2.7 billion worth of construction contracts, helped greatly by the year’s largest contract award, the £1.8 billion East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm. Only two London regions made it into the top ten – Tower Hamlets and Camden and City of London, fourth and eighth respectively.

The report compared regional construction contract values in 2016 against the average of the last four years, resulting in ‘hotspots’ and ‘coldspots’ for last year’s commissioned projects in the residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors.

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was the leading region with nine hotspots after doubling its contracts awarded value for infrastructure to £3.8 billion.

awards for large developments keeping values relatively unchanged from 2014 and 2015.

Birmingham was the only UK region that experienced a combined ‘hotspot’ for commercial, residential and infrastructure construction contract values last year when compared to 2015. This was primarily driven by the award of contracts for the regeneration of the city centre, including a combined 1,500 flats at the Connaught Square and Exchange Square redevelopments and high-profile new office space at Paradise Circus, Arena Central and Snowhill.

Commenting on the figures, Michael Dall, Lead Economist at Barbour ABI, said: “The Government is focused on raising the levels of major infrastructure projects, in particular public sector schemes such as offshore wind farms, energy plants and motorway upgrades have considerably boosted construction value in more rural regions.

Districts such as the Isle of Anglesey and Norwich and East Norfolk have experienced year-on-year construction contract value growth of 916 per cent and 744 per cent respectively.”

Coldspots The majority of the coldspots are clustered in the residential sector and replicated across the country, as contract award values fell from the highs registered in 2015, falling below long-term averages.

In the South East, Yorkshire & Humber and the East Midlands, one-third of subregions were residential coldspots. Of the 42 coldspots across Great Britain, the South East led all regions with seven of the total, all for residential. London was actually the sole region where there were no residential coldspots, with contract

Rebecca Larkin, Senior Economist at the Construction Products Association commented; “Coldspots permeated through the residential sector last year, in a marked contrast to its strength in the previous regional report. The sector has ramped up house building activity over the last 12 months, reflecting the flow of work generated by the peak in contract awards in 2015, but there are now question marks as to what impact the fall in contract values will have on construction over the next 12 months. Monitoring contract value in 2017 will give an early indication of the sector’s near-term performance.”

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In past years, London dominated the ‘hotspot’ pockets of construction activity, however the report for 2016 indicates a spread across Great Britain, with London only holding six of the 61 hotspots. Scotland

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“The Government is focused on raising the levels of major infrastructure projects, in particular public sector schemes such as offshore wind farms, energy plants and motorway upgrades have considerably boosted construction value in more rural regions.”

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the next generation PVC-U windows have been installed as a costeffective alternative to aluminium, as part of a project to transform a derelict building into luxury student accommodation.

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lackburn House, a former tax office in Staffordshire, had stood empty for many years. Given its close proximity to Keele University, the building is ideally located for student accommodation.

Windows manufacturer Profile 22, and windows installer and fabricator FrameXpress, worked with contractor Bardsley Construction to transform the empty space into 160 studio apartments.

Reborn as Keele House, the building has been completely refurbished, with associated offices, kitchens and a gymnasium also installed as part of the project.

To ensure warmth, safety, ease of use and pleasing aesthetics, PVC-U windows were fitted in all 160 apartments – a total of 180 frames.

In the tilt mode the window offers secure ventilation, an important factor in ground floor installations. The tilt-turn gearing prevents selection from tilt to turn, while in tilt mode and vice versa. Anti-slam is fitted as standard and the gearing is concealed for improved aesthetics.

When specified in anthracite grey, the appearance of the PVC-U windows match the look of aluminium, but are more costeffective than their metal equivalents as the system is considered to be approximately 20 per cent cheaper.

Smooth delivery and installation Adrian continued: “We began working on site in March 2016 and had finished delivering the accommodation by December that year.

Profile 22 was a fantastic partner throughout the project and were on hand to assist with any questions we had during installation.”

A cost-effective, quality solution Despite falling into disrepair, the building is a landmark in the local area, and as such, the planning stages of the project created some additional challenges.

Located in the heart of Newcastle-underLyme, it was essential to the council’s planning department that Keele House’s aesthetic complemented its location.

Adrian Moss, Midlands regional manager at Bardsley Construction, said: “In line with planning guidance, they insisted on the use of aluminium window frames. However, the budget for the project simply could not cover this.

“Struggling to meet the aspirations of all parties, we approached Prrofile 22, a trusted, long-standing supplier to us. The company provided a sample, which we showcased to the h pl p ann n ing de depar pa tme ment and af a ter te ca caref refull consid con sidera eration, thee us usee of of thei heirr Flus Flush h Tilt Tilt-Tu T rn a hra ant racite grey on white windows was approved for or Ke Keele ele House House as an n al alte t nattive to ter te o alu l min minium ium m.”

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by FrameXpress. Mark Westbrook, the company’s managing director, said: “This particular system was an entirely new product for us, which required meticulous attention to detail during the fabrication process.

“Performance and security are always priorities, but with a new product it is essential to give these the utmost attention.

However, we worked closely with the window manufacturer to ensure that the installation went as smoothly as possible.

“We have gone on to incorporate the new Flush Tilt Tilt-Turn Turn system into other projects

“The window and its slimline profile has complimented the student accommodation building and helped to provide a luxurious finish. There is a real sense of attention to detail here.” Adrian Moss, Midlands regional manager at Bardsley Construction TOP RIGHT & BOTTOM

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after the success of the Keele House installation. It’s really easy to install and it’s great to be working with a product designed specifically for large commercial projects.”

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Doors, Windows & Fittings GARADOR NOW A RECOGNISED BMF CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Garador is now a BMF Centre of Excellence. BMF Regional Manager Richard Jones (left) with Garador’s Managing Director Simon Hipgrave.

Garador has achieved the status of Centre of Excellence from the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF).

Garador is a leading British manufacturer of garage doors, front doors and operators with an ultra modern production facility in Yeovil, Somerset. With over 50 years’ experience in the garage door industry, utilising German engineering expertise, it has developed an extensive range of garage doors unsurpassed in the industry.

Garador has now joined an elite group and been named as a Builders Merchant Federation’s Regional Centre of Excellence.

The BMF has 15 of these Regional Centres to provide its members with appropriate training and meeting venues in various locations around the UK. John Newcomb, Chief Executive Officer of the BMF, said: “Localisation is an important strategy for the BMF in going forward, and Garador offers an excellent facility for our members in the South West of England to meet and train together. “ Commenting on the new status, Garador’s Managing Director Simon Hipgrave said he was delighted with the recognition of Garador’s excellent facilities and is pleased to be able to offer this support to the BMF. “Along with the state of the art manufacturing facilities at our head offices here in Somerset, we offer a range of conference rooms and full phone and video conferencing services,” he said. “We

also have a unique demonstration area showing some of the latest advances and designs in our garage doors.”

Garador’s full range of garage doors include the top selling steel up and over doors plus sectional doors, GaraRoll roller doors and side hinged doors. Garador also manufactures a range of front entrance doors designs specifically to complement their garage doors.

website. This enables customers to see what a range of different doors will really look like on a property and provides a unique way to ensure the very best door is selected.

Find out more about Garador’s garage doors at www.garador.com or call 01935 443798.

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Completion announced of MC Construction’s largest contract to date A £9.5m upgrade of the building which houses the University of Manchester’s School of Arts, Languages and Cultures has been completed.

C Construction undertook the two-year project at the Samuel Alexander Building, the largest contract in the Salford company’s 46-year history.

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The Grade II listed building on Oxford Road has been remodelled and refurbished across all of its four wings.

scheme included project manager Gardiner & Theobald, architect Halliday Meecham and consulting engineers WYG Group.

The work began in 2015 and was carried out in several phases to minimise disruption to staff and students.

The scheme consisted of refurbishing and expanding office areas, creating language hubs and common rooms, upgrading the café, IT cluster, the Classics wing and one entrance, improvements to the courtyard and replacing services such as heating, lighting and power.

Mr O’Callaghan said: “A major refurbishment project in a live environment presents a number of challenges.

Many works were scheduled outside of term time while at other times contractors began the working day early to ensure drilling and other noisy tasks were completed before staff and students arrived.

MC Construction’s project delivery team was led by commercial director Eugene O’Callaghan.

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“Careful planning and a great deal of hard work by our delivery teams, combined with a proactive, collaborative approach from all involved, have produced an excellent result for this landmark project.

“The successful completion of this scheme strengthens our expertise in the education and commercial sectors, and we are now targeting similar-sized projects as part of our ongoing expansion strategy.”

For more information on the company, visit www.mcconstruction.co.uk

Hampshire special secondary school gets basketball court A basketball court at a Hampshire special school is up and running after a £4.4m project of remodelling and refurbishment.

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he main works were completed in August by W Stirland, a privately-owned construction company near Chichester.

They involved the conversion and extension of the existing Victorian school building at Linden Education Centre in Aldershot, creating teaching accommodation for 92 secondary age pupils who are unable to attend main stream school because of emotional or behavioural reasons Farnham-based PRO Fencing, the fencing division of WL West & Sons Ltd, installed the basketball court using 3m-high Duo8 steel fencing from Zaun Ltd, with matching 1.2m-high spectator railings to one side.

Duo8 forms a robust play area that is highly durable, low maintenance and ‘graffiti-proof’, and rubber inserts between panels and posts to keep ‘rattle’ during play to a minimum.

The aim is to re-integrate students aged 11–14 into a mainstream school. Older students, especially those in Year 11, invariably complete their education at the centre before moving on to further education.

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Linden Education Centre caters for students aged 11–16 whose behavioural problems have resulted in them being permanently excluded from a mainstream school, or who are in danger of being excluded.

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FIFE OFFICES OPEN FOR BUSINESS WITH TORMAX ENTRANCE Part of a significant refurbishment project, TORMAX was contracted to install a sustainable combined automatic entrance solution to Iona House in Kirkcaldy, Fife. Effectively minimising heat loss from the reception area of this premium office building, the 4-leaf automatic revolving door allows smooth access for employees and visitors whilst the pass door to one side offers an automatic entrance for less-able users and deliveries.

Working with Alliance Electrical Services Ltd, TORMAX recommended using their tried and tested, in-house designed, 5201 revolving door operator. A high specification drive, the 5201 is especially slim in design, allowing reduced canopy height and a minimalist design to be created.

Housed in an adonised aluminium casing that is just 85mm by 640mm, the TORMAX 1201 operator that automates the swing pass door is similarly discreet, contributing to an aesthetically prestigious façade.

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

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“Revolving entrance systems have always been the door of choice for busy locations,” comments managing director for Tormax, Simon Roberts.

“Not only do they look smart and help keep foot traffic flowing smoothly but they also have excellent green credentials.”

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A revolving door is highly effective at reducing heat loss from a building, but the low-energy TORMAX 5201 automatic drive allows door speed to be quickly adapted to reflect external weather conditions and foot traffic levels, further improving energy efficiency. Ensuring the door continues to revolve with optimum performance, system specific data is captured and operation is automatically adapted to counter the impact of wind levels, or a build-up of dirt for example.

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

New Aluminium Sliding Doors set to transform the UK market Alumen’s new Cor-Vision Plus aluminium sliding doors offer expansive glass areas in a system with only 25mm sightlines.

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his summer specialist aluminium door and window manufacturer Alumen launched a stunning new system that brings something unique to the UK sliding door market. The long-established, well-respected Northamptonshire company has partnered with Spanish aluminium giants Cortizo to produce their new Cor-Vision Plus sliding door.

Cor-Vision Plus has been designed to offer uninterrupted, expansive glass areas thanks to its incredibly slim sightlines. Its innovative inlaid frame design, coupled with ultra-slim sash profiles, means that the visible profile on an installed doorset is just 25mm.

Often slim-profile door systems have a restricted size, but Cor-Vision Plus has been designed to handle projects on a big scale. Each sash can be up to four metres in width and height, and the system can have four sashes in a single doorset. The result is a maximum door size of 16 metres wide by four metres high – impressive on any scale.

Indeed, Cor-Vision Plus offers impressive credentials across the board. It comes with two, three and four pane options, fixed or sliding sashes, on twin or triple tracks. That gives homeowners all the flexibility they need. In terms of performance it can use either double or triple glazed glass units, offering excellent thermal and acoustic values.

“The result is a stunning, ultra-slim, architectural sliding door that can be used on a grand scale, but at a price that’s comparable to many of the standard door systems on the market.”

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Importantly, the system is simple to operate, with sleek handles, various locking options and a smooth-running premium stainless steel track and roller system. Sashes up to 400kg can be operated manually, while any size door can be automated.

Describing the new door system, Alumen’s Managing Director Alan Robinson comments: “Homeowners want to connect their indoor and outdoor spaces. Cor-Vision Plus is a significant step towards that.

“The result is a stunning, ultra-slim, architectural sliding door that can be used on a grand scale, but at a price that’s comparable to many of the standard door systems on the market. But more importantly, it allows people to connect their indoor and outdoor spaces in a way that’s never been seen before.”

Alumen offer both supply-only and supply-and-fit services on their range of aluminium doors, windows, conservatory and lantern roofs. For more information on Cor-Vision Plus or any of Alumen’s products, call 01536 737 377 or visit www.alumen.co.uk

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“The first feature people notice is just how slim the system is. With a 94% glass area there’s really nothing else on the market that can rival it. But there are subtler details that also make a huge difference – it has been designed from day one with cost, ease of use and practicality in mind. For instance, the inlaid pocket frame means that when the doors are open there’s no upstand – nothing to

interrupt the flow from inside to outside.

And we’ve built the rollers into the frame rather than the door sashes, running in a stainless channel. This makes the doors very smooth and easy to slide.

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Touch Ironmongery Ltd

The Perfect Touch Established 35 years ago in October 1982, Touch Ironmongery is one of London’s leading ironmongers.

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Brass”, the firm changed their name in 2003 in reaction to slowly advancing market changes in architectural ironmongery which is no longer supplied solely in brass, and to also reflect the broader range of products and finishes that they sell.

In fact today, Touch can supply a wide range of finishes including Brass, Satin Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Copper, Bronze –solid and plated, BMA, Antique Brass, Black, Pewter, Ceramic, Leather, Stainless Steel, Satin Stainless Steel, Gun Metal, and the list keeps growing.

Whatever finish you require, Touch can help you get the right look.

Touch occupy their recently refurbished showroom at 210 Fulham Road, Chelsea, where they display a vast range of their 5,000 products. With a customer base including Interior Designers, Builders and individuals who are interested in the top end of the Ironmongery market, Touch mainly supply to residential premises but hotel and office properties also contribute to their vast clientele.

The company also have a healthy export market to all corners of the world, namely the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Touch’s owner and founder, Bill Benham, has 33 years’ experience in the ironmongery trade, as do his colleagues Jim Haselup and Alan Blanchard. Saleem Qureshi is the newest member of our team and has 10 years’ experience, meaning their knowledge is unrivalled in this industry.

The range of products supplied by Touch date from circa 1640 French (Louise XIV) and cover all subsequent periods (Georgian, Edwardian & Victorian), art deco and contemporary pieces also make up the product ranges. In addition, Touch showcases the very best of British manufacturing; the best ranges are still produced in the Midlands by craftsmen

in factories dating back 200 years or more.

Touch also sell European manufactured goods which is considered to be of a very good quality and in recent years they have introduced some of the far eastern made products, albeit in a limited range but cost effective. With trends continuously evolving, new innovative products are

The range of products supplied by Touch date from circa 1640 French (Louise XIV) and cover all subsequent periods (Georgian, Edwardian & Victorian), art deco and contemporary pieces also make up the product ranges. constantly under development. Touch understand that keeping up with the fashion-shifts is imperative in order to provide every customer with the best solution for their requirements.

Ironmongery can be a difficult and complicated aspect of a building project, as a result Touch aim to take this awkward aspect and make it user friendly and clear to understand by offering an onsite service where they carry out a detailed door by door, window by window, room by room Ironmongery schedule, highlighting all requirements and identifying any items that can be refurbished. Refurbishment is a large part of the business; Touch will undertake complete ironmongery refurbishment projects, and can restore old paint covered door furniture to their former glory, looking as new, at a fraction of the cost to replace.

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British manufacturers of the finest quality handcrafted hardware Croft combine traditional skills with modern manufacturing techniques to produce the most beautiful, quality fittings, built to stand the test of time.

Croft, available from Touch Ironmongery www.croft.co.uk

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As well as specialist bespoke items, Croft supply over 1000 products, available in 23 different finishes to furnish high end residential and commercial properties, royal palaces, government houses, historic castles and stately homes.

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Secondary Glazing is now an integral part of many refurbishment or fit-out contracts Ensuring that a building retains heat and insulates acoustically can be complex and as the demands of these projects increases, there is undoubtedly a need to work closely with a specialist.

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electaglaze’s secondary glazing are fully independent windows fitted to the room side of existing windows and can be used to control the internal environment of a building, whether it be for security, thermal, acoustic insulation, or privacy. Units can be neatly incorporated into a building quickly and very unobtrusively so that it doesn’t disrupt normal operations.

Each window is designed with care, with a bespoke solution to suit the most arduous of projects. Selectaglaze has worked with a multitude of established architects, interior designers and contractors on window of all shapes and sizes, some of which have been challenging to physically access. Selectaglaze units are normally used in Listed Buildings, but in recent years, new builds and brownfield sites have adopted secondary glazing to enhance the performance of the primary windows for noise insulation.

A sound reduction of 45dB is readily attainable and substantiated with acoustic reports. Outstanding performances of up to 55db are possible, when specialist acoustic glass is used.

secondary windows. The use of high performance twin seals around the perimeter of the window, particularly in the Spacia and enhanced thermal casements achieve low U-Values BREEAM ratings, Passivhaus and a most recent renovation of a Georgian Townhouse is approaching EnerPHit standards.

From a security standpoint, secondary glazing is an effective second barrier to entry. Selectaglaze’s range of fully tested security products protect against physical and ballistic attack and offer blast mitigation.

Security secondary glazing at Grade I Listed Holburne Museum, Bath

Secondary glazing limits heat loss by almost 50% as it traps an insulating layer between the primary and Thermal secondary glazing at Grade II* Listed Braintree Town Hall

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With a successful history spanning over 50 years and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is the leading specialist in secondary glazing.

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Often, primary windows cannot be replaced due to budgetary, lease or planning constraints. Secondary glazing offers a bespoke and cost effective solution. It is also a reversible intervention that can be neatly incorporated into a building quickly and very unobtrusively; perfect for Listed buildings and new builds.

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Winner of the best refurb project at Bricks Awards The project includes:

t Restructuring and refurbishment of a multi-storey library tower (MST) for the School of Law. t Linkage of the tower to the adjacent Peter Froggatt Centre (PFC) to form a new student hub t Refurbishment of lecture theatres and classrooms within the PFC and re-facing of its elevations. t New public realm encompassing a north-south campus link and entrance courtyard. ork on the MST and integration of new and old presented particular challenges to effectively coordinate structure, services and fabric.

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Brick was a critical element in the façade design, in tying the scheme into its surroundings and the University’s historic Quad in particular, where brickwork predominates.

The uppermost storeys of the tower were demolished, the building stripped back to its frame, openings formed to create mini atria and a steel frame clipped onto each elevation to increase the developable footprint.

The complex is entered through the linkage between the MST and the PFC, identified as a triple height space with bridge links and used a café / exhibition area.

The appropriate brick choice presented its own challenges, where from research it was discovered that five differing types of brick had been used in the buildings surrounding the Quad!

Classrooms and lecture theatres are located at lower levels, with PhD student and academic offices above arranged around the atria, that introduce natural light and act as informal meeting and study areas.

The building’s façades have been refaced in a restricted palette – red clay brickwork, glazed screens and bronze anodised panels. The patterning on each elevation responds to the historic context and particular orientation with broad brick reveals and extended curtain wall capping pieces provide a layering to the facades, echoing the Victorian detailing of neighbouring buildings.

The selection process involved the building of a number of sample panels (in differing brick types, imperial/metric sizes and jointing techniques) for consideration/approval by the planners and their conservation architect advisors. The brick eventually chosen was Wienerberger’s Lincoln Red, pole jointed.

The brick was generally laid traditionally, but brick slips secured to a proprietary backing board were also used to form soffits and glazed into the curtain walling on the PFC façade.

The brick aesthetic was carried through to the interior of the student hub, where vertical panels provide a colour and textural contrast to the white plastered walls. www.brick.org.uk/brick-awards/

Mates in Mind welcomes StevensonFarmer independent review and calls for further government engagement The charity Mates in Mind today welcomed the publication of the StevensonFarmer independent review into workplace mental health and restated its objective to improve the mental wellbeing of workers in the UK construction industry.

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he review – Thriving at Work – calls for action to tackle the high-levels of poor mental wellbeing that UK workers are suffering. It found that in many workplaces, mental health remains a taboo subject and that consequently opportunities are being missed to provide employees who are struggling, with the help and support that they need.

To address this, the report has outlined six key principles that all employers should adopt as a basis for effectively managing workplace mental health. These recommendations highlight the need for companies – irrespective of scale and scope – to encourage a more open and transparent organisational culture that breeds greater knowledge of the issue as well as provision to monitor progress of its effective management.

Since its launch in January 2017, Mates in Mind has been working with the UK construction industry to make progress on the issues the report identifies by raising awareness, addressing the stigma of poor mental health and improving positive mental wellbeing.

Specifically, it uses a framework consisting of four key elements, which together provide a joined-up approach that can be tailored to a company’s specific needs. These are:

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t Guidance and support: offering guidance

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on specific employee issues to creating stress management policies through to connecting the workforce to appropriate support at the right time – Mates in Mind supports companies create and implement a mental health at work plan.

t Awareness and education: helping to develop

Latest News mental health awareness throughout the industry – from encouraging open conversation throughout the workforce to helping leaders and managers understand their roles in creating mentally healthy work environments.

t Communication: helping to ensure the organisation’s commitment to positive mental health & wellbeing remains visible and relevant.

From targeted communication materials to supporting organisations in monitoring employee mental health & wellbeing.

t Research and development: developing industry leading research to understand the nature and impact of mental health, and to ensure development of effective, robust and sustainable solutions.

Commenting on the launch of the report, Steve Hails of Tideway and Chair of Mates in Mind said: “Mates in Mind welcomes the recommendations set out in the Stephenson-Farmer report. With the direct support and financial investment from the UK construction industry and the British Safety Council, it has already started to make inroads into tackling the issues that the report so starkly highlights. As an example of the issue, the sad reality that suicide rates in construction are more than 3.5 times the national average.

This industry, which contributes 6% to the nation’s GDP, is reliant on people who are at most significant risk – and we need to take even greater care of them.

“The UK construction industry has embraced Mates in Mind and its roll out across the sector is gathering momentum. That is because it provides a framework that is clear, joined-up and collaborative which enables companies to effectively get to grips with a challenge that is complex and sensitive. In working with construction companies, Mates in Mind recognises that businesses need to be enabled to do more, not simply being given more to do.

We welcome the opportunity to work with the government in taking these recommendations forward.”

Addressing the way Mates in Mind succeeds in incorporating the standards the review recommends for companies Joscelyne Shaw, Executive Director of Mates in Mind, said: “The interaction between work and mental health is complex and sensitive, and is a challenge to employers. What the evidence shows is that stigma and associated discrimination remain significant barriers to addressing the issue.

We are helping construction companies to take steps to address both the human cost to construction workers and the financial cost to their businesses. We’re very fortunate that the construction industry has taken a stand to ensure mental health is included within the overall health agenda.”

Three quarters of construction SMEs say ‘cowboy clients’ are hampering their business, according to the latest research by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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ey results from the FMB’s UK-wide research into the impact of ‘cowboy clients’ – clients who delay or withhold payment without good reason or make completely unreasonable demands – on small and medium-sized (SME) construction firms include:

t Nearly three quarters think cowboy clients are a serious problem for their businesses; t Nearly a quarter have had to wait for more than t

four months for payment from a client or large contractor; Fewer than one third are always paid within the standard 30 days.

The negative effects that late payment is having on construction SMEs include:

t 30% have had to delay payment to suppliers; t 20% say late payment stopped them from having the confidence to grow their business; t 16% had to borrow additional funds from a bank or other lender; t 8% almost went out of business; t 5% had to withhold wages and salaries from staff; t 4% had to let staff go.

Sarah McMonagle, Director of External Affairs at the FMB, said: “There are so many horror stories of people being duped by cowboy builders. However, our research shows that there’s a flip side to this

story with three quarters of small construction firms being hampered by cowboy clients. Typical cowboy client behaviour can include a demand for the builder to complete tasks not included in the original brief or quote and for no extra payment. The worst type of cowboy client seeks to delay or withhold payment on spurious grounds, for instance by discovering make-believe faults. Nearly a quarter of construction SMEs have had to wait for more than four months for payment from a client or large contractor. Fewer than one third of builders are always paid within the standard period of 30 days and this is completely unacceptable.”

McMonagle concluded: “Late payment is having a direct impact on the ability of construction SMEs to grow and prosper. One in five builders say delayed payments from clients have stopped them from having the confidence to grow their business. Worse still, nearly 10% say that they nearly went out of business because of this. As we edge towards Brexit, we need the construction sector to be firing on all cylinders to shore up the wider economy. The last thing we want to see is thousands of builders going to the wall because of their customers refusing to pay on time. We strongly recommend that builders and clients do everything they can to protect themselves by using a written contract that includes an agreed payment schedule.

Clients rightly demand a high level of service from their builder but home owners also need to keep their end of the bargain by paying on time.”

Chancellor must improve access to finance for small builders, says FMB The Chancellor must take bold action in the forthcoming Budget to improve access to finance for SME builders if he wants to tackle the housing crisis, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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rian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB said: “If the Government wants to solve the housing crisis, it must address the access to finance issue that local housebuilders continue to face. The Chancellor needs to commit to underwriting loans from banks to small house builders to get finance flowing into our sector once more.

Nearly a decade after the financial crisis, difficulty in accessing finance remains a major barrier to small house builders increasing their delivery of new homes. Indeed, the FMB’s 2017 House Builders’ Survey showed little signs of improvement in this picture and if anything suggested slight deterioration in lending conditions. Assessments of lending conditions to SME developers were down slightly from 2016, the first fall in this measure since 2013.

These difficulties make it much harder for existing SME house builders to flourish and grow and deter new firms from entering the market. This has resulted in a less dynamic house building sector that is less able to

expand to build the homes we need.”

Berry concluded: “If local housebuilders are to build Britain out of the housing crisis, the Chancellor must use the Budget to pull as many levers as possible in order to enable more finance to reach SMEs. One thing the Government can do is act to reduce the capital costs of lending to this sector for smaller specialist lenders. The initiative announced last week by the British Business Bank to extend its ENABLE Guarantee to house building by striking a deal with United Trust Bank is welcome. This type of Government action, because it pushes down the capital costs of lending to SME builders, will allow lenders to do much more of this. The Chancellor needs to back this initiative, encourage its expansion and explore all other options to reduce the risk and costs to banks of lending into this sector. If the Government wants to meet the ambitious housing targets it has set itself, it will need to ensure the long-constrained SME housing sector can once again access the finance it needs to meet the challenge of tackling Britain’s housing crisis.”

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“The UK construction industry has embraced Mates in Mind and its roll out across the sector is gathering momentum. That is because it provides a framework that is clear, joined-up and collaborative which enables companies to effectively get to grips with a challenge that is complex and sensitive.” Steve Hails of Tideway and Chair of Mates in Mind

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Art historians transform 200-yearold church into booming holiday let Art historians Anne and Bill Monroe leapt at the chance to purchase the church they got married in, which is also next door to their home, as a second holiday let investment. reystead Old Church (formerly St Luke’s Church), near Kielder Water in Northumberland, dates back to 1818 and is particularly special for the Monroes.

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Not only did Anne and her husband Bill get married under its roof, their four children were christened there and Anne has fond memories of visiting with her parents as a child. They also live in the Old Rectory next door and own another holiday let on the same site, The Coach House.

When it went up for sale, the Monroes were lucky enough to snap up the impressive property for a relatively small amount, due to a number of restrictive covenants placed on the building by the Church of England following its deconsecration in the 1990s.

Using income from The Coach House alongside a mortgage, the Monroes embarked on a complete conversion of the property, working with heritage specialists to restore its historic charm for holiday guests.

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It took six months to convert the church fully and it now has four bedrooms, as well as a spacious East End sitting room formed from the original altar area, and a newly created mezzanine level.

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There is also an array of original features showcasing its historic past, including a fully-restored Victorian stained glass window and Gothic archway as well as exposed Georgian stonework, flagstone flooring and panelling.

Anne and Bill have so far earned over £40,000 a year from letting out Greystead Old Church as a holiday home. The property has been particularly popular with larger family groups for birthdays and other special occasions and is typically booked out for 48-50 weeks of the year.

It’s not just the interior of the property that’s seen some changes – there’s now an outdoor tennis court and BBQ area in the Old Rectory garden next door.

Anne and Bill have so far earned over £40,000 a year from letting out Greystead Old Church as a holiday home. The property has been particularly popular with larger family groups for birthdays and other special occasions and is typically booked out for 48-50 weeks of the year.

They now have ambitious plans for the church in the future.

Having just installed a stargazing platform in the grounds for guests, they are now looking to convert the church tower.

Installing a spiral staircase will allow visitors to enjoy the panoramic views looking out from across the bell tower, the original church bell dating to 1818 - and even, they hope, view the night skies from a telescope on the roof!

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“That’s Greenheart” smiles Janine as my hand touches a slab of newly machined olive coloured hardwood.

The close grained texture and its weight is surprising. “All the way from Guyana.

One of the most durable timbers in the world. Probably about 400 years since it was felled. We took that delivery a while back from a redevelopment in Tilbury Docks. That piece came off the lead in jetty.”

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Greenheart, bold vision: Author: Sara Wilbourne The use of reclaimed materials in buildings, infrastructure and design has evolved considerably in recent years.

New compound words have emerged such as “upcycling”, and “pre-loved”, to help improve the image of recycling in our material culture. And yet moving towards a practice of reclamation as a first option in design, is difficult.

The environmental imperative behind reclamation is so glaringly obvious and there are indications that something is changing. Architects and designers are making often breathtaking choices in their use of reclaimed materials. Yet reclaiming is a dirty, surprising, and often sometimes thankless process that requires passion and commitment to sustain it.

One business located in deepest Essex has found a way to do this. Ashwells has quietly built a reputation for supplying high quality material for architects and engineering companies by re-framing the way we think about reclamation.

During a visit to the Ashwells yard recently, I felt like a child in a toy shop: industrial saw machines and finishers and huge slabs of timber were an indication of how heavy and industrial the business is. That is why it is even more surprising to find the business is run by two women, Janine and Deb Davies-Tutt.

HERITAGE ADOPTS LATEST DEVELOPMENTS TO OPTIMISE ACCESSIBILITY One of the North East’s leading heritage sites is now as accessible as possible- with the opening of new toilet facilities.

Sunderland City Council is in the middle of a major regeneration programme to revitalise its seafront.

Central to improvements at Marine Walk, at Roker seafront, is a new, purpose-built toilet block, which incorporates the ultimate facilities for disabled visitors.

With equipment supplied by Britain’s no. 1 provider of helpful toileting solutions for disabled people, Closomat, the new toilets meet the needs of as many people as possible. The conventional (Document M) wheelchair-accessible toilet features a Closomat Palma Vita wash & dry (bidet) toilet in place of a conventional WC. Looking like, and capable of being used as, a standard toilet, the Palma Vita has builtin douching and drying. The user therefore doesn’t have to wipe clean- or be wiped clean- with toilet tissue: the toilet cleans them efficiently and consistently.

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Further, the block features a Changing Places assisted, accessible toilet for people who need extra space and/or equipment. Even in the Changing Places, which as standard incorporates a peninsular WC, washbasin, ceiling track hoist, and adultsized height adjustable changing bench, the Council has chosen to replace the conventional WC with a Palma Vita.

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As new infrastructure gradually replaces timber with modern concrete alternatives, huge quantities of timber are dumped in landfill. Meanwhile the importation of tropical timber into Europe is illegal unless it can be brought in from sustainable sources.

Given the centuries it takes to grow Ekki or Greenheart, those sources will take generations to mature, making tropical timber hugely valuable.

There is still a prevailing belief however that using reclaimed materials should be cheaper than buying new. For many, reclaimed materials are synonymous with rummaging through a jumble sale in the 1970s, and it is a repeated conversation with every new client that Ashwells supplies.

This sense of a story behind the material is where Janine holds out some hope for not only protecting tropical forests, but for increasing the use of reclamation as a practice. Janine’s wife and business partner Deb Davies-Tutt explains, “One

of the most important things for us is to tell the story behind the timber.”

“There really is very little that we build in the modern world that could not be built with reclaimed timber” explains Janine. “Often it needs the architects skill and designers eye to draw out the best of it, but even in its raw state, like these old piles, there is a beauty in the unusual shapes and weathered surfaces.”

I was curious to see some of the projects that Ashwells have been involved with over the years, and was amazed to see their timber in public works, private gardens, river ways and even fashion outlets and restaurants. Some of the wood is highly finished, and others leave the character of the worn surface in place. One of their best known projects was as a supplier for, “Europe’s longest bench.” The huge slatted circular structure in Little Hampton beach was part of a cultural and creative regeneration programme sponsored by Gordon Roddick as a tribute to his wife, Body Shop founder, Anita Roddick.

“We were asked to provide thousands of hardwood bars, which we sourced from sea groynes, some of which actually came from Littlehampton East Pier itself. “That is one of our favourites,” smiles Deb”. “Yes that is a happy story.” continued Janine.

Seeing the imagination of the design, combined with the passion of Deb and Janine to reclaim the old timbers felt to me like an honouring. Timber extracted from forests thousands of miles away, formed into infrastructure, reshaped as public amenity, - perhaps that is the new essence of an important word. Reclaim.

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The Small Animal Teaching Hospital is part of the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Veterinary Science and employs over 350 staff, including over 100 veterinary surgeons, and 280 students. The facility is one of the largest and most innovative veterinary hospitals in Europe and plays a key role in educating veterinary students, teaching them the very latest theory and techniques.

As part of the building’s refurbishment and upgrade, Gradus specified standard PVC-u corner guards and wall guards to protect both circulation areas as well as individual rooms.

Corners are one of the most vulnerable parts of a building and when left exposed they can suffer damage from a multitude of sources including trolleys and other mobile equipment. The PVC-u corner guards specified will help to reduce ongoing maintenance costs and maintain interiors by absorbing damage and deflecting impact.

The dual height wall guards were selected in a clay colour to contrast with the walls at the veterinary school. This helps to aid navigation whilst modernising the interior and giving the environment a more relaxed, less institutional feel.

Closomat is Britain’s leading provider of helpful toileting solutions, at home and away, including Changing Places. Uniquely, the company can provide an in-house, ‘one- stop-shop’ complete package for ‘away from home’ assisted accessible toilet facilities, from design and commissioning, through to project management, supply and installation, and can also provide subsequent maintenance and repair.

Maria Morgan, Product Manager at Gradus, said: “Gradus wall protection systems are ideal for use in busy working environments such as The Small Animal Teaching Hospital. Our corner and wall guards will help to minimise maintenance costs and prolong the lifespan of the facilities interior by preventing damage to wall coverings, paintwork and equipment.”

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UZIN U-TACK – FOR THE QUICK, CLEAN AND SAFE INSTALLATION OF SKIRTING

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U-Tack from UZIN is a superior method of installing skirting compared to solventbased adhesives. The double-sided multi-purpose adhesive tape allows you to install skirting, capping and coving easily, quickly and cleanly!

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UZIN U-Tack is odourless and solvent-free so there is no explosion risk unlike some solvent-based adhesives. Compared to solvent based adhesive UZIN U-Tack does not produce harmful emissions making it safer for you and your customers when using. It has been awarded EC1 Plus® certification providing the highest possible protection against emissions and guarantees excellent indoor air quality.

The double-sided tape allows for clean working and does not leave any residues and streaks on the floor or wall. UZIN U-Tack does not become brittle, providing a secure and extremely durable bond.

It is suitable for vinyl and linoleum floor covering strips, flexible skirting, capping and cove formers.

Visit www.uzin.co.uk/UTack for more information

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Exclusive tiles unveiled for A Taste Of Luxury A new luxury brand specialising in supplying the architecture and design industries with high-quality, luxury wall and floor solutions has been launched onto the market.

something even more original though, we can also create bespoke tiles to suit their very specific and individual needs.”

Temple Tiles was founded in 2017 under the SourceByNet brand, a global end- to-end sourcing company set up 20 years ago which works with many specialist retailers and renowned high street brands around the world.

“Interest in the product so far has been fantastic, and we’re very much looking forward to developing the brand in the future and building long-term partnerships with many across the sector, from interior designers and architects, to hoteliers, commercial refurbishment specialists and luxury retailers,” John concluded.

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“With interior designers often only able to access generic tiles which don’t do any justice to their vision or simply fills a space, rather than adds to it, we subsequently saw a large gap in the market for the very highest quality tiles which offer something different,” explained John Cano Diaz, UK Sales Manager

Temple Tiles was founded in 2017 under the SourceByNet brand, a global end- to-end sourcing company set up 20 years ago which works with many specialist retailers and renowned high street brands around the world.

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Manufactured at its dedicated sites in Europe and the Far East, Temple Tiles recognises that there is a growing demand from designers – and their clients – to use materials which not only make a visual statement, but which have inherent sustainable qualities, with each of its mosaic tiles made from 100% recycled glass.

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“While we could have launched over 200 designs to mass distribute, showcase and sell, we wanted to create a niche range of designs which offer optimum quality and originality – from optical illusions and 3D, metallic and glossy, to matt and iridescent finishes – all with eye-catching shapes and forms. For designers who are looking for

Temple Tiles will launch in February 2018 so if you’re interested in talking to us about becoming a stockist please get in touch on stockist@templetiles. com. For all other information, designs, costs etc, visit www.templetiles.com or email contact@templetiles.com.

Headquartered in the beautiful Tudor town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire, but operating globally, temple tiles is a luxury wall and floor tile specialist which manufactures from its dedicated sites in Europe and the Far East. Working with interior designers to create interior originality, temple tiles is dedicated to helping deliver vision, and make the most of any space. For more information, please contact 01743 463598.

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Glazing over our historic past According to Institute of Civil Engineering statistics, UK construction output is more than £110 billion per annum, contributing some 7% of GDP. Surprisingly perhaps, about 40% of construction output is related to refurbishment or maintenance projects.

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In part therefore, our business is about bringing older buildings into the 21st century, so that they not only meet modern building and fire regulations, but provide levels of security against criminal or terrorist attack that were unheard of just a few years ago. Our latest systems, for example, have been live tested against lorry bomb attack.

about enhancing an older structure and making it fit for purpose for a new age.

That’s true for our ongoing work on the Royal Academy of Arts and Hong Kong’s Museum of Art because, for an art gallery, letting light flood in is part of the modern visitor experience; providing exhibition spaces that connect the outside with the inside.

Refurbishment is all about giving the past new purpose, and building in new levels of safety. But it’s also about architectural sensitivity. Our historic past should be celebrated and preserved – and that’s precisely what advanced glazing systems are designed to do.

www.wrightstyle.co.uk But while refurbishment can be about supplying and fitting a standard solution, it generally isn’t that simple, because older buildings weren’t designed in standard sizes. In other words, refurbishment often comes with the need for a bespoke solution, complexity and, often enough, an absolute requirement to meet sensitive historic requirements.

Our business is about bringing older buildings into the 21st century, so that they not only meet modern building and fire regulations, but provide levels of security against criminal or terrorist attack that were unheard of just a few years ago. Our latest systems, for example, have been live tested against lorry bomb attack.

Recently, that was a major consideration for our refurbishment of the iconic frontage of London’s King’s Cross Station – a project that showcases the strength, practicality and beauty of glass to millions of travellers and visitors every year.

Last year we also helped to redevelop the Victorian Fish & Coal buildings which sit alongside the Regent’s Canal just behind King’s Cross, and form part of the wider regeneration the, a project that will see 50 new buildings, 1,900 new homes, 20 new streets, and 10 new public parks and squares.

It was also true on a project last year on historic Bridgemaster’s House, part of Tower Bridge, which is being transformed into office space, bar and restaurant, with spectacular views of the world-famous bridge and the Thames.

All those projects required closely working with heritage bodies as well as the architectural team because, while refurbishment is all about living new life to old buildings, nobody wants those buildings to look anything other than old and original.

But modern glazing systems aren’t just about replacing old with new, and bringing everything up to modern fire and building requirements. It can also be

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That’s where our design expertise comes in, because we are one of the few suppliers of advanced glazing systems able to offer profile ranges ideal for restoration projects and bespoke fabrication facilities able to manufacture glazing systems to any size.

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Sat on a hill side near Penzance, The Grange needed a twist of contemporary living as an addition to the existing family home. he brief was to construct a multi-level clear structure that opened up onto the landscaped hill side, which formed the family garden.

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A corner opening frameless structure and new innovation in glass was required to achieve the clients dreams,

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Glasspace designers and structural engineers created a canter levered glass corner solution incorporating Glasspace Infiniti Fineline sliding doors.

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DRU launches new Dik Geurts Aste wood stove About DRU

DRU has released a new addition to its Dik Geurts collection of contemporary wood stoves.

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ste is a rectangular stove with a 4.9 kw heat output and a large, clear viewing window made from heat-resistant infrared glass.

It has a sturdy construction with classic splayed legs and a smooth anthracite finish. The flames and heat settings are adjusted by a simple slide control and there is a cool touch handle.

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Aste can be installed as a freestanding stove or inserted into an inglenook chimney opening. It has the option of an external air version for clean burning and high efficiency.

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The Aste, just like all the Dik Geurts stoves, is Eco Design ready with an A+ energy rating. From January 2018, all gas fires and wood stoves must conform with this European directive.

According to DRU UK general manager Niall Deiraniya:

‘We have had great success with the Dik Geurts Ivar wood stove collection, which has a clean, contemporary styling combined with excellent functionality. The Aste is based on the same concept but with a traditional British stove design more likely to appeal to rural home owners as well as city dwellers’ It will be available from approved DRU fireplace dealers this autumn.

For further information visit www.drufire.com

The name DRU stands for Diepenbrook & Reigers of Ulft, which was founded 1754. Its UK subsidiary, Drugasar, was formed in 1975, with the name being a combination of DRU, gas and air. The main manufacturing centre is in Duiven, near Arnhem, Netherlands, with a further subsidiary in Belgium and distributors throughout Europe.

The company’s product range includes high end and midrange gas fires, contemporary wood fires and stoves, cast iron stoves, functional gas wall heaters, garden stoves, fire surrounds and other fireplace accessories.

DRU is ISO 9000 accredited and its products are all CE approved. As well as being a leading brand in the UK fireplace industry, it is also a major supplier of heating products to local government, schools, churches, military camps and industry.

DRU acquired wood stove manufacturer Dik Geurts in 2008 and merged with German wood stove manufacturer Spartherm in 2017. This gives the consumer access to a huge range of gas, wood and bio-ethanol fireplace products.

‘We have had great success with the Dik Geurts Ivar wood stove collection, which has a clean, contemporary styling combined with excellent functionality.

The Aste is based on the same concept but with a traditional British stove design more likely to appeal to rural home owners as well as city dwellers’. Niall Deiraniya, DRU UK general manager

Warming Thoughts For Winter There is nothing more comforting than a real fire, whether it contains actual burning logs or a gas flame

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CVO Fire has timeless designs that can bring a room to life and become the centrepiece of any home.

Gas fires have come a long way. They can now work with special logs, twigs, stones or a super-contemporary ribbon flame.

They are also no longer just decorative — they can provide real warmth.

CVO Fire has timeless designs that can bring a room to life and become the centrepiece of any home. These are fireplaces with award-winning design features, cutting edge technology and gorgeous modern finishes.

The range includes hole-in-the-wall sleek ribbon fires, open- fronted flueless gas fires, and their unique firebowls with ceramat technology, which give a comforting glowing ember effect.

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Visit CVO Fire’s newly refurbished showroom to view their fires on live display.

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Even the most fabulous designs can be diminished by poor quality construction and materials. It’s meticulous craftsmanship, quality materials, and attention to detail that bring a piece to life. “When all these things come together, extraordinary quality furniture can evoke a visceral experience that goes well beyond simply seeing a beautiful piece. It should make a lasting impression” says Jeff Vioski, award winning designer.

Here’s what you should look for when assessing quality in furniture and why.

First, look to see if it is handcrafted. The best quality furniture is handcrafted by experienced artisans. It’s through their talented hands and eye that creations achieve proportion, that form is realized, and that finishing details elevate each piece to real and honest beauty. VIOSKI relies on the expertise and creativity of its iin-house artisans to aartfully craft each p piece.

Joint construction. Joint construction is another primary determinant of quality furniture. Look for double-dowels, meaning two wooden pegs that are slotted into two opposing holes, for joint strength.

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Laser-cut Metal. A metal base adds tremendous strength and structural support to a furniture piece.

Look for a laser-cut steel base under the entire piece of furniture. The metal frame then can also provide an elegant design detail around the base of the chair or sofa as seen in the VIOSKI Tuulla Chair.

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If a piece has metal legs like the VIOSKI Chicago Sofa, look for a steel-reinforced base to make sure the legs will not bend or break with wear.

Bracing. Metal bracing or brackets should also be used to assure the arms are stable enough for normal wear, like sitting on them, or pushing up on them to stand, especially when they have angles.

Sinuous Springs. Springs are also an important element in quality furniture. There’s nothing like the

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performance of sinuous steel springs. They never break.

They never sag on seating. You’ll also come across eight-way hand-tied coil springs which are also highly regarded.

Foam Density. Foam density plays a huge role in the quality and comfort of an upholstered piece. Watch for high-quality density rated 2.5 lb. foam. The cell walls are thicker and it has a smooth rubbery feel to it, unlike lower quality foam which has a crunchier feel. The higher density foam will last 4 to 5 times longer, holds its shape better, and is infinitely more comfortable.

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Stitching. Although you can’t look for it, blind stitching is also a sign of quality. The words blind-stitching describe exactly what it is. Seams are masterfully hidden so you don’t see them, or any stitching.

High-end furniture makers also use top-stitching or French stitching for exceptionally strong seams.

Locking, alternating up and back so the stitch naturally locks in place, should be part of the stitching process especially if top or French stitching is not used. Examine closely to see if the piece has top stitching and if the seams and lines are perfectly aligned.

When you look for these quality standards, you can be assured the furniture you select is of the highest quality possible.

VIOSKI is an experience of artistic expression brought to life in timeless modern furniture design. Unique in style, charismatic and sensual. Each piece is masterfully created to be simple yet complex. Proportional yet fluid. It’s handcrafted in California by master artisans who devote themselves to delivering extraordinary quality in every piece.

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housing development and hotels, together with numerous public and private sector applications.

Available both in printed format and for download via the Vicaima website, the new Interior Door Selector sets out product ranges in a clear and easy to navigate format. Each range includes quality colour imagery to illustrate the products design potential, together with key facts to ensure the chosen model is right for the project. For specifiers with a keen eye on budgets, this IDS includes a useful Price Indicator Tool, which enables easy price comparison across different ranges, making final door selection so much simpler.

When it comes to inspiration ideas for interior doors, few companies bring the wealth of fresh design and stand out performance as Vicaima manage to do so every year. Entering a purple phase for their much loved Interior Door Selector (IDS), the 2017/18 edition has surpassed even Vicaima’s high standards, with the introduction of no less than six new ranges and a world of new colour and finish options.

Encompassing 80 stimulating pages, this latest edition is their largest IDS yet and is certain to spark creative interest for their many markets; including

‘COLOUR BLOCKING’ WITH COPY CLASSIC BY AESTUS Have you ever considered the psychology of colour? Able to influence both mood and aesthetic, why not harness the positive energy of colour and create a colour-block interior in your home?

Leading Manufacturer and Supplier of Designer Radiators and Towel Warmers, Aestus, embrace the value of simple,

Darren Hickman, Marketing Manager at Aestus says “Colour blocking is a great way to inject your personality into a room and with heating being a necessary home accessory, why not coordinate your radiator with an existing

Manufactured from Mild Steel and 1.8 metres in height, with widths of 370 & 550 mm, COPY CLASSIC provides a high heat output of up to 896 Watts (3058 Btu/hr) making it the ideal solution for larger spaces.

Suitable for closed heating systems, COPY CLASSIC is wall-mounted and supplied with a 15 year Manufacturer’s Guarantee. Part of the Contemporary Collection by Aestus, the COPY CLASSIC Glass Panel Radiator is priced from £772.80 including vat.

To download your copy of the new 2017/18 Interior Door Selector, visit www.vicaima.com and select brochures, alternatively call 01793 532333 to reserve a printed copy or for further information.

Darren Hickman confirms “Colourblocking is mainly used throughout the décor, soft furnishings and upon the walls, making a radiator the perfect candidate for a project of this kind.

Whether warm and dark, cool and light or bold and bright, COPY CLASSIC can answer your style of colour. A range of satin finishes is also available if a more subtle look is desired.”

Aestus the home of distinguished radiators…

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No longer deemed a ‘thing of the past’, this retro trend revival is thriving thanks to the hipster generation that has reinvented this old-school style as ‘fashion-forward’.

structured design and introduce COPY CLASSIC: a glass panel radiator designed with clean lines and contemporary solid colour options. Available in 9 intense colours like the monochrome styling of the Black Classic finish pictured above, you can use COPY CLASSIC as an accent colour or part of a full block colour scheme.

colour scheme or use it as a contrast in the room?”

Among the many new and exciting ranges making their first appearance in the Vicaima 2017/18 Interior Door Selector are some exciting door ideas, including: M Range, a refined take on the Classic panel door in a wide section of lacquered colours; EX70 and EX20, two new collections that offer striking grain direction and a fusion of face finishes; The Rustic Collection, real quarter cut Ash veneer in a selection of four new stain finishes to give an open grain appearance. These and many more on-trend and visually stunning finishes make up a truly visionary compendium of interior doors for every application.

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The Striking glass curtain system developed by Pilkington Glass creates an unmistakable fa f cade that only truly reveals itself when the inner structure becomes visible at night.

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the 21st century. With a team headed up by Bradley Fielden, Clarke Rendall worked very closely with Willis To T wers Wa W tson, Staverton, HLW L and English Heritage to mock up and review the proposed designs and fi f nishes fo f r approval, befo f re undertaking a fa f ultless manufa f cture and installation process, on time and on budget.

It was a great privilege to be involved in such a high profi f le project and thanks must go to everyone involved in making it such a huge success.

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Over the past decade, innovations in technology have changed the way we live and work. Consequently, it’s vital for refurbishment projects to carefully consider the wiring devices they specify, in order to ensure longevity and usability for building occupants. With this in mind, Emma Segelov, head of marketing for MK Electric, discusses the role of wiring devices in renovation and retrofit projects.

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recent report highlighted that the average office worker now uses three or more devices at work, including portable accessories such as smartphones and tablets. They have become such a key part of everyday life that most people are completely reliant on them, using their smartphone to manage travel documents, host debit cards, and organise their calendars.

In fact, our society has become so hooked on mobile devices that experts have coined the term ‘nomophobia’ to describe the many millions of people who fear spending a single moment without access to them. This is without a doubt a hard to ignore consideration for 21st century building refurbishments, both in the commercial and public sectors. Ensuring that customers and visitors can re-charge on the go as easily as possible is crucial to securing the success of a development – a situation which is unlikely to change any time soon. In a world where experience is more important than ever to both retain business and promote custom, it’s vital establishments offer all possible amenities, and the option of USB charging is quickly becoming a highly sought after convenience.

With this in mind, it’s important that buildings, especially premises such as

student accommodation, hotels, homes and offices, in which tablets and phones are used constantly, are moving with the times too, and are able to cater for these technological advances.

One way of doing this is to ensure the wiring devices selected for a refurbishment make it as easy as possible for individuals to charge their devices when necessary. By incorporating socket outlets which feature USB charging ports, renovators can help to ensure that occupants always have access to the charge they require – all they need to carry is the cable to connect their gadget to the charging point.

USB integrated sockets have proved to be particularly popular in environments such as universities and colleges, but the scope for the technology goes well beyond this.

Many other commercial environments such as coffee shops, hotels, and corporate premises, are now beginning to realise the potential appeal these power points hold

By incorporating socket outlets which feature USB charging ports, renovators can help to ensure that occupants always have access to the charge they require – all they need to carry is the cable to connect their gadget to the charging point.

for customers. Therefore, regardless of the kind of premises being renovated, USBs are certainly an important consideration for facilities managers and contractors, and one that will benefit a development for the foreseeable future.

MK Electric’s USB charging solutions offer innovative dynamic device recognition (DDR), which is specifically designed to detect charging configurations from a range of manufacturers and react accordingly for optimal and efficient charging. When choosing wiring devices with USB charging capability, it’s crucial to look for DDR. It is a key feature, as different devices charge in distinct ways – for example, a USB charger which works for an iPhone may not effectively charge an iPad. DDR ensures that each device recognises the USB integrated socket outlet as it would its own charger, and therefore draws current to the level which it is designed for. In a busy office or hotel where efficiency is of the essence, this function saves valuable time and resources.

Furthermore, MK’s USB Integrated Sockets are also designed with additional inherent safety features, such as current limiting to 2A. This protects the socket against an overload or short circuit, preventing potential electrical fires and ensuring optimum safety for the user.

USB sockets are simple to incorporate in refurb and retrofit opportunities as they can simply replace existing sockets. MK Electric’s Logic Plus range has been re-engineered to fit into a standard 25mm back box, allowing for a quick and easy installation. This is good news for refurb projects, as operating a simple product switch saves on both time, resources and money, making the job efficient and effective.

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USB charging capability is available within seven MK Electric wiring device ranges – Logic Plus, Metalclad Plus, MK Dimensions, Albany Plus, Edge, Aspect and Elements, offering the widest choice and flexibility to suit any application. Thanks to this wide range of wiring devices available, there is a suitable option for every environment, interior décor and function.

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USB charging solutions are becoming an essential consideration for a building’s occupants, making them impossible to ignore for those refurbishing properties.

By providing a reliable source of power for users, they can ensure that buildings are suitable for the connected generation for the foreseeable future.

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As one of the few legal walls in the UK where artists can express their creativity in public, the atmospheric tunnel is a haven for graffiti artists around the world to leave their mark. Working closely with the developers LCR, Nulty’s main objective was to highlight and celebrate the artwork, whilst improving the quality of the light throughout this urban and individual space.

Based in offices just beside Waterloo Station, Nulty Director, Ellie Coombs says “It’s not often you get a project right on your doorstep. It was fantastic to have the opportunity to collaborate with our local community and be part of the development of an urban space that our team know, love and use on a daily basis.”

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Aluproff on Refurbishment H Back in the late 1960’s, Architect Richard Rogers designed and completed ‘22 Parkside’ with his then wife Su Brumwell, he considers this residential project to be one of the best examples of his early work.

e links it to a far more spectacular and famous building, the Pompidou centre in Paris, which he had just begun work on at the time with Renzo Piano. Four years ago, 22 Parkside was granted Grade II listing and is now widely regarded as one of Lord Rogers best examples of his early postmodern architecture.

Lord Rogers donated the building to the Harvard Graduate School of Design who appointed

architect Philip Gumuchdjian and his practice to refurbish the property whilst maintaining the unique appearance of this iconic structure. One of projects’ features was its design as a kit of parts that could be quickly assembled on site, something that was quite radical at the time.

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During the refurbishment, one of the main criteria was the replacement of all 36 wall panels. These were the original 2” thick aluminium faced ‘Alcoa’ wall panels, complete with a rigid Asbestolux lining and polyurethane insulated core.

With the safe removal of the asbestos filled wall panels, the original aluminium framed doors, windows and ventilators were removed from the panels and refurbished.

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With the assistance of Aluprof UK, new panels were designed around the company’s high-performance MB-59S system which were of 75 mm thickness and incorporated a rigid polyurethane insulation and fireboard covered with a 2mm powder coated aluminum skin to both sides. The new panels were designed to match the original Alcoa panels and consisted of a new jointing ‘zip’ gasket, again to

Aluprof are delighted to have been involved with the grade II listed project which typifies the companies flexible and bespoke approach to all construction projects, either new or of a complex refurbishment arrangement such as this. match existing, extruded from EPDM. The original aluminium framed doors, windows and ventilators were then refitted into the new panels with new EPDM gaskets. The newly installed panels now have a U value of just 0.4 W/m2K.

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5RR¿QJ &ODGGLQJ AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES’ ROOFING HITS THE HIGH RANKS AT HISTORIC HALL Aggregate Industries’ Building Products team has helped to restore the roof of a historic hall, in Rutland, to its former glory, after supplying 700m2 of its Bradstone Cotswold roofing tiles to the project.

Located in the village of Langham, Ranksborough Hall is a large grand house that was built in 1893 for Lord Ranksborough, who was then equerry to Queen Victoria.

Aggregate Industries were brought on board by Rutland Roofing, appointed contractors on the job. The hall originally had Collyweston Stone Slate on the roof, which needed to be replaced, but the managers required a new product that would resemble a similar colour and effect. Aggregate Industries’ Bradstone Cotswold roofing tiles did just that. Having used the Bradstone Cotswold tiles previously, when a small section of the roof was rebuilt, the client knew exactly where to come when it came to replacing the whole roof.

In total, the project took around six months to complete as the roof was replaced in sections, with the tilers working their way around the roof. As a heritage building, built over a century ago, it naturally presented challenges to the team working on it.

For Aggregate Industries, when measuring the roof, only parts could be accessed via the main house. Therefore, scaffolding had to be erected to complete the job.

Jeremy Lee, Sales Director for Aggregate Industries’ Building Products division said: “Due to the heritage of this building, aesthetics were critical to ensure new tiles mimicked the existing ones. Bradstone Cotswold roofing slates were a logical choice due to their ready availability, excellent resemblance to the in-place natural stone slates, and high recycled material content.”

Aggregate Industries’ Bradstone Cotswold roofing tiles are available in a range of sizes, to be laid to a traditional diminishing course. They are a highly acceptable reconstructed stone alternative to natural stone slates. Supplied in a full, but rationalised range of diminishing lengths, and random widths, for an authentic appearance. Thanks to the ease of laying and availability, customers can benefit from a reduction in time and costs often associated with second-hand material.

To find out more about Aggregate Industries and our full range of building products, visit www.aggregate.com. To contact Rutland Roofing, please email: rutlandroofing@yahoo.com

EASY-TO-FIX PANTILES DELIVER RUSTIC CHARM FOR HISTORIC BARN CONVERSIONS Marley Eternit’s Lincoln interlocking pantiles have been used for a double barn conversion project in the Teversal conservation area. The innovative tiles were chosen as an easy-to-fix way of achieving the traditional pantile aesthetic required by local planning.

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Set in the historic village of Teversal in Nottinghamshire, Dovecote and Teversal Barns are an important part of the area’s agricultural heritage.

Although the original pantiles had been retained when the barns were converted to residential use, over time the historic roofs had fallen into a state of disrepair and Adrian Smith Builders was appointed to complete a full roof refurbishment on both of the barns.

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Set in a conservation area, with many listed buildings dating back as far as the 12th century, traditional red clay pantiles are an important part of the local vernacular in Teversal and are often dictated by planning. With a roof structure that was far from flat, Adrian Smith recommended a new type of pantile that would be easier to install, but still give the traditional curved rustic aesthetic dictated by planning. As a result, the Lincoln interlocking pantile in Rustic Red was chosen for the project.

Adrian Smith explains: “Our supplier, Tippers in Huthwaite, told us about the Lincoln interlocking pantile, which had recently become available to the market

and when we offered it as an option to our customer, they agreed.

“Teversal village is in a conservation area, so roofs are either Welsh Slate or traditional red pantiles.

However, traditional pantiles are really cumbersome to install, so the Lincoln is a welcome alternative and one we would definitely use again.

We couldn’t believe how much quicker and easier to install the tiles were, yet the finished roof still has the beautiful curves and rustic charm of a traditional pantile roof.

As the barns are so old, the roofs aren’t completely straight but the interlocking tiles followed the shape and contours seamlessly.”

Ideal for use in conservation areas, the Lincoln interlocking pantile helps specifiers and contractors to achieve a traditional aesthetic in a fraction of the time. The tile has a completely open gauge which can be adjusted on the roof, providing flexibility, without the need for complicated setting out or specialist skills. The back of the tile has been designed to avoid rocking during installation and the deep ribs provide a secure fit. As simple to install as a concrete roof tile, the Lincoln can be

used at an extremely low minimum roof pitch of just 17.5 degrees.

Daniel Redfern from Marley Eternit, explains: “We’re delighted that Adrian Smith and his customers chose the Lincoln for this roof refurbishment. This is exactly the type of project that the tile was designed for, to offer installation speed and simplicity when planning or the local vernacular dictates a traditional pantile. The finished roof looks stunning, retaining the agricultural heritage aesthetic of the area, but with modern roofing technology and standards.”

The Lincoln tile is available in Rustic Red and Natural Red with a comprehensive range of fittings. The Rustic Red creates

a premium reclaimed finish suitable for use on properties required to match the local vernacular or subject to local planning conditions. The Natural Red has a smooth more uniform appearance with clean lines.

Compatible with Marley Eternit’s Universal Dry Fix systems and Mortar Hip and Ridge fixing kits, the pantiles can also be installed with the manufacturer’s one-piece tile clip, SoloFix, which can save up to 30% roof clipping time compared to traditional clip fixing.

For more information about the Lincoln clay pantile, or to order samples, visit www.marleyeternit.co.uk/lincoln or call 01283 722588.

Iconic Brutalist Gem preserved with innovative Sika Sarnafil Roof Solution The roof refurbishment of the Central Building at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam College is one of the first major projects to use a new, pioneering approach combining Sika Sarnafil’s single ply membrane with large areas of its Sikalastic 621 – a liquid applied product typically used for areas with complex detailing.

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his pairing of systems was further enhanced by Sika Refurbishment’s SikaFloor 420, providing a complete building envelope solution.

Working closely with architect Cullinan Studio, Roofing Contractors Cambridge (RCC) and the College, Sika Sarnafil created this innovative waterproofing solution to refurbish the roof, which has an extremely complex design.

“The original building was constructed in 1963 by famous brutalist architect, Denys Lasdun,” comments Neil Smith, Area Refurbishment Manager at Sika Sarnafil.

“From ground level you can see protruding ‘scalloped’ detailing on the roof. If you looked down on the roof from above, it is like a picture-frame, with the scallops forming the border around the edge of the flat roof.

The challenge was to effectively waterproof both the flat roof – which itself had plenty of challenging details – and scalloped areas, while maintaining the look and integrity of the roof and the building as a whole.”

Dave Stewart from RCC continues: “Due to the unusual shape of the scallops, it wasn’t aesthetically practical to install sheet membrane on them, so many, many

The challenge was to effectively waterproof both the flat roof – which itself had plenty of challenging details – and scalloped areas.

Working closely with architect Cullinan Studio, Roofing Contractors Cambridge (RCC) and the College, Sika Sarnafil created this innovative waterproofing solution to refurbish the roof, which has an extremely complex design.

discussions took place to decide how best to tackle this!

“The Sikalastic product ensured these unique details would be protected without altering their shape. It’s not unusual for a project to incorporate small amounts of Sikalastic, but this is one of the first projects where the Sarnafil membrane and Sikalastic 621 have been used over large areas together.

“For us, the crucial element of this project was getting the seal right. We worked closely with Sika Sarnafil and did multiple tests to make sure the junction between the Sikalastic 621 and single ply membrane was formed using the most effective detailing.

The use of Sarnametal created a strong bond between the two products, enabling them to be successfully sealed together. This was by far the most challenging part of the project, but demonstrates how well these products can work together for roofs with incredibly complex detailing.”

It was thanks to the collaborative relationship between Sika Sarnafil’s technical expert and RCC’s highly experienced fitters, that the finished roof met strict requirements of the architect and client.

Alex Abbey from Cullinan Studio wanted the works to be sympathetic to the original building. “We were keen to minimise weight on the roof and wanted to steer clear of asphalt and the like, so Sika Sarnafil’s lightweight products were ideal.

“We needed a product that would not only effectively waterproof but that would sit over the copper scallops and maintain the shape’s detail. The Sikalastic 621 proved ideal and worked in harmony with the Sarnafil membrane. As did the SikaFloor 420, which was used on the façade and underside of the scallops – a complete solution from Sika.

And importantly, the completed roof was awarded a Sarnafil Plus guarantee by Sika, a must for the client, preserving the building as an architectural landmark and study area.”

Fitzwilliam College in Cambridge has a newly refurbished roof thanks to an innovative Sika Sarnafil solution.

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Twin-Therm® Celebrates 20th Anniversary Building envelope specialist, CA Group Limited, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the introduction of TwinTherm®, the company’s market leading roof and wall system.

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hroughout the past 20 years, the system has been at the forefront of innovation, evolving and adapting to embrace the latest technological developments and changing the face of modern warehouse design.

Twin-Therm® was developed in a bid to guarantee the safety of those working at height, while ensuring increasingly stringent building regulations were met.

Its introduction heralded the start of a new, more dedicated focus from the construction industry on health and safety.

Neville Colegrove, founder and trustee member, explained: “Since its introduction in 1997, the Twin-Therm® system has continued to evolve as a solution to some of the most common frustrations caused by the use of profiled sheets.

“Innovations have included sustainable measures to maximise airtightness, the introduction of natural lighting and the elimination of leaks, as well as improved acoustics, U values and fire protection.”

A range of curved roofing solutions further expanded the company offering, delivering multiple end user benefits including maximising the available space within the warehouse. Furthermore, recent internal climate control capability has facilitated the multi functionality of warehouses as either a chill (1-8°C) or cold (up to -30°C) store.

Non-fragility has always been a key focus of the system and increasingly, in order to guarantee the system as a whole, CA Group has bought the manufacturing of many of the component parts in house. This fact, coupled with extensive testing as part of the assembled system, has enabled the company to develop its meaningful, nonfragility guarantee of up to 40 years.

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Colegrove continued: “Twin-Therm® has always adapted to meet the needs of the industry and will continue to do so, staying one step ahead of the curve. We have built a successful business based on the collective expertise of people passionate about every element of roofing, from the smallest screw to the metal work required

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for enormous warehouses, as big as 15 football pitches. Reaching this milestone is testament to the success of a system which puts safety at the heart of every development.”

To see the full evolution of Twin-Therm® over the past 20 years, visit http://www. cagroupltd.co.uk/news/still-leading-way20-years-old/.

“Since its introduction in 1997, the Twin-Therm® system has continued to evolve as a solution to some of the most common frustrations caused by the use of profiled sheets.” Neville Colegrove, founder and trustee member.

About CA Group Limited Building envelope specialist CA Group Limited is at the forefront of innovations in roofing and cladding design and installation. The company’s focus on sustainable construction has resulted in the successful delivery of award winning projects including the UK’s first zeroenergy cost business park at Armstrong Point, Wigan, which was awarded the title of ‘Best Industrial Building’ and an ‘Outstanding’ certification by BREEAM. Specialising in larger warehouses, the company has delivered solutions for some of the UK’s biggest names including J. Sainsbury, Veolia and Marks and Spencer, has grown to become one of the leading metal roofing and cladding systems manufacturers, contractors and suppliers for the industrial, commercial, public sector and refurbishment markets.

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Managing Asbestos

Property Owners’ Legal Responsibilities Todays’ legislation provides a health and safety framework, focused on risk assessment and risk control.

In the construction, refurbishment and demolition of buildings, asbestos can be a serious health and safety risk unless properly managed. Therefore, it is vital that property owners and managers take the risks from asbestos seriously.

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Within a recent article; ‘An HSE perspective in the risk management of hazardous substances;” we were reminded that “Asbestos, of course, remains firmly on the radar in particular those activities where workers can be exposed when its presence is less obvious, such as in refurbishment.”

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sbestos management is an issue faced by property owners and managers, whether owning/managing one premises or a large portfolio of premises, constructed prior to the year 2000.

That is, they are responsible for ensuring that employees and non-employees are not exposed to health or safety risks as a result of the presence of asbestos.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty on every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees and nonemployees who may be affected by the employers’ activities.

This Act provides the overarching regulatory framework and is supported by regulations that focus on more specific issues, such as asbestos.

The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), Regulation 4, places a legal duty on those who own, occupy, manage or have responsibilities for premises that may contain asbestos.

‘legal duty to manage risks from Asbestos’ Those who have these responsibilities will either have a legal duty to manage the riskk from this material; or a legal duty to cooperate with whoever manages that risk.

The human cost of asbestos-related disease is devastating and significant exposures are entirely avoidable. Current figures show that approximately 4,500 people die each year in the UK from asbestos related diseases (predominantly mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis). Also, the financial and reputational costs of getting asbestos management wrong are substantial.

It is vital that organisations take the risks from asbestos seriously and deal with asbestos in a controlled and safe manner. When asbestos is managed well, inadvertent exposure can

be prevented so that the health and safety of individuals is not put at risk.

CAR 2012 places a legal duty to ‘manage asbestos in non-domestic properties’ by: ◗ Finding out if there is asbestos in the premises, the amount and what condition it is in ◗ Presuming the materials contain asbestos, unless there is strong evidence that they do not ◗ Making and keeping an up-to-date record of the location and condition of the Asbestos Containing Material’s (ACM) or presumed ACM’s in premises ◗ Assessing the risk from the material ◗ Preparing a plan that sets out in detail how to manage the risk from this material ◗ Taking the steps needed to put this plan into action ◗ Reviewing and monitoring the plan and the arrangements made to put it in place and ◗ Providing information on the location and condition of the material to anyone who is liable to work on it or disturb it.

The requirement is to manage asbestos. If materials are in good condition and managed so that they cannot be disturbed, a periodic check might be all that is needed.

For some premises, that see a large number of employees/students/visitors, maintenance work is inevitable and accidental damage is often possible.

Therefore, all premises which were constructed prior to the year 2000, will require an asbestos management plan based on a management survey.

The purpose of the management survey is to manage ACMs during the normal occupation and use of the premises. The dutyholder, property owner or manager, can compile a management survey where the premises are simple and straightforward. Otherwise, an asbestos surveyor is needed.

When a premises, or part of it, needs upgrading, refurbishment or demolition then a refurbishment / demolition survey is required, which is normally carried out by a qualified asbestos surveyor. This is to locate and identify all ACMs before any structural work begins at a stated location or on stated equipment at the premises.

If asbestos removal is required, the client, needs to appoint a competent asbestos removal contractor. They need to make reasonable enquiries to satisfy themselves that contractors are appropriately resourced and competent for the work.

‘Refurbishment Survey may be needed to highlight asbestos’

“When considering the requirements for designers and other construction professionals, due weight should also be given to membership of an established professional institution or body. For example, do these bodies have arrangements in place which provide some reassurance that health and safety is part of the route to membership of their profession?” (i)

Also, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) places explicit responsibilities on clients.

Clients, for example property owners or managers, have the final say on the course of action to be taken during a project, as they are at the head of the procurement chain. So, they have opportunities to set standards for project delivery, including health and safety management.

The law therefore requires that clients make suitable arrangements for managing a project, and maintain and review these arrangements throughout the project, to ensure health and safety risks are managed appropriately.

Clients are not expected to be ‘experts’ in either construction work or asbestos work and do not need to directly manage or supervise the work themselves.

However, they are responsible for ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to manage and organise projects during both the ‘preconstruction’ and ‘construction’ phases of the project. This means appointing suitably competent people.

Guidance on CDM 2015 states:

ARCA audits provide reassurance To provide reassurance for all parties of compliance with relevant legislation, the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA) introduced an audit scheme in 2000, to support members’ performance and therefore maintain standards.

Member contractors need to participate in ARCA’s audit scheme, which requires two satisfactory site audits every year, to join and maintain membership of the Association. In January ARCA made these site audits ‘unannonced’.

Therefore, ARCA members (excluding Ireland) have no prior knowledge of when, or where, an ARCA auditor will be assessing their performance.

Therefore, being unannounced, ARCA site audits are now an even stronger system of reassurance for all parties, including end-clients.

Once a contractor is appointed, the client will then need to provide the contractor with sufficient information, time and resources to do the job properly.

Also, an asbestos analyst must be appointed for licensed asbestos work, to verify that a work area has been thoroughly cleaned and that airborne fibres in the work area are as low as reasonably practicable, prior to handover for reoccupation, refurbishment or demolition.

Good coordination and cooperation between all parties is a must for a project to be successful.

Clients’ decisions, actions and inaction have an enormous impact on how work can be delivered.

The financial and reputational costs of getting asbestos management wrong are substantial.

With a well communicated structured approach to asbestos management, clients can ensure that they meet the challenge to comply with health and safety regulations.

To support all clients, the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA), has published a number of information sheets including ‘Guidance on Clients Responsibilities on appointing Asbestos Contractors’.

Free downloads are available in the client section at www.arca.org.uk Note (i) Managing health and safety in construction – Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 – guidance on regulations published by the Health and Safety Executive (ref L153)

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David Truman, Newgateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Manager, explains: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our products are site specific and bespoke to our clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs. Over the years we have gained a significant reputation for the quality of our products, but nowadays that is not enough. We are members of the Door Hardware Federation, which provides a level of assurance, but I knew from previous roles that the ISO standards tell customers we are serious about what we do, that we are continually looking to improve, not only in what we produce but how we do it.â&#x20AC;?

Opening the door In 2012, Newgate embarked on its accreditation journey and decided to go for all three quality standards â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ISO9001:2008 Quality Management Systems, ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems and OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had implemented ISO standards at a previous company and therefore knew what to expect, but I was surprised we gained all three accreditations in just six months,â&#x20AC;? comments David. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We worked with Peter and David from Independent Advice for Business who really simplified the process for us and supported us to put a Newgate team together to ensure the process really worked for us.â&#x20AC;?

Unlocking opportunities The accreditation process came at just the right time for Newgate: Shelley Messenger, Newgateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales and Marketing Manager explains: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were exploring the potential of developing a new barrier system for Network Rail, in partnership with Atkins Rail, while working to achieve the accreditations, and by being able to demonstrate that we were well on our way to gaining them helped us to continue with the development of that project.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having the accreditations has also simplified the tender process for us and increased opportunities for us to bid for work. We are the preferred supplier for some 500 companies and we noticed, once we had achieved the standards, that they were increasingly asking for those accreditations to remain on their supplier lists, particularly the main contractors for commercial developments, who need to be able to assure every aspect of their supply chain.â&#x20AC;?

The standards have also supported Newgate to continually improve its operations: â&#x20AC;&#x153;By having a greater awareness of our processes we have been able to minimise any margin for errors and truly ensure that we learn from every job.

We have implemented a non-conformance register, which is reviewed by the management teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s positive improvement group and helps us to identify where we need to make improvements,â&#x20AC;? adds Shelley.

The standards have also helped Newgate to improve its environmental impact and its approach to health and safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have always been a conscientious company, but by having more standardised systems in place for our health and safety and environmental management has helped us to make subtle changes, each of which have added up to significant improvements over the years, for both the company and our employees. These include putting place measures that have significantly reduced our accident rate. By changing our lighting to LEDs has not had a financial reward, but has also helped us to reduce our impact on the environment, particularly from the paint shop, which can sometimes be operational for 12 hours a day,â&#x20AC;? explains David.

Keeping the door open to growth Since gaining the accreditations Newgate has continued to go from strength to strength, experiencing a 25% growth in the first half of 2017 alone. To ensure that growth continues, and that they stay ahead of their competitors, Newgate was one of the first of Independent Advice for Businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; clients to achieve the new ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System standard, alongside ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management standard â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know it is important that we continue to develop as a company so we can continue the amazing growth we have experienced recently. Contract values are increasing and the trust we have built with our clients has meant that orders are not only for single units, but multi-disciplinary items, which means we need to be performing to the highest levels across the business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Achieving the ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 standards not only tell our clients that we are forward thinking, but also helps us to look at different ways of doing things and we are now focussing on embedding the standards across all aspects of our business, so we can improve our production line and engage all our staff in driving quality improvements across the organisation. We area already doing some amazing things, but we know we can always do those even better!â&#x20AC;? concludes Shelley.

Find out more about Newgate at www.newgate.uk.com and Independent Advice for Business at www.independentadviceforbusiness.co.uk

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SPC & REMEB Working Together Wondering which stone would look the most stylish in a new family wet room? Looking for someone to help you design your dream kitchen? Then meet stone specialist Mark Jermyn, founder of SPC, and designer Greg Jakubek, the brains behind unique kitchen brand Remeb UK.

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With over 50 years’ experience between them, both companies pride themselves on delivering design and manufacture of a superior finish and quality. They also have the creativity to find stylish solutions to some pretty unique briefs and they work on homes of all shapes and sizes. “We recently worked on a kitchen for an architect that had to be designed around a climbing wall” explains Greg, “The bottom of the wall was in the basement and then it rose up through three storeys of the house”.

Mark and Greg like nothing more than chatting about interiors, kitchens and the best materials for surfaces, wet rooms and bathrooms in order to find a creative solution to your brief, or simply give you a steer in the right direction; and as a long-term member of the Stone Federation, Mark is an expert on limestone, slate, marble, granite and other surface materials.

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consulting on a project for The Crown Estate in Pimlico, and realised they could combine their complimentary approaches to materials and design to deliver some really unique and interesting interior solutions.

The result is retail showroom SPC in Battersea, located on the stretch of St John’s Hill that’s known as a hotbed of architectural and interior design as well as being home to some of the best independent lighting, furniture and interior shops in South London. The showroom is also next to the hip Story Coffee, where you can sit with your Flat White and pore

To discuss any future projects, please don’t hesitate to contact either Mark or Greg. Perhaps make time to meet at the showroom, with some of your team, to get a fuller picture to what we can do for you.

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Tools, Plant & Equipment SNICKERS WORKWEAR – THE RIGHT CHOICE, THE BRIGHT CHOICE THIS WINTER Check out the newest and brightest working clothes from Snickers for the Autumn and Winter months in the new User Catalogue.

SOLID GEAR SAFETY SHOES – IDEAL FOR WINTER Incorporating some of the most advanced technical features in safety shoe design for the winter months.

Solid Gear and Toe Guard safety shoes and boots are fast becoming among the most popular brands choice among discerning tradesmen and women.

There’s superb new Snickers products coming your way to make working in the worst of weather so much easier and comfortable – all of them incorporating the very latest in market-leading designs and fabric technology.

There’s over 30 products to choose from that integrate modern designs and sporty looks with best in class materials for comfort, protection and durability.

There’s a host of market-leading features in our products that will keep your feet warm and dry all winter long.

There’s brand new 37.5 high-tech Undergarments, plus Jackets, Trousers and Accessories added to the RUFFWork, FLEXIWork and ALLROUND clothing families. Plus a brand new range of Hi-Vis garment collection for maximum safety and wellbeing on site.

Light, safe fibre-glass toecaps won’t conduct the cold while our new composite plates are made of technical fibres that are lighter and thinner but still stronger than their predecessors. Added to the Vibram outsole and Cordura Rip-Stop fabric, you’ll get rugged protection all day long.

While Goretex forms part of the uppers to make them highly breathable, they’re also water repellent and waterproof to keep your feet dry. Added to which, the unique BOA Closure System on certain styles, distributes the pressure evenly across your feet to ensure a glove-like fit.

They’re all working clothes that deliver superb functionality, comfort, protection, and are equipped for any task at hand – so you can go boldly into the cold and dark.

Complimented by Snickers’ Profiling and Embroidery services and the UK’s most extensive range of garment sizes, Snickers’ Workwear System delivers the ultimate solution to make every man and woman’s workday easier and safer.

For more information, visit the website at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk alternatively, call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788.

Overall, this combination of materials, fabrics, linings and high-tech features provides the kind of insulation and protection that will keep your feet warm and comfortable on cold winter days.

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WHEN HANDLING DIFFICULT LOADS USE THE BEST! GT Lifting provide high quality lifting solutions across the UK reinforced by excellent maintenance and support services to all our customers.

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We can produce complete panels to order including cutting, shaping and lipping or we can veneer our customers own panels. Whatever your veneering need we can help.

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Imitation is always flattery...

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