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Revival of The Loom

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Housed in one of London’s few remaining Victorian wool warehouses, The Loom has been completely reimagined by an expert project team using specialist craftsmanship to meet the requirements of a modern commercial building in London.

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elical acquired New Loom House in 2013 and began the task of transforming the building to create a new kind of place for modern work and life – The Loom.

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winning Duggan Morris Architects and Paragon, the specialist fit-out division of Interserve to help them realise their vision with a design that explores and reveals the Grade II listed building’s history while introducing modern interventions that breathe new life into the space.

The newly designed building embraces and celebrates its warehouse heritage while providing 110,000 sq ft of modern workspace that befits one of London’s most diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods.

With a new public street linking The Loom to the community, reception, dedicated art space and café, the building allows entrepreneurs, innovators and creative minds to come together, be inspired and make history in one collaborative environment.

Bringing the vision to life Rebranding: The vision seeks to create a workspace and community environment that fosters engagement and exchange between businesses, including much needed space for

The newly designed building embraces and celebrates its warehouse heritage while providing 110,000 sq ft of modern workspace that befits one of London’s most diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods.

start-ups and new businesses with a mix of different sized, flexible units.

Reconfigure: The main entrance was relocated to refocus the building onto an existing cobbled street, bringing a new identity to the building and its surroundings.

Refurbishment: The reuse of an existing building, making it relevant to changing methods of working and carrying out spatial and technical upgrades to generate a further 100 year timespan.

Reuse: The project was focused around the reuse of an existing building, which revolved around intelligent

The approach was to preserve the physical presence of the building with brick work exposed throughout (internally and externally), alongside the assessment, retention and repair of the historic window fabric and a subtle upgrade of the services infrastructure. preservation and reuse, rather than demolition and rebuild. Interventions into the building fabric have been contained, creating greater flexibility and improved access arrangements, as well as subtle improvements to the building fabric and the services installations.

Services: Buildings of this nature have limited scope to improve the thermal fabric without detriment to the appearance and aesthetics, and the building’s Grade II listed status determined what could be altered.

Therefore, the approach was to preserve the physical presence of the building with brick work exposed throughout (internally and externally), alongside the assessment, retention and repair of the historic window fabric and a subtle upgrade of the services infrastructure.

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The first phase of works and main intervention to the building was the relocation of the entrance from the east to the west elevation, repositioning the building to face the emerging development of Goodman’s Fields. A new ‘walk’ has been >>

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created through the centre of the plan, linking the cobbled street of Gowers Walk to the quieter Back Church Lane, the original entrance. This required the formation of a 12m wide opening in the masonry facade, bearing on a deep steel lintel with support angles, intricate brickwork detail and a hung woven metalwork screen.

The full width opening reads as a clear intervention into the façade, distinguishing the new entrance.

This created a number of structural challenges and careful consideration was required to ensure that the deflection and movement of the new steel lintel did not affect the brickwork detail.

The design of the brickwork reflects the existing solider course above the Crittall windows while tracing the rhythm of the woven screen below.

A series of mock-ups were produced to determine the final setting out and colour of mortar.

Internally, a series of openings were formed in the ‘risk walls’, 1m deep masonry walls, originally designed to contain the spread of fire in the wool warehouse, were enlarged to accommodate an ‘open plan’ layout.

Openings were also formed at ground level to connect the café and entrance.

The designs of these openings echo that of the new entrance, but are pared-back in detail with two simple circular columns and a raw steel soffit.

Paragon converted the smaller units to flexible, larger units for letting purposes, which required the removal of structural brickwork, dividing walls and installing an internal accommodation staircase. Five carefully considered penetrations in the walls were created, four of which enabled the consolidation of several spaces to create three large units that would allow greater diversity of occupation. In tandem to these alterations, additional facilities for cycle stores, communal showers and welfare facilities were also incorporated.

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Bespoke woven metal gates frame the entrances to The Loom while polished concrete floors and raw metal walls draw you into the renewed building.

The entrances, on Gower’s Walk and Back Church Lane, lead onto a generous open space known as The Walk. The Walk runs through The Loom, bringing to mind a modern gallery that invites you to come in, discover and explore the café, social spaces and meeting areas.

A new generous reception space has been created at the heart of the building, extending up through a 5-storey atrium flooded with natural daylight from above. The quieter end of The Walk opens out to a new

café and bar area, and an interstitial breakout and art exhibition space.

The breakout space has been designed for meetings and the opportunity for cross-interaction of companies in the building. Perhaps the most visible and interesting space to accommodate this is the café and bar intended for building users and the local community - enhancing the sense of place and destination.

The integrity of The Loom’s industrial past has been retained wherever possible. A palette of common building materials was combined to create high-quality architecture while remaining on budget. Exposed brickwork, trusses and columns are complemented by raw materials, including steel and concrete.

Internally, a calm and limited palette of materials consisting of raw steel, polished concrete and wood complements the external appearance of the building.

The Loom today The Loom is about breathing life into a neglected space so creativity can thrive once again. Stuart Patience, an illustrator and animator based in London, was commissioned to create a piece of art that would resonate with both the building’s heritage and the creative community. Working with a local historian, he looked back to The Loom’s past life as a warehouse built to store bales of wool produced by the Merino sheep of Australia. Patience’s interpretation of The Loom’s history sees overgrown sheep rise up through the space while farmers struggle to keep them grounded, tugging at the sheep’s coats and unravelling their wool as they do so. The mural is a lyrical representation of the vibrant creative scene and The Loom’s history; a new focal point for the building.

The Loom is full of stories that unravel and offer glimpses into the building’s rich history. From the woven metal gates that welcome you in to the bespoke artworks in the Art Space, stories are all around. The team have worked closely to create a creative space in an area that once sparked innovation and was rich with entrepreneurial spirit. By breathing new life into The Loom, its history comes alive again.

The Loom is full of stories that unravel and offer glimpses into the building’s rich history. From the woven metal gates that welcome you in to the bespoke artworks in the Art Space, stories are all around.

For more information on The Loom, please visit www.theloom-e1.com.

A development by Helical plc www.helical.co.uk.

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Revamp planned for Accrington town square Planning permission has been granted for the transformation of Accrington’s historic Town Square in honour of the World War I battalion, The Accrington Pals, who were decimated on the first day of the Battle of the Somme.

Developed in collaboration with graphic design consultancy Smiling Wolf, the heritage interpretation is realised through six bespoke benches that comprise a horizontal wooden seating piece that represents the duckboards the Pals would have walked along at the bottom of the trenches. These are supported by granite pieces, containing text and images depicting the last 300 years’ history of Accrington, including that of the battalion.

Incidentally sat on each bench are three small sculptural pieces that immortalise significant memories during this history, including the infamous ‘Pals Dog’ Patch, the Accrington Stanley Groundsman’s dog, and a squirrel signifying the start of the town’s heritage route, the Acorn Trail. Each of the benches are also off-set by granite paving bands that interpret the connected trench lines.

Green light for £35m Horsham town centre Plans to redevelop a key site in Horsham town centre in West Sussex have been given the thumbs up by council planners.

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joint venture between property development and investment company Reef Estates and Arcus-PCD aims to redevelop Piries Place with an Everyman threescreen cinema, a 92-bed hotel, shops, offices, and restaurants.

Tenders have been invited for the project, with regional firm R G Carter expected to be among contractors submitting bids.

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esigned by local landscape architects from IBI Group, the concept reimagines the Square, its shop front heritage buildings, and the adjoining streets. The simple, high quality and flexible space encourages community use and local events, whilst permitting the listed Town Hall and Market Hall to remain dominant features of the historic Square.

Councillor Clare Cleary, Cabinet Member for Accrington Town Centre said: “It has been good to see so many local stakeholders debating and influencing the development of the designs including the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, the Accrington Town Team, the Hyndburn Chamber of Trade, the Accrington PALs Working Group, and many others including residents.

We are also very pleased with the creative ideas for promoting Accrington’s heritage, and I can’t wait for the opening next summer.”

Ben Riley, Senior Landscape Architect at IBI Group said: “At the heart of the design is a narrative based on local heroes, The Accrington Pals. We are very proud to have worked with Hyndburn Borough Council and the local residents to realise their vision and create a lasting memorial interwoven into Town Square’s landscape.”

The scheme was developed in partnership with engineers Mott MacDonald, and partially funded by the Heritage Lottery through the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI). The work is due to start on site in May 2017.

Mount Anvil scoops £250m Manchester Kampus

Designed by urban revival specialists Holder Mathias Architects, the mixed-use scheme’s building will comprise two types of brickwork, as well as bronze coloured metalwork.

Max Poole, Partner at Holder Mathias, said: “This is a significant mixed-use scheme that will transform Piries Place and regenerate the wider area of Horsham by expanding the town’s leisure offering.”

Construction is due to start in June, with completion expected September 2018.

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London developer and contractor Mount Anvil has bagged the first phase construction for the £250m canal-side mixeduse Kampus scheme in Manchester city centre.

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n a rare foray outside of its London hunting ground, Mount Anvil has started enabling works on the first phase of the scheme for joint developers Capital & Centric and Henry Boot.

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Metropolitan University Aytoun Street Campus buildings on the site.

It will start bu uilding work in the Autumn on around 500 private re ented flats across two 12 and 16 storey buildings with h retail and leisure at ground floor level.

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New life for old tea factory Developer Stoford has been appointed to lead the £200m redevelopment of the former Typhoo Tea building and adjoining canal basin in Birmingham.

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he Gooch Estate, owner of more than 10 acres of land around Typhoo Wharf in Digbeth, aims to create new leisure and office space in old tea factory.

Flagship Nottingham Mixed Use Scheme up for grabs at MIPIM THE DEVELOPER behind one of Nottingham’s most significant regeneration projects will be showcasing what it could offer potential occupiers at MIPIM, the world’s largest property show held in Cannes every year.

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laden Estates, together with Peveril Securities, purchased Unity Square with the aim of driving forward its development and further enhancing the city’s southern gateway.

The site, which is situated opposite Nottingham Railway Station, has planning consent for up to 450,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation, a new hotel alongside other retail and leisure uses surrounding a brand new public square.

Nick Sladen, chief executive of Sladen Estates, said: “One of the biggest challenges facing the Nottingham market is a lack of new development, particularly within the office sector, and Unity Square will play an important part in boosting the city’s offering.

“The area surrounding the railway station has undergone long-term investment already and there are exciting plans from intu for the redevelopment The project also includes refurbishment of the existing 1960s former Aytoun Tower with the addition of a roof village of timber Dutch townhouses.

Plans have also just been submitted for phase two of the project, which will restore two listed former warehouse buildings to their former glory.

The Minto & Turner and Minshull House building will be converted into 59 loft apartments and around 14,000 sq ft of ground floor commercial space opening onto Little David Street.

At least 1,000,000 sq ft of development is anticipated, which will include Grade A office space, business incubator space, bars and restaurants, artist studios and homes.

A planning application will be prepared in the summer with the original 1930s building first converted and new buildings following on the remaining vacant land.

Jon Andrews, director at Stoford, said: “This is a very ambitious scheme that promises to set the tone for transformation of the Digbeth area of the city and we are delighted to have been selected to play a central role in delivering this important development programme.

“We will be working closely with Gooch Estate, Birmingham City Council and Curzon Regeneration Company, Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP, Savills and other local stakeholders to ensure the vision for this ambitious scheme can be delivered with a collaborative approach.”

The development forms part of the council’s plans to create a Knowledge Hub, bringing together some of the city’s leading educational establishments to enhance what is already a growing quarter of the city and will benefit from the arrival of the new HS2 line at Curzon Street in 2026.

of intu Broadmarsh. Nottingham City Council has already begun improvement works as part of its part of the vision for the southern gateway; this is an exciting time for Nottingham.

“Unity Square is a really important part of that vision and will put occupiers in the heart of this regenerated area of Nottingham, allowing them to take advantage of these important investments – and that is the message we will be taking out to MIPIM. “As part of Team Nottingham, we will be talking to some of the world’s most significant investors and we are excited to be able to showcase what is such a pivotal scheme within the city.”

Based in the East Midlands, and headquartered in Derbyshire, Sladen Estates and Peveril Securities have an established background in the regional commercial property market with a track record of delivering large-scale developments across the country. Over the last 16 years, they have jointly completed projects worth more than £300 million in sectors including office, industrial, leisure and student accommodation.

Unity Square is being marketed by Nottinghambased property consultants FHP.

Helical Plc has awarded Skanska a £73 million contract to refurbish 207 Old Street, a mixed-use development in London also known as The Tower.

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he building is part of a larger scheme called The Bower development on Old Street roundabout and will bring 171,000sqft (15,886sqm) of offices and 7,300sqft (678sqm) of retail space to the Silicon Roundabout area.

The contract involves stripping back the existing building to its original frame, adding three new floors and extending the floor plates by about 15 per cent. The building will be re-clad, with new washrooms and two extra lifts installed.

The scheme is targeting the BREEAM Excellent environmental rating, using sustainable approaches throughout the refurbishment phase and installing waterefficient fixtures and fittings for building occupiers.

Pavlos Clifton, Senior Development Executive, Helical Plc, said: “Following the successful completion in November by Skanska of One Creechurch Place, London EC3, on time and in budget, we are pleased to be working together again and look forward to a similar high quality of delivery.”

Works are expected to finish in June 2018.

Firm picked for £1bn London sink estates revamp Taylor Wimpey has been selected as preferred bidder to redevelop two neighbouring housing estates in Battersea with over 2,000 homes.

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he vast scheme is being promoted as the flagship project in the Government’s crusade to bulldoze and rebuild the country’s worst sink estates.

The £1bn Winstanley and York Road scheme will regenerate a 32 acre site creating a new betterdesigned mixed-use neighbourhood of around 2,000 homes with new retail, leisure, community and office space.

Taylor Wimpey managed to beat rival bids from industry heavyweights Berkeley, Balfour Beatty, Lendlease and C&C Properties UK & Pinnacle Group.

Council tenants and owner occupiers are being offered new homes in the development so they can stay and share in the area’s revival.

Tenants have already supported a wholesale redevelopment option for the two estates rather than a revamp of existing buildings.

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Adam Brady of Henry Boot Developments, said: “At Kampus we have the opportunity to create something genuinely standout for the city, something completely new. These two buildings – and the reopening of Little David Street – are central to our plans.”

Work is set to start next year on the long-awaited revamp of the site close to the proposed HS2 Curzon Station.

Skanska signs refurbishment contract for Old Street scheme

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Priority’ Richmond school is transformed, thanks to £4.2m scheme PUPILS and teachers in the London Borough of Richmond are benefiting from a £4.2m transformation of their school after it was deemed to be in poor condition.

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eading independent management, design and construction consultancy Pick Everard, along with contractor Bowmer and Kirkland, have completed the design, structural and civil engineering works at The Queen’s Church of England Primary School - after it was prioritised for a brand new school.

Work at the school, based in Cumberland Road, Kew, has been completed as part of the Government’s £4.4 billion Priority School Building Programme which is rebuilding or refurbishing those school buildings in the very worst condition across the country.

Paul Rothera, director at Pick Everard, said: “The previous building was no longer fit for purpose with poor lighting, insulation and the costs of ongoing maintenance and repair were significant. Therefore, demolition was required and a new state-of-art building was created which is more conducive to high quality learning.

“The new school provides a solution where not only do the children and staff benefit from a greatly improved teaching and learning environment, considerable savings have also been made to reduce the ongoing costs of running the school.”

The new school has been designed with a central corridor at each floor level for easy

“The previous building was no longer fit for purpose with poor lighting, insulation and the costs of ongoing maintenance and repair were significant. Therefore, demolition was required and a new state-of-art building was created which is more conducive to high quality learning.” Paul Rothera, director at Pick Everard way-finding. The accommodation forms a two-storey block with a double height hall and single storey kitchen. The hall and kitchen are located at one end of the building to provide a community facility that can be separated from the rest of the school if required and is a space large enough for use by the whole school when needed.

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

The completed building is designed to reduce

heat loss with improved thermal properties throughout the construction of the building.

Water efficient fittings have also been installed to reduce hot and cold water consumption, while daylight is maximised with the use of “daylight dimming” which reduces the need for artificial light.

Further environmentally friendly measures include utilising mixed mode ventilation with heat recovery to improve efficiency and eliminate the need to use excessive energy for cooling. The controls are designed on a room by room basis to minimise wasted energy within each space.

Ed Sutton, Bowmer & Kirkland associate director, said: “The Queen’s Church of England Primary is one of many schools we have completed, or are currently constructing across the country, for the Education Funding Agency. It is really pleasing to think that Bowmer & Kirkland has been part of the team which has helped to improve the learning environment and future prospects of many young children in the borough of Richmond.”

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The Education Funding Agency (EFA) manages £54 billion of funding a year to support all stateprovided education for 8 million children aged 3 to 16, and 1.6 million young people aged 16 to 19. There are two phases of the Priority School Building Programme, covering a total of 537 schools.

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Under the first phase of the programme, PSBP1, the first school opened in April 2014, five months earlier than originally programmed.

More than 160 schools have opened through the initiative and the majority of the 260 schools in the first phase of the programme will open new or refurbished buildings by the end of 2017, two years earlier than originally planned. Under the second phase of the programme, PSBP2, the EFA plans to have all schools open in their new/ refurbished buildings by the end of 2021.

The new school is a 2-form entry primary school for 4 -11-year-olds and accommodates 420 children.

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UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FEATURES DRAMATIC HUNTER DOUGLAS CEILING The new Laidlaw Library at the University of Leeds is an outstanding facility for undergraduate students, with social spaces, the latest technology, and more than six linear kilometres worth of books.

The £16.1 million six-storey library, which can accommodate up to 1,000 students at any one time, was designed

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Thanks to its track record in working on similar schemes, Hunter Douglas, the international leader in architectural building products, was called upon to design and manufacture the 800m2 wood grill ceiling for the undergraduate library building.

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A dedicated team provided expert advice to the architects and contractors on the specification and worked closely with them to ensure that any issues were resolved quickly and easily.

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The ceiling comprised a pre-assembled grill of five slats each measuring 20mm x 55mm, which were threaded on to black dowels to maintain their structural integrity. An industrial-style finish was specified, so the grill ceiling fitted the bill and no acoustic materials were used to fill the 55mm gaps between the slats.

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Douglas, said the modern design of the building meant that the ceiling in the large, light space where it was installed was stained white RAL 9010 to complement the colour of the lights and surrounding fittings. African Ayous was specified because it’s even grain texture lends itself to being painted or stained.

The wood was painted with water-based paint that contains no volatile organic solvents in the Hunter Douglas factory in The Netherlands before it was transported to the UK for installation. As standard, the wood has Flame Delay fire retardant impregnation to achieve Euro Class B-S2-D0 fire

resistance. “The result is a bright and light ceiling in a modern library,” says Rob. “It is impressive to look at and the design complements perfectly the overall look of the scheme. We are delighted to have played a role in the development of this important building on the University of Leeds campus.”

Gary White, managing director of James Paul Services Ltd, which installed the Hunter Douglas ceiling, said: “This was a scheme that required a clean and easy-to-install ceiling and thanks to the pre-assembly and the expertise of the Hunter Douglas team it was installed fairly quickly. It’s a great product – robust and looks ideal in place.”

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Latest News Sheffield’s £65m Chinatown Government call development to launch first student to action not apartments later this year too late to help The £65m Chinatown development in Sheffield is set to create betterwelcome its first residents. insulated future

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he first student apartments at New Era Square will be ready by August as part of the mixed leisure, commercial and residential development, which includes a 20-storey sky scraper.

One hundred studio apartments will be available this September at the destination between London Road and the nearby Sheffield United stadium in Bramall Lane.

Features of the studios, which are now available for students to sign up as tenants, include a double bed with all bedding provided, en-suite shower room, kitchen area with a two-ring hob, microwave oven, fridge-freezer and small appliances, dining table and crockery and cutlery included.

The living areas will also be furnished with furniture and floor to ceiling windows which will flood the apartments with natural light and provide views across the city.

Additional facilities include high speed broadband with BT fibre optic WiFi, launderette, which includes a LaundryView mobile app that allows students to see how many washing machines are currently available, 24/7 security via CCTV and fob access, recycling facilities, receptionist onsite and access to a 24/7 emergency line.

The apartments are being managed by Omnia Space, which specialises in residential lettings and property management across Sheffield.

New Era Square is set to transform the area and New Era Development Ltd, the Sheffield-based company behind the project, said it will create a “cosmopolitan, international, multi-cultural square that is available to all.“ When completed, the development will be home to a total of approximately 600 accommodation units, predominately 26-30 sq m studio rooms, plus micro-flats.

Jerry Cheung, managing director of New Era Development, said: “New Era Square has been more than 10 years in the making so we are delighted to see the first group of student apartments nearing completion. This is a landmark development for Sheffield, the region and the UK and represents substantial investment for the city.

“We want to bring a distinct international feel to Sheffield and the ethos behind the development is very much to create a mixed-use space for the whole community, which will bring people together.

“As well as the high specification facilities within the apartments, they will also benefit from the on-site facilities in the ground floor retail and dining outlets and have a unique student living experience that will not be found anywhere else in the UK.“ The project will also include retail units, food and drink outlets on the ground floor, leading out to an open-air square for events. The new KH Oriental supermarket will span two levels and will already be in place in the new building when the first students arrive.

In the second phase of the development, there will be business office space, an exhibition hall and a China Business Incubator to enhance enterprise and trade between China and the UK. Rents for the studio apartments in Phase One of New Era Square will start from £145 per month for contracts starting in September 2017.

“We want to bring a distinct international feel to Sheffield and the ethos behind the development is very much to create a mixed-use space for the whole community, which will bring people together.”

Jerry Cheung, managing director of New Era Development

Berry Hill Mansfield Scheme awarded £8.5m in HCA funding

The energy-deficiency of the UK’s ageing housing stock was once again thrown into sharp focus with the publication of a report by the UK Green Building Council.

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he ‘Building Places That Work for Everyone’ policy paper stated 25 million homes across the country will not meet required insulation standards by 2050 – a significant year for the government, as by then it has to have met its legallybinding pledge to cut UK greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% from the 1990 baseline. An enormous task, particularly as poorly-insulated homes account for 25% of emissions released in the UK. The UK Green Building Council, which produced the report in conjunction with the construction industry, has urged the government to impose a countrywide programme of home renovation to increase energy-efficiency and improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of occupants.

However, sceptics have already raised doubts over the potential success of such a scheme, citing the failure of the government’s ‘Green Deal’. Launched in 2013, the scheme offered loans to homeowners embarking on domestic energy-saving measures. It was scrapped two years later after figures revealed only 14,000 householders took-up the option. The £50 million government loan outlay fell a long way short of its £1.1 billion forecast, with high interest rates for insulation given as a reason for ‘the Deal’s’ ultimate collapse.

A multi-million pound mixeduse development in Mansfield has taken a significant step forwards following the signing of a funding agreement with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

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erry Hill Mansfield has been awarded £8.5m in funding from the HCA for the scheme which will not only provide much-needed homes for west Nottinghamshire – but will create jobs and business opportunities through a new innovation park, varied employment land opportunities as well as a retail and leisure offering.

Richard Bowden, project representative for The Lindhurst Group, developers of Berry Hill Mansfield, said: “This is an incredibly important scheme for

Latest News There can be no doubt the thermal performance of UK buildings needs urgent address. Even though the 2050 ‘emissions deadline’ might be viewed by some as ‘an issue for tomorrow’, the spiritual and fiscal comfort of today’s home owner/occupiers can be vastly improved with a building that excels in terms of thermal performance and energy-efficiency.

Go public Understandably, perhaps, much attention is paid to the insulation of a building’s roof, windows and doors, as these are its biggest source of energy loss. However, if the government makes good its promise to act ‘as soon as possible’ and devise appropriate policies in response to the building council’s report, let’s hope measures include a concerted education programme that informs housebuilders and homeowners of the many simple and cost-effective ways a property’s thermal performance can be maintained.

The message the government needs to get across is ‘every little helps’ when it comes to ensuring new and existing UK properties leave less of a carbon footprint. Baumit is among the world’s leading innovators in the production external wall insulation. The ground-breaking technology in its vapour-permeable renders and paints which enables buildings to breathe but remain airtight, is simply astonishing. On a similar note, Baumit’s Nanopor self-cleaning range of paints and renders uses natural elements - sunlight, humidity and wind - to leave a façade looking pristine, thus eliminating the need for constant renovation and aggressive cleansing techniques using environmentallyunsound chemicals or detergents.

Historic Nottingham guildhall place set for £120M development

by Miller Birch Miller Birch is to deliver a major £120m development on the 2.31 acre site of the former Central Fire and Police stations and adjacent Guildhall Place.

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mprovements to the 300,000sqft Guildhall Place could see a four-star hotel, offices and in addition, discussions are taking place with Nottingham Trent University regarding the creation of new facilities.

The East Midlands-based property developer is working in partnership with Nottingham City Council on the scheme as part of a wider regeneration strategy to build a better Nottingham.

Guildhall Place is one of several key sites that will be the focus at MIPIM, the world’s largest property event in Cannes, next week in a delegation led by Invest in Nottingham.

From the day the company was founded in 1988, Baumit’s ethos has been to help create beautiful, energy-efficient and healthy homes. It might be that the latest Green Council report has finally instilled a sense of urgency within the UK government to follow the same dream. ‘Better late than never’ might be the attitude of some towards Westminster’s current call to action.

It’s never too late, however, if the policies being discussed today, lead to better-insulated homes of the future and a healthier environment for our children.

Councillor Nick McDonald, portfolio holder for business, growth and transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “The Guildhall site is unique with its long history and central location. I’m pleased to see Miller Birch, with its strong track record in Nottingham, is now set to deliver this vitally important development.

Mansfield and we are all delighted that the HCA is able to support us in delivering it.

research and development facilities, offices and industrial accommodation as well as leisure and retail, up to 1,700 new homes, a brand new primary school, children’s nursery, health centre and care facilities.

“Berry Hill will provide a significant boost to the local economy, creating up to 4,000 new jobs, as well as delivering vital new homes for the area. We want to create a community where people want to live and work, and create something that the wider west Nottinghamshire community is proud of.”

The Lindhurst Group is to develop some 480 acres of land on the boundary of Nottingham and Mansfield, to deliver an urban extension to Southern Mansfield.

The scheme will comprise serviced land for hi-tech

Mark Bielby, development director at Miller Birch, said: “We are delighted to be redeveloping this major city centre site. This follows on from the successful delivery of Trinity House for E.On, one of the largest office developments ever completed in the city. In addition to Nottingham Trent University, we are already in discussions with major office occupiers and hotel operators.

“Miller Birch has an unrivalled track record in the city with schemes such as ng2 Business Park, and delivering new facilities for occupiers, such as Speedo, Specsavers and Co-operative Insurance. We are confident we can continue this success at Guildhall Place.”

Guildhall Place will form a major centrepiece of Nottingham’s portfolio of developments that are being showcased at MIPIM next week. Miller Birch, once more is proud to be a part of Team Nottingham at this prestigious event.

“Miller Birch has an unrivalled track record in the city with schemes such as ng2 Business Park, and delivering new facilities for occupiers, such as Speedo, Specsavers and Co-operative Insurance. We are confident we can continue this success at Guildhall Place.” Mark Bielby, development director at Miller Birch

Infrastructure works associated with the first phase of development have now begun with housebuilders expected to start on site later this year. This initial phase will include delivery of approximately 500 new homes.

Kate Allsop, executive elected mayor of Mansfield, said: “There is a real need for new housing within Mansfield and the large development at Berry Hill together with community facilities such as shops, school and medical facilities within a local centre is good for the district.

“We are starting to see the detailed plans for a phased development which will see a good mix of housing and employment land. It will be good to see plenty of open spaces and play areas for the new families to enjoy. This has been a long time in

the planning and I’m excited to finally start to see the detailed plans followed by new homes coming forward.”

Cllr Joyce Bosnjak, deputy leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We are delighted that the Homes and Community Agency has approved funding for this development. As well as providing a significant boost to the economic prospects of the Mansfield area, I am thrilled that it will be the first in Notts to incorporate healthy people, healthy communities principles which prioritises the need for people to be active as part of their daily life and act as an exemplar for future developments.”

Cllr Dave Saunders, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration at Mansfield District Council, added: “We’re very pleased that the project is finally moving forward and are glad that the bid for funding has been successful. We would like to thank the HCA for supporting the scheme which will bring considerable housing and business use to the area. This will be of great benefit to our district on completion.”

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Nick Walkley, chief executive at The Homes and Communities Agency, said: “The £8.5m loan we have agreed will ensure that 1,700 much needed homes in Mansfield are built, by providing the infrastructure to make sure that building can go ahead. As well as providing homes for local people, this mixed use development will also create significant employment.”

“The city council has invested over £1 billion into city centre infrastructure projects over recent years, and

the development of Guildhall Place will continue that major drive. The plans proposed by Miller Birch reflect our aim to grow the city, and we look forward to seeing them come to fruition.”

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Sidey manufactured, supplied and installed retro-fit windows to 51 dwellings at Lickley, Milne and Market Courts for Perth and Kinross Council.

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his is a classic retro-fit scheme; the 3 nine storey buildings were completed in 1973 built typically for the period with a Bison beam structure, and included what at the time was a pioneering district heating system.

Project size: 51 dwellings comprising of 3 nine-story buildings Product Specification: Sidey’s R&D team set to work to look at all the prevailing site conditions and options which might be available. In the end it was a pioneering 0.7 W/m2K U-value triple glazed tilt & turn window using our SolarthermPlus® range of products that they determined was going to be suitable.

Installing this specification of product into a retro-fit environment was unique, and windows of this type are usually installed into Fabric First developments where the aim is to design out the requirement for high usage of carbon fuels in the first place.

Sidey had to adapt the same principles for this development, and it was critical that in doing so the windows would work harmoniously with other key elements in the building – namely the heating and ventilation systems, whilst also addressing the acoustic requirements of the site.

Measured Benefit The unwavering determination was to design a window specification which wholly achieves the brief to return the building to a level of advanced performance comparable to when it was originally built. For Sidey, this is what retrofitting is all about and are delighted to have been a part of such a successful project.

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“We have had many positive comments about our new reception area,” comments Tom Truelove, Partner of The Three Acres. “The internal automatic door not only makes it easy for guests arriving laden down with bags and coats, but also successfully creates a barrier from the outside weather, keeping our reception warm and welcoming at all times.”

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Delivering flexibility to meet all situations and minimising energy consumption at The Three Acres, the door can be set for use in Power Assist mode, whereby users are aided in opening the door manually, Low Energy mode which limits power and speed and is useful for quieter times, as well as Full Power application.

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uring the last 15 years The Portman Estate has been bringing its large portfolio up to 21st century standards whilst retaining the beautiful historic features of the buildings.

The Gloucester Place development is the latest Portman Estate refurbishment project. Spanning across 110 acres of Marylebone, most of the buildings along Gloucester Place were built between 1787 and 1792. The terraces were added later in 1820.

The Portman Estate’s directly managed portfolio will be advancing further by 13 new and refurbished retail units, and 4 new hotels and over 180,000 sq ft of new and refurbished office space.

The Georgian townhouses contain internal ornate cornices and skirtings and uniformed exterior brickwork complete with balconies and cast iron railings. An extensive renovation converted the six

Selectaglaze has fifty years’ experience working on all types of buildings from Listed colleges to new build hotels. Selectaglaze works closely with clients to ensure buildings are warmer, quieter and safer.

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townhouses into one large hotel. A key concern during the transformation was the original windows, which were draughty, thermally inefficient and allowed noise in.

As the buildings are Listed, the windows could not be altered. Owing to a long standing relationship, The Portman Estate sought advice from Selectaglaze on the best secondary glazing solutions for their requirements.

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Selectaglaze installed 80 secondary glazed units. The Series 90 was used on the larger windows which were up to 3m high and used up to 10.8mm thick glass. It is a heavy duty vertical sliding unit with specialist balances which allow large and weighty panels to operate with ease. When thicker glass is used, coupled with a gap between the primary and secondary glazing of at least 100mm, it radically restricts outside noise entering. Acoustic laminated glass increases sound absorption further, resulting in noise reductions of at least 46dB. Low-E glass was fitted to all of the secondary glazed units, providing U-values

of around 1.8, to reduce heat loss. Bespoke fixings ensured the tightest fit and high performance seals minimised air leakage and draughts, making the environment more comfortable and thermally efficient.

Selectaglaze secondary glazing units match existing sight lines and as a fully reversible adaptation; they are accepted by most heritage bodies.

Selectaglaze has fifty years’ experience working on all types of buildings from Listed colleges to new build hotels.

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Latest News “Our homes and the way we construct them will have a huge role in ensuring we enjoy a more sustainable future.

Tower Mill is a prime example of how technology is helping to drive sustainable solutions and helping to address both environmental and economic concerns.”

Roland Gurner, Eco Installer

Contemporary restoration transforms highland farmhouse Moxon Architects has breathed new life into Coldrach, a formerly derelict farmhouse in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands.

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ituated at Crathie in the Lochnagar National Scenic Area, Coldrach is an 18-century farmhouse that has been sensitively restored as a private home with an extension that draws on the ad-hoc tin shed typology of farm buildings. Moxon strove to evoke the charm and simplicity of the ‘But and ben’ cottages typical of the Highlands whilst creating a flexible family home.

As part of the regeneration, the granite farmhouse has been restored using traditional craft techniques. A low-impact extension is positioned to the rear of the existing building, minimising impact on the topography of the site.

The addition creates a ‘U’ form plan similar to that of vernacular steadings in the area. This gives a sheltered external space between the original farmhouse and the extension which acts as a micro-climate in the otherwise exposed site.

The extension is nestled slightly below ground level, giving it a natural relationship with the surrounding landscape. Replicating the volume of the existing farmhouse, the 120sqm addition is connected to the original by a low-slung link volume with a fully planted meadow roof. The new is connected to the old by a frameless band of glass, with the remainder of the addition clad in untreated European larch and finished in redoxide corrugated metal sheets. The sinusoidal profile of the sheeting is used in horizontal and vertical directions to distinguish between fixed and moving panels – fifty percent of the courtyard wall area can be opened up. The result aims to not only reflect the austerity of the existing granite architecture but also continue the use of vernacular materials – honest and elementary.

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The extension’s larger windows help take in views of the surrounding summit of the mountain of Lochnagar and its sliding doors allow the home to open onto the courtyard.

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Derelict windmill is transformed into a cuttingedge and carbon negative contemporary home A ruined 19th century windmill in Cambridgeshire has been given a smart eco-makeover with the help of efficiency specialists Eco Installer.

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he Grade II listed Tower Mill in Little Downham, had fallen into disrepair, with no sails, windows or cap, but has now been sympathetically developed into a stylish and modern eco-friendly home while retaining the beauty of its wind-powered past.

The team at Eco Installer worked hand-in-hand with Freeman Brear Architects who developed the initial design and details such as a glazed viewing area and mezzanine which provide uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside and allows night-time observation of the big Fenland skies.

As well as its architecturally-stunning exterior, it has been designed with energy efficiency at its core with a biomass boiler, rainwater harvesting system, and a mechanical ventilation system keeps the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer and re-uses up to 95% of the heat that would have otherwise have been lost.

Roland Gurner from Eco Installer said: “Our homes and the way we construct them will have a huge role in ensuring we enjoy a more sustainable future. Tower Mill is a prime example of how technology is helping

Latest News West London’s Bush Theatre re-opens after a year-long major redevelopment by Haworth Tompkins Architects The Bush Theatre reopens this week following the biggest capital project in the theatre’s history. The £4.3million, year-long revitalisation of the venue by award-winning architects Haworth Tompkins has turned an old library built at the turn of the 20th Century into a fully accessible, modernised cultural building.

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“Its 10-kilowatt photo-voltaic roof panels – which charge a state-of-the-art storage battery system – triple-glazed windows and heavily insulated walls all increase the mill’s energy efficiency and prevent unnecessary waste.”

The mill’s owner Henry Martin said: “I was keen to invest in various renewable technologies to produce a property with the lowest possible carbon, running and maintenance costs. The team at Eco Installer really excelled themselves. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them for future work and have every intention of using them to help build my daughter’s house.”

Architect Judith Brear said: “We worked closely with Henry – and Eco Installer, who are responsible for many of the clever, energy-saving installations at Tower Mill – to create the home of his dreams – an exciting, contemporary, comfortable house which costs little to run and which requires minimum maintenance.”

aworth Tompkins’ latest project at The Bush Theatre concludes the practice’s gradual transformation of the former public library building for performance use. The scope of their most recent work included a new accessible entrance, establishing a more distinct public identity for the theatre, connecting the reconfigured interior spaces more directly to the street and garden terrace, and realising Artistic Director Madani Younis’s vision of a porous building and a theatre that reflects and invites in the world around it.

The internal additions comprise enlarged foyer spaces, an attic rehearsal room, a new workshop, two dressing rooms, and a new performance studio, which will allow the Bush to work with a further 200 artists each year and allow over 50% increase in produced, coproduced and commissioned productions. The existing offices on the first floor have also been reconfigured and upgraded to rationalise the existing space.

“Working with the Bush Theatre team over the past few years to make a welcoming, open-hearted theatre has been a real pleasure. We’re looking forward to the building coming back to life as audiences, artists and staff make themselves at home again.”

Madani Younis, Artistic Director of the Bush Theatre, said: “Following this landmark capital project, we couldn’t be more excited to re-open our building to the world. We’re looking forward to welcoming audiences old and new to a space that has been the centre of its community for over 100 years. With the expansion and reconfiguration of our home, we are proud to embrace even more new voices who will breathe life into this remarkable building. They will define it for the next generation.”

The interior fit out is a collaboration between Haworth Tompkins, scenic designer Chiara Stephenson and the Bush Theatre in-house production team, continuing a pattern of shared authorship and informal intervention established during the original phase of work.

Steve Tompkins, Director of Haworth Tompkins said:

More than 80 new homes delivered in Regeneration Project THE MUCH anticipated £13 million scheme to transform Leamington Spa’s social housing offering is now complete, thanks to Pick Everard, BM3 Architecture, Willmott Partnership Homes and Scape Group.

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construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard, said: “The previous development only had provision for 29 homes so the new Sayer Court has completely transformed the site and is already at full capacity.

Pick Everard project managed the scheme, delivering 81 quality new homes at the new Sayer Court, which replaced the previous 1960’s building.

“The modern complex – comprising 76 apartments and five bungalows - has been designed to complement the town, being located on one of the primary routes into and out of Leamington Spa.

Work began onsite in May 2015 as Warwick District Council prepared to give its tenants energy efficient ‘Lifetime Homes’ – marking its first housing scheme in more than 30 years.

“There was a collaborative approach to working which became particularly important when faced with issues on-site,” said Adrian.

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s the need for more high quality, sustainable homes for the over 55s increases, given an ageing population, the project was important in meeting the requirements of local residents in Lemington Spa.

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Latest News services, BM3 Architecture completed the designs for the scheme, with construction work completed

by Willmott Partnership Homes, which was procured through the Scape Major Works framework.

Paul Gibbs, associate at Pick Everard and project manager for the development, said: “We delivered Code 4 for Sustainable Homes, in line with the council’s plans to deliver energy efficient housing across the town – which means that carbon emissions are 25% less than the minimum standard.

“This was achieved using a biomass boiler which supported the reduction of carbon dioxide and, in conjunction with the thermal efficiency of the building fabric, has reduced energy costs enormously.

“I’m proud our team has been involved in such a transformative project. It’s an exciting time for the town and as our specialism in residential developments grows we’re delighted to be able to support Warwick District Council and its plans to invest in and support the growing population of Leamington Spa,” continued Paul.

Councillor Peter Phillips, Warwick District Council’s portfolio holder for Housing and Property Services said: “These beautiful high quality, energy efficient, sustainable and most importantly affordable homes, which have been developed for Warwick District Council, have set the benchmark for the future of council housing in our district if not nationwide. I would like to thank Pick Everard for helping to turn the council’s vision into reality.”

Victorian building transformed into modern teaching space A Victorian building and teaching space at Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) has been transformed into a modern, flexible learning facility, thanks to a £350k refurbishment.

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ork to improve the Centre for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (Celt Building) at the Lincoln-based site was designed by local architects, LK2, delivered by construction partner, Robert Woodhead Ltd and procured through the empa ii Minor Works Framework.

The original building featured a collection of mid-Victorian neo-gothic vaulted spaces, recently used as art class rooms. It required a sensitive design, due to its historical significance and structural issues.

Steve Deville, BGU Director of Resources, said: “The development has truly transformed this space to create an open modern facility, which remembers and works well with the original Victorian building.

the project which is still in progress, have collectively changed the face of the university’s facilities.”

The designs were drawn up by Lincoln-based architects, LK2. Andrew Kitchen, Director at LK2, said: “It’s been great to work with Bishop Grosseteste University and Robert Woodhead Ltd to deliver the refurbishment of the CELT building as part of the wider project here at the university.

“This has been an outstanding project, the original interior of the Victorian building wasn’t suitable for the proposed use and needed to be transformed to create flexible, contemporary spaces. We were challenged by the building’s structural issues, but worked hard to keep its historical features, which has helped us to achieve a design we are proud of.”

The project was procured through the empa framework which was formed by local authorities in the East Midlands and is managed by Scape Group. It aims to improve the procurement and delivery of construction projects and property maintenance for public sector bodies – saving time and money for them and in turn for council taxpayers.

Ian Towlson, regional frameworks manager for empa, said: “Working together, Woodhead and LK2 have transformed this building into an innovative and modern working space that meets the needs of its users.

“At empa we put community impact at the heart of all our projects, and we hope that students will continue to be inspired to work hard and achieve thanks to the facilities Woodhead and LK2 have provided.”

“Of course the most important aspect is the addition of another high class development which engages students and staff in the enhancement of learning and teaching.

The project encountered serious challenges associated with working in an old building, but the quality of the finish which has resulted in extremely positive comments from those already engaging with the centre have made it all worthwhile.”

Featuring large openings between the vaulted rooms and tall ceilings highlighted with up-lighting to soften the white walls and ceilings, the design has used copper to reference the original red-brick Victorian building.

The new entrance from an existing courtyard is surrounded by illuminated copper work. The building has a large entrance lobby with reception, seating and two meeting rooms. Through a large opening is the ‘Student Support Space’, which includes IT resources and seating areas for personal conversations, as well as sofa pods for more private discussions.

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A vaulted area, featuring two 70 metre Danish oil treated glulam timber beams, houses a giant studio desk, which has been designed to encourage all departments of the CELT centre to not only work there, but share and discuss ideas. Two further offices, one featuring two newly uncovered and refurbished original brick gothic arches, and a disabled accessible toilet facility flank the other side of the ‘Student Support Space’.

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Juliet Slater, Team Leader for Woodhead’s Lincoln-based team, said: “We’re delighted with the completed CELT Building. The work we have done has enabled the building to still retain its original Victorian features, while having a fresh modern interior.

“This project forms part of a programme of work we have been delivering for BGU over the past two years, creating a range of teaching, learning and meeting spaces. From the refurbishment of historical buildings, to the creation of new structures, the work we have already completed, and

“At empa we put community impact at the heart of all our projects, and we hope that students will continue to be inspired to work hard and achieve thanks to the facilities Woodhead and LK2 have provided.” Ian Towlson, regional frameworks manager for empa

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Property Refurbished using Trueline Bespoke Aluminium Pressings The project was to expansively extend and refurbish an existing property in Hurst Green, Brightlingsea. The scheme was challenging and Specialised Fixings called on the expertise of ARP to offer their skills and experience to overcome any design constraints whilst meeting both the design brief and the client expectations.

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he brief was to provide a clean, low maintenance material that could be used for the soffits, fascia, copings and cappings, that would also match the window and door finishes, but also afford protection against the unforgiving coastal corrosion.

As a standard service offering ARP provide samples of materials and coatings, which the client approved prior to ordering.

Trueline is a bespoke range of pressed aluminium products which ARP manufacture to size and are ideal for fascias, soffits, copings, cappings and the bespoke one-part roof canopies for the bay windows on this project.

All were specified to the exact dimensions of the building using our in-house CAD Team to provide finished drawings for the client to approve prior to going into production.

Once the drawings had been approved, the order was processed and the products formed to the drawing specifications, then coated in a marine grade polyester powder coated finish, which was colour matched to the finished windows and doors.

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The Colonnade Hopper and Rainwater Pipe was also coated in the same marine grade polyester powder coated finish.

Trueline aluminium bespoke products the ideal solution for all types of refurbishment, due to the formability of the material, it’s long life span and its non-corrosive properties.

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The Robert Owen Academy in Hereford, was one of the first recipients to receive re-deployed buildings from the London Olympics in 2012. The government and the Olympic Committee were keen to ensure that the buildings could be re-used or recycled making the London Olympics as green as possible.

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airoak Construction needed some support and ARP were on hand to help. The brief was to

provide the decoration in the form of light ivory (RAL 1015) powder coated bands which would fit to the

building to bring it in line with its new environment.

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ARP’s Trueline bespoke fabrications were ideal for this solution, being made to the exact dimensions of the building. The in-house CAD team were able to provide drawings to the client for approval prior to the manufacturing process starting.

“This project was constructed in a sensitive conservation area of Hereford city and was subject to strict planning constraints, that required a design that would match the features of an existing building in close proximity.

In total ARP specified, manufactured, painted and delivered 330 individual pieces to make up the bands for the building. Each piece was custommade and painted in-house at their manufacturing facility in Leicester.

In order to speed up the installation process and to ensure the pieces were fitted to the right places first time – ARP coded the individual pieces so it was clear to the installers where each section should be fitted, saving Fairoak Construction a considerable amount of time.

We contacted Drew Robins of ARP who preceded to carry out a full and detailed survey of every intricate section required and offered a design that was acceptable to our clients. Due to the diversity and number of bespoke sections required ARP suggested that each section would be supplied with individual identification to marked up p drawings g supplied pp for ease and speed of installation.

ARP delivered an excellent product on time with a clear and concise set of drawings which enabled the installation to be completed ahead of program, within budget and to the satisfaction of our clients.

Aluminium bespoke fabrications are ideal for projects like this, due to its ease of formability. Made from 100% recycled aluminium, it is lightweight and non-corrosive, with a lifespan in excess of 50 years – making it a truly fit and forget system.

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Mount Gould Hospital is part of the NHS Livewell Southwest and provides many healthcare services as well as being their headquarters.

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numerous buildings, both modern and classic and the administration building, on Mount Gould Road was recently in dire need of a new roof.

all were colour matched to the existing green décor (RAL 6005 Matt).

DFR Roofing had been awarded the contract to re-roof this stunning building and part of the contract included replacing rainwater products.

ARP’s Legacy Cast Aluminium Gutter and Colonnade Downpipes were an ideal solution for this project, as they are made from a modern, natural product which is fully recyclable, but non-corrosive and offers a strong and durable system, but still affords the aesthetic qualities required for the refurbishment of this building.

Paul Douglas, Managing Director of DFR Roofing called on ARP for help and advice, specifying that the replacement rainwater system should to be low maintenance, but in keeping with the character of the building.

Paul Douglas, Managing Director of DFR Roofing said “The product suited the requirements of the client, it was easy to install and the service ARP provided from site survey to product delivery was everything that was required”

ARP’s Drew Robins, Divisional Sales Manager, arranged a site visit to review the existing system and measure the site.

Upon inspection of the site ARP suggested that the existing Cast Iron be replaced with Cast Aluminium with its polyester powder coated colour offering a long term low maintenance option retaining its colour fastness, therefore requiring less repainting.

The products specified were ARP’s Legacy Cast Aluminium Moulded No. 46 Ogee 150 x 100 mm gutters, Colonnade 101 mm Circular Down Pipes and Colonnade Hoppers. As you can see from the images,

ARP are a leading UK manufacturer of Aluminium and Cast Iron rainwater products. ARP can also manufacture bespoke aluminium pressings for fascias, soffits, copings and other architectural elements. With over 30 years experience and a highly skilled team of technical experts who are available to work with you to complete your project.

“The product suited the requirements of the client, it was easy to install and the service ARP provided from site survey to product delivery was everything that was required” Paul Douglas, Managing Director of DFR Roofing

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Latest News Art Deco with a modern twist: Make’s renovation of Harrods’ spectacular escalator hall Make Architects explains the material selections and design approach to its refurbishment of the London megastore’s famed circulation space, which dates from 1939

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he concept for the renovation takes it inspiration from the Harrods archives. Make worked closely alongside conservation specialist Hilary Bell and Kensington & Chelsea Council to ensure the scheme both preserved the heritage architecture and celebrated the original Art Deco escalator hall.

The principal materials of metal and glass have been drawn from the original palette, with each material behaving in a consistent, coherent manner in response to its own characteristics and that of the historic design.

Modern interpretations concentrate on the themes of permanence, longevity and elegance. Internally, layers of post-1930s refurbishments have been stripped away to reveal original features. Specialists had the task of carefully restoring the original metalwork, glasswork and lighting, and also reinstate elements which were lost or damaged during the Second World War. Work started in late January 2016 after planning and listed building consent had been granted in October 2015. There were just 40 weeks for the project team

to complete the scheme before the Christmas period arrived. It was paramount that the programme kept to this strict schedule and that the rest of the store remained operational.

Navigation and wayfinding were key drivers in the hall’s spatial replanning, and this required early structural alteration works. Thirty tonnes of steelwork was brought to site, and 28 piles were dug 28m deep to strengthen foundations. The architectural finishes then took shape.

Immense planning and coordination were necessary for the momentous task of installing 16 brand new

nickel bronze-clad escalators. They were delivered in sequence through the entrance doors, lifted through the air and into position. The ‘floating’ escalator above the ground floor is supported by hidden columns, creating a triple-height space.

The light wells on the upper landings take inspiration from the 1930s detailing. For the first time, customers are able to see all the way to the pinnacle of the hall, where a new glass dome with its interlacing pattern and polished finishes brings in natural light and crowns the new grand entrance hall.

Lift plunge devastation on refurb site Two London contractors have been fined over £600,000 for safety failings after one man tragically died and another was left seriously injured falling six storeys down a lift shaft.

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outhwark Crown Court heard how work was being carried out to decommission a lift shaft in a building that was in the process of being converted into luxury apartments in January 2011.

two men were working on top of it causing it to plummet to the bottom of the shaft.

One of the men involved was wearing a harness attached to the top of the lift car.

The chain which was supporting the lift car broke while

Gary Neville clarifies future of St Michael’s refurbishment Gary Neville has cleared rumours that the plans for his 700,000 sq ft development, St. Michael’s, have been ‘pulled’.

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ollowing his talk at international property exhibition, MIPIM, Gary said announced that proposals for the development will be refined, to ensure the final design is ‘perfect’ for Manchester. Whilst designs are being amended there will be a short-term planning delay but there will not be a full withdrawal of the initial submission.

“Manchester deserves a world class development, like St. Michael’s. We believe that in a city that aspires to be global, the best of old and best of new can live together, however we are going to make further refinements – it has to be perfect for Manchester.”

During a 15-minute presentation at MIPIM (click here to view), Gary Neville outlined how the currently underused and dilapidated space in the city centre, which currently employs only four people and is often blighted by anti-social behaviour, will be transformed into a unique and modern 700,000 sq. ft. space, that harmoniously blends old and new.

“Aside from creating 1,500 jobs, St Michael’s will contribute a total GVA in excess £80m.”

The development, which has been designed by Make Architects, will also comprise a brand-new synagogue, an internationally renowned five-star hotel, 159 apartments, grade A offices and three striking public and leisure spaces. It will also create an extra 1,500 jobs for the area.

A report that was issued by PlacesMatter! Following a consultation with the St. Michael’s development team summarised: ‘This development has the potential to change the character of streets in the vicinity’

Gary Neville, Director of Jackson’s Row Developments Limited, said:

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Plans for the development have been submitted to Manchester City Council by the applicant’s Planning Consultant, Zerum Consult, following an extensive public consultation period.

‘This project can stitch the wider neighbourhood together and provide opportunities for more regeneration to occur beyond the red line boundary’.

Because he fell in the space between the car and shaft, he survived with serious injuries. The other man was not wearing a harness and died instantly.

The 31 year old victim’s name was Silviu Radulescu and he had only been working on the site for a week.

The HSE carried out an investigation and discovered that the planning and management of the project was inadequate.

T E Scudder Ltd of Wembley acted as the principle contractor and employer on site.

The company pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £600,000 and was also ordered to pay £27,408 in costs.

Patrick Pearson of Leigh on Sea, Essex, the director of Intervale Ltd, was the contract manager who had been responsible for planning the decommissioning of lift shafts on site.

He also pleaded guilty and was ordered to complete 120 hours community service and pay costs of £3000.

HSE Inspector Lisa Chappell said: “The hazards associated with working at height and lifting were not appropriately addressed in the planning stage of this project.

Furthermore, those involved in planning p g the job j did not have appropriate training in lifting operations. This case highlights the importance of proper planning when working at height.

This work must be appropriately supervised and completed by competent people.”

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Editors Choice CONSTRUCTION SITE BROADBAND FROM COUNTRYWIDE TELECOMS Countrywide Telecoms, the leading UK supplier of communications to the construction industry, have solved an on-going industry issue with their innovative product Site Connect. Site Connect is a secure connectivity solution for site and sales offices, providing reliable broadband for everyday internet use including email, video conferencing, phone system, and more. The product creates the perfect network in your office without the costs incurred by using a traditional supplier- no groundwork charges, infrastructure or hidden costs, and can be connected within 10 days of ordering, to anywhere in the UK.

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EEF Venues invests in delegates’ comfort at Woodland Grange

EEF Venues has invested £300K in refurbishing all 114 bedrooms at its residential conference venue, Woodland Grange in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

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focussed on luxury and comfort for the 24,000 guests who stay at the venue each year.

All of the venues’ 114 beds have been replaced and fitted with new deluxe 1,200 pocket spring mattresses. Stylish mirrors, new lighting and contemporary upholstery reflect the high standards of this award winning venue.

The project was completed in just two weeks, ensuring minimum disruption for guests.

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Ian Chaplin, general manager of Woodland Grange, said: “The delegate experience is always a priority for us as our business thrives on its reputation for customer service excellence.

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“This latest refurbishment follows on from a considerable investment in our public areas and café last year. Having achieved significant growth in recent years, we view this continuous investment in the venue as part of our strategic development plan. Our goal is to continue to evolve and take advantage of every opportunity to maximise comfort, affordable luxury and value for our business delegates and guests.

Editors Choice PURUS LAUNCH THEIR 59MM MINIMAX S-SERIES SUPER LOW-LEVEL FLOOR GULLY Purus, the Swedish manufacturer of floor gullies, is extremely proud to be launching their brand new product – the 59mm Minimax S-Series floor gully for both vinyl and tiled floor finishes. Due to a change in screed depth requirements across the construction industry, Purus have taken the same successful technology as their Minimax 50 and made the gully even shallower. With a total height of just 59mm allowing it to fit into shallow concrete slabs, the 59mm S-Series gully includes Purus’ combined water and mechanical NOOD trap which was used in the London 2012 Athletes Village.

With careful planning from the architect, the contractor no longer has to install a vertical outlet floor gully through the slab.

At just 59mm, the brand new S-Series floor gully makes it possible for this problematic situation to now be avoided.

The 59mm S-Series gully incorporates the same NOOD trap technology as Purus’ other floor gullies and it also introduces a brand new stainless steel clamping ring designed for screwing either vinyl or waterproof membrane for tiles down into the gully. The NOOD combined water and mechanical trap uses a spring mechanism to prevent any foul air from escaping through the gully even when it dries out and it is extremely simple to clean and maintain.

A range of stainless steel grate options are available for the 59mm S-Series floor gully. The Drop grate for vinyl floors has a 150mm diameter and slots into the gully above the vinyl flooring once clamped into place; and Purus’ 200x200mm PK200 grates are also available in a selection of patterns for tiled floors.

For product codes and enquiries, please visit www.purusgroup.com, or contact Purus Ltd. on 0113 289 3172. Products are available to purchase from Purus distributors.

ROCA BRINGS TOGETHER THE FUTURE AND THE PAST TO ITS STAND AT ISH In the year of its centenary, Roca attends the ISH fair in Frankfurt with a new concept of stand, the Roca Mall, a modern shopping centre with over 1000 m2 that puts together the history, the present and the future of the brand through its different collections and products.

Beyond and Carmen. Looking towards the coming years while praising 100 years of history.

With the future in mind, Roca presents an exclusive vitreous china collection for those in the search for the extra mile. Beyond is an urban proposal with sophisticated solutions for basins shaped by Roca’s new material, Fineceramic®, and the latest technologies in the design of bathroom products.

On the other side, Carmen pays tribute to the past with the redesign of an iconic model from Roca’s centenary history. The classical Carmen washbasin is coming back with a vintage style to become a new complete bathroom collection with the most advanced features such as rimless toilets.

In-Wash® and Inspira. A smart present dedicated to individualization and user experience.

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Armani/Roca. A room for exclusivity.

Exclusivity also has its room at the Roca Mall with Baia, the new Armani/Roca collection presented in premiere at ISH 2017. With these new designs, Giorgio Armani once again shows his commitment to promoting comfort and wellbeing, expressing his vision of the bathroom environment through a combination of elements that allow maximum flexibility and adaptability. The aesthetic intentionally references the past but the retro styling is brought up to date by being interpreted in a modern manner and the incorporation of avantgarde technology. The result is a new versatile bathroom collection, which manages to be both contemporary and timeless, in accordance with Giorgio Armani’s well-known design philosophy.

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latest launches of the company. In-Wash®, the Smart Toilet, featuring the most advanced technology with a universal design and a user friendly interface. And Inspira, the ceramic and furniture collection that provides inspiration for bathroom projects with its three design lines that allow individual configurations of the bathroom according to each user’s style.

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Next Generation Airtightness With ever increasing demands on buildings to be more energy efficient, ensuring buildings are constructed to higher levels of airtightness is becoming a key mechanism in delivering higher levels of thermal performance and comfort.

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Blowerproof is a light blue colour but when applied to a substrate and cured it turns jet black. This feature means that the applicator knows precisely when a full cure, or seal has been achieved, helpful to let you know when a second coat can be applied or when it is suitable for over coating or finishing.

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Blowerproof has a unique feature it changes colour. Blowerproof is a light blue colour but when applied to a substrate and cured it turns jet black. This feature means that the applicator knows precisely when a full cure, or seal has been achieved, helpful to let you know when a

second coat can be applied or when it is suitable for over coating or finishing.

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Iconic 60s Brutalist Building Scoops 3 Awards For Its Outstanding Refurbishment BuroHappold Engineering has won three prestigious accolades at the Cambridge Design and Construction Awards held this week at St Catherine’s College.

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ll three were presented for the outstanding refurbishment of a 1960’s Brutalist icon, now named the ‘David Attenborough Building’; the ‘Engineering and Sustainability Project of the Year’, the ‘Best Conservation, Alteration or Extension’ and the ‘Considerate Contractors’ awards.

‘We wanted to create a low-energy, adaptable and efficient structure whilst preserving the integrity of the original Sir Philip Dowson design. We’re honoured that our innovative sustainability framework for the refurbishment of this magnificent

‘The project demonstrates the highest levels of environmental sustainability and will be an exemplar of how to enrich and conserve biodiversity in an urban setting.’ Mike Rands, Director of the CCI structure, including biodiversity measures such as a green roof, rainwater harvesting and even a bee hotel, has been recognised with three awards’ Andy Keelin, Partner, BuroHappold Engineering The building was refurbished to house a vibrant new hub for the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) and research areas for the University’s Department of Zoology. The Museum of Zoology has been refurbished and extended, and opens this summer for the public to visit. BuroHappold worked closely with Nicholas Hare Architects in the complete transformation of the building into a beacon of sustainability, including a soaring atrium with a green wall and a new ‘green’ roof which will be used

by CCI as an external laboratory to monitor different species colonizing the building.

‘The project demonstrates the highest levels of environmental sustainability and will be an exemplar of how to enrich and conserve biodiversity in an urban setting’ Mike Rands, Director of the CCI

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The judges made a particular point of highlighting how the project captured the essence of the challenge faced by the industry: the need to adapt and upgrade 80% of building stock. They also highlighted how the project embraced these challenges extremely well whilst dealing with complexities such as new users, a change in use and a hugely complex building. The panel was also really impressed with the energy metering throughout the building and the all-encompassing ‘Sustainability Framework’.

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t 17,000 m2 mixed-use University of Cambridge building t 40% reduction in operational carbon t £200K annual energy savings t 82% reduction in embodied carbon

Editors Choice DRU introduces Dik Geurts Odin – The circular stove with multiple design choices

An attractive solution to bin blight by The Posh Shed Company

British manufacturer Formica Group aligns with Made in Britain

DRU has introduced a new wood stove under the Dik Geurts brand this spring.

The Posh Shed Company has developed a range of modular storage products to help resolve the problem created by the ever-multiplying numbers of wheelie bins and recycling bins creating what has been described as a “blight of colourful plastic bins”.

Formica Group, the original inventor of High Pressure Laminate (HPL), has operated its UK factory in North Shields for over 70 years. As affirmation of its continued dedication to British manufacturing, the company is proud to announce its alignment with Made in Britain.

Bin stores from The Posh Shed Company provide an attractive home for the unsightly bins, and add the finishing touch to properties wanting to hide the practicalities of a modern home, making the perfect solution for house builders.

The Made in Britain campaign is designed to promote and celebrate the manufacture of UK-made goods.

Formica® laminate lends itself to interior and exterior application, with Formica Group being the only HPL manufacturer to carry the Made in Britain marque.

With the ongoing investment in North Shields and increased production in the UK, all of Formica Group’s core colours and patterns, including its residential and commercial interiors, exterior cladding and new anti-fingerprint surface Formica Infiniti™, now bear the logo.

Odin is a circular stove with a multitude of installation options. It is available in 2 sizes, 100 and 120 cms diameter and there are four different versions; a wall-mounted stove, a stove that is suspended from the ceiling, a stove that is mounted on a ‘plateau’ and a ‘tunnel’ stove that can be viewed from both sides.

Odin generates a stunning log fire with swooping, curved flames, which are controlled by the unique Dik Geurts ‘Thermo-glide’ air slide.

The exterior is finished in dark anthracite, with matching flue covers and the interior is lined with heat resistant vermiculite.

Clean burning and energy efficient Odin has the option of external air connection. This means that air for combustion is drawn from outside the building rather than inside the home, resulting in greater comfort and higher energy efficiency.

Odin will be available from approved DRU fireplace retailers from spring 2017.

The functional yet attractive Posh Wheelie Bin Store is available in three sizes, to allow for one, two or three bins. All three designs have the option of either a halfheight front opening door, allowing access to each bin individually, or a fully door to complete mask the bins.

All finishing touches have been considered as the door is fitted with a five lever lock, and the sloping roof is finished with felt shingles – it is also possible to add a shelf for additional storage for items such as recycling boxes.

Prices start at £588 for single bay, £1020 for a double and £1,620 for a triple.

Joe Bell, UK Marketing Manager at Formica Group, comments: “A further benefit for UK businesses using products manufactured in the UK, as opposed to Italy, Austria and other EU countries, include faster delivery times and better cost efficiencies. As a British manufacturer, Formica Group is able to provide price stability on HPL making it easier for customers to plan ahead.

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GEZE’S Degree of Distinction at Swansea University Campus

£8M Gateshead energet centre becomes first of its kind for BIM

Plankbridge launches new Living Hut, expanding the possibilities of the humble hideaway

There’s a degree of distinction about Swansea University’s new student accommodation where GEZE UK is helping open doors to a new way of living on a campus by the sea.

A new £8million landmark energy centre, which will supply low-cost power to homes and businesses across Gateshead, becomes the first of its kind in the North East after being delivered entirely in BIM by a local architect.

Following over 16 years producing Victorian-inspired shepherd’s huts, Dorset-based master hutmaker, Plankbridge, has launched its new Living Hut, adding a larger and more versatile moveable space to its already established collection of huts. Offering more room to play with and added flexibility on the dimensions and layout, the Living Hut is the perfect option for those looking for a more substantial outdoor space for their home office, studio, spare bedroom or garden room.

The Bay Campus, developed by St. Modwen in partnership with Swansea University, has been designed to promote a ‘friendly and collegiate feel’ and foster a sense of community which flows through the design of 900 apartments.

Anyone who has lived ‘in halls’ will know that the comings and goings of student life can be a little noisy which is why GEZE’s Slimdrive EMD-F electro-mechanical swing door operator was specified for the 10 external main entrances.

“The Bay Campus is a great example of university facilities designed and developed for the 21st century. Everything that students, academics and staff may need can be found on one site including accommodation, gym, shops and crèche facilities against a stunning coastal backdrop. I am certain that GEZE products match the exacting standards of this development.”

The low carbon Gateshead Energy Centre on Quarryfield Road is the first of its kind and scale in the North East, and aims to reduce emissions and pass on significant energy savings directly to customers.

The centre will supply high-profile buildings such as the Sage Gateshead and Gateshead College with electricity and heat, while any surplus energy generated will be sold on to the National Grid.

BIM allows multiple partners in the construction industry to collaborate, allowing the clients, architects and contractors to seamlessly work together on the project; reducing costs, providing a higher level of efficiency and capturing clashes during the design stages prior to the project reaching site.

Much like shepherd’s huts, living vans, huts and wagons would have been common place in the English countryside during the early 20th century, used widely by agricultural workers, as well as those building roads and railways. The major difference between the two is that most shepherd’s huts had a footprint of around 12’ by 6’6”, which Plankbridge still honours today, while other mobile accommodation spaces came in many shapes and sizes, depending on its agricultural or industrial use, and also had its wheels set underneath its sides and the door at the steering end.

A Living Hut with English oak windows and stable door, a solid French oak floor and a Farrow & Ball painted interior with kitchen and washroom facilities would be in the region of £35,000. Living Huts equipped for year-round accommodation benefit from a lower rate of 5% VAT. www.plankbridge.com

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Kaz Spiewakowski, managing director of GEZE UK, said that he was delighted that GEZE’s products had been used in such a prestigious development which promised to transform the learner’s journey with top quality facilities.

Ryton-based Gradon Architecture worked on the technical delivery of the energy centre on behalf of Gateshead Council, delivering the project entirely in BIM. BIM, or Building Information Modelling, technology is currently at the forefront of construction, with all public funded projects now requiring delivery to a BIM Level 2 standard.

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Indoor Garden Design Ltd Walk into any new building and you are guaranteed to find planting on various scales at the heart of it because indoor planting – the incorporation of living plants into the workplace - whether it be office, shop or hotel has never been more popular than it is today.

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art of this is fashion as it is a major trend this year, but actually it’s a trend that has been building for years now as employers understand the benefits of plants in the workplace – not only do they look stunning, but studies show that they improve physical and emotional wellbeing, and productivity too.

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the fastest growing sectors within the construction industry but experts Indoor Garden Design (IGD) were instrumental in raising awareness of the importance of plants. For more than 40 years, they have been bringing nature into the workplace, making them the UK’s number one indoor planting company with an array of prestigious clients such as Sky, UBS, The

Ivy and The Connaught Hotel, Hotel as well as an impressive collection of awards, including Gold and Best in Show for Hotel Floristry Exhibit at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

IGD works with workplace, leisure or education space, luxury hotel lounge, store or restaurant, creating planting schemes that are tailored to each company.

IGD works with workplace, leisure or education space, luxury hotel lounge, store or restaurant, creating planting schemes that are tailored to each company. They deliver a full and expert service, comprising design, supply, installation and maintenance on a contract or one-off basis. comprising design, supply, installation and maintenance on a contract or one-off basis. The planting schemes, both interior and exterior, can be designed on any scale – from single-stem orchids to vast atrium displays, to elegant and extravagant Christmas planting.

‘In an ideal world, we would be involved in larger projects from the earliest planning stage possible’ says Ian Drummond, Creative Director of IGD, who celebrates 25 years with the company this year. ‘This is because we can then create planting schemes which feel like an integral part of the building, which can be so exciting.’

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‘If we are consulted at a later stage of construction, or if we are working with an established and revered institution such as The Connaught Hotel, we spend much time sourcing and often commissioning the perfect containers and planters for the environment, and we work with a wide variety of mediums such as natural materials, ceramics, metals or fibreglass.’

‘This attention to detail is at the heart of our award-winning business – our approach is design-led and we ensure that the planting scheme we create works for our clients and is maintained to the highest of standards through regular, scheduled visits by our uniformed staff.’

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Plants Work– for you, your workplace and every space There is a science behind our love of plants – they work on a deeply psychological level – biophilia is the concept that humans have an innate connection with nature.

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Plants work on our physical health by producing oxygen while filtering pollution and absorbing dust to clean the air we breathe. They improve our environment by providing shade and maintaining temperatures, which in turn improves the efficiency of buildings.

Plants are now regarded as so much more than decorative embellishments.

They have been proven time and time again to reduce stress, improve morale and significantly contribute to a happy, healthy working environment.

At Home with Plants’, by Ian Drummond and Kara O’Reilly is published by Mitchell Beazley in April

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In 2013 IGD collaborated with Exeter University in an experiment at RHS Chelsea Flower Show to show that office plants can assist in boosting staff wellbeing. Visitors to the show were challenged to take part in the study which measured their creativity, happiness and productivity as they

experienced a range of different work space designs. The results showed that allowing staff to make design decisions in a work space enhanced with office plants can increase wellbeing by 47%, creativity by 45% and productivity by 38%. These findings would be expected to translate to a significant increase in business profitability and confront the very tired belief that plants and art are an unnecessary element of the business environment.

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Four Oaks Cash & Carry Four Oaks Cash & Carry now incorporates 9 specialist nurseries. Over 1500 lines of trees and shrubs will be on display from starter plants to specimen sizes in addition to the young plants of bedding and basket plants for which we are historically known. A wide range of sundries is also available, plus a new range of aggregates for the Autumn.

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Town Hall to get £328m refurb Senior councillors will be asked to give the final go-ahead to a major project to safeguard and repair Manchester Town Hall and Albert Square when they meet next week.

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he Town Hall will be 140 years old this year. While it has been maintained and remains structurally sound, it is now seriously showing its age with many elements reaching the end of their natural lifespans. Without significant work to address damage and defects, its condition will deteriorate to the point where it will become unfit for ongoing use and would need to be ‘mothballed.’

The building, designed in the 1860s, also needs work to bring it up to modern access and safety standards while preserving its heritage.

The budget for the whole project – including a sizeable contingency element which should reduce over time – has been set at up to £328.3 million.

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Deputy Council Leader Councillor Bernard Priest said: “Getting to this point has involved a long and meticulous process. But as a result of the rigorous work done we are confident that we have a scheme which will deliver real and enduring benefits for Manchester.

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“Not only will it safeguard this muchloved masterpiece for current and future Mancunians, it will also improve public access to our Town Hall and its treasures and support the city’s economy by giving the building an enhanced role as a visitor destination – and even potentially as a base for emerging businesses.

“Allowing this iconic building to slide into decay and disuse is not an option. We are confident that we have struck the right balance in these

plans between introducing some commercial elements which will help generate income to support services and preserving the Town Hall’s essential character.”

The Executive will also be asked to support recommendations on the appropriate mix of uses for the refurbished Town Hall following independent expert analysis of various options.

“Not only will it safeguard this muchloved masterpiece for current and future Mancunians, it will also improve public access to our Town Hall and its treasures and support the city’s economy by giving the building an enhanced role as a visitor destination – and even potentially as a base for emerging businesses.”

Councillor Bernard Priest, Deputy Council Leader While the primary role of the Town Hall will always be as the city’s civic focal point, complementary commercial options making use of space not required for this purpose to generate income to support services have been carefully considered.

These included a small boutique hotel in part of the building, office space and food and drink retail.

Work to explore the potential for a prestigious hotel concluded that a 65bed hotel using part of the building’s upper floors would be physically feasible. But it was considered that constraints associated with the building’s Grade I-listed status would make it less attractive to operators. The fit-out cost to create a hotel space, an estimated £30m on top of the project budget, would be prohibitive. On top of this, it would involve too much ongoing financial risk for the Council. It is therefore recommended not to proceed with the hotel element.

Further independent research explored the potential commercial use of currently under-used spaces.

Market testing found that food and drink retail could be viable in the basement and ground floor. But it established that this would be better suited to high quality independents than chains because the latter would want bigger units than would be available, external signage and their own ‘front doors’ to the street.

Key heritage features of the building, such as the state rooms including the famous Great Hall and its Ford Madox Brown murals, will be restored through the project and external repairs to the roof, stonework and drains carried out on a like-for-like basis. Significant work is also needed to electrics, plumbing, heating, ventilation and lift insallations – all of which are embedded in the fabric of the building.

The Executive will be asked on 8 March to authorise procurement for a main construction contractor for Our Town Hall project.

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Karndean Designflooring unveils new Style and Contemporary collection for UK housebuilders The UK’s market leader in luxury vinyl flooring Karndean Designflooring is enhancing its offering to the UK house build market with the introduction of its new Style and Contemporary collection.

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Available from April 2017, Style and Contemporary presents a dedicated collection of modern, authentic and versatile wood and stone designs, each hand selected for the UK house build sector by in-house product designers from more than 250 established Karndean designs.

With ten wood and six stone designs in each collection, Style features Karndean’s practical Knight Tile and Opus, whilst Contemporary includes popular colourways from Van Gogh Wood and Da Vinci Wood and Stone.

Style ranges from the distressed White Painted Oak and light grey Mico, to the rich chocolate hues of Aged Oak and smoky charcoal Cumbrian Stone.

It will be popular with new build homeowners looking for a modern design in a 36” x 6” standard plank and 12” x 18” tile option, and larger 48” x 9” plank or 18” x 24” tile.

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He said: “Whereas new build homeowners look for transitional design when it comes to clean wallcoverings and contemporary fittings, they’re increasingly looking to the floor to add a personal touch to match their individual style.

“By working closely with our regional and national housebuilders alike, we’ve created Style and Contemporary with a wide palette of colourways and formats to match a variety of styles, but in a simplified collection.

“With more new home buyers than ever looking for luxury vinyl flooring in key areas of the home such as a bathroom, living space or kitchen, housebuilders are looking to meet demand with our practical and authentic wood and stone effect designs.”

With a lifetime residential guarantee for new build home buyers, Style and Contemporary include designs to accommodate emerging trends in home interiors such as country chic, hygge, concrete and mid-century style.

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Sikafloor creates High-performance Base for New-Look Warehouse A highly-complex floor refurbishment has transformed a derelict warehouse into highlymarketable business premises, thanks to global product supplier, Sika.

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oncrete flooring at the former Matalan distribution centre in Skelmersdale, west Lancashire, had fallen into disrepair and required urgent attention to enable the building’s owner to re-let the site. Flooring which offered durability, a seamless, aesthetically-pleasing finish and a five-year warranty was a prerequisite of the refurbishment. Sikafloor®-264, was the only system to offer such guarantees.

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A high-performance, two-part, economic epoxy resin, Sikafloor®-264, provides a roller and seal coat for concrete and cement screeds which need to withstand heavy wear in environments such as car parks, garages and production plants. In total, 30,000m2 of product was applied to two units at the distribution centre. Before the Sika system could be applied, contractors IRL Group Ltd had to repair sections of the original concrete substrate where racking had been removed.

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Temporary heating was also installed. The ideal substrate temperature for the application of Sikafloor®-264 is between 10°C and 30°C. With the distribution centre having remained empty for a considerable time, warmer internal conditions were required to maximise the new flooring’s performance.

Members of Sika’s technical team were on site during the project to assist contractors and ensure manufacturing methods were properly applied as a condition of the warranty.

Once the surface had been smoothed, a coat of Sikafloor®-264 was installed. This was followed by Sikafloor®-264 Thixo, a two-part, epoxy resin. The coloured roller coat is textured, an ideal constituent for the provision of a hard-wearing, non-slip, easyapply, high-gloss finish.

Mark Ollerenshaw, Managing Director at IRL Group Ltd, said: “The client was over the moon with the new floor. Installation standards and the finish itself had to be of the highest quality as the owners were essentially showcasing the distribution centre to new

tenants. It was a highly-complex project, made all the easier by using a flooring system we knew and trusted – and performed precisely as we’d hoped.”

The distribution centre refurbishment was carried out in two phases over a five-month period. The second phase is due to be completed in March 2017. The badly-damaged, unsafe flooring has been replaced by a smooth, uniform, light-grey surface which will stand the test of time – whatever the nature of the business of the site’s new occupants.

Glass & Glazing Hardies wins £1 million Glasgow Kelvin College term commission for 2017

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ardies Property & Construction consultants has been successful on a £1 million term commission submission for Glasgow Kelvin College for the financial year 2017 to provide a range of multi-professional services for the College.

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“These projects will be carried out in an extremely tight time period, though Hardies is best placed to provide these because of our multi-disciplinary approach to client service provision. Hardies recognised this many years ago and is well-placed to deliver client-focused objective Projects meeting client needs as a single service provider.”

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Hardies is also investigating structural subsidence at Glasgow Kelvin College’s Easterhouse site, where it will engage with a multi-disciplined design team to act as lead consultant, Quantity Surveyors, CDM-Principal Designers, Project Management and Architectural services.

The term commission will also see Hardies engage with Glasgow Kelvin College Designers and co-ordinate the various providers, namely, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, specialist timber consultants, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and Lighting Engineers.

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The various projects are scheduled for completion in early 2017.

Hardies, which recently merged with Shepherd Chartered Surveyors, serves clients in both the Private and Public sectors with a complete operation in property and construction development, including property valuation, Building and Quantity Surveying and Project Management. The firm also handles the leasing and sale of commercial and industrial buildings; CDM Co-ordination and the provision of Energy Performance Certificates.

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Craig Gilmour, Deputy Managing Partner at Hardies, said: “We are delighted to secure this commission for a comprehensive range of projects to be delivered this financial year. We are also very happy to continue working with the College based on previous works having finished on budget and on time.

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Terry, who has extensive experience in the skills, construction supply-chain and technology sectors and in large and small business change management, starts the newly created position in March. His role includes driving the CIOB’s next stage of development, delivering membership growth, operational efficiency and improving the quality of services to members.

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Terry joins the CIOB having set up and run, as CEO, Proskills, the Sector Skills Council for the supply chain to construction, and more recently a portfolio of interim activities that saw him as Principal of City of Oxford College, Group International Business Director for a major training company and work in India, Vietnam, Egypt, as well as with the Financial Services sector in the City among other assignments. Terry started his career at IBM and spent a number of years with technology start-ups before joining e-skills UK, the SSC for the technology sector. He brings a broad range of management, change, project and marketing skills to the CIOB.

Reacting to his appointment, Terry Watts said: “The construction sector faces huge challenges and opportunities presented by new technology and changing skills requirements. I am delighted to be joining the CIOB who already lead the way in professional development of the sector and look forward to playing a part in building a successful future for this vital part of the economy”

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Buckingham Perkins+Will announces office move to The White Palace repairs Chapel Building in Aldgate New office will be an exemplar of workplace funding and showcase the firm’s values approved by design he London office of global Europe, including Turkey and architecture and design Commonwealth of Independent MPs firm Perkins+Will has States (CIS) countries, and the Funding for a multimillion-pound refurbishment of Buckingham Palace has been approved

by MPs.

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hey backed changes to the Sovereign Grant - the funding formula for the monarchy’s official duties - by 464 votes to 56.

The grant will increase by 66% to pay for the £369m refurbishment.

Officials say the essential work - set to take 10 years - is needed to avoid the risk of “catastrophic building failure”.

Ageing cables, lead pipes, wiring and boilers will be replaced, many for the first time in 60 years, amid fears about potential fire and water damage.

Two Labour MPs - Rushanara Ali and Dennis Skinner- were among those who opposed the move, along with 46 from the SNP. At a time of austerity, this significant increase in the money given to the royals has attracted little public criticism and minimal parliamentary scrutiny.

It was very different in the 1990s when the government suggested spending taxpayers’ money on repairs to Windsor Castle after it was damaged by fire.

Two decades on, the Sovereign Grant increase has been approved after a committee of MPs considered the matter briefly, and after an overwhelming Commons vote in favour.

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Next month, the Queen’s funding will rise from £43m to £76m. And it will rise each year, for the next 10 years.

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The focus now is on appointing consultants and finalising the refurbishment plans.

With the builders in for at least a decade, the Queen may be tempted, at times, to replace her crown with a hard hat.

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relocated to The White Chapel Building in Aldgate from the firm’s previous headquarters at 10 Bonhill Street off Old Street.

The move to the 26,000 sq. ft. space, owned by Derwent London, took place on Monday 6 March.

Designed by Perkins+Will, the new office will be an exemplar showcase of the firm’s work and will bring together all of its employees on a single floor for the first time in its history. The move signifies the firm’s growing success and future expansion plans at a time when the business is developing in new sectors of hospitality, science and technology, and healthcare.

Jack Pringle, Managing Director and Principal, said: “Our newly designed office in The White Chapel Building is aligned with our own values and will allow us to practice what we preach. This is an exciting time for Perkins+Will and demonstrates our commitment to staff, clients, and future prosperity in a new, vibrant space.”

The office is aiming to be LEED Gold and one of the first Fitwel certified projects in Europe. It is designed as an open plan and flexible space that allows for agile working, collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst the firm’s staff.

The team now includes 170 staff specialising in architecture, corporate interiors, urban design, hospitality and healthcare. Projects are underway across the UK and

Middle East.

Recent project wins and current projects underway include: One Station Square, the landmark building at the heart of the CB1 development in Cambridge providing 137,000 sq ft of purpose built office space; new offices for QBE Insurance Group, one of the world’s leading insurance providers; appointment to devise Kuwait’s Fourth Structural Plan 2040, a national masterplan that aims to transform Kuwait into a commercial and financial hub; HIPICA, a landmark mixed-use scheme in Sao Paulo; The Stage, a 2.5 acre site in Shoreditch; and a masterplan for a major airport city in Istanbul, Turkey.

The firm has also been appointed as part of the refurbishment and development programme of the Marriott Hotel portfolio.

“Our newly designed office in The White Chapel Building is aligned with our own values and will allow us to practice what we preach. This is an exciting time for Perkins+Will and demonstrates our commitment to staff, clients, and future prosperity in a new, vibrant space.” Jack Pringle, Managing Director and Principal

Glass & Glazing New life for old tea factory in Birmingham

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Developer Stoford has been appointed to lead the £200m redevelopment of the former Typhoo Tea building and adjoining canal basin in Birmingham.

The Gooch Estate, owner of more than 10 acres of land around Typhoo Wharf in Digbeth, aims to create new leisure and office space in old tea factory.

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At least 1,000,000 sq ft of development is anticipated, which will include Grade A office space, business incubator space, bars and restaurants, artist studios and homes.

A planning application will be prepared in the summer with the original 1930s building first converted and new buildings following on the remaining vacant land.

Jon Andrews, director at Stoford, said: “This is a very ambitious scheme that promises to set the tone for transformation of the Digbeth area of the city and we are delighted to have been selected to play a central role in delivering this important development programme.”

“We will be working closely with Gooch Estate, Birmingham City Council and Curzon Regeneration Company, Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP, Savills and other local stakeholders to ensure the vision for this ambitious scheme can be delivered with a collaborative approach.”

The development forms part of the council’s plans to create a Knowledge Hub, bringing together some of the city’s leading educational establishments to enhance what is already a growing quarter of the city and will benefit from the arrival of the new HS2 line at Curzon Street in 2026.

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More than 80 new homes delivered in Regeneration Project THE MUCH anticipated £13 million scheme to transform Leamington Spa’s social housing offering is now complete, thanks to Pick Everard, BM3 Architecture, Willmott Partnership Homes and Scape Group.

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s the need for more high quality, sustainable homes for the over 55s increases, given an ageing population, the project was important in meeting the requirements of local residents in Lemington Spa.

Pick Everard project managed the scheme, delivering 81 quality new homes at the new Sayer Court, which replaced the previous 1960’s building.

Work began onsite in May 2015 as Warwick District Council prepared to give its tenants energy efficient ‘Lifetime Homes’ – marking its first housing scheme in more than 30 years.

Adrian Ceney, national director at property, construction and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard, said: “The previous development only had provision for 29 homes so the new Sayer Court has completely transformed the site and is already at full capacity.

“The modern complex – comprising 76 apartments and five bungalows - has been designed to complement the town, being located on one of the primary routes into and out of Leamington Spa.

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“There was a collaborative approach to working which became particularly important when faced with issues on-site,” said Adrian.

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Pick Everard provided project management services, BM3 Architecture completed the designs for the scheme, with construction work completed by Willmott Partnership Homes, which was procured through the Scape Major Works framework.

Historical churches future proofed to remain at the heart of the community Historical churches around the country are being given a new lease of life, thanks to a restoration process called “re-ordering”.

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ne of the south east’s largest and most respected firms of Architects, Clague, is re-ordering historical and listed churches, giving them a new sustainable use, allowing them to remain or even return to the heart of the community.

The process of re-ordering involves renovations and restorations of varying degrees – from major structural repairs, to removing pews and replacing with seats which are more accessible, updating interiors and installing heating and kitchen facilities. Disabled access is also added in some cases - giving the churches not only a new lease of life but new sustainable uses for the benefit of the local community.

One church benefitting from Clague’s expertise is a medieval Grade I listed building in Kingsnorth, near Ashford in Kent. St. Michael and All Angels Church dates from the late fourteenth century, and Clague delivered a sympathetic repair and restoration of the tower masonry, turret roofs window stonework. The team designed and built a new extension to provide much needed modern facilities as well as carrying out the essential reordering of the interior of the church itself.

Reverend Caroline Mansley, Vicar at St Michael and all Angels church in Kingsnorth, Ashford said; “This new lease of life to our beloved church is proving invaluable already. Clague’s vision has meant that

the sympathetic re-ordering of our historic building has resulted in a more accessible and warm space for ‘the church’ - the gathered people of God - and has allowed us to welcome new people from our local community and beyond. We now have flexibility to move the pews around for more informal, familyfriendly services, a quiet space for prayer or for children to play, and our extension affords modern facilities such as toilets, catering and meeting spaces that create a multi-purpose building which is let to outside organisations such as Ark Drama.”

Senior Partner at Clague, Andrew Clague said; “It is not widely known that for 20 years Clague Architects has led re-ordering design of important Listed Churches in Kent and beyond. Such schemes at Kingsnorth, Eynsford, Goudhurst, St Nicholas and Barham are part of Clague’s Historic Environment Team Portfolio. The essence of all these schemes is to bring Churches up to the standards of this century, offering warmth, light and flexible interiors. This work is of enormous significance to the sustainability of Churches as historic buildings, enabling the wider community to use them in a variety of ways, such as concerts, art exhibitions, markets and for presentations etc.‘ ‘These schemes are led by key individuals who work with Clague to bring forward the designs; funds are generated to enable the care of the buildings and thus creating a sustainable future that won’t only rely on a small congregation. “

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The design parameters of this product empowers specifiers, designers, installers

and engineers to benefit from unique Rinnai technology in applications it was once not previously possible. For instance, the Infinity Solo will have both 35kW and 54kW sized appliances, ensuring sites with a smaller gas meter can readily use this technology.

The larger Infinity Solo model will also act as a high-efficiency alternative to gas fired storage appliances that exist in today’s market.

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The design parameters of this product empowers specifiers, designers, installers and engineers to benefit from unique Rinnai technology in applications it was once not previously possible.

The cylinder is stainless steel and this reduces the weight compared to glass lined models, and it makes transportation and installation a lot easier. As well as the difference in weight, the cylinders also have extremely low heat loss figures (as low as 1.41kW/h day), so the user pays less to maintain the heat within the tank.

One other benefit of the Infinity Solo using a stainless steel cylinder is that the life expectancy of the material is far greater than that of a glass-lined equivalent as glass suffers from thermal shock causing it to crack after a period of time.

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The Infinity Solo range is also renewables compatible and supplied pre-fitted with a coil, meaning that the primary energy source will always be from renewable gains and the complementary Rinnai water heater will only apply the precise amount of gas to boost the difference in temperature.

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Rinnai manufactures the energy efficient Infinity range of gas fired continuous flow water heaters and space heaters. The Infinity brand carries the widest range of condensing water heaters on the market today with the most impressive efficiencies in operation, leading the field in technological innovation.

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The Aquarea Smart Cloud is a significant development in the control of heating and hot water systems, offering much greater functionality and a much more intuitive user interface. This enables users to optimise their heating and hot water from anywhere in the world, from computers, tablets and smartphones, to suit their specific requirements.

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martGeo is a unique software addition to Warmup’s 4iE Smart WiFi thermostats.

Designed to control your home’s heating automatically, while maintaining the most efficient setting, SmartGeo works with underfloor heating systems and, when using the +Kit accessory, central heating systems too.

SmartGeo uses location services and learns your routines. The technology consists of an incredibly smart combination of algorithms. It learns your routines then combines them with the location services built into smartphones to know when you are heading back, heading out or just staying put, even if it is not planned. So your home is automatically warm just as you arrive, and running efficiently when you’re away, just like magic:

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This sophisticated solution is both more userfriendly and energy efficient than occupancysensing thermostats, which still need time to catch up and warm the house if you arrive outside of the predicted schedule.

efficient than occupancy-sensing thermostats, which still need time to catch up and warm the house if you arrive outside of the predicted schedule. In contrast, SmartGeo automatically knows when you are on your way home, so no matter the change of plan, you never come back to a cold house.

Geo-fencing thermostats set the temperature based on how close to home you are. However, if you’re going to be out for a long period, like at work, and would normally have turned the heating right down, your home will not be running efficiently unless you are over an hour away.

SmartGeo saves energy by learning when you’re likely to be out and uses

more efficient temperatures until you’re due to return.

MULTI-ZONE HEATING SYSTEM Compatible with all major heating systems, the technology also works for zoned heating. If employing multiple 4iE thermostats, the proprietary SmartGeo technology learns when certain rooms are most likely to be used and optimises temperatures accordingly, rather than simply turning up all areas at once.

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Stunning 33 Glasshouse Street Features Under Floor Air Conditioning AET Flexible Space, leading provider of underfloor air conditioning has recently completed commissioning 33 Glasshouse Street in London after supplying to Emico early this year.

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The unusually shaped building has a total area of around 52,000 sq. ft. and is currently undergoing full structural reconfiguration and refurbishment to form larger, open plan floor plates and Category-A office accommodation with a floor to ceiling height of 3.3m to be created on floors three to seven. Space saving underfloor

The final result is fabulous commercial work space suited to corporate headquarters in a prime London location and main contractor’s McLaren are on track for BREEAM Very Good status.

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air conditioning has been specified by Consultants WPP and Architects Buckley Grey Yeoman.

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With underfloor systems, fully conditioned air is fed into the plenum by zonal downflow units (CAM), which is then supplied into the workspace via fan terminal units (Fantile). The fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort. Systems can be configured with underfloor or high level return and can easily integrate with passive or other ventilation systems.

The system specified for floors 3, 4 and 5 at 33 Glasshouse Street is a CAM-C Direct Expansion system with supply and return air distributed via the floor plenum. The Fantiles supplied are standard TU4 fan terminals with EC motors for enhanced energy efficiency.

Instead of a rooftop chiller providing chilled water, the building uses Daikin Heat Pump units to maximise use of space and energy efficiency.

In addition to the creation of contemporary office accommodation, the main entrance and reception area will be reconfigured and bespoke features created at selected areas; including a potential roof terrace on floor six. A floor to ceiling height of 3.3m will be achieved on floors three, four and five with the adoption of underfloor air conditioning enabling the elimination of the ceiling void and subsequently maximising the available space.

The final result is fabulous commercial work space suited to corporate headquarters in a prime London location and main contractor’s McLaren are on track for BREEAM Very Good status.

SWIGA is here to help you with expert opinions and comments on SWI. SWIGA, and third parties have worked together in the development of this SWI industry infrastructure to bring about a major expansion in industry capacity whilst ensuring the highest levels of quality and standards are maintained specifically for the Eco and Green Deal as well as non funded retrofit.

SWIGA Guarantee provides peace of mind The Solid Wall Insulation Guarantee Agency (SWIGA) is a not for profit guarantee provider for solid wall solutions.

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SWIGA provides direct support to the customer through its extensive network of member’s expertise.

The SWIGA guarantee offers cover for; external wall, internal wall and hybrid systems for traditional solid wall properties, non-traditional properties such as no-fines concrete and frame buildings. As well as providing cover for low and high rise apartments.

offer the consumer independent industry expertise – our membership includes all major system designers who we can draw on, but we also have an independent approach and can offer expert opinion on client projects.

“The not for profit SWIGA warranty is backed by a robust 25 year guarantee with an industry-leading Quality Assurance framework and at a cost of £79 per standard house; we believe this represents fantastic value for money.” Andrew Champ, Executive Director of SWIGA

SWIGA provides consumer protection and an independent 25year Guarantee for internal, external and hybrid solid wall insulation installations carried out under the SWIGA framework by accredited installers.

“We differ from insurance companies in that we are a not for profit organisation and in the unusual event of installation issues, we will arbitrate directly with the home owner on any disputes, working with our network to obtain the best outcome for the owner. Our prime focus has always been on prevention, not cure.

Our Quality Assurance framework is key and our pre-vetting procedures do more than any other to avoid issues from the outset.”

For more information about SWIGA contact info@swiga. co.uk, k call 01525 854977, or visit www.swiga.co.uk.

Andrew Champ, Executive Director of SWIGA, commented; “SWIGA’s commitment to provide the consumer and the insulation industry with a dependable Guarantee is shown in the quality of the over 250 companies that have joined SWIGA to date.

“SWIGA’s Contractor and System holder membership has to meet stringent entry criteria prior to joining to ensure they are trained correctly, understand the systems and installation techniques needed to fit the systems correctly as well as ensuring the companies that join are financially viable as business’s to carry out solid wall insulation work.

Andrew added: “Not only does SWIGA provide consumer protection with our independent 25-year Guarantee we can

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“The not for profit SWIGA warranty is backed by a robust 25 year guarantee with an industry-leading Quality Assurance framework and at a cost of £79 per standard house; we believe this represents fantastic value for money.”

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Work starts on £6m concert hall revamp Construction work is starting on a £6 million project to transform St George’s Bristol into a world-class concert venue. The independent music and spoken word venue, just off Park Street, is working with south-west based construction firm Midas Group to deliver the project.

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t George’s will re-launch in spring 2018 after a tight one-year build schedule, with a stunning new pavilion-style extension. The registered charity has received funding from Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), Bristol City Council, charitable trusts, corporates, major donors and crowdfund supporters. St George’s has just £240,000 still to raise.

The extension, designed by award-winning architects Patel Taylor, will feature a multipurpose spaces for performances, education workshops and venue hire; a café bar, which will be open during the day and evening, and improved access for people with disabilities.

There will also be interpretation displays in the Crypt, the extension and gardens, telling longforgotten stories of St George’s and Georgian Bristol, as well as activities for schools, families and coach groups. Admission to the Crypt will be free of charge and open to visitors, as well as audience members.

Befitting a concert hall with some of the best acoustics in the world, the foyer will feature a dramatic glass sculpture designed by Bristolbased artist Luke Jerram. Named ‘Apollo’ after the Ancient Greek God of music, the exquisite structure is made of 100 sponsored roundels.

St George’s ‘Building a Sound Future’ project will create exciting new spaces for audience members, artists, families and schoolchildren including its Cosmos Children’s Community Choir. It will also help give the charity a financially sustainable future – especially important at a time when medium-sized music venues are increasingly under threat of closure.

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The venue is famed for its acoustic, which attracts leading classical, jazz, folk, soul and world music artists. These include the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, pianist Paul Lewis, virtuoso violinist Kyung Wha Chung, and contemporary artists Bjork, Cerys Matthews, The Unthanks, Courtney Pine and Omar.

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Midas moves onto site, following extensive archaeological activity and preparatory ground works. St George’s Bristol will hold concerts from now until the end of May, and from the end of September to Christmas, before the re-launch in spring 2018.

Chief Executive of St George’s Bristol, Suzanne Rolt, commented: “St George’s is now

embarking on its greatest adventure to date.

For the last 40 years we have attracted some of the world’s best musicians. “This ambitious project will give us, and Bristol, a world-class music venue. For the first time ever we will be open seven days a week during the day as well as evenings. People will be able to explore the interpretation space and enjoy food and drink in the café bar.

“The new extension will also help the charity generate revenue to care for our beautiful building and gardens, to continue to attract world-class artists, and also run our education and outreach programmes.

Plans for the opening celebrations are still at an early stage but we intend to work with established artists, community groups and partners.”

Derek Quinn, Executive Director at Midas Construction, part of the Midas Group, said: “As an established Bristol-based regional contractor, we are really excited to be working on this wonderfully designed project

“This ambitious project will give us, and Bristol, a world-class music venue.

For the first time ever we will be open seven days a week during the day as well as evenings.

People will be able to explore the interpretation space and enjoy food and drink in the café bar. Suzanne Rolt , Chief Executive of St George’s Bristol

for the city. We are committed to employing locally wherever possible and look forward to creating a positive and lasting legacy for St George’s and future generations.”

Phil Gibby, Area Director, South West, Arts Council England, said: “St George’s is an important Bristol venue with a significant programme that delights audiences from Bristol and much further afield. We are very pleased to be able to support them through our National Lottery funded Capital programme towards a more financially sustainable future.”

Nerys Watts, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund South West, said: “Thanks to money raised

by National Lottery players, we’re delighted to support this project which will ensure the physical heritage of the Grade II* Listed building and its decades of culture heritage remain an integral part of St George’s exciting future. It’s fantastic to see work begin and we look forward to seeing the benefits it will have for Bristol’s culture and communities.”

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But we don’t stop there? We can supply every fitting, material and design product associated with the building refurbishment of residential interiors- and exteriors too! Whatever you may require for your refurbishment project.

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We also welcome the opportunity to work with third party interior design professionals. Our experienced design team knows how to respond to the client brief and will work quickly to design and install a show home.

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Delivering aspirational interiors with maximum emphasis on contemporary lifestyle and aspirational design to promote the property to its best market place.

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These products switch lights on when an area is occupied and maintain a chosen lux level by dimming the lights in response to changes in the ambient daylight level.

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Absence detection: Manually adjusted via spindles on the product.

ControlZAPP: Remotely adjusted using a free app on an Android phone or tablet.

These products can be programmed to change function in real time using a calendar schedule (DALI or 1-10VDC versions only).

EasyZAPP: Remotely adjusted using a free app on an Android phone or tablet (DALI or 1-10VDC versions only).

Tel: 01249 443377 Fax: 01249 443388

As with all DANLERS products, these controls are manufactured in the U.K. and come with a 5-year warranty.

Email: sales@danlers.co.uk Website: www.danlers.co.uk

FULHAM LAUNCHES EUROPEAN SPEC. ALL-IN-ONE EMERGENCY SOLUTION Fulham Company Europe has recently launched a new European spec. all-in-one, LED driver, emergency driver/inverter and battery backup.

driver integrated with cable-clamp, loop-in/loop-out connectors for mains input and LED output connectors to the luminaire.

Complying with all relevant European standards, including emergency lighting and the latest revisions, Fulham’s new HotSpot Plus takes away the headache of emergency lighting for luminaire manufacturers.

The extremely compact unit has an integrated, replaceable battery with 12 hour recharge and a discharge capacity to power a selectable 3W/180minutes or 6W/90minutes.

The all-in-one solution eliminates typical wiring and installation nightmares usually associated with emergency lighting circuits. HotSpot Plus is one single case unit with a maximum 45W dimmable LED

The LED driver output is programmable with a quick and easy to use hand held digital programmer. This allows selection of the required output current in 1mA increments from 250mA to 1400mA. For lighting manufacturers and electrical wholesalers this means that just one single product need be carried in stock to cover a vast number of emergency LED requirements which will be compatible with an extensive array of LED luminaires.

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In the event of a power outage, the unswitched/ permanent live connection to the HotSpot Plus will detect the emergency and will automatically switch-over to the integrated battery and emergency driver.

Using a simple selector switch on the HotSpot Plus, you can pre-set the required emergency output power up to 6W for 1.5 hours, the default being set at 3W output for 3 hours.

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Automatic self-test functionality is also included, this fully complying with the European standards for monthly and annual test requirements.

The new HotSpot Plus from Fulham presents an all-in-one emergency solution of LED driver, self-test emergency driver and replaceable battery in one easy-to-install compact unit, eliminating the cost and need for separate components. As it is programmable, it also means just one product need be stocked to cover a vast number of emergency LED requirements.

Each HotSpot Plus comes with a dual colour, green & red LED status indicator with integrated test-switch. Static green indication will show healthy and correct operation whilst the static red indication alerts of a problem.

This circular indicator / test switch is supplied

on a lead and comes with mounting rings to enable quick and easy installation.

Additional advanced features such as programmable dimming curve, NTC input (temperature protection) and built-in “black-box” for collection of usage data (hours operated and at what temperature for example) are also included as standard.

The HotSpot Plus is a very simple to use compact unit, easy to set-up and quick to install whilst powerful and feature-packed, providing a valuable all-in-one emergency LED solution. It carries a five year warranty (three years battery warranty) and is available for sampling now.

The Fulham brand is gaining enormous pace in Europe, the company having recently expanded its presence with its new head office in the Netherlands which serves its growing European distributor and OEM customer base as well as housing its design centre for LED drivers.

As an innovator of intelligent lighting components for energy efficient and sustainable lighting solutions, Fulham engages in a continuous product development programme. The company prides itself in the quality of its products and service. Its lighting components are featured in many lighting manufacturers’ luminaires including commercial and industrial, emergency, signage, refrigeration and street lighting.

Further information on Fulham’s new HotSpot Plus is available on +31 72 572 3000 by emailing europesales@fulham.com or visiting the company’s website at www.fulham.com

5RR¿QJ &ODGGLQJ Waterproofing Simplified with Remmers Multi-Tight 2K

Residentiel Vinyl Cladding is now importing Royal Building Products from Canada. Royal Siding is a high quality product, non-toxic and non-flammable. The product is made by extruding polyvinyl chloride homopolymer resin blended with exclusive DURA technology impact modifiers; the result is an extremely tough, long last cladding.

It is resistant to changes in outside temperature’s, ranging from -30C to 50C. Due to its unique interlocking design, it can withstand adverse weather conditions and extreme winds. It won’t go brittle, rust nor corrode. The product does not creak and groan wth temperature changes unlike conventional cladding. It comes in a fabulous range of colours, varying from pastel shades to dark, with a wood grain profile. The colour is saturated through the product so it doesn’t fade.

It is virtually maintenance free requiring only the occasional wash down to keep it looking good. It provides thermal insulation of up to 30%, not only saving heat and money but due to its design it keeps your walls dry thanks to its unique system of ventilation. The product is fully recyclable and has been confirmed in practice for more than 20 years.

Multi-Tight 2K is a new, flexible, mineral based waterproofing product which has all the performance properties of older technology polymer-modified thick bitumen emulsions, whilst being “bitumen free”.

Using unique rubber granulate filler technology Multi-Tight 2K has a crack-bridging capacity which is five times more effective than standard flexible mineral-based waterproofing systems.

The versatility of the product allows it to be used to waterproof below ground externally and internally offering excellent resistance to ground or water pressure as well as frost and salts.

It is very quick and easy to apply by trowel or spray application, has fantastic levels of adhesion to most substrates including old bitumen and dries very quickly in less than 18 hours.

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Multi-Tight 2K is UV stable but can also be over-coated with Remmers Concrete Acrylic in any colour allowing Clients to aesthetically blend in areas of waterproofing on building facades.

Telephone: 00 44 1767 676100

Waterproofing your building has now been truly simplified by Multi-Tight 2K.

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Kemper System delivers a lesson in flexibility with a façade solution at the University of Warwick The University of Warwick celebrated its 50 year anniversary in 2015 and many of the buildings on its Gibbet Hill Campus were purpose-built when the University was first established.

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mongst these is the Life Sciences Building, which was constructed in 1965 and contains a lecture theatre, research labs and teaching spaces as well as offices and a café.

While the building is structurally sound, the building envelope had started to show signs of wear and tear and its distinctive black and white tile cladding was in urgent need of repair.

Explains Richard Weston, head of special projects at the University of Warwick’s estates department: “The tiles had faded and become discoloured over time which affected the building’s aesthetics but more recently they had started to loosen, prompting us to erect a scaffold to ensure that no tiles could fall onto circulation areas below.

“It was clear that we needed to take action quickly but any investment in addressing the cladding system had to be aligned to our wider property management strategy for the whole campus.”

Technical Solution While the university was committed to finding a solution that would improve both the condition and the appearance of the façades at the Life Sciences Building, it had to ensure that the chosen approach was selected in the context of a complete campus property review. The University was in the process of deciding which elements of its estates to refurbish and which to replace; a master planning process that is expected to take around two years.

It was clear that the issues with the cladding on the Life Sciences Building couldn’t wait that long, so the University decided to look for an affordable solution that would last for 5-10 years, while improving both

the building’s aesthetics and the condition of the façade.

Richard continues: “While the cladding remediation was envisaged as ‘temporary’, we didn’t just want to patch it up; we needed an interim solution that would be robust and attractive with sufficient longevity to allow the property strategy to be agreed and implemented without the pressure of tackling this building first.

“I had used Kemper System’ products for a roofing project in a previous role and had been very impressed with both the product and the technical support the company provided. I didn’t know whether the roofing systems were suitable for facades or whether the company had any other products that could answer the requirement, but decided to see whether they could suggest a viable solution.”

International Experience While Kemper System had never been involved in a project to encapsulate a building’s cladded façade in the UK before, the Kemper System team was aware of similar schemes in Europe and visited the site to assess the building’s condition, discuss the University’s requirements and recommend a suitable approach.

Explains Stuart Hicks from Kemper System: “It was clear that the majority of the cladding tiles, while discoloured, were still in good order and remained secured to the façade with the original adhesive.

However, some were loose and at risk of falling off, there were gaps where tiles had already been dislodged and there was no homogenous surface to protect the building from water ingress.

“Our advice was to clean and prepare the facades,

“By working with Kemper System we were able to take an innovative and cost-effective approach to updating the look and condition of the building with a liquid system that was ideally suited to following the unique shape of its tiles, columns and alcoves.” Richard Weston, head of special projects at the University of Warwick’s estates department

removing and replacing any loose tiles or grout, and then use filler and primer to create a new façade surface, before sealing the tiles in place using Kemper System’s Coetrans liquid resin. In this way, the whole façade could be encapsulated with no need for strip out while the building remained operational.”

Having agreed the methodology and specification, the University consulted Kemper System on a suitable contractor to carry out the work and JMG Roofing was appointed.

The project team began by using Kemper System’s Kemperol Stucco to repair areas of the façade where there were missing tiles or gaps in the existing cladding system. A fast hardening PMMA filler, Kemperol Stucco is applied as an elastic grey paste that is rain resistant within 40 minutes of application.

Once the Kemperol Stucco had dried to create a smooth, even surface, JMG used Kemco Pox 2K Primer to prepare the substrate for the application of the Coetrans resin.

Stuart continues: “Because of the unusual nature of the project, this scheme involved the use of several Kemper System products that may be unfamiliar even to experienced Kemperol installers. There was no architect involved in the project so the specification was based on our in-house team’s technical expertise to design a system that would provide a durable, attractive finish to the vertical wall surfaces that would be impervious to water.”

Once the primer had cured, Kemper System’s Coetrans liquid resin was applied in a combination of two colours; ‘rock grey’ to complement the black tiles and ‘ice grey’ to complement the white tiles. The Coetrans coating was built up in multiple thin layers to help continuity of thickness to maximise the long-term integrity of the coating. This was then finished off with a Coetrans Silk translucent top coat. The solvent-free Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid waterproofing system was also used to provide a fleece reinforced and watertight seal for corner details and window apertures.

Minimising Disruption The result is a completed façade that retains the familiar black and white aesthetic of the original building while repairing the original structure and substantially reducing the risk of tiles loosening or falling off in the future. Moreover, the combination of Kemper System products used means that the new façade coating has encapsulated the building, completely matching the contours of the original build.

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Richard adds: “A more conventional approach may have been to repair the tiles and await decisions about the property strategy but, potentially, this could have meant several repair projects over five to ten years.

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“By working with Kemper System we were able to take an innovative and cost-effective approach to updating the look and condition of the building with a liquid system that was ideally suited to following the unique shape of its tiles, columns and alcoves. It meant that we could continue to use the building throughout the programme and this approach to minimising disruption while maximising the outcome for our campus estate is definitely one we’ll consider again in the future.”

Enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk www.kempersystem.co.uk

Is Spade Lane the UK’s largest single site metal roof refurb?

At over 32,500m2 Spade Lane Distribution Centre, Sittingbourne, is the largest single site roof project to be undertaken using Delvemade Protective Coatings products, Seamsil and Delcote.

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he sheer scale of the recently completed job, asks the question, is this the largest job of its type ever in the UK? Let us know what do you think, here are the project stats: Roof size 32,500m2 – that’s about the size of 8 football pitches.

Products, quantities and methods of application: Seamsil Top Coat - 412 litres of the UK’s leading Cut Edge Corrosion Treatment - gun applied. (see product information below) Seamsil Basecoat - 1,960 litres - brush applied.

Delcote - 25,000 litres of Goosewing Grey (Delvemade’s most popular colour) - spray coated (See product information below) coated. below).

The Delcote specification includes the use of Seamsil to treat sheet cut edge corrosion and encapsulation of all sheet fixings. It was considered the best most cost effective refurbishment option for this project. The contract was awarded to Giromax approved applicator C&W Industrial Roofing of Colchester, and the whole project was overseen by Matt Bishop of Giromax, the sole Distributor and administrator of the Delvemade Silicone Protective Coatings Programme.

SEAMSIL, is the time-proven external repair system for cut edge corrosion on profiled Plastisol/PVDF coated steel roof sheeting.

Invented and developed by Delvemade over 20 years y ago with the full cooperation of BSC

(now Tata Steel). SEAMSIL provides an effective long-term solution to edge corrosion in critical roof overlaps and gutter overhangs, which if not treated quickly and effectively can lead to leaks and eventually to partial or complete roof replacement.

DELCOTE, is an inorganic mineral-based silicone with outstanding natural resistance to corrosion and UV light. It forms a tenacious, oxygen-free bond with steel to deliver protection equal to or better than the original product. When used in conjunction with Seamsil - the UK’s leading cut edge corrosion and overlap treatment, it forms a unique system that provides a seamless, proven, long- term solution to the vast majority of existing metal roof problems.

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I C Brindle & Co Supplying waterside safety equipment since 1994.

Although originally established as a company supplying safety equipment Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x203A;ÇĄ Â&#x201D;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2020;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2021; ĆŹ Â&#x2018; Â&#x2013;Â&#x2020; Â&#x201C;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â?Â&#x17D;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;ƤÂ&#x2021;Â&#x2020; into supplying waterside safety equipment for a wide range of clients and has done so since 1994.

The company supplies a wide range of equipment from lifebuoys, together with their attendant housings and mountings, to recovery equipment used to rescue persons from the water or in the worst case scenario recover their bodies.

I C Brindleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equipment can be found in many and varied locations from commercial quaysides to sewage farms, by way of leisure facilities and swimming pools to village green ponds. One of its most prestigious contracts was to supply waterside safety equipment to the London Olympics site. Its products may be seen in the media as well since it has Â&#x2022;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2019;Â&#x2019;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x2018;Â? Â?Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â? Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2021; Â&#x2018;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2026;Â&#x192;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2013;Â&#x2018; Â&#x2019;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â?Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; ƤÂ&#x17D;Â?Â&#x2022; and TV programmes. The companies activities are not restricted to the UK either having supplied to construction projects in Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Spain to name but a few. Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x203A; Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â&#x2030;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2020;Â&#x2039;ĆĽÂ&#x2026;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2013;Â&#x160;Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2022;Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2014;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x2026;Â&#x2018;Â?Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2039;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2022; and end users have regarding the paucity of information available giving guidance on the positioning and quantity of lifesaving equipment that may Â&#x201E;Â&#x2021; Â?Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x2013; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x203A; Â&#x2019;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2014;Â&#x17D;Â&#x192;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Ǥ Â&#x2018;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2030; Â&#x2018;ĆĽÂ&#x2026;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â&#x17D; guidelines simply state that a risk assessment should be carried out and that the only publication available, published by the RNLI, concentrates on beaches and coastal environments, I C Brindle & Co has published its own guide to Coastal and Inland Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2021;Â&#x201D; Â&#x2022;Â&#x192;Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013;Â&#x203A; Â&#x2122;Â&#x160;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x160; Â&#x2018;ĆĄÂ&#x2021;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2022; Â&#x2039;Â?Â&#x2C6;Â&#x2018;Â&#x201D;Â?Â&#x192;Â&#x2013;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2018;Â? Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2020; Â&#x192;Â&#x2020;Â&#x2DC;Â&#x2039;Â&#x2026;Â&#x2021; to organisations and individuals alike.

I C Brindleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s equipment can be found in many and varied locations from commercial quaysides to sewage farms, by way of leisure facilities and swimming pools to village green ponds.

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Customers are just as varied as the locations in which its products may be found and I C Brindle & Co is as much at ease supplying safety equipment to a family run camp site as it is to major construction companies such a Tarmac and Raymond Brown, District & Borough Councils as well as central governmental organisations including the Environment Agency and the Royal Air Force.

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Much information can be found on the Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website www.icbrindle.com, but should further help or advice be necessary, experienced personnel are on hand to provide it.

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Funding boost of £6.2 million for refurbishment of Scotland’s historic towns and cities The latest round of Conservative Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) funding has been announced and the benefits of it will be going to seven communities across Scotland. The funds of £6.2 million will be split between Rothesay, Cockenzie, Penicuik, Jedburgh, Dunoon, Maybole and Union Street in Aberdeen and will be used to renovate the historic areas and help to attract further investment in the future.

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he investment was outlined

by Alex Paterson, Chief Executive of Historic Environment Scotland (HES), as he visited Falkirk CARS, which is scheduled to be completed in 2018.

This is the seventh round of CARS funding, with £42.2 million having been invested by HES (and formerly Historic Scotland) on behalf of the Scottish Government since the first grants were awarded in 2007.

When he spoke in Falkirk, HE’s biggest CARS funding award to date at £1.6m, Mr Paterson announced that the progress of the joint Falkirk Townscape Heritage Initiative/CARS has been transformative for the town.

“It’s my pleasure to announce Round

Councillor Dennis Goldie, the spokesperson for Economic Development at Falkirk Council commented: “The funding received from Historic Environment Scotland has been a critical component of the joint CARS-THI initiative which is currently running in Falkirk Town Centre.

“A great many property owners have also benefited from upgrades, improvements and restoration works to their homes and businesses, with more works still to be carried out.” Councillor Dennis Goldie, spokesperson for Economic Development at Falkirk Council “The restoration of the Steeple, a real local treasure for many people, is nearing completion thanks to nearly £500k spent to conserve this iconic local landmark for the future.

“A great many property owners have also benefited from upgrades, improvements and restoration works to their homes and

businesses, with more works still to be carried out.”

The overall aim of the Falkirk CARS has been to enhance the physical appearance of the Town Centre and to showcase the things that make it special and unique. This will include the restoration of traditional shop fronts, roof repairs to historic buildings and rehabilitation work to the exterior of the Falkirk Steeple including stone and joinery repairs, repairs to the clock face and timber preservation. The project has also included traditional skills workshops and heritage engagement exhibitions.

The CARS funding programme targets conservation areas that are at a social and economic disadvantage which makes it difficult for them to attract investment in sustainable regeneration. The scheme assists these areas by providing funding for opportunities to enhance sustainable economic growth and helps support projects that develop an area’s sense of place.

The scheme is open to Local and National Park Authorities, community groups and other third sector organisations experienced in delivering multifunded projects. Funding can be utilised for a number of purposes from the repair of priority properties and small grants to homeowners and retailers, to providing traditional craft training opportunities.

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He said: “In Scotland’s year of History, Heritage and Archaeology we’re celebrating all the different elements which make up our rich and diverse historic environment. Preserving the built heritage of our town centres is a hugely important part of this, because investment in our historic environment is key to supporting improved quality of life for many people across Scotland, and it has been great to see this in action today in Falkirk. The council’s aim has been to create a high quality urban environment where people will want to spend their time and money, and the progress they’ve made to date is fantastic.

7 today, as this funding will enable seven more communities up and down the country to breathe new life into their historic town and city centres, encouraging further investment, creating new employment opportunities, and boosting the local tourism industry.”

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SOLUS CERAMICS TRANSFORMS LUXURIOUS SPA INTO 4* RETREAT

the poolside, in the steam room, changing rooms and vanity areas with a mixture of 1200mmx600mm and 1200mmx200mm large format tiles.

“In addition to the large format pieces, Solus Ceramics also supplied bespoke cut pool edging, corner pieces and step treads. These uniquely fabricated pieces were crafted from the same material as the main tile, which allowed us to completely maximize the potential of the marble tiles. These pieces were vital to the project as they helped us to retain the flowing sense of classical continuity that was so important.”

The Spark range is populated with realistic veins, speckles and tonal variations, exposing a charming rustic and natural aesthetic that suits a variety of project types from residential spaces and spas through to leisure suites and commercial environments

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Taking inspiration from the most attractive and palatial features of natural marble, the new Spark range is created in hard-wearing porcelain stoneware offering a worthy alternative to genuine stone. Boasting fantastic technical qualities, from durability, stain resistance and thermal endurance.

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Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has revitalised a 39 Bedroom boutique hotel with the use of its bespoke tiling throughout its spa refurbishment.

brief was to create a refined and luxurious space which meant a full strip out and redesign of both the pool and changing areas.

Situated on the majestic Falmouth coast, Merchants Manor Hotel has undergone a three-year refurbishment plan, solely mastered by commercial interior architecture and design practice, Helen Hughes Design Studio.

“The main aim of the design was to create an elegant, functional space with a distinctively classic yet modern ambience that is also easy to maintain. Therefore we decided to use a singular tile range thought the entire project echoing the classic aesthetics of traditional Roman spas.

The most recent development has seen the remodelling and refurbishment of the existing pool area into a classically chic and modern luxury spa, where Solus Ceramics’ Spark tile range takes center stage.

Helen Hughes, Creative Director at Helen Hughes Design Studio, said: “A key requirement of the client’s

“This project took inspiration from the stonework at the Victoria & Albert Museum that features monolithic marble slabs, which led to the tile selection of the Spark range, chosen for its beautiful and faithful marble effect boasting dynamic and realistic veining and natural variation. The versatile tiles were used on

Since the opening of the spa, the hotel has jumped from a 3* to a 4* rated property and the feedback from both the client and the guests has been overwhelmingly positive.

Michael Irvine, Area Sales Manager at Solus Ceramics, said: “Merchants Manor has been a fantastic project to work on with Helen Hughes Design Studio, and has delivered fantastic results.

“One of our favourite aspects of this classically chic design was the way in which the two large format tiles were used. The Spark range provides a tactile anti-slip finish, which is ideal when a project requires something more refined than a typically austere anti-slip finish.”

For more information, call Solus Ceramics on 0121 753 0777, email sales@solusceramics.com or visit www.solusceramics.com

Galloway Granite stonemasons, was established by Robert William Mackenzie in southwest Scotland in 1928

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nitially producing handcrafted, headstones from local Creetown & Dalbeattie granites for local trade, the company has developed and diversified over the following 3 generations to provide a huge variety of quality

masonry products to clients nationwide.

Having recently relocated to premises in Newton Stewart, we offer a full range of monumental and architectural stoneworking skills and products.

As a progressive, family-owned company, we believe we are able to provide unrivalled levels of service and skills for your natural stone requirements.

We manufacture a wide range of granite products, from largescale public sculptures and streetscaping, blockwork and cladding, through customdesigned headstones, memorials, fireplaces and worktops, to house signs & plaques.

80 years of experience in stone working, high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, combined with modern computer-controlled machinery means we can offer a comprehensive, professional service to architects, civil engineers, interior designers, artists, sculptors, councils, corporations, private businesses and individuals looking for highquality masonry for projects large and small. We can produce virtually anything in stone!

We can offer a range of over 30 granites, from the UK and around the world, in a selection of colours and grains, from dense black to ivory white including browns, reds, blues and greens.

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We can also process clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own materials, such as field boulders or sandstone blocks. Special orders for other materials can be arranged.

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Landmark buildings in heart of Lacemarket converted to Luxury Apartments in £5m investment PERRYMEAD Estates has released for rental the first eight apartments in its ongoing £5 million renovation of buildings around St Mary’s Church in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter.

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he Nottingham based developer purchased 3 to 4 Kayes Walk in 2015 and has spent 18 months converting the Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse into luxury residences.

The building shares an elegant courtyard with the former Lizard Lounge nightclub at 41 to 43 St Mary’s Gate, which the company acquired at the same time, and is converting to eight office studios called The Garage Studios.

The third phase of the areas regeneration is Sutton Place, the six-storey former lace workshop overlooking St Mary’s Church at 49 Stoney Street, where Perrymead has applied for the creation of a further 21 Luxury apartments, also for rent.

In recent years, the Lacemarket area and Creative Quarter has changed in character, as some nightclub operators have moved out, and creative businesses have moved in, attracted by the quality of

the built environment, and proximity to the thriving cultural and entertainment venues of Hockley.

For Perrymead, the creation of high end apartments in the area seemed a natural fit.

Oliver Wheatcroft, director of Perrymead Estates, said: “Nottingham’s crown jewels are its Lacemarket buildings, and the area is now a tranquil oasis in the middle of the city.”

At Kayes Walk, Perrymead has created unusually large two-bedroom, twobathroom apartments. One apartment covers a huge 1,065 square feet over two floors, with the other seven large one-level flats covering 675 or 965 sq ft.

“The specification of the apartments is something rarely seen outside of London, and very personal attention has been paid to the specification, whether

it be the tiles sourced directly from Valencia, or the bespoke kitchens from Nottingham specialist Town & Country joinery,” added Oliver.

“It doesn’t get more personal that all the furniture being imported from Square Roots – my brother’s award-winning company in Vietnam.”

In terms of technology, the apartments are about as “smart” as one can get, with Hive app controlled heating, digital access control, and optic fibre internet connections allowing high internet speeds.

“Nottingham’s crown jewels are its Lacemarket buildings, and the area is now a tranquil oasis in the middle of the city.” Oliver Wheatcroft, director of Perrymead Estates

Post-Brexit Britain faces risk of losing 8% of construction workers The construction industry could face losing as many as 200,000 EU workers post-Brexit should the UK lose access to the single market.

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n exodus of this scale would put some of the country’s biggest infrastructure and construction projects under threat, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has warned.

RICS has cautioned that for Brexit to succeed, it is crucial to secure continued access to the EU Single Market.

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It has also called on the Government to put interim, transitionary arrangements in place to prevent any potential “cliff edge”.

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The latest RICS figures show that 8% of the UK’s construction workers are EU nationals, accounting for almost 176,500 people.

Thirty per cent of the construction professionals surveyed revealed that hiring non-UK workers was highly important to the initial success of their businesses.

Certain overseas professionals such as ballet dancers are regarded as critical by the UK government, and are therefore prioritised when it comes to the visa application process.

But despite the skills crisis construction professions have not yet been added to the ‘UK Shortage Occupations List’.

When asked about the effectiveness of current attempts to address the nation’s long-term skills shortages, 20% of those surveyed felt that apprenticeship schemes were not effective at all.

RICS Head of UK Policy, Jeremy Blackburn said: “These figures reveal that the UK construction industry is currently dependent on thousands of EU workers.

“It is in all our interests that we make a success of Brexit, but a loss of access to the

Jeremy Blackburn, RICS Head of UK Policy

single market, has the potential to slowly bring the UK’s £500bn infrastructure pipeline to a standstill.

“A simple first step would be to ensure that construction professions such as quantity surveyors feature on the Shortage Occupations List. Ballet dancers won’t improve our infrastructure or solve the housing crisis, yet their skills are currently viewed as essential, whereas construction professionals are not.”

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Landmark building in heart of Lacemarket converted to luxury apartments in £5m investment

Perrymead Estates has released for rental the first eight apartments in its ongoing £5 million renovation of buildings around St Mary’s Church in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter.

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he Nottingham based developer purchased 3 to 4 Kayes Walk in 2015 and has spent 18 months converting the Grade 2 listed Georgian townhouse into luxury residences.

The building shares an elegant courtyard with the former Lizard Lounge nightclub at 41 to 43 St Mary’s Gate, which the company acquired at the same time, and is converting to eight office studios called The Garage Studios.

The third phase of the areas regeneration is Sutton Place, the six-storey former lace workshop overlooking St Mary’s Church at 49 Stoney Street, where Perrymead has applied for the creation of a further 21 Luxury apartments, also for rent.

Thursfield Primary School gets Novus Refurb

In recent years, the Lacemarket area and Creative Quarter has changed in character, as some nightclub operators have moved out, and creative businesses have moved in, attracted by the quality of the built environment, and proximity to the thriving cultural and entertainment venues of Hockley.

For Perrymead, the creation of high end apartments in the area seemed a natural fit.

Oliver Wheatcroft, director of Perrymead Estates, said: “Nottingham’s crown jewels are its Lacemarket buildings, and the area is now a tranquil oasis in the middle of the city.”

At Kayes Walk, Perrymead has created unusually large two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments.

One apartment covers a huge 1,065 square feet over two floors, with the other seven large one-level flats covering 675 or 965 sq ft.

“The specification of the apartments is something rarely seen outside of London, and very personal attention has been paid to the specification, whether it be the tiles sourced directly from Valencia, or the bespoke kitchens from Nottingham specialist Town & Country joinery,” added Oliver.

“It doesn’t get more personal that all the furniture being imported from Square Roots – my brother’s award-winning company in Vietnam.”

In terms of technology, the apartments are about as “smart” as one can get, with Hive app controlled heating, digital access control, and optic fibre internet connections allowing high internet speeds.

Management of all the properties will be done by Perrymead’s in house team, which it believes will add level of responsiveness more difficult to achieve via third party agents.

Dan Wright property manager at Perrymead said: “It’s our building, and we are so close by, we can hopefully respond to any tenant needs.”

“Nottingham’s crown jewels are its Lacemarket buildings, and the area is now a tranquil oasis in the middle of the city.”

Oliver Wheatcroft, director of Perrymead Estates

The staff and pupils at Thursfield Primary School in Harriseahead will now be able to enjoy brand new classrooms, staff rooms and facilities following a range of refurbishments carried out by Novus Property Solutions.

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tarting in July last year, a team of 12 Novus operatives has completed an extension to the school building that will form a new classroom, as well as the refurbishment of six other classrooms.

The works also included the creation of a new head teacher’s office, new toilets for staff and nursery children, a new first floor staff room and a number of new ground floor offices for admin staff to use.

All of the new rooms are designed to be modern and spacious, with energy efficient LED lighting fitted throughout.

“The Novus team was in constant communication with school staff to keep everyone on site abreast of developments, and the work was carefully phased so that lessons and school activities were not been adversely affected.”

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Paul Carefull of Novus Property Solutions said: “We have worked on a number of similar projects over the years and we were confident we could deliver the required upgrades and refurbishments at Thursfield Primary School with the minimum of disturbance to staff and pupils.

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Hultafors’ ingrained quality and innovation is found in every Hand Tool. Ergonomically crafted with built-in Fisco technology, there’s a host of Tools for Measuring and Marking, Chopping, Striking and Levelling. You should also check out the new range of Spirit Levels, Craftman’s Knives and Chisels.

Whatever job you’ve got in hand, these Hand Tools deliver top-class solutions for making your workday easier. So get to grips with this cutting-edge range of Tools – you’ll be amazed how good they really are!

Getting more information on Hultafors Tools is easy.

You call the Helpline on 01484 854788 or check out

www.supertouch.com

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The Wearable Technology Revolution in Working Clothes Snickers WorkTrousers are now getting even ‘Smarter’

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nickers Workwear has always been renowned for its modern designs, innovative functionality and market-leading fabric technology.

Now its WorkTrousers are getting even ‘smarter’ with the integration of technology to improve performance and wellbeing at work.

Wearable Technology is already woven into our daily lives through smartphones, fitness devices, sports clothing and accessories - to help monitor and improve performance.

A recent study carried out in Scandinavia* showed more than 50% of the professional craftsmen there are cutting corners at work and don´t use the available health and safety equipment as they should.

David Clark, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK says, “Our experience is that craftsmen usually are so focused on getting the job done that personal protection tends to be overlooked”.

But repeated ‘corner cutting’ over the years definitely creates a longterm health problem – an issue that Snickers Workwear has been continually addressing with its patented KneeGuard System.

Clark says, “The study shows that 6 out of 10 craftsmen are suffering from pain in their knees. So we see that there is definitely room for improving their wellbeing beyond just knee protection - and our ‘Smart Workwear’ is one way”.

‘Tracker 1’ is Snickers’ first prototype of wearable technology, a chip fitted to a pair of WorkTrousers enabling the user to monitor work place noise levels, heat conditions and knee impact.

Clark goes on to say, “Market-leading technology and innovation have long been hallmarks of Snickers Workwear.

We are well known for our KneeGuard System, 37.5 Fabric Technology and technical functionality, but the integration of ‘smart’ wearable technology into our clothing shows the extent to which we are looking at working clothes and wellbeing on site in a completely new way”.

We are well known for our KneeGuard System, 37.5 Fabric Technology and technical functionality, but the integration of ‘smart’ wearable technology into our clothing shows the extent to which we are looking at working clothes and wellbeing on site in a completely new way”. David Clark, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK * The recent study was carried out carried out among professional craftsmen in Sweden by Kantar Sifo during December 2016 and January 2017.

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Getting more information about Snickers Workwear is easy. You can call the Helpline on 01484 854788; check out www.snickersworkwear.co.uk and download a digital catalogue; or you can email info@snickersworkwear.co.uk

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