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Issue 33 2018

gpad completes prime King’s Cross workspace Refurbishment

MP TAKES BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT WORK ON MAYFLOWER THEATRE’S £7.5M REFURBISHMENT

Any colour, as long it’s

VEKA

VELUX

DON’T MOVE...IMPROVE!

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A charming Grade II* Listed Tudor Building is brought up to 21st century standards

Portsmouth’s creative quarter thrives with Kebony renovation

Do You Think Outside the Box? Ryterna Are For You!

Garage Doors with a Personal Touch www.ryternagaragedoors.co.uk

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CUBICO (UK) LTD SECURES £2M GROWTH CAPITAL FACILITY FROM THINCATS

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STRUCTURAL WATERPROOFING IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

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GPAD COMPLETES PRIME KING’S CROSS WORKSPACE REFURBISHMENT

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CRL GLASS AND GLAZING SYSTEMS MAKE BUILD SHOW DEBUT

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UPWARD EXTENSIONS WITH EUROBRICK

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INNOVATION IN RENOVATION AT THIS YEAR’S UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK

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PORTSMOUTH’S CREATIVE QUARTER THRIVES WITH KEBONY

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LONDON BUILD 2018 - OLYMPIA LONDON OCTOBER 23RD & 24TH

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WHY NO REFURBISHMENT OR RENOVATION IS COMPLETE WITHOUT ‘POST-OCCUPANCY EVALUATION’

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AET FLEXIBLE SPACE - HIGH SPECIFICATION CAT-B FIT-OUT FOR 8 WATERLOO PLACE

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JOHNSTONE’S TRADE REVEALS THE VOICE OF COLOUR 2019 COLOUR OF THE YEAR

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THE EFFECT OF LPG ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE UK

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ANY COLOUR, AS LONG AS IT’S VEKA

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ALUPROF UK - THE RESURGENCE OF ARCHITECTURAL ANODISING

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THERE’S A CHANGE HAPPENING IN WINDOWS AND DOORS

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WRIGHTSTYLE - FIRE ALARMS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR

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VELUX - DON’T MOVE ….IMPROVE!

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CREATIVE WORKSPACE FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ONLINE

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Company News Cubico (UK) Ltd secures £2m growth capital facility from ThinCats to support multiple store roll out programme, creating 50 new jobs ThinCats has agreed a £2million working capital facility for leading bathroom company, Cubico (UK) Ltd.

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he tailored repayment profile, which featured an initial 12-month interest only period, was structured

by ThinCats to enable the business to drive increasing organic growth, whilst investing in 10 new showroom openings throughout the year, creating 40 new jobs in-store as well as 10 additional roles at Head Office.

Headquartered in Birstall, West Yorkshire, Cubico offers high-specification bathrooms and ancillary products as well as a full design service, selling to both trade and retail customers via its 15 showrooms as well as through a trade counter at its distribution centre. The business was founded in 2014 by the majority shareholder, Craig Waddington, who has worked in the industry since 1999.

Since then, Cubico (UK) Ltd has evolved into a multi-channel business with a full product offering to customers. Trade sales are made through the Cubico brand, designed to appeal to national distributors, house builders and contractors and the retail arm of the business trades under the Easy Bathrooms brand.

Laura Green, Finance Director at Cubico (UK)

Ltd commented: “When the business started, it was funded through equity and, as the business has grown, we have been able to take advantage of the opportunity to bring the shares back into company ownership with the management team. With ambitions to expand our number of showrooms significantly, we sought to refinance the debt on our balance sheet and were introduced to ThinCats via Credit Square in London.

ThinCats got to grips with what we were trying to achieve very early on, adapting their product to suit our requirements within a bespoke funding package. The facility offers us an additional level of headroom that will allow us to capitalise on the growth that we are experiencing and accelerate our rate of expansion through our new showroom openings. Whereas previously we were looking at opening one store every three months, now thanks to the facility

from ThinCats, we will be opening a new showroom every six weeks. Our plan is then to consolidate, maximising our turnover through the new outlets.”

Dave Sherrington, Business Originator at ThinCats added: “This is a great example of a UK business that specialises in delivering stylish and affordable high-end products and deserves the funding to drive further growth and flourish. Cubico (UK) Ltd has developed an established process for successfully identifying and opening new stores. As a relationship-driven funding partner, we looked to gain a strong understanding of the business and its ambitions in order to structure an effective funding solution that will enable it to continue to invest in its store roll out, while maintaining a sufficient cash buffer to reduce pressure on the business as it grows.”

Covers comes to the rescue of colleague to renovate overgrown garden A group of staff at Covers has come to the rescue of one of its colleagues to help him renovate his overgrown garden.

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s part of the builders merchants’ Covers Help for the Community campaign, colleagues from the company’s Gosport branch clubbed together to lend a hand and undertake a garden makeover.

The generous company donated materials whilst a group of volunteers gave up their free time to rescue Jamie Dent’s garden from unruly weeds, potholed pathways and rubbish piles that had built up after caring for his wife, who suffers from Huntingdon’s disease, and their two children.

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Chris Collard, Depot Manager at Covers Gosport, said:

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“Following the launch of the Covers Help for the Community campaign, my first thought was helping Jamie to tackle his garden. Jamie works really hard to support his family and is an invaluable member of the team. It was the least we could do as his friends and colleagues to support him and his family to help make life a bit easier. The team has done a fantastic job

and we hope his whole family enjoys their new garden.”

Jamie, who is Assistant Manager at Covers Gosport, said:

“I am blown away by their generosity and how much they have managed to achieve in so little time. My family and I are incredibly grateful for their thoughts and help. We are looking forward to making the most of our new outdoor space over the summer and beyond.”

Company News MARTIN-BROOKS SHOWCASES SKILLS AT HERITAGE DAY Sheffield’s Martin-Brooks has joined forces with fellow heritage building experts to share the unique work it is undertaking at a North Lincolnshire church with next generation roofers.

Covers raises £2,000 in memory of colleague A team of 33 colleagues from Covers Timber and Builders Merchants in Chichester has raised an incredible £2,000 after taking part in St Wilfrid’s Hospice Moonlight Walk.

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he team undertook the challenge in memory of their much missed colleague, Kev Starling, who worked at the company for over 40 years. Kev sadly passed away at St Wilfrid’s Hospice in January.

The team at Covers successfully completed the five-mile overnight walk through Chichester, doubling their original target. All funds raised will be donated to St Wilfrid’s Hospice.

Henry Green, Managing Director at Covers, said: “Congratulations to the whole team. It was an absolutely excellent effort on their part and a fitting tribute to Kev, who is greatly missed by everyone here at Covers. We hope the money raised helps St Wilfrid’s Hospice with the incredible work it does for the community.”

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he specialist firm played an integral role in a heritage skills day, held at Holy Trinity Church in Messingham, to provide awareness and training for apprentices and young site operatives.

Martin-Brooks is working on the grade II* listed church to renew all Westmorland slate coverings. The roof’s shallow and varying pitches are highly unusual and mean replacement slates have to be specified exactly to suit the angle at which they will sit and head nailed to improve performance.

Apprentices, students and staff from Sheffield and North Lindsey colleges, along with roofers new to the trade, were taken up onto the roof by Martin-Brooks and architect Stephen McConnell, where they could see the shallow slopes first hand. Director, Nick Brooks and heritage craftsman, Paul Wassell, demonstrated how the existing slates had been stripped and how those that can be reused are selected and re-sorted according to size and condition.

A training rig and work bench were erected at ground level, so attendees could try their hand at cutting natural slate, as well as battening and redressing a roof slope.

Nick Brooks said: “Our work at Messingham forms part of a multi-phase project to revitalise this historic church. The very shallow pitches on the roof are extremely rare, making it an ideal case study for

newcomers to the trade. We welcomed the opportunity to share our skills with an enthusiastic audience and help educate the heritage roofers of the future.”

The skills day was organised by MartinBrooks in conjunction with Holy Trinity, Knox McConnell architects and main contractor, Historic Property Restoration. Heritage roofing consultant, Richard Jordan, provided aspects of the training, whilst Denise Cherry of Yorkshire Independent Roof Training Group, assisted with planning and attracting attendees.

Ian Till, Holy Trinity’s church warden and project lead, added: “It was fascinating to see how the theoretical renovations of our much-loved church are translating into practise. Martin-Brooks’ knowledgeable team demonstrated perfectly the time, patience and skill required to complete the project sympathetically and we hope they have inspired attendees to embrace heritage roofing.”

Holy Trinity Church in Messingham has been awarded a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund of more than £200,000, for this first phase of an aspirational £1 million project to preserve the building for the enjoyment and use of the local community.

Alongside the roof replacement, the work being undertaken includes high level stone repairs and the installation of a redesigned rainwater collection and disposal system.

GAVIN WILLIAMSON VISITS ERA Leading home security experts, ERA, recently welcomed Secretary of State for Defence and MP for South Staffordshire, the Rt Hon Gavin Williamson to its brandnew premises at the prestigious i54 business park just outside of Wolverhampton.

Designed to provide high performance security

in the event of a threatening situation, LockDown provides a quick and simple defence in the fight against terrorism.

Gavin said, ‘When it comes to security products, the team at ERA demonstrate a forward thinking ‘can do’ attitude which runs through the entire company and is reflected in its

innovative product range – in particular, with developments such as LockDown.’

Darren Waters, CEO at ERA said, ‘It has been a pleasure to welcome Gavin to ERA and we hope that we have shown how we are delivering on our ambitious plans for both our products and people, to provide a secure future for everyone.’

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ollowing a comprehensive tour or the purpose-built offices, manufacturing and warehouse facility, Gavin saw ERA’s complete range of high quality security products, including a demonstration of its new barricade device, LockDown.

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Latest News

Fire door safety campaigners stepping up the first line of defence Fire door safety campaigners are, through Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW), working to ensure public and private sector landlords and building owners stop risking the lives of tenants and ensure fire doors are correctly inspected, specified, fitted and maintained.

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ire doors are the first line of defence against devastating fires and when properly built, installed and maintained, they save lives and protect property. Despite this, fire doors across the UK are still badly fitted, non-compliant, left propped open or damaged and, as a result, could be putting millions of lives at stake.

The team behind FDSW (24-30th September 2018) is gearing up for its 2018 campaign that will continue to educate about the critical role that fire doors play in delaying the spread of smoke and fire, and keeping occupants and fire fighters safe.

Now in its sixth year, this year’s FDSW campaign – Fire Door Five: Shutting the door on fire and smoke – aims to draw attention to the importance of properly-fitted and accredited fire doors as well as raising awareness of the dangers of smoke inhalation and the role of correctly installed fire doors can do in preventing the spread of both fire and smoke.

Part of the activity will see campaigners explore the need to establish a Building Safety Fund to help pay for vital and life-saving fire safety improvements in Local Authority and Housing Association accommodation.

Hannah Mansell, spokesperson for FDSW, as well as British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Head of Technical Research and Insight,

chair of the Passive Fire Protection Forum and trustee of the Children’s Burns Trust, says: “Through Fire Door Safety Week, we will once more renew our efforts to ensure that residents, landlords and building owners across the UK are armed with the information they need to make informed decisions that will improve safety.

“There is no doubt that fire doors, fully fitted with their correct and compatible components that are properly installed and maintained play a crucial role in saving lives in the event of a fire. The legacy of neglect means more lives could be lost as a result of substandard fire protection measures.

“We know that the necessary corrective actions will cost and that is why we are asking the Government set up a Building Safety Fund for Housing Associations and Local Authorities to carry out replacement and repair works.

Finance should not be used as an excuse. The stakes are too high.

“Over the last year, there has been significant discussion about the responsibility of landlords, councils and Housing Associations to ensure the safety of their tenants but there is still a massive learning curve in terms of awareness about how fire doors that are correctly specified, installed, maintained and of course closed can limit the effect of fire and smoke, and what to do in the event of

a fire. Because of this uncertainty, our focus for fire door safety week this year is “shutting the door on fire and smoke” and we want to educate everyone on how effective fire doors can be in stopping the spread of fire and smoke.”

Over the last year, there has been significant discussion about the responsibility of landlords, councils and Housing Associations to ensure the safety of their tenants but there is still a massive learning curve in terms of awareness about how fire doors that are correctly specified, installed, maintained and of course closed can limit the effect of fire and smoke, and what to do in the event of a fire.

FDSW, a national campaign, is run by the British Woodworking Federation, the BWFCertifire Scheme and the Fire Door Inspection Scheme, in partnership with the Home Office’s National Fire Safety Campaign.

Throughout the week (24-30th September), there will be numerous events and campaign activity to raise awareness about the importance of fire door safety.

NFB: Stop rewarding worst performers and start rewarding best practice Following on from the “More Homes, Fewer Complaints” report in 2016, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Excellence in the Built Environment has once again called for the creation of a housing ombudsman to tackle issues they have identified in the house building sector.

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new report by the APPG, entitled “Better redress for homebuyers”, recommends that the new homes ombudsman should be free for consumers, make awards of up to £50,000, report annually, and include an industry-wide practice code. The ombudsman would be funded by a levy on house builders, with larger companies paying proportionately more.

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In 2016, the National Federation of Builders (NFB), whose membership consists of small and medium sized (SME) developers, responded to the APPG by saying that the inquiry did not reflect the reality of its members’ working practices. Two years on, the NFB retains the same view.

The APPG is correct to identify that the majority of homes are built by the biggest house builders, but the NFB is disappointed that it stops short of making recommendations to decrease that reliance on volume developers and make the industry more competitive.

Instead of promoting the best practitioners, the APPG has focused on the worst performers, even going as far as identifying the collapse of Carillion as evidence of needed change.

Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB, said: “While more must be done to support consumers, this is already happening with the Consumer Conduct for Home Builders.

“We don’t need a blunt instrument introducing more regulatory barriers to solve the housing crisis. We need more high quality house builders and a cultural change rewarding best practice.”

While more must be done to support consumers, this is already happening with the Consumer Conduct for Home Builders. We don’t need a blunt instrument introducing more regulatory barriers to solve the housing crisis.

We need more high quality house builders and a cultural change rewarding best practice.

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Bathrooms & Kitchens GET CREATIVE WITH COLOUR PVC PANELLING Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, announce the launch of a brand new colour visualiser – an online tool to help choose colour options for the Geopanel internal panelling range.

Being able to visualise how the colour and pattern of an internal panel appears full size is a critical part of the decision making process. Freefoam’s Geopanel visualiser does just that. An image of a bathroom enables users to simply select from any panel size and colour option and superimpose into the room setting to give an instant representation of the finished look.

Colin St John, Freefoam Commercial Director, explained “We’ve seen our internal panelling become an important part of our product portfolio.

With such a wide range of designs and colour options available we wanted to simplify the buying process by giving our customers a tool to help them sell. This clever online visualiser helps suppliers and fitters make an informed choice.”

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We are extremely proud that the time has come to launch our 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, we have taken the same successful technology as our 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.

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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 water trap technology as Purus’ other floor gullies, so all of the benefits that you are used to with Purus are all still in place; and it also introduces a brand new stainless steel clamping ring designed for screwing either vinyl or waterproof membrane for tiles down into the floor 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 our 200x200mm PK200 grates are also available in a selection of patterns for tiled floors.

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gpad completes prime King’sCross workspace Refurbishment Architectural practice gpad london ltd has just completed Crinan Street, a refurbished, reconfigured Victorian diamond workshop. This creates 7,545 sq.ft. of prime open plan office space spanning six floors including basement conversion and an addition storey boasting a private roof terrace. The project has been shortlisted in the 2018 AJ Retrofit Awards.

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ocated within 5 minutes’ walk of King’s Cross Station, the refurbishment at 15 Crinan Street offers characterful, high quality office space.

Victorian style and Italian design With its Victorian Warehouse heritage, the original building was tired and outdated, with restricted access. Curved organza wall tiles imported from Italy create an impression when entering the building, with their undulating limestone surface lit to create a playful focal point.

The building is now much more accessible with a creative lift installation. It has a glass back panel exposing the weathered brick wall of the lift shaft giving users a visual connection to the building’s past when travelling through the building.

Simon Fancourt, architect, gpad london comments: “Located close to the highly desirable Regent’s Canal quarter at the heart of Islington’s prestigious King’s Cross Conservation Area, our brief was to refurbish and re-configure the internal layout fit for modern market demand. Incorporating a roof extension into the design has added further value to the clients’ investment in creating a desirable workspace at the prestigious corner site.”

High quality materials complete the project

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A feature staircase with steel balustrade rods incorporate steel stringer and timber thread inserts. Recessed wall lights and an LED-lit handrail offer a practical yet design-led solution for illuminating the stairwell.

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The ground and basement floors provide a unique self-contained office or showroom space with its own street level entrance.

While the four upper floors offer voluminous open plan office space with the top floor boasting a brand new extension and the added benefit of a new roof terrace.

All the office areas feature crisp white ceilings with raw brick walls, while exposed Victorian columns, painted black, really pay homage to the site’s industrial heritage.

This contrasts with a high quality oak herringbone engineered timber floor adding a touch of period charm.

Located close to the highly desirable Regent’s Canal quarter at the heart of Islington’s prestigious King’s Cross Conservation Area, our brief was to refurbish and re-configure the internal layout fit for modern market demand. Incorporating a roof extension into the design has added further value to the clients’ investment in creating a desirable workspace at the prestigious corner site

With its Victorian Warehouse heritage, the original building was tired and outdated, with restricted access.

Curved organza wall tiles imported from Italy create an impression when entering the building, with their undulating limestone surface lit to create a playful focal point.

KEY FACTS Location: 15 Crinan Street, King’s Cross, London Type of project: Extension & Refurbishment Client: PZR Limited CBRE Global Investors Architect: gpad london ltd Agent: Colliers Project Manager: GVA Bilfinger Planning consultant: Turley Structural engineer: Thomasons Quantity surveyor: K2 Rider Hunt Main contractor: Scott Osborn Funding: PCR Limited CBRE G1 Start on site date: 16.05.16 Completion date: 17.07.17 Contract duration: 33 weeks Gross internal floor area: 7,545.5 sq.ft Total cost: £2.26m

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The Roman Brick - a contemporary alternative to brick

Architect: Feilden+Mawson LLP

With a feeling of permanency and robustness...

The £8m University of Buckingham’s Academic Centre, situated at the Milton Keynes University Hospital, was completed in February 2018. Designed by Feilden+Mawson architects from their Norwich office, Partner in Charge and Lead Designer Philip Bodie, deployed Lignacite’s Roman Blocks within the design’s elevations.

‘We had previously used the block at our King’s Lynn Innovation Centre and loved it,’ said Philip, ‘so decided to use it in greater quantities at the Academic Centre to provide a strong tonal contrast to other materials used on the facades.’

Feilden+Mawson were highly impressed with not only the product but feedback from their client, contractor and the brick-layers directly. In addition, the main contractors, Beard, reported that the procurement process from Lignacite to site and laying advice was excellent.

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Bricks, Blocks & Stonework Ancon launches improved IHR Head Restraint to accommodate 75mm gaps

New contemporary and regional bricks from Imperial Bricks at London Build Imperial Bricks is launching new contemporary wirecut, linear handmade and sanded stock bricks at London Build on Stand D24, 23-24 October at Olympia London. Imperial has the widest range of traditional handmade bricks on the market, suitable for domestic and commercial refurbishment, renovation and new build. Exclusive products for London and the Home Counties will also be on show.

The Yellow Stock range includes four variations, plus a new Original London Stock blend with authentic and unique ‘coal spotting’, all complemented by a heritage lime mortar range designed specifically for London. The new linear handmade bricks are available in regionally matched blends, a unique offering not available from any other UK supplier.

ANCON, winner of the 2018 Queen’s Award for Innovation, has reengineered its IHR internal head restraint to accommodate gaps at the wall head of up to 75mm, extending the previous maximum of 50mm.

Head Restraints provide a simple support at the top of masonry panels. They are typically installed in the inner leaf of blockwork on a framed structure, where the masonry is non-loadbearing.

Ancon IHR’s comprise an L-shaped channel section, fitted in the bed joint and perpendicular joint of the top masonry course, and a second sliding component, fixed to the underside of the structural frame.

Jason Hughes, Managing Director at Imperial Bricks adds: “We specialise in regionally-matched bricks in imperial and metric sizes to suit almost any project.

Using tried and tested traditional techniques, we can match existing or nearby brickwork with reclamation finishes, weathering, and bespoke blends. Our range is also available as brick slips for internal feature walls or outside cladding.”

Website: www.imperialbricks.co.uk

The sliding top section is available in two lengths; one length to suit 2550mm gaps and a longer length for 51-75mm gaps, ideal where a fire or acoustic barrier is being installed or greater deflections are expected in the primary structure.

Design resistances are available in the Ancon Wall Ties and Restraint Fixings technical literature.

Web: www.ancon.co.uk/IHR Email: info@ancon.co.uk Telephone: 0114 275 5224

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EXPANSION INTO ADVANCED COMPOSITES TO Imperial BOOST PRODUCTION A YEAR14:28:17 RRN918089 Bricks Quarter Page.indd 1 BY 8 MILLION BRICKS 16/08/2018 BRINGS THIRD QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ANCON Structural fixings manufacturer, Ancon, has won a 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, for the successful introduction and ongoing development of its advanced composite, low thermal conductivity, Teplo wall tie range.

This is the third time that Ancon has been honoured in this prestigious award scheme that rewards outstanding achievements by UK businesses; it follows Queen’s Awards for International Trade in 2015 and Innovation in 2012.

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Later this year the Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire will visit Ancon’s head office and main manufacturing site in Sheffield and officially present the 2018 award on behalf of HM The Queen. Ancon representatives will also attend a royal reception at Buckingham Palace this summer, hosted by HRH the Prince of Wales and other senior members of the Royal household. www.ancon.co.uk

Lodge Lane in Cannock opened in 1991. The investment project, which included a new kiln, started in January 2017 with the factory being fully commissioned by the end of March this year.

The factory manufactures four types of blue brick - with its most popular being the Staffordshire Slate Blue Smooth - in 65mm, 73mm and solids. The factory also has a specials department which makes a variety of different shaped bricks including sills, plinths, bullnose, and chamfered.

Teplo wall ties are manufactured from continuous basalt fibres set in a resin matrix; a fibre-reinforced polymer that is 70 times more thermally efficient than steel. When used to join the two leaves of a cavity wall, this material virtually eliminates cold bridging across the insulated cavity. Launched by Ancon in 2010 as part of its market leading wall tie range, Teplo has had a major influence on the growth of low energy housing in the UK and Ireland, and helped future-proof traditional masonry cavity wall construction techniques, by minimising insulation thickness and wall footprint.

Whilst Ancon’s first Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2012 recognised the company’s in-house development of a unique lockable concreteconnecting steel component, this second Innovation award has been won jointly with its external strategic partner in this advanced composite development, MagmaTech.

Ibstock Brick has invested £7.6 million at the home of its Stafford Slate Blue brick - a move which will boost production by up to 8 million bricks a year.

Whilst blue bricks will be the main manufacturing focus, Lodge Lane also has the capability to manufacture red bricks Factory Manager Richard Hall says the investment at the Cannock site is a real commitment to the future of blue brick manufacturing. He commented: “The new kiln gives us increased capacity and the ability to produce up to 28 million bricks every year. It is the boost that the site needed and gives us a really good foundation to build on for the future.

There is a lot of tradition in blue brick manufacturing and we are carrying this on and since we have increased production we have seen growing demand for these products.”

Ibstock Brick, part of Ibstock plc, is the biggest manufacturer of clay bricks sold in the UK. With 20 manufacturing plants producing more than 850,000 new bricks per annum, it offers an unrivalled choice of more than 450 different bricks, which includes prefabricated brickwork components, rainscreens and a diverse selection of special shaped bricks and pavers.

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Upward extensions with Eurobrick Adding floors to buildings can be a complicated process, particularly as far as the foundations are concerned, but lightweight cladding systems can help to simplify the process.

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urobrick has been leading the brick slip cladding sector for nearly 30 years and has seen an increase in upward extension projects, which are a great solution where space is limited. Director Richard Haines outlines the challenges faced on some recent projects that chose to build upwards, “Recently, our systems have been used in two challenging upward extension projects that have given older properties a new lease of life as residential apartments.

This project was particularly challenging because the retailer had to continue trading throughout the build. And although they wanted to add two floors above the retail unit, the existing foundations and structure of the building could not be altered. A lightweight solution was required so Eurobrick’s P-Clad system was specified.

The new parts of the building were constructed with an insulated timber frame with an exterior sheathing.

This is a faster construction technique than traditional building methods and was important for minimising disruption to the retailer and its customers. The project was finished externally with brick and render. Our P-Clad system was used with a special order brick slip alongside render panels to create a distinctive mixed finish to the building.

Pechiney House was the second ambitious project, involving the conversion and redevelopment of a 2-storey office building into residential apartments by adding a 4-storey upward extension to the existing

building. This time Eurobrick’s X-Clad system was the lightweight solution that helped to simplify the process. It was attached to a ply panel on the lightweight steel frame construction, reducing the overall weight of the upward extension considerably.

The resulting redevelopment of 42 new residential units, including studios and 1 & 2 bed apartments, was completed at the end of last year. The mixed palette of finishes, using both bricks and timber, created a contemporary look that was sympathetic to the original building.”

Eurobrick provide flexible brick cladding solutions for all types of projects offering a quick, easy and robust solution. Brick slip cladding is durable and will weather and age in the same way as conventional brickwork, requiring little to no maintenance. Eurobrick’s systems are BBA certified and they also offer a 25 year product guarantee. For more information please visit www.eurobrick.co.uk

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One of those projects was on Norwood Road in South East London and involved the redevelopment of an existing commercial building. The original building included a large ground floor retail unit with snooker club and offices above. The proposal was to demolish the upper floors and build nine new residential apartments over the retail unit.

The new parts of the building were constructed with an insulated timber frame with an exterior sheathing. This is a faster construction technique than traditional building methods and was important for minimising disruption to the retailer and its customers.

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Portsmouth’s creative quarter thrives with Kebony renovation The Hotwalls Studios provides local artists in Portsmouth with studio space whilst creating an important focal point for the city’s burgeoning creative community and cleverly embracing the unique heritage of this historic site.

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ebony, an enhanced wood from Norway, was selected by leading architects ERMC Architects to provide the internal flooring for all thirteen studios, the canteen and exterior decking, complementing the renovation of this previously vacant Victorian fort and maintaining the charm and timeless nature of this site.

Once an integral part of the city’s historic defences against invasion, the Hotwalls Studios has been given a new lease of life, to enhance the city’s creative industries and provide new business opportunities for the local community. The architects brief was to develop multiple artist studios and a brasserie, however the ambitious vision of ERMC and their commitment to complete a sensitive restoration resulted in this stunning project, which far exceeded expectations and has become a building that all of Portsmouth can be proud of.

Each converted casemate now forms a self-contained and versatile workspace ideally suited to artists. Utilising a pragmatic approach to modernisation, the robust form of the studios arches remains a dominant feature, with the existing surfaces and textures serving as both naturalistic decoration and a reminder of the structure’s

Each converted casemate now forms a self-contained and versatile workspace ideally suited to artists.

historic significance. An outdoor terrace as well as an internal flooring solution has been constructed over the existing stone plinth with Kebony wood. This allows visitors and artists alike to relax and take in the spectacular views of the seascape so rarely observed from this location. Kebony was the perfect material for the terrace and internal flooring due to its enhanced durability and hardwearing nature.

environmentally friendly process which modifies sustainably sourced softwoods through a patented process using a bio based liquid from agricultural production which is impregnated into the wood.

The process permanently transforms the wood cell structure to give Kebony the attributes of tropical hardwood including high durability, hardness and dimensional stability.

Developed in Norway, Kebony’s revolutionary technology is an

Deniz Beck, Chartered Architect at ERMC commented: “We are overwhelmed with the response received for the Hotwalls Studios.

This project was certainly not without its challenges and required significant planning in order to maintain the structure’s status as a heritage monument. Kebony was instrumental in achieving our ambition; the material was incredibly robust and goodlooking and we are already looking to use Kebony again in another exciting seafront project.”

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Adrian Pye, International Sales Director at Kebony added: “It’s wonderful to see how this ambitious project has become such an integral part of the city’s artistic community.

We are always very proud when Kebony is used in a project of this nature, and we look forward to working with ERMC again in the future to contribute to another equally special development.”

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Building Case Study

Caudwell Centre of Excellence, Keele University

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Project: Keele University Architect: Robert Hempsall, James Pass at C4Consulting LLP Contractor: Gary Cartwright, Buckingham Group Ltd Ceiling Contractor: Paul Norris, Miles Industries Ltd Products: Focus™ Ds, Advantage™ A 600x600mm, Meditec™ 600x600mm

Caudwell International Children’s Centre (CICC) is the UK’s first independent purpose-built facility dedicated to autism diagnosis, therapy and research. The 60,000 sq ft, £20 million facility located at Keele University Science and Innovation Park has incorporated curved steel roofs around two internal courtyards.

The centre has been meticulously designed to provide an ideal environment for disabled people, with a particular focus on the needs of children with autism and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Ecophon’s Omar Hussain described how the design of the building called for specialist acoustic solutions. “All of the rooms and large spaces have curved walls which made the concealed Focus Ds installation very non-standard. The integration with M&E proved to be a specific challenge which we had to address directly on site.”

Paul Norris of Miles Industries was the ceiling contractor for the duration of the

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project and initial design meetings, to pricing of the works and both surveying and managing elements of the works. He described working on the CICC building: “A high proportion of the walls were curved, and this made installing standard products a challenge. We had to use several products which are usually used sparingly on standard construction projects including 6mm Glasroc plasterboard and flexi perimeter trim.”

“We installed Focus Ds predominantly on the ground floor in the ’front of house’ areas where children, staff and parents would be. Advantage was mainly used in the staff office areas on the upper floors.

Both of these products were installed in the Lab area, along with Meditec and some Focus E.” Paul and the Miles Industries team know Ecophon’s products well and as they were involved at the design stage, they were able to advise on the best product to use in many areas.

“We have worked with Ecophon before and have experience with a number of their products but it was our first time using the Focus Ds system. The architect and client required a class A absorption tile so had already specified Ecophon.

However, we were involved in adapting a few specifications for commercial reasons. We also helped the customer specify suitable ceilings for various spaces to meet very demanding requirements. The concealed system was a high priority.”

The Miles Industries team found it useful that the Ecophon team were available for site visits when needed, and to answer installation queries.

For more information, please contact Omar Hussain on 07771 565392.

Ceilings, Walls & Partitions Full Knauf Ceiling System Specified on Iconic St Andrews Hotel When it was decided the world-famous Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews would have a multi-million pound facelift, only an exceptional product would be up to the job. Designed by Edinburgh based architects Sedley Place, the £8million 2,300sq m extension was completed in January 2018. For a hotel recently voted Scotland’s best wedding venue, this project demanded the highest standards.

The new Kohler Waters Spa is the first of its kind outside the USA and features 13 treatment rooms, a 20m indoor swimming spa pool, hydrotherapy pool, cold plunge pool, steam room and rooftop garden with hot tub.

The Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor Ceiling System was the perfect solution for the leisure centre extension, an environment in which ceilings are exposed to large amounts of moisture, chlorine and salt. All components of the Knauf

“We were happy with the performance of the Knauf products on the project and the level of service provided in response to any queries we had as the project progressed” - Sedley Place Architects

AQUAPANEL® Indoor Ceiling System are engineered and tested to withstand the most challenging wet conditions.

Another product was initially specified at the outset, however the main contractor, who was experienced in using Knauf products had recommended the use of the complete Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor Ceiling System which included the suspended Knauf C3 ceiling metal components and Knauf AQUAPANEL® SkyLite.

Knauf worked in partnership with interior systems’ specialist distributor Nevill Long to supply the materials required for the build, which were installed by subcontractor Clyde Valley Joiners (CVJ). Willie Main, Business Unit Manager for Nevill Long Glasgow said: “Nevill Long have been working closely with Knauf for many years now and we are delighted to have played a key role in such a high-profile project. Working together we were able to ensure deliveries were on time, flexibility given on build schedules and provided onsite guidance when required.”

John Cameron, the architect behind the project, said “We did not have an issue with the change in specification providing that

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the products had equivalent performance and this could be demonstrated. The local Knauf representative provided the necessary information to show equivalence.”

Knauf AQUAPANEL® SkyLite cement boards are lightweight 8mm cement boards which are ideal for interior ceilings in wet and humid areas. Made from water resistant and inorganic materials, the boards prevent mildew forming and spreading. The suspended ceiling structure features metal components coated to achieve a C3 class for corrosion resistance, providing protection against high humidity and chemicals.

Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor was also used on the walls of the Kohler Waters Spa and, as with Knauf AQUAPANEL® SkyLite, it can be easily and accurately cut on site using a coarse bladed saw, or simply by scoring and snapping which allows simple and efficient installation.

Sedley Place Architects added: “We were happy with the performance of the Knauf products on the project and the level of service provided in response to any queries we had as the project progressed”. www.knauf.co.uk 31/07/2018 12:02:47

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Why no refurbishment or renovation is complete without ‘post-occupancy evaluation’

“We all have a responsibility to ensure that the end result of our building projects are as high performing as they can be. By using ‘post-occupancy evaluation’ (POE) to show the shortcomings in existing buildings before and after refurbishment, immediate issues can be identified and resolved. Beyond just looking at energy, POE should also focus on user satisfaction and lessons learnt to inform future projects.

By closing this performance and knowledge gap, we stand to benefit both owners and users.” - Mark Dowson, Associate, Sustainability and Building Physics, BuroHappold Engineering.

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n inefficient and poorly designed building can lead to higher utility and maintenance costs for property owners, as well as negatively affecting users. For example, poor air quality can lead to health issues and attracting/retaining talent can be complicated if the working environment does not support their productivity or happiness.

With increased awareness, this can change with the help of POE. Traditionally built environment professionals see ‘project completion’ as the end of their responsibility. POE flips this mentality, by ensuring detective work takes place when the building is occupied, revealing how spaces are really working in practice and how people use them, compared to how it was intended to work.

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A POE typically begins around one-year after project completion, when the users have fully settled into the building, allowing them to get an understanding of how the building works, and the contractor has remedied any early defects.

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There are many components to POE, covering both quantitative and qualitative studies, from thermal imaging and energy audits to user surveys and space utilisation studies. These typically aim to highlight opportunities to improve performance and functionality, investigate any gaps between design intent and reality, as well as study the impact of the internal environment on the

health, wellbeing and productivity of occupants.

A POE typically begins around oneyear after project completion, when the users have fully settled into the building, allowing them to get an understanding of how the building works, and the contractor has remedied any early defects.

For a comprehensive POE, there are three components that should be considered Process Evaluation • It is beneficial to hold a ‘process evaluation’ workshop with the design team, contractor, client and representative user group to review how effectively the project was conceptualised and

delivered. This looks at whether the budget was right and whether the vision has been achieved, as well as capturing lessons learnt for improving future projects – such as if all stakeholders satisfied with the level of consultation Functional Evaluation • Functional evaluation considers how spaces are used compared to design intent, and if they meet the needs of occupants. For example, in an office, spaces need to be tailored to different tasks, featuring enough social and collaborative spaces, as well as smaller rooms.

Conducting user surveys, interviews and walkthrough space utilisation studies are some of the ways this can be evaluated.

It is important that findings are

fed back to the occupants with a strategy to address issues Technical Evaluation • Finally, technical evaluation analyses quantitative data on factors such as energy and water usage, as well as environmental quality, which considers temperature, humidity, light, sound and CO2. Ideally, this would take place over a three-year period, supported by a continual improvement programme over the life of the building While a POE that encompasses each of the above core components will help to provide a 360-degree picture of building performance, clients often cherry-pick what studies they want in accordance with their priorities.

The level of investment in POE should be considered alongside the project value, the size of the client’s portfolio and value of lessons learnt, as well as the scope for reducing running costs and increasing the productivity and wellbeing of occupants.

By using POE to show the show the shortcomings in existing buildings before refurbishment, as well as afterwards, immediate issues can be identified and resolved.

As an industry, we all have a responsibility to ensure that the end result of our building projects are as high performing as they can be. By using POE to show the show the shortcomings in existing buildings before refurbishment, as well as afterwards, immediate issues can be identified and resolved. Feeding forward lessons from past POE studies at the outset also provides great value in creating highly efficient buildings. By closing the performance gap, we stand to benefit both owners and users.

At present, BuroHappold is conducting POE projects at institutions including University College London and Newcastle University, as well as the newly refurbished University of Cambridge David Attenborough Building.

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Case Study: David Attenborough Building, University of Cambridge The refurbishment of this brutalist concrete 1960s university building was long overdue.

The 17,000m2 mixed-use building was the University’s seventh highest user of energy, so improving energy efficiency was high on the client’s agenda as well as the end users’ – which include organisations from in and around Cambridge, as well as the University Museum and Department of Zoology.

At the start of the project, BuroHappold undertook a pre-refurbishment audit to show the starting point from which the project was to improve upon. This involved undertaking a user survey of staff, conducting thermal imaging and air tightness testing, as well as analysing three years’ worth of gas and electrical sub-metering data. Extensive stakeholder engagement also took place with Nicholas Hare Architects, to ensure the sustainability values of the users were embedded into the scheme.

By doing all of this upfront work, we were able to get a ‘before and after’ data set for the building – allowing the headline outcomes to be easily communicated. Analysis shows that absolute CO2 savings of 35.2% were achieved in the first year of occupation, with air tightness improving by 65%.

Testament to the impact of this work and commitment to undertaking POE studies, BuroHappold was awarded the title of ‘Building Performance Consultancy of the Year (1,000+ Employees) at the 2018 CIBSE Building Performance Awards.

JOHNSTONE’S TRADE REVEALS THE VOICE OF COLOUR 2019 COLOUR OF THE YEAR Available exclusively in Johnstone’s Trade paints, the highly anticipated Voice of Colour, 2019 Colour of the Year, Night Watch (PPG1145-7) has been announced. A rich, classic green, Night Watch underpins four bespoke design stories which have been formulated especially for 2019 to provide decorators and their customers with a comprehensive guide to colour trends.

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Every year, a Global Colour Team from PPG meets to discuss and develop future colour and design trends. These colour stylists represent different markets from across the world, and from their collective knowledge of global trends, a Colour of the Year is selected.

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Positioned at the forefront of design trends for the year ahead, Night Watch evokes lush greenery which emulates the healing power of nature. This sense of bringing the outside in, was a theme which continuously resurfaced during the annual Global Colour Meeting.

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Donna Taylor, Principle Colour Consultant for Voice of Colour and Johnstone’s Trade said: ‘The appeal of Night Watch is how the shade invokes our deep connection to nature, as well as being such a classic, timeless green. The hue is a really versatile shade, suitable for a variety of spaces – both interior and exterior.

‘The colour could be incorporated into interior design as a feature wall in a bedroom or dining room; it also pairs well with gold or brass accents.

It can be especially impactful in places without any outdoor views, such as the end of a hallway with no windows.

For exteriors, Night Watch is a gorgeous alternative to the trending black or deep blue, and it works well on doors and shutters too.’

Introducing the 2019 colour trends While Night Watch is the colour selected to spearhead the 2019 trends guide, it is just one of 2000 colours in the Voice of Colour palette. The palette provides direction and design inspiration for decorators and their customers alike. The colours are brought to life through four individual design stories that make up the 2019 trends guide:

This colour collection resonates with customers that are youthful in spirit: playful, artistic, creative and energetic. The palette incorporates vibrant, lively hues like High Note, a cheery red; Burning Gold, a bold yellow; and Water Fight, a playful blue.

With Class Focused on old-school elegance, this palette offers saturated darks that convey contemporary, yet worldly tones. Elegant gem tones, like Wave of Mystery and Chilled Wine, feature in this palette, alongside softer tones like Handful of Dust, a warm brown, and Cinnamon Diamonds, a beautiful red.

With Out This theme represents the desire for simplicity and emphasises an interest in minimalism and connectedness to the outdoors. The colour collection boasts a number of nature-inspired greens like Midnight Glade and Antique Slate, as well as organic colours like Cocoa Delight and Cool Concrete.

With Spirit This colour collection addresses the rise of spiritual customers who seek to infuse their

interest in meditation and mindfulness into their environment. Intense hues, like the bluish Imperial Purple, pair well with colours like Violet Dream that serve as softer, romantic accents.

Part of a suite of tools which help painters and decorators, and their customers, make informed colour decisions, the Johnstone’s Trade colour card incorporating the Voice of Colour 2019 themes will be available in the New Year. Used alongside the Johnstone’s Trade ColourBox tool (a digital room visualizer) and colour cards, the Voice of Colour palette provides a comprehensive guide to colour choice. If a customer lacks confidence in the look they want to create, Johnstone’s Trade offers a reliable and effective way to advise on how to create a scheme using Voice of Colour that suits their individuality.

In the UK, Voice of Colour is available exclusively through Johnstone’s Trade, bringing the latest colour trends to its customers. Visit www.johnstonestrade.com/colour for more information.

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Positioned at the forefront of design trends for the year ahead, Night Watch evokes lush greenery which emulates the healing power of nature. This sense of bringing the outside in, was a theme which continuously resurfaced during the annual Global Colour Meeting.

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MP takes behind the scenes look at work on Mayflower Theatre’s £7.5m refurbishment MP Royston Smith has been on a fact-finding, behind the scenes tour of Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre as it undergoes an 11-week, £7.5 million refurbishment.

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keen supporter of culture within the city and, when leader of Southampton City Council, an instigator of the city’s Cultural Quarter, the theatre falls within Mr Smith’s Itchen constituency.

He was accompanied by Mayflower Chief Executive Michael Ockwell, who explained the full extent of the work. Mr Smith said: “Without doubt Mayflower Theatre is the jewel in the city’s cultural offering and has a big economic and educational impact on the city.

“The refurbishment represents a substantial investment. Viewing the auditorium from the stage and seeing that every single seat had been removed while awaiting brand new seating was quite a fascinating perspective.

Decorating is also well underway, and I have no doubt regular visitors will love the new colour scheme.”

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“What I really admire is the fact that as a none for profit organisation it is largely funding the work from its reserves with a small percentage of the money coming from public donations. Not only are the trustees future proofing the theatre for generations to come but the experience for today’s theatregoers will be even better from the third week in September when the theatre reopens.

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Not only are the trustees future proofing the theatre for generations to come but the experience for today’s theatregoers will be even better from the third week in September when the theatre reopens.

“I promised Michael I would do all I can to ensure that Mayflower is kept at the forefront of Government’s mind when ministers are looking for examples of how culture is thriving in the regions.”

The theatre attracts more than 500,000 people through its doors every year; almost 30,000 participated in its educational programme of workshops and community projects and it employs 230 people.

Michael Ockwell said: “I was delighted to show Royston the progress we’re making - the works are on schedule and on budget.

Royston is a great supporter of culture generally and Mayflower particularly and understands the economic benefits our theatre brings to the city region – it is after all the third biggest by capacity in the UK outside London and the largest theatre in the south. His interest was much appreciated and it’s vitally important that we have champions speaking about Mayflower on a national stage.”

Among the work that will take place during the 11-week project will be: • Repainting the entire auditorium, with a brand-new red and gold colour scheme • Removing all of the seats in the stalls and circle and replacing with 1,659 brandnew (and wider) seats • Reupholstering all seats in the balcony • Installing new environmentally-friendly LED lighting • Increasing accessibility, with better facilities for people with disabilities • Moving the orchestra pit to under the stage • Renovating the plasterwork As part of the theatre’s commitment to protecting the environment, 63 per cent of waste from the refurbishment project will be recycled.

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THE SHOW THAT’S GOT DECORATING COVERED

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On November 27 and 28, the decorating trade will convene at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena for the 2018 National Painting and Decorating Show.

For professional decorators, contractors, merchants and stockists, this is the annual trade event that has the entire decorating sector covered. Paint and wallpaper, preparation tools and applicators, colour trends and time-saving techniques – show visitors will see the latest in product innovation as well as plenty of trusted best sellers.

From Dulux, PlastiKote, tesa and Wagner to Brewers, Crown, 3M, Graco and Benjamin Moore, the 2018 show will again feature hundreds of products, brands

and suppliers revealing the latest trends and textures making news across the decorating market.

Every year this show buzzes with product launches, hands-on demos, theatre sessions, show-only deals, free samples, how-to information, competitions, raffles, prize draws, sporting challenges and celebrity guests.

Several special features also help visitors make the most of their time at the show. Making its debut at the 2018 event is SprayZone, designed to take the mystery out of spraying. Visitors will have a handson opportunity to hone their paint spraying skills, instructed by experts in the proper and safe use of several different types of equipment.

From Dulux, PlastiKote, tesa and Wagner to Brewers, Crown, 3M, Graco and Benjamin Moore, the 2018 show will again feature hundreds of products, brands and suppliers revealing the latest trends and textures making news across the decorating market.

In the two MasterClass theatres, sponsored by Packexe, again this year industry experts will present practical information and demonstrations, and reveal tricks and techniques of the trade every 30 minutes throughout the two-day show.

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The popular Lucky Dip will be back again, making everyone a winner of useful gifts, product samples and promotional items.

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The CoffeeZone, sponsored by Crown Decorating Centres, will provide visitors with a welcome break as they shop the show. And each day the first 1000 preregistered visitors to arrive at the event will receive a complimentary product-packed DecoBag. The show venue, complete with on-site hotel, parking, restaurants and bars, is easily accessible by road, rail and air. It’s just a two-hour drive from 75% of the country, Birmingham Airport is a short drive away, and an on-site train station provides an hourly service between Coventry City station and Ricoh Arena.

The National Painting and Decorating Show provides visitors with a valuable networking opportunity to meet exhibitors face-to-face, find out who’s doing what in the decorating industry, and exchange ideas and solutions with like-minded decorating professionals.

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Coatings, Sealants & Paints OSMO REVIVES AGED WOOD WITH HIGHLY EFFECTIVE POWER GEL Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes specialist, brings tired looking and aged wood back to life with its powerful cleaning agent, Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel. This product has been especially developed to restore exterior wood, including wooden decking, timber cladding and garden furniture, back to its original colour and character.

SUPER STRONG HOLD Will stick just about anything on a building site!

Available in 0.5l and 2.5l, Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel is a jelly-like cleaner that effectively cleans and refreshes greyed and weathered exterior wood. Made from environmentally friendly and biodegradable ingredients, the product is free from harmful solvents, chlorine compounds, amines and harmful odours. One coat of Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel is sufficient to revive external wood back to its natural colour and appearance. This product is most effective on untreated wood that has been left to age.

Osmo Wood Reviver Power Gel is ready to apply straight from the tin. The application process should begin by removing debris and dampening the surface with water. If the surface has been treated in the past, users should apply the Osmo Paint Remover Gel, which removes old oil-based finishes and stains. Once completed, the Wood Reviver Power Gel should be generously applied along the wood grain.

The solution requires just 20 minutes to gently work into the wood’s surface before being scrubbed with a hard bristle or scrub brush. Once rinsed with plenty of water, it is recommended to allow 48 hours drying time before applying a finish, such as Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain, Decking-Oils and Country Colour.

For stockist details and more information on Osmo and its range of environmentally friendly wooden products and specialist finishes, call Osmo UK direct on 01296 481220 or alternatively visit www.osmouk.com.

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TIMCO EXTENDS QUALITY CONTROL FACILITIES

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TIMco, one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale suppliers of screws, fixings and power tools accessories has extended its UK quality control facilities to meet the requirements of its growing product base and provide customers with product training and testing facilities.

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he new QC facilities are part of TIMco’s latest investment in a new 30,000sqft warehouse space. The new QC facilities have been implemented to provide further quality control checks on products when they arrive in the UK. The company already has QC facilities in its offices in the Far East that monitor the manufacturing process and ensure that no products are dispatched to the UK without effective checks.

The new facilities also provide customers

with the opportunity to visit TIMco’s offices to learn how products work and their best applications. By supporting customer’s employees they in turn are able to sell with more confidence and research also suggests that customers look for outlets that have knowledgeable and helpful staff.

also provide us with an opportunity to train customers on our latest products and their applications, which in turn improves their product knowledge and benefits end users.

We strongly advise that customers utilise these facilities and services which we can offer.”

Simon Midwood, Managing Director of TIMco, comments: “We’re committed to providing a broad range of high quality products to our customers and testing them effectively is a key part of delivering on our promises. The new state-of-the-art facilities ensure that our standards remain high and

Over the last year, TIMco has increased its ranges to more than 6,500 products ranging from traditional fasteners and fixings through to gate hardware, building chemicals and adhesives to new and improved impact driver bits and associated builder’s products.

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On arrival to TIMco’s Cheshire offices, products then receive further testing before they are stored and distributed to customers.

The new facilities include a range of technologies from salt spray test machines to devices that measure load and insertion speeds. Products that fail the tests at any stage are promptly removed from the supply chain, while products that pass the tests are then verified for use.

“ We’re committed to providing a broad range of high quality products to our customers and testing them effectively is a key part of delivering on our promises. The new state-of-the-art facilities ensure that our standards remain high and also provide us with an opportunity to train customers on our latest products and their applications, which in turn improves their product knowledge and benefits end users. We strongly advise that customers utilise these facilities and services which we can offer” - Simon Midwood, Managing Director of TIMco

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Awards News BIID ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS AND WELCOMES NEW PRESIDENT AT 2018 AGM At its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Thursday 28th June at the National Army Museum, the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) presented its two prestigious Institute awards and officially welcomed new BIID President Gilly Craft.

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he BIID AGM provides members with the chance to learn about the Institute’s progress over the past twelve months and vote in new directors.

The AGM also recognises the achievements of individual BIID members who have made a valuable contribution to the institute.

Merit Award – Janet Jones Each year members of the BIID nominate a fellow member who has particularly excelled in 3 key criteria: excellence in interior design practice; a contribution to the development of the Institute and a commitment to the wider field of design education. The awards committee unanimously agreed that the winner of this year’s award is Janet Jones, who has excelled in all three areas.

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After qualifying from a four-year Interior Design Course in 1971, Janet began her working life with a West End Architectural Practice, David Landau and Partners, specialising in hotel development. She then

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expanded her skills by taking a role at a small residential practice in Islington. After moving to North Yorkshire, she began her own business, Janet Yates Interiors, working on large country houses. Returning to London after 5 years she went into Partnership with Geoff Player and created Partners Interiors, based in Islington and working on both commercial and residential projects.

In the late 1980s Janet took on the sole leadership of running Partners Interiors and moved the studio to Clerkenwell. She became a member of the IDDA and continued with her professional membership of what is now the BIID, building her industry network and developing her design career. Janet is best known for her work on commercial projects, focussing on large offices and barrister’s chambers. She has led projects for the Corporation of London at the Mansion House, the Guildhall and the Old Bailey. Having always enjoyed her work on Listed Buildings, Janet studied for a Master’s Degree in Conservations of Buildings and was awarded

her degree in 2008. She has continued to work on both commercial and residential projects, both in the UK and abroad, including several apartments in Venice which have benefited from her skills working with historical buildings.

Gilly Craft, President of the BIID commented: “We are delighted to award Janet with this prestigious prize, to recognise her considerable achievements and her continued commitment to the interior design industry throughout her career.”

CPD Award – Martin Nealon Continuing Professional Development is an essential part of being a BIID member. The CPD Award recognises the member who has far exceeded the minimum requirement and has gained the most CPD points in that year.

Martin Nealon of Angel Martin is the 2018 recipient of the CPD Award with 1,412 CPD hours accrued.

Awards News New BIID President The AGM marked the official hand-over to new BIID President Gilly Craft, who takes over from Charles Leon.

Gilly is a long standing and experienced member of the BIID council, previously being CPD Director, chairing the CPD committee and working with members of the BIID Council to ensure BIID Registered Interior Designers are fully informed and qualified.

Gilly began her working life as an air stewardess, with global travel inspiring her love of architecture and design. She later enrolled at the Regent Academy, completing the Interior Design Diploma with a distinction and went on to teach an Interior Design City and Guilds course. She soon started designing for clients and gradually gave up tutoring and started her own Studio. Koubou Interiors has since become an awardwinning practice in Healthcare Design with a wide range of clients. Gilly has been a member of the BIID for over fifteen years, she comments: “It’s a huge privilege to be this year’s BIID President.

The BIID has proved to be an essential support to me during my interior design career and I have benefited hugely from being part of this thriving community. I look forward to continuing the great work that Charles has done, in terms of driving membership growth, strengthening the status and professionalism of interior design and helping give BIID members meaningful support at every stage their careers.”

The AGM was followed by the BIID’s annual summer drinks party, which was held in the stylish surroundings of the Poltrona Frau showroom on Fulham Road.

IMPRESSIVE CURVED GLASS ENTRANCE FOR LANDMARK LONDON OFFICES Opening into an impressive double-height reception, TORMAX curved bi-parting glass doors welcome staff and visitors into the prestigious new office development of 24 King William Street, London.

Powered by the reliable TORMAX iMotion 2301 operator, the 3m high automatic sliding glass doors create an aesthetically attractive frontage, perfectly mirroring the curved façade of the building. A single telescopic single sliding door, powered by an iMotion 2302 operator, gives access through to a tranquil urban garden.

Originally constructed in the 1980’s, 24 King William Street has been comprehensively redeveloped by main contractor VolkerFitzpatrick, to meet the needs of 21st century tenants. Completed throughout to a Category A specification, the building is located at a key entry point to the City from London Bridge and delivers 70,000 sq ft of premium office space.

TORMAX was specified to deliver a double set of sliding doors to the main entrance as well as a single sliding door giving clear access from the rear of the building.

Both the iMotion 2302 and 2301 door drives are considered to be sustainable solutions, being precision engineered to minimise energy consumption during normal operation whilst reducing heat loss from the reception thanks to a combination of rapid reaction sensors and powerful opening and closing speeds. The operators themselves are manufactured using 95% re-cyclable materials.

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In addition to being environmentally sound, the TORMAX iMotion door drives are recognised for their reliability and durability thanks to technologically advanced synchronous motors which have no abrading parts to wear out, delivering near-indefinite life expectancy. Offering design flexibility in the future,

the innovative modular construction of the entire iMotion range allows easy expansion of an entrance systems without making existing operators redundant.

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“Automatic curved sliding doors look stunning and definitely create an eye-catching entrance that really makes a building stand out from the rest”, said Simon Roberts, md for TORMAX. “The spacious and light-filled reception at 24 King William Street is the perfect backdrop for such an inspiring entrance.”

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Any colour, as long as it’s VEKA In a season that has seen a host of new colour options come to the market, industry outsiders may be forgiven for thinking that foiled windows and doors are a recent development.

But for systems supplier VEKA Group, lamination has been a top priority for a lot longer; providing VEKA and Halo customers with the perfect palette of perks to pass on to their customers.

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ere, Sales Director Neil Evans discusses how something as simple as a ‘new hue’ can mean the difference between a classic, heritage look, or a contemporary ‘Grand Designs’ finish, and why even if you can’t decide on the right colour at first, VEKA Group systems are a wise starting point for any project.

Usually when choosing a supplier for your PVC-U window systems and profile, you need to first consider factors such as quality of product, energy efficiency, proven performance, expertise in the industry and customer service; and that’s before you’ve even decided on a style or colour. You’d be unlikely to choose a car based on how many colours there are, but you would pick based on a balanced view of the whole offer.

When it came to investment for the Group this year we prioritized significant investment in the expansion of our lamination department with the acquisition of a property adjacent to our HQ in Burnley, Lancashire; increasing the production area of the division by 40,000 sq ft and potential lamination production capacity by 50%.

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Typically, 96% of our foils sales are fulfilled from our stock. Foils promises to be a key growth area in an otherwise flat market and our investments are intended to secure our total reliability at all points of the year as volumes and customer choices change.

funds for a new flexible lamination line, a standard lamination line, a new colour changing head, and a heat tunnel; providing opportunities for an even more efficient and flexible service. This in turn, means that our customers can offer their customers more choice, faster fits, and an all-round better service in the ‘I want it yesterday’ modern market.

Typically, 96% of our foils sales are fulfilled from our stock. Foils promises to be a key growth area in an otherwise flat market and our investments are intended to secure our total reliability at all points of the year as volumes and customer choices change.

At VEKA, 39% of our profile sales are foiled,

across both the domestic and commercial sectors. And, over the years – aside from bespoke colour combinations for individual projects – for the most part we’ve seen the trend move from standard white, through woodgrain options, to creams and greens; but while we’ve had a long, hot summer in terms of weather, the colour of the season – when it comes to doors and windows – has, once again, been grey. That’s why VEKA has added Anthracite Grey Smooth to its ex-stock list this year, taking the total up to a ‘sweet’ 16, out of 29 possible options in the Variations range. Furthermore, VEKA’s Imagine Bi-Fold Door, has also this year become available with a Grey Base profile (meaning no visible white profile anywhere).

When it comes to colour, the choice you make can shift a product to a different time and place. Take the ever-popular FlushSash for example. When foiled in Anthracite Grey Smooth, and teamed with the Imagine Bi-Fold Door in Grey Base, also with Anthracite Grey foil and matching hardware, a home gets the sought-after, contemporary aluminium look in an instant, but at a much lower cost to the consumer, plus all the benefits of PVC-U when it comes to maintenance, energy efficiency, and performance. Take the same VEKA or Halo FlushSash, but this time in Chartwell Green or Cream, and you achieve the look of a traditional painted wooden window, but with all the benefits of PVC-U. You might even choose one of the realistic woodgrain options from the Variations collection for a look that’s virtually indistinguishable from real timber.

As sure as the heritage sector will always have certain style parameters in place, and more modern colour trends will come and

go, one thing at VEKA will always remain the same. The Group’s ability to analyse the current and future market on our customers’ behalf, and adapt accordingly, means the future looks bright for all involved, even if we all have grey windows!

For further information on any of the above – or for advice on anything else including site surveys, sales training, fabricating/installation queries, colour options and more, please call 01282 716611, email salesenquiry@veka.com or visit www.vekauk.com

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THERE’S A CHANGE HAPPENING IN WINDOWS AND DOORS Until recently, options for homeowners looking to upgrade or replace windows and doors were limited.

Refurbishing existing windows is expensive and not always effective. But finding suitable replacements used to be time-consuming and tricky.

Fortunately the window and door industry has moved forwards, epitomised by a new breed of high-end manufacturers who focus on quality and design.

Bison Frames is one such manufacturer.

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hen you think of modern windows and doors, many picture plain white PVC-U units that all look the same. While that may have been accurate some years ago, today things have moved on. Colourful composite doors are hugely popular. Aluminium is making a strong comeback, especially with bi-folding and sliding doors. But perhaps the biggest change has been in PVC, with a new breed of high-end systems that incorporate traditional designs in very modern ways, offering an unprecedented range of styles, colours and finishes.

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Based in Barnsley, Bison Frames are one of the UK’s most recognisable manufacturers of these new windows and doors. Their suite of products - The Genesis Collection - includes sash windows, flush sash casements, sliding and bi-folding doors. They all complement one another, and all manage to combine deliberately understated slimline traditional design with the benefits of modern materials and techniques, such as superior thermal

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Based in Barnsley, Bison Frames are one of the UK’s most recognisable manufacturers of these new windows and doors. Their suite of products - The Genesis Collection - includes sash windows, flush sash casements, sliding and bifolding doors.

and acoustic insulation, enhanced security and low maintenance. As a result, all work equally well in both traditional and modern architecture.

Bison also manufacture the innovative new range of WarmCore hybrid aluminium windows and bi-folds. WarmCore is an aluminium system that offers all the usual benefits of strength, durability and versatility, but with a full depth PVC-U core that provides a significant improvement in thermal efficiency. Compared to a standard thermally-broken aluminium window or door, WarmCore offers a 25% reduction in thermal transfer. Or to put it another way, it stays warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

Bison also manufacture the innovative new range of WarmCore hybrid aluminium windows and bi-folds. WarmCore is an aluminium system that offers all the usual benefits of strength, durability and versatility, but with a full depth PVC-U core that provides a significant improvement in thermal efficiency.

Bison director Martyn Haworth explains how the window industry has made such a rapid change: “Until recently the market for windows and doors was driven by suppliers, not consumers; effectively it was a case of ‘available in any colour, as long as it’s white’. That’s changed now – homeowners are much more discerning, and rightly so.

They’re not prepared to accept standard, generic products any longer. As a result, demand for high-end, quality windows and doors has increased, and the industry has reacted. Today windows and doors are much sleeker and more stylish, with more thoughtful design. Colours are hugely popular, as are both woodgrain effects and smooth, engineered aluminium finishes.”

If you have a project – whether it be modern, traditional or heritage - it’s worth looking at some of the recent developments in windows and doors. It’s likely that there’s a modern product that will suit what you’re doing.

To find out more about Bison’s PVC and aluminium windows and doors, visit www.genesiscollection.co.uk

Doors, Windows & Fittings CONTROL YOUR ROOF WINDOWS WITH YOUR VOICE FOR A HEALTHIER LIVING ENVIRONMENT

Cotswold café extended using steel screens from SWA member Longborough in Gloucestershire is located in one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, with a unique architectural style that uses mellow limestone walls containing metal framed windows. This heritage continues with a member of the Steel Window Association having recently been called upon to supply W20 screens and doors for the extension of a popular café and food store.

New smart home solution VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO compatible with Apple® HomeKit™ lets you control roof windows with your voice or at the touch of a button.

Homeowners can now for the first time ever tell their roof windows to open or close for a better and healthier living environment. Global roof window leader VELUX and smart home company Netatmo launch VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO, the first ‘plug-and-play’ smart home solution for remote sensor-based operation of roof windows, blinds and shutters.

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is the first smart roof window system that connects with Apple HomeKit, allowing homeowners to manage indoor climate control at home or remotely across all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod. The system can be controlled using Siri®, Apple’s voicecontrolled intelligent assistant, or with the touch of a button on the Apple Home app.

According to research we spend a staggering 90 per cent of our time indoors and often forget to ventilate our homes. But now if it’s too hot or too cold in your home, if the air starts to smell or it’s damp, the new smart home system from VELUX automatically airs out the room for you.

“We are extremely excited to see how consumers will respond to our smart home innovation that makes it easy to have a comfortable and healthy home,” says Kent Holm, SVP, global product management, the VELUX Group.

Through the integration with Apple HomeKit, VELUX roof windows, blinds and shutters become part of the growing smart home product family that’s improving health, comfort and convenience in homes.

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Cotswold Casements is based five miles away in Moreton-in-Marsh and has developed a good working relationship with local builder, Nathan Clarke: carrying out the design, manufacture and installation of three screens at the Cotswold Food Store in Longborough, the largest measuring just over three metres wide by 2.2 metres high.

With the central screen including a double door and each side screen having top opening casements to allow ventilation into the café, this contract demonstrates the full potential of W20 profiles. The slim section size offers optimum glass area to maximise light entering any building; while offering a distinctive appearance.

Then, employing ‘parliament hinges’ enables the doors to fold fully back when the weather allows. Satin chrome Frank Allart door handles and SWF satin chrome window furniture further enhance the performance and appearance of the installation.

In addition to renovation and replica refurbishment projects where architectural heritage often influences the choice of fenestration, Steel Window Association members are also involved in a lot of new build work. Both the W20 and W40 steel sections provide the high security and durability regularly required for school and hospital buildings as well as commercial developments, with the use of high performance IG units enabling the different options to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations.

The Cotswold Food Store & Café (www.cotswoldfoodstore.com) has been run by husband and wife, Bernard and Joanne Williams since 2014, championing local produce and top quality, friendly service. Cotswold Casements completed its work at the Café around the turn of the year.

For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call 020 8543 2841.

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Doors, Windows & Fittings EXTRA SECURITY WITH GARADOR’S SBD GARAGE DOORS Winter is now on its way and that means colder weather and less daylight in the evenings, but it’s always reassuring to know that your possessions are safe and secure in your garage especially when it is cold and dark outside. Britain’s leading garage door manufacturer Garador is passionate about security and has developed a Secured by Design accredited range of Up & Over garage doors, called the Guardian Range, with additional features to ensure your garage is secure.

Secured by Design (SBD) is a security standard set by the UK Police Flagship initiative and is only given to designs that pass strict criteria. Garador’s SBD (Secured by Design) garage doors have been rigorously tested by the UK Police to ensure they can withstand a break-in by a burglar.

Doors in the Guardian Range feature eight full door braces on the rear of the door. This helps to increase the structural rigidity of the door panel and limits any flexing, making it much more difficult to pierce the surface of the panel in any significant way.

One of the weakest points on a garage door is the locking system. Lock snapping, involving breaking the cylinder to manipulate the lock open, is a common method of entry used by burglars. Garador has specifically addressed this in their Guardian Range by introducing special reinforced steel plates for lock body protection. On top of that, the cylinder features an anti-snap, anti-drill design plus a sacrificial front. This will prevent entry through the lock even after an attack.

“Secured by Design is available in some of our most popular up & over door styles, including the Carlton, Horizon and Salisbury” said Neil Discombe, Managing Director of Garador. “These designs suit both traditional and modern builds, and of course all the doors are manufactured and engineered to our high standards.”

The Guardian range is available in a choice of vibrant colours, gearing options (canopy and retractable) and door sizes including standard and purpose made.

A full information video on the Garador’s Secured by Design doors is available on Garador’s new You Tube facility at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv2Vp9hn9FY. Call 01935 443798 or visit www.garador.co.uk.

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Longborough in Gloucestershire is located in one of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes, with a unique architectural style that uses mellow limestone walls containing metal framed windows. This heritage continues with a member of the Steel Window Association having recently been called upon to supply W20 screens and doors for the extension of a popular café and food store.

New smart home solution VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO compatible with Apple® HomeKit™ lets you control roof windows with your voice or at the touch of a button.

Homeowners can now for the first time ever tell their roof windows to open or close for a better and healthier living environment. Global roof window leader VELUX and smart home company Netatmo launch VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO, the first ‘plug-and-play’ smart home solution for remote sensor-based operation of roof windows, blinds and shutters.

VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO is the first smart roof window system that connects with Apple HomeKit, allowing homeowners to manage indoor climate control at home or remotely across all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod. The system can be controlled using Siri®, Apple’s voicecontrolled intelligent assistant, or with the touch of a button on the Apple Home app.

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According to research we spend a staggering 90 per cent of our time indoors and often forget to ventilate our homes. But now if it’s too hot or too cold in your home, if the air starts to smell or it’s damp, the new smart home system from VELUX automatically airs out the room for you.

“We are extremely excited to see how consumers will respond to our smart home innovation that makes it easy to have a comfortable and healthy home,” says Kent Holm, SVP, global product management, the VELUX Group.

Through the integration with Apple HomeKit, VELUX roof windows, blinds and shutters become part of the growing smart home product family that’s improving health, comfort and convenience in homes.

Website: www.velux.co.uk/active

Cotswold Casements is based five miles away in Moreton-in-Marsh and has developed a good working relationship with local builder, Nathan Clarke: carrying out the design, manufacture and installation of three screens at the Cotswold Food Store in Longborough, the largest measuring just over three metres wide by 2.2 metres high.

With the central screen including a double door and each side screen having top opening casements to allow ventilation into the café, this contract demonstrates the full potential of W20 profiles. The slim section size offers optimum glass area to maximise light entering any building; while offering a distinctive appearance.

Then, employing ‘parliament hinges’ enables the doors to fold fully back when the weather allows. Satin chrome Frank Allart door handles and SWF satin chrome window furniture further enhance the performance and appearance of the installation.

In addition to renovation and replica refurbishment projects where architectural heritage often influences the choice of fenestration, Steel Window Association members are also involved in a lot of new build work. Both the W20 and W40 steel sections provide the high security and durability regularly required for school and hospital buildings as well as commercial developments, with the use of high performance IG units enabling the different options to comply with Part L of the Building Regulations.

The Cotswold Food Store & Café (www.cotswoldfoodstore.com) has been run by husband and wife, Bernard and Joanne Williams since 2014, championing local produce and top quality, friendly service. Cotswold Casements completed its work at the Café around the turn of the year.

For further information on the Steel Window Association, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk or call 020 8543 2841.

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A charming Grade II* Listed Tudor Building is brought up to 21st century standards Whitehall Museum is a 500 year old Grade II* Listed Tudor building which has received a well needed ÂŁ1.6 million refurbishment and restoration.

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With great anticipation, Whitehall Museum reopened in the summer of 2018, allowing visitors to once again step over the threshold of centuries past.

he building located in the leafy suburb of Cheam received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund and contributions from the Local Council and the Friends of Whitehall Charity to carry out works which included tackling damp issues, improving thermal performance, removing 20th century fixtures and restoring some of the original features.

Curl La Tourelle Architects had the task of addressing many issues including thermal improvements to the windows. The windows at the front of the building are improvements dating from more recent changes but still rich in architectural history, so Curl La Tourelle Architects specified the installation of secondary glazing without damaging the architectural features.

The introduction of secondary glazing traps an insulating layer of air, which can reduce heat loss by more than 50%. With the introduction of low emissivity glass, U-values of around 1.8 can be achieved. An added benefit of secondary glazing is noise reduction. When there is a gap between the primary and secondary glazing of at least 100mm, a reduction of 45dB is possible.

With the work complete, all who use the building will experience a comfortable environment, with draughts eliminated and a huge reduction in heat loss. With great anticipation, Whitehall Museum re-opened in the summer of 2018, allowing visitors to once again step over the threshold of centuries past.

Established for fifty years and Royal Warrant holders since 2004 Selectaglaze has a wealth of experience working on all building types, from Listed offices to new build hotels. Selectaglaze will be exhibiting at 100% Design 2018 in Olympia, London at Stand D325 on the 19th-22nd September 2018. They will also be at London Build on the 23rd – 24th October in Olympia at stand G36.

For further information, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271, email: enquiries@selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk

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15 units were installed from the light weight range and 2 fire retardant units. The old Tudor building, with sloping irregular floors, bowed walls, uneven height ceilings and extremely irregular window openings, meant any works carried out there had to be very carefully planned and required high levels of craftsmanship. Tapered and splayed timber

grounds were used to take up the irregularities of the building structure which were scribed on site.

Durtnell & Sons created new fire resistant reveals into which the secondary glazing was installed ensuring the integrity of the treatment.

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More for less Janisol Arte 2.0, the new version of Schueco Jansen’s steel renovation window, delivers in three key areas: appearance, performance and affordability.

Still retaining elegantly retro looks, the window is now available in both high-grade austenitic 1.4401 stainless steel and Corten steel, with laser-welded profiles for wider mullion spans. Add in more profiles, improved insulation, increased corrosion resistance and a new lower cost and Janisol 2.0 is an unbeatable proposition. www.schueco.co.uk

Kingston Joinery and West Port Windows and Doors join forces to bring ‘exceptional’ new fire door product to market A leading specialist joinery contractor and one of the UK’s premier timber window and door manufacturers have joined forces to introduce a new high-performance fire door-set to the commercial market.

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ast Yorkshire based Kingston Joinery says it is delighted with a new distribution agreement with long-term supplier West Port Windows and Doors which will see it offer a complete ‘turnkey package’ on the new industryleading fire door-sets.

Recognised as one of the largest, most advanced timber window and door producers in the UK, Cumbrian specialists West Port is looking for Kingston Joinery to use its established reputation with major developers and contractors to introduce the product to market including local authorities and housing associations.

The door has been third-party accredited and tested in extreme temperatures of fire, reaching nearly 1000 degrees Celsius and passing rigorous testing by containing the blaze for 42 minutes - 12 minutes (40%) over the 30 minutes standard requirement.

“Grenfell Tower was a long-overdue wake-up call for everyone in construction.

Finally, fire safety regulations are being tightened, and now, as an industry, we’re responsible for producing and fitting fire door-sets that perform to the highest standards.

Together, that’s what West Port and Kingston can offer” - West Port Managing Director Sean Parnaby

Kingston Joinery are themselves registered with International Fire Consultants (IFC) – allowing their site managers and supervisors to self-certify fire door installations on site immediately after installation – in turn giving clients an immediate fully certified installation on their projects.

“It is a unique offer in that it is a new product to market, developed by a leading and trusted manufacturer, which has the highest level of performance for withstanding and limiting the spread of fire. It is also being installed by a company qualified to certify it immediately when fitted.

The product is specifically suited for flat or apartment entrance doors and communal doors, as well as any associated stairwell and corridor doors.

“It is a fantastic option for any major development or refurbishment scheme as it means crucial safety standards are not only being met, but exceeded by some way, and there is no delay in work as certifications are instant.”

Craig O’Leary, managing director of Kingston Joinery, says it makes the product an ideal option for local authorities looking to replace doors in high rise tower blocks as a result of new, increased fire safety regulations in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.

He said: “We are thrilled to be further strengthening our long-term relationship with West Port Windows and Doors to offer this exceptional, industry-leading new product and a complete installation and accreditation package.

“We feel can make a really positive impact in the commercial development and refurbishment sectors and bring peace of mind over fire safety standards to all involved.

West Port has manufactured the new fire door-sets to be available in a range of styles, finishes and glazing options, making them suitable for any building with the highest standards of security and safety.

They come made to measure and manufactured to meet the Secured by Design (SBD) standards.

West Port has already secured a major contract in the North East to supply a large quantity of the new door-sets for a major new housing development.

“We’re delighted to be partnering with Kingston Joinery,” comments West Port Managing Director Sean Parnaby. “Grenfell Tower was a long-overdue wake-up call for everyone in construction. Finally, fire safety regulations are being tightened, and now, as an industry, we’re responsible for producing and fitting fire door-sets that perform to the highest standards. Together, that’s what West Port and Kingston can offer.

“Every door we provide has exceeded standard fire resistance times by 40% and comes supplied with relevant markings to verify the door’s fire integrity, as well as lowlevel thresholds for disability access.

“Available with five to seven-week lead times, this is an ideal solution for major UK developers, main contractors, local councils and housing associations.”

For more information please call West Port on 01900 814225 or visit www.west-port.co.uk

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Kingston Joinery has worked on largescale developments for the likes of Bam, Balfour Beatty, Galliard Homes, Galliford Try, Interserve, Kier and Morgan Sindall.

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Now it’s time to lift and slide our product range with Comar 7Pi LS+. Innovative lift and slide gearing provides smooth operation for door configurations up to 12 metres wide and 3 metres high, creating true glazed sliding walls. From one system Comar 7P.i LS+ provides delivered solutions, for the summer months maximise the opening space with the three-track slider which creates two thirds clear opening, whilst in the winter the lowest U-values keep out the cold.

Innovation comes from Comar 7P.i LS+ offering unique solutions from one system, which means that with the same profiles you can provide lift slide or straight rolling gear, standard or slim interlock, enhanced performance with the inclusion of thermal foam and double or triple track configurations.

As Secured by Design is now being incorporated into some region’s Planning conditions and BREEAM Assessments, Comar 7P.i LS+ passed the new stringent PAS24:2016 and holds a Kitemark for Enhanced Security to enable sub-contractors to provide an SBD Licensed product to discerning customers.

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The slimmest thermally broken ‘A+10 rated’ metal windows and doors available • Handmade by our skilled craftsmen • A+10 rated and Part L compliant • Polyester powder coated finish including hammerite and dual colour options • Multipoint locking and Welded corners as standard • Beautiful leaded lights, Georgian pane, Horizontal bar designs • Can be installed direct to brick, stone or wood surrounds

Glazing technology advances every day with new triple glazed units providing ever lower centre pane values, acoustic glasses to meet enhanced performance criteria are widely specified, Comar 7P.i LS+ now provides a future proof solution with a glazing pocket of up to 57mm. With a simple change of gasket and beads the Comar 7P.i LS+ provides this flexible solution for all your glazing needs.

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Climbing the property ladder doesn’t have to mean swapping your current home for somewhere new.

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xtending and remodelling your existing home can add value without the upheaval and stress of moving. And at the same time it can give you the completely bespoke space you need to create your dream home – and secure your family’s finances for the future.

VELUX® Product Manager Grant Sneddon explains how installing a single-story extension and VELUX roof windows could be the answer for you.

Why improve?

Almost anyone can think of something they would do with extra space and daylight in their home: a dedicated space for the little ones to play in; a home office for your growing business, freeing the dining room table to return to its original duties; or an expanded kitchen/diner where you, your children and grandchildren can gather to enjoy meals.

Moving is one way to get more space and daylight, but it is notoriously stressful, expensive, and brings with it the possibility of having to redecorate an entire property. It’s hardly surprising that extending remains an attractive idea for those looking to transform their house into the dream home they’ve always wanted.

Likewise, when maximising the amount of daylight entering your home is as simple as installing roof windows, it really does beg the question – why bother?

Unlike moving, the option to extend and install roof windows offers complete control over the layout and flow between rooms.

A single-storey extension is one of the easiest, most affordable ways to increase the footprint of your home without the need for a protracted planning application process and complicated build.

Natural daylight is vital to human happiness, boosting serotonin levels that regulate appetite, sleep, memory and mood.

Throwing light on the subject Natural daylight is vital to human happiness, boosting serotonin levels that regulate appetite, sleep, memory and mood. So, news that we spend an average of 90% of our time indoors might explain why many of us often feel tired or fed up.

One way to enjoy more daylight would be to spend more time outside, but with Britain’s changeable weather that’s not always possible or practical. With this in mind, making sure you get lots of light into your newly extended home is crucial in ensuring you really feel the benefit of that extra space.

Where you install windows is as important as their size and number; consult your architect or builder to get their expert opinion on how to optimise the light in your extension, and remember the answer may literally be right above your head.

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Retroactively installing roof windows is also an affordable way to remedy gloomy rooms created by previous owners’ extensions. It could also be a good way to boost the value of your property without needing to take down walls and redecorate.

If you do redecorate, opting for lighter colours on walls, floors and ceilings will help

Room to breathe Effective ventilation is vital to ensure your newly extended home isn’t stuffy or overly warm. Welldesigned ventilation ensures the air is constantly recirculating, reducing the risk of sniffles that can be caused by stale and dry air. It also helps to displace food smells and heat if, like many people, you’re using your extension to create a statement kitchen at the heart of your open-plan home.

Choosing quality fittings that provide an airtight seal when closed, such as VELUX roof windows with ThermoTechnology, will also reduce energy bills by providing energy-efficient insulation.

Space: the final frontier Space. It’s the thing many of us crave, and the first thing to go when two suddenly become three, and then four or even five. Countless young families up and down the country are finding themselves hemmed in to too-small homes and unable to face the daunting prospect of a drawn-out house move. The good news is that a single-storey extension could be the solution you need.

Imagine what you could do with extra space downstairs. Perhaps a larger kitchen/diner where the children can play while you keep watch, or a home office where you can shut the door on work and enjoy eating at the dining table without the threat of buttery fingers ruining your filing. But it’s not just space that we need.

Light therapy Most of us equate sunshine with feeling happier, and that’s not just because it gives us the chance to spend more time in the garden - there’s science in it too.

Lower levels of daylight are linked to supressed levels of serotonin, making you feel tired, moody and hungry – yet the latest figures show we spend around 90% of our time indoors. Britain’s unpredictable weather has something to do with that, of course, but extending your property could help your family reap the benefits of an outdoor lifestyle year-round.

Extra room alone won’t create the sense of airiness and freedom you’ve been missing; you need to think carefully about how to bring in as much daylight as possible. And the solution could be right on top of you.

Learn more about the impact light can have when extending, including incredible 360-degree interactive home tours and inspiring stories, at www.velux.co.uk/extensions

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Britain’s generally narrow building plots often mean your only options are to extend up or back – an inexact science that can create darker rooms at the centre of your newly extended property. This can be perfectly counteracted by installing strategically-placed roof windows. These can let in twice as much daylight as vertical windows of the same size and work efficiently to make your new space feel larger and more welcoming.

Architectural designer Charlie Luxton demonstrates the immediate difference they can make using a simple cardboard structure.

light to bounce around the room and make any space feel larger. The clever use of lighting to ‘zone’ larger spaces will allow you to break up the room at night, making it feel cosy when you want it to.

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Awards News A-Plant apprentices named ‘Stars of the Future’ Two A-Plant apprentices have been recognised as rising stars in the plant hire industry.

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yler Lloyd and Imran Ahmed, both apprentice fitters at the UK’s largest equipment rental company, were honoured at the Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) ‘Stars of the Future’ young Apprentice Awards 2018.

Now in its sixth year, Stars of the Future is a national awards scheme designed to recognise the plant hire industry’s brightest young talent.

Held in association with headline sponsor A-Plant, the event is run in conjunction with UK colleges offering plant mechanic apprentice training and is supported by CITB (Construction Industry Training Board).

There are separate prize schemes for Level 2 and Level 3 apprentices, at both regional and national level, with nominees assessed throughout the academic year on their enthusiasm and commitment shown to training.

Tyler Lloyd, a ‘bright and promising’ Apprentice Fitter at A-Plant’s Newcastle service centre, scooped a regional award in the Level 3 category. While ‘inspirational’ Imran Ahmed, a Level 2 Apprentice Fitter in Heathrow, came out on top in his region.

A-Plant’s Head of Training, Bob Harper, said the company was thrilled to see two of its apprentices receive accolades.

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He said: “We are extremely proud that two of our apprentice superstars managed to come out on top in their regional categories and over the moon to see that all of their hard work has paid off. Last year we invested more than £2m in our apprenticeship programme and we currently have 150 apprentices in all areas from engineering and customer service to plant maintenance and driving. As a Top 100 apprentice employer we are committed to developing apprentices and training the next generation of future leaders. We firmly believe that investing in the younger generation is investing in the future of A-Plant.”

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Stars of the Future is intended to recognise and reward outstanding apprentices who not only bring ability and commitment to their learning and work, but also possess those extra capabilities which mark them out as being not only the foundations of the future of the industry, but also potentially its leaders.

When it came to selecting a Level 3 winner, it was Tyler’s consistently high exam results, wealth of knowledge and quality of both his written and practical work that impressed the judges.

Bob Harper explains: “At his young age, Tyler’s knowledge and attitude portray that of a very mature, competent individual. This is evident in the number of qualifications he has already obtained, including: NVQ L2+3 in Plant, PAT Testing, PTS (Personal Track Safety), Rail Competency, Abrasive wheels, Cable Avoidance and Banksman competency.”

Imran, who scooped the Level 2 regional award, was described as a ‘real inspiration to others’ and praised for his “can do” attitude, ambition and drive.

Bob explains: “Since joining A-Plant at our Heathrow Service centre, Imran has impressed the team with his enthusiasm and work ethic.

He is welcoming towards colleagues and

customers alike and goes the extra mile in his work. Imran has always abided by health and safety protocol and ensures those working around him do too. He shows excellent potential to progress within A-Plant and I am sure his hardworking nature will help him go far in this industry.”

As well as coming out on top in their regional categories, both apprentices were also nominated for national awards. Tyler was one of three finalists to be shortlisted for the National Level 3 award and Imran was one of five apprentices nominated in the National Level 2 category.

Alongside learning their trade from A-Plant service centres, the winning duo also attend Reaseheath College, Cheshire, on residential block release as part of a three-year Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Programme.

Awards were presented by Kevin Minton, Chief Executive of the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre in Fillongley, near Coventry, on June 14 2018.

Regional winners won Snap-on student tool kits.

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INTRATONE ACCESS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INSTALLED AT OVER 900 SITES FOR HOUNSLOW COUNCIL Door entry and access control equipment from Intratone, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers, has been installed at over 900 different sites across Hounslow Council’s estate.

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he access control systems across the Council’s residential and commercial portfolio had become obsolete with the desire to move from keys to a fob-based system.

some local shops which did not give the council full control over who could access certain blocks.

Residents had been complaining at the delays in receiving new keys – in some cases taking up to six weeks for them to be delivered. New fobs can now be obtained straight away by residents when visiting their local housing office through the new cloud-based technology. Since late 2016 the Intratone fob readers have been installed at low and high-rise apartment blocks and Council offices, commercial buildings and operational sites, and complaints have dropped significantly.

“The new Intratone fobs have similar technology to an Oyster card – you cannot rewrite or copy them so when someone tries to use a copied fob it sends the system a notification. We can check the system when a certain fob has been used so we can assist Police when they have been trying to track someone’s whereabouts.”

Ian Williams, Electrical Engineer for Hounslow Council is in no doubt as to the benefits of the new Intratone proximity readers: “We hadn’t heard of Intratone before it was recommended by the installer. So far, we have been very impressed – although it is a sizeable investment for the Council initially, the build and technology of the readers means that they will last for at least ten years.

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“At one point the fob programming was carried out by two full-time members of staff who would visit site daily to program residents’ fobs. This can all now be programmed remotely by the relevant housing officers at the local housing office which will be a large longterm saving to the council.”

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The cloud-based fob-reader system has significantly enhanced control over who has access, for how long and to which properties. Because it is cloud-based, changes made to key fobs are almost immediate and can be facilitated from anywhere where there is internet access – whether that’s at a PC, laptop or a smartphone on site.

“The simplicity of the database is such that some of our concierge and caretakers are being trained to manage the system themselves which frees up even more of the engineer’s time,” Ian adds. “With the older technology residents were also able to copy fobs in

Daniel Bacon, Area Sales Manager at Intratone says its products are flexible enough to suit a wide range of sites and applications: “Our access control and door entry systems are installed across Social Housing, Private Properties and HAs all over the UK and Europe, and prove popular for residents of all ages, but especially the elderly, because they are very easy to use. Installers and customers also like them because they are very easy to install and competitively priced.”

Intratone is one of Europe’s largest access controls specialists and manufactures a range of cost-effective door-entry and access control solutions designed around the customer need.

Its systems are installed across a range of Housing Association, Social Housing and Private Properties throughout the UK and Europe.

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TRUELINE FASCIA AND SOFFIT COMPLEMENTS KITCHEN-DINER EXTENSION

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The property based in Chelsfield, Orpington was having a kitchen-diner refurbishment and extension in a modern contemporary design.

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Dickens Developments – the contractor on site contacted ARP’s Area Sales Manager – David Capel, as they had met at a previous site.

David was invited to a site meeting, where the extension was surveyed and the various Trueline fascia and soffit options were discussed.

Having completed the site survey, David provided a full quotation and Dickens Developments were then able to use their local Jewson’s at Orpington to fulfil the order.

Dickens Developments said “we are very happy with the fascia and soffits provided, the ease of installation and the final look of the products once installed. We will be using ARP again on future projects.”

Aluminium was the perfect choice for the fascia and soffits on this property as it is strong, durable and non-corrosive. With the ability to match the coating to the other elements of the building, ensures that the system blends with the rest of the property.

Aluminium not only enhances the design elements of

the extension but will extend the buildings life span.

Dickens Developments said “we are very happy with the fascia and soffits provided, the ease of installation and the final look of the products once installed.

We will be using ARP again on future projects.”

ARP are happy to work with clients who purchase through merchants and can offer site surveys and site measures to help expedite the order. If you would like to arrange a site visit, please contact us on 0330 311 4445.

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The bespoke Trueline Fascias and Soffits were made to measure in our in-house production facility, with CAD/CAM drawings produced and signed off by the client prior to going into production. The fascia profiles were polyester powder coated in matt black RAL 9005 with an over trim covering the fixings on the fascia. The finish was completed with prefabricated corners.

These products were chosen as they suited the modern contemporary style of the extension, but also ties in with the windows and complements the overall design.

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Structural Waterproofing in the Construction Industry Recent years have seen a drastic change in how waterproofing design has been approached. The construction industry has seen a change in how we view structural waterproofing.

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aterproofing structures offers protection to structural components, buildings and installations from the penetration of water; it reduces risk and will prolong the life time of the structure.

Waterproofing systems can be utilised to upgrade existing basement rooms, waterproof new buildings or convert unused, damp below ground spaces into dry habitable spaces.

The Role of a Waterproofing Design Specialist Waterproofing Design is a complex task; no project is standard and will require multiplicities. A Waterproofing Design Specialist provides expertise in structural waterproofing, ensuring a design is correct prior to construction will save significant costs. Waterproofing designs are bespoke to each project.

The appointed Waterproofing Design Specialist should attend site, undertake site investigations, produce reports and manage documentation in relation to the design, produce a waterproofing risk assessment

A Waterproofing Design Specialist provides expertise in structural waterproofing, ensuring a design is correct prior to construction will save significant costs.

Waterproofing designs are bespoke to each project.

and ensure at every stage of the project that sufficient protection is designed into the same.

A Waterproofing Design Specialist should have: • CSSW as a minimum standard of qualification • Offer knowledge on waterproofing systems available • Knowledge of the grades to waterproofing below ground structures • Be able to list the principal considerations for a robust waterproofing design • Extensive knowledge and understanding of BS8102:2009 and its requirements • An understanding of sources of water (such as how it flows through the soil and interacts with the structures).

• Structural knowledge • Knowledge of Ground Gases • Geotechnical knowledge (to be able to understand the implications of a soil report) • Desk top study & risk assessment knowledge – these should form part of any Designers Report and Waterproofing Design • The ability to produce Design Reports, Method Statements and Waterproof Design drawings.

Waterproofing Systems (A, B or C) Three types of structural waterproofing systems: • • • •

Type A Barrier Protection Type B Structurally Integral Protection Type C Drained Protection Combined Systems*

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Is often referred to as “Tanking”, this provides protection against ground water ingress by application of a waterproof material to the negative (external) walls and structural slab of a basement or underground structure to form a barrier between the structure and any groundwater present.

Type A systems can offer a double layer of protection

when applied to both the negative and positive surfaces. Type A materials include: Liquid Applied Membranes, Bonded Sheet Membranes and Cementitious slurries and renders.

Type B (Structurally Integral) Protection The incorporation of materials to the external shell of the structure such as reinforced water-resistant concrete or reinforced waterresistant structural steel. When using Type B protection emphasis to the importance of materials, design and quality of workmanship are placed, due to the pattern of any seepage, poor joints, cracks or other discontinuities such as service penetrations.

All construction joints should be detailed with suitable waterstops.

Type C (Drained) Protection In principle a Drained Cavity System collects and manages any ground water which breaches the integrity of a structure by managing, collecting and discharging free water via a suitable evacuation point such as a packaged pump station. A Cavity Drainage System will provide protection to a structure by application to the negative (internal) walls and structural slab, a dimpled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) membrane to form a barrier between the structure and any groundwater present. A cavity drain system requires minimal preparation and disturbance to an existing substrate. Type C materials include: Cavity Drain Membranes, perimeter channels and Submersible Pump.

Combined Systems Complex projects may require combination waterproofing often referred to as a “combined system”. Utilising two systems such as Type A & B, Type A & C or Type B & C. As mentioned earlier, Structural Warranty Providers may insist that two forms of waterproofing are incorporated into a project where they are to provide warranty.

Thank you for reading our article, if you have a question or would like to find out about structural waterproofing or installing a Delta Membrane System, we are happy to provide CAD drawings and information relating to waterproofing solutions in accordance with British Standard 8102:2009, give us a call on 01992 523 523 or email info@ deltamembranes.com.

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by Formica Group’s digitally rendered panels has enabled the project team to create a fun design feature with an educational theme on the toilet doors. Formica® laminate has also been used for the lockers and an integrated plumbing system to provide a consistent aesthetic.

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The StoTherm Classic K system features Sto-EPS board which was used to create a 200mm-thick layer of insulation around the property. “This was a vital consideration, and it has allowed us to produce a property which has an estimated heating bill of just £300 per year,” adds Hugh. The EPS boards were installed using Sto-Turbofix, a single-component adhesive foam which allows for rapid and accurate application. A layer of StoArmat Classic cement-free reinforcing mortar was then applied to protect the insulation boards, together with a coat of StoSilco façade render, with a 6.0 grain size to produce a rugged and textured finish.

The property was developed by My Property & Home, and the Sto system was installed by Novo Facades.

Shortlisted for a 2018 AJ Small Projects Award it features four-metre tall bedrooms, exposed beam ceilings and a triple-height staircase.

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At just 13mm thick, the use of Spacetherm WL meant there was little negative impact, given the already existing limited floor space, and making it ideal for refurbishment projects.

Spacetherm WL consists of Spacetherm aerogel insulation blanket bonded to 3mm Magnesium Board (MgO), for use in applications where improved thermal performance is required with limited space. Spacetherm WL can be used with a variety of decorative finishes such as paint, wallpaper and tiles.

Typically, a solid wall will have a U value of around 2.1 W/m2K. Following the application of Spacetherm WL, this can be reduced to around 0.8 W/m2K, dependent on the wall structure.

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Latest News Report Reveals that Almost Half of all UK Works Put Workers at Risk of Striking Underground Assets

According to a new report, 44% of all excavation work in the UK takes place without a thorough underground asset search, putting site workers at constant risk of injuries caused by accidently striking utility infrastructure such as electrical cables or gas pipelines.

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he report, Digging Up Britain, by LinesearchbeforeUdig (LSBUD), has revealed that despite there being a 27% increase in location-specific searches between 2016 and 2017, only 2.25 million of the estimated 4 million work projects which took place last year included a thorough search for the utility assets which might be present underground.

Of those searches, 305,542 were made in relation to highways works – an increase of 23% on 2016. The nature of the works ranged from enquiries relating to street furniture (120,652), resurfacing (56,185), road/track construction (12,840) and traffic calming measures (2,322).

Richard Broome, Managing Director of LSBUD, comments: “Inadvertently hitting an electrical cable or a gas pipeline can cause lifechanging injuries to unfortunate highways workers and, during the five years to 2017, 318 injuries (including fatalities) caused by underground electrical cable strikes were reported to the HSE with many more likely to have gone unreported.”

The report also highlights that the number of safety related electrical incidents reported to the HSE almost doubled to 1,244 in 2016/17 while the number of reported pipeline strikes in the last five years reached 6,746.

Richard Broome continues: “These figures show why it’s so vital that comprehensive utility asset searches become recognised as standard practice when firms are planning and preparing for any works involving digging. Alongside this, all asset owners must protect their infrastructure by doing everything they can to make access to their data easy for those third parties that need it to work safely. It is only by doing both these things that we can better protect workers and manage and reduce the vulnerability of our national utility infrastructure.”

LSBUD’s report reveals that the risk of strikes comes from many fronts. The highest volume of searches by sector came from firms working on behalf of telecoms companies, with just under 800,000 searches made during 2017.

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Water companies and their contractors generated the second highest volume of search enquiries during 2017. The six most prolific regional water suppliers requested details of underground assets on 523,043 occasions – 23% of all searches made last year.

Using LSBUD’s data to build an accurate picture of the UK’s construction activity, the report also shows that 80% of searches carried out were to

inform utility work and 13% related to highways works. Government drives to increase housing provision and reduce flooding meant that searches ordered for housing projects rose by 34% in 2017, while there was also a 17% leap in work relating to watercourses.

Richard Broome concludes: “The sheer volume of work taking place across the country means that the risk to our utility infrastructure is coming from all directions and asset owners cannot possibly keep track of all the work going on that might affect their infrastructure.

CRL glass and glazing systems make Build Show debut C. R. Laurence (CRL) will exhibit its leading range of glass doors and shower doors, architectural systems, and glass processing tools and accessories for the first time at the Build Show, as part of UK Construction Week 2018.

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he impressive 72 square metre stand, located on B530, will showcase many of CRL’s best-selling and most innovative solutions that visitors to the show can see and learn about for the first time.

Among these will be the new CRL Langle Al-Wall® Rain Screen system. Creating a protective, modern envelop around new and old buildings, the system is quick and simple to install with no need for glass cut-outs.

With plane and imbricated glass façade options, the Al-Wall® Rain Screen is made from premium coated aluminium, for a highly durable and long-lasting finish.

Equally intuitive is the popular CRL 2018 TAPER-LOC® system, enabling glass balustrades to be completely installed from the safe-side, eliminating the need for scaffolding, cutting installation times and providing safety and security for installer and end user. Visitors to the Build Show can benefit from live demonstrations of this unique system’s installation by CRL’s team of experts.

CRL’s Juliette balconies are very easy to install too.

The system comprises of four connectors that are easy to anchor to wood, concrete or steel fascias, and two handrails to secure the glass in place in just a few minutes.

The brand new CRL Langle Al-Wall® Rain Screen System will be showed for the first time at the Build Show.

Internal glass and glazing solutions will also be on show from CRL, including its large range of matte black shower hardware, and the best-selling Serenity shower sliding door, both of which respond to current trends towards minimal design in the bathroom. As ever CRL’s high-quality designs are down to the last detail, with the manufacturer’s Compact-X and Laguna sliding doors that feature enhanced double soft-close system.

Internal glass and glazing solutions will also be on show from CRL, including its large range of matte black shower hardware, and the best-selling Serenity shower sliding door, both of which respond to current trends towards minimal design in the bathroom.

For details of the range of products available from CRL call 01706 863600, email crl@crlaurence.co.uk, or visit www.crlaurence.co.uk

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Innovation in renovation at this year’s UK Construction Week Out with the old and in with the new, or so the saying goes, and with an oversupply of retail space and undersupply of new and affordable housing, it’s a saying that many are muttering across the UK. But with industry experts warning that the cost of refurbishments and renovations could sky-rocket following Brexit, all those involved in the refurbishment, renovation and conservation supply chain will want to access the knowledge, connections and tools that will keep them cost-effective and competitive.

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irmingham’s NEC between 9 – 11 will be brimming with more than 10,000 products and 650 exhibitors, stimulating seminars, invaluable CPD sessions and endless networking opportunities, as part of UK Construction Week (UKCW). There is something for everyone in refurbishments and renovations to benefit from, across nine shows: Build Show; Energy 2018; Timber Expo; Surface and Materials Show; Building Tech Live; HVAC 2018; Civils Expo; Plant and Machinery Live and Grand Designs Live.

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‘Future of Construction’ theme The Future of Construction Hub provides an immersive opportunity to discover how digital construction, 3D printing, robotics, AI and AR and modern methods of construction can deliver the new Construction Sector deal and is a new collaboration with Birmingham City University. Alongside this is the state of the art Construction Simulator from Coventry University used by construction firms for professionals and students.

Gooee will host the Internet of Things (IoT) Arena at Building Tech Live. The arena showcases Gooee’s awardwinning IoT ecosystem with its partnered companies, including Aurora Lighting.

An Innovation Trail takes visitors on a journey of the latest innovative ideas, products and systems

from companies including: 3THERMO, Bruag, Canon, Ecovolt, Kore Wireless, Marsh Industries, Quinn Building Products, Rockwool, Soudal and William Smith, whose self-adhesive films provide a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly refurbishment option for businesses and homeowners.

Gooee will host the Internet of Things (IoT) Arena at Building Tech Live. The arena showcases Gooee’s award-winning IoT ecosystem with its partnered companies, including Aurora Lighting.

Digging deep into the big issues The UKCW Stage hosts high-level discussions on the lessons learned in the past year and how the industry is moving forward.

Speakers include: • Barbara Res, the project manager behind Trump Tower, sharing her experiences as a female in construction and working with Donald Trump. Advanced booking is essential; • Lord David Blunkett, discussing how technology and diversity can turn the skills gap into a thriving industry; and • Kunle Barker, property expert and TV presenter, leading the panel discussion ‘political correctness has gone mad?’ with industry experts debating diversity in construction.

Beyond the UKCW stage, each show hosts its own seminar programme:

• Surface and Materials Hub discusses trend and colour forecasts and bionic buildings from speakers such as Nina Bailey from Formica and Graham Brown from Envelope Architects; • Digital Construction Hub delves into BIM maturity for all the supply chain and project management in construction. Speakers include: Alex Giles from Action Sustainability and Ivan Gasparetto from BIM Direct; • Offsite Theatre, supported by MPBA, covers hybrid concrete solutions and factory-built bathrooms with speakers including Elaine Toogood from the Concrete Centre and Stephen Wade-Palmer from Offsite Solutions; • Building Tech Live Theatre, delivered by Voltimum and ECA, is bringing topics such as cybersecurity for smart buildings and market networks, from speakers including Professor Prashant Pillai and the ECA; • Timber Focus Theatre, delivered by TRADA, considers how tall we can build in wood and how specifiers research and source timber products with speakers from Waugh Thistleton Architects and ZÜBLIN Timber; and • Regeneration Hub, sponsored by Easy-Trim, explores self-build homes and Passivhaus at the heart of regeneration.

Other highlights include the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI) Time for Timber workshops, the REA Theatre, the Infrastructure Hub and the Sustainability Hub. Building up your industry knowledge Following the booked-out success of last year’s CPD sessions, there will be three hubs across UKCW plus an additional Working at Height hub supported by the Access Industry Forum.

Topics include: • Building Regulations – update post-Grenfell, with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists; • Are you fire door sure, with the British Woodworking Federation; and • Sound insulation, with H&H Acoustic Technologies.

Booking is essential.

UKCW H&S sponsor, OM Group, is also delivering CPD sessions from its stand.

Forums for change UKCW will host a number of conferences including the BRE Conference, Midlands Construction Summit, IEMA Conference and the first BMF Young Merchants Conference.

Future leaders will be championed as the winner of the UKCW Role Models initiative is announced on 10 October.

UKCW will host a number of conferences including the BRE Conference, Midlands Construction Summit, IEMA Conference and the first BMF Young Merchants Conference.

The launch of the new Passivhaus Student Competition will arm the next generation of architects and designers with the design skills needed to deliver sustainable buildings.

Be inspired With more than 650 exhibitors exhibiting their latest products and services, it’s well worth looking at this year’s exhibitor list.

New products include Velux’s curved glass rooflight and futuristic smart window system; IDS’s quick to lay vinyl flooring collection; and The Builder’s Pal’s networking tool.

EON Energy, Libra Energy and Rolec EV will be advising professionals on the latest in the energy sector, including proposals for electric vehicle charging points to be standard in all new builds.

The Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) is showcasing its new online system, ECS check, that allows main contractors and clients to verify the skills and qualifications of electrical personnel working on projects.

Opportunities to unwind Celebrations are in order as the Voltimum Smart Solutions Awards, hosted by Steph McGovern, Construction Enquirer Awards, hosted by George Clarke and STA Structural Timber Awards, hosted by TV presenter Mark Durden-Smith, take place over the week.

The Beer Festival, sponsored by Velux, features street food, Rockaoke and a Gin and Fizz bar, plus FIX Radio is broadcasting from the festival for all three days.

The Beer Festival, sponsored by Velux, features street food, Rockaoke and a Gin and Fizz bar, plus FIX Radio is broadcasting from the festival for all three days.

The Central Bar, located in Hall 9, will be sponsored by Elliott Group.

Registration, sponsored by Total Gas & Power, is live.

Get your free visitor tickets from www.ukconstructionweek.com and keep upto-date via Twitter at @UK_CW or using the hashtag #UKCW2018.

Fibo‘s wall panels that provide an instant and affordable waterproof alternative to tiles will be displayed, alongside Rothoblaas‘s systems, fixings and equipment making timber a success in any project; and the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA) is again hosting its Floorlaying Demo Zone.

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The Contract Flooring Association The Contract Flooring Association is one of the leading trade associations within the contract flooring industry. Members of the Association include contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants — both large and small, operating from locations throughout the UK. With such a high level of commitment from so many companies and individuals, the CFA has a wealth of resources at its fingertips. It is this breadth and depth of information that makes it so much more than just a trade association.

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he objectives of the CFA are to promote the highest standards of professionalism, safety and training while at the same time, providing essential services and expert information to ensure the quality and productivity of our members’ businesses.

own challenges and options in terms of installation specification. A quality contractor will know the correct adhesive for the flooring product, or the right primer for the subfloor and so will help maximize your investment and minimise flooring failures.

The CFA produces industry-leading publications annually together with the Contract Flooring Journal, the official journal of the CFA, to ensure that the flooring industry has up-to-date information to hand:

Architects, specifiers and main contractors require the quality of service, installation and support that CFA members can provide. Consequently, many public and private organisations and an increasing number of local authorities are now specifying that CFA members must be used.

• CFA Members’ Handbook – is a guide to all the CFA member companies and gives confidence that you are selecting professionals throughout the contract flooring supply chain. An online directory is available to search for CFA members by location or by flooring type at www.cfa.org.uk • CFA Training Guide – offers the latest information about flooring training opportunities in the UK • CFA Guide to Sustainability – is the definitive source of the latest information about sustainability within the flooring industry

All our contractor members have passed the CFA membership vetting process and are annually audited to ensure that they continue to meet our membership criteria. They are all established quality companies offering high standards of installation. Through the CFA they all have access to up-to-date technical, environmental and quality Standards and all adhere to the Contractors’ Code of Conduct.

QUALITY BY ASSOCIATION All our contractor members have passed the CFA membership vetting process and are annually audited to ensure that they continue to meet our membership criteria.

Specifying a CFA member for your next flooring project could mean the difference between success — or a flooring failure. Being a CFA member is a mark of quality. It will provide you with peace of mind and reassurance that you are dealing with a quality company.

Additionally, the CFA Guide to Contract Flooring The CFA supports members with is a unique reference guide which is updated a wealth of knowledge to assist every 5 years and gives the latest information with both flooring installation and and best practice for the installation of common Specifying a CFA member for your next flooring project could mean the running a business, including: floorcovering types.

• British Standard success Institute (BSi)— or a flooring failure. Most of the UK’s largest difference between CHOOSE a CFA member - the difference between Codes of Practice and best• known Manufacturers, Distributors, Contractors and Consultants success and a flooring failure Employment Law • Health and Safety are CFA members — and for good reason.

Flooring is a major element in most contracts • Insurance and, with more products to choose from than • Technical support and advice ever before, obtaining the right installer has • CFA members promote high standards, knowledge and expertise • Training never been so important. Flooring is diverse and • Specifying CFA members will maximize your investment and technically demanding: each product type has its • Dispute resolution

minimize costly flooring failures Architects, • All members have to pass a vetting process specifiers and main contractors require the quality of service, installation and support that CFA members can provide.

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Valour’s durable finish offers a similar surface to that of an oiled floor coating, combined with the resistance of a UV-oiled treatment; this makes it particularly suited for hardworking rooms such as kitchens and bathrooms whereby the oiled finish will protect the plank’s surface from moisture and daily wearand-tear. The range, which is part of Havwoods’ Venture Plank collection, is presented in ten varying wood tones to ensure an option to suit any project brief or design scheme. Choose from the rich mahogany hues of Abrego and Dagota, to the contemporary washed-out tones of Yarima and Pelaya for a wood-flooring surface that will instantly update any residential or commercial interior. Combined with a superior engineered European oak construction, Valour provides a truly exceptional finish that is five times more resistant to cracking, marking and everyday impact compared to standard lacquered boards.

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IVC Group, the world’s largest vinyl flooring manufacturer, has overhauled its Moduleo sample packaging and launched new branded cardboard envelopes to further demonstrate its strong eco credentials.

The Kraftpak envelopes are fully biodegradable, compostable and recyclable and have the capacity to hold up to six samples of Moduleo’s stone- and wood-effect floorcoverings, as well as marketing material(s).

Made from 100 per cent unbleached virgin Kraft fibre, the cardboard envelopes have high burst and tear strength and are naturally moistureresistant and are a sustainable solution to Moduleo’s former plastic sleeves.

IVC Group is committed to green manufacturing and all flooring is produced in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art factory in Belgium. It contains up to 50 per cent recycled materials and is itself recyclable.

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eco-credentials, so having plastic packaging didn’t sit right with us and was something we had to change.

“The cardboard envelopes are a much better fit with the IVC Group brand because they demonstrate our ambitions to be a responsible manufacturer and also align better with Moduleo’s

design credentials, so we’re really pleased that they’re now in circulation.”

During Moduleo’s five years in business, since it launched in 2012, it has recycled more than 75,000 tonnes of vinyl, equal to the weight of 7.5 Eiffel Towers and generated 13.3 GWh per year in energy – the equivalent consumption of 2,000 households.

For more information, visit www.moduleo.co.uk, contact the Moduleo team on 01332 851 500 or view the Moduleo Design Floors profile here http://bit.ly/2E6IHXN.

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The 21,000 sq ft facility, which is projected to produce 15m sqm annually and is in operation 24/7, utilises sustainable energy from self-erected wind turbines and uses water from the Scheldt River in the manufacturing process. In addition, all factory waste is recycled and reused in the production process.

IVC Group is committed to green manufacturing and all flooring is produced in a purpose-built, state-ofthe-art factory in Belgium. It contains up to 50 per cent recycled materials and is itself recyclable.

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Discover Bona Inspiration, a new floor styling system designed to make renovated wood floors explode with beauty and character. Bona’s new, customised looks range from natural bright to liquorice black and will help you and your clients avoid the limitations of new, pre-finished wood floors.

They can retain their existing floor but still give a room or their whole home a completely new look and feel.

Each Inspiration style comprises a variety of looks for the floor which can be achieved by using a combination of Bona’s sanding and brushing methods, varnishes, oils and paints. The five styles, Nordic Shimmer, Garden Atmosphere, Malibu Dreams, Touch of Grace and New Modern, include everything from dark, rustic floors to floors with a pale, lacquered finish.

Homeowners will be inspired through social media and advertising from June 1st. For professionals there is more information about how to achieve all 17 looks at bona.com. Alternatively call us for technical advice. Samples and inspirational brochures will also be available for use by architects, designers and contractors to leave with their clients.

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products providing them with the confidence to accomplish a quality finish.

UZIN products were used to install a variety of floor coverings at a new Cross Keys Homes premises in Peterborough. The shop and information hub will assist people looking to learn more about the care and support services CKH provide to Peterborough residents as well as upcoming training opportunities, and self-service options for existing residents. The client required a mixture of flooring to be installed, all of which needed to be flat, level and flush at any intersections. For such an exact and precise project the flooring contractor Superior Finish Contracts Ltd decided to use UZIN

Superior Finish Contracts Ltd were tasked to fit Modulyss carpet tiles to the office areas, Gradus Boulevard 5000 secondary matting to the entrance, Polyflor Arena safety vinyl to the kitchen and Polyflor Expona luxury vinyl tiles to the main areas.

The very thin vinyl tile needed to be flush with the thicker carpet tile so as to avoid any potential trip hazards at doorways. As well as installing suitable trims at doorways, UZIN NC 163 smoothing compound was used to under the LVTs achieve this neat, flush finish. UZIN KE 2000 S pressure sensitive adhesive was used to install the luxury vinyl tiles

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and safety flooring. Whereas UZIN U 2100 tackifier was used to lay the carpet tiles and UZIN KE 2428 adhesive used to install the entrance matting.

The resulting floor looks fantastic, all the more impressive given that it was completed in a very limited access area on a short time scale.

Cross Keys Homes’ Project Surveyor, Graeme Parry, said: “We are really pleased with the floor coverings at our new city centre shop which provides a quality finish to all areas.” www.superiorfinishcontracts.co.uk www.uzin.co.uk Call: 01788 530 080 25/07/2018 11:19:50

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People on the move Parliament announces appointments to shadow Sponsor Board to oversee restoration and renewal of Palace of Westminster Elizabeth (Liz) Peace CBE has been appointed as the Chair of the shadow Sponsor Board of Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster. The governing bodies of both the House of Commons and House of Lords approved her appointment on Monday 16 July.

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arlier this year, both Houses of Parliament agreed to temporarily vacate the Palace of Westminster to allow the increasingly urgent work on the building to be carried out in one single phase. They also agreed to establish an Olympic-style Sponsor Board, set up through legislation, and Delivery Authority to manage the work.

Liz Peace joins four other industry figures, as well as seven Members of Parliament from both Houses, in making up the shadow Sponsor Board. The Board will own the budget, business case and scope of the restoration programme, and will be set up initially in shadow form and subsequently through legislation.

She has more than 35 years’ experience in government and the property sector, currently serving as Chair of the Government Property Agency, established to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Government Estate.

She is also Chairman of the Mayor of London’s Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation, which manages the UK’s largest

regeneration project, as well as being a former Chair Executive of the British Property Federation.

Seven Members from across both Houses have also been appointed, nominated by political parties. They include former members of the Joint Committee on the Palace of Westminster as well as Members of Parliament with a wide range of experience in the public and private sectors.

Tom Brake MP, Spokesperson of the Commons Commission, said: “The refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster is one of the most significant heritage restoration projects this country will ever see. Establishing a Sponsor Board, to ensure value for money for taxpayers, and to keep the project on track and on budget, will be absolutely vital for this project to succeed. I’m delighted in the appointment of Liz Peace as the Chair, and with the appointments of her fellow Board members, whose combined wealth of experience and knowledge is secondto-none.”

Lord McFall of Alcluith, Spokesperson for the House of Lords Commission, said: “This Sponsor Board will be tasked with preserving the Palace of Westminster as the home of Parliament for future generations, and so it’s vital that the Board possesses the skills, vision and leadership to make this happen. The appointment of someone of Liz Peace’s calibre and experience, as well as her considerable knowledge of corporate governance, is good news for the Restoration and Renewal Programme as it embarks on this crucial phase of its journey.”

Liz Peace, Chair of the shadow Sponsor Board, said: “It’s an honour to be taking on this important role. The Palace of Westminster is an iconic building, of huge national importance, and I’m thrilled to be leading this much-needed restoration project. Together with the talent, knowledge and experience of the wider Board, I hope to help steer the project through to successful completion, and create a Parliament building of which the whole country can be proud.”

gpad promotes Charles Bettes to managing director London architectural practice, gpad london ltd, has promoted director Charles Bettes to managing director with immediate effect. Company founder and incumbent managing director Christopher Ploutarhou will now become chairman.

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harles has a proven track record of designing high quality buildings.

Notable projects he’s been involving in are Wittering House, which won both Best London Home and the Grand Prix of the Evening Standard New Homes Award 2018 as well as being shortlisted for AJ’s Small Project Awards 2018. Brunel House in Cardiff and Chamber Street in London are other key buildings he has been involved in.

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Previously a director with gpad london, Charles’ promotion follows shortly after the practice has secured a tranche of project completions and new commissions both residential and commercial. He started at gpad london as an architect 12 years ago and completed his professional training while at the practice.

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Commenting on the appointment Christopher Ploutarhou, chairman, says: “Charles is a wonderful architect focused on creating buildings that improve lives. He is incredibly client-focused and understands how good design adds value commercially. Not only this, he lives and breathes the gpad ethos and is a motivational leader who brings the team together. His remit is to grow and develop the team and the practice.”

Charles Bettes, director, gpad london,

comments: “gpad is made up of phenomenal people who together produce some outstanding work. I love the ethos here where you are always encouraged to try out new ideas and stretch yourself. This is highly motivating. When you do good work, it’s recognised and acknowledged. Our

team is highly supportive, collaborative and questioning. People are always ready to step up and be ambitious both for our clients and ourselves. I’m really looking forward to growing the practice and seeing our designs become reality.”

People on the move Garador appoints new Managing Director, Neil Discombe Leading UK based garage door manufacturer, Garador, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Discombe as their new Managing Director.

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eil joins Garador with a solid background in Industrial Engineering with a Degree & Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Technology and extensive experience in leading manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia.

In his new role, Neil will focus on the development of Garador’s production facility, as well as continuing its commercial success.

Neil Discombe commented: “I am delighted to have been appointed Garador’s new Managing Director. With its long history of manufacturing quality garage

doors, it is a fantastic opportunity and I am excited to take on this new challenge.”

Garador was established in 1948

by Westlands Engineers Limited, as part of a diversification strategy away from military products. A purpose-built manufacturing facility was opened in Yeovil in 1984. Since its inception, Garador has grown into one of the UK’s most renowned garage door manufacturers and continues to go from strength to strength.

Neil will replace Simon Hipgrave who, after a long and successful tenure at Garador, is moving onto pastures new.

Rudridge promotes Paul Duke and Emma Taylor to operational roles Groundwork and materials supplier Rudridge has promoted Emma Taylor and Paul Duke to jointly take on the day to day running of the business.

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mma Taylor, who joined the company as Financial Controller two and a half years ago, will take up the role of Commercial Financial Manager. She will be responsible for overseeing the finance, credit services and admin departments and will be key to Rudridge’s ongoing financial and commercial success.

Paul Duke will move from General Manager of the Farnham branch to become the Sales Director. Paul has worked at Rudridge since the business began, starting off as Branch Manager at Farnham. He will be responsible for focusing on the company’s sales, operations and strategic direction and leading all Branch Managers, Sales and Estimating Teams.

“These are incredibly exciting times for Rudridge.

I am looking forward to what the future holds and continuing to deliver the outstanding customer service that we are renowned for” - Paul Duke

Paul Duke added: “These are incredibly exciting times for Rudridge. I am looking forward to what the future holds and continuing to deliver the outstanding customer service that we are renowned for.”

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Commenting on their respective promotions, Emma Taylor said: “I am delighted to be taking on the role of Commercial Financial Manager. Rudridge is a fantastic place to work thanks to the great relationships that exist between our team, customers and suppliers. I am looking forward to working together with Paul to lead Rudridge into an exciting future.”

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NFB welcomes new national chair Neil Walters Neil Walters became national chair of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) on Thursday 14th June at the NFB’s annual general meeting (AGM) which was followed by a celebratory gala dinner.

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onstruction industry professionals and guests gathered at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for an evening of dinner, entertainment, and networking.

Guests were entertained all evening by Tom Ross, former Birmingham City footballer.

The NFB’s AGM which took place earlier in the afternoon saw the outgoing NFB chair, Clare Watson, director of Preston-based construction company Bernard Watson, hand the ceremonial chains of office over to Neil and mark the beginning of his twelve-month term.

Neil Walters delivered an outstanding speech at the event. He said: “The NFB has made clear to the Government that the required procurement legislation and guidance is in place but what has not happened is widespread adoption nor enforcement of the rules. We have outlined how regional contractors and smaller companies are not served well by the bidding process. We also

feel that consistent poor payment should not be rewarded with further contract awards.

As an industry, the culture around fair payment needs to be that it should happen as a matter of course. We are at a point in time where there is an appetite for change from within the construction industry and from the Government, which is asking for help to make that change happen. During my time in post, we need to figure out how to keep tackling these problems and what that nudge needs to be to get us over the line, because changing some of those deep-rooted issues will help our members as well as the industry as a whole.”

During the gala dinner, Neil presented cheques to two charities close to his heart. The first cheque for £10,000 was presented to Mike Hopkins and Steve Dourass from South and City College Birmingham. The college has helped over 150 students in softer business skills to find opportunities and set up in business.

The second cheque for £10,000 was presented to Georgina Moseley from Help Harry Help Others. Neil got involved in the summer 2016 ‘’DIY SOS’’ and the Birmingham charity helps families devastated by cancer, providing much needed support and after care to patients and their families as they come to terms with life changing conditions. Harry was 11 when he lost his four year battle with a brain tumour. He was more interested in helping those around him than himself and was the inspiration behind the charity. This money will help Georgina provide support often required by families.

The National Federation of Builders would like to thank the sponsors of the AGM and Gala Dinner: Birmingham Association, CITB, Croner, Crosby Associates, CSCS, Gallagher, Gilmore Building Supplies and Think Recruitment

Bristan boosts regional sales team with two key appointments Leading taps and showers brand, Bristan, has announced the appointment of two new regional sales managers, in a move aimed at further enhancing the expertise of its specification team. The decision reflects the company’s reinvigorated focus on specification market growth and follows the recent formation of a multi-specialised team across multiple sectors.

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ouise Smith, who has previously worked for the brand as national account manager for housebuilders, will now be heading up a team of six area specification managers in her new role as regional sales manager for the southern region. Prior to her career at Bristan , Louise worked for a lighting manufacturer, managing housebuilder accounts for specification.

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Bill Johnson has joined the business as regional sales manager, responsible for the northern area, having previously worked as an

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area sales manager for an international group of businesses in the building products sector.

Bill will also manage a team of specification managers with the aim of building relationships with specifiers across target sectors, including housebuilding, leisure, healthcare and education.

Craig Rendall, who recently assumed the role of specification sales director, commented: “Louise and Bill are both experienced sales professionals with excellent knowledge of the specification market. We’ve recently embarked on a re-structuring of our specification teams

with the aim of growing our market share.

Operating as regional sales managers, they will be at the forefront of this new focus and tasked with delivering an even greater level of service to our customers.”

Bristan’s new specification team comprises 16 specification experts nationwide, with a further three working as in-office specification co-ordinators. It offers comprehensive coverage to stakeholders including, facilities managers, contractors, specifiers, architects and housebuilders across the UK.

LONDON BUILD 2018 London’s leading construction and design show, London Build, will return to the Olympia London on October 23rd & 24th.

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ince its launch four years ago, London Build has established itself as the largest construction show for London, covering all sectors within the built environment. After reaching full capacity in the Central and West halls, London Build will be moving to the Olympia’s National Hall for this year’s show.

The extensive exhibition will feature over 300 exhibitors, including Bentley Systems International Limited, Daikin UK, Kingspan, G-SMATT Europe, Powerday, Topcon, British Steel, Blok N Mesh, Aedas, RedSkyIT, Johnson Controls, Ideal Standard, Procore, Trimble and Catnic.

Hundreds of leading suppliers will be showcasing their latest innovation, products and services across 9 specialised zones: Buildings, Infrastructure, BIM & Digital Construction, Fire Safety, Interior and Fit-out, London Design, Product Innovation, Site Machinery & Equipment and Sustainability.

Each zone acts as the focal point for eight ‘Summits’ – with over 200 hours of free CPD conference and workshop sessions discussing the latest developments, challenges and opportunities across the UK’s built environment. This is your one-stop-shop to gain all over your CPD points over two days.

London Build is extremely active in the promotion of inclusivity, diversity and equality in the industry.

The annual Women in Construction Morning Networking session, now in its third year will take place on October 24th, attracting thousands of empowering women working in construction. This is the largest gathering of women in construction in the UK. This is not your average construction show, there will be loads of entertainment, competitions, networking parties, including the construction industry’s very own Oktoberfest and Festival of Construction Hour. The involvement of 100+ high profile partners such as Constructing Excellence Club, Construction Meet the Buyer, BIM Open Mic and Passivhaus, enables London Build to continue delivering on the exciting content and high-level networking for all in attendance.

“It’s the first time we’ve exhibited at London Build and it was great to talk to so many people across the industry. We found the show very effective to raise awareness of the British Steel brand and let the construction sector know that we don’t just manufacture steel – we also sell a range of construction products through our distribution channels” - Lisa Coulson, Marketing Manager, British Steel

The Built Environment Networking Hub will host free-to-attend exclusive networking events across two whole days. Build your connections, gain inspiration from industry thought-leaders and win business at the show which offers it all.

A few words from the shows exhibitors and attendees: “It’s the first time we’ve exhibited at London Build and it was great to talk to so many people across the industry. We found the show very effective to raise awareness of the British Steel brand and let the construction sector know that we don’t just manufacture steel – we also sell a range of construction products through our distribution channels” - Lisa Coulson, Marketing Manager, British Steel “Besides the exhibition and speaking opportunity we had at London Build, we really appreciated the business appointments program proposed by the London Build organization team. The team swiftly understood our targets and needs, which led to very high quality meetings and real business opportunities” - Aurelien Blaha, Marketing Director, FINALCAD

Join 20,000+ industry professionals at London’s leading construction show and register today for your free ticket: www.londonbuildexpo.com/rrn-ticket

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Speakers include senior representatives from Greater London Authority, Crossrail, Homes

England, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Tideway, Mace, Laing O’Rourke, Costain, HS2, Skanska, Land Securities, Balfour Beatty, Transport for London, Clancy Docwra, TateHindle, L&Q, Space group, Sir Robert McAlpine, David Miller Architects, Sweco UK, HKR Architects, Zaha Hadid Architects, Royal Docks Team, Paradigm Housing Group, Mott MacDonald, Arup, AECOM, Kier Group, Mace Group, Scott Brownrigg, Bouygues, Canary Wharf Group, Vinci, Interserve, Wates, Skanska, BPD and many more.

“Besides the exhibition and speaking opportunity we had at London Build, we really appreciated the business appointments program proposed by the London Build organization team. The team swiftly understood our targets and needs, which led to very high quality meetings and real business opportunities” - Aurelien Blaha, Marketing Director, FINALCAD

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Expedient Water Chiller remediation for essential services It is Murphy’s Law that when a vital piece of equipment breaks down it shall choose its moment to do so often at the most inconvenient time. However, as often as not such an event is foreseeable had appropriate steps been taken earlier.

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his situation is typical for older plant equipment, such as water chillers. These machines invariably operate out of sight and mostly out of mind, and indeed the more reliable they are the more they will tend to be neglected - until of course they fail. The bean counters are generally less interested in expenditure upon equipment perceived as ‘Operational’, an “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” attitude.

With older plant and for chillers this means, for equipment that was well built and appointed in the first place, around 20 years is a reasonable service life expectation, with only periodic inspections required and an occasional minor repair, although most new equipment on the market today will likely never achieve even close to 20 years service. But when it reaches its life point then a replacement will likely be required, and here the wait begins.

With older plant and for chillers this means, for equipment that was well built and appointed in the first place, around 20 years is a reasonable service life expectation, with only periodic inspections required and an occasional minor repair, although most new equipment on the market today will likely never achieve even close to 20 years service.

INSET Chiller at Wolverstone House, London W1

weeks, prior to an order being issued, but often not much can be done to reduce the action stage further.

10 weeks manufacturing delivery is 10 weeks delivery, and at peak demand time (late Spring / early Summer) can easily stretch to 12 weeks or even longer.

So at best that is an 22 week wait for service restoration, assuming no secondary delays are encountered.

A Refurbishment option using ReChill® can curtail much of the above process to as little as 4 or 5 weeks, here is the timeline of some recent projects …

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Specification

2 - 6 weeks

~ 14 weeks

Tender / Quotation

4 weeks

Selection / funding

4 weeks

Order

2 weeks

Action

Delivery

10 weeks

~ 16 weeks

Installation

4 weeks

Set to work

2 weeks

We have observed that even in situations of dire breakdown the preliminary stage will still take ~ 4

Request for action

mid May

< 1 week

Quote issued

mid May

Order placed

week 1 June

Preparatory works commence

week 1 June

Principal assemblies delivered

week 2 June

Action

Request for action

late March

Installation completed

week 3 June

Preliminaries

Quote issued

end of March

Set to work achieved

week 3 June

2 weeks

Order placed

week 2 April

Action

Preparatory works commence

week 3 April

Principal assemblies delivered

week 4 April

Budget price for New Chiller installed & running

£45k

< 4 weeks

Installation completed

week 1 May

Actual price for restoration

£21k

Set to work achieved

week 1 May

New option ESEER Basis

~ 4.5

ReChill ESEER Basis

5.8

New option

10 years

ReChill

10 years

Pricing

Efficiency

Longevity

This project achieved set to work within 3 weeks of the order date.

Pricing

This project achieved set to work, e.g. cooling service restored within a 4 weeks from the date the order was issued.

Conception to completion here > 6 months In most cases the preliminary stage will take considerably longer

Preliminaries

Woolverstone House Hitachi packaged chiller 150 kW from 1991

Here is the timeline for a typical Chiller replacement project, often after a period of much bother, expense and inconvenience of critical plant failure…

Preliminaries

Royal Danish Embassy Daikin water cooled chiller 200 kW from 1993

Budget price for New Chiller installed & running

£38k

Actual price for restoration

£23k

New option ESEER Basis

~ 4.0

ReChill ESEER Basis

5.1

New option

10 years

ReChill

10 years

Efficiency

Longevity

In both cases the chillers were restored to reliable service and these were both 20 year + chillers. Prior to considering the restoration option provided

by ReChill®, the only consideration was for new equipment, the compressors in particular were completely obsolete and the ancillary systems, e.g. controls were in a dire state. For both projects new Inverter Compressors, Lower GWP refrigerant and Controls replacement were key to the achieved success.

Secondary benefits - Energy and HFC phase down compliance

Other significant benefits were achieved. The original efficiency was an ESEER rating estimated ~ 2 or less, using R22 or a drop in replacement refrigerant. We left these operating upon R134a with Inverter Screw compressors with an ESEER rating of ~5 or better. That is >50% lower energy requirement. The new chillers that were considered offered an ESEER ~ 4. Improving the ESEER from 4 to 5 represents a life time operational energy saving of 25%. Within ~3 years the entire projects will have been paid for from the energy savings achieved.

Other significant benefits were achieved.

The original efficiency was an ESEER rating estimated ~ 2 or less, using R22 or a drop in replacement refrigerant. We left these operating upon R134a with Inverter Screw compressors with an ESEER rating of ~5 or better. That is >50% lower energy requirement. The new chillers that were considered offered an ESEER ~ 4. Improving the ESEER from 4 to 5 represents a life time operational energy saving of 25%. Within ~3 years the entire projects will have been paid for from the energy savings achieved.

Selection of R134a also provides an opportunity to retrofit later to a low GWP non-flammable refrigerant as HFC phase down proceeds. In both cases the new chillers that were being considered were R410A units for which no serviceable low flammability low GWP replacement has yet been developed. Notably R410A is now suffering severe service shortages (Summer 2018) - Specifiers take note !

The works undertaken have been provided with a 2 year warranty, with service life expectation following the restoration of ~ 10 years further reliable service from these chillers, subject to ongoing PPM inspections.

Both also benefit from remote service support via the unique RODEMÂŽ system.

RODEMÂŽ allows us to access, inspect, adjust and reset Chillers remotely using the 3G / 4G mobile phone networks. Clients benefitting from RODEMÂŽ have their chillers routinely inspected for faults and running settings every month, allowing seasonal efficiency adjustments, and early notification of any faults or issues.

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Heating, Ventilation & Insulation CEO of BESA to judge Panasonic PRO Awards Panasonic has announced that David Frise, CEO of Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), will be the UK judge for the Panasonic PRO Awards 2018, which celebrates excellence in the design, specification, installation and commissioning of Panasonic heating and cooling systems.

David Frise is CEO of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), the UK’s leading trade organisation representing firms active in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, control and management of engineering systems and services in buildings. Previously, David was CEO of FIS, the trade body for the fit-out sector. He started his career as a nuclear submariner and on leaving the Royal Navy became a M&E contractor.

David Frise brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the international judging panel, which is made up of leading independent representatives from the heating and cooling industry across Europe. Utilising their expertise, judges will decide which projects demonstrate the most flair and innovation whist showcasing sustainable design, efficiency, cost effectiveness and aesthetics.

The deadline for the Panasonic PRO Awards is 2 November 2018. Judging will then take place before the category winners are announced during winter 2018/19.

Award entries are invited in the following categories: • • • •

Best Residential Project Best Commercial Project Best Retail Project Best Hospitality Project

For further information, FAQ, full details of all the entry criteria and to register, go to https://www.aircon.panasonic.eu/_____/pro-awards-2018/

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RINNAI HOT WATER DELIVERY – PAY AS YOU GO HEATING

Jennifer Williams looks at how continuous flow hot water delivery systems are fast overtaking the old technology of heating and storing water ready use.

Reports from the market on hot water heating system delivery in the commercial sector are showing a transition away from older technologies, which commonly use large volumes of cylinder stored and reheated hot water, are reaching a ‘tipping point’ with continuous flow units vastly out-perform them in terms of capital costing, economy of fuel, plant room space and lifetime efficiency.

Each family is said to use 80 litres of hot water daily and the older technologies employed by traditional means of stored hot water heating systems are increasingly unable to economically and sustainably meet these market demands.

Stored types of systems feature an insulated cylinder or container that keeps large quantities of water heated by either a boiler or immersion heater, and reheated when temperatures drop below a useable temperature. Thus, when there is demand, stored water is released and used, and then the cylinder refilled and reheated to remain at optimum temperatures (above 60°C) until next use.

The market today requires and expects instant access to hot water, and in most domestic and light commercial applications there is no need for an inefficient system that can have a significant lag in recovery time to fully reheated water reserves.

The major claimed benefits of storage systems lie in large commercial applications, such as a gyms or hotels, which need very large volumes of water at peak times – however, this can be easily accommodated by using a cascade system of continuous flow units.

According to an AECOM independent study (AECOM is the largest building services consultancy in the world) the life cycle costings of continuous flow systems in comparison to equivalent storage systems, on average a ‘continuous flow water heating system can be up to 7% more economical’. At 89% efficiency on average, a storage system will encounter heat loss and wasted energy - reheating at times when there is no demand, for example. A continuous flow unit will maintain an efficiency level of 96%, increasing the returns on investment; or in other words, major savings on ongoing costs.

Continuous flow hot water delivery is disrupting the old ways with new ways of doing it better, faster and more economically.

The continuous flow units and systems offer heating efficiency, reliability, space saving, Legionella prevention and environmentally conscious Low NoX outputs - plus a Limescale Check system which ensures optimum performance throughout the life of the unit by constant monitoring and alerts for any buildup of lime-scale residue. Limescale can build exponentially if left and ignored, where a 1.6mm depth of limescale on a heat exchanger means a drop in efficiency of at least 12% - and a cut in the efficiency of any system means higher running costs.

‘The payback investment over the 10 years-plus life of a single Rinnai unit can be measured and shown to out-perform cheaper and much less efficient water heaters in a matter of months’, adds Chris Goggin, Operations Director.

For more details on RINNAI products visit

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High Specification Cat-B Fit-out for 8 Waterloo Place AET Flexible Space have just completed a Cat-B fit-out of underfloor air conditioning equipment on the second floor of 8 Waterloo Place for the new incoming tenant, a leading wealth management company.

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he stunning Edwardian building with a grade II listed Portland Stone façade was fully refurbished in 2008, creating 3,000 sq. m of prime office space in the St James’ area of London, with the second floor becoming the first space to be occupied.

The system at 8 Waterloo Place is a CAM-C Direct Expansion system with underfloor supply air and underfloor return air, specified by consultant Watkins Payne Partnership after both the client and architect requested no ceiling based services in order to allow the decorative plasterwork and featured cornices to be exposed. The AET Flexible Space CAM-C direct expansion system fits this brief perfectly. The Cat-A works were completed in August 2017 and the building was subsequently shortlisted for the 2017 BREEAM Awards, Refurbishment category.

The CAM-C downflow unit supplies conditioned air into the plenum beneath the raised access floor, which serves as the ventilation zone. This zone is divided into supply and return air paths using airtight relocatable baffle and then the CAM receives spent air back at floor level for re-conditioning, allowing the total elimination of services located in the ceiling. Conditioned air is fed into the space using modular, plug and play TU4 Fantile units with the upgraded EC fan option for additional energy efficiency.

Working with Sale Service and Maintenance on behalf of the fit-out project lead, Overbury, AET supplied additional fan terminals, return air grilles and underfloor air segregation baffle to accommodate the additional cooling requirements and cater to the new workspace layouts.

Working with Sale Service and Maintenance on behalf of the fit-out project lead, Overbury, AET supplied additional fan terminals, return air grilles and underfloor air segregation baffle to accommodate the additional cooling requirements and cater to the new workspace layouts.

The client also opted to install sound attenuator boxes beneath the grilles to minimise noise transfer between the open plan

8 Waterloo Place in the St James’ area of London

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workspace, meeting rooms and Director’s offices. User control of the underfloor air conditioning system is enhanced by the addition of fourteen wall mounted Flextouch controllers, permitting remote temperature and fan speed adjustment of the Fantiles without having to physically access the integrated controller within the unit.

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The effect of LPG on affordable housing in the UK In the UK, affordable housing and making sure that there are enough homes for the population is a pressing issue. Positive initiatives and efficient processes are needed to help the sector deliver the number of homes that Brits can pay for — which is where LPG energy is proving an attractive asset.

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ut can LPG truly help the government and developers deliver more affordable housing? This article explores the issue and potential solution....

Is the affordable housing sector performing poorly in the UK? Statistics imply that there are several problems in affordable housing. A government initiative to build 200,000 discounted homes to first-time buyers had not produced a single home by the end of 2017, according to a report by the Independent. Similarly, approximately 12% of chartered surveyors doubt that the government will be able to achieve its 300,000-new-homesa-year target in 2018, with even Parliamentary Affairs Manager of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Lewis Johnston, stating that it was “clear more radical action is needed.”

It also seems that the government is clamping down on local councils, too. In a bid to boost availability, the government has claimed that councils which don’t build enough new homes will lose the right to determine the location of subsequent new houses. This ruling is part of a planning policy framework which details regulations regarding the number of homes that each council must construct — which considers localised aspects of an area including local house costs and average wages.

Essentially, if a location has a particularly high level of unaffordability, that council will need to build a greater number of new, affordable homes.

Could building away from built-up areas on rural locations prove positive? Perhaps. Former Housing Secretary and current Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, revealed plans in March to create several new garden towns between Oxford and Cambridge. According to the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), garden villages are ideally constructed away from established settlements and created on a basis of industry and jobs, with an aim to create diverse, welldesigned and affordable homes.

Javid said of the plans: “Along that corridor, there’s an opportunity to build at least four or five garden towns and villages with thousands of homes.”

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Millions of homes and buildings aren’t hooked up to the mains gas grid in the UK. According to the Non Gas Map, which was created in collaboration with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy; the reliance on the mains grid varies significantly across the UK. Certain locations — such as northern Scotland and central Wales — appear to show less

dependence on being connected to the main network, while others, including north-east England and the Home Counties, have a greater percentage of homes that rely on energy provided by mains gas.

A worry is that powering new garden towns in rural locations may be troublesome, both during and after construction. However, the data above shows that there is opportunity to construct homes in areas that aren’t connected to the mains network, granted that an equallyefficient alternative is implemented in its place.

But how will this encourage affordable housing growth?

Currently, a small number of major commercial developers create the majority of the UK’s housing. By using LPG as an easy alternative to main network connection, we can widen the number of locations that a housing project can take place. Consequently, more small- and midsize companies should have a greater chance of securing development projects and we may see a growth in affordable housing as a result.

LPG is taken to where it needs to be used in a variety of containers, from huge tanks to small gas bottles. The energy source is easy to transport and simple to store away. Keeping production costs as low as possible is essential to all businesses — no firm wants to go over budget. However, the ease of supplying and stockpiling LPG may help developers keep a track of energy costs and ensure that mains grid issues, such as power cuts, won’t affect productivity — another potentially costly sideeffect.

Lowering harmful emissions into the Earth’s atmosphere is something that all industries are taking into consideration in 2018 and beyond.

In an industry like construction, the demand to bring harmful emissions down will only grow as the government strives to achieve its target of lowering carbon emissions by at least 80% of 1990 levels by 2050 — and not doing so may cost companies in the form of taxes and penalties. Fortunately, LPG is a relatively clean form of energy, releasing just 81% of the carbon dioxide that oil does and 70% of the carbon dioxide that coals emits. With tax relief offered to energy-efficient businesses, it’s helpful to be as eco-friendly as possible. If developers of affordable housing choose to utilise LPG, this could also work towards greater numbers of affordable housing projects.

LPG is clearly worth considering when it comes to using assets to support and help the affordable housing sector. With demand increasing and only a few practical initiatives to ease the strain, such as garden villages, it seems as if they sector needs all the help it can get.

Could building away from builtup areas on rural locations prove positive? Perhaps. Former Housing Secretary and current Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, revealed plans in March to create several new garden towns between Oxford and Cambridge. According to the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA), garden villages are ideally constructed away from established settlements and created on a basis of industry and jobs, with an aim to create diverse, well-designed and affordable homes.

Javid said of the plans: “Along that corridor, there’s an opportunity to build at least four or five garden towns and villages with thousands of homes.”

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NOW AVAILABLE FROM RINNAI - THE HD55I RINNAI HOT WATER – INSTANT, CONTINUOUS, LIMITLESS AND SENSIBLY ECONOMIC FOR EVERY TYPE OF COMMERCIAL SITE

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ow available from Rinnai is the HD55i, a heavy duty high efficiency gas fired continuous flow water heating unit with optimal fuel consumption, and in like-for-like comparisons with more traditional methods, is more cost effective over a lifetime. Rinnai is an acknowledged global leader in the manufacture of tankless hot water heating units with group sales approaching £2 Billion.

The Rinnai HD55i Internal water heater is a wall hung, gas fired, continuous flow water heater capable of producing hot water at 820 litres per hour at a 50°C rise. The HD55i has a 125mm concentric flue which can be extended up to 15m, less 1m per 45° bend. As with the whole of the Rinnai range the HD55i is ErP A-rated and is super low- NoX ready for the next phase of eco-design.

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The unit is compact, reliable and combines industry standards with innovation and quality.

The HD55i operates between 1-10 bar pressure, which is suitable for mains cold water supply and systems with booster pumps and reaches water temperatures of up to 85°C, making the HD55i suitable for secondary return systems.

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Rinnai Heavy Duty continuous flow gas fired water heaters feature outputs up to 58kW and water can be delivered at very precise, high volume temperature control. The smart digital controller regulates to within +/- 1ºC without any variation of temperature even with additional outlets. All models have full electronic ignition with no pilot light and operate on demand only, consuming no gas when not in use.

The Rinnai HD55i is a fully modulating 52.6kW unit that can also be installed in a manifold arrangement. This ensures that the system can and will meet any hot water demand at all peak times, no matter what the demand.

Typical applications include major restaurant chains, industry offices, hotels, sports centres, schools, sports clubs, shower blocks in holiday parks – anywhere with a need for extremely reliable supplies of hot water delivered economically and at energy efficiency levels surpassing all building regulations and European standards.

The Rinnai HD55i Internal water heater is a wall hung, gas fired, continuous flow water heater capable of producing hot water at 820 litres per hour at a 50°C rise. The HD55i has a 125mm concentric flue which can be extended up to 15m, less 1m per 45° bend. As with the whole of the Rinnai range the HD55i is ErP A-rated and is super low- NoX ready for the next phase of eco-design.

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Thanks to an energy management system (EMS) from Vickers,DS Smith - one of the world’s leading providers of corrugated packaging and a specialist in plastic packaging - has enjoyed impressive cost savings in excess of 60%, and reduced its carbon footprint by 27 tonnes over a three year period.

Installed in 2015 at the DS Smith site in Sheerness, Kent, Vickers’ EMS was primarily specified to control the company’s consumption of gas in their warehousing facility. The investment was also projected to reduce carbon emissions and make cost savings of 30%. However, after just three years, the company has more than doubled its projected savings by reducing gas expenditure by a remarkable £5,665.

Commenting on this achievement, Dave Almond at D S Smith said: “Thanks to our investment in a Vickers’ EMS, we have not only reduced our CO2 emissions, we have saved a significant amount of money by reducing our energy consumption, and this has more than covered the cost of our original investment. Moving forwards, it’s reassuring to know that we will continue to reap the rewards of an accurate heating control system that delivers maximum energy efficiency, whilst enjoying full after sales support from Vickers,” added Dave.

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Vickers’Energy Management Systems enable commercial and industrial premises to gain control of their heating and reduce energy bills and CO2 emissions at the same time. Featuring highly accurate digital air sensors located in each zone to optimise the performance of a heating system, the EMS can eliminate any wasted energy with precision accuracy.Thanks to an advanced self-learning programme, the system can also calculate the necessary burn time for each heater to achieve its target temperature, and can detect how long a heater will take to cool down and switch off accordingly. The EMS is also compatible with lighting systems.

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Vickers’ advanced EMS can be monitored from any location thanks to cloudbased technology. In addition to viewing performance and energy usage, changes can be made from any internet enabled device thereby providing the ultimate in control. Monthly reports can also be generated to show the benefits gained from installing this system. The system comes with a complimentary 12-month warranty and service agreement that includes an onsite annual health check, engineer call outs, and software updates, and this can be extended at any time.

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UK interior refurbishment & fit-out sector increased by 6% in 2017 The interior fit-out and refurbishment market -as defined in AMA Research’s latest report on the sector - has increased by 34% since 2013, in value terms, and rose by 6% within the last year alone.

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owever, annual growth levels are starting to slow, and more constrained growth is forecast, for reasons including the uncertain state of the UK economy, a deferral of major investment decisions, cuts to public sector budgets and a continued scaling back of large construction programmes.

Fit out and interior refurbishment output has increased steadily in recent years, especially within sectors such as commercial offices, education and leisure & entertainment. For a variety of reasons, many private sector clients have chosen to commission interior refurbishment works rather than costlier and potentially more disruptive new build projects.

Ongoing shortages of Grade A office space in many parts of the UK have also contributed towards much of the recent market growth.

In the public sector, reductions in capital spending programmes and the trend towards smaller but more suitable estate portfolios has led to increased interest in refurbishment in industries such as education and healthcare.

Organisations such as NHS trusts and universities have tended to reassess and refresh

their existing assets, rather than taking on more expensive new build projects.

“In many end use sectors, demand for refurbishment services is also being led by changes in the way industries operate, such as a much greater emphasis upon technology-based learning in schools and universities, as well as rising expectations amongst students, which have led to significant improvements in many higher education institution facilities” said Fiona Watts of AMA Research. “Annual levels of growth of around 2-3% are forecast for the next few years.”

Commercial offices constitute the largest market for interior refurbishment and fit-out services, accounting for 27% of value in 2017.

The shortage of Grade A office space has contributed to growth in retrofit refurbishment and remodelling of existing space, whilst considerations such as changing patterns of working and energy or sustainability concerns are also affecting ways in which offices are being designed.

Opportunities in the retail sector are expected to decline over the coming years. Store

conversions and interior refurbishments remain important to many of the UK’s leading retailers, however many are now rationalising their estates in the face of greater competition from online shopping channels.

Others with a high-street presence such as pubs, restaurants and betting shops also face similar challenges, although overall the leisure and entertainment sector is forecast to grow, driven by clients such as budget hotel and gym/fitness club operators.

Education represents the second largest sector for interior refurbishment in the UK. In the higher education sector, there are significant opportunities for fit-out and refurbishment work going forward, and investment in areas such as student accommodation and learning and recreational facilities continues to grow, as establishments bid to stand out from their rivals to attract students. At the same time, the healthcare sector share is expected to remain unchanged for the next few years, although looking further ahead, the predicted expansion of the care homes sector may assume increasing significance within the healthcare market.

THE APPRENTICE WINNER, JAMES WHITE, LAUNCHES NEW PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

Six months after securing a £250,000 investment from business mogul Lord Sugar, The Apprentice winner, James White, has expanded Right Time Recruitment with a new Property & Construction division.

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he IT recruitment firm, which offers expertise in specialist recruitment, has now developed a Property & Construction division to cover permanent recruitment solutions, including contract and contract-to-permanent recruitment solutions.

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The new division showcases the firm’s keen focus within Quantity Surveying, growing into Project Management and Site Management. The aim of this new avenue gives Right Time Recruitment the ability to cover a national portfolio of clients that range from small consultancies to large multi-disciplinaries.

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James White, Director of Right Time Recruitment, commented: “I’m proud to announce that we are now expanding into the construction market. This new division gives us the potential to increase the services we currently provide to a larger audience, which is a very exciting prospect for us.”

On the recent expansion, Lord Sugar commented: “It has been an impressive six months for Right Time Recruitment, and this new growth proves the high demand for recruitment within this sector.

I’ve watched James work hard throughout the year and, with further plans to broaden the company’s offering in the next six to twelve months into additional specialist areas, the future of the business looks very promising.”

White has also hired Property & Construction recruitment specialist, Lakhvir Kumar, who brings a wealth of knowledge in the sector and will allow Right Time Recruitment to offer a comprehensive service for Property & Construction specialists and clients.

Launched in 2016, Right Time Recruitment was created with the mind-set of finding “Careers That Work” for the UK’s IT and Infrastructure professionals.

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Latest News Chichester College’s carpentry course benefits from donation of materials The Chichester and Bognor Regis branches of Covers have donated materials and kitchen units to help students studying carpentry and joinery as part of the company’s new sponsorship agreement with Chichester College.

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he timber and builders’ merchant, which has depots in Quarry Lane, Chichester and Station Yard, Bognor Regis, is a long-term supporter of the college having been involved for many years, including sponsoring three awards at the college’s Construction Prize Giving in June 2017. The new sponsorship agreement will continue the work Covers does to encourage and inspire students hoping to undertake a career in the timber and construction trades.

Henry Green, Managing Director at Covers, said: “At Covers we are extremely proud of our highly skilled team. It is only through courses like those offered by Chichester College that we can continue to welcome new professionals into the trade.

We are really keen to support and encourage the next generation so that they can develop their skills and be part of such a rewarding industry. We wish the students the very best of luck with their studies.”

Warren Guildford, who is Study Programme Leader for Level 2 Carpentry at Chichester College, added: “I would like to thank Covers for its continued support in assisting our students in their

studies. Donations like this really make a difference to the overall educational experience, providing the students with the opportunity to undertake practical tasks and develop their skill sets.”

Refurbishments & House Extensions to Cost More After Brexit Homeowners have been warned that the cost of extending their houses could rocket due to Brexit as lack of skilled foreign workers causes insurers to increase the price of premiums.

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xperts from ConstructionInsure.co.uk claim high stamp duty rates and house prices have made home improvements more popular than ever as record numbers of Britons choose to extend their current homes rather than move to a new house.

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But with more than 120,000 EU migrants working in the UK construction sector, many in skills positions, experts have been warned that the building industry is bracing itself for a possible shockwave if European workers choose to leave the country post Brexit.

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builders scramble to plug skills gaps, meaning the price of building a home extension could increase significantly.

Mr Herbert said: “The UK construction industry relies heavily on EU migrants, particularly in London and the South East region.

“There are more than a quarter of a million migrants employed in UK construction and just under half of these, around 120,000, are from EU countries.

And now a leading insurance expert has added to the industry’s woes by warning that building firms could be forced to pay significantly higher premiums after Brexit takes place.

“Many of the EU workers are employed in highly skilled roles and many in the industry are bracing themselves for the possibility of a huge skills gap if these professionals decide, or are compelled, to quit Britain following Brexit.

Mark Herbert of ConstructionInsure.co.uk says the loss of thousands of skilled workers from the industry will increase risks for construction firms, leading to an inevitable increase in insurance costs.

“What many in the industry fail to realise though is that such an event would also have huge ramifications for their insurance costs as providers’ factor in the increased risks such a skills gap would present.

These costs are likely to be passed onto consumers along with other costs hikes as

“This is likely to lead to a significant increase in the premiums construction companies must

pay to protect their work. It’s a cost which many may have failed to factor into their Brexit planning yet it could increase burden considerably.

“These increased costs will ultimately have to be met by consumers although some firms may find it difficult to covers the costs of both increased insurance policies and recruit and train new workers at the same time.

“In some cases it could even lead to construction sector firms going out of business if they struggle to meet the increased costs.”

Research by the Construction Industry Training Board, IFF Research and the Institute of Employment Research at Warwick University found one third of companies in the construction industry currently employ foreign workers.

The researchers said there were 122,094 construction workers working in Britain but born in other EU states, in 2015. These represented 45% of UK construction’s total 270,653 migrant workers.

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Celebrating the rustic texture of natural stone, the Tiffany collection from Gemini Tiles reveals a range of porcelain wall tiles designed to make a statement. Taking inspiration from the tonal colour variations and organic aesthetic of iconic stone surfaces, Tiffany achieves a beautifully realistic alternative to real stone, with style updates that consider the latest trends and practical features to suit the busiest of modern lifestyles. Reminiscent of exposed brickwork and industrial design, each of the three colour options within the Tiffany collection create a highly textured wall surface, with subtle variations in the colour and a rustic unpolished finish.

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rom the bright chalky tones of the White tile to the muted mid-tones within Grey and dramatic depth of the Dark design, a neutral colour scheme is established across the collection to allow focus on the rich textures of the threedimensional surface.

The subtle shades of the White colourway create the perfect backdrop for a modern Scandinavian setting, whilst both the Grey and Dark options promise to introduce a stunning architectural aspect to the home with the added warmth of a darker colour scheme.

Whether celebrated as a feature wall to frame the fireplace or to provide a rustic statement splashback in the kitchen, the Tiffany collection promises the character and texture of natural stone with the practical ease of tiling.

Handpicked from the world’s best manufacturers and distributed through market leader CTD Tiles, part of the world’s largest tile buying group, Gemini Tiles can be found at an impressive 105 showrooms across the country and 2000 independent retailers, guaranteeing effortless access for anyone hoping to browse its extensive collection.

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Lighting Efficiency is Key at Ability International A recent lighting upgrade using LEDVANCE Damp Proof LED fitting increases illuminance in the manufacturing facility by 20% and delivers 68% energy cost savings.

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eterborough-based Ability International has selected LEDVANCE Damp Proof LED luminaires to retrofit its entire warehouse, in a project to improve the working environment and reduce energy and maintenance costs. The UK company specialises in providing working-at-height solutions, custom-built to client’s specifications and requirements. With more than 23 years’ experience of manufacturing aluminium scaffold towers and access equipment, Ability International offer many of its solutions custom-built to client’s specifications and requirements.

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The company had been based at the site for just over a year when it became apparent that the lighting in the manufacturing facility needed to be updated.

The existing lighting installation included 51 six-foot fluorescent linear luminaires with two tubes per fitting. It was using 8.7 kW per hour and costing the

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business £273 a month. Staff had also voiced their concerns about the lack of light over the work benches and machines.

Retrofitting the entire warehouse area with LED fittings enabled the company to improve the working environment whilst reducing energy and maintenance costs.

Project contractor Lighting Electricians Limited chose LEDVANCE Damp Proof LED luminaires 55W to complete the installation. These luminaires provide uniform light with a wide beam angle of 105° and a high luminous efficacy of up to 115lm/W. IP65 protection makes it ideal for industrial and storage facilities.

The LEDVANCE 55W Damp Proof LED luminaire range is designed to offer easy installation, with stainless

steel clamps and safety screws provided alongside mounting accessories (suspension kit, theft protection kit). Reliable luminaire quality with a lifetime of up to 50000 hours, is backed by a five-year guarantee.

Ease of installation and assembly was particularly useful to the team at Lighting Electricians. As part of their commitment to reduce the impact on their client’s operations during a project, the company preassembles and completes as much of the installation as possible in their workshop facility off-site. The LEDVANCE products ensured that their time on-site was as efficient as possible. After completing the installation, the contractor recorded that illuminance has improved by 20%. The new luminaires reduced energy demand of the installation by 5kw per hour, saving the client 68% on their energy costs.

Ease of installation was a decisive factor according to contractors Lighting Electricians: “The LEDVANCE luminaires offered an excellent luminous efficacy, at a very reasonable price and with a good guarantee. They look and feel like quality fittings. For us, the deciding factor will always be ease of install. The LEDVANCE fitting connected simply using push-fit connectors with all additional parts included. It was an easy choice after that.”

Delighted client Ability International said: “The end result was a great surprise to us all. The brightness and clarity of light is stunning, with a high visual comfort. It is a lovely clear white light with a great spread, leaving no dark areas a very important feature in an engineering environment. As for the power consumption, the measured energy reduction looks very promising. The figures from the monitor indicate that we should reduce our lighting bill significantly!”

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SCHOOL TO SAVE £320,000 –

BY CHANGING ITS LIGHTBULBS A HIGH school is due to save more than £320,000 over the next 15 years just by changing its lightbulbs, thanks to renewable energy company Greenio.

Trinity Catholic School has had a full LED lighting system installed both internally and externally at its site in Nottingham. The 1,350 LED project, which has just completed its second phase, will begin to offer savings of more than 150,000kg of carbon dioxide per year – the equivalent of over 200 trees.

Changing the external lights at the school also improves health and safety and will save the education facility an estimated extra £3,000 per year. The school plans to invest the money it will be saving into books, laptops and staff development.

Assistant headteacher Steve Manderson said: “As a project it sounded daunting to change 1,350 lights in the school but it was a surprisingly smooth process.

“Since the first installation of the LED lights six months ago, we’ve already seen the energy bills come down.

The lighting has much improved work spaces and we expect to save hours of time changing light bulbs.

It’s given the schools a more clean and modern look, with departments already acknowledging a vast improvement in the quality of the light. It’s a win-win situation.”

Anna Wooster, managing director of Greenio, said: “Having worked with many schools across the country it was a blessing to work closely with Steve Manderson

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“There are no upfront costs for the school and it will always be in a positive position. The school now has more money to spend on learning and providing a better education for pupils. Some schools have bought new equipment such as laptops and books, whereas others have invested in their staff development and even hired extra members of staff.”

Greenio, which was set up in 2013 and is based in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, has been involved in dozens of educational projects.

The company is now starting to work with local councils across the UK to reach out to schools and offer them cost-saving heating and electrical solutions.

Anna added: “You’d think having to change thousands of lightbulbs would cause some disruption but no learning is interrupted.

Some schools prefer it to take place during the holidays, however we’re happy to work around the school – working late out-of-hours shifts to ensure the smoothest transition.”

To learn more about this project, or to find out how you can improve your carbon footprint and save money, contact Greenio on 0800 810 0565.

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The installation was cost neutral, with the school paying the difference in savings for the duration of a four-year payback period in order to cover the capital cost of the equipment. A Carbon Trust grant has reclaimed £5,000 of the investment back for the school – which can be used on anything the education facilities likes.

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Overheating problems in buildings exposed during heatwave The recent prolonged spell of hot weather will have highlighted to many of us the susceptibility of our buildings to overheating.

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he issue of overheating in buildings is a serious health risk, figures published on mortality rates during heatwaves make grim reading but still our construction methods and building regulations fail to deliver buildings resilient to overheating.

What is a heatwave?

The World Meteorological Organisation definition of a heatwave is “when the daily maximum temperature of more than five consecutive days exceeds the average maximum temperature by 5C, the normal period being 1961-1990”.

When was the hottest heatwave in UK history?

The scorching summer of 1976 was the hottest summer since records began. It led to a severe drought owing to the exceptionally dry conditions, although it is thought that 1995 was drier. In the summer of 1976, Heathrow had 16 consecutive days over 30C from June 23 to July 8, and for 15 consecutive days from June 23 to July 7 temperatures reached 32.2C somewhere in England. But the single hottest temperature of 38.5C was set on August 10, 2003 the heatwave of 2003 led to the government creating a Heatwave Plan for England in response to the increase of deaths directly attributed to the heatwave.

The current 2018 summer heatwave has seen the hottest day of the year so far at 33.3C recorded in the village of Santon Downham in Suffolk Outdoor Temperature Thresholds – the effects on health Statistical analysis shows that maximum daytime outdoor temperatures are a predictor of heat-related mortality.

In London, mortality starts to rise when the maximum daily external air temperature goes above 24.7ºC, and has been estimated to rise by approximately 3% for every further 1ºC increase in external temperature. In other regions, the thresholds at which mortality starts to rise are lower. For example, the threshold for the North East of England is 20.9ºC. Design options to prevent overheating

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Anyone familiar with spending a hot summer’s day in a caravan and then another in a stone house with closed shutters will appreciate the meaning of ‘Decrement delay’. The inside of the caravan closely maps the rise and fall in external temperature to provide the familiar stifling effect on the occupants. In contrast the internal air temperature of the stone house stays well below the midday heat, barely varies throughout the day and so provides relative comfort to those sheltering from the sun.

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In the caravan, as soon as the outside cladding starts to heat up, output is detected within minutes on the inside face as most of the heat quickly transfers through the aluminium / lightweight insulation composite; whereas as the face of the stone wall heats up, the heat is absorbed by the stone and progresses slowly from the outside inwards. Hours later, some of that heat has arrived on the inside face of the wall whilst the remainder is released back into the cooler evening air.

The interesting, and often baffling, aspect of this phenomena is that the two materials can have very similar u-values - so that in steady-state conditions where heat applied at a constant rate over a period of time to the external face of both materials, there is an equally constant flow of (diminished) heat from the

inside surfaces. Crucially though, for the purposes of thermal design, one material will start delivering heat to the inside before the other.

Is decrement delay the answer to overheating?

What is ‘Decrement delay’ and what can it do for us? In discussing its use we’re looking to take advantage of the fact that some materials are slower at transferring heat than others. In buildings, the benefits of decrement delay are only realised where the outside temperature fluctuates significantly higher and lower than the inside temperature. So, ideally, if the maximum heat delivery to the wall or roof is at around midday, and because we can achieve a delay in heat transfer, it should be possible for that heat to finally penetrate the wall or roof to the interior of the building some time later when the inside of the building is relatively cool and the outside temperature has fallen as the sun goes down. At this point the heat ‘stored’ in the wall can be released from the wall in both directions without overheating the inside.

The time it takes the peak temperature in the middle of the day on the outside of a wall or roof, to make its way to a peak temperature on the inside face, is called ‘time lag’’ phase shift or, more commonly, ‘Decrement delay’.

By controlling decrement delay it is possible to control and prevent the overheating of a building.

A delay of between 8 and 12 hours might be considered optimum in normal conditions during extended periods of hot weather and cloudless skies up to 16 hours may be required.

It’s worth noting too at this point that in a construction element containing several layers, the sequence of the material layers that heat passes through is also a factor in determining decrement delay. For example, in masonry construction where insulation forms one layer, locating it on the exterior of the masonry can significantly enhance the decrement delay effect.

The image right shows a roof make up with a variation in decrement delay (phase shift) achieved only by changing the insulation type, the overall section U value remains the same but the difference in phase shift is 8.8hours between the maximum at 16 hours and the minimum at 7.2 hours.

The importance of decrement delay Decrement delay will nearly always be more important in hotter climes than in the UK. An exception though, is in timber / steel frame construction. One of the more common criticisms directed at lightweight construction is the lack of thermal mass - which can lead to the familiar ‘caravan effect’ above. Whereas masonry construction has the obvious benefit of ‘heavy’ materials such as brick and block, framed structures are typified by combinations of cavity and lightweight insulation - leading to low thermal diffusivity and so little in the way of decrement delay.

Until recently, insulation products were chosen mostly on the basis of a combination of their u-value and their thickness. Since the most commonly used insulation materials such as polystyrene, polyurethane and mineral wool had broadly similar densities and heat capacities, their decrement capabilities were relatively insignificant. With the increasing availability of wood fibreboard insulation materials in the UK, boasting comparatively high levels of diffusivity, designers can look forward to realising thermal performances more closely mapped to traditional masonry construction.

Don’t building regulations already set a standard?

Approved Document Part L1A is designed to drive the conservation of fuel and power, rather than set thermal comfort standards. It requires housebuilders to make “reasonable provision to limit heat gains” in dwellings in order to reduce the need for mechanical cooling. Specific criteria or thresholds are not specified.

The overheating ‘check’ in SAP Appendix P provides a means of demonstrating that reasonable provision has been made, but the calculation is not integral to the SAP rating and it is unclear what happens if a development fails the test.

The temperature inside a home depends on many variables and changes throughout the day.

Overheating risk during severe hot weather events cannot be calculated using monthly average temperatures.

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The temperature inside a home depends on many variables and changes throughout the day. Overheating risk during severe hot weather events cannot be calculated using monthly average temperatures. Neither can the impact of the Urban Heat Island effect or future changes in climate. Housing Providers and experts consulted by the Zero Carbon Hub raised many concerns with SAP Appendix P. For example, it allows unrealistic assumptions to be included, such as that windows are constantly open, which make it too easy to pass.

To sum up We have to acknowledge that overheating is a problem to be avoided and that we don’t need a heatwave to prod us into action, buildings can overheat for a multitude of reasons but the use of materials that help buffer heat preventing rapid transfer through the building can be used to substantially mitigate the risk. Typical areas that will benefit from such design are timber frame and

lightweight structures, on a brick or masonry house this will usually be the roof. This is an important area to factor in heat buffering as it combines the warmest part of the house (hot air rises) with the largest solar collector on the building – the roof itself. Wherever possible design with overheating in mind, the Building Regulations do not require minimum standards for decrement delay and SAP is currently under review regarding overheating, so the choice to design and build to prevent overheating is one that rests solely with you.

Further reading BRE Overheating in Dwellings Tackling Overheating in Buildings Overheating - a growing threat that mustn’t be ignored To read the full article visit www.ecomerchant.co.uk and click on the News section.

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The Resurgence of Architectural Anodising Back in the 1970’s architectural aluminium, shopfronts, windows and curtain wall, was available in anodised finishes. These finishes were limited to silver, bronze and black.

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Staying with residential home improvement, in the 1980’s the new material on the market was PVC. Expensive at the time, the product offered good insulation and promised a long life with virtually no maintenance. Over the following decade the PVC revolution decimated the aluminium systems, despite white finishes becoming available for aluminium in both electrophoretic and polyester powder coating finishes.

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In the commercial aluminium facade market, polyester powder coating gave architects the ability to use a wide range of bright colours in their designs. The ability of powder coating to ‘cover all’, including blemishes in the extrusion seems the perfect finish and, whilst few people would admit in the industry, aluminium dies were produced cheaper as the surface finish of the profile was often to be covered over with a sixty micron coating of ‘paint’. These same profiles, when used for anodising, often showed ‘die lines’ which whilst not unattractive, specifiers were not comfortable with. Powder coating quickly became more economic to apply than anodising and became the finish of choice. In an interesting turn more recently, the powder coat industry has introduced ‘anodic’ finishes to mimic anodised finishes.

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Powder coating has advanced a great deal over the years and offers exceptional quality for architectural aluminium profiles but, architects and specifiers are looking back to the base material itself and want to use it in its natural state.

Aluprof, one of the largest producers of aluminium fenestration systems in Europe, produce dies that are dedicated to each finish. The more expensive, often hand finished dies, are kept for anodising specifications.

So what is anodising?

In simple terms, it is a controlled ‘corrosion’ of the surface of the aluminium, turning aluminium into ‘aluminium oxide’ similar to iron oxide (rust) on steel. The difference with aluminium oxide is that once it has been created on the surface of the aluminium it completely seals the base aluminium from further corrosion, unlike steel. So anodising is not an applied finish but a conversion of the surface of the aluminium, so it will not peel or flake. Done to the right quality, the material life expectancy can last many decades and will not fade.

So what about the ‘die lines’? Simply put, extrusion dies that have visible faces require more attention prior to use. These dies need to be polished and cleaned more regularly as the extrusion process can be quite abrasive on the surface of the die.

As specifiers tend to specify shades of grey for the majority of fenestration projects, anodising can be specified in both bronze finish and shades of grey.

Aluprof, one of the largest producers of aluminium fenestration systems in Europe, produce dies that are dedicated to each finish. The more expensive, often hand finished dies, are kept for anodising specifications. Another key to creating a good anodised finish is the ability to extrude and anodise within a short space of time, thereby reducing the opportunity for natural oxidisation beginning to occur. Aluprof extrude profile through these higher quality dies which offer higher quality surfaces free from ‘die lines’ and once etched and anodised offer a high quality surface which is both very hard wearing and long lasting.

Anodising is also now becoming a choice for pretreatment of aluminium prior to powder coating. A very thin anodising of just five microns seals the aluminium prior to powder coating. This sealing or ‘conversion coating’ has traditionally been completed in chrome or chrome free coatings. The claim for the use of ‘pre-anodising’ or ‘flash anodising’ prior to powder coating is that it avoids the appearance of a type of corrosion known as filiform corrosion.

Crucial for specifiers is the knowledge that higher quality dies should be used for producing profiles for anodising and this is something that should find its way into specification for the finish.

Aluprof UK’s head office and extensive distribution centre is located in Altrincham, Cheshire. Aluprof systems are increasingly being specified on a wide range of residential and commercial projects across the UK including Passivhaus projects. Systems are designed, fabricated and installed by selected, specially trained local companies, to ensure each fabricated product meets Aluprof’s exacting standards.

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

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Anodising plants are also very costly to design and install, utilising high voltage and specialist transformers to rapidly and evenly create an anodised finish. Because of its combined use of a finish in its own right and as a ‘conversion coating’ prior to powder coating, in the UK alone there has been two new anodising plants come on-line in the last couple of years with further plants planned.

As specifiers tend to specify shades of grey for the majority of fenestration projects, anodising can be specified in both bronze finish and shades of grey.

This is created by the introduction of trace metals such as cobalt or tin during the anodising process.

Interestingly, as the anodising is ‘clear’, the introduction of these metals forms an optical colour, which cannot fade over time.

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pecialist Cladding Systems (SCS), part of the CA Group Limited, based in the Northeast, has seen a surge in demand for its niche services that combine specialist consultancy, sourcing, supply and installation, to cater for such complex and diverse construction projects.

From high-rise residential to commercial complexes to retail parks, the three-yearold company has provided solutions for a range of builds and offers services including building facades, rain screen systems, composite panels, single ply membranes and daylight solutions, and also works with external partners to produce timber, terracotta, and stone products.

Mike Cinnamond, Divisional Manager, explained; “We have seen enquiries for our services escalate over the last six months as we continue to demonstrate our capability to undertake a wide range of projects and respond to demanding specifications. In just three years we have grown significantly, have expanded our team, and have developed a healthy order book.

Although we are a relatively new company, as part of the long-established CA Group Ltd, we have a vast pool of knowledge and expertise to draw upon, which we put to good use when defining project requirements, parameters and best solutions. We can bring the expertise, skills and assurances to a project, and being independent, we can flex with the needs of the brief to meet intricate requirements.”

Recent projects secured by SCS include working with Kier Northern Construction on the build and refurbishment of Woodside School, Sheffield, the multi-purpose commercial build at Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre, Northamptonshire, which includes M&S and House of Fraser units, East Midland Gateway, which includes Amazon and XPO units, and Downtown Manchester, a multi-story residential refurbishment, each project requiring exceptional standards in product delivery and installation.

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“We have seen enquiries for our services escalate over the last six months as we continue to demonstrate our capability to undertake a wide range of projects and respond to demanding specifications. In just three years we have grown significantly, have expanded our team, and have developed a healthy order book” - Mike Cinnamond, Divisional Manager Lee Davies, Technical Director, the CA Group, commented; “SCS has a growing reputation as the ‘go-to’ cladding company for quality residential and retail builds that have particular requirements which call for highly technical solutions. Like the wider CA Group, SCS is becoming synonymous with quality in the specialist facade sector, which is something we are committed to.

In fact, quality assurance, technical excellence and sustainability are central to our approach at CA Group. Our pioneering products Twin-Therm® and River-Therm® are a testament to that, while our ongoing investment in plant, people and processes ensure that we not only stay at the fore of industry requirements, but we drive innovation and the standards that follow.”

For more information contact SCS at specialistcladdingsystems@cagroup.co.uk, or visit www.cagroup.co.uk

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The benefit of collecting this information is being able to provide clients with a report which includes the data gained from the moisture mapping survey proving the extent of the works required and proposals for waterproofing options with correct costings. In this way the client is assured that they are making investment decisions based on fact rather than on subjective opinions Recent roof surveys carried out on three separate but identical 600 m² buildings revealed different conditions within the aged waterproofing systems. Bauder carried out moisture mapping on each of the roofs and a full cost saving analysis provided the client with reduced costs for the refurbishments.

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Project News SPACEINVADER TO REVAMP LEEDS ICON AS IT CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR IN THE CITY The Leeds studio of interior design specialist SpaceInvader has secured a contract to design 23,000 sq ft worth of new hospitality suites at the iconic Emerald Headingley Stadium, as the business marks its first anniversary in the city.

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he contract will see SpaceInvader design the stadium’s new 500-capacity hospitality suite, including bars, boxes and a corporate reception. The design will create suites with panoramic views across both the cricket and rugby grounds with the ability to reconfigure the space to cater for conferences and events including weddings to rivals those in the city centre.

Emerald Headingley Stadium, which is home to the Leeds Rhinos rugby league and Yorkshire Carnegie rugby union clubs and Yorkshire County Cricket Club, has commissioned SpaceInvader to deliver the interiors in preparation for England and Wales hosting the ICC cricket world cup and the Ashes in 2019.

The new project comes as SpaceInvader celebrates its first year of trading in Leeds. Since launching its studio at The Green Sand Foundry in June 2017, the design expert has witnessed 300 per cent revenue growth over the past 12 months.

The business recently completed a new 65,000

sq ft office suite at the landmark Number One Kirkstall Forge scheme for independent leasing, vehicle outsourcing and fleet management provider Zenith, which will provide the firm with a flexible and agile space for staff relocating there. In addition, it also designed the communal areas of the six-storey office building for landlord CEG – including a new café, called Butler’s, shared meeting spaces and business lounges. The development recently won the British Council for Offices’ Commercial Workplace Award for the North of England.

Its client roster in Yorkshire now includes organisations like RBA, Stirling Investments and Quorn.

Sarah Dodsworth, associate director and head of SpaceInvader Leeds, said: “It feels fitting that as we celebrate our first anniversary in Leeds, we’ve been appointed to redesign one of the city’s iconic venues. It’s been a fantastic year in which we’ve delivered award winning projects

and expanded our client book. Now, 80 per cent of our work from the Leeds studio is from clients based in Yorkshire and, through projects like Headingley, we feel very much at home here.

We see a lot of growth potential in the region, as businesses increasingly see the link between productivity, talent retention and excellence through workplace design.”

SpaceInvader is a creative interior design specialist, which delivers customer-focused interior design and strategic workplace excellence. It employs 65 people across its studios in Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham and London and has a £4.5m turnover. The company is part of Central Square Holdings Limited, which also acquired property service firm Styles&Wood at the end of 2017 and offers a full spectrum of property support services to the built environment.

The Bath Arms at Longleat Unveils Venue Refurbishment The Bath Arms, near Warminster, has revealed substantial refurbishments which has seen the venue’s country accommodation undergo a total transformation.

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With both the investment and design inspiration coming from Longleat, Viscount Weymouth Ceawlin Thynn explains: “Horningsham is privileged to have an establishment that is not only a pivotal hub for the local Longleat community but also a property that draws guests in from all over the UK. We wanted to encapsulate the best parts of having a beautiful old traditional pub with rooms and the accoutrements expected for modern living. The refurbishments reflect our continuing investment and importance

we place in developing the Longleat offering and high-quality service delivered to our customers.”

Des Jones, general manager of The Bath Arms adds: “The Bath Arms has been lovingly refurbished as each day we strive to offer standards of hospitality that consistently exceed our guests’ expectations. Whether you are looking a countryside weekend retreat or a gastropub that champions the best of local ingredients, we are delighted to welcome guests to experience our new elevated hospitality service.”

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The accommodation has been transformed with refreshing interior décor, furnishings and modern amenities providing guests with a classic home from home experience. Each bedroom is complete with a 43” smart TV with built-in DVD player, the latest coffee pod machine and a bluetooth digital radio.

The property’s Superior and Four Poster rooms now benefit from contemporary, large walk-in eternity showers and guests will be provided with complimentary robes and slippers.

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Fire alarms and human behaviour Wrightstyle is an international glass and steel glazing company. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks at human behavior when a fire alarm sounds.

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e’re sometimes asked why our advanced glazing systems are designed to give protection against fire and toxic gases for up to 120 minutes.

The answer, of course, is that large or complex buildings such as hospitals or tall office blocks can take a long time to evacuate and, then, protected access is needed for fire crews to extinguish the fire.

But it’s not quite as simple as that, because human beings aren’t predictable.

For example, a major UK retailer took part recently in a series of unannounced fire test evacuations.

Interestingly, and contrary to their training, staff didn’t always immediately start to move customers towards the exits.

The majority first sought confirmation that it was a real fire alarm, which therefore delayed the evacuation.

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In other words, human behaviour can sometimes work against the fast evacuation of a building, whose evacuation models are often based on engineering and computational tools.

However, research at the US National Institute of Standards and Technology

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In most cases, therefore, a fire alarm isn’t in itself a call to action. More often, it’s a source of confusion because, even when we believe the alarm might be real, we don’t know where the threat is coming from. This also adds to a delayed evacuation because none of us wants to evacuate until we know that our escape route is safe.

(NIST), among others, demonstrates that those computer models don’t always take human reaction into consideration.

evacuation because none of us wants to evacuate until we know that our escape route is safe.

After all, we’ve all been in a building when a fire alarm has sounded. Did you immediately move towards the nearest exit? Probably not. Our first instinct is not to take the alarm too seriously. We can’t see any smoke or flames. We can’t smell smoke. It must therefore be a fire test or a false alarm. Until we know for certain, we do nothing.

The fire alarm therefore precipitates a variety of responses. Some people will take it seriously; others will wait until they have more information. Some will seek guidance from co-workers or their superiors; some will ignore it completely. It’s estimated that as much as two-thirds of the time it takes people to exit a building after an alarm is start-up time – time wasted in looking for more information.

That period is called “pre-movement time” – the period when nothing much happens. Psychologically, our brains are telling us to think logically. There is no discernible threat, the chances of it being a real fire are remote and, frankly, I’m composing a rather important email to my boss in Bradford.

In most cases, therefore, a fire alarm isn’t in itself a call to action. More often, it’s a source of confusion because, even when we believe the alarm might be real, we don’t know where the threat is coming from. This also adds to a delayed

It’s estimated that as much as two-thirds of the time it takes people to exit a building after an alarm is start-up time – time wasted in looking for more information.

The most tragic example was 9/11, when fewer than 9% of the occupants of the World Trade Center towers immediately evacuated after the alarms sounded. The

The most tragic example was 9/11, when fewer than 9% of the occupants of the World Trade Center towers immediately evacuated after the alarms sounded. The average “start up” time before people began to move to the exits was between five and eight minutes. Others didn’t start to evacuate for up to 40 minutes.

average “start up” time before people began to move to the exits was between five and eight minutes. Others didn’t start to evacuate for up to 40 minutes.

And then there’s “exit choice behavior” which computational models can also struggle with because, again, human nature comes into play. We don’t always exit a building by designated routes. We’ll exit a building by the route we’re familiar with, even it’s a longer journey – for example, the route by which we arrive at our desk in the morning.

All of those factors, and many others, can

And that’s why our advanced steel glazing systems provide up to 120 minutes of fire resistance, containing fire away from escape routes, and giving everyone, even the most complacent or stupid, more than enough time to escape.

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But behavior isn’t just about us as individuals. Groups of people can influence one another. People want to evacuate alongside colleagues, slowing evacuation down to the speed of the slowest person. In a shopping centre, we might be evacuating with elderly relatives or small children.

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DHF (Door and Hardware Federation) is launching a new one-day Automated Gate Safety Certificate Course, aimed at automated gate and traffic barrier installation and maintenance operatives, in addition to sales people, who may wish to expand their knowledge.

The new course, which is available to both members and non-members, will launch on 3rd October 2018. In addition to learning how to use relevant parts of DHF TS 011:2018, attendees will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the standards affecting the safety of new installations, maintenance and repair of automated gates and traffic barriers.

This new course complements the existing two-day Gate Safety Diploma course which is specifically aimed at employees who have overall responsibility for managing and influencing legal compliance within their company. Since its launch in 2013, more than 1800 delegates have successfully completed this course. The one-day training course, launched in response to industry demand, will help enhance the vital skills of those ‘on the front line’ with regard to maintenance and installation, as DHF’s Marketing Manager, Patricia SowsberyStevens, explains: “We are delighted to launch the new one-day Automated Gate Safety Certificate Course, which will target those who actually undertake the important tasks of installing, maintaining and repairing,” she says. “It is imperative that the appropriate level of training is available for both management and operatives, all of whom have a legal responsibility with regard to gate safety. As a federation, we remain committed to raising standards through our comprehensive training courses. There is simply no place in our industry for illegal products and unsafe installations.”

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The one-day training course will take place at DHF’s new head office near Tamworth, which has a state-of-the-art training academy and parking for more than 40 cars. It is located just four miles from junction 11 of the M42.

“Our new head office provides extensive space and first-class amenities, both of which will facilitate a positive, learning experience for our delegates,” adds Patricia. “We have also negotiated corporate rates for accommodation at the nearby Appleby Park Hotel for those attending any of our training courses. We expect a swift take-up of our new gate safety course.”

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How to Get the Latest Security System…

Without Buying any Equipment Did you know it’s now possible to rent a complete, permanent security system designed for your specific needs? Andrew Wray, General Manager SME of Stanley Security Solutions, looks at the benefits of security system rental, how it works and what you should consider.

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et’s face it, no one ‘wants’ to buy a security system; it’s unlikely to be top of your shopping list! It’s something necessary to protect your premises, staff and visitors and often to meet insurance needs. And once you’ve paid for that security system you’d really rather forget about it and get on with your business activity, which tends to mean it gets neglected and out of date.

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All premises are different, as are the activities within those premises, so one security solution will not fit all. It’s important that you find a security company that takes the time to understand your security ‘pain points’ and that can design a system to meet your needs.

But what if you could have up to date security technology without the risks of ownership and without an upfront cost?

Security companies are now offering modern security systems on a rental basis. Here’s how it works in a nutshell: the security company buys back your existing equipment at its residual or market value and takes over that security system (regardless of whether they supplied it or not); they upgrade it to an agreed value to ensure it meets your needs and incorporates the latest security technology; then they hire it back to you on evenly spread, manageable payment terms.

It provides an affordable means of upgrading a complete security system and removes the need to justify and raise significant capital outlay in a depreciating asset. It’s also good for cash flow as you know exactly what you’re paying each month.

Depending on the package you opt for, you could also include a maintenance contract and a monitoring package, all with one

agreed regular payment scheme for total peace of mind.

Who Benefits?

Security system rental has proven especially popular in Great Britain and France, probably due to presence of a large number of SMEs. SMEs typically have smaller cash reserves, so equipment rental allows them to budget better and manage cash flow.

This doesn’t mean to say that larger companies don’t benefit from this approach; far from it.

At STANLEY Security we have a number of banks and large technology companies that have expressed interest in our STANLEY Assure rental scheme.

Security system rental also works well for customers who have capital budgets and opex budgets as they can move between the two products as suits them.

The Fine Print When looking for a security system rental provider, there are some key aspects that it is important to consider: do they provide tailored solutions; what level of ongoing support can you expect; how does the finance work.

All premises are different, as are the activities within those premises, so one security solution will not fit all. It’s important that you find a security company that takes the time to understand your security ‘pain points’ and that can design a system to meet your needs. A good security company will also be able to identify areas that need strengthening and should be able to work around your daily activities with minimal disruption. They should be proficient in the full range of security systems, including intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance, plus fire detection. One thing all contracts should come with is an equipment warranty covering the full term of the agreement.

Once the security system has been designed, installed and commissioned, you want it to operate efficiently so you can get on with your business activities. Like all electronic systems, regular maintenance and servicing are important to avoid any operational issues. Check what maintenance options are available with your potential provider. You may want to consider including the maintenance/service into the system rental programme, with annual, quarterly or monthly payments. Also, be sure to check what level of response you can expect if something goes wrong with the system; do they have the network of trained engineers to deal with it and how quickly can they respond?

Lastly, finance options are an important consideration in choice of supplier.

Look for flexible terms enabling you to spread payment to work for you and that allow you to mix and match what you pay for within those terms; you may want to pay for servicing separately, for example. You also want to be able to adjust the terms of the agreement as your own business circumstances change.

Avoid third party finance if you can as it’s far easier dealing with one provider for equipment, services and finance. Furthermore, if you have a provider that offers in-house finance solutions, the finance programme can be structured to suit your specific requirements.

Security System Rental in Action Studio Argent is a 5,000 sq. ft. photography studio

in Knowsley, Merseyside that houses and uses state of the art digital equipment to produce creative and commercial photography for numerous large national and international clients, making security of their premises a priority.

Having faced a number of issues, Studio Argent was unhappy with its current security alarm supplier.

Despite being on an annual comprehensive package and paying a monthly fee, Studio Argent frequently found itself having to pay additional, unexpected costs and the 20-year-old alarm system suffered from reoccurring faults that were patched up rather than fixed. The last straw came when the service provider breached the national code of conduct for UK Alarm providers by visiting the site to assess a failure six hours after it was reported.

The ease of usage of the new alarm system allows Studio Argent to activate the system in under five minutes, whilst previously the process took approximately 40 minutes. And whereas the old system was hypersensitive and would often be set off by mice and moths in the building, the new system, relying on latest mesh technology, ensures no false alarms occur while offering airtight security which is easily scalable, should the studio expand its premises.

John Organ, Owner of Studio Argent, sees the new system and its financing as providing him with “total peace of mind and ease of operation”. There is one agreed regular payment, an equipment warranty for the full term of the agreement and no hidden surprises or costs.

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After analysing Studio Argent’s requirements, STANLEY Security recommended the existing aging intruder alarm system be replaced with a modern one based on Ricochet™ wireless networking technology, with the costs covered under STANLEY Assure – STANLEY Security’s rental finance solution.

Studio Argent turned to STANLEY Security. After analysing Studio Argent’s requirements, STANLEY Security recommended the existing aging intruder alarm system be replaced with a modern one based on Ricochet™ wireless networking technology, with the costs covered under STANLEY Assure – STANLEY Security’s rental finance solution. A full alarm monitoring package was included for total peace of mind.

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Project News Priestley Construction completes £1million renovation of Grade II listed Leeds building Work has been completed on the £1millon restoration of a Grade II listed building in the heart of Leeds city centre.

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riestley Construction, the Leeds-based contractor which specialises in the refurbishment of historic buildings, has transformed Hanover House, the previous head office of Blacks Solicitors LLP, into ten luxurious apartments.

The company’s extensive restoration programme met exact planning requirements to satisfy strict conservation standards set by the local authority and English Heritage.

In retaining the building’s original features, Priestley Construction refurbished existing floorboards and windows, integrating the authentic structures with modern technology including advanced music and lighting programmes, to create contemporary living spaces.

Located on Clarendon Road in Leeds city centre, the building sold to a private buy-to-let investor for an undisclosed sum. A show flat is now open to local renters.

Priestley Construction carried out the renovation work on behalf of its sister business, Priestley Homes, with both companies falling under the wider Yorkshire-based property company, the Priestley Group.

Nathan Priestley, chief executive officer of the Priestley Group, said: “It’s always an honour to be entrusted with bringing a historic building back to its former glory. We have a raft of experience in transforming properties of this nature into

much-needed, high quality apartments. With this project, Priestley Construction has created 10 high-specification, luxury two bedroom

apartments that were carefully crafted to complement the heritage status of the Grade II listed building.”

Refurbishment for Vale of Glamorgan Council The Vale of Glamorgan Council has selected Sustainable Building Services (UK) Limited to deliver a multifaceted refurbishment and energy efficiency project involving 76 occupied properties.

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he apartments are located within 14 residential blocks in Barry, South Wales. The absence of cavity walls has made thermal performance an important priority. Consequently, a key aspect of the £920,000 scheme will be the design and installation of an appropriate solid wall insulation system.

In addition to improving U-values, it will enhance the properties’ external appearance

expected to be completed in the final quarter of 2018.

In addition to external wall insulation, the scheme will also entail associated adaptations to soffits and facias, cavity wall tie installations and the extension of flat roofs. The extensions will be carried out using a Bauder roofing system. In some cases, work will also include the removal of old insulation.

Commenting on the win, SBS Commercial Director Gary Lawson said:

The Vale of Glamorgan Council chose SBS on the basis of a detailed technical submission.

SBS earned top rankings for both price and quality. Works began in June, following a public consultation event. Here, residents and neighbours were able to examine plans and ask questions about the scheme, which is

“This project represents the latest in a continuing series of schemes that we’ve been delivering in Wales over recent years. We’re currently building a new school in the north of the country, and we’ve recently finished a £3.5m re-roofing scheme for Wrexham County Borough Council. We’ve also been busy installing insulation and new roofs in Gwynedd. On these and other projects, we’ve always aimed to put the emphasis on best value, so I’m delighted that Vale of Glamorgan have awarded us top marks for both quality and price.”

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In order to minimise disruption to residents’ living spaces, the Council requested proposals for an external wall insulation (EWI) solution in this case, from the specialist manufacturer Soltherm. Its BBA-certified system features EPS insulation and a through-coloured acrylic render.

whilst also improving their resistance to weather.

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Tools, Plant & Equipment It’s Time to Gear Up for Changeable Weather – with Snickers Workwear

RIWAL UK LOOKS PRETTY IN PINK FOR BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN LAUNCH

NEW stretch garments and body-mapping layers deliver extreme working comfort and protection –whatever the weather.

Riwal UK is to offer clients pink powered access as part of a year-long campaign to support leading research charity Breast Cancer Now.

It’s hard work on site when the weather starts to get worse in the autumn. That’s why Snickers Workwear continues to improve its working clothes with brand new weatherproof stretch Trousers and Jackets.

It has repainted two of its most popular access platforms pink and named them Suzie and Betty to raise awareness about the disease on worksites and in public places up and down the UK.

With great fit and superb value for money – they’ll be first choice for outside work that demands maximum comfort, mobility and protection.

Riwal UK is part of the global Riwal company that delivers innovative, high quality powered access rental and sales services in 17 countries. It launched its Breast Cancer Now campaign at its first ever summer conference.

‘Betty Boom’ and ‘Suzie Scissor Lift’ will be hired to clients to promote the work of Breast Cancer Now, which is playing a leading role in reducing the number of deaths caused by the cancer.

For the duration of the campaign, five per cent of all hire fees for the eye-catching machines will be donated to the charity - while employees have pledged to take part in more fundraising events during the year.

Sue Stannard, who has had the disease, spoke at the conference on behalf of Breast Cancer Now. She said: “The commitment shown by Riwal to supporting Breast Cancer Now is incredible. Suzie and Betty will be seen by tens of thousands of people, which is very exciting”.

The new and extended range of AllroundWork and FlexiWork jackets include waterproof and Hi-Vis garments for both men and women to keep the wearer warm, dry and visible.

Rain, drizzle, hail or snow – whatever the weather, Snickers Workwear can deliver a jacket to suit what you’re doing on site.

Getting information on the new Snickers’ Workwear autumn working clothes is easy. You can call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788, checkout the website and download a digital catalogue at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email info@snickersworkwear.co.uk

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WHAT THE BUILDER SAW Roger Bisby cleans up with the Allsaw from Addex.

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ust is a hot topic right now, with sites being closed while people sort out their extraction. For the smaller builder working in occupied houses dust has always been an issue – you simply can’t get away with it.

Customers will often recommend you (or not) solely on the basis of how clean you were. A lot of this is because they don’t want their lovely home trashed, but from a health perspective we have a duty of care not to harm them, besides which we need them to pay the bills.

If you are building a loft conversion or extension you can often arrange to remain outside the occupied zone until last knockings, but eventually the time comes when you have to break in. That knocking through is always the bit the client dreads and the best builders (that’s you, of course) plan that day like a military operation. By that I don’t mean getting a Howitzer and blasting a hole through the wall – I mean coming up with a strategy that looks professional and manages the dust effectively.

Cutting in My approach on this job was to use an Allsaw from Addex to cut through the brickwork. This saw is a popular hire item for this kind of job. It is not suitable for engineering bricks and flettons, but it handles most other masonry. You have to get the technique right, which is to rock the blade around its curve rather than simply holding it on the wall. It takes a little longer than using a diamond blade on an angle grinder, but you cut all

My approach on this job was to use an Allsaw from Addex to cut through the brickwork. This saw is a popular hire item for this kind of job. It is not suitable for engineering bricks and flettons, but it handles most other masonry.

the way through a 4in. skin, and you can hook up an M Class dust extractor. In this case that was the MaxVac, also sold by Addex. This kit of Allsaw and MaxVac will suck over 90 per cent of the dust clean away. That figure of 90 per cent is mine, and it is an estimate based upon what I have seen when I use it but, whatever the real figure is, it inevitably still leaves some dust floating around. To deal with that we used an Addex Dust Blocker 500 dust filter unit, which draws air through a three stage fan and blows it out the other side as clean as can be.

The advantage of this approach is that it puts the screened off work area under a slight negative pressure so, instead of air leaking into the house, it is being drawn in through any gaps around the screen. To help the process we opened the front door to the house, which meant there was a steady flow of replacement air through the gaps around the screen. The unit is designed to be left running 24 hours, so it picks up any airborne dust.

I find homeowners are really appreciative of this approach because it carries on cleaning long after we have gone home.

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CREATIVE WORKSPACE FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ONLINE How does a leading retailer of construction materials - used to supplying products to contractors and housebuilders – design a headquarters fit for its future?

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onstruction Materials Online, parent brand of UK leading online building merchants, Roofing Superstore, Insulation Superstore and Drainage Superstore has invested in dynamic office space for its 80 staff (and growing) in Devon.

The company’s growth led to a need for new premises, which in turn offered CEO Andy Dunkley a blank canvas on which to paint his future vision, of snowballing and sustainable success.

He commissioned an innovative space to put the company’s values of high quality materials, design and workmanship into practice.

With a background in fashion (as former CEO at Lee Cooper jeans), it’s not surprising that a commitment to the right aesthetic has impacted the project.

Putting people at the centre was key to its success, he explained:

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“We recognise that staff spend a significant portion of their time at work and so our workspace needs to be somewhere teams are comfortable, and with the right surroundings and facilities to help them do their best work.”

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The project was delivered by Broadbase, specialists in prestigious end-to-end workplace design, build and fit-out. The state-of-the-art, future-proof range of furniture has created social spaces, event spaces and formal and informal meeting spaces to encourage collaboration and positive working relationships across teams.

Roofing Superstore was set up 10 years ago and, combined with its partner brands, Drainage Superstore and Insulation Superstore, has over 50,000 products across its websites with plans to launch more online stores. Its founders were early entrants to selling building materials online and have been dubbed ‘positive disruptors’ in the industry.

Marketing Director Liz Orgill explained: “We know that buying online gives customers the opportunity to research and order materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at a time most convenient for them.

“We alleviate wasted time trawling local merchants for products that many do not stock and running our business online keeps overheads to a minimum so we can pass on those savings to our customers.”

To find out more about Construction Materials Online, register for tickets to visit them on stand B715 at the Build Show as part of UK Construction Week at Birmingham NEC, 9-11 October. www.constructionmaterialsonline.co.uk.

INVESTMENT IN THE LATEST INFRARED TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN BY A BIG GROWTH IN DEMAND Although Ralf Grispen still puts his 20-year old FLIR thermal imaging camera to good use for building science applications, the growth in demand for his company’s expertise in minimising energy loss has resulted in a new wave of investment.

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new, key asset is a FLIR T540 and although the camera’s rotating lens block and large LCD display initially attracted this experienced thermographers attention, standard functions such as multi-spectral dynamic imaging (MSX®) and 1-Touch level and span, emphasised how this technology has evolved.

“Of course, our old FLIR camera is much bigger and heavier than current models but the thermal imaging quality is still superb,” Ralf Grispen confirmed.

However, with more and more businesses and consumers wanting to save energy and money by making building properties more efficient, a more ergonomic and technically advanced model was needed to meet the increased workload.

For Ralf Grispen, annual property inspections are now commonplace. He looks for missing, damaged or inadequate insulation; building envelope air leaks; moisture intrusion and evidence of substandard work.

FLIR designed the T500-Series cameras to reduce the strain of this type of work by including a 180-degree rotating optical block. With the ability to rotate the camera further, thermographers can image targets overhead, below or even around obstructions from a comfortable position.

For Ralf Grispen, the 1-Touch level/ span function proved its worth on the first building inspections he performed with the new camera.

“This feature helps you adjust the contrast instantly on the image so your measurement target stands out against the background”

For Ralf Grispen, the 1-Touch level/span function proved its worth on the first building inspections he performed with the new camera. “This feature helps you adjust the contrast instantly on the image

so your measurement target stands out against the background,” he explained. “This is really convenient when you are inspecting a large building with a lot of temperature differences on screen. You can focus more readily on a specific region without getting distracted by the rest of the image.”

factory recalibration. The availability of a selection of wide, standard and telephoto lenses allows the thermographer to move from wide sweeping scans to inspections of individual target and surveys of distant objects without sacrificing temperature measurement accuracy.

He continued: “Another great feature on this camera is auto-calibrating interchangeable lenses because, during inspections, we may need to look at areas close up and also from farther away. I can remove the lens and attach a different one very quickly and continue my work.”

A big benefit of thermal imaging is not application specific. Ralf Grispen and his colleagues also use the technology to perform electrical, industrial maintenance, HVAC and even aircraft inspections.

He concludes: “We are still relying on our established range of FLIR cameras for this work but everyone in the team can’t wait to get their hands on our newest ‘gadget’. Careful planning is needed to give everyone a turn!”

These interchangeable AutoCal™ optics can be shared between all the latest models of FLIR professional cameras without the need for secondary pairing or

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All cameras in this FLIR series provide high quality imaging through Vision Processing™ which combines proprietary adaptive filtering with the readability of FLIR multi-spectral imaging (MSX®) and the image enhancement of UltraMax®. With thermal resolutions up to 464 x 348 (161,472 pixels) and superior sensitivity and image clarity, thermographers can easily identify subtle temperature differences; essential for building science applications.

Ralf Grispen and his colleagues also use the technology to perform electrical, industrial maintenance, HVAC and even aircraft inspections.

He concludes: “We are still relying on our established range of FLIR cameras for this work but everyone in the team can’t wait to get their hands on our newest ‘gadget’.

Careful planning is needed to give everyone a turn!”

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Project News Escalator refurbishment at St Paul’s station commences TfL is advising customers who use St Paul’s Underground station that vital refurbishment of the first of two escalators began on Thursday 9 August 2018.

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ondon Underground’s escalators tend to be in operation in both directions for up to 20 hours a day and must be refurbished every 20 years and replaced every 40 years.

The escalators at St Paul’s Tube station, which were installed in 1997, will be refurbished one at a time to boost their safety and reliability. This will ensure the station can manage increasing customer demand as London’s population continues to grow. The refurbishment work is scheduled to finish in April 2019.

While the work is carried out, the following measures will be put in place:

SAS REFURBISH HIGH-RISE 20 CANADA SQUARE

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ne of Canary Wharf’s spectacular high-rises, 20 Canada Square was subject to a crucial ceiling refurbishment by specialists SAS International. With 12 floors of commercial office space offering panoramic views of London’s financial district, the building’s contemporary finish optimises plenty of natural daylight from every angle. SAS has been a major supplier to the Canary Wharf vicinity since 1995, so the client, Brookfield Properties, desired SAS’ most sought-after and latest product to feature in 20 Canada Square’s new ceiling installation, SAS330i.

brightness to increase the room’s impact whilst remaining efficient and practical.

In order to maintain its sleek interior and exterior, refurbishments are integral to the building’s overall aesthetic. SAS worked with the client to develop a unique ceiling containing fully integrated LED lighting. SAS ensures that all ceiling designs are built for the long-term; therefore, the new SAS330i system was installed alongside other large areas of SAS330 ceilings.

Other additions to the ceiling included the following: each 3m length of light was furnished with two DALI dimmable drivers to enable daylight energy saving where required. PIR sensors were installed to ensure energy is saved when the space is unoccupied, and plain c-profiles created a central service zone in order for integrated sprinkler systems to be allotted in the future.

SAS330i offers integrated lit c-profiles to enhance light throughout the floor.

Other characteristics of the ceiling design include the floating edge trim TCA0862, which lightens the room even though the ceiling is enclosed in large floating islands.

Overall, the ceiling generates buoyancy and

The 20 Canada Square refurbishment signifies SAS’ ability to meet the project’s aesthetic and performance requirements as well as showcasing how the company goes above and beyond to ensure clients’ expectations are exceeded.

As this was a renovation of a post-modern building, there were certain challenges to overcome. The building’s complex floor plate contained curved corners and two large atriums, meaning SAS had to supply a combination of double and single lighting modules to create floating ceilings of different sizes. Although this added to the process, it ensured that every profile in each SAS330i ceiling fitted perfectly and was lit without any inconvenience.

• On weekdays between 07:30-10:00 Westbound Central line trains will not stop and the station will be exit only. At all other times, entry will be via a staircase only (99 steps). There will be no ‘down’ escalator at the station at any time while the work is taking place • On weekdays between 16:00-19:30 Westbound Central line trains will not stop at the station • During Night Tube services - the station will be exit only between 00:30-05:00 At busy times, it may take longer to exit or move around the station than usual.

Customers are advised to use nearby Bank and Chancery Lane Tube stations (Central line) or alternative lines at Mansion House and Barbican.

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On the weekends of 11 and 12 June and 18 and 19 June, platform work at Bank station means that Central line trains will not be stopping at the station overnight, so during Night Tube hours customers who wish to travel from St. Paul’s should use Chancery Lane. Bus routes N8 and 25 connect these stations.

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Peter McNaught, Director of Asset Operations at London Underground, said: “I’m sorry for the disruption the escalator refurbishment will cause to customers but this is vital work that will improve journeys through St Paul’s Tube station for years to come. Once the work is

complete, the escalators will be more reliable and there will be less disruption to journeys as a result.”

Over 17 million customers use St Paul’s Underground station every year.

The escalators used on the Tube are heavyduty machines which weigh around 40 tonnes and carry millions of people each year. A typical 15-metre rise escalator has approximately 15,000 moving parts.

The continued modernisation of London Underground is a key part of the Mayor’s Transport Strategy to make London a greener, more accessible place.

The investment in improving public transport will help reduce reliance on the car and contribute to the Mayor’s target of 80% of journeys made by public transport, cycling or walking by 2041.

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