Refurb Renovation News Issue 22 - End of Year Review

End of Year Review- Issue 22 2016

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563/&3 508/4&/% 1-":4 ,&: 30-& */ b . 5T )041*5"- 3&%&7&-01.&/5 '03 5)& 4065) &"45 t The 3Ts Redevelopment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital is one of the largest NHS Capital funded projects in recent years t Global construction consultancy Turner & Townsend appointed independent cost adviser, CDM coordinator and project manager t The £485 million redevelopment is due to be completed by 2024

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lobal construction consultancy Turner & Townsend has helped the Trust prepare and win approval for the £485m 3Ts Redevelopment of the Royal Sussex County Hospital – one of the largest Treasury-funded NHS projects in recent years.

Turner & Townsend has managed the contract and commercial negotiations on the project alongside the main contractor Laing O’Rourke. The consultancy has also been project manager, cost manager and CDM-adviser on rehousing medical facilities while the redevelopment works take place.

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Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, which started drawing up its Outline Business Case in 2008, was given formal approval by HM Treasury and Department of Health for the 3Ts Redevelopment of the hospital in October last year.

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The 3Ts Redevelopment is being carried out in three stages so that all the hospital’s clinical services can remain open and onsite throughout the programme. It will replace all the buildings on the front half of the hospital site, including the Barry Building which opened in 1828 - some 20 years before Florence Nightingale started nursing.

“We’re delighted to continue our involvement in such a major and much-needed NHS modernisation project. We were originally commissioned back in 2010 to carry out independent cost advice and support to the Trust for the full business case and rehousing of critical services while the site is redeveloped. By demonstrating our value, we have grown that initial appointment to also provide CDM and project management services for the enabling works programme.”

Paul Maitland, Director for Turner & Townsend Work on the infrastructure for the Stage 1 Building and the new helideck on top of the existing Thomas Kemp Tower has started this month (January). The redevelopment will benefit a wide range of patients including those using Cancer, Elderly Care, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Neuroscience and Stroke services, amongst others.

Crucial to success of the redevelopment will be the methodologies and approaches Turner & Townsend and Laing O’Rourke will be taking to minimise possible disruption from environmental issues (including noise, dust and pollution) for patients, visitors, staff and local residents.

services while the site is redeveloped. By demonstrating our value, we have grown that initial appointment to also provide CDM and project management services for the enabling works programme.

“From now on, we’ll be working hand in glove with the Principal Supply Chain Partner (Laing O’Rourke) to ensure ongoing liaison and communication with all those potentially affected, ranging from patients and staff to the local community.”

Amanda Federo, Interim Chief Executive for Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, added:

Paul Maitland, Director for Turner & Townsend, commented:

“The 3Ts Redevelopment will make vital improvements to the Royal Sussex County Hospital and to the quality of care that we can offer our patients.

Improving the experience of those using and visiting the hospital is at the heart of this redevelopment and informs every aspect of it.

“We’re delighted to continue our involvement in such a major and muchneeded NHS modernisation project.

We were originally commissioned back in 2010 to carry out independent cost advice and support to the Trust for the full business case and rehousing of critical

”We are happy to be working with Turner & Townsend as a key partner in the redevelopment. The expertise they can bring to this once in a generation project will enable us to successfully navigate the complex procedures inherent in such a large, high profile undertaking.”

Turner & Townsend was chosen because of the proven experience, expertise and capabilities in project and cost management on healthcare schemes.

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Latest News FaulknerBrowns wins planning for huge Durham city Redevelopment FaulknerBrowns Architects has won the go-ahead for the redevelopment of a major riverside site in Durham

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acked by a development consortium of Carillion, Arlington Real Estate and Richardson Capital, the project will see the 1960s Milburngate House demolished to make way for a £150 million mixed-use regeneration scheme.

The nine-storey Milburngate House office block - once the home of National Savings and Investments and the Passport Office - will be replaced by 41,800m2 of offices, shops, restaurants, a cinema, a hotel and apartments.

National Savings and Investments moved into a new building across the river last year. The office on the site of a former ice rink formed the first phase of the regeneration project and the Passport Office is also expected to move there later this year.

This second phase of the riverside development, named Milburngate, will be split into three zones and will create a new quarter on the city’s

northern fringe.

A waterside square and residential courtyards will sit in the centre of the scheme, while public realm and paths through the 2.0 hectare site will link it with the nearby train station.

’The innovative use of space, the design of the public realm and the connections through the site are all vitally important attributes, which create a destination that has already attracted premium leisure operators and investors, [this] endorsement of the scheme allows us to push forward and devilver an exemplar piece of city-making.’

Neil McMillan, managing director at Arlington

Clifford’s Tower Revamp - Hugh Broughton gets the OK Hugh Broughton Architects has won planning permission for contentious designs to revamp the keep of York Castle

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ast week York councillors voted 11 to three in favour of the proposalsat Clifford’s Tower, despite a petition against the scheme which attracted more than 2,000 signatures (Stop English Heritage Making Clifford’s Tower Look Like Disneyland!)

Hugh Broughton Architects is working with conservation specialists Martin Ashley Architects on the job, which it landed following a competition in January 2015.

The project, backed by English Heritage, aims to improve visitor facilities inside the ruined keep, which dates from the 13th century.

A timber structure will be installed to partially

cover the ruin and provide a viewing platform at roof level, while suspended metal walkways will give access to the first floor level.

The new additions will rest on pad foundations designed to spread the loads without impacting on the archaeology of the tower.

A new single-storey visitor centre at ground level will include an orientation area, shop, café, kiosk, and staff offices and facilities. A substantial section of the tower’s wall, buried since 1935, will be uncovered as part of the scheme.

Clifford’s Tower is the largest surviving structure from the medieval royal castle of York, which was an important seat of government of the North of England in the Middle Ages.

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It was built atop a tall earthen mound in the mid-13th Century, was ruined by fire in 1684 and has stood roofless since. The castle mound is thought to have been raised during the reign of William the Conqueror.

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Jeremy Ashbee, head curator of properties at English Heritage, said: ‘This project will reveal more of Clifford’s Tower than ever before and allow us to finally do justice to its remarkable history.

‘An enormous amount of care was taken in preparing the planning application, in consultation with planners, designers and members of the public. We are thrilled to have permission to go ahead with this project.’

Riba releases architect survey findings after taster session at UK Construction Week Providing valuable insight into how clients of all sizes find working with architects, the results of the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) survey have been announced, after a taster session at Britain’s biggest construction event, UK Construction Week.

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aunched at Grand Designs Live in London in May, the survey ran for two months and was completed by 958 participants from a range of different clients including private homeowners, contractors and commercial clients.

Immediate Past President and Client Ambassador at RIBA Stephen R Hodder MBE then presented the headline themes from the survey at a special discussion on the main stage at UK Construction Week in October.

The survey found that most clients are satisfied with their buildings, with the highest scores coming from private domestic clients, 76 per cent of whom are ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ satisfied with their projects overall.

Contractors gave the lowest satisfaction scores, with only 51 per cent of them ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ satisfied.

Latest News Regeneration of Swansea underway as Wales’s first ever creative hub completes Holder Mathias has completed the second phase of Urban Village, a £25 million development project by Coastal Housing Group in Swansea, which includes Wales’s first commercial space dedicated solely to the creative industries.

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he second phase completes a new courtyard space that acts as a central focus for the development, as well as two commercial buildings, the newly-built ‘Creative Cluster’ and redevelopment of an underutilised building, ‘The Warehouse’. The completion of Urban Village is a significant milestone in the regeneration of Swansea and the transformation of its previously fading high street into a vibrant new quarter for living, working, and leisure.

new office space across three floors that reference Swansea’s industrial heritage and strongly contrast with the contemporary style of the Creative Cluster.

At the heart of the Urban Village development is the Creative Cluster; 16,500 sq. ft. of workspace situated over six floors. In a first for Wales, the flexible office space has been specifically developed to bring together creative industries under one roof. The Creative Cluster will adopt a community work environment, bringing together and encouraging businesses to work more collaboratively. The bold approach to building form and colour evolved from a desire to make a confident statement that would define this new quarter of the city.

Urban Village is Coastal Housing Group’s flagship scheme for the regeneration of Swansea’s high street and Holder Mathias has been involved in all phases of the development. The first phase was completed in spring 2012, which brought new residential accommodation into the city centre with 76 apartments for social rent arranged around a private courtyard. Five floors of office and ground floor commercial space has also attracted muchneeded footfall, which has boosted the local economy and made the high street more vibrant.

Office tenants include the South Wales Evening Post, and commercial tenants comprise a number of new independent niche retailers, galleries and cafes.

Coastal Housing Group relocated its staff to the upper two floors of the building, where they enjoy the use of communal rooftop garden spaces.

The renovation and conversion of the existing warehouse delivers approximately 10,000 sq. ft. of

Terry Morley, Partner at Holder Mathias, said: “We feel privileged to have been involved in the evolution

and regeneration of Swansea’s high street. Through the design and delivery of Urban Village, we are already starting to witness the positive changes to the area as it develops into a lively centre with increased footfall due to new businesses and more people moving into the community.”

Gareth Davies, Director of Development at Coastal Housing Group said: “The regeneration of Swansea’s High Street is an ongoing project and we’re thrilled to have built such an excellent working relationship with Holder Mathias throughout the process.

“Urban Village is one of Coastal’s principal developments on the high street, attracting high profile businesses from the creative industries. What’s more, the development is breathing a new lease of life into an area that has struggled in recent times. ” Holder Mathias is also leading on the design of Urban Quarter, another Swansea High Street development which is currently on site and will deliver residential accommodation and commercial space to the centre, while providing a gateway into the city.

Another key finding of the research was how highly rated architects’ design skills are. Clients appreciate their architects’ ability to meet the brief and include important design qualities such as levels of daylight, room dimensions, ease of circulation, and so on.

However, whilst clients gave architects good ratings for some aspects of the process, they were less satisfied with others. Some of these aspects include architects’ commercial understanding, adding value, adhering to the programme and managing work.

Contractors gave substantially lower satisfaction scores than other clients with only 30 per cent of them either ‘very’ or ‘fairly’ satisfied with architects’ process management performance.

The survey marks a new phase in the work of the RIBA Client Liaison Group, who recently organised a series of roundtable discussions, assessing the relationship between architects and clients. The survey is a direct consequence of these conversations and will attempt to bond the relationship closer together.

Stephen Hodder MBE commented: “These findings are a vital body of intelligence for the profession and the RIBA. The results show the need for even closer collaboration between our profession and our clients; they present positive learning points for agile architects.”

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“It’s been a privilege to promote this brilliant piece of research.

At UK Construction Week we’ve always put an emphasis on getting to the heart of the industry’s conversation and addressing salient issues. With this survey, RIBA is taking an identical approach and we’re confident the results will be a huge benefit to the entire sector.”

Nathan Garnett, Event Director for UK Construction Week

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owever, with busy modern day lifestyles, new demands and the growing importance of the role of the bathroom within the home, house buyers are now increasingly looking for a bathroom that offers the luxury look and feel of a five-star hotel or spa, but combined with the appropriate functionalities to deal with the practicalities of everyday life.

Consumers seem to be attaching a greater importance to the role of the bathroom in the home, not just for its functionality but also its holistic benefits for unwinding and retreating from the stresses of modern day life.

Bathrooms are being designed to balance the practical needs of hopping in the power shower before work, with offering users the ability to ‘treat’ themselves every day in serene space to have a leisurely soak in a statement bath.

When it comes to making the new home purchase decision, having a bathroom space that offers this lifestyle choice is an incredibly important and persuasive factor.

The products in each category have been designed to work in harmony with each other, enabling customers to design their perfect bathroom and to form an emotional connection with their surroundings.

The new collection by Sottini, the timeless bathroom brand built on a heritage of quality and innovation in design, is geared towards both the house developer and hotel sectors, which ensures residential property developers can create the perfect look that appeals to consumers looking to replicate the very best in high-end hotel luxury style in a domestic bathroom.

The hotel bathroom has a lot in common with its domestic counterpart, not just in terms of creating a spa-like, relaxing sanctuary, but also in creating an individual finish with a sense of character that sets them apart from the competition.

With people being constantly on the go, not only is it essential to have a practical space for your morning routine, or bath time with the kids, but also a space that becomes a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity at the end of the day. This means that bathrooms are now up there with the kitchen when it comes to selling houses.

Luxury, style and elegance is what bathrooms of first-class hotels are defined by – and Sottini has collaborated with internationally-renowned and award-winning product designers from around the world to create a collection of elegantly-crafted individual items that can be curated in a multitude of combinations for a domestic setting.

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The products in each category have been designed to work in harmony with each other, enabling customers to design their perfect bathroom and to form an emotional connection with their surroundings.

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ith IXMO – a technical innovation in fittings – KEUCO reveals new possibilities for shower fittings with a minimalist design. At the centre of the IXMO fitting is a single-lever mixer or thermostat which can be combined with multifunctional fitting elements in a coordinated design.

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The central concept behind the IXMO fittings for the shower is the concentration of functionality. An IXMO single-lever mixer or thermostat is always combined with multifunctional IXMO elements which, in addition to connections for one, two or three water channels, also compactly unite

Another special advantage of IXMO fittings can be found in the wall itself.

Here the fitting system scores with intelligent innovations: At a variable installation depth of 80 to 110mm, the single-lever mixer and thermostat feature an intelligent depth offset, which always ensures that the fitting elements project out from the wall in an equal appearance as the fine construction set adapts to the basic construction set. So installation is extremely practical, quick and reliable: simply slide on the visible component and screw tight. A novel new integration of design and functionality for the future.

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Hadrian Cubicles Add To Shake Shack Style Fast food chain Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan in 2001. All UK locations feature Hadrian Elite Stainless Steel toilet cubicles in the washrooms including one of the latest to open in the St David’s Centre in Cardiff.

Hadrian cubicles are manufactured in Canada and distributed in the UK by Relcross Ltd, the Devizes based door and washroom hardware specialists.

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his modern day “roadside” burger stand serves up a menu of burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, shakes, beer, wine and more and now boasts 100 outlets worldwide, about half of them in the USA. Shake Shack were familiar with Hadrian toilet cubicles in the USA and were delighted to find they were readily available in the UK too but with specifications adjusted to match UK requirements with longer cubicle doors and sightline gaps around the door edges eliminated.

The Elite cubicles are finished in brushed stainless steel and they don’t just look good but are highly durable with easy clean low maintenance. Like Shake Shack, Hadrian are very committed to sustainability. Hadrian’s products feature a high recycled content with the stainless steel cubicles made from a total of 91% recycled content split 76% post consumer material and 15% pre-consumer material. They are also available powder coated to match any RAL colour or in a natural “galvannealed” steel finish.

The ladies’ and men’s washrooms at Shake Shack in Cardiff each feature two

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The Elite cubicles are finished in brushed stainless steel and they don’t just look good but are highly durable with easy clean low maintenance. Like Shake Shack, Hadrian are very committed to sustainability.

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floor mounted, headrail braced, stainless steel toilet cubicles with the addition of two matching urinal screens in the men’s washroom. Hadrian’s stainless steel is corrosion resistant to chemical cleaners, spray washing, and sanitizing agents and provides the most fire-resistant toilet partition material available.

A Shake Shack spokesman said “When it comes to Shake Shack’s supply chain, we lead with excellence, integrity and strong values every day. We’re committed to our mission to “Stand For Something Good” to ensure that Shake Shack and our business partners are held to the highest standards of conduct through lawful, ethical and fair business practices.”

Relcross Marketing Director Stuart McMaster said “with Hadrian Cubicles we can offer the best from both sides of the Atlantic with world leading manufacturing and design quality made to British specifications and styles.”

The Cardiff restaurant joins 3 other UK Shake Shacks in Covent Garden, Westfield Stratford and New Oxford Street, all in London, with more expected soon.

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Latest News LDN wins Skipton Town Hall Regeneration LDN Architects has won a publicly tendered contract worth £318,000 to regenerate the Grade IIlisted Skipton Town Hall

Refurbishment and Extension of Invicta House – Planning Approval Henry Boot Developments has been granted planning approval for its office scheme branded The Silk Works on the edge of Spinningfields, Manchester.

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he city centre development received unanimous support from city planners and now paves the way for this innovative 50,000 sq ft (4,645 sq m) of new office accommodation to come forward. The scheme will incorporate an unprecedented amount of amenity space for occupiers, including space for a ground floor independent coffee shop to be established.

Situated on Atkinson Street and Scott Place, the eight-storey Silk Works scheme will comprise the refurbishment and extension of Invicta House, adding a further 35,000 sq ft (3,251 sq m) onto the existing 15,000 sq ft (1,393 sq m) building with 6,000 sq ft (557 sq m) office floorplates. The new extension will sit behind the existing façade on Atkinson Street.

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weathered steel, making The Silk Works the first office building in Manchester to use this material. The scheme was revised and tailored throughout the pre-application period to reflect the comments received from key stakeholders.

Speaking about the planning approval, Adam Brady, Director at Henry Boot Developments, said: “We’re really excited to be bringing something completely new to Spinningfields with this really special building offering something completely different for the city’s increasingly design-conscious tenants. This development will really up the game in terms of the relaxed co-working environment on offer which gives the next generation of occupiers something other to choose from than the standard corporate glass box.

“Manchester continues to be a priority market for Henry Boot Developments and this scheme now adds into the £250m of development that we have already committed to commence in the city over the next two years.”

NJL Consulting acted as the planning consultant.

Northmill Associates is the appointed architect for the scheme.

Plans by Jestico & Whiles to revamp a former RAF and US airbase in Heyford Park, Oxfordshire, have been approved

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he proposals, which involve converting two buildings at the now defunct Upper Heyford airbase into a new village centre, were granted permission by Cherwell District Council.

The airfield was first used by the Royal Flying Corps in 1916, before being used as a training facility by the Royal Air Force (RAF) between 1918 and 1950.

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During the Cold War, it was used as a base by the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command, and later by the United States Air Forces In Europe.

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Activity at the airbase was gradually phased out following the Cold War, with the flight line closed in 1993.

Backed by developer Dorchester Living, Jestico + Whiles’ plans for the 2600m² project include a hotel, market hall and an American-style restaurant.

The design will include ‘flexible open spaces’ characterised with natural light and the retention of features from the original buildings, according to the practice.

James Dilley, head of hospitality at Jestico + Whiles, said: ‘Our proposal for the village centre of Heyford Park is about place making, in part through reference to the rich context of this beautiful part of Oxfordshire and the layers of history on this site, not least the refurbishments of the heritage buildings of the former United States Air Force base.

‘It has been a great opportunity for us to draw on our expertise in the design of highly successful restaurants and hotels along with our rare skills in regenerating historic markets as highly successful retail and leisure opportunities.’

Work is expected to start on site in January 2017.

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he Edinburgh-based practice defeated an unnamed shortlist of rival firms to land the Craven District Council-backed scheme.

The project will restore the concert hall, museum and gallery inside the landmark 1862 Neo-classical-style building on Skipton High Street.

A tourist information centre, reconfigured backstage area and council offices will also be required.

According to the contract notice: ‘The designs must be sympathetic with the age of the building whilst being accessible to all and flexible to enable a variety of uses.

‘Concept proposals to RIBA Stage 2 have been prepared and a Heritage Lottery Fund Stage 1 application to fund

Peckham Arch Redevelopment Carl Turner’s plans

improvements to the museum and gallery area has been awarded a first-round pass.’

LDN will now submit an HLF Stage 2 funding bid and develop the scheme up to RIBA Stage 7.

The project is the third phase of improvements to the building. Local firm Bowman Riley Architects completed the £770,000 first phase, delivering a new accessible entrance, ground floor toilets and commercial spaces in 2015.

Work on the second phase, which will repair the roof and refurbish the main foyer started earlier this month. Proposals to create a new restaurant within the historic complex are also under discussion. make way for two new four- and six-storey buildings providing flats, shops and communal spaces. In total, there will be 19 apartments – six of which are earmarked for social housing.

An existing temporary pavilion, which houses Peckham Platform, a public art gallery supporting

local artists, will also be taken down – though the AJ understands the facility could move into the new building. Meanwhile the well-known Peckham Peace Wall will be restored and moved to a new location in the square.

But the scheme has been criticised by local campaign group Save Peckham Arch. The AJ understands that the group is currently trying to nominate the arch as an Asset of Community Value.

Arch designer John McAslan of McAslan + Partners said: ‘Our arch in Peckham was a tremendous collaboration between ourselves and Arup, Southwark and the artist Ron Haselden, whose dramatic light sculpture anticipated weather patterns as they passed through the area. ’I would hope that it could be incorporated into Peckham’s regeneration in some way or dismantled and erected elsewhere. I’m sure it has a beneficial use somewhere.’

In September, Carl Turner Architects’ plans for a newbuild on nearby Eagle Wharf were granted planning permission. The scheme will provide a new home for Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Proposals by Carl Turner Architects to remove the famous Peckham Arch as part of a redevelopment of Peckham Square have been recommended for approval by Southwark Council

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he contentious demolition of the 35m-span, canopy-like entrance to Peckham square, designed by John McAslan in 1994, forms part of submitted proposals to overhaul the area in south London.

The plan, which currently has 112 public comments largely objecting to the scheme, will go to committee next Tuesday (8 November).

Backed by Southwark Council, the scheme includes removing the 22-year-old steel and timber structure to

Structural Concrete Alliance announces 2016 award shortlist The Structural Concrete Alliance has shortlisted three projects for the 2016 Structural Concrete Alliance Award for Repair and Refurbishment, with the winner to be announced by journalist Kate Silverton at the Concrete Society Awards Dinner to be held at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London on 17th November.

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he winners were chosen from entries received from members of the three trade associations which make up the Structural Concrete Alliance: the Concrete Repair Association (CRA); Corrosion Prevention Association (CPA); and the Sprayed Concrete Association (SCA).

The shortlisted projects include Sika Ltd for its restoration of Poplar Baths in London; CCL (GB) Ltd for its upgrading and strengthening work at National Grid PLC’s Isle of Grain site near Rochester, Kent; and Volkerlaser for the refurbishment and strengthening of the Woodhouse Tunnel in Leeds.

Sika provided materials for an extensive programme of concrete and structural repairs to transform the Grade II listed Poplar Baths from a former public baths to a state-of-the-art leisure centre. Owned by Tower Hamlets Council, the building was in such a poor condition due to chloride-induced cracks across its entire 1,600m2 surface area that it was included on English Heritage’s at Risk Register.

The bespoke solution involved the design of special anchors capable of restraining bursting forces of 223 tonnes per anchor and included the safe detensioning of the existing wire from around the bund wall, using a post-tensioned assisted strap restrainment system. Defective concrete areas were repaired using a polymer-modified mortar, with a polymer-modified fairing coat and cementitious coating applied in the rebates.

The refurbishment and strengthening of the twin bore, 4 lane Woodhouse Tunnel in Leeds conducted

by Volkerlaser involved two years of nightshifts to minimise disruption to the public.

It involved a complex combination of extensive concrete repair; strengthening by reinforcement addition; extensive sprayed concrete to large areas of repair; the introduction of galvanic anodes in most of the repaired concrete; and traditional formwork and reinforced concrete construction of wall thickening, involving extensive drilling and dowel fixing to

tie the new construction to the weak existing walls. VolkerLaser developed a small structural tie allowing smaller drilled holes and reducing phasing requirements, saving time and money.

Commenting on the award, the judges stated: “The annual Structural Concrete Award aims to identify innovative structural concrete repair and refurbishment solutions that overcome demanding engineering challenges, while advancing technology and understanding.

“Choosing the winners was extremely difficult this year due to the high quality and diversity of the entries. CCL’s solution for the Isle of Grain bund was selected as we were impressed by the innovative approach to safely detensioning the existing wire system, which we recognised as being extremely technically challenging.

“Sika’s sympathetic restoration of Poplar Baths and the complexity of the logistics required in Volkerlaser’s refurbishment of the Woodhouse tunnel served to highlight the innovation and flexibility our specialists must offer in developing repair and refurbishment solutions” For further information, visit www.structuralconcretealliance.org.uk.

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In conjunction with the English Heritage and main contractors Guildmore, APA Concrete Repairs delivered a long-term concrete repair system and protective coating works to the building. Galvanic, sacrificial anodes were installed to manage steel corrosion in the interior which consists of curved reinforced concrete columns forming a series of arches.

CCL (GB) Ltd provided a solution to replace the existing restrainment system to the outside of the concrete bund walls surrounding the liquid gas steel tanks on the site. The 50,000m3 capacity tanks, originally commissioned in 1981, are each surrounded by a reinforced concrete bund wall to provide secondary containment in the event of a rupture of the steel tank.

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Ensuring safety in home refurbishment, design or construction When it comes to refurbishing or rebuilding a home, being aware of key trends or requirements is a must. Somewhat surprisingly, many of those involved in the industry are unsure of who is responsible for home security measures. Should someone refurbishing a home pay close attention to its security?

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ccording to research collected by IronmongeryDirect, they should be. Preventing burglaries is just as important as ever – and home security measures that can be fitted easily during a refurbishment have been proven to help protect households.

Current burglary statistics According to an Office for National Statistics report, there were 1,920 burglaries per day in the UK, which equates to 1.33 each minute. Each home burglary costs a homeowner an average of £3,600, which means those involved in home building, renovation and refurbishment need to place a higher amount of scrutiny on their home security systems. But which work best?

The best security measures for homeowners

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First and foremost, a home needs a good lock system. Locks as a security device have existed for over 4,000 years, continually changing through refinement and new technology since 2,000BC.

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If you’re wondering why it’s so important to fit a good lock system on properties, you may be surprised to learn that 30 per cent of all burglaries are through open windows or unlocked doors. A further 34 per cent of burglars use the front door as an entry point, with deadbolts and other preventative methods most important when it comes to improving security.

Even the act of focusing on security when you’re rebuilding or redeveloping a home can help deter theft. A report from the University of North Carolina surveyed convicted burglars, of which 60 per cent admitted they avoided homes that had alarmed security systems in place.

It’s clearly vital to place home security at the heart of what you do. According to a Royal Statistical Society report used in IronmongeryDirect’s research, a home without a security system is 300 per cent more likely to be burgled.

According to an Office for National Statistics report, there were 1,920 burglaries per day in the UK, which equates to 1.33 each minute.

Each home burglary costs a homeowner an average of £3,600, which means those involved in home building, renovation and refurbishment need to place a higher amount of scrutiny on their home security systems.

You don’t need to go overboard on deterrents either. Instead, fitting measures such as window locks, indoor lights, double door locks and external motion sensors are 50 times safer than their undefended counterparts. Even just fitting effective window and door locks makes a house or building 12 times safer.

Burglar alarms may not be as effective as first thought, as studies

have found that the preventative effect has lessened since the 1990s.

However, it’s important to mention the 60% of US burglars who factored alarms into their decision to avoid properties. To put it simply, not fitting an alarm in a property seems like an unnecessary risk.

Is CCTV worth it?

According to the latest crime statistics, Police arrest just 14 people per 100 burglaries, which may be something to do with the poor identification of criminals. This naturally leads to a question for anyone involved in home building or refurbishment - is adding CCTV to a home property worth it?

In the same Royal Statistical Society report studied by IronmongeryDirect, homes that added CCTV on top of window locks, security chains and door locks had the highest safety rating of all – but also the smallest sample size, which is not surprising when you consider that in a survey by Which?, only five per cent of members had home CCTV. It’s fairly clear that CCTV is helpful – but may not be worth the cost unless you live in an especially burglar-prone area, as a home is only slightly safer when it has CCTV fitted compared to having secure locks, indoor lights and external motion sensors. When you’re undertaking any aspect of a refurbishment, rebuild or construction project for a home, it’s clear that security measures need to be in place to help prevent burglaries.

TOUPRET UK have launched the first range of DECONTAMINATING skimming fillers which contain the active Toupret registered SANEO formulation.

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OUPRET SANEO products take up to 24 hours to effectively start purifying the air inside, thereafter releasing clean air back into the environment.

This process continues for the life of Toupret skimming filler . The benefits of SANEO go further because it still works after being painted by any normal paint system or wallcovering . If combined with a decontaminating paint it reinforces its effectiveness.

Toupret UK, s Jim Newark goes on to explain: “ FORMALDEHYDE is the NO.1 indoor pollutant recently classified as CMR in Europe and classified as carcinogenic by the World Health Organisation. FORMALDEHYDE is used in many manufacturing processes that end up in the home and workplace.

Surprising to many of us normal folk, chemicals given off by scented candles, plug in scented devices and household cleaning products. give of LIMONENE. Unfortunately although smelling fresh and pleasant its chemical reaction with normal air in your house etc. can produce molecules of FORMALDEHYDE” A recent article in The Daily Mail by Jaya Narin reported on recent tests carried

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The first AIRLESS spray product with SANEO that requires no trowelling! Also its machine flow of 2.6 litres per minute combined with a tip size of 4.19 means it can be put through smaller cost effective airless spray machines than most other ready to use or powder skimming fillers.

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out by Professor Alaistair Lewis of The National Centre for Atmospheric Science at The University of York who explained the problem and the research that they did .The bottom line of these tests was made very clear in that Formaldehyde causes cancer particularly in the nose and throat .Many of the tests conclusions are in line with what TOUPRET external test laboratory [EUROFINS] have ratified in accordance with ISO 16000 Standard on the claims made by Toupret SANEO and the benefits of acting to reduce this pollutant .

The two new TOUPRET SANEO skimming fillers are now available to be ordered through most professional trade Builders Merchants, Independent trade paint stores, Brewers Decorating centres, Crown Decorating centres, Dulux Decorating Centres and Johnstone Paints trade centres.

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Forme UK Design and Architecture completes 55,000 sq ft redevelopment on Wimpole Street

Design team Client Lazari Investments Interior Architects and design team leader Forme UK Design and Architecture Project manager Lazari Investments Quantity Surveyor Lazari Investments

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Forme UK Design and Architecture has completed the redevelopment of four inter-connected buildings on Wimpole Street in central London, transforming these into a single commercial building of 55,000 sq ft of prime office space.

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he buildings dating from 1893, 1895, 1907 and 1930 used to be part of the original Debenhams Store and were used for storing Debenhams samples. The site included a tunnel which led to the Debenhams flagship store on Oxford Street.

A part listed site, the brief was to provide modern workplace accommodation that reflected the buildings’ heritage while providing 58,000 sq ft of contiguous open workspace. One of the challenges for the design team was to work with differing floor levels across the mixed building stock.

The project involved extensive structural amendments including the removal of existing internal masonry walls and the removal of and infilling of existing internal stair and lift shafts.

Forme UK created a new reception space by annexing an existing light-well that provides natural daylight and a vertical route for the new scenic lifts, new wc cores and roof terraces at two levels.

Mark Twigg, Director at Forme UK said, “CBRE has taken a lease of the buildings top two floors as well as the roof terraces and have co joined its West End offices via a new link into its existing tenancy at Henrietta house next door. The rest of the space has been taken and fitted out by “The Office Group”. This culminates in a fully let building with leases signed by both tenants before the project completed. “

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Forme UK Design and Architecture is London-based design and architecture studio which delivers innovative design solutions for clients throughout the world. Forme UK Design and Architecture has an established reputation for outstanding design in the leisure, lifestyle and public sectors.

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Montpelier Montpelier Joinery is brought to the market by the makers of Prime Oak; Andrew Whitlock and Warren Lowe. Our goal is to provide superior products that are more durable and outperform any yet seen in the market place, and by doing so, improve the lifestyle of discerning homeowners.

Our products are all produced using Accoya timber, giving unrivalled durability and performance beyond any other timber product in the market today.

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ccoya timber is becoming an increasingly popular material due to its quality, strength and versatility. Accoya has so little movement it limits paint cracks forming due to the wood expanding, taking the finish and quality to a new dimension.

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Our bi-folding doors and windows provide a great solution for dark rooms and create a seamless link from your home to your garden, opening in mere

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Our unique design offers a flush fitting stormproof casement combining the wonderful aesthetic appeal of the more traditional with modern performance that is at the top of its class.

seconds. Not only do they help to enhance the property’s character but they also offer panoramic views of your garden throughout the year. Our bi-folding doors and windows are a quintessential addition to any household and can be designed to bespoke measurements and fitted into existing openings.

Replacement Windows Montpelier also offer made-to measure replacements windows in both flush casement and sliding sash designs, handpainted in your choice of colour.

Traditional, flush fitting casements are still incredibly popular, presenting a timeless look with a function that is hard to beat.

Typically these windows come in two distinct traditional styles; Flush Fitting and Storm Proof. Flush fitting casements feature windows that close flush into the frames and are more commonly found on period properties, whilst Storm-proof casements are typically found on more modern properties. Our unique design offers a flush fitting storm-proof casement combining the wonderful aesthetic appeal of the more traditional with modern

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The box sash window dates back to the 17th Century and is still regarded as one of the most elegant and complete designs ever offered. In our design, the use of Accoya plays a huge part in ensuring that both opening and closing, assisted by a choice of traditional cords and weights or a more modern spiral balance system, are always effortless due to the timbers inherent ability to withstand shrinking and swelling. Together with incredibly tight tolerances that our modern machining allows, and the care and attention to detail our hand finishing provides, the finished window has an incredible smoothness of operation each and every time without the rattles and problems often encountered in these designs.

Call us now on 01384 279933 to take advantage of our complimentary design consultation with one of our experienced nationwide designers or visit our website www.montpelierjoinery. com to gain a better insight into our work and what we strive to achieve.

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Smart Transformation of Bristol’s Iconic Electricity House Situated in the heart of Bristol’s city centre, the imposing Electricity House has been restored to its former glory by developer Crest Nicholson, bringing back the building’s distinctive art deco style.

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riginally designed by renowned architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the Grade II-listed building is situated within a conservation area, and has been transformed into a mixed-use development of 85 high-specification luxury apartments and commercial space.

Many of the original art deco features have been recreated, including the style of the window and door systems from Smart Architectural Aluminium, specified both for their authentic appearance and outstanding performance.

Supplied and installed by Techniglaze, one of Smart’s specialist fabricator and installer partners, the company’s Alitherm Heritage system provided the perfect solution for windows from the first to the fifth floor of the building. In excess of 300 windows were supplied and installed by Techniglaze, including 225 Alitherm Heritage units.

On floor five, the windows are fully opening, whereas on the lower floors, dummy vents and opening lights (with handles and friction

“Electricity House was exactly the sort of scheme that Alitherm Heritage was designed for, with the project sympathetically developed to retain this imposing landmark in the heart of Bristol’s city centre.”

Eddie Robinson, Smart’s Managing Director

stays) have been installed; these will then be made openable once the surrounding area is pedestrianised, but will remain locked in the meantime. Head boxes have also been fitted to the top of these windows to facilitate the installation of a natural ventilation system.

Despite the exceptionally slim lines of the Alitherm Heritage system, the units accommodated 36mm double glazed units to cater for the different levels of acoustic requirements specified by an acoustic engineer.

Speaking after the project was completed, Spencer Newman, Techniglaze Director, said: “This was both a technically and logistically challenging project, set right in the heart of Bristol city centre, but we are all delighted with the outcome.

We worked closely with the

Smart team and the client, Crest Nicholson, to make sure we were able to realise their design and performance aspirations.”

Developed to precisely match the slim profiles of traditional steel windows that are a feature of many heritage projects and listed buildings, Alitherm Heritage nevertheless delivers the exceptional thermal performance associated with modern aluminium systems.

This enables a ‘B’ grade window energy rating to be achieved - when fabricated with the correct specification and glazed unit.

Smart Eco Futural system provided an equally elegant and thermally-efficient solution for the fifth floor balcony doors. 10 sets of double doors were specified, together with seven sets of Smart Wall commercial doors for the ground floor retail areas - including one automatic door for the disabled access entrance.

The window and door profiles were all produced in a dark brown polyester powder coat finish (RAL 8070) to match the building’s original fenestration, providing a robust, durable and low-maintenance finish.

For more information, call Smart’s technical support team on 01934 876 100, or visit www.smartsystems.co.uk.

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Smart’s Managing Director, Eddie Robinson said: “Electricity House was exactly the sort of scheme that Alitherm Heritage was designed for, with the project sympathetically developed to retain this imposing landmark in the heart of Bristol’s city centre. The system has helped maintain the aesthetic integrity of the original building, but at the same time enables the building managers and apartment owners to benefit from the comfort and cost efficiencies that modern aluminium materials deliver.”

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History in the heart of Whitehall protected with the help of Selectaglaze

As planning got underway for restoring Banqueting House, security was highlighted as a key concern as well as reducing noise ingress from outside.

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nigo Jones designed the current Banqueting House in 1619-22 after its predecessor was devastated by fire. Since construction, Banqueting House’s primary use was to stage State events, masques, provide private drinking space for James I and in 1636 to display the great ceiling paintings of James I by Sir Peter Paul Rubens.

Famously, King Charles I was executed in Cromwell’s time, outside the building in 1649 on a temporary scaffold specially built for the occasion.

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Royal Warrant Holder, Selectaglaze, was approached to provide a fitting bespoke solution to replace the current blast net curtains. It not only had to offer protection to the large windows, but also needed to be a discreet and unobtrusive window treatment.

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Selectaglaze knew it had products certified to the requirement, but they had never been specified to these sizes. The Main Hall window openings were 3.6m high and 2.0m wide. Two years ago, testing was carried out for what turned out to be the largest ever single casement to be blast tested in the UK. The results were a success and planning for the installation began.

Selectaglaze is the specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing. With fifty years’ experience, it has worked on all building types.

Fitting the units provided an interesting task as half the openings were at upper gallery level 10m above the main floor.

The gallery could not be loaded. Working very closely with Gardiner & Theobold, structural engineers Hockley & Dawson and Royal Warrant holding scaffolders Allen and Foxworthy, a careful method of installation was devised involving a columnar scaffolding design complete with lifting apparatus to each opening. In all, 39 units were installed.

“The windows look great, I bet you never thought you would hear me say that!” commented the architect. As well as offering blast protection and noise insulation in access of 45dB, the secondary glazing also provides essential UV filtering to the Thomson Specification approved by the National Gallery, V&A and others.

Secondary glazing is fitted to the room side of a building and is a completely independent and fully reversible adaptation, widely accepted by most heritage bodies.

Selectaglaze is the specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of secondary glazing. With fifty years’ experience, it has worked on all building types.

For further information, literature and test results, please contact Selectaglaze on 01727 837271/e-mail:enquiries@ selectaglaze.co.uk or visit: www.selectaglaze.co.uk

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ROLL UP, ROLL UP – FOR AN EXCITING NEW DOOR FROM GARADOR Garador has launched a brand new product!

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he GaraRoll Lite is an exciting new garage door that offers a range of advantages and innovative engineering – all at an affordable price.

The original GaraRoll roller door was launched back in 2011 and has been a top favourite across the UK, thanks to its space saving design and rust resistant aluminium laths and its unique spring balance system.

Now, the new GaraRoll Lite gives an alternative choice for people seeking the advantages of a great roller door but with a significant price advantage.

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Garador’s managing director Simon Hipgrave says: “We have been looking at bringing out a more affordable version of our very sophisticated GaraRoll roller doors for some time, and we are now delighted GaraRoll Lite is ready to put on the market.

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Simon continues: “While we expect our GaraRoll, with its unique technology to continue to sell well; GaraRoll Lite also offers excellent functionality and of course great looks which we know will be appealing for both modern and

traditional builds across the country.”

The GaraRoll Lite is available in a choice of three smooth and deco paint colours: Traffic White, Anthracite Grey and Golden Oak (timber effect). It also features two stylish lines on each lath; these subtle linear indentations contribute to a minimalistic design, underlining the impression of a smart, modern and well-engineered door.

As expected, GaraRoll Lite is engineered to Garador’s very high standards. It combines a tubular motor driven design with the convenience of an automatic electric operator and two hand transmitters that use a 433 MHz ultra-high frequency radio signal for added security. The doors are constructed from 77mm high aluminium profiles, filled with CFC free polyurethane foam providing thermal insulation. There is also a built-in internal courtesy light with 2 minute delay for ease of use on those dark winters’ nights.

The design and colour of a garage door is a crucial choice for nearly all homeowners and builders. The GaraRoll Lite is available in a choice of three smooth and deco paint colours: Traffic White, Anthracite Grey and Golden Oak (timber effect). It also features two stylish lines on each lath; these subtle linear indentations contribute to a minimalistic design, underlining the impression of a smart, modern and well-engineered door.

Safety is a key consideration with any new door design at Garador. To meet European Safety Standards, each GaraRoll Lite is therefore supplied with a solid metal box cover for the curtain when it rolls up at the top of the door opening. Furthermore, an optical sensor has been fitted into the floor seal to ensure that the door curtain stops, in the event of an obstruction.

The optical sensor utilises light beam technology, whereby when the beam is broken the door will stop.

Purchasing a roller door design that is easy to fit is an important consideration for builders and garage door fitters alike. With the GaraRoll Lite, Garador has come up with a handy-belt system to fit the curtain to the barrel, making the door quicker and easier to install.

With guides of just 72mm not normally found on domestic roller doors, these doors can be fitted behind 75mm reveals.

Find out more about the new GaraRoll Lite roller door by visiting www.garador.co.uk or calling 01935 443798.

NorDan celebrates 90 years in business NorDan, Scandinavian producers of high quality, high performance timber windows and doors, celebrated 90 years in business in 2016. And NorDan UK Ltd, opened new headquarters in Livingston this month.

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ts high performance timber windows are extremely popular with architects for refurbishment and renovation projects in social housing, private build and one off self build projects across the UK. Their timber window products have a life expectancy beyond 60 years, with very low maintenance requirements.

The firm was founded in 1926 by Johannes Rasmussen, and is today run from headquarters in Moi, Norway, by the third generation of the Rasmussen family.

NorDan prides itself in using carefully sourced, certified, sustainable raw material to make its windows and doors. Timber comes from some of the slowest growing forests in northern Europe, engineered into high quality frames, creating energy efficient products for the construction industry.

The firm is constantly innovating. It has credentials and certification that satisfy Passivhaus and beyond. The latest innovations include solar windows which are in effect solar panels within the window system –the future, today! the window will only tilt in for ventilation, but can still “turn” when facilities managers need to carry out any maintenance. Strong enough to take a single sash weight of up to 90Kg, makes it suitable for a range of applications, including floor to ceiling Juliette balcony doors. Since it was invented in the 1960s, over 5 million units have been produced with next to no call backs.

Moi Norway as well as Group Headquarters, is also one of 8 manufacturing plants, giving the firm the capability to deliver to the UK and other European markets in high volumes.

Rasmussen, the founder, invented the world’s first tilt and turn window, designed to have

NorDan prides itself in using carefully sourced, certified, sustainable raw material to make its windows and doors.

Timber comes from some of the slowest growing forests in northern Europe, engineered into high quality frames, creating energy efficient products for the construction industry.

TOP RIGHT Reading project where NorDan provided windows to Crest Nicholson Regeneration ABOVE MIDDLE Imperial College London was refurbished using NorDan windows and specialist cladding from expert firm d+b Facades.

good weather properties against high winds and driving rain, but be flexible and easy to clean from the inside.

NorDan’s three handled window product “StormGuard” – is of particular interest to those clients refurbishing tower blocks, where weather resistance at height is very important.

Maintenance and installation of this product, can be done without scaffolding reducing costs for facilities managers.

Lewis Long House in the Western Isles, a private build now self catering business www.lewislonghouse.com LEFT SMART door technology

StormGuard brand is a timber window, with optional alu cladding. It works on a bolt system with no hinge mechanism. This helps its long life in use. It is highly secure and with added safety features as the third handle can be removed, where in for example student accommodation and commercial premises,

NorDan launched its SMART door technology to the UK market in 2016. You can open the door using your mobile phone at a distance, to let in tradesmen, deliveries and children returning from school. And NorDan’s 7.5m sliding patio doorset can rival any thoughts of bifold doors. You can see more at www. nordan.co.uk where brochures are also downloadable.

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NorDan can supply the UK construction market – in massive volumes, such as the 3,000 windows to contractor Jerram Falkus for a regeneration project in East London. But the firm is also popular with architects for one off self build projects where one house is built to stand alone. The low u value windows in Lewis Long House, in the Western Isles of Scotland, won this Year’s European Green Tourism Award. The owners experienced 113mph winds in last winter’s storm, and were hugely complementary of their NorDan sliding patio doorsets, which robustly withstood the equivalent of a hurricane.

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A Georgian townhouse is remodelled to meet the highest energy performance standards.

A historic Listed Georgian townhouse in London’s Bloomsbury has been renovated into a peaceful and energy efficient home that approaches Passivhaus Enerphit standards.

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his was accomplished by using contemporary insulation techniques including an advanced secondary glazing system from Selectaglaze that noticeably improves the performance of the traditional, single glazed sash windows.

The client wanted a home that used as little energy as possible and offered the most comfortable environment. Robert Prewett of Prewett Bizley architects took on the challenge of convincing conservation officers that a Grade II Listed building could be successfully fitted with a range of energy saving measures whilst retaining the important historical features.

The large single glazed sash windows were a particular challenge as

Selectaglaze secondary glazing was established in 1966, and Royal Warrant Holders since 2004 it has extensive experience and knowledge of working with all building types including listed and new build.

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they represented a significant proportion of the wall area and could not be replaced.

Therefore the answer was secondary glazing; but the extremely high levels of insulation required, the aesthetics and the need for working shutters in some rooms demanded a bespoke solution.

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Robert approached Selectaglaze and originally suggested a completely new design but coincidentally the company was both developing a new sash window design and trialling Pilkington’s Spacia thin vacuum units which have a centre pane U-value of 1.0. The resulting Series 25 window proved perfect for the project as it offered high sealing efficiency, a very low U-value and a discrete frame with a specifically developed slide catch that allowed shutters to fully close. The house now has air tightness close to 1 air change per hour at test pressure which demonstrates that the secondary glazing is performing very well.

The intricacy of the project and the time needed to obtain consents meant that part of the building had to be occupied before the secondary glazing was fitted. As a result, the owner experienced the change in comfort levels offered by the original window and with the secondary glazing in place. The difference was remarkable and what was also evident was the almost complete removal of road noise. This had not originally been regarded as a significant problem but the absence of noise certainly added to the comfort.

Monitoring tests will now assess the efficiency of the scheme over time but meanwhile there has been a transformation that provides a modern comfortable home environment within an historic building.

Selectaglaze was established in 1966 and Royal Warrant Holder since 2004. It has extensive experience and knowledge of working with all building types including Listed and new build.

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

Latest News Mace set for £54m Twickenham East Stand revamp Mace is in the front row to extend Twickenham rugby stadium’s east stand as part of a plan to improve the match day experience for supporters.

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he Rugby Football Union is planning to spend £54m extending the stand outwards to add six levels for hospitality and conference events.

Designed by Mott MacDonald, the redevelopment plan will double the available space on the east stand to around 220,000 sq ft but not affect the existing bowl infrastructure and seating.

Mace was originally brought on board as project manager and is now understood to be set to convert to the main contractor role.

Subject to planning approval, construction could start in March 2017 with the project aiming for completion in June 2018.

BDP lands £500m job to re-house MPs during Parliament Refurbishment BDP has won the contract to convert a number of listed buildings to house MPs during the refurbishment of the Palace of Westminster

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he practice will refurbish around 15,300m² of office space in House of Commons buildings, including the Norman Shaw buildings originally designed as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, along with 1 Derby Gate and 1 Parliament Street.

The prize in the main competition for the £6 billion refurbishment of the Houses of Parliament is being fought out by BDP, Allies and Morrison, Foster + Partners and HOK, with a decision expected to be announced before Christmas.

BDP architect director Tim Leach said: ‘This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to refurbish the buildings on Parliament’s Northern Estate, close to the Palace of Westminster and at the heart of Whitehall, to create a modern office environment and external landscape to meet the needs of the House of Commons, its MPs, researchers and supporting facilities, well into the 21st century.’

Although currently in use as offices, BDP said the buildings do not currently fully comply with regulations, including those for fire safety.

It added that there are also significant

weaknesses in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, which regularly fail.

The value of the contract will be between £15 million and £25 million, depending on the shape of a detailed design brief, which is currently being worked up.

In 2014, BDP was appointed as architect and civil and structural engineer for the design and refurbishment of the Grade II-listed Old Admiralty Building on Whitehall, London for the Department for Education.

Wright & Wright reveals Scott’s Magdalen library Refurb Practice unveils changes to bring Oxford University College’s library into 21st century

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right & Wright architects have unveiled the practice’s transformation of the library at Oxford University’s Magdalen College.

Designed as a single hall school by JC Buckler in 1851, the building was converted into a library in 1930

by Giles Gilbert Scott. Before the current redesign, it provided just 48 reading places for a student population of 600, and was considered no longer fit for purpose.

The new design replaces floor levels introduced

by Giles Gilbert Scott to once again reveal the full height and expansive space of the existing Library hall and its windows. Within this cathedral-like space, the architects have added an oak-clad, steelframed intervention conceived as a giant piece of freestanding furniture.

Architect Clare Wright, says: “The reworking of

Magdalen College Library and the quadrangle in which it sits was a delightfully challenging exercise which Sandy Wright, Stephen Smith and I relished working on together.

“We feel deeply privileged to have worked for such a fantastic client body. They were immensely receptive to architectural ideas as well as those for resolving practical difficulties and encouraged us to strive for the very best.”

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The £10.5 million project has seen the Grade II-listed library gain additional meeting areas, storage and staff facilities as well as space for over 3,200 linear metres of books.

The new library can accommodate up to 120 readers in various study settings in an intervention described

by Wright & Wright as “both contemporary and respectful of the historic architecture”.

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Legionella, like many bacteria, thrive at certain water temperatures and therefore, a wide range of workplaces are at risk where artificial water systems exist, e.g. local authorities, large businesses, universities, hospitals, nursing and care homes, schools, children’s nurseries, housing associations, charities, hostels, landlords, managing agents, hoteliers, guest houses and caravan and camping site owners. In fact, anywhere where water is stored and circulated around a building.

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NEW Controls for Simply Saving Energy DANLERS Limited have recently launched an extensive range of reliable, easy to install, controls for Lighting and HVAC including: NEW HIGH BAY CONTROLS An extensive range of controls suitable across a wide spectrum of high bay applications.

NEW EASYZAPP SWITCHING CONTROLS Remotely programmable PIR Occupancy switches by mobile phone / tablet from up to 100m away. Standard ceiling ush or surface mount and high bay mounting options.

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NEW DAYLIGHT LINKED DIMMING PIR SWITCHES With adjustable run-on for lower light level when areas are not occupied.

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Construction group SDC saves space, time and money with new SMART OKI Multifunction Printers Customer Background SDC is a construction company group that works across a variety of sectors including research and development, commercial, manufacturing, automotive, healthcare and education. As a result, it often has around 20 to 30 concurrent live projects on the go – each with their own temporary site manager’s OFjCE

The Challenge Building sites can be a tough environment for any printer. It needs to be able to cope with anything, from dust and mud clogging up its insides to rough-handling by a constant stream of users and being moved from site to site.

The main challenge is space. SDC had a selection of devices in each of its site OFjCES INCLUDING ! MONO AND ! COLOUR printers for the many drawings needed FOR EACH PROJECT DAY TO DAY OFjCE printing and a separate photocopier, all causing space restrictions in an already limited workplace.

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Customer Quote f4HE REASON FOR GOING FOR THAT SPECIjC device was to have all the functionality in one place – it can print, scan, fax and photocopy. It is very compact so it just sits in the corner and doesn’t take up any desk space,� says Kit Lock, IT Technician at SDC. “We also wanted a machine that could REPLICATE THE jNER DETAILS ON DRAWINGS but – at the other end of the spectrum – quickly print out a big Wet Paint sign.

We need these quickly because we are working with the public much of the time. They have to be good quality so people can read them,�

“We have been impressed by the quality, speed and overall performance of the OKI smart printers.�

Kit Lock, IT Technician - SDC

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Conclusion “We are expecting to make savings through standardised consumables and a reduction in number of devices� says Lock. “It has made life in the IT department a lot easier as we are not installing machines right, left and centre. All the devices are set up the same, staff can go to any site and print straightaway. Also there’s no scanning software involved because it’s all done through the machine.�

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The decision was made to standardise all devices so that they originate from a single vendor. Some of SDC’s existing units were OKI printers which had proved robust and reliable, so OKI seemed the obvious choice. The OKI Smart

Multifunction Printer (MFP) passed the TEST WITH kYING COLOURS AND AN ORDER FOR several new Smart MC853dnct MFP’s followed.

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Latest News Property developer MHA wins planning permission for major residential redevelopment in Slough t London-based developer MHA has been granted permission to build 155 flats in Slough t Previously offices and a depot, the redevelopment scheme will include 29 affordable apartments t Completion expected to coincide with opening of Crossrail station in 2019

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ondon-based property developer MHA has won planning permission for a new build scheme of 155 apartments next to Slough Station in time for the arrival of Crossrail in the town.

The 12,316 m2 site, located off Petersfield Avenue, will comprise two seven-storey apartment blocks including 126 private and 29 affordable units alongside landscaped and dedicated play areas.

Councillors from Slough Borough Council also granted permission for 164 car parking spaces – the majority located in the basement with provision for 7KW rapid charge electric vehicle charging points to encourage the use of low carbon emission vehicles. In addition, the residential redevelopment scheme will include 180 cycle bays.

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MHA, which acquired the site in September 2014 with planning permission for 90 flats, has managed to secure a significant increase in unit numbers. The developer aims to begin demolition of existing buildings shortly and then start construction with the aim of completing the flats in time for the Crossrail station, which opens in 2019.

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Hossein Abedinzadeh, founder of MHA, said: “Our highly-experienced planning team has worked diligently over the past 12 months to maximise the number of much-needed homes to be delivered on this important site in Slough.

“We now look forward to the delivery phase of this project. It will bring vital residential accommodation to Berkshire and with Crossrail around the corner, the flats will become increasingly valuable assets for both investors and homeowners.”

Significant expansion works start at Rugby school EXPANSION works at Hillmorton primary school are now underway as the school undergoes a major extension by midlands contractor Ashe Construction.

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he £2.1 million investment to expand the school on Watts Lane will include an additional seven classrooms, doubling the school capacity in time for the start of 2017 academic year.

Connected to the existing building the new extension will enable the primary school to become a two-form entry school and give the building a much needed refresh.

Catherine Crisp, head teacher at Hillmorton primary school said: “We’re so glad that works have officially started on the school and can’t wait to see the finished project.

The demand for more school spaces has been growing year on year and the new extension will enable us to meet the needs of the community we serve.”

Sheridan Mcknight, partnerships director at Ashe construction said: “This significant project will be split into two phases; phase one will see the addition of two new classrooms and phase two will include the development of a two storey unit with five new classrooms. The refurbishment will create a bright and engaging working environment for the primary pupils and benefit thousands of students for years to come.”

Ashe Construction will be working in partnership with Pick Everard, an independent management, design and construction consultancy, and the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) on the year-long school project. empa, which is managed by Scape Group works in collaboration with a collection of local authorities

and partners to deliver public sector projects on time and to budget.

Ian Towlson, regional frameworks manager for empa said: “This is one of a number of school projects we are delivering in Warwickshire as we help the council meet the growing demand for school spaces. It’s a substantial project and we look forward to pupils enjoying their new school surroundings next year.”

Alastair Hamilton, partner at Pick Everard, said: “We are delighted to be working in partnership with Ashe Construction and empa to achieve a state of the art school extension for Hillmorton Primary School.

“During the last 10 years we have really grown our work in the education sector and now have a strong track record in both schools and further education; in particular our work for independent schools has significantly increased. We look forward to helping Hillmorton to create great teaching facilities for its pupils and employees.”

Ashe Construction will be working in partnership with Pick Everard, an independent management, design and construction consultancy, and the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) on the yearlong school project. empa, which is managed by Scape Group works in collaboration with a collection of local authorities and partners to deliver public sector projects on time and to budget.

Editor’s Choice Comar 5P.i ECO+ Thermally efficient Polyamide Insulation (P.i) casement window system, designed for aesthetics, security and performance.

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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems constantly look for ways to exceed what the market demands.

Current trends are for window and door systems to provide aesthetics as well as achieve environmental, security, thermal efficiency and life cycle targets. Therefore, Comar are pleased to launch their latest development: the Comar 5P.i ECO+ range.

Comar 5P.i ECO+ has been designed to perform, whilst backed by Comar’s market leading delivery.

Comar 5P.i ECO+ offers additional thermal performance to the Comar ECO product range: by extending the polyamide strips and inserting thermal foam, this product range will provide a future-proof solution for casement windows meeting U-values up to 2016.

With more and more onus on the environment, window and door systems must be sustainable. Using aluminium the Comar 5P.i ECO+ system is 100% recyclable. Aluminium can be recycled an infinite number of times with no loss to its capability. Comar operates an Environmental Management System certified to ISO 140001.

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Real industry collaboration to offer members greater benefits The Considerate Constructors Scheme - the national scheme established by the construction industry to improve its image - and the National Federation of Builders (NFB) – the construction industry’s longest established trade association - have formed a partnership to promote best practice and raise standards across construction industry SMEs.

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This first, truly ground-breaking collaboration between two construction industry organisations heralds a new way in which like-minded organisations can work effectively together to offer greater benefits to members, at no additional cost.

The partnership will provide NFB members, with a turnover banding of ÂŁ500,000 to ÂŁ3.5 million, free Company Registration with the Considerate Constructors Scheme. It will come in to effect from 1 January 2017.

By becoming a registered company, NFB members (in this banding) will have the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to improving the image of the industry. Scheme-registered companies voluntarily agree to abide by its Code of Considerate Practice. The Code commits those registered with the Scheme to care about appearance, respect the community, protect the environment, secure everyone’s safety and value their workforce.

A record number of over 900 company registrations have been made with the Scheme so far this year, with a total of more than 4,100 company registrations taking place since this type of registration was introduced by the Scheme in 2009.

Pictured: Edward Hardy, Chief Executive of the Considerate Constructors Scheme; Richard Beresford, Chief Executive of the National Federation of Builders.

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Editor’s Choice TORMAX OPENS ON MAYFAIR A tastefully opulent working environment, the Office Space in Town Mayfair serviced offices at 10 Brick Street welcomes staff and visitors into the impressive central atrium with a semi-automatic TORMAX 3-wing revolving door that requires just a gently push from the user to initiate rotation.

TORMAX worked with JPJ Installations Ltd to deliver this sustainable solution, successfully combining easy access with reduced energy consumption. Finished with dramatic black profile, the revolving entrance perfectly enhances the classically understated interior décor.

Taking its design cues from the roaring Twenties, 10 Brick Street combines typical art deco hues with striking geometric patterns in black and white.

With a selection of boutique offices to suit between five to eighteen people, clients benefit from a range of elite services including first-class reception, back-office and bespoke business support not to mention fibre optic internet and integrated phone system. Making the space feel more like a 5-star hotel than a serviced office in central London, the impressive TORMAX revolving entrance is a key feature of the airy atrium, reflecting the effortless glamour of the era.

The 3-wing entrance system is powered by the technologically advance TORMAX 5201 revolving door operator. A world-class solution, reliability is assured in the long-term thanks to a powerful high torque motor and impeccable design credentials that minimise maintenance requirements. In addition to the energy saving, semi-automatic operation, the revolving door at 10 Brick Street also effectively reduces the heat that would lost from the atrium with a standard door, by providing a barrier to the exterior.

If an emergency leads to power failure, the TORMAX 5201 cleverly utilises energy generated by the door being spun as people hurry to exit the building, to operate a brake mechanism. This simple yet effective mechanism combines with adaptable external safety devices and the optional break-out function, to deliver a safety rating that is second to none.

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FAST TRACK ELASTOMERIC WATERPROOFING Triton’s elastomeric, liquid applied TWS-Fastcoat, has provided a rapid drying waterproofing solution for the floor slabs of the subterranean light wells at the Material Store housing development in Hayes.

TWS-Fastcoat is a single pack, moisture curing, elastomeric resin. It cures in a continuous and elastic form, as a totally adhered layer. It guarantees total water tightness and withstands minor building movements and vibrations. info@tritonsystems.co.uk 01322 318830

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The slabs were constructed 1.5m below ground level and although the new concrete incorporated a watertight concrete admixture would have remained gas and vapour permeable. Two coats of Triton’s TWS- Fastcoat, (which can be applied effectively in ambient temperatures even when substrate temperatures are as low as 0o), therefore provided an impervious barrier which will also lower the potential risks of corrosion of the steelwork in the slabs, as well as protecting the outer surfaces.

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ith the client determined to run a full racing and events programme during this entire 20-month-long scheme, Paul Fowles’ race course project was much like a game of chess. Every time the client held a race meeting, all construction work would come to a standstill so complete that you could be lulled into thinking nothing at all was going on.

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Case Study:

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Category: Company: Project: Judges comment:

Paul Fowles MCIOB 2016 Silver Medal Winner Newbuild & Refurbishment over £36M Kier Construction Princess Royal Grandstand, Cheltenham Racecourse Rebuild of Grandstand Paul Fowles’ client said “build me a top class facility, oh and by the way, you have to shut down 16 times on the way so that I can run my business” - he did it!

“I was honoured to be asked to run the redevelopment of the jewel in the crown of National Hunt racing,” Paul recalls.

It involved rather more than just downing tools for a few days. For example, three weeks before the first race day of the project, Paul had 200 workers on site amid a race course that was now 50% construction site. He had to release most of that back to the client in time for the first race meeting.

Paul pulled it off by reassuring the client with precisely detailed plans, indeed this was part of his contract winning strategy

“Within the context of this project, no greater responsibility has fallen onto one person to routinely and relentlessly motivate a construction team through numerous challenges to deliver the client’s ambitions two months ahead of schedule, safely, on budget and with exceptional quality.” Ben Ramsay, Operations Director, Kier Construction

was ever lodged despite the unforgiving gaze of the world’s press and TV cameras.

“Then we reached the 2015 Cheltenham Festival and the prestigious Gold Cup. This was a whole different ball game.

Pressure was on to complete the roof to allow the tower crane to be dismantled.

We were inundated with requests to squeeze the size of the site to help accommodate catering outlets, many of which we assisted in their positioning and supplied power from our temporary supplies. We converted the ground floor of the newbuild grandstand into a bar which also provided access out onto the newly finished steppings; this bonus feature gave spectators a fantastic view of the racing.

Due to the Royal attendances at the Festival we had to assist the police in a full inspection including lifting every single manhole cover for a security check.”

Indeed, the race course won the Jockey Club’s Best Customer Experience Award and the Racegoers Club’s Best Racecourse of the Year Award during the construction period.

“The trust our team had in Paul was plain to see. It was obvious how superbly Paul led and inspired his team who were regularly working over weekends and late into the night to meet required deadlines. We are thrilled with the result and more importantly, so are our customers.” William Gittus, Group Property Director, Jockey Club Racecourses.

at tender stage. He also motivated a committed workforce to return all the working areas to an immaculate no-signof-construction condition for each race day. He then helped the client’s staff set up 36 hours before the public was welcomed in – a process that usually takes weeks.

Closing down the site and subsequently getting it back into play was a process repeated 16 times during the project.

Each time it was accomplished so successfully that no customer complaint

These awards recognise the very best people working in our industry today. It’s not about building the biggest, most dramatic or costly building. It’s about how the individual led the team, engaged stakeholders, showed initiative, managed costs, inspired others, and overcame challenges.

Successful CMYA nominees are construction managers who have shown an exceptional level of competence in managing a project.

Anyone can nominate a great construction manager We receive nominations from clients, end users, project architects, project team members, suppliers or an individual’s manager or director.

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Paul told us “we had to find ways to hide plant and equipment behind walls and hoardings so they were out of public view; nothing could be visible. On some occasions we had to demobilise cranes and hide them away in a compound and scaffold was stripped so it wasn’t on display. All the hard work was rewarded by a simple statement from the media in November 2014: “As an Object lesson in how to stage a big Event on a construction site, Cheltenham was immaculate last weekend” (The Times).”

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Royal Transformation Project gets underway at the Box Office A £402,000 refurbishment of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall (TRCH) box office and entrance foyer is underway in Nottingham thanks to local contractors, Robert Woodhead Limited, Architects Marsh Grochowski, Services Consultants HC M&E and Focus Consultants.

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he transformation will see the original box office stripped back in order to make way for a brand new installation, as well as a new merchandise kiosk and terrace upgrade.

The electrics to the foyer kiosk are also being upgraded, as well as new lighting added in to the terrace.

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specialist refurbishment team, is working closely with the project management team at TRCH and Nottingham City Council to make sure there is as little disruption as possible to the day to day operations of these popular venues during the building works.

Woodhead Director, Derek McGrath, said: “We’re delighted to be working on such a project in the heart of the city. It’s key while working on a site like this that we manage the works with the client’s needs in mind at all times. They need to continue normal daily operations while we are working with them, so we have devised a scheme of works which will cause minimal disruption while delivering as efficient a programme as possible.

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“We have installed a temporary cloakroom and merchandise desk while works are carried out and added protection, where needed, to ensure day to day activities are not interrupted.”

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With over half a million visitors every year, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall are two of the UK’s most successful touring venues, leading the way for arts and entertainment in the East Midlands. The work is part of Nottingham City Council’s commitment to maintaining and ever improving these fantastic venues, and while work is underway all shows will still go on.

Robert Sanderson, Managing Director of the Theatre Royal and Concert Hall, said: “We’re delighted that work is finally underway

Royal Concert Hall Box Office foyer

With over half a million visitors every year, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall are two of the UK’s most successful touring venues, leading the way for arts and entertainment in the East Midlands. The work is part of Nottingham City Council’s commitment to maintaining and ever improving these fantastic venues, and while work is underway all shows will still go on.

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on our Royal Transformation project. We want to improve the customer experience, enhance the sustainability of the building, and future proof it for years to come. These works will not only give a fresh new look for our customers as they come into the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, but they also very importantly pave the way for the next phase of our ambitious programme of works.”

Work began on site on 23rd July and is to be completed by mid-September.

Focus Consultants has been working alongside Woodhead Improve to deliver the project management and quantity surveying on site. Joanne Hardwicke of Focus Consultants added: “This is a fantastic project to be a part of as collectively we change the look of this iconic building used by so many Nottingham people and hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city.

The project is jointly funded by Arts Council England and TRCH.

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“We are working very closely with the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall as well as the Woodhead site team to make sure we monitor progress, keep all key partners regularly informed and work together to deliver a quality and efficient project.”

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EWI system transforms Victorianstyle homes as part of £10m redevelopment When the Sandfields region of Swansea in West Wales was identified as a renewal area in 2014, a £10 million redevelopment programme quickly kicked into action to make housing and environmental improvements in this deprived area.

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ne of the main challenges contractors faced was finding a quick, cost-effective way to improve the thermal performance of hundreds of homes, whilst retaining the character and architectural features of the Victorian-style houses, in addition to providing an attractive finish that would uplift the area.

of vibrant render colours were applied to provide a bright and fresh look to the area.

“The refurbishment had to be sympathetic to the environment, as well as to the homes,” said Paul Winwood, Managing Director of SPSenvirowall. “A characterisation study was carried out by English Heritage and Cadw to identify the character of the area and specific architectural features of the buildings and we used this to inform our decisions over systems to find the right look and performance for the project.

Main contractors Jistcourt and SERS teamed up with SPSenvirowall, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of external wall insulations and rendering solutions, to undertake the refurbishment over three phases using its specialist external wall insulation systems.

“We were able to replicate the existing plinth detail on the homes using an extruded polystyrene board, while using a low level aluminium base rail to ensure minimal damage to the system in the event of future groundworks or pavement replacement.

Currently in its second phase, having already completed six streets in the area and a further 95 properties, the improvements are being made using SPSenvirowall’s Wall System 2 Direct to Masonry system. Over 10,000m2 of SPSenvirowall’s EPS have been used to date, together with Granomin and Nanosil, which are used on the front of the properties with dash on the back.

Aerogel insulation was used to minimise any potential cold bridging using strips around windows, cills and doors, reducing any risk of potential issues and further improving the efficiency of the system. Finally, a variety

As well as providing attractive-looking homes and streets that the community can feel proud of, the SPSenvirowall system has also reduced residents’ energy bills by approximately £300 a year.

“This way we maintained the traditional architectural features of the Victorian-style homes and added a touch of modernity using vibrant render colours. The finished look completely transforms the area and the feedback from residents has been very positive.”

As well as providing attractive-looking homes and streets that the community can feel proud of, the SPSenvirowall system has also reduced residents’ energy bills by approximately £300 a year. An initial assessment of a typical two bedroom mid terrace in the area gave an energy performance rating of a low F. Now insulated and more temperature-controlled, they are carry a C rating, offering significant energy savings and environmental benefits.

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“It is a high profile project for the region so it was vital that we considered every aspect very carefully to find the right solutions that will benefit the residents, future residents and the community as a whole for many, many years to come” added Paul Winwood.

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SPS Envirowall is one of the UK’s leading EWI and decorative render suppliers. Based in South Wales, West Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Essex and Scotland, it has solutions suitable for all types of construction and both new build and refurbishment.

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Chase Mobility Quality of Access Absolute Integration Chase Mobility specialise in bespoke DDA lifts. We do not supply a range of standard products; rather they are designed in conjunction with the clients to give the desired finish. They can be integrated with the surroundings or be features in themselves.

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ll the lifts are based on strong scissor lift platforms that have an initial capacity in excess of the 500kg limit allowed in the standard BS6440. This allows the customer to inset the same flooring as the surroundings (for example marble or other stone) and then the lift capacity is adjusted accordingly.

The clean lines of glass and stainless steel is popular but we can manufacture lifts with oak clad posts, painted steel, trim to match existing balustrade– whatever you want.

The clean lines of glass and stainless steel is popular but we can manufacture lifts with oak clad posts , painted steel , trim to match existing balustrade – whatever you want.

We have fitted lifts in to listed building, National Trust and English Heritage properties as well as the entrances to office blocks and front of house in hotels. Equally we can install lifts outside over light-wells and at the entrances to buildings.

We typically work with architects , end users and trade customers to achieve the desired look whilst ensuring compliance with British Standards. In existing buildings it is sometimes necessary to request concessions to the Building Regulations as the buildings will not allow complete compliance.

Our design team will provide detailed drawings of and civil work required and information on electrical requirements All lifts are installed by our own experienced installation team ensuring continuity through the whole process.

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Fence Master from Postpullers (UK) Ltd. makes post removal a breeze. This is the Ultimate post removal system.

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he Fence Master range from Postpullers(UK)Ltd is designed to take the hard work out of post removal and provide a very quick and cost effective way to carry out fencing work.

They remove all types of posts including concrete, wooden and steel posts complete with their concrete footings.

They boast an impressive 4 tonnes of pulling force, which is more than a match for almost any post. Other uses include the removal of met posts, sign posts, bollards, playground equipment, street furniture and even motorway barrier posts, and not a spade in sight!

The 730 is designed to pass through most gateways and can remove footings up to 600mm across, whilst the larger 920 can handle footings up to 750mm.

The manual hydraulic versions take less than a minutes to remove a post whilst the powered model can do the job in around ten seconds flat. If the post is rotten or broken at ground level, then our special ‘claw attachment’ will still remove any concrete footing left in the ground. Posts are not only removed they can also be wheeled away for disposal.

These unique patent protected tools are available to buy or hire nationwide. See videos of these in action at www.postpullers.co.uk .

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Some contractors still have their old traditional ways for removing posts using breakers, bars and shovels etc. which can be extremely hard work as the amount of concrete underground is unknown. However, having used the Fence master, there is no more wondering ‘how long is that post going to take to dig out’ when you price a job, because now it only takes less than a minute whatever the footing! No mess either as with a breaker, where the hole ends up twice as big as the original, just a nice clean hole to replace the post.

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Work starts on Reading office Conversion Work has started on site to convert the dated former office block ‘Berkshire House’ on Kings Road Reading into a premium student living development for Cityblock.

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he building, originally constructed in the early 1970s, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment and façade replacement which will bring an entirely new and contemporary visual identity to the building.

Torsion Group and WCEC Architects have been employed by CityBlock to deliver a sustainable, premium quality asset which will provide a market-leading residential offer to students in Reading.

In total, the project will deliver 129 units within the existing building and a new roof-top extension. In addition, a large amenity space will be provided at lower-ground floor level which will include study and social spaces, as well as a gym and laundry.

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Trevor Bargh, managing director of CityBlock, said: “The project in Reading is an exciting development that will give students a fantastic living and learning environment. What is needed in terms of accommodation is always changing; our project team have been selected due to their proven ability to deliver successful student living projects”.

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Nick Riley, Design Director and Head of Student living at WCEC Architects added, “Working with Cityblock and Torsion Group brings together a strong and trusted team, with vast experience in the sector. Our shared vision/objective is to deliver this project to the very highest standards, both in design and construction.

“We are looking forward to seeing this project evolve in the year ahead and are confident the completed scheme will be a strong precedent in the market”.

Foster + Partners to Restore Iconic Zoo Aviary to Glory ZSL London Zoo appoints prestigious architects for historic Snowdon Aviary project

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enowned architects Foster + Partners are set to give the historic Snowdon Aviary a bold new makeover – as ZSL London Zoo appoints the firm to revamp the pioneering model of British architecture.

A grade II* listed building and one of the Zoo’s most famous structures, the Aviary celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015 and stands proud and visible from the nearby Regent’s Canal and Primrose Hill. The new exhibit is set to be transformed into a walk-through colobus monkey enclosure, which will give visitors a unique and up close experience of the stunning primates.

Inspired by the graceful movements of flying birds, the Snowdon Aviary was truly unique for its time; conceived by Lord Snowdon and realised by architect Cedric Price and structural engineer Frank Newby, when the exhibit opened

in 1965 it was Britain’s first walk-through aviary.

It’s a symbolic appointment for the role, as Lord Foster of Foster + Partners is famed for his ambitious and daring designs, which are often compared to the megastructures imagined by the exhibit’s original architect, Cedric Price.

ZSL’s Zoological Director, Professor David Field said: “ZSL London Zoo has a long history of leading the way in architecture and design and has many listed buildings that have stood the test of time.

“We’re thrilled to have appointed Foster + Partners to work on the landmark Snowdon Aviary. It’s fitting that a structure with such a unique history should be given new life by a world-class firm with such a strong heritage. Our most ambitious project to date, the new Aviary will reflect our decades of animal expertise and delivering innovative visitor experiences.”

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First look inside Gensler’s temporary Parliament on Thames Conceptual interiors have been unveiled for the solution that will enable the renovation of the Palace of Westminster to be completed in less than six years

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nternational architecture, design and planning firm Gensler has provided a first look inside its radical concept for a temporary Houses of Parliament on the River Thames. The idea has been ‘floated’ as a solution to enable a full decant of the Palace of Westminster to allow long overdue refurbishment works to proceed.

The internal architecture mirrors familiar features from the Palace of Westminster and is inspired by the magnificent hammer-beam roof of Westminster Hall.

The two iconic chambers of the House of Commons and House of Lords will be replicated to the same dimensions to ensure familiarity with the aim of reducing disruption to MPs and Peers. The Royal Gallery and Central Lobby, which play an important role in parliamentary traditions including state receptions and ceremonies, will also be reproduced in the temporary structure.

Built on a series of steel platforms, the building will be a dramatic high tech wooden framed structure covering 8,600 square metres. A light trough will run around the base of the chambers to enable a glow that will illuminate the building at night and the space between the outer bubble and inner box, known as the ‘Inner Deck’, will be filled with plants. Skylights – another feature of the Palace of Westminster – will ensure the chambers are bathed in daylight whilst maintaining the privacy and safety

of members.

A basalt stone walkway will run between the structure’s exterior and the chambers, which will be clad in white painted metal panels that are both cost effective and understated.

Overall the inside of each chamber will be pared down to make the space as effective and flexible as possible. In order to keep the space column free, the mezzanine will be hung with steel tension rods from clear space beams above. Light coves between the edge of the mezzanine and the perimeter wall will emphasise the ethereal quality of the space and create visual relief. Perforated wood panels with acoustic backing will provide sound absorption and will be finished in semi-gloss white lacquer to further create the impression of space and airiness.

The clean and simple interiors will use the same colour palette as Parliament’s historic home. As is traditional, green will be used for the House of Commons and red for the House of Lords with the familiar leather benches central to the design.

Philippe Paré, design principal at Gensler, said: “It is important that the design is true to the iconic interiors that people are so familiar with to ensure our concept is still recognisable as Parliament, but we wanted to give it a modern twist. Building a new

It’s a symbolic appointment for the role, as Lord Foster of Foster + Partners is famed for his ambitious and daring designs, which are often compared to the megastructures imagined by the exhibit’s original architect, Cedric Price.

Norman Foster, Chairman and Founder, Foster + Partners said: “We are honoured and delighted to be working on the redevelopment of the Snowdon Aviary – a rare example of a completed work

by Cedric Price. I also have a particular personal affection for it as it shows most strongly the influence of our mutual friend and mentor Buckminster Fuller.

“The redevelopment of the Aviary is a unique opportunity to preserve this exceptional structure and the legacy of pioneering architecture at ZSL London Zoo. It will be a great privilege to be able to contribute to the tradition of contemporary architectural additions at one of London’s most cherished institutions.”

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ZSL’s Director of Fundraising, James Wren said: “The restoration of the Snowdon Aviary will put ZSL London Zoo at the heart of the community.

As a charity, ZSL are reliant upon the generous support of our donors.

We now have to raise the £2million in match-funding we will need to realise this exciting project and give the historic Snowdon Aviary a new purpose, enabling us to expand the Zoo’s education offering and provide many more activities for people of all ages to enjoy.”

The total cost of the project will be £7.1 million. ZSL is currently offering a range of sponsorship opportunities to enable the build and run all associated activities for five years.

“We are conscious that any solution enabling a parliamentary decant will use public funds, so we have focused on restraint and efficiency. We have also been sensitive to the Palace of Westminster, so that our solution continues to be recognisable as Parliament and to ensure the space is easy for MPs and Peers to adapt to and use. The simplicity of the interiors also gives the structure flexibility, which will be important for legacy use.”

Ian Mulcahey, managing director at Gensler, said: “In an uncertain world, The Houses of Parliament have proved to be an enduring symbol of stability and democracy. Their iconic status at the heart of Government is recognised the world over and by the many thousands of visitors who come to visit a year.

This concept powerfully expresses the necessity for the continuity of Government in this historic location in Westminster. The pressing need to refurbish the Palace of Westminster provides a unique opportunity for the UK to demonstrate its resilience and celebrate its design creativity.”

Gensler unveiled its concept for temporary Houses of Parliament located on the River Thames in October 2016. The proposed modular structure located on the River Thames could provide a flexible and secure home that helps save the British taxpayer more than £1.8 billion, and allows the urgent repair works to proceed. It could be built in less than three years in shipyards across the UK and floated along the Thames to be secured and assembled on the river some 10 metres from the Palace of Westminster.

Once the refurbishment of the Palace is complete, the modular structure could be relocated and adapted to provide a permanent legacy, such as a Museum for Democracy or alternatively a new parliament for an emerging overseas democracy.

“It is important that the design is true to the iconic interiors that people are so familiar with to ensure our concept is still recognisable as Parliament, but we wanted to give it a modern twist.” Philippe Paré, design principal at Gensler

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Earlier this year international conservation charity the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) secured the first stage of a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant for the initial research and planning phase of modernising the Zoo’s iconic Snowdon Aviary, and to use the new space to interact with new audiences and school children.

National Lottery players to develop plans to rejuvenate the innovative structure, creating a new primate habitat and allowing future visitors and school children to get even closer to the amazing animals at ZSL London Zoo.

structure from the ground up creates an opportunity to incorporate workplace design principles that are proven to improve productivity, well-being and collaboration. We have tried to maximise access to natural light, provided areas of planting to increase oxygenation and leverage the ‘Inner Deck’ as place where impromptu interaction and dialogue can occur.

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Forbo’s new Marmoleum Linear sheet collection enables end users and specifiers working on refurbishment projects to redefine interior spaces through intriguing floor designs, by playing with texture, colour and installation directions.

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For those wanting to inject colour into an interior, the Striato Colour range has four vibrant tones and four neutral shades that have a flash of bright colour across them.

Julie Dempster, Marketing Manager at Forbo, commented: “The beauty of the new Marmoleum Linear collection is that individual products can be used on their own to create great effects, or can be mixed and matched with colourways from our other solid and patterned ranges.

“By playing with installation angles, a design that is as visually impactful as a chevron effect can be produced using a single colourway. Or, to create a quirky, boutique feel, circular, triangular or hexagonal shapes can be cut into the sheet product. Specifiers can also combine the new textures with smooth finishes to add an extra dimension.”

Marmoleum is a wholly sustainable floor covering, made up of 97% natural raw materials, 72% rapidly renewable and 43% recycled content. The Topshield2 finish provides an easy to clean surface and helps to reduce maintenance costs.

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Wrightstyle to exhibit in London and Hong Kong Wrightstyle, the leading steel and aluminium glazing supplier, has won major contracts for Hong Kong’s prestigious Museum of Art and the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the UK’s oldest arts institution.

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he Hong Kong contract involves the supply of advanced internal screens and unlatched doors for the museum’s HK$ 960 million refurbishment, which will increase exhibition space from about 7,000 square metres to more than 10,000 square metres.

The museum currently welcomes about 400,000 visitors a year compared to some 300,000 five years ago, and is home to some 16,000 pieces of art, mainly from Hong Kong and mainland China, although it does host international exhibitions.

Wrightstyle’s contract for the Royal Academy forms part of the iconic institution’s £49.8 million redevelopment to link the two buildings it owns - Burlington House and a building in Burlington Gardens that it purchased in 2001.

When complete in 2018, in time to celebrate the RA’s 250th birthday, visitors will for the first time be able to walk from Piccadilly to Mayfair through expanded and improved artistic spaces.

The external glazing contract will comprise systems from both Wrightstyle and Secco Sistemi, for whom Wrightstyle was appointed a fabricator and supplier earlier this year.

The Italian company is a worldwide leader in the production of designer systems for doors, windows and facades – and which are specified internationally for the refurbishment of historic buildings.

Wrightstyle celebrated its 20th birthday earlier this year, and was last month awarded a Global Business Excellence Award for its design innovation – specifically for the world’s first unlatched fire door and an aesthetically and technically-advanced system to protect buildings against the equivalent of a lorry bomb.

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and cultural significance – a project that is mirrored in Wrightstyle’s work in Hong Kong for an institution of similar importance.

The company’s core business is the design,

In the recent past, the company has supplied to retail, corporate, sporting, healthcare and transport projects from Hong Kong to Afghanistan, and from South Africa to the USA, underlining the market’s international dimension, and of Wrightstyle’s reputation within a highly specialised sector.

Wrightstyle’s advanced ranges include external and internal glazing systems, all certified to US, European and Asia-Pacific standards.

The company recently completed the iconic frontage to King’s Cross station in London, is currently working on an historic project on Tower Bridge, and expects to complete the RA contract in three phases between the end of this year and spring 2017. The Hong Kong Museum of Arts is scheduled to reopen in 2019.

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Wrightstyle celebrated its 20th birthday earlier this year, and was last month awarded a Global Business Excellence Award for its design innovation – specifically for the world’s first unlatched fire door and an aesthetically and technicallyadvanced system to protect buildings against the equivalent of a lorry bomb.

fabrication and supply of advanced glazing systems, internal and external, whether to mitigate against fire, natural threats such as typhoons and hurricanes, or human threats such as terrorism.

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Bringing a 17th century farmhouse to modern standards of energy efficiency and comfort Houlston Manor is an unlisted mainly 17th century box-framed farmhouse, which has been substantially added to and altered over the years. In the early 19th century, the house was also ‘gentrified’ according to the fashion of the day when the timber-framed front wall was replaced with brick to create a unified exterior.

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wned by the same family for generations, the current owner was born in the house and has lived there ever since. While the basic structure of the house – including the roof - was in good condition, the windows were in a state of disrepair. In addition, the southern gable end had been letting in wind-driven rain through failed pointing and, despite having central heating (installed in the 1990s) and insulated attic spaces, the house was not a warm one.

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The owner’s aims were threefold: to replace the rotten and draughty windows with new; to insulate the walls, and; to improve the appearance of the house by re-introducing the 19th Century symmetry.

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After choosing timber casement windows to replace the rotten sashes, a number of wall insulation solutions were considered.

The owner decided that external insulation would help resolve the aesthetics issue and deal with both the threat of failing pointing and general poor weather-proofing.

Houlston Manor is solid-walled and without a damp-proof course and the risk of moisture condensation within the walls was considered to be of paramount importance.

The use of breathable materials, which would allow vapour transfer through the insulating layer, was essential and the Lime Green Warmshell system, which uses wood fibre board as the insulation layer and lime render as a weather-proofer, was judged to fit the bill. The sustainable Warmshell insulation system is flexible ad perfect for bringing an old traditionally constructed building up to modern energy efficiency standards.

To install the Warmshell system at Houlston Manor, wood-fibre insulation boards were fixed directly to the external brickwork after excavating down around the sides of the house at ground level – a precaution taken as the house had different floor levels internally.

The insulation boards were then covered by two coats of lime render – a basecoat (with reinforcing fibreglass mesh) and decorative finishing coat. The eaves were also extended to ensure that the roof had significant overhang over the insulation and renders.

Houlston Manor is now secure, warm and

Houlston Manor before the Warmshell system was installed

The sustainable Warmshell insulation system is flexible ad perfect for bringing an old traditionally constructed building up to modern energy efficiency standards. weather-proof for decades to come. In the first three months following the installation of Warmshell (in winter 2015), the property used 2800kWh for heating, compared to 6821 kWh in the exact same period the previous year. This represents an incredible 59% reduction in energy costs! As the original brick walls dry out and warm up over time, the owners expect to see even greater energy cost savings. Houlston Manor is now ‘fit for purpose’ for the 21st century and beyond, a warm, cosy and energy efficient family home that will last for many more generations to come.

For further information on Warmshell insulation systems please visit www.warmshellinsulation. co.uk or call Lime Green Products on 01952 728611

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“We must stop building poor quality houses”

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“We live in an era when our homes have the potential to be energy efficient, comfortable and affordable places to live, despite ever increasing fuel prices.

In the past it could be argued that we didn’t know how to achieve this but today we have no excuses. Yet, on the whole, we continue to build new houses to a pathetic standard, and our refurbishments commonly concentrate on kitchens and bathrooms, rather than investing to provide warm and pleasant places to live without ruinously high fuel bills.” this is an extract from the blog of Ben AdamSmith a campaigning documentary film maker and creator of a film about poor quality building called ‘The Future of Housing ‘ which illustrates how poor quality construction can directly affect the homeowner.

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here is mounting evidence to suggest that buildings that are being designed to achieve thermal performance standards, including the Building Regulations, are in some cases consuming in excess of 70-100% more energy than the predicted values.[1] Plus, some would say more worryingly, that the Regulations

do not set an adequate base level of performance and facilitate the delivery of many buildings of poor quality into the UK housing market.

But….don’t blame the Regulations they are not designed to deliver quality they are a set of minimum standards, all too often they are described, used and promoted as a build quality benchmark, something to aim for: we must remove the presumption prevalent in the UK that they provide some form of performance guarantee……….they don’t.

The Building Regulations contain 14 individual sections that, in their own words, ‘contain the rules for building work in new and altered buildings to make them safe and accessible and limit waste and environmental damage’[2] nothing there about quality or performance then.

Within the Building regulations Part L is the section on ‘Conservation of Fuel and Power’

which relates to the thermal efficiency / performance of buildings. This is important because it covers the buildings potential (target) level of efficiency and therefore comfort, it also has implications for running costs and is linked to (largely erstwhile) carbon reduction targets.

In particular section 43 of Part L deals specifically with a buildings air permeability, or airtightness, recognising this as a major factor in a buildings energy performance Interestingly the word “airtightness” wasn’t even a word used in connection with domestic buildings, until it was introduced and formalised (through building regulations in the early 2000’s) and has now become a key part of Part L. Section 43 goes on to describe the means by which a buildings efficiency can be measured. Compliance with Part L is mandatory throughout the UK[3] it applies to new buildings and certain types of work in existing buildings, and is there to enforce minimum standards of energy efficiency.

First two very pared down observations about airtightness.

t Airtightness is effected on the inside of a building, on the warm or internal side of the insulation; the function is to prevent leakage. Variously called vapour check, vapour barrier, vapour control, or airtight membrane

t Wind and weather proofing is effected on the outside of a building the function is to prevent adverse weather penetrating the building fabric and reducing the insulation’s capacity to perform and prevent deterioration in the building fabric. Variously called vapour control, breather membrane, vapour open membrane, vapour permeable membrane, vapour open underlay and sometimes additionally described as being diffusion open.

But….don’t blame the Regulations they are not designed to deliver quality they are a set of minimum standards, all too often they are described, used and promoted as a build quality benchmark, something to aim for: we must remove the presumption prevalent in the UK that they provide some form of performance guarantee… they don’t.

Airtightness means designing and installing a continuous seal around the internal fabric of the external envelope to eliminate unwanted draughts. Once the airtightness layer is in place and sealed with flexible and durable tapes, seals and glues, it ensures that the insulation functions to its optimum performance, saving energy and drastically reducing carbon emissions for the lifetime of the building.

The airtight layer also ensures that interstitial condensation risk is minimised, ensuring no structural damage from moisture, mould, rot and damp.

Start with the basic principles and keep the products to a proven few this will reduce your susceptibility to industry ‘noise’ and confusion or quandary over what product or system to choose. Specialist suppliers like Ecomerchant are always on hand to offer technical and practical advice their expertise is your comfort.

t Together this ‘wrap’ for the insulated layer allows moisture control geared to our climate with protection from the elements on the outside and leakage prevention on the inside. The airtightness won’t

References [1] Lessons from Stamford Brook, Understanding the Gap between Designed and Real Performance, Evaluating The Impact Of An Enhanced Energy Performance Standard On LoadBearing Masonry Domestic Construction, Partners in Innovation Project: CI 39/3/663, Report Number 8 – Final Report, Leeds Metropolitan University [2] DCLG Policy paper 2010 to 2015 government policy: building regulation [3] Check local variations for Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland [4] The Future of Housing Paul Jennings 2016

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Airtightness is measured as m3/ (h.m2)@50Pa given as the flow of air (m3/hour) in or out of the building, per square metre of the building internal envelope at a reference pressure of 50 Pascal’s between the inside and outside of the building. Current Building Regulations require 10 m3/ (h.m2)@50Pa, for a new build property, that’s 10 cubic metres of exchanged air per hour at 50 Pascal’s. This is a low standard by anyone’s reckoning, examples of just how bad this is in reality are easily found. A new build terraced house, featured in ‘The Future of Housing’, with a tested result of 9.1 m3/ (h.m2)@50Pa passes Building Regulations but the tester pointed out that with external wind at an average of 20mph it would take just 6 and a half minutes to exchange all the heated air from within the building resulting in an expected increase in annual heating bills of around 50%.[4]

So how do you reduce wastage and increase the energy efficiency of a building, in simple terms insulate well and prevent leakage.

increase the U value of the insulation but it does ensure that the insulation functions to its optimum performance and more likely to achieve designed U Value. It cannot be over emphasised that airtightness and vapour control go hand in hand they work together to solve different problems.

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Now you can use the innovative 4iE with your central heating system Warmup has launched a new +Kit solution to the market that now makes the 4iE Smart WiFi Thermostat compatible with both, underfloor heating and central heating.

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armup’s 4iE Smart WiFi thermostat was launched The new last spring. The 4iE brought multiple innovative +Kit solution features to the market that increase the connects the 4iE smart level of efficiency, convenience and savings thermostat to your boiler of your underfloor heating system. The through a wireless receiver. +Kit now allows your wireless central What’s more, the +Kit is compatible heating to have access to all of the with nearly all boilers: 230V, low voltage technology in the Warmup 4iE and volt free. thermostat.

SmartGeo™ The 4iE is smarter than other self-programming thermostats. Using SmartGeo™, the 4iE controls your heating automatically and reduces your heating usage by up to 25% compared to a standard heating program. This means saving £170 per year for a typical UK home. SmartGeo™ works using the location services built into smartphones, and uniquely, also learns your routines and the most efficient settings for your home. So your heating is always at the right temperature, effortlessly.

If you want to use a conventional program or just want to make a quick change, the MyHeating™ app is simple and easy to use.

Automatically on the best energy tariff, year after year Using EasySwitch™ the 4iE® can find you lower energy tariffs and automatically switch to the best deal. According to the Department of Energy & Climate Change, switching energy tariff can save on average £210 (Source: CMA, June 2016).

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You can choose to let the 4iE® switch for you automatically when a better deal is available or see the results and easily switch yourself.

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With the 4iE controlling your central heating a typical UK home can save up to £378 each year.

With the 4iE controlling your central heating a typical UK home can save up to £378 each year.

For more information visit www. warmupsmart.com, email uk@ warmup.com, or call Warmup on 0345 345 2288

ELPS Series 3 Point of use power for Emergency Evacuation Lifts

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stablished in 1986 the company offers a power solution for meeting the emergency power requirements of Evacuation Lifts as defined in the Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order of 2005.

The Power Systems International team works closely with Lift manufacturers, Local Authority Fire Safety Officers, Consulting Engineers and Architects to determine the best cost effective means to deliver power “on demand” to a dedicated evacuation lift in an emergency when a normal operations are halted.

The new series 3 ELPS product is a “Black Box” point of use power system to feed VVVF lift hoisting or hydraulic systems.

Key Features are:

t Designed for positioning as close to the lift t Installation is quick and simple t The cable runs are short and less exposed t It comes in 10, 15, 20 & 30kVA (other sizes available on request

t The inverter is designed to accommodate the t

unpredictable load of most passenger lifts with weights up to 1600kg.

Designed for 10 upward and downward journeys, longer times are available

No exhaust fumes, no smell, no diesel fuel or gas storage, no risk of fuel t The ELPS delivers power when it is needed. spillage, no noise, no environmental pollution......The ELPS just needs t The ELPS delivers power to a little energy to keep the internal batteries charged ready for the the point where it is needed. emergency!....perhaps, a “no brainer” choice for the decision maker!

The ELPS is the obvious solution>>>> The ELPS “point of use” product is the more secure and better cost effective means of providing power to make the difference for emergency evacuation lifts:

No exhaust fumes, no smell, no diesel fuel or gas storage, no risk of fuel spillage, no noise, no environmental pollution......

The ELPS just needs a little energy to keep the internal batteries charged ready for the emergency!....perhaps, a “no brainer” choice for the decision maker!

POWER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

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Latest News Council approves Corstorphine + Wright’s Transformation Plans Corstorphine + Wright has won permission to transform part of the former Eurostar terminal at Waterloo into shops, restaurants, cafés and bars – after Historic England declined to consider the Grimshaw structure for listing

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ondon Borough of Lambeth’s planning committee last night (1 November) gave the thumbs-up to the new scheme to overhaul the former international departures and arrivals lounges, creating 12,444m² of new facilities.

Work has already started on revamping the five platforms within the disused station - the landmark

building with its lattice-work arches which sits above the proposed shopping and leisure complex - to increase the number of domestic train services into Waterloo.

In May the 20th Century Society applied for the entire structure to be Grade II listed, but this option has been rejected by Historic England.

A spokesperson for Historic England said: ‘Because the building is not yet 30 years old the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) asked us to assess whether the current development at the site poses a threat to its special architectural and historic interest, and only fully assess it for listing if we considered there to be demonstrable harm to that special interest.

‘Having visited the site in summer, when work in some areas was well underway, we believe the threat to the

Conamar completes Stevenage Medical Centre upgrade Building and refurbishment specialist Conamar has recently completed a complex 65-week refurbishment and extension programme for Chells Surgery in Stevenage – doubling the size of the original medical centre building to create a new state-of-the-art facility.

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onamar worked to a staged, four phase project timeline to allow the surgery to remain open and treating patients throughout the work.

In addition to delivering a complex refurbishment, Conamar created three new extensions on three sides of the original single-storey surgery. Link work was carried out to connect the new buildings with the original renovated clinic, including constructing a new main entrance, reception and waiting room. Externally, hard and soft landscaping was completed and new lighting was fitted.

The surgery has been equipped with high specification mechanical and electrical installation to meet current NHS guidelines.

William Sheardown, Chells Surgery Practice Manager, said: “Conamar’s helpful, flexible and professional approach has been key to the successful completion of this project. Working alongside a busy surgery, which remained operational throughout, is always challenging and Conamar’s engaging and inclusive approach has ensured the successful delivery of a much needed new facility with minimal disruption.”

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Neil Dower, Managing Director of Conamar, said: “Chells Surgery has over 17,000 registered patients; significantly increasing the floor space of the clinic means it can continue to meet the growing demand from local people.

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“Ensuring the practice remained operational and able to meet the needs the local community throughout the entirety of the project was the real challenge. Live environments need to be managed extremely carefully and this was the most important part of the project, but phased construction and good communication between the surgery and project team throughout ensured that staff and patients could work and be treated effectively while the project was ongoing.”

Renovation at The University of Suffolk The newly-refurbished West Wing at the University of Suffolk has created The Atrium, which opened its doors to students this month.

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he Atrium now provides new, modern, accessible facilities including:

t The Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre; t The Radiography VERT suite; t PC Labs; t Psychology Labs; t Computer Games Design and Network and Software Engineering Labs; t New seminar rooms.

Through working in conjunction with the University of Suffolk and the appointed Design Team - Castons Cost Consultant, Johns Slater & Haward Services Consultant and Assent Building Control - Bond Bryan Architects have been able to develop a functionally-robust but aspirational design solution which meets the needs of its users and stakeholders.

The new Ipswich Waterfront Innovation Centre, housed within the University’s Atrium Building, will provide a focal point for developing high growth potential ICT - small to medium enterprises (SMEs) - in partnership with the University and a space to foster student enterprise initiatives. The project also provides new specialist and general teaching spaces as well as an upgrade of the fabric and

services to reduce energy consumption and improve the internal environment.

Adrian Stubbs, Project Architect of Bond Bryan Architects, explained: “This retrofit project was all about transforming an under-utilised building into a new innovation and teaching hub for the University of Suffolk.

They required a cost-effective solution for a building that would act as a catalyst for the University, enabling it to become an integrated campus with local businesses, industry and the wider community of Suffolk. Internally, we created a mix of spaces that allows different forms of collaboration within the building to take place.

Externally, there was a requirement for a visual connection between the existing Waterfront and Library buildings, which has been done through the careful choice of materials and “brise soleil”. These materials have made significant energy savings whilst boosting building performance.“ Stef Thorne, Head of Research and Enterprise Services at the University, said: “Suffolk and the East of England is already an important technology cluster with great potential to become of increasing significance.

This innovation centre will contribute to the innovation landscape within the region and be quite unique as a single point of integration between academic expertise, facilities and businesses.

Innovation centres have been credited for helping to sort out the ‘knowledge spaghetti’ that exists. There are all kinds of stakeholders and organisations in the region in regards to innovation and it is our aim to help small

Latest News building’s special features is minimal so will not be considering it for listing at this time.’

year later, as well as the Mies van der Rohe Award for European Architecture.

It has been out of use since 2007, when the Eurostar terminal was shifted to King’s Cross St Pancras.

It is understood that Historic England has indicated that it will assess the building once development work has been carried out in two years’ time.

But a spokesperson for the 20th Century Society said: ‘Historic England, the body which exists to champion and protect our heritage, has the power to list a building regardless of whether or not works have begun.

‘By delaying this listing decision for two years and allowing developers free reign to strip out one of the most important hi-tech buildings in the country, they have failed in their duty.’

Waterloo International Terminal was completed 1993, and won the RIBA President’s Building of the Year a

Tembé DIY and Building Products Raises £11,000.00 for Children with Cancer UK Doncaster based Tembé DIY and Building Products has raised £11,000.00 for Children with Cancer UK, with the money going towards research into finding cures and providing care for children with cancer. For every promotional pack of HIPPO Heavy Duty Trade Wipes sold, Tembé donated 50p to Children with Cancer. businesses, we can signpost, to the appropriate place to make sure SMEs are accessing the right people.”

Professor Mohamed Abdel-Maguid, Head of Department for Science and Technology at the University, said: “This facility is the seed to setting up an innovation district in this part of the town. What we want to do is to use IWIC to build our university and, at the same time, to act as the gateway to facilitate access to knowledge wherever it exists. We want to bring more talent and knowledge, ideas, expertise - whether permanent or ad hoc - as needed for the region.”

Ipswich has been recognised as an emerging technology cluster in the 2016 Tech Nation report, which looks at the UK’s digital economy.

Ben Gummer MP, who opened the centre, said, “This is

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uy Malam, Managing Director of Tembé DIY & Building Products Ltd, Kevin Heath, Sales Director, Neil Herd, Andrew Baker, Marketing Directors and Victoria Nicholson attended a cheque presentation at Children with Cancer UK’s head office in Great Ormond Street, London on the 4th November 2016 with Francesca Borrelli from Children with Cancer UK. Children with Cancer UK is the leading national children’s charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer. Funding life-saving research into the causes, prevention and treatment of childhood cancer and working to protect young lives through essential welfare programmes.

another exciting new development in Ipswich. For the first time in Britain, we are bringing together not only postgraduates - but also undergraduates and apprentices - with entrepreneurs, business start-ups and an enterprise incubator. In plain English, we are helping bring together people starting businesses with those people who are training to be business leaders, owners and employees. It is a radical solution; it is made in Ipswich and I am certain it is going to help us build the prosperous economy that we need in our town for future generations. Full credit to Richard Lister, his team at the University of Suffolk, and his partners at the New Anglia LEP, the Borough and the County Councils, for bringing this brilliant new innovation centre together.”

As well as raising money through the sales of HIPPO Heavy Duty Wipes, keen employees at Tembé DIY & Building Products Ltd the parent company of HIPPO, the leading adhesives, sealants and decorating sundries brand raised money by taking part in various runs. Guy Malam and his fiancée Victoria Nicholson took part in this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon, Kevin Heath took part in the Bournemouth Marathon, and 7 of the team took part in the Isle of Axholme Half Marathon running to raise vital funds for Children for Cancer UK. Guy Malam, Managing Director of Tembé DIY & Building Products Ltd explains why he chose to support Children with Cancer UK: “Cancer is the biggest child-killer disease in the UK. Tembé are proud to continue doing our part to help raise money for a cure.”

Francesca Borrelli from Children with Cancer UK said: “We are delighted that Tembé DIY chose to support Children with Cancer UK this year. Their fundraising efforts have been amazing and we cannot thank the team enough for their enthusiasm and commitment.

Around 4,000 children and teenagers are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK, which is why our work is so vital. This valued gift will massively contribute towards our life saving research, so from all of us at the charity, please accept our renewed and heartfelt thanks.”

This £5.5m refurbishment was thanks, in part, to a £1.85m award by the LEP as part of the New Anglia LEP’s Growth Deal with the Government.

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ARE YOUR METERS LEGAL? Get ready for the new change in legislation Q In October 2016, legislation governing the design and manufacture of energy meters is set to change.

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urrently ALL electricity and gas meters installed in the UK for billing or prepayment of energy MUST by law (Electricity Act 1989) be of a type approved by Ofgem (Office of Gas & Electricity Markets). There are no exceptions or exclusions.

In October 2016 Ofgem legislation will be replaced by new MID regulations (Measuring Instruments Directive). Ofgem regulations will still apply to existing meter installations but Landlords could be liable for prosecution if they install meters that do not meet the new MID requirements.

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The purpose of these regulations is to protect the consumer by ensuring that all meters are manufactured under controlled conditions in order to guarantee long-term accuracy and quality assurance. It is therefore essential that Holiday Park owners and Landlords understand their legal obligation to use approved meters for billing their consumers for energy.

Ask your meter supplier for a copy of the MID Approval Certificate for YOUR METERS or visit the Government website to see if your meter is listed and approved: - https://www.gov.uk/ government/publications/schedule-4-uk-nationally-approvedelectricity-meters.

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In anticipation of Phillip Hammond’s first ever Autumn Statement, Darren Hook, Managing Director of English Heritage Buildings, looks ahead to what he believes needs to be the most urgent priority for the construction element of the budget.

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Thinking back to last year’s statement, Darren comments, “Faced with some difficult decisions regarding public spending cuts last year, the chancellor was right to choose housing by prioritising investment in new affordable homes.”

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Huge projects and 400,000 homes is great news for the UK’s sustained economic growth, but they do not build themselves. Planning reform, as well as greater investment in skills and training for careers in construction, are essential this year. Last year’s

Autumn Statement held a supplyside focus hoping to tackle the UK housing shortfall, but this year we would like to see a greater concentration on planning approval.”

He has recently seen an increase of customers looking to improve their current property rather than move. A new focus on this means that there needs to be a change in

English Heritage Buildings is a local, family run business that provides oak frame buildings designed to last for generations, and is the only oak specialist to carry the highly respected BM TRADA Q-Mark status.

the budget to accommodate for these changing attitudes. He says: “The effect of Brexit on the housing market has shown us that people are cautious, looking for a way to stay in their current homes rather than sell. This is an opportunity to add value to a home, and to increase the build quality of an existing property, via extensions or new builds - also a priority in last year’s statement.”

Looking at the effect this year’s budget will have on his own business, which has been in the family since he was 12 years old, Darren says: “Family run businesses like English Heritage

About Darren Hook Darren Hook, Director of English Heritage Buildings, first began constructing oak frames at 12 years of age when his father first began the company and family business. English Heritage Buildings offers a wide selection of garages with upper floors or side conversions.

About English Heritage Buildings English Heritage Buildings is a local, family run business that provides oak frame buildings designed to last for generations, and is the only oak specialist to carry the highly respected BM TRADA Q-Mark status.

Buildings aren’t uncommon in the construction industry. However, we have a more tailored offering as a Green Oak constructer for luxury house builds, garages with and without second storeys, extensions and conservatories, and garden rooms. We hope that this year’s statement will recognise the need to allow people more freedom on planning permissions. To encourage homeowners to realise the home they want, while boosting the overall value of our housing market despite the stagnation.”

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For more information please contact the English Heritage Buildings team on 01424 838 643 or visit the website on ehbp.com.

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With the rising refinement in the Self-Build and Refurbishment sector, Sahtas range of bricks, tiles and clay paviours offer an unparalleled level of craftsmanship, quality and individuality.

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n today’s ‘One size fits all’ marketplace, our commitment to being independent enables us to offer a genuine and authentic handmade product at affordable prices.

Passion, Innovation & Heritage but Above Everything Natural & Stylish

Our success is based on shunning mass production and remaining faithful to the time honoured methods of making a truly distinctive product. We still use the traditional Hoffman kilns, in place of the contemporary gas ovens favoured by other manufacturers, which contribute towards producing the mature seasoned appearance of our bricks and tiles. This is merely one reason why our competitors can only aspire to replicate our bricks and tiles.

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All of our products are available in a wide range of colourways – each having its own individual shade, with variations in character. This uniqueness is synonymous with handmade products and secures its continued position as a preferred choice, not only with Self-builders and Developers, but Local Authority Building Control, Conservation & Heritage bodies too. It’s this exceptional standard of traditional craftsmanship, which will unquestionably differentiate your home as a premium product, ensuring its admiration from onlookers and visitors alike.

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Should you decide the only products for you are Sahtas, we can supply in quantities to suit a small garden wall, right up to a large mansion and everything in between.

Why not visit our website for a more comprehensive and detailed overview: www.sahtas.co.uk Call: 01908 311411 Email: sahtasuk@ sahtas.com

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All of our products are available in a wide range of colourways – each having its own individual shade, with variations in character. This uniqueness is synonymous with handmade products and secures its continued position as a preferred choice, not only with Selfbuilders and Developers, but Local Authority Building Control, Conservation & Heritage bodies too.

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put forward projects for vetting which will be inspected at roof level by an experienced member of the FTMRC Council. Even if accepted, the policy of members providing projects to be vetted continues on a regular basis and anyone failing to maintain the standards required has their membership withdrawn.

The Federation can therefore recommend its members with confidence to any specifier looking for the proper installation of a traditional metal roof and there is an increasing trend of members being asked to go back to site to investigate and put right problems caused by a contractor whose design knowledge, hands on skills and practical experience were simply not good enough.

Told You So - Roofing Specialists Fighting Back The ongoing price war in metal roofing has the marketplace continuing under siege from contractors trying to win projects by heavily undercutting prices to clients that have been persuaded the bottom line is all that matters.

Victims in this downward spiral of price versus quality are the traditional roofing contractors that know the cost of doing a job properly and yet are constantly under pressure to take short cuts in order to “win” work.

An increasing number of specialists are however now turning away from this “work at any price” nightmare scenario and refusing to compromise their standards.

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hat these traditional roofing contractors are now finding is that those clients that initially shunned them and went for the cheapest price option are now actively seeking them out to go on site and put right all the problems that have been caused in the interim by their “lowest price” first choice.

The FTMRC takes its responsibilities to the sector much further than just a contractor “club” and has been at the forefront of a

FTMRC commitment to quality standards extends beyond a responsibility to its membership. is also a commitment to training T here the next generation of metal roofers

and the Federation has worked closely with its manufacturing associates (which include most of the major European producers) to develop a progressive hard metals training programme, delivered at the LSA National Roof Training facility in Kent.

back this up the Federation has T odesigned and published, with the

support of funding from the CITB a UK Guide to Good Practice in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding, the first publication of its kind to properly address UK design and installation issues covering aluminium, copper, stainless steel and zinc detailing. On line access to the Guide is now available.

The penny is gradually starting to drop that as far as traditional metal roofing is concerned, cheapest price today could well be causing problems tomorrow and there is no substitute for the long term value for money provided by an experienced expert.

The outstanding metal roofing companies whose expertise lies in the design and installation of traditional aluminium, copper, zinc, stainless and zinc roofing and cladding are members of the Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors (FTMRC), an organisation that very much has quality standards as its watchword.

The irony is FTMRC members have often been involved with tendering for the work in the initial stages and had warned the client / architect that the job simply could not be done correctly at some of the price levels that were being quoted. As a result of these warnings going unheeded the clients face (often considerable) further costs to put right a job that should have been done correctly in the first place. There must be a real temptation to put “I told you so” at the end of the remedial works inspection report.

are now offering extended M anufacturers warranties for their products if installed

The FTMRC takes its responsibilities to the sector much further than just a contractor “club” and has been at the forefront of a number of initiatives designed to raise the standards of traditional metal roof design and installation. number of initiatives designed to raise the standards of traditional metal roof design and installation.

For a start it requires potential members to

by FTMRC members and the Federation is currently examining the parameters which could enable members to offer a labour and materials warranty for their work, independently insurance backed and administered, but policed by the Federation. authority of the Federation T hewasgrowing recognised by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) by authorising the FTMRC to process applications for the new Gold Heritage Skills card in Traditional / Heritage Metal roofing and almost 200 cards are in the process of being issued.

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There is a growing recognition:

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t That getting a traditional metal roof designed, set out and installed by someone with the appropriate expertise and experience provides much better value for money in the long term. t That not all metal roofing contractors are the same t That some simply do not have enough knowledge or skill to do the job properly, regardless of how small or large a project may be.

That sometimes lowest price should be taken as a warning, not an opportunity.

Don’t say we didn’t tell you.

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UK Guide to Good Practice F• T• M• R• C

in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding 2nd Edition

AVAILABLE NOW! Tabbed easy to read sections

Tables and charts

Over 100 illustrations!

The 2nd Edition of the FTMRC UK Guide to Good Practice in Fully Supported Metal Roofing and Cladding is now available in laminated hardback and soft cover versions and in digital format. Containing 96 pages of technical information, more than 100 illustrations, plus tables, charts and full colour photographs. This essential guide for designers and installers is set out in tabbed, easy to read sections covering the general detailing requirements for

aluminium, copper, galvanised and stainless steel and zinc roofing and cladding. Its laminated design format provides a durable publication for use on site, in the office or workshop. Printed versions can be purchased directly from the FTMRC using the contact details below. An electronic version suitable for viewing on laptops, tablets and mobile phones is available to purchase and view online at; www.guidetometalroofing.co.uk

To purchase copies of the guide please use the contact details below; Hard cover version @ £45.00 + £5.00 postage and packaging Soft cover version @ £40.00 + £5.00 postage and packaging Digital version @ £35.00 – view via browser access at www.guidetometalroofing.co.uk The Federation of Traditional Metal Roofing Contractors Centurion House, 36 London Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1AB Tel: 01342 301627 Fax: 01342 303200 Email: info@ftmrc.co.uk www.guidetometalroofing.co.uk

SARNAFIL PLUS SUPPORTS CLIENTS THROUGH REGULATION CHANGE Clients and facilities managers required to meet the updated Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM 2015) when embarking on a roof refurbishment need look no further than Sarnafil Plus, Sika Sarnafil’s flagship refurbishment offer.

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he Sarnafil Plus service is designed to actively support the client and the principal designer – a new role created

by CDM 2015 – from survey and specification through to installation and guarantee, helping to ensure the refurbishment is carried out correctly.

The principal designer takes on many of the duties of the old CDM coordinator role, such as planning, monitoring and coordinating health and safety in the

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pre-construction phase of a project.

CDM 2015 states that clients are responsible for the competency of the principal designer and team working on the refurbishment, especially when it comes to health and safety.

The Sarnafil Plus team is made up of technical experts and dedicated surveyors to help the client through this process. Sarnafil Plus includes a detailed initial survey, as well as recommendations on complex design

“At Sika we want to support clients in meeting these regulations. More than ever, clients need to trust in the expertise of the team they hire to carry out refurbishment work, so they don’t get caught out. With Sarnafil Plus we offer an unrivalled roof refurbishment service that gives the client peace of mind and reassurance at every stage.” Martin Bidewell, technical services manager for Single Ply Roofing at Sika

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elements, resulting in a bespoke specification that the client can trust.

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In addition, the system will be installed by a Sarnafil Plus Contractor, a refurb specialist trained and verified by Sika Sarnafil. These contractors are qualified to install Sika Sarnafil membranes in complete compliance with the most up-to-date health and safety regulations.

The Sarnafil Plus team also lends support to the principal contractor with frequent site visits and advice.

A guarantee is awarded at the

satisfactory completion of the refurbishment, ensuring that the client is protected against unlikely problems with the roofing system.

Martin Bidewell, technical services manager for Single Ply Roofing at Sika, said: “CDM regulations were first introduced to improve health and safety on UK construction sites, which is incredibly important in this industry.

Anything that helps to reduce accidents is to be encouraged – especially when there are still over 40 deaths annually on construction sites.

At Sika we want to support clients in meeting these regulations. More than ever, clients need to trust in the expertise of the team they hire to carry out refurbishment work, so they don’t get caught out. With Sarnafil Plus we offer an unrivalled roof refurbishment service that gives the client peace of mind and reassurance at every stage.”

To top it off, Sarnafil Plus includes a thorough final inspection, carried out

by Sika’s nationwide team of highly experienced Field Technicians. Upon satisfactory evaluation using a 34 point checklist, the project is awarded a Sarnafil Plus guarantee that provides extensive cover for both the Sarnafil system and installation.

For more information on Sarnafil Plus, call 0800 112 3863, email sarnafilroofing@uk.sika.com or visit www.sarnafilplus.co.uk.

ENGEL HAVE HIGH VIZ SAFETY WORKWEAR ALL WRAPPED UP One of Europe’s leading workwear manufacturers, Danish company F. Engel have introduced a wide range of high visibility safety workwear in accordance with the new International and European standardisation EN ISO 20 471

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ith customers’ safety as the company’s prime concern, each item of warning-clothing is produced with the largest possible fluorescent and reflective areas thus ensuring the safest levels of visibility both day and night. LOXY high visibility reflector tape, proven for its hard wearing and effective performance, is used throughout the range.

In addition to the focus on safety, most garments are made with a high specification of polyester and cotton mix to give long term durability and provide a perfect, comfortable fit, giving stretch and freedom of movement; attention is also paid to important practical details such as concealed zip and stud fastenings for added weather protection, and secure, functional pockets. Linings made from a new, soft and durable blended fabric of 70% polyester/30% cotton with a 100% filament yarn warp and a mixed fibre weft, provide guaranteed inner warmth.

Most items also have a water, oil and dirt repellent finish and the fabrics have been tested

to comply with the new EN ISO standards to over 50 industrial or domestic wash cycles.

For more than 85 years, workwear from F. Engel™ has been selected by customers from all over Europe as the first choice for allround protection and maximum comfort no matter what a work situation may demand.

Founded in 1927 by Carl J. Engel Senior and now 4th generation family-owned, the company has 850 employees based at its Headquarters in Norgesvej, Denmark and 2 factories in Lithuania. Since it first began, with the importing of denim from the U.S. as a hard wearing fabric, the company’s aims have always been the same – to provide superior quality, value for money workwear designed for a perfect, flexible fit and to give long lasting, reliable service.

All Engel garments are available from The Workwear Trade Centre, Milton Keynes; Telephone: 01908 561569; email: sales@wtc-workwear. co.uk and Anchor Safety, Ipswich; Telephone: 0800 328 5028; email: sales@ anchorsafety.co.uk

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Since it first began, with the importing of denim from the U.S. as a hard wearing fabric, the company’s aims have always been the same – to provide superior quality, value for money workwear designed for a perfect, flexible fit and to give long lasting, reliable service.

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Timber & Timber Frame WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO USING ENGINEERED TIMBER? The benefits of Timbmet Engineered Components (TEC®) compared to Timber are explained in a new brochure that underlines why the company is at the forefront of innovation in the largely traditional timber industry.

Manufacturers and installers will find that Timbmet’s multi layered construction of TEC® offers stability and stress performance far in excess of Timber. These highly engineered wood products – available in four key species – are made by joining/gluing multiple pieces of material together.

TEC® is designed to provide uniform performance; a flawless appearance free from nots, splits and staining; reduced levels of waste; and savings on material yield costs and labour costs.

“We hope that we can help our customers to see the benefits of using Engineered Timber” says Justin Hayward from Timbmet. “Timbmet is so confident that you’ll see improved results using TEC® that we can provide working samples for you to trial.”

Compared to solid wood, TEC® could save approximately 25% on material yield costs; made to measure components could also result in 30% less waste and lower associated costs. Waste is also produced at the source of manufacture which means it is recycled back into other wood products.

Labour costs are also reduced because of ease of storage and assembly of the quality controlled product.

Julian Connelly of Patchett Joinery says: “Red Grandis being a hardwood, the consistency of the grain means no imperfections appear after painting. The result is a high performance, low maintenance material that ensures higher value for our customers.”

Timbmet can offer a comprehensive off-the-shelf range and the capacity to manufacture bespoke components, plus the fact that all TEC products are FD30 fire certified. The range includes Window, Door and Stair parts, in addition to Sandwich Panels, Insulated Sandwich Scantlings and Glulam Curtain Walling.

Mike Thompson of Biker Group says: “We now use engineered Red Grandis for all our doors and windows because of its quality, performance, stainability and sustainability, and because it is economical and 100% FSC® certified.”

If you would like to learn more about how engineered timber can benefit you in the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and stairways contact marketing@timbmet.com.

TEC® is available in European Oak, Sapele, Redwood FSC® or PEFC certified, and FSC® certified Red Grandis, exclusive to Timbmet in the UK.

Further details on Timbmet’s full range of TEC products and the new brochure can be found at www.timbmet.com. Hard copies are also available by contacting marketing@timbmet.com.

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