Campus Estate Management Magazine Winter 2021

Winter 2021

Please sir, may I have some more Schools welcome new spending but universities are left with unanswered questions

8 Industry News The latest news and views on campus

26 Striking space 34 Don't be shocked Redefining student Electrical safety on accommodation in Leeds campus

42 Start of term How to future-proof your campus security

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Contents 4 Cover Story - Please sir, may I have some more Schools welcome new spending but universities left with unanswered questions 8 Product & Industry News The latest news and views on campus

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30 Clean education Future-proofing educational settings against future pandemics and illness 34 Don't be shocked Electrical safety on campus – keeping safe and compliant

22 Water policy reforms How educational institutions can play their part

38 Small leaks sink ships How is water leak detection beneficial in educational settings?

26 Striking space Redefining student accommodation in Leeds

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COVER STORY

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Schools welcome new spending but universities are left with unanswered questions

ussell Tilsed – Senior Director of Public Services at 8x8, shares his thoughts on the 2021 Autumn budget, what it means for education, and how universities can stay top of the class.

In his Autumn budget statement, Rishi Sunak declared that he would bring spending on education, in

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real terms, back to 2010 levels – promising an extra £4.7 billion for schools by 2024/5. While this cash boost will certainly be welcome in schools across the UK, it’s worth remembering that in effect, it is only undoing past cuts. The fact that the extra cash equates to £1,500 per pupil serves to illustrate how far spending had fallen behind.

As Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: “This still represents no growth in school funding for 15 years… school and college budgets are very thinly stretched, and the financial situation continues to be extremely difficult.”

The increase in spending for schools will be accompanied by an

“Government’s consistent refusal to increase the funding per student post-16 is baffling. The funding per adult will not have gone up in 14 years by the end of 2024/25" additional £1.8 billion for recovery and catch up over the next three years, however, helping schools to recuperate from 10 years of cuts.

A new £560 million fund to support numeracy in adults will support the Government’s stated goal of ‘leveling up’ life chances across the country.

And the continued support for the T levels, a new range of vocational courses 16–19-year old’s, will help address the UK’s skills gap.

The one area that seems to have

been left behind, though, is Higher Education. There is no mention in the budget of extra cash for universities.

As David Hughes, Chief Executive of the Association of Colleges said: “Government’s consistent refusal to increase the funding per student post-16 is baffling. The funding per adult will not have gone up in 14 years by the end of 2024/25, unlike in schools where per pupil funding will match 2010/11 levels in real terms.”

The UK is rightly proud to

be home to 28 of the world’s top 500 universities (second only to the United States) including the world’s number one, Oxford.

However, in 2021, the UK saw 36 of its universities drop down the rankings while 28 rose. Other countries – notably China, Australia and Canada – made significant gains. If the UK is to keep its place at the top of the league table, the UK government should provide funding to help universities and colleges

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to modernize their infrastructures and improve and evolve staff and student experiences to deliver better educational outcomes.

One sure way to enhance experiences for staff and students is by leveraging digital technology to create a connected campus. Modern unified communications tools can help universities re-imagine the way students, staff and lectures connect with each other. Some of the benefits include: • The ability for admin, lecturers, and students to connect from anywhere, on any device • The ability to conduct remote seminars and one-to-ones through Microsoft Teams • The option for students to attend lectures through video – either live, or recorded • Extra support for clearing week 6 | Winter 2021 | CAMPUS

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with short-term ‘pop-up’ omnichannel contact centres A secure and reliable network Real time engagement for students and parents through integrated chat, voice, and video Ease of management for all communications channels through a single console UK universities must not be left behind in the current digital revolution. During the first lockdown schools, from primary to higher education, quickly adjusted and delivered education in new ways. The learnings from these experiences provide an excellent foundation for building the way forward.

It is not just technology, but also the ability to use the technology that determines effectiveness. Now

is the time to ensure universities have the skill sets, technology and processes that extend recent adaptations into permanent methods of increasing affordable access to education. Achieving this will require a sustained commitment to funding digital transformations that improve organisational resilience, reimagine education delivery, and transform the staff and student experience.

If the UK is to remain at the forefront of higher education, the government must continue to invest more in universities and help them remain leaders on this important topic.

For further information please visit www.8x8.com/solutions/educationie-uk

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Triton secures £9m contracts to deliver state of the art research & innovation centre at production park Triton Construction has secured a series of contracts valued at £9 million to deliver the next significant expansion phases at Production Park in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

Production Park is the world’s premier campus for live events, film, and TV where industry, education and innovation come together to create entertainment experiences. The campus is home to state-of-the-art production studios with clients including Coldplay, Lady Gaga and Little Mix; a higher education institution called Backstage Academy offering degrees for the live events and creative industries; and a community of live events businesses with expertise in stage design, production, and AV rental. The latest addition, XPLOR, will be the world’s first research and innovation centre for entertainment technology and production.

Last year, Production Park secured a £12 million cultural recovery fund loan from Government to develop the facilities at the award-winning campus.

The loan supports the delivery of XPLOR, as well as the expansion of its existing studio spaces and create managed workspace to nurture up and coming talent in the region. Additional funding to support the XPLOR project came to Backstage Academy from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Following competitive Tender, locally based Triton Construction was awarded the full design and build contracts to deliver a 42-metre x 32.8 metre x 20 metre high, performance research studio with a single storey ‘lean to’ of 5.5 metre x 34.5 metre to provide a total area of 16,871 sq. ft with high level rigging gantry.

Triton is also building a 15,064 sq. ft two-storey building for offices, manufacturing, testing for XPLOR projects

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and teaching facility. Full infrastructure works and landscaping is also part of the remit.

The works form a part of an ongoing brief for Triton which completed the delivery of a 5-unit employment industrial and office facility and is currently converting and updating a recently purchased adjacent industrial unit to provide further manufacturing workspace, storage, and small business space at Production Park.

Paul Clarkson, Managing Director at Triton Construction said, “We are delighted to continue our partnership with Production Park to deliver these further significant contracts. This is a hugely ambitious and successful campus that we are excited to be involved with.

“The XPLOR project is very specialist due to the scale of space and heights required, technical fit out and sound requirements. We are working closely with the Production Park team as well as acoustics specialists to combine technologies in a new way to deliver sound proofing against the loudest outputs due to the built-up location.”

Jim Farmery, Development Director for XPLOR, said, “It’s great to have such a capable delivery partner on board in Triton Construction. We’re all really excited to see the building work underway and we can’t wait to see the XPLOR building take shape over the next few months.”

Triton has now started construction on site and expects to complete the expansion by the 3rd quarter of 2022.

For further information please visit www.tritonconstruction.co.uk

New laboratory testing proves Fellowes air purifiers remove over 99.99% COVID-19 virus

Leading commercial air purification manufacturer, Fellowes, is pleased to announce its AeraMax Pro AM3 and AM4 air purifiers have been proven to be effective in eliminating aerosolised concentration of SARS-CoV-2, the highly transmissible and pathogenic virus responsible for the COVID-19 disease pandemic, by 99.9999% through a single air pass test of the purifier.

As part of its continued commitment to clean air, the manufacturer volunteered its AeraMax Pro AM3 and 4 air purifiers to be tested against the health-threatening airborne-transmitted COVID-19 virus contaminants at the University of Genoa, School of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine. The study found that the Fellowes air purifiers neutralised the airborne viral load of SARS-CoV-2 entirely and were able to remove 99.9999% of the aerosolised SARS-CoV-2 through a single pass of the purifier.

The result comes following the manufacturer’s recent studies released in early 2021, where its AeraMax Pro products showed a 99.99% airborne reduction of a coronavirus surrogate and 99.9% removal of the H1N1 flu virus (commonly known as Swine Flu).

On the latest test results, Darryl Brunt, Country Head - UK & Ireland at Fellowes Brands said: “It is now widely accepted by the scientific community that airborne transmission of aerosol droplets is the primary cause of the transmission of COVID-19. As such, worldwide bodies including the CDC and ASHRAE have continued to recommend infection control policies that include the use of portable air cleaners featuring HEPA filtration, to aid in the protection against SARS-Cov-2. We are thrilled that this latest study proves how effective our unique Aeramax Pro technology is in helping to reduce the transmission of harmful viruses that cause deadly

diseases such as COVID-19.”

He continued: “We are committed to expanded testing with fully accredited and independent laboratories and for building owners, landlords and occupants, we see this result as further reassurance that Fellowes AeraMax Pro air purifiers are effective in cleaning indoor air.”

On the study, Dr. Alberto Izzotti at the University of Genoa, School of Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine said: “The AeraMax Pro AM3 and 4 air purifiers were evaluated in extreme laboratory operating conditions, certainly much more critical and difficult than the real environmental situation. This situation was purposely designed since it is necessary to test the effectiveness of similar sanitising devices in critical conditions to guarantee their effective performance.

Despite the extreme conditions used, the Fellowes air purification technology was able to neutralise the airborne viral load."

For over a decade, Fellowes AeraMax air purifiers have been a leading choice for localised air purification.

Fellowes is the only solution that combines True HEPA filtration with EnviroSmart™ and PureView™ Technologies. EnviroSmart utilises multiple sensors to continuously monitor contaminants, room occupancy and automatically adjust to provide maximum protection. PureView makes the invisible, visible with real-time screen updates on air quality and machine performance. This immediate feedback instils peace of mind for room occupants.

To read more about Fellowes independent testing, or for more information about Fellowes AeraMax Pro air purifiers, visit www.aeramaxpro.com/uk CAMPUS | Winter 2021 | 9

Leeds City College secures funding for new building to meet growing student numbers Leeds City College, a member of Luminate Education Group, has secured funding as part of the Post-16 Capacity Fund Application 2021-22, to develop an additional building at its Printworks campus on Hunslet Road.

ONS data shows a rise in 16-year-olds in Leeds from 2021 and this will increase the demand for student places, with more young people looking to enter further education. This investment will enable Leeds City College’s Printworks campus to meet these capacity needs now and in the future.

The new building, which will be based on part of the car park, will create additional capacity with 11 new classrooms for 335 students. The space will be tailored to focus on engineering and manufacturing, creative and digital, as well as finance and professional courses.

As the city’s leading provider of vocational training, the funding will help Leeds City College continue to meet the growing student demand.

Cheryl Smith, Principal at Leeds City College’s Printworks campus, said: “This funding is not only welcomed, but essential if we are to continue offering exceptional and inclusive learning experiences for our 10 | Winter 2021 | CAMPUS

students. By developing new, built-for-purpose learning spaces it means we can not only meet the demand of growing student numbers, but create quality learning environments that allow them to thrive.

“Giving young people access to a 21st century education experience is more important than ever, but to do that we need to have the appropriate facilities and adequate space to deliver this. The Printworks campus is already home to an impressive world class kitchen, tailored engineering workshops, salons and studios, digital suites and air cabin, but we know we can offer more to ensure no young person gets left behind.

“Over the last four years, Printworks campus has seen a 7.1% increase in students. We are already at capacity, which makes the need for this extra space even more important. This funding allows us to commit to meeting this demand and continue to offer a bright future for the students that come to learn with us.”

The new building, which is set to be ready in Autumn 2022 is aligned to Leeds City Region’s target to be the UKs first carbon neutral city by 2038, as well as the Government’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.

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Brand-new £11m primary school to provide 420 school places for Aylesbury Work on the development of a brand-new £11m primary school in Aylesbury has now completed, being delivered on time and on budget for Buckinghamshire Council.

Kingsbrook View Primary Academy, which is run by the Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust, will provide 420 school places and 52 nursery places. Along with its school facilities, it comes complete with car parking, including electric charging points, a cycle and scooter storage area, multi-use games area, hard and soft play areas, and grass playing pitch.

Leading independent property, construction, and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has provided project and cost management services for the construction of the school and all associated external works and services connections.

Through a close collaboration with key stakeholders, including the client, the scheme’s contractor, Morgan Sindall, and the developer, Barratt David Wilson Homes, the new school has been delivered on time and on budget.

John Clarke, director for project management at Pick Everard, said: “We’re very pleased to have worked in partnership with the wider project team to deliver this brand-new school for students in the Aylesbury area.

“As with any project, certain challenges arose throughout the development, which were solved through positive, proactive collaboration and management across the project team.

“We are proud of the whole team’s resolute commitment to maintaining the highest quality of service, and to keeping the project on schedule without increasing the budget for the client.”

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chain use, which throughout the project has seen more than £5m spend with local suppliers for services and supplies – all feeding into local economic growth.

Adrian Ceney, partner at Pick Everard, said: “At Pick Everard, we are always looking to see how we can maximise the local benefits in any areas we work in.

Throughout the project, site tours, visits, and career presentations were delivered for pupils in the local area.

We regularly attended jobs and careers fairs in the area and participated in the Buckinghamshire Skills Show, all looking to promote careers within the construction industry to the next generation.

“To know that we have provided an excellent, highquality education facility for students is fantastic, and it’s made all the better to know that we have collectively created benefits for the wider community too.”

Anita Cranmer, Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services: “This is a truly wonderful building.

The facilities are second to none and will provide a great learning environment for the current and future pupils.

The building has sustainable credentials such as solar panels on the roof and the building fabric is designed to ensure it is thermally efficient thereby reducing the carbon emissions which will help the Council meet its Carbon reduction targets. I hope the pupils, teachers, staff and local community enjoy the new facilities for many years to come.”

“We’re incredibly pleased to have unveiled the brand-new Kingsbrook View Primary Academy, which will provide students in the area with a brilliant place to learn and grow in their formative years.”

Pick Everard employs more than 600 staff across its 13 offices, providing a range of project, cost, and design consultancy services. For more information, please visit www.pickeverard.co.uk

Pioneering Axiene hygienic door handles offer improved protection

A Glasgow-based company has produced a pioneering hygienic door handle. Eliminating bugs within seconds, the handle reduces cross-transmission of infectious bacteria and viruses The Axiene VH01 Clean Touch system has been developed by Glana Ltd and is designed to kill more than 99.999% of bacteria and is effective against viruses, providing continuous active disinfection on the handle touch surface using a bespoke and certified fluid.

Independent lab analysis verifies that Axiene provides broad spectrum protection against harmful germs and viruses like E-coli, ENT, MRSA and other pathogens such as Coronavirus that multi-occupancy facilities such as hospitals, nurseries, care homes, universities, offices and schools regularly suffer from. Lab results show that the Axiene touch surface continually achieves a surface cleanliness which hugely exceeds the requirements quoted in international standards for healthcare and food sectors and making Axiene ideal for common use buildings.

Ian Graham, founder and MD of Glana Ltd, said: “When someone touches the Axiene handle, they’re touching a continually disinfected and safer surface as the fluid kills any bugs within seconds and keeps the handle protected for both you and the next person. This means that you’re not leaving your bugs or picking up bugs from the person before you which helps prevent infection spread.”

Ian believes that the continual protection and very low surface contamination makes Axiene a world

leading product in offering user protection, improved hand hygiene and infection reduction.

Axiene VH01 is based on a standard pull-handle form and size and without any need for power or other connections, the product is straightforward to fit and can replace existing pull handles and as Axiene requires only simple maintenance, this can easily be carried out by existing staff.

Axiene works more efficiently than other hygiene systems. As Axiene disinfecting fluid is not consumed on a shot-per-use basis, the fluid lasts longer than existing gel dispenser products and so, in addition to improved efficacy, Axiene offers a more economical solution for customers looking to protect their staff or customers.

With the product launched in October 2021, Glana is talking to customers and end users to explain the benefits of the Axiene product and the improvements in user well-being that Axiene offers. One of the interested users for the new Axiene product is the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, currently carrying out a demonstration trial to showcase the product and help reduce infection risks.

With the product launch in mind, Ian also stated “Glana Ltd is looking forward to working with healthcare, education and commercial sectors to help support businesses and institutions fight infection and safely resume operations.”

For further information and contact details please see www.axiene.com CAMPUS | Winter 2021 | 13

Green light for first phase of Begbroke Science Park expansion New research buildings will meet innovation needs of the future Oxford University Development (OUD) today confirms reserved matters planning consent has been granted for the first phase of its Begbroke Science Park expansion, which comprises two new state-of-the-art research buildings.

This first phase of the scheme will bring forward new research facilities for the University’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences departments and associated groups, as well as providing space to incubate spin-out companies. The two buildings, totalling 12,500 sq. m., will house both academic and commercial research at the Science Park, north of Oxford.

The development will also deliver improvements to sustainable transport infrastructure, as well as soft and hard landscaping and public art integrated into the landscape.

Anna Strongman, CEO, Oxford University Development, said:

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“This first phase of our vision to progress the design and development standards of Begbroke Science Park is one step closer to realisation thanks to the consent granted today. These new research facilities will be fit for the future needs of our research community, by providing high quality spaces for innovative work and collaboration.”

OUD is a property development company set up under the £4bn joint venture between the University of Oxford and Legal & General Capital.

Bolstering its long-term pension commitments by creating real assets which provide new jobs, housing, productivity and wage growth. Legal & General has invested over £30bn in levelling-up regional economies throughout the UK. This includes forming major partnerships with local and central governments, universities and local businesses in place such as Cardiff, Manchester and Newcastle, as well as Oxford.

OUD is collaborating with Bruntwood SciTech as Development Manager for the first phase.

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Tio Fire Safety delivers UK first with revolutionary digital logbook The fire logbook, a legal requirement and critical link in the safety of millions of UK buildings that is often overlooked, abused or left incomplete, has been updated and made fit for the modern age with the launch of the revolutionary Digital Fire and Security Logbook from Tio Fire Systems, offering a number of benefits to professionals in the security sector, especially those who also work in Fire.

Cloud-based and permitted under BS5839-1, Tio’s true Digital Fire & Security Logbook is priced and designed to replace a range of paper logbooks, and is pre-configured to bring together a huge number of fire, safety and security topics in one place. It is quick to set up and as easy to use as paper, solves a multitude of issues and radically improves safety, relationships and compliance for all parties, including security professionals, who can use the system to plan and log any actions relating to the security system, as well as any fire-related responsibilities they may have.

Full of unique features, Tio’s logbook includes a compliance task manager that automatically schedules and tracks tasks for service providers, building occupiers and risk assessors; a customisable guidance module that helps staff complete jobs, linked asset registers and maintenance, variances, false alarm and activation tracker, custom tasks creator; fire visitor logbook; and digital documents storage. All users get a performance and compliance dashboard, permitting oversight and management from a single site to vast portfolios of properties, making life simpler for security professionals who are often required to attend hundreds of buildings over the course of a month or year.

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security is a concern, access to all permitted individuals and organisations.

“Today, there is rightly much more focus on compliance, and this is influencing the roles and responsibilities of security sector professionals who also work in the fire sector, said Jason Hill, sales manager for Tio Fire Safety. “We call our product the only true digital fire logbook because, while other products do call themselves logbooks, they are in reality limited, one-way customer portals or engineer tools, not genuine improvements on the paper logbook that permit contributions from all stakeholders. Our Digital Fire Logbook delivers all of the required information, which can be accessed and entered on any web-connected device, ensuring 100% compliance and safeguarding the integrity of the information in any fire incident.

“At Tio, we believe that fire safety, compliance and maintenance are better achieved through clear communication and efficient management of tasks, assets and responsibilities across many teams and parties. For someone responsible for the maintenance of security, electrical, and fire safety a digital record is becoming essential for accountability and best practice.

The logbook can be used independently, combined with our own asset management suite, or integrated with a growing number of fire and safety software providers.”

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Installing a battery energy storage system

The chances are if you’re reading this that you’re working on a plan to make your campus and estate more carbon efficient, because just over 80 per cent of estates managers, in a survey of 148 conducted by Buro Happold, identified moving away from gas as the biggest step to become a net zero carbon university.

Jane White, AUDE Executive Director, which co-funded the survey said: “It’s no surprise that 80% of survey respondents identified a change to energy provision as the single biggest step they could take in moving to a net zero future. Around half of university estates’ carbon emissions come from natural gas usage.

Investment in alternative low carbon heat sources…are firmly on the radar amongst university estates leaders.”

Jane identified the barriers to making this change, but Cranfield has overcome many of them, and is a great example of how to make headway in the single most important area for carbon reduction and affirmative climate change action available for universities and colleges.

Cranfield is installing the biggest second-life battery storage system to date in the UK. Its new battery energy storage system (BESS) will allow the site to balance its energy behind the grid, and accommodate a newly extended solar farm and an air source heat pump, to reduce reliance on the gas-combined heat and power system (CHP).

This is exactly the sort of transition many estates are looking for – a way to move away from gas heating to an air source pump system, while also using clean electricity to power it.

Gareth Ellis, Cranfield University’s Energy and Environment Manager acknowledges that it has not been a quick process and that securing funding was crucial to their success: “We’ve spent ten years working on cleaning up our energy at Cranfield and having the flexibility to prioritise clean electricity generation on site will make a big difference. Switching to clean technology requires many

changes to come together and the grant from BEIS has allowed us to progress these plans for the campus much sooner than would otherwise have been feasible.”

The grant was for £5m, secured through the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s (BEIS) Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS), managed through Salix.

Connected Energy is supplying three containers, each housing 24 second-life Renault Kangoo van batteries to operate across the Cranfield campus. One will take excess solar generation at the weekends and deliver this back to the campus on Monday. Two others will connect the battery storage system directly into two of the site’s 40 transformers.

The use of a second life battery system also has the added bonus of making a dramatic improvement to carbon reduction and delivering on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) targets.

Using batteries in their second life is a perfect example of driving the circular economy - extending the life of products which use rare resources that are hard to recycle. The message is simple yet powerful as Matthew Lumsden, CEO of Connected Energy explains: “We have developed BESS technology that uses the EV batteries exactly as they being used in the car but within a storage system, so that as far as the batteries are concerned, they are in a car.

“This means all the safety and R&D invested in the batteries remains intact as the batteries start their second-life. It makes complete environmental, engineering, and emotional sense.”

As a postgraduate university specialising in science, engineering, design, technology and management it’s to be expected that Cranfield should be an early adopter of innovative energy solutions. The good news for other estates is that this is a template which others can now easily follow.

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CriticalArc marks 10 years of industry transformation with SafeZone

Ten years ago, CriticalArc launched SafeZone®, a solution that is now established as the leading safety, security and emergency management solution. The company’s co-founders, Glenn Farrant and Jahmai Lay, formed CriticalArc with a vision to revolutionize safety and security and over the last decade and the company has fulfilled that vision with unique capabilities available exclusively through SafeZone.

CriticalArc’s co-founders identified fundamental advances in technology and changes in user behavior that led organizations to search for a flexible, and affordable solution to better protect their people. This resulted in the development of CriticalArc’s flagship product, SafeZone. Since the company’s founding, it has expanded globally with offices around the world serving the APAC, EMEA and Americas regions. The company has an impressive client list in the higher education sector, along with growing adoption in healthcare, transportation, government, and critical infrastructure CriticalArc’s investment in the public safety and security sectors, combined with partnerships with industry associations has demonstrated its commitment to invest in customers and help them succeed. Success has also been driven by CriticalArc’s focus on helping customers extend the depth and breadth of SafeZone across additional user groups. As a result of this collaborative approach, customers have been elevated from a reactive role to a proactive one, in which they’re empowered with data and insights to positively impact incident outcomes and continuously improve their team’s performance. This heightened stature positions them as an essential part of the leadership team bringing technology to key stakeholders across the entire organization and enhances employee wellbeing and the safety of the overall work environment.

CriticalArc has made significant investments to continually enhance SafeZone and its underlying infrastructure to ensure it meets or exceeds customer requirements for quality, reliability, and scalability, while adhering to data protection and privacy standards. This is essential to support the mission-critical life safety

solutions and technology that hinge on its platform and is a core element of CriticalArc’s differentiation.

Key to SafeZone’s growth has been its ability to deliver real-time coordination and control and operational insights, enabling customers to offer Safety Everywhere™ with a unified solution. This, combined with the focus on product and people, and its commitment to continuously expand the value derived from SafeZone, has led customers to realize unprecedented value and ROI, transforming how they manage safety and security and emergency management.

“It’s been a privilege to work with so many forwardlooking customers and industry leaders over the past decade as we built SafeZone into the powerful unified solution that it is today,” says Glenn Farrant, Co-founder and CEO. “We have the same motivation and energy as we had ten years ago to continue to work with customers and partners to deliver new capabilities and help them enhance safety and security worldwide.”

Looking ahead, Glenn Farrant said CriticalArc will continually expand the value it provides to include mental health and wellbeing and protecting vulnerable communities. It will emphasize delivering a safer workplace that positively influences employee happiness, productivity and retention.

“Our extensive market share and deep relationships with customers will open up new opportunities for deeper levels of collaboration, as illustrated by our recent SafeZone Alliance announcement. Together, we’ll continue down our aspirational path to solve problems that were previously unsolvable.”

As the company moves forward, the company believes its well positioned to continue to respond to the changing market conditions and help its customers manage the wellbeing of their people across the globe so they can meet their duty of care and keep their people safe.

For more information on CriticalArc and SafeZone go to www.criticalarc.com CAMPUS | Winter 2021 | 19

Liverpool John Moores University selects Salisbury Group for hard FM services Facilities management company Salisbury Group has won a contract with Liverpool John Moores University for building, electrical and mechanical maintenance services. The deal covers planned and reactive works across 37 different buildings in the city of Liverpool.

The contract will run for a maximum of five years and is expected to be worth over £1.5 million per year.

The agreement is the fifth university contract that the company has won and mobilised in less than two years.

Salisbury's Group Managing Director, Andrew Lunt commented: "We are delighted to win this contract with an excellent new client. This is our fifth and newest partnership in the university sector, and it reflects how a values-led and people-focused business can succeed with like-minded clients. We have a great team on site who are now working hard to help the facilities run as effectively as possible for students and staff alike."

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best-established universities in the UK. Its five faculties produce leading research that influences policymakers, improves people's lives, and finds solutions to the problems of today. The university is constantly looking to improve its offering to students, with ambitious plans for the further development of the campus.

Mark Askem, Director, Estate Development at Liverpool John Moores University said: "Liverpool John Moores University is committed to providing a great on-campus experience for our 25,000+ students and faculty members. We awarded this contract to Salisbury Group due their customer-centric approach and demonstrable experience in higher education. We look forward to working closely with them over the coming years as we deliver our exciting Estates Masterplan."

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Water policy reforms How educational institutions can play their part by Caroline Gray-Mason, Director of Water Services at Cenergist

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he UK Government, alongside the Environment Agency and Ofwat, recently announced an ambitious programme of reform for water companies, with the goal of building back greener from the pandemic. Having reviewed the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), the reforms set out the actions that water companies need to undertake to improve the environment.

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However, it is unrealistic to assume that a single authority can deal with the threats of water scarcity. Rather, everyone must play their part.

Educational institutions have a wider part to play, and it is important for them to understand why change is necessary.

The Need for Change According to guidance outlined by the UK Government, if not taken seriously, water stress can lead to

water scarcity, and could displace an estimated 700 million people by 2030.

According to a study conducted by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), students living on campus use up to 180 litres of water a day, 30 litres more than the wider industry estimate. It is clear that the burden of reform should be a responsibility that is also undertaken by university campuses and wider educational institutions. Furthermore, long term consequences can also

be significant. According to the Environment Agency, avoiding taking action on water related concerns can lead to severe shortages of water by 2050.

Uncertain changes in the climate are also a serious threat to water in the UK. The nation lacks the water storage infrastructure that is necessary for dryer climates. Now in the post pandemic era, where hygiene has gained primary focus, water used during cleaning and washing has increased. Universities, which are welcoming students returning to campuses, have a responsibility of regulating their water consumption to minimise wastage.

The risks are clear, but it needs to be understood that the responsibility for introducing significant change doesn’t fall on one single authority.

Everyone needs to play their role, particularly the education industry.

They must introduce initiatives that

increase water efficiency, water conservation and work towards achieving net zero. University campuses do need to take proactive actions towards water efficiency, due to their higher water consumption rate in comparison to other commercial sectors. This usage could potentially spike even more in the post-pandemic landscape, where an increased focus has been placed upon handwashing.

Enabling Campuses to Play Their Role Action is required. Yet institutions now find themselves asking questions about how they can do their bit to save water and help the environment. According to Ofwat’s strategy, innovation plays a significant role in overcoming the challenges in a cost-effective and environment-friendly manner.

Currently, water control flow technology (WCFT) is proving to be

one of the most effective solutions available. WCFT leverages water flow regulators to maintain a specified water flow rate, regardless of fluctuations in the supply line. By regulating water flow in a residential home, households can save between 40 to 60 litres of water a day. By introducing the technology to largescale university campuses, the WCFT only becomes more effective.

In case of high pressure in the line, regulators manage flow by opening and closing in response to the amount coming through - allowing the water to flow at a steady pace. This regulated pressure not only saves water and lowers bills, but it also improves the user experience by providing consistent pressure, while also eliminating temperature fluctuations. Installing these devices can be hugely beneficial for maintaining water flow, regardless of water consumption levels during peak times. With that in

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mind, WCFT also proves to be ideal for sprinkler systems and tankless water heaters.

“It makes good business sense to invest in energy efficiency at the time when energy bills continue to rise”, says Mark Sait, CEO, SaveMoneyCutCarbon. A timely and important consideration is imperative in the current environment where energy bills have seen a 12% rise in price cap - a maximum amount charged by a supplier for an energy unit. University campuses can reduce a significant amount of water consumption through the use of water control flow regulators.

By investing in WCFT, institutions can not only save costs, but also demonstrate their efforts in corporate social responsibility.

Water control flow technology: A long term solution Now with lockdown restrictions lifted and students returning to campuses, it becomes crucial to establish appropriate measures to eliminate the threat of water stress. In a post-pandemic society, hygiene is prioritised more than ever before and increased cleanliness and handwashing have become the common routine. This can understandably increase water usage in campuses.

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As students return to the campus, WCFT can be used to regulate the unwanted water consumption.

Campuses with these retrofitted upgrades can save on costs while providing seamless experience of water facilities to students. With small pipework and low capital costs, water flow regulators are a long term solution for campuses that provide a significant benefit. Combined with a strong return on investment (ROI) provided over the long term, this technology provides a highly cost effective solution for commercial buildings such as university campuses.

In heating systems, water pressure plays an imperative role.

The pressure drop due to fluctuations in the water pipeline causes the pump to generate more pressure to recover the pressure loss. This not only consumes extra water but also huge amounts of energy. Water flow regulators, installed on the radiators of the boilers, balance the pressure and allow consumers to regulate the hot water flow. The energy consumed in heating plays a significant part in reducing carbon footprint, contributing towards achieving the UK’s net zero goal for 2030. From water flow regulators, university campuses can leverage not only reduced water bills and increased

efficiency but also minimised emissions and reduced energy bills.

Building for a Better Future Water consumption should be at the front of mind for everyone.

University campuses are not exempt.

By reducing the amount of water consumed within buildings, the supply issues can be decreased for water networks. In other words, water saved from wastage in these buildings can be utilised in the needed areas and can reduce stress for water networks. This enables greater ability to reach the goals set by the water policy reforms.

Water poverty and the threat of water becoming a scarce resource seems to be a reminder that the concern needs to be given higher priority. Unnecessary water wastage due to the fluctuations in the water flow is leading the UK very close to the water stress and far from the net zero goals. In this scenario, water flow reforms become hugely significant and retrofitted water flow regulators can play an important role in maximising the water efficiency and reducing emissions.

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FLOORING

Striking space Redefining student accommodation in Leeds with Forbo’s portfolio

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or The Refinery, a new build student accommodation complex in Leeds, Jasper Sanders + Partners looked to create a fresh and contemporary interior design scheme that underpinned the site’s historic significance. With a variety of activity zones, Forbo Flooring Systems’ Tessera Cloudscape carpet tiles and Sarlon acoustic sheet vinyl were specified, helping to create a fully integrated and striking space that meets the demands of modern student living. The Refinery was a winning project in the Fly Forbo

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2020/21 competition.

Built on a former industrial site near Leeds City Centre, The Refinery is a 397-room student accommodation complex providing high quality apartments, shared living spaces and a whole host of amenities. Developed by Gregory Property Group and operated by Fresh Student Living, the interior of The Refinery was designed

by Jasper Sanders + Partners (JS+P), who worked alongside AHR Architects and GMI Construction to deliver this market leading student

accommodation project for specialist investor client, Curlew Capital.

Jasper Sanders, Design Director at Jasper Sanders + Partners, said: “We took a holistic approach to the interior design and the end goal was to ensure that we were creating a single building experience. The Refinery takes its visual cues from the building’s rich industrial heritage.

Once a factory for the manufacture of machinery for the spinning of flax, hemp, jute and similar fibres, this is subtly reflected in both the external and internal aspects of the building.

We used graphics, finishes and textures that reference the process of weaving yarn into fabric, creating a bold visual identity for the building.

“In student accommodation design, there are essentially two components: the apartments, where we have the private bedrooms, kitchens and living areas – spaces that students are able to make more personal – and then the ground floor, where we have the shared amenities. Today’s students demand much more than just a place to sleep and at The Refinery, we have included a series of carefully planned activity zones such as a quiet study area, garden room, lounge and games, gym and cinema room. It is here on the ground floor, where we believe there is more room for design freedom.”

Taking influence from the colours and patterns on the external architecture through into the interior, JS+P created spaces to motivate and inspire. Tessera Cloudscape carpet tiles played a prominent role in the ground floor amenity spaces, where in the lounge and games area, the Stormy Weather, Cirrus Sky and Ocean Winds colourways were cut to size and fitted together in a weaving pattern, in line with the theme. This combination of colours worked well together and created a differentiated, fun yet functional area.

Jasper continued: “We wanted to create a flooring scheme that was strong and powerful, without being overbearing, and Cloudscape was

perfect for this in a number of spaces as its unique visuals adds depth and interest to the floor – without being too intense. We took the three colourways from the games area and used them individually in the lobby, quiet study room, garden room and cinema room to generate a calmer and less distracting ambiance, to cater for the activities that would take place in those zones.

“As the building is open 24/7, a floor covering that could withstand the constant and heavy footfall was crucial. The carpet tiles are extremely durable, easy to maintain and they also have good soil hiding properties. As amenity spaces are shared, acoustics is also a really

important factor and Cloudscape has a high acoustic value of 26 dB, ensuring minimal noise transmission.

The practical solution provides a comfortable living environment where students can enjoy using the spaces, without needing to whisper for example.”

What’s more, making a good first impression is key, and this was significant for The Refinery, as JS+P looked to create a student accommodation building akin to a luxury hotel setting. Sarlon 19 dB acoustic sheet vinyl was chosen for the walkways and circulation areas, starting at the front door in the reception area, to create a luxurious and welcoming feel. The Medium Grey Cement colourway provided a charming but quiet floor to walk on, guaranteeing lasting performance and easy maintenance for the building’s staff. The Slate Cement colourway was further used to define different zones that came off the walkways, such as the snug.

Recognising the requirement for acoustic comfort in students living areas too, Sarlon 19 dB was also brought upstairs into the studios and apartments. Jasper continued: “In the apartments and studios, we aimed to keep the interior design as neutral as possible. These are the areas where students will be making into a ‘home’, so they will bring their own décor. We don’t apply colour, as people will turn up with colour, and providing them with a neutral canvas enables them to decorate CAMPUS | Winter 2021 | 27

their spaces how they want them to be. For us, knowing when to pare back in the design is what makes our schemes so successful.

“For this reason, the Natural Oak colourway from the Sarlon 19 dB collection was perfect for the bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms. The beautiful timber effect is super neutral but also looks very elegant; it creates a very warm and homely feel. Acoustic properties are also vital in these spaces as impact sound from one floor to the next needs to be minimised in order to improve occupant comfort and wellbeing. The 19 dB solution also offers optimum balance between acoustic performance and residual indentation.”

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or traditionally adhered formats and in acoustic, compact and compact acoustic versions. Sarlon 19 dB was also used in the gym at The Refinery.

Jasper concluded: “We were trying to achieve a high-end luxury finish for The Refinery and it can often be difficult to find materials that are both high quality and aesthetically pleasing, whilst still being durable enough to withstand the thrashings of every day student living. However, with Forbo’s portfolio, which I have used for many, many years, I really don’t think anything else compares.

“The ‘zones’ within the building needed to tailor to individual activities and the flooring has played a huge role in helping us to achieve our goals. In the garden room, which leads out onto the terrace, we even used Forbo’s Coral Brush in Cannon Grey as an entrance matting barrier – which goes to show just how diverse their student accommodation portfolio is. We have designed a market leading student accommodation scheme that has

been created for the end-users and both we, and the client, couldn’t be happier.”

A spokesperson at Fresh Student Living commented: “We’re thrilled that The Refinery has won the Fly Forbo award. The interior captures the level of luxury of student accommodation that today’s residents desire. Working with the heritage of the building brings real flow through the spaces and The Refinery’s interior encapsulates this brilliantly. Everything was created to a high specification with students’ wants and needs at the forefront.

From the welcoming entrance, to each individual flat and room, The Refinery is the ideal accommodation for students to enjoy.”

For more information about Forbo’s portfolio for the student accommodation sector, visit www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/ studentaccommodation

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HEALTH & SAFETY

Clean education Future-proofing educational settings against future pandemics and illness by Jarek Salek, Head of Engineering and Technical Operations at Uvisan

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ith the vaccine roll-out now in full swing and the majority of the UK’s adult population having received at least one dose, schools are increasingly becoming an area of concern in the spread of Covid-19.

Constant cases in schools are leading to entire year groups or

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class bubbles being sent home to isolate and one week in June saw 275,000 children off school because of infections, self-isolation and school closures.

Although there are ambitions to vaccinate secondary school aged children before they return to the classroom in September, schools and other educational institutions should prepare to continue stringent hygiene

measures into the new school year and not gamble purely on students receiving vaccines to curb outbreaks.

It is not clear when younger children will receive vaccines and there is hesitancy surrounding them being vaccinated at all. In addition, a future pandemic is no longer a far-off threat and robust hygiene policies will prevent other contagious illnesses from spreading in schools.

Considering the constant disruptions to education over the past two academic years, limiting the spread of any contagious diseases that may cause students to need further time off is essential.

As the government plans to scrap rules surrounding self-isolation following cases in schools in the autumn to keep as many students learning as possible, better sanitation will be essential in containing cases occurring in schools going forwards.

Schools, colleges and universities will already have infection measures in place, but they must now ensure that processes are watertight to protect staff and students, without total reliance on people receiving vaccines.

Improve disinfection processes A key way that viruses and other pathogens are transmitted is through high-frequency touchpoints or shared equipment that multiple students and teachers touch. Regularly and thoroughly sanitising these items and touchpoints is critical to slowing down the spread of an illness in educational settings.

A study by the American Society for Microbiology found that a virus on a door handle in a busy setting

such as an office could be detected on 40-60% of people and commonly touched objects within two to four hours. This demonstrates how quickly illnesses can spread and the importance of regular disinfection.

Equipment used shared between students in lessons, such as iPads, science equipment, musical instruments or VR headsets, must be thoroughly disinfected between each use. This creates an extra job for teachers and other school staff to manage and using traditional cleaning methods such as wet wipes and chemicals can be arduous, so institutions should explore technology that can support and improve sanitation.

Invest in sanitation technology The pandemic has highlighted the potential role of technology in curbing viral transmissions and medical-grade UV-C light has become a popular tool to keep schools, colleges and universities as protected from viral outbreaks as possible.

UV-C technology kills or deactivates pathogens on any surface or air exposed to the light in a matter of minutes and is being used in educational settings to sanitise both

shared, handheld equipment and entire spaces.

The shortwave light technology can be harnessed in a lockable cabinet and used to disinfect items such as laptops, tablets and VR headsets. Hazelwood School, a primary school in Surrey, implemented a UV-C cabinet into its virus control measures at the beginning of the last school year to disinfect its bank of iPads used by some of the youngest learners at the school. Before using the technology, the school had been forced to remove digital iPad learning from the curriculum as disinfecting tablets between each class bubble was too time-consuming.

In addition to being quick, safe and easy to use, UV-C will not damage electronics as cleaning with traditional disinfection methods that use moisture or heat will. This characteristic of the technology makes it an ideal process for the University of Chichester’s professional standard audio studio used by creative course students and external clients.

Initially, the university struggled to find a way to ensure the delicate SSL mixing desk in the studio was safe to use by multiple people as

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cleaning it using disinfectant wipes or alcohol-based chemicals would cause damage. To overcome this barrier, the university has had Cleanroom

by Uvisan, a series of ambient UV-C lamps controlled via an app, installed into the studio. The entire room and the equipment and air within it can now be deeply sanitised in less than ten minutes, preventing the spread of Covid-19, its variants and any other infectious illnesses.

As well as killing 99.9% of pathogens, UV-C disinfection is zero-waste, unlike wet wipes and chemicals, and will save money over time.

Ventilation Fresh air and good ventilation have been highlighted to significantly reduce the risk of Covid spreading.

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country’s government guidelines and was adopted by the UK and other countries shortly after.

Educational facilities should prioritise ventilation and ensure that windows are kept open whenever possible. During the winter months or in spaces without windows, schools, colleges and universities should consider installing air purifiers to remediate airborne pathogens and constantly circulate fresh, sanitary air.

Encourage better personal hygiene practices Educational facilities managers should reduce the risk of students spreading illnesses due to poor personal hygiene practices by highlighting the importance of good practices even beyond the pandemic.

This is especially important for primary schools with younger children.

Classrooms should continue to be stocked with hand sanitiser and wipes or disinfectant spray to clean down desks after use. Increased

signage reminding students to properly wash their hands before and after eating and after using the bathroom to minimise the risk of disease transmission should also be put up.

It is likely that coronavirus will affect the population and educational settings forever, but thanks to infection control lessons learnt during the height of the pandemic, institutions can reduce infection risks in the future and put an end to disruptions to education. Bolstering disinfection processes with the support of specialist technology will not only support learning, but also offer assurance to staff, learners and parents that the facilities are safe and hygienic, improving the overall experience for everyone.

To find out more about Uvisan, its ambient Cleanroom solution, standalone UV-C cabinets and propriety UV-C technology, visit www.uvisan. com.

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Don't be shocked Electrical safety on campus – keeping safe and compliant

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hether you work in health & safety, estates or manage a team, it is your responsibility to ensure that buildings on campus are safe for everyone.

In this article Darren Tonge, Sales Director at Hawkesworth, looks at electrical safety and how you can ensure compliance.

Although we may not think about it too much, electricity powers our campuses. From the computers and

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photocopiers in the library, POS units and chillers in the refectory to the hairdryers and televisions in student accommodation – electricity keeps things running!

With this in mind, it’s important to keep all electrical equipment and installations running safely. Over one in two fires in the UK are caused by an electrical defect. This means that campus management needs to keep anything that uses electricity in good condition.

According to Zurich, larger fires

in educational establishments cost approximately £2.8 million to repair.

This can go up to £20 million in the most extreme cases.

As well as the financial cost, there are also setbacks to learning to consider, as well as potential loss of life.

This means looking after anything that uses electricity, no matter where it is on your campus, is critical.

What you need to consider You need to consider two elements

when it comes to electrical safety across site. Electrical equipment and electrical installations.

Electrical equipment is anything you power up by plugging it into the mains. For example, PC monitors, vending machines, gym equipment and projectors. Extension leads and cords come under this category too.

An electrical installation consists of the elements in a building that provide electricity and power equipment. This includes the distribution board (fuse box), cabling and accessories like sockets, switches and light fittings.

Both electrical equipment and installations can deteriorate over time. This can increase the risk of electric shock and fire.

Health and safety on campus UK legislation like the Health and Safety at Work Act states that you need to supply and maintain electrical equipment and installations in a safe condition.

If you don’t, you could potentially find yourself open to a fine and/or legal action.

Some smaller organisations use visual tests to make sure their

electrical equipment and installations work as they should. This involves checking for damage before turning a circuit on or plugging in an appliance.

This works… but up to a point.

Firstly, a visual check does not account for internal damage. For example, the loss of a connection between the earth pin inside a plug and the case of an appliance. If this happens, it can increase the risk of electric shock if someone touches the equipment.

Secondly, a large campus can have hundreds and thousands of appliances and circuits that need checking. It’s not viable to expect everyone to spend time checking them before use.

This is where electrical equipment testing (PAT testing) and EICR (fixed wire testing) can be of benefit.

Electrical equipment testing and EICR Electrical equipment testing and Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) are structured tests that identify any issues with your equipment or installations

respectively.

An electrical equipment test checks both the interior and exterior of an appliance – including the plug, cable and the piece of equipment itself. If an appliance fails testing, it can then be repaired or replaced.

The additional benefit of electrical equipment testing is that it provides an inventory of all the equipment you have on campus. This helps you see what you have and where it is.

An EICR tests all elements of an electrical installation to ensure that it works safely. Any parts of the installation that fail testing are marked on a report. You can then carry out remedial work to fix any issues.

How often you should test The 5th edition In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment code of practice states that you should carry out a risk assessment to determine how frequently you should test your equipment.

This will take into consideration how often the equipment is used, the environment and the lifespan of the equipment. For example, cleaning equipment will be subject

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to more wear and tear than electrical equipment in staff offices.

It is recommended that you carry out EICRs every five years. More high-risk environments (for example, swimming pools and theatres) may need testing more frequently.

Both electrical equipment testing and EICRs must be carried out by a ‘competent person’. This can be an external electrical engineer or a trained member of your facilities team.

Managing safety in halls of residence If your campus includes halls of residences, you need to take extra precautions to ensure they stay safe.

In halls of residences, several students live, sleep and cook in close quarters. If a fire breaks out, the outcome can be catastrophic.

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equipment, students may bring their own appliances. These run the risk of being faulty or counterfeit.

International students may bring along their own equipment from home. These may operate on different voltages and frequencies and overload your circuits.

If you do not have them in place already, you may want to have specific testing policies for students living in halls of residences. For example, students must have their equipment tested before moving into their room. Some universities carry out testing on the student’s behalf and charge per item tested.

Everyone has a part to play when it comes to health and safety You have a key role when it comes to electrical safety, but everyone who uses services on campus must do

what they can to stay safe too. They must take reasonable care for their own health and safety, as well as that of those around them.

This can be anything from reporting faulty or damaged equipment, to not running electrical cords under carpets or rugs.

Education and close communication are essential for both staff, visitors and students.

Electrical safety on campus may sound like a daunting prospect. There can be many electrical circuits and pieces of equipment to consider.

However, a rational and methodical approach can help keep the people who live, work and play across your campus safe and secure.

For more information visit www. hawkesworthappliancetesting.co.uk

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WATER MANAGEMENT

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How is water leak detection beneficial in educational settings?

n average, schools in the UK spend £70 million a year on the provision of fresh water and treatment of wastewater.

And, educational institutions know all-too-well the inconvenience a burst pipe can cause, yet while water leak detection solutions are nothing new, they often remain overlooked – until it’s too late.

But does the time and expense of the installation outweigh the potential for costly repairs and down-time – and what types of building can benefit from its use?

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Claire Mason, general manager at leak detection specialist, Waterguard, takes a look.

A typical primary school can spend £2,000* a year on their water bills, with secondary schools often clocking up charges of up to twice that amount – that’s why it’s important to avoid any additional expenses caused by a leaking or inefficient water supply.

With the primary purpose of protecting buildings from potential financial and structural disruption, the installation of a water leak detection system not only provides

peace of mind but can reduce insurance premiums and boost green credentials too.

Of course, the most obvious casualty from a burst pipe is the bottom line – due to pricey repairs and unavoidable building closures.

But, in truth, it’s often the small, unidentified leaks which can often cost organisations the most – sneaking under the radar and adding additional pounds and pence to your annual bill.

Protecting the planet While the past year has taught us

all to prepare for the unexpected, it’s also brought sustainability into sharp focus, too. And, for those institutions with a social conscience, protecting the future of our planet is of immeasurable importance.

As environmental credentials continue to find a place on society’s agenda, reducing wastewater and conserving precious resources should be central to any facilities management strategy – and can form a vital part of an institution’s marketing collateral too.

Designed to help building managers improve the environmental performance of existing non-domestic structures, it’s important to look for BREEAM credentials when exploring your options for leak detection. Any provider should be able to source a water leak – no matter how minor – both at the site boundary and internally too.

Protecting your property Like anything, leak detection products come in various guises – from simple shut-off solutions through to allthe-bells-and-whistles opportunities which provide real-time alerts when something doesn’t seem quite right.

In educational settings, it’s possible to install a device which will automatically isolate the water supply while a room is unoccupied – usually during evenings, weekends, and outside of term time – in much the same way as power and lighting is shut off when not in use.

In practice the unit is only activated, and the water supply opened, when a person enters the room and triggers a sensor. It automatically shuts off when no further movement – or other prompt – is detected, usually with a ‘buffer’ of between six seconds and 20 minutes. Such settings and tools can extend to an entire site or be focused

simply on areas such as toilets and bathrooms, changing areas, and kitchens – limiting the potential risk of water damage.

The management and maintenance of all systems is minimal and dependent on area, with hard water areas advised to routinely clean plumbing components. This can be undertaken by your supplier on an annual basis or training can be given to the facilities management team and/or building janitor.

Choosing the right solution Of course, the purpose of leak detection is to take away the headache of another element of site and/or building management – and the installation of such devices should be hassle-free too. Small investments, such as in all washrooms, can make a big difference when it comes to maximum protection and minimum

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water waste.

Whether you’re looking at the protection of an existing, fully operational structure, or the extension of campus via a new building, it’s important to conduct a full site survey prior to installation, to identify the most suitable products and locations for any system components – which are often in the plant room.

Ideally, solutions should identify flow levels using a pulse sensor after every 1-10 litres of water stream, which then identifies and leakage over set time periods – with Alan Macklin a self-learning audit function which monitors ‘normal’ consumption.

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In most cases, multiple isolation valves can be added to protect against the damage and disruption caused by leaks – these are often programmable to suit the building’s own water consumption criteria.

When considering your options, be sure to consider the usage rates of the building – and how the site is managed outside of term-time. Some solutions can automatically shut off water supply completely outside of operations hours, while others will remain ‘always on’ with an integrated back-up battery, which, in the event of a mains power loss, can continue to power controllers for several months.

Unfortunately, it’s often the case that many leak detection systems tend to be sold after a client has already suffered the disruption of a major water leak – and the ensuing financial burdens.

That’s why, when it comes to water leak detection, ‘prevention is definitely cheaper than the cure’.

While the upfront investment can often see firms choosing to ‘roll the dice’, if they help to reduce insurance premiums and provide vital peace of mind, the benefits undoubtedly outweigh the costs.

For further information please visit www.waterguard.co.uk

SECURITY

Start of term How to future-proof your campus security systems in 2022 by Neil Killick, Leader of Strategic Business, EMEA, at Milestone Systems

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he past few months have been disruptive, to say the least. None more so than for students, universities, and colleges, with courses suddenly shifting to virtual, freshers week upended, and ongoing uncertainty having a significant impact on student wellbeing. But now ‘normal’ appears to have resumed with many campuses welcoming students back on-site.

With this, comes a new set of challenges for those tasked with ensuring student security and

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safety. Not only do the old risks of anti-social behaviour and crime need to be mitigated, but campus leaders must also consider infection risk and ongoing public health measures.

With this in mind, I recommend that campus leaders focus on three areas for their security this coming year.

Three ways to boost campus safety These steps will help your campus security adapt to current student, parent, and public expectations.

1. Audit your existing

infrastructure: understand what systems your campus security already uses and what can be repurposed to meet new demands.

Campus security was already going through a transformation pre-Covid. There was more emphasis on streamlined campus experiences.

Mobile credentials, for example, were on the rise to promote touchless access control and empower students to access facilities through their everyday devices.

Tools implemented pre-Covid can be repurposed to meet evolving

public health measures. Mobile credential and access control system data can tell a security team about occupancy in classrooms and other areas. This can forewarn of areas that are exceeding their safe capacity for social distancing. It can also inform cleaning teams about areas that need additional attention.

2. Look for new opportunities: where existing systems cannot help, what emerging technologies and devices can meet your campus’ unique needs?

In some cases, new technology is needed to meet new safety measures.

A host of solutions sprung up thanks to Covid-19 and these include peoplecounting software, mask detection, thermal cameras, and more. Teams can use these tools to quickly identify if crowds or bottlenecks are forming (and proactively mitigate this) or if people aren’t wearing face coverings, and to lessen the risk of infection.

When considering new solutions, I suggest starting with your goals. It can be easy to fall for tools with a lot of shiny functionality, but these will fail to have an impact if they aren’t aligned with your strategy.

3. Invest in the right foundation: an open video management system (VMS) can provide a unified view of all systems

on-site, improve team efficiency through automation, and support a wide range of devices and applications, now and in the future.

Investing in an open VMS platform provides a wealth of benefits, from easier integration with your existing tech stack to greater flexibility and future-proofing.

Campus security often consists of many disparate systems that all need to talk to each other to provide the best insights. An open VMS makes this process much simpler, consolidating everything you need into one single point of truth.

Real-time on-the-ground intelligence can inform campus security of dangerous behaviour, unusual events, or crowds forming, enabling them to respond quickly.

Occupancy and usage trends can influence staffing, building maintenance, and even building layout (making heavily used pathways wider, for example).

An open platform also enables automation — which can improve team efficiency by reducing manual and repetitive work. For example, when someone enters a classroom, the system could automatically switch on lighting and heating.

This will improve energy efficiency and the campus experience.

Simultaneously, unusual behaviour or trespassing can be detected via a CCTV system and automatically flagged for the security team to instantly review and respond.

Open in action: Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is the 11th largest university in the UK with around 31,000 students based in two campuses across Sheffield: one in the city centre and another 1.5 miles away in southwest Sheffield.

SHU has a very busy security control room that covers the campuses as well as other university facilities in student accommodation, disabled refuge units, offices, and more. Security is paramount to SHU and the security team requires complete visibility over its many students, staff members, and visitors.

This wasn’t possible on SHU’s old analogue CCTV system, so it looked to upgrade to a newer Internet Protocol (IP) system that could send and receive data over SHU’s extensive network.

What SHU needed SHU needed a simple way to consolidate the many signals coming into its control room including alarms, video cameras, emergency

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assistance alerts, intercoms, and fire alerts. It also needed a system that could scale and adapt as its needs changed, if, for example, SHU wished to add additional facilities or explore new devices and functionality.

Simultaneously, SHU wanted a system that could work with its existing Axis cameras, while also moving away from a vendor-driven hardware option to a more flexible software-driven one. This would

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enable the team to run certain services in-house and take advantage of the educational discounts that SHU receives.

also has a development system to test new integrations and concepts, before rolling them out across campus.

Investing in open This led SHU to Milestone XProtect, an open platform that enabled SHU to consolidate its different systems into one intuitive interface. The team increased its cameras and devices from 300 to 500 cameras (with plans to increase this further). The open system works with SHU’s existing hardware, applications, and fibre network. Additionally, it gives SHU much greater flexibility and freedom to test new integrations and concepts.

Other benefits Further benefits include time savings and team efficiencies, as well as emerging maintenance savings and increased performance. XProtect is also more scalable, with 12 network recorders reduced to just two with the new platform.

Integrations One such integration is an LPR (license plate recognition) module that has automated a barrier along a SHU service road. Recognized vehicles are now automatically granted access, which stops constant interruptions throughout the day for operators, freeing them to focus on other tasks. Further integrations that are being explored are integrations with access control, alarming buildings, and heat mapping. SHU 44 | Winter 2021 | CAMPUS

Looking ahead Author Jay Samit once said, “Disruption isn't about what happens to you, it's about how you respond to what happens to you.” Campus leaders have an unparalleled opportunity to carve a new path from the disruption of 2020 and 2021. The technology that you deploy today will add value to the campus experience well into the future. By investing in the right solutions, your campus will emerge as a more streamlined, safe, and secure place for your people.

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