CEM Autumn 2015

Autumn 2015

Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

Setting the standard

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International School of Lausanne’s new world-class campus 06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

24 What students eat?

40 Side by side

TUCO reveals results from largest ever global eating study

Can-Am Defender attacks estate management market

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Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

Setting the standard

INSIDE

International School of Lausanne’s new world-class campus 06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

24 What students eat?

40 Side by side

TUCO reveals results from largest ever global eating study

Can-Am Defender attacks estate management market

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elcome to the autumn issue of Campus Estate Management. With the start of another academic year the challenges facing estate and facilities managers are as complex as ever before. As always, this issue’s Product & Industry News section (starting on page 6) showcases the latest news and views from the industry.

Our cover story this month looks at the International School of Lausanne’s new world-class campus and how it helps students reach their full potential (see page 2).

Next, The University of South Australia with six campuses dispersed across a distance of 800km, supporting round-the clock security in a rapidly changing campus posed significant challenges (see page 20).

Elsewhere, The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) commissioned three independent studies, gathering insights from around the World. The resulting findings look at current student eating habits (see page 24).

The new, purpose-built Learning Development Centre at Grantham College, Lincolnshire has revitalised a 1950s building and provided a bespoke teaching space for those with learning difficulties or disabilities (see page 28).

Chris Lyons, Managing Director at Systopia International, explains how cashfree systems can increase the security of your campus (see page 32).

John Phillips, Business Development Manager at Zip Water, has specified multiple Zip HydroTaps at two of the UK’s leading Universities, Lancaster University and the University of Central Lancashire, which together educate over 40,000 students (see page 36).

Finally state and facilities managers who are contemplating purchasing a Side by Side Vehicle (SSV) to add to their fleet should consider one that is functional, reliable and easy to use (see page 40). .

Chris Hewett, Editor

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supporting round-the clock safety in a rapidly changing campus

02 Cover Story – Setting the standard International School of Lausanne’s new world-class campus

24 What students eat?

TUCO reveals results from largest ever global eating study

06 Product & Industry News The latest news and views on campus 20 Creating a safer student campus The University of South Australia

28 Mind set The new, purpose-built Learning Development Centre at Grantham College 32 Going cashless for increased

security Chris Lyons explains how cashfree systems can increase the security of your campus 36 Hydrotherapy Zip Water, has specified multiple HydroTaps at two of the UK’s leading Universities 40 Side by side Can-Am Defender attacks estate management market

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FRONT COVER STORY

Setting the standard International School of Lausanne’s new world-class campus helps students reach their full potential

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e-Mont-Sur-Lausanne, 8 October 2015 - Today, an inauguration ceremony took place at the International School of Lausanne (ISL), drawing more than 100 dignitaries, corporate partners, media and architects from around the commune of Vaud. Lyn Cheetham, Director and Rosalie Hoffmann, Board Chair, together with Anne-Catherine Lyon, the State Councilor, Head of the Education Department, Youth and Culture of the Canton of Vaud, and Jean-Pierre Sueur, Syndic of Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, cut the red ribbon to signal the official opening of the 42,300 metre square new campus. ISL students sang and played the piano during the ceremony.

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Commitment to excellence ISL is committed to assisting students to reach their potential in a supportive and challenging environment. ISL has had a long-standing history of academic excellence achieving International Baccalaureate (IB) scores ranked amongst the highest in the world, combined with a holistic approach to learning. The strong partnerships between students, teachers and parents are reflected in the contagious family spirit of the school. Now, ISL also boasts a worldclass campus.

“We thought carefully about what a world-class education would look like for our students who learn, study and who will eventually work in an

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ever-changing global society,” said Lyn Cheetham, Director of ISL. “Using our Mission as the cornerstone, and after working with parents, students, staff and the Board, it became evident that in order to achieve this, we would have to broaden the curriculum and choice of subjects, improve the facilities, and increase and diversify the student cohort.”

Two years after the groundbreaking for the CHF 46 million capital expansion project, ISL started its 20152016 academic year with five new IB Diploma subject offerings, a brandnew world-class campus and 820 students from 66 nationalities.

“The Board’s role is to ensure that ISL fulfills its directives for continued

excellence, as set out in the schools’ Mission and Aims,” said Rosalie Hoffmann, ISL Board Chair. “On behalf of the Board, I’d like to congratulate Mrs. Cheetham and her team, the team at CCHE Architecture et Design SA, and the entire staff at ISL for their collaboration over the last few years in delivering a truly world-class campus on time.

International education is popular locally “Switzerland is home to some of the best international schools in the world, and the International School of Lausanne’s IB results year upon year are one of many of the school’s exceptional achievements.

An IB education in English language is increasingly of interest to local students who want to have the flexibility to choose to further their education in Switzerland, or abroad,” said Anne-Catherine Lyon, the State Councilor, Head of the Education Department, Youth and Culture of the Canton of Vaud.

Future of education According to Cheetham, there has been a continued movement to an inquiry-based, constructivist education, combining interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary learning.

“We are equipping our students with the skills – such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration and creativity – needed to be happy and productive individuals who are able to flourish in a dynamic, multicultural world,” said Cheetham. “Our new campus, with its open and non-traditional new spaces, helps facilitate this type of learning that will assist our students to be highly successful.”

The South Campus includes: Coffee bar and café dominate the entrance of the South Campus Providing an ideal spot for students, parents and staff to congregate, the café offers Nespresso premium coffee, sandwiches, salads, pastries and healthy snacks for purchase.

A multi-purpose tiered auditorium to seat 400 people.

Drama and musical performances, plays, debates and other educational and community forums will take place in this state-of-the-art hall open to students, parents and members of the community.

New technology, science and math labs To facilitate the teaching of Computer Science, the new IB course added this year, and to offer students more choice of science classes, the labs come equipped with the latest technical equipment.

Art rooms, drama studios, soundproofed music and practice rooms, band and orchestra rehearsal areas, and a multimedia broadcasting and recording studio using ethernet With new equipment and studios, and Theatre and Music now offered as IB subjects, students have access to professional-caliber experiences.

Lounges and study areas for IB students Comfortable and relaxed seating provides an atmosphere for study and socializing

for our Year 13 students.

A school spirit shop and a Community Room ISL branded hoodies, t-shirts, jackets, caps and sports bags are available for purchase, and a community room for ISL parents is available for meetings and special events.

The North Campus includes: Early Childhood Centre (ECC) Creating opportunities for students to learn in and out of the classroom was a core consideration when ISL decided to create the ECC for the threefour year olds. The ECC provides the youngest children at ISL with range of environments – the physical, social and emotional, intellectual and temporal – in which to play and learn. The custombuilt facility comes equipped with spacious airy classrooms designed with light Swedish wood to maximize the feeling of calmness, while minimizing noise. Each of the classrooms opens up to outdoor learning spaces which the teachers regularly make use of. A kitchen designed for children is used weekly during baking classes, as is the gym and multi-purpose spaces. The multi-level playground with a sandbox, playhouse, a slide built into a hill, merry go round, and other equipment welcome children multiple times throughout the day – to have fun, while getting their bodies g moving. Learning through play promotes

World-class campus The new facilities, spread over a North and South campus, accentuate ISL’s focus on rigorous academics, a holistic approach to education beyond academics, and a strong sense of community – all in a new customdesigned space.

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both behavioral and brain development.

Primary and Secondary libraries New libraries for Primary and Secondary students. In the Primary library, customdesigned shelving helps students easily identify subjects and particular books.

Specialist exploratory rooms and labs These rooms have been purposely designed in the Primary and Secondary areas for Art and Science, exhibitions and explorations.

A triple-sized Olympic gym, fitness and weights facilities The large gymnasium enables ISL to schedule simultaneous gym classes, have students partake in After-School Activities and host visiting schools for competitive sporting tournaments. The fitness and weights facilities are available to students and staff.

An expansive playground and outdoor sports facilities Play promotes both behavioural development and brain growth. A large outdoor playground with swings, climbing structure, small houses and huts, table tennis and foosball, and a basketball court, Astroturf all-weather football pitch and tennis courts keep students interested and active during their recesses and provide the setting

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for some of more than 100 After-School activities on offer at ISL, many of which are sports.

to 23,300 metres square, and the total area of the new ISL campus is 42,300 metres square.

Collaborative learning areas and outside garden These have already been added to provide teachers with the flexibility to teach their lessons in spaces that best complement the subjects and themes they are teaching.

The International School of Lausanne in the community “This CHF 46 million CHF project over two years has certainly been important for the economic development of Vaud, and we are excited to see the doors to this campus open for the students, parents, teachers and the local community,” said Jean-Pierre Sueur, Syndic of Le Montsur-Lausanne. “It’s a pleasure to be here today with our friends at ISL.” About ISL - The International School of Lausanne, an international IB English language not-for-profit school, prepares our students to excel and contribute to a changing global environment. Academic excellence with world-class IB diploma results makes ISL the school of choice.

Through our holistic approach, we care for our students as individuals, providing a strong intellectual, physical, social and emotional foundation. ISL is a vibrant community with strong partnerships between parents, students, and teachers.

Our outstanding new campus has custom-designed facilities for science, technology, the creative arts and sport.

Currently, 820 students of 66 nationalities attend ISL. n For more information visit: www.isl.ch

New cafeteria featuring healthy Fourchette Vert meals The student cafeteria offers healthy meal choices to students. Students can also bring lunches from home.

Form and function combine for a sustainable school “The design pays particular attention to innovation and space, the pedestrian flow and student safety,” said Hannes Ehrensperger, Associate Architect, CCHE Architecture et Design SA, the architects for the expansion. “This included an adjoining esplanade between the north and south campuses campus and a spiral staircase that is suspended, rather than “sitting” on the foundation of the South Campus.

The school will be heated with wood chips, an environmentally friendly option.

The floor area has doubled, from 11,300

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WOLFIN keeps innovation hub dry with refurbished roofing system

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he High Growth Centre, Thornton, co-funded by the University of Chester and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) recently upgraded its roofing system after the bituminous roofing membranes put the buildings at risk of water ingress. WOLFIN’s GWSK Self-Adhesive Polymeric PVC was chosen to tackle the issue thanks to its unique offering to the market.

The High Growth Centre is situated at the University’s Thornton Science Park near Chester and is a hub for entrepreneurs and small to medium sized business owners, combining academic expertise from the University of Chester with business experience. The centre was designed specifically for companies operating in Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy and Environmental sectors, and offers business advice and

support to members. The old bituminous roofing membrane had reached the end of its life and was at risk of failure. It was important for the refurbishment work, by roofing contractor Ashton Building Services, to be carried out with as little disruption to the occupants as possible.

The architect, Tony Crawford of Mersey Design Group, therefore chose WOLFIN’s GWSK single ply membrane for its vapour permeability, because it actively dries out the old failed roof layers eliminating the need for the old roofing system to be stripped and a new roof to be rebuilt from scratch. The perfect solution for a public building such as the High Growth Centre, was to overlay the old roof with the WOLFIN GWSK SelfAdhesive membrane as it compressed the programme duration, eliminated risk, reduced disruption to the buildings occupants and gave the buildings a

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new lease of life. Furthermore, as it has passed fire tests in compliance with BS 476 : Part 3 : 2004, WOLFIN’s GWSK membrane offers the centre a very high fire protection.

Tony Crawford of Mersey Design Group commented on why he chose WOLFIN for the job, saying, “WOLFIN offers a unique solution to the market, and for this project it provided a much shorter programme of work to allow the earliest opening of this new centre.

An added bonus is that GWSK is a more sustainable option than replacing the entire system as it dramatically reduces the amount of material being sent to landfill. In addition, as the old insulation dries out it regains its thermal performance.” n For more information on WOLFIN products visit www.wolfin.com

Birmingham City University submit planning application for campus expansion Birmingham City University has submitted a detailed planning application today for a £41m building designed to house a completely new School of Life Sciences and a relocated School of Education.

The 10,500m2 building at its City South campus in Edgbaston would enable the University to offer a wide range of new health, nutrition, biomedical science and sports courses.

It will also reinforce Birmingham City University’s status as the region’s largest provider of qualified health and social care professionals to the NHS and producer of more teachers than any other institution in the West Midlands.

Professor Ian Blair, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, said: “This planning application is anticipated as the first step on the road to ensuring Birmingham City University can take our already extensive health and

education provision to the next level.

“This investment will give us superb facilities, including state of the art laboratories and a sports hall through which we can extend our academic reach deep into life sciences and nutrition – vital issues for the health and wellbeing of society.”

Sheppard Robson has been appointed

as architect for the new build, with White Young Green the structural and civil engineer. Couch Perry Wilkes is the mechanical and service engineer and Sweet Group will be cost consultant on the project.

The formal planning decision is expected by the end of the year. n For more information www.bcu.ac.uk

Kingston University extends AV roll out Kingston University has purchased 60 Panasonic professional displays for a digital signage roll out across the university’s five campus sites.

It follows the installation of 170 Panasonic PT-RZ370 laser/LED projectors within 119 lecture and seminar rooms in August 2014.

This project is as a result of the strategic partnership between Kingston University and GV Multimedia.

The digital signage project includes 48 50-inch TH-50LFE7E displays, six 65-inch TH-65LFE7E and five 47-inch TH-47LF6W displays. There is also a single 80-inch TH-80LFC70, which the university will use for more efficient information sharing and wayfaring at the University.

Gareth Day, UK Group Manager for Visual Systems at Panasonic UK, said, “Following the success of last year’s projector installation, we’re delighted that the University has chosen to rollout our displays too. This reinforces our position as a leading supplier of AV technology to the education sector.”

Kristian Cutting, Sales Director at GV Multi-media, said, “For the second year, the University has made a significant investment in improving its audio-visual infrastructure. The Panasonic displays are part of a digital signage project that allows content to be managed and displayed

across all five campuses using the One Lan digital signage solution.

The project is part of a £30million IT infrastructure transformation project, that includes 3,500 high speed wifi hotspots, 5,000 new PCs and fully managed desktops and VDI. Simon Harrison, Chief Information Officer at Kingston University, said, ‘’Kingston University is committed to improving the

teaching and learning environment for students. We have been delighted with the laser projectors and the implementation of the digital signage project will significantly improve information sharing and communication across the University.’’ n For more information on Panasonic’s Visual System Solutions, please visit: http://business.panasonic.co.uk/visualsystem/

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Student satisfaction remains high at UK Universities and Colleges The satisfaction rate for students studying at UK higher education institutions (HEIs) and further education colleges (FECs) remains high with 86 per cent saying they are satisfied overall with their course in this year’s National Student Survey (NSS). A further 7 per cent were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with their higher education experience; and only 7 per cent were dissatisfied (5 per cent) or strongly dissatisfied (2 per cent).

Satisfaction has improved since 2014 in five out of six of the groups of questions covered by the survey, these cover: assessment and feedback, academic support, organisation and management, learning resources and personal development.

More than 300,000 final-year students responded to the survey this year, from 155 HEIs, 190 FECs and 5 private HE providers from across the UK (Note 1). This represents a response rate of 71 per cent, the same as last year.

The results of the survey, conducted

by Ipsos MORI on behalf of UK funding bodies, provides valuable information for prospective students, and help universities and colleges to further improve the education they provide.

Commenting on the results of the NSS, Professor Madeleine Atkins, Chief Executive of HEFCE, said: ‘The survey provides detailed and

robust data which is used extensively by universities and colleges to improve the quality of their teaching and learning. It is also valuable in supporting prospective students and their parents and advisors in helping choose which higher education institution to select.’

A summary table of results for the UK is shown below. More detailed data are available through the HEFCE website.

Prospective students will be able to compare NSS results and other relevant information on the Unistats web-site from September.

Which cohort of students are included in the survey?

Of those students studying at HEIs and FECs in England, around a third were studying under the old fee regime before the introduction of the £9,000 tuition fee.

This includes students who were on longer courses such as medicine and dentistry.

Further analysis of the results will be carried out in the autumn to determine if there is any difference in response from ‘old-regime’ and ‘new-regime’ students. n For further information, www.hefce. ac.uk

Shimmering, sophisticated façade for London’s ‘number one’ college Aliva UK has designed a shimmering, anodised aluminium façade that puts a sophisticated finish on a college rated number one for education in London.

Aliva, the UK leader in façades and interior finishes, supplied 340sqm of powder coated panels of Alucovering aluminium in four different textures as part of a major refurbishment of Uxbridge College by HNW Architects. The stunning finish reflects the capital’s ever-changing sky conditions, producing a subtle, high-end effect for the project.

At Uxbridge College’s west block, Aliva’s Alucovering completely envelops the new performing arts centre in silvery textures.

At the nearby Hayes community education campus, it provides a sophisticated picture-frame to the entrance block glazing, complementing the vibrant orange finish on the main façade.

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The entire refurbishment of Uxbridge College – rated number one in London by the Skills Funding Agency for further education – has achieved a BREEAM sustainability rating of ‘excellent’.

Peter Foulk of HNW Architects said: “The refurbishment has provided a muchneeded facelift and interior remodelling for the College in its golden anniversary year. Aliva’s aluminium cladding is now an important part of the Uxbridge College brand. The overall impression is of a campus that has renewed confidence. The facade gives a crisp, high-end appearance on a relatively cost-effective budget.”

Aliva managing director James Ormerod said: “Our expert design team assisted from the start of this ambitious project, providing advice and product samples to ensure that every detail of the façade was right. Alucovering was the perfect material

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to achieve the sharp detail required by the architect on the corners of the buildings. All of the panels, including the mitred corners, were cut to size. Then we anodised the panels so that the finish on the corners matched the rest of that panel.

“We are very proud that our unusual design has contributed to a new brand identity for the best further education college in London.” n See the calibre of Aliva’s work at www. alivauk.com

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PEL protects University of Liverpool campus in London PEL Services Ltd., one of the UK’s foremost providers of commercial fire, security and communication systems, has successfully completed a fire alarm installation contract for the University of Liverpool campus in London, as part of its latest refurbishment project.

One of the world’s leading research institutions and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the University of Liverpool in London campus is situated at 33 Finsbury Square, right in the heart of London’s professional and business community. Originally constructed in the 1930s and occupying a prominent position on the corner of the Square, the building consists of impressive Grade A space, over seven floors, to accommodate 1,300 students and 100 members of staff.

As part of the £8m refurbishment, the fire detection system at the University of Liverpool in London was upgraded by PEL Services throughout.

Consisting of eight sets of loop panels with over 600 devices, PEL installed a further 150 new devices and repositioned approximately the same number to accommodate the change in building usage.

A major project, PEL Services was awarded this contract due to its extensive experience in fire and security, its considerable work in the education sector and its competitive pricing.

PEL Services operates throughout the UK and overseas, supporting markets as diverse as local authorities, public utilities, finance, healthcare, education, retail and leisure.

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Ethos inherent in design of new University Technical College in Dagenham Planning permission has been granted for a new University Technical College in Dagenham, ELUTec. This new type of education facility aims to inspire young people in East London and Essex to become the next generation of talented engineers and designers. Students will combine practical activities alongside theoretical stud-ies through a new way of teaching. Their educational experiences will equip them with the skills, knowledge and personal qualities they need to have a successful career in industry.

The college will be partially housed

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within the constraints of a former industrial unit to the north of the former Sanofi pharmaceuticals site. A new Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) structure provides a series of academic spaces over 3-storeys and a professional ‘business like’ frontage.

The lecture theatre is positioned centrally in the main approach elevation where it projects from the main façade to provide a single point of orientation.

The refurbished warehouses to the rear provide large volume, open plan environments akin to industry, allowing the students to experience industrial scale

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activity within the control and safety of an educational context.

The college, designed by LSI Architects, will be constructed by Kier and is expected to open in September 2016. Rupert Kitchen, Partner at LSI Architects, commented that “the technically-rich project based ‘learning through doing’ ethos is inherent in the design, and as such the workshops will be ‘on show’ and visible on arrival with oblique views available from a Forum area.’ n For more information email: karl. brooks@lsiarchitects.co.uk

Cranfield University switches on to sustainable heat with Flogas Renewables Environmental pioneer Cranfield University in Bedfordshire is future-proofing its energy supply and helping protect against long term price increases thanks to the installation of a Flogas Renewables biomass system. Integrated into an existing gas-fired district heating system, the biomass boiler is expected to provide more than 30% of the university’s entire annual heating demand each year (with outputs of between 2 to 3,000,000 kWh) – all while saving up to 500 tonnes of CO2.

The new 950kW biomass boiler supports a gas-fired 1.4MW CHP system, and together they provide 24/7 heating and hot water for 34 campus buildings – including research and teaching facilities for science, engineering and technology.

With a combined floor area of more than 66,000m2 and a high annual heat demand of between 6 and 7,000,000kWh, Cranfield University needed a high performance, reliable supporting system – one that would not only fit seamlessly within the existing district heating setup, but would also provide a cost-effective and sustainable fuel solution for the campus’s future.

Cranfield University’s energy & environment manager Gareth Ellis comments: “Cranfield is dedicated to the research and development of environmental technology, so it was important for us to practice what we preach by installing our own renewable heating technology to power our learning facilities. In fact, the install has been such a success, it’s actually become part of our teaching operation, helping students learn first-hand about renewables.

“We specifically opted for a biomass system, because it’s sustainable, effective and will ultimately help us protect against future market volatility. We knew what we wanted in terms of boiler supply and integration and Flogas Renewables was able to provide us with a solution that met our exact needs. They continue to work with us to ensure we achieve the very best outputs, savings and returns from the system. As well as meeting approximately a third of our entire district heating demand, the biomass boiler is set to save us up to 500 tonnes of CO2 each year – reducing our carbon footprint by around 5%. We have also applied for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), which means we’re set to benefit from guaranteed, index-linked payments for all the renewable heat we’re generating on campus over the next 20 years.”

The biomass system is situated in the university’s main boiler house and

interconnected to a new steel-framed fuel store, which holds the system’s wood chip supply. This top loader store has a capacity of 135m3 and can comfortably take a full lorry’s worth of woodchip (27 tonnes).

During peak season, two full lorries of biomass fuel are expected each week to meet the university’s energy demand.

“Another key reason we opted for this particular system, is that it can handle wood chip with a high moisture content of up to 55%,” adds Gareth. “This was important for us, as over the next five years, we aim to source our biomass fuel from a local forest – so we needed a flexible system that would readily handle whatever it provides us.”

With outputs of up to 6MW, Flogas Renewables biomass systems are suitable for a full spectrum of applications, including district heating schemes and combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP) solutions. The boilers boast a high efficiency of 90%+ and are designed to ensure the best levels of environmental performance. With fully automated feeding, lighting, ash and soot extraction they offer

straightforward operation and maintenance.

The boilers can also accept biomass fuel with a moisture content of up to 55%, for greater fuel flexibility.

Head of Flogas Renewables Greg Hilton adds: “Cranfield University is an excellent example of how biomass can be successfully integrated into an existing district heating network. We were able to design a turnkey system that was fully tailored to meet their exact needs, so they can rely on optimum system performance and the very best returns for the lifespan of their system. As well as providing students and staff with a reliable and renewable heat source, the biomass system provides an economical, efficient solution for the university – one that will help it boost its sustainability credentials and ultimately provide long-term energy security.” n For more information on Flogas Renewables’ range of biomass energy systems, or any other product in its marketleading portfolio of renewable technologies, please visit www.flogas.co.uk

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KI’s Maestro the preferred choice for new £13m istem centre at preston’s college KI have supplied Preston’s College with 265 Maestro chairs in 6 colours, along with 84 removable tablet arms for their brand new iSTEM Centre (innovation & science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Officially opened in September 2015 by the BBC’s Maggie Philbin, this new £13m facility covers 4,200 square metres and is one of the largest facilities of its kind in the country. Designed to provide learners with a unique opportunity to train and develop the skills desired by local employers, the new facilities feature the latest technology and cutting edge classrooms specifically suited to STEM subjects.

Working with independent interior architecture & FFE specialists SpaceZero, the College required robust, good looking chairs available in colours that would match their interior scheme. David Hales, Supply Manager at SpaceZero comments: “As ever KI delivered the right product, at the right time, at the right price. The Maestro chair is one we often specify where high density stacking, allied to a good aesthetic, is needed. The tablet option, used here, is another reason why Maestro was the preferred choice. The clever “clip on” system has proven itself time and time again.”

Lightweight, comfortable and virtually indestructible, Maestro chairs are covered by a 10 year warranty. Stackable to 38 high on a transport dolly, they are frequently specified for large halls and assembly areas. The optional, removable tablet arm can be added for dynamic and spaceefficient classrooms, eliminating the need for large tables. Its polypropylene seat

shell is available in 20 standard colours, while the wire rod frame can be finished in chrome or a range of durable powder coatings. Upholstery options are available for the seat and backrest.

KI Europe is a local manufacturer of high quality furniture for workplaces and educational institutions. Bringing together good design, advanced engineering and sustainable resources, KI’s products are durable, flexible and offer excellent value.

KI Europe is headquartered in London and is part of one of the world’s largest independent furniture manufacturing groups, KI (Krueger International, Inc.). n Please visit the KI Europe website at www.kieurope.com for more information.

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Sika ComfortFloor® systems achieve an A+ green guide rating Sika ComfortFloor® systems, Sikafloor® PS23 and PS24, have become the first resin flooring systems to achieve a manufacturer-specific BRE Green Guide Ratings – attaining an A+ the highest rating available.

The BRE Green Guide to Specification enables users to quickly determine the environmental performance of a wide range of typical UK construction specifications.

With a simplified A+ to E ranking system that’s based on Life Cycle Assessment data, the BRE Green Guide enables specifiers and designers to consider comparable systems or materials that will collectively reduce the environmental impact of their buildings.

As part of a comprehensive evaluation process, a BRE representative visited Sika’s two manufacturing sites in Deventer, Netherlands and Stuttgart, Germany to verify the information provided by Sika.

After completing detailed assessments and data analysis, the BRE attributed Sika ComfortFloor with the highest possible Green Guide rating – a first for the resin flooring industry.

Dr. Sarah Peake, Product Sustainability Manager, said: “Environmental responsibility is a key consideration for Sika. As such we strongly believe in the holistic approach to sustainability and therefore encourage the use of a full system approach rather than stand-alone assessments of individual products. As

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the first resin flooring system to achieve an A+ rating this marks an important development for Sika and the resin flooring industry.”

As well as summarising the environmental performance of products, Green Guide ratings can be used to gain points in the Materials section of the BRE’s Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), which sets the standard for sustainable building design, construction and operation.

“Well done to SIKA for achieving the highest green guide rating with Comfortfloor,” commented Victoria Blake, Associate Director, Sustainable Products, BRE. “Every positive action taken by a manufacturer to reduce the

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adverse environmental impact of their product drives the market forward, giving specifiers ethical choices and bringing the reality of an environmentally friendly construction sector closer.”

Dedicated to sustainable development, Sika remains committed to pioneering sustainable solutions and achieving this with the lowest impact on resources. As more and more designers and specifiers are demanding flooring with the highest Green Guide ratings, the A+ rating for Sika ComfortFloor will help design teams achieve the highest BREEAM score possible for all project types, minimising the environmental impact of any building. n For more information please visit www.sika-trocal.co.uk

Castel installs security at school for the deaf The Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children in Kings Cross, London, has installed a twoway IP audio-video intercom designed and manufactured by Castel.

The school, which uses both British Sign Language (BSL) and English, has implemented Castel’s Xellip IP intercom system to allow pupils and reception staff (who may also be hearing-impaired) to interact more effectively. Xellip is a full-IP/ SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) solution that will operate across various IP communication networks. The system is also noted for its rigorous compliance with the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA.) In addition to the access and exit functionality at the reception, Xellip gives the school various options for releasing doors remotely, as well as messaging. Power over Ethernet (PoE) means a single network cable can be used for powering the intercom, as well as transmitting audio, video and data. Crucially, calls to reception at the school can be diverted out of hours to multiple locations, if required.

The core function at Frank Barnes is the use of colour video cameras on the entry stations and master reception stations so that sign language can be used to communicate clearly.

Receptionists also benefit from Xellip’s userfriendly software for incoming calls, creating total intercommunication between staff and pupils over an IP network.

The Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is noted for its early adoption of innovative technology throughout its activities, both on the school campus and in its use of new types of teaching materials. Based on the SIP

protocol and common codecs for audio and video, Xellip ensures interoperability with other systems such as VoIP telephones and IP video surveillance.

As a full-IP solution, Xellip allows remote configuration by the integrator or the client’s facility management team through any Internet browser using an embedded web server. Minimising the hours engineers have to spend on-site allows users to focus on their core activities without disruption. With this school application, Xellip helps users with hearing problems, while features such as full-duplex audio, including noise and echocancelling, are vital. At other sites, coloured LED pictograms and Braille keypads assist users with visual impairments.

Stuart Hibberd, Castel’s UK Sales Director, said: “Quality of acoustic and visual signals at a school site of this kind is crucial. It’s rewarding to see our R&D benefiting a learning community where staff as well as pupils need to cope with exceptional challenges.

This particular installation is a reminder that audio-video technology can be used to optimise communication in many environments beyond mainstream commercial and residential usage.” n For more information visit the website: www.castel.co.uk.

Unite announce new landmark London property Unite Students, the UK’s leading provider of student accommodation, and Russell Group university King’s College London proudly announce an extension to their successful partnership with the opening of a new London venue: Angel Lane.

Angel Lane will become home to 759 students in Stratford, east London, situated a stone’s throw from the Olympic Park and a major transport hub.

King’s has the ambition of “attracting the best international minds” and an enviable academic reputation supporting an ambitious growth agenda.

The Angel Lane opening provides a solution to a key challenge facing King’s: a need for more purpose-built student accommodation to support growing student numbers.

King’s real estate development director Ralph Luck OBE said: “Unite is a trusted partner of the university, and shares our commitment to providing a suitable environment for students to succeed.

“We have ambitious plans to increase student numbers over the next few years and given our existing strong relationship with Unite Students they were the obvious partner to choose.”

Unite, the UK’s largest supplier of student accommodation, already works in partnership with King’s. Excluding Angel Lane, Unite already provides over 1,000 beds to King’s in three London properties.

Unite Students’ managing director of Operations Richard Smith said: “Our partnership approach means we can successfully put students’ needs at the

centre of what we do.

“Delivering another property in this exciting area of London gives students another accommodation option, ensuring they get value for money and the best environment to succeed.”

Unite has a business purpose of providing students with a ‘Home for Success,’ meaning an environment which supports both personal and academic growth.

Angel Lane is a new example of Unite delivering a complex project on time and to budget in a sought-after location.

The development was delivered in partnership with McAleer & Rushe as main contractor, HCD Architects, Applied Energy, Walsh Associates and Tower 8. n For more information visit the website: www.unite-group.co.uk.

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Plymouth University saves £50,000 on water bill with HWM data loggers COMLog’s half-hourly data allows for deeper interrogation of individual buildings’ consumption Plymouth University has saved more than £50,000 in water consumption costs with the help of half-hourly data loggers from water and asset monitoring specialist HWM. “Half-hourly meters have brought us a whole new management regime, where we can interrogate consumption in a lot more depth,” said Paul Lumley, the University’s Energy and Environmental Manager.

“When you really want to interrogate how a building uses water, you need to have half-hourly data. It’s impossible to do otherwise.”

Since 2011, HWM has installed COMLog GPRS data loggers at 21 sites in and around the campus. The loggers transmit data twice a day to HWM’s web-hosted server, Datagate, which then distributes data to South West Water’s commercial division and others as part of the

University’s utility management strategy.

Aside from identifying potential leaks very quickly, Paul pointed out that the COMLogs allow the University to monitor trends in specific buildings and alert staff to any unintended or wasteful use.

“The information is paramount to effect behavioural change. I can think of two instances where I’ve relayed information to building users regarding large consumptions caused by equipment. Staff have responded really positively once they

see and understand the need to improve control, and the related cost savings.”

Plymouth University has topped the People & Planet University League (formerly the Green League) twice in the last five years and is its best overall performer, making it one of the most environmental and ethical universities in the UK. The league is a comprehensive and independent ranking of UK universities by environmental and ethical criteria.

For more information please visit www. hwm-water.com

Steven Hunt & Associates completes £2m recreation centre in Widnes

Halton Borough Council’s £2 million scheme to create a community sports facility at Widnes Recreation Ground has been completed, incorporating building services designed by Liverpool based consultancy, Steven Hunt & Associates.

The single-storey scheme includes changing facilities for the existing sports fields along with social spaces for community activities and storage areas for sports equipment.

The building services design included new incoming gas and water supplies, along with low pressure hot water (LPHW), heating, drinking water, ventilation, sprinkler systems, lighting, electrical services and controls.

Architects IBI Taylor Young designed the project with sustainability in mind and Steven Hunt & Associates incorporated a heat pump

heating and cooling system for the foyer, social room and meeting room.

For the remainder of the building, a LPHW heating system combines wallmounted radiators and convector fan heaters and Steven Hunt & Associates has designed a pipe network that is exposed as an architectural feature in some areas of the building. A solar panel installation will pre-heat two dual coil 1,000 litre cylinders located in the building’s plant room for the LPHW system, with a mains back up to ensure safe water temperatures of 650C should the solar energy be insufficient for the building’s needs.

The ventilation systems have also been designed with maximum energy efficiency in mind. Dedicated air handling plant has been designed into

the services by Steven Hunt & Associates in the changing areas with heat recovery ventilation units at high level. Heat recovery has also been built into the ventilation system for the social space, staff room and meeting room.

The building services design also incorporates a number of other electrical services, including a high level of disabled access, with hearing loop systems and disabled WC alarm calls. The project also involved design of all mains and sub mains distribution, small power and lighting, fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control.

Comments Cllr Phil Harris, Halton Borough Council’s Executive Board member for Sport: “These new facilities will greatly improve sports provision locally and provide an excellent community resource for a wide range of activities.

“Ensuring an energy efficient and sustainable build was an important part of the business case for the project and Steven Hunt & Associates has done an excellent job in answering that brief with a scheme that minimises operational costs while delivering a high standard of comfort and quality.” n For more information please visit: www.stevehunt.com

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AUE Conference 2015

This year’s Association of University Engineers (AUE) Conference was held at the University of South Wales, from Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th September.

The conference brought delegates from over 45 UK Higher Education institutions and 50 exhibiting companies to the scenic Treforest Campus.

The conference is held primarily to help engineers resolve challenges within all engineering functions including; design, operation, maintenance, projects, facilities, energy and sustainability. The conference allows attendees to share knowledge between institutions, whilst also promoting training and career development.

Following the conference, Keith Sims, AUE Chair, Conference Host and Maintenance Engineer at Cardiff University Estates Division says: “Engineering has become very complex for university campuses and so this year we decided to take things “Back to Basics”, giving us the perfect conference theme. We wanted to generate discussion on how to make everything simpler, including controls, maintenance and costs. The conference delivered a fantastic platform for active discussions amongst delegates and provided valuable time to networking with industry suppliers at the exhibition and social events!”

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representatives from the Higher Education Funding Councils for England and Wales, who discussed and compared the drivers that have motivated both funding councils to engage sustainability within estates departments. Further plenary sessions, delivered by key university personnel and industry supporters, provided honest accounts of approaches taken when facing some of the big issues impacting many university engineers. These sessions provided delegates with the opportunity to learn from other’s work, allowing them to take these findings back to their institutions to help within their day-to-day roles.

A 50 stand exhibition gave delegates the chance to learn more about the current products and services available which could benefit their institutions. The success of last year’s conference at the University of Bradford was matched again in South Wales with 100% of attendees stating that the suppliers at the exhibition were of some relevance or totally relevant

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to them. A special thanks goes to CoolTherm (www.cooltherm.co.uk) and Thorlux Lighting (www.thorlux.co.uk) who were main sponsors of the conference.

Networking opportunities were not limited to the exhibition, however.

On Wednesday afternoon, delegates were able to attend one of many local excursions. Trips this year included a behind the scenes ‘techie’ visit to the iconic Millennium Centre, a tour around the history of Cardiff Castle, an exciting boat ride down the South Wales coastline and a bus tour of Cardiff’s key sights. The conference also included two dinners.

The Informal Dinner on Wednesday evening provided attendees with a casual environment in which to network and allowed them to enjoy the fun of some classic British games. The Gala Dinner on Thursday was an impressive affair at the National Museum Wales, with a breathtaking performance from the Treorchy Male Choir and an inspiring after dinner speech from Richard Parks; former Welsh international rugby union player, turned extreme environment athlete.

The AUE Conference 2016 will be held at Brunel University London from Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th September.

The conference is open to university engineers, including AUE members and non-members alike, and will be accompanied by an exhibition and sponsorship opportunities. Delegate bookings will open in February 2016 and multiple delegates from each institution are welcome! n For more information visit www. www. eventsforce.net/aue2015

Club Car takes to the streets

Club Car is now street legal in every country in the EU. Club Car’s electric utility vehicles offer an attractive alternative to traditional petrol-powered vehicles.

For a start there’s no petrol costs – and zero emissions.

Club Car’s vehicles have the power to perform numerous campus tasks, from mail delivery to security and maintenance.

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Contact your Club Car representative today.

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The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a well-respected, globally focused and locally engaged university with 32,000 students and staff. However, with six campuses dispersed across a distance of 800km, supporting round-theclock security in a rapidly changing campus-use culture posed significant challenges.

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niSA’s decision to augment its security systems was driven by a range of issues:

n The need for a solution that would

address a range of identified gaps in incident/crisis communications n Expanding facilities, 24/7 study hubs and the changing delivery of courses meant more students on campus day and night, requiring extra security cover n The prospect of a high capital cost to install more fixed help points to extend

security coverage across its diverse operating environment. n As on many campuses, it was

likely incidents would go unreported particularly among overseas students due to unfamiliar surroundings, cultural reticence, uncertainty and language barriers. n The need for a more reliable and

cost-effective mass notification system than SMS messaging. n The ability to monitor performance

against KPIs and build a continuous improvement culture.

SafeZone solution Early in 2014 UniSA implemented SafeZone, a cloud-based software service comprising a smartphone app for students and mobile command and control capabilities for the security team. Prior to implementation, UniSA conducted an extensive stakeholder consultation involving more than 70 staff members and students, where 97% of users found the app easy to use.

Launched less than six weeks from gaining approval, SafeZone equipped UniSA security officers with real-time situation awareness and coordination capabilities without any need to invest in a centralised control room. Students and staff downloaded the SafeZone app to their smartphone enabling them to send an alert for first aid, help or an emergency quickly and easily while on any UniSA campus.

On-duty security officers and campus coordinators on all campuses carry the SafeZone responders’ app on a ruggedized iPhone, to notify them of any alert and enable a well-coordinated response to achieve the best outcome.

Consequently, it is now easier for the security team to optimise campus g

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coverage for out-of-hours users and to cost effectively communicate with large populations, while undertaking reporting and continuous service improvement.

Benefits and outcomes With no need for expensive fixed help points, centralised control room or SMS messaging, significant savings have been made in capital and operational costs. The SafeZone initiative delivered multiple benefits to the UniSA, including: n Offering better protection and safety

for 32,000 students and staff

Recent SafeZone enhancements since launch have accrued extra benefits, including: n More effective, more efficient response teams with better coverage of six very disparate campuses from innercity to urban and outback environments n Safer environments for lone workers, with no more need for outdated checkin practices n Practical, provable, reportable

n Improved reputation through a strong commitment to student and staff safety

compliance with regulated OH&S practices CriticalArc is a leading technology innovator, designing and developing the distributed command and control solution, SafeZone, which is revolutionising the way organisations manage safety and security operations.

n Fast, zero-cost mass messaging that

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n Enhanced equity and educational

opportunity for vulnerable students and those with disabilities

supports collaboration and a more

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cohesive cross-disciplinary approach to incident management across all campus estates

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www.criticalarc.com

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CATERING

What students eat?

TUCO reveals results from largest ever global eating study

TUCO’s Food and Beverage Trends wheel Through our extensive research we have identified 84 specific global food & beverage trends which when combined into meaningful groups make up 12 key overarching global food & beverage trends which are applicable for TUCO and their consumers.

Identification of the 12 key overarching food & beverage trends for TUCO is done within the context of wider global cultural & social factors.

Each segment of this global food & beverage trends infographic wheel, contains the specific trends that make up the overarching trend. It also combines the relevant social & cultural factors which underpin it.

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oday sees the launch of independent studies, gathering 100 universities in the UK, we pride findings from the most insights from around the World. The ourselves on being pioneers within extensive research ever resulting findings look at current the Higher Education catering sector. undertaken into student student eating habits alongside This study will, for the first time ever, 12 key global food & beveragestudent Consumerfuture trends: Live young, Target audience: eating habits alongside predictions fromOverarching a cross-consumer trend:collate the eating habits of students trends to inspire hospitality Access all areas, Authentic Rise of the pragmatic consumer considering Generation Z perceptions of university catering section of over 3,000 students, across the World.

The insights services development meaning, genuine across your business craftsmanship across the UK - comparing trends on covering three different continents. gathered will shed true light on a global scale.

Chair of the Research Committee, modern-day student’ eating habits The University Caterers Organisation Phil Rees-Jones, commented: and offer all our members a new level Executivethree summary (TUCO) commissioned “With representation from over of intelligence which will help drive The world has and is changing and as such younger consumers are adopting values and expectations in line with this. In a hyper connected world with fluid movement of people and information the power of communication is more evident now than ever before. The internet, smartphones and social media have broken down barriers, creating a world of sharers – sharers of information, knowledge and skills.

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Furthermore over the next decade we will see economic, political and physical shortages of key materials and resources that will change global priorities. As populations grow economic consumption rises in energy, water, food, materials and healthcare.

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Through extensive global research thefoodpeople have identified 12 key food & beverage opportunity areas for TUCO and its members to ensure that you are on the forefront of food & beverage trends in order to achieve consumer relevance now and the foresight to retain consumer relevance over the next 5 years. Tracking these food

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12 key global food & beverage trends to inspire hospitality services development across your business

Consumer trends: Live young, Access all areas, Authentic meaning, genuine craftsmanship

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Executive summary The world has and is changing and as such younger consumers are adopting values and expectations in line with this. In a hyper connected world with fluid movement of people and information the power of communication is more evident now than ever before. The internet, smartphones and social media have broken down barriers, creating a world of sharers – sharers of information, knowledge and skills.

Furthermore over the next decade we will see economic, political and physical shortages of key materials and resources that will change global priorities. As populations grow economic consumption rises in energy, water, food, materials and healthcare.

Through extensive global research thefoodpeople have identified 12 key food & beverage opportunity areas for TUCO and its members to ensure that you are on the forefront of food & beverage trends in order to achieve consumer relevance now and the foresight to retain consumer relevance over the next 5 years. Tracking these food & beverage trends is a crucial way to understand what consumers are doing now and what they may do next, which should inspire you to excite your consumers and anticipate their needs.

Overarching consumer trend: Rise of the pragmatic consumer

Context: The next generation

Target audience: considering Generation Z

An important consideration is that of the future consumers for TUCO. Much has been written about ‘The Millennials’ however, applying the same learning to ‘Gen Z’ would be mis-guided. When it comes to ‘Gen Z’ we need to need to forget what we have learnt about the Millennials and adopt a new approach in order to capture this audience. There is some dispute in the literature as to the exact age band that captures Generation Z however, the start date of this generation appears to be a birth date around the late 1990s to 2000’ and will continue to around 2010-2015. Therefore the eldest ‘Gen Z’ers’ are the next generation coming up that will pass through university. This group have grown up in an unstable and uncertain world of political and financial turmoil, developing their personalities in a world of volatility and uncertainty (a global recession & ongoing battles with terrorism) (Annie E Casey foundation annual report).

positive business growth planning.”

REPORT ONE: USA STUDENT FOOD TRENDS (from students’ perspective)…

Does it follow that “what starts in the USA - comes to the UK?” This first report looks at how the eating habits of UK students compare to their US counterparts –Email: revealing the different info@tuco.org www.tuco.org eating cultures across the pond.

Key findings in brief: n The UK is ahead on healthy eating 59% of UK students say they eat what they consider to be a healthy diet but only 35% of US students say campus www.thefoodpeople.co.uk does a good job of offering healthy foods. Full report available at www.tuco.org/grow

n 37% of US students regularly use

mobile technology to decide what to eat, make orders and pay for their food on campus. n 58% of American students eat on campus regularly, with US students making particular use of vending machines and facilities during the evening, suggesting an inclination towards convenience foods and late night eating habits. n The UK is following in the footsteps of the US, with Mexican food (which is already a mainstream cuisine in the US) rapidly growing on UK campus menus. n Both UK and US students cite a low price point as the most important factor when purchasing food.

Full report available at www.tuco.org/grow

We have also found that, with an increasing number of international students, university caterers need to ensure the tastes and habits of those from overseas are catered for, asconsumer they offer Overarching trend: Rise of thepotential pragmatic consumer a growing, revenue stream which will help to boost the bottom line”

n Students see eating occasions as less defined than traditional three meals a day with meals extending to five smaller meals per day, suggesting an opportunity for caterers to drive new revenue through snacking.

REPORT TWO: CATERING FOR INTERNATIONALEmail: STUDENTS info@tuco.org www.tuco.org With rapidly rising numbers of overseas students - a reported 435,500 in 2013/2014 – and with over 50% of overseas students preferring to eat on campus, this report looks at how this has changed the way universities www.thefoodpeople.co.uk approach their catering facilities, to accommodate fusionatfood offering Fullworld report available www.tuco.org/grow and balance traditional needs against contemporary modern eating trends.

Key findings in brief: n 67% of international students like to try different dishes that they may not have tasted before. n The top three cuisines international students would like to see more of on university menus were Chinese (42%), Italian (31%), and Japanese (30%). n Of all dietary requirements the most common was Halal food, with 14% of all respondents flagging this. n Only 5% of students surveyed want to eat British food. 84% want to eat a ‘mix of foods from home and elsewhere’.

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the overarching trend. It also combines the relevant social & cultural If you would like to receive a copy of n Alcohol doesn’t feature largely in underpin and stimulated when dining out. factors which it. the research contact the TUCO Head their diet with only 3% drinking ‘on n Rules no longer apply – anything Office. goes and consumers generally are The University Caterers Organisation looking for totally unique dining.

(TUCO) is the leading membership TUCO Chair, Julie Barker, also organisation for in-house caterers REPORT THREE: GLOBAL FOOD commented: “The results from the operating in the Higher and Further reports offer a full and in-depth look TRENDS education sectors. It has recently To complete the full outlook on trends into the true eating habits of students extended access to its procurement and perceptions, the Food People – and equally areas where university frameworks to the wider public sector undertook a major analysis of food caterers can look to the future and and is now working with local authorities trends across the world, exploring amend their offering to meet the and NHS trusts across the UK. the current and emerging states in 36 ever-changing demands of university As a not-for-profit organisation, cities across five global regions and students and remain competitive wholly owned by its public sector examining the menus of 2,305 outlets against off-campus outlets. members, TUCO is committed to to gain a complete picture of the future “What we have seen is that there best practice in purchasing as well as of food. are areas of competitive advantage developing its members to achieve Key findings in brief: that university caterers can capitalise across its core policy pillars ‘SHARE, n 12 current macro food trends, overon such as providing value meal LEARN, BUY, GROW’. Offering a arching casual, fine, on-the-go and plans that can help students control spending; a unique situation that can’t dedicated learning and development leisure feeding.

12 key food &bebeverage Consumer trends: Live programme as well as ayoung, safe community offered by the High Street. n 84 micro trends, whichglobal underlie these. environment for members to share “We have also found that, with an Access n Students havetrends come to to expect that hospitality inspire all areas, Authentic news, ideas and opinions, TUCO has increasing number of international they can customise their meals. services development meaning, genuine become a market leader in its sector students, university caterers need to n At the same, there is a huge rise in across your business craftsmanship ensure the tastes and habits of those from setting the benchmark for quality and single speciality outlets. standards in the catering sector. overseas are catered for, as they offer a n Food and eating is no longer just growing, potential revenue stream which n For more information on TUCO go about consumption but experience and students also look to be immersed will help to boost the bottom line.” to www.tuco.org most days’. 26% answered ‘never’ and 29% answered ‘hardly ever’.

Executive summary The world has and is changing and as such younger consumers are adopting values and expectations in line with this. In a hyper connected world with fluid movement of people and information the power of communication is more evident now than ever before. The internet, smartphones and social media have broken down barriers, creating a world of sharers – sharers of information, knowledge and skills.

Furthermore over the next decade we will see economic, political and physical shortages of key materials and resources that will change global priorities. As populations grow economic consumption rises in energy, water, food, materials and healthcare.

Through extensive global research thefoodpeople have identified 12 key food & beverage opportunity areas for TUCO and its members to ensure that you are on the forefront of food & beverage trends in order to achieve consumer relevance now and the foresight to retain consumer relevance over the next 5 years. Tracking these food & beverage trends is a crucial way to understand what consumers are doing now and what they may do next, which should inspire you to excite your consumers and anticipate their needs.

Context: The next generation An important consideration is that of the future consumers for TUCO. Much has been written about ‘The Millennials’ however, applying the same learning to ‘Gen Z’ would be mis-guided. When it comes to ‘Gen Z’ we need to need to forget what we have learnt about the Millennials and adopt a new approach in order to capture this audience. There is some dispute in the literature as to the exact age band that captures Generation Z however, the start date of this generation appears to be a birth date around the late 1990s to 2000’ and will continue to around 2010-2015. Therefore the eldest ‘Gen Z’ers’ are the next generation coming up that will pass through university. This group have grown up in an unstable and uncertain world of political and financial turmoil, developing their personalities in a world of volatility and uncertainty (a global recession & ongoing battles with terrorism) (Annie E Casey foundation annual report).

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ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

CASE STUDY: Grantham college learning development centre

Mind set The new, purpose-built Learning Development Centre at Grantham College, Lincolnshire has revitalised a 1950s building and provided a bespoke teaching space for those with learning difficulties or disabilities.

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ere, architect James Badley of rg+p Ltd discusses the design considerations given to complete such a scheme and how his brief was to seamlessly blend academics with accessibility…

“There is an ongoing masterplan to upgrade Grantham College’s facilities and consolidate efficiency across three campuses to enable the continued delivery of top class, inclusive education to the community. One of the first phases in this masterplan was to create a dedicated suite of facilities for students with learning difficulties or disabilities and allow them to continue their studies in an integrated environment. To achieve this, a £934,000 grant was secured from the Education Funding Agency and work could begin remodelling part of the existing college.

“The space earmarked for the new Learning Development Centre was

the ground floor of a larger building, meaning its design had to adapt around existing structures and retain a sense of connectivity whilst also providing the degree of separation necessary to suit specific learning requirements – a delicate balance.

“Initially consideration was given as to how to create the best learning environment for students. Externally, the landscape was designed to avoid an imposing or institutional feel and from the inside, we ensured the provision of as much natural light as possible to overlook the rural, green aspect together with a rear courtyard area for use in summer months.

“Accessibility and inclusivity were the next points. With its close proximity to the main hub of the college, the Learning Development Centre had to create a welcoming environment to encourage crossover between the students whilst also providing adequate physical space for disabled

access. The key for this part of the design was to be discreet; ensuring corridors and door frames would be wide enough for example, yet retain a similar flow and features to the main college learning spaces – the colour palette was significant in achieving this. In addition, we also ensured the more practical elements such as lifts and ramps were designed into the landscape and overall structure, meaning there would be no retrofit requirements or unsightly ‘add-ons’ that could appear as a careless afterthought.

Case Study “The result of these considerations, alongside those of safety and security, has been the creation of a homely, pastoral environment which is conducive not just to academic learning but also for life skills, confidence and friendship. In addition to its specialist g classrooms, IT suite, first aid and

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physiotherapy rooms, the Learning Development Centre also features a personal care area, multi-sensory room and adapted training kitchen to teach independent living. A dedicated care service, Day Break, now operates throughout the year from the Centre, offering leisure activities and support to young people.

“Looking ahead, the next phase for this state-of-the-art facility, which was officially opened by the Minister of State for Skills, Nick Boles MP, is to create a sensory garden for students.

Incorporating kinetic sculptures and wind chimes to help stimulate the different senses, it is hoped this area will complement the overall learning experience. For the College, the masterplan has been approved by

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Initially consideration was given as to how to create the best learning environment for students”

South Kesteven District Council and the next stage is to discharge the reserved matters for phase 1 of the development, which is due to start on site in April 2016. So, all in all, a very bright future ahead.” rg+p has over 30 years’ experience delivering award-winning schemes

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across the UK from its offices in Leicester and London. James Badley leads the practice’s education division, of which the Grantham College masterplan is the flagship scheme.

0116 204 5800 n For more information visit www. jbadley@rg-p.co.uk

Green data centres save energy, cut costs and reduce C02 emissions As the greenest university in UK league tables, it’s vital that the new data centre at Manchester Metropolitan University contributes to its sustainability drive. With an aggressive target to reduce carbon emissions, MMU developed a consolidation strategy to improve the efficiency and availability of its data centres, and increase capacity utilisation.

The UK’s most applied to university chose Schneider Electric Infrastruxure physical infrastructure with integrated StruxureWare for Data Centers management software to meet its ultimate goal of a fully managed and scalable, high density data centre solution to facilitate growth and the introduction of new IT services.

Designed and installed by us at APT (we’re an award-winning Elite Partner to Schneider Electric), MMU’s high tech data

centre features a Hot Aisle Containment Solution for class leading cooling efficiency, and latest DCIM software to meet the ongoing requirement to optimise availability and energy use.

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BOOSTING SECURITY

Going Cashless for Increased Security

Chris Lyons, Managing Director at Systopia International, explains how cash-free systems can increase the security of your campus

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oing Cashless for Increased Security on Campus.

“Over recent years technology has rapidly developed and with many different types of technology available, that provide a number of solutions for the higher education sector, it can often be overwhelming for operators to find the right equipment to suit the needs of their campus. “This can be a particularly important decision when it comes to finding the best technology to oversee the security of a campus, which is one of the main

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a more convenient, efficient and secure payment method”

responsibilities Facilities Managers face. However, what operators might be surprised to learn is that security solutions can come in the unusual form of cashless payment systems which provide an all-in-one solution for security and access control.

“In an increasingly mobile world cashless payments are on the rise and are fast becoming the norm. Recent research by the Payments Council revealed that the use of cashless payments has now overtaken that of notes and cash, with only 48% of transactions now made using cash. With experts predicting that cash volumes are expected to fall by an additional 30% over the next 10 years , we are facing up to a new age of spending habits and processes.

Fumbling for change and counting out coins could soon become a thing of the past for both staff and pupils.

“As a result of this change in payment habits, we are seeing a significant rise in cashless payment systems which not only offer a much more efficient way of working for universities and colleges, but also provide numerous added benefits - particularly enhanced security.

“Using Radio-Frequency Identification [RFID] technology, cashless payment technology can be integrated onto existing student cards or passes and provide a one-stop token which can be used to gain access into a building.

These cards can also be used to pay for food and beverages on site, as well as many other services within the university environment such as car parking, printing and library fares.

“By integrating the cashless technology onto one card it is a much simpler and easier system to manage and also ensures only those with cards can operate within the university

environment. Through the use of RFID technology, Facilities Managers are able to track where a card is located at any time and view the activity history, meaning if a card was lost or stolen, they could easily be tracked and stopped. In addition to this, any money which had been spent during a theft could be seen on the account history, making it easy to identify the funds owed back, offering peace of mind for students and staff.

“This ‘all-access’ card also means there will be reduced amounts of cash in the tills and vending machines, dramatically lowering the danger of theft and decreasing the risk of fraud through the reduction of paperwork. Not only this, there will also be fewer overheads on transporting and counting cash and the chance of accepting counterfeit money will be removed. With data released by the Bank of England reporting g that 430,000 counterfeit banknotes

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Fumbling for change and counting out coins could soon become a thing of the past for both staff and pupils”

were discovered and removed from circulation during 2014 , this is a threat which Facilities Managers need to protect their campus against.

“At universities and colleges the core customer base is the younger generation – the ‘digital generation’ – for who using new technologies is second nature. By investing in a cashless payment system operators will not only offer facilities which meet the students’ needs, they will also experience a more convenient, efficient and secure payment method which will increase both the security of transactions and of the whole premises. We believe that in order for Facilities Managers to remain truly competitive in the future keeping up with the way in which technology is advancing is key – payment technology offers no exception.”

Background Information on Systopia: Systopia, established in 2008, provides cashless systems, cashless

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vending and cashless catering for the Business, Education, Healthcare, Leisure and Stadia sectors. With an impressive record of delivering the highest standards in reliable and innovative cashless solutions, Systopia boasts an impressive and extensive client list.

Using RFID technology, Systopia’s cashless systems integrate directly with proximity cards, such as security, ID or membership cards, allowing users to pay for items in a fast and convenient way. With the way that transactions take place changing rapidly, Systopia is leading the way in this cashless revolution, offering cashless systems combining modern, high-class and reliable EPOS systems with cashless vending.

In partnership with leading hardware providers, Systopia is able to offer stylish and efficient cashless systems capable of handling any requirement.

With unique Cashless Payment

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Terminals and reliable EPOS suites, Systopia offers cashless systems that are ruggedized for retail yet stylish enough for the most high-end settings. Systopia strives to offer complete cashless catering systems and also provide dynamic cashless vending readers as part of your cashless solution.

With one eye on the future, Systopia provides cashless systems that are compatible with a variety of payment methods, which can be integrated into the same EPoS terminal. Alternative forms of integrated payment are becoming more and more popular amongst customers, with mobile payments and banking requirements for ‘Wave and Pay’ technology, to name just two that Systopia’s cashless systems can accept. n To find out how your campus can benefit from Systopia’s cashless payment systems visit www.systopia. co.uk.

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WATER TECHNOLOGY

Hydrotherapy John Phillips, Business Development Manager at Zip Water, has specified multiple Zip HydroTaps at two of the UK’s leading Universities, Lancaster University and the University of Central Lancashire, which together educate over 40,000 students.

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anked as one of the top ten UK universities by The Guardian and The Sunday Times and in the top 1% globally, Lancaster University is situated in a beautiful campus in the North West of England. Located in Preston, the University of Central Lancashire is recognised for its world class academic reputation and ranked in the UK’s top 100 universities list.

With a growing reputation for excellence within the education sector, the two Universities wanted to improve their beverage offering for staff that would not only increase wellbeing and staff morale but also improve their green credentials.

With over 2500 members of staff at Lancaster University and 2700 members of staff at The University of Central Lancashire, it became clear that providing bottled water for the teams was becoming costly, unethical and

a drain on resources. In addition, it was reported that long queuing times during staff break times for energy hungry kettles to boil, which can only produce seven-eight hot beverages at a time, were reducing productivity and staff morale at both sites.

Both universities found that buying in bottled water on a large scale was creating a huge carbon footprint. Not only does the bottled water need transporting around the campus to different locations and refrigerating to keep cool, but the empty bottles then need to be disposed of – all of which is a drain on resources from a time and finance perspective.

With businesses’ energy costs expected to rise by 15% - 48% between 2013 and 2030, these savings seem even more impactful . Reducing the energy, water and resource costs at the Universities campuses can save valuable money, helping counter the

rising energy costs; all these little changes can amount to substantial savings. These savings will ultimately help to protect the Universities bottom line, therefore protecting employee’s jobs and help secure a strong future.

In the UK we consume 3 billion litres of bottled water a year and the environmental damage caused by bottled water production is huge. It takes seven litres of water and 162g of oil to produce a single one litre disposable bottle of water, releasing 120g of CO2 in the process. And that isn’t taking into account the impact caused by the transportation of water, as a sizeable 27% of all bottled water sold in the UK is imported, or the environmental impact of throwing away or recycling used bottles .

The waste management market, which includes the collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of g controlled waste, is expected to reach

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£24 billion by 2018i so university Facilities Managers will continue to face increasing pressures to improve sustainability credentials across the board. Making 2%, 5% or even 10% green savings each year, whilst still allowing the business to operate at the level it needs to, can be difficult.

The Zip HydroTap, which delivers filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water in an instant, is the perfect beverage solution for high-footfall locations looking for an ethical and money saving option. Lancaster University has now installed over 50 of the boiling and chilled systems and the University of Central Lancashire has installed 25 across all of the campuses staff rooms.

When describing the best thing about the installed Zip HydroTaps, John says that the Universities have dramatically cut down on waste as there’s now no need to buy bottles of filtered and sparkling water. They have also saved

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a substantial amount on fuel costs, as the need to deliver crates of bottled water has gone, and on electricity bills as they’ve said goodbye to their old energy inefficient kettles.

As well as this, the Zip HydroTap can be pre-set to power down after two hours of non-use or can be set to hibernate (power off completely), allowing power to be turned off for extended periods of non-use, which further helps to reduce energy consumption.

In fact, universities using the Zip HydroTap have seen a significant reduction in both water and energy usage. The G4 – which launched in November 2014 - is the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible product in the instant boiling water market; a factor which is becoming increasingly important to environmentally conscious businesses.

The G4 reduces standby energy consumption by up to 53% over the previous models .

An added bonus of Zip HydroTap’s installation is that staff no longer have to deal with the constant stream of invoices from the bottled water companies or Government enforced PAT testing of electrical equipment such as fridges and kettles – which were both

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becoming particularly time intensive and difficult for staff to keep on top of.

John Phillips, Business Development Manager of Zip Water who specified the Zip HydroTap’s at both locations, says: “We’re proud to work with two of the top Universities in the country and help support their sustainability practices and improve staff wellbeing. Since installation at the Universities, queuing time for hot and cold beverages is practically non-existent, meaning that staff can make the most of their breaks whilst enjoying beverages created with the most advanced water filtration system available on the market at the touch of a button.

“The Universities are also offered complete peace of mind in case there is ever a problem as Zip Water has the largest team of directly employed fully trained Engineers in the UK, who are on hand along with an expert Technical Advice Team who can offer advice and support at just a phone call away.”

Both Universities have ongoing plans to install further Zip HydroTap’s as the campuses grow and install more staff areas. n For more information about Zip’s products and services, visit www. zipwater.com/uk

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TRANSPORT

Side by side Can-Am Defender attacks estate management market

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state and facilities managers who are contemplating purchasing a Side by Side Vehicle (SSV) to add to their fleets should consider one that is functional, reliable and easy to use.

This is where Canadian manufacturer BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products), the world leader in the design, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational and utility vehicles, has stepped up to the mark with its new workhorse SSV, the Can-Am Defender.

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The product, which will be available to purchase from February 2016, has been specifically designed by BRP’s engineers to meet the exacting demands of users in the utility sector one of the business’ key segments.

The Can-Am Defender is available in three models including the non-DPS base, DPS and XT, which are powered

by Rotax’s reliable v-twin petrol engines, located behind the vehicle’s bench seats. They supply the product with optimal weight distribution for steady control on any terrain, and

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improved handling and reduction in engine noise, even at high revs. The 799cc 50hp HD8* is available in the non-DPS base and DPS packages and the 1,000cc 72hp HD10** is offered with the XT model. Both have been designed to provide the user with the torque and power required when driving or towing and hauling cargo.

The product is fitted with PRO-TORQ transmission which presents users with a selection of features to enhance their driving experience. The Quick Response system (QRS) improves

low speed riding and produces a precise power delivery. There is also a Hill Descent Control for a smoother predictable deceleration and a larger Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ratio delivering optimal torque for heavy loads, especially when the extra L gear is engaged. In addition, the product has increased belt durability which allows for a more efficient power transfer.

When driving around a campus or estate, there is always something which needs to be transported or towed from A to B. The Can-Am Defender will make light work of these tasks with its class leading towing capacity of 907kg and payload of 680kg. The versatile multi-functional cargo box on the back of the vehicle carries 454kg and is fitted with various elements as standard including integrated anchors on the sidewalls; several tie-down points and a removable tailgate, which carries up to 155kg and can be removed quickly

for ease of use. To make the most out of the cargo box, there are 14 exclusive LinQ quick attach accessories that are available from BRP including gear rails and cabin protection. The space can be optimised with 1 inch x 3 inch wood or plywood separators. The Can-Am Defender also has a power tilt bed accessory which can be manoeuvred via an integrated button on the dashboard. This ensures safe and easy unloading, reducing strain when lifting heavy objects and making it easy to maintain and change the cargo box angle.

The cabin is another important area for workers as it has to combine comfort with functionality. The ergonomic design of its 40/20/40 bench seat, inspired by modern pickup trucks, provides the comfort that is expected from a normal vehicle.

The seat accommodates up to three people so users can transport more than one worker when on site. There is also innovative onboard storage under

the seats as well as on the dashboard.

The dash’s open design features an industry-first removable water resistant toolbox and an enclosed pocket, perfect hide-away for keys, mobile phones and radios.

When it comes to handling, the Can-Am Defender HD10 XT and HD8 DPS models are equipped with a rear open differential and a four-mode traction system. This enables the driver to toggle between a 2x4 open rear, 2x4 lockable rear, 4x4 open rear and 4x4 locked differential for maximum traction depending on what the vehicle is being used for and the type of terrain it is travelling on (optional on the HD8 non-DPS base package).

The Can-Am Defender’s heavy-duty Torsional Trailing A-arms (TTA-HD) rear and Double A-arm front suspension have been designed specifically for utility and estate management usage to offer predictable handling, comfort on rough terrain and a smooth ride, g even when carrying heavy loads.

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For security, the product is fitted with BRP’s D.E.S.S (Digitally Encoded Security System), which provides peace of mind with its anti-theft key system. It utilises electronic key codes that are required to match each specific SSV’s engine control module (ECM). The machine will not start unless the coded microchip in the key matches the pre-installed code. There are also three programmable keys which come with each model: n Work key - Limits the vehicle’s speed to 25mph but does not limit engine torque

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n Standard key - Limits the speed to

44mph and engine torque by 10 per cent n Performance key - No restrictions on the speed and engine torque.

The Can-Am Defender has no breakin period so once the vehicle has been purchased there is no need to return it to the dealer for a routine inspection.

This will reduce the overall cost of owning the vehicle.

It also has over 55 accessories from roofs to winches and windshields that have been designed specifically for utility users and estate managers to customise the vehicle to suit their

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needs and requirements.

The Can-Am Defender comes with a two-year limited warranty.

Prices: n Can-Am Defender non-DPS base £9,799 n Can-Am Defender DPS - £11,799 n Can-Am Defender XT - £15,999 n For further information, visit:

uk.brp.com/off-road/ *Can-Am Defender HD8 will be available in March **Can-Am Defender HD10 will be available in February

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