CEM Spring 2017

Spring 2017

Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

This year’s awards

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AUDE honours estate management sector

06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

20 Flexible seating Reshaping educational environments

32 In a rut The high-tech escape from costly pothole pitfalls

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Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

This year’s awards

INSIDE

AUDE honours estate management sector

06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

20 Flexible seating Reshaping educational environments

32 In a rut The high-tech escape from costly pothole pitfalls

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Editor’s letter

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elcome to the spring issue of Campus Estate Management. With the summer budgets looming, we preview and review many of the spring exhibitions. As always, this issue’s Product & Industry News section (starting on page 6) showcases the latest news from the industry.

Our cover story this month looks at the Association of University Directors of Estates’ (AUDE) annual conference awards held at the majestic Manchester Metropolitan University (see page 2).

Next, KI looks at educational seating and the rapid evolution of learning environments and how they are adapting to the changing needs, expectations and priorities of its students. Largely, but not exclusively influenced by technology (see page 20).

Later, a host of design awards for Michael Laird and Reiach and Hall Architects, supported by Arup Acoustics, is a testament to the City of Glasgow College’s new super campus (see page 24).

Facilities Show and IFSEC unveil grand plans for the leading global event for both the facilities management and security industries (see page 28).

Facilities Show and IFSEC unveil grand plans for the leading global event for both the facilities management and security industries (see page 32).

RENOO explains how innovative Infrared pothole and tarmac repair technology is making affordable preventative action possible for estate managers on campus (see page 36).

Finally, School leaders and authorities need to make building security the No. 1 priority, says Simon Osborne, commercial leader of safety and security company Allegion (see page 40).

Chris Hewett, Editor

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Contents 02 Cover Story – This year’s awards AUDE honours estate management sector with annual awards

24 A sound place to learn A host of design awards for the City of Glasgow College

32 In a rut The high-tech escape from costly pothole pitfalls

06 Product & Industry News New developments on campus

28 Facilities show and IFSEC 2016 preview Grand plans revealed for leading global event for the facilities management and security industries

36 Security, a must!

School leaders and authorities need to make building security the No. 1 priority

20 Flexible seating Reshaping educational environments by Kevin Geeves

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FRONT COVER STORY

This years awards AUDE honours estate management sector with awards at annual conference

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he Association of University Directors of Estates’ (AUDE) held the annual conference, at Manchester Metropolitan University. Estates are one of higher education’s largest assets, from strategic capital investment and factoring services, through to catering and cleaning. The sector is changing rapidly and the conference aimed to assist facility professionals plan for and respond to these changes.

The university estates and facilities sector has seen a consistent positive trend in environment sustainability, building condition, and ‘doing more with less’, despite a reduction in the proportion of university income spent on estates. The conference held a series of talks from professionals across the sector, to help members continue these trends.

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AUDE celebrated excellence in estate management with the third annual AUDE Awards. The best of the best were honoured for their exceptional achievements and contributions within higher education estates and facilities.

The 2017 AUDE Awards took place on the final night of the annual AUDE conference, at Whitworth Hall, The University of Manchester. The awards recognised the achievements of universities across the UK and good practice in the industry, including those who lead the way in estate and facilities management.

The judges were on the search for teams, projects and individuals who have made a significant contribution to the sector by upholding excellence and value for money, in order to promote efficiency and effectiveness.

2017 marks AUDE’s 25th year in

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promoting excellence in the strategic planning, management, operation and development of higher education estates and facilities. The awards showcased the very best practice taking place in institutions today.

The winners: Universities entered this year’s awards to win a place in one of the prestigious categories: • AUDE University Impact Initiative of the Year Award • AUDE Chair’s Award for Long Term Contribution • The AUDE Emerging Talent Award • AUDE Estates/Facilities Team of the Year Award This year the AUDE University Impact Initiative of the Year Award went to The University of Manchester, for their sustainability engagement programme.

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This award recognises a specific initiative having a significant positive impact on the institution, the sector and/or the profession. The team at The University of Manchester showcased how academic and professional services can come together.

The grand scale project brought together the university community, with 5,000 students taking part and placed the estates team at the core of the institution.

The AUDE Chair’s Award for Long Term Contribution went to Chris Jagger, The University of Nottingham. This award celebrates Chris’ long-term achievements

within the higher education estates community. Chris has completely transformed the campus of The University of Nottingham which is vast in scale and plays an integral part of navigating the estates at several other campuses in the UK and overseas.

Highly Commended award went to: Simon Smith, The Nottingham Trent University.

2017’s AUDE Emerging Talent Award went to joint winners, Grant McGillivray, The University of Glasgow and Stewart Crowe, The University of Liverpool. Grant McGillivray illustrates The University of Glasgow’s strategic investment in its people to drive success. His positive approach, can do attitude and aspirational behaviour

marks him out as an estates leader of the future. Having completed his MBA, Stewart Crowe is forging ahead with a positive health and safety culture at Liverpool, enhancing the understanding of colleagues and widening his influence through external engagement with HSE and RIBA through his work as chair of USHA. The AUDE Estates/Facilities Team of the Year Award was presented to The Manchester Metropolitan University, Residential Life Team. The judges were impressed by the Residential Life model which offers a complete and inclusive pastoral care package engaging students, staff and the local community. With 97%

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of student accommodation remaining filled throughout the academic year, the link between sense of belonging and academic success is clear. The impressive model provides a strong and measurable impact combined with portability throughout the sector.

Highly Commended award went to: Glasgow Caledonian University.

AUDE Chair and judge, Mike Clark, director of estates and facilities management at the University of Brighton said; “This year AUDE celebrates its 25th anniversary and the awards are just one of the ways we continue to support best practice in estates and facilities. We’re delighted to judge such a high calibre of candidates, who are promoting high standards across the sector.

We’re confident we have chosen the most exceptional teams and individuals who display best practice in their institutions.

2017 is set to evoke many challenges in the higher education sector, so it’s fantastic to continue to see our estate and facilities teams deliver the best student experience possible.”

The AUDE conference and awards in 2018 will be held at the University of Kent from 9 to 11 April. This event is for members of AUDE and invited guests and will be accompanied by an exhibition and sponsorship opportunities. n For more information, please visit: www.aude.ac.uk/home/

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Harper Adams University named University of the Year

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or the first time in Whatuni history, a university has won the top honour of University of Year for the second year in a row. Crucially, in a year where overall satisfaction in the sector has dropped markedly, Harper Adams University has risen in the views of its students.

As well as taking home the title of University of the Year, Harper Adams University also came top in three other award categories: Job Prospects, Course and Lecturers and Student Support.

The full ranking, which includes 127 universities, is published online today. Universities were ranked by 27,000 students across 12 categories. 44 universities made the top ten of at least one category, 14 have come away with a top three finish, and eight universities took home a top place finish at an awards ceremony last night in London.

Dr David Llewellyn, Vice-Chancellor of Harper Adams University, commented: “We are thrilled to have been named the Whatuni Student Choice Awards University of the Year. This is a tremendous vote of confidence from our students and we greatly appreciate their support, as well as the many ways in which they contribute, with our staff, to creating a vibrant academic community working at the cutting edge of some of the world’s greatest challenges.

To have won the award for the first time last year was wonderful, but to have taken the top place for a second time is really special. It just goes to show that smaller universities have a big role to play in providing an environment where students can really get the most out of their time in higher education.”

Marcella Collins, Managing Director Higher Education, Hotcourses Group, added: “We’d like to extend our congratulations to Harper Adams, taking home the University of the Year award for the second year in a row, as well as wins in three further categories.

Looking at the sector as a whole, it’s great to see ratings for Course and Lecturers have gone up. But does this just reflect a short-term focus in response to fears of the TEF? Whether universities are concentrating enough on the entire student experience, or just trying to appease legislators and secure funding, time and student reviews will tell.”

Each category in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards is based on the aggregate review score submitted by students at that university. They are asked to rate their experience across the following categories: Student Support, Clubs and Societies, Accommodation, City Life, Job Prospects, Student Union, Course and Lecturers, Uni Facilities, and an Overall category. The International category is based on the Overall scores submitted by international students. New for 2017, a Postgraduate category, which is determined by the overall score submitted by postgraduates, and a Giving Back category, in which students were asked: “How much does your uni give back to the community (think global and local), do any projects stand out?”

The individual category results are published below. u Comparing student satisfaction across these categories with last year, the following trends in Higher Education emerge: u Despite the overall category having the highest satisfaction score, it dropped significantly from 82.6% in 2016 to 81.4% in 2017 u 9 out of 11 UK regions had lower scores this year than last Regionally, Wales reports the most satisfied students, taking over from the North East in 2016. London students were the least satisfied u The three categories with the biggest increase in national improvement were Job Prospects (72% to 77.6%), Clubs and Societies (72% to 76.6%) and Students’ Union (70.6% to 73.8%) u With the impending introduction of the Teaching Excellence Framework, a marginal improvement in the score for Courses and Lecturers will be welcome. This has increased from 79% in 2015 and 79.2% in 2016 to 79.4% in 2017 Commenting, Aaron Porter, Director of Insights, Hotcourses Group, said: “This has been another significant year for the higher education sector; the progress through Parliament of a Higher Education Bill, the impending introduction of the Teaching Excellence Framework and an upcoming reorganisation of the funding and regulatory landscape herald a new landscape. On that backdrop it is particularly heartening to see that students continue to offer a ringing endorsement for the quality of their experience both inside and out of the classroom.

The direct views of students should be central to any future developments that the sector embarks upon, and through the Whatuni Student Choice Awards over 27,000 students have given us a terrific resource to understand where universities are meeting and exceeding the expectations of students, but where there is still further room for improvement.”

Category Results: Overall 1st Harper Adams University 2nd Loughborough University 3rd Bangor University n For more information, visit the website www.whatuni.com

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Bowater helps to solve Manchester school’s vandalism problems Briscoe Lane Academy’s 12-year problem with vandalism has now been solved with the help of Bowater Projects. Over 60 new Halo System10 PVC-U windows have been installed, which combine security and modern, pleasing aesthetics to create an appealing environment for both teachers and pupils at the Manchester school.

In 2015, the BBC estimated that councils spent more than £1m on repairing vandalism on school buildings – and Briscoe Lane Academy was no exception. With staff and pupils regularly going to the Academy to find that the windows had been smashed or broken, the school decided to replace its dilapidated fenestration with secure Crimeshield window grills. These grills acted as a discrete and unnoticeable prevention to vandals with the previous grills being large meshed like window covers.

Chris O’Shaughnessy, Chief Executive officer at the school said: “Originally, the school had rusty, damaged, meshed covers fitted to most of its windows but this still didn’t deter vandals from carrying out their reckless acts of damage. In fact, during one incident, we had over £10,000 worth of damage to the windows, which was obviously devastating.”

The school tendered for the new fenestration work to the Condition Improvement Fund, with building surveyor AA Projects successfully winning. Having used VEKA products on many other projects before, AA Projects recommended the company’s windows due to its extensive knowledge, product range and reasonable cost.

Alex Speechley, Surveyor at AA Projects said: “We suggested the Bowater System10 PVC windows as they meet the PAS 24 minimum standards for security and they’re also internally beaded, which makes it more difficult for them to be broken into compared to the previous windows. They also open inwards, making them easier to clean – a great feature for schools. And

Before with more than 60% of the outside light now being let into the classrooms, it makes for a more pleasant environment for the children and teachers.”

Bowater’s Halo System10 offers a comprehensive range of windows and door styles suitable for the commercial sectors, which are thermally efficient, have a WER A Rating and achieve U-Values as low as 0.8. The PVC-U windows are versatile and interchangeable, with Briscoe Lane Academy opting for the tilt and turn feature, which means the windows tilt in for ventilation and open in for cleaning.

Since having the new windows and Crimeshield grills, the school has had no further problems with vandalism. Chris concluded: “I am delighted with the overall finished project.

The Bowater team were always onsite to offer advice and if we ever needed help, nothing was ever too much of an issue for them. They stuck to the budget and got the job done within our set tight timescales. Our school is now secure and aesthetically pleasing. n For more information visit www.bowaterprojects.com

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Study proves benefit of natural daylight and fresh air

Legislation passed in 2014 which covers solar heat gain, natural light and CO2 emissions gives guidance on the levels of daylight that all public spaces must adhere to, as well as air permeability and advice on reducing the need for air-conditioning and additional lighting systems.

A series of recent studies looked at why this legislation is so important when it comes to education and learning environments,

and the impact that limited light transmission can have on a child’s learning development and mental health.

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New school building at the ‘heart’ of Sandwell Almost 200 primary school children have enjoyed their first meal and a tour around their brand new Sacred Heart Primary school in advance of its official opening on April 24.

The new 15 classroom school, which has been designed and built by Sunesis – the joint venture between Willmott Dixon and Scape Group - replaces an ageing existing facility to meet the growing demand for school places in Sandwell in a 21st century environment.

“There has been a 26 per cent increase in the birth rate in Sandwell and higher than normal movement into the area, so it’s crucial we ensure that every child has a school place and a great education,” said Sue Moore, group head for education support services at Sandwell Council.

“We’re thrilled with our new Sunesis school, it was built incredibly quickly and to a fantastic standard - the children’s eyes lit up and you could hear them saying ‘wow’ when they walked through the doors.”

The new school, which will be able to offer 420 primary places and 52 nursery places, is expected to be full by 2022.

Head teacher Mrs Gee said: “I cannot wait to come back after the Easter holidays to our brand new school.

“The new building means so much more to us than extra school places, the way the building is designed means we can better meet the needs of our pupils; whether that be children

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with special educational needs, mobility needs or even dietary requirements thanks to our brand new kitchen. Having extra space also means we can better support the community with family learning, such as additional English lessons for parents and pupils.”

Head girl at Sacred Heart, 11-year-old Amara said: “Our current school is a bit cramped, but this new school is great, it has an extra big hall and is very spacious. It’s colourful and I am looking forward to coming to school here.”

Tim Carey product director for Sunesis, said: “Seeing the positive reactions from the children and teachers was brilliant. As always with Sunesis the project was completed both on time and on budget, and it’s great to know that the work we do will have such a positive impact on local children and the community.”

Operating nationally, Sunesis develops pre-designed new schools with fixed costs and known delivery dates – providing absolute certainty of delivery to both private and public sector customers.

Each Sunesis model has been designed to deliver excellent value for money and can be adapted and personalised to suit a particular customer’s requirements. Sunesis schools aim to meet the specific customer’s needs and those of its local community. n

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UNESCO paper shows governments not keeping pace with growing demand for higher education A new policy paper from the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report and the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP) at UNESCO shows that the number of university level students doubled to 207 million between 2000 and 2014. Governments are struggling to keep pace with rapidly rising demand and large disparities in access, with a large cost of higher education often falling to families, many of whom cannot afford it.

The paper sets out a series of measures to make higher education more equitable and affordable, including to ensure that student loan repayments do not exceed 15% of their monthly incomes.

Anything more threatens to leave the disadvantaged behind.

“By creating and transmitting vital knowledge, skills and core values, higher education is a cornerstone for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,” said Irina Bokova, DirectorGeneral of UNESCO. “Demand for higher education is going to continue rising. Governments must respond by introducing a range of new policies that will ensure the expansion doesn’t leave the marginalised behind, and that access is based on merit, not privilege.”

Analysing global trends, the new paper, Six ways to ensure higher education leaves no one behind, shows that only 1% of the poorest have spent more than four years in higher education, compared to 20% of the richest.

Disadvantaged groups are also missing out. In South Africa, around a sixth of Africans and Coloureds attended higher education in 2013, compared to over a half of whites. Similarly, in Mexico, less than 1% of the indigenous population attend higher education. In China, youth from rural areas are seven times less likely to attend university than students from urban areas.

Access to higher education has expanded most rapidly in wealthier countries: Only 8% of young adults are enrolled on average in the poorest countries, compared to 74% in the richest countries. The greatest gender disparities are found among the poorest countries as well. Women made up only

30% of bachelor students in low-income countries in 2014.

“In certain countries with deeply rooted social inequities, affirmative action through quota or bonus systems may be necessary to expand access to underrepresented groups, even if these mechanisms are controversial,” says Suzanne Grant Lewis, director of the IIEP. Private colleges and universities have expanded to cater to the growing pool of students, enrolling 30% of all students worldwide, rising to 50% in Latin America.

Governments can’t keep pace financially with this expansion and families are left with the tab. Across 26 countries in Europe, households paid for 15% of the cost of higher education in 2011.

In other high-income countries, household expenditures were even higher: 40% in Australia, 46% in the USA, 52% in Japan, and 55% in Chile.

UNESCO, the only UN organization with responsibility for higher education, advises governments to use a combination of policies aimed at helping the disadvantaged, such as low tuition fees, need-based scholarships and loans repayments adjusted according to income, to help families manage the costs.

The paper draws on a range of examples to show how different countries are expanding and diversifying higher education offerings to achieve greater equity.

“The last thing we want is for higher education to be the ball and chain around students’ ankles,” said Aaron Benavot, Director of the GEM Report. “Coping with dramatic student expansion is not easy, but there are policy solutions governments can put into place to stop the bill falling to households.” n Six specific recommendations are given to policy makers to make higher education equitable and affordable for all: Keep an eye on the target: Make sure those who need help the most are getting it.

Put it into law: Guarantee equity and affordability in regulatory frameworks Step up monitoring: Establish national agencies to ensure equal opportunities Vary admissions criteria: Use different admissions criteria to respond to different individuals’ needs Provide varied student aid: Establish an agency to coordinate different forms of student aid, such as loans and grants Limit student loan repayments to <15% of their annual income. n For more information visit www.unesco.org

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Winners announced at prestigious TUCO Competitions Over 400 leading hospitality professionals and guests descended on historic Warwick on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th April for the 24th annual TUCO Competitions to celebrate the high skill levels within the industry.

Over the course of the two-day event, 150 experts from the higher and further education sector went head-to-head to compete in a series of food and drink challenges. The champions in each category including, Bar Skills, Barista Skills, Campus Speed Cook, Chef’s Challenge, Cook & Serve and Salon Culinaire were announced at a glittering Gala Dinner held at the Arts Centre at The University of Warwick on 11th April.

New to the competition this year, the Cook & Serve Challenge put teamwork to the test as the entrants had to prepare, cook and serve a three-course meal for six covers in just 90 minutes.

Judged on everything from presentation and food waste to individual culinary skills, seven universities competed to create the perfect fine dining experience in front of a live audience.

In addition, the Salon Culinaire tested competitors’ skills as they were tasked with creating stand-out dishes, from delicate and intricately decorated cakes to perfectly baked bread and board displays. This year’s event also widened its appeal with the introduction of four new categories including amuse bouche, afternoon tea cakes, cookie challenge and tray bake display.

Matt White, Chair of TUCO, said: “The expertise and innovation displayed across the higher education sector never fails to impress me and this year was no exception. Huge congratulations to all our competitors who demonstrated some truly outstanding skills over the past two days. It’s always inspiring to see so many experienced and up-and-coming professionals coming together to share their knowledge and expertise, and showcase the innovation and creativity within our sector.”

Winners of the awards were announced as: TUCO Barista Skills Challenge: Dana-Maria Danut, University of Warwick TUCO Bar Skills Competition: Elle Gilligan, Lancaster University TUCO Salon Culinaire, Afternoon Tea: Robert Blackwell, University of Cambridge TUCO Salon Culinaire, Amuse Bouche: Claudia Krug, University of St Andrews TUCO Salon Culinaire, Bread Display and Coffee Shop Style Sponge Cake: Dave Quinn, University of Chester TUCO Salon Culinaire, Cookie Challenge: Haley Fry, University of Warwick TUCO Salon Culinaire, Cup Cake Challenge: Ruth Hanlon, University of St Andrews TUCO Salon Culinaire, Decorative Exhibit: Mary Fry, University of Warwick TUCO Salon Culinaire, Novelty Decorated Cake: Stefan Miles, Imperial College London TUCO Salon Culinaire, Plated Main Course: Peter Fry, University of Warwick TUCO Salon Culinaire, Restaurant Plated Dessert: Ravikkanth Kanthiya, Royal Holloway University TUCO Salon Culinaire, Tray Bake: Nadine Stanton, University of Birmingham TUCO Chefs’ Challenge: Glyn Jacklin and Richard Dutton, University College Birmingham TUCO Campus Speed Cook: Chris Murphy, University of Chester TUCO Cook & Serve Challenge: Phil Thorpe, Zoran Zivkovic and Samantha Chick, University of Warwick n For more information on the TUCO Competitions, please visit www.tuco.ac.uk/

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Keepmoat lands Cambridge College refurbishment A college in the University of Cambridge will undergo an extensive £700,000 refurbishment, with leading regeneration specialist Keepmoat once again being selected to deliver the scheme.

Wolfson College occupies a single, nine acre site, and accommodates up to 450 students.

Last year’s project, also completed by Keepmoat, saw the complete strip out and refurbishment of 22 bedrooms, 13 of which had en-suite shower rooms, two communal kitchens, two shared bathrooms and shower rooms and upgrades to two heating plant rooms.

The 2017 scheme includes the refurbishment of three blocks of accommodation, totalling 33 bedrooms and three communal kitchens.

Refurbishment also involves window replacement and improvements to the existing fire alarm system.

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Manchester Met named a leading university for disabled people London, UK: Manchester Metropolitan University has become the first university to achieve the top ‘Gold’ status in Business Disability Forum’s Disability Standard since the assessment was introduced in 2004.

In an evaluation under the world-renowned management tool, which assessed the University’s approach to disabled students and employees, Manchester Met became one of just five organisations to have achieved the highest rating of Gold.

The Disability Standard uses a thorough set of 10 criteria to evaluate performance across every aspect of an organisation and is the only tool to put such an emphasis on the whole organisation.

Only companies scoring more than 90% in the Standard achieve a Gold rating.

The strength of Manchester Met’s inclusive practices is in its keen proactivity in reviewing its performance and seeking the opinions of employees and students.

Hard work by the University’s Disability Services team, who provide in-depth support for disabled students and the specialist HR teams who have developed support for disabled employees, earned special praise from assessors and contributed to the high Disability Standard score.

Manchester Met also credited their proactive Disabled Staff Forum and Equality and Diversity Champions as key drivers in

their success.

Mona Patel, Equality and Diversity Specialist at Manchester Metropolitan University, said: “I am proud of the innovative approaches we have taken to promote inclusivity, such as our Peer Mentoring Scheme offering all disabled prospective and first year students the opportunity to have a student mentor, the creation of a 3D campus map for a student with visual impairment, as well as our bespoke guides for disabled staff, managers and job candidates, which help to support the processes around adjustments.

“I firmly believe this achievement is through the hard work of our remarkable colleagues here and we shall continue to drive disability-smart improvements within everything we do. We are also committed to sharing best practice by working with other HEIs to improve access for all.”

Angela Matthews, Senior Disability Consultant at Business Disability Forum: “Our congratulations go to Manchester Metropolitan University on their wonderful score, which was earned through very hard work by all involved. We hope that their achievement inspires and encourages good practice among other universities and institutions of learning.” n For further information on BDF, please contact Samuel Buckley on Samuelb@businessdisabilityforum.org.uk.

Heckmondwike fb’s bespoke entrance carpet design takes some beating Heckmondwike FB, the UK’s leading fibre bonded carpet manufacturer, is showing how the sky really is the limit with its bespoke entrance area carpet designs.

Over the past few years, Heckmondwike FB has created some truly inspirational carpet designs by integrating bespoke logos and customised colours into entrance areas, ranging from football clubs to top hotels, schools and universities.

Kat Keshmiri, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike FB, said: “We can do pretty much anything to create a logo design or branding message as we have a wide choice of shades and can closely match corporate colours. Some really well-known brands have chosen our bespoke logos and it’s great to see the impact they make. Our bespoke entrance area carpet is also known for being very durable, which means it creates a great impression in a building – for the long term!”

Heckmondwike FB offers bespoke logos and designs in its Diamond heavy contract carpet, which can be incorporated into a mat or inlaid into the floorcovering. All the customer needs to do is to decide on their design, then they can choose from 20 colour options, which can be closely matched to corporate colours and logos.

Kat Keshmiri continues: “Customers often choose subtle or neutral colours for their entrance areas, which are then incorporated with bespoke designs of logos and emblems to reflect the personality or branding of the organisation. Schools and colleges often choose ‘special’ colours or designs which

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have particular meaning for their organisation.”

Heckmondwike FB’s fibre bonded carpet is ideal for ensuring the designs within the entrance area remain practical because they can be cut on site and will not ravel or fray.

Not only do these bespoke designs provide an attractive appearance, but Heckmondwike FB’s range is produced using heavy weight fibres, which offer a tough, durable surface that acts as an effective barrier and interceptor for dirt, grit and moisture. n For more information, please visit: www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

University cuts carbon emissions by over 809 tonnes a year using drive technology Installation of ABB drives sees the University of Leeds achieve significant reduction in energy use, cutting carbon emissions and energy costs.

The University of Leeds is saving over 809 tonnes in carbon emissions and £194,000 a year in energy costs following the installation of 94 ABB variable speed drives (VSDs) ranging from 5.5 to 55 kW. Payback of 1.2 years has been achieved on a capital outlay of £228,859.

The project formed part of the university’s Carbon Management Plan, in which it identified ways to save energy and cut its carbon emissions. This included installing VSDs on existing motors powering fans in air handling units and fume extraction equipment and water pumps. Most of the assessed motors had no speed control, being connected direct-on-line.

The Carbon Management Plan originally estimated the VSDs to deliver annual savings of £45,655 in energy and 364 tonnes of carbon at a capital cost of £251,600. Based on these figures, the university estimated a payback period of just under six years.

However, the ABB drives substantially improved on the university’s estimates, producing savings of 1,800MWh a year in energy consumption, providing a payback of 1.2 years.

Robert Douglass, energy project officer for the university, says: “Initially we used ABB’s online DriveSize tool to identify which motors would be best for use with VSDs. This showed that any motor of 10 kW or above would produce the greatest savings.”

ABB authorised value provider Halcyon Drives was chosen to supply the drives as it was able to meet all of the university’s technical specifications. Amongst its requests were harmonic mitigation, a five-year warranty and the ability to use one model of VSD across all installations. Halcyon Drives also had the ability to provide service for drives and had the stock availability.

Says Douglass: “Halcyon provided a comprehensive spreadsheet

detailing the drives purchased together with delivery dates, so that the warranty period could be tracked.”

The drives, most of which are concentrated in 20 buildings across the campus used for teaching and research, are controlled by a building management system (BMS) using a 4-20 mA connection to provide speed references to the drive and monitor alarms. The BMS also maintains an operating schedule and signals when the drives should be switched on and off. ABB drives can monitor their own energy use and run hours and this has been used to identify the kWh used at various times, thereby proving the savings.

The drives were bought by the university and Halcyon kept them in stock. The university’s in-house team installed all the drives over 18 months as funds were released.

Part of this work involved installing shielded cabling between the drives and motors to conform to the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive, to ensure that electromagnetic fields from the cables do not cause interference with other electronic equipment.

Harmonic mitigation was another important factor for the university. The ACH550 has harmonic mitigation built-in as standard. Swinging choke technology ensures the drive delivers up to 25 percent fewer harmonics at partial loads compared to a conventional choke of equal size.

The university says: “Due to the nature of the research in some of the buildings the drives were being installed in, we wanted to ensure that harmonics were being controlled at source as much as possible. One reason is to minimise the impact of harmonics on other equipment fed from the same distribution board. Another is to minimise any increase to the building supply point and the associated high voltage transformer. To date we have not had any issues with harmonics.” n Further information about CU London can be found at www.coventry.ac.uk/cul

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Decorative, adhesive-free Altro Cantata hits the right note Altro has unveiled its latest innovation: decorative, adhesivefree Altro CantataTM flooring – designed to create maximum impact with minimum downtime. Altro Cantata’s 16 soft-look shades, which range from subtle naturals to beautifully vivid, allow you to create just the right tone with endless design possibilities.

The new flooring has been designed for use in busy environments where days of downtime and disruption are simply not an option, such as hospitals, schools and general circulation areas. Using Altro’s award-winning adhesive-free installation method, with Altro Cantata you can halve installation time compared with a traditional floor. No adhesive also means there are no odours.

Altro Cantata is a durable 2.2mm floor that can tolerate medium to heavy-duty traffic, meaning that it performs in busy spaces as you would expect from an Altro floor. It is also easy to clean,

so its striking shades look good long-term. Altro Cantata holds as effectively as an Altro floor installed using adhesive, with no rucks or movement. It achieves optimum installation results and carries the Altro 10 year guarantee.

Altro Cantata is 100% recyclable post-consumer and can be re-used in other installations. Waste is minimal as only one product is used. Any leftover floor can be used elsewhere, returned to Altro, or a Recofloor collection point, for recycling. At the end of its life, it can be removed quickly and reused or recycled. And, as you would expect from Altro, Altro Cantata contains bioplasticisers and is phthalate-free.

Altro Cantata harmonises perfectly with other Altro floors, plus Altro Whiterock™ hygienic wall cladding and the Altro Fortis™ wall, door and corner protection system, allowing you to create the look and feel you want, throughout. n

For more information, visit www.altro.co.uk

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Nottingham College City Hub appoints Bond Bryan Architects to design a campus of the future New College Nottingham and Central College have appointed a team of award-winning architects to take forward their plan for a ‘hub for skills’ in the city centre.

Bond Bryan, Sheffield based architects with offices around the world, have won the project in a highly competitive open design competition and will add the ‘Nottingham College City Hub’ building to an already impressive collection of Nottingham projects under their belt.

This announcement comes as the two colleges continue to work towards the formal merger which will create Nottingham College. This new, single Further Education provider for the city will be responsive to the skills needs of employers and will develop career pathways into the region’s established sectors and growing industries.

The College campus sites will include the City Hub, as well as specialist Centres of Excellence across the city.

Associate Director for Bond Bryan Matt Hutton will be leading the project with ncn and Central and is excited at the prospect of developing an iconic college campus building in his own back yard: “I’m a Nottingham lad, having grown up in Arnold and completed all my schooling here before going off to University in Leeds. I’ve done a lot of work with education projects including campuses and study centres in Sheffield, York, Corby, Bradford and here in Nottingham. The City Hub project has an ability to create an exciting destination for local businesses and education to mix, providing real benefit to skills and employment in the region. It is an exciting time for Nottingham and I’m extremely proud to be part of it’.

Bond Bryan’s success in the region includes the RIBAshortlisted Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology (NUAST) completed in 2016 and the recentlycompleted University of Nottingham Ingenuity Centre – an iconic three-storey building based at the University Innovation Park (UNIP). They are also on site with a pioneering Advanced Manufacturing Building for The University of Nottingham, on Derby Road, which will help to shape the future of the UK manufacturing sector.

The City Hub building is part of a wider regeneration scheme for the Broadmarsh area. The proposed site is steeped in history and is a focal point in Nottingham’s industrial heritage.

In Victorian Britain the site housed some of the country’s worst slums and was a heaving thoroughfare of trade and business.

Today, the area represents a prime redevelopment opportunity, adjacent to the soon-to-be-redeveloped Broadmarsh shopping centre, within a stone’s throw of the city’s main transport hub and on the edge of Nottingham’s Lace Market.

“As an architect, it’s important to capture and understand the heritage of a particular site and having grown up here, I’m familiar with the stories of Broadmarsh and Narrow Marsh. The

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opportunity to transform an area that was once synonymous with poverty and limited life chances into a centre that will help unlock the potential of tens of thousands of young people in the coming years, is particularly exciting.”

Site work on the new campus building is due to get underway in 2018, with a completion date of 2020. Matt and his team will work towards finalising a design for the building to submit for outline planning permission later this year.

John van de Laarschot, Chief Executive of ncn and Central Colleges said: “Bond Bryan understand our aspiration for something truly iconic, something that does not simply fit the mould of a traditional college campus, but which provides a unique space in which business and education can co-exist and the relationship between the two can be strengthened. This Hub, and the services it will house, will provide real benefits to employers and students.

Bond Bryan’s past work proves that it is possible to create modern learning environments that successfully bridge the gap between the workplace and education. Matt knows that I’d like students, staff and employers to have some input into the early design ideas, including the building, its surroundings and the internal facilities. When we put this Hub together with the College’s other Centres of Excellence located across the city, we will have one of the biggest and best-resourced further education institutions in the country.”

The City Hub will be part-funded by the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (subject to Business Plan) and Nottingham City Council and is a key aspect of the wider redevelopment of the southern gateway into the city. The intu Broadmarsh centre, car park and surrounding road space will be completely redeveloped as part of a £250m project to regenerate the area, creating a more welcoming and open environment for visitors from the southern part of the city. According to Nottingham City Council, the redevelopment of the area will bring around 2,900 more jobs, £25 million extra spending per year and attract three million more annual visitors to the city. n

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

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Flexible seating Reshaping educational environments by Kevin Geeves

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ducation facilities, especially those for higher and further education are undergoing enormous change. Akin to the rapid evolution of workplaces, learning environments are adapting to the changing needs, expectations and priorities of its occupants. Largely, but not exclusively influenced by technology, educational institutions are creating spaces that are transforming the user experience. In an increasingly competitive market, they are acutely aware that they must be able to attract the best students.

A global playing field As employers are in a ‘war for talent’, higher education and academies are globally competing for students. Students face fewer restrictions than workers when considering international opportunities as study visas are more accessible than work permits or a more permanent immigration status. While employers might be competing for talent domestically, universities are vying to lure students internationally. This is making higher education

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a valuable export and a vital component of the UK economy.

Changing expectations The expectations of, and aspirations for architecture and design is being driven by local and international students alike, both of whom now pay substantial tuition fees.

Expanded budgets are being provisioned for a greater investment in planning and fit out for every aspect of a campus. Education providers are regularly finding themselves at the cutting edge of architecture and design. From innovative wayfinding in large, complex structures to providing third spaces for people between lectures and formal study times, universities and colleges are aspiring to create open and transparent physical environments that people love to be in. And just like many forward-thinking companies, maximising productivity and wellbeing are pertinent factors.

Even academic and administration offices of universities are moving away from traditional cellular spaces to more open plan landscapes. The lines between learning and working environments are most definitely blurring.

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A smooth transition The design of university buildings has an undeniable impact on the expectations of students who are soon to join the workforce. This may explain why institutions cite employability statistics of their graduates as a measure of success. With youth unemployment crises across many advanced economies, being ‘work-ready’ can become an attractive benefit to students who are considering their options.

If the physical environment is familiar, the transition will be smooth and the new generation are less likely to experience a culture shock.

And of course, technology matters a lot The impact of technology can’t be ignored. Younger generations have different expectations of teachers, facilities and content. Showcased through evolved teaching methods and curriculums, advanced student awareness of ergonomics and comfort and by how students study, learn, and are assessed.

The nature of their studies, like today’s world of work, demand collaboration and flexibility

rather than solitary, rote education.

Active learning - learning through experience rather than instruction - is transforming the physical space and the shape of furniture and fixtures within it. Nesting or stacking chairs, chairs on castors, or those featuring tablet arms are sought after in order to facilitate easy collaboration, and to create multipurpose spaces. Being able to immediately adapt to the lesson is becoming a priority.

Mobility, flexibility and connectivity are intertwined. Technology has allowed everything to be available at the touch of a touchscreen, students expect to be able do their work virtually anywhere. Futureproofed, low maintenance furniture and interior design that supports this kind of activity can improve the student experience. By selecting furniture that provides somewhere to prop up books, tablets computers, laptops, papers and notebooks can turn a dull lounge into a vibrant hub of activity.

Colourful, stimulating interiors created with KI’s Postura+ Chairs for students at Cheetham CofE Community Academy, Manchester Cheetham CofE Community Academy, is a larger than average sized primary school, with 540 students aged 3-11, based in Greater Manchester. Working closely with the school, office refurbishment consultancy firm Whitespace was briefed to transform the blank space of a new building into an inspiring, modern interior, all with the help of KI’s Postura+.

Designing and furnishing each classroom with the same footprint whilst remaining flexible was key to the success of this project. As with the majority of education establishments, the school was looking for a durable, cost effective, stackable seating solution, therefore KI’s Postura+ chair with its vast colour range and 20 year warranty was a natural choice.

Kevin Geeves Sales Director – Education for KI Europe

Whitespace furnished the school with approximately 250 Postura+ chairs in complimentary colours of Lime Zest, Jet Black, Iron Grey, Slate Grey and Grape Crush, creating a visually stimulating and exciting learning environment. Postura+ high chairs in matching Iron Grey and Slate Grey were also selected and specified with 610mm sled bases to sit alongside higher tables in the classrooms What our partners say Whitespace’s extensive knowledge of the education sector meant that they could provide high quality interior design and furniture to meet the school’s needs and budget. The result: furniture and a layout which enhances this new building.

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exceptional school to provide an inspiring and flexible environment within which the children can grow and develop.

Nicola Young at Whitespace comments: “We proposed the Postura+ chairs to the school as, having used the product many times before, we knew it to be robust, reliable and practical as well as offering an excellent colour selection to enhance the interior design scheme. Offering a comprehensive range of sizes also gave us flexibility to use the chairs throughout the age range of the students.”

About Postura+ chairs KI’s iconic Postura+ chair was the first one piece polypropylene chair introduced to the UK education market in 1996. The chair is ergonomically designed to promote good posture and provide exceptional comfort.

Injection moulded in the UK from 100% recyclable high impact-

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resistant polypropylene, Postura+ is available in 16 standard colours, with custom colours available.

Strong, durable and light, they can be vertically stacked to 12 high.

The lower back lumbar design ensures perfect ergonomics whilst the graduating seat curve supports ‘perch’ and ‘full’ sitting positions and the unique waterfall edge of the seat provides comfort. The angled back legs prevent the chair from rocking or slipping and will not twist or distort. Postura+ is fully BS EN1729 certified with high fire retardancy and comes with a 20 year warranty. The chair is antistatic and stain resistant, helping it to stay cleaner for longer.

KI – the world’s #1 education solutions provider KI’s furniture is used by millions of students every day, all over the world. Our position as a global leader across the education, healthcare and workplace furniture

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markets gives us a unique insight into learning environments of the future. Our own expertise is further enhanced by our investments in collaborative research with leading architectural practices, designers, occupational psychologists and more. From what we have learnt around technology improving wellness in the healthcare sector, to understanding generational trends and priorities of forthcoming generations – our crossmarket coverage presents a unique asset to educational institutions investing in their facilities. Voted the number one preferred furniture supplier for educational solutions

by Contract Magazine every year since 2004 (U.S), our reputation for quality and innovation is backed by extensive warranties and outstanding performance. n For more information, visit

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GLASGOW was named European City of Culture in 1990 and now, over 25 years after the accolade catapulted it into the cultural limelight, the vibrant city continues to impress with a focus on the arts and education.

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ou don’t mess with the skyline, or riverfront view, of such a historic city lightly. Situated in the heart of the city and on the banks of the River Clyde, the bold new twin-site, City of Glasgow College super campus, imbued with Glasgow’s energy and complexity, is impressive. A host

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of design awards for Michael Laird and Reiach and Hall Architects, supported

by Arup Acoustics, is testament to this.

Riverside campus has already picked up the RICS Award: Design through Innovation; RIAS Award; RIBA National Award and the Scottish Design Awards for Best Public Building.

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The £228m twin-site super campus itself constitutes a city community, a so-called “sticky” campus, with all the desirable amenities necessary to keep students on-site and engaged. It is therefore no surprise that it is now Scotland’s number one destination for HE students. The design and elevated

position shouts aspiration and learning.

However, unlike some other cloistered, tucked away institutions, it welcomes the community, especially via its student run shops, cafés and restaurant.

City campus on Glasgow’s Cathedral Street is the final phase in the realisation of a super-college which has brought together accommodation from eleven separate buildings. At over 60,000m2, it has over 500 high-tech learning spaces as well as a multipurpose lecture theatre. Specialist facilities include: a multi-discipline construction hall; state of the art computer suites; competition standard sports facilities and a faculty of creative Industries with panoramic views of the city. A full aircraft cabin facilitates cabin crew training. In addition to these the building incorporates a suite of media facilities including Scotland’s second largest TV broadcasting studio and industry standard radio production facilities.

Walking into the building, you find yourself in a vast atrium, large enough

to swing the natural history museum’s famous diplodocus. A wide and inviting staircase, dotted with seated, chatting students, encourages you further into the light and airy environment. But, take note; this is where so many designs have fallen at the first hurdle. A plethora of recent F&HE buildings, also of impressive aesthetics, have failed to address the one essential design element that is invisible, but essential to the learning process– acoustics. An atrium of this scale, with so many concrete, reflective surfaces has the potential to create an environment of such noisy proportions that you would, as the saying goes, find it hard to hear yourself think. That kind of noise drives students off campus and spills over into learning spaces, making for high background noise levels and poor speech intelligibility.

Noise, unwanted sound energy, is controlled by absorption. There is a standard for the acoustic design of learning environments, Building Bulletin 93 (BB93), part of the Building Regulations E4 in England and Wales. This formed a vital part of the design brief. The thermal strategy

for the campus requires exposed concrete soffits; a traditional acoustic suspended ceiling was, therefore, not a solution in this instance. Instead, the architects chose a combined acoustic solution to achieve an optimal learning environment: vertical baffles, horizontal rafts and wall panels in slate grey, by Swedish manufacturer, Ecophon.

“The accurate predicted reverberation time of an extremely large atrium and a number of varying teaching spaces was crucial in achieving a successful design,” says Luke Robertson of acoustic consultants, Arup. He compared the results of multiple calculation methods to improve certainty of success. Their Absorption coefficient data from Arup’s extensive library of both laboratory and in-situ commissioning measurements, along with Ecophon data, was drawn upon; optimal positioning of the acoustic baffles, rafts and wall panels was developed with the Architect to ensure maximum absorption efficiency. The use of their auralisation suite, SoundLab, where they can simulate g the buildings acoustic signature, before

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left: Angus Wilson – Reiach and Hall Architects; Luke Roberston – Arup Acoustics; Don Oeters – Arup Acoustics and BB93 author; Sophie Rowlands – Michael Laird Architects. Far right: Shane Cryer – Ecophon (organiser) ground is even broken, was extremely useful. Both the architects and faculty were able to determine which areas needed screening and which could be left open, particularly areas off of the atrium.

Although BB93 is not mandatory in Scotland, as it is in England and Wales, it was utilised within the brief. Don Oeters of Arup Acoustics explains recent changes, some of which he wrote. “Criteria for sound insulation, internal ambient noise and reverberation control are similar to BB93 (2003). BB93 (2015) addresses some compliance issues including cross-ventilation from classrooms to circulation and specification of sound absorbing finishes to sports halls and gyms. There are now defined criteria for ‘Alternative Performance Standards’ and refurbished rooms.

Other changes include the introduction of recommended noise limits from equipment such as projectors or fume cupboards, which are described

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“Both our college sites, City Campus and Riverside Campus, have been meticulously designed and future proofed for at least the next half-century to accommodate the personalised learning styles of some 40,000 students and 1300 staff annually.”

City of Glasgow College Principal and Chief Executive, Paul Little. in more detail in the Association of Noise Consultants online publication Acoustics of Schools: a design guide.

Also, new standards, in line with the Equalities Act, now take into account students with a more broadly defined range of language and communication difficulties.”

Early testing of mock-up rooms was organised to verify the predictions. The result was a close correlation between predicted and measured results; a successful design and a happy client.

By Shane Cryer, Concept developer – Education, Saint-Gobain Ecophon

CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE CAMPUS Acoustic Consultants: Arup Acoustics, Glasgow & Winchester Architects: Michael Laird and Reiach and Hall Architects Main Contractor: Sir Robert Mc Alpine Ceiling Contractor: Roskel Contracts Ecophon Products: • Ecophon Solo™ Baffle • Ecophon Solo™ Raft • Ecophon Akusto™ Wall Panel

n If you would like to participate in a future case study visit of this campus,

please contact: shane.cryer@ecophon.co.uk Mobile: 07771 565370

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EXHIBITIONS

Facilities & IFSEC preview Be part of the largest global FM event when professionals gather this June in London

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he largest event in the FM calendar will commence in less than 2 months. From 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22 June, FM professionals will descend on ExCeL London to Source the latest innovative solutions to address project requirements and services at the cutting edge of FM innovation, all at the global meeting place for the FM professional network.

Being held in association with the British Institute of Facilities Management and partnered with

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CBRE, creating a flagship event with industry support tackling the critical issues facing those working within FM. Unearth innovation in the Future Trends Zone Part of the show floor will be the perfect place for you to get hands on experience with the latest advances across facilities management.

Finding products and solutions that focus on the future of FM and witness demonstrations of their

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implementation. With a mix of both exhibiting suppliers and non-exhibiting vendors, visitors will have benefit from real innovation.

Pre-book meetings with suppliers through the Meetings Service Visitors will again be able to pre-book meetings with the suppliers that cater to their project needs ahead of arriving at Facilities Show, providing tangible ROI before visitors have even entered the ExCeL, London.

Expand your FM network at the Networking Hub and enjoy some friendly competition New to 2017, the Facilities Networking Hub and Games Arcade will be two areas of the show floor not to be missed. Providing FMs with the opportunity to grow the professional community among like-minded peers over a drink while discussing current projects or during a game of pool.

Networking sessions will be hosted by industry groups like FM North and The Hills Club on top FM and property trends for 2017 and beyond.

Progress your career and be open to the job market Whether visiting key associations like BIFM, CIBSE and RICS or stopping by the Total FM Zone, visitors can meet with the HR departments of international TFMs and gain insight to courses, accreditation and more.

Attracting the best talent in the market and develop facilities managers at every level, visitors will benefit greatly from the BIFM Careers Zone and the Total FM Zone.

Develop specialisms in security, safety, fire field service and corporate wear Facilities Show badge holders will be able to further develop their specialisms and source products in security, fire, safety, field service and corporate wear with market leading shows taking place in adjoining halls.

Enhance your FM knowledge in the Facilities Show Seminar Theatre The Facilities Show Seminar Theatre and the Keynote Theatre will examine all the key issues in facilities management.

Addressing the most pertinent topics, the tailored programme delivers insights from industry experts as well as real case studies and developments from Senior FMs. Commenting on the line up, Charlotte Wright, Senior Content Manager for Protection & Management, said: “A

wealth of years of research with the FM community has resulted in the most focused programme that Facilities Show has had yet”.

Inspirational Keynotes Headlining the programme of more than 50+ speakers, this year’s inspirational speakers will be focusing on the theme of strength, resilience and defying the odds. With each speaker delivery a session on the obstacles they faced, solutions they found and how the results allowed them to march on.

Double Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes will speak on Tuesday 20th June from 11.30 – 12.30, Rock star Professor Brian Cox OBE will speak on Wednesday 21st June from 11.30 – 12.30 and Falklands War veteran Simon Weston CBE will speak on Thursday 22nd June at 11.30 – 12.30.

Brand NEW or Revamped features for IFSEC 2017 If you thought IFSEC was just wall to wall CCTV – think again.

IFSEC is launching several new features and revamping some existing favourites for its 2017 edition.

The security industry is evolving fast in terms of technology (eg the rise of IP, cyber security and the internet of things), the threat landscape (eg

growing terror and cyber threats) and how the supply chain does business.

Based on your feedback and the needs of our changing audience, we’ve introduced new services, technologies, seminar theatres and show areas to enhance your experience and cater to the entire supply chain, in the UK and internationally.

Here are five of the brand new, or revamped, features for 2017.

Borders & Infrastructure Expo Long the go-to event for security installers, integrators and distributors, IFSEC International has been adapting to its increasingly diverse visitor demographic for several years now.

That is why 2017 marks the launch of Borders & Infrastructure Expo. Catering to senior security professionals from government, utilities, transport, logistics, sports stadia and events, and border control and law enforcement, Borders & Infrastructure will provide solutions and education around counter-terror, border security and the protection of critical national infrastructure.

This brand new show within IFSEC 2017 will host leading suppliers of innovative solutions in cyber, perimeter, UAVs, surveillance and other cuttingedge technologies. The expo will also g feature an exclusive meeting service to

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pair high value buyers with exhibitors, as well as a dedicated seminar theatre tackling security trends, pitfalls and best practice for high-security sectors of critical national importance.

Borders & Infrastructure will welcome a range of brand new exhibiting companies including L3 Security & Detection Systems who will be showcasing the SafeView and trace detection solutions, CLD Fencing who’ll be presenting a range of perimeter fencing solutions. In addition we welcome back Parking Facilities who’ll be displaying their selection of automatic barriers, automatic bollards, automatic sliding gates, cantilever gates, turnstiles and speed gates.

Professor Brian Cox OBE! OK, so not exactly a ‘feature’ or representative of a ‘revamp’, but we believe that securing Professor Brian Cox OBE as one of 2017’s keynotes is a major coup.

The eminent physicist, presenter of the BBC’s The Wonders Of… series and prolific scientific writer topped a recent poll of preferred keynote speakers among the P&M audience by a wide margin.

Challenging any perception of physicists as socially awkward, badly dressed nerds, he was, somewhat

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incongruously, also a keyboard player for bands D:Ream and Dare in the 1990s and has become something of a pin-up.

We’re also pretty chuffed that Dame Kelly Holmes and Simon Weston CBE have agreed to speak. Click here to find out more.

Smart Zone to launch at IFSEC International this summer IFSEC International, Europe’s largest security event, is again taking place this year at ExCeL London, 20 – 22 June 2017. IFSEC brings together the very best of the security industry, not only from the UK but globally with well over 27,000 visitors, 650 exhibitors and 80 speakers.

Following on from last year’s hugely successful ‘Home Automation House’, a fully functioning smart home in the middle of the exhibition floor, you can expect an even more heightened focus on all things ‘smart’ in 2017. New for 2017, the show will feature across all three dates of the show. This new area has been created to cover not only home automation devices but also the wider IoT, including smart commercial buildings, smart offices, and connected security systems.

The IFSEC International Smart Zone will give you the opportunity to get

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hands on with all of the latest smart products to hit the shelves, from smart underwear to fully connected security systems.

Test and trial the latest devices first hand, quiz manufacturers the ins and outs of their solutions, and get a behind the scenes preview of what they actually take to install and maintain.

There’s no doubt that increasingly connected devices bring a new security risk to our homes, places of work, and our data. That’s why the Smart Zone’s designated seminar theatre, will give you the opportunity to learn from security experts as they discuss IoT best practice and assess worst case scenario case studies, as well as look ahead to future technology and emerging trends.

Do not miss your chance to access the latest products, learn from industry thought leaders, and network with over 27,000 colleagues, at this year’s Smart Zone, located in the heart of IFSEC International 2017. It is the place to be for all things IoT and smart buildings whether from a commercial or domestic perspective. Sign up now for IFSEC International 2017 and continue your Smart Technology journey.

Facilities & IFSEC International takes place 20-22 June 2017, London ExCeL.

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In a rut

The high tech escape from costly pothole pitfalls

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aking a fix rather than maintain approach to caring for roads and car parks is an unacceptable liability that increases risks of personal injury and huge unplanned costs. However, RENOO explains how innovative Infrared Pothole and Tarmac Repair technology is making affordable preventative action possible.

Taking a proactive approach to the maintenance of assets lies at the heart of effective facilities management. Indeed, a strategic approach to inspections and to planning and carrying out maintenance or Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) over the lifecycle of a building pretty much defines best practice and is key to extending the lifespan and preserving the value of a property.

And yet, for some reason this discipline is rarely extended to roads and carparks onsite. Stepping beyond the doors of even the best-kept property after a spell of cold weather will present apparent

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evidence of this neglect in the form of potholes.

Neglect might seem like a loaded term in this context, as potholes may appear to be as much a seasonal inevitability as autumn leaves or icy pavements. Potholes form as water that penetrates the road surface freezes, expands and then thaws to leave a cavity that then collapses. Water can enter via even tiny cracks in the surface. And even when repaired, the issue can seem frustratingly persistent as the same areas repeatedly develop further potholes. Indeed, this unwinnable game of whack a mole is one of the factors that can lead to car parks repairs being viewed as a lower priority.

However potholes are the visible scars of long-term damage and once roads get to this state you are starting to lose the battle in terms of preserving the life expectancy of your surface. Patching potholes is possible, but the weaknesses remain, as the edges of the repair then become the points of weakness

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that can allow water penetration - hence the tendency for further potholes to emerge in the same area in future. Ultimately, when a surface is damaged to this degree the only real way to address the problem is to resurface the area completely. Bills for such repairs in larger carparks can run to six figures.

A personal injury minefield Potholes pose a real risk to both vehicles and pedestrians. In the latter case, the risks of legal action should be of most concern as organisations have a Duty of Care to keep staff, visitors and passers by safe while on their premises. Recent years have seen an increase in litigation, with trips and falls the source of some of the largest compensation claims.

Educational establishments are particularly exposed in this respect and have to be able to demonstrate that every care has been taken to mitigate risks.

Yet despite this clear obligation, the punitive costs of repairs means that it is still common to see car

private roads being left in a downward spiral of potholes, patching, and more potholes - a crumbling state that reflects badly on owners and tenants alike and ultimately impacts significantly on the overall value of the property.

So why do property owners and facilities managers take such financial and reputational risks by letting pothole damage go too far?

In many respects, the key factor is the degree of disruption that even a small repair can cause, particularly in a high traffic area. For example, to carry out repairs to a single pothole in a car park will still require a large amount of working space to cut out and repair the damaged area.

Repairs also require several hours before the surface is ready for use.

A further factor is the relatively high cost of carrying out smaller incremental repairs, particularly as tarmac is generally sold in tonne batches. For this very reason, small pothole repairs are often fitted in by contractors after a larger job to use up remaining materials, but this use of less fresh tarmac results in lower quality repairs that are more likely to fail. It therefore seems to make some economic sense to hold off works until thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a greater volume to do - but only if you ignore the potential liabilities from personal injury claims.

Infrared technology makes Planned Preventative Maintenance affordable Given how potholes form from even the smallest cracks, it would make more sense to treat these proactively rather than attempting to manage the problem after the fact. Yet, the practical and economic factors described above have proven a major barrier to adopting a best practice preventative approach to repairs.

However, the game has now changed thanks to the development of Infrared pothole and tarmac repair technology.

Infrared repairs are a proven innovation that is popular in the US and in other European countries but g is still relatively unfamiliar in the

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UK. The solution uses an infrared heater, which emits IR waves that heats the existing tarmac so it can be seamlessly bonded with new material. The technique doesn’t require the old material to be cut out or removed at all so is considerably less disruptive in terms of dust, noise and space and far cheaper with regards to materials and waste disposal. During the process, rejuvenating oils are applied which also returns the re-used materials in the repair and the surrounding areas to a freshly made condition, which helps extend the life of the treated area. As well as producing virtually zero waste, reusing and making good the old material means that this approach is an environmentally friendly. It’s also fast: When compacted and sealed, the surface can look as good as new and be ready for use again in around half an hour.

The price, speed and convenience

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of Infrared repairs decisively shifts the economics of maintaining a car park and road surface and makes smaller repairs not only more affordable but also preferable from practical and aesthetic reasons. But beyond this, the seamless nature of repairs means that there’s no weak joints that will increase the possibility of further potholes.

Time for a gear change in how you care for your roads The low awareness of the alternative and more cost effective approach enabled by Infrared means that today’s property owners and facilities managers are very much locked into a “fix rather than maintain” mindset.

Quantifying your costs and liabilities is key to making a business case for allocating a small ongoing budget for repairs. Alongside this, it is important to recalibrate policies and processes for inspections and when to take preventative action.

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Finally, it’s time to stop seeing potholes as a seasonal inevitability but rather an unacceptable risk to people, budgets, and brand reputation. Roads and carparks can be one of the most expensive assets to replace, but thanks to the improved economics of newly available technology and a viable PPM approach, there’s really no need for your business to fall down on potholes. n To learn more contact our

team of experts at RENOO at www.renoo.co.uk RENOO is a national pothole and tarmac repair specialist. Infrared technology and latest materials and processes provide long-lasting seamless repairs with minimum disruption and no waste. RENOO is part of the GRITIT Group of companies who also provide award winning Winter Gritting and Commercial Landscape Services.

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Security, a must!

School leaders and authorities need to make building security the No. 1 priority, says Simon Osborne, commercial leader of safety and security company Allegion

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t’s easy to think that school shootings, massacres and violence are associated purely with our neighbours across the pond. In the U.S., gun culture and high-profile cases – like a recent one at Ohio State University and the deadly 2007 Virginia Tech shooting that claimed 32 lives – are given global attention because of their prevalence. In fact, according to an article by Justin Carissimo published in the October 2015 issue of The Independent, school shootings in the U.S. were taking place once per week on average.

While this kind of school violence hasn’t been common in the UK, and guns are much harder to access compared to the U.S., we still must be vigilant with our school security as the reality of these situations is that they

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can happen anywhere at any time. No country or community is exempt.

Indeed, the course of our own history can vouch for this. The deadliest shooting in a UK school was the Dunblane School Massacre of 1996, where 16 children and one teacher tragically lost their lives after a gunman walked onto school premises and opened fire. In the same year, a man plagued by paranoid schizophrenia gained access to St. Luke’s Church of England infants’ school in Wolverhampton, where he managed to injure three children and four adults in an attack.

The saying is that history has a habit of repeating itself, and it’s done so recently.

School teacher Ann Maguire was murdered by a knife-wielding student in 2014 as she was teaching a Spanish

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class. In November 2016, a 15-year-old student was stabbed by a group of people who had entered his school in Birmingham. What if, in both of these tragic cases, the attackers had intended to do more?

It’s cases like all of these that highlight just how easy it is for would-be attackers to gain access into our current school buildings with minimal effort. It is also why we, as both the industry and the authorities, should make it our collective duty to prevent attackers gaining access, or lessen the damage they can do should they make it onto school premises.

Timed Access Access control solutions are now widely available in the door hardware market with a wide range of functionality. One g of the most useful functions for schools,

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though, is the ability to permit entry during a designated period of time, and then lockdown those entrances automatically after that period of time has passed.

In effect, this means that when teachers and pupils are going in and out of schools during mornings, breaks and lunch times, entry points are opened automatically and locked to outsiders after.

Remote Lockdown Systems One of the most difficult parts of being a school caretaker or facilities manager is locking down entry points, simply because of the sheer amount that there could be to a school.

To minimise the chances of unwanted intrusion, schools would benefit from having a central electronic remote locking system. Access control solutions can now be linked to all doors within a building and locked at the touch of a button. Control can also be given to other users within the building, so that responsibility can be divided between teachers, maintenance staff and office staff, if need be.

Latchbolt Monitors External security doors need to engage

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properly to be effective at stopping would-be intruders getting through.

However, pupils often leave doors ajar or not latched fully, either because they haven’t been taught to close the doors or, perhaps for younger children, they don’t have the strength to close them.

A simple fix for this situation is to use latchbolt monitors. These work by sending a signal to a central monitoring station, giving confirmation of when the door is shut and secure.

Electronic Panic Exits Panic exits have long been purely mechanical to allow users safe and secure exit from a building in a state of emergency and, combined with an outside access device, to provide a simple means of accessing the door externally. However, there are now electromechanical exit devices on the market that can integrate with electronic access control systems to allow monitored safe and secure access.

One of the latest innovations is the Briton 571 EL panic bar, which utilises an electronic motor to operate the door lock. This means the device is able to work with digital access control systems from the outside, but also operate as a

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mechanical panic bar from within the building.

Effectively, this makes the panic exit points safer and more secure as you can add access control measures to those points, whether it is for pupils, teachers or both.

Delay No More Understandably, security often falls to the bottom of the pecking order when budget and priorities are discussed on the UK school estate. Unlike our neighbors in the U.S., high-profile school violence cases on our shores are few and far between.

Ultimately, this results in less awareness and importance placed on this issue.

However, we should not wait for a next occurrence to take action; it may be too little too late. A 2016 article by The Telegraph’s education editor, Javier Espinoza, noted there’s been a 90-percent increase in knives being brought to school by children.

Unquestionably, the chances of seeing a victim, or even multiple victims, are now higher than ever before. The problem may not be a question of “if,” but “when.” n For further information visit: www.allegion.com

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Thorlux Lighting The Thorlux range of luminaires is designed, manufactured and distributed by Thorlux Lighting, a division of the F.W. Thorpe plc Group. The company now operates from the group’s modern 14,410 sq m self-contained factory in Redditch, Worcestershire, central England.

Thorlux is well known throughout the world and provides a comprehensive range of professional lighting and control systems for architectural, commercial, floodlighting, industrial, hazardous area and tunnel applications. www.thorlux.com

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TimeKeeping Systems, which was founded in 1986, is a leading manufacturer of data collection products. Guard1 Plus and The Pipe have been accepted as the preferred and recommended guard tour products of many large companies. As a result, we have had the opportunity to work with many of the largest companies in the security industry. Our customers set a high standard and much of our success has come from working to meet their expectations. www.guard1.com

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Walker Modular With over 35 years of expertise in designing, manufacturing and servicing modular and traditional build projects, Walker Modular is at the forefront of this rapidly expanding sector. Walker Modular is the largest pod manufacturer in the UK for student accommodation projects.

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