CEM - March 2012

Winter 2012

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camPus Campus Estate Management

For Today’s University and College Estate Managers

A class act

inside

Progeny solution combines ease of access and security P6 exhibition focus Previewing the Building Future Education expo

P8 Product news

A comprehensive round-up of the latest product and industry news

P24 energy efficiency An innovative way of cutting your energy costs

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Editor’s letter

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elcome to the first issue of Campus Estate Management of 2012, published to coincide with the Building Future Education exhibition, which is taking place in London in early May. Indeed, we’ve got a preview of the show on page 6 – one of a number of what I’m sure you’ll agree are interesting and informative features.

Our cover story looks at campus security, and the notable work of Progeny in securing a leading UK tertiary college (page 3). Also in this issue we focus on fire and water – our case study on Siemens focuses on its fire prevention technology (page 32), while on page 28 we profile the work of Bristan, experts in tap and shower specification.

In our feature on lighting (page 20) a leading expert explains how important it is, both for the environment and energy consumption, that universities install the right lighting system. We also outline how voltage optimisation maximises energy savings and carbon reductions – turn to page 24 for more.

And don’t forget our Product & Industry News section, packed once again with innovative ideas and products to help you do your job better and more efficiently.

It starts on page 8. Happy reading.

Adam Riches, Editor

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Reaching new heights ... in sound reproduction

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Access control

A class act

Progeny’s innovation allows access and security to be combined into a seamless solution

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he challenges involved in securing a school are diverse and varied and unlike those in almost any other building. The premises have to be secure while at the same time allow for free and easy access by pupils, staff and visitors alike.

In an environment where personal safety and ensuring that only those with appropriate authority to access the premises is crucially important the need to balance security with free movement may seem almost impossible.

Managing the smooth running of a school in today’s competitive and safety conscious world is not an easy task. Modern schools are diverse cosmopolitan places and the sheer volume of ‘door activity’ means access control is a huge issue and if it is not managed correctly it could potentially result in serious problems. To compound the issue

parents are now taking a much more critical look at all aspects of a potential school, as well as the obvious educational standards and security and safety are increasingly getting higher on the agenda.

So how is the correct balance between freedom of movement and security achieved? In most schools there is a large number of buildings, classrooms and other places where pupils and teachers need to access.

Securing external doors by the use of keys only solves part of the problem and in most cases the sheer numbers of keys required to secure even the most modest of schools prevents this from being a workable solution. This combined with issuing bunches of keys to several member of staff only exacerbates the problem.

But there is a solution. Take Moorland School, for example.

Founded 1931, Moorland School is a thriving co-educational day and boarding school located in

the historic town of Clitheroe, Lancashire. As the school caters for a wide age group, from two to 16 years, and also has boarders, there is a real need to ensure efficient security for pupils, staff and equipment and this is heightened further by the numerous buildings located on a large 15-acre site.

Moorland turned to the power of technology and Progeny, manufactured in the UK by BSB Electronics, to meet the challenge.

Audit process After a survey of the site and an audit of how access should be managed Progeny’s P3 online system was chosen. P3 online was selected for several reasons; one of the key features is the system’s ability to grow according to the application needs. It is efficient and cost-effective and in conjunction with the design led Crystal readers allows access via a number of mechanisms >

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T he new proximity Crystal Reader range brings cutting edge design to access control. The highly attractive readers are both stylish and contemporary

ideally suited to a school such as Moorland. P3 online also offers many superior technical features such as three methods of connectivity: USB to a server computer; LAN/WAN making use of an existing data network; and GPRS for difficult to reach applications. The P3 access controller is designed with flexibility in mind.

It can be programmed to function both stand-alone and from a PC and allows small systems to grow, with capacity for up to 1,000000 users.

The event log capacity is 60,000 and Ethernet connectivity is also possible.

The controller also features a USB host interface, which is capable of reading and writing to a standard USB memory stick. The system uses Doors Enterprise software and two versions are available: Doors Enterprise Software standard or Doors Enterprise software professional. The latest release is version 7, which is utilised by the school and includes many additional features including Photo ID card printing, time sheet, simplified

efficiency of movement equating to more time spent in the classroom.

The system manages and monitors access in the nursery, kindergarten, junior and senior school, sports hall, accommodation areas for the boarders and all of the other buildings and rooms throughout the school including the school’s state of the art sports hall and complex.

Intelligent programming user interface, Progeny Express links, custom database fields and new help wizards. Currently over 60 doors are being managed by the system and access is achieved via a combination of sticky dots, key fobs, cards and ID badges. As well as the teaching staff and school management being able to freely move throughout the school using these methods all students have been equipped with an entry card, thus improving access throughout the school and helping to increase

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Intelligent programming has been built into the management of the access throughout the school such as time zone locks and automatic door locking at certain times of the day. Commenting on the success of the P3 online system installation at Moorland School, Ian Bend, BSB’s Technical Director, said: “Moorland School was looking for an efficient and cost-effective solution to manage access throughout the school, particularly when school security is high on the agenda for both teachers and parents alike. P3 online was

The new access control system has been hugely successful for the school and helps safeguard the school’s most important assets, the pupils and teachers, as well as protecting property and building from unauthorised access

the perfect solution because as well as being highly efficient and costeffective it can grow with the school’s requirements, so over time the system can cater for extra doors as they become necessary.”

The new access control system has been hugely successful for the school and helps safeguard the school’s most important assets, the pupils and teachers, as well as protecting property and building from unauthorised access.

Jonathan Harrison, Headteacher at Moorland School, is delighted with the installation. Commenting on the P3 online system he said:

“Students and house parents have said they feel safe, and that their belongings and personal space is far more protected than before. The P3 system allows the senior leadership team to track students and staff across the school site, and we are planning to embed the system into our school attendance policy, as the software used by the system allows detailed reports to be produced, such as time in and time out.” Harrison said: “Safeguarding children is our greatest responsibility and therefore our greatest risk. I have embedded the Progeny access control system as our first line of defence in the

safeguarding and protection of the children and adults within our community.”

Conclusion It would seem that Progeny’s P3 online system ticks all the boxes when it comes to safeguarding personnel and property in the modern education system. The innovative use of technology, online connectivity and highly attractive Crystal Readers can transform the functioning of the school and, as far as is humanly possible, ensure safety, security and free movement for students and authorised personnel. CEM

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exhibition preview

Building Future Education

9-10 May 2012, Business Design Centre, Islington, London

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FE UK 2012 is a twoday exhibition and conference catering for those involved in education building projects – design & build team leaders, public sector clients and the supply chain. The exhibition is free to attend with free exhibition seminar content, plus a paid-for conference.

Keynote speakers for Day One are Lord Hill of Oareford and Peter Lauener, the Chief Executive Designate of the Education Funding Agency (EFA). The schools minister will be outlining the aims, objectives and philosophy behind the radical reforms being pursued by the Coalition Government and explaining how the new policies will shape the future of building schools projects.

In keeping with this theme, Peter Lauener will be discussing the launch of the EFA – an Executive Agency of the Department for Education with responsibility for funding the education system for 3-19 year olds and managing the school and sixth form college estate – and outline the key characteristics of new school capital and programmes in the pipeline.

Mike Coleman, Director of Programme Delivery at Partnerships’ for Schools, said: “Building Future Education 2012 will be a great opportunity to hear from key people in the industry, and learn about major policies and future capital projects alongside their delivery. This year’s event includes the chance to hear about the launch of the Education Funding Agency, which will be responsible for the allocation and distribution of around £50 billion of revenue and

capital funding each year, as well as the delivery of capital investment in schools.”

Day Two of the Conference is headlined by Sebastian James, Advisor at the Department of Education and Chairman of the Review of Captial Expenditure for Schools, and author of the James Review. He will be outlining its key findings, the consultation process that followed and the resulting effects on government policy.

By way of contrast, Sir Jonathon Porritt will be discussing sustainability and whether a lowcarbon ethos can be maintained and improved during the age of value engineering.

A new event for 2012, BFE UK 2012 was borne out of combining the best of BSEC (Building Schools exhibition and conference) and Remodelling Education Spaces.

As the only two-day event dedicated for the education built

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environment sector in the UK, BFE covers the shift of focus from new building to refurbishment in the education sector over the past 12 months following the changes in Government policy and funding.

Sarah Richardson, Deputy Editor, Building, said: “The future direction of education building projects has changed dramatically over the past year, and is continuing to evolve as education providers, local authorities and central government try to find cost efficient ways of meeting the UK’s urgent need for additional school places.

The Building Future Education conference is a key opportunity for those involved in the sector to receive a detailed insight into the progress of the government’s latest initiatives, and to share emerging best practice on crucial issues such as standardisation.” n See www.bfeuk.com for more details

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product and industry news

British Council School project

First phase completed

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he first phase of a major extension, remodelling and refurbishment project at the prestigious British Council School in Madrid, Spain, masterplanned and designed by international architecture, urbanism and design practice Broadway Malyan, has completed and opened to staff and students.

It has created a new 1,250sq m secondary school wing, comprising 12 teaching rooms, resource areas and an undercroft sports area, as part of the wider scheme at the 12,000sq m school in Somosaguas, to the east of Madrid city centre, which caters for around 2,000 children between three and 18 years of age.

In future project phases the practice’s masterplan and designs will result in the creation, remodelling of refurbishment of teaching areas, science labs, libraries, entrances, staff areas and dining halls across the School, and involve associated environmental projects to improve internal environments and sustainability performance.

The practice’s statement architecture reflects the brand and aspirations of its client, The British Council, and was led by UK-based director Aidan Ridyard and Madrid-based Simon James.

Aidan Ridyard said: “This milestone is testament to close client partnering and the collaboration of 8 I Winter 2012 I Campus Estate Management

our diverse education experts in the UK and Spain.

Through their international design skills, expertise and experience, track-record in evolving pioneering approaches, energy for the project and local knowledge, we have delivered contemporary and location-specific designs.

“We have dissolved the edge of the classrooms, connecting them to adjacent spaces for self-directed learning, utilising a buffer zone of ancillary space outside the classrooms, where students can use information and communications technology equipment while on view to teachers in classrooms. All teaching spaces front a ‘light well’ and sand-blasted glass flooring allows light to percolate through the heart of the building.”

The practice was commissioned following a competition in 2008, with a complex and rigorous brief to design flexibility into teaching areas with interconnecting multifunctional spaces for art and drama classes, opening up into larger volumes to accommodate performances and exhibitions.

In response to dramatic changes in local climatic conditions, the design team also used thermal mass, extensive shading devices and solar harvesting to ensure teaching environments are economically optimised all year round. n For more information email c.white@broadwaymalyan.com

New campus get largest Impro access control installation Bolton College – one of the North West’s largest providers of vocational training and further education – has installed an extensive Impro IXP220 access control system, a BPT video door entry system and BPT rising bollards to its new Deane Road campus. This is the largest Impro installation in the UK to date.

The college’s new 20,201sq m site features hi-tech facilities including; a large sports hall, hair and beauty salon, performing arts studio, together with a new training restaurant and catering facilities, as well as a purposebuilt construction centre.

This £90 million development – one of the largest planned investments in further education in the North West – is protected by a sophisticated Impro IXP220 access control system, which operates across 95% of all doors, including entrances and exits; around 400 doors in total.

The IXP220 is a feature rich online access control system for up to 10,000 users. It is suitable for use with a wide range of readers, including Multi Discipline Readers as installed at Bolton College. These were chosen because

of their ability to be used with Mifare cards for cashless vending, which the college’s IT team had committed to use. As a result, fewer cards are required, saving the college money and allowing for quick and simple addition or deletion of cards on the system.

Bolton College was also impressed by the IXP220’s audit trail and by the level of service supplied by BPT Security Systems, the exclusive UK distributor for Impro access control systems. Facilities Maintenance Manager Phil Lee said BPT provided “very good technical support”.

In addition to the Impro IXP220 access control system, a BPT video door entry system and four BPT rising bollards have been installed in the rear car park for added security. n For more information see www.bpt.co.uk

A new space for sport puts region on map

The North East is to be put on the Olympic map in 2012 following the unveiling of an innovative new sports development at Durham University. Architectural firm _space group has completed a three-phase, £5 million project which has seen the creation of a new highperformance training centre for rowing, alongside the extension and refurbishment of the existing Graham Sports Centre and the construction of a new purpose built boat house at Maiden Castle, in Durham.

This magnificent project has been primarily funded

by Durham University with a significant Lottery contribution from Sport England of £500,000.

Durham University will host Sri Lanka’s athletes ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games at both Maiden Castle and Queen’s Campus in Stockton-on-Tees.

The high-tech rowing tank simulates the movement and feel of a boat through water that is powered through hydraulically efficient channels by submersible electric pumps. The speed of flow can be adjusted electronically to give any speeds up to three metres per second.

Alongside the state of the art indoor rowing tanks; ergo, physiotherapy rooms and offices are directly linked to the new Graham Sports Centre, which boasts dedicated fencing pistes, indoor cricket nets, a performance analysis suite and other general sporting facilities including dance and fitness rooms.

Invited to resurrect a standing commission that had been dormant for 10 years, _space group began work on the project in January 2009, completing the final phase of its development towards the end of 2011. landscape and is ‘floodable’ up to 1.6m high, as the building lies in a National Flood Zone. _space group associate director Andrew Grounsell said: “It’s been great to be involved in a project which could potentially give the region’s sporting status a huge boost – it’s been a pleasure to work with the University and see the sports development evolve into a state of the art sport complex for students and the community alike.” n Go to www.spacegroup.co.uk for more Campus Estate Management I Winter 2012 I 9

product and industry news

College ‘reflects’ on benefits of Sarnafil system A state-of-the-art Sarnafil White SR (Solar Reflective) membrane is maximising the performance of a new solar roofing system installed on Banff and Buchan College in Fraserburgh, Scotland.

The college is undergoing a two-year £20 million transformation due for completion in early 2012, which sees the existing campus building, first built in 1973, significantly refurbished and extended. With the college keen to reduce its carbon footprint and running costs, a solar roofing system was a natural part of the brief for Scottish architectural practice CDA’s Glasgow branch.

Sarnafil registered contractor Briggs Amasco installed approximately 2,500sq m of Sarnafil single ply membranes to the various roofs that make up the college’s new entrance wing, while the solar aspect was installed by Renewable Resources. Part refurbishment and part new build, the roofs feature areas of Sarnafil S327-18EL membrane in light grey, as well as the white SR membrane and solar system.

Boasting the highest CIGS solar reflectance factor on the market of 95 percent, Sarnafil’s White SR membrane boosts the effectiveness of the cylindrical solar system chosen, which is capable of harvesting 360 degrees of sunlight. Greatly increasing the amount of power generated per square metre of useable roof space compared to conventional rigid flat PV panels, this represents maximum return on investment.

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Commenting on the new solar roof completed with Sarnafil single ply, CDA’s Lucy Addison says: “The system was chosen mainly because of its low weight, as this was added as an enhancement after the steel frame had been erected. The additional weight of a ballasted panel system would incur alterations to steelwork inside the building. We also wanted to minimise penetrations into the Sarnafil membrane.

Various options were looked into and a report undertaken giving costs and likely performance, etc, and at the end of this the system was chosen by the college.”

Thanks in part to the use of Sarnafil’s White SR membrane, the solar system is expected by Renewable Resources to produce around 16,000kWh of energy per annum. This means that, assuming the college uses 100 percent of the electricity on site, the system will pay for itself in around nine years, providing 16 years of additional income from the Retail Price Index (RPI)-linked Feed-in Tariff applicable at the time of installation.

What’s more, the Sarnafil single ply used across the roofs not only benefits from an independently assessed BBA-certified life expectancy, which states a life in ‘excess of’ 40 years in its opinion, but also protection from wind uplift – a key concern in light of the college’s remote, exposed location. n For more information visit www.challengeustoday. co.uk/solar.

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product and industry news

No danger of slipping with John Brash John Brash, who first pioneered the use of anti-slip timber decking, has launched a smooth decking product, JBCitiDeck.

The new range offers all the anti-slip benefits of John Brash’s castellated timber decking, but with a characteristic smooth profile that makes it more suited to an inclusive urban environment.

The smooth, easy to clean profile of JBCitiDeck combines detectable contrasts in surface texture, whilst providing a smooth surface for wheelchair users.

JBCitiDeck also provides a stable surface to walk on with urban footwear, including high heels.

Building maintenance teams will find that the smooth profile prevents the accumulation of dirt, litter and food waste, making it ideal for boardwalks, bridges, hotels, restaurants, pubs, retail outlets and offices.

The ability to choose a smooth deck board, along with different aggregate types for the anti-slip inserts, was illustrated on a recent sports development supplied by John Brash where the designers were looking to create a series of pedestrian bridges.

Tests highlighted that castellated decking, especially when combined with anti-slip inserts, would create a slight ‘rumble’ effect for wheeled vehicles such as bicycles, wheelchairs and prams. The client was looking to reduce this effect and so John Brash proposed a smooth deck board with two anti-slip inserts with slightly less abrasive grit – its JBCitiDeck range. Tests showed that this would provide easier access for wheeled vehicles, whilst still exceeding the HSL’s anti-slip testing guidelines for pedestrians.

The anti-slip properties of JBCitiDeck have been independently tested by the HSE’s (Health and Safety Laboratory) using a Stanley Pendulum Test (as described in BS7976 parts 1-3, 2002) operated to issue 3, 2005 of the UK Slip Resistance Group guidelines.

The range has already been installed at many high profile developments including an eco-friendly ‘village’ development at Oxford Brookes University and a new development at Nottingham Science Park.

The standard JBCitiDeck features two anti-slip inserts with a white coloured aggregate. John Brash also offers a bespoke manufacturing service which allows customers to specify number of inserts, alternative aggregate types to give different levels of slip resistance and a choice of Red, Green, Blue and Yellow coloured aggregates.

“We launched JBCitiDeck following the success of our castellated anti-slip decking range,” said Christian Brash of John Brash. “There has been huge amount of interest in the new range and we have already supplied it to many high profile developments. JBCitiDeck is more suited to everyday use in urban environments, but has the same anti slip properties as our castellated board.”

John Brash has been supplying high quality timber products for over 100 years. It is BS EN ISO 9001:2008 accredited and only sources timber from sustainable and well managed forests that have either FSC (Forestry Stewardship Certification) or PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) schemes.

The company supplies a wide range of sustainable timber building solutions including shingles and shakes, anti-slip decking, roofing battens and carcassing. n Visit www.johnbrash.co.uk for more

ELGA Process Water launches online loyalty programme ELGA Process Water, a Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies company, is proud to announce the launch of its online loyalty programme for UK customers. The AQUAclub ‘buy and save’ programme offers registered customers the opportunity to earn reward points for online purchases that can then be redeemed for credit in the online shop at www.shop.elgaprocesswater. co.uk.

Registering for your free account is quick and easy. As part of the launch, all new customers who register for

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an account in April will receive 100 points. Points can be used against all purchases including special offers.

ELGA Process Water, which launched its online shop two years ago, has introduced the loyalty programme to reward customers and encourage online sales. Haroon Rashid, Digital Marketing Executive, said: “The loyalty programme enables us to enhance our customer’s online experience and develop offers that are relevant to their needs.” n To find out more visit www.shop.elgaprocesswater.co.uk

Armstrong integrated heating reduces energy costs and carbon impact The installation of an Armstrong MBS integrated heating solution at the University of Wolverhampton has delivered a carbon reduction of 224 tonnes, and saved almost £11,000 in fuel bills and reduced carbon credits, over the first 18-month period.

The University of Wolverhampton is an extremely popular educational site with a student population in the region of 23,000. As part of its expansion programme, the University constructed a new building on its Walsall Campus providing additional teaching space (including new lecture theatres) and offices. The five existing boiler houses at the campus did not have sufficient capacity to supply the new multistorey building efficiently, and a new, self-contained boiler house was specified.

The intended usage of the new building meant that it would be occupied for longer hours than a typical teaching block. Lectures often take place in the evening, meaning it would be occupied from 8am until 9pm in term time. In addition, important administrative functions would be housed here, extending use of the building beyond the academic year. Energy efficiency would be particularly important if the University was to achieve its expansion plans with the minimum carbon impact.

Some years in advance of the introduction of the government’s CRC Energy Efficiency scheme, the facilities management department of the University of Wolverhampton had already adopted a strategy to specify the most energy efficient equipment that budget allowed, to reduce the institution’s carbon footprint.

So, in collaboration with its building services contractor C A Sothers, a highly efficient Armstrong MBS integrated

heating solution was installed. It incorporates high efficiency condensing boilers, variable speed drive pumps and advanced controls, which automatically match the heat delivered to the changing demands of the building and its occupants.

Armstrong constructed the integrated heating solution at its factory in nearby Halesowen. The finished package was shrink-wrapped for its short journey to the University site and the project’s contractors completed the cladding and weather-proofing of the boiler room.

After its first 18 months of operation, the energy consumption for the new building was calculated and compared with the alternative option (linking to the large but ageing centralised boiler plant). It was calculated that the equipment in the new self-contained boiler house had produced 224 fewer tonnes of carbon emissions. In addition, the energy consumption for the site has been significantly reduced. Over the first 18 month period, the University reduced its gas bill by an estimated £8,191, almost halving the potential energy cost for the building. In addition, the resulting carbon reduction equates to a saving of £2,688 in CO2 credits payable under the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. n See www.armstrongintegrated.co.uk for more

DEMCO designs on cool campus The dramatic new campus for Central Saint Martins located in the landmark Grade II listed Granary building, is located at the heart of London’s major redevelopment of King’s Cross.

Award-winning architects Stanton Williams produced a breathtaking design that maximised the views across London. Demco Interiors were involved in the design of the interior layout for the two floors of the new library and supplied shelving and furnishings.

The library space is open, and uncluttered with homage paid to the heritage features against the back drop of modern styling and furnishings.

Demco’s shelving is designed to maximise and separate space so that students have clear areas where they can work noise free, privately or in group study. Small pods replace large counters and little can beat the view from the study tables placed in front of the refurbished, original grain store shutters. n For more see http://demcointeriors.co.uk Campus Estate Management I Winter 2012 I 13

product and industry news

Altro inspiration for Roecroft’s little stars Roecroft Lower School wanted an outstanding new building to match its ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating. A package of colourful and hardworking Altro products has been used throughout the £5.8 million new build project that has doubled the size of facilities at the school in the town of Stotfold, Bedfordshire. A collaborative approach, including Altro-led ‘design huddles’, has meant the finished building truly represents the personality of the school, creating a bright and inspirational learning environment.

In many areas, Altro Suprema II safety flooring has been used. It combines vibrant colours with class-leading slip resistance and incorporates ground-breaking Altro Easyclean Maxis PURTM technology, which can reduce cleaning and maintenance costs throughout the product’s life by up to 60%. In the washrooms, Altro Suprema II safety flooring has been combined with Altro Whiterock Splashbacks in colours to complement the furniture, providing surfaces that are durable and tough as well as easy to clean, whilst creating fun and vibrant themes for the 200 three to nine year olds currently on the school roll.

In the entrance area, Altro Timbersafe wood-look safety flooring gives a warm, homely feel. It has been inlaid with ‘little stars’ of colourful Altro Suprema II safety flooring in a design touch that reflects the term headteacher Julie Pearson often uses to describe pupils at the school.

In the dining hall, Altro Whiterock Digiclad has been used to reinforce the school’s healthy eating message, with a colourful heart design adding a focal point. Altro Whiterock Digiclad is a unique service that allows you to

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print your choice of image directly onto Altro Whiterock, a semi-rigid PVC wall cladding range which has superb hygienic properties. The Altro Whiterock Digiclad washable murals use durable, cured inks to provide enhanced resistance to wear and tear in busy, hygienic areas. It is available in either a high gloss or satin finish.

Altro Walkway safety flooring, Altro Whiterock Satins and Altro Mondoflex II sports flooring also feature in the exciting new building. Headteacher Julie Pearson is delighted with the results. She said: “Altro has given the school a real wow factor! From the first day in the new building the children were very excited and loved their new surroundings. I would without a doubt recommend for other schools to work directly with Altro this way – they always listened to our queries and did their upmost to solve them.”

Hi-Tech Flooring installed all the flooring and hygienic wall coverings for the school. Nick Perkins of Hi-Tech explains why this installation was a little bit different.

“We got to work with some of Altro’s newest and most striking products – such as the new Altro Suprema II safety flooring and Altro Whiterock Digiclad. We were really impressed by the range of colours and how well the flooring and walling products complement each other.”

The collaborative approach to design meant that the finished project was stunning, as Altro Specification Consultant Lesley Waring explains. “Some of the best results come from working really closely with everyone involved in the project. We really enjoy working this way and that passion can be seen in the end results.”

Architectural Consultant Brian Wilson, of Brian Wilson Design, agrees. “Making joint decisions on the finishes worked really well. The results are excellent and the installers did a great job.” CEM n For more details visit www.crowntrade.co.uk

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emographic change, increased geographic mobility and globalization, urbanization and climate change all have an impact on society and on vital sectors of the economy. Higher education is one such sector, producing tomorrow’s doctors, architects, research scientists, and other professionals who will help shape society.

An increasingly competitive job market has resulted in more students attending colleges and universities which translates into increased competition amongst institutions themselves. Many schools have responded with a commitment to the reality that in today’s world, a quality educational experience depends on a quality environment: an environment that is safe, secure, comfortable and operating at peak efficiency.

Larger campuses are like small cities: academic buildings, research facilities, libraries, sports stadia and arenas, laboratories, residence halls, car parks – the list goes on. Each area has its own specific requirements in terms of energy optimization and safety and security.

While students, faculty and staff remain the top priority for campuses, they also recognise that, like cities, effective integration of different technologies is important for cohesive and efficient facilities management.

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If we take a fire as an example, detection and suppression are no longer enough. The fire safety market, driven by insurers, the emergency services and educational institutions – as well as by the increase in liability and litigation – now demands prevention and detection along with effective responsiveness to incidents as made possible through performance-based systems.

Such systems look to integrate the fire and safety technologies deployed together with other elements of building management such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) to provide a more comprehensive response mechanism.

Evacuation scenario Prevention is always the best approach. This ranges from ensuring adequate safety detection systems in public areas such as classrooms to reducing risks in electrical faults that could lead to fire, or integrating safety measures in work processes in high risk areas such as a central utility plant. If an event occurs, however, it must be quickly and precisely identified in order to protect the site.

An important fact to consider in any emergency scenario is that people rarely react in a pre-defined way.

Different campus facilities have their own requirements in terms of energy optimization, safety and security Matching ventilation to the changing levels of occupancy can provide significant energy savings

Using the above fire incident as an example, there are potential issues right from the outset. On first hearing a conventional fire alarm, most people hardly react at all. They often assume that any sort of alarm is a test procedure or an unwanted ‘false’ alarm, and hesitate for several vital moments before taking action. In some cases, people are completely unaware of the correct emergency or evacuation procedure relevant to their location, particularly when they are in unfamiliar surroundings. Even though students, faculty and staff may be well acquainted with the layout of the buildings they frequent, they could be in an unfamiliar location when a potentially lifethreatening fire breaks out, struggling to find the nearest emergency exit. The same could be true for visitors or temporary staff. In addition, studies have shown that onsite emergency response personnel are not immune to the effects of stress in a real-life emergency.

Even if the situation is correctly assessed, a variety of things can go wrong, such as students or staff walking towards the fire or taking the elevator. By adopting an approach whereby the HVAC systems, fire and intrusion alarm technology, access control and video surveillance are integrated, the potential for such problems can be significantly reduced. Starting with detection and alarming, notification is given by an acoustic signal of some sort. However, given the characteristically poor reaction from people to a non-specific sound – there is no international standard for alarm tones – lights can be simultaneously and automatically switched on if the incident occurs at night. The activation of such lights immediately makes people more alert, as well as helping those who are hard of hearing.

Instructions in various languages In certain incidents, fire fighters may require swift and unimpeded access to rescue those who are trapped.

With an integrated system, shutters can be automatically opened which increases visibility and assists with entry and evacuation via windows. A loudspeaker announcement simultaneously warns people of the fire and instructs them on how to safely leave the building in which they are located. Such instruction can be given in a variety of languages as there is a significant trend in the globalization of education, with students of different nationalities studying at a given college or university. In a stressful situation, the familiarity of specific instructions in their own language will certainly be helpful.

In communal and public areas of a campus building, students, faculty and staff do not have to decide which way to go as a series of lights guides them to the exit. It is well documented that the by-product of fire, namely smoke, is a much greater threat to human life than fire itself. It can also be very disorientating. The HVAC systems can be set to automatically extract smoke and supply fresh air in public areas, reducing the potential for panic and the effect that smoke inhalation can have on those being evacuated. Integration through the building management system can also ensure that elevators display an ‘out of service’ message and that escalators move in one direction: towards the exit only. If students, faculty or staff do not act in accordance with evacuation procedures or messages as directed by the system, security personnel can provide constant reassurance and guidance, monitoring the progress via video surveillance and issuing appropriate announcements through the loudspeaker system. >

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more efficient and holistic approach to facilities A management is increasingly key in campus environments

Sustainable campuses As already alluded to, integration is not confined to safety and security. HVAC systems are increasingly being included in the process as campuses move towards intelligent buildings whereby systems work faster, more flexibly and more efficiently. Environmental issues and the ability to demonstrate a sustainable approach to operating are themselves drivers in higher education.

This comes from the ground-up via increased student awareness, and from the top-down through legislation and the many environmental programs throughout the world to which colleges and universities are being encouraged to sign up. In Europe, for example, there is the Talloires Declaration, a 10-point action plan which commits university administrators to environmental sustainability in higher education. It has been signed by over 350 university presidents and chancellors in more than 40 countries.

Similarly, there is the Copernicus Charter for Sustainable Development, signed by over 240 European universities.

In the US, the American College & University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), which commits schools to climate neutrality in an undefined period, has 674 signatories to date.

To attract the best and the brightest students, colleges and universities need to be seen as leaders in energy optimization and other areas of sustainability. To achieve their sustainability-related goals, campuses are increasingly turning to intelligent building management systems (BMS), which can provide optimal control of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and lighting systems.

By picking up data from sensors throughout the campus, intelligent BMSs switch on only those devices needed. With continuous monitoring of power consumption levels, trend analysis can identify further potential energy savings. It also gives operators the flexibility to adjust schedules and overall control strategies to suit the changing needs of a growing campus.

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indoor air quality. Such factors have been shown to be significant contributors to improving student cognition and concentration levels, creating an environment much more conducive to learning. Ventilation is an area where savings can be made through the adoption of a demand-controlled approach to ensure buildings are ventilated cost-effectively whilst maximizing indoor air quality. The number of students, faculty and staff can fluctuate quite significantly within any given campus building, so measurement of air quality throughout different parts is critical in providing adequate fresh air for their comfort. Mixed gas sensors detect the presence of oxidizable gases to establish when areas are occupied, along with odours or ‘volatile organic compounds,’ both of which contribute to stale air.

Occupancy in areas such as lecture theatres, sports arenas, residence halls and public spaces, where numbers fluctuate the most, can be closely monitored and have the ventilation controlled. When occupancy is high, levels of fresh air are increased. When no occupancy is detected, ventilation and heating or cooling are adjusted accordingly.

Savings can be achieved with lighting levels too. Energyefficient lamps are widely available and, as with ventilation control, lights can be programmed according to occupancy, and when people are not detected, turned off altogether.

Open, future-proof architecture The requirements of a campus environment are many and varied. This intensifies the need to draw information from disparate systems and report it in a clear, simple and concise manner. In bringing together this information, an open architecture is critical. Increasingly, this is becoming a significant driver for college and university decision makers as they move away from closed systems so that they are no longer confined to one vendor or a proprietary system.

When introducing new technology to a system, open architecture, whereby systems from different manufacturers seamlessly communicate with one another, helps in avoiding problematic issues with integration. Beyond that, there are significant benefits associated with being able to manage these various systems from a single front end.

It also helps with training. Integration, communication, consolidated system management, and ease of use are highly desired amongst decision makers at colleges and universities.

Overall, successful implementation of technology in higher education today is about a more efficient and holistic approach to facilities management. Integration and the ability to monitor and control safety, security and energy efficiency systems from a single front end is quickly becoming the standard.

Open architecture ensures that systems operate optimally today and in the future. CEM n Steve Hoiberg, Vertical Market Manager Higher Education, Siemens Building Technologies

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Lighting

Game on for energy efficient lighting Anne Shone explains how important it is, both for the environment and energy consumption, that universities install the right lighting system 20 I Winter 2012 I Campus Estate Management

‘The lighting in sports halls for general use needs to be tailored for the sport to be played in the hall which is the most demanding visually’

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ighting has a huge impact on the way people work and perform. It has a major influence on the brain’s ability to focus and it has been proven that the better the quality of light, the better people perform. The level of light can not only affect a person’s achievement, but also their mood, comfort, health, and productivity, hence it is one area which needs to be continually maintained to ensure students are in the best frame of mind.

With lighting typically accounting for 20% of the average facility’s energy bill, the added burden of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme - which means universities have to reduce their carbon emissions by 34% by 2020 from 1990 levels - is becoming an increasingly important focus for universities.

Sports facilities in particular need to make sure that lighting is used in the correct manner, as it is recognised to aid physical performance. Many sports lighting systems are however, out of date, a situation which is not only leading to energy being wasted, but also one in which the playing environment is not optimum for sports performers.

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to save up to 40% in energy costs and can provide up to 18% reduction in the use of lighting. Daylight controls are a great way to create the ambience for players to perform at their best.

Alongside daylight sensors Sport England also recommend the use of movement sensors. Often known as occupancy sensors or presence detectors, movement sensors make sure that lights are not left on in empty facilities. Even at a dimmed level, lighting consumes energy and emits carbon emissions. It is extremely easy to leave lights on, especially in large facilities such as sports halls.

The installation of movement sensors can provide up to 20% in energy reductions, they can also be used on a standalone basis without daylight sensors.

University of Birmingham The University of Birmingham has one of the top two sporting departments in the UK. Commonly known as UBSport, with over 2,000 local and international student athletes choosing to study, train and compete at the university. The university’s alumni have represented the UK in athletics, played international hockey, rugby union and reached the peaks in footballing excellence. >

In sports facilities a number of considerations need to take place, in order to ensure the correct lighting system is installed. The lighting in sports halls for general use needs to be tailored for the sport to be played in the hall which is the most demanding visually. Dimming controls can be installed alongside to ensure the hall is not over lit and energy is not wasted for sports which do not require the same level of lighting. An agreeable atmosphere needs to be created to ensure the players perform at their best - with a recommended lighting level of 300 lux.

In facilities where a specific sport is being played, the nature of sport, speed of players, size and speed of the balls, needs to be considered. In badminton, for example, lighting must not be directly over the court, as players could be dazzled when looking at high arching shuttlecocks.

Vertical illuminance also needs to be created at higher levels than usual, to prevent camouflage zones and to make sure the shuttle is easily identified by the receiving player, even at its highest point of trajectory.

Sports facilities in England also need to comply with guidance from Sport England. The body released new requirements in 2010 for artificial lighting in sports facilities to ensure energy efficient systems are installed whilst maintaining the best possible environment for sports activities. The new requirements detail that daylight should be used as much as possible, as long as it is controlled to the right level, to avoid glare.

Daylight sensors are a good way to control artificial lighting in conjunction with daylight to ensure no glare occurs. Daylight sensors work by measuring the natural light levels in a building and use the information to determine what lux level the artificial light should be at, or whether it should be on at all. Daylight sensors are proven Campus Estate Management I Winter 2012 I 21

‘The lighting had to meet the requirements of badminton facilities whilst keeping energy usage to a minimum to the requirements of Sport England’ UBSport’s Carbon Management Strategy for 2010 to 2020 highlighted that the university needed to install new lighting, alongside lighting controls, in order to ensure its facilities met the highest standards, whilst reducing carbon emissions in line with Sport England guidance.

The university’s City North Sports badminton court and the Munrow Sports Centre were pinpointed as two areas in need of improvement. Munrow Sports Centre contains three sports halls, with the largest used to play volleyball, netball, korfball, basketball, indoor tennis and badminton.

Because of the variety of sports the lighting needed to suitable for playing different sports whilst remaining energy efficient and cost effective.

One of the UK’s leading lighting manufacturers Contrac Lighting, working together with leading lighting solutions provider, Callidus Lighting installed 36 4x55w PLL Sportslux Classic fittings in conjunction with long life lamps to provide the most cost effective solution.

Sportslux is a robust, luminaire designed to withstand the daily rigours of sports hall activities whilst providing an energy efficient alternative to H.I.D equivalents. The use of long life lamps at the Munrow Sports Centre also meant savings of both time and money, as maintenance and relamping costs have been cut significantly.

For the City North Sports badminton court, part of the £8m Doug Ellis sports centre, which opened its doors in 2010, the lighting had to meet the requirements of badminton facilities whilst keeping energy usage to a minimum to the requirements of Sport England.

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Considerations also had to be made for the visually impaired and partially sighted, which meant that the luminance levels needed to be able to reach from 50% to 150% of the normal design.

Contrac installed 36 6x54w T5 Sportslux fittings to achieve this. The fittings were supplied with DALI dimmable control gear, which allows lighting to be fully controllable when used in conjunction with lighting controls and a specially designed pyramid rear ball deflector to ensure that shuttlecocks would not get stuck on the back of the fittings.

The DALI interface is widely recognised as the leading intelligent dimming protocol with widespread installations across Europe. DALI drivers provide dimming capabilities of between 100% and 0.1%.

All the lighting solutions for UBSport were designed and manufactured by Contrac Lighting in the UK. This meant that as well as supporting a UK company, the university also made sure its carbon footprint was kept to a minimum as products were not shipped from across the globe and the fittings were tailored exactly to their needs.

The installation of energy efficient lighting systems and control technologies can ensure universities and sports facilities stay ahead of the game when it comes to lighting, and ensure they comply with the new CO2 reducing and energy saving government targets. n Anne Shone is managing director at Contrac Lighting

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Energy Efficiency

Setting a sustainable course Voltage optimisation maximises energy savings and carbon reductions 24 I Spring 2012 I Campus Estate Management

“ It’s truly an honour to be invited to present our marketing strategy for Powerstar to Sheffield marketing students, particularly as our solution has become the UK’s leading voltage optimisation product,” Mardapittas said.

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gonising over energy efficiency has long been left to facilities managers who have had little money to invest in sustainable initiatives. But with the implementation of energy efficiency schemes, the increase in energy prices, and a reduction in budgets, higher education institutions are overcoming their inertia and are searching out green initiatives.

Realising that there is much that can be done to improve energy efficiency, many are seeking reliable, proven energy saving technologies that will not only help reduce carbon emissions, but that will also make significant savings on energy consumption and operating costs.

One technology that is commonly recognised as a simple and cost effective way to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions is voltage optimisation, with an increasing number of universities and colleges turning to voltage optimisation to meet their sustainability objectives.

But what is voltage optimisation?

Dr Alex Mardapittas, designer of the leading voltage optimisation system Powerstar and managing director of EMSc (UK), explains: “Voltage optimisation is an electrical energy saving technique in which a device is installed in series with the mains electricity supply to provide an optimum supply voltage for the site’s equipment.”

The reason voltage optimisation can have such a significant impact on energy used is because on the whole, the National Grid supplies a higher voltage than is generally required. Although the nominal voltage in the UK is 230V, the average delivered is actually 242V. This ‘over-voltage’ means that energy consumption is significantly greater, the result of which is higher energy bills.

Dr Mardapittas said: “We all know that technology can make an incredible difference but few people realise that the simplest changes can deliver dramatic results. On an average site our voltage optimisation system will save 12%15% of energy consumption and related CO2 emissions, all without compromising the supply to electrical equipment.

The payback period after installing the product is typically between two-three years”.

The UK is facing worsening power quality issues and high quality, triple-wound voltage optimisation systems are being implemented by education facilities to balance phase voltages and filter harmonics and transients from the electricity supply. By improving Power quality on a site maintenance costs are reduced and less demand is placed on electrical equipment. As such, it can improve the life expectancy of equipment.

EMS is the most experienced installer of voltage optimisation in the UK and has successfully installed its multi award-winning voltage optimisation system, Powerstar, at Sheffield Hallam University.

The University, which has a long history in providing excellent education and which prides itself on being innovative and progressive, has implemented a variety of projects to reduce its impact on the environment through,

both an environmental as well as energy efficiency strategy.

As part of its sustainable initiatives, the University targeted the Student Union building – where energy consumption was high, and where light bulb failures occurred regularly – as an area where efficiency could be improved and savings made.

The University approached EMS who, after carrying out a full site survey, recommended the installation of Powerstar to help improve their energy efficiency, increase the life expectancy of their lights, and reduce the high levels of harmonics.

The Powerstar system designed and manufactured for the Student Union – each unit is tailored to the site where it will be used – provided both the energy savings as well as the minimisation of harmonics, thus improving the power quality at the building.

Stephen Ward, senior electrical and mechanical engineer at Sheffield Hallam University commented: “Since the installation, we have seen a reduction of 16% in our kWh consumption and 19% in the maximum demand. We also monitored the failure of the light tubes for 18 months before and 18 months after the installation of the Powerstar system and we have seen an amazing 75% reduction in the failures of the light tubes. Just the reduction in the maintenance costs at the building paid for the system in less than 24 months. With the energy savings, our payback was just over a year.”

Richmond Adult Community College (R ACC) in London is another keen proponent of environmental issues and asked EMS to demonstrate how Powerstar could reduce its electricity use and improve its carbon footprint.

RACC is dedicated to providing the resources that enable adults to unlock their potential and has an excellent reputation for high quality teaching, learning and effective assessment. The College provides an impressive array of student support services across its two main sites, with courses running on site during the day, in the evenings and at the weekend. >

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‘Just the reduction in the maintenance costs at the building paid for the system in less than 24 months’

RACC actively promotes sustainability and eco-friendly practices and has already worked with the Carbon Trust to reduce its carbon footprint. As part of its green commitment, the College also updated its heating systems at its Parkshot site, while its Clifden new build achieved BREEAM Excellent rating and incorporates recycling and sustainable energy strategies.

Against this backdrop, the College called in EMS to identify the loading at both sites, and to ascertain whether Powerstar could help to save money on energy costs and make a further contribution to reducing its carbon footprint.

Following a site survey, EMS recommended the installation of Powerstar at the sites, which resulted in an average saving of 16% on electricity consumption for RACC. With integrated online monitoring and targeting tools, the College is also able to monitor its overall energy usage and take further steps to reduce consumption.

King Edward VI College in Nuneaton also targeted its electricity supply as an area where efficiencies could be achieved as part of a broader sustainability programme.

An assessment revealed that the College’s energy densities were less than the typical benchmark figures for their building category and that, as a result, their energy use was higher.

The College sought a solution that would improve the efficiency of the electricity used, cut the overall cost of electricity and reduce its carbon footprint. Voltage optimisation was identified as playing a key part in the solution to improving the efficiency of the incoming voltage and Powerstar, a UK manufactured solution was chosen for the college.

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Kevin Paisley, estates manager at King Edward VI College stated: Powerstar was selected as the preferred voltage optimisation system and the installation was completed with no disruption to the College’s activities.

“As part of our sustainability programme we targeted electricity supply as an area where efficiencies could be saved and cost savings made. The aim of installing the voltage optimiser was to save money and energy while boosting efficiency.

“Since the installation of Powerstar the College is able to monitor electricity usage very carefully and we anticipate that the overall aims of the project will be fully met. Throughout, the EMS team was highly professional and I have no hesitation in recommending Powerstar,” he added.

These sites are not alone in choosing to cut their energy bills and reduce their carbon footprint through voltage optimisation – in the past two years, Powerstar units have been installed in numerous universities and colleges from as far afield as Torquay to Perth, including Surrey University, Bristol University, Perth College, Stephenson College and John Leggott College in Lincolnshire.

“The effects of energy use are global. All sectors of society have important roles to play in ensuring that energy is managed more efficiently. Universities and college campuses in particular have great potential for improving energy efficiency through strategic energy management,” explains Mardapittas.

“We have been fortunate to secure top-level commitment, which is crucial when discussing energy efficiency opportunities. We also recognise that universities and colleges have other concerns, such as the welfare of students and a significant lack of resources. For us, showing how energy improvements can help create a better learning environment and free up resources by spending less on utility bills is a key part of the message.”

The Powerstar product range includes the next generation voltage optimisation system Powerstar MAX, designed for sites with high levels of fluctuating voltage, heavy night loads and critical equipment and is ideal of education facilities.

However, it’s not just facility and energy managers looking to save money that are benefitting from EMS’s expertise – Powerstar, a UK manufactured product exported worldwide is to be used as a marketing case study by Sheffield Hallam University students in two third-year degree modules.

Powerstar case studies will be taught in Media Campaign Management as well as Product Innovation and Development as part of the University’s BA (Honours) Marketing Degree, which provides students with expert knowledge in applied marketing concepts, together with practical and professional experience to help students develop skills. Dr Mardapittas has also been asked by the University to take part as a guest lecturer. CEM

Water Supply

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Tapping into safety and sustainability

Specifiers must ensure the safety of visitors in terms of water temperature and legionella control.

Richard Braid explains the key considerations for those working in the education sector

‘The risk of scalding can be significantly reduced by fitting a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) anywhere that hot water is delivered’

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nyone specifying taps and showers for public sector applications will have many issues to think about – but for campus estate managers the principal concerns are hot water safety and water efficiency, coupled with functionality and maintenance.

In terms of safety, hot water temperature control is paramount. Each year, scalding hot water causes a significant number of serious burns, and even some deaths. In the main these incidents involve baths, but hand washing and showering facilities pose a very real hazard too.

The risk of scalding often occurs because hot water must be stored at 60ºC or above in order to limit the growth of harmful legionella bacteria. The problem is, if water reaches a tap at this temperature, people can be scalded and, in severe cases, third degree burns can occur in just five seconds.

The risk of scalding can be significantly reduced by fitting a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) anywhere that hot water is delivered. TMVs allow water to be stored and distributed at a high enough temperature to kill harmful legionella bacteria, but reduce it to a safe temperature at the point of use by mixing it with the cold supply.

A TMV will maintain the preset temperature even if the water pressure fluctuates when other appliances are used, and will completely shut down the outlet flow if the hot or cold water supply fails.

The recommended safe temperatures for baths, showers, washbasins and bidets range between can differ depending on the application and who is using the

facilities. However, in general, recommended discharge temperatures for hot water delivery are between 37°C and 46°C. The type of TMV (1, 2 or 3) depends on the application, with guidance being available for required, recommended or suggested best practice. TMV3 valves are tested in line with NHS Model Engineering Specification D08 – making them suitable for use in applications where safety is of upmost importance, such as the education sector.

Notably the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 recommend the use of TMVs for safety in public buildings and other public facilities. It is now considered best practice to install a TMV in all cases, unless a risk assessment has been established that it is absolutely safe not to do so, and current legislation in healthcare and education makes the use of TMVs a must.

Water efficiency is another key issue. Water is a precious resource, so today’s taps and showers must have strong eco credentials – especially those fitted in applications that use large amounts of water, such as universities.

Any water reduction can translate into major cost savings. Solutions include flow regulators for taps and showers, which enable flows of as little as one and four litres per minute respectively. Showerheads with additional spray inserts provide water economy, and some taps are fitted with a device that offers subtle resistance at the halfway point, to raise the user’s awareness of the flow.

Meanwhile, timed-flow taps and showers prevent water being left running, either accidently or deliberately. Manual timed-flow controls provide a set amount of water after a button is pushed, and switch off after a specific time. >

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‘When the hand is removed from the sensor’s range, the control automatically operates for a pre-selected period to cleanse the basin and then automatically switches it off’

Meanwhile, modern electronic timed controls only operate when the user is in close proximity.

Infrared technology, which uses a sensor, has been around for several years, but there is a new generation of non-touch taps and showers available, based on capacitance technology. This harnesses the electrical impulses naturally generated by the human body, resulting in an exceptional level of detection.

One example is the Pulse 8 series of automatic controls from Bristan. Utilising the latest generation of capacitance technology, these taps operate when a hand comes within their range and the water flow is automatically switched on.

As long as the hand is moving with the action of washing, the water continues to flow. When the hand is removed from the sensor’s range, the control automatically operates for a pre-selected period to cleanse the basin and then automatically switches it off. Widely recognised as the most water efficient option for hand washing, the Pulse 8 non-touch operation offer scope for major water savings for estate managers.

And the specification considerations do not end there.

The university campus is, of course, subject to high volumes of people using the washing facilities on a regular basis, so product durability is an absolute must.

As such, many leading manufacturers developed solutions specifically for the education arena, featuring 30 I Winter 2012 I Campus Estate Management

extra robust design to withstand tough treatment. Plus, corrosion-resistant finishes on most ranges also prolong the life of the product.

A final factor that has to be taken into consideration is ease of maintenance. In the busy education environment, it’s vital that any product is easy to maintain and service to reduce downtime and the associated costs.

With this in mind, many of today’s products include several easy access features. A classic example is Bristan’s Derby shower panel. This was the first shower panel to be designed with an easy access maintenance panel that has reduced annual servicing from a one-hour, two-person job to a 15-minute process that can be carried out by one person. Multiply that across a whole estate of buildings and the savings in labour costs can be substantial.

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T he modern architecture on campus demanded that WV-NS202A Cameras featuring Super Dynamic 5 technology were deployed - they are specifically able to deal with any subject within a wide variety of lighting conditions

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tudents and staff at the new West Herts College campus in Watford town centre are now under the protection of a comprehensive security package specified and supplied by Panasonic Premier Integrator (PPI) – AIS, that includes a Panasonic end-to-end IP CCTV solution.

The brand new campus serves some 2,000 students and 450 staff on a daily basis. With state-of-the-art facilities throughout, staff and student security were both primary considerations for its design, construction and operation. The college features leisure and social spaces alongside fully equipped working areas and classrooms that include the latest teaching tools and technology – covering a wide variety of subjects.

To complement and protect the cutting-edge building and its high-value contents, college managers were eager to employ the latest CCTV technology as part of an overall security plan at the site. Chris Brown of AIS explains: “We were given the opportunity to tender for the project via the construction company BAM, who were responsible for the build. Initially they had specified a traditional analogue installation, however, as a PPI and able to take advantage of close manufacturer support and demonstration equipment, we were able to display the key advantages of an end-to-end IP solution from the instantly recognisable Panasonic brand name.

“On winning the tender, we specified a dedicated fibre backbone that was installed by the building contractors, to our specification. Along with fibre links to each camera location and PoE network switches; this formed the basis of image transmission from the cameras, to an on-site equipment room that was also included in the construction.

“Here we installed two Panasonic WJ-ND400 Network Video Recorders that supply images to be transferred to the college’s Wide Area Network (WAN), giving key members of staff and the security team the ability to remotely monitor live, and recorded images.”

The use of an integrated Panasonic i-Pro CCTV network and fibre backbone, as opposed to a coax transmission method, meant a minimised impact on the outstanding architecture of the building, and allowed the discreet inclusion of 33 Panasonic WV-NS202A cameras and 84 Panasonic WV-NF284 cameras. These now cover all key aspects of the interior of the college; including all corridors, stairwells, reception atriums, meeting rooms, and restaurants.

The modern architecture on campus features illuminated corridors opening into naturally lit, glass-sided atriums with contrasting lighting. To manage security in these conditions, WV-NS202A Cameras featuring Super Dynamic 5 technology were deployed - specifically able to deal with any subject within a wide variety of lighting conditions. >

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Super Dynamic 5 performs gradation compensation of contrast on an individual pixel basis, ensuring detailed scenes throughout the college environment are captured and transmitted to the equipment room / security office for recording and monitoring.

For easy installation and IP configuration, each Panasonic camera features Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), supplying power and transmitting images via a single cable. No separate power supply was required, allowing AIS engineers to simply connect each camera to a PoE switch.

Also featured at the site, 11 Panasonic WV-NW960 Weather Resistant Network Dome Cameras and five WV-NW502 cameras cover the college’s courtyard and all perimeter areas. Equipped with Super Dynamic 5 technology, the Panasonic WV-NW960 combines 30x optical zoom and 128x wider dynamic range, to provide continuous 24-hour surveillance.

When darkness falls at the college, the camera automatically switches from colour to black and white mode for greater sensitivity. When daylight arrives, it automatically switches back to colour mode. With a minimum illumination of 0.04lux in B/W mode and 0.5lux in colour, a crystal-clear image can be captured, even in any unlit areas of the grounds.

The new campus also features a public street with gym, spa, café and comprehensive restaurant facilities. Social areas include spaces for relaxing and studying in groups, plus a central square where students can meet, relax and enjoy some well-earned fresh air between classes.

The campus has modern, flexible classrooms and extensive professional facilities, including: art studios and workshops, forensic science laboratories, hair and beauty salons, IT suites, photography studios, media editing suites, sound and recording studios, a performing arts theatre complete with a sound and lighting control room, dressing rooms and green room, as well as dance studios and audience seating space for up to 120 people. The new facility complements West Herts College’s Construction and Engineering Centre in Kings Langley and the Dacorum campus in Hemel Hempstead.

The college’s Panasonic i-Pro CCTV network is a key tool in an overall security package at the site that also includes access control and intruder alarm systems.

Both of these are linked to the CCTV network and upon activation adjacent cameras are automatically selected and moved to a pre-set position to cover any event. “Whether it is a request for entry via the access control intercom or an intruder detection, the Panasonic technology automatically captures 34 I Winter 2012 I Campus Estate Management

essential scene coverage camera,” adds via the nearest Chris. “Instantly bringing the situation to the attention of the operator, it also ensures the circumstances of any activation by the integrated system are recorded for future investigation.”

The ability to ‘virtually’ patrol the site at the touch of a button has proved an invaluable asset to the overall security structure at the college, and acts as a foundation for the college’s manned guarding team, giving full and accurate reporting of any situation right from the outset.

As the students enjoy the latest in academic facilities, they can do so in the knowledge that they are being protected by a passionate security team - backed by the latest CCTV technology from Panasonic. A combination that will nurture countless waves of students through their varied studies over the coming years. CEM

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