CEM Winter 2014

Winter 2014

Campus Estate Management Estate and Facilities Management on Campus

AUDE REPORT INSIDE

Interesting analysis of the estates of the higher education sector 06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

20 A greener future

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Nottingham Trent University unveils its new Students’ Union building 06 Industry news A comprehensive round-up of the latest industry news

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Contents 02 Cover Story – It is all in the report AUDE releases its report showcasing key Estate statistics 06 Product & Industry News New developments on campus 20 A greener future

ampus Estate Management magazine would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. 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 AUDE (Association of University Directors of Estate) release ‘Estates: The Foundations of Higher Education’ report. It is a challenging and interesting analysis of the estates of the higher education sector (see page 2).

Next, Unigro shows how to keep energy costs under control and improve the carbon footprint of your campus (see page 20).

Elsewhere, Steve Browning, Marketing Manager at Trend Control Systems explains how to maximise the potential of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) (see page 24).

Big or small campus, Bannerbridge identifies how to print ID cards on a budget (see page 28).

Finally, Darren Pearce, Managing Director of Powertecnique looks at the rapidly approaching energy gap and examines possible ways forward, including the importance education facilities of back-up power supplies (see page 32).

Chris Hewett, Editor

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28 Keeping energy costs under control and improving the carbon footprint of campuses 20 A greener future Keeping energy costs under control and improving the carbon footprint of campuses 24 All together now How to maximise the potential of

Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) 28 Licence to print ID Card printing across campus on a budget 32 The energy gap 2015 Importance to education facilities of back-up power supplies

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AUDE REPORT 2

It is all in the report

University estates across the UK are continuing to grow with a total income figure in excess of ÂŁ26 billion

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UDE (Association of University Directors of Estate) releases its comprehensive report showcasing key Estate statistics across the sector.

Released, ‘Estates: The Foundations of Higher Education’ report, is a challenging and interesting analysis of the estates of the higher education sector. The data provided is for 20112012 and is contextualised with comparable figures from the last ten years.

The report released by AUDE, highlights that the size of the University sector is anticipated to remain constant in the short to medium term with increases in income of 1% in 2010-11 and 2011-12.

The statistics also show that whilst property costs rose substantially up to 2008-9, costs are now remaining relatively stable year on year and there is little change in 2011-12. Whilst there are a number of factors influencing this, with rising energy prices and demand for access to facilities increasing, it is clear that there continues to be good cost

management from Estate managers to ensure costs remained level.

Capital spend has dipped slightly since its peak in 2010/11 but is still at a healthy level, (£1,840m in 2011/12) despite reduced funding from Government. The report suggests that institutions have been recognising the need to continue to invest in providing an excellent environment for staff and students. With the number of home students remaining fixed, there’s increasing competition amongst Universities to attract them, and one key aspect that can influence choice is the provision of the good quality learning environment.

Whilst evidence suggests that some Universities are reducing their capital spend, others are taking the view that this is a good time to invest. Also, some institutions are undertaking complex programmes, which take a number of years to deliver, by seeking other sources of funding.

Additionally the income generated per m² within the sector has continued to grow. This is a good measure of how efficiently estates are being used. Across

the whole estate it has reached £1,600 per m² and teaching income generated by teaching space has increased faster than research income generated by research space.

Other key statistics include: • The economic impact of Universities is huge. The income of the sector is £27bn in 2011/12. This does not represent the full size of the economic impact as this excludes, for example, money spent by undergraduates on private accommodation or living expenses. However this represents 1.6% of the total UK GDP for 2011 (which was £1,509 bn, ref ONS).

The University sector now has a population of 2,336,000 people (predominantly made of 1,941,000 taught students. This is the same as the population of as the West Midlands Built up area (ie Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Walsall, Solihull) with a population of 2,441,000.

The University’s total estate (ie it’s academic and residential estate) totals 26.7 million m² (Gross internal area), 18.1 million m² (Net internal area). This g equates to approximately 220 Shard

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buildings (The Shard, at London Bridge, is the tallest building in Western Europe, and has an area of 127,000 m² Gross internal, 85,000 m² net internal area).

(The University estate is split between Academic estate, 20milion m² GIA, 13.7 million m² NIA, and the Residential estate, 6million m² GIA and 4.5million m² NIA).

For a further comparison, the total estate of Tesco’s shops in the UK totals 3.7million m2 gross internal. Hence the University estate is over 7 times larger than Tesco.

The estate costs £1,975 million per annum to run. (£1,623 million academic estate, £352million residential estate), (this includes maintenance, utilities, rates paid, cleaning, management and other running costs).

Furthermore, the sector spent £2,205 million of capital expenditure (academic £1,838 and residential £368million).

The cost of the Olympic stadium was £537million to construct. Hence last year the University sector built the equivalent of over 4 Olympic stadiums.

The report, for the first time this year, has been written by CBRE, the world experts in commercial real estate services. George Griffith, from CBRE who was involved in authoring the report said: “It has been a pleasure working with AUDE to analyse the statistics and write the report. What it shows is the huge size of the University sector and the enormous contribution it makes to the economy in general and to the property market in particular. Our work has shown the level of professionalism within the sector, and their clear understanding of what is needed and how to deliver it.”

AUDE Chairman Mark Swindlehurst, said: “What these statistics prove is that across the sector, even with the changes in the Higher Education environment, there is good-quality estate management which translates into a better staff and student experience. The University estate is core to enabling the delivery of the academic mission and we know there

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is a clear link between the buildings and accommodation on offer at a University and the desirability of that establishment to potential students. A thriving, professional University estates sector is a key enabler of ensuring a high quality student experience. It is vital to the success of the UK higher education system, and of real benefit to both the local and UK economy.

As a sector we face many challenges including budget cuts, higher energy rates and carbon reduction targets, but this report helps identify areas of good practice which can be shared.”

About AUDE AUDE promotes excellence in the strategic planning, management, operation and development of Higher Education estates and facilities. AUDE offers membership to publically funded UK bodies whose primary remit is higher education teaching and/or research.

There are no membership categories for commercial bodies.

AUDE is a not-for-profit organisation.

Any funds generated through the activities of the Association are used to fulfil its objectives and mission.

AUDE’s members are generally represented by the most senior member of staff responsible for managing, planning, constructing and maintaining all types of accommodation for

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Higher Education Institutions. Though arrangements vary, most Directors of Estates are also involved in managing a wider range of services including cleaning, security, grounds maintenance, space planning and management, car parking and traffic and, in some institutions, additional services such as catering, conference and sports facilities, insurance, furniture and equipment and printing.

About CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (in terms of 2012 revenue). The Company has approximately 37,000 employees (excluding affiliates), and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide. CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management; mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; and research and consulting. Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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n Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Academy in Norfolk has chosen Supacord carpet with inlaid bespoke logo mats from Heckmondwike FB to create a distinctive new identity and to help achieve its vision of becoming a ‘World Class’ learning establishment.

The new Ormiston Venture Academy, which replaced the former Oriel High School in 2010, required over 2,600sqm of Supacord fibre bonded carpet and three bespoke logo mats installed as part of a £8m refurbishment and new build extension.

A brand new ‘entrance plaza’ provides the focal point for the new academy.

Heckmondwike FB was called upon to reinforce the school’s brand identity in this key area by producing a bespoke flooring design which incorporates the schools logo and colours. The robust properties of fibre bonded carpet, which will not ravel or fray, meant that contractors B & K Systems were able to cut the Supacord carpet on site to create a complementary flooring design.

Supacord in Steel Grey was used extensively in the school throughout corridor areas and in some of the classrooms. These colours from the Supacord range create a neutral base for bright vibrant furniture to be added to create a stunning effect. Widely specified in secondary schools, these colours are recognised for their positive effect on pupils’ mood and concentration.

Sam Thomson, Finance Director at Ormiston Venture Academy, said: “We are delighted with the flooring design in our new entrance plaza. It really sets the scene for the rest of the school and supports our vision to become a world class academy. We are confident that it will provide a long-term, cost-effective solution thanks to its durability and ability to withstand the demands of the busy school environment.”

The school will also benefit from the durability of Supacord, which is renowned in the education sector, where it is vital that floorcoverings are able to withstand heavy wear and tear.

On projects like this, where sustainability is important, Supacord has been assessed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and has gained a

BRE Global A+ environmental rating for use in school buildings, offices and retail outlets.

The academy building has been transformed by the £8m refurbishment which included extensive remodelling of the existing building and the addition of a new two storey block, classrooms and facilities. The aim of the refurbishment was to create a University-style building, including a tiered lecture theatre, to

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encourage the aspirations of its pupils and the local community.

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Planning permission granted for student accomodation Architectural designs for the new postgraduate student accommodation for the University of Cambridge at the North West Cambridge Development have been approved by the local planning authorities.

Designed by the Cambridge-based architectural firm, RH Partnership, the student accommodation buildings for up to 325 post-graduates have been inspired by the traditional collegiate architecture in Cambridge. The proposals include accommodation within three open-sided courts of individual character and a series of three to five storey buildings that will define the strong street frontages.

Roger Taylor, Project Director of the North West Cambridge Development said “The designs for the post-graduate student accommodation naturally reflect the architectural language of the city and Cambridge colleges, whilst working to achieve high levels of sustainability and creating a great place for future students to live. These are the first buildings in Phase One that have received planning approval and they reflect the characteristics of the masterplan, which is to create a new, cohesive urban extension to Cambridge.”

Andrew Drummond, Project Associate from RH Partnership explained: “The

last 18 months has seen an exciting and often challenging collaboration between the architectural, masterplanning and technical teams, working closely together to create an elegant extension to our city.

The traditional sequence and hierarchy of spaces within existing collegiate sites in Cambridge was the inspiration for the series of courts and landscaped garden spaces within our proposals, which creates clusters of post-graduate rooms forming varying sizes of houses.

The proposal uses a simple palette of materials which draws on the underlying grain and character of Cambridge architecture.”

Phase one of the development will include 325 post-graduate student bedspaces of the 2,000 that was agreed as part of the outline planning permission in February 2013. This accommodation will enable new communities to be formed

at a scale similar to the central college sites and is vital to meet the University’s need for growth of the post-graduate population. The design incorporates high levels of cycle parking to enable students and others to travel sustainably, as well as sensitive landscaping and pathways to nurture a strong sense of connectivity, and will meet the BREEAM Excellent standard.

The Joint Development Control Committee granted planning consent for the Reserved Matters Application for Lot 5 of the North West Cambridge Development on 18 December 2013. The subsequent Reserved Matters Applications for the remainder of Phase One of the North West Cambridge Development will continue to be determined throughout 2014. Works on infrastructure will take place in 2014 and phased completions will begin from 2015 n For further information please contact Biky.wan@admin.cam.ac.uk

University project win for Assa Abloy security doors Assa Abloy security doors has secured a contract to supply and install products for a £54million state-of-the-art building at the University of Bristol.

The Life Sciences Building will include teaching and research laboratories, as well as offices and lecture theatres, and is set to become one of the UK’s leading facilities.

Assa Abloy security doors has scheduled Powershield steel doors and ironmongery throughout the flagship project, which will regenerate 13,500m2 of space in the heart of Bristol.

Nigel Cronin, Sales Manager for Assa Abloy security doors, said: “Supplying the Life Science Building is just another example of how Assa Abloy security doors can cater to a broad range of

sectors – whether that be educational facilities, or commercial, high security, leisure and hospitality applications.

“Our Powershield doors meet rigorous legislative demands, which will ensure that security and access is effectively

balanced in the School of Biological Sciences.” n For further information on the full range of Powershield steel doors from Assa Abloy Security Doors, visit www. assaabloy.co.uk/securitydoors

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University unveils high class campus transformation plans Ambitious plans to transform the heart of Nottingham Trent University’s Clifton campus have been unveiled following the granting of planning permission.

The redevelopment – which is expected to begin next summer – includes the construction of a modern pavilion and a new teaching suite as well as the upgrade of the existing refectory and library.

Stephen Jackson, Chief Financial and Operations Officer at Nottingham Trent University, said: “As part of the university’s bold regeneration programme we’re keen to further enhance our Clifton campus and provide the high quality estates that our students deserve.

“As with all our previous regeneration projects, the student experience has been put at the very heart of the proposals and we’re determined to raise the bar once again and create an environment which is both inspiring and sustainable.”

The pavilion building – which will replace parts of the George Eliot building – will feature a tall glazed façade with a covered raised terrace to enhance the campus identity and provide a sense of arrival and gravitas.

Designed by Evans Vettori Architects Ltd, it will include a new reception, a suite of flexible training rooms, round the clock

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study support, IT-rich social and exhibition spaces.

The design will adopt high standards with regard to energy performance and sustainability. The roof will be made from arched concrete ceiling panels and be fitted with photo-voltaic panels.

The refectory – which will adjoin the new pavilion - will be refurbished and fitted with a central roof lantern to provide added daylight from above head, increased height and ventilation.

The new teaching suite – adjacent to the pavilion - will accommodate more than 800 students in three lecture theatres and six flexible rooms configured for modern teaching methods. It will feature a covered terrace and glazed façade to match the pavilion and new-look refectory.

The library will undergo an internal upgrade and be given a new front entrance while strong, clear pedestrian links will be made central to the landscaping.

The project – which is expected to be completed during 2016 – will go out to tender in the near future.

Mr Jackson added: “We’ve created a stunning design which we feel reflects our ambitions as a university and the aspirations of our students.

“We’re very keen now for the

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construction programme to begin as soon as possible.”

The plans come after the university was singled out for praise when it won the national Outstanding Estates Team category in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013.

The Estates and Resources Team – led

by Director of Estates and Resources Ged O’Donoghue - was applauded for the extensive redevelopment of the university’s three campuses during the past decade.

The Clifton campus has recently benefitted from the construction of the new Rosalind Franklin building, a highspecification science facility, and the Lee Westwood Sports Centre.

Professor Yvonne Barnett, Pro ViceChancellor for Research and Head of the College of Arts and Science, said: “We’re really excited about the development plans.

“They will revitalise the campus and enhance the student experience and provide an excellent venue for our many interactions with business, industry and the professions.” n For more information please visit www.ntu.ac.uk

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KI – Supplies Postura+ chairs to The Bushey Academy KI have supplied its new range of Postura+ chairs to The Bushey Academy new building designed by Architects Co-Partnership.

The innovative building provides state of the art accommodation for 1350 students including 300 post 16 students.

The main entrance is located on the south elevation adjacent to the Main Hall. In front of it is the new pedestrian plaza. The three-storey glass facade provides an open and welcoming entrance to the academy allowing views through into the building and to the landscaped quadrangle. The quadrangle incorporates amphitheatre type seating to allow for outdoor performances and new covered walkways to the south and north sides.

A central three storey “Market Place” atrium providing informal meeting, teaching and learning spaces plus dining, internet café and cutting edge ICT facilities, sits at the heart of the building . There are also a wide range of teaching areas from traditional classrooms to open-plan studios and workshops.

KI’s Postura+ range of seven sizes of stackable chairs provided for the new academy, are available in a variety of colours & are manufactured in the UK. The chair is ergonomically designed to promote good

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Andrew Hemming’s, Principal at The Bushey Academy commented: “The academy consciously sought out these chairs because they are proven to be robust, sturdy and comfortable and, because of their clever design, they are very safe as it completely eliminates the age old issue of students being able to rock back and balance on simply the two back legs of the chair. Every classroom in the new building is equipped with these chairs.”

Moulded from high impact resistant polypropylene, Postura+ is strong, durable and light, enabling the safe vertical stacking of 12 chairs. The lower back lumbar design

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Postura+ is fully BS EN1729 certified in all seven sizes, with Crib 5 high fire retardancy and has a 10 years warranty. The chair is anti static and stain resistant helping it to stay cleaner for longer.

KI is a global provider of workplace & educational furniture that designs and manufactures locally and offers good value, flexibility & design excellence. n For further information, please visit www.kieurope.com

University of Liverpool tops out first ULSSO scheme The University of Liverpool celebrated a significant landmark in its campus development this week, with the topping out of its £62 million Crown Place student accommodation building.

Crown Place, on Brownlow Hill, is the first student accommodation scheme in the UK to be delivered by a university’s own inhouse construction company.

ULCCO is the construction company established by the University of Liverpool specifically for the construction of Crown Place.

Senior Contracts Manager, ULCCO Special Projects, David Harding, and the University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Patrick Hackett, were joined by, the University’s Interim Director of Capital Projects, Richard Morris; Director of ULCCO Special Projects, Andrew Carter; and ULCOO Special Project’s Construction Manager Steve Jerams.

The team performed an ancient topping out ceremony believed to have been first celebrated in Persia five thousand years ago and involved the sprinkling of wine, oil, corn and salt onto a concrete block, symbolizing wisdom, liberty, prosperity and hospitality.

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A yew branch was then placed on the wet concrete to ward off evil spirits. The concrete block will be incorporated into the completed building.

Explains Steve Jerams “There has been a boom in university accommodation schemes over the past few years with many private developers and construction companies profiting from university expansion. Bringing the whole construction process in house with an experienced team of construction professionals is enabling the university to maximise quality, value and delivery while enhancing its estate to further improve the student experience and capitalise on the academic and corporate events market.”

Construction of Crown Place began in November 2012, The BREEAM Excellent scheme will provide 1,230 en-suite study bedrooms in a mix of studios and clusters plus a further 29 larger studio apartments for occupation by live-in pastoral Residential Advisors. Due for completion in August 2014 in time for the 2014/2015 academic year, the development is being constructed as three main buildings, each rising up to 10 storeys, creating a new landmark development on

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the eastern approach to the University.

Richard Morris adds: “Crown Place is not just a significant new landmark for Liverpool and the University but it also marks a sea change in the process of creating new buildings in the University sector. By establishing ULCCO Special Projects, The University of Liverpool has created the means to ensure complete transparency and cost accountability throughout the delivery chain and today is a celebration of both structural completion of the building and our achievement in making an alternative approach to campus development so successful.” n For further information, please visit clare@clarecommunications.co.uk.

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The University of Liverpool is using transom door closers from Alpro Architectural Hardware at student residences on its south campus adjacent to the Management School and Law Faculty.

Alpro’s overhead transom closers are a means of hydraulically controlling the opening and closing of aluminium doors and can have light, medium or heavy spring strengths to suit type of usage, with a 90 degree hold-open option.

Transom closers are well suited for use at universities and colleges since alternative options such as spring hinges and floor springs can restrict adjustment flexibility which is crucial for a student population.

The newest accommodation hall at Liverpool offers catered and self-catering facilities for around 750 students. The university’s commitment to invest £660m in the ‘Student Experience’ has seen approximately £250m invested on facilities of this kind.

The £35m building meets Tourism England

standards and provides conference accommodation outside term times.

Architects Stride Treglown achieved a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating for a design based on sustainable features which include rainwater harvesting, solar thermal hot water and green and brown roofs.

Keith Parry, Divisional Sales Manager at Alpro, said: “Transom overhead door closers are designed to be contained within the transom header bar of the door. The concealed operation lends itself to academia and the clean Art Deco line of this particular project since the aesthetic appearance of doors is left uncompromised. The Liverpool campus is also using Alpro’s door handles and general door hardware. Our educational portfolio is widening and Alpro equipment is also protecting the University of Westminster and the University of Portsmouth.” The transom closers at the University of Liverpool form part of aluminium doors installed by

EYG Commercial Glazing Solutions who have a portfolio of multi-million-pound projects across sectors including student accommodation, modular buildings, health care and housing associations. The company is based in Kingston upon Hull and employs 300 plus personnel on curtain walling and commercial glazing projects and product development. A Special Projects Division is geared specifically to the Rail, MoD and aviation sectors.

The University of Liverpool began in 1881 as a university college. It is ranked among the top one percent of universities worldwide according to global benchmark the Shanghai Ranking and has produced eight Nobel prize winners. Notable post World War Two students include footballer and manager Steve Coppell, Channel 4 presenter Jon Snow and the current poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

The student population is over 21,000. n For further information please visit www. alpro.co.uk

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Letchworth School installs traditional wood-look safety flooring As part of a £70k refurbishment project, St Christopher’s School in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, has used Altro Wood SafetyTM flooring – a brand new wood-look safety floor – to retain the traditional timber character of its dining hall.

The school has many different Altro products already installed throughout the premises. These include a wide range of vinyl and resin floors and wall cladding.

The products have performed very well over the years, so when it came to selecting new flooring for the refurbishment of the school canteen, there was no hesitation in specifying Altro products.

St Christopher’s Estates Manager, Lee Varley, said: “The existing dining hall floor was timber, but as part of the new build we needed to find an alternative that met several key criteria. There is a lot of timber in the construction of the building, so our priority was to retain the traditional wood feel by using a floor that was in character and looked like wood.

“There is a potential for spillage of food and drink in the dining hall, so our other priority was to ensure that the new surface was practical, hard-wearing, safe underfoot and easy to clean. We spoke to Altro and they recommended the brand new Altro Wood Safety flooring to meet our needs.

“It is also important to the school that where possible we use local companies and suppliers, so Altro was a clear choice in that respect.”

Altro Wood Safety is a true wood-look, sparkle-free safety flooring that replaces Altro TimbersafeTM II. Altro Wood Safety has a palette of 12 classic, contemporary and on-trend designs, which are ideal in locations where first impressions count and you can’t afford to compromise on safety.

The new palette enables mood to vary from cool and classy for spas and hospital receptions, to warm and nurturing for the hospitality and care sectors. The sparklefree finish makes it particularly ideal for application in dementia settings. The lighter shades create the impression of space in school halls and canteen areas which can have low ceilings.

The new range benefits from Altro Easyclean Maxis PURTM Technology for optimum long-term cleaning and maintenance performance. “The new floor looks great”, adds Lee Varley, “it has a very authentic wood look, but it’s also practical and with all the properties of safety flooring we have peace of mind that

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it meets all our needs.”

In the staff dining area, Altro SupremaTM II safety flooring has also been installed.

Altro Suprema II offers an impressive 40 colours, to enable bold and inventive designs to be created. It is perfect for areas where safety flooring wouldn’t normally be found, or for areas where light colours would traditionally be used.

The flooring has been developed in consultation with customers, architects, end users and colour consultants, taking into account current design requirements as well as future colour and interior trends. Its sparkle-free finish makes it ideal for use in dementia and mental

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healthcare environments.

The refurbishment project was carried out by construction company CD Hood, and the flooring installed by The Cambridge Flooring Company, which has been installing Altro products for over 20 years.

Partner Gary Webb said: “I believe Altro is the best safety flooring available on the market; it is well designed and manufactured, plus it doesn’t bruise when it bends, unlike many other types. The new Altro Wood Safety flooring is very easy to install, and the finished result looked superb.” n For further information please visit www.altro.co.uk

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Student accommodation committee launches to support essential investment in higher education The purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) sector will play a vital role in tackling the undersupply of student beds and maintaining the status of the UK’s worldclass universities, a parliamentary reception heard on Tuesday.

The PBSA sector has developed from nothing 20 years ago into an industry with more than £20bn of assets that provides 175,000 beds to students, compared with 275,000 in university halls. This still falls short of the 800,000 beds a year needed for universities to meet their ‘accommodation promise’ to provide housing for first year undergraduate and international students.

Richard Simpson, Managing Director of the UK’s leading operator of purpose built student accommodation, UNITE, said that the predicted rise in student numbers, following the removal of number caps in the Autumn Statement, would put further pressure on student accommodation.

He said: “The student accommodation sector has grown rapidly over the last 20 years, mirroring the success of the UK university system. The increasing ‘global marketisation’ of the higher education sector means that the next 20 years will undoubtedly be just as dynamic.

“The role for the student accommodation sector will be to assist in maintaining the

UK’s market leading higher education capability. Higher Education Institutions are a critical part of the UK. Our HE sector is rated globally as one of the very best and is the UK’s fifth largest services export. It is an important part of the nation’s brand and plays a large part in community life the length and breadth of the country.”

The House of Commons reception, held to mark the parliamentary launch of the British Property Federation’s Student Accommodation Committee, heard that the UK is the second most popular destination for internationally mobile higher education students behind the USA, with a global market share of 13%. Figures published the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills estimate education exports were worth £17.5bn to the UK economy in 2011.

About £6.3bn of that, was accommodation costs paid by overseas students in the UK. Liz Peace, Chief Executive of the BPF, said: “Student numbers have grown dramatically over the past 20 years, today standing at 1.7m and rising. Despite universities’ ‘accommodation promise’ to provide housing for all first year undergraduate and international students, university halls only hold enough bed spaces for a third of that group. We hope that the Student Accommodation Committee will help the

purpose built student accommodation sector offer part of the solution to dealing with this urgent demand in the coming years.”

Nadhim Zahawi MP, hosting the reception, said: “Students are particularly vulnerable to unscrupulous landlords; they need peace of mind. Increasing the stock of high quality student accommodation is one of the ways we can do that, since what distinguishes purpose built student accommodation from private rentals is accreditation.

“Supporting this market also has fantastic economic benefits, since higher education has an impact at every level of our economy. Offering purpose built student accommodation will free up university funds which can be better spent on teaching and research.

“To strengthen student welfare, to free up capital for innovation, and to be more internationally competitive, it is vital that we make this market a success.”

Paul Uppal MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary to Rt Hon David Willetts MP, said at the event: “We have a wonderful asset in terms of university education.

It is a wonderful success story, in terms of property and in terms of student accommodation.”

Clegg Construction to build on expertise with £3 million universety project WORK has started on a £3 million project being carried out by Clegg Construction at the University of Birmingham.

The Nottingham-based construction firm is fast developing a reputation as experts in education buildings and has been asked to construct a new biomedical centre on the university’s science park.

Clegg Construction will be creating a new two-storey building within the existing campus at Birmingham with one floor dedicated to fitted out laboratories and the other left prepared for associated businesses and enterprises to move into.

Simon Blackburn, managing director at Clegg Construction, said: “We are delighted to be asked to carry out this important new project for the University of Birmingham having previously completed the £6 million refurbishment of its Gisbert Kapp building.

“The project presents the challenge of working next to buildings where the day to day life of the university continues and

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there is also a railway line nearby at the back of the site.

“This requires us to co-ordinate closely with the university to ensure we can carry

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out the project on schedule with minimum disruption to students and staff.”

Once completed, the biomedical centre will play a key role in forging partnerships between the university and businesses who will have the chance to move into these excellent new facilities.

A key area of work has been in the preparation for the project with discussions over details such as fume cupboards and lay-outs of laboratories followed by procurement of specialist fittings and furniture which has to come in from overseas.

The University of Birmingham project will be constructed to achieve ‘excellent’ standard under BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) for buildings which sets the standard for best practice in sustainable design. n For further information please visit www.clegggroup.co.uk

Berkeley First completes riverside accommodation for University of Kent

Berkeley First has completed on the sale of one its largest student accommodation schemes outside of London, Liberty Quays in Kent, which was built for the University of Kent students.

The final, second phase of the 1,106 bed development has been completed and the entire scheme sold in the order of £60million to Liberty Living, who will own and operate the accommodation on behalf of the University of Kent.

Berkeley First, the specialist student accommodation division of the FTSE 250 Berkeley Group, partnered with the University of Kent for the development on a nomination agreement basis.

The high specification scheme is divided into 992 single study en-suite bedrooms and 114 studio apartments, and was built over two phases, one comprising 606 student bedrooms and the most recent comprising 500 bedrooms, which has recently been completed.

Liberty Quays has been built to budget and on schedule, and was designed to ensure the accommodation was stylish and centrally located, but yet affordable for students. With rents starting from just £130 per week, which

includes bills and personal contents insurance, all of the rooms are now let.

The site is part of Berkeley’s wider regeneration of the 20 acre riverside site Victory Pier, which includes private residential accommodation, a hotel, cafes and restaurants.

Matthew Biddle, Managing Director, Berkeley First, comments: “Liberty Quays is our first student accommodation site in Kent and marks our first partnership with the University of Kent and first collaboration with Liberty Living. The site is in an excellent location, directly beside the River Medway and just a short walk from the campus.

“The design of the accommodation was influenced by feedback from the students, ensuring it was bespoke to their needs, incorporating common rooms, laundry areas, cycle storage and extensive landscaped courtyards. The students also have access to the high end amenities of the surrounding Victory Pier development and make up part of a growing, diverse new community.”

Mike Nelson, Director of Property Services at Liberty Living, comments:

“We are extremely proud of our new scheme as well as our partnership with Berkeley First. A huge thanks to all the team for delivering a first class student product.”

The £180 million Victory Pier site comprises over 800 one, two and three bedroom apartments for private sale, a 120 bed hotel, cafés, restaurants, bars, shops and a gym all located on the broad stretch of the River Medway. n For further information please visit www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/propertydevelopers/berkeley-first

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No shocks in store for local college With Government statistics showing that as many as 12 young people die each week as a result of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a college in South Yorkshire has joined the growing number of education providers who are recognising the lifesaving benefits of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).

Dearne Valley College takes its responsibilities for the welfare of its students very seriously and, to demonstrate this, invested in a Lifeline AED from Martek Medical, a specialist distributor of defibrillator technology and the UK distributor of the Lifeline range.

Shaun Woodward, Sports Centre Manager at Dearne Valley College,

explains: “Fortunately, there has never been a case of sudden cardiac arrest on our premises but we didn’t want to wait until it happened before taking action because then it’s too late and one young life lost is one too many. We decided to install the AED behind the reception desk in our sports centre, which means that, should an SCA occur, we would be able to respond within four minutes, significantly increasing chances of survival.”

An even more worrying statistic to come out of Government research is the fact that 80 per cent of these young SCA victims which show no prior symptoms.

AEDs are the only proven treatment to restore a normal heart rhythm and the

speed of delivery is vital as the chances of successful defibrillation decline at a rate of around 10% with each minute that passes. By providing early defibrillation, the chances of survival can be increased to as high as 75 per cent.

Ian Couldwell, Product Manager for Martek Medical, said: “It’s fantastic to see an increasing number of school and colleges recognising how important AEDs are in protecting their students and staff, particularly in their sports centres.

Sadly, in the past, AEDs have often been installed as a response to a tragedy, but we’re now seeing more and more people having the foresight to invest in them as a way of avoiding such a tragedy.”

The Lifeline AED is ideal for school environments as it is safe to use on children.

Shaun Woodward added: “All of our sports centre staff are trained to use the AED and it forms part of our regular first aid training, which takes place every three months. Our staff have found it extremely straightforward to work with and the talk-through guide is invaluable, as it helps people to relax when using it.”

The Lifeline AED is easy to use and requires no prior training, meaning that even if a trained person is not in the vicinity the patient can still be treated with life-saving defibrillation.

An independent study by the University of Illinois concluded that the Lifeline AED has the highest success rate for untrained users being able to deliver a safe and effective defibrillation shock to the patient. Clear and concise voice instructions guide the user through the process of use in an emergency situation, making the whole process straightforward and providing the best chance of saving a life.

Martek Medical is the official UK distributor for Defibtech LLC, a leading innovator in the field of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Martek Medical provides the full range of Lifeline defibrillators, which are designed to be used by both professionals and nonprofessionals to restore a heart to a normal rhythm in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. n For further information please visit www.martek-medical.com Photo shows Lee South the Deputy Manager of the sports centre at Dearne Valley College, with their Lifeline AED from Martek Medical.

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EQUITONE opens up a bright future for inner city school An EQUITONE architectural fibre cement facade from Marley Eternit has been used to clad a new £17.6 million, RIBA award-winning Academy in inner-city Birmingham.

EQUITONE [natura] and [textura] was specified by architects DE RIJKE MARSH MORGAN for the new BREEAM ‘Very Good’ St Albans Academy, which has been awarded both a RIBA West Midlands Regional and a National Award.

EQUITONE brings together the Marley Eternit ranges [natura], [tectiva], [pictura] and [textura] to give these architectural materials an identity that is recognised as the material of choice to achieve appealing and inspiring buildings.

Fibre cement [textura] was specified by the architects in vivid colours to emphasise the two axes within the school and the entrance area, which connect the two small “schools within a school” to the sixth form and specialist teaching areas with [natura] used as a darker finish to contrast the bright colours of [textura].

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architects for the facade and fixed in vertical bands of varying widths, responding to the masonry of the adjacent Grade II listed St Albans the Martyr Church, to which the Academy owes its founding and inclusive ethos.

Paradoxically, the material also relates to the adjacent industrial warehouses as the project was intended to anticipate the future renegeneration of this deprived neighbourhood in Central Birmingham, demonstrating how a fibre cement facade can bridge the gap between contemporary and traditional architecture.

Michael Spooner of DE RIJKE MARSH MORGAN said: “We selected EQUITONE because it is expressive, colourful, and economic. We worked strictly with standard panel widths and half widths to avoid waste, and set the windows around this to maximise efficiency of the material. The window reveals and soffit panels were also in colour to give the building a sense of solidity.”

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school, each with their own headteacher, to accommodate 800 pupils aged 1118. Two small schools on one side of the building are linked with specialist learning spaces, on the other by a spacious, dramatic central atrium.

The fibre cement facade panels are rivet fixed to Marley Eternit’s Helping Hand framing system.

Marley Eternit fibre cement architectural facades offer an installed life expectancy of at least 50 years and can achieve an A+ rating as defined in the BRE Green Guide to Specification based on generic rating for autoclaved fibre cement single sheet - (Element Ref: 80623042, 806230422, 806230447, 806230450).

The clients on this project were Lend Lease, Birmingham Local Education Partnership and Ark. The main contractor was Lend Lease and the specialist contractor responsible for installing the cladding was Horbury Building Systems.

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A greener future The energy challenge One of the biggest challenges that universities face today is keeping energy costs under control and improving the carbon footprint of campuses. The Carbon Trust estimates annual energy costs for the Further and Higher Education (FHE) sector are around ÂŁ200 million,

resulting in CO2 emissions of around 3.5 million tonnes per year.

The pressure is on to cut costs, improve efficiencies and be as transparent as possible about energy reporting as the FHE sector comes increasingly under the spot light to comply with ambitious carbon reduction commitments and provide

cutting edge learning environments on limited budgets. In a highly competitive market having green credentials is now a ‘must have’ for universities, in order to secure new funding and attract the best calibre -personnel and students.

Power hungry R&D This is a particularly tough challenge for facilities directors and estate managers when it comes to running research and development facilities, where energy consumption is often high due to the specialist heating, cooling, lighting and technology systems needed to run controlled research environments. The clean rooms, contained greenhouses, plant growth chambers, walk in environmental chambers and other research facilities that are integral to the success of research initiatives across the board, from Life Science to Pharmaceutical and Biological Chemistry departments, are by their nature power hungry.

Help is, however, at hand and recent advancements in controlled environment technologies are providing faculties with sustainable energy management solutions that are making a real difference to the running costs of research facilities.

No compromise Unigro, a leader in the delivery of controlled environmental technology (CET), is helping universities break new ground in this area and realise not only significant energy savings but install cutting edge research facilities. Impressive annual carbon footprint reductions are being made, with one recent university CET installation reducing CO2 emissions from 140 tonnes to 18

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tonnes a year. Such dramatic savings are paving the way for a greener future in research and development as sustainable energy management becomes achievable for the FHE sector, through solutions such as Unigro’s revolutionary CERESYSTEM, a bespoke, modular and project-specific cooling, heating and environmental control solution for controlled environments.

Unigro’s unique plant and control strategies combined with established technologies provide a solution to meet all requirements and budgets.

The CERESYSTEM is the culmination of over a decade of experience combined with the latest technological innovation delivering control, efficiency and reliability without compromise.

CERESYSTEM is heralding a new era in sustainable energy management.

At its core sits Unigro’s Coolth Tank technology – the use of stored reserves of cooling and heating capacity that can be used as needed to maintain a constant temperature. When CERESYSTEM is incorporated into the site’s- existing - services infrastructure

it can enhance energy savings and reduce running costs across campus, providing truly sustainable energy management.

challenges that many Universities face when putting new research facilities and buildings in place. These included: n Maximisation of space - the The University of Warwick GroDome, measuring 520m2, was One of Unigro’s latest projects has designed to sit on the roof of the new been with the University of Warwick, main ground floor laboratory complex which opened its doors in September to maximise space and provide 2013 to a new research centre focused efficient workflow. on fundamental plant science research n Future proofing - the facility, which related to securing the provision consists of thirteen independently of high-quality food for future controlled negative air pressure generations. contained chambers, provides the The second floor greenhouse highest level of future flexibility. suite comprises the latest GroDome The potential for which is further technology from Unigro, as well as its augmented by the use of nonnew CERESYSTEM. The facility provides structural internal partitions, a growing environment with natural permitting removal to increase the size light and uses the latest energy saving of a chamber to facilitate alternative heating and cooling technologies to internal layouts. ensure it is as efficient as possible. n Containment of independent A number of key considerations research - the GroDome frame needed to be taken into account to structure is constructed from three achieve an environmentally sustainable -radii box steel sections to form building without compromising its distinctive curve. This was then research and development needs. glazed to deliver a completely sealed The installation overcame some key unit providing thermal efficiency and g

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airtight containment, with the highest irradiance values available. n Independently controlled environments providing accurate temperature control throughout the year - in order to maintain the highly accurate temperature control without the need for venting or shading, Unigro included its efficient cooling and heating system, which incorporates a unique coolth tank system into the design. n Sophisticated BMS system – Unigro installed a BMS System with a bespoke operational strategy. This operates all run and standby cooling / heating, air handling, pressurisation and horticultural functionality, whilst maintaining the complete flexibility

of an open protocol system putting the scientists and researchers at the University of Warwick in the driving seat to manage the facility.

The solution is a new research centre which provides state-of-theart growing environments, allowing scientists to study plants as diverse as; wheat, maize, broccoli, lettuce, onions, carrots and arabidopsis to ensure a sustainable and secure supply of food, for the planet’s growing population. More than 80 scientists will be studying vital issues such as resistance to pests and diseases, how plants cope with environmental stress and the mechanisms behind plant reproduction.

Speaking at the time of the launch of

the new facility, University of Warwick Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Nigel Thrift said: “Feeding the world’s growing populations is one of the most pressing issues of the 21st century. At the University of Warwick, food security is one of our research priorities and this new facility clearly demonstrates our commitment to this area. It will bring together the best minds with the latest technology to ensure that we rise to this global challenge.”

University of Warwick Head of the School of Life Sciences Professor John McCarthy said: “Construction of the state-of-the-art Phytobiology Facility represents a key step in our plan to create a modern School of Life Sciences on the main campus at Warwick that integrates outstanding plant science with equally outstanding research on a wide range of other organisms and systems. We all look forward to seeing the fruits of the excellent research that will be performed in this facility over the coming years.”

Wider applications As new technology develops, it is a huge challenge ensuring a glasshouse, growth chamber or research facility remains state of the art. Ensuring departments break new ground in research and remain at the forefront of their sectors is key to the future.

Managing spiralling energy costs and keeping the total cost of ownership of these facilities within budget, is the difference between success and failure. Unigro has made it even easier for anyone working in research and development to access its cutting-edge contained environment solutions by offering a range of easy to install add-ons and new reporting functionality, that mean universities have real insight into their energy usage for the first time. n For further information visit the website at www.unigro.co.uk

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All together now Devising and implementing an energy management strategy across a number of disparate buildings can seem an overwhelming and intimidating task.

Steve Browning, Marketing Manager at Trend Control Systems demystifies the process and explains how to maximise the potential of a Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS).

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he vast majority of organisations are looking to optimise their energy use, however, developing a cohesive strategy that will achieve this objective is sometimes easier said than done. The amount of variables to consider with regards to a single building can appear daunting enough, so it is no surprise that configuring and implementing a system across a number of disparate structures can strike fear into the hearts of even the most hardened building services engineers. The

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good news is that by tackling the issue systematically, identifying the ‘low hanging fruit’ and making immediate savings needn’t be difficult.

Case in point Educational establishments and healthcare estates are prime examples of environments where monitoring and managing energy use across a number of buildings of different shapes, sizes and ages has to be addressed. Very often they have changed from their original

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use and have their own unique infrastructures, which needs to be accounted for.

Regardless of how an estate is configured, the most important thing to do first is to recognise the importance of energy management, understand the benefits it brings and take the time to identify what needs to be achieved. While this might sound simplistic, getting ‘buy in’ from all areas of an organisation will undoubtedly make the entire process much smoother.

The chances are that each building

immediate savings, while items such as boilers, chillers, air conditioning and pumps can be checked to make sure they are working correctly. Any maintenance issues to do with the BEMS or the building services equipment can also be dealt with at the same time.

Educational establishments and healthcare estates are prime examples of environments where monitoring and managing energy use across a number of buildings of different shapes, sizes and ages has to be addressed. on an estate will have some kind of BEMS already installed and therefore one of the best ways to review the way they are being used and identify ways to make improvements is through an energy audit.

Expert help The word audit is somewhat ambiguous and one auditor’s approach can be very different to another’s. To get the most out of this exercise it is important to commission an expert to carry it out, as only someone with the requisite skills and insight will be able to fully understand the way a building is being used and highlight where its current infrastructure can be enhanced. They will then make meaningful suggestions and present them in a way that enables

investment decisions to be made quickly and easily.

A well structured, thorough and professionally conducted audit will ask probing questions, drill down to the finer details and provide guidance about implementing technologies such as air balancers and variable speed drives. Only auditors that have in-depth knowledge about the latest product innovations, legislation and best practice can get under the skin of a building. For example, it’s all very well pointing out that there are two boilers but the real value comes in suggesting how they could be controlled more efficiently.

It is often the case that adjustments can be made to the BEMS during the audit visit itself that will deliver

Plan of action Where having an audit really comes into its own is in its ability to help construct an energy management plan that features a prioritised summary of activities that should be carried out in the short, medium and long terms.

It will help break the project down into ‘bite sized chucks’ that could initially focus on gathering utilities based data, identifying wastage, and then prioritising ways to reduce energy consumption across the entire estate. Alternatively, it might be better to carry out work on a building-by-building basis, whereby budget can be allocated to each one to make improvements.

An energy audit can lead to some outstanding results, such as those experienced by Sidmouth Hospital in Devon. During a Trend engineer’s time on-site, improvements to its BEMS settings were made which included altering heating times in intermittently occupied areas from 24 hours a day to only between 06:00 and 22:00, and reducing heating setpoints to 21°C. These actions resulted in an estimated £7,000 of savings per annum and a reduction of over 43 tonnes of CO2.

Sweat the assets When a BEMS is first commissioned it is configured around an existing building layout and occupancy patterns.

These can change over time and old and poorly performing time clocks and setpoints; conflicting heating and cooling; incorrectly calibrated control loops, valves, actuators and sensors; new layouts and repartitioning; and the addition or relocation of g equipment can have a detrimental

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effect on energy consumption.

With budgets being squeezed ever tighter, simply ripping out and replacing existing systems is not an option, and there is often pressure from the finance director to achieve more with less money. Therefore, making small adjustments and working with a manufacturer that provides backwards compatible and fully interoperable products can maximise the potential of an existing BEMS. This level of flexibility will enable work to be carried out at the pace that suits time and budget constraints.

This approach can get energy use under control surprisingly quickly and, what’s more, any savings that are made can be reinvested for further activities across the rest of the estate.

Don’t mix and match As stated earlier, most buildings will have their own BEMS installed.

Although being able to control and monitor energy use from one central location makes life much easier for the building services manager, integrating different systems is something that should be approached with caution.

While interfacing one manufacturer’s system into another is possible through the very careful adoption of technology and expert advice, it is complex and the objectives must be very clearly defined at the outset. This is because a manufacturer’s products will be specifically designed to work with a certain protocol and using devices from the same supplier ensures quick, easy

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and seamless integration of terminal units, controllers and modules. It therefore makes sense to work with products that have been designed and built to operate in perfect harmony with other devices around a specific protocol.

Some engineers also make the mistake of installing a number of different controls providers’ products because certain elements are cheaper. However, a failure to look at the long-term picture when using multiple providers can actually result in additional maintenance and repair costs, and drastically compromise the longevity of the BEMS. For example, should something go wrong with a third-party device and a chosen installation and maintenance partner is not able to remedy the problem, it could mean that specialist – and for that read expensive – assistance will be required. Ultimately, it could transpire that there is no possible solution and an entire system, or a big part of it, could need to be ripped out

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and replaced.

One way that energy related data could be centrally monitored is by feeding it back to a central location using an existing IT network infrastructure. As all buildings on an estate will usually be able to ‘talk to each other’ via a campus area network it should, in most cases, be possible to for the BEMS to operate over this medium and a BEMS vendor will be able to advise accordingly.

Positive attitude The key to immediate savings is to get the ball rolling by recognising the need for an energy management plan and configuring targets that are achievable. BEMS are at the forefront of the drive towards greater energy efficiency and the cost savings and environmental benefits that can be experienced as a result of investing in and optimising this technology are considerable and within easier reach than perhaps initially thought. n For further information please visit www.trendcontrols.com

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Licence to print ID Card printing across campus on a budget

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s many people are now aware, the business of printing ID cards for staff, visitors or students need not be restricted to a single office or location. Modern

ID card software and printers can be rolled out across campus for surprisingly little cost, bringing the benefits of less waiting time and greater versatility, because cards are

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produced at the point of issue.

Card printing software can come in various forms and levels of advancement, depending on the user’s requirements.

Some educational establishments will have card printing software that is integrated with their access control system. This enables design and printing procedures to be centralised and readily put into production. For those using standalone card design software, however, there are certain things to consider.

In the case of a smaller establishment, printing might be done in a single location – a reception or main office, for example. Costs are lower as the

software does not need as many features and perhaps only one or two printers are required (at least one back-up printer is a common-sense investment during a busy registration period!).

Where a larger campus is involved, there could be several sites which require an ID card printer and software, so, what happens then? ID card software manufacturers have a solution in the form of additional licences, often tailored to ‘release’ the features required to the relevant campus locations. Datacard’s ID Works software for example enables the purchase of a main licence containing a full suite of card printing features and the choice to purchase additional, user specific licences for the point of production. This brings down the cost of having more than one licensed PC or laptop because the additional licences are available at a lower premium. A licence may simply have ‘Production’ functionality to enable printing at site or just ‘Design’ capability where a card needs to be created. A full list of the features that are needed can be discussed at the point of sale in order that the correct version is specified as most software has several levels of advancement.

The science of compliance It is commonplace for most establishments, not just those in the field of HE, to store data centrally. A question which springs to mind is: how do I transfer my records to the card printing software? The answer is: very easily! Higher versions of most

card printing software will have a functionality known as ‘ODBC’, or Open Database Compliance. That is to say, the card printing software can access and extract data from other database file types, usually in a ‘CSV’ format, such as Excel or Access. Updating your central database simultaneously updates the card printing software, negating the need to copy and paste data.

Sign of the times Historically site visitors have used a signing-in book. Traditional paperbased visitor pass systems allow organisations to issue all of their visitors with a visitor pass featuring Health & Safety rules that must be followed whilst on-site. This pass is then visibly worn by the visitor throughout their stay, clearly indicating that they are authorised to be on site.

The emergency evacuation register within the system provides an accurate, up-to-date record of all visitors on site which is useful in the event of an emergency. As each visitor enters your premises they are issued with a visitor pass which contains health and safety information, thus helping you comply with Regulation 3 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. At the same time as completing the visitor details on the pass, the Emergency Evacuation Register is automatically completed.

This ensures that reception has an accurate record of all visitors on site. A ‘discreet sheet’ helps protect the names of previous visitors.

Modern visitor management systems g manage your visitors electronically

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using a simple yet effective out-ofthe-box solution. The benefits of such a system are manifold. Firstly, and possibly most importantly, site security is enhanced by having a highly secure system in place which allows management of staff and visitors through a single location. In turn, this makes it far easier to monitor people for Health & Safety purposes and for fire drills. In the long-term, an electronic system will save money and resources versus the ongoing outlay involved in paper-based systems, particularly if re-writable cards are used.

Words to the wise For sites which have opted for more than one ID machine, the wisdom of having more than one card printer is not just logistical. Modern card printers are relatively small and light so can be relocated as required. This ensures versatility and means back-up machines are ‘on hand’ where a big enrolment or reprint job is imminent.

Additionally, card printer ribbons for the smaller decentralised site may not require such a large yield, so ribbon costs can necessarily be reduced. Canny buyers might be able to negotiate a discount by buying several lower yield ribbons to spread out across campus and equip each

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card printer. The ribbons could easily be removed and swapped, assuming the same model printer is used in each site, as required.

Buying all your supplies in one go is a good way to save because most good suppliers will have price breaks in place that reward bulk purchase.

To save even more money and really expedite a print job however, many organisations will opt for a pre-printed card which can later be personalised at the point of issue, perhaps with a name, ID number and a photo. By buying pre-printed cards in bulk, costs are reduced dramatically, both because of economy of scale and by the need for fewer deliveries. A secondary benefit is that pre-printed cards will have a noticeably sharper finish than that produced by a desktop card

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printer alone and can also incorporate a gold or silver ‘hotfoil’ stamp or a hologram.

Personalisation of the resultant ID cards on site can be in colour, although, in many instances, only a monochrome ribbon is required.

Monochrome ribbons simply print in one colour, usually have a higher yield and cost a lot less than a full colour ribbon. Personalising cards with monochrome text, rather than full colour, can be up to four times faster, saving valuable time as well as money.

In the current economic climate it makes sense for buyers to source from home, boosting the local economy and reducing the air miles involved in their purchases. A visit to your supplier’s website will provide a background to the product and the manufacturersupplier relationship and, at the same time, give you the reassurance that the products are exactly what you expect and the after-sales support is included.

Whether specifying new card printer hardware, software, consumables (or all of the above), contact a reputable UK-based company well before your next enrolment. n For further information please visit www.bannerbridge. co.uk/ID_Card_Printers/

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UPS

The energy gap

2015

The UK is facing a future where our white goods could be turned off remotely by The Grid as demand dramatically outstrips our domestic supply. We will have no option but to import what power we need to meet our consumption requirements and keep education online.

Here, Darren Pearce, Managing Director of Powertecnique looks at the rapidly approaching energy gap and examines possible ways forward, including the importance to universities and higher education facilities of back-up power supplies.

“The Grid capability is falling short now and without some quick policy making and significant investment the situation could mean we all have our power turned off when we least expect it – that is institutions as well as domestic users. In my opinion delays in agreeing to the building of new nuclear power stations is an error, leaving the country in a vulnerable position. Although there has been serious development of alternative green solutions, especially wind power, we are still in an insecure situation for the future. Unfortunately when the wind is not blowing you get no output. So we need back-up.

Since the closing of coal powered power stations because of dirty

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emissions, there was a rush to gas turbines as the replacement backup solution, but the North Sea supply is soon to run out. We are looking at a UK that will not be able to generate the capacity required to run the country. This leaves us in the precarious position both economically and politically of having to import a significant part of our energy supply.

Shale gas, extracted by hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) of rock formations, is the latest champion of the supply sector and does offer a potential solution to this uncomfortable scenario. Last year Centrica announced its investment of £160M into fracking fields around Blackpool. However fracking is not

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without controversy. Opponents claim that it is harmful to the environment, leading to water pollution, methane leakage and seismic activity, as well as the industrialization of the countryside. It also represents big investment in yet another fossil fuel rather than a renewable resource.

As a result of these supply concerns and a continually high energy consumption rate, it may just be that the future will include widespread installation of so-called smart meters and smart-devices in schools and universities. These advanced technologies allow utility companies and The Grid to better track and manage energy used by customers, aiming to increase efficiency, lower

costs, and reduce pollution.

The Grid is required by law to balance supply and demand in the network.

It is already allowed to shut down power to industrial firms to balance the grid. Now it is asking that all new appliances including electric ovens and air-conditioning units be fitted with sensors that could remotely shut them down when the UK’s generators struggle to meet demand for electricity supply. Counterparts in 34 European countries are supporting the proposal and such appliances could be in the shops in less than three years.

There is already some public resistance to the big brother approach, and scepticism surrounding potential additional revenue streams which could then be made possible for the big supply firms and producers alike. However I believe without an alternative, their implementation is likely to become necessary and commonplace.

Other European members are pursuing a variety of different energy strategies for the future depending

upon their existing infrastructures, consumption requirements and investment levels. Germany announced a moratorium on nuclear power as a reaction to the disaster in Fukushima, Japan in 2011. The country had already surpassed the 20% threshold for renewable power supply and is home to 37% of the world’s solar plants. The governing coalition has to date shut down roughly 40 percent of the country’s nuclear generating capacity.

Meanwhile France, the world’s most nuclear dependent nation, with 58 power reactors and deriving 75% of its supply from nuclear power, is focusing on security development. As the world’s largest exporter of electricity the country is active in advancing new nuclear technologies and is building its first Generation III reactor. Flexblue is another new generation project involving a submerged nuclear power plant concept, which would be housed in a submerged 12,000 ton cylinder, offshore at about 100 m depth. Subject to approval, construction could start

on a prototype unit this year ready for launch and deployment in 2016.

In my opinion nuclear power is still the most reliant and viable solution for the UK. Wind farms and the like are less predictable than traditional power stations, increasing the risk of blackouts. Whilst developing renewable energy production is important, reliability and consumption levels are inescapable factors for which the country must plan and new nuclear power is the closest we have to a green solution today.

However, there aren’t currently enough nuclear reactors to meet with demand and the amount of energy we are currently using, so the potential energy gap means that we won’t have sufficient energy to service everyone in the UK and the risk of power cuts will be so much higher. The government may ask educational facilities and businesses to close between 4pm and 8pm to prevent an energy crisis.

So what will they be able to do about it? One answer is to gear up with g back-up power supplies: UPS systems

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(Uninterruptible Power Supplies) and diesel generators.

Another is to export power back to the grid.

UPS units work instantaneously when power is turned off, because the UPS transfers the load onto a battery for an emergency period of time.

Standard units last up to five or ten minutes, with the maximum reaching around 30 minutes.

This is where a diesel generator comes in. The UPS is able to facilitate a controlled shut down so that there is time for the diesel generator to power up and run in the event of a power switch-off.

Diesel generators can’t pick up the load immediately as it takes time to warm up and get to full capacity to manage the load. The load step represents how much of the load the generator can support. For example, if a

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120kVA UPS generator has a load step of 50%, it only takes 60kVA when it first turns on, and takes time to manage the remainder. We test this with a load bank which simulates a UPS/generator with the electrical load to make sure that it can carry the supply.

UPS batteries only have a shelf life of ten years, and that’s when they are stored in the right conditions so in the face of the Energy Gap 2015, we need to get even better at ensuring people keep their equipment serviced and ready for use at any time.

Businesses and educational facilities can currently feed power back to the grid at a good rate, and our engineers design solutions for doing this. Short term operating reserve (STOR) is a service that creates additional revenue sources for power users, typically generating around £7000/MW per year plus fuel and operating costs. So

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it’s revenue that offsets power costs, but that also supports the preservation of valuable power for all.

Working with critically important organizations such as universities and colleges, we already know how to support businesses if there is an accidental lapse in power from the grid, and how to export unused power back to the grid. So we feel responsible for educating companies about the need to protect their power supplies during potential intentional shut downs, and to preserve existing power rather than wasting it. None of our customers’ organizations currently notice an operational difference if the grid suddenly fails them and our UPS and generators take over. We want to make sure this is the case in all critical organizations across Britain. n For further information please visit www. Powertecnique.com

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