Campus Estate Management Winter 2020

Winter 2020

By the book

A flagship library at the heart of Canterbury campus

8 Industry News The latest news and views on campus

26 Biocides?

The arguments for and against

30 The heart desires Using end-user needs in design

34 Hand hygiene Tackling compliance in education facilities

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Contents 4 Cover Story By the book A flagship library at the heart of Canterbury campus 8 Product & Industry News The latest news and views on campus

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30 The heart desires Using end-user needs to future-proof student union 34 Hand hygiene Tackling compliance in educational facilities

22 Cool under pressure Student wellbeing is all about keeping cool

38 Creative collaboration How digital teamwork unlocked a German testing environment in the UK

26 Biocides?

There Is No ‘Silver Bullet’ the arguments for and against

42 Digital learning How AV design fosters collaboration and innovation

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COVER STORY

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By the book A flagship library and teaching development at the heart of Canterbury campus

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omprising a new wing and refurbishment of the original building, Penoyre & Prasad’s dramatic transformation of the 1960s library incorporates increased study and work areas, a variety of teaching spaces, social learning, café, exhibition, special collections archive and conference suite.

The treatment of the extension façade and new entrance portico inverts the balance of the original Brutalist architecture to craft a holistic identity, creating a high quality, civic centrepiece that the original masterplan intended.

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Scheme description The brief for the refurbishment and extension of Templeman Library was for a contemporary library to respond to new patterns of study and teaching. Working closely with the Estates Department, Penoyre & Prasad phased the project allowing the building to remain open throughout the works: Phase 1 comprised a 5,350m2 new extension to the original library, providing increased study, research, staff workspaces, teaching suite, 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and conference suites, social learning, café, exhibition space and special collections archive.

Phase 2 addressed the majority of the existing 12,500m2 library, which required a value for money upgrade to aesthetically lift the building and deal with accessibility and defect issues. Its hidden strengths were revealed by: • Adding two major new entrances • Removing sections of central core floor at each level to let in daylight and create views throughout, improving connectivity and wayfinding • Replacing glazing with curtain walling to weave old and new into one The refurbishment brings natural light into the deep building plan,

enhances circulation, and provides greater flexibility, energy efficiency and a comprehensive renewal of the interiors.

Phase 3 will upgrade the 1990s eastern extension and some upper floors.

Externally the approach was to connect old and new in a contemporary way drawing on ideas inherent to Brutalist architecture; an honesty of materials and the display of structure as an architectural element. Pre-cast concrete fins, bronze anodised curtain walling and mesh panelling form the extension façade and fill the brick piers of the existing building, making an attractive and sustainable envelope.

Concrete fins observe the vertical rhythm of the original brick piers whilst providing a compositional counterpoint to their heavy, gravitybound architecture. The treatment of the extension façade and new portico inverts the balance of the original architecture to create a strong and holistic identity.

A simple strategy reflecting site and brief requirements allowed Penoyre & Prasad to put value where it mattered: in an inspiring new building rather than in ground

and site logistics. Continuous cost management and use of BIM assisted communication, decision making, team coordination and clash detection mitigated risks.

The project’s complexity lay in dealing with an existing building that needed to remain in use throughout.

People flow on campus, prominence of location, construction traffic and phasing of works informed the strategy. By delivering the new extension first, users could benefit faster from the improvement whilst the phase 2 works were underway.

The Library and central lawn sit at the heart of the original Lord Holford masterplan. A new landscaped, raised entrance podium along the full southern length of the library brings together old and new, navigates complex internal levels and enriches the public realm, providing a civic place for students to study and gather with views south over Canterbury and the cathedral.

Sustainability With a goal of achieving a building that would operate in the same way throughout its new and old parts it was necessary to apply the right strategy in the right place.

The strategy focused on a naturally ventilated, high thermal mass passive first approach, refined by seasonal mixed mode ventilation with BMS control and night cooling, openable windows, use of district heating and similar lighting controls in old/new areas. Thermal modelling and detection analysed the existing building to inform the amount, location and specification of insulation and glazing and the concrete fin façade/shading elements and helped position the extension. A 43% improvement in Part L regulated CO2 emissions is predicted across the whole library and a PO study is planned in 2019/2020.

Universal design Physical access to the building for those with mobility difficulties was at the forefront of planning. The design includes a raised landscape to resolve access into the building (previously stepped access only) and adds recreational space. Other initiatives include: • 80% of shelving changed from 7 shelves to 5 for easier access (aiming for 100% within 3 years) • All entrances are wheelchairaccessible, stairs have been widened

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and walkways are wheelchair accessible • Lifts provided in 3 areas including platform lifts • A new Hygiene Room includes an accessible shower with hoist, toilet and washbasin, accredited one of two in Canterbury through the ‘Changing Places - Changing lives’ initiative • Optimum acoustic zoning of silent, quiet and social study areas across the building and specification of acoustic absorption, lighting and furniture has created interior settings for a wide variety of study spaces, including a dedicated ‘Chill Out Zone’ to assist student wellbeing.

Community impact and engagement Public engagement with Special Collections and Archives has increased significantly since opening the new reading room and training space. Local schools and sixth forms visit for project-work, talks, archives and collection viewings, helping to introduce the University to those who have never experienced or considered this option.

A community engagement piece ‘Diaries of the Here and Now’ led

by Templeman encouraged people to write a diary on the centenary of 6 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

Armistice Day. The responses will be exhibited this year, one year on.

Templeman have worked closely with the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, jointly curating an exhibition based primarily on Templeman’s David Drummond Pantomime Collection, helping to support Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre. They also work with the Gulbenkian Theatre on campus; National Lottery Heritage Funding facilitated their work with youth groups to explore the Gulbenkian’s archives.

A local art commission was held as part of the redevelopment project, liaising with art organisations on concepts. The successful artist - local resident Sarah Craske - produced a digital installation named Mundus Subterraneous, revealing the microscopic life forms hidden in the Library. A new gallery space now showcases diverse exhibitions curated by students, academics and the public, including research outputs.

Numbers of public users of the Templeman Library borrowing books, including memberships from schools and colleges, has increased significantly since the Library’s

refurbishment. The new Lecture Theatre and seminar rooms are used regularly by community groups, local businesses and charities for conferences and events outside of teaching times.

The project was used as a learning opportunity for the university’s students: • A RIBA research award enabled exploration of types of study spaces and consulted existing students on what conditions they need for studying, from furniture to atmosphere • Working closely with the Kent School of Architecture’s 2nd year BA students, to create a project brief that ran in parallel with the project design process. The design team attended crits and tutorials • Running a design charette with architecture students to design social study interior settings • Penoyre & Prasad gave an open lecture on the project at the architecture school • Creating exhibitions and furniture sample testing at the library For further information please visit www.penoyreprasad.com

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PRODUCT & INDUSTRY NEWS

Restricting windows for student safety shouldn’t be a university challenge

Freshers Week is now a distant memory and the latest batch of students will have settled into their new lodgings, Universities are being urged to ensure that all campus accommodation windows are suitably secure – and reminded that if they’re not, the cost and effort to make them safe is minimal compared with the potential consequences of death or injury.

Universities already have estate management maintenance teams in place to carry out inspections and undertake installations, the only budgetary cost of fitting window restrictors is for the products themselves, which is miniscule compared to the potentially tragic consequences of not having them.

“Heart breaking news reports of students falling or jumping from the windows of their accommodation are becoming more commonplace,” says Toby Staff, Managing Director of Newstar Door Controls.

“Universities have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that window restrictors are in place and fully operational, and that windows can’t be opened beyond the British Standard span of 100mm.

“The Health and Safety Executive advise that ‘windows that are large enough to allow people to fall out should be restrained sufficiently to prevent such falls and window restrictors should only be able to be disengaged using a special tool or key’.

“It’s highly recommended to fit a restrictor that’s not only strong enough to prevent a window being forced open, but also robust and complex enough not to be unlocked by anything other than the correct key.

“The Cubelock Premier window restrictor is designed with a Triple Lock high security mechanism that 8 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

provides extra student protection from attack by non-key holders, delivering the ultimate in safety and security.

“Cubelock keys have been designed with three teeth, making it almost impossible to ‘pick’ the Safe Lock Action restrictor with an alternative instrument.

In addition, if the lock is tampered with to the point of breaking, it will fail in the locked position.

“Because our Cubelock window restrictors are so easy to install, with just 4 screws required to fit each one, many can be installed over a short period of time, making them ideal for a university’s maintenance team.

Also, fitting a high-quality product such as the Cubelock will reduce the amount of regular inspections required, saving time in the long run.”

Certass TA, the largest trade association in the fenestration sector, has recently released its ‘Good Practice Fitting Window Restrictors 2019 Technical Sheet’, explaining best practice principles to follow.

Jon Vanstone, Chair at Certass Trade Association, says: “Using the Health & Safety Executive recommendations across the board would give appropriate protection in domestic buildings – from high-rise student accommodation to your average 3 bed semi-detached family home and everything in between.

“As an award-winning best practice association, Certass wants to ensure that every window installed is safe for occupants both present and future. These restrictors are a low-cost inclusion that has a life-saving potential.”

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Bureau Veritas urges education sector to take a more studious approach to saftey Bureau Veritas is urging all education institutions to add a more diligent approach to safety and compliance as a priority focus this year.ccording to a recent investigation, 13% of schools in the UK have not carried out a fire risk assessment and one in ten do not have an appropriate electrical test certificate.1 This follows a previous report which estimated that as many as 700 schools in the UK were failing to safely manage asbestos in their buildings, potentially putting thousands of staff and pupils at risk.2 The consensus is that this is part consequence of an increasingly turbulent time for the educational sector with many teachers left overstretched, classes bigger than ever and many buildings in need of major repair work.

In response, Bureau Veritas is keen to assert that, irrespective of the current difficult climate, safety should and must come first.

Shane Grace, Business Unit Director for the Health, Safety & Inspection Division at Bureau Veritas, comments: “While we recognise the increased pressure that educational providers are operating under, the reality is that safety must remain paramount. They have a duty of care and an absolute responsibility to ensure that their incumbents; pupils and staff alike, are able to teach and learn in a safe and comfortable environment – and that’s not just in terms of schools but the higher education sector like universities and student accommodation.

“From our experience, many facilities will wait to conduct their maintenance programmes over the school holidays. However, it is important to note that when it comes to compliance management, whether it be

asbestos, fire risk assessment, legionella and electrical safety, it doesn’t just boil down to a standard periodic check, but also regular, diligent monitoring to ensure best practice standards are maintained and, in turn, compliance.”

Legally, all schools with asbestos in their buildings must ensure they manage it effectively to protect staff and students, and, in common with any other business or employer, they have a statutory duty to control the risk of Legionella on their premises.

In terms of electrical safety, schools are required to carry out routine checks on fixed electrical installations every six months and formal fixed electrical testing every five years.

If there is a swimming pool on site, formal inspection and testing must be done every 12 months.

While under the Fire Safety Order 2005 any responsible person operating in an educational arena must carry out a fire risk assessment to ensure adequate safety measures are place to negate risk, with particular onus on the less able, those with special needs and children.

Shane adds: “For any education establishments that haven’t already, we would urge them to prioritise safety compliance, particularly in relations to health and safety, asbestos, legionella control, fire safety risk and electrical safety, this year. The reality is that, in failing to do so, providers could be leaving themselves open to a disaster just waiting to happen.”

To find out more about Bureau Veritas’ services visit www.bureauveritas.co.uk CAMPUS | Winter 2020 | 9

Stepnell crosses the finish line with Leicestershire sports complex

Construction of a new £2.1m state-of-the-art school sports facility in Loughborough has been completed by national construction firm Stepnell.

The complete construction partner was appointed

by Loughborough Schools Foundation, a charitable foundation made up of four independent schools situated at two neighbouring campuses in south Loughborough and attended by around 2,100 pupils.

The Parkin Sports Centre, which features a sports hall, fitness suite, dance studio, changing rooms, classrooms and reception area, will be predominantly used by students of Loughborough High School and Loughborough Amherst School. The foundation also oversees Loughborough Grammar School, Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Nursery.

Stepnell’s East Midlands team worked closely with A+G architects to design and build the ultra-modern sports complex, which took a total of 26 weeks to complete and was the team’s third project delivered for Loughborough Schools Foundation.

Thomas Sewell, Stepnell regional director, said: “We are extremely proud and pleased to have completed such a stunning sports facility, creating a space for students to learn new valuable skills in an exceptional 10 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

learning environment and enjoy playing sport at the same time.

“Working in a live environment is never easy and this project was particularly challenging due the central location of the new sports hall on the school campus, surrounded by occupied buildings and neighbouring boundaries. Throughout the building works, we had to ensure that our activity didn’t impact on day to day activities at the school, and we put special measures in place so that disruption was kept to a minimum.

“Our specialist sector experts understand the complexities of educational construction, and with our combination of experience and knowledge we are able to anticipate the risks and opportunities associated with educational projects and to ensure that our clients can maximise the whole life value of their investments.

The new build construction, which comprises of a structural steel frame with single span cladding, offers a multi-use space for a wide range of sports activities and is also large enough to host all-school and joint school assemblies.

Rob Grant, director of operations at Loughborough Schools Foundation, said: “Loughborough Schools Foundation is very pleased to have this fantastic new sports hall which has enhanced our sporting facilities for all of our students.

“Much consideration went into the design of the Parkin Sports Centre in order to ensure the facility offered something for everyone and encouraged sports participation at all levels. We are already seeing the benefits of the new space as our students now enjoy an increased amount of sports activities during their lessons.”

The new sports facility will make a strong addition to Stepnell’s portfolio of educational projects, which will also include the new £6m sports complex at Gordon School in Woking, once completed in summer 2020.

To find out more visit www.stepnell.co.uk

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SES Engineering Services wins contract for University of Bath high-tech facility

Leading national engineering specialist, SES Engineering Services (SES), has been appointed to deliver £12.5m worth of MEP services to the University of Bath’s £70m Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS).

SES will provide full mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services across the university’s new 11,300 sq m IAAPS site, located at the Bristol and Bath Science Park in Bristol.

The two-storey scheme will house 17 specialist pieces of equipment used to test vehicle propulsion systems, as well as offices, experimental and demonstration spaces, prototyping workshops and start-up space for future entrepreneurial activities.

The SES team, led by Operations Manager Andy Harris, will work closely with main contractor Rydon Construction and other stakeholders during the design process to ensure the integration of the propulsion test

cell suppliers’ highly complex technical requirements.

Work started on site in October 2019, with completion expected in August 2020. IAAPS will be operational in early 2021.

Steve Tovey, SES’ Business Director for Midlands and South West, said: “This latest contract win continues to demonstrate our prowess when it comes to delivering high-tech projects. Our technical expertise, experience in automotive research establishments, digital engineering capability, off site capability and ability to deliver BIM Level 2 projects were all critical in helping us secure the contract.

“IAAPS will be the catalyst to develop future generations of ultra-low emission vehicles and we look forward to applying our technical authority in delivering this landmark facility safely and on time.”

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Survey reveals commercial income streams for UK universities and indicates 11% growth Data released at CUBO’s (College and University Business Officers) Winter Conference (Edinburgh University 20-21.11.19) which had the theme of looking ahead to the future for universities and their commercial and campus services, portrayed a positive outlook for its members, with on average, income growing some 11% against the previous year.

Combining just residences, catering and conferencing income gave a total of £795.7m and an average of £22.7m across 35 institutions. In the report from November 2018, the average was £20.5m - hence a rise of 11% in the year to November 2019.

This year, data from sports activities was included in the return as an additional area to previous years, but this has not been taken into the average as this means it 12 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

would not be comparable to the previous year’s survey.

According to Jo Hardman, Vice Chair of CUBO, the findings show a very positive outlook for universities and an interesting split in terms of how that income is made up: “Once again the report this year provides our members with an interesting picture of university services and it has been very positive to see a growth in income, especially in light of the Government’ funding review and Brexit uncertainties.

Data was provided by 53 institutions, with 31 responding to both parts of the survey, that span the whole country and range in size and provision.

For further information visit www.cubo.org.uk

Gilbert-Ash appointed to deliver £17M construction project at Trinity College Leading UK construction, refurbishment and fit out contractor, Gilbert-Ash, has won a £17million design and build contract at one of England’s most historically significant colleges.

Trinity College, a constituent college of the University of Oxford, was granted planning permission last year for the erection of the new high-quality building. It is set to provide teaching facilities, residential accommodation and a multi-purpose auditorium.

Gilbert-Ash will construct 45 new en-suite study bedrooms, five dedicated teaching rooms, three multipurpose areas for music practice rooms, additional teaching rooms and a basement for plant and storage.

Advanced logistical planning is pivotal in this project as the new building will be located on a sensitive site close to several listed buildings and gardens. It represents the first major building project at Trinity College for over 50 years.

The new building will also be home to additional formal study spaces, a new reception area designed as an orangery overlooking the gardens and two additional student kitchens. There will be a kitchen to provide catering facilities, laundry and basement storage facilities, as well as male, female and gender-neutral bathrooms and ancillary accommodation.

It has been designed in a classical manner with traditional materials being carefully considered to reflect the established architectural character elsewhere in the college. It will have stone-faced elevations finished in a honey coloured ashlar limestone to complement buildings across the college and ensure it sits comfortably with its historic setting.

Having constructed the student accommodation at Wadham College, Gilbert-Ash has a well-established working relationship with the University of Oxford and

has a deep knowledge of working in areas of significant historical importance.

Raymond Gilroy, Gilbert-Ash Construction Director, commented, “Gilbert-Ash is really pleased to be working on this major project for Trinity College. We are excited about the new building and what it will offer to the university community. We are in no doubt about the challenges which lie ahead, working in a tight location surrounded by listed buildings and grounds, but our team has the experience to meticulously plan for and work through any challenges which present themselves. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and work with our partners to deliver this prestigious project.”

Working as one with Trinity College and the design team at Adam Architecture, Gilbert-Ash has developed a thorough plan to ensure the project objectives are delivered to the highest possible standard.

The structural challenges have been addressed through the sub and superstructure strategies, which include contiguous piled basement retaining walls, internal load bearing piles with in-situ concrete basement and ground floor slabs. The superstructure will be an in-situ RC frame up to roof level with proprietary timber trusses and large concrete transfer beams at first and ground level to accommodate large open column free spaces.

The project is due for completion in August 2021.

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HERU announces significant partnership with Siemens In a major step of recognition for the ground-breaking British Greentech innovation, HERU has announced a new partnership with Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, Siemens.

This new partnership will see Siemens support the production phase of the HERU Hybrid Water Heating System through sharing valuable knowledge and best practices currently used within Siemens’ factories lending a ‘best in class’ plan to bring this gamechanging invention to market. Details of the partnership can be found in a new video, available here: https:// youtu.be/cZdMlGDTe94 The HERU, a UK innovation that takes everyday items, which would previously have been destined for the "waste" management system, such as coffee cups, nappies and plastics, and converts them into energy to heat water for households and commercial buildings, is already utilising Siemens’ technology. Items such as the innovative PLC controller on the HERU, takes input from the unit via sensors and transmitters and generates useful and desired outputs to control the unit. The Siemens display unit at the front of the machine allows customer interaction with their HERU. The announcement follows the appointment of James Clark Technologies as UK manufacturer for the commercial HERU. It builds on the expertise provided by the UK's Manufacturing Technology Centre, who have been working with HERU since 2018.

Founder and CEO of HERU, Nik Spencer said: “We are absolutely delighted to be working alongside a multinational company like Siemens. Their knowledge, experience and expertise of mass industrial manufacturing is invaluable to the production of the HERU and we 14 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

look forward to working with them closely to help drive the future innovation of both the domestic and commercial HERU units.

This is a significant moment in bringing the HERU to market and builds upon both the excellent results of the ongoing field trials and the independent lifecycle assessment from Ricardo Energy & Environment. With support from Siemens, we can continue to refine the HERU in preparation for early adopter units later this year.”

Commenting on the partnership, Professor Alan Norbury, Chief Technologist, Digital Industries, Siemens plc said: “Siemens are excited to help with the future development of the HERU, particularly in the production phase where we can share 170 years of best practices and experience from our factories with the team that are turning the HERU into a commercial entity.”

This announcement comes after ten months of successful technical evaluations at Wychavon District Council and six months of trials at Hillers Farm Shop in Warwickshire. These trials, coupled with detailed independent assessment of the technology by Ricardo Energy & Environment, have found that the HERU could take the average 68m2 home with the average occupancy of 2.4 people producing 1 tonne of resource, previously discarded as "waste", from a positive contribution of 1.6 tonnes of CO2 per year to minus 80kg CO2 per year for space heating and hot water with a HERU, gas boiler and the electric grid mix of Norway in 2012.

A saving of 1680kg CO2 per year, per home; 27 million UK homes equalling 45 million tonnes of CO2 per year saved.

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Polypipe delivers water management solution to new £400m campus Polypipe Building Services, the UK’s leading developer of water management solutions for the commercial sector, will help to complete one of the largest construction projects ever commissioned by a UK university.

The Kent-based business was selected to supply a water management system to the University of Manchester’s colossal £400 million Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) in the city.

Built environment consultant Arup requested Polypipe Building Services to provide a drainage management system for the eight-storey, 78,000sqm building. The Building Services team delivered a plastic solution which incorporated large diameter Terrain FUZE soil and waste pipes. The installation of the system was undertaken by mechanical contractor NG Bailey.

To maximise installation efficiencies, Polypipe Building Services also provided continuous support during the design stage and training to contractors on site.

Jonathan Greenwood, Technical Sales Manager at Polypipe Building Services, said: “In order to remove the rainwater, we worked with the design proposal and configured the FUZE trap in the basement with the expansion of pipe in horizontal runs, which included bracketry and jointing methods.

“We were able to offer a range of fittings and materials that were sympathetic to the aesthetics of the building, while ensuring contractors on site were fully prepared to install the solution when they were delivered to the development.

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provide not only multifunctional benefits to the end user, but also financial and manpower efficiencies to our customers during projects.”

According to the university, MECD has been designed to create “world-class facilities for innovation in technology and working practices, and encourage collaboration between researchers, schools and industry”.

The seven-year development, which will have a huge overall floor space the size of 11 football pitches, will house almost 7,000 university students and more than 1,200 staff.

Don Mercer, Mechanical Senior Project Manager at NG Bailey, said: “Having previously worked with Polypipe Building Services on a number of other projects, we were already familiar with the company’s dedication to quality and efficiency and its expertise.

“Being such a high-profile development, we knew Polypipe was the ideal drainage provider for a project of this scale. We were naturally thrilled with the solution Polypipe supplied. It surpassed all expectations.

“We look forward to continuing our great relationship with Polypipe Building Services in the coming years.”

Diana Hampson, director of estates and facilities at the University of Manchester, added: “MECD will create facilities that will put the university at the forefront of engineering globally, helping attract even more worldclass talent to the institution.

“We are proud to provide such an exceptional space for our exceptional people.”

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Employees celebrated at Spirit of Sodexo Awards

Sodexo, a leading global services company, has recognised the commitment and dedication of its employees at its Spirit of Sodexo Awards.

The awards evening, attended by 600 Sodexo employees, saw 21 individuals and teams win accolades.

More than 1,200 nominations were received for the event at ACC Liverpool, hosted by celebrated satirical impressionist, Rory Bremner, on 12 December.

Employee of the Year was won by Operations Manager Nicola Newman, from Sodexo’s Northumbria University contract, as the judging panel were particularly impressed by her genuine care for students there, throughout her 20 year career.

The Army Basing Programme mobilisation team won Team of the Year for their hard work ensuring military families returning from overseas were welcomed back

to the UK with job opportunities and top class facilities.

Sean Haley, regional chairman, Sodexo UK & Ireland said: “I am extremely proud of each and every one of our winners, and very thankful for what they bring to this great company.

“The Spirit of Sodexo Awards recognise and reward colleagues who best embody the values and behaviours of our company, and our winners truly do this.

“The varied and impressive achievements showcased by all the finalists are an inspiration - these are colleagues who are living and modelling our values in all that they do, each and every day.

“It is important that we recognise the great contribution our employees have made to the success of our business.”

For further information visit www.uk.sodexo.com

Fusion21 appoints suppliers to £500 Million heating and renewables framework

Procurement organisation and social enterprise Fusion21 has announced the suppliers successfully appointed to its national Heating and Renewables Framework – worth up to £500 Million over a four-year period.

A total of 82 highly skilled firms – including 75% SMEs – have secured a place on the framework which has been designed to provide both domestic and

commercial solutions to public sector organisations including schools, colleges, academies and further / higher education establishments.

An education specific lot in partnership with the Department for Education is featured to support education establishments with their heating requirements, in addition to the framework offering a range of services from consultancy to design, servicing, maintenance and installation plus a selection of renewable technology applications.

Fusion21 members can also commission a range of commercial installations including district heating systems and the installation / servicing of Heat Interface Units.

Peter Francis, Director of Operations at Fusion21 said: “Developed in response to member and market demand, this framework provides regional coverage and access to a highly skilled supply chain including larger contractors and SMEs. For further information please visit www.fusion21.co.uk CAMPUS | Winter 2020 | 17

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Veolia CHP delivers total fitness Latest CHP technology will achieve a 32% reduction in gas consumption, and a 22% increase in electrical efficiency.

Leading resource management company, Veolia, is now helping Total Fitness achieve a 32% reduction in gas consumption using combined heat and power, CHP, across 17 health and fitness facilities in the north of England and Wales. The new 15 year contract will install the latest technology to achieve a 22% increase in electrical efficiency compared to the existing CHP units, lower energy costs and further reduce CO2 emissions from the 134,000m2 of building space.

As a leading operator of health, fitness, rehabilitation and aquatic facilities, Total Fitness operate 17 Health Clubs within the UK, advising over 100,000 members on their health and wellbeing. The company’s continual commitment to drive down energy consumption, utility costs and further reductions in carbon emissions, is one of the key drivers of the company’s business strategy.

Under the new contract each of the Health and Fitness centres will benefit from new co-generation plants that efficiently generate electricity and heat from a single fuel source to cover their energy demands.

Each onsite plant provides electricity and heat for the whole building, gyms, pools, showers, saunas, steam rooms, sanariums and domestic hot water. To match the locations’ base electrical and thermal loadings the plants are individually sized, ranging from 140kWe to 250kWe and will take the total co-generation capacity across all the sites to 3.17MWe - equivalent to the power demand from 8,400 homes..

Over the last 20 years Veolia have worked with Total Fitness to continually reduce utility consumption through a number of key green initiatives. Over this time Veolia CHP units have saved over 60,000 tonnes of CO2, and significantly lowering the carbon footprint of the fitness chain. With the existing CHP fleet nearing the end of its operational life, the new CHPs will help further key sustainability goals by delivering the benefits gained from improvements in engine technology, and control

systems over the past decade.

The contract covers a fully engineered package covering installation and operation of the CHP units that will take pressure off the local electricity infrastructure and provide stable energy costs that are less susceptible to energy market price changes. Also included in the contract is a 15 year operation and maintenance service, provided by Veolia’s nationwide service teams, and this will guarantee availability on a 24/7 basis.

Richard Kirkman, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Veolia UK and Ireland said: “For over 80 years Veolia has been helping organisations balance their energy needs by providing the technical know-how - enabling them to prosper by improving their efficiency, and giving them control.

"We look forward to helping Total Fitness extend their commitment to the environment. As the UK struggles to generate sufficient energy to supply the nation CHP can play a key role in guaranteeing sustainable electricity and decarbonising heat, and meeting the zero carbon timeline for 2050."

Jasvir Sanghera, Total Fitness added, “Our continuing strong focus on CHP highlights our greener approach and our culture of energy conservation. Use of the latest technology will help the environment that our business operates in and demonstrates our commitment to sustainability. Challenging reduction of our carbon footprint is essential and the CHPs will do just that."

Working with Veolia since 1997 Total Fitness operate health clubs located throughout the North of England, including Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Teesside, Wirral, Humberside, Merseyside, and North Wales. Veolia also manages waste and recycling operations for Total Fitness.

For more information please visit www.veolia.co.uk/combined-heat-power

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Aggregate Industries provides tailored solution Aggregate Industries has utilised its cross-sector expertise and partnership proposition to provide a portfolio of tailored product solutions for the first phase of the North West Cambridge Development – the University of Cambridge’s ambitious £1bn scheme to create a new sustainable district of homes, shops and schools on the city’s outlying farmland.

Aimed at addressing the escalating housing shortage in Cambridge, once complete the development will include 3,000 homes, accommodation for 2,000 postgraduate students and 100,000m2 of academic and research and development space. There will also be a range of community, retail and leisure facilities along with sustainable transport provisions, such as cycle ways.

Through a collaborative cross-divisional approach, Aggregate Industries was ideally placed to provide a raft of bespoke solutions to the development, spanning specialist asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and landscaping products.

From an asphalt perspective, planners were keen to avoid the use of traditional blacktop asphalt for road surfacing to ensure the new district was in keeping with the surrounding countryside – preferring materials that would produce a more natural aesthetic but were also durable enough to withstand the high levels of traffic expected to the site. The task proved challenging as many of the decorative asphalt solutions currently available on the market, although capable of achieving the desired look, were not robust enough to meet the technical performance required. It was on this basis that a bespoke product solution using Aggregate Industries’ SuperColour® Exposed Golden Gravel formula was specified and the team carried out extensive skid resistance testing on the scheme prior to installation, to ensure it met exacting safety requirements.

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team – having worked together on a number of successful projects – to source paving products that would work with all the different architectural elements, meet sustainability standards, be cost effective for such a large project and be available for future phases of the development for continuity of design.

The solution was StoneMaster® paving, a revolutionary range of flag and block paving made from a fine sand mix that replicates the appearance of natural sandstone, thus making it more economical in terms of achieving a high-end landscaping look. The product also offered a sustainable solution, containing over 50% reclaimed or recycled materials.

Aggregate Industries has also supplied 14,000m3 of ready-mixed concrete for the first phase of the project, which has seen the construction of 91 residential homes on top of an underground car park. This included 3,000m3 of its innovative and highly-durable Watertight concrete mix to protect the car parks’ basement and ground floor slab from water ingress and potential damp.

Mark Barter, Sales Director of Aggregate Industries’ Concrete Products Division, said: “As a ground-breaking model for affordable urban housing in the UK, the contractors working on the North West Cambridge Development were looking for a best practice partner that could provide a time efficient, tailored approach to bespoke product specification, which spanned asphalt, concrete and paving. During often complex installation processes, our technical teams were always on hand to provide support where necessary and within a timely manner.

“It was through this level of dedicated service and a holistic, collaborative approach, that the team was able to create a superior result that exceeded performance requirements, along with client expectations.”

For further information visit www.aggregate.com

HEATING & COOLING

Cool under pressure

Student wellbeing is all about keeping cool by Kevin Pocock, Business Development Manager, Corporate Solutions, Mitsubishi Electric

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n recent years, mental wellbeing and pastoral care have rightfully been given a greater focus by universities – and the overall quality of student experience, both inside and outside of the classroom, has become one of the most important concerns for all educational establishments.

However, creating the happiest and healthiest conditions for students doesn’t end at pastoral care. It’s also

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important that facilities managers create environments which allow students to live and work comfortably.

For example, a recent study found that poor air quality can interfere with productivity, leading to lower exam results and a higher absence rate in schools. The same is true of freezing cold lecture theatres or hot, uncomfortable labs. A Future Workplace study also found that

air quality was cited as the most positive influence on wellness for office workers – many of whom work in similar buildings and environments to university, high schools and primary school students.

Clearly, maintaining the right temperature all year round for students to help them study productively and providing a fresh air supply to allow them to stay alert and concentrate are both

fundamental to health and academic success.

What’s more, these requirements extend far beyond just the lecture theatre and classrooms.

A recent UCAS study found that accommodation was the most important factor influencing student wellbeing across UK universities, so creating a comfortable living environment, in campus accommodation, as well as libraries and cafeterias, is vital to the ideal student experience.

Addressing air quality and comfort Before looking at how to improve air quality for students, it’s important to understand why air quality may pose an issue to health. According to opinion, the average Brit spends 90% of their day indoors, so the quality of the air which is circulated around buildings such as lecture theatres and student accommodation, and breathed in by occupants, plays an important role in how effectively individuals are able to live and work.

As far back as the 1980s, the World Health Organisation noted that as developers started to build well-sealed and better insulated buildings, often with windows that couldn’t be opened, people were

increasingly feeling unwell in indoor environments. To avoid this from happening, fresh air must be circulated around occupied spaces.

Maintaining an appropriate temperature in spaces where windows cannot be opened to let in cool air is also important to avoid an increase in tiredness and drop off in productivity levels. In fact, in the working world, employees experience a 2% decrease in productivity for every 1 degree above 25 degrees Celsius. It’s not a stretch to imagine that similar drop-offs are experienced by students working in the library or in lecture theatres.

Matching cost efficiency and carbon reduction Although providing a comfortable temperature and well-ventilated spaces with high air quality is clearly important for universities, and may sound straight forward, it comes with a host of challenges.

Firstly, higher education establishments are under immense pressure to combat rising fuel bills and meet tough legislation on carbon reduction and energy efficiency. A review of existing HVAC equipment will highlight areas where quick

carbon reduction wins can be achieved.

Any investment in updating air conditioning, heating and ventilation systems must ensure that they can run as efficiently as possible, regardless of the requirement, with the best systems able to recover heat from one area to save energy in another.

Research from NUS also found that 87% of students believe universities should promote sustainable development. With buildings accounting for nearly a fifth of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, they are right to encourage universities to look towards less energy-intensive options, and facilities managers need to find systems which meet the wants of an increasingly sustainably minded student body, whilst also helping reduce operating costs.

This means that a balance must be struck between delivering a quality student experience which prioritises health, while meeting sustainability demands and environmental legislation and still keeping full bills as low as possible.

The road to zero carbon What is needed is a flexible heating

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and cooling solution, designed to match the individual building’s needs, coupled with the ability to regulate the temperature within

separate rooms of a building, while also providing centralised reporting and control.

These advanced air conditioning

systems are ideal for single rooms, classrooms and lecture theatres or complete campuses and can link to heat recovery ventilation systems to increase efficiency further by recovering otherwise wasted energy from extracted stale air. Adding renewable technologies such as heat pumps for hot water and heating can reduce carbon emissions even further.

Universities, HE institutions and schools are increasingly mindful of the social and work pressures on their charges, providing brilliant pastoral care schemes and support networks to guide students through this leg of their education journey.

But in order to create a truly holistic wellbeing experience, they also need to appreciate that immediate living and working environments have a huge impact here too.

The ultimate challenge for estate managers is finding ways to create the best, all round conditions for students whilst reducing both carbon emissions and running costs.

For further information please visit solutions-me.co.uk/CEM2

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FLOOR & WALL COVERINGS

Biocides?

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There Is No ‘Silver Bullet’ by Lucy Bilotto, European Marketing Manager, Altro

n recent years the arguments for and against the use of biocides have intensified. Some probiocide organisations (typically manufacturers utilising biocides in their products) are making bolder claims than ever before.

In the absence of firm evidence to support these claims, however, there are concerns that these additives may be having no positive impact on infection control. At the same time, newly-published research is painting an increasingly worrying picture regarding the long-term effects of these substances on human and animal health, and on the environment. These issues are being debated widely by academics and regulatory bodies throughout the world.

This article will aim to outline the arguments that are being put forward by organisations on both sides. It will provide an update on the regulatory status of silver

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biocides, from bodies including the European Chemical Agency’s Biocidal Products Committee and the US Food and Drug Agency. Lastly it will explain Altro’s current policy regarding use of biocides.

Pro-biocide claims Organisations on both sides of the divide agree on the need for effective infection control, particularly in sites such as hospitals and commercial kitchens. Those for and against the use of biocides differ, however, on the best practice recommended for hygiene in these environments. They also disagree about the effectiveness (and therefore the advisability) of using biocides.

For some years, organisations backing the use of biocides in areas where infection control is paramount have argued that a range of silverbased additives used in products for the healthcare environment are capable of slowing the growth of

bacteria, mildew and mould. The process they describe is one in which silver ions block the ‘food’ required by the bacteria by interfering with the surface of the microbes and coating them. These organisations argue that incorporating silver ions into products used in the hospital or commercial kitchen will reduce the spread of infection.

Anti-biocide arguments Organisations opposed to the use of biocides, however, argue that the use of these substances needs much tighter regulation, because the extremely widespread (and largely uncontrolled) use of these chemical additives in the world today leads to antimicrobial resistance.

The World Health Organisation has identified antimicrobial resistance as a major risk to human life and is urging countries to collaborate in a global action plan to tackle the problem. The WHO

factsheet explains: Antimicrobial resistance happens when microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) change when they are exposed to antimicrobial drugs (such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, and anthelmintics). Microorganisms that develop antimicrobial resistance are sometimes referred to as “superbugs”.

As a result, the medicines become ineffective and infections persist in the body, increasing the risk of spread to others.

Antimicrobial resistance occurs naturally over time, usually through genetic changes. However, the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials is accelerating this process.

The extremely widespread use of biocides threatens to speed up antimicrobial resistance because increased exposure means increased opportunity for genetic mutation within the bacteria. WHO stresses that this is not a problem of the future, but an immediate health risk. Data published by WHO’s Global Antimicrobial Surveillance System group in January 2018 revealed ‘widespread occurrence of antibiotic resistance among 500,000 people with suspected bacterial infections across 22 countries’.

The most commonly reported resistant bacteria include E.coli and Salmonella, among others.

Genesis Biosciences, a company involved in the development of new ‘eco-benign’ antimicrobial products, explains that a key problem with today’s most commonly used biocides is the long-term contact between biocide residues and the bacteria they are designed to kill.

The company states that, ‘because the residues contain sub-lethal concentrations of the biocidal product, the targeted bacteria are becoming more resilient against the products used to treat them’. In other words, the more ‘competitive’ bacteria (often those associated with serious health problems) are not entirely destroyed by the biocide. Instead they can remain in contact with the biocide over an extended period of time, if traditional hygiene processes are not followed stringently. This close contact between the bacteria and the

chemical designed to kill it creates an ideal environment in which the bacteria can mutate and develop resistance. We all remember the claims about 99.9% of germs being killed by strong cleaning fluids.

It is now understood that it is the remaining 0.1% of bacteria that is the long-term risk factor. A particular concern is that use of products containing biocides could lead to a harmful relaxation of cleaning regimes in areas where hygiene is critical, if reliance on the infection control capabilities of the products leads to complacency.

In recent years a number of scientific studies have contributed towards a better understanding of the processes of mutation involved in the development of antimicrobial resistance as a result of biocide use, in addition to the environmental impact of biocides leaching into water resources. A research project carried out at the University of Cardiff, for example, concluded that ‘exposure to triclosan (0.0004%) was associated with a high risk of developing resistance and cross-resistance in Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli (E.coli)’.

The recommendation of the Cardiff research team is that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European Union Biocidal Products Regulation should demand information from manufacturers on antimicrobial resistance and crossresistance in bacteria after the use of their products.

Regulatory decisions The United States regulatory body has already taken action regarding biocides. On September 9th, 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the incorporation of triclosan and 18 other antimicrobial chemicals in household soap products. In 2017 it banned companies from using triclosan in over-the-counter health care antiseptic products without premarket review. The reason given was that manufacturers had failed to provide the FDA with sufficient proof that triclosan was safe and effective in the light of research into long-term health risks, such as antimicrobial resistance.

European regulatory bodies are also taking action. The Biocidal

Products Committee (BPC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has been examining the use of silver copper zeolite, silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate and silver zeolite in a range of different products. Decisions are still pending for floor and wall covering products but, on 17th October 2018, the ECHA BPS decided not to approve the use of silver compounds in disinfectant products.

The committee opted for ‘non-approval’ as there was insufficient evidence to suggest that biocides were effective under dry conditions. The BPC of the ECHA stated, for example, (with regard to silver sodium hydrogen zirconium phosphate): In other words, whilst the committee accepted that biocides might be effective if a surface is immersed continually in a solvent solution, and remains wet for a period of time, it was not proven that biocides had any antibacterial effect where surfaces are dry. In the absence of this proof, the committee decided not to approve the use of biocides in the disinfectant product category.

Whilst a decision is yet to be made regarding floor and wall coverings, the decision regarding disinfectant products has important implications. Flooring and wall coverings are typically employed in environments that are predominantly dry, particularly in healthcare sites.

So there is every reason to believe that the ECHA BPC will reach a

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similar non-approval decision regarding the use of biocides in floor and wall coverings, within the next two to three years, when scientific examination of other product categories reaches completion.

Altro’s policy For manufacturers such as ourselves the decision to include or remove biocides has been at the top of the agenda for nearly a decade, so our policies reflect our response to the latest research from academics and regulatory bodies. Our technical teams follow scientific and regulatory evidence relating to our products on an ongoing basis, however, as part of our duty to customers and end users.

So a key question for us has been whether it would be better to remove biocides from all of our product ranges, irrespective of customer demand.

A breakthrough in recent years has been the development, by scientists, of new testing protocols for biocides which are revealing new insights and calling earlier findings into question. Responding to the latest evidence from teams of academics and bodies such as the ECHA BPC, we decided back in 2012 that inclusion of biocides could be 28 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

discontinued in our resilient flooring ranges as they had no positive impact on hygiene. Use of biocides in Altro wall cladding products was also reviewed. In 2012 we decided to exclude biocides when designing new Altro wall cladding ranges, and began to supply specific geographical markets (notably the USA and Nordic markets) with biocide-free materials.

Today we do not include any biocides in our products.

Inclusion of biocides is only one aspect of infection control, however.

We continue to focus on hygiene as a key aspect of our research and development. Using the latest testing protocols, Altro Whiterock (without a biocide) was recently shown in tests to be up to 99.99% effective against MRSA and 99.89% effective against Ecoli, indicating levels of infection control equal to those claimed by manufacturers incorporating biocides, without the associated risks to health and the environment.

It is also important to mention that, depending on the progress of research teams across the world, our policy on biocides could change over time. There have been exciting discoveries regarding new types of ‘eco-benign’ biocides, based on plant-based ingredients, which could

possibly play a role in infection control in our products in the future.

In conclusion, research involving currently-available additives suggests that specifiers and customers should not consider biocides a ‘silver bullet’. But end customers can continue to rely on solid gold best practice for all areas where infection prevention is paramount. Firstly, research has confirmed the critical importance of hand hygiene, which has been shown to have far greater impact on infection control than was generally thought. Secondly, irrespective of whether biocides are incorporated into products, good cleaning regimes, that physically remove the microbes from surfaces, remain the most effective way to ensure hygiene criteria are met, even in critical hygiene areas. To make this possible it is advisable to look for impervious, grout-free wall coverings, such as Altro Whiterock, with a smooth, easyto-clean surface. A thorough cleaning regime on impervious surfaces such as this, with supporting good hand‌ hygiene, is the answer. ‌‌ For further information please visit www.altro.co.uk

DESIGN & BUILD

The heart desires

Using end-user needs to future-proof students’ union development

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itting in the heart of the University of Nottingham’s (UoN) beautiful University Park campus, the historic Portland Building is one of the busiest and most active students’ unions in the UK, providing for more than 34,000 students per year.

The neo-classical style building was originally built in the 1950s but underwent a further extension in 2003, making it the main students’ union and University Professional Services Building, enhancing the flow between the internal facilities and parkland setting of the campus.

Led by national firm, CPMG Architects, the building has undergone a phased transformation

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to create a students’ union for the modern student.

Understanding the needs of end-users It was clear that the Portland Building needed an overhaul to create a venue suitable for socialising and informal learning. To ensure that end-users needs were central to the redesign, extensive research was conducted by the students’ union to understand exactly what the building needed to provide.

Initial findings showed that students saw the space as too busy and hard to navigate. With the building serving multiple purposes for a range of stakeholders, the space

was seen as mainly functional, rather than a destination. Lacking identity, its end-users had little emotional connection with the building and its resources.

Sara Harraway, director at CPMG said: “The research also showed that students were opting to travel into Nottingham city centre to spend their time in environments more reflective of their lifestyle aspirations. It was crucial that we designed a welcoming and safe space to encourage students to stay and spend time on campus – so this became a central element to the project.

“The building was suffering from a lack of internal connectivity, so there was the need to break down

barriers between spaces and open it up into a much more vibrant and inspiring environment.”

Future-proofing the build To ensure longevity of the building, a key factor in enhancing the potential of the building was to address the needs of students and staff using the building and its facilities, but also to take into consideration the modern, flexible, technology-based society.

With its generous volumes, the Portland building was well-received by its 1950s student cohort, but since then, demands had been placed on the building to adapt in response to campus redevelopments and imposition of IT. Sara said: “Any building must respond to the needs of its users and those needs will of course change over time. Users will adapt to their environment and but will also expect that the building adapts to meet their needs.

“As well as this, huge societal changes have taken place since the 1950s, and the Portland Building has had to adapt to incorporate a new, technological world that it wasn’t originally designed for.

“To help the space achieve its

relevance as a student union, it was necessary to redefine Portland in several fundamental ways – plus plan for any known or conceivable future external demands.”

Through evaluating and observing the harmonies and tensions between building and user, it was necessary to optimise the existing space to create more accessible and agile spaces – done through using a rich palette of reconfigurable furniture types.

Under-utilised areas and dead spaces were completely redesigned for socialising and flexible learning.

An example of this from the first phase of the project is an accessible and dynamic activity hub which revitalised the east wing, giving new life to a previously dark and unattractive corner.

An existing terrace was extended, creating a bold new performance venue. A faith zone was established, anchored around the original chapel, and a peace garden was created by extending a narrow fire escape route into a quiet contemplation space with fixed seating and integrated sensory planted. At the top of the building, the existing food court engages with its balcony terrace to create a seating area with commanding views over

the lake.

Many of the existing retail units previously scattered around the building have been revitalised and now sit in one central location in a retail mall.

A new five-storey social and support hub is now dedicated to its students, which was one of the big ambitions suggested in the initial market research.

Using wayfinding to simplify building use Before its transformation, with its abundance of people and corridors, the Portland Building felt largely inaccessible and too busy for its students. People were not able to use the space effectively, and following the 2003 extension, the main flow into the building was no longer via the main entrance of the building.

Instead the gravitational pull saw the main flow into the building via the rear Portland Hill doors.

To respond to this, a clear wayfinding strategy was established, looking in detail at people movement throughout the building.

In the third phase of development, the entrance was re-orientated to respond to the natural flow of people

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traffic. Working with the existing building fabric, a multi-height welcome hub was formed, with a video screen projecting onto the Djanogly Steps to create an external multi-use venue.

Strategic colours, flooring, graphics and lighting were employed to make it easier for people to flow passively through the building’s new

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layout. Screens were also added within the main circulation zones to help navigate the building’s various activities, facilities and spaces.

Redesigning the Portland Building to address its evolving needs was not without its challenges. Achieving the aspirations of the students’ union, the design was bold yet sensitive due to the historic value of the building, strict cost constraints and tight timescale.

Sara said: “The Portland Building is an iconic, historic and ultimately well-loved one, so it was crucial to remain sensitive to both the heritage of the original 1950s building, as well as the 2003 extension when pulling together the new designs – all while maintaining the existing services and environmental strategies.

“The project was a four-year iterative process of collaborative design and post-occupancy evaluation which ultimately resulted in the creation of a dynamic, attractive student hub, equipped to respond to the evolving needs of its users.

“By finding its place in the heart

of the university’s students, staff and visitors, Portland has secured itself as a relevant student hub moving into the future.”

Simplifying Portland’s organisation and the wider relationships of the spaces led to enhancing its sense of welcome, user-friendliness and its wayfinding, legibility and accessibility.

The success of the redevelopment is captured in how well the end-users have wholeheartedly embraced the building and are now using every new space generated for study, activities and other social events.

CPMG is an award-winning architectural practice based in Nottingham and London with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors. The practice prides itself on having a talented workforce, combining strong design skills with intent to surpass clients’ expectations through collaborative working and successful delivery.

For more information visit www.cpmg-architects.com

HEALTH & SAFETY

Hand hygiene

Tackling compliance in educational facilities

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he winter months often come with a spike in cases of norovirus, sometimes known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’. With a number of recent outbreaks reported in schools and hospitals across the UK from Northern Ireland to Cornwall, how can campus estate managers and staff manage the spread of illness during the winter months, and help reduce it?

According to the BBC, a huge 90% of students during the first term at university experience cold-like symptoms known as ‘Freshers’ Flu’; a mixture of late nights, shared accommodation and the winter months can all be identified as contributors. Germ transfer hotspots include lecture theatres, shared resource centres, canteens,

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touchscreens and lift buttons – all commonly seen on campus.

Washroom breaks, preparing and eating food, coughing or sneezing and handling rubbish are all identified as events which require handwashing both before and after to effectively minimise the spread of germs – but handwashing for the recommended time can be rarely seen. With the associated effects of widespread illness including absenteeism and thus an impact on learning progress, it is crucial that the spread of germs is minimised and that good handwashing habits are encouraged in educational facilities.

The situation Hands are the main vehicle for germ transfer, either by person-to-person contact or by touching everyday

surfaces. 1 in 5 people do not wash their hands when they visit the washroom, and of those that do, only 30% use soap, despite hand hygiene being by far the best method of infection prevention. Norovirus, for example, can survive outside the body for several days according to the NHS. Washing hands with soap and water is one of the simplest and easiest ways for students to protect themselves and others from a range of illnesses.

A recent study in the American Journal of Infection Control looked at the implications of poor hand hygiene by students and its link to absenteeism. They found that students in particular are at a high risk of spreading infectious disease due to the close proximity of accommodation and the many

The researchers also found that student desktops are one of the dirtiest objects and when considering the widespread use of computers, iPads, and smartphones – the issue is significantly magnified. opportunities to interact with pathogens on campus. The researchers also found that student desktops are one of the dirtiest objects and when considering the widespread use of computers, iPads, and smartphones – the issue is significantly magnified.

The research showed that 58% of university students’ hands were colonised with all types of microbial contaminants, and that this was significantly linked to more occurrences of infectious diseases, absences, and medical visits. The researchers concluded: ‘It is critical to promote education on proper hand washing on campus and at home to improve health and learning

outcomes.’

Hand hygiene When it comes to best practice to help combat the ongoing issues around hand hygiene, a report, Too Clean or Not Too Clean?, published by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) last year illustrated the myths and facts around hygiene and the spread of germs in public and at home.

Changing perceptions around hygiene is a fundamental step in combatting the spread of infections - whilst there may be confusion about the relationship between cleanliness and hygiene in some arenas, in shared environments such

as campuses it is vital that effective handwashing is seen as a matter of routine.

The recommendations of the report are a good example of best practice. Essentially, the RSPH report revealed that whilst the value of hygiene at a broad level is understood by the general public, there are key misconceptions and gaps in understanding that could seriously increase the risk of the spread of infections. By focussing on hygiene in the places and times that matter, for example washrooms, it is possible to break the chain of infection and at the same time stay exposed to the ‘good bacteria’ required for a healthy microbiome.

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Raising awareness Resources such as posters and activities can be effective on campus, spreading the message with statistics and facts. Even materials illustrating how to wash and dry the hands can be useful – damp hands spread 1000 times more bacteria than dry hands according to Connect Hygiene. However, it is within the facility itself where hand hygiene compliance can be most effectively targeted. Bespoke, colour-coded dispensers can help remind users of which product to use when, as well as being simple reminders to use soap for example. Sanitisers in key locations such as canteens and washrooms can also help to minimise the spread of germs, with effective sanitisers killing 99.999% of many common germs.

Campus estate managers should also look at the types of dispensers installed; hygiene compliance can be an irrelevant factor if the washroom itself is unhygienic. Bulk-filled, open soap systems are commonly seen in washrooms, but in reality they can present a serious hygiene problem.

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enter the soap reservoir, risking contamination – these dispensers are also often inadequately cleaned or refilled. According to a study by Chattman, Maxwell and Gerba, a huge 25% of refillable bulk soap dispensers are contaminated with unsafe levels of bacteria and can actually leave the hands with a shocking 25 times more bacteria after washing.

Sealed cartridge soap dispensers will bring maximum hygiene along with a measured dose of fresh product dispensed each time. The maintenance of washrooms has a significant impact on hand hygiene, and with a more readily replaceable cartridge, this is made easier and simpler for cleaning professionals.

With cleaner and pleasant-to-use soap dispensers, users are far more likely to wash hands thoroughly.

Not only are soap cartridges more hygienic, when coupled with foam soaps, they are much more cost effective with savings on refill time and water use, as well as reducing product usage and packaging. SC Johnson Professional’s recent testing showed that their washroom foam

soaps have been proven to wash away 99% of germs and dirt and, with the antimicrobial version, 99.99% of many common bacteria, yeast and viruses are killed.

Although the risks of inadequate hand hygiene are clear to most users, a clean washroom and availability of product is often the primary concern.

It is clear that more could be done to really raise awareness of the associated risks; with an approach covering education, awareness and facilities, hand hygiene compliance can be effectively improved on campus. A lack of awareness and proper facilities are common factors, but the provision of quality, safe skin care products could have a huge impact on hand hygiene compliance rates, thus reducing the spread of infection and encouraging healthy, lifelong habits.

For more information on SC Johnson Professional’s products and resources for universities and campuses, please visit www.scjp.com

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DESIGN & BUILD

Creative Collaboration

How digital teamwork unlocked a German testing environment in the UK

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esearch into the forefront of automotive technology is complex, niche and most importantly, requires very particular testing condi-

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Peter Owen from contractor Willmott Dixon and Anthony Shaw from leading independent engineering and services business NG Bailey, discuss how digital collaboration enabled them to support Coventry University and FEV to bring cutting-edge German facilities into the UK. The Centre for Advanced LowCarbon Propulsion Systems (C-ALPS) is part of a multi-million-pound long-term collaboration between Coventry University and FEV, the international leader in design and development of advanced gasoline,

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diesel and hybrid powertrains and vehicle systems. It was built by contractor Willmott Dixon and designed by Broadway Malyan, with M&E design and install by NG Bailey and initial concepts by Couch Perry Wilkes.

The aim of the partnership was to harness academic and industrial expertise to drive new propulsion technology, and with £15.5m invested into creating the world-class centre for developing the latest sustainable powertrains. All involved in the project are certain the centre will support these ambitions.

Peter Owen, managing director of Willmott Dixon in the Midlands, said: “As soon as Coventry University engaged with us, it was clear that we needed to do as much groundwork as possible in the early stages of the

project to ensure the delivery of the C-ALPS project ran smoothly.

“A complicated challenge we faced with this project was that FEV had a lot of its own technical testing elements that needed to be installed in order for the C-ALPS facility to effectively mirror German testing conditions. Because of this, our team needed to work collaboratively with FEV to provide a unique infrastructure to serve its equipment, ensuring the building met all of FEV’s future requirements.

“Consequently, there were a lot of interfaces between FEV’s equipment, the building and its services, both spatially and technically. All partners were able to visually understand these interfaces through the use of detailed 3D modelling in a collaborative digital environment.

This collaborative model meant there was limited ‘to-and-fro’ in each detailed piece of information and it enabled all partners to gain a better insight in to how all of the services and specialist equipment would integrate effectively and in a timely manner.”

The now complete project focuses on research into vehicle hybridisation, electrification and enhancement of conventional and alternative fuel-based powertrains to meet the requirements of future transportation and cities.

Amassing crucial data from the outset The development – which was procured through the Scape Major Works Framework – has created five testing cells, offices, a workshop, car parking and soft landscaping.

C-ALPS has created links into the engineering industry for Coventry University and in turn, will create fantastic opportunities for students and Coventry itself, however, making it a reality was no easy feat.

Peter Owen continued: “As a professional team we worked to host a series of workshops in conjunction with FEV, Coventry University, NG Bailey and Broadway

Malyan to plot out the project’s start and end, as well as the interface points in between. Scheduling all of this allowed us to collaboratively coordinate the project and identify the mass of information we needed to collate and understand throughout the project’s duration. Of course, this intense planning and the workshops both took time, but it was invaluable as it allowed us to create a robust project plan, and in turn, meant we benefitted from avoiding challenges later down the line and experienced a speedy installation.”

The C-ALPS project was delivered seamlessly, and thanks to real collaboration between industry, the university, and Willmott Dixon and its design and supply chain partners, the mammoth project took only 50 weeks to complete.

The value of 3D modelling The group identified that it was essential to model the project in 3D to make sure the delivery programme kept within the constraints of the time given. After the initial information gathering was complete, NG Bailey – who designed and delivered the mechanical and electrical components of the build – created the crucial 3D services

model alongside the architectural and structural models that played a key role in the coordination of the project. One of the challenges C-ALPS faced was its tightly packed service zones, and by using a technical 3D model, NG Bailey was able to build this digitally, in real-time, ensuring a speedy build process.

Anthony Shaw at NG Bailey said: “Time was of the essence during this project and using 3D models encouraged us to build and produce manufacturing drawings to inform offsite production. This resulted in a seamless build of offsite modules that were easily integrated onto site – saving a lot of time and potential issues.”

Peter Owen of Willmott Dixon said: “C-ALPS’ constrained location came with its challenges due to being surrounded by businesses, a church, a university and residential areas – it’s different to most other FEV sites around the world which are normally located miles away from other buildings. Because of this, our design partner Broadway Malyan designed its exterior finishes and colour tones to blend in with the environment and complement the site’s location considering every element of the project from the outset.”

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“The experience on the C-ALPS project proved that spending the time upfront early on coordinating and planning can save a lot of time through delivery and help avoid numerous risks. By keeping several steps ahead of where we were, we could produce a better quality of product and gave everyone involved in the project a better idea of what we were installing and when, combatting any uncertainty of the unknown when it came to the complex equipment we were handling.”

Success built on communication With the project now complete and FEV in situ at C-ALPS, it is clear that collaboration enabled all partners to deliver a high quality of work, while also avoiding potential detrimental mistakes.

Peter Owen concluded: “The reason it worked is that we had consultants and supply chain partners who were committed to 40 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

collaboration from the project’s beginning. We had a coordinated design and sufficiently detailed models to support the team.

Similarly, we had consultants capable of providing the operational data the customer needed for its asset management strategy on board.

“It was a challenging build, but thanks to strong relationships and communication between all partners, C-ALPS has been a great success and we are all proud to have been central in this significant project’s completion.”

This is the fourth project Willmott Dixon has undertaken for Coventry University following the creation of its new-build Scarborough campus and its London Campus in Dagenham and Mile Lane in Coventry.

Professor Richard Dashwood, deputy vice-chancellor for research at Coventry University, said: “This collaboration is very encouraging news and a welcome boost for the

UK automotive industry. We have a real opportunity for the country to lead the rest of the world when it comes to developing low carbon propulsion systems and C-ALPS has a major role to play in making this happen.

“It’s all about bringing the best of both worlds together, using the expertise and track record of FEV Group in engineering consultancy and combining it with the academic knowledge of our professors to create a real centre of excellence that can attract funding, build capacity in the supply chain and, importantly, offer commercial testing services to car makers.

“Automotive is naturally the first target, but the technology will also be available to support the evolution of other sectors.”

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AUDIO VISUAL

Digital learning

How AV design fosters collaboration and innovation in the classroom by Warren J. Osse

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pproximately 93% of school districts are using digital learning in at least half of their classrooms every week. This statistic is unsurprising, as mainstream technology consumers are now exposed to digital tools, such as computers and tablets, from an early age. While many higher-education classrooms are using technology on a daily basis, it begs the question: Are they doing so in a way that is beneficial to the learning process?

Forward-thinking audiovisual (AV) integrators recognize that keeping students engaged is perhaps the most important step in creating a successful learning outcome. There is a delicate balance that comes with AV design to ensure system

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components are straightforward and contribute to an overall enhanced collaboration space, as opposed to hindering learning. Whether you are interested in simple integrations or more cutting-edge technologies, it is important to be aware of the options out there to turn your classroom into a collaborative space where students can learn and grow.

Design For Your Audience Upcoming college students live in a different world than what existed even 10 years ago. They were brought up on technology and use it comfortably to enhance every part of their day-to-day lives. From instant text messaging, to video calling to stay in touch with friends, technology is, in a sense, engrained in their

DNA. To ignore this, especially in a college classroom, does an injustice to students and contributes to a decreased level of collaboration.

Rather than challenge this technocentric generation by forcing “old-school“ teaching practices, it is necessary to instead leverage the capabilities of technology to make information more accessible, and in turn, classrooms more engaging.

Many forward-thinking universities are taking this seriously, and are choosing to invest in equipment that not only appeals to students, but also opens up a world of collaborative capabilities. They are asking the question: How do we get information to people in a way they are comfortable with using? The solution is a simple one: embrace

that handheld device.

People who attend school typically carry at least two IoT devices: a smart phone and a tablet or laptop. Many collegeaged students today cannot remember a time before smart phones existed. Though they have complex interfaces, individuals are typically more comfortable on a cell phone’s operating system rather than computer software deemed necessary by a professor. The convenience and existing knowledge, paired with the benefit of portability, positions the smart phone to play a key role in classrooms. Students are already using conferencing tools, such as Skype, FaceTime and WhatsApp – so why not use these existing tools to better reach

students? The bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend is taking universities by storm, and those who choose to ride this wave of change will see students who are more engaged, more collaborative and most importantly, more productive.

Design With a Purpose Sure, cutting-edge technology is cool, but it is important to implement technology solutions as a direct response to a problem. Rather than investing in costly products you don’t necessarily need, take a step back and think about what challenge you are hoping to overcome, and how you can do so in a cost-effective way.

Sometimes the simple answer can be the best answer, so it’s best to define these goals early on.

Let’s face it: there are a lot of students in higher education who have priorities outside of the classroom. From non-traditional students, to students with children and full time jobs, no two university experiences are ever alike. It is necessary to keep in mind that as technology connects our world more, it also paves the way for more flexibility than traditional classroom learning has had in the past. Online classes have been a trend for awhile now to accommodate the many different lifestyles, but some universities are taking this a step further to ensure their students are ready for success, and can collaborate outside of the classroom if they so choose.

Instead of real-time instruction that requires students to be in a certain place at a certain time, many universities are capturing lectures and training sessions then putting them on a server so students can access them at any time. These “virtual classrooms” allow students to stop, start, rewind, actively annotate or collaborate with the instructor and other students – all on their own schedule. These types

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of programs are often integrated with a high-end learning management system to help with these capabilities. Many universities are doing something to this capacity to encourage continued learning and provide a means for students of all backgrounds to receive the collaboration they need to become innovative members of their field of expertise.

In addition, “fliplearning� has also gained a lot of traction. These learning environments are more tutorial-led rather than a traditional lecture or lab setting. In these classrooms, students work on concepts as a team rather than being led by an instructor. Together they problem solve, learn new materials, and help one another gain a solid understanding of the material at hand. This usually looks like three to 44 | CAMPUS | Winter 2020

seven students in a small group with the ability to share information and collaborate to achieve a common goal. Group learning gives students varied perspectives, further helping them to form their own opinions rather than learning from a single point of view.

Design For The Future There are a lot of cutting-edge technologies available being used by universities across the world. From augmented reality to 3D projections, these technologies are replacing tried and true methods of teaching in groundbreaking ways.

For example, one company manufactures ultra high-definition 3D scans of human cadavers.

They provide goggles to the students and, with a 3D projector on the wall, instructors can highlight an internal organ or system

and can teach people about it – just by looking at it.

They can make scans of certain areas of the body to look at more closely via images that are extremely high-resolution. Rather than a mouse or trackpad, a gaming controller is used to run the software.

This is a very powerful learning tool with many of the same benefits of learning on actual human cadavers. The technology helps reduce the expenses accompanied by physical human cadavers, and also eliminates the smell, allowing students to focus solely on learning.

The capabilities of 3D technology are farreaching, with applications available across all disciplines, but most typically the sciences. In the example above we use human cadavers, but the same can be done to examine a 3D rendering of a molecule in chemical

engineering, or to get a closer look at the inside of a rock in geology. 3D lost its traction in the consumer market, but has becoming a cutting-edge tool for educators.

Whether your university is just delving into AV technology or has a well established system in place, there are capabilities available to drive both collaboration and innovation in every aspect of learning. From simple video screens to immersive 3D technology, there is an AV solution available to benefit your students and further contribute to their overall understanding of concepts and ideas. With a forward-thinking AVintegrator, the possibilities are limitless.

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