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Self Builders

Out of the Box

Property Developers

Villa Out of the box is situated on the edge of Zoetermeer, next to the Bentwoud Park. The design is a contemporary interpretation of the rural surroundings.

E Architects

40 Hill Road

Designing the interior space is often determined by the placement of doors and windows.

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Interior Designers

Lomandmuir Farm

The brief was to build an energy efficient home which was in keeping with the local surroundings.

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Contents

Issue 27 2017

Features

Products & Services

04 - 08

Chiswick House

AUA has converted a semi-detached multi-occupancy house into a family dwelling in the heart of Chiswick. The brief was to create a large open plan ground reception space, with clear visual connections, together with a new basement, rear landscaped garden and upper bedrooms.

17 - 19

Urban Cottage

The idea of the ‘Urban Cottage’ stems from a shared fascination between the Architect and Client with early colonial workers cottages, and an appreciation for the charm and scale they offer to the existing urban context of Central Christchurch.

30 - 32

Slot House

AUA has remodelled an end of terraced house to provide a greater and more free owing accommodation for a family. The design brief was one of simplicity and complete functionality while maintaining an underlining warmth a house should infuse.

36 - 38

English Heritage

English Heritage Buildings has seen a growth in demand for creative and bespoke designs since the government announced an extension to the relaxation of planning regulations last year.

48 - 50

Seaview Holidays

09-16 20-29

Editors Choice

Coatings, Sealants & Paints Doors, Windows & Fittings

34-35 41

Bathrooms & Kitchens

Glass & Glazing

42-47 51-56

Heating, Ventilation & Insulation Interiors & Interior Design

61-68

Landscaping & External Works

69-71 72-73

Lighting & Electrical Roofing & Cladding

79-81

Safety, Security & Fire Protection Timber & Timber Frame

82-83

Chiswick House Pages 04 - 08

After thirty years of Seaview holidays Michael and Josephine Smith were determined to retire to the island. And a family home for children and grandchildren was very much the order of the day. 58 - 60

Out of the Box

Villa Out of the box is situated on the edge of Zoetermeer, next to the Bentwoud Park. The design is a contemporary interpretation of the rural surroundings.

64 - 66

40 Hill Road

Designing the interior space is often determined by the placement of doors and windows. For this project, the clients wanted an open-plan feel but with defined areas.

74 - 78

Lomandmuir Farm

The brief was to build an energy efficient home which was in keeping with the local surroundings. It was important to Mr and Mrs Orr to build a property that encompassed traditional values with a modern twist as the plot sits beside farmland.

Urban Cottage Page 17 - 19

Slot House Page 30 - 32

English Heritage Pages 36 - 38

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New Room Only Hotel In Hackney Installs Laundry Equipment From Armstrong Rolling Ladders Rolling Ladders are no longer just a simple solution to access problems, they are a key design feature in their The new KIP Hotel in Hackney offers affordable room only accommodation in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant areas. With a total of 105 rooms, nearly all of which are en suite, the hotel offers a really wide range of accommodation options including small single internal rooms sharing a bathroom, studios with kingsize bed, sofa bed and kitchen, bunk bedded multi-occupancy rooms and family rooms with king size beds and bunks. “Despite the bulk of the laundry going out, the Armstrong equipment is in daily use, operated by the housekeeping team and the porters. Having it there means we can be confident of always being able to meet the demand for clean laundry, particularly towels, and meet the expectations of our clients who demand high standards despite the very reasonable rates we charge.

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After speaking to customers across the

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Reynaers showcased its range of aluminium

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is.”

together with the company’s brand new high performance window SL 68, means that

Exhibition Centre (NEC) in May and showed off some big, brand new systems on its

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a single-, double- or triple-track system with

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doors at FIT, as well as windows in a range

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English Heritage Buildings ENGLISH HERITAGE BUILDINGS SEES DEMAND FOR BESPOKE DESIGN

nglish Heritage Buildings has seen a growth in demand for creative and bespoke designs since the

government announced an extension to the relaxation of planning regulations last year. Darren Hook, Managing Director at English Heritage Buildings says there is a growing trend among customers choosing to build an extension that offers flexibility and provides homeowners a chance to build their dream home. Darren says: “There are many reasons you might want to add an extension to your home, whether to add a charming new room or simply to enjoy your garden all year round. But one of the most frequent questions we are asked by homeowners, and this is for many the deciding factor of any new home renovation, is if the quality of design and build will increase the value of the property. Our answer is always a resounding ‘Yes’.

“The design quality afforded by English Heritage Buildings is assured across our range of home extensions, granny annexes, porches and garden buildings. (And if you have lots of space we do stables and swimming pools, too.) There is a certain quality to an oak frame extension or outdoor building that just can’t be equalled, especially when built using and preserving ancient building techniques. The heritage of our design and build quality will bring your home to life with centuries old tried and tested English craftsmanship.” English Heritage Buildings is a local, family run business that provides oak frame buildings designed to last for generations, and is the only oak specialist to carry the highly respected

BM Trada Q-Mark status. Unlike non-oak framed extensions,

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Darren continues: “Our customers want flexibility when building

too hot or cold an oak framed building maintains a constant

an extension and no matter what size or style property, English

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Contemporary homeowners have lots to gain from an oak

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The reduction in system height also adds valuable extra space, particularly for multi-storey projects like apartments and hotels. The reduced screed level also allows for quicker reaction times when adjusting room temperatures. This not only boosts system efficiencies, but is also useful on a practical level as it can be used in wet areas, such as changing rooms, to dry floors and reduce trip hazards. Matt Lowe, managing director of Giacomini UK, commented: “Due to the nature of the work involved, screed warranties generally do not span to ten years so we are delighted to be able to offer this in conjuction with our UFH systems. There is nothing like this on the market so we are very pleased to be able to offer this new level of reassurance to customers.”

The first project to benefit from the new warranty is Axon Power Headquarters in Dungannon, Northern Ireland where a solid floor has been installed in the reception, boardrooms, offices, toilets and other communal areas. For more information please visit www.giacomini.co.uk

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systems of any type, so leading

against the damaging and expensive impact

Guide, whereas “external to pipe” water

of limescale on hot water systems.

conditioning techniques are not.

efficiencies throughout the life of the system

Not only does it offer long lasting protection

The system’s low level zinc additions change

by incorporating a proven limescale inhibitor

against the formation of hard limescale it

the water chemistry to inhibit the formation

that will significantly reduce the impact of

also ensures bacteria has fewer places to

of limescale by transforming calcite in such a

limescale, thereby maximising efficiency over

hide as a result of cleaner surfaces, so in a

way that they do not stick to the interior of

the product’s lifetime.

secondary return DHW system the problem

the unit or pipework.

continuous flow water heater manufacturer Rinnai has taken steps to maintain superior

of Legionella is also heavily reduced. The system delivers value engineering

Rinnai has teamed up with electrolytic in line inhibitors, pioneers in limescale inhibitor

The independently tested and proven

as it does not decay after dosing and its

technology, to maximise system efficiency

technology protects capital investment and

effectiveness is not impacted by water

on its range of A rated commercial water

occupier health.

storage or agitation caused by passing through a booster set.

heaters. 42

Rinnai has recently supplied its system

booster set. Capex cost savings are probable

The inclusion of the electrolytic system

efficiency systems for London-based SGA

because the rising main pipe size is often a

in Rinnai’s A-rated continuous flow water

Consulting, a specialist in low energy

smaller diameter than the hot and cold water

heating systems delivers peace of mind to

buildings, after liaising with the practice’s

distribution pipe sizes.

installers and end users as performance is maintained throughout the lifetime of the

mechanical engineer Vivek Devan on two restaurant projects. Devan says “The Rinnai

Therefore, just one inhibitor system will treat

units are compact and their smaller footprint

the whole location, also offering an attractive

both physically and environmentally made

value engineering opportunity.

them a good choice here.

appliances. The scale protection units are available in a variety of pipe sizes – large 67,76 and

The inhibitor is widely specified and installed

108mm; medium 28,35,42 and 54mm; and

The scale inhibitor technology was also a

in a range of sectors such as manufacturing,

small 22mm.

factor.” Devan spoke with Rinnai technical

hotels, retail and supermarkets, healthcare

experts before specifying the units and

and education as well as public authorities.

heard that Rinnai is actively promoting and selling scale inhibitor solutions following the successful results obtained from various trial sites. The electrolytic unit may be installed in the rising main, before the water heater and

For buildings using BMS systems, a Pulse Splitter is an option that provides water flow rate or water usage data directly to the BMS from the water meter in the system.

For more information on the RINNAI product range visit www.rinnaiuk.com

Advanced Residential Comfort Control In today’s modern world where style is paramount, energy efficiency is vital and there is real demand for networked systems, Titan Products’ residential controls will cater for your every need. Bringing together intelligent communications, seamless control, remote access and stylish user interfaces, Titan Products offer a complete solution for any residential development.

ntroducing the RDU-Touch

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user interfaces. Offering high quality

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effortlessly controlling both the underfloor

which is downloadable via Apple and

the perfect tool for setting the temperature

and fan coil systems from one controller

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comfort conditions and control modes within

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user to select their control zone and alter

a room.

FCU-503 also prevents both the heating and

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cooling systems from ‘fighting’ each other

property, and setup and save flexible time

as the controller provides all the software

schedules which can control individual rooms

interlocks to prevent the heating being

to alternative temperatures at different times

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of day.

Control modes can easily be altered between auto, heat only, cool only and off at a touch of the screen while the occupant can effortlessly adjust the temperature set point and fan speeds within each room. An integrated temperature sensor can also be supplied on the RDU-Touch to remove the need for remote room temperature sensors. The RDU-Touch surround is also available in a number of luxurious finishes and colours to match your project colour scheme. Project branding can also be added to the screens

versa. 0161 406 6480 Networking & integration The FCU-503 controllers are supplied complete with BACnet MS/TP communications as standard, allowing for seamless integration onto building management or audio/visual systems.

to give that extra dimension to the user

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experience.

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and a terminal kit incorporating both a weather louvre and a condensate outlet. It is available in standard, timer, and humidity control. This product, together other models in Vectaireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s range of energy saving ventilation units, are detailed in the latest Social Housing Catalogue (downloadable from www.vectaire.co.uk/ socialhousing

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polyurethane foam for superior insulation

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Builders and developers can also use it for

together with material and equipment

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suppliers.

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cavity it outperforms most other materials.

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material stays dry with no loss of thermal properties. Open cell polyurethane foams

Systems can be applied to various depths

do not have the high insulation properties

and have K-values in the range of 0.025

associated with the closed cell materials.

to 0.028W/mK. It can be used in various applications such as wall insulation and roof

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Manufacturer Launches Next Generation Heat Pumps Renewable heating systems

which results in optimal

are gathering popularity as the

savings and reduced energy

UK continues its bid to reduce

consumption as the heat pump

carbon emissions and utilise

runs at the correct output all

alternative energy sources.

year round.

NIBE has launched the latest products to its range, the F1155 and F1255 inverter driven ground source heat pumps, both of which have been awarded MCS certification. The new intelligent Inverter driven heat pumps are speed controlled and regulate output according to demand. This allows the heat pump to automatically adjust itself to the power demand of the property

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Consort Claudgen has launched their latest innovation, the MRX1 Multizone wireless controller, which offers â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;zoningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of your electric heating system. This central controller can control up to 8 heating zones using the existing CRX2 controllers, where each CRX2 can control multiple Consort RX heaters in the same room or zone. The MRX1 is simple to set up and easy to programme, has a large backlit LCD colour display with touchscreen control.

A 7-day programme with 6 time periods per day can be set separately for each zone and if required, be duplicated across other zones saving time. Temperature adjustments for all zones can also be done simultaneously. With extensive heat control options and energy saving features, the MRX1 controller provides great energy and cost saving making it ideal for home or commercial property owners. For more details, sales@consortepl.com or 01646 692172

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Seaview Holidays DETERMINED DETERMINED TO TO RETIRE RETIRE TO TO THE THE ISL ISLAND AND

fter fter thirty thirty years years of of Seaview Seaview holidays holidays Michael Michael and and Josephine Josephine Smith Smith were were determined determined to to retire retire to to the the island. island. And And aa family family home home for for children children and and grandchildren grandchildren was was very very much much the the order order of of the the day. day. Now Now the the Commodore Commodore of of the the Seaview Seaview Yacht Yacht Club, Club, Michael Michael looks looks more more

than than at at home home in in the the beautiful beautiful house house that that he he and and Josephine Josephine have have created created with with the the professional professional help help of of Architect Architect Lindsay Lindsay Mattinson. Mattinson. Originally Originally aa tired tired looking looking 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art art deco deco style style brick brick house, house, aa new new

contemporary contemporary edge edge has has been been given given to to what what is is now now aa striking striking home home with with views views across across the the Solent. Solent. They They wanted wanted the the house house to to be be family family friendly friendly as as they they knew knew they they would would have have grandchildren grandchildren and and had had thought thought of of having having aa white white box box house house like like the the kind kind both both Michael Michael and and Josephine Josephine had had seen seen on on holidays holidays in in Portugal. Portugal. But But Lindsay Lindsay convinced convinced them them both both that that the the house house would would have have far far more more impact impact blending blending into into the the woods woods behind behind the the building building using using colours colours and and textures textures which which would would complement complement the the surroundings surroundings and and so so they they used used cedar cedar cladding cladding to to merge merge with with the the trees. trees. For For them, them, the the great great thing thing about about using using Mattinson Mattinson Associates Associates is is that that they they came came up up with with aa good good selection selection of of conceptual conceptual ideas ideas that that as as aa client client one one could could take take forward forward and and explore explore further further ending ending up up with with aa final final agreed agreed plan plan which which in in many many ways ways was was very very different different from from their their own own original original thoughts. thoughts.

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Before doing anything at all to the house Michael and Josephine lived in what he refers to as a ‘leaking wreck’ for eight months to see how they could make it work as not only a home for themselves but as a family friendly space where everyone had room to stay comfortably and this enabled them to plan living, sleeping and utility accommodation to maximise the house’s potential. The result is a beautifully thought out home with a huge upstairs deck which doubles as a dining area, an open plan kitchen and two living rooms at the top of the house which make the most of the views and then bedrooms and a large utility and wet room at the bottom. The rooms flow harmoniously from one to the next and there are private outdoor areas downstairs to read a book or have a coffee undisturbed. Furnishings are a mixtures of classic and contemporary which fit perfectly with both the design of the house and its family feel. Outside the landscaping has been kept very natural. Seagrove House is a wonderful example of just what you can do with even the most unprepossessing building with some vision, insight and professional help. Its clean lines, natural cedar cladding and sympathetic design have breathed life back into the house and made it a family home that, as Michael says, ‘ even Kevin Mcloud could not fail to be impressed with’.

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The Hadrian toilet cubicles installed in the ladies toilets at the Epernay Champagne Bar in Manchester where carefully chosen to match the mood of the existing decor by specifying a particular RAL colour, a service available in the UK from Relcross Limited. When the bar was bought in 2014 by VCP Taverns a redecoration and upgrade was immediately implemented. While the tiles and walls in the ladies toilets were in reasonable condition, the cubicles were certainly not meeting the champagne expectations of either the customers or the new owners. What they needed were cubicles that were much more durable, would look good for years and could harmonise with the shade of purple/brown that featured elsewhere in the fromupRelcross werewith chosen and specified in RAL 8002 Wake in style Feather & Black Electric Contract room. Hadrian Elite steel cubicles Signal Brown. These toilet As partitions are for especially suitable for heavy we prepare the clocks to go forward, makeuse areas and Eclectic team proudly executed unique and innovative Recuro Styling most of your shorter nights with comfortable LegArm design. Petu Kummala, 358 Design created They can be erected require no special structural the provisions to effect a rigid installation. We supply bespoke doors & Drawer fronts for use LegArm lounge chair with the inspiration that “legarms” mattresses, throws and bedding from Feather & Black. on any type of floor and are available in a choice of over 200 RAL colours to match in Kitchens, Bedrooms, Offices and our products are additional are movingproofs in differentwill directions, one forward, Any be charged at one £25 Make your bedroom your sanctuary and help declutter just about any designer colour scheme. also supplied to the trade for the use in exhibitions, your mind for a refreshing night’s sleep with minimalist backwards, creating a motion as the chair is “walking”.

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illa illa Out Out of of the the box box is is situated situated on on the the edge edge of of Zoetermeer, Zoetermeer, next next to to the the Bentwoud Bentwoud Park. Park. The The design design is is aa contemporary contemporary interpretation interpretation of of the the

rural rural surroundings. surroundings. Inspired Inspired by by the the local local building building typology, typology, the the villa villa closes closes itself itself off off from from the the busy busy street, street, only only to to open open itself itself up up to to the the garden garden via via several several carefully carefully designed designed terraces. terraces. For For their their home, home, the the owners owners wanted wanted en en rustic rustic and and robust robust building building that that at at the the same same time time was was light light and and spacious. spacious. Therefor Therefor the the main main core core of of the the house house is is designed designed as as to to resemble resemble an an old old barn, barn, with with aa black black timber timber exterior exterior and and aa recessed recessed thatch thatch roof. roof. The The extensions extensions for for the the kitchen kitchen diner, diner, the the study study and and the the garage garage form form aa strong strong contrast contrast to to the the barn. barn. Sleek Sleek white white boxes, boxes, interconnected interconnected by by aa robust robust white white wooden wooden beam. beam. Due Due to to the the specific specific layout layout of of these these boxes, boxes, outside outside spaces spaces are are formed formed with with several several unique unique characteristics, characteristics, so so that that the the owners owners can can enjoy enjoy the the gardens gardens all all year year round. round. Large Large openings openings in in the the wooden wooden façade façade create create aa smooth smooth transition transition between between the the terraces terraces and and the the interior interior and and flood flood the the house house with with natural natural light. light. This This interior interior is is characterized characterized by by aa large large degree degree of of spaciousness spaciousness while while at at the the same same time time providing providing intimacy intimacy and and diversity. diversity. The The large large kitchen kitchen diner diner is is connected connected seamlessly seamlessly to to the the main main living living area, area, but but by by slightly slightly offsetting offsetting the the spaces spaces an an element element of of surprise surprise is is created created adding adding to to the the feeling feeling of of space. space.

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Designed as a well-tailored suit the house adepts effortlessly to the needs of its inhabitants.

Product Description. - To express the difference between the two volumes, we used Cape Cod as wooden cladding against the typical plastering. This Board and Batten system is used in

Whether enjoying a glass of wine at the large kitchen island,

three sizes to make the pattern.

relaxing in front of the fireplace or sunbathing on one of the terraces Villa Out of the box is above all a home in which to enjoy life.

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The main entrance is angled to create space for a grand central staircase, which is housed within a feature render wrap, flooded with natural light from the glazed curtain walling.

The split slate cladding provides a textured feature to the entrance that contrasts with the black slate roof of the property, tying the colour palette together.

Inset relief elevation with dark grey render adds visual interest to the otherwise white render throughout.

Glazed balcony with sliding doors to the master bedroom

Different window treatments throughout provide structural interest but also flood the house with light and allow different views from every angle of the building.

5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, large open plan landing with integrated study area.

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Flexible Interiors Designing the interior space is often determined by the placement of doors and windows. For this project, the clients wanted an open-plan feel but with defined areas. I designed a large open-plan living/kitchen/dining room with each component on a different floor level, to create subliminal zoning and different window treatments to each area. The polished concrete floor runs throughout the room to create continuity. A discrete white screen at half height creates a divide between the living and dining areas but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t affect the spatial awareness.

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provided by a large lounge and cosy snug. Set over 3 floors, the large floor plan allowed us to provide a master suite to the third floor. At the second floor there are 2 guest suites and a further 2 bedrooms which share a jack & jill bathroom.

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After 23 years creating high quality garden rooms in Ireland, Steeltech founder Sean Brett is bringing his bespoke designs to Britain

E always seem to need more space in our homes…an extra room for guests, a granny flat or home office. Changing circumstances can mean that creating extra space becomes a necessity. Steeltech’s Sean Brett has been creating high quality garden rooms for over 20 years. “Creating extra space for the family in a garden room has become hugely popular for a couple of reasons,” he says. Years ago, the only options were to convert the loft - which is very disruptive and height restrictions make it an unworkable solution in many homes - or to add an extension, which is expensive and also disruptive. A garden room gives people the extra space they need. “We can deliver and erect on site in under a week, with no disruption to the family home,” Sean Brett adds. “We’ve just delivered a garden office for a man who works from home three days a week. ‘He has two small children and working in the spare room had become impossible with all the interruptions and noise. “Now he has a proper office where he has peace and quiet, with no rent outlay and it only cost him £7,425. “His office is fully insulated. We only use Kingspan insulation because I don’t believe that anything else does as good a job and he has a full timber interior fit-out,” the Steeltech founder says. “We did all the electrics for him and all he had to was bring in his furniture. He sent us a selfie sitting at his new desk and the smile on his face said it all.” Steeltech is an Irish company, started by Sean Brett 23 years ago. The business is nationwide in Ireland, with 16 branches and a further six planned. Five months ago Sean expanded the business to Britain and there are now Five Steeltech outlets across Britain with many more planned for the very near future. What makes Steeltech so successful? Sean says it all down to the quality of the product. “I’m a perfectionist,” he says. “The tiniest detail just has to be right. We use only the highest quality steel, highest quality insulation. “That’s what makes the difference” What is the most popular use for a garden room? “As well as the home office, we see a lot of people creating an extra room for a parent or adult child,” Sean says. “They have their privacy but it’s still close by. And they can be designed exactly to the customers specifications, so people get a space that really works for them. He adds: “Customers keep telling us that their new room improves their quality of life and there’s a great deal of job satisfaction in that. “A new survey of independent estate agents by Move with Us suggests that adding a garden office may increase the value of your home by five per cent, so it’s also a very good investment. And that’s important to people too.” ■ You can find a Steeltech office near you at www.steeltechsheds.co.uk

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& business innovations from beyond the housing sector In the early IT ‘noughties’ I ran a seminar for ‘Constructing Excellence’ on ‘Safety by Design’, Professor Dr Michael followed a few years later by one on ‘Designing Out Waste’. TheBenfield purpose in mentioning them is to emphasise the fact that, despite new products and new and updated regulations, like In the early with ‘noughties’ I ran electronic a seminar for ‘Constructing Excellence’ on ‘Safety by Design’, ‘R’), those dealing high speed communications networks (Approved document a few years later has by one on little ‘Designing Outso Waste’. purpose in mentioning them thefollowed house-building industry made progress far thisThe century. is to emphasise the fact that, despite new products and new and updated regulations, like those with speed to electronic communications networks ‘R’), Back thendealing I argued forhigh buildings be designed via ‘partnerships’ that(Approved embraceddocument site the house-building industry has made little progress so far this century. constraints, programmed out risk, and ensured good immediate and ongoing communications with present and future stakeholders. I pointed out that to do so required ‘design teams’ who for buildings be designed viabut ‘partnerships’ that embraced sitewould be done. In turn this meant grasping the logistics, notBack onlythen knewI argued their legal duties & to responsibilities, who understood how the job constraints, programmed out risk, and ensured good immediate and ongoing communications getting to grips with handling and ‘Temporary’ works, as well as embracing snagging and maintenance along with the lifetime risks of the with present and future stakeholders. I pointed out that to do so required ‘design teams’ who building both in construction, in use and decommissioning. Stressing that ‘good design’ is SAFE I also urged participants to accept their not only knew their legal duties & responsibilities, but who understood how the job would be done. In turn this meant grasping the logistics, responsibility for making others aware of all of these risks. getting to grips with handling and ‘Temporary’ works, as well as embracing snagging and maintenance along with the lifetime risks of the building both in construction, in use and decommissioning. Stressing that ‘good design’ is SAFE I also urged participants to accept their While today it’s pretty easy to specify IT related products for any building, like visual or responsibility for making others aware of all of these risks. fingerprint recognition access, remote video surveillance, cell-phone heat and light control, and so on, doing so efficiently remains a major challenge. Indeed, arguably this is more important While today it’s pretty easy to specify IT related products for any building, like visual or than these ‘nice to have’ gismos gadgets buyers andand renters alike remain fingerprint recognition access, and remote videothemselves. surveillance,Home cell-phone heat light control, and more concerned the cost and speed new home construction, their comfort, so on, doing soabout efficiently remains a majorefficiency challenge.ofIndeed, arguably this is more important running, and maintenance than these ‘nice to have’ costs. gismos and gadgets themselves. Home buyers and renters alike remain

more concerned about the cost and speed efficiency of new home construction, their comfort, In several ‘Designingcosts. Out Waste’ was an extension of the earlier attempt to introduce running,respects and maintenance business innovations from outside the construction industry. Techniques and disciplines like ‘SixInSigma’ ‘Kaizen’ were applied acrosswas the an whole designofand process to to cutintroduce out waste severaland respects ‘Designing Out Waste’ extension thebuild earlier attempt in design time, scheduling delays, andthe prototyping errors, as well as material etc. like business innovations from outside construction industry. Techniques andwaste, disciplines ‘Six Sigma’ and ‘Kaizen’ were applied across the whole design and build process to cut out waste Once again an important element thisprototyping was the acceptance design needed in design time, scheduling delays,ofand errors, as that well building as material waste, etc. to become a collaborative exercise, rather than the God given domain of any one person. As in the motor, and ship building industries, for the example, recognition of the design increasingly complex Onceaircraft again an important element of this was acceptance that building needed to become a collaborative exercise, rather the God given domain of any one person. As in the nature of the building enterprise was seenthan as increasingly important. motor, aircraft and ship building industries, for example, recognition of the increasingly complex nature of thepartnering building enterprise was seen as communications, increasingly important. Designing with in mind emphasises the importance of avoiding delays, and the need to programme out errors. It also recognises the need to really know what stocks & other ‘industry standard’ materials are Designing with how partnering in mind emphasises communications, the aimportance avoiding readily available, jobs will be done in practice, and the need for better andoffuller understanding of the building and manufacturing tasks delays, and the need to programme out errors. It also recognises the need to really know what stocks & other ‘industry standard’ materials are involved. readily available, how jobs will be done in practice, and the need for a better and fuller understanding of the building and manufacturing tasks involved. Grasping the totality of the logistics involved was seen then, and remains today, of major importance. Getting to grips with transport, ‘Right First Time’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ processes were and are obvious candidates for expanding the horizons of the design team. Equating totality Costs’ of the with logistics wasofseen then, of major importance. Getting grips with transport, ‘Right theGrasping notion ofthe ‘Lifetime theinvolved avoidance delays andand theremains need totoday, programme out errors, along with to a sound knowledge of materials, First Time’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ processes were and are obvious candidates for expanding the horizons of the design team. Equating processes and procedures remains vital. Although accepting that good design avoids waste, then and now many ‘professionals’ - used to a therelaxed notion of ‘Lifetime Costs’ with avoidance of delays and the Few, need ittoseems programme out errors, along a sound knowledge materials, more regime - found and findthe this an unpopular constraint. are ready even now to with accept responsibility for,ofand bear the processes and procedures remains vital. Although accepting that good design avoids waste, then and now many ‘professionals’ - used to a cost of, any waste caused by them. more relaxed regime - found and find this an unpopular constraint. Few, it seems are ready even now to accept responsibility for, and bear the cost of, any waste caused by them. As we move further toward ‘factory built’ homes clients and their professional advisors and consultants must understand that, to produce a building in the factory requires all elements to As we move further toward ‘factory built’ homes clients and their professional advisors and be determined in detail before work commences, rather than muddling through trying to resolve consultants must understand that, to produce a building in the factory requires all elements to complicated design as a project progresses. While possible using sloppy trade be determined in issues detail before work commences, rather this thanismuddling through trying‘wet’ to resolve building techniques, where adjustments can be made in-situ, complex off-site manufactured complicated design issues as a project progresses. While this is possible using sloppy ‘wet’ trade elements much more difficult to alter. can Failure to understand this is both prejudicing MMC buildingare techniques, where adjustments be made in-situ, complex off-site manufactured andelements costing clients andmore builders’ small fortunes to correct. Partnering theprejudicing whole design, are much difficult to alter. Failure to understand this isfor both MMC supply construction is a vital must bePartnering developedfor to the correct this. and and costing clients andchain builders’ smallprocess fortunesthat to correct. whole design, supply and construction chain is a vital process that must be developed to correct this. Consequently, whilst moving with the times to incorporate all that is best and wonderful and time saving and comfortable, and desirable in anyConsequently, building design we undertake, or build, I still find ismyself ‘shouting at the wind’ fundamental shifts inand professional whilst moving withmanufacture, the times to incorporate all that best and wonderful and timefor saving and comfortable, desirable in attitudes. However, the ‘winds of change’ are blowing and I do detect small shifts. As construction moves ‘off-site’ into the factory these will any building design we undertake, manufacture, or build, I still find myself ‘shouting at the wind’ for fundamental shifts in professional greatly improve efficiency, quality, affordable delivery all detect levels of social andAs private housing. attitudes. However, the ‘winds ofand change’ are blowing andofI do small shifts. construction moves ‘off-site’ into the factory these will Michael Benfield February 2017 greatly improve efficiency, quality, and affordable delivery of all levels of social and private housing.

Michael Benfield February 2017 -Ends Prof. Dr. Michael Benfield is a Chartered Environmentalist. He predicts that current pressures -Ends -for more housing will increase demand for Off-Site Production and MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) to new standards of professional and the development new management tools Prof. Dr. Michael Benfield is a Charteredleading Environmentalist. He predicts that currentcapability, pressures project for moredesign housing will increase demandoffor Off-Site Production andfor (Modern Methods of Construction) leadingChartered to new standards professional capability, project design and the development of new management tools for theMMC housebuilding and construction sector. Listing Builder,of Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Manager amongst his credentials, he chairs leading UK the housebuilding and construction sector. Listing Chartered Builder, Chartered Chartered his credentials, he achairs leading UKtool. timber engineers Benfield ATT. Based in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, they are a ‘fullSurveyor service’ and timber DesignManager and Buildamongst group using 3D design as key efficiency timber engineers Benfield ATT. Based in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, they are a ‘full service’ timber Design and Build group using 3D design as a key efficiency tool. www.BenfieldATT.uk www.BenfieldATT.uk

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