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Slower processing of planning applications is worsening project delays compared to two years ago.
The findings came during RIBA’s monthly Future Trends survey, with practices reporting an overall positive shift that is being tempered with growing issues regarding the planning process.
The housing sector fell and RIBA’s results show that the speed with which planning applications are being processed is deteriorating, causing project delays.
In April 2023: 22% of practices report projects being abandoned in the last three months, compared to 7% in 2021, due to delays in the processing of planning applications; 47% report some projects being delayed by 6 months or more, compared to 30% in 2021; and only 15% of practices report no projects being delayed, compared to 22% in 2021.
In addition to monitoring and reporting on the impact of planning delays, RIBA’s Policy and Public Affairs team has responded to a number of government consultations relating to the planning system this year, making recommendations that reflect the concerns of our members.
It has repeatedly called for the Government to invest in building up the capacity of local authority planning departments, particularly with qualified design expertise. As part of this, we have also called for planning departments to be allocated additional financial resources to recruit and retain planning professionals.
Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Chief Executive Victoria Hills said: “It is widely recognised that Local Planning Authorities, along with the wider public sector, are facing significant resourcing challenges. We have continuously warned that chronic under resourcing is burdening our Local Planning Authorities, leaving them struggling to meet public expectations and support the delivery of much needed homes and infrastructure, for example.
“This survey's alarming results illustrate the consequences of neglecting our planning departments. The ongoing housing crisis demands our immediate attention. Without a sufficiently resourced planning system, the homes that individuals, families, and communities desperately need will remain out of reach.”
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Pendock has more than 35 years of experience in the manufacture and supply of pre-formed casings for concealing interior and exterior pipework.
The company’s ‘Profiles’ brand has continued to expand, where the range is now one of the most comprehensive and widely used to support ongoing heating system improvements and fire safety upgrades, as well as the growth in low carbon heating solutions. We lift the cover on their casing products to discover more about the Pendock’s ‘Profiles’ range.
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The Government’s commitment to regulate all new residential developments to be Net Zero Ready from 2025 is fast approaching and has laid down a clear direction of travel for building design and construction.
Through the second stage of its Future Homes Standard consultation – due to launch later this year – there will be a requirement to future proof all new dwellings with low carbon heating, high performing fabric specification and a complementary ventilation strategy which will focus on the assured health and well-being of occupants.
BEAMA’s Future Homes Standard Phase 1 Impact Report, lays out a framework to prepare for the changes coming through from 2025, focusing on a range of technology options best suited to a variety of dwelling and occupancy profiles.
The report acknowledges that the majority of technology solutions already exists today and therefore focuses on the specific enablers that will support their inclusion within the homes of the future.
Subjects such as design, installation and commissioning competency; the necessity to undertake a steep evolution in SAP’s building modelling capability; and the very real challenge of preparing consumers for a new way of living, are all covered within the report.
BEAMA CEO Dr Howard Porter said “BEAMA has been a long-term supporter of innovation and progressive building standards. Through this report we are seeking to open a path towards collaborative discussion with, not only Government, but also the wider construction industry.
“We share a common objective and we are very much looking forward to being a leading stakeholder in the preparation for the start of an exciting new era for energy efficiency, renewable solutions and connected flexibility infrastructure from 2025. Our efforts will not stop at today’s publication.
“This is the first phase of a twostep report focussing on new build
New guidance from the Structural Timber Association (STA) is now available to help architects and those in the construction supply chain avoid moisture-related defects during a structural timber building’s construction process and inservice life.
The guidance offers a systematic process based on the RIBA Plan of Work 2020, outlining where time and effort should be given to consider and mitigate the risk of defects that may come from moisture entrapment.
Implementation of the guidance will, without doubt, contribute to the successful risk management of a structural timber project for everyone involved, as the STA’s Andrew Orriss explains: “Our aim is to present a more formal and effective process for adoption across the industry to ensure that durability of structural timber buildings fulfils whole-life and sustainable objectives. No building or material is designed to last forever. But, potential defects can be a result of how a building was designed and constructed and how, or if it has been maintained.
We recommend a moisture management strategy be implemented for all buildings.
“The point of this guidance is to outline a process that places the question of ‘what if?’ from the outset of a building’s design through its construction and beyond, so all stakeholders are aware of their responsibility.”
compliance, with the second half of the report planned when we can complete BETA SAP 11 modelling. We have also recently become a Future Homes Hub partner, where we will be seeking to undertake a range of ‘task and finish’ projects in the coming two years to facilitate the new Standard’s success.”
Welcoming the report, Ed Lockhart CEO of the Future Homes Hub said “BEAMA’s ‘Network to Emitter Impact Report’ provides an excellent analysis of the technology options for meeting the Future Homes Standard. It builds on the knowledge pooled through the Future Homes Standard Task Group’s Ready for Zero report.
“We are looking forward to working ever more closely with BEAMA, bringing the collective expertise of manufacturers and suppliers together with that of homebuilders on the journey to net zero. As we do so we must all keep a laser focus on building high quality homes and places that people love living in.”
Untold Living has submitted a planning application for its first new retirement village on the site of a former care home in West Sussex. The later living developeroperator has applied to Crawley Borough Council to construct 105 one-and twobedroom extra-care apartments, spread across two three- and four-storey buildings, at the site of Oakhurst Grange Care Home, Crawley, which closed in 2013. Subject to planning permission, the development will also feature ten 915 sq ft bungalows and 73,300 sq ft of green and recreational space across the 163,800 sq ft site. On-site amenities will include lounge and bar space, dining area, orangery, hairdresser, cinema, activities room and a treatment room.
Work to boost suitable housing options for older people has kicked off as a government-appointed taskforce met for the first time in London.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, working with the Department for Health and Social Care, has brought together a team of experts to lead this crucial work, that will report back to Government on how it can improve housing for older people.
The Taskforce will focus on ensuring the Government is offering a range of housing options for older people.
This will ensure the housing market works for older people, now and in the future, and gives them greater choice in where they choose to live.
Providing homes with support will help reduce costs to the social care and health systems, giving older people more
independence in their own homes. The Taskforce began its inaugural meeting today at Grace House, a retirement living scheme in St John’s Wood, hosted by Aster Group.
The Housing and Care Minister’s addressed the Taskforce noting the significance this work will have to help people live independently for longer.
Speaking at the event, Housing Minister, Rachel Maclean said: “Older people must have access to the right homes in the right places that suit their needs.
“I have seen first-hand today how good quality homes have greatly improved the lives of older people. The Taskforce’s important work in the coming months will help support our commitment in delivering quality housing across the country.
“I’m looking forward to listening to the Taskforce’s findings as we help the growth
of a thriving older people’s housing sector in this country.” Minister for Care Helen Whately said: “Most people want to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. That means having the right sort of homes to make that possible.
“Our Taskforce is about making that happen - so that as people thankfully live longer, you can also enjoy more years of independence living the way you want to.
“I look forward to working with all the experts we have brought together in the taskforce, and putting older people’s voices at the heart of this work.”
The Taskforce includes directors from charities like Age UK and the chair of the Home Builders Federation, to local government leaders, CEOs of housing associations and professors on health and long-term care, bringing together independent experts who will help transform housing options for older people.
continue to pursue the vision of their original founders, to deliver high quality products and excellent customer service to scale. Cala’s carbon reduction strategy sets out their transition to timber frame across all the homes they build in England, where possible. The investment in Taylor Lane will help Cala to increase the use of timber frame in England to c.1,500 new homes per annum, over the next five years.
In Scotland, Cala has been using timber frame construction for over 40 years, and around 80% of Cala’s homes there are built using this method.
A brand-new development of purpose built detached and semi-detached family homes in Dothill, Telford will be launched for rental later this month.
Packaged Living is releasing the first phase of two-, three- and four-bedroom, energy efficient homes at Assembly Park, a stylish new development on the former site of Charlton School, and in the heart of Dothills’ established community.
Cala Group, a major UK homebuilder, has announced the 100% acquisition of Taylor Lane Timber Frame Ltd., one of the UK’s leading timber frame construction specialists.
The investment will help drive Cala’s progress towards their sustainability targets and support delivery of the group’s ambitious growth plans in the South of England.
Led by an experienced existing management team, Taylor Lane will
With factories in Hereford and Wales, Taylor Lane will supply Cala’s five English businesses in the Cotswolds and South of England, while continuing to service existing customers and grow their presence in the wider market.
The investment illustrates Cala’s confidence in Taylor Lane’s potential and provides a strong platform for continued growth, while ensuring both consistency and stability for Taylor Lane’s employees, customers and operations.
The specialist Build to Rent (BtR) developer and operator is modelling the scheme around the family values, collaboration, and playtime ethos embedded in school life at Dothill, and in keeping with the sites’ historic context.
Assembly Park is a collection of 195 wellplanned homes, carefully designed with ease of renting in mind.
For the first time since Construction Leadership Council’s Product Availability working group began meeting at the height of the pandemic, there is good availability of the vast majority of building materials across the UK, with increasing reports that availability is back to preCovid levels.
Some issues continue around products reliant on semi-conductors, but the general feeling is that this is slowly improving.
While there has been a slight decline in construction activity, the industry overall is performing better than forecasted six
months ago,” said the statement from John Newcomb, CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation and Peter Caplehorn, CEO of the Construction Products Association, co-chairs of the group.
“With demand lower than at this time last year, there is also less pressure on prices. As a result, early indications suggest prices for many products appear to be stabilising and in isolated cases even declining from recent highs, though volatility persists.
“This does, however, vary by sector and sub-sector. For example, RMI work
The NHBC Foundation’s latest report, Hazardous ground gas - an essential guide for housebuilders, is available to download now.
Compiled by experts in the field this comprehensive report offers guidance and insight for housebuilders covering everything from what constitutes a hazardous ground gas, initial investigations and assessment of ground gas to gas protective measures.
Developed in partnership with Buro Happold and Environmental Protection Group Ltd (EPG), the advice detailed is applicable to all sites, whether large or small, and all development types. The report guidance also addresses the current gap between the conclusions and recommendations of ground
investigation reports and the structural design of buildings where gas protection measures are not always included. Hugh Mallett, Director, Ground Engineering, Buro Happold said, “This new NHBC guide on hazardous ground gas will help housebuilders and their advisors to better assess and manage gas risk and ensure the efficient building of new homes.
“Buro Happold, EPG and NHBC have worked hard to ensure the guide delivers current good practice and that the advice is practical and relevant to all housebuilders. Following the six-stage process and recognising the importance of competence at each stage will help housebuilders get it right first time and avoid potential pitfalls, saving time and money, whilst delivering homes safe from the potential risks of hazardous ground gas.”
in both the public and private sector housing to support decarbonisation and improve energy efficiency is driving sales of insulation products Manufacturers in this area are seeing volumes ahead of expectations but are managing supply.
“As reported last month, brick stocks have increased due to a slowdown in the housing market and increased production. There are approximately 8 weeks of bricks in stock and, with new plants in the UK coming on stream over the next 6-12 months, the UK’s reliance on more expensive imports to top up stocks will fall rapidly.”
With most internet users in the UK now using a smartphone, Sovereign is introducing a new tool which provides customers with even more choice about how they communicate repairs. Using a remote guidance platform called XM Reality, the video-calling service was rolled out earlier this year. Originally introduced as a trial to diagnose and resolve boiler issues, the rollout has proven a big hit with customers.
So far, 93% of customers who have made use of the service have reported their satisfaction with it. XM Reality sees customers connected with an advisor which helps Sovereign gain a much quicker understanding of any potential issues, and where possible, talk customers through self-fixes. It can be accessed through a smartphone, laptop or other smart electronic device. Since its introduction, the tool has been used to successfully fix more than a quarter of the boiler-related issues which featured in the pilots. By removing the need to visit a customer’s home to carry out simple fixes, it’s also reduced its carbon footprint by more than two million grams of CO2. Thanks to the success of this pilot, the video triage service is being expanded across the business.
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The recent rises in building materials prices and labour rates have understandably increased interest in modern methods of construction (MMC) as a route to lower costs and improve on-site productivity, reports Glenigan.
New Homes Framework (MMC Framework NH3) let by the government’s LHC Building Components & Services department based in Hillingdon. The framework covers 20 lots covering a wide range of social housing projects across nine English regions and is set to run for four years (Project ID: 22043766).
Significant social housing frameworks Similar significant MMC frameworks have recently been let covering social housing projects in Wales worth £100 million (Project ID: 22046247) and in Scotland, worth £500 million (Project ID: 22046243).
With government support, some major contractors have invested heavily in offsite manufacturing as a way to deliver projects faster, using fewer people and in a greener fashion. Laing O’Rourke has invested £200 million to create its Centre of Excellence for Modern Construction in Nottinghamshire, an advanced concrete products manufacturing plant which has made components for more than 350 UK buildings and infrastructure projects.
Today, volume housebuilders are following suit and embracing MMC as a way to boost efficiency and mitigate the impact of skills shortages. Last month, Persimmon said it was investing £25 million to take a stake in TopHat, a leading manufacturer in the modular sector.
The deal is part of a £70 million funding round which will help TopHat speed up the delivery of a new modular housing factory which it is building in Corby. The new plant, which will be Europe’s largest with an annual capacity of 4,000 homes, will operate alongside TopHat’s existing plant in Derby.
Persimmon aims to use new modular techniques to support future volume growth and expand its product range as well helping it to meet the Future Homes Standard for energy efficiency.
As well as the investment, Persimmon is setting up a business partnership with TopHat which guarantees the housebuilder access to the manufacturer’s
modular homes as well as an innovative brick façade product which it offers.
The tie-up should ensure a steady demand for TopHat’s modular homes, helping it to avoid the problems faced by Legal & General which recently announced it was closing its modular homes plant in West Yorkshire with heavy redundancies. The L&G modular business had struggled to maintain a sustainable pipeline of site projects in the face of long planning delays.
Today, Glenigan data highlights the variety of projects particularly in the public sector, where MMC is being adopted and where a familiarity with the new methods offers the potential for winning new contracts.
MMC is being readily taken-up in the social housing sector. Earlier this month, an agreement was awarded for a £600 million Modern Methods of Construction
Meanwhile, one major government housing contract in the pipeline - where applications to tender are being invited - is the £1.125 billion Offsite MMC Housing Construction Framework, aimed at delivering a wide range of houses, apartments, care homes and multioccupancy homes across the South West of England using offsite/MMC. Work under this framework is due to start this coming autumn and run for ten years (Project ID: 21126134).
New work in the education sector is also providing fertile ground for MMC. A new £6.3 million school at Winscombe in Avon, North Somerset, is being built under a second wave of the Department of Education’s MMC Framework (the DfE’s first £3 billion MMC framework was launched in 2020). Work on the new 65-pupil SEN school, where B&K Building Services is the main contractor, is due to start this spring and run for 12 months (Project ID: 21476823).
A traditional building material, natural stone continues to provides architects and specifiers with a finish that combines aesthetic qualities with sustainability.
Haddonstone is a family run business where the project team combines industry knowledge of more than 100 years, and is a founding member of the UK Cast Stone Association.
Toby Marlow, Building and Construction team Director, discusses Haddonstone’s work with housebuilders.
“The Haddonstone portfolio is unique amongst manufacturers of cast stone, as it encompasses a wide selection of traditional, classical and contemporary designs to suit virtually any setting, and therefore all types of commercial as well as residential development,” he explained. “To ensure quality, we produce all our own moulds which are formed by fully trained craftsmen in an extensive workshop, which facilitates the fulfilment of bespoke orders. This extends to a colour and material-matching service which ensures customers’ exact specifications can be achieved.
“Project or site-specific orders are allocated to dedicated project managers, which guarantees that production
scheduling and deliveries receive expert oversight. Where existing stonework has suffered damage and requires replacement, the latest 3D imagery, together with traditional survey techniques like manual reliefs for intricate detailing, can be used to create exact replicas.
“In doing so, the team draws on their extensive experience and understanding of architectural styles such as Georgian,
Victorian and other eras, to satisfy all aesthetic requirements.
“Ours is one of the few companies in the industry to use over 50% of high-grade limestone in our mixes. This means our products are one of the highest quality cast stone options on the market today. Plus, we source all of our aggregate from an ethically-responsible supplier, which prides itself on its strong environmental management system.”
Two new products from Marshalls, Lunar and Arrento Encore, offer two very different aesthetics and applications. Among the latest additions to its established concrete block paving range, is Marshalls Lunar; an innovative and cost-effective collection available in Marshalls’ best-selling project pack and single-block sizes.
The Lunar block paving is available in a carefully curated range of four colours –Ice, Rosa, Silver Dust and Shadow – each inspired by the elegance of the moon.
The unique granite-inspired blends are enhanced by a patented colour application, which creates a subtle, elegant and multi-hued aesthetic with tones of on-trend greys, pastel pinks and earthy blue-greens. Offering a smooth finish with chamfered edges, the pavers certainly provide a look that is both modern and timeless.
Lunar also benefits from Marshalls’ MaxiMix technology, which means it includes 30% more pigment and 30% more water-proofing content than a standard block paving product. In addition, Lunar® offers excellent resistance to UV fading and weather damage to ensure a long-lasting, high quality finish.
The versatile Lunar block paving, manufactured in the UK, can be installed in a range of patterns depending on the client requirements. It is available in a 300 x 200 x 50mm single-block size, as well as the project pack that includes 240 x 160, 160 x 160 and 80 x 160mm blocks, allowing a wide range of installation options.
Alternatively, for more contemporary outdoor spaces, including gardens and patio areas, Marshalls Arrento Encore; a modern, Italian porcelain paving product, is a perfect fit. This new range is exclusively designed for Marshalls and provides a stylish, on-trend look suitable for a range of design styles. This new addition to the Marshalls Arrento range is available in warm colour tones and features a subtle linear aesthetic.
The Arrento Encore comes in a selection of sizes, including a new 200 x 900 plank format, providing true design versatility and making it ideal for creating understated zoned areas with a cohesive look. In addition, as a porcelain product, Arrento Encore absorbs little or no moisture, which means it is less prone to staining, moss and algae growth. It is also low maintenance, easy to clean and R11 slip rated.
Traditional materials such as Portland stone may have been pushed out of the mainstream by concrete and steel, but nothing beats this natural material, says design and construction specialist Dan Grimshaw.
“It may be old as the hills but is still a viable option for eco-conscious builds and can still play a significant role in an increasingly high-tech industry, says Dan from Beam Development, who has been working on premium residential projects for more than 15 years, Stone is a natural building material, free from pollutants that can cause various symptoms among workers in some modern buildings. It doesn't need chemical treatment to make it waterproof, and with the appropriate fixing material, is an environmentally friendly option.”
Inspired by the aesthetics of designer Axel Vervoordt, whose work combines contemporary and old materials, Dan personally sourced 2.4m3 block of Portland stone from Dorset to be used as a hearth as part of a restoration project in London’s Mayfair.
“This beautiful, ornamental stone is classic but contemporary and its neutral
colour allow it to work with a variety of colours and furnishings, and is at home whether in a minimalist apartment or a Georgian town house,” added Dan.
“We chose Portland stone for this project, because of its soft grey tones which create a natural, pared back but aesthetic look that fits with the feel of the house, and that can be cut easily and shaped into various sizes and designs.”
Portland stone is used extensively in some of Britain’s most notable structures and continues to be used in homes today, particularly for fireplaces, staircases, and flooring.
When it came to choosing the right stone, Dan, along with architect Reginald Verspreeùwen from RV Architecture, visited Albion Stone on the Isle of Portland to identify the bed and cut they were looking for and then set about finding a block of a suitable size.
Portland stone is a limestone formed from the slow compaction of calcium carbonate and organic seafloor matter, like shell fragments, deposited during the late Jurassic period when the UK was situated in a more sub-tropical latitude.
The use of pre-formed boxings and casing, for concealing pipework on social housing refurbishment projects, is now commonplace and has overtaken the previously time intensive process of fabricating and finishing individual boxings on site.
Since Pendock launched its pre-formed plywood casings more than 35 years ago, these products have gradually changed the way registered providers and contractors approach heating system refurbishment and fire safety improvement projects.
Also, with the transition toward increased use of low carbon heating solutions, including heat networks, air source and ground source heat pumps and loop arrays, Pendock boxing is being used to conceal external distribution pipework, as well as those located inside flats.
The scope of pipe boxing and casing products available makes the Pendock range one of the most comprehensive available for local authority and housing association refurbishment projects. So much so, that the complete range is now covered by a dedicated brand – Pendock Profiles – which is orientated towards social housing applications.
Pendock’s original concept of using pre-formed plywood casings to conceal interior pipework was developed as a solution to help reduce the amount of time spent on-site, along with the associated costs, when boxing in pipework. Unlike traditional site fabricated alternatives, pre-formed boxing is curved to form a smooth ‘L’ shaped profile, so there are no
sharp corners or joints along the edges of the profiles.
In addition, due to the wide ranges of sizes available, the correct profiles can be selected to meet the dimensions needed for the project, so they can fit more closely over the pipework. This helps minimise the intrusion and visual impact in flats, where skirting level heating pipework or high level fire sprinkler systems are being concealed.
Using an ‘off the shelf’ purpose designed boxing range also enables a consistent finish to be achieved in individual flats, even where different profile styles or sizes are installed.
This becomes more important where blocks of flats are being refurbished, as each one will have the same continuity of finish, which is much more difficult to accomplish with site made boxing.
In addition, all plywood profiles are prefinished with a white resin impregnated décor paper, as standard, which removes the need for painting on site, saving even more time and costs, while further improving consistency of finish on a project. The reduced installation time and improved quality of finish can
also help support tenant satisfaction levels by not only reducing disruption during refurbishment programmes, but also helping to achieve more attractive and less obtrusive results.
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With the increased use of district heating schemes and low carbon solutions, Pendock’s metal pipe boxing has become one of the fastest growing products in the company’s range. Engineered primarily to provide a weather resistant and tough solution for concealing external pipework, building services and other utilities, it also protects against accidental damage or vandalism, where pipes may be within easy reach.
Bespoke manufactured to individual project specifications from 2mm aluminium, as standard, metal boxing is available as a three-sided channel profile - CHM - for securing to a single flat surface or as a two-sided 90-degree design - MXM - for fixing to adjacent surfaces, such as a wall and ceiling. Supplied with a PPC finish in lengths of up to 4000mm, both types can be used to conceal vertical and horizontal pipework and are supported by a range of dedicated accessories.
‘easy-fit’ solution while avoiding the time and cost issues associated with site fabricated boiler boxing.
Access for gas safety checks, routine inspection or boiler maintenance can be carried out easily, as they can be removed, re-used and refitted without damage. A range of standard sizes are available, as well as the option of manufacturing casings to bespoke sizes for specific projects.
The MXF fire sprinkler boxing range also has a pre-formed and pre-finished ‘L’ shaped profile and is the preferred choice of many LA and HA contractors when concealing surface mounted sprinkler pipework in high-rise blocks.
Fire sprinkler supply pipework mounted in open balconies or externally to flats are also covered using metal boxing to provide added security and weather resistance. Also, as it is non-combustible, it is used in high rise residential blocks to conceal interior runs of pipework where no sprinkler heads are present, such as communal areas.
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While Pendock metal boxing has proven to be popular for the specific applications for which it was designed, when concealing interior pipework, its preformed plywood boxing and casings are still the most widely used.
At the heart of the ‘Profiles’ product range are the MX and TK profiles, which have been available from day one and have consequently been used in countless social housing projects across the UK.
The primary distinction between the two products is their shape. MX is formed into
a 90-degree ‘L’ shaped cross-sectional profile, while the TK incorporates a 115-degree angle on the shorter leg, which creates a sloping top surface.
As TK is designed primarily for concealing small bore heating system pipe work at skirting level, this feature helps it blend in to living areas, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms while also helping it avoid being used as a step.
A 3-sided version, the TKD, is also available, for mid-wall or vertical use, which incorporates the 115 degree angle on both sides of the profile. Both are manufactured from 5mm plywood and are prefinished in with a white resin impregnated décor paper.
The MX’s wide range of sizes makes it a highly versatile solution for boxing in horizontal or vertical pipework in a variety of residential applications, from heating and mains water, through to larger diameter drainage and wastewater pipework. This versatility is increased further as two ‘L’ shaped MX profiles can be joined together in different size configurations to create ‘U’ shaped channel sections. These can be used to conceal interior pipework or building utilities, such as vertical pipe runs from floor to ceiling or ceiling mounted fire sprinkler pipework.
The MX range is manufactured in 5mm or 8mm thicknesses and is finished with a white resin impregnated décor paper. A range of dedicated accessories is also available for both the MX and TK, including internal and external corners, as well as stop ends; butt joints and access panels.
Completing the interior casings range are the ‘BC’ boiler pipe casings. Designed to conceal boiler pipework, valves, filters and flues, BC casings provide an attractive, practical and
Like the MX, it is available in 5mm or 8mm thicknesses, which can be easily cut to length and drilled on-site to accommodate the sprinkler heads. Dedicated accessories are also available to give a high quality, integrated and professional finish.
With such a diverse and comprehensive product range, Pendock has ensured that specifiers and contractors can obtain easy access to information and technical details.
The company’s website provides a diverse range of information, alongside downloadable drawings in PDF and DWG format, as well as NBS specification clauses for every product in its ‘Tech Info’ section. Beyond this, Pendock also offers technical support and advice by phone or e-mail. It appears they have everything covered.
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Commissioning wastewater treatment plants is as vital as getting gas and electricity services signed off by specialists. But it is not happening. David Stagg, technical manager for Graf UK, investigates.
oxygen into the water in the tank have got blocked or damaged in some way.
Perhaps the waste content is not suitable for the system to work at its optimal rate. For want of a better way of saying this, is the tank being filled with too much liquid and not enough solids?
The same goes if the system takes in more grey water from sinks, washing machines and showers, than it does black water from toilets. It’s called a sewage treatment plant for a reason – it needs sewage!
Wastewater treatment plants became established in the UK in the late 1990s, when specifiers and end user homeowners woke up to the limitations of septic tanks. So, you would think it was safe to assume that the need to commission these plants, or to set them up properly, was also recognised then.
However, some manufacturers are finding that only 25% to 50% of their systems, at best, are being commissioned. The reason they are not cannot be the cost – it is only between £150 and £300 – nor the time – the 15 to 20-point checklist only takes less than an hour for a trained specialist service provider. So, what is the reason?
It is most likely that a large percentage of specifiers and end users simply are not aware that commissioning is available and/or how important it is to the longterm wellbeing of their wastewater system.
While more and more people are now doing their due diligence before purchasing a wastewater treatment plant, some manufacturers are bridging the gap and putting their money where their mouth is, by offering free commissioning.
These watchdogs for their own systems would rather help specifiers and end users avoid any potential emotional, economic and environmental impact that may be caused without such measures in place.
Issues with non-commissioned wastewater treatment plants are generally due to poor installation and system set-up rather than the systems themselves as they are typically relatively simple to operate.
The first symptom is likely to be a bad smell. Contrary to popular opinion, this is not what end users should expect from a wastewater treatment plant!
It is likely something has stopped working. Perhaps a compressor error. Perhaps the air diffusers that blow
The Number 1 reason for issues with wastewater treatment plants is poor aeration caused by air hoses and diffusers (that sit in the bottom of the tank and release small air bubbles into the effluent) which have not been connected properly, or air hoses that kink.
This affects the most important part of the treatment process – the quality and quantity of aeration. If the dissolved oxygen levels in the treated effluent are low, this will result in odours.
Graf UK - Enquiry 11
A Kent based housebuilder has specified the versatile Showerlay360 trays for its latest development, located near Tunbridge Wells in the Weald, continuing to employ a design solution which has featured across many of its timber framed and traditionally built properties in recent years.
Clarendon Homes is currently nearing completion on nine high specification private homes – together with five affordable homes for a major social housing provider - on a site in the town of Cranbrook.
The work is making use of both the 1500 x 800mm and 1850 x 900mm Showerlay bases, together with the manufacturer’s infinitely adjustable, 360 degree outlets, as the housebuilder’s own plumbers fit out the master en-suites and main bathrooms; with the design of the trays creating the necessary falls within the shower enclosures.
The Site Manager for Clarendon Homes, Andy Butcher, commented:
Polypipe Building Services has seen sales of their market leading multi-layer noise-reducing Terrain Q drainage system rise by almost 20 per cent since its launch in 2021 as city living becomes popular again post-pandemic. The multi-layer push-fit drainage system is already a popular choice in a variety of commercial high-rise buildings but is growing in popularity for use within residential highrises as contractors seek out premium products which minimise structure-borne sound while also meeting stringent fire regulations. As a complete system it also includes pipe brackets and connectors with rubber bases to further absorb and disperse noise vibrations.
Polypipe Building Services - Enquiry 13
“Our in-house architects pretty much specify the Marmox Showerlay for every project we do: because of their versatility and because they avoid the problem of cracking, with the resultant leaks.
“At Cranford we’re building nine properties – five houses and four bungalows The bathrooms and en-suites are all luxury spec. and as normal we are laying porcelain tiles - with 600 x 600mm being laid across the floors and 900 x 300mm ones on the walls. The work is going to programme and we expect to complete by July.”
The 3600 swivelling outlets can be aligned at any angle for total flexibility in the positioning of the waste connection,
simplifying the installation for both newbuild and refurbishment applications, while being compliant with all relevant standards.
Marmox - Enquiry 12
Altro Tegulis tile-effect wall panels have added a splash of colour with a luxury feel in Sanctuary Housing’s latest affordable development.
Sanctuary Housing, a large housing association based in Worcester, wanted to explore wall cladding rather than tiles for the kitchens and bathrooms in their latest affordable housing complex of 16 flats. This need was driven by the shortage of tiling contractors in the local area and the risk of tiles and grout getting dirty very quickly.
“The look and feel we wanted was a hotel-type design, and we were considering something more colourful and decorative. We have used Altro Whiterock before and have always found it to be a great product in high traffic areas, giving us a lot of confidence in its performance. We were really pleased to discover Altro Tegulis,” says Neil Ruecroft, Head of Construction at Sanctuary Group.
Altro Tegulis™ tile-effect wall panels offer the ideal alternative to traditional tiles for wet rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and retail spaces. With a range of tileeffect patterns offering a grout-free alternative to tiles, Altro Tegulis offers a more familiar feeling than traditional wall panel sheets.
MI Contracts also installed Altro Whiterock Splashbacks™ in the kitchens.
Altro - Enquiry 14
Introducing the newest innovation in Multi-Sensor alarms from Aico, the Ei3030 Multi-Sensor Fire and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm.
The flagship alarm in Aico’s technologically advanced 3000 Series, the Ei3030 combines individual Optical, Heat and CO sensors, for the ultimate fire and CO response.
Aico continues to evolve its offering to provide products that align with its customers’ requirements while maintaining the simplicity that Installers love.
The Ei3030 multi-sensor Fire and CO specifications include:
• Fire Response - The device contains a Thermistor Heat Sensor and highperformance Optical Sensor that intelligently work together, but will also operate independently.
• CO Response - The proven electrochemical CO Sensor provides an accurate CO response. The CO response is in line with BS EN 50291-1:2018.
Visual Indicators - The Ei3030 has visual Fire and CO indicators. The relevant indicator flashes depending on what has triggered the alarm.
• Kitemarks – This device holds Kitemarks for British Standards BS EN 14604:2005, BS 5446-2:2003 and BS EN 50291-1:2018.
Michael Wright, Product Development Manager at Aico comments, “The Ei3030 continues Aico’s pioneering development of Multi-Sensor Fire and CO alarms for domestic properties by offering both Multi-Sensor fire detection and CO detection from one alarm. This maximises coverage whilst making installation simpler and easier.
"The alarm sits alongside the Ei3028 Multi-Sensor Heat and CO alarm, meaning users can achieve combined fire and CO coverage for all areas of the home from our flagship 3000 Series”
The Ei3030 also has a range of additional benefits, including built-in dust compensation technology. The unique selfmonitoring dust compensation mechanism reduces the risk of false alarms.
The optical sensor chamber continually self-monitors minute changes in dust
levels, automatically recalibrating the alarm’s trigger point when necessary to reduce false alarms.
The Ei3030 can also be fitted in any room where both Fire and CO protection is required (excluding the kitchen) meaning coverage can be provided with fewer alarms.
Like all alarms in the 3000 series, the Ei3030 utilises an easi-fit base, is mains powered, has a 10-year rechargeable lithium cell backup, and is compatible with other Aico mains-powered units.
The device is also compatible with the Ei3000MRF Module for wireless
interconnection and data extraction via the Ei1000G Gateway.
The Ei3030 also includes Aico’s awardwinning AudioLINK+ technology, making it simple to gain data directly from the alarm head via the AudioLINK+ app, reporting on information such as alarm activations, sensor status and record of testing.
To learn more about the Ei3030, please visit: https://www.aico.co.uk/product/ ei3030-multi-sensor-fire-and-carbonmonoxide-alarm/
Aico - Enquiry 15
Door entry and access control manufacturer Videx Security has introduced a new cloud platform to help housing teams manage the Videx range of GSM systems more easily.
The browser-based application, available at cloud.videxservices.uk, is a secure, convenient and simple way to remotely manage GSM technologybased systems and products from Videx. It can be accessed from any web browser with an internet connection, offering an instant gateway to a user’s portfolio of GSM systems.
The Videx GSM Cloud brings all of your site management needs together in one easy, user friendly platform. The ability to change any tenant’s number or proximity access fob quickly and efficiently saves both time and money. Both site management and housing officials have praised the platform for its ease of use and seamless integration.
When using the cloud, all GSM calling and proximity parameters are available and quickly accessible via the user friendly interface.
Since its release, the Videx GSM Cloud has been adopted by housing associations and local authorities nationally, with many praising its efficiency and the lack of requirement for user licenses. The Cloud has a minimal charge, which is a lot more cost effective than competitor offerings, for using its services and packs a much larger punch with features and customisation.
From the platform it’s possible to manage and programme a wide range of GSM features including call button destinations, dial to open numbers, coded access codes, proximity fobs and cards and all other settings available on the Videx GSM system.
For a full demo of the Videx GSM Cloud please call 0370 300 1240 to connect with your local area manager and get started on the Cloud today.
Videx Security- Enquiry 16
Michelmersh Brick Holdings, the UK’s leading premium brick manufacturer, is excited to announce the release of its new swatchbook, a comprehensive guide to its complete suite of products that can fit in the palm of your hand.
information being available in an instant, when comparing similar products, which is why it actively encourages customers to use the website as its one source of truth for its products, where you can easily request a sample, download a BIM file or produce your own blended design through the façade designer. The swatchbook is a sustainable and useful addition to the Michelmersh suit of product assets.
The Michelmersh swatchbook is a compact, all-in-one product guide that showcases the unique hues of each brick’s colour and offers relevant technical information whilst using only a fraction of the paper used in traditional brochures.
Designed for architects, self-builders, contractors and homeowner’s who want immediate colour comparison, the Michelmersh swatchbook offers over 50 pages of products that provide a full breakdown of all relevant technical product information on the reverse side of each page. The swatchbooks’ small form make them easy to carry, slip into your pocket, and take with you to site visits. With its focus on colour accuracy, Michelmersh’s swatchbook enables users to compare the Group’s products with their surrounding built environments. Perfect for assessing against your local conservation area blends and as an aid to brick matching with any facade regardless of location.
“Finding the right brick for your project is essential, and Michelmersh is committed to making the process as easy and efficient as possible,” said Sarah Le Gresley, Group Innovation Director. “Our cutting-edge website already offers information that is vital to the specifier, but our swatchbook
fills the gap for conditions where you’re not sat at a computer or have internet but you’re on site and need a physical representation of a product’s appearance. This is what makes it an essential tool for architects, builders, and customers who want to browse our entire range of core products and compare bricks side by side on location. It’s incredibly small profile also means it uses a fraction of the paper content traditional brochures would.”
Michelmersh’s diverse range of products encompasses over 100 different premium bricks, with hues from bright whites to fiery reds with a gradual gradient shift into deep, bold blacks. The range’s scope of colours and textures allows the user to find the right brick every time, with side-by-side match comparison to determine the perfect choice. Each brick’s dimensional range, tolerance, durability category, compressive strength, dimensions and more can be found on the reverse of each page and are as equally important to be accessible to the customer.
The swatchbook is made using recycled paper and is freely and conveniently available to order through www.mbhplc.co.uk. The Group understands the importance of pertinent and accurate
The Group’s commitment to making sustainable choices extends beyond its world-leading hydrogen trials and into every element of business processes including its drive for cutting down on unnecessary material resources, demonstrated by the significant reductions in plastic, paper and wood it has made over recent years. Contribution to the Group’s wider sustainability and ESG strategy goals also includes its marketing assets, which is why it is actively encouraging customers to digitally view the full Product Portfolio through the website and encouraging reduced paper methods such as the swatchbook to fill the need of visually comparing product aesthetics on location.
To order your Michelmersh swatchbook, please fill in the form at mbhpc.co.uk/inspiration/swatchbook, or speak to one of our sales team at sales@mbhplc.co.uk.
Michelmerch Brick Holdings - Enquiry 18
A new self-build farmhouse in the beautiful Scottish countryside has been fitted with the high-performing Wraptite air-barrier.
The project is designed to Passivhaus standards by Architect Frances StrachanFriar. Talla Fiodha (‘timber or wooden hall’ in Gaelic), Charleston Farm, near Errol, Perthshire, will be the new home for Frances and her husband.
From the outset, the aim was to achieve a more sustainable design and follow a different approach from the traditional timber kit. After undertaking significant research into different types of construction, the architect selected Xilonor CLT cross-laminated timber installed by Glulam Solutions Ltd., Inverurie.
Frances Strachan-Friar commented on how the selection of Wraptite has benefitted the development. “The specification of the correct type of airtightness barrier was critical in achieving thermal efficiency. Wraptite was chosen because it allows the airtightness layer to be fitted to the outside of the construction. In doing so, the external application of Wraptite provides essential protection in the form of waterproofing and weatherproofing for the CLT during the build.
“The Wraptite system was great and easy to apply, especially around junctions, enabling us to seal all of the junctions completely. The use of a traditional membrane would not have given the same performance.
“I have previously specified products from the A. Proctor Group, but this was the first time using Wraptite. Proctors provided a comprehensive Toolbox Talk and have been a great support throughout the project.”
The Wraptite system is the only selfadhering vapour permeable air barrier certified by the BBA. It combines the critical properties of vapour permeability and airtightness in one self-adhering membrane. As a result, it provides high vapour permeability in a continuously sealed, airtight membrane.
The high vapour permeability of the Wraptite air barrier allows the substrate beneath to dry quickly and moisture vapour to escape and reduces the likelihood of mould, mildew, condensation, timber distortion and metal corrosion. The vapour permeability of Wraptite also allows any water vapour to escape efficiently, thereby avoiding interstitial condensation problems.
Designed to replace traditional airtightness methods cost-effectively, Wraptite is a low-resistance vapour permeable air barrier, durable, flexible and lightweight, allowing for easy installation, with the added benefit of providing temporary protection against the elements during construction
Proctor Group - Enquiry 20
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ISO Chemie’s thermal insulating and load bearing bracket support system has been specified by a leading modular house builder for installation in its new designs.
The development sees WINFRAMER units along with WIN2WALL multi-level sealing tape supplied to CoreHaus, as part of the company’s five-year plan to produce around 1,000 precision engineered units a year built using modern methods of construction (MMC) to deliver long term energy cost savings.
Passivhaus certified and fire rated to up to 30 minutes, WINFRAMER is a prefabricated installation frame, manufactured to accommodate cavities up to 250mm that allows windows to be supported independently from the face of the wall regardless of any external cladding being in place.
Easy-to-install, the product’s CoreHaus application comes as the modular housing sector is growing in the UK – industry sources estimate that out of the 200,000 homes currently constructed annually, about 15,000 of them are modular –which is encouraging greater use of MMC.
ISO-BLOCO WIN2WALL enables window and door gaps between 2 mm to 8 mm to be easily sealed from inside the property. Available in two widths to give the extra thermal insulation equivalent to A Rated (40mm tape) or A+ and A++ windows (65 mm tape), the tape is able to accommodate the vast majority of UK window installations.
Nick Thompson, ISO Chemie’s technical consultant, said and WINFRAMER and WIN2WALL can add real value during the initial and post construction phases of modular houses.
Among the key advantages of WIN2WALL are not only its thermal performance, but it is also weather tight to 600 Pa (Violent Storm Force 11) and has excellent acoustic insulation properties.
ISO Chemie - Enquiry 22
Recticel Insulation provided a cavity wall system for a prestige housing development that not only met the client’s precise U-value requirements, its cost-effectiveness came without compromise to quality.
Nearly 9,000m2 of Recticel’s premium, high-performance Eurowall® Cavity was installed at Otium Lake, a 31-home development in Pluckley, Kent. A specialist high-performance solution for cavity walls, Eurowall® Cavity contains precision-cut straight edges to ensure gaps between panels are kept to a minimum. The product’s’ durability and limited moisture absorption are supported but excellent thermal performance: = 0.022 W/mK.
Eurowall® Cavity will create the ideal indoors environment throughout the year.
Recticel Insulation - Enquiry 24
Wraptite® the only self-adhering vapour permeable air barrier certified by the BBA is at the heart of an innovative mixed-use town centre development in south Dublin.
The Cherrywood project is a Strategic Development Zone that will create a new town including over 7,700 new homes, six schools, three major parks, and retail and leisure facilities.
The main contractors for the project are Sisk. Partition and ceiling specialist contractor Platt Reilly installed the Wraptite System as an external air barrier and alternative to a traditional standard breather membrane.
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Garador leads the automated garage door market with its range of innovative electric operators, controllable through a smartphone app.
Its exciting Series 4 GaraMatic electric operators work in conjunction with the BlueSecur app, developed specifically by Garador. The integrated Bluetooth receiver, for GaraMatic 10 and GaraMatic 20 models, enables homeowners to control the operator using the Garador BlueSecur app. The HCP-bus connection also allows you to connect the operator to external smart home systems such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home Hub.
Garador - Enquiry 23
The use of conventional membranes require mechanical fixing and add to the overall installation time. In this case, the Wraptite self-adhesive membrane was applied externally, quickly and easily to the external steel frame in continuous pieces.
The self-adhered nature of Wraptite and its high level of water resistance and simplified detailing made it an ideal choice. Wraptite is designed as an effective vapour permeable air barrier to maximise the energy efficiency of buildings, combining the critical properties of vapour permeability and airtightness in one self-adhering membrane.
Wraptite is Class B1,s1,d0, compliant with Part B regulation changes, and can be used in the external wall systems of buildings over 18m in height. A.
Eurowall Cavity ensures village meets U-value target
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are a type of heating technology that absorb and concentrate heat from the air outside and use it to heat homes. They are more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional fossil fuel heating systems.
wall and transitions below the radiator to the valve points at the outer corners, eliminating the risk of kinks and chafing along the exposed run of pipe.
The patent pending twin plate design allows for a robust mounting point for the pipework at the first fix plumbing phase, with the subsequent penetration through the plasterboard behind the radiator then covered and sealed against air leakage during the second fix. The versatility of the system allows it to be installed in a wide range of details and with both blockwork and stud wall constructions.
The unique single central fixing of the sealing cover plate can also be secured directly to the rear mount plate rather than into the surrounding plasterboard, which removes the need for plasterboard fixings near to the cut edge of the plasterboard pipework opening. The mount plate offers a series of fixing locations to allow the system to be fitted securely with a variety of plasterboard and radiator offsets.
To request a FREE sample go to: www.manthorpebp.co.uk/GRSDUO15
Manthorpe - Enquiry 27
ASHPs are being used by some of the large house builders with an eye to reduce heating costs and carbon impacts in dwellings. It is expected that these systems will become common place within new build homes with the introduction of the Future Homes and Buildings Standard which will introduce more stringent changes to make buildings more energy efficient. These systems typically require the use of larger 15mm diameter pipework to achieve the necessary flow rate through the system.
The use of 15mm pipes is important for ASHPs because they allow for the use of lower temperature systems, where the water passing through them runs at a higher flow rate and with a larger capacity, heating the house up more
gradually over a longer period compared to traditional heating systems. These systems are perfect for maintaining ambient heat within a space which is more efficient and helps reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
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Developed with the house build and sub-contractor in mind, the GRS-DUO-15 Twin Plate Radiator Pipe Guide and Seal was designed to prevent air leakage at pipework penetrations behind a radiator that is plumbed with 15mm flexible plastic barrier pipework, commonly used for central heating systems in modern buildings with ASHPs installed. Along with limiting air leakage through the penetration and producing an attractive finish to the detail, the GRS-DUO-15 also acts as a guide for the pipework as it exits from behind the
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We recently helped to produce an underground pod for a site in Reading.
minimum in order to maintain the peace and harmony of the neighbourhood. Furthermore, the pod can also be installed underneath a car park or soft landscape so that it doesn’t disrupt any existing structures or landscaping features on site.
This innovative system offers numerous advantages for both residential and commercial premises alike. Not only does it maximise valuable space within the building but also eliminates noise transfer which makes it ideal for residential areas like apartments.
If you are looking for an efficient solution for their project needs, this fully packaged bespoke subterranean pump system combined with a category 4 water break tank is sure to provide the optimal solution required.
We included a booster Set, break tank, sump pump, control panel & associated pipework.
When considering a bespoke subterranean pump system for a residential or commercial premises, there are many advantages to be gained.
The installation of an underground pod can optimize valuable space within the building, and often does not require planning permission (although you do need to check!). It is also hidden from view and can be installed underneath a car park or soft landscape, eliminating noise transfer. Let’s take a closer look at the features and advantages of this system.
The underground pod is designed with cold water storage capacity up to 12,500 litres, as well as an environmental control system that includes lighting, access ladder and sump pump.
The benefits of this system are numerous; it maximises valuable space within the building by avoiding taking up floor space in an already crowded area.
Additionally, since it is hidden from view in many cases it does not require planning permission as it is out of sight and therefore not subject to certain regulations or restrictions. This is something our customer needed for where it was installed.
The pod also eliminates noise transfer which can be extremely advantageous when installing near residential areas. This makes it ideal for residential or commercial locations such as apartments where sound pollution must be kept to a
Our customers were happy with the end result and if you are looking for a way to install your plant room where space is at a premium you may want to consider a pod from us.
Stuart Turner - Enquiry 29Mainsboost™ systems are the ideal solution for boosting pressure and flow. With both pumped and non-pumped options available and flexible accumulator packages, you can be sure our range will cover your individual requirements. Simply complete our Site Survey form for a solution tailored to you.
