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CPA forecasts construction output to remain flat - at best - in 2018
The demise of Carillion and falls in public housing repair work, despite urgent work needed post-Grenfell, are expected to hit the industry in 2018.
Growth is expected to remain flat – at best – according to the Construction Products Association’s forecasts.
The sharpest decline for construction in 2018 will be in the commercial sector, and particularly felt in the offices sub-sector as a lack of clarity on the UK’s post-Brexit deal led to a sharp fall in contract awards.
Offices construction is expected to decline 15% in 2018 and 10% in 2019, with further concern this will accelerate if firms choose to move operations out of the UK into other EU member states.
Noble Francis, Economics Director at the Construction Products Association said: “Overall, we are forecasting construction output to remain broadly flat this year but this is before the full impacts of the liquidation of Carillion in January feed through the supply chain and government will need to take a key role in mitigating the effects as it has already done on the services part of Carillion.
“Infrastructure activity is still expected to grow by 6.3% this year if politicians are able to deliver on their many announcements of major projects and spending across roads, rail and energy. Government will also need to help councils with funding to address issues on social housing towers above 18 metres since the Grenfell tragedy. Output in public housing repair, maintenance and improvement has already fallen each month since the tragedy and, without assistance, will fall 2% this year.
“Output in the commercial sector, the second largest construction sector, is expected to fall during 2018, primarily driven by a fall in demand for new office space, particularly within London. We expect offices construction to fall 15% this year as Brexit uncertainty means that international investors hold back on major new investment in high-profile space in the capital.”
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Aggregate Industries has introduced an addition to its range of Roofing products. ‘Bradstone Azul’ will complement its existing offer of high quality Roofing tiles, after seeing a rise in demand of Spanish Blue Slate. Bradstone Azul slate has been specifically selected for its aesthetic, promising to add character to any new external roof, extension or new build property. The authentic slate is in high demand amongst the UK residential market, with architects, developers and contractors explicitly specifying this product for new developments. It incorporates a distinctive colour that is ontrend, whilst also offering exceptional strength and durability. Not only can the slate be used for residential properties, but can also be utilised for commercial buildings.
T: 01291 318630
E: building.products@aggregate.com
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Kemper System’s award winning roof refurbishment at Gatwick
Working with contractors, Mitie Tilley Roofing Ltd, Kemper System’s Stratex Warm Roof system, using its solvent-free Kemperol 2K-PUR liquid waterproofing, was specified to refurbish the 2,500 sq. m flat roof above the International Departure Lounge at Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal. Severe water ingress into retail units below meant the project was time critical to avoid potential loss of profit for retailers. The terminal building is at an airside location and increased security measures meant minimal possession times was crucial. Kemper System and contractors won the Liquid Applied Roofing and Waterproofing Award for this project at the annual NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) UK Roofing Awards (May 2017).
Kemper House, 30 Kingsland Grange, Warrington WA1 4RW T: 01925 445532 E: enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk
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Bakers Timber Buildings creates exquisite, yearround garden rooms with MEDITE MDF
Bakers Timber Buildings specialise in manufacturing high-end, custom-made garden rooms to meet all manner of needs. The buildings can be used all year-round thanks to their insulation and durability – qualities they gain from two MEDITE MDF solutions: MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME (MTX) and MEDITE MR. Bakers
Timber Buildings initially came across MEDITE SMARTPLY after using MEDITE MR for the internal walls and ceilings of their executive collection of garden rooms. After testing our MTX and being impressed with the results, the company began using it for the external cladding and trims of their buildings as well. MEDITE MR and MTX help maintain the structural integrity of the buildings, which are subject to temperature variations and seasonal changes.
Anchor Blvd, Crossways Business Park, Dartford DA2 6QH
T: 01322 424900
www.mdfosb.com
New CIBSE Accredited Seminar Explores Heat Interface Unit Test Standard from BESA Evinox Energy has launched a new CIBSE accredited CPD seminar following the introduction of the first UK test standard for Heat Interface Units from BESA (British Engineering Services Association).
This new standard is regarded as an important step towards improving the overall performance of British district heating schemes and its key objective is to enable the performance of different HIUs to be evaluated within the context of typical UK operating conditions. Thereby enabling heat network developers to consider the performance of specific HIUs against design requirements.
Unit 37, Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Rd, Chessington KT9 2NY T: 01372 722277
www.evinoxenergy.co.uk
Marshalls is proud to introduce a new riven utility paving range to the market. An ideal budget paving option, Urbex is a great alternative to Standard Pimple paving, and is available in three different plan sizes and two thicknesses in order to best suit particular environments. Urbex is an ideal flag choice for both housing schemes and commercial, pedestrianised areas thanks to its versatile Natural and Buff colour options and functional riven finish.
Developed with housebuilders in mind, the three flag sizes available for housing schemes have been designed to meet pathway requirements in accordance with Building Regulations Part M: 2015, making meeting the 900mm walkway condition easy.
Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland HX5 9HT T: 01422 312000 E: customeradvice@marshalls.co.uk
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Adjustable sun needs adjustable shading. This problem doesn’t occur every day and when it does it is only for a part of the day and only part of the year, but it will be back again next year and the year after that and you get the message. So why not sort it now? Fit Reflex-Rol roller blinds, which give control of winter glare whilst improving privacy, reducing summer hear gain and reducing winter heating bills (by improving night time insulation). They even continue to give good levels natural light with plenty of outward daytime vision. Solve the problems of low angles of winter sun and take the benefits the whole year round. Reflex-Rol have been installing adjustable window shading roller blinds in the UK for over 30 years. A selection of hardware systems to suit the great majority of window types, industry leading solar filter/shade fabrics with the experience to recommend and install real solar shading solutions.
Ryeford Hall, Ryeford, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7PU T: 01989 750 704 E: info@reflex-rol.co.uk
www.reflex-rol.co.uk
CUPA PIZARRAS in ARCHITECT@WORK
London 2018
CUPA PIZARRAS has had a lot of success in ARCHITECT@ WORK London presenting the latest idea of CUPACLAD Design, the best cladding solution in natural slate, during 24th and 25th January.Architect@work is the perfect opportunity to discover the latest trends and improvements in the building sector, and this year has again had a large influx of people.
CUPA PIZARRAS could show its newest creation of CUPACLAD Design, the best option to cover your facade with an ecofriendly, efficient and durable material: natural slate Besides, CUPA PIZARRAS presented its latest concept: Honeycomb, that has a hexagon shape, is inspired by nature and is a source of motivation in architectural design.
45 Moray Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BQ
T: 01312 253 111 E: cupaclad@cupapizarras.com
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CRL’s new range of CRL380 hydraulic patch fittings with backcheck are flush-mounted to the floor and therefore requires no hole in the floor for ease of installation. They are suitable for 8 or 12mm interior glass doors of up to 100kg in weight and 1,000mm in width. The fittings come with or without hold open option and include two adjustment screws to adjust the latching speed and the swing speed of the door for maximum flexi-bility.
Available in a brushed stainless, a polished stainless and a matte black finish CRL380 work with a top pivot and top centre-hung free swing pivot which are also available as a set at a very attractive price.
Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 00 800 0421 6144 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk
www.crlaurence.co.uk
The experts at Quantum Flooring Solutions are constantly looking for ways to improve the functionality of its specialist products and, following an extensive programme of research and development, they’ve now hit upon a unique design which will considerably improve user safety on the nation’s staircases.
Unlike conventional stair nosings which are manufactured with two separate pieces of narrow tread, Quantum’s brand new concept features a single expansive layer of slipresistant PVC across the entire upper surface of the carrier, crucially creating a greater area of grip than any other product available.
This new Wide-Tread addition to the top-selling Aluminium Q-Range is perfect for installation in all types of public and commercial buildings, and is especially suitable for high footfall locations including schools and hospitals. It is also fully Equality Act compliant; its exclusive broader design and choice of distinctive tread colours help to generate a far more obtrusive ladder effect on the staircase, maximising visibility and security.
Increased safety isn’t the only significant product advantage though – Quantum’s new-style nosings eliminate the channel in-between treads where grit and grime collect, facilitating much easier cleaning and maintenance too. A free site survey and measuring service will prove just how cost-effective this industry-first, new product development can be for your projects. If you’d like to know more about the wider benefits of Wide-Tread stair nosings, contact the Quantum specialists today on 0161 627 4222 or email info@quantumflooring.co.uk
The new multi-million-pound Central Library and Archives facility, which is adjacent to the recently transformed Grade I listed Piece Hall in Halifax, benefits from a Levolux solar shading and ventilation solution. A custom external solar shading solution comprises rectangular and trapezoidalshaped aluminium fins, and external tensioned blinds. The rectangularshaped fins, each measuring 400mm wide by 100mm thick, create several frames that project in front of glazed openings on the east-facing elevation. The largest frame, with an opening measuring 7 metres high by 3 metres wide, is set within a larger array of horizontal, trapezoidal-shaped fins. In total, 23 fins are fixed horizontally at a pitch of 450mm, between aluminium carriers.
Launched by StoCretec, StoCryl V 700 borrows a technique found in nature to create a highly effective water-repellent effect on the concrete surface that also acts as an effective barrier to carbon dioxide.
Advanced has added an Android app to its Lux Intelligent emergency lighting testing system. This is in addition to the existing iOS and desktop versions. Cloud monitoring via mobile and web apps makes emergency light testing via Lux Intelligent extremely easy and more cost effective, while demonstrating compliance. All test data is stored safely and securely in the Lux Intelligent cloud for as long as it is needed, with all test reports accessible at any time and automatically shared with relevant contractors or maintenance partners. Lux Intelligent is an addressable, automatic test system that shows all emergency lighting is compliant and functioning, with no engineer intervention required.
To delay the onset of algae and fungal growth, StoCryl V 700’s innovative formulation creates a surface coating which is covered by microscopic peaks and bumps. These repel water very efficiently, while the channels between them funnel the water away quickly and easily. By controlling the moisture present on the concrete surface, StoCryl V 700 restricts the establishment of microorganisms, meaning the surface looks better for longer.
Quantum’s wide range of trusted stair nosings is now even wider!
Lux Intelligent now available as an Android app
A ventilated rain screen cladding system from Sto has been used to form the crowning section of a major new library and cultural centre in South Shields. The challenging design of The Word highlights the tremendous versatility of the StoVentec R system, as despite the difficulty of the application, a high standard of finish was achieved.
Sto Account Manager, Jim Allan, said: “The lightweight StoVentec boards were fixed to an adjustable stainless steel sub-construction to create a ventilated cavity. This cavity was part-filled with mineral-fibre insulation to provide reliable thermal insulation and create a U-value of 0.26 W/m2k. The cavity also ensures the wall can breathe and remain dry.”
The impressive construction of a £45 million all-through school on the Greenwich Peninsula in London is set to benefit from first-grade airtightness performance thanks to the installation of the Frametite air barrier system from the A. Proctor Group.
Sub-contractor Bellwood Interiors required a high-quality air tightness membrane and chose the Frametite System as an external air barrier and alternative to a traditional standard breather membrane with EDPM for the steel detailing. The Frametite System comprises Frametite, a low-resistance vapour permeable air barrier for walls plus Wraptite Tape. In addition, Wraptite self-adhesive membrane was applied externally, quickly and easily to the external envelope in continuous pieces.
Wraptite is the only self-adhering vapour permeable air barrier certified by the BBA and combines the important properties of vapour permeability and airtightness in one selfadhering membrane. This approach saves on both the labour and material costs associated with achieving the demands of energy efficiency in buildings.
Unlike internal air barriers, which can be complex and costly to install due to the need to accommodate building services such as electrical, lighting, heating and drainage systems, positioning an air barrier on the outside of the insulation simplifies the process of maintaining the envelope’s integrity, as there are less building services and structural penetrations to be sealed.
The ability to respond efficiently to specific client requirements and supply large quantities of equipment helped SGB to be appointed as the access system provider for a major new development in Manchester.The company has since supplied a large integrated mastclimber access solution for the Middlewood Locks development which has been built in Salford, Manchester.
The £700 million Middlewood Locks development was one of the first major projects undertaken by BCEGI in the north west, and it saw SGB provide 91 single and double mastclimbers. “We needed a large-scale supplier who could design an integrated solution and provide all the necessary equipment,” adds a BCEGI spokesman.
Designers and architects will be targeted at Ecobuild 2018 by foam tape producer ISO-CHEMIE with its display of high performance airtightness and sealing solutions (stand E30).
Independently verified by Underwriters Laboratories, Alumasc’s Hydrotech MM6125 Hot Melt contains 30% recycled content and is the responsible choice for a sustainable environmental. Alongwith the bituminous element, Hydrotech is a unique combination of recycled materials from products typically disposed of via landfill.Fully compliant with REACH legislation and manufactured using energy primarily generated by hydro-electric power, Hydrotech is imported under Alumasc’s ISO14001 Environmental Management system. This ensures upstream production processes are monitored for their environmental impact and careful consideration is given to the packaging, transport and disposal.
Products that will feature will include ISO-TOP WINFRAMER and BLOCO ONE, which provide high performance airtightness and thermal insulation of joints, alongside the ISO-FLAME fire rated range. ISO-CHEMIE’s presence at Ecobuild comes as the firm, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of foam sealant solutions, sees building regulations set to get tougher, with matters around airtightness and thermal loss around windows being policed more rigorously.
Hydrotech waterproofing has highest recycled content on the market
Witley Jones put AkzoNobel’s FF top of the class Keeping our children safe in school and providing fit for purpose furniture is a mantra that most good schools now adhere to. Gone are the days when dangerous, chemically-coated furniture and fittings were all-too prevalent in the UK school environment.
Bromsgrove is a co-educational independent public school in Worcestershire which can trace its history back to between 1548-1553 and therefore has a venerable history on which to lean. Today, Bromsgrove with 1600 pupils is one of the country’s bigger independent schools providing a unique micro-environment within the larger school for every pupil. As with most school’s development the actual infrastructure of their buildings is also key to both growth and sustainability. In embracing this expansion Bromsgrove School has a legacy of only using suppliers who can always deliver fit for purpose quality products and meet their exacting standards every time.
From their UK-based premises in Stourport-on-Severn Witley Jones design, manufacture and install bespoke furniture for schools and educational facilities throughout the UK, Europe and across the globe. They manufacture high quality furniture for all educational establishments, producing extensive ranges of classroom, library, common room and accommodation furniture to meet a varied host of individual requirements. Therefore, it’s no surprise that Witley Jones have been working with the Bromsgrove School for several years.
Simon Downes, Managing Director, Witley Jones commented, “we have built up a close operational relationship with Bromsgrove School spanning over nine years, working on a wide variety of projects; from single pieces of furniture through to furnishing whole boarding houses and classrooms”. He added, “we work closely with the Bursar at the school from the initial design ideas, through to installation and accommodating specific design requirements, together with specifications to manufacture bespoke items for them”. Simon Downes further said, “Witley Jones are proud to work closely with the Bromsgrove School across their estate, always ensuring that their requirements are met in delivering the highest quality furniture for their students”.
In producing these high-quality products Witley Jones wanted to ensure that their initial manufacturing methods would be free of formaldehyde in any of the lacquering processes to safeguard both their own workers and the end user.
Unit 4a Mercer Way, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn Lancashire, BB1 2QZ T: 01254 687950
www.sikkens-wood-coatings.co.uk
The Hunter Douglas range of Luxalon aluminium ceilings has added an interesting dimension to the concourse areas of The Blue City shopping complex in Warsaw Poland. Split over four floors this huge shopping complex is famed for its wide uncluttered walkways and abundance of light. The feeling of space has been further enhanced with the specification of Hunter Douglas’s Luxalon V100 metal baffle ceiling system to the ceiling of each of the floors concourse and walkways. Luxalon V100 and V200 screen ceilings are ideal for such environments. They consist of vertically hung panels that can be positioned to create visual and directional lines a common requirement for large retail locations such as shopping centres and malls.
8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk
www.hunterdouglas.co.uk
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Built in 1938 and protected by Concrete Blast Walls, Bawdsey Radar Station was the world’s first operational radar station. The walls had decayed steadily since the building was vacated in 1991, leaving the top layer of reinforcement exposed to the elements. Being a Heritage site, traditional concrete repair techniques were not allowed. Working in partnership, Remmers and Concrete Renovations Ltd devised a way to repair the walls by using Remmers restoration materials. Remmers coloured mortars were used to repair and simulate the colour of the original concrete alongside Remmers migrating corrosion inhibitor and impregnation cream as part of the 25-year maintenance plan. The project has recently received a prestigious Award of Merit, issued by the International Concrete Repair Institute at the convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Unit B1, Fleming Centre, Fleming Way, Crawley RH10 9NN T: 01293 594010 E: sales@remmers.co.uk
www.remmers.co.uk
ANCON will be launching its latest fixing innovations at Ecobuild, 6th – 8th March, London ExCeL, stand number C62. Ancon’s Ecobuild stand will focus on structural fixings that are opening-up new possibilities in zero and ultra-low energy construction by minimising thermal bridging, including its insulated balcony connectors and ultra-low thermal conductivity cavity wall ties. It will also showcase a brick-faced support system that allows designers to achieve exciting masonry façade aesthetics, quickly and easily on site. Heading up the displays will be Ancon’s unique, BBAapproved, multi-award winning Teplo wall tie range. Manufactured from pultruded basalt fibres set in a resin matrix (0.7W/mK), Teplo ties are widely specified in Passivhaus or similar low-energy developments.
President Way, President Park, Sheffield, S4 7UR T: 0114 275 5224 E: info@ancon.co.uk
ENQUIRY 28 www.ancon.co.uk
We supply a range of easy to fit, high quality glass spigots in a variety of materials including stainless Type 316, Duplex 2205 and a budget option. Commonly used for creating balustrade areas around entrances, walkways, decking or swimming pools, glass spigots can also be used as short posts to elevate the height of existing structures.
Glass spigots are an easy and cost effective way of creating impressive designs for residential, commercial or public buildings.
24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com ENQUIRY 29 www.fhbrundle.co.uk
DELABIE will be showcasing its new range of grab bars and shower seats at Ecobuild. Adapted washrooms tend to be functional and have an institutional feel. To challenge this, DELABIE has launched the Be-Line range, with design at its core, for public places such as offices, restaurants, hotels and museums. However, there is no compromise on functionality since the BeLine® range combines aesthetics with ergonomics, providing user safety for accessible washrooms in the commercial sector.
The Be-line® range of grab bars and seats is available in two finishes, white aluminium or metallised anthracite, providing a good visual contrast. Visit DELABIE at Ecobuild on stand B122 to find out more.
Henderson House, Hithercroft Rd, Wallingford OX10 9DG
Pendock covers for rebuilt primary school
Pendock has recently supplied MX and CH pipe boxing profiles to cover pipe work at Sevenoaks Primary School, rebuilt as part of the ‘Priority Schools Building Program.’
MX profile is a two-sided pipe casing, suitable for high or low levels and can be installed vertically, horizontally and at corners to cover pipework and heating services, soil, vent and rainwater pipes. Hardwearing and maintenance free, the ply boxing is manufactured at their Telford premises and can be supplied in a wide range of colour options. Standard MX sizes range from 75 x 150mm up to 300 x 300mm but Pendock can also manufacture tailored versions of all of its product ranges to meet particular client needs.
Halesfield 19, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QT
T: 01952 580 590 E: sales@pendock.co.uk
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An exemplary sustainable drainage (SuDS) scheme featuring innovative applications of concrete block permeable paving has won the top prize at the 2017 Landscape Institute Awards.
Concrete block permeable paving is a key SuDS technique, helping in the fight against flooding and pollution, and meeting current planning policy requirements. It can also supply a controlled flow of clean water to other landscape features for amenity use or recycling. It is one of the most space-efficient SuDS components available and does not require any additional land-take and can handle runoff from roof drainage and adjacent impermeable surfaces as well.
But this technology continues to develop, as demonstrated by an awardwinning exemplary SuDS scheme featuring innovative applications of concrete block permeable paving – Bridget Joyce Square in Australia Road, White City, London. Designed by SuDS consultants and landscape architects Robert Bray Associates and McCloy Consulting, the scheme is a SuDS park with community at its heart. Its design introduces the innovative concept of concrete block permeable paving as a thin overlay, replacing a lifeless tarmac road surface, on the original road base.
In this SuDS landscape, rainwater is removed straight from the surface without gulleys, then attenuated and treated within the paving before being released horizontally via stainless steel slots into adjacent, well-planted basins. Finally, flow control chambers on outlets from the basins protect the combined sewer. Thus, rainfall remains within the landscape until storms have passed and the sewer can deal with water again.
Consultation with local people and a realization of the potential for the site led to an integrated design that linked two disconnected spaces and created a social arena celebrating rainfall. Concrete block permeable paving was used to break the existing formal road alignment and introduce a ‘piazza’. Local residents were keen to retain memories of a low wall in front of the school, used as a balance beam in their youth. From this a thematic ‘Wiggly Wall’ was born and became part of a ‘ribbon’ motif that united the linear spaces and symbolised the bringing together of the community.
The scheme won ‘Winner of Winners’ (the President’s Award) as well as Winner of the ‘Adding Value through Landscape’ category at the 2017 Landscape Institute Awards, and also an ICE London Civil Engineering Award in 2016. The Landscape Institute judges recognised the design as: “An exemplary approach to partnership working in delivering solutions to so many problems in a way that can, and should be, replicated nationally”. Most importantly, it has been enthusiastically welcomed by local residents.
Interpave has just published a new case study on this inspirational project, freely available to download from www.paving.org.uk . Here, you can also find a wealth of technical guidance and background information on concrete block paving, flags, kerbs and related products – ranging from domestic uses to the most taxing heavy industrial applications – as well as SuDS.
Koppers Performance Chemicals is the global leader in timber preservatives, working in partnership with the industry to enhance the natural durability of timber in agricultural, construction, landscaping and utility applications.
Synomonous with innovation, Koppers Performance Chemicals’ product portfolio contains some of the most trusted and valued brands in the Industry, notably Celcure®, MicroPro®, Protim®, Exterior Fire X®, Koppers Fire-Pro and Aquatan®.
Protim Solignum Ltd. Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, SL7 1LS T: 01628 486 644 E: kpc@koppers.eu ENQUIRY 34 www.kopperspc.eu
E E Ingleton have completed further projects using their new PicPerf© image perforation system. Anodised aluminium panels were manufactured for Thames Archtectural, & installed in Berkeley Homes Victory Pier development in Gillingham, as well as for ambulance bay screen panels at London’s University College Hospital. Both projects called for very high open area panels to meet ventilation requirements, whilst retaining striking images and patterns. The Victory Pier panels feature seven waterbirds, whilst the UCH installation was based on the architect’s ‘funky trees’ concept. The PicPerf© system has been used for various prestigious projects including Debenham’s flagship Oxford Street store for Dane Architectural and Kingston upon Thames Riverside development for Cadisch MDA. Adelaide Works, 55 Mowbray Street, Sheffield S3 8EZ T: 0114 275 7834 E: sales@eeingleton.co.uk
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Charcon wins contract to supply cycle superhighway Charcon, the commercial hard landscaping division of Aggregate Industries, has been awarded the contract to supply materials for Leeds City Council’s new Cycle Superhighway between Leeds and Bradford. Work is due to begin in February 2018, with 4,500m2 of Charcon’s Moordale Textured flag paving, Woburn Original block paving and Charcon’s British Standard Kerb specified for the project. Moordale Textured flag paving incorporates Yorkstone and Limestone aggregates to maximise performance and durability and is ideal for creating large areas of warm solid colour. Woburn Original block paving is subtle and stylish with a chamferless profile.Charcon’s British Standard Kerb is designed to provide edge restraint in pedestrian vehicular application and complies with British standards, as well as offering a cost effective kerb for all applications.
T: 01335 372222
E: landscaping@aggregate.com
www.aggregate.com
From west to east with Howe Green access covers
Howe Green has supplied over 400 access covers to Tier 1 contractors working on Europe’s largest construction project – Crossrail. Laing O’ Rourke specified over 60 of Howe Green’s 7500 Series Multipart Stainless Steel Floor Access Covers for Tottenham Court Road station. The large 4 part units were precision made to order to ensure that they would be a perfect fit. Installed by specialist stone contractor Vetter UK, the covers have been infilled with granite to match the surrounding area. Barrel lifting points ensure the covers fit flush with the flooring to reduce the risk of slip and trip hazards. The 7500 Series can withstand up to a 5 tonne pneumatic wheel loading and can be supplied as a single cover, in duct runs or as a multipart. Options include a 3 hour fire rating BS 476: Part 20 1987 on stainless steel single covers or 2 hours on duct and multipart covers and a double seal.
Marsh Lane, Ware SG12 9QQ
T: 01920 463230 E: info@howegreen.co.uk
www.howegreen.com
Long Rake Spar has been involved in the development of a new East-West Cycle Superhighway through central London. Addagrip were contacted by Transport for London approved contractor F M Conway Ltd to lay 2,200m2 of their BBA approved Terrabound Resin Bound porous surfacing on a new stretch of cycle path that runs alongside Green Park. To complement the location, an attractive natural aggregate was required for the surfacing and Long Rake Spar’s Rhine Gold 6mm was chosen. The hardwearing qualities of the Rhine Gold ensure the smooth, porous paving will provide good slip resistance for the cyclists and deliver a low maintenance surface in this busy area of Central London.
Youlgrave, Nr. Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LW T: 01629 636 210 E: sales@longrakespar.co.uk ENQUIRY 38 www.longrakespar.co.uk
The car park at the new Costa, KFC outlets, Castlegate Business Park, Dudley, West Midlands is drained with 44 metres of Hauraton’s RECYFIX® MONOTEC high capacity channel drainage system. Hauraton Limited introduced the MONOTEC, system in January 2016. The Castlegate development joins numerous installations successfully completed in the United Kingdom. The RECYFIX® MONOTEC channels installed in the car park’s red block / asphalt surfaces have a nominal grating width of 100mm, an overall height of 380mm and a cross-section of 355.5cm2. Having total water capacity of just over 1566 litres the channel runs drained an area of over 1233m2 . HEELSAFE grating and the tongue and groove linking system are integral to the channel moulding.
Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1BH T: 01582 501380 E: sales@hauraton.co.uk ENQUIRY 39 www.hauraton.co.uk
Expect heavy traffic on Grasscrete carparks Grasscrete provides a permeable grass reinforcement solution, with excellent grass cover combined with a strong concrete under structure for all types of regular car park with heavy traffic potential.
Grass cover is quickly established to get the best possible green, sustainable drainage credentials. When you take a look at the Grasscrete installation for car parking many would be surprised to find that concrete forms the core under structure
With proven success in many car park applications across the UK, Grasscrete can be incorporated with minimal impact while maintaining a natural green vista when not in use.
Duncan House, 142 Thornes Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RE T: 01924 379443 E: info@grasscrete.com
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Halestem Steel Edging – For Hard Landscaping
EverEdge Halestem is an L shaped edge made in the UK from high tensile galvanised steel.
Halestem is designed for use specifically in hard landscaping projects and works with asphalt/tarmac, resin bonded surfaces, paving and stone. Available in a variety of heights and in a rigid or flexible option, the EverEdge Halestem range has been widely used in parks, on roof gardens as well as for public and private driveways, paths and patios.
Halestem is made from 2mm thick steel and the top edge is rolled over. This provides both strength and safety and gives a 6mm thick wide top bead.
Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4WL
T: 01453 731717 E: enquiries@everedge.co.uk
www.everedge.co.uk
The launch of Deck Tile Co’s new website www.surface360.co.uk now has +150 colours and finishes with the added benefit of co-ordinating internal tiling – facilitating seamless visual transition between internal and external spaces.
High load and impact resistance; extreme wear and scratch resistance; frost-proof; colour fast and resistance to staining, mould and algae growth –these qualities ensure an extremely low maintenance and trouble free exterior flooring solution.
Used in conjunction with height adjustable fixed – head/self- levelling head pedestals or fixed height paver support pads, the Levato Mono system makes it possible to create perfectly planar surfaces over uneven sub-surfaces. Ideal for installation over all waterproof membranes our support systems cover height ranges from 9mm to 550mm and incorporate a patented self-levelling slope correction facility with the convenience of height adjustment after the pavers are installed.
Available in 150+ colours and finishes in both ultra-realistic timber, stone and
cementitious effects, by combining specialist printing and mould making technology to reproduce identical copies of natural materials and with up to 30 prints available for each paver range. Once laid, the eye is unable to discern any replicated pattern allowing for a completely natural looking surface. Specified for external areas at various JD Wetherspoon sites, London Zoo, LIDL HQ Northfleet, Jamies Italian Brighton, Batsford Arboretum, Bristol Airport East Terminal Extension and the new Portico Terrace at Theatre Royal Drury Lanewhere Levato Mono sandstone effect paver ranges were considered so similar to natural sandstone material it is was sanctioned for use on a Grade I listed building by English Heritage.
Levato Mono porcelain paver system benefits at a glance…
• ‘Floating floor’ – installation over
single ply membranes.
• Eternal product - zero maintenance required, offering massive over-life savings.
• Highly abrasion and stain resistant.
• Highly slip resistant; R11 and achieved up to +65 wet in the BS pendulum test.
• Lightweight – 45kgs per m2
• High load bearing and impact resistance.
• Timber & stone effects; 150+ finishes available.
• Ideal for balconies, roof terraces and piazzas, for both commercial and residential use.
• Completely non-porous.
• Frost proof.
• Height adjustable supports to raise surface from 9mm up to 550mm. Enquiry 42
Dow Jones Architects’ recently completed Garden Museum Phase 2 uses Nordic Bronze clad interventions to create a fresh yet gentle identity for a historic church and graveyard, differentiated from the neighbouring Lambeth Palace.
London’s Garden Museum is housed in the deconsecrated grade II* listed church of St Mary at Lambeth. Dow Jones Architects’ first phase in 2008 involved a two-storey gallery inside the church, creating new galleries, an education room and storage, and consolidated the nave as an events space. The competition-winning second phase extends the museum both within the existing building and out into the churchyard, creating a new public face. New garden pavilions provide education rooms for a range of learning and community activities, and a café. They are connected by a glazed cloister that frames a new Dan Pearson designed garden and are clad in Nordic Bronze copper alloy from Aurubis.
Interlocking Nordic Bronze shingles with concealed fixings are set out in a distinctive, plate-like pattern conceived as being reminiscent of the flaking bark of the surrounding plane trees. The shingles wrap tightly around the façade, meeting the windows and slim warm roof construction to form a crisp outline. Mechanical extract vents are integrated into the cladding with custom bronze cowls that protrude outwards.
The architects chose Nordic Bronze as “a lightweight material that weathers from a bright copper colour to an even earthy chocolate brown. This colour will allow the building to sit quietly within the graveyard, allowing the garden and church the strongest presence”. Nordic Bronze is produced by Aurubis, part of the world’s leading integrated copper group and largest copper recycler. Other copper alloys include Nordic Brass – now also available
pre-weathered – and the innovative Nordic Royal, an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, giving it a rich golden through-colour and making it very stable.
The Nordic Copper range also provides straightaway surfaces that otherwise take years to develop in the atmosphere – particularly on vertical facades. The processes involved are generally similar to those taking place over time in the environment, utilising copper mineral compounds, not alien chemical processes. All these surfaces form an integral part of the copper, generally continuing to change over time, and are not lifeless coatings or paint. The material is easily bent and formed, and there are no limitations on the length of copper sheet or strip because whole coils are treated on the production line, not just limited size sheets.
In addition to Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’, Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper, offers lighter or darker shades of brown determined by the thickness of the oxide layer. The extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and new Nordic Turquoise ranges have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas all over the world. As well as the solid patina colours, ‘Living’ surfaces are available for each with other intensities of patina flecks revealing some of the dark oxidised background material..
For more information visit: www.aurubis.com/finland/architectural or email: g.bell@aurubis.com
Studor
Italian architects, in conjunction with the multi-discipline company STEAM, designed the €130m Monselice Hospital in Northern East Italy. “Our solution was to cap as many stacks as possible with the Studor Maxi-Vent Air Admittance Valve (AAV) which fits discretely within the roof space”, commented Studor’s UK Technical Sales Director Daniel Rath. “The Maxi-Vent protects the trap seals within the drainage system by allowing the intake of air so that each soil pipe can maintain the right level of pressure within the system. This is critical, especially in a hospital environment, ensuring there is no cross-contamination from the drainage system into the habitable space. Furthermore, the Maxi-Vents eliminate the need for any roof penetrations, thus reducing the amount of pipework required saving both time and money.”
13 Sheridan Terrace, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 5AE
T: 0845 601 32 92
ENQUIRY 45 www.studor.net
Protech VOC Flex tests prove best in class protection for brownfield development
Protech VOC Flex, supplied by A. Proctor Group, is a multi-layer flexible reinforced VOC Hydrocarbon/ Chemical Barrier suitable for use on brownfield sites that require protection from dangerous contaminants such as hydrocarbons. Protech VOC Flex has been extensively tested by an independent testing authority and fully complies with the requirements of BS8485:2015 where methane permeability must be <40ml/m2/day. As a minimum VOC membranes must be tested against the 9 chemicals for vapour permeability (ISO 15105-2) and after immersion (EN14414). The 9 chemicals included are: benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, m.p xylene, hexane, vinyl chloride, tetrachloroethene (PCE), trichlorethene TCE, and naphthalene.
The Haugh, Blairgowrie, PH10 7ER T: 01250 872 261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com
ENQUIRY 46 www.proctorgroup.com
Hydrotech waterproofing has highest recycled content on the market
Independently verified by Underwriters Laboratories, Alumasc’s Hydrotech MM6125 Hot Melt contains 30% recycled content and is the responsible choice for a sustainable environmental. Alongwith the bituminous element, Hydrotech is a unique combination of recycled materials from products typically disposed of via landfill.Fully compliant with REACH legislation and manufactured using energy primarily generated by hydroelectric power, Hydrotech is imported under Alumasc’s ISO14001 Environmental Management system. This ensures upstream production processes are monitored for their environmental impact and careful consideration is given to the packaging, transport and disposal.
White House Works, Bold Rd, Saint Helens WA9 4JG
T: 01744 648400 E: roofing@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk
ENQUIRY 47 www.alumascroofing.co.uk
Secured by Design Compliant Flatglass Rooflights Now Available
We are happy to announce that Roofglaze has been awarded the Certisecure accreditation and qualified for Secured by Design membership with our Fixed Flatglass Protect+ rooflight range, demonstrating that these are fully compliant with Building Regulations Approved Document Q. Here at Roofglaze, we feel that your home’s security is something that should be taken seriously and not be left to chance. With this in mind, we have tried to do our part by engineering a specialist Rooflight, utilising a laminated inner glass pane to maximise security. Alongside the added security of the laminated inner pane, our Flatglass Protect+ rooflights will still have the same sleek and contemporary profile that makes our standard Fixed Flatglass Rooflights so pleasing on the eye.
11 Howard Road, Eaton Socon, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 8ET T: 01480 474 797 E: sales@roofglaze.co.uk
www.roofglaze.co.uk
A UGINOX® Patina stainless steel roofing system has been installed throughout the £73m, 649 bed Vita York student village. Situated on the 6.3 acre site of the former closed ‘Poor Clare Colettine Order’ convent, the project consists of fifteen new 3 and 4-storey accommodation blocks to add to Grade 11-listed Victorian buildings.
The stainless steel has been fabricated in traditional standing seam, with the overall project ultimately achieving a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ status. UGINOX Patina was chosen as its tin coating weathers quickly to take on the appearance of lead, a feature very much in keeping with the desire to develop the site in a sustainable manner.
9 Midland Way, Barlborough Links, Barlborough, Derbyshire, S43 4XA T: 01246 571660 E: david.barker@aperam.com
ENQUIRY 49 www.uginox.com
Roofing ventilation and accessories specialist Hambleside Danelaw has launched two new vapour permeable underlays for slate and tile roofs, the middleweight Danelaw LR135 and the premium Danelaw LR180.
Both can be used for warm and cold roof applications, either unsupported, draped over timber rafters or counter battens or fully supported over timber sarking and rigid insulation. LR135 and LR180 have been independently tested by the BRE for wind zone suitability and come with full BBA approval.
Long March, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4NR T: 01327 701900 E: sales@hambleside-danelaw.co.uk
www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk
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When Linton on Wharfe Memorial Hall (which was originally founded 1949) undertook an exterior facelift they choose the XL Aluminium rainwater system from Yeoman Rainguard as its style would be in keeping with the traditional character of the building.
A deep flow XL Aluminium gutter in a half round 130 x 100mm profile along with 75mm diameter downpipe were fitted to the hall.
This rainwater system finished in a durable yet robust black texture polyester coating is not only aesthetically pleasing but will give many years of maintenance free service.
Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Rd E, Leeds LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@yeomanshield.com
www.rainguard.co.uk
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Rooflight manufacturer Coxdome launches easy-access website
The new Coxdome website remains as user-friendly and easy to navigate as it always was, providing an essential resource for the specification of Modular Rooflights and Smoke, Heat Exhaust and Ventilation (SHEV) systems. However, in a move designed to give easier access to specifiers and end-users, Coxdome have now removed all login requirements, giving free and direct access to its entire library of reference documents including technical datasheets, installation guides, product brochures and BIM objects. General Manager for Coxdome, Chris Lister, explains: “Now that access to our BIM library is immediate, we hope our clients and colleagues will be encouraged to use the information to their advantage and to further research the range of solutions available.”
CRH House, Unit 1, Prothero Industrial Estate, Bilport Lane, Wednesbury WS10 0NT T: 0121 530 4230 E: sales@coxdome.co.uk
www.coxdome.co.uk
A popular PVC-u Door Edge Guard range from leading door protection specialists Intastop has been expanded, now offering even greater choice. A 10mm PVC-u Door Edge Guard version added to its extensive range. The PVC 10mm Door Edge Guard is fitted with intumescent fire and smoke seals which are vandalresistant yet easy to replace making all Intastop PVC-u Door Edge Guards ideal for maintaining fire integrity and door safety, an essential part of fire door safety maintenance in keeping people and buildings safe.
It can be used on the front and back edges of fire resisting door sets.
The UK’s leading garage door manufacturer, Garador, has invested in a new electronic proof of delivery (E-pod) system in order to offer a more informative and accurate delivery service.
Through text messages to a mobile phone or by email, the E-pod system will provide customers with automated notifications of delivery times. They will also be given full access to a quick and clear tracking system, which will be regularly updated to reflect any change in delivery times.
The timing of delivery of large items such as garage doors can be a crucial aspect in a build. With Garador’s new E-pod system customers will be kept right up to date.
Space is often at a premium in the UK. In most of the country, around 20 per cent of households live in flats, many of which have no garden or balcony space.
Allgood has extended its ANSI product offering, ensuring its high quality door hardware products are manufactured in accordance with the stringent American national standards. Offering architects and designers a fully coordinated ironmongery and door hardware solution, the new ANSI product range provides a durable and high quality solution for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure and leisure applications. The Allgood ANSI range incorporates the necessary UL Listed products for fire rated assemblies, ensuring that the products are resistant to the spread of fire and smoke within a building, and the spread of fire to or from the building.
One way to effectively increase the amount of outdoor living space on a property is to build a roof terrace, but where should you begin?
During the early stages of the planning process, it is important for the design team to work closely with the homeowner or developer to determine exactly what is expected of the finished roof terrace and how it will be used.
Questions to ask when planning a roof garden include: will the space be used by children?; will pets use the space? how much time will be spent on the roof terrace; how can you maximise the best views?; how will the outdoor terrace be made accessible?; will you need walk-on roof lights for lighting up the space below?; what kind of lighting will be required?; and what’s the microclimate like?
While creating stunning visual elements and unique features within the design is key to unlocking a space that meets and exceeds expectations, safety and functionality must come first; this article outlines some important factors to consider.
Enhanced security offer for mental health glazing
Crittall Fendor is strengthening its position as the manufacturer of the largest range of specialist mental health fenestration in Europe with its CleanVent Window which has been enhanced by the addition of a Slipper Clutch mechanism. The CleanVent is an external sliding window system designed to provide a maximum amount of natural light and ventilation.
With security considerations uppermost in mental health installations the CleanVent allows the glazing to be cleaned quickly and easily behind the security mesh. The CleanVent can be either inward or outward opening which has the advantage of providing an external opening vent on ground floor windows meaning it can be cleaned without disrupting the patient.
Spire Rd, Washington NE37 3ES T: 0191 417 0170 E: Jason.davidson@crittall-fendor.co.uk
ENQUIRY 58 www.crittall-windows.co.uk
New Architectural Seals brochure from Lorient Lorient, a respected designer and manufacturer of sealing systems for door assemblies has launched its new Architectural Seals brochure. With a fresh contemporary look, the brochure comprises Lorient’s largest selection of sealing systems to date; which includes perimeter seals, drop seals, threshold plates, door bottom seals, finger guard seals plus much more. Manufactured to the highest quality standards in the UK, Lorient Architectural Seals have been designed and tested for a host of different applications in a variety of sectors throughout commercial, industrial and public buildings. They can provide outstanding protection against sound, smoke, fire, rain, light, draught, dust and even insects. A number of innovative new products have been added to the ever-expanding range.
Endeavour House, Fairfax Road, Heathfield Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6UD T: 01626 834252 E: sales@lorientuk.com
www.lorientuk.com
GEZE UK is encouraging architects and specifiers to ‘switch-on’ on to the benefits of developing smart buildings with the launch of a new brochure. Smart Solutions highlights safety systems and drive technology which can be used to create innovative networked and modular solutions which allows GEZE windows and doors to be controlled from a single source.
Linked into GEZE’s new interface modules – the IO 420 and the IQ box KNX - products can be integrated via widely used communication standards for homes and commercial buildings. The 16-page brochure also showcases which products can best be integrated with BACnet and KNX interfaces.
Blenheim Way, Fradley Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8SY T: 01543 443000 E: info.uk@geze.com
ENQUIRY 60 www.geze.co.uk
Skyline’s bespoke solution for prestige Spitalfields offices
Skyline Fascia, Soffits and Copings has supplied bespoke window and door surrounds to create a striking new entrance and frontage for a major office refurbishment in Spitalfields, London. Skyline’s new surrounds were colour matched to other exterior features of the building for a seamless look. The painted finish is BBA approved for total assurance in durability, longevity and weather resistance. A high degree of accuracy was required to ensure the joints of the surrounds aligned to the window mullions, as well as bespoke manufacturing to achieve webbed carcassing that supports the fascia and surrounds. Skyline was able to meet all the challenges and special requests of a complex shape, and deliver it within a short lead time.
White House Works, Bold Road, Sutton, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 4JG T: 01536 383 810 E: info@alumascwms.co.uk
www.alumascskyline.co.uk
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In an uncertain world, smoke, heat and CO alarms are the first line of defence against fire and carbon monoxide poisoning, providing critical early warning for occupants. Thakeham, one of the leading residential developers in the South East, ensures peace of mind for its customers with Kidde’s Firex mains smoke and heat alarms, and Kidde carbon monoxide alarms, all interlinked for whole-home safety.
Thakeham Homes, part of the Thakeham Group, delivers a range of new homes including bungalows, apartments and houses in sought after locations throughout Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire. Thakeham is proud of its exceptional attention to detail, particularly when it comes to safety. A Thakeham spokesperson commented: “We specify Kidde Firex smoke and heat alarms, alongside Kidde’s 4MCO carbon monoxide alarms, for all new homes. These interlinked products provide an integrated alarm system, meeting all our technical requirements from a single manufacturer.
Exceeding Minimum Standards
“At Thakeham, we aim to exceed minimum standards and regulations. A working chimney will be installed with a solid fuel appliance – along with
a CO alarm to meet current Building Regulations. We also ensure a CO alarm is positioned in the proximity of any gas boiler, as an extra precaution. We insist that all the alarms – including CO – are mains powered, interlinked and have battery back-up to give our home owners real peace of mind should the unthinkable happen”.
The Firex range can be interconnected with the company’s hard-wired carbon monoxide alarms using the unique ‘Smart Interconnect’ feature to create a comprehensive system for whole-home protection. Crucially, all the interconnected alarms have different, distinct alarm sounder patterns for carbon monoxide and fire, supported by different display messages on the digital 4MDCO model. So, without the need for any further operation of the system – such as remote switches – Smart Interconnect automatically alerts occupants of the specific hazard that confronts them.
Kidde’s latest generation of Firex smoke alarms offers Standard, Long Life and Rechargeable battery back-up versions of each sensing technology, giving nine options in all. And it costs less than £1 per year to operate a Firex alarm – a major benefit for householders.
Kidde Safety Europe is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms. As a member of the United Technologies Corporation (UTC), Kidde sits alongside iconic brands such as Chubb fire and security systems, Carrier heating and air conditioning, Hamilton Sundstrand aerospace systems and industrial products, Otis elevators and escalators, Pratt & Whitney aircraft engines and UTC Power fuel cells.
Whatever else you do to make housing safer, consider wider installation of smoke, heat and CO alarms as a straightforward, low cost early warning – the essential first step for fire safety. For more information, email: sales@ kiddesafety.co.uk or call: 03337 722 227
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Smoke management is complex and can often impact on a building’s aesthetics and interior designs. At Coopers Fire, our commitment to advancing smoke curtain technology has led us to develop a wide range of BS, EN and tested to UL standard smoke curtains that enable designers to create open plan environments by replacing smoke-rated walls, bulkheads, glazing and down stands with approved active smoke curtains. www.coopersfire.com | info@coopersfire.com
When specifying a fire curtain over and above a traditional form of fire compartment and smoke control e.g. a non-load bearing wall and fire door, ask yourself to what level of critical performance the traditional fire compartment performed to; then ask the fire curtain to perform to the same level.
A combination of the following levels of critical performance can be supported by a fire curtain with smoke control:
- Fire integrity (flame)
- Radiance (heat)
- Smoke control (smoke)
Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QZ
T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com
www.coopersfire.com
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The Chocolate Quarter, one of the UK’s most stylish retirement complexes, is now protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced. MFS designed, installed and commissioned the Advanced system, which comprises a network of 19 MxPro 5 singleloop, four-loop and repeater panels with Hochiki smoke and heat detectors, multi-sensors and heat detection cable.
The installation of MxPro 5 means that the fire system is also linked to the site’s DECT using an ESPA interface, which allows live fire system status information to be passed to staff pagers. The MxPro 5 is the leading multiprotocol fire panel range available and offers high-performance fire detection and alarm control across multipanel networks and multiple sites.
Moorland Way, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WE T: 01670 707111
www.advancedco.com
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Timber cladding is being used increasingly as a priority choice amongst architects and designers for use as a protective skin for buildings. This is a reflection of the natural and unique quality that wood provides. Whether the project is a large scale development or a small private dwelling, timber cladding gives greater flexibility in design, is versatile, attractive and environmentally friendly. Having made an often significant investment in timber cladding the question of how it is best protected arises. This natural look is increasingly sought after but the challenge is, how to achieve it without taking the risk of uneven weathering on different aspects of the building, or in protected areas, such as overhanging eaves. Another issue can be the unsightly tide marks caused by extractive wash out, a particular problem with western red cedar.
T: 07788 54 2859
E: sioouk@icloud.com
British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers tick all the right boxes when it comes to fire safety. Both standard and Free Swing versions of Powermatic carry the CE mark, confirming their suitability for fire door applications. They also meet the requirements for one-hour and half-hour fire doors under BS EN 1634-1 and boast Certifire accreditation. In addition to impressive fire performance credentials, Powermatic closers are totally concealed when the door is closed, enhancing their suitability for fire doors by reducing the risk of vandalism, which could render the fire door useless. Powermatic door closers deliver many unique benefits in performance and application that make them ideal for a wide variety of fire door applications in social housing, apartment, hotel, health, care, education and commercial developments. Sales Department, Samuel Heath, Leopold Street Birmingham B12 0UJ T: 0121 766 4200 E: sales@samuel-heath.com ENQUIRY 67 www.concealeddoorclosers.com
AET Flexible Space has recently completed commissioning new equipment installed in the refurbished office buildings at the Cathedral Hill Campus, Guildford. With underfloor systems, the whole plenum under the building’s raised access floor becomes the duct, or ventilation zone and each floor is divided into separate zones; ideal for multitenancy occupation or corporate division. Each of these zones is supplied with fully conditioned (chilled or warmed) air, which is fed into the plenum by the zonal downflow units (CAM), and then supplied into the workspace via Fan Terminal Units (Fantile). The Fantile units feature integrated controllers where users can personally adjust fan speed and temperature to suit their own comfort; which can have a positive impact on user wellbeing.
In addition to updating and expanding its Vanguard range of aluminium electric radiators, Electrorad has launched a new state-of-the-art Vanguard Eco-smart range that is one of the first to have voice control compatibility with the market-leading Amazon Alexa.
Both ranges are fully compliant with Lot 20 legislation that took effect on January 1 2018.
Vanguard and Vanguard Eco-smart offer a wide choice of outputs in 750w, 1200w, 1500w and 2000, and being fully Lot 20 compliant, they feature a number of energy saving controls. These include Virtual Open Window Sensors - to ensure that radiators stop heating when they sense a draft and restart when the window has been closed - and Adaptive Start Control that helps radiators learn when to switch on in order to achieve optimum household comfort. Going beyond Lot 20 compliance, all models also boast an in-built energy monitor.
The new Vanguard Eco-smart range goes one step further; enabling homeowners to ‘voice control’ their heating.
All Vanguard Eco-smart models can be controlled from anywhere in the world, and unlike other equivalents, they feature an inbuilt RF chip with a signal that can ‘hop’ up to five times to increase the range and help reach remotely-sited radiators.
Pegler Yorkshire, the leading UK manufacturer of fittings, valves and brassware is experiencing a continued strong sales rate of its latest tap the ‘Waterfall’. Sindar Singh, Pegler Yorkshire’s Market Manager for Washrooms, for commented: “Since its launch 12 months ago the Waterfall range of taps has certainly struck a chord with consumers. We are continuing to experience a strong sales rate which doesn’t show any signs of diminishing.” The design led Waterfall Tap range offers an undeniable elegance and panache to any bathroom. Its wider than average spout allows a lavish flow of water to cascade into the bath or basin, offering a sense of splendour. Inspired by deluges often experience in the rain forest this tap provides a controlled and comfortable flow of water to any bathroom.
A combination of highly efficient HRV Q Plus units and ducting from Titon has been installed throughout 514 newly-built one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, penthouses and townhouses in The Residence, Ponton Road, London.
Located within the Vauxhall Nine Elms Opportunity Area, The Residence comprises nine multistorey buildings. The ventilation products fitted include a range of HRV1.25, HRV1.35, HRV2 and HRV2.85 Q Plus Eco HMB MVHR units, as well as Titon’s straight and flared ducting covers. Titon’s high capacity Q Plus range of continuously running MVHR units are among the quietest on the market and are independently tested by the BRE to BS EN 13141.
Consort Claudgen have introduced three new wireless controllers which can be connected to one or multiple SL heaters to form an SL heating system. All controllers have comfort and setback temperature settings. The SLPB and SLVT controllers have a control button with status indicators and a 4-stage run-back timer where a heating period remains active until the run-back timer expires. Additionally, the SLVT has temperature control buttons and a digital display to show the room temperature. The SLTI features a 7-day timer with three heating periods per day and is designed to prevent tampering.
The new Mr Slim Standard Inverter single-fan outdoor units are available in 10kW; 12.5kW and 14kW sizes and will work with ceiling cassette, ceiling concealed ducted units, wall-mounted, ceiling suspended and floor mounted units.
“These are highly cost-effective systems that offer a wide range of indoor units and are available in both single and 3-phase models,” explains Graham Temple, Marketing Manager for the company’s range of split air conditioning.
“Changing these sizes to a single fan design makes the outdoor unit more compact and smaller and increases the applications that can benefit from outstanding performance and flexibility.”
The R410A units are available in pipe runs of up to 50 metres with a 30 metre lift and deliver a host of outstanding features with a sophisticated streamlined design. Offering advanced control options and quiet operation, this range provides extreme flexibility and ease of installation whilst being highly cost effective.
“Our designers have taken many of the features and benefits from across our air conditioning ranges and produced a highly effective solution that includes increased internal comfort, a ducted system
that is only 250mm in height, and optional enhancements such as 3D i-see sensor grilles and filter lowering operation down to four metres.”
Mitsubishi Electric’s unique Replace Technology is also available on all of the Standard Inverter range, offering
businesses a straightforward way of upgrading from old R22 systems.
All units are available with immediate effect and further details can be obtained from http:// airconditioning.mitsubishielectric. co.uk/Products/Pages/Mr-SlimRange.aspx
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HAS ANNOUNCED A NEW RANGE OF STANDARD INVERTER MR SLIM UNITS IN A REDESIGNED SINGLE-FAN CHASSIS TO ENABLE MORE BUSINESSES TO BENEFIT FROM ADVANCED, ENERGY EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING.
Johnson Controls has introduced the YORK® AmichiTM Series of Chillers and Heat Pumps with market leading efficiency - meeting Ecodesign 2021 standards. With capacities of 45kW up to 260kW, the units marry the price benefit of a scroll chiller with the increased control of a direct current (DC) inverter, resulting in better performance through a wider operating envelope. Nick Duggan, Director HVAC and Chilled Water Systems, Building Solutions and Technology, Johnson Controls – Europe, says: “With high levels of efficiency and performance and the smallest footprint across the widest capacity range in the market, it will provide an excellent fit as a solution for new builds and retrofits in manufacturing and commercial facilities.”
Villiers Court, Meriden Business Park, Copse Dr, Coventry, CV5 9RG T: 01676 526300 E: serviceinfo.uki@jci.com
ENQUIRY 74 www.johnsoncontrols.com
Mendip’s best-selling Woodland stove is perfect for renovations
The Woodland multi-fuel model from Mendip Stoves is not only designed here in the UK but it’s also the company’s best-seller and that’s largely thanks to the fact that it can be installed in just one day…
With Mendip’s best-selling Woodland multi-fuel stove, simply lay down a hearth, make sure the chimney is insulated then fit. As Woodland only has a 10cm distance to combustibles, it’s ideal for timber framed homes and renovation projects. Features of this cleanlined design include a large viewing window, 4.5kW heat output and the added benefit of 10cm to combustibles on the sides and rear, which allows the Woodland to be placed closer to combustible walls. Unit H1, Mendip Industrial Estate, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge, Somerset, BS26 2UG T: 01934 750500 E: info@eurostove.co.uk
ENQUIRY 75 www.mendipstoves.co.uk
Ventilation design and specification for multi-occupancy buildings is now as simple as A,B,C through an innovative approach pioneered by Gilberts. It has developed a stock, single-unit hybrid solution focussed on natural ventilation with heat recovery - its Mistrale Fusion System (MFS). The company’s pioneering approach has continued, with the evolution of the system that now enables simple addition of extra elements. Thus, the core MFS is manufactured as a standard product, with ‘add-on’ items to meet the varying specifications of each project. Elements such as heating coils, filters, silencers, duct connection outlets and louvre transformation, plus a range of air volumes for warm up or purge ventilation, to supplement the standard airflow rates, ensure the MFS brings a comprehensive hybrid solution to the extensive, variable building demands for ventilation.
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A range of Schiedel Products for Commercial and Residential are now available within our new 3D BIM (Building Information Modelling) Catalogue. Engineers, planners and architects now can have an significant influence on making Schiedel the choice of the chimney at the beginning of the planning process, with the comprehensive data available for a range of components.
All BIM and AEC CAD formats, like Autodesk Revit, Nemetschek Allpan and Grafisoft Archicad for the respective CAD systems are available to engineers, planners and purchasers for free. You can add these formats under your own account section. Schiedel BIM is free to use and you just need to enter your email address to register and download your formats (for free!).
Crowther Road, Crowther Industrial Estate, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE38 0AQ T: 0191 4161150 E: info@schiedel.co.uk
www.gilbertsblackpool.com
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www.schiedel.com
01952 234003
The Wilo-Plavis is a high-efficiency, low noise and compact solution for condensate lifting. The product’s introduction in early 2017 broadened Wilo’s product portfolio and the offering to building owners and installers alike. Condensate created by a condensing boiler creates additional considerations for the install, not only how to remove it from the property, but also how to handle the acidic nature of the water. The latest revision of the product hopes to address this by making neutralisation crystals as an option available with the product. The product itself has been designed to house a 700g sachet of neutralisation granules in order to combat this issue. Other updates also include updates to the product’s alarm contact feature, making for a better integrated solution all round, with improved connectivity to the rest of the installation.
Second Ave, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2WF T: 01283 523000 E: sales@wilo.co.uk
www.wilo.co.uk
West Point Military Academy Installs Kingspan
Solar Thermal Technology at New Barracks
West Point is a world-renowned US military academy with a 200year history and a prodigious alumni list. The Academy planned the opening of a new $200m barracks to house 650 cadets as part of an investment programme to upgrade buildings and accommodation. The six-storey, granite-clad Davis Barracks were commissioned to help relieve some crowding, as well as provide additional, flexible accommodation during the modernisation and refurbishment of other barracks. The Academy’s project team were keen to install renewables energy solutions to reduce CO2 emissions as well as provide financial savings over the long-term. Kingspan Solar’s expert team was invited to survey the site and offer recommendations for installing leading-edge solar thermal technology.
180 Gilford Road Portadown, Co. Armagh. Northern Ireland BT63 5LF T: 028 3836 4520 E: solar@kingspan.com
www.kingspansolar.com
RAUTHERMEX chosen for riverside installation
REHAU’s RAUTHERMEX pipes have been chosen for a major district heating project in Glasgow, where four tower blocks are being upgraded to provide efficient and affordable heating to more than 300 social housing properties. REHAU’s RAUTHERMEX pre-insulated PE-Xa pipework is specially designed for applications where low heat losses are critical, making it ideal for large district heating systems over long distances. Available in single (UNO) or double (DUO) pipe variations in diameter sizes of up to 160mm, the pipes are surrounded by an outer layer of PU foam which is both highly insulating and prevents water from getting in. RAUTHERMEX comes in coils of up to 570m, allowing for faster and more costeffective installation.
Hill Court, Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5QN T: 01989 762600 E: enquiries@rehau.com
ENQUIRY 79 www.rehau.com
The Fresh 99H humidity-sensitive, through wall ventilator is designed to introduce fresh air into properties. It opens and closes automatically depending on relative humidity (RH), reducing the potential for harmful condensation and heat loss. With an operating range of 35-75% RH, the vent includes a trickle facility even when ‘closed’ to ensure the constant ingress of fresh air. Being non-electrical it requires no energy to operate. It is easy to fit and virtually maintenance free. An acoustic humiditysensitive option, the Fresh 99HdB, provides sound reduction up to 40dB Dn,e,w and is suitable for use where there are high levels of external noise such as near main roads, airports or railway lines. Both products offer improved ventilation equivalent areas compared to previous models.
2 Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SS T: 0161 905 5700 E: sales@glidevale.com
www.glidevale.com
Experimentarium in Tuborg near Copenhagen is one of the most exciting buildings to open in recent months. Designed by CEBRA architects, this world class science centre provides families, school children and science lovers high-quality science exhibitions where they can touch and play and experience science in an innovative new way.
This fascinating project is full of contrasts meaning that the structure itself is as much an exhibition as the attractions and sights within. Inevitably the use of hard surfaces throughout, coupled with the noise and chatter from thousands of daily visitors, meant the architects had to pay special attention to the acoustics. Their solution was to install Troldtekt ceiling panels which provide a very high-performance sound absorbing surface which contrasts dramatically with the copper, aluminium and glass elements and complements the interior atmosphere. In addition, because the ceiling is suspended it can be removed or adapted to accommodate exhibition changes within the 11,500sqm of public spaces.
Extended above the original red brick walls of the old brewery, the Experimentarium comprises several new floors clad in perforated aluminium enclosing inspirational
spaces and atriums accessed by curved Helix shaped stairways. It is designed like a theatre with large areas backstage housing staff facilities, workshops, creative rooms and offices.
Specified throughout the UK and Europe, the benefits of 100% Troldtekt natural wood wool panels include high sound absorption, high durability, natural breathability, low cost life cycle performance and sustainability as documented by Cradle to Cradle certification at silver level.
If you’re looking for a partitioning system that gives your clients light, bright, open spaces and gives you endless design versatility combined with easy, rapid installation, Nevill Long now have just what you need – Longline Vision.
This recently-launched system offers designers, installers and office workers a number of advantages – but one stands clearly above the rest.
With no vertical mullions between the system’s panes, Longline Vision makes it easy to create a beautiful aesthetic…and for a totally seamless, streamlined effect, it can also be integrated directly into drywall partitioning.
Its versatility is also a big advantage, offering design options to create everything from quiet corners to communal areas. And with a variety of glazing options together with manifestations from electric privacy glass to patterns and designs applied through etching or adhesive film, it offers occupants privacy when they need it and clarity when they don’t.
“Designers love Vision’s seamless look and slim aluminium profiles, especially as they’re available in a range of colours” explained Dave Bonner, Managing Director at Nevill Long. “While contractors are impressed by how easy it is to install – not to mention the expert support they get from Nevill Long, the UK’s leading name in partitioning and interior fit-out products.”
They are specified to improve acoustics in many different projects such as schools, leisure centres, pools, commercial, private and public buildings. Available in various sizes and in four grades from extreme fine to coarse, they can be left untreated or painted in virtually any RAL colour.
Samples, case studies and technical information are easily sourced from tel 01978 664255 or visit www.troldtekt.co.uk
Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects are renowned throughout the world for their innovative and imaginative use of creative techniques when it comes to ceiling design.
No better example of this can be seen at the recently completed Lemieux Sports Complex and Medical Facility in Pittsburg Pennsylvania with a combination of V100 and BXD Multi Panel Ceiling panels to the entrance hall, cafeteria and corridor areas.
In the entrance hall Hunter Douglas installed a range of V100 panels with integrated lighting.
In the cafeteria and corridor areas Hunter Douglas installed a range of their BXD Multi Panel System to the walls and ceiling areas.
Not everything on the planet is both durable and comfortable. Producing products that look stunning, are made to last and deliver performance needs innovative thinking and a flair for design.
International flooring specialist Gerflor have produced a dream of a product that ticks a cornucopia of boxes when it comes to design and substance.
Brand new for 2018 the Saga² collection from Gerflor is a fast track loose lay luxury vinyl tile that provides the durability of a compact tile with the comfort of an acoustic tile.
www.gerflor.co.uk | contractuk@gerflor.com
Hunter Douglas’s first major ceiling project using an engineered solid wood (ESW) baffle system at a UK shopping centre has been hailed a huge success. Award-winning international architects Benoy, which designed the £8 million refurbishment at Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough, specified Hunter Douglas to manufacture the ceiling for all the main areas of the mall. The leading architectural products company manufactured and supplied 1100m2 ESW grill ceiling, with slat dimensions of 150mm x 25mm and a 75mm gap. A total of 1000m2 was finished in pure white RAL9010, while the remaining 100m2 was finished in walnut veneer. Hunter Douglas also manufactured and supplied 1500m2 of Cell 50E – its aluminium open cell system – with a 120mm module in white for the scheme.
8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk
www.hunterdouglas.co.uk
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A new premium bar and nightclub in the heart of Glasgow, Tuxedo Nightclub, is successfully attracting a sophisticated clientele, thanks to its vibrant and bespoke luxury vinyl flooring by Karndean Designflooring. The underground venue features Karndean’s Knight Tile Carrara Marble and Kaleidoscope Pennon in Opus Luna, Urbus and Ombra. Karndean’s Knight Tile Carrara takes its inspiration from opulent, classic white marble but is lighter, easier to handle, and comes with an R10 slip rating and 10-year commercial guarantee. Adding a contemporary edge is the porcelain effect of Opus Luna, the stormy Urbus, and the gentle mottle pattern of Ombra, all cut into a statement Pennon design and supported by a 15-year commercial guarantee.
Vale Park, Crab Apple Way, Evesham WR11 1GP T: 01386 820 100 E: commercial@karndean.co.uk
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CCL Wetrooms has announced that the new Lo-Seal Trap has received a British Board of Agrément (BBA) certificate following a comprehensive product testing programme. The rigorous process involved laboratory tests, on-site evaluations, quality management checks and production inspections and assessments set by the BBA. Designed as the central element of the Linear Screed Drain and the Modular Wet-Floor System, the new Lo-Seal waterless trap at a cutting edge depth of only 45mm, has been developed specifically for use in wetroom construction projects with screed depths of below 70mm. Made from tough Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), the trap has an improved design which contains a self-sealing mechanism, which locks into position, keeping the trap sealed when not in use.
Lodge Farm, Hook Road, North Warnborough, Hook, RG29 1HA T: 0844 327 6002 E: contact@ccl-wetrooms.co.uk
www.ccl-wetrooms.co.uk
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Kent County Cricket Club ‘bowled over’ with Gerflor Whether it’s sipping tea and witnessing the gentle sound of leather on willow, or some ferocious fast bowling and run-outs, cricket is a spectacle not to be missed. It’s also a sport that can bring out the very best in our younger generation. There are currently 18 English Cricket Board (ECB) funded county academies. The county academy system is there to develop players capable of performing at 1st class and International level. To further these ambitions Kent County Cricket Club wanted to develop the facility they had at The County Ground in Beckenham, Kent. To ensure that a fabulous training surface would be available at the ground, Kent County Cricket Club turned to Architects PDP London who in turn specified Taraflex® vinyl sports flooring from international flooring specialist Gerflor.
Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Ln, Warwick CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com
www.gerflor.co.uk
A North London boys’ school has installed robust wall protection panels from Yeoman Shield to help protect its corridor walls from constant wear and tear and maintain an attractive surrounding for pupils and staff. Yeoman Shield’s skilled fixing operatives installed 2.0mm thick wall protection panels in Dusty Grey & Royal Blue at 1200mm high in corridors, stairs and stairwells.
75 x 75mm corner protection angles gave a neat finish to the panels, as well as offering added protection to vulnerable corners.
The fitted wall protection will prevent unsightly damage and reduce maintenance costs.
Whitehall Industrial Estate, Yeoman House, Whitehall Rd E, Leeds LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: orders@yeomanshield.com
ENQUIRY 90 www.yeomanshield.com
Bespoke solid wood flooring for new hipster Hotel Specialist hotel, hospitality and residential architects Dexter Moren Associates designed London’s newest hipster hotel, The Curtain. Located in the fashionable Shoreditch area, The Curtain’s luxury interiors include 4500m2 Junckers solid oak flooring in a dark grey stain and textured surface with a rich patina. The elegant, dark grey wooden floor is perfectly suited to the hotel’s luxe warehouse living style. Fitted in all bedrooms and suits, Junckers solid wood flooring has natural acoustic qualities and ensures a comfortable indoor climate for guests. The deep, dark grey stain is a custom colour developed in collaboration with the designers, with a textured surface highlighting the natural grain structure of the timber. The floor arrives pre-finished and sealed in Ultramatt lacquer, which has the appearance of an oiled finish, minimising on-site work and ensuring a perfect finish.
Unit A,1 Wheaton Road - Witham, Essex CM8 3UJ T: 01376 534 700 E: sales@junckers.co.uk
ENQUIRY 91 www.junckers.co.uk
QuantumNew Quantum Plus-Tread takes staircase safety to a higher level
Quantum’s stair nosings have been specified in thousands of installations and it has now launched a new product set to create a new benchmark for pedestrian safety: Quantum Plus-Tread. The PVC tread material utilises mineral aggregate technology to increase surface roughness, but not only on the top layer – the active ingredient is embedded throughout the entire depth of Quantum Plus-tread meaning optimum traction is assured, year in, year out. Plus-Tread’s excellent Pendulum Test Values (PTV) in wet or dry conditions offers substantive proof of its superior performance, providing the surest footing possible for staircase users in high risk areas in offices, schools, hospitals, retail outlets and leisure centres.
Salmon Fields, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, OL2 6JG T: 0161 627 4222 E: info@quantumflooring.co.uk
www.quantumprofilesystems.com
Mapei’s Mapefloor Comfort System AR/X creates the right atmosphere
Mapei are dedicated to research and development and as such have created the Mapefloor Comfort System: a flooring concept dedicated to the creation of seamless flooring characterized by a high level of comfort underfoot that also helps to reduce noise levels. Available in a wide range of colours, the Mapefloor Comfort System can be used in renovation and new build projects. The highly aesthetic finish and soundproofing properties of the Mapefloor Comfort System make it an ideal choice for offices, shops, schools and libraries. The ingenious seamless finish means that an attractive surface is created which has no joints. One of the defining features of the Mapefloor Comfort System is that noise from footsteps is reduced, as well as being certified low VOC and easy to clean and maintain.
Steel Park Road, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8HD
T: 0121 508 6970 E: uk-technical@mapei.co.uk
www.mapei.co.uk
GEC Anderson (established 1962) produce made to measure stainless steel sinks and worktops, suitable for commercial, residential and public environments. Our coordinated range also includes cabinets, shelving, splashbacks, panels and doors - all in top quality brushed satin stainless steel. Patina and Linen finishes are also available. Where standard products do not fit or simply are not good enough, GEC Anderson can provide worktops to any shape or size, including large and L-shapes. A wide range of edge profiles and upstands can be specified. Sink bowls can be provided in any location or combination. Cutouts, eg. for hobs or taps, can be provided as required. GEC Anderson work with projects of all sizes, from one off residential kitchens to major installations and have been involved in a wide range of sectors.
Oakengrove, Shire Lane, Hastoe, Tring HP23 6LY T: 01442 826999 E: info@gecanderson.co.uk
www.gecanderson.co.uk
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Care for Veterans aims for the highest standards of bathroom flexibility Care for Veterans opted for adjustable bathroom equipment from specialists Pressalit Care in a suite of new bathrooms in their Worthing rehabilitation facility. With specialist advice from Pressalit Care, the new bathrooms allow for maximum maneuverability for wheelchair users, support for independent users, as well as working space for carers. The Pressalit Plus track system, which was selected for the fully equipped shower corner, provides the ultimate in space flexibility. It allows for the shower chair to be moved horizontally into position, creating more space on one side or the other as required, alongside support arms to assist those taking a standing shower. By the WC, support arms have been installed to assist in wheelchair transfer.
T: 0844 8806950 E: uk@pressalit.com
95 www.pressalit.com
LG Hausys has launched HI-MACS® Ultra-Thermoforming, an innovative formula that pushes boundaries of solid surface shaping to a whole new level with 30% more thermoplastic capabilities, the biggest innovation for the Solid Surface history since it’s inception in 1967. The innovative formula allows for more dramatic shaping: the minimum radius of 18mm (previously 50mm) opens a whole new design dimension. The new product is more flexible thanks to the thermoforming process, which allows designers to create much sharper curves and organic designs.
More accentuated curves can be achieved now without compromising the properties of the material. HI-MACS® remains resistant, easy to work with and to look after.
T: 01732 897820
E: info@himacs.eu
Residents of Barratt London’s Nine Elms Point will be able to take advantage of the extensive range high-specification options within their home, including spectacular modern wetrooms.The elongated width of the linear wetroom channel, meant that a standard ‘off the shelf’ product would be far too short, so Barratt London commissioned Impey’s experienced R&D team to create a bespoke product, which would enhance the look of the wetrooms, as well as effectively drain away excess water from the powerful rainforest showerheads. The team came up with an attractive design, incorporating a functional and robust floor channel drainage moulding which could be installed first and screeded in place. Contact us about specifying bespoke wet room solutions, or request a CPD at impeyshowers.com/request-cpd
Conquest Business Park, Cad Road, Ilton, Somerset, TA19 9EA T: 01460 256 080 E: info@impeyshowers.com
www.impeyshowers.com
8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF Tel. 01604 648 229 - info@hunterdouglas.co.uk www.hunterdouglas.co.uk
Hunter Douglas, the global architectural products manufacturer, has published its latest comprehensive guide to ceilings and walls, covering its entire metal, wood and felt ranges.
Aimed at architects, designers and specifiers it provides technical data, colour finishes, material characteristics, applications and acoustic performance data in easy-to-read form. Colourful photographs of the systems in situ enable you to see exactly how they look on schemes across the world.
For a presentation on our Commercial Guide to Ceilings and Walls and to obtain your personal copy please email: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk or use the reader enquiry service.
