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here have been numerous challenges and issues facing the industry during 2018, with the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire and the on-going uncertainty surrounding Brexit undoubtedly taking the lion’s share of the limelight .
But another central feature of the industry for the last 12 months and, indeed, over the last decade, has been the drive for greater sustainability .
It is fitting, therefore, that the 10th anniversary of the UK Climate Act (2008) was also marked at the end of 2018 by the announcement that BRE’s flagship BREEAM scheme has assessed more than 20,000 buildings in the UK over the last decade, significantly supporting the net reduction of the nation’s CO2 emissions .
The scale of the built environment’s contribution to national CO2 emissions is 40% of the UK’s annual total of 379 MtCO2 In ‘real world’ terms this volume of CO2 would be enough to fill Wembley Stadium 20,000 times over, or more than half a billion double decker buses .
Since 1990, based on best practice by setting the standards for construction and real estate to follow, BRE’s BREEAM has existed as a way of driving carbon saving, promoting innovation and to push the industry forward The approach is one that many countries have followed, and it is the rating tool of choice for the London property market .
Dr Shamir Ghumra, Director of BREEAM at BRE, said: “The scheme continues to evolve and support industry to be the best it can be .
“BREEAM does this by driving change and improving new and existing buildings and communities, by sharing best practices, not only in the UK, but also internationally . In the same way that the Climate Change Act is now emulated worldwide as an example of best practice, BREEAM is the global benchmark for buildings and communities’ assessment methodologies .”
It is not only non-residential buildings that BREEAM certifies . BRE’s Home Quality Mark (HQM) scheme rates new homes on their overall quality and sustainability .
This is a landmark worth celebrating as we head into 2019 and as the industry as a whole undergoes significant change the desire to become greener and more efficient has never been greater .
CIC is celebrating its 30th year by looing forward to how we can all make our industry, the industry of choice in the next 30 years by producing a ‘Roadmap for Change’.
The roadmap will explore working practices and inclusive environments both culturally and physically . The ambition is that everyone within the industry from students to retirees completes the survey to help get a robust picture of the sector and build on future aspirations in the roadmap .
CIC is also running a social media campaign #CICat30 encouraging everyone to celebrate what is great about the industry and also gather suggestions about how it could be improved in the future . We want to champion the industry and also look to the future and voice what we want to see in the world rather than looking backwards .
CIC is asking people to share video clips across social media of up to 30 seconds using the #CICat30, answering two questions it has posed:
• What do you love about Construction and the Built Environment .
• What is the biggest challenge the industry needs to address to make it the industry of choice in the next 30 years?
CIC Chairman Prof John Nolan said of the anniversary: “I am delighted to be chair of CIC during this celebratory time . It’s fantastic to think that CIC has helped bring cohesion to the industry for 30 years now and still lives by its tag line ‘Built Environment Professions Together’ . It is great that CIC has chosen to mark its 30th year by celebrating our industry and exploring ways to make it the best industry for everyone in it . I look forward to the
‘Roadmap for Change’ report next year and many more years of CIC playing its vital role in the industry .”
Maria Coulter, CIC Board Member and Chair of the CIC’s Diversity and Inclusion Panel says of the #CICat30 Campaign: “Thirty years may feel like a long time but 30 years ago I started my career in Construction . It has changed a lot in some ways and in others we are still trying to solve issues that were highlighted when I was at University .
“I’m really excited about this campaign, it’s a great opportunity to find out from the people on the ground what their experiences are and what challenges we need to solve to make it an industry of choice in the next 30 years . We also want to hear about what is working in organisations to attract the next generation and prevent the good people we do have from leaving .”
The 2018 Brick Awards winners have been revealed, celebrating the best use of brick in the built environment. The title of Supreme Winner fell to the exemplary Storey’s Field Community Centre & Nursery in Cambridge. Designed by architects MUMA, this outstanding community facility also won the Public and Outdoor Space categories.
“What really impressed me about the winners was the quality and consistency of the buildings and the way brick wasn’t just incidental but at the heart of what they are doing and how they work in their surroundings,” explained Hillary Satchwell, Brick Awards Head Judge 2018 .
“We need to be able to design and build things well in all locations and with all types of challenges . This list of winners really isn’t just about shiny things with huge budgets . “These are buildings that aren’t just designed well but they are also built well . These winners are great demonstrations of what can be achieved and set the bar high for others .”
The Early Learning Village, Singapore; the Musee d’Arts de Nantes; and the National Gallery of Ireland are just three of the entries shortlisted for the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Building Performance Awards 2019 .
These prestigious awards recognise the teams, products, innovations, initiatives and projects that demonstrate engineering excellence in the built environment Crucially, these are the only built environment awards that focus on actual, in-use measured performance of the completed project, rather than on projections or the design intent .
This year’s awards feature fourteen highly contested categories including: Building Performance Engineer; Building Performance Consultancy; Energy Management Initiative; and Project of the Year - International .
The winners will be announced at the special awards dinner taking place on 12 February 2019 at the Grosvenor House in London .
Gas torches are a popular tool for roofing professionals to use during the process of installing bitumen materials or for drying out roofs.
However, when gas supplied torches do not conform to best practice guidelines or used incorrectly near potentially flammable abutment details, it can have catastrophic consequences – in the form of fires .
As a result, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) launched the campaign ‘Safe2Torch’ in July 2017, with the aim of significantly reducing the risk of roof fires .
By identifying such hazards in the form of flammable abutment details and substrates, the specification will include a torch-free alternative solution usually in the form of hot air technology i .e . no naked flame will be present .
In the UK this is generally provided in the form of 120V hot air welding or drying . Clive Day, Technical Director at Welwyn Tool Group, UK distributor for LEISTER Hot Air Tools comments: “We recognise that as safety regulations on the roof become more prevalent that safe installation solutions are required .
“Fortunately, LEISTER has a full and comprehensive range of hot air welding equipment to meet all flameless membrane bonding and welding requirements on the rooftop, ensuring contractors are fully compliant and can continue to secure installation opportunities”
Welwyn Tool Group is the UK distributor of LEISTER 120V hot air welding equipment, backed by competent technical support with a team of dedicated LEISTER trained engineers .
A new report from the NHBC Foundation highlights how trailblazing developers are exploring the use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
The new report, ‘Modern methods of construction: who’s doing what?’, found that developers at the forefront were investing significantly in MMC and that a majority had plans to expand the number of homes they build using such methods .
Among the house builders, housing associations and developer/manufacturers included, the report details high levels of adoption of different, advanced forms of MMC such as volumetric modules and panelised systems . Better quality, improved efficiency, accelerated delivery and increased productivity are cited by these developers as key factors driving their uptake of MMC .
The report, which was produced on behalf of the NHBC Foundation by Cast, which is led by Mark Farmer, author of the Farmer Review, features a range of case studies, demonstrating a diversity of approaches to the adoption of MMC, as well as a wider survey which showed that 30% of those studied were already investing in their own manufacturing facility and a further 9% had plans to do so . In addition, and as a further indication of confidence, 62% were committing funds to research and
development to enhance technologies further .
Commenting on the new report, Neil Smith, NHBC Head of Standards, Innovation and Research, said: “The study explores the current levels of interest in MMC from a range of developers of different sizes and types and provides a useful benchmark to gauge future trends and patterns in the uptake of innovative forms of construction .
“Overall, the findings demonstrate a clear commitment by developers to delivering highquality new homes through the adoption of MMC As this confidence in MMC grows and more technologies become proven, we will begin to realise the full potential for MMC to build more, and higher-quality, homes .”
Mark Farmer, chief executive of Cast, added: “We’re delighted to see NHBC Foundation taking a lead here in raising industry awareness of industry’s gradual move towards embracing MMC .
“This report highlights how pre-manufacturing has the potential to drive not just productivity and profit - but quality and efficiency .
“What is also clear is that developers are approaching the use of MMC in different ways . We expect that pre-manufacturing will continue be used in a variety of combinations and using different materials and systems .”
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MULTIPLE STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT THE BUILDINGS IN WHICH WE WORK AFFECT OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING. HERE, SCOTT LEEDER, COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR AT VELUX MODULAR SKYLIGHTS, LOOKS AT HOW THESE FINDINGS ARE INFLUENCING THE DESIGN AND BUILD OF COMMERCIAL FACILITIES ACROSS THE UK.
ccording to several studies carried over recent years the levels of natural light that we are exposed to have profound implications on our health, happiness and productivity.
Daylighting has been associated with improved mood, enhanced morale, less fatigue, and reduced eyestrain and people prefer natural daylight to artificial lighting at work This is linked to daylight’s dynamic variation of intensity, colour and direction and the positive effect these have on our experience and mood
Research by Alan Hedge, a professor in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell found that more natural light translates to more alert employees . A report by De Montfort University also found that naturally lit spaces are generally perceived by occupants to be “better” than dim gloomy ones In addition, companies have recorded an increase in productivity of their employees of about 15% after moving to a new building with better daylight
conditions, which resulted in considerable financial gains
As most people spend over 90% of their lives indoors and the average person will spend almost 85,000 hours at work over a lifetime5, the amount of glazing on a building can have a profound effect on quality of life . It is therefore valuable for specifiers and project partners, working on developments such offices or industrial and retail buildings, to be aware of these benefits A very effective method of ensuring the optimum level of natural lighting is achieved throughout buildings, is to incorporate rooflights or skylights into the building design
The new Vitsoe factory in Royal Leamington Spa, is a great example of a commercial building that is illuminated by natural light through the use of VELUX Modular Skylights The furniture manufacturers’ HQ features an unconventional, yet inspirational design with a saw tooth roof that provides optimum levels of natural light and ventilation through 240 northlights
Designers opted for a 10% daylight factor to allow 1,000 lux to be exceeded for 72% of the year As a result, the LED lighting at Vitsoe is almost never used in daylight hours – creating a direct link back to how all factories had to operate before electrical lighting was invented Exposing the workforce to changing temperatures and day length also addresses important health and productivity issues such as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) . The defining characteristic of the impressive structure is that it creates a space where people enjoy working, a place where they flourish and, crucially, are more productive
With regular access to natural light and ventilation having an impact on our happiness, ability to heal, wellbeing, and productivity, a growing number of building designers are incorporating more daylight into their developments
Our prefabricated modular skylights are revolutionising both how skylights look - and how they’re installed Created with both architects and installers in mind, the slim sightlines allow more controllable daylight and more fresh air VELUX Modular skylights can also be installed up to three times faster than a traditional rooflight system saving valuable time on site and making the building watertight sooner It’s one of the reasons why VELUX Modular Skylights are fast becoming the preferred choice for commercial glazing projects throughout Europe ”
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ONE OF THE CHALLENGES OF DESIGNING BUILDINGS FOR HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS IS COMBINING THE PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THE PROJECT WITH A HIGH QUALITY AND WELCOMING AESTHETIC. THESE ELEMENTS WERE INTEGRAL TO THE SPECIFICATION OF SHACKERLEY’S SURECLAD CERAMIC GRANITE VENTILATED CLADDING SYSTEM AS A MAJOR FAÇADE ELEMENT AT THE NEW PROTON BEAM THERAPY CENTRE AT THE CHRISTIE, THE INTERNATIONALLY-RENOWNED CANCER HOSPITAL IN MANCHESTER.
Built by Interserve Construction, part of Interserve Plc, the international support services and construction group, the £100 million, 15,000m2 high energy Proton Beam Therapy Centre is the first NHS facility of its kind and includes a three-storey bunker for the proton beam treatments.
The project was designed by HKS Architects . Franko Covington from HKS Architects comments: “It was important to maximise the facility’s prominent position near the hospital main entrance and announce the facility’s importance to passers-by with signage, feature lighting and quality cladding materials .”
The SureClad ceramic granite cladding system was critical to achieving those key objectives and the two contrasting shades of creamy beige and grey ‘Travertine’ SureClad façade panels create a natural finish in soft tones . This provides a warm, welcoming feel for the building and a subtly reflective surface that connects the façades to the outdoor environment .
The patina of the SureClad façades also helps to soften the building . While, from a distance, the elevations appear to be solid blocks of grey and cream, on approaching nearer the building, the 1198mm x 598mm panels help to achieve the non-homogenous aesthetic of the façade . The grey veining in the beige ceramic granite along with the lighter speckles of the grey panels also contribute to a less clinical, more human look with a natural aesthetic .
The building is accessed from Oak Road, so the visual synergy between the new facility and the existing Oak Road Treatment Centre provided by the cladding specification also underlines the impression of a planned expansion of the cohesive campus .
The SureClad ceramic granite system’s durability, uniformity and long-term performance as a fully-prefabricated façade system offer considerable practical, maintenance and whole life cost benefits All panels of each colourway were fabricated from a single batch of ceramic granite, ensuring a precise match of colour and patina across the whole façade .
Shackerley prefabricated a wide range of details and bracketed panel returns for window surrounds and corners to the specific requirements of the programme and the cladding design drawings . Every panel and detail was supplied fully-prefabricated from Shackerley’s ISO 9001 Q .C . certified factory, with all fixings, brackets and straps secured with undercut anchors, ready for installation
with Shackerley’s innovative, Queen’s Award winning SureClad façade Access System . The fully–vitrified material has virtually zero porosity, as defined by BS EN14411 .
This means that panels do not absorb contaminants and are completely unaffected by climatic extremes, as they conform to all international standards for freeze/thaw resistance, ensuring a robust, extended service life .
The colour and patina will not fade, even after intense or prolonged U/V light exposure, and the non-combustible (Class A1 to EN13501-1) material also offers excellent resistance to acids, alkalis and graffiti and does not promote algae growth .
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STUART HICKS FROM COLD-APPLIED LIQUID WATERPROOFING SPECIALIST, KEMPER SYSTEM, DISCUSSES SPECIFICATION BEST PRACTICE FOR GREEN ROOFS.
reen roofs are evolving rapidly, transforming from a specialist eco-feature to a more mainstream technology which can be seen on residential buildings of all shapes and sizes.
However, the success of a green roof depends on the specification which must not only consider the structure itself, but the location, orientation, shading and climate of the site
Plants must be agreed from the outset as the roof will need to be designed accordingly For example, wildflower meadows are a popular choice for large roof surfaces, but they need plenty of moisture, which means designing the roof to accommodate the load and providing a deeper reservoir core Alpine planting however, needs much less water to thrive so this will have less of an effect on the roof’s load bearing requirements, but will still need to be considered
Is it also vital that location and prevailing climatic conditions are considered as these govern the amount of light, heat, shade and moisture the roof will receive Surrounding buildings, which can influence shade and exposure to winds, should be taken into account . These factors must be assessed
collectively to determine the viability of different types of planting .
The effectiveness of the waterproofing membrane between the roof substrate and the green roof system is the most vital element of the specification The membrane should be flexible enough to cope with any post-build settlement, durable enough to cope with the planting’s load bearing requirements and have a sufficiently long service life to make the green roof viable
A common green roof design would typically consist of an inverted warm roof build-up with the waterproofing system applied to the roof substrate, followed by the insulation, and then the green roof elements This can add an extra layer of protection for the waterproofing membrane as it is cushioned underneath the insulation
However, a liquid waterproofing solution such as Kemperol V210 or Kemperol 2K-PUR can be cold applied either below or above the insulation, depending on the type of insulation used These systems are FLL certified as root resistant, so there is no risk of damage even as plants mature Alternatively, Kempergro from Kemper System combines recycled, renewable and sustainable components to provide a complete waterproof roofing and green roof system from a single source supplier
An award-winning house extension featuring a curved green roof highlights the benefits of liquid waterproofing
Designed by architects Tonkin Liu, the ‘Sun Rain Room’ forms part of the restoration of a Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse in London The building is also home to architects Anna Liu and Mike Tonkin and provides a studio for their practice
Structurally, the roof is unique as it has been built using layers of 6mm plywood, which sandwich an insulating core and allow for 25 circular skylights
Kemperol 2K-PUR was applied directly onto the 110m-thick plywood structure in a single wet-on-wet process using a reinforcement fleece . Despite the sloped surface, this
enabled it to be quickly and easily installed including around any detailing Once cured, the system formed a seamless, elastomeric waterproof membrane which bonded directly to the substrate It was then topped with richly planted sedum and several varieties of tree to a deeper section of the roof .
Whether you’re planning a green roof for a family home or city centre building, seek technical advice from waterproofing and green roof specialists Their knowledge will ensure your green roof performs to the required specification, meeting climatic, aesthetic and biodiversity requirements
THE GERFLOR FACTORY IN TARARE WHERE THEIR TOP-PERFORMING TARAFLEX® SPORTS FLOORING IS MANUFACTURED SEEMS TO OOZE OUT NATURALLY FROM THE SIDE OF THE SURROUNDING RHÔNE-ALPES HILLS. THE FACTORY SITS IN 20 HECTARES WHICH HOUSES THE PRODUCTION FACILITY AND THE HOLDING AREAS FOR STOCK, WITH THE 650 STAFF ON SITE SPLIT BETWEEN 80% IN PRODUCTION WITH THE OTHER 20% IN R&D, MARKETING, ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATIONS.
The factory has a stream of continuous product development and process innovation which is fed by an R&D department that has its roots firmly planted in materials research. The factory also holds a vast amount of stock ready to be despatched to its large international distribution network. Gerflor are adamant that stock levels should always remain high in Tarare to be assured of satisfying customers eager to lay their new or replacement sports floor.
Taraflex® sports flooring can trace its birth back to 1947 when Gerflor developed calendering for PVC production The Taraflex® range really made an impact on the sports flooring market from around 1965 when public investment in France for
construction and renovation of multisport halls really took off providing the population with an infrastructure to support sport and fitness throughout the country
The Taraflex® production process starts with calendaring which involves dry blending, then it’s made gelatinous, mixed, embossed and cooled In short, it’s the transformation of thermo-plastic raw materials into layers of a regular thickness The pre-mixed pellets (the size of gunshot) are initially fed into a dry blender, then mixed and spread onto a heated conveyor belt The pellets contain small pieces of PVC plasticizers to make the PVC more malleable, and to deliver the colouring pigment That’s the simple bit Next comes the coating element of the process which uses a fibre glass grid (unique to Gerflor) as a support where the liquid PVC
(called plastisol) is applied, then set and solidified in an oven under high temperature before being embossed and cooled This is where the process looks like giant slabs of chocolate about to be rolled out Large rollers each about the width of a tennis court are constantly whirring to keep the continuous flow of Taraflex® on the move The final process is lamination where the product is further assembled with several coated or calendered layers by using a heat bonding method This enables a wearlayer within the whole thickness of the flooring It’s like seeing the letters or pattern all the way through a stick of seaside rock…hugely effective to the eye and very durable These giant rollers also stabilise the product, so it won’t lose its new shape once it has cooled at the end of the production line . The product is then spooled onto the ‘mother roll’
with all waste lost through the manufacturing process recycled back into new products
Gerflor have more than 70 years of experience with their Taraflex® sports flooring Pioneering and innovation in sports flooring is right at the heart of Gerflor’s DNA when it comes to both production and R&D Taraflex® offers a wide range of colours and is suitable for a variety of applications and has been used by the largest international sports federations (volleyball, handball, badminton, table tennis) for decades Through partnerships with these federations Gerflor has been present at the Summer Olympic Games since 1976 It’s an Olympic pedigree stretching back over an incredible 42 years Taraflex® is available in 17 colours and three wood-effect designs The range offers P1, P2 and P3 shock absorbency categories which is designed to cater for all needs
Taraflex® is recognised for providing durability, safety and comfort without impairing performance The range also provides a greater than 45% force reduction, making it unrivalled in the marketplace in terms of offering comfort for users Taraflex® meets the EN Standard of 22196 for antibacterial activity (E coli - S aureus - MRSA) (3) returning >99% levels of growth inhibition . The product is also treated with Protecsol®, which renders polish redundant and is triple action meaning no polish is ever required, it contributes to easy maintenance and is anti-friction burn and slide/grip Taraflex® has a double density foam backing and with another bonus, it’s environmentally friendly Taraflex® from Gerflor also meets
the EN 14904 Standard for indoor sports surfaces It is also ideal for renovation works and is available with the Dry-Tex™ System perfect for new construction or refurbishment projects with damp subfloors .
Water jet cutting from Gerflor can create bespoke designs and logos which further enhances the choices for designers and specifiers It’s a real boon when a sports facility wants to customise its ‘look’ or just make sure the team logo is ‘front and centre’
Re-cycling is also a huge issue for Gerflor .
They are at the forefront of the manufacturing of 100% recyclable, sustainable floorings: it only uses harmless raw materials in its
production processes, its production sites like Tarare are ISO 14001 certified Almost 100% of Gerflor’s production waste is recycled and its products are amongst those with the lowest VOC emissions world-wide .
Producing a pedigree is never easy It takes planning, patience, incredible talent and vision It’s a testament to the R&D at Gerflor that they were able to produce their Taraflex® sports flooring, which back in the ‘Beatle driven’ sixties, helped transform the general health and well-being of the French public and go on to be the world-beating thoroughbred sports flooring it is today
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A RECENT NATIONAL TELEVISION REPORT FROM THE BBC HAS FOCUSED ON THE PHENOMENAL GROWTH OF WAREHOUSING SPACE. USING DATA FROM PROPERTY RESEARCH FIRM CBRE, THE BBC REPORTED AN INCREDIBLE 235 MILLION SQ FT OF WAREHOUSE SPACE LEASED OR PURCHASED SINCE 2007.
The demand for warehousing is mainly due to the astonishing growth in online sales, with 1 in 5 retail purchases now coming from a computer or phone.
A key area for warehouse growth is the East Midlands, from where most parts of the UK can be reached by rail or road in four hours Rapidly becoming known as ‘The Golden Triangle’ of logistics, giants of retail like Aldi, Lidl, Marks and Spencer, Amazon and Tesco all have, or plan to have, huge distribution depots in the area
Safety experts McCue already have a long history of working with the world’s biggest retailers, using an armoury of products to bring safety, protection and optimisation to facilities across the globe . The growth in warehousing is good news for the company, although MD Emma Panter is keen to stress the importance of safety to the whole logistics chain
She said: “Most multinationals appreciate the importance of safety, not just in protecting their employees and equipment, but for the smooth running of the whole logistics chain An accident can cause a vast amount of disruption and downtime Prevention of accidents is absolutely critical to productivity and efficiency In the online retail environment, this equals customer satisfaction and returning trade ”
McCue utilise an impressive range of equipment, from column protectors, door guards, safety barriers and more, to build
In 2016 there was a racking collapse at a cheese factory in Shropshire So devastating were the results that it made the national news, with some tabloids making merry on cheese-based puns
Although the forklift driver responsible for the collapse escaped unhurt, for the company involved, and for anyone involved in facility protection, the racking collapse was no laughing matter Once a company suffering such a disaster overcomes the potentially
safety in to facilities – something that brandnew distribution centres are doing more and more
While traditional high street shopping struggles, the growth in online sales does not look to be slowing down any time soon With McCue helping the giants of retail stay safe and productive, modern warehousing will continue to help customers with their hearts’ desires – all at the click of a button
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crippling costs of restoring order, replacing damaged equipment and handling lost or unfulfilled orders, the next phase can be even more costly and stressful for employers
The Health and Safety Executive would need long access to compile a thorough report, resulting in more downtime – followed potentially by fines if unsafe procedures were found to be in place Any injured staff would need to be replaced and trained, with compensation claims a real possibility . Future
That old and rusting steel barrier you might see in some dark warehouse on an even darker industrial estate – what impression does it give? Care or neglect? Brightness or dullness? Safety or danger? Likely it gives a negative impression, yet it was probably installed with good intentions, by a conscientious manager trying to implement some sort of health and safety practice But steel doesn’t age well . It corrodes, it dents, it scratches, the paint flakes, it’s hard to clean What was once a gleaming guardrail is now a faded obstacle, its rough edges themselves a potential injury hazard Around its footings the concrete is chipped and the barrier itself wobbles – the result of too many bumps and grazes from FLTs and hand pallets on an inflexible material Now, it’s less an example of a warehouse manager doing the right thing, but more an embarrassing relic from a ‘When Health and Safety Goes Wrong’ video So what does a new Facility Manager do? Certainly, if the impression the barrier gives is negative, if it’s an injury hazard, if it isn’t fit for purpose anymore, then it needs replacing
insurance would most likely go through the roof And what about the company’s credibility? Who would do business with a company that’s on the national news as a confirmed disaster area?
Recovery of costs for land remediation is to enable you to purchase land and bring it rapidly to a state to obtain planning permission for development. This is a generous Government backed incentive to identify contaminated and derelict land and claim for the costs of remediation if you own land or qualify as having a ‘major’ interest.
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AT BLACKBURN-BASED AKZONOBEL THEY KNOW THAT AN INDUSTRY RECOGNISED STANDARD ASSESSMENT WHICH TESTS VARIOUS COMMON ‘PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES’ FACED DAILY BY ITS FURNITURE LACQUERS IS CRUCIAL IN DETERMINING QUALITY AND LONGEVITY.
In undergoing a Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) testing programme for a range of their products AkzoNobel can provide an unbiased, holistic and pragmatic set of results.
AkzoNobel have had some very positive results regarding FIRA testing on six of their most popular interior paint coating systems In each product type FIRA tested a clear and opaque system with the AkzoNobel products achieving a full house of six passes
The coating systems submitted for FIRA testing were based around three of AkzoNobel’s most popular and innovative systems; the Duracid Formaldehyde Free Acid Catalysed, Quantum and Aqualit systems .
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THE UK CLIMATE PROJECTIONS 2018, RELEASED BY THE MET OFFICE IN NOVEMBER, STATE THAT BRITAIN WILL EXPERIENCE MUCH WETTER WINTERS AS A RESULT OF CLIMATE CHANGE. THE REPORT ALSO REVEALED A RANGE OF FUTURE SCENARIOS UNTIL 2100 SHOWING INCREASING SUMMER TEMPERATURES, EXTREME WEATHER AND RISING SEA LEVELS.
The country will therefore continue to be susceptible to increased risk of flooding. As such, Kevin Kiernan, National Sales Manager at Bowater by Birtley, looks at why specifiers should consider the use of flood defence doors on more properties.
“Although a record £2 6 billion has been invested in flood defences since 2010, according to Government figures, nearly 2 million properties in floodplains along rivers, estuaries and coasts in the UK are still potentially at risk of river or coastal flooding Furthermore, 80,000 properties in towns and cities are at risk of flooding from heavy downpours that overwhelm urban drains
Specifiers and developers therefore need to consider future-proofing their properties so that homeowners can defend themselves against the threat of flooding and keep the building and their belongings safe Although it’s never possible to eliminate the risk of flooding entirely there are some easy and relatively inexpensive steps you can take at the design stage For instance, the main entrance door is often the largest ground level opening into a property and it is possible reduce the likelihood of water getting in by specifying a flood defence door
FloodShield is a permanent and discreet solution that requires no intervention by the occupier The system comes complete with a double rebated 68mm composite door, watertight frame and robust 16 point locking system which can prevent water entering a property up to 600mm high .
When specifying a flood defence door it is vital that it has been tested to PAS 11881:2014, the UK standard for flood protection products Bowater by Birtley are one of a handful of companies in the UK that can offer a fully certified flood door tested to this standard
The FloodShield door is aesthetically indistinguishable from our standard composite door range, making it an attractive choice with potential buyers both in the resale markets and the new build sectors, as there is no loss of kerb
appeal Furthermore, as it has been assessed on the product design, quality and manufacturing processes, architects and specifiers can have peace of mind that their project has a door that offers strong defence against rising waters and meets PAS1188 certification ”
For more information or advice about specifying Bowater by Birtley products e mail bowater doors@birtleygroup co uk or visit www bowaterbybirtley co uk
Birtley – Enquiry 21
Among the many recent creations to make the leap from drawing board to reality are two new additions to Vicaima’s Exclusive range. The Ex20 collection blends the purity of white, acting like a canvas to off-set striking and modern grain patterns, forming a door which is almost abstract art.
This collection presents no less than five models and offers a choice of grained tones, including Dark Ebony, Bleached Oak and
Zebrano in both Golden and Rouge For designers and specifiers looking for a more geometric style, the Ex70 collection displays multiple grain directions intersected by a commanding jet black and curved groove
These real Ash veneered doors come in four models and are stained in a choice of contemporary tones, which include Warm Umber, Dark Taupe and Charcoal Brown; making them perfect for modern environments
Of course innovation is not only confined to the appearance of a Vicaima door The beauty of these products go far more than skin deep With manufacturing expertise that has been honed for almost 60 years, Vicaima performance solutions in acoustics,
security and of course fire doors, are widely recognised in the industry as a benchmark to which many aspire Aside from its many attributes, Vicaima’s suitability for multiple locations makes them an ideal choice for luxury living, hotels and commercial applications
If you would also like to know more about Vicaima’s latest collections or indeed any of the design and performance solutions provided, visit the website www vicaima com Alternatively call 01793 532333 today
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The Structural Concrete Alliance shortlisted three projects for the 2018 Structural Concrete Alliance Award for Repair and Refurbishment at the Concrete Society Awards Dinner
The winners were chosen from entries received from members of the three trade associations which make up the Structural Concrete Alliance: the Concrete Repair Association (CRA); Corrosion Prevention Association (CPA); and the Sprayed Concrete Association (SCA) .
Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) strengthening, to provide a unique solution .
Currall Lewis and Martin worked collaboratively with Kier Highways to identify new fast-curing materials and implement a weekend closure delivery model to complete concrete repairs and re-waterproofing to the North East Spur & Rushall Canal bridge deck in minimal time .
Strucutral Concrete Alliance – Enquiry 26
Danfloor UK have received accreditation from RIBA for their CPD seminar on how carpet can help to create a therapeutic environment within care and mental health settings; looking specifically at many of the benefits carpet can bring to such environments .
Specifying materials for a therapeutic environment, such as a care home or mental health facility, requires great consideration . One specific angle the seminar takes is the importance of acoustics . To book a presentation with one of Danfloor’s Area Representatives call 0333 014 3132 or email info@danfloor .co .uk .
Danfloor UK – Enquiry 27
The shortlisted projects were: Kier Design Services - Highways introduced an innovative delivery solution to complete extensive concrete repairs, re-waterproofing and resurfacing of the A38M – the main link between the M6 ‘Spaghetti Junction’ and the centre of Birmingham .
The repair and strengthening works to 12 Quay at King George Docks in Hull presented an extremely challenging project for Volkerlaser . It involved the use of concrete repair, sprayed concrete, cathodic protection and Carbon Fibre
Working with Smart Aluminium Ltd, TORMAX has installed an automatic sliding door system to a new Co-op store in Dudley .
Using the reliable TORMAX Windrive 2201 door operator, all customers are welcomed into the shop with ease of access .
“Automatic entrance systems are the obvious choice for busy stores such as this,” comments Simon Roberts, md for TORMAX . “In addition to ensuring quick access into and out of the shop for everyone, it is also an environmentally sound solution
“Rather than having an ‘open door policy’, heat loss from the Co-op is minimised thanks to our hi-tech sensors that react with speed and precision to an approaching customer .”
A cost-effective solution, the Windrive 2201 operator is not only easy to install but also quick to programme for everyday use Measuring just 142mm x 100mm the drive is surprisingly slim, often allowing automatic sliding door access in tight locations .
The Quantum Flooring Solutions RIBA CPD Core Curriculum programme offers architects, specifiers and designers the opportunity to enhance their knowledge on ways to create a safe stairways or entrances in Government, Commercial, Public or Shared Accommodation buildings .
RIBA CPD Core Curriculum CPD’s available: Step On It! How to Specify Entrance Matting; and Step On it! How to Specify a Safe Stairway .
The seminar lasts 40-50 minutes including time for a Q and A session and a free lunch . All seminars are part of the RIBA CPD Core Curriculum syllabus and earn double CPD points for those attending .
Quantum Flooring Solutions – Enquiry 29
However, it is still a powerful operator capable of powering either a single-leaf door of up to 120kg or a double set of doors weighing 100kg per leaf and providing an impressive pass-through space of up to 2000mm .
TORMAX – Enquiry 28
CamuStyleTX, the latest collection from global decorative panel specialists Swiss Krono, has won the award for Excellent Product Design in the Material and Surfaces category of the prestigious German Design Awards 2019 . Available exclusively in the UK from IDS, the collection harnesses the aesthetics of natural limestone and open weave fabric, expertly combining them into the unique CamuStyleTX texture . CamuStyleTX assures a durable, easy maintenance finish and comes with a flexible choice of an MFC, MDF or CDF core in a variety of sizes and thicknesses, with matching edging tape .
Swiss Krono – Enquiry 30
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SPORT FLOURISHES AT BOLTON SCHOOL, ONE OF THE OLDEST SCHOOLS IN LANCASHIRE, AND THE STAFF KNOW ONLY TOO WELL THAT KEEPING FIT AND FOCUSED IS A GREAT BOON TO AID LEARNING. INTERNATIONAL FLOORING SPECIALISTS GERFLOR HAVE IN-DEPTH SPORTS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE THAT MAKES THEM THE MARKET LEADER AND IDEALLY POSITIONS THEM AS THE PREFERRED SPORTS FLOORING SUPPLIER TO THE EDUCATION SECTOR.
t’s for this very reason that Bolton school would specify Gerflor’s world renowned Taraflex® sports flooring for their main sports all and their top-performing Tarasafe Ultra for two of the changing rooms.
David Laskey, Deputy Head of Estates, Bolton School said, “After an extensive consultation period with the Heads of Boys’ and Girls’ Sport, which included visits to a number of other schools who have recently had different floor finishes installed, a full tendering process was carried out. Several different flooring types were considered and the decision to use Gerflor was ultimately determined based on the performance and cost comparisons.”
Bolton School chose on this occasion to appoint Stockport-based Recreational Coatings. With over 30 years’ experience of installing sports surfaces in Olympic, Commonwealth, World and European events throughout the UK and beyond, Recreational Coatings are an expert in this field, with all installations undertaken by their own highly-skilled staff. Ross Johns, Commercial Director, Recreational Coatings commented, “Taraflex® Comfort was specified for their main sports hall because it suited the user and activity type at Bolton School. We had to ensure the sub floor was 100% perfect
prior to installation. We have been installing Taraflex® for many years and are used to working with this outstanding product.
Taraflex® Comfort is a P3 category sports flooring, ideal for a variety of sport and leisure activities. Offering a high level of shock absorption, minimising the force of impact on the body and reducing long term injury risk. Taraflex® offers a wide range of colours and is suitable for a variety of applications and has been used by the largest international sports federations for decades. Gerflor has been present at the Summer Olympic Games since 1976. It’s an Olympic pedigree stretching back over an incredible 42 years. Taraflex® is available in 17 colours and three wood-effect designs. The range also offers greater than 45% force reduction, making it unrivalled in the marketplace in terms of offering comfort for users.
Taraflex® meets the EN Standard of 22196 for anti- bacterial activity (E. coli - S. aureus - MRSA) (3) returning >99% levels of growth inhibition. The product is also treated with Protecsol®, which renders polish redundant and is triple action meaning no polish is ever required, it contributes to easy maintenance and is anti-friction burn and slide/grip. Taraflex® has a double density foam backing and with another bonus, it’s environmentally friendly. Taraflex® also meets the EN 14904
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Standard for indoor sports surfaces. It is ideal for renovation works and the Dry-Tex™ System perfect for new construction with damp subfloors.
Ross Johns added, “This project was very technical and labour intensive. We removed the old timber sports floor, installed a 70mm screed and then the Taraflex® sports flooring. We finished the hall with game lines.”
Ross Johns concluded by saying, “Gerflor is our ‘go-to’ supplier for vinyl flooring products, both in sport and gym environments. Gerflor’s products are excellent quality and they provide a great service.”
David Laskey ended by commenting, “I’m extremely pleased with the final result as it has revitalised the sports hall and provided us with a modern multipurpose sports complex floor.”
Re c o g n i s e d fo r t h e i r, ve r s a t i l i t y a n d e a s e o f i n s t a l l a t i o n , t h e H u n t e r D o u g l a s r a n g e o f B X D p a n e l s a r e ava i l a b l e i n t h r e e d i ffe r e n t w i d t h s a n d h e i g h t s
Th i s u n i q u e p a i r i n g o f c e i l i n g o p t i o n s , m a ke i t p o s s i b l e t o c r e a t e h i g h l y f u n c t i o n a l a n d b e a u t i f u l l y e n g i n e e r e d t h r e ed i m e n s i o n a l d e s i g n s
CHARCON HARD LANDSCAPING, A DIVISION OF AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, HAS JOINED BIRMINGHAM’S CYCLE REVOLUTION BY SUPPLYING 955L/M OF ITS AWARD-WINNING CYCLE KERB FOR THE CITY’S NEW, MULTI-MILLION POUND CYCLE HIGHWAY.
Birmingham City Council’s vision for its Cycle Revolution is to make cycling an everyday way to travel by improving road safety and cycling conditions, with 10% of all trips in the city to be made by bike by 2033. The initiative includes creating high quality cycle routes on two key roads into Birmingham: the A34 and A38.
Amey, the company delivering the cycling infrastructure improvements in partnership with Birmingham City Council, have installed 299l/m of Charcon’s innovative Cycleway Segregation Unit to create the first section of a 4km, two-way, fully segregated route which shields cyclists from passing traffic, even when on the blind side of a lorry or bus.
The standard, high-performance segregation unit has been used for the
majority of this section. And whilst it delivers visually, a new kerb featuring the aesthetics of granite was created especially for certain conservation areas which demanded enhanced visual appeal.
The bespoke design features a bull-nose edge running along the carriageway, capable of withstanding vehicular impact, while a full batter profile on the cycleway side significantly reduces the chance of cyclists catching a pedal.
A frog in the base of the unit improves the key into the bedding material, facilitating a swift installation as the units can simply be dropped into place – an attractive design feature for contractors under pressure to minimise impact to traffic, residents and businesses while works are ongoing.
Charcon – Enquiry 36
As part of a major refurbishment project, TORMAX was contracted to install a prestigious automatic revolving door with automatic swing door to a local authority’s Civic Offices in Surrey.
The new entrance system provides clear and easy access for all staff and visitors whilst
minimising heat loss from the building, making it a sustainable solution too.
The impressive three-wing automatic revolving door is driven by the powerful, high torque 5201 operator.
Precision engineered at the TORMAX HQ in Switzerland, the 5201 is a technologically advanced drive that delivers exceptional reliability year after year, thanks to impeccable design credentials that minimise maintenance requirements.
The swing door is powered by the TORMAX 1201 door drive which has similar reliability credentials and can be found installed in busy locations worldwide.
User friendly keypads for both entrances allow staff to adapt door movement to match foot traffic levels and weather conditions, minimising energy consumption and ensuring clear through-flow of pedestrians, at all times.
The revolving door also features selfmonitoring sensors that automatically adjust door movement to compensate for external influences such as increased wind conditions, or a build- up of dirt for example.
TORMAX – Enquiry 37
Mitsubishi Electric’s Ecodan QUHZ air source heat pumps have been installed at the Bowling Court apartment building in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, and residents have been reaping the rewards since instillation was completed earlier this year.
By selecting the 4kW monobloc Ecodan QUHZ heat pump system and thermal store, the buildings’ tenants are benefitting from low cost heating, efficient hot water production and reliable, renewable heat provision all year round. Tenants are able to control their heating and hot water via Wi-Fi with Mitsubishi’s MELCloud application; a built-in energy monitoring system which comes as standard with the Ecodan heat pumps.
Mitsubishi Electric – Enquiry 38
Ecodan QUHZ provides cheaper heating bills for residents
The Ultimetal fabric with the high levels of solar refl ectance and low levels of emissivity a orded by its metallised coating provide industry leading levels of shading performance. The 50+ years’ experience of weaving glass-fi bre based shading fabrics producing the highest levels of performance from the thinnest of materials. The Ultimetal fabric is less than one quarter of a millimetre thick, permitting a blind of over 3.0 metres in height to be stored in a cassette of less than 55mm square. Powder coated to match the window frames, the blinds become almost invisible.
Light transmission levels for the fabric in single figures can remove glare, improving workspaces and comfort zones alike. Solar reflectance (Rs) of over 70% can reduce heat gain through the glass by 25%, 40% to over 50% dependant on glass properties. The blinds also improve the insulation of the window by 15%, 20%, 30% or more, reducing temperature loss.
The Glucksman Library at the University of Limerick is one of the biggest campus libraries in Ireland and one of the most digitally advanced in the world.
The €30m project includes a 7,600sqm extension and new facilities, with acoustic ceilings from Rockfon® fitted throughout and playing a pivotal role in helping the university realise its vision. Rockfon Eclipse® islands are ideal for these flexible spaces, producing innovative ceiling designs that work in harmony with the library’s contemporary interior.
Produced from 40mm thick stone wool, each island has two smooth surfaces which absorb sound helping create an environment where speech can be heard clearly in busy areas and, protecting neighbouring quiet spaces from intrusive noise. The acoustics in the library were a fundamental part of the design. We offer a costeffective solution that meets the specification thanks to the products’ highest Class A sound absorption and safest Class A1 fire protection.
Rockfon Eclipse islands are available in square, circle, rectangle, and custom design shapes. Hung from thin wires, they appear to float, adding a distinctive look to any interior. They can be positioned in any arrangement, at any height, fixed to the ceiling and at different angles.
Rockfon – Enquiry 42
Once installed the Visedge covers were infilled with Altro StrongholdTM. Weldable PVC securing edge were used to enable the frame section of the access cover to be bonded and welded to the cut edge of the sheet flooring.
By doing this an impermeable, flat, hygienic and permanent joint was formed ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene.
Howe Green’s Visedge Series Flexible Floor Access Covers are helping the University of Surrey to save time and money when it comes to maintenance of concealed services in their busy refectory.
Fourteen of Howe Green’s Visedge Series Flexible Floor Access Covers were specified for a refurbishment project in the refectory by Roberts Building Services Ltd. The covers were fitted by Progressive Floor Surfaces.
The Visedge covers replaced frames which were so heavy and cumbersome that they had previously taken four people to remove whenever maintenance of the services concealed beneath the flooring was required.
The new Visedge covers offer a tough, light weight, non-rusting access solution. In the event of any maintenance to underfloor services the covers can be removed safely, quickly and easily with the use of lifting keys, keeping disruption in the busy university refectory to a minimum.
Howe Green – Enquiry 40
When Birmingham City Council needed a company to design, supply and install energy efficient windows and doors for the refurbishment of seven high rise tower blocks they knew who to turn to for help.
The Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer had to replace windows and doors for 238 flats on a site with very limited access and busy public highways on all sides. Shelforce provided the structures with RAL 7016 grey external/white internal windows and doors and balcony infill’s for the 238 flats and supplied “A+” rated energy efficient windows to provide a unique and highly efficient solution to meet the Council’s requirements. While Shelforce makes it their mission to help provide quality housing for the wider community, it will come as no surprise that the company is also aware of its social responsibility.
In fact, when it comes to training and employment opportunities in the glass and glazing industry, the full Eurocell systems supplier is leading the way in inclusivity by employing and training people with a range
of disabilities, thus ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Shelforce – Enquiry 41
High level spinal damage has left Kyle McAdam Whyte unable to do most things for himself- even daily activities such as going to the toilet.
So, he has used some of his compensation following the car accident that caused his injuries to adapt his family home, and install the latest in smart toilet technology- a Closomat Asana. The contemporary, sleek wall-hung WC delivers what is claimed to be the ultimate in intimate care, by push button or remote control. Integrated douching and drying deliver hygienic and thorough cleaning.
Closomat – Enquiry 43
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How a WC is helping one man get his privacy back
JOHNSON & STARLEY’S WARMCAIR CONDENSING WARM AIR HEATING RANGE IS SUITABLE FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS INCLUDING PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL AND SOCIAL HOUSING AS WELL AS SMALLER COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS SCHOOLS, SPORTS FACILITIES, NURSING HOMES AND COMMUNITY CENTRES. WITH RAPID WARM UP TIMES AND LOW NOISE LEVELS, MODELS ARE SUITABLE FOR NEW BUILDS AND THE DIRECT REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WARM AIR SYSTEMS.
Designed for simple and quick installation, the WarmCair warm air heating system offers many space saving and room layout advantages over wet heating systems. There is a choice of upflow or downflow models available with or without hot water and incorporating a stainless steel heat exchanger and other first class component to ensure long life and low maintenance costs.
Compliant with Building Regulations Part L, WarmCair heaters produce up to 36kW heat output and are up to 98% thermally efficient. Savings in gas consumption can be as much as 28%. An optional ‘Cleanflow’ electronic air filtration system provides the added benefit of filtered air with the ability to filter 95%
of airborne pollutants as small as 1 micron including pollen, dust and cigarette smoke. Another option which will provide all the advantages of warm air heating would be to install a Johnson & Starley Aquair water to air space heater together with another suitable heat source such as the Johnson & Starley QuanTec boiler. This can replace any existing warm air heater in a single dwelling using the existing ducting and with the benefit of being able to add extra radiators for additional rooms or loft conversion.
The installation of an Aquair linked to any other heat source can be ideal for installers who do not hold a DAH1 certificate as it is not needed for this type of warm air installation.
Johnson & Starley – Enquiry 47ADAPTATION SPECIALIST PROCARE IS SUPPLING OVER 800 BATHROOMS WITH FIBO WALL PANELS TO SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
PROCare manufactures and distributes products to adapt wet rooms, bathrooms and kitchens to help those in social housing overcome practical problems when age or disability limits daily activities.
“We’re using Fibo wall panels on a number of sheltered housing projects for social housing landlords in Leicester, Manchester, York and Bristol,” explains Karen Owens, PROCare Business Development Manager.
“The panels are ideal for wet rooms and bathrooms and work well with our adapted products because they are robust, and quick and easy to install. The longevity of the panels is excellent compared to traditional methods.
“The Fibo boards do not attract dirt or mildew and maintenance is easier too.
The panels are offered in different price brackets, which gives our clients more choice depending on budgets.”
Karen continues: “The service and support from Fibo has been excellent too - the onsite training is a godsend. The team came out to demonstrate best practice installation for different situations, which helps our contractors achieve a perfect finish, while still working quickly and effectively.
“PROCare stocks Fibo panels as part of our standard product portfolio and we find the service we receive is second to none. Fibo has never let us down on delivery and this is vitally important when we are providing national Housing Associations with a total bathroom solution.”
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Taraflex® is the most widely specified indoor sports surface in the world. Chosen by top international athletes for its unique construction and technical performance, it has been fitted at every Olympic Games since 1976.
Taraflex® provides industry leading innovation and is widely recognised and installed in the education sectors with over 6 million children everyday enjoying the benefits of Taraflex® sports flooring.
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Atmos is the first smart range of PIV solutions with five different units available designed to improve indoor air quality and eradicate the problem of condensation and mould growth in all types and sizes of homes.
“For projects that only require ground floor or low-rise glazing, shop front systems can create an inviting shop floor and is a popular choice for smaller retail units or for refurbishment projects where the overall look of existing façade materials must be been retained,” he explains. “Curtain walling systems comes in where shop front glazing stops, as they can be used for high-rise developments and for projects that require glazing to span multiple floors.
“Commercial door systems are another key requirement for this sector, with swing and automatic opening systems being the most popular. Low thresholds provide ease of access and anti-finger trap stiles, although not a legal requirement, are an important consideration in ensuring safety standards are met.
“From a design perspective, the benefits of specifying aluminium fenestration systems are vast. Firstly, the inherent strength of the material allows much larger and taller glass panels to be safely accommodated within attractive slim frames. Aluminium fenestration systems can also be powder coated in virtually any colour.
“The retail sector features a range of different building designs which all require a different
approach to the specification of fenestration systems. A large out-of-town retail complex for example often features a greater use of glazing in order to create an eye-catching facade that is easily visible from the approaching road networks. Similarly, shops located within a busy high-street will face unique design requirements depending on the neighbouring architecture and individual town planners.
“Specifying windows, doors and curtain walling systems that offer improved thermal performance and can achieve compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations is therefore essential.
“It is vital that careful consideration is given to how individual elements of the glazing package can work together, as well as looking at the coordination between other interfaces that comprise the total building envelope.”
IN A SECTOR WHERE BRANDS ARE ALWAYS LOOKING AT NEW WAYS OF CATCHING THE EYE OF THE CONSUMER, THE DESIGN OF SHOPS, DEPARTMENT STORES AND RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS CAN PLAY A HUGE ROLE IN INCREASING BOTH FOOTFALL AND SALES.
When specifying a roof, you’re looking for maximum performance that stands the test of time. With the most comprehensive roof package from one source, you get all of the elements you need to create high-performance roofs for every project. So you can be sure that everything will work perfectly together – and it’s all backed up by a full 15-year system guarantee too.
We’re a UK producer of construction membranes for walls, ceilings and floors as well as roofing underlays and accessories. As a member of the Structural Timber Association (STA) with STA Assure Gold Level Accreditation, Protect has established a leading presence in the housebuilding and commercial sector, both offsite and traditional construction. Our membranes are independently BM TRADA certified, meeting Building Regulations and NHBC guidance to prevent interstitial condensation and delivering on technical performance attributes such as airtightness, vapour permeability and thermal resistance.
We are well known in the industry for pioneering innovation. For example, our new wall construction membrane Protect TF InterFoil is a first for the timber frame industry, utilising low emissivity membrane technology on both the cold and warm side of the panel, using still airspaces to achieve insulation cost savings whilst maintaining a low U-value.
A highly reflective breather membrane, Protect TF InterFoil is designed for use internally within a timber frame wall panel, to enhance thermal performance when used facing two still airspace cavities either side of the insulation. When used with Protect TF200 Thermo, our reflective, vapour permeable breather membrane fitted on the outer face of the sheathing board on the cold side of the construction, and Protect VC Foil Ultra, a reflective air and vapour control layer (AVCL) on the warm side, low U-values of 0.18W/m2K and below can be achieved, meeting the Notional Dwelling Specifications set down in Building Regulations Part L1A.
Combining our reflective Protect membranes feature high purity, solid aluminium foil surfaces with unventilated cavities ensures a low emissivity airspace to significantly reduce heat loss. This creates a radiant barrier that effectively blocks infra-red radiation.
So what benefits can Protect TF InterFoil deliver within a timber frame panel? As well as enhanced thermal performance,
using Protect TF InterFoil with our other membranes can provide cost savings based on a typical 140mm deep timber stud. This can reduce the required thickness of rigid, high density PIR insulation boards, saving on wastage and material costs. Alternatively, using refl ective membranes can facilitate a switch to a reduced thickness of fi brous or EPS insulation without impacting on the wall’s footprint.
This new innovation of designing a timber frame wall panel with membranes and unventilated airspaces enables developers and timber frame manufacturers to meet stringent targets without impacting on the construction process and avoiding signifcant increase of their production costs. We can undertake free U-value calculations to demonstrate these benefits.
For more information: www.protectmembranes.com/tfinterfoil johnm@protectmembranes.com 0161 905 5700
Protect Membranes – Enquiry 51
WE CAUGHT UP WITH PRODUCT MANAGER, JOHN MELLOR, AT PROTECT MEMBRANES TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE COMPANY’S LATEST PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT THAT OFFERS A NEW SOLUTION FOR TIMBER CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
MORE THAN 700 FRAMES OF DECEUNINCK’S 2500 CHAMFERED WINDOWS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A DEVELOPMENT OF LUXURY APARTMENTS IN SOUTHAMPTON.
Alexandra Wharf is a collection of two and three bedroom, stylish water-front apartments, forming part of the Ocean Village development at the city’s marina.
More than 700 frames of Deceuninck’s 2500 chamfered windows have been installed in a development of luxury apartments in Southampton. Alexandra Wharf is a collection of two and three bedroom, stylish water-front apartments, forming part of the Ocean Village development at the city’s marina.
Although aluminium profiles were originally specified, Deceuninck fabricator Dempsey Dyer worked with contractor Bouygues to customise the specification to allow the use of sustainable PVC-U. The contemporary look of the 2500 chamfered series closely mimics the look of aluminium – so closely that at street level it’s impossible to distinguish the PVC-U in the apartments from the aluminium used for the Harbour Hotel next door. The building also called for 150 sliding doors and Dempsey
Dyer and Bouygues opted for the clean lines of Deceuninck’s Slider 24, which suited the contemporary design. It’s also one of the highest performing doors on the market for weather, water tightness, and security. All 150 doors and 700 windows were externally finished in Anthracite Grey Smooth Foil on white PVC-U internally.
The harbour location and design of the building posed several technical challenges. The high rise nature of the apartment building design required strong windows to withstand high wind and water pressure – a challenge easily met by Deceuninck’s 2500 window with its Class 4 air permeability, Class 8A water tightness, and Class A5 2000Pa exposure. The high salt content of the sea air also required special consideration. Austenitic hardware was required to combat the corrosive effects of salt water and all the hinges and screws used in the project have a TRICOAT surface, treated with a top coat containing a micro-corrosion protection system.
Deceuninck – Enquiry 53The College, a Catholic Grammar School for boys was opened on St Malachy’s Day 3rd November 1833. A major refurbishment project to preserve the heritage of the buildings was led by Belfast based Gregory Architects, with Derryleckagh Contracts of Newry appointed as the roofing contractor for the project. Gregory Architects specified Roofshield for the roof refurbishment.
The roof structures of historic buildings can be complex in nature and demand careful consideration of moisture management and condensation control.
Many vapour permeable underlays use an airtight VP film layer to achieve their performance rather like a Gore-Tex jacket.
While water resistant, they cannot completely prevent condensation within the roof space; meaning additional ventilation has to be introduced in order to allow air to circulate.
The historic buildings of St Malachy’s College in Belfast have been fitted with an added layer of protection in the form of Roofshield, which has long been recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, providing a pitched roof underlay, which is both air and vapour permeable.
Roofshield’s patented air permeable structure allows high levels of airflow, in addition to the transport of moisture vapour, making the formation of condensation in the roof space virtually impossible and will still perform in conditions in which airtight alternatives will not.
A. Proctor Group – Enquiry 54
One of the most prestigious residential development projects in the UK has recently been completed using a number of different products from Sto. StoTherm Classic external wall insulation and StoDeco profiles have been used to provide high levels of thermal insulation and an outstanding external appearance for the 11 new properties which make up the development in St John’s Wood, London.
Sto solutions were selected for this project as they offered a unique combination of speedy construction and outstanding quality of finish. The StoTherm Classic external wall insulation used on the 70,000sq ft project was installed onto an NHBC-compliant pvc rail system.
Sto – Enquiry 55
Sto Solutions help create stunning new St John’s Wood Residential
FOR A RENOWNED LUXURY SPA ENJOYING A MOUNTAIN-TOP LOCATION OVERLOOKING LAKE LUCERNE, ONLY THE BEST NATURAL MATERIALS WILL DO – INCLUDING NORDIC BRASS EXTERNAL CLADDING AND NORDIC DÉCOR MECHANICALLY APPLIED TREATMENTS FOR INTERNAL COPPER SURFACES.
rchitects ‘plus 4930’s’ redesign and remodelling of the legendary 1980s Bürgenstock Spa forms part of the revival of the entire lakeside resort. The new Spa building grows organically out of the landscape, a polished artificial rock body, inserted and interlocking with the natural rock formations. The new facility maximises views of the surrounding mountains as an integral part of the overall sensory spa experience. The special charm of the old building is retained, while old and new are connected by their materiality,
sharing local alpine materials expressed by their differing architectures.
The new building retains the character of a stone pedestal with a façade of exposed concrete emphasising the horizontal. On top, it is clad in vertically arranged Nordic Brass cassettes creating a flat surface, interspersed with generous glazing. Over time, the Nordic Brass will weather naturally to complement the brown copper façades of the original building. Nordic Brass – which can also be supplied pre-weathered – is an alloy of copper and zinc with a distinctive golden yellow colour. When exposed to the atmosphere, the surface begins to darken within weeks and can change to a dark brown in around a year.
Nordic Copper also forms an integral part of the interior design, particularly in the hotel’s grand entrance which welcomes guests with a blend of natural, warm and soft tones. Here, walls and columns are surfaced in Nordic Décor copper, with a brushed, semimatt finish. Different Nordic Décor surfaces are used to highlight fireplaces in individual suites, creating a feeling of richness and warmth.
An extensive choice of Nordic Décor mechanically applied surface treatments is available, particularly suited to interior design. These surface treatments are available across the range of Nordic Copper surfaces and alloys.
In addition to Nordic Brass, other Nordic Copper ranges from Aurubis include Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ and Nordic Brown preoxidised copper, offering lighter or darker shades of brown determined by the thickness of the oxide layer. Other Nordic Copper alloys include Nordic Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, initially with a similar colour to Nordic Standard, which gradually changes to a stable, dark chocolate brown. The innovative Nordic Royal, an alloy of copper with aluminium and zinc, enjoys a rich golden through-colour which remains very stable.
The extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and 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.nordiccopper.com or email: g.bell@aurubis.com
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OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE UK’S TOP MODERN UNIVERSITIES. SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT HAS RESULTED IN MULTI AWARD-WINNING FACILITIES AND THIS IS CONTINUING WITH A TEN-YEAR, £220 MILLION ESTATE INVESTMENT PLAN.
One recently completed facility has seen the former Main Hall demolished and replaced with the Sir Kenneth Wheare Hall, designed by BGS Architects. It is a tribute to one of the University’s most influential figures and creates multi-use space for teaching and other university events, including graduation ceremonies.
Steel has a very high thermal conductivity and the structural steel frame and steel cladding system are designed to minimise unwanted heat flows. With the new hall, support for the external cladding was provided by cantilever connections to the universal columns and it was critical to provide a structural thermal break at strategic connectivity points.
The Schöck Isokorb for steel-to-steel connectivity was the ideal solution. By thermally separating the exterior steel structure from the interior steel structure, these modular thermal insulation elements reliably mitigate the risk of
condensation, mould formation and corrosion. The units withstand extremely demanding loads and are effective against both bending moment and shear force.
The Isokorb used at Oxford Brookes is for steel-to-steel, but the comprehensive Isokorb range from Schöck offers solutions for concrete-to-concrete, concrete-to-steel and
– and even a maintenance free alternative to wrapped parapets.
Products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations, have NHBC approval and offer LABC Registration. There is also the security of independent BBA Certification.
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Cembrit’s Moorland fibre cement slates have been specified and installed at the new campus development at the University of Northampton.
Specified by Stride Treglown and installed by Russell Roofing, the Moorland slates dressed edge provides an aesthetically pleasing natural looking roof covering. Cembrit Moorland slates are designed with a dressed edge and smooth surface, they are light weight, pre holed and easy to cut with hand tools making them a cost effective product. They are fully coated with a high quality, semi-matt acrylic pigmented finish which ensures the natural appearance.
Cembrit – Enquiry 62
High performance aluminium curtain walling and doors have been used to create an eye-catching façade for the new head office and brewery facility for Thwaites.
The creation of a new two-storey office building, alongside the refurbishment of listed stable buildings to house Thwaite’s famous shire horses, has seen the leading brewery firm relocate from Blackburn to set up a new home in Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Designed by Campbell Driver architects, the fenestration package for the new office building has been fabricated and installed by Aire Valley Architectural Aluminium Ltd for main contractor Barnfield Construction. Combining slim sightlines with enhanced thermal performance,
Senior’s popular SF52 curtain walling has been used to create the attractive entrance to the new facility and to maximise the flow of natural light into the interior spaces. The sleek aluminium frame of Senior’s SF52 system perfectly complements the attractive building envelope design, which comprises charred vertical timber, zinc cladding and natural stone, and helps to create a sense of symmetry across the front elevation. The new HQ for Thwaites also benefits from the use of Senior’s high performance SPW500 aluminium doors and is the latest contract to be completed as part of Senior’s positive working relationships with supply chain partners Aire Valley Architectural Aluminium Ltd and Barnfield Construction.
Senior – Enquiry 63
Copper is a constantly evolving, natural and durable material with an indefinite design-life. It is fully recyclable, safe to use, non-combustible and requires no maintenance. Nordic Copper is an impressive portfolio of surfaces and alloys for architecture, including Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper. The Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise pre-patinated ranges share properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas. Alongside traditional Nordic Bronze and Nordic Brass alloys, the innovative Nordic Royal retains its rich golden colour over time. Nordic Copper offers limitless possibilities for innovative contemporary architectural and interior design. Discover Nordic Copper now. NordicCopper.com
The ceiling canopy, which has been designed to let in great swathes of natural light, looks down on over 10000sqm of luxury retail outlets on the first floor and a 3000sqm Italian food and beverage street which also features Hunter Douglas Architectural’s Tavola system within the ceiling void.
Tavola baffle ceilings are ideal for such environments creating atmosphere, increased spatial awareness and contribute to a highly efficient and comfortable acoustic environment. They have been specified on a number of major transport hubs around the world.
Hunter Douglas Architectural Tavola Baffle ceilings are available in a wide range of lightweight steel or aluminium finishes. They can be specified in lengths up to 5000mm, profile heights of 50 – 300mm and 20, 30, 40, and 50 mm widths. Panels can be specified straight, with varying depths and widths to create rhythm and relief or
as divergent beams to create an unlimited variety of figures and shapes. A range of perforated patterns can be incorporated for enhanced acoustic absorbtion an increasingly important factor when designing for large open spaces.
With searches for ‘Statement ceilings’ up by a massive 310%*, creating a signature piece out of what is often referred to as the ‘Fifth wall’ has become one of the hottest interior design trends of 2018.
It is time to look up! After all, a signature ceiling can transform a space from the top down and a greater choice of materials is inspiring architects to push boundaries and seek out styles that focus the eye on this often forgotten interior space.
One material with multiple benefits for ceiling use is wood. Not only is it beautiful and timeless to look at, it is a natural, sustainable product with inherent insulating qualities whose durability makes it ideal for statement ceilings that nevertheless still have to be maintained.
With this in mind, Armstrong Ceiling Solutions has called on its extensive experience and expertise in multi-material ceiling solutions to reinvigorate its portfolio of wood solutions.
The refresh has focussed on presenting simplified and clear-cut configurable options
that make even the most bespoke and intricate wood ceilings easy to specify and install, bearing in mind acoustic performance, matching grains, layouts, configurability with other materials and site conditions. This is supported by an enhanced free samples offer for veneers and patterns.
The introduction of a new 2400mm x 192mm channelled plank option also adds an extra dimension to the range and its striking wow factor is already proving popular in the Middle East.
The Armstrong range of wood solutions offers architects endless design options and stand out aesthetics with seven organic natural veneers to choose from (Ash, Maple, Oak, American Cherry, American Walnut, Natural Bamboo and Caramel Bamboo), three edge details (MicroLook, Vector and SL2) and accompanying grid systems available in an extensive palette of colours.
For complete acoustic control (the range performs up to 0.80aw), the lay-in square and rectangular tiles are offered with a choice of six perforation patterns and the channelled planks with three groove patterns. A black acoustic fleece is supplied with the perforated options.
All of Armstrong’s hand-crafted and finished wood solutions are from renewable sources and are 100% recyclable, and for applications where natural wood cannot be used wood effects on metal panels, baffles and canopies are available.
Enhanced samples showcasing the organic natural veneer options, perforation patterns and edge details are available on request.
For more information or to request a free sample, please call 0800 371849 or sales-support@armstrong.com.
Inspired by a generation of designs HeartFelt® is a new creative and attractive linear ceiling system that generates a warm ambience, offers exceptional acoustic control and is sust ainable by design
The HeartFelt® ceiling system offers architects, Inst allers and building owners an advanced budget friendly ceiling system with optimal acoustic control in a material that is 10 0% recyclable
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THE SHOWCASE BALLOCH CAMPUS IN WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE PROVIDES A SHOWPIECE FOR A TRIO OF ARMSTRONG CEILING SOLUTIONS.
t features three highly acoustic Armstrong Ceiling Solutions throughout – Perla OP 0.95 Tegular mineral tiles on Prelude 24 TLX grid, Parafon Hygien Board mineral tiles on a 24mm corrosion-resistant grid, and Armstrong’s revolutionary TechZone™ integrated ceiling system incorporating Perla OP MicroLook planks.
As part of their membership of Armstrong’s Green Omega network of recycling installers Brian Hendry Interiors also recycled 300m2 of the new ceiling tile off-cuts during the installation process, preventing almost a tonne of material going to landfill and the consumption of an equivalent weight of raw materials.
For maximum acoustic comfort some 1,600m2 of Perla OP 0.95 600mm x 600mm tiles with a Tegular edge detail within a standard 24mm grid were used in offices, classrooms and stores. These tiles perform
to Sound Absorption Class A and were also the first mineral ceiling tile in Europe to win Cradle to Cradle™ certification as part of the new generation of sustainable and acoustic ceilings offered by Armstrong.
In the corridors and breakout areas Armstrong’s TechZone™ integrated ceiling system was specified with a 15mm XL2 grid, fabricated to special lengths of 900, 2100 and 2400mm.
Incorporating 800m2 of Perla OP 0.95 1200mm x 300mm MicroLook, the TechZone™ system was specified to achieve the aesthetics of a linear plank system and seamlessly integrate and complement the 100mm wide linear lighting arrangement.
To complete the trio, 160m2 of Parafon Hygien 600mm x 600mm tiles, which offer Class A sound absorption, 95% humidity resistance and clean room classification to ISO 4, were used within a 24mm corrosion-
Hunter Douglas Architectural has been specified for a new £40m hospital in London, with 278m2 of its leading solid wood linear ceiling to help create a warm welcome for staff, patients and visitors to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
It supplied panels in random lengths from 900mm to 2500mm in 111mm module width. The Class O treated larch had UV-resistant varnish and it was pre-fitted with an acoustic fleece to the open joint. The panels are designed with a pre-fixed clip system to ensure faster installation, onto a Hunter Douglas Architectural metal suspension rail.
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Sylvania has launched ToLEDo™ Mirage, an innovative and sophisticated new range of LED lamps. Designed to exude class and enhance ambience, the range is perfect for use in homes, restaurants, hotels, bars and heritage buildings.
The ToLEDo™ Mirage range boasts an innovative patented design and features a scratch and high temperature resistant goldentinted glass envelope, replicating the optical effect of classic multi-filament incandescent lamps with a distinctly modern flair. Low power consumption and extended 25,000 hours lifetime combined with short payback period and minimal maintenance cost make ToLEDo™ Mirage the ideal decorative lighting alternative.
Sylvania – Enquiry 71
Washroom Washroom, has delivered an outstanding washroom refurbishment featuring striking ‘Deep Night Sky’ Corian vanities for ISG’s flagship London head office.
The Washroom team designed, manufactured and installed bespoke trough-style Corian vanity units with Corian under panels for a unique washroom space. Available in a wide range of colours but often specified in white, what makes this project stand out is the Deep Night Sky shade, which is described by Corian as “midnight black with a galaxy of translucent particles”. The solid surface construction of Corian means the colour runs consistently all the way through.
Washroom Washroom – Enquiry 72
Enhance the ambience with Sylvania’s new ToLEDo™ Mirage range
The Armstrong range of wood solutions offers endless design possibilities and stand out aesthetics through simplified and clear-cut configurable options that make even the most bespoke and intricate wood ceilings easy to specify and install.
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hmarra manufactured over 100 bespoke laminate-faced fire doors to the customers’ specific requirements including specialist acoustic doors.
All doors were supplied and installed under the Q-Mark Fire Door Manufacturer and Fire Door Installer Schemes, which ensures a fully compliant and third-party certified product.
James Latham Door Champion, David Green, who is based at the company’s Fareham depot, commented, “We are delighted to have worked with Ahmarra on this specification. This is a really impressive project and one which demanded the highest quality and most technically superior products to be delivered and installed both on time and on budget.
“The Moralt FireSound 44mm door blank has been extensively tested in the UK and boasts an acoustic value of dB40 and a fire rating of FD30, making it one of the ‘best-in-class’
performance door blank products available on the market.
“Made from 3-layer particle board designed specifically for the fabrication of interior solid core doors, Halspan Optima offers both 30 and 60-minute fire-rating and is one of our most popular door cores and is regularly specified in the education, healthcare, hospitality, commercial, residential, retail and government sectors.”
The project has been developed and funded by Fareham Borough Council and supported by £2m funding from Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) from HM Government’s Local Growth Fund.
For more information on these and James Latham’s extensive range of door blanks click on www.lathamtimber.co.uk or email marketing@lathams.co.uk
James Latham – Enquiry 74
uDS and techniques such as concrete block permeable paving are essential tools in the fight against flooding and pollution – particularly with overloaded sewers, urbanisation and climate change.
They are also a firm requirement around the UK. In addition, NPPF prioritisation of SuDS in areas of flood risk and requirements that developments should not make flood risk worse elsewhere apply to developments of any scale. Localised planning policies are also appearing, spelling out what local authorities expect from sustainable drainage on the ground.
By its very nature, concrete block permeable paving is uniquely placed to help meet the multifunctional requirements for SuDS on developments. Of course, hard surfaces are necessary anyway – whether for traffic, parking, cycling, walking or play. But permeable paving also provides an inherent drainage system, addressing both flooding and pollution issues by attenuating and cleaning water runoff at source.
Concrete block permeable paving can simply infi ltrate to the ground where conditions allow or, more commonly, collect water for transmission to other SuDS features along the ‘management train’ or to conventional drainage and watercourses. After more than two decades of use, it has proved to be a predictable, reliable and low-cost SuDS technique. Its capability to attenuate water fl ow during rainfall for gradual discharge is well known.
But this principle is transformed by considering distinct storage ‘sub-catchments’ of permeable paving using straightforward devices with an orifi ce – accessible for observation and adjustment if needed –controlling outlet fl ows. This enables water storage to be strategically deployed around a site, with the flow controls demonstrating straightforward compliance to local authorities as part of the SuDS design approval process.
Dedicated water storage on valuable land and associated excavation and construction costs are avoided, and this technique can help satisfy SuDS requirements on high-
density urban schemes without expensive storage structures. Flow controls are also useful for maximising storage on sloping sites and increasing treatment times to optimise removal of pollutants, demonstrated at a recent civic centre project in Bromsgrove shown here.
A real strength of concrete block permeable paving is its ability to remove water-borne pollution, offering the important – and often missed – opportunity of a gradual flow of clean water for landscape and biodiversity. This capability is also central to the role of permeable paving as a source control, gradually passing clean water to open SuDS features such as swales.
Of course, paving will help to define the design and character of any development. The growing choice of concrete block permeable paving products available from Interpave manufacturers – with numerous shapes, styles, finishes and colours –allows real design freedom. At the same time, they can provide completely level, well-drained, fi rm and slip-resistant surfaces that are accessible to all, without the need for crossfalls, channels, gulleys or other interruptions. Rainwater ‘ponding’ is eliminated, reducing the risk of ice forming on the surface and preventing splashing from standing water.
Find out more and explore case studies about SuDS and concrete block permeable paving, as well as the urban design potential of precast concrete paving, at the relaunched Interpave information resource: www.paving.org.uk
CHARCON, THE COMMERCIAL HARD LANDSCAPING DIVISION OF AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES, HAS DEVELOPED AND SUPPLIED A BESPOKE PERMEABLE FLAG PAVER FOR PHASE 1 OF HARINGEY COUNCIL’S WHITE HART LANE PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. PHASE ONE WAS COMPLETED IN SEPTEMBER 2018 AND COMPLEMENTS A SEPARATE £800 MILLION POUND PROJECT WHICH WILL SEE THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FOOTBALL STADIUM AND SURROUNDING RESIDENTIAL AREAS COMPLETELY TRANSFORMED.
Through a long-established relationship with muf architecture/ art, Charcon was approached to design and supply a high quality concrete permeable flag paver with aesthetic appeal. Works entailed the widening and reconstruction of various footways, but predominately the repaving of the busy thoroughfare between Creighton Road and High Road, the main route between the station and the stadium on match day.
The Charcon team recommended Andover Washed Infilta flag paving due to its tough and hard-wearing characteristics, alongside its ability to allow water to permeate through the joints and into the sub base, thereby creating a sustainable drainage system. This element became a key priority in order to avoid local flooding in the area. Available in eight shades, muf architecture/art who designed the scheme in partnership with Civic Engineers and Robert Bray Associates, opted for Silver Grey, creating a visually appealing and contemporary backdrop.
A particular challenge regarding the hard landscaping element was sourcing a
bespoke paver size which would offer flexibility when it came to laying and also vastly reduce cutting requirements for the more intricate areas of the walkways.
Clinton Young, National Specification Manager at Charcon, comments: “Although we already stock seven different sizes of Andover Washed, we were more than happy to invest in a new mould in order to create the exact specification and size required for the project.”
Peter Watson, Project Manager Major Projects at LB of Haringey Council comments: “As part of our tender process, we contacted various suppliers however Charcon were the only business who were willing to go above and beyond and work on a bespoke solution for the job. Our experience told us that we needed permeable paving for the carriageway as the area was prone to flooding and Charcon were able to deliver a quality solution that not only provided suitable drainage, but looked aesthetically pleasing.”
Clinton Young adds: “This has been a brilliant scheme to work on. At Charcon,
we have a proven track record of providing hard landscaping and sustainable drainage solutions which are proving hugely successful in a variety of schemes across the country. With the proposed increase in footfall from the station to the stadium, we welcome the opportunity to showcase the performance and durability of our SuDS offer within a busy and prestigious pedestrian setting.”
In total, 2,288m2 of Andover Washed Infilta in Silver Grey was supplied in the footways, along with 2,061m2 of matching Andover Washed 100mm x 200mm Silver Grey block paving in the carriageway.
The final phase of the project is underway, with expected completion in early 2019 and Charcon will be supplying further hard landscaping products for the public realm improvements.
For further information, visit www.charcon.com. For technical support, please call 01335 372 222 or email landscaping@aggregate.com.
Charcon – Enquiry 78
Natural stone for the built environment
From our vertically integrated British sandstone production, to our well established international supply chains, Marshalls is the construction industry’s indispensable partner for projects in the built environment.
THAT IS MADE FROM 100% RECYCLED
Eco Edge is the latest addition to the become portfolio to meet soaring demand for all-things sustainable from consumers, businesses and public-sector organisations. Driven in part by the phenomenal impact of publicity from the likes of Blue Planet, Eco Edge is on trend, lending itself to promotional messages that will strike an immediate chord with ever-more eco-aware customers.
Eco Edge is stylish, strong and as easy to work with as wood, making it an ideal edging for virtually all types of gardens and landscaped public space. Unlike wood, however, it is rot-proof, and environment friendly, making it supremely cost-effective, flexible and long lasting. It suits the widest possible range of users and uses.
Meanwhile budget-focused local authorities, landscaping businesses or gardening contractors wanting a project with no follow-up maintenance will love maximising on savings and convenience. They can also
Lockwood Homes is a dedicated residential development company specialising in bespoke family homes, primarily in the Cheshire area.
Committed to the highest quality standards, owner Paul Lockwood uses Imperial Bricks for new-build houses and renovating and extending older homes.
He has recently completed a small development of three executive homes in the pretty Cheshire village of Holmes Chapel, selecting Imperial’s Reclamation Handmade metric bricks for the project.
Paul explains: “We selected them because they offer the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary style. Although it wasn’t a conservation area, the development was close to existing cottages so the houses had to be built to blend sympathetically with the neighbouring properties.
“Having handmade bricks in traditional colours and fi nishes available in metric sizes is a real advantage, as they fi t with modern blocks and lintels.”
The local area has seen a marked increase in housing development recently, with several new estates of mixed housing. Paul wanted his development to stand out from the crowd,
use Eco Edge to promote corporate social responsibility pledges on sustainability: Eco Edge delivers on all three golden goals of sustainability: ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’.
Also, it delivers on almost every type of edging in the garden or public space, from lawn, borders, and paths to play areas or pond edges. The regular, modular-like nature of the product makes it easy and convenient to handle and store in bulk. Its style and compactness
meanwhile, makes it great for displays in garden centres or builders’ merchants.
The products made from 100% recycled household plastic include Straight Eco Edge and Rolled Eco Edge. Straight Eco Edge is the perfect alternative to hardwood and is available in long, straight pieces for linear borders.
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saying: “Given the volume of new build construction in the area, we really wanted to use materials which set us apart from the mainstream housebuilders. The Reclamation Handmade blend give the homes the traditional look we were after.”
Imperial Bricks – Enquiry 81
Leading building products manufacturer Forterra has launched a new construction hub project, aimed at supporting colleges with construction courses and help train some of the best future bricklayers in the country. The company, which is the exclusive supplier of the iconic London Brick, is offering up to six colleges the chance to become Construction Hubs, and will donate 12,000 London Bricks, worth £8,000, to each successful college, plus new merchandise for their workshops and a chance for their most outstanding bricklaying student to win £500 worth of tools.
Forterra – Enquiry 82
For both residential & commercial use.
Ideal for balconies, roof terraces, garden decking and piazzas.
Various sized 20mm thick porcelain tiles. An eternal zero maintenance productoffering massive over-life savings.
Timber, stone & cementitious effects. ‘Floating floor’ – installation over single ply membranes.
Height adjustable/slope correcting support system: 9mm - 550mm.
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TECHNICAL AND DESIGN CHALLENGES CAN COME IN A VARIETY OF SHAPES AND SIZES. MANUFACTURERS ARE RISING TO THE CHALLENGE, PARTICULARLY WHEN IT COEMS TO ROOFING.
Designed by renowned architectural practice, Aston Webb & Ingress Bell in 1886, Victoria Law Courts is one of the most celebrated and admired buildings in Birmingham.
The Victoria Law Courts features a combination of slate pitched roofs and flat roof areas, where the existing asphalt covering was coming to the end of its service life. A roof refurbishment was required as part of a preventative maintenance strategy and the decision was taken to use a cold-applied liquid roofing system rather than a like-for-like replacement of the asphalt. This not only enabled the work to be carried out without the use of any hot works but, thanks to the specification of Sika Liquid Plastics’ Decothane Ultra virtually odourless liquid roofing system, the project team was also able to avoid any nuisance odours for the building’s occupants.
Ian Sumner, Area Technical Manager from Sika Liquid Plastics: “Health & safety and minimising fire risk are important for any roof refurbishment but it was particularly vital on this project due to the public nature and size of the building, which make evacuation more challenging. It was also vital to protect the building fabric of the heritage structure.
“As a virtually odourless cold-applied liquid system, Decothane Ultra also provided the added advantage preventing disruption to enable court proceedings to continue as normal.”
The Decothane Ultra system was specified by the project’s chartered surveyors, CS2, following a CPD presentation from Sika Liquid Plastics.
Sika Liquid Plastics’ Quality Assured (QA) contractor, Absolute Roofing Solutions Ltd, was appointed to carry out the project. The contractor’s team carried all materials and equipment up to the roof areas through internal access routes, avoiding the need for any scaffolding, which would have added cost to the project and been unsightly for the landmark building.
A Sika Liquid Plastics’ field technician visited site at regular intervals throughout the project to troubleshoot on tricky detailing and support consistent installation quality. For the Victoria Law Courts Project, a mineral grit walkway was also applied to selected areas to provide a nonslip route for maintenance teams.
The system’s 25-year system performance and workmanship guarantee was issued following the final inspection by the Sika Liquid Plastics’ field technician.
AS PART OF ITS COLLECTION OF RELEASES FOR CERSAIE 2018, SCHLÜTER-SYSTEMS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE DEBUT OF SCHLÜTER-TROBA-LEVEL, A BRAND-NEW PEDESTAL SYSTEM FOR BALCONIES AND TERRACES
Awelcome addition to Schlüter’s range of balcony and terrace solutions, the seven-part system is the first loose-lay option to be offered by the company.
It opens up a host of new project possibilities, whilst also being fully compatible with Schlüter’s other balcony and terrace solutions (including SchlüterBARA edging profiles, Schlüter-TROBALINE drainage channels and SchlüterTROBA-PLUS and TROBA-PLUS-G subsurface drainage membranes).
The TROBA-LEVEL system is stackable and can be combined to form heights between 3mm – 1000mm, making it adaptable to a wide range of project situations.
Broadening the possibilities for flow and transitions between different landscape elements, the system can also accommodate a slope of up to 10%.
Manufactured in polyethylene and polypropylene, the TROBA-LEVEL system is also:
• UV resistant
• Recyclable
• Durable (each pedestal supports >1000kg)
• Temperature resistant (-40°C – +100°C)
This new development adds extra depth to Schlüter-Systems’ range of exterior solutions for tile and stone.
Schlüter-Systems – Enquiry 86
Designed by Jaspers-Eyers Architects, the new headquarters of KPMG Belgium have created a domestic business environment using sustainable materials, including carpet tiles from modulyss Proposing a biophilic design to complement the natural light and reflecting material abundant in the PassPort building, next to Brussels Airport, interior designer Natalie Schoonjans was tasked with developing the concept. Her idea was to make a fluid transition between three modulyss styles in the Handcraft collection – Moss, Leaf and Willow - running dynamically along the curved lines of the building.
INVISTA Antron® carpet fibre’s fifth edition of its Antron Global Colour Trend Forecast, in conjunction with Stijlinstituut Amsterdam focuses on carpet’s role in global design trends in 2019. In Play, bold, vibrant and happy shades prevail as colours to spice up environments and to create pattern by blocking. In contrast, Primal focuses on our need to retreat and relax with a series of subdued, natural and essentialist shades. With Reflect, sensory stimulus is explored with shades that capture light while also suggesting luminescence through use as grids, gradient and mélange effects. The final theme, Grow, focuses on our desire to feel closer to nature with a palette of green tones that tackle the deficit revealed between nature and our man-made environments.
Antron – Enquiry 88
UNILIN, division panels, is leading digital print directly onto its durable, high-quality melamine-faced wall panels with ClicWall Deco. ClicWall Deco provides a highperformance surface that can be personalised with a high-definition digital image, turning any wall into a true eye-catcher. Used successfully by retailers including Carrefour and hotels such as Marmotta Hotel and Auberge de la Ferme; ClicWall Deco can be used to create unique displays, shop-in-shop concepts and stylish feature walls that bring true individualism to any space.
CLIPHUT IS A PARAMETRICALLY GENERATED STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM THAT CAN BE ADAPTED TO REGIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS.
The system was designed by an interdisciplinary team at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in Germany. The ClipHut team’s vision was to develop new solutions in construction to make building more accessible and affordable.
The system is based on an innovative clipping mechanism that connects the components securely together. The user inputs the building specifications within a grid of points into the ClipHut programming software. The system then calculates a structural grid configuration and produces shop-drawings for a kit of parts for the user.
“You don’t get the ready pieces delivered, instead you can go with the drawings in hand to a carpenter or company that can produce it with certain machines, such as CNC or 3D printers,” explains Maria Wilkens, the project manager of ClipHut. The scale of the module, integrated numbering system
and simple connections allow for ease of assembly even for a layperson with limited construction experience.
An affordable and flexible constructing system using Kerto LVL
A building designed using the ClipHut system could make use of any wood-based material.
The team sees Kerto® LVL (laminated veneer lumber) as a particularly suitable building material for ClipHut houses.
“Kerto LVL is a high-quality, strong and
accurate material and so the joints are able to hold more loads, allowing a bigger span between columns and reducing the need for material in some cases,” explains Thomas Viera, a member of the design team. “Other advantages are the possibility to build higher or even add more floors to the building and also extend its life time.”
Mets ä Wood – Enquiry 90
Glasdon UK’s high-quality Buildings and Housing range has expanded with the launch of its latest cost-effective, GRP modular housing: Element.
Designed as a future-proof solution for housing a wide variety of applications, Element™ GRP Housing incorporates modular panels to aid with flexibility and growth. Customers are able to choose from 10 standard sizes in accordance with their business storage needs.
Further personalisation of the Element building is available with a choice of optional fittings. A vent or gland plate can extend Element’s usage opportunities, and a wide range of locking systems can provide extra security and peace of mind for housing sensitive equipment.
Glasdon – Enquiry 91
School dinners will never be the same
Lunchtimes at Butterknowle Primary School have been revolutionised thanks to the innovative installation team from Sound Reduction Systems.
Since the installation of acoustic panels by SRS the noise levels were significantly reduced and all children are once again enjoying a more relaxing and calming lunchtime together.
SRS are specialists in school acoustics and offer free advice, site visits and quotes to any school with sound absorption problems.
You can read project profiles and testimonials from satisfied schools on the website.
SRS – Enquiry 92
Since its launch in 1993, the Golf Classic has attracted thousands of players from across the country, making it a significant networking event for the construction industry with new business relationships and friendships forged on and off the green.
Many return each year to take part, but we love to see new faces too, and the 2019 tournament is set to be one of the biggest yet.
We are offering great prizes and there are more opportunities to win a place in the Grand Final.
Golf Classic – Enquiry 93
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The construction industry is constantly evolving when it comes to site safety, but it still remains a high-risk industry.
According to recent HSE stats, there were 30.7 million working days lost due to workrelated ill health and non-fatal workplace injuries in 2017/18, with workplace injury and illness costing the economy around £15bn a year.
Bradley Markham, director at Bull Products, believes that smart technology could be the solution to minimising worker injuries and ensuring a safer construction site.
Bull Products – Enquiry 95
A 15-year partnership between Resiblock Ltd and Hong Kong International Airport and the recent manufacturing of nearly 20,000 litres of the Resiblock 22 have both celebrated in style.
Coming in at almost 50,000m², the latest works are the largest single area at Chek Lap Kok Airport to be sealed with Resiblock ‘22’ since the partnership ‘took off’ in 2003. The latest sealing works will take the total area sealed by Resiblock to over 175,000m - an area almost the size of Vatican City.
Resiblock – Enquiry 97
The NHBC is the UK’s leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes, setting standards for registered builders and working to help improve the construction quality of the homes they build.
They recently announced the launch of their 2019 Standards, which will become effective from 1st January 2019. The standards apply to all properties with foundations laid on or after that date.
water services’ in the new standards, where changes have been made to some of the flow rates and supply temperatures at the outlets.
For example, the supply temperature at the kitchen sink has been reduced from the previous 60C to 55C, which is in line with the delivery temperature that was selected for the majority of Heat Networks, during the last year.
Evinox – Enquiry 94
Market leading single ply roofing manufacturer, Sika Sarnafil, and two of its Registered Contractors, have triumphed at the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) Scottish Roofing Contractor of the Year Awards. The awards, which recognise outstanding standards of workmanship and technical expertise
in the roofing industry, saw Sika Sarnafil win Supply Chain Partner of the Year and Perth-based roofing contractor, Aim Developments, come out top in the Single Ply Roofing category.
The NFRC announced the winners at a ceremony presented by TV broadcaster Jackie Bird, on Friday 26 October at The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow. Judged by an independent expert panel, finalists were chosen for their exceptional work on Scottish roofing projects across 13 categories.
Sika Sarnafil received the award for Supply Chain Partner of the Year alongside one of its Registered Contractors, Q9 Cladding Solutions, SFS Group Fastening Technology Ltd and Kingspan Insulated Panels UK, for the prestigious Victoria & Albert Museum in Dundee.
The £80 million project, designed by Kengo Kuma to reconnect the city with its river and house an incredible array of exhibits, is an example of world-class architecture.
Sika – Enquiry 96
Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream from Safeguard Europe – the UK’s leading specialist in damp- and waterproofing, and masonry repair solutions – has been granted ‘verified’ status by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) in respect of its contribution to improving the energy performance of buildings. The Energy Saving Trust’s verification scheme provides independent evaluation of performance for energy-efficient products. After considering peer-reviewed scientific papers and the results of extensive long-term testing, the EST awarded the prestigious recognition to
Stormdry for its claims to enhance thermal performance of masonry walls.
Facta – Enquiry 98
ACO BUILDING + LANDSCAPE HAS ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF ITS NEW SLIMLINE DOORWAY DRAINAGE SYSTEM, THRESHOLD DRAIN.
Designed to enhance property entrances leading onto driveways and patios, the system offers contractors and landscapers a unique way to add a subtle yet highly effective aesthetic finish to an installation.
Designed to enhance property entrances leading onto driveways and patios, the system offers contractors and landscapers a unique way to add a subtle yet highly effective aesthetic finish to an installation. One of the key attributes of Threshold Drain is its ability to prevent water ponding, which can diminish the overall appearance of the threshold and degrade masonry if the water is allowed to collect over a long period of time.
The body of the Threshold Drain system is made from extruded plastic that is compliant with Part M of the Building Regulations for England and Wales
and Section 4 of the Scottish Building Standards. The channel is also CE marked, and fully certified to load class A 15 BS EN 1433:2002.
Providing a slimline, discreet, and stylish finish to exterior projects, Threshold Drain is easy to install and can be connected to domestic soakaways and drainage systems. The system also features a removable aluminium ACO Heelguard™ grating, to prevent footwear from getting caught in the product. The grating is available in silver or black, allowing contractors to offer a threshold drainage system that is aesthetically pleasing and suits a wide variety of paving finishes.
Darren Crane, National Sales ManagerBuilding + Landscape comments: “The Threshold Drain is the latest addition to ACO’s Building and Landscape range and demonstrates how easy it is to install drainage that can provide an effective
water management solution, without compromising on the overall look of the project.
Aco – Enquiry 99
Polypipe Terrain is to supply its Terrain FUZE HDPE plastic drainage solution to the £150m 10 Fenchurch Avenue tower in the City of London. The 15-storey, 420,000 sq ft mixed-use property, which was designed by the award-winning Eric Parry Architects, will have a ‘crown-shaped’ landscaped roof garden, complete with a restaurant, pergola canopies, water feature, a range of climbing and hanging plants, and walking and seating areas. Made of high-density polyethylene, Terrain FUZE HDPE weighs less than cast iron systems and is available in longer lengths, which require less jointing.
Polypipe – Enquiry 100
Cistermiser have updated their market-leading IRC® infrared urinal cistern-flushing control valve, with improved aesthetics and an array of practical new design features.
Incorporating the same proven and robust brass valve, new IRC® design features include a stylish and compact body shape, an “economy” mode option to provide even greater water savings, a new-style mounting bracket for recessed installations and an improved design which allows clients to replace batteries with ease by simply removing the front fascia to access the battery compartment.
Battery or mains-powered, the IRC® can use batteries as back-up power to mains supply if required. The sensor can be pipe, wall or ceiling mounted, surface-mounted or recessed to conceal the unit and reduce the risk of vandalism.
WRAS approved, the IRC® reduces water consumption by over 80% and is ready to install straight out of the box.
In “normal” mode, the unit operates with a 30-minute cycle which means the cistern will flush a maximum of 2 times per hour.
In “economy” mode, an additional delay of 15 minutes is provided before the “normal” mode operating cycle is activated, to save even more water.
Cistermiser – Enquiry 101
A brand new look for Cistermiser’s infrared urinal flushing control valve
BEING LAUNCHED BY GEZE UK.
The GEZE laser scanner LZR® can be used in environments which demand a wider range than standard activation and safety sensors.
In these cases, the LZR® range can be used to boost their activation using a four-laser light curtain which provides three-dimensional protection of the monitored area.
The laser scanner LZR® also incorporates a ‘time-of-flight’ measurement system which make them very reliable as they are not affected by background reflection.
They can be used for a range of automatic door and window systems and come in three types so that the most appropriate one can be used in conjunction with the relevant door or window solution.
The laser scanner LZR® is considered ideal for retro-fitting to existing systems and their
installation above doorways eliminates the risk of them being damaged by collision.
The P220 version is produced in black while the others the P110 and the 1100 comes in both black and white.
Said Andy Howland, director of sales and marketing for GEZE UK: “The laser scanner LZR® is a welcome addition to our range of activation and safety sensors and will provide real benefits to environments that have particular needs in activating doors or safety requirements.
“Their range and effectiveness is truly impressive and they can also bring cost savings to a development or retrofit by eliminating the need for pressure activated devices that have to be fitted at ground level.”
GEZE UK – Enquiry 102
The Luminia SC156 Lift and Slide door is a brand new aluminium sliding door from leading aluminium systems company AluK that is anything but ordinary.
Designed primarily for high end apartment blocks and luxury hotels, it has already been specified ahead of launch in Berkeley Homes’ prestigious West End Gate residential development in Marylebone, central London.
alongside the already popular Luminia F82 bi-folding door.
In terms of aesthetics, the SC156 Lift and Slide door boasts slim sightlines of 95mm around the frame and just 50mm on the central interlock.
It can accommodate large expanses of glazing up to 3100mm high with panel weights of up to 400kg, so truly maximises space, views and natural light.
British hardware designers and manufacturers Croft, have introduced a new collection of finely textured door and cabinet furniture to their range. The Croft team have beautifully transformed a selection of their existing products, adding a distinct rustic look and feel to the chosen pieces. From the Croft factory in the heart of England, their craftsmen meticulously transform each piece of hardware individually by hand. Paul Clifford, Croft Director comments “To add this textured effect to the hardware, our artisans use traditional tools and accomplished hammering techniques, making each item truly unique”. www.croft.co.uk | 01902 606493
Croft – Enquiry 103
This the second product to be introduced into AluK’s new Luminia premium product tier, which is characterised by contemporary aesthetics and exceptional performance; and it sits
When it comes to performance, this door has achieved a market leading weather tightness rating of 1500 Pa, making it ideal for projects in even the most exposed coastal locations.
AluK – Enquiry 104
FLOWCRETE UK HAS WON THE LARGE INDUSTRIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR AND LARGE COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR CATEGORIES AT THE FERFA 2018 BEST PRACTISE AWARDS.
The Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) represents major businesses and organisations involved in resin flooring, screeding and surface preparation. Its annual awards event, which this year was held at St Johns Hotel, Solihull, on November 23rd, celebrates the best of the resin flooring industry’s achievements from over the past year.
Flowcrete UK’s Managing Director, Kevin Potter, said: “We’re so proud and delighted to have been presented with these awards! Winning two categories is a fantastic testament to the hard work and commitment of the Flowcrete UK team as well as the quality of our flooring solutions.
“All the projects that made the shortlist are remarkable showcases of what can be achieved with resin flooring technology and we knew that we faced a lot of stiff competition on the night.
”All-in-all I couldn’t think of a better way to recognise what can be achieved when our products and expertise are combined with architectural innovation and highly trained applicators.”
At the awards ceremony Flowcrete UK was first presented with the Large Industrial Project of the Year award, thanks to its work at The Macallan’s stunning new whisky distillery. This was soon followed up by
winning the Large Commercial Project of the Year category in recognition of the Menai Science Park’s (M-SParc) Flowcrete UK floor.
The Sandbach, Cheshire, based resin-flooring manufacturer was also nominated in the Innovation Award category for its fast curing terrazzo system Mondéco Rapide.
Flowcrete – Enquiry 105
The Sultan of Nazrin Shah Centre by Níall McLaughlin Architects is a graceful addition to the listed parkland at Worcester College, Oxford.
The award-winning contemporary building houses new conference and events facilities. With a high-end finish throughout, the building houses a large lecture theatre, student learning space and seminar
The Sultan of Nazrin Shah Centre by Níall McLaughlin Architects is a graceful addition to the listed parkland at Worcester College, Oxford. The award-winning contemporary building houses new conference and events facilities.
With a high-end finish throughout, the building houses a large lecture theatre, student learning space and seminar rooms, as well as a dance studio fitted with Junckers Oak Boulevard flooring. With a plank width of 185mm, Oak Boulevard is Junckers’ widest dimension board, an elegant and durable option for a public building.
Junckers – Enquiry 106
rooms, as well as a dance studio fitted with Junckers Oak Boulevard flooring. With a plank width of 185mm, Oak Boulevard is Junckers’ widest dimension board, an elegant and durable option for a public building.
The flooring contractor was Capital Floors Ltd. Junckers – Enquiry 107
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