Specification Magazine November 2018

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Cost pressures continue to cast a shadow over construction

The continuing and seemingly ever-increasing list of challenges facing the industry takes in everything from political uncertainty and the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, to the shifting climate patterns and skills shortages.

One issue that has steadily grown in the last 18 months to two years shows little sign of being eradicated. Indeed, the continuing rises in the cost of materials is likely to remain and have an progressively negative impact on the industry for some time.

Despite enjoying modest growth in the third quarter of 2018, following a weather-related boost to activity in Q2, rising costs continue to plague the industry.

According to a quarterly survey of product manufacturers, contractors, civil engineers and SME builders by the Construction Products Association, 80% of main contractors reported a rise in materials and labour costs, 90% of product manufacturers reported an increase in fuel costs and cost rises for civil engineering contractors reached a three-year high.

Commenting on the survey, Rebecca Larkin, Senior Economist at the CPA, said: “The industry looks to have maintained some of the momentum from its catch-up in the second quarter.

“However, beneath the top-level growth rate, firms throughout the supply chain are grappling with a narrowing base of activity led by private housing and infrastructure work and rising costs for labour, raw materials and fuel. This triple threat for input costs is placing a clear strain on contractors’ profit margins, worsening confidence in an already-heightened environment of risk aversion.”

It is a warning taken up by Richard Beresford, chief executive of the National Federation of Builders, who believes the fall in profit margin for 7% of main contractors and 33% of specialist contractors is rather worrying because it is less than one year since the collapse of Carillion.

“With the economy facing further uncertainty in future months with the UK’s departure from the EU in March 2019, contractors operating with falling profit margins are a reason for concern,” he added.

It will not be a magic wand that immediately solves all the industry problems, but there is no doubt greater clarity and certainty regarding Brexit will provide a significant and timely boost.

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Although we live in an increasingly electronic age, when it comes to controlling the movement of people in a building, mechanical locking still plays a vital role.

In the smart buildings of the future, the convergence between mechanical and electronic technologies is ‘key’ to its success.

Pip Courcoux, Sales and Product Manager - CLIQ Systems at Abloy UK, discusses how we can we see the two worlds properly ‘connect’… Read more on page 20-21.

RIBA publishes new placemaking report

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has published a new set of recommendations ahead of the fi nal publication of Sir Oliver Letwin MP’s Independent Review of Build Out.

The fi nal Review will look at the cause of the gap between housing completions and the amount of land allocated or granted planning permission in areas of high housing demand.

The RIBA’s report identifi es the necessary political conditions for building more highquality housing.

It makes recommendations for how quality and supply can be increased through better placemaking, with a greater diversity of tenures and types of homes alongside improved planning, delivery and maintenance.

The report sets out ten characteristics of housing developments where people want to live, illustrated with valuable case study evidence demonstrating the relationship between design quality and the rate of supply in the delivery of much needed, well-built affordable homes.

RIBA President Ben Derbyshire said: “The fi rst stages of Sir Oliver Letwin’s Review provided a refreshing re-examination of the housing market and I look forward to seeing the conclusions.

“Unlocking housing supply through improved design quality is essential to ensure we build places that will last, and where people want to live.

“I hope the RIBA’s recommendations will inform the Letwin Review and reinforce its impact.

With the lifting of the housing borrowing cap, the onus is now on local authorities and their partners to rise to the challenge and ensure that the next generation of housing developments raises the bar when it comes to quality and sustainability. ”

New NBS survey to map digital technologies

NBS, the leading provider of technical information, specification and BIM tools, has released a new survey looking into the use of digital technologies across the industry.

Available to complete now, the survey aims to understand the current attitudes and adoption of various technologies as well as predicted use and trends in the future.

“As we develop and lead on our own digital transformation within the industry, we also see the need for different technologies to work together within the same process,” said NBS CEO, Richard Waterhouse.

“In the past few years, we’ve highlighted and progressed a number of partnerships with technology vendors such as Autodesk, Graphisoft, and Vectorworks and developed a number of plug-ins to compliment various NBS tools with other leading technology platforms in order for our customers to be able to access and collaborate across different tools, getting the results they need and not limited by technology.

“With our customers in mind, we want to be able to see what technologies the industry is using day-to-day, understand the attitudes and adoption process when it comes to new technology and perhaps look at what the industry is currently missing.”

The survey looks into how digital technology is changing how you work, business

processes, specification writing, using documents and spreadsheets, design tools, models and objects, project extranets and common data environments.

NBS will also be looking for case studies to promote as part of the report.

The survey closes at the end of November and those interested can access the form by visiting www.theNBS.com/constructiontechnology-survey. NBS will make the findings available before the end of the year

NBS’ research team recently released NBS’s fourth National Construction Contracts and Law Report and completed a report on behalf of Microsoft and the RIBA, Digital Transformation in Architecture, which explores the benefits and challenges of the innovative technologies that are changing the way architects work.

UKGBC launches Innovation Portal for the built environment

The UK Green Building Council has unveiled its Innovation Portal for the built environment.

The online platform is designed to provide an open forum to crowdsource solutions to some of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will also provide a platform to connect innovators with investors and match them with companies interested in progressing their innovation.

Challenges associated with climate change and resource use are currently high on the agenda for both businesses and policy makers.

The portal’s launch comes in the wake of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 1.5C report, and the

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Government’s request for advice from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) on setting a date for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the UK.

Striving for a net zero carbon built environment before 2050 is at the heart of UKGBC’s mission. A workshop with UKGBC members last month defined four of the industry’s biggest challenges, which the initial phase of the portal will seek to address.

At the end of November, UKGBC will host a 12-hour hackathon to bring industry professionals together with students and innovators to come up with new concepts. The best concepts will be added to the portal and the winning team will be awarded a cash prize.

BWF and BRE collaborate to raise standards in fire safety

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and BRE (the Building Research Establishment) have joined forces in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of fire doors and to help advance standards in their design, manufacture and installation.

Fire doors are the first line of defence against devastating fires and when properly built, installed and maintained, they save lives and protect property. Despite this, fire doors across the UK are still badly fitted, noncompliant, left propped open or damaged and, as a result, could be putting millions of lives at stake.

Hannah Mansell, BWF Head of Technical Research and Insight, chair of the Passive Fire Protection Forum and a trustee of the Children’s Burns Trust, says: “We are delighted to be working in collaboration with a cross-section of the industry, to raise awareness of these life-saving messages around fire door safety as well as working to help raise standards to ensure the safety of building occupants and firefighters.”

Leveraging greater unity to support fire safety is paramount. The newly formed Fire Door Alliance sees companies certifying product under the BWF Certifire process continuing unabated, while those currently using the Q-Mark scheme are now able to join the alliance and work with the wider sector to effect much needed change.

BBA and LABC’s rallying call for 100% Hackitt

100% Hackitt – an industry initiative to encourage the government to deliver all of the recommendations contained within Dame Judith’s report – has been launched by Local Authority Building Control (LABC) and the British Board of Agrément (BBA).

These two influential organisations have united to bring focus to industry calls for a full adoption of Dame Judith’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety; together they are launching a new website www.100-hackitt.co.uk, producing ‘pledge cards’ for supporters to sign up to the initiative and pushing for an Early Day Motion debate in the House of Commons.

Their message is clear and unequivocal – the Hackitt review recommendations must be implemented in full.

Dame Judith attended the launch, delivering a keynote speech to a large number of cross-party politicians, policy advisors and industry body representatives, telling them there was ‘massive need’ for culture change throughout the industry, with responsibilities clearly defined at every stage of a building’s lifecycle. “Much remains to be done to bring the construction industry up to the standards of other industries in terms of accountability, transparency and record keeping,” she said. “Don’t tinker, don’t tweak, it has to be fundamental.”

Claire Curtis-Thomas, BBA Chief Executive, described the 100% Hackitt initiative as ‘the best thing for the British construction industry in a generation’, adding: “The BBA is backing this initiative as strongly as we possibly can because we want to see bad practices in the industry eliminated and protection for the public and companies that are fully committed to high standards of delivery.”

Her comments were echoed by Paul Everall, LABC Chief Executive: “The LABC and the BBA share the same outlook and are determined to make a difference in our industry. But we’re not waiting, we’re getting on with building a safer future together – right now. The 100% Hackitt initiative is a space for everyone who wants to see systemic change in the construction industry and I hope the whole industry gets behind it.”

The launch event was facilitated by crossparty think tank Policy Connect through its parliamentary forum for the built environment, the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum.

100% Hackitt unites those who wish to see cultural change in the construction industry, promoting safety and public trust via a forum which provides on-going opportunities to discuss cross-discipline issues whilst keeping pressure on Ministers to adopt all of the Hackitt review recommendations.

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Hi-Spec Modular vs. Hi-Tech Automotive

The modular sector has made significant steps towards providing a viable space solution for our ever-increasing need for comfortable living and working environments.

The construction industry has been an art form for too long, whereby build quality negates the real benefit of specifying high performing construction materials in the structure, envelope or fit-out. Like many others in the industry, The A. Proctor Group’s range of class leading construction products are reliant upon being as good as their application and ultimately the correct installation. The automotive industry has now reached a level of finish and technology which has surpassed all expectations including manufacturing tolerances, lighting, autonomous driving capability and connectivity.

The key difference in the ability to deliver these new high standards in our automotive sector in comparison to the new house build market are driven by warranty provision by the manufacturers. The majority of the new house build market is delivered to the consumer more as a craft. The gap to warranty the performance widens.

In theory, all modules leaving a modular production facility can be tested for thermal performance via an airtightness test. Wraptite, a self-adhered and external airtight barrier ensures for example that if a new build fourbedroom house, comprising of four modules, has the certainty of a 4 x multiple that the materials are performing as specified.

A completed new house build product will always perform as a sum of the parts, breaking the elements down giving certainty of quality and performance pre-installation or build, can and should deliver higher performance.

In truth, the success of better reliability in the cars we purchase, now eclipses the reliability in performance in the new home product sector. Hi-Spec Modular has a real opportunity to demonstrate that reliability. In adopting this approach, the construction sector can have a role to play in the next big step in delivering buildings that perform as specified every time, all the time.

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Government welcomes Homes England’s new strategic plan

Communities Secretary Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has welcomed Homes England Strategic Plan, describing the vision as pivotal to helping deliver the homes that communities need.

Since their launch in January, Homes England has a remit to adopt a more commercial approach to acquiring, preparing, managing and developing land in areas of high demand.

Their strategic plan sets out how they will use these powers together with their expertise and significant government investment to drive forward key programmes and play a major role in making the housing market work for everyone.

The new plan sets out far-reaching delivery objectives:

• Unlock public and private land where the market will not, to get more homes built where they are needed

• Ensure a range of investment products are available to support housebuilding and infrastructure, including more affordable housing and homes for rent, where the market is not acting

• Improve construction productivity

• Create a more resilient and competitive market by supporting smaller builders and new entrants, and promoting better design and higher quality homes

• Offer expert support for priority locations,

helping to create and deliver more ambitious plans to get more homes built • Effectively deliver home ownership products, providing an industry standard service to consumers

Nick Walkley, Homes England Chief Executive, said: “We are committing to boosting housing supply, productivity, innovation, quality, skills and modern methods of construction to help make a more diverse and resilient market. In return, we are calling for partners and the wider industry who share our ambition to challenge traditional norms and build better homes faster.”

The five-year Strategic Plan follows the Budget announcement of seven more strategic partnerships with housing associations, which will deliver an additional 13,475 affordable homes by March 2022.

The new partnerships will secure a total of £653m in funding from the Affordable Homes Programme, delivered through Homes England, including homes for social rent in areas of high affordability pressures.

This is in addition to the first eight strategic partnership deals announced in early July, bringing the total number of additional affordable homes that will be delivered to 27,755.

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Concealing sprinkler systems easily and cost-effectively

QUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL, PRE-FORMED SPECIALIST PIPE BOXING CONCEALS AND PROTECTS SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SIMPLY AND EFFECTIVELY. RICHARD BRAID, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PENDOCK, EXPLAINS MORE.

hile the UK Government intends to undertake a technical review of the Building Regulations Approved Document B (Fire safety), when possible changes to the guidance, including on the use of sprinklers, will be considered1, there is currently no requirement to retrofit sprinkler systems in existing buildings. However, local authorities and housing associations have already been approving large-scale installations in high-rise housing, and owners of hotels, hospitals, care homes, schools, offices and industrial buildings are recognising the benefits too.

In the event of a fire, sprinkler systems not only protect life (in the UK, no one has ever died in a fire within a building fitted with working sprinklers, and injuries are reduced by at least 80 per cent), but also buildings, with property damage being reduced by 90 per cent2. Despite this, gaining occupier acceptance for an installation is not always easy. Building owners can find themselves facing barriers, with anecdotal evidence suggesting there’s a perception that retrofit installations are not only disruptive, logistically challenging and costly, but also unsightly.

It’s essential for occupants of residential and commercial buildings to feel comfortable

with the installation, and any concerns about the aesthetic impact must be considered; indeed, some people have refused to have sprinklers fitted because the pipework was to remain on display. For this reason, many building owners insist that pipework is disguised, or ‘boxed in’. While this can affect the installation costs and timescales, it goes a long way towards ensuring the sprinkler system is discreet and unobtrusive – and if it blends in with the existing décor, it can help alleviate any resistance.

Boxing in also protects the system from damage. A risk for many buildings, from residential properties to schools, the deliberate or accidental activation of sprinkler heads can have major consequences, including huge clean-up costs, so it’s well worth protecting the system.

Some contractors fabricate their own boxing in solutions on site – sourcing lengths of wood or MDF, cutting it to size and shape (including fabricating correctly sized holes for the sprinkler heads), gluing it around the pipework and then priming and painting it. This takes time – and is therefore costly, delays completion and inconveniences occupants.

Using pre-formed pipe boxing can reduce the time and costs involved. Made to measure,

it effectively conceals lengths of sprinkler pipework running along ceilings and walls. Pipe boxing is simple to fit and doesn’t require painting, making it a cost-effective, quick solution.

We estimate it takes half the time to fit preformed pipe boxing compared to on-site fabrication, meaning, importantly, that disruption is minimised, and occupants won’t need to be relocated during the installation.

Manufactured in Britain, Pendock’s specialist pipe boxing and casing fits closely around typical circular sprinkler heads, and provides a consistent, neat finish. A range of accessories is available, including access panels and a bracket system that eliminates the removal of asbestos in ceilings. The company offers site visits and assistance with overall project design.

Sprinkler systems improve life and building safety, but aesthetics and potential damage must be considered. With pre-formed pipe boxing, pipework can be concealed and protected quickly, easily and costeffectively, with minimal disruption to building occupants.

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Let there be light

LEWIS TURNBULL, TECHNICAL ADVISOR AT FORTICRETE, LOOKS AT THE WAYS IN WHICH MORE NATURAL LIGHT CAN BE BROUGHT INTO A HOME THROUGH THE SPECIFICATION OF INNOVATIVE

SOLUTIONS.

here are many benefits to bringing natural light into a home, and roof windows have long been specified to achieve this.

The appeal is easy to see; they are a soughtafter solution for loft conversions in existing properties whilst helping everybody in supply chain, from architects and specification managers through to housebuilders, maximise space in new developments.

However, it is single storey extensions where demand is highest. Seeking to take advantage of the extended parameters for permitted development rights, architects and specifi ers are looking for innovative solutions which will allow them to have lower pitch roofs so they can extend the property as far as possible whilst creating larger, brighter and more welcoming extensions through the use of roof windows.

But historically, roof windows haven’t come without their problems. Trouble arose

because traditional roof window flashings were often fitted on top of the tiling battens, creating an obstruction which prevented roof tiles laying properly all the way up to the edge of the window.

The problem is that at lower pitches water doesn’t run away as quickly, so keeping water above the tiles almost impossible, resulting in water ingress - a common cause of costly refits.

Innovative solution

At Forticrete, we have invested time and resources to identify the associated problems with low pitched roofing. This has allowed us to develop our Low Pitched Roof Window System: designed specifically to overcome the issues of water leakage.

Instead of fighting against the laws of physics we have embraced them. This system allows water to run where it wants to naturally. A patented, two-piece tray drainage flow system stops water pooling and leaking by collecting water running under the tiles, dispersing it across the trays and fascia and controlling the water flow into the guttering.

The system is innovative but simple and provides a solution to a growing problem. Any water that does manage to bypass the tiles is collected by the roof trays and channelled into the gutter. The unique water control bafflers ensure the water is directed down the roof in a controlled pace ensuring it doesn’t overshoot the gutter.

We have complete confidence in the system which is why it comes with a tenyear guarantee. More recently it has been added to the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Registered Details list so architects and specifiers working with local authorities can be sure of its performance and suitability.

Designed primarily for new single-storey extensions, the system can be installed at pitches as low as 10 degrees - which is much lower than the minimum pitch of many traditional roof window systems - when used with our Centurion roof tile.

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Central Saint Giles takes control with Keraflo’s Tanktronic

entral Saint Giles in the West End was completed in May 2010 and is home to some of the world’s leading media companies. The prestigious destination consists of two buildings up to 15-storeys high that include 408,000 sq ft of office space, 109 residential apartments, restaurants, cafes, ‘green’ roof terraces and a public piazza.

Its substantial water use and cooling needs are managed through four huge tanks, each holding between 65,000 and 75,000 litres. While the development has achieved some outstanding sustainability awards, its water system was prone to occasional flooding in the basement where the storage tanks are held.

Maximum effectiveness

Retrofitting Keraflo’s Tanktronic has not only resolved the flooding issue, it is also enabling M & E services provider ABM Technical Solutions to maximise the system’s operational effectiveness while furthering the sustainability goals of property owner Legal & General Investment Management.

said: “The beauty of Tanktronic is it can tell the system when to turn the supply on and off. It has allowed us to install automatic valves instead of mechanical ones, which was the reason for the flooding. Problems would occur overnight and at weekends with too much water entering the Recycling tank, our most critical tank, which has a primary direct feed from the Cooling Towers discharge. The old system did not provide a signal; it was in effect an ‘old school’ float that would get caught on the tank’s bracers.”

The technology

Tanktronic comprises a simple-to-set-up Control Unit, which can control and monitor water and temperature levels in up to four individual tanks, a connection box and a sensor assembly that is suspended at full depth inside the storage tank. Intelligent features include alarm sending functionalities, a “holiday mode” schedule to match fluctuating demand and a two-stage alert for high and low water levels and temperature, with a second stage override that takes evasive action if the first-stage alert is not responded to.

Luke said that with the help of Tanktronic the centre is able to achieve a more efficient balance between taking potable water from the mains for domestic purposes, while maximising the harvesting of rainwater and recycling of grey water for flushing toilets and

irrigation, even washing down the car park. He said: “At times we were finding our overall water usage was very high because we weren’t managing the recycled water as efficiently as we can now. We were drawing extra potable water to top up the recycling tank, basically to flush toilets. The levels of the two were out of kilter. In looking at Tanktronic, we wanted to be able to reduce the volumes taken from the town’s main and maximise the use of recycled cooling water. The system is more efficient.”

Sustainability

Sustainability continues to be a key driver at Central Saint Giles, where 60% of rainwater falling on offices roofs and in the piazza is collected, treated and recycled, while 100% of water discharged from its cooling tower is collected for re-use.

Tanktronic has allowed the community to become more efficient and sustainable and the payback on the investment for these benefits was less than three years.

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ONE OF LONDON’S MOST VIBRANT MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS HAS RETROFITTED KERAFLO’S ADVANCED ELECTRONIC TANK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, TANKTRONIC, TO HELP IT TAKE MORE PRECISE CONTROL OF ITS COLD-WATER STORAGE AND USAGE FOR IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY AND FLOOD PREVENTION.

Luke Hedges, Technical Services Manager for ABM at Central Saint Giles,

Form and Function

The Caudwell International Children’s Centre (CICC) in Keele is the UK’s first independent, purpose-built facility dedicated to autism diagnosis, therapy and research. Built using Taylor Maxwell’s STONEPANEL™ cladding, among other key materials, the 60,000 square-foot building opened its doors in November 2018, offering an unprecedented breadth of services and support to children with autism and their families.

Our STONEPANEL™ cladding not only helped the architects at C4 Consulting to meet the client’s aesthetic and functional brief, it also provided a range of efficiency savings. Whereas traditional stone products would have required a great deal of on-site cutting, STONEPANEL™ could be pre-cut and the stone piers pre-fabricated offsite. This meant all cutting and sizing could be carried out in a controlled environment, minimising risk and saving time at point of installation.

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Not sure about Building Information Modelling?

Where have you BIM.

BIM (BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING) IS A SMART 3D MODEL-BASED PROCEDURE THAT PROVIDES THE ARCHITECT, ENGINEER, BUILDER AND DESIGNER THE UNDERSTANDING AND RELEVANT TOOLS TO MORE EFFICIENTLY PLAN, DESIGN, BUILD, AND MAINTAIN BUILDINGS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

BIM was brought to our attention in 2011 when published in the UK Government Construction Strategy published. Since then the BIM Task Group has been developing standards and requirements to enable BIM adoption.

Like most things, some were quick to embrace it and others not so. For building product suppliers and manufacturers like my business OnLevel BIM ‘ready’ product information was identified as an urgent and essential requirement.

It’s been quite a few years now since BIM was first muted in the industry. From day one of Launching OnLevel UK I was keen to ensure that all our products were ‘BIM Ready’ and the BIM files easily accessible online for our customers; Architects, Designers and Builders alike, to download on demand’ and incorporate into specifications and building portfolios.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is defined by the National Building Specification (NBS) in the following paragraph: ‘’BIM or Building Information Modelling is a process for creating and managing information on a construction project across the project lifecycle. One of the key outputs of this process is the Building Information Model, the digital description of every aspect of the built asset. This model draws on information assembled collaboratively and updated at key stages of a project. Creating a digital Building Information Model enables those who interact with the building to optimize their actions, resulting in a greater whole life value for the asset.’’

In April 2016 we saw BIM level 2 mandate coming into action. The Government 2011 Construction Strategy (GCS) requires that: Government will require fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all project and asset information, documentation and data being electronic)

as a minimum by 2016. This refers to all centrally procured Government projects.

The majority of HM Government departments have already met the requirements for BIM Level 2 and the remaining departments are on target to meet the 2016 mandate. The task now is to consolidate and embed BIM Level 2 throughout departmental processes (Reference: http://bim-level2.org)

Although BIM isn’t currently required for every project, it is being taken on and certainly on the increase in use (only publicsector construction projects have been delivered using BIM, since 2016). Here at OnLevel we are keen to embrace innovation and appreciate intention of BIM’s ethos to improve value, operational efficiency, reduce cost and improve the quality of customer outcomes. These are all core aims of OnLevel and our approach to business.

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Access control convergence

PIP COURCOUX, SALES AND PRODUCT MANAGER - CLIQ SYSTEMS AT ABLOY UK, DISCUSSES THE CONVERGENCE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC LOCKING.

Although we live in an increasingly electronic age, when it comes to controlling the movement of people in a building, mechanical locking still plays a vital role.

Many organisations are transitioning towards ‘smart’ systems including the integration of their access control solutions with Cloudbased technology to reap the many benefits that this can offer. However, there’s still a significant requirement for mechanical products with potentially billions of traditional locks and keys in existence.

So how did we get to this point in the evolution of locks, and how can we see the two worlds of mechanical and electronic access control properly ‘connect’?

A brief locking history

According to reports, mechanical locks were first invented thousands of years ago in Egypt, where a would-be locksmith created a simple but effective wooden pin tumbler lock. The Romans then developed this idea using iron and bronze to create warded locks.

The Industrial revolution in the late 18th century saw Robert Barron create the lever tumbler lock, which uses a set of levers to prevent the bolt from moving in the lock. Although this was a great leap forward in terms of security, locks reached a new level in the early twentieth century from a discovery by Emil Henriksson, an office machinery mechanic in Helsinki, Finland.

While repairing a cash register he realised that the rotating cylindrical disks of the machine were eminently suitable for use as a lock mechanism. His initial idea for a secure and durable lock was patented in 1919, at which time the now globally recognised Abloy trademark was also registered.

Thanks to its revolutionary disc design the lock was virtually unpickable. This led it to Abloy becoming the market leader in 1930’s Finland and gaining momentum on a global scale, becoming the locking choice for some of the world’s most important buildings.

The 1960’s and 1970’s saw the integration of electromechanical technology with Abloy inventing the electric motor lock, which was followed by the invention of the electromechanical cylinder and the incorporation of electronics into Henriksson’s revolutionary mechanical lock.

In 1994, Abloy merged with ASSA to form the ASSA ABLOY group. In the last decade, Abloy has led the development of this new electro-mechanical cylinder technology with PROTEC2 CLIQ® and CLIQ Connect®, allowing building users to maximise security and reduce the number of keys required.

To key or not to key? It’s a fact that the connected world and the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising the way critical assets are protected by organisations, but is ‘smart’ always the best approach to take?

One of the most common requests is for ‘keyless solutions’, in the belief that using a smartphone means there is no need to worry about lost keys or cards or nothing else is required to secure the access. But what price is there to pay for security? Often these keyless locking solutions provide minimal physical security and therefore reduce the security of the building or area.

What’s more, there is the cost of installation to consider. A huge number of doors are too difficult or expensive to fit even in the built environment, not to mention other areas to be secured such as riser cupboards, back of house, offices, storage, data cabinets and filing cabinets.

If smart technology and an interconnected smart building is desired, is there a better way? What if you can manage your door locks with an integrated solution that allows the best of both worlds?

To make an enquiry – Go online: www.enquire2.com Send a fax: 01952 234003 or post our: Free Reader Enquiry Card

The CLIQ® system from Abloy enhances mechanical locking solutions and security rather than replacing it, with additional features and functions without the compromise.

You Can; The PROTEC2 CLIQ® and CLIQ Connect® solutions enable organisations to maintain physical security where needed, allowing remote or difficult to connect locations to be incorporated into a single total solution and provide an integrated single management solution for the whole system.

With CLIQ®, there’s a lock for everything, and it is very cost effective in comparison to conventional access systems.

Maintaining security

There is a convenience and efficiency benefit of card or token operated access control systems against a key operated lock, however in the majority of cases security is significantly reduced.

From a practical perspective, providing power and data cabling in warm clean office environment is relatively simple. However this can be costly and disruptive, especially in a retrofit installation. It may be desirable in a high traffic circulation route, but is it needed in an office or area away from the main circulation route. Simple auditing and time bound access can be achieved with just an electromechanical cylinder and key. For larger multi-site organisations such as telecom and utilities when critical assets can be located in remote areas and only accessed once or twice a year, traditional access control becomes impractical.

The CLIQ® system from Abloy enhances mechanical locking solutions and security rather than replacing it, with additional features and functions without the compromise.

Integrated technologies will provide sustainable security, not just as a means to control access but also as a means of saving

time which delivers operational efficiencies as well as sustainability benefits and health and safety assurances.

The Abloy solution

The PROTEC2 CLIQ® solution from Abloy provides users with an electronic key cut to the same code as their mechanical ones, but with the addition of time-based access rights and flexible opening permissions.

What’s more, when used in conjunction with CLIQ® Connect technology and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Key, keys can be activated through a smartphone. This revolutionises remote access control by bringing it into the mobile era - offering flexibility, time-saving

and ease of use.

The BLE online key takes advantage of the latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology, and connectivity provides a real-time audit trail on wire free products such as padlocks and cam locks, and access rights can be granted to the user ‘on-site’.

This not only offers enhancement to security, but a significant efficiency measured in time. In the past, employees were bound by the shackles of risk, a mechanical key once lost is only truly eliminated by the introduction of a new mechanical suite of locks – at an unwelcome cost.

CLIQ® is a one-key-solution that enables each staff member to have their own key, to access many different assets when and where they need to while eliminating the risk associated with lost or stolen keys.

In the smart buildings of the future, the convergence between mechanical and electronic technologies is ‘key’ to its success, maintaining the strict standards required for security whilst enhancing the operational efficiencies with a sustainable future-proof solution.

For further information products and services available from Abloy UK visit https://bit.ly/2RtOdce or call 01902 364 500, or email info@abloy.co.uk.

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A flood-proof waterproofing solution for your home

IN RECENT YEARS THE UK’S WINTER STORMS HAVE BEEN A FIRM REMINDER OF THE THREAT POSED BY FLOODING. IN 2015 ESPECIALLY, STORMS DESMOND, EVA AND FRANK WREAKED HAVOC ON OVER 16,000 RESIDENTIAL HOMES.

Newton Waterproofing examines how cavity drainage systems can assist those who are recovering from, or facing the threat of flooding.

Cleanup

The greatest challenges following a flood are to make damaged properties fit for

reoccupation, and to protect them from future flooding.

However, one of the biggest delays in the cleanup is often the need to allow saturated walls to dry out. This can be as slow as one month per inch of wall thickness, and cannot begin until all contaminated materials have been removed and a ‘Decontaminated Building and Sanitation Certificate’ has been issued.

Recovery

Speeding up the cleanup process in order to allow reoccupation is therefore a crucial part of any effective flood management strategy, and internal cavity drainage systems are perfect for the role. The cuspated waterproofing membranes create an air gap between the membrane and the wall, providing two major benefits:

• The membranes separate the damp wall from the internal environment, allowing new surfaces and finishes to be installed immediately

• They create positive vapour pressure that ‘moves’ dampness out of the property. As vapour moves from the inside to the outside in an attempt to equalise this pressure, dampness in the walls is also moved outwards

Reoccupation and Remediation

Cavity drainage systems maintain the structure whilst protecting internal environments, allowing new finishes to be applied with peace of mind, and in most cases enabling reoccupation significantly earlier than if the walls were required to dry out naturally.

Finally, cavity drainage systems that utilise suitable drainage also protect properties against future flooding, forming an integral part of an overall flooding solution.

For more information on waterproofing systems, contact Newton on 01732 496516

Let’s get Creative – Soundtect Acoustics set you Free

UK BASED ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS SUPPLIER – SOUNDTECT RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF THEIR FREESTYLE PRODUCT RANGE, A LIGHTWEIGHT, SEMI RIGID SOUND ABSORBING PANEL THAT CAN USED IN A VARIETY OF DESIGN AND INTERIOR SOLUTIONS.

What makes Freestyle so innovative is its incredible versatilityproviding the perfect noise absorption solution in any domestic or commercial interior design spec. The sheets are available in a wide range of colours and can be integrated as stylish wall and ceiling panels or as suspended structures to create a standalone feature.

The product capabilities are extensivepanels can be bold and vibrant and arranged to create an interesting pattern, or neutral to blend in and be discreet – that’s the beauty of Freestyle.

Made from 100% polyester, 70% of which is post-consumer recycled material. Freestyle is completely safe, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-allergenic and incredibly easy to maintain.

Soundtect™ manufacture and supply highly design led acoustic treatments for walls and ceilings. Providing innovative acoustic solutions for Education, Offices, Commercial, Hospitality, Leisure and Domestic applications.

Using recycled materials for their panels, Soundtect™ has managed to camouflage acoustic function with imagination and

produce panels that are technically admirable due to their finely tuned balance of reverberation control and sound absorption.

If you’d like to learn more about the different product ranges as well as Freestyle visit the website www.soundtect.com or contact a member of the team on 0845 548 0518

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UK Redevelopment Programmes Replace Concrete Recess Covers

This year, UK manufacturer Fibrelite has seen a growing trend of a wide range of facilities choosing to upgrade from the concrete recess access covers traditionally used in favour of bespoke composite alternatives.

According to Fibrelite, the primary drivers of this change are initiatives around reducing manual handling risks and increasing efficiency, together with increased industry knowledge of GRP composite products.

This trend has been observed in a diverse range of industries including utilities, water, ports, power and substations, stadiums, tunnels, airports and many more. Fibrelite has seen their covers increasingly specified for both new and retrofit work in a variety of industries in over 80 countries. A recent example is Lindley Oil Refinery, who specified Fibrelite’s GRP trench covers as part of a large-scale renovation project.

Concrete Recess Access Covers

The concrete recess covers conventionally used are very heavy, especially at high load ratings, posing manual handling risks for operators while time-consuming to remove and replace, often requiring expensive specialised lifting apparatus. The surface can also cause slip hazards for pedestrians.

Risks are exacerbated if the covers become damaged, which concrete and metal are susceptible to when exposed to adverse weather, heavy traffic loads, high temperatures, or corrosive chemical materials.

The Benefits of Using GRP Composite Access Covers

In contrast to conventional covers, GRP composite access covers are drastically lighter (approx. 1/3), and if highly engineered (like Fibrelite’s), have a far longer lifespan, unaffected by adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures and most chemicals.s are exacerbated if the covers become damaged, which concrete and metal are susceptible to when exposed to adverse weather, heavy traffic loads, high temperatures, or corrosive chemical materials.

New Rockfon Metal ceilings strengthen

Rockfon has launched Rockfon Metal ceiling tiles, a unique innovation combining proven stone wool performance and attractive metal surfaces.

No other tile can offer Class A1 safest reaction to fire, the highest Class A (aw= 1.00) sound absorption from it’s stone wool core and complete the offer with a modern metal finish.

Rockfon Metal combines the unique stone wool performance characteristics such as A1 safest reaction to fire and highest Class A sound absorption with an attractive and modern metal surface. This bright white surface enables specifiers to create contemporary ceiling designs that offer the additional benefits of high light reflection which maximises the natural daylight in any room.

Rockfon Metal offers market leading Class A sound absorption, achieving the highest alpha rating of 1.00. The ceiling’s high absorption controls the ambient sound level, preventing echo and increasing speech intelligibility. This

one-stop specification

exemplary performance makes it ideal for offices, public buildings and retail outlets.

Available in two popular perforation patterns and in a variety of popular sizes and edge details such as clip-in concealed, semiconcealed and visible grid options, Rockfon Metal gives you the creative flexibility to design ceilings which meet your requirements perfectly.

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New RIBA Accredited CPD from Howe Green Ltd

Howe Green Ltd, the UK’s leading manufacturer of access covers, has launched a new CPD seminar.

The CPD – “Safe Access All Areas: Floor Access” has been accredited by RIBA and is listed on the RIBA CPD website –www.ribacpd.com.

The aim of the CPD is to help architects and specifiers gain a greater insight into the key considerations when specifying floor access covers.

Floor access covers provide a safe and easy way to overcome the challenge of accessing building services concealed under floors. As a small part of an overall construction project floor access covers are often an overlooked element of the building envelope. However, the consequences of specifying an access cover that is inappropriate for the environment where it is being installed can have far-reaching, and costly, implications.

Choice of materials, such as stainless steel or aluminium, loading performance, floor finish and fire rating are examples of just some of the different design parameters that need to be considered when specifying floor access covers.

The CPD also outlines how floor access covers can be moved safely and in line with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992, CDM 2015 Regulations and Building Regulations.

For more information or to make a booking call Sue Marler on 01920 463 230 or email cpd@howegreen.co.uk.

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Langley Structures launches new RIBA approved CPD

Langley Structures Limited has launched a new RIBA approved CPD course on Flat to Pitched (FTP) roof conversion. The session is designed to introduce specifiers to the features of the systems, the benefits, and considerations with regard to the design and installation. Flat to Pitched roof conversions consist of a specially designed lightweight metal frame that is constructed over the existing flat roof to support a new pitched roof. The one hour session entitled Lightweight Structural Frames, Design and Installation Over Existing Flat Roofs is delivered by a member of Langley Structures’ technical team.

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Developers look for alternatives to create new construction opportunities

AS THE OFFICE MARKET HAS SLOWED, MAJOR DEVELOPERS ARE LOOKING AT ALTERNATIVE SECTORS FOR INVESTMENT WHICH COULD CREATE SOME PROMISING NEW CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES.

ew housebuilding and build-torent, serviced work space and office refurbishment are among the sectors which property companies are pursuing, reports Glenigan.

As well as creating tender opportunities for fit-out contractors, the growth of

serviced space will reinforce construction prospects in the office refurbishment market. Here , Glenigan Construction data shows that detailed plans have recently been granted and tenders recently returned on one of the City’s largest office refurbishment projects, Stanhope’s £50 million construction project involving

alternations/extensions. Work is set to start in the new year.

Glenigan Construction data shows that tenders have also recently been returned on a £4 million office refurbishment for a British Land scheme at 19 Liverpool Street in the City where work is set to start in Spring 2019.

Meanwhile, Nuaire has supplied Boxer Bespoke Air Handling Units (AHU) and award winning XBC Heat Recovery Units to the University Arms Hotel, Cambridge as part of a major redevelopment project.

Retrofitting a full heat recovery system presented a complex range of challenges, as Nuaire’s regional Sales Engineer Andrew Bott explains: “Getting ductwork to 192 bedrooms through limited ceiling voids across levels that do not line up laterally, and down risers that did not stack vertically was complicated enough but when considered alongside the VRV refrigerant pipework to 192 fan coil units and the usual water system pipework made the difficult seem impossible.”

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Washroom Equipment SafeGuard Anti-Ligature Range

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This innovative design sees the dispenser work in-conjunction with a wall plate which securely houses the dispenser and reduces the potential to attach a ligature in the gap between wall and dispenser.

The dispenser itself is also designed to avoid sharp edges and areas where a ligature could be attached.

We believe this range can help safeguard the most vulnerable in mental health facilities, prisons, detention centres and care homes.

• Soap Dispenser

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• Multi Flat Toilet Tissue Dispenser

Furthermore, due to planning restrictions the available roof space was constrained to a small plant area above the new build section which was also limited in height so as not to be visible.

Nuaire delivered two bespoke AHUs serving a total of 4.4m3/s of fresh filtered air to the bedrooms which were split west and east. Thermal wheels were used to provide the heat recovery mechanism and purge sectors were applied to prevent cross contamination of exhaust air onto the supply.

The design team at Nuaire were able to work in millimetre intervals to squeeze the maximum air volume out of each AHU, the largest of which has a supply and extract rate of 2.9m3/s with a unit height of just 2,222 mm.

The last remaining challenge with any central plant solution, especially one as complicated as this, is how to route and conceal the large distribution ducts serving the many risers. The radical decision was taken to raise the existing roof level to the highly sensitive Parkers Piece elevation to accommodate the lateral run. This brave architectural move coupled with Nuaire’s compact unit design, proved to be an immense success, concealing all plant services from sight and preserving the stunning visual detail of the eastern façade.

Nuaire’s award winning XBC heat recovery units were selected to serve the other public spaces including the striking library and bar areas, ensuring that energy efficiency was protected throughout the building.

The historic Spanish City building in the seaside town of Whitley Bay has undergone a radical £10m renovation and development programme restoring it to its former glory.

The rotunda atop the building has been beautifully brought back to life as a focal point of the project. The ceiling of the central space has been removed from the ground floor to allow visitors to see the iconic dome and the architectural detail.

Xtralite supplied products from its X-Glaze range which incorporated a series of selfsupporting 37.5mm double glazed units with dimension of 4.92 metres wide and a slope length of 2.52m pitched at 5° 7 units covering an area of 86.78 sqm.

The double glazed glass units were made up of 10mm thick Guardian SunGuard 70/35 toughened solar control outer pane, 16mm Argon filled cavity with black spacer bar, 11.5mm thick clear heat strengthened laminate with Ionomer interlayer and black boarder to give building users greater comfort. Practically, the units were fitted directly to the builder’s kerb and resulted in a 1.2 W/m²°K Ud value (relating to the glazing units only).

The XBC’s success as a low breakout noise solution safeguarded the acoustically sensitive bedrooms located near to the lightwells in which they were installed. Here, Ecosmart controls were deployed throughout to ensure the lowest possible energy consumption by linking air volumes directly to occupancy or indoor air quality demands. The designers turned to the SQUIF and Airmover Range of extract fans to serve the main and finishing kitchen areas, utilizing their ability to be vertically mounted to conceal them in a faux chimney stack, constructed up through the light-well terminating in roof level vents disguised as chimney pots.

Bringing buildings back to life

There are many older buildings around the UK that just need a little care and attention, and a touch of creativity, to bring them back to life. Eurobrick has been leading the brick slip cladding sector for nearly 30 years and has extensive experience of supplying its systems to redevelopment projects that aim to rejuvenate these older properties.

Federated House on London Road in Dorking is a prime example of how a little creativity, along with the right building products, can give a rundown office block a new lease of life.

Formerly a six-storey office, planning permission was granted to change the use of the building to residential apartments. It has now been converted into a striking development with a total of 71 new apartments.

The dated building was given a complete facelift with a mixed finish of Eurobrick and Trespa cladding. Approximately 550m² of our 17mm X-Clad was installed and finished with a red multi stock brick and Sandstone colour Europoint mortar.

X-Clad is an external wall insulation (EWI) brick slip cladding system that is suitable for both new build and retrofit projects and includes the option to add different thicknesses of insulation to help meet the U-Value targets of a project while maintaining a lightweight, slim profile. With a wide variety of brick slips available, and the flexibility to use alongside other finishes, any number of traditional or contemporary finishes can be achieved.

Over recent years, the market for brick slips has grown significantly and there is now a large selection of slips available, from traditional characterful styles to smooth, crisp edged contemporary ones. Eurobrick’s brick slip ranges allow for most design aspirations and palettes.

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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.

With products ranging from paving, setts and kerb; to cladding and façades Marshalls is the UK’s leading supplier of natural stone.

Craft beer company chooses COOL-FIT to help control brewing process

A RAPIDLY GROWING CRAFT BEER SPECIALIST HAS CHOSEN THE COOL-FIT 2.0 SYSTEM, MANUFACTURED AND SUPPLIED BY GF PIPING SYSTEMS, TO CARRY COOLANT AROUND ITS MAIN BUILDING IN ROTHERHITHE, SOUTH-EAST LONDON, MAKING FULL USE OF THE SYSTEM’S FAILSAFE FUSION WELDED JOINTS AND EXCELLENT INSULATION PERFORMANCE.

The Fourpure Brewing Co. moved into its premises on the Bermondsey Trading Estate in 2013 and has seen sales of its beers such as Session IPA and American Pale growing both here in the UK and abroad. It was actually on a trip to the United States that the two brothers who set up Fourpure first saw GF’s COOL-FIT 2.0 pipework installed at a brewery and realised the system’s benefits.

As a result, Fourpure’s own technical team investigated the system’s physical characteristics - including composition, working temperature range, resistance to

chemicals and installation method - before undergoing product training with one of GF’s Area Sales Manager. The Head of Operations for Fourpure, Sean Knight, commented: “We moved into what was an existing building five years ago and had it completely fitted out to our own specification. More recently the partners had been over in America, visiting breweries there, and saw COOL-FIT in use and realised we could source it ourselves.”

The company decided to purchase the 63mm diameter pipe size, together with fittings also organising the purchase of a custom-built buffer vessel through George Fischer. These have now all been successfully installed to connect a chiller unit, external to the building, with the large capacity stainless steel vessels where the beers are brewed.

Sean Knight explained: “We use the pipework to carry glycol at an optimum temperature of -50 C to cool the fermentation tanks and our process water. Our engineer and myself underwent training with GF’s Training Officer one afternoon – learning how to accurately cut the pipe and carry out the electrofusion jointing process – before completing the entire installation ourselves. Not only was it very straightforward, but it saved us considerable cost in not having to hire a specialist contractor and there has not been a single leak on any of the connections. Now

we’re looking to take on more production space and we would certainly consider using the COOL-FIT system again.”

GF’s COOL-FIT 2.0 range offers the speed and versatility of a three-in-one system for the circulation of chilled water or other low temperature liquids. In fact the COOL-FIT 2.0 pipe, insulation and jacket combination can carry saline, glycol or alcohol – as alternatives to pure water – at very low temperatures. Furthermore, this adaptability is matched by excellent energy conservation characteristics, as well as ease of installation and total corrosion resistance: delivering ultimate reliability as customers worldwide have come to expect from GF Piping Systems. Pipes range from 32-225mm in diameter and are tested to 16 bar, while the installed weight is as little as one sixth that of metal alternatives. The benefits extend from 25% higher energy efficiency to being 50% faster to fit, they also offer excellent chemical resistance and reduced maintenance requirements. At the core of the offer is a carrier pipe formed from industrial grade polyethylene (PE) to provide strength at low temperatures. All components are factory insulated with closed cell High Efficiency (GFHE) insulation offering a thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/mK, while the outer sheathing is of black high density polyethylene (HDPE) or stainless steel.

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RECYFIX® PLUS drains the new City Quays in Belfast City Centre

THE CITY QUAYS DEVELOPMENT, CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION, IS A £250 MILLION INVESTMENT TO REGENERATE 20 ACRES OF UNUSED DOCKLAND IN BELFAST CITY CENTRE. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL EVENTUALLY INCLUDE ‘GRADE A’ OFFICE SPACE, RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS, LEISURE FACILITIES, A LARGE HOTEL AND RETAIL COMPLEX ALL WITH DESIGNATED CAR-PARKING. ONCE COMPLETE IT IS PLANNED THE CITY QUAYS PROJECT WILL ACHIEVE A BREEAM EXCELLENT STANDARD, ONE OF THE HIGHEST SUSTAINABILITY RATING FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS.

At about 250 metres long, the new City Quays promenade is laid with a two tone granite block pavement which is drained with 230 metres of Hauraton RECYFIX® PLUS 200 channels fitted with Class D400, HEELSAFE ductile iron gratings.

The RECYFIX® PLUS channel unit is made of tough, virtually unbreakable recycled polypropylene (PP) formulated to be very resistant to daily temperature fluctuations from frost conditions to strong sunlight, including the Ultra Violet (UV) spectrum. The channel unit also features galvanised steel top edges which house the ductile iron gratings.

Complying with the requirements of EN 1433, the PP is given its UV resistance by adding just sufficient carbon black as a stabiliser so that the structural strength of

the material is unaffected and a consistent appearance is maintained. The PP is also naturally resistant to de-icing salt.

Andy Beirne, Area Project Manager for Hauraton Limited was please the project went so smoothly, “The channels were delivered to site with their gratings factory fitted, yet as each one metre unit weighed less than 25kg ground-workers Earney Contracts Limited found them easy to handle and install. As with all Hauraton surface water drainage channels, the performance of the RECYFIX® PLUS range complies with European Standards (hENs) and carries the CE mark”.

Technical information for all the RECYFIX® ranges, showing sizing and installation details, is available digitally on www.hauraton.co.uk.

– LANDSCAPING tab, as is a video “Why is RECYFIX® break-proof”.

For case studies go to www.drainage-projects.co.uk

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Titon’s award winning Trimbox NO2 Filter is designed to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions in a home as part of a MVHR system. By protecting against NO2 and other pollutants from diesel exhaust fumes, the product helps create a healthy indoor environment for occupants. • Clean filtered air

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Awards commendation for Icynene-insulated historic property

THE SUCCESSFUL INSULATION OF A 250 YEAR-OLD FARMHOUSE IN RURAL ABERDEENSHIRE HAS RECEIVED A COMMENDATION IN THE SCOTTISH ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARDS, WHICH TOOK PLACE IN GLASGOW THIS SUMMER

ogendollo House, an early 19th century category C Listed Building at Fettercairn near Aberdeen, was the subject of an extended trial to assess the viability of high performance spray foam insulation as a means of preventing heat loss in architecturally significant buildings.

The initial trial was completed seven years ago and was followed by two years of monitoring of the hydrothermal performance of the insulated space. The building received further improvement in 2017 when the entire structure was insulated and airtightness addressed at walls and around openings.

This additional improvement was then assessed through energy consumption monitoring and revealed striking results.

The work was funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Scottish Government’s SEEKIT Programme under the Construction Improvement Club (CIC) scheme.

The project was undertaken as a collaboration between academics at Robert Gordon University’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment in Aberdeen, Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and industry partners Icynene, suppliers of the insulation system, in

association with locally based Conservation Contractors, Kishorn Ltd.

The Bogendollo project was led by Dr Amar Bennadji, Principal Investigator and Lecturer in Architecture at Robert Gordon University. He explained: “Scotland has a rich heritage of architecturally significant properties, many of them built when little thought was given to heat retention.

“We wanted to show that heat-loss mitigation measures can be introduced to these buildings without compromising delicate internal finishes which often influence their elevation to listed status as much as their external structure”.

He continued: “At Bogendollo, many period internal features were still intact and our over-riding objective was to bring the building up to modern standards of thermal performance without damaging these delicate and irreplaceable features”

Bogandollo House falls squarely into the category of “Hard to Treat” in terms of its ability to receive insulation. Built of solid 500mm thick masonry, with a soft, lath-andplaster internal skin bearing period dado rails and architraves, the building raised significant challenges to the team.

The process devised by Dr Bennadji involved the injection of the foam insulation into the narrow void between the external walls and the lath-and-plaster lining. The methodology was tested at the workshops of Kishorn Insulation then refined on site by a team of 16 collaborators from four countries, including the CEO of Spray Foam Insulation supplier Icynene who travelled from his base in Canada to attend the trial.

The foam system used was Icynene FoamLite, an “open cell” system that expands gently when applied, sealing all gaps service holes and hard to reach spaces and puts little pressure on the fragile inner walls.

Unlike the urethane foams of 20 years ago, modern spray foams such as Icynene uses water as the blowing agent. This means that the reaction between its chemical components produces C02 which causes the foam to expand. Cells of the foam burst and the CO2 is replaced by air.

This open cell foam provides outstanding insulation but still allows the building to breathe naturally. According to Icynene, the material has a Global Warming Potential [GWP] of 1 and an Ozone Depletion Potential [ODP] of 0 [Zero]. Nor does it emit and harmful gases once cured. Analysis of the results of the various stages of trials showed that energy consumption for heating had fallen 56%. This suggests

that the Bogendollo House would require 5% less energy input than a comparable structure built to current Building Regulations standards.

The successful use of high-tech insulation materials on important heritage buildings is of great significance both in Scotland and the rest of the UK. Under European Regulations, around 400,000 historic buildings are required to be insulated to a standard that will achieve appropriate energy and carbon savings.

In conclusion, Amar Bennadji said “There is obviously a delicate balance between reducing energy consumption and preserving our built heritage. This project has clearly established that energy consumption can be reduced with no impact on the aesthetics of the building. We believe this opens the door for both historic buildings and older domestic properties to finally retain warmth, reduce their energy bills and contribute towards efforts to curb global warming”

The Scottish Regional Energy Efficiency Awards were launched in September 2016 following the changes in Government Energy

Efficiency Policy. Previously known as the Scotland Regional Green Deal & ECO Awards, these awards were set up to help recognise the work being carried out by the energy efficiency sector in Scotland in their delivery of the Green Deal Finance Initiative and Energy Company Obligation Scheme.

The Awards took place in Glasgow in June 2018 and Bogendollo was Highly Commended in the Small-Scale Project of the Year Category.

For more information on Icynene Spray Applied Insulation products: www.icynene.co.uk

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GRANTED GRADE II* LISTED STATUS IN 1954, 35 COSWAY STREET IS A DISTINCTIVE DECONSECRATED CHURCH IN THE LISSON GROVE CONSERVATION AREA.

Greenhouse Sports was founded in 2002 as a sports coaching charity and initially set out to provide deprived young people something positive to do in the school holidays. Recently, they acquired 35 Cosway Street, located in one of the most deprived wards in London, and have refurbished the building into a state of the art sport centre that enables them to extend their sport development model into the community.

A radical and sensitive transformation was required to turn the church into a sports centre. Latitude Architects was engaged to work on the plans for the renovation, which were undertaken in consultation with Historic England.

Latitude architects specified the use of secondary glazing to provide sound insulation; a reduction of 46dB was required. In addition, it improved the thermal properties

of the building and provided guarding in certain areas.

Cosmur Construction (London) Ltd, experts in sensitive renovations of Listed buildings, were appointed as Main Contractor, who approached Selectaglaze to discuss the treatment and scheduling of secondary glazing works to the windows.

In total 88 units were manufactured and installed, which were a combination of Series 42 fixed lights with curved and standard heads, as well as Series 80 3HS contra sliding units. Some of the Series 80 were 1.9m (h) x 2.3m (w) and weighed over 130kg when all assembled, so fixing points had to be checked for their strength to maintain integrity of the installation.

The units came in 3 separate panes to enable manual handling and accessing the specific areas for installation.

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Levolux in the groove at Hackney Wick

Following a £25m redevelopment project, Hackney Wick Station in East London is impressing passengers and staff, with its boardcast concrete staircase, weathered Corten steel cladding and a custom external screening solution from Levolux. A significant proportion of the new station is cloaked in a Levolux external screening solution, featuring vertical aluminium fins. The rectangular-shaped fins, each measuring 250mm deep by 50mm wide, are set at 170mm centres to create an interesting architectural feature. The vertical fins, which are formed from extruded aluminium sections, were not only chosen for their shading and screening characteristics.

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Elastaseal Z by Tor Coatings: Zero Odour, Zero Disruption

At Tor Coatings, we have extensive experience in the refurbishment and waterproofing of weathered, worn or damaged substrates on educational facilities using our innovative Elastaseal Z waterproofing system.

Tested and BBA accredited, Elastaseal Z is one of the safest and most secure roof liquid waterproofing systems available to educational sites, such as schools, nurseries, colleges and universities. Unlike traditional hot works systems, Elastaseal Z’s innovative formula is completely free from solvent odours, allowing schools to remain fully operational throughout installation, even during term time.

Using Elastaseal Z, we’ve been able to undertake a variety of large and small

refurbishment roofing projects for many educational sites, ranging from Houston Primary to Durham University. As the system is applied over existing membranes, eliminating the need for a complete re-roof, we were able to offer each of the sites a safer, more user-friendly experience that enabled them to remain open and allowed pupils to continue learning in a safe and healthy environment.

With 10 to 30-year systems available, Elastaseal Z can provide long-lasting protection in just 2 coats to deliver a breathable, seamless finish for buildings across a wide variety of sectors.

To arrange a free site survey, please contact one of our Area Business Managers on 0191 410 6611 or email marketing@torcoatings.com

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The £10 million project comprises two redeveloped buildings linked together by a new five-storey steel frame and aluminium curtain wall structure to produce a modern, fully accessible facility. Heradesign ceiling rafts are fitted throughout to enhance the centre’s industrial aesthetic.

Heradesign Creative is an innovative range of decorative and functional acoustic wall absorbers available in eight shapes that can be combined to produce truly unique designs. Architects Reiach and Hall Director Angus Wilson specified these innovative wall absorbers in triangular shapes for the centre’s reception and breakout spaces. “The triangular pattern was initially developed to reflect a 1970’s motif that is repeated through various signage and graphics around the building. We chose a neutral colour, RAL9010, for the wall absorbers to enable signage elements to be mounted on to their surface. We also wanted to introduce a textured finish, in keeping with the original building, that is tough enough to withstand these heavily trafficked areas.”

Manufactured from sustainable wood-wool from PEFC and FSC certified sources, Heradesign Creative has a distinctive, woven surface that lends warmth and visual appeal to interiors. Available in any colour, these innovative wall absorbers offer architects

and interior designers the opportunity for unrivalled creative expression. Heradesign Creative provides the very best in class for impact resistance (A1), fire safety (A2), and outstanding Class A sound absorption, making it ideal for education buildings, offices, retail outlets, hotels, restaurants and other public spaces.

The outstanding sound absorbency of the wall absorbers is put to good use in the main entrance as Angus Wilson explains, “Heradesign Creative provides sound attenuation in a busy area of the building that is likely to have large numbers of lively students passing through. It is concentrated on the walls immediately adjacent to and opposite the reception for maximum sound control.”

Kevin Cogan and John Forrest at KCC Contracts Ltd fitted the Heradesign Creative wall absorbers and ceiling rafts and was impressed by the service offered by Knauf AMF. “Knauf AMF offered helpful advice on which fixing and suspension methods were required to meet the brief. The Specification Manager ensured all materials were delivered on time, so we could meet the tight timeframe.”

A group of street graffiti artists have created a mural in the open-plan break-out area designed to appeal to students. Heradesign

ceiling rafts are installed here to help reduce reverberation and prevent noise from disturbing neighbouring areas.

Heradesign ceiling rafts improve speech intelligibility in the centre’s teaching studios, 10 seminar rooms, a lecture theatre, breakout areas and 15 tutorial rooms, creating effective learning environments. Angus Wilson gives positive feedback, “The teaching spaces have proved to be extremely popular with both staff and students. Much of this is down to the effective level of sound absorption achieved by the Heradesign ceiling rafts fitted within the structural beam lines and coordinated within the existing structure, which seem to be doing the trick nicely.”

Heradesign offers flexibility as it can be fitted in a number of ways: directly to the original ceiling; as a suspended ceiling with exposed or concealed grid options; or hung as either rafts or baffles.

Knauf AMF has unrivalled experience when it comes to educational buildings. If you’re looking to create an inspirational interior for your project, find out how Heradesign Creative and Heradesign acoustic solutions can help at www.knaufamf.com

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KNAUF AMF’S NEW RANGE OF HERADESIGN CREATIVE ACOUSTIC WALL ABSORBERS ARE INSTALLED IN THE LISTER LEARNING AND TEACHING CENTRE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH TO HELP CREATE A STYLISH ENVIRONMENT THAT REFLECTS THE VIBRANT AND DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE CITY AND ITS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

New whitepaper on specification considerations for education settings

ASSA ABLOY UK SPECIFICATION HAS ISSUED A WHITEPAPER TO PROVIDE A GUIDE TO THE SPECIFICATION OF DOORSETS AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE IN NURSERIES, SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES.

Entitled, ‘Specification considerations for education buildings: doors and ironmongery’ the whitepaper outlines the various relevant standards when specifying doors and ironmongery for education projects, including those relating to accessibility and usability.

The paper also covers whole life costing implications and why these considerations are imperative for a successful specification, as well as discusses how architects and contractors within the education sector can contribute to a better built environment by factoring in health and wellbeing influencers.

David Shields, National Specification Manager for ASSA ABLOY UK Specification and the author of the paper said: “In a procurement environment with multiple stakeholders where funding is tightly controlled, education buildings have to be flexible and future-proofed. They need to deliver cost certainty and the highest

standards of specification. This is why contractors, architects, local education authorities, facilities managers and head teachers are often pulled in very different directions when it comes to product specification for education buildings.

“This whitepaper aims to provide clarification, along with practical advice and unique considerations, specifically for doorset and ironmongery specification within education settings.”

With a wealth of experience supporting specifications within the education industry, ASSA ABLOY UK Specification work with architects, contractors and end users to ensure the right solution is provided for each individual project, which is then performance guaranteed for up to 20 years. This provides complete peace of mind and can save a school thousands of pounds in replacement and maintenance costs.

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Construction starts in the education sector have continued to rise in 2018, according to Glenigan’s Construction market analysis, which is expected to stabilise after a weak run last year.

The underlying value of project starts for construction in the education sector slumped 19% last year, but Q1 2018 brought a rise of 8% as a surge in higher education spending begins to offset weak spending on schools.

Glenigan’s economics director Allan Wilen said: “Recent years have seen strong growth in primary education provision in response to rising pupil numbers. As these pupils age, the focus is switching to secondary education facilities.

“Despite both a positive backdrop for university construction and demographic trends requiring investment into the schools’ estate, flagship government spending programmes disappointed in 2016 and 2017. The gap between required and actual construction investment continued to persist and produced a significant downturn in the value of underlying starts in 2017.”

Education-related work let by clients in the 12 months to Q1 2018 in Glenigan’s ranking of the top 100 clients totalled £3.1 billion – up from £2.2 billion in the same period 12 months earlier.

Fly Forbo winner wows with luxury student accommodation design

Greenwell Design worked closely with client Studious Investment Management and operating partner Collegiate AC, to produce an exceptional living space for Ernest Place, located in Durham City centre. More akin to a boutique hotel, high quality specifications on material finishes were chosen to complement the wow-factor accommodation and associated facilities. Within this brief, a host of Forbo Flooring Systems’ products were installed adding significant interest; not only in creating spaces of sophistication and comfort, but also in forming clear circulation zones. The superbly designed interior has led this project to win the annual Fly Forbo 2017/2018 competition.

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It’s a wrap for Bostik at Brecknock

Bostik’s self-adhesive thermal acoustic wrap, W110, has been used to provide acoustic insulation on the plastic rainwater and soil pipe system at the newly refurbished Brecknock Museum in Brecon, Powys, Mid Wales.

F P Hurley & Sons Ltd, the main contractor for the HVAC work on the museum project, selected Bostik W110 as it’s up to 20% quicker to install than traditional acoustic insulation products, allowing them to save valuable time during the restoration.

Supplied on a compact and lightweight roll, Bostik W110 forms an instant bond around pipework with no need for the extra banding or clips that are associated with the more traditional products on the market.

At just 4mm thick, it’s also easy to handle and cut, and can be used in tight applications with less room taken up on site.

Consisting of a thermal acoustic layer laminated between two layers of high-performance pressure

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sensitive butyl and finished with an aluminium face, Bostik W110 is Class 0 fire rated and acoustic tested to ISO 10140-2.

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Torrex™ Fire Protection Series by Tor Coatings

The Tor Coatings Torrex™ series delivers a tough, hard-wearing surface with a Class 0 fire rating to walls and ceilings in communal and escape routes.

With a track record of more than 40 years, we are proud to be the only supplier with third party accreditation for our fire performance via the Certifire scheme. Our Torrex™ series offers three performance tiers to provide low, medium and high risk areas with the most flexible, cost-effective means of meeting the required Class 0 fire rating.

requiring some localised repairs and a simple wash down.

To arrange a free site survey, please contact one of our Area Business Managers on 0191 410 6611 or email marketing@tor-coa)ngs.com

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Junckers solid oak floors at contemporary addition to college

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. The flooring contractor was Capital Floors Ltd.

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Trusted and proven in the field, Torrex™ is able to assure performance, quality, reliability and durability in every project. We were recently asked to re-inspect a Torrex™ system installed in London’s Brecknock Estate, a locally listed heritage asset first built in 1938. The system was first installed more than 15 years ago to upgrade the estate’s coatings and deliver the Class 0 fire rating required in all communal and escape routes. Despite the substantial amount of time that had passed, we found that the system was still performing to a remarkable standard, with the estate only

OPTIM-R supports organic growth of museum

The Kingspan OPTIM-R Roofing System has provided a slim, lightweight and highly thermally efficient solution for the Phase II extension of the prestigious Garden Museum in London. With an aged thermal conductivity of 0.007 W/m·K, Kingspan OPTIM-R VIPs can deliver an insulating performance up to five times better than commonly available insulation materials. The Kingspan OPTIM-R Roofing System combines OPTIM-R VIPs with infill panels of the same thickness which can be cut to fill awkward spaces and to allow penetrations through the layer including rooflights and ventilator kerbs.

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New PURE COLOURS Collection

The new Polysafe Verona Pure Colours Collection is designed with the requirements of those living with dementia in mind featuring a tonal colour bank and matt surface finish with optimised decoration. The result is an aesthetically appealing safety floor that looks like a smooth vinyl with virtually ‘invisible’ slip resistance perfectly suited for installation within a wide range of commercial and residential environments to ensure the underfoot safety of occupants.

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Nvelope system chosen for university’s new student village

A new student accommodation development at the University of Hull, which will provide more than 1,450 high-quality bed spaces together with a range of supporting facilities close to the main campus, is being constructed using the Nvelope NV1 rainscreen support system.

Each of the buildings is clad with either a masonry outer leaf or rainscreen cladding. Here Vinci has appointed leading building envelope contractor Speedclad, who have an excellent track record on educational building projects including the University of Hull’s flagship Allam Medical Building in 2017.

Around 7,000 sq. m of Marley Eternit and CGL rainscreen cladding that Speedclad will install at Westfield Court will be secured using the Nvelope NV1 back frame and support system. This package of brackets and rails provides a high quality, robust support solution for rainscreen panels with a great degree of adjustability to ensure the finished façade is both secure and fully matches the architect’s aesthetic ambitions.

NV1 is used extensively throughout the UK for vertical cladding applications. Nvelope ‘T’ and ‘L’ profiles are fixed using Nvelope support brackets, fixed through a series of fixed and flexible points.

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When Castle Building Services needed to specify a cable management system for a large new-build school campus in Ayrshire, REHAU’s COMPACT Data trunking provided a fast-fit, high quality solution to help them deliver the project on time and to budget.

Castle Building Services had used REHAU’s COMPACT Data trunking on other projects in the past and was confident that the fast-fit PVC-U solution would be an ideal fit for the Largs Campus project.

REHAU offers a range of high quality trunking solutions for commercial and industrial use, including its best-selling COMPACT Data trunking system. Its design maximises cable spacing and can be installed 40% faster than other trunking systems available.

A range of accessories are available for the trunking including flexible corners, flat angles and Tee pieces, socket boxes and corner inserts, to make installation even easier.

Made in the UK, COMPACT Data trunking can be fitted by one person, thanks to the built in guide pins and open design, which provides full cable support during installation. Measuring just 140mm x 55mm, the system offers an unobtrusive and neat finish yet is still able to take more than 30% more cable capacity than its similarly sized competitors.

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Cembrit gets a first at the University of Northampton

Cembrit is delighted that its Moorland fibre cement slates have been specified and installed at the new campus development at the University of Northampton. Situated on the River Nene the new Waterside Campus features a mixture of academic buildings and student accommodation.

Specified by Stride Treglown and installed by Russell Roofing, the Moorland slates dressed edge provides an aesthetically pleasing natural looking roof covering, for the new prestigious student accommodation blocks at the university,

at a lower installed cost than natural slate.

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 an added benefit for the University of Northampton. Moorland slates random, dressed edge creates a roof slope with a natural appearance, they are fully coated with a high quality, semi-matt acrylic pigmented finish which ensures the natural appearance is visible from street level.

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Sto provides perfect acoustic solution

The need for a proven acoustic solution, and a high ambition for the aesthetics, has led to an acoustic system from Sto being specified for a £7.5m Garden Museum redevelopment project in London. The StoSilent Distance system provides a modern, clean, monolithic alternative to the standard but limited design options associated with exposed grid and tile systems, or boards with multi-facetted holes or slots. It provides positive, balanced acoustics within buildings, helping architects and designers achieve clean and uncluttered lines. It is ideal for situations where these surfaces must be suspended to accommodate services.

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EnviroVent, one of the UK’s leading ventilation manufacturers, has revolutionised its Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) range and added a whole collection of new features and functionality to make it even more appealing for homeowners, self-builders, social housing providers and private landlords.

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.

This includes:

• Atmos the original unit that gently ventilates the home from a central position on a landing. It features an intelligent comfort heater built-in, so the air entering the home is at a comfortable temperature.

• Atmos Air is a PIV unit that is ideally suited for use in the loft space. When summer temperatures start to rise above 25Oc in the loft, the unit sources colder air from outside. This not only provides perception cooling into the property but also maintains continuous ventilation and is suitable for properties affected by high levels of Radon.

• Atmos Dual is designed for homes that require a little extra help with dealing with condensation and mould throughout several rooms. With two outlets, the unit provides fresh, clean air into multiple areas, even when the rooms are not connected to the central hallway.

• The range also includes an Atmos Air Dual which offers all these benefits and also draws in cooler air from outside if the loft temperature hits 25oC.

Atmos has great connectivity as it features the new myenvirovent app, which is the first app of its kind that gives the homeowner complete control of their ventilation system at the touch of a button. The app, accessed via most smartphones, can be used to adjust Boost functionality, airflow, heater and control summer mode, as well as monitoring filter performance.

Another option with the Atmos range of PIV units is the facility to link to the AirSens range of air quality sensors. AirSens is available in three different versions to enable the occupant to monitor Carbon Dioxide levels, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) or relative humidity.

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IMPROVING VENTILATION IN HOMES HAS BECOME A MAJOR PRIORITY FOR BOTH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR DEVELOPERS IN RECENT YEARS.

Building for the future with the help of product innovation

DOOR AND WINDOW MANUFACTURERS ARE CONTINUING TO CREATE NEW SOLUTIONS TO MEET THE CHALLENGE OF BOTH NEW-BUILD AND REFURBISHMENT PROJECTS.

lack Millwork has supplied a range of its products, as well as Andersen windows and doors to an ambitious new self-build project in Suffolk. The impressive detached home was in development for two years.

The ambitious self-build project has been a labour of love for developers, Jeff and Catriona Addison, who are now living in the property. Throughout the process the couple was stringent in ensuring the quality of the building materials used were of the highest specification.

The relationship between Black Millwork and the Addison’s first began at a recent trade show. The company was exhibiting a range of its products when the couple approached them. The Addison’s were looking to explore an American aesthetic on the property, taking inspiration from the ‘New England’ style. Working with Black Millwork allowed the self-builders to stick to these design goals, with little compromise.

Black Millwork supplies a range of products that encompass this desired American style, as well as numerous products from the Andersen range, which were also suitable. The property has been equipped with a vast array of Black Millwork goods including exterior, entrance and patio doors. The

company also supplied a range of Andersen windows for the exterior of the property. Carefully designed with the authentic architectural style in mind, each piece of hardware installed at the property combines high performance values with appealing aesthetics.

To meet their design goals it was imperative the couple found a company who could provide bespoke product solutions for the project. Self-build projects often require bespoke solutions, especially when those in charge of them are looking to achieve a desired aesthetic. On this project, the homeowner had specific aesthetic goals in mind, which would have been difficult to attain without bespoke fenestration products. Black Millwork has extensive experience in providing bespoke goods and as such was a logical choice.

Tried and tested products

The full range of architectural glazing systems from leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were specified for a stunning residential development at Cardiff marina.

The Kawneer systems were selected for Phase One of Bayscape Ltd’s £40 million mixed-use development, which has itself been shortlisted for an award, by awardwinning Rio architects who have used

Kawneer systems on numerous residential and commercial projects over the years.

Kawneer’s AA®100 mullion-drained curtain walling with 50mm sightlines, thermally superior AA®720 tilturn and side-hung casement windows, and AA®545 open-out swing doors have been used throughout the two blocks of luxury apartments - Whitewater House and Waterford House - at Bayscape.

Rio director Andrew Baker said: “The brief was for a high-quality and distinctive development and we met that with a bold, well-mannered design.

“We specified Kawneer because of the need for a high-quality and trusted product. Crisp detailing was important in the overall design concept and aluminium was essential for the marine environment.”

The Kawneer systems were installed over five months by a team of up to eight operatives from approved dealer Dudley’s Aluminium for main contractor BECT Building Contractors. Dudley’s, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, also worked with Kawneer and BECT on another Cardiff project - One Canal Parade.

Product innovation continues

Origin is launching its second product of 2018 – the Origin French Window. Exclusively available on the OW-80 (Premium Window) system, it features a completely unique internal and external flush casement and a floating mullion, which offers homeowners completely unobstructed views.

When open, not only does it remove all sightlines, offering unhindered views of the property’s surroundings, but it is also a great choice for windows that need to meet egress requirements.

Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, comments: “Innovation is always high on our agenda. We are constantly looking for new ways of improving the gold standard of

For commercial businesses seeking a stylish wireless access control device that can be easily retrofitted to interior doors, the Aperio H100 is available from ASSA ABLOY Access Control, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions.

The newest product in the Aperio technology range, the Aperio H100

service we give to our partners, so we are thrilled to introduce another new product into the Origin Home Range.

“The addition of the French window, and the fact that it completely removes the sightline between both openers, shows the level of confidence we have in our manufacturing processes and the high grade aluminium we use. Our partners can now offer the end user even more, increasing sales opportunities in the process. We are really excited about this product, adding to the bespoke options we have already available on our OW-80 system.”

With energy efficiency increasingly appearing on homeowners’ and homebuyers’ checklists, the Origin French Window can be

combines the power and flexibility of wireless access control into a slim, cleverly designed door handle.

Compatible with most new and existing access control systems, the Aperio H100 is very easy to specify with only two parts to choose from - a left and right handle. It’s also easy to fit, with no drilling or wiring required,

upgraded with Aerogel, which has the lowest thermal conductivity of any known solid. By using just 10mm of it in the thermal break, it can boost the window’s thermal efficiency by up to 67 percent, deliver a ground-breaking A++ energy rating and result in a certified 0.9 U-Value. The window also combines a polyamide thermal break within the aluminium profile, meaning it not only meets thermal efficiency building regulations, but exceeds them.

The attention to performance is matched by high levels of security, as every window is installed with Yale’s highly dependable Encloser Lock, featuring bi-directional locking technology. With security in mind, The Origin French Window is PAS24 accredited and features an espagnolette-style handle.

and can be retro-fitted to almost any interior door. Furthermore, any existing mechanical cylinder can still be used too.

Battery-operated, the Aperio H100 is ideally suited for business environments that experience high levels of traffic, and integrates with an extensive range of thirdparty systems.

The complete solution for effective door entry

Bespoke hardware lifts iconic tower

ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERS, ALLGOOD AND RENOWNED DOOR AND WINDOW FITTINGS MANUFACTURER, SAMUEL HEATH HAVE JOINED FORCES TO SUPPLY THE HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ONE OF LONDON’S MOST ICONIC LANDMARK BUILDINGS, INCLUDING A SUITE OF BESPOKE DOOR FITTINGS DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN CONJUNCTION WITH CONRAN AND PARTNERS.

onstructed as an office block in 1966 with 34 storeys, Centre Point stretches to 117m in height and has dominated the London skyline for many years. One of the Capital’s original skyscrapers, its dazzling façade gets its sparkle from the Portland stone used in the manufacture of the concrete from which its honeycombed structural exoskeleton is constructed.

In 2011, Centre Point was acquired by property investment and development company, Almacantar who embarked on a £350million project aimed at re-establishing Centre Point as one of the Capital’s foremost

destinations by transforming the building and its immediate surroundings into a mixed-use venue comprising restaurants, retail outlets and 82 luxury apartments.

Conran and Partners were appointed as the architectural team for Centre Point Tower and tasked with delivering Almacantar’s vision to create hi-spec modern residential facilities whilst retaining the building’s 1960s heritage.

Instrumental in producing this retrocontemporary feel was the visible hardware that would be used within the apartments as well as throughout the common areas.

Conran and Partners selected Samuel Heath to collaborate on the design and manufacture of the fittings, developing a suite of co-ordinating hardware which included handles for main entrance and interior doors, escutcheons, thumb turns and releases, pull handles, flush pulls, wardrobe pulls and shower door handles.

Samuel Heath’s specification sales director, Rolando Guselli, explains, “Conran and Partners were looking for a manufacturer who could provide the complete design and manufacture service for the hardware required and invited us to work with them on this prestigious project.

“Our ability to produce rapid prototypes and metal prototypes gave very tangible feedback at key stages, allowing the design team to appreciate how the products would look and feel before they went into production.”

Visual cues for Centre Point Residences’ interiors were taken from some of the building’s original façade and finishes which favoured geometric patterns and monochromatic styling. This theme has been extended to common areas and apartment interiors.

Conran and Partners have employed a dark palette across the internal spaces, while using brighter, lighter palettes to enhance the lightness of the habitable spaces and the feeling of being in the skyline. They have made generous use of both black-stained and blonde-limed oak throughout the scheme as well as natural stone and terrazzo.

The bespoke levers and handles were designed to complement this theme, referencing Centre Point’s strong geometric patterns in an elegant manner whilst providing a highly tactile cue to the luxurious feel of the apartments.

Tim Bowder-Ridger, Senior Partner at Conran and Partners, comments, “The proprietary ironmongery products used in the scheme draw their inspiration from the original spirit of Centre Point Tower, enhancing the sense of place, and are of an exceptionally high standard.”

Centre Point Residences underlines the value of designers working closely with architectural ironmongery manufacturers at the early stages of a project. It is also a showcase for the very best in British designed and manufactured hardware.

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Opening Doors to Welsh Government Services

GEZE UK HAS HELPED MAKE THE WELSH GOVERNMENT FIT FOR THE FUTURE WITH A REFURBISHMENT OF ONE OF ITS REGIONAL OFFICES IN CARMARTHEN.

icton Terrace, a three-storey 1960s block and a five-storey 1970s building with connecting link, has been refurbished inside and out to provide a flexible working environment that reflects the rural communities it serves.

An elegant and welcoming entrance was supplied and fitted by GEZE UK – a TSA 325 NT automatic revolving door – fully glazed with slim aluminium profiles with rounded edges. Activated by a motion detector inside and out, the door gently accelerates and rotates to allow visitors and staff to move through door without disruption. It has various operating modes with adjustable speeds and run-out times that can be set to accommodate the seasons – longer for summer or none in winter.

Set alongside it, is a Slimdrive EMD-f automatic swing door - one of 15 fitted in the redevelopment - which operates a door that has been added for increased accessibility. The electro-mechanical swing door mechanism makes it extremely versatile, providing easy access for those with mobility issues. Assisted opening can be initiated using the operating button with guaranteed constant opening and closing speed.

At just 7cm high, the Slimdrive EMD-F operator is extremely discreet and sits neatly on the frame. It is a low-wear, hi-performance system which is exceptionally quiet in operation.

From the reception area, a TSA 160 NT – one of four fitted on the premises - operates a door which links the public area to corridors that lead to work areas. The TSA 160 NT is an electronically controlled, hydraulic swing door operator - ideal for heavy doors in high traffic areas. It is extremely reliable and requires little maintenance.

Throughout the complex, more than 100 TS 2000 NV door closers were fitted, all in satin stainless-steel finish with radius covers which provide a sleek finish. They were fitted to internal doors including toilet doors and corridors. The closers are suitable for doors with up to 1100 mm leaf widths and for use on fire and smoke protection doors. They have an adjustable closing force to meet Building Regulations Part B.

GEZE UK worked with Cardiff-based Rio Architects which specified GEZE products for the external doors while the internal closers and operators were specified by architectural ironmongers PWIDF which produced the ironmongery schedule and supplied GEZE’s door closers and controls. The project was approved by the Welsh Government in 2012 and completed in 2017.

The purpose of the redevelopment was to provide a modern office environment and facilities for staff and public which would benefit from improved energy efficiency, building performance and a reduced carbon footprint.

The building is occupied by various Welsh Government departments and is home to more than 200 Welsh Government staff.

Outside, the buildings have been clad in slate grey and pale green panels. Its interiors provide space utilisation with smart work stations, set against scenes of rural Carmarthenshire. Biodiversity was also key with the use of locally sourced materials, fabrics and plants native to Wales.

Said Andy Howland, Sales and Marketing Director for GEZE UK: “It was extremely satisfying to work on a project which has resulted in two aging office buildings being given a new lease of life with design and

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application which has provided them with a greater flow and connectivity to each other and their surroundings.

“The GEZE products used in this redevelopment provide great functionality and benefits for those using the building and compliment the contemporary aesthetics that have been applied to make this regional office adaptable for the challenges ahead.”

Paul White, owner of PWIDF, said: “PWIDF always specify GEZE products for our commercial projects as we find that they are high quality and very durable products at a price that suits the client’s requirements.”

For more information about GEZE UK’s comprehensive range of automatic and manual door closers call 01543 443000 or visit www.geze.co.uk. GEZE UK – Enquiry

Comar 9P.i high performance window, door & framing system

AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND CONSULTATION WITH KEY SUPPLY PARTNERS, COMAR ARCHITECTURAL ALUMINIUM SYSTEMS DELIVER THE COMAR 9P.I HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOW, DOOR AND FRAMING SYSTEM.

Research indicated that a thermally efficient futureproof facade system was required, with off-site manufacture and value engineering solutions that actively seek to reduce material content.

Comar 9P.i High Performance framing offers two options of construction, ladder frame or mitre frame. Comar 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors can be hung directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames, creating a truly integrated solution.Building typologies differ from refurbishment to new build, so Comar 9P.i has profiles widths from 78mm, 100mm and 120mm creating greater design flexibility.

There are three levels of thermal performance, standard, multichamber and multi-chamber thermal foam, creating U-values of between 1.6 to 1.0 for a typical grid size with opening vents. Comar 9P.i has slim 65mm sight-lines to meet that architecturally demanded aesthetics are achieved. Glazing lines are flush, maintaining consistent lines for a sleek external facade providing straight interfacing with walls, internal floors and partitions. Consideration is also given for plaster-lines with profiles to cater for differing situations. Comar 9P.i windows can be open-in or open-out side, top or bottom hung and a tilt and turn option, offering unobtrusive ventilation. Comar 5P.i Vertical Sliding Windows and Horizontal Windows can also be integrated into the Comar 9P.i framing.

Glazing sizes have been catered for up to 62mm meaning that future requirements for high performing acoustic or triple glazed projects can be specified.

Clippers Quay brought to life by best-in-class illbruck installation products

CLIPPERS QUAY IS AN AMBITIOUS DEVELOPMENT REJUVENATING SALFORD’S HISTORIC DOCKS WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM SILICONE, TAPE AND SEALANT SPECIALISTS TREMCO ILLBRUCK.

omprising 406 apartments, spread across three 9-13 storey buildings overlooking the Manchester Ship Canal, Clippers Quay can also boast retail spaces, a 24-hour gym, undercroft parking and more.

During its construction, illbruck products played an integral part in ensuring the complex will provide outstanding performance for decades to come.

The firm’s high-strength, tear-resistant ME501 membrane was used to provide a high-performance seal between windows and the construction reveal.

Using high-bond self-adhesive strips, it can be quickly and easily attached to windows, then bonded back to the SFS with illbruck’s SP525 low-modulus sealant.

In areas where SP525 wasn’t practical, illbruck’s ME508 self-adhesive membrane was used instead – it’s not only incredibly easy to use, but it can bond to virtually any substrate.

TP600, high-performance illbruck impregnated tape, was used to provide an excellent primary weather seal between the buildings’ windows and brick façade. And ME315, the company’s highly popular single-sided protection tape, was used

to seal joints between the SFS and the concrete structure because of its high bond capability and exceptional water and weather resistance.

“Clippers Quay is a fantastic demonstration of the huge versatility of the illbruck range,” comments Product Manager David Naylor.

“Whatever the project, whatever the challenges, we’ve got a sealant product to suit.

“Thanks to a combination of illbruck tapes and sealants, this stunning modern development will now go on to provide decades of outstanding performance – and if you want the same for your next project, don’t hesitate to get in touch.”

Illbruck – Enquiry 62

ERA maintains trusted SBD status

ERA, the UK’s leading home security specialist, has maintained its Secured by Design license accreditation for a further three years, reaffirming its commitment to crime prevention in the home. Secured by Design (SBD) is the national police crime prevention initiative which aims to help people live in a safer society and to improve the physical security of homes. As a SBD licensed company, ERA boasts a range of hardware solutions to meet the appropriate security requirements in accordance with the scheme providing peace of mind for homeowners that ERA products are more than fit for purpose.

ERA – Enquiry 63

A view to thrill

When Scottish housebuilders Ryce Ltd were looking for a high-quality glazing solution for Salisbury View – its latest development in East Edinburgh – REHAU’s Tritec profile was its trusted choice for large span windows and a modern finish to connect the building with the surrounding natural beauty. REHAU recommended its Tritec system for the Salisbury View scheme with a grey foil finish. The 60mm profile would deliver slimmer sightlines and depth for a modern aesthetic, while REHAU’s bestselling Anthracite Grey laminate would transform the white PVC-U into an edgy, aluminium-inspired glazing solution.

REHAU – Enquiry 64

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Titon’s friction hinges awarded Secured by Design status

Titon’s Venture and Adventure friction hinges have attained Secured by Design (SBD) certification, adding to the company’s range of ‘Police Preferred Specification’ products. Both types of hinge have been developed by the experienced window fittings team in Titon’s ‘AREA 24’ hardware development and testing laboratory, with all dimensions and opening geometries calculated and designed to fit the most commonly used window profiles.

Tyson Anderson, Sales & Marketing Director at Titon, said: “This further demonstrates our commitment to producing safe, secure and sustainable hardware, joining our ever-growing portfolio of PAS 24 compliant products.”

Titon – Enquiry 65

Tremco

New Al-Wall® ventilated rainscreen system provides high quality facade design

IDEAL FOR CREATING A HIGH-END, MINIMAL FINISH WITH UNARGUABLE VISUAL APPEAL, GLASS IS A TRENDING MATERIAL THAT PLAYS AN IMPORTANT PART IN THE OVERALL AESTHETICS OF A BUILDING.

ith the huge lean towards minimalist design in contemporary architecture, all-glass facades are often favoured to provide a modern look to new buildings. However, regenerating the facade of an aging building can be challenging, costly and time-consuming, without the right system.

One such system is the new CRL Langle Al-Wall that enables to create a highlydurable, protective envelope around new and old buildings, with a modern twist.

The innovative rainscreen system can be fixed to steel or aluminium substructures,

but also to timber constructions and timber walls. All visible external screws consist of 316 stainless steel and are attractively countersunk in the retainer. The retainers are available in aluminium anodised and in any RAL colours which enables an individual, project-specific colour adjustment.

The installation of the retainers and the glass fixing on site is quick and easy as tolerances of the substructure are taken up in all directions. Another advantage for rushed project timelines is CRL Langle Al-Wall® system’s clever clip design fixing the individual glass panels without the need for glass cut-outs. Damaged glass panels can also simply be changed without the need to remove adjacent panels.

Providing a safe ventilation of the building while guarding against the elements, the system includes components in premium coated aluminium. It has been salt spray and statically tested, ensuring that it is able to withstand the harshest of conditions and that CRL can provide bearing capacity to customers.

With its many benefits, the CRL Langle Al-Wall ® System is a smart and simple solution for modernising and protecting

the exterior of private and public buildings such as car parks, schools, hospitals, offices, shopping centres and museums to name a few.

For more details and for bespoke projects, contact CRL’s technical advisers on 01706 863600.

CRL – Enquiry 66

01952 234003

RoSPA Gold Award for structural glazing experts OAG

STRUCTURAL GLAZING SPECIALISTS OAG HAVE WON THE PRESTIGIOUS ROSPA GOLD AWARD.

To win one, a business must show ‘very high levels of performance, demonstrating well developed occupational health and safety management systems and culture, outstanding control of risk and very low levels of error, harm and loss’.

OAG Managing Director Andy Grey comments: “At OAG, we’ve always strived for excellence in everything we do – and that includes health and safety.

“It’s not a case of ensuring the wellbeing of just our employees – It’s about guaranteeing the safety of every other contractor on site, too.

“This feeds into our broader ethos of providing the most efficient, least disruptive service possible.

“No accidents mean no delays – and on the sort of extremely complex projects that are OAG’s speciality, there’s no room for error.

That’s why we have a dedicated full-time health and safety team, who conduct regular internal audits, both on-site and otherwise, and a highly efficient incident reporting and management system, which allows project managers, site managers and company Directors to be instantly notified of any safety issues.

“We’re delighted to have been recognised by RoSPA in this way. We’ll keep striving to do better – constantly working to ensure our health and safety performance is as outstanding as it can possibly be.”

OAG has recently completed work on the extensive refurbishment of London Bridge train station and secured a major contract as part of the multibillion-pound regeneration of Battersea Power Station.

The company has also just received Gold Certification from the Supply Chain & Sustainability School.

OAG – Enquiry 67

Saint-Gobain announces release of SageGlass Harmony

Saint-Gobain has announced the release of SageGlass Harmony, the world’s most elegant dynamic glass. Unveiled for the first time at Glasstec in Dusseldorf, Germany, Harmony is a unique glazing solution for building owners and designers seeking to enhance the occupant experience by maximizing visual and thermal comfort. Unlike other solar management solutions that compromise aesthetics and impede views, Harmony dynamic glass provides daylight, heat and glare management while maintaining a natural and seamless connection to the outdoors. SageGlass LightZone was the first dynamic glazing to allow for in-pane tinting.

Kays Medical HQ receives Levolux treatment

A striking new 3-storey HQ office development for Kays Medical in Liverpool creates a cool environment for staff and visitors, thanks to Levolux’s external solar shading, screening and balustrading solution. With its unrivalled track record, Levolux was the natural choice to deliver the solar shading, in addition to the screening and balustrading solutions for the new Kays Medical HQ development. Levolux’s Infiniti Fin system, ‘Z’-shaped screening louvres and frameless glass balustrading system proved to be the winning formula. Levolux utilised its patented Infiniti Fin system to provide shading where it is most effective.

Levolux – Enquiry 69

Guardian Glass has developed innovative technology that is changing the way high performance glazings are manufactured, while meeting tomorrow’s demands for increased thermal energy performance. The technology has already proved successful in commercial refrigeration, but other applications are emerging across multiple industries. Guardian Vacuum IG™ takes two glass panes and seals them airtight. A vacuum is created in the space between the two fully tempered glass panes, which are held apart by almost microscopic pillars. The vacuum eliminates any fill gases and all associated conduction and convection losses through the gas, resulting in a significant reduction in heat loss from the glazing unit.

Guardian Glass – Enquiry 70

Vacuum insulated glazing from Guardian Glass opens up a world of opportunities

INDUSTRY STANDARDS. FOR US THEY’RE JUST THE STARTING POINT.

AT PILKINGTON WE DON’T JUST MEET INDUSTRY STANDARDS, WE EXCEED THEM.

To do that, we call on all the experience and expertise we’ve gained from almost 200 years of producing glass. It’s a heritage that gives us unrivalled knowledge of how glass performs in the field, and has also helped us create specialised processes that test the performance of our products to their limits.

From wind-resistance to impact testing to glass that’s better for the environment. We push the boundaries to exceed our customers’ expectations.

www.pilkington.co.uk

When Security is Paramount

ACCORDING TO THE OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS, THERE WAS A SIX PER CENT INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF BURGLARIES REPORTED TO THE POLICE IN THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 2018 (437,357 INCIDENTS IN TOTAL, INCLUDING VEHICLE THEFT).

ith this in mind, the Rooflight Company is set to launch its neo Plateau Secured by Design Rooflight, in winter 2018. The unit undergone extensive testing to comply with both LPS 2081 Issue Level A and B, as well as LPS 1175 Issue 7 SR1. This means that is ideally suited to residential and lowrisk buildings due to its compliance with Part Q of the Building Regulations.

After gaining initial approval several years ago, the Rooflight Company became the first business to provide a Secured by Design approved rooflight. Since then, continual monitoring of the industry’s needs, as well as changes to security regulations have been at the forefront of its design ambitions. At the beginning of 2016, the Secured by Design Rooflight was accredited to Loss Prevention Standard 1175 issue 7 (Categories SR2 and SR3) and was approved for use in both concrete and hardwood structural kerbs.

When specifying a rooflight that meets Secured by Design status, there are a range

factors that should be considered, including the value of goods or information within the building, and how the loss of these items would affect the business or the home in which the rooflights are installed. SR2 accredited Secured by Design Rooflights have been subjected to testing using hand tools, such as hammers and chisels, for a period of up to fifteen minutes. SR3 accredited Secured by Design Rooflights can withstand up to twenty minutes of attack from battery-operated power tools, as well as the hand tools used in the SR2 test.

Case Study One

In 2010 the Rooflight Company manufactured and supplied 10 Secured by Design Rooflights for The Keep, a new-build historical research centre in Falmer, East Sussex, by multi-disciplinary practice Atkins. The architect wanted a rooflight that would provide maximum security for the valuable documents stored inside the building. The Rooflight Company was the only manufacturer it could find that provided

the Secured by Design standard of security required. Main contractor Kier said, “We worked with the Rooflight Company for more than two years on this project as it was able to meet the high security rooflights required. It provided a rooflight solution that matched the security levels needed for the building, which no other manufacturer could supply.”

Case Study Two

More recently, the Rooflight Company has met an order worth in excess of £100,000 to a European bank. A total of 33 Secured by Design Rooflights were specified by the architect to meet the LPS 1172 Issue 7 SR2 level of security required. The Rooflight Company is currently the only rooflight manufacturer able to provide this level of reassurance to its clients.

To find out more call the Rooflight Company on 01993 833108 or visit www.therooflightcompany.co.uk/security

The Rooflight Co. – Enquiry 72

Secure your property with IronmongeryDirect

A RECENT SURVEY OF NEARLY 600 TRADESPEOPLE FOUND THAT 85% SAID THEIR CUSTOMERS ONLY ASKED THEM TO FIT SECURITY PRODUCTS FOLLOWING A BREAK-IN TO THEIR PROPERTY.

he research, carried out by leading online supplier IronmongeryDirect, revealed that only one in three tradespeople feel ‘very confident’ when advising customers on better ways to secure their home and in addition, only 14% said they felt confident advising customers on smart security products.

Increasingly, homeowners are switching to smart technology products. The home CCTV market has seen much innovation in recent times with a number of high quality products to consider when picking the most appropriate home security camera.

The Yale Smart Home CCTV Kit With 2 Wi-Fi Cameras allows you to check and view your home remotely via a smartphone, through an app, receiving a notification alert if an event is detected. This in turn, triggers the recording function, which can be viewed live or at a later time from your phone. With 30m night vision and clear footage throughout the day, even in poor weather conditions, this product is great come rain or shine.

The Yale Intruder Alarm Kit Plus also alerts you when triggered and allows you to disarm your alarm with a simple tap of your contactless tag. The alarm system, which is pet friendly, has an extended wireless range of 200m, ideal for protecting your shed,

numbers. The alarm system also features zone control so that the alarm can be part armed for certain zones of the house. This system can be expanded to include up to 30 additional accessories.

Research by the National Home Security Month campaign shows that a home is five times more likely to be burgled if no security measures are in place against those with two or three measures taken.

The top three concerns among tradespeople’s customers, as revealed in the IronmongeryDirect survey, were poor window security, poor door security and a lack of alarm systems.

When it comes to protecting windows, the Fab & Fix High Security Fitch Fastener Cam Lock and Large Keep in chrome, offers a great solution with six fixing points and steel plate ensuring maximum security. Accredited to police approved ‘Secured by Design’ specification, this product also offers great corrosion resistance, tested to BS EN 1670:2007 Grade 5.

For door security, IronmongeryDirect stock a variety of British standard mortice locks including the A-Spec BS8621 Euro Deadlock & Thumbturn. Coming in satin stainless, this heavy-duty lock is ideally suited for high traffic at IronmongeryDirect, said: “Certain parts of a property are more vulnerable to a breakin than others, with doors and windows obviously being the most susceptible, while dark areas outside provide the ideal cover for intruders.

“To address these vulnerabilities, it is important to be aware that there is a wide range of products available to help keep a building safe and secure – from a basic lock to sophisticated alarm systems.”

For any advice and support on the best products to enhance the security of a property, contact the helpdesk on 0800 168 28 28 or visit IronmongeryDirect.com.

You can also view the latest infographic which reveals tradespeople’s biggest concerns and the most popular home security products.

IronmongeryDirect

The Science Behind the Fire Curtain

FIRE CURTAINS HAVE REVOLUTIONISED BUILDING DESIGN - MAKING COMPLEX STRUCTURES SAFER AND OFFERING NEW LEVELS OF FIRE PROTECTION FOR ALL TYPES OF BUILDINGS. WE KNOW THEY WORK BY SHUTTING OFF LARGE, OPEN SPACES INTO SECTIONS: BUT WHAT’S THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE FIRE CURTAIN?

ow are Fire Curtains Made?

The first secret to the success of the fire curtain is the materials that make it. Because a fire curtain has to roll up (a bit like a roller blind), it has to be made of a flexible but robust material.

Fire resistant fibreglass is the main ingredient for the business end of a fire curtain. Fibreglass can be woven with metals to further enhance their resistance to heat and add strength. Notice that we call it fire resistant and not fireproof: that’s not a disclaimer, it’s the truth. The reality is that nothing can be fireproof - given enough heat for enough time, absolutely anything will melt, burn or vaporise. A fire resistant material is simply better at withstanding thermal energy and direct exposure to flame for longer.

At Coopers Fire, we’re always researching and developing new ways of keeping fire at bay for longer and making buildings safer. The materials used in our fire curtains and smoke curtains have been subject to the highest scrutiny and are selected to provide the best possible levels of safety.

Advanced designs are also used in the motorised retraction and dropping mechanism. This mechanism can be hidden

away in ceiling cavities or placed in a housing to better suit its surroundings. The mechanism is comparatively small, and the robust, precise engineering inside ensures the curtain will work as intended, should the time come.

A release mechanism lets gravity take over if, for any reason, the motorised control should fail. Fire curtains can be set to descend automatically on a fire alarm being triggered, and set to retract if a false alarm or test has been resolved. Advanced systems can detect areas to isolate, to limit the impact on movement and provide a protected means of escape.

Each configuration depends on the use of the building, its architecture and internal layoutbut the principals are always the same: stop fire spreading, let people escape safely and limit damage to the building.

The real science behind the fire curtain isn’t the cutting edge materials or advanced controls and sensors: the science comes from understanding fire and depriving it of what it needs to spread. That effect only comes into play when a fire curtain is deployed.

Compartmentation

We’ve covered compartmentation for fire protection before - it’s a cornerstone of

fire safety that exploits our understanding of fire. Compartmentation is typically a form of passive fire protection, meaning it’s “always on”. Passive fire protection includes things like fire doors that seal off and compartmentalise small sections of a building, and fire resistant materials installed directly in place.

Fire curtains are used for compartmentation. In open plan and complex buildings, fire curtains compartmentalise space in the same way that fire doors do. They drop down and seal an area off, containing the fire from floor to ceiling, within the perimeter of the curtain (or curtains).

Cutting Edge Fire Curtains for Fire Protection

At Coopers Fire, we’ll continue to progress our research and development of fire curtains and fire protection. To find out more, or to enrol in our educational CPD courses, call us on 02392 454 405 or email info@coopersfire.com. Coopers Fire – Enquiry

Guidance at every step

Roof refurb for learning environment achieves top marks!

SALE GRAMMAR SCHOOL SOUGHT SPECIALIST DESIGN INPUT WHEN CONSIDERING THEIR EXTENSIVE ROOF REFURBISHMENT PROJECT. THE REFURBISHMENT INVOLVED REPLACING ALL EXISTING ROOFLIGHTS WITH AN ECONOMICAL AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING ALTERNATIVE. WITH AN AMBITION TO FLOOD THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WITH DAYLIGHT, THE PROJECT DETAILED SEVERAL AREAS OF SCOPE. ADHERENCE TO THE STRICT BUDGET, A COMMON FACTOR AMONG PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN WITHIN THE EDUCATION SECTOR, WAS ALSO ESSENTIAL.

Optimum levels of daylight are well documented to help increase concentration among students, and therefore improve results. In fact, it has been proven that children who study in well-lit classrooms routinely receive test scores 15% higher than those with little or no natural daylight. Overall there are two key factors that have been proven to influence educational outcomes for students and staff alike: quantity and quality of natural light, and quality of air. Enhanced levels of light are essential for creating a feeling of wellbeing and positivity among staff and students in an education setting.

The expert team at Whitesales worked very closely with Sale Grammar School to ensure that recommended products would deliver the desired results.

Whitesales recommended and supplied six Em-Line monopitches, an Em-Line gable-ended ridgelight and an eye-catching hip-ended lantern light; all of which combined to maximise natural light within the school corridors and markedly improve the learning environment. Durable structured multiwall polycarbonate was chosen

as a cost-effective material, whilst having minimal impact on the building structure and maintaining good light transmission and thermal efficacy. In certain key areas of the school, glass was opted for over polycarbonate to complement the existing design aesthetic

Every school recognises the need to keep running costs low and achieve reductions in their environmental impact and carbon footprint. Our rigorously tested solutions, combined with the efficiency of the design, also facilitated a reduction in running costs for heating, lighting and power offering long-term

operational cost savings.

From initial design guidance and product selection, through to maintaining an in-budget solution, we were pleased to work closely with Sale Grammar school and deliver an outstanding solution. The new rooflights have created a comfortable, pleasant space for both pupils and teachers to work in.

For more information, go to: www.whitesales.co.uk

– Enquiry 79

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Fire sprinkler boxing made simple by Encasement

WHERE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ARE BEING RETRO-FITTED IN HOUSING ASSOCIATION AND LOCAL AUTHORITY TOWER BLOCKS AND FLATS, ENCASEMENT’S ‘VERSA’ PIPE BOXING RANGE PROVIDES A COST EFFECTIVE, DURABLE AND EASY-FIT SOLUTION WHEN SPRINKLER PIPEWORK NEEDS TO BE CONCEALED.

anufactured from pre-formed FSC ® certified plywood and prefinished in a durable white melamine, Versa ‘L’ shaped boxing is available in either 5mm or 8mm thicknesses for use within flats, as well as communal areas, such as corridors and lift lobbies, where sprinklers are required. Versa boxing can be used with standard sprinkler heads or concealed ‘pop-out’ units with cover caps.

Available in a wide range of sizes, Versa sprinkler pipe boxing helps save on installation time, as there’s no need for fabrication or painting on site. All that’s required is for the boxing to be cut to length and holes drilled for the sprinkler heads before securing to the wall or ceiling.

Pipework and sprinkler heads need to be concealed to not only give a more

aesthetic finish to each project and avoid complaints from tenants, but to also provide a practical purpose of containing the system components and acting as a visible barrier to potential tampering.

Consideration also needs to be given to the amount of time required to install the pipe boxing, which is why pre-formed and pre-finished solutions pipe boxing is increasingly specified by sprinkler system contractors.

Encasement’s Managing Director, Martin Taylor, commented “Our fire sprinkler boxing has already been installed on a number of high rise refurbishment projects, where pipework and sprinklers need to be concealed for both aesthetic and practical reasons.” Encasement – Enquiry 82

BS8613: 2017 Finger Protection for pedestrian doors

THE FP200 & FP400 FROM STRAND HARDWARE LTD HAVE BEEN TESTED AT EXOVA TO BS8613: 2017 FINGER PROTECTION FOR PEDESTRIAN DOORS.

This standard gives a benchmark for professional bodies to refer to and assists manufacturers in designing acknowledged fit-for-purpose products to aid in the prevention of serious injury to fingers by ensuring that Finger Protection devices are rigorously tested.

Our FP200 & FP400 have been successfully tested to BS8613 and achieved class 2 which is the highest level in the UK.

FP200 and FP400 are fitted on the hanging stile on new doors or retrofitted on existing doors and remain the dominant finger prrotection devices within the industry, with proven use in the UK and international markets.

We are not aware of any known incidents of entrapment or product failure since we began in 1991!

It is children who suffer a disproportionate number of finger entrapent injuries, although adults are also at risk, mainly because of their lack of understanding of the dangers presented by doors.

This new British Standard therefore covers the needs of all age groups and aims to minimise the risk of injury to fingers that can lead to hospital treatment or in svere cases amputation. Strand Hardware – Enquiry 83

SE Controls actuators are tested to the EN12101-2 smoke ventilation standard, in combination with leading façade systems, to ensure correct functionality in an emergency. The proof of compliance is the issuing of the Declaration of Performance (DoP), which will be required by the contract team, client and authority signing off the building. A rigorous third party audited process that covers fabrication and installation is required, which SE Controls can provide directly, or via our network of audited fabricators and installer partners. Visit

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ERA launches Lockdown – emergency door security – for offices

ERA HAS LAUNCHED LOCKDOWN, THE UK’S FIRST EMERGENCY BARRICADE DEVICE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE HIGH PERFORMANCE SECURITY IN THE EVENT OF A THREATENING SITUATION.

Ideal for use in office complexes, where there is a high footfall of workers, Lockdown is simple and easy to fit (no fumbling with keys or padlocks) making doors inaccessible to intruders and creating a safe hiding place for civilians in the event of an attack.

Robust and lightweight, Lockdown is available for both single and double doors, whether inward or outward swinging and fitted with or without traditional locks.

ERA’s Group Marketing and Innovation Director, Will Butler, said: “Public and businesses are being advised by the government and associated bodies to be extra vigilant and pre-plan how they might react if caught up in a threatening situation.

“Here at ERA, community safety is at the heart of our products, so we are very pleased by the overwhelmingly positive response received at the Security and

Counter Terror Expo at London’s Olympia earlier this year.”

Tested to PAS24 impact resistance standards, single door Lockdown fits doors from 650mm-1100mm width, weighs 4kg and takes seconds to fit.

The double door option fits doors up to 60mm, weighs 1.6kg and again takes seconds to create a secure barricade to outside entry.

Pricing for the Lockdown varies and depends on numbers and configurations required.

ERA – Enquiry 85

SmartSecure adopted by social landlord

As the result of a successful tender, Carl F Groupco is supplying hardware to Tai Tarian, one of the largest social landlords in Wales with responsibility for over 9,000 properties. The prestigious contract includes SmartSecure, Carl F Groupco’s electronic door locking and access control technology. A major advantage of SmartSecure reported by the social landlord is in the area of access: where tenants have mobility constraints, the ability to control who enters the property is a practical solution that gives peace of mind. A range of fittings is supplied by Carl F Groupco.

Carl F Groupco – Enquiry 86

J.Banks first for sliding sash hardware

Award winning UK hardware manufacturers J.Banks Ltd have been designing, developing and producing door and window products for over one hundred and seventy years. The Cam-Lok HD is a fine example of the company’s innovative product design. Manufactured in the UK and tested to BS 7950: 1997 revised issue 3, 2007 (Enhanced Security Performance). Working closely with the major distributors and leading window companies, J.Banks has developed a wide suite of products designed to meet a variety of applications and window profiles and satisfy the new building regulation requirements and any future legislation.

J. Banks – Enquiry 87

Hörmann UK encourages homeowners to utilise BiSecur technology

Door manufacturer Hörmann UK is urging homeowners to switch to BiSecur operators and make life easier when it comes to using garage and entrance doors. With the innovative Hörmann UK BiSecur SmartHome technology, individuals can check on the position of the door or gate from anywhere at anytime using a hand transmitter, or an app available on all smartphones and tablets. All of Hörmann UK’s BiSecur Operators use bi-directional FM radio signals that use the same 128 bit encryption used for online banking, ensuring optimum security.

Hormann – Enquiry 88

Myson Introduce New Unique Height to LST Vertical Range

AFTER LAUNCHING THE LST VERTICAL EARLIER IN THE YEAR MYSON ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THEY HAVE NOW EXTENDED THE RANGE BY ADDING A NEW UNIQUE HEIGHT.

The new range comes in a height of 1772mm and in four widths ranging from 420mm to 870mm. The addition of the unique 1772mm height is set to give specifiers and installers scope when choosing LST solutions for commercial projects.

Designed for areas with lower heat requirements but still with space restrictions the new LST Vertical is designed with safety in mind, comes equipped with a round steel casing that ensures pipework is concealed. It comes with a 10 year warranty for both the emitter and casing, fully complies with NHS Guidance notes 1998 and is now protected with anti-bacterial paint.

The new unique height joins the ever expanding LST family creating a total range of 98 stocked sizes, all in all making it the perfect heating solution for hospitals, care homes, schools and other public facing facilities.

More information on the new unique height of the LST Vertical visit the Myson website www.myson.co.uk.

Myson – Enquiry 90

Wilo helps major domestic renovation project

WILO HAS PROVIDED A NUMBER OF PRODUCTS TO HELP ENSURE THAT A MAJOR NEW RENOVATION PROJECT DELIVERS THE HEATING AND HOT WATER THAT A SIZEABLE RUTLAND -BASED FARM HOUSE CONVERSION REQUIRES.

The main building is impressive in itself, but it is connected to a connecting cottage, with different areas of the property having very different requirements of a heating system.

The brief for Glen Wakeling, boss of Heatspec, was to provide the property with underfl oor heating in some parts of the property and radiators in others, with towel rails in all the bathrooms – so hot water needed to be available in fi ve bathrooms, six wc’s, a kitchen and a utility room. The customer also wanted some areas of the property to be warmer than others as some parts of the building would only be used when the grown up family was at home.

The design included a large twin coiled domestic hot water cylinder with a secondary return to every water outlet in the property. The new boiler was an Oil Boiler with a blue flame burner, weather compensated with remote access provision to the installers and controlled via an App for the customer. Each heating zone is mixed to different weather compensated heating curves.

Heatspec specified a Wilo pressurisation unit to maintain system pressure at around 1.5 bar making venting the radiator circuits much easier for the customer. There is protection on the system in the form of a magnetic dirt separator and a deaerator to aid in ensuring that corrosion cannot affect any part of the sizeable system.

The Wilo products provided, all contribute to the reliability and easy maintainability of what is a complex heating and hot water system with a significant demand for hot water at times. It’s worth remembering that the property is not on the water mains, relying for its water supply from its own borehole on the property. There is a Wilo Boost pump on the system which when called upon to work, will easily deliver enough hot water to the multiple bathrooms, even if all required at the same time. There’s a Wilo domestic hot water return pump. There’s one of Wilo’s popular Wilo Yonos-PICOs helping load the cylinder, three Yonos PICOs running mixed heating circuits, and a Wilo pressurisation unit making sure the hot water heads off to the far reaches of the property when required.

“It’s been a testing project with the high requirement for hot water at peak times when the family is home and all the bedrooms and bathrooms are occupied,” says Heatspecs Glen Wakeling.

“We worked closely with Glen to find the pumps he needed to be able to meet the demands of this system and now it’s up and running and the customer is happy with it, we can relax a bit knowing that we’ve managed to deliver the system this property needed.” says Wilo’s Justin Smith.

You can find out more about these excellent products simply by heading for www.wilo.co.uk.

INSPIRATION, APPLICATION, SOLUTION !

DRU gas fires are among the most advanced heating appliances in Europe, with a choice of over 50 models. There are many inspiring designs, including 2, 3-sided, seethrough and freestanding fires.

Complete freedom of installation They require no chimney, and with the addition of the patented DRU PowerVent ® extended flue system, they can be installed in the most unlikely locations.

Tablet or smartphone controls

You can select your preferred flame picture, heat output and much more using the exclusive DRU Eco Wave app for tablets and smartphones. It all adds up to the UK’s most complete gas fire solution.

DRU is an approved CPD provider to architects and DRU fires have many design features that make them ideal for inclusion in architect-led projects.

DRU Metro 130XT Tunnel Eco Wave gas fire

Schlüter warms the floors of a unique housing project

AN ESSEX-BASED PROJECT CENTRING ON THE PROVISION OF A MUCH-NEEDED NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY (NAS) SCHOOL HAS SEEN THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC UNDERFLOOR

SYSTEM SCHLÜTER-DITRA-HEAT-EDUO

INTO THE 60 HOUSES BUILT TO OFF-SET ITS COSTS.

At the centre of the project was the idea to build the school without using public funds. As a result, a carefully considered gated community of three, four and five-bed luxury houses – Chigwell Grove – was planned to enable its construction.

DITRA-HEAT-E-DUO was installed across the bathrooms and ensuites of the houses in the development, beneath 900 x 450mm and 600 x 600mm porcelain tiles. Three different sized kits were used according to the size of the rooms, minimising any waste product.

“We found the DITRA-HEAT-E-DUO system very easy to install – much easier than mesh-based systems”, says Paul Clough, owner of tiling contractor PJ Ceramics, “In fact as a company we have recently switched completely to membrane-based systems – they’re far more versatile as

SALUS unveils intelligent thermostat for commercial premises

For developers, specfiers and faciltiies managers of commercial premises, SALUS has unveiled FC600 - an innovative fan coil thermostat that helps reduce energy costs whilst providing adequate temperatures and thermal comfort. FC600 is ideal for use in offices, hotels, workshops, warehouses, shops, farm buildings and even homes. Able to control both fan coil units and manage the temperature in the property, it is suitable for use with any combination of heating devices such as two pipe/four pipe fan coil units, a wall heater with fan, or a trench heater.

SALUS – Enquiry 95

HEATING

you can route the cable around features rather than heating entire floors at additional expense”.

The DITRA-HEAT-E-DUO system features a studded uncoupling membrane into which heating cables are clipped and securely held in place, ensuring an even and consistent heating experience. It also offers reductions in height build-up and installation time in comparison to mesh-based systems, which require an uncoupling membrane to be installed as an additional layer in the flooring assembly.

The DITRA-HEAT-DUO membrane features a 2.5mm fleece layer that reduces heat loss to the substrate, accelerating the warm-up process by up to 70% in comparison to conventional underfloor heating systems.

Schlüter-Systems – Enquiry 94

ATAG Commercial appoints new Area Sales Manager for South East of England

ATAG Commercial has appointed Gary Haseltine as Area Sales Manager for the South East of England. His responsibilities are to establish, maintain and strengthen key relationships within the installation and distribution chains of the company’s leading portfolio of commercial boilers. Reporting to Paul Martin, National Sales Manager, Gary will also be seeking to raise awareness of the features and benefits of ATAG Commercial’s products, while increasing sales and bolstering the company’s market share in the South East of England. Gary has over 22 years’ experience in the HVAC sector.

ATAG – Enquiry 96

REHAU introduces new guide to help M & E contractors

As high-rise buildings become more of a commonplace in congested urban areas, polymer specialist, REHAU has introduced a new guide that promises to help M&E Contractors tackle the mounting challenge of acoustic drainage. The Sound of Silence is the M&E contractor’s essential guide to acoustic drainage is a 12-page guide which discusses the need for high performance internal drainage in multi-storey buildings- such as apartment blocks, hospitals and universities – to mitigate noise and keep building users happier. The guide also looks at common mistakes – such as the incorrect matching of pipe to bracketry and poor water flow.

REHAU – Enquiry 97

Titon acoustic vents set the tone

Over 2,000 SF Sound Attenuator (SFSA) Xtra 2500EA vents and canopies from Titon have been installed throughout a variety of Fairview New Homes’ newly built houses and apartments in Greater London. Throughout the various projects, a combination of different Titon products were used, including SFSA Xtra 2500EA Vents, SF418 Canopies, SFSA Xtra 2500EA Sound Attenuator Vents (25mm and 75mm versions), and SFSA 2500EA 75mm Sound Attenuator Canopies. The SF Xtra Sound Attenuator vents keep external noise levels down to more acceptable volumes, as well as provide sufficient air flow in accordance with building regulations.

Titon – Enquiry 102

ATAG Commercial keeps heating under control

ATAG Commercial’s range of condensing gas boilers can be further enhanced with the company’s advanced suite of heating controls. Indeed, ATAG Commercial offers controls suitable for single domestic combination boilers, up to multiple boiler installations with zone controls for larger domestic and commercial applications. The flagship controller in the ATAG Commercial portfolio is the BrainQ, an advanced digital thermostat utilising the latest in heating technology. In contrast to a standard timer thermostat, this device ensures the boiler continues to burn at low power, even once the set temperature has been reached.

ATAG Commercial – Enquiry 104

Redruth offices receive ELCO upgrade

ELCO Heating Solutions has supplied two THISION L ECO 70kW condensing gas boilers to the headquarters of Curver UK – the international company and European market leader in the production of home and leisure products. The installation was part of an upgrade to the heating and hot water system at the Redruth-based office facility, with the new THISION L ECO boilers replacing old and inefficient units. The two new boilers were installed on a wall mounted cascade frame, complete with low loss header, a 100/150 room sealed flue gas system and cascade insulation kit.

ELCO Heating Solutions – Enquiry 100

Evinox launches fresh new website

Evinox Energy announce the launch of their new company website, which features a fresh look and feel and user-friendly navigation, enabling users to browse through their extensive range of heat network products and services with ease. These include a range of smart heat interface units (HIUs) and comprehensive support services including metering, billing, revenue management and service and maintenance. Delivering a fully responsive experience, the new website gives users a seamless transition from desktop to mobile browsing and has been designed to provide information covering all stages of a communal or district heating project.

Evinox Energy – Enquiry 101

LG launches new R32 product range in the UK

LG has become one of the first manufacturers in the UK marketplace to launch an air conditioning range operating on R32 refrigerant.

It has launched its Single Splits and Multi Split Smart Inverter products that offer supreme energy efficiency, high operation reliability, a comfortable environment, a number of new convenient functions some of which are industry firsts, and the use of R32 as the refrigerant.

The new models offer huge benefits over the R410A refrigerant that has been utilised in previous models ranges. The new LG range line up offers external units from 4.1kW up to 18.7kW and internal units that include its already popular Artcool Mirror, Deluxe, Standard and Standard Plus wall units, as well as the 4 way Ceiling Cassette and design winning Ceiling Suspended units and its Ceiling Concealed Duct units.

LG – Enquiry 103

range

As the momentum for using an integrated piping system for HVAC applications gathers pace, leading manufacturer Pegler is thrilled to launch a press thick wall solution to its ever increasing portfolio. The VSH PowerPress range is set to rival competitors by its innovative design and engineered credentials. Suitable for a range of applications including heating, cooling, sprinkler, air and oil the range will connect steel systems including black steel, epoxy coated and galvanized. This system also negates the need for heat which provides all the associated benefits such as; clean joints. VSH PowerPress also incorporates a failsafe leak before press indicator.

Pegler – Enquiry 105

Pegler introduces thick wall steel pipe press fitting

HVRF offers a perfect blend of comfort and efficiency in luxury apartment conversion

When former office space in Trafalgar House was being transformed into stylish apartments, a Hybrid VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) air conditioning system has ensured complete comfort and absolute compliance.

Centrally located within the traditional core of Leeds, Trafalgar House has seen some of its former office space transformed into luxury apartments complete with Mitsubishi Electric’s unique Hybrid VRF system.

The unique Hybrid VRF system was chosen specifically to ensure Trafalgar House complied with the British and European Standard EN378 (Refrigeration systems and heat pumps - safety and environmental requirements).

Abey Air Conditioning were commissioned to install the innovative HVRF system to serve 87 rooms across three floors.

The BS EN378 standard limits the usage of refrigerants in buildings in order to minimise potential risk to occupants that could occur from refrigerant leakage. As the rooms in the conversion were designed to have a small footprint, leak detection equipment would have been required if a traditional VRF system had been installed.

One of the key advantages in choosing the HVRF solution is its use of water instead of refrigerant in indoor units, therefore removing the need for leak detection equipment. This

equates to lower costs, less risks, simplified maintenance and compliance.

At the heart of the HVRF system is its Hybrid Branch Controller (HBC), which links the outdoor units to the indoor units. Temperature is exchanged between refrigerant and water via two heat plate exchangers within individual units. Whilst refrigerant is contained to pipework between the HBC and outdoor units, water is circulated by energy efficient inverter pumps to the indoor units.

“One of the main challenges when specifying any system is balancing efficiency & legislative requirements with maximum occupant comfort,” explained Michael Abey of Abey Air Conditioning.

“The Hybrid VRF system offers the perfect solution. Its simplified two pipe system is easy to install and uses less refrigerant and only water in occupied spaces meaning it is both efficient and compliant.

“This modern alternative to traditional methods offers a more comfortable environment as well as high off-coil temperatures, which is important in smaller rooms. Individual rooms are easily controlled by remote controllers offering flexibility and control to occupants.”

Controls have an invaluable role to play in creating an energy efficient environment. To enable the whole system to be controlled and monitored from a central location an AE200

controller was installed in Trafalgar House.

The AE200 is a state of the art controller and offers easy to use programming and control of temperature, fan speed and airflow.

The advanced controller also provides comprehensive energy consumption monitoring and comparisons on previous years offering valuable assistance in energy saving.

Trafalgar House is now reaping the benefits of the innovative Hybrid VRF air conditioning system, the advanced technology used ensures the development will be energy efficient and offer maximum occupant comfort now and in the long term.

Inside products insight

Paul Groves takes a look at this month’s product news

NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES CONITNUE TO FILTER THROUGH ACROSS ALL SECTORS, MANY DRIVEN BY CHANGES IN LEGISLATION AND REGULATION SUCH AS THOSE COVERING HEATING AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

LG Heating has unveiled its new Therma V R32 Monobloc air to water heat pump range – the first full range of R32 Monobloc heat pumps available.

LG has developed a high quality air to water heat pump range over many years under its Therma V branding. Thousands of these units have been installed up and down the country. The latest introduction to its popular range, operating on the low GWP R32 refrigerant available in 5kW to 16kW 1Ø and 12kW to 16kW 3Ø, in a wide operating range of between 10-135Hz and water temperatures up to 65°C without an electric backup heater, is the LG Therma V R32 Monobloc range. It comes with an energy label rating of A+++ (ready for September 2019 erp changes).

The new version of the Therma V Monobloc contains a plate heat exchanger, expansion tank and a Grundfos water pump. The new units have a higher capacity due to the choice of refrigerant. The electric heater can be installed as an optional accessory as this is not always required. The latest units have a 5 to 6dB lower sound power level than previous models and incorporate a number of additional new features including a new revolutionary scroll compressor, designed and manufactured by LG Electronics with ‘wet vapour’ injection. The unit has excellent performance at low ambient temperatures –100% at -7°C.

LG units offer quicker response times for the provision of heating and cooling, by sensing not only the temperature but also pressure –

a pressure control sensor provides a faster and more accurate response, reducing the time delay for implementing heating or cooling commands significantly. The addition of pressure control enables the Therma V R32 Monobloc to take less time to reach the desired temperatures, with up to 30% quicker response in cooling and 44% quicker response in heating, with a high level of accuracy and stability built in.

Andrew Hooper is LG’s UK & Ireland Heating Manager in the Air Conditioning and Energy Solutions business said: “This new range of LG Therma V R32 Monobloc units puts us in a very good place, able to provide a high quality solution to the developers and end users in the UK looking for an energy efficient, cost efficient, eco-friendly source of heating and hot water that is ready and able to challenge the stranglehold of the traditional boilers that we have a love affair with here in the UK.”

KWC’s premium ZOE sink range combines luxury and innovation

Premium Swiss brand KWC combines luxury with innovation in its new ZOE sink range, with its ultra-minimalist design and KWC’s signature ‘ghost overflow’ system, a unique innovation for the kitchen sink market. Available now, the range features four stylish stainless steel undermount models, a 170 x 410mm half bowl, two single bowl sizes of 500 x 410mm and 340 x 410mm and a 1.5 bowl in 340 x 400 / 170 x 400mm. Four stylish accessories are included: a Roll Mat, stainless steel strainer bowl, teak chopping board and soap dispenser.

KWC – Enquiry 107

Brochures turn the spotlight on new Vista products

Vista Engineering has issued two new brochures which provide full details of the company’s ranges of windposts and masonry support products. The new publications provide a handy specification guide for architects, engineers, builders and other construction professionals. Vista’s managing director, Phil Travis, said: “These are two relatively new additions to our expanding product portfolio. As with all of our products, the windpost and masonry support ranges are manufactured in the UK, using the best raw materials. That allows our products to provide the high levels of quality and reliability that the industry has come to expect from the Vista name.”

Vista Engineering – Enquiry 108

CRL Stone welcomes new Specification Manager on board

With its customer network continuing to expand, leading manufacturer CRL Stone has welcomed a new face to the team, with the appointment of Pat Joseph to the role of Specification Manager.

Pat has worked in the commercial specifications market for 18 years, many of them with leading surface manufacturers. In

his new role at CRL Pat will work closely with architects & designers, developers, building contractors and consultants to ensure CRL Stone is at the forefront of new and existing commercial specifications.

Predominantly London based but overseeing the whole of the UK, Pat will also be working with CRL’s glass division, to advise on the specification of products including frameless glass hardware for showers, balustrades and staircases.

“We are delighted with Pat’s appointment as he brings an array of experience and great relationships with key industry players,” said CRL Manging Director Simon Boocock.

“We look forward to working closely with architects on projects requiring wall cladding, floor tiling and worktops.”

CRL Stone is a leading suppliers of high quality ceramic and quartz large format tiles and surfaces.

CRL Stone – Enquiry 110

Medusa is the latest generation of LED streetlight from Ecolighting, designed with a Philips advanced xitanium driver, Samsung or Cree LEDs and a NEMA five-pin plug as standard for telematics such as TELENSA or similar open protocol. Ideal for use in streets, security, car parks and building exteriors, the Medusa luminaire allows public sectors to benefit from huge cost savings and makes a substantial difference to energy bills. By using top quality LEDs in Medusa, Ecolighting ensures high thermal conductivity, minimal light decay, pure light, very stable performance and a 50,000-hour lifespan.

Medusa – Enquiry 111

SPATEX 2019 is set to be a sell out

With just over three months to go before the curtain rises on the 23rd edition of SPATEX 2019 - the wet leisure Industry’s spectacular at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena - the stage is set for a vibrant and engaging event bursting with new exhibitors, new products and new seminar topics. Not only is SPATEX the UK’s sparkling showcase, it is also the Industry’s greatest source of FREE knowledge with CPD points and certificates of attendance available to all attendees of the seminars in Arena 1. View the impressive list of speakers www.spatex.co.uk showing the dates and times of each talk so you can make a date with your 2019 diary.

SPATEX – Enquiry 109

Resiblock celebrate 15-year partnership with airport

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 112

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Medusa LED streetlight at forefront of design and technology

Mackwell provides emergency lighting

As part of the BBC’s DIY SOS: Big Build project, Mackwell provided its emergency lighting systems and technical expertise to an ambitious project to create the North Kensington Community Centre and rebuild the Dale Youth Boxing Club which was destroyed in the Grenfell Tower fire. A variety of Mackwell’s emergency lighting luminaires were used across the two buildings. Mackwell’s non-maintained emergency lighting with LED was specified and these incorporate an inverter and small battery packs. In particular, the Maxwell XYLUX LS IP65 fitting was used with optics tailored to the light distribution required.

Mackwell – Enquiry 113

Tata Steel launches new colours for its Colorcoat Prisma range

Helifix helps preserve historic Titanic dock pump house

Helifix non-disruptive and concealed masonry repair systems have been installed on the large pump house adjacent to the historic 850 feet long Thompson Graving Dock in Belfast, where Titanic and its sister ship Olympia were both fitted out. Over 500 metres of stainless steel HeliBars were bonded into channelled-out mortar beds to stitch cracks in the masonry, which after re-pointing, were completely hidden from view. Bespoke manufactured SockFix grouted sock anchors, ranging from 1.2 to 5 metres in length were used to reinstate failed arches and lintels, and reconnect main elevations to internal cross walls.

Helifix – Enquiry 117

As Tata Steel’s Colorcoat Prisma pre-finished steel continues to increase in popularity, the manufacturer has seen a demand for further colours to be introduced to the market. In response, three new ‘sparkle’ colours have been launched for its Colorcoat Prisma standard Elements range. The three new colours, Sirius Sparkle, Orion Sparkle and Zeus Sparkle, have all been developed with an enhanced metallic sparkle effect, which provides a premium finish ideal for wall façades. Tata Steel’s Colorcoat Prisma pre-finished steel offers superior ultraviolet (UV) resistance and corrosion protection, exceeding the highest European Standard requirements.

Tata Steel – Enquiry 114

Fall

SFS Fall Protection Systems have been chosen as the roofing fall protection solution for the first and most significant phase of the Istanbul New Airport, a new ‘mega-airport’.

To protect workers and maintenance teams with both restraint and fall arrest capabilities, the responsible contractor selected to use the Horizontal Lifeline system from SFS. This UKdesigned and manufactured system has been

AkzoNobel passes testing industry standard with flying colours

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 were based around three of AkzoNobel’s most popular and innovative systems; the Duracid Formaldehyde Free Acid Catalysed, Quantum and Aqualit systems.

AkzoNobel – Enquiry 115

installed across the 400,000 sq. m standing seam roof, with 2,200 high load posts, which feature a special customized surface finish, interlinked by 18km of stainless steel wire.

The result is a highly effective fall protection solution which is aesthetically sympathetic, comfortably accommodating the design intent.

The system was part of a package of building envelope solutions provided by the SFS Group. This included a range of high performance SFS SL2, SD6 and SD14 fasteners for the standing seam roof, plus thousands of GESIPA BULBTITE blind rivets.

SFS Fall Protection Systems are designed to provide fall protection on trapezoidal roof profiles, standing seam and flat roofs. The system is fully stainless steel manufactured, tested and certified to EN795:2012 and CEN/ TS16415:2013, and offers a long, reliable service life which is backed with a 25-year warranty.

SFS – Enquiry 116

Saniflo has appointed Fahim Karim as Specification Sales Manager for the South to focus predominantly on the Kinedo range of cubicles, enclosure and trays. Having graduated from Brunel University in Uxbridge with Masters in Molecular Medicine and Cancer Research, Fahim was subsequently attracted to a career in sales and has since spent over 7 years in Specifications. With experience in selling furniture, bespoke flooring and windows for new build and refurbishment projects he has excellent experience in dealing with architects, designers, developers, contractors and house builders; precisely the professional contacts required in this newly created role.

Saniflo – Enquiry 118

SFS

Protection Systems protect the world’s largest new airport

Fahim Karim – new Specification Sales Manager for Saniflo

CA Group leads roofing and cladding industry with BIM integration

ONE OF THE UK’S LEADING BUILDING ENVELOPE SUPPLIERS, NORTHEAST BASED CA GROUP LTD, IS TRANSFORMING ITS ROOFING AND CLADDING SERVICES WITH THE INTEGRATION OF BIM (BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING) ACROSS THE COMPANY TO OFFER TECHNICALLY ADVANCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

urther extending its digital capabilities, the company has become one of the first of its type to adopt the intelligent 3D model-based process as an internal service and is now poised to assist clients with end-to-end development — aiding with planning, design, construction, management of buildings and infrastructure — as well as bespoke BIM training.

Prominently used in public sector construction, driven in part by the government mandate, April 2016, BIM equips professionals with valuable insight and tools. It enables architects, engineers, building contractors and suppliers to work within a single digital environment and to deliver to a much tighter specification — driving construction efficiencies by improving technical input and increasing cross-team collaboration.

Stuart Brown, Development Director at CA Group, commented, “We commenced our BIM journey several years ago, recognising the benefits BIM brings and the importance of digital transformation in the construction industry. It has taken some time to fully leverage, but the gains are clear for contractors and for us. Working within a

shared digital environment allows us to talk the same language with other building disciplines and so communications are improved. There’s less chance of specification substitutes, less re-work and improved safety. We can more accurately establish the shortest construction process to complete the build and provide an audit trail. It helps to reduce costs and to ensure faster delivery.”

Following significant investment in software, hardware, trials and training, CA Group has advanced its practices, standards and service delivery to facilitate the supply of bespoke, detailed project BIM files as well as a comprehensive BIM library of details and specifications — all developed in line with BS 8541-1:2012, -3:2012 & -4:2012. Extensive training in the use of Autodesk Revit and an expanded in-house design team has enabled the company to work more closely with architects and subcontractors, providing project specific details and families, ongoing project modifications, the provision of COBie parameters to aid with BIM Level 2 compliance and complementary training, where required.

Maurice Dalton, Head of Project Management for Prologis UK, said: “BIM is an integral part of our project delivery process. As a property company with a long-term interest in the

buildings we develop, the implementation of BIM helps us create an information-rich environment, which benefits all our stakeholders and enables us to collect valuable data about our buildings and deliver a positive customer experience.”

Adam Beadle, Senior Technical Engineer, said, “It’s been a steep learning curve as we’ve worked to implement BIM across the Group. However, we are now at a stage whereby we, and our clients, can reap the benefits. We can help build a model that will give a more immersive building illustration with far greater detail than ever before. Projects are better visualised and managed, the design intent is less likely to change, specifications are established, and suitable products identified upfront. It’s a big step forward for us in being able to improve the design-to-development process and a valuable and complementary addition to our in-house services, including thermal, structural and rainwater calculations.”

For further information on CA Group’s BIM offering please email technical@cagroup.co.uk

CA Group – Enquiry 119

Nvelope and SFS solutions help Roofdec deliver for major retail and leisure development

LEADING BUILDING ENVELOPE CONTRACTOR ROOFDEC HAS CHOSEN RAINSCREEN SUPPORT AND FASTENING SOLUTIONS FROM SFS FOR MAJOR NEW BUILDING PROJECTS AS PART OF ITS RECORD £9M CLADDING CONTRACT FOR THE SPRINGS, A NEW RETAIL AND LEISURE DEVELOPMENT AT THORPE PARK LEEDS.

Roofdec’s contract involved 26,000m² of roofing, with an external envelope. Two Nvelope rainscreen support systems were used for the façade installation and additional elevations feature 12mm Marley Equitone Natura rainscreen.

For the fixing of key elements of the façade, high performance austenitic stainless steel fasteners were specified. Here SFS products were selected, including fasteners featuring a durable gold powder coated finish to complement the stunning façade panels which are visible from the nearby M1 motorway.

Additional SFS stainless steel fasteners were used to attach cladding panels with a mirrored finish, again to deliver optimum aesthetics.

Roofdec Managing director Jon Barnes Jnr said: “Thorpe Park Leeds is a significant development which is important for the future economic development of Leeds and the wider city region. We are delighted to have been appointed to help in the construction of a number of major new buildings for The Springs and partner with the Nvelope and SFS teams to deliver a high quality result for the client.

“It really has been a team effort from the architects, design, supply chain, management and obviously the operatives installing the various complex specifications throughout the project. It is a credit to everyone involved at the standard of quality achieved and certainly one all parties can be proud of.”

SFS – Enquiry 120

Kingspan installed on pioneering manufacturing building

The University of Nottingham is developing the manufacturing solutions of tomorrow at its new, RIBA award winning research facility featuring pipe and duct insulation from Kingspan Industrial Insulation. To optimise the performance of building services, over 7000 metres of Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation was installed on pipework across the building. The product has an aged thermal conductivity as low as 0.025 W/m·K (at 10°C mean), making it the most thermally efficient pipe insulation in common use within the UK construction industry today.

Kingspan – Enquiry 121

Sika Sarnafil and partners scoop NFRC awards

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.

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.

Aim Developments, another of Sika Sarnafil’s Registered Contractors, won the Single Ply Roofing award for the roof of the An Crùbh (The Hub) community centre situated on the beautifully rugged Isle of Sky.

John Love, Senior Technical Advisor for Scotland at Sika Sarnafil said: “It is testament to our commitment to not only provide the best quality single ply systems, but also to work closely with our highly skilled roofing contractors, supporting them to deliver awardwinning projects.”

Sika Sarnafil – Enquiry 122

Freefoam are committed to working with stockists to help us grow

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS CAN BE A POWERFUL TOOL IN ANY COMPANY KIT BAG - WITH VIDEO TESTIMONIALS BEING ESPECIALLY VALUABLE. FREEFOAM BUILDING PRODUCTS ARE DELIGHTED TO LAUNCH A NEW VIDEO FEATURING LONG STANDING CUSTOMER WILLMOTTS PLASTIC BUILDING PRODUCTS TO HIGHLIGHT THE PARTNERSHIP THEY SHARE AND THE SUCCESS THIS HAS BROUGHT.

Filmed at Willmotts warehouse in Reading, and on a location at a local housing development, the video gives an insight in to how Willmotts operate and the support they receive from Freefoam. Interviews with the Managing Director Scott Willmott and George Petts, Business Development Manager, illustrate how the 20-year relationship has benefited both companies, and is set to continue in the future.

Scott explained “Working with a manufacturer like Freefoam is invaluable to us. We find them to be approachable, helpful and interested in us succeeding. The housebuilders we supply often include bespoke features on their designs and we need to be able to meet these demands. Freefoam have consistently been flexible and creative in supplying us with adapted and bespoke products – which has been one of the big advantages to our partnership.”

Willmotts are an award-winning family owned business, specialising in supplying the full range of Freefoam PVC building products including fascia, soffit, guttering and cladding products to leading national house builders. Based in Reading, they serve the South of England through a fleet of six vehicles. Started back in 1984 by Tony and Pauline Wilmott, the company has gone from strength to strength with sons Scott and Ryan now taking control of the company. Alongside George Petts, Business Development Manager, who has been with Willmotts for over 15 years, the team offer a wealth of experience and knowledge to their customers.

Freefoam provide a comprehensive support package for all stockist partners to help them build their business. From sales support by a dedicated Area Sales Manager, Customer Service support throughout the ordering and delivery process and a wide range of

marketing materials Freefoam are able to provide all the tools to help suppliers and their installer customers sell more.

Scott summarised “When we were looking at suppliers we felt Freefoam really shared our values. They are committed to working with stockists and give us all the support we need to offer our customers an excellent service which helps our business grow.”

Freefoam – Enquiry 123

Roofshield saving for Sea View properties

The superior quality and breathability of Roofshield has delivered significant savings in time and cost to a series of sea facing properties in northeast England.

The 35 semi-detached properties at Sea View, Berwick form part of a wider programme of housing stock upgrades to over 200 homes across the region on behalf of leader developer Bernicia Homes.

Sto provides perfect acoustic solution

The need for a proven acoustic solution, and a high ambition for the aesthetics, has led to an acoustic system from Sto being specified for a £7.5 million Garden Museum redevelopment. Alun Jones of Dow Jones Architects. “These spaces feature concrete floors and floor-to-ceiling glazing, so in order to achieve an acoustic environment with a reverberation time of less than 0.8 seconds we used a Sto seamless acoustic ceiling. Having used the Sto solution on a previous project we were confident that it would be perfect for the museum, and Sto worked closely with us to create a balanced acoustic system.” Sto – Enquiry 124

Roofshield is recognised as one of the highest performing roofing membrane solutions, and has become the preferred choice of architects, developers and contractors.

Many vapour permeable underlays use an airtight VP film layer to achieve their performance, whilst Roofshield’s patented SMS (Spunbond Meltblown Spunbond) 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.

It has an extremely high degree of vapour permeability, as well as air permeability, so will still perform in conditions in which air tight alternatives will not.

Since 2012 NHBC has issued technical guidance which acknowledges that there are

some vapour permeable roof underlays that permit both vapour and air to pass through them.

A. Proctor Group – Enquiry 125

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IDS made its debut at the Surfaces and Materials Show to showcase innovative new and existing products from its expansive portfolio. As the UKs largest distributor of decorative surfaces, IDS offers contractors, architects and designers access to over 12,000 products from more than 40 prestigious surface material brands. The IDS portfolio embraces the world’s most pioneering materials, which are brought to the UK after researching and investing in the latest surface innovations. On show were a wide selection of wall panelling, worksurfaces, flooring and decorative panel products.

IDS – Enquiry 126

Raising skill levels with Galliford Try

When a titan of the construction industry, Galliford Try wanted to raise skill levels amongst its staff the company turned to British Gypsum and its Site Manager training course to get results. Bill Greaves, Quality & Improvement Manager, came across British Gypsum’s Site Manager training course, a one-day course that offers valuable insight and advice on the company’s range of plasterboards, partitioning and ceiling systems. Bill has booked Galliford Try employees onto three separate sessions with British Gypsum’s training staff. He’s had a further 20 people sign up in subsequent weeks.

British Gympsum – Enquiry 128

Baffle ceiling for Rome Airport extension

The recent refurbishment of Italy’s Fiumicino airport in Rome has seen the design and specification of a vast sweeping ceiling canopy incorporating Hunter Douglas Architectural’s Tavola Baffle ceiling system. 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. A range of perforated patterns can be incorporated for enhanced acoustic absorbtion.

Hunter Douglas – Enquiry 127

Junckers solid oak floors at contemporary addition to college

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.

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

The flooring contractor was Capital Floors Ltd.

Junckers – Enquiry 129

British Gypsum responds to Autumn 2018 Budget

David Hall, British Gypsum’s National Technical Academy Manager, said it was no surprise that Chancellor, Philip Hammond, confirmed that the 10 per cent apprenticeship fees that small businesses had to pay will now be reduced to 5%. “On the face of it, this is welcome news as the Apprenticeship Levy has come under much criticism since it was first introduced not least for the pressure it was putting on SMEs and their ability to deliver apprenticeship schemes,” added. “However, it is disappointing that no fixed date for this adjustment has been confirmed.”

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The Flower Bowl development features the Ocean Fish and Chips Restaurant and six designs from Polyflor’s Palettone PUR range were selected to create the bespoke floor in the dining area of the restaurant. Caramel Kick, Buttered Corn and Hay Grain featured to create a sand effect and the blues of Weekend Sky, Superior Sky and Sapphire Star were used in a waved pattern to create the Sea. By using water jet technology, the company’s Design Service can create logos, motifs and intricate images with Polyflor’s high performance flooring.

Polyflor – Enquiry 132

The Sultan of Nazrin Shah Centre by Níall McLaughlin Architects is a graceful addition to the listed parkland at Worcester College, Oxford.

IDS offers a complete surfacing solution

Restaurant dives into the Palettone collection

Osmo UK has expanded its Spray-Wax range with the introduction of a new 3010 Natural option. Developed with professional users in mind, Spray-Wax provides a durable, low maintenance and hardwearing surface for all interior wood, including those in wet rooms. Osmo UK Spray-Wax is based on the original Polyx-Oil finish. Application is made easy with a cup spray gun, airless/air mix or HVLP. Simply spray the product on to the wood surface to achieve deep, long-lasting penetration. SprayWax accentuates the wood’s natural character with a slight white colour tone to emphasise the grain.

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Lyndon in full bloom at The Flower Bowl

The Flower Bowl in Preston, Lancashire is a new and extraordinary mixed leisure destination that is home to Lyndon’s luxurious handcrafted and bespoke seating solutions specified throughout the venue’s premium cinema and bowling alley. To create an intimate and sophisticated viewing experience, each screen is adorned with Lyndon’s plush two-seater sofas and armchairs that are finished in opulent velvets and patterned fabrics. Lyndon bespoke banquette seating was also specified within the venue’s ten pin bowling alley - aptly named the Copper Bowl.

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CTD Architectural Tiles supplies bespoke designs to Nando’s

Importance of work environment for mental wellbeing underlined

To mark the 20th anniversary of National Stress Awareness Day, Milliken hosted a practical session for designers and architects.

In the fourth of their series of wellbeing events leading flooring manufacturer Milliken invited Neil Shah (founder and Director or the Stress Management Society and best-selling author) to run an ‘excelling under pressure’ workshop. Interior designers and architects are known to be amongst the most stressed workers with tight deadlines, financial pressure and an ultracompetitive environment.

Invited guests made up of interior designers and architects gathered at Milliken’s Clerkenwell showroom for a workshop designed to build self-awareness, resilience and to empower individuals to recognise workplace stress and tackle stress-related challenges at work through effective coping strategies. Stress guru Neil Shah explained that our typical response of turning to stimulants (such as caffeine, refined sugar, nicotine and alcohol) at times of pressure exasperates the problem. As an alternative he shared breathing techniques and ways to

help individuals define and articulate their stress levels.

In a Nationwide study just completed by the Stress Management Society for Peldon Rose 95% of respondents state their physical work environment is important for their wellbeing and mental health.

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Known for its unique style, vibrant interiors and eye-catching patterns, supplying tiles to Nando’s Sydenham required particular attention to detail from the CTD Architectural Tiles specification team. CTD Architectural delivered a bespoke fabricated tile design, resulting in a distinctive look for the restaurant. Following the architect’s brief to provide something unique in design, CTD Architectural Tiles created a bespoke offering from the popular Kursaal range. Creating a statement entrance, a mixture of two colours from the range were used, Kursaal Slate and Kursaal Raven, supplied in specific cuts all fabricated especially for this project.

CTD Architectural Tiles – Enquiry 135

Fittings and hardware specialists Häfele have engineered a revolutionary plinth fitting and adjustment tool, AXILO™. Designed to reduce the cabinet installation and assembly time by up to 50%, Axilo is both quick and efficient. The ergonomic design eliminates the need for awkward bending, crawling or stretching.

The arm, which serves as an extension tool, can be used from any angle and can be operated by hand or with an electrical tool, for added convenience. Axilo can be used on all types of cabinets and is a suitable for areas that are difficult to access.

Hafele – Enquiry 137

New industrial LED luminaire from Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald Lighting has just launched a new industrial luminaire designed for subways and walkways as well as prisons, police cells and stations. The LED Stronghold is a high specification, high quality luminaire manufactured from mild steel with a white lacquered finish and a flat, vandal-resistant opal polycarbonate diffuser. It has been tested to BSI 66662 up to and beyond an IK10 impact rating. The new LED Stronghold luminaire is designed to attain Anti-Ligature status and is tested to the requirement of the National Offenders Management Services.

Fitzgerald Lighting – Enquiry 138

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Osmo UK sprays the way to hardwearing and durable protection

Häfele introduces plinth fitting and adjustment tool

HeartFelt®

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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