Specification Product Update Issue 02 2019

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Product manufacturing rises but investment stalls amid Brexit uncertainty

The construction products manufacturing sector reported favourable results in the first quarter of 2019, with continued growth in the sales of products and materials.

Despite the environment of uncertainty relating to Brexit, manufacturers’ sales expectations for the next 12 months remained optimistic.

The Construction Products Association’s State of Trade Survey for 2019 Q1 reveals a balance of 46% of both heavy side and light side manufacturers experienced a rise in sales during the quarter. Growth in product manufacturers’ output is anticipated to rise further in the coming months, with 33% of heavy side firms and half of those on the light side expecting an increase in sales in Q2.

A lack of clarity over the political and economic situation may be holding back product manufacturers’ capital investment, however. Only 8% of heavy side firms, on balance, reported an annual increase in investment in structures and 17% reported investment in plant and equipment was higher than a year ago. This compares to five-year average balances of 21% and 54%, respectively.

offices, industrial factories and high-end residential.

“Contrast this with almost half of product manufacturers reporting increased sales in Q1, and the anecdotes of onsite stockpiling further down the supply chain seem to be ringing true.

“Although the uncertain climate may be helping manufacturers’ sales, the negative impact has been on the sector’s capital investment.

“Heavy side firms have reported a noticeable slowing in investment in new buildings and plant, and investment intentions for the next year remain equally muted.

“With the risk of a No-Deal Brexit and its damaging effect on construction activity still present, clarity is urgently required.”

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Rebecca Larkin, CPA Senior Economist said: “Recent construction data has painted a mixed picture of the demand for manufacturers’ output, particularly in sectors where confidence has been hit by Brexit-related uncertainty such as commercial

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Delta Membrane Systems

Delta Membrane Systems awarded BBA Certificate for Koster Deuxan 2C

The Koster Deuxan 2C sealant for the safe waterproofing of building structures from Delat Membrane Systems has been awarded BBA Certification (Certificate 18/5509). BBA certification is a mark of quality, safety and reliability and is recognised throughout the industry. In the opinion of the BBA, KÖSTER Deuxan 2C, if installed, used and maintained in accordance with this Certificate, can satisfy or contribute to satisfying the relevant requirements in relation to NHBC Standards, Chapter 5.4 Waterproofing of basements and other below ground structures. Where Grade 3 waterproofing protection is required and the below ground wall retains more than 600 mm the system should be used in combination with either a Type B or C waterproofing protection. Merlin Way, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6HR T: 01992 523 523 E: info@deltamembranes.com www.deltamembranes.com

Crittall

Crittall launch innovative thermally broken steel window Crittall has launched T60 - a highly innovative thermally broken steel window and door system with slim profiles that combine traditional aesthetics with 21st Century levels of performance. T60 features an advanced high density polyurethane isolator as a thermal barrier. This, together with housing high performance double or triple glazing up to 37mm wide, ensures the system surpasses the requirements of current regulations while at the same time providing contemporary levels of comfort, particularly in harsher weather conditions where traditional steel windows may not have previously been sufficient. Marketleading weathertightness performance has been tested to European and ASTM Standards. T60 is corrosion protected and finished with Duralife, an architectural grade polyester powder coating. Francis House, Freebournes Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 3UN T: 01376 530800 E: hq@crittall-windows.co.uk www.crittall-windows.co.uk

Hemsec

When you can improve your reputation by using the right insulated panels, it makes sense to work with Hemsec

We are proud to be one of the UK’s largest and longest-standing insulated panel manufacturers. We work in partnership across the supply chain, and are trusted by companies who need absolute confidence in the timely delivery of high quality, durable building materials. Together, we create energy-efficient industrial, commercial and residential structures, taking responsibility in today’s environment for the generations of tomorrow. Metal and Timber faced products including SIPs exceed CE standards, by testing them more thoroughly than even the most rigorous accreditation requires. Guarantees of up to 40 and 60 years underpin our promise of quality.

Stoney Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside L35 9LL T: 0151 426 7171 E: enquiries@hemsec.com www.hemsec.com

Aurubis

Nordic Copper Inside and Out

A strong, decorative approach to copper cladding for both internal and external surfaces – combining three different Nordic Copper products from Aurubis – defines the redevelopment of Onslow House, a prominent commercial headquarters building in the heart of Guildford. The updated, massive, glazed entrance atrium incorporates feature walls – including inset doors – faced with horizontal copper panels, alternating in three different surfaces: Nordic Standard bright ‘mill finish’, Nordic Brown Light and Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper. Structural columns are similarly enwrapped with alternating finish copper bands and the copper detailing is even continued into elements of bespoke furniture. The Nordic Brown range from Aurubis offers lighter or darker colour shades determined by the thickness of oxide layer.

T: 01875 812 144

E: g.bell@aurubis.com www.nordiccopper.com

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Architextural

World’s first self-adhesive transparent window fabric

Architextural, part of William Smith Group 1832, has announced it is the chosen UK supplier of a new, revolutionary selfadhesive window fabric - Squid. Squid, owned by textile company Lampe Textiles NV, is the very first transparent fabric that also acts as a self-adhesive curtain, and a popular non-PVC alternative to traditional decorative window films. Increasingly popular with interior designers and architects, the innovative window solution has a 5-year durability, as well as helping to retain privacy, and let in natural light. Its unique texture offers a realistic feel and minimalistic design. It is quick and easy to install, applied directly onto glass surfaces it is suitable for any type and shape of window.

Grove Works, Queen Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8JQ T: 1833 690305 E: info@architextural.co.uk

www.architextural.co.uk

Kemper System

Kemper System tops London’s best new extension

Kemper System has helped to create an award-winning home extension, featuring a unique swooping roof structure. Designed by architects Tonkin Liu, the ‘Sun Rain Room’ forms part of the restoration of a Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse in London. Kemper System’s Kemperol 2K-PUR was specified to waterproof a main feature of the extension - a curved, 10m-long roof, which has been constructed above a new garden room on the ground floor. After the Kemperol 2K-PUR had been applied, it was topped with richly planted sedum. However, as parts of the roof’s perimeter remained visible, Kemperol Reflect was also applied. This is a white waterproofing system ensuring the surface temperature remains cooler than when using traditional darker roofing materials.

30 Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RW

T: 01925 445532 E: enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk

www.kempersystem.co.uk

Freefoam

We’ll be working our Grey back to you

Freefoam has added the Square and Ogee gutter in the popular Anthracite Grey colour option, to help them gain market share in a growing sector. Designed to complement the existing Round and Deep gutter systems and manufactured to Ral No. 7016 the ranges offer an exact match to door and window systems, giving customers the range to satisfy the growing demands of homeowners and developers.

Freefoam also manufacture a wide range of PVC fascia and soffit in Anthracite Grey providing a suite of colour roofline products. Customers have access to all the products they need to meet the demands of today’s consumers and gain valuable market share.

77-83 St James’ Mill Rd, Northampton NN5 5JP

T: 01604 591110 E: info@freefoam.com

www.freefoam.com

CUPA PIZARRAS

Cupa Pizarras chosen for Camphill Blair Drummond

CUPA PIZARRAS has been specified for the historic Camphill Blair Drummond site. In keeping with the area’s heritage Heavy 3 slate was chosen for six stunning homes for day students and residents; due to its desired aesthetics, durability and flexibility. Located in the outskirts of Stirling amongst rolling hills and exquisite Scottish scenery, Camphill Blair Drummond provides a warm, friendly and home-from-home living environment for young people with complex learning difficulties. With the traditional setting, it was imperative that a roofing slate was chosen that could fit in with the historic design of the buildings. CUPA PIZARRAS’ Heavy 3 is popular in Scottish heritage areas due to its resemblance to Ballachulish, the time-honoured blue-black slate. This appears on many older buildings but is no longer quarried in Scotland.

Office 3, 111 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, London SW1W 0SR T: 020 3904 3001 E: uk@cupapizarras.com www.cupapizarras.com/uk

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Product Highlights

Levolux balconies impress at Bakers Quay

Provender is a new residential development at Bakers Quay in Gloucester, which benefits from a custom balcony solution from Levolux. Each rectangular-shaped balcony starts with custom first-fix steel brackets. The brackets are designed to allow pre-assembled balconies to be quickly and easily bolted onto the building. Levolux’s innovative ‘bolt-on’ balcony design takes account of project specific requirements. Site access and storage restrictions are easily accommodated, while use of cranes and other specialist lifting equipment is minimised. Levolux’s dedicated balcony assembly centre has enough capacity to satisfy ‘just-in-time’ delivery requirements for multiple large projects. Once on-site, Levolux finishes the balconies with frameless glass balustrading, before they are lifted and carefully secured to the building.

JS Air Curtains’ new product catalogue

JS Air Curtains has released an updated product catalogue including over 450 units and customisation features set to inspire architects into making a design feature of their entrance’s air barrier system. As well as

Stay on guard with Kee Walk

The new Mini Pocket spirit levels from Hultafors Tools

It’s always been Hultafors Tools’ vision to give professional tradesmen and women the best quality tools for optimal on-site performance. That’s why these new Mini Pocket spirit levels have now been added to its range of best in class levelling and marking equipment. The ergonomic design includes a crushproof vial with a +60% magnifying effect and luminescent effect for easy reading in light or dark conditions.

There’s also a strong protective casing and, what’s more the magnetic version is ideal for accurate vertical measuring. Both new models look great and, added to all the other products in the Hultafors’ range, there’s something to suit every conceivable levelling requirement.

clear product information and at-a-glance selection guides, the catalogue incorporates lots of images to illustrate the vast array of mounting systems, colours and aesthetic options available. New to the exposed range is the Essensse Neo air curtain, a highly efficient model, ideal for small shops and restaurants to office buildings and banks. Its unique “straw system outlet” steadily blows out air at high pressure to provide the best possible seal across a doorway.

Kee Safety has expanded its range of safe access solutions for roof top walkways and stepovers with the introduction of Kee Walk® with Guardrail. A cost effective and modular approach to guardrail protection, this system provides roofers, contractors and maintenance teams with a clear demarcation route to eliminate potential fall hazards. Designed to provide a level, anti-slip walking surface on standing seam, composite panels and metal roofing, Kee Walk® with Guardrail can be easily adapted to a wide range of roof surfaces, slopes, steps, traverses and pitches up to 35⁰. Thanks to its modular design, the system can be quickly and easily set up and mounted to the roof.

Fifteen not out for Resiblock and developer

Resiblock and Rialto Homes are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the successful sealing of the Hewetts Quay site in Barking. Barking and Dagenham Council had anticipated that any flooding from the local River Roding would lead to removal of jointing sand and the potential for destabilisation of the bedding sand. With the use of Clay Blocks at Hewetts Quay this risk was further heightened. Resiblock liaised with both Rialto Homes and Barking and Dagenham Council and Resiblock ‘22’ was installed in the Spring of 2004. In the 15 years since, Resiblock ‘22’ has withstood all minor flooding that has occurred in the area, whilst also protecting against trafficking in the area.

IDS expands Malmo Rigid luxury vinyl flooring potential

IDS’s luxury vinyl flooring, Malmo Rigid has been successfully tested by Exova BM TRADA for its use with a water piped underfloor heating (UFH) system. The Tiles and Plank formats of Malmo Rigid were performance tested over the radiant heat UFH system of water pipes encased in concrete screed and with no significant movement or change in visual effects. Malmo™ Rigid flooring features advanced Välinge 5G installation system, making it fast and easy to fit, and has a built-in 1mm underlay. It comes with 17 fashionable tile and woodgrain designs and has a warranty of up to 15 years for residential applications and seven years for commercial applications.

Product Highlights

Expona provides stylish finish to sports store

A selection of Expona Commercial Stone and Wood effect Luxury Vinyl Tiles were used in the recent renovation work completed at Elverys Sports’ Bridgewater Store in Arklow, Ireland. The Expona Commercial range was created to bring flooring solutions that are tailor made to suit the customers vision with reproductions of the widest range of natural and man-made materials combined with innovative modern finishes. Designed for commercial interiors, all Expona products are enhanced with Polyflor PUR, Polyflor’s exclusive and robust polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked and UV cured to provide superior cleaning benefits and a cost effective maintenance regime. The Expona Commercial range features 80 inspiring wood, stone and abstract effect designs, 55 of which are brand new additions to the collection.

Amtico chosen for Tenpin’s refurbishment

When Tenpin decided to reconfigure the layout of its leisure complex in Hounslow and embark on a complete refurbishment, it was in need of practical flooring that could cope with a high level of footfall, and Amtico proved to be the perfect choice. The Amtico Signature collection was used in the approach to the bowling lanes to direct the player to the game, while also making the bowlers’ lanes distinct from one another. The design agency, Dover Design, achieved this by devising their own bespoke laying pattern, utilising Amtico’s precision cutting capabilities to create triangle-shaped LVT tiles. Amtico Carpet tiles were used throughout the rest of the facility, as they are hard wearing, easy to replace and allowed the design team to create specific zones. They also helped create the illusion of pathways through the layout, guiding visitors to different zones.

Toolden and illbruck prove their firm bond at Scotland Build

Visitors to Toolden’s stand at Scotland Build in Glasgow will be able to see first-hand the impressive array of illbruck sealants and adhesives for the building, plumbing and electrical trades. Such partnerships keep illbruck at the forefront of the construction

Spirotech heads for success in 2019

Following a successful 2018, experts in heating and cooling systems and water treatment, Spirotech, has made a number of key appointments and relocated its UK head office to position itself closer to SMEs, contractors and commercial clients.

Sales Engineers Mark Hockton and Paul McDowell, who have 40 years’ HVAC experience between them, have joined the team with a remit to focus on developing the company’s commercial customer base.

Paul and Mark bring with them a wealth of knowledge in the commercial market with previous roles focusing on specification, installation and sales.

Another new recruit is Jacqui Kelly, who has joined as Sales Support Representative. She will be based at Spirotech’s new UK head office in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

Kevan Peaker, Spirotech Business Unit Director for the UK, said: “2019 is off to an exciting start. The relocation of our head office means we are more closely located to small businesses, contractors and our commercial clients.

industry. By listening to distributors such as Toolden, illbruck is able to develop products that help the builder comply with everchanging building standards.

Toolden and Duo Tool have built up a good relationship with illbruck in the last few years and are pleased to be one of illbruck’s major distributors. Scotland Build 2019 takes place at the SEC Glasgow on March 20 and 21 and you can find Toolden’s stand at C46.

Helifix concealed repairs restore failed arches at listed brewery

The 170 year old, Grade ll listed, Hook Norton Brewery in Oxfordshire, was suffering from internal and external cracking due to the failure of 15 brick arches. This was caused by the decay of internal timbers and movement of the surrounding brickwork. HeliBars were bonded into mortar beds above each opening, on both the interior and exterior walls, forming masonry beams that reinforced the brickwork, supported the wall above and spread the loads. Other cracks were stitched using single HeliBars bonded across the cracks. These sympathetic repairs efficiently and economically restored integrity whilst retaining the original materials and aesthetics of this important listed structure.

“The commercial sector is an area which is expanding and becoming a sizeable part of Spirotech’s business. The addition of Mark, Paul and Jacqui builds on Spirotech’s success throughout 2018, for both domestic and commercial markets. We are looking forward to further developing our market share this year and reinforcing our position as a trusted supplier to the commercial sector.”

THE FUTURE IS CONNECTED.

As the digital pioneer of the pumps industry, Wilo is driven by experience and commitment, by inspiration and a thirst for innovation, and by creativity and competence to provide holistic solutions from a single source. As a full-service provider and expert in technical building services and equipment, Wilo redefines the meaning of proximity to the customer through tailored and networked products and systems. Offering tailored and highly efficient digital solutions – that is our ambition.

Experience the world of Wilo –digital, connected, liveable. www.wilo.co.uk

Product Highlights

RCM adds Abet Laminati to their portfolio

RCM, the complete through wall solutions supplier is delighted to announce the addition of Abet Laminati MEG HPL façade to its already impressive portfolio.

Robust, compact and long-lasting, MEG – Material Exterior Grade building façade by Abet Laminati is specifically designed for outdoor applications. This versatile and durable range is made up of a rigid core combined with a decorative surface consisting of weather-resistant thermosetting resins. The high pressure laminate (HPL) is often used as rainscreen cladding, as well as on balconies. Having the BBA Agrément certificate makes MEG an ideal choice for architects and with 58 colours, 31 woodgrains, 5 concrete and metal effect finishes the possibilities are huge.

The new agreement between RCM and Abet Laminati to supply MEG facades follows RCM celebrating a most promising start to the year with ever increasing orders in their façade ranges.

“As a company we have been going from strength to strength and it is a great achievement that we are able to bolster

Completing the Circle

Creating a fresh new look for its offices and stores, Belgian supermarket giant, the Colruyt Group, has turned to UNILIN, division panels, to help it complete the circle and repurpose its old retail and office interior fittings.

The family-owned Colruyt Group is famed for its sustainable approach to retailing and is active in many initiatives positively impacting its entire supply chain. As part of its drive towards a circular, sustainable approach - that it sees just as important as competitive pricing – the retailer has placed reuse high on its agenda. So, when it came to creating a fresh new look for its offices, it turned to its long-running relationship with UNILIN, division panels, to see what could be done:

“Our current chipboard is 100% circular,” explains specification director, Christof De Poorter. “Comprising 85% recycled wood, the remaining 15% is sourced from thinning and waste flows from the timber industry. We save an average of 5,000 trees per day and reduce CO2 emissions by some 1.2million tonnes a year.”

our façade range by adding the unique and versatile Abet Laminati MEG cladding range. We are always looking to the future and strive to give our customers the best possible solutions to their projects.” (Ian Quinton, Managing Director RCM)

About RCM

Established in 2004, RCM is a major supplier of complete through wall solutions to the UK construction industry.

Supplying specialist building boards, façades, breather membranes and airtightness solutions, RCM offers a fully integrated approach to the building envelope whilst delivering on time and budget.

RCM are a market leader in providing innovative products and solutions designed and tested to meet the demanding needs of construction. Specified for use in external façades, fire protection, acoustic, airtightness and decorative applications, RCM’s extensive portfolio has been installed on many of the UK’s largest projects.

CPD Seminars

For those interested in finding out more,

RCM provides informative CPD sessions including a guide to materials, applications and specification considerations for building boards, internal and external linings and rainscreen façades, covering:

• What a specifier needs to consider

• Board materials and benefits

• Board applications

• Work on site

For more details call 0800 612 4662 or email info@rcmltd.biz.

Colruyt Group took this circular process one step further, delivering its old panels and shelves directly to UNILIN, so that they could be recycled and returned for use in its new offices. UNILIN undertook a sophisticated cleaning process involving a range of technologies including NIR (near infared), sifting, induction and magnetism, before working them into new Evola panels to be used within the retailer’s offices. Selecting H720 BST White Birch and 625 BST Silicon, Colruyt has selected a look that’s fresh, yet easy to maintain and resistant to the knocks of modern working environments. More importantly, it has brought new transparency to the materials it specifies.

“We sense just how important sustainability is to our customers and our circular approach helps them to take action,” continues Christof De Poorter. “Colruyt’s approach and commitment to taking every step possible to become more sustainable shows that consumers are no longer buying just a product, they place a great deal of importance on the complete production chain.”

Colruyt is not the only company to take advantage of UNILIN’s circular chipboard production with more and more organisations looking for positive actions on sustainability to increase transparency and gain competitive advantage.

SG System Products

Introducing the Illumine LED Handrail System

SG System Products have added an exciting new illuminated handrail to their range of handrail and balustrading systems. It can be specified on all of the companies existing product range including Stargard, Sentinel and Citadel handrail systems.

• Individual LED’s can be positioned to meet specific lighting levels

• Suitable for interior and exterior applications

• Vandal resistant

• Corrosion resistant

• Can be fitted to stainless steel ‘Warm to the touch’ or brass handrail systems

Unit 22, Wharfedale Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 4JP T: 01473 240055 E: sales@sgsystems.co.uk www.handrailsuk.co.uk

• Provides additional security and health and safety to poorly lit areas

• Minimises the need for overhead lights

Dimming and emergency options are also available, further increasing the flexibility of the Illumine range, and motion sensors can be used to control the inserts. SG System Products offers a wide range of high quality, bespoke, hand finished, balustrade and handrail systems for stairs, balconies, atriums and ramped access (meeting the requirements of the DDA).

Schlüter-Systems Ltd

Virtual Reality Provides an Accessible Introduction to Tiling Systems

Designed by Lewis and Hickey Architects, Schlüter-Systems’ current UK offices opened in 2015. The 3480m2 premises routinely receive an enthusiastic reaction from visitors; with this in mind, they became the focus of the company’s first ever Google 360 Tour. Through use of a VR headset, individuals can co-ordinate their own experience of the premises, which are designed to bring the company’s often-invisible products to life through images, displays and semi-concealed installations. Schlüter-Systems Ltd would love to share its VR experience with architects and specifiers. To request a free, specially branded Google Cardboard headset, call 01530 813396, email pr@schluter.co.uk or fill in the form at www.exploreschluter.co.uk.

Units 3-5 Bardon 22 Industrial Estate, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: pr@schluter.co.uk www.exploreschluter.co.uk

James Jones

James Jones forms partnership with Ockwells to offer stairwell protection

James Jones & Sons’ Timber Systems Division has entered into a partnership which will see it recommending Ockwells’ Stairwell Hatch System to all JJI-Joist customers in the future. After months of research in to available stairwell protection systems, James Jones’ Timber Systems Division has opted to recommend the Ockwells temporary site protection system because of its superior build quality, flexibility in applications of use and the simplicity of installing the system to house building and construction sites without adaptation to existing build practices. Independently tested and verified, the Ockwells Stairwell Hatch System is designed to provide full cover platforms over the stairwell openings in various combinations to suit all build sites and conditions. Head Office, Broomage Avenue, Larbert, Stirlingshire, FK5 4NQ T: 01324 562241 E: info@jamesjones.co.uk

www.jamesjones.co.uk

Keraflo

New videos from Keraflo detail the advantages of Tanktronic SCV

Two videos are now available online which highlight the advantages of Keraflo’s innovative Tanktronic Servo Ceramic Valve (SCV). The first video details sequential installation, with step-by-step captions to guide Building Services Engineers and professional installers when fitting an SCV inside a cold water storage tank as an integral part of a Tanktronic electronic tank management system. The second video features Cistermiser and Keraflo Technical Sales Manager Tim Harris, who presents the key features and benefits of the SCV to deliver a concise overview of the product. SCV is designed to efficiently match tank capacity to demand, with adjustable filling level parameters based on the size of the tank and water consumption needs. Woodley Park Estate, 59-69 Reading Road, Woodley, Berkshire, RG5 3AN T: 0118 921 9220 E: info@ourworldiswater.co.uk

www.ourworldiswater.co.uk

CTD Architectural Tiles

CTD Architectural Tiles introduces

Diesel Living collection

Inspired by the industrial and metropolitan world, CTD Architectural Tiles introduces the Diesel Living collection to its growing portfolio. Exploring a variety of materials, colours and unique finishes, Diesel Living combines the iconic urban aesthetic associated with the infamous brand with trend-led designs to deliver truly eye-catching tile solutions for contemporary spaces. The additions are: Diesel Camp; Diesel Cement Mexican; Diesel Cosmic Marble; and Diesel Glass Blocks. Part of the Saint-Gobain family, CTD Architectural Tiles specialises in the supply of high-quality ceramic tile finishes and tiling solutions across all sectors in the UK commercial specification market. It has clients in a variety of sectors including the leisure, retail and hospitality industries.

351 Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2UD

T: 0800 021 4835 E: info@ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

www.ctdarchitecturaltiles.co.uk

ITP

“A” First Class Flame Retardant Membrane

In a UK building materials first, Industrial Textiles & Plastics (ITP) has launched a Euroclass A2 flame retardant breathable membrane for roof and wall installations. Powerlon FlameOut Breathe Class A is a woven material, engineered to be rated noncombustible according to the highest level of UK and European standards. Independently tested to EN 13501-1, FlameOut Breathe Class A is rated A2-s1,d0. Prior to the launch of this innovative multipurpose breather membrane, the highest level of flame retardant breather materials offered in the UK were Class 0 (BS 476 Parts 6 & 7) or Euroclass B.

The introduction of FlameOut Breathe Class A is timely: changes to UK building regulations have banned the use of combustible materials on the external walls of new buildings over 18 metres that contain flats, plus new hospitals, residential care properties and dormitories in schools and student accommodation. “FlameOut Breathe Class A represents a new generation of fire protection materials for the construction industry,” said ITP’s Managing Director, Marc van der Voort. “It builds on our two decades of experience in flame retardant technology for construction materials as well as temporary containment sheeting.”

While the Euroclass B rating is the highest for flammable materials, Class A2 rated materials are non-combustible. The S1 rating indicates very limited smoke development while the d0 rating shows no burning droplets when the material is exposed to direct flame during the testing process.

CE Certified FlameOut Breathe Class A is heavyweight with very high tensile strength, good water vapour transmission and is rated W1 for water tightness. Proprietary FR tapes and glues are offered with the membrane for effective installation.

Other flame retardant breather membranes in the Powerlon range include FlameOut Breathe (rated Class B-s1,d0) and UV resistant breather membranes, which are suitable for use behind open or closed ventilated rainscreens and facades: Powerlon UV145FR (Class B-s3,d0) and Powerlon UV Colour FR (Class B-s2,d0). Also in the FlameOut product range are FlameOut Block and FlameOut Block Plus, flame retardant vapour control layers (VCLs) rated Class B-s1,d0.

Stillington Road, Easingwold ,York, YO61 3FA

T: 01347 825200 E: info@itpltd.com www.itpltd.com

EXTERNAL WORKS & DRAINAGE

Interpave

The Future is Permeable New legal requirements for Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) on developments across Wales now apply, heralding wider use of concrete block permeable paving. Meanwhile, the trade association Interpave has published the new Edition 7 of its definitive guidance to this essential SuDS technique.

Welsh National Standards point out that: “The SuDS approach mimics natural drainage, managing surface runoff at or close to the surface … and providing a range of additional benefits. …. Where SuDS are on the surface, high quality visual impact is essential to ensuring public acceptability and maximise amenity benefits.”

By its very nature, concrete block permeable paving is uniquely placed to meet these requirements, as an attractive, surface-based, multifunctional SuDS technique.

Permeable paving provides an inherent drainage system that requires no additional land take for water storage, treatment or conveyance. It also addresses both flooding and pollution issues, eliminating pipework, gulleys and manholes, and should therefore cost less than conventional drainage and paving.

Interpave’s new ‘Design and Construction of Concrete Block Permeable Pavements’ guidance covers the latest permeable paving techniques. The structural and hydraulic engineering design procedures have been comprehensively updated and new, straightforward maintenance guidance added. The guide is freely available to download via www.paving.org.uk

The Old Rectory, Main Street, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8DG T: 0116 232 5170 E: info@paving.org.uk www.paving.org.uk

FH Brundle

Fortitude Railing

Fortitude Traditional Railings innovative pre-welded panels and a simple bracket system will greatly reduce on-site installation time. The raking panel cleverly allows installation of railings on stairs and gradients whilst concealing the pivot points of each spindle.

The versatility of Fortitude Traditional railings offer almost limitless customization possibilities irrespective of installation size and gates are made using our gate kit and a standard railing panel cut to size on site. It is one of the easiest to install and most versatile off-the-shelf handrail solution on the market today and available in two polyester powder coated finishes, a contemporary black sand and an elegant white gloss. 24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com www.fhbrundle.co.uk

Marshalls

New brochure released Marshalls has been supplying natural stone to the UK market since the 1890’s and has since then developed an extensive range of sandstones, Yorkstones and granites from across the globe.

The new sandstone brochure contains Yorkstones from UK quarries together with materials that have been carefully selected via a long-established network of international stone partners in India and China.

The combination of high quality, technically excellent stones and Marshalls’ expertise in sourcing and processing makes for the ideal solution of commercial hard landscaping.

Landscape House, Premier Way, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, HX5 9HT T: 01422 312000 E: customeradvice@marshalls.co.uk

www.marshalls.co.uk

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Hauraton

Hauraton drainage systems at Bonus Arena –

Hull Venue

Surrounding the Bonus Arena is a public realm laid with grey stone paving and landscaped by re-form Landscape Architecture Limited with trees, lawns, flowerbeds and permanent stone seating. An effective surface water drainage system was essential to ensure all weather access to the venue. 140 metres of Hauraton RECYFIX® PRO 100 channels with FIBRETEC® heel-safe gratings were chosen for the job which blended well with the stone paving and would resist damage from applied grit rock salt in freezing weather. The material, PA-GF used to make the FIBRETEC® grating, was especially developed by Hauraton; the tough, UV resistant, fibre reinforced moulding offers high stability and huge strength for its weight.

Unit 4, Frenchs Avenue, Dunstable, LU6 1BH T: 01582 501380 E: TS-UK@hauraton.com www.hauraton.com

Long Rake Spar

Stunning resin driveway for farmhouse

South West Surfacing were contacted to transform the driveway of a farmhouse in Tavistock, Devon. The owners required a decorative resin bound finish to their drive that was self-draining and merged into loose gravel. The client also requested an aggregate that matched the loose stone they had outside the stables so South West Surfacing came to Long Rake Spar to provide the aggregates that would fulfil the brief.

Long Rake have a large range of decorative aggregates that are suitable for both resin bound paving and as a loose decorative ground covering so they were the obvious choice supplier. The decorative resin bound stone was applied to create an anti-slip and UV protected finish.

Youlgrave, Nr. Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LW

T: 01629 636210 E: sales@longrakespar.co.uk www.longrakespar.co.uk

EverEdge

Steel Edging for Hard Landscaping

EverEdge Halestem has been designed specifically for use in hard landscaping projects. Made from 2.0mm thick galvanised steel, EverEdge Halestem has an L shaped profile making it the ideal edging system to be used alongside tarmac/asphalt, resin bonded surfaces as well as brick and block paving. The Halestem range comes in a variety of heights from 50mm up to 150mm and the whole range comes with a rolled top edge giving a smooth 6.0mm wide top bead. EverEdge Halestem has been used around the country to edge projects of all shapes and sizes, from private driveways to university campuses. The versatility of the range, it is available in flexible or rigid versions, makes it quick and easy to install in most applications.

T: 01630 417120 E: enquiries@everedge.co.uk www.everedge.co.uk

Yeoman Rainguard

Yeoman

Rainguard Perfect for Old Chapel Cottage

When the current owners of The Old Chapel Cottage, (originally built in 1841), moved in they were keen to improve certain aspects of the cottage which included the replacement of the old dis-coloured and worn PVC gutters and downpipes. Wanting to replace these empathetically and in keeping with the age and location of the property, the Simpsons sourced Yeoman Rainguard’s products.

Yeoman Rainguard 130 x 100mm deep flow XL Aluminium gutters were installed on the cottage and adjoining garage. 75mm Dia. XL Aluminium downpipes were added topped off with attractive Motif cast aluminium rainwater hoppers.

Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Rd, Leeds LS12 5JB

T: 0113 279 5854 E: info@rainguard.co.uk www.rainguard.co.uk

Glidevale

Over 30 years of Glidevale profile and colour matching for tile and slate ventilators

Glidevale, the specialist building products and ventilation solutions provider, offers a comprehensive range of slate and tile ventilators, with over 450 choices of tile or slate profile available.

Glidevale’s range has been collated for over 30 years and includes hundreds of dedicated profiled tile ventilators matching almost any tile available on the market, making Glidevale tile vents suitable for new build and retrofit schemes.

Alongside its profile matching service, Glidevale can colour match to the exact blend of colours required. When profile and colour matched with neighbouring slates, tiles and ridges, the ventilators are almost indiscernible once installed.

In addition to profile matched tile and slate ventilators, Glidevale offers a range of universal ventilators which fit a large number of tile profiles. Where tile matching is unnecessary and a single solution is required for a number of roofs, the compact universal range can be utilised. This includes the Glidevale Versa-Tile G5, providing a ventilation area of 20,000mm² and purpose made to match virtually all interlocking

2 Brooklands Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 3SS

T: 0161 905 5700 E: technical@glidevale.com, www.glidevale.com/slateandtile

single lap tiles. Also suitable is the Universal Flat Interlocking In-Line® Tile, which has a ventilation area of 10,000mm² to be used with single-lap flat interlocking tiles. Tile vents are offered in seven UV-stable house colours and can be easily installed as part of the normal tiling process.

Magply

Magply boards cover superfast steel framing system

A cutting edge residential project in Essex is making use of Magply boards for both the internal lining and exterior cladding treatment to an innovative lightweight steel framing system, demonstrating the widely specified fire resistant product’s multiple attributes. The intention is to use the current project as a show-site for the rapid build MMC solution and the wide choice of finishes which will be available to future purchasers. One of the founding directors of developers ARG, Peter Spendley, commented: “The Magply boards were recommended by some colleagues who had used them on their own contracts and we have been very pleased with the performance as have our subcontractors like the dry-liners and plasterers.” Bradwell Hall, Bradwell-on-Sea, Southminster, CM0 7HX T: 01621 776252 E: gmp@intpetro.com www.magply.co.uk

Bilco

Safe access for the new Albukhary Foundation Gallery

Bilco UK supplied 21 special size Ladder Access Roof Hatches to the British Museum’s newest gallery, the Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World. Ladder access was required to the roof void area to allow for routine maintenance activities. Bilco UK’s SS-50TB Ladder Access Roof Hatches were specified by the architects, HoK. The SS-50TB Roof Hatches were made to order as they were required in a larger non-standard size, 1215mm x 915mm, than the standard stock sizes. The hatches were also manufactured with a PPC finish to blend in with the new roof. The SS-50TB is perfect for projects where regular roof access is required and safety is paramount.

Park Farm Business Centre, Fornham St. Genevieve, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TS T: 01284 701696 E: bilcouk@bilco.com www.bilcouk.co.uk

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd

Langley leads the way with hand applied liquid waterproofing

system

Langley Waterproofing Systems Ltd is leading the way with its new hand applied Cold Polyurea liquid waterproofing system. For use on flat roofs, balconies and walkways, Cold Polyurea is a quick to install, fast curing and durable solution. Cold Polyurea is an advanced, wet on wet, fully reinforced liquid waterproofing system. It is flexible and suitable for a number of applications and is suitable for flat roofs, balconies and walkways. Cold Polyurea is one of the fastest curing systems on the market – within just three hours of being installed, the roof can withstand foot traffic. Its fast application means installers are on site for less time, reducing disruption to the building.

Langley House, Lamport Drive, Heartlands Business Park, Daventry, Northants, NN11 8YH T: 01327 704778 E: enquiries@langley.co.uk www.langley.co.uk

A. Proctor Group

Howells Patent Glazing

New roof vent system from Howells

Howells Patent Glazing has launched its new roof vent system, which is designed to integrate with the company’s patent glazing bars and is also compatible with other systems. For complete flexibility, it can be accommodated into any application with overhead glazing, both single and double glazed. The vent attains the best achievable results when independently tested (Wintech) for air permeability, water tightness and wind resistance. With a five-year warranty, the new vent system comprises electrically operated opening ventilators connected to an open/close switch or digital control panel with rain sensor and thermostat. The vent can be managed using a manual worm gear & operating pole. EDPM glazing seals offer excellent longterm performance.

Triton Works, Woods Lane, Cradley Heath, Warley, West Midlands, B64 7AN T: 01384 820060 E: info@howellsglazing.co.uk

www.howellsglazing.co.uk

Wraptite

enhances thermal performance of awardwinning Eco House

An impressive new contemporary award-winning Eco House in Perthshire is set to benefit from the superior airtightness performance qualities of Wraptite from the A. Proctor Group. Wraptite, the only self-adhering external vapour permeable air barrier certified by the BBA, was installed as part of the Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs) construction of the home. The use of Wraptite in the construction makes a significant contribution to a building’s thermal performance by preventing lateral air movement. It also provides high vapour permeability in a continuously sealed, self-adhered, airtight membrane. Another key benefit of the system is that the high vapour permeability of Wraptite allows the substrate beneath to dry quickly and moisture vapour to escape. The Haugh, Ashgrove Rd, Blairgowrie PH10 7ER T: 01250 872261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com

www.proctorgroup.com

Grass Concrete

Grass Concrete Hits the Roof

The new Grassroof® is an overlay paving system that can be applied to new or existing flat roof structures. Grassroof® can be used as an extensive or simple-intensive paving layer, or as a base layer for intensive roof designs. Grassroof® with a simple “leave and lay” format, the units interlock together, laid directly onto the roof membrane or via a foil backed polystyrene underlay.

Grassroof® incorporates sedum turf laid on a Regarm moisture retaining blanket; no soil is required, and these succulent plants can store moisture. When installed, the lightweight system weighs as little as 4.39kg/m² providing an easy to install and maintain green solution.

Duncan House, 142 Thornes Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RE T: 01924 379443 E: info@grasscrete.com www.grasscrete.com

OnLevel

OnLevel’s new one-piece glass clamp provides multiple

benefits

OnLevel’s new one-piece glass clamp – Kronos - fixes glass securely and swiftly, via a simple ‘one piece’ connection. Not only does the Kronos clamp make life easier with a quicker installation and significant cost savings, Kronos has passed the ASTM B117 salt spray test (1,000 hours), meaning the zinc-nickel coated stainless steel clamp is assured to be rustproof. The innovative ‘one piece’ design means the clamp can be taken straight out of the box and fixed into place, removing the need to assemble/disassemble a traditional multi part clamp and tricky rubber gaskets. Made from one piece of high-performance stainless steel it fits all post connections, the unique design means that just one clamp is required for all applications.

8, Alexandria Court, Ashton Commerce Park, Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire, OL7 0QN T: 0161 804 9500 E: sales@onlevel-uk.com www.onlevel.com

Eternit

Add a contemporary edge with Eternit fibre cement slates

Combining the aesthetic charm of natural slate roof with the economical, functional and sustainable features of modern slate technology, Eternit fibre cement slates are transforming the expectations of specifiers and architects.

Available in four slate options, Thrutone, Rivendale, Birkdale and Garsdale, Eternit fibre cement slates offer unlimited design freedom through a wide range of colours, textures and visual appearance.

A popular choice for contemporary retail, educational, leisure and commercial structures, they offer the opportunity to produce innovative and imaginative designs with roof pitches as low as 15°.

Designed to support professionals in improving the overall sustainability of the build, they also achieve a ‘very good’ rating under BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing providing extra credits under BREEAM Schemes, with a low carbon footprint of 13 CO2e/m2

Featuring low wastage and ease of installation, fibre cement slates are the ideal choice for both renovation and new build projects and are supported by a complete range of complementary fittings and accessories.

Eternit fibre cement slates offer specifiers and designers the ideal solution for completing projects with ease. For further details about Eternit slates please visit: www.eternit.co.uk

Wellington Road, Burton on Trent DE14 2AP T: 01283 501555

www.eternit.co.uk

Mapei

Silancolor Tonachino PLUS by Mapei Mapei’s Silancolor Tonachino PLUS is a fibre-reinforced silicon resin-based coating, ideal for internal and external surfaces that can be affected by the growth of algae, mould and fungi. It comes in a paste form with good filling capacity, making it perfect for a contemporary finish. Silancolor Tonachino Plus is particularly ideal for protecting deteriorating or north-facing facades due to its excellent repellence to water and its resistance to UV rays, cracking, and ageing. Available in various grain sizes, including new 1.5mm, it combines the advantages of mineral coating materials for high breathability, as well as those of synthetic coatings for a uniform colour, excellent adhesion to old paintwork (depending on its condition), and is available in a wide range of colours.

Mapei House, Steel Park Road, Halesowen, West Midlands T: 0121 5086970 E: info@mapei.co.uk www.mapei.co.uk

Hunter Douglas

The HSBC UK building on Broad Street is the first in Birmingham to be constructed to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold accreditation standard – the globally recognised symbol of sustainability achievement. To attain the Gold LEED, the internal design was built using sustainable timber approved by the Forest Stewardship Council, which was sourced by Hunter Douglas Architectural. The international architectural

products company supplied 600m2 of MDF grill finished in RAL9010 white. The panels, 25mm wide and 115mm in height, were manufactured with a 120mm gap to create a modern and light, aesthetically pleasing look for the space. For the level 10 client meeting rooms, Hunter Douglas Architectural supplied 150m2 American White Oak veneered grill that was manufactured 39mm wide and 95mm deep, while for the HSBC University auditorium, it supplied 100m2 600 x 600mm of its Prestige American White Oak veneer panels. Acoustic control was achieved via the application of black non-woven acoustic fleece to the back of the panels and bespoke 9mm diameter holes in the panels.

8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF

T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk

Junckers

Striking circular floor for landmark pleasure dome

Junckers solid wood flooring has been installed at Spanish City in Whitley Bay as part of major refurbishment works. Architects, ADP, brought the seaside pleasure building back to its former glory by carefully restoring original decorative features in the Grade II listed building. The works included revealing the magnificent dome in the rotunda by removing a mezzanine floor, restoring the triple height ceiling to create a large, circular space. The grand room required a complimentary floor and the choice fell on Junckers’ Black Oak, which has been fitted in a striking concentric dodecagon pattern. Installed by Junckers’ Approved Contractor Stenhouse Flooring, the project features mitred joints which require a high level of skill and experience.

Unit A, 1 Wheaton Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3UJ T: 01376 534700 E: sales@junckers.co.uk

www.junckers.co.uk

Gerflor

Tremendous trio of Gerflor’s fitness floorings for Fairlawns Hotel

Fairlawns Hotel & Spa is a family-run hotel near Walsall in the West Midlands. A recent refurbishment of their gym facility would see a trio of international flooring specialist Gerflor’s fitness flooring products being specified to ensure that the free weights, cardio and stretch zones would meet the hotel’s high standards. A remit that would be ideally suited to Gerflor’s Powershock 300 and Creation 70 LVT, together with their worldrenowned Taraflex® sports flooring. John Pette, General Manager, Fairlawns Hotel & Spa said, ‘we needed to bring the existing gym facilities up to date. The gym membership income is vital to our business and increasingly the gym offering is an important part of hotel and spa guests’ requirements.”

Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com

www.gerflor.co.uk

HSBC banks on Hunter Douglas Architectural’s environmental credentials for new Birmingham HQ

Hunter Douglas Architectural’s commitment to sustainability has led to HSBC’s new ring-fenced banking headquarters in Birmingham to become one of the greenest in the city.

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Three is the magic number for new modular housing scheme

An innovative combination of three reflective, low emissivity wall construction membranes from Protect Membranes has been used to deliver the magic formula for a flagship affordable housing scheme in Swansea on behalf of Gwalia Housing / Pobl Group, delivering thermal efficiency benefits and reduced heat loss.

Based on the former Four Seasons Social Club site, the development is made up of 41 timber frame properties, offering a mix of one, two and three bedroom homes that provide a modern living space in keeping with local architecture.

Appointed by main contractor Morganstone, timber frame specialist Seven Oaks Modular Ltd constructed the wall panels offsite in their factory, followed by delivery and installation on-site. Installing Protect’s reflective membrane solution helped Seven Oaks Modular to reduce material waste during manufacture and value engineer without severely impacting labour cost. The timber frame panels incorporated Protect TF InterFoil, a vapour permeable, reflective membrane installed on the cold side of the insulation, with the foil facing into an airspace to

deliver low emissivity performance. This was combined with Protect TF200 Thermo, a reflective, external breather membrane and Protect VC Foil Ultra, an internal vapour control layer on the warm side of the insulation to help create a radiant barrier. This system achieved the client’s target U-value of 0.19W/m2K and achieved important insulation savings, with a reduced thickness of PIR needed for the 140mm stud without increasing the overall wall footprint.

Warren Rowlands, Senior Designer at Seven Oaks Modular commented, “The use of Protect’s full reflective membrane system enabled us to not only value engineer this project but ensure a robust solution that provided affordability to the client. The innovative application of membranes offering low emissivity within unventilated cavities was easy to

incorporate into our timber frame panels at the factory, ensuring the structure retained thermal efficiency and met our target U-value.”

For details of how Protect products can be incorporated into both modular or traditional build, whether residential or commercial, please visit www.protectmembranes.com, email info@protectmembranes.com or call 0161 905 5700, quoting ‘Four Seasons.’

It’s...WhereChampionsPlay ®

Taraflex® is the most widely specified indoor sports surface in the world. Chosen by top international athletes for its unique construction and technical performance, it has been fitted at every Olympic Games since 1976.

Taraflex® provides industry leading innovation and is widely recognised and installed in the education sectors with over 6 million children everyday enjoying the benefits of Taraflex® sports flooring.

Contact us now for your free site survey.

Yeoman Shield

Yeoman Shield on Guard at Royal Armouries

The Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour and as well as the museum and exhibition spaces, also provides conference and theatre facilities. One such facility, the Bury Theatre, was receiving damage to the lobby and entrance doors.

Yeoman Shield Full height, 2.0mm thick FalmouthEx door protection panels were fitted to the outer & auditorium doors of the theatre.

Door edge protectors were added to the clashing and hinged edges to protect these vulnerable parts from damage. All Yeoman Shield’s door protection products are fire rated and have been tested to the current standard required.

Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Rd, Leeds LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@yeomanshield.com www.yeomanshield.com

nora® by Interface®

New colours and new design for the nora® bestseller

Since its launch in 2007, noraplan signa rubber flooring the rubber floor has impressed with its versatility in terms of accessories, colour and functional diversity. With 48 colours to choose from, noraplan signa offers the widest selection of all nora® flooring. On the other hand, the floor is also a functional all-rounder and supports the systems concept. In addition to the extra surface options, noraplan signa’s colour spectrum and granular patterns have also been reworked. The granules of the new noraplan signa are even more attuned to the respective base colour. noraplan signa is particularly low-emission and thus ensures a healthy indoor air. The floors are extremely economical and meet the highest hygiene standards.

4-5 Allerton Road, Rugby, CV23 OPA T: 01788 513 160 E: info-uk@nora.com www.nora.com

Marmox

Landmark specification for Marmox Multiboard

Landmark Place, which stands alongside the Tower of London and is a Barratt London development, is including the use of Marmox Multiboard for its outstanding physical performance with two walls around the 20 metre swimming pool being lined with the moisture resistant backing board.

The ground floor pool and spa was fitted out by a specialist sub-contractor consuming close to 100 of the 2500 x 600mm Multiboards for the work, as well as six boxes of dowels to secure them and 30 rolls of Marmox Jointing Tape. Marmox Multiboards are manufactured from extruded polystyrene or XPS and offer a range of positive physical characteristics, including good thermal insulation, in addition to being fully waterproof.

Caxton House, 101-103 Hopewell Drive, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NP T: 01634 835290 E: sales@marmox.co.uk www.marmox.co.uk

BAL

Amazing time and cost savings with BAL Flexbone 2Easy

Preparation time was reduced dramatically with the use of BAL’s new floating uncoupling mat – Flexbone 2Easy – on a prime redevelopment in County Durham. The 200m² problem screed to be tiled had two days of preparatory work scheduled before installation could even begin, but this was reduced to just half a day using BAL Flexbone 2Easy. The use of BAL Flexbone 2Easy floating uncoupling mat alleviated the need to abrade and prime the screed, as the only preparation required was a quick sweep of the surface. The mat was simply rolled out onto the screed, with the self-adhesive mesh bonding the mat edges together. Roll ends were secured with BAL AquaDrain ST-10 tape.

Longton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8JB T: 01782 591100 E: info@building-adhesives.com www.bal-adhesives.com

Mitsubishi

Construction industry lessons from the Fyre Festival fiasco

The fall-out from the controversial 2017 Fyre Festival will linger for a lot longer than the illfayed event itself managed to last.

Ellina Webb, senior marketing executive at Mitsubishi Electric, looks at why it should be seen as a cautionary tale for the project management and construction sector.

In short, Fyre Festival highlighted that with the right mix of marketing techniques you can sell anything. Essentially, what the organisers failed to acknowledge throughout the planning process was that hosting a festival is actually as complex as building a mini city. For a festival with 10,000 people for example, the power alone can cost between £60,000 – £100,000.

Whether building a city, a single building or a festival, planning requires a significant amount of time. In the UK, legislation is just one mechanism in controlling how all these elements are executed correctly so it’s surprising that festival organisers weren’t guided by these types of rules (I assume maybe things are more relaxed in the United States).

Ultimately, with this project the fundamental elements of the planning process were ignored; scope, time, cost, objectives, milestones, a work schedule and project tracking.

In construction, managing expectations and scope is really important. Clear communication and honesty is crucial even for your own mental wellbeing.

Mitsubishi Electric, Living Environmental Systems, Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8XB

T: 01707 282480

les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk

BoilerMag

BoilerMag invests in state-of-the-art filtration testing facility

BoilerMag has opened a brand new testing facility to carry out sophisticated filtration analysis for central heating system filters. Located at BoilerMag’s Sheffield headquarters, this state of the art laboratory will provide customers with performance guarantees for flow rates, contamination levels, and filter efficiency. The £250,00 investment has enabled BoilerMag to incorporate a fully automated PLC controlled test rig, including laser particle counters and digital pressures differential gauges pre and post filter, as well as real time data logging. Strict testing criteria means that BoilerMag can provide Architects and Specifiers with detailed data on the performance of magnetic heating system filters with regard to HVAC pressure drops, flow rates, as well as accurate contamination and particle analysis determining efficiency levels.

Atlas Way, Sheffield, S4 7QQ

T: 0114 225 0624 E: service@boilermag.com

www.boilermag.com

Wilo

Wilo-SiClean Comfort

Wilo-SiClean Comfort removes particles from heating systems using natural physical phenomena. For installation in commercial properties (office buildings, hotels, hospitals, shopping centres, schools,...) and heating and air conditioning systems for district heating.

Features & Benefits:

• High efficiency via combination of physical effects: centrifugal forces, magnetophoresis and vortex effect

• Easy to handle thanks to fully automated operation

• Rapid and easy installation via “plug & play” design

• Very convenient thanks to fully automated and adjustable disposal of collected particles in the desludging tank

• Highly functional thanks to removal of all magnetic and nonmagnetic particles, free air and micro-bubbles in the fluid, as well as support for the degasification process.

Second Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2WJ T: 01283 523000 E: sales@wilo.co.uk

www.wilo.co.uk

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Kinedo by Saniflo

Kinespace by Kinedo

Saniflo has added a stunning new collection of shower enclosures to its Kinedo showering portfolio.

The versatile Kinespace is a contemporary enclosure that is available in just about every guise to suit both large and small spaces. Chrome profiles feature across the range with some versions also available in statement black or stunning copper. Some models also have the option of a central

frosted panel on the glass, which is anti-limescale treated as standard. As with every Kinedo model installation is fast and straightforward.

A useful Kineclip supplied with the unit means that the door can be installed with one clip enabling the installer to use both hands to screw the rest of the unit together. Assembly and adjustment of the profiles can be achieved with just one turn of an Allen key!

Saniflo Ltd, Howard House, The Runway, South Ruislip HA4 6SE T: 020 8842 0033 E: info@kinedo.co.uk

www.kinedo.co.uk

GEC Anderson

The Stainless Steel Specialists

GEC Anderson (established 1962) produce made to measure stainless steel sinks and worktops, suitable for commercial, residential and public environments. Our coordinated range also includes cabinets, shelving, splashbacks, panels and doors - all in top quality brushed satin stainless steel. Patina and Linen finishes are also available. Where standard products do not fit or simply are not good enough, GEC Anderson can provide worktops to any shape or size, including large and L-shapes. A wide range of edge profiles and upstands can be specified. Sink bowls can be provided in any location or combination. Cutouts, eg. for hobs or taps, can be provided as required. GEC Anderson work with projects of all sizes, from one off residential kitchens to major installations and have been involved in a wide range of sectors.

Oakengrove, Shire Lane, Hastoe, Tring HP23 6LY T: 01442 826999 E: info@gecanderson.co.uk

www.gecanderson.co.uk

Carron Phoenix

New Aruba sink blends together style and multifunctionality

Carron Phoenix has expanded its popular granite portfolio with the brand new Aruba sink, available from April. The design and engineering behind Aruba has focussed on delivering a linear-styled granite sink that is low profile to the worksurface, answering market demand for modern, streamlined design. It is also Carron’s first granite sink to feature its unique, patented Easy-Fix clip system which ensures fast and easy installation. For design flexibility, Aruba is available in five popular colours of jet black, graphite, stone grey, champagne and polar white in two single bowl versions and a one and a half bowl. The 220mm deep bowls are designed with an accessories ledge to hold an optional synthetic strainer bowl. The Aruba sink is competitively priced from £359 reflecting Carron’s brand focus for good design, value and quality. West Carron Works, Stenhouse Road, Carron, Falkirk, FK2 8DR T: 0161 436 6280 E: sales@carron.com www.carron.com

DOORS, WINDOWS & ENTRANCE SYSTEMS

Hörmann

Download Hörmann UK’s Architects’ Programme today

Focus on smarter collaboration in 2019 with Hörmann UK’s newly updated Architects’ Programme, supporting real-time collaboration between architects, engineers and contractors to streamline the design process.

The system provides the necessary data required at the planning stages of a build across its industrial, commercial and domestic product ranges.

Planning can be easily achieved using the modern interface, providing tender specifications, images and drawings in both DWG and PDF formats, for more than 850 Hörmann products. Ideal for use at the tender and specification stages, it provides access to a vast amount of CAD, technical drawings and BIM models.

Architects can also generate individual texts, with the convenient use of technical drawings across the Hörmann UK product range. Professionals can then copy this information, along with corresponding technical drawings, images and BIM files to their computer, for seamless integration into standard architectural software. The programme provides information relating to each of the product’s variants including sizing, interior and exterior materials, Gee Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4JW T: 0121 454 9707 E: info@hormann.co.uk www.hormann.co.uk

set application, U-values and available RAL colours.

It also offers information regarding the compatibility of each product with relevant building regulations and ISO standards, including Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), whilst also outlining maximum usage cycles, specifically for industrial applications.

Premdor

Door installations made easy with Premdor’s SpeedSet Plus

With the SpeedSet Plus doorset system from Premdor you have the ability to adjust the width of the lining to accommodate variations within a given wall thickness, a common problem encountered on site and making it ideal for both new builds and renovation projects.Suitable for a wide range of applications, and available as an FD30 fire door option, the Premdor prefabricated internal doorset is unique.

There is no need for a trained joiner as it comes with easy to follow instructions and the essential fixings along with your door, lining and architrave, to significantly reduce installation time to approximately 20 minutes!

Birthwaite Business Park, Huddersfield Road, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5JS T: 0844 209 0008 E: enquiries@premdor.com www.premdor.co.uk

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TORMAX

Exceptional air-tight door automation from TORMAX

The new TORMAX Hermetic automatic sliding door system delivers a high quality, technologically advanced solution for any location that requires an air-tight entrance, including operating theatres, quarantine zones, laboratories and clean rooms in both research and industry. Delivering unique, all-round sealing, the door leaf automatically slides closed before being fractionally lowered and then pressed firmly against the integral door frame. This ingenious mechanism ensures the TORMAX Hermetic meets the highest safety standards and requirements for air-tightness and is certified to EN16005/DIN 18650. The slim and elegant door drive measures just 208x135mm and features sophisticated technology that allows easy operation of the sliding door as well as exceptional reliability, ensuring low ongoing maintenance costs. Unit 1 Shepperton Business Park, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, TW17 8BA T: 01932 238040 E: sales@tormax.co.uk www.tormax.co.uk

Lorient

Lorient announces launch of new website

Lorient has launched its new website showing the company’s innovative range of products and services using a clean, contemporary design with an intuitive site-wide navigation system and enhanced search functionality. The structure of the content has been improved with a new resource centre – home to a CAD and fitting instruction library, FAQs, a glossary, videos and animations; and much more. An interactive doorset has been introduced on the homepage, which clearly sets out Lorient’s complementary range of products from architectural seals, air transfer grilles to ironmongery protection. Lorient’s popular ‘Acoustic Search’ app has also been updated – it provides access to 100’s tested acoustic sealing systems on a variety of popular door constructions and configurations.

Endeavour House, Fairfax Road, Heathfield Ind Est, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6UD T: 01626 834252 E: sales@lorientuk.com www.lorientuk.com

Intastop

Shrouded in confidence as premium safety hinge

gets covered

Intastop’s leading Shrouded Double Swing Hinge now benefits from a shroud which encases the hinge mechanism reducing the risk of finger entrapment and ligature issues. The hinge has its gears encased. It is available in a variety of finishes including anodised aluminium and wood effect. The shroud has zero pinch points making it safe for fingers and reducing ligature opportunities. The shroud has been designed to allow the door a pivot greater than 90° in one direction and greater than 180° overall in both directions ensuring accessibility with speed and ease is possible. Equally important, the hinge is fire safety tested to 30 minutes delivering excellent safety benefits.

Holly Street, Kelham Street Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3TR T: 01302 364 666 E: sales@intastop.com www.intastop.com

Senior Architectural

Senior launches new low U-Value PURe

Commercial Door

Senior Architectural Systems has added weight to its range of high performance fenestration solutions by developing its largest, strongest and most flexible aluminium door system to date – the new PURe® Commercial Door. Benefiting from the same sleek slim sightlines and patented PUR thermal break as Senior’s popular PURe® aluminium windows and patio doors, the new PURe® Commercial Door provides a secure and efficient solution for medium and high traffic areas where frequent access is required. Available as a standard, electronic-locking and panic-exit system, Senior’s new commercial door system offers exceptional flexibility and a wide variety of door stiles allowing it to be specified in a multitude of different configurations and design options.

Eland Road, Denaby Main, Doncaster DN12 4HA T: 01709 772600 E: info@sasmail.co.uk www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk

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C.R. Laurence

CRL

launches Langle New York Office system

With all the benefits of the Office XL and suitable for 8 to 28mm thick glass, the new Langle New York Office system features a matte black frame that brings a modern, city look to any interior design while still overcoming practical issues surrounding noise and privacy in open-plan offices. As all profiles are from the same series, the system is connectable via original angle connectors for a flexible partitioning system.

The system is easy to install and requires no special tools or glass cut-out for assembly; simply plug and play. It also minimises installation time and is ideal for fitting retrospectively as it is screwed in and dry-glazed. Vertical and horizontal profiles can be positioned as desired.

Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 01706 863600 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk www.crlaurence.co.uk

AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel passes testing industry standard with flying colours

At Blackburn-based AkzoNobel they know that an industry recognised standard assessment which tests various common ‘problems and challenges’ faced daily by its furniture lacquers is crucial in determining quality and longevity.

In undergoing a Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) testing programme for a range of their products AkzoNobel can provide an unbiased, holistic and pragmatic set of results. AkzoNobel have had some very positive results

regarding FIRA testing on six of their most popular interior paint coating systems. In each product type FIRA tested a clear and opaque system with the AkzoNobel products achieving a full house of six passes.

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

Unit 4a Mercer Way, Shadsworth Business Park, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2QZ T: 01254 687950

www.sikkens-wood-coatings.co.uk

HI-MACS

HI-MACS lights up new bar

Cervecería Islia is a modern, distinctive bar located in the town of Ordes, Spain, designed by studio PF1 with the organic forms and backlit furnishings created using HI-MACS® acrylic stone. The space has been divided into several areas, designed after extensive research into all the aspects of the surroundings, making it possible to determine which elements to emphasise.

PF1 faced an interesting challenge, since the space was very restricted, with a narrow entrance that created a dark, crowded back area. They needed a high quality material, both functional and sustainable, so chose HI-MACS®, which apart from the previous properties, is also translucent, which made working with LED lighting possible.

T: 01732 897820

E: info@himacs.eu www.himacs.eu

Intergal LED

New range tackles obtrusive lighting under dark skies

Integral’s new generation of LED floodlights are designed specifically with targeted outdoor lighting in mind to provide precise targeting of illumination and minimise the impact of light spill on the environment. Integral LED has developed The Precision Pro range; an innovative new product featuring skillfully engineered lenses that independently focus each LED, projecting asymmetrical beam angles to evenly illuminate a specific area, making them ideal for professional applications. “Our aim is to give our customers the tools with which they can light buildings at night or illuminate utility areas like sport centres and playing fields without causing nuisance lighting,” commented Ricardo Colombo, Senior Product Manager, Integral LED.

Unit 6 Iron Bridge Close, Iron Bridge Business Park, London, NW10 0UF T: 020 8451 8700

www.integral-led.com/precision-pro

SAFETY, SECURITY & FIRE PROTECTION

Advanced Celebrates 20th Anniversary with installation on London Underground

The 100th fire alarm control panel, from global leaders in the design, manufacture and supply of intelligent fire systems, Advanced, has been installed on the London Underground.

The UK-based manufacturer is celebrating its 20th year in business with more than 60 Tube stations now protected by its industry-leading fire systems. The most complex installations are on the Jubilee line, where Stratford has six networked MxPro panels and Waterloo Tube station has five, while the deepest installation is at Hampstead, over 30 metres below ground level. The complexity of the systems differs from station to station, but all are fully integrated with sprinkler systems and have

a device to monitor the escalators, a location of particular importance in terms of fire safety. Many also have a repeater panel, which allows the fire system to be controlled and monitored from multiple locations within the station.

Approved to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13, MxPro 5 panels can be used in single loop, single panel format or easily configured into high speed, 200 panel networks covering huge areas and tens of thousands of field devices. Advanced’s legendary ease of installation and configuration and wide peripheral range mean that MxPro is customisable to almost any application and it can be found in challenging and prestigious sites around the world.

The Bridges, Balliol Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW T: 0845 894 7000 E: sales@advancedco.com

www.advancedco.com

Bull Products

Troops’ future homes protected with Cygnus Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, is protecting troops’ homes with the installation of its Cygnus Wireless Alarm System. In partnership with Morgan Lovell, more than 400 Cygnus units have been installed to protect the development of 900 new homes for troops and their families relocating from Germany to Salisbury Plain in South Wiltshire as part of the Army Basing Programme (ABP). The units within the Cygnus Systems include fire call points, smoke detectors, heat detectors, interface units and control panels. To ensure heightened out of hours protection, Autodiallers have also been incorporated within the system on each site, allowing site managers to programme up to nine phone numbers of responsible persons in an emergency.

Beacon House, 4 Beacon Road, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JF T: 01432 806806 E: enquiries@bullproducts.co.uk

www.bullproducts.co.uk

Coopers Fire

RIBA Approved CPDs for Fire and Smoke Curtains

Coopers Fire CPDs provide a comprehensive, educational seminar that are designed to provide Architects, Building Control Officers and Fire Professionals with a greater understanding of fire and smoke curtains and the governing standards that regulate their use. By understanding how and where designers can use these life safety products should ensure the correct fire and smoke product is specified.

Coopers Fire are the only fire and smoke curtain manufacturer approved by RIBA to provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) educational seminars.

CPDs are available for:

- Active Smoke Barriers

- Fire Curtain Barrier Assemblies

- BS 8524 Part 1 and 2, the only global fire curtain standard Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QZ

T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com

www.coopersfire.com

The FireMaster Concertina fire curtain offers unique fire protection solutions

The FireMaster Concertina can be provided in any shape with a maximum drop of 8m. The curtain is tested and compliant with BS 8524-1 for fire curtains. The FireMaster Concertina can be used as part of a fire engineering solution for various applications in buildings where the need for maintaining open areas for access is vital.

www.coopersfire.com | info@coopersfire.com

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