Specification Product Update Issue 4 2023

LEVATO MONOTM

Raised access Porcelain paver system

With a vast choice of finishes available for any Design scheme, including larger formats and co-ordinating internal tiling, Levato Mono porcelain paver system is perfect for balconies, roof terraces, garden decks and piazzas. Key benefits include; high slip resistance & load bearing, fade & wear resistance – so low cost ongoing maintenance. Both of our self-levelling support pedestals promote a fast cost-effective installation process for use on delicate waterproofing or covering tired slabs. The tilting head adjustment compensates slopes up to 5% even with multiple falls. If a Fire rated pedestal is specified then the FRSL range has Class A1 classification or the SL polypropylene type which have their own key features; secure height locking, non- slip acoustic dampening pads and large height range (28 to 550mm).

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The first construction products in the UK to achieve verification with the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI) were highlighted at a celebration event in Central London.

A variety of manufactured construction products, materials and systems achieved CCPI verification.

These will become the first products on the market to carry the CCPI mark, helping to give confidence to product users that the product information for these products is clear, accurate, accessible, up-to-date, and unambiguous.

Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review into Building Safety stimulated the development of the CCPI scheme to help drive improved product information management. Dame Judith joined the event and addressed manufacturers engaging in the process to mark their journey with CCPI towards verification of their products sets and welcomed those already achieving product sets verified against the Code.

To build on the first verified product sets announced, more product sets are already in the verification pipeline and progressing well with expectation to come through the process and onto the market over the coming weeks and months.

The CCPI is playing a pivotal role in driving up standards in product information as the construction industry adapts to

a new and improved building safety regime post-Grenfell.

Amanda Long, CCPI Chief Executive O cer, said: “The CCPI assessment and verification is a robust process looking not just at the product set information for verification but also the company culture and management systems to support a high standard of product information management. We are delighted to confirm the first product sets qualifying for the CCPI Mark which will now begin to be seen in the market.

“I hope this will inspire more manufacturers to start their journey towards product information verification against the CCPI. Next, we will see the demand-side seeking out CCPI verified products as we roll out our Supporters O er and our Merchants and Distributors Code”.

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Triton Systems

Triton Systems waterproofs ICF sub-structure

Products from the range of Triton Systems have been used to waterproof a semi-buried single storey extension to an old listed farmhouse near Uckfield in Essex, with the specialist sub-contractor involved being a long-term customer of the manufacturer for its work across the South-East. The current contract, which is being project managed by the property owner, features the use of Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF) to construct the 30 metre long curving walls which have then been protected by Archer Specialist Treatments, using Triton’s EX100 membrane and Double Drain barrier to direct groundwater into a land drain around the base. Triton fillet was also used at the floor/wall junction to prevent moisture penetrating the joint. Triton Systems offers a wide range of well proven products to cover damp-proofing problems. Unit 3 – 5 Commercial Centre, Greyhound Way, Crayford, Kent DA1 4HF T: 01322 318830 E: info@tritonsystems.co.uk

ENQUIRY 02 www.tritonsystems.co.uk

Howells Patent Glazing

Rooflights light up Blossomfield Park development

Howells Patent Glazing has supplied and installed new glazed roof products for Blossomfield Park, an exclusive development of one, two, and three bedroom apartments. The development is made up of contemporary new buildings and a thoughtful conversion of the Grade II listed Tudor Grange with outbuildings. Using its 40mm HG2 glazing bar, Howells replaced the old steel lead clothed glazing bars and single glazed Georgian wired cast glass in three areas of the Grange. Elsewhere, a daylighting solution was also required for the new buildings. For this, Howells used its 57mm self-supporting ridge glazing system in Anthracite Grey, plus two pairs of automatic opening smoke vents. Two internal glazed gable windows were also supplied.

Triton Works, Woods Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 7AN

T: 01384 820060 E: info@howellsglazing.co.uk

ENQUIRY 03 www.howellsglazing.co.uk

Aurubis

Inspirational Nordic Copper

A growing series of building studies (via www.nordiccopper.com) showcase the diversity of Nordic Copper natural surfaces, forms and applications available from Aurubis. The range includes Nordic Standard ‘mill finish’ and Nordic Brown pre-oxidised copper, offering lighter or darker shades of brown. The extensive Nordic Blue, Nordic Green and Nordic Turquoise ranges have been developed with properties and colours based on the same brochantite mineralogy found in natural patinas. As well as the solid patina colours, ‘Living’ surfaces are available for each with other intensities of patina flecks revealing some of the dark oxidised background material. Copper Alloys include Nordic Bronze, Nordic Brass and the innovative Nordic Royal with a rich golden through-colour making it very stable.

Photo: Chris Hodson

E: NordicCopper@aurubis.com

www.nordiccopper.com

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Gerflor

Refreshed Creation 55 LVT Essential Collection

The Creation LVT range from international flooring specialist Gerflor is an extremely well established, credible, world class brand that continues to appeal to Specifiers and Designers alike. The most popular designs and colourways, are branded as the ‘Creation 55 LVT Essential Collection’. It’s an all-in-one solution delivering inspirational and exclusive finishes, and which for 2023, now includes the stunningly beautiful Herringbone designs. The collection is stocked in UK, for fast delivery, when time is of the essence for building projects. With Creation 55 LVT Essential Collection Mix and Match options, designers can combine, contrast, or mix up finishes completely for a unique and customised floor scheme. The collection delivers first class designs.

T: 01625 428922

E: contractuk@gerflor.com

www.gerflor.co.uk

CUPA PIZARRAS

Striking solution in a conservation area

CUPA 12 natural slate has been specified for the roof of a new family home, built in the garden of a historic Grade II listed Arts and Crafts property in North London. The use of CUPA PIZARRAS products helped to satisfy stringent planning restrictions, which require new buildings to utilise traditional materials and ensure modern designs are in keeping with the surrounding architecture. CUPA 12 slate provided the perfect balance: being a natural and historically appropriate material that could also provide a clean aesthetic with a smooth, uniform finish. This – combined with the steep pitch of the roof, overhanging eaves and series of intersecting gables – helped to make the roof of the property a defining feature. This is consistent with traditional Arts and Crafts design.

52 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW1W 0AU

T: 020 3318 4455 E: uk@cupapizarras.com

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CMS Danskin Acoustics

Everroll meets brief for university gym refurbishment

CMS Danskin Acoustics’ Everroll® fitness flooring has been selected for a major gym refurbishment at The University of Edinburgh.

The flooring had to be durable and hard wearing to allow for exercise machine movement. The new floor was to replace carpet tiles and laminate. Everroll® was recommended by the University’s trusted installer MnD Floors. “We have used Everroll® for a number of years, so were confident in the product,” explains Lenny Davis of MnD Floors. “The University looked at a number of samples and chose Everroll® ‘Berlin’ 10mm.” An area of over 800 metres² has been fitted. Everroll® is made from PUR bonded rubber crumb and EPDM granulate. It is available in a range of styles and colours.

Southern Office, Unit 2 Lyncastle Road, Appleton, Warrington. WA4 4SN T: 01925 577711 E: info@cmsdanskin.co.uk

ENQUIRY 07 www.cmsdanskin.co.uk

Senior Architectural Systems

Senior offers specifiers a fenestration health check

Senior Aluminium Systems has launched a new technical advisory service to help architects working in the healthcare sector identify the most efficient ways to improve fenestration design. From upgrading the safety and security of doors, to maximising daylighting with curtain wall systems and reducing heat loss through windows, Senior’s team of architectural advisors is offering free of charge consultations and technical support to assist with the ongoing refurbishment and repair of healthcare buildings. A key part of this service is identifying ways to improve the energy efficiency of the fenestration design to reduce operational costs and carbon emissions. To discuss your next healthcare project with Senior and find out how aluminium fenestration systems can be better by design, please contact your regionally based architectural advisor.

Eland Road, Denaby Main, Doncaster DN12 4HA

T: 01709 772600 E: enquiries@sasmail.co.uk

Magply

Cemgold features in rainscreen specification

A specialist rendering, plastering and drylining contractor has made use of IPP Ltd.’s Cemgold cement particleboard as part of the rainscreen build-up covering a four-storey medical teaching facility in Ipswich, following rigorous evaluation in conjunction with the main contractor and system supplier K-Rend. Cemgold is a 100% asbestos free board produced using Portland cement and high purity silica sand, reinforced with selected fibres, employing advanced pressing and autoclaving technology. The resulting boards offer high impact strength as well as excellent racking and pull-out strength, making them ideal for a range of applications including façade build-ups and offsite construction. Crucially for multi-storey buildings the boards are rated A1 non-combustible under EN13501 and Class 0 when tested to BS EN 476 Parts 6&7. Bradwell Hall Bradwell on Sea, Essex, CM0 7HX

T: 01621 776252 E: john@magply.co.uk

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Product Highlights

University of Bristol Dental School relies on Saniflo

Saniflo UK is providing two 610 Sanifos lifting stations and a Sanivite grey water pump to a new, state-of-the-art dental school in Bristol.

The first of the Sanifos 610 lifting stations takes the water from a 20,000-litre booster tank in an adjacent plant room during routine maintenance and cleaning.

The second Sanifos 610 is situated directly beneath the clinical rooms and takes waste from compressed air and suction drainage tools used by trainee dentists.

A third unit, a compact Sanivite+ grey water lifting station, was specified to take wastewater samples once per week from side stream filters that monitor the heating and chilling systems throughout the whole building.

Garador offers new generation side hinged doors

TROX diffuser addresses air movement problems of exposed ceilings

Exposed ceilings are a key feature in today’s architectural designs, but the absence of an adjacent ceiling surface involves air movement problems such as ‘dumping’ of cool air or ineffective heating in the occupied zone.

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Garador has introduced a new sophisticated side-hinged garage door design that lifts this easy garage entrance style right into the future. These new precision engineered side-hinged garage doors are a long way from your typical barn door style entrance solutions, and feature a number of exciting new design ideas to enhance the usability and performance of the doors. Security is always key and this has been enhanced on these doors by hidden hinges and an upgraded 2-point shoot-bolt locking system. Other new features include door stays and weatherproof rubber seals built into the door frame plus an aluminium threshold at the foot of the door, all designed to ensure the British weather is kept outside.

Beko plc Appliance Partners unveil new energy-saving technologies

Beko plc Appliance Partners have unveiled the latest energy efficient appliance offerings in their Beko and Grundig ranges.

The company used the recent IFA 2023 trade fair in Berlin as an opportunity to showcase their brands’ latest technologies and emphasise the importance of innovation in the company’s overall strategy.

Highlighting the impact of collective action towards more sustainable communities, the company introduced during IFA 2023 the "positive domino effect" philosophy which drives Beko plc’s product strategy and technology innovation. The event culminated in the reveal of two new key technologies under the company’s global brands: EnergySpin by Beko and AI-Sense by Grundig.

By reinventing the conventional laundry process, Beko's EnergySpin technology helps to reduce a household’s energy consumption. Rather than relying heavily on heat to dissolve detergent and eliminate stains, EnergySpin technology releases the detergent upfront. It harnesses the power of faster-than-usual drum speeds to elevate the pace at which the detergent dissolves. Called 'EnergySpin’, these unique drum movements eliminate the need for excessive heat generation during the wash, resulting in up to 35% less energy consumption than conventional machines while maintaining high-quality cleaning performance.

AI powers Grundig's new AI-Sense washing machine technology, which automatically and intelligently identifies the fabric type, soil level, load weight, and rinse requirements to optimise detergent, energy, and water use.

The new RFD-V diffuser from TROX , which has been purpose-designed for use in free-hanging applications, addresses these challenges, providing more effective control of air movement and improving comfort conditions in spaces with exposed ceilings.

In a typical mixed air distribution system, Coanda effect is exploited to cause the air discharged from the diffuser to move across the ceiling. This throw distance along the ceiling gives the air a chance to slow down, to ensure it is delivered into the occupied zone at a reduced velocity to avoid occupancy discomfort.

This avoids draughts, or 'dumping' which would occur if the air enters the occupied zone too soon.

TROX has developed two products in recent years – the RFD-DX and Tellus diffusers – which address these issues. Many systems, however, need to both cool and heat. Heating is a particular challenge where diffusers are freehanging because, without a ceiling, there is nothing to prevent the warm air for exiting the diffuser and stratifying without providing any heat to the occupied zone.

Solutions utilising external electrical actuators can tackle the problem, but involve additional cost, wiring and technical complexity.

A. Proctor Group Warehouse gets Protech membrane protection

Two brand new industrial units totalling approximately 118,000m2, including the UK’s largest ever speculatively built warehouse, have been built on land protected with high-performance Protech GM Super gas barrier membrane from the A. Proctor Group. The technical team at A. Proctor Group worked closely with the contractor UK Membranes in supplying the Protech GM Super geomembrane. GM Super is a high performance, proprietary, reinforced gas barrier, that incorporates a 12 micron aluminium foil layer, for maximum protection against the ingress of ground gasses. Protech SAGM is a self-adhesive gas and damp proofing membrane for use in detailing and vertical installation applications. Protech SAGM consists of an aluminium/polythene laminate coated on one surface, and a bitumen-polymer adhesive compound.

The Haugh, Blairgowrie, PH10 7ER T: 01250 872261 E: contact@proctorgroup.com

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Lindapter

Lindapter fire-rated Hollo-Bolts

As part of Lindapter’s continued commitment and investment in product development and testing, it commissioned the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to independently fire test Lindapter Hollo-Bolts. Lindapter’s Hollo-Bolt Hexagonal Head is an expansion bolt that only requires access from one side of the Structural Hollow Section (SHS). They offer a faster alternative to welding or through-bolting, enabling contractors to reduce construction time and labour costs. The carbon steel, hexagonal head Hollo-Bolts have been independently fire tested under tensile and shear loading with simultaneous exposure to standard fire conditions in accordance with ISO 834/ASTM E-119 for 120 minutes.

Morley Carr Road, Low Moor, Bradford, West Yorkshire

BD12 0RA T: 01274 521444 E: techsupport@Lindapter.com

ENQUIRY 15 www.lindapter.com

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Featured Companies

Lifos Advanced Battery Technology Ltd

Lifos wins the Environmental Initiative Award at Plantworx 2023

The Lifos Fort solar PV battery storage system won the Plantworx Environment Initiative Award with a product that is set to help the construction industry transition to a diesel-free and low-carbon future.

The award-winning product is set to significantly reduce the cost, noise and emissions of using a diesel generator on site, demonstrating a new era in sustainable long-life solar PV and battery storage. The Fort is the most advanced all-inone solar battery storage system. With three

Stafford Park 5, Telford, TF3 3AS, UK

T: 01952 200198 E: hello@lifos.co.uk

www.lifos.co.uk

Marmox

Port Said lighthouse dances with Slicedstone

Slicedstone, from bathroom specialist Marmox, has been used extensively to clad a new lighthouse in Port Said, replacing the deactivated original, which stood sentinel over the city at the northern end of the Suez Canal since its opening in 1869. Slicedstone was specified by Karim Gabr’s practice to enhance the lighthouse and its environs, being that it is a natural material produced from large stone slabs, with each veneer being unique in appearance. The lightweight sheets are backed with a 100% waterproof decoupling membrane, allowing them to be secured using cement based tile adhesive. Slicedstone’s large format means, of course when compared to traditional tiles, savings were made on the costs of fixings, grout and glue.

Caxton House 101-103, Hopewell Drive, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NP

models: 12kWh, 23kWh and 35kWh all providing an 11kVA output and supplied with 3.4kW of solar panels. The Telford-based company has developed a range of lithium-based solar PV battery storage systems to deliver long lasting power in lightweight packages. Packed with 18 solar panels that neatly fit inside when transporting, the Fort delivers 3.4kW of green power complete with a kick stand or optional container roof mounting kit. Ideal for use on any construction sites, even in remote locations or fixed onto the roof of a welfare unit.

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Sto Ltd

Refurbishment shows flexibility of Sto’s EWI system

A major refurbishment project in Dorset has seen a landmark building completely transformed with the use of a BBA-certified StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system designed by Sto. The Crown Building in Poole now houses 57 new luxury apartments which benefit from outstanding thermal performance to help keep the residents more comfortable and to reduce their heating costs. “Designing the most effective insulation solution for this building required a considerable amount of detailing and development work between ourselves and the other parties involved”, explains Sto Head of Sales, Ashley Wainwright. A new 3-storey residential building was also added to the Crown Building development, and this also benefitted from the use of the StoTherm Mineral thermal insulation system.

Unit 700, Catesby Park, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8SE

T: 0330 024 2666 E: info.uk@sto.com

www.marmox.co.uk

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Hunter Douglas Architectural United Kingdom

Tel. +44 (0) 1604 648 229

info@hunterdouglas.co.uk - www.hunterdouglas.co.uk

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Designed to work for you

Cost-effective wood range for ceilings and walls

Hunter Douglas, the global architectural products company, is clear: there is no need to sacrifice quality when budgets are tighter, because its wide range of solid wood and veneered wood options enable designers to maintain the highest of standards.

Whether your scheme requires a grill, linear, tiles, Combi-line or our special PareauLux climate ceiling, there are plenty of outstanding options for designers looking to create the wow factor. Our veneered systems are also available in more than 40 finishes to create the ideal ambiance and feel.

www.hunterdouglasarchitectural.eu/en-GB/ ceilings/interior-wood

AIM

AIM selected for ‘path-breaking’ accommodation

AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has supplied wall cavity barriers and open state cavity barriers (OSCBs), along with technical support, for a ‘path-breaking’, 900-room student accommodation development at the University of West England Bristol’s Frenchay Campus.

AIM worked with Maple Sunscreening on the rainscreen façade system assembly from the ground floor upwards, which is mainly cassette panels with AIM’s OSCBs incorporated

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horizontally and AIM’s wall cavity barriers installed vertically.

AIM also supplied and supported installers Sandford Building Contractors during the construction of the extruded polystyrene (XPS) filled sub-floor cavity, which included a layer of AIM’s wall cavity barrier directly above the XPS, and all two masonry storeys. AIM won the business after supplying barrier samples for BS 8414 mock up fire testing, which was successful.

T: 01293 582400 E: sales@aimlimited.co.uk ENQUIRY 21

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SIG Building Solutions

New Gemello twin skin roof and wall system

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called Gemello, a selfsupporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 noncombustible glass fibre insulation in between. This new SIG Building Solutions roof and wall system can be tailored to suit the aesthetic, acoustic, thermal, fire and loading requirements of a building. The Gemello external profiles are available in an extensive range of colours, profiles and coatings, enabling designers to create visuallyengaging buildings. In addition, the Gemello system can provide U-values down to 0.12 W/m2K or lower depending on the required performance. The design also improves acoustic sound reduction and rain noise and comes with 12, 25 or 30-year warranty.

Steadmans, Warnell, Welton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7HH

T: 01697 477590 E: sales@sigbuildingsolutions.co.uk

Euroform A2 Versapanel meets acoustic brief

The acoustic and reaction to fire properties of A2 Versapanel® were key considerations in the specification of Euroform Product’s sheathing board for new apartments in Worcester’s £150m Sherriff’s Gate development. A2 Versapanel® is a cement bonded particle board intended, as with this project, for use as an SFS sheathing board alongside multiple variations of external envelope. Due to its density of 1560 kg/m³ A2 Versapanel® provides a high mass exterior lining that contributes to the acoustic performance of the building envelope and compliance of the design to Approved Document E (ADE) - Resistance to the passage of sound. A2 Versapanel® combines the benefits of traditional cement bonded particle boards with A2 Reaction to Fire, meeting fire regulations for tall buildings.

Unit 2, Lyncastle Road, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 4SN

T: 01925 860999 E: sales@euroform.co.uk

www.euroform.co.uk

H3, Sussex Manor Business Park, Gatwick Road Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9NH

Marley

Marley brings together clay and solar for social housing re-roofing project

Denbighshire Council has become one of the first local authorities in the UK to pilot a new type of solar pitched roof system, with the aim of cutting maintenance costs and helping tenants reduce their energy bills.

The pioneering refurbishment scheme has seen Marley’s full roof system, combining its Acme Single Camber Clay Plain Tiles, together with integrated solar panels, installed on 110 homes. The council’s specification required a like-for-like replacement for the existing

clay roof tiles, but also required a pitched roof solution to minimise current maintenance costs, reducing the likelihood of future repairs and incorporating renewable solar technology to help tenants cut energy bills. Opting for a full roof system that combined Marley’s Acme Single Camber Clay Plain Tiles alongside its integrated solar PV solution, SolarTile®, Denbighshire Council also specified JB red battens, underlay, dry fix, fittings for the project, all of which have been backed up with a 15-year guarantee, together with ongoing access to technical support from Marley.

Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3HD T: 01283 722588 E: info@marley.co.uk

www.marley.co.uk

Sound Reduction Systems

Acoustic and Fire Rated Ceiling System

Aside from the requirement for New Build and converted multioccupancy buildings to meet Part E of the Building Regulations (Resistance to the Passage of Sound), major upgrades to many pre-existing acoustic insulation levels are vital if people are to truly experience ‘comfort’ in their domestic and work environment. Effective solutions can begin with the soundproofing of separating walls and ceilings using Maxiboard, manufactured by Sound Reduction Systems. Maxiboard is a patented composite soundproof board manufactured from cement and gypsum with a polymeric core effecting constrained layer damping to maximise performance. Maxiboard offers excellent sound insulation performance and is a very strong, impact-resistant board, capable of taking screws and fixings direct.

Adam Street, Off Lever Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 2AP

T: 01204 380074 E: info@soundreduction.co.uk

www.soundreduction.co.uk

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Kemper System Benefits of PMMA specification

The popularity for PMMA liquid waterproofing solutions –(Polymethyl Methacrylate) – has grown in recent years, but the technology isn’t a new concept. Victoria Ramwell, commercial manager at cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, explains that as well as quick curing, PMMA is durable, flexible and hard wearing. The cold-applied liquid resin cures rapidly even at temperatures around 0°C or lower, and is installed wet-on-wet. This means the polyester reinforcing fleece is first saturated with liquid resin, bonding the membrane to the substrate, with the surface layer then applied onto the bonding coat whilst still wet – therefore forming a single, seamless membrane of uniform thickness. PMMA is tough and robust, and can provide a sound waterproofing solution for decades.

Kemper House, 30 Kingsland Grange, Woolston, Warrington, WA1 4RW T: 01925 445532 E: enquiries@kempersystem.co.uk

www.kemperol.co.uk

SAFETY, SECURITY AND FIRE PROTECTION

Featured Companies

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TBA Protective Technologies Ltd

FIREFLY™ system upgrades roofspaces at wellbeing centre

A programme of works carried out at a Nottinghamshire hospital, just prior to Christmas, has seen a number of products from the FIREFLY™ range employed to upgrade the passive fire protection throughout the roof spaces.

With the manufacturer providing site specific design details this assists the highly experienced contractor complete the project on time.

T: 01706 758817 E:

For its 10 week contract at the Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Centre at Kirby in Ashfield, the specialist installed dozens of rolls of the TITAN Lite™ fire barrier as well as the APOLLO Horizontal barrier, Collaroll and two of the 1200 x 600mm FR120 Access Panels to link some of the safety zones being created. APOLLO Horizontal is manufactured using specially treated woven glass fibre fabric, being flexible and lightweight making it easy to install.

Promat UK

New integrity-only fire resistant glass door

New from Promat UK is the E Door range, a versatile solution offering assured E-rated ‘integrity-only’ fire resistance of up to 60 minutes in a visually appealing design. Available in single, pair or ‘leaf and half’ configurations, Promat E Door is ideal for a variety of applications where the fire strategy allows for integrity-only performance. With its 50mm horizontal and 30mm vertical frame members, along with 25mm stiles and 90mm rails, the system minimises framing and maximises glass for optimum light transmission and vision. The new door balances dependable performance with elegant aesthetics, with framing available in stainless steel or finished in any RAL colour, and it allows full height or “through glass” handles to be incorporated.

B1 The Innovation Centre, Heywood Distribution Park, Lancashire, OL10 2TS T: 0800 588 4444 E: promatglass@etexgroup.com

www.promat.com/en-gb

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Kentec Electronics

Wireless installation protects high-rise building Kentec Electronics has announced the largest wireless installation to date across 37 high-rise towers owned and operated by Solihull Community Housing, providing residents with reliable, early warning fire detection and alarms. Working closely with the West Midlands Fire Service, installer Early Birds Fire Protection specified Kentec’s K-Mesh system both for its reliability and practicality. Some 2,000 apartments needed protecting across a five-mile radius. The system comprises some 4,000 sensors linked to a combination of Kentec’s award-winning Taktis panels and Syncro AS analogue control panels, which are linked to an alarm monitoring station. Fire services and incident commanders are given an immediate view of exactly where smoke has been detected, and/or how far a fire may have progressed.

Units 25-26 Fawkes Avenue, Questor, Dartford, DA1 1JQ

T: 01322 222121 E: sales@kentec.co.uk

www.kentec.co.uk

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TBA Protective Technologies Ltd

Unit 3, Transpennine Trading Estate, Gorrells Way, Rochdale, OL11 2PX

info@tba-pt.com

AluK

First large-scale installation of AluK’s new window system

HG Construction’s recently completed £77m Canada Street development in London’s docklands for client Scape is the first large scale installation of AluK’s new C70S 70mm window system.

It showcases the benefits of the new, thermally efficient, slim sightline system and demonstrates just how easily it can be integrated in a scheme alongside AluK’s 77ID

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system residential doors, SL52 capped curtain walling and GT55TB commercial entrance doors. The 70mm C70S system has the same slim 89mm sightlines as the 58BW window system, but also boasts class-leading wind (600Pa) and water tightness (1500Pa). It has Secured by Design accreditation and can accommodate 50mm acoustic glazing, making it a good choice for this type of noisy urban environment.

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Featured Companies

Senior Architectural Systems

New paint finish for aluminium fenestration systems

Senior Architectural Systems has invested in its in-house powder coating facility to offer its customers a more practical and costeffective alternative to anodised aluminium. Senior can now offer a new ultra matt powder paint coating from Akzo Nobel which offers the same visual appearance as anodised aluminium but with a more consistent finish, superior colour retention and enhanced durability. The new ultra matt finish can achieve the same aesthetic appeal of anodised aluminium but with better consistency, particularly between joints, and the extra advantage of allowing marks and scuffs to be repaired on site. It can offer enhanced durability, with up to five times more colour retention than standard coatings, and is competitively priced. The risk of delays to project timelines is also reduced as the complete powder coating process is managed by Senior in-house.

Eland Road, Denaby Main, Doncaster, DN12 4HA

T: 01709 772600 E: enquiries@sasmail.co.uk ENQUIRY

Strand Hardware

Duoflex Folding Window Openers

Strand Hardware’s Duoflex Folding Opener range is a breath of fresh air. These openers can be used individually or in pairs with link bars depending upon the window size – ideal for an integrated approach to natural ventilation. Made in Britain, with a stylish modern design, this range is made for use on top hung, open out windows and has an adjustable bottom foot bracket to accommodate different steps without the need for packers. Available in 3 variants for timber recessed, aluminium and Pvc-u windows. Available in a variety of powder coated and plated finishes, special finishes are also available upon request. Link bars are available from 300mm to 2000mm lengths which can be cut to meet requirements and an optional centre ring for pole operation for high level windows.

Strand House, Premier Business Park, Long Street, Walsall, WS2 9DY T: 01922 639111 E: info@strandhardware.co.uk

www.strandhardware.co.uk

FLOORS, WALLS & CEILINGS

Magply

Accessing Apartments benefits of Magply

The task of adding an extra floor to an apartment building in the heart of Brighton has seen the 12mm version of IPP Ltd.’s Magply boards employed in a variety of applications, both internally and externally: highlighting the well proven MOS product’s fire performance, weather resistance and overall economic benefits.

With a Class 1 fire rating and backed by BBA Agrement certification, Magply MOS boards present a fire-safe and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional plywood or OSB products. The different thicknesses of panel are also widely used as a substrate board for the direct application of proprietary render systems, as well as for flooring and flat or pitched roof build-ups.

Gerflor

T: 01621 776252 E: john@magply.co.uk

www.magply.co.uk

New Lunar Carpet collection from Gerflor

Gerflor is pleased to announce the launch of Lunar, a brand-new collection to the Gradus Carpets portfolio. Inspired by the natural landscape of the moon, this stunning carpet collection has a distinguished design and is available in celestial decors that will help to create an extremely stylish and modern interior.

Its unique designs reflect the mountain ranges of the moon. From the ethereal ‘Janssen’ through to ‘Jura’ and ‘Moro’ the myriad of colour choices stimulated in design by our nearest celestial body will both inspire and delight designers and specifiers alike. Lunar is perfect for commercial offices, a host of education applications and many other contract environments, providing the required comfort that many flooring scenarios require.

T: 01625 428922

E: contractuk@gerflor.com

www.gerflor.co.uk

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Junckers

Hub uses light-coloured floors to boost light levels

A dynamic, highly flexible building at the University of Cambridge has been fitted with Junckers solid wood flooring as part of a light-filled interior scheme. The West Hub, designed by Jestico+Whiles, is a hybrid building designed to cater for students, tenants and the public. A focus on fostering connection and collaboration through thoughtfully designed interlinking spaces is evident in the interior, which is bright, open, and welcoming. The new building combines structured spaces with generous circulation areas for breakout and informal social and study use. The large, light-filled rooms make use of Junckers Nordic Oak Harmony flooring finished in ultra matt lacquer as an ideal backdrop. The building has achieved BREEAM Excellent and adopts many aspects of the WELL standard.

45-49 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ

T: 01376 534 700 E: sales@junckers.co.uk

www.junckers.co.uk

Bradwell Hall Bradwell on Sea, Essex, CM0 7HX

Passivent

Passivent’s Aircool range provides a breath of fresh air

Passivent’s Aircool® wall and window ventilators offers solutions across a wide variety of sectors, providing controlled air intake and extract in natural ventilation systems to create healthy internal environments.

The Passivent Aircool range comprises four core products. Primarily suited for external installation, Aircool is designed to work with all forms of wall construction, curtain walling

and window profiles with the external weather louvre providing excellent weather protection and an insulated internal damper which minimises heat loss. Passivent also offers an Acoustic Aircool® Ventilator with additional acoustic attenuation features plus its Thermal Aircool® Ventilator with a heater coil to temper the temperature of the fresh incoming air during cooler weather. Hybrid Plus2 Aircool adds an innovative air tempering and mixing unit.

North Frith Oasts, Ashes Lane, Hadlow, Kent TN11 9QU

T: 01732 850 770 E: projects@passivent.com

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Stuart Turner Cat 5 Booster Set - Aquabreak AB5

The AQUABREAK AB5 Cat 5 booster set is a complete, all-inone unit, single outlet booster set incorporating a single pump, pressure sensor, controller, control vessel, non-return valve and a 5 litre (nom) break tank fitted with a 1/2” solenoid valve and strainer.

The electronic controller ensures that the pump starts automatically when water is consumed and stops automatically when the consumption ceases. In addition, the controller protects the pump in case of faults.

Mitsubishi Electric

Net zero can’t happen without a focus on retrofit

Retrofitting is vital to achieving net zero because 80% of current buildings will still be here by the time we reach 2050. All these properties need heating and hot water yet everyone is expecting EPC B to become a legal requirement and so we really are seeing the end of gas looming. These buildings can readily transition to renewable heating improving their energy efficiency and performance, with commercial heat pumps available right now and dedicated, professional installers to get them fitted. So, commercial buildings can make a real and significant difference on the road to net zero, as Chris Newman our Zero Carbon Design Manager explains in a special webinar.

Market Place, Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire, RG9 2AD

T: 01491 572655 E: info@stuart-turner.co.uk

www.stuart-turner.co.uk

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Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8XB

T: 01707 282880

les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk