Our Schlüter®-WETROOM systems guarantee CE marked waterproofing that is suitable for use in commercial and residential installations with tile and stone coverings.
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Hailed as a revolution for the industry Building Information Modelling has undoubtedly had a significant influence on the specification process.
But it is fair to say that BIM has still not had the sort of industry-wide impact the Government was initially predicting.
For seven years, NBS has chartered the rise of BIM within the UK design community and has launched its first report into the views of construction product manufacturers.
With the support of the Construction Products Association (CPA), the report is now freely available for manufacturers to understand from its own community, what impact BIM is having on the industry.
NBS CEO Richard Waterhouse said: “Collaboration is at the heart of BIM, and through the standardised information held in wellstructured models, manufacturers and designers will be able to work increasingly closely together, making sure the right product is selected, installed and used through the life of a project.”
The majority of UK manufacturers are already taking steps to provide product information in a format that can be placed into the designers’ own model, and manufacturers agree that BIM information will be increasingly required by specifiers.
However, work to support this community is still needed as only a minority – 21 percent – believe they are confident when it comes to BIM knowledge and skills.
And for those who are progressing well, the community is relying on collaboration from those outside their own organisations to help overcome barriers to BIM.
Peter Caplehorn, CPA Deputy Chief Executive and Policy Director, said: “Whilst still far from the norm, there is no doubt the UK construction industry is on the cusp of a technological advancement.
“Currently we are in a situation where the supply chain is not as well coordinated as it could be, but through digitalisation our industry will find more e cient, cost-e ective and smarter ways to do things.”
Manufacturers believe that BIM will deliver real benefits, including reducing costs and creating time e ciencies through the design, build and maintenance lifecycle. But the Government still has a vital role to play in ensuring it becomes an industry-wide revolution.
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The car park at the new McArthur Glen Designer Outlets indoor mall in York features Hauraton Limited’s RECYFIX® MONOTEC surface drainage system. The RECYFIX® MONOTEC system was installed to provide surface drainage in a section of the car park’s asphalt surface. Having a grating width of 100mm (Channel internal dimension) with an overall height of 230mm and a cross-section of 190.5cm2, the 66 metres of channel supplied provide a total water capacity of just over 1260 litres. The whole unit is made of tough, virtually unbreakable polypropylene (PP) formulated to be very resistant to daily temperature fluctuations from frost conditions to strong sunlight, including the Ultra Violet (UV) spectrum.
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BIM (Building Information Modelling) is a smart 3D model-based procedure that provides the Architect, Engineer, Builder and Designer the understanding and relevant tools to more efficiently plan, design, build, and maintain buildings and infrastructure. Gary Dean, Managing Director of OnLevel UK, said from day one he was keen to ensure that all the company’s products were ‘BIM Ready’ and the BIM files easily accessible online. “Although BIM isn’t currently required for every project, it is being taken on and certainly on the increase in use (only public-sector construction projects have been delivered using BIM, since 2016). Here at OnLevel we are keen to embrace innovation and appreciate intention of BIM’s ethos to improve value, operational efficiency, reduce cost and improve the quality of customer outcomes. These are all core aims of OnLevel and our approach to business.” Alexandra Court, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0QN T: 01618 049500 E: sales@onlevel-uk.com
HI-MACS® has been used for the expansion and restyling work at Naples International Airport, demonstrating once again that this material is perfectly suited for breathing life into the highest-level projects. HI-MACS®, is made up of minerals, natural pigments and acrylic, offers a wide range of structural benefits. HI-MACS® is resistant to fire, scratching and shock, but above all, its pore-free surface prevents any build-up of dirt, bacteria, mould and dampness, ensuring that it remains clean and completely hygienic.
HI-MACS®, used in both architecture and interior design to create façades and furniture, is ideal for use in internal and external contract environments because it is so easy to maintain.
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Imperial Bricks now live on NBS Plus
Imperial Bricks, the UK’s leading suppliers of traditional handmade, wirecut and pressed bricks, is now a member of NBS Plus, the library of technical product information available through RIBA. Imperial Bricks’ technical specification data is now live and can be instantly accessed by architectural practices and other construction professionals using specification software. Imperial will also be contributing to the NBS National BIM library - the award-winning collection of BIM objects. Imperial Bricks is committed to making brick selection simple. Architects and specifiers can benefit from Imperial’s free RIBA approved CPD seminar, Revolutionising Restoration. This seminar forms part of the RIBA CPD Core Curriculum and offers practical guidance on how to choose the right brick for renovation, extension and new build projects.
Grindle House Farm, Grindle Road, Grindle, Near Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 9JR T: 01952 750816 E: sales@imperialbricks.co.uk
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Sadolin has been drafted in to help transform The Maltsters Country Inn, in Badby, Daventry, into a destination venue. To help with the restoration, Sadolin PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish and Sadolin Superdec have been used throughout the project.
Available in either a gloss or satin finish, Sadolin PV67 Heavy Duty Varnish comes as a two-pack system and is renowned for its ease of application, and its beautiful, long-lasting finish. The hard-wearing formulation is also slip and scratch resistant and, as well as bar tops, it is the ideal product for heavy traffic floor areas such as dance floors and hallways. Sadolin Superdec’s water-borne formulation offers a flexible finish that resists cracking, peeling and flaking.
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King is a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world, with people all around the world playing one or more of their games. When the new King building in the heart of London’s West End was being conceived, it was always going to have a gym and fitness facility for the staff. No forward-thing thinking company like King would be complete without an onsite fitness suite and gym. It’s their commitment that everybody in the company should be healthy and happy.
No bad thing. King, as in their previous building, would specify Gerflor products once again, this time choosing some 210m2 Gerflor’s Taraflex® Sport M Performance vinyl sports flooring in three pulsating colours; Pink, Silver Grey and London Light Blue. Wedgnock House, Wedgnock Ln, Warwick CV34 5AP T: 01926 622600 E: contractuk@gerflor.com ENQUIRY 07 www.gerflor.co.uk
Beautiful terrace renovation with fixed Flushglaze rooflight
This fine Victorian terraced house is located in the fashionable Harringey Ladder within the North London Borough of Haringey, and was renovated by Trevor Brown Architects. The installation of a Flushglaze fixed rooflight from Glazing Vision was key to unlocking the natural light in the windowless kitchen area, which shares its exterior wall with the neighbour’s house. The architect was satisfied that Glazing Vision’s bespoke Flushglaze fixed rooflight provided excellent thermal performance, with its combination of low emissivity glass, argon-filled cavities and warm edge spacer bars. The framework is sealed by a gasket, which means there is no need for a thermal break, thus keeping the profile as reduced as possible. For more information on Glazing Vision’s fixed Flushglaze rooflights, visit glazingvision.co.uk/request-cpd Sawmills Road, Diss, IP22 4RG
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The A. Proctor Group has launched a new innovative high performance variable resistance vapour control layer for use in commercial and residential projects. Procheck Adapt is designed to protect the building fabric from the potential risks of condensation whilst providing the added benefit of serving as an effective airtight barrier. Thanks to its unique design the new membrane offers variable resistance which adapts to changes in humidity levels, becoming increasingly more resistant in Winter and more permeable in Summer. Procheck Adapt has a translucent structure which eases fixing to structural frames and in combination with its integral tape allows for a fast installation time.
Focus SB launches the only fully certified 2 way and centre-off retractive dolly grid switch suitable for use with mains voltage in the UK market. A safe solution for lighting control and dimming systems where the
A new boutique hotel at 120 Allen Street in New York City makes a striking addition to the skyline, thanks to a custom solar shading and screening solution from Levolux
The upper levels have been given an ultra-modern appearance, thanks to a Levolux solar shading and screening solution.
Levolux devised a custom solution thatextends from the 6th floor up to roof level. The solution is based on the company’s popular Infiniti Fin system, which has been adapted to create an external veil of horizontal, aerofoil-shaped fins.
Engineered from aluminium components, the fins effectively wrap around the building on four sides.
quiescent (off) position is in the centre, this insulated product is Certified to BS EN 60669-1. Suitable for use with electronic curtain, blind, shutter and window operating systems. Contact 01424 858060; sales@focus-sb.co.uk; or got to www.focus-sb.co.uk for more information.
Saniflo UK – the country’s leading designer and manufacturer of macerators, pumps and shower cubicles with a 60-year track record of providing non-mains drainage solutions to businesses and homes across the globe – has launched an underground pumping station for removing waste water from commercial and domestic premises, Sanifos. Sanifos can be sited outside a building and below ground where the drainage is too low for a sewer or too low for a surface mounted pumping station. With a high capacity 500 litre tank the Sanifos 500 has multiple connections to take waste from bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms in industrial or large domestic buildings.
With the CaberFix floor fixing range, Norbord promises exceptional value and easy application for a simple and safe on-site experience. Offering six different products, the CaberFix range provides a variety of choice. Each floor fixing product is fully BBA-approved. Products in this range include CaberFix D3 T&G (a water-resistant PVA D3 glue), CaberFix Joint&Joist (a PU adhesive and sealant) and CaberFix tape (a polyethylene-coated cloth tape for sealing CaberDek perimeters to walls). For those harsh winter conditions, Norbord also offers CaberFix X-Treme Tape, a highlydurable, scuff resistant acrylic tape. For those working with CaberDek, there is the CaberFix Pro kit.
The benefits of an external wall insulation system provided by Sto have been highlighted yet again on the refurbishment of a large nursing accommodation unit at Addenbrookes Hospital. The StoTherm Vario K system has improved thermal performance standards and also helped the structure blend visually with the adjoining buildings.
StoTherm Vario is a high performance EPS insulation system which provides excellent thermal insulation, and thanks to the mineralic reinforcing coat combined with welldesigned fire stopping details, also meets stringent fire safety requirements, even on buildings such as Harston House. StoTherm Vario is available in three system variants to deal with substrates of varying qualities and the requirements of the building design.
The Ultimetal fabric with the high levels of solar refl ectance and low levels of emissivity a orded by its metallised coating provide industry leading levels of shading performance. The 50+ years’ experience of weaving glass-fi bre based shading fabrics producing the highest levels of performance from the thinnest of materials. The Ultimetal fabric is less than one quarter of a millimetre thick, permitting a blind of over 3.0 metres in height to be stored in a cassette of less than 55mm square. Powder coated to match the window frames, the blinds become almost invisible.
Light transmission levels for the fabric in single figures can remove glare, improving workspaces and comfort zones alike. Solar reflectance (Rs) of over 70% can reduce heat gain through the glass by 25%, 40% to over 50% dependant on glass properties. The blinds also improve the insulation of the window by 15%, 20%, 30% or more, reducing temperature loss.
Saniflo – the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of pumps, macerators and shower cubicles – has helped make a big dream of a Grand Designs tiny house into a reality. The industrial design wetroom features a shower, basin and WC each feeding into a Saniflo Sanicubic Pro 2 macerating pump situated directly beneath the wall hung WC in the basement. The pump will also take waste from a washing machine which will be sited in the basement and has additional outlets for the connection of future appliances.
The Sanicubic Pro 2 featuring dual motors, offers continuity of service, so if ever one fails then the other will assume the workload.
Structura UK has formed a strategic partnership with RAICO Bautechnik GmbH to develop an adaption of their THERM+ curtain walling system to accommodate Kalwall®, considered to be one of the most insulating light transmitting panel systems available.
The THERM+ framing system offers a wealth of possibilities such as the facility to conceal fixings and screws making for a seamless finish and the flexibility to use a frame in aluminium, timber or steel. It also presents the opportunity for semi-unitising the panels which can incorporate windows, Kalwall or a combination of both. This allows for monolithic, single action installations which save time on site and give excellent cost benefits together with a high performance long life cycle.
Dunalastair Hotel set in the heart of Kinloch Rannoch has undergone a recent refurbishment programme. Securefast’s state of the art OnDoor Smartlock Wireless Network system has provided the perfect solution, incorporating a dedicated server in the hotel reception area with a direct computer link to the Windows based software ASL957 Management system. This user friendly system allows the staff to easily programme the MiFare cards for the staff and guests with access to doors, groups and areas with time and date validity and shift control using the wireless dongle.
Eurocell – the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U window, door, conservatory and roofl ine products –is extending its range of bi-fold doors with the launch of StudioGlideTM, a breakthrough aluminium bi-fold system that promises minimal sightlines, maximum performance and unlimited flexibility.
Developed for both residential and commercial projects, StudioGlide will fit any aperture because it is scaleable to frame heights of up to 2.5m and widths of up to 6.5m. Individual sashes of 1.2m wide can be assembled in multiple configurations of up to seven sashes with the choice of inward or outward opening doors.
Comfort – and lower heating bills – are assured by high-specifi cation energy efficient glass and a thermal break in the frame that reduces heat loss so that StudioGlide can achieve U-values as low as 1.6W/m2k for double glazing and 1.3 W/m2k for triple glazing.
Security is not sacrifi ced for style, despite the ‘glass wall’ appearance, as StudioGlide comes with full PAS 24 accreditation and is glazed from the inside for increased security, using bespoke gaskets to get the best possible seal against the weather.
The silence of international design
Setter Architects in Israel have designed stunning new offices for several international companies, including Palo Alto Networks, one of the world’s most innovative technology organisations. The link between these projects is the way their interiors all benefit from high performance acoustic ceilings manufactured by Troldtekt in Denmark. The superior acoustic performance of the ceilings is combined with different forms of lighting, air-conditioning and amplifiers. Troldtekt natural wood wool ceiling panels are widely specified throughout the UK, Europe and internationally for many different buildings as well as for refurbished interiors. They are available in various sizes and in four grades from extreme fine to coarse and can also be painted in virtually any RAL colour.
Following an intensive research and product development process, Schlüter-Systems is pleased to welcome a revolutionary new slim-line contour profile to its ranks. Schlüter®-FINEC offers near-invisible edge protection for the corners of tile and stone installations, satisfying the demands of both tile protection and design aesthetics. The profiles are particularly ideal for use with glass mosaics and thin-format tiles as they are extremely slim-line, allowing for the creation of discreet flowing detail. Unlike comparable offerings from other suppliers, Schlüter®-FINEC is available in both anodised aluminium and V2A stainless steel, meaning that discreet edges are possible in both standard and heavy-duty applications.
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Gripple has struck again with Fast Trak™ which is designed for even faster and easier installation of many mechanical and electrical services, particularly where ceiling space is limited. Fast Trak™, a pre-fabricated, trapeze bracket, also ‘hits the spot’ for flexible and safe installation of electrical containment, ductwork, pipework and other mechanical services. Up to six times faster to install than traditional methods, including threaded rod and channel, the product offers toolfree adjustment, and an ideal solution for instances where ceiling space is less than 800mm. Fast Trak™ is designed to suit differing installations in residential buildings, high-rise office blocks, hotels, hospitals, open retail spaces or transportation hubs. Fast Trak is adaptable as the brackets can be moved along the tracks to facilitate any position changes.
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One of University College London’s (UCL) main buildings has been equipped with a new R32 air conditioning system from Mitsubishi Electric for the Division of Biosciences.
The Division is housed in the impressive Rockefeller Building, a sevenstorey building on University Street, close to Euston Square Station and home to the original University College Hospital Medical School.
UCL’s Division of Biosciences boasts an outstanding international reputation and a community of over 500 staff and 300 PhD students engaged in cutting edge research and collaboration.
The College needed a quick and efficient heating and cooling system which also met UCL’s environmental requirements and Mitsubishi Electric’s M Series MSZ-LN was chosen due to the pivotal role R32 refrigerant will play in meeting future legislation and reducing the environmental impact of air conditioning, heat pumps and refrigeration.
Keith Kerridge, Building Services Manager, UCL Estates, said, “The Rockefeller building required an extra air conditioning system on one of its floors and we were impressed with what Mitsubishi Electric’s system could offer. We wanted a system that would provide a comfortable working environment for our staff and students, as well as being environmentally friendly. The M Series MSZ-LN suits our needs perfectly.”
The two stylish air conditioning units were installed over a three-day period by Artic Building Services and are the first R32 systems within UCL’s estate. The short installation period was crucial to ensure minimum disruption to the building’s occupants whilst work was going on.
“UCL made an excellent choice with Mitsubishi Electric’s R32 air conditioning units, which are stylish, sophisticated and highly energy efficient. We were able to install the wall mounted system in a timely and efficient manner, with minimal disruption to staff and students,” explained Lee Rumble of Artic Building Services.
Another feature that makes the M Series range suitable for UCL is its quiet operation, with noise levels as low as 19dBA, making it ideal for use in a quiet study environment.
The M Series MSZ-LN air conditioning range was Mitsubishi Electric’s first product in its UK line-up to utilise R32 refrigerant. MSZ-LN units include a built-in Wi-Fi interface enabling full control and monitoring via the MELCloud App, and a sophisticated i-see Sensor in the unit automatically monitors room occupancy, position and body temperatures to deliver customised comfort.
For further details on the R32 options available from Mitsubishi Electric, visit http://timeforr32.co.uk.
The Willis Building is a spectacular 28-story skyscraper in the City of London. KEMMLIT’s type R lockers and benches were specified in keeping with the building’s elegant and modern design. The KEMMLIT Type R locker is perfect for this basement staff lockers area in the prestigious Willis tower. This locker solution is made of easy-to-clean and seawaterresistant aluminium. The Type R2Z Locker System, which has a 20-year guarantee, utilises high quality 100% corrosion resistant aluminium for the locker carcass with a choice of two high quality door options – solid grade laminate finished in a special overlay to protect against scratching or a double shelled aluminium door with a ‘Crystal Coat’ stove enamelled finish. Bays Platt, Skirmett, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 6TD T: 01491 638606 E: info@kemmlituk.com
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A world-leading financial giant’s plans to create a massive office complex in London will see Interflow supply a number of products, including an innovative bespoke solution. The 843,922 sq ft campus will replace the Fleet Building and Plumtree Court and the Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates-designed scheme, which sits on a 4.2-acre City of London site, is targeting a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. As a result Interflow has been asked to supply a number of its market-leading solutions. The DOYMA Curaflex 3000 sleeves and DOYMA blind gaskets, will be joined by a series of manifold plates designed specifically for the ambitious campus development.
Leighton, Shrewsbury SY5 6SQ
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Hunter Douglas publishes its new Guide to
Hunter Douglas, the global architectural products manufacturer, has published its latest comprehensive guide to ceilings and walls, covering its entire metal, wood and felt ranges. The hardback, 394-page Commercial Ceilings & Walls Product Guide 2018/2019 is aimed at architects, designers and specifiers and provides technical data, colour finishes, material characteristics, applications and acoustic performance data in easy-to-read form. Colourful photographs of the systems in situ also enable them to see exactly how they look on schemes across the world. Divided into discrete chapters, the guide details the Hunter Douglas range of interior, exterior and sports ceilings, and wall systems, including its newest product, the award-winning Heartfelt® felt ceiling and wall system. 8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk ENQUIRY 30
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Bring life to your office with the Wybone planter topped units The newly designed Planter Bin is manufactured from galvanised steel and powder coated in your choice of RAL colour. To the top of the bin, a purpose made liner sits within the lip of the lid to hold plants.
Fire extinguishers are often fixed to walls, so we decided to design a unit that could store multiple fire extinguishers but still offer a stylish aesthetic. The narrow but wide Plantex Fire Extinguisher Store can comfortably hold 3 fire extinguishers and has an internal planter liner fitted to the top; ideal for holding multiple small plants.
For 5% off when you buy online, use the code ‘specification5’ Mason Way, Platts Common Ind. Est, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S74 9TF T: 01226 352333 E: hello@wybone.co.uk
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Timber cladding is being used increasingly as a priority choice amongst architects and designers for use as a protective skin for buildings. This is a reflection of the natural and unique quality that wood provides. Whether the project is a large scale development or a small private dwelling, timber cladding gives greater flexibility in design, is versatile, attractive and environmentally friendly. Having made an often significant investment in timber cladding the question of how it is best protected arises. This natural look is increasingly sought after but the challenge is, how to achieve it without taking the risk of uneven weathering on different aspects of the building, or in protected areas, such as overhanging eaves. Another issue can be the unsightly tide marks caused by extractive wash out, a particular problem with western red cedar.
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E E Ingleton have completed further projects using their new PicPerf© image perforation system. Anodised aluminium panels were manufactured for Thames Archtectural, & installed in Berkeley Homes Victory Pier development in Gillingham, as well as for ambulance bay screen panels at London’s University College Hospital. Both projects called for very high open area panels to meet ventilation requirements, whilst retaining striking images and patterns. The Victory Pier panels feature seven waterbirds, whilst the UCH installation was based on the architect’s ‘funky trees’ concept. The PicPerf© system has been used for various prestigious projects including Debenham’s flagship Oxford Street store for Dane Architectural and Kingston upon Thames Riverside development for Cadisch MDA. Adelaide Works, 55 Mowbray Street, Sheffield S3 8EZ T: 0114 275 7834 E: sales@eeingleton.co.uk
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A range of premium metal sockets and switch-plates meeting Chinese Quality Certification Centre (CQC) standards has been developed and manufactured in the UK and is available for export to China. Hastings-based luxury electrical accessory manufacturer Focus SB® claims a British and European first, as the only UK manufacturer in its industry to sign a deal with a Chinese distributor, Kursel Ltd, enabling it to supply British-made products into China’s multi-million dollar high-end residential and hospitality construction marketplace. Excited to announce it has officially passed the prestigious CQC audit of compliance to supply its brand new CCC approved product range into the rapidly growing Chinese market, Focus SB is the first UK and European manufacturer of premium electrical accessories to have passed the rigorous process. Napier Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9NY T: 01424 858060 E: sales@focus-sb.co.uk
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SFS Fasteners deliver for MediaCity UK’s new building
SFS has played a key role in enabling Artez, the main contractor, and leading roofing and cladding contractor Longworth to deliver an iconic new building on Manchester’s vibrant MediaCity waterfront for upmarket bar and restaurant chain The Alchemist.
The company’s powder-coated, high performance A4 (grade 316) stainless steel fasteners were key to creating a stunning gold building envelope for ‘The Bund’. Graeme McIlroy, Regional Sales Manager at SFS, adds, “Fasteners hold the key to maintaining the visual appeal of the building envelope, with our powder coated A4 stainless steel fasteners best for ensuring a façade retains its integrity over a long service life.”
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Over 80 of Howe Green’s 7500 Series Medium Duty Stainless Steel Floor Access Covers were specified by architect Chapman Taylor LLP for the Westgate Oxford development. The floor covers provide access to essential services concealed under the flooring. The Howe Green 7500 Series Floor Access Covers provide safe, easy access to underfloor services and high levels of performance for what will be a heavily trafficked pedestrian area. The 7500 Series can withstand up to a 5 tonne pneumatic wheel loading and, as they are made of stainless steel, are resistant to rust and corrosion. The covers, installed by specialist stone contractor Vetter UK, have been infilled with various types of stone to blend seamlessly with the different hard flooring finishes used across multiple locations.
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A custom-built detached home situated on a peninsula in in the Norfolk broads, and featuring JB Western Red Cedar Shingles from Marley Eternit, has scooped a number of leading industry awards for Platform 5 Architects. The bespoke brief, together with structural requirements which required all materials used to offer lightweight properties, meant Marley Eternit’s JB Western Red Cedar Shingles were the obvious choice to create a textured roofscape which seamlessly blends in with the natural surroundings.
Cedar shingles offer a renewable and sustainable roofing and cladding solution with one of the lowest carbon footprints of any widely used building product. In addition, the shingles require low maintenance.
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Some 180 Marmox Thermoblocks have been supplied to a regional builder for the construction of a high specification home near Harrogate, with their unique combination of insulating and load-carrying properties being used to tackle cold bridging where the two storeys above ground meet the basement structure which contains a swimming pool and other recreation areas. The 65mm x 215mm x 600mm Thermoblocks were supplied through a local stockist and have been laid on a mortar bed with the special Marmox Multibond adhesive being used to seal the stepped joints between the units. As a loadbearing composite product Thermoblock has been developed to be incorporated into various wall constructions as a horizontal layer.
Caxton House 101-103 Hopewell Drive Chatham Kent ME5 7NP T: 01634 835290 E: sales@marmox.co.uk
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The exciting new development at Brunswick Wharf has been transformed into 12 high spec apartments utilising a steel frame structure (SFS). This modern method of construction is becoming increasingly popular due to its ability to reduce project timescales and costs, therefore, Wetherby’s Epsitec system was chosen as the perfect solution for this project. This system incorporates a drainage cavity allowing the steel frame structure to remain dry protecting the building from any potential weather damage, whilst allowing the frame to breathe. Epsitec rails were mechanically fixed behind the rigid 70mm Epsitherm insulation board providing a structurally sound building as well as maximising thermal efficiency. A basecoat and 1.5mm Silicone K render was reinforced to provide a flexible high impact finish and a visually striking building.
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The Terra Firma Consultancy provided an informal landscape design advisory service to Marks Barfield Architects, sourcing the most appropriate hard landscaping solution at British Airways i360, the new landmark attraction on Brighton beach. The Terra Firma Consultancy presented Marks Barfield Architects with Tobermore’s Sienna Duo - a block paving product with a striking granite aggregate finish that offered the contemporary look desired for the iconic structure. Robyn Butcher, Landscape Architect at The Terra Firma Consultancy, noted that due to the contemporary style of the design and build, paving products were the most suitable hard landscaping material for the project.
“The aesthetics of paving was ideal for the envisioned design and, as other areas on the beachfront close to the project were due to be refurbished with new paving in the near future, we knew that paving around the British Airways i360 building would create continuity with these existing elements,” she explained. “Paving also provided the benefits of being easy to lay and easy to replace.” Robyn was involved in the process of sourcing and assessing paving products for Marks Barfield Architects and she was highly impressed with the quality, aesthetics and performance offered by Tobermore’s Sienna Duo block paving. “A product with a modern appearance was needed to complement the structure which was crafted with a real futuristic feel,” she added. “The modern finish and duo sizes available with Tobermore’s Sienna block paving was ideal for creating a contemporary look that was in keeping with the style of the national visitor attraction.”
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Leafield Environmental’s Square Heritage hooded litter bin is being relaunched with a host of new features but still maintaining the traditional style that has made it so popular. The Heritage’s outer walls now sport ridges to prevent unwanted fly posting. Personalisation panels can now be enhanced with a framed polycarbonate poster cover. For those sited in coastal areas, optional pest flaps deter nuisance seagull intruders. For smokers, optional metal stubber plates and a new 1litre ashtray with quick release. To bring the Square Heritage bins completely up-to-date they can now accommodate the fill-level sensors that turn them into Smart Bins and help authorities make their litter collection operations greener and more efficient.
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Grasscrete
Grasscrete provides a permeable grass reinforcement solution, with excellent grass cover combined with a strong concrete under structure for all types of regular car park with heavy traffic potential.
Grass cover is quickly established to get the best possible green, sustainable drainage credentials. When you take a look at the Grasscrete installation for car parking many would be surprised to find that concrete forms the core under structure
With proven success in many car park applications across the UK, Grasscrete can be incorporated with minimal impact while maintaining a natural green vista when not in use.
Duncan House, 142 Thornes Lane, Thornes, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7RE T: 01924 379443 E: info@grasscrete.com ENQUIRY 43 www.grasscrete.com
Plaswood has launched a range of gates to complement its existing and extensive range of environmentally friendly fencing products. Made from 100% recycled plastic, Plaswood gates offer a smart, stylish and green alternative to traditional timber gates. Unlike timber, Plaswood products are impervious to the influence of water or damp and therefore will not rot, splinter, crack or degrade with age, offering purchasers a trouble and maintenance free alternative to timber products. Available in jet black and earth brown the single and double gates come with a galvanized frame, along with steel posts allowing the gates to be set directly in to the ground. The gates can be finished with flat, round, chamfered or pointed tops. One London Wall, London. EC2Y 5AB. T: 0333 202 6800 E: Plaswoodsales@rpc-bpi.com
ENQUIRY 44 www.plaswoodgroup.com
Long Rake Spar assists development of cycle superhighway
Long Rake Spar has been involved in the development of a new East-West Cycle Superhighway through central London. Addagrip were contacted by Transport for London approved contractor F M Conway Ltd to lay 2,200m2 of their BBA approved Terrabound Resin Bound porous surfacing on a new stretch of cycle path that runs alongside Green Park. To complement the location, an attractive natural aggregate was required for the surfacing and Long Rake Spar’s Rhine Gold 6mm was chosen. The hardwearing qualities of the Rhine Gold ensure the smooth, porous paving will provide good slip resistance for the cyclists and deliver a low maintenance surface in this busy area of Central London.
Youlgrave, Nr. Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LW T: 01629 636 210 E: sales@longrakespar.co.uk ENQUIRY 45 www.longrakespar.co.uk
Gatic channel drainage installed at Rushden Lakes CastSlot and Paveslot, the leading channel drainage systems from Gatic Civil Drainage, have been installed at Rushden Lakes, the new high end shopping centre in Northamptonshire. CastSlot’s tread safe top is important in areas with high volumes of pedestrians, removing the risk of heels getting caught in the grating. PaveSlot was installed in the project’s central boulevard – home to a bespoke water feature.
Gatic is a globally recognised brand, specified for many prestigious projects around the world. Its leading range of surface water drainage is strong, durable and reliable, with load ratings from A15 to F900 to suit a wide range of applications. Gatic Civil Drainage is part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions. Poulton Close, Dover, CT17 0UF T: 01304 203545 E: info@gatic.com
www.gatic.com
From our vertically integrated British sandstone production, to our well established international supply chains, Marshalls is the construction industry’s indispensable partner for projects in the built environment.
With products ranging from paving, setts and kerb; to cladding and façades Marshalls is the UK’s leading supplier of natural stone.
Polypipe, a leading manufacturer of high quality valves and fittings, has launched the Effast Pro Flow® Butterfly Valve range. The new valves have been designed to provide a reliable and high performance product for shut-off or flow regulating applications, offering a near linear response through the valve’s full range of operations to deliver exceptional fine control capabilities.
The Pro Flow® Butterfly Valve is available in three different series. The High Performance P series and the High Temperature T series are ideal for industrial applications such as slurry lines, reactor cooling and chemical processes, while the High Flow H series is suited to water applications including swimming pools, filtration and irrigation systems.
The new valves feature a PVCu body covered by a gasket, with a disc located in the centre of the body, operated by a shaft using a handle or an actuator. Each series offers an integral seal, fine control attributes, and ease of actuation, showcasing the reliability, experience, skills and knowledge that keep Polypipe Pressure Systems at the forefront of innovation.
Each Pro Flow® Butterfly Valve features a certified EDPM main gasket that covers the entire body, protecting it from chemical substances. The design of the valves’ internal profile also ensures a completely secure seal. All valves are actuator ready in accordance to ISO5211, easy to actuate without extra components, and require just two bolts to disassemble the handle.
The closing system of the valve includes a safety lock which offers fine tuning capabilities thanks to the regulating plate, which delivers 19 different position options for the disc, for precise flow regulation. The regulating notch plate/ handle can also be removed for the mounting of an electric or pneumatic actuator, or for the fitting of a manual gearbox.
The T series valves are PPH butterfly valves. They feature a PPH glass fibre reinforced body that offers high mechanical resistance and smooth
operation across a wide range of temperatures, from -15 up to +95 degrees. The valve’s High Temp PPH disc boasts a unique shape that increases the disc’s resistance to abrasions and stresses, making this product particularly suited to heavier industrial applications involving aggressive fluids. The T series Pro Flow® Butterfly Valve can be supplied with a FPM gasket upon request.
The P series valves are PVCu butterfly valves with a patented high flow PVCu disc with an optimised profile. This design allows for a linear flow and greater flow rate in comparison to traditional discs, delivering one of the greatest flow rates on the market. The external surface of the P series valve is free from edges and ribs, reducing pressure drop, whilst ensuring resistance to corrosion at varying temperatures. The P series valves can also be supplied with a FPM gasket upon request.
The H series valves feature a strong PVCu disc and body, and a zinc plated carbon steel stem, making them resistant to chemical stresses and to corrosion at varying temperatures. Like the P series valves, the H series products feature an offset disc which allows for a linear response and excellent flow rate regulation.
Simon Howard, Managing Director of Building Services and International at Polypipe, says, “Our new Effast Pro Flow® Butterfly Valve has been designed to address a key issue with traditional butterfly valves, that is, the non-linear response curve. In traditional blade designs, a linear response is typically only achieved when the valve is between 25% and 60% open, which makes the fine control of flow rates very difficult.”
“Thanks to its patented design, the Effast Pro Flow® Butterfly Valve is able to provide a near linear response through its full range of operations. Coupled with the advanced handle locking mechanism, this ensures that flow rates can be precisely controlled through valves across each of our High Performance, High Temperature, and High Flow series.”
For more information on the new Effast Pro Flow® Butterfly Valve, visit www. polypipe.com/commercial-propertypublic-buildings/pressure-systems
With over 40 years working within the construction industry, Yeoman Rainguard Rainwater Systems have always prided themselves on the quality of their customer service and products. To convey in the most effective way their comprehensive range of gutters, downpipes and accessories, in Aluminium, GRP, cast iron, copper, zinc and stainless steel, Yeoman Rainguard have launched a brand new brochure. With vibrant project and product images with concise technical and installation details the Rainguard brochure is a must for contract, renovation and self-build projects. A print copy can be requested by calling 0113 2795854 or a digital version can be requested from the Rainguard website – www.rainguard.co.uk.
Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB T: 0113 279 5854 E: SallyAnn@yeomanshield.com
ENQUIRY 49 www.rainguard.co.uk
In changing rooms and showers, hygiene is mandatory. Daily waste water from showering, spillages and cleaning requires a simple but durable drainage system, preventing bacteria build up and unpleasant smells.
The Aspen lightweight drain channel and shower cover is designed for waste water to easily flow into the channel and away from the source. The cover can be easily removed to clean out the channel of unwanted waste build-up that can occur. In addition, the stainless steel construction provides corrosion, rust, stain and chemical resistance in both wet and dry conditions for a continuous showroom appearance.
Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2PQ T: 0115 986 6321 E: aspen@canalengineering.co.uk
ENQUIRY 50 www.aspen.gb.com
Durapipe rallies plastics industry about misconceptions
Durapipe UK is calling for plastics manufacturers and suppliers to better educate contractors and consultants about the performance capabilities of plastic pipework products. In Durapipe’s latest industry insight research, all of the contractors, consultants and end clients questioned had inaccurate information about the performance of plastic pipework systems, with 56% believing that they are not suitable for conveying fluids at high temperatures. Durapipe’s Des Dolan, said: “It is worrying to see how many contractors, consultants and end users are mistaken about all aspects of plastic pipe systems. There is a common misconception that all plastics are the same, when in fact there are various plastic materials that all have very different properties.”
Walsall Road, Cannock WS11 9NS
T: 01543 279909
www.durapipe.co.uk
Gatic launches new precision engineered access covers
Gatic adds to its range of high performance access covers with the launch of LFA assist lift for rapid access, and Composite solid and vented covers with ThruBeam® technology. The LFA assist lift achieves a load rating of F900 and is designed for heavy duty environments with slow moving traffic, such as aircraft pavements, taxiways of civil airports and dockyards. They are manufactured from Ductile Iron, M-Struts® for a maintenance free alternative to conventional gas struts, and stainless steel grade 304. Gatic’s Composite is a comprehensive system of single duct and multispan access covers and frames suitable for a load category of up to B125. The innovative design is deal for pedestrian areas.
Poulton Close, Dover, CT17 0UF
T: 01304 203545 E: info@gatic.com
www.gatic.com
The results of the 2017 European Copper in Architecture Awards 18 have just been announced.
The eighteenth iteration of these biennial architectural awards recognises the growing influence of copper and its alloys in modern design. But it also exposes to a wider international audience inspirational projects, some of which might otherwise go unrecognised. The 2017 judging panel consisted of four architects, all recipients of previous Copper in Architecture Awards: Ebbe Waehrens (BBP ARKITEKTER, Copenhagen), Maxime Enrico, (LAN, Paris), Ville Hara (Avanto Architects, Helsinki) and Craig Casci (GRID Architects, London).
A unanimous judges’ choice, the Maersk Tower research complex in Copenhagen, designed by C.F. Møller Architects, was the clear Winner. A major landmark building prominent on Copenhagen’s skyline, it nonetheless delivers on many other levels as well.
The conceptual development of its complex programme offers a fresh, more openly interactive research building typology enabling interdisciplinary functions to work across and between floors and departments. Its response to urban context is impressive with a gentle curved form making it slim, elegant and sympathetic to its surroundings. And its qualities extend to exceptional detailing throughout with an innovative use of gently animated copper fin facades that moves in response to the solar gain and defines the building.
The Public Choice Winner, with by far the most votes cast on copperconcept.org, was a new copper entrance pavilion hosting an innovative ‘water printer’ sculpture.
It celebrates the regeneration of the remarkable 19th century reservoir in Wrocław, converted into ‘Hydropolis’ – the only knowledge centre in Poland devoted entirely to water. The copper to the side is punched with holes to mimic computer punch cards in keeping with the water printer theme.
One of two infrastructure projects to be Commended was the Lahti Travel Centre, Finland, designed by JKMM Architects. The second Commended entry was a pair of entrance portals for the Bosruck Tunnel, Austria, designed by Riepl Riepl Architekten.
Overall, the judges found their role challenging because of the contrasting types, scales, design approaches and contexts of projects – but also the high quality of entries generally. They commented that the winning and shortlisted projects display very different strengths but all demonstrate that great buildings can be made with copper, whatever their uses. They were also delighted to see all sorts of building typologies benefit from investment in good design and top-quality materials such as copper.
The shortlisted and awarded entries will be celebrated through a promotional programme to an international audience, including an awards brochure, video interviews with winners, social media channels and Copper Architecture Forum magazine – all available via copperconcept.org. More information and images of all the 2017 entries and previous Awards can be viewed at: copperconcept.org/awards
On the hillside above Cannes, architect Pierre Guidoni, designer Jean Rogliano and fabricator Menuiserie Bareau created a breathtaking villa, completed with a façade made of HI-MACS®.
This ambitious project once again pushed the limits of creativity and, if it were not for HI-MACS®, both project manager and client say it would never have come to fruition.
Thanks to its thermoforming capacity, its versatility and its resistance to weather and UV rays, HI-MACS® perfected this flagship creation.
HI-MACS® was chosen as it would be able to successfully combine modernity, technicality and flexibility.
According to Jean Rogliano, HI-MACS® acrylic stone was the natural choice for this structure: “Its esthetics, its smoothness and its quality are able to simultaneously stand out from, and merge harmoniously with, the landscape of the Croix-des-Gardes district. It allowed us to create all sorts of rounded, arched and straight shapes and to envelop the villa in a gentle style, with an unparalleled quality of execution.”
With a surface area of 550m2, the façade is composed of a primary BWM 100 metal framework placed over the raw concrete façade, covered and insulated with polyurethane foam, into which 220 12-mm-thick HI-MACS® Cream panels are fitted using Keil sleeve anchors that are invisible from the exterior.
The thermoformed panels follow the curves, pillars and porthole windows of the villa perfectly, collectively forming an outer facing in line with expectations.
The A. Proctor Group has developed Fireshield®, a new vapour permeable membrane designed specifically to improve the fi re protection behind cladding. The unique coating of Fireshield actively extinguishes fire rather than just resisting it, and significantly reduces the formation of droplets and smoke. Fireshield is classified as Class B, s1 –d0 according to the Euroclass system, which classifies the reaction to fi re performance of building products. The performance of Fireshield is in advance of the requirements of the current classification grading. Fireshield complies with BS5250, BS4016 and NHBC requirements for vapour permeable walling underlays. It is installed and fixed to the substrate in the same manner as standard breather membranes using mechanical fixings.
T: 01250 872261
E: contact@proctorgroup.com
www.proctorgroup.com
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Thermoslate offers a bright future for CUPA PIZARRAS
CUPA PIZARRAS has a wide range of products, including the innovative roof solar system – Thermoslate – which is installed on a slate roof to convert sunlight to energy for central heating, hot water or pool heating. Thermoslate is a solar collector that generates renewable, clean and environmentally friendly energy. In fact, one of Cupa Pizarras’ recent customers was a family of five, whose roof had seven Thermoslate collectors installed on their home. Now, 76% of their heating, hot water and pool heating needs are covered by the collectors alone. The main component of the system uses natural slate sourced from a number of Cupa Pizarras’ quarries throughout Northwest Spain.
45 Moray Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6BQ
T: 01312 253 111 E: uk@cupapizarras.com
Raised on stilts above a former listed fire station, the weight of the new Port House four-storey extension needed to be kept to a minimum. A flooring system that could easily be incorporated with a steel frame was vital to the design, a complicating factor which also helped in making the decision to use Tata Steel’s ComFlor® composite floor deck system throughout. ComFlor® helped ensure the best possible solution for the project, and scored highly for all of the project’s requirements. Its low self-weight was important in limiting the weight of the new extension which ‘floats’ above the existing building; its specification proved to be cost-effective and was capable of providing the required strength, as well as achieving the required loads and spans.
Tata Steel, Shotton Works, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 2NH T: 01244 892199 E: technical.structuralproducts@tatasteel.com
www.tatasteelconstruction.com
Iconic Brutalist gem preserved with Sika Sarnafil roof
The roof refurbishment of the Central Building at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam College is one of the first major projects to use a new, pioneering approach combining Sika Sarnafil’s single ply membrane with large areas of its Sikalastic 621 – a liquid applied product typically used for areas with complex detailing. This pairing of systems was further enhanced by Sika Refurbishment’s SikaFloor 420. Working closely with architect Cullinan Studio, Roofing Contractors Cambridge (RCC) and the College, Sika Sarnafil created this innovative waterproofing solution to refurbish the roof, which has an extremely complex design. Close collaboration between Sika Sarnafil’s technical expert and RCC’s fitters saw the finished roof met strict requirements of the architect and client. Watchmead, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1BQ T: 01707 394444
www.gbr.sarnafil.sika.com
Howells Patent Glazing are experts in glazed roof design and manufacture, for both domestic application and commercial projects. Established for over 40 years, Howells are fully versed in all aspects of glazing, specialising in high performance attractive rooflight systems.
They have a combined knowledge of over 100 years in design and manufacturing and offer full AutoCAD drawings and 3D graphic models.Their work has been displayed on the popular Grand Designs TV programme. The company utilises the new technology thermal properties of glass and thermally broken aluminium glazing bars to achieve previously unheard of low U value of 0.7 w/m2
Triton Works, Woods Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 7AN T: 01384 820060 E: info@howellsglazing.co.uk
www.howellsglazing.co.uk
Grey is here to stay Freefoam has added to its popular Weatherboard cladding range with the introduction of a new colour option Slate Grey. Slightly darker in tone when compared to the very popular Storm grey it will appeal to those looking for a more defined appearance to their project.
The Weatherboard cladding is a 170mm wide board featuring a subtle embossed wood effect finish and an attractive overlapping appearance to create a ‘New England’ look. Already available in a range of traditional and contemporary shades, from subtle Pale Gold and Cappuccino through to more dramatic Argyl Brown and Colonial Blue the addition of Slate Grey will make a welcome addition to customers.
77-83 St James’ Mill Rd, Northampton NN5 5JP T: 01604 591110 E: ukmarketing@freefoam.com
www.freefoam.com
To add to the warehouse feel of the redeveloped Carlton Works site, 28 steel windows and doors of varying sizes were designed and manufactured by Steel Window Association member Govette Windows.
The windows and doors are manufactured from W20 sections and hot dip galvanised and polyester powder coated in RAL 7021 matt black grey. All are double glazed with 16mm krypton filled units and low E external panes. For the penthouse, Govette created an internal glazed main door between the hallway and living area. This creates continuity with the other steel windows but the steel was left in its ‘raw’ state, with no galvanising or painting.
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Garador has achieved the status of Centre of Excellence from the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF). Garador is a leading British manufacturer of garage doors, front doors and operators with an ultra modern production facility in Yeovil, Somerset. With over 50 years’ experience in the garage door industry, utilising German engineering expertise, it has developed an extensive range of garage doors unsurpassed in the industry. Garador has now joined an elite group and been named as a Builders Merchant Federation’s Regional Centre of Excellence. John Newcomb, Chief Executive Officer of the BMF, said: “Garador offers an excellent facility for our members in the South West to meet and train together.” Enquiry 63
Lorient has launched its new Architectural Seals brochure, comprising its largest selection of sealing systems including perimeter seals, drop seals, threshold plates, door bottom seals and finger guard seals. Manufactured to the highest quality standards in the UK, Lorient Architectural Seals have been designed and tested for a host of different applications in a variety of sectors throughout commercial, industrial and public buildings. They can provide outstanding protection against sound, smoke, fire, rain, light, draught, dust and even insects. The brochure has a number of useful new features including the incorporation of acoustic test data on relevant pages, so users can search corresponding test reports on Lorient’s popular acoustic search app.
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Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, has announced that one of its most popular sliding door hardware products – Soltaire – is now available in a range of four different kit packs. The new range caters for maximum door weights up to 250kg making it the companies highest door weight capacity kit pack.
Catering for internal and external applications, the newly developed kit packs come complete with track, hangers, guide, track stops, brackets, flush pulls and guide channel – everything needed to install one face fixed single sliding door. A single or double soft stop system is also available to be purchased as an optional extra for the Soltaire 120 kits.
Durham Road, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5NG T: 0191 377 0701 E: hello@pchenderson.com
ENQUIRY 65 www.pchenderson.com
Flood Angel pairs with VEKA for a match made in heaven!
VEKA Group is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with UK Flood Barriers, becoming the exclusive supplier of PVC-U profile for its Flood Angel windows and doors. VEKA Group is the nation’s leading supplier of PVC-U window and door systems, while Flood Angel currently produces around 150 doors each week for the domestic and commercial markets as one of the country’s top manufacturers of BSI Kitemark flood mitigation. John Hunt, VEKA Group’s Business Development Manager says: “VEKA is proud to be working alongside Flood Angel; both contributing to their industryleading product and demonstrating that VEKA is the premier profile system for yet another application. We look forward to making a positive difference for people whose property is blighted by flooding.” Farrington Road, Rossendale Road Industrial Estate, Burnley, Lancs, BB11 5DA T: 01282 716611 E: salesenquiry@veka.com
66 www.floodangel.com
The PURe® range of energy-efficient aluminium windows and doors from Senior Architectural Systems combines design flexibility with exceptional thermal performance. The patented system is the first on the UK market to benefit from an enhanced thermal barrier manufactured from expanded polyurethane foam (PUR). This gives the PURe® range the potential to achieve U-values as low as 0.71W/m2 K when calculated as a commercial CEN standard window and 0.93W/m2 K when calculated as a CEN standard door. Senior’s PURe® aluminium windows are now available as tilt and turn, casement and overswing reversible windows. The innovative door range features the PURe® FOLD and PURe® SLIDE styles and now includes the PURe® SLIDE tripletrack option, which enables all three door panels to slide to achieve wider views, larger openings and beautiful full length sliding glass walls. Eland Road, Denaby Main, Doncaster DN12 4HA T: 01709 772600 E: info@sasmail.co.uk
www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk
Experience a purple patch with Vicaima
Vicaima is entering a purple phase for their much loved Interior Door Selector (IDS), with the introduction of no less than six new ranges and a world of new colour and finish options. Encompassing 80 stimulating pages, this latest edition is their largest IDS yet and is certain to spark creative interest for their many markets; including housing development and hotels, together with numerous public and private sector applications.
Available both in printed format and for download via the Vicaima website, the new Interior Door Selector sets out product ranges in a clear and easy to navigate format. Each range includes quality colour imagery to illustrate the products design potential.
Drakes Way Business Centre, Marlowe(Avenue), Greenbridge Ind. Est. Swindon, Wiltshire SN3 3JF T: 01793 532333 E: info@vicaima.com
www.vicaima.com
FireAngel has launched a new and improved website that not only allows visitors quicker and simpler access to its growing range of technologies, but also a dedicated Fire & Rescue Services section. The new state-of-the-art Fire & Rescue Services platform has a host of interactive features, including a virtual tour of FireAngel’s R&D facilities, installation videos, troubleshooting videos, an automated returns process for the Fire and Rescue Service and a detailed guide of how to dispose of end of life alarms.The website also provides detailed product information on FireAngel’s broad offering of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as its trade specific brand, SONA by FireAngel.
Lux Intelligent manufacturer Advanced has launched a new CPD training module focusing on emergency lighting testing compliance. ‘Stay Put’ lighting is more formally known as Emergency Safety Lighting and was introduced into BS5266 last year. Also, no area of a building can be left without emergency lighting for the period after a test while the batteries are recharging. Advanced offers its own, automatic emergency lighting test system, Lux Intelligent, which simplifies the entire process and is incredibly cost-effective, especially when using cloud-based monitoring via mobile or web app, which completely does away with the need for compiling manual reports and simplifies maintenance management. Anyone interested in booking the training should e-mail marketing@advancedco.com.
Enquiry 70
Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service is fitting Aico Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms into islanders’ homes as part of a campaign run by the Service to ensure homes and businesses are made safe. Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service conducts a risk assessment of every property before deciding which alarms to fit, also taking into account the occupiers. A wide range of Aico alarms and accessories are now being offered free of charge by the Service including ten year Optical Smoke Alarms, CO Alarms and Alarm Kits for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Aico’s RadioLINK wireless alarm interconnection technology was a feature of particular interest as it uses RF signals so minimizes disruption during fitting.
Enquiry 71
Coopers Fire understand the aesthetic and commercial benefits of opening up lobbies, stairwells and escalators. The FireMaster and SmokeStop Concertina fire and smoke curtain allow building designs to benefit from open plan spaces that meet fire regulations instead of relying on traditional fire and smoke protection equipment.
Engineered by groundbreaking R&D at The Lubrizol Corporation, BlazeMaster® Fire Protection Systems are the most specified nonmetallic fire sprinkler systems in the world. BlazeMaster CPVC fire sprinkler systems are: saving installers money during installation, solving long-term corrosion issues; engineered for fire sprinkler applications with flame resistant technology; listed by UL, FM Global and LPCB for use in NFPA 13 light hazard systems; and used across the world in tower blocks, care homes, hospitals and more. Over 600 million metres of BlazeMaster Fire Protection Systems have been installed worldwide. Explore the BlazeMaster blog for fire protection industry insights, and to learn why installers and specifiers are choosing BlazeMaster for retrofits and new installations.
Lubrizol International Laboratories Ltd, Belper, Derby, DE56 1QN T: 01332 842 211 E: Will.Robinson@Lubrizol.com
www.blazemaster.eu
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MSA Safety’s V-TEC™ is first to use dampener technology for additional safety MSA Safety is launching its new V-TEC™ self-retracting lifeline (SRL). It is the first in the market to include an inbuilt retraction dampener which allows the user to release the cable safely via controlled retraction; this prevents potential injury to the user and damage to the main body of the unit. It also offers safe operation and a reduction in costs and downtime. Part of the innovative and easy-to-use V-Series of safety harnesses and SRLs, in addition to the inbuilt dampener, the V-TEC also benefits from patented radial energy absorbing technology which ensures control over any force exerted on it. Together, the radial energy absorber and dampener translate the latest technology into ease of use, inspection and maintenance.
Unit 2, Waller Road, Hopton Park, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2JP T: 0800 066 2222 E: info.gb@MSAsafety.com
Curtains
Fire curtains, a modern alternative to the more traditional firewalls, fire doors and glazing are able to blend seamlessly with open plan design due to their unique formation of E-glass woven lattice, tested to UL and BS EN standards. This material is highly flexible, robust and fire retardant, enabling it to protect against the spread of fire for up to four hours.
Coopers Fire are proud to offer a variety of fire and smoke curtains for a whole host of different environments across both commercial or residential properties such as vertical, horizontal and concertina solutions.
Edward House, Penner Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QZ T: 02392 454 405 E: info@coopersfire.com ENQUIRY 74
www.coopersfire.com
British designed and manufactured, Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers tick all the right boxes when it comes to fire safety. Both standard and Free Swing versions of Powermatic carry the CE mark, confirming their suitability for fire door applications. They also meet the requirements for one-hour and half-hour fire doors under BS EN 1634-1 and boast Certifire accreditation. In addition to impressive fire performance credentials, Powermatic closers are totally concealed when the door is closed, enhancing their suitability for fire doors by reducing the risk of vandalism, which could render the fire door useless. Powermatic door closers deliver many unique benefits in performance and application that make them ideal for a wide variety of fire door applications in social housing, apartment, hotel, health, care, education and commercial developments. Sales Department, Samuel Heath, Leopold Street Birmingham B12 0UJ T: 0121 766 4200 E: sales@samuel-heath.com
www.concealeddoorclosers.com
When a luxury developer in Buckinghamshire was looking to give its latest apartment complex in Gerrards Cross the wow factor, it chose REHAU to help deliver a premium heating and cooling solution for its buyers. REHAU’s PE-Xa pipework was installed in each of the flats to circulate the hot water and provide homeowners with costeffective underfloor heating. To ensure a neat and tidy installation, the pipework was run up the internal riser of the building in the medium voltage high riser. PE-Xa pipes are made from cross-linked polyethylene manufactured with peroxide, and have the highest flexibility of all PEX pipes. REHAU’s CoolBoard provides energy efficient cooling systems for residential and light commercial spaces.
Architects and consultants can now enjoy a freehand with air curtain design thanks to the Zen from JS Air Curtains. Fascia panels can be custom made in many different materials, screen printed to carry logos or images, and manufactured to incorporate elements such as clocks and LED displays. Materials designers have specified on custom Zen fascias range from stainless steel, wood, PU leather, high impact polystyrene and PET, each chosen to perfectly match the architecture of the entrance. As the fascias can also be provided with vinyl graphics, fire exit signs and illuminated 3D lettering, the possibilities are limited only by the designer´s imagination. A “visual installation service”, by JS Air Curtains, allows a designer to preview their creations with a realistic digital mock-up of the air curtain in-situ using an image of the entrance supplied by the client.
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Significant sales growth for ATAG commercial’s Q Series
ATAG Commercial has reported a significant 68% increase in sales of its Q Series range of boilers over the last 12 months.
Factors such as impressive build quality, a robust stainless steel heat exchanger and exceptional levels of energy efficiency have all contributed to this rise in the volume of units sold.
Suitable for most domestic and light commercial applications with a high demand for hot water, the Q Series comprises seven boilers, including three combi models boasting outputs of 25kW, 38kW and 51kW. Four system models are also available, offering outputs of 25kW, 38kW and 51kW, plus a 60kW variant. Enquiry 79
As work continues to transform the BBC’s Television Centre building in White City, REHAU heating and cooling solutions are being used extensively in many of the new apartments. REHAU underfloor heating has already been installed in nearly 250 of the apartments, with REHAU’s Rautherm Universal PE-Xa pipework being used for the REHAU tacker system in the apartments. In many of the corridors REHAU’s innovative CoolBoard chilled ceiling system is also providing the necessary cooling. Replacing conventional plasterboard, the CoolBoard panels feature integrated loops of REHAU’s RAUTHERM 10mm PE-Xa pipe with chilled water circulating to deliver fast responding and environmentally efficient radiant cooling. EVERLOC™ jointing technology is fast to fix and guarantees no leaks.
Hill Court, Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5QN T: 01989 762600 E: enquiries@rehau.com ENQUIRY 80 www.rehau.uk
When you want the look and feel of a traditional wood burner but you prefer the convenience of a gas-fired design, the S-Series of gas stoves from Nestor Martin offers the perfect blend of simple operation, easy maintenance and high heat output. Perfect for bringing warmth and classic charm to any interior.
There are three models to choose from, all of which feature the latest in Ceramic Burner® combustion technology. The S25, S35 and S45 stoves offer optimum performance with a realistic wood fire effect. Highly efficient with constant and consistent heat, the S-Series is designed for propane or natural gas, which makes it suitable for urban as well as rural dwellings.
Unit H1, Mendip Industrial Estate, Mendip Road, Rooksbridge Somerset, BS26 2UG T: 01934 750500 E: info@eurostove.co.uk
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Ventilation design and specification for multi-occupancy buildings is now as simple as A,B,C through an innovative approach pioneered by Gilberts. It has developed a stock, single-unit hybrid solution focussed on natural ventilation with heat recovery - its Mistrale Fusion System (MFS). The company’s pioneering approach has continued, with the evolution of the system that now enables simple addition of extra elements. Thus, the core MFS is manufactured as a standard product, with ‘add-on’ items to meet the varying specifications of each project. Elements such as heating coils, filters, silencers, duct connection outlets and louvre transformation, plus a range of air volumes for warm up or purge ventilation, to supplement the standard airflow rates, ensure the MFS brings a comprehensive hybrid solution to the extensive, variable building demands for ventilation. Clifton Rd, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 4QT T: 01253 766911 E: info@gilbertsblackpool.com
www.gilbertsblackpool.com
The YORK Amichi Series improves performance and efficiency
Johnson Controls has introduced the YORK® AmichiTM Series of Chillers and Heat Pumps with market leading efficiency - meeting Ecodesign 2021 standards. With capacities of 45kW up to 260kW, the units marry the price benefit of a scroll chiller with the increased control of a direct current (DC) inverter, resulting in better performance through a wider operating envelope. Nick Duggan, Director HVAC and Chilled Water Systems, Building Solutions and Technology, Johnson Controls – Europe, says: “With high levels of efficiency and performance and the smallest footprint across the widest capacity range in the market, it will provide an excellent fit as a solution for new builds and retrofits in manufacturing and commercial facilities.”
Villiers Court, Meriden Business Park, Copse Dr, Coventry, CV5 9RG T: 01676 526300 E: serviceinfo.uki@jci.com
www.johnsoncontrols.com
Complete solutions for multi-residential buildings from Bosch Commercial and Industrial with outputs from 50kW to 38,000kW
As a global provider, and thanks to our world renowned high quality standards and after sales suppor t, we can ensure a long lasting and cost-effective solution for any project
We offer a broad portfolio that covers almost all heating and cooling requirements:
l High-ef ficiency gas, oil, steam and heat recover y boilers
l Combined heat and power (CHP) modules with outputs up to 2,000kWe
l Variant refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems
l Heat inter face units (HIU) for enhanced control in each proper ty or area
l Compact multi-water heater cascade systems up to 600kW
l Gas absorption heat pumps and solar thermal panels.
Place your trust in custom solutions from Europe's market leader in heating and hot water systems For more information, visit www.bosch-industrial.co.uk or call 0330 123 3004
There is often a misconception of what you can and cannot do with glass as a material. It can seem limiting, but in reality, glass in an incredibly versatile material that is ideally suited to the modern home and continues to be a popular material within architectural and design. In many cases it can be a substitute for timber too.
Glass staircases are one of the elements in a home that can make the most of the glass’s versatile qualities, adding both a stylish contemporary appearance to an interior as well as increasing natural light flow making stairways feel more spacious.
Canal’s range of staircases are designed with these benefits in mind. Frameless glass balustrades offer a seamless connection with minimal obstruction to enhance the view from all angles. Glass balustrades are suitable for internal and external environments. The
benefit of glass balustrades is that is requires minimal maintenance, only the occasional clean. Glass does not corrode so it makes it the ideal material for staircases, balustrades and balconies.
Glass balustrades come in a range of finishing options such as sandblasting. Through this technique Canal can create patterns in any shape or form to add a decorative touch to staircases, walkways and balconies.
Glass stair treads combined with frameless glass balustrades offer a
clean contemporary look to suit any domestic or commercial interior. The combination of an open riser staircase with glass steps enhances and maximises the light flow within a room. Glass treads can also be sandblasted to create a slip resistance surface.
Find inspiration for your next staircase project by visiting the Canal Project Showcase at www.canal.eu.com, and discover a range of staircases in all shapes, sizes and materials.
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Sky Force French balcony is the first practically invisible system on the market.
No system can be mounted more quickly or easily thanks to its unrivalled “slide & click” design.
Suitable for 10 – 21.52mm glass it can be mounted quickly on the window frame or masonry.
Best of all, Sky Force can cover widths of up to 3000mm with only one two part balcony kit.
24-36 Lamson Road, Ferry Lane North, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253545 E: sales@brundle.com
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High-quality Stainless Steel Handrail Systems for that finishing touch
Aalco markets contemporary stainless steel handrail systems from Italy’s leading manufacturer, IAM Design. They are innovative, design-led railing systems and glass balustrades manufactured and tested to the highest standards. The products can be used as supports and handrails on steps and stairways, and as safety barriers for balconies and between floor levels. The Aalco stainless steel railing systems and glass balustrades are already installed in homes, designer shops, hotels and restaurants. There are installations in commercial offices and public buildings, museums and stadia. Working with expert installers, Aalco offers an unrivalled service to the specifier and contractor, from site surveys and design proposals to the manufacture of bespoke products for ‘statement’ installations. 25 High Street, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 3DH T: 07557 288700 E: aalco@shawandunderwood.co.uk
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CRL makes beautiful balconies easy CRL’s Juliette Balconies system is an elegant and minimalistic solution that doesn’t only feature modern, clean lines but that is also cost effective. The system comprises of two cap rails of 3m to 4.2m length to secure the glass in position and four balcony connectors to link the cap rails to the substrate.
It is suitable for 12mm to 25.52mm monolithic toughened glass and laminated toughened glass. The system offers peace of mind with 316 grade stainless steel for weather resilience and is available in a choice of a Brushed or Polished Stainless Steel finish. It has been tested to a width of 2400mm certificate.
Charles Babbage Avenue, Kingsway Business Park, Rochdale, OL16 4NW T: 00 800 0421 6144 E: crl@crlaurence.co.uk
www.crlaurence.co.uk
Neaco products make a splash at waterside conference centre Neaco’s semi-structural glass balustrade and decking systems are adding a splash of minimalist style to The Slate, the University of Warwick’s impressive conference centre occupying a waterside setting in the heart of the campus near Coventry. Designed by Associated Architects and built by Speller Metcalfe, the facility comprises 650 sqm of flexible event space. Neaco’s Elan aluminium powder coated balustrade lines the full-length of a front terrace overlooking the lake and has been designed to maximise the view with clear glass infill panels. The terrace also features Neaco’s Neatdek aluminium grille system which is ideal for decking due to its efficient drainage, exceptional fire resistance, anti-slip surface and maintenance-free durability with a lifespan of between 60 and 100 years.
Norton Grove Industrial Estate, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9HQ T: 01653 695721 E: sales@neaco.co.uk
www.neaco.co.uk
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Willowbrook Care Home in Birmingham provides specialist support for people with dementia and mental health problems who need personal care or nursing care on a longterm basis. The care home recently extended the premises to create more bedrooms and circulation areas for residents. Altro floors were used throughout the 2,000m² new build extension.
Altro Wood™ Safety was installed in circulation areas, dayrooms and bedrooms. Altro Pisces™ was used in all ensuites and assisted bathrooms. Altro Walkway™ 20 was used in the laundry room.
Paul Willis, Willowbrook Care Home’s owner, selected the Altro products after meeting with Altro and C&C Flooring, who provided guidance on specifying for care homes, with particular focus on floors for residents with dementia. Paul said: “We chose Altro Wood Safety, Altro Pisces and Altro Walkway 20 to help provide a homely appearance
with excellent sustained slip resistance, durability and ease of maintenance. The end result is superb and we have had many wonderful, positive comments from residents, families and numerous healthcare professionals.”
C&C Flooring installed the Altro floors. Roo Williams, Director, C&C Flooring said: “We have been using Altro Wood Safety, Altro Walkway 20, and Altro Pisces for a good while now, the ranges themselves complement each other and look fantastic.
with Altro, the support we get is unbelievable. It makes our job as a flooring contractor a whole lot easier and the products themselves are second to none.
“The Altro products look a million dollars and are performing extremely well. The best feature of Altro products is the performance, after years of traffic they always look like new. Altro Wood Safety itself lends itself to so many environments such as care homes, schools, office blocks and many more.”
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The vast cornucopia of products supplied would consist of Gerflor’s award-winning Taralay Impression Control safety flooring, together with their Tarasafe Ultra and Tarasafe Ultra H2O. The Carrongrange development would also specify Gerflor’s GTI MAX and Mipolam SD products to further complete the huge overall flooring requirement.
The Microsoft Innovation Centre in Mons Belgium is a further example of how Hunter Douglas Architectural Projects work with Architects and designers to help realise their vision. The three dimensional installation was based on a large abstract drawing that composed coloured rectangular, square and conceptual shapes.To create a physical transparency between the floors, walls, and ceilings, the architects Reservoir A chose a range of Luxalon Stretch metal panels from Hunter Douglas to blend the ceiling into the overall project design. Hunter Douglas’s range of Stretch Metal Ceiling panels are extremely versatile and are ideal for environments where a seamless vision is required. They are available in 600 x 600mm tiles and up to a 600 x 2400mm plank format, in a wide range of RAL and metallic colours.
8 Charter Gate, Clayfield Road, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6QF T: 01604 648229 E: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk
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Schlüter®-KERDI-TS is a special band purposefully designed to target the tricky meets between bath and shower tray edges and tiling. The product provides an extra line of defence, should silicone fail and water threaten to seep through to the wall behind. Installed behind the tile, this new product incorporates three distinct zones to then secure the joint—KERDI fleece membrane, a fleece-free zone for the adhesion of KERDI-FIX elastic sealant adhesive, and a self-adhesive sound insulation strip that attaches to the edge of the bath or shower tray.
Instead of using silicone, joints can also be covered with the maintenance-free connection profile, Schlüter®-DILEX-AS, for easy cleaning and sleek finishing. Units 3-5 Bardon 22, Beveridge Lane, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 1TE T: 01530 813396 E: pr@schluter.co.uk
Intastop has launched its latest Wall Protection brochure showcasing just how the company can support the ‘Protection of Places’. For 25 years Intastop has been delivering products and solutions that can reduce maintenance costs, support safe environment policies and create comfortable and stylish interiors and are now the official UK distributor for Inpro IPC® Door and Wall protection. Intastop offers a range of featured protective products such as handrails, wall guards, corner and even bed head protectors. All are made from world-class Inpro IPC® and offer a plethora of benefits including impact resistance, compliance with DDA, supports patients with limited vision and maintains a clean and hygienic environment. Holly Street, Kelham Street Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3TR T: 01302 364 666 E: sales@intastop.com
Trim Acoustics are now the UK exclusive distributors for H&H Acoustic Technologies Ltd Trim Acoustics has for more than twenty five years been at the forefront of building acoustics, supplying quality acoustic products from the UK’s major manufacturers to the building industry and domestic market. Providing technical advice, site surveys and specifications to architects and developers, Trim Acoustics can assist with projects ranging from house conversions and new build properties to bespoke designs for customers who have specific requirements. The domestic market has for many years been one of Trim Acoustic’s areas of expertise, providing acoustic solutions to people who’s quality of life has been effected by noise problems. With a wealth of technical expertise and practical experience Trim Acoustics can offer a wide range of solutions. Unit 1, Cardinal West, Cardinal Way, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, PE29 2XN T: 020 8443 0099 E: sales@trimacoustics.co.uk
www.trimacoustics.co.uk
From survey to quotation, design to manufacture, installation to after care service. We are with you every step of the way looking after your flooring needs. We will give you piece of mind knowing your guarantee will lie in one company. Don’t let your flooring be an after thought as it is one of the most important surface areas within your food manufacturing facility. At John Lord all our systems have an BioCote antimicrobial additive which proactively kills bacteria on the surface. Our antimicrobial resin flooring solutions are perfect for the food and drink industry and is HACCP Certified. All our products are manufactured by ourselves here in the UK and installations are managed and by our own Contracts Management team and installed by our own fully trained in house installation teams.
Wellington Cement Works, Ainsworth Rd, Bury BL8 2RS T: 0161 764 4617 E: enquiries@john-lord.co.uk
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The Junckers Leveldek system is a fully integrated solid hardwood floor and heating system. Any of the 22mm or 20.5mm thick floor boards from Junckers’ full range of finishes may be used, so there is a floor to suit any taste and style of interior. Traditionally, timber floor finishes and heating systems are specified separately and supplied and installed by different companies. Junckers Leveldek offers a versatile levelling system, underfloor heating and a solid hardwood floor finish from a single point of supply.
A Junckers Leveldek floor system is able to achieve the greatest energy efficiency and fastest warm-up time because of the unique way the heating pipes are supported directly beneath the floor boards.
Unit A, 1 Wheaton Road, Witham, Essex CM8 3UJ T: 01376 534 700 E: sales@junckers.co.uk
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With over 50 years in the business of the manufacture, supply and installation of wall & door protection, Yeoman Shield has a lot of knowledge and experience to share. Wanting to convey their products and technical information in the most dynamic way, complementing the recent publication of their new brochure, Yeoman Shield have invested in a new website. Designed to be fully responsive the new Yeoman Shield site can be viewed at an optimum whatever your digital preference, be it laptop, tablet, desk top or mobile. With an obvious focus on Yeoman Shield’s comprehensive, strong range of wall & door protection products, it contains technical information such as dimensions, composition and installation details along with a new colour carousel that showcases the full 48 colours available.
Yeoman House, Whitehall Estate, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS12 5JB
T: 0113 279 5854 E: sallyann@yeomanshield.com
www.yeomanshield.com
Forbo meets all specs at Leightons opticians
Forbo’s Allura Luxury Vinyl Tile planks and Tessera Arran carpet tiles have been installed at the new Reading branch of independent opticians and hearing specialists, Leightons, The floor coverings have helped to create a spacious looking interior and minimise the spread of unwanted noise to the consultation rooms. Andrew Crocker, Managing Director at SKK Design said: “Allura planks in Light Rustic Oak were used in the main shop floor area, as with customers coming in and out all day, it was important for the floor to be able to withstand heavy footfall and maintain its aesthetics”. Tessera Arran, a natural toned, multi-height textured loop pile carpet, offering 23dB sound impact reduction, was selected for its aesthetic appeal and acoustic properties for the audiology and consultation rooms.
High Holborn Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3NT
T: 0844 822 3928 E: info.flooring.uk@forbo.com
www.forbo-flooring.co.uk/retail
Formica expands comprehensive Washroom Collection
Formica Group has introduced two new sheet sizes to its Formica® Washroom Collection, creating the most comprehensive range available on the market. These options reduce fabricator wastage and make it easier to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and recommended school building standards. With increased demand for deeper, full height cubicles, Formica Group’s newest offerings meet the specification of cubicles over 2200mm high and 1800mm deep. When opting for taller cubicle systems, the largest of the two sheet sizes (2775x1835mm), provides multiple options for doors, pilasters and partitions. The smallest of the two sheet sizes (1825x1525mmm), delivers the perfect fit for standard 1800x1500mm cubicle systems.
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Three of the most in-demand profile finishes available from the stylish Schlüter®-TRENDLINE range can now be applied to the internal wall corner profile, Schlüter®-DILEX-AHK, as well as all associated accessories. The new opportunity to finish these items in ivory, stone grey or dark anthracite will allow specifiers and tilers to achieve flowing expanses of matching profile protection from wall edges to corners, creating a smooth visual harmony or continuous bold accents as desired.
Schlüter®-DILEX-AHK is a cove shaped aluminium profile that protects tile edges and allows for easy and thorough cleaning of corners, preventing mould growth; it is available in heights of 8, 10 and 12mm, and also features an integrated joint spacer for neat grouting of the tile.
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Further enriching its drain portfolio, Schlüter-Systems is delighted to introduce three new grate designs, available across both its point and linear drains.With so many options available in the way of tiles, Schlüter recognises that drains are an increasingly important element in creating a cohesive whole for a wetroom. The new designs for Schlüter®-KERDI-DRAIN and Schlüter®KERDI-LINE —Floral, Curve and Pure—have been developed with current bathroom trends in mind, yet are versatile and neutral enough to stand the test of time. The new grate designs are available in Schlüter’s ever-popular brushed stainless steel finish. In addition, all of the new grate designs come equipped with a contour frame, making for easy cleaning and a sharp, sleek aesthetic.
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Britain’s leading sanitaryware brand has launched new Doc M packs which make it easier for specifiers and building managers to ensure their facilities fulfil Part M of the Building Regulations and satisfy the 2010 Equality Act. Despite offering the broadest range of Part M products, Armitage Shanks has developed comprehensive Doc M packs which make it quick and easy to specify what is required according to the type of facility. Itemised packs, floorplans and guidance are available online and in print for single toilet facilities, multiple toilet facilities, hotel facilities, public shower facilities and washrooms. Working with industry professionals, Armitage Shanks has extended its range of Part M products which meet the stipulations of the Act.
The Bathroom Works, National Avenue, Kingston upon Hull, HU5 4HS T: 01543 490253 E: arm-idealinfo@idealstandard.com
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As the new cohort of pupils enters the education system, how many school toilets are really suitable for the younger generation? Water saving and low maintenance are key considerations, but functionality and comfort are also important for a 5-year old. Conventional push-button taps use hydraulic pressure to close the tap, however, this requires 6-7 kg of force to activate the water flow. This can be difficult for 5-year olds. DELABIE has developed Soft-touch technology to overcome this problem. The mechanism still relies on dynamic pressure to close the valve, but when the push-button is pressed, the mechanism is de-pressurised, reducing the amount of force required to activate the flow from 6kg to 3kg. Consequently, users experiences much less resistance when pressing the push-button.
Henderson House, Hithercroft Road, Wallingford, OX10 9DG T: 01491 824449 E: sales@delabie.co.uk
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GEC Anderson (established 1962) produce made to measure stainless steel sinks and worktops, suitable for commercial, residential and public environments. Our coordinated range also includes cabinets, shelving, splashbacks, panels and doors - all in top quality brushed satin stainless steel. Patina and Linen finishes are also available. Where standard products do not fit or simply are not good enough, GEC Anderson can provide worktops to any shape or size, including large and L-shapes. A wide range of edge profiles and upstands can be specified. Sink bowls can be provided in any location or combination. Cutouts, eg. for hobs or taps, can be provided as required. GEC Anderson work with projects of all sizes, from one off residential kitchens to major installations and have been involved in a wide range of sectors.
Oakengrove, Shire Lane, Hastoe, Tring HP23 6LY T: 01442 826999 E: info@gecanderson.co.uk
www.gecanderson.co.uk
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Taplanes expands into European Hostel market
Taplanes are a leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer in Yorkshire and provide sustainable pre-fabricated showering solutions to many sectors throughout the UK and Europe.
Over the past twelve months there has been steady growth in providing hostels in Europe with bespoke design pods that meet European specifications. The sectional mini & ensuite pods are ideal for refurbishments, allowing the units to be maneuvered into the most restrictive of locations with speed and ease. Already supplying hostels in France, Spain, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany & Portugal; Taplanes have further European expansion plans for 2018.
Station Court, Nidd, Harrogate, HG3 3BN
T: 01423 771 645 E: jeanette@taplanes.co.uk
www.taplanes.co.uk
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Hunter Douglas, the global architectural products manufacturer, has published its latest comprehensive guide to ceilings and walls, covering its entire metal, wood and felt ranges.
Aimed at architects, designers and specifiers it provides technical data, colour finishes, material characteristics, applications and acoustic performance data in easy-to-read form. Colourful photographs of the systems in situ enable you to see exactly how they look on schemes across the world.
For a presentation on our Commercial Guide to Ceilings and Walls and to obtain your personal copy please email: info@hunterdouglas.co.uk or use the reader enquiry service.
