Issue 1 - Winter 2012 www.washroomreview.co.uk
BIM Ready Page 3
New Cubicle Ranges Page 4 - 5
Staff Stories Page 6
Case Study Page 7
Welcome to the very first edition of Washroom Review. Your copy of this new biannual newsletter is packed with the latest news and product updates from Cubicle Centre Ltd. Launched alongside WashroomReview.co.uk, our aim is to keep valued customers up-to-date on a regular basis whilst encouraging feedback via the new website. Recent investment has seen the addition of a modern office environment (above) located next to the manufacturing unit in West Yorkshire. The team has also been strengthened with six new members of staff within the last twelve months. Dean Foord has joined the company in Business Development role covering the South East and, whilst Rachel Stanley and Joanne Bragan are the latest additions to the in-house Estimating Department. April 2012 saw Andrew Dawson join as the new Purchasing Manager, and the latest faces to join the team are Ged Hirst (Marketing) and Nicola Priestley (Reception).
Our commitment to investing in staff, resources and product development demonstrates our desire to constantly improve all aspects of the business. Feedback is always welcomed and we hope to make this easier with the addition of WashroomReview.co.uk and social media such as Twitter (@cubiclecentre). Add to this our knowledgeable staff just a phone call away, ready to help with any enquiries or technical questions you need answering straight away. We have several on-going projects including developing our use of BIM (Page 3) and already anticipate bringing you some exciting product news in the next newsletter due early next year. We hope you find Washroom Review a useful resource and very much look forward to hearing from you in the coming months.
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Craig Sewell
UK Marketing Manager
Cubicle Centre ready for BIM BIM isn’t on its way — it’s already here.
The Government Construction Strategy is now a year old and we acknowledge the stringent demands that this places on the industry. Thanks to recent investment in excess of £10K, Cubicle Centre Ltd is BIM capable and ready to go!
What is BIM?
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its lifecycle. BIM involves representing a design as objects that carry their geometry, relations and attributes. For more information regarding BIM please visit:
www.washroomcubicles.co.uk
Why BIM?
In June 2011 the UK Government published its Construction Strategy detailing: Government will require fully collaborative 3D BIM (with all projects and asset information, documentation and data being electronic) as a minimum by 2016. This mandate looks to address the need for efficiency and industry reform and realise a ‘cost reduction of 20% during the term of the current parliament’.
BIM Components
Cubicle Centre now boast a complete library of BIM components available for download. BIM content includes toilet cubicles, wall panel systems and vanity units created for Cubicle Centre Ltd by Bimstore.co.uk. Their Autodesk Certified professionals have checked the Cubicle Centre BIM content and all components are ready for use in real project environments. Cubicle Centre BIM components are data-rich, highlight unique features such as FSC® certification, and contain parametric features that help specifiers design within the limits of the system. The result is a quicker specification process combined with correct product details throughout the whole project cycle. For more information regarding BIM please contact us:
Tel: (01924) 457600 Fax: (01924) 437600 Email: sales@washroomcubicles.co.uk Web: www.washroomcubicles.co.uk
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A complete IPS Panel System fully compliant with NHS Estate Guidelines and HTM 68 panel specifications. This panel only system allows for the reuse of existing sanitary ware but should new sanitary fittings be required, these can be supplied separately from the Plumbware.co.uk ‘Healthcare’ range.
Reduce Infection in Your Washroom
Cairngorm cubicles can be specified with Polyrey Compact Grade Laminate (CGL). All Polyrey CGL is Sanitized® at no additional cost. Perfect for sensitive (humidity, heat) and high traffic environments (gyms, schools, hospitals etc), the Sanitized® additive ensures continuous protection against the development and proliferation of bacteria. Sanitized® guarantees a safe and hygienic surface (99.9% effective). 4
A lively and fun way to introduce young children to toilet cubicles and the washroom environment. Secure floor supports deliver a sturdy and safe cubicle system suited for any nursery / infant school washroom.
Specification Change Cotswold™ > Framed Cubicle System
The Cotswold range, known for it’s outstanding strength and rigidity, is now available up to a maximum hight of 2600mm on request. Call our sales staff for more information. Tel 01924 457 600 5
Cubicle Centre Back FSC Friday
FSC Friday is an annual event dedicated to the celebration of our global forests and the promotion of responsible forest management worldwide. Events related to FSC Friday took place on the 28th September 2012 around the world with organisations and supporters promoting the FSC logo and what it stands for. Cubicle Centre staff promoted FSC Friday by dressing in green on the day. Pat Freeman also baked a gorgeous FSC Friday cake, which everyone enjoyed (pictured top right). The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international, non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. When you see the FSC logo, you can be confident that your purchase benefits the world’s forests! Cubicle Centre Ltd can supply FSC certified washroom panel systems on request. Please contact us for more details
Cubicle Centre racing Duo
Cubicle Centre MD Andrew Thorpe is an avid car fan and is in his forth season of competing in historic car racing (pictured right in the red car). He races in the 1000cc Formula 3 class and is doing well this season with races still to come in Dijon, France and the the final at Silverstone. Assistant Production Manager Rob Thorpe has also taken up the sport this season racing in the 1600cc Formula Ford class (below). Best of luck to both Andrew and Rob for the rest of the racing season.
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Location - Garforth Golf Club Cubicle System - Cotswold With their 100 year anniversary approaching, Garforth Golf Club complete a refurbishment of their facilities with the Cubicle Centre Ltd as their chosen washroom manufacturer. Established in 1912 by a group of local enthusiasts, the club and course has benefitted from significant investment in the past few years securing it’s place as one of the top golf clubs in the North of England. Manufactured from waterproof and vandal resistant Compact Grade Laminate, Cotswold cubicles were chosen for the shower and toilet areas. Due to its style and durability it is a perfect solution for high volume usage. Light Grey Speck was used for the dividing partitions, complemented by wood grain Wenge door panels both chosen from the ABET Laminati range. This ensured the washrooms were presented in a modern and elegant style, which reflects the professional standards of the club. Cubicle Centre Ltd manufactured and supplied made to measure panels and partitions for the toilet and shower cubicles, made to measure vanity units for the basins, and custom made light pelmets. You can view the full case study at:
www.washroomcubicles.co.uk
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Sanitary Ware & Washroom Products
Cubicle Centre Ltd can supply you with a complete range of sanitary ware and washroom products. These products can be purchased with your cubicle order. For product details and prices visit:
To Order Call:
0845 170 1240
Cubicle Centre Ltd, Unit 33, Caldervale Business Park, Ravensthorpe, WF13 3JL Tel. 01924 457 600 | Fax. 01924 437 600 | Email. sales@washroomcubicles.co.uk www.washroomcubicles.co.uk