Building and Facilities News Issue 973

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The small tool with the big attraction

Electric Vehicle Goupil range helping local authorities support their green agenda

Local authorities all across the UK are helping to spearhead the national climate change effort by using all-electric vehicles to manage their recycling and waste collection needs.

The UK has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2035 and aim to move to Net Zero by 2050. With transport accounting for the largest source of emissions, the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric is vital to achieving the Net Zero milestone.

Fridgenius is a family run business and has a network of national and international distributors, which supply the Solenoid Valve Operating Magnets that are suitable for use in refrigeration, air-conditioning, water, oil and gas installations.

The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet was designed to solve the problem of operating solenoid valves when a system is without power. Its small and easy to use application is shaped similar to a cotton reel and when placed onto a solenoid valve (with coil removed), causes the armature to open and close.

When can it be used?

The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet can be used to operate valves in a plant or system, which has yet to be wired-up or has been decommissioned. Alternatively, it can be used when recovering refrigerant from a plant, which has already been decommissioned and power removed. In emergencies, such as the failure of a solenoid valve coil, it can be used to keep a system operating while a replacement coil is found.

Described as a ‘superb product’ by fellow engineers in the industry, Fridgenius has many success stories and testimonials singing praise of its product. The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet is available in three sizes, 10mm, 15mm and 18mm and can be customised to a colour of your choice and with company logo printing available.

For more information, see below: T +44 (0)2380 323745 enquiries@fridgenius.co.uk www.fridgenius.co.uk

GOJO sets its sights on gold

GOJO Industries-Europe receives Ecovadis accreditation, recognising its commitment to supply products that are safe, effective and good for both people and planet.

Many local authorities up and down the country have taken this pledge of Net Zero one-step further by committing to become carbon-neutral by 2030.

One way local authorities are looking to achieve this goal is through the adoption of multi-use Goupil vehicles to support their waste collection requirements –a range of electric vehicles that are equipped for collection of recycling, bulk waste, baskets or litter.

These vehicles, which are supplied by electric vehicle specialists Bradshaw, have been designed to be perfectly suited for last-mile delivery in urban communities and metropolitan areas where an enviro-friendly and cost-effective solution is required.

Bradshaw recently exhibited their G2, G4 and G6 Goupil vehicles at the Lets Recycle, the leading live show for the recycling, sustainability and demolition industries. The show featured

live demos of some of the latest recycling vehicles and offered leaders in the waste, recycling and sustainability industry a chance to showcase their latest innovations.

Contact

T 01780 782621 enquiries@bradshawev.com https://www.bradshawev.com/ goupil-road-vehicles Twitter @bradshaw_EV LinkedIn https://www.linkedin. com/company/bradshaw-electricvehicles

Skin and surface hygiene specialist, GOJO Industries-Europe, has been awarded a Silver Medal by EcoVadis. This accolade acknowledges GOJO as a growing leader in sustainability, with its score placing it in the top 25% of businesses evaluated by EcoVadis worldwide.

Ecovadis is the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings with a global network of more than 85,000 rated companies. Built on international sustainability standards, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000, its methodology assesses how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/CSR into their business and management systems.

It examines 21 different indicators in four themes: Environment; Social/Human Rights; Ethics; and Responsible Purchasing. GOJO performed strongly in all categories, but achieved a particularly high score under ‘Environment.’

This is the second sustainability accreditation GOJO has received recently. Last year, over 350 global products connected to its PURELL® range, one of the most trusted brands for skin and surface sanitising, achieved Cradle to Cradle certification.

Backed by a wealth of scientific expertise and specialist formulations, GOJO is committed to developing sustainable products that deliver results and maintain skin health. PURELL remains the market leader, thanks to its focus on formulation without compromise.

For more information, call: +44 (0)1908 588444, email: CustomerExperienceUK@GOJO.com or visit: www.GOJO.com. Learn more about Ecovadis at: www.ecovadis.com

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CENTIEL strengthens Sales Engineering Team

Leading UPS manufacturer, CENTIEL UK, has welcomed

Tim Ng as Sales Engineer (pictured) for hardware to the company’s expanding team.

Tim Ng, Sales Engineer, CENTIEL explains, “Working for other vendors you see lots of different kit and as an engineer. However, sometimes you are too late into the project to influence the optimal design of a power protection solution. I’m now excited to join CENTIEL because the products are on another level in terms of the quality of design and components. Moving over to the sales side, means I can now ensure that clients have the highest quality UPS solution to match their needs, supported by the technical advice from an engineer.”

Tim Ng joins CENTIEL from Dale Power Solutions where he spent several years in the servicing department completing turnkey projects; he also led a team of service engineers. He also worked at Paul Anton Ltd as a UPS field service engineer, responsible for UPS service, maintenance, and repair and has an HND in Electronic Engineering.

CENTIEL is a Swiss-based technology company designing, manufacturing, and delivering industryleading power protection solutions for critical facilities. Its three-phase true modular UPS, CumulusPowerTM known for its 99.9999999% (nine, nines) availability has now been installed in datacenters and comms rooms in over 60 countries across five continents. More than 50MW of critical power loads are now protected with CumulusPowerTM in locations across the world including: the UK, Singapore, Australia, Germany, Spain, the Czech Republic, and the Channel Islands.

For further information, please see: www.centiel.co.uk

CIE announce a new UK distribution partnership with Carson Living

CIE are proud to introduce Carson, the one-app resident experience and 24/7 remote concierge service, as it enters the UK & European market for the first time.

Seeing its official launch at The Security Event 2022 at the NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 6th April, Carson Living will be available in the UK through specialist IP Access Control distributors CIE-Group, adding to their growing portfolio of leading security brands including 2N, Axis, Akuvox and Quanika.

Carson enables instant and streamlined property management in unmanned buildings and communication between residents, staff & management, as well as providing a 24/7 remote concierge support centre.

To find out more about Carson and CIE, please visit: https://cie-group.com/news/ carson-remote-concierge or contact CIE: 0115 9770075 or email: info@cie-group.com.

Leading

supplier and manufacturer of cable and metal grommets

Gromtec Europe specialises in the manufacture and supply of raised access floor cable grommets for data centres and general office installations.

Gromtec Europe has worked with a plethora of well-known names including: Next, John Lewis, Wimbledon Tennis Club and many more leading UK brands.

The company’s latest offering is the SIMONBOX, an IP66 rated weatherproof floor box designed for use in hard floor areas, which require occasional power, data connection and an IP protection rating. The floor box is extremely versatile and boasts the ability of being installed in almost any public or private place, for example: department stores, community centres, airports, train stations, car showrooms, shopping centres, hospitals conference halls, hotels, museums, terraces, gardens and sport centres. Apart from private users, the SIMONBOX is installed in a wide range of commercial projects including NEXT Home Stores, John Lewis and Tesco.

Another additional use, as the floor box is designed as an occasional power socket, it is ideal for pop-up applications such as display stands, providing access to power at your feet when traveling or in outdoor settings. Gromtec Europe also supplies a range of specialist mini floor boxes for general construction projects.

To find out more information, please see below or contact your local Electrical Wholesaler:

T 0203 2867949

info@gromtec.com

www.gromtec.co.uk www.simonbox.co.uk

For over 25 years, Gromtec has supplied its grommet products a wide range of customers and is proud to include Amazon, London Stock Exchange, Goldman Sachs and Digital Realty as some of its end users.

Health and safety high on the agenda

Safety is top priority when working at heights. No matter how short the project or how few storeys are being climbed, it’s vital to afford maximum protection for workers.

As modern building techniques call for more specialised products, health and safety regulations mean construction hoists have become essential tools for almost any site; the days of clambering up ladders are long gone.

“Companies gain credibility for using the right safety equipment,” says Rob Wilson, founder of ever-expanding hoist hire and sales specialist, Direct Hoist. “Ideally, everything should be mechanised instead of hand-balling.”

Based in the Midlands and serving industry throughout England, Direct Hoist benefits from Rob’s 30-plus years’ experience in hoists. His considerations for safety on site are second to none. Rob says, “We have an exceptional reputation for safety. Ours is a very specialised industry, heavily governed by legislation – which is probably why others in construction say we’re one of the best in the game.”

Extensive knowledge for a customer’s needs allows Direct Hoist to assess what might be needed later in any project to ensure the right equipment is provided from the outset. Direct Hoist offers free advice, site surveys and expert project planning, with all the complicated calculations carried out by Rob’s conscientious team.

And it’s much more than simply working out where a hoist will stand. Static load

measurements assess what equipment or personnel a hoist will be required to carry. Ground pressure figures account for cellars or voids below the surface. Dynamic load calculations establish the forces of a platform when moving, starting and stopping on the hoist. Even the existing building has to be checked for its ability to withstand the tie loadings.

Rob says, “A single-mast hoist will have a cantilever effect, so it’s tied to the building to stop it from trying to pull itself over. In turn, that puts a greater load onto the ties and slab.” Of course, good-quality hoists have inbuilt safety measures, such as interlocking gates and

overload sensors to ensure the operator hasn’t slid one-too-many bags of sand or 7N blocks onto the platform. Direct Hoist’s commitment to up-to-date and fastidiously-maintained German GEDA machinery relieves any worries over reliability and worker protection.

“We do everything we can to make the job as safe as possible for our +employees and customers,” says Rob. Direct Hoists takes no chances, with supervising installers being SSSTS-certified, and all holding CSCS cards and CCNSG safety passports.

Of course, hoists don’t just defend workers from danger. Their cost-saving benefits extend beyond slashing project periods and minimising damage to materials. Because hoists do all the heavy lifting, they also prevent tradesmen and labourers from repetitive strain injuries related to back and shoulder troubles – in turn reducing downtime and sick leave.

That’s why it’s vital, when choosing a hoist supplier, to ensure you appoint a specialist. As Rob says, “All we do are hoists – that’s why we’re on the highest level. We know hoists inside-out, top to bottom.”

Lighting & Electrical

Electrical testing, the future

“Cost of ownership, for facility management firms, has always been a prime consideration in the design of our electrical testers,” said Brendan Beaver, the Manager of Metrel UK Limited based in Epsom in Surrey. “Our design teams have, for the last sixty years, brought innovative designs to market, not always under our name but as design subcontractors for better known brands.”

“However since we have been selling under our own name, Metrel has been quite disruptive in the market. Rather than using the conventional custom liquid crystal displays we have used dot matrix screens. This has allowed us to adopt a much more flexible approach to testing, whether it be PAT testing or electrical installation testing, permitting us to respond to new and changed regulations without the need for our customers to purchase prated testers.”

Always up to date

“Four years ago when we launched our class leading multi-function testers, MI 3152 and MI 3155, which both have full colour touch screens, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) or car chargers were almost unknown, let alone a protocol for testing them both electrically and functionally. However, Metrel’s product managers and engineers trawled the standards to understand the requirement for testing and set to work building the first EVSE adaptor. Because it mimicks an electric vehicle, it gives access to the whole electrical charging system, without opening the box, giving access for electrical testing. Standards required a CD to protect the system and the choice is to use an expensive B type or combine some form of DC protection breaking the circuit at 6 mA with an A type RCD. The vast majority of EVSE manufacturers have opted for the latter, so a special DC RCD trip test had to be devised, as well as a good, repeatable stable loop test. A test sequence was written of functional test, voltage measurement, a suite of earth loop and fault current measurements and a full auto CD test on both the AC and DC breaker and loaded in the firmware of the new instruments.” “Rather than

behaving like other tester manufacturer, we did not say to early purchaser of the testers, ‘unlucky get another tester.’ Instead Metrel has a policy of making instrument upgrades available FREE. And not when the user takes the tester to be calibrated but immediately it is released using the Metrel website.”

Familiarity saves money Brendan continued, “Our new tester, be they multi-functional tester, PAT testers, power quality analysers or earth testers are all designed on the same firmware platform, so that when a user move from one machine to another, is familiar with not only the look and feel of the tester but also the way it works. This familiarity saves time and reduces errors. Additionally, the Metrel electrical safety management software (MESM) can handle all the testers’ results.” “Our multi-function testers do all the tests you would expect; voltage, insulation resistance, continuity, RCD testing, a high current and an enviably repeatable non-trip earth loop impedance tests, in which user have every confidence. These can be accessed through the single test menu or can be initiated through the memory management system for consistent testing regimen. The test results can be stored on-board, but more of that later.”

Some special tests for you

“More unusual tests pertinent to FM applications, this more than capable pair of testers can perform are functions like illumination measurement for work stations and emergency lighting using one of a pair of light meter accessories. The results can be committed to the memory for your records.”

“Another really useful function is cable tracing not just when fault finding but also on those occasions

when one is expected to change an office layout at the drop of a hat. The multifunction tester acts as the signal generator while a detector accessory traces the cable runs around the walls and floors. On this occasion the results can't be recorded on the machine but in the real world.”

“Power quality is another suite of tests you would not expect on a multi-function tester; however Metrel let your technician watch the power drawn by a circuit, and the harmonics and the load current to improve the balance. Using the current function with a clamp you can also measure the earth leakage current by placing the lines and neutral with in the jaws, a simple and subtle method of problem solving.”

“The combination of 3-wire and stake-less earth electrode resistance measurement is extremely useful on first installing an earth stake and then for monitoring its ongoing performance to ensure there is no risk to the machine operators. I could go on and talk about other tests but I don’t want to bore you.”

Memory like no other

“I do want to finally to tell you about the incredible memory management system on both these touchscreen testers,” said Brendan. “It out classes any of the storage and downloading system found on any other testers. For the last twenty plus years, tester manufacturers have been trying to sell the merits of

downloading instruments. It is only now that the Metrel machines allow the operator to actually abandon their pencil!”

“You build a schematic of each job, from a complete premises electrical system, the output from one distribution board, to a single circuit that you are modifying, either on the tester itself or in the software package that comes with the tester.”

“Testing can then be done in one of two ways, Firstly it can be done a test at a time from the single test menu and the result stored against the point in the circuit for later use. Or much more powerfully, when building the schematics of the electrical system from the drawing, the electrical test manager can decide which tests they want done on what and prescribe the tests against parts of the system.”

“The operator can see the testing to be done, and do it in any order they fancy. If they can’t remember the connections to make, touching the ‘?’ on the screen will display the help diagrams so they can get ahead. Because the testers hold all the latest edition of the Wiring Regulation tables in memory, it can advise whether the test is a pass or fail. Of course, that decision is finally left with the engineer, if it is satisfactory it can be stored at the press of a single button, and a full keyboard allows notes to be made against it too. The machine shows what tests are still to be done and where there are failures to investigate further.”

“Once back in the office the tester is connected to the MESM software via a USB connection, you hit the ‘get data’ button and tell the system which IET certificate you want filled, Installation, EICR, Minor Works or EVSE.”

“When the visionaries mooted downloading test instrument, this how they meant it to be.”

T 01924 245000 info@metrel.co.uk www.metrel.co.uk

Health & Safety Tool Fair Review Toolfair, for every professional builder

Thermo Fisher Scientific launches rapid environmental PCR testing solution that detects in-air SARS-CoV-2 pathogens

Rapid testing produces air sample results in 30 minutes

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. today announced the launch of a new rapid environmental test to help in the fight against COVID-19. The Thermo Scientific Renvo Rapid PCR Test is the latest solution in the company’s in-air pathogen surveillance product portfolio. The Renvo Rapid PCR Test is performed on air samples collected using the company’s Thermo Scientific AerosolSense Sampler.

Toolfair is the UK’s dedicated tradeshow for tradespeople. The show returned last year for what turned out to be another highly successful gathering. Committed to showcasing the very latest in power tools, hand tools, and building equipment, the ‘hands on’ regional event is where trade users of tools can see and try out first hand ‘what’s new’ in power tools and hand tools. Toolfair 2021 gave visitors the chance to try well-known brand products in action such as Bosch, Checkatrade.com, Big Wipes, DeWALT, and many more. Top manufacturers were on hand to offer advice, and to deliver seminars on topics including ‘How to keep ahead of your competitor’s.’ The deals available at Toolfair are not available anywhere else, it’s a great chance to find all your favourite manufacturers under one roof and talk to industry professionals for the latest hints and tips.

The event complied Toolfair, ProBuilderLive and ElexShow into one show, offering visitors the very best insight into the latest tools available for the industry.

Check the website for this year’s event dates and locations near you.

https://toolfair.info

Protect against tool theft

Tool theft is on the rise and is more than just an inconvenience, it can seriously affect the livelihoods of tradespeople when equipment is stolen from vans and construction sites.

According to research from the Federation of Master Builders, 51% of builders in the UK have been victims of tool theft, with a van broken into every 23 minutes.

However, thieves can now be deterred from targeting tools by forensically marking them with a SelectaDNA Tools and Equipment kit, which marks up to 50 hand tools and other valuable pieces of equipment.

SelectaDNA is a unique formula of DNA, UV tracer and microdots, which is used and recommended by police and insurers. The DNA marking is inconspicuous and almost impossible to remove.

James Brown, Managing Director of SelectaDNA, said, “Whether you’re a plumber, a builder or an electrician, tools are your most important resources. By marking equipment with SelectaDNA and displaying warning stickers on the marked items and in your vehicle, the chances of theft are reduced dramatically.

“The reason for this is that criminals view DNAmarked items as too high risk. Having identification marks on tools makes it difficult for them to be sold on and affects their resale value. It also helps police to identify the owner if they are recovered. Using SelectaDNA to mark your property is a proven theft deterrent.”

T 01689 860757

sales@selectamark.co.uk www.selectadna.co.uk

The Renvo Rapid PCR Test is designed for environmental surveillance only, rather than diagnostic

purposes, in communal locations such as schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, government buildings and other public areas. This easy-to-use solution provides fast, highly accurate detection of SARSCoV-2 pathogens through indoor air sampling, enabling users to perform SARS-CoV-2 testing of air samples on-site, without the need for specialised training or sending samples to a lab for analysis.

The system uses proprietary Oscar PCR technology to shorten thermocycling times and produce on-site SARS-CoV-2 air sample results in just 30 minutes, a marked improvement over the four to 24 hour testing turnaround time previously available using the AerosolSense Sampler testing service. This faster response time enables quick decision making and strengthening of risk mitigation strategies for communal locations and facilities.

For more information, visit: www.thermofisher.com/renvo

Impactful air filtration on demand

What is air filtration?

While environmental decontamination and hand hygiene are universally recognised to reduce the risk of infections and keep people safe, adequate ventilation is vital for ensuring the air within workplaces & shared spaces is safe. Aerosols and droplets carry infectious microorganisms in the air that spread infections within poorly ventilated spaces. There is also the risk of particulates and odours triggering allergies or discomfort.

Viruses like Influenza, Norovirus and Coronaviruses can spread through the air via droplets and aerosols (which are released when talking, coughing or sneezing), potentially infecting other people or landing on and contaminating surfaces. Effective air filtration devices such as Rediair can help remove these microorganisms and particulates from the air, using specialised filters known as HEPA filters. Air filtration devices draw the air through the machine, trap the pollutants within the HEPA filters and blow clean air back into the room, significantly increasing the air quality.

Benefits of air filtration

Using portable HEPA filters can reduce the risk of inhaling viable pathogens within a poorly ventilated area. Unlike traditional air filtration systems found in shared spaces, portable air filtration devices give you the flexibility to provide clean air where & when you need it.

Air filtration devices can capture a variety of contaminants such as:

▲ Airborne pathogens (bacteria, fungi & viral aerosols)

▲ Fine and ultra-fine particles

▲ Dust

▲ Mites

▲ Odours

▲ Pet dander.

Air filtration in the workplace

In recent years, presenteeism has become an issue for industries worldwide. In the past, illnesses would affect the workplace as staff would stay home, lowering productivity and staggering the pace of businesses and institutions.

However, in today’s world, people are turning up to work sick, which risks spreading infections and posing more of a risk to the people we work alongside.

The increase of presenteeism makes good ventilation more of a necessity than ever before. On top of this, COVID-19 variants like Delta & Omicron are prominent, so having effective air filtration within your workspace can help reduce the number of microorganisms in the air, contributing to a cleaner working environment.

Rediair

Designed by an infection prevention expert, Rediair is a portable air purification device that captures 99.995% of particles as small as 0.3µm. Rediair’s core consists of two HEPA 14 and carbon filters that are 10x more effective than HEPA 13 filters (the market standard).

The nylon pre-filters, composite carbon cloth and HEPA 14 filters capture particulates, expelling purified air back into the room, providing up to 5 air changes an hour within a space up to 120m3. Rediair’s four different operating modes and a small form factor allow Rediair to be used almost anywhere, from waiting rooms, offices and meeting rooms to small, enclosed spaces like dental treatment rooms.

Rediair is an incredibly subtle air filtration device; ultra-quiet fans and light reduction settings mean that Rediair can operate without distraction. While the internal mechanisms are complex, using Rediair is quite the opposite. The smart air quality indicator can read the quality of the surrounding air and start decontamination within seconds of activation.

For more information on Rediair, visit our website: www.gamahealthcare.com/ rediair

The RCI Show: Building a better future

The RCI Show is the largest UK event where the entire roofing, cladding and insulation supply chain comes together. The RCI Show 2021 was a highly successful event and took place in September 2021 at the Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.

The vibrant two-day event allowed visitors to compare and source new products, learn from the experts and hear about the

important issues currently impacting the market.

Over the years, the RCI Show has become a key date in the industry calendar for thousands of contractors, installers, surveyors, and specifiers, and the RCI Show 2021 did not disappoint. The Show attracted a significant number of visitors, manufacturers, associations and suppliers,

who were all eager to engage face-to-face again after the cancellation of the 2020 show.

Over 50 exhibitors were available to showcase their latest products to visitors who could also attend CPD seminars and get up close to the latest products and systems in action.

For information on the RCI Show 2022, please see the website: www.rcishow.co.uk

Health & Safety

Ulti-Mate growing stronger

Ulti-Mate Roofing & Building are growing even stronger through its partnerships with Independent Roofing Merchants. At the end of last year, David Rolph was added to the Sales team to support David Arendell & Tim Atkins. Together they bring a massive understanding within the roofing industry in terms of product knowledge. In order to contact the team, please visit: https://www.ulti-mate-roofing.co.uk/ contact

The offer from Ulti-Mate is an extensive range of roofing components for roof ventilation and dry fix, with new products frequently being added, check out their website: https://www.ulti-mate-roofing. co.uk/products. Where possible, all products are UK manufactured produced to the highest standard using quality raw materials.

Working in partnership with Independent Roofing Merchants is key to how Ulti-Mate distribute their products.

To check out a local stockist in your area, please use the link: https://www.ulti-mate-roofing.co.uk/ stockists

T 0345 565 3101 sales@ulti-mate-roofing.co.uk www.ulti-mate-roofing.co.uk

YB Fixings and Fasteners

YB (previously known as Young Black Industrial Stapling Ltd) have been supplying the timber frame and construction industry with fixing solutions since 1979.

Over the last 5 years, we have focused on areas of house building that traditionally still use a hammer, with the aim of improving productivity.

We now have a range of tools that will simply help you on all aspects of roofing.

These include a slate hook system, a metal roofing and cladding nailer and a 3 in 1 Roofing Nailer, the only tool to do 3 types of fixing without having to change your tool.

From 3.1 x 63mm full headed batten nails to aluminium nails for concrete roof tiles and even your positive placement nails for your clips & bracketry.

We are here to provide a fixing solution for you.

Contact us on: 01793 838400 or check out our website at: www.ybfixings.com

Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning

Visit The Floorbrite Group at The Manchester Cleaning Show

Visit The Floorbrite Group at The Manchester Cleaning Show, stand

D6 on the 6th and 7th of April as we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year and find out how our team can transform your daily cleaning, industrial/specialist cleaning or window cleaning services. You can also challenge our team (at our stand) with your driving skills by taking part in our giant, purpose built, Scalextric Grand Prix. The Floorbrite Group, Driving Industry Standards…

We are no longer just a commercial cleaning company. Over the last 10 years, Floorbrite have expanded across the UK, diversified and evolved our facility services to ensure we are offering the latest in market leading innovations, and targeted environmental solutions are at the top of our agenda.

Since 2015, we have won Green Apple Environmental Awards from The Green Organisation for our unique recycling led waste and environmental management services. If you want to reduce your carbon footprint, this is a good place to start, and our Environmental Consultant can guide you along the way. We also offer a number of innovative eco-friendly cleaning options as a part of our UK wide daily cleaning services.

If you know what you want, we are here to provide it, but if you also need guidance, our team are passionate and

knowledgeable and will support your business in making the right choices for you.

We provide daily cleaning, industrial, specialist and window cleaning services. Washroom, hygiene and consumable supplies such as feminine hygiene units, dispensers, toilet paper and hand towel products, soaps and refuse sacks and much more. Our facilities services include waste and environmental management, pest control, plants and grounds maintenance, security and high-level building access solutions using various MEWP’s (Mobile elevated work platforms) including our own 30m and 37m cherry pickers, which are available for hire.

If you would like to hear more about the latest environmental innovations then you can also

join Nina Wyers, one of Floorbrite’s family owners and our Marketing and Brand Director, in the conference zone at 12.30 on Wednesday 6th April, where she will be talking about ‘Cleaning for Climate Change’ and sharing some of our thoughts.

If you can’t make it to the cleaning show, our head offices are based in Manchester and we welcome visitors to our purpose built, state-of-theart headquarters, training centre and distribution centre. We have built our reputation on creating lasting relationships and have become one of the top 100 commercial cleaning companies in the UK so don’t hesitate to call and book a visit.

You can also follow us on all our social media platforms.

Take a look at our Instagram page @thefloorbritegroup to follow our services, stories, 50th anniversary events and charitable work to learn more about our team, culture and Floorbrite as a business.

To view all our services in more detail, please visit: www.floorbrite.co.uk

T 0161 972 3000 info@floorbrite.co.uk

A one stop antimicrobial solution for hands and surfaces

NEW PURELL® Hand & Surface

Antimicrobial Wipes quickly offer powerful, germ-killing peace of mind in a single, convenient format.

NEW from skin health and surface hygiene expert, GOJO Industries-Europe, are PURELL Hand & Surface Antimicrobial Wipes. Ideal for use in healthcare, leisure, education, health and fitness facilities, hotels, and office buildings, these versatile multi-use wipes are suitable for sanitising hands, general surfaces and food-contact

surfaces. This eliminates the need for different types of wipes and surface cleaners.

Dermatologically tested, these innovative wipes are kind to skin and deliver against the latest EN1500 hand hygiene standards. They are highly effective, killing 99.99% of the most common germs that may be harmful, including yeast and mould and have proven, fast-acting efficacy against bacteria (EN1276, EN13727) and viruses (EN14476) from 30 seconds.

Washroom design: Practicalities and expectations

Is your washroom meeting the standards expected by your visitors? There is more to a good washroom than just hygiene.

Good design makes a critical difference to the cost of managing a washroom and to the user experience. However, the definition of what makes a ‘good design’ is never truly fixed. Moreover, as society changes the requirements of washroom best practice needs to evolve.

In Dudley Industries’ latest guide they provide advice on designing washrooms taking into account the latest regulatory requirements, health and safety, cost, privacy and social changes.

Design assistance

These are common considerations but they are by no means the only ones that must be kept in mind when creating designs for new or refurbished washrooms. Individual designs will vary according to user numbers, available space, structural constraints and the purpose of the building as a whole.

To read the full guide, please visit: https://www.dudleyindustries.com or if you would like to speak to someone for advice on washroom dispensers call: 01253 738311.

Furthermore, they have also passed the EN16615 test. This is the gold standard

for wipes, consisting of an evaluation of bactericidal and yeasticidal efficacy in real world conditions, with tests conducted on medical surfaces.

PURELL Hand & Surface Antimicrobial Wipes are designed with a non-woven fabric that does not tear easily. No rinsing is required and no residue is left after use, making them incredibly easy-to-use. Suitable for use in food-contact areas, they do not affect the taste or smell of food1

A unique product with market-leading germ-killing capacity, PURELL Hand & Surface Antimicrobial Wipes are available in four different sizes and quantities: 100 count canister, 200 count canister, 270 count canister and a 450 count bucket. For more information, call: +44 (0)1908 588444, email: infouk@GOJO.com or visit: www.GOJO.com 1 According to Tetrad Test

Nik Wyers and Ruth at the Green Apple Awards 2021

Fast and ethical funding for your business

SME Funding UK Ltd is owned and run by Henry Audley-Charles who has been involved within the banking industry for many years. Working with RBS, Lloyds, and HSBC, some of Henry’s previous roles include Commercial and Senior Business Development Officer, as well as being the Regional Sales Director for an invoice finance company.

With access to over 150 lenders, SME Funding UK Ltd is backed by over 30 years’ experience of business finance industry expertise. The company was established to ethically source any form

of business finance for any UK and Channel Island business encompassing traditional, alternative, peer to peer and fintech solutions. Supported by the highest level of customer service, SME Funding UK Ltd also provides a consultancy service to SMEs to help improve their business systems and processes, specialises in the sales ledger and sales order process.

Henry works with all UK businesses including start-ups and even those with weak accounts, a troubled past or a poor credit history, endeavouring to find

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the best solution to your problem. Its services include buy-to-let mortgages, business loans, bridging loans, asset finance and more.

SME Funding UK Ltd is a proud member of FIBA and NACFB and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

For more information, please see below: T 01223 848844 henry@smefunding.uk www.smefunding.uk

New look for growing construction sector recruitment specialists

ValueStaff sets sights on further growth and announces significant company investment in a new brand and website to enable the firm to better meet the needs of clients and candidates in today’s construction market.

Construction industry recruitment specialists, ValueStaff, has undertaken a strategic review and unveiled a new look for the company following significant investment.

L-R ValueStaff’s Michelle Burnett, Senior Recruitment Consultant and Chelsey Newton, Recruitment Consultant

The company, which has grown throughout the pandemic, aims for 2022 to be the year it re-introduces itself to the construction sector so that more people know of its expertise and how it can help the current worker shortage in the sector.

The firm, which is headquartered in Birmingham, has unveiled a new brand that will more effectively communicate how the company and its expert staff can support both workers and clients in the construction industry.

The launch of the re-brand goes hand in hand with a recruitment drive. ValueStaff is continuing to grow and is therefore recruiting consultants to join their experienced team in Birmingham to help meet current client demand.

For further information, please contact:

T 0844 372 9599

hello@valuestaff.co.uk

https://valuestaff.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/valuestaffuk

https://twitter.com/valuestaffUK https://www.instagram.com/valuestaffuk

Stately homes, stud farms, statues, superstores and everything in between

When it comes to Estate Management, you have to start with perimeter security.

Keep unwanted visitors out, protect your property and keep your people safe. Whether it’s Buckingham Palace or a Highland Butt & Ben*, be sure to protect your estate.

Whatever you need to protect APS has a security solution, which can be tailored exactly to your needs. We don’t offer a one-size-fits all solution. APS systems are designed to give you complete peace of mind, meaning that they will protect your property 24/7.

We can offer a range of security solutions from the very discreet Microguard, where you don’t want to see a physical barrier, acoustic sensors which constantly monitor your perimeter, to the ultimate deterrent –Electro-Fence, a non-lethal, safe legal electric fence that packs a might punch, 10,000 volts shock for anyone foolish to attempt to climb or break in.

Our team of experts will use their considerable experience to design a solution to meet your needs. So whether you are protecting a stately home or a super store, a statue or a stud farm, a palace or a piggery, we have systems to choose from to ensure you get the protection you need at a very reasonable price. Complete protection. Peace of mind. What more could you want from an Advanced Perimeter System?

T 01786 479862

enquiries@apsuk.net

www.advancedperimetersystems.com

*A ‘Butt and Ben’ is a Scottish phrase for a small and simply designed house, often made up of just a couple of rooms. The words come from the outer room (Butt) that was added or butted onto an inner room (Ben).

Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce launched

We are pleased to announce the official launch of the Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce, which due to COVID-19 precautions, took place online on the 13th January 2022. We were delighted to be joined by Sir Peter Bottomley MP, who introduced the initiative and paid tribute to the late Sir David Amess MP, who had lent us valued support during our original planning phase.

The Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce will bring together partners from the public, private, and charitable sector across all nations of the UK to discuss the key issues involved in creating safer homes and making recommendations for action.

The Taskforce framework will enable all involved to work together collaboratively, and the organisation will be strictly non-commercial and non-partisan, committed to promoting a holistic approach to housing safety and resident wellbeing.

There will be six strands to the work of the Taskforce, each with their own ‘Ambassador’ to lead the discussions and co-ordinate activity: Health & Wellbeing, Net Zero & Decarbonisation, Resident Engagement, Housing Quality, Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety, and Fuel Poverty. These ambassadors were announced at our launch event and are drawn from the housing, fire service and academic sectors. They will be actively encouraging participation from any interested parties. Please check our website to find out more and get in touch with us directly if you would like to be involved: www.hswtaskforce.org.uk

Since the advent of devolution over twenty years ago, domestic fire safety regulation has varied drastically across the four nations of the UK, with Scotland’s legislation now set to become the most stringent with the introduction of new standards this year. There is considerable divergence across the UK in terms of requirements for sprinkler systems, carbon monoxide detectors, and other safety measures for domestic properties.

At our launch event, the Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce has

unveiled a study from CEBR (Centre for Economics & Business Research) which is a seminal piece of research, combining a statistical analysis of fire incidence across the UK, a summary of the relevant legislation, and a holistic examination of the human and economic impact of fire, based on official data and a specially commissioned YouGov survey.

The study delves into recent dwelling fires and demonstrates that the rate of reduction in fire incidents, running in tandem with new regulations, has slowed in recent years. With estimated annual costs of residential fires now exceeding £1 billion, the research then goes on to examine in detail the potential impact and cost savings associated with tighter restrictions.

Tina Mistry, Relationships Manager at Aico, and Taskforce Co-ordinator, commented, “Given the trends highlighted by CEBR’s excellent research, the Taskforce will hit the ground running to discuss the implications of the data and potential actions as a result. I am hugely excited by the cross-sector, cross-party support we’ve received for the Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce, and hope to forge a new consensus to address the vital priority of making everyone feel safer in their own homes.”

Paul Dockerill, Director of Energy & Programme Manager at whg, added, “It’s a huge honour to be appointed as the Ambassador for the Resident Engagement Task. Now more than ever, we need to work with our customers and create a culture where residents are able to raise any concerns and feel empowered to contribute to the future of their homes and communities. The Housing Safety & Wellbeing Taskforce is a really exciting initiative that will help us do just that, bringing social housing landlords and their customers together, so that we are able to deliver the resident engagement strategies of the social white paper.”

T 01691 664100

enquiries@aico.co.uk

www.aico.co.uk

www.hswtaskforce.org.uk

Supported by

Andrew Van Doorn, Chief Executive of HACT & HSWT Ambassador, Health & Wellbeing

HSWT Ambassadors

Paul Dockerill, Director of Energy & Programme Management at whg & HSWT Ambassador, Resident Engagement

Professor Paddy Gray, SpecProfessor Emeritus of Housing, Ulster University & HSWT Ambassador, Housing Quality

Mandeep Bhogil, Special projects lead, Home Group & HSWT Ambassador, Taskforce Overall

The changing climate of water conservation and construction

In the UK, water conservation has been on the agenda and largely dismissed by the public for years. Our growing population combined with increased demand through lifestyle choices, is going to result in critical water situations more regularly, particularly in the driest parts of the country.

Minimising the environmental impact of homes at both the construction and occupation have recently become key issues. Groundbreaker Systems have been working on ‘green’ solutions for over 20 years.

Water services on tap: The business benefit of plug and play systems

Water supply is perhaps the most important item within the critical path of construction and is probably the most difficult to achieve. Imagine a situation where your services can be fully installed, with surface mounted meters allowing ‘plug and play’ style installation.

With Groundbreaker water management system, you have that ‘plug and play’ option.

The only system of its type, it is designed to be installed at any time during the construction period. Fully compliant with Water Regulations, it provides an accessible, safe and secure location for the water meter and controls to a specific property.

The concept is simple. Water services are connected to an externally mounted, preinstalled water service controls. This allows flexibility in the management and scheduling of connection to the mains supply. There is no need for boundary boxes or meter housings in the footpath and this simplification of the connection allows for improved efficiency and reduces the time required for highway closures and cost of reinstatement.

Groundbreaker is particularly suited to modular build projects, the pre-installation and certification of plumbing can facilitate early approval of water services to a plot.

Design out leak paths: Comply with Water & Construction Industry Guidelines in accordance with ‘Water Safe’ initiatives The unique location of the Groundbreaker water management system allows for an unjointed water supply, minimising the risk of developing future leaks. Installation of Groundbreaker meets the best recommendations of Water UK and the Home Builders Federation and in some water company areas, such as Portsmouth Water, are now the standard required for all new properties.

Future proof properties

Water Metering is the future. Utility companies

have not been slow in recognising the benefits of a ‘Smart Home’ The ability to interrogate and manage energy usage at any given time of day or night has been recognised as an effective way for householders to reduce usage and manage costs.

Gas and electricity meters located on external building walls has enabled easy upgrades and introduction of countrywide ‘Smart Meter’ programme. However, the traditional location of a water meter in a metal-covered hole in the public highway is not conducive to this new way of thinking. A ‘Smart Water Meter’ located in such a situation is exceedingly poor in transmitting a signal even to a local pick up.

The best location for a ‘Smart Water Meter’ is on an external property wall. With Groundbreaker water management system, properties are future proofed to allow for easy installation of ‘Smart Water Meter’ technology as it is introduced across the UK.

Recent field trials of Groundbreaker have proven that the range of such meters can be over 3km (2 miles). The impact on data collection is massive. The improved data transmission range could allow for single point data capture in towns the size of Norwich or Coventry.

Reducing demand

In the UK, water services are relatively cheap and we never have true rationing of supply (the occasional hose pipe ban just doesn’t count). However, environmental and population changes means that this may not always be the case. To reduce the environmental impact of water usage Defra set a target of reducing the average personal daily consumption from 143L to 110L by 2050.

Consumer awareness campaigns have been shown to have limited long-term impact – let’s face it ‘it’s always raining in Britain.’

So….

If we can’t change mindset, change the supply

Our water companies are regulated to provide a minimum level of water, but in many areas due to network structure and gravity fed systems supply is much greater. So, run a hose for five minutes at the bottom of the hill and your lawn will be greener that the gardener that does the same at the top. These ‘time controlled’ uses, e.g. teeth cleaning, taking a shower, running a tap to rise dishes could be standardised down if all households received the same acceptable, ‘standardised’ supply.

Defra’s target is a 33L per capital reduction. Groundbreaker’s NRv2 LoFlo is a surprisingly simple method of working towards that target. Independent research carried out by WRc, showed a theoretical reduction of 2-4% of typical water usage. However, recent field trials by a major UK water company are showing reductions in excess of 37L per day (for one or two person households) – a saving over 10% per person per day.

NRv2 LoFlo modulates the level of flow entering customer premises – regardless of network pressure, meaning a reduction in the level of water used by customers when ‘variable use’ appliances are used. As the flow of water into the premises is limited, then the amount used by the customer is also limited – but without providing a degradation of service and more importantly not requiring any intervention or behavioural change on the part of the customer, leading to ‘natural’ reduction in per capital consumption.

A number of flow modulation ranges are available which enable the perfect balance between usage reduction and service provision.

As an added benefit, the NRv2 LoFlo can also provide whole site protection against contamination by back flow.

The NRv2 LoFlo can be easily and simply retrofitted to any meter installation, or meter exchange when upgrading or remediating underground meter chambers. Thus, allowing the management of demand with little or no impact on consumers and at minimal cost –effectively a 3 in 1 solution.

Groundbreaker products are compliant with all Regulations and defined criteria and are used extensively across the whole of the UK water supply network – whether that be North of Scotland or the Channel Islands.

For full product information, please contact: 01379 741993, email: sales@groundbreaker.co.uk or visit: www.groundbreaker.co.uk

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Disruptive Technologies named ‘IoT Sensor Company of the Year’

Disruptive Technologies

(DT), the creator of the world’s smallest wireless sensors, has been recognised as ‘IoT Sensor Company of the Year’ in the 6th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program.

The IoT Breakthrough Awards program recognises innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the globe in a range of IoT categories, including Industrial and Enterprise IoT, Smart City Technology, Connected Home and many more. This year’s program attracted more than 3,850 nominations from companies all over the world.

DT has developed the world’s smallest industrialgrade wireless IoT sensors, creating a range of small, efficient, powerful and adaptable sensors that are able to reach an ever-greater number of operational components.

DT’s wireless sensors and IoT Infrastructure are plug-and-play, encrypted end to end, and require zero maintenance. The sensors are easily installed with peel & stick adhesive and have a battery life of up to 15 years. Their tiny size, which allows them to be installed anywhere, ensures that any building or asset can be made smart in minutes.

For more information, visit: www.disruptive-technologies.com

FMs can box clever with The Well Water’s new hydration delivery system

Two leading industry figures have launched The Well Water, a new-style hydration dispenser, which looks set to transform the water cooler sector. The new system combines boxed Scottish Natural Mineral Water with next generation dispensers, to reduce the use of plastic, avoid the need for sanitization visits, save space, and so improve hygiene, costs, and logistics for Facilities Managers when providing hydration solutions in the workplace.

The Well Water is the brainchild of microbiologist Kieran McKenna who has 30 years’ experience in the water cooler industry and who piloted an early version of what is now The Well Water in 2008. He is working with CEO David Albers who also has over 30 years’ experience in the water cooler industry.

“The Well Water is an industry-first disruptive technology and represents a long overdue game changer for hydration,” says Kieran McKenna. “Boxed water is the most sustainable packaged water solution. It is lighter, easier to transport, and has a lower carbon footprint than water packed in plastic or glass.”

The company, which is currently supplying direct to customers in Dublin, London and Edinburgh, is seeking re-sellers to help handle what is anticipated to be a high demand for the products.

For more information, please see below: https://www.purely-scottish.co.uk

Clockwork IT: Market leading software

Founded in 2003, Clockwork IT have a long history of helping businesses become more efficient through the provision of market leading software leading to savings in time and money and ultimately opening the door to greater productivity.

Our core mission is to make our customer’s lives easier by providing market-leading software.

Offering functionality to manage all back office and field service workflows within your

business, we provide a personal and structured approach to meet your individual requirements.

We would love the opportunity to understand exactly how we can add value to your specific processes and streamline efficiency wherever possible.

Let’s have a chat and discuss exactly how we can help:

T 03300 577170 sales@clockworkit.co.uk www.clockworkit.co.uk

The Right Gate for your Castle

We install bespoke wooden and wrought iron gates, gate automation, entry control kits, fences, bespoke wrought iron railings and barriers to the highest standard as well as CCTV. We also add automation to your existing gate. We service all gate automation, whether or not we installed it. We

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A new name and exciting new future as Elliott Group and affiliated UK companies become Algeco

Elliott Group Ltd, Carter Accommodation Ltd and Procomm Site Services Ltd, leaders in UK modular services and part of Modulaire Group, are today delighted to announce plans to unite under a common brand – Algeco1

UK customers will benefit from a stronger, better-integrated and structured organisation, with a renewed commitment to placing customer

service excellence at the heart of the organisation.

Algeco shares the responsibility for developing sustainable futures for our customers, our business, and its products and services. Core to this is being a trusted solutions provider to the industries we support. We enable people to work more productively, improve their quality of life, and

enhance their learning. We design and deliver whatever our customers need, whenever and wherever they need it.

T 0808 108 2222

www.elliottuk.com

www.modulairegroup.com

https://www.algeco.be/en

1 Advanté will remain a separate brand with its specialist offering in welfare accommodation

Can Far-UVC increase occupancy levels and reduce operating costs?

Despite the relaxing of government restrictions, the pandemic is not over.

Many businesses themselves still feel nervous about bringing people back to work. The rising price of energy, cleaning costs and a reduction of footfall continues to plague the bottom line for many premises’ managers across the country.

Mainteno is a complete, cost-effective solution for task facilities management.

Whether it’s managing planned maintenance or dealing with fault repairs, Mainteno simplifies the day-to-day maintenance of almost any organisation.

Our award-winning software keeps everyone in the loop and archives all your communication and documentation in one place. For total control of your organisation’s assets, Mainteno also seamlessly incorporates asset management and tracking.

Mainteno streamlines every aspect of the maintenance management process, saving your organisation time and money.

Usability made affordable

Mainteno was designed with practicality in mind. The interface is so intuitive that basic operation can be learned in minutes, and you can be a power user in one afternoon.

Elegant usability usually means a hefty price tag – so our customers are often surprised to learn just how affordable Mainteno is.

No set-up fees, no lengthy contracts. Mainteno adapts to any organisation’s maintenance needs.

White Rose Park is one of Leeds’ foremost business locations, home to global brands including Capita, HSBC and sports media giant DAZN, alongside the renowned Elliott Hudson College. As soon as the pandemic started, the Park began pumping 100% fresh air across all of the buildings air conditioning systems, alongside implementing one-way systems, regular chemical cleaning, safety screens and all of the other safeguards as recommended by guidelines at the time. But as we know, these come at a cost. The Park saw their monthly electricity costs significantly increase with around 20% being directly attributed to the increased power used by the air conditioning units, alongside additional expenses incurred through hiring cleaning teams.

To combat this rise and increase the cleanliness of their premises, White Rose Park has partnered with Moore MedTech, a family-owned business based in Yorkshire, to trial their Far-UVC innovations. Moore MedTech, founded by siblings Samantha and Jamie Moore, specialises in Far-UVC lighting solutions that are scientifically proven to destroy 99.98% of pathogens. Their products dramatically reduce the risk of contagion and provide continually sanitised environments.

If you wish to find out more about the benefits of Far-UVC for your premises or facility, please visit: www.222protect.co.uk to find out more.

T 0113 543 1450 info@mooremedtech.co.uk www.mooremedtech.co.uk

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Stockport committed to a greener future

The opening of two environmentally friendly properties for social rent signalled Stockport Council and Stockport Homes’ commitment to social development and green energy targets.

In a first for the council, the developments were built by Three Sixty, an innovative, profit-for-purpose construction and property management firm. The properties include air source heat pumps, supplying renewable energy to the houses – another first for social housing in the borough.

The low carbon approach works within the council’s Homes as Energy Systems project and helps save money especially as traditional heating is becoming increasingly expensive.

Three Sixty were contracted by Viaduct Partnership to build the two new properties to grow the social housing stock available in a sustainable manner.

Formed in 2016 as part of Stockport Homes Group, Three Sixty works throughout Greater Manchester. The new build houses represent a significant milestone in the company’s growth.

T 0161 217 6016 feedback@stockporthomes.org www.stockporthomes.org

adds a huge benefit to Burnside Plant’s services. Movax is a world leading developer and supplier of excavator-mounted piling equipment and the inventor of modular, vibratory side grip pile drivertechnology. Offering a more efficient and safer way of working, Movax allows contractors to operate in a safer way for the customer.

Another benefit to Burnside Plant’s services is the utilisation of DECT-COMM. DECT-COMM is an easy to use, reliable communication system allowing personnel who are undertaking activities that involves heavy machinery to use the mobile voice communication system, providing a clear path for communication allowing work to carry on. All Burnside Plant’s machine operators, pile hands and banks men work with DECT-COMM to allow for instant, reliable communication. Furthermore, in order to utilise every health and safety method available, all machines are fitted with restrictors and

dead man switches to ensure the highest level of safety for both employees and clients.

Alongside the purchase of a new piling rig to install concrete piles, Burnside Plant has also recently achieved RISQS and is proud to be Constructionline gold accredited. This status means Burnside Plant upholds the highest standard of health and safety, including online health and safety for its entire team. These accreditations are vital to Burnside Plant who take its health and safety precautions very seriously. Working in such a dangerous industry, Burnside Plant is committed to adopting various health and safety practices to ensure both its employees and everyone around them stay safe.

With quite a varied and broad customer base, Burnside Plant is able to meet most specific needs within the civil engineering industry. From commercial and private customers who use Burnside’s mini piling services for the build of conservatories, house extensions and summer houses to its larger rigs that have been used for larger civil engineering schemes such as flood defences and more. Burnside Plant has the capacity to provide the right machinery for the right job.

For more information, please see below:

T 0141 6479331

www.burnsideplant.co.uk

Industry specialists in sealing solutions

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd

is the sole UK distributor for the sealing industry’s top manufacturers; DOYMA, FRANK and HKD.

DOYMA granted Tina McAra the exclusive rights to distribute their products in the UK in August 2018, leading to the formation of Service Sealing Solutions Ltd.

Distributing the industry’s best manufacturers, Service Sealing Solutions Ltd offers the UK the most extensive range of products, providing the best in German engineering to seal penetration points in walls and floors to permanently prevent any infiltration of gases and water into the building. DOYMA’s products are designed to solve all watertight duct sealing requirements and prevent against structural damage.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd supply the full range of DOYMA products, to suit all situations from power cables, communications cables, pipes and ducts and district heating pipes.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd specialises in highquality service duct sealing systems for utility services and watertight seals, offering the highest level of expertise to developers and specifiers for sealing against water and gas entering around service entries in basements and high-rise buildings.

“We provide DOYMA’s products mostly to builders of commercial properties and we have provided for many of the large projects in London including HS2 and Kings Cross. Quite often they install the services and electrics underground and therefore have to guarantee water tightness.” stated Tina.

DOYMA is at the forefront of innovation, developing practical solutions for sealing and fire systems. The main ambition at the company is to create safe building penetrations for pipes and cables that seal off fire, gas and water. The company operates in three main competencies areas of civil engineering, building services technology and power supply, providing sealing systems for pipes and cables, single and multi-line house entries for supply and disposal lines, fire protection products for preventive structural fire protection and special designs and custom-made sealing systems.

DOYMA maintains a wealth of experience spanning over 50 years, utilising this experience and vast knowledge base the company ensures its seal range produces effective, simple solutions to meet all watertight service sealing requirements. This in turn, ensures that DOYMA’s products provide the highest level of safety for sealing buildings where pipes and electrical cables pass through.

HKD which is now owned by DOYMA, manufactures a vast range of pipe sealing systems and service ducts with a guarantee that its products can withstand up to four bars of pressure. All of the HKD product range can be combined with the DOYMA’s Curaflex range, one of the most popular DOYMA ranges.

In terms of new developments, DOYMA has recently released its new generation Curaflex Nova® gaskets – professional solutions for tradesman with uniquely safe installation. Providing tradesmen with professional gasket inserts, the new generation of Curaflex Nova® gasket inserts instantly solves sealing problems and is adaptable for multiple applications.

As the company looks toward the future, its main aim is to continue to grow and further its reach into new markets. “Mostly we will be continuing on our recent success and looking at new markets such as the district heating market, which is a big and growing market for us.”

For any more information, please see below: T 01952 510050 www.servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

Online building materials marketplace launched to provide growth opportunities

Materials Market has launched! This online building materials marketplace is a new, collaborative model providing a route to market for merchants and distributors.

In August 2019, Materials Market was founded following a pre-seed funding round of £130k from angel investors.

Materials Market website launched in November 2020 and represents an innovative, digital solution, which

eases supply chain issues. This enables transparent, simple customer transactions for suppliers across the UK. Materials Market were further bolstered by a £1.5 million raise in seed funding from Fuel Ventures in September 2021.

In 2019, the top online marketplaces across the world transacted over £1.47 trillion, accounting for 58% of global online sales. That statistic is rapidly growing partly due to the pandemic. Samuel

Hunt, Co-Founder & CEO at Materials Market, explains how his solution will bring change to the construction industry, “The sector has been slower than others to move to a digital-first approach, so we wanted to create a onestop shop that connects customers and suppliers in real time, allowing for better prices and faster deliveries.”

T 020 7459 4574 support@materialsmarket.com www.materialsmarket.com

L-R Andrew Haehn & Samuel Hunt, Co-Founders at Materials Market

Specialists in Safety

DCON Safety Consultants is passionate and highly committed to continually improving health, safety and wellbeing management in collaboration with our clients. The safety and wellbeing of our people, our client’s staff and those around them is at the heart of our business. DCON Safety Consultants’ resources have extensive experience in the provision of health and safety consultancy services and the provision of specific health and safety advisory services in the large complex project and development public & private market environment.

Our unique approach to the services we provide is focused heavily on assisting our clients, firstly by obtaining confidence that you have compliance and secondly, showing how you might improve performance. The skills, knowledge and experience of our staff places them at the forefront of their profession, and we welcome the opportunity to bring such resources and benefits to our clients.

DCON Safety Consultants is able to prioritise and specialise in the highest levels of informed and intelligent advice, senior project resource allocation and compliance assurance. DCON Safety Consultants understands that every project contains both benefits and risks and the company is dedicated to helping assess each individual clients needs, utilising its team of highly experienced construction professionals consistently to ensure each client’s best interest and statutory conformity.

One of the main benefits of engaging with DCON Safety Consultants is its utilisation and primary resource of its exceptional team of technical construction and safety consultants who provide team-oriented services on an as needed basis. DCON Safety Consultants uses both its experienced team’s knowledge and support of its portfolio of alliances with other key individuals and organisations, to support clients in matters involving all divisions of design and construction safety. Providing a transparent, reliable service, DCON Safety Consultants has gained a strong reputation for its responsible, trustworthy and efficient service. Dedicated to maximising quality, minimising risk and managing compliance, DCON Safety Consultants is well equipped to provide integral advice and services for its clients.

Principal services provided by DCON Safety Consultants includes that of a Project Supervisor for the Design Process (CDM Advisor Plus), PrePlanning Compliance, Safe Design Adherence, Health & Safety Strategy Creation, Client Advisory Roles, Physical Site Safety Auditing and Expert Witness. Through these services, DCON Safety Consultants support and influence the design of proven, health, safety & wellbeing strategies that seek to help its clients achieve high-quality, costeffective work for the safe design, construction and operation of their assets.

DCON Safety Consultants provides its services for a wide and varied selection of customers, which includes public sector departments, corporate

Research and Development for the construction industry explained

Construction firms could claim tens of thousands back in tax relief

The HMRC Research and Development Tax Scheme was created to encourage business innovation and stimulate the economy; supporting firms to bring new products and services to market.

Time constraints, lack of awareness and doubts around eligibility or the legitimacy of the incentive, mean thousands of companies are not currently taking part in the scheme, particularly within the construction industry. Research and Development Specialists Ltd (RDS) is an

expert in helping companies navigate the Government scheme and has already helped to recover around £2.1 million solely for 27 clients in the construction industry.

Any type of research and development could qualify. Some examples within the construction industry include:

▲ Using materials in a new way to achieve efficiency or functionality

▲ Development of unique products to deliver state-ofthe-art facilities

▲ Modifying an existing technique (methodology) for

a unique application

▲ Developing an innovative modular construction method

▲ Creating a new system for superior energy efficiency.

T 0161 823 5281 team@randdspecialists.co.uk https://randdspecialists.co.uk

owners, real estate developers, main contractors, design professionals and infrastructural bodies. No project is too simple or too complex for its team of high-quality PSDP consultants. DCON Safety Consultants’ team of consultants are construction professionals, which individually average 20+ years’ of experience in the built environment. This vast knowledge base and skillset, enables the company to provide tailored, distinctive and innovative ideas born from traditional PSDP service inputs and outputs.

For any further information on the company, please see the details featured below or give them a call on the number stated:

T +353 (0)1 611 1556

www.dconsafety.com

Linaker adds KFC to its portfolio as they spread their wings further into the restaurant sector

The three year contract will provide full building services nationwide

National M&E specialist Linaker today announces the expansion of its hospitality sector with the signing of the Finger Lickin’ Good KFC. Linaker pecked off the competition to provide full building services across KFC’s equity sites as they continue to roll out their nationwide self-delivery model. The circa. £4 million contract will see Linaker providing a dedicated flock of engineers across mechanical, electrical and AC alongside managing the wider sub partners to ensure the KFC experience remains iconic, whether you are after a bucket or a box; a twister or a salad.

KFC and Linaker are culturally aligned with their shared passion and focus on people, from the Colonel to the teams on the fryers; from the Helpdesk to the team on the tools, alongside other important values and missions, including Linaker’s introduction of ‘zeroemissions-in-use’ vans and KFC’s goal to be a zero waste business by 2035.

Paul Bramhall, R&M Manager at KFC UK & Ireland says, “The model that Linaker is offering will provide us with unrivalled value for money, alongside great responsiveness and flexibility. We’re looking forward to building our partnership over the next three years to ensure what you get in the bucket is reflected behind the bucket.”

Rob Knight, Operations Director at Linaker says, “KFC has a worldwide reputation for delivering a quality product and becoming part of our portfolio is a huge boost for everyone at Linaker. KFC spearheads our growing list of restaurant partners who are selecting our nationwide self-delivery model. To say I’m excited about getting started with Paul and the KFC family would be an understatement.”

www.linaker.com

Building Products & Services Build Test Solutions calls for Home Energy Performance Measurements following

The Revolutionary Safety Protection covers from Structemp Innovations

The Revolutionary Protection Buddies for the Construction Industry:

SMETER programme success

Build Test Solutions’ (BTS) SmartHTC product, the company’s market-leading thermal performance rating system that delivers accurate and reliable measurement of whole building fabric heat loss, recently emerged as the top performer in the UK Government’s Technical Evaluation of the Smart Meter Enabled Thermal Efficiency Ratings (SMETER) technologies project.

In recent years, the UK has been focusing on improving the energy efficiency of every building through such technologies as the Government’s £16 billion smart meter programme. However, for homeowners, tenants and landlords to make informed decisions about what to invest in to improve energy performances, home energy efficiency assessment tools are required to provide an accurate and reliable picture of where their property is now and what the solution is to make improvements.

Thanks to the SMETER project, practical evidence that there is a cost-effective way to measure and validate investment in buildings’ energy efficiencies through smart meters has been brought to the fore.

Richard Jack, BTS’ SmartHTC Product Manager, explains, “Through the SMETER programme, we have proven that using smart meters and low-cost temperature sensors like our SmartHTC solution can provide a very accurate assessment of the thermal performance of buildings, where otherwise an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) would rely on assumptions or worse still, destructive testing.”

T 01455 555218 enquiries@buildtestsolutions.com https://www.buildtestsolutions.com

The timber specialists

Originally operating under the name P Harvey Carpentry in 1991, Timbabuild Structures was formally established under its new name in 2020.

TimbaBuild Structures specialises in everything timber related including timber framed houses, garden features, decking, as well as all aspects of the construction industry, offering full turnkey projects.

“We provide new build properties, garden structures, garden rooms, summer houses, decking systems, patios, fire pits and water features,” said Paul Harvey, Managing Director.

TimbaBuild Structures is well equipped to assist on multiple projects including fitting kitchens and offers a joinery section, providing sash windows, doors and stairs. TimbaBuild Structures provides a full planning section and is able to create whatever a customer brings to them, even from a rough sketched design.

“We make all of our items by hand or using portable tooling, no computers are used, or CNC machines, it’s all by eye and crafted hand. We make bespoke garden furniture that you can't buy on the high street. Everything is bespoke and made to order,” stated Paul. All TimbaBuild Structures workmanships carries a 12-year warranty with all products being sourced from sustainable resources and carrying a Forestry Standard Commission marking (FSC).

Paul noted, “We have great reviews and repeat customers, which can only mean one thing; we are doing something right.”

For more information, please see below:

T 07812 148792 www.timbabuildstructures.co.uk

▲ The unique patent pending, and registered designs reduces the risk of injury to both site personnel and members of the public and possible Reporting of Injuries and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) from protruding bolts, reinforcement and scaffold tube ends.

▲ The bolt protection buddies reduce the risk of snagging or damaging clothing and equipment on scaffolds and reinforcement.

▲ The soft, impact absorbing protection is easy to install and covers protruding bolts, reinforcement

and scaffold ends.

▲ Unique design ensures fixed fitting and eliminates the risk of the product falling off.

▲ The soft material prevents the material from splitting and avoids injuries from the damaged plastic caps.

▲ Enlarged size and width enhances protection upon impact.

▲ Impact on environment is reduced by using recyclable material.

▲ Invest in Safety and Protect Company Brand and reputation through positive Safety Culture.

▲ Invest in British Invention funded by the British Design Fund.

NIP BUDDYTM

Contact Shiraz Dudhia, T 07960 307039 shiraz.dudhia@structemp.co.uk https://structemp-innovations.com

Building Products & Services

Rada launches new shower valve specifically for student accommodation

Water controls specialist Rada has launched a new TMV2approved thermostatic shower valve specifically to meet the tough demands of the student accommodation sector.

The new VZ1 10 Bar Valve delivers the highest levels of safety, while design and robust materials provide excellent durability and user experience. It is the latest addition to Rada’s extensive range of taps, showers and washroom controls for university halls of residence and purpose-built student accommodation.

To keep users safe, the valve features TMV2approved thermostatic technology and maximum temperature stop settings to deliver safe water temperatures. Rada’s Cool Shield™ technology means the valve never gets hot to touch.

High-quality materials, design and manufacture feature throughout the valve, giving accommodation providers confidence it will perform reliably under the toughest conditions. The VZ1 10 Bar Valve underwent a strength-test of 200,000 cycles, more than meeting the demands of typical applications and its ceramic flow control system ensures smooth operation throughout

the valve’s lifetime. Its sleek design and chrome-plated finish with separate controls for temperature and flow ensure the valve is easy to use and delivers a great showering experience – even at low pressure.

The product is supplied with Rada’s Fast-Fix kit for easy installation and flexible pipework fitting options to support first and second stage fixing. Rada’s nano thermostatic cartridges give easy access for facilities managers to complete planned preventative maintenance, helping to minimise downtime. The valve’s 6 litre/min flow regulator carefully manages water usage, helping estates to improve savings and in turn, minimise running costs.

T +44 (0)344 571 1777

www.radacontrols.com

Panasonic further strengthens customer service strategy

Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions is continuing to invest in customer service to increase response times and improve satisfaction.

Panasonic has partnered with two different support centres to strengthen service operations across Europe. The new partnerships guarantee the right service at the right time, putting customers first and strengthening support. Panasonic is dedicated to providing a high level of support with readily available customer liaison.

Panasonic’s support centres cover 16 European countries, with the aim of increasing availability in more countries overtime. “Our goal is to define the very best customer service strategy and create a truly modern, proactive customer service,” explains Richard Bishop, Panasonic Head of Marketing for UK and Ireland. “The highly experienced teams at our support centres are more than qualified to address Panasonic clients in 13 different languages, not just English.”

In addition to improving service via telephone, Panasonic has implemented a new contact page on the Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions website for potential or existing Panasonic customers. The latest additions to Panasonic Service are a great way to solve user concerns such as finding technical service, guidance on how to connect a product through the internet, help with obtaining the correct manuals and much more.

uk-aircon@eu.panasonic.com

https://www.aircon.panasonic.eu/GB_en

Ensuring ‘smart’ meter retrofits provide longterm reliability

Deer Technology’s LimpetReader devices are a cost-effective way to retrofit ‘dumb’ analogue water and electricity meters so they provide ‘smart’ functionality. This can be to the benefit of wholesalers, retailers, landlords and end users – both domestic and non-domestic. To ensure the LimpetReaders perform as intended and give a long, trouble-free life, Deer Technology has invested heavily in its training resources to provide installers with the knowledge and skills they need.

A key strength of the LimpetReader is that it can be fitted to almost any analogue meter. However, as people in the water and electricity industry know only too well, many different types of meter are in use. To overcome this potential problem, Deer Technology has developed a range of clear adapter plates so a standard LimpetReader can be installed on the faceplate of virtually any meter – while some can be installed without an adapter.

If an adapter plate is required, this is first bonded to the meter’s faceplate using either optical tape for indoor applications or UV-curing adhesive outdoors. Next, the LimpetReader is bonded to the adapter plate in the same way. With the LimpetReader attached, it is still possible to take a visual reading of the meter should that ever be necessary. In outdoor water metering applications, if the meter is subsequently submerged in mud or water, then the LimpetReader, adapter plate and adhesive still provide a clear optical path for reliable readings.

Find out more about Deer Technology’s LimpetReader for remote meter reading at: https://deertechnology.com, telephone: 01639 363146 or email: hello@deertechnology.com.

Survey, manage, improve

Barnes Associates Ltd was established in 1989 as a partnership between Ian Barnes and Sue Higgins. The company was originally set up as a tree surgery and landscaping company and has expanded significantly, becoming limited company based upon consultancy services only based in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire.

Barnes Associates Ltd provides tree surveys for development BS5837, tree surveys risk assessments, advanced tree assessments, tree health and safety reports, tree preservation orders TPO advice, tree reports for mortgages/insurance, legal advice, landscape design and management.

Providing its services on a national scale, Ian Barnes is an Arboricultural Association Registered Consultant

and the company is a landscape institute registered practice and has a wide range of experience in green infrastructure, offering technical solutions to near tree developments. As a leading consultancy, Barnes Associates Ltd provide a comprehensive range of tree surveying works, from one tree in a domestic garden through to large country estates comprising of over 1,000 trees. Barnes Associates Ltd offers a plethora of service benefits, from advanced assessments to tree diagnostics. In addition, the company can provide an import service for specialist equipment, which is then used to train UK tree surveyors. In terms of benefits for its clients, the company provides a full suite of assessments from vitality tests, tree root radar scans, sonic and electronic tomography, and stability testing of trees.

A notable, and one of its latest services is the ‘Tree Radar.’ Through the use of its Ground Penetrating Radar system, Tree Radar can detect tree roots as small as 1cm through any surface effortlessly. The data is mapped and scaled to the surrounding area and a full report with images, technical date and recommendations of best practice is delivered to the client as a full report with images, technical data and recommendations of best practice in moving forward.

In regards to the company’s latest developments, Barnes Associates Ltd has recently added to its workforce by hiring new surveyors. To increase its capacity, the company has recently moved

Water, Energy & Environment

to a larger office, this location offers more storage to facilitate its ever-growing technical equipment and training facilities.

After the impact of COVID-19, Barnes Associates Ltd has evolved like many workplaces and changed its working approach to use a hybrid system to enable flexibility for its workers. Working partly in the office, out on site and from home, Barnes Associates Ltd has responded efficiently to the challenges presented by COVID-19 and enhanced flexibility and safety for its employees.

As the company looks ahead, Barnes Associates Ltd is working on in-house training CPD’s, which will eventually allow the company to provide training courses to other companies to help them improve upon and enhance their knowledge.

For more information on the company, please see the details below: T 01423 322371 info@barnesassociates.co.uk www.barnesassociates.co.uk

Premier Tech is proud to announce the next generation of its highly successful Rewatec Solido Smart

Premier Tech Water and Environment has upgraded its 3,000 L and 4,000 L range of Rewatec Solido Smart sewage treatment plants, to provide a peace of mind wastewater treatment solution for its customers and installation partners.

By utilising proven sequencing batch reactor (SBR) technology to provide wastewater treatment and clarification in a single, durable tank, the Rewatec Solido Smart delivers exceptional reliability and efficiency, with a small footprint.

A new super reinforced polyethylene shell structure means that Premier Tech can extend its level of warranty cover for the new system from 10 to 25 years for the shell itself, whilst also extending the pump warranty from 1 to 3 years. The warranty for all electro-mechanical parts will remain at 3 years.

Design changes such as a complete preassembly of internal componentry, a combined inlet and desludge pipe which can be rotated to align with underground pipework, a 50% wider access turret with simple on-site height adjustment and the incorporation of pump lifting chains are

all ways in which the new Rewatec Solido Smart is significantly easier to install and service.

In addition, each Rewatec Solido Smart is equipped with an electronic control panel to ensure that pre-determined outflow values are maintained during operation. When the number of habitants for a property are entered into the panel, the pre-set control parameters are automatically loaded to

ensure that wastewater treatment and energy usage is optimised. For periodic usage, or periods with no usage such as holidays, ‘economic mode’ can be selected to reduce aeration by 50% of the set value for a maximum of 30 days. This again maximises energy efficiency whilst also reducing cost and carbon footprint.

Ian Wake, Sales and Marketing Director

commented on the upgrade by stating, “Premier Tech prides itself on providing sustainable local solutions that protect our planet and the upgrade to our Rewatec Solido Smart range is no different. We have listened to the feedback from our customers and implemented design changes that have enhanced our overall solution, whilst maintaining the core offering of highly efficient wastewater treatment. By manufacturing the Solido Smart so that is it has more features and benefits and is quicker to install and easier to service, we truly believe we will continue to make a lasting and positive difference to the lives of our customers and the planet we all share.”

CE and UKCA marked and fully tested and certified to EN12566-3, the new Rewatec Solido Smart is suitable for properties of up to 10 people. To find out more about how this innovative sewage treatment plant provides the next generation of domestic wastewater treatment, please visit: https://www.premiertechaqua.com/en-gb/ wastewater-treatment/sequencing-batchreactor-sbr

T +44 (0)191 587 8650

https://www.premiertechaqua.com/en-gb

Recycled plastic pavers offer faster installation and increased strength

The Bodpave 40 interlocking porous paving system from Terram, lets landscaping professionals and civil engineers use 100% recycled plastics in grass and ground reinforcement applications.

Ideal for grassed or gravel areas with regular pedestrian or vehicle use, Bodpave 40 provides a natural and discrete alternative to traditional solutions, which might require costly and unnecessary landscaping.

Geosynthetics specialist Terram, a brand of

Berry Global, has invested in an improved design that incorporates four pre-clipped pavers, to reduce installation time by 25%, while improving the connection strength by 250%. Users simply push 24 snap fit connections together and position via 16 ground spikes, to cover one-quarter square metre per paver. The faster installation time can help to reduce labour costs (typically by around £2,000 for a 6,000m2 project) and the system does not require an installation permit.

The precise connectivity and rigid cell

structure provide compressive strength up to 250 tonnes per square metre. With efficient transfer of loads between pavers, Bodpave 40 does not lift easily and therefore delivers a longer service life. Their new innovative Bodgrid geocomposite layer, which provides separation, filtration and reinforcement functions in one layer, can be used along Bodpave 40 to complete the system and reduce installation time.

For more information on Bodpave 40, visit: https://terram.com/products/bodpave-40

Bring your course to life at night with Otterbine’s Lighting Systems

With Otterbine’s Fountain Glo™ colour changing lights there is no need for the lights to go out when the sun goes down.

Otterbine fountains are renowned for being multifunctional tools, ensuring not only a centrepiece for your lake and pond during the day, but also, most importantly, for ensuring clean, clear water. Now, these sets bring even more value to your investment by ensuring your fountain commands attention at night too.

Designed to give rich vibrant light to accentuate any fountain pattern from 0.5 to 25hp with a variety of coloured displays and sequences, Otterbine’s RGBW lights take your venue from day to night in style. The perfect addition for resort-style golf clubs and those with hotels and a focus on events, this simple addition provides a stunning light display to create an enchanting evening atmosphere.

The quality of Otterbine is widely regarded to be market-leading and these lighting systems are no different. All are manufactured from corrosion resistant materials and feature energy-efficient LED lamps to deliver years of service without the need to change bulbs. All lights come complete with a two or three year warranty.

Available are a standard LED low voltage light system or a choice of colour changing and sequencing systems: the Mini and Midi sets come with a handheld remote to select pre-programmed sequences and the Maxi set has the ability to create custom sequences.

To find out more about the Otterbine range of aerators and fountains, contact Reesink on: 01480 226800, email: info@reesinkturfcare.co.uk or visit: www.reesinkturfcare.co.uk

Resin Bound: The driveway solution everyone wants!

Every year, over half a million square meters of DALTEX dried aggregates are laid and the popularity of Resin Bound shows no signs of slowing.

Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates is the manufacturer of DALTEX – the UK’s No.1 brand in Resin Bound and is trusted by thousands of builders, landscape contractors, specifiers and property developers across the UK.

The success of Resin Bound is based on the unique range of benefits it offers; it combines beauty with practicality and offers a stunningly attractive choice, which instantly boosts kerb appeal whilst still providing a low maintenance solution.

DALTEX dried aggregates are meticulously dried and screened to produce a high quality product which, when combined with DALTEX UVR resin, delivers consistently beautiful Resin Bound surfaces time after time.

The popular DALTEX Bespoke range features the full spectrum of 48 beautiful aggregate colour blends, from greys to blacks, golds to creams, reds to greens and is designed to suit every style of property – be it traditional or contemporary; residential or commercial.

The company prides itself on its customer service and offers 100% dried aggregate stock availability with thousands of tonnes of finished product ready for nationwide delivery. Samples and training is also available.

T 01629 636500

cmccarthy@derbyaggs.com

www.resinbondedaggregates.com

UK Construction Week Review – Top Exhibitors

UKCW, offering a platform like no other Chambrelan develops an ergonomic slam lock handle to simplify handling and reduce accidentology

UK Construction Week is the UK’s largest built environment event where thousands come together to meet and work with major projects, house builders, developers and local authorities who are driving the recovery.

UK Construction Week has been awarded for Best UK Tradeshow and Best Marketing since its launch in 2015. In 2021, UK Construction Week was the only trade show to have been awarded the Best Trade Show twice in one year.

Exhibitors have the opportunity to meet people across the industry where they can build relationships with those from their key demographics. Exhibitors are able to interact with fellow industry professionals and visitors, showcasing their latest products, services and industry expertise.

UK Construction Week 2022 will stage London and Birmingham editions this year, offering a platform like no other. UK Construction Week London will be held on the 3rd-5th of May 2022 at the ExCeL Centre and

UK Construction Week Birmingham will be held on the 4th-6th of October 2022 at the NEC.

This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Chambrelan, Cleveland Containers, EBP Building, FIRST BASE Ground Screws UK, Kingswood Associates, LABC Warranty, MBA Consulting Engineers, Portman Asset Finance, Pro Composite Solutions. Further details can be found on this page and the next 2 pages.

For more information, see below: www.ukconstructionweek.com

Originally designed for the needs of firefighters, the handle model proposed by the French manufacturer of telescopic slides and linear guide rails has been adapted to accommodate all types of workstations.

Safety systems and ergonomics do not necessarily mean sophistication and complexity. Often non-existent on some equipment, a simple ergonomic handle with a lock is very useful and practical in environments subject to intense constraints and handling to facilitate and secure the opening and closing of all types of storage.

“Following the success of this first

application, we quickly realised that our customers from other sectors of activity sometimes had the same uses and constraints,” says Frédéric Couppey, CEO. “No need to access the slides to open or close. It’s simple, robust and ready to use.”

From assembly stations to workbenches and drawers in vehicles it is a complete range of

equipment to which the ergonomic slam lock handles responds through different uses facilitating and securing handling on all types of workstations. Available as an option with Chambrelan equipment, this handle is available in different lengths with or without bilateral extension, with closed locking or open-closed locking. For more information, call Wendi or Ben: 01746 761114, email: info@chambrelan.co.uk or visit: www.chambrelan.co.uk

FIRST BASE Ground Screws UK

Landowners and construction professionals are increasingly looking for alternatives to concrete foundations, and their associated time, financial and environmental costs.

PCS Ltd. (Pro Composite Solutions) in partnership with Casadei Industria

Alu offer a specialist service into the supply of fabrication equipment for Architectural Panels. Working with manufacturers and fabrication partners across the UK to provide a solution for the huge demand for production capacity.

Building regulations are changing fast and as the Government is taking immediate steps to ensure safety, the Building Control Bodies are providing financial support and guidelines for essential re-cladding works.

This will mean a much higher requirement for non-Combustible cladding resulting in highergrade materials, all of which will require accurate and cost-effective fabrication to meet such building regulations.

As recently featured at UK Construction week due to the huge demand for re-cladding across the UK, PCS introduce Casadei Industria Alu ProCompositeTech

and its state-of-the-art CNC processing and fabrication technology to process a wide selection of materials such as:

▲ A1, A2 and FR Rated Aluminium

Composite Material

▲ Pre-Coated Solid Aluminium from 1.5 through to 8mm thick

▲ Aluminium Honeycomb

▲ Fibre cement

▲ Gypsum Board

▲ PMMA and polycarbonate panels

▲ HPL and much more.

Casadei Industria ProComposite

Tech is known as the most innovative manufacturer of composite panel processing equipment in the industry, with a range of technologies to optimise fabrication processes with high

performance and precision in a reduced space:

▲ Alu Ranger OneR: CNC Panel Router with Vertical Table

▲ Alu Ranger OneR Pro: CNC Panel Router with Vertical Table for Architectural Panels

▲ Alu Ranger VGroove: High Throughput CNC Panel Router with Vertical Table for Architectural Panels

▲ Alu Loader: Automatic Loader for Alu Ranger Panel Router

▲ Alu Bender: Multipurpose Edge Processing Machine

▲ Alu Folder: Manual Folder for ACM and Solid Alu Cassettes.

PCS and Casadei Industria Pro Composite Tech are committed to provide solutions for fast and efficient fabrication of cladding materials for high-rise buildings.

See our machinery in action: https://youtu.be/1vdymUnOV9g

T +44 (0)3301 757507 info@procompositesolutions.com www.procompositesolutions.com

FIRST BASE Ground Screws UK are leading national suppliers of a wide range of ground screw products which offer a high-quality, simple but solid alternative to concrete footings, suitable even for poor and sloping ground conditions, with minimal disruption to the soil structure.

Developed by experienced civil and structural engineers, in conjunction with scientists and steel manufacturers, FIRST BASE products are produced and galvanised to the highest engineering standards and designed for rapid installation, high load-bearing (up to 150kN per screw) and a long lifespan. They are ideally suited to timber and steel-framed constructions, modular buildings, pods, lodges and garden rooms, as well as groundmounted solar installations, playground equipment, staging and tent/awning supports.

FIRST BASE are currently launching their new PRO-V Series extendable range of screws which are perfect for poor ground conditions. Any desired length can be put together.

FIRST BASE Ground Screws UK pride themselves on providing a wrap-around service from initial site assessment and geotechnical surveys to tailoring a package and price specification to suit each customer’s needs, working in conjunction with trusted installation partners nationwide.

FIRST BASE Ground Screws UK Ltd, T 01548 859879 info@firstbasegroundscrews.co.uk www.firstbasegroundscrews.co.uk

A family-run business of more than 10 years, Cleveland

Containers are the leading supplier of shipping containers in the UK, with 15 depots across the country.

Following significant growth, we have been able to expand our offerings to include portable site accommodation units such as canteens, offices, toilet blocks and smoking shelters.

The new range, which can provide permanent or temporary solutions, is available for both sale and hire, and includes 20ft and 32ft offices and canteens, changing rooms, half office/half stores, canteens with toilets and much more.

After emerging as the market leader, we have introduced this new service to meet increased demands from the sectors we serve, such as construction, logistics and retail. Units can be amended to a certain extent depending on our customers’ requirements. We can install extras such as toilets, partition walls, electrics, doors, and windows, especially whilst they are still in production.

We also have a constant rotation of used accommodation stock, which is helpful for customers who need something immediately or are working with a reduced budget.

T 0333 005 5666 sales@clevelandcontainers.co.uk www.clevelandcontainers.co.uk

What is a structural warranty?

A structural warranty covers latent defects and is an insurance policy that covers against the cost of rectifying any major damage caused by structural defects in the design, workmanship or components of the building. Whilst it is purchased by the builder before construction starts, it actually protects the homeowner from structural damage that may occur during the first 10 years after it has been completed.

The vast majority of mortgage lenders and banks require a structural warranty to be in place before they will provide a mortgage on a property.

UK Construction Week Review – Top Exhibitors

Since 2007, LABC Warranty have worked in partnership with Local Authority Building Control (LABC) to provide secure and reputable structural warranties to some of the largest developers, contractors and housing associations. This unique partnership means that together we can provide building control and warranties throughout England and Wales using the combined technical expertise of over 3,700 surveyors.

Whether you are building a one-off home or a large multi-story development, we have the cover and capacity with our panel of A-rated insurers, to protect you and your buyers.

Find out more on how LABC Warranty can help you reduce risk and ensure your new homes are built to

MBA Consulting Engineers

high standards, safely and on time.

T 0800 183 1755 directsales@labcwarranty.co.uk https://www.labcwarranty.co.uk

MBA Consulting Engineers are a Building Services Design Consultancy that was established in 1984.

We are based in Milton Keynes, but our engineers are located in various areas, which allows us to offer national coverage and be involved in a variety of projects.

With our clients and their needs always in mind, and to ensure that all project goals are achieved with a practical and economical approach, we work in a collaborative way through open and effective dialogue with end users and design teams.

Every project inspires us to perform at exceptional levels, despite the sector or whether it’s a large or small development. E-commerce, commercial, industrial & logistics, residential, hotel, leisure, and mixed-use developments, are some of the sectors we operate in.

At MBA, one of our priorities is ‘Innovate but don’t overcomplicate’ and that’s why we always work to guarantee that the services specified are suitable for the application.

The services we offer are the following:

▲ Mechanical & Electrical

▲ Refrigeration & Insulated Structures

▲ Sustainability & BREEAM

▲ Automated Warehouse Integration

▲ Sprinkler Design & Fire Protection

▲ Utilities & Infrastructure Design

▲ Project Compliance.

To know more about us, please visit our website: https://www.mba-consultants.co.uk

T +44 (0)1908 320099 enquiries@mba-consultants.co.uk

liquid waterproofing system you can trust time & time again… Ecofin PU!

Ecofin PU membranes have been specially developed to achieve a fast, sustainable, durable and eco-friendly waterproofing solution suitable for a wide range of applications including weatherproofing of flat roofs, walkway deck waterproofing & protective patch repairs.

As a BBA accredited fully reinforced liquid roofing system, Ecofin can achieve a lifespan in excess of 25 years, making it a cost-effective solution compared to less durable materials.

Ecofin PU waterproofing membranes have a long and successful history and are produced under strict quality control standards. Therefore, whether you are looking for a patch repair to extend the life of an existing system or full scale reinforced weatherproofing for your roof, you can obtain peace of mind with Ecofin PU, which is suitable for a wide range of substrates and benefits from moisture triggered curing.

EBP Building Products Limited are the exclusive technical distributor of the Ecofin product range and run a training scheme for registered installers as well as stockists. As an installer, the scheme enables you to register as an approved applicator where you can benefit from extended warrantees and enhanced technical support for your project.

To find out more about Ecofin just scan our QR-Code or visit: www.easyliquidroofing.co.uk

T 01254 52244 team@ebpbuilding.com www.ebpbuilding.com

A multi-purpose

Manufacturers of bespoke contract

It all began in 1986 as a small family business in the humble surroundings of a garage workshop, but since then, the business has evolved to a state of the art 25,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility that delivers bespoke, high quality furniture for the hospitality, education and healthcare sectors and our partners in construction.

Located in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, we are just 2.4 miles from the M6 giving us direct access to many parts of the country.

Personal, Professional Finance for the Building & Facilities Industry

Portman Asset Finance was established in 2007 to provide SMEs with access to a range of finance options under one roof. We have been supporting Building & Construction since the beginning, with many customers using us to secure funding for commercial vehicles, plant, equipment, tools and scaffolding or simply support their cashflow. We have now arranged close to £1 billion in funding for over 10,000 companies.

The equipment that construction firms need is often expensive, with site delays and staged payments common in the industry, cashflow can be an issue. Often our customers prefer to retain their cash to pay wages and for contingency, rather than tying large sums up in new plant or vehicles.

Portman can help secure finance for businesses of all sizes via our own lending and panel of over 40 partners. We offer flexible payment terms, will seek to help regardless of credit status and can reduce large initial outlays protecting your cashflow. That way you can get what you need now, making the repayments as your new assets make you money.

If you’re looking to lease or purchase further equipment, release equity or simply borrow, Portman can provide your business with the finance it needs.

Trustpilot rated Excellent.

T 01604 669357

www.portmanassetfinance.co.uk

Business Loans – Asset Finance – Lease Purchase –

Refinancing

Kingswood Associates

Kingswood Associates have been arranging Development and Bridging Funding for entrepreneurial Developers for the last 25 years. We arrange Loans on everything from House refurbishments through to the build of hundreds of Apartments, Commercial and Office buildings and Hotels and cover the whole of the UK including Scotland and Northern Ireland.

We can also arrange Equity and Mezzanine Funding for Developers who are short of cash due to commitments elsewhere and often these can go to 100% of the overall costs of a Project.

Loans start at £100,000 and the largest Loan in the last few years was £88.5 million showing that we have Lenders that cover the whole range.

We are friendly, very approachable and always here to help and as a small team of nine you will speak with the same person throughout.

Our offices are in Central London and in Cardiff with the team split equally between the two.

We are fully accredited Members of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers and are FCA Regulated. Our MD and Founder, John Phillips (pictured) was also the FD of the Association and a Board Director for 9 years.

T 0207 458 4436 enquiries@kingswoodassociates.co.uk www.kingswoodassociates.co.uk

Our 35 years’ experience and commitment to quality has stood us in good stead for designing, manufacturing and installing furniture for global hotel brands, as well as for many of the UK’s large contractors for the education and private sectors. We are also a large producer of panel components for other manufacturers around the country.

Guestroom furniture, counters and bars, classroom media walls, storage solutions, lockers or CNC machined components – it all comes out of our factory and it’s all project specific.

We’re proud of our success and the variety of clients we’ve had the pleasure of working with and we strive to build and maintain strong relationships wherever they’re based in the UK. For more information and our case studies, please visit: www.lidr.co.uk

T 01782 413600 info@lidr.co.uk

Focusing on Fire Safety

GEZE UK has revised a piece of lifesaving learning – the popular RIBA-approved CPD Specifying, Installing and Maintaining Ironmongery for Fire Doors has been completely revised and updated and includes new visuals and updates to regulations all in GEZE’s new branding.

The CPD explains what fire doors are, identifies their various components, how they work, the standards and regulations, which surround them and why smoke is so dangerous. It incorporates the latest statistics for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, including the number of people that die from smoke inhalation every year.

Offering architects and specifiers invaluable advice and guidance, which contributes to their continuing professional development, this updated training seminar gives a better understanding of the standards and regulations surrounding fire doors to ensure fire safety is paramount.

The 40 minute seminar covers all the relevant standards and regulations and is included in RIBA’s core curriculum: Design, Construction and Technology and Health, Safety and Wellbeing for the General Awareness knowledge level.

It can be presented in person or virtually via a variety

of online platforms and at a time to suit, usually lunchtime but breakfast seminars or afternoon sessions can be accommodated.

To find out more or to book a CPD seminar, email: cpd@geze.com or visit: https://www.geze.co.uk/ en/services/trainings-and-seminars-cpd

RIBA Chartered Architects are obliged to undertake a minimum of 35 hours a week to maintain their competence: https://www.architecture.com/ education-cpd-and-careers/cpd/fulfilling-your-cpdobligations

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

Making monitoring & control mobile

GSM Activate is a UK-based manufacturer and retailer of high quality electronics and access control devices, which specialises in GSM (simcards) based technology.

Based in West Sussex, UK, GSM Activate provides reliable and durable GSM enabled electronic products.

GSM Activate provides equipment which can be used for security, monitoring & control solutions for use in customers’ homes or for their business needs. The company’s range of products has been designed to incorporate the use of a simcard which enables the user to use their mobile phone as the key component in security, access control and automation applications. For example, GSM diallers for phone alerts from alarm panels, or sensors; GSM switches to turn on appliances remotely, etc.

Renowned for its reliability opposed to WiFi, Bluetooth and others, GSM is extremely dependable for signal and there is no limit to range, enabling you to control and monitor your electronics from your mobile, wherever you are in the world. GSM Activate is able to manufacture using the latest hardware enabling connections to 2G, 3G and 4G frequencies.

T 01273 462380

www.gsm-activate.co.uk

Heras launches new and upgraded site security products

Heras has announced the launch of the new Delta sliding gate and a significant change to its flagship B700 turnstile as part of a plan to strengthen its core product range of permanent perimeter protection and entrance control solutions in the UK.

The Doncaster-based company recently announced a move to a simplified range of solutions, and the introduction of the Delta sliding gate and enhancements to the B700 turnstile are the first changes to its product portfolio to be unveiled.

Heras – which is Europe’s leading end-to-end supplier of permanent and mobile perimeter protection solutions – is targeting sales of both Delta and B700 to sites such as warehousing hubs, data centres, food processing and distribution centres, healthcare facilities and manufacturing plants that need secure access points to their sites.

Delta sliding gates

Delta comes in two models and has opening widths ranging from 3m to 9.5m for single gates or 6 m to 19m for the double-gate option. Its gate heights range from 1.8m to 2.5m and it is one of the fastest sliding gates on the market at a rate of up to 0.5m per second for each gate, providing a possible speed of 1m per second on double gates.

B700 turnstile

B700 is already Heras’s best-selling turnstile and is installed at Premier League football stadiums, the distribution hubs of the UK’s leading supermarkets, contact centres for banks and refineries for leading names in the petrochemical industry.

To learn more about Heras, visit: www.heras.co.uk

The Flooring Show Review – Top Exhibitors

The home for the flooring industry

With a long history since its launching in 1962, The Flooring Show has built a reputation for attracting high spending buyers from both the retail and contract flooring sectors.

The Flooring Show is the UK’s largest and is the only event dedicated to the industry. The show houses exhibitors from leading suppliers and thousands of retailers, contractors, distributors, fitters, designers and developers attend to meet, connect and create new business.

The event brings together 250+ brands from around the world in one place, providing the perfect platform for the industry to discover current trends, develop new skills and source the latest products. The show runs over 3 days

Westex Flooring

Nothing comes close to the feeling of a wool carpet under foot and loop carpets are a popular choice due to their natural look offering a superb combination of performance and comfort.

Westex have combined the natural charm, warmth and durability of wool with a beautiful Brussels weave design to create there stunning new Barrington Loop Collection. Manufactured in the UK, Barrington is a versatile 100% wool carpet

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and welcomes 160 suppliers and over 3,000 visitors to the spa town of Harrogate.

Returning once again, 2022 is set to be another unmissable show, and The Flooring Show is proud to be holding its event as it sees the industry meet for the first time in two years.

For more information, please see below: www.theflooringshow.com

shades and if that’s not enough, Westex also offer their unique special dye facility, enabling you to get bespoke carpet made to your exact colour preference.

For over 40 years, T&E Displays UK LTD have been the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of floor-coverings, displays and handling equipment.

From Tombola’s to bespoke wooden carpet sample displays & lecterns to carpet and vinyl stands, we currently supply to some of the biggest textile, carpet, and flooring companies in the UK.

All manufactured inhouse at our facility in the west midlands and delivered nationally.

We are always introducing new products into the marketplace whilst maintaining our longstanding tradition.

If you have a new or existing project that you wish to discuss with us, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Contact Jackie Blackburn, Andy Kerr or Kiran Koasha, T 0121 558 4932

sales@tedisplaysukltd.co.uk

www.tandedisplays.co.uk

Helping the UK carpet and textile flooring sector be more sustainable

Carpet Recycling UK is an independent non-profit membership association working with companies across the supply chain for textile flooring. We help foster strategic collaborations and networks to develop viable solutions for carpet and other textile flooring waste.

made from a 3-fold yarn, available in 5 widths and is suitable for a wide range of applications, from domestic to heavy duty commercial.

Available in a palette of 12 contemporary natural

In common with all Westex carpets, Barrington is protected with stain resistance for easy cleaning and with moth guard to protect against the attack of both moths and other wool-eating insects. Allergy Guard protects against pests, bacteria and allergens whilst Fresh Guard inhibits mould and neutralises pet odours.

T 01274 861334

www.westexflooring.com

Turn your space into an oasis

Just Artificial is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of artificial plants, trees, silk flowers and related accessories. Having supplied major companies such as the BBC, Tesco and Volkswagen, Just Artificial is setting standards across the market.

Just Artificial (est. 2004) has everything you need to make your space unique. The Artificial Plants are highly realistic, durable and designed with meticulous care and attention. They have products suitable for both indoor & outdoor use, Just Artificial’s plants are the perfect way to complement any house, home office or business, and are available at highly competitive prices with many multi-buy offers in their webstore.

With a range that is constantly growing, Just Artificial makes sure it stays up to date

with the latest trends while still addressing traditional needs. Just Artificial can also provide bespoke builds manufactured to your specifications, and offers Fire Retardant and UV Resistant options to guarantee durability.

We recognised a clear change in attitudes towards sustainability solutions from key decision makers at the show and several manufacturers discussed how they can make a difference ahead of any forthcoming legislative/ extended producer responsibility changes.

With core funding from flooring manufacturers Balsan, Betap, Brintons, Cormar, ege, Furlong Flooring, Gradus, Headlam, Milliken, Shaw and Tarkett, our network spans the carpet supply chain and waste recovery sector.

This allows our members to take advantage of emerging opportunities in reuse and recycling including sustainable raw materials for manufacture and identifying suitable outlets nationwide and innovations in material processing.

More developers are requesting that projects incorporate sustainable flooring, which can include

The company provides UK, international and worldwide delivery with no minimum order quantity, and there are also discounts available for bulk orders For more information and to view Just Artificial’s extensive range, head to their easy to use website or get in touch using the contact details below.

T 01524 858888 sales@justartificial.co.uk www.justartificial.co.uk

Wagstaff, a brand you can trust

Wagstaff Interiors Group is the UK’s leading commercial office design and fit-out company. As one of the largest independent interiors companies in the UK its broad range of linked offerings, include interior design interior fit-out, design and build, furniture solutions, workplace consultancy, move management, hire services and Reuse/Recycle.

Wagstaff Interiors Group has been trading for over 117 years, and it’s that longevity that gives it a respectable depth of experience and an impressive history of achievements. Through a combination of passionate individuals and a true love of working within the commercial interiors industry, hundreds of projects are delivered every year. Its financial strength and

independence create a unique and powerful base to operate from, and a freedom to work without restriction to deliver fantastic projects time-after-time.

Each team member holds vast experience and expertise in specific areas to help you with your project including analysis,

design, visualisation, presentation, quoting, communication, managing logistics, managing suppliers, processing information and project delivery.

Through its buying power, Wagstaff Interiors Group not only reduces its own costs but passes the savings onto its customers. Wagstaff Interiors Group work for you, negotiating on your behalf with suppliers to provide you with the most relevant products at the most competitive prices.

To find out what Wagstaff Interiors Group can do for you, please see below:

T 0844 375 9690 businessdevelopment@wagstaffgroup.co.uk www.wagstaffgroup.co.uk

repurposed commercial carpet tiles, as well as specifying products made with recycled content or designed with take back and recycling in mind.

Through Carpet Recycling UK, manufacturers are helping their clients to segregate their fitting and uplifted wastes, saving on costs and resources. For more information, please contact us: T 0161 440 8325 info@carpetrecyclinguk.com www.carpetrecyclinguk.com

Tall order for Hörmann rolling shutter doors

Hörmann UK have supplied rolling shutter doors for the refurbishment of a storage and distribution facility for East Midlands based Stephen Sanderson Transport. Decotherm DD roller shutters have been chosen by Sanderson as they are ideal for very tall openings, up to a maximum nine meters in height and provide a robust, reliable replacement for the existing doors. The facility, based at Sallow Road, Corby is part of Sanderson’s warehouse and distribution operations and is one of company’s BRCGS (Food & Consumer Goods Storage) certified sites. The building had previously been used to build yachts and features high entrance doors, which had allowed access for tall vessels.

Hörmann have provided a total of seven

Decotherm DD roller shutter doors as part of the renovation works to the building, with two being 7m in height. Finished in RAL 7016 Anthracite

grey, the doors feature an insulated lath to help improve overall thermal efficiency of the building. As Decotherm doors are fitted on the back face of the opening rather than the ‘between fit’ of the old doors, the Industrial Project team at Hörmann worked closely with Sanderson to design and fit a new steel track frame arrangement.

Fourteen Hörmann D65 steel fire exit doors in Anthracite grey were also supplied as part of the refit.

Commenting on the project, Ed Sanderson

Commercial Director of Stephen Sanderson Transport commented, “The update of the Sallow Road site is part of the on-going development of our operations based in Corby. The choice of Hörmann industrial doors was primarily about their

Deceuninck create free to download White Paper

Deceuninck has created a free to download White Paper, summarising the findings of detailed consumer research on colour preference, and creating a series of forecasts for top colour trends in 2022.

The paper draws on data collected by leading consumer pollster YouGov as part of a Deceuninck commissioned study. It also pulls in data on national sales of foils and statistics from its own sales, combining them with analysis from other sectors.

The study by YouGov found that when asked about their colour preference, white was cited by 43% of homeowners as their preferred colour choice. Greys, including Anthracite Grey, Agate Grey, and Grey, accounted for a combined 17%. Irish Oak and Rosewood polled 7% and 6%

respectively. Greens, including Chartwell and Sage Green, recorded 4% and 1%; Black and Cream each recorded 4%.

Rob McGlennon, Managing Director, Deceuninck, said, “They’re the headline findings but dig into and there are a host of other factors which are likely to influence

Zoo Architectural Hardware

Zoo Hardware are designers and suppliers of architectural door hardware including door handles, knobs, locks, cylinders, door closers, hinges and more. All of their products are produced to the highest quality in aluminium, brass, steel and zinc. Every item they produce is selected for its quality and value for money and they never compromise quality for cheaper prices. Zoo Hardware are confident in their belief that they can offer some of the highest quality products at the most competitive prices on the market.

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Their in-house design team is fully qualified in all aspects of design and production and they constantly aim to supply innovative, stylish and cost-effective hardware solutions settling for nothing less than top quality. Design facilities at their head office means they can create, manufacture and deliver state-of-the-art products to stay in-tune with current design trends and ahead of the competition.

The Zoo Hardware product ranges cover all aspects of architectural ironmongery, including: Vier – a precision design range

colour choice going forward including age and type of property. We’ve pulled everything together into a single document and made forecasts for the year ahead.”

Deceuninck offers 30 colourways in stock and 20 additional colours in just 15 working days, with on average Deceuninck fabricators selling twice as much colour as their competitors.

To download your free copy of the White Paper, please visit: https://www.deceuninck.co.uk/en-gb/ colourwhitepaper

For more information, call Deceuninck on: 01249 816969, email: deceuninck.ltd@deceuninck.com or visit: www.deceuninck.co.uk

of levers, hinges, door closers, DIN locks and cylinders created for the exacting needs of Architects, Specifiers and Contractors; Fulton & Bray – traditional and classic brass door hardware and accessories ideal for period and contemporary properties; Rosso Tecnica – a new European inspired range of designer levers and accessories made from SS304 and finished in a selection of new hard-wearing finishes; and Foxcote Foundries – a wide range of traditional black antique door furniture and window fittings. View their full range of products at: www.zoohardware.co.uk or call one of their friendly sales team on: +44 (0)1228 672900 to discuss your requirements or to request a catalogue.

ability to meet the specific requirements of the building particularly the extremely high openings, together with the integrity and quality of the product.”

“Obviously, it goes without saying that our longterm relationship with Hörmann make them the company of choice when selecting doors for any new build or refurbishment work.

“The recent acquisition of the adjoining site means that the development of the Sanderson operation in Corby is set to continue into the future.”

For further information on Hörmann UK, call: 01530 516868 or visit: https://www.hormann.co.uk

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QUALITY, CUSTOM MADE JOINERY

Whether you are looking for a one-off custom made gate, a staircase, or a production run of doors and windows for a new housing development, or a new interior for your pub, restaurant or office, we can deliver exactly what you are looking for.

We have been manufacturing top quality, purpose made joinery for the domestic and commercial markets since 1972. In our 7,000 square foot factory we can manufacture in hard or softwoods, and veneered & painted panels. We have a modern spray paint and lacquer facility, enabling products to leave the factory in a fully finished state.

No article is too big or too small: In the past we’ve supplied items as small as a 1m length of moulding; but maybe the most unusual article we’ve produced is 10m high oak hardwood catapult for a castle!