Building and Facilities News Issue 977

GLAS-DOR Glazed Doors

Panasonic is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at the PHEX Show’s in both Manchester (5-6th October) and again in London (16-17th November) to showcase their highly energy efficient, low carbon heating and cooling solutions to heating and plumbing professionals.

Robust UK’s GLAS-DOR product continues to prove its versatility within the glazed door market, offering combined fire and security resistance in both internal and external settings.

Made-to-measure at their Staffordshire based factory, GLAS-DOR is tested to PAS 24: 2016 and approved by Secured by Design (SBD), the national Police crime prevention initiative. It’s also available with up to 2 hours fireresistance (EI) to EN 1634-1 and offers up to 45dB acoustic reduction.

The GLAS-DOR system is type-approved for fire-resistance in combination with burglary resistance, e.g. EI 60 & PAS 24. The type-approval certificates mean that ‘labelled’ sections can be used to comply with specific requirements for fire and burglary resistance with a transparent solution in stairwells for example.

Ideal for use in offices, shopping centres, airports, hotels, hospitals and similar public buildings; GLAS-DOR is available in several configurations, including glazed doors, sliding doors, partition walls and window sections. Door and wall sections make up the fire cell partitions in corridors, main passageways and stairwells used as evacuation routes in the event of a fire.

Robust UK are the leading supplier of steel door solutions. Their extensive range of steel doors cover the Industrial, Commercial and Residential sectors and are ideally used within the Transport, Education, Health, Housing, Industrials and Utilities markets.

You can find more information on their website: www.robust-uk.com

The PHEX shows have become a popular event in the industry calendar with professionals in heating and plumbing to connect manufacturers and suppliers with installers and contractors at unique UK sporting venues. The PHEX shows for 2022 will be taking place at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester on 5th and 6th October and then again at Stamford Bridge Stadium, London on 16th and 17th November 2022.

Visitors will find Panasonic on Stand 1A in Manchester and Stand 8 in London, showcasing its latest range of highly efficient low carbon solutions including its wide range of Aquarea

Heat Pumps for both residential and commercial use.

With consumer demand for heat pumps at an all-time high, Panasonic recently partnered with Drayton by Schneider Electric to offer its Wiser room-by-room heating control system. Seamlessly integrating with Panasonic Aquarea Air Source Heat Pumps and the Aquarea Smart Cloud and Service Cloud apps, the Wiser system provides an additional

element of energy control and simple home automation.

Free to visit, the PHEX show features manufacturers and suppliers from the heating and plumbing sector who will be showcasing their latest products and innovations to visitors to help improve energy efficiency and save money through effective building services.

Technical experts from Panasonic will be available throughout the show, providing in-depth industry knowledge and helpful information for building professionals and the wider supply chain, in addition to being able to book relevant training courses at the show.

Panasonic is a world leader in heating and cooling, with over 60 years in the industry. The company invests heavily in R&D to develop new solutions to advance the market, with a huge emphasis on environmental impact, hence the investment in emerging low carbon technologies such as air source heat pumps. Panasonic's Aquarea range of low carbon solutions offer the peak of comfort, efficiency and low energy costs.

To find out more about the above PHEX shows or to book your place to attend either or both Shows, please visit: https://www.phexshow.co.uk

To find more about Panasonic low carbon solutions, please visit: https:// www.aircon.panasonic.eu/GB_en

When recycling means upcycling in the plastics industry

moisture, cold, heat, UV-rays and pollution, which all affect common building materials – metal rusts, concrete weathers, wood decays and cracks. However hanit® does not decay, and it is durable, it does not require replacement, repairs, or maintenance. This means that posts and piles, fencing, and paddock rails produced by HAHN give excellent lifetime value.

In this issue of Building and Facilities News, we have selected HAHN Plastics as the recipient of our Industry Excellence Award.

HAHN Plastics manufacture finished parts and profiles from used plastic packaging. Through the development of high-quality recycled plastic products made from their own unique raw material that lasts a lifetime, namely hanit®, the company’s products are 100% recycled plastic, 100% recyclable and 100% environmentally friendly. hanit® outrivals traditional materials such as wood, steel, and concrete, offering an excellent price-performance ratio through its durability and maintenance free characteristics.

The first HAHN company was founded in 1993 by Ulrich Kossin and the HAHN Group is still owned by his family today. HAHN Plastics Ltd is the first and only UK based arm of the HAHN group. Based in Swinton, Manchester, with both manufacturing and sales operating on one 12,000m2 site, it was founded in 2012, with celebrations planned to mark its 10th anniversary in November 2022.

Back in 1993, HAHN Kunststoffe GmbH was one of the first companies to manufacture new plastic products from used plastics, which is typically referred to as upcycling rather than recycling. The HAHN Group operates over 220,000m2 of business premises which are headquartered at its original site in FrankfurtHAHN, Germany. Manufacturing is also set up in Italy and Canada, with additional sales offices operating and supplying hanit® products in North America, Iberia and France.

From the very beginning, the company has consistently promoted the development of hanit®. This is primarily because hanit® is highly versatile thanks to its product-specific composition, and all raw material mixtures and products are manufactured in-house. Last year alone, HAHN Plastics produced around 55 million kilos of recycled plastic products from plastic waste that would otherwise have ended up in landfill, incinerated, or worse, our natural environment.

HAHN Plastics are leaders in the development and manufacture of outdoor, technical plastic products. The company also offers bespoke mouldings and design services for large projects, particularly projects in civil engineering and infrastructure, and it manufactures over 2,000 different products for use in landscaping, construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, and agriculture.

HAHN fences and barriers are a key part of the business. Outdoor conditions can be tough due to

Perfect for all applications – domestic, leisure or commercial – HAHN’s robust and modern fencing is eco-friendly and will remain rot and splinter free for life. These are made from 100% recycled plastic, using a specific blend of waste ingredients that guarantee a high quality, consistent product. The company is so confident in the superiority of its products that it offers a 20-year warranty against defects in design and material.

Although hanit® is more expensive to buy than wood, wood will cost up to twice as much over the lifetime of a fence. This is because wood needs to be treated around every seven years and replaced every 10-15 years, if not sooner. Meaning that if you add in the treatment and replacement costs needed for a wooden fence, within just 12 years, hanit® becomes the cheaper product.

HAHN produces both round top pales for traditional design and more modern square top pales to achieve a finish that will provide ultimate privacy from both sides of the fence, and there is a variety of options to choose from. These are also available in both black or brown and feature an attractive grained timberlike appearance, meaning that a fence will remain maintenance free and looking good for many years.

The company also makes sure to find the right used plastic for each respective product, because each product has different requirements. Not all recycled plastics are the same. You cannot mix plastic waste at random; the composition must fit. The buyer needs to know that the material used is suitable for the product

they are buying. However one thing does not change, HAHN Plastics implements the idea of environmental protection even during the production, and it always keeps emissions low, especially during recycling. This is one of the reasons why it was the first company ever to be awarded the Green Angel recycling award.

There are countless types of used plastics but HAHN Plastics will not use many of them because the quality of its products starts with the choice of ingredients. The company does not compromise when buying raw materials and they only work with suppliers who always meet its high standards.

Looking back over the past couple of years, COVID was as challenging for HAHN Plastics as for everyone, but there was a positive impact on the business due to leisure and hospitality needing to move outdoors, thus requiring more decking, fencing, and furniture as well as people spending more time in their gardens and turning them into outdoor living spaces.

COVID challenged people to think about what was going on in the world and how sustainability was more important than ever, leading them to seek out environmentally friendly and long-lasting products.

HAHN saw an increase in its 100% recycled plastics being used in far more designs, particularly in larger scale projects and into new sectors where plastics previously hadn’t been considered.

For HAHN, recycling is a serious business and labour of love. The company’s commitment to the

environment is matched by its 400+ staff, who are all dedicated recyclers and believe that where waste cannot be avoided, recycling must be the solution. It turns bottle tops into a park bench that will last for decades, and through further education and continuous development can continue to create a more sustainable future.

As HAHN Plastics looks to the future, it intends to continue to grow the business and help to process even more plastic waste into finished products. The company also plans to do this even more sustainably than ever, by continuing to look at reducing its carbon footprint and working more efficiently.

HAHN will be exhibiting at the following events. International Composites Summit on the 21st and 22nd of September, (www. internationalcompositessummit.com), the AFI Wood Conference on the 1st of November, (afiorg.uk/the-afiwood-conference) and Futurescape on the 15th and 16th of November (www.futurescapeevent.com)

For more information, please see below:

T +44 (0)161 850 1965 info@hahnplastics.com www.hahnplastics.com

Sustainable Energy Company of the Month

Distributors in expertise offering advice, equipment, training and support

In this issue of Building and Facilities News, we are pleased to announce Bublshop as our Sustainable Energy Company of the Month.

Established by Managing Director Richard Barras in 2013, Bublshop works closely with a network of heating engineers across the UK, supplying high quality, tried and tested heat pumps from a range of manufacturers. The Bublshop team also work hard to fill knowledge gaps, share technical knowledge, and give installers the confidence to tackle renewables projects. The company often holds stock that is hard to find elsewhere, and it also offers quick delivery times, as well as helping with performance calculations and system commissioning.

With a headquarters in Gillingham, Dorset, Bublshop operates across the UK. With over 20 years’ experience in the Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) industry, the company sources and delivers sustainable heating products for homeowners, sole traders and small property developers, as well as heating engineers and specifiers in private organisations and social housing providers.

A helping hand

Whether potential clients are experienced installers or taking their first steps into renewables, Bublshop can help them. The company supplies high quality equipment, and also can offer a full design service for larger projects (eight+ properties), and it can also advise with design and specification on smaller projects, and will support the installation from start to finish. Bublshop have plenty of practical knowledge of heat pump systems, which they are only too happy to share with new ASHP engineers or experienced fitters faced with challenging and unusual installations. A technical partnership with LG means that it also runs Therma V ASHP installation training courses each month from the company headquarters.

Knowledge is key

In a crowded industry marketplace, Bublshop believes that knowledge is key. Richard Barras commented, “Heat pumps are a fantastic technology and correctly specified and installed are frequently the best option for customers, both financially and environmentally. However, it is vital to understand that this is not a ‘one box fits all’ product. Each property has to be assessed for its individual requirements and this can be daunting for engineers especially as the technology advances.”

Bublshop has a ‘safety net approach,’ backing up installers by filling the gaps in their knowledge and supporting all aspects of the installation, and it believes that keeping the installation standards as high as possible is paramount to the success of its industry.

The Bublshop team are experts in its field, and have worked with the equipment first hand, and only distributes tried and tested, high quality products that it would happily fit into employees’ own homes.

The company works with a network of heating engineers who return to the business time and again because they trust the high standards set by Bublshop. Clients also know that Bublshop can often source equipment that is out of stock elsewhere, and they value the staff’s expertise, and they also appreciate the support services that are offered. These cover a project from start to finish, including help with performance calculations and system commissioning.

With such a knowledgeable staff available to speak to customers, both heating engineers and homeowners can give the company a call and chat through their requirements and what can be offered to service their needs. Bublshop prides itself on giving a dependable, personal service, and by working with trusted suppliers and engineers, it has a strong reputation for delivering excellent results.

The COVID period was as challenging for Bublshop as for many other companies as business obviously slowed down for a time. As fitters were unable to fit anything, they also had no reason to buy heat pump equipment for their customers. The company adapted by taking it’s training online, and this proved very popular as many installers took advantage of the downtime to upskill.

gain a heat pump qualification. The workload is going to increase exponentially and there currently are not enough qualified fitters out there to meet demand.

Richard concluded, “We’re playing a big role at the moment in terms of sharing information and expertise, helping to educate and inform homeowners, heating engineers and specifiers about where and when to best use heat pumps. There are a lot of myths circulating out there and it is challenging for people new to the industry to figure out what is and isn’t true. We are working with colleagues across the industry to try and bust some of those myths!”

What lies ahead?

The company is being contacted by more and more homeowners who want to make the switch to an air source heat pump but do not know where to start. Bublshop help them to begin the process and can match them with MCS-qualified heat pump engineers in their area.

However, Bublshop is not a company that rests on its laurels and it has recently begun to stock GivEnergy battery storage products. The synergy between heat pumps, solar PV and battery storage is becoming stronger and the company can help its installers with a holistic approach to their customers’ renewable energy needs.

The company also hopes to be able to increase its LG training days to weekly in the near future. It is proof of how good they are that demand necessitates this, but as it is estimated that the number of qualified engineers will need to increase by a factor of 10+ over the next few years, it is expected that these places will be booked well in advance.

Upskilling and mythbusting

Following the lifting of lockdown, there was a flurry of activity, and the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) and its £450 million budget has kept the industry in the news, ensuring the demand for heat pumps is on the rise. This also means that there are fantastic opportunities out there right now for heating engineers, gas boiler experts or air conditioning engineers to upskill and

For any companies or homeowners that are looking to install a heat pump, Bublshop will be able to put you in contact with MCS certified installers in your area, each experienced in fitting high quality heat pump systems. If you choose to work with one of its installers, your engineer can depend upon quick and reliable equipment deliveries.

For more information, please see below:

T 01747 826900 sales@bublshop.co.uk www.bublshop.co.uk

Richard Barras, Managing Director at Bublshop

Quality bespoke joinery

Bluerun is a family owned and run company that was established in 1991 by its current Managing Director, John Jones. Accompanied by his wife Doreen, Company Secretary, Bluerun has established itself at the forefront of the industry.

Classed as a bespoke joinery manufacturer, Bluerun can manufacture most things from timber, hardwood, softwood, panels and sheet material. Ensuring complete customer satisfaction, Bluerun custom makes all its products made to order and are not available pre-made.

From its workshop based in Essex, Bluerun serves a large number of commercial clients with their joinery needs. The majority of its production is produced for the building and manufacturing industries, boasting a

product portfolio from large scale repeat production runs of windows, frames and doors, to both large and small scale custom internal and external projects. In the past, Bluerun has had the opportunity to manufacture joinery for large scale projects collaborating with Brent Cross Shopping Centre and Ellesmere Port for multiplex cinema and shopping centre fitouts and interior fitouts for large brand names such as Homebase. Bluerun also has a large amount of experience in routinely manufacturing bars and reception counters for hospitals, offices, schools, pubs and restaurants. Furthermore, Bluerun works alongside main contractors to supply bespoke shop fronts to which it has worked with the likes of Starbucks and Waitrose for these types of projects.

Bluerun’s high quality joinery meets the exact standards of conservation areas and heritage sites.

Its multifaceted service means its joiners hold the capabilities to produce both new and modern styles as well as traditional and historical designs. A good example of Bluerun’s versatility was when it adapted its services to produce a 10-metre-high oak hardwood catapult for Stansted Mountfitchet Castle.

Bluerun can also provide a number of bespoke joinery services to the domestic sectors, from custom replacement doors and windows to bespoke furniture. Offering the replacement of windows and doors to match any period home, Bluerun can also create decking, balcony balustrading, gazebos, replacement stairs, banisters and mouldings, or bespoke cabinets and bookcases for inside the home.

One notable project was when Bluerun was asked to produce a custom designed Wendy House for a private client.

The company’s well equipped 7,000 sq. ft factory enables its team of

highly experienced and qualified joiner machinists to manufacture nearly any client’s request.

From long run jobs to one off projects, the company’s capabilities stretch as far as the client’s drawings and specifications allow. Additionally, Bluerun has an experienced spray operative in charge of a modern spray paint and lacquer facility that enables articles to leave the factory in a fully finished state, ready for installation on site. Its own delivery service is then used to deliver goods directly to site where its team of fitters are available to complete the job.

For more information and a free quotation, please see below:

T 01799 599995

dee@bluerunltd.co.uk www.bluerunltd.co.uk

Doors, Windows & Fittings

Who says timber windows are high maintenance? 20 years and no touch ups at Kings Cross!

Over 20 years ago in July of 2001, plans came to fruition as work began on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link and the restoration and extension of St Pancras Station. What followed was a large redevelopment of the Kings Cross area. The regeneration of the surrounding buildings became a catalyst for further development and in changing the overall perception of Kings Cross.

These George Barnsdale wooden windows have been in place since 2001 and have required no maintenance.

It was in 2001 when the first area to begin development was the Regents Quarter. This is when George Barnsdale entered the scene, installing approximately 350 sliding sash windows and 40 doors to remain in keeping with the history of the area.

Now 18 years later, the outstanding quality of George Barnsdale’s products is evident in how well the windows and doors have stood the test of time. Though some are in need of a good clean, it is evident to see that the timber and the paint finish is still perfectly intact despite no recoating having taken place in that time.

“They have very good thermal and acoustic performance even by today’s standards, with exceptional coating performance. We don’t know of any glazing unit failures. In the late 90’s, we developed a drained and vented glazing system which allows the double-glazed units to perform very well.” commented Stephen Wright, George Barnsdale.

Panattoni and Hörmann – Perfectly placed in Borehamwood

Panattoni, Europe’s largest developer of logistics property, has completed the second stage of their development at Borehamwood, with Hörmann UK having supplied full loading bays, level access doors, fire exit door sets together with safety and operational equipment including dock buffers, dock lights and traffic lights.

The installation consists of twenty loading bays and 6 level access bays, with the loading bays comprising of Hörmann SPU F42 sectional doors with HTL-2 dock levellers, featuring a one metre telescopic lip, which provides an optimal range loading platform. This enables precise bridging for a variety of vehicle types and a guarantee of fast, efficient, and most importantly safe loading/unloading.

18 ‘single bay’ and 2 DSS-G ‘double/euro bay’ dock shelters have been installed to provide protection from the elements for both operatives and goods, helping to

reduce heat loss during loading/unloading operations.

Other elements of the Hörmann UK loading system include reinforced Dock Bumpers, which are constructed from recycled tyre rubber with 15mm thick steel faceplates, designed to minimise damage to the bay in the event of a vehicle making direct contact with the building. Traffic lights and dock lights complete the installation offering the highest standards in safety and operational efficiency.

For further information on Hörmann UK’s, please visit the Loading Technology page from Hörmann UK: https://www.hormann.co.uk/industry-commerceand-public-authorities/loading-technology or call: 01530 516868.

Exceptional long-term performance doesn’t only rely on our 4 coat painting process but with good design and paying particular attention to all the smaller details that enhance the life of the coating.

With no updates having been given to the Timber Windows at King's Cross, George Barnsdale are incredibly happy with how well these are looking.

One of the main reasons the products are performing so well after such a prolonged period is the paint process, which is an advanced four stage coating system. Superior to most companies’ three stage process, the Barnsdale process provides extra protection to the timber and a superior finish.

Kings Cross also demonstrates how well George Barnsdale products can look after 20 years in a bustling capital city.

T 01775 823000

enquiries@georgebarnsdale.co.uk www.georgebarnsdale.co.uk

Net Zero Restaurant Water Heating Offers Additional Advantages

to assure the water heating remains consistent, optimising the ASHP preheat and top up from the boiler to reduce energy demands and the building’s emissions.

Commercial hot water specialist Adveco is working in partnership with a global restaurant brand to support the rollout of net zero emission innovations throughout its chain of UK drive-through and high street franchises.

Through its programme of live metering, Adveco demonstrated that servicing domestic hot water (DHW) water demands of between 1,200-1,500 litres per day could equate to as much as 20% of total energy usage within the organisation’s restaurants. A recent refurbishment of a restaurant in the King’s Cross area of London provided an opportunity to address the emissions generated by this provision of hot water for the restaurant. In addition, working within existing building limits means applications need to maximise often limited plant room space. This was especially true of this central London location, which also faced problems with limescale due to the hardness of the water supply.

Working to an all-electric specification, Adveco designed an application that would harness a 9kW FPi32 air source heat pump (ASHP) for preheat and supplying additional top-up heat with an ARDENT P 12kW electric boiler. These would supply thermal energy to a mains water-fed compact SST500 stainless steel twin-coil indirect cylinder.

By combining ASHP and an electric boiler, Adveco can address many of the complexities associated with integrating ASHPs into existing buildings. This combination enables systems to be sized down, by as much as half in terms of ASHP requirements delivering immediate capital savings as electric boilers are far less expensive compared to an equivalent heat pump. You also immediately reduce the physical size of the system, embodied carbon and demand from the electric supply. Additionally, the system retains redundancy should there ever be a failure.

Balancing a hybrid electric system is key to ensuring efficient operation. Adveco supplied the controls

The other advantage of incorporating the ARDENT electric boiler was that it heats water using immersion heaters located in a small tank within the boiler housing rather than directly installed into the hot water tank. This creates a sealed ‘primary’ loop to the indirect coil in the SST500 cylinder. The electric boiler heats the same water continuously so there is only a small, finite amount of scale in the system, which will not damage the elements. The heat exchanger in the cylinder is a large coil operating at a relatively low (80°C) temperature eliminating the common problems of destructive limescale build-up seen in direct immersion electric heating.

The electric boiler operates at the same efficiency as an electric immersion heater (100%) and so the only overall difference in system efficiency is the minimal pump electrical consumption and a negligible amount of heat loss in the pipework

Although the system takes up a little more space than an all-in-one electric cylinder, it has more versatility and requires less clearance for the cylinder, so was compact enough to fit into the extremely limited space allowed for plant in the restaurant. With the cylinder forming significantly

less scale, the restaurant has gained from vastly improved reliability while reducing maintenance demands, for both operational and maintenance savings on top of crucial emission reductions.

T 01252 551540 enquiries@adveco.co www.adveco.co

Is it luck or good judgement?

“Business, as we all recover from the COVID chaos, is difficult,” said Brendan Beaver, UK manager of Metrel, the innovative electrical solutions provider. “Planning work is more a lottery than ever, while supplies and deliveries cannot be reliably scheduled apparently due to the aftermath of COVID, the lack of drivers and for some, a fire at a key supplier. It is even harder when the company is going through the unprecedented growth we are experiencing. But excuses are no use to customers who need their new test equipment now to earn their bread. Fortunately Metrel

stocks are good, our channels are well primed, and we can fulfil your needs today.”

Metrel is one of the oldest manufacturers of electrical test equipment, having been established over 60 years ago. An innovation leader, it produces test equipment for HV and LV applications, including power quality, earth analysis and transformer analysis.

For more information, contact Brendan Beaver on 01924 245000 or email: brendan.beaver@metrel.co.uk

Bringing engineering to life

Working with the University of the West of England, Hydrock Consultants, and AHR Architects, Zumtobel delivers a cutting-edge lighting scheme to inspire future engineers.

next-day delivery

The University of the West of England (UWE) has invested in a new School of Engineering with the commitment to increase the number of women and people from underrepresented groups working in the sector, in particular aerospace.

The multi-million-pound building, located at the Frenchay campus in Bristol, has enabled it to expand its intake of students to 1,600.

This contributes to the University’s vision of promoting multi-disciplinary, collaborative learning and supporting the predicted increase in demand for skilled engineering graduates across the region.

Set over four floors, the 8,500 mt sq, modern building houses many different engineering disciplines in a contemporary space. The site features teaching studios, modelling and simulation suites, laboratories, specialist workshops, and student learning zones, accommodating many engineering disciplines such as composite manufacturing, machining, and metrology.

The award-winning PANOS evo LED downlight provides unrivalled lighting quality and energy efficiency throughout the bathrooms and circulation areas.

Externally, TRINOS IP65 continuous-row lighting system combines the flexibility and practicality of a trunking system with the rugged durability of an IP65 luminaire. The TRINOS luminaire guarantees optimum protection and performance at all times.

Zumtobel’s LITENET system provides an effective means for the University to obtain as much comfort and lighting quality as possible using the minimum amount of energy, materials, and time.

For more information on Zumtobel, please visit the website: https://z.lighting/en/zumtobel

New 800W Mini LED Inverter from BLE Lighting & Power Ltd

BLE Lighting & Power Ltd is a leading supplier and manufacturer of emergency lighting and power systems with over 50 years industry knowledge and experience. All our products are designed and manufactured to the highest standard and inhouse testing is carried out to ensure products meet the latest standards and legislation.

Our latest new product is the 800W Mini LED Inverter to complement the 50W, 120W, 200W & 400W versions already in the range. This range of Mini Inverters has been engineered to suit LED lighting and offers a cost-effective solution to powering unmodified LED luminaires in the event of a mains failure. The 800W version can accommodate approximately 200 standard emergency fittings and is a pure sine wave inverter with a 230V AC output. The inverter is designed in accordance with BS EN 50171 offering a 3-hour emergency duration and a multi-functional LCD display.

Whether your project is a refurbishment, upgrade or a new build, our experienced team of sales and technical professionals will work alongside its customers to ensure a design and solution that meets your needs and allows us to maintain the system over its lifetime.

To find out more about this product and others in the range, please visit our website or speak to the sales team: T 01246 432325 www.blelighting.co.uk

Metrel Warehouse Manager, Alex Biddiscombe, can fulfil multi-function testers on

Technology Innovation Company of the Month

Technology Platform for all of your industrial equipment requirements

In this issue of Building and Facilities News, we are pleased to announce GetMyEquipment as our Technology Innovation Company of the Month.

GetMyEquipment is a web-based platform that connects equipment and tool suppliers with construction companies, to allow them to compare, receive quotes, and order and manage equipment. Opened in May 2020, the company then established and launched its App in March 2021, and this will be launched as a free mobile App at the end of the month on the App store for both Android and IOS.

Based in London, but working predominantly across the South of the UK, the company works to the mutual benefit of both suppliers and builder. GetMyEquipment streamlines and makes accessible, information regarding quotations on equipment from the highest quality suppliers.

Before launching the App, Founder and CEO Stephen Lewin and his business partner spent time researching and designing the business by talking to construction companies about how best to help service their needs. In addition to this, Stephen sought funding which ultimately came

from Innovate UK and he found a developer for the first version of the App. This was so successful that Stephen was able to acquire further funding from several Venture Capital Funds and Angel investors, which has enabled GetMyEquipment to make further updates, as well as employ extra staff for the work.

Using the GetMyEquipment App provides clients with access to compare the best deals available and source tools and machinery at a reasonable cost. This in turn, also benefits suppliers, who can easily expand their business for no additional cost of selling. Stephen commented, “Whereas our competitors are largely brokers, here at GetMyEquipment, we are a transparent marketplace enabling the customer to know all the suppliers with availability as well as their quality and pricing and be empowered to select the best supplier for their needs, and enables the suppliers to build their brand recognition online.

The company also prides itself on having dedicated and knowledgeable staff who can advise a customer about the exact product that they need. Stephen continued, “This is not always like

Amazon where you click and get one product, there are many nuances to customer’s exact requirements, and our staff can help them to order the correct equipment.”

Looking to the future, GetMyEquipment aims to automate the entire journey of the equipment hire from the moment that the customer has a need, through to quoting, ordering, off hiring and payment. The company is aiming to eradicate phone calls, emails or even documents as everything will be done through the App, as this

will ultimately save customers time and money.

Rental companies will no longer have to sort out papers such as insurance documents or customer verification, as this will be automated on the GetMyEquipment App. Construction companies also have difficulty shopping around due to such variable market prices, and the need to phone around and send emails back and forth. With this technology, this will be a much simpler and quicker process.

Stephen concluded, “We know that the hiring of equipment can be extremely frustrating for clients, but also difficult and time-consuming for rental companies too. GetMyEquipment will help both parties to get exactly what they need, without costing them unnecessary time, effort and money.”

For more information, please see below:

T 020 3633 0091 info@getmyequipment.com www.getmyequipment.com

Lighting & Electrical Feeder Pillars and Belisha Beacons – All in stock

We have our versatile Mini Pillar ranges SDMP and BD in a wide range of sizes to suit most applications. We also keep some larger Pillars from our FFP Range. You could have your Feeder Pillar from within 24-48 hours of Order and not have to wait for weeks. Bespoke and Made to Order sizes are available from just 2 weeks!

Our Belisha Beacons are also in stock – Standard AmberGLO8, Refuge and illuminated column OlympiadIPB. We also have spares and extras like LED Crossing Spotlights, Courtesy Shields and LED Beacons in Pre-Wired and BC22 fittings for retro fitting –available for both Belisha and Refuge Beacons.

We’re celebrating our 40th year in business this year at Fisher & Company! We have been manufacturing high quality products since 1982 for a wide variety of purposes. Feeder Pillars and Wall Boxes, Sign & Light Brackets, Belisha & Refuge Beacons – Mains & Solar and Electrically Insulated Digging Tools.

We now have ISO 9001:2015 certification! You can be confident that the products and service you receive will be top notch. We have another new recruit and welcome Jade Stagg to the Sales Team so please do give us a call or email, we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements.

See: www.fisherandcompany.co.uk to view our great range of Feeder Pillars – galvanised, stainless and GRP. Our full range of Belisha and Refuge Beacons and other products. To get a quote for your latest project, please contact the Sales Team on: 0333 666 2122 or email: info@fisherandcompany.co.uk.

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EV Charging – Car Parks – Sports & Leisure

Regeneration NHS Healthcare Events & Markets – Highways

We manufacture high quality Feeder Pillars and Belisha Beacons. Standard sizes from stock or Bespoke built to your specifications.

We’re your 1st choice for quality and fast lead times. Call our Sales Team for a quote or more information, or visit our website to see the full range of products.

0333 666 2122 info@fisherandcompany.co.uk www.fisherandcompany.co.uk

Constructing a more sustainable future for UK buildings

is actively driving awareness within the UK for consumers to choose natural building materials over synthetic.

“As a society we need to ween ourselves off consumer style demand for our homes. We must become more carbon focussed. We need to do better. We are not asking, nor indeed expecting people to radically change their opinions overnight, however, we are asking them to rethink how they use their buying power.

Ecomerchant is completely dedicated to making ethically sourced, sustainable and natural building materials, which are accessible to all and affordable for most budgets. As an independent employeeowned business with a significant shareholding held by a charitable foundation, La Renaissance, Ecomerchant holds a keen interest in supporting ethical trading that considers the environmental merits of every product, before including it within their ranges.

We spoke to Will Kirkman, Managing Director at Ecomerchant who expressed the company’s mission and the passion it maintains for what they do. “It’s all about education. Issues such as building durability and indoor air quality are high on our agenda for consideration, and the key to any good design is the durability, carbon reduction, cost and quality of the materials used within that building. We have developed solutions and combinations of products which give the best performance, coupled with the least impact on our planet at the most affordable rates.”

Sustainable construction is not a new idea the use of natural and sustainable materials within this industry has, unfortunately, been overshadowed with a ‘quick fix’ mentality to use materials such as petro chemical and synthetic products based on mass production usually from large corporates and developers. Ecomerchant is dedicated to breaking this mould, showing a more responsible and ethically sound way of building using natural products that offer a carbon friendly, longer lasting and more durable performance.

With over 2,000 product lines, consisting of some of the top brands, which deliver a cost effective, high performance and efficient result, Ecomerchant

Take back control of what they can do and explore alternative sustainable options. The fact of the matter is we are not building healthy houses. You do not need fancy technology to make a house work for example by stopping the heat demand and reducing heat loss rather than generating more to compensate we all win, this is what our products do. For example we use renewable resources to manufacture

sustainable insulation, by simply modifying the internal environment using more sustainable materials then you don’t need to pay for all the extra stuff that gets marketed to us.” Will said There are many new builds and retrofit projects that have used natural sustainable materials that have outperformed traditionally constructed buildings. There is increasing demand from homeowners to create more energy efficient carbon friendly homes, but the UK is far behind that of our European neighbours.

“There is a huge and rising interest in what we do, so it shows people are trying to change but building regulations can be like opening up a can of worms. How are the British public to know whether one house performs better than another? Where we step in is that we can offer materials and guidance that will help a building perform better. Our materials are an improvement on what is already available, improvements that result in higher performance, lower carbon footprint and bigger health benefits,” said Will. For more information, please see below:

T 01793 847444

info@ecomerchant.co.uk www.ecomerchant.co.uk

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for facilities managers and energy managers to upgrade to ‘smart’ water metering

Facilities managers and energy managers, both of which normally have responsibility for water consumption, are having their budgets squeezed. And the recent spike in energy prices has exacerbated the situation. Although the cost of water has not risen in the same way as gas and electricity, considerable savings can be made by better managing water consumption.

Assets and utilities are sometimes managed using spreadsheets, though specialised software is becoming more common today. A key advantage of using software is that some management processes can be automated. However, water metering often proves difficult to integrate satisfactorily in software tools and automated processes due to the prevalence of traditional ‘dumb’ meters. Deer Technology’s patented LimpetReader not only makes integration straightforward, but it also offers a number of additional benefits for facilities managers and energy managers.

The LimpetReader is battery-powered, withstands longterm submersion in water or mud and can be retrofitted to most types of water meter to provide ‘smart’ functionality. It is bonded to the meter’s faceplate, though the meter’s register remains visible in case a visual read is necessary. Nevertheless, there should be no need to take confirmatory readings because the system is immune from drift and the automated readings are treated as visual readings. Installing a LimpetReader only takes around 15 minutes and there is no need to interrupt the water supply.

Deer Technology’s comprehensive service covers everything from installation through to data management. For more information about Deer Technology’s LimpetReader for converting analogue water meters to smart meters, go to: www.deertechnology.com, telephone: 01639 363146 or email: hello@deertechnology.com.

Eco-friendly, low carbon, maintenance free solutions

Concern for the environment and action to modify our behaviour is strongly supported by young and old alike. Climate change is not a myth. It is already happening.

In addition, the cost of ownership is often not taken into account when pricing up a project, yet it’s a significant additional cost.

If you are going to spend the money, time and effort, doesn’t it make sense to design properties that stay looking good, without an ongoing cost for maintenance?

The solutions

Recycled plastic profiles are an ideal replacement for traditional building materials and with no requirement for ongoing maintenance.

Rapid growth

A family business Kedel Limited, based in Burnley have just celebrated their 12th birthday. They’ve experienced extraordinary growth of approximately 30% a year, since 2010.

Industry recognition

It’s clear that the building industry is eager to play a part in reducing its impact on the environment, having previously been regarded as a major contributor to global warming and waste plastic pollution.

Typical example

Kedel’s decking products were used for the viewing platforms on the Archelor Mittal Orbital Tower at the London Olympics to reduce its carbon footprint. More recently the National Trust is replacing wooden fencing with recycled plastic from Kedel as it means they will just need to do the job once.

T 01282 861325

sales@kedel.co.uk

www.kedeltrade.co.uk

Let your walls breathe

If you’re building a new house, or an extension, you want to bring each room into use as as soon as possible. Painting the newly built walls is often the last step in a long process that you want to be finished.

Using paint with a high level of breathability means that moisture doesn’t become ‘trapped’ beneath the surface of the paint.

Using a non-breathable paint can lead to damp walls, causing the paint to bubble, peel and eventually blow completely and contribute to a harmful living environment.

The easiest way to ensure you’re creating a sustainable, environmentally sound specification is to check the paint is Ecolabel approved.

Earthborn paints have achieved this demanding standard, which covers every aspect of a product’s manufacture, use and disposal. Because they are virtually VOC free, they do not give off any toxic emissions, so rooms can be brought into use more quickly and are much healthier for the building and its occupants.

https://earthbornpaints.co.uk/breathable-paint

Crocky Road has been used on these walls, combined with the turquoise of Milk Jug and White Clay on the woodwork

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 teamoriented 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), Pre-Planning 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, cost-effective work for the safe design, construction and operation of their assets.

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.

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

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.

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.

For any more information, please see below:

T 01952 510050 www.servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

Boughton plays a part in history at the iconic Battersea Power Station redevelopment

Situated in the heart of London sits the iconic 39-acre, Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station, which has been subject to an incredible £9 billion redevelopment project – one of the biggest schemes of this type anywhere in Europe. One brand that is proud to have played a part within this ground-breaking project is Boughton, suppliers of stunning green roof substrates for the Power Station’s ‘Garden of the Elements’ project. Positioned between the four chimney’s that have become synonymous with the Battersea development are three unique gardens that together make up the ‘Garden of Elements,’ designed by Andy Sturgeon and brought to life by six-times BALI Grand award-winners, Willerby Landscapes. Each garden is inspired by fire, water or air, harking back to the Power Station’s previous life. It is within these gardens, including the notable main podium garden ‘Boiler House Square’ that saw Boughton’s IN1 Intensive and Lightweight Green Roof Substrates, and Rootzone come into their own.

These garden spaces, full of cloud-like planting schemes are set within raised beds and tall grasses with vegetation designed to offer year-round interest with a mix of evergreens, Mediterranean and more exotic species. Boughton’s IN1 substrate was selected to support this scheme thanks to its ability to support larger plants and to be installed at depths from 100–500cm, thanks to its sandy texture. Additionally, Boughton’s IN1 substrate offers significant moisture retention qualities,

making it the perfect choice when so many plants are vying for attention within this three-hectare site. IN1 from Boughton continues to meet and exceed all G.R.O guidelines.

Elsewhere Boughton’s Lightweight Substrate was

used to provide growing media where weight loading for the green roof needed to be lighter than traditional green roof schemes. Finally, Rootzone completed the offering. Supplied as a readymixed solution, Rootzone provided better planting conditions throughout the scheme.

Boughton’s Green Roof Substrates are specifically designed to suit any domestic or commercial project. To enquire about your next project, contact by calling: 01536 510515 or email: sales@boughton.co.uk.

SWIFIX AWARD-WINNING FIXINGS FOR EWI & MMC

Swifix fixings have been designed and developed specifically for refitting and installing lightweight and heavy items through EWI systems. The fixings can be used during or after the EWI system installation, providing a costeffective and maintenance-free solution, while also ensuring the integrity and protection of the EWI system. Fully tested and recommended by numerous EWI system providers and installers, the fixings are manufactured from high quality recycled plastic and provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance to enhance newly installed external wall insulation.

Recently receiving the Innovation Award at the recent INCA (Insulated Cladding & Render Association Awards), the fixings are an excellent alternative to timber pattresses. There are 5 basic fixings all compatible with any finish such as brick slip, render and spar dash. The fixings are manufactured in the UK in black and white, however bespoke finishes are available to compliment the finished render.

Fixings are available from www.swifix.co.uk and from various distributors and builders’ merchants throughout the UK

No fuss solution to saving water and money

The summer of 2022 will be remembered for flight cancellations, channel port chaos and hose pipe bans. The summer heatwaves and water restrictions placed on much of the population of the UK is bringing water to the fore in a way not seen since 1976.

To date, few people have made the link between the water coming out the tap, the environment and energy bills. However, these connections are now being highlighted.

“The energy used to heat water for devices and appliances emits an average of 875kg of CO2 per household per year. This is equivalent to the CO2 emissions from driving more than 1,700 miles in an average family car.” 1, 2 Energy Saving Trust

On average, 25% of energy used in the home is to heat water. Whilst water efficient appliances, i.e. dishwashers and washing machines, can reduce domestic water and energy usage, much of this hot water is used in ‘time critical’ usage e.g. taking a shower or running the tap to rinse dishes.

Anticipating the future issues, Groundbreaker Systems has been committed to mitigating water waste and overuse for two decades.

Established by water industry specialists, Groundbreaker have developed products that minimise environmental impact, improve efficiency, and future proof water supply installations.

Groundbreaker – Modern methods

Groundbreaker’s surface mounted water control management system is an alternative to traditional, underground boundary boxes.

Groundbreaker removes unsightly street furniture and relocates the water meter to the exterior of the property (often alongside gas and electric meter housings).

The initial objective was to enable ‘no joint’ water supply connections. The majority of water leaks begin at joints in the supply pipes, so this minimises the risk of future leaks, the associated water wastage and environmental impact of repair and reinstatement. This future proofing of the water network has been recognised by the House Builders Federation, and water companies, such as Portsmouth Water now insist on this method of supply connection.

Keeping up with UK domestic housing demand is an ongoing challenge, and it has been

recognised by government and the industry, that offsite construction methods are going to need to be more widely used to meet construction targets. Groundbreaker’s water management system is ideal for modern methods of construction, allowing plumbing systems to be preinstalled, and inspected, off-site. This takes the water supply connection out of the construction critical path, effectively providing a ‘plug and play’ solution.

Groundbreaker – Reducing demand

In the UK, water services are cheap, for just a few pounds, domestic customers can have a tonne of high-quality drinking water delivered to their taps, then taken away and cleaned up. To reduce the environmental impact of water usage Defra set a target of reducing the average personal daily consumption from around 150L to 110L by 2050. Whilst metering of supply has been shown to have an impact on usage, the average UK consumer is not ‘water aware.’ The experience of the power/energy industries is that ‘smart metering’ improves customer awareness and consumption. Water however, has a legacy of unmetered supplies and most of the meters that are installed are located below ground. This creates a major problem for the connectivity of ‘smart water meters.’ Groundbreaker enables meters to be located above ground, providing a

suitable environment for electronic equipment and massively extends the connectivity range. 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 supply, but in many areas, due to network structure and gravity fed systems, supply is much greater. Households in high pressure areas could be receiving supplies of water up to three times the required minimum levels. 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 rinse dishes could be standardised down if all households received the same acceptable, ‘standardised’ supply.

water usage when devices such as LoFlo are installed. However, recent field trials by a major UK water company have showing savings of 5% – just 1% off the average UK per capital consumption reduction targets!

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. 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: www.groundbreaker.co.uk

Contact Steve Leigh FIWater, Managing Director, T 01379 741993 sales@groundbreaker.co.uk

1) Ref: An average passenger car (any fuel) emits 0.311kg CO2 per mile. Source: 2012 Guidelines to Defra/ DECC’s GHG Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.

2) https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/ reports/AtHomewithWater%287%29.pdf

Oversupply of water is wasted water and money!

To date, flow restriction devices have been used at each outlet, i.e. kitchen taps, bathroom taps, and showers separately. The cost of these multiple devices can mount up and unfortunately, industry reports show that many of these devices are not retained by occupiers in the long term.

The alternative is whole site flow management. Fitting a device such as Groundbreaker’s NRv2 LoFlo at the meter. This regulates 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 i.e. showers, taps, hosepipes, 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.

Independent research carried out by WRc, showed a theoretical reduction of 2-4% of typical

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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. And 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, visit: dudleyindustries.com or if you would like to speak to someone for advice on washroom dispensers, please call: 01253 738311.

Give your business the boost it needs

Mobile Signal Solutions (MSS) is an industry leading designer and installer of Distributed Antenna Systems for the Luxury Homes and Hospitality & Commercial markets. Mobile Signal Solutions has established itself as a leader in its field, providing large-scale signal boosters to the UK, Ireland and mainland EU.

The main role of the company is to provide properties with an enhanced, reliable and high-quality network signal from outside, into properties that find it hard to obtain signal from inside. The company also maintains a team of highly trained and experienced engineers, which are equipped with the expertise to advise and assist its clients to create a strategy to meet budgets, while exploring the likely coverage outcomes or even potential black areas and finding a suitable solution.

Boasting an extensive portfolio of performed installations in some of the UK’s finest hotels and Blue-chip

Innovative ECOFLOW offers UK companies a 100% natural washroom solution

A game-changing five-year collaboration between phs Group and GreenTeck Global means UK companies can now access a chemical-free way to destroy, rather than mask, lingering bathroomrelated odours.

Using patented, diamond flow-cell technology, the COSHH-free ECOFLOW cleaning system works faster and more effectively than harmful chemicals by converting tap water on demand into ozonated water. In addition to providing more powerful disinfectant properties than bleach, and safely neutralising bathroom odours, during flushing the ozonated water’s oxidative strength also breaks down uric acid build-up on plumbing fixtures, cleaning the pipework and improving water flow. By reducing maintenance requirements and the need for additional products, such as cistern sanitisers and air fresheners, this effective and cost-efficient cleaning system is ideal for high footfall areas, from schools and stadia to shopping centres.

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.

companies, including: Rolls-Royce, the NHS, London Luton Airport, Doubletree by Hilton, Hyatt hotels & resorts, and Eurosport, MSS brings a full 3G, 4G and 5G connectivity with a range of equipment maintenance options for clients spanning a broad range of industries.

With the recent introduction of 5G and change in office technology, smart technology is becoming more apparent and essential to complete everyday tasks at work and home. MSS can design and install any tailor-made solution to meet your budget and needs.

Get in touch today.

T 01245 791964 sales@mobilesignalsolutions.co.uk

GreenTeck Global specialise in energy-conscious hygiene products that deliver the highest levels of cleanliness while reducing dependency on traditional cleaning solutions. ECOFLOW was therefore designed as a safe, simple and sustainable way to tackle uric acid build-up and the associated odours in washroom environments. By helping companies reduce the amount of products and chemicals used, ECOFLOW’s innovative technology also minimises their carbon footprint and improves a business’s sustainability credentials.

For more information, contact David Thurston, Founder and CEO, GreenTeck Global, T 0208 150 6222 david@greenteckglobal.com www.greenteck.store/pages/eco-flow

Or visit: www.phs.co.uk/products/ecoflow

Aico launch new and improved HomeLINK App for residents

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.

Seeking to empower residents to create safer and healthier homes, Aico, the European Market Leader in Home Life Safety, has launched the third iteration of the HomeLINK App for Residents. The app provides an innovative solution to some of the housing sector’s biggest challenges, such as damp, mould and poor indoor air quality, allowing residents to take the first steps in improving their home’s health.

A complementary addition to Aico’s HomeLINK Internet of Things platform, which includes a network of fire and carbon monoxide alarms, environmental sensors and the Gateway that connects them all. The app provides users with recommendations to better their home’s indoor environmental conditions, in turn, improving their own health and wellbeing.

For example, residents receive notifications, detailing how to reduce the risk of allergens, mould and indoor air pollution besides fire alarm testing reminders. Through real-time information, residents will see a breakdown of carbon dioxide, temperature and humidity conditions within each room, followed by educational information to understand their home better.

Residents will have the ability to invite others to app, so family members, carers or friends can access the information to support residents in following healthy home recommendations.

Find out more: www.aico.co.uk/smart-home

Great gates to protect your property

something more modern and suitable. There are manual and automated gate options and for automated gates, the motors can either be above-ground with arms attached to each of the gate leaves on the house side so they are visible, or underground so they are invisible. Sliding gates can also be an option if the ground is level.

Castle Gates & Automation is a local gate installation company who can install almost any gate, providing ultimate privacy and safety for you and your property.

Each gate is made to measure offering a completely bespoke service that reflects each individual’s design preferences to ensure you get exactly what you want. Castle Gates & Automation pride itself on the high-quality of its service and installation, which is why each gate is designed with the main priorities in mind including security, privacy, aesthetics, or a combination of all three.

The broad options available include wooden gates, metal gates, and metal framed gates clad in wood or composite, however, with many possibilities available, Castle Gates & Automation can also pick up where other builders have left off, or even upgrade your existing gate to

Each gate automation comes with remote control fobs for access, but a keypad entry system or audio/video system is also available. There are several intercom systems available including GSM Audio Intercoms, GSM Video Intercoms, Wired Audio Intercoms, and Wired Video Intercoms.

For even more security, the added value that CCTV can give your property comes highly recommended. Offering 24/7 surveillance, CCTV gives the extra assurance that when you’re not at home your house is safe, and if anything was to occur, it would be caught on camera for your viewing. Castle Gates & Automation offers a

wide range of cameras for both short and long range and with wide-angle views so that your perimeter and all that approaches your door or windows are covered by every field in the cameras angle.

Castle Gates & Automation ensure the safety of every gate installation complies with the

New state of Access Control Report

HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends.

Who: Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control solutions.

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.

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

EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC safety standards, in particular EN 12635.

Get in touch today to find the perfect gate for your castle:

T 01442 253341

enquiries@castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk

What: The report describes the current state of the market, the technology being used, and trends that security and IT professionals are witnessing and foreseeing in the years to come, including:

▲ Convenience: Ease of use is the most crucial reason to upgrade to a new access control system, according to 60% of the respondents.

▲ Mobile Access and Touchless Capabilities: It’s no surprise then, that demand for mobile access is showing an uptick, with 42% of respondents planning

to upgrade to mobile-ready systems.

▲ System Interoperability: Future-proof support is also a growing concern as users are pushing for long-term convenience while achieving cost savings.

▲ Sustainability: Organisations across all regions are making a clear effort to understand how new purchases and upgrades in access control technology can have an impact on sustainable practices, with about 28% of respondents having consulted their

sustainability departments about their buying decisions.

The full report provides a more in-depth analysis and data points on what is driving the physical access control industry now and into the future. Read it here: https:// tinyurl.com/2x4x7vna. To see how HID Mobile Access increases convenience and operational efficiency without compromising security, visit the website: https://www.hidglobal.com/solutions/ access-control/hid-mobile-access-solutions

 It is very easy to install and operate with no complicated coding required, just in plug and go.

 Simply dial or text the simcard number to operate the relay.

 If you call the unit it will reject. Therefore, you are not charged.

 You will receive a text acknowledgement to say relay on or off.

 INPUT: 240vac (12/24vdc & 115VAC is available)

Mainteno: Facilities maintenance software

Mainteno is advanced award-winning facilities maintenance and management software that streamlines every aspect of maintenance management processes. “We provide online software and have provided online maintenance management software for the past eight years.” David continued, “Our software is extremely diverse and adaptable for many industries and has been used to manage many different types of facilities by companies including The Dogs Trust, DPD, funeral homes, schools and care homes.”

All accessed through one easy to use platform, Mainteno is a CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) which provides a CAFM (Computer Aided Facilities Management) solution for organisations.

Designed with an easy to use dashboard, Mainteno provides all the relevant data in one central system enabling the user to access all aspects of facilities managements through its functions including managing maintenance, scheduling maintenance, creating fault repair reports, asset tracking, general task management, creating

checklists, invoicing, enquiring and managing quotes and tendering of contractors and supporting contractors.

With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, Redro ensures its software is beneficial for its clients and provides a comprehensive service from consultation to after sales services.

View a detailed explanatory video of Mainteno here: https://vimeo.com/425488696 or for any further information, please see details below.

T 0208 798 3713 sales@redro.co.uk www.mainteno.com www.redro.co.uk

Keep your property and possessions safe and secure

It sadly remains the case that theft and break-ins to property remains all too frequent and a key issue for all.

If anything, the stats show that, in some areas, crime rates have materially increased in the last couple of years. Residential properties and business addresses remaining frequent targets.

The growth around second homes, including lodges, park homes and caravans, has influenced these rates. There are also reports that a downside to the rise in staycationing has also been an increase in crime statics.

The impacts here go beyond the obvious distress caused to financial losses, as well as reputational damage for businesses as well as the increasing costs of insurance faced by all parts of the chain.

As a result, property owners and occupiers are taking steps to combat theft and damage by making it harder for theft or damage to occur.

Specialist security businesses are also leading the fight.

One such business is Securian Industries. Securian designs and manufacturers a range of easy to use door security devices. This is not the usual locks and chains. No, Securian’s products are discrete door handle bars and door stops that keep a door protected whilst also being fast to install, fast to deploy and stylish.

Greg Allsopp, a Director at Securian Industries explains more. “The business as a whole grew out of the rising rates of theft and criminal damage seen in the midst of 2020’s lockdown. Properties of our own were affected too. We therefore set out to provide a range of costeffective and simple products that help to mitigate these risks. All of our products have been designed to be installed in minutes, deployed to work in seconds and not require padlocks or keys that can be easily lost or can be difficult for some to use. It was also important that our products were attractive – there are plenty of industrial looking solutions out there but these do not necessarily fit with the decorative or lifestyle looks our customers are aiming for. Our products are therefore discrete, stylish as well as working beautifully too.”

The range includes double/patio and single door bars that lock in place to prevent handles and locks being broken, and slide or drop in place door stops that can withstand significant forces to deter even a determined burglar.

Mr Allsopp commented, “Our products are being bought by home owners, business occupiers, leisure providers, care home operators and schools amongst a wider range of sectors. This just goes to show that keeping our property and possessions safe is an issue for everybody. Along with our stockists and distributors, we are pleased to be able to give customers a cheap and effective route to mitigating the risks from theft and break-in.”

Securian Industries reports that it’s actively seeking stocklists and distributors around the UK and Ireland with a network of stockists growing all the time and with increasing numbers of its products available for customers.

T 0330 333 7279

info@securian.store

www.securian.store

Radiators Company of the Month

The home of radiators and bathrooms

now have 17 staff with room to add more. Dave commented, “All of our staff work in our offices, and the benefits we provide ensure that we have a very happy workforce. We train people from the ground up and trust them, and they are our strongest assets.”

Luxus Design is an award-winning company with customer care and satisfaction at the heart of everything it does. Luxus Design is the parent company of Just Radiators: www. justradiators.co.uk, Designer Radiators Direct: www.designerradiatorsdirect.co.uk, Great Radiators: www.greatrads.co.uk, Just Baths: www.justbaths.co.uk, and Just Bedrooms: www.justbedrooms.co.uk. Founded in September 2017, by CEO Lewis Birch, the company has its showroom and offices in Preston, but delivers products across the UK.

In 2020, Managing Director Dave O’Keefe joined Lewis, and together they have worked hard to recruit staff and to grow the business. They are passionate that the perfect staff team will result in business development, and

Developing this team has meant that Luxus Design has been able to make a name for itself in a crowded marketplace. The company realised that it had to fill a niche, and excellent customer service and reputation of products has helped this growth. Dave further stated, “Our competitors were getting bad reviews for inferior service, but we have overstaffed our company to ensure that clients get exactly what they want, and when they want it –second rate service is unacceptable to us.”

When formed, Luxus Design mainly sold kitchens, but soon realised that the radiators were even more successful. The development of the website really helped this, and while the commercial end user accounts for around 80% of its current customer base, trade users are also increasing. The company introduced credit accounts at the end of last year and being able to invoice contractors has increased this area of the business.

Following COVID-19, Luxus Design found that getting stock into the country was becoming a problem. In the winter of 2021, stock was coming in, but the best stock was selling out too quickly. The company

soon realised it needed to develop its own branded stock and products, which led to the development of Lux Heat: www.justradiators. co.uk/brands/lux-heat. This means that Luxus Design are looking forward from a position of strength, and as Dave said, “We have the best-selling product in stock, the best supply chain, and the best deals that we have ever had. Our sales stock across our websites is the strongest it has ever been.”

Lux Heat is a premium brand giving competitive pricing to popular styles. The company has brought together its extensive knowledge which covers radiator design and heating knowledge, and the Lux Heat range includes styles to suit the uber-modern and sophisticated professional household.

Premier Tech enhance their range of Rewatec

Aerated

Filter

(SAF) sewage treatment plants

Premier Tech Water and Environment has enhanced their range of Rewatec SAF sewage treatment plants to combine energy efficiency with an exceptionally high wastewater treatment performance.

As part of the redesign, the Rewatec SAF now features an internal baffle in the primary chamber to assist with the removal of solids and organics, and to prevent potential blockages downstream. A new pipe arrangement to optimise the level of oxygen induced into the biozone chamber, also improves the operational efficiency of wastewater treatment. Other unique attributes such a simpler manifold design and a new manifold extension kit increase the overall reliability of the plant, whilst also making it easier to install, commission, service and maintain.

All Rewatec SAF plants are supplied with

Please contact 07512 148792 or email info@timbabuildstructures.co.uk @timbabuildstructures

Dave concluded, “Lockdown gave us the opportunity as a company to sit back, reflect on the first part of the journey, and build to increase our business. Most of our staff joined after June 2020, and this is a positive place to work, where excellent products and exceptional customer service are our bywords. We are proud of our achievements so far but are looking forward to more success.”

For more information, please see below: T 01772 346933 www.luxusdesign.co.uk

Water, Energy & Environment

Submerged

a robust kiosk to house the electronic and mechanical componentry required to operate the system. Innovative features such as temperature and pressure alarms and air filter monitoring are included as standard, with options such as acoustic lining and GSM and/or BMS communication for remote plant monitoring, available upon request.

A variable speed three phase blower to increase efficiency, reduce energy usage, reduce costs and lower the overall carbon footprint, can be installed within the kiosk on all plants above 100 PE. An optional probe can also be supplied to regulate the air supply in the biozone chamber, again maximising energy efficiency whilst reducing cost for the end user.

Uniquely engineered from robust GRP, the Rewatec SAF can cater for commercial businesses and residential communities with a population of up to 600 people.

Bespoke designs to meet specific application parameters, seasonal usage fluctuations and larger population requirements, can also be manufactured in consultation with Premier Tech’s expert in house engineering team, to meet the exact needs of end-users, engineers, architects, specifiers and consultants.

Designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with EN12566-3 for plants below 50PE, EN12255 for plants above 50PE and the British Water Code of Practice for Flows and Loads, the Rewatec SAF is capable of meeting strict effluent standards that exceed UK environmental discharge requirements, for a range of on-site applications that don’t have access to the main sewage network.

To find out more visit: https://www. premiertechaqua.com/en-gb/wastewatertreatment/sewage-treatment-plant-saf

Environmental Science Group Ltd launches comprehensive online training program in safety data sheet authoring

Environmental Science Group Ltd (ESG) announced today the launch of its first ever commercially available training course, in the field of Safety Data Sheet authoring. Following a successful roll out among their current intern program, ESG are now opening this exciting development opportunity up to all.

Available nationwide, via online, interactive learning modules, the complete training course provides candidates the chance to develop an entry-level skill base for a career opportunity, in what is, at the moment, a largely underrepresented and exclusive technical sector.

Here is what some of the internship delegates had to say, “Even as someone with very limited knowledge in this particular field, I found the course very easy to follow. It progressed logically and at a pace that allowed me to absorb the material properly...

I was always made to feel comfortable when asking questions and the lecturers were patient with everyone, ensuring we were able to grasp what we were learning...”

Release of the first module is currently planned for October 2022. Candidates wishing to register their interest, can do so via the company website: www.envsciencegroup.com

For further information, please contact: T +44 (0)1354 653222 enquiries@envsciencegroup.com

L-R: Lewis Birch, CEO & Dave O’Keefe, Managing Director at Luxus Design

Luxus Design Team

Come to the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show this Autumn!

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the UK’s best show if you’re looking to create your dream home.

Since the show began, 100,000s of homeowners have found a visit to the show the most important day of their whole extension, improvement or self-build project. The show gives you the chance to meet the designers, experts, builders and suppliers who will help you to create the home of your dreams.

The latest show held on the 24-27 March 2022

at the NEC, Birmingham, was a roaring success where thousands of products from hundreds of exhibitors were on display for attendees to see, touch and compare, and speak to the experts behind them. There were many seminars covering a range of topics from understanding costs to building your dream design project. The Advice Centre offered free 15-minite sessions where Masters Builders were on hand to offer tips to help builders to navigate the planning permission maze.

The next essential Homebuilding & Renovating

event will be held at Excel, London on the 30th September – 2nd October 2022. There will be three theatres, over 250 exhibitors, and over 50 live sessions on stage offering tailored advice for your projects. New to the show is the Home Energy Hour which comes with talks designed to inform you of the latest trends and advancements

Site Management

in home energy and help you to make your home leaner and greener.

Tickets are available now.

This is our pick of the top exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: DIY Doctor & Total Air Quality. Further details can be found on this page.

https://london.homebuildingshow.co.uk

https://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk

DIY and home improvement help and advice

DIY Doctor is a UK-based DIY and construction help and advice website for DIY novices and trade professionals alike. Our site has hundreds of DIY how-to projects covering everything from digging foundations to fitting windows and plumbing taps to hanging doors, we also have an active Q&A forum, find a tradesmen service and our very own online store plus much more.

As a company, we have fought to stamp out cowboy builders and through this we have developed our very own program that guides you through how to work successfully with tradesmen and avoid cowboy builders, that includes our very own FREE building contract.

We also have our very own online quoting and project management tool, Price Doctor, that provides an all-in-one pricing solution for both tradespeople and homeowners alike.

Using Price Doctor you can produce estimates for building work, quickly and easily produce accurate quotes, design extensions and new builds from the ground up, edit your designs and see prices change in real time to fine tune your design, manage your project from start to finish and a whole host more.

To find out more about Price Doctor and start pricing and quoting for free, see our website below. www.diydoctor.org.uk

https://pricedoctor.co.uk

A breath of fresh air in ventilation

Total Air Quality Ltd is considered one of the UK’s best domestic ventilation specialists and is Directed by Mark Phillips whose expertise and knowledge is highly respected seeing him represent the ventilation industry at Grand Designs Live on the ‘ask the expert panel’ at both the Birmingham and London exhibitions since 2011. With over 30 years’ experience in the ventilation industry, Total Air Quality Ltd offer a full turnkey service that includes the design, supply, install, commissioning and servicing of all ventilation systems.

Covering primarily the south of England from the Midlands down including London, Birmingham, Luton and Oxford, the company is well accredited with BPEC, NICEIC and a long-term member of Construction Line. Its full design service is available on ventilation systems for new properties, where the company will work with leading manufacturers to achieve the most suitable system for your property. There are three teams of qualified installers who are experienced in installing all types of ducting systems, and clients can choose between supply and install or installation only.

A complete commissioning and balancing of your ventilation system is available alongside a comprehensive maintenance service, which includes re-setting of all controls, an antibacterial clean of your MVHR unit, a re-commissioning and balancing of all grills, a full clean of the heat recovery core, and replacement of all filters with brand new filters.

For more information, please see below:

T 07435 975367 www.totalairquality.co.uk

The small tool with a big attraction! –Fridgenius Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet

Fridgenius supply the Solenoid Valve Operating Magnets that are suitable for use in refrigeration, HVAC, oil and gas installations.

Fridgenius are a family run business and have been supplying the Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet to UK and Worldwide distributors and partners since 1995. The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet ultimately solves the problem of operating a Solenoid Valve when a system is not under power. It’s small and easy to use, shaped like a cotton reel and when placed onto a solenoid valve (with coil removed), it causes the armature to open and close.

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.

The Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet is available in four sizes, 10mm, 15mm, 18mm and 20mm. It is fast and efficient and has helped hundreds of

engineers save hours on jobs. Its magnetic power converts electrically operated solenoid valves in to hand operated valves in seconds to allow service engineers to operate valves manually. Essentially, the magnet operates by magnetically lifting the stem assembly and plunger to actuate the valve during service. You can then use the solenoid valve

operating magnet to assist during installation, recovery of refrigerants, to test, troubleshoot, or manually activate and control a direct connected or pilot operated 2-way solenoid, 3-way reclaim or 4-way reversing valve.

Described as a ‘superb product’ by fellow

engineers in the industry, Fridgenius has many success stories and testimonials singing praise of its product. Just one example of a satisfied customer came from Paul a Refrigeration Engineer who stated, “I wish I had invented it! I needed help as my milk processing plant was warming up. I found that the solenoid coil had burned out and by using the Fridgenius Solenoid Valve Operating Magnet, I was able to run it permanently – setting it to cut-out under pressure. The use of this ingenious gadget had ultimately saved 14,000 litres of milk!

Thank you for a truly innovative product.”

Over the past 25 years, Fridgenius has built on its firm reputation of offering a high-quality service that is reliable, trustworthy, and based on a product that works. Customisation is also an added extra that Fridgenius can offer which is perfect if you require personal branding for retail sales or use within your own company. Pick and choose from any colour to match your corporate branding or any company logo.

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

Smart Fencing

Are you fed up of having to replace or even make do with old broken wooden fencing in your garden?

SmartFence is an innovative range of retrofit flat-pack metal garden fencing systems that has hit the UK market by storm and is becoming increasingly more popular as it delivers a maintenance-free, sturdy metal garden fencing system that can be self-assembled within minutes.

SmartFence is simple and easy to build and ideal for the DIY handy man or general builder. Once the posts have been installed as normal into a concrete foundation – of which the current range includes SmartPosts, Gen2 or Concrete H-Posts – you can then fit the lightweight plinths and the channel adapters to H Groves, and then easily slide the SmartFence Infill sections into place. To

finish, fix the top finishing rail, using coloured screws and then wash down the fence and enjoy for the next 25 years hassle-free.

There is a number of different parts listed on the company brochure that is available for download from the company website. Where it will also show you how to install, and take you through the stages of the build step by step.

Another notable innovation is the SmartFence Surface Facing Bracket that allows you to fence both sides of your garden without interfering with your neighbours. This can also be used on a cladded wall or unsightly garden shed. For more information, please see below: www.smartfenceuk.co.uk

Landscaping & External Works

Ground protection and pedestrian floor specialists

Whether you are looking for an outdoor temporary road or pathway, All Weather Access can supply a range of products to a number of industry sectors including construction and civils, events, private functions and festivals, transmission and renewables, and agriculture. From ground to grass protection, to track mats and field mats, All Weather Access has an experienced team of installers who provide an exceptionally timely, efficient and professional service.

Just some of its services include site surveys where required, haulage to and from site, installation and de-rig, hire or purchase products, dry hire if preferred, cleaning panels after hire period, and contract cleaning. All Weather Access will work with you to ensure you receive the best advice and the most suitable product for your project or event.

Its extensive product portfolio covers a range of versatile ground protection solutions for either hire or purchase for use in heavy duty, medium duty, light duty, pedestrian, permanent, and storage.

These products include Duradeck, Tufftrack, Trakmat, Euromat, Economat, Portapath, Ultradeck, Geogrid, Grassmesh, Fastcover, Mini Trakmat, and Euromat Lite. Its services come highly recommended by many clients who have left five-star reviews on its services. One customer involved in the events industry stated, “All Weather Access helped ensure that our event ran as smoothly as it did. A highly efficient service, from our first enquiry to the removal of the mats at the end of the weekend.”

Get a quote below.

https://all-weatheraccess.co.uk/get-a-quote

Looking for a largescale water feature and irrigation specialist?

From business parks and public spaces to residential developments and roof gardens, Waterscapes Limited is a leading water feature and irrigation specialist company that for over 20 years’ has been producing and installing projects for corporate, municipal and private clients across the UK and Ireland.

If you’re looking for water feature and irrigation for commercial construction, large residential developments and business parks, Waterscapes is the perfect company to provide these services. The company can offer a complete package, from design through to maintenance or any component within.

With a diverse customer base from a variety of disciplines, Waterscapes prides itself on the quality of its workmanship and equipment used to provide a high level of service that is personal to each client. From pumps to filters, sprinklers to fountain nozzles; each product is selected for its high specification and suitability for use, offered with extensive manufacturer’s warranties.

Waterscapes Limited has received much praise for its work, which is a credit to the company’s craftsmanship and uniqueness. Battersea Power Station, Facebook King’s Cross, 25 Cannon Street & Tidemill Square are just a few of the many successful projects the company hold within its portfolio.

Waterscapes provide endless creative vision and attention to detail, so there is no better time to take advantage of the company’s progressive thinking.

For more information, please see below:

T 01963 824166 http://www.waterscapes.co.uk

ECS… Quality & Value WITHOUT Compromise

Established in 2002, ECS are THE specialists in surface & waste water management, with a successful track record both nationally & Internationally.

With our head office situated in Newcastle Upon Tyne in the North East of England, our experienced team offer independent, quality advice on a large selection of products and services, ensuring that what we offer is the best solution for your scheme in hand.

Our company has two core divisions, the main one specialising in Construction/Civil Engineering

Products, formed in 2002 & the other focusing on Agricultural Products, under our ‘Farmers Friend’ brand, launched in 2003.

All ECS products are supplied to the highest quality specifications available in the market & our commitment to maintaining competitive prices without compromising the quality of our products and services is fundamental to our business.

We never have, and never will, supply products that are not ‘fit for function’ or do not pass rigorous pre dispatch quality assessments.

We are members of British Water, Constructionline, APEA, NECC & FSB and are accredited to ISO9001, ISO 14001 & ISO18001.

We pride ourselves on the products we supply & the service we give and are sure that you will not be disappointed when entrusting us with your requirements. Our products and services include, but are not limited to – Stormwater Attenuation tanks (supply & install), Separators, Flow Controls, Pump Stations, Waste Water Treatment Plants, Non/Potable Water Tanks –Above & Below Ground, Oil Tanks & Septic Tanks.

T 03456 123332 enquiries@ecs-sales.co.uk www.ecs-sales.co.uk

Tree surveys for developments (BS5837)

The SmartFence and EliteFence products came to life in early 2019 and have since grown exponentially across Ireland. Wholly Irish owned, the EliteGarden brand manufactures a variety of products for the home garden sector with an eye to the future in energy.

Barnes Associates Ltd is a leading consultancy that provides tree surveys, tree decay and tree stability assessments using hi-tch tree diagnostic equipment. Its tree surveys and arboricultural consultancy services are available to a wide range of clients, but the company mainly specialises in trees on development sites, providing BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments and method statements.

Established in 1989, the company was originally a partnership which undertook tree surgery and surveying works. In 2007, the contracting side of the business was sold, and Barnes Associates Ltd was formally established as a limited company in 2016 by its current directors, husband and wife team, Ian and Sue Barnes.

Ian has qualifications in Tree Risk Assessments (ISA TRAQ) and is a Licensed user of QTRA. He has advanced training in trees and buildings (subsidence) and is a Registered Consultant with the Arboricultural Association (RCArborA). Sue is a Chartered Landscape Architect (CMLI), as well as a Chartered Horticulturalist (C.Hort), Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv), and a registered designer of BALI and Fellow of the Arboricultural Association (F.Arbor.A). Both hold vast amounts of experience and knowledge working in the horticultural and arboricultural industry. Developing near trees? A BS5837 Tree report maybe requested, therefore, Barnes Associates Ltd have the extensive experience in this field and have undertaken additional training in this area. As well as fully assessing the constraints of a site for any legislative restrictions and planning constraints, Barnes Associates Ltd also provides high quality plans which allows information to be clearly understood, tree dimensions to be quickly identified, as well as categories, shade potential, and Root Protection Areas (RPA).

Plans can be produced with various plotting outputs to suit customers needs from 2D to 3D, and Barnes Associates Ltd is there to be called upon throughout all stages of the development process. Working alongside land owners and developers, planners and architects, Barnes Associates Ltd will find the most realistic and cost-effective solutions to tree problems, whether this is for a small extension or several hundred of units.

For more information, please see below:

T 01423 322371 info@barnesassociates.co.uk www.barnesassociates.co.uk

Our extremely popular SmartFence range of retrofit flat-pack metal garden fencing systems is the perfect replacement for old wooden panels in your garden. Made from high-quality, durable steel, SmartFence is a Maintenancefree, sturdy metal garden fencing system that can be self-assembled in minutes. Visit our website to learn more.

Bostik stars at flooring at Jodrell Bank discovery centre

Established in 1945 by the University of Manchester, Jodrell Bank in Cheshire is a deep-space observatory at the cuttingedge of radio astronomy, and is home to the iconic Lovell Telescope.

To welcome its 150,000 annual visitors and help inspire the next generation of astronomers, the UNESCO World Heritage Site was recently looking to open a new discovery centre. It appointed Kier to build the one-storey First Light Pavilion venue, and Kier enlisted WJD Flooring Specialists to install the floor coverings.

The flooring contractor then approached long-term

supplier Bostik for its subfloor preparation products and technical advice, before the Bostik technical team visited the site to inspect the subfloor and advise on the best preparation methods ahead of installation.

Observing the subfloor

The Bostik team found that, while the sand/cement screed subfloor was generally in a good condition, plastering had caused surface contamination in some areas. They advised that the contaminated zones

should be removed to return the subfloor to a strong, sound base.

The star products

Once WJD Flooring Specialists had followed this advice, its floor layers were able to commence with the application of the subfloor preparation products. The first step was to apply Bostik HYTEC E570 ONE COAT to suppress the high levels of moisture in the subfloor. Compatible with underfloor heating systems, the epoxy surface DPM contains the exact quantities of resin and hardener ready for mixing and provides protection up to 97% RH.

T +44 (0)1785 272625

info@bostik-profloor.co.uk

https://www.bostik-profloor.co.uk

Helping You With Your Tile Projects

Jangro enhances health and safety training module

Jangro, the largest network of independent janitorial and cleaning distributors in the UK and Ireland, has made further enhancements to its award-winning and CPD-accredited e-learning platform, the Jangro Learning Management Solution (LMS). Its newly refreshed health and safety training course is now live and available for operatives to complete at: www.jangrolms.net

Often perceived as a career requiring limited (or zero) skills, cleaning can actually be a hazardous occupation. For example, many chemical products used are dangerous and, if handled incorrectly, can be detrimental to health, the environment, and even cause fires.

The newly enhanced Health and Safety module takes 30 minutes to complete, during which users will learn to:

▲ Identify risks in cleaning

▲ Prevent accidents during cleaning

▲ Recognise their responsibilities regarding health and safety

▲ Identify chemical and biological hazards in the workspace.

By the end of the course, they will have been taught to understand health and safety signs and hazard symbols, identify possible accidents, and eliminate risks in the most effective way.

Accessible to all Jangro customers and their staff, the LMS is designed to give clients the tools to get their teams fully trained quickly and efficiently, so that they can offer a safe and high quality cleaning service.

Highly accessible and fully interactive, this innovative, versatile e-learning platform covers a wide range of topics, with varying course lengths. Users can, therefore, dip in and out of sessions as required and train remotely at times that suit them. Other modules include Colour Coding & Infection Control, Washroom Hygiene, COSHH, Floor Care, Kitchen Hygiene, and many more. To learn more about this and the other courses available, please visit: https://jangrolms.net

info@tilesupplysolutions.com

Zip helps Facilities Managers reduce drinking water legionella risk

Leading drinking water system manufacturer Zip Water has for the first time launched a system designed to reduce the risk of dispensing legionella and other bacteria in drinking water by 99.9%, verified by rigorous independent testing.

Developed specifically for the healthcare and aged care markets, or anywhere additional peace of mind is required, Zip HydroTap UltraCare uses an innovative combination of four protective barriers to provide the ultimate safeguard against waterborne bacteria and viruses. An enhanced version of Zip’s market-leading HydroTap, it delivers instant filtered boiling and chilled water and is set to advance the delivery of drinking water in locations where there is high-risk to end users.

Of the four protective barriers, the first is Zip’s MicroPurity filtration. The 0.2 micron, carbon-free filter reduces cysts by 99.99%, while also ensuring that existing protective levels of chlorine remain in the water supply.

SteriTouch, a market-leading antimicrobial additive that reduces surface bacterial by 99.99%, is the second barrier. It is inside key components within the water path, as well as being embedded in the touch pad of the Classic Plus.

The third barrier is the inclusion of a Zip MicroPurity UV-C LED module for chilled water dispensing. This disinfects water as it is dispensed, reducing the chance of recontamination and common waterborne bacteria.

The final element is the HydroCare service plan, which ensures the HydroTap UltraCare always performs to the highest levels of hygiene, efficiency and reliability with tailored service plans, a bespoke sanitisation regime and filter replacement.

Please visit the HydroTap UltraCare website: https://www.zipwater.com/ultracare or call: 03456 005005 for more information.

Tool Fair Show Review – Top Exhibitors

Power tools, hand tools, building equipment

Toolfair is a regional show brought to you by the publishers of Professional Builder magazine. Toolfair is the perfect show for builders who work in the trade who largely depend on quality tools to enhance the efficiency of their work. The show offers attendees the chance to see first-hand new products, special offers, witness live demonstrations of the latest tools and equipment available within the industry as well as build up their CPD approved hours, meet the manufacturers and network with other trades.

Each year, Toolfair opens its doors in six different locations to a visitor base of a variety of trades and merchants. Running alongside ElexShow as well as the Heating & Plumbing training zone, visitors can access any area, which encourages a vast amount of exposure for all participating brands and exhibitors.

Upcoming Toolfair 2022-23 venues include:

▲ CBS ARENA, COVENTRY: 14TH & 15TH SEPTEMBER 2022

▲ WESTPOINT, EXETER:

Quality branded Test & Measurement equipment and calibration

Test Instrument Centre is a trading name of the Alpha Electronics Group of Companies which are the UK’s leading multi-location Test Instrument Solutions Provider, with a strong emphasis on building and retaining strategic relationships utilising its 35 years in the Test & Measurement industry.

Offering local knowledge, nationwide, Alpha Electronics Group has three UK offices based in Atherton, Maidstone and Newport. Test Equipment Sales, Calibration & Servicing, Equipment Hire & Training form the core

business functions with test equipment centres strategically placed in the South, North and West of the UK for nationwide coverage.

Alpha Electronics Group exhibited at Tool Fair 2022 representing the latest test equipment from some of its key manufacturers Megger, Fluke, Metrel, Kewtech, HIKMicro Thermal, Socket & See and Seaward.

Supplying and demonstrating test equipment nationwide is part of the company’s DNA,

20TH & 21ST OCTOBER 2022

▲ SANDOWN PARK, SURREY: 3RD & 4TH NOVEMBER 2022

▲ BOLTON ARENA, BOLTON: 9TH & 10TH MARCH 2023

▲ ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDON: 30TH & 31ST MARCH 2023

▲ YEC, HARROGATE: 27TH & 28TH APRIL 2O23.

For your chance to meet Big Wipes, DeWALT, IRWIN, WERA, MAKITA and many other industry leading brands, book your free tickets now.

which is why the Tool Fair was a huge success for some of its notable key sellers being Megger & Metrel Multifunction Testers with EV Testing adaptors & HIK Thermal Camera’s for underfloor heating, damp detection & power flushing.

Alpha Electronics Group has an experienced team of experts who are trained to the highest quality in providing solutions for a vast range of industries. If you’re involved in Electrical & Facilities Management, Power & Utilities, Rail Services, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Defence & Aerospace, and Scientific & R&D, get in touch today. www.alpha-electronics.com

Approved Training for Electricians & Electrical Contractors

up a reputation for both excellent courses and very high pass rates.

▲ Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations

▲ Domestic Installer

This is our pick of the top exhibitors from this year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Alpha Electronics & Erudite Training. Further details can be found on this page.

Contact https://toolfair.info

Erudite Training is a Greater Manchester – based centre specialising in courses for Electricians and Electrical Contractors and those looking to work in the industry. As an approved City & Guilds, EAL and LCL Awards centre, they offer a range of courses that are recognised nationally.

Over the last thirteen years, Erudite has built

Erudite believes every aspiring electrician should have access to first-rate training at a fantastic price. Knowledgeable lecturers; comfortable surroundings; in-depth, enjoyable learning – all without a premium price. Whether you are just starting out, have been working in the industry for a number of years or want to expand your existing knowledge, Erudite Training has the course for you.

Courses are delivered in-house or customised training for clients and businesses covering a range of topics from various industries can be provided at your premises.

▲ Basic Electrical Understanding

▲ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

▲ 2391 Inspection & Test

▲ 2392 Fundamental Inspection & Test

▲ 2377 PAT Testing

▲ 2919 EV Charging

▲ Temporary Power Systems (BS 7909)

▲ Emergency Lighting & Fire Alarm Systems

▲ 2396 Level 4 Design & Verification

▲ NVQ On-site Assessments.

For more information or advice on courses offered, please see details featured below: T 01614 257996 enquiries@eruditetraining.net www.eruditetrainingltd.co.uk

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Provider of international Test Equipment since 1987, contributing to some of the UK’s major infrastructure projects and services, with a strong presence in High Voltage applications.

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