Pre-pandemic confidence has returned to SALTEX as nearly 15% more visitors attended the 2022 show. Over 8,300 attendees from across the UK and over 50 countries streamed through the doors over the two day event at Birmingham NEC from 2-3 November 2022, signalling a return to pre-pandemic levels.
These latest figures confirm the confidence of visitors and exhibitors in SALTEX as the industry’s must-attend event for all those involved in the groundscare and turfcare industries.
Geoff Webb, CEO of The Grounds Management Association (GMA), the event organisers says, “SALTEX has long been the
flagship show for the industry and, in its 76th year, showed that, after the challenges of the pandemic, confidence from both visitors and exhibitors has returned. With nearly 15% more visitors than the 2021 show, SALTEX delivered on offering visitors the widest array of equipment and products to explore, with over 400 brands on display, and offered exhibitors the largest audience to showcase
their products to. As a not-forprofit, everything we earn gets ploughed back into the industry through investment in resources and initiatives that benefit the groundscare sector, so, with the 2022 show being such a hit, we look forward to beginning work on ensuring we build on this success and make the 2023 show even better for the sector.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back at SALTEX from 1-2 November 2023.”
This is our second pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s event, listed here in alphabetical order: Turftank. Further details can be found on this page.
www.saltex.org.uk
Turf Tank are the innovative inventors of Turf Tank
One – the world’s first autonomous line marking robot for sports pitches. Used across the world across all levels and disciplines of sport, you’ve more than likely come across the great works of Turk Tank within sports facilities, local parks and recreation grounds, Universities and Schools, and even Premier League Football Clubs.
Offering a fully automated system, the Turf Tank One is ingenious in helping groundsmen to save considerable time and money on tasks that could easily be arduous and time-consuming. This product could quite literally save you thousands of pounds annually while simultaneously improving the quality of your pitches.
Turf Tank only takes 5 minutes to set up and can mark a full-sized elite football pitch in 21 minutes. With 120+ layouts to choose from, the Tank negates the need for strings and manual measurements freeing up more time for your organisation to run more efficiently.
Turf Tank was a stand out exhibitor at SALTEX – Turf Management Show 2022 where it not only won an award for having the ‘Best Stand Design and Customer
Build2Perform Live is organised by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and had a record breaking event at London’s ExCeL from 29-30 November 2022.
Build2Perform Live is the meeting place for forward-thinking industry professionals, visionary speakers, leading industry exhibitors and young talent.
The LIVE two-day event features over 50 hours of approved CPD, 150 speakers & over 100 exhibitors.
The CIBSE CPD accredited
programme is carefully curated by CIBSE Divisions, CIBSE Special Interest Groups and the Build2Perform Live Advisory Committee, with specialist speakers invited from across the built environment.
Attendees include key decisionmakers in the industry alongside government officials, senior management, facility managers, consultants, property development companies and experts across the spectrum of the building service sector.
The show returns to London’s ExCeL from 5-6 December 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Viega. Further details can be found on this page.
www.build2perform.co.uk
Press connection piping technology
Viega has piping solutions for drinking water, gas and high temperature applications across copper, steel, stainless steel and polymer. Our press connections are designed with double pressing – before and after the compression – to ensure a permanent seal that resists torsion and longitudinal forces. Press connections are up to 80% faster to install compared with soldering, and without the need for hot works, it is also safer and cleaner.
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Experience’, but also for the many opportunities it relished to establish new connections with future customers & industry professionals. Turf Tank was recently named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 achieving 9th place in the Innovative Robotics category. For more information, be sure to head to the website or get in touch using the contact details below:
T +44 (0)1332 313332 info@turftank.com https://turftank.com/en/
Viega is an expert in healthy drinking water in buildings and is one of the global market and technology leaders in the installation sector. As a quality-focused family business employing almost 5,000 people, the company has over 120 years of experience in building technology.
Our core areas of expertise include maintaining and developing drinking water hygiene, energy efficiency, comfort and safety in buildings. With ten locations around the world, the Viega Group produces more than 17,000 products and systems.
We provide 100% German designed, engineered and manufactured pre-wall and drainage solutions. For pre-wall, we offer a range of KIWA approved concealed cisterns. Our beautifully designed and engineered flush plates are universally compatible with our concealed cisterns and mounting frames. This reduces selection complexity.
Contact
T +44 (0)204 582 6495 sales@viega.co.uk www.viega.co.uk
In this issue of Building & Facilities News, we are proud to announce Toolco as our Packaging & Roofing Company of the Month.
Toolco exhibited at this year’s BUDMA Expo in Poznań: the largest construction trade fair in Eastern Europe. With over 34 years history in the automotive and packaging sector, the company are now moving further into the roofing industry, with a full extensive range of roofing accessories.
Established in 1985 in Chicago, USA as a wire and tinplate component producer, the company moved to its permanent headquarters to Poland in 1991. Diversifying its production towards automotive metal part production for household names such as FIAT and DEAWOO, the company expanded to producing electrical components, cargo packaging products and currently, roof accessories. Due to the popularity of the low-cost, highquality products, Toolco opened a second production facility, to increase capability.
The Toolco company are well known across the UK for its extensive range of packaging solutions: strapping buckles and seals, wire clips, metal clips, clips for PET tapes, clips for steel tapes, clamps, tags, lifting lugs, plastic corners, dispensers for strapping and foil and accessories for steel strapping.
With the business remit now focused on roof accessories, the company offers a widening portfolio of products from: snow protection systems, roof walkways, ridge tapes, chimney tapes, roof valleys, eaves accessories, tiles clips, ventilation chimneys and robust protection against birds. With customers located all across Europe, Asia and North America, this experienced company has increased exponentially with its business growth market share. We spoke to Company
Director, Krzysztof Mitroszewski, to find out more about this strategic move into roofing accessories, “We work in many sectors thanks to the wide range of machinery and production know-how. In the past we were focused on automotive, then packaging sector but lately we are growing in the roofing sector.
“We have many innovative products. Lately, we have started to manufacture chimneys for gravitational ventilation that have superior efficiency.
“Soon we will offer kitchen chimney hoods that work without making any noise and are able to ventilate better than traditional hoods, thanks to a different interior construction.”
Located in the north east of Poland across two locations in Bialystok and Monki, the company produces roofing accessories for roofing tile manufacturers, roofing/
construction distributors, roofers’ associations and roofing contractors. With a state-of-the-art research and development facility, the in-house engineering team are currently working on next generational, innovative roofing industry products. All Toolco’s products are precisiondriven, all certified to quality-assured ISO 9001: 2015 standards.
Toolco provides metal roofing accessories, offering robust longevity against all-weather variables such as snow and lighting, while offering comprehensive thermal insulation.
During the current cost-of-living crisis, saving on expensive energy bills is advantageous to all home and business owners. The Toolco experts have designed ingenious products to help protect chimneys against UV radiation and further cracking. The full range includes roof valleys, ridge area accessories, roofing membranes, roof tile clips, sealing systems, fireplace and eaves accessories.
To find out more about Toolco’s full roofing solution packages, see the website below: T 0048501416115 export@toolco.pl www.toolcoaccessories.com/en/
In this issue of Building & Facilites News, we are proud to announce AJ Products as our Ergonomic Workplace Furniture Company of the Month.
Scandinavian design has all the hallmarks of functional beauty: distinguishable simplicity and flawless minimalism.
In 1975, Anders Johansson (AJ) started AJ Products from his parents’ basement in Sweden, seizing on a gap in the market for a mail-order company supplying workplace products. The AJ Group now operates in 21 European countries, with factories in Poland, Lithuania and Slovakia.
The company is still owned outright by the Johansson family, with Anders’ son Enock now CEO at the Halmstad headquarters in Sweden.
AJ Products (UK) Ltd was launched in 1999 and now operates from Farnborough, Hampshire, offering an extensive range of over 15,000 products for offices, warehouses, industrial facilities and schools. The range includes: office chairs, sit-stand desks, storage cabinets, lockers, work benches, warehouse shelving and much, much more. We caught up with Helen Beebe, UK Managing Director, to find out more.
“We offer a unique end-to-end service, from personalised, impartial advice to help you optimise your space and design your workspace for your specific needs, through to flexible delivery options including assembly and installation. Since the pandemic, we’ve seen huge growth in home-office furniture and collaborative workspaces suited to hybrid working, and as experts in ergonomic design, products such as height-adjustable desks and active seating, including balance stools and desk bikes have been extremely popular!”
The average person spends a phenomenal 90,000 hours at work during their lifetime and for office workers, that means thousands of hours sitting at a desk. With prolonged sedentary sitting thought to be linked to slower metabolism, affecting blood sugar and circulation, it is important to consider the health benefits of ergonomic home/office furniture.
The FLEXUS standing-desk for example comes in eye-catching beech, white or dark grey colours, with a beautiful curved top and practical cable holes. With the touch of a push button, the desk height is adjusted for sitting or standing throughout the workday. Available in a variety of lengths and desktop shapes, this desk is an excellent workplace investment for valued employees, maximising good posture and preventing muscle and spinal injuries.
For periods of sitting down during the workday, the high-back LANCASTER office chair has easily adjustable seat depth, and seat and back height, with a synchronisation mechanism for optimal comfort. The upholstered fabric is made from 100% recycled PET bottles, making this chair stylish and fully sustainable.
AJ Products prides itself on offering leading ergonomic workplace furniture designs and offers huge service flexibility to customers as Helen Beebe elaborates.
“Many of our regular customers will go onto our online shop and self-select products easily, but
for larger companies fitting out a new warehouse or office, they benefit from our Project Sales Team’s knowledge and expertise.
“Using cutting-edge CET software, beautiful, refined workspaces can be designed with products such as our latest range QBUS, a modular storage solution. We want our customers to enjoy our products for as long as possible and as part of that promise, we give a full seven year warranty with all products. Our commitment to exceptional customer service sees frequent return custom across many industries.”
See AJ Products at The Facilities Show: ExCeL, London, 16-18 May 2023.
To view the whole range and to speak to the Project Sales Team, see the details below:
T 01252 359760
info@ajproducts.co.uk
www.ajproducts.co.uk
Leading innovator and manufacturer of site safety equipment Oxford Plastics has issued its sustainability report which outlines plans to further reduce its carbon footprint.
The company, which has been running for over 35 years, has published its ‘Site Carbon Footprint & Product Carbon Footprint through the Supply Chain’ report which outlines its dedication to reducing carbon emissions through both its design and manufacturing processes, along with its supply chain.
In the report, Oxford Plastics has pledged to ensure its products are lightweight, durable and repairable, meaning that it is able to reduce the consumption of carbon by both themselves and their customers.
Charlotte Whiteley, Oxford Plastics Marketing Manager, said, “We strive to be a sustainable SME and hope that this carbon footprint report can facilitate other businesses to do the same. It is Oxford Plastic’s intention to review our carbon impact on an annual basis, and to use these results to further decrease the carbon impact of our business, our products, and our supply chain as a whole.”
The report not only outlines the company’s carbon footprint
BBL Batteries is a leading UK battery specialist, embracing the latest technology and helping businesses make the most of a fantastic opportunity.
BBL Batteries is a leading, multi branch, UK-based, battery business that is increasingly focused on the development, introduction and distribution of new and improved battery technologies to today’s market.
Founded in 1972 and proud to remain one of the few fully independent family enterprises in the aftermarket, BBL Batteries understands that being successful in an ever increasingly competitive market is down to a number of core competences. These include experience, expertise and unrivalled, superior customer service as well as the desire to solve problems and advise on solutions that work for our customers.
We source our batteries from across the globe and have long standing relationships with the world’s leading manufacturers. This enables us to ensure a consistent stock holding and onwards supply of premium quality batteries at fantastic value. We have a dedicated, inhouse team that assemble both bespoke and ‘off the shelf’ battery packs which can be delivered the next day.
Our VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) ranges include the full suite of Yuasa NP and Yucell batteries. In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of Fire & Security batteries and battery packs covering Nickel Cadmium (NiCad), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
calculations, but also includes case studies of some of its most popular products, such as the LowPro 23/05 Road Plate in comparison to steel road plates.
The LowPro 23/05 road plate is proven to have a significantly lower footprint, with a saving of 79% of carbon emissions over its lifetime due to its lightweight and durable design.
The Oxfordshire based company has published the report on its website, which can be viewed at: www.oxfordplastics.com/ file/100290.003_OPS_ Sustainability%20Guide_A4.pdf
For more details about their sustainability plans, visit: www.oxfordplastics.com/ en-gb/innovation/sustainability
Designing sustainable spaces within hotels poses a challenge, both financially and in terms of guest experience, but it is essential if they want to remain a popular booking choice and keep ahead of the competition.
When it comes to planning refurbishments, hotels want designs with the wow factor but with minimal disruption, so as not to lose any revenue. There is also now the added ‘green’ pressure not to waste FF&E structures despite needing to keep up with trends or dealing with general wear and tear.
With the mantra of ‘wrap, don’t scrap’, leading architectural films supplier Architextural has the answer, offering the prospect of a whole new look at a fraction of the cost – or waste.
Marketing manager, Lindsay Appleton, says, “With almost a third of landfill waste resulting from the construction and demolition of buildings, reusing existing furniture and fittings is certainly the more environmentally friendly option.
“The use of architectural films allows hotel owners and designers to give what already exists, which
may still be structurally sound, a new lease of life.”
Fitted easily by qualified installers, with very little disruption to day-to-day operations, architectural films can mimic the look and feel of all sorts of materials, both natural and synthetic, at a fraction of the usual price.
What’s more, they’re created to be long-lasting and durable, making wrapping the perfect choice for high-traffic areas, such as reception rooms, cafés and bars.
For more information about Architextural’s marketleading range of architectural films, visit the website at: www.architextural.co.uk
which are commonly used for Emergency Lighting applications. Indeed, we can offer a quality solution for every conceivable application. If the application is unique, our specialist Battery Pack specialists can design and assemble bespoke battery packs based on a customer’s exact requirements.
For further information, advice or to order, please do contact us on 0808 168 0635 or email: sales@bblbatteries.co.uk
Leakage and domestic consumption are the two primary strands of water conservation in the UK.
Reduce leaks, design out joints on pipes and prepare for smarter meters
It has been calculated that 25% of water leakage on the customer side, ie. service pipe leakage. While this can be due to old and corroded lead supply, the majority of leaks originate from joints in the supply pipe. The House Building Federation (HBF) and Water UK have since 2014 issued best practice guidelines. Of the 5 principles, 4 relate to minimising use and leakage.
Meter location best practice guidelines
1. Preferably water companies should use the Water UK/HBF Amended Contaminated Land Assessment Guidance Document for new sites and connections.
2. The use of a continuous and uninterrupted length of service pipe from the water main to the dwelling. The service pipe should be designed and constructed in such a way as to minimise the risk of leakage.
3. The stop tap should be located above ground.
4. Water meters should be located above ground.
5. Water companies should consider the use
of technology such as ‘smart’ metering to enhance the accessibility of water consumption data for both homeowners and themselves.
An early adopter of the surface mounted meter housing is Portsmouth Water. For over 15 years they have applied a no joint policy to water supply pipes coupled with an above ground meter enclosure which probably explains their primary place at the top of the leakage charts and contributes to their high placing in the D-MeX and C-MeX league tables since 2019.
Bob Taylor, CEO, Portsmouth Water, explained their philosophy, “In the context of the Water UK Public Interest Commitment on leakage, our recent industry level reviews and our desire to build ‘leak free’ new networks have highlighted further evidence of the need to improve quality standards at the point of installation of new networks, with poor quality pipe joints often the source of future leakage.
“Portsmouth Water’s policy of having a single joint free service pipe from mains connection right the way through to the wall mounted boundary box has certainly improved confidence around the longer-term quality of these new assets from a leakage perspective. This policy is also helpful in the context of reducing customer side leakage and emerging knowledge in this area is showing that this is a bigger challenge than our previous understanding indicated.”
Steve Leigh, Managing Director, Groundbreaker, and developer of the wall mounted boundary box, has over 40 years’ experience in the water industry. “We’ve been putting pipes in holes in the ground to protect them from frost for decades,” he explained.
“Although it works, today’s new materials allow for a much better solution. Keeping pipes on the surface reduces the risk of leaks developing and allows for easy repair and maintenance. It’s just a must better method of working.”
Steve continued, “The advent of new smart metering options has also highlighted the problems of burying meters in a hole in the ground. Groundbreaker allows for a stronger communications signal strength relative to underground meter installation. Such systems have been proven to be able to be read from over 2 miles away from a single pick-up point and worldwide if linked to the internet.”
Replacing supply pipes, the quick and easy solution
Surface mounting and joint free supply does not need to be restricted to new build. Traditionally, any supply replacement programme requires major excavations outside a property and causes huge disruption
within. Resulting in mess and disturbance to householders over several days. This disruption has often been the cause of users’ reluctance to have the work undertaken, hence allowing leaks to persist.
Using insulated supply pipes and surface mounted boundary boxes, a new water service can be routed up the external face of the building and connected to the internal plumbing above ground level, whether this is the ground floor or upper storey.
INSUduct® only requires one simple core drilled hole through the wall, at an appropriate point to connect with the internal plumbing. This enables most water supply replacements to be completed within a couple of hours, without the traditional mess and disruption to the householders or occupiers.
Just as in a new supply, a no joint method of installation is used.
Reduce usage, a fit and forget solution
Water conservation is the key to reducing energy bills. Heating water accounts for nearly 1/5th of energy use in UK homes.
Approximately 40% of domestic water usage is from bathroom and kitchen taps and showers. ‘Eco’ or water saving shower heads are designed to restrict the water flow to a single outlet are highly effective but retrofits like these come at a price, especially larger properties with multiple bathrooms.
For households on an increasingly tight budget, or developers trying to minimise costs, multiple fittings for each tap or shower might not be an investment they are able to make.
The alternative is whole site flow reduction. Fitting a device, such as Groundbreaker’s NRv2 LoFlo®, at the meter regulates the level of flow entering customer premises – regardless of network pressure. As the flow of water into the premises is limited, then the amount used in ‘time controlled’ activities is also limited – but without providing a degradation of service. More importantly not requiring any intervention or behavioural change on the part of the customer, so leading to ‘natural’ reduction in consumption.
For further information on the full range of Groundbreaker products, visit: www.groundbreaker.co.uk
The most consistent issue we see in commercial hot water systems is oversizing, whether through lack of understanding of application design or concerns over providing suitable back up to ensure system continuity. The result of oversizing is however always the same, unnecessary capital costs for system supply and installation, and ongoing excess operational costs associated with higher energy demands and therefore greater carbon emissions.
As companies seek to adopt greener building operations, replacing old gas-fired systems with like-for-like electric is another guaranteed way to gain an oversized system. This can best be avoided by understanding your actual hot water demands and designing the replacement to meet those specific needs. This is why accurate system data is so valuable.
Live metering by Adveco is a temporary, simple to install, noninvasive onsite process that generates consistent 24/7 data on
existing hot water systems to accurately understand actual usage, including critical peak demands. Adveco’s specialist engineers will visit the site, providing an overall visual assessment and fit the meter. The data, once processed, is used to generate a report with design recommendations for a replacement system that meets the exact needs of the building.
Data collected with Adveco’s live metering service has already enabled organisations to avoid excess capital costs while reducing emissions in line with decarbonisation strategies. It has demonstrated, for example, that a gas-fired hot water systems operating at 60kW can be directly replaced by a system based around a smaller 12kW ARDENT electric boiler and a cylinder optimised to meet storage requirements reducing carbon emissions by 2,800kg per annum. The demands of a system operating two 50kW gas-fired water heaters could be replaced with a 24kW electric water heater and heat pump supplying the preheat, reducing emissions by 5,100kg per annum, with both replacement designs able to provide more than enough storage capacity to meet unexpected demands.
By optimising the use of air source heat pumps, electric boiler and hot water cylinders, not only are capital investments reduced, but so too is the system size and complexity, making for easier installation and potential to recover valuable plant room space during refurbishment.
Replacing gas fired water heating with an electric system still has several cost implications. Correct sizing with metered data can reduce costs of purchasing and installing new hardware,
potentially saving tens of thousands of pounds depending on the scale and complexity of the DHW application. Decarbonisation of hot water does however come with higher operational costs and will continue to do so while grid electric prices remain higher than those of gas grid supplies. The application of renewables including heat pumps and solar thermal can reduce, but not completely offset those direct electric costs. This needs to be recognised and factored into a business’ energy budget as part a successful decarbonisation strategy.
The advantage though is clearly defined in the reduction of carbon emissions, and, as work continues to decarbonise the electricity grid, the emission reduction figures supplied in the new system design should improve considerably, adding further environmental value to the system over the course of its operational lifespan.
Talk to Adveco about booking an assessment of your property’s hot water system.
www.adveco.co
Vectaire’s low energy MVHRs and MEVs ventilate homes, hotels, apartments, student accommodation or care homes, ensuring good indoor air quality for residents. They provide continuous ventilation, extract pollutants and humidity, and help combat mould and condensation. Heat recovery units maintain a constant intake of fresh, filtered air with high heat exchange efficiency to help keep homes warmer and save on energy costs.
Midis and Maxis (upright MVHRs) offer the option of integral LCD or remote LCD commissioning. ‘BY-AT’ models incorporate acoustic attenuation for really low noise levels. In-line EVOs, Mini and Studio are easily installed and are commissioned via a remote LCD. All have independent, variable speed adjustment for each motor.
The two sizes of Microbox (MEVs) are in-line units requiring only one discharge grille, use the minimum amount of ductwork (fewer fire dampers and less coring), and also have variable speed options.
AND Vectaire now has two sizes of PurgeBox units. They remove humidity, poor quality air and stale odours QUICKLY in residential buildings using purge ventilation.
They can also help with overheating issues and can be used as stand-alone units or installed in conjunction with an MVHR or MEV system.
All these units are made in our UK factory to ISO9001 and ISO14001.
Contact: Carol Auster, Vectaire Ltd
T 01494 522333
F 01494 522337 www.vectaire.co.uk
In line with the UK’s Net-Zero targets, local governments are transitioning communities to a greener future. Kemsley Community Centre, based in Sittingbourne, Kent, were looking for a more energy efficient and sustainable system to heat and cool their large and multiple areas of the Community Centre to replace a 1960s oil-fired system. Phoenix ACR, specialists in AC and Refrigeration, specified a Panasonic R32 split system with 4 x 20kW PACi outdoor units and 11 of the Panasonic PACi NX Elite range of wall mounted indoor units with nanoe™X.
The new system needed to meet the needs of the entire community centre, covering the main hall, bar area and reception area. Each section required units suited to the individual area, which could seamlessly combine and function under a single control system.
In the main hall and bar area, 11 Panasonic PACi NX Elite wall-mounted units with nanoe™X were installed, these are especially beneficial for high ceiling areas such as found in the community centre. The reception area has two PACi ceiling suspended units, the slim design making them more discreet for the smaller room along with being one of the quietest units currently on the market.
For more information on Panasonic’s wide range of AC units, please visit: www.aircon.panasonic.eu or to find out more about Phoenix ACR, visit: www.phoenix-acr.co.uk
The National Painting and Decorating Show, held at Coventry Building Society Arena from 22-23 November 2022, celebrated its 28th year as the trade’s biggest national showcase for products, materials, ancillaries, services, ideas and good practice bringing together suppliers, stockists, designers, facility managers and contractors for a festival of all that’s best in this vibrant industry, that visitors really can’t afford to miss.
Over 100 leading international manufacturers representing thousands of brands partner with start-ups that bring enterprise and innovation into the business of surface preparation, decoration and remedial treatments.
The exhibition is seen as the natural launchpad for developments in surface coatings, application techniques and restoration materials and as such attracts attendees from all parts of the UK.
Meet the manufacturers, exchange ideas with other decorating professionals, and discover new ways to build a better decorating business. Free entry at easy-
Osmo UK successfully launched their latest product and wood oil colour range at The National Painting & Decorating Show. If you missed it, the team has now created a brandnew collection of 120 bespoke colours, aptly named Elements®, that are grouped by the four elements – air, earth, fire, and water – reflecting the varying tones we visually experience on Earth.
to-reach venue in the heart of the UK.
The show returns to Coventry Building Society Arena from 21-22 November 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Annie Sloan Interiors, CleverPaint Ltd, CTEC, Osmo UK, Tembé DIY Products Ltd & Trivec. Further details can be found on this page.
www.paintshow.co.uk
Annie Sloan Interiors is a family run, market leading, international interiors brand based in Oxford, UK. We were established in 1990, when Annie introduced the world to her revolutionary furniture paint, Chalk Paint®. Over 30 years of experience later, and we are still the first name in no-prep furniture paint. We’ve recently expanded our range to include Annie Sloan Wall Paint and Annie Sloan Satin Paint too.
Chalk Paint can be used for flooring, kitchen cabinets, and walls which require a breathable finish. It’s also specifically designed to apply to virtually any surface with no need to prep, and can be used to achieve a myriad of decorative finishes. This paint is a real problem solver!
Annie Sloan Wall Paint is an
incredibly richly pigmented interiors paint, meaning more coverage in fewer coats. Annie Sloan Wall Paint is wipe-clean,
durable and designed to withstand life in even the most high traffic areas of a family home.
Annie Sloan Satin Paint gives a mid-sheen finish to skirting, architrave, doors, bannisters and all other interior woodwork.
Our mission has always been to make painting as easy and as fool-proof as it possibly can be, by providing the best tools for every job. Our trade programme offers discounted trade prices, next day delivery, and bespoke account management.
www.anniesloan.com/tradeprogramme
T +44 (0)1865 770061 trade@anniesloan.com
www.AnnieSloan.com Follow us @anniesloanhome
CleverPaint Ltd is the UK and Ireland distributor for MagPaint Europe products, and is passionate about its range of specialised paints designed with a function of turning plain surfaces into creative, exciting areas for creativity, collaboration and fun. As well as being environmentally friendly and safe, MagPaint Europe has been an innovative global market leader in (ferro) magnetic wall paint for over 18 years and has expanded its range to include top-quality writable and special effect paints.
The current range now consists of magnetic paint & plaster,
blackboard paints in a range of quirky colours, SketchPaint whiteboard paint and special effect paints such as BeamerPaint projection paint, glow-in-the-dark GlowPaint, and Greenscreen paints for filmmakers and Vloggers.
CleverPaint Ltd was a standout exhibitor at last year’s National Painting and Decorating Show 2022, where dozens of attendees
flocked to Stand 61 to discover all the latest products and possibilities available to them using these innovative products. CleverPaint enjoyed the relaxed environment of the show and the opportunity to showcase the products in person with great impact.
Whether you’re an avid DIY enthusiast looking to spruce up your home or a Painting Professional looking for a product that can withstand a much larger project, CleverPaint Ltd as the solutions for you. www.cleverpaint.co.uk
The CT1 stand at the National Painting & Decorating Show (NPDS) in the CBS Arena, Coventry, was one of the busiest, as visitors flocked to see the very best products and problem-solving solutions.
CT1, is the Number 1 Sealant and Adhesive of choice for trades in every sector of the construction industry and used by painting and decorating professionals across Britain. Because it’s solvent free CT1 is guaranteed never to shrink and crack, so it’s the ultimate filler for their internal and external projects. At the NPDS CT1 showcased Peel Tec, the revolutionary, easy to use Methyl Chloride FREE paint remover in a handy aerosol can that removes all coatings within minutes.
When the EU banned Methyl Chloride a few years ago it left the industry without an effective replacement. Conventional paint strippers were left ineffective and much more time and effort was needed for stripping paint and coatings away. With a unique formulation Peel Tec is the solution! It dramatically reduces labour time and cost and helping painters and decorators complete more
jobs in a shorter space of time. It will easily remove old layers of paint and lacquer on surfaces of stone, asphalt, metal and wood without damaging the base material, and prepares the surface perfectly for re-coating.
Peel Tec in available from all good paint and decorating suppliers and builders’ merchants nationwide, and online from: www.ct1.com
Peel Tec video at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9KaC6nl8FI
Osmo Country Shades is the new wood finish to join the exterior product range. This high-performance wood finish offers excellent durability in all weather conditions, while protecting the wood surface from harmful and damaging UV rays. Country Shades has excellent coverage too, offering up to 26m2 per litre with just one coat and making it very suitable for a range of applications, such as cladding, fencing, furniture, garden buildings, and more.
Order the new Elements® Colour Card for free, direct from the Osmo UK website for an exact match colour representation, before purchasing Country Shades. The Osmo team
are always on hand with expert advice and wood-related knowledge.
Give wood the colour and protection it deserves. Osmo, Good For Wood.
Contact: Anthony Mason
T 01296 481220 sales@osmouk.com
www.osmouk.com
Are you already handling wastewater responsibly? When cleaning spraying equipment, brushes, rollers or an industrial machine, wastewater is generated. Discharging this wastewater into the sewers or cleaning these tools in the sink or shower is not allowed, and should not be accepted any longer. Trivec Eco Solutions’ systems offer a two-in-one solution; cleaning tools and treating wastewater. By working with a wastewater system, you prevent:
1. Unnecessary pollution of the environment
2. Clogging of pipes and drainage of your workplace
3. Waste of time cleaning tools
4. Fines in the event of environmental inspections
Trivec Eco – The expert in wastewater treatment We offer a solution for wastewater contaminated with paint, glue, lacquers, stains or inks. Cleaning tools is important for maintaining quality and material. The water generated in the process cannot and should not simply be flushed down the drain.
For more than 25 years, TrivecEco’s wastewater treatment systems have provided the solution for environmentally friendly treatment of wastewater from any size company. From a few litres at a time to hundreds of litres, there is a solution for every size.
Contact
T +31 512 510035 info@trivec.eu www.trivececo.co.uk
Tembé DIY Products Ltd explains why the time to act is now.
Key environmental drivers such as climate change are making many market sector organisations re-evaluate their impact on the sustainability of the planet.
While plastic consumption has decreased in general by 2.7% within the UK, during the last 24 months, total plastic waste within the construction industry, has alarmingly increased by a staggering 69.8%. (Source DEFRA)
Furthermore, an estimated 45.4 million tonnes of waste is dumped in landfill each year, with only enough space for 175.1 million tonnes of waste left in total in the UK. (Source: Environment Journey)
The need to hold ourselves accountable and start thinking
about how we can recycle and better reuse our waste has never before been more pressing.
That is why Tembé DIY has continued to invest heavily, providing the industry with sustainable new product solutions like Hippo ECOPACs, and Bamboo Wipes and Cloths.
Listening to customers’ needs Along with our drive to eliminate single use plastics, our own research revealed
that many trade professionals wanted their wet wipes stored in strong, durable containers to withstand life in unforgiving environments, like building sites.
In response, Tembé DIY launched under the Hippo brand their 100% Biodegradable Multi-Purpose Bamboo Wipes available in a reusable tub and refill pack combination. The bamboo is responsibly sourced from FSC approved forests growing 30x faster than other trees with a growth rate of up to 30cm in just one day.
By changing buying habits and using high performance products that are much better for the environment, everyone can play a part in winning the war against waste plastics.
T 01302 770234 sales@tembediy.com www.tembediy.com
In this issue of Building & Facilities News, we are proud to announce Sena Management as our Security Solutions Company of the Month.
Security is a priority for many sectors across the UK, especially construction. Opportunistic thieves are looking for metals: making heavy plant site machinery and vehicles prime targets, costing the industry £800M annually in theft and vandalism, according to insurance statistics.
Insurance companies now insist on security measures for full coverage and CCTV is one of the most powerful security deterrents, offering recording and monitoring footage.
Sena Management Ltd is a manufacturing supply specialist of Rapid Deployment CCTV Towers across many sectors, including railways, utilities and construction.
Established in 2021, co-founder, Arfan Iftikhar, brought decades of prior security knowledge to this
young, dynamic company. We spoke to Operations Manager, Jennifer Morgan, to find out more about this rapidly expanding company, “We are based in Batley, West Yorkshire and cover the whole of the UK.
“We offer bespoke security packages, mitigating theft and vandalism risks day and night. We manufacture in-house and our highlyexperienced engineers can install quickly on site, offering assured peace of mind. Our cutting-edge CCTV analytics are streamed through the NSI-gold approved, ARC monitoring control room.
“One additional USP of these CCTV towers is they can monitor sites in real-time, identifying health & safety breaches around hazardous areas, such as workers not wearing the correct safety equipment. Site Managers can quickly be notified and the issues resolved.
“We pride ourselves on supplying solarpowered CCTV towers; which are highly costeffective during this current cost-of-living crisis.”
Solar electricity panels (photovoltaics: PV) harness the sun’s energy, converting it into renewable electricity, even on dull days.
The Solar-Powered CCTV systems from Sena Management are hugely popular with customers, especially for remote locations that necessitate off-grid solutions. With extra power received from rechargeable batteries, storing extra electrical power, these CCTV systems are always running at optimal levels.
These systems require minimal maintenance, meaning businesses can focus on other matters. The external wiring, water resistance and rechargeable power system keep businesses safe, come rain or shine.
Sena Management has regular ‘development days, for the whole staff team from office to engineers, where
the latest ideas, platforms and systems are discussed, as Jennifer outlines, “The development days mean the whole team are on board with the latest developments from the research and development perspective. We are currently on version 12 of our towers: security is a rapidly evolving industry and we like to offer state-of-the-art solutions. We are currently looking into the feasibility of wind-powered CCTV towers.”
In the UK, wind turbines can produce electricity 70-80% of the time on average, making it an ideal source of renewable energy all year round (source: EDF energy) – especially due to the UK’s propensity for windy weather.
Sena Management offers pro-active security systems, fully equipped with dynamic AI, designed to record and monitor daily health & safety activities and offer sites theft security all year round.
See Sena Management in action at: UK Construction Week (UKCW): 2-4 May 2023, ExCeL, London.
For more information and to enquire about a two-week trial, see the details below:
T 0330 118 8865 info@senamanagement.co.uk
www.senamanagement.co.uk
www.linkedin.com/company/senamanagement-ltd/
STULZ Modular, specialists in the design and manufacture of standardised, customisable modular and micro data centre solutions, has announced its new STULZ Micro Data Centre, a single rack, all-in-one Micro Data Centre solution which was on show at Data Centre World 2023.
The new STULZ Micro DC features a standardised and modular design, with preconfigured options that are tested for performance. Provided the capability to combine power protection and distribution, cooling, monitoring and management together with fire protection and security, STULZ customers are able to deploy IT in any outdoor or indoor location with the same best practices and technology as the world’s largest and most
efficient data centres. STULZ
Micro DC provides a scalable approach to IT deployments, extending from a single rack to multi-rack configurations. The solution is designed and built to accommodate the power and cooling requirements for edge IT installations moving data processing closer to the point of use. Typical uses range from HPC, content delivery networks and telecoms network expansions, to industrial automation (Industry 4.0) and Internet of Things (IoT)/ Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.
The new solution is offered with row-cooled options utilising DX, water and glycol-cooling for installations from 4kW-20kW per rack, and up to 100kW in a single rack using liquid cooling
technology from partners including CoolIT to ensure effective heat management in even the densest processor environments. www.stulz-modular.com/en/
Sisters Harpreet and Gurvinder Kaur own three dessert parlours in Yorkshire, named Oh So Yum. The opening of their Bradford shop followed Harpreet’s victory in The Apprentice TV show, during which she impressed its iconic star Lord Alan Sugar. To create the right ambience for the space, its design required a discreet audio system that could deliver great clarity but not detract from the interior design. Gurvinder contacted Premier Pro Audio (PPA) who consulted with established supplier POLAR over the best way forward.
POLAR recommended Cornered Audio. Designed and manufactured in Denmark, Cornered Audio loudspeakers’ unique 90° triangular design blends rich sound with unrivalled aesthetics to complement high quality interiors.
At Oh So Yum, Premier Pro Audio installed Cornered Audio Ci5-V loudspeakers, which enabled full coverage from relatively few units. The quick, easy installation was completed by Australian Monitor amplification and Mackie compact mixer, also supplied by POLAR. Gurvinder concludes, “We were determined to find
a solution that would fit with our aesthetic and are delighted with the Cornered Audio speakers – they look and sound great, helping create the perfect ambience for our customers.” www.polar.uk.com
Chiller hire enabled the UK Passport and Immigration offices in Sheffield to continue to operate despite sizzling summer temperatures...
Temporary short-term hire of two 500kW chillers from Rapid Chiller Rentals Limited provides 1.2megawatt of essential cooling. The chiller hire package maintained optimum temperatures within the building during a record summer at the UK Passport and Immigration offices in Sheffield, a leading provider of passports across the region.
This action prevented the staff on site being sent home and causing immense disruption to the already pressured passport issue services in the UK. The call was received at 9am with the demanded for immediate attention and by 12 noon the same day a quotation had been supplied along with a detailed design and risk assessment.
Due to chiller failure at the building the cooling capacity installed could no longer combat the
heat build-up in the building. Heat can build up for many reasons, in this case the building was almost all glass, and this acted as a greenhouse, quickly overwhelming the installed cooling system and causing it to breakdown.
Due to the record heat of summer 2022 the decision was taken by the UK government that action needed to be taken to quickly restore cooling to the building and hire is a great way of doing this on a temporary basis.
The equipment was delivered and installed in a very tight space and incorporated the full engagement of all mechanical and electrical contractors to reposition power cables, enable connections to the building and all in the summer heat!
The work required 2 400 amp 415v supplies to be run in from the HV substation, 4 no 4” PN16 DN100 flanged fittings to be supplied to the lower compound from the roof and the use of plate heat exchangers to accommodate the increased pressure. Rapid chiller rentals provided 2 no 6” DN160 inverter driven pumps to flow up to the roof, through the building and back to the Heat exchanger and to our relief 7 degrees was successfully delivered to the building through all this! A real engineering challenge given the climate and pressure to commission.
To prevent noise to the local community, Rapid chiller Rentals installed auto timers on both chillers to ensure that they only worked during the time the building was occupied and this
R8 Technologies ‘R8 Tech’ is one of the leading companies driving positive change in reducing ‘in-use’ commercial building related carbon emissions. We have developed leading edge algorithms that regularly enable us to reduce the energy used in commercial buildings by 15-30%+. We have won UK government sponsored awards and our technology is being used in > 2 million m2 of buildings.
We are now announcing the release of our new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting. This is increasingly required by regulators and investors, who want to be confident that proper attention is being given to tackling the climate crisis.
R8 Tech have introduced a new ESG report format, which enables all stakeholders to
easily see the progress being made for every building managed by R8 Tech. The report provides much of the building specific ESG information required by standards such as LEED & BREEAM.
Contact: Trevor Miles, UK Area Manager M 07734 325047 trevor.miles@r8tech.io
A new Goupil G4 cage tipper from electric vehicle specialist Bradshaw has helped improve the working lives of Dunstable Town Council’s rangers. The vehicle was acquired through Grounds Operations Manager, Dmitriz Sopiaz, who had been aware of its benefits through a previous role.
“I’d had experience of the G4, albeit not with the tipper, and I knew it was reliable and did a good job.”
Available as pick-ups, vans and waste collectors, the Goupil G4 is designed to provide total versatility. With an operational range of up to 68 miles and a maximum speed of 31mph the G4 is purposefully designed with a variety of body types and
features a safe and secure cabin with both left and right hand drive options.
Dimitrisz said his rangers find the vehicle ideal for transporting their tools, picking
up litter and towing their pressure washer. Also its cage and tipper makes for ideal transportation and disposal of green waste.
He said, “Before I ordered the vehicle it had gone out to tender as required by our council’s procurement policy. I had liaised with the town ranger service to see if there was potentially any other model that might serve them better.
“We looked at the catalogue and the G4 was ideal. It suited all our requirements without us having to make modifications and it gave us the best value for money.”
enquiries@bradshawev.com www.bradshawev.com
Pickfords, the UK’s largest removals and storage company, has demonstrated its commitment to support service personnel, veterans, and their families with the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Managing Director, Mark Taylor, signed the covenant in October. The signing confirms a commitment to ensure that those people who have served their country are given new career opportunities and are treated with fairness and are not disadvantaged in the workplace.
By signing the new covenant, Pickfords has committed to provide training and career
development for ex members of the Royal Forces, veterans, their partners, and families and supporting employees who choose to be members of the Cadets and reserve forces by supporting their training and deployment.
The company will also provide commercial support by offering a discount to members of the Armed Forces when they move home.
Managing Director, Mark Taylor, said, “I am delighted to make Pickfords a ‘Forces Friendly’ company, we want to create career development opportunities for candidates who are keen to change their careers after leaving the service and we welcome applications from this highly skilled, well trained and disciplined workforce.”
Contact T 0800 019 8556 www.pickfords.co.uk
also saved the site large amounts on their energy bill as the result.
The project was approved in 24 hours and delivered, commissioned and tested fully in less than 2 days and all contractors played their parts to achieve the task without any complication.
Rapid Chiller Rentals Limited is an independent supplier based in Manchester covering the North, this challenge demonstrated the speed, decision making capacity and troubleshooting abilities of our Managing Director, Steve Pike, who later commented that, “This has been one of the most complex and high-profile case studies I have ever undertaken, the client and contractors were fantastic and the trusty RTAD Trane chillers worked beautifully throughout.”
These challenges are a frequent challenge in the rental Market, knowing what to do is crucial, contingency planning is offered by rapid Chiller rentals to outline the safest and most practical way to recover a site following the sudden, unplanned loss of services.
T 0161 523 3933
contact@rapidchillers.co.uk www.rapidchillers.co.uk
Mainteno is a complete, cost-effective solution for task facilities management.
Whether it’s managing planned maintenance or dealing with fault repairs, Mainteno simplifies the day-to-day maintenance of almost any organisation.
Our award-winning software keeps everyone in the loop and archives all your communication and documentation in one place. For total control of your organisation’s assets, Mainteno also seamlessly incorporates asset management and tracking.
Mainteno streamlines every aspect of the maintenance management process, saving your organisation time and money.
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.
As one of the biggest national storage companies, Big Yellow recognises the importance of creating an environmentally friendly and sustainable business. They own 98% of their buildings and of these, 95% are run on clean energy. They’ve gradually been moving away from gas towards generating their electricity with rooftop solar PV panel systems, allowing them to greatly reduce their carbon footprint and generate their own energy.
Big Yellow had initially decided to install solar PV systems at two or three of its UK locations each year. Prior to the commencement of any solar panel installation, there were two things which had to be addressed; procuring the PV panels and ensuring that the intended roof was fit for solar.
The solar PV systems to be installed have a 25 year warranty, so aligning this with the life expectancy/warranty of the roof would be crucial. After concluding the roofs were not fit for solar in their current condition, following a report from Sharmans, the decision was to re-roof, replace or refurbish.
Re-roofing was discounted due to the risk of water ingress damaging their customer assets during the work and the lack of ‘green’ credentials and embodied carbon this would generate.
Over-sheeting was considered, again this option came with the benefit of extending the life expectancy of the roof. However, concerns were raised over the structural integrity of the building with the added weight of the additional roof. Not least when factoring in the possibility that over-sheeting could be needed again in another 20-25 years.
Finally, it was decided that roof refurbishment using Sharmans’ industry leading roof coatings would be the best course of action. Backed by a 25 year product guarantee, Delcote® 25 represents the most sustainable solution and aligns perfectly with the expected life span and warranty of the solar panel systems. With minimal extra weight added to the roof, compared to over-sheeting, it eliminates issues with structural loading and incurs less than five times the amount of embodied carbon than replacing a roof.
A Sharmans representative conducted and produced a condition report at each site. It was decided that any roof with a life expectancy of 10 years or less would be treated with Delcote® in order to bring the roof back to the required standard. Due to the costs, time and lack of a guaranteed roof lifespan, patch repairs were immediately ruled out.
Big Yellow have refurbished the roofs at 10 locations using Delcote® 25 and each of these roofs is now guaranteed to last for
at least another 25 years. Upon completion of the installations, coupled with the fact that Big Yellow sells around 80% of all the power generated back to the National Grid, it is expected that the PV panels will pay for themselves within 10 years.
You can find more information on Sharmans’ roof refurbishment systems below; alternatively, you can book a condition report for your site at: www.hdsharman.co.uk/contact-us/ www.hdsharman.co.uk/installing-commercial-pv-panelsystems/
Carlisle’s Arboflex® PU liquid applied waterproofing system has been used to refurbish a grade I listed Museum in London, protecting both the building and its exhibits.
The requirement was for a liquid applied waterproofing membrane refurbishment of the existing asphalt roof coverings, which handle complex detailing, while providing excellent performance.
Specialist roofing supplies merchant, Chandlers Roofing Supplies, recommended the use of Carlisle’s Arboflex® PU; a moisture-activated liquid waterproofing system that usually requires no primer, is compatible with most existing roof coverings, and provides speed and ease of installation for flat roofs and semi-pitched roof areas. Martins Roofing Ltd, was appointed to carry out the project, and the team was trained in the installation of the Arboflex® PU system by the Carlisle Academy.
Phase 1 involved seven roofs with a 45 degree pitch, totalling an area of around 600m2. Each roof has 30m long glazed sections on one side with an asphalt roof covering on the other, leading to a drainage gulley.
Martins Roofing prepared the roof, using Carlisle’s Arboflex® PU sealant to repair any cracks prior to installing the Arboflex® PU as an overlay.
No primer or vapour control layer were required, but the contractor mixed Carlisle’s thickener with the Arboflex® PU liquid and left it to stand for an hour to provide the viscosity required for the pitched areas. The Arboflex® PU liquid was rollered onto the roof and the system’s glass fibre matting was laid onto the wet membrane, prior to application of more liquid in a wet-on-wet process. This included
complete encapsulation of all the gulleys, which lead to external drainage outlets. Once the membrane had cured, Carlisle’s U/V protection top coat was applied, taking the installation from a 10 year system to a BBA-accredited 20 year service life.
Phase 2 was entirely made up of complex detailing around domes on the roof, including taking the waterproofing 200mm up vertical stonework and applying it directly onto the roof surface. The Arboflex® PU system was applied around the base of each dome, on the gulleys and to the upstands, which were dressed with traditional lead flashings.
A new warm roof build-up was required for phase 3. The installation team began by applying Carlisle’s FG35 primer to the roof and Carlisle’s Alutrix 600 vapour control layer was then laid onto the wet primer, prior to installation of 160mm PIR insulation board. The PIR boards were then primed and an Arboflex® carrier membrane was installed onto the insulation, with 50mm laps, to create a smooth finish. Finally, the Arboflex® PU liquid waterproofing system was installed in a wet-on-wet process, and Carlisle’s U/V protection top coat was applied to the cured system to achieve the 20 year guarantee.
Phase 3 also involved extensive detailing, including around 50 stanchions rising through the roof as fixings for mechanical plant and screens. The detailing requirements also included channels cut into the brickwork at the gable ends to provide additional rainwater drainage to the existing gulley and four outlets.
Contact
T 01623 627285
info.uk@ccm-europe.com
www.ccm-europe.com/gb/
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Over the last six years, Jewson Live has welcomed over 10,668 customers and hundreds of suppliers. In 2022, Jewson Live returned to Birmingham’s NEC on Thursday 15th December, and after two years off it was bigger and better than ever! It was a jam-packed day full of exclusive offers, speakers, competitions, product demonstrations, giveaways and more. Plus it was free to attend, with food, parking and a free goodie bag included.
Jewson Live is the event that’s made for the trade. Jewson understands what makes the trade tick, which is why it’s pulled together the very best deals on the day, to speakers and live product demonstrations from the UK’s leading brands. If you’re in the trade, you cannot afford to miss this.
An exciting addition to Jewson Live 2022 was the ‘Ultimate In The Mixer Challenge’. Tradespeople got the chance to compete in a series of special sporting challenges (with a building twist, of course) to win a range of fantastic prizes.
There’s no word yet on a show for 2023, so keep an eye on the website for details. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Lead Sheet Training Academy, Pendersons Products, Sika & STH Westco. Further details can be found on this page and the next. https://live.jewson.co.uk/
Sika, a global leading manufacturer of construction industry solutions, is delighted to have partnered with Jewson for the fifth year at Jewson Live 2022.
We value our partnership with Jewson, and this is an opportunity to connect jointly with our customers to demonstrate industry best practice and innovation in our product solutions.
With over 10,000 customers and hundreds of suppliers attending over the years, the show boasted a revived buzz in the construction sector. We had great fun on the day with live product demonstrations from our team of experts.
We found many visitors coming to chat about the coming year and how to get the best out of their products and solutions in the current economic climate. The challenges ahead are evident, but the mood is positive and one we can help overcome with our innovative product offer and construction services. We take pride in collaborative working by sharing our knowledge and advice with customers, partners, and industry specialists.
In our practical demonstrations, we showcased our high-quality building solutions within our landscaping range, roof repair solutions, and innovative admixtures to improve the strength and quality of your building structures.
Special attention was given to our range of landscaping products, specifically our industry favourite Sika FastFix All Weather jointing compound and our new two-part installation system for porcelain paving, SikaCeram FlowFix. SikaCeram® FlowFix Porcelain Jointing Compound is a controlled, cementitious flowable jointing grout with non-permeable properties. From Ivory, Buff, Dark Grey and Light Grey, the range provide a perfect selection of grout colours to create a seamless finish in porcelain paving projects.
This year continued to allow us to showcase our extensive range of building solutions to all customers. To find out more about our product range or services, contact our team 0113 240 3456 or visit: www.sika.co.uk
Pendersons Products have over 20 years of experience in the production of high-quality decorative Cast Stone products. We offer an unrivalled range of architectural stone units cast in either traditional Semi-Dry or lightweight Fibre Reinforced Cast Stone (FRCS).
Cast stone is an extremely versatile material and offers the designer an outstanding flexibility when designing features and structural elements on projects in both traditional and modern styles. Our range of cast stone products are available manufactured through two cast stone processes, which offer their own
individual benefits and should be taken into consideration when planning for a project.
We manufacture all of our architectural cast stone to BS 1217: 2008 & ISO771-5. All of our stone products are produced using high grade limestone and sandstone aggregates, selected for their colour, performance and quality. Cement, pigments and waterproofing additives conform to the relevant British or European standard and where appropriate.
We currently have one of the lowest lead times in the UK at only 4-6 weeks, and with our own pattern maker situated at our Midlands-based production site we’re able
to produce bespoke, one-of-a-kind moulds for individual projects, from cills, lintels and jambs to porticos, surrounds, quoins and ashlar facing blocks, coping stones, pier caps and so much more.
With our manufacturing expertise backed up by our dedication to delivering exceptional customer service, we will ensure you receive top quality and professional results for your project, every time, wherever and whatever it may be.
T 01782 838559 products@pendersons.com www.pendersonsproducts.com
Wallbeds have never been easier to order, build and install. They can help transform homes, offices and hotel rooms into multi-purpose and versatile spaces as well as providing functional storage areas.
Our wallbeds use a unique, safe, spring support system enabling the precise adjustment of balancing lift, compared with cheaper gas lifts. Our spring balance system has been developed over a 20 year period to guarantee safety and achieve the perfect balance. Being both powerful and adjustable means you can use a premium mattress for absolute comfort as well as to perfectly balance the wallbed, using fingertip control to open and close the wallbed effortlessly and safely.
All our mechanisms and hardware models are complete with contract level finishes and strength. The NeXT Bed™, Alpha Bed™, Beta DIY Kit, and Studio Desk provide huge scope for rethinking the way we live, work and sleep. Wallbeds can be used with subtlety and even completed hidden. Built to contract standards, and as well as appearing in an increasing number of homes globally, wallbeds are also gaining increasing popularity in the hotel and hospitality sectors due to their durability and suitability for everyday use.
Wallbeds can also provide additional capabilities such as providing extra storage, integrated seating or a desk. Installation costs are low and especially reduced if installed when completing a full fit out. ln furnished apartments, hotel rooms and in tiny or mobile homes, all our models utilise the floor plate very effectively which is essential especially where space is increasingly at a premium, and furniture must be dual purpose. Full drawings are available of cabinet fixings where needed.
Our innovative NeXT Bed™ is an instant wallbed solution used with or without cabinet, immediately installable and useable on arrival, and currently in stock and available worldwide. With a tiny footprint and with fingertip control, the NeXT bed uses the safe spring support system. It can even be part-assembled offsite to further minimise installation time on-site.
The Alpha Bed™ utilises rolled section steel for strengthening the wallbed front panel and includes cross braces to ensure maximum load compatibility whilst never compromising on the perfect balance nor comfort. Our Studio Desk, compatible with the Alpha Bed™, functions as either a desk or side table and integrates directly into the wallbed. Not only does it disappear when the bed is lowered but keeps desk items vertical and undisturbed while the bed is lowered, raised, and in use.
Weighing just 15kg and the size of a cabin case, the Beta DIY kit has been developed specially for cabinet makers, and a range of other specialist trade professionals who require an affordable, compact, safe, reliable, and easy to operate system that from one package, will deliver any size of professional wallbed. Our wallbed models provide limitless possibilities for transforming living space – just add your creativity and design for the space you need. Free consultation, advice, innovative designs and support provided.
A full range of US/EU/UK sizes are in stock, immediately available in project volumes worldwide.Talk to us today about our wide range of wall bed mechanisms and associated other products.
T +44 (0)208 704 5796
M +44 (0)7780 661958
jeremy.waller@wallbedsystems.co.uk
www.wallbedsystems.co.uk
STH Westco offers market-leading plumbing, heating and sanitary solutions that contribute to water savings and energy efficiency, with no loss of user comfort.
A well-established organisation made up of the renowned and respected Westco and Francis Kitchen & Bathroom brands, STH Westco offers an exceptional range of efficient heating and sanitary solutions. Our Francis taps, mixers & showers combine style with practicality. Our market-leading products are designed, developed, and manufactured using the best materials available. We also apply
The Lead Sheet Training Academy (LSTA) has a 97 year history and is at the forefront of training for those using lead or hard metals in the construction industry.
To deliver this training the LSTA operates from a purposebuilt training facility in East Peckham, Kent, open five days a week all year round. The training centre includes full scale training rigs and resources as well as providing a well-equipped environment in which to learn. We can also deliver basic mobile courses
stringent quality control standards to ensure outstanding reliability which gives our products a long & robust working life.
Committed to energy efficiency, our tap range includes products that use the latest technologies, such as aerators or flow limitation, to reduce water consumption by 50% without impacting performance
in lead at suitable locations around the UK. The centre is a City and Guilds Accredited centre and a CITB Approved Training Organisation.
City and Guilds Accreditation and NVQ Level 2/3 Courses:
s NVQ Level 2 & 3 On site Assessment & Training (OSAT)
s 18-month Specialist Applied Skills Programme (SAP) Course, level 2 & Level 3
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or user comfort.
Westco’s areas of expertise
At STH Westco, we provide merchants, plumbers, and heating installers with the products they need to service every job. With an ever-growing range of products, we’re responsible for bringing some of the world’s most iconic heating and plumbing parts to market. We are continually introducing new and improved products that meet the needs of our customers.
For unrivalled quality, service, and reliability, contact us to find out more at: www.westco.co.uk
For information and help in choosing the right course for you, on all our courses above, contact the LSTA on 01622 872432 or 07961 659802 or by email at: info@leadsheet.co.uk
When cold weather persists, construction companies need to protect brickwork and concrete. Villages and towns on flood plains need adequate flood protection barriers and sandbags are a quick, sure-fire solution. Mudfords is your one-stop shop for purpose-made covers: tarpaulins, hessian and jute sheets, nets, straps and slings, rope and cord, sandbags and any other custom-made related product.
Mudfords was founded in 1832 by John Horace Mudford: an expert rope-maker, creatively made using hand-spun hemp. In 2018, Stuart Canvas Group: a leading UK provider of sports grounds and industrial covers, acquired Mudfords. The group has access to an impressive state-ofthe-art 60,000ft2 manufacturing facility, spanning three-sites. Stuart Canvas has been providing expert products at Wimbledon for the last thirty years and 2022 was no exception. The infamous green rain covers on the tennis courts are manufactured in-house, alongside an expertly-engineered perimeter green netting fence.
Mudfords has a proud history of British manufacturing but rather than resting on its laurels, the company likes to get out and about, meeting new customers. Proudly showcasing its full product range at The Showman’s Show 2022 and LAMMA 2022, the expert team met delegates from the outdoor/festival community and concrete industry. Insulated tarpaulin is an extremely versatile product: with a robust 14oz jute bottom and PVC top provider, it is used in concrete curling. Sufficient moisture is needed in the concrete, at the right temperature, allowing the process to be fast-tracked. Available in three types: base economy, mid-range and premium, there is an insulated tarpaulin for every requirement and budget. The tarpaulin is equally useful on the outdoor festival scene, providing an extra insulation/waterproof base over outdoor kiosks or caravans.
The construction industry is booming and while the British weather continues to act unseasonably, it is imperative to have the right protective sheets for mid-completed projects. Hessian fold/rolls are made with 100% natural, sustainable fibres and
can protect newly laid brickwork or concrete from frost damage. Tarmac jute sheets, frost blankets and heavy-duty tarpaulin offer industrial protection for construction workers across the UK. Jute sheets are 100% biodegradable and absorb water quickly and through drying quickly, protect against unnecessary abrasion/ staining. These are perfect for protecting tarmacadam.
Health and Safety is an area where construction and warehouse companies cannot afford to become complacent, with stringent rules and regulations in place to protect employees on-site against injuries. Mudfords can supply industrial strength ratchet straps: to protect items whilst in transit on fork lift trucks. These are all manufactured to BSEN 12 195- 2:2000 standards, offering full compliance for health and safety audits and inspections.
Alongside health & safety, flood protection is an area that homeowners and businesses can never knowingly neglect, with dire consequences likely for unprotected buildings. Mudfords provide a full range of robust sandbags, perfect for protecting doorways and drains from unnecessary flooding. Polypropylene sandbags can be filled with sand or soil, carrying an impressive 12.5kg of materials. Additionally, they can be used to keep garden furniture tarpaulin in place, during strong gusts of wind and with added anti-rotting properties, can offer longevity for years to come.
For those optimistically dreaming of warmer summer night ahead, Mudfords offer a full range of gazebo covers and covers for garden furniture BBQs, shelters, pools and hot tubs. The gazebo covers come in polyester backed canvas or PV materials, in a variety of stylish colours to match your furniture, with handy eyelets for easy usage. For wooden frames, there are turn buttons and metal ones, Velcro tabs. An extensive range of garden covers come in materials from cotton canvas, UV protected PVC and PV nylon. All furniture covers can be made to bespoke specifications.
One of the main areas where Mudfords has particular expertise is tension curtains for road haulage companies, with over 50 years’ experience. With further increasing business globalisation, companies need to have haulage trucks fully up to spec: fitted with trailer tension curtains, rollover covers, custommade nets, trailer covers and ratchet straps. Companies can request personalised lettering or logos, perfect for eye-catching marketing while on-the-go. Trailer tension curtains can be single-skin and are manufactured from 900gsm UV stabilised heavy-duty cloths. The rollover covers are fully waterproof, with UV-protected PVC sheets, in 630gsm & 900gsm UV protected PVC sheets. The custom-made nets come in standard PVC and PVC mesh.
Mudfords can offer products for all your cleaning needs in a post-COVID industry from: thick bleach, cleaning rags to heavy-duty cloths, keeping your workplace fully hygienic, to the highest standards. There is also a full range of nets: cargo nets to haulage trailer netting, straps and slings from lifting slings to ratchet straps and rope and cord: from shock cord to manila rope.
Mudfords offers a quick leadtime on delivery: two to three business days and regular customers can subscribe to an online newsletter, detailing all upcoming product offers and discounts.
Mudfords’ customers have been delighted with their product range and have left five-star reviews on Trustpilot such as, “Excellent service arrived within 3 days. The
quality of the netting was perfect at a very reasonable price. I was actually using to cover crops at our allotment,” and “Very friendly staff efficient service and always got time to talk over your requirements used them for years.”
T 01142 433033
info@mudfords.co.uk
https://mudfords.co.uk
ModCon Cabins is well-known for converting shipping containers into diverse cabin configurations from an additional single office unit, to a whole new row, providing flexible, sustainable building with turnkey solutions. ModCon Cabins is the modular container and cabin manufacturing expert, and are now flourishing: having just opened a new yard to store second-hand cabins and are busy producing prototypes for a new range of on-site diesel vaults.
The wide range of manufacturing buildings includes: sleeper pods, storage & COSHH containers, gatehouses, anti-vandal portable buildings, modular buildings and an extensive ancillary range from staircases to water bowser stations.
The company can install temporary or permanent structures for a variety of industries from sports & leisure, hire fleet companies, house builders, plant companies, and even event management. The company provides offices, canteens, drying rooms,
changing rooms, welfare units, shower and toilet blocks, temporary and residential housing.
The construction industry is rapidly changing and one of most advantageous, sustainable solutions is modular buildings.
ModCon Cabins is the leading British manufacturer of bespoke modular containers and cabins. These buildings are perfect for a range of industries from retail kiosks, healthcare prefab buildings, school classrooms to Ministry of Defence (MOD) steel security units. Bespoke modular buildings can be manufactured simultaneously alongside groundworks and foundation preparation on-site, leading to a quicker installation time.
Schools can have modular toilet blocks, or classrooms installed during the holidays, avoiding unnecessary disruption. Personalised ModCon Cabins’ turnkey solutions can be added to specifications from anti-vandal or fire-proof doors,
green LED lighting strips or uPVC windows; making these fast, flexible, low-cost sustainable building solutions.
During the current cost-of-living crisis, modular buildings offer an alternative low-cost solution, whilst maintaining a low carbon footprint. Hospitals can have specialised, compliant cancer screening units or even additional isolation wards, at the fraction of the price of conventional extensions. Modular buildings can even be easily transferred to a different location, allowing full flexibility for building planning.
ModCon Cabins offer a full eco-friendly building solution: from entire eco-buildings with solar panels, LED lighting, uPVC windows and automated door closures, through to eco bolt-on's to existing buildings.
There is a further add-on service offered through sister company ModCon Cabin Trader: service and selling auctioneer platform for modular, portable
National temporary and critical power specialist Star Power is supporting a major expansion of its capability across the UK with a £3 million investment in JCB generators.
The order for 170 generators, placed with JCB distributor Watling JCB, is a central element of a strategy for Star Power to extend its reach through a new network of operational hubs. It includes the purchase of JCB’s new Stage 5 generators, the first JCB has supplied to the market, giving Star Power a lead in offering the world’s most
advanced and sustainable power equipment.
Star Power will supply the equipment to customers through seven depots it will share with its sister company, access hire specialist Star Platforms.
Star Power’s Head of Power, Paul Ridley, and Watling JCB’s Sales Director, Chris Armitage, marked the handover of the first generators at Watling JCB’s headquarters in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Paul Ridley said, “Star Power is determined to give
customers the best options to provide secure and high quality temporary and critical power solutions, which is why we’ve selected JCB generators.
“Watling JCB will also be giving us the first class technical support its teams are world-renowned for, including advanced remote monitoring, a network of mobile engineers and a training programme for our own engineers.
“This all adds up to the partnership between Star Power & JCB providing our customers with unrivalled service, in terms of the flexibility of the power solutions we provide, their quality and reliability.”
www.star-power.co.uk
building and plant industry related products. Customers can view, bid and buy online from a range of new and used products including: cabin ancillary items, steel anti vandal units, plastisol/ jacklegs, timber textured modular units, modular buildings, eco cabins, containex cabins, residential and temporary housing units, sleeping cabins, storage containers, shipping containers, refurbished cabins, flat pack products, fire related cabins, and wheeled mobile units.
After registering, the seller chooses from three selling packages: starter, business or premium and receives personal account credits, which grants permission for sellers to see/auction one item on the site. The website allows members to buy/ sell/auction products from a specialised, secure platform.
For more information on ModCon Cabins and ModCon Cabin Trader, see below:
T 0333 404 8822
M 07842 318869
info@modconcabins.co.uk
alan@modconcabintrader.co.uk
www.modconcabins.co.uk
www.modconcabintrader.com
Explore how data is used by site teams in the construction industry
Many construction companies probably already have a lot of data. The problem is, there’s a barrier that stops this data from being useful. It might be that the data’s buried, in the wrong place, or in the wrong format, arrives too late or needs to be combined with other data before its value is clear.
It’s like a construction company owning a quarry in another country, knowing that somewhere underground there’s some iron ore, clay or limestone (the data). This is potentially useful, but what’s actually useful is steel and cement (the information derived from the data) that meets specification arriving at the correct site at the right time.
Qflow excavates information by digitising existing paper documents (data), which makes the information they contain much easier to work with. We then extract the most useful parts of this information, make sure it’s as neat and tidy as possible, and combine it with other information from sources such as the Environment Agency (the information derived from the data). Fortunately, unlike in the production of steel or cement, this usually doesn’t involve explosives or large amounts of extremely hot molten metal.
We deliver the information in a form and at a time that is as useful to our customers as we can make it. This is via our web portal, email alerts when we notice something that doesn’t meet rules our customers have told us are important to them, or dashboards that show trends and outliers in the data. We also export the data via an API so that it can be combined with other data that’s in our customers’ world but not ours, such as invoicing data.
enquiries@qualisflow.com
https://qualisflow.com
Established in 1875, Fennell Green & Bates is a Chartered Minerals, Waste, Energy and Building Surveyors practice based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. As specialists in Construction Project Coordination and Management, the company’s portfolio of services includes Building Surveys, Land Condition Surveys, Coal and other Mining Reports, Contaminated Land Audits, Land and Mine Surveying, and Site Investigation said
John Carlon a Partner at the firm.
The company was formed by Mr Fennell and Mr Green after taking over the practice from the eminent Mining Engineer, Mr White. Since this take-over, the company has grown in size and success, developing experienced team members who all hold expertise in all types of land and former use with a large archive of material to research and inform modern solutions to ground conditions problems.
“One of the main benefits to our service is that we are very familiar with mining law, land law and regulation. Our staff members have a wide range of expertise in redeveloping land.
We are also familiar with development of former coal mining areas and solutions to stabilise land and provide coal mining risk assessments for planning applications.
Whether you are looking for help with a self-build, an SME house builder or commercials developer, Fennell Green & Bates wants to work with you. Offering unrivalled professional expertise, the company has recently introduced the use of digitisation for most of its important drawings and reports that has helped its processes to become more streamlined and its practice to become more time and cost efficient for both the client and themselves.
We asked John what makes Fennell Green & Bates services stand out from the competition, he answered, “Anyone thinking of purchasing land or property should engage a Chartered Surveyor to advise them on the condition so that issues relating to mining, contamination or boundaries of the land can be addressed at an early stage. We are always looking to grow the practice, and unlike some of our competitors,
we offer as much time and effort to the smaller developers too to ensure we find them the most cost-effective solutions to ground conditions and contamination.”
Fennell Green & Bates is a specialist in all things surveying, mining and the environment, and is able to coordinate large scale project management across a wide range of engineering and land development portfolios. With rich, historical archives at its digital fingertips the company is expertly placed to help a diverse range of clients from single self-builds to major housing development, land restoration schemes, large remediation earthwork projects, communicate with legal representatives on behalf of the client, introduce any scheme to local planning officers and Government departments to all projects. Get in touch below to see how they can help you:
T 01924 255666
M 07483 164372
fennellgreenandbates@gmail.com
Access Ltd offers a highly professional service. Its experienced and expert team of long serving employees have been with the company for over a decade and is a large contributing factor to enabling the company to maintain its high level of industry knowledge that helps them to assist with varying sized projects.
Atlantic Access Ltd has built a strong reputation for its highquality service, personable approach and competitive prices over the years and customers have been thrilled the with service they have received leaving five-star reviews such as, “Brilliant guys, the scaffolding was amazing on my flat and never created me any hassle. Overall perfect!”
In this issue of Building and Facilities News we are pleased to announce Atlantic Access Ltd as our Scaffolding Company of the Month.
Atlantic Access Ltd are scaffolding erectors and hirers based in Liverpool and the North West. Providing safe, access equipment for a multitude of different jobs including roofing, bricklaying and much more, for industrial, domestic and commercial projects.
Maintaining a committed, skilled and loyal team, Atlantic
The company offers its services for all residential work, new build properties, demolition work and commercial. Some of its larger commercial projects include: Vinci IHP on Preston Royal Hospital, the Boohoo main office in Manchester for Hightown Construction, Grahams Liverpool flyovers demolition, Parkinson Construction on Oldham Royal Hospital and Salford Hospital, John Turners on Whiston Hospital, ongoing Maintenance package for Daresbury Science Technology Park and ongoing works for the National Trust on Speke Hall and Chambre House in Liverpool.
If you’re interested in their services, please get in touch using the information below:
Contact: Steve Long, Director
M 07917 193357
T 0151 549 1551
ste@atlanticnw.co.uk
info@atlanticnw.co.uk
Home security is becoming a must for homeowners across the country: protecting properties and gardens from potential thefts. Castle Gates & Automation is a leading security company offering the highest-quality gates, intercoms, CCTV, and full servicing.
Based in Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire, Castle Gates & Automation can provide peace of mind for families and elderly loved ones. Having a robust gate is a sure-fire theft deterrent, immediately improving the security of your property.
Castle Gates & Automation offers a full gate
The GSM Multi Switch (12v) is a UK manufactured GSM Switch designed to attach to your electronics enabling you to activate them using your mobile phone from anywhere in the world. This can prove to be very useful in a variety of situations! Simply call or text the unit to switch your device on or off. You can also text the GSM Multi Switch (12v) with an amount of time you want your device on for.
The GSM Multi Switch has been designed to operate electronic equipment by using your mobile phone or landline.
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)
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consultation, allowing for bespoke tailor-made design specifications. The expert, dedicated team will install and service the gate as part of a complete package. The gates are designed with a three-pronged approach: reinforced security, absolute privacy and beautiful aesthetic wooden or metal designs. The gates can be manually operated, automated or even have a sliding design. Castle Gates & Automation ensures that all new gate installations must pass health & safety risk assessments, carry a declaration of conformity and have CE marking.
For further security assurance, automated gates come with remote control access fobs, offering ease of entry. The keypad entry system and audio/video system give a clear visual image of visitors: from expected family and friends, delivery drivers to more undesired cold callers. There is a wide range of intercoms from GSM audio/video to wired audio/wired video, to suit different residential security requirements.
CCTV has become another indispensable security resource, providing secure 24/7 visual, recorded imagery. When you are away on business or holiday, the clearly mounted camera acts as a known deterrent to opportunistic thieves. With a superb range of short, long range and even wide-angle imagery, you have the knowledge that every inch of your property and garden is protected, with no blind spots.
Castle Gates & Automation will carry out all repairs and servicing on gate installations, even if the gate was installed by another company. The gate engineers will fix problems quickly and ensure the gates are running at optimal efficiency. For an extra charge, a force test will inspect if the gate is fully compliant with rigorous, safety regulations.
T 01442 253341 enquiries@castlegatesandautomation.co.uk www.castlegatesandautomation.co.uk
…and everything in between.
When it comes to Estate Management you’ve got to start with perimeter security. Keep unwanted visitors out, protect your property, and keep your people safe. Whether it’s Buckingham Palace or a Highland Butt & Ben* be sure to protect your estate.
Whatever you need to protect APS has a security solution which can be tailored exactly to your needs. We don’t offer a one-size-fits all solution. APS systems are designed to give you complete peace of mind, meaning that they will protect your property 24/7.
We can offer a range of security solutions from the very discreet Microguard, where you don’t want to see a physical barrier, acoustic sensors which constantly monitor your perimeter, to the ultimate deterrent –Electro-Fence, a non-lethal, safe legal electric fence which packs a might punch, 10,000 volts shock for anyone foolish to attempt to climb or break in.
Our team of experts will use their considerable experience to design a solution to meet your needs. So whether you are protecting a stately home or a super store, a statue or a stud farm, a palace or a piggery, we have systems to choose from to ensure you get the protection you need at a very reasonable price.
Complete protection. Peace of mind. What more could you want from an Advanced Perimeter System?
T 01786 479862
sales@apsltd.net
www.advancedperimetersystems.com
*A 'Butt and Ben' is a Scottish phrase for a small and simply designed house, often made up of just a couple of rooms. The words come from the outer room (Butt) that was added, or butted, onto an inner room (Ben).
AV Cabins
www.modconcabintrader.com
T +44 (0)333 404 8822
M 07842 318869
alan@modconcabintrader.co.uk
www.modconcabins.co.uk
When fitted with the optional Pyroplex Safex Fire Seal, Warrior Horizontal works particularly well for storing E-bikes indoors by eliminating the spread of fire and smoke from any potential fire hazard. They are better for housekeeping as can be managed and keep all equipment contained, keeping the cycle store free from clutter which is a concern among fire officers.
For new developments, giving home-
buyers the option to purchase them with their property will more than recoup the expense.
Innovation BikeAway has over 20 years’ experience building secure cycle parking. In addition to the Horizontal unit, our Sold Secure Bicycle Diamond accredited Warrior range of cycle lockers and hangars has a product for every requirement. Our design team are constantly improving our products to meet the changing
needs of today’s cyclists and can now offer a Solar Charging kit for E-bikes and Smart Phone based NFC access to allow cycle parking to be booked online for short term use.
To discuss your secure cycle parking requirements further, please get in touch.
Contact T 01752 202116 sales@bikeaway.com www.bikeaway.com
Barnes Associates Ltd is a leading consultancy that provides tree surveys, tree decay and tree stability assessments using hi-tech tree diagnostic equipment to a wide range of clients. Its specialist areas include trees on development sites, providing BS5837 tree surveys, arboricultural impact assessments and method statements.
The company was established in 1989 and started out as a partnership which undertook tree surgery and surveying works. In 2007 the contracting element of the business was sold and Barnes Associates became a limited company in 2016. Currently directed by husband and wife duo, Ian and Sue Barnes, both of whom have extensive knowledge and experience of working in previous roles in aboricultural and associations, as well as being Chartered Horticulturalists and Chartered Environmentalists.
Over the years, Barnes Associates Ltd has built a reputation for being an industry-leading arboricultural consultancy providing high quality, pragmatic, and holistic advice to all clients throughout the north of England and the rest of the UK and Ireland. Sue explained some of the services available, “We provide health and safety reports, from small to large tree population surveys. We are often kept busy with tree and subsidence cases. Our other specialism is tree further investigations: ‘Tree Diagnostics’. These works are provided direct to clients or as a sub contract service. We provide sonic and electronic tomography for tree scans, and we are one of many few in the UK that provides a tree stability testing service along with tree root scans using a radar, which allows for nondestructive root mapping to be undertaken.”
Tree Droning services were introduced in 2022 and are one of the company’s most recent developments. Using its own drone pilot with another in training, the drone is a great way to offer a new perspective for images and videos and is particularly useful for estate wide surveys, hard to reach places and canopy inspections.
If you work in Housing Developments, Commercial Schemes, Highways, Developments, Parish & County Councils and Education, Barnes Associates Ltd can provide the best advice on green infrastructure and habitat corridors from its leading experts through its Landscape Assessment & Design services.
T 01423 322371
info@barnesassociates.co.uk
www.barnesassociates.co.uk
From practical tips to inspiring advice and the latest products, it’s all under one roof at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show, the go-to exhibition for self builders and renovators, held at Harrogate Convention Centre from 4-6 November 2022.
No matter what stage your project is at, the show will help you to bring it to life! Come along for tailored, one-to-one advice; browse 1,000s of new and innovative products to improve your home; and discover the ins and outs of everything from planning regulations for extensions and managing renovation budgets, to stylish kitchen design and integrating underfloor heating.
Self-build specialists, renovation experts and leading brands are all under one roof. Discover the latest products, understand how to maximise your budget or seek an architect's opinion. From small plots to big builds, this is the place to pick up tools and tips from the brightest and best in the business.
The show returns to Harrogate Convention
Garden rooms aren’t just a room in your garden, they’re rooms which add value to your life & your home. Many of us can struggle for space at home but do not wish to move house, especially with the current house moving costs. With prices of house extensions and conservatories going through the roof a garden building can be the perfect answer.
Summerhouses have come a long way over the last 10-15 years and are now a very attractive and useable part of your outdoor area.
A fully insulated garden room is just like a room in your house but has the added benefits of not needing deep foundations. It can also be installed in just a few days! Not only that they generally fall under the permitted development law so it can be a quick turnaround from order to installation.
It’s a good idea to find an experienced company which offers the full
Centre from 3-5 November 2023. This is our pick of the best exhibitors from last year’s show, listed here in alphabetical order: Cabin Master, Garolla, Heatport Ltd, Heron Way Group, Luxor Lighting & Pure Renewables. Further details can be found on this page. But the Homebuilding & Renovating show is held seven times throughout the year (see website for details) and the next show is at Glasgow’s SEC from 20-21 May 2023.
https://harrogate.homebuildingshow.co.uk/ www.homebuildingshow.co.uk
Luxor Lighting is an expert manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting across the trade and B2B sector, supplying over 300 high-end products for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, outdoor leisure vehicles and boats. With over three decades in the industry, Luxor Lighting supplies the domestic and commercial sectors with complete interior lighting solutions.
This family-run company is based in Birstall, West Yorkshire and offers a The Latest in Led Lighting and switching with a Bespoke Lighting kit service to customers around the UK. There has been a steady rise
in interior design interest where many residents wish to redesign rooms, paying particular attention to lighting.
Owner Nicholas Tolson noticed a trend where customers were looking to install added feature lighting in their rooms to compliment their traditional centre room lighting, adding atmospheric lighting inside and outside their Homes.
To cater for this increased demand, Luxor Lighting is opening a new retail shop in the Town of Skipton, North
Heron Way has now increased its maximum loan to £750k for funding new and experienced developers for both new build and conversion projects. As a private lender it makes decisions in house without the need for external valuers. Due to employing new technology most sites projects can be monitored on a remote basis without the cost and time taken up by site visits for stage payments.
Contact: Martin Powell T 01454 326892 martin@heronwaygroup.com
service from design to manufacture through to installation. This can ensure you work with one team who have added expertise. Most companies offer a guarantee on the buildings too which gives great peace of mind.
So, whether you need extra space for a multifunctional garden room or home office, garden gym or a man cave with a bar area you can bring your family the gift of SPACE!
Stapleford 0115 932 8888
Studley 01926 757975
www.cabinmaster.co.uk
Yorkshire, gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Customers will be able to browse the decorative lighting range in store and the team will be eager to help with any lighting enquiries.
To view the trade online range, see the website and details below:
Birstall 01274 861750
Skipton 01756 860200
sales@luxorlighting.co.uk
www.luxorlighting.co.uk
www.facebook.com/ luxorlightingsolutions/
Superior outdoor heating solutions
At Heatport we offer our hospitality clients a comprehensive service that ensures they achieve the most effective and financially rewarding use from their external space. We are the UK agent for Bromic, who are the global leaders in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of luxury outdoor heaters. Bromic offer a comprehensive range of both mounted and freestanding gas and electric options. Bromic heaters last the longest, produce the most heat output and are design focused. This means our clients can be confident they are installing a solution that effectively heats their external space while also enjoying the peace of mind that it will provide financial benefit for many years to come. We provide a free design service that ensures the correct product, layout and mounting orientation is recommended to specifically suit the requirements of your area.
Heatport, in partnership with Bromic, work with many prestigious hospitality clients... The Ivy Group, Soho House, The Dorchester, Hide Restaurant, Malmaison, Ned Hotel, Tom Dixon, to name a few. All of whom have one thing in common... they appreciate the additional revenue that a well-designed & effectively heated external space can earn their business.
Contact us to help maximise the potential of your outdoor space:
T 01274 882182
sales@heatport.co.uk
www.heatport.co.uk
It’s every grounds manager’s struggle; to optimise the moisture levels and create the best playing surface no matter what weather condition. Meanwhile, sports managers expect perfect playing fields and the facility managers, the club stakeholders and society expect sustainable solutions and policies.
As a result of climate change, typically, longer dry and hot periods are interspersed with heavy rainfall in short periods. We have to act on that, act on our water usage, and act on the way we are using sports pitches. That’s the point where DrainTalent comes in…
With DrainTalent, you have a unique soil management system, ensuring 24/7 optimal conditions and balancing the moisture content within the soil. The system automatically extracts water at high speeds during rain, infiltrates water through the soil in periods of drought and refreshes air in the soil. The result: high-quality surfaces, no cancellations, and increased use. This is done with huge water savings and fewer fungicides compared to traditional irrigation.
It makes the life of the grounds manager a lot less stressful and managers and stakeholders satisfied.
DrainTalent won the innovation award in the Netherlands in 2019 and was attending Saltex in 2022 for the first time.
T +31 (0)85 0501681 info@draintalent.com www.draintalent.com
TYDE is excited to announce the launch of their new range of Dudley ‘Victoria’ Outlet Valves.
Along with an improved version of the Dudley cable operated Victoria Valve, the all-new Mechanical Dual Flush Victoria Outlet Valve is now available to be ordered from TYDE’s production centre located in the heart of the Midlands.
The new Victoria Valves are both WRAS approved and can be serviced in under 5 minutes providing installers with a real time saving advantage. Both of these high-quality Outlet Valves are fitted with long life silicone seals and a choice of button mounting options. The new Victoria Valves offer Water saving options with full and reduced flush options as standard. For maintenance or replacement, the robust but simple to use bayonet fixing enables the valve body to be quickly and simply removed from the cistern making the Victoria Valve fast and simple to install and maintain.
The new Dudley Victoria Valves are excellent additions to TYDE’s extensive product range offering both quality and reliability and for peace of mind, the new Victoria Valves come with a 3 year warranty and can be ordered for next day dispatch. Order yours today!
For more information, email us at: info@tyde.co.uk or visit: www.thomasdudley.co.uk/tyde
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rubber expansion joints from ELAFLEX, setting standards for decades and offering the ideal solution. Please
Fixings
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 cost-effective 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.
Fixings are available from www.swifix.co.uk and from various distributors and builders’ merchants throughout the UK
We prioritise and specialise in the highest levels of informed & intelligent advice, senior project resource allocation and compliance assurance. We know that every project with potential benefits also has potential risks with the art of planning centring on the co-ordination of these two zones of uncertainty. Our team of highly experienced construction professionals consistently ensures each client’s best interest and statutory conformity.
