Building and construction Review UK by Best Practice Industry UK

ISSUE 342 January 2017

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Platform drainage at Historic York Railway Station The original York Railway Station was built within the City Walls, adjacent to where the current station now stands. Opened in 1839 by the North Midland Railway, the structure only served trains to and from the south and the northern coalfields. However by 1873, as more passenger and goods lines were built into York, a larger station, from which trains could gain access from all directions, was needed. Opening in 1877, the New York Station took three years to rebuild. Designed by the North Eastern

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cross-route link between Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool. The station currently copes with around 800 trains and thousands of passengers each week. With so many passengers using the station, the extended platforms, which project out from the original arched structure, are as busy as ever. The platform surfaces have been designed to gently slope inward away from the track so any surface water naturally drains towards their centre. Effective drainage of these roofed and un-roofed ‘outer’ areas was a major safety consideration.

Railway’s architect Thomas Prosser, the curved 800ft-long train-shed roof, supported by iron columns, arched 42ft above the platforms. The station was immediately hailed as one of the great buildings in Victorian era. At the time, it was the largest railway station in the world with four massive arches and thirteen platforms.

Hauraton RECYFIX® STANDARD 100 channels were chosen for the slightly curving platforms – see photographs. The 271 metres of channelling installed were made from the company’s tough recycled Polyethylene-Polypropylene (PE-PP), all fitted with Class C 250 ductile iron ‘heel-safe’ gratings finished in a Black anti-oxidisation coating. As each one metre unit only weighs just over 6kg, including the grating, contractor C. Spencer Limited was impressed with the ease and speed of installing the channels as all the units used easily complied with manual lifting regulations.

Today, the structure still impresses. Serving the busy East Coast mainline route, primarily between Glasgow Aberdeen, Edinburgh and London it is also a vital

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Product of the Year 2016

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Get Visibility with GlowBeanie light and darkness, meaning they can continue working safely regardless of weather conditions. In addition to making construction sites safer, the hats can be used by joggers and dog walkers and anyone else who is out and about in the dark.

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All sizes are catered for, from the very small to the very large. Some of the different beanies include the runner-friendly Shorty, a smaller hat that measures approximately 16cm (instead of the usual 19cm depth). The Slouchy offers a more laidback style, offering more light up material in the back.

Hello & welcome to Issue 342 of BCR UK… As with every edition, the team at BCR UK has been working extremely hard to bring you an issue that is full of innovative and exhilarating companies, and we believe that this could be the best yet! We have searched the length and breadth of the UK to bring you some of the most ground-breaking innovations and this month we are overjoyed to be highlighting the activities of Envision and Francis Flower. Firstly, we would like to focus on the accomplishments of Envision. Due to their prominence in the industry; we have awarded them with the impressive ‘Product Innovation Award’ profile. To find out more, turn to page 6. And secondly, we are highlighting the successes of Francis Flower by presenting them with the remarkable ‘Screed Flooring Company of the Year’ status. For more information, look no further than Page 7.

Building and Construction Review is extremely pleased to congratulate GlowBeanie on receiving the richly deserved Product of the Year Award. Fun, stylish and safe, GlowBeanie creates unique glow in the dark beanies and other accessories to keep adults, children and workers safe from harm. Created using a yarn containing a reflective thread which bounces back light to make the wearer more visible, the funky beanies, headbands, wrist warmers, neck gaiters and scarves (wraparound or skinny) come

in a multitude of shades and patterns to suit individual requirements.

Based at the gateway to Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, GlowBeanie was launched in April 2014 by Jane Beachell, a one woman entrepreneur. An already unique company, GlowBeanie offers unique services in the form of custom made hats. They can tailor beanies according to customer requirements, resulting in a product that is wholly personable. Jane also attends various shows and craft fairs throughout the year and can be contacted online or via the phone.

One of the GlowBeanie’s best uses is in the construction sector. They are particularly useful on construction sites as they can be worn underneath hard hats (if permitted), allowing workers to remain visible in low

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London Build Show Review

The Leading Construction Event for London and the South of England

Emerson Crane Hire: One the UK’s largest crane hire firms

London Build 2016 took place from 26th and 27th of October and was a most successful and jam-packed event. Over the course of two days thousands of professionals working amidst the construction sector made an appearance at the leading expo for London and the South of England to network and acquire interest from potential new clients.

Crane Hire is a serious business. Effective lifting contributes towards the success of your project, helps you stay on track, within budget and keeps everyone involved safe. Crucially, when you know you can rely on your crane hire company to get it done you’re free to get on with other things.

The convention, which was held at the London Olympia, was a bustling hub of activity that enabled exhibitors to gain a competitive edge and encouraged visitors to find out more about the latest trends and innovations positively impacting the build industry. Much knowledge was shared as

major construction developers and contractors took the opportunity to promote their most effective products, services, solutions and philosophies. The massive showcase featured a

variety of engaging elements such as exclusive conference sessions, training workshops, live demonstrations and a competition prize draw. There was also a London Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Women in Construction morning tea, VIP luncheon and areas dedicated to health & safety, BIM, infrastructure & civil engineering, architects, housing, skills and sustainability. Other exciting aspects include the London Tools & Tradesmen Show, Oktoberfest and the London Construction Awards; a ceremony and comedy evening that featured the widely popular Jimmy Carr. Contact www.londonbuildexpo.com

ARC UK BIM Services – A Trusted Services Partner to the Building, Design & Construction industries We have the power of Building Information Modelling to create quality models and objects for data management and collaboration. Our services can be stand alone, or supportive of existing production capabilities for owners, architects, facility managers, contractors, sub-contractors and building product manufacturers. By instilling process and focusing on specific project functions, ARC UK BIM Services provides integrated project deliverables – empowering our clients to focus on the rest of their business. ARC UK – Photo-Realistic Renderings

to fully animated constructions sequencing and walk-throughs, we can help bring your vision to reality.

and Animations; it’s said a picture is worth more than a thousand words. We couldn’t agree more. Our dedicated team of 3D experts can take your thoughts and turn them into a stunning, visual reality, helping you communicate your plans to your clients. We create our renderings from 2D CAD files, Sketch-Up, Revit models, or even a hand drawn sketch. From simple static images

ARC UK have delivered project models and family objects over many years. Using proven methodologies, we have enabled our clients to pre-empt design anomalies by simulating the project build from the design & construction documents. Contact T +44 (0)20 7582 9000 info@e-arc.co.uk www.e-arc.co.uk

Blok N Mesh attends London Build 2016 Blok N Mesh recently attended the London Build 2016 show which took place on the 26th and 27th of October at the London Olympia, South London. The two days saw thousands upon thousands of professionals from the construction industry come together for two days of networking, exhibition, and innovation. Blok N Mesh UK Limited is a leading UK manufacturer, supplier and installer of temporary fencing and hoarding products. Their fences can be manufactured, delivered, installed, dismantled and relocated nationwide. Blok N Mesh is also part of the Crownlea Group, which has over thirty years of experience in the construction sector.

ranges, revealing all the latest trends and advancements making an impact in the industry. With displays, live demonstrations, exhibitions and more, much knowledge was shared between developers and contractors alike.

At the London Build, Blok N Mesh joined hundreds of other exhibitors to display their latest assets to the thousands of visitors and customers in attendance. It was the perfect place for industry figures to show off their newest products, services and

Blok N Mesh garnered attention this year for their outstanding new POLMIL® fencing. The specially designed fencing system was created to ensure rapid installation and to be effective on all types of surface, whether concrete, soil or more. The fencing is provided as an alternative for traditional in-ground security fence systems. Contact www.bloknmesh.com

Specialist repairs around the home Hometech-UK is one of the largest specialist buildings and contents repair companies in the UK with national coverage and 15 years’ experience. We offer a professional and fast response service.

Additionally, many firms recognise that a qualified, flexible workforce is an efficient, cost-effective and profitable workforce. An educated workforce gives a firm numerous competitive advantages within the markets in which it operates. Emerson Training Services is a highly-reputed educator and assessor in the area of crane and related construction disciplines. Right now thousands of people in the

Crane hire, transport services and training – these are Emerson’s passions and with decades of experience behind us be assured that you are in good hands. If you’d like to see how Emerson can help you then do please call us on: +44 (0)20 8548 3900 and choose option 1 for crane requirements/transport or option 4 for training enquiries. Contact www.emersoncranes.co.uk

Modelmaking Extraordinaires Bennett Gynn The commercial modelmaking company, Bennett Gynn Modelmaking, specialises in producing high quality architectural models which can be used for any purpose be it marketing, planning or public consultation usually for developers and architects. It was first created by Jonathan Bennett and Mark Gynn, who have over fourteen years’ experience in the modelmaking industry. Having studied modelmaking to degree level, Mark is a true professional that has worked both commercially and freelance and is now the director of this highly regarded company. With a dedicated team boasting years’ worth of experience, Bennett Gynn strives to produce the best models in order to serve as useful and applicable marketing tools to meet all their clients’ needs. Some of their previous projects

illuminate the model, plot by plot. The model scales range from 1:1000 for masterplan and context models up to 1:12 scale for one off houses. The models are available in a number of finishes and materials, including but not limited to; white, pastel colour palette, full colour and timber. include sketchmodels, sales models and planning applications. Their detailed scale models can be made to any specification and incorporate new technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting with more traditional means of craftsmanship. They are produced in a variety of scales and finishes, dependent on customer requirements. For use in marketing, the models can also include plot identification systems that help

As well as being immediately eyecatching and visually impactful, these physical models also convey important information and crucial design details in an inclusive and easy to understand form. Prospective buyers can use the models to envision themselves living in new properties and communities. For more information contact Bennett Gynn on: +44 (0)1634 566595 or visit the website at: www.bennettgynn.co.uk

London Build Welcomes Frankie Foundation as Exhibitor Frankie Foundation UK Ltd recently attended the London Build 2016 show, taking part in a two day long exhibition show that brought together everyone from contractors to developers, government figures, architects, local council members, property developers, suppliers, solution providers and more for a massive networking, exhibiting and innovating opportunity for the construction industry. The London Build took place on 26th and 27th of October at the London Olympia, South London. Like many other, Frankie Foundations used the chance to showcase their latest advancements as well as meet other peers in the industry, customers and investors. Many companies showed off

They first made their name using the now ubiquitous driven piles which they used to develop major technical advancements. Thanks to these innovations, they had a rapid start, expanding across Belgium and surrounding countries, with Franki piles in use across Russia, Egypt, Spain, Switzerland and more. their latest products and services whilst the attendees were able to meet the real movers and shakers in the industry, from engineers to developers and more. Frankie Foundations was first established back in 1909, right on the eve of WW1, when Edgar Frankignoul founded the ‘Society des Pieux Armés Frankignoul’ (“Frankignoul Reinforced Piles Company.”)

Franki Foundations is now a renowned provider or foundation solutions, utilizing more than two decades worth of experience to provide services including designing Foundation or Soil Retaining Solutions, Sectional Augered Mini Piles, Ground beams and slabs, Piled Retaining Walls, Diaphragm Walls and Barrettes and even more. www.frankifoundations.co.uk

Workplace health and safety – not just a tick box exercise

Our trained uniformed technicians are in-house trained in our purpose built training facility; they are efficient, friendly and take pride in all the work they carry out.

Workplace health and safety is not just a tick box exercise, everyone who leaves for work should expect to return home at night safely to their family.

So whether you have a scratched worktop, hole in your bath, dents in your doors or chipped stones you can be sure of a quality service and a repair that is second to none!

THSP Risk Management understand the importance of a positive health and safety culture and have been supporting companies like yours for almost 25 years, with our consultancy service, Business Safe.

When damage is caused, why go for a costly replacement when we can repair it for you quickly and at a fraction of the price? Carrying out these repairs, Hometech-UK has saved in excess of 10,000 tonnes of materials from going to landfill and saved our customers hundreds of thousands of pounds in replacement costs!

Emerson Crane Hire is a long-established crane company whose business-model is built around doing the job properly, treating people right and working with clients over the long term. We understand the challenging nature of operational sites and strive to be part of the reason why your project succeeds. We supply spider cranes, crawler cranes and mobiles up to 300t and offer a range of transport services – with or without crane hire – to help you move large items from where they are to where you want them to be.

UK are working professionally within a variety of business sectors using the skills they learned at Emerson’s purpose-built training centre. And our instructors are educating people to succeed in areas they themselves have many years of hands-on working experience - so with Emerson it’s much more than just book learning.

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By using Business Safe you will be able to concentrate on your business, confident in the knowledge that your company’s

health and safety documentation is up-to-date, meeting all of your legal obligations and helping you achieve a positive health and safety culture throughout your business without the expense of an in-house team. Why Business Safe? ss Bespoke health and safety policy, documentation and guidance – tailored specifically to your needs ss A single point of contact – no call centres ss 24/7 emergency helpline for reportable accidents/incidents

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AvantgardeFM: Solutions as unique as our customers AvantgardeFM, a national operator deploying a unique provision of site services across the United Kingdom (UK), have continued to strengthen their region by region presence and overall UK market share throughout 2016. With a core business, which deploys accredited site based security officers, mobile patrolling, and CCTV deployments, AvantgardeFM have, in 2016, further diversified by developing a wrapped facilities management (FM) service offering. Avantgarde Ltd, founded in 2009, has quickly become an established industry leader managing the security concerns of the industry’s largest construction contractors. The enablement, at scale, of an additional scope of services within AvantgardeFM has been made possible through the integration of Elite FM, itself an established national provider. The increase in service capabilities with the addition of cleaning, specialist labour and reactive maintenance, has enabled AvantgardeFM to expand as a

successful site based end-to-end facilities provider. The integration of the two companies to form AvantgardeFM brings additional dynamism and substantial managerial and complimentary service provisions to the market. Thanks to the benefits of integrated costs, the wrapped one company service deployment continues to bring valuable dividends to AvantgardeFM’s national client base. The successful service expansion has opened new avenues for AvantgardeFM, which is now well positioned to deliver a greater role in support of the individual phases of each project lifecycle.

transferred directly to bottom-line cost saving among clients. AvantgardeFM through V-360 can provide clients seeking to modernise their site’s operations with the addition of advanced CCTV, biometric access turnstiles and site specific fire responder and health and safety mechanised equipment.

In mid-2016, AvantgardeFM established their second office within Sale, Greater Manchester. The office in Sale acts as an excellent regional launch pad to reach and maintain AvantgardeFM’s service delivery policies across England and Wales. Following a thorough recruitment drive and training period for those selected to work from within the Sale office the team has already secured several notable project wins in the latter part of 2016. AvantgardeFM has a demonstrable trackrecord working alongside the site services company V-360 to offer site safety and security among their client base. The close tie to V-360 has engineered multiple cost saving synergies which have been

AvantgardeFM and V-360’s multifaceted approach has secured an excellent reputation across the wider site security marketplace. Operationally, for each security deployment, the AvantgardeFM service team draw on significant experience to identify and deliver costed risk assessments and advisory solutions best suited to each client’s requirement; and when required, combining V-360’s product security range or additional complimentary facilities service. AvantgardeFM are well positioned leading into 2017 to increase its current rate of expansion and overall market share. The successful Elite FM merger, enduring and positive working relationship with V-360 and AvantgardeFM’s preferred supplier status among various national construction contractors will form part of an extensive base of expected catalysts predicted to grow AvantgardeFM in 2017 and beyond. www.avantgardefm.com

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Product Innovation Award

Envision better Security for your Business and Assets

These security solutions, delivered at affordable prices, provide peace of mind for both employers and employees alike, as well as safeguarding work areas, assets and more. The Envision Control Centre is at the centre of their service. It’s a cutting-edge facility that is designed for all communications and remote monitoring of security systems and critical components. One of Envision’s most lauded products is the ReconEyez system. This unique, state of the art camera device provides wireless video protection 24/7 and alerts the owner with visual confirmation, but only when a real threat is present. It constantly monitors the area and its assets and can immediately detect intrusion, capturing it in a series of photos within 0.5 seconds. These images are then stored, fully water marked and even date and time stamped to create an archive. Better yet, it has a battery life of 400 days and can be installed anywhere, including places where one can’t put CCTV. As such, there is no need for manned guards in such areas, saving 80% on security costs.

Bridge ReconEyez detectors are equipped with advanced sensors. These detect intrusion, the threat is real, and sends a series of photos instantly to the Envision control centre.

Envision Intelligent Solutions is a technology based company that specialises in providing bespoke security solutions. Operating across the UK and Ireland, Envision offers a range of products and services, including design, specification, installation, maintenance, monitoring of systems, intrusion, fire, access control and lone worker solutions for those working out in the field, in concerning areas or high risk environments.

The bridge relays data to the control centre. Distance between bridge and the control centre is unlimited.

ACTUAL VISUAL ALERT

Combining ReconEyez with software adapted by Envision, such as the CAT II Alarm Receiving Centre, GSM networks, installation services and battery management, means the customers’ needs are met whilst also reducing costs. Along with its high level of functionality, ReconEyez can be installed and operational within minutes.

A visual alarm is delivered to the Control room and can then be forwarded to security personnel or police.

Envision work by surveying sites to gain a thorough understanding of the business operations and the different assets and activities at each location. Their proposals are all bespoke and tailor made to suit each individual customer and their particular needs. Contact T +44 (0)2838 347055 info@envision-is.co.uk www.envision-is.co.uk

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ReconEyez doesn’t miss an event. Instant reaction enables prevention of crime, and your assets or premises remain safe and protected.

Screed Flooring Company of the Year

Francis Flower: Leaders in Environmentally Conscious Mineral Sourcing A huge congratulations to Francis Flower, the renowned mineral resourcing company, for being the recipient of the prestigious Company of the Year Award. Francis Flower specialises in recovering, reclaiming and recycling mineral by-products from different industries. Now, excitement is buzzing again over Francis Flowers’ new product – the Gypsol screed flooring system, ‘Rustique.’ Gypsol is a multi-useful product which acts as a superior alternative to sand and cement screeds and polished concrete. Gypsol is favoured as the perfect supplement to underfloor heating thanks to its efficient installation, design versatility and the fact that most of it is made from recycled material. The soon to be available Rustique flooring creates the perfect ‘architectural’ finish and can be used anywhere, whether it is new builds, renovation, warehouses or even barn conversions. Better yet, this fast track flooring system has the potential to be installed and fully finished within just one month. The innovative Rustique flooring has been developed in conjunction with Sika UK, a leader in the building industry. As opposed to Francis Flower’s highly polished Diamond floor, a floor impregnated with hardeners, the Rustique is instead designed to provide a hard waring low maintenance floor, with the option of either exposed or semi-exposed aggregate.

(Gypsol), limestone powders, super-fine white marble, plastics, pharmaceuticals and GGBS. Today, Francis Flower is one of the leaders in mineral management, storage and processing as well as agricultural services. They have five bases around the UK, with two in Somerset and one in Cheshire, North Lincolnshire and Cambs. These strategic locations allow them to operate near major roads, rails and port networks.

In addition, customers can choose to have the floor lightly sanded or even heavily abraded according to their tastes, and the Rustique coat can be quickly and easily applied by any skilled applicator. As for Francis Flower, the company was created over sixty years ago and is a family-run business that still operates in their hands today. Whilst initially starting out as solely quarrying and lime burning, Francis Flower now provides a range of high quality powered minerals, including anhydrite binder

Some of their specialist services include granulating, pre and post drying and screening, product analysis, procurement and importation, storage systems and stock management, logistics and material recovery and reclamation. Their extensive services are utilised by everyone from architects, designers, main contractors, self-builders, flooring contractors and more. As an ethical and environmentally conscious company, Francis Flower takes great pride in the fact that their products originate from by-products from industrial products. This therefore eliminates the need for mineral extraction and landfill and is therefore a more sustainable and environmentally friendly operation. None of their virgin marble,

which is used in their Fordacal range of filler and extenders, has ever been quarried. Instead Fordacal is made with 100% recycled material.

them to efficiently monitor and replenish stock levels and hence save fuel and reduce their environmental impact.

The well-established company also supplies water companies with specially prepared limestone powder in order to neutralise acid lakes, waterways and reservoirs. This helps protect and restore the eco-systems, allowing both plant and animals life to thrive. Furthermore, this award winning company uses state of the art software systems within their storage and logistic facilities, therefore enabling

Francis Flower is also a member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, an initiative representing a common and effective approach to addressing sustainability within supply chains. T +44 (0)1749 841146 ff@francisflower.co.uk www.francisflower.co.uk

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Commitment to Excellence

FenestraPro Premium for Revit: Improving the Design Process & Building Performance FenestraPro has proven to be a business most deserving of our Commitment to Excellence profile, we are delighted to announce here at Building and Construction Review. We are therefore incredibly keen to tell our readership more about this exciting brand whilst discussing its innovative offering and the subsequent advantages of using such solutions. The technology specialist FenestraPro focuses specifically on the provision of intelligent software tools that have been meticulously developed to assist architects and building developers in achieving the most energy efficient façade design. The Irish company, which can be found in Dublin, is renowned for leading the way in performance led generative design for AEC with their core product FenestraPro Premium, which has enabled the team to obtain significant levels of success and recognition since the organisation’s establishment in 2012. In simple terms, FenestraPro Premium is a high-performance product that enhances the design process in a way that is more environmentally friendly, efficient and cost-effective. Having worked in close accord with many leading practices and industry professionals, the authorised developer operates with Autodesk Revit

Customers can therefore take full control over the important design decisions that will impact the energy performance of a building, leaving them free to obtain the aesthetic results they would expect whilst remaining confident that they will also experience significant time and cost reductions in the design process itself. As well as eliminating the necessity of redesign, FenestraPro Premium employs a glazing specification tool that will aid energy and daylight performance and gives the user the ability to design based on selected performance criteria, automatically generating the results directly to the building information model.

Health & Safety News

Market leading attenuation for JSP’s new range of Sonis® Ear Defenders With a strong commitment to safety innovation, JSP’s Research and Development team have designed a new range of Sonis® Ear Defenders which peaks at an unbeaten SNR of 37. Developed in partnership with a leading research facility in the field of acoustic engineering, this new range meets the needs of an extensive range of industrial applications. This exceptional range of Sonis® Ear Defenders is Kitemarked and meets EN352-1. The advantages of this range is that it offers a wide spread of attenuation with SNR values between 27 and 37 meaning that selecting the right model to match the wearers requirements is really straightforward. The Sonis® range has been stylishly designed with a traffic light colour code for easy identification and selection. The range moves from the green Sonis® 1 for low level noise to the yellow Sonis® 2 and the orange Sonis® Compact

for substantial Industrial noise through to the market leading SNR of 37 for the red Sonis® 3 to protect against extreme industrial noise. The over moulded headband has a built in comfort area with ventilation to help reduce heat build- up. The headband force and the sealing ring surface area work together to provide optimum cushion pressure and therefore comfort, ensuring a good fit every time, delivering an ear defender which is a pleasure to wear. Manufactured in Oxfordshire, the Sonis cups can be coloured to meet a corporate identity and can also be printed with a company logo for improved brand recognition and to prevent theft.

component. The materials have been chosen for both performance and comfort for extended periods of use. The headband is manufactured from TPE so is easy to wipe clean, there is no adhesive or welded parts, so they can be easily disassembled to replace hygiene kits which are available for each model.

JSP have invested in specialist acoustic and hearing test equipment to develop the Sonis® range in-house, and refine each individual

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Electrical Products News

The innovative software utilises the concept of generative design by allowing the user to explore different options on how to get to the desired place they want to get to from a design standpoint, while optimising the façade. In both the conceptual design environment and the project environment, FenestraPro Premium dynamically proposes alternatives based on user defined energy requirements. It is a unique application that operates within Revit as a modeless add-in, reading directly from the model and generating the design solution on the model. FenestraPro has recently released the Version 3.0 of its façade program; a premium package that was founded by specialist architects David Palmer and Simon Whelan. This innovation, which provides the design parameters just as its previous counterparts, enables users to make the most of realtime performance indicators demonstrating the impact of design decisions throughout.

for international optimisation (relating fundamentally to functionality and usability development). This can be effectively achieved by means of a graphically sound and navigationally simple solution incorporating technical inputs for the enhancement of thermal, solar and daylighting requirements of particular façades. The software is also advantageous in the respect that it can offer a comprehensive understanding of design features that will affect not only the performance of a building but also its energy consumption and occupant comfort.

In addition, the FenestraPro Premium for Revit Version 3.0 will pay closer attention to aspects such as curtain walling, glazing and shading, reading various devices and providing a dynamic analysis courtesy of the efficient web service already in place. The operator can also benefit from the software’s ability to create and resize windows via user input (although it may also be driven through FenestraPro Premium’s calculations). Please contact FenestraPro today to find out more. T 00353 16619609 info@fenestrapro.com rwaite@fenestrapro.com www.fenestrapro.com www.twitter.com/fenestrapro

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Environmental Solutions News

A selection of ECS Construction products and services includes, but is not limited to: • Supply and installation packages on all SUDS-Attentuation Crate Systems • SUDS-Attentuation – Storm Water Tanks, Crates and Pipe Systems in GRP, HDPE, MDPE & polypropylene • Flow Control Units • Pump Chambers & Pump Stations • Channel/Slot Drainage Systems • Rain Water Harvesting Tanks & Systems – Domestic and Commercial • Separators – Full retention, Bypass, Forecourt & Washdown Units in Accordance with PPG 3 Requirements • GRP Building Products – Canopies, Dormer Windows, Chimneys, Coping Stones etc. • Kiosks – Any Shape, Any Size, Any Colour • Lift Pit Liners – 100% Waterproof & Built To Your Dimensions • Grease Traps/Separators/Filters & Dosing Systems • Waste Water Treatment Plants – 6 Population to 300 Population as Standard Units (Larger Units on Application) • Septic Tanks – Cylindrical ‘Low Profile’ Type or Traditional Spherical Units • Cesspool/Waste Water Holding Tanks (Above & Below Ground) • Silage Effluent Tanks Cylindrical ‘Low Profile’ Type or Traditional Spherical Units • Sample Chambers • Chemical Storage Tanks (Above and Below Ground)

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Health, Safety & Facilities Management News

TC Facilities Management (TCFM) secures multiservice contract

Kevin Meighan takes up helm as Operations Director at TCFM

TC Facilities Management (TCFM) is delighted to announce the award of a multi-service contract at RS Components Ltd, the world's leading distributor of electronics, automation and control components, tools and consumables.

Kevin Meighan has been appointed the Operations Director at TC Facilities Management (TCFM). The move from his previous role of Key Account Director for core contracts accounts will now see him with responsibility for the whole portfolio of contracts servicing 5,500 sites across the country.

The contract will see over 50 staff from TCFM deployed to provide Cleaning, Security, Catering, Grounds Maintenance and Specialist Cleaning at 16 sites: 2 DCs in Corby and Nuneaton and 14 Trade Counters across the country. The contract commenced on 1st November and is being led by Steve Wengrow, Divisional Director, TCFM, who is working alongside

the team from RS Components Ltd to deliver a seamless transition. Having been able to demonstrate added value within other FM contracts, RS Components awarded the contract based on TCFM’s passion to understand their individual needs and then to design a bespoke solution to meet them. T +44 (0)1737 814016 info@tcfm.co.uk www.tcfm.co.uk

Kevin joined TCFM in 2002 and since then has brought ongoing growth to the company in a variety of roles. Most recently he has headed up the award and mobilisation of retail and corporate customers to meet their customer specific needs whilst ensuring the needs of existing customers are maintained. Kevin’s appointment will see him now focus on working with

customers to drive the standards further. Alongside this, Kevin will be working with his team to develop a team structure across all the diverse operations where contracts are delivered. He believes these will result in achieving his aspiration of TC Facilities Management being both the employer and supplier of choice. T +44 (0)1737 814016 info@tcfm.co.uk www.tcfm.co.uk

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Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning News

Cost-effective Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) An increase in new builds brings new legislation and a surge in the demand for heat recovery products as building efficiency is improved. Buildings are becoming more airtight and consequently less fresh air can circulate. Since all buildings need a source of fresh air, the need for a MVHR unit has become obvious. Diagram 1 shows how a simple mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system facilitates effective ventilation in a domestic unit. Homes, classrooms, offices, function rooms, whether domestic or commercial, can benefit from MVHR, improving climate control whilst promoting energy efficiency. Working alongside our customers, Axair Fans can supply quality components for domestic and commercial heat recovery systems. Many systems feature two fans as shown in diagram 2, one to take out stale air and one to bring in fresh air. The incoming and outgoing air stream

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Having previously worked for a large furniture provider the innovator realised there was a great demand for tailor-made bar stools suitable for home and kitchen use. It was this, as well as the notable capacity of enquiries he received for this particular product, that encouraged Graeme to establish his own company that would meet the expectations of everyone from homeowners and hotels to pubs and clubs. Over the years, Langs Quality Furniture has fine-tuned its online facility; adjusting the features as appropriate to keep the pace with modern technology. Customers can now make the most of a highly usable and efficient ordering system that is very visual in its approach – users can easily view the individual styles, colours, finishes and bases available or, if preferred, they can create their own via a revolutionary design app. Contact T +44 (0)141 423 8283 info@breakfastbarstools.co.uk www.breakfastbarstools.co.uk

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Building News

New ceiling cassette improves installation, operation and efficiency

Venture Lighting Europe’s high performance industrial luminaires have been used to upgrade the lighting at two depots owned by vehicle maintenance and repair company, Marshall Fleet Solutions.

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new 4-way blow ceiling cassette for its popular Mr Slim range with a model designed to ease installation, operation and control. The EA Series unit features a new square grille design and a host of new features and efficiency improvements. When combined with a Mr Slim Power or Standard Inverter unit, the new cassette offers some of the industry’s highest seasonal efficiencies and advanced control options, whilst also providing greater flexibility and ease of operation. “We have looked at almost every aspect of the new unit to deliver a cassette that complements interiors and increases comfort levels for occupants,” explains Graham Temple, Marketing Manager for the company’s range of Air Conditioning. “We have also found ways to

improve the unit to make installation more straightforward, and included ways of automating energy saving and easing maintenance.” The optional 3D i-See Senor gives optimal control over air conditioning by automatically sensing room occupancy and adjusting the airflow to suit. This also helps reduce energy wastage by automatically switching off the air conditioning when a room is empty. For further details on the new EA Series cassette, visit the company’s online document library at: http://library. mitsubishielectric.co.uk or call: +44 (0)1707 282880.

Sika Waterproof Roof Membrane Caps Shopping Centre’s Seasonal Showpiece Sika-Trocal helped save Christmas by supplying the durable, easy-to-apply waterproof roof system for a spectacular seasonal attraction. With the festive season fast approaching, KD Decoratives were the supplier to The Mall retail complex in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, which required a new roof for the fairytale focal point of its alfresco ‘Winter Wonderland’ experience – a sparkling Santa’s castle. The sky blue, portable building replete with a 20ft turret has been installed at the Mall every Christmas for a number of years, but its existing roof had started to display signs of wear and tear. For retailers, the run-up to Christmas is their most profitable time of the year. It was essential, therefore, the Mall’s Winter Wonderland crowning glory was installed and fully-waterproofed as quickly and safely as possible in order to provide an additional draw for families and children. Flat roofing specialists, Single Ply Services, from Clevedon near Bristol, in conjunction with main contractors, KD Decoratives, specified SikaTrocal SGK as the solution – a rapid-apply, best-cost performance bonded membrane. The castle consists of six modules which were re-roofed during an off-site operation which also involved the installation of Sika-Trocal SGK membrane. The modules were then weathered together onsite at the Mall. Suitable for both new build and refurbishment applications, in both warm roof and cold roof construction, the membrane provided the age-resistant, weather-proof covering to the modules’ metal deck. With the roof installed, the castle was transferred to the shopping centre where it was craned into its position then weathered together – the Mall’s outdoor car park.

Venture Industrial Luminaires used to help Company Save Energy Over 50 of Venture’s 150W Highbay Professional luminaires were used across the two sites to upgrade the company’s lighting scheme from 400W Metal Halide lamps to help achieve the company’s aim to reduce its energy consumption. By replacing the lighting with Venture’s LED luminaires, Marshall Fleet Solutions are expected to receive over £7,000, approximately 66%, in annual energy cost savings, which also significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the two sites. Venture’s 150W Highbays were specified due to their competitive price and ability to meet the energy saving requirements that Marshall Fleet Solutions were aiming to achieve. Marshall Fleet Solutions has grown to become the UK’s largest independent commercial vehicle servicing companies and has 11 depots across the country, which are used for maintenance and servicing of its customers’ vehicles. The new lighting schemes across the two depots in Garforth and Salford, were designed and specified by Luminous Solutions Ltd, a key partner of Venture Lighting., and were installed by electrical contractors GWR Electrical & Data Comms Ltd, who are both also working to upgrade

the lighting to Venture’s LED luminaires across other sites owned by Marshall Fleet Solutions. The lighting schemes were designed by Luminous Solutions to 300 lux AVE which is in line with the latest BS EN 12464 regulations on the lighting of work places and the requirement for general vehicle servicing, repair and inspection. Since installing Venture’s LED Highbays, the lighting across the two depots has noticeably improved and now provides a bright white light to offer workers a better and clearer working environment. The Venture LED Highbay Professional luminaires also offer a significantly improved life of up to 50,000 hours which eliminates the need for regular lamp replacement and maintenance, which can be disruptive to operations when replacing or fixing. The enhanced lifetime of the luminaires also reduces the likelihood of lamp failure which may compromise the overall light levels across the depots.

Single Ply Services had four days off site to install a new warm roof weathered with Sika-Trocal SGK and then just one day on site to fully-seal the roof’s connecting joints to ensure its weather-tightness and readiness for Winter Wonderland’s grand opening. Robin Hambly, Small Works Manager at Single Ply Services, said, “We chose SikaTrocal SGK because it is quick and easy to apply. It is also extremely reliable, and as its job is to keep Father Christmas, his helpers and all his young visitors safe and dry during the festive period, the system’s durability was essential to its specification. We didn’t want to ruin anyone’s Christmas.” The fully-adhered Type SGK roofing membrane is approved by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) to have a life expectancy in excess of 35 years. It’s easy-to-apply properties ensured Winter Wonderland’s star attraction was completed in-line with the client’s strict deadline, whilst providing an aesthetically-pleasing finish to enhance the castle’s magical appeal for young visitors throughout the festive period. For more information, please call: +44 (0)1707 394444, or visit: www.sika.co.uk

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Venture’s LED Highbay Professional luminaires have proved to be a popular and beneficial product for industrial applications such as maintenance workshops, due to the quality of light and low energy consumption. The 150W LEDs have a high output of 15,000 lumens and system efficacy of 100 lumens per circuit watt to ensure that a high power, quality light is emitted at a lower energy rate than traditional light sources. The luminaire comes with a 120° beam angle as standard and can be adapted using a range of reflector accessories to offer 60°, 70° and 90° angles depending on the light distribution required. Designed to replicate the classic highbay style, Venture’s Highbay Pro is IP65 rated with a robust aluminium casing, combined with cold forged heat sink technology to delivery excellent heat dissipation. Finished with a polycarbonate lens to make it suitable for the most demanding industrial applications. Contact T +44 (0)1923 692600 info@venturelighting.co.uk www.venturelightingeurope.com

Building News

Thermaset – A Leading Powder Coating Specialist Thermaset Limited is a Staffordshire-based powder coating specialist and Qualicoat approved manufacturer. The company has been creating powder coating for more than 30 years – formulating, manufacturing and supplying products to a wide range of customers. It supplies powder coatings direct through a combination of routes to market comprising telephone orders, email and via its online shop. Its powder coatings are renowned for their stability and reliability and stock powders are available for next day delivery across the UK. As one of the largest stockists of high quality powder coatings in the country, Thermaset has assisted customers on a wide range of technical issues. Through early consultation, we will ensure that not only the right type of coating is selected for a particular application, but also recommend what preparatory work needs to be undertaken beforehand. With thousands of formulations and over 600 stock colours, there is no colour that Thermaset can’t match and no special requirement that cannot be met – whether it would be BS, RAL or a custom match. The company can meet a

customer’s needs from a few kilograms of powder coating – for a special order – through to tonnes for a longterm contract. Among the industrial markets for powder coatings are: automotive, electrical/electronics, scaffolding/form work, general engineering and steel partitioning. Powder coatings are also extensively used on both commercial and domestic furniture and home appliance industries because of their toughness, hardness and corrosion resistance. Whilst powder coating applications are not yet widely used on auto bodies, they are finding growing applications on components for both interior and exterior applications. Within the electrical and electronics sector, powder coatings are used in various applications including:

computer casings, computer components, encapsulation and telecommunications equipment. Key to the continued development of the business is a commitment to invest both in the ongoing development and training of staff, as well as the infrastructure of the factory site. The company has just achieved the international standard ISO 14001 Certification, and is therefore putting environmental management at the heart of its business Thermaset has firm plans in place to invest heavily throughout 2017 on the redevelopment of existing research and development facilities, as well as the creation of a training school and showroom. The company launched a new suite of individual A4 size product specification brochures for its Spectra range and Ripple Finishes, a description of its Hygienic Antibacterial powder coatings and a Stock Range brochure. New to the market is its Spectra range – a collection of diverse finishes and an exciting alternative to standard RAL and BS colours. T +44 (0)1827 55777 info@thermaset.co.uk www.thermaset.co.uk

Domestic and Commercial Ventilation A well-managed ventilation system helps avoid mould formation on walls and ensures that you and your family, friends or colleagues breathe cleaner, fresher air. Ventilation systems are increasingly being used in domestic and commercial spaces and are a great way to control and manage air quality indoors, reducing the accumulation of pollutants and trapped water vapour in the air. It is important that a house is properly ventilated to avoid excess moisture and increased condensation. Poor ventilation can potentially lead to mould, condensation, and in some cases breathing issues, rendering your property a potential health hazard. There are 3 popular types of ventilation technologies, Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery systems (MVHR), Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) and Mechanical Extract Ventilation (MEV). Each has their benefits and are suitable for use in different environments. MVHR – This ventilation system extracts the moisture and stale air out and replaces it with clean and fresh air, making sure you don’t lose heat in your home or commercial premise. PIV – This system allows entry of clean and filtered air at a continuous rate, which creates movement and dispersion of stale air. This system is ideal for homes and flats. MEV – These fans remove moisture from the air and prevent condensation, which improves

the quality of air. This can be installed in single rooms to meet minimum ventilation requirements. Commissioning ventilation and air-handling systems is a crucial aspect of the installation process and improper commissioning may result in erratic flow rates and rattling noises. The BPEC qualified engineers at ESS Ventilation are qualified to commission many models of ventilation units. Most products come with a 5 year warranty and you can take advantage of our servicing contracts to ensure that you get the full benefit of the warranty provisions. Our team is regularly trained in the latest technological developments and commissioning procedures. We will match your requirements with the unit specifications and ensure that it operates in a balanced manner as expected. www.essllp.co.uk

Joseph Ash Galvanizing: A UK Leader of Steel Finishing Services Joseph Ash Galvanizing has been a UK leader of steel finishing services since 1857. Founded by Joseph Ash – the son of a brilliant Midlands based chemist – our services include galvanizing, spin galvanizing, shot blasting and powder coating. With eight plants in the UK (in Bilston, Bridgend, Chesterfield, Corby, Hull, Medway, Telford and Walsall) Joseph Ash Galvanizing serves all types of customers from fabricators to large construction companies, to fencing and agricultural specifiers, government departments and even metal sculpture artists. Our position as a steel finishing UK leader stems not only from our industry-leading levels of customer service – which meet the most exacting requirements of our customers and their end users – but also from our ethos of outstanding technical knowledge and through the additional services we provide, which include: ss Collection and delivery ss On-site storage facilities ss Bundling, packing and export containerisation ss Passivation post galvanizing ss A range of different bath sizes and lifting capabilities ss Additional paperwork if requested

ss The ability to powder coat aluminium as well as steel. With a number of different bath sizes at our various plants (including one of the widest galvanizing baths in Europe at our Telford plant), Joseph Ash galvanizes everything from lighting columns to staircases, fencing products to bridges, structural sections to access support steelwork, and industrial flooring to motorway guardrails. Small specialist parts such as hinges, nuts and bolts can also be galvanized in our spin line galvanizing baths. T +44 (0)121 504 2573 www.josephash.co.uk

Launch of Pulsar® Evolution hi vis range is Visibly Better The Evolution collection by Pulsar® introduces a new level of innovation in hi-vis protective clothing, providing greater safety and comfort to workers in the rail, infrastructure, civil engineering and utilities sectors. The design of this new range incorporates evolutionary use of reflective markings and new features for pioneering clothing that enables workers to fulfil their roles in all weathers. The average fatality rate for those working on the Highways England road network is one of the highest amongst all employment sectors in the UK. Over the past ten years, 13 service provider workers and 2 Highways England traffic officers were killed while working on motorways and major A roads in England. Improving the visibility of workers on the motorways and in the rail, infrastructure,

civil engineering and utilities sectors, can help to reduce these fatalities and provide a safer working environment. Pulsar® Evolution offers a complete head-to-toe solution including a Storm Coat, Over Trouser and an Evolution Hood. Each feature has been designed with the user’s working requirements at the forefront including concealed pockets for phones, radio loops for securing headphone wires safely and a fully adjustable, removable hood suitable for use over hard hats. Neoprene cuffs help prevent water, such as rain, from dripping into the sleeve ensuring that workers stay dry and warm and with no exposed zips or studs, the collection is perfectly suited for the car market. www.pulsarevolution.com

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Building News

Nationwide Hygiene Group Tubosider – Innovation from the ground up – Defining the Market for 30 Years Nationwide Hygiene Group celebrated their 30-year milestone in 2016 with a proud feeling of a journey full of achievement. The Nationwide Hygiene business was first registered in November 1986, in Newcastle upon Tyne, at the premises of A&J Beverage and as the business expanded it moved in 1993 to a stand-alone head office in South London. As steady National account sales growth continued, the head office increased office space three times before finally relocating in 2007, to Chesterfield in Derbyshire where the company now employs 28 staff in support of a continually rising customer portfolio. Throughout their 30 years, Nationwide has seen steady sales growth across a range of market sectors, taking the group to a £166 million sales total for the end of 2015. This consistent growth was recently recognised by the London Stock Exchange, when Nationwide were acknowledged as one of the 1,000 UK SME Companies to Inspire Britain. The report and listing identifies the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). In order to be included in the list, companies needed to show consistent revenue growth over a minimum of three years, whilst significantly outperforming their industry peers. The 30th Year has also seen Nationwide receive the Cleaning Products Company of the Year award from Building & Facilities News. A spokesman for Building & Facilities News said, “Nationwide Hygiene has the competency and expertise to satisfy the needs of large multi-national corporations as well as smaller, local companies. Its highly efficient and dependable services

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and products have been used extensively by facilities management companies, educational establishments and healthcare organisations throughout the UK and Ireland.” In addition, Nationwide also picked up the internationally recognised ‘Commitment to Excellence’ award from Best Practice UK. A spokesman for Best Practice UK said, “Serving clients at international, national, regional and local levels is due to Nationwide’s well established network of shareholder companies operating throughout the UK and Ireland (along with its European and US partners, INPACS and Network). One of its strengths is the brand’s capability to deliver its reputable services to clients of all sizes, from small local companies to large distinguished multi-nationals.”

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TC Facilities Management (TCFM) secure cleaning contract with on-line retailer TC Facilities Management (TCFM) is now playing a part in helping an unnamed on-line retailer achieve speedy grocery deliveries from their DC in London. The contract being delivered by a team from TCFM started on 8th December 2016. It will provide cleaning services to a Distribution Centre responsible for its groceries delivery in London. The team from TCFM, led by Charlotte Mudge, TCFM Account Manager, will ensure that the superb standards that TCFM have become known for in other DCs will be replicated and with it enable the retailer to deliver consistently speedy shopping solutions. The contract will utilise rigorous systems and state-of-the-art

New Initiatives In recent years, the Nationwide Hygiene Group have widened its commercial offering to include Business Supplies and Catering product ranges, which have further enhanced the group’s ability to provide a full range of products to their customers. T +44 (0)844 499 6380 www.nationwide-hygiene.com

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technology to help to deliver robust monitoring and management reporting to the client. Having been able to demonstrate the added value within other cleaning contracts in DCs, the contract was awarded based on TCFM’s proven track record in the warehouse space along with their design of a bespoke solution, based on the client’s individual needs. Contact T +44 (0)1737 814016 info@tcfm.co.uk www.tcfm.co.uk

Building News

Pietrapave goes National – Launching the Future of Paving

Health in the workplace: Securing your future

Bannister Hall, one of Britain’s leading landscaping suppliers, has launched an innovative new natural stone paving product – a bespoke system that is set to revolutionise urban, street and commercial design by combining innovation and versatility with rapid, simple and cost-effective installation.

Casella, the leading technology company for noise and dust monitoring features in a new programme by the CIOB in partnership with ITN productions called; ‘Masterminds of Construction.’ It is currently available to view here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nm2jJVFzfss. The programme features key industry interviews and news-style reports along with sponsored editorial profiles. In it, Casella demonstrates how their monitoring solutions are helping organisations adopt a new approach of ‘Treating Health like Safety’ and introducing this new perspective into the workplace.

The PietraPave range, already used extensively on a huge range of commercial and domestic projects worldwide, boasts the beauty and resilience of natural stone paving while also reducing installation time by up to 80% due to its pre-assembled custommade designs and revolutionary mat construction. PietraPave offers a real and desirable alternative to other paving solutions. These include the system’s bespoke capabilities, enabling intricate designs to be completed, speed of installation and

the quality and long-term performance of the materials. The range currently includes granite and porphyry and is delivered in numbered sections, negating the need for costly specialist installers. Cobbles, paving and bespoke patterns such as fans, circles or geometric designs complete the look on each bespoke project, enabling commercial designers to plan ahead for a speedy installation.

This speed of installation means that PietraPave is incredibly cost-effective when compared to conventional block paving – in most cases a quarter of the cost per fully laid square metre – which is incredible value for clients and contractors. Each mat is simply laid onto a prepared screed and compacted down to levels. Grouting is equally fussfree with the Nexus V75 resin-based compound which reduces cleaning in the short-term and maximises durability for customers in the long-term. PietraPave has already been used at large urban public projects around the world including award-winning developments in Asia, the Middle East and the USA and for clients such as the Disney Corporation, Ocean Park Macau and The Qatar Government. T +44 (0)1772 877087 www.bannisterhall.co.uk

The programme also examines how worker health should be viewed with the same priority as their immediate safety and in doing so, how different businesses use monitoring solutions to improve the long term health of their workforces. London Underground provides the first case study, where workers on the platforms and elsewhere are at risk of exposure to noise levels that could eventually lead to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Data captured by Casella’s dBadge2 noise dosimeter and 63x Series sound level meters provide the data needed for a proper risk assessment.

Louise Long, Health & Safety Manager at London Underground, champion’s the use of the dBadge2 dosimeter especially, for its role in identifying the risk and the preventative measures needed to protect workers. Ultimately leading to lower staff absenteeism, higher levels of motivation and consequently an enhanced customer experience. Casella is passionate about improving workplace health and the ITN news programme draws attention to its trusted products which promote worker ownership and independence. Released on 13 December, the entire programme can be watched via this link: http://www.ciob.org/ masterminds-construction T +44 (0)1234 844100 info@casellasolutions.com www.casellasolutions.com/uk

Kite Packaging opens new Letchworth Branch Leading UK Packaging Group, Kite Packaging, has officially opened its brand new Letchworth branch after 3 months of refurbishment work. Kites South East operation previously located in Harlow will now operate from the significantly larger Letchworth site. A modern industrial/warehouse unit located on The Business Park, Avenue One, Letchworth, was acquired in July of last year and was officially opened by Bruce McInnes, Kite Packaging’s Chairman, along with the company’s Managing Partners, including Paul Mustard who will oversee the Letchworth branch. The newest Kite Packaging building is in a prominent position within an established estate in Letchworth Garden City. The property is located on Avenue One which is connected to the B656 providing access to the A505 and A1 (M).

The opening of the Letchworth branch follows a hugely successful year in 2016 for the packaging group, a year that amongst many other successes, saw the group named as one the ‘Top 1,000 companies to inspire Britain’, by the London Stock Exchange. For more information on products and service, visit: www.kitepackaging.co.uk

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New for this Autumn/Winter 2016, Scruffs has expanded its Expedition range to include the Scruffs Expedition Thermo Softshell Jacket. Outdoor protection and comfort is essential, and this new jacket uses a body mapped design to ensure just that. The unique body-mapping system balances insulation to protect against challenging weather conditions, and it gives you the freedom of movement where you need it most. The ultra-durable outdoor jacket comes with secure zip pockets, zip thru fastening and velcro adjustable cuffs for added comfort. A padded 3M Thinsulate™ lining adds core warmth, and the softshell sleeves and breathable underarm panels help to regulate body temperature without restricting you on site. Setting the standard since 2003, Scruffs designs workwear and safety footwear for a new generation of trade professionals. Engineered with technical expertise to

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