Building & Construction Review Issue 396

ISSUE 396 May 2023

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Building & Construction Review Carlisle’s Arboflex PU specified for 4,000m2 Galliard Homes Project

Arboflex PU, the wet-on-wet liquid applied waterproofing membrane from Carlisle Construction Materials, has been specified for the roofs and podium deck of Neptune Wharf: a development of six, high specification residential buildings by Galliard Homes in East London.

T & T roofing will install the Arboflex PU, along with tapered, fire-retardant mineral wool insulation, which will also be supplied by Carlisle. All roof areas, apart from the podium, will be green roofs, and the Arboflex PU 20-year system will be installed to provide excellent root resistance, along with ease and speed of installation and effective waterproofing.

T & T Roofing will install the tapered

insulation, before applying the Arboflex PU liquid. After rollering the liquid onto the roof, T & T’s installers will lay the system’s glass fibre matt onto the wet membrane. Once the liquid has been drawn through with the roller and an additional application has been completed, the matt is entirely absorbed, providing a seamless roof surface.

The first phase of the Neptune Wharf roofing project was completed in February 2023, with the complete development due to handover later in the year.

T 01623 627285 info.uk@ccm-europe.com https://www.ccm-europe.com/gb

Quality bespoke joinery – crafted to perfection

Bluerun only produce purpose made joinery to client’s drawings and specifications. Its unrivalled level of customer services means that free quotations are normally provided within 2-3 days or less, and the company can usually deliver a quick turnaround of any manufactured items required. And, because it has an experienced spray operative in charge of a modern spray

Initially developed

by Smart Storm for the Thames Tideway project, The NeutraliZer™ is a unique, mobile, in-line treatment plant that uses only CO2 to continuously neutralise concrete washout water.

The concrete wash water issue The pH of concrete wash water from construction and building sites is highly caustic (pH 12-14) and very damaging to the environment if untreated. It is illegal to discharge without an acceptable pH level (usually 6-9).

Equally, this applies to concrete wagon washouts to sewer and surface drains, where usually illegal to discharge below pH 6 and above pH 10.

This high alkaline wastewater is customarily treated with hazardous chemicals on a batch basis.

NeutraliZer™ CO2 concrete washout treatment The NeutraliZer™ works by monitoring the caustic washout with Smart Storm’s USM pH meter and based on the readings,

carbon dioxide (CO2) is automatically dissolved into the wash water flow to reduce the pH to a safe level for discharge; this happens on a continuous flow basis.

Smart Storm’s USI, a multiple water parameter meter, provides a 7” touch screen interface for user-friendly operation.

A Magflow flow meter monitors the effluent leaving the unit, which can treat up to 25m3 of wastewater per hour.

paint and lacquer facility, articles can leave the factory in a fully finished state, ready for installation on-site.

What really sets Bluerun apart is that since its establishment it has never used computer aided machinery for any designs. Crafted to perfection, all items are finished by hand, drawings are prepared with pencil and paper, and everything that is manufactured by the team has been done so with the utmost attention to detail.

T 01799 599995 dee@bluerunltd.co.uk www.bluerunltd.co.uk

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CO2 dissolved in water is slightly acidic so is ideal for neutralising concrete wash water and CO2 self-buffers so cannot overdose no matter how much is injected.

Key features: V Continuous processing system with advanced in-line mixer V Skid-mounted and highly mobile – small footprint V No need for hazardous chemicals or batch treatment V Fully automated with alarm beacons (pH/out of gas) V Rugged construction V Plug and Go V In-built storage for 8 gas bottles V Integral flowmeter V Remote Cloud-based monitoring.

Available to purchase or hire; contact Smart Storm Ltd to find out more: T +44 (0)1422 363462 enquiries@smartstormgroup.com www.smartstormgroup.com https://twitter.com/smart_storm

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ModCon Cabin Trader Ltd ModCon Cabin Trader was formed in 2017 by Alan Willetts of whom has 25 years experience of working for some major manufacturers in the Modular & Portable Building Industry.

Bluerun manufactures quality, bespoke joinery items and everything is made to order, nothing is ‘off the shelf.’

If you’re looking for items made from both hard and softwood or even veneered and painted panels, Bluerun can reproduce an array of items including replacement sashes, where it can manufacture a brand new one on a like for like basis, so the mouldings will match.

The UK’s leading wastewater monitoring and treatment experts

ModCon Cabins as it is also known manufactures and supplies Steel Anti Vandal Portable Cabins, Containers, Modular Buildings and all site ancillary items associated with the Portable Building Industry. Please visit: www.modconcabins.co.uk Items such as Portable Offices, Canteens, Toilet units, Drying units, Storage Containers, Chemstores, Smoking Shelters, Effluent Tanks, Staircases are regular and repeat produced items that we manufacture for our clients.

Based in Gloucestershire in the South West we are logistically nicely placed around all the major motorway networks for ease of transportation.

Our workforce are all very skilled and experienced fabricators of whom have many years experience working within our industry and so know the expectancy of our customers requirements so you can be sure that if you approach

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ModCon Cabins to undertake your work you are in very good hands!

Being that all items produced are mostly built on a jig and to customers own specification we are open to undertaking bespoke enquiries too so please feel free to engage with us here at ModCon Cabins even if you have a rather random enquiry for certain products.

Why not also take a look at ModCon Cabin Traders other side of the business which is an Auction/Resale website that allows all and sundry to utilise the site to sell new & used Portable Building products which operates very similar to a well-known auction/resale site we are all familiar with, however only for products relating to our industry. www.modconcabintrader.com

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Building Products & Services Innovation Award

The UK distributor for the sealing industry’s top manufacturers

In this issue of Building and Construction Review, we are proud to announce that we have selected Service Sealing Solutions Ltd as the recipient of our Building Products & Services Innovation Award.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd is the sole UK distributor for the sealing industry’s top manufacturers; DOYMA GmbH. Service Sealing Solutions Ltd specialises in supplying water and gastight seals for utility services and district heating pipes. The company’s ever growing market range can benefit from its broad scope of innovative sealing solutions alongside providing the highest level of expertise.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd provide a number of different sealing solutions from the DOYMA product portfolio to both the public and private sectors in the UK, distributing DOYMA Curaflex, HKD and Quadro Secura products ranges.

DOYMA is an industry leading German manufacturer of sealing systems. In 2018, DOYMA granted Service Sealing Solutions Ltd the exclusive rights to distribute their products in the UK, although Company Director, Tina McAra has over 10 years’ experience of selling DOYMA products with the previous distributer.

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

“In the various markets we supply to there is often confusion on the correct products required to successfully seal structures against water ingress through floors and walls. Service Sealing Solutions Ltd has the knowledge to deploy the correct DOYMA product to the correct application,” said Tina McAra, Company Director.

Tina McAra, Company Director of Service Sealing Solutions Ltd holding the Building Products & Services Innovation Award

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd specialises in high-quality service duct sealing systems for utility services and watertight seals, offering its experience and expertise to advise and provide, developers and specifiers with the right solution for sealing against water and gas, entering around service entries in basements and high-rise buildings.

“The products we sell are precision engineered sealing solutions. There is an extensive standard range available.

Additionally, Service Sealing Solutions has access to work with DOYMA, enabling us the ability to offer bespoke solutions where required,” added Tina.

DOYMA maintains a wealth of experience spanning over 50 years, utilising this experience and vast knowledge base, the company ensures its seal range produces effective, simple solutions to meet all watertight service sealing requirements.

This in turn, ensures that DOYMA’s products provide the highest level of safety for sealing buildings where pipes and electrical cables pass through.

companies, Service Sealing Solutions Ltd has the sealing solution to meet a range of requirements, including large scale construction developments, Power Generation, District Heating and residential, where a water and gas tight seal is required.

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd has many exciting developments currently underway. Tina added, “We're working on a number of exciting customer projects which we hope to provide case studies for in the near future on our website.”

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

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

“The standout feature of the DOYMA Curaflex and Quadro Secura ranges is the industry leading 25-year guarantee which is testament to the product quality and confidence DOYMA has in the products,” stated Tina.

In terms of the company’s customer base, it is extremely diverse. From large multi-national construction companies, medium size waterproofing specialists to individual building contractors and renovation

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Sustainability Products & Services Award

Fast Tracking Sustainability with gas-fired systems. A 30kW energy source can heat 750 litres/hour by 34°C, so when the system draws hot water at a faster rate than it can be heated to 44°C for hot showers you start to get complaints that the water is ‘cold.’ The larger volume cylinder helps to overcome this undersizing allowing for a two hour reheat cycle that maintains enough water at 60°C to meet daily demand, whilst slowly heating reserves through the night when demand is minimal to meet the morning peak.

BCR Sustainability Products & Services Award Winner Adveco considers the options for introducing low-carbon water heating into commercial properties…

Buildings are responsible for as much as 50% of the UK’s carbon emissions and addressing hot water generation can affect as much as 30% of a commercial building’s daily energy demands.

System choices are typically driven by location, cost, and now increasingly sustainability. The current consensus is that adopting electric water heating is the greener option, but many businesses will wish to retain gas. Either way, it makes sense to add a low-carbon preheat to reduce energy consumption and in turn, reduce carbon emissions and control running costs.

Through a mix of cost and simplicity, the best technologies to use to preheat domestic hot water (DHW) systems are either air source heat pumps (ASHP) or solar thermal.

Even so, gas-based hot water applications are, by a factor of 3.8, still cheaper to operate than direct grid-electric systems. Using heat pumps can offset energy costs, but this still leaves a considerable excess operating charge because of the need to provide top-up energy for safe operating temperatures. Historically, additional system top-up was provided by electric immersions, which for backup purposes and occasional peaks in demand whilst more expensive was acceptable. The shift to fully electric systems has put a greater onus on the technology which was never designed to provide primary heat. The costs are excessive and should they be deployed hard water, can rapidly develop scale leading to permanent damage in a remarkably short time. For this reason, we recommend the replacement of immersion technology with smaller electric boilers, such as Adveco ARDENT, that are both more efficient, and, because they operate in a closed loop will avoid the issues of systems scaling up.

Despite this, carbon savings and costs are no longer aligned. However, we can still take advantage of solar thermal which can be employed to offset energy use in gas-fired systems as well as offsetting costs in electric/ASHP applications.

The Power Of The Sun Solar thermal systems are ideal for businesses that use and rely on large amounts of hot water, but it is important to understand that a solar thermal system will not fully replace your existing water heating system and will not provide space heating.

Air To Water Heat pumps are a technology that operates most efficiently at lower temperatures, making it highly applicable to domestic applications, but commercial DHW systems require 60°C working flow for safe (anti-legionella) operation.

Commercial heat pumps, such as the Adveco FPi32 & L70 ranges, can be pushed to deliver a higher percentage contribution, generating temperatures of 45-50°C for preheat. But this is at the cost of performance efficiency, drawing in more electrical energy. Compared to an equivalent-sized direct-electric (ie, from the grid) system, one with an ASHP can achieve carbon reductions of 42-47%, whilst saving 25-35% of the energy costs. The system will still be required to top up heat to the necessary 60°C, using either immersion or an electric boiler. This, combined with the heat pump’s reduced operational efficiency means it will still be much more expensive to run than an equivalent-sized gas-fired system based on a modern and efficient (109% net) water heater.

The actual percentage of your water heating demand covered by solar thermal will depend on your site and energy consumption habits (though this figure is typically around 30% for commercial sites). Sized and installed correctly, a single solar thermal collector can contribute up to 1400kWh per annum, providing electricity savings of £300 and more importantly reducing emissions of CO2 by 322kg.

Incorporating Drain Back, a feature of all Adveco solar thermal systems, helps prevent stagnation of solar fluid in the collector which would lead to costly repairs. This gravity flow approach reduces pump capacity requirements and energy use of the pump station to a minimum and will automatically drain fluid if power is cut without the need for working components.

This makes solar thermal systems with drainback low maintenance with long operational lifespans.

connection, therefore, provides a degree of futureproofing should green gas technology be embraced.

A Future Built On Electric?

If your building has a grid connection and has high hot water demands gas remains the most cost-effective option. Additionally, new gasfired appliances operate with ever-reduced emissions, and most, such as Adveco’s ADplus and AD water heater ranges, and MD boiler range are ready to accept the initial proposed 20% hydrogen blends in the gas grid as early as 2024 without requiring any alteration. Should hydrogen be accepted by the government as a function of net zero we would not expect 100% feeds to be in place nationally until 2040 with the grid changeover beginning in the early to mid-2030s. Retaining an existing gas

Perhaps the most detrimental issue we see today as a result of replacing gas with electricity is the propensity to oversize the new electric system, replacing gas appliances with electric alternatives with like-for-like capabilities resulting in unnecessary capital costs for system supply and installation. If an oversized system exceeds a building’s available amperage of electrical supply, project installation costs will inevitably soar, or even stall the project.

This can best be avoided by understanding your building’s actual hot water demands and designing the replacement to meet those specific needs. There is an art to designing hot water systems, but real, actionable data is priceless. When considering options for introducing sustainability the best advice we can give is to understand your needs first. Adveco’s Live Metering service is an easy, non-intrusive way of securing the valuable operational data you need to make a more informed decision that delivers on expectations to lower carbon emissions without incurring unforeseen costs. www.adveco.co

The recommendation in this case is to keep electrical demand down by increasing the size of the hot water storage which is then heated more slowly. This is very different to the high energy input, low storage seen

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Commitment To Excellence

London’s leading sash window & joinery manufacturer – ‘Passion for Heritage’

Landmark is one of the only London Sash Window companies that is able to produce a Heritage Sliding Sash Window that is ideal for London’s growing conservations areas. These windows can be fitted with Slimlite heritage units in a thickness of 12mm, 14mm, or 16mm. A particular product worth noting is the box frame and sliding sash window that is unique in the respect that it allows you to have the smallest depth possible (127mm) and still cater for heritage double glazed units (16mm), or to have the thinnest possible sashes by themselves (32mm) with double glazed units (12mm) and solid putty line bead (7mm).

For over 35 years, Landmark Windows & Joinery has been tailor-making quality hardwood sliding sash windows. As a family run business whose team of craftsmen boast an extensive history of experience in the manufacture, repair and restoration of traditional windows, the company’s main aim is to maintain and preserve London and the surrounding counties English heritage and period properties.

Steve and his two sons; Tom and Ben, have built up a reputation as a leading authority in the timber sash window sector over this time and are committed to delivering an exceptional client experience from start to finish. Portraying a commitment to excellence in their field, these very same expectations are also relayed onto their installation partners which is why they place such importance on accreditations to ensure consistent standards are met across the board. A proud moment for the company was when it became a member of ‘Which? Trusted Trader’ in 2019 off the back of successfully undergoing its accreditation process.

“We became a ‘Which? Trusted Trader’’ to further demonstrate our commitment to high standards in our own joinery. Other accreditations which we also recommend are Fensa, and CPA (Consumer Protection Association). What really sets us apart

from the competition is that all our sash windows are manufactured with traditional joinery techniques and joints, with an emphasis on our ability to match any original period detail found. As a family run business, we deliver a dedicated point of call and account management to ensure quality and lead times are maintained. All processes are kept and managed in-house including all manufacture, spraying, glazing and installation services,” said Tom Hunt, Project Manager.

Using the latest technology combined with a traditional approach and expert craftmanship, Landmark Windows & Joinery have three core products; Sliding Sash Windows, Casement Windows, and Hardwood Doors.

Between 80-90% of the company’s business is repeat orders from other sash window companies and Landmark’s Trade Partner Program for Traditional Hardwood Sliding Sash Windows. Their unrivalled level of attention to detail supported by efficient lead times and flexible window specification means they have an impressive number of examples of Heritage Sliding Sash Windows that have been used for many conservation areas and listed buildings.

“We are extremely proud and excited about our Partner Program. Recently, we have decided to focus on our Partner Program rather than domestic installations to ensure we reach more customers homes and maintain original period properties in England. We will continue this focus further into 2023 alongside building a community of other window companies around us of whom we can partner and grow with together,” stated Tom.

Landmark have an extensive collection of tooling and cutters enabling them to replicate the original detailing found in period windows in London, Essex and Hertfordshire. This level of craftmanship allows the client to receive the highest quality windows that are still manufactured using traditional joinery methods and the latest in wood working machinery.

The company’s capacity to manufacture large quantities of sash windows using this unique, traditional joinery technique makes them an ideal choice for demanding architects and conservation officers.

Since 2020, the company has experienced a growing demand for their quality sash windows from other companies that cannot manufacture in-house. Landmark soon realised that the best way to ensure that London’s conservation areas and heritage properties are best maintained for the future was to develop a Partner Program. Becoming an approved partner with Landmark – London’s leading sash window and joinery manufacturer, comes with a vast number of benefits for your business. From receiving job opportunities that ensure that warm leads are filtered and forwarded to approved partners based on companies’ preferences & location, Landmark will also provide you with the best marketing material to ensure your business grows. You will also receive preferential pricing on all joinery with priority lead times, as well as getting access to Lead Tracking Software that will enable you to manage and track leads including admin material and support. On top of this you will be assigned a Dedicated Account Manager who will be your single point of contact for all your needs, and will guarantee you receive hassle free quality joinery.

If you’re interested, please go to the website where you can register for a trade account today. If you’re in need of a reliable, trustworthy service you can count on to always deliver the same exceptional quality time and time again, then look no further than Landmark Windows & Joinery.

For more information, please see below: www.landmarkwindows.co.uk

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Landscaping & Outdoor Building

Premium exterior finishing Quality timber cladding offers architects and builders a sustainable, aesthetic and insulating exterior finish.

Timber is naturally insulating and when installed it enhances the thermal efficiency of a building, however, this isn’t the only benefit of this building material.

technique, our team apply controlled burning to alter the cell structure and increase the resilience and durability of our timber cladding.

Our market-leading Shou Sugi Ban® premium charred cladding is responsibly sourced, professionally prepared and safe to use on domestic and commercial builds.

Handcrafted in our workshop, Shou Sugi Ban® charred timber cladding offers: S Weather, rot, fire & insect resistance S Long-lasting preservation through a chemical-free process S Minimal on-going maintenance S A 100% recyclable building material

Skilled in the traditional Japanese wood preservation

Working with Larch, Cedar and Oak, as well as

modified Accoya®, Kebony or Yukari timbers, we offer a range of tones and textures that add unique character to contemporary build and heritage restoration projects.

See the full range on our website: https://exterior.supplies/charred-timber-cladding Exterior Solutions Ltd is a specialist in the manufacture and supply of Shou Sugi Ban® charred timber cladding.

Please get in touch for further information, quotes and samples: 01494 711800.

Natural stone proves popular

Cotswold Hill Stone & Masonry Limited was first set up back in 2007 and celebrates its 16th anniversary this year. Cotswold Hill Stone & Masonry operates two separate quarrying sites, Cotswold Hill Quarry, near Ford, on the outskirts of Cheltenham and their Birch Hill Quarry, located at Parkend, near Coleford in the Forest of Dean.

From these quarries, they produce Cotswold limestone, Forest Pennant sandstone and also stock Bath, Iron and Lias stone.

Cotswold Hill Stone and Masonry provide a tailor made and a comprehensive service, supplying building, landscaping stone, revetment, and aggregates as well as masonry stone.

The Pennant sandstone from the Birch Hill Quarry is an alluring blue and grey colour that is becoming increasingly popular among those seeking a more modern aesthetic. One of its most frequent uses is for landscaping sector with the cropped building and walling stone favoured by architects and planners. Sometimes the stone can have a green hue, or even a shock of red within it which provides a more dynamic and contrasting appearance.

With such a wide range of services and wealth of knowledge, it’s easy to see why so many private and commercial clients across a multitude of industries seek out their stellar services.

If you would like to get into contact or view some of their wide range of stone, then be sure to give them a call. Additional information on both quarries and their services can be found by visiting their website, detailed below.

T 01386 584384 www.stonequarries.co.uk

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Landscaping & Outdoor Building

The TP Group: The UK’s leading multi-disciplinary contractors Established in 1986, The TP Group has quickly grown to become one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary contractors.

With over 30 years’ experience, our specialist teams will provide you with all the expertise your project needs and, above all, get the job done.

know the length of time things take, the problems we need to overcome, what’s achievable and what’s not. And we’ll always be honest with you.

Based in Essex and operating across London, the Southeast and the Home Counties, our mission is to provide the highest quality of service possible to our clients, with a consultative approach and our ‘can do’ attitude.

Over the decades, we have expanded our range of specialisms and set up dedicated divisions to reflect our expertise.

The TPG ethos combines a common-sense approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude. We fully understand our clients’ needs and service them in a way that fills them with confidence, often inspiring them to request other services from us.

Whether you’re looking for Painting Solutions, Passive Fire Protection, Surfacing & Coatings, Landscaping, or an integrated mix of services, our professional teams are always on hand to work with you on your projects.

Why choose us?

Our clients know we’re not salespeople. We are experienced workers who have all started in junior positions and worked our way up, from the labourers to the Managing Director. We

We will always go the extra mile and, most importantly, get the job done to your complete satisfaction – no exceptions.

This is our promise to you: Service Without Compromise.

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Eco Clipper FM4 Sport for sporting grounds

Eco Clipper offers large area mowers that help field managers minimise mowing costs while producing a professional cut. The Eco Clipper mowing system was originally developed to replace the cylinder mower in turfgrass production. The aim was to retain the cutting performance of a well-tuned cylinder mower, but not the high maintenance requirements and sensitivity to mowing conditions, such as wet grass and weeds.

The system The smooth cutting decks with fast spinning small blades ensure a high quality of cut and a good distribution of clippings. Even in wet grass, the clippings are well distributed. This makes it possible to schedule this mower almost independently of the weather.

Thanks to the electrically driven blades, the mower is very economical and quiet. The large wheels and smart mower deck linking system ensure good contour following and enable high mowing speeds.

Your number one choice for aggregates in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset

Municipalities and sports field and park managers have also discovered the advantages of the Eco Clipper mowing system. For them, Eco Clipper offers the EC-FM4 Sport. This 4.11m wide mower has four independent mowing decks. Its position in front of the tractor provides excellent visibility and comfort for the tractor driver.

The benefits Users report high productivity gains, a factor two compared to 5-gang self-propelled cylinder mowers, and appreciate the low maintenance need and the ability to schedule the mowing even in less favourable mowing conditions, such as early morning dew and wet autumn.

MB Wilkes are a family owned sand and gravel quarry, and the leading suppliers of aggregates and building materials throughout Dorset. Our team of aggregate specialists offer a wealth of knowledge in a range of areas; from decorative gravel to garden stones and chippings, our experts have the skills to meet your needs.

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WernerCo urges tower safety following UK restrictions lifting WernerCo, the leading access equipment specialist which manufactures BoSS® towers, is urging workers and employees to carry out PASMA training to ensure the safety of professionals working on-site as restrictions are lifted across the UK. Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of workplace accidents, with the construction sector accounting for a significant proportion of these, so ongoing training is essential to ensure safe work at height practice when using towers.

Sophie Ellam, Product Manager for WernerCo, comments, “With lockdown and a reduction in construction output over the past year some workers and employees may not realise their PASMA cards

may have expired. Also, with output increasing, more companies will be looking to take on employees, some of whom may not have had the appropriate training.

“PASMA training remains safe to do so with the current restrictions in place and there is a range of courses to ensure employees are fully qualified and up to date with the latest guidance.”

The PASMA accredited Towers for Users course is designed for those who are responsible for specifying, assembling, dismantling, using, altering, moving and inspecting access towers. The course runs for one day and provides both theoretical and practical training on tower legislation; PASMA codes of practice; hazards associated with using mobile access towers; and what should be avoided.

PASMA training has continued despite even the toughest social distancing restrictions this year, with accredited training centres and instructors keeping courses COVID-secure for everyone who needed them, especially in sectors like construction, national infrastructure and maintenance.

WernerCo is an approved PASMA training centre and offers industry standard training programs on the safe use of mobile access towers and low-level access equipment.

For more information visit: https://www.bossaccesstowers.com/services/ training

Sustainable Solutions: It’s time to make the switch

Peace of mind for your park and leisure home As the world continues to grapple with the effects of climate change, it’s essential that we take firm steps to reduce our carbon footprint.

One of the most impactful changes that can be made in both the building and landscaping industries is to switch to eco-friendly, lowcarbon, maintenance-free solutions.

Eco-friendly products that last a lifetime Recycled plastic materials offer a number of advantages over traditional wood and metal solutions. Recycled plastic is far more durable than wood, and will never rot or corrode over time. It’s also easier and faster to install, often coming pre-cut to size and ready to assemble.

In terms of eco-friendliness, recycled plastic is an excellent choice for both building and landscaping. It’s completely recyclable, meaning that it can be recycled and reused many times.

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Kedel: A commitment to sustainable living Leading the charge for more sustainable recycled plastic products is Kedel, a familyrun business based in Burnley. With a mission to display the very best in recycled plastic materials, Kedel puts eco-friendly living at the heart of its business, recently working with the National Trust. From recycled plastic decking boards, fencing and cladding to outdoor furniture and building materials, their low-maintenance, affordable alternatives are designed to promote greener living.

T 01282 861325 info@kedel.co.uk www.kedel.co.uk

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Landscaping & Outdoor Building

Looking for quality landscape & building materials from a trusted supplier?

Established in 1998, Stone Zone and Landscaping Centre are a nationwide trade supplier, offering quality landscaping and building materials at trade prices.

Recently being awarded with the Gold Trusted Service Award for 2022, this family-run business offers a 10% discount to Trade card holders and fast delivery.

The Stone Zone has supplied materials to National Trust Parks, Caravan Parks, Housing Developments, Golf Courses, The Tower of

London and many more affluent settings!

Now proudly supplying a ‘Developers’ range, the Stone Zone offer stunning porcelain paving products designed for newly-built homes, at affordable prices.

Are you a Greensman or Greenkeeper? Their Wessex range consists of Bunker Sand, Silica Sand, Dutch Tree Sand and more. They can even make bespoke soil blends tailored to your requirements!

To cater to the environmentally conscious, the

Stone Zone have developed their own eco-friendly ‘Sustainable range’, including FSC Certified Oak Sleepers, Composite Decking and locally blended soils.

Stone Zone pride themselves on being ‘a service you can rely on’ and are committed to putting their clients at the heart of what they do. With a dedicated account manager, best rates and exceptional customer service are guaranteed.

To find out more, call on: 01202 874207 or email: sales@stone-zone.uk.

Timber cladders should heed ventilation warning

Standfirst: A recent flurry of cladding inspection requests received by the Timber Decking and Cladding Association has revealed that basic, fundamental installation principles for timber cladding are being ignored.

Timber cladding is installed as a rainscreen on buildings across the UK. This means the cladding should be fitted over a drained and ventilated cavity, to allow airflow and moisture to escape and give it the longest possible service life.

Ventilation provision is allowed for at the top and bottom of the cladding, while the batten layer or layers – one or two depending on the orientation of the cladding – creates a continuous drainage plane over a waterproof breather membrane.

Unfortunately, several cases where this guidance has not been observed have recently been brought to the Timber Decking and Cladding Association’s (TDCA) attention, and it seems TDCA is not alone.

In a recent newsletter, NHBC reported that it ‘has recent experience with the design life of timber cladding being less than intended, leading to loss of performance and claims.’ It sites ‘lack of detailing to enable drainage and ventilation’ as one of the key problems, as well as the use of ‘unsuitable film-forming coatings that can trap moisture’ and fixings issues. These are all very important factors that builders and tradespeople must get right to prevent future problems.

“Fixings issues have long since been a bug bear of the TDCA in respect to both timber cladding and decking,” explains Janet Sycamore, Director of TDCA. “Most of the cases, we see feature problems caused by using the wrong type of fixing, fixings made of the wrong material, or their incorrect placement and poor application. If you get it wrong the result could be at best permanent, dark, unsightly rust stains or, at worst, boards becoming detached from the wall and potentially causing harm.”

The good news is that these problems are easily avoided by following good practice guidance available from the TDCA and Timber Development UK. You can find details of this guidance in The Timber Cladding Handbook, which is freely available online at: www.tdca.org.uk For more detailed information, you can also refer to BS 8605 External Timber Cladding Part 1 – Method of specifying, which is designed to help manufacturers and specifiers.

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Outdoor Building

Architectural Metalwork seen on the BBC Leander Architectural has been providing bespoke architectural structures, cast products, way-finding and signature solutions for over 140 years.

Sunak and the EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. It was an extremely proud moment for all involved when the team’s expertise was relied upon to create such products that were ultimately broadcast around the world by the BBC.

Only last week, was the team at Leander installing new canopies at the Savill Court Hotel in Windsor, just before the recent meeting between The Prime Minister Rishi

decorative steel, iron and wrought iron restoration/ repair, or restoration consultancy, Leander Architectural has the extensive experience and expertise to help in these areas.

“It was great to see glimpses of them as our Prime Minister entered the main conference centre. We're very proud of our team and the products that they produce,” said a spokesperson from Leander Architectural.

Manufacturing for both trade and the public its range of products are extensive including some of its most popular being Plaques, Fingerposts, Interpretive Signage, Bronze Memorials and Bronze Plaques. For some of their latest projects, check out the company website.

Whether you are looking for signage and street furniture design, pattern making, metal casting, structural and decorative ferrous and non-ferrous fabrication (including coded welding), painting and finishing, blacksmithing,

For all other enquiries, please see below: T 01298 814941 sales@leanderuk.com www.leanderuk.com

Bartels & Vedder BV

Bartels & Vedder BV is an engineering and consultancy agency, specialising in engineering infrastructures, land based buildings, floating structures and flood proof building.

The company is founded in 2011 after its owners developed numerous new building techniques and floating foundations since 2004 in a development and engineering firm.

Together with a team of specialist, who use an integrated and interdisciplinary approach and in addition to traditional construction, infrastructure, and nonresidential construction also serves the area of off-shore and floating. At Bartels & Vedder, we pride ourselves on working as a team with specialists, from feasibility studies to actual realisation of the project, working on innovations and making buildings possible.

This all from a practical sense and coming with realistic solutions.

We have done the feasibility study, engineering, supplied the floating techniques, and did the project and site management for one of the larger floating commercial buildings in the world, the floating ferry terminal in Malaysia of 6,000m2.

We also engineered the largest floating office in the world, The Floating Office Rotterdam (FOR), in which we designed the floating foundations and were the lead engineer of the project.

For more information, please visit: T +31 6 422 398 53 info@bartelsvedder.nl www.bartelsvedder.nl

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Building Products & Services

Bona releases 2022 Sustainability Report Highlights include increased use of post-consumer recycled plastic, waste reduction at its facilities, and new sub-vision to reduce environmental impact and be carbon neutral by 2040.

Bona®, a global, sustainably-driven company that supplies products for installing, renovating, maintaining, and restoring premium floors, today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s sustainability vision to, ‘lead the sustainability transformation of our industry, caring for people and planet.’ In line with the new vision are sub-visions based on the company’s approach to its sustainability work, which is rooted in three pillars – Home, Health, Humanity.

“Bona’s sustainability journey began with our founders and over the years, we have reached several notable milestones in our efforts to drive sustainability within the industry,” said Magnus Andersson, Bona CEO. “With our new vision, we take another step on our journey by reinforcing Bona’s business model of encouraging floor renovation and maintenance over replacement, which saves energy consumption and reduces the climate footprint.”

Each pillar of the company’s sustainability approach represents how Bona can most affect change. This year, Bona established sub-visions that align with each pillar: Q Home: Reducing our environmental impact, being carbon neutral by 2040

and performance in a manner well-suited to the needs and interests of its stakeholders.

Q Health: Business growth through healthy and innovative choices Q Humanity: Fair and equal opportunities for our employees and supply chain Bona’s sustainability vision functions as a starting point of a broader sustainability agenda, whereby Bona will be measuring and monitoring its sustainability performance more thoroughly.

In keeping with this, the Bona Sustainability Report 2022 is the result of efforts made by Bona to re-shape its sustainability work in response to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). In the report, Bona presents information about its strategy, goals, initiatives,

Andersson continued, “We welcome the ambitious developments by the EU to increase transparency and accountability within corporate sustainability. While it will take time to address the demands by the CSRD, this year’s report is a step in the right direction. By raising the standard for how we operate and present our performance, I believe we send an important signal that we are making progress.”

In addition to the new vision and sub-visions, highlights of the 2022 Sustainability Report include the addition of Position Green to better understand and manage the company’s sustainability progress, a new corporate partnership with WeForest to help restore forests in Brazil, and increased energy efficiencies at its sites in Germany and Sweden. The report also profiles the 2022 E.P.A. Safer

Site Geomatics: Engineering Surveyors & Earthwork Analysis

Topographical Surveys Site Geomatics we have extensive experience of carrying out geomatic surveys, across a range of sectors and for all sizes of project. Harnessing the latest survey

technology means, we can deliver data quickly, in detail and in different formats.

workflows ensuring construction proceeds on time and on budget.

Building Surveying Whether it’s floor plans, sections, structural details, or elevations, we survey each element of the property, either independently or as part of a fully connected co-ordinated brief. Where appropriate, building surveys can also be carried out in conjunction with topographical or underground surveys.

Laser Scanning and Validation of the Built Environment Our 3D laser surveys offer a fast and effective way of recording large amounts of on-site measurement for the purpose of validation on the BIM models to the as built. Minimise unforeseen future costs by incorporating 3D technology into engineering and construction projects.

Site Engineering Our experienced engineers will work alongside your on-site team to manage sub-contractors involved in piling, earthwork, groundwork, foundations, and superstructure

Contact Ian Thomas, Company Director, T 07979 646419 ianthomas@sitegeomatics.com www.sitegeomatics.com

Choice Partner of the Year Award and a drive to increase post-consumer recycled plastic in its packaging.

The Bona Sustainability Report 2022 is available for download via the company’s website: www.bona.com/sustainability2023 https://www.bona.com/en-gb/about-bona/ sustainability

FireDNA digitally monitors Fire Doors and Passive Fire Products

With the new Fire Safety Regulations having been in force for several months, Contractors, Fire Door Inspectors and Building Owners see the real benefit in using FireDNA Post Grenfell, we saw an opportunity to introduce a new and innovative way of Monitoring Passive Fire Products in the built environment using the latest digital technologies.

FireDNA is an ‘award winning’ cloud-based Software and a Mobile App that has been developed for everyone involved in Passive Fire Product Manufacture, Installation, Inspection, Management and Maintenance. As well as for those that live and work within environments where Passive Fire Products are installed and are now required, under new legislation, to be digitally logged and monitored.

FireDNA delivers that digital ‘golden thread’ for all Passive Fire Products in the built environment from Fire Doors, Panels and Partitioning (including all intumescent seals, glazing and ironmongery), through to Fire Cables, Dampers and Ductwork.

FireDNA software catalogues Manufacturers product data, digitally shares it with Contractors and Installers, who in turn add their installation data, passing that onto Building Owners, Facilities Management Teams and Tenant Management Organisations.

That data can then be used by Building Control, Maintenance Teams, Fire Inspectors and viewed by Tenants and Residents alike, with a simple swipe of a mobile device.

FireDNA digitally links everyone in the chain of responsibility and creates a ‘Golden Thread’ of information across the full product lifecycle from cradle to grave.

To find out more about how FireDNA can assist you, or for more information about our products and services, please visit: www.fire-dna.com or call our team on: 01403 597590.

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Furniture & Interiors

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

most competitive prices on the market.

Their in-house design team is fully qualified in all aspects of design and production and they constantly aim to supply innovative, stylish and costeffective hardware solutions settling for nothing less than top quality.

Design facilities at their head office means they can create, manufacture and deliver state-of-the-art products to stay in-tune with current design trends and ahead of the competition.

The Zoo Hardware product ranges cover all aspects of architectural ironmongery, including: Vier – a precision design range of levers, hinges, door closers, DIN locks and cylinders created for the exacting needs of Architects, Specifiers and Contractors; Fulton & Bray – traditional and classic brass door hardware and accessories ideal for period and contemporary properties; Rosso Tecnica – a new European inspired range of designer levers

and accessories made from SS304 and finished in a selection of new hard-wearing finishes; and Foxcote Foundries – a wide range of traditional black antique door furniture and window fittings.

View their full range of products at: www.zoohardware.co.uk or call one of their friendly sales team on: +44 (0)1228 672900 to discuss your requirements or to request a catalogue.

Looking lean – Strand makes warehouse improvements

Strand Hardware has developed leaner assembly, dispatch and warehousing processes – saving hundreds of staff hours each year – in a joint project with a crack team from Warwick University.

The project with WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) has optimised warehouse layout and movement for the efficient flow of picking, assembly and packing operations across key ranges. It involved measuring processes via time study and motion analysis through site visits, video capture and process flow assessment.

Findings outlined cycle times and mapped the movement of people.

The resulting report outlined a series of recommendations to improve process capacity, including quick wins and minor modifications to warehouse and workstations layout to introduce time savings. This has led to the introduction of mobile Kanban shelving within the assembly area to allow components to be picked and assembled more efficiently. The double-sided racks allow bins to be restocked by a dedicated person who conveys stock between Strand's warehouse and its head office on another part of the site.

Steve Marshall, Managing Director of Strand Hardware, said that the project had been ‘thorough and exacting.’

"Strand Hardware has grown over 30 years. Like most companies, while scaling up, we have focused on customer requirements and day-to-day business operations. We felt that the time had come to review what we were doing and whether we could be doing it more efficiently, which led to the opportunity to work with WMG. “Having experts come into the business with fresh pairs of eyes, ask the right questions and with the knowledge to assess and analyse our operations has been invaluable. It was important for us not to disrupt warehouse activity, so recommendations had to incorporate improvements that would be easy to apply. In the long term, this will make our business leaner and more efficient – the ideal foundation for future growth,” he said.

The project was undertaken with funding from the Digital Innovation for Manufacturing programme.

Strand Warehouse and Production Manager Andy Michel said that it had been fascinating to work with the University Team, "The results will make the job easier for many of the team and help Strand Hardware in its continuous improvement.”

Chris Wang, of WMG SME Group added, “WMG and Strand Hardware have worked collaboratively to analyse their current assembly area in readiness for optimising their production facility. Across the three recommendations put forward, a maximum 50% reduction in cycle times per unit has been predicted which allows for a 5.105% capacity increase.”

For more information on Strand Hardware’s range of products, contact: info@strandhardware.co.uk, call: 01922 639111 or visit: www.strandhardware.co.uk

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Furniture & Interiors

Stanza Blue

Zoo Hardware is a designer and supplier of architectural door hardware, including door handles, knobs, locks, hinges and much more. Dedicated to ensuring its products meet the highest standards, Zoo Hardware uses only high-quality aluminium, brass, steel and zinc. This eye for detail and dedication to quality is of the utmost importance for Zoo Hardware and as such, the company is confident that it can provide the highest quality products at the most competitive prices.

Boasting unrivalled design skills through the company’s in‐house design team, Zoo Hardware assures its customers that they will receive top‐end products, developed by its team of designers, who are highly qualified and experienced in all aspects of design and production. The team constantly aims to push the boundaries of possibility for its designs, creating

innovative, stylish and cost‐effective hardware solutions.

The Stanza Blue ZPA range is a new and exclusive collection of designer aluminium levers built on a zinc screw on rose or aluminium backplate and is ideal for housebuilders and homeowners alike. The full metal construction of these levers utilises quality materials at a great price without compromise, whereas inferior alternatives on the market use aluminium for both the lever and rose, which can easily suffer from cross threading of the outer rose.

Offering a broad selection of lever styles to suit even the most discerning tastes, the range consists of a mix of seven classic lever on rose designs with the addition of three new contemporary in-house designed levers, and two lever on backplate options for the more traditional residential feel. All

STA_TIC DE_SKS WI__LL BEC_OME A TH_ING OF THE PA_ST Act_ive De_sk is a quality, affordable sit-stand desk, that improves working conditions by helping employees put an emphasis on healthy ‘active’ habits by making it easier to change positions throughout the day.

Act_ive De_sk has an advanced controller with programmable settings, making each desk personal to your optimal way of working.

Act_ive De_sk is therefore used as part of a holistic, integrated approach to help maximise health and wellbeing while at work.

variations are available in three distinct finishes: Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome, and Matt Black, each one suitable for any modern or traditional interior. The inclusion of a high-quality Matt Black finish at this ranges’ price ZPA090 – Bilbao Lever point will be an exciting addition for customers, and with black levers having cemented themselves as a fashionable interior design trend, we are certain they will be a popular choice for many households throughout the UK. www.zoohardware.co.uk

Plastering and flooring specialist restores buildings to former glory MKM Contracts has been a leading plastering and flooring specialist for over 30 years across the UK and Ireland.

Under the steely helm of expert Director, Padraig McAtamney, this renowned business has worked on all building areas from five-star hotels, listed heritage buildings, private residential and social housing, healthcare, even Buckingham Palace in 2021.

Padraig McAtamney is well respected in the industry, with a niche background in lime and lath rendering in heritage building restoration and oversees all aspects of project management, from initial consultation, on-site work, to completion. As an approved contractor for K-rend and Sto and specialist lime and lathe rendering systems, MKM has carried out delicate rendering on The National Trust Cottages in Kent and listed heritage buildings in Highgate, London.

Heritage-industry approved lime rendering can be carried out on both modern, and historical buildings, with the advantage that it is more pliable than OPC based products, allowing older buildings in particular space to insufflate, reducing building joint movement.

Beyond lath and lime rendering, MKM can offer quality assured work on: krend, EWI Insulated systems, all coloured renders, acrylic renders, traditional renders, floor screeds, dry lining, metal partitions and plaster boarding.

Speak to Ailish McAtamney: MKM Marketing Manager today for more information: T 07966 551965/07427 154670 mkmplasteringltd@gmail.com www.mkmcontracts.co.uk

SJH Carpentry: Carving the future SJH are a fairly young company having commenced trading in 2016.

Stuart, the Managing Director of the company has over 20 years’ experience working in the construction industry, mainly in the residential housing market.

During this time, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he is now investing into his own business. SJH always look to take on apprentices, as these are the guys that will be the future of our industry.

We currently have 4 apprentices working for us and always look to take a new one on each year.

We currently work for a number of national house builders and bespoke residential developments. Our ethos is to provide quality workmanship with the use of skilled and well incentivised tradesmen, taking care to employ the best people possible for our company in order to ensure a ‘right first time’ delivery for our customers.

For further information, contact: info@cfl.furniture Tel. 07483 172381 www.cfl.furniture

We carry out our works in accordance with all appropriate construction industry health and safety guidelines and we employ external health & safety consultants THSP to ensure that we are at all times compliant.

Contact Stuart Head, Managing Director, T 01234 635405 M 07540 333481 info@sjhcarpentryltd.co.uk www.sjhcarpentryltd.co.uk Kieran Townsend, M 07450 978079

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Timber Build

Vandecasteele Houtimport receives the Voka Charter Sustainable Entrepreneurship VCDO certificate for the 21st time in a row!

Last Wednesday, the 29th of June, we attended the inspirational award ceremony of the Voka Charter for Sustainable Entrepreneurship. The award is a recognition of the sustainability efforts of the participating companies. We received our award for the 21st time, along with 38 other West Flemish companies.

17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and thus has an international frame of reference. The external validation and the structure of the VCDO support companies in making efforts to embed sustainability in their business strategy.

ranging from the well-being of employees to the environmental impact of the company, is more relevant today than ever. We are also nominated SDG Champion with our strategic transition project ‘trading 100% certified wood by 2025.’ Thank you Voka for an exceptional evening!

International reference The VCDO is linked to the

The balance of all sustainability aspects,

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L-R: Stefaan Vandecasteele owner, Geneviève Standaert – Export Manager, Isabelle Polfliet – Compliance

Eco friendly sustainable building materials

Established in 1998 Ecomerchant is an independent employee-owned builder’s merchant. Ecomerchant’s core values are ethical trading, healthy materials and sustainability, Ecomerchant has an excellent reputation as a reliable provider of sustainable construction materials, with a large and loyal customer base Ecomerchant is helping to ensure that we all can build healthier, more energy efficient, environmentally sensitive buildings.

Ecomerchant supply a vast range of products and materials including, insulation, airtightness membranes, tapes and systems, sheathing, sarking and building boards, timber windows & doors, lime and clay plasters and renders, natural paints, renewable energy products, water saving and off grid systems, groundwork and landscaping materials and so much more all chosen to help create healthier and more energy efficient homes, schools and workplaces.

All Ecomerchant’s products are chosen for their ability to eliminate, reduce or significantly improve environmental performance, building and occupant health and reduce running costs.

Our website has a huge range of products and a wealth of information both general and technical to help you decide what is best for you; many products are available to buy online.

Our knowledgeable and helpful staff will be happy price your enquiry, answer technical questions, take orders or provide quotations.

T 01793 847444 info@ecomerchant.co.uk www.ecomerchant.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Timber Build

Bespoke Fire Doors, Frames, Windows and more Founded in 2014, Pandor is a Bespoke Door and Panel Manufacturer with over 40 years’ experience in the door and panel industry.

Whether you’re looking for or in need of a unique, challenging, different or normal requirement, Pandor has excellent customer service, expert know-how and industry experience to deliver exactly to your specifications.

each made to your sizes and finished either clear or in paint as required.

Each product comes manufactured to superlative quality with the upmost attention to detail and delivered to you in the shortest lead times.

Pandor’s extensive portfolio includes fire doors and door sets – certified to

FD30/FD60/FD90/FD120 as required, acoustic doors, joinery and panelling,

Manufacturing out of its factory in Sittingbourne, Kent, Pandor has highquality state of the art machinery helping to achieve the best standard of manufacturing. From the Holzher 5 axis CNC twin bed router to heavy duty sanding machines, veneer presses and lipping and edge banding technology, Pandor can achieve maximum throughput, competitive lead times and accurate, high-quality standards to rival any large-scale competitor.

Quality, Service, more Quality and more Service.

A proud manufacturers of BM TRADA Q Mark Scheme Fire doors and doorsets.

For more information, please see below: T 020 82797611 mike@pandor.ltd pandorltd@hotmail.com https://pandor.ltd

Retrofitting windows and doors – warts and all!

George Barnsdale has announced the latest in its series of CPD webinars – ‘Retrofitting windows and doors – warts and all’ which launches online on 17th November 2022 at 1pm.

Whilst we all recognise that retrofit is one of the keys to our drive for zero carbon in construction, it’s not an easy option. Aside from the issue of VAT on such projects compared with zero on new buildings, there are often a few hidden nasties hidden away in the building’s envelope.

The session will cover: S Why there's never been a better time for Retrofit S The principles of ESG – how large social landlords are leading the way S A fresh look at the opportunities retrofit can create for us all S A Developer’s perspective – Julia Webb – Building Surveying Director at Dorrington PLC talks about her own personal commitment to retrofit in her role S A warts and all look at the potential problems you can face when installing new windows and doors into old buildings with Stephen Wright, George Barnsdale Scan the QR code to sign up or visit: https://www. georgebarnsdale.co.uk

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Heating, Ventilation & Plumbing

Air conditioning and heating solutions Clima-Tech was founded in 2015 by Ashley Shemmings, a self-employed specialist in heating engineering with over 18 years’ experience in the engineering industry. ClimaTech is a family run business and alongside Ashley, wife Franki Shemmings works in the office. What started off as a maintenance and servicing company, soon evolved into a specialist multi-faceted service with a proven track record in the electrical, refrigeration, domestic, and commercial sectors.

Clima-Tech is well trusted and well established in the renewable energy field. Clima-Tech is hands on and works closely with its clients to ensure that the best service is delivered. Clima-Tech is an approved contractor by the following certified bodies: Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS), Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC), IWA, and REFCOM. Furthermore, Ashley has trained to the highest level, holding qualifications such as City and

guilds 2360 NICEIC certified, City and guilds F-GAS, B-PEC G3 unvented, B-PEC Heat pump design, and B-PEC water regulation.

Solar panel specification, design, installation, repair and maintenance, and Underfloor Heating and Plumbing works.

Clima-Tech has been the receiver of many awards over the years receiving first, second and third place in the following: 2019 National Energy Efficiency Awards, Energy Efficiency Champion and Commend Renewable Heat Installer & Contractor 2020/21 and the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2020/21. Another milestone for the company was in 2021 when Clima-Tech employed its first member of staff.

We now have a showroom open in Martlesham. We want to help more households experience the benefits that heat pumps can bring – and to encourage early adopters to make the move. Our showroom will share information about all the advantages of heat pumps, while busting myths about barriers to adoption. Our showroom has a working heat pump in place to demonstrate the technology in action, alongside everything that goes with them, including cylinders and controls.

Clima-Tech specialise in a range of core services in the renewable energy field for MCS/RHI registration systems, Heat pumps, Heating systems, Electrical system design and installation, System commissioning, Air conditioning,

Contact T 01473 798321 ashley@clima-techservices.co.uk www.clima-techservices.co.uk

LeeSan provides the perfect Sanitation Systems for 28 new Floating Homes at Upton Lake Upton Marina, Upton Upon Severn, (now called the Upton Lake Project) is the location for this exciting new development.

Ten floating homes are currently planned. This will be expanded to feature twentyeight in total in three further segments. The project has been underway since the start of 2022.

Obviously, floating homes come with some technical challenges. In this case, one of these was working out how to allow them all to discharge black and grey waste to the main foul sewer located some distance away on the far side of the marina.

However, for Warwickshire based Marine Sanitation specialists LeeSan this sort of project is all in a day’s work. Working closely with the developers, the LeeSan team have designed and specified a custom built, integral, HDPE (High Density Polyethylene), transfer tank with single submersible pump (supplied by LeeSan’s parent company Pump Technology Ltd.) for each home. All pipework from the home’s grey and black waste discharges directly into this. A safety operating panel and high-level alarm to warn of any challenges in good time to take appropriate action is also included in every system.

These individual tanks then automatically pump out to a master transfer tank comprising of another larger HDPE tank with, for belt and braces security, twin 3 phase pumps (again from Pump Technology Ltd.), on a duty/standby/ assist arrangement. This can easily cope with multiple homes discharging at once. From here, the system then discharges via the ramp and across the bridge to the main foul sewer.

For the client Tingdene Group an important part of the brief was that each system should operate just like a normal home, and this has been successfully achieved.

LeeSan has currently completed and commissioned the installations for the first five homes.

Tingdene Group have a show home in the marina, which they let out to potential clients interested in buying a home.

This is proving to be a great idea as there is nothing like trying before you buy!

It certainly seems that LeeSan are expanding the concept of ‘Marine’ Sanitation into ever more interesting and exciting areas!

T 01295 770000 www.leesan.com

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Building Products & Services

Access Panels and Riser Doors At Rapid Access, we understand visually aesthetic designs, evaluates the quality of your work! As a leading manufacturer in the Access Panel world, we are always looking for new sleek ways to improve our products and your projects.

Our new invisible ironmongery is now available on our Riser Doors with a sleek new element. Our magnetic fire door keep locked shut sign simply slides away from the door face to reveal the hidden ironmongery.

These door sets can be easily opened to provide access to services in buildings such

as water, electrical, mechanical, gas, telecommunication compartments, HVAC systems, and many other maintenance options. Rapid Access offers either a piano hinge system or our fast, quick and user friendly Rapidfit® hinge system, which has revolutionised the riser door. Say goodbye to old Piano Hinge technology and say hello to future of Access Panels.

As no cap is required to hide the lock, this new feature is completely maintenance free, this means we have eliminated

additional moving parts when accessing the lock.

Our new design is available up to 2 hour fire rated and up to 36dB acoustic rated. Rapid Access can also offer this new feature in both single or double door units ranging from 2,400mm x 1,800mm.

The company specialises in manufacturing steel products, and it currently has two unique products that offer ease and money saving aspects when fitting the panels that Rapid Access Ltd have designed. These are the Rapidfit® hinge system for Riser Doors and the unbeatable Flipfix panel for wall and ceiling use.

The FlipFix range launched in 2015, offers a unique fitting device, Mitreless frame and new Flush Lock system. The innovative box packaging for stock sizes doubles as a pop-out template – simply draw around the template and cut your hole ready. The FlipFix device easily secures the access panel against plasterboard or drywall with a thickness ranging from 8mm to 32mm, and this allows the panel to fit flush to the wall providing a clean overall finish. FlipFix complies with the performance criteria for integrity using the principles of BS EN 1634-1: 2014.

Rapid Access Ltd are also the inventors of the trademarked RapidFit® hinge system on its riser door range, and this hinge system has revolutionised the riser door by reducing door fitting times on site by as much as 95%. Working on a spring-loaded pin hinge means that installation of the door, once the frame has been installed is much quicker than a door supplied with a traditional piano hinge.

In a crowded marketplace, Rapid Access Ltd works hard to stay at the forefront of the industry, and it has a committed and exclusive team that works on product development. Using previous and market leading research the team constantly works on new products that its loyal customers can promote with pride. The company is also always looking to pioneer its established name into all industries by way of bigger and better ideas.

Contact T 024 7632 8811 sales@rapidaccessltd.com www.rapidaccessltd.com

Qualitative and quantitative fit testing and fit test training We have experience in face fit testing, and we have Fit2Fit accredited fit testers in our team. Meaning our methods have been checked and confirmed with best practice for face fit testing in line with the BSIF and HSE. Our experienced dental team, with a wealth of dental experience are now delighted to be able to offer a fit test service for FFP3, FFP2 and FFP1 masks.

Using the 3M qualitative testing kit, we can arrange appointments at your workplace to fit test your staff, with your own masks. Quantitative face fit testing eliminates the guesswork associated with error-prone qualitative fit test methods. Using the PortaCount Pro Respirator Fit Tester 8030 fit tester, we can now quantitatively fit test so many types of respirators – gas masks, SCBAs, respirators. If the mask requires fit testing, count on the PortaCount Pro fit tester to provide the fastest and easiest HSE (UK) and OSHA (US)-compliant fit test method.

We also provide fit test training at our Head Office in Winnersh, Wokingham – The Train the Tester course to provide you with knowledge, skills and confidence or Train the Tester RPE Refresher, which is hands on and practical.

Contact Andy at: andy@cavity-fit-test.co.uk or call: 0118 214 6192 to get your local fit tester today.

You can visit: www.cavity-fit-test.co.uk for more information.

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Building Products & Services

Service Sealing Solutions Ltd visit DOYMA Service Sealing Solutions Ltd is the sole UK distributor for the sealing industry's top manufacturers; DOYMA and HKD. Service Sealing Solutions Ltd supply the full range of DOYMA and HKD products, to suit all situations from sealing power cables, communications cables, pipes and ducts and district heating pipes, permanently preventing an infiltration

of gases and water into the building. DOYMA’s products are designed to solve all watertight sealing requirements and prevent against structural damage. DOYMA products are also guaranteed watertight for 25 years.

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

one of the most popular DOYMA ranges.

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

T 01952 510050 tina@servicesealingsolutions.co.uk www.servicesealingsolutions.co.uk

Direct Hoist is top of the class

Direct Hoist has rocketed to the top of the class, with its newly-launched programme of training courses already in high demand.

Direct Hoist, a midlands-based construction hoist sales and hire specialist, recently expanded its Lincolnshire site to include a bespoke teaching centre. And now, as a further step towards being a one-stop shop for its customers, Direct Hoist is offering tuition at times to meet their convenience.

Rob Wilson, Direct Hoist’s managing director is known for pre-empting a client’s requirements, thanks to 30-plus years in the hoist hire industry. He says, “We intuitively know what our customers need, so we’ve started running courses at select weekends. Last Saturday, for example, we laid on a special day for a scaffolding firm to ensure the company didn’t have any staff downtime.”

Direct Hoist’s expertise in construction hoists ensures all training is industry-specific with up-to-the-minute knowledge of equipment, working practices and regulations. Its facility includes a 10m training tower, capable of transporting a two-tonne platform hoist to full height. The firm’s fully qualified tutors place keen emphasis on safety, to ensure students understand the essentials of keeping themselves and others away from risk.

Courses can be fully accredited to NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) Level 2 in hoist installation. Experienced students are offered a two-day session in the theory and practical elements of assembly and disassembly of various lifts. A week-long course is available for a more comprehensive understanding of erecting and dismantling different types of hoist.

At the end of each course, students are examined by an external assessor before they can receive a certificate, which will be recognised on most building sites.

Direct Hoist has more programmes on the horizon, including electrical safety and working at heights. So if your firm has any training goals, Direct Hoist can certainly show you the ropes.

T 01724 781647 info@directhoist.co.uk www.directhoist.co.uk

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Environmental Hazard Monitoring Expert Casella Announces 2023 Webinar Series on Noise, Air Sampling and Vibration Global occupational health and workplace hazard monitoring expert Casella has announced its schedule of industry-leading webinars for 2023.

The schedule of free-to-attend, accessible webinars cover Casella’s core areas of expertise, including workplace monitoring for noise, dust, gas and vapor hazards, as well as instrumentation usage and best practice. Each webinar is between 30 to 45 minutes and will

conclude with a Q&A session to recap.

The webinar schedule is set to run as follows: 7th June – Setting up Air Sampling Pumps Setting up air sampling pumps and their associated items is paramount to ensuring accurate exposure data. This webinar covers selecting the correct pump, setting up the ‘sample train’ and ensuring accurate flow, as well as best practices to ensure good quality data.

28th June – Introduction to HAV Monitoring Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a serious condition that can be prevented with the correct control of exposure. This webinar reviews the terminology about HAV measurement, legislation and exposure limits, as well as how to measure exposure on the tool correctly and subsequently calculate exposure levels.

13th July – Introduction to Asbestos Sampling Many corporations are dealing with various

complex asbestos issues. During this 30-minute webinar, Casella’s experts will provide an overview of the international use of asbestos, both now and historically. Attendees will learn how to recognise the hazardous material, how to sample for it and how to comply with legislation.

7th September – Use of SLMs and Noise Dosimeters; the best practice guide!

Casella will cover the principles of when to use a noise dosimeter or sound level meter, and the benefits and drawbacks of each. Attendees will also learn the ‘dos and don’ts’ of each type of instrument, to obtain a best practice guide and get the most out of their noise instruments.

29th September – Environmental Boundary Monitoring in Construction: Best Practice Boundary monitors can measure dust, noise, ground vibration, and wind parameters.

Getting accurate measurements from these units to ensure quality data for reporting and preventing environmental complaints is critical. This webinar covers the correct siting and installation of monitoring units to ensure compliance with guidance and legislation and ensures an understanding of the operation and maintenance of the sensor in line with best practices.

19th October – Introduction to Dust Sampling Dust monitoring using air sampling pumps has several facets that are key to ensuring successful measurements. During this webinar, Casella will share insights on the types of dust to measure and how to select the correct equipment such as sampling heads or filters. Attendees will also gain insights into the calculation of airborne concentration, and more importantly exposure.

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10th November – Introduction to Air Sampling Attendees of this webinar will keep up with the ever-changing requirements and the rigour of air monitoring and testing. Airborne hazards from fibres, gases, dust, and vapors can all cause potentially life-threatening illnesses affecting the lungs. Air sampling is a method of monitoring a worker’s exposure to these potential hazards. But what equipment do you need for each scenario?

To sign up for any of these industry-leading webinars, free of charge, please visit the following link: https://tsiinc.webex.com/webappng/ sites/tsiinc/webinar/webinarSeries/ register/07a8cd379f8d4d89b96 71b69fb8477d9 To find out more about Casella’s industryleading range of monitoring solutions, please visit: www.casellasolutions.com

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