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Greenhouse back to the future

Design and Desire A wooden heart?

Architectural Focus sky high ambitions

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cobuild was great. It was really good to meet up with so many readers (and advertisers) in such a positive atmosphere – I’ve put a selection of comments from exhibitors in our Ecobuild Review.The mood was very upbeat, with a lot of optimism for the coming year.

And Glenigan, the market analysis experts, forecast a gradual recovery over the course of 2010 as private sector confidence grows. But they consider that government spending cuts will remain a drag, and that limited mortgage availability is expected to restrict the pace of recovery in new house sales. New non-residential projects continue to be particularly weak due to low confidence in the private commercial and industrial sectors.What do you see in your sector? Let us know!

So what do we have in this month’s issue? In Design & Desire architect David Long explains how to mix the old with the new, building ‘Chestnut’ in a road of traditional Edwardian and Victorian architecture. ‘Aqua’, showcased in Architectural Focus, really caught my eye! We don’t usually feature projects from outside of the UK, but when I saw this Chicago sky-scraper I had to show it to everyone!

The UK feed-in tariff comes into effect in April 2010, meaning that homes or businesses will be paid for each unit of electricity they generate. It’ll be interesting to see how this affects the uptake of sustainable energy production products, there’s a great range to choose from.This month’s Greenhouse shows that energy efficient design is not limited to new build; retrofitting is an ideal example of reusing the existing building fabric and structure, and communities are not broken up as in the case of mass housing demolition. Architect Mark Elton shows us how it’s done in their joint Retrofit & Replicate project, with Hyde Housing.

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News 15 Voice of the Industry – Mark Farrar, Chief Executive of Sector Skills Council, ConstructionSkills, shares his view of the coming months

18 Ecobuild Review – a look back at this year’s expo

36 Legal & Business – Mark Surguy blows the whistle on bribery

Features 34 Structural – how insulted concrete forms put the curves in a dream home

38 Personal Profile – Linda Colburn, Morrison’s Partnering Director for the North East, talks to us

42 Doors & Windows – the FAAC looks at the different options available for automated doors

Portfolios 06 Greenhouse – Mark Elton describes the Retrofit & Replicate project

11 Sustainability in Development – Stewart Dalgarno discusses the Stewart Milne Group’s prototype home ‘Sigma’

Showcases 28 Design & Desire – a family home enhances its locality

32 Architectural Focus – we look at the Skyscraper of the Year – Chicago’s ‘Aqua’

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The Hyde Group’s award winning Retrofit and Replicate project in Mottingham aimed to reduce CO2 emissions by 80%.

FC&A are shown around the original project, and speak to architect Mark Elton.

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yde Housing Association have strong policies on sustainability.With responsibility for over 40,000 dwellings mainly around the south and south-east of England, they are also very interested in the potential of low-carbon refurbishment. ECD Architects, with their track record in exemplar refurbishment in the residential sector, approached Hyde late in 2007 with a proposal to undertake an exemplar retrofit project.“We had collectively set ourselves a target of an 80% reduction in modelled CO2 emissions so when the existing building registered a SAP of 60 we knew we had a challenge on our hands,” said Mark Elton,“The main challenge was meeting the launch week deadline given the continual discoveries such as the lintels.Airtightness is important when attempting to meet high energy efficiency standards and we learnt how difficult this can be in a retrofit situation.

We achieved an n50 result of around 5 which is twice as good as current Building Regulations but still nowhere near good enough to allow the full efficiency of the ventilation system benefits.”

In January 2008 they identified a suitable void property - a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house in Mottingham, south-east London, typical of their stock.The Retrofit and Replicate project at 225 Court Farm Road, Mottingham, South London, aimed to reduce CO2 emissions by 80%.

“Clearly there is a lot more difficulty in retrofitting, from the awkwardness of insulating suspended floors or existing eaves junctions to the basics of providing storage and welfare facilities for the labour force on a small building site,” said Elton.

“With any refurbishment, there are always surprises and ‘Retrofit & Replicate’ was no exception, for example, when the existing windows were removed it was discovered that there were no lintels holding up the outer brick leaf – this had previously been down to the original steel frames which had long since been removed! Another unusual problem was that the building was so well insulated that the plaster finishes took twice as long to dry as the cool night air remained trapped in the building.

Retrofitting heat recovery ventilation is particularly difficult where headroom is tight and I think we learnt as much about

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how not to do it as we did how to do it correctly . . .”

A significant challenge Thought to have been originally constructed in the late 1930’s as part of a large estate development, the external walls are of cavity wall facing brick construction and the original dwelling included suspended timber floors and pitched tiled roofs but no bathroom! Later improvements saw the inclusion of a first floor shower room, the replacement of open fires with a central heating system of gas combination boiler with radiators and the addition of a single-storey rear extension comprising a third bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Fabric improvements over time have seen the addition of double glazing (though of poor quality) and 100mm loft insulation to the pitched roof, though the flat roofed extension included only 25mm mineral wool insulation. A solid concrete floor replaced the timber in the kitchen and the strip out works found that the original water supply was via lead piping and an asbestos tank, with no stopcock found on the premises.

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& t fi o r t e R f o o r p e r u t u F Further asbestos was found in the soffit boards. Initial design proposals investigated the potential for a loft conversion at the property but this was eventually ruled out due to a lack of headroom.There is an imperative to enlarge the first floor shower room, and further space is required for hot water storage and electrical equipment (inverters, dataloggers etc). SAP assessments were carried out by ECD Project Services for the property, which was found to have a rating of 60, well above the national average of 48 and therefore presenting a significant challenge to achieve the 80% reductions. In March 2008, ECD assigned Heathrow Commissioning to undertake a ‘before’ airtightness test.

The purpose of this test was to provide a ‘base case’ with which to compare the completed scheme and to highlight existing leakage points that need mitigation.The results were surprising; 9.16 m³/hr/m² @ 50 pascals, which is better than current building regulation requirements.The windows were the source of the worst infiltration with poor seals leaking air badly, followed by incoming services penetrations and the loft access hatch.

participants to contribute products or technologies at discounted, or even free, rates so this approach did affect materials choices but always within a framework of meeting the energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets we had set ourselves.

The BRE Green Guide is now practically mandatory for all our jobs where the Code or BREEAM targets need to be met but even prior to this, it is our practice philosophy to seek out materials that have the lowest impact on the environment. As yet there are no targets or benchmarks for retrofit projects that cover materials, although that will change when the new BREEAM for Domestic Refurbishment is launched later this year.”

In addition to carrying out the comprehensive eco-refurbishment, Hyde

will provide the incoming tenants with an understanding of how to best maximise energy savings and to optimise use of the property. Comprehensive monitoring of the property’s performance whilst in occupation, gives a thorough understanding of what technologies best work in terms of CO2 savings, energy efficiency and cost effectiveness.Working with Parity Projects, thermocouples are being installed across all wall and roof constructions.These temperature readings will be recorded and uploaded directly to a datalogger, together with ongoing electricity, gas and water usage. Furthermore, a heat meter linked to the output of the Vaillant ecoMAX condensing boiler will provide details of the actual energy used for space heating and supplementary hot water at the property.

Mark Elton, Associate Director at ECD Architects showing Lord Drayson the windows in the eco-house

Maximise energy savings According to PHPP software, specific primary energy use (heating, DHW + auxilliary electricity) at the existing property is estimated to have been 414 kWh/m²/yr with CO2 emissions rated at 100kg/m²/yr and space heating demand rated at 223kWh/m²/yr. “The sustainability and energy efficiency targets were everything in this project,” claimed Elton.

“Given its pilot nature, we were inviting

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Greenhouse Solar technologies can replace a high percentage of non-renewable energy

‘What’s it like to live in?’

Uploading this information to a PC-based software package will allow continuous remote monitoring and analysis of the property’s energy use and emissions. In addition to the quantitative data PPCR will undertake post-occupancy interviews conducted throughout the monitoring period to assess resident reactions to the eco measures employed and their impact on comfort and satisfaction.The refurbishment can greatly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, but another crucial question is: ‘What’s it like to live in?’ PPCR will conduct a complimentary exercise with a family living in a nearby similar but nonrefurbished property as a comparator.

They will discuss general aspects through a questionnaire type agenda with each household member able to contribute, for example: Does living here seem any different to another home of this type?

Does the ‘ecohome’ present any requirements for lifestyle changes?

Are there any aspects of the measures that are difficult to use/understand?

Are there any measures you would like to change? Why? Do you think it would work for all tenants/families?

What are the benefits of living in an eco-home?

Tackling fuel poverty This project can therefore make a major contribution to the growing problem of tackling fuel poverty. At the end of the project a cost benefit analysis will be produced for each of the eco measures adopted.This information will be disseminated publicly and will specifically inform Hyde’s future stock investment and refurbishment plans.

It’s certainly an achievement to be proud of. “The project really caught an early wave of enthusiasm for low carbon retrofit and has given everyone involved a great deal of experience in this area,” said Elton, “we managed a number of interesting design solutions such as the gravity-fed rainwater harvesting system installed by Russell Smith of Parity Projects, the dual-facing solar thermal collectors and a 100% LED

Of equal importance to reductions in carbon emissions are the financial savings to residents resulting from the significant reduction in energy consumption. It’s estimated that energy consumption will be reduced by up to 85% with a saving to the residents of around £600 per year as a result of the retrofit (at current energy costs).

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lighting scheme. It also kick-started our use of the Passivhaus Planning Package as a low energy design tool and caught the attention of the Technology Strategy Board when considering the development of their Retrofit for the Future competition.We will now be taking forward our understanding of retrofit issues and applying to them to our successful bids,” he concluded.

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Sustainability in Development Sigma II build system, due to go into live production

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here are a plethora of different initiatives in both housebuilding and commercial developments with this in mind:The Code for Sustainable Homes in England; legislation under consultation in Scotland and Wales; BREEAM environmental standards for commercial building; and the forthcoming launch of the Carbon Reduction Commitment for businesses in April.

The most advanced of these is undoubtedly the Code for Sustainable Homes which it is to be hoped will result in a common UK standard if elements of it are taken on board

by Scotland. But, are zero carbon homes achievable? How cost-effective is it going to be to come up with mass market solutions?

And, more fundamentally, is the market even ready for them?

In working to achieve the Code for Sustainable Homes in England and Wales, which calls for Level Six zero carbon homes by 2016, house builders are taking research and development seriously. Much of this work is informing the progress towards meeting Government targets and fuelling debate about what is needed to be successful. ‘greening the grid’ The housebuilding industry has been saying that there is a need to concentrate on energy provision and existing housing stock as well as new build. And Government is listening. Not only have we seen several tweaks to legislation already, feedback from

the sector has informed thinking beyond the Code itself. We are seeing policy changes that affect the bigger picture with initiatives such as upgrading energy efficiency of existing housing stock through more effective boilers and insulation, and ‘greening the grid’ by providing smart meters and encouraging large-scale windfarms.

The challenge now is to work together as an industry to determine whether Code 6 – zero carbon – is practical and cost-effective, or whether Code 4 – 44 per cent reduction in carbon – is a more realistic target to achieve mass market production of homes that consumers will want to buy and to live in. Even achieving level four is quite a step change for the sector and consumers alike and the market will ultimately be driven by affordability. However, it is clear that demand is emerging, so the market is there.

The imperative is to build higher performing products for less cost and innovation comes at a price.Thankfully, for an industry that is historically driven by contracts and which is highly competitive, and never more so than in times of recession, there is a willingness to collaborate. Government funding is starting to be made available to allow R&D projects to be brought forward and a more unified approach can be taken. ‘fit and forget’ Through our own work on our Sigma prototype home at the BRE in Watford, we concluded that aiming for low energy before zero carbon is by far the most

The imperative is to build higher performing products for less cost, and innovation comes at a price

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realistic way forward. As well as building the home, we embarked on a research project with a family living in the house in four seasonal tranches. The results convinced us that if we are to deliver a product that is affordable, easy to use, and which offers a quick payback in energy savings, then total decarbonisation probably needs to come at a later stage. In our opinion, achieving levels five and six is neither commercially achievable nor technically robust in the short term.

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build system, due to go into live production and then evaluated for ease of build, efficiency and cost. Only then will we be able to understand how best to bring the homes of the future to market. ‘embodied carbon’ Sustainability is being led by the public sector and public procurement initiatives are the biggest catalyst in the drive to achieve it. BREEAM will be the mechanism by which the 2019 standards for commercial developments will be met. The Carbon Reduction Commitment will rob Peter to pay Paul and require high energy businesses to take their own steps to reduce their carbon footprint.

Our answer is to aim for a solution that achieves carbon reduction but keeps things as simple as possible for the end user. Addon micro-renewables can be expensive, with potential issues around consumer use, longevity, repairs and maintenance.

Therefore we believe there is a need to look at the fabric first, with ‘fit and forget’ products with energy efficient measures built in.

As a result we have developed our Sigma II

There is much debate around ‘embodied carbon’ and whether the Code for Sustainable Homes might be regarded as a cosmetic solution in terms of increasing efficiency for end users while ignoring the carbon implications of the materials used and the build process. Issues of cost remain and in many ways it is easier for the public sector than the private sector to take a whole life-cycle approach to new developments.

However, private housebuilders are proving that they are willing to pioneer and push ahead with innovative projects which must be encouraged. Only by true collaboration, pooling of knowledge and supply chains, developing trust and working with Government – all of which is already underway - will we achieve the muchneeded step change that is needed for real sustainability.

The Sigma prototype home at the BRE in Watford

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It has been a tough few years for construction in the UK, harder hit than most industries by the recession.

Mark Farrar, Chief Executive of Sector Skills Council, ConstructionSkills, shares his view of the coming months with FC&A.

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he latest Construction Skills Network (CSN) figures show that construction output has contracted by 13% in 2009 with employment dropping by 375,000 workers between 2008 and 2010.There is expected to be a further contraction of 1% in 2010 before the recovery begins in 2011.

The forecast recovery is likely to be long and slow with a UK average output

growth of 1.7% between 2010 and 2014.

This situation remains fragile and we are concerned that a fall off in public investment while the private sector has not yet recovered will deliver a deeper, more prolonged period of recession for the industry.

Construction supports some 8% of GDP and provides employment for large numbers of graduates and apprentices, so

stability in levels of long term investment plays a critical part in protecting employment and skills. As the public sector currently accounts for 30% (excluding PFI) of the industry’s business, the CSN forecasts reinforce the need for better planning and long term stability for public sector investment in construction.

Improve current skills We need public sector expenditure to be

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Voice of the Industry maintained far beyond the general election until the private sector fully recovers, particularly in labour intensive fields such as repair and maintenance, if we are to avoid further skills shortages.

There is evidence that many businesses that have prospered have had to adapt and go after new work including public sector contracts. One example is Smiths SD, a Runcorn based building maintenance firm, that has remained busy during the downturn by taking advantage of an increased demand for refurbished social housing. Smiths SD expects 2010 to be just as busy.

Our evidence suggests that the industry has tried hard to retain skilled workers where possible and engage in training to improve current skills. However, in a recession, falls in unemployment tend to lag falls in output as employers try to hold on to experienced and skilled staff for as long as is practicable so a recovery in output does not immediately see a rise in employment and job losses are unlikely to bottom out until 2011.The worst may be over for construction as a whole, but job losses will continue throughout the industry for some time yet.

The domino effect There are also lags across different sectors

within construction. For example, the effects of the recession happen far sooner for groundworkers and builders than for those that fit out the buildings they construct.

One case in point is Hadley’s Shopfitters, based in Portsmouth and employing 120 people. Managing Director, Richard Easton, a former joiner apprentice at the firm told ConstructionSkills that work only started to slow down in October last year but since then work has started to drop off as the domino effect of buildings simply not being built reaches them.

During the 1990’s recession training budgets were significantly reduced and many young apprentices were laid off. Last year saw a similar trend, with many workers – young and old – at risk of displacement; ConstructionSkills has had to react quickly to develop measures that support and incentivise employers to remain committed to skills and training.

We need to maintain the flow of apprentices For example, we have successfully reemployed more than 1,000 young people through our Apprenticeship Matching Service (AMS) since September 2008.

The scheme was developed in partnership with the Government to match displaced apprentices with new employers so that they are able to complete their training.

Companies which can provide suitable apprenticeship employment to a displaced apprentice are eligible to apply for financial support of up to £1,000.

Although the CSN points to continuing job losses, the industry cannot afford to be complacent about investment in skills.The need to reduce carbon in new and existing buildings will create the demand for new skills for both new entrants and the existing workforce.There are also a large number of workers who are set to leave the industry in the next 10 years through retirement.

Therefore we need to maintain the flow of apprentices and graduates into the industry and retain as many existing skilled workers as possible and concentrate on upgrading their skills.

Student Adam Clarke, 15, chats with Ruth Kelly MP and Tim Forrest (Director HT Forrest) during their visit to the Power Wave 2 Centre. Adam also won Best Joiner in the awards ceremony.

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Skills are becoming an even higher priority As we move out of the worst of the recession, skills are becoming an even higher priority for the Government.The Skills White Paper published at the end of

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last year by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, has called for skills funding to be focused on high-value sectors that will drive economic growth, including engineering construction and low carbon.

More than 35,000 advanced apprenticeships will be created over the next two years and more emphasis will be placed upon employers’ needs to help drive and shape training provisions, with the goal of creating a ‘demand-led’ training structure.

Equipping the UK with a well trained, productive construction workforce has never been more important as the skills lost to the industry during this recession must be replaced. For that to take place we need to have a very clear understanding of the UK skills picture, including future skills needs, so that effective planning and investment can take place. Our long term forecast indicates a return to growth, and to maintain this momentum, investing in training for your workforce, will not only help the industry to thrive on skills, but will benefit business as well.

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rganisers took a big number of reservations both at the show and before, and the ever increasing size of the show means a move to ExCeL for the 2011 event. FC&A really enjoyed meeting up with our advertisers and readers – we’ll be there next year, and judging by the positive responses we had from those we spoke too, it looks like we’ll have a big re-union!

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Jeff Hood, VicePresident, International at Icynene: “This is our 4th year exhibiting our soft foam insulation at Ecobuild and it keeps getting bigger and better every year.

Ecobuild’s growth shows the strength of the movement to greener building solutions in the UK.”

Nigel Bosanko, Marketing Manager for Excel Fibre Technology (manufacturers of Warmcel insulation): “EcoBuild was definitely worthwhile in terms of the sales leads that were generated and it provided us with the opportunity to talk about how we have taken our ‘Aim Lower’ campaign to the next level.We are deeply concerned with the Code for Sustainable Homes and the points accredited to insulation, which we believe is too restrictive and counterproductive when taking into account the ‘cradle to grave’ lifecycle of products.

The event is held in the perfect location and provided a valuable platform for us to demonstrate the installation techniques and applications of Warmcel to a highly receptive audience. However, we are a bit concerned about the event’s transition to the ExCeL next year and whether this will affect visitor numbers.”

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Ecobuild Review Geoff Arnold, UKTFA Chairman: “EcoBuild provided us with an essential opportunity to present our Fabric First campaign to an influential audience.There was a great buzz at the event and lots to see, but there seemed to be a bit too much to cram into a few days. It was a great place to arrange a jam packed schedule of meetings to discuss the FF campaign in greater detail with our members, potential members, media, and all of our stakeholders.”

Ivan Nowrouzi, Director of Stoneville (UK) Ltd: “It is the second year that we participated at Ecobuild. Last year we focused primarily on natural stones that are essential in sustainable build mainly due to their longevity. This year we introduced a new material, Stoneville Recycled Glass that promotes environmentally conscious design due to its eco-friendly properties.This material has a wide variety of applications, including kitchen worktops, countertops, stairs, wall and floor panelling, architectural features.

It attracted a lot of interest at Ecobuild due to its aesthetic, technical and environmental characteristics. I believe Ecobuild is the best show around for displaying innovative materials and solutions in design and build.”

Jeremy Greenwood, Managing Director, Lafarge Readymix: “We used Ecobuild as a platform for our ‘Sustain-Able’ campaign which sets out to empower the industry to be ‘Able’ to provide evidence-based sustainability credentials such as the BRE Global Responsible Sourcing Accreditation.The industry has to provide a sound evidence-base and focus its attention on sustainability across the whole lifecycle of a product or a building.This means evidencing sustainability from the sourcing and production of materials, to a building’s construction and, critically, into the allimportant usage phase of a building’s life which accounts for 70% of its footprint.This approach will give investors and developers the confidence to choose and invest in truly sustainable solutions. During Ecobuild I have also been impressed by the depth of engagement from visitors and the quality of debate during the live sessions. Ministers, and would-be Ministers, have all addressed, and debated, some central issues affecting the industry which is evidence in itself of the importance of this event.”

Mark Hill, Sales Manager, UK & Ireland, DuPont Building Innovations: “I thoroughly enjoyed Ecobuild this year, there was a very positive atmosphere and it was encouraging to see lot of key companies and brands participating. It provided an excellent platform, not only to display our extensive range of advanced membranes, materials and solutions, but also to engage with the industry. I felt the visitor quality was very high and genuinely interested in our products and what they can contribute to the sustainability and value of their projects.And there are definitely some exciting projects out there! On the first day we received an order with a value that covered all costs associated with our presence at the show. Despite the ongoing effects of the recession, there was an air of optimism and we made some strong contacts for future business. Our “façade” package combining Tyvek and Corian seemed to be of particular interest. I thought the public forums were of a very high standard too.We are definitely planning to be at Ecobuild again next year!”

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Building membranes specialist Icopal countered the recession with the launch of a plethora of new products at this year’s Ecobuild.The company, which draws on the expertise of the global Icopal brand for research and development, launched four new products on its larger-than-usual stand in addition to showcasing its green roof systems and accessories, BRE Green Guide A+ rated single-ply waterproofing membranes, Monarfloor acoustic solutions for the Code for Sustainable Homes, and geomembranes’ extended product range.The new sustainable roofing systems seen at Ecobuild 2010 were Therm’X, EcoActive membranes, IcoSun, and IcoMoss.

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Ancon’s stand at Ecobuild showcased a new range of low thermal conductivity wall ties which minimise heat transfer through a masonry cavity wall. Use of these wall ties can reduce insulation thickness and wall footprint. In addition to Ancon’s stainless steel wire wall ties, this range includes the BBA-approved TeploTie.The innovative Ancon TeploTie is manufactured from basalt fibres and has a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/mK. Ancon’s low conductivity range suits cavities from 50mm to 300mm, so even the most super-insulated homes can be built using traditional cavity wall construction methods.

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Sustainability in Development FUTURE VISION: An artist’s impression of how the two versions of the Glasgow House will look (image courtesy PRP Architects)

Prototypes power down Glasgow Housing Association’s ambitious plans for an energyefficient home which costs just £100 a year for heating and hot water have taken a step forward!

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HA has teamed up with architects PRP and City Building to build four prototype houses which feature high standards of insulation, coupled with low energy running costs and simple technology. And with the target of heating and hot water bills coming to just £100 a year – or £2 a week – the home will tackle fuel poverty head-on and play a key role in reducing impact on the environment. A typical three-bedroom home would usually cost around £1100 per year to heat.

The four three-bedroom, semi-detached houses – which have become known as ‘The Glasgow House’ – are currently under construction at City Building’s Skills Academy in Laurieston, Glasgow.They will be completed in May. Once the houses are fully tested, it is planned that more will be built for GHA tenants.

Jim Sneddon, GHA’s Executive Director of Regeneration, said, “The Glasgow House is no longer just an idea – it is now a development with a real future.

This simple, cost-effective design for an energy-efficient home will help families enjoy a better quality of life.The prototype homes are also being built using locally-

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trained workers and apprentices. GHA already provides some of the lowest cost social housing in Glasgow and now we want to provide the best and greenest housing which benefits our tenants and the environment. Fuel poverty is an issue which affects many of our tenants and is one which could escalate, unless alternatives are found.Similar in appearance and performance, the two blocks of semidetached homes are built in alternative forms of wall construction. House Type one has a thin bed insulating hollow clay block construction with external wall insulation and render finish.”

House Type two comprises a highlyinsulated, locally-sourced timber frame with pre-manufactured floor and roof cassettes, with external walls in facing brick. Key features contributing to the low energy bills include: High levels of insulation in both forms of construction Windows and sun rooms to suit orientation to capture the energy of the sun, with details to avoid overheating Simple forms of construction for ease of construction and to minimise heat

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Stuart Carr, of PRP Architects Ltd comments: “The two social evils of fuel poverty and unemployment in Glasgow are now so rife that it has been necessary to focus our attention on construction forms which best address these issues whilst embracing the broader global warming debate.We have therefore designed very energy efficient, sustainable houses in two permutations which have a stylish appearance likely to appeal to GHA’s tenants as well as private house owners.”

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Designers of a new extension to Banbury School in Oxfordshire chose monocast drainage systems to create an external environment that is in harmony with the building’s ecological ambitions. FC&A take a look.

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hardstanding to a series of soakaways that recharge local groundwater and reduce flood risk by ensuring there is no additional load on the existing main sewers.

The new £6million extension, which is known as the Stanbridge Building, is one of Oxfordshire County Council’s largest publicly funded projects. It comprises 27 state-ofthe-art classrooms set across two wings linked by a glazed circular hub. Designed to maximise energy efficiency and minimise CO2 emissions, the architects, Mouchel, have used the external envelope of the building to introduce new pathways and open piazzas that help integrate the structure within the layout of existing school buildings.

Reducing mains discharge “Along with the new open areas between the buildings, we increased the size of the adjacent car park – an area that had been prone to surface water ponding during the winter. To ensure we minimised the environmental impact of these changes, we looked for a sustainable drainage solution that would protect the existing mains drains,” says David Johnson,

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Monocast drains help create new eco-school environment

Project Architect at Mouchel. “Replacing the point gullies in the car park with a channel system gave us the performance we needed. Using a monocast design, where there are no separate gratings, gave additional security benefits that suited the school environment. Linking these to a series of four soakaways at the perimeter of the car park completed the SUDS network. In operation, because we have brought the existing car parking areas into the new catchment, we have now succeeded in reducing total mains discharge volumes from the site.”

Environmental credentials For the car park, Mouchel selected the ParkDrain system. Rated Load Class C250, three inter-linked runs have been installed. The system was also used to drain the visually sensitive paved area surrounding the glazed entrance hub. Along the curved kerb line of the refurbished car park access road and a new service road to the Stanbridge Building, the combined kerb/channel system, KerbDrain, has been used. This system, which has an identical profile to an HB2 kerbstone and carries a Load Class D400 rating, minimises in-carriageway groundwork and installation time.

Vienite, the material from which both ParkDrain and KerbDrain are manufactured, uses locally-sourced recycled materials and can itself be fully recycled. “Being able to specify a recycled material with a low-carbon footprint reinforces the environmental credentials of the project,” concludes David Johnson. www.aco.co.uk

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Renewable Energy

In the Bleak Midwinter Nu-Heat Monitors Heat Pump Performance The freezing temperatures earlier this year made great demands on heating systems in general, but also gave the opportunity to monitor the performance of renewables alternative heat pumps. Nu-Heat kept tabs on how two installations performed in the extreme temperatures.

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eat pumps are said to work efficiently to temperatures as low as – 15°C for air source and – 20°C for ground source.With temperatures dropping even below that in parts of the country, this was a good opportunity to monitor performance.

Heat pump background The top 15m of the Earth’s surface maintains an average year-round temperature of 12ºC. Ground source heat pumps (GSHP) use this heat source to supply the energy required to heat domestic water and a low temperature system such as underfloor heating.

Air source heat pumps (ASHP) work in a similar way, except they extract available warmth from passing air rather than from the ground. In theory they should be able to extract useful energy from the outside air down to temperatures as low as – 15°C.The storage cylinder provides both domestic hot water and a boost of heating energy in the coldest weather.

Performance One Nu-Heat air source heat pump was installed in 2009 at a property near to Bodmin Moor in Cornwall.The location is extremely exposed and temperatures in January reached – 10°C. Nu-Heat’s design for the property was a weather compensated heat pump and underfloor heating system using an inverter driven high efficiency external air source heat pump running on an Economy 7 tariff (4.8p/kWh).The performance results endorse the design specification.

Air Source Heat Pump Performance Aug 2009 to Feb 2010 Energy delivered by heat pump: 15,110 kWh

Energy savings from heat pump: 11,004 kWh CoP of 3.68 for entire heating and DHW demand Actual cost of electricity to heat pump 12 months: £402 Comparative cost for gas: £620 (2,931 Kg CO2) Comparative cost for oil: £664 (4,004 Kg CO2) Energy conversion factors in accordance with SAP 2005 guidelines Good results were also reported for a combined Nu-Heat system of ground source heat pump, underfloor heating and solar thermal collectors.

Ground Source Heat Pump Performance Aug 2009 to Feb 2010 Energy delivered by heat pump: 32,832 kWh Energy savings from heat pump: 24,664 kWh CoP of 4.02 for entire heating and DHW demand Actual cost of electricity to heat pump 12 months: £874.12 Comparative cost for gas: £1,682.5 (7,488 Kg CO2) Comparative cost for oil: £1,784.86 (10,228 Kg CO2) Energy conversion factors in accordance with SAP 2005 guidelines The Coefficient of Performance (CoP) for both air source and ground source heat pumps will inevitably be lower during such a cold spell, but such extreme conditions are still fairly rare in the UK. Nu-Heat believes that all indications point to the fact that well-designed heat pump systems installed in well-insulated properties are more than capable of performing efficiently in the British winter.

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David Long Architects is a dynamic architectural practice, with a growing collection of work ranging from high-end residential projects, to low carbon commercial refurbishments and large scale urban developments.

David Long describes their latest work ‘Chestnut’ to FC&A.

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hestnut’ is a five level 200m² family home, built on a former dilapidated and overgrown small garage site.The house is timber framed above a concrete basement construction.

The upper levels of the house are wrapped in horizontal timber cladding, whilst the garden levels are finished with stack bonded brick and timber framed glazing systems.The house is arranged as a series of interlocking half levels accessed from the alternating landings of the centrally placed oak and glass stair.

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Daylight floods the centre of the house through the glazed roof and walls of the stair enclosure, penetrating down to the basement cinema room.

The open plan around the stair at the centre of the house allows free movement and interaction between the entrance and sitting room at garden level, and the kitchen dining area at lower courtyard level.

The house is arranged as a series of interlocking half levels accessed from alternating landings

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To maximize the use of the small site, the building extends to the boundary walls on all four sides. Four different external garden areas are therefore formed in the voids.The garden level sitting room is separated by sliding glass walls from the front and rear gardens on either side.The lower courtyard is similarly separated from the adjacent kitchen dining room.

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away to allow the extension of the internal living accommodation into the external garden areas.Throughout the building the close relationship between inside and outside spaces is carefully maintained and emphasized.The enclosing full height boundary walls in local stock brick provide full privacy whilst not preventing access for sunlight throughout the day.

The timber cladding is locally sourced Sweet Chestnut that will weather naturally, and provide up to 50 years of service without treatment. Shutters, incorporated within the timber cladding, can close off the building completely to provide privacy and solar shading. An Air-Source Heat Pump is the main source of heating and green roofs to all three roof surfaces offer

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In the summer the glass walls will be slid away to allow the extension of the internal living accommodation into the external garden areas

the combined benefits of high thermal insulation, rain water buffering, and long service life, as well as providing a habitat for flora and fauna.

David Long explains further the design decisions and sustainability issues faced on ‘Chestnut’.

How did you make the choices affecting sustainability/energy efficiency?

“The choices were made based on practicality, as well as a simple underlying commitment in our practice to commonsense sustainable construction.The use

of a timber superstructure and cladding envelope was a simple choice to use a renewable, low embodied energy, and locally produced material.The choice of the air source Heat Pump ads the primary means of heating was made on grounds of practicality.We wanted a renewable energy source but the restricted nature of the site made using Photovoltaic panels or wind generation impractical. Solar collectors on their own would not have provided adequate or appropriate energy for heating and hot water, and a ground source heat pump was also precluded on grounds of simple practicality.The ASHP

was therefore the logical choice in that it amply copes with the demand for both heating and hot water, takes little room, and is reliable in service.”

Why were external finishes chosen?

“The external finishes were chosen because they responded to the style of architecture we were using, and emphasized, in a non-aggressive manner, the different nature of the new building to the traditional terraced housing between

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Design & Desire The timber cladding is locally sourced Sweet Chestnut that will weather naturally

which it is squeezed.We believe that the 21st century with its drive towards genuinely sustainable development will give rise to new architectural languages.

Traditional Edwardian and Victorian architecture expressed the aspirations and construction techniques of a particular period, and the building we have produced here we believe simply does the same thing for today’s world.”

Were there any difficulties in meeting the clients brief?

“No, the clients brief was to provide a practical family home with at least three bedrooms, private gardens and off street parking, for rental purposes. Meeting the brief was perhaps the easiest of the challenges we faced.”

Did you encounter any difficulties in preparing the land?

“The site originally accommodated five run-down prefabricated concrete garages.They were all single storey and full of rubbish, but did not represent an enormous problem to remove. An asbestos survey was carried out before work on demolition started so we knew this would not be a problem.The presence of an old concrete forecourt had also prevented there being any contamination

of the soil beneath from motor oil.

The biggest problem we therefore encountered was the collapsing of the brick boundary walls with the neighbours as the undergrowth and rubbish were removed.This we had foreseen however, and now the neighbours all have nice new stock brick walls which will last for many years to come.”

What aspects are you are particularly pleased with?

“We are very pleased with the way that this four bedroom house fits into the site, with two separate walled courtyard gardens, yet looks relatively small from the outside.The interlocking open plan spaces on five separate levels rotate around the central stair, which allows daylight and sunlight to flood into the centre of the house, and makes it feel incredibly spacious on the inside despite being contained within a tightly walled 15m x 15m walled site.We also love the views in three different directions from the upper levels across the back gardens of all the neighbouring houses – you could almost imagine being in the country – and the fact that at night you can close all the shutters and really be cut-off from the outside world in a very secluded and private environment.”

The open plan around the stair at the centre of the house allows free movement and interaction

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The Emporis Skyscraper Award is the only prize for high-rise architecture awarded annually and on a global basis. Chicago, well known for its skyscrapers, is home to the 2010 winner, Aqua.

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qua’s fascinating shape allows its appearance to change dramatically depending on the perspective. Cited as a brilliant technical achievement for the precision of its construction, it was also lauded as an application of green design innovations to an extremely large building project.

Situated in a large lakeside development, Aqua intersperses undulating balconies with flat glassy planes to create a wavy facade in keeping with its nautical theme.

Because each balcony’s perimeter varies slightly from the one below, the contractors, James McHugh Construction Co., employed a flexible mould in coordination with GPS.The effect has been compared to a rippled curtain, but according to its architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang Architects, was inspired by the striated limestone formations common to the Great Lakes region.

to prevent bird strikes; light coatings on exposed concrete to avoid a heat island effect; and a vegetated roof at the podium level.

The firm of Magnusson Klemencic Associates served as Aqua’s structural engineers. Because Chicago has really difficult soil, caissons that support high rise structures go down over 100 feet!

This high profile high rise is certainly a project to be proud of. “It’s a building type that has many constraints, including cost, and we were able to design a very exciting structure in an urban setting that met all the criteria,” concluded Gang.

Aqua is the third tallest building in the world designed by a woman - surpassed only by the two Emirates Towers in Dubai - and is currently the 40th tallest building in the United States, measuring 249.7m from its main entrance on Upper Columbus Drive. “Tall buildings are all about the speed of construction,” said Gang, “the greatest challenge I faced was designing a way to fabricate 82 different floor plates without adding time.”

The developer Magellan Development Group LLC has applied for LEED certification for Aqua (LEED being the US equivalent of BREEAM). “The team prioritized specific response to solar orientation utilizing six different types of glass,” explained Gang, “and kept a running total of LEED credits, choosing sustainable features that supported the design and were within budget.” The building’s numerous green qualities include posttensioning to minimize concrete volume; large slab overhangs on the facade areas which receive the most sunlight in the summer; low-e coated insulated glass in all windows; frit patterned glass at the railings

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Structural

Thrown a curved ball When a housebuilder builds his own home, you can be sure the materials are chosen with great care!

Barry Fingleton tells FC&A why he chose insulated concrete forms.

The house at Cullenagh is outstripping even the most ambitious of green standards

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urved walls are usually every builder’s nightmare. But for specialist house builder Barry Fingleton, not only were they a must-have when it came to designing his own 3,250sqft home in County Laois, in Ireland, he knew that by using insulated concrete forms, it would also be a piece of cake.

Barry has been working with insulated concrete form manufacturer NUDURA’s products for years and so knows only too well the flexibility they provide to turn ambitious architectural plans into one-off homes that people love to live in.When it came to designing and building his own

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home – it was the obvious material to use.

Built in a semi-circle, the main living space is located along the convex wall to provide panoramic views of Barry’s 18-acre plot and the countryside beyond.

“The landscape was an important part of the design as it’s something I’m very passionate about,” said Barry, who holds a degree in agricultural science, and who farms much of his land.

High standards The grounds incorporate a large cedarclad garage and workshop, a potting shed, and a stable block, which were all constructed using insulated concrete

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forms. But the materials go further than just creating the right-shaped house for Barry. Barry’s high standards required that the house would outperform others in terms of energy usage. And it does.

The thermal properties of Nudura’s insulated concrete forms and the other materials used in construction means that the house, in the town of Cullenagh, is 86% more energy efficient than the average modern house and 78% more efficient than the latest building regulations require.

In fact, the house is also outstripping even the most ambitious of green standards.

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to guide housebuilders towards greener building standards, calls for the maximum heating demand for a detached home to be 46 kwh/m2/ per year.

Outperforming targets The total energy usage at the Cullenagh house is outperforming that target by 15%.

The house is heated with a heat recovery ventilation system, has solar panels on the roof is equipped with low-energy LED and CFL lighting throughout and has been roofed with cedar shingle and slate mulch.

ICFs are gathering solid momentum in terms of market share.The switch from other methods of construction makes perfect sense because U-values for the new ICF units are as low as 0.16, 0.13 and even 0.10, bringing increased efficiency to both commercial and residential construction. NUDURA Technology has developed the largest ICF forms available which make building measurably easier and faster.There is virtually no waste thanks to a 4 way reversible system less waste and a reduced amount of seams compared to other ICFs. NUDURAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patented hinged web reduces assembly time, increases transport capacity by up to 40% and reduces storage space on site. NUDURA is fully approved for the UK and carries an ETA (European Technical Approval) through the BBA.

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Blowing the whistle on bribery

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he Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has been trying to raise international standards of corporate behaviour. Despite signing the OECD Convention against the Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in 1997 the UK has been criticised for not complying with its convention obligations; the new law will remedy that. UK businesses operating overseas will have to think again about not refusing to accede to demands by foreign public officials for bribes to obtain or retain business.

The new law (designed to emulate America’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) will apply to the domestic scene as much as to overseas markets, and it applies as much in the private sector as it does in the public sector. Simply defined offences of giving and receiving bribes will make prosecution easier and the likelihood of conviction greater.

However, it is not just the individuals who pay and take bribes who are exposed.

Although the bill does not seek to introduce corporate criminal liability for bribery it does introduce a new offence by a corporate body if it fails to prevent bribery. A company won’t be prosecuted if rogue elements within the ranks act corruptly, but only if adequate procedures are in place.

What are “adequate procedures”? A number of sectors exposed to corrupt practice have begun to produce unofficial codes. It is expected that this practice will proliferate across other sectors. Official guidelines are also promised. Organisations

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The Bribery Bill – expected to become law very shortly – is about corporate culture.

Mark Surguy, Legal Director and Head of Fraud Services at international law firm Pinsent Masons, tells FC&A what it will mean for UK businesses.

will be expected to follow the unofficial and official guidance.

Severe penalties Companies are being advised to adopt a “top down” approach to the problem, and in line with its size and resources to audit payment approval systems and controls, revisit anti-corruption policies and train and monitor staff in their application of the law. A higher standard of behaviour is expected, particularly in relation to overseas transactions. Payments to third party agents have always been considered a risk area.These payments should be fully documented and suspect payments questioned.

Although the new law is not designed to criminalise behaviour that was not previously criminal, the risk of being caught will increase and the penalties will be severe. Adopting the US approach, corporations with bribery issues are expected to turn themselves in to the prosecuting authorities.The serious fraud office deals with large scale bribery and corruption (in excess of £1m) with the Crown Prosecution Service dealing with smaller cases. The overseas anti-corruption unit of the City of London Police has special responsibility for international cases. Failure to self-report is likely to result in heavier penalties. Self-reporting is intended to replicate the US system of plea-bargaining and introduce leniency for admission.

Unlimited fines With 10 years’ imprisonment for individuals, unlimited fines, and the Proceeds of Crime legislation in place

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to forfeit profits derived from contracts procured by corruption, companies embroiled in suspected corruption at home and particularly overseas can expect to be hit hard. The examples in the press so far (Balfour Beatty, Mabey and Johnson and BAE Systems) demonstrate the significant costs even where leniency is granted.The legal and professional fees for investigating bribery allegations, self-reporting and negotiating cannot be overestimated.

Some organisations may be tempted to keep their heads down, but with the ever increasing co-operation amongst international agencies, the prospects of corrupt behaviour being whistle-blown to the attention of the authorities are significant. Corporates must conduct a risk assessment across all divisions and the Board should take steps to change business culture.The government has already made it clear that it expects companies to be taking legal advice on the implications of the new law. Best practice suggests that the company’s lawyers need to collaborate with the company’s auditors to design systems and implement training.

For those subject to the public procurement regulations, the risks could not be higher: conviction for a bribery offence under the present regime results in automatic and permanent debarment for tendering for public contracts. Getting the corporation approach wrong could literally cost an organisation its business. The stakes are high, the risks are greater and organisational standards must accordingly rise. Boards who react seriously and responsibly and who get full and proper advice will be doing the right thing.

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Profile

Plain sailing Morrison looks after over 400,000 social houses across the UK on behalf of its clients which include Local Authorities, Arms Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations. This month’s Profile features Linda Colburn, their Partnering Director for the North East.

Name: Linda Colburn Age: 44 Family & pets: 2 dogs (Ellie and Coco) 4 Cats (Dot, Olive, Uischa, and Chloe) 2 chickens (Erica and Ernestine) Town of residence: Darley, (a village in North Yorkshire)

What do you drive?

A Ford Focus, I had to give up my sports cars when I started driving 90 miles to work each day.

And what would you like to drive?

I would love to have a go at driving a tractor, as I have a small holding so it is about time I learnt! Whilst I love sailing I would not be safe flying a plane or riding a bike. I once rode pillion on my husband’s bike (approximately 17 years ago) and wouldn’t contemplate doing it ever again!!!

What was your first job in the industry?

I was a Management Trainee in the Property Services Agency. It was the government’s landlord and maintenance,

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refurbishment, furniture, and utilities provider; an enormous organisation with experts in all fields. Margaret Thatcher decided it was not the business of government to provide such services and outsourced 99% of it, the whole facilities Management industry was practically created at that point, and my career kicked off.

And who do you work for now?

I am Partnering Director for the North East at Morrison, a leading provider of repairs and maintenance services to the social housing sector. Morrison looks after over 400,000 social houses across the UK on behalf of its clients which include Local

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Authorities, Arms Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.

In my role I am responsible for managing the business in the North East, both in terms of securing new contracts and delivering maintenance and refurbishment to approximately 28,000 homes in the Gateshead and East Durham areas, with a workforce of over 500 multi-trade operatives.

Did you need any specific qualification or experience for this position?

Not really but I think experience of working in the public sector helps and a commitment to maintaining good

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working relationships. Most people have memberships of professional or trade bodies, which are a good place to gain knowledge on the sector and to make contacts. I am a member of the Institute of Facilities Management, but many in my position will be members of the Chartered Institute of Housing or Chartered Institute of Building and have a trade background.

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What is the main challenge you face in work?

Being visible to the workforce.This is a very busy job, with a lot of business management and development work. It is sometimes difficult to ensure you get out there and see what life is like at the sharp end for the operatives delivering the service. We receive nearly 500 repair jobs per day and each one of them is a chance to meet the customer and make an impression. If something is not working properly it can just as easily send the wrong signals to the client and compromise the service, so its key to know what’s happening out in the field.

What do you consider to be your greatest achievement?

Personally: navigating our yacht back into Oban harbour when my skipper husband was taken ill and the engine failed during a night sail. I think I (with the help of the Ardnamurchan light house) did a pretty good job that night.

Professionally: I have worked at a senior level in both client and contractor organisations, public and private, and in operational and consultancy roles. I’m proud of the breadth of that experience and the fact that I have successfully adapted to the different needs and focus of the various roles I have fulfilled.

What advice would you give to those with ambitions to follow in your footsteps?

Whatever you have, you will pay for (in some way), so be sure of what you want, and go for it. As long as you are doing what you want to, the price is always worth paying.

Working for a contractor in any industry can be challenging and demanding of your time, but its worth it as the work is very varied and interesting (people management, contract management, logistics, finance, marketing etc) and the people are very focused on getting the job done.

You have six months’ paid leave – what would you do?

I would sail down the East coast of America with my husband.We were in New York on September 11th 2001 and had big plans to “do” the city in two days before heading to Boston. For obvious reasons those plans were spoilt and I would like to see the harbour etc. properly some time. Sailing down from there to Miami, to see the second biggest coral reef in the world, would top that off nicely.

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Exhibition Preview

A captive audience at 2009’s Product & Innovation Hub

A healthy environment Safety & Health Expo, Europe’s largest annual health and safety event, is returning on 11th to 13th May 2010 to the NEC Birmingham. Whether you’re specifying safety products at the design stage, or handling dangerous materials on-site, this event will have something for you!

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his year’s event will be hosted in partnership with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

More than 300 industry renowned companies will showcase their latest developments at the extensive exhibition, including 3M, ARCO, BM Polyco, British Red Cross, Connaught Compliance Training Services, Draeger, Moldex, Safety Media, Scott Health & Safety, Sperian and Totectors.

Education will once again take centre stage at Safety & Health Expo 2010 with four dedicated seminar theatres throughout the show;The SHP Legal Arena, the Product and Innovation Hub, the IOSH Stand Theatre and the new AIF Knowledge Base.

The new, interactive AIF Knowledge Base will allow health and safety professionals to obtain answers for any working at height issue. Providing a seminar style event delivering informative and current content throughout the three

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days, there will continue to be updates on the latest working at height issues and new elements will also stimulate debate between key speakers, expert panels and the audience.The ‘Knowledge Base’ will also feature two keynote sessions each day.

alongside Safety & Health Expo 2010, the awards recognise excellence within the safety industry, excellence in customer service, product innovation and improving occupational health and safety. Awards will be distributed in three categories:

Product and Innovation Hub is the place to discover the newest products and latest innovations from across the industry.

View displays, detailing the functionality of these items and then hear more about them from the manufacturers, distributors and suppliers, at the onsite seminar theatre.

Product Innovation:This is an award for products that are new and innovative and will contribute to improvements in occupational safety & health.

Service Awards:This award, which is voted on by the entrants’ own customers, is for companies in the safety field offering exceptional and innovative service solutions.

Safety Excellence: Based upon case studies submitted by members, these awards recognise major improvements in occupational safety created in 2009/2010.

You’ll be aware of the many risks associated with handling flammable materials, however you may not realise that even the smallest quantities can prove deadly. Come and witness Explosive Substances Live, DENIOS’ informative, lively and thoroughly entertaining experimental lecture. Using graphic demonstrations DENIOS highlighted what consequences can arise when flammable materials are incorrectly handled.

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David Lummis, Chief Executive of the BSIF, said, “Every year we are astounded with the level of entries we receive and we are certain 2010 will be no different.

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Doors & Windows

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When specifying an automatic door system, a risk assessment should be carried out, taking into account the lay-out of the door and the approach of traffic to the door.The entrance should be adequate for the volume and type of traffic using the entrance and there should be no notices or signs that may distract the user from the door. Escape routes and activation zones should also be considered. As with most purchases budget is an important factor, but this should not be the main driver in selecting a door automation system.

Easily retrofitted There are three main types of automatic door operators; sliding, swing and revolving. Sliding doors are currently the most common type of automatic door and come in three main types: straight sliding, curved sliding, and telescopic.

They are more costly than swing doors due to the inclusion of the doors and/ or screens required, but are inherently

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safer and easier to operate if the area can accommodate the door.

It is a pre-requisite in the UK that all sliding doors are fitted with a monitored battery back-up system that will allow the doors to fully open in the event of a power failure or emergency/fire alarm signal. In some cases, a further evacuation system called ‘break-out’ is requested, which allows either the door(s) and/or the side screen(s) to ‘break away’ or swing out in the direction of escape. Generally, this would be requested by the local authority or fire officer as a means of increasing the ‘escapable area’ of the exit.

Swing door operators are the easiest of the three to install and generally the cheapest, as the operators can be easily retrofitted to existing doors, although care is required in the placing of sensors and activators. Most swing door operators can accommodate various modes of operation from fully automatic, to push and go, and manual operation.

A flexible solution Swing doors fall into two categories; high energy or low energy. High energy doors are designed to manage heavy traffic flow and are normally used in busy or public areas. In most cases these doors are fitted with safety devices to prevent the doors from contacting the user.They provide a flexible solution in areas such as retail, health, or transport, where they can help

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Doors & Windows Automatic doors are a commonplace feature in today’s society, but choosing the right automation system involves a number of careful considerations. Will Walker, UK General Manager of FAAC, manufacturers of access automation systems, explains some of the systems available.

maintain free traffic flow through doors with fast, automatic, hands-free operation.

Low energy operators, as the name implies, have a reduced operating speed and, in turn, a reduced kinetic energy.The weaker operation of the door means that the need for safety devices may be eliminated in certain circumstances.

However, this will limit its applications as the energy may be insufficient to open or close doors in windy or draughty locations. It is generally accepted that low energy doors should not be used for external doors due to their light duty.They are designed to provide cost effective and reliable internal access for the elderly, disabled, or the domestic user.

Revolving doors in their crudest form have been around for some 120 years and are the most effective way of moving volumes of traffic without heating the outside world. Revolving doors can have two, three or four wings or leaves depending on the type of traffic using the door. For retail, transport and hospital applications then large two or three leaf doors are best suited, as the compartment size is better able to accommodate trolleys, luggage or beds. Smaller, pedestrian entrances would tend to have three or four leaf doors.

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‘always open, always closed’ The revolving door is the most cost effective when it comes to energy conservation, as the door is effectively ‘always open, always closed’, so that the transfer of heat and cold is kept to a minimum.The Massachusetts Institute of Technology carried out an extensive study on revolving doors which revealed that, on average, eight times as much air is exchanged when a swing door is opened as opposed to a revolving door. It is, however, the most costly to install and should always be installed with alternative means of escape or disabled access, unless the door is in excess of 3000mm diameter.

In all automatic door installations, specifiers and installers should consult the British Standard 7036:1996 which provides information on the types of safety and activation devices, detection and safety zones and other areas of concern, such as body traps. www.faac.co.uk.

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Drainage & Waste Water

No drain on resources Located on the western bank of the River Wyre, Lancashire, the Thornton Waste Technology Park developed by Global Renewables will be one of the UK’s first operational UR-3R® (Urban Resource – Reduction, Recovery and Recycling) process facilities that integrates waste sorting systems and proven anaerobic waste digestion technologies.

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The riverside location meant particular attention was paid to rainwater run-off and pipe depth issues in general.

Influenced by the tidal river, the water table can be only 0.7 metres below the surface.

Ground-works contractor, Churngold were keen to specify an integrated scheme that would offer effective drainage of the whole facility. Additionally, any drainage installed had to withstand the compression and twisting forces exerted by the numerous fully laden waste collection trucks accessing the site.

system was selected for road-side drainage.

Two surface water drainage systems were chosen, both supplied by Hauraton Limited.

RECYFIX® HICAP® high capacity slot drainage channels were specified for access and service areas, whilst the ENVIROKERB

The 775 metres of RECYFIX® HICAP® channels specified for the project is made from 100% recycled PolyethylenePolypropylene (PE-PP) derived from post-consumer and post industrial sources.

Complies with current one-manlift legislation Each RECYFIX® HICAP® and ENVIROKERB unit delivered to the site weighed less than 25 kg so complied with current one-man-lift legislation.This not only reduced the need for heavy lifting hoists, but, compared with the concrete equivalent units, reduced the number of delivery lorries by approximately half. In addition, the recycled components are very impact resistant making them almost unbreakable and much less vulnerable to the usual on-site damage.

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Fact File: Project: Surface water drainage scheme at Thornton Waste Technology Park – Blackpool.

Authorities: Lancashire County Council and Blackpool Council.

Client: Global Renewables Limited.

Main contractor: Bovis Land Lease.

Groundwork contractor: Churngold Construction.

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ENVIROKERB road-side drainage system: Hauraton Limited HICAP® allowed the hydraulic engineer and contractor wide flexibility during the design and installation stages by reducing the number of channel runs normally required.This reduction means less foundation materials being used with fewer underground excavations, all resulting in a more environmentally friendly installation.

Components made from recycled materials Landscaped roads into the new Park incorporated over 825 metres of Hauraton ENVIROKERB road-side drainage.

Each half metre unit supplied weighed 24kg, this compares to 89 kg if a similar sized concrete unit had been specified.

Having the appearance of a standard concrete kerb, ENVIROKERB units are in fact moulded from 100% reclaimed polyethylene PET, HDPE and LDPE plastic bottles and packaging materials.

James Baylis, Churngold Group, Project Environmental Manager for the project was pleased how easy the drainage systems were to install, “Being made from recycled materials the systems were in keeping with the thinking behind the Waste Technology Park and it was good to know we helped “close the loop” by using components made from recycled materials in the construction of the new plant.”

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Energy Efficiency New, environmentally friendly insulating paints, coatings & plasters help reduce energy-loss and tackle condensation problems in all types of properties...

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Ventilation and condensation Condensation problems become prominent during the winter when householders are more concerned with conserving expensive heat-energy rather than focusing on the necessary ventilation needed to prevent condensation in the first place.

Insulate & ventilate Building maintenance and refurbishment companies need to select materials and products which have much higher insulation values than those currently in use, while simultaneously providing essential breathability. Rapidly expanding, simple to use innovative technologies are available, such as breathable insulating plasters and heat reflective paints and coatings which provide astonishing energy-saving results while drastically reducing, if not eliminating, condensation.

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has developed a wide range of energy saving paints, coatings and plaster products.

Thermilate’s Warmcoat Energy Saving Paint is a high-quality paint product available in a range of colours which works by creating a thermally efficient barrier – so inhibiting heat transference through walls and ceilings.

Room temperatures can increase by an incredible 2 – 3°C. Warmcoat’s breathable properties even help to eliminate condensation and mould growth.

Thermilate InsOwall Eco Insulating Plaster and Render range is listed by OFGEM as an energy saving plaster. Up to 70% more thermally efficient than conventional plaster or render with a 40mm application, it substantially reduces the buildings carbon footprint.

InsOwall’s unique reinforced natural material content allows an incredible 83% lighter weight while ensuring the buildings remains stronger and enables projects to be completed on time and within budget.

InsOwall’s breathability helps to prevent condensation problems.These plasters are used in exactly the same way as conventional plasters and renders.

Thermilate Thermal Floor is a waterbased insulating acrylic primer which seals,

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bonds and thermally insulates most types of floor – and enhances the effectiveness of under-floor-heating systems. Normally applied with a 0.15mm thickness, independent test results show it guarantees to reduce heat loss. Additional coatings of Thermal Floor Insulating Primer improve thermal insulation further – little wonder there is a 95% uptake with end users.

Another exciting product which makes handrails ‘warm to the touch’ and non-slip is Thermilate Warmtouch Handrail and Metal Surface coating. Fully compliant to the Building Regulations 2000 Law, its uses extend to other metal surfaces including gates, fences, scaffolding tubes, railway signal boxes, metal containers and air-conditioning units. Thermilate Europe Limited can also provide bespoke energysaving systems if required.

Reduced carbon footprint Eco plasters, paints and coatings are playing a more important role than ever before.

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Gutterline flies to the rescue Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd have recently specified H D Sharman’s Rubberised Plygene Gutterline system to resolve a leaking gutter problem on their colossal maintenance hanger at Manchester Airport.The building’s two perimeter gutters are positioned over 18m off the ground with each gutter measuring some 73m in length and almost 1m wide. Each one also has 11 syphonic outlets.The made-to-measure liners, which create a seamless ‘gutter within a gutter’, were fitted by Leafield Projects Ltd of Accrington and despite the scale of the task, the entire job was completed in just one week.

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New improved website for Liquid Plastics Liquid Plastics, pioneer of liquid applied waterproofing technology, has launched its brand new website www.liquidplastics.co.uk. “The website is often the first glimpse that people have of a company,” commented Adam Butler, Sales and Marketing Director at Liquid Plastics, “So we wanted to create something that adequately reflects who we are and what we can offer – I believe our new website does just that.” The new site is packed with information including an industry newsfeed on the home page and a complete overview of the comprehensive service that Liquid Plastics offers.

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Luxury heating for luxury home Technical Services Surrey have recently completed the installation of a Buderus cascade system featuring two GB162 100kW boilers in a luxury home in a Surrey millionaires’ property belt.

The new system has been designed to provide underfloor heating throughout the property and will also provide domestic hot water and heating for a swimming pool. The addition of a Buderus FM10 control module to work alongside the boiler management system increases system flexibility and maximises efficiency by providing continuous modulation.This improved functionality allows the underfloor heating to operate at a 40°C flow temperature, the domestic hot water at 60°C, with a weekly 70°C ‘disinfectant’ programme.

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Awarding future for Royale? Online Enquiry 042 The A. Proctor Group of Blairgowrie has recently supplied Royale timber cladding for a Care Facility at Alfreton Parkwood in Derbyshire, with the project being submitted by the architect as an entry to the RICS Awards. Royale is ideal for projects such as these, being low maintenance and having a standard 30 year warranty against rot and decay. Royale Timber cladding not only has superior weathering properties, but is also an environmentally sound exterior cladding which comes in natural colours and various different profiles.The Osmose treatment gives softwood the typical properties of hardwood, by increasing the water resistance and stability.

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Solar control is a key element in successful PassivHaus design.The south facing sides of the L-shaped underground house are entirely glazed, so it’s important to design shading to allow maximum solar gain in the winter whilst preventing summer overheating. Dynamic exterior solar shading turns a static building into a living breathing structure able to adapt to the external climatic conditions; preventing solar gain in the summer, and using free solar gain in the winter.

Grade II engine house restored Using Helifix masonry repair products, a Grade II listed engine house, built in 1886 at the former sewage works in Tottenham, has been made structurally secure and turned into the working Beam Engine Museum. Before the bricked-up windows could be reinstated the arch lintels were secured with grouted CemTies while over 300m of stainless steel HeliBars were bonded into various mortar beds to secure and reinforce the masonry, stitch cracks and redistribute the structural loads to restore full structural integrity.

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Kitchens & Bathrooms

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Roman have completely rebranded and revamped their exclusive collection of brochures for 2010. Not only has the look and feel of each brochure been beautifully and seamlessly transformed, the format inside has been restructured and reorganised to make for easy referencing. Each brochure now includes an introduction to the Roman Brand, with a clear presentation of Roman’s key values strongly focused on; innovative design, manufacture, quality and customer service.This gives a clear insight into Roman’s UK Manufacturing Plant, and the processes involved in creating the finished product.

Parapan, the high gloss acrylic, is perfect for a sleek, sophisticated bathroom. It is suitable for bath panels, cupboard doors, drawer fronts or any vertical surface. Because Parapa is a solid material the colour runs all the way through which means it won’t fade.

Impervious to water it won’t rot or delaminate even in a moist environment such as a bathroom. Easily repairable it is harder wearing than lacquers, easy to clean and very hygienic. Parapan is made to measure and can be thermoformed into curves to make curved cupboards and bath panels.

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Commercial fireclay range Shaws of Darwen ‘British made’ white glazed commercial fireclay products suit all applications in both public and contract sectors of the market.

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The UK’s leading exhibition venue, the NEC Birmingham, is taking its facilities into the future - right through to its toilets! As part of a £40m investment programme to upgrade facilities in line with the Group’s corporate mission to be trailblazing, the venue has had a Clos-o-Mat Palma Vita ‘wash and dry’ toilet installed in the Atrium - home of, among others, the Naidex exhibition for the national homecare, rehabilitation & disability market.The installation enhances the Group’s championing of access for disabled people, and means there are now 11 accessible/ disabled toilets in the Atrium area alone!

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Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Slatepath leads to sustainability Long Rake Spar, one of the leading suppliers of decorative aggregates and recycled products are proud to introduce their new product – Slatepath.This naturally occurring product is offered in three distinct colours, Plum, Blue and Green, and is graded 12mm down to fines which packs down well to provide wheelchair, pram and cycle friendly paths within many applications, particularly ecologically sensitive situations. Slatepath is a secondary aggregate, produced as a by-product of roofing slate production over the centuries and it compliments Long Rake Spar’s extensive range of recycled products.

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Ensure with WattSure Voids primed, sealed and delivered WattSure is the only energy with Zinsser performance monitoring system to offer a cross platform solution to measure and monitor LIVE how solar thermal, photovoltaic systems and wind turbines are performing along with other energy sources including mains electricity.WattSure is an energy management service that provides real time data about the performance of energy systems in the home or in the wider commercial environment.

With revenue at stake from feed-in-tariffs or the sale of ROCs,WattSure ensures systems are maintained at their optimum performance levels by helping users understand their energy generation and usage patterns. Combined with WattSure’s fault monitoring service operating 24/7 unexpected drop in performance levels can be addressed quickly and efficiently saving both time, money and protecting important revenue streams.

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Berkeley Homes ordered six Konstructa EnergySaver buildings comprising two office units, one drying room, one toilet and shower unit, as well as a kitchen unit and a canteen that will deliver significant cost savings and a 32% reduction in energy use compared to traditional site cabins.

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Many factors influence the turnaround of social housing properties that have been left in poor condition following the departure of existing tenants, presenting a huge challenge to combine speed with quality to minimise the voids rate as quickly as possible. Zinsser’s B-I-N primer sealer is widely used in void property refurbishment as it provides exceptional cover over graffiti, common household stains, e.g. nicotine, and fire damage. Fulfilling multiple roles of primer, sealer and stain killer, B-I-N can be applied to virtually any internal surface.White in appearance, it’s extremely fast drying and can be recoated in just 45 minutes.

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Hybrid brings harmonious balance to design Senior Architectural Systems continues to innovate in the timber aluminium composite sector.The company’s ‘Hybrid’ system offers fabricators a simple and efficient way to manufacture a complete range of products for commercial installations. Supplied in pre-finished ‘bar’ form, products are manufactured locally to their place of installation and are 100% recyclable at the end of their useful life.With low ‘U’ values and a wide choice of hardware available Hybrid can meet all the UK standards for insulation and security whilst offering short lead times to installation.

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CAB Aluminium Area a Hit at Ecobuild The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) has declared its first ever pavilion stand at Ecobuild 2010 a huge success, with the vast majority of the six member stands on the ‘CAB Aluminium Area’ keen to repeat the success. Justin Ratcliffe, CAB Chief Executive, commented on the show, “Being a clearly marked feature area within Ecobuild helped to attract a number of visitors who might not otherwise have come to the stand. CAB members were also very supportive of the show as the stands within the Aluminium Area were booked very quickly.”

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Heating & Doors

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A new prison in Scotland has been fitted with 130 Honeywell Kombi-4 throttle valves to ensure immediate domestic hot water from all outlets. Two Honeywell SV300 fast-acting safety valves are also installed to prevent overpressure in the booster cold water system.

The Kombi-4 valves were selected as an economical way to provide automatic hot water balancing, being installed in the returns of the constant hot water systems.Their thermal disinfection feature is invaluable during antilegionella procedures, when water over 70 degrees is flushed through the system.

Gledhill Building Products, manufacturer of stainless steel and copper cylinders, has launched the PulsaCoil BP. Providing mains pressure hot water utilising offpeak electricity, it’s specifically designed for use in new build apartments.The PulsaCoil BP comes in four different sizes, is designed for cost-effective, troublefree installation, and its advanced construction ensures long-life.The cylinder, being an open vented thermal store, does not require a pressure and temperature relief valve and subsequently does not need any discharge pipe work – overcoming Part G Building Regulations which states that you cannot discharge unvented cylinders into soil pipes unless they can withstand high temperatures.

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Powershield help design out crime Leading steel door manufacturer Powershield has achieved Secured by Design accreditation for its high performance security doors, proving their quality and resistance to forced entry. Powershield’s single and double-leaf security doors surpassed the minimum requirements of Secured by Design, having been tested and certified to LPS1175, Class 3 and 4 (Loss Prevention Standard).The doors have now been awarded ‘Police Preferred Specification’ status

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Ninety two SmokeVent axial flow fans manufactured by Kingswinford-based Elta Fans Building Services Division have been installed in a prestigious retail development in South Africa.The Elta Fans’ contract for the new Galleria Shopping Centre was to supply 32 SmokeVent 900mm models with 7.5kw motors, 52 1,000mm models with 7.5kw motors, and eight 1,000mm models with 11kw motors. The SmokeVent range has been specifically developed for emergency smoke spill extract systems to operate as part of the main extraction system or for emergency clearance to overcome hazardous fire, smoke or fume conditions.

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Hamworthy Heating launched its new TherMaster range of hydraulic interface units at Ecobuild.The units are particularly suited to multiple occupancy buildings such as dwellings or mixed-use commercial properties. Using a central plant room for heat generation and hydraulic interface units for heat transfer, distribution and control,TherMaster can also incorporate renewable energy technologies from Hamworthy, such as biomass, liquid biofuel, solar thermal, or heat pumps, which can be used in conjunction with condensing gas modular boilers.This choice of heat generators gives architects and specifiers a much wider range of options.

Leaderflush Shapland’s Smart Doorset Access Solution Leaderflush Shapland, the UK’s leading performance doorset manufacturer, has added the Abloy UK Smartair access control system to their range of architectural ironmongery.This gives the protection of technologically sophisticated access-control without the need for a complex online system – ideal for a wide range of building applications including schools, offices, healthcare and leisure centres.The Smartair RFID (radio frequency identification) technology allows the user to simply present their Smartair card in proximity to the lock to gain access. Not only is it easy to use and convenient, but contactless-chip technology ensures that the system is durable and requires minimal maintenance.

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Doors, Windows & Facades

Alu-Timber, a sustainable combination Creating sustainable, energy efficient buildings is a cornerstone of design.

Taking all current specification and building regulation demands into consideration,The Parkside Group Limited are pleased to launch AluTimber, a range of aluminium/timber windows, doors and framing, that combines sustainably grown FSC or PEFC timbers with 100% recyclable aluminium.The Alu-Timber range includes casement, tilt and turn windows and an open-in and openout door. Due to the superior jointing of Alu-Timber, it has inherently high deflection loads.Alu-Timber can therefore be used as a window walling suite up to storey height, creating modular framing systems with opening windows and doors.

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Schueco meets new Part L Architects and specifiers looking to comply with the new revisions to Part L of the Building Regulations, expected to be published in April this year, will find that the super-insulated versions (.SI) of Schueco’s most popular façade systems, FW 50+ and FW 60+ answer their needs precisely. Both .SI systems deliver extremely low Uf values through the use of innovative isolator technology that improves insulation in the area between the inner structural profile and the outer pressure plate and cover cap. Both systems are designed to accommodate double or triple glazing to a maximum thickness of 64mm.

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A new range of residential composite doors that provide extra protection for householders in the event of flooding is now available from WHS Halo, one of the UK’ s leading window and door manufacturing companies. In specially constructed flood test rigs, the new double rebated composite doors outperformed a standard single rebate door by an overwhelming margin.The Duo Guard doors are 68mm double rebated composite doors, featuring new developments in sealing, fixing and locking technology.The door is equipped with 12 locking points that bring the additional benefit of improved security against opportunist burglary.

Geze closers add up to success Online Enquiry 081 in education market An upsurge in sales to the education sector is being reported by GEZE UK, the UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems. Proving particularly popular are two of GEZE’s surface mounted door closers which have been designed specifically to meet the requirements of this sector.The robust TS 3000 EC surface mounted closer makes access easier for even the smallest student, with its low opening force that requires less energy to open the door – ideal for the variety of users and fast-paced environment of school and colleges.

Shackerley fire rated glass blocks offer passive protection Shackerley, one of the UK’s largest distributors of glass blocks for architectural and design applications, has published a new brochure detailing its comprehensive range of fire rated glass blocks. All ranges are tested to DIN 4102/3 or EN 1364/1 in combination with EN1363/1 and have been assessed to suit the UK market according Online Enquiry 082 to BS 476/22.The range includes options to suit all budgets and specifications including blocks for wall and floor installations and precast panels. All blocks are classified according to their thermal insulation, fire integrity and physical thickness.

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Levolux goes sky high at Canary Wharf 40 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, the UK’s eighth tallest building, has a new Levolux Glass Fin Roof Enclosure, creating a sleek appearance that can be seen for miles around.When additional generators and plant were installed at roof level, a new Glass Fin Roof Enclosure was designed and installed by Levolux, screening plant from view.The bespoke screening solution comprises 336 Glass Fins and an attractive stainless steel and aluminium frame that reaches 6m in height. Further enhancing the building’s looks, the fins were laminated with a tinted blue-finish and the frame finished with a light grey powder-coating.

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Ultimate bonding from Mapei

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Mapei has expanded its popular environmentally friendly Ultrabond Eco range with the addition of three new formulations. 2010 also sees the installation of a new plant at Mapei UK, Halesowen to manufacture the Ultrabond Eco adhesives in the UK to exacting standards enabling Mapei to supply these products more efficiently and cost effectively. Solvent-free with extremely low VOC emissions, Ultrabond Eco is a range of ready-mixed adhesives in water dispersion suitable for fixing a wide range of textile floor coverings and vinyl or PVC floor tiles.

Johnstone’s add colour to ‘green’ school

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As one of North Wales’ first ecofriendly schools, the state of the art Ysgol Y Graig Primary School in Llangefni, Angelsey boasts a variety of sustainable design Online Enquiry 085 features including a colourful ecofriendly paint specification from leading trade brand Johnstone’s.To meet the stringent environmental and maintenance requirements of the new school, the paint products specified were fully compliant with the latest VOC 2010 legislation, and able to provide a hard-wearing durable finish for use in such a high-traffic environment.Various paints and coatings from Johnstone’s Advanced Technology,Trade Professional and Woodworks ranges were specified.

Reepol, specialist manufacturer of epoxy flooring resins for industry, were pleased to recently supply the perfect flooring solution for a prestigious UK based injection moulding company.

The refurbishment project dictated the need for a durable, easily cleaned floor that would withstand the rigorous demands of a manufacturing environment, including the movement of heavy machinery and forklift truck traffic – and that would retain its colour and not fade. Reepol have developed a product range that offers a variety of options; it’s possible to either install a new floor surface, or refurbish an old, worn or unsafe floor.

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PROFLOOR float to dockside development

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Crest Nicholson has selected PROFLOOR Acoustic Systems for installation at their prestigious dockside development at Port Marine, Portishead.The A Proctor Group Ltd of Blairgowrie has supplied 3000 linear metres of their PROFLOOR ACTIV BATTEN as the floating floor treatment to the separating floors.The composite acoustic batten comprises a softwood timber batten and a unique vertically oriented fibre, designed to Online Enquiry 086 improve the acoustic performance of both concrete and timber floors.

Its enhanced performance levels will help satisfy Building Regulation requirements, Approved Document E for England and Wales and Section 5 for Scotland, and the requirements of Robust Details’ FFT1 and FFT3 constructions.

Noticeably quicker installation times are being recorded by installers of Armstrong Ceilings’ relaunched TLX suspended grid system.

Specialist contractor Brian Hendry Interiors claims there is now nothing else on the market to compare with the upgraded system which was the world’s first composite staked-on clip suspended grid system. Launched by Armstrong 18 months ago, the TLX system has been improved further with a rebate detail to the revolutionary staked-on hook clip, making it even easier to install at the same time as being more secure.

An audible click once it is securely in place gives the contractor added assurance.

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Cause for alarm!

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Fire and security specialists STI (Europe) have extended their Alert Point range with the Alert Point:Lite, offering an ideal solution for smaller premises that require a simple and effective means of raising an alarm.Alert Point:Lite shares many features with the Alert Point, including a resettable operating element (with an activation warning flag), seven different alarm tones, a 100dB integral sounder and a range of colours to suit different fire, security, and safety applications. However, as a more cost effective option, it is a stand-alone, battery powered alarm system whereas the Alert Point can also be linked to other devices.

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Forticrete’s ability to meet Harrogate architects Gelder Harvey’s requirements by producing specially made stone units is a real advantage for those looking to put an individual stamp on a project.When Bradford City Council received a £1.5m lottery grant for Manningham Library’s refurbishment, they selected Gelder Harvey to design the makeover and extension.

The centrepiece of the library’s new look was two pieces of artwork, each using four different colours of cast stone.This mosaic stone was purpose made to achieve a delightful and interesting bespoke pattern. Forticrete, working in close partnership with the architect and council, achieved their exact requirements, produced from Cast Stone units.

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Hughes Pumps has increased the working pressure of four of its pumps designed for water jetting applications from 1000 to 1400 bar (20,000 psi).

The greater water jet velocity produced by these pumps delivers increasing cutting efficiency with a corresponding reduction in flow-rate that reduces the reaction force to more comfortable levels.The main advantages of using UHP for hydro-demolition/concrete cutting are that it only removes the concrete so does not damage the rebar underneath, is much faster than conventional methods, and no vibration - meaning that no micro cracks or fractures can develop on the remaining concrete structures.

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Kawneer re-launches Specification Guide A new, even more user-friendly, specification guide to its architectural aluminium systems has been launched by Kawneer to help architects select the most appropriate curtain walling, windows, Online Enquiry 094 framing and doors for their projects.The updated guide includes two new product selectors - for Kawneer’s AA3610 and AA3610LS (linked sash) vertical sliding windows and the AA3110HW healthcare window that maximises ventilation while minimising the risk of self harming.These are just two of several new products, as well as new project case studies and CPDs, that feature in the updated guide that also features a more durable and robust polypropylene cover.

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Remmers, Europes leading manufacturer of specialised building, repair, and protection products for the construction industry are pleased to announce that their product specifications are available in NBS format.The downloadable product information is a must for architects and specifiers when deciding from the wide range of Remmers resin flooring, waterproofing, and restoration products to suit their project specifications. Available at www.remmers.co.uk the specifications can be copied and pasted directly into your project specification document.

With green issues being the buzz word for new build housing electrical installations, The Domintell Home Automation Solution could be part of the answer to lower household running costs - heating and lighting can be accurately controlled by state of the art touch screen displays and intelligent pushbutton faceplates.These can be fitted in locations throughout the home, controlling all aspects of lighting, heating, or any connected devices. Any electrical device, which can be switch on or off, dimmed, or controlled, can be fitted to the Domintell system.

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Techdek looks the part at Boho One Xsite Architecture selected Neaco’s Techdek aluminium open grille system for a bridge structure linking office buildings at Boho One, a £10m development in Middlesbrough for businesses working in digital and creative sectors. “Techdek’s T-bar profile was ideal for the walkway as it gives the feel of transparency, drains water effectively and doesn’t block light yet provides Online Enquiry 096 a large contact area with just a 5mm gap between grilles, making it safe to walk on for even the most impractical types of footwear,” said Adrian Philpotts of Xsite Architecture. “It also provides a contemporary industrial look which matches the overall aesthetics of Image courtesy the development with a ready mill finish.”

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Fire, Safety & Security

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A regeneration project in London has put health and safety first by installing Bilco’s market-leading smoke vents. 26 Bilco REM polyester powder coated smoke vents have been fitted in the roofs of new residential buildings in the Crossharbour project section of the Isle of Dogs regeneration scheme.

Seven of the vents can also be used as access hatches to permit maintenance of equipment mounted on the roof of the building. All of the vents are of single leaf design and are fitted with the company’s Bilguard railing system to ensure the safety of people on the roofs.

Outstanding patient care is absolutely vital in facilities responsible for people with life-threatening illnesses, and St Kentigern’s Hospice in North Wales is the latest care facility to benefit from C-TEC’s new Quantec QT432 infrared/radio neck pendants. Each patient wears an elegantly designed neck pendant, allowing them to trigger calls remotely via a Quantec infrared call point, ceiling receiver and/or radio receiver.The pendants, supplied in a robust plastic enclosure with a 1.2m anti-ligature lanyard, work in harmony with the existing C-TEC Quantec addressable call system at the eight-bedroom residential unit.

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Arresting equipment from PETZL

C.SCOPE launches new Precision Pipe & Cable Locators C.Scope’s eagerly anticipated new MXL and MXT Precision Pipe and Cable locating equipment officially launched in March 2010.The MXL and MXT locator kit features four, easy-to-use locating modes, multi-frequency signal output plus fast and accurate Depth Measurement and Signal Current Measurement. It is designed to detect, identify and trace specific buried pipes and cables, reliably and accurately, even in the most congested areas. Hitting and damaging buried services when excavating can result in personal injury, costly repairs and Online Enquiry 104 disruption to work.

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The PETZL ASAP is a revolutionary rope-mounted fall arrester that locks in response to shock loading or over speeding by means of a rotating toothed wheel. Simple to use, its unique design makes it ideal for protecting technicians working on sloping surfaces, as well as in suspension or climbing on a structure. Easy to install at any point on the rope it can be towed up and down the rope without any manual intervention.The ASAP will lock solidly even if caught in a “panic grab” during a fall.The ASAP conforms to EN353-2, and accepts ropes 10.5mm to 13mm diameter.

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SAFETYWORKS & Solutions western region office delivered an efficient installation programme and a range of roof safety systems for Abergele School in Wales, providing maintenance operatives with safe access around and onto the five roof areas within the school grounds.The project included the provision of 440m of Easyguard free standing

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Finishing Touches Ask Paul…

Paul White, Ironmongery expert at offers his advice on on choosing the latest euro profile cylinders that protect against lock bumping.

If a lock gets bumped, particularly if there is no proof of entry, an insurer could assume the door was left unlocked.This could result in the claim being turned down.

However, some insurance companies will give a discount on insurance if high-security (antibump) locks are installed. Others will only offer this cover when such locks are fitted.

Suggesting the home owner checks their policy will clarify this for individual policies.

The Euro profile cylinder is found in just about all uPVC/double glazing type doors, and the vast majority of them are vulnerable to lock bumping and lock snapping. High-security door cylinders containing anti-bump, anti-snap, antipick and anti-drill features are now available and affordable.

The risk of forced entry, utilising common methods to bypass the cylinder security, is significantly reduced by upgrading cylinders to the newly-available ‘high security’ range from major lock manufacturers.

Mila’s Kitemarked Evolution anti-manipulation cylinder features six pins providing over 100,000 effective differs, two hardened steel anti-drill pins for enhanced security resistance against drilling and picking, and eight anti-manipulation guard pins to protect against the threat of bumping, effectively blocking forced entry.

The Mila range has been rigorously tested, including 100,000 cycles and ninety-six hours of salt spray testing, to meet strict MLA and BSI Kitemark requirements.The range has also been accredited with the official police security initiative’s Secured by Design mark.The Evolution anti-manipulation cylinder is simple to fit on site, or in the factory.

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Marigold Industrial has launched a poster campaign to encourage construction firms to promote awareness of the importance of hand protection on site.The hand protection expert has created two new posters, which construction firms can receive as ready to print artwork free of charge, and then print and place around their sites. Rather than take a ‘You Must Wear’ approach to the issue, the new posters highlight how an injury on site could affect someone in their social life, and asks workers to do themselves a favour and make sure they wear gloves on site.

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Garador introduces new spacesaving side-hinged doors As garages are often used for storage and uses other than car parking, Garador has seen an increase in popularity of side hinged doors which require less space particularly for garages that don’t have much headroom or wall space! With no operating mechanisms these doors require little maintenance. Side hinged doors complement the style of traditional houses, and Garador’s range now includes four timber designs.

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Fantech make their Mark Fantech, the Dublin based ventilation company, has expanded its team with the key appointment of Business Development Manager Mark Russell. Mark has extensive experience and an impressive track record, being responsible for building and developing a business over the last seven years within the Irish market place, and a high level of technical expertise within the building services industry. Mark’s responsibilities will include developing Fantech’s market share in existing markets and identifying new market opportunities. Online Enquiry 115

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