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Green Roofs ISD Solutions advises six ways to avoid green roof disasters

Facades Landmark £22m cultural hub named The Curve completes in Slough

Voice of the Industry Interface explains how workspaces can get creative and cosy with colour

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t always strikes me how projects in the UK and wider Europe are continually pushing the boundaries of design and engineering. From the exterior design statements right through to the environmental standards and interior styling, the benchmark being set by leaders in architecture and construction is constantly being raised.

In this month’s edition of FC&A, we’ve profiled some of the industry’s most celebrated buildings at present. On page 14, you’ll find a summary of the 12 projects shortlisted for the RIBA West Midlands Awards 2017. Over the years, the awards have become the benchmark in identifying the very best standards in architecture across the West Midlands. Meanwhile on page 18, we take a look at the renowned David Attenborough Building, which has recently scooped three awards for its outstanding refurbishment.

Elsewhere in this issue, Colorminium showcases its stunning project on The Curve – a flagship public building which marks a significant investment in Slough’s regeneration, ISD Solutions unveils six ways to avoid green roof disasters and Jonathan Hyndman, Partner at solicitor firm Rosling King, looks at the issues to be considered before an unpaid party suspends performance or seeks to terminate following non-payment.

This is my last issue of Future Constructor & Architect magazine, as I am moving on to pastures new. It has been a pleasure profiling so many outstanding projects in the sector, as well as seeing the industry go from strength to strength amidst turbulent times. I wish you all the very best of luck and will leave you in the capable hands of Rebecca Kemp, who will now be at the editorial helm.

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Colorminium was responsible for the specific design of the total envelope of The Curve.

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Contents

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News

10 Industry Updates:

FC&A rounds up this month’s industry news, including awarded contracts, completed projects and much more.

22 Voice of the Industry:

Mandy Leeming, Design and Development Manager for Interface EMEA, explains how workspaces can get creative and cosy with colour.

28 Legal & Business:

Jonathan Hyndman, Partner at Rosling King, looks at the issues to be considered before an unpaid party suspends performance or seeks to terminate following non-payment.

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26 Technical Focus:

Alex Goodfellow, Chairman of the Structural Timber Association and Group Managing Director of Stewart Milne Timber Systems, makes a compelling case for off-site manufacturing.

34 Leisure Build Focus:

Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has revitalised a 39-bedroom boutique hotel with the use of its bespoke tiling.

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Supplement

36 Floors, Walls & Ceilings: A new pilot branch of Santander on Tottenham Court Road, cleverly utilises a fully automatic, DORMA Varitrans glass moveable wall system from Style.

38 Green Roofs: Mike Goodhead at ISD Solutions explains what you should look out for when considering a green roof and how to maximise success.

40 Sustainability: Environmentally-friendly construction: What is it and why should we be paying it attention? Nifty Lift explains more.

42 Interiors: When the leases for IGT’s three London offices were about to expire in 2016, the company acquired a 17,300ft2 office at 10 Finsbury Square to create one big central office.

44 Facades: A dynamic team of architects, designers and consultants are celebrating the completion of the £22m cultural hub project,The Curve, located in the centre of Slough, Berkshire.

47 Doors, Windows &

Balustrades Supplement: FC&A pays tribute to some of the latest product innovations in the Doors, Windows & Balustrades sector.

Portfolios

14 Greenhouse:

RIBA has announced the shortlist for its annual West Midlands Regional Awards – a prestigious accolade that recognises the best standards in architecture.

18 Sustainability in Development:

BuroHappold Engineering has won three prestigious accolades for the David Attenborough building in Cambridge.

30 Design & Desire:

Daniel Libeskind has opened the doors to one of his finest projects – Zlota 44, Europe’s tallest residential tower.

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contemporary addition which responds to, and celebrates, its surroundings. Catalina Crescent explores the owner’s desire to blur the boundaries between inside and outside living as large sections of the building are opened up to the elements.

The extension to this family home is identified by a tall, dramatic upper floor with a mono-pitched sloping roofline.

This roof is made up of a single plane that folds in on itself to form a canopy, walls and private spaces that frame views out to the garden and sky. This plane continues to create a 17m-long floating floor that extends the existing dwelling out towards lush greenery to the rear. Although clearly distinct, the new-build uses its timber composition to match the existing property and to blend into the natural bushland setting, creating a tailored modern home that is in dialogue with its surroundings.

Internally, the rooms have been reorganised into a series of linear spaces; from living, to dining, to kitchen, to external deck/barbecue area, to garden.

Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass panels can be drawn back fully into the adjacent walls, eliminating any distinction between internal and external space. This ‘blurring’ is further enhanced by a soffit above that mirrors the new ground plane.

Pulse Modular Homes appoints Barry Hawkins

Interiors specialist appoints healthcare consultant

Pulse Modular Homes has further strengthened its top management team with the appointment of Barry Hawkins as Projects Director. Barry has over 30 years of senior management experience in the construction industry with John Laing,Whitbread Hotel Company, Laing O’Rourke and Kier Limited. He is one of the pioneers in modern off-site construction having founded the Box Clever brand which focuses on MMC.

One of Scotland’s leading commercial interiors specialists, afh Strategic Contracts, has announced the appointment of Paul Mitchell as Healthcare Consultant as it reports impressive growth. Paul’s appointment represents a desire by afh Strategic Contracts to build on its growth into the highly-specialised healthcare interior design market. Paul studied biology at the University of Strathclyde.

In Brief

Wood Awards 2017 launches its call for entries The Wood Awards: Excellence in British Architecture and Product Design has now launched its 2017 call for entries.Those involved in a UK-based wood project are invited to enter and have until 26th May to submit their applications.The Wood Awards’ elite independent judging panel not only judges all submitted entries but also visits the shortlisted projects in person, making the Wood Awards a uniquely rigorous competition.

Shepherd’s Bush Palladium to become serviced apartments Planning permission has been agreed for the historic Shepherd’s Bush Palladium to be transformed into stylish new serviced apartments. Renowned hotel group, Dorsett Hospitality International will retain the building’s original facade and historic details, adding eight storeys to accommodate 74 new apartments, along with circa 8500ft2 of commercial space on the ground and lower ground floors. Designed by award-winning architect firm, Flanagan Lawrence, the original facade and historic details will be blended with new brick work to create a striking new Art-Deco inspired building.

Work gets underway on listed hotel Work has now started on site to transform the Grade II Listed Old Shire Hall in Durham city centre into a stunning four-star 83-bedroom Hotel Indigo plus an 88-cover Marco Pierre White Steak House Bar and Grill, designed by leading architectural practice, Howarth Litchfield. Elvet Developments appointed Sunderland-based Brims Construction to undertake the refurbishment following a competitive tender, awarding the contract on the basis of the overall quality of Brims’ submission.

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Sydney beach house evolves the Australian 21st century home Architecture practice pH+ has completed a home for a private client on Sydney’s Northern Beaches that expands upon and celebrates the traditional Australian timber pitched-roof house. The extension to the rear dramatically enlarges an existing cottage with a bold,

Personnel LRWA appoints its first CEO The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced the appointment of Sarah Spink (MIoR) as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

With more than a decade of experience in the liquid roofing sector, Sarah will provide strategic direction to the association as it continues to grow, raising awareness of both the technical and financial benefits of specifying liquidapplied waterproofing systems.

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Industry Updates Drew Hamilton, Sydney Director, pH+ said:“The entire design is context driven, and allowing the house to fully open up to its exterior, whilst ensuring sufficient shading is provided was a key aim.The home now takes full advantage of the bushland setting and temperate climate, embracing the idea of indoor/outdoor living.”

Beau Quarry, client and Director of Clovelly House property company, said:“I am very conscious of working with neighbours, within a context. In the case of my home I wanted to do it with no material negative impact on the neighbours – no one complained, and in fact one even said he expects it to increase the value of his property.”

A series of ceiling joists continue from inside to out, incorporating lighting at night and filtering sunlight during the day.

The enlarged home provides the desired range of spaces for a family of five, from openplan, communal living areas, to

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Half of industry workers lose sleep over their job A nationwide poll by international safety barrier manufacturer,A-SAFE, has revealed that people working in the building, construction and architecture industry lose sleep as a direct result of workplace worries.The company polled 1000 people working in industries including automotive, food and drink, logistics and transport, retail and Government, and found that nearly half (48%) of building, construction and architecture workers lose sleep over their job.The data showed that around 16% of workers regularly lose sleep, with a further 32% experiencing occasional loss of sleep.

Construction firm chosen for new Blackpool Academy Preston-based Conlon Construction has been appointed to lead a multi-million pound design and build project at Armfield Academy in Blackpool, named after Jimmy Armfield who has made such a significant contribution to the community of Blackpool.The scheme was awarded as part of the Education Funding Agency (EFA) Regional Contractors Framework and will see the contractor refurbish existing accommodation and construct new buildings on the site of the former independent school on Lytham Road.

more private areas, such as the master bedroom and terrace, offering solitude when desired.

The new two-storey element houses new bedrooms and bathrooms, with the master suite at first floor, enjoying views west to an existing creek and dense foliage.

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Had high hopes for that one from when I first saw the entry. Congrats Kate Darby” - @mark_itecture “Well done 2 Kate Darby and David Connor for winning #smallprojects - for preserving a C17th cottage complete with cobwebs and birds nests” - @ella_braidwood

Landmark buildings converted to luxury apartments Perrymead Estates has released for rental the first eight apartments in its ongoing £5m renovation of buildings around St Mary’s Church in the heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter.

The Nottingham-based developer purchased 3 to 4 Kayes Walk in 2015 and has spent 18 months converting the Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse into luxury residences. The building shares an elegant courtyard with the former Lizard Lounge nightclub at 41 to 43 St Mary’s Gate, which the company acquired at the same time, and is converting to eight office studios called The Garage Studios.

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Industry Updates

Architect in Profile Martyna Kielbasa received her RIBA Part 3 qualification at the University of Westminster in 2013 and since then has been privileged to have worked on a wide range of projects, including office refurbishments, student accommodation, private residential and large, mixed-use developments. also my first time working on a residential project of this scale. In addition, because ColladoCollins acted as the masterplanner for the project, I was afforded the opportunity to collaborate with other architectural practices on integrated residential and educational design.

Martyna considers Southwark Fire Station, a 189unit residential proposal for a key London site, to be her most notable project

Martyna Kielbasa is a Project Architect at ColladoCollins

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Please tell us a bit about your career background My role at ColladoCollins is centred around the design and delivery of housing schemes. I find the different construction techniques and materials used in contemporary buildings fascinating.This has led to my involvement with The National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) South East regional committee where, as a committee member, I assist with the organisation of site visits.

I also took part in the FLUID Mentoring Programme which further helped me with my career development.

Had you always wanted to pursue a career in architectural design?

My family has an artistic background, so I have always had an appreciation and passion for art. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in the arts but architecture also gave me the structure I desired and played to my creative strengths and problem-solving abilities.

Who has been your greatest influence and source of inspiration?

During my studies in London, I had the opportunity to complete a one-week work experience programme in a London-based architecture practice. It was during this time that I met Stephen Rich of Rich Architecture. Under Stephen’s guidance, I managed to obtain invaluable insights into what I had not been exposed to during my architectural education.

Another great source of inspiration for me, which I mentioned before, is NAWIC. My involvement is very important to me because I feel very strongly about the mission and aims of the organisation.

What has been your most notable project to date?

I would consider Southwark Fire Station, a 189-unit residential proposal for a key London site, to be my most notable project.The project was the first I worked on at ColladoCollins. It was

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How do you approach your projects?

Whilst no project is the same and each requires a different mindset, we always follow a precise and clear process to fully understand our clients and their wishes.

Efficiency is at the heart of our approach and we always focus on this in relation to high-quality aesthetic design.

What do you think is the greatest challenge for designing in sustainability?

I believe the greatest challenge on the majority of projects is cost and time. A more sustainable design takes more time to build and this inevitably increases the cost. In addition, the majority of clients are more familiar and comfortable with traditional materials and methods of construction.

These are often not the most sustainable, so a large amount of time is spent justifying these costs and gaining approval.

What is your favourite building and why?

My favourite building is the Therme Vals building in Switzerland, the hotel and spa designed by Peter Zumthor, as it successfully combines concrete textural elements and materials, fitting seamlessly into its mountain surroundings.

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Greenhouse

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The Compound

The Oculus

Dedication to high-design dozen RIBA has announced the shortlist for its annual West Midlands Regional Awards. These projects will be hoping to emulate the success of The Master’s House in Herefordshire, winner of the RIBA West Midlands Building of the Year 2016. Over the years, the awards have become the benchmark in identifying the very best standards in architecture across the West Midlands.

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or over 50 years, the RIBA awards and prizes have championed and celebrated the best architecture in the UK and around the world, no matter the form, size or budget. Successful projects may reflect changes and innovations in architecture, but at their core they display a commitment to designing and developing buildings and spaces for the improvement

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and enhancement of people’s lives.

All shortlisted buildings will be assessed by a regional jury and the winners of RIBA West Midlands Awards will be announced on 15th May at a celebration evening at the Park Regis, Birmingham. Regional winners will also be considered for a coveted RIBA National Award in recognition of their architectural excellence.

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Alan Walters Building, University of Birmingham

by Berman Guedes Stretton The Alan Walters Building provides the Birmingham Business School with a dedicated facility for its postgraduate, MBA and executive programmes. Highquality specialist teaching spaces are provided, including 100-seat Harvard-style and 200-seat raked lecture theatres, mock trading room, 50-seat computer suite and a range of general-purpose teaching rooms. To serve as the social base for the postgraduate cohort, these are augmented by a range of informal social learning spaces, cafe, programme offices and Careers in Business Centre.

Compton Verney Chapel and Landscape Project, Warwickshire, by Purcell The ‘Capability’ Brown Chapel and Landscape Restoration Project is a scheme of capital and revenue works aimed at conserving Compton Verney’s nationally significant Brownian heritage, enhancing and caring for its ecology and natural history, and providing a range of improved visitor facilities to attract more diverse visitors.The pairing of art gallery and parkland is unique in the area.

Croft Lodge Studio, Leominster,

by Kate Darby Architects and David Connor Design The preservation of a 17th century cottage and the creation of a new house and studio.

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Greenhouse

Forum Health Centre, Coventry, by IDP The long-standing GP practice recognised through its growing size it was dealing with a better-informed population whose needs were changing.The GP Fiveyear Forward Plan sought to re-shape traditional primary care by necessitating infrastructure improvements, re-designing services, developing and streamlining the workforce. Forum’s vision to bring together defragmented services into a more cohesive patient journey, improve staff wellbeing and create an innovative environment became key objectives.The principles of ‘healing architecture’ are conveyed through the composition of space, materials, colours and most notably natural daylight, which follows patients and staff on their journey throughout the building.

Compton Verney Chapel

Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre, Wolverhampton, by Arup Jaguar Land Rover’s BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Engine Manufacturing Centre houses 1400 staff and consists of buildings including machine and assembly halls which are flanked by office, social support spaces and community educational centre. Large span steel roof framing, supported on columns spaced at 30m intervals, is arranged with an open truss form to give high-level services distribution, a clear hierarchy, modulated to suit the north light architecture.This incorporated with the sawtooth roof forms breaks down the massive scale to humanise the production space.The essence of the project is its flexibility, allowing for the ongoing development of the manufacturing process.

New Library, University of Birmingham,

by Associated Architects The university required a brand-new 24/7 library giving users a ‘transformational experience’, providing state-of-the-art facilities for students, staff and researchers.

It had to be tailormade to suit modern users’ requirements designed to make more of the university’s extraordinary collections accessible to students and staff. In contrast to the 1950s defunct library, the university’s new library needed to be technology-rich housing a variety of learning spaces to cater for different modes of study. Space had to be created for over 2.1 million printed books and journals on 40 miles of shelving.

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The strategy was not to renovate or repair the 300-year-old listed building but to preserve it perfectly.This would include the rotten timbers, the dead ivy, the old birds’ nests, the cobwebs and the existing dust.The ruin would be protected from the elements within a new high-performance outer envelope.This means that in most places there would be two walls, two windows and two roofs, old and new.The work was undertaken to create a functioning studio with living accommodation, that could be easily be changed in the future into a house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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Remembrance Centre

Greenhouse

The Keyes Building

Writer’s Coach House, Birmingham, by Intervention Architecture IA has designed and project managed the complete refurbishment and extension of an existing outbuilding, to create a live/ work studio for a writer in Birmingham.The project creates an open-plan, one-bedroom studio with a kitchen, bathroom and all-new mains servicing connections. A key approach from the conception of the project was the view of the writer at work, who is now able to enjoy an outlook for inspiration, over the mezzanine level out to the garden via an arched south-facing window.

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be dedicated purely to teaching and available to all regardless of academic department or discipline.The brief was for a landmark building and an important first step in a new phase of campus development. Our design fulfils this requirement, providing the new architectural direction with a warm palette of natural materials, expansive and generous geometry, and a high degree of transparency and openness.

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St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford, by Architype Architype and the hospice worked closely to develop the brief, rethinking palliative care requirements to develop a cognitive design that responded to specific user needs, whilst sensitively balancing the building’s character to support patients emotionally.

The existing curved 1980s building was in need of significant upgrade and expansion.

The refurbishment has repurposed it as the daycare provision, with a large new training suite and office spaces.The old and new buildings are internally linked, increasing the footprint by two thirds.Along a central ‘street’, the new building accommodates 20 private en-suite in-patient bedrooms grouped into four clusters.

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The Compound, Birmingham, by BPN Architects The Compound is a former textile factory located in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.

Behind the unassuming facade, Javelin Block has used its unique design approach to transform the building into a place to live, work and display art. Javelin Block responds to a building ‘as found’.The building is a fusion between the historic and industrial aesthetic, presented in a contemporary way. BPN’s role was to support and facilitate ideas from the client’s brief to create a place to live and work and to provide a gallery space for a collection of contemporary art.

The Keyes Building, Worcester, by Associated Architects On the last site remaining for school redevelopment, the Keyes Building is the culmination of two 10-year masterplans by Associated Architects, working mainly with historic buildings.This site was occupied with outbuildings, a redundant 1950s pub, and scrubby sycamores. Opposite are the listed Worcester Porcelain buildings. In Worcester’s conservation area, this project’s archaeology has revealed that the 5m site fall was once a significant Bronze Age rampart.

The Oculus, University of Warwick,

by Berman Guedes Stretton The Oculus provides the University of Warwick with a new flagship teaching and learning building – the first on the campus to

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New Library Image © Tim Cornbill

Remembrance Centre, National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas,

by Glenn Howells Architects The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice and fosters pride in our country.The new £9.9m Remembrance Centre provides a gateway into the 150-acre arboretum and is also home to exhibition, interpretation and retail spaces, along with a restaurant, cafe and learning centre.The design intention was to develop the scheme as a group of ‘pavilions in the landscape,’ each with their own identity but unified by a common architectural language.

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A new forecourt creates an inviting external space that also helps to make the previously unwelcoming podium an enjoyable and usable place

This iconic building now serves as an exemplar of sustainable design

Brutalist building scoops award trio BuroHappold Engineering has won three prestigious accolades at the Cambridge Design and Construction Awards.

All three were presented for the outstanding refurbishment of a 1960s Brutalist icon, now named the ‘David Attenborough Building’; the ‘Engineering and Sustainability Project of the Year’, the ‘Best Conservation, Alteration or Extension’ and the ‘Considerate Contractors’ awards.

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he David Attenborough Building – previously known as the Arup Building – was originally built to house laboratories for the University’s Mathematics, Metallurgy and Zoology Departments. It includes a 500seat lecture theatre and an internationallyrenowned Museum of Zoology. The project reinvents this Brutalist icon as a multi-disciplinary academic and research conservation campus. It provides a vibrant hub for the newly-established Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI), new research areas for the university’s Department of Zoology and transforms the museum into an exciting destination for the public as well as a world-class academic facility.

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BuroHappold worked closely with Nicholas Hare Architects in the complete transformation of the building into a beacon of sustainability, including a soaring atrium with a green wall and a new ‘green’ roof which will be used by CCI as an external laboratory to monitor different species colonising the building.

“We wanted to create a low-energy, adaptable and efficient structure whilst preserving the integrity of the original Sir Philip Dowson design.We’re honoured that our innovative sustainability framework for the refurbishment of this magnificent structure, including biodiversity measures such as a green roof, rainwater harvesting and even a bee hotel, has been recognised with three awards,” commented Andy Keelin, Partner at BuroHappold Engineering.

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Project details Client: University of Cambridge Architect: Nicholas Hare Architects Project value: £36m 40% reduction in operational carbon £200K annual energy savings 82% reduction in embodied carbon Mike Rands, Director of the CCI, added: “The project demonstrates the highest levels of environmental sustainability and will be an exemplar of how to enrich and conserve biodiversity in an urban setting.”

The judges made a particular point of highlighting how the project captured the essence of the challenge faced by the industry: the need to adapt and upgrade 80% of building stock. They also highlighted how the project embraced these challenges extremely well whilst dealing with complexities such as new users, a change in use and a hugely complex building. The panel was also really impressed with the energy metering throughout the building and the all-encompassing ‘Sustainability Framework’.

Sustainability in Development

Provisions for nature and wildlife have also been included, such as a bee hotel

Project background

A highly efficient lighting scheme was adopted throughout the project, incorporating daylight linking systems

A soaring atrium with a living green wall replaces a dark and windswept undercroft.

It unites the CCI levels and creates a collaborative hub at the heart of the building.

A new roof, incorporating photovoltaics, features a green roof that will be used as a living laboratory by CCI to monitor biodiversity in an urban environment. It also forms part of the rain garden strategy that irrigates planting and temporarily stores rainwater.

Passive and low-energy design strategies focused on the use of natural ventilation in areas where feasible, along with the use of exposed thermal mass.This enables the building to absorb and release heat in order to aid internal conditions.

A highly efficient lighting scheme was adopted throughout the project, incorporating daylight linking systems along with photovoltaic panels on the roof, providing electricity back to the building.These solutions have significantly reduced running costs.

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This project involved the major refurbishment of the David Attenborough Building, a 17,000m2 mixed-use University of Cambridge building, originally constructed during the 1960s. Focusing on conservation research, it comprises multiple tenancies with a diverse range of space requirements including the Museum of Zoology, laboratories, lecture theatre and offices.

Improving the sustainable credentials of this energy-intensive building was high on the client’s agenda.With this in mind, the team needed to drive the design to improve thermal performance of the building fabric and introduce new and more efficient building services systems and strategies.A key driver in achieving this benchmark was the development of a bespoke sustainability framework.

The design adapts the building to its new and enhanced uses through a series of simple but bold architectural interventions that match the scale of the original design intent: A dramatic new entrance to the museum showcasing a fin back whale skeleton provides an exciting introduction to the new exhibitions and education spaces and gives the museum a new visitor-friendly identity.The museum entrance was previously largely invisible.

A new forecourt creates an inviting external space that also helps to make the previously unwelcoming and inaccessible podium an enjoyable and usable place. New external lifts take visitors up to the main podium – now a largely level surface.

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A soaring atrium with a living green wall replaces a dark and windswept undercroft

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The project reinvents this Brutalist icon as a multi-disciplinary academic and research conservation campus

Due to the phased nature of the construction, the services solutions also required the design and coordination of a number of temporary plant solutions to allow certain areas within the building to remain in operation and fully occupied while other areas were being refurbished.

The purpose of the refurbishment was to create a low-energy, adaptable and efficient structure whilst preserving the integrity of the original Sir Philip Dowson design. This included meeting the expectations of key external stakeholders.

A passive design approach made best use of the building’s existing assets.

The flexible structure and high levels of exposed concrete were used to promote a natural ventilation strategy. Phase change materials have also been incorporated into the new lightweight roof structure.

New double-glazing respects the original fenestration pattern but provides much greater free area. New internal insulation is concentrated in areas of the building that are less visually sensitive in a holistic approach to the upgrading of the building fabric to meet modern standards.

Together with the new building systems which deliver environmentally-controlled environments to the museum and lecture theatre, this has resulted in a 31% reduction in regulated CO2 emissions over Part L2b 2010, now equivalent to a 25% reduction over 2013 regulations. It is estimated that over 82% of the building’s embodied carbon has been saved through refurbishment works.

The project pioneered a bespoke Sustainability Framework which reaches beyond BREEAM by setting ambitious project specific targets across 10 headline themes and 50 sub-themes. These targets were developed in a series of workshops with building users and the University Estates and FM teams and now form part of a post-occupancy, collaborative operational action plan. Headline targets include a 40% reduction in operational carbon emissions, 30% reduction in water use per person and 60% total roof coverage for biodiverse green roofs.

The result of the work on the David Attenborough Building refurbishment has led to the creation of an outstanding environmental benchmark for refurbished developments. This iconic building now serves as an exemplar of sustainable design and acts as a vibrant hub for the conservation community within Cambridge and beyond.

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BIM Conference 2017 Towards Digital Built Britain 6 June 2017, Hilton Tower Bridge, London Returning for 2017 the RICS BIM conference comes six months on from the launch of the UK BIM Alliance’s “BIM in the UK: Past, Present & Future”, which targets BIM adoption levels of 75% across the supply and demand chain.

As the government’s focus shifts to BIM Level 3, join the discussion on moving forward the realisation of Level 2 within the private sector and among SMEs. Speakers include: • Mark Bew MBE, Chairman, UK Government BIM Task Group • Anne Kemp, Director of BIM Strategy and Development, Atkins and Chair, UK BIM Alliance • David Philp, Global BIM/IM Consultancy Director, AECOM • Fred Mills, Founding Director, The B1M. Highlights include: • Review the UK BIM Alliance’s State of the Nation Report • Consider the future of BIM in the UK and assess the Digital Built Britain strategy • Join dedicated break out groups for Cost and Planning Managers or Facilities Managers to discuss specific professional concerns and routes to improved collaboration • Learn how embedding exhaustive information security protocols can secure shared project data.

Hear from those leading the way in the BIM arena and gain invaluable project insight where BIM has been implemented.

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Voice of the Industry

Workspaces get creative and cosy with colour Mandy Leeming, Design and Development Manager for Interface EMEA, discusses that by aligning colour psychology with design trends, companies can create flexible and productive environments while giving employees the freedom to choose where and how they work best.

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t has been well documented in recent years that focusing on the wellbeing of employees in the workplace can have a significant impact on the financial performance of a company.

There is also a clear and measurable link between the way a space is designed and employee productivity, which is why more companies are prioritising workplace design at boardroom level.

However, creating environments that work for the employees and the various tasks they carry out, while facilitating workplace efficiency requires careful planning.

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Designing for success There are several things to consider to ensure workplace designs deliver spaces in which employees can flourish; from layout to decoration, air quality to natural light.

The colour palette used in a workspace also has a profound effect on employees, with recent research suggesting it can affect mood and the ability to perform even the simplest of tasks to the full extent.

Discussing the psychology of colour, Leslie Harrington, Executive Director of the Colour Association of the United States, said: “We have an innate reaction to colour on multiple social and cultural levels.”

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A skilled Designer with over 25 years’ industry experience, Mandy Leeming heads up a team of five designers that develop new products for the EMEA region. Mandy has been part of the Interface design team since the late 1980s, when the first UK design studio was set up.

The colour blue, for example, encourages productivity, while red tones increase anxiety, making them less suited for use in spaces where concentration is required. Green has cool, refreshing qualities and promotes feelings of restoration. Green is also used in design to emulate and reflect nature and inspire creativity. In fact, research suggests that simply seeing the colour green can lead to measureable improvements in creative tasks.

This growing demand for nature-inspired design even inspired the colour matching company Pantone to announce ‘Greenery’ as its Colour of the Year for 2017. Discussing this year’s selection, Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, said: “We know what kind of world we are living in – one that is very stressful and very tense.

Greenery is the colour of hopefulness and of our connection to nature.”

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The colour palette used in a workspace has a profound effect on employees

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Design and distinguish To make the most of workplace design, it is important to create ‘zones’ that meet the various needs of employees and the demands of the various tasks they do throughout the day. For example, a space designed for concentration and solo working should look different to a space in which collaboration

Multichrome features bold colourways, futuristic textures and intricate weave structures

and creativity are required.The modular flooring manufacturer Interface makes it easy to create these distinct areas by offering a huge variety of colourways. One of its latest carpet tile collections, Multichrome, features bold colourways, futuristic textures and intricate weave structures and can be used to differentiate between one space and another.

By aligning colour psychology with design trends like Hygge and Gluggadedur, and creating distinct work zones, companies can create flexible and productive environments while giving employees the freedom to choose where and how they work best.

As the ways in which we engage with work continue to evolve, so too will the design of workspaces. Focusing on workplace designs that enhance wellbeing and increase performance deliver winwin situations for both employers and employees.

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It’s not just nature that is inspiring workplace design. In recent years the textile industry has seen a huge uptake in offices designed as a ‘home from home’.The popular Danish concept of Hygge and the more recent Icelandic trend, Gluggadedur, have encouraged business leaders to take an entirely different approach to workplace design, using warm tones to emulate a feeling of cosiness.

While trends like Hygge and Glugaggedur use colour palettes that are somewhat neutral and muted, others are much more striking.The Digital Wave trend, for example, is inspired by bold, high-octane colours to establish a brightness that appeals to younger employees, particularly millennials.

However, it should be noted that there is no ‘one size fits all’ when it comes to design, and the effects of one colour over another are not universal for all people or all spaces.

Recent trends have encouraged business leaders to take an entirely different approach to workplace design to emulate a feeling of cosiness

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Off-Site Construction One of the great benefits to a company such as Sidey, is the opportunity to get involved at the design team stage, to work collaboratively with the architects, the constructors and the clients themselves

Brexit to reshape house-building industry Of all the potential shocks to the UK economy that loomed in the aftermath of Britain’s June 23rd vote to leave the EU, few seemed as dramatic as the impact on the housing market.

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ight months on, Prime Minister Theresa May is to officially notify the European Union that the UK is leaving and with its prospect of choking off the supply of EU workers, Britain’s home-building industry is reshaping, with big companies increasingly

looking to factory-manufacture houses.

Steve Hardy, JMD of off-site specialist Sidey, tells us that off-site construction is absolutely the way forward in delivering cost-effective, long-term, thermally-efficient and quick-to-deliver dwellings for future generations with minimal labour required.

Off-site construction is the way forward in delivering cost-effective, long-term, thermally-efficient and quick-to-deliver dwellings for future generations

“It has been well documented by the Scottish Government and the SFHA (Scottish Federation of Housing Associations) that Scotland desperately needs more affordable homes in order to solve its current housing crisis, and although there has been a commitment to delivering at least 50,000 new affordable homes, backed by more than £3b, over the lifetime of this parliament, there are other factors impacting on the sector’s ability to deliver increased numbers of affordable housing.

The key issues include economic uncertainty surrounding Brexit, planning availability of affordable land and access to skilled workers.

Off-site construction is the solution “The solution to some of these problems has to lie in the growth of off-site construction.

Costs are now no more than when building through standard construction methods, but the two huge pluses are the delivery of better buildings by design, and delivery on time.

“There is a growing lobby of Government agencies, procurement organisations and individual housing associations all reviewing whether they should directly invest into, or partner, with off-site manufacturing factories; they are recognising that the housing crisis which the country faces is being exacerbated by a basic failure in the construction sector – an inability to deliver on time.

“Off-site is well and truly proven as a construction option and it is the way forward for the social housing sector wanting to build better quality homes; cost effectively and, most importantly, sure to be delivered on time.

Off-site construction automatically brings a collaborative approach to the supply chain “One of the great benefits to a company such as Sidey, is the opportunity for us to get involved at the design team stage, to work collaboratively with the architects, the constructors and the clients themselves; to understand exactly what they want, offer them bespoke solutions and ensure that our element of the build – enhanced specification windows and doors that are manufactured in-house, airtightness and off site installation solutions – complements the whole of the rest of the construction.”

There is capacity in the off-site market to fill the growing demand in a controlled and health and safety conscious way, and at the same time to offer the best products on the market to give them a long-term return on their investment and further reduce waiting lists of thousands waiting on affordable housing.

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Technical Focus

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Structural insulated panel systems

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Making a compelling case for timber systems Until now, the greatest period of timber building was between 1200 and 1700 AD. Fast forward over 300 years and we are now truly realising the full capabilities of this strong, sustainable and technically-advanced structural solution. Here, Alex Goodfellow, Chairman of the Structural Timber Association and Group Managing Director of Stewart Milne Timber Systems, shares his technical insight.

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riven by intelligent and integrated construction solutions, innovations in the product portfolio such as closed panel timber frame and structural insulated panel systems (SIPS) has increased specification.The dynamic and fastmoving pace of the sector delivers a vast array of buildings through innovative construction methods that have a direct impact on transforming communities.The structural timber industry is geared for capacity and has the skills and materials to rapidly respond to create a world-class off-site manufacturing sector in the UK. Off-site manufacture for on-site installation cuts the cost of construction projects significantly as the requirement for labour and materials is lower. Windows and door frames can be factory fitted during manufacture, which reduces carpentry costs and there is less reliance on traditional trade skills. An accelerated build time reduces site prelim expenditure and provides a quicker return on capital outlay.Transportation costs are also reduced as timber systems are delivered in time for construction and waste material is recycled, so nothing is transported to landfill.

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Off-site construction methods reduce the potential impact of bad weather on build times and swift weather-proofing of the structures diminishes delays for follow on trades.This makes off-site timber construction the most viable option when working to meet the shortfall, for example, in housing stock. From a cash flow perspective, shortening the cycle from outlay to sale or occupation means that ramping up volume can be achieved without the same capital employed as traditional means.

Developers, architects and engineers are beginning to recognise the impact of building details and specification on in-use energy performance and are keen to promote best practice. It is important to specify the right structural timber solution for the job – a system that can not only meet the budget, but also the loadbearing and performance requirements.

Energy-efficient buildings are achieved through good building fabric design, optimising the performance of the building envelope. There is a vast array of options within the timber technology portfolio that can deliver high-performance building envelopes including:

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Structural insulated panels (SIPS) are engineered, load-carrying, timber-based panel products that can be used in walls and roofs of residential and commercial buildings. SIPS are an advanced method of construction, exploiting composite panel techniques – delivering excellent structural and thermal characteristics in one system.

SIPS have two parallel faces – usually oriented strand board (OSB) – sandwiching a rigid core of polyurethane (PUR) foam.

The result is a lightweight system which is quick to erect and free from the complications surrounding compression shrinkage and thermal bridging, that is often associated with other forms of construction.

Delivering rapid and robust energyefficient buildings, with superior insulation, structural strength and airtightness – SIP systems are used for walls, roofs and floors.

Structural insulated panels offer extremely high thermal performance throughout the lifecycle of the building, whilst minimising wall thickness. The polyurethane (PUR) core of rigid insulation and OSB3 facing panels achieve U-values as low as 0.10 W/m²K, making significant savings on operating costs.

Using SIPS technology reduces build programmes enabling developments to be completed much faster than conventional building methods. If the design facilitates habitable space in the roof zone, then SIPS are a fantastic solution, as they do not require roof trusses, ensuring maximum space availability, whilst providing superb thermal performance and limited air leakage.

There are two fundamental applications for SIPs – a full structural wrap or infill walling – in all cases the product will be engineered for loadbearing capability, racking resistance and wind loading requirements.

Infill walling SIPS are often specified as infill to steel, concrete or engineered timber structural frames and can sit inside or outside the frame itself. Infill walling is incredibly quick to install, making it an innovative solution for high-rise residential applications to deliver a rapid dry building envelope.

Full structural wrap Structural insulated panels systems can be used to form a loadbearing full structural wrap. Currently five storeys are the maximum practical height for loadbearing SIP buildings. Above this, an additional structure needs to be incorporated into the building to carry the imposed load.

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STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS (SIP)

Timber frame copes excellently with complex designs. From single- to six-storey buildings, of any shape and size – timber frames have the added advantage of being able to offer both private and commercial developers a flexible building material.

Modern timber frame structures are precision-engineered, strong and durable, although the same basic rules apply. The build method relies on timber frame as a means of structural support – carrying the loads imposed by the floors and roofs, before transmitting them to the foundations.

The construction of timber frame-based structures utilises factory manufactured wall panels, alongside floor and roof panels, which are often referred to as cassettes.

The systems used are classified as either open panel or closed panel.

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These are made from studs, rails and insulation, with sheathings and/or linings on the faces of the panel. A vapour barrier is also provided on the warm side of the insulation and a breather membrane on the outer face of the panel. If desired, closed panels may also include fitted windows and internal service zone battens, for ease of installation and construction.

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Timber frame currently accounts for around a quarter of new homes in the UK, with over 75% of self-builders using the product as their primary build method.

This type of build method is utilised by every sector of the construction industry and is very popular with low- to mediumrise residential developers and student accommodation providers. As with all forms of structural timber, timber frame has superb environment credentials, as well as being quick and easy to construct.

There is a wealth of information available to construction professionals on the Structural Timber Association website, from advice on structural timber systems to market reports and an online member’s enquiry system.

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It is fundamental that the unpaid party closely examines the terms of its construction contract before suspending performance

Late, partial and non-payment continues to cause serious problems within the construction industry. Jonathan Hyndman, Partner at solicitors firm Rosling King, looks at the issues to be considered before an unpaid party suspends performance or seeks to terminate following non-payment.

Suspension A statutory right to suspend all or part of an unpaid party’s obligations under a construction contract will arise where payment is late, partially paid or missed completely, without the correct notice procedures being adhered to. In order to suspend performance, the unpaid party must first serve the defaulting payer with written notice of its intention to suspend.This notice must confirm the intention to suspend performance and the grounds for doing so and should also provide at least seven days’ notice before suspension takes place.

Once this procedure has been complied with, the unpaid party can treat performance under the construction contract as suspended and will be released from its obligations under the contract until the amount due is paid in full. In addition, the paying party will be liable for the reasonable costs of the unpaid party demobilising and remobilising.The unpaid party will also be entitled to an extension of time under its construction contract equal to the period of suspension.

It is fundamental that the unpaid party closely examines the terms of its construction contract before suspending performance to ensure that in exercising its right to suspend, it does not itself repudiate the construction contract.The unpaid party should review any express terms within the contract as to suspension and closely examine the payment provisions within the contract to ensure that

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the final date for payment has in fact passed.

Correspondence received from the paying party must also be reviewed to establish whether an effective payment less notice has been served.The suspending party must also adhere to the notice provisions within the construction contract and pay particular attention as to whether weekends and/or bank holidays are included within the reckoning of days, both in relation to determining whether the final date for payment has passed and the notice period required before performance can be suspended.

Termination The vast majority of construction contracts will contain express provisions allowing the parties to terminate following the occurrence of specific events.These invariably include nonpayment and/or where the unpaid party has validly suspended performance following nonpayment for a continuous specified period.

The issues to be considered by the unpaid party before terminating a construction contract are similar to those which must be considered before any right to suspend performance is exercised – the contractual termination mechanics and notice provisions must be examined and strictly observed and the final date for payment must have passed without a valid pay less notice having been served by the paying party.

Most construction contracts provide for a two-stage termination notice procedure with

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the non-paying party servicing an initial notice specifying the default and, where the default specified in the initial notice is not remedied within the contractual timeframe, a second notice effecting termination.

The contractual provisions as to the effects of termination should also be considered before an unpaid party seeks to terminate its employment under a construction contract.

The terms of the contract may attempt to exclude compensation for loss of profit and it may therefore be more attractive to the unpaid party to treat the contract as being repudiated at common law and sue for damages for breach of contract. Unpaid parties should, however, bear in mind that the courts will not generally consider failure to pay on time as a repudiatory breach but will instead consider the aggregated effect of a party’s failures to pay at all or on time in assessing whether that party is in repudiatory breach of contract.

Both suspending performance and termination are serious steps to take following non-payment.The most significant risk to the unpaid party in suspending or terminating is a claim from the non-paying party that the unpaid party has, by its actions, itself repudiated the contract by breach. It is therefore imperative that the relevant circumstances giving rise to the unpaid party’s right to suspend or terminate exist and the contractual procedures both closely examined and strictly adhered to before performance is suspended or a construction contract terminated – failure to do so could have severe consequences to the unpaid party.

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Design & Desire

The height of success Daniel Libeskind has opened the doors to one of his finest projects – Zlota 44, Europe’s tallest residential tower.

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S-based real estate investment manager Amstar and Polish developer BBI Development S.A., along with the renowned Studio Libeskind, has completed the soaring Zlota 44, located in the heart of Warsaw.

The tower offers residents an unmatched living experience, providing world-class amenities and services that create a community and lifestyle that is unprecedented in the Polish property market.

Project at a glance The soaring 52-storey tower has taken 10 years to complete The symbolic design has been carefully sculpted, following the path of the sun The arched facade comes to an apex at the top creating a multi-level penthouse Libeskind has also designed the streetlevel entrance hall, which employs a rich pallet of warm wood, glass fixtures and geometric ceramic tile flooring A custom-made reception desk and wall paneling are crafted from ribbons of walnut veneer A delicate glass chandelier is suspended above from the 6m-high ceilings Located across from Stalin’s Palace of Culture, Zlota 44 comprises 287 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses Residents can enjoy a dedicated 19,300ft2 amenities floor – currently the largest private residential amenities floor in operation in Europe Wine connoisseurs will have access to a large temperature-controlled wine storage on the ground floor Proving popular with a mixture of international and domestic purchasers, the c.30,000m2 tower has sold over 50% of available apartments to date

Zlota 44 provides 287 one-, two- and threebedroom apartments and a penthouse complete with business, leisure, concierge and parking facilities

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Prices at Zlota 44 range from £255,000 (1.4 million PLN) for a one-bedroom apartment to £1.35m (5.9 million PLN) for a three-bedroom apartment The opulent penthouses are available under private negotiation, with offers expected to exceed £7m.

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The symbolic design has been carefully sculpted, following the path of the sun

Discussing the opening of Zlota 44, Michal Skotnicki, President of BBI Development S.A., commented:“This is the ultimate milestone for Zlota 44. After years of work to bring the project to fruition, we are delighted to be opening the doors of this iconic building.We are incredibly lucky to share this moment with one of the world’s most respected architects, Daniel Libeskind, and are proud to showcase his work in the centre of our great capital city.”

Jeffrey Stonger,Amstar’s Head of Europe, added:“Having purchased Zlota 44 almost three years ago, amidst numerous delays and issues, we’re incredibly proud to now be delivering what is a unique development not just for Warsaw, but for Poland and the rest of Europe.There is a sense of achievement, not just for Amstar, but the entire project team – BBI Development, Daniel Libeskind and Woods Bagot, who have all come together to create something truly special.”

Proving popular with a mixture of international and domestic purchasers, the c.30,000m2 tower has sold over 50% of available apartments to date. In total, Zlota 44 provides 287 one-, two- and threebedroom apartments and a penthouse complete with business, leisure, concierge and parking facilities.

Europe’s tallest residential building, the iconic 52-storey (192m/629ft.) tower is located across from Stalin’s Palace of Culture and punctuates the Warsaw skyline with its arching form inspired by the wings of an eagle.

The symbolic design has been carefully sculpted, following the path of the sun, to allow for maximum daylight to enter units at all levels and reduce shadows at streetlevel amid a dense, historic urban fabric.

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with spectacular panoramic views of the city. The glass and aluminum curtain wall is constructed with self-cleaning paneling and triple-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows arranged in an irregular pattern that animates the surface with a play of light and shadow.

“Zlota 44 is a very personal project for me. I left Poland at a young age to escape the oppression of communism, but the spirit and culture of my home country has never left me. I have since seen the incredible rebirth of the country and energy of Warsaw emerge,” said Architect Daniel Libeskind. “To return today, to inaugurate this symbolic building is truly an inexplicable feeling,” added Libeskind.

The Studio Libeskind-designed lobby employs a rich pallet of warm wood, glass fixtures and geometric ceramic tile flooring accentuated by floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap the front of the building. A custommade reception desk and wall paneling are crafted from ribbons of walnut veneer. A delicate glass chandelier is suspended above from the 6m-high ceilings. Moroso furniture designed by Libeskind creates a sculptural and welcoming composition of the grand entrance hall.

The apartment interiors are designed by award-winning international design studio Woods Bagot. The Libeskind design creates a unique floor plan for each apartment – offering a wide range of floor plans and sizes. Typical apartments range from 660ft2 up to 3224ft2, with penthouses and several full floor residences reaching up to 10,000ft2 in size. All apartments have a spacious living area with floor-to-ceiling glazing, providing a light and airy ambience.

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Wine connoisseurs will have access to a large temperature-controlled wine storage on the ground floor

The 19,300ft2 amenities floor features a worldclass sports and recreation facility and spa, including a 25m swimming pool

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The kitchen and dining rooms are open-plan, custom fitted and complete with integrated appliances and breakfast bars. There are options for the inclusion of exposed concrete ceiling and column features, Caeserstone kitchen worktops and stained oak or American walnut flooring.

Apartments also feature Gaggenau kitchen appliances and the latest home management systems, which are compatible with tabletcontrolled and smartphone-controlled technology.

The 19,300ft2 amenities floor – currently the largest private residential amenities floor in operation in Europe – features a world-class sports and recreation facility and spa, including a 25m swimming pool (the largest private pool in Poland).

A large temperature-controlled wine storage on the ground floor, accommodating up to 10,000 bottles, complete with a tasting room. At the base of the tower is a ninestorey parking facility, which is accessible from street level and contains spaces large enough for luxury cars. The dedicated concierge, supported by full-time staff maintaining the leisure and entertainment facilities, will ensure that residents receive five-star service on a daily basis.

Discussing the sales of success at Zlota 44 Rafał Szczepański,Vice President of BBI Development S.A., commented: “Zlota 44 is a truly international residential project in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and has been incredibly popular, with over half the apartments now sold. Now that the tower is fully complete we expect to see a further surge in sales, as purchasers that prefer a turnkey home that they can move into immediately come to the fore.”

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A key requirement of the client’s brief was to create a refined and luxurious space

The Spark range has a rustic and natural aesthetic that suits a huge variety of project types

Solus Ceramics transforms luxurious spa into 4* retreat Leading tile supplier, Solus Ceramics has revitalised a 39-bedroom boutique hotel with the use of its bespoke tiling throughout its spa refurbishment.

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riginally built in 1913 and situated on the majestic Falmouth coast, Merchants Manor Hotel has undergone a three-year refurbishment plan, solely mastered by commercial interior architecture and design practice, Helen Hughes Design Studio.

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The most recent development has seen the remodelling and refurbishment of the existing pool area into a classically chic and modern luxury spa, where Solus Ceramics’ Spark tile range takes centre stage.

Helen Hughes, Creative Director at Helen Hughes Design Studio, said: “A key requirement of the client’s brief was to

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create a refined and luxurious space that meant a full strip out and redesign of both the pool and changing areas.

“The main aim of the design was to create an elegant, functional space with a distinctively classic yet modern ambience that is also easy to maintain. Therefore we decided to use a singular floor and wall tile range throughout the entire project echoing the classic aesthetics of traditional Roman spas.

“Due to the size of the spa, we conducted research into a number of different tile choices that not only complemented the vast space, but had the capability of meeting relevant health and safety standards required in a spa environment. We were looking for large format tiles that were visually appealing, whilst also being durable enough to withstand the heavy footfall of wellpopulated areas within the premises with a simple cleaning regime.

“This project took inspiration from the stonework at the Victoria & Albert Museum that features monolithic marble slabs. This led to the tile selection of the Spark range, which was chosen for its beautiful and faithful marble effect, boasting dynamic and realistic veining and natural variation. The versatile tiles were used on the poolside, in the steam room, changing rooms and vanity areas with a mixture of 1200 x 600mm and 1200 x 200mm large format tiles.

“We specified the Spark range due to it being created in hard-wearing porcelain stoneware and a worthy alternative to genuine stone. The tiles we used possess fantastic technical qualities such as durability, stain resistance and thermal endurance.”

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Since the opening of the spa, the hotel has jumped from a three-star to a four-star-rated property

Sumptuous and refined, the Spark range effortlessly captures the lavish mood of marble, replicating the most attractive and palatial features of the natural material.

Liberally decorated with realistic veins, speckles and tonal variations, the Spark range has a rustic and natural aesthetic that suits a huge variety of project types from residential spaces, including spas and leisure suites.

Spark consists of four central colour options, covering a beautiful spectrum of evocative grey shades. Each individual tile is also populated with hints of other colours and includes rusty veins and dark flecks.

“In addition to the large format pieces, Solus Ceramics also supplied bespoke cut pool edging, corner pieces and step treads.

These uniquely fabricated pieces were crafted from the same material as the main tile, which allowed us to completely maximise the potential of the marble tiles.

These pieces were vital to the project as they helped us to retain the flowing sense of classical continuity that was so important.

“The overall project has been a huge success. Working with Solus Ceramics has provided us with the experience, technical expertise and depth of knowledge that have all contributed in allowing us to aid the refurbishment of a fantastic building.”

Since the opening of the spa, the hotel has jumped from a three-star to a fourstar-rated property and the feedback from both the client and the guests has been overwhelmingly positive.

Michael Irvine,Area Sales Manager at Solus Ceramics, said:“Merchants Manor has been a fantastic project to work on with Helen Hughes Design Studio, and has delivered fantastic results. Due to the size of the project we knew that a large format tile would be

The Spark range was specified for the project due to the versatility of the tile

ideal for maximum impact and one of our favourite aspects of this classical chic design was the way in which the two large format tiles were installed to complement each other.

“The Spark range was specified for the project due to the versatility of the tile, which showcases how a relatively simple, neutral product can create something rather

captivating.The layout of tiles creates a stunning backdrop to the mesmerising spa.

The Spark range also provides a tactile anti-slip finish, which is ideal when a project requires something more refined than a typically austere anti-slip finish.”

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

A fully automatic DORMA Varitrans glass moveable wall system from Style creates a safe and secure out-of-hours ATM lobby

Bank reveals unique use of moveable wall system A new pilot branch of Santander on Tottenham Court Road cleverly utilises a fully automatic DORMA Varitrans glass moveable wall system from Style to create a safe and secure out-of-hours ATM lobby.

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his unique design significantly improves the functionality of the high-street bank, increasing floor space during the day and welcoming customers inside to access the ATM, whilst at night they can enjoy the use of an attractive glass lobby to complete their banking transactions in safety.

“This installation really demonstrates the scope offered by modern moveable wall systems,” enthuses Style’s Group Managing Director, Julian Sargent. “Being fully automatic, the wall slides into position within moments, allowing staff to quickly change the branch layout to create an external ATM access point.”

Style worked closely with the in-house Santander design team to finalise the details of the required system, ensuring the solution delivered the desired level of functionality and security.

“A key objective for the design was to project a sense of openness and transparency to the customer with an emphasis on self-service as well as online and mobile banking channels,” explains Miguel Perez, Design Manager for the Property Division of Santander. “The concept of absorbing an external glass ATM lobby into the main retail banking area during the day has been trialled successfully in Santander branches in both France and Germany, allowing customers to enjoy a welcoming environment at all times.”

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Upon entering the Tottenham Court Road branch, customers are greeted in a reception area and directed to a range of services so they can decide how they want to bank. Facilities include ‘Express Banking’ with a new ATM wall, counter services for more secure transactions, private interview rooms as well as online banking via new digital workstations. A visually high-impact, reflective red perforated ceiling canopy contrasts with a warm wood floor to create a dynamic interior that really sets the tone for a customer’s interactive and personal experience.

Style, the sole UK supplier of DORMA moveable wall systems, confirmed with Santander’s design team that Varitrans was the ideal solution for the new

The moveable partition slides effortlessly into place at the press of a button for night-time set-up

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Tottenham Court Road branch. Offering inherent flexibility, this system allows almost any configuration of partitions to be accommodated, including corner and angled elements. Incorporating the DORMA ComfortDrive system, the moveable partition slides effortlessly into place at the press of a button for night-time set-up.

During branch opening hours, the glass panels neatly retract through a slim opening in the back wall to stack in a small recessed area out of sight. The floor-mounted guide rail is extremely shallow and compact, ensuring no trip hazard when the glass wall is retracted.

“We have seen a significant increase in demand for fully automatic partitioning walls in recent years,” confirms Sargent. “People like the fast simplicity of the ComfortDrive system but also recognise the health and safety advantages too. There is no manual handling of course, plus the panels are always correctly positioned with no chance of operator error.”

Understandably security was an important consideration for the bank’s interior design team. A high-specification solution, the Varitrans system is constructed using anti-bandit, 11.5mm laminated safety glass. The individual panels themselves feature interlocking profiles, effectively preventing a lever attack, or ‘jemmying’, whilst an electronic lock shoots out a bolt to secure the final panel in place. Ensuring staff and customer safety, an integral sensor activates the wall to stop and reverse if an obstruction is encountered.

Fully compliant with current required standards and regulations, DORMA ComfortDrive technology and security has been installed in demanding locations worldwide. Reliability combines with minimum routine maintenance to deliver a moveable wall system that really is secondto-none.

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Green Roofs

Invariably, design changes occur once on site and good change control procedures must be followed

Mike Goodhead, Divisional Manager for ISD Solutions’ new industrial waterproofing division, explains what you should look out for when considering a green roof and how to maximise success.

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reen roofs have come a long way as genuine construction options. An understanding of how they work, plus training and installation expertise, means that failures are now very rare. Technical advances and quality of the materials used has also contributed.

Today, green roofs can be designed to meet a wide variety of commercial requirements and generally fall into three categories – Extensive, Semi-Intensive and Intensive. Each has a progressively deeper growing medium, up to a metre in depth for Intensive types, with differing maintenance and irrigation requirements.

These in turn have different weight and structural considerations and require different roofing solutions. The waterproof membrane is critical here, and there are a wide range of products available covering the latest liquid applied systems, hot melt, mastic asphalt and numerous built-up systems. And each has different application requirements.

1. Get expert input On top goes the root barrier, insulation, drainage layer, particle barriers, the growing medium followed by the planting scheme.

With so many variables each influenced by different factors, from the structure of the roof deck and depth of the growing medium, to prevailing weather and stormwater management, expert input to select the right solution is essential.

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2. Design out issues

A key step to minimising risk is to engage with the installation contractor, and where necessary the roof system manufacturer, at the earliest stages of a project, before construction commences. On new-builds this may have to wait until the main contractor is appointed, but the earlier the better. In this way, the project benefits from expert input as the design is developed. It also affords full understanding of the roof structure, drainage, penetrations, upstands, parapets and plant, so that an appropriate waterproofing design can be developed and potential issues can be identified and plans modified.

3. Communicate changes Invariably, design changes occur once on site and good change control procedures must be followed.This ensures that roofing contractors are party to new detailing and openings which may affect the proposed waterproofing scheme.

This factor is frequently overlooked and is a cause of concern if not monitored closely.

4. The right contractor When selecting a contractor, look for an appropriate track record, but also expertise at the design stage. Evidence of proper training (many waterproofing products still require skilled hand application), product knowledge, the depth of relationships with manufacturing partners, contractor checks and guarantees, should all be examined. ISD Solutions puts strong emphasis on all these factors, and we are always pleased to provide examples.

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5. Double test Once the roof slab is cast, the waterproof membrane can be applied, ensuring that internal trades can proceed as early as possible. Electronic testing to check the integrity of the membrane is next.Any earths will signify a potential leak and remedial actions can be taken. Competent contractors will conduct this phase as a matter of course; nevertheless, site managers should check that comprehensive testing is conducted properly. Repeat testing, once follow-on trades are complete and prior to the build-up of subsequent planting layers and finishes, will ensure a fault-free installation.

6. Protect your investment The waterproof layer is at its most vulnerable when it has just been laid and where follow-on trades are still active. In London, especially where construction space is restricted to the footprint of the building, a new flat roof is all too tempting for storing construction materials and these are literally craned up by the pallet load. Remember, the membrane may only be a few millimetres thick, so it is easy to tear up, puncture or rip, hence the double test procedure described. Effective site management limits accidental damage, but we prefer not to take chances and advocate rubber mats and 20mm ply to provide a temporary protective covering until the final built-up layers can proceed.

With planting finished, it is crucial that access is restricted and irrigation is continued until the roof takes properly or until the point of handover when appropriate guidance on irrigation and maintenance should also be detailed.A 12-month follow-up visit, something that should be included as standard, will help to pinpoint issues and any maintenance shortcomings.

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Sustainability

Green building manufacturers can also benefit the environment by using recyclable and long-lasting materials

Environmentallyfriendly construction

Machines can be overused during the construction process and this leads to expendable energy being wasted

Environmentally-friendly construction: What is it and why should we be paying it attention? Nifty Lift explores further.

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ithin the next 20 years, it is estimated that as a planet, we will reach our peak capacity for oil consumption.

As global production of all oil decreases, demand continues to increase, and this is no different when it comes to the construction industry.

The construction sector and industries throughout the western world depend upon cheap crude oil for use within their manufacturing processes and the machines they use to implement these processes.

What is striking is that within the UK, construction accounts for 50% of all carbon emissions produced by machinery and production.

However, the industry as a whole is starting to change and recognise the problems of pollution and the long-term threats it poses to our planet. The UK Government is beginning to pass legislation that stipulates construction firms should use green practices within their production

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process, for example, whilst the buildings they produce should incorporate energyefficient technologies. Furthermore, in the US last year, eco-friendly construction firms saw estimated revenues reach $245b.

Eco-friendly construction techniques When building a proposed structure, three things are considered if the design and implementation of that design is to be ecologically beneficial.

Firstly, are the materials locally sourced and are they renewed, or have the opportunity to be recycled?

Second, is the energy being used to build the structure being wasted? For example, machines can be overused during the construction process and this leads to expendable energy being wasted. Nifty Lift cherry pickers are designed with hybrid motor technologies that ensure no expendable energy is wasted on a construction site. When the electric engine

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is engaged, 0% emissions are produced if the ‘electric-only’ option is on, and it can also run alongside the diesel engine so that the diesel engine is never overworked.

Finally, once the structure is constructed, is energy being wasted that is generated within it?

During the construction of roofing, recycled paper can be used as insulation.

This will function as a cheaper and practical alternative to the production of insulation materials that are being used specifically for the creation of that roof. As well as this, any timber that is used can be sourced locally from sustainably managed forests – or reclaimed wood can be used instead of chopping down a tree that will be used within construction.

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Solar energy panels can be used for generating electricity within the building

Examples of ecological structures and design Here are some of the many ways the construction industry is incorporating energyefficient and eco-friendly technologies into their structures:

Nifty Lift cherry pickers are designed with hybrid motor technologies that ensure no expendable energy is wasted on a construction site

Solar energy panels These panels can be used either for generating electricity within the building, or can be used domestically to power boilers and generate hot water within a property.

Low-energy lighting Typically, low-energy lighting can account for a 100% energy saving, as they last twice as long as regular bulbs.

The benefits of eco-friendly construction and buildings Operation and maintenance costs can account for 80% of a building’s total running costs over its lifetime. By using green energy initiatives, the operating costs of a building can be diminished by a third when it comes to water and energy.

When the building is constructed, daylight can be considered within its design in order to minimise artificial lighting costs.

In addition to this, vitamin D from sunlight can improve the ‘indoor environment quality’ of a building, benefitting the health of all of the occupants within the structure.

During the construction process, green building manufacturers can also benefit the environment by using recyclable and long-lasting materials; overall, this means that fewer materials need to be used within the structure, which results in a cost saving and less energy being used (in the form of crude

oils) to produce the building from machinery.

Ultimately, these processes help slow down the pace of climate change, which is always the end goal of any construction process that aims to become greener, more economically efficient and ergonomically conceptualised. By using less of processes that pollute the environment, and more processes that work in tandem with the environment, environmentallyfriendly construction helps to keep the environment clean.

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Drainage systems and water filtration These systems can be designed so that water within a building is re-used, and biological waste is treated with safely which can then be recycled. Furthermore, drains can be manufactured so that they lead to gardens.

This is in order to collect rainwater for plants, rather than wastefully using water from a tap.

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Interiors Bringing it all together

When three became one When the leases for International Game Technology’s (IGT) three London offices were about to expire in 2016, the company acquired a 17,300ft2 office at 10 Finsbury Square to create one big central office. Woods Hardwick was appointed to maximise the space through creative and efficient design while delivering sound value for money.

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ith the first office having to be relocated by 1st May 2016, and the remaining two planned to move on a phased basis in June 2016, time was of the essence.

The project, predominantly a fit-out scheme, required some sensible creative input; up until April 2015, the three offices were part of two separate companies – GTECH, the largest global lottery business, and IGT, a world leader in the gaming equipment space.After merging to create the world’s leading end-to-end gaming company and adopting the IGT name with GTECH’s visual identity, the new office needed to inspire employees and integrate historically different companies and departments.

Visually marrying two brands, as well as combining three offices into one, required some specific design considerations.The environment had to be suitable for HR as well as the more creative gaming/programming division of the company. According to the white paper ‘How to Create a Successful Organisational Culture: Build It – Literally’

by Haworth’s Global Workplace Research department, creating workplace culture is the most important factor to take into account when designing office spaces.

As a new-build with all the 17,300ft2 of space on one floor, the new office building at 10 Finsbury Square did not offer the natural internal character of an older building.

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Therefore,Woods Hardwick, acting as design team leader, decided to instil flair into the vast space by using a playful colour palette.

The colours were toned down for specific working zones to cater to the diverse needs of the employees, and at the same time, they were used to create unified company spirit.

To meet IGT’s multi-use space requirements consisting of 134 open-plan desks, 15 offices, eight meeting rooms and a number of informal meeting spaces as well as support spaces, the architects decided on a holistic colour-led design approach.

The Playful Palette Engaging office design plays a significant part when merging companies. Informal meeting spaces encourage staff interaction, which in return increases staff morale and, in the best case, leads to the generation of ideas through casual, verbal idea exchange.

Creative interiors also allow companies to make a statement. However, the functionality of an interior concept should never be compromised in favour of gimmicky features.

Letting its imagination fly, but not being quirky for the sake of it,Woods Hardwick created spirited and playful communal spaces, using bold contemporary furniture and flashes of colour. The design and vision for the breakout and link spaces tie this playful multi-coloured palette together to ensure that the identity of each space is clearly representative of IGT’s creative aspirations.

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Woods Hardwick created spirited and playful communal spaces, using bold contemporary furniture and flashes of colour

Open-plan offices encourage collaboration and creativity, but they also can be noisy and lack privacy for those employees who prefer a solitary space.While separate offices were kept to a minimum to encourage interaction between staff, the colours for these offices were a muted version of the ‘Playful Palette’ in order to visually signal that the areas are quiet zones where brainstorms or meetings with e.g. prospective business partners take place, or the more introverted employees can take refuge from the hustle and bustle.

The desk layout was put in place to further guarantee that social interaction among employees happens organically.The differences and shared features of the various departments were taken into consideration to establish common ground and group staff together accordingly. This resulted in a flat hierarchy in terms of seating, with directors and the VP sitting among their team.

In order to maximise employee wellbeing, breakout spaces and communal areas were created around the perimeter of the building to allow for casual mingling and downtime.

Because of the building’s structure, open views and plenty of natural light were provided.

According to reports from the World Green Building Council, the International WELL Building Institute and Human Spaces, daylight has been proven to have a whole heap of benefits for employees, including 46 minutes more sleep a night and increased creativity.

Using the Playful Palette and mindful desk layout,Woods Hardwick was able to transform IGT’s office into a creative hub which merges two brand identities into one.Thus the surroundings are not only fit for purpose and support the employees’ needs, but are also comfortable, visually appealing and welcoming, making the transition that much easier.

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Facades

The way the building gently wraps around the rear of the listed church creates a pleasing contrast

Slough turns a corner A dynamic team of architects, designers and consultants are celebrating the completion of the £22m cultural hub project, The Curve, located in the centre of Slough, Berkshire, UK.

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he Curve is the flagship public building and the key community amenity in the ongoing regeneration of Slough’s town centre, where over £45m of public investment has already been spent or committed to create an entirely new commercial district – The Heart of Slough.

Housing a library, a 280-seat multi-purpose performance venue, and spaces for council meetings and exhibitions, the 4500m2 building consolidates disparate community functions and registrar services across the centre of Slough.

Working on behalf of Morgan Sindall and Slough Urban Regeneration, bblur architecture was responsible for the external architectural design, and CZWG Architects LLP led the design of the interiors.Working closely with both partners, Colorminium was responsible for the specific design of the total envelope of the scheme, designing and installing the roofing, cladding, curtain walling, plant enclosures and brise soleil as well as the doorsets and lobbies.

The 90m-long, 15m-high building’s form, a curved ‘tube’, features fully-glazed entry facades, and opens onto two new public squares created at each end of the building.

These public spaces provide safe external space for users, whilst the ground floor of the building creates a new daytime pedestrian internal ‘street’ between William Street and Mackenzie Square, boosting connectivity

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across Slough’s town centre encouraging footfall through, and into, the building by creating a shortcut across the town centre.

Various technical challenges were overcome to achieve the sleek exterior of the scheme in order to provide a clean backdrop to the adjacent listed St Ethelbert’s church. Colorminium responded to the complex geometry of bblur architecture’s design by formulating a bespoke cladding system to the north, east and west elevations where the building is curved on plan and in the vertical section.

Broken up by strips of vertically facetted curtain walling and with an inclined ‘eyebrow’ screen at the base, the glazing also had to be completely customised.

The silver exterior is contrasted with the orange brise soleil on the William Street elevation, which gives a hint of the building’s colourful interior on arrival.

Complex form Kieran Mallinson, Director of Colorminium, commented:“It was a challenging project, in which we needed to maintain extreme attention to detail and uncompromising standards across the interiors and exteriors of the build. In realising the brief to deliver the building’s complex form, we devised a creative and innovative cladding solution that would achieve bblur’s architectural vision.We are

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extremely proud of the finished result, helping to create what is arguably the jewel in the crown of Slough’s regeneration.”

CZWG was invited to join the collaboration in 2012, shortly after delivery of the new ‘super’ library on the edge of the Canada Water basin in Surrey Quays, London. Stephen Rigg, CZWG’s Project Partner for the Canada Water Library – recently named the second-busiest library in London for the second consecutive year – believes Southwark Council raised the bar in terms of architectural and social ambition for a public library.

The ground floor of The Curve houses a cafe with its view to the garden, exhibition space and the performance venue with doors that can open to the public plaza.Two generous curving staircases tempt visitors up to the first floor main library, seating areas and the bulk of the book collection displayed on freestanding curved shelves.At the west end of this floor is the children’s library with colourful furniture, a storytelling area and buggy park.

At the centre of the first floor is a doubleheight atrium, linking the library to the extensive study spaces on the second floor.

The registrar’s office is also on the second floor and an area dedicated to local history, complete with its own study area, while archive photos and artefacts are displayed on every floor in museum ‘pods’.

Stephen Rigg, Partner of CZWG, commented:“The Canada Water Library showed that, even in the age of the internet, the library can be an exciting and popular centre for study, arts and leisure for the whole community.The Curve was an opportunity to prove this on a grand scale in the heart of Slough’s regeneration.

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The silver exterior is contrasted with the orange brise soleil on the William Street elevation

Colorminium was responsible for the specific design of the total envelope of the scheme

The 90m-long, 15m-high building’s form, a curved ‘tube’, features fully-glazed entry facades, and opens onto two new public squares

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“We expanded the concept of the route through the ground floor of The Curve to become a journey throughout the whole building, encouraging visitors to explore all levels and discover the variety of facilities on offer.The result is a dynamic space with a ‘wow factor’ to match the dramatic exterior.” bblur architecture has been working with Slough Borough Council since 2008, designing and delivering notable projects including the bus station, the railway station forecourt, and the public realm along Wellington Street.

The practice has also been responsible for improvements to the Queensmere Shopping Centre, including a new facade, which helps define the new square in front of The Curve, and enables the provision of a new active ground floor in the future.

Matthew Bedward, Director of bblur architecture, commented: “It has been a long, complex journey for the team and I am delighted that our building successfully transforms a dreary, cluttered part of Slough into a distinctive and vibrant new community hub. The way the building gently wraps around the rear of the listed church creates a pleasing contrast and the relationship between the two buildings has enabled us to create two new public squares for people living and working in Slough.”

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ne such company was MCM Architecture, which won the ‘Best Workspace Interior’ Award at the World Interiors News Awards 2016 for the design of the relocation space of The Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland to One Fitzroy.

ESG had the pleasure of producing the glass on the dramatic statement staircase, linking the 10 floors together. Architectural fabricator, Robert Stevens & Sons, did an amazing job of installing the staircase and glass, turning MCM’s vision into reality. The staircase creates a “dedicated entrance to the training suites from the building reception, offering a glamorous welcome to the many visiting beauty advisors attending training”, writes worldarchitecturenews.com.

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TORMAX fit for gym access TORMAX automatic doors deliver outstanding reliability even under near-constant use, which is why they were specified to work with Essential Aluminium to supply and install the entrance to the new Pure Gym in Ipswich, which is open to members 24/7.

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onsisting of two sets of folding door leaves, the contemporary black TORMAX automatic TOP Foldor system opens smoothly from the centre, quickly and silently, every time.

Located within the multimillion-pound redeveloped Buttermarket Shopping Centre in Ipswich town centre, Pure Gym recognises

that the traditional working day of 9-5pm no longer applies.“We are open all day, every day,” confirms Gym Manager, Oliver Gordon.“The facility is always busy with members coming and going whatever the hour.” Combining plentiful high-quality exercise equipment with low-cost fees has made the gym extremely popular since it opened in October 2016.

The TORMAX TOP Foldor is a complete, prefabricated door system for opening widths between 80-140cm. With its elegant folding principle, the Foldor is a real spacesaving automatic door; an ideal application if dimensions of depth and width are minimal. Elegant door profiles optimise sealing and, thanks to a well-designed solution, installation time is reduced to a minimum. An intelligent processor control simplifies commissioning and automatically maximises motion performance.

As with the complete range of TORMAX entrances, the Foldor is fitted with both vertical and horizontal threshold sensors, as well as a sensitive auto-reverse feature, which comes into operation when any obstacle is encountered during opening or closing.

With some visitors to the gym being less-able or requiring wheelchair access, it was essential that the facility was fully DDA compliant. The TORMAX entrance system ensures all users can easily access the facility, contributing to a positive and welcoming environment for everyone.

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Images: Above: The TORMAX entrance system ensures all users can easily access the facility, contributing to a positive and welcoming environment for everyone Left: Consisting of two sets of folding door leaves, the contemporary black TORMAX automatic TOP Foldor system opens smoothly from the centre, quickly and silently, every time

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Doors, Windows & Balustrades A solution to complement the building’s facade The revolving doors use a combination of laminated and toughened glass, which results in a reduction in the traditionally framed elements of the door.The minimalistic, all-glass revolving doors provided a stylish solution which complemented the new building’s facade.They also met the security requirements; with each Crystal Tourniket supplied with an external night locking door.

Finished in stainless steel, the additional feature provided a further layer of security for the building.The night locking door was mounted onto a stainless steel track fixed to the glass soffit and provided with fully integrated locks.

Ian Goldsmith, Head of Sales at Boon Edam, commented:“We are thrilled to have provided the entry solutions for this building.The cross-border project between Boon Edam BV (Netherlands) and Boon Edam UK was successful in meeting the precise requirements of The Francis Crick Institute.The Crystal Tournikets have provided the new building with the secure, eye-catching solution desired whilst utilising the environmental benefits of installing a revolving door.”

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Boon Edam provides entry solution for The Francis Crick Institute

Boon Edam, a global market leader in entry solutions, has unveiled a quality, engineered solution for a brand-new, state-of-the-art building in St Pancras; now home to The Francis Crick Institute.

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he biomedical discovery organisation required an entry solution to seamlessly integrate with its new building’s modern design.

A flagship research facility The research centre, a flagship for UK biomedical science and one of Europe’s largest biomedical research facilities, is a base for 1500 scientists and staff, whilst housing technology to help create discoveries for illnesses such as cancer and heart disease.Therefore, the entry solution required advanced security to ensure staff, visitors and equipment could be kept safe and protected, whilst complementing the design.

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The experience to deliver With 140 years’ experience with manufacturing entry solutions, Boon Edam ensures its products meet the strictest quality standards. The building is serviced by five automatic Crystal Tournikets.

This product was selected following an assessment of everyday use including analysing the number of visitors and size of luggage expected to be carried into the building whilst creating a user-friendly and attractive gateway into the building, supporting the green principles that were embedded into its design and carried through to its operation.

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Images: Top left: The building is serviced by five automatic Crystal Tournikets, which were selected following an assessment of everyday use including analysing the number of visitors and size of luggage expected to be carried into the building Above: The entry solution required advanced security to ensure staff, visitors and equipment could be kept safe and protected, whilst complementing the design

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First suffragette’s office given new vote of confidence An historic office building has been given a new lease of life thanks to a development project that involved ironmongery firm SDS London.

SDS London supplied main contractor, Solmaz – which works with developers, landlords and architects to refurb and renovate buildings – with a vast quantity of ironmongery and hardware for this project.

Over 40 product lines were supplied, predominantly from UK manufacturers, to the project, which was once used by the suffragettes as a base for its movement for political and social change.

The development saw five luxury flats built in Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London; and SDS London supplied all of the ironmongery for 76 doors in the complex – which included main entrance and interior doors.

Commenting on the project, Semih Aslan, Director of Solmaz and Faruk Tepeyurt, said: “A project of this nature demands that you use the very best suppliers, and SDS is very much this when it comes to ironmongery.Their range of products, knowledge and customer service can’t be matched.They played an integral role in ensuring the development was a success.”

Simon Ayers, SDS’ Sales Director, comments: “The Bedford Street development is another project that we can be proud of.The team worked hard to meet the specifications and timescales and we look forward to working with Faruk and his team on more projects going forward.”

SDS London has been in business for over 30 years and supplies hardware to the retail and trade sectors.The company is headquartered in Wimbledon, London, with a showroom in Battersea.

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Tourniket – the original revolving door Clement internal steel screens transform offices

Clement Windows has provided offices at 188 Fleet Street, London, with a number of striking internal steel screens and doors.The 35,000ft2 building has been refurbished to house a publishing company. Architect Martin Helyer, of HD Architects, commented: “Clement’s internal steel-framed windows maximise the amount of light in the office, thus contributing to the overall wellbeing of the office workers.

We chose Clement windows due to their external aesthetic, aiding the feel that the space was not purely internal.” Internal steel screens are becoming increasingly popular in commercial and residential settings where a fashionable industrial aesthetic is desired and new ways of collaborative and informal working need to be supported.

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Created in 1903 and constructed from mainly timber, the Tourniket was the first revolving door Boon Edam manufactured. Since then its construction, and the technology within, has evolved into a sophisticated and intelligent revolving door. Available in a variety of colours and finishes, the Tourniket is an incredibly versatile entry solution, with its engineering quality being proven again and again in many different buildings.The Tourniket is available with powder-coated or anodised aluminium, allowing the door to be finished in virtually any colour. Keep it contemporary with a stainless steel or mirror finish, or take it retro with wooden cladding. * contact@boonedam.co.uk

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Proven fire protection for timber Lonza Wood Protection offers a choice of tried, tested and trusted fire retardant treatments for cladding timbers. Both DRICON and NON-COM Exterior treatments are pressure impregnated through a carefully-controlled and Wood Protection Association-approved process to provide an assured Euroclass level of fire protection for a wide range of independently-certified timber species. DRICON, for interior applications, is the only BBA-certified, fire retardant treatment for timber. NON-COM Exterior, for full exterior applications, is the only fire retardant treatment accepted by the NHBC for exterior timber cladding. A dedicated website provides specification details, case studies and a comprehensive questions and answers facility. * jacqui.hughes@lonza.com

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Cavity wall masonry sills DPC, thermal and design considerations A masonry sill of brick, stone or tile incorporated under a window within a cavity wall usually impinges or closes the cavity. In some instances, the sill can actually connect with the inner leaf. Steps must be taken to ensure dampness cannot permeate inwardly via this connection/proximity.

An advantageous way of achieving compliance is to construct using a preformed multi-functional undersill tray that addresses the DPC, thermal and design considerations at the same time.

The Type U Undersill tray is a preformed DPC unit that is shaped to receive and guide the sill masonry, so sill formation maintains a consistent profile and design. The Type U Undersill tray is initially bedded on mortar prior to sill construction. It subsequently acts as integral formwork into which the sill materials are laid. The front of the Type U

projects forward of the masonry face and has a front upturned lip. This acts as a front edge alignment guide for the mason, and helps maintain a straight and uniform finish.

At each end of the tray are stopends to prevent end water discharge and promote integration with reveal closers.

Once the sill has cured, a grooved detachment line permits the front of the tray to be removed leaving just the masonry sill projecting. The remainder of the tray remains in situ, enveloped within the wall and functioning as a damp course barrier,

preventing inward tracking.

Prior to ordering Type U Undersill trays, specifiers have the opportunity to select the angle of the sill by increasing or decreasing the rear resting level of the tray. This permits choice of the most appropriate slope to suit requirements.

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Kawneer glazing helps Cardiff University with its Top 3 status

Architectural glazing systems by Kawneer were value-engineered as a major element of the second phase of Cardiff University’s Science and Innovation campus. Three versions of Kawneer’s AA100 curtain walling, complemented by two versions of AA541 windows, and AA545 and series 190 doors feature on the £24m CUBRIC building. Kawneer’s AA100 curtain walling as zone-drained capped and SSG (structurally silicone glazed) versions with 50mm sightlines help to form the terracotta-tiled external facades, while the AA110 version with 65mm sightlines has been used as rooflights. * kuk.kawneer@alcoa.com

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Eurocell’s charity support takes flight and gives light Eurocell has announced a powerful new initiative for 2017 which sees the company adopting two charities for which to ‘officially’ raise funds.The company is aiming to harness the altruism and energy of its staff in this fund-raising and, to match this, the Eurocell board has also committed to augment approved employee efforts with corporate contributions.The two charities Eurocell is formally supporting are the Starlight Children’s Foundation and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA).The DLRAA is Eurocell’s own local airborne paramedic service. Its two regional air ambulances fly across the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland; and also provide cover for its sister service, the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance. * chris.coxon@eurocell.co.uk

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P C Henderson introduces bottom rolling hardware

P C Henderson is pleased to announce the launch of its much-anticipated Securefold Bottom Rolling hardware,­a folding door solution that carries the load of the doors at the bottom of the system, removing the need for major structural building support.

Designed for timber framed exterior doors, the new hardware is ideal for applications where top-hung structural support is often lacking such as in conservatories, extensions, orangeries and outbuildings. Securefold Bottom Rolling allows P C Henderson to cater for a much more niche type of market where perhaps product options for end users are slightly limited.

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Health & Safety

Upgrading to the latest low-energy mains products makes sense, such as Firex alarms that cost less than £1 per year to operate

Building Regulations Part B only calls for heat alarms in some kitchens

Upgrading fire and CO safety Kidde Safety discusses the importance of keeping smoke, heat and CO alarm protection in housing up to date – and what to look out for.

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ithout doubt, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. The latest guidance can be found in BS 58396:2013 for smoke and heat alarms, and BS EN 50292:2013 for CO alarms, and both apply to any domestic properties – whether existing or new.

Are there smoke and CO alarms in the property?

If there is no smoke alarm, fitting at least one is essential, as occupants are at least four times more likely to die in a fire in a home without working smoke alarms.

Also, carbon monoxide poisoning causes an estimated 50 deaths and 200 serious injuries annually and CO alarms should be considered with any combustion appliances, irrespective of the fuel.

Are alarms working and up to date?

Alarms may be missing or time-expired, with a designed operational life of between

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five and 10 years: the replacement date should be shown on the alarm. Any timeexpired or defective alarms should be replaced.

Consider upgrading to mains smoke/heat alarms BS 5839-6:2013 recommends ‘Grade D’ mains with back-up power, interconnected alarms – a legal requirement for Scottish rented properties – and excludes battery alarms from all rented homes. Upgrading to the latest low-energy mains products makes sense, such as Firex alarms that cost less than £1 per year to operate (March 2016 average kWh cost from the UK’s top five suppliers, between £0.099/kWh and £0.109/kWh).

Consider adding carbon monoxide alarms Building Regulations and BS EN 50292:2013 allow either mains or batteryonly CO alarms. Mains alarms are easily

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installed during other works and can offer extra features.

For example, Kidde’s mains CO alarms can be interlinked with each other and also with Firex hard-wired smoke and heat alarms using the ‘Smart Interconnect’ feature.

It allows occupants to respond quickly, making the right choice from the very different actions for either fire or carbon monoxide.

Battery-only alarms should incorporate a battery designed to operate for the working life of the alarm. Here, Kidde’s self-contained 10LLCO alarm range enjoys a full 10-year guarantee covering both the alarm and sealed-in lithium battery.

Is there a heat alarm in the kitchen?

Although over 60% of all domestic fires start in kitchens, Building Regulations Part B only calls for heat alarms in some kitchens. In contrast, regulations elsewhere and BS 5839-6:2013 recommend them in all kitchens – and always interconnected with the smoke alarms.

Is there a smoke alarm in the living room?

For most properties BS 5839-6:2013 recommends a smoke alarm in the living room, as well as in hallways and landings.

Is there a CO alarm in the bedroom?

As well as near combustion appliances, BS EN 50292:2013 recommends CO alarms in rooms where occupants spend time, particularly bedrooms. Using ‘Smart Interconnect’, Kidde’s hard-wired CO alarms in bedrooms act as sounders for the smoke alarm system, as well as protecting sleeping occupants against carbon monoxide.

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Offering six new designs, Triad, Box-Cross, Lava, Seagrass, Concrete and Wood, in a 100 x 25cm plank, the collection provides endless design possibilities

Forbo’s new Flotex Planks: a choice, not a compromise As modular formats continue to increase in popularity, Forbo Flooring Systems has developed a new Flotex Plank collection, allowing users to create stunning, contemporary floor designs for areas where safety, hygiene and wellbeing are priorities.

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ombining the comfort of carpet, the durability of a resilient floorcovering and the design versatility of a plank format, the new design collection lends itself perfectly to contemporary workspaces, as well as high-traffic areas such as hotels and transport hubs.

Offering six new designs,Triad, Box-Cross, Lava, Seagrass, Concrete and Wood, in a 100 x 25cm plank, the collection provides endless design possibilities, from colourful

and complex layouts to minimal, sophisticated aesthetics, which use shape and pile direction to create a stimulating floor pattern.

Julie Dempster, Marketing Manager at Forbo Flooring Systems, said: “With people now spending an estimated 80-90% of their time indoors, the industry is now recognising the impact that creating healthy interiors can have on the wellbeing of a building’s occupants. With this in mind, the goal of this new collection was to combine the outstanding indoor air quality

The new design collection lends itself perfectly to contemporary workspaces, as well as hightraffic areas such as hotels and transport hubs

performance of Flotex with surprising designs and a modular format, so users didn’t have to choose between functionality and high design.

“Indeed, Flotex has been awarded the prestigious ‘Seal of Approval’ from Allergy UK as, with the correct cleaning regime, it will not harbour dust mites. This makes the collection ideal for office spaces where people are likely to spend a prolonged period of time, especially at a time when workplace conditions are understood to be responsible for 11% of asthma cases worldwide.”

Forbo’s stated ambition is to design and manufacture floorcoverings that benefit every individual by helping to provide safe, hygienic and comfortable living and working environments. The Flotex Plank collection contains 67% recycled content (by weight) and is 100% waterproof, which means that only water and standard materials are required for an effective clean, using minimal hazardous chemicals that would have a detrimental effect on the building’s environment.

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New Pro Ply Tile Backer Board from Norcros Adhesives The key to a successful tiling job lies not in the tiles themselves, but in what the tiles are fixed to. The latest launch from Norcros Adhesives provides a strong, stable background for all types of projects, especially installations in bathrooms and wetrooms.

Norcros Pro Ply Tile Backer Board is a highperformance, mineral-based, water-resistant backer board, which is both mould-resistant and exceptionally strong. The product is manufactured using a process that produces very little in the way of CO2 emissions, unlike cement-particle and gypsum boards.

The board is silica- and asbestos-free and has a Class A1 non-combustibility fire rating making it ideal for use with underfloor heating and in build-ups for fire-resistant systems and firewalls. As with all Norcros Adhesives products, Pro Ply is covered by a lifetime guarantee.

Norcros Pro Ply Tile Backer is suitable for use internally and externally on both walls and floors, is exceptionally strong and

easy to use. It can be fixed using Norcros Rapid Porcelain, One Part Flexible adhesive or with mechanical fixings. The strength and rigidity of the board allows bathroom accessories to be fixed through the tiles into the backer board. It is also highly versatile, being suitable for overboarding new and existing timber floors, covering concrete floors, stud walls or masonry walls.

Norcros Pro Ply Tile Backer is available in 6 and 12mm sheets – 1200 x 800mm in size – with 6mm boards normally used on floors and 12mm boards on walls. The product is being launched with a full range of marketing support, including a full-colour DL leaflet.

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Luxury finish in Merseyside with Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS

A range of products from F. Ball and Co., including the new Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS temperature-tolerant, pressure-sensitive vinyl adhesive, have been used to deliver a long-lasting floor finish in a residential property in Merseyside. Contractor Eclipse Flooring used Stopgap P131 general-purpose primer, Stopgap 300 HD smoothing underlayment to create a sound, level subfloor and selected Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS adhesive to install luxury vinyl floorcoverings.The existing carpet was removed and Stopgap P131 primer was applied over the concrete subfloor. Once the primer had dried, Stopgap 300 HD smoothing underlayment was applied onto the subfloor and Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS was used to adhere the luxury floorcoverings to the subfloor. * mail@f-ball.co.uk

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Updated brochure shows full Nexus range Specifying modern brick-faced soffits just got easier with the publication of Ancon’s 16-page Nexus brochure.

Developed by Ancon and Ibstock Kevington, Nexus is an advanced lightweight system that makes modern brickfaced soffits and lintels simple and achievable, particularly in fast-track environments. Expanded and updated to include the full Nexus range of soffit units and lintels, the brochure shows the various options now available for achieving different visual effects by varying the style and type of lightweight stainless steel carrier and real brick slip facing. Detailed case studies are also included to show how the prefabricated, modular units have been used to provide flawless soffit solutions for three distinctly different building types. * info@ancon.co.uk

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Mapei products used in Westminster development Mapei UK has specified and supplied Ecorated products for the installation of wood flooring on an area of 13,000m2 throughout the high-specification Berkeley Homes Abell & Cleland Westminster apartment development. Jason Mortenson, Project Director from Berkeley Homes (Central London), commented:“We have used Mapei’s Eco Prim T primer with great success, giving us a high-quality base before starting our flooring works with the key benefits of being safe, sustainable and easy to use.” Mapei’s Eco Prim T is a water-based and low VOC, solvent-free primer for interior use, ideal for priming before installing levelling compounds.

At the development, Eco Prim T was used throughout before applying Latexplan Trade to level and smooth the substrate, ready to receive engineered wood floorcoverings.

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Specifier’s Guide to Tiles & Stone returns for 2017 Kick-Start Publishing has launched the essential 2017 guide for the tile and stone specification market, in print and online.

The Specifier’s Guide includes comprehensive information and insightful commentary on a wide spectrum of subjects relating to the art and science of tile and stone. Content topics include stone and composites, tiles, adhesives and grouts, alongside other ancillary products.

It also features the expertise of Editor, Joe Simpson, whose unique knowledge of the UK tiling industry has been honed over 25 years of experience.

In addition to analysing contemporary design trends, the guide contains expert technical information on the installation of tiles in interior and exterior settings.

Technical contributors include Mapei and Kerakoll, with other manufacturers providing their perspectives on subjects ranging from wetroom tanking systems to 3D tiling innovations. The guide’s initial distribution includes over 22,000 architects,

as well as developers, interior designers and facility managers.

“If you think tiles are just glazed, coloured squares or rectangles, it’s time to think again,” Joe Simpson contends. Over the course of the 184-page publication, Joe – and the guide’s guest contributors – make the case for the “virtually limitless potential” of tile and stone. This potential is truly global and, reflecting that, the guide provides an overview of the tile industry, not only in the UK but throughout the world; Brazil, China and a multitude of other countries’ tiling sectors are explored for an in-depth picture of the international marketplace.

The team behind the UK’s leading trade publication for the professional ceramic tile and calibrated natural stone sector – Tile and Stone Journal – is also responsible for the 2017 Specifier’s Guide.

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Expona Flow helps to refresh University Hospital Wales restaurant ArcHaus receives a facelift from Remmers

The exterior of this iconic building was suffering with high levels of damage, including salt ingress and excessive cracking to the render and brickwork. Salt Inhibitor was used as a ‘masonry salt blocker’ and applied to the exposed brickwork. Large areas of the render were repaired with ‘Restoration Render’ and the deep section repairs were completed with Remmers’ Betofix R2, a fast-curing, highstrength concrete repair mortar. OS ConcreFill and Impregnation Primer were also applied prior to the application of the final protective coating system.To mitigate reflective cracking in the future, Remmers’ Elastoflex system with reinforcement was applied throughout, giving a high degree of finish to the exterior of this 1930s landmark building.

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High-design commercial sheet vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s Expona Flow PUR collection was recently used to create a vibrant restaurant area at University Hospital Wales.Approximately 600m² of Polyflor flooring was installed throughout the restaurant.The grey-toned Silver Oak and Smoked Oak woodeffect designs from Polyflor’s Expona Flow flooring collection were installed alongside each other throughout the servery stations, cashier desks, dining areas and around vending machines.The Expona Flow PUR collection of heterogeneous vinyl flooring features 50 wood, stone and abstract designs in a 2m-wide sheet format with a 2mm gauge and 0.7mm wear layer, making it ideal for heavy commercial environments – including the healthcare sector. * info@polyflor.com

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Polyflor launches Secura luxury vinyl sheet flooring collection

Polyflor has launched its new Secura PUR collection of luxury vinyl sheet flooring, designed to create inspiring home interiors for modern living. Made in the UK, the Secura PUR range features 22 designs which authentically replicate the natural character of wood, stone and abstract materials in a practical and durable sheet format. With 12 wood effects, nine stone effects and one abstract design in the collection, on-trend new additions include white and grey oaks alongside contemporary concrete and slate effects.

All Secura designs include grain patterns, surface textures, tonal variations and subtle detailing for a realistic look that is more affordable than natural materials and easier to maintain. * info@polyflor.com

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Warmbeam and Warmbeam Plus make a welcome comeback After months of intensive development, S and B EPS has announced that it’s in the final stages of having its latest product range receive the BBA mark of approval.

Aimed at the structural flooring market, Warmbeam and Warmbeam Plus offers an simple yet cost-effective method of creating insulated suspended ground floors in residential and commercial buildings.

Manufactured from its plant in Cramlington in the North East of England, the Warmbeam interlocking EPS panels are specially designed to be strategically slotted and rotated into place between the shoulders of the pre-cast concrete floor T-beams.

This creates a continuous thermal barrier below the beams which, in turn, helps to prevent cold bridging and interstitial condensation.The formwork also provides the perfect base on which to lay the floor screed and damp-proof membrane if required.

Once the beams and the Warmbeam blocks have been installed, the walls supporting the T-beams can then be built-up to finished floor

level with bricks or concrete blocks to suit.

Available in white EPS as standard, Warmbeam provides a fantastic solution for most general flooring applications.Where a more superior level of thermal performance is required,Warmbeam Plus, with its graphite enhanced Neopor technology – manufactured

by BASF – offers the ultimate in thermal performance.

With superb environmental credentials, Warmbeam and Warmbeam Plus floor insulation boards boast Zero Ozone Depletion Potential, <5 Global Warming Potential and all clean boards are 100% recyclable.

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Back to basics with Polyflor vinyl flooring at Cheshunt School F. Ball products pull their weight at fitness centre

F. Ball and Co.’s Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS vinyl adhesive, a revolutionary development in temperature-tolerant adhesives, has been used to install vinyl flooring as part of the refurbishment of the Wellington College fitness centre, Berkshire.Vulcan Flooring was contracted to install 70m2 of luxury vinyl tiles over a subfloor that was part sand/cement screed and part plywood raised platform.After removing the existing floorcovering, the contractor built up the raised platform with timber, chipboard and plywood and applied Stopgap 1200 Pro smoothing underlayment over the raised platform and the screed subfloor.

Vulcan Flooring then used new Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS temperature-tolerant vinyl adhesive to adhere the floorcoverings.

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Hardwearing commercial vinyl flooring from Polyflor’s safety and homogeneous flooring collections was recently installed through new facilities at Cheshunt School, Hertfordshire. Approximately 2000m² of flooring from Polyflor’s Mystique PUR, Prestige PUR and Polysafe Mosaic PUR ranges was fitted at the school. Ideally suited to busy education environments, Mystique PUR in Titanio was used in classrooms while Prestige PUR in Grey Marl was chosen for corridors, staircases and other circulation areas. Polysafe Mosaic PUR safety flooring in ‘Grey Fusion’ was selected for use in the school’s science classrooms and toilets areas. This high specification, decorative safety vinyl flooring combines the assurance of sustainable slip resistance with high durability for years of performance. * info@polyflor.com

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Armstrong Ceilings’ new green video showcases recycling benefits

A look at the value that Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ pioneering recycling schemes bring to saving the environment, and contractors’ money, is given in a new green video.The two-minute video showcases the benefits for specifiers, main contractors and installers in signing up to Armstrong’s peerless green philosophy.This is to leave as small a footprint as possible through its commitment to employing energy savings, sustainable water management, waste reduction and more greenery for a healthy working and living environment.The video explains how the company’s recycling programmes for demolition, construction and renovation schemes have saved 15 million m2 of old ceiling tiles globally and diverted 61,000 tonnes of waste from landfill. * recycleyourceilings@armstrong.com

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BIM The overarching theme for this year’s event centres around working towards ‘Digital Built Britain’

Annual RICS BIM Conference unites BIM leaders The annual RICS BIM Conference returns once again on 6th June 2017, bringing together those leading the way in the BIM arena.

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ix months on from the launch of the UK BIM Alliance’s ‘BIM in the UK: Past, Present & Future’ – which targets BIM adoption levels of 75% across the supply and demand chain – in the opening keynote, Anne Kemp, Director of BIM Strategy and Development at Atkins and Chair of the UK BIM Alliance, will review how the strategy is developing.

Speaking ahead of the conference, Anne said: “The UK’s position as a global leader in the digitisation of the built environment is well established, but challenges to adoption of BIM remain.The UK BIM Alliance is delighted to support this key conference as we attempt to drive the continued implementation of BIM Level 2.”

Following the opening keynote, a panel discussion – which includes Founding Director of The B1M, Fred Mills – will focus on the role of professional bodies in creating a future facing the built environment industry.

It’s an opportunity to debate and discuss with the panel, the ground level concerns

and barriers to BIM adoption in an industry comprising mainly small and medium-sized businesses.

The overarching theme for this year’s event centres around working towards ‘Digital Built Britain’. At present, a key challenge for the construction sector is how to match digital progress made by other industries – a topic to be covered

by Mark Bew MBE, Chairman of the UK Government BIM Task Group in the closing keynote. Combining the Digital Economy, Smart Cities and the ‘Internet of Things’, all against a backdrop of diminishing resources, urbanisation and global competition, the vision for Digital Built Britain is undoubtedly ambitious, but is it deliverable?

Acknowledging the ever-increasing importance placed on the operational stages of a project, new to this year’s conference will be dedicated breakout sessions for facilities managers, which are set to be led

by Christine Gausden, Chair of BIM4FM. Alongside this, David Philp, Global BIM/IM

Consultancy Director at AECOM, will chair sessions specifically for cost and project managers.

Other key areas to be covered include the importance of ensuring security in common data environments, with a session to be led by Hugh Boyes, Cyber Security Lead at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Also, the increasing use of geospatial data in BIM projects will be outlined.

Throughout the day, delegates will hear expert advice and guidance on effective routes to early engagement and collaboration, and best practice approaches to project handover. Plus, they will receive updates on key guidance designed to inform and improve BIM practices.

To book onto this year’s event or to read the full programme, please visit the website.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Understanding the nature of the risks and the roofing technologies available for different applications is critical to avoiding serious defects and the risk of litigation

Can Sika Liquid Plastics help you manage risk?

With changes to CDM regulations now placing accountability for the safety and integrity of a completed project solely with the principal designer, specification considerations which could impact on the risk of defects or failures have never been more topical.

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hen it comes to roofing, wind uplift is not the only risk.

Failure to comply with Building Regulations, fire hazards from hot works, condensation and drainage issues are all areas that can cause such significant defects.These threats can compromise structural integrity, reduce the service life of the building, but most importantly pose

a health and safety hazard to occupiers, contractors or the public.

Understanding the nature of the risks and the roofing technologies available for different applications is critical to avoiding serious defects and the risk of litigation.This is why Sika Liquid Plastics has developed a RICSapproved CPD seminar called ‘Managing Risk for the Principal Designer’.

Sika’s latest CPD highlights the various training options available from reputable manufacturers to approved contractors to enhance understanding of risks that may be overlooked at specification stage

Contributing an hour of CPD points towards designers’ professional development targets, the CPD has been compiled to aid designers when selecting roofing solutions.

Not only will it enable them to understand the risks associated with different types of roofing systems and how these can be avoided, it will also equip attendees with the roofing specification knowledge they need to meet current and predicted legislative requirements.

Roofing is often included in a project as a performance specification with the principal designer enabling the contractor to select the proprietary system or even the roofing technology used.While this option often results in a high standard of completed project by tapping into the expertise of the contracting sector, the CPD Sika Liquid Plastics has compiled helps define the risks associated with substrate type, building use, location and wind calculations.This information will help specifiers deepen their knowledge of roofing system performance, service life and guarantees.

Reputable manufacturers should always take responsibility to undertake the wind load calculation, which in turn specifies the entire system. However, no matter how well the calculation is conducted, it is the responsibility of the approved roofing contractor to work in line with the requirements set out by the calculation.

Sika’s latest CPD highlights the various training options available from reputable manufacturers to approved contractors to enhance understanding of risks that may be overlooked at specification stage. Ultimately the long-term integrity of the roof depends on an accurate specification, the quality of the system and the skill of the installation team.

The new CPD is just one of a number of seminars offered by Sika. To book a ‘Managing Risk for the Principal Designer’ session or find out more about the other CPD Seminars that Sika can offer, please contact Sika Liquid Plastics.

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BIM Level 2 – are you in the 90% that believes the industry is not ready?

Last April, the Government’s BIM mandate came into force, requiring all centrally-procured public sector building projects to be BIM Level 2 compliant. However, many people still do not fully understand BIM. This was highlighted in the results of NBS’ 2016 National BIM Survey, which revealed that 41% of respondents are unclear on what they need to do to comply and 90% perceiving the construction industry as not ready for BIM. Here, Nigel Blacklock,Technical Director at flat roof manufacturer, Bauder, investigates further.

Benefits of BIM The fundamental benefits outlined by the Government are lower costs (through the reduction of waste), faster delivery and lower emissions; but beyond this is the opportunity for greater levels of quality control, collaboration, efficiency, asset and

risk management, maintenance, sustainability and exploration of ‘what if’ scenarios.

Challenges for BIM One of the challenges that needs addressing is the broad gap in BIM knowledge and skills across the industry.Another significant challenge is the lack of BIM objects currently available and, more specifically, the lack of bespoke objects available, which may explain why only 37% of people use the models from project inception through to completion.

Bauder and bespoke BIM At Bauder, we acknowledge these challenges, which is why we support our clients and

suppliers with the development of their own BIM knowledge and objects.This is why we have created a comprehensive library of BIM objects that includes models for all of our bituminous, single-ply, cold liquid-applied, hot melt and green roof system options, which can easily be dropped into 3D models and plans.

These objects follow the specific standards set out by NBS that support best design practice and are available for free download in Revit format both on the National BIM Library and Bauder’s website.

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Construction starts on IKO’s insulation factory at Alconbury Weald IKO PLC held a ‘spade in the ground’ event on Friday 10th March to mark the start of construction of its 470,000ft² PIR insulation factory at the Alconbury Weald development in Cambridgeshire.

The new factory is a real ‘good news’ story for the UK’s energy savings, business and manufacturing. It represents a £30m investment by IKO and will make a significant contribution to the construction industry and the local community – creating up to 160 jobs in the area. Tim Leathes, of commercial developer Urban&Civic, says: “IKO is a great addition to the growing community, and we are pleased this incredible location can provide their first UK insulation manufacturing base.” * marketing.uk@iko.com

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Redland boosts tile manufacture with multimillionpound investment Redland has announced that it is to build a new manufacturing line for its plain-tile appearance product, DuoPlain, and largeformat concrete tiles and slates. The new line, which will come on stream later this year, will be located at the company’s Shawell plant, its most centrallylocated facility. Work on the installation is underway and a number of new skilled jobs will be created when production commences. Commenting on the announcement, Georg Harrasser, CEO of the Braas Monier Building Group – Redland’s parent – said: “The new line gives us not only increased capacity, but also increased flexibility, improving our ability to meet the growing UK market demands for specific roof tile formats.” * marketing.redland@monier.com

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Firestone move signals growth

Firestone Building Products has completed a move to new offices and stockholding facilities, incorporating a new ‘Building Products University Training Centre’, as part of a major expansion plan. Moving to Premier Park,Winsford Industrial Estate, Cheshire, and almost trebling its accommodation to enable the expansion of its office team and enhance stockholding and training capabilities, the move is designed to help support and create jobs by enhancing its Building Products University facilities for architects and other specifiers, as well as providing practical and theory training for existing, and potential, Firestone roofers and lining installers.

Firestone will now be able to store more EPDM and TPO membranes, alongside ancillary fixings, tapes and adhesives.

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J James Latham has announced the latest addition to its portfolio, a new range of charred Accoya cladding

The Accoya cladding that’s exciting architects As one of the UK’s biggest independent distributors of timber and panel products, James Latham has announced the latest addition to its portfolio, a new range of charred Accoya cladding.

This latest innovative use of Accoya pays homage to the traditional Japanese technique of ‘Shou-Sugi-Ban’, in which timber is burned

ames Latham has been a leading distributor of Accoya wood in the UK for more than six years and has seen its popularity grow significantly, to the point where it is now becoming the material of choice for exterior applications as it can be used for virtually anything, from windows to doors, decking to cladding and siding.

This latest innovative use of Accoya – developed by Exterior Solutions Limited – pays homage to the traditional Japanese technique of ‘Shou-Sugi-Ban’, in which timber is burned to provide a beautiful, distinctive, unique and long-lasting wood cladding, and it has already made a big impact with architects.

Richard Mosson, Group Cladding and Decking Manager at James Latham, explained: “The reaction so far from the market and our customers who have seen Shou-Sugi-Ban is astonishing, it really does have the wow factor, and the enquiries we are receiving are growing by the day.

“And because it has been developed using the most durable and stable timber available and has the credibility of a product that is the result of decades of research and development, which brought together a long-established, extensivelyproven wood modification technique and leading-edge patented technology, I have no doubt in my mind that it will be a big success for us.”

Richard continued: “Charred timber cladding is becoming increasingly popular in the specification market and this is a modern application of the ancient Japanese art of burning timber to provide a beautiful and long-lasting wood cladding.

Traditional techniques are used to give uniqueness to each individual project and there are lots of finishes and textures available for both interior and exterior projects – from the traditional, highly charred, heavily textured-looking cladding, to the sleek and contemporary finish.”

Shou-Sugi-Ban Accoya cladding is available across Latham’s nationwide network of depots in finished dimensions of 19 x 145mm (planed tongue and groove profile) and in three charring styles – Shosai, Shizen and Tenki. Other section sizes and profiles are available on request.

For more information on this latest addition to James Latham’s portfolio, please visit the company’s website.

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The Lindapter Hollo-Bolt has an extensive range of independent approvals, including CE Mark, Los Angeles Research Report (LARR) and full seismic approval from ICC-ES for all seismic design categories (A-F). In addition, the Hollo-Bolt is the only expansion bolt for structural steel that features in the SCI/BCSA joint publication, ‘Joints in Steel Construction – Simple Connections’ (also known as the Green Book).

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High capacity surface water drainage for Primark Distribution Centre, Kettering The Primark Distribution Centre near Kettering was developed by London Metric Property. Known as Thunderbird 2, the £77m facility comprises a 93,000m2 warehouse, some 5000m² of office space and 50,000m² of hardstanding with parking for 175 HGVs and 530 cars.

A major earthworks operation was necessary to level the ground and create the vast plateau on which the building and hardstandings were constructed.

With such a large hardstanding area, an effective surface water drainage system was essential.

Having supplied high capacity surface water drainage channels for hardstanding areas at numerous distribution centres throughout the UK, Hauraton was confident its RECYFIX HICAP high capacity channels would comply with the stringent specification asked for by the contractors.

It was decided to drain the hardstanding area using four sizes of RECYFIX HICAP – 100, 200, 300 and 680 because of their overall volume capacities. As well as straight runs of 100 and 200 channels, the 200, 300 and 680 sizes were installed in a step fall arrangement providing an enhanced water volume for these runs of 366,324 litres per metre (l/m). All the sizes supplied had fixed ductile iron and 14mm open slot inlets finished with KTL – a rust-resistant coating.

All 1229m of RECYFIX HICAP channel installed complied with loading category Class F900 (900kN).

In addition, some 200m of Hauraton FASERFIX KS 100 channel with HEELSAFE ductile iron gratings were also installed in the site car parks, requiring a loading category of Class C250 (250kN). The gratings were also specified with a KTL coating.

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Avire chooses new Sales Director

Tom Davies has been appointed EIMEA Sales Director at lift safety and communication specialist, Avire. “This is a very exciting time to be joining Avire,” comments Tom. “With a strong brand heritage in the lift industry, we will continue to grow by developing innovative new products, supported by increased investment in our local presence to ensure we deliver the very best service and support.Tom joins Avire from Instron, where he was EMEA Commercial Director.

He has a degree in materials engineering and science from the University of Wales, Swansea, and experience in selling channels, strategic product marketing and innovation programmes.

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The 2017 edition of Simpson Strong-Tie’s flagship catalogue is here. Alongside one of the UK’s largest ranges of connectors for timber and masonry construction, sit over a dozen new products and several range extensions, including: post bases, I-joist hangers, angle brackets, structural screws and masonry ties. The catalogue is also brimming with installation advice, performance characteristics and safe working loads. Sales Director, Jon Head, comments: “We’ve really pushed the boat out to increase our core range, which, coupled with our rapid made-to-order service, we really can say that if we don’t have it, you don’t need it.” * sgreenway@strongtie.eu

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OrganoWood makes timber cladding sustainable OrganoWood, a leading sustainable wood protection specialist, is fast becoming known as having the ideal solution to protect and strengthen all types of timber cladding. With strong sustainable and aesthetic qualities, OrganoWood provides architects, professionals and end-users with an environmentally-friendly, durable wood protection system that ensures longevity without using harsh chemicals. OrganoWood is a tried and tested ecological alternative to pressure-treated finishes, producing products that offer aesthetically-pleasing and sustainable results. Featuring three leading products – OrganoWood 01 Protection, OrganoWood 02 Repellent and OrganoWood 03 Cleaner – the system provides a wood protection treatment that protects and aesthetically enhances external timber cladding from exterior elements. * info@organowood.co.uk

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CORE Landscape Products launches flexible edging CORE Landscape Products has launched CORE Edge, a new flexible steel edging that provides the perfect edge restraint for a variety of applications and materials.

Available in three different sizes for domestic and commercial use, CORE Edge’s new design is manufactured to make the edging stronger.

Steel thickness and length options include

1.6 by 1075mm for domestic applications – available in packs of five – and a 2.5mm-thick option with a choice of 1075 and 2275mm length options for commercial applications.

The new CORE Edge range features a unique fold along the centre of the groundspike to reinforce and strengthen the spike, making it ideal for tougher ground conditions, however, if soft ground is encountered, there’s an innovative spike extension that simply fixes through the groundspike to house a 300mm galvanised rebar support.

CORE Edge is available in four powdercoated colours, a bright zinc galvanised option and, following current trends, a COR-TEN option – a finish that eventually weathers into a rusty aesthetic.

Quick and easy to install with no specialist tools required, and available in a wide range of colours, CORE Landscape Products has manufactured its flexible steel edging inhouse to guarantee it produces the highest quality at the most competitive price.

The company also offers a range of tree rings in the same colours and design. These options include sizes from 600, 900, 1200 and 1500mm.

For more information on CORE Edge, please visit CORE Landscape Products’ website.

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Senior’s study in efficiency Two of Senior Architectural System’s most innovative and thermally-efficient glazing solutions have been specified for a high school in Reading. The new Reading Girls’ School in Berkshire features Senior’s patented low U-value PURe aluminium casement windows throughout the two, three-storey-high teaching blocks, with the company’s thermally-enhanced SF52 curtain walling used to create the school’s main entrance area and atrium.

Daylighting is a key consideration of the school’s overall design and, as the main window pattern required a specific area of visible daylight to be achieved, the PURe multiframe option was used to accommodate opening in and opening out ventilators, negating the requirement for reverse rebate adaptors or couplers. * enquiries@sasmail.co.uk

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Weber monocouche render adds elegance to St. George’s Park High-performance monocouche render by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified for recent new-build properties at St. George’s Park Retirement Village in Burgess Hill,West Sussex.The buildings are finished with weberpral M, a one-coat, through-coloured external decorative render.

An elegant ashlar architectural detail has been used to underscore the traditional aesthetics required to blend perfectly with buildings already established in this community.The main contractor, Galliford Try Building, is very impressed with the weberpral M decorative render, noting that it is a high-quality material and that the application work carried out by Complete Rendering Systems was first-class and has given the very best possible finish for St George’s Park. * enquiries@netweber.co.uk

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uvex sportsline – trainer-style safety footwear

uvex’s sportsline safety shoe range brings together functionality, comfort and style in a lightweight, slim and flexible design.

Equipped with a metal-free, penetrationresistant midsole and toe cap, the uvex sportsline protects and offers a high level of flexibility when working.The shoe’s toe area is protected against wear-and-tear with a TPU scuff cap helping to increase product life, especially when kneeling.

The uvex sportsline is also suitable for ESD areas due to the bleeder resistor under 35 megaohms, together with the SRC-certified slip resistance and a lightly indented arch, safety is guaranteed with every step, even when on ladders, making it suitable in a range of industrial applications.

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Powdertech Corby launches Evolution Powdertech Corby has launched a new range of eyecatching finishes to add to the company’s unique Collections range. Evolution takes powder coatings into new realms of design and performance.

The polyester resin powder coatings reflect the beautiful patinas caused naturally by metallic oxidation on the surface of metals such as copper and bronze. Evolution can be applied to most metal substrates including aluminium, mild steel and galvanised steel.The patina effect is created without any oxidation of the metal, quite the opposite in fact, as Evolution has excellent weather resistance and durability.There is no staining of surrounding materials unlike natural oxidation products, which leach from oxidized metal after rain.

The powders are all Qualicoat ‘Class 1’ approved and a 25-year guarantee is offered in conjunction with Powdertech’s standard terms.

Evolution finishes are tactile with a thickness in excess of 80 microns and have gloss levels of 10-40% (dependent on the finish), which show excellent retention.

Colour retention tests demonstrate high UV light stability with a Delta E change of between two and eight units after two years of natural exposure conditions.

“Ongoing discussions with our clients have revealed that interest in creating natural effects on metal continues to grow,” said Richard Besant, Director at Powdertech Corby.“The versatility of Evolution makes it suitable for external and internal fabrications, ranging from large facade panels to small decorative elements.”

Evolution launches with 10 standard shades and further availability of 38 shades.These can all be viewed on Powdertech Corby’s website.

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BBA certification for Harmer SML belowground drainage Zaun unveils corrugated 10-minute fence

A high-security fence that resists for more than 10 minutes of sustained attack with specialist power tools has been developed

by Zaun.The company has received a revised Certificate of Product Approval from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to include its brand-new CorruSec SR4 approved to Security Rating 4.The fencing system, which incorporates corrugated HiSec fencing sandwiched between panels of Super10 CorruSec SR4, has been subjected to sustained attack by testers from the Building Research Establishment (BRE) wielding category D tools, including 12V jigsaws and disk grinders, axes, included an 850mm felling axe, a hooligan bar, 1.5kg lump hammer and 500mm-long bolt cutters.

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Harmer Building Drainage has been awarded BBA Agrément certification on its SML cast iron drainage for belowground applications, adding to its already certified aboveground range.The certification covers the installation of foul and surface water pipes, couplings and fittings in domestic, commercial and public buildings.

Harmer’s belowground drainage was assessed for installed strength, watertightness, flow characteristics, resistance to chemicals found in domestic waste water, resistance to elevated temperatures and durability. The certification gives architects, specifiers and contractors the assurance that Harmer’s materials and manufacturing have undergone rigorous testing and inspection in order to achieve compliance. * info@alumascwms.co.uk

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Creating better, more agile workspaces Contactless radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology is part of our everyday lives. From bank cards to smart devices, they help us make payments, access buildings and more. By integrating this same technology into 800 Series Storage units, KI can help deliver an advanced, intelligent system that is extremely user-friendly. RFID-enabled locks that are compatible with existing access systems can be fitted to locker units, cupboards, pedestals and confidential waste cabinets.The same locking system can even be fitted to door handles, greatly improving meeting room management.Available in numerous options, such as RFID-only or RFID/PIN code-operated locks, the new system eliminates the cost, risk and inconvenience of managing key-operated locks. * workplace@kieurope.com

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Bright and colourful learning on laminate

Bold and striking Rosso high-pressure laminate from Abet Laminati is making a splash in a children’s washing and breakout area at St Helen’s Catholic School in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex.

As part of a beautifully-designed first floor extension by local architect firm SK Architects, six new classrooms, a studio and a central breakout area has been added in

bold and bright colours more than doubling the school’s capacity.

Specialist furniture manufacturer Benchmark FF&E Solutions was employed to create the

innovative, scallop-shaped wash and utility stations which were cleverly moulded around yellow columns housing sunpipes.Abet’s brightred Rosso colour in a high-gloss HR-LAQ finish was used to clad the sides of the stations while compact grade was placed on the top, coupling high-performance with an attractive appearance.The compact grade on the surface was carefully routered out to allow for undercabinet sinks and drainage lines to be created.

HR-LAQ is a high-gloss finish available in 28 bold and bright colours. Its unique finish comes from a unique formula applied to the surface layer that can maintain the level of glossy shine while offering long lifecycle performance in terms of durability, scratch- and impactresistance; perfect for this kind of heavy-use environment where children are playing.

Abet Laminati’s compact grade high-pressure laminates are also popular for other types of heavy-duty applications, such as lockers, tabletops, vanity units and cubicles.Their finish provides a tactile, hardwearing and attractive surface coupled with excellent resistance to impact, scratches and abrasion.

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Saracen wins contract for landmark office fit-out in Scarborough Sirius Minerals has awarded Saracen Interiors with a contract for the complete fit-out and refurbishment of its new company headquarters at Prospect House.The fertilizer development company already has a base in Scarborough, however, its move to a bigger premises will accommodate Sirius’ expanding head office team. Saracen started on site earlier this month and Sirius expects to occupy its new offices in July.The 55,000ft2 fit-out covers three floors and will include the installation of new mechanical and electrical facilities throughout.The new HVAC design and fit-out is expected to further bolster Sirius’ green credentials while saving the company an estimated 40 to­50% on energy bills overall. * enquiries@saraceninteriors.com

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Heat network seminar accredited by CIBSE With the introduction of a new UK Test Standard for HIUs and advances in technology, the district heating market is progressing rapidly. Evinox has therefore updated its CIBSE-accredited CPD seminar to provide the opportunity to explore the topic in depth and identify some of the key technical considerations that are fundamental to improving user satisfaction levels and the overall efficiency of a network.‘Next Generation Heat Networks – Key Considerations’ is accredited by CIBSE and provides credits towards consulting engineers’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Ideal for M&E consultants, developers and housing associations, the seminar can be held at clients’ premises or at the Evinox Energy offices in Chessington. * info@evinoxenergy.co.uk

( 01372 722277

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AQATA launches Design Solutions range

AQATA, a leading UK shower enclosure manufacturer, has launched a brand-new range of 10mm shower enclosures and screens, offering the ultimate in luxury, contemporary showering.With 30 years’ experience in precision engineering and robust, reliable UK manufacturing, the new range – ‘Design Solutions’ – offers maximum minimalism with a reduced design that provides uninterrupted spans of 10mm toughened glass, creating a feeling of space and sublime five-star luxury.The new collection is the company’s most versatile range to date and can be almost entirely customised to suit individual preferences, with a choice of wall fixings, glass type, etched design and handle options to create a truly personalised design.

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Crown Trade Fastflow goes from strength to strength in the marketplace Crown Paints is widening opportunities for specifiers to introduce its pioneering water-based Crown Trade Fastflow system to exterior and interior projects.

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ollowing extensive research and development, the UK paint manufacturer is bringing a satin finish to its popular Crown Trade Fastflow range for 2017.

Since its launch two years ago, Crown Trade Fastflow has built up a following in the specification sector as the ideal choice where a low-odour and quick-drying product is required. As the newest recruit, Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin retains these key brand features. It features advanced water-based technology to offer the characteristics of a traditional solventbased product – with the benefits of a water-based formulation.

As a result, the product delivers a highly professional, contemporary finish, fast drying performance and a low odour, as well as slower yellowing when compared to traditional alkyd systems.

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Due to its fast-drying qualities, two coats can be applied in one day, therefore reducing time and labour costs – a crucial factor for public and private sector specification projects. Of major significance is the fact it has also been manufactured to Crown’s renowned Breatheasy formulation, which means it is 99% solvent free – a key attribute which today’s customers are increasingly requesting.

Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin comes to the market following the launch in 2015 of Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Gloss and Quick Dry Primer Undercoat, which were wellreceived among specification clients. They recognised the qualities of a product which performs like it is oil-based with attributes of a water-based system and leaves great lasting colour too.

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Sharon Smith, Crown Trade Brand Manager, said: “We were really pleased with the reception Crown Trade Fastflow Gloss received at its launch.

“We invested heavily in research and development to ensure it offered the trade the right paint for the job for both indoor and outdoor use – and would set the pace for the future in terms of style, speed, substance and sustainability.

“These same qualities remain at the fore with Crown Trade Fastflow Quick Dry Satin. It represents a breakthrough in innovation and all the reassurance of our experience and heritage, which stretches back more than 200 years.”

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Studor has a million on its mind Drainage ventilation expert, Studor, is on target to supply more than one million of its products worldwide this year.

Studor is a market leader for air admittance valves (AAVs) and other specialist drainage ventilation products. It supplies customers through its own ‘ByStudor’ brand, as well as OsmaVent through Wavin Plastics and the Pleura range through Terrain.

“The other one million figure which caught

our eye is the Government’s target to build one million new homes by 2020,” says Studor’s UK Managing Director, Stephen Taylor. “This should open up huge opportunities as our knowledge and expertise in drainage ventilation technology, acquired over 40 years, should make our products particularly relevant.”

Studor has consistently focused on ‘inventive technology’ and has numerous patented designs with patent protection in over 50 countries. Its expertise in drainage ventilation is supported by its close association with HeriotWatt University research teams, which has led to new product developments. Studor also has an active presence within the international specifiers and construction communities and plays a part in many standards and building code committees.

“We place huge emphasis on the technical support and assistance we offer our customers to ensure we provide the right product for their drainage needs,” comments Taylor. “This support extends to providing free in-house technical advice on drainage system design.”

Studor has numerous installations across six continents and its worldwide subsidiary and distributor network extends to more than 50 countries. Its products are found in some of the most challenging buildings in the world such as the O2 Arena, Unite Stratford 1, Ford Field Stadium (Detroit, USA) and Ferrari World (Abu Dhabi, UAE).

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Digital construction with Duravit

As providing the best possible support for all kinds of bathroom planning is part of the Duravit commitment to its customers, the company is now making more than 150 BIM files available on its own professional portal, pro.duravit.co.uk, and on the BIMobject network. For years, Duravit, one of the first manufacturers in the sanitary sector to do so, has been offering a huge portfolio of planning data (dxf, dwg) and now also offers BIM files to download from pro.duravit.co.uk. Architects and planners can find Duravit on BIMobject with the retail search function. * info@uk.duravit.com

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Outdoor protection in all climates with FILA Hydrorep FILA has launched a new water-repellent protector for outdoor surfaces. FILA Hydrorep Eco is a solvent-free treatment for surfaces spanning from stone pavers to exposed brick walls. It protects against water, weathering and efflorescence, and also hampers the build-up of algae, moulds and lichen.The breathable treatment can be applied over residual moisture, for a fast application in all seasons and does not alter appearance. Part of FILA’s award-winning Green Line, FILA Hydrorep Eco is a readyto-use, one-coat treatment that is applied by brush or airless pump.The water-based formulation dries after just four hours, resists UV radiation and does not alter frost-resistant properties. * filauk@filasolutions.com

( 01584 877286

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Copper Loft joins Aqua-Step range

Copper Loft is a brand-new design addition to the Aqua-Step waterproof laminate flooring range, available from International Decorative Surfaces. Offering a mix of warm brown tones and copper highlights in a random stone effect, Copper Loft is a versatile design for domestic and commercial applications including bathrooms, en-suites,WCs, washrooms and spas. It is part of the Ceramics by Aqua-Step range, which offers five designs in a tile size of 592 x 297 x 5.3mm thickness with R10 slip resistance to meet commercial requirements.The product can be used with electric or water-fed underfloor heating and is backed by a 25-year domestic wear warranty and seven years on commercial applications.

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Bostik ensures a flawless finish at London residential development Bostik has supplied a range of subfloor preparation products and adhesives to deliver a high-quality flooring finish at the Paddington Exchange development in Paddington, London.

Working with Chelmer Group, the main flooring contractor on the project, Bostik supplied a subfloor preparation package to cover approximately 20,000m2 of the new development. This included the Bostik Screedmaster Rapid DPM, One Coat Membrane and Universal Primer, as well as the Screedmaster Flow and Ultimate smoothing compounds.

A wide variety of floorcoverings were installed on the project, including ceramic and porcelain tiles, timber, carpet, LVT and vinyl. Bostik provided an adhesives package to cater for the different characteristics of each covering, which included Bostik MC250 Vitri-Flex and Bostik MC310 OPF for the ceramic and porcelain tiles, as well as Bostik Laybond Wood, Carpet and Vinyl adhesives.

After Bostik’s technical team visited the site and carried out a hygrometer reading to test for moisture in the screed, it was recommended that a surface damp-proof membrane be used prior to the flooring installation, as the moisture levels were above the recommended 75% relative humidity (RH). Bostik’s Screedmaster Rapid DPM was specified as it has a fast drying time of approximately one hour, which granted quicker access to the site and minimised downtime, along with the Screedmaster One Coat Membrane.

Once the damp-proof membranes had cured, an even coating of Bostik’s Universal Primer was applied to enhance interaction between the subfloor and the smoothing compound. Thanks to Bostik’s support, the installation was completed within deadline

Long Rake Spar scores at Liverpool Football Club Long Rake Spar was delighted to be chosen by Addagrip to provide the aggregate for Liverpool Football Club’s newly-expanded Main Stand at the existing Anfield ground.

With the addition of an extra 8500 seats taking the overall capacity to around 54,000, the £260m redevelopment of Liverpool Stadium’s Main Stand makes Liverpool’s one of the largest all-seater single stands in European

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football.The expansion plan for Anfield has allowed the club to increase capacity whilst remaining at its physical and spiritual home.

Addagrip was approached by landscape architect, Planit-IE, at the design stage to

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resulting in satisfaction for the client and peace of mind for Chelmer Group.

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discuss the resin bound surfacing element of the project. The requirement was for an attractive decorative, hardwearing resin bound porous surface that would meet stringent performance requirements and provide low-maintenance, seamless paving.

Various natural aggregate blend options were considered to ensure the selected surface was in-keeping with the new redbricked building and club colours. The final choice was BBA-approved Terrabound Resin Bound porous surfacing in ‘Tuscan Pebble’ and ‘Rhine Gold’ blends, which utilise aggregates from Long Rake Spar’s extensive range of products suited for use within resin systems. The surfacing provides an appealing, seamless surface around the podium, concourse and stair landing areas of this premium public space in the new stadium.

Addagrip-approved contractor, Soft Surfaces, installed over 2000m2 of Terrabound Resin Bound surfacing in July/August 2016. Liverpool’s brand-new Main Stand officially opened on 9th September 2016.

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Conference addresses modern property challenges The Property Care Association (PCA) is holding its annual conference at ‘The Slate’, the new conferencing centre at Warwick University in Coventry, on 4th May. Over the years, the association’s event has gained increasing recognition across the industry for the quality of speakers, the relevance and timeliness of the subjects addressed and its lively debate.

This year, leading representatives from a range of specialist sectors join the panel across three sessions.The first session looks at current and future challenges faced by the industry, with the issue of retrofit insulation

under the spotlight. Speakers will include Phil Parnham from Blue Box/SAVA who will talk about the impact this is having on surveyors, while Nigel Donohue from CIGA, will discuss managing the challenges the industry is seeing.

This session will also include a discussion

by Jessica Lamond, from the Centre for Floods and Communities, giving an insight into effective measures and the importance of good practice in Property Level Protection (PLP).

The second session will bring an academic perspective to ventilation and indoor air quality, with Clive Shrubsole from UCL and the Bartlett Institute and Fernando Sarce from UCL both sharing their perspectives on the subject, as well as Ian Mawditt from Fourwalls.

The third and final session looks at the next 10 years in timber protection, with speakers including Gervais Sawyer and Hudson Lambert.

Members of the PCA can purchase tickets for £85 plus VAT per person. Entry for nonmembers is £150 plus VAT. Prompt booking is advised as places are limited. Six points can be recorded on CPD records for attending the whole day.

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BoilerMag launches CPD course on heating system protection

BoilerMag has launched a CPD course on best practice for heating system protection aimed at industry professionals, including architects, specifiers and building consultants. Experts at BoilerMag are available to visit your office to deliver the entry-level ‘Heating System Protection: Overview of Best Practice’ course, which counts towards annual CPD point requirements.The presentation aims to give an explanation of the best practice for heating system protection, including the reasons and causes for protecting a heating system; what methods to use and what the current regulations are. Sections include: improving heating system efficiency, chemical cleaning, power flushing and chemical inhibitors. * service@boilermag.com

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Collaboration is key Collaboration is an important process at Amtico, so it chooses to work with RIBA and some of the most talented young architects in the country to create exciting new laying patterns.

This took the form of a design competition in which the shortlisted architectural practices were tasked to come up with the best creative expressions of the ‘Designers’ Choice’ collection. The result was seven new laying patterns utilising Amtico’s innovative cutting skills and wide range of colours.

Architects’ Choice includes designs such as ‘Tonga’, a bold yellow, white and wood geometric kite pattern and ‘Workshop’, a striking and confident geometric pattern with shifting rows of parallelogram tiles. * samples@amtico.com

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Midland Heart refurb provides improved offices

Birmingham-based staff at housing support provider Midland Heart are enjoying a improved office space after Novus Property Solutions installed new office layouts and kitchen breakout areas at the company’s headquarters. As well as adding new layouts and relaxation zones, Novus carried out a refit of the main reception area.The work has created a greater choice of meeting spaces in the building and ensured better space utilisation by removing or altering internal partitions.The project also involved an office fit-out and damp works at two other units, and the creation of a number of small office touchdown points to support a move to more flexible working.

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Acoustic panels connect history It is not often that architects have the opportunity to design a perfect link between both modern and ancient.

This is exactly what has happened in Duggan Morris’ innovative solution converting one of east London’s old buildings from its original purpose as a wool warehouse into a modern office space.

Another of the architects’ solutions was to use Troldtekt 2000 x 600mm natural wood wool acoustic ceiling panels.These provide an attractive link between the different

spaces in this 1000ft2 building, together with reusing many original old materials to restore attractive life into this previously neglected space. Existing brick dividing walls have been

cut through and the original steel supporting stanchions left in place.

The significance of The Loom has resulted in it being Grade II Listed. It has also been recognised for an award in the ‘London Region Refurbishment/Recycled Workplace’ category adapting the old to modern use with the limitation that no more than half the internal space is new-build. Here, the result is an exciting timepiece of history where creativity can thrive once again.

Troldtekt natural wood wool ceiling panels are widely specified throughout Europe in a range of modern buildings as well as for refurbishing interiors.They are used to tie spaces together with a visually attractive textured surface which has superior acoustic performance and can incorporate different forms of lighting and speakers. In an inexpensive and eco-friendly way, occupiers benefit from a host of physical benefits such as high sound absorption, durability and natural breathability coupled with sustainability as documented by Cradle to Cradle certification at ‘Silver’ level.

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BoilerMag expands sales team The importance of adequate perimeter security

The Justice Secretary unveiled the new Prison and Courts Bill in February which promises to dramatically overhaul the justice system. One of the key aims of the Prison and Courts Bill is to improve the security of prisons. Cris Francis, Head of Commercial Sales at Jacksons Fencing, comments: “Adequately securing prison perimeters must be of utmost importance. High security perimeter solutions, such as fences and gates, must provide enhanced protection.

Jacksons Fencing is the only manufacturer with products with an SR5 rating from the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LCPB).

The accreditation confirms that relevant products have been tested to withstand a determined attempt at forced entry.”

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Eclipse Magnetics has expanded its BoilerMag sales team with the appointment of Bernard Barrett in the role of Specification Sales Manager covering the southern regions.

Based in Dorset, Bernard has over 30 years’ commercial experience within the heating sector working with leading radiator suppliers.Working closely with local authorities, contractors and architects, Bernard’s role will aid in BoilerMag’s continued development in the commercial and industrial sectors. Bernard will also be instrumental in the delivery of BoilerMag’s new Continuing Professional Development course on best practice for heating system protection, which is aimed at industry professionals including architects, specifiers and building consultants. * service@boilermag.com

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EndoTherm achieves Energy Saving Trust ‘verified’ status EndoTherm has become the first product of its kind to be awarded ‘verified’ status by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) – making it the only listing in the new ‘heating system additives’ category on the EST Register of energy-efficient products. The EST Verification scheme offers manufacturers independent verification of products’ performance claims.

Verified products are listed online on the EST Register, which includes a host of consumer goods. In this instance, the Energy Saving Trust reviewed laboratory testing and studies carried out including in situ monitoring of the product in samples of domestic properties and non-domestic case studies, before verifying that EndoTherm has been effective in reducing energy and fuel consumption with condensing boilers. * enquiries@endoenterprises.com

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LEVATO MONO porcelain paver system The Levato Mono porcelain paver system is the pinnacle of external raised flooring technology; enabling the specification of lightweight, slip resistant and attractive raised flooring solutions, combining incredible technical properties with uncompromising aesthetics; making them the ideal choice for commercial and domestic use alike.

20mm porcelain pavers 40x80 45x90 60x60 75x75 30x120 40x120 60x120 ‘Floating floor’ – installation over single ply membranes Eternal product - zero maintenance required – offering massive over-life savings

Highly abrasion and stain resistant Highly slip resistant ; R11 and achieved up to +65 wet in the BS pendulum test Lightweight – 45kgs per m2 High load bearing and impact resistance Timber & stone effects; 40+ finishes available

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Completely non porous Ideal for balconies, roof terraces and piazzas, for both commercial and residential use Fire & frost proof Height-adjustable supports from 9mm up to 550mm