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Issue 110

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Staying ahead of the curve

Cultivating a happy workforce

Connecting to corporate identity

CALA Homes’ newest development takes its

Hints and tips to boost employee

Iron Mountain enlists Stantec to translate its

inspiration from iconic Georgian architecture

wellbeing and satisfaction in the workplace

brand identity for new UK headquarters

Editorial Comment FC&A is a proud supporter of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.

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s I write, the world is expressing its shock and sadness at the devastating fire that partially destroyed the French cathedral, Notre Dame, last night.The 850-year-old building’s roof and spire collapsed after flames engulfed and ravaged through the iconic landmark.

Already, several pledges to help restore this structure have been received including those from two French business magnates who have offered about €300m. French President Emmanuel Macron has also committed to rebuild the cathedral, and has promised an international fundraising effort to restore it to its previous state.

While the cause of the fire has not yet been identified, it is expected that there will be a lengthy and comprehensive investigation. Until firm evidence is found as to what caused the initial blaze, there will inevitably be theories emerging. One possible speculation may be related to the renovation work, and whether the materials or construction methods themselves had any direct impact on what caused the fire.

For our industry, any catastrophic incident, such as this, really highlights just how crucial it is to protect workers and buildings while on-site. It was only in last month’s issue that we discussed the fire risks associated with hot works, and again, this reiterates the importance of compliance to ensure utmost safety.

Our condolences are with the people of France, and we hope that efforts to restore this beloved cathedral are successful.

Meanwhile in this month’s issue of FC&A, Jitesh Patel, CEO of Peldon Rose, explores what exactly is the recipe for employee happiness,Visqueen lays down some ground rules for specifying successful waterproofing solutions and Schöck unveils how its products are involved in the rebuild of one of London’s most prestigious Grade 1 Listed buildings.

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Front cover: CALA Homes takes inspiration from classic Georgian architecture.

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Contents

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News

Features

10 Industry Updates:

20 Build Focus:

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

24 Voice of the Industry:

Future Constructor & Architect talks to Richard Flisher, the newly-appointed Managing Director of CPMG Architects, about his goals and aspirations.

26 Legal & Business:

Cultivating a happy workforce has become an increased priority for businesses globally. Jitesh Patel, CEO of Peldon Rose, explores what exactly is the recipe for employee happiness.

Portfolios 12 Iron Mountain

Headquarters, London: Architectural specialist, Stantec was recently appointed to translate the corporate branding of Iron Mountain into a versatile and relatable workplace for its UK employees.

16 The Crescent, Edinburgh: CALA Homes’ newest development The Crescent has taken inspiration from Georgian architecture and signifies premium urban living since the days of the Roman Empire.

Retail & Commercial: Construction specialists share insights, trends and projects that are influencing the way that the retail and commercial sector is evolving.

28 Technical Focus:

Carlisle Construction Materials explains why there is a new dimension in mechanically fixing roofing membranes.

30 Landscaping:

A new boardwalk located on a coastal stretch in Australia utilises the benefits of Accoya for its performance and aesthetic appeal.

32 Waterproofing:

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36 Floors, Walls & Ceilings:

Ted Szuman, Head of Innovation at AkzoNobel UK, discusses the hot topic of future-proofing design that caters to its occupants.

Event Updates 38 RetailEXPO Preview:

An overview of the highlights and key talking points set to be discussed at this year’s RetailEXPO – a must visit for all professionals involved in the retail design process.

39 Futurebuild Review:

Futurebuild reports on the feedback of its inaugural show and recaps on the themes which attracted over 27,000 visitors to the three-day event.

Niklas Ullfors, National Technical Manager for Visqueen, lays down some ground rules for specifying successful waterproofing solutions.

34 Thermal Break Solutions: Thermal break expert, Schöck unveils how its products are involved in the rebuild of one of London’s most prestigious Grade 1 Listed buildings.

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FC&A rounds up the latest industry news

In Brief Gleeds to cost manage remaking of Clandon Park

International property and construction consultancy, Gleeds has been appointed by the National Trust to cost manage the complex restoration of Clandon Park, a Grade I listed Palladian mansion in West Clandon, near Guildford, Surrey.The historic building was ravaged by fire in April 2015 and an intensive salvage phase followed. Gleeds’ heritage cost management team has now been brought on board to support the National Trust as it embarks on the massive task of reconstructing the site. It will be joining a world class consultant team assembled by the Trust in undertaking a comprehensive feasibility study before construction begins and providing strategic advice throughout – balancing time, quality, cost and risk to ensure the most efficient delivery of the project.

GRAHAM to help students Design, Engineer, Construct

GRAHAM will help deliver a specialist design and construction course to students at NexGen Academy as part of a new partnership with the alternative education provider and social enterprise Class of Your Own. The leading construction firm has agreed a two-year partnership that will see it work with students on the Design, Engineer, Construct Learning Programme. Throughout the course, GRAHAM will provide a series of workshops covering the roles of architects, building services engineers, landscape designers, site engineers and facilities managers. Students will also learn about the role of building information modelling technology in construction and GRAHAM will be taking students on-site to experience live projects across the North West. At the end of the course students will present how they would design and build an ecofriendly classroom.

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RIBA to unveil new Clore Learning Centre for architecture creative activities for a range of audiences, from children and families to lifelong learners. The centre has been made possible by a generous grant from the Clore Duffield Foundation.

Speaking about the new centre, RIBA President Ben Derbyshire says: “The RIBA has long understood the importance of helping everyone to engage with architecture and the built environment and the role they can play in shaping it.

It’s great that our established learning programme, including workshops for children and adults, will be enhanced with this new dedicated learning space. We are enormously grateful to the Clore Duffield Foundation for their vision and generous grant which are making this possible.”

Durham architect expands its team

New MD for CPMG Architects

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will be opening an inspiring new learning space within its central London landmark building on 29th October 2019.

The RIBA Clore Learning Centre, designed by architects Hayhurst & Co, will be a new destination for people of all ages to engage with architecture. It will be a setting for hands-on,

Personnel Graham Jackson joins Acres Consultancy Graham Jackson, former MD at Bell Northampton, has joined Acres Consultancy, extending the range of consultancy services offered to include leadership, coaching and performance management. Graham led the change programme at Bell Northampton that led to a transformation of the Bell business into an award winning, luxury lifestyle retailer of homewares, with an 80% increase in sales in five years.

In his role as a business improvement consultant with Acres Consultancy, Graham will work alongside Simon Acres with KBB clients and extend their offering to other retail businesses.

Following its recent relocation to new offices, one of the region’s largest and longest established architectural and interior design practices, Howarth Litchfield, has made another new appointment to supplement the capacity of its talented team. New architect, Cassie Burgess-Rose, brings with her experience in Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and its integration with architecture as well as wide-ranging design experience. She demonstrated a passion for the role at Howarth Litchfield and will be encouraged to develop her skills with the firm at every opportunity.

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London-based CPMG Architects has announced the appointment of Richard Flisher as the firm’s new Managing Director. Richard has more than 30 years’ experience as a Chartered Architect and is responsible for delivering the UK’s first Carbon Negative, PassivHaus certified office building located in Leicester, a 15,000m2 corporate office in the City of London and the recently-completed headquarters for British Sugar in Peterborough. He will continue to act as an architect on key projects, as well leading on CPMG’s long-term growth strategy, ensuring the business continues to meet and exceed its targets.

Industry Updates

In Brief Bond Bryan & SimpsonHaugh collaborate on new city centre campus

ages and experiences in understanding how the spaces and places in which they live, learn, work and play come to be. Inspired by architects past and present and by RIBA’s world-class collection of more than four million items, the programmes encourage learners to think critically and test the bounds of their creativity.

RIBA currently delivers approximately 320 learning events each year, including the RIBA National Schools Programme that has engaged over 18,000 primary and secondary school children since its launch in 2015. This new centre will increase RIBA’s capacity to host learning activities.

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Gillian Wolfe CBE, Chair of the RIBA Public Education Committee, adds: “The new Clore Learning Centre marks a radical enhancement in the RIBA’s ability to deliver learning activities to general public. It will enable a huge expansion of its existing programmes of active creative design-based education to intrigue and enrich the understanding of our built environment” The new 365m2 space is being created on the 4th floor of RIBA’s Grade II* Art Deco building. Including an outside learning terrace, it features a studio, showcase space and study, designed as a series of adaptable areas that can be used in different ways for the RIBA’s diverse audiences. It is designed to enable an active learning experience through creative making and sharing.

The RIBA Clore Learning Centre has been designed by architects Hayhurst and Co. The RIBA learning programme offers opportunities for people to explore, question and celebrate the built environment. It supports learners of all

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Working in collaboration, Bond Bryan and SimpsonHaugh offer the different and highly complementary skills and experience needed to create and deliver a truly innovative and inspiring City Campus for The Manchester College.The acquisition of this prime site – close to major transport hubs and at the heart of a major regeneration scheme – has been made possible by the strategic support of both Manchester City Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

Construction begins at first Maidenhead regeneration site

Work has started on a major redevelopment site in Maidenhead which will deliver 229 new homes alongside community spaces and food outlets on the banks of Maidenhead waterways. The £94m regeneration scheme is the first development to be started as part of the Royal Borough Development Partnership, a joint initiative between the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Countryside. The development, called Watermark, located in York Road, Maidenhead, will see 88 of the 229 new homes built as affordable homes of varied sizes and tenures in partnership with Housing Solutions. The range of property types and ownership options are being targeted at people that have connections to the Royal Borough. The beginning of construction was marked with a ceremony that was attended by the leader of the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and key representatives from Countryside, the council and Housing Solutions.

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Iron Mountain Headquarters, London

The design team needed to find ways to make the space lighter and to create a sense of openness

Design scheme connects to corporate identity One of the major challenges for US companies when considering office interiors for a regional headquarters is the need to balance their established corporate style with a look and feel that will appeal to the employees and customers of the region in which they are operating.

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Bistro-style seating and lighting clearly communicate that this is a space for break out meetings and social interaction

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Evolving the design brief Iron Mountain is a global leader in records and information management with its headquarters in Boston.

The company had secured a new London headquarters on the ground floor of a Foster+ Partners-designed building close to Tower Bridge and the starting point was to understand the Boston interior and materials to develop a design that was consistent with the global HQ but incorporated local materials and design sensibility.

“There were a number of challenges that we worked through to achieve the result we did,” explains Velimira.

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eflecting a global brand while injecting local personality requires consideration of all elements of the interior design; from the colour palette and materiality through to work flows, furnishings and furniture.

“It’s all about embedding workplace cultures into the physical space,” explains Velimira Drummer, Interiors Leader at Stantec. “For Iron Mountain’s new London headquarters, this meant understanding how we could fit a very high density occupier layout into the space while creating a dedicated social area and how we could inject light and colour into the office while ensuring the branding was clear and consistent.”

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It was important to develop a design that was consistent with the global HQ but incorporated local materials and design sensibility

The workstations allocated for hot desking or permanent seats follow a traditional layout but have been designed as more open units, contrasting with the enclosed work areas in the Boston office. However, they follow the corporate palette, with blue seating and acoustic screening in line with the Iron Mountain brand.

Heart space

The main reception desk is almost an exact copy of its Boston counterpart

“Firstly the space itself is quite dark and we needed to find ways to make it lighter and to create a sense of openness.

“Secondly, we needed to follow a strict programme that involved a total of 80 work stations in a mix of allocated and hot desk spaces, along with cellular offices, huddle spaces and a boardroom.This left little scope for informal working and social areas – but an informal area that allows people to take a step back from the work environment without leaving the office is fundamental to a sense of wellbeing and perceptions of a

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human-centred workplace. Consequently, we had to find a way of achieving light, space and connection with the outdoors without compromising the corporate style.”

Stantec’s approach was to consider the elements that could be carried across from the Boston office and ways in which the Iron Mountain brand could be articulated, both implicitly and explicitly in the interior.

Meanwhile, the design focused on provision of an informal ‘heart’ space and the use of biophilic elements to soften the corporate interior and help end users feel less enclosed.

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It is in the provision of a ‘heart’ space that the Stantec team has created a more impactful sense of openness in centre of the open plan office. This area clearly delineates a less formal space with an oak timber ‘cube’ to create a feature wall and ceiling area. Here bistro-style seating and lighting clearly communicate that this is a space for break out meetings, social interaction or an opportunity to step away from the normal work environment.

Velimira continues: “It’s important to remember that people have different work preferences, so sitting behind a desk in an office might be perfect for one person while others thrive better if they can step out of their work area, perhaps to an environment where they can think or interact differently.

Creating variety in the workplace supports wellbeing and increased choice, without obliging people to leave the office for an alternative environment.”

Iron Mountain Headquarters, London

The design focused on provision of an informal ‘heart’ space and the use of biophilic elements to soften the corporate interior

The biophilic elements in the design extend beyond the plants that have been brought into the space to the colour palette and materials used both in the heart space and the wider office. The timber was specifically chosen to offer a tactile aesthetic and that sense of the outdoors has been carried through to the ‘moss wall’ at the centre of the heart space, which is a back lit image of moss, cleverly illuminated to create 3D depth and height.

The timber of the heart space walls and ceiling has been carried through to some of the high level tables/desks installed here, while the seating picks up on the green of the moss wall, in contrast to the corporate blue used throughout the rest of the office. A piece of artwork in the heart space incorporating both green and blue hues ties together the natural and corporate colour themes.

The carpet has also been chosen to create a sense of the natural world being brought indoors. The corporate palette has been evolved from beige to a more contemporary grey and the design has a pebble motif that gives an optical illusion of texture and this is used throughout both the formal and informal office areas.

The glazed partitions were another feature that was brought across to connect the space with the Boston HQ.

The pattern used to create privacy in the offices and conference rooms is exactly the same as that used in Boston, leaving the rooms transparent but ensuring privacy inside and creating an impression of rainfall.

Creating variety in the workplace supports wellbeing and increased choice

Branding While Stantec was able to develop a design for Iron Mountain’s corporate HQ that moved the space towards a more UKoriented office aesthetic, the need to embed the brand in the interior was a clear priority.

Velimira continues: “We were able to make the space more light and create a sense of openness with a neutral colour palette as the back drop for the client’s vivid corporate blue, which is used as accents in furnishings, artwork and decoration.

“New LED lighting has also made the space much brighter and reflective surfaces, such as the polished chrome arms of the blue chairs in the boardroom, capitalise on this.”

In the main office area, the corporate blue accents are supported by photo walls using marketing images that have also been used on the walls of Iron Mountain’s Boston office and in the company’s brochure.

Meanwhile in the reception, the main reception desk is almost an exact copy of its Boston counterpart but the maple timber of the Boston office interior has been changed to oak, in line with trends in the London corporate interiors market. Brand messages

have been applied directly onto the white walls in blue, while the artwork behind the reception desk is a replica of artwork used in the Boston reception area with the addition of a new piece that connects with the indoor planting in this area using green tones and introducing the biophilic theme.

Velimira adds: “The reception is the first point of contact with a global company in any location so we used the branded reception desk to create a sense of familiarity. However, we wanted to move away from the traditional reception area furniture, creating a space that feels much lighter and contemporary, and we’ve achieved this with a crisp, bright interior and lightweight furniture.”

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The Crescent, Edinburgh Aerial visuals show how closely linked The Crescent is with the surrounding area

An ultra-modern development has taken its layout from a classic design inspiration – which has signified premium urban living since the days of the Roman Empire.

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irectly inspired by the famous Georgian crescents of Edinburgh and Bath, The Crescent by CALA Homes (East) is a collection of luxury apartments, duplexes and penthouses set within the city’s iconic Donaldson’s estate, within the Scottish capital’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The classical shape of the development is paired with grandiose glass frontage, resulting in a fitting modern innovation to the iconic Georgian crescents in the surrounding Edinburgh New Town.

Designed by the celebrated Architect Richard Murphy OBE, aerial visuals show how closely linked The Crescent is with the surrounding area – and how the shape naturally creates an attractive half-moon space to the front.

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Gillian Tait, Planning and Design Director with CALA Homes (East), said:“As Edinburgh’s New Town began to evolve, crescents and beautiful communal gardens were designed to add a level of separation and privacy from the already existing grid structures.

“We believed this to be of particular importance, as The Crescent was designed from the outset to not be just ‘worthy’ of its place on the world heritage site, but to enhance it.”

One of the most prominent buildings of such structure is the Royal Crescent in Bath.

While its fashionable appeal and elegant yet commanding aesthetic was designed to attract the Georgian upper classes, it also catered to the newly-emerging middle class, increasingly eager to indulge in their desire to taste the lifestyle of the nobility and the heights of luxurious living.

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Pivotal moment In Edinburgh, this iconic shape took form in the New Town’s Moray Place – the grandest communal garden and living space within the 19th century Moray Estate, designed by Architect James Gillespie Graham.

However, the pivotal moment in the history of the crescent shape can be traced back to the evolution of the Roman empire.

Following the creation of a new and strong cement, the Romans were able to create sweeping curves throughout their architecture to depict grandeur and space – with their architectural style evident at the Royal Crescent.

Across centuries, the crescent symbol has been used to represent new beginnings throughout most of ancient cultures and religions.

Even the term ‘crescent’ originates from the Latin word cres meaning “to bring forth” or “create” and crescere meaning to “grow” or “thrive”.

Beyond its architectural influence, the crescent is one of the oldest symbols in human history, having been used in art from the Babylonian period in Mesopotamia from 626BC.

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A marriage of old and new

The Crescent, Edinburgh

The classical shape of the development is paired with grandiose glass frontage

Closer Look: Is this the ultimate home study?

Architects and designers have heralded the mezzanine studies that are a feature at Scotland’s most upmarket new development. Boasting a dramatic view out to the grounds and building of one of the country’s most iconic estates, the studies at The Crescent at Donaldson’s benefit from the sweeping homes’ almost entirely glass frontage. Architect Richard Murphy OBE, who led the bold design of the project, said: “These amazing study levels are made possible thanks to the freedom that CALA granted us to create dynamic spaces – with homes across multiple levels and not bound by fixed lateral storeys.

“This is rare – and typically only seen in seminal architectural projects and is certainly not associated with residential projects.This directly enables us to create the double-height living areas that enable the southfacing mezzanine studies at the front of the home – benefiting from the outlook to Donaldson’s and beyond.”

A recessed uppermost floor replicates the designs at Moray Place, increasing the privacy of the impressive vaulted-ceiling penthouse homes

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The Crescent, Edinburgh

The exquisite design of The Crescent manages to capture both the impressive and functional features of traditional Edinburgh homes

Glass-fronted Edinburgh homes stake claim with sensational study spaces

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Gillian Tait added: “The fascinating journey of the crescent shape throughout history, whether in art, architecture or urban planning, gives this shape real excitement and appeal.

“The Crescent at Donaldson’s adds a brand-new chapter to this area’s remarkable architecture and pays tribute to its standing within Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site.

“We’re delighted to be able to now sell these incredible homes, which we hope will become part of another celebrated crescent for generations to come.”

The Crescent comprises some of the city’s most sought-after residences, with early demand already high. Construction started on The Crescent in the summer of 2017, including substantial excavations to create an underground car park to ensure the visibility of cars on site is kept to a minimum once it is completed.

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RETAIL & COMMERCIAL The latest news, trends and advice on the retail and commercial sector Cyril Parsons is Joint Managing Director and Co-founder of Office Principles

Generation Z: Space to grow up in

There’s a new group of recruits in the workplace with new rules, new goals and a set of different expectations. Generation Z is looking for the right fit, in a job and an environment that works for them. Joint Managing Director and Cofounder of design and workplace consultancy, Office Principles, Cyril Parsons discusses ways to meet expectations.

Matching Generation Z with the right job is the best way to ensure success for both employers and employees.

This age group has raised expectations, thanks to social media, and it’s important to them that they feel at one with the work that they’re doing; they have to see the value.

Keep track of your Generation Z workers’ progress and, if it’s not working out for them in their initial roles, move them around and see where they work best. Encourage mentoring and collaboration.

Getting the post-Millennial generation involved in projects at an early stage is key to better engagement and adopting agile working methods will enable this approach.

An agile working environment allows for such collaborative methodology. If workers are free to move about and adopt activity-based working styles, it means that teams can mix and work freely together, sharing knowledge and experience. It also helps with integration.

Generation Z will likely have a better understanding of technology and come armed with fresh skillsets, such as coding, and a knowledge of the intricacies of all social media platforms.This is a great business benefit, so get set to utilise these different talents and learn from the youngest members of your team.

Social media devotees, the Generation Z gang is good at making the comparison and they’ll know if your office doesn’t measure up. They will have heard stories from

friends about offices with gyms attached, quiet zones and comfy breakout spaces; companies who provide subsidised food or beer on a Friday, not to mention the obligatory ping pong table and free fruit.

As with any other age group, listen to your under 23 year olds and see what they feel works best for them. It may be that an activity-based office, where they can move around freely, is enough in itself. It could be good coffee and the opportunity to work flexible hours is most in demand.

The key to getting it right is to give your Generation Z employees space that makes them feel both at ease and a part of what’s going on around them.Then they will acclimatise and unite with the company and the team. officeprinciples.com

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Generation Z is entering the workplace and making its presence felt. Born after 1996, it’s the only generation to be brought up with a backdrop of social media and high technology and it’s a lot more savvy and grounded than those generations of workers who have passed before.

It’s a generation of individuals who believe in cultivating happiness by going with what suits them rather than chasing high salaries and trying to get on the property ladder.

They want a good standard of living, that isn’t necessarily monetary-based, measured less by possessions and more by experiences, and a level of connectivity that makes them feel a part of their environment, giving them a greater sense of belonging, overall.

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Build Focus: Retail & Commercial

Sam Kidd is Area Technical Manager at Sika Liquid Plastics

Decothane Root-Resistant puts The Flower Bowl ahead of the curve

Creating a roof suitable for grazing sheep is not usually part of the brief for a roofing contractor, but, then again, The Flower Bowl is no ordinary roof. Sam Kidd, Area Technical Manager at Sika Liquid Plastics, explains more.

Ian Mercer is a Partner at property consultancy Bruton Knowles

Our time to save the high street?

Ian Mercer, Partner at Bruton Knowles, understands that the public sector has taken an active role in regenerating town centres, but asks is there more to do? have taken their toll on the retail industry and attention needs to be paid to reignite consumers’ love for buying in their local area. The public sector has an opportunity to

The versatility of the Decothane Root-Resistant liquid membrane were vital in smoothing out the substrate ready to receive the green roof finishes.The client had requested that the roof perimeter detail should be green to co-ordinate with the green roof medium so a special RAL-matched membrane was provided and this was applied to the perimeter gutter upstands, with aluminium cappings used to complete the terminations.

One of our Field Technicians visited the site throughout the programme to ensure that the roof was being installed to specification in order to pass the guarantee at the end of the project, and to reduce the likelihood of any snagging works.These visits also enabled a collaborative approach to working with W Hughes & Son to devise solutions for challenging areas of the roof.

lead the way, by putting a clear strategy in place.

Today, passers-by are faced with boarded up windows and empty shops. A new strategy would inspire the re-use of empty residential space – in particular unused space above shops and a focus on encouraging bespoke or smaller retailers into town centres, would allow for a variety of amenities to be readily available.

However, other factors need to be considered. An integrated transport system, including trains, buses and trams need to be readily available, to allow easy, time efficient access for visitors and workers to the area.

The multi-million-pound Dudley tram and bus interchange is an example of how the West Midlands Combined Authority is recognising how infrastructure will influence how people travel and where they will be able to live. Five million people currently use the Dudley Bus

Station but when the tram is added, this will increase how many people travel from Dudley into the city, creating new opportunities for living, retail, leisure and jobs.

The public sector also needs to take the opportunity to work with the private sector, to provide a positive future for the high street.

The City of Wolverhampton Council has already made strides to achieving this by partnering with online marketplace, eBay to help smaller stores online, highlighting how retail and online can work together. By addressing the changing retail climate, the town centre was revitalised.

By investing in towns and cities, the public sector will benefit as there will be an uptake in visitors, leading to increased business, a boost in the economy and people wanting to invest and live in the area.

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To say the past 12 months have been a challenging period for the high street would be an understatement.

Online competition, increased business rates and high rents

A new build leisure destination, constructed as an extension to a busy garden centre, The Flower Bowl features a curved green roof designed to echo the contours of the landscape.

The client was keen to use a local supply chain. Sika Liquid Plastics’ Decothane RootResistant, cold-applied liquid system, produced at the company’s manufacturing site in Preston, provided the ideal solution for the 6000m2 roof, installed with Decotherm insulation as part of a warm roof build-up.

W Hughes & Son worked with the steel fabricator on construction of the curved deck before installing Sika Liquid Plastics’ S-VAP 500e vapour barrier directly onto the metal deck.The contractor cut the Decotherm insulation layer to allow the installation to mirror the contours of the curved roof, which involved cutting some complex shapes to achieve the multi-directional falls, before mechanically fixing the insulation to the substrate.

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Voice of the Industry New headquarters for British Sugar in Peterborough

Richard Flisher is CPMG’s leader in workplace design and specialises in offices for both corporate and developer clients. Through a series of projects, Richard has developed an approach that focuses on how buildings can improve staff wellbeing and productivity through good design.

Architecture – the international language of design Future Constructor & Architect talks to Richard Flisher, the newly-appointed Managing Director of CPMG Architects. Here he discusses his passion for sketching, inspiration Ron Weeks and managing client expectations.

FC&A: Please tell us a bit about your background RF: I grew up in Bristol, a proud city with

a lot of fine architecture – more Georgian buildings than Bath we were always being told – it was the buildings around me in Bristol that first drew me into a career in architecture.

Since graduating from the University of Nottingham, I have been a chartered architect for more than 30 years and have had opportunities to work across the UK, and in Central Europe, the Middle East and China, meeting and working with wonderful people.

FC&A: Had you always wanted to pursue a career in architecture?

RF: During school, I was rarely without

a drawing pencil in my hand and I spent many lunchtimes capturing the shapes of the

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buildings around me; I became fascinated in particular with the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Clifton, designed by Ron Weeks in the 1970s. I did many, many pencil drawings trying to capture how Ron had carefully crafted the way daylight entered the building and fell onto the walls inside.

From that moment on I was pretty sure I wanted to be an architect.

FC&A: What has been your greatest influence and source of inspiration?

RF: The UK is blessed with many fine

architects and many whose skills have enabled them to become global names, they are all inspirational: if pushed though it comes back to the less well known Ron Weeks and his work in Bristol. Once qualified as an architect I did eventually get to meet Ron and even to work with him for a while which was a great privilege for me.

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FC&A: What has been your most notable project to date?

RF: Every project has its fascinations and

is a source of pride. But one outstanding moment during my career is delivering a carbon negative office building in Leicester that is so energy efficient it generates more energy than it uses.

The Leicester project became the inspiration for a series of workplace projects in a similar vein; most recently we’ve completed a new headquarters for British Sugar in Peterborough. This low-energy building focusses on using daylight, fresh air and flexible work spaces to improve employee wellbeing for the 300 strong team based there, the building has training and conferencing facilities, a cafe and focal atrium meeting spaces.

The award-winning Rushcliffe Arena in Nottingham is another project that has been well received by the local community and is adding to the health and happiness of people, which is very satisfying. I have also designed an office building in the heart of the city of London where I had the opportunity to visit a quarry on Portland Bill and choose the actual stone to be used for the facades (making me feel like Sir Christopher Wren, for an afternoon at least).

FC&A: What do you think is the greatest challenge for designing in sustainability?

RF: It’s much easier to design sustainable buildings when you have a blank canvas.

New builds give architects much greater freedom to find sustainable and cost-

Voice of the Industry A carbon negative office building in Leicester that is so energy efficient it generates more energy than it uses

The award-winning Rushcliffe Arena in Nottingham has been well received by the local community

effective solutions and a broader scope in providing clients with the response they are seeking. This is one of the reasons why the headquarters for British Sugar in Peterborough has been so successful in creating an environment that addresses strategic business needs and embodies the business vision.

One of the biggest challenges is managing the client’s expectations of sustainability during refurbishment or transformation projects where constraints can arise from the fabric of the building. Despite this, sometimes refurbishment is the truly sustainable and feasible option.

FC&A: What can we expect to see from CPMG over the coming months?

RF: I really believe the UK has a fantastic

opportunity for exporting architecture.

Design is an international language and UK architects have a global reputation. As CPMG advances its technology and skills to do what we do now, even better, I’m confident we can be seen as a practice leading both in the UK and further afield in the next few years.

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Cultivating a happy workforce has become an increased priority for businesses globally. Enlightened companies understand their role and responsibility in ensuring the wellbeing of their employees at work and there is growing evidence that when employees are happy, organisations thrive.

Jitesh Patel, CEO of Peldon Rose, explores further.

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ot only is happiness a reflection of the mental wellbeing of employees, but recent research from the University of Warwick found that a happy worker is 12% more productive than an unhappy one.

A recent Peldon Rose survey of nearly 2000 employees however has revealed that only two-thirds (67%) of workers currently feel happy at work.While there is variation among industries, with construction and manufacturing workers emerging as the happiest – nearly 8 in 10 (78%) state they are happy at work compared with only 54% of retail workers – the bottom line is, all industries should be looking for ways to make their workers happier.

Against this backdrop, the question on the minds of all employers is what exactly is the recipe for employee happiness? According to the survey, one of the most overlooked factors in creating happy employees is appreciation. 80% of workers said that feeling appreciated is important to their happiness at work, ahead of salary (58%).Worryingly however, less than half (45%) of employees actually say they feel appreciated by their company, indicating that there is work for businesses to do to show appreciation and boost the happiness of their staff.

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The research reveals that organisations looking to unlock the value of a happy team should consider the following steps:

Focus on the workplace environment Half of workers feel that the office environment is important to their happiness at work, but disappointingly, only a quarter (25%) say that a good workplace environment is a current positive about their work.

Different office personalities will have different requirements from their working environment and employers should conduct a workplace survey to discover what their employees want and need from their workplace and introduce the required changes. Small additions can make a big difference and relatively simple steps such as ensuring more natural light and using space more efficiently can really improve a working environment as well as demonstrate to employees that they are being listened to.

Invest in tech The survey found that having the right tools and technology to ‘do the job properly’ was found to be the leading factor in helping people feel appreciated at work, with 79% of respondents agreeing with this.As only 55% of employees state that they currently do have

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the right tools and technology, employers must ensure that workers’ jobs are being helped not hindered by investing in the technology that will best support them to do their jobs.The right technology will also enable employees to work flexibly and maximise all available office space, including quiet and communal areas.

Encourage friendships at work More people consider ‘friendships at work’ (63%) as a current positive about their work than any other factor – ahead of flexible working (43%) and rewarding work (36%).

To build on this, employers should ensure that the workplace is actively helping to develop friendships. Communal social spaces and informal breakout areas are found to be instrumental in helping build friendships at work.

Boost company culture The happiest workers are most likely to say that a good company culture is important to their happiness. However, nationally only 22% of workers currently state that they have a good company culture, something businesses must urgently look to address.A positive company culture will mean different things to different people so employers should engage directly with their staff through a number of methods to discover what is and isn’t working and, wherever possible, introduce meaningful change.This will help create a positive and supportive office environment around the company’s greatest asset – its people.

If employers can demonstrate their appreciation to their employees by investing in training and development, tools and technology and cultivating the right office environment, a happier, more engaged workforce is likely to emerge.

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How to unlock the value of a happy workforce

Jitesh Patel is CEO of Peldon Rose, a leader in office interior design and fit out and a specialist in workplace innovation. The company has been creating awardwinning offices in London since 1987 and has delivered projects for a range of clients including The White Company, Pret A Manger, Heineken and JustGiving.

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Technical Focus HERTALAN RhinoBond is an innovative system for the mechanical fixing of HERTALAN EASY COVER EPDM membranes

The new dimension in mechanically fixing roofing membranes

Field fixing with the induction process distributes the wind load evenly over the EPDM membranes

One of the biggest challenges facing architects is the implementation of the design as envisaged. Many times there is a pressure which may be due to installation limitations caused by weather, resulting in a compromise on the design or the material for the roofing installation.

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eather is a big influence on the installation of the roofing system. It is stating the obvious that the UK and the global weather system is unpredictable and constantly changing.

Every weather system comes with its own challenges, however, there is a new dimension of mechanically fixing EPDM waterproofing membranes to make flat roofs watertight.This feature explores the innovative induction fixing method to mechanically fix EPDM membranes.

Using this method the roofing membrane is not punctured so there are fewer opportunities for the water to penetrate.

In the past, membranes had to be bonded or secured in place with ballast.With the electromagnetic RhinoBond induction method, this is no longer required.

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RhinoBond is an innovative and comprehensive system, whereby the EPDM roofing membranes are fixed to the induction compatible fastening plates and the roof insulation is fastened to the roof structure or the substrate. Special pressure distribution plates are used for this and fixing is achieved by means of induction.

Why Induction Fixing?

No puncture of the EPDM roofing membranes Even distribution of wind load (field fastening) Efficient quick installation – saving time and money Can be used in damp, cold weather Rapid protection from moisture

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Innovative technique

RhinoBond is a patented electromagnetic induction welding technique known as Sinch. Once the pressure distribution plates (PDP) have been installed on top of the roof insulation, the EPDM membrane is spread out over the roof. The special coating on the PDPs is heated using the RhinoBond welding device, which becomes liquid. It only takes five seconds to heat. The welding device is activated directly above the PDP. By placing a weighted magnetic RhinoBond heat sink on the EPDM and the PDP, a strong and durable joint is achieved within 45 seconds. In this manner, the underside of the EPDM roofing membrane is attached to the PDP.

Technical Focus Traditional methods can cause asymmetrical force impact on the fastening plates and seams

Fewer fixings

The RhinoBond system uses up to 30% less mechanical fixings in comparison with traditional systems (subject to the wind load zone and the substrate). Because the mechanical fixing is in the main roof membrane, the wind load is better absorbed and evenly distributed over the EPDM sheet. As a result, the load per fixing point is less and the system can handle more wind with less fixing material.

The fixing system reaches its full potential when combined with an EPDM membrane, such as Hertalan Easy Cover membranes.

This can be pre-fabricated into large sheets which make it possible to cover a roof in one sheet or if the roof area is large, then fewer joints and sheets. This reduces the amount of seaming required on the site and the unique benefits of both products ultimately increase the productivity of the roofing contractor.

Even distribution of wind load

In contrast to traditional methods involving seam fixing, field fixing with the induction process distributes the wind load evenly over the EPDM membranes. This prevents any asymmetrical force impact on the fastening plates and seams. The position of the fastening plate is defined based on the wind load calculations for the property and distributed in the roof system. As a result, despite mechanical fixing, larger membranes can be used and a clear reduction achieved in the seam proportions and seam overlap compared to conventional systems fixed in place by mechanical means.

Since the fixing points are distributed like a grid across the entire roof and not just placed on the membrane joints, the wind forces are supported more evenly. As a result, the point load per fixing element is less and the system can handle higher wind forces with fewer fixing requirements.

HERTALAN RhinoBond

HERTALAN RhinoBond is an innovative system for the mechanical fixing of HERTALAN EASY COVER EPDM membranes which makes it unnecessary to perforate the waterproofing membrane during installation. The system consists of HERTALAN EPDM membrane, RhinoBond pressure distribution plates (PDP) and the RhinoBond induction welding device including weighted magnetic RhinoBond heat sinks and CCM thermal insulation.

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Landscaping

All decking, seating and stairs are constructed from Accoya

The updated boardwalk offers seating, viewing points and LED lighting with movement sensors and timers

Take a walk on the wild side with Accoya decking A 400m-long boardwalk on Australia’s iconic Sunshine Coast has reopened to the public having undergone substantial refurbishment.

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ituated in Noosa, the updated boardwalk offers seating, viewing points and LED lighting with movement sensors and timers, to maximise the pedestrian experience and complement Noosa’s World Surfing Reserve and Unesco-biosphere reserve status. It is complete with a surfboardshaped shower, which was hand-carved locally using Accoya wood.

Architect Grant Calder of Flexure was commissioned by Noosa Shire Council to oversee the design and construction phases, with minimal environmental impact both during the build and post completion, a deciding factor in the replacement strategy.

The existing boardwalk, handrails and public seating were replaced with an all-new wider, curving structure. All decking, seating and stairs are constructed from Accoya; a world-leading high-performance wood

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product that offers significant environmental and performance benefits. Its superior dimensional stability, durability and reliability means it’s not susceptible to rot, warp, shrink or swell. It is a lightweight material which can withstand the harshest of climates with minimal maintenance requirements.The high thermal break of Accoya in direct sunlight and warm climates means that there is no risk of splintering, making it a barefoot-friendly material for pedestrians.

Accoya is sourced from FSC-certified forests and is Certified Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Gold in recognition of its sustainability credentials making it an environmentally sound choice.

The boardwalk has been designed to be in keeping with the natural setting. It has retained 99% of the existing coastal rainforest and has already received the coveted Regional Green Space Award from the Australian Institute of

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The boardwalk has been designed to be in keeping with the natural setting

The boardwalk is complete with a surfboard-shaped shower, which was hand-carved locally using Accoya wood

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Horticulture.This section of the coastline is inhabited by koalas and other native animals, and it is the gateway into the National Park.Accoya is also non-toxic and 100% biodegradable, which is key for protecting for the boardwalk’s surroundings.

Completed below budget and two months ahead of schedule by Hutchinson Builders, the boardwalk features over 60m3 of Accoya wood which was supplied by Britton Timbers’ sub-distributor Gowan Lea Timbers.

Architect Grant Calder of Flexure said: “Our primary focus for this project was quality; we wanted to design a boardwalk built to last, that curves between the trees and offers many places to stop, rest and enjoy the natural setting and views. Accoya was the natural choice – the product combines durability in a soft wood that is better than the highest durability hardwood, and therefore it’s very easy to build with.

Its 50-year guarantee offers peace of mind and reduced maintenance requirements.

In addition to that, its sustainability is important to us – this boardwalk showcases our environment whilst protecting it too.”

Noosa Heads is renowned for its surfing beaches and pristine environment in addition to the scenery of the 40km² Noosa National Park. The boardwalk is along the popular stretch connecting the area of Little Cove to the entrance of the park, allowing pedestrians to enjoy views over the beaches and ocean.

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Waterproofing Designing a robust waterproofing system need not be that complicated

The ground rules of waterproofing design Designing a waterproofing scheme is no simple matter. With rainfall averages varying from a few hundred millimetres to several metres depending on where you are in the UK, and most of it undulating, it’s certainly no level playing field. Even when it is, you could still find your building sitting below the water line. Here, Niklas Ullfors, National Technical Manager for Visqueen, lays down some ground rules for specifying successful waterproofing solutions.

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ith the UK’s weather becoming more and more unpredictable, and taking in to account the local geology, it is imperative to have a varied range of robust waterproofing applications to meet any requirement.

While average annual rainfall across the country is 1.35m, some parts of Scotland and the East of England suffer a drenching of 3.0m and over.

In most cases this filtrates through the soil types until it reaches the natural water table and is far enough below the surface not to be troublesome. However, in places such as the fenlands in East Anglia, the

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water table is at or just below ground level and as a result, without an appropriate waterproofing scheme, a building could be sitting in water 100% of the time.

Terrain can also play a big part when selecting the appropriate waterproofing system. Few parts of the UK are flat and there isn’t a real option to have land remodelled, because it is expensive and a significant engineering exercise.

An alternative is to follow the natural gradient, with the front of the building at ground level and the rear partly below it, or vice versa. Some buildings are deliberately ‘buried’ to blend into the landscape and be energy efficient, while others feature a single

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or multi-storey basement. In all these cases, a robust waterproofing system will be needed.

Obviously, it’s essential the waterproofing design is done at the building design stage and dovetails into the overall design.

The British Standard code of practice for the theoretical design of waterproofing systems for a building or civil engineering structure is BS8102:2009. Introduced in 1990, it was updated in 2009. Whilst it is recognised as a guidance-only document, a number of recent legal cases have created a default system whereby it must be considered when designing any waterproofing scheme.

Know your ABCs

Waterproofing systems are split into Types A, B and C, and range from pre-applied and post-applied solutions, through to integral and drained systems. Depending on the amount of water encountered one or more types could be required. The most common are single and dual type applications. A waterproofing design with a combination of types lowers the risk for water ingress.

Type A

A ‘Type A’ system is bonded to the external face of the building or structure. It is completely bonded and known as a ‘Type A fully-bonded’ system.

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It’s essential the waterproofing design is done at the building design stage and dovetails into the overall design

When a fully-bonded system needs to go below a building then the product will be placed on the ground first and the concrete poured on top of it.This is known as a ‘preapplied product’, whereas if for example, a liquid product is applied to the external face of a structure this is a ‘post-applied product’. Both are Type A systems as both are fully-bonded to the structure.

In the unlikely event the Type A system is damaged then water can enter through the damaged area. But tests have proved the water will stay localised to the damaged area. Conversely, if the system is not bonded to the structure then the water will track between the Type A product and the structure, and as a result water ingress will occur on a massive scale.

Type B

A Type B integral system is generally used when walls that are made from cast-on-site concrete and need to be made waterproof.

There are two ways to achieve this.

Firstly, you can add a special additive, which is done at the concrete mixing plant. This is very common as it is the most efficient way to make concrete waterproof and is also the most cost effective.

Secondly, steel reinforcement can be added to the structure. This will keep the concrete taught and prevent any tiny crack

appearing. If cracks do appear, then water will travel along them and enter the building.

Type C

A Type C system is completely different and often referred to as a ‘drained cavity system’ as it allows water to enter into the building through the structure itself. The water is then collected and managed away via a specialist drainage system. This system is very common if, for example, a building is being refurbished and water ingress has occurred or the building is undergoing a change of use.

Design considerations

Having considered external factors, a waterproofing designer also needs to consider the use of the proposed structure, what materials are going to be used and that the solution will remain intact for the in-service life of the building.

The environment and building use creates risk factors, which are categorised under BS8102:2009 into three grades.

Grade 1 has the lowest risk, a car park being a good example. Grade 2 would include a garage, plant room or workshop, whereas a domestic dwelling is a Grade 3 environment, needing to be the driest. Any water ingress or damp patches on the walls in the home are totally unacceptable.

Once all the background information and the risks are known, then we can start to consider the principles of the waterproofing design.To provide a working example I’m suggesting a domestic house with a basement in Cumbria in the North West of England.

The building is at risk from high levels of rainfall and, as it is a Grade 3 property, it needs to be dry at all times.At this initial stage we will be considering a dual waterproofing system. In this situation, a Type A + Type B system would be highly recommended and is a fairly common combination for a new build.

The Type B system will be an additive added to the concrete and the waterproof concrete will be poured on site to create the floor and walls of the basement.This is a simple way to build a structural waterproof wall.

The Type A system will be a pre-applied membrane (PAM) for use under the concrete floor slab and a post-applied self-adhesive membrane (SAM) for the walls. Being selfadhering, the SAM will stick onto the vertical waterproof concrete walls once they have cured.

Having been laid on the ground and the waterproof concrete poured in, the PAM will turn 90 degrees up the side of the poured concrete floor slab. It is at this point the selfadhesive SAM is joined onto the PAM.The Type A system is the PAM & SAM and the Type B system is the waterproof additive which goes into the pour concrete, thus creating a dual Type A and Type B waterproof system.

However, the job is not yet complete.

Rainwater will filtrate through the soils and into the natural water table, at some point coming to bare against the below ground structure.While the installed waterproof scheme will resist the water, removing the water from baring against the structure will significantly reduce the risk from water ingress.

This is achieved by using an external fluted or cuspated board. Connected to the base of the board is a horizontal perforated land drain pipe, which in turn is connected to the main surface water drainage system.

By taking account of the property’s location and risk grade, the dual waterproofing system, with an external water management system, is not only an effective way to minimise potential water for water ingress, but also meets the requirements of BS8102:2009.

So in summary, while the risk posed to buildings by water can be significant, particularly in a tricky location, designing a robust system need not be that complicated.

By choosing an appropriate system, or combined system that meets the British Standard, the waterproofing system designer can be confident of delivering a long-lasting solution.

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Thermal Break Solutions The original Park Crescent West, image courtesy of CIT

Schöck wrapped parapets solution for Grade 1 listed rebuild

Schöck explores a rare case where permission has been granted to demolish a Grade I listed Nash terrace and convert it back to the residential use for which the early 19th century building was intended. One of the key considerations with the new development was to prevent thermal bridging along the parapets.

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he Regent’s Park end of London’s Portland Place has been the scene of a significant number of astonished looks recently, as passers-by have discovered that the iconic Park Crescent West, a Grade 1 listed residential Regency terrace built by architect John Nash, is no more.

However, all is not as it first seems.

The original Nash terrace, completed in 1821, was badly damaged during the Second World War and restored in the 1960s to provide offices and residential accommodation.

The work though was considered flawed and not true to the original. As a result this is now a very rare case where the demolition of the Grade I listed terrace ‘and its replacement with a more scholarly replica would preserve and enhance rather than obliterate its significance’.

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Renamed Regents Crescent, the project will see the post-war version of the terrace converted back to the residential use for which the early 19th Century building was intended. Rebuilt with new brickwork and stucco that represents the original Nash design; and with interiors that respond to the heritage character of the architecture, the finished development will result in up to 76 grand London residences, nine mews houses at the rear and private gardens

A reinforced concrete frame construction

The roof is a lightweight steel structure, sitting over a reinforced concrete frame construction with vertical concrete columns and horizontal flat slabs – all stabilised by new reinforced concrete cores and walls. Two additional levels

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of basement are being constructed to maximise lettable space. It had been planned to build 80 apartments, but the proposals had to be revised after the need to preserve an 18th century ice house discovered beneath the development.

Deeper still, a number of London Underground lines run underneath the project and the design of the foundations had to take this into account as well.

The target for Regent’s Crescent is to achieve Level 4 certification under the Code for Sustainable Homes. There is a focus on providing systems using renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaics and combined heat and power initiatives.

Ventilation for each apartment will follow a low-energy ‘whole house’ mechanical model, with integrated heat recovery, efficient underfloor heating and smart metered, daylight control lighting installed.

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The entire project is detailed to a very high level of specification and great attention has been paid to avoiding the risk of any potential thermal bridging problems.

Preventing thermal bridging along the parapets was a critical consideration for such a high performance development, because as with balconies, parapets can allow conductive materials to transfer energy through the thermal barrier.

Conventionally, in the majority of cases, the method of insulating parapets and parapet walls is to wrap the perimeter of the wall with an insulation barrier.

However, the Schöck Isokorb structural thermal break used here offers a solution that is both more cost-effective and more thermally efficient than conventional wrapped parapets.

Its 120mm insulation thickness results in low psi-values and therefore significantly reduces heat loss – and there is no wrapping required. It permits a more sophisticated construction opportunity for greater freedom of design and allows

flexible distance between elements according to load requirements. An added benefit being there is no risk of any additional thermal bridging through balustrade fixings.

Other key factors are durability and water impermeability. This particular solution does not require maintenance and there is no risk of expensive restoration due to waterproofing problems.

Another solution from the Schöck Isokorb range, a modular unit for steel-to-steel connectivity, is also utilised within the lightweight steel roof construction. This is a loadbearing thermal insulation element for connecting cantilevered steel girders to steel structures. It can be used to minimise the risk of therrmal bridging in new construction or renovation projects involving penetrating support structures such as canopy roofs, frame system crossbars or balconies. The modular design of this Isokorb type ensures that it can be adapted to all profile sizes and load bearing capacity requirements.

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The product types used at Regent’s Crescent are for wrapped parapets and steel-to-steel connectivity, but the comprehensive Isokorb range from Schöck also offers solutions for concrete-to-steel situations and concreteto-concrete.When any Isokorb product type is incorporated into residential buildings, the required fRsi value – the temperature factor used to indicate condensation risk that must be equal to or greater than 0.75 – is always comfortably met.The range also complies with the Government Standard Assessment Procedure, SAP 2012, concerning CO2 emissions from buildings and respectively heat losses through non-repeating thermal bridges.

Products meet full compliance with the relevant UK building regulations, have NHBC approval and offer LABC Registration.There is also the security of independent BBA Certification.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

The experts agreed that there is a clear need to understand how particular elements of the built environment impact upon the wellbeing of the users

Occupant centred outcomes: the future of design Ted Szuman, Head of Innovation at AkzoNobel UK, discusses the hot topic of future-proofing design that caters to its occupants.

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The debate focused specifically on the recent spotlight on designing for wellbeing and was chaired by Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux.The panel comprised leading experts, including Rosemary Jenssen from Jenssen Architecture representing the ProCure 22 Framework; Louise Tod, Independent Colourist and Creative Director; Jim Ashley-Down, Managing Director at Waldmann Lighting and Flavie Lowres, Associate Director at BRE. Prompted by the chair and with reference to case studies, the experts agreed that there is a clear need to understand how particular elements of the built environment impact upon the

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wellbeing of the users and the importance of incorporating this into the design at the outset of a project. In short, wellbeing is becoming to design and architecture what sustainability was 25 years ago.

To this end, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) is now looking at collecting data on how indoor environments impact on the health and wellbeing of occupants, whilst Dulux Trade, as an industry leader is exploring new scientific formulations also designed to collect data about how spaces are used.The collation of this data, if interpreted in the right way, could have a huge impact on the way buildings are designed across a range of sectors. From education and the workplace to healthcare spaces, this new insight can help to develop spaces that are predisposed to benefit the intended occupant.

An example of wellbeing at the heart of the design process is Chris and Sally’s House – a project led by BRE, in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, Loughborough University and Dulux Trade, to assess how to design for dementia. More than

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Dulux Trade recently assembled a panel of leading experts at RIBA to explore the future of design with occupant centred outcomes at the heart

46 million people live with dementia worldwide and one person develops dementia every three minutes in the UK. Despite being highlighted as a challenge of our generation, treatment and housing for those living with dementia is impacting heavily on social care costs, at an average of £12,584 per person per year.

This growing global health trend requires a radical change in thinking, demanding collaboration and innovation from within and outside the healthcare community to help neutralise the burden on care services.

The home showcases ideas that have been developed based on research, stimulating dialogue about how to futureproof the nation’s buildings, allowing occupants to live well for longer within their own homes.

The Dementia House project aims to understand the optimal domestic environment for dementia care in the home and will see evidence-based design applied throughout the test home, allowing for new insight on how varying levels of interventions and specifically colour, can enhance occupant health and wellbeing outcomes.

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Research shows that colour and design can have a huge impact on the wellbeing of occupants and the panel discussed how this knowledge should be applied not just in the healthcare sector for patients, but also for staff and users of any space – regardless of sector. Considering the purpose of any room for all occupants, as well as the impact of its design on enabling people to use the space as intended is key in any sector.These principles are also key to helping to narrow the disconnect between massive city populations and nature – drawing, as discussed by the panel – on biophilic elements.

Stress-related illness will be the biggest reason for absence by 2020, with 15.4 million working days lost due to workrelated stress, depression or anxiety in 2017/18. Employee wellbeing, and the subject of mindfulness is growing in appreciation and adoption amongst employers – therefore building owners and facilities managers are looking for guidance to help them to develop solutions that can be incorporated into the design brief.

Biophilic design acknowledges that we are genetically connected to nature as we still have survival urges that link back to our evolutionary past and that a humancentred approach can improve many of the spaces in which we live and work, with numerous benefits to our health, wellbeing and productivity.

Flavie Lowres said at the event that “task led design is crucial, as the specific tasks occupants undertake in each space is a very important factor for specifiers and architects when considering the design of workplace environments”.

Research shows that colour and design can have a huge impact on the wellbeing of occupants

To understand this in more detail, BRE is undertaking a first-of-its-kind study which will see an entire floor of a working office building at BRE – and the 40 people occupying that space – undergo wide-ranging testing and monitoring to understand the impact of a biophilic refurbishment.

The research project involves pre- and post-occupancy research on BRE staff over a 12-month period, incorporating physiological testing as well as monthly occupant surveys to discover how varying levels of design interventions, and specifically colour, can enhance occupant health, wellbeing and productivity outcomes.

Colour is an intrinsic part of any design project, with a powerful impact on how individuals use and feel within a space.

The panelists agreed that it’s important to have access to colour palettes which bring together colour research with industry knowledge, so that specifiers have forward looking and eminently usable colour palettes when approaching a new project.

The AkzoNobel Global Aesthetic Center has over 25 years of experience in colour research, bringing together independent designers, architects and creatives from around the world with their own in-house colour experts. They have developed the Dulux Trade ColourFutures 2019 palettes, Think, Act, Dream and Love, which all draw on knowledge and research to allow specifiers and architects to create schemes that promote enhanced occupant outcomes in a range of sectors.

The focus on occupant centred design, is underpinned by a drive for sustainability, which still remains a key reason for change

in the industry, both in terms of the building impact and the specific products used on a project. Industry standards, such as BREEAM and LEED, are disrupting the market by driving considerations for a more sustainable approach to the construction, use and refurbishment of buildings. The WELL Building Standard brings a particular focus to the considerations of the health and wellbeing of building occupants.

In the future, the panel unanimously agreed that the industry is set to see elements of these standards become more prominent as wellbeing continues to dominate the building design agenda. Jim Ashley-Down of Waldmann Lighting explained that as the conversation around wellbeing continues, design principles will become more accessible. He commented: “Occupants will predominantly see positive effects of standards like WELL coming into play as design begins to consider occupant outcomes from the outset.”

The consensus from the experts was that although there was evidence of a considerable appetite for change, a lot more needs to be done to facilitate mainstream adoption, as despite such innovative projects and a gradual move towards design that optimises the occupant experience, the UK currently has no statutory standards for wellbeing in design.To really maximise the impact of recent research, the design industry as a whole needs to review the data produced from such studies, agreeing on a set of mandatory – and affordable – design solutions that can be implemented in all buildings, in order to truly ‘futureproof design’.

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RetailEXPO Preview

RetailEXPO brings together over 15,000 top retailers, brands, architects, retail design businesses and tech exhibitors

The role of the bricks and mortar store is changing and more than ever before store design has a crucial role to play in delivering retail performance. This transformation at the heart of the retail industry is the focus of the Design Zone at Europe’s leading retail solutions show, RetailEXPO 2019.

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he latest data from the show’s recent One Vision Report outlines the challenges faced by bricks and mortar retailers with 70% of consumers saying they would shop elsewhere – either online or at a competitor – if a retailer didn’t provide an exciting or engaging environment, showcasing the direct link between retail design and store performance.

Focusing on how leading retailers are creating these aspirational in-store environments that complement their ecommerce offerings and rewarding shoppers for their custom, RetailEXPO is a must see for everyone involved in the retail design process.

Organised into four micro zones, Lighting; POP, Marketing & Visual Merchandising;

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Shop Fitting & Store Fixtures and Store Design, the Design Zone provides access to the brands, suppliers and innovators at the cutting edge of retail.

RetailEXPO, which unifies Reed’s three leading retail shows, RDE, RDSE and RBTE, into a new single show event that, takes place on 1 to 2 May 2019 at London Olympia. It brings together over 15,000 top retailers, brands, architects, retail design businesses and tech exhibitors.

The dedicated Store Design & Experience Stage will focus on how bricks and mortar stores can adapt to how today’s consumer shops. Expert speakers will provide insight into the challenges and opportunities for physical retail stores as shoppers demand

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even more from in-store experience, expecting to be surprised and delighted by the retail environment.

Greg Klingaman, the Global Reserve Retail Director for Diageo, will showcase how Johnnie Walker whisky is using physical retail to support its ambition to become the most talked-about whisky in the world; highlighting examples from the first global flagship for Johnnie Walker recently opened in Madrid.

Amy Brown, Head of Creative Strategy at Google, will host a case study session talking about the award-winning experiential Google Curiosity Rooms activation.

There are speaking streams focused on understanding the future role of stores for connecting with and engaging customers, insights into developing a strategy for effectively updating retail spaces and how to seamlessly combine physical stores and digital.

Nick Paulson-Ellis from The Sports Edit will focus on the value of physical retail, in a world where so many are choosing to remain solely e-commerce, and how the brand has successfully translated customer personas into the design concept for its new store at Coal Drops Yard.

To find out more about the conference programme, other show features and networking opportunities RetailEXPO offers retail design professionals, visitors can visit the website and sign up online for their free pass.

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Futurebuild Review

Futurebuild champions innovation and lays the foundations for 2020 The first-ever Futurebuild has been hailed as a resounding success with 27,283 visitors joining the event to address the industry’s biggest challenges.

Bringing together senior decision makers and innovators from across the built environment, the event furthered ecobuild’s legacy of fostering collaboration and enabling new business opportunities.

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nnovation was high on the agenda for visitors as professionals continue to seek new and pioneering solutions to address the multiple challenges facing the industry. Futurebuild’s position as a leader in this field was solidified after an increase in attendance among research and development professionals.The event also saw an 8% increase in the number of housebuilders and developers visiting over three days and organisers, Futurebuild Events, have said that architects, buyers and specifiers took up 23% of the total visitor number.

To meet the industry’s demand for more opportunities to learn about innovation, Futurebuild exclusively partnered with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial (BEIS) to deliver the Innovation Zone in conjunction with Innovate UK. Offering a platform for a range of innovators and businesses to come together and share advice and knowledge, the Zone provided inspiration and information to visitors through a dedicated seminar

programme. Key topics included the government’s approach to meeting carbon targets, transforming our economy, and how we build, use and heat our buildings in order to meet these goals. As well as creating a buzz around innovation, the Zone brought together key players to help drive the industry forward, showcasing over 40 innovative start-ups, and hosted a dedicated business bar focused on knowledge sharing and one-to-one expert advice.

This wasn’t the only aspect of the event putting a spotlight on innovation.

Many exhibitors utilised Futurebuild as a platform to launch new products, publications and innovations.

As well as learning more about the latest innovations, visitors were keen to know more about the latest trends in the built environment and the biggest challenges facing the industry.

Futurebuild provided more structured learning opportunities than ever before, with over 500 hours of CPD-accredited sessions spanning an inspiring conference programme, 11 seminar

Setting the stage for 2020

With 2020 a key milestone for many businesses when it comes to sustainability, next year’s Futurebuild will provide an unrivalled platform for the innovation which is helping industry deliver on its promises.

Innovation, knowledge sharing and education will drive the format of the event, with visitors able to experience the latest thinking and ground-breaking solutions through Futurebuild’s innovation trails, exhibitor showcases and demonstrations, key partnerships with government and help in funding SMEs.With a focus on key trends including carbon, the circular economy, wellness and digital construction, it will be home to collaboration and the go-to event for visitors who want to be the first to see and get handson with new products from the most forwardthinking brands across the built environment.

Martin Hurn, Managing Director of Futurebuild Events, said: “Futurebuild 2019 represented everything we set out to achieve as we evolve to meet industry demands for innovation and forwardthinking solutions. From key partnerships fostering innovation to setting clear agendas for a more sustainable built environment, the feedback we’ve had so far is that Futurebuild is the place to showcase new ideas, thinking and solutions.

“As we look forward to 2020, we will continue to be an event for the industry, created and curated by the industry – we are 100% committed to championing innovation and sustainability for the future of the built environment. We will continue to support, encourage and help develop cutting-edge thinking across the industry as well as offer a platform to debate the key issues touching the heart of the built environment.”

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Visitors were able to experience the event’s unrivalled conference programme and dedicated series of seminars

streams and four deep-dive workshops hosted in the Knowledge Forum.

Visitors were able to experience the event’s unrivalled conference programme and dedicated series of seminars across each of its six Hubs, which debated the latest in urban infrastructure, offsite, materials, interiors, energy and buildings, and waste and the circular economy in the Waste Zone.

In the Time for Action ecobuild conference arena, 13 of the biggest challenges in the built environment were explored. From health and well-being in design and maintenance, to the circular economy and the housing crisis, the key discussions were led by a wide range of industry leaders including Cristina Gamboa, CEO at World Green Building Council, Professor Peter Madden OBE, Director at ecovivid, and Jane Briginshaw, Director at Design England.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Stair nosing profile on porcelain tile

DITRA 25 has become a tile installation staple, having amassed decades of proven use across the world. DILEX-BWS and -BWB divide a tile covering into appropriately-sized fields for the relief of tension and are available in a variety of popular tones, making them as inconspicuous as possible within an installation.

AREA: Flooring Thresholds ACTION: Handling transitions between material/tile changes Transition profiles Schlüter-SCHIENE and Schlüter-RENO-T in brushed stainless steel were used to neatly handle changes in the covering material. SCHIENE was used for finishing in areas where tile abutted carpet and the T-shaped RENO-T provided a neat bridge between adjacent tiled areas.

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Perfect edge finishing for a prestigious residential development Schlüter-Systems provided a variety of trims and movement joints to ensure a damage-free finish for the tiled walls and floors of high-end residential project, Landmark Place.

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he 280,193ft2 Barratt Homes development has an enviable position on the north bank of the River Thames, near the iconic Tower Bridge, and boasts 165 one-bed suites, one-, two- and three-bed apartments and penthouses across 10 storeys. It replaces Sugar Quay, a 1970s office building built for Tate and Lyle, which was purchased by CPC Group back in 2012.

The project was a Foster + Partners scheme delivered by Broadway Malyan.A six-year process has resulted in stunning surroundings for those who are lucky enough to have secured a residence, and Schlüter-Systems’ products provide subtle and stylish support throughout various formats of matte and polished porcelain (297 x 297mm, 597 x 597mm, 1197 x 1197mm) and 600 x 600mm marble.

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AREA: Kitchen and Living Space ACTION: Preventing the build-up of tension and resultant cracks within tiled coverings Schlüter provided 7550m2 of its uncoupling membrane Schlüter-DITRA 25, in addition to over 400m combined length of the 10mm-wide PVC movement joint SchlüterDILEX-BWB and the 5mm-wide equivalent Schlüter-DILEX-BWS, both in brilliant white. The combination of these two products forms a complete system to guard an installation against damage from movement.

Installed between the tile and the substrate to accommodate the differentials of movement in the tile and substrate,

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AREA: Bathroom Niches and External Corners ACTION: Protecting edges of wall tiling/providing feature finishing Wall profile Schlüter-JOLLY-MC was used on the niches and external wall corners within all the porcelain bathrooms of the project. Consisting of brass with a plating of chrome, this stand-out finishing trim combines premium durability with a particularly high-shine finish.

AREA: Stair Core (‘Back of House’ Stairs) ACTION: Finishing stair edges Schlüter-TREP-G, a brushed stainless steel stair nosing with an adhered non-slip insert, was used to finish and enhance the safety of the marble-effect porcelain tiled stair core.

The white insert selected not only provides slip resistance, but also creates a good contrast with the dark porcelain tile for enhanced user friendliness.

“We find that Schlüter offers a great range of profile depths, so you can always find the right sized trim for job,” says Joshua Gallagher, Project Manager at Marmi Limited. “This was of huge benefit at Landmark Place, as there were so many different expanses of tile and material transitions to handle.”

“Whenever we order Schlüter products, we always find them to be of the highest quality,” continues Joshua. “Our teams enjoy installing them and never have any problems doing so.”

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Murchison House has all angles covered with Heradesign Murchison House has received a significant refurbishment, giving the University of Edinburgh a stunning new purposedesigned venue on its King’s Buildings Campus. Architects Reiach & Hall turned to Knauf AMF Heradesign to create a first-class acoustic solution that would align with the university’s contemporary design brief.

The project has involved a full refurbishment of all five floors within Murchison House. In addition to housing essential support services, IT, visual facilities and an open-plan teaching hub, the transformed building now enjoys a bustling cafe and student-focused study areas.

The university’s design brief stipulated an increase in the floor-to-ceiling height across the building as a way of enhancing light and space. By removing the suspended ceiling system to reveal the exposed services, this immediately achieved the desired look, but it was important that the architects considered the impact this would have on sound quality.

Reiach & Hall specified Knauf AMF Heradesign to deliver a suspended raft system in the cafe and breakout areas. Cut to create a series of triangular rafts, the 80m2 floating ceiling solution offered the illusion of height above the system and provided excellent acoustic performance.

Meanwhile in the study areas, 100m2 of Heradesign wall absorbers were installed throughout the study zones continuing the geometric theme.

For Murchison House, the use of Heradesign Fine offers a unique design feature that pushes the boundaries of design and its versatility is becoming increasingly recognised amongst specifiers.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Marley helps contractors reduce working at height risk As a new government report puts working at height safety in the spotlight, Marley has hosted free courses at its training centre in Burton to help contractors stay up to date with the latest safety requirements and reduce the risk of falls on site.

Delivered by Midland Roof Training, the two half-day courses included an overview of working at height legislation and gave advice on risk assessment and fall prevention. The training also covered specific issues for roofing contractors, such as safe ladder use, edge protection, fragile roofs, roof lights and using battens as a foothold.

Stuart Nicholson, Roof Systems Director at Marley, explains: “Since the introduction of the Work at Height regulations in 2005, the UK has had lower accident levels than many other countries in Europe. However, falls from height have still been the most common cause of fatal injury of workers in the past five years. Therefore, we welcome the improvements recommended by the

Working at Height All-Party Parliamentary Group and are pleased that the report has brought attention to the important issue of fall prevention.

“Working at height safety is critical in all parts of the construction sector, but particularly in roofing. Roofers will be all too aware of the stories that feature regularly in trade media about tragic roof accidents and as a manufacturer, as well as ensuring our products meet the highest quality and safety standards, we want to help contractors take all steps necessary to assess risk, prevent falls and improve reporting. The training was really informative and if the course helps to prevent even one injury, then it will have been successful.”

The All-Party Parliamentary Group released its report ‘Staying Alive: Preventing Serious Injury and Fatalities while Working at Height’ in March. Recommendations included enhanced reporting and a major review of working at height culture.

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Roof materials combine to deliver thief-proof roof Complexity simplified with BMI Icopal’s Torch-on system Consisting of a series of octagons, the 4250m2 flat roof of Unit 800 at Aztec West is not only one of the most complex roofs in Bristol, it is also one of the most securely guaranteed. Installed by Mitie Tilley Roofing, the new roof consists of BMI Icopal Total Torch Vapour Control Layer, 120mm BMI Thermazone Torch-on Roof Insulation Boards in the majority of areas and tapered insulation for the remainder, Total Torch Vapour Dispersion Layer and charcoal Thermaweld FireSmart Mineral Capsheet. BMI Icopal Total Torch Vapour Control Layer is installed beneath the insulation – controlling the passage of internal water vapour through the roof structure and acting as a weatherproof temporary finish before the final waterproofing system is applied.

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Vale of Glamorgan Council recently specified BMI Redland and BMI Icopal materials when re-roofing an early 20th century primary school. Cogan Primary School’s roof continually leaked and its deterioration was accelerated by thieves stripping lead flashings.To reduce the risk of theft, the council wanted to use a lead alternative and needed a secure interface between the flat and pitched roofs. For the pitched roof, the solution was BMI Redland Cambrian Slate, an interlocking slate manufactured from recycled waste slate in nearby Merthyr Tydfil, a dry-fix system to cut down maintenance, and fixings on the ridge and hip system to mimic the previous roof. For the flat roof, BMI specified BMI Icopal’s Firesmart SBS modified reinforced bitumen membranes, accredited by the Loss Prevention Certification Board. * marketingukandi@bmigroup.com

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EQUITONE specified to add contrast to traditional heritage buildings A public toilet block in Cahir, Ireland, has used EQUITONE [linea] fibre cement facade material to contrast the heritage town’s surrounding traditional buildings – including the medieval Cahir Castle. The project used EQUITONE [linea], which was specified because of its versatility as a cladding material and also to create a modern, aesthetically-pleasing exterior to the toilet block. John Deaton, Architect at Deaton Lysaght, which designed the building, said: “EQUITONE [linea] in colour Pebble was chosen for the building’s walls to reflect the colour of the limestone of which the castle, and most of Cahir, is constructed. The orthogonal and diagonal joints in EQUITONE [linea] establish lines of force and break up the scale of the building into manageable planes.” * infouk@etexgroup.com

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bbey Wood is a pivotal station on the south-eastern stretch of the new Elizabeth line and provides overground and underground rail connections to central London and beyond.

The new station has been developed by architect firm Fereday Pollard in organic curved lines, using natural materials. Its light and airy feel is enhanced by two GEZE bi-parting ECdrive automatic sliding doors doors which are incorporated in a glazed fascia, over which hangs the eaves of the great arched timber roof.

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numbers of people who need to enter or exit simultaneously.The drive uses GEZE’s activation technology to open the doors automatically, allowing travellers to access the station’s concourse through left- and right-hand entrances, quickly and safely.

A practical and effective entrance was deemed essential for the smooth running of the station, encouraging people to cross the threshold and identify their platform with ease, thereby preventing bottlenecks and assisting the delivery of seamless rail services throughout the day.

The doors, which were supplied through Vitrine Systems of Surrey, were installed with pivot protection screens which allow them to

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slide into ‘pockets’ – an extra safety feature which reduces the risk of fingers getting caught during operation.

Sales and Marketing Director Andy Howland comments: “It is a real honour to be involved in this project which in itself is part of an awe-inspiring feat of engineering.

We are delighted that GEZE products will be opening doors to this station, which will play a pivotal role in the success of the new Elizabeth line when it opens.”

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SIMONSWERK launches Specification of Hinges CPD SIMONSWERK’s RIBA-approved CPD on the Specification of Hinges will provide architects with the technical knowledge for specifying the correct hinge for the right application.

The presentation offers guidance on door specification, legislation, Building Regulations, fire and safety in use, CE Marking – MANDEC and the Equality Act. SIMONSWERK has over 35 years of experience in the manufacture of high-quality brass, aluminium and stainless steel hinges for doors, windows and conservatories.The company’s ranges include the outstanding fully concealed TECTUS system and the increasingly popular TRITECH solid brass hinge with concealed bearings and load capacity to 160kg.

For further information on SIMONSWERK’s RIBA-approved CPD on the ‘Specification of Hinges’ or any of the company’s products, please visit the website below.

8 www.simonswerk.co.uk * info@simonswerk.co.uk ( 0121

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When the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) decided to expand its Gloucester HQ, the contractor on the project, Lancer Scott, advised on the installation of REHAU’s GENEO ALU Top windows to replace the existing aluminium profiles and complete the scheme’s contemporary aesthetics.

GENEO windows are REHAU’s most thermally-efficient window profiles. In total, 46 GENEO windows with anthracite grey ALU Top window profiles were fitted in the BSAVA building. Because the GENEO windows are PVC-U, they are more cost-effective to buy than aluminium frames and should the client decide to update the look of the building in years to come, the ALU Top window profiles can simply be replaced with a new colour or design without having to replace the windows again. The GENEO windows are also more efficient than aluminium windows, so will save the client money on its energy costs too.

Situated in the heart of Birmingham’s commercial quarter, the Colmore Building has undergone a £3.5m enhancement project and now offers 310,000ft2 of highly specified office space. A full glass, manual revolving door, manufactured and installed by TORMAX, delivers elegant and efficient access into tenanted office space. Adjacent to this, two TORMAX automatic swing doors have been installed either side of an existing revolving door, creating a comprehensive entrance into the spacious main reception.The manual revolving door creates a contemporary frontage commensurate with any high-end office facility, whilst delivering a solution that allows smooth pedestrian access. It is also a sustainable option, obviously requiring no energy to rotate the door yet positively contributing to a greener environment by helping reduce heat loss from building. Maintaining the minimalist aesthetics of the predominantly glass reception area, the Swiss-designed TORMAX iMotion 1401 operators that drive the swing doors, are neatly concealed in steel casings set into the floorspace, delivering automation without the need for external operators.

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Comar 9P.i high performance window, door and framing system After extensive research and consultation with key supply partners, Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems delivers the Comar 9P.i high performance window, door and framing system.

Research indicated that a thermallyefficient future-proof facade system was required, with off-site manufacture and value engineering solutions that actively seek to reduce material content. Comar 9P.i high performance framing offers two options of construction, ladder frame or mitre frame.

Comar 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors can be hung directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames, creating a truly integrated solution. Building typologies differ from refurbishment to new build, so Comar 9P.i has profile widths from 78, 100 and 120mm creating greater design flexibility.

There are three levels of thermal performance, standard, multi-chamber and multi-chamber thermal foam, creating U-values of between 1.6 to 1.0 for a typical grid size with opening vents.

Comar 9P.i has slim 65mm sight-lines to ensure that architecturally demanded aesthetics are achieved. Glazing lines are flush, maintaining consistent lines for a sleek external facade providing straight interfacing with walls, internal floors and partitions. Consideration is also given for plaster-lines with profiles to cater for differing situations.

Comar 9P.i windows can be open-in or open-out side, top or bottom hung and a

tilt and turn option, offering unobtrusive ventilation. Comar 5P.i vertical sliding windows and horizontal windows can also be integrated into the Comar 9P.i framing.

Glazing sizes have been catered for up to 62mm meaning that future requirements for high performing acoustic or triple glazed projects can be specified.

8 www.comar-alu.co.uk

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Three sets of double doors provide access for a large volume of users on a daily basis

Relcross solves door closer problems at John Ferneley College Relcross recommended LCN 4111 door closers to solve problems affecting three sets of double doors at the John Ferneley College in Leicestershire.

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tanding impressively on a hillside above Melton Mowbray, the John Ferneley College is an 11-16 secondary academy and part of the Mowbray Education Trust. Named after local resident and the leading equine painter of the early 19th century, the college has performed extremely well in academic terms over the past few years, with GCSE results in the top 10% of schools nationally.

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The layout of the school is divided into separate learning zones with double doors leading through from the main corridor into the Enterprise zone for Business Studies, the Performance zone for Arts and P.E. and the Communication zone for Maths and English. These three sets of double doors provide access for a large volume of users on a daily basis, some perhaps more concerned with getting through quickly than ensuring the doors are Estates Manager, Jeff Challis turned to treated gently. In other door hardware specialist Relcross who recommended the LCN 4111 words, the doors and closers are operating in one of the harshest environments in terms of usage.

The closers originally fitted proved inadequate for the job and the excessive wear and tear resulted in the doors firstly

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opening too far causing damage to the structure of the doors and subsequently not closing properly which is a major problem for these fire doors.

Estates Manager, Jeff Challis turned to door hardware specialist Relcross who recommended the LCN 4111.The bodies of these CE marked door closers are made from cast iron, the internal components are stainless steel and the units have been independently tested to 10 million cycles.

The extra-duty forged steel arms are standard as are the double heat treated steel pinions.They are also filled with an all-weather fluid that eliminates the need for seasonal adjustments and, should any adjustments be needed at other times, the LCN Fast Power Adjust system makes them quick and easy.

Relcross Sales and Marketing Director, Stuart McMaster comments: “In hightraffic locations, it is essential the door closer specified is up to the job, although I must admit we get a lot of sales from installations where the chance of an initial cost saving has tempted someone to install a closer that just won’t cope. Instead they should have considered the whole life costs and recognised the long-term savings of fitting what, we are confident, is the best closer on the market.”

This series of closers is LCN’s best performing heavy duty closer designed specifically for institutional and other rugged high-traffic applications.

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Tarmac launches new ‘One of the Family’ campaign Tarmac Cement is helping drive trade counter sales of its Blue Circle products with the launch of a new packed brand positioning campaign called ‘One of the Family’.

Built around Blue Circle’s brand values of quality, reliability and trust, the ‘One of the Family’ campaign highlights that when it comes to having good, solid family values, Blue

The

Circle’s packed cement range has bags of them.

The eye-catching campaign promotes the extensive Blue Circle range, with each individual product being given a family

characteristic that is aligned to the product’s features and the benefits they bring to the end-user. For example, Blue Circle Mastercrete Cement is ‘The Reliable One’ thanks to its superior quality and improved workability, whilst Blue Circle Postcrete is ‘The Easy One’ as there’s no mixing and it sets in less than 10 minutes.

The campaign will be promoted across selected industry media for both print and digital campaigns, as well as PR, in-store merchandising and social media.

Gareth Osborne, Senior Marketing Manager at Tarmac Cement, comments: “As one of the industry’s most iconic brands, it’s important for Blue Circle to continue to drive innovation in its marketing programme in order to drive merchant sales. Using ‘personalities’ to describe the Blue Circle family of packed products helps bring the brand to life in an engaging way. We want people to know that whatever job they are tackling, they should choose Blue Circle as they can count on strong and solid support. After all, when they’re working with us, they’re one of the family.”

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Delta Membranes company round up

The structural waterproofing product specialist, Delta Membranes shares its latest company developments, inhouse training and initiatives.

New company brochures

Reliable BBA Approved Waterproofing products from Delta Membrane Systems Limited

We are delighted to announce the achievement of the British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification for NB 1 (19/5619i1). Koster NB 1 is a mineral-coated waterproofing slurry containing crystallising and capillary-plugging agents. It can be used for waterproofing against ground moisture and for non-pressurised and pressurised water. NB 1 Grey is characterised by its excellent resistance to pressure and abrasion as well as chemical and sulphate resistance.

Our Koster Deuxan 2C, (a twocomponent polystyrene-free, fibrated, polymer modified bitumen thick film sealant) for the safe waterproofing of building structures has also achieved British Board of Agrément (BBA) certification (18/5509).

Christopher Burbridge, Delta’s Managing Director, comments: “The BBA’s certification of Koster NB 1 and Deuxan 2C is a significant milestone for these excellent products, the symbol of quality and reassurances in our structural waterproofing solutions. We believe that this will provide specifiers, architects, engineers and contractors alike with even greater confidence when specifying Koster NB 1 and Deuxan 2C into their structural waterproofing projects.

“We shall continue to lead the field in structural waterproofing and hope to continue our progress by having more products certified by the British Board of Agrément.”

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RIBA-approved CPD material worth double points

Delta Membrane Systems are pleased to announce that our seminar entitled Flood Resilience is not only a RIBAapproved CPD seminar but also CIWEM (The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management) accredited.

Our Flood Resilience, RIBA CPD accredited seminar is designed to provide practical insights into flood resilience, resistance and recoverability technology and covers important topics such as the environmental benefits of flood resilience, resistance and recoverability, assessments of flood water entering buildings (BS85500:2015), specification considerations, design principles, how flood resilience, resistance and recoverability measures work, as well understanding the different types of flood events.

New for 2019 – we are in the process of rolling out three new RIBA-approved CPD seminars. Our second seminar currently with RIBA for accreditation is ‘Reducing Risk in Type C Systems using Predictive Maintenance’.The aim of this CPD presentation is to provide designers with a deeper understanding of the concepts and benefits of utilising predictive maintenance in Type C Cavity Drainage Systems to reduce associated risks.

We are thrilled to be joining the RIBA CPD Providers Network Roadshows this year. We’ll be presenting in London, Manchester and Scotland.

2019 will be a busy year for us. We’ll also be joining the CABE and DCE CPD Networking Events.

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Our new brochures sought to offer expertise in the structural waterproofing sector. 2018 saw the launch of our Cavity Drain, Basement Pump & Drainage, MemTech and Flood Resilience brochures.

We’ve received incredible feedback, which is why we are adding more new brochures to this suite for 2019. February saw the launch of our Training Prospectus with two new brochures due for launch any day.

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Proudly supporting the Women of Waterproofing Networking Group to inspire, retain and attract females into the Waterproofing sector.

The Women of Waterproofing Networking Group was set up to inspire and empower, develop and encouraging more women into the waterproofing sector and for a greater acceptance of females in a male dominated industry. The Networking Group has flourished, and we look forward to further developing this Networking Group in 2019. The Women of Waterproofing LinkedIn Networking Group.

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Powders to mirror the sky over Frying Pan Alley Frying Pan Alley – the street name conjures a Dickens novel and was certainly home to ironmongers and braziers in the past. Now it is the location of Chapter Spitalfields student accommodation block, rising majestically above the busy streets below and far from quaint.

It is a stunning state-of-the-art building, the third tallest student accommodation building in the world, standing 34 floors high, with a fabulous view over the city from the top floor bar.

Gleaming in metallic silvers and pearlescent blues, this is truly a tour de force in using colour and form to reflect light and create an uplifting visual experience. Rising upwards, the tower seems to become part of the sky.

Powdertech Corby pre-treated and powder coated 600m2 of rainscreen cladding using four shades of high-performance architectural powder.

Two metallic silvers were used – Classic Ice, a Powdertech Anomatch shade and

Tiger Coatings 29/90700. Pearlescent grey was RAL 9022 from Adapta, and metallic blue, Adapta DX5103XW. All powders conform to European fire prevention classification A2,Si,d0 and have a finish thickness of 60 microns minimum.

Panels were supplied to storage off-site, direct from Powdertech in ‘site ready’ batches to meet the build schedule of panel sizes and colours.

“Our unique plant layout gives Powdertech the ability to deliver a range of different elements in different colours with very quick lead-times,” said Richard Besant, Director of Powdertech Corby.

“And our immersion chrome-free pretreatment system ensures that even unseen

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and uncoated areas are protected against corrosion whilst the coated faces have a life expectancy in excess of 25 years.”

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New 3D BIM service launched by ISO CHEMIE

The 100th fire alarm control panel from Advanced has been installed on the London Underground. The UK-based manufacturer is celebrating its 20th year in business with more than 60 Tube stations now protected by its industry-leading fire systems. First beginning operation in 1863, the London Underground transports five million commuters to 270 stations across the capital each day, serving over a billion passengers a year. The most complex installations are on the Jubilee line, where Stratford has six networked MxPro panels and Waterloo Tube station has five, while the deepest installation is at Hampstead, over 30m below ground level. The complexity of the systems differs from station to station, but all are fully integrated with sprinkler systems and have a device to monitor the escalators, a location of particular importance in terms of fire safety. Many also have a repeater panel, which allows the fire system to be controlled and monitored from multiple locations within the station.

Foam tape sealing company, ISO CHEMIE has extended the scope of its specialist services with the launch of new 3D BIM technology.The move will enable architects and designers to integrate high-quality scaled digital information around window and door sealing solutions as part of their 3D visualisations and client presentations. BIM is playing an increasingly significant role in the design and delivery of large and complex fenestration projects and installations in the UK. Product information and specification data from the company’s joint sealing tapes, multi-function joint sealing tapes and in-front-of-wall installation systems such as Winframer will be available initially for downloading free as BIM-ready items via www.portal.iso-chemie.eu or an external database. It can also be used in CAD software such as Autodesk Revit, while an electronic CAD product catalogue will be available as a supplement to this as more products are at the planning stage.

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Three Hauraton drainage systems installed at biomass plant The Margam Green Energy Biomass Plant is a 40MW electricity power station utilising chipped wood waste as fuel otherwise destined for landfill. When fully operational the project will use around 300,000 tonnes of waste wood from nearby regions.

Hauraton supplied three types of channel to meet the rigorous specifications for surface drainage of the main concreted yard surrounding the plant, weighbridges and car park.

Three sizes of RECYFIX HICAP high capacity channels were installed in the yard – 3m of HICAP 1000, 303m of HICAP 2000 and 255m of HICAP 3000.The total water capacity of the HICAP channels was just over 20,390l.

By installing this system, the channel runs were kept to a minimum so saving on installation costs and future maintenance.

Factory fitted with 14mm slotted ductile iron inlets, the channels comply with a loading Class of F900 so can easily take the weight of a HGV fully laden with wood chips.

Importantly, once installed the complete

system is highly resilient to the twisting forces imposed by the laden vehicles.

42m of FASERFIX SUPER 150 channels with Class F900 ductile iron 20mm gratings were installed around the two weighbridges.

The FASERFIX channel component is made from the company’s Fibre Reinforced Concrete with galvanised steel angle housings moulded into the top edges of the channel during production. This specification is highly resistant to extreme loads and constant dynamic forces and was found to be ideal for the weighbridge application.

The FASERFIX gratings are secured by SIDE-LOCK patented boltless system.The system allows gratings to be installed and later, removed quickly.

ISO-CHEMIE announces new partnership at FIT Show Foam tape sealant specialist ISOCHEMIE stand (N35) will be marking 10 years in the UK at the FIT Show 2019 with plans for an exciting new partnership and displays of high-performance airtightness and energy efficiency solutions for windows and doors. Set to confirm a formal tie-up with three other sector leaders, ISO-CHEMIE’s move will herald a complete ‘cradle-to-grave’ service spanning everything to do with fenestration – from window sales through installation to aftercare and support. Preferential rates will also be available to customers within the new group. National Sales Manager Andy Swift, who alongside with other experts, will be demonstrating products on the stand, said:“As we mark 10 years in the UK, we are very excited about announcing our new partnership – a move that’s set to deliver a package of benefits across the fenestration sector.We continue to see a growing appreciation of effective sealant products, which is leading to the increased use of foam-based technologies to close more sales and develop new business opportunities.”

Finally, 39m of RECYFIX PRO 100 Type 75mm factory fitted with FIBRETEC heel-safe gratings were installed in the car park.The FIBRETEC grating is moulded from a fibre strengthened Polyamide (PA-GF) and allows loadings up to Class C250 (BSEN 1433).

All the RECYFIX channel components specified for the project are made from 100% recycled Polypropylene derived from post consumer and post industrial sources.

8 www.drainage-projects.co.uk

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James Jones Timber Systems Division forms partnership with Ockwells James Jones & Sons’ Timber Systems Division, the maker of the I-Joist system, JJI-Joists, has entered into a partnership with specialist building and protection materials manufacturer Ockwells, which will see it recommending Ockwells’ Stairwell Hatch System to all JJI-Joist customers in the future. Independently tested and verified, the Ockwells Stairwell Hatch System is designed to provide full cover platforms over the stairwell openings in various combinations to suit all build sites and conditions. Once installed, the system prevents falls through large stairwell openings whilst giving access for operatives and materials.The system is designed to be lightweight for handling and ease of use on site and it allows safe and fixed access to a ladder prior to a staircase being fitted.

The system comprises three parts – hinged and framed glass reinforced plastic (GRP), a steel ladder plate for securing a ladder and a steel box sections adjustable telescopic joist, which allows openings next to party walls to be accommodated by the system.

8 www.iso-chemie.eu/en-GB/home/

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Selectaglaze is the supplier of choice for The Historic Dockyard The Historic Dockyard at Chatham in Kent was one of the Royal Navy’s main facilities for 400 years until it closed in 1984. The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust re-purposed the site as a visitor attraction, as well as including places where people can live and learn.

The Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, SEEDA and the Local Council decided to develop the old Joiners Shop into a hub for creative

businesses. Kingswood Construction contacted Selectaglaze to augment the thermal insulation of the existing single-glazed timber windows

in the reception, office spaces and communal facilities; some of which had to be 30 minute fire rated.A total of 85 units were installed.

In 2010, Selectaglaze worked with The Historic Dockyard Chatham when a number of units including the Series 10 3-pane horizontal slider were installed at the Grade II* Listed Armour Plate Shop.

Selectaglaze installed 25 secondary glazed units to the first floor of the Sail and Colour Loft, again for the purpose of improved thermal retention.The Grade II Listed Engineering workshop, also part of the University of Kent, underwent a refurbishment in 2013.

Recently another building belonging to the Historic Dockyard Chatham; the Grade I Listed Fitted Rigging House built in 1793, received National Lottery Heritage funding.

133 units were installed, the majority of which were the Series 20 vertical sliding units.

Established in 1966 and a Royal Warrant Holder since 2004, Selectaglaze is at the forefront of the product development and design of secondary glazing.

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Building Elements Redefining public spaces with AG’s Plaza Lineal

AG, a manufacturer of innovative concrete products, has launched a brand new premium paving product; answering industry demand for a flagstone that is durable, versatile and strong whilst possessing an aesthetically pleasing plank-like appearance. Plaza Lineal, a premium water-etched, lightly textured, granite aggregate paving that is 120mm deep comes in a range of rectangular dimensions and six colours that can be ‘mixed and matched’ to create a broad range of patterns that blend seamlessly with any outdoor environment.The factory-developed paving is durable and hard wearing with a minimum surface layer of 5mm that is made up of 90% natural granite and quartz aggregate – a resilient combination. * specifications@ag.uk.com

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Aria surfaces: style without compromise Surfacing manufacturer Formica Group has released Aria, a range of solid core worktops in ultra slim 12 and 20mm, available in selected kitchen studios. It was developed in response to the growing demand for a real alternative to natural and engineered stone.

There are three colour palettes; natural whites, cool greys and modern blacks, complementing any kitchen setting. From the outset, Aria has been developed as an alternative to natural and engineered stone, without compromising on the aesthetic, finish, quality or durability of the work surface. The worktops, which are finished with a slight chamfer and polished edge, can be cut on site and installed using standard tools, reducing time and installation costs. * samples.uk@formica.com

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An innovative approach to funding

Moves to bring clubhouse and changing room facilities in line with Llanishen Rugby Club’s brand new, state-of-the-art 3G pitch were potentially out of reach until they approached Henry Howard Finance. Unseen additional excavation costs had stretched their budget and also put new changing rooms in doubt.

Ellis John, MD at Clarks Modular Building, said: “Llanishen approached us to see how we could assist them in staged payments. I had worked with Henry Howard Finance previously and was well-aware of their flexibility and approach, and we managed to come up with an agreement which enabled Llanishen to get some assistance with initial funding.”

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The Golf Classic 2019 – a full blown first round!

Polysafe QuickLay provides swift turnaround for refurb Muddy wellies will no longer be a problem with the installation of Polysafe QuickLay at Cotswold Farm Park as part of a large refurbishment project. The all new loose lay safety flooring collection from Polyflor was specified and installed by LK Flooring across the farm shop, restaurant, toilets and stairs alongside Polysafe Apex which made the perfect solution for their busy commercial kitchen. Polysafe QuickLay made the ideal choice to ensure that the main hub of the farm was ready for its re-opening whilst also providing the necessary safety requirements for busy commercial areas such as the farm’s visitors centre.

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The 2019 Golf Classic, the popular annual fiveround knockout tournament, sponsored by Marley Plumbing & Drainage, teed off last month and it has seen some fantastic golf played in challenging conditions so far in round 1. Strong winds caused by Storm Freya and Storm Gareth didn’t make for easy play but Anthony Searle (Burnham Plastering) and his partner Martin Hayward (Fastglobe) battled against the elements to win their first round. Anthony is a Golf Classic Veteran and this year was for the first time partnered with Martin. Entrants are playing for the chance to win a place in September’s Grand Final at The Belfry. * info@thegolfclassic.co.uk

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Vortice welcomes two new team members Carl Freeman and Kim Ellis have recently been welcomed to the Vortice team in Burton upon Trent. Carl has joined as Sales Manager for the London and South East area and brings a wealth of experience from working in both the electrical wholesaler and ventilation industry for many years. Kim joins as Technical CAD Manager from a building services consultancy where she was Senior AutoCad and Revit Technician. Kim is a key addition to the technical team.The role will include designing and quoting for various ventilation schemes including heat recovery designs for customers. * sales@vortice.ltd.uk

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Porcelain paving system and coordinating internal tiling Surface 360, formally The Deck Tile Co, has 130+ colours and finishes in their Levato Mono 20mm porcelain paving tile ranges. Plus create a seamless visual transition between internal and external spaces with coordinating interior 10mm porcelain tiling.

• For both residential & commercial use.

• Ideal for balconies, roof terraces, garden decking and piazzas.

• Various sized 20mm thick porcelain tiles.

• An eternal zero maintenance product - offering over-life savings.

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• ‘Floating floor’ – installation over single ply membranes.

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The best days are grey Whatever the season, you can’t ignore the impact of a striking outside space.

And with grey the colour of choice for today’s cutting-edge homes, we’ve developed decking to complement your contemporary designs.

Our new Brushed Basalt decking features the authentic enhanced grain of natural timber, without the drawbacks of rotting or warping, and its unique brushed finish mimics painted wood; satisfyingly dull, not artificially shiny.

Grey. Dull. Everything you’ve ever wanted. Happy days.

Discover our collections at millboard.co.uk

Live.Life.Outside.