FC&A August 2010

August 10 Issue 6

www.fca-magazine.co.uk

Education

The highest rated BREEAM school in the UK

Sustainability in Development

A pilot project majors on the Fabric First approach

HVAC

Hot stuff with heat recovery

colourglass_vanceva:Firman

21/7/10

11:41

Page 2

Whatever your scheme, we have the colour

To compliment our range of products and services, we now have IN STOCK the full range of Vanceva coloured interlays The Vanceva colour interlayer system enables design professionals to specify a wide range of colours for unlimited internal and external applications to achieve performance and design goals. Vanceva colour interlayer’s have all the key benefits and performance attributes of clear interlays delivering the ultimate in functionality and aesthetic design.

The Vanceva range can be used in float annealed, patterned, toughened or heat strengthened glass and low iron in 3 or 5 ply combinations.

The range of colours is inspiring for interior design and

corporate identity and we would be happy to assist with advice & technical information For interiors, Vanceva allows you to achieve your own unique look with partitions, walls, doors – even tables, shelves, and display cases. For exteriors, Vanceva adds a distinctive signature to either the entry or the entire building envelope. Mix and match colour to create a truly dramatic effect with glass.

Visit our online studio www.vanceva.com/design to select and order samples.

For more information contact sales@firmanglass.com or visit www.firmanglass.com

Online Enquiry 001

Firman Glass,19 Bates Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 OJH Tel: 01708 374534

www.firmanglass.com

Editorial Comment n atio inform

Welcome Magazine August 2010

Mixed Media Information The Goods Shed, Jubilee Way, Whitstable Road, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8GD Tel: 01795 509110, Fax: 01795 591065 sam@fca-magazine.co.uk www.fca-magazine.co.uk

Editor Juliet Davies juliet@fca-magazine.co.uk 01795 509110 Publishing Director Sam Ball sam@fca-magazine.co.uk 01795 509110 Account Executive Sean Whyton sean@fca-magazine.co.uk 01795 509110 Studio Manager Paula Smith paula@cimltd.co.uk Design & Production Grant Waters – grant@cimltd.co.uk James Taylor – james@cimltd.co.uk Accounts Manager Vickie Crawford vickie@cimltd.co.uk 01795 509103 Circulation Manager Jennifer Lloyd Chief Executive John Denning sales@cimltd.co.uk Terms and Conditons: Contributions are invited and when not accepted will be returned only if accompanied by a fully stamped and return addressed envelope. No responsibility will be taken for drawings, photographs or literary contributions during transmission or in the editors hands. In the absence of an agreement the copyright of all contributions, literary, photographics or artistic belongs to Mixed Media Information Ltd. The Publisher accepts no responsibility in respect of advertisements appearing in the magazine and the opinions expressed in editorial material or otherwise do not necessarily represent the view of the publisher. The Publisher does not accept any liability of any loss arising from the late appearance or non publication of any advertisement.

to Future Constructor & Architect...

I

was going to start this months’ comment on the news of the cancellation of the BSF project, but having re-written this several times as the story unfolds, I’ve decided to not mention it at all. Ooops – too late. By the time this lands on your desk, who knows what else Gove will have apologised for?

BSF improved educational facilities for thousands of pupils and working conditions for teachers.

Many of these schools we have featured as case studies in FC&A.Their construction provided employment through (yet) another tough time for our industry, and the continuation of the scheme would have offered some chance of planning a future for everyone involved in the projects, from initial consultation to the schoolchildren yet to start nursery who would have started their full time education in first class conditions. “In the light of the public finances, it would have been irresponsible to carry on regardless with an inflexible, and needlessly complex programme,” said Gove.

Additionally, this has caused chaos to those of us who organise editorial content several weeks in advance – many thanks to the contributors who had to undertake speedy re-writes!

Not just schools – the Homes and Communities Agency also has schemes which will be affected as a result of budget cuts. Some housing projects supported by Kickstart funding and some agencybacked local authority schemes backed by agency grants, are under review.

I’m not saying you should spend money you don’t have, but surely housing, education and health are cornerstones of a sound society. (A triangular one apparently.)

So do we want to start up a Readers’ Forum to discuss these things? Let me know.

Finally, congratulations to Donald William Insall, recently awarded a CBE for services to Conservation Architecture, and Mark Andrews, awarded on OBE for services to Apprenticeships and Training in the Construction Industry.

Regards,

Juliet Davies Editor Future Constructor & Architect

Subscriptions: Front cover: 1 Thurleigh Avenue, David Long Architects (photographer Jonas Rodin)

Even if you received a regular copy of C&A, you’ll need to re-register with us to continue receiving Future Constructor & Architect, as the title change affects any previous registrations.You can do this by POST, FAX, or ONLINE; with the postal response card in this issue, or by going online at www.fca-magazine.co.uk and clicking ‘subscribe,’ or faxing the sheet back to 01795 591065.

Reader response/product information:

If you require further information on any products mentioned in this issue, please post or fax the Reader Response card, or go online, noting the product’s response number.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

03

I never knew there was so much in a BBA Certificate!

We’re not saying you’ll see all of these in every BBA Certificate but you’ll always see the results of a focused and rigorous evaluation of the product concerned and our judgement on its fitness for purpose.

We inspect product manufacturing and set up a surveillance regime to ensure the product specification is maintained as long as the Certificate is valid. We look at sites where the product is installed, so we can see how it behaves in practice and we test in our UKAS accredited laboratories, or assess data from other qualified laboratories, to ensure that products we approve will perform satisfactorily. And that’s not all - manufacturers are subject to regular inspection audits and the Certificate is reviewed thoroughly every three years.

We don’t leave anything out, so all you have to ask is:

Is it BBA Approved?

Find out more at www.bbacerts.co.uk

Online Enquiry 002

News 15

Voice of the Industry – Steve Smith, director of learning at Ramesys, talks about IT and collaboration in design

24

Legal & Business – An FMB/LSE report describes how reusing small empty sites of up to two hectares could more than meet the UK’s housing demand without building on green field land

42

Profile – Mike Saunders on sunshine and success in Crete

Features 32

Refurb & Renovation – Concrete repairs and cathodic protection at Anglesey Aluminium Metals’ Jetty Roadway

34

Roofing & Cladding:Topping the largest building in M&S’s property portfolio

38

HVAC – Hot stuff with heat recovery

Portfolios 06

Greenhouse – Horizon House, one of the greenest office buildings in the UK, is the new national corporate office for the Environment Agency

40

Education – Rogiet Primary School in Monmouthsire, the highest rated BREEAM school in the whole of the UK

Showcases 11

Sustainability in Development – a pilot project delivers Code Levels 3, 4 & 5 for an affordable housing provider by majoring on the Fabric First approach

28

Design & Desire – The refurbishment and extension of 1 Thurleigh Avenue, amalgamating three existing Edwardian purpose built flats into a single family house

Greenhouse

s e c fi f o n Gree n o z i r o H e on th W

ith the building of Horizon House, developer Westmark has done what some would consider the impossible, creating one of the greenest office buildings in the UK, whilst working to a competitive budget in a city centre location.The development, in the centre of Bristol, has been praised for its innovative design and building methods.

In 2009 Horizon House achieved the highest score ever awarded by the Building Research Establishment (BRE) for its environmental credentials.Tested under the criteria BREEAM 2006, the most widely used environmental assessment method for buildings in the world, it achieved a score of 85.06%.

Earlier this year,Westmark won the BREEAM Offices Award at Ecobuild, where they were also showcased in a ‘Best of BREEAM’ briefing.

Recycled and recyclable From conception through to completion Horizon House has been designed with sustainability in mind. For example, material from the original building was used to build the substructure of Horizon House.

06

In total more than 85% of the demolished building was recycled on site to form the structure of the new building. Other materials used throughout the whole building have been chosen for their recycled content and for their ability to be recycled in the future. Material has also been sourced from local suppliers, where possible, to keep the carbon footprint of the project low.

Horizon House’s design has seen common practices literally turned on their head.

Usually, an office building the size of Horizon House would be ventilated by a mechanical system designed to re-circulate artificially cooled air downwards, all at a significant energy cost. However, the air in Horizon House is naturally ventilated so that fresh air is circulated at floor level.

Warm air is then pushed up and out of a large central atrium to cool the building down.

Renewable energies A highly unusual feature is that the two levels of interior car park are also naturally ventilated. As this is not tested against BREEAM criteria this extra step captures the entire ethos behind the project.

Westmark’s managing director Euan

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Cresswell explains “We asked ourselves, ‘what’s the best way to use the least energy in this building?’ By cutting carbon, we should also be able to cut costs. Naturally ventilating the car park will save 33 tonnes of carbon every year, and over £10,000 in running costs.”

The use of renewable energies was also high on the list with over 17% of the building’s annual energy requirements being supplied by renewable sources.

Geothermal energy is an inventive design feature and key to delivering Horizon House’s sustainability. 25 boreholes have been drilled 60m into the ground.Water will then be pumped throughout the building using ground-source heat pumps to supplement the building’s hot water

Greenhouse

For a building to be chosen as the Environment Agency’s new national corporate office, you’d expect it to score high marks on the sustainability front.

Horizon House has done just that – winning the BREEAM Offices Award at this year’s Ecobuild.

Horizon House, sited opposite the main library, adds sustainable commercial space to Bristol city centre

and heating and cooling systems. Solar and photovoltaics help to make up the remainder.

Water use within the building will be reduced by up to 70% by storing rainwater in tanks and then using it to flush toilets.

There is an ‘intelligent’ lighting system using high efficiency light fittings which are zoned.

The sensors also detect the amount of natural light in any given area to reduce dependence on artificial light whenever possible.

Vast savings With a thousand employees using Horizon House as their base, computer monitoring and control of conditions of everything from temperature to lighting means the Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

07

Greenhouse Louvre windows - the system will maximise the use of natural ventilation

building will reach new levels of energy efficiency. The system will maximise the use of natural ventilation, when the internal/external conditions permit, and minimise the amount of mechanical heating and cooling.

Ground source heat pumps installation - 25 boreholes have been drilled 60m into the ground

But perhaps the most important feature of all in this highly sustainable building, is cost.

Once complete the rental price of Horizon House will be comparable to any other commercial, city centre space, but will offer vast savings in energy use.

Euan Cresswell comments, “We have shown that going green does not have to cost developers or office occupiers the earth and that it can, in fact, bring strong commercial advantages.”

Setting an example By creating a building that is both sustainable and cost effective,Westmark hope to set an example to the rest of the industry.

Carol Atkinson, chief executive of BRE Global said, “BRE welcomes the example

Photovoltaic panels – 100m² of photovoltaic cells will produce electricity for Horizon House

08

that the Environment Agency has set, but more importantly welcomes the challenge it has set done for others to build even better buildings in the UK. BREEAM buildings are not only good for the environment in reducing energy and water use, and good for those that work within them with better day lighting and air quality, but also do not cost as much as many expect. I look forward to many others following the Environment Agency’s example.”

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Once finished at the end of this year, Horizon House will be part of Westmark’s mixed use scheme comprising 25,000sqft of further sustainable office space for rent and a residential section.This neighbouring office building WestOne has achieved a BREEAM excellent score of 80.40% and in line with the entire project, the 55 new apartments, expected to be launched this summer, will also achieve the EcoHomes ‘excellent’ rating.

Online Enquiry 003

Advanced Floor Preparation Introducing the new board range from Dukkaboard速 Tile backing system for insulation and stability purposes provides a totally water resistant thermal insulation.

Dukkaboard速 FP24 2400mm x 1200mm flat panels available in one thickness of 12.5mm

Dukkaboard速 FP12 1200mm x 600mm flat panels available in two thicknesses 10mm and 12.5mm

Dukkaboard速 ST20 Pre-formed shower trays with a thickness of 20mm available in a range of sizes

Helpline 08701 271 300 www.dukkaboard.com Online Enquiry 004

Sustainability in Development Photovoltaic tiles being fitted

On the Level A strategic alliance between Southdale Ltd, a Yorkshire based social and residential house builder and Oregon Timber Frame Ltd, an independent UK timber frame supplier, has led to the successful completion of a pilot project creating Codes Level 3, 4 and 5 houses on a “fabric first” basis. FC&A are told how this will act as a template for downstream developments.

T

his “Fabric First” approach by Oregon involves improved fabric performance, which can deliver up to a 33% reduction in energy consumption; improved thermal bridging at junctions, which can deliver savings in heat loss of between 30-50%; improved air tightness, (from 10 - 7 air changes in 2010 to 3 - 1 air changes by 2016) without affecting the health of the occupants of the building; and improved heat loss parameter (HLP), reducing the reliance on low and zero carbon technologies.

Southdale was keen to demonstrate on three of its properties at a Rotherham site how CFSH levels 3, 4 and 5 could be achieved by relying on this careful detailing of the timber frame fabric, rather than the adding of costly renewables. As

a time–served timber frame company with strong engineering roots and a long term commitment to simple, elegant, timber frame solutions, Oregon was keen to demonstrate its ability to meet such requirements in an innovative, cost effective and efficient way.

Sustainably managed “We were clear that this was a major opportunity for us,” said Oregon’s Business Development Manager Richard Jarvis. “We were confident that with our engineering skills we could deliver on the criteria set for fabric first construction. As a PEFC and FSC Chain of Custody certified company, we were also confident we could provide assurances of our environmentally sound business practices, and proof that the wood we use in construction used comes from sustainably managed sources.”

FacT File architects: Nicol Thomas Architects, Oldham client: Southdale Ltd Timber Frame Supplier: Oregon Timber Frame Ltd Specialist consultant: Priestley Johnson Ltd., Bolton

Oregon agreed to deliver three pilot houses which would act as a template for further developments, offering the client off site construction with a build programme which met deadlines; a fabric first approach to thermal efficiency which minimised the use of renewables; and a scaffold free erect system which reduced cost and improved erection accuracy.

Scaffold-free Scaffold free erection removes scaffolding from the critical path of timber frame erection, saving time on site and money on scaffold hire. Oregon developed their scaffold free system through an R&D based programme, which developed an edge protection system within factory built floor cassettes.This system can save two weeks of scaffold hire per unit, and because scaffold is off the critical path,

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

11

Sustainability in Development Fabric First from Oregon in Code Level 5 House for Southdale

Completed affordable homes codes level 3 4 & 5

and contractors are not reliant on other trades, many report that this offers them an altogether better build programme.

“We looked at a range of both innovative and practical design solutions which greatly reduced the need for renewable technologies,” said Trudie McCormick, technical director for Southdale. “This enabled us to deliver homes packed with

12

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Sustainability in Development

Pre-fabricated floor cassettes being positioned by crane

Oregon development using insulated panels to achieve CFSH level 5

in early April 2010, the completed houses were duly handed over, on time and on budget.

Delivery to schedule McCormick added, “Features such as the scaffold-free erect system - which we haven’t used before - proved pivotal in helping us deliver to schedule and on cost.”

The roof is craned in

advanced energy saving features to Codes 3, 4 and 5 which were low maintenance, easy to use and offered many long term energy saving benefits to residents as well as reducing their carbon footprint.”

Following early consultation with Southdale, the Oregon team set about the build process during January 2010 and despite the terrible weather over the following weeks, the build programme was met and

The pilot houses consisted of two semi detached and one detached house, the semis achieving codes 3 and 4 and the detached achieving code 5. All houses achieved those codes by majoring on the “fabric first” approach and minimising reliance on renewables. Both open and closed panel construction was used and MVHR systems were installed; something which is increasingly being treated as a given in new housing. Solar panels and photovoltaics were also utilized.

On the basis of their success in delivering the pilot, Oregon is now delivering timber frames for a mixed development of code 3 and code 5 houses for Southdale’s latest HA client.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

13

Subscribe to FCA Magazine now Online @

www.fca-magazine.co.uk/subscribe

Voice of the Industry Architects and construction companies need to work closely with ICT experts

Collaboration between suppliers in school building programmes helps achieve project success. Steve Smith, director of learning at Ramesys (part of the Capita Group Plc) explores its importance, and considers the future of school building

Concrete collaboration T

he Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme has transformed working life for staff and students in many schools, and the inclusion of information and communications technology as a key part of the programme, has led to a more ‘systemic’ use of technology in learning, teaching, administration and management.

Moreover, with its £45 billion investment, BSF proved a welcome salvation during the recession in which the construction industry experienced a wave of turbulence.

school build procurements, whatever their flavour will provide opportunities not only for the teachers, students, and local community, but for the companies involved in their planning and development.

Similarly any future school building projects should not be solely about buildings. Instead they should focus on the creation of flexible, inclusive, and attractive learning environments. Collaboration between partners within the supply chain is therefore invaluable to the ultimate success of such programmes.

It is all change again now, as education secretary Michael Gove has announced a review into school building programmes.

The BSF programme has been stopped for those schemes not yet at financial close, and the extent to which new build is necessary in future academies programmes in also under close examination.

It is essential that all the different experts work together as an integrated team.

Ensuring that these areas are coherent and work effectively together, facilitates the building of better schools. The creation of effective partnerships is essential in order to ensure that buildings and resources are fit to support learning in the 21st century.

Whatever happens going forward, the time and energy invested by the private sector in the BSF initiative has created an abundance of knowledge which can be applied to any future programme, and new

Evolving education In the last couple of years there has been a noticeable change in the thought surrounding how education can be transformed. The school briefs and

visions that suppliers have been receiving are markedly different from those that would have characterised a school a decade ago. There has been a clear move from a teacher centric, one size fits all model of building and education delivery, to a student centric more personalised approach, with technology and ‘on-demand computing’ at its core.

Undoubtedly this change in pedagogy is having a huge influence on the creation of today’s educational environments. Schools are now being designed around a number of different learning areas or zones, with a range of flexible, breakout spaces and less cellular classrooms. External learning spaces are also seen as just as important as the internal ones. Increasingly, the teaching and learning is seen as taking place in mixed faculty, project based groupings, comprising of clusters of mixed learning spaces organised around a multipurpose space at the heart of the school - with sessions often being led by learners not just staff.

A further example is that the education sector is rapidly moving away from

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

15

Voice of the Industry These examples alone highlight how working in the education field, with its own unique issues, is different from other sectors. All aspects of the schools have to be designed to be sufficiently flexible to host a range of pedagogies, and yet they also need to take the future in mind, including how they can be agile enough to adapt to changes in technology and pedagogy.

Steve Smith, Ramesys’ Director of Learning

Joining forces It is essential that a fully integrated design team collaborate at the early stages and maintain a robust partnership throughout the project. Any future new school build programmes must concentrate on creating personalised, flexible and adaptable learning spaces, and only this kind of collaboration will achieve this and deliver the transformational learning environments that will characterise this early part of the 21st century. www.ramesys.com

Top tips Recently there has been a realisation among companies unfamiliar with educational ICT that a knowledge gap exists, and as a result there is a growing interest in improving understanding within their teams. Here are my five top tips:

dedicated ICT suites. Technology is now applied across all areas, although there are some sections that will be ICT rich, such as design, media and so on. This highlights yet another consideration; sustainability and conservation. In the old days it would be clear that the ‘ICT suites’ would require the most power and would generate the most heat. However, this is no longer the case as almost any room in a school could now become ICT rich, with the associated power, data and energy considerations this brings.

Schools are generally built for several generations of learners, whereas ICT changes very quickly. Architects and construction companies therefore need to work closely with ICT experts to ensure that the physical spaces created inside the school reflect the fundamental changes in the way teachers teach and learners learn through technology.

16

Establish the ICT vision Creating a vision for a new school is far more complex than just designing and constructing a new building. It is important to understand a school’s ICT vision in the context of the vision for the overall school development so that a holistic approach can be taken.

Furthermore, it should not be expected that ICT will transform teaching and learning, it is the synergies between the people, the space, and ICT that allow teaching and learning to be transformed.

Engage ICT in the early phases To facilitate the integration of technology in the design, involve ICT experts from the initial stages. As well as aiding the construction and design of better schools, this also helps manage costs by creating efficiencies and improving quality.

Furniture, fittings and equipment Discussion and agreement regarding

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

furniture, fittings and equipment should be shared. This ensures that the correct devices are implemented with the right furniture and the most effective power and data combinations. This is going to be an increasingly important issue as more mobile technologies are adopted - as they have to be stored and managed appropriately!

Rebuild, remodelling or refurbishment Whether the school is to be rebuilt, significantly remodelled or refurbished, ICT resources are still needed. Therefore sufficient infrastructure must be made available to implement the proposed ICT in all areas of the school whatever their status in these construction terms, since the ICT output specification will not differentiate between new and refurbished areas.

Decanting The way in which construction works are planned and undertaken can make a significant difference to the level of disruption experienced by the school in respect of their ICT services. These resources need to be decanted too, and need to be part of the wider decant programme.

Enquire for building product information in FCA Magazine

www.fca-magazine.co.uk/enquiry

Renewable Energy

Renewables in Refurbishment Refurbishment projects almost cry out for renewable products, as they present an ideal opportunity for older buildings to be given a future-proofing makeover, says Nu-Heat Underfloor & Renewables.

T

his is the perfect time to address the insulation levels, ideally so that they are compliant to Part L of the Building Regulations, facilitating the installation of an energy efficient system such as an air source heat pump with underfloor heating.

When deciding on any type of renewable technology, the insulation levels of a building are a key issue. Ideally a building should be fully insulated and compliant to at least Part L of Building Regulations, so wall insulation, double glazing for windows and door air tightness and other measures should be looked at and rectified if necessary. For systems partnered with underfloor heating, floor insulation is essential and could affect floor height build-up.

Where a property has good insulation, a heat pump should cover the heating requirements throughout the year.When used in combination with an immersion heater both heating and hot water needs will be fully met as the immersion can be used to boost water temperatures on the coldest days of the year.

There are often limits to how well an older property can be insulated, caused by listings constraints or practical issues. In

18

theory there is nothing to prevent a heat pump from working in a building with a higher heat loss, such as one that requires up to 80 watts per square metre. However, higher heating water temperatures will be required and this means that the heat pump’s Coefficient of Performance is likely to suffer - although the heat pump may still be sufficient to heat the property. By using a design and supply company like Nu-Heat assurance will be gained that the resulting system performs at optimum levels.

Details that will help the designer come up with the best solution include size of the rooms, window structure, ceiling height and so on.These all help with the heat-loss calculations that are crucial to the design.

Practical considerations include available space for the heat pump. For example, an area approximately two and a half times the size of the property is needed for laying the ground loops for a ground source heat pump, unless boreholes are a practical alternative. An air source heat pump requires space outside, pipe-work

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

and wiring from the external unit back into the property and both types of heat pump require internal space to house the cylinder, buffer tank and other equipment.

Where traditional radiators are specified rather than underfloor heating, these must be sized correctly.They may be up to a third larger than standard, unless the alternative of high efficiency radiators is utilized.

Nu-Heat has a wide range of heat pumps, so can recommend the most relevant model for an individual project.The company also supplies solar thermal, so can design a completely integrated heating and domestic hot water system for all suitable refurbishment projects.

Online Enquiry 005

EARLS COURT LONDON | 23-26 SEPTEMBER 2010 | Stand number H120 | 100% Materials section

100% Qdesigns Q-railing is known worldwide for our unique Q-designs.

Complete railing systems with a passion for high design.

Modular, pre-engineered, pre-finished and easy-to-install.

Combine our elements made of aluminium, stainless steel

Fill in and win!

Arne Jacobsen’s famous Cylinda Line sets, worth over £1.000-

• 100% DESIGN • 100% QUALIT Y • 100% PROFESSIONAL • 100% SAFETY

and glass to create the exact look you want.

Visit our inspirational 100m2 Q-designs stand at Earls court’s 100% design show

Upd ate you r library! address E-mail your contact nam e and we will send and o.uk ing.c -rail to sales@q our Q-designs catalogue to you

Q-designs by Q-railing anything is possible Q-railing uk / Unit 707 - Centre 500 / Lowfield Drive / Newcastle-under-Lyme / ST5 0UU / sales@q-railing.co.uk / www.q-railing.co.uk / Telephone 0800-781-4245 / Fax 0800-781-4246

Fill in and win!

Arne Jacobsen, Danish architect and designer (1902 – 1971)

Online Enquiry 006

Everything at Q-railing starts with design.

Fill out this form and hand it to one of our friendly team on our 100% design show stand for your chance to win one of the world renown designer Arne Jacobsen’s famous Cylinda Line sets worth over £1.000,Term & Condition’s Apply, information can be found at www.q-railing.co.uk

✁

Male / Female Name Company Job description E-Mail Address Phone number I do not want to be involved in any future marketing.

Wetrooms Online Enquiry 007

Level-Access showers are now easier to create than ever before! Impey UK have developed a new solution for wetroom-style shower floors: Level-Dec Advance.

Advance to go!

W

hen it comes to creating a level access shower floor (aka wetroom shower floor) there are lots of options available to the installer these days. Shower floor ‘formers’ come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and depending on the product of choice the materials used in their construction also varies greatly, from expanded polystyrene cores with a cementitious outer layers to GRP. However, one thing they all have in common is that they all have a built-in gradient that leads to a fixed drainage point.Well, that is until now. Market leading specialists Impey UK have created a brand new solution that provides even more flexibility for installers.

Ground breaking advancement Level-Dec Advance is Impey’s latest offering and judging by the interest it has already received it is set to become something of a revolution. Level-Dec Advance as the name suggests is an advanced version of Impey’s original Level-Dec concept, it is 22mm thick just like the original, so it is perfectly suited for suspended timber floor applications as well being set into concrete screeds. It also has a built-in gradient to the drainage point just like the original but here the similarities end.

Level-Dec Advance is manufactured using a process called RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) which is a low pressure, closed moulding process that offers superior

20

accuracy and a high quality surface finish composite moulding.

The result is a solid-core product that is not only as strong as the original LevelDec, it is also at least 28% lighter making it easier for a single person to install and transport.

And there’s more…

What really sets Level-Dec Advance apart from the competition however, is the unique and innovative rotating drainage plate.The 450mm diameter plate features an offset outlet for the trap and can be rotated through 360 degrees, which allows the installer to position Level-Dec Advance in almost any location while avoiding underfloor obstructions such as joists, pipe-work and electrical cables.

Level access wetroom-style shower floors can now be created more quickly and easily than ever before which is great news for everyone. Level-Dec Advance is designed for use with slip resistant vinyl floor coverings. It is currently available in four different sizes and is supplied with a high flow water trap.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Aware that it is always easy for a company to promote its own products, here’s a testimonial sent to Impey from a Housing Association that has chosen to install Level-Dec Advance!

“I’m writing following the first installation of a Level-Dec Advance by one of my contractors. What an excellent bit of kit!”

The contractor was raving about how fantastic the whole process had been; how the tray was: Easy to handle Much lighter than the standard former whilst retaining that ‘solid’ sound and feel No flexing of the tray Very easy to cut on site Installation of the gully very flexible Suited to any installation – timber or concrete (thus negating the need for us to select different formers to suit setting) “We’ve just changed the former specified for another job to your new 1200 x 1500mm as a result of this first install.”

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms made easy

wetrooms wetrooms

A winning combination for wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms wetrooms wetrooms wetrooms

ACO Building Drainage, ACO Business Centre, Caxton Road, Bedford MK41 0LF

www.wetroominnovations.com 01629 815500

wetrooms

Online Enquiry 008

Online Enquiry 009

wetrooms

or horizontal outlet with flow rate up to 2l/s.

wetrooms

with removable foul air trap, available in vertical

wetrooms

floor height. The gully body is supplied complete

wetrooms

tops can be easily cut to length to fit the finished

wetrooms

locks are available for all square gratings. Gully

wetrooms

circular designer gratings and optional grating

The Maxxus Kit is a third generation deck that takes the wetroom dream to a new level, answering all the deficiencies of existing products. It is the strongest deck on the market, sustaining a 470kg load over joists without any under-boarding, or alternatively set into concrete.

wetrooms

or call us on 01462 816666

wetrooms

www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk

bathroom design. A wide selection of square or

wetrooms

drainage solutions to complement modern

TANKING KIT

wetrooms

For more information visit

OR

wetrooms

ACO Easyflow floor gullies provide the ideal

BSA MEMBRANE

wetrooms

ACO Building Drainage has launched a new range of bathroom gully system – Easyflow.

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

wetrooms

ACO Easyflow

MAXXUS WET DECK

Lecico Steps Strong simple lines provide a contemporary look which is beautifully balanced to meet your practical solutions.

The basins are available in a range of sizes making it suitable for any space, whilst bringing architectural style to your bathroom.

T +44 1234 244030 E info@lecico.co.uk W www.lecico.co.uk Lecico Steps Advert 200x140.indd Online Enquiry 010

1

19/2/10 16:18:09

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

21

Glass & Glazing Seeley Library at Cambridge University was designed by James Stirling.

Completed in 1968, the library won a RIBA Gold Medal in 1970 and has been listed by English Heritage. One room presented a significant challenge due to the many and varied shapes and angles used to create the viewing gallery; the existing glazing is a complex patent glazing roof construction with opposing pitches and multiple hips.The secondary glazing needed to run parallel and Selectaglaze used digital 3D mapping and modelling to perfect a solution that maintained the existing sight lines.

The final result is both efficient and aesthetically pleasing.

Selectaglaze give libraries the silent treatment Many traditional libraries have single glazed windows, providing poor thermal and acoustic insulation.

Secondary glazing can provide a practical solution to these issues, particularly for Listed buildings; Selectaglaze have come up with some innovative solutions

M

any fine buildings have been constructed over centuries to reflect the importance of libraries and their collections.Today information is stored in more diverse ways but libraries continue to be an important place for access to the printed word and information in all its forms. Changing to meet these modern needs, libraries retain their heritage by adapting and developing buildings to create environments that are both sustainable and conducive to learning.

A secondary window is a reversible adaptation and with sensitive design it can provide a sympathetic addition to any building.This will offer far more significant

22

noise insulation than standard double glazed units and the use of thermally efficient glass will reduce heat loss by more than half, and so meet insulation levels set out in Part L of the Building Regulations.

Security of collections is also becoming more important and secondary glazing accredited to Secured by Design or to Loss Prevention standards will provide a significant but discrete barrier.

In addition to facilities within the education sector, there are in excess of 4,000 public libraries in the UK.The Government backed Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) works tirelessly to ensure that public libraries throughout England can continue to make a measurable and

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Online Enquiry 011 substantial contribution to local economies, helping to bridge social divides and enrich lives, with a remit to “promote best practice, inspire innovative, integrated and sustainable services to all.”

Enfield Town’s Library was officially reopened this spring by Sir Andrew Motion, former poet laureate and Chair of the MLA.This newly renovated flagship library has been the focus of a £5m refurbishment programme, Selectaglaze’s challenge was to help bring the original 1912 building up to today’s demanding standards of thermal and noise insulation while maintaining the Listed character of its Edwardian façade.

To achieve this, Selectaglaze treated a total of 27 sash windows with a combination of vertical sliding counter-balanced units and Lift-Out units (see main image), thus enhancing the building’s green credentials and at the same time keeping the noise of the town traffic at bay.

Warmagrip

™

BRUNDLE

BRUNDLE

The only true “warm to the touch” DDA compliant handrail component system!

NEW & INNOVATIVE HANDRAIL EXCLUSIVE TO F H BRUNDLE

Glazing Innovations Ltd 6 Barnes Close, Brandon, Suffolk IP27 0NY Tel: Fax: Email:

+44 (0) 1842 816080 +44 (0) 1842 813598 sales@glazinginnovations.co.uk

www.glazinginnovations.co.uk

A TOTAL SOLUTION FOR ARCHITECTURAL GLAZING The team at Glazing Innovations specialise in the design,manufacture and installation of bespoke and modular architectural glazing. We pride ourselves upon the services we offer from pre-contract planning to site completion and subsequence maintenance.

• Atriums • Partitions • Facades • Rooflights • Canopies • Balustrade

• Conservatories • Framed Glazing • Walk On Floors • Structural Glazing • Shuffle Glazing • Frameless Glazing

Warmagrip is a high quality PVC coated steel tube handrail system, offering the all important “warm to the touch” requirements set down in the current Building Regulations.

It’s also quick and easy to install with the internal fittings for a smooth continuous handrail. Available in grey and highly visible safety yellow.

For more information on this exciting and unique development contact us by...

T. 0115 951 2450 F. 0115 951 2455 www.fhbrundle.co.uk marketing@brundle.com

Online Enquiry 013

Online Enquiry 012

Surveys

Manufacture

Drawings

Installation

manufacture supply install

Unit 10, Birch Lane Business Park, Birch Lane, Aldridge, West Midlands WS9 0NF

Call us now on

0800 068 6363

w w w. s t a i n l e s s h a n d r a i l s y s t e m s . c o . u k email: sales@shsproducts.co.uk Fax: 01922 744050

Online Enquiry 014 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

23

Legal & Business

Research finds an answer Reusing small empty sites of up to two hectares could more than meet the UK’s housing demand without building on greenfield land, claims a new report from the FMB and the LSE. ‘Housing Futures: Our Homes and Communities’ examines the four main issues.

T

he reuse of empty sites, coupled with upgrading existing buildings, reclaiming and remodelling empty buildings, and converting and upgrading homes to make existing neighbourhoods attractive, could provide more than enough homes to meet demand.

These are key findings from a new research report commissioned by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This approach would generate local jobs but requires new skills, more training and apprenticeships, the report argues.

A very rosy future “We need to modernize our housing stock, reclaim and remodel empty buildings, fit new homes into small spaces within existing communities, and do all this with a fraction of the energy, materials and waste of the current building industry,” said Professor Anne Power, Professor of Social Policy at LSE. “This approach should generate many new jobs and skills in existing neighbourhoods; it should support training, apprenticeships and accreditation schemes; it should foster a new eco-retrofit supply chain. It will be quickly embraced by go-ahead small builders who know which side their bread is buttered on!”

The report, ‘Housing Futures: Our Homes and Communities’, written by Professor Anne Power and Laura Lane of the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) at LSE examines the four big pressures – supply and affordability of homes; environmental limits; social cohesion; and economic change - driving the future of housing policy in the UK.

If we make our existing homes greener and more energy efficient, the research found that the building industry had enough work in this field to keep every small and medium sized builder running to stay on top for the next 30 years.The retrofitting market for small builders offers, the report says, ‘a very rosy future painted green’, as homeowners realize the savings that could be made through making their homes more energy efficient.

The report highlights that there is capacity within existing communities to create all the new homes we need. Small available sites of under two hectares within built up areas are rarely counted and microsites of half an acre of less are literally too numerous to count.Yet it is estimated that even in inner London, where population density is highest and land scarcest, there are enough micro-sites to supply all the new homes we need.

24

Enhancing the status To capitalize on this growth market, the report calls for higher standards within the building industry, particularly the 200,000 Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) which make up 99% of building industry.

A ‘Code for Sustainable Existing Homes’ would drive up the energy efficiency standards of our existing homes and

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Richard Diment

Professor Anne Powers

conversions. Accreditation and Competent Person Schemes enhance the status of the building industry, as long as they are linked to real experience and hands-on training.

“Retrofitting is becoming an important part of any small builder’s workload but this can only increase if SMEs can demonstrate the value and skill of their work which is why the FMB is investigating the need to start its own competent person scheme,” Richard Diment, Director-General of the FMB, said. “We hope to use this to further improve the reputation of members that join the FMB, through regular ongoing training and a clear grading system.

Construction SMEs carry out almost 50% of all construction work in the UK, yet builders are often viewed with suspicion.

In many other countries building is a respected trade, almost on a par with the professions and this is mainly due to accreditation and competency schemes.We recognise the important role such schemes will play in improving the reputation of the UK building industry.” www.fmb.org.uk www.lse.ac.uk

Sunsquare FC&A:Layout 1

16/6/10

12:17

Page 1

Flat roof skylights Pyramid

SkyView

Horizon Walk on

Aero

Internal walk on

Sunsquare Limited offer a range of skylights including solutions for fixed units, hinged opening with both electrical and manual opening mechanisms, roof top access, and walk-on skylights. The entire range of standard skylights are manufactured from our own suite of extruded aluminium profiles, which are all thermally broken with two polyamide insulating sections. The framework of all products also benefits from our unique Decorstop detail – which allows the plasterboard to be integrated within the frame, so as to minimise internal sight lines.

Sunsquare Limited Tel : 0845 226 3172 sales@sunsquare.co.uk www.sunsquare.co.uk

Aero Access

NEW BROCHURE NOW AVAILABLE

Access, Ventilation, Solar Control

High Specification

Online Enquiry 015 FREEPHONE

0808 168 28 28 ONLINE

www.IronmongeryDirect.com

11,500+

PRODUCTS DELIVERED NEXT DAY FREE! ON ORDERS OVER VER £45

GET YOUR FREE CATALOGUE NOW! Online Enquiry 016 IMD_FC&A_April_Half_Page.indd

1

19/3/10 11:28:30

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

25

Energy Efficiency

Get the point with Permarock

As the leading innovator in external wall insulation systems, PermaRock is pleased to announce that it has become the first External Wall Insulation (EWI) system designer to achieve an Ecopoints rating.

U

sing methodology developed by the BRE and BERR (The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform), PermaRock has carried out whole life cycle assessments (LCA) on two of its key insulated render systems, to measure the environmental impacts of the systems during their economic life, from the extraction of the raw materials and components to the disposal of the product at the end of a 60 year life cycle (i.e. cradle to grave).

The environmental impact is determined by 12 categories, including Climate Change, Acid and Ozone Depletion, Pollution to Air and Water, Mineral Extraction and Waste Disposal.

Ecopoints To improve the usefulness of the environmental data and make it easier to understand, the BRE developed the Ecopoints rating.The lower the Ecopoints score, the lower the environmental impact.

As a benchmark, it has been determined that 100 Ecopoints represents the impact of one UK citizen on the environment for one year.

The results achieved by PermaRock are very impressive. Ecopoints scores of 0.10 per m2 and 0.15 per m2 on PermaRock’s Mineral Fibre External Wall Insulation System and Phenolic External Wall Insulation Systems respectively were achieved.

26

PermaRock’s environmental engineering of its products include reducing the energy costs associated with sourcing and transporting raw materials, and manufacturing and delivering the products. PermaRock’s drive towards the incorporation of recycled content into its products also had a beneficial impact on the Ecopoints score.

To put the results into context, assessments have also been made on other construction products, for example, a traditional brick cavity wall construction achieves a score of 0.48 per m².

How can Environmental Profiling be used?

Environmental Profiling information is used in environmental impact estimation tools such as Envest 2 and allows for both environmental and financial tradeoffs to be made in the design process, allowing the client to optimise the concept of best value according to their own priorities.

Results are also used in the Green Guide to Specification and to complete BREEAM assessments and Code for Sustainable Homes calculations.

At its simplest level, the profiling method can assess the impact of a single building product. However, to make valid comparisons, designers and specifiers need information about a building

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

element, such as a wall. For example, the external envelope of a building could be constructed using a ‘single leaf’ approach with blockwork and external wall insulation, or using traditional cavity wall construction. The Environmental Profile takes this into account by adding together the contribution of the component parts, allowing comparison between one construction element and another.

The process enables manufacturers to demonstrate the credibility of their products and also help designers and specifiers identify materials that will best fulfil a sustainable brief.The use of low impacting products, such as PermaRock’s external wall insulation systems, can allow the designer more flexibility in terms of overall product/material specification of a building, allowing to off-set high impacting products with lower rated materials in other areas.

Online Enquiry 017

AN INVITATION

SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE!

to apply for membership

March 10 Issue 1

Future Constructor and Architect www.fca-magazine.co.uk

Design and Desire hotel rooms not just for sleeping!

Greenhouse does greenbelt help or

hinder the countryside?

Ecobuild 2010 the biggest & best show yet

Even if you received a regular copy of Constructor & Architect, you'll need to re-register with us to continue receiving Future Constructor & Architect, as the title change affects any previous registrations.

Corporate Membership Annual Subscription £90.00 (including VAT) Personal Membership Associate (AGBC), Member (MGBC) and Fellow (FGBC) Annual Subscription £90.00 (including VAT) for further information call 020 8977 1105 fax 020 8943 3151 e-mail info@buildersguild.co.uk visit www.buildersguild.co.uk or write to The Guild of Builders and Contractors FREEPOST TK 1961, Teddington, Middlesex TW11 8BR

You can do this with this form, by POST or FAX, or go

www.fca-magazine.co.uk

ON-LINE at and clicking 'subscribe.'

tion?

Want Product Informa If you require further information on any products mentioned in this issue, please post or fax this form, or the Reader Response card, or go on line,noting the product's response number in the box provided.

Online Enquiry xxx

Online Enquiry 018

For a unique wide range of applications with lasting FEIN quality.

The new FEIN MULTIM ASTER sets – S ELECT PLUS and TOP PLUS.

even Now wit h ries! s so more a c c e FEIN MULTIMASTER – the universal system for interior fitting and renovation.

No matter whether you’re working on your home, car, hobbies or in the garden, FEIN offers you everything you need for interior fitting and renovation work with the new FEIN MULTIMASTER sets, SELECT PLUS and TOP PLUS. That’s because FEIN has included even more useful accessories in the two sets. But no matter which of the two sets you

EN_UK_Anzeige FMM.indd 1 Online Enquiry 019

choose, you’ll be able to undertake all sawing, sanding and polishing applications, from renovating windows to restoring tiles in a professional manner with the powerful and versatile FEIN MULTIMASTER . www.fein.com

29.03.2010 10:07:54 Uhr

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

27

Design & Desire

Three in to one does go!

The refurbishment and extension of 1 Thurleigh Avenue involved the amalgamation of three existing Edwardian purpose built flats into a single family house. David Long, Director of David Long Architects Ltd., tells FC&A about the project.

FACT FILE Architects: David Long Architects Contractor: Hayden and Hagan Limited Structural Engineer: Elliott Wood

T

he owners of the property, having lived in one of the flats for several years, gradually acquired the others as they came up for sale. Once in possession of all three flats David Long Architects were engaged to carry out a full survey of the existing building, and recommend the best and most cost effective, manner to complete the transformation.

The survey revealed extensive subsidence and localized dry rot, not to mention the general signs of neglect from which properties of this age, in multiple

28

ownership, frequently suffer.The situation was made even more interesting by local ground conditions which included both clay and gravel, a very high water table, and the remnants of a war-time air-raid shelter in what was to be the proposed new extension!

The recommendation made by DLA was to remove an existing rear extension, poorly added during the 1960’s, and replace it with a new two storey pavilion slightly offset from the rear of the house to enable it to benefit from a long view down Thurleigh Road.We suggested that

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

the project should have as its main themes energy efficiency, and the juxtaposition of a very contemporary design for the new accommodation, against the carefully restored Edwardian architecture of the existing building. ‘low tech’ beats ‘high tech’ The development was considerably slowed by the refusal of the planning application by the local borough council, despite a recommendation for approval by the planning department.This lead inevitably to an appeal which was ultimately successful,

Design & Desire

The garden envelopes the glass pavilion and creates a hidden green oasis

but meant that the start of works on site was delayed by nearly a year in total.

The existing house, lacking thermal insulation of any kind, acoustic separation within the floors, and with decaying windows throughout, was to be entirely gutted, leaving only the original floor structure and stairs in place.The intention was that the house should exceed the requirements of the Building Regulations in terms of its energy performance, whilst both retaining its original character and with a relatively constrained budget for the works.

Our approach to energy saving has always been that ‘low tech’ beats ‘high tech’ every time in terms of cost and reliability. In the case of the existing house our approach was to reduce energy consumption

dramatically by the introduction of new insulation to the existing walls and roof, the installation throughout of new high performance double glazed sash windows, low energy lighting, and the use of the most efficient condensing gas boiler available. Our task was facilitated by the fact that we gutted the house completely, so the application of British Gypsum ‘Thermaline Super’ to all internal walls and window reveals was quickly achieved, as was the replacement of the existing windows. Re-pointing externally, and thorough application of mastic joints around windows, together with the careful taping and jointing of the internal wall linings, particularly where they pass around revealed floor joists, allowed us to reduce air leakage rates (although no pressure test was carried out – we do this on most projects today).

Retractable glass roof An early decision was to use low temperature hot water under floor heating throughout both the new and existing accommodation.The resulting uniform distribution of heat at floor level allows the amount of heat energy used to be reduced significantly, and liberates the design of the interior from the necessity to include often unsightly and inconveniently positioned radiators.

The existing house provides the bedroom and bathroom accommodation at first and second floors. In consultation with the clients the first floor became the master bedroom suite, with en-suite bathroom, and separate dressing area, together with

a guest bedroom suite. At second floor are arranged three further bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a nanny studio with separate shower room and kitchenette.

The ground floor provides the television room, playroom, and drawing room.The drawing room, formed from two original reception rooms of the previous ground floor flat, has new double doors to the landscaped garden, a contemporary slot gas fire, and opens into the new glass pavilion at the rear.

The new glass pavilion provides at ground floor level the family living accommodation, with the western end forming a double height space. At first floor level, with a glass balcony looking into the double height volume there is a further family living room, with a retractable glass roof for the summer.

The principle ground floor room is the kitchen and dining room. Glazed on three sides, with sliding doors allowing access to the landscaped garden, it is flooded with daylight and sunlight throughout the day.

The garden envelopes the glass pavilion and creates a hidden green oasis

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

29

www.protectafloor.com SAFEGUARD & PROTECT FLOORS HAS IT COVERED • SELF-ADHESIVE TEMPORARY FLOOR PROTECTION! • ELIMINATE TRIP HAZARDS IN THE WORK PLACE!

360+ reasons...

• QUICK AND EASY APPLICATION! • SUPPLIED ON HANDY ROLLS! • FOR CARPETS AND HARD FLOORS! • BEST PRICES, BEST QUALITY! • SAME DAY / NEXT DAY DELIVERY! • WIDEST RANGE AVAILABLE!

TO VISIT THE FIRST UNIQUE DESIGN CENTRE FROM THE UK’S LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF THE FINEST FSC WOOD FLOORING - VIEW MORE THAN 360+ TED TODD HARDWOOD FLOORS - DISCOVER A PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT - INSPIRATION FOR YOU AND YOUR CLIENT

18 Chesford Grange Woolston Warrington Cheshire WA1 4RQ For complimentary use of our information call:

www.tedtodd.co.uk

CALL 01372 747 555

Already purchasing the product elsewhere?

Call our friendly team for a price check - we could save you £££ !!!

NEW WEBSITE!!!! SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.PROTECTAFLOOR.COM AND GET A FREE RAPID NEXT DAY DELIVERY!!!

specification suite or further

For product information visit:

• PRICES FROM £9.99 / ROLL!

E: INFO@TRIOPLUS.CO.UK TRIOPLUS (UK) LTD, UNIT 1, 85 HOOK ROAD, EPSOM, SURREY KT19 8TP

Located just off j21 M6 at:

t:01925 283015

• ESTABLISHED 2003!

opening times (mon - sat) 9am to 5pm (sunday) 10am to 4pm

www.protectafloor.com

Online Enquiry 020

Online Enquiry 021

Online Enquiry 022

30

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Design & Desire The decking terrace beside the kitchen becomes an extension to the kitchen and dining area, with its double doors allowing a 3m wide clear opening when the weather permits.With no overlooking from neighbours, and the fast maturing planting designed by Sam Martin (we always work with Sam if we can....) the garden envelopes the glass pavilion and creates a hidden green oasis. At the eastern end of the ground floor is situated the guest W.C., utility room, and back door into the garden.The utility room also provides access, through a trap door in the floor, to the cellar beneath. Constructed literally as an un-insulated waterproof concrete box,

this was to house the wine collection of the owners.

A distinctive terminating feature The glass pavilion consists of an exposed steel frame internally, clad with prefabricated high performance double glazed panels at first floor level, and a steel framed double glazed glazing system at ground floor level.The panels at first floor level have been made translucent by the use of a film sourced in Belgium, and applied to the inner face of the glazing units.

Each panel of glass, set into its aluminium frame with structural silicon, weighs some 150kg, and was lifted into place using a

Underfloor heating liberates the design of the interior from the necessity to include often unsightly and inconveniently positioned radiators

crane.The ground level glazing system uses the Jansen system, with profiles produced in Germany but assembled and galvanized in the UK.The system offers slim framing profiles and the strength (and security) of steel, together with good thermal insulation as a result of the thermal break incorporated at the centre of the profile.

The duration of the works was somewhat over a year. Since its completion the refurbished house has become the distinctive terminating feature of the eastern end of Thurleigh Road, with the glass pavilion peeping out from the rear garden and nestling comfortably into the maturing landscape which surrounds it.

The principle ground floor room is the kitchen and dining room. Glazed on three sides, with sliding doors allowing access to the landscaped garden

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

31

Renovation & Refurbishment The harsh marine environment has lead to spalling and delamination of concrete at various locations around the structure

Salt water is possibly one of the most destructive elements for building materials, and when a steel and reinforced concrete jetty is constantly bombarded by the tide, specialist protection is required. Terry Davies, Contracts Manager (NW) of Quadriga Concepts, tells FC&A how they solved this corrosive problem.

All at sea T

he Jetty operated by Anglesey Aluminium Metals Limited is a structure which extends from the shore line to just short of one kilometre into the deep water harbour at Holyhead on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales. The Jetty was constructed in the early 1960s to provide a safe berth for the importation of raw materials for the manufacture of aluminium. The roadway structure, leading to the Jetty head, is constructed on a series of circular steel piles set in the sea bed in pairs at fourteen metre centres along the length of the roadway with each pair of piles supporting a massive reinforced concrete cross beam.

The deck of the roadway consists of an in-situ reinforced concrete slab cast onto pre-cast units that span between the cross beams on the piles.

32

The principal effort in this 26 week project was to repair damage to the reinforced concrete in the pre-cast deck units.This damage, which is shown to have arisen from corrosion of the embedded steel reinforcement, has been recorded over time and, following completion of an in-depth condition survey during 2007/8, the suspicion was conďŹ rmed that the salts from the marine environment had played a major role in the initiation and progression of an ongoing corrosion process on the surfaces of the embedded steel reinforcement.This process has lead to spalling and delamination of concrete at various locations around the structure where concrete material has either separated from the body of the structure and fallen into the sea or is delaminated within the body of the concrete structure; this delamination takes the form of internal

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

radial cracking around a point where the greatest stresses are exerted and ultimately lead to spalling.These damage patterns have been shown to have arisen from the internal stresses placed upon the concrete by the expansive nature of the corrosion process where rusting steel signiďŹ cantly expands in volume to a point that cannot be withstood by the concrete.

Galvanic Cathodic Protection The concrete repairs on the structure were carried out in a traditional manner using cementitious materials applied by hand placed techniques. Due to environmental constraints, imposed by working over the sea in an environmentally sensitive area, removal of damaged and defective material was carried out using percussive means.The exposed steel reinforcement was subsequently blast

Renovation & Refurbishment cleaned and primed immediately before application of repair materials.

Due to the nature of damage and the association with high levels of external migratory chloride ions arising from contact with the sea-water, it was obvious that the only long-term remedial solution to the damage would be to install an electro-chemical system to negate the inevitable incipient anode effect that would ensue following completion of repairs. Following extensive discussions between the client, the consultant and the contractor it was determined that the most appropriate solution in terms of best technical and economic performance over time would be the installation of a Galvanic Cathodic Protection system.

Negligible environmental impact The corrosion products formed as a result of the anode performance are primarily harmless aluminium salts such as aluminium chlorides, commonly found in antiperspirants and insoluble aluminium hydroxide. As such, corrosion by-products from the anode have negligible environmental impact.The life expectancy of protection is determined by the thickness of anode applied to the concrete structure.Typically, an anode thickness of 200 microns is applied giving a theoretical life greater than 20 years.

One unique advantage of this product is that it can be applied under virtually all temperature and humidity conditions.This is a particular advantage in locations such as the jetty where tidal and environmental constraints are of particular concern. But perhaps the most significant advantage is the fact that current distribution is even across the whole structure and, as the anode expires over time, the product can be re-applied without the trauma of having to break out and replace embedded anodes.

The anode is applied using thermal arc spray techniques

A revolutionary method The system chosen is a revolutionary method that uses a wire comprised of an alloy of aluminium, zinc and indium; this material is designed as a sacrificial anode which is spray applied on to the surface of the concrete using a thermal arc spray system; to complete the circuit, an electrical connection is made between the steel reinforcement and the applied anode using a bolted connection to the steel and a zinc plate at the surface.This system has had extensive successful use in the USA and on a number of particularly large projects here in the UK. The metallurgical and electro-chemical properties of this anode have been optimised to meet the requirements of cathodic protection in reinforced concrete.

The unique alloy composition ensures ease of application and homogeneous coating composition, uniform sacrificial corrosion of the anode, minimal self protection and negligible wasted current capacity, and high anode efficiency.The anode is applied using thermal arc spray techniques involving the use of a power source, specialised application gun and air compressor fitted with suitable air drier.The anode wire is fed through the gun, melted with an electric arc and the molten metal droplets blasted onto the concrete surface.Typically the anode produces between 2mA/m2 and 20mA/m2 of concrete surface area depending on the electrical resistivity of the concrete in the range defined in BSEN 12696:2000 for the cathodic protection of reinforced concrete.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

33

Roofing & Cladding An external panorama of Marks and Spencer’s distribution centre in Bradford

Marks & Spencer’s high turnover mean they need distribution services that can easily keep up with their requirements. FC&A look at the largest building in the M&S property portfolio.

The building stands at 595 metres long with a radius of 1.5km and roof pitch of 1.5 degrees with zero deflection at the apex

C

A Group has recently completed work on the new Marks and Spencer’s distribution centre in Bradford.

The building, which will be the largest in the M&S property portfolio, was built using CA Building Products roofing system RiverTherm on the roof and Twin-Therm on the walls. Last year, ProLogis, the leading global provider of distribution facilities, chose CA Roofing Services to provide and install the 95,000m² roof, which was completed in just 12 weeks.

One key aspect of the build was the sheer size of the roof.The building stands at 595 metres long with a radius of 1.5km and roof pitch of 1.5 degrees with zero deflection at the apex.This presented CA Roofing Services with the challenge of fitting the longest single roof sheet that it has ever produced; a record breaking 178 metres long.To allow for roof sheets of this size they were rolled on-site at eaves by CA Building Products, this enabled the roof to be laid very quickly.

“The M&S warehouse is the longest roof CA Group has ever been asked to manufacture and install. As far as we are aware the size of the roof is unmatched in the UK,” said Brian Watson, CA Group’s Commercial Director.

34

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Roofing & Cladding Inside the 95,000m² roof

Top that!

As the warehouse design included a curved roof it was imperative that the designers and architects used materials that would avoid water build up. One of the problems with a large, shallow curved roof is that in a storm, water will be slowed or stopped as it runs off the roof, ponding then occurs and the profile is submerged.

All standing seam secret fix roofs ensure the roof breathes by allowing air to flow via the side-lap but where air can enter, so can water. River-Therm with its unique drainage channel captures water passing the side lap and take it away to the gutter thus eliminating leakage into the building.

ProLogis has worked with CA Group for over 12 years and together have delivered many technical solutions to demands and barriers such as size, environment and sustainability.

“Meeting the challenge of scale on this project was a great achievement for CA Group,” said Watson. “The fact that ProLogis involved us from the initial stages and contributed to the design process, has certainly been instrumental in the success of this project.”

Marks and Spencer plan to open this new facility by late 2010.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

35

Insulation

Rockwool: Approved!

Rockwool is one of only three organisations to be approved so far under a new voluntary U-value and Condensation Risk Competency Scheme recently introduced by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) in association with the Thermal Insulation Manufacturers and Suppliers Association (TIMSA).

T

he scheme was designed in response to a widely held belief that many U-value calculations submitted were inaccurate.This assumption has been supported by recent findings that SAP assessors are frequently given incorrect, incomplete or contradictory design information consequently there is a strong likelihood that the carbon emissions calculated under SAP may not be correct – and the affected designs may not be compliant with Building Regulations.

A study published in 2009 by the Energy Efficiency Partnership for Homes (EEPH) and the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG) reported that, in 68% of the data sets examined, errors occurred in interpreting SAP conventions for a number of inputs; incorrect U-values were the most frequent source of input error*.

To address this problem Rockwool, along with other TIMSA members have worked with the BBA to develop a competency scheme to promote and assist accurate, objective and consistent calculation of U-values and condensation risk within buildings.

currently accredited under the Scheme to date.Their calculations – and those provided by Rockwool as whole - are backed up by the BBA Competent Persons Logo, which signals to a customer that the data provided is credible.

Rockwool have also established a quality control system that ensures that all U-value or condensation risk calculations undertaken by the company are carried out directly by a fully qualified competent person, thus complying with the Scheme’s requirements.

Fundamental to compliance Barry Jones, Customer and Technical Solutions Manager from Rockwool commented: “Rockwool fully supports this new BBA and TIMSA initiative.The growing complexity of building solutions and the increase in modern methods of construction emphasises the importance of such basics as U-values and condensation risk analysis.The use of correct U-values is fundamental to compliance with Building Regulations, determining heating and

cooling costs for the building occupier and assessing environmental performance.

I would recommend that anyone who is provided with U-values looks for the Scheme logo and for designers to use the services of Scheme members wherever possible”.

Rockwool procured compliant U-value software tools and training to the BBA scheme standards from BuildDesk Limited – a member of the Rockwool® Group.

BuildDesk are a market leading provider of software, training and consultancy services in the field of energy efficiency. BuildDesk also acted as consultants, producing Rockwool’s Quality Management scheme which was successfully audited by the BBA. Rockwool and the BBA encourage organisations that require U-value and Condensation risk calculations to obtain this information from suitably qualified companies. It is also possible that the scheme will become formally recognised in future Building Regulations, a move that would be welcomed by Rockwool.

Rigorous independent assessment Registration under the Scheme provides reassurance to a specifier or user that the services or the data being provided by a scheme member, such as Rockwool, has been subject to a rigorous independent assessment process.They can therefore be assured that this output is representative and reliable.

Five Rockwool employees have achieved BBA Competent Persons certification for U-values and condensation risk analysis – the largest contingent of competent persons out of any of the organisations

36

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Online Enquiry 023

ASAP®

A NEW LEVEL OF FALL PROTECTION • Locks in case of a fall, slide or uncontrolled descent • Panic grabbing the ASAP® will not affect its operation • Is easy to install at any point on the rope • Runs freely in either direction • Can be used on vertical and inclined ropes • Will fail to safe • Conforms to EN353-2

Online Enquiry 024

SEAL DOORS AGAINST Fire, smoke, sound, pressure, temperature, vermin, wind, rain, light, emi, rfi and water thresholds-ramps-stair nosingsframe seals-drop down sealsunder door seals-meeting stile seals-rain drips-brush seals-glass door seals-hangar seals-unigear hinges-flood barriersintumescent seals-kerf seals

Contact us for more details or to see samples Petzl products are distributed in the UK by

Lyon Equipment Limited Junction 38, M6, Tebay, Cumbria, CA10 3SS, UK Zero Seal Systems Ltd Units 6-8 Ladford Covert, Seighford, Stafford ST18 9QG t +44 (0)1785 282910 f +44 (0)1785 282498 e sales@zeroplus.co.uk w www.zeroplus.co.uk CD4367

Online Enquiry 025 8447-ASAP ad HPv.indd 1 CD4367 Zero No. 80 Advert.indd 1

Tel: +44(0)15396 26250, Email: work.rescue@lyon.co.uk

www.lyon.co.uk Online Enquiry 026

5/10/2009 12:26:26 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

37

11/5/10 18:02:38

HVAC

Hot Property Heat recovery technology has been around for a long time but until recently hasn’t made a significant dent in the UK domestic market. Jon Hill, Technical Manager of Polypipe Ventilation, tells FC&A that with an ever increasing drive toward carbon neutral homes, heat recovery has become a hot topic!

38

E

ncouraged through initiatives such as the Code for Sustainable Homes and SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure for the energy rating of dwellings), heat recovery in the domestic field represents a business opportunity for those willing to embrace the technology.To take advantage, an understanding of the concept of heat recovery is essential if you are to be capable of applying the correct technology appropriately and install it to run efficiently.

However, this is not as complex as many would lead you to believe and there are tools in the market place to aid you.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Most professionals in the mechanical ventilation industry will understand the basic concept of heat recovery: it’s the collection and re-use of heat lost from a process.

In a domestic setting this will normally be from a wet room. It might interest you to know that a bathroom full of moist air can contain over 600W of heat energy and, according to Building Regulations, should be exhausted twice each hour. That represents 1.2kWh of heat wasted (enough for 30 lightbulbs or a fan heater!).

HVAC pass through a loft hatch for installation there. A range of easy-install ductwork is available in different profiles to fit in ceiling voids or run discreetly down walls through cupboards, etc. However, the property will need to be well insulated with drafts kept to a minimum if the system is to run efficiently.

Optimum air flow This pipework plays a vital role in the heat recovery system. A uniform ducting profile is important for optimum air flow and excellent fit between the component parts is necessary to reduce air leakage. Only with high quality ducting can a heat recovery system operate efficiently. Domus ducting systems from Polypipe provide a guaranteed end to end performance and are recommended by a number of heat pump manufacturers such as NIBE.

Heat recovery is the collection and re-use of heat lost from a process, such as a wet room

The pipework plays a vital role in the heat recovery system

Cost-effective There are different ways to achieve heat recovery, but the two most cost-effective and practical are Mechanical Extract Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) and Exhaust Air Heat Pumps (EAHP).

MVHR systems efficiently preheat fresh air drawn into the building with waste stale air using a heat exchanger – more than 90% of waste heat can be recovered by this means; this clean warm air is then distributed around the home. EAHP systems use refrigeration technology to exchange heat from waste air into low temperature heating systems such as underfloor heating and domestic hot water.

The most obvious benefit to the home owner of such technologies is the reduced need for heating and a subsequent decrease in fuel bills. On a lesser known note, heat recovery systems significantly increase quality of life within the home by delivering fresh, oxygenated, pre-warmed and filtered air to the living and sleeping areas and reducing condensation. For the housebuilder, heat recovery puts them one step further towards a carbon neutral home and helps meet the Code for Sustainable Homes.

The technology behind modern heat recovery systems is advanced, but specifying and installing it doesn’t have to be complex. Reducing energy loss and recycling energy generated in the home environment are opportunities that are here to stay. Specifiers and installers who are able to adopt technologies that drive towards these aims are likely to be the ones whose businesses will have a healthy outlook for the coming years. www.polypipe.com/ventilation

Retrofit to existing property Heat recovery has already made headway into the social housing sector, but is just as suitable for private housing stock and could even be used as a sales and marketing tool for the green homebuyer.

The technology is clearly ideal for new build, but some manufacturer’s systems can be retrofitted to existing property without major disruption, so don’t count it out. Polypipe, for example, has recently launched its Energy Saving Trust Best Practice compliant and SAP Q rated HR01 Heat Recovery units that are small enough to fit in a kitchen cupboard or

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

39

Education The design and construction of high quality sustainable schools has never been so important, especially as multiple sources of evidence now show that a ‘green’ school raises standards, enhances well-being and prepares young people for a future of sustainable living. Rogiet Primary School in Monmouthsire is no exception, as FC&A find out.

s r u o l o c y Primar F

ollowing the early collaboration of pupils and teachers in the design and build of the school to help widen and enhance the learning experience, Rogiet Primary School is now recognised as a key example of sustainability and best practice, and has become the highest rated BREEAM school in the whole of the UK, following an impressive percentage score of 78.18%.

The single-story timber frame school accomodates 210 pupils and staff, has landscaped grounds and external play and sports areas. Sustainable design prinicples were followed from the outset, with the client, Monmouthshire County Council, design team,White Design, and contractor, Willmott Dixon, all working as a close

40

team in a close ‘partnering’ approach.

This result is a building that represents a truly holistic approach to delivering environmental sustainability.Throughout the build, pupils were given the opportunity to learn first hand about the principles of sustainability.

Sustainable Learning Experiences White Design specified Warmcel Insulation in the school’s library. Manufactured from waste newsprint, this product is the only 100% recycled insulation for walls, floors and roofs. Currently UK landfill statistics show that more than 2 million tonnes of waste newspaper go unused each year.

Pupils were actively encouraged to learn more about sustainability throughout the construction of Rogiet School.This

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

PROJECT FACT FILE Scheme: Rogiet Primary School, Monmouthshire Client: Monmouthshire County Council Contractor: Willmott Dixon Architect & Landscape Design: White Design Timber Frame Supply and Erection: Fforest Engineering Insulation Contractor: Pen Y Coed Ecologist: RPS BREEAM Assessor: WD ReThinking Ltd process began with pupils collecting their own newspapers, before learning more about Excel Fibre Technology’s factory which houses the machinery that turns the newspaper into insulation. Pupils then visited their new school to watch the final recycled loose-fill material being blown into the new building.

Education Key sustainability features used in the school included: Single storey plan with high levels of natural daylight in all areas Timber frame construction with glulam and exposed timber elements, with responsibility sourced timber Natural ventilation using both manually and automatically actuated windows, roof lights and vents to ensure good ventilation rates and thermal comfort 100% recycled newsprint insulation Landscape design and planting that maximised both educational benefits for the school and biodiversity enhancement of the site Rainwater harvesting tanks that recycle rainwater for use in the school Wind turbine that contributes to the energy requirements of the school

Pupils were actively encouraged to incorporate sustainable principles in their everyday life, recycling is one essential habit that younger children should now be encouraged to incorporate into their daily lives. By learning about how materials can be re-used in such a meaningful way the pupils really took notice. One parent talking about her child commented about how her daughter had changed the family’s whole life style, not only at school but also at home.The parent went on to say that her daughter now thinks about everything she does, everything she’s using, where it’s come from and where it’s going to end up.

Local Supply Chain “The early collaboration of pupils, teachers and the community as a whole was an essential element of the building process and one that went on to reap numerous rewards,” said Neal Stephens, Managing Director at construction company Willmott Dixon in Wales. “The sourcing of environmentally friendly products was just one of many innovative ways in

which we were able to demonstrate how construction can be sustainable, while creating a learning environment with a low carbon footprint.”

As part of Willmott Dixon’s committment to sustainability the company is always keen to contribute to the local economy and recycle the local pound. Local contractors were therefore used throughout the project. “BREEAM set the standards to aim for and encouraged the site team to interact with the school in developing sustainability as an embedded culture, thus encouraging future generations to live sustainably,” concluded Derek Downer, Head of Property Services, Monmouthshire County Council.

Loose-fill insulation material (recycled newspaper) being blown into the new building

Sustainable design prinicples were followed from the outset for this single-story timber frame school accomodating 210 pupils and staff

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

41

Profile

Snobby neighbourhood!

A ‘Snobby’ house enjoying the Cretan sunshine

Mike Saunders moved to Crete for the quiet life – until an enquiry from a local businessman led to a new career - and the creation of a new housing model!

What was your first job, and when did you join the industry you are currently in?

My business background was design and marketing, until we decided in 2002, to sell up and move to our house in a mountain village in Crete which we’d bought in 1988. The idea was to live the good life and I could write. We grew our own vegetables, kept chickens, ducks and turkeys - even four sheep, until we ate them. In 2003 I was asked by a local Greek businessman whether I could advise him on how to market the new property company he had just set up -

42

he wanted to build houses in Crete and attract buyers from the UK. I organized administrative systems, created a web site and undertook promotional marketing and advertising. As we lived in Crete and could provide a British interface with potential clients, it made sense for my wife, with her sales background, and me, to take on the mantel of sales. In the first year we sold seventy houses!

Did you have plans to achieve this, or was it a series of (lucky) events?

Pure luck – fate. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time.The overseas property market in Crete – which represents 85% of the market in Greece – is really only about ten years old. Back in 2003 developers would have a site and wait for interested buyers to walk by and ask whether they could have a house built.We took everything to a new level, creating a complete marketing package from generating enquiries via advertising and web traffic, through to promotional brochures, arranging site appointments and providing a complete pre-sale and after-sale service.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

What has happened along the way that helps you in your position today?

Like a baby, the company we helped launch suddenly learned to walk and then began to run. Our advice was no longer being taken. It was time to go, but we’d got a taste of what could be. A chance meeting with a Greek couple led to the formation of Snobby Homes.The four of us – a marketing consultant, sales expert, architectural engineer and 3D software artist provided a perfect match of integrated skills which were all in-house.

All other developers incur substantial costs in having to buy in these services from outside. Together we created a particular style of house - a Snobby - which has become a well known recognized brand in the UK for a total turnkey property package at an all-inclusive price.

13.qxd:Layout 1

9/12/09

14:15

Page 1

. www.McDermottPublishing.com . January 2010 .

Do you think that industry newcomers will have the same opportunities as you had?

I believe everyone comes face to face with options during their life which they either take, or disregard.There will always be opportunities in the Crete property market. People in the UK will always dream of living somewhere better. In a country like Crete with 320 days of sunshine – no frost or ice in winter – the lowest crime rate in Europe – and a lower cost of living than in the UK – there will always be an opportunity to tap into peoples’ dreams.

Profile

Product & Business News 13

Secure Underground Parking Make the most of a car parking space, the installation of our car lift with roof will allow you to gain access to an underground basement garage or allow the parking of 2 cars when only sufficient space is available for one.

How much has your industry changed since you have been involved – and have you caused any of these changes?

You would not believe how unsophisticated the industry was in 2003.

For example, we were instrumental in naming our developments and erecting signs on sites. A normal promotional procedure, common in the UK, that nobody had ever done before. Now, everyone does it!

In 2003 we couldn’t understand how anyone could be expected to pay over a deposit for an off-plan property without some official written agreement.The Greek philosophy was, “but they have paid a deposit, why wouldn’t we build their house?” We instigated a Purchase Agreement – a binding quotation signed by the company and the purchaser, confirming the buying price of the property and the build specification. Nowadays it appears this document a commonplace system.

Tel. 0845 604 3668

What advice do you wish you’d been given at 25 (or www.mclink.co.uk/469-506 . ENQUIRY-Card 506 35!)?

Let’s go 55 – I wouldn’t be able to remember what I was told when 25! You can never put an old head onto young shoulders, but I would say the less you have to do with banks, the better. Snobby has no bank borrowing, which means we stand or fall on our own volition.There is nothing worse than being told what your business should or should not be doing by a banker who has never run a business in his life – or ever had the courage to do.

Do you think advice can be given to people, or does everyone have to make their own mistakes?

There is a world of difference between ‘thinking’ you know and ‘living the experience’.The older you get the more honed your business mind becomes, because in most cases you have encountered the problem before and got the tee shirt.Try to impart that experience on someone younger – and depending upon their clearness of vision they will take on board what you have said, but that’s as far as it goes.

Advice can only be secondhand.There is no substitute for actually living the experience of a mistake.

Where do you see yourself/your industry in 5/10 years time?

There will always be an overseas property market in Crete for northern Europeans, just because of the weather if nothing else. I see Snobby Homes helping to satisfy that market with perhaps an expansion into warden controlled developments. A lot of couples retire to Crete to enjoy the comfortable lifestyle, but come the time when one is left on their own, it would be a comfort to move into a small development with lifestyle services where their quality of life could be maintained. I’m not entirely selfish, but you do have to think of yourself as you get older!

www.mclink.co.uk/469-507 . ENQUIRY-Card 507

www.totalliftingsolutions.co.uk

Online Enquiry 027 www.mclink.co.uk/469-508

. ENQUIRY-Card 508

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

43

Coatings

Think No Odour, Think Keim Mineral Paints

“Y

ou may be aware of the Watchdog Programmes broadcast on Thursday 27th May and Thursday 10th June, when some companies were brought to task for their smelly paints,” said David Pratt, Managing Director of Keim Mineral Paints Ltd. “I was interested to see that hundreds of bloggers have complained about stinking walls and wonder what to do next. The smells being experienced, to name just a few, include musty, gas, dirty, dead animals, ammonia, wee, drainage and rotten eggs.

“This phenomenon could be as a result of the introduction of paints with low and no odour formulations that previously had a higher solvent content which masked any underlying smells in the walls. Alternatively the smells could be associated with bacteria or chemicals at some level, where the paint is reacting with the old paint on the wall surface or with a chemical or bacteria present from within the wall itself.

“Being a mineral paint the microcrystalline structure forms a chemical bond with the surface, rather than a coating, providing exceptional long life protection and decoration.”

“It’s extremely difficult to determine the cause however, if it is the paint; Keim Mineral Paints have an alternative solution, Keim Optil, a natural choice which is odourless during or following application.

This paint is suitable for any mineral substrate; it doesn’t fade or embrittle and can be applied over sound, existing paint layers, cutting down time in preparation.

“With excellent coverage you don’t need as much, it’s easy to apply and in particular it’s environmentally friendly, being ISO14001 certified. With low VOCs,

44

category A/a, it is perfect for people who are sensitive to chemicals or suffer from allergies or asthma as well as being kind to the environment.

“It is resistant to abrasion, soiling, mould, mildew and algae. It is breathable with high vapour permeability, permitting the passage of water vapour through it. It is also fire resistant, being naturally incombustible and gives off no toxic emissions when subjected to fire.

“Being a mineral paint the microcrystalline

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

structure forms a chemical bond with the surface, rather than a coating, providing exceptional long life protection and decoration. This gives rise to long term whole life cost benefits because repaint cycles are significantly reduced and there is no need to strip off Keim Optil prior to washing down and repainting. Very often redecoration will simply consist of a single coat application.

“We take pride in the fact that we produce a truly environmentally friendly and sustainable paint that doesn’t pollute the air and offers uncompromising quality. If you use Keim Optil interior paint, you will have the perfect combination of exceptional appearance, healthy living and a long lasting quality interior finish,” concluded David.

Online Enquiry 028

Wood finish without wood

Vibration Isolation

A revolutionary finish with the look of real wood and without harming a single tree.

Powdertech Wood Finish can be applied to any metallic substrate in almost any application.

Handrail, balustrade, solar shading and curtain wall. Internal and external applications. Maintenance-free* with 15-year life expectancy.

For a long-lasting, sustainable finish that keeps its look and colour as good as the day it was installed call us for a sample and no obligation quote.

Goodwood House, 86 Holmethorpe Avenue, Redhill, Surrey, RH12NL

* PWF should be cleaned with the same frequency as any external paintwork.

Neoprene Turret Mounts Neoprene Hangers Spring Mounts Spring Hangers Flexible Connectors Floating Floors

www.pwfcollection.co.uk One stop shop for architectural finishing To discuss your requirements call Working(Corby) with the right partnerat for Powdertech Limited

galvanizing and powder coating of 01536 architectural400890 steelwork makes a visible

e-mail difference pcl@powdertech.co.uk to the finish, ensures a first class service and gives a performance or visit www.pwfcollection.co.uk

…a seamless transition from concept to delivery.

life of up to 40-years.

Online Enquiry 029

• • •

Hot dip galvanizing to British and European Standard BS EN ISO1461 Syntha Pulvin architectural polyester powder coating to BS6497 and ISO13438 Management by a single supplier

To discuss your requirements call

Powdertech (Corby) Limited at

01536 400890

e-mail pcl@powdertech.co.uk or visit www.powdertech.co.uk.

Telescopic 15 mm Hose Union Tap

We call this Powergalv – the onestop-shop for galvanizing and powder coating.

Powdertech have proven experience and expertise to support major architectural projects and bring the benefits of a one stop shop service directly to the customer.

From a single balcony to major construction projects on some of the countries landmark buildings the benefits of working with Powdertech can be seen.

Inertia Bases Noise & Vibration Surveys Ex Stock Delivery Selection Service Special Design Service

Eurovib Acoustics Products Ltd Telephone (01737) 779577 Fax (01737) 779537 sales@eurovib.co.uk www.eurovib.co.uk Online Enquiry 030

The Ultimate Defence!

Give your project long lasting protection against corrosion with Wedge Galvanizing.

Ideal for schools and public buildings

Galvanizing is: Durable > Resource Efficient > Recyclable Cost Efficient > Sustainable

| Flush when closed | Minimises risk of injury | Vandal-proof

We offer you: • Quick turnaround, we operate 24/7 • 14 plants across the UK • Galvanize a 1.5mm washer to a 29 metre beam

| Frost resistant | Recesses into any thickness of wall | Special key extends assembly To view the range of external taps visit our website

For more information on Wedge Group Galvanizing please email: architect@wedgegalv.co.uk or call: 0845 271 6094 Visit: www. wedgegalv.co.uk

UK Water Regulations KIWA approved

Tel 01442 823 123 www.arrowvalves.co.uk

The Water Regulations Solution Specialist

Online Enquiry 031

ISO 9001 FM 00382

Head Office: Stafford Street, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 1RZ

www.wedgegalv.co.uk

Online Enquiry 032 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

45

SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE! March 10 Issue 1

Future Constructor and Architect www.fca-magazine.co.uk

Design and Desire hotel rooms not just for sleeping!

Greenhouse does greenbelt help or

hinder the countryside?

Ecobuild 2010 the biggest & best show yet

Even if you received a regular copy of Constructor & Architect, you'll need to re-register with us to continue receiving Future Constructor & Architect, as the title change affects any previous registrations.

You can do this with this form, by POST or FAX, or go

www.fca-magazine.co.uk

ON-LINE at and clicking 'subscribe.'

tion?

Want Product Informa If you require further information on any products mentioned in this issue, please post or fax this form, or the Reader Response card, or go on line,noting the product's response number in the box provided.

Online Enquiry xxx

Window Security with Appeal Window Security Solutions offer an exciting range of innovative window safety and security products and services including: • Window Security Shields that Prevent Vandalism and Burglary The shields look not dissimilar to tinted glass from a distance and are barely noticeable from inside a building (pictured above). Free site surveys can also be arranged upon request.

• Safety and Security Window Films Window films offer improved safety from broken glass, are energy efficient and enhance building aesthetics and privacy.

• Independent Regulation 14 Glazing Compliance Audits Comprehensive Regulation 14 reports can be commissioned to assess compliance against Regulation 14, detailing the condition of your glazing, the classification of any risks, and recommended glazing upgrades.

For more information about our products and services please visit windowsecuritysafety.co.uk or contact us on: Freephone: 0800 980 9444

WindowSecuritySafety.co.uk Freephone: 0800 980 9444

E-mail: info@windowsecuritysafety.co.uk

Online Enquiry 033

Online Enquiry 034

46

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Disability, Health & Safety

In the loop with C-TEC! C-TEC has launched an innovative test kit for audio-frequency induction loop systems (AFILS).

With its easy-to-read digital display, the new Fosmeter Pro Kit is billed the most effective induction loop test kit on the market, containing everything needed to ensure AFILS installations work correctly and comply fully with the updated requirements of BS EN 60118-4.The kit includes a Fosmeter Pro – an intuitive handheld magnetic field strength, background noise and frequency response meter plus an MP3 player (with headphones) pre-loaded with all the sine wave tones, music and speech tracks required to do the tests. C-TEC offers FREE induction loop training at its headquarters in Wigan.

Online Enquiry 035

C-TEC’s key role C-TEC’s revolutionary Quantec addressable call system is playing a key role protecting a new £6.5m purposebuilt mental health centre in Kendray, Barnsley.The specification also called for infrared staff-attack coverage in all patient areas, including external spaces and courtyards.The Hospital’s management team and staff were already familiar with Quantec as C-TEC’s powerful call/staff attack system has been in operation at the main Hospital for many years now. Hence the UK- manufactured system, with its flexible call routing and multiple call levels, was the obvious choice for the new Oakwell Centre.

Online Enquiry 036

Spectrum offer colourful solution

Online Enquiry 037

Neaco’s Spectrum balustrade system has been specified in two distinct nylon coated finishes to assist the visually impaired at Hexham Priory School, a £6.2 million new build development in Northumberland. “The two different colours were used to provide a clear identification of different spaces,” explained Ed Mapplebeck of _space group, the architects behind the scheme, “We chose a green finish for ground floor and handrails leading downwards, in contrast to a blue finish for the first floor and handrails leading upwards.We are very pleased with the results.”

JSP: A fitting solution to silica dust A new concept in combined eye and respiratory protection by JSP is proving an effective and inexpensive solution to the issue of silica dust, released by natural stone and many common building products such as concrete and brick. Called FilterSpec®, the unit combines a mask and disposable filter with safety spectacles or goggles in a way that allows respiratory and eye protection to work together with maximum effectiveness.

FilterSpec®, and a goggle version called FilterSpec Pro® combine eye and respiratory protection in one integrated PPE unit.They satisfy the HSE concerns over fit testing the combinations of PPE normally worn, and eliminate the enduring problem of leaky masks, lens fogging and wearer discomfort. Fit testing of respirators is being championed in the HSE ‘Clean Air Take Care’ initiative, and guidance on respiratory protection fit testing (RPE) has been revised as recently as July this year in a bid to address incompatible PPE. Silica dust could become as great an issue in construction as asbestos was for maintenance workers, effecting people in every area of construction, excavation and demolition.The combined PPE solution solves many of the problems, with high quality P3 level filters, face fit compliance, fog free vision and a comfort that will encourage responsible use of the PPE.The FilterSpec® product is suitable for all manual work, while the FilterSpec Pro® goggle version is suitable for power tooling.

The spectacles conform to EN166.1F, and the mask conforms to EN1827:1999 FMP2 with a P2 filter.

Further information is available from www.jsp.co.uk

Online Enquiry 038

C-TEC’s new catalogue now available Containing a host of new products, the 32 page catalogue is an indispensable guide to C-TEC’s range of costeffective and easy-to-install fire alarm control panels, call systems, disabled refuge systems, voice alarms and induction loop amplifiers. Featured in the UK manufacturer’s catalogue for the first time is the new

Fosmeter Pro audio-frequency induction loop test kit.

Also listed is C-TEC’s improved Quantec addressable call system - now boasting a multitude of new features including two new call levels (Attendance and Ensuite), ‘User ID’, ‘Attack Tracking’ and a range of innovative infrared neck pendants.

Online Enquiry 039

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

47

Glass & Glazing

Popularity of glass reflected in GEZE UK CPD A RIBA approved CPD training seminar from GEZE UK, the UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, is proving a hit with chartered architects.The ‘Glass Door Assemblies – Selection and Specification’ seminar, launched in March 2009, now accounts for nearly 50% of GEZE UK’s CPD presentations. Other popular RIBA approved CPD seminars offered by GEZE UK include Safety at Powered Doors – Working with BS7036, and Removing Barriers to Access.The seminars are held onsite at architectural practices across the UK and can be booked directly with GEZE UK. Online Enquiry 040

4* solution for Tormax

Solarlux’s versatile horizontally sliding wall

Creating the right first impression is crucial for any four star accommodation, which is why the new boutique-style Park Central Hotel in Bournemouth specified a contemporary sliding entrance from TORMAX™, one the UK’s leading manufacturers of advanced door technology.

Entirely frameless, a set of glass bi-parting automatic sliding doors powered by the TORMAX™ Win Drive operator work silently in tandem to welcome guests into a light, modern reception area.Without any visible top or bottom rails, the glass doors slide smoothly open and close as if by invisible force, creating a visually impressive, modern entrance.

The SL60-Horizontally sliding walls from Solarlux are individual aluminium framed, glass panels, that are thermally insulated, which can be moved to a parking area to open up a space. It is suitable for retail education or the leisure industry where variable openings are required.The SL60-Horizontally sliding walls are available with a flush floor track.The multichamber, aluminium frame is thermally insulated offering a u-value as low as 1.51 W/m2K. An entry/ exit panel can be integrated into any position in the completed installation, and is fitted with either an elegant lever handle or pull handle.

Online Enquiry 041

Online Enquiry 042

Glazing Innovations: cost effective The team at Glazing Innovations Ltd continually develop cost effective modular systems to meet the architectural glazing markets greatest requirements.These systems mitigate design and management input and often utilise standard stocked glass panels. Having specialised in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke architectural glazing for many years, the team are proud to introduce our modular structural glass balustrade and frameless glass canopy systems.

Online Enquiry 044

48

Comar launches new P.i products Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have launched their new Comar 7P.i ECO Door System which integrates with the Comar 5P.i ECO Window System.This completes the innovative P.i ECO range which provides casement windows and doors that have slim 55mm profiles and, through innovative integration, actively reduces costs.

Comar 5P.i ECO Window System has also been relaunched with additional screw-ports, bay pole options, high lx profiles and three aluminium sill options.The Comar P.i ECO range of aluminium windows and doors provides an integrated solution that meets the very latest criteria in product specification.

Online Enquiry 043

Kawneer launch BRE ‘A’ rated Online Enquiry 045 window range A BRE Green Guide ‘A’ rated frame is the heart of a new, cost-effective range of windows launched by leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer to meet the increasing demand for environmentallyfriendly and highly secure building products.

The new AA®540 series has been designed for new-build and refurbishment projects as much for its energy efficiency qualities as its aesthetics and security features, to ensure compliance with today’s stringent performance requirements. Advanced thermal break technology gives Kawneer’s AA®540 a U-value of 1.7W/m²K and full compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

ion mat infor

Digital brochures Any size brochure, catalogue or flyer...

Today, an essential facility for every business is to have the ability to send information (brochures, flyers, newsletters etc.) to its customers and prospects by email – and to have the same data available to download from its website.

Using the most advanced design technology in the world, your company’s information can be put into a 3D document available online to any contact without the requirement to install any software at all. You can display your brochure or document in a live environment enabling the potential customer to fully interact with your text.

What’s more, because they are ‘live’ documents, we are able to track ‘click through’ and responses, helping to understand what the customer is really interested in.

Call us on 01795 509110 to discuss how we can make your brochures or catalogues come alive.

It’s quick, simple and very effective!

T: 01795 509110 E: sam@fca-magazine.co.uk W: www.fca-magazine.co.uk

Online Enquiry 046 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

49

Surfaces & Landscaping

OSMO: only natural…

Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert is highlighting the key benefits of its wood stain product by renaming it; Natural Oil Woodstain. An oil-based protective finish for exterior wood, the product does exactly what its new name implies. A decorative product for all exterior wood, Natural Oil Woodstain offers a high quality finish which allows the wood to breathe and reduces the risk of swelling and shrinkage. Acting as a protection against all weather conditions, it prevents mould, algae and fungal decay as well ensuring the wood doesn’t crack, flake, peel or blister.

Online Enquiry 047

Safer decking from Osmo Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes expert is focusing on safety this summer by introducing a new slip resistant finish for wooden decking; AntiSlip Decking Oil. A product that does what it says on the tin, a finish which provides a safe outside environment all year round. Anti-Slip Decking Oil is an oil based finish which increases the durability of the surface, protects it against mould, algae and fungal attack, and reduces the risk of slipping.The clear, satin finish also offers a small amount of UV protection which will help protect against greying.

Online Enquiry 048

50

NEW! Collection Futura AkzoNobel are pleased to introduce the latest development to their architectural range of powder coatings, Collection Futura.

Part of the premier powder coating range for the architectural market, this updated collection has been chosen to meet the latest colour trends forecasted to be the most prominent between now and 2013. It comprises 50 finishes that are unique to AkzoNobel and are all made using the ultra durable Interpon D2525 technology. Meeting Qualicoat class 2, GSB Master, and American AAMA 2604-08 standards, a guarantee of up to 40 years is available when applied by an Interpon D Approved Applicator.

Online Enquiry 049

Chilstone’s original replacements Historic Royal Palaces have commissioned garden ornament makers Chilstone of Tunbridge Wells to recreate the Pulhamite planters that originally surrounded the pool in the Dutch Gardens at Kensington Palace, but which were, over time, damaged and slowly disappeared during the last century. Using drawings that still exist in the royal archives, Chilstone were able to recreate the pots by making a mould and creating 22 copies using their hand-made process that is essentially similar to what is known of the original Pelhamite process, which is now a lost secret.

Online Enquiry 050

Ultrascape help provide Justice!

Ultrascape products from the Instarmac Group plc have been used at the new Bristol Civil Justice Centre, a bespoke building designed to meet the needs of HMCS in delivering civil justice, built to a high specification taking into account sustainability and the environment both internally and externally. As a busy building it will be subject to heavy use and must withstand this without undue deterioration or excessive maintenance, thus landscape architect Gillespies specified Ultrascape. Products used were EPR9 epoxy resin mortar, Pro-Bed HS fine bedding concrete (in bulk supply), Pro-Prime cementitious slurry primer, and Flowpoint ECO rapid setting flowable grout containing 20% recycled glass.

Online Enquiry 051

Minsterstone dress Urban Outfitters Minsterstone, the high quality stone manufacturers, have completed a unique project for the Urban Outfitters store in Bristol’s Cabot Circus.The project made from concrete to a strength of C40/50 took around 4 weeks to complete, and is a one of a kind for the traditional stonemasons.There were many challenges in making this 8 meter long panel, not least achieving the name ‘Urban Outfitters’ in the correct typestyle. Having achieved a fine finish on all four vertical surfaces, Minsterstone are happy to see the work situated outside the shop front for shoppers to appreciate.

Online Enquiry 052

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

RUNDEL TONE LTD. Cast Stone products from pier caps to porticos With a large standard range we will be sure to meet your requirement, we also manufacture bespoke items.

The Natural Touch from Osmo An easy to apply, decorative finish for all exterior wood, Natural Oil Woodstain offers a high quality finish which allows the wood to breathe and reduces the risk of swelling and shrinkage.

Elegance of stone at affordable price

• protects against all weather conditions • prevents mould, algae and fungal decay • no cracking, flaking, peeling or blistering Available in 16 colour zones, anything from Pine to Mahogany and Walnut to Fir Green.

Suitable for doors, windows, carports, timber cladding, wooden decking, garden houses . . .

Www.arundelstone.co.uk Sales@arundelstone.co.uk 62 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2PE Tel: 01243 829151 Fax: 01243 860341

Online Enquiry 053

tel: +44 (0)1296 481 220 www.osmouk.com Online Enquiry 054

& DIY Kits ® b la S Perma le b a il Ava

®

For an attractive and extremely durable alternative to block paving or pattern imprinted concrete, use SureSet® permeable resin bound paving for driveways, access roads, pavements, roof gardens and tree pits. SureSet is ideal for use in SUDS projects.

Choose from natural gravel, crushed rock, marble and recycled products.

SureSet permeable resin bound paving is covered by a 10 year guarantee.

Tel: 01985 841180 Fax: 01985 841260 mail@sureset.co.uk www.sureset.co.uk

Online Enquiry 055

Online Enquiry 056 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

51

Structural & External Building

Lindapter; transforming concept to reality Lindapter’s new Hollo-Bolt® Flush Fit was specified as a structural steelwork connection in HafenCity’s Brooktorkai quarter, securing a wide spanning glass roof and multi story windowed front without the fixings being visible.The revolutionary Hollo-Bolt creates immense opportunity for architectural design as the unique fixing is concealed within the steelwork with no protruding bolt head or nut.

Architect GMP (Gerkan, Marg and Partners) designed the Brooktorkai quarter utilising clinker-brick facades as a reference to nearby historic buildings, while marrying with clean, modern lines of large glass enclosed open spaces.The prominent glazed feature of the Germanischer Lloyd building guarantees expansive views over the old warehouse district and creates a striking entranceway to the company’s new head office.

The Lindapter M12 Hollo-Bolt Flush Fit

was used to construct the glazing support frame with a connection design that included splice joints inside the adjoining pre-drilled SHS sections, allowing the fixings to be simply inserted and tightened with a torque wrench for a rapid installation.

The cost effective solution required no specialist equipment or labour and dramatically less work at height in comparison to traditional welding or throughbolting methods.The resulting steelwork is not only structurally sound, but aesthetically pleasing, presenting a clean symmetrical appearance.

Lindapter’s latest innovation merges the technical advantages of their distinguished Hollo-Bolt with the aesthetic benefits of a discreet fixing.The Hollo-Bolt is

independently approved as a primary structural connection and is the only cavity fixing to feature in the SCI/BCSA joint publication ‘Joints in Steel Construction – Simple Connections’.Typical applications include primary & secondary steelwork, cladding, balconies and staircases.

Online Enquiry 057

Tolent wins acclaim at Art College

Potential exhibitors invited to Timber Expo launch event

Manchester-based building contractors,Tolent Construction, have been praised for their performance following the completion of a £1.1 million redevelopment contract at Prestwich Art College. Commenced in September 2009, the scheme required the conversion of a Japanese garden into a dining room and the construction of a new auditorium with steel portal frame and rain screen cladding. “Tolent reduced their costs to adapt to changing project requirements and managed to complete an excellent job within an impressive timescale, despite a very harsh winter that delayed and hindered a lot of their work,” said Allan Marsh of TWB Architects.

TRADA Technology invites potential exhibitors to the official launch event for Timber Expo on Wednesday 29 September 2010, at the show venue, Coventry’s Ricoh Arena.The launch will allow companies to make an informed judgement on their participation in this groundbreaking event.

Leading names like Finnforest, Arch,Wolf Systems, the UK SIP Association and Swift Horsman have shown positive interest.Timber Expo, the new showcase for timber and wood products, will take place on 27 & 28 September 2011. Launch event delegates can claim the ‘early-bird’ booking rate and a ‘marketing booster pack’ worth £300.00.To register visit www.timber-expo.co.uk Online Enquiry 059

Cembrit launches new brochures!

Online Enquiry 058

Cembrit, specialists in corrugated sheet, cladding and roof slates, has unveiled two new brochures covering both profiles in its corrugated sheets range, Cemsix and B5.

Offering full product specifications, colour availability and installation advice, the brochures also highlight the wide range of accessories which complement both profiles. The 20-page Cemsix brochure features full colour examples of completed projects, including specific health and safety advice for cutting, fixing, storing and handling the product.The 8-page B5 brochure demonstrates application potential in single-storey buildings such as garages, equestrian buildings and garden pavilions. B5 is available in 14 different lengths and 10 different colours.

Online Enquiry 060

52

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Modular Buildings

Conservation village gains new Wernick school building Ermington Community Primary School was built in 1879, but with the expansion of pre-school provision required extra space rapidly, and NPS South West, the property design and construction company, was commissioned to design a new building for the school specifically for pre-school children.The new modular building’s stone and timber exterior and slate roof ticked all the right boxes for planning requirements within a conservation area and for sustainability.

After the new building’s ground works had been completed, the four bays which comprise the modular building were delivered and craned-in in one day; finishing work took eight weeks. A similar traditionally built structure would take a minimum of 20 weeks to complete.

A greatly reduced on-site time scale is particularly important in any community, but in a village like Ermington, with its narrow access lanes, it is a major consideration. At a school or college campus the ability to schedule the delivery of a modular building to coincide with

Online Enquiry 061 holidays or weekends is often a critical factor. In this instance this arrangement was not necessary, but the school’s day-to-day activities were not affected by noise or any other disruption from the site.The school’s time-table did not need to be altered to accommodate building activity on what had been part of their car park.With modular build most of the construction

is completed in a controlled factory environment, so the amount of heavy plant on a client’s site is dramatically reduced, thus minimizing environmental impact on the area and reducing health and safety risks.

Wernick buildings are available for sale, lease or hire.

ion mat infor

Digital brochures Any size brochure, catalogue or flyer...

Today, an essential facility for every business is to have the ability to send information (brochures, flyers, newsletters etc.) to its customers and prospects by email – and to have the same data available to download from its website.

Using the most advanced design technology in the world, your company’s information can be put into a 3D document available online to any contact without the requirement to install any software at all. You can display your brochure or document in a live environment enabling the potential customer to fully interact with your text.

What’s more, because they are ‘live’ documents, we are able to track ‘click through’ and responses, helping to understand what the customer is really interested in.

Call us on 01795 509110 to discuss how we can make your brochures or catalogues come alive.

It’s quick, simple and very effective!

T: 01795 509110 E: sam@fca-magazine.co.uk W: www.fca-magazine.co.uk Online Enquiry 062 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

53

HVAC

Remmers; internal intelligent insulation Online Enquiry 063 Remmers iQ-Therm is the first internally applied insulation system that can meet the next level of Building Regulations for thermal efficiency in wall insulation, without creating a vapour barrier and the subsequent risk of problems with condensation and mould growth.

Room heating energy costs can be reduced by up to 75% for every year after the system is installed, plus co-ordinated Remmers decorative paint finishes can be used on top of this unique, patented and award winning system.

Remmers iQ-Therm is supplied and installed as thin, breathable, organic foam panels.These

are bedded and bonded with specially designed mortars and tapes, followed by Remmers finishing mortars or renders, dependent on the final appearance or finishes the owners require. Even special solutions for mechanical wall fixings to hang decorative accessories, or equipment such as flat screen TVs, are included.

Installation is quick and straightforward with full training for specialist refurbishment contractors being provided off and on site by Remmers Technical Services personnel from Crawley. Contact Remmers for more information, or to book a training course for you or your building refurbishment team.

NIBE helps RHS go greener still!

The innovative design of the new Bramall Learning Centre at the RHS Garden Harlow Carr includes virtually all established energy saving or conserving systems including a NIBE F1330 22kW Heat Pump sourced from boreholes drilled in rock under the open area surrounding the new building. The heat collected from five boreholes – three 100 metres and two 50 metres deep – is passed to the heat pump which by advanced heat exchange systems concentrates the energy.The heat generated is then passed via a NIBE UKV ‘surge’ vessel designed to maximise hot water capacity to a NIBE VPAS accumulator tank, just about the most efficiently insulated storage unit available.

Online Enquiry 064

Online Enquiry xxx

54

Oventrop; an educated choice Oventrop valves were selected exclusively by Interserve Engineering Services for the heating services at the new £30m Q3 Academy in Sandwell,West Midlands to simplify the purchasing procedure and facilitate any subsequent servicing.

Oventrop equipment was chosen for cost, quality and fitness for purpose. Included in the selection of valves were 150 AV6 TRVs and matching Combi 4 lockshield valves. All boiler and ancillary valves in the three-storey building are of Oventrop supply as are all the commissioning sets, double regulating, isolation valves and strainers used throughout the LPHW and DHW systems. Online Enquiry 065

Passivent, for a good night’s sleep A good night’s sleep can be achieved in even the busiest urban environment with a new tricklevent from leader in natural ventilation solutions, Passivent Ltd. Passivent’s Acoustic Overglass Vent Bar is easily installed above the glass in sealed double glazed units, and is thermally broken - eliminating risk of cold bridging. Installed, the vent can reduce road noise penetration to an indoor ambient noise level of just 35dB, and still achieve up to 8000mm2 free ventilation area, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, PPG24 Planning & Noise: 1994, and BS8233: sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings: 1999.

Online Enquiry 066

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

HVP

Hamworthy help In control with Cistermiser latest product from Cistermiser, school’s sustainability The specialists in commercial washroom water

Online Enquiry 068

management, is a method of controlling water supply to all the appliances in a washroom. Sensazone is an intelligent infrared sensor located on the ceiling that dictates the activation of solenoids to allow the supply of water only when it detects the movement of someone entering the washroom. It continues to monitor the user as long as movement is recognised and after that the length of time allowed for the continued supply of water is pre-set, either 15 or 30 minutes being the norm. All inflow then ceases once more preventing water loss due to faulty appliances, negligence or vandalism.

Online Enquiry 067

JIS introduce Pevensey radiator JIS Europe Ltd. recently introduced an addition to the company’s well-known Sussex Range. Launched under the Pevensey name it is wall mounted in a ‘ladder’ conformation, with even spacing between the radiator’s ‘rungs’, and makes a distinguished and practical addition to the modern bathroom.

The Pevensey radiator is 975mm tall - and 520mm wide.

Available in Central Heating, Electric and Dual Fuel format, with a choice of polished or satin finish high quality stainless steel. In Central Heating format the Pevensey 975/520 delivers a heat output of BTU 1381/ Watts 405.The Pevensey Online Enquiry 069 comes with a 25 years guarantee.

Dataterm reduces your fuel bill by up to 25%!

Multizone 4

Multizone 3

Multizone 2

Energy Saving Products

by Warmworld

Heating & HW

At the heart of the new Durham Johnston School in County Durham lies an environmentally friendly strategy delivered through the sustainable use of energy using a Hamworthy biomass heating solution, supported by Wessex ModuMax condensing boilers, Powerstock calorifier and pressurisation equipment, all supplied

by Hamworthy Heating.The biomass solution is designed for a wood pellet fuel supply and uses a 500kW Herz boiler with integrated control system, complete with fuel a storage silo, and automated fuel feed system into the boiler intermediate hopper.

Unlike many biomass boilers, it doesn’t need trickle heat or kindling to maintain the combustion process.

It Saves Fuel, is Energy Conscious and it is kind to the planet by reducing Co2 emissions. It is simple to use and very cost effective. Dataterm will reduce your CO2 emissions by at least 1 Ton per year without any loss of comfort or control. Programming is flexible & easy with 8 time and temperature set-points per day with room for 3 personal and 30 built in plans to choose from. So if comfort and control with no fuss sounds good to you fit Dataterm Today!

Features include illuminated display, optimum start / stop, close temperature control and an average 25% savings in fuel spend per annum...Dataterm is recognised by the Energy Saving Trust in recognition of its ability to save fuel and help the planet.

Tel: 0117 949 8800 www.warmworld.co.uk Online Enquiry 070

Online Enquiry 071 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

55

ië iÊÜ> Ü>Þà 4AILORED FOR YOUR SPECIl C ROOF ACCESS REQUIREMENTS 3UITABLE FOR m AT AND PITCHED ROOFS ÀiiÊÃÌ> ` }Êi`}iÊ «À ÌiVÌ ,IGHTWEIGHT ALUMINIUM CONSTRUCTION PROVIDING SUPERIOR AESTHETICS AND DURABILITY 6> iÞÜ> >À`Ü> , vÜ> &OR ALL YOUR SHORT DURATION ROOF MAINTENANCE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS ,IGHTWEIGHT

PORTABLE SUITABLE FOR FRAGILE ROOFS

&OR ALL YOUR ACCESS REQUIREMENTS CONTACT

v Ji>Ã `iV°V

ä£ÇÈÇÊÈ £n£Ó %ASI $EC !CCESS 3YSTEMS ,TD -ERLIN (OUSE "LAYDON 2OAD 3ANDY

"EDS 3' 2: WWW EASI DEC COM

56

Online Enquiry 072

Online Enquiry 073

Online Enquiry 074

Online Enquiry 075

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Roofing, Cladding & Insulation

Warmcoat Energy Saving Paint – it’s all the rage!

Online Enquiry 076 A reduction in energy bills by up to 30% sound good? Read on – a revolutionary new decorative emulsion paint provides a thermal barrier that helps reduce heat loss and thereby utility bills – for individual homeowners, small businesses and well known multinationals.

Warmcoat is water-based, non-toxic, safe and environmentally friendly.

Additionally,Warmcoat Energy Saving Basecoat works in exactly the same way as the topcoat and can be applied to surfaces before the final coat, so users can apply a topcoat in any colour from their own choice of paint if preferred.

So how does Warmcoat (the trading name of this new product) work?

Warmcoat utilises unique nanotechnologies, creating a substantial insulating barrier, leading to the reduction of heat loss through the walls and ceilings of properties.

Warmcoat emulsion offers the perfect balance; excellent quality, a superior texture, finish and insulation.

With its low odour (so low VOC levels), just two coats of this easyto-use emulsion makes Warmcoat an inexpensive, fast acting, and highly effective insulating solution which doubles up as a condensation eliminator too, while providing pleasing aesthetic results.

Government approval for Warmcoat has been so strong that a reduced VAT rate at 5% is offered.

Warmcoat is available in all popular shades and our readers can enjoy a 20% discount quoting code FCA0810 when ordering through one of Thermilate’s online retailers www. paintsdirect.co.uk. So why not take this opportunity to try out one of the most current talked about energysaving paint/insulation products available on the market today?

Steni puts twinkle in specifiers’ eyes

Prince’s Foundation selects Sandtoft

Designed to put the twinkle back in specifiers’ eyes, specialist cladding manufacturer Steni UK has extended its composite range of panels with sparkling black and white variants to bring a cost-effective wow factor to public and private sector, refurbishment projects and newbuild developments, in the healthcare, education, residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

The new sparkling black and white Steni panels are fibreglass reinforced polymer composite panels which feature a surface of crushed natural stones.The white variant brings a crisp, bright effect to buildings while the black with-a hint-of-ruby gives a sharp, stand-out effect.

The Prince’s Foundation for the built environment has specified Sandtoft’s Cassius clay roof tile for its high profile ‘Natural House’ project.The Cassius in Antique Slate has been chosen to complement the design of the Natural House, which is aiming to achieve Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. “The Cassius carries a BRE Green Guide rating of A+ and is made with 100% green electricity,” said Sandtoft’s sales and marketing director, Nick Oldridge. “It is one of our ‘New Generation’ clay tiles and only 10.7 tiles are required per square metre, which often results in significant cost savings.”

Online Enquiry 077

Online Enquiry 078

SAFETYWORKS & Solutions are ‘miles ahead’!

SAFETYWORKS & Solutions are celebrating after having a bumper month in May, delivering in to their ‘supply only’ and contract clients in excess of one mile of walk ways! One such project was on behalf of a food processing site in London, where SAFETYWORKS were able to provide a mix of product, specialised delivery to site, and specific technical advice to assist easy installation. A complete roof safety system was supplied, which improved accessibility and allowed safe access across a combination of flat, steel and fragile roofs at the site.

Online Enquiry 079

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

57

Doors & Windows

Fab & Fix launches ultimate in steel window handle choice Leading hardware specialist Fab & Fix has introduced a new steel window handle range providing unique and aesthetic solutions for all types of applications – from heritage or restoration projects to contemporary developments. Combining modern functionality with a range of styling, the four designs incorporate the latest technology to operate either espagnolette or shootbolt locking systems used in today’s steel casement windows. Offered left or right-handed, the handles feature four screw fixings with secure key locking and some also offer a night ventilation catch.The range is available in several finishes and colours.

Online Enquiry 080

It hinges on SIMONSWERK Following a review of clinical research into the antimicrobial efficacy of copper, SIMONSWERK UK has introduced into their popular hinge range new copper plated hinges. A 2009 case study by the Copper Development Association at Selly Oak Hospital highlighted the scientific evidence to support the replacement of hardware on hospital and surgery doors with those incorporating copper, overwhelmingly proven to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms reducing contamination and diminishing the risk of infection. Prompted by the research conclusions SIMONSWERK have developed the first copper plated door hinges which they believe will, along with copper door hardware, be an environmental asset in reducing the spread of infection.

Online Enquiry 081

Memco elevate safety at airport Global elevator safety and communications specialist Memco’s Elite elevator safety systems are to be installed in 74 elevators at Indira Gandhi International Airport’s new Terminal 3 in New Delhi.The systems will be fitted to elevator doors supplied by ThyssenKrupp Elevator. Memco’s Elite safety system features two independent detection systems.The first is a light curtain of infrared beams criss-crossing the elevator car’s doors; the second is a 3D proximity detection system in the landing zone. Any person or large object breaking the light curtain or detected within the 3D zone triggers a system which automatically reopens the elevator doors.

Online Enquiry 085

58

GEZE makes history in Hull GEZE UK has secured a place in Hull’s historical archives, by installing two circular entrances to the new History Centre’s unique curved atrium.The purpose-built facility makes historical archives accessible to the public and gathers together priceless records of the city’s past under one roof.

GEZE’s automatic curved sliders were chosen to create a stylish, minimalist and functional glass entrance that provides both impact and ease of use. At both ends of a linear glass arcade running along the south face of the building, four Slimdrive SC automatic operators were fitted in pairs to create two cylindrical draft lobbies.

Online Enquiry 082

Kawneer meets desired aesthetic Curtain walling from Kawneer was specified for its aesthetics and cost effectiveness for the last building in the 10-year mixed use redevelopment of Manchester’s landmark Piccadilly Place.The orientation of the Grade A speculative office building at 4 Piccadilly Place allowed for maximum glazing to the east and north facades and this was achieved on a total of three elevations with Kawneer’s AA®100 curtain wall system. Kevin Fraser of Hodder + Partners architects and designers, regular specifiers of Kawneer systems, said, “The Kawneer systems allowed us to achieve the required daylighting levels while also achieving the desired aesthetic set as part of the planning conditions.”

Online Enquiry 083

Levolux takes the lead at SportPark

Online Enquiry 084

Loughborough University’s new £15m SportPark development has benefitted from a custom Solar Shading solution, developed by Levolux, helping it achieve a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’. SportPark occupies a prominent position on the University’s campus with an open outlook to the south and west. In order to help prevent excessive solar heat gain, Levolux developed a custom aluminium Solar Shading solution, incorporating giant Perforated Sails and Aerofoil Fins, applied externally. By limiting the exposure of glazed areas to direct sunlight, internal temperatures can be maintained at the optimum level, with less need for mechanical cooling and air conditioning equipment.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Doors & Windows FAAC: Secure operator

TORMAX wins industry award

FAAC automatic gate operators are being used to help step up security following several incidences of burglaries at luxury homes in the Lancashire area. FAAC’s S450 swing gate operator is a popular choice due to its slimline appearance and built-in anti-crush protection. North Valley Forge installed automatic swing gates to this property using the S450 hybrid operator, which combines the reliability of hydraulic technology with the efficiency of a 24V DC motor.The S450’s continuous duty cycle makes it ideal for this application as the owner runs a small business from the premises, thus having a higher use rate than a typical residential property.

The ground-breaking, iMotion® 2301 sliding door operator from TORMAX has been selected by a jury of world-class experts to receive a red dot award, for an outstanding design achievement in the Architecture and Interior Design class. The ability of the iMotion® to adapt its functionality to almost any location impressed the judges as did the ultra-modern technology embedded in a clear, compact design.

Incorporating cutting-edge technology, the synchronous motor that powers an iMotion® 2301 sliding door drive has no brushes or gears that can wear out, giving near-indefinite life expectancy, as well as incredibly quiet day-to-day operation.

Online Enquiry 087

Online Enquiry 086

New Sales Director for Schueco UK Building envelope specialist Schueco UK Limited has appointed Mike Lane as Sales Director Metal Construction.

With 20 years’ experience in the architectural aluminium sector, and an MBA in Business Administration, Mike will focus on increasing sales for Schueco’s fabricator partners and enhancing the company’s service to them through training and support facilities, and the development of bestvalue sustainable solutions. An enthusiastic fan of sport both as a spectator and as a participant, Mike is a follower of Formula One motor-racing and Manchester City FC and is a keen angler for specimen carp in the UK and France.

Online Enquiry 088

Vicaima on the horizon Tenants moving into a new threestorey development of two-bedroom apartments in Morden, Surrey, will find their new homes are fitted with Vicaima doors.The interior doors have an oak veneer finish and are from Vicaima’s Naturdor range which combines uncomplicated style with attractive real wood finishes.The apartments have been built for AmicusHorizon Housing Association

by Craddockwood Homes Ltd. Paul Baker of Craddockwood Homes said, “We’ve used Vicaima products on all of our developments and have been impressed with the high standard of construction and the quality of the finish.They produce the exact doors for our needs.”

Online Enquiry 089

Kalzip’s perfect for flat roofs Kalzip’s new flat roofing system guide explains why high performance aluminium standing seam roofs are a robust and cost-effective solution for all new build and refurbishment applications. BBA approved for use on flat and low pitched roofs down to 1.5º, the well-proven Kalzip solution allows for ease of installation, inherent water-tightness, durability and offers a unique 40 year full system guarantee.

The Kalzip standing seam system offers complete versatility across every kind of roofing application, catering for all designs, the most exacting performance requirements and reduced whole life cost when compared with many traditional flat roof alternatives.

Online Enquiry 090

Charter’s unique security shutters rise up Online Enquiry 091 to protect Eco-School A new IT suite at Sheffield’s Notre Dame High School is protected by the unique CharterIntegr8 180V security shutters, which close by rising up from the ground. “These are the only vertically rising shutters available in the UK and truly have to be seen to be believed!” exclaims

David Ham, Sales Manager for Charter Specialist Security, which manufactures and installs the shutters. “The lintel is hidden beneath a decked walkway, and just like the rest of our range, when the shutters are open they are totally concealed, with no visual impact on the building.”

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

59

Floors, Walls & Ceilings

Crown Trade goes to further extremes

Ancon TeploTie used in British Passivhaus

Responding to strong demand from the specification sector, Crown Trade has launched a second Clean Extreme decorative coating for use in all types of heavily trafficked areas which are prone to soiling, scuffs and scrapes and which need to be able to withstand regular wet cleaning.

Ancon TeploTie, the low thermal conductivity wall tie manufactured from basalt fibres, has been used in the first certified Passivhaus to be built using traditional masonry cavity walls. Achieving the energy efficiency levels of Passivhaus relies on the construction of a well-insulated airtight building envelope.Thermal bridges must be removed wherever possible to limit heat loss.When building with cavity walls, this makes Wall Tie selection particularly important.

TeploTie wall ties are exclusive to Ancon.They have a thermal conductivity of just 0.7W/ mK, making them the most thermally efficient Wall Tie on the market.

Online Enquiry 092

Building upon the success of Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt, Crown Trade has now introduced Clean Extreme Durable Acrylic Eggshell.The new coating offers all the durability, longevity, soil resistance and sheer scrubbability for which Scrubbable Matt has become renowned, but with an attractive low sheen acrylic eggshell finish.

“Both Crown Trade Clean Extreme coatings will stand up to much more punishment than conventional paint finishes,” said Brand Manager Debbie Orr. “They boast an ISO 11998 class 1 scrub rating, which means they can be used in areas that need regular cleaning. Even when scrubbed repeatedly with wet cloths, these tough and durable finishes won’t burnish. Because of the special binder we’ve used in the formulation, Clean Extreme Durable Acrylic Eggshell cures to create a much harder film than a conventional acrylic eggshell coating which helps to give the coating its superior durability, stain and scrub resistance.”

Crown Trade Clean Extreme Durable Acrylic Eggshell is now available in White plus a range of pastel colours.

Burmatex Receives Industry Online Enquiry 093 Recognition Continuous efforts made

by Burmatex to develop environmental codes of best practice in the manufacturing and product design of sustainable carpet tiles were validated by winning the coveted environmental and social impact award at an event for the commercial interiors industry, held in London recently. Judges look for evidence of a cohesive integrated approach, covering design, materials, product development, manufacturing, marketing and transport as well as responsibility to the local community.The award also recognises Burmatex’s focus on key performance indicators including manufacturing techniques, the use of green electricity and recycled packaging and the management of fleet fuel consumption and CO² emissions.

New RIBA Approved CPDs from Tarkett

Online Enquiry 094

60

Tarkett, the worldwide leader in flooring and sports surface solutions, has just launched two new RIBA approved seminars. Social and private housing, student accommodation, retirement homes, and communal areas all have different flooring needs. “Homes & Living Space – a guide to hard and smooth flooring specification” addresses issues raised by specifiers working in the Housing sector. And slips and trips are one of the biggest sources of accidents in the workplace and home; the correct specification of floorcoverings can contribute to its reduction. Tarkett’s CPD “Slips,Trips and Falls – considerations for flooring specification” discusses these issues. Online Enquiry 095

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

but nothing performs b ut n othing p erforms like like a cast cast iron iron rainwater rainwater system. system. www.tuscanfoundry.com www w..tuscanfoundry y..com For a br o ochur e call 0800 174 093 brochure

Rainwater Harvesting Systems Over 30 options - Tank sizes from 1000L-10000L Flat Tanks 1500, 3000, 5000 & NEW 7500 litres High quality - 25 year guarantee on tanks Competitve prices - Easy installation No concrete required Provides up to 50% of your water needs

Full installation and maintenance support throughout the UK

SBR Sewage Treatment incl. Upgrade Systems Cost effective and simple solution Treatment Plant instead of Septic Tank Meets all EA Consent Levels - No concrete required for installation 25-years guarantee on your container 3 years guarantee on the system EN-12566-3 approved New plants for 2 to 300

31

Ideal for new build or existing developments 29.qxd:Layout 1

14/6/10

09:31

Page 1

01844 238111/238702 enquiries@rewatec.co.uk Visit our website: www.rewatec.co.uk Telephone: Email:

DRAINAGE & WATER MANAGEMENT June 2010097 mcdermottpublishing.co.uk Online Enquiry

Online Enquiry 096

BuildingNews

Treatment Plant available exclusively from For outstanding water quality choose

Graf

Picobell unit 15:23: 2.1 Klaro unit 5: 63:11 surpasses present EN legislation of 20 30 20 meets EN 12566.1-3

On most applications no concrete required

saving YOU approx £400-£500

JFC’s “Corripipe” Twinwall pipe is uniquely made from 100% recycled post consumer plastic bottles BBA approved with a comprehensive range of fittings

Expand the use of your outdoors with JFC Earthwood

JFC Hydrochamber Attenuation tank is the only WRc unit approved in the UK • • • •

Hydro Valve Storm Water Control

Sustainable renewable alternative to hardwood Long lasting & durable Antislip surface Unique EN15534-1: 2007 compliance on density, tensile properties, resistance to ageing etc enquiry 528 www.mclink.co.uk/533-528 Contact us today for a brochure at

JFC Manufacturing (Europe) Ltd

Tel: 01691 659226 Email: info@jfcuk.com Web: www.jfcuk.com

Online Enquiry 098

FACTA welcolmes Durey Castings

New water Respond tapsonline www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card 61 as a new member works energy, the Thames Gateway Water Treatment Works, at Beckton in east London, will, when required, turn a mixture of seawater and river water from

The ongoing replacement of London's leaky Victorian water mains has helped cut leakage by more than a quarter in the past five years. But that progress on

With climate change threatening hotter, drier summers and an additional 700,000 people forecast to move to London by 2021, the new water works will

Building Elements

Foremans announces Yorkon install final expansion Online Enquiry 099 modules at Colchester Recycled and refurbished modular buildings supplier Foremans Relocatable Building Systems has announced plans to expand operations in response to increasing demand for accommodation solutions.The 4-acre purpose-built centre in Hemel Hempstead increases its national production facilities to more than 80,000m². A recycled Foremans office building on the site has been designed to showcase the quality of preowned modular accommodation and a number of specification options. Organisations can hire, purchase or lease their accommodation; a ‘buy back’ option gives customers the opportunity to meet immediate requirements with the certainty that they have a disposal strategy in place for when the building is no longer required.

Dow helps prevent thermal bridging Installing insulation below the floor slab helps create an envelope of continuous insulation that minimizes heat loss. Installing during construction also makes the most of internal space and provides a one-off opportunity that could help compensate for design and construction changes made during a building’s lifetime. Distinctive blue FLOORMATE 300-A is manufactured by Dow Building Solutions using STYROFOAM-A extruded polystyrene foam insulation. It has all the qualities the industry has come to expect from STYROFOAM – high design load, low water absorption, ease of installation and excellent insulating properties, and is available in a range of thicknesses with a design load of 130 kN/m².

Online Enquiry 100

Off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has just craned the final modules into position on site at Colchester General Hospital as part of a major ProCure21 project – the largest development in the hospital’s recent history. In order to reduce the programme time for the new building by around six months, to the benefit of patient care, Principal Supply Chain Partner, Kier Eastern took the decision to use an off-site solution. The approach also allowed an existing ward building on the site to remain in use until just days before the first modules arrived on site.

Online Enquiry 101

Technal maximise architectural appeal Calthorpe House is one of a small number of buildings in the Midlands to achieve a BREEAM (2006) ‘excellent’ rating. This highly sustainable landmark office scheme features the latest curtain walling from architectural aluminium specialists,Technal.The £40m building is also the first application of a new adaptation of Technal’s MX curtain walling system.This latest façade option is an alternative to structural sealant glazing, which gives the benefit of clear sight lines, no caps, and flush corners for greater transparency and high quality aesthetics with uninterrupted spans of glass to maximise natural light and architectural appeal.

Online Enquiry 102

Safe & Secure Hardware from Relcross Door and Washroom hardware specialist Relcross Ltd has launched a range of “Safe and Secure” Hardware ideal for use in situations where a combination of life safety and security is desirable; including Care Homes, Detention Centres, Prisons, Psychiatric Hospitals and Young Offenders’ Institutions.The extensive range of products includes a wide variety of anti-ligature door mounted hardware such as hinges, locks, escutcheon plates and finger pulls.There’s a Controlled Emergency Rescue Indicator and the washroom range includes safety mirrors, grab bars, toilet roll holders, soap dishes, toothbrush holders, towel hooks and shelves, all designed for safe and secure environments.

Online Enquiry 103

Daikin Altherma: smaller foot-print than solar!

Montague Place, Kingston Upon Thames consists of 55 studio, 1&2 bed apartments, each equipped with solar panels in an attempt to meet the 10% renewable target. As the roof was too small for the quantity of panels required some of the apartments were provided with air to water heat pumps. Space

62

Air supplied the Daikin Altherma inverter split type heat pump systems for 8 of the 55 apartments, exceeding the 10% target! The heat pump systems are used for central heating to convector radiators and towel rails as well as the domestic hot water serving the top floor luxury apartments.

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

Online Enquiry 104

Finishing Touches

Special offers from Casella Casella CEL has announced a limited special offer on its noise at work kit, representing a saving of up to £1400!

The kit helps the busy health and safety professional ensure compliance with the specific requirements of the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 and consists of a CEL-620 Sound Level Meter, a comprehensive colour screen sound level meter; Casella ‘Insight’ Software; a CEL-350 dBadge Noise Dosimeter; plus a free second CEL-350 dBadge Noise Dosimeter.The prices of the kits start from just £1,969, offer ends 31st October 2010. Online Enquiry 105

Dickies step up to ‘Kodiak Blue’ Dickies is offering the ‘Kodiak Blue’ work boot as part of its newly extended range.

The boot works with the natural movement and shape of the foot ensuring all-day comfort. ‘Kodiak Blue’ is constructed from premium Nubuck waterproof leather with sealed seams, exclusive ‘claw design’ oil resistant rubber outsole, an aluminium toe cap and a Lenzi mid-sole for lightweight underfoot protection. Further comfort is provided by a V-back padded collar, double layered back collar, injected toe-bumper and a removable Comfort Zone 2-density PU sole.

Online Enquiry 106

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

Online Enquiry 107

Marigold expands Puretough™ P Series Online Enquiry 108

For those workers who really have to get to grips with the materials they are handling, hand protection specialist Marigold Industrial® has unveiled its brand new Puretough™ P3000 3DO (Digits Open) glove.With three open fingers, the middle finger, forefinger and thumb, the new P3000 3DO enables the wearer to handle even the smallest components – making it ideal for those people involved in high level detail work who need to combine this with wider hand protection and cut resistance.

Ask Paul…

Paul White, ironmongery expert at picks his top three fire and smoke seals.

Firstly, please remember that adding a fire and smoke seal to any door doesn’t automatically make it a fire door, or a fire and smoke door. Make sure that you have a properly tested fire door construction. If it’s a fire and smoke door (denoted FD30S), then you need to remember that a fire seal alone will not be sufficient – you need to buy a fire and smoke seal. Don’t forget to seal the threshold too. Here are our top three choices for fire and smoke seals, all fully tested to BS476 Pt20:22 & Pt 31.1 cold smoke leakage.

Best for Budget Projects – Economy Fire & Smoke Seals with Brush Pile (from only 47p/ metre) • Fully tested to BS476 Pt20:22 & Pt 31.1 cold smoke leakage • Ideal for budget projects.

• Independently tested on a range of single and double leaf doorsets.

• Manufactured with a moisture-resistant intumescent seal, all suitable for use in wet or dry areas.

Great Value – PYROPLEX Fire & Smoke Seals (from only 74p/ metre) • Fully tested to BS476 Pt20:22 & Pt 31.1 cold smoke leakage.

• Best solution for clean rooms, hospitals, computer rooms and food preparation areas.

• Easy wipe clean, unlike brush seals.

• Offset flipper with angled blade offers low resistance to the opening and closing of doors; particularly important where DDA is to be considered.

Top Choice – LORIENT DS Acoustic Fire & Smoke Seals – (from only £1.79/metre) • Fully tested to BS476 Pt20:22 & Pt 31.1 cold smoke leakage.

• Superior acoustic performance - tested to BS EN ISO 140- 3:1995.

• Unique elastomeric dual fins provide continuous acoustic and smoke protection at ironmongery points.

• Exceptionally low resistance to the opening and closing of doors; particularly important where DDA is to be considered.

If you have any questions or queries on fire and smoke seals, or any other ironmongery subject, I would be glad to advise you. Please email me at paul.white@ IronmongeryDirect.com for more information.

Online Enquiry 109

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

63

Sign off

Signing off...

Coming up in f o e u s is t x e n your r o t c u r t s n o C e r u Fut & Architect:

I

went to the Sustainable Futures exhibition in the Design Museum this month; it’s always worth a visit there if you’re in London, even if only for the bookshop with its quirky gifts!

Although Sustainable Futures was quite a small exhibition, they packed in several sections – Cities, Energy and Economics, Food, Materiality and Creative Citizens – illustrating how good design can make a difference to sustainability. Curitiba, Brazil, the world’s most environmental city, featured, as did Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Development, which will one day house 100,000 people, along with offices and research institutes. Many exhibits were food for thought, including the solar updraft towers, and, fittingly, Bankside Open Space Trust’s ‘Edible Estates’.You can’t really put it better than Buckminster Fuller, who said “The best way to predict the future is to design it.”

And this autumn the Design Museum will exhibit the work of minimalist British architect John Pawson.

RAIN is back! Our September issue sees the return of RAIN which will become a quarterly feature, focussing on the water management, drainage and rainwater harvesting sector.

Regards,

Juliet

Juliet Davies, Editor CORRECTION:The ARB has pointed out a mistake in our May issue’s Sustainability in Development ‘Fact File.’ We have listed R J Lewis Projects Ltd as the architects, when they should have been listed as Design & Construction Specialist.

Have you subscribed?

Even if you received a regular copy of C&A, you’ll need to re-register with us to continue receiving Future Constructor & Architect, as the title change affects any previous registrations.You can do this by POST, FAX, or ON-LINE; with the postal response card in this issue, or by going online at www.fca-magazine.co.uk and clicking ‘subscribe,’ or faxing the sheet back to 01795 591065.

Need product information?

If you require further information on any products mentioned in this issue, please post or fax the Reader Response card, or go on line, noting the product’s response number.

64

Features • Floors, Walls & Ceilings: Common challenges encountered on specifying floor coverings • Glass & Glazing: An allglass link bridge at St. Charles Hospital • Security: Bomb-proof – explosive security glass

Previews • 100% Design: We preview the architecture and design event at Earls Court this September

Regulars • Sustainability in Development: We learn about Monksheaton School, why wasn’t my school like this?

...and more

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

appearance with composite technology

Spotlights

T H E S A R I N A C O L L E C T I O N - R U B B E R F LO O R C O V E R I N G

Applications: Hotel Terraces Boardwalks Balcony Decking Leisure Centres Patios Soundsorba Limited Theme Parks Pool Decking 27-29 Desborough Street, High Marina Pontoons Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP112LZ T: 01494 536 888 Public Areas

F: 01494 536 818 Roof Gardens and Terraces

ACOUSTIC PANELS

E: Info@soundsorba.com W: www.soundsorba.com

ARCHITECTURAL CERAMICS

cealed Fixings

FqpAd0109:Layout 1

Tel: +44 (0) 1255 423601 Fax: +44 (0) 1255 435426 www.duracomposites.com info@duracomposites.com

HAF International Selectdoor Doorsets

HAF House, Mead Lane

Glass Sliding Systems Hertford, SG13 7AP

T: 01992 505 655 Architectural Hardware W: www.hafinternational.com

Accessories

Simonswerk UK Ltd Burcot Works, Spring Street, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 8TF T: 0121 522 2848 F: 0121 557 7042 High Performance Hinges E: david.boon@simonswerk.co.uk W: www.simonswerk.co.uk

SIMONSWERK are a leading manufacturer of high quality door, window & conservatory hinges for the Architectural Ironmongery & Builders Hardware sectors. Ranges include the award winning TECTUS steel & stainless steel fully concealed system and an outstanding selection of solid brass hinges made in the UK

ASBESTOS CONSULTANCY

New TECTUS 3D – continuous height adjustment hinges, completely hidden when door is in closed position.

CE marked & fire rated options plus A8 version suitable for door claddings up to 8mm, including glass and laminate

Handles & Fittings Ltd 01992 505 655 www.hafinternational.com Haymarket Limited 180 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh,

t: 0121 522 2848 e: sales@simonswerk.co.uk

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE :

01373 864926 GROUND REINFORCEMENT

South Survey 21 Deanfield Court, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QS T: 01200 429870 F: 01200 429968 E: sales@southsurvey.co.uk

UK Sales Bureau

Klinkwerk Küsters GmBH & Co KG, PO breezefree.com 020 8877 3030 Box 2376, Stafford, ST17 0YQ T: 0779 041 9279 F: 01785 714785 E: ukmail@celina-klinker.com W: www.thinbricks.com

Heckmondwike FB PO Box 7, Wellington Mills Liversedge, West Yorkshire WF15 7FH T: 01924 406 161 F: 0800 136 769 E: sales@heckmondwike-fb.co.uk W: www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

Boddingtons Ltd Blackwater Trading Estate, The Causeway, Maldon, Essex T: 01621 874 200 F: 01621874 299 W: www.boddingtons-ltd.com

Eurocowl 4W Central Crescent, Marchwood, Industrial Park, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4BJ E: eurocowl@simplefit.co.uk W: www.eurocowl.co.uk

HANDRAILING COMPONENTS

INDEPENDENT ACOUSTICS AND NOISE CONTROL SPECIALISTS Custom Audio 5 Ridgeway Office Park, Petersfield, Hants, GU32 3QF T: 01730 269572 F: 01730 265846 E: comms@customaudiodesigns.co.uk W: www.customaudio.co.uk

SPR DIY AM FO

INSULATION

Eco Polyurethane 57 Salts Lane, Wyndineruk, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 8BH T: 01827 313 951 F: 01827 54683 E: info@eps-systemsltd.com W: www.eps-systemsltd.com

INSURANCE SERVICES Boddingtons Ltd Blackwater Trading Estate, The Causeway, Maldon, Essex T: 01621 874 200 F: 01621874 299 W: www.boddingtons-ltd.com

F M L Insurance Roots Hall House, 16-22 West Street, Southend, Essex, SS2 6HJ T: 01702 437 800 F: 01702 437 788 E: michaelscott@fmlinsurance.com W: www.fmlinsurance.com

FENCING SPECIALISTS

FML Insurance Services Ltd

LANDSCAPING JB Corrie Frenchmans Road, Petersfield Hampshire, GU32 3AP T: 01730 237 100 F: 01730 264 915 E: mhickman@jbcorrie.co.uk W: www.jbcorrie.co.uk

FIRE PROTECTION

FH Brundle 24/36 Lamson Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 9YY T: 01708 253 545 F: 01708 253 550 E: sales@brundle.com W: www.fhbrundle.com

EXTERNAL WORKS

Boddingtons Ltd Blackwater Trading Estate, The Causeway, Maldon, Essex T: 01621 874 200 F: 01621874 299 W: www.boddingtons-ltd.com

Riverside Business Centre, Bendon Valley, London, SW18 4UQ T: 020 8877 3030 F: 020 8870 6877 E: info@breezefree.com W: www.breezefree.com

• Email: flooring@jaymart.co.uk

Filcris The Old Fire Station, Broadway, Bourn, CB23 2TA T: 01954 718327 F: 01954 719908 E: info@filcris.co.uk W: www.filcris.co.uk

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & SOFTWARE

CHIMNEY COWL MANUFACTURERS

Thermilate Europe Ltd 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield West Yorkshire, HD1 1RL T: 0845 313 8681 E: beverly@thermilate.com W: www.thermilate.com

Jaymart Rubber & Plastics Flooring Specialists, Woodlands Trading Estate, Eden Vale Road, Westbury, Scudamore, Wiltshire, BA13 3QS T: 01373 864 926 F: 01373 858 454 E: jane@jaymart.net W: www.jaymart.net

EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT See our retractable Sail Awning in action on our website and check out BRICK CLADDING SUPPLIERS

Breeze Free

CIVIL ENGINEERING PRODUCTS

ENERGY-SAVING PAINTS, COATINGS & PLASTERS

SAILING ALL THE WAY

CARPETS & FLOORING

T: 0131 317 1952 E: info@haymarket-edi.co.uk Sail Awnings are a simple, stylish and cost effective way to create spaces W: www.haymarket-edi.co.uk that are as unique as they are functional. They can be any shape or size, either fixed or retractable and are installed with minimal fuss.

what else Breezefree have to offer.

FLOORING SPECIALISTS

Stanbridge Jay Cray Valley Road, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 2UB T: 01689 806500 F: 01689 806501 E: sales@stanbridge.co.uk W: www.stanbridge.co.uk

Ayerst Environmental Ltd 72 Bromley Road Beckenham, BR3 5NP T: 020 8658 8050 E: surveys@ayerstenv.com W: www.ayerstenv.com

w w w. s i m o n s w e r k .fca@hafltd.co.uk c o . u k PLAIN EH12 9BQ

1st Folding Sliding Doors Unit 26/7 Silicon Business Centre, 26 Wadsworth Road, Greenford, Perivale, Middlesex, UB6 7JZ T: 0845 0066 127 E: foldingslidingdoors@btinternet.com W: www.1stfoldingslidingdoors.co.uk

Crown Paints Limited www.jaymart.co.uk Crown House, P O Box 37 Hollins Road, Darwen, Jaymart Rubber & Plastic Ltd., Woodlands Trading Estate, Eden Vale Road, Westbury, Wiltshire BA13 3QS • Fax: 01373 858454 Lancashire, BB3 0BG T: 0845 389 9583

E: info@crowntrade.co.uk W: www.crowntrade.co.uk

DISABILITY BATHS

BRICK, BLOCK, MASONRY SUBCONTRACTOR

Dura Composites Unit 14 Gorse Lane Industrial Estate, Telfors Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 4LP T: 01255 423601 F: 01255 435426 E: info@duracomposites.com W: www.duracomposites.com

Washroom

durable

DECORATIVE COATINGS

Electrical ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY - HINGES

•

FOLDING SLIDING DOORS

the most varied and difficult conditions. Available in a wide range of stylish colours and textures.

Campbell Scientific Ltd Campbell Park, 80 Hathern Road, Shepshed, Leicstershire, LE12 9GX T: 01509 601141 E: sales@campbellsci.co.uk W: www.campbellsci.eu

ARCHITECTURAL IRONMONGERY

flexible

than ever before. The Sarina range is characterised by its increased load-bearing capacity and its suitability for installation under

Long Lifespan Concealed fixings No splintering UV Stabilised Slip resistant Colour fast Water resistant

DURA DECK

•

Jaymart’s Sarina is a range of innovative products that are tougher, more flexible and more suitable in more situations

DECKING

No 9 Studio UK Architectural Ceramics, Mole Cottage, 13:20 Page 1 Dura Composites, Chittlehamholt, Devon, EX37 9HF Unit 14 Telford Road, T: 01769 540471 Clacton-on-Sea, F: 01769 540864 Essex CO15 4LP UK E: marek@no9uk.com W: www.no9uk.com

23/1/09

Natural wood look Low maintenance

trip hazards & VIBRATING WIRE INTERFACES DATANoLOGGING

ard: 10mm board gap r proof: 5mm board gap 3mm board width :17 Page 1 barefoot safety and al appearance

stylish

Benefits:

Boddingtons Ltd Blackwater Trading Estate, The Causeway, Maldon, Essex T: 01621 874 200 F: 01621874 299 W: www.boddingtons-ltd.com

LEVELS Intumescent Systems Ltd (Envirograf) Marketing Manager, Envirograf, House, Barfrestone, Dover, Kent, CT15 7JG T: 01304 842555 F: 01304 842666 E: sales@envirograf.com W: www.envirograf.com

AMI UK Inveralmond Road, Perth, PH1 3TW T: 0844 3843110 F: 01738 450165 E: sales@ami-uk.com W: www.ami-uk.com

Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

65

Survey Essentials Spotlights LIGHTING CONTROLS

STRUCTURAL REPAIR

PERFORATED PANELS Steinel (UK) Limited 25 Manasty Road, Axis Park, Peterborugh, PE2 6UP T: 01733 366700 E: steinel@steinel.co.uk W: www.steinel.de

Is your Air-con costing the earth?

Glass Analysis

LOW VOLTAGE PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS

EE Ingleton Adelaide Works, 55 Mowbray Street, Sheffield, S3 8EZ T: 0114 275 7834 F: 0114 272 9672 E: sales@eeingleton.co.uk W: www.eeingleton.co.uk Equipment

Accurate – Detect Toughened, Laminated or Low-E Glass at the touch of a button, whether in single or multipane units

Easy – No glass removal necessary

PR AGENCY

or telephone on: 01892 654141 or fax us on: 01892 652755

MASONRY TIES & FIXINGS

2595 Merlin Landscape.indd 1

Helifix 21 Warple Way, Acton, London, W3 0RX T: 02087 355200 E: sales@helifix.com W: www.helifix.co.uk

Stapeley Manor Farm, Long Lane, Odiham, Hampshire, RG29 1JE T: 0870 850 6158 F: 0870 850 6159 E: info@blackchilli.co.uk W: www.blackchilli.co.uk

TLC Winslow House, 16 Rumford Court, Rumford Place, Liverpool, L3 9DG T: 0151 227 4957 W: www.tlcpr.co.uk

PRESSURE & FLOW RATE SOLUTIONS

MEDIA PLANNING AND BUYING

GAH (Heating Products) Ltd Building 846, Bentwaters Parks, Rendlesham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 2TW T: 01394 421160 F: 01394 421170 E: mail@gah.co.uk W: www.gah.co.uk

WHICHMEDIA Ltd Landmark House, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 7BS T: 0161 486 3349 E: edward@whichmedia.com W: www.whichmedia.com Passive cooling and heat recovery system

THE NATIONAL SELF BUILD & RENOVATION CENTRE ventilation system for use within the Commercial, Cool-phase is an extremely low energy, fresh air

Merlin Lazer Ltd Weald House, High Broom Lane,Crowborough, TN6 3SP 01892 654141 Bespoke steel buildings forT:hire, F: 01892 652755 lease purchase & direct sale E: shaunham@merlinlazer.com Quickway Steel Buildings are fully relocatable, made in the U.K. and can provide a fast, durable and economical solution to a wide W: www.merlinlazer.com range of accommodation requirements.

Quickway 185x130 Oct07:Layout 1

19/8/08

09:10

Page 2

n t ec d hi Er are wit ep pr

www.merlinlazer.com

SURVEYING EQUIPMENT

With 1000’s of products to choose from, you can be sure to get the items you need whenever you require them. Our extensive choice of products BlackChilli are Media in stock now awaiting your order.

00t. your tion s 20Sq.eFd onfounda3 day

Fast – Measure unit thicknesses ABB Low Voltage Products for replacement Tower Court, Foleshill Enterprise Park, purposes Courtaulds Way, Coventry, CV6 5NX T: 02476 368 500 For a brochure or further information visit our web site at E: lv.products@gb.abb.com W: www.abb.com

Helifix 21 Warple Way, Acton, London, W3 0RX T: 02087 355200 E: sales@helifix.com W: www.helifix.co.uk

Designed in accordance with BS 5950, Quickway 6/9/07 Buildings 17:01:08 have been specified by national, regional and local companies throughout Britain, providing secure, visually attractive premises to suit a wide range of purposes.

TEMPORARY STEEL BUILDINGS

Telephone: 01304 612284 Fax: 01304 620012

7 standard spans from 7.3m-24m Modular construction - Easily extended Plastisol finish in a range of colours 3.6m-6m Eaves - Fully guaranteed - Built to last Lease purchase, hire and buy back scheme available on most buildings.

The Flexible Solution to your Building Needs

TIMBER FRAME MANUFACTURER Wrekin Timber Frame Ltd Unit 18 Cedar Court, Halesfield 17, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4PF T: 01952 586354 F: 01952 680056 E: enquiries@wrekintimberframe.com W: www.wrekintimberframe.com

RADIATORS

Education and Healthcare sectors. It is capable of The National Selfboth Build & and heat recovery, but at a providing cooling Renovationfraction Centre of the power of typical AC systems. Using Lydiard Fields, Way, is able to store and PhaseGreat ChangeWestern Material, Cool-phase Swindon SN5 8UB (M4 Jct 16) release thermal energy highly effectively. The system T: 0845 223 4455 is constructed from recyclable materials and the PCM E: nationalcentre@buildstore.co.uk at the end of its serviceable life is mixed with fibrous W: www.mykindofhome.co.uk material such as hedge cuttings and composted.

NATURAL VENTILATION

AEL Heating 4 Berkeley Court, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1TQ T: 01928 579068 E: sales@aelheating.com W: www.aelheating.com

www.cool-phase.com

Designed and manufactured in the U.K.

Monodraught Halifax House, Cressex Business Park, T: 01494 897700 F: 01494 532465 W: www.monodraught.com

cool phase a4 + 3mm bleed.indd 1

NON-SLIP FLOORING SOLUTIONS steni UK Ltd Unit 1 – 4, Vauxhall Industrial Estate, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6HA T: 01978 812 111 E: info@steni.co.uk W: www.steni.co.uk

Step On Safety 23-24 Jubilee End, Lawford, Sales Hotline, Quotations & Technical Assistance: STEP O N S AFETY Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1UR ANTI-SLIP FLOORING SPECIALISTS 0870 803 2321 ( 3 Lines ) & COMPOSITE FABRICATORS T: 0870 803 2321 With over 18 years experience in the composite industry Step On Safety Ltd specialise in the fabrication of composite F: 0870 803 2456 (GRP) structures & the supply of industrial access flooring. We are committed to providing high quality products, www.steponsafety.co.uk promises v i r o n m e nunbeatable t a l value l yfor money f r and i eexceptional n d customer l y service.

S T EWeEdeliver L W: r aour in water system

23/9/08

15:05

Page 3

• Fibreglass Open Mesh Grating • Anti-Slip Stair Tread Covers & Nosing • Ladder Rung Covers • Duct, Tank & Manhole Covers

Composite service duct & chamber covers

• Anti-Slip Plate • GRP/FRP Ladders & Stairs

Open mesh floor grating

DEL

Y IVER

Slipstop Step On Safety Ltd. 23 - 24 Jubilee End, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1UR www.steponsafety.co.uk FAX: 0870 803 2456 P O box 7404, Coalville, Leicester, LE67 4ZS T: 01530 813500 E: info@slipstop.com Eliminate slip-accidents slip-accidents at at • Eliminate W: www.slipstop.com

INLAY LIMITED

RESIN PAVING SPECIALISTS

� Resin Bound Surfacing

� Resin Bonded Surface Dressing

aa fraction fraction of of the the cost cost of of any any reliable reliable alternative alternative

Fast, application Fast, once once only only application • OUTDOOR SHELTERS Guaranteed 55 years years • Guaranteed dings, using Effective even even when when wet wet or or • Effective ®

•

NBB

Instant Instant slip-resistance, slip-resistance, no no system shutdown shutdown of of your your facilities facilities

galvanised steel Ltd. P (European) lville 4ZS ENGLAND ective LE67 and ® 500, Fax: 01530 813 400 won’t shrink, .uk Website: http://www.slipstop.com

T: 01373 837275 F: 01373 837276 Email: inlay@btconnect.com Website: www.inlayltd.co.uk

Stanbridge Jay Cray Valley Road, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent,BR5 2UB T: 01689 806500 F: 01689 806501 E: sales@stanbridge.co.uk W: www.stanbridge.co.uk

No Butts Bins Parks : Driveways : Swimming Pools The No Butts Bin Company Ltd, FREEPOST, RLXB-HXTK-JKKR, Poole, Tourist Attractions : Car Parks : Paths Cirrus Research plc Dorset, BH15 2AF Acoustic House, Bridlington Road, Promenades : Pedestrian Areas T: 0800 1777 052 Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, YO14 0PH E: sales@nobutts.co.uk T: 0845 230 2434 W: www.nobutts.co.uk F: 01723 891742 E: gill.cussons@cirrusresearch.co.uk W: www.cirrusresearch.co.uk

SOUND AND NOISE MEASUREMENT

Premises Management

Redhill, Surrey, RH12NL B63 3XB | Tel: (0121) 585 2780 | Fax: (0121) 585 2782 | Halesowen | West•Midlands | buildingproducts@lindab.co.uk | www.lindab.co.uk Stylish and functional and functional

grove Road

®

Eurovib Acoustic Products ltd 86 Holmthorpe Ave, Redhill, Surrey RH1 2NL T: 01737 779577 F: 01737 779537 E: sales@eurovib.co.uk W: www.eurovib.co.uk

Rota-loo UK

Rota-loo UK Stocking Green Farm, Stocking Green, Saffron Waldon, Essex, CB10 2SS T: 01799 598 086 E: jonathan@rotaloo.co.uk W: www.rotaloo.co.uk

WEATHER PROTECTION & CONTAINMENT Tufcoat Fox House, 8-10 Whimple Street Plymouth, Devon, PL1 2DH T: 01752 227333 F: 08712 645801 W: www.scaffoldwrap.com

WORLD’S FIRST A3 COMPACT INKJET MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER

®

®

BB

VIBRATION CONTROLS

WATERLESS TOILETS

• Ensure a designated Smoking area Management •Premises Compliant with Smoking Ban legislation PAVING Premises Management NBB • Original Bin a patented baffle system Natural Paving Premises Management e a designated SmokingNBB area has STEEL GUTTERING & DRAINAGE Sandtoft, Airfield, Sandtoft Grange • Ensure a designated Smoking area which extinguishes cigarette iant with Smoking Ban legislation Airfield, Doncaster, DN8 5SU butts quickly 85 2780 Lindab • Compliant with Smokinga Ban legislation • Ensure designated Smoking area T: 0845 072 1150 Unit 1, Block 1, Shenstone Trading al Bin •has a patented system Original Bin has a baffle patented baffle • Compliant with Smoking Ban legislation E:system denise@naturalpaving.co.uk • Ensures smokers dispose of cigarettes responsibly Estate, Halesowen, West Midlands, which extinguishes cigarette butts extinguishes cigarette butts • Original Binquickly has a quickly patented baffle system W: www.naturalpaving.co.uk B63 3XB • Ensures smokerswhich dispose of cigarettes responsibly extinguishes cigarette butts quickly • Stainless steel models guaranteed for life T: 0121 585 2780 es smokers dispose of cigarettes responsibly House, 86 Holmethorpe Avenue, • Stainless steel• models guaranteed for life of cigarettes responsibly Ensures smokers Goodwood dispose E: buildingproducts.sales@lindab.co.uk ss steel models for life guaranteed for life W: www.lindab.co.uk • Stylish and guaranteed functional • Stylish andsteel functional • Stainless models

BB

Leemick 70 London Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7NR T: 01795 841249 E:: mick@leemick.co.uk W: www.leemick.co.uk

Eco Roofing Services Ltd Unit 12 LDL Business Centre Station Road West Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 5RT T: 0845 500 5040 E: info@ecoroofingservices.co.uk W: www.ecoroofingservices.co.uk

� HotlaySLUICE Clear Macadam ROOMS

27/04/2009 09:10:44

nmentally

water

Inlay Unit 6 Pyle Farm Business Park, Trudox Hill, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5DL T: 01373 837275 F: 01373 837276 E: inlay@btconnect.com W: www.inlayltd.co.uk

ROOFING SERVICES

Company Registered in England & Wales 6203390 VAT Number 906 5044 41

Untitled-3.indd 1

greasy greasy

UNDERFLOOR HEATING

27/01/2010 15:01:08

RESIN SURFACES

Skidproof International Ltd “SAME DAY BUDGET BCR House, 3 Bredbury Business Park, QUOTATIONS” � StreetPrint Asphalt Stockport, SK6 2SN T:(GRP)0870 FRP access 747 8051 T NIGH ” R platforms stairways E E OV RVIC W: www.skidproof.co.uk & fixed access “FAST SE ladders

• GRP/FRP Structural Profiles

R S

Practical Refrigeration Training Centre Unit 2 Withams Mill, Plumbe Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 3AW T: 01282 452152 E: info@prtc.co.uk W: www.prtc.co.uk

Vibration Isolation

Our Products

• GRP/FRP Platforms & Handrail

TRAINING - REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING

Apollo Radiators Unit 2, Madleaze Trading Estate, Bristol Road, Gloucester, GL1 5SG T: 01452 311 712 F: 01452 311 719 E: info@apolloradiators.co.uk W: www.apolloradiators.co.uk

Monodraught Ltd, Halifax House, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3SE High Wycombe Tel: 01494 897700 Fax: 01494 532465 email: info@monodraught.com

Quickway Buildings Hardys Yard, London Road, Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2DN Quickway Buildings Limited T: 01304 612Hardy’s 284Yard, London Road Riverhead, Sevenoaks F: 01304 620 012 Kent TN13 2DN Telephone: 01304 612284 E: guy.sampson@quickway-wingham.

Fax: 01304 620012 co.uk Email: sales@quickway-wingham.co.uk www.quickway-wingham.co.uk W: www.quickway-wingham.co.uk

Premises Management Neoprene Turret Mounts Bases 66 Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using freeInertia reader enquiry card

Brother UK Ltd Shepley Street Audenshaw Manchester M34 5JD United Kingdom W: www.brother.co.uk T: 08444 999 444

Make room to breathe

Folding Sliding Doors

Roofs

Sliding Doors

Winter Gardens

t +44 (0) 1603 408804 | e info@i-d-systems.co.uk | a B2 Rhombus Park, Diamond Road, Norwich NR6 6NN | www.i-d-systems.co.uk

Online Enquiry 111

When it comes to creating your perfect home it’s all about pushing the boundaries and challenging the norm. Evolution adopts this principle and applies it to its amazing range of power tools. The superb and innovative multipurpose TCT saws astoundingly cut Steel, Aluminium and Wood (even wood with nails), all with a single blade!

Online Enquiry 110

If this all sounds too good to be true, visit Evolution’s website and view the online videos.

Alternatively call 0870 609 2297 for further information.