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Greenhouse Hot property! West Hartford’s new Fire Station

Sustainability in Development Employing Passivhaus principles

Design & Desire Dali in Florida – art in architecture

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y the time this issue hits your desk we’ll have all been to BSEC and hopefully some decisions will have been announced that may mean stalled BSF projects will have had successful funding reviews.What can contractors do? Wait for a decision or move the team to another project, then possibly being unavailable should a new start be announced?

Whichever party gets in, the government is still in charge – and none of them seem to value our industry. And, initially a casualty of the tightening economy, it now looks as though CABE will remain with us, now to merge with the Design Council. Jobs will go though, with only 20 of CABE’s 125 staff, and approximately only 40% of the Design Council’s staff, transferring to the new organisation.

So with 18 months to go before even the opening ceremony is staged, the Olympic Stadium’s future is being decided by two football clubs, the retention of the athletics track being a major issue.

Manchester City Football Club had a very successful take-over of the Commonwealth Games’ stadium, although this was (I believe) designed from the outset to become a football stadium afterwards. Or is it a case of too many committees trying to tick too many boxes? It’s as though we don’t want to discuss the subject of money – but a project of this size surely has to have commercial value as well as being a showpiece.

In Design & Desire this month we visit the new Salvador Dali Museum in Florida.This museum is gorgeous – I really can’t see any exhibition inside it outshining the building itself. It was the same when I went to the Guggenheim in Bilbao, I really couldn’t tell you anything about the art I saw inside, but I came back with a whole roll of film of external shots!

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Voice of the Industry:Wayne Lysaght-Mason of IronmongeryDirect talks about “the Essential Maintenance of Schools”

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Legal & Business: Erika Roshdie discusses “Transparency and accountability, the crucial role that the supply chain plays in sustainability”

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Profile: Cutting Edge! FC&A meets up with Julie White, Managing Director of D-Drill

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RAIN:The specification process for RWH systems

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Education Focus: How the RSA Academy supports the ‘Opening Minds’ curriculum

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Floors,Walls & Ceilings: Expert advice on specifying smoothing underlayments

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Disability: Is the utopia of “lifelong homes” becoming more of a reality – whatever the occupants’ needs?

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Greenhouse: Hot property! A visit to the community-spirited West Hartford Fire Station

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Sustainability in Development: Employing Passivhaus principles in greenfield settings

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Design & Desire: HOK Architects pull out all the stops for Florida’s new Salvador Dalí Museum

Greenhouse The community and administrative areas blend with the fire station itself

Hot property A new state-of-theart fire station in West Hartford near Cramlington in Northumberland is challenging the stereotypical image of fire authority buildings by making the new facilities more community-centric.

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row of garage doors with no immediately obvious entrance is typical of many existing fire stations across the country, and portrays an image of a service solely concerned with reacting to emergency situations rather than the important fire prevention work with schools, youth groups and other organisations.

Fact File Client: Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service and John Laing Investments Main Contractor: Shepherd Construction Architect: Napper Architects QS: Shepherd Construction M&E: Arup

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With this in mind, plans were put in place to build a new fire station and administrative headquarters at West Hartford for the Northumberland Fire Service as one of five new community fire stations being constructed as part of a North East Fire and Rescue Authorities (NEFRA) Private Finance Initiative (PFI).

John Laing Investments provided 80%

Greenhouse Rainwater harvesting tanks connected to the roof drainage system supply the water used by the station for its regular fire training

of the equity for the NEFRA project, with Shepherd Construction providing the remaining 20% as well as being commissioned to build the five stations.

The challenge for Napper Architects was to design not only modern facilities that would enable the fire authority to work effectively, but also provide much-enhanced community spaces that were instantly recognised as public buildings.

Natural light At West Hartford the new 4,778m² station, became operational in August 2010.The design splits naturally into three parts, the operational fire station to the north, combined community and shared areas in the central area of the building, and the administrative accommodation to the south.

The external walls of the operational and administrative wings are clad in a white proprietary insulated render system with grey powder coated aluminium framed ribbon windows.

The central hub forms the “hinge” linking the wings together and is clad in a dark grey Eternit rain screen panel system.The corner is further emphasised by being raised above the general roof level and by the projecting articulation of the principal officers’ accommodation.The extended parapet in this area screens and protects the roof top plant room.

The north elevation is dominated by the

appliance bay doors and the brick clad appliance garage, training house and training tower.The remainder of the building which faces the training yard is clad with Kingspan micro rib insulated cladding panels.The operational and administrative wings have asymmetric aluminium standing seam roofs with a clerestory rooflight over the first floor office accommodation.

Internally the reception uses natural light, double height spaces and large expanses of colour to produce a welcoming area for staff and visitors.

Flexible design The fire station wing, which houses three fire fighting appliances including a response unit for terrorist and other incidents, has been designed to optimise the operational performance of the service, particularly ensuring a logical progression from the appliance bays through to the open plan office space and lecture areas. Flexibility

The central hub houses reception, meeting and training areas

was also a key feature of the design.

For instance in the operational area the appliance bays and appliance garages are linked to enable the garages to be converted into appliance bays should the need arise in the future.

Locating the shared community areas at the centre of the building has created a visual statement of the change in the Authority’s emphasis from intervention to fire prevention, encouraging community groups to engage with the fire service

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Greenhouse Brises soleil minimise heat gain in the projecting articulation of the principal officers’ accommodation

for fire safety advice, utilising the new accommodation and audio visual facilities.

Dedicated partnerships Importantly the new space has also enhanced the community work which includes a dedicated partnership working with young, disadvantaged and vulnerable people through programmes such as the Young Firefighter’s Association (YFA), young people Not in Education, Employment and Training (NEET), youth engagement activities and other programmes dedicated to offer opportunities to those most in need.

The controlled-access central hub comprises the main reception area, meeting and training rooms, cafeteria and kitchen.

The first floor links the wings of the building to give direct access to the multifunction room which has the flexibility to be reconfigured.The shared entrance space has been designed to provide views into the operational training yard through the glazed rear wall of the cafeteria.

Ensuring full accessibility, specific features

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have also been included such as a level approach to the central entrance, a lower section of the reception area for wheelchair use, powered entrance doors and dedicated visitor parking spaces immediately adjacent to the main entrance.

Ecological assessments Sustainability was also given careful consideration throughout the project.

During the design stages ecological assessments were carried out. After consultation with Natural England, newt mitigation measures were taken prior to construction, and all drainage and external works were then designed to be ‘newt friendly’.

The new building, which has secured a Very Good BREEAM rating, also incorporates a number of environmental features.

Energy demands have been minimised by the building’s orientation which has lessened the need for excessive use of comfort cooling during the summer.The administration wing is narrow in plan to allow for cross ventilation and to ensure

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workspaces receive adequate light. Brise soleil, roof overhangs and solar control glazing have been specified to minimise heat gain.

Minimise water consumption In addition, daylight and proximity detectors have been fitted on the lighting controls and the plant equipment has been fitted with maximum insulation to reduce heat loss.

To minimise water consumption rainwater harvesting tanks connected to the roof drainage system have reduced the overall water usage, particularly given the amount that is used by the station for its regular fire training and vehicle washing activities.

The rainwater that is collected is used for flushing the toilets.

Petrol interceptors are incorporated into the drainage design and low NOx boilers were specified to keep emissions to a minimum. All insulation materials with a global warming potential of less than five were also used throughout the project and the majority of BREEAM-assessed materials achieved an A/A+ rating.

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Sustainability in Development Dwelling forms have been kept deliberately simple at the development

A blueprint for greenfield Norfolk-based Parsons & Whittley architects have employed Passivhaus principles in the design of what is set to be the UK’s first rural affordable housing scheme to gain Passivhaus certification in Wimbish, Essex.

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14 dwelling Hastoe Housing Association development underway in the village of Wimbish, Essex, at first sight looks like many other small schemes of its type – but take a closer look at the design and detailing and it becomes clear that this could in fact be a blueprint for such developments in years to come.

a potential way forward in addressing the pressing issue of fuel poverty as well as addressing climate change concerns.The houses, a mixture of homes for rent and shared ownership, are designed to be super energy efficient, and will not only comply with Passivhaus principles but also meet the demands of Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Aiming for completion in Spring 2011, the green-field scheme is being built under the exception site policy to address local housing need, with funding from the Homes and Communities Agency and investment from Hastoe. People will need strong local connections to be housed and no-one will be able to buy more than 80% of their home.

Raising the bar Passivhaus standard buildings retain the heat created within the dwelling as well as from passive solar gain, eliminating the need for central heating and reducing fuel costs.

The standard requires very high levels of insulation (in order to meet U-values of below 0.15W/m2K for walls, roof and floor), a design that makes the most of solar energy and superb sealing throughout.

Besides providing much-needed affordable homes for a rural community, the scheme is also aiming for high levels of sustainability,

Promoted by the Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt, Germany, there are around

The green-field scheme is being built under the exception site policy to address local housing need

25,000 Passivhaus buildings worldwide, the vast majority of them in Germany and Austria.The approach is rapidly growing in popularity in the UK as developers and designers strive to meet zero carbon targets.

Of course Passivhaus standards were originally developed against European norms where floor areas tend to be larger.

Adapting the standards for affordable housing in the UK where floor areas are smaller due to cost and space pressures means careful consideration must be given to design. It can also mean raising the bar

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Sustainability in Development Fact File Architect: Parsons & Whittley Client: Hastoe Housing Association Main Contractor: Bramall Construction Specialist Sub-contractor(s): Robinson Associates (M&E consultant); Davis Langdon (Employer’s agent) Specialist Consultant(s): Inbuilt Specialist Materials Suppliers: Dow Building Solutions

The standard requires very high levels of insulation continuous insulation to minimise heat loss

on materials performance in order to meet required elemental values and air tightness demands.

thermal performance, even when used externally.

Continuous insulation Parsons & Whittley’s design for the development - which is being built by Passivhaus construction expert Bramall Construction and assessed against Passivhaus standards by specialist consultancy Inbuilt – is simple without unnecessary steps and staggers which add to the heat loss area and complicate the design and construction process.

Passive solar gains Floormate 300-A has a design load of 130 kN/m2 and is highly durable with excellent moisture-resistance and compressive strength, enabling the insulation to perform outside the waterproofing envelope.

Installing insulation below the slab also helps to avoid thermal bridges at floor and wall junctions and makes the most of precious internal space, meaning it is fast becoming recognised as an effective way of insulating new buildings.

A number of construction options were evaluated before finally adopting 190mm solid Aircrete external walls wrapped externally in 285mm of Neopor rendered insulation.With insulation running under the reinforced concrete ground floor slab and conventional standard trussed rafter roofs supporting 500mm Crown Loft Roll, the construction details have been kept simple and effective, meaning they can easily be replicated at future sites.

Dwelling forms have been kept deliberately simple at the Hastoe development to avoid thermal bridging risks, and porches, meter boxes and brises soleil are all independently supported to avoid penetrating the insulation overcoat. East-west orientation of the blocks facilitates passive solar gains, with careful attention to shading to avoid summer overheating.

Key to effective insulation of the buildings was the specification of Dow Building Solutions’ Floormate 300-A Styrofoam-A insulation to run below the entire concrete floor slab of the structures. Installing insulation below the slab helps create an ‘envelope’ of continuous insulation which minimises heat loss, requiring a material which can maintain strength and good

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The design and construction methods also assisted the incredibly low air tightness requirement of 0.6 air changes per hour, with internal wet plaster providing the majority of the barrier and all joins covered in specialist membranes or tapes.

Heat recovery Furthermore, specialist thermal modelling was undertaken by Inbuilt to calculate

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thermal bridges and advise on the impact of small changes to the design. For example, the crucial impact of small changes to window designs was modelled in advance to help value-engineer the project and feed into the specification of future sites. Everything was detailed at 1:2 in order to convey the importance of air tightness and to assist the accuracy of the Passivhaus Planning Package (PHPP) modelling.

Of course design and build is one thing – the dwellings also need to stand up to the rigours of everyday life.The choice of servicing strategy had to balance familiarity for residents, availability of components, client requirements and cost, and conventional gas boilers were eventually

Sustainability in Development East-west orientation of the blocks facilitates passive solar gains, with careful attention to shading to avoid summer overheating

selected. These are being coupled to large thermal stores to prevent cycling and will be supplemented by solar thermal systems.

The thermal stores will supply domestic hot water as well as feeding top-up heat via a duct heater into the air supplied by a heat recovery ventilation system.

As well as following Passivhaus principles in order to gain certification and following Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, Bramall is building the Wimbish development to the Homes and Communities Agency’s Design and Quality Standards and Strategy; the Joseph Rowntree Foundation standard Lifetime Homes and the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment’s Building for Life standard.

Conventional standard trussed rafter roofs support highly efficient insulation

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Voice of the Industry Essential maintenance carried out in schools can result in problems when replacement products must still meet the original specification as well as achieving new standards.

Wayne Lysaght-Mason of IronmongeryDirect discusses specifying maintenance items.

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t seems that what is happening in building for the educational sector is never far out of the news recently.

The new free schools policy is intended to encourage parent and teacher groups to fund and run their own schools.

Meanwhile Government spending cuts to the (BSF) Building Schools for the Future scheme last year led several councils to launch legal challenges to the cancellation of local school building projects.

In a statement the Department for Education defended its decision to end the BSF programme and added that “Ministers have been clear that the end of BSF is not the end of school rebuilding.

That is why the government has launched a comprehensive review of all capital spending in schools so that money goes to those schools in most disrepair and to deal with the urgent demand for primary school places.”

What much of this boils down to is that the need for regular maintenance and swift refurbishment of schools is of paramount importance today.

Long term upkeep Budgets may be cut but there will still be a requirement for essential maintenance and repair for ageing buildings and for long term upkeep of the new builds. Funding for maintenance should be ensured for all BSF projects that have been completed to make sure essential maintenance is top of the agenda for now and in the future.

However priority must be given to ageing stock bringing it up to scratch and to meet essential current legislative standards.

Specifying compliant products in the first instance is critical but with schools requiring essential maintenance, replacement of ironmongery will be

Fact File Name: Wayne Lysaght-Mason Position/Company: Managing Director, IronmongeryDirect Industry Sector: Architectural Ironmongery required to keep a building in good working order. Architectural ironmongery replacements will still be required to perform to the correct specification.

But questions need to be asked, will the replacement ironmongery meet the specifiers original requirements? And will the ironmongery perform to meet with current building legislation requirements?

Non-conformity of product and the consequential liability and damages can be very costly.

The introduction of the Equality Act (formerly Disability Discrimination Act)

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Voice of the Industry Advice should be sought about the compliance of a new product

through the doorway with minimum effort.

Whereas BS EN 179 is an emergency application where the exit door is used by trained personnel and should only be used in low occupancy premises, where occupants are familiar with escape routes such as in residential flats and offices.

When specifying replacement products it is essential to check they will provide the correct performance level for example a hinge has a duty rating which must be checked prior to being fitted. For peace of mind look for the ‘Certifire Logo’ or other evidence that the source of supply meets the minimum criteria for CE marking. A fire door fitted with an unsuitable door closing device is liable to fail which could have severe consequences in the event of a fire.

has been one of the most significant pieces of legislation to impact upon design of architectural ironmongery which must comply with every aspect of the Act and Building Regulations Part M.The Act recommends that there is ease of access and free movement throughout the entire building.

BS 8300 provides guidance on good practice in the design of buildings to make them suitable for use by disabled people.

BS 8300 contains recommendations related to architectural hardware specification including door opening hardware, locks and latches and also includes information on the recommendations concerning the positioning and size of pull handles.

Performance level Fire regulations have also had a vast impact on architectural ironmongery in recent years. It’s a requirement for fire doors to be installed in any thoroughfare, exit and entrance and escape route, to prevent the spread of smoke and fire.Tested in accordance with British Standards, there are many additional fire door products that need to comply with regulations such as hinges, self closing devices and intumescent seals. Every replacement panic exit application is required to comply with European safety legislation. BS EN 1125 is the panic application where the exit door is used by the high volume traffic and provides safe and effective escape

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Whether a new build or refurbishment it’s essential to outlay money to keep our schools maintained. Repairs can sometimes be overlooked, but it is essential that ironmongery still performs to meet current building legislation requirements.

An even safer place Not only should advice be sought about whether a new product installed will be compliant, ultimately ironmongery can be specified to make a school an even safer place for children.There are new innovative products on the market today such as finger protection systems that can be installed on doors.

In addition Legislation such as Approved Document E and Building Bulletin 93 for schools offer guidelines for acoustics and how effective acoustic control can be achieved in a variety of environments. Acoustic seals are essential to maintain levels of privacy sought after in schools to reduce sound passing from class to class.This helps create an effective and comfortable environment for learning and teaching.

Guidance relating to the acoustic performance of doors can be found in Approved Document E

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which states that good perimeter seals are required and a minimum mass per unit area of 25kg/m², or a minimum sound reduction index of 29dB Rw.The door should also satisfy Requirements of Building regulation part B regarding Fire Safety.

Fit for purpose Remaining informed about performance criteria of stock is essential. Advice should be sought about the performance of a new product due for installation as products may not be fit for purpose if changed from the initial specification. Once buildings comply with legislation, maintenance is essential to keep products operational.

Wear and tear may affect performance therefore regular maintenance checks need to be carried out at schools to ensure functionality is maintained such as; visual checks and mechanical checks through to checking fixings and cleaning.

An ironmongery supplier who can provide expert product and technical knowledge is essential. Look for suppliers who stock the best range of products, ready for delivery the next day. Speak to ironmongery experts to ensure you source compliant products for school refurbishments. Check to see that your supplier has Guild of Architectural Ironmongery (GAI) trained staff.This industry qualification ensures that you will be speaking with staff that have been trained to understand industry standards, regulations and legislation and are able to advise on the right products for projects to meet the latest building regulations, whatever the scale. www.ironmongerydirect.com

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In line with the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH), Itho UK believes it is vital to ensure that homes are built in a way that minimises the use of energy and reduces harmful emissions.

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he Code for Sustainable Homes has been introduced to drive a step-change in sustainable home building practice and it is a standard for key elements of design and construction which affect the sustainability of a new home.

Construction and use of our homes has a range of other environmental impacts, created for example through water use, waste generation and use of polluting materials, which can be significantly reduced through the integration of higher sustainability performance standards within the design of a home.

Itho’s relentless drive to enhance user comfort and protect our natural environment has been the driving force since its inception in the Netherlands in 1919.This preoccupation with occupant wellbeing has led to the development of several award winning products and concepts, including the heat recovery cooker hood, solar thermal cylinder, DemandFlow ventilation system and the Low Energy House concept.

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Itho UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Itho BV of Holland, who has vast, market leading experience in the Dutch new build market for the development, design and manufacture of Low Energy House system, integrating individual technologies to provide maximum user comfort together with minimum energy consumption.

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Hauraton join the jet set The £52.4 million transformation of the RAF St. Mawgan Airbase to the Newquay Cornwall Airport, was the first time a changeover of this kind has been attempted from military to civilian use in the UK, and Hauraton high capacity drainage has been chosen to comply with the designer’s stringent specification.

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he success of the project has been largely due to the excellent working relationship between the MoD, Royal Air Force, Cornwall Council, Cornwall Airport Limited, the Civil Airport Authority and all the contractors involved in the project to resolve operational, technical and commercial issues as they arose.

Starting in 2007, actual building work took three years to complete. Although the airport was granted their licence by the Civil Aviation Authority on 20th December 2008, building work continued, mainly at night to minimise disruption, for a further year.

The re-development has included a new air traffic control tower, various refurbished and new terminal buildings, additional car park areas, the re-surfacing of the 2745m runway, aircraft hard-standing areas and widened taxiways.

Enormous burden Having supplied high capacity surface water drainage channels for aircraft hard-standing areas at both Gatwick and Heathrow airports, Hauraton were confident their RECYFIX® HICAP® channels would comply with the stringent specification asked for by the Newquay design engineers.

With aircraft tow trucks alone weighing 80 tonnes, manoeuvring aircraft impose an enormous burden on any surface drainage system. Not only must the area

be efficiently drained, the installed system must withstand the twisting forces exerted by turning aircraft and numerous service trucks.The RECYFIX® HICAP® channels used in the project have fixed ductile iron slot inlet gratings that comply with loading category Class F900.

During the construction stage, 300 metres of RECYFIX® HICAP® 100 were installed in the airport’s taxiways and hard-standing areas located in front of the terminal buildings.The photographs show the four main phases of installation.

High capacity channels Steve Wiseman, the Hauraton Sales Engineer for the project, was pleased when his company’s high capacity channels were chosen. Made from specially formulated recycled Polyethylene-Polypropylene (PE-PP), each of the one metre HICAP® channel used weighed only 13.2kg so allowing one-man-lift of the component.

This made for easy installation for the contractor, Cormac, who also found the combination of a tough PE-PP channel and ductile iron slotted inlet resisted site damage during installation.

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HOW THEY WORK The operating principles for UK rainwater harvesting equipment are broadly the same. Rainwater is collected from roof of the building and filtered before entering either an above or below ground rainwater holding tank.

What happens next can broadly be configured in one of three different ways.

Direct System: A direct system is designed to pump the collected rainwater from the main holding tank to the point of use, such as the toilet or vehicle jet washes.

Gravity System: This system would be the preferred choice for most commercial or municipal applications. It pumps the collected rainwater from the main holding tank to a high level header/ break tank within the building which will then service the non-potable appliances as per normal.

Kingspan Water’s gravity-fed Envireau rainwater harvesting system installed in a domestic new build

Collecting rainwater that falls on the roof, and recycling it for use within buildings, is suddenly becoming the accepted thing to do, says Adrian Gatford, Kingspan Water National Sales Manager. What could be a better representation of joined-up thinking than to recycle rainwater for non-potable uses within our homes and properties?

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ainwater harvesting, as it is know, has been placed high on the new build agenda with the introduction of building assessments, such as BREEAM and the CSH. Both schemes require a reduction in mains water consumption in order to achieve an excellence rating and rainwater provides a very acceptable alternative for non-potable applications. Perhaps surprisingly, it can reduce the amount of water used within a domestic setting by more than 50%, and by up to 85% for a commercial building.

But an interest in rainwater harvesting goes beyond a drive for more sensible use of mains water; rainwater harvesting systems reduce surface run-off during heavy rainfall, reducing flood risk. Because of this, rainwater harvesting is now a prerequisite

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for getting planning permission in some areas at risk of flooding: PPS25 requires planning authorities to undertake strategic flood risk assessments as part of any development.

As a consequence, the market has grown close to 850% in the last five years, and within a few years, every new build domestic house built to the CSH in the UK will have rainwater harvesting installed.

It’s the only way that developers will be able to achieve the requirement for water usage laid down for the Levels 5 and 6 of the Code; a reduction in mains water consumption from a daily average of 160 to 80 litres per person, by 2014 for public sector housing and by 2016 for private sector housing (WAT1 and WAT2 of the Code).

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Booster System: The collected rainwater is delivered from the main holding tank to a surface-mounted break tank and booster system.This option gives the combined benefits of both the direct system (particularly useful in larger applications) and the gravity system, in that the mains water back-up is directed to the break tank.

Correct commissioning Furthermore, most new-build schools, colleges, offices, government buildings, multi-residential and retail buildings should all now be designed to meet a high BREEAM rating – reducing their reliance on mains water will contribute to a higher rating.

Choosing a system that is fit-for-purpose has become easier with the introduction of the British Standard for rainwater harvesting, BS8515. Compliance means a system is designed to meet minimum standards, and addresses any concerns about the possibility of cross-contamination of mains drinking water with rainwater.

It is recommended to bring in experts from the company supplying the system at the very beginning of the project planning to best assess options; this consultation happening when the plumbing is already

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part complete can mean costly rebuilding work to reconfigure the system. Having a supplier’s technical team on site also ensures effective co-ordination of the three trades required to install a system correctly: ground-workers, plumbers, and electricians.

They can help ensure compliance and the correct commissioning of the system, ensuring pipework is marked and the work adheres to water regulations (www.wras. co.uk).They can make recommendations on any structural loading considerations and liaise with the structural and mechanical engineers in areas such as control panel siting, pipework and headertank considerations. Annual maintenance contracts can also be organised if required.

Full compliance Without such close attention to detail, mistakes made during the installation may cause future problems with the system.

In fact, by far the majority of fault calls to manufacturers are as a result of poor installation, leading to issues such as debris in the tanks, backing up from storm sewers, and blocked or frozen pipes.

Selection of the correct size of storage tank is critical if the property is to comply with both BS 8515 and the CSH.The geographical location, annual rainfall, the area and type of roof or collection surface, and intended applications (now and in the future) are all considerations to ensure full compliance with BS 8515.

only have two WCs to service the needs of a small number of employees; the size of the tank would therefore be calculated based on consumption rather than yield.

By contrast, a high-rise office block with a small footprint, but large consumption, would need a storage tank capacity that reflects the roof size.

For domestic applications, the calculations are simple and can be safely estimated by using general storage sizing tables.These tables (contained within the Standard) equate roof area with annual average rainfall depth to determine a suitable tank capacity. In some instances the population of the house is also examined.

Sizing of the tank should also take account of the ability of rainwater harvesting systems to reduce surface-water runoff and limit the risk of flooding, under SUR1 of the Code.The majority of local authorities are now demanding that the release of surface water from development sites must be no greater than if the land was being used for agricultural purposes (approximately 5ltr/second hectare).

Consumption and yield For commercial applications, the calculations are based on roof area and applications.Tank size is determined by considering both consumption and yield (how much water can be collected based on roof size and rainfall levels) both of which can vary significantly depending on the facility.Tank size is based on the smaller of the two calculations. For example, a 10,000m2 roof area on a warehouse may

Pound for pound, rainwater harvesting systems are one of the most effective forms of attenuation, when considered alongside soakaways, reed beds, lakes, green roofs and swales.

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It’s all academic The Academy will provide young people with the skills or competencies they need to thrive in the real world

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he RSA Academy is the first of its kind, an independent Academy that will deliver a new unique curriculum for up to 1100 pupils specialising in Health and Citizenship.

The project is part of a two phase development to replace the existing LEA ran Willingsworth High School in the West Midlands.The first stage of the Academy has been completed on time and within budget under management of the DoE’s Construction Project Manager, Schal.The final phase of the works is set for completion during February 2011. It comprises of the demolition of the original High School building, capping works on several existing mineshafts on the site, finishing the sports pitches and landscaping of the vast 14.5 hectare site.

Schal, part of TPS and Carillion plc, has worked closely with the Academy’s sponsor, the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) throughout the project to ensure that the faculty’s custom-design supports the RSA’s bold, new “Opening Minds” curriculum, which aims to help schools to provide young people with the skills or competencies they need to thrive in the real world.

The first school in the UK to be custom-designed to support the RSA’s Opening Minds curriculum has opened; the Department of Education (DoE) and RSA funded Academy new build project in Tipton, West Midlands.

Significant improvements The project team paid particular attention to maximising the provision of internal and external features throughout the building whilst still maintaining its strict DoE budget. Increased classroom size and flexible spaces were a key component of the delivery of the RSA’s new curriculum and Schal helped meet this requirement with the provision of larger than normal classroom sizes throughout the Academy. Classrooms are 25% larger than conventional classroom spaces and have the flexibility to be made even larger by using folding acoustic walls.This enables the Academy to change the classroom size to suit the teaching needs.

delivery of two flexible areas – a dance hall and a theatre with control room for Academy events; plus the addition of a small fitness suite to complement the sports hall. External teaching areas and an area set aside for a small market garden have also been provided.

Effort was also made to retain features from the existing school site, including its all-weather pitch.This will enable the Academy to continue to benefit from revenue generated from the community use of the facility.

The project team managed the FF&E budget in a way that allowed a food technology room and a professional kitchen to be added, in addition to a food hall and bespoke kitchens to maximise the RSA’s health specialist area. Other significant improvements include the redesign of a multi-use hall resulting in the

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Clearly secure Improvements include a food technology room, a professional kitchen, a dance hall and theatre, and a sports hall with a fitness suite.

Detailed design process “The main challenge faced was in delivering a flexible building to a Sponsor that matched their expectations and the requirements of their specialist curriculum (Opening Minds),” explains Schal’s Construction Project Manager, Paul Rhodes.

“Involving the Sponsor in the detailed design processes for as long as possible before design and build procurement with the Main Contractor was probably the most challenging aspect of the project, but it was critical for us to get this right in order to ensure that the RSA’s core requirements and features were incorporated into the scheme, therefore minimising later changes.We are delighted that through the process of delivering this unique teaching experience we’ve enabled the academy to make use of longer days and longer learning sessions, offering more opportunities to all pupils.”

The Academy itself has been designed to support the teaching and learning requirements for the staff and the pupils studying at Key Stages 3 and 4 will specialise in Health and Citizenship. As part of the new government’s nationwide education changes, the RSA Academy will teach a bespoke curriculum. www.schal.co.uk

Whilst building better schools focuses on creating inspirational environments that enhance the learning experience, it’s also about designing space effectively to tackle issues such as bullying, crime and promoting opportunities for natural surveillance. ‘Controlling access within a school can be achieved with vision,’ says John Nerden, Managing Director of Vistamatic.

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n a bid to increase natural light, architects look to create open plan communal areas that are casual yet exposed which means teachers have clear sight lines - but what about classrooms and staff rooms? There is still a need for physical barriers such as doors to create privacy and security within an educational building.

To keep in line with the modern learning environment, which strives to support and care for its children and staff, architectural features have evolved.This includes the installation of secure vision panels as they change what a door can deliver in terms of privacy and security. Being able to monitor a situation without opening a door allows individuals to not only remain at a safe distance but gives them the opportunity to intervene if necessary. A secure vision panel also provides an effective access control solution as the identity of a person can be confirmed prior to opening the door.

Passive surveillance Secured by Design’s new Schools 2010 document, which aims to reduce crime in the built environment, now recommends glazed secure vision panels.The document recommends that where privacy is required, together with a degree of security, both external and internal door sets can be fitted with a secure vision panel.

Creating safer schools entails controlling movement and access - secure vision panels can help achieve this objective and promote ‘passive surveillance’.

Aesthetically, the panels also meet the architectural requirements of a modern educational building as they are flexible and their design is future proof. www.vistamatic.com

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Art for art’s sake The museum has been engineered withstand the 165mph sustained winds of a Category 5 hurricane Image © HOK/Moris Moreno

A cultural and artistic renaissance has officially surfaced among the white-capped waves and sailboats that rock gently along the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Strikingly unique and hardly understated, St. Petersburg’s cultural revolution is a mirrored reflection of its new, most progressive architectural achievement, the new Salvador Dalí Museum. Tara Hustedde tells FC&A of this new work of art.

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visitor to the soon-toopen Dalí museum can easily imagine the world’s most famous surrealist as a confidant and counsellor to the modernday “artists” commissioned to capture the spirit of a wild eccentric through architectural expression. Grandiose, unusual and completely comfortable drawing attention to himself, Salvador Dalí has undoubtedly spoken through the ages to guide world-renowned architect,Yann Weymouth and his team at HOK, in an effort to captures the world’s attention in a unique and unconventional way.

Like Dali, this architectural icon is no stranger to the inevitable criticisms that can be associated with high-profile, extraordinary anomalies. He has navigated

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The structure is a beautiful expression of both art and architecture Image © BECK/Michael Rixon

the often unpredictable waters of public perception before (think the pyramid at the Louvre) and is well-versed in the complexities and expectations involved in creating a true cultural phenomenon through unparalleled, progressive design.

Natural light The 66,450-square-foot structure looks and feels dramatically different than the original museum, which debuted in a onestory warehouse along the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront in 1982. A prime differentiating factor is its exterior, which stands more than 75 feet tall and is adorned with more than 1,000 triangularshaped glass panels, each offering a distinct view of the waterfront.The building’s 18inch thick waterproof reinforced concrete and 12-inch thick floors and roof have

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been engineered withstand the 165 mph sustained winds of a Category 5 hurricane, which typically visit the Sunshine State every five to ten years.This rectangular fortress is raw and unfinished that does not require waterproofing or painting, and thus reduces costs for future upkeep.

The sister forms of the glass “Enigma” and its smaller sister, the glass “Igloo,” are based

Design & Desire 1,000 triangulated glass panels seemingly melt on to the form Image © HOK/Moris Moreno

The raw concrete spiral staircase is supported only at the bottom and third level here and hints at Dali’s fascination with the DNA double-helix Image © BECK/Eric Kreher

on the work of Buckminster Fuller, who pioneered geodesic geometries and domes and was coincidentally a friend of Dali.The “Enigma” embraces Dali’s love for nature by giving visitors views of the bay and the exquisite gardens outside but also invites changing natural light to fill the museum’s interior.

Raw concrete Based on the designs of HOK, Novum Structures engineered, manufactured and installed two free-form glass structures.

Constructed of the more than 1,000 triangulated glass panels that seemingly melt on to the form, each measures 1½ inches thick with no two being identical.

They were fabricated through computeraided robotic technology, and were tracked and delivered and precisely assembled through the use of a complex bar-code label system. In addition, each glass panel was tested for more than a year to ensure

resistance to the 135mph wind, rain and impact of a Category 3.

Inside the museum, the 75ft-high atrium will expose visitors to the galleries on the third level. A raw concrete spiral staircase is supported only at the bottom and third level here and hints at Dali’s fascination with the DNA double-helix and the natural forms found in nature.

Natural day lighting has been used to help illuminate the artwork within Image © BECK/Michael Rixon

Sustainable strategies The Dalí was designed, as are all HOK projects, with sustainability as a priority.

HOK has implemented an array of sustainable strategies, which reinforce the firm’s commitment to economic and

environmental responsibility and will also provide increased benefits for museum operations by saving water, energy, and dollars.

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Design & Desire Water efficient fixtures are incorporated throughout the building and solar hot water will be used.The white roof is highly reflective and is expected to save about 20 percent of potential roof heat load.

The thick walls of the “Treasure Box” are insulated and will lower cooling expenses.

Natural day lighting has been used to illuminate the master’s works within and most building materials have been made of recycled content.

An architectural wonder Here, where the artist’s largest collection will reside, the team at HOK has characteristically succeeded in the perfect expression of both art and architecture.

Dali has been reborn through design; a design that masterfully exudes the ideals, intrigue and flair of a now seemingly immortal existence.The artist and the architect are gliding gracefully onto the world’s stage once again for an allimportant engagement.

A true treasure to behold, this final jewel in St. Petersburg’s strand of architectural pearls will link past and future, art and design, history and progression. As anticipation builds and the “treasure box” is slowly opened Dali is no doubt watching.

Certainly with one glance he would paint this architectural wonder as an undeniable catalyst to the free-flowing imagination and interpretation to which he and Weymouth are accustom. Both will once again touch the world, transcend time and unite us all through remarkable expression.

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Chain reaction With growing demand for transparency and accountability, many construction companies are recognising the crucial role that the supply chain plays in sustainability, not only within the organisation but the industry as a whole.

Erika Roshdi explains the importance of incorporating sustainability throughout supplier-customer relationships and the way forward within the industry.

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t is only with compliance across the entire supply chain that companies can start building for the future, and whilst progress has been made, there is still much to be done.

Expectations in supply chain relationships are changing. As stakeholders continue to demand increased accountability and evidence of sustainability in business activities, it is vital for companies to be able to account for their suppliers’ policies, activities and commitment to sustainability in pushing forward their own commitments.

Effective collaboration requires open, honest and timely dialogue between supply chain partners. By exploiting the various communication tools and mechanisms at their disposal, companies will be in a better position to effect change within their supply chains and continue progress towards green construction.

Sustainability goals Sustainability targets and initiatives cannot be set in isolation. Measures for improved efficiency, including waste reduction, capacity utilisation and management of transportation, are only effective if applied over entire product lifecycles, which naturally relies upon cooperation across the supply chain.

Increasingly, companies committed to managing their impact upon stakeholders and the environment are recognising the need to partner with suppliers in not only achieving, but also setting sustainability goals.

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However, as with all relationships, suppliercustomer partnerships require trust. As key stakeholders, it is vital that both suppliers and customers are engaged in the other’s agenda for sustainable development.

Transparency and accountability are central to this engagement, requiring two-way communication of current performance and future targets.

For example, Skanska’s procurement policy, like that of many organisations, requires that its suppliers comply with its Code of Conduct and thoroughly manage the environmental and social impacts of their activities. In working to continuously redefine ‘green’ construction, Skanska expects its suppliers to be aiming at the same target and to provide relevant information to this end.This policy has a direct impact on the company’s pre-qualification and tendering process, allowing it to set the pace in its supply chain.

Business models Collaboration across the supply chain can also be instrumental when it comes to innovation. Much focus on sustainability has been on improvements in the efficiency of existing processes.

However, in order to build for the future, companies must think about constantly evolving current business models.Working with supply chain partners to pool expertise and resources is an invaluable way of identifying risks and solutions that can lead to innovation.

Genuine consultation between suppliers and customers often results in improved

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decision making capabilities and aids a complete product lifecycle approach, enabling a better understanding of the social and environmental impacts of products and projects.

Given the project-intensive nature of the construction industry where a huge number of projects are started and completed every day, one of the most interesting developments in communication across the supply chain has been the use of online case study engines.

Lead by example Providing suppliers and customers with information about recent projects undertaken, key facts and figures and progress made in terms of sustainability enables companies to communicate their commitment to green construction and lead the supply chain by example.This tool is currently deployed by Skanska AB and the Morgan Sindall Group, who use it to update subsidiary companies, group divisions and supply chain partners about the progress they’re making within the industry.

There is currently much being done to progress green construction. However, the goal posts are continually pushed further ahead and collaboration across the entire supply chain is required to not only meet these targets, but to keep them moving.

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Cutting edge Fact File Name: Julie White Town of residence: Brinklow, Rugby Position/Company: Managing Director, D-Drill What was your first job and when did you join the industry you are currently in?

My father started D-Drill in the 1960s, so I suppose I was always destined to join the industry. I went off to college and did a business diploma and started to work in the business. I began in the contracts office as a filing clerk and worked my way up to be an assistant manager of one of our depots. But I did reach a stage where I thought there must be more to life. I decided to go travelling and told my dad.

He said he would give me three months – and I proved him wrong by going for 12 years!

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

Destiny. One of my earliest memories was tip-toeing down the stairs of the family home in the middle of the night to find my father mending a machine at the kitchen table. I stayed and helped, perched on his toolbox.

I remember those times really fondly. My father first saw diamond drilling in action when he was working as an electrician’s apprentice on Coventry Cathedral.There

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was a guy who had brought the machinery into the UK but did not really know how to use it to its full potential, so my dad helped him in the evenings and that really gave him the idea.There was always something going on at home because of the business.There were guys stopping over on the way to jobs, meetings round the kitchen table and my dad was often away for weeks at a time working.

But I did not really have plans to join the company at all, hence the travelling.

Even when I went to the States I could not escape diamond drilling altogether. I was packing up my stuff ready to go and my father gave me the Diamond Drilling Association book with the details of all the members in the States. He said that if I was ever in trouble I should pick up a phone to call a member and they would either know him, or if I explained who I was, they would help. I put it into my rucksack thinking I would never use it, but it proved really useful. I met some great people and really built up some great contacts.

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But even when I got back I was not really thinking I would join D-Drill. I hit on a business idea when I saw a salesman demonstrating a diamond grinding machine that could remove adhesive from concrete floors. It was at a time when many DIY stores were undergoing major refurbishment programmes which included re-flooring. I invested and the business, Superfloor, took off.We did it by just calling round, but really hit it at the right time, picked up our first contract and off we went. Focus Do-It-All had just taken over Wickes and underwent a massive upgrade which saw us do more than 100 stores, and they were big stores.

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

Apart from a lifetime in diamond drilling, it was a decision I made to buy the company.

I knew the business very well and knew what a great reputation it has in the construction industry. Also, having been brought up with it from a young age, I was very passionate about it.

Profile But I knew if I just took over the running of it, I would never really be able to make the changes I felt needed making, so I said I would do it as long as I could buy the company and buy out the shareholders.

It was difficult because there were family members who were shareholders, but I knew that it would only work if I had 100 per cent control.

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

Obviously not everyone can (or would want to!) be born into the industry but I do feel there are great opportunities out there for people.We have ten branches across the UK and quite a few of our drillers are no longer young people.They have masses of experience which they are willing to pass on and any younger people coming into the industry will benefit from that.

We were the first people in the diamond drilling industry to start an apprenticeship scheme which has served us well over the years, but, yes, I think there are real opportunities to be had. And the people who work for us benefit from the fact that we work on a short deadline time, so there is a great deal of variety. One of our guys, for instance, was drilling in the elephant enclosure at a local zoo this week!

How much as your industry changed since you have been involved and have you caused any of those changes?

I was first involved more than 20 years ago so the changes have been many and varied.The technology has, as one would expect, moved on but from my point of view its health and safety and training which has been completely transformed.While that can only be a good thing – and the construction industry does have a very good safety record – it inevitably makes the whole process more time consuming.

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What advice do you wish you had been given at 25 (or 35)?

Smile more often! I think the thing you need advice on when you are that age, is how to manage people. Everyone learns about their job, but managing the people relationships correctly is vitally important.

Help and advice on that can be invaluable.

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

Of course advice can be given to people, whether it is taken on board or not is a different matter! Certainly when you are running your own company you have to listen to others but, ultimately, you have to make the decisions.

Where do you see yourself and your industry in five or 10 years time?

I think the industry will have contracted to three or four big players and I know we will be one of those – or that one of them has bought us out and maybe I am on a beach somewhere!

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Pumpable smoothing underlayment systems save contractors valuable time

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Structural loading Formulations that are low odour and free from natural rubber latex should be selected for clinical or biologically sensitive areas such as hospitals, where the issue of latex allergies is a key concern.To comply with the strict hygiene requirements of a healthcare environment, smoothing underlayments must also be free from protein-content to prevent the growth of bacteria in the subfloor.

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When smoothing floors in buildings over multiple levels, such as large office blocks, structural loading can become an issue, particularly in older properties. Smoothing underlayments incorporating ultra lightweight fillers are designed to overcome this challenge and offer significant weight savings when compared to conventional underlayments.These lightweight products also facilitate ease of manual handling, a particular benefit for multi-level projects where access can be difficult.

Value for money In semi-flexible substrates such as plywood and steel, natural movement is always likely to occur, despite recommendations to ensure plywood is secured by mechanical fixing. As such, flexible, fibre-reinforced smoothing underlayments are specially developed for these applications as they are designed to reduce the likelihood of moisture movement, while retaining sufficient strength to prevent localised cracking caused by frequent and regular traffic.

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Care and community The ‘village’ facilities include a gym, greenhouse, IT centre and restaurant, allowing a safe environment that fosters an independent and active lifestyle.

Enabling people to remain independent in their own homes not only aids mental well-being, but is also financially more affordable than care home provision

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More than 60% of over-85s live alone, and older people living on their own make up a quarter of total projected year on year household growth. Enabling those members of society to remain independent in their own homes has not only been shown to aid mental well-being, but is also financially more affordable than care home provision.

A home for life This population change requires a revolutionary inclusive approach to the design and construction of homes for the over 55s. St Oswald’s Village in Gloucestershire is a joint venture between Rooftop Housing Group, Gloucester City Council and the ExtraCare Charitable Trust, and has provided much more than merely an Extra Care facility. In addition to 169 homes for rent or purchase, the development provides a variety of facilities and features to ensure residents have a “home for life.” A vibrant village has been

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The UK’s aging population means that living environments must be designed to suit the needs of residents with a differing range of abilities. John Parry, Operations Director of the Leadbitter Group’s Central Housing division, looks at how the utopia of “lifelong homes” is becoming more of a reality – whatever the occupants’ needs. created providing facilities such as a gym, greenhouse, IT centre and restaurant.The aim at St Oswald’s is very much for those who are isolated or with limited means to be able to enjoy a safe environment that fosters an independent and active lifestyle.

The idea of a ‘village’ is not new, but is a growing trend in constructing supported living accommodation. Rather than being seen as a ‘last resort’ for older people, these places set out to create genuine communities, where people can thrive and enjoy life to the full, and not allow disabilities to rule their every waking hour.

People are encouraged to see the village as somewhere they can live when they are wholly independent, with the reassurance that, as time goes on, they can take advantage of the support system which is integrated into the development.

Different solutions There is no simple ‘blueprint’ for supported housing. Each project requires a different solution. For example when designing for people with autistic spectrum disorders

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we need to provide a robust facility that takes into account sensory factors such as lighting and sound insulation, whereas the elderly require communal lounges, lifts and accessible accommodation.

Extra care housing offers the choice of different levels of care and support, as and when required, without the need to move on to other forms of supported housing.

Residents can live independently yet have access to these services whenever they need them. But at the heart of every project has to be the desire to assist clients in creating affordable, comfortable and sustainable homes in which residents can enjoy their independence for as long as possible.

Creating a legacy through building is something that all developers and builders should take seriously; by engaging with communities, and understanding needs – both now and in the future – villages such at St Oswald’s will become places where people can enjoy life to the full. www.leadbitter.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Façades Outward-looking FAAC hybrid swing Schueco gate operator installed The latest addition to Schueco’s window range in the UK is the AWS 55 CL, an aluminium casement window system designed to meet the environmental and cost demands of modern sustainable buildings. Equally suitable for light commercial, education, healthcare and residential applications, it delivers unbeatable Schueco quality economically, making it the ideal solution for projects where budgets are under pressure. Meeting the requirements of Document L 2010 for new-build and replacement use, it achieves optimum thermal insulation thanks to polyamide isolator technology and a unique convection barrier, and with a Green Guide commercial window generic rating of “A” is ideal for use on BREEAM projects.

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Smart Systems: smart choice Smart Architectural Aluminium’s recently launched Alitherm 300 residential window system exceeds the latest Building Regulations Document L 2010.The system incorporates an extended Polyamide thermal break which improves the overall U Value of the profile, allowing Alitherm 300 to achieve a Window Energy ‘A’ Rating when used in conjunction with the correct double or triple glazed unit.The system is suitable for all residential and light use applications as internally or externally beaded, side or top hung open out windows for both new build and refurbishment projects.The 53mm profiles have either ovollo, chamfered or square edges, with profile options available for both standard and slim-line friction hinges. marketing@smartsystems.co.uk

As the only market leader to offer trackless, bi-folding gates for residential applications, FAAC approved installer Eagle Automation Systems specified FAAC’s S700 hybrid underground operator to automate this set of trackless, bi-folding, wooden swing gates, due to its continuous duty and high speed capabilities. Eagle replaced the existing manual wooden swing gates with an ideal spacesaving solution, the S700-powered, bi-folding gates, boasting an opening/closing speed of just 10 seconds. Designed to operate with a gate leaf of up to 4m and weight up to 800kg, the S700 is available in four versions to open to 1000 or 1800 with or without hydraulic locking. sarah.cosby@faac.co.uk 035

Roll up for Hörmann From 24th to the 27th March Hörmann will be exhibiting an extensive range of garage and entrance doors at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC, Birmingham. See them on Stand D131. Highly commended in the Homebuilding and Renovation Excellence Awards the class leading RollMatic roller garage door will be on the stand.With an increased size range and reduced prices this door now represents even better value for money. For the first time the display will include a partially completed open for infill garage door.This door frame can be filled with the material of your choice for a truly individual finish. info@hormann.co.uk

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Levolux leads the way at WAG The new £20m Welsh Assembly Government building in Llandudno Junction is the greenest in the Assembly Government’s estate, with a host of advanced, energy saving features, including dynamic Solar Shading solution from Levolux.With an elevated, unobstructed outlook to the south and west, the building receives prolonged solar exposure, so Levolux combined a bespoke arrangement of motorised, vertical Fins, with its Infiniti® Fin system, to help maintain internal temperatures naturally, without the need for energy-sapping air conditioning.

Linked to an intelligent Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), with two external light sensors, the silver powder coated Fins are rotated automatically, tracing the sun’s movement across the sky.

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BREEAM makes a TORMAX entrance One of the most sustainable office developments ever built in the UK, 14 Pier Walk is the first of many Class A commercial buildings planned for London’s Greenwich Peninsula and features a prestigious TORMAX Classic revolving entrance system

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combined with an iMotion® automatic swing pass door. Powered by technologically advanced low-energy door operators, this access combination has been shown to effectively minimise heat lost from a building and contribute positively to energy consumption targets.

TORMAX is a pioneer in door automation, delivering high-tech access solutions for a wide variety of locations for over 50 years.

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Doors, Windows & Façades Fleetwood achieve ‘Secured by Design’

Schueco’s new generation ProSol TF, the latest solar offering from Schueco UK Limited, represents a new milestone in photovoltaic products. Combining the latest sustainable photovoltaic thin-film technology with tried-and-tested Schueco aluminium façade systems, it has the ability to set new standards in the design of solar façade architecture.Thin-film cells have a number of operational advantages over conventional crystalline PV cells including the fact that they are largely unaffected by shading and can deliver impressive output values even in diffuse light or at higher temperatures. ProSol TF also has the added environmental benefit that its manufacture uses only a fraction of the silicon required to make conventional modules. dbird@schueco.com

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Doors on Time have interior motive!

For every interior door purchased from them during February and March, Doors on Time will provide door handles completely free of charge.This great offer is only available until 31st March, so buyers need to be quick off the mark to take advantage!

For builders and trade buyers working on a number of developments or a large project, this cost saving could really add up. Doors on Time is a new website where you can benefit from really competitive prices and fast delivery.There’s a wide range of high quality timber doors in a variety of styles, and finishes, including fire doors. info@doorsontime.com

Fleetwood Architectural Aluminium, one of the UK’s leading specialists in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminium systems, has become one of the first in the country to achieved Secured by Design (SbD) Accreditation for the range of windows and doors it produces.The highly regarded, police-approved accreditation is particularly important because SbD was recently extended to apply not simply to the original design of a security system or product, but also to its manufacturing process.This puts the onus firmly on the fabricator who requires design skills, a high degree of engineering expertise and manufacturing consistency to achieve the required SbD standard of excellence. info@faa-group.co.uk 041

Twinfix canopies are childsplay The latest canopy design from Twinfix features an elegant wave-form roof. Manufactured with powder coated aluminium frames that will not rust or ever require re-painting,Twinfix canopies use tough multiwall (or solid) polycarbonate for the glazing.

This does not transmit UV in sunlight, so is an ideal material to create a school shelter.Twinfix offer a full in-house design, manufacture and installation package for their canopies and walkways. Each glazed cover is designed to fulfil the identified needs at that school and to enhance the space available. Like all their canopies, structural calculations were carried out on this new design before manufacture commenced. enquiries@twinfix.co.uk

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Alu-Timber’s website launches Alu-Timber’s new website features comprehensive information on their range of aluminium/timber windows, doors and framing that combines sustainably grown FSC or PEFC timbers with 100% recyclable aluminium. A nationwide team of architectural advisors provide project-by-project U-values, wind loading calculations and guidance for the completion of NBS clauses upon request. Alu-Timber product information has been listed within NBS Plus, part of the NBS industry standard specification software used by architects, building surveyors and other construction industry professionals, meaing that the technical information and guidance for our products is presented to NBS subscribers, in NBS format, at the point in the specification appropriate to our products.

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Solarlux launch super-efficient door The launch of a super-efficient folding glass door marks a significant development. Solarlux have launched their most efficient glass door to the UK market. Combining four core elements that enable the door to achieve a U value of 0.80Wm2K, the new SL97 wood/aluminium folding glass door is specially designed with the demands of energy saving in mind. By using wood internally and a combination of insulating material and protective aluminium

externally as well as triple glazing, the SL 97 has been able to combine the advantages of four materials.

The company envisages applications both in luxurious private homes and multi-storey high-quality rented and owner-occupied flats. info@solarlux.co.uk

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Doors, Windows & Façades Selectaglaze: secondary glazing, primary choice Secondary glazing is the most effective and simplest solution to unwanted noise but it will also markedly improve a building’s energy efficiency and can increase window security. It is often the only practical solution for traditional or listed buildings with preserved facades.

areas, laboratories, Clean Rooms and secure reception screens.

Selectaglaze’s purpose made systems arrive fully assembled to allow rapid installation with minimal disruption and works can be staged to suit maintenance budgets.

Established in 1966 and a Royal Warrant holder since 2004, Selectaglaze Ltd has vast experience in working with all types of buildings throughout the UK.

Secondary glazing is fitted on the room side of existing windows and when fitted with an air gap of at least 100mm it will dramatically improve sound insulation. In schools and colleges it has particular value in exam rooms, music rooms and libraries. A well designed and installed secondary window can nearly halve heat loss through the glass and since it seals the whole window draughts are markedly reduced. Many schools and colleges have large window areas and secondary glazing will help to conserve energy and reduce long term costs.

Even in its most basic form secondary glazing provides a second barrier to entry but Selectaglaze’s unique “Secured by Design” accredited range provides greatly enhanced levels of protection from physical attack and blast. And their Fixed Light unit offers 30 minutes fire integrity. Selectaglaze’s systems are suited to IT

Come clean with Balcony Systems Glass balustrading specialist Balcony Systems is the first to add a low-cost, self-cleaning glass coating option to its external and Juliette balconies, responding to demand for reduced-maintenance solutions. Applied using a special ‘vapour chamber’ process, this unique patented double-sided coating creates a smooth surface that quickly repels water, dirt and grime. Protected from the elements on both sides, glass stays looking clean for longer; requiring just the occasional wipe down with a wet cloth. Available now across Balcony Systems’ entire product range, including curved patio doors, the coating can be specified at the design stage for bespoke projects or supplied on off-theshelf Juliette balconies. enquiries@balconette.co.uk

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Get a taste of privacy from ESG ESG Polyvision™ is the largest sized privacy glass, and leading glass processors ESG are seeing a demand for samples from architects and specifiers. ESG are sending out samples of the glass, which is competitively priced to meet the demand for refurbishment projects.

Architects can order samples by simply visiting the ‘Let’s Get Technical’ section of the newly launched ESG Polyvision™ website which also provides a thorough overview of current trends in the usage of privacy glass.Typically, privacy glass is used in partition screens, doors, projection screens, as well as for security purposes in the commercial sector, but is increasingly being used in the domestic market. sara.hobbin@esguk.co.uk

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Eurocell: beauty lies within Eurocell has launched Ecologik, an innovative new postconsumer recycled PVC-U window system, offering ultimate PVC-U window sustainability, achieving the carbon reduction requirements of the CSH up to Level 6, zero-carbon, and the sustainable design criteria of BREEAM. It does this by using postconsumer recycled PVC-U, taken from end-of-life frames and being able to achieve a U-value of just 0.8 W/m²K. Ecologik is a fully design-engineered co-extruded system, developed at a cost of £3m. All post-consumer recycled PVC-U is intelligently hidden from view in the core of the profile, ensuring all external surfaces remain bright, white PVC-U, so specifiers don’t compromise on finish quality or aesthetics by going green.

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Balcony Systems offers great value Balcony Systems, the UK’s leading balustrading supplier, is aiming to conquer the glass Juliette balcony market with its affordable, stylish and popular product costing from under £200.

At £199, the BAL 128 version measuring 1,280mm with white handrail is available in various quantities, from just a single unit to bulk delivery for larger housing schemes.

Low-maintenance glass Juliette balconies are not only a great deal on initial purchase, but also prove to be a long-term cost-effective choice when compared to conventional balustrading materials as they don’t require painting or repairs. Clear glass retains views and maximises light to the interior, while a wipe down with a wet cloth keeps them sparkling.

The Juliette balcony range includes 28 different standard models with aluminium handrail finishes in white, silver, bronze or Royal Chrome. Bespoke sizes and colours can be supplied for bulk orders to suit any client specification and budget.

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Building for Education Burmatex introduce fresh, innovative palette

NBT’s sustainable schooling Natural Building Technologies’ (NBT’s) natural woodfibre insulation systems have been used in the construction of The Hallam Environmental Learning Centre (ELC), a centre for environmental and ecological education in Sheffield. NBT’s Diffutherm system was used to insulate the external walls of the centre and NBT’s Pavaroof system was used to insulate the roof.The Diffutherm system features NBT Diffutherm woodfibre boards, fixed in a continuous layer around the outside of the building and finished externally with a mineral based thin render applied directly onto the woodfibre.

The boards are fixed to timber studs, which are then infilled with NBT’s Thermafleece sheepswool. s.honey@natural-building.co.uk

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First application of Technal’s MODAL The first application of the latest aluminium glazing system from Technal is now under construction. The revolutionary new MODAL low rise façade system has been specified for the Sirius Academy and Ganton Special School in Hull. Around 4,000m² of Technal’s MODAL low rise façade system have been installed as part of a £1m contract.

Finished in grey with grey glass, MODAL is being used on every elevation, both as fixed lights and with an integral opening vent to minimise sight lines. Vertical aerofoil caps will provide solar shading and the GXi balcony door, which is fully integrated with MODAL, has also been specified. info@technal.co.uk

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This month sees the introduction of new and innovative colours to the fibre bonded (FB) collection from Burmatex, the leading supplier of quality fibre-bonded carpet tiles and sheet, made at its site in Yorkshire. Design and production teams have combined fantastic, trend-led new colours together with classic FB shades, creating a comprehensive and exciting collection to suit all tastes and interiors.

Classic ranges such as Academy and Cordiale have been brought up-to-date, with 17 new colours in the broad-ribbed range and 16 new colours in the narrow ribbed range. Innovative, design led structure bonded (SB) collections such as Lateral, Zip and Code have been invigorated with five directional new colours.

Burmatex analysed colour trends to create an offering that shows real cohesion and future thinking. New colours include hot pinks, indigos and purples, as well as fresh greens and aquas. Ranges can be used individually in the traditional way or combined to create distinctive, contemporary installations both with FB and SB collections, as well as many other Burmatex ranges.

The new colours are available now, the latest phase of products to be presented in rebranded shadecards since Burmatex unveiled its sophisticated new corporate identity just before Christmas. claire.huby@aireaplc.co.uk

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Triple role for Armstrong Ceilings Metal tiles from Armstrong Ceilings were specified by Perkins Ogden Architects for a Further Education college redevelopment for a trio of reasons – their acoustic performance, durability and aesthetics. Some 5,000m² of Armstrong’s Orcal 600mmx600mm microperforated white metal tiles with an acoustic fleece and 300m² of Orcal plain white metal tiles were installed by Vale Interiors for main contractor Vinci Construction UK in a range of areas including classrooms, libraries, breakout rooms, corridors and toilets.

“We continue to specify Armstrong Orcal metal tiles because of their acoustic and durability performance characteristics as well as their pleasing aesthetics,” said Paul Pearson of Perkins Ogden Architects. sales-support@armstrong.com

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Close examination for Glidden Trade Coatings from the Glidden Trade portfolio have been used in the creation of a new examination centre, and family and young people’s building at John Port School in Etwall, Derbyshire. As a key objective was to create a stimulating and exciting learning environment within the available budget, professional

painting and decorating contractor Swirlforce chose Glidden Trade Eggshell which provides great durability and coverage, the ideal choice to withstand the effects of heavy traffic from staff and students, as well as the families using the children’s centre. Glidden Trade Vinyl Matt, which helps minimising surface imperfections, was used in lower traffic areas.

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Honeywell has established a Building Group to help and advise consultants and others who use, maintain, design or specify HVAC, central heating, water and other systems.The newly formed team of experts will make it easy for companies working in the buildings industry by freely providing expertise.

Honeywell says some companies may not be aware of the full Honeywell product range for the buildings industry, which comprises well over 6000 products including standalone and web-enabled controllers; sensors, thermostats and other field devices; gas and water valves; actuators and inverters; and burner and boiler controls.

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Gledhill assist green make-over When Thurrock Borough Council wanted Piggs Corner Complex, an extra care scheme in Grays, Essex, to become more environmentally friendly, installers Econogas Ltd thought Gledhill Building Products’ EnviroFoam Stainless Steel Vented Cylinders would be the ideal complement to measures such as photovoltaic paneling to generate electricity and new condensing boilers.

Cylinder specialist Gledhill Building Products devised the EnviroFoam Stainless Steel Vented Cylinder as the ideal defence against the pricing uncertainty caused by the rising cost of copper. It is the industry’s first ever stainless steel vented cylinder designed for the volume replacement market. sales@gledhill.net

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JS Air Curtains has supplied and installed a 7.4m long stainless steel Rund air curtain system for a recent refurbishment at 151 Buckingham Palace Road, London.The bespoke system comprises two 2m long air curtains with a dummy section at each end. A horizontal steel beam runs across the width of the reception area, onto which the cylindrical brushed stainless steel air curtain system is secured.

Services are supplied at one end so all cabling is concealed.The two operating Rund air curtains at 151 Buckingham Palace Rd each incorporate 18kW electric heaters but hot water heating and air only models are also available. mverney@jsaircurtains.com

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Pegler help improve student life A project currently underway to provide 19 new accommodation blocks at Exeter University has chosen Pegler Yorkshire to supply products from its Tectite and XPress ranges and a full commercial valves package, to facilitate heating and domestic water installation; the products were selected by Mitie Engineering Service due to their speed of installation, on-site training and technical support and because of the extensive range of valves and fittings available from a single supplier.

Products from the Tectite push fit range included Tectite Advance,Tectite Sprint, Xpress, along with copper tube, fittings and a host of Pegler Yorkshire commercial valves for isolation and commissioning on all systems. brochures@pegleryorkshire.co.uk

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Passivent helps Tesco achieve zero carbon A natural ventilation strategy designed, developed and supplied by Passivent Ltd, is helping Tesco achieve a zero carbon footprint and BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating in its new eco stores.The latest ‘green’ superstore to open its doors and be aired

by Passivent is at Berwick on Tweed, where just six Passivent Airscoop ventilation stacks, controlled by the company’s innovative iC7000 controller, ensure the general shopping areas maintain a fresh ambience with minimal heat loss. Each Airscoop acts as a ‘chimney’, harnessing natural air movement to both draw fresh air into the building without draughts and exhaust the ‘used’ internal air. projects@passivent.com 063

Balancing act from Oventrop Oventrop valves have helped South Gloucestershire Council to gain BREEAM “Excellent” rating for its new offices in Yate, South Gloucestershire. Oventrop valves have been used throughout the project and range from isolation

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Space Airconditioning plc, the UKs only Independent Daikin distributor, has re-launched the home of Daikin Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems. www.ventyourhome.co.uk has a cleaner more modern outlook and contains a wealth of information on Daikin’s heat recovery ventilation VAM units, explains why ventilation is necessary, and has details on the Part F building regulations. Daikin’s ventilation systems are easy to install, cost little to run (as low as 60 watts), and are low maintenance.

The compact unit can be installed in any position, in the loft space or in a cupboard, and controlled using a HRV Remote Controller situated anywhere in your home. www.ventyourhome.co.uk solutions@spaceair.co.uk Online Enquiry 068

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Surfaces & Landscapes

Wild Flower Turf: for the wild life!

After sedum failed Wild Flower Turf produced this green roof

Wild Flower Turf is the unique alternative for establishing grassed areas with powerful environmental benefits.

Wild flower turf has been developed to enhance biodiversity with a blend of native wild flowers and grasses and guarantees the establishment of a nectar rich meadow. Wherever the turf is installed, on whatever scale, it will encourage bees, butterflies and birds with a fantastic habitat and food source.The mix of 50% wild flowers and 50% grasses is made up from a total of nearly 40 species to suit many sites in the UK, whilst giving interest and colour through the spring and summer.

Wild Flower Turf suppresses the establishment of weeds from the prepared soil. The roll sizes range from 1.25m² to 40m², which adds to the weed suppressing effect, with the advantage of quick and easy laying times.Wild Flower Turf is also available for a wide range of green roof projects.

Wild Flower Turf is produced under unique soil free conditions.This process has a number of advantages over wild flower seeding: • Established plants with dense roots act as a weed blanket.

Hanson is set to change the future of asphalt production with the launch of Hanson ERA®.The new energy reducing asphalt delivers a 50% reduction in carbon emissions while enhancing durability and improving health and safety for contractors.

It can also use up to 50% recycled content, while the asphalt itself is 100% recyclable.

The Hanson ERA® production process allows a wide range of base, binder and surface course materials to be produced at temperatures of 80 and 95°C – compared with up to 190°C for equivalent hotmix asphalt, thus increasing sustainability credentials.

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Choosing the correct resin system for each individual project is crucial for a successful installation, say leading UK resin flooring manufacturer RSL (Resin Surfaces Limited). It is important that the person specifying the products understands the working environment and the installation process that has to be followed, in order to achieve the best flooring solution. RSL have decades of experience and knowledge in providing the correct resin system for all environments, and feel it is important to share their knowledge of resin systems.They provide a full package from initial specification and work closely with their resin contractors to help info@resinsurfaces.co.uk 071 ensure a smooth installation process.

A sure thing with SureSet SureSet, the UK’s leading manufacturer of permeable resin bound paving, has been supplying high quality paving surfaces for residential, commercial and public sector applications for over 12 years. Offering a full supply and installation service, the company’s extensive range of products has brought life to projects including driveways, patios, pool surrounds, roof gardens, play areas, car parks and public spaces. The complete range includes a wide variety of colour and texture options, with natural gravel and crushed stone, marble and recycled glass, shells, bricks and even plastic. The range provides almost limitless options for landscape architects, developers and home owners. Each installation is supplied with a full ten-year guarantee. marketing@sureset.co.uk 072

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Multi-media Marshalls Marshalls has launched a new water management campaign to tackle the issue of flooding throughout our urban environments.

Although water management is a complex subject, Marshalls can help make getting it right easy with the right products and support services to save you time and hassle in creating the most effective water management solutions possible. Now Marshalls superior products and unrivalled expertise in water management has been brought together via a new website portal dedicated to answering your queries and offering advice, opinions and product solutions to ensure you comply with new SUDS legislation and meet your regulatory obligations.

With thought-provoking video interviews from leading SUDS experts such as Chris Jefferies of University

of Abertay and Dundee, you can be sure that, with Marshalls Water Management, you are dealing with the very best experts in this field.Visit the new website at www.marshalls.co.uk/ select/watermanagement where you will find all you need to know about SUDS, current legislation, product information and latest industry news and get involved by contributing to “This Week’s Poll” questions and posting a message on the LinkedIn site which encourages opinion and discussion about the subject.

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Cladding, Roofing & Insulation

Shackerley Sureclad at MediaCityUK Shackerley has supplied Sureclad ceramic granite ventilated cladding systems for two of the tallest new buildings at MediaCityUK in Salford, Peel Media’s £650 million development which is the first scheme in the world to become a BREEAM approved sustainable community.

Towering above the main 250,000 sqft studio complex are a 218 bedroom Holiday Inn hotel and 21 storey office building. Despite their different purposes, the exterior envelopes are very similar in design and finish.

Architects at Fairhurst Design Group originally envisaged that a sandy coloured, naturally hewn stone material might be used to protect the towering elevations. However, their specifications changed when cladding contractors, McMullen Architectural Systems brought the Sureclad ventilated facade system to their attention and revealed the wide range of ceramic granite, colours styles and finishes available.

Cembrit releases new brochure Cembrit, specialist supplier of corrugated sheet, cladding and roof slates, has released a new brochure for their B5 range of corrugated sheet.The brochure features details on the wide range of accessories and colours available as well as expert advice on installation and cutting.

Rust and rot free B5 can be used to a lower pitch and with smaller overlaps in comparison to the traditional 3 inch profile.

B5 is available in fourteen different lengths ranging from 4’ to 10’ 6” and the sheets are approximately 40% wider which allows for much better coverage per sheet, and an improved water shedding capacity. sales@cembrit.co.uk

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“The project team were very keen to present these buildings with very clean sharp lines, and for the cladding to have a high quality finish,” said architect Tony Rogozinski. “We were impressed by the quality and choice of ceramic granite panels presented to us, and the Sureclad system offered us an attractive, logical alternative route to achieving our objective.We’re very pleased with the results.”

This cladding method has allowed for the installation of highly effective thermal and acoustic insulation on the outside of the building, hidden behind the facades, to minimise heat loss, increase overall thermal efficiency and reduce noise levels. info@shackerley.com

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FAKRO: more daylight, added security Huddersfield architectural consultants ‘Design Line’ specified FAKRO’s FTP-W Centre Pivot roof windows with Ridge Flashing for their new office extension.The ridge gutter line was just 50mm, obviating any need for dry lining or plastering above the windows.The combination optimised natural daylight and provided a distinctive feature for the roof. FAKRO Ridge Flashing can be used either with slates or profiled tiles, Design Line’s Sean Brockbank commenting, “We could not have used the ridge line in such a way with other manufacturers’ roof windows.The natural light provided was excellent and the absence of traditional windows provided added security”. fakro@web-response.co.uk 078

Kingspan develops RIBA approved CPD Kingspan Insulated Panels has developed a RIBA approved CPD Seminar to look at optimum renewable energy sources for non-domestic new build and refurbishment projects.The CPD explores why the use of renewable energy is likely to be an essential component of achieving compliance, from the next round of changes in 2013 onwards, towards achieving the goal of ‘Zero Carbon’ for all new buildings. It also looks at how the financial benefits of renewable systems available through feed-in tariffs can incentivise and attract renewable investors, making solar PV an increasingly cost effective and cash positive energy providing solution. info@kingspanpanels.com 079

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Gradient Flat A great fit from U-Roof a new cold rolled u-shaped steel roofing Roofing offer CPD U-Roof, system that fits together like Meccano, is proving a Architects, specifiers and roofing professionals are offered an opportunity to find out more about tapered single-layer insulation systems by Gradient Flat Roofing in their new CPD-accredited presentation, “Energy Efficient Single-Layer Tapered Roofing Systems, the future of tapered roofing” which provides a clear and up-to-date introduction to this increasingly popular roofing solution.The 45 minute presentation can be provided at a customer’s premises, making it a quick and convenient way for employees to acquire CPD. Among the subjects covered are an explanation of the nature and benefits of tapered roofing, typical applications, the specific advantages of single-layer tapered roofing and the design and installation of a single-layer solution. richard.milward@gradientuk.com

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big hit with building contractors and architects due to its time and cost saving benefits.Taking 20% of the installation time of traditional timbers and not involving any specialist skills or tools, U-Roof creates on average 20% more space in any loft area and is the perfect solution for a ‘room in the roof’.The roof measurements are used to cut the steel to an exact size and it is then transported to site in one flat pack delivery. info@u-roof.com 081

SAFETYWORKS & Solutions show flexibility In excess of 1000m of Easyguard permanent free standing handrails were supplied by safety at height specialists SAFETYWORKS & Solutions, to the site of a major manufacturer of earth moving equipment, based in Leicester.The Easyguard system was chosen over other companies as it was able to offer a fast track, easy installation process, and system flexibility due to its simplistic design which does not incorporate counterweight components within the manufacture.The client expressed a desire to install the products themselves, with SAFETYWORKS manufacturing and supplying the system to site, and also provided comprehensive on-site training on the best and most efficient means of installation. info@safetyworksandsolutions.co.uk 082

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Roofing & Cladding New school coat Delta goes green for roofing from Marley Eternit Combining a water-retaining drainage sheet with Marley Eternit’s Natura Pro fibre cement rainscreen cladding solution has formed the central visual element of the new £38m Bexhill High School building in East Sussex. A combination of Natura Pro in Grey and Cool Grey was used extensively on all elevations. Natura Pro has a tactile, smooth and semi-translucent surface, which allows the natural variegation of the fibre cement to show through, creating a practical as well as visually engaging building.

A Pro coating offers good protection against various types of staining, including graffiti produced by common aerosol and other paints, which can be eliminated by graffiti removers.

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Kawneer unveil e-brochure A guide for architects and specifiers on how its products help them meet sustainability criteria has been launched by leading UK architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer.The Cheshire-based manufacturer has unveiled an electronic sustainability brochure which explains over a concise 12 pages how systems supplied by Kawneer in the UK enhance energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and being weather-proof, corrosion-resistant and immune to the effects of UV rays, offer optimum performance over long periods.They also improve comfort levels for the building’s occupants, through natural ventilation, direct access to daylight and improved outdoor views. kuk.kawneer@alcoa.com

an integrated geotextile, Delta-FLORAXX and FLORAXX TOP are recent additions to the extensive range of products from Delta Membrane Systems, and are already proving to be popular choices to provide perfect green roofs. Used on inverted roofs to drain water from insulation panels and under accessible surfaces, Delta-FLORAXX’s breathable perforation and dimples allow water and air to circulate freely on the underside.This means no coherent film of water can form on the insulation.With Delta-FLORAXX TOP (a second option in the collection), there is the additional benefit of a filtration layer, eliminating the need for a separate laying operation. info@deltamembranes.com 086

School gives John Brash top marks A new BREEAM-rated sixth form centre at Huish Episcopi Academy at Langport in Somerset has benefited from a complete exterior timber solution from John Brash, which included John Brash’s JB Antislip Plus® decking for several walkways, along with Western Red Cedar cladding for the walls.

John Brash’s timber solution was specified because the client and architect liked its natural appearance and sustainability, which formed part of the development achieving a BREEAM Very Good rating. All John Brash timber is either FSC or PEFC certified and supplied with a chain of custody number, verifying that it is always sourced from sustainable, independently certified and well managed forests.

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The 2011 edition of Klober’s ‘Taking control of air leakage’ brochure provides a valuable insight into how to make roofs airtight. An accompanying ‘SAP supplement’ also details the impact of varied levels of airtightness on CO2 Target Emission Rates. It examines the effects of reducing air permeability from the Building Regulations ‘default value’ to that recommended by the Energy Saving Trust and includes variations in elemental U-values, types of heating, ventilation and hot water system and building fabric characteristics such as thermal bridging. info@klober.co.uk

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Unilin Systems’ adaptable design Thermal insulation, ease of installation, a multi-span of up to 8 metres, first rate service and price have been identified as the key reasons for the use of Unilin Systems structural insulated roof panels at a luxury home development in the South of

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England. Using a design conceived by international firm David Reid Homes but adapted to suit the location, property developer Marc Hodghton built a home that utilises the benefits of MMC, combining exceptional style with vital practical requirements of a 21st Century home. Unilin System’s roof panels delivered high levels of thermal performance for minimum energy consumption as well as improved sound insulation. info@unilin-systems.com 089

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Grasscrete: 40 years of drainage expertise Grass Concrete Ltd was formed in 1970 to market the then new ‘Grasscrete’ invention, a sustainable grass reinforcement system way ahead of its time.

With 40 years of installations Grasscrete is a proven choice for grass reinforcement and external works with large civil engineering to smaller landscaping projects with applications including car parking, river spill ways and all sorts of urban landscapes.

For the uninitiated, Grasscrete is a reinforced cellular concrete paving system that allows grass growth, permitting natural drainage permitting heavy traffic and rainwater drainage. Further additions have been made to the grass paving range, Grassblock; a pre-cast system and the plastic honeycomb system; Grassroad.

Today’s options for grass reinforcement means plenty of choice with all manner of performance and sustainability claims. Plastic paving systems are suitable for certain projects but it is felt caution should be exercised when specified in locations where heavy traffic is expected.

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things grass paving and is often confused with other systems. With 40 years of installations big and small Grass Concrete are happy to provide that specialist knowledge for sustainable urban drainage systems.

Bringing this expertise to rooftops, Grassroof combines the proven techniques of plastic permeable paving with a drainage layer, with provision for water harvesting and reduced water run- off.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Forbo: entrance flooring with built-in sustainability Forbo’s Nuway Tuftiguard rigid engineered entrance matting systems are the UK’s most widely used types of entrance flooring, providing an outstanding first line of defence against soil and moisture being tracked into buildings on the soles of shoes and the treads of wheeled traffic.

For decades Nuway Tuftiguard has been specified for its durability, strength and structural integrity, and because of the total flexibility of Forbo’s made-to-order service.

Whilst each mat incorporates aluminium (100% recycled), brass or PVC scraper bars, with high tensile electro-galvanised steel wire linkages for superior load bearing, the customer determines the size, shape and construction of their mat, selecting from a wide range of wiper strip materials, available in various colourways.

Now, there’s another excellent reason to specify Nuway Tuftiguard. Forbo is the only manufacturer to offer Building Research Establishment (BRE) accredited entrance

The first of four websites being relaunched by Round Wood of Mayfield is now live.

It showcases the strand of the business that supplies ‘Quality Oak & Decking Products,’ including solid and engineered flooring, hardwood decking, oak skirting, joinery, beams and sleepers.

Introducing an attractive, image-led design theme that will be consistent across all four sites, its structure has been developed to ensure ease of navigation and provide context sensitive product details and guides, allowing users to retrieve the exact level of information they require in the fastest possible time.The new site showcases over 200 products.

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Forbo’s Coral range of textile wipe-off systems have received similar accreditation.

Now specifiers can deliver totally integrated, colour co-ordinated entrance flooring systems and meet their sustainability objectives, no matter what type of project they are working on and no matter how demanding the requirements of the location. info.flooring.uk@forbo.com

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Burmatex: new faces for a new year

Round Wood launch new website

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matting systems. Nuway Tuftiguard, which includes options for extremely heavy duty applications and also for fire sensitive locations, has received BRE certification after undergoing stringent assessment to measure its environmental impact at every stage in its life cycle.

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Hot on the heels of the design successes of recent years, leading UK carpet tile manufacturer, Burmatex, has made two new additions to its in-house design team, as the company gears up for some exciting product innovations for 2011.Vivien Lee, previously London Design Manager for Milliken Industrials, joins Burmatex as Senior Designer.Vivien brings with her a wealth of experience working with architects, interior designers and end users. Julia Thomas will work alongside Vivien as the new Junior Designer of the team, having recently completed a degree at Huddersfield University in Surface Design for Fashion and Interiors.

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Antron Lumena gets tough with students Some 3,500m2 of INVISTA’s Antron® LumenaTM carpet fibre has been laid in the New Academic Building at Goldsmiths, University of London.

The BRE ‘A’ rated Zone modular carpet has been used throughout lecture theatres, meeting rooms, breakout spaces, corridors and staircases of the building.The carpet had to meet the criteria necessary for the building to achieve its BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating. In the colourway of Gromit’s Nose, the polyamide 6.6, Antron® LumenaTM carpet fibre retains its original height without noticeable wear and tear or loss of structure and its hollow cross sections scatter the light, making dirt and stains less visible. Solution dyed, where the colour is a permanent part of the fibre, Antron® LumenaTM is also easy to maintain and where carpets are cleaned frequently, sometimes using harsh cleaning products, there is hardly any risk of fading or colour change. enquiries@antronfibres.co.uk Online Enquiry 096

The Tebrax aluminium shelving system has been on the market for over 50 years and is still providing a high quality system, with a range of brackets and uprights to meet almost any of your shelving needs. Made solely in the UK using only the best quality materials and finished to the very best quality.

Our system is used worldwide in some of the biggest universities, hospitals, schools, shops and bars, where an attractive and strong shelving system is required. Tebrax shelving is equally as popular in the home, where customers find the ease of installation a definite bonus.

Contact Tebrax: 01685 812994 Email: tebrax@btconnect.com www.tebrax.co.uk

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Insulation

Dragonboard breathes with Icynene Icynene’s green and sustainable soft foam insulation has been selected by Dragonboard as the best product to use in the insulation of its new three bedroom Welsh Future Homes project house.

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he Dragon House is designed to meet level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes. Having developed its own unique construction technology, Dragonboard, which manufactures high quality magnesium oxide building board, was looking for a suitable eco-friendly expanding foam insulation that was stable, long lasting, water resistant yet both air tight and breathable. Icynene’s air barrier qualities has enabled the Dragon House to exceed Passiv Haus standards in terms of air tightness and the product, which does not slump or deteriorate over time, was the perfect solution.

“Home owners will benefit from the affordability of our homes and subsequently the low running costs,” said Greg Barton, managing director of Dragonboard.

“One of the key requirements was that the insulation had to be open cell and breathable which Icynene is. In the event of flooding, should water get into the fabric

then it will quickly drain out of Icynene and once dry it will perform as originally designed.”

Steel frame houses can be difficult to insulate with conventional insulations, especially when air change requirements are low. Icynene is a proven and effective air barrier and meets target specifications for thermal insulation and air tightness.

It also reduces draughts, external noise and promotes better indoor air quality as it has a long experience of being used in homes for people with asthma and other respiratory problems.

Unique formula “We believe Dragonboard technology has a straightforward and sound concept to build high performance homes that are both rapid and economical to construct and have the ability to greatly reduce energy costs and CO² emissions,” said Icynene’s Vice-President Jeff Hood. “We are delighted our licensed distributor Airseal Insulation has partnered with Dragonboard on this and future projects.”

Mick Morris, managing director of Airseal Insulation said, “Icynene’s water blown foam is applied on site by trained operatives using a totally self contained mobile manufacturing rig. Four barrels of material, which is one pallet load, was sufficient to insulate the entire house which avoids damage to the

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environment caused by large lorries transporting the more bulky conventional insulation products to site.The equivalent conventional insulation would have required two large trucks. Our soft foam insulation adheres tenaciously to most substrates, seals around wiring and plumbing perfectly and moves with the thermal expansion and contraction of the building.”

Dragonboard is manufactured from naturally occurring mineral components mixed to a unique formula. It does not contain any organic solvents, oils, toxic substances or metal salts and can be used both externally and internally.

Successful combination Externally, Dragonboard is used as a sheathing layer as it is intrinsically weather proof and will never decay overtime.The board can receive a variety of weathering finishes such as paint or painted rendered systems as well as fastened systems like weather boarding or tiles.

Internally Dragonboard can be used on wall, floors and ceilings.The boards are pre-finished ready for decoration and do not require application of skim finishes, thus saving time and labour on the finishing trades. As the board is breathable, there is no requirement for vapour barriers in the construction which leads to further savings.

The Dragon board technology and The Icynene Insulation System, together with other components were successfully combined to create the Dragon House. inquiriesuk@icynene.com

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Flooring

New Diamond Creative range from Atkinson & Kirby

With over 100 years of manufacturing excellence, their history and reputation make Atkinson & Kirby a first choice for flooring.

With an already impressive range of flooring available, Atkinson & Kirby have further improved the standard with their new Diamond Creative Range.

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iamond Creative is a stylish new flooring range. Boasting four impressive and desirable colours; all produced at Atkinson & Kirby’s factory in Ormskirk, Lancashire, using WoCa Oils and the finest manufacturing techniques by their master craftsmen.

Available in calm, crisp White, neutral Grey, mysterious Black – and to complete the range, a visually breathtaking Natural, Diamond Creative provides added luxury without a luxurious budget.

Distinctively stylish Natural grade oak engineered board is stained and finished at their Ormskirk head office using natural oils to create a distinctively stylish look. Suitable for both domestic and light commercial use,

Diamond Creative will brighten up any design idea.

With a board size of 15mm (t) x 189mm (w) x 1830mm (l), an impressive 4mm wear layer gives the floor a long fulfilling lifespan. Maintaining your new Diamond Creative floor couldn’t be easier, use WoCa maintenance kits to clean your floor, keeping it looking as good as the day it was laid.

Diamond Creative adds to Atkinson & Kirby’s already impressive and vast collection of hardwood flooring, with eight distinctive ranges to choose from.

Outstanding value Each range has its own unique and stylish qualities.Whether you want an unfinished, colourful, luxurious or contemporary

floor, finding a floor to suit your style requirements couldn’t be easier; with their eight impressive ranges, there is bound to be the perfect floor for you.

If you’re looking for an outstanding value for money floor, Diamond Creative is now available extending the already impressive range available from Atkinson & Kirby.

Atkinson & Kirby have over £2.5 million worth of flooring in stock and offer next day delivery, making them a first choice for a continuous supply for all your flooring requirements.They work hard on creating and supplying the perfect floor for you.

Ormskirk T: 01695 573234 London T: 02085 771100 Hardwood Flooring Imports (Scotland Office) T: 01506 505030 sales@akirby.co.uk

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Access & Security Stannah – first choice for Olympic views It’s lime green and made entirely from recycled shipping containers. It’s also the funkiest location yet for a Stannah Midilift SL vertical platform lift.

It’s the View Tube, a social enterprise and community centre located on The Greenway in Stratford, East London, home to the best views of the Olympic Park as it gears up for the planet’s biggest sporting event: the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In use since the View Tube opened in November 2009, the Midilift SL operates over a distance of 2900mm between the entrance foyer and the first floor. It brings easy access for all visitors and staff, whatever their level of mobility, to the venue’s facilities.

These include the award-winning Container Café on the ground floor, the first-floor education area, and the all-important viewing balcony of the Olympic Park, the Velodrome, Aquatics Centre and Stratford City.

Supplied within a structure-supported enclosure, the Midilift SL is easy to install. It is also simple and safe to operate.With a rated load of 400kg (4 persons), the platform is controlled by constant

Memco launches touch-enabled Call Station Memco has released the L1 landing call station module, the latest addition to its COMMANDER™ suite of touchenabled elevator control products.

Using the latest touch-screen technology, the EN-81-70 compliant COMMANDER™ L1 landing call station module has a static display that can be customised to the building, with bespoke options to cover a choice of colour, branding and arrow styles to suit the design remit, building feel and project budget. Available for either flush or surface mounting, the L1 is easily retrofitted in modernisation projects and can also be included as a new OEM standard item.

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pressure buttons and has a maximum travel of 5m at a speed of circa 0.08m/s. A range of optional extras ensures maximum design and performance flexibility to suit any application. As with all Stannah passenger lifts, the Midilift SL ensures the premises’ owners meet with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. Stannah has helped the View Tube prepare for the upcoming Olympic & Paralympic Games by providing an accessible venue and by supporting the View Tube community gardening project, which will be supplying herbs and vegetables for the on-site Container Café.

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New Exitguard from Hoyles Hoyles Electronic Developments release their enhanced Exitguard 24hr Door Alarm; this simple to install door alarm offers the very best in exit door alarms, Plug and Play straight out of the box.The Exitguard is ideally used to secure exit doors in supermarkets, hotels, warehouses and all types of public buildings. All EX200 series now have manager codes to prevent un-authorised changes of settings and a quick reset/ pass codes. ‘Door Open Too Long’ delay times have been extended from 88 seconds up to more than 88 minutes in 1 second increments, and improved high power 108db sounder and six selectable tones are available.

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New Equality Act: Komfort reminder The DDA was replaced by the Equality Act on 1 October 2010, and Komfort Workspace is reminding interior fit out contractors and installers of their obligations under the new legislation and Approved Document M of the Building Regulations with regards to internal doors. Komfort offers installers a full technical backup package including technical drawings. Site visits, technical helpline, and guidance on Doc M and BS8300 compliance. Komfort Workspace has put together a package of door frames, doors and hardware to make it more convenient and cost-effective than ever before to achieve beautiful, seamless interiors which comply fully with Doc M and BS8300. marketing@komfort.com

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Fire Safety

Nullifire forms union with steel-frame Currently nearing completion on London’s Euston Road, a nine-storey steel framed office building will not only provide a new HQ for the Unison trade union, but also represents the first major application of a new water-borne intumescent coating that answers many of the practical and logistical challenges facing contractors.

The S708 intumescent coating developed by Nullifire and Tremco illbruck Coatings was applied by specialists MGN Fire Protection.

In the past project teams were faced with all the issues of employing solvent based products when it was necessary to use a sprayed fire protection system for steelwork which was going to remain exposed to the weather. Nullifire’s S708 presents a high performance water-borne system that is also environmentally friendly.

With just a couple of the residential blocks employing concrete construction, some 4,000m² of the S708 was applied, with the

material being fully weather resistant as soon as it has dried.The S708 also enables clients to utilize a decorative top coat, available in any RAL colour. Despite the contract encompassing some of the worst winter weather for a generation, the S708 intumescent coating withstood all the rain, snow and ice without any adverse effects. A spokesperson for BAM Construction confirmed that the water-borne coating “had withstood prolonged periods of rain and bad weather and still remained intact.”

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One bathroom between 2 rooms can save an entire bathroom worth of floor space plus the cost of the sanitary ware.

As well as the obvious money saving benefits the Shared Bathroom Solution provides secure door control, preventing the bathroom being used as a passageway and total privacy for its users. An incorporated advanced assistance alarm automatically releases a door if help is called for and prevents users from hogging the bathroom.

Two doors not enough? Why not add a third door for access from a corridor!

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Building Elements Foremans publishes new brochure Technal set new Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest benchmark Façade systems from architectural aluminium glazing specialist Technal have helped the University of Leeds set a new benchmark for student accommodation in the city. More than 3,000m² of Technal’s glazing systems were fabricated and installed

by Dortech Architectural.The floor-to-ceiling glazed units, which maximise natural light, were constructed from Technal’s MX grid curtain walling inset with FXi65 top hung casement windows. Dortech fabricated and installed the bays in more than 30 different sizes to create a less regimented appearance for the building envelope. Laminated glass made with Vanceva coloured interlayers adds further interest to each façade. info@technal.co.uk

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Sapphire’s SAS gets approvals Sapphire Balustrades, the leading UK full service manufacturer and installer of premium balustrade systems, introduces Structural Assessment System (SAS), a unique tool for bespoke structural calculations for individual balustrade or handrail projects or associated metalwork and glazing. Committed to providing the best service and support to its customers, Sapphire helps to ensure projects happen quickly, efficiently and safely, and within regulations, from estimating through to installation. “SAS can provide evidence on whether a proposed design is strong enough, across a huge range of applications. Our customers find the data invaluable for securing Building Control approval,” said Nick Haughton, Sapphire’s Marketing Manager. melissa.haughton@sapphiresouthern.com

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supplier of recycled and refurbished modular buildings, has published a new brochure outlining the design options and technical advancements now available for its highly sustainable, fast and cost-effective accommodation solutions.The new literature for construction clients, main contractors and facilities managers in both public and private sectors, is an informative guide to procuring recycled modular buildings for offices, schools and colleges, utilities, hospital, transport and project accommodation.

The brochure is illustrated with completed projects from a diverse range of sectors and features comments from architects, contractors and building occupiers. info@foremansbuildings.co.uk 110

Wicona awarded at BAU2011 Wicona has won a major award for innovation for its aluminium façade concept,TEmotion, at BAU 2011 in Munich, the world’s leading event for architecture, materials and systems.The Award for Product Innovation, open to over 1,900 exhibitors, recognises the best products and designs used in the refurbishment of existing buildings.Temotion is a pioneering, modular façade solution for a self-sustaining building envelope, which integrates all aspects of a building’s mechanical and electrical services into the façade. It can incorporate a number of functions for creating a comfortable internal environment, including ventilation, air conditioning, solar shading, redirection of natural light and energy generation. info.wiconauk@hydro.com 111

CE Marking first for Kingspan Kingspan has become the first manufacturer of purlins and rails in the UK to have its manufacturing plant accredited to BS EN 1090 parts 1 and 2 and to be able to CE mark its products. CE marked Multibeam and Multichannel sections are available on request from the 1st February 2011. Kingspan Structural products have been accredited at the highest execution class EXC4, allowing Multibeam and Multichannel to be used on all types of construction. CE marking is currently voluntary, but will become mandatory in the UK from 1st July 2013, and customers can already make CE marked products a condition of their purchase. marketing@kingspanstructural.com

Dulux have everything covered!

North East property management company Kingston Property Services turned to Dulux Trade to transform the exterior woodwork on five blocks of fully rendered flats. Dulux Trade Ultimate Weathershield Opaque Woodstain and Dulux Trade Smooth Masonry paint were applied, being ideally suited for exterior joinery, cladding and doors, and Dulux Trade Ultimate Weathershield Opaque Woodstain was used to protect the

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development’s most distinctive features - the timber windows, decorative beams and wooden strapping.The product’s resistance to cracking, flaking and blistering ensures superior exterior coverage for up to ten years, whilst the high performance satin finish provides outstanding water repellence.

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Building Elements IronmongeryDirect cover the exits

Re-boot with Dickies!

Renowned the World over for its comprehensive range of practical and protective work footwear and clothing, Dickies offer a particular safety boot which leads the way in both tough and comfortable design.The sturdy Quebec Super Safety boot S1-P. is perfect for wearing all day in any construction or potentially hazardous work situation where foot protection is important. Made from tough, full grain leather with a steel toecap and steel midsole for underfoot protection, it has a slip and oil resistant sole, an antistatic, energy absorbent heel, and a choice of either a warm, mock fur or lightweight, breathable lining. uksales@dickies.com

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DOW supports Passivhaus aims Installing insulation below the floor slab has been a growing trend on the Continent, with Passivhaus design leading the way. Now, innovative building designers working under an increasingly stringent carbon emissions timeline are turning to the approach here in the UK, and a British-made insulation product is available to support them. FLOORMATE 300-A is manufactured from STYROFOAM-A, the extruded polystyrene foam insulation from Dow Building Solutions. FLOORMATE 300-A has all the qualities the industry has come to expect from STYROFOAM, high design load, low water absorption, ease of installation and of course excellent insulating properties.

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Panic and emergency exit hardware provides a fast and safe way out for building occupants. Hardware needs to cater for the individual’s familiarity with the surroundings; public buildings need to cater for people who are potentially unfamiliar with the building, here exit devices are operated by a horizontal bar.Where occupants are familiar with the escape routes such as residential flats and offices, horizontal bars do not need to be installed. Push pad panic bolts and escape locks are ideal for these types of locations, as they provide optimum security for the premises as well as being easily operable in an emergency. All are available from IronmongeryDirect. jenna.starr@ironmongerydirect.com

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Illuminating possibilities from ACO ACO Water Management’s new illuminated channel drainage systems offer an ingenious and simple way to add contemporary lighting effects into any landscaped area. The ACO Eyeleds system is designed for residential applications, while the ACO LightPoint range is for use in medium duty and public areas. Both carry surface-mounted LED spotlights that are set within a range of channel options, allowing individual schemes to be created that can highlight individual areas, demark hazardous zones or add striking aesthetic qualities to surrounding architecture. Up to 40 white or blue spotlights can be run from a single transformer at either 0.5m or 1m intervals. customersupport@aco.co.uk

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D&E create Product Overview D&E Architectural Hardware has one of the most comprehensive product catalogues available to the market; to assist customers and architectural specifiers alike, they have created the D&E Product Overview.This 32 page brochure provides product information about all items in the D&E portfolio. Ranges covered include the Liobex range of spring hinges, NHN door closers, BSW hinges, KWS Architectural Hardware, a full door viewer range, as well as a wide selection of ancillary items.The brochure allows easy cross-referencing to the full D&E catalogue, as well as the current price list.To obtain a copy, call or download a pdf version from their website. info@dande.co.uk

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InterfaceFLOR presents “The positive floor” InterfaceFLOR’s interactive experience at Milan’s Trienniale led the visitor through a dreamlike environment, where research and innovation merged with design and respect for the environment. InterfaceFLOR are a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative and sustainable modular flooring,

and “The positive floor” is a new ground-breaking concept that guides visitors through the latest innovation in interior design.The concept, developed by the designer Francesco Maria Bandini, is a true temple of design which reflects Italy’s artistic and architectural culture. In this labyrinth-like installation, the visitor is guided by his own sensitivity and interpretation of the space. interface.uk@interfaceflor.eu

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Kitchen & Bathrooms Design flexibility Pressalit adjust the height of from Taplanes accessibility Leading shower cubicle and bathroom pod manufacturer Taplanes Ltd provide pre-fabricated solutions to a variety of end users throughout the UK and Ireland. With a strong client base including universities, schools and several major hotel groups,Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures overcome the inherent problems associated with conventional bathroom areas.

Innovative and stylish designs together with product reliability ensure Taplanes are the first choice within both the refurbishment and new-build sectors. All Taplanes products have a considerable degree of design flexibility.

Size, shape and specification details can all be tailored to suit with full AutoCAD drawings and SolidWorks models provided as required. admin@taplanes.co.uk

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On Trend with ‘Liberty’ For 2011, leading Italian mosaic tile maker Trend has enriched its top-line Liberty collection with 10 sumptuous new colours, all handcrafted from stained glass and featuring the signature chromatic and iridescent textures of this exclusive design. Composed of hand-cut tesserae in a variety of compatible shapes, Liberty reinterprets glass mosaic design by presenting a selection of different tile shades and sizes, with both straight and sinuous lines, so that the reflective light of the material is the predominant decorative element. Ideal for accent mosaic panels or flamboyant showcase walls and ceilings, Liberty is offered in film-faced modules measuring approximately 26cm x 31cm. info@trend-gb.com

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Pressalit Care’s height adjustable basin brackets enable users with limited mobility to carry out everyday washroom tasks with increased independence. For use in schools, Changing Places facilities, as well as home adaptations, Pressalit Care produces a range of brackets suited to both frequent and periodic use. Specialists in providing bathroom and kitchen solutions for those with limited mobility, Pressalit Care’s basin brackets have been designed for functionality and ease of use, allowing standing or seated users to choose the individual height they need to use a washbasin in comfort, and are fully compatible with the company’s unique track system which allows horizontal movement of bathroom furniture. alo@pressalit.com 122

Franke Sissons clean up at Ecobuild Franke Sissons comprehensive washroom technology will be exhibited for the first time at Ecobuild this year.The company manufactures a wide range of taps offering both touch free and central control technology alongside their comprehensive stainless washroom product range.

Bespoke manufacturing helps the company to secure a wide range of public sector applications across healthcare, schools, stadia and prisons. New for this year is a stainless steel wash fountain available with manual self closing or electronic touch free water controls and the hands-free All in One Wash station using electronic water controls that can be networked together using the unique AQUA3000 Open Water Management system. mike.gillat@franke.com 123

Cubicle Centre toilets are child’s play!

Brecon toilet cubicles have been specifically developed for children’s washrooms. Manufactured in the UK by Cubicle Centre Ltd, this cubicle system combines creativity with added safety features such as anti-trap hinges.The Brecon colour range has recently been updated to allow you to specify a number of bright colour options. Cubicle Centre Ltd is a family owned business celebrating over a decade of supplying washroom products manufactured to the highest standards. An extensive range of toilet cubicles and washroom systems are available on a manufacture and supply basis - all designed to allow for simple installation by any competent tradesperson. sales@washroomcubicles.co.uk

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Hansgrohe: more pleasure, less consumption Hansgrohe have a stylish selection of water-saving showers, taps and thermostatic mixers demonstrating that no compromise in design or quality is required in order to save water in the bathroom.

Latest products equipped with EcoSmart technology will be on display including models from the keenly-priced Crometta and Croma shower families and the versatile Raindance EcoSmart AIR collection with versions to suit every possible installation.

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No water-saving shower demonstrates Hansgrohe’s industry leading technology better than the Crometta 85 Green. Its combination of devised flow regulation and central air intake delivers just 6ltrs of water per minute while still providing great performance. enquiries@hansgrohe.co.uk

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ebruary has been a busy month, what with planning for BSEC and Ecobuild.What exhibitions do you go to? Is it to see new products, or to network – or just to get out of the office? I think a lot of exhibitions are quite eye-opening, there is always a new product you’d never imagined, or some great viewpoints put forward in the seminars. Both BSEC and Ecobuild this year will hopefully be where some good and positive announcements are made – funding decisions on so many projects are still up in the air.

In our next issue we’re looking ahead to another expo, KBB London, an eco-renovation of a lovely hotel in Bournemouth by Archipeleco Architects, a really interesting piece on how concrete can help to reduce HVAC costs, and we feature the RIAS competition winning £2.65m facility for the Scottish War Blinded in West Lothian.

So it’s comfy-shoe preparation at the FC&A offices for all of these visits to ExCeL over the next few weeks, I’ll get the Kendal mint cake…

Regards,

Juliet

Juliet Davies, Editor Future Constructor & Architect juliet@fca-magazine.co.uk

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:

Regulars • Greenhouse: RIAS competition winning £2.65m new build facility for the Scottish War Blinded in West Lothian • Sustainability in Development; Legal & Business • Voice of the Industry: Michael Farnsworth of Stormsaver on “Water and the Code for Sustainable Homes”

Expo Preview • We look a KBB London show at ExCeL in May

Features • Structural: The Concrete Centre • Drainage & Wastewater; Doors, Windows & Façades • Green Roofs

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