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Front cover: UPP’s Carnegie Village development at Leeds Metropolitan University

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o, around the time this issue lands on your desk the election will be all but over. Bar the shouting, that, in the case of the widely suspected hung result, will go on for the next, oh, four or five years.

I love the old adage of “no matter who you vote for, the government always get in!” But there’s also the one that goes “we get the government we deserve” – so it’s up to all of use to not only vote at elections but to pester those who sit in Parliament about issues we feel strongly about. FC&A don’t have any political leanings, apart from to look out for our own industry, so if there are any issues you want us to take up on your behalf, let us know. United we stand and all that...

This March’s budget now may, or may not, be relevant. Decisions like removing the stamp duty on first time purchases of below £250k will have only temporary, and, in my opinion, minimal effect.

Stamp duty is a tax on something that kicks off several business transactions. Apparently brought in to control prices at the higher end of the market, and therefore initially affecting very few buyers, it’s now payable by most. And considering that a great many properties are bought because of essential job moves, or family requirements (moving nearer older parents or example), or to downsize to save money, this tax on relocation is ridiculous. Not that I’m bothered by it, obviously.

The expenses ‘scandal’ changed many voters’ opinions of their MP. Hopefully all caught over-claiming will be investigated by HMRC and have the full weight of the Inland Revenue and VAT on them. Can you imagine a small construction company or an architectural practice getting away with overinflated claims, no receipts etc? And this is cross-party; I’m not picking on anyone in particular.

I hope you enjoy this month’s issue of FC&A, we really enjoyed putting it together.We are sent some great case studies, but there’s always room for more. Let me know what you’re working on, you never know, we may pay a visit!

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Voice of the Industry – Dave Sheridan (Apollo Group Chief Executive) talks about the retrofitting initiatives we have, and the standards we need

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KBB Review – a look back at March’s exhibition in Birmingham

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Legal & Business – Phil McCabe of the Forum of Private Businesses on the cost of complying with legislation

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Refurb & Renovation – The Leadbitter Group breathes new life into the Radford Estate

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Timber – Geoff Arnold, Chairman of the UKTFA, answers the critics regarding fire and timber frame safety

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Doors,Windows & Facades – Fab (208)! We look at Les Thermes in Luxembourg

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Greenhouse – how Leeds University’s Carnegie Village became a BREEAM award winner

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Profile – our spotlight shines on Lee Town of Ecospace

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Sustainability in Development – Going underground with Project Ijsberg in Cheshire

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Design & Desire – A visit to the Australian Urbanism pavilion at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale. Imaginations run wild in NOW+WHEN, with architectural solutions for society beyond 2050

Greenhouse Carnegie Village leads the way in sustainable campus infrastructure (image courtesy UPP)

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M A E BRE UPP’s innovative Eco Residence at Leeds Metropolitan University has been selected as the UK 2010 BREEAM Award winner in the Multi-Residential category, and part of the scheme has now been certified as meeting PassivHaus criteria, marking it out as the UK’s first student accommodation facility to achieve this standard of sustainable design. FC&A get schooled in the details.

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arnegie Village, a £26 million 479 bedroom student accommodation scheme, received a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating earlier this year and was built using UPP’s pioneering Eco Residence model.

UPP created the Eco Residence model in response to the need for improved environmental performance alongside affordable rent levels. Carnegie Village, on Leeds Metropolitan University’s Headingley Campus, leads the way in sustainable campus infrastructure and was designed by GWP Architecture.

We are very pleased to work with University Partnerships Programme and University partners who are committed to delivering exemplar student residential accommodation which successfully addresses the key issues of sustainability and affordability.

John Wybor, Director of GWP Architecture “We are delighted that our sustainable student accommodation scheme, created in partnership with Leeds Metropolitan University, has won this prestigious award and achieved PassivHaus certification,” said Sean O’Shea, UPP’s Chief Executive. “UPP constantly strives to drive new innovation and industry best practice through our Eco Residence developments, making use of the latest techniques and sustainability measures.We will continue to play our part in helping the HE sector achieve its target of reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050.”

HE sector-level targets to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, and by at least 34% by 2020 (against a 1990 baseline).

mechanical heat recovery ventilation systems, which help to ensure a low carbon footprint.

Carnegie Village was one of the highest scoring BREEAM certified buildings last year. BREEAM is used throughout the world to provide visible recognition of a building’s sustainability and the development will be a tremendous asset to the site. UPP, Leeds Metropolitan University and the project team have done an exceptional job.

Martin Townsend, Director of BREEAM for BRE Global

“It is a fantastic achievement to have the national BREEAM Award as well as notification of Passivhaus status for parts of the village,” said Sue Holmes, Director of Estates at LMU. “The university is extremely proud of the standard of accommodation on the campus and the feedback from students and conference delegates is that they think it’s fantastic too. It was great a team effort and we’re all delighted with the finished product.”

Students living in Carnegie Village can monitor their energy usage by using digital monitoring systems installed in the residences.This technology provides students with the opportunity to manage and improve their own energy efficiency and, in doing so, save money.The Eco Residence is built off-site using sustainably sourced timber, and features high levels of insulation, air tightness and innovative

The HEFCE has set out that future capital funding for universities will be linked to carbon performance

The Eco Residence model was created in response to the need for improved environmental performance alongside affordable rent levels

One townhouse block within Carnegie Village achieved Passivhaus certification in March, which is a landmark project for the sector.This building was designed and built using innovative energy efficiency techniques, meaning that conventional heating systems are not required.

PassivHaus buildings are widely recognised as meeting the world’s leading standards in energy efficient construction and have been shown to typically achieve an energy saving of 90% compared to existing housing. Initiatives such as this, which reduce carbon emissions, are increasingly relevant for universities because the Higher Education Council for England (HEFCE) has set out that future capital funding for universities will be linked to carbon performance. HEFCE, Universities UK, and GuildHE have now established Respond online www.fca-magazine.co.uk or using free reader enquiry card

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Students living in Carnegie Village can monitor their energy usage by using digital monitoring systems installed in the residences (images courtesy UPP)

Nigel Moore, Project Leader, Shepherd Construction talks to FC&A about their involvement: Can you tell us how meeting sustainability/energy efficiency targets affected your choices?

Whilst the materials and products used on this contract were of a standard form, the methodology used was different.To reach the energy efficient targets for the Passivhaus standard, a greater quantity of materials was used; for example insulation in floors, walls and ceilings. Also, during the construction phase hold points were installed at critical stages of the build to check the quality of finish. An example of these hold points is the timber frame the timber frame was foil lined and then insulated, then an air test performed before the plasterboard was fitted.

Did you use any materials/ methods that were new to you, how did you get on with them?

Construction of this building was a learning curve for all of the team in both understanding timber frame construction and also the complexity of the Passivhaus requirements. Regular collaborative workshops with dedicated site operatives were held to explain the processes involved and ensure the required air tightness was achieved.

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Being built off-site, were there any difficulties getting it onto site?

Whilst the following products were manufactured off-site they still needed final finishing on-site: The timber frame elements were manufactured in Preston UK, by Prestoplan, and delivered to site in the build sequence to our ‘just in time’ requirements.

The bathroom pods (5 types) were manufactured in Poland and transported to site to coincide with the timber frame build sequence.

Prior to the start of works the timber frame & pod manufacturers joined us in a number of logistics workshops to ensure that a coordinated approach was implemented.This ensured all deliveries arrived exactly when needed and assisted the smooth running of the project.

Can you tell us a bit more about the energy efficiency techniques incorporated?

The main cluster block utilises rainwaterharvesting tanks for grey water use and also supplements its electrical usage by

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utilising suites of solar panels, which are located on the roof.The Passivhaus utilises heat recovery units, which recycle warm air contained within the house with fresh air drawn from outside, thus providing fresh warm air throughout. This system negated the need to install any traditional mechanical type of heating.

Were there any difficulties in meeting the clients brief?

As this was the first Passivhaus in England and also the first one for the BRE, the main difficulty to overcome was understanding the build requirements of a Passivhaus, which were set out in Germany for implementation in the UK. We worked collectively with BRE, Leeds Metropolitan University, and UPP to gain an understanding of these requirements and once this was completed it was just a case of fulfilling these requirements.

What were you particularly proud of in this project?

This project was a collective team effort from start to finish and we can safely say we are all very proud of the development given the complexity and especially proud to be associated with the first Passivhaus to be constructed in England.

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Sustainability in Development

Rock Star!

When an old cottage is to be replaced by a futuristic modern home which must mirror the original footprint, what else is there to do but to dig down?

FC&A look at Cheshire’s latest architectural delight.

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Sustainability in Development This site needed anything but an off-the-shelf solution...

FACT FILE Property: Project Ijsberg Architect: R J Lewis Start/finish dates: January 2009 April 2010 Main contractor: R J Lewis

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tate-of-the-art design and building techniques have enabled a new “underground” home in Cheshire to satisfy stringent planning regulations while creating the 15,000 square feet of living space required by its prospective owner.The architectural challenge was met by Liverpool-based design and construction specialist RJ Lewis Projects Ltd after local planners decreed that the visible part of the hillside home should mirror the footprint of an old cottage formerly occupying the site.

The result has been the creation of a futuristic, four-storey property where 85% of the development – including the vast majority of living space, a luxurious swimming pool and parking for multiple vehicles – is carved into rock.The completed home, whose location at stunning Helsby Hill falls within Green Belt as well as an Area of Special County Value, was due to be handed to its new owner early 2010.

RJ Lewis Projects’ Director Simon Lewis explained. “The plot’s owner had been looking to create a large family home that caused minimal environmental impact, both on the surrounding countryside and in its day-to-day running. He called on RJ

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Lewis after traditional architects had been unable to offer the space and features he required while protecting the area and satisfying planning regulations.This needed anything but an off-the-shelf solution.”

To protect the area, the construction team avoided traditional techniques such as blast charges. Instead, they cut into the hillside using “breakers” – huge rockcutting wheels.

Negotiating a planning minefield “Having previously worked on everything from offices and laboratories to retail centres and leisure complexes, RJ Lewis Projects is extremely experienced in marrying innovative design with the exacting requirements of planners,” Lewis added.“However, at Helsby Hill, we’ve needed to create completely new design features while also negotiating a planning minefield.We’ve worked extremely closely with the local authority to design and create a 15,800-square-foot home that offers the expansive, low-energy living space required while having minimal impact on the surrounding countryside. Local councillors, planners and neighbours have all been involved in the consultation process.”

A truly 21st century living experience The main structure of the new building is a steel frame, with timber-framed and panelled walls then being used to create four levels of stunning living space, two of which are below ground. Features include a swimming pool and family space on the lower-ground floor and a large lounge area and open-plan kitchen in the heart of the house on the ground level, with two additional floors of en-suite bedrooms.

Workers from RJ Lewis Projects first began clearing the site on Hill Road North in February 2009.The existing home, Hillside Cottage, was demolished before thousands of tonnes of rock were removed from the sandstone hillside during a complex three-month process.

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The highly innovative features introduced by the RJ Lewis team include an internal courtyard which allows light into the ground floor without being visible from the surrounding area.There are also antiglare windows, a vertical “light tower” to carry natural daylight below ground, a specially designed energy-free ventilation system and a cutting-edge security system.

Full home automation ensures that energy consumption is controlled whilst delivering a truly 21st century, contemporary living experience.

Sustainability in Development With most of the structure being below ground, a green roof makes sense!

Thousands of tonnes of rock were removed, to create four levels of stunning living space, two of which are below ground

A cave surrounds the whole property The house is served by its own water borehole, uses bio-fuel energy and features its own waste-water treatment plant.

Its environmental impact has also been reduced by using sustainable building materials and, by being below ground, incorporating a lawned roof.The building is enveloped underground within an epic quarry, where the building sits truly independent of the original excavation.

A cave surrounds the whole property underground and provides a subterranean service access to every room, as well as outstanding insulation.

An existing orchard forms a backdrop to the site while established trees and

hedges are being retained and developed to provide additional screening.

“Over the 30 years RJ Lewis has been in business we’ve tackled many unusual assignments but the project on Helsby Hill has been unique.The design and construction work has been nicknamed Project Ijsberg because most of the house is hidden below the surface,” Lewis concluded. “The design has enabled us to base the visible area of the new building on the dimensions of the old cottage it replaced.The elements of the new home above ground are also broken up into smaller sections, again to reduce the overall impact.”

A vertical light tower carries natural daylight below groundlevels of stunning living space, two of which are below ground

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won’t gain points for originality by saying that the most urgent issue facing us is the environment.

However, the retrofit programme the country so desperately needs is in danger of losing its way before it’s even en route.

It needs to be properly harnessed and financed if it is to be successfully delivered – and we have to play our part in being ready to deliver to very high standards.

To me, while funds and leadership are vital, standards are the Number One priority.

And we are a long way from agreeing and implementing them.

The various retrofit initiatives currently

underway around the UK are laudable, but the problem is that they are disparate and we need one single body to grab hold of the entire retrofit agenda to make it happen properly.We need to agree standards, funds and timescales. We also need to agree whether or not we are actually ready to climb this mountainous task.

Of course we are all under great pressure to hit emissions targets and any construction company not taking this seriously will lose business due to their lax attitude.

Apollo is involved in a number of retrofit projects that meet the urgent

Property services provider The Apollo Group has recently launched a new building division specialising in developing social housing, in response to increasing demand for affordable housing. Chief executive Dave Sheridan says the market needs house builders with public sector experience – and who understand how to get existing stock up to scratch.

Fact File Name Dave Sheridan Position/Company Chief Executive Officer, Apollo Property Services Group Industry Sector: Social housing repair and maintenance, new build, education environmental agenda perfectly. However, without universal standards in place, the emissions performance of our projects is likely to differ greatly from that on others which are being carried out to fit a budget rather than meet the need.

This is the key to the other main issue: budgets are dictating the scope and nature of retrofit projects when it really ought to be entirely driven by the urgency of our environmental situation.

I have been asked to describe the standards that we would roll out nationwide for retrofit schemes. They would have to include measures for improving thermal performance and

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Voice of the Industry then, they will need to face the uncertainty of exactly what treatment is required to meet the Government’s sustainability targets.

increased used of natural ventilation to reduce mechanical intervention in heating and cooling of properties. Neglecting these would mean ignoring huge contributing factors to our carbon footprints.

Educating householders Beyond this, industry can contribute to standards through firmer controls on heating systems to increase efficiency and through far greater use of renewable energies and alternative fuel supplies.The Government’s role would include the thorough education of householders to change current living practises.

The problem with budgets driving the retrofit movement is that the funds available vary from project to project; town to town, and county to county. Therefore, to achieve a uniform, high standard we need central funding available to all on an egalitarian basis.

Energy companies have a role to play here, in developing greener sources of power and in continuing to provide funding for projects that will result in less of their own product being used.

Fit for the job This might sound perverse, but the fact is that energy suppliers are duty-bound to develop an infrastructure whereby their products are used carefully and economically, which means stopping heat leaking away from all buildings through the walls and roofs.

Of course, we are already working with energy suppliers on the design of new homes to improve their heat retention, though this pre-supposes that the supply of energy is fit for the job.

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The move to encourage families to fund their own upgrades will be difficult, I suspect, simply because people are likely to be unable to relate to the long-term risks of not doing so. Many families will invest though the majority will put it off, which will have further negative impact on the Government’s targets for one million homes to be upgraded annually.

The availability of cheap loans may have little impact on the market as we would then have to check that they are being spent on further carbon reduction measures, as opposed to something more immediately appealing to the householder such as a new kitchen.

Are we ready?

The final problem with this entire movement is something the industry has to think carefully about: do we as contractors really have the capacity to deliver to the Government’s targets? It is all very well to bemoan the lack of standards (which I do) and the uncertainty over funds (which I also do) but we have to look in the mirror and ask: are we ready as an industry to take on this task?

Ask anyone in a boardroom working in the regeneration sector and they will say they are crying out for work – any work.This is especially the case with Decent Homes coming to an end coinciding with the most severe economic downturn since the 1980s.

This poses another challenge, however, entering the realms of relatively unproven technology. Only those companies ready to invest in the equipment, the workforce and the training will succeed. And even

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Driven by standards The leading companies already putting their hands in their pocket to take the projects forward need to work with leaders such as Sir Bob Kerslake, chief executive of the HCA, whose sample projects can be used as a benchmark, as well as with DECC and the local authorities which are endeavouring to raise the bar.

However, that again only serves to highlight the lack of centralisation, with everyone ploughing their own furrow when we need standards setting centrally (as high as possible) and the channelling of the funds into one central pot.

I would say that if the construction sector wants one issue addressing it is retrofit: we need a focus, a determination and a leader with vision. And we need the entire movement to be driven by standards.

It’s not a pretty project. It won’t be winning many awards. But it is vital.

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Exhibition Review Although the 2009 show was cancelled amidst concerns about the economy, kbb Birmingham which took place 21st to 24th March 2010 was a huge success, with an overwhelming number of exhibitors reporting a ‘fantastic show’. FC&A have a look at the first dedicated trade kitchen, bedroom and bathroom expo in the UK for two years.

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ompanies had gone to a lot of effort to make their stands look incredibly impressive, leaving the judges of the inaugural Stand Awards, Martin Allen-Smith and Victoria Redshaw, with the difficult task of choosing three winners.The final decisions were Abode (Best Stand over 150m²), Scavolini (Best Stand between 50-150m²), and Westin (Best Stand under 50m²).

Darren Holliday, Managing Director of Abode Home Products Ltd was delighted.

“Judging by the crowds on our stand from start to finish each day and the number of people at the show in general, KBB2010 proved a great success.The exhibition attracted large numbers of retailers wishing to address the poor market conditions actively through change – positive changes in their product mix, displays, retailing options and attitudes.

Our new range of kitchen sinks certainly received a positive reaction from all stand visitors”.

cope with the level of interest in their products.

Over in the seminar theatre, visitors were treated to free talks from a number of key industry figureheads including Paolo Pininfarina of Pininfarina Extra S.r.l; Henrik Otto, Senior Vice President of Global Design Electrolux; designer Roberto Palomba; product designer Robin Levien RDI of Studio Levien; luxury kitchen designer Johnny Grey and celebrated Furniture Designer Mark Wilkinson OBE. New product launches were in vast supply from over 300 exhibitors with the likes of Abode, Allied Kingswood, Carron Phoenix, CDA, Coram Showers, Cosentino, Crosswater, Croydex, De Dietrich, Eco Bathrooms, Elica, Grohe, Hepplewhite, HiB, Laufen, Matki, Pegler, Planit, Poggenpohl, Reginox, Roca, Scavolini, tc Bathrooms, Twyford and William Ball all launching brand new ranges. kbb Birmingham will return to the NEC from 4th – 7th March 2012.

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Visitors enjoyed over 300 exhibitors’ wares

“The last two years have been challenging for the KBB industry, so I was absolutely thrilled to speak to so many happy exhibitors at the show.

There was a real buzz around the floor which created such a fantastic atmosphere. So many companies are in agreement that the show really kick-started the year for the industry and it was a real joy to receive such an overwhelming amount of positive feedback”.

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Surface Reinforcement

Foundation course The tasks of decreasing surface water run-off whilst increasing car-parking facilities don’t often appear compatible!

Hauraton look at what can be done to improve both.

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ith house building growing apace in many parts of the country, a favourite ploy of many developers is to demolish a few homes that have large gardens then build say, twenty or so dwellings with accompanying car park. In addition, new large housing estates are being built that obviously reduce the capability of the ground to absorb rainwater.

Generally the increased density of dwellings inevitably leads to other major building projects in a locality including roads, schools, supermarkets offices and industrial complexes. All of these can have a potentially detrimental effect on the natural flow patterns of surface run-off, exacerbating the potential of local flooding, whilst reducing infiltration into the sub-soil and the replenishment of aquifers.To avoid overloading existing drainage pipes, attenuation schemes are being demanded by planning

authorities as an integral part of developments, especially where there are not separate grey and rainwater sewers.

A convenient and cost effective way to ensure drainage for a given area is to install a surface reinforcement polyethylene/polypropylene grid system with a grass or gravel infill. Given a correctly specified foundation, current products on the market can have load capacities of up to 400 tonne/m², this easily allowing the weight of a fully laden fire engine.

Providing the correct foundation is critical if the grid system is to achieve the intended load capacity. How many times have you seen installed systems where the wheels of vehicles have crushed the grids into the surface making mowing of the grass infill impossible?

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Hard Landscaping

Creating a sense of wellbeing Recent research carried out by nef (the new economics foundation) in collaboration with Marshalls plc, the UK’s leading hard landscaping transformation company, has found important links between an individual’s wellbeing and the external environment in which they live.

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veryone likes to feel good.

However, evidence is mounting that psychological well-being is more than just ‘nice to have’ but can instead bring real and lasting benefits. Effectively measuring people’s well-being is a new way of assessing true socio-economic performance; it can lead to increased self-confidence and resilience; broader community and societal value; higher engagement and happiness; potential to increase performance; and sustainability – doing more with less.

‘external conditions’ up to ‘good feelings’.

The concept of well-being comprises of two main elements: feeling good and functioning well.

So what is wellbeing?

For the 2008 UK Government Foresight Project, nef conducted a review of Mental Capital and Well-being and produced an evidence based definition of well-being as “…a dynamic state in which the individual is able to develop their potential, work productively and creatively, build strong and positive relationships with others, and contribute to their community.”

1. Increased feelings of safety.

2. Increased feelings of ownership and belonging.

3. Greater awareness and appreciation of surroundings.

4. More walking/cycling.

5. Reduced social isolation.

6. ncreased autonomy.

7. Reduced frustration/stress.

8. Increased feeling of control over local decision-making.

The Model of Wellbeing captures the interconnected nature around the concept of well-being. The key thing to understand is that well-being is not just the top circle but the ‘dynamic’ interplay between all four.

Within this model, the different domains (work, home life, and living environment) of an individual’s life constitute external conditions, which together provide a variety of challenges and opportunities.

When you look at the model, it is important to recognise that people are not made happy by things, but by doing things.

That’s why there is no direct arrow from

Using lead indicators to map social impact As part of Marshalls commissioned research with nef, a ‘Social Space: Impact Map’ was produced which suggests how stakeholders may experience a number of different outcomes by utilising public spaces.These include:

These indicator sets suggest a policy trend towards statutory guidelines that may in the future affect the way in which organisations such as Marshalls target their products to promote the well-being of end users in public realm spaces. Pulling these lead indicators into a workable business model has enabled Marshalls to focus on some key areas where it can make a significant impact: (i) Indicators: Stronger and safer communities Marshalls’ products can help local

authorities strive to build stronger and safer communities. In the right places, products such as extra street lighting can help to reduce crime rates and incidents of anti-social behaviour which in turn increase feelings of safety and reduce negative feelings. (ii) Indicators: Adult health and well-being The provision of high-quality paving materials and well designed landscapes will increase social interaction, reduce injuries and nurture a sense of belonging and create supportive relationships in communities. (iii) Indicator: Local economy and environmental sustainability Marshalls’ street furniture, benches and litter bins will encourage people to interact and take part in their community life and Marshalls’ expertise and product range can help local authorities promote a healthy local economy and environmental sustainability by increasing access to services and facilities.

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Doors, Windows & Facades

People in glass houses… © KSV Krüger Schuberth Vandreike | Photography: Ludwig Thalheimer / lupe

Two opposing, funnelshaped glass facades emphasize the transparent, invitinglywidening architecture of the ‘Museion’, the museum of modern and contemporary art in Bolzano (Italy). © KSV Krüger Schuberth Vandreike | Photography: Ludwig Thalheimer / lupe

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stronger and approximately 100x stiffer than those made with PVB. As a consequence, there is almost perfect load transmission between the laminated glass sheets – even at higher temperatures – which actually behave similarly to monolithic glass. This is a byword for the excellent flexural behavior of the laminate under load, even under direct sunlight during mid-summer. Accordingly, laminates with SentryGlas demonstrate only half of the deflection rate of comparable PVB laminates when the same load is applied, and is thereby similar in its behavior to monolithic sheets of the same thickness.

Further benefits are its high, crystalclear transparency, its virtually universal resistance to yellowing and excellent edge stability.

The structural designer Fausto Cattivelli commented, “The immense resilience of laminated safety glass made with SentryGlas is still greatly unknown. Public

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authorities and architects, coming across it for the first time, are always astounded by its performance. It was the same case when we, in partnership with Vega Systems, proposed the material for the facades of the ‘Museion’, including the overhead sections. Indeed, we only received regulatory permission for the material to be used following extensive testing, some of which was carried out independently, which included the glass panels being loaded with bags of sand until they actually broke.The loads achieved were to the ultimate satisfaction of all parties, as well as the fact that, post breakage, the laminated safety glass with SentryGlas was still able to provide long term support to high loads.The broken panels show very low deformation, even after 24 hours at 50°C, and the glass fragments remain securely adhered to the interlayer.”

Ultimately the team decided on a laminate consisting of a 12mm thick sheet of tempered glass, a 1.52mm SentryGlas interlayer and a 12mm heat strengthened glass sheet in the lower, perpendicular sections. For the upper, overhanging sections, a laminate consisting of two 12mm heat strengthened glass sheets with a 1.52mm SentryGlas interlayer was used. Production of the laminated safety glass panels was contracted to the Italian laminator Vetrodomus S.p.A. of Brescia.

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The cost of compliance

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esearch carried out by the Forum of Private Business (FPB), a not-for-profit business support and lobby group, found that complying with regulations costs the UK’s small construction companies a combined £1.1 billion every year, a significant slice of the £12 billion paid annually by SMEs in order to meet all of their legal obligations.

According to the research construction firms in the North West face the biggest bill for overall compliance with legislation at £175 million. Small companies in the South East are hit with the second largest bill, at £163 million, followed by Eastern England (£118 million), the South West (£110 million), the West Midlands (£108 million), and Yorkshire and Humberside (£91 million).The cost for both the East Midlands and London was calculated at £85 million, followed by £81 million for Scotland, £53 million for Wales, £51 million for Northern Ireland and £37 million for the North East.

The figures, drawn up using feedback from the Forum’s UK-based members, are based on the amount of company time, and therefore money, spent on bureaucracy. In all, small businesses spend an average of 37 hours per month simply filling out forms. Health and safety was eclipsed only by the cost of employment law.

The persistent problem of overregulation Complying with health and safety legislation alone leaves small construction firms a total of £277 million out of pocket each year. However, surprisingly this means that small construction firms face the smallest bill out of the four industry sectors investigated.

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SMEs in the services sector pay around £832 million per year.The TRAD sector, encompassing businesses related to retail, hospitality, transport, storage and vehicle services is hit by red tape costs of £606 million, while smaller businesses in the manufacturing industry face annual costs of around £357 million.

One argument behind this is that risk management is often administered by main contractors. Another is that even the smallest construction companies are so used to jumping through each and every health and safety hoop that they have become adept at doing so.

Despite the time and money clearly involved in legislative compliance, the implication is that businesses in the construction sector are better placed than most to be able to control health and safety costs as the economy enters sustained recovery.

But this will require a helping hand from political policymakers.Whichever party is elected to power in the imminent General Election will need to address the persistent problem of over-regulation.

More openness and clarity There have already been some positive steps. Representatives from the Better Regulation Executive have been in discussions with businesses groups, including the Forum, hoping to meet a target of saving £3 billion per year by reducing bureaucracy.

The Government has launched its new ‘forward programme’, which will be introduced over the next 12 months, to create what it says will be “more openness and clarity in the regulatory process” in a bid to simplify the regulatory procedure.

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Mounting health and safety regulations are heaping more pressure on small construction firms including many struggling with poor credit conditions, late payment and a slump in trade. But, perhaps contrary to expectations, other industry sectors are suffering even more under the burden of red tape, says Phil McCabe of the Forum of Private Business.

However, many firms fear these measures do not go far enough.The Forum of Private Business is calling for a comprehensive regulatory review to be established. In the spirit of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) this would involve looking at new and existing workplace legislation from the perspective of businesses tasked with complying with it and removing or simplifying problematic areas wherever possible.

But for construction companies comprehensive support on health and safety is already available.Via its new Health and Safety Director solution, the Forum of Private Business provides a health and safety telephone advice line, insured health and safety advice, an annually-updated health and safety guide and ‘comply-as-youcomplete-downloadable health and safety templates. Businesses will soon have access to on-site health and safety support as part of a tailored service. www.fpb.org.

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Rainwater Harvesting

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Nu-Heat’s RWH system can replace 30% to 50% of the mains water consumption, making a significant difference to an average family in terms of water bills where water is metered.

After researching available products, NuHeat has chosen to work with German manufacturer Roth. Nu-Heat already has a successful relationship with Roth for manufacture of the company’s solar panels.

The user-friendly Nu-Heat RWH system incorporates the latest technology and is easy to install and maintain. It has been developed to provide the homeowner with a ‘fit-and-forget’ system, ensuring an automatic supply of harvested rainwater

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cylinder design that requires less excavation than other products.

This also means they can be used in areas with a higher water table, giving flexibility of siting.

The calculation for each installation is dependent on factors such as local rainfall, roof area, drainage efficiency and anticipated occupancy. Nu-Heat will assess each project individually and recommend the appropriate size of tank and pump to meet demand.

Tanks are available in two sizes, 3500L and 5000L. If required, two tanks can be fitted together very simply to increase storage capacity to 7,000 or 10,000L.

When stored water is not available, in a dry spell for example, the system automatically switches to mains water to ensure that a constant water supply is maintained without intervention from the user.

Nu-Heat’s three packages give a flexible solution for the requirements of a development: Package 1 with an integrated filter suitable for roof sizes up to 150m² Package 2 with an external filter suitable for roof sizes up to 350m² Garden package with an inbuilt filter basket and its own jet pump

Nu-Heat has opted for below-ground tanks that have the advantage of being unaffected by temperature extremes such as a heat wave or major freeze.The tanks, made of durable plastic, have a flat, two

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With developers striving to meet the demands of the Code for Sustainable Homes, rainwater harvesting (RWH) is proving an increasingly popular option. Nu-Heat has responded to the market with the supply of a proven, flexible, easily installed system.

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As RWH becomes more popular, the British Standards Institute has published code BS 8515:2009 to protect the public and make sure that reliable systems are designed, installed and maintained. NuHeat’s products are fully compliant with the code.

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Design & Desire

What better for Future Constructor & Architect, than a visit to the Australian Urbanism pavilion at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, illustrating ways of living in 2050 and beyond? We look at some of the solutions offered for the problems that future urban living may face.

NOW + WHEN? Sydney (top) and Melbourne (bottom), illustrating the ‘NOW’ element

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ustralia is one of the most urbanised continents on earth, with 93% of people living in cities. Depicting cities 40+ years in the future, the final selection of entries from the national “Designs for Australia’s Cities 2050+” competition will be exhibited in the two-part “NOW + WHEN Australian Urbanism” at this August’s Venice Architecture Biennale.These architectural ideas comment profoundly on urban density and sprawl and will act as a catalyst for debate.

The ‘NOW’ element highlights six of Australia’s most interesting urban and antiurban regions as they are, and futuristic urban environments from the competition imagining ‘WHEN’ we reach 2050 and beyond. Seventeen proposals were shortlisted, led by the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale Creative Directors, John Gollings and Ivan Rijavec.

Rijavec and Gollings see future urban transformation in Australia being driven as much by political and economic imperatives as by technology and design.

The competition was intended to liberate architects from planning and design constraints to encourage hypothetic,

The Fear Free City A future city, free from the fear of crime and antisocial behaviour, where many open spaces and all local amenities are within walking distance. Free from commuting, people will enjoy more recreational time. Movement is not limited to ground level, but happens at all levels allowing for extensive views of the city and surrounding country side.

(Justina Karakiewicz, Tom Kvan and Steve Hatzellis)

futuristic visions. Shortlisted proposals include: New cities housing between 50,000100,000 people in current desert areas to address our expected population growth.

Cities in which urban development is concentrated in ‘peripheral’ areas, such as large landholdings on university campuses, ‘big box’ shopping centres, business parks, industrial estates, recreational reserves, and market gardens to establish a series of interlinked, self-sustaining districts dispersed along a transport ring.

The ‘Fear Free City’, based on the belief that ‘any design for a good, sustainable city for the 21st century will demand a theory of hope and the desirable’.

Cities which address issues such as: what if a city grows not out, but up or down? What if a city’s growth boundary is not on its periphery but at its heart? What if new planning initiatives were introduced governing the use of air space? Cities ‘woven into the landscape’ – balancing dense human settlement with flora and fauna biodiversity, with major roadways converted into natural landscape corridors.

Island Proposition 2100 (IP2100) The Island Proposition 2100 embodies hyperconnectivity, the IP2100 spine contains a system of hybrid infrastructures, which will link future urban centres and their territories.

The spine will transport people and goods using magnetic levitation (maglev) technology, carry energy, water and agriculture goods, convert ‘waste’ to resources, and provide living, industrial, and commercial spaces along the network. The linear axis will minimise sprawl and concentrate growth along its route, significantly reducing the time and pollution of current travel. (Scott Lloyd, Aaron Roberts (room11) and Katrina Stoll)

Melbourne-based architect and CoCreative Director Ivan Rijavec said, “In what promises to be the Urban Century, the design and planning of our cities is fundamental to our prosperity and survival.The overarching message of the Venice Biennale Exhibition is that Australian identity has gone ‘walkabout’, it has come out of the bush and bedded down in our urban centres.Though outback and bush myths remain seminal to our culture, there is no doubt that the Australian collective consciousness is now urban.”

Rijavec explains that Venice itself is a pertinent reminder of the threats facing our urban environments. “Venice itself has shown how a city might blossom in a global context, but also how the vicissitudes of a changing world can turn it into a caricature of itself – some 60,000 people live there, while more than 20 million visit it annually. It floods 50 times a year and, saving protective measures, by 2030 it will be under water.”

The exhibition gives expression to Australian ‘urban dreaming’, and in Venice it will be presented in a completely new state-of-the-art, three dimensional format that will change the way Australian urbanism is seen.

Ocean City A new underwater city, Syph, spawned from a rise in interest in biomimetic practices and materials in the advent of climate change. The migration of the Australian population from land to sea because of the sky-rocketing value of disappearing land, provided an opportunity to develop a new cityscape.

A collection of specialised organisms function as a whole, with some pods being energy producers, some industrial, and others for sustainable farming and food production. (Arup Biomimetics)

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Design & Desire TERRA FORM AUSTRALIS (Hassell, Holopoint & The Environment Institute) Team Members: Tim Horton,Tony Grist, Prof Mike Young, Ben Kilsby, Sharon Mackay, Susie Nicolai, Mike Mouritz, Arvind Varshney Continental Australia currently feeds a population of 50m through domestic production & global export.We ask what would Australia look like if this population was local; accommodated on the continental land mass? A truly ‘big Australia’.The irreversible effects of climate change are leveraged to drive radical change to the Australian landscape.

Over the next 100 years sea levels rise by 3m. Low lying communities in Asia & the Pacific are forced to seek a new home.

Australia welcomes migrants.

We ask what strategic moves are needed to accommodate this population in the year 2100, in an environment better than the one we have today?

Future growth of our existing cities will be increasingly constrained by coastal volatility, rising sea levels and aging urban infrastructure; placing pressure on productive land & ecology. Energy consumption will exceed traditional fossil

fuel generation supply, constricting growth.

We propose massive terra-intervention.

Lake Eyre is currently 10m below sea level.

We propose a channel through to Lake Torrens and on into Lake Eyre.The sea flows in. High levels of inland evaporation drive a continual flow of water, generating hydro power. Dry inland air becomes super-saturated as evaporation is carried on prevailing winds to the traditional ‘food bowl’ of the east coast, restoring rainfall.

The new inland sea supports aquaculture, recreation & lifestyle. Built around this inverted coast, new sustainable cities are powered by 100% renewable energy, delivered at the site of optimal efficiency.

Clean energy generation supplants current coal-based supply including tidal, ocean thermal energy conversion, geothermal/ hot rocks, solar towers, and generation 4 nuclear. Desalination supplies water.

Transport systems are totally different to those we have today.

Atmospheric temperature rise continues to increase due to historical factors; plateauing due to intervention, limiting the rise to 1.5deg over the next 90 years.

Current wildlife reserves & National parks are disparate, disconnected & lack pathways for biodiversity to migrate across latitudes. New corridors supporting the migration of biodiversity are interwoven through urban centres, and reclaimed road infrastructure to ensure no loss of species this century.

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Fire Protection

Timber frame – or timber claim?

Timber in construction has become a firm favourite with designers and contractors for a fast completion of a project.

But can the use of timber increase the risk of an accidental or malicious fire becoming out of control?

The statement below from a senior fire fighter highlights the problems associated with unprotected timber.

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bout 4 years ago I attended a four storey block of timber framed flats under construction.We could see the smoke as we approached, so I ordered the crew to don BA. I got a glimpse of the building in between existing houses as we approached, flames were rapidly spreading up all four floors, so fast in fact, that the scene had changed some 10 seconds later as we entered the construction site to one of almost complete involvement, the building collapsed in on itself approximately 14 minutes after arrival, our efforts being mainly confined to (successfully) defending the buildings either side, also timber framed under construction, the speed of fire spread in these buildings (under construction) has to be seen to be believed.

“Following that incident, I have often wondered what will happen in years to come, when the flat owners remove walls, re-plumb or make any of the host of alterations to property that people make?

Will they appreciate the dangers in not correctly fire-stopping gaps? What about the scenario where several owners do d.i.y.

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alterations over several floors, thereby increasing the possibility of fire spread unknowingly, from that original ‘as built’ design?”

We simply cannot keep on allowing new timber frame developments to be built without fire protection to the substrate.

Envirograf®, has for many years been synonymous with fire protective coatings for timber.The Envirograf® water based fire protective coatings for timber can offer both Class 0 & Class 1 spread of flame and 30 and 60 minutes fire protection.Tested to BS476 parts 6 & 7 and 22 and B/S1/d0 of European Standard Parts EN13823:2002 single burn test (SBI) and EN11925-2: 2002 ignitability.

Timber in construction is still a superb natural material to use, but without proper fire protection more developments will be susceptible to the risk of a fire and insurance claims will rise and lives will be lost!

The new eco-friendly Envirograf® Fire Protection Coatings catalogue is now available.This booklet is a comprehensive

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presentation of the complete range of Envirograf® specialist fire coatings for wood, steel, plasterboard, doors, fabrics, cables, glass fibre and uPVC.The document illustrates how everyday items like staircases, panelling, doors, windows, etc. can be economically and easily transformed into products with a robust defence against a fire up to 60 minutes. External timber can now be protected with an astonishing 12 year maintenance cycle, together with a range of coatings that can be even washed or scrubbed clean!

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Renovation & Refurbishment

Considerate construction!

The refurbishment of aging social housing estates brings many challenges, not least the careful re-housing of residents to the satisfaction of the community.

However, the Leadbitter Group was hailed as “Exceptionally Good” by the Considerate Constructors Scheme for its refurbishment of the historic Radford Estate in Prince Rock, Plymouth. Paul Munro, Regional Manager of Leadbitter’s South West Housing Division, looks at the special measures taken to ensure the project’s outstanding success.

The Radford Estate is one of the earliest examples of local authority housing in Europe ©Big Picture Photography & Design

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he Radford Estate in Prince Rock, Plymouth, is one of the earliest examples of local authority housing in Europe.

Some of the homes are 100 years old and are amongst the few in the area that escaped bombing during the Second World War.Today, it still has a vibrant and strongly established community, with one tenant being in residence since 1943.

The estate is made up of houses and flats, which are home to an ethnically diverse mix of residents, both young and old. But the time had come to replace outdated internal and external fixtures, while still sympathetically maintaining the character of the estate.

Leadbitter undertook the refurbishment of 192 of the estate’s properties on behalf of UK housing provider Sanctuary Group, which owns and manages the estate, following its transfer from Plymouth City Council in September 2008.

A challenging project The work was scheduled to be completed in five phases, running from November 2008 until May 2010 and involved fitting new kitchens and bathrooms, installing new windows and doors, upgrading central

SPLAAT! Jeannette Hawrot, Group Community Engagement Manager goes through the induction talk. ©Big Picture Photography & Design

heating systems and completing necessary rewiring, as well as re-pointing brickwork and carrying out other external repairs.

It was a challenging project that would mean working closely with Sanctuary residents throughout the time their homes were being refurbished. However, regardless of when their home was scheduled for refurbishment, Leadbitter gave all the residents the option of having the interior work on their homes completed before Christmas 2009. As a result, 153 properties - 80% of the total were completed by then.

The Leadbitter site team also implemented several key measures to help minimise the disruption that residents would experience while work was carried out in their homes.

With the site office based in a former doctor’s surgery on the estate, Leadbitter was able to establish a ‘respite flat’ where residents could stay during the day while their homes were being worked on and use shower and toilet facilities.Three further fully-furnished decant flats were also made available for residents whose homes required more extensive works.

Leadbitter even provided a quiet flat for residents who were working night shifts, so that they wouldn’t be disturbed by building

work during the day.

Community engagement In addition, the former waiting room of the doctor’s surgery was turned into a ‘show room’ where residents could view various kitchen and bathroom finishes, from which they could select the preferred choice for their homes.This also doubled as a meeting area which Leadbitter made available to the estate’s two residents’ committees.

L to R: Giles Staines, Leadbitter Site Manager; Jeffery Mabin, Shekinah Skilled Labour; Adam Bate, Shekinah Skilled Labour; Neil Roberts, Shekinah Skilled Labour; Paul Vickers, Shekinah Trainer; Mike Taylor, Shekinah Skilled Labour and Lucy Frew , Shekinah Skilled Labour. ©Big Picture Photography & Design

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Renovation & Refurbishment This focus on residents’ well being was just one of the reasons why the Radford Estate ultimately received a Considerate Constructor Scheme score of 37.5 - one of the highest scores in the UK in recent months and a score that compares very favourably with the average score nationally of 31.5. But in the final analysis, there were many reasons why this particular site scored so highly, and it was undoubtedly as a result of the combined hard work and dedication of the entire site team.

From the start, Leadbitter implemented a comprehensive strategy of community engagement, with Resident Liaison Officer Janet Gibbons, Sanctuary’s senior regeneration officer Justin Cartwright, and Site Manager Giles Staines aiming to reach out to each individual resident. It was a strategy that was fulfilled admirably. In all, direct contact was made with 191 out of 192 residents.

Residents’ Charter Throughout the various phases of refurbishment, Janet and the site team maintained regular contact with Sanctuary staff and the residents’ committees and supplied them with support and materials to manage any resident complaints and provide this all-important feedback to Leadbitter. Quite notably, there were no serious complaints registered.

To provide a further forum for residents to provide feedback, at the end of each phase

Mr & Mrs Arthur Jasper of Elliot Road show off their new kitchen © Big Picture Photography & Design

the site team would host a coffee morning for the residents whose homes had been completed. It was these kinds of activities - together with the development of an excellent Residents’ Charter - that led the CCS inspector to comment on Leadbitter’s great efforts to look after both residents and its work force.

Other community engagement activities that further pushed the CCS score into the exceptional scoring range included clearing debris intended for council collection, working with the community police officer to help reduce problems with graffiti and theft on site and delivering a Safe Play At All Times (SPLAAT) presentation at the local

A respite flat was provided for residents during the day whilst their homes were worked on ©Big Picture Photography & Design

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Prince Rock Primary school.

Historically significant Leadbitter also worked in conjunction with the Shekinah Mission, following consultation with Sanctuary Group.

Shekinah Mission is a Plymouth-based charity that supports people who are homeless or have been socially excluded due to a variety of circumstances - and Leadbitter was able to provide them with work experience and training on site during the refurbishment works.

The volunteers were employed as though on a commercial basis and treated as part of the work force, having been given the same induction course, high visibility jackets, and facilities, as the mainstream staff.While some volunteers had previous relevant experience but had been out of the workplace for a while, others were taught new skills by their trainer. Each team had a fully qualified trainer on site, provided by the Shekinah Mission, who acted as a mentor and took instructions from the site team.

As the refurbishment programme draws to completion, it will be interesting to see just how great an impact the modernisation of the Radford Estate will have, now that 192 homes on the estate are much better suited to today’s lifestyles. It is hoped that the successful and satisfactory refurbishment of this historically significant social housing estate will continue to offer attractive homes to yet another generation of residents.

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The team at Ecospace discuss designs Left to right: Numan Oguzcan (Designer & Associate), Amira Idris-Town (Chartered Architect & Partner), Lee-Anthony Town (Chartered Architect & Partner), Matthew Kettle (Architectural Consultant & Partner)

Garden buildings have come a long way from merely housing the lawnmower!

Ecospace partner Lee Town talks to FC&A about his career path, and the development of their sustainable modular buildings.

Name: Lee Town Age: 37 Family: I’m married to Amira Idris-Town who is also my business partner.Together we have one baby son, Samil-Antwan Town of residence: London Position/Company: Architect & Partner, Ecospace What was your first job, and when did you join the industry?

Whilst studying my post graduate diploma in architecture at university in 1996, I was one of a small group of students who worked for our architecture tutor assisting to build his contemporary timber framed eco house in surrey. This was a great opportunity for me to combine theory with practice, where I gained hands on experience of making a building from the structure to the final finishes. After graduating I worked for two architectural practices prior to establishing my own practice, IPT Architects, with my partner Amira Idris-Town in 2001, which then led to forming our sister company Ecospace in 2002 with our third partner, Matthew Kettle, specialising in the design

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and production of sustainable modular buildings.

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

Yes, I always wanted to be an architect running my own practice as a business and contributing to the creation of our built environment. However, we didn’t plan to start so soon, only 3 years after graduating from architecture school. At that time my partner Amira, now wife who I was also at university with, and I were approached by a developer with whom we secured a 7 storey live work project which was quite ambitious for our first commission and enabled us to set up our practice, IPT Architects.Whilst working on various residential projects from house extensions to multiple housing projects, we soon realised that the modest bespoke house extensions were too time consuming for our growing practice and not financially viable for us compared to the larger multiple unit housing projects.We then challenged the idea of the traditional house extension and using the practical experience gained so far, developed a

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generic modular building that could be easily adapted and reconfigured to particular contexts.This fuelled an interest in developing ourselves beyond the role of consultant architects only, where we would also be responsible for the procurement of the building using a system build developed by us.

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

A friend, Matthew Kettle, who ran a design and build company shared our enthusiasm for our modular building concept and proposed that we test the market with a view to collaborating to market and produce these buildings.We then established Ecospace in 2002 and exhibited a prototype at Grand Design Live to test the market.We had a very positive response from the exhibition and secured our first projects.We established good relationship with our clients who were happy for their Ecospace buildings to be used as marketing buildings. From there we organically expanded the business and are now designing a diverse range of

Building Elements flexible modular Ecospace buildings from residential to commercial and educational and leisure. Following further marketing, through a creative marketing agency who were recommended to us, we have gained publicity throughout Europe and have been approached by organisations who we are partnering with to build Ecospaces across Europe with the first projects completed.We have learned that as much as having a theoretical business plan is essential, as much happens though chance situations.

Do you think that industry new comers have the same opportunities as you had?

Yes, but it is more competitive in this current economic climate with the architecture practices being able to select staff from a high volume of applicants. For a young architect considering starting their own practice, there seem to be opportunities for new small practices with low overheads to secure small projects at competitive fee levels.

I believe there are opportunities for architects to take on a wider role and challenge traditional procurement methods and become more engaged with the commercial aspects of delivering quality building projects on time and to budget.

How much has your industry changed since you have been involved?

We see more and more architects diversifying into other areas of the construction industry, including the design and manufacturing of modular buildings.This is in response to current economic, space and sustainability issues where we see more clients require cost certainly and fast track construction.

What advice do you wish you’d been given at 25 (or 35!)?

As a young architect entering the profession with a passion for architectural and technical design, I believe I would benefited from advice about running a practice as a commercial operation, particularly in relation to marketing and building relationships with others to gain further exposure. I also think that being aware of how our profession can diversify, particular in this current economic climate and not being afraid to challenge what is considered to be the ‘norm’. I believe it is important to channel your energy and focus on any unique qualities you have.

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

I believe both are important for our continual development. As an initial foundation advice is always a good thing, but I think you have to evaluate advice whether it is appropriate to each particular situation.

We continually learn through experience and mistakes, while also listening to advice from all levels. It’s about being mature enough to be able to form your own judgment from advice and use the elements of advice that you consider relevant.

Where do you see yourself in the future?

As a business expands, it is very easy to become more distanced from the core of the business, in our case designing and producing sustainable buildings. As an architect I will always continue to have a direct involvement exploring new architectural and procurement ideas using modern methods of construction that can be adapted to different contexts. I see myself continuing developing relationships internationally with forward thinking partners to create further innovative and exciting projects.

System X: the fleXible solution Fireco’s hugely successful System X wireless fire safety system is increasingly the system of choice as it offers exceptional flexibility when managing a building’s fire safety. System X uses Wi-Fi technology to communicate with an unlimited number of fire safety devices within a 100m range (subject to a site survey), so installation is quick and easy.

System X is suitable for all environments including offices, hotels, restaurants and public areas, in particular where there is a requirement for fire doors to be held open legally. It is fully fail to safe and compliant with BS EN 1155 and BS 7273-4, and suitable for any category of fire door.

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Renewable Heating Seminars Hit The Road Mitsubishi Electric is embarking on a nationwide roadshow to highlight the benefits of its new range of commercial heating products which can help the majority of commercial buildings readily achieve renewable energy targets.The company is holding events in Birmingham, London, Leeds,Wales, Manchester,Tyne and Wear, Scotland, South Devon and Bristol throughout May.The seminars will focus on the commercial heatingonly range which uses advanced heat pumps to provide radial heating, warm air, domestic hot water, or a combination of all three.

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Walk This Way With Kee Safety Fall protection specialist Kee Safety has introduced Kee Walk – a new, permanent roof top walkway solution for use on composite, trapezoidal metal profiles and standing seam roofs. An off-the-shelf, modular system, easily adapted to a Online Enquiry 030 wide range of different roof types, pitches and configurations, Kee Walk is much easier to install and more cost-effective than other walkway systems currently on the market. Providing a level, anti-slip walking surface, Kee Walk modules can be easily connected together to form a clear demarcation route.The modules are supplied as 1.5m and 3m pre-assembled sections to suit the requirements of different roofs.

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Timber Timber frame’s share of the construction market continues to increase year on year

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hilst we must not underestimate the impact of these fires on the local community, shouldn’t we now be tackling the need to cut energy use and place the emphasis on using sustainable building products for the benefit of the entire planet?

When considering the benefits of utilising timber frame as the core building envelope we should look past the obvious ‘green’ argument. By now, just about everyone from architects to builders understand timber frame’s unrivalled sustainability and green credentials.

However, to become the number one construction method of choice, timber frame must face its rivals head on, looking at more than just the environmental factors.

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After the highly publicised fires of timber frame homes under construction in recent months, timber has taken a bit of a battering in terms of its credentials as a building material. Geoff Arnold, UKTFA Chairman tells FC&A why it’s time to redress the balance and focus on long terms benefits as opposed to short term issues, whilst addressing the benefits of using timber as the core fabric of a building.

how easy it is to work with, if we are to truly understand why timber is not just the future of the construction industry, but the here and now.

Putting the fabric first Timber frame is going to win the argument, not with rhetoric or vitriol aimed at highlighting the deficiencies of its competitors, but with cold, hard, indisputable figures; so lets start with a few.Timber frame’s share of the construction market continues to increase year on year, currently the share of the market reads as 25% – 1 in 4 of all new builds utilise timber frame.This figure alone indicates timber frame must now be considered a mainstream method of delivering quality construction.

A two year continuous assessment of timber frame homes built at the BRE Innovation Park has shown unequivocally that timber frames are ideally suited to the Code for Sustainable Homes (CfSH).

It is no surprise that the first homes

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reaching Code levels 5 and 6 were timber frame buildings.Timber frame is a perfect fit with the low carbon agenda and more and more architects appreciate its benefits, finding it much easier to achieve very high insulation levels, fewer defects, and increased air tightness, all with extremely low embodied energy.

The priority now is getting the fabric of a building right – which is great news for timber frame. Forget about sourcing fancy renewable energy systems to bolt onto leaky, poorly built buildings with high embodied carbon – the emphasis should now be on putting the fabric first.

Financial implications The CfSH is shaping the future of construction along with the government’s target to see all new homes reach Code level 6 by 2016.This will only be possible if the right choices are made now.To achieve the right amount of credits to demonstrate compliance with the Code, the construction method chosen by

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Geoff Arnold, Chairman of the UKTFA The emphasis should be placed on energy efficiency

architects appears to be affected by two key factors; energy efficiency and the environmental rating, and sourcing of the building materials themselves.The environmental argument has already been won by timber, so the emphasis should now be placed on energy efficiency and the financial implications of ignoring timber’s advantages.

percentage uplift in cost for each Code level will always be higher for masonry buildings than with timber frame buildings.

To uplift from the current building standard to Code level 5 will cost 8-24% more in timber, but 10-30% in masonry; a not inconsiderable amount when multiplied by tens of thousands of new buildings.

A report commissioned by the UKTFA and ‘Wood for Good’, revealed a barrage of technical benefits in choosing timber over masonry when aiming for Code compliance.The ‘Comfort and Cost’ report based on research by ESD and Buro Happold, explains how to gain credits in relevant sections of the Code, particularly heat loss parameters.

The bigger picture This report also highlights that timber frame dwellings generally show a lower additional cost to achieve compliance with a Heat Loss Parameter (HLP) of 1.3, 1.1 and 0.8 than a typical masonry dwelling, with the cost differential assumed to be in the order of 2.2 to 5.2%, depending on the type of building.

Importantly, this report measures the costs of compliance, comparing timber frame with more traditional construction methods.The higher the Code level attempted the more it will cost; that’s obvious, but what’s not obvious is that the

It would be simple to think the case for timber frame is overwhelming and conclusive, but every genius has a flaw and timber frame is no different. In recent months, fires on construction sites have brought into question the use of timber

frame in multi-storey buildings. Firstly, it has to be stated that most constructions site fires, irrespective of construction method, are treated as arson and therefore the problem is not an inherent issue with timber as a construction material. Secondly, timber frame appears only to be vulnerable for a small window of opportunity during the construction process and the UKTFA has initiated its SiteSafe campaign to educate the industry to this danger and how a few simple steps will dramatically reduce the risk of fire on construction sites.

It would be easy for the detractors to invent reasons to reject the use of timber, but that would be missing the point and show a lack of appreciation of the bigger picture.This is about more than them losing sector share, it’s about the wider implications for the global community and the need to cut energy use and focus all our efforts on using sustainable building products for the benefit of the entire planet – it’s about time.

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Doors, Windows & Facades

Splash Landing Going for a swim in Luxembourg is just a bit more exciting these days! Les Thermes, a sports and leisure centre, offers your eyes as much of a work-out as do the facilities your body.

FC&A take a look around.

The outer layer of the wall construction is formed of aluminium shingle cladding, as is the roof

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esigned by a consortium of architects, consisting of Witry & Witry, Jim Clemes Architectes, and Hermann & Valentiny et Associés, Les Thermes has a distinctive shape reminiscent, perhaps, of a spacecraft that has suddenly landed on the horizon.Within the three-storey structure, a range of activities are on offer – from swimming, to relaxing in the sauna or working out in the fitness area.

Built on a north-south orientation, both the interior of the building and the outdoor recreation pools make the most of the daylight available to them.

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environment, the core structure of the building is made from concrete.

The entire leisure centre is clad in an interior shell of laminated timber, which also helps to define the rounded shape of the façade. Used in a closed-joint construction, the timber provides both thermal insulation and weatherproof protection.The outer layer of the wall construction is formed of aluminium shingle cladding, as is the roof. Skylights bring sun light into the core of the building.

The timber engineers Ochs GmbH from in Kirchberg (Germany), who

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undertook all the roof, façade and interior construction work at the leisure centre chose to specify DuPont Tyvek as the breather membrane trusted to protect the creatively ambitious façade, to protect the principally wooden construction against harmful condensation, and to provide a wind and water tight barrier against external weather conditions.

Being naturally vapour-open but also water-tight due to its unique composition of millions of micro fibres that are bonded together to make a “maze,” the breather membrane is impermeable to water and yet allows vapour to pass through the natural pores in its structure. Produced

Doors, Windows & Facades Les Thermes has a distinctive shape - reminiscent of a spacecraft that has suddenly landed on the horizon?

Timber engineers Ochs GmbH from Kirchberg (Germany) undertook all the roof, façade and interior construction work

The entire leisure centre is clad in an interior shell of laminated timber

using flash-spun bonding technology, the membrane is robust and resistant to UV damage, wear and tear – offering peace of mind in the form of reliability, durability and trouble-free installation.

At Les Thermes, DuPont Tyvek provides a weather barrier while allowing the diffusion of moisture, thus helping to eradicate potential timber decay.The membrane was laid directly onto the façade boarding and secured using widehead nails.

If anything would encourage your new fitness regime, surely driving up to a venue like this would be the main selling point!

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Drainage & Water Recycling

Solar Rain Director launched

ACO building drainage: cuts build time and costs

Rainwaterharvesting. co.uk is proud to launch their new Solar Rain Director which reduces the power consumption of rainwater use to virtually nothing. Concerns over pump energy consumption, lack of water during power cuts, pump noise, led to the creation in 2008 of the Rain Director with its smart header tank.

The pump only runs when the header tank is completely empty rather than every time, for example, a WC is flushed - reducing pump energy use by a factor of 10.The Solar Rain Director further reduces this power use.A small solar panel, a submersible 12 volt pump, and a battery ensure rainwater can be pumped to the header tank without any use of mains electricity.

ACO Building Drainage has launched a new and innovative range of modular stainless steel drainage systems, designed to cut both build time and costs.The Modular 125 is available from stock in a wide choice of standard modules, enabling quick and simple installation in all applications where high standards of hygiene, or resistance to aggressive liquids and solvents is required.The Modular 125 is manufactured from austenitic 304 grade stainless steel, fully pickle passivated to ensure a tough, long lasting corrosion resistant finish, and is the only system of its type to be fully tested and approved to BS EN1433.

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Hanson wins Welsh Assembly vote!

Hanson Formpave, a leading manufacturer of specialist concrete paving products, has recently installed over 5000m2 of its industry leading permeable paving system, Aquaflow™, in the car parks of new Welsh Assembly Government offices in Aberystwyth. An important part of the Assembly’s Location Strategy is that these developments adhere to all of the latest environmental and sustainability guidelines, with the aim of achieving an ‘Excellent’ in BREEAM. Therefore, selecting Online Enquiry 032 suppliers who share these initiatives and aims, whilst delivering products that meet the Assembly Government’s stringent specification, is integral to the project’s success.

Surface reinforcement takes the weight Where it is architecturally desirable to have a grassed or gravel area around a high-rise building, the landscaping must still meet the requirements of Fire Certification and allow heavy vehicles such as fire brigade appliances to get close to the building’s façade.

RECYFIX® Turf Super™ from Hauraton is a discreet and permanent surface reinforcement system with a loading capacity of 400tonne/m², easily allowing for the weight of a fully laden fire engine.Technical support is offered to ensure the correct installation of the system that consolidates the surface, prevents erosion yet still allows for surface drainage.

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

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The new VMZINC Rainwater ‘System D’ brochure details how zinc’s distinctive visual appearance enables it to provide greater design scope than other metals. Using concealed brackets creates a flowing gutter line in a material which is long-lasting, far lighter than cast iron and the most sustainable metal used in construction today.

Rainwater System D is invariably less expensive than aluminium and is available in half round, box and OG profiles in pre-weathered (black) ANTHRA-ZINC® and (grey) QUARTZ-ZINC®. Quick to install, the system is available with a wide range of traditional accessories including self-locking pipe brackets and a newly launched rainwater diverter.

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Sanimatic enables the user to adjust the seat height up or down whilst seated, and also to flush the WC without having to turn or stretch.

Sanimatic is compatible with all wall hung toilet bowls (not provided) so design choice is not limited. It blends unobtrusively with modern bathroom furniture. The unit can be wall mounted or recessed. Optional arm rests can be fitted should they be required.

SANIMATIC WASH BASIN An electrically controlled rise and fall wash hand basin Complementing the Sanimatic WC, the wash hand basin enables the user to move both wall hung basin and mirror (not provided) by use of a remote control.

Easily fitted in a couple of hours where water and electricity is readily available Sanimatic products will help keep life moving.

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Sustainability

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The risk of flooding has always been an important consideration for any new development however in recent times changes in the world’s climate have sharpened the focus on this very real and increasing problem – evidence shows that over the next few decades milder, wetter winters and hotter, drier summers are likely in the UK, and sea levels will continue to rise.

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esponding to this increased threat, Pinnacle offers a comprehensive Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) service to help developers mitigate the risk of flooding and protect their buildings and structures for years to come.

Increased and new risks of flooding within the lifetime of existing infrastructures have acted as a driver to shift the thinking from flood defence to flood risk management.

As a result, the planning system in the UK has been overhauled to reflect this changing dynamic.

FRAs are an integral part of the new management approach and Pinnacle’s team of experienced consultants advises clients on this process to ensure compliance with UK policy and, more importantly, that their developments are at a decreased risk from flooding.

One key aspect of the new approach is that proposed developments are required to be sustainable and steps are taken to reduce risk. As part of this, the developer is required to actively demonstrate the

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sustainability of their proposals and the reduction of risk, which is achieved through the submission of a FRA. A FRA generates site-specific information through modelling and desktop studies, which also includes compiling and collating the relevant information published by the operating authorities such as the Environment Agency or Local Authorities.

Over the years, Pinnacle has provided its FRA services across many types of developments. As well as giving advice on when and where a FRA is necessary, Pinnacle advises on the level of consultation needed to satisfy the planning requirements for all scales of development.

Our specialist engineers have a wealth of experience at carrying out FRAs and our services include: hydrological modelling hydraulic modelling and design floodplain compensation measures surface water runoff calculations design of flood mitigation measures drainage design foul and surface water management

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Our rivers, flood and drainage engineers have the skills needed to provide reliable, high quality reports on managing flood risk.This, coupled with our expertise in the use of specialist software packages enables the production of flood plain mapping, mitigation and compensation calculations and detailed drainage designs.

A further element of Pinnacle’s service is liaison with approving authorities to ensure that the planning process progresses smoothly with the client’s interests being protected at all times.

Working on the client’s behalf we are able to negotiate confidently and authoritatively with the Environment Agency,Water Authorities and Internal Drainage Boards, having built up good working relationships with them over the five years we have been working in this area.

As a consequence of our experience and careful methodology, a high proportion of the applications submitted by our clients that involve FRAs are granted planning consent. Success is maximised by our early involvement in the feasibility and planning stages of development.

Eco Roofing Services is a forward thinking Company, which is sympathetic to the environment and our greenroofs encourage wildlife, making them eco-friendly. We believe that a green roof will increasingly shape the way you think about roofs.There are lots of benefits to a green roof including the visual impact, reducing the heat transfer into the building and water run-off, thus reducing flooding. A huge benefit is the fact that a green roof more than doubles the life expectancy of a single-ply roof. Eco Roofing Services is a company that works hard to keep their carbon footprint to a minimum and provides highly skilled craftsmen to work on all types of roofs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At its simplest level, the profiling method can assess the impact of a single building product. However, to make valid

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

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

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In commemoration, they have developed an entirely new range of footwear which will be launched at the Safety and Health Expo, NEC, Birmingham, 11-13th May 2010.

Going back to basic principles, Totectors have conducted an in-depth analysis of the requirements for safety footwear in a multitude of conditions in exacting users demanded by industry. The guiding principle behind the new development is comfort, slip resistance and being light weight.

Getting Personal with JSP JSP has introduced a low cost helmet personalisation service that will enable customers to provide its Mk 7 safety helmets with corporate imaging and individual employee names. Each worker can now have personalised JSP helmets that will increase their sense of ownership for the equipment, make each item instantly traceable and simplify the identification of staff on site.

The increased number of temporary workers and the greater need for identification in construction and industrial environments has led JSP to launch the personalisation service. It is intended to improve security at work, but also create a greater sense of team inclusion with every worker now able to address even temporary colleagues by name.

Each Mk7 Safety Helmet can be printed on the rear, front or sides with any information such as individual names, corporate imaging or even medical information. Printing can be in black or white to complement or contrast the helmet colour.

In these times of austerity, it is refreshing to know that the company has boldly decided to pump over a million Euros into research & development alone.

Totectors is also finalising an exclusivity partnership in UK & Ireland with OutDry, a leading supplier of patented laminate membrane technology for wind and waterproof footwear that elevates warmth, breath-ability and light weight to new levels. This technology will be used for its premium outdoor range and where there is a requirement for waterproofing. www.outdry.com Contact Information:

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Mixed use, one solution Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems and Hollybrook Construction supplied Comar 2 window walling, Comar 5P.i thermally broken windows, Comar 6 curtain walling, Comar 7 and 7P.i doors, and Duco louvre blades for a new build mixed use development, comprising of retail units and apartments in Basildon. All Comar approved fabricators are required to have the technical expertise to attend pre-site meetings and provide detailing. Hollybrook Construction and Comar liaised closely with the specifiers to provide design advice and detailing which ensured the project ran smoothly and met site deadlines.

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Best dressed doors from GEZE Online Enquiry 050 Shoppers enjoying a visit to Desire by Debenhams store in Orpington are benefitting from the installation of a highly efficient and reliable automatic sliding door system by GEZE UK, leading manufacturers of door and window control systems.

Featuring a striking double height frontage, the type and style of entrance door was therefore crucial both to accommodate the high volume of traffic, trolleys and pushchairs, and to compliment the stylish glass-dominated frontage of the store. GEZE UK’s Slimdrive SL system was chosen to maximise that all-important entrance facility for Desire by Debenhams who are rolling out their store programme across the UK.

Smart-wall sets new standards for security Smart Architectural Aluminium’s Smart-Wall commercial entrance door has successfully passed both BRE’s Loss Prevention Certification Board LPS 1175 Level 2, and the Harmonised European Standard ENV 1627 level 3 Security tests. Smart-Wall is the first fully thermally broken aluminium swing door to achieve both tests, setting new standards for security and thermal performance for commercial entrance doors in the UK. Smart-Wall has been designed with security in mind; with every component designed to perform to the highest standard.

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Based on a medieval church in Salonica, St. George’s in London’s Tufnell Park dates back to 1861. Like many places of worship, St. George’s has had an interesting and varied career, including a spell as a Shakespearean Theatre. More recently the building was purchased by the Protestant evangelical church organisation, “House on the Rock”. Now totally renovated and renamed “The Rock Tower”, the building provides a multi-functional centre and will regularly be used for live music events and theatrical productions.

Selectaglaze, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of secondary glazing systems, was called upon to resolve the problem of noise break-out via the windows, the majority of which were gothic arched headed stone mullion with stained glass.The windows to the Nave, measuring 4.5m high x 2m wide, some being 11m from floor level, required a composite arrangement of shaped units for the heads with either side hung casements or vertical sliding units below for ease of access and maintenance. As part of the refurbishment process, a mezzanine floor was added to provide a seating balcony; this dissected several of the windows required to be fitted with secondary glazing. Selectaglaze treated a total of 60 windows, many utilising their Series 40, 41 and 45 Side Hung Casements, all produced with 6.4mm laminated safety glass.

This project is the latest undertaken by Selectaglaze involving church refurbishment or change of use, including the Grade II*

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Purpose designed secondary glazing can be unobtrusive, sympathetic to the building and, in addition to noise insulation, markedly improves the window’s thermal efficiency and increases levels of security. Full factory assembly allows rapid installation with minimal disruption to the building and its occupants.

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Shackerley clads new Lancaster University building Wilson Mason & Partners have specified Shackerley’s ceramic granite ventilated facades for Lancaster University’s new £7.6 million Information System Services (ISS) Building, seeking to provide protection from the elements and improve its thermal efficiency and BREEAM rating with the minimum structural loading on the building frame. Sureclad ceramic granite cladding was specified for reasons of overall cost, quality of materials and the design and installation flexibility offered by the Queen’s Award winning system.

Taking advantage of the extensive choice of ceramic granite colours and finishes available in the Sureclad range, the architects have combined light and dark grey ceramic granite panels in a ‘riven stone’ finish with a highly polished, reflective black panel, delivering a building which looks different from every angle.

Although the architects specified Shackerley’s most popular and cost effective 1200x600mm ceramic granite panel format for use on all the elevations, by orientating the cladding panels horizontally and vertically and by staggering the joints, they have created contrasting facade styles and supported the random fenestration design.

The ISS building was constructed by main contractors John Turner & Sons and the ventilated facades were installed by ECL Contracts.The environmentally efficient building has achieved a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’.

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Darfen’s new range of eco Online Enquiry 058 friendly hoarding Leading fencing contractor Darfen has developed a brand new range of eco friendly construction site hoarding system which can be re-used multiple times, and after its product life, it is 100% recyclable, turning back into another hoarding board. Ecohoard RE-Plas, part of the new range, is one of the first of its kind in the UK and is shown here installed at a new Waitrose store having been made from their recycled plastic carrier bags. Suitable for BREEAM construction projects, this is an environmentally friendly alternative to more traditional hoarding systems.

FAAC nominated for ifsec award Access automation expert, FAAC (UK) is hoping to impress the judges at this year’s IFSEC event in May with its recently launched J Series bollard. Shortlisted in the physical security product category, the J Series bollard features a new drive concept, making it quick and easy to install and maintain. Designed to ensure straightforward installation and maintenance, the drive unit on the J Series bollard is mounted within the moving cylinder, allowing it to be easily removed without having to lift the bollard out of the ground.

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Gutterline gets ‘25 year’ BBA approval The BBA has again renewed its approval of H D Sharman’s Rubberised Plygene Gutterline system; the only gutter lining system of its type to be awarded this highly valued certification. In an important amendment to previous Certificates, the BBA inspectors have evaluated the product’s weathering Online Enquiry 060 tests and declare that ‘evidence indicates that the system should have a life of at least 25 years’. Rubberised Plygene Gutterline is made-to-measure for all shapes and sizes of gutters; it is acknowledged to be the most efficient and cost-effective way to stop gutters leaking.

Flat out with Kemperol Those who have experienced a leaking flat roof will know that the majority of failures occur at upstands and penetrations where the original waterproofing has become detached or the mechanical fixings worked loose.

This type of problem accounts for over 75% of all flat roof failures. Kemperol bonds directly to the substrate using specially-formulated liquid resins together with a reinforced fleece, forming a permanently flexible waterproofing membrane with excellent adhesion, withstanding weathering, differential movement and fatigue.

Being an in-situ solution it is also quicker to install – saving significant time and costs on roofs with numerous details.

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A New Industry Standard In Safety Footwear Derbyshire-based protective footwear designer and manufacturer, Rock Fall UK Ltd, has launched the world’s first integral metatarsal protective boot range to meet European S3 Safety Standards. Until now, safety boots have mainly focussed on protecting part of the wearer’s foot and previous metatarsal protective footwear has proven heavy, unattractive and expensive. Rock Fall presents its Tomcat range of stylish, flexible metatarsal boots as “the” revolution in protective footwear.

Since its inception 27 years ago, Rock Fall has become a leading name for high quality safety footwear and clothing and the company owes the success of its brand to the ability to produce safety products that are not only functional but also fashionable, and its Tomcat range of ‘Total Protection’ metatarsal boots is no exception.

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Stephen Noon, Rock Fall UK Ltd’s managing director, who conceived the concept of the boot, commented, “For many years now we have protected only part of a wearer’s foot. We at Rock Fall feel that the industry should look to protect the whole foot and make the end-user as

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Hamworthy boost Dorchester range Hamworthy Heating has introduced a brand new condensing water heater into its Dorchester range.The new DR-FC Evo replaces the existing DR-FC range, bringing with it even higher outputs, exceptionally low noise and high seasonal efficiency performance.

The new range boasts seven models with continuous outputs from 596 to 2333 litres/hour (based on a 44°C temperature rise).

Storage capacities vary from 227 to 504 litres, and it is possible to install two or more water heaters where there is demand for larger loads.The Dorchester DR-FC Evo range has increased outputs and seasonal efficiencies of up to 107% net.

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Heating control is easy with Honeywell It’s never been easier to install advanced energy efficient central heating control. Honeywell Sundial RF² packs are the only wireless products with the receiver built into the timer. Each pack includes a wireless enabled timer and a wireless thermostat: simply replace the timer and the thermostat works automatically, with no additional wiring. Packs for space heating and stored hot water also include a wireless cylinder thermostat. Installation is quick and easy, with no control cables to run, so no disruption during wiring and no damage to décor.The controls have large displays and are designed to be easy to use by all.

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Nothing retiring about Oventrop All the regulating valves used in the heating systems of the new Oscott Retirement Village at Erdington are of Oventrop UK supply. Five gas-fired condensing boilers, housed in a ground floor plant room within the building, serve low surface temperature radiators in the 260 apartments and ceiling units in the common areas. Oventrop double regulating and differential pressure valves are used throughout the building to control system balance. Each apartment is fitted with an Oventrop Aquastrom T Plus multifunction domestic hot water secondary circulation regulating valve on the DHW return leg.

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Shaws: traditional British value Shaws of Darwen ‘British made’ white glazed commercial fireclay products suit all applications in both public and contract sectors of the market. Fireclay is a traditional robust material which can be used in many areas. Products include two styles of practical floor or wall mounted cleaners sinks with stainless steel bucket gratings, an amazing array of eight sizes of Belfast sinks which are all acid and alkali resistant, lab sinks for schools and hospitals plus many other commercial products. Online Enquiry 067

Touch Control From Speedfit Easy to install and use, the new range of de luxe feature rich Touch Screen Programmable Room Thermostats from JG Speedfit further enhances their Underfloor Heating Network Control System.The thermostats can be used in a 5 day/2 day or 7 day mode giving total user flexibility.They are self-learning, delaying the heating start up to achieve the comfort level at the programmed time.The most advanced model of the Touch Screen Range is a special twin channel thermostat.This brings the sophistication of the touch screen technology at a similar cost to using dial thermostats, by reducing the number of controls required in the system.

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Elta fans a breath of fresh air for new overground station All the regulating valves used in the heating systems of the new Oscott Retirement Village at Erdington are of Oventrop UK supply.

Five gas-fired condensing boilers, housed in a ground floor plant room within the building, serve low surface temperature radiators in the 260 apartments and ceiling units in the common areas. Oventrop double regulating and differential pressure valves are used throughout the building to control system balance. Each apartment is fitted with an Oventrop Aquastrom T Plus multifunction domestic hot water secondary circulation regulating valve on the DHW return leg.

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Mapei launches Shower Waterproofing Kit Mapei has launched a convenient all-in-one shower waterproofing kit, enabling professional tilers and DIY-ers to accomplish a secure, watertight shower environment and peace of mind in a few simple steps. Mapei’s Shower waterproofing kit, includes Mapegum WPS, Shower Waterproofing Primer and Waterproofing Tape, which provides everything needed to achieve a fully watertight barrier, all in one ready to go tub.To further assist, Mapei has produced a clearly laid out leaflet to help with each stage of the process.

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Mapei intrinsic to Roundhouse Campus restoration The Roundhouse Campus development at Derby College, part of a £43m regeneration scheme, provides around 18,000m² of learning and teaching space. Combining the transformation of derelict buildings with new build premises, the project involved installing 11,500m² of soft floor coverings and 600m² of ceramic wall and floor coverings, all with Mapei products.The project was highly complex with a wide range of different products used to create the new campus. Completed to a high standard, the job of restoring and conserving the roundhouse to English Heritage standards has been recognised as one of the top ten conservation schemes in the country.

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MODAL: low rise, high security Architectural aluminium glazing specialist,Technal, has launched MODAL – the UK’s first low rise façade system to achieve such a high level of security, performance and thermal efficiency as standard.This rapid-build modular solution is also believed to be the only low rise glazing system to be tested to BS 7950. MODAL features a number of new innovations which allow it to achieve an Online Enquiry 076 unprecedented level of security without the need for any modification to the standard system, making it ideal for applications such as schools, and for projects required to meet Secured by Design criteria.

VMZINC Interlocking Panels first with BRE Certification VMZINC is the first UK supplier to receive BRE certification for a zinc interlocking panel façade system.The certificate involves detailed inspection of the manufacturing process as well as all components that make up the system. Used extensively for Online Enquiry 077 new student accommodation at Plymouth University, it is designed as an open jointed, drained and back-ventilated cavity rainscreen façade or overcladding.Vertical and horizontal panels in five pre-weathered colours are available, in widths from 2-300 mm and lengths from 0.5m - 6m.The patented pre-weathering process gives the panels a unique texture, whilst patination continues in the normal way.

Yorkon launches new website for off-site construction Off-site construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary,Yorkon, has launched a new website for architects, contractors and construction clients.

The new site www.yorkon.info is designed to give specifiers and building professionals a fast and efficient guide to the potential, benefits and wideranging applications of off-site construction solutions and the Yorkon approach.The website includes videos, a new downloadable, interactive design tool to help architects and contractors design for off site, a series of new industry reports, the latest case studies in the health, education and retail sectors, with simplified design and navigation. Online Enquiry 078

Nottingham School Selects Recycled Modular Hire Solution Farnborough School in Nottingham, a specialist technology college, has selected a highly sustainable modular building solution from Foremans Relocatable Building Systems to provide purpose-designed accommodation for its Humanities Faculty and Art Department over the next three years. Foremans refurbished and reconfigured a recycled modular building to the school’s exact requirements, creating seven additional general classrooms, two art rooms, a dark room for photography, kiln room and computer suite. Foremans also undertook the foundations and fitting out – and delivered the whole project on time and on budget.

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Levolux brings cool solution to Beaufort Park A RIBA approved CPD training seminar from GEZE UK, the UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, is proving a hit with chartered architects.The ‘Glass Door Assemblies – Selection and Specification’ seminar, launched in March 2009, now accounts for nearly 50% of GEZE UK’s CPD presentations. Other popular RIBA approved CPD seminars offered by GEZE UK include Safety at Powered Doors – Working with BS7036, and Removing Barriers to Access.The seminars are held onsite at architectural practices across the UK and can be booked directly with GEZE UK. Online Enquiry 080

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A RIBA approved CPD training seminar from GEZE UK, the UK’s leading manufacturer of door and window control systems, is proving a hit with chartered architects.The ‘Glass Door Assemblies – Selection and Specification’ seminar, launched in March 2009, now accounts for nearly 50% of Online Enquiry 081 GEZE UK’s CPD presentations.

Other popular RIBA approved CPD seminars offered by GEZE UK include Safety at Powered Doors – Working with BS7036, and Removing Barriers to Access.

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Orbis Pocket Doorsets are heavy duty sliding doors which are hidden neatly in a wall cavity.The ‘Roomsaver’ design is ideal for areas of intensive use where a wider opening is required or space limited.

A split-head frame allows a ceiling mounted hoist to pass cleanly through the doorway without interrupting the door action. Doors from 590mm - 1090mm wide can be factory painted, laminated or veneered with white, powder-coated steel frames.

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The recently refurbished Crowne Plaza London Ealing now welcomes business and tourist travellers with a stainless steel, contemporary revolving entrance system combined with iMotion™ swing door from TORMAX™. Precision-manufactured from highly polished stainless steel, the profile on the revolving door wings is just 40 x 20mm which combined with an all-glass canopy and absence of a centre column, gives the entrance a graceful elegance and delicacy. Allowing easy access for all, the adjacent automatic swing door provides ample space for wheelchair users or those with quantities of luggage.

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Eternal beauty and performance from Forbo Part of Forbo’s extensive collection of hardwearing Project Vinyls for demanding applications, Eternal provides a range of eyecatching flooring solutions featuring naturalistic wood and stone designs and organic patterns to suit a wide range of heavy traffic environments.

Eternal’s 0.7 mm 100% PVC compact wear layer is extremely durable, protecting the design layer against heavy use, whilst the PUR Pearl ™ lacquered surface gives the floor its superior appearance, reduces scratch and dirt visibility, and also offers excellent cleaning properties.

Bringing together the breadth and diversity of hardwoods from all over the world the Eternal Wood range offers 14 warm designs, ranging from light beech to dark tropical woods, six of which are available in an acoustic version providing an excellent impact sound reduction of 17dB. Eternal Stone is a sophisticated collection which takes its inspiration from the earth. Eight natural stone colours including light granites, darker greys and richer deeper colours are offered, all with an authentic textured appearance. Eternal Impact, available in eight shimmering colours, is inspired by corals from the ocean, with their intricate patterns and multilayered appearance. Completing the range is Eternal Mica, a vibrant flooring range with wide appeal featuring a palette of bold and confident colourways complemented by more subtle tonal options.

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90% heat recovery efficiency with new Q-Vent Johnson & Starley has introduced a new high efficiency heat recovery ventilation unit for domestic applications which is SAP Appendix Q listed, and rated at up to 90% efficient in heat recovery.The Q-Vent HR 160 meets the demands of housing developers and specifiers for very high efficiency heat recovery and this has been achieved with the inclusion of a counterflow heat exchanger and innovative design. Additional energy efficient operation has also been achieved with the inclusion of EC fan motors.

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Zinsser Deals With Pier Pressure Painting Bournemouth Pier is akin to painting the Firth Bridge – a massive and seemingly endless task, but for the Seafront Services team at Bournemouth Borough Council, help is at hand in the form of Zinsser paints. Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 Primer from Zinsser has been specified for application on the Online Enquiry 088 vast expanses of galvanised metal railings that run along the length and breadth of the pier, which has a history dating back to the 19th century. Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 is a fast-drying white-pigmented acrylic latex undercoat that seals porous surfaces providing a full and uniform finish for topcoats.

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Fast track for school floor CFA member CWC Flooring laid a new school floor in a single day using the super rapid setting Ultra Floor Level IT super30 levelling compound! The project at Christ Church School was scheduled during the 2009 Christmas holidays and only a single day was available to carry out the work.The classroom’s original concrete substrate required sub-floor preparation before any floor covering could be laid.

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The two coats were applied in opposite directions, so as to avoid any pinprick holes which may have allowed moisture/water ingress to the structure below.

The secondary waterproofing layer was provided by the application of Platon

Specialist waterproofing contractors, Barker Goodwin, have used Triton systems to provide dual layer waterproofing at a luxury terraced property in Surrey.Triton SBR admixture, liquid applied Triton TT Vapour Membrane and Platon Doubledrain cavity drain membrane have been used together to waterproof the surface of a 250m² block and beam concrete terrace constructed over a basement.

By sourcing all the above materials from Triton, Barker Goodwin were able to avoid the split responsibility issues which are often encountered in dual layer waterproofing projects and, at the same time, provide an effective, fasttrack solution for their client, Leander Construction.

The specification included the incorporation of Triton SBR latex admixture to the initial screed which was laid to falls/suitable discharge drainage points, to overcome potential problematic joints within the block and beam sections.

Then, as the primary waterproofer, two coats of Triton’s liquid applied TT Vapour

Doubledrain cavity drain membrane, which provided a tough, drained protective covering to the surface. Mortar and slabs will eventually be laid over the dual waterproofing system to provide an attractive and useful terraced area over the watertight basement.

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Apollo – new range, Underground Help Points upgraded with STI ReSet new brochure!

Apollo Radiator’s Elegance & Style Brochure, new for 2010, is out now! The brochure includes the new ‘roma’ steel column range with fusion welding and also the ‘faral’ and ‘tropical’ aluminium ranges. Apollo Radiators is one of the leading independent distributors of radiators and towel rails in the UK.Their standard stock ranges are delivered to merchants within a speedy four working days.

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Precious Stone Online Enquiry 094 Top London jewellers Aspreys have installed a collection of Chilstone stonework among the priceless jewels as part of their exclusive Bond Street window display.

The balustrading and other stonework are genuine articles just like the fabulous jewels and precious ornaments on display. “We are delighted to have our stonework on display at such a prestigious address” said Chilstone general manager Steve Clark, “Aspreys represent the best in personal adornment and Chilstone represent the best in garden ornaments.” Chilstone have made balustrading and garden features for many important customers including the Royal Household, Kew Gardens and Westminster Abbey.

Products from STI (Europe) continue to be added to the London Underground network as part of an ongoing programme by London Underground Limited (LUL) to enhance fire safety and security. 2009 saw a number of different projects, the most recent of which was the start of an ongoing installation programme for STI’s ReSet EN54-11 manual call points on Help Points located within the network’s stations. These Help Points allow rail travellers to receive information from station staff via an intercom or to raise an alarm in the event of a fire or other emergency.

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Good housekeeping with Domintell With green issues being the buzz word for new build housing electrical installations,The Domintell Home Automation Solution could be part of the answer to lower household running costs - heating and lighting can be accurately controlled by state of the art touch screen displays and intelligent pushbutton faceplates.These can be fitted in locations throughout the home, controlling all aspects of lighting, heating, or any connected devices. Any electrical device, which can be switch on or off, dimmed, or controlled, can be fitted to the Domintell system. Online Enquiry 096

Radio-Tech’s new temperature and humidity sensor Wireless telemetry specialist Radio-Tech has developed a battery-powered temperature and humidity sensor for internal and external applications. dualsense is available in three versions, internal and external (reading both temperature and humidity), and surface (reading only temperature conducted through a wall).The sensor “chirps” every five minutes, transmitting its data to Radio-Tech’s RT:Wi5 data hub (or a modbus receiver). Aimed at the construction industry and energy consortiums, dualsense was originally designed for the Energy Saving Trust. Since dualsense’s transmitter is radio-based and needs no connection to mains power, the sensor can be installed very easily.

Separating quoins reliably secured To prevent the decorative quoins at Woodlands Children’s Home in Huddersfield, owned Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council, from becoming unstable and further separating from the main structure as a result of rotational movement, stainless steel HeliBars from masonry repair specialist Helifix were installed.

Bonded between every quoin on the front four corners of the two storey property, the concealed HeliBars were bent around the corners and extended 500mm beyond the end of each quoin to rapidly, reliably and economically secure the structure and stabilise the corners.

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ALPRO launch new range of electric strikes The Alpro Hardware Division of IEC Limited has announced the release of the new Alpro range of electric strikes.

The new range comprises the AL110 (an ANSI style footprint) strike, along with the AL2000 series of monitored strikes and the AL150 range of rim strikes. All products within the range have been independently tested and test information on the high holding forces is available.With both fail safe and fail secure, and both AC compatible (using the RM1 rectifier) and DC along with 12/24v facilities, the range boasts an innovative change over of function from fail safe to fail secure.

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St Kentigern’s Hospice in North Wales is the latest care facility to benefit from Online Enquiry 104 C-TEC’s new Quantec QT432 infrared/radio neck pendants. Each patient wears their own elegantly designed neck pendant, which allows them to trigger calls remotely via a Quantec infrared call point, ceiling receiver and/ or radio receiver.The pendants, which are supplied in a robust plastic enclosure with a 1.2m anti-ligature lanyard, work in harmony with the existing C-TEC Quantec addressable call system at the eightbedroom residential unit.

Online Enquiry 106 Pressalit Care has extended its range of height adjustable nursing benches with the new Nursing Bench 150. Meeting the recommendations of BS8300:2009, the Nursing Bench 150 has been designed for installations such as Changing Places facilities, school hygiene rooms and home adaptations.The Nursing Bench 150 comprises a comfortable PVC-coated canvas stretcher which is easily height adjusted with the hand-held remote control, providing a weight limit of up to 150kg. A leader in the field of bathroom products for those who need flexibility, Pressalit Care has been producing carefully designed solutions to the highest standards for over thirty years.

movemanSKG Lifts Community Spirit! movemanSKG’s recent installation of a platform lift at Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire’s local council’s new office and community centre enables wheelchair users to reach the first floor and keeps the building, which is both a workplace and publicly accessible, DDA compliant.Thanks to movemanSKG’s Prestige, less able visitors and council employees can move around the building independently.The two-stop lift travels 3.1 metres and features doors that open at the touch of a button. It also has a designated user control (DUC) system, which prevents unauthorised use.

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A Total approach to increase business Figures from VisitEngland show overnight trips made by, or accompanied by, someone with a health impairment or condition accounted for almost £1billion in the first six months of 2009; 12% of all overnight domestic trips. Robin Tuffley of Total Hygiene, says, “Research shows that people, regardless of ability, make a conscious decision to NOT visit somewhere if they believe they cannot toilet in clean, hygienic, and safe circumstances.” Total Hygiene’s new complete bathroom package extends beyond disabled toileting, into creating a bathroom/ en-suite/ washroom that meets the need of both able and disabled in one, including height adjustable basins, ‘wash and dry’ toilets and hoists.

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Flood Alert!

TASK GREEN provides a unique solution – a flood barrier in the form of fencing!

The fence construction is made from 100% recycled materials, and can also be used as boundary fence, sound barrier, agricultural pens and marine decking.Temporary flood protection is attained by embedding one or more boards below ground surface between post lengths. Rapid assembly of panels is achieved by fixing relevant height posts to the embedded base via steel inserts, and then slotting boards into post grooves. Permanent barriers can be assembled using a unique adhesive (supplied). Posts can be angled to achieve curved formations. Online Enquiry 108

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Student’s Forum chooses Bilco

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A new build addition to the University of Hertfordshire has benefitted from Bilco’s fire rated floor doors.The Forum houses a range of student and community facilities. Each door provides up to two hours of protection in the event of a fire and is of steel construction with a fire-resistant coating for added safety.The doors are fitted with lift assistance which permits one-handed operation and each has an automatic hold-open arm to ensure the door remains open as necessary.

A better ‘buy site’ for buyers in construction Buy Site is the first online procurement system developed by a construction buyer for buyers within the industry. Buy Site is an internet based purchasing system for the ground works and frame industry, developed by an experienced procurement specialist to truly meet the needs of contractors.The system not only enables a more efficient buying process, but with consolidated buying it offers significant savings across a range of products. Online Enquiry 110

Move on up to Dickies’ ‘Kodiak Blue’ Dickies ‘Kodiak Blue’ work boot is unique in its anatomical design which allows the boot to work with the natural movement and shape of the foot ensuring a perfect fit and maximum, all-day comfort.The Kodiak Blue is constructed from premium nubuck waterproof leather with sealed seams, exclusive ‘claw design’ oil resistant rubber outsole and an aluminium toe cap and Lenzi mid-sole for lightweight underfoot protection.

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Windhager: high temp, Online Enquiry 112 low energy One of the leading biomass heating system manufacturers,Windhager, this month launches its new VarioWIN wood pellet boiler.

VarioWIN is a very versatile and compact biomass wood pellet boiler with pellet feed variants and different boiler versions to suit installation anywhere in the home.

The VarioWIN has an output range from 3.6kW to 12kW and offers an ideal solution for dwellings with a low energy demand.

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Paul White is the main Ironmongery expert at Here he picks his top three entry level door closers, and tells us why they are best suited to the job.

Door closers are most commonly used on fire doors, which need to be closed in the event of a fire in order to prevent spread of the fire and smoke. Choosing a door closer can involve the consideration of different variables, such as where the door is located and the environment it is situated in.

But remember, in addition to the door closer’s performance in fire situations, other considerations may also include resistance to opening forces (for use by disabled or infirm), as well as health, safety, durability, risk of vandalism/ligature and aesthetics.

Here are my top three choices for a safe and reliable entry level fire door closer, suited to medium traffic areas such as dwellings and offices. All the fire door closers I have chosen are CE-marked to BS EN1154 and fire rated to 60 minutes.

Best Budget Buy – Arrone AR6800 (from £12.83) No-frills closer for price sensitive applications For internal doors to 830mm or 60g.

Great Value – Geze TS1500 (from £26.91) A good option for attractive design and practical functionality For light internal doors to 950mm or 60kg.

Top Choice – Ryobi Fixed Power Strength (from £33.55) A stylish and solid well-engineered closer that needs to last For both external and internal doors to 1100mm or 80kg.

If you have a question on Mila locks or any other ironmongery subject, I would be glad to advise you. Email me at paul.white@IronmongeryDirect.com for more information.

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Don’t say we don’t take you anywhere! This month we went underground in Cheshire, into the future in Switzerland, and back to college in Greenhouse.We’ll be travelling in our next issue too, to the Fair Isle Bird Observatory, to the north-east to look at a housing development for local residents of Holy Island, and to Peterhead to see a great development which has utilised off-site construction.

Also coming up in June we have a great Public Sector supplement, covering education, healthcare and housing. Featuring some great case studies, we’ll also talk to people working in this sector, and look at some of the products specified to meet some pretty tough sustainability targets.

Let me know if there’s anything you’d like us to cover, that we haven’t so far – we’re really quite approachable!

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