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Next month marks five years since the tragic Grenfell Tower fire that took the lives of 72 people in the summer of 2017. Since the night of the terrifying blaze in North Kensington, London, news of Grenfell’s victims, its homeless survivors, the cause of the disaster and the resulting inquiry permanently dwell in the headlines, and rightly so. In construction industry news, there’s little difference. Named the ‘deadliest structural fire in the UK since the second world war’, Grenfell has pulled together various professionals from the built environment in a nationwide effort to enhance the magnification of fire safety in today’s buildings and prevent catastrophes, such as Grenfell, from surfacing again.

Following Dame Judith Hackitt’s interim post-Grenfell report on building safety, the Building Safety Bill 2022 is now making its way through Parliament. It is set to change the face of building safety regulations and, of course, will impact all stakeholders across the construction realm. In this month’s edition, we talk to Dave Maginnis, Managing Director at BriggsAmasco, about the proposed changes. This article offers his initial view on these revisions and explains how they will affect the industry. Turn to page 22 to read the full story.

Elsewhere, Naveen Sandhu, UK & Ireland Specification Manager for QUALICOATapproved system supplier Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings, explores the fire performance of architectural powder coating. Following a rise in requests for powder coating specifications that require an A1 classification for combustibility under BS EN 13501-1, Naveen explains that property stakeholders are misguidedly attempting to mitigate their risk by exceeding the current guidance, standards and legislation.

Here, he describes how this can add both complexity and cost to projects without any benefit or reduction of risk. Turn to page 24 to learn more about Naveen’s guidance on which classification is the right choice.

Last but by no means least, Iain Cox, Chair of the Business Sprinkler Alliance, joins the dots between fire safety and sustainability. Here, he explains that when a building is not made to withstand a fire, it can nullify the benefits gained from sustainable construction. Turn to page 30 for the full story.

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Barry Gray, Co-Founder and Director of Gray Design, explains what net zero is, how we can achieve it and the challenges the industrial and commercial development sectors may face.

In this article, Simon Atha, Associate Director at Boyer, looks at the general principles of the Levelling Up White Paper.

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Dave Maginnis, Managing Director at BriggsAmasco, gives his initial view on the proposed changes to the Building S afety Bill and their potential eœect on residents and the building industry itself.

Ahead of his presentation at the QUALICOAT UK & Ireland conference 2 0 2 , Naveen S andhu, UK & Ireland S pecißcation Manager for QUALICOAT- approved system supplier, Akzo Nobel Powder Coatings, explores the ßre performance of architectural powder coating.

Here, Dave Peacock, Technical Director of TÜV SÜD Building Advisory Service, discusses how BIM is transforming the construction sector.

When a building is not designed or built to withstand potentially catastrophic risks, such as ßre, it can gained from sustainable construction. The Business S prinklerAlliance explains that managing ßre safety a objectives together makes perfect sense.

Matt Neary, Glass Mineral Wool Product Manager at Knauf Insulation, looks at three key factors to consider when specifying insulation.

Henri Newman, General Manager for Remote Monitoring at Chubb, explains how remote video monitoring helped a leading provider of commercial business premises significantly reduce anti-social activity and crime during out-ofhours periods.

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NYC’s public plaza at 1221 Avenue of the Americas will become a dynamic public space and an inviting meeting spot where people can enjoy the open air and views of surrounding landmark towers.

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NE WS I N B R I E F: RSK GROUP WELCOMES RENOWNED M&E FIRM CEETECH TO ITS GROWING BUSINESS

RSK Group is expanding its existing M&E provision through the acquisition of UK-based firm Ceetech.

Ceetech designs, specifies, installs and maintains infrastructure for a wide range of public- and private-sector clients.

The company has a solid reputation for engineering excellence. The firm employs a strong team of about 70 people and has a variety of multi-millionpound design-and-build projects on its books. RSK will be able to expand its existing M&E provision by leveraging Ceetech’s expertise. By combining this with the experience of RSK’s existing consulting engineering practice, the group will be able to provide a full M&E design-anddelivery capability in-house.

PEOPLE ARCHITECTURE WINS THE DAY AS GT3 PICKS UP AWARD GT3 Architects has seen its focus on team development recognised with a prestigious nationalaward.Theßrm – which has studios in Nottingham and Newcastle – has received the ‘People Development’ award at Constructing Excellence’s national ceremony, beating nominees from across the UK. The award recognises organisations that value their workforce and ensure they maximise their team’s contribution to the business, something which GT3 Architects has nurtured through its ‘People Architecture’ approach.

Alongside a new operations andexibleworkingpolicy introduced to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice appointed a designated ‘people champion’ to lead its focus on personal and professional development.

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SSA A ARCEL HITECTURE;SBOUTIQUEMIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT IN FITZROVIA COMPLETES 101 on Cleveland, a boutique residential-led development in the heart of Fitzrovia designed by Assael Architecture, has completed.

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L o c a t e d o n Cl e v l a n d St re t , t h e o n e - a c re t r i a n g u l a r i s l a n d s i t e – c re a t e d b y t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n o f Ma r y l e b o n e a n d Fi t z ro v i a – i s s u r o u n d e d b y s t re t s o n a l t h re s i d e s a n d w a s p re v i o u s l y o c u p i e d b y a t wo - s t o re y b u i l d i n g c o m p r i s i n g s e v r a l re d u n d a n t u s e s , i n c l u d i n g a p e t ro l s t a i o n .

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STANTEC ANNOUNCES 53 PROMOTIONS

Barton Willmore, now Stantec, is celebrating its growth and development with a host of new promotions.

53 promotions have been announced. In Reading, Nina Sharp has been promoted to Planning Director and Romy Panesar to Architectural Director. Gary Stevens has been promoted to Planning Director in London, Alex Trott to Urban Design Director in Bristol and Lorraine King to Heritage Planning Director in Cambridge. An associate director role has been created, reflecting the continued growth and depth of expertise within the practice. Elsewhere, 26 associate directors have been appointed across urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, heritage planning, landscape planning, infrastructure, environmental planning, planning and practice management.

HLM ARCHITECTS STRENGTHENS TEAM

SPACE SOLUTIONS’ NEW APPOINTMENT

HLM Architects is marking the new financial year with a raft of appointments and promotions.

Claire Wakelin has been appointed to the role of Head of Education. Claire joined HLM in 2018 as the practice’s London Studio Director and Education Lead for London and the South East. Anne Daw will take up the role of Head of MMC Delivery. Since joining HLM in 2009, Anne has worked across multiple sectors. Melanie Jacobsen Cox is joining the practice as Head of Healthcare from ADP Architecture. Anna Kiho has been appointed Head of HLM’s Living & Communities Sector. Anna has contributed signißcantlyto the sector, developing an excellent understanding of the various markets, working with a range of clients. Lastly, Steven Lennon has been appointed as Head of Justice & Emergency Services following almost 15 years at HLM.

Space Solutions has appointed Tracey Bell as Senior Facilities Manager to boost its FM division.

Tracey’s appointment expands the facilities management team to over 30 and builds on skills in supporting client operations from procurement and contract management to service delivery, performance monitoring and strategic reviews. Tracey has a proven track record in delivering facilities and property management services across public and private sectors and has a background in architecture and engineering. Her former roles include Head of Estates & Facilities at Mental Health Concern Insight, National Account Manager, North for Salisbury Group and Estates & Property Manager (North) for TEP. Tracey joins an expert team that includes contract management and logistics specialist Miguel Montenegro, headed by Director of Facilities Management, Stuart Craig.

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The Palace of Westminster’s Victoria Tower Fabric Safety Project has hit an early milestone with publishing the market engagement documents, which will inform the project’s procurement process. The masonry of Victoria Tower, which is the tallest tower in the Grade I Listed Palace of Westminster, is deteriorating and represents a health and safety risk. The root cause of this is exposure every year to the freeze-thaw cycle.

Storm conditions, which are occurring more frequently, continue to weaken the structure further. Mitigation measures are currently in place, including a protective safety deck at the base of the tower. The only way to eliminate the risk is to repair the tower’s stonework, which is what this project will do.

CPW APPOINTS ACOUSTICS EXPERT TOUP D A E H RAB D N NEW DEPARTMENT

CPW has further expanded its operations and appointed two accomplished acousticians.

Jon Willmott now heads up the newly-formed acoustics department, with the support of Senior Acoustics Consultant James Large. Jon, who has been in the industry for more than 20 years, has assumed the position of Associate Director and Head of Acoustics. James, who has worked alongside Jon previously in his career, will also play a key role in driving the department’s future growth strategy.

He brings nine years of industry experience to the team, having worked on several high-profile developments, such as the refurbishment of Waterloo Train Station. in the business quarter.

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Sainsbury’s store, Greenwich Peninsula – Chetwoods’ scheme shortlisted for the Stirling Prize

Magnitude 314, Magna Park Milton Keynes – a ground-breaking logistics development for GLP that has been confirmed as the world’s first Net Zero Carbon for Construction-verified building

City of London Markets, London – a project to colocate Billingsgate, New Spitalfields and Smithfield Markets to a new site in Dagenham Dock

help in treatment and rehabilitation. How a building can give you that uplifting feeling has always fascinated me, and we are currently working on a few initiatives that explore ways of measuring this.

every last detail and created almost everything you see, from the building itself to the furniture and textiles. Mackintosh was a could be used and the techniques that could be adopted. However, the house was built in 1904 and is undergoing a major renovation as the Scottish climate has taken its toll. I used to visit this and other Mackintosh buildings during my ‘year out’ in Scotland.

Over the years at Chetwoods, we have developed our approach to to ensure we get the most out of a brief and optimise the project’s design opportunities. We always approach projects from the perspective of the three pillars of our business: design innovation and pushing the boundaries; sustainability and wellbeing; and delivery using data, digital analysis tools and technology. We look at ways of ‘turning the dial up’ in these three areas, supported by our specialist teams who help drive these s‘ tudio’, ‘thrive’ and ‘works’ elements. It’s amazing what you can achieve when you raise the expectations at the very beginning of a project, and with the right team, we can push the boundaries of what has been done before.

Having fun and being creative. We’ve all been through a lot over the last two years, but we are gregarious creatures, let’s mix again, let’s collaborate again, let’s share fresh ideas. There is a saying that when times get hard, creatives get creative. ‘Creativity is Contagious. Pass it on’! (Albert Einstein).

Go with your feeling, don’t follow set styles or predetermine anything, keep investigating new ideas, and please, please, don’t lose the ability to draw freehand to show your ideas. Don’t be worried about how good or bad you think these are – just go for it!

Getting really clear solutions in front of funds and clients, engaging with stakeholders in a language that they understand, and constantly updating things when changes occur, or even new opportunities arise. Adaptability and innovation!

One of our specialist services is taking on an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) role for clients and undertaking Life Cycle Assessments (LCA). Sometimes we’re even providing these services on projects where we’re not doing the architecture.

These opportunities help us form the environmental strategy for businesses, and being there at the beginning does allow us to plan and optimise solutions.

At this stage in your career, go for the experience, lap up as much as possible and, most importantly, have fun. Use your learning to push new ideas, sustainable thinking, and use of the latest technology – the opportunities we have through new technology are incredible. architects who will really drive this through the profession.

I would usually go straight to Gaudi’s Sagrada a F milia in Barcelona. I The biggest area project-wise that I think I will be working in of my neck stood up. But I can’t use that project as our Chairman, Laurie Chetwood, picked it as his number one in a recent interview.

It will, therefore, have to be The Hill House in Helensburgh by Charles e R nnie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, an architectural masterpiece that turns art into a home. They designed

integrates city-centre logistics and industrial into a hybrid solution that includes commercial, residential and retail. We’re working on a number of exciting schemes, and we’re looking forward to these going to site soon.

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aniel Smith, BIM Manager for Conex Bänninger, discusses the growing importance of BIM and sustainability during the design process to achieve a lower carbon footprint for projects.

It is widely known that building information modelling (BIM) is the process of creating and managing information for a complete project and incorporating that data across the entire lifecycle of that building. Conex Bänninger’s investment in BIM objects demonstrates its contribution toward green building construction by including recyclable fittings and flame-free processes to assist developers’ contributions to achieving higher green points in the design of their buildings.

As the importance of sustainable buildings increases, to further their contribution, Conex Bänninger’s new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provides those taking part the opportunity to re-evaluate the use of press-fit technology during a building’s design stage. Entitled ‘Re-assessing the implications of copper pressfitting as an alternative to copper brazing for building services’, the CPD looks at what both technologies have brought to the industry.

Serving as a blueprint to enhance a building’s energy eciency, the beneßts of BIM go beyond just time and money savings. Additional systems such as hot water solar systems and rainwater harvesting systems could be ßtted, which are becoming increasingly popular with new commercial buildings as they help meet environmental targets, all of which increase future eœorts towards sustainable construction. This is Conex Bänninger’s >B< Press, >B< Press Solar and >B< MaxiPro ßttings forACR applications can be used that With sustainable construction becoming increasingly necessary are all included in BIM objects. Additionally, Conex during a building’s lifecycle, choosing the right products and Compression and brazing solutions are also included in materials is vital for constructing a sustainable building.

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With the UK Government setting construction targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2025 and committing to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2 0 5 ; retroßtted buildings are making an impact with upgrades to insulation, improved thermal performance, energy- ecient windows and more ecient electrical and heating appliances, which have all proven to reduce carbon emissions.

According to the UK Government, the key objective to achieving these targets is to reduce capital cost and the carbon footprint from the construction and operation of the built environment, as the construction sector accounts for roughly a third of the UK’s carbon emissions and 59% of UK total waste.

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talian architecture and interior design practice Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV) has revealed the renovation of the public plaza at 1221 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. On the edge of Manhattan’s ‘Theater District’, just a few blocks away from Central Park and Rockefeller Center’s world-renowned Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Group’s plaza will transform into a spacious urban amphitheatre that will serve as a gateway to retail spaces, dining experiences and cultural activities.

The redevelopment comprises 65,000ft2 (approximately 6000m2) of retail spaces and 22,400ft2 (approximately 2000m2) of public plaza. The new spaces will establish a strong relationship with their urban context through a system of pathways that connect the area with the surrounding office buildings and the Rockefeller Center subway station, one of the city’s busiest hubs. The renovation is expected to be completed by the end of 2022.

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concourse plaza located on the level below. ACPV’s vision for the underutilised area is a multi-purpose outdoor space that elevates the urban experience of office workers, visitors and subway riders alike.

A single staircase will connect the street level and the lower plaza seamlessly, offering ample seating for people to relax in the open air. “The staircase provides generous spaces to foster spontaneous social interaction and emphasises the continuity between the east plaza and the concourse plaza, also reinforced by the meticulous selection of materials for both areas,” says Architect and Co-Founder of ACPV, Patricia Viel.

The key design objective for the east plaza is to improve the walkway leading to the 1221 Avenue of the Americas building’s entrance. “In harmony with the building’s architecture, the east plaza will articulate a new architectural language designed to bring clarity, coherence and a refined style across all its elements – including lighting, landscape and public amenities,” adds Architect and Co-Founder of ACPV, Antonio Citterio.

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Newly-created retail spaces and improved street and subway access will transform the concourse plaza into a destination in its own right.

“The redevelopment is envisioned as a flexible area that is able to respond to people’s ever-changing needs, attracting both residents and visitors to the city,” explains Architect and ACPV’s partner in charge of the project, Joseph Montaleone.

“From a retail perspective, since this building was first developed, the Avenue of the Americas has completely changed for the public from a corporate corridor to a pathway between Bryant Park and Central Park, Fifth Avenue and Times Square,” concludes Bill Edwards, Rockefeller Group’s Executive Vice President of Core Holdings. “Space that was once designed for corporations has been adapted for new uses, and we’re thrilled to have this blank canvas for innovative brands to explore and the public to enjoy.”

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he design intentions of L’Imaginaire are broken down through the different thematic areas, standing out from each other for their theatrical and singular character. Once linked by an intuitive and equally fun route, these different areas are transformed into a journey through the worlds of games, bringing together mythical characters and settings.

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between the real and the fantasy worlds while acting as a signature of the boutique’s design. The innovative addition of a coffee counter at the entrance creates a multisensory experience while also creating opportunities for sharing between the various enthusiasts.

Then, the circulation and product presentation spaces are delimited by coloured regions on the ground and aerial structures, allowing users and employees to navigate freely and instinctively through the departments. At the end of the course, a huge counter inspired by genius bars brings together the greatest connoisseurs, eager to answer all your questions.

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Perron’s design mission was, therefore, to build an experience in itself that would make it possible to remove the shopping centre atmosphere and offer enthusiasts a space for meetings and exchanges that helps them to escape from the real world. The design firm’s team also had the opportunity to work on the design of the Quebec branch, which puts forward an equally unique concept.

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n recent years, European and UK Governments have committed to reaching net zero and reducing greenhouse gases by mid-century.

This article will highlight these commitments and explain precisely what net zero is, how it can be achieved, what a net-zero building is, and the challenges the industrial and commercial development sectors may face.

Government commitments

In May 2019, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), a non-departmental public body that advises the UK Government, recommended that the UK should aim to be net zero on all greenhouse gases by 2050. This would keep the nation in line with the 2016 Paris Agreement.

In the Paris Agreement, Governments agreed to keep global warming below 2°C and to make eœorts to keep it to 1 . 5 ºC. S ince then, the commitment to 1 . 5 °C has been conßrmed by world leaders at both the G7 and the G20 in 2021, as well as by all parties at COP26 in 2021.

What is net zero?

Net zero refers to balancing greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. There are three diœerent routes to achieving net zero, reducing existing emissions, actively removing greenhouse gases or mitigating against emissions through other proactive means, e.g. planting trees.

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Why net zero?

In many sectors of the economy, technology exists that can bring emissions to zero. Electricity, for example, can be created using renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro etc.

Transport systems, well-insulated homes and industrial processes that run on electricity rather than gas can all help meet the objective of netzero emissions.

In contrast, aviation and agriculture have limited technology, and it’s unlikely that emissions will be brought to zero soon. To counter this, an equivalent amount of CO2 will need to be reduced, and due to this, the target becomes net zero for the whole economy.

Defining net zero in construction

Informed by the Paris Agreement, The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) launched its ‘Net ZeroCarbonBuildings:AFrameworkDeßnition¶ document at the Houses of Parliament in 2019. The documentdeßneswhatachievingnet-zerocarbon emissions means in terms of the construction of a building and its operation and how to reduce embodied carbon levels – embodied carbon refers toCO¸emissionsassociatedwithmaterialsand construction processes throughout the lifecycle of a building project.

The framework sets out deßnitions and principles around two approaches to net-zero carbon buildings:

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Net-zero carbon for construction: when the amount of CO 2 associated with a building’s product and construction stages up to practical completion is zero or negative, through offsets or the net export of onsite renewable energy Net-zero carbon for operational energy: when the amount of CO 2 associated with the building’s operational energy on an annual basis is zero or negative.

Challenges

Keeping all the above in mind, we must assess how it can be applied in the industrial and commercial development sectors.

1. Industrial

According to the 2020 UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report, the industrial sector accounted for less than 9% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. Informed by this, the Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy expects to reduce industrial emissions by two-thirds by 2035 and 90% by 2050.

The real challenge and opportunity for the sector will be to combine carbon focus with efforts to improve its productivity.

This may result in companies reassessing their entire manufacturing lifecycle, which could mean changing supply chains.

Before a company begins this process, several key areas need to be considered.

When designing products, companies should seek to reduce cost and waste during production and include new materials in the design process. With raw material selection, ethical and sustainable materials could be used. The production process should be seen as an opportunity to improve operational eciency and reduce waste while implementing smart production technologies and using renewable energy sources. New shipping plans could reduce carbon footprints by choosing local suppliers where possible.

In the aftermarket, companies could shift towards the circular economy model by providing spare parts, repair, recycling and disposal services to other companies or governing bodies.

2. Commercial development

According to the UKGBC Net Zero framework, there are currently no UK commercial buildings considered net zero in both construction and operation. There are two main areas of interest within the sector: existing buildings and new buildings.

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has led to the assumption that replacing existing buildingswith energy-ecient alternatives will reduce carbon emissions.

However, there’s growing support that retroßtting existing structures to increa energyeciencymaybe preferable, given the embodied carbon involved in the initial construction of those structures, as well as the carbon cost of demolition.

The energy-efficiency measures intended to improve the operational emissions performance of existing buildings, announced in the Heat and Building Strategy, can be seen as an acknowledgement that retrofitting existing buildings may be more favourable than the demolition and reconstruction of existing buildings to higher standards.

It’s no surprise that new buildings are a large part of the net-zero conversation, given how the current built environment contributes to global carbon emissions.

One example of industry collaboration to change current practice is within the UK Building Regulations, which would seek to mandate a whole-life carbon assessment and limit embodied carbon emissions as part of the building design process. The proposal aims to normalise the calculation, reporting and limitation of embodied carbon emissions from the beginning of a project.

With the increasing pressure placed on organisations to reduce their embodied carbon, companies or contractors might consider a carbon budget for a construction project. This would require parties to agree upon a carbon budget and includes associated provisions to ensure progress against the budget is monitored and reported on. Although this isn’t currently widely used, it is an option that provides a valuable framework to discuss and consider in construction projects.

Summary

While future policies for reducing carbon emissions are still in development, this shouldn’t give reason to delay ambitious, forward-thinking organisations.

Companies that operate in the industrial and commercial development sectors that quickly align their purpose and strategy around sustainability, using guidance from the likes of the UKGBC, stand a much better chance of reaching net zero before new Government sanctions and regulations are introduced that could quickly impact its business.

Net zero can only be achieved by making conscious decisions to reduce CO2 levels throughout the construction process, from the design stage to project aftercare, while being adequately supported by the Government. By doing this, we can transform the industrial and commercial development sectors to be leading examples in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly economy.

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REFORMING THE PLANNING SYSTEM IN ENGLAND

Changes will be introduced to improve democracy and engagement and secure clear benefits for neighbourhoods and local people.

In 2020, following the publication of the Government’s Planning White Paper, Planning for the Future, we had high hopes for the reform of the The major policy vacuum from a planning planning system – something which was urgently required to address perspective concerns strategic planning. the housing crisis, specifically the shortage of affordable housing, Even prior to the 2020 Planning White and economic inactivity on high streets and elsewhere throughout Paper, the development industry had the country, writes Simon Atha, Associate Director at Boyer (part of long been pushing for the ‘principle’ of Leaders Romans Group). development to be established through the BOYER

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ver the many months that have followed, however, it has become clear that there will be no Planning Bill, contrary to the announcement in the Queen’s Speech in May last year, and that the ‘tidying up’ of the planning system will instead be made through ‘levelling up’ legislation.

And so, February’s Levelling Up White Paper has taken on far greater significance for the planning and development industry. Still, while it acknowledges that reform of the planning system is required, it contains very little detail as to what the shape of the reform will take.

The announcements with the white paper, which refer to planning, can be summarised as follows:

Engagement with infrastructure providers in plan-making will increase.

On strategic planning

Changes to the planning system will secure enhanced social and economic outcomes by fostering beautiful places that people can be proud of and will support environmental protection, including the transition to net zero.

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Further support will be provided for the re-use of brownfield land for development.

On infrastructure

‘Project Speed’ will improve the delivery of critical major infrastructure projects, including new hospitals, schools and roads A new infrastructure levy will be introduced to enable local authorities to capture value from development more efficiently to secure affordable housing and infrastructure.

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Local Plan process. This would involve each local planning authority creating growth areas in their Local Plans, within which any sites would automatically be granted outline planning permission in principle following the adoption of the plan.

However, concerns were raised about this aspect of the Planning White Paper, specifically in relation to a reduction of public involvement in the planning process. Furthermore, defeat at the Chesham and Amersham by-election last year also focused minds on greenfield development. Consequently, these more controversial proposals have been substantially watered down.

The current aspiration to ‘tidy up’ is a far cry from the Government’s announcements, following the success of the 2019 election, that it would put forward an ambitious reform of the planning system. We need so much more than ‘tidying up’ to address the housing crisis and very pertinent issue of inequality and to deliver on the promises made to the electorate.

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Therefore, the proposed appointment of a Building Safety Regulator to essentially Many amendments will need to be highlight potentially problematic issues considered before returning to the House of before they take a serious hold must Commons and subject to a vote. But whilst the devil remains in the detail, and greater be seen as a positive. The appointee’s remit will include overseeing buildings’ scrutiny is required to secure satisfactory safety and performance systems. consensus, the general principles thus far They will also advise Government on outlined in the proposal would appear to be eminently sensible. Ultimately, this bill looks Building Regulation changes, with built like it will provide what many of us in the environment risk identification a key aspect of the role. It’s a proposal that industry have been seeking for a good while makes perfect sense, giving residents now, namelyproperclarißcation ofBuilding peace of mind that the individual or Fire Regulations. organisation tasked with looking out for Responsibility their interests has official authority to encourage building competency.

The appointment of a Building Safety Levelling-up Secretary Michael Gove’s Regulator – as part of the HSE – and the creation of a remediation fund to Residential Property Development Tax protect leaseholders are among the draft will help fuel the Building Safety Fund.

Some of these charges might still be met legislation’s key proposals. Through no fault of their own, leaseholders have been by the Home Builders Federation, which has committed to funding remediation hit with huge bills to correct claddingF C _ A M AY

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works on all of their buildings over 11m where there are fire safety concerns. The proposal was announced in the hope it might offset a move by Mr Gove to impose a 4% levy on house-builders’ annual profits if the industry didn’t come up with its own remediation proposal.

There is now much industry debate about the backdating of remediation work. The Home Building Federation’s three-point plan pledges to include projects from 1st January, 2000.

However, it’s mooted that building remediations could apply to developments built 30 years ago. Unsurprisingly, this has raised concerns within the insurance market. There have been a number of Building Regulation amendments since the 1990s, which would make settling issues of compliance and liability a potentially painstaking process. Let us hope a consensus is agreed upon as part of the published Building Safety Bill.

No price on safety

From a roofing contractor’s point of view, we hope the regulations clarify the demarcation of a wall and a roof upstand.

Although there is much to be discussed before it is agreed, the new legislation is likely to lead to higher component costs due to the additional expense involved with non-combustible materials.

The Building Safety Bill is a huge undertaking for the Government and the construction industry. Its blueprint was provided by Dame Judith Hackitt’s interim post-Grenfell report on building

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safety, in which she called for a ‘golden thread of information’ to ensure original building design intent is recorded and preserved.

Published in 2018, the Building a Safer Future report contained more than 50 recommendations for the delivery of a more robust regulatory system, specifically related to high-rise buildings.

It’s heartening to note that the Building Safety Bill has taken on board a number of the recommendations. Will this lead to a ‘radical rethink’ of the entire regulatory system, as called for

by Dame Judith in her report?

Only time will tell. However, if one of the long-term outcomes of the Government’s overall review of building safety is greater collaboration between all sectors of the construction industry, then it would definitely represent a cultural change for the better.

Much time and consideration have been invested in the Building Safety Bill’s drafting, and much is at stake. It will now be up to the construction industry to work alongside the Government to ensure the approved legislation makes clear its requirements for the sector’s stakeholders and, most importantly, enshrines the safety of the occupiers of high-rise buildings.

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1716. In the single burn test (EN 13823) in Scotland, effective October 2019).

After all four tests, PPC achieves a the total heat release, total smoke This includes apartment blocks, care production, fire and smoke growth rates homes, residential schools, hospitals and A2-s1, d0 classification when applied at student accommodation. industry-standard film thicknesses. It must be within the limits prescribed.

As a result, the removal of aluminium does not contribute to fire, there is little Furthermore, there should be no lateral or no smoke production and there is no flame spread, flaming droplets and composite panels (ACM) containing flaming debris. sustained falling particles in EN 13823. ammable cores from 4 3 5 high- rise F C _ A M AY

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However, changing the percentage of organic compounds (typically around 50%) would negatively impact the overall performance of the coating. There would be a loss of colour, gloss degradation and chalking of the film, for example, after only a short period of exposure.

Leading to costly implications for building owners – either leave as they are or be forced to re-coat or replace.

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A2-s1, d0 classification. This is sufficient to comply with amended Building Regulations 2010 (Approved Document B: Fire Safety) November 2018 and accepted as providing the necessary protection from the surface spread of flames on high-rise and other legislated buildings.

Ultimately, PPC does not promote combustibility or fire spread when tested to BS EN 1501-1. This is further supported by the testing required for London Underground approval, often lauded as a barometer of fire safety.

QUALICOAT UK & Ireland firmly believes that the perceived reduction in risk is not necessarily mitigated by moving from A2-s1, d0 classification to A1.

Irrespective of the classification achieved in BS EN 1501-1 tests, it is critical that the complete cladding system is specified, configured and installed correctly.

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BIM, CAD & DIGITISATION

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ajor building construction projects are expensive and highly complex, involving multiple parties, thousands of personnel and many years. They can, therefore, be fraught with challenges, typically resulting in project delays, cost overruns and other setbacks that ultimately compromise ROI. Building information modelling (BIM) helps to minimise these

risks by creating a multi-dimensional digital representation of a project’s physical and functional characteristics.

This includes scheduling, costs and facility management data, alongside operation phase KPIs and ROI analysis.

These multiple data dimensions are maintained as a single ‘source-of-truth’ – changes made to any project element trigger updates to related elements.

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BIM facilitates the effective management of a project throughout the entire lifecycle. The immediate identification of potential conflicts during the design phase means that they can be addressed well before construction commences. It also enables the creation of multiple ‘what-if’ scenarios to evaluate alternative approaches – enabling active collaboration. It can also contribute to the realisation of larger project goals, such as improved energy efficiency, healthier environments for occupants and increased environmental sustainability.

Profit drivers

The adoption of BIM offers several significant advantages to investors, owners and asset managers. Our German colleagues undertook a survey of contractors who have implemented BIM. The three leading benefits it identified included the reduction of project errors and omissions, increased collaboration with project owners and design firms and an enhanced image of their firm among current and prospective clients.

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1. Better asset quality and usability: the BIM methodology helps to keep activities focused on KPIs as defined by the investor or asset holder, and to embed lifecycle analytics and operational metrics into the earliest stage of a project.

2. Greater project efficiency: by centralising all project-related data and virtualising communication and collaboration, BIM provides all parties with continuous access to accurate and up-to-date project information. Project scheduling is more accurate and easier to monitor, supporting more efficient and streamlined processes with traceable responsibilities and visual coordination.

3. Improved information and decision management: BIM combines virtual inspections and visualised information in a way that facilitates understanding by building owners and investors. This can dramatically reduce the number of changes and corrective actions, greatly improving the likelihood that a project will be completed on schedule and within budget.

4. Increased transparency: the transparency of project information generated by BIM makes it easier to identify and resolve discrepancies and errors related to design, materials, construction and documentation. Model checks about spatial, material, cost and schedule issues provide building

owners and investors with increased insight into their project, allowing them to communicate more effectively with engineers and architects, thus increasing accountability. Operational safety, regulatory and legal issues are clearly documented so that asset holders have a clear understanding of all relevant matters.

5. Uprated sustainability outcomes: BIM supports the interoperation between architects, engineers and facility managers in evaluating multiple energy usage scenarios in the context of other project requirements and adjusting construction specifications and materials to maximise natural resource efficiencies. This can result in reduced operating expenses as well as a higher asset value (e.g. by supporting a higher level of sustainability certification).

6. Overall operational excellence: models can serve as an object-related database for systems that allow data from actual operations to be fed into and out of the BIM model. This allows for further BIM model refinement and modifications to lifecycle management practices and generates updated performance benchmarks.

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to note that these key benefits will only be achieved when the BIM methodology is properly implemented and executed in the three dimensions of strategy, tactics and operation throughout a project’s entire lifecycle.

ISO 19650 is an international standard for managing information over the whole lifecycle of a built asset using BIM. It contains all the same principles and high-level requirements as the UK BIM Framework and is closely aligned with the old UK 1192 standards. The UK BIM Framework provides an overarching approach to implementing BIM in the UK, developed by BSI, CDBB and the UK BIM Alliance. ISO 19650 represents a significant step forward in standardising information management requirements on projects using BIM within an internationally-agreed set of concepts and principles.

Building information modelling (BIM) has revolutionised the construction industry as it can significantly increase efficiency and reduce construction costs during the planning, design and execution process.

By enabling issues to be identified and resolved before construction begins at site level, this mitigates risks associated with time and cost due to waste materials and abortive time on site, whilst delivering environmentally-sustainable buildings.

Intelligent BIM is not just a new level of design documentation but is the ‘digital backbone’ of the physical asset that supports the monitoring, management and optimisation of the construction cycle.

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BUILD FOCUS: SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT

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SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENT

At a t i m e w h e n c l i m a t e a c t i o n i s n e d e d t o p re v n t i r e v r s i b l e c o n s e q u e n c e s f o r g l o b a l w a r m i n g , a c h a n g e i n t h e a p r o a c h t o t h e b u i l t e n v i r o n m e n t t o m a ke b u i l d i n g s l o w c a r b o n a n d m o r e r e s i l i e n t h a s b e c o m e a ke y part of this chal enge.

FIRE SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY MUST SHARE COMMON GOALS With the UN indicating it w as responsibqe for sw of the w orqdfs C O 2 output in 2020 1, the built environment needs to act now to meet its sustainable development goals. But as we move towards these goals with the addition of natural construction materials, greater insulation and low-carbon heat options, it should not be at the expense of fire performance: I ain C ox d C hair of the B u siness Sprinkqer A qqianced ex pqains that managing fire safety and energy objectiv es together makes perfect sense. When a building is not designed or built to withstand potentially catastrophic risksd su ch as fired it can nu qqify the benefits gained from sustainable construction.

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ALTHOUGH RETIRED, IAIN COX IS STILL ACTIVE IN THE FIRE SAFETY SECTOR, WORKING IN VARIOUS BODIES AND COMMITTEES TO PROMOTE FIRE SAFETY IN GENERAL, ESPECIALLY P RO M O TI N G TH I RD P A RTY C E RTI F I C ATI O N A N D THE GREATER USE OF SPRINKLERS. HE IS THE VI C E C H A I R O F TH E N ATI O N A L F I RE SP RI N K L E R NETWORK AND LEADS THE SPRINKLER WATER LIAISON GROUP.

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TECHNICAL INSIGHT: INSULATION

THE LINK BETWEEN INSULATION MATERIAL AND PERFORMANCE

prevented. This is because it adapts to minor imperfections in the substrate, friction fits between building elements, knits together at the joints and will ThereareanumberofinsuqaDonmateriaqsavaiqabqeonthemarket:Asthe accommodate movement without reguqaDonsandstandardsgoverningbuiqdingdesignbecomestricterdarchitects creating gaps. All of which makes it easier andspecifiersmustunderstandhowthesemateriaqsactuaqqyperforminthe to install correctly, ensuring it delivers reaqorqd: w SodattM eary N dqass G ineraq M Wooqrodu P ctanager M atKnauf its intended thermal performance for the nsu I qaDondqooksatthreekeyfactorstoconsiderwhenspecifyinginsuqaDon: lifetime of the building.

KNAUF INSULATION Another factor to consider is the deterioration of materials over time. here are two groups of mainstream But, in reality, declared performance Blowing agent migration is a known insulation materials; mineral wool doesn’t always translate into ‘as-built’ phenomenon where the blowing agents insulation (glass and rock), and oilperformance. In fact, an insulation material contained within the closed cells of PIR based rigid foam board insulation (PIR is with a lower lambda value may allow more and PUR insulation escape, reducing most common, as well as PUR, phenolic, heat to escape than one with a higher a product’s thermal performance.

EPS and XPS ) . Architects and specißers maylambda once it’s been installed.

As a result, manufacturers of these have a favoured material based on thermal That’s because some insulants are easier products are required by ISO and BS EN performance, but that performance may to install correctly than others, and incorrect standards to use accelerated ageing not be as clear cut as you think. installationcanleadtoairgapsthataœect test methods and statistics to minimise performance. Oil-based rigid PIR or phenolic this risk to long-term performance.

Opt for real vs theoretical boardsdon¶tex,soanyimperfectionsin The thermal performance of EPS and thermal performance construction, such as mortar snots, mean the XPS can also be reduced by damage The thermal conductivity of a material boardswon¶tsitushagainstthesubstrate. from thermoplastic membranes, sun is known as its lambda value. In theory, They also need to be cut to size, and joints exposure and high temperatures. the lower the lambda value, the better must be sealed. Timbers can also bow and Unless it has become mechanically because less heat is lost through the shrink, creating air gaps that weren’t there damaged or saturated during a severe building fabric. So, PIR and phenolic at installation because the insulation and leak, research has shown that mineral wool insulation can be considered ‘better’ sealants cannot accommodate movement. insulation’s thermal performance does because they achieve a lower thermal In comparison, mineral wool insulation not degrade over time. This means it will conductivity in a thinner profile for a is inherently flexible. By installing deliver the expected level of performance given construction. it slightly oversized, air gaps are for the lifetime of the building.

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Focus on fire safety

The safest and simplest way to Thermal performance remains minimiseßreriskistousenonthe primary role of insulation, combustible insulation, whatever but to meet the demands of the height of the building. modern, high-performance Don’t forget buildings, it must also contribute to fire safety. sustainability To help architects and All insulation materials are specißers determinewhethera intended to reduce building productwilladd to orreduce ßre operational carbon, but risk, all UKCA and CE-marked architects and specißers must materials are given a Euroclass also consider the embodied reaction to ßre classißcation. carbon of products. There are no This measures whether a regulations governing embodied material will ignite, produce carbon yet, but the UK’s binding smoke or aming droplets.The net-zero commitments means classißcations range from Fthey’re inevitable. (easily ammable/the lowest) The best place to start is by to A1 (non-combustible/ looking at the raw materials the highest). In England and used in the manufacture of Scotland, only materials with insulation. For example, rigid an A1 or A2-s1, d0 Euroclass boards are produced using reaction to ßre classißcation oil-based ingredients, whilst are non-combustible. glass and rock mineral wool This is important because insulation are made from Building Regulations ban the materials that come from either use of combustible materials naturally-abundant sources on certain buildings over 18m or are recycled. In the case of tall in England and restrict glass mineral wool, recycled their use on buildings over glass from locally-collected 11m in Scotland. This means and processed household only mineral wool with an A1 or bottles and jars make up to A2-s1, d0 Euroclass reaction to around 80% of its content. glass mineral wool insulation fire classification can be used Another consideration is can be compressed during on these projects, and because how the product obtains its manufacture, so there’s more they are non-combustible, thermal resistance. Oil-based product per pack or per pallet. they will not contribute to the rigid boards, such as PIR, This means more insulation development or spread of fire PUR and phenolic, contain can be transported in one go, should it occur. pentane, which has a global reducing the number of trucks This contrasts with oil-based warming potential (based on on the roads and transportrigid board insulation, which levels of embodied carbon) related carbon emissions. is combustible. PIR insulation that is five or 10 times more Of course, depending on typically achieves between a harmful than CO 2 . Whereas the application, architects and B and an F Euroclass reaction glass and rock mineral wool specifiers may also need to to fire classification, PUR insulation simply use trapped consider other specification and Phenolic fall between air so has a global warming criteria, such as acoustic categories B and E, and potential of zero. performance and indoor air EPS and XPS into E or F Then there are transport quality – both of which mineral (easily flammable). emissions. Unlike rigid boards, wool also scores highly on.

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When deciding on the best insulation solution, remember that focusing on a single performance measure means you may inadvertently compromise on other factors. So, always look at performance holistically, and choose the only insulation solution that delivers the best combination of proven realworld thermal performance, non-combustibility, sustainability and comfort: glass and rock mineral wool.

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SECURITY & BUILDING ACCESS

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dedicated and reliable CCTV monitoring and 24/7 remote surveillance and the quickest response to incidents.

Another important requirement was to balance security with customer service through an out-of-hours concierge service to allow access to tenants and contractors.

Ultimately, Workspace was looking for more than a security supplier. With the large portfolio of commercial premises it owns, Workspace wanted a security partner that could provide a dedicated account management team and the reassurance that their properties would obtain the highest levels of protection.

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The requirement

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Chubb offers a dedicated network of alarm-receiving centres. Here, Chubb’s monitoring operators review and record live images from monitored systems remotely and initiate an agreed action to any security incidents identified.

The operators can see real-time events across the entire portfolio of properties through a dedicated video wall at the monitoring centre, which displays live activity across prioritised office locations during out-of-office hours and respond accordingly. The dedicated experts work on a standalone desk with a proactive LCD video wall consisting of eight monitors viewing four Workspace sites per monitor which actively observe highrisk doors and entrances.

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analysis on site and remotely, electronic and manned security services, weekly and monthly CCTV and intruder activity reports and regular customer visits to ensure all customer requirements are being met and, where required, adjustments for specific premises are made.

The result

Dependent upon the situation or alarm activation, the monitoring operators have the option to deploy a dedicated keyholding responder to any Workspace centre to investigate and report back to the team the reasons for the alarm notification or to escalate for support based upon incidents and agreed levels of response.

Chubb also provides a remote concierge service to support the out-of-hours operations of the Workspace centres. The CCTV system is integrated with the onsite access control equipment enabling the monitoring centre team to verify legitimate tenants and contractors before permitting secured and monitored access.

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The value of reliable, proactive real-time monitoring is proven when you take a look at the incidents it has prevented.

During a recent offence, Chubb’s monitoring operators recognised a known offender who had committed offences across the Workspace estate entering the premises by tailgating a genuine customer through the entrance doors.

The quick-thinking and rapid response of the operators led them to call the Police to apprehend the offender whilst simultaneously dispatching the assigned keyholding mobile guard to intervene.

While the Police attended the premises to conduct a search, Chubb’s operators located the offender by actively monitoring the CCTV system.

The offender was detained by the Police as he attempted to leave the premises with stolen items and subsequently received a custodial.

This is just one example of the hard work, training and development of the dedicated Workspace team.

The operators recognised, observed, reacted and handled the event in realtime. This has proven to Workspace Group that Chubb is diligent, attentive and takes ownership of all incidents from start to finish.

Following the incident, Darren Baker, Head of Security at Workspace, commented: “The timely response of the Chubb team has again resulted in the arrest of a known offender who had already committed two offences across our portfolio. By actively monitoring the highrisk doors, recognising the offender and contacting the Police, the team’s actions resulted directly in the arrest of a prolific offender.”

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TALLEST BUILDING IN THE EUROPEAN UNION RELIES ON HID MOBILE ACCESS HID Global’s Unified Access Control solution serves touchless capabilities to tenants using different credential types and technologies.

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ID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has announced the successful implementation of its HID Mobile Access solution and mobile-enabled readers in Varso Place, the site of the tallest skyscraper in the European Union, which allows more than 7000 people to move more freely and securely throughout the building.

Located in Warsaw, Poland, Varso Place is HB Reavis’ latest development and most ambitious project to date.

Designed by world-famous British architect firm Foster + Partners, it comprises three buildings in a 144,000m 2 area.

The project’s showstopper is the fully-glazed, 53-storey Varso Tower standing over 310m tall. The mixed-use site features prestigious office and public spaces on ground levels, including shops, restaurants and an observation deck at the top of Varso Tower.

Due to the size and scope of the project, HB Reavis – a renowned international

workspace developer – sought a single access system for the entire building so that every tenant would have a simple, easy-to-use, onestop solution for security management. It wanted to move away from tenants having to use a traditional keyfob or card-based solution and rather implement a hightech system that also allows for the management of digital credentials using smartphones as a primary form factor.

The solution of choice included HID Mobile Access and mobile-enabled readers from HID Global, which are equipped with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies, as well as a Software Development Kit (SDK) that integrates with HB Reavis’ More App. The app covers all building services from concierge services, events, room booking systems, car or bike sharing and, of course, easy access when people enter and exit and move around.

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time as requirements change, HB Reavis is able to maximise the long-term benefit of mobile security. The mobile, contactless solution – which supports Android and iOSbased smartphones – has been particularly beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic as it minimises surface contact and the human-to-human interaction that is typical when issuing and managing physical cards and keyfobs.

“Not only does mobile access provide state-ofthe-art security control, but there is also no need to remember to take a pass with you when you leave home or move around the building.

When security is based on the phone, it is frictionless because people always have their phones with them,” says Jakub Kacer, Security Manager at HB Reavis.

With the support of HID Global, HB Reavis can ensure a seamless access control solution that enhances the user experience for tenants and employees at Varso Place who access the building’s facilities every day.

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CRITTALL’S T60 WINDOWS MEET OXFORD CHALLENGE A new building in the grounds of historic Trinity College, O x fordd iqqu strates how stJcentu ry env ironmentaq performance can be married seamlessly with traditional aesthetic requirements.

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I m proving both security and accessibility, TO R M A X was recently contracted to remove two manual doors at the Slick Stitch head offices and replace them with new, single-sliding automatic entrance systems. Contained in a compact casing that measures j u st 100mm high, the doors are powered by two in-house-designed iM o tion 2202 operators, delivering whisper-quiet, reliable performance.

E n suring a high level of protection, the doors incorporate a secure electromechanical lock i ng mechanism, which TO R M A X interfaced with Slick Stitch’ s existing access control system. The existing manual doors to the staff entrance and main reception both needed upgrading, particularly as the security lock s had become worn over time. Providing a more aesthetically-attractive solution, the TO R M A X entrances bring light into the lobby areas whilst the black powdercoated profile perfectly offsets the new signage. “ T he upgraded reception is considerably smarter and is certainly more befitting of our position as the number one apparel personalisation fulfilment business in the U K ,” comments Pete G w ilt, Production M a nager for Slick Stitch.

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he use of conventional DPC within a cavity wall at changes in level and abutments can be problematic at the best of times. Still, when the masonry skins are out of alignment, the position is even worse.

Such problems can be banished by using warranted preformed Cavitrays. Approved preformed Cavitrays are self-supporting, so they require no support from the inside skin. At what height the inside skin coursing occurs makes no difference, and if skins are out of alignment, preformed Cavitrays still function.

The same applies if the cavity width varies.

Cavitray upstands are hinge-biased to take up the as-found cavity dimension, promoting compatibility and conformity. Importantly, as every tray is moulded and thus correctly proßled, there need be no arisings of distortion, sagging, misshaping, damage or puncturing.

When Cavitrays are used with metal, stone or concrete lintels, one eliminates the variances Type C Cavitrays are available to suit all lintel that occur with roll DPC cut and shaped on site. types and styles, and all cavity widths Preformed Type C Cavitrays always harmonise with the window head construction/lintel choice, so the build detail is always consistent and always correct. Both skins remain independent of Both are regional terms used to describe a deviance in level each other. between the two skins of a cavity wall. According to textbooks, they Importantly, Type C Cavitrays for use with should not occur, as every three bricks laid in the outer leaf should all styles of lintel have extended ends that match the height of one block laid on the inside skin. The reality is project beyond the wall opening by 300mm different. It is more common for skins to drift out of level, and the on each side. These extended ends serve problem is known by many names in addition to the above. two purposes. Firstly, they provide adequate CAVITY TRAYS shelter for whatever reveal closing method is deployed. Secondly, the 300mm projection ensures a naturally-occurring brick perp joint beyond the opening width is always located to accommodate the stopend in the optimum position. Accordingly, if lintels with only 150mm bearings (such as those within the 900 to 1600mm length range) are used, the 300mm tray continuance always secures a perp in the right place (acknowledging with standard bricks that the first perp can be beyond the lintel end).

Finally, preformed Type C Cavitrays can be supplied with a drip lip moulded to the tray front in a position to coincide with the top of the window or door frame. Thus, the recommendation within NHBC 6.1D6b to provide a lip at this point is fulfilled automatically.

Cavity Trays of Yeovil offers Cavitray scheduling and delivers trays packaged per plot, so there is no waste and stocks and costs are controlled. Importantly, the builder benefits from a consistent construction detail – every time.

Preformed Cavitrays are accompanied with performance warranty and can design out risk by banishing pigs and gorrets. Cavity Trays is based in Yeovil, Somerset, and is the only UK tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval.

There’s an enlightening ‘CPD silent study’ that looks at horizontal and curved-head openings.

It can currently be accessed free on the Cavity Trays website. Simply select ‘View Seminars’, Cavity Trays of Yeovil manufactures straight, concave and then click on ‘Windows and Door Openings’. convex trays to suit cavity wall openings, parapet walls, Also, see the CT 200-page technical manual changes of level and balcony intersections that can be delivered to your door upon request.

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A sustainable solution

The foundation of Osmo wood finishes is based upon purified and refined natural resources, which are carefully harvested into natural oils and hard waxes. Osmo products contain natural vegetable oils to help nourish the wood and retain flexibility. Depending on the product, they might include linseed oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil as well as thistle oil. The interior range of hard wax oil products also contains natural plant waxes – carnauba wax and candelilla wax – offering wear resistance and repellency. Furthermore, Osmo’s extensively-cleaned pigments have been approved for use in the food industry.

Choosingtherightfinish

Osmo’s mission is to preserve the natural beauty and durability of wood with only the highest quality and environmentally-friendly products. Products made from wood – from flooring to furniture – are made from organic matter, so they will continue to need nourishment to ensure the product stays in the best possible condition, both aesthetically and structurally. Osmo’s advice is to make use of a high-quality finish full of natural ingredients to complement the wood’s properties. This will ensure that the wood continues to breathe and respond well to environmental conditions, removing any possibility of cracking and blistering.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT SUSTAINABLE WOOD FINISH Consumers today are more conscious than ever about the sustainability credentials of the products they buy and use. There is a clear trend for switching to more sustainable and environmentally-friendly products. That’s why so many people turn to Osmo when looking for a wood finish, as it’s not only high quality, durable and easy to maintain but also made from sustainable ingredients.

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FSC certification

Osmo supports sustainable forestry and works diligently to ensure that the origin of timbers used can be proven.

To help improve, and with natural resources in mind, Osmo has taken on the high standard of FSC certification for certain products. In choosing an Osmo product, you can be reassured that the product is not just good for wood but good for the environment too.

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Le ading I t alian render manufacturer, Fassa Bortolo, has recently completed work on TY Belgrave H o use in the popular tourist town of Aberystwyth, Wales.

The 15 0 m 2 guest house required a facade facelift, which needed to blend in with the rest of the pastel and nautical-themed properties on the Aberystwyth seafront.

Alongside this, it was also essential to ke ep the signature white profiling around the windows to tie in with the other buildings. G i ven the tight timeframe, Stephen G o re, Business D e velopment M a nager for Fassa across the west of the U K , specified a through colour render, which would eliminate the need for paint coats. Fassacouche in R o gnes was used to give the building a warm yellow hue, with Fassacouche in E x tra White ( B ianchissimo) then used to add the contrasting window bands. This was then finished with a protecting coat of I S 5 1 0 clear sealer.

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H a ving sold the company he helped create to M i Tek in 2017, Scott Chambers, M a naging D i rector of M i Tek M e zzanine Systems, has take n the decision to retire. “ I t was always my intention to step down when the time was right,” says Scott, “ a nd, with the company at the top of its game, that time has come. We have j u st had our best year ever, with turnover double that of our nearest competitor.” Tak i ng the reins as M a naging D i rector is M a tt Lo veday, formerly O p erations D i rector and a member of the M i Tek team since 2005 . “ I n collaboration with our M i Tek colleagues in N o rth America, I ’ m delighted to hand over to M a tt Lo veday,” explains Scott. “ Ev eryone in the industry who k n ows him will k n ow that he’ s the right man for the position.

H e ’ s driven in upholding our reputation for excellent quality, continuous innovation and business integrity.”

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Unusual balcony design.

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A complete system thermal break

The special demands of the Triptych Bankside semicircular balcony profiling required bespoke Isokorb T type SK units designed with specific positional load capacities, using built-in steel reinforcement. The T type SK is a complete system structural thermal break for concrete-to-steel connectivity.

At present, no other UK product for concrete-to-steel applications satisfies the necessary load-bearing requirements or meets the current and future thermal performance required by building standards (Part L).

The entire project is built very much with sustainability in mind, and minimising any risk of thermal bridging at the balcony detailing is critical for several reasons. Any local heat loss will result in more energy being required to maintain the internal temperature of the building. Also, low internal surface temperatures in the area of any thermal The Triptych Bankside development at 185 Park Street in Southwark is bridge can cause condensation, which well underway. When complete, this three-tower, mixed-use development, is likely to result in structural integrity adjacent to the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre, will provide creative problems. Mould growth is also a workspace in a 10-storey building sitting alongside two residential blocks.possible risk, which can cause asthma SCHÖ C K and allergies in a residential situation.

SEMICIRCULAR BALCONY DETAILING REQUIRED SCHÖCK EXPERTISE

DESIGN FOR ONE OF THE BALCONY TYPES

A dependable and fullycompliant product range

The Schöck Isokorb range of structural thermal break solutions is the largest in Europe. In the UK, it helps projects meet full compliance with the necessary Building Regulations (and the impending Future Homes Standard criteria, where relevant). In addition to the Isokorb type used on this project, there are also solutions for concrete-to-concrete, steel-to-steel and renovation projects – and even a maintenance-free alternative to wrapped parapets. All products have the security of independent BBA certification, which provides NHBC approval. The temperature factor requirement (fRSI) used to indicate condensation risk, which must be equal to, or greater than, 0.75 for residential buildings, is also easily met by incorporating the Isokorb.

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UNITY GROUP BOOSTS PRODUCTION

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SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS

Senior Architectural Systems continues to make a name for itself in the leisure sector after completing work on the new Arc Cinema in D a ventry. The cinema’ s welcoming frontage has been created using a combination of Senior’ s thermally-efficient slimline SF5 2 aluminium curtain wall system, alongside the company’ s robust SPW5 0 21 aluminium commercial doors and stylish low-U - value PU R e SL I D E doors.

D e signed to offer the perfect balance between daylighting and thermal comfort, Senior’ s fenestration pack a ge was fabricated and installed by supply chain partner Acorn Aluminium for main contractor Willmott D i xon. The cinema has been designed by M a rchini Curran Associates, and the extensive use of glazing floods the main entrance, restaurant and bar areas with natural light during the day and creates a show-stopping effect at dusk . The dark grey powder-coated frames of the doors and curtain wall systems also perfectly complement the exterior facade design of grey and white cladding with feature multicoloured panels.

UNITY GROUP

Unity Group has capped a £600,000 investment in production equipment and technology. The company, which comprises Unity Doors and JCK Joinery, chose British brand Stuga Machinery for its latest investment – Stuga’s best-selling ZX5 sawing and machining centre. The ZX5 separates the machining and sawing functions, and by running both concurrently, Unity meets its daily requirements in one shift, with time to spare, when previously it was two shifts. To meet increasing demand and improve reliability and accuracy, Unity Group will also be acquiring a new sawing centre for manufacturing timber subframes and an additional press for manufacturing door slabs. In addition to the machinery, Unity Group has also invested in a new website, which features a 24/7 door designer, allowing customers to create and order composite doors for both new-build and refurbishment applications, and behind-the-scenes videos of both Unity Doors and JCK Joinery, in which the new Stuga machine can be seen in action.

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Ruukki Construction and sales and business consultancy M4C, based in Northumberland in the north-east of England, is pleased to announce its strategic collaboration to develop the UK market for Ruukkis’ range of high-quality, steel-based composite products for walls and roofs of both commercial and residential buildings. M4C was founded in 2018

by Managing Director Matthew Curtis and has been providing strategic consultancy and business support to the construction, engineering and chemical sectors. Prior to M4C, Matthew was Managing Director of Trimo (UK), a similar business to Ruukki that was involved in the supply of building envelope materials to projects such as the Manchester Airport Terminal 2 transformation and Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

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programming quicker and easier than ever, and a powerful design checker proves the system will work even before visiting site. In addition, enhanced diagnostics mean fewer faults, faster fixes and Go is the new-generation, single-loop fire alarm control better long-term performance. panel from Advanced. Versatile and packed with premium With small-site budgets in mind, cost efficiencies features, Go provides cost-effective access to MxPro 5 for customers have also been central to Go’s range performance, quality and ease of use in a simpler, non- development. The panel has 15 zonal LEDs as networkable format for complete fire protection peace of mind.standard for clearer visual indication and BS 5839 ADVANCED compliance without the need to buy a separate LED zone card. Compatibility with three leading o is the ideal solution for a as false alarm management and detector protocols provides wired and wireless reduction solutions. options, as well as greater freedom over design wide range of single-panel Go has been developed with the and maintenance provider costs. Further cost sites – from restaurants, bars and guesthouses to small offices, needs of installers, engineers and savings, as well as greater flexibility for site-specific shops, salons and surgeries. end-users firmly in mind. A host installations, are available thanks to a choice of of features make Go a breeze to two performance options with different maximum On straightforward jobs, set up. An easy-fit chassis with a Go’s fuss-free installation and numbers of configurable addresses. unique door design enables fast Neil Parkin, Sales Manager for North UK and configuration save time and money. fitting, while familiar controls and However, the new panel also makes Ireland at Advanced, says: “In developing Go, we light work of more complex sites menus mean there’s no lengthy wanted to ensure our customers would benefit from learning curve. Intuitive, new the performance, reliability and flexibility they’ve requiring sophisticated cause-andconfiguration software makes come to expect from our premium MxPro 5 range, effect programming options, as well but in a cost-effective, single-loop format for simpler sites where networking is not needed.

“Go is brimming with ease-of-use features alongside the latest microprocessor technology to ensure the panel operates at lightning speed so engineers can confidently fit, check and get going to their next job, knowing people and property are safely protected from fire.”

As a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems, Advanced’s products are specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site networks. The Advanced portfolio includes complete fire detection systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging, false alarm management and reduction systems, as well as emergency lighting.

Advanced is owned by FTSE 100 company Halma PLC – a global group of life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.

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KLOBER LEVELS UP WITH MAJOR DISTRIBUTION EXPANSION KLOBER

Le ading roofing components supplier K l ober has recently invested in a maj o r expansion proj e ct at its Castle D o nington distribution centre in line with aims to improve availability and efficiency for distributors and contractors. The upgrades come as part of a wider strategy to tailor ranges in response to customer feedback . Consequently, the business has invested in a significant range of extensions that offer more variety. This includes its recent Permo Air with tape, Ec onomy D r y R i dge k i t in 6 and 10m, as well as its G R P Secret G u tter. K l ober has reported a surge in demand following a turbulent 2021 for industry, throughout which it was helping customers navigate industry-wide supply issues, alongside sk i lls shortages acceleration of the G o vernment’ s green agenda. The reconfiguration of K l ober’ s main distribution centre has increased capacity by at least 5 0 % , ensuring optimum stock levels and the ability to introduce new product lines quick l y.

NEW VIESSMANN HEAT PUMPS FOR THE EASY REPLACEMENT OF BOILERS VIESSMANN

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