FC&A October 2010

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Public Sector Focus Schools, Healthcare & Housing

Sustainability in Development State-of-the art accommodation for the over 55s

Legal & Business

The importance of stakeholder engagement

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e are currently commemorating 70 years since the Battle of Britain. ‘The Few’ were in fact 2,353 young men from Great Britain and 574 from overseas, who saw so many of their colleagues die - we should always remember that, and them. Bombings throughout the country saw so much demolition, and so much rebuilding. Some enabled slum clearance and post-war housing improvements, some post-war developments were themselves torn down due to the various new materials/methods becoming unliveable – and un-loveable! But the massive building boom brought about many technologies we still use today in varying and more sophisticated forms, especially pre-fabricated and off-site products.

The east end of London is seeing one of its biggest redevelopments since the war. More than one hundred companies have expressed interested in taking over the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 games. Both West Ham United Football Club and AEG, which runs the O2 Arena, are thought to be in the running. Let’s hope that it’ll become a post-games success much sooner than it took the Millennium Dome to reach its eventual place on the ‘great venues’ map.

This time of year brings a glut of exhibitions; 100% Design in September,The Facilities Show early October, and Interbuild which last year became Interbuild Specifier and Interbuild Onsite, and this year morphed in to BEST: Built Environment Solutions and Technology. After another year of seeing some big construction names disappear, how important is it to have a presence at an industry expo - are you exhibiting a product or proving that you can afford to? And it’s party conference season too – by the time this issue hits your desk they’ll be over.Will carefully thought out plans to underpin our industry and re-start stalled projects be unveiled? Will funding be announced to build all of the social housing we keep being told is needed? Will investments be declared that ensure trainee and apprenticeship schemes can continue? What would you have put on the agenda? We wait, we wait…

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Juliet Davies Editor Future Constructor & Architect

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Voice of the Industry: John Durbin, Engineering Department Manager, Daikin UK, on the Green Deal for Businesses

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Legal & Business: Erika Roshdi discusses the importance of stakeholder engagement

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Profile:We talk to Iain MacLaren, senior partner at Wylie Shanks Architects

Public Sector Focus 18

Education: St Luke’s CE primary school, Blakenhall

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Healthcare: Pellhams Clinic in Bournemouth

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Housing:Tamar Housing Association’s Treburley development

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Doors & Windows: High performance doors

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Sustainability in Development: Alhambra Court, state-of-the art accommodation for the over 55s

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Greenhouse:We showcase our favourites from the 2010 Saltire Society Housing Design Awards

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! s i h t k c o l C The Saltire Society’s 2010 Housing Design Awards celebrated projects ranging from tiny rural homes to fantastic urban apartments, with Scottish Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop MSP handing out the accolades at a high profile ceremony in Edinburgh. We take a look at some of our favourites from the shortlist.

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he categories were large scale housing development, private dwelling (new build), renovations alterations and extensions, and small scale housing development (in association with CIH Scotland).The first ever recipient of the Saltire Medal, a special award and cash prize chosen by the inaugural guest chair of the awards - and current world architect of the year - John McAslan, is Skye practice Rural Design.

“The quality of entries for this year’s Saltire Society Housing Design Awards was extremely high, which made the final selection a difficult exercise,” said McAslan, “The Medal winner, Fiscavaig, stood out for its innovative use of materials and design which took account of its surroundings and setting.The standard of architecture currently being produced in Scotland is extraordinary and Fiscavaig is a perfect example.” Fiscavaig does not feature here as we’re looking at it more fully in a future issue, but we’ve chosen some of the other winning designs to showcase here.

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Greenhouse Fact File Project: ClockTower, CityQuay, Dundee Architect: Archial Architects Ltd

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he ClockTower is a Grade ‘A’ listed building, on a prominent site on Dundee’s Waterfront. Built in 1877 as a jute warehouse, the landmark structure was symbolic of Dundee’s position as a world leader in the jute industry and has been described by client Unicorn Property Group, as “a cathedral to commerce”.

The £3m project involved the conversion of the six storey building into a total of nine, two and three bedroom luxury flats and three duplex penthouses.The client’s brief was to create a quality development which was positioned to maximise the potential of the unique fabric and location of the building.The aspiration was that the ClockTower should both benefit from, and contribute to, the renaissance of the CityQuay area of Dundee.

The conversion of the ClockTower saw the retention of the historic structure, together with many of the original features, including cast iron columns with brick barrel vault ceilings and “Belfast” steel trusses. Individual roof terraces have been created for the

penthouses, and copper clad balconies have been added to the gable end to afford spectacular views over the River Tay; the clock mechanism and clock faces have been restored to full working order.

Fact File Project: Rock House, Achianich, Loch Tay Architect: Colin Andrew Smith Architects

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he form and linear plan of Rock House was influenced by the longhouses associated with the historical Clachans traditional to the upper Tay Valley, Achianich being one such settlement.The site, an elevated rocky promontory, is enclosed by larch trees, through which panoramic views of Loch Tay can be seen. In contrast with

the early stone built longhouses, which were built to protect their inhabitants against the climate, this house does not suggest a series of impenetrable walls, but a sense of openness to its external surroundings.The zinc-clad roof, curving to mimic the profile of a thatched roof, has deep overhangs creating morning and evening covered decks providing shading in summer whilst maximising sunlight during winter months.This roof along with the house being set into the rocky crag ensures that it maintains a low profile on the landscape.

The elevations lack formality with an underlying sense of order, which exploits the views whilst maintaining privacy from the adjoining cottages.The external walls are clad in naturally weathering larch reflecting the surrounding trees and complimenting the soft grey of the zinc roof.The entire structure was prefabricated off site and installed as a series of bolted panels with the external and internal finishes already applied and insulation in place.

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Greenhouse Fact File Project: Ravelston Terrace Apartments, Edinburgh Architect: Allan Murray Architects

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llan Murray Architects were asked to look at how they could bring new life back to Croythorn House – a 1970s concrete frame and brick clad office building, the saving grace of which was its enviable position located on the ridge of a hill, with spectacular views across the city, and possibly only eclipsed by the views from the Castle itself.The existing concrete frame was retained, and a new 3m zone added to the side of the structure in which

to locate three new stairs and lift cores, and additional space for apartments.

An elegant external glazing design with simple balconies respects the horizontal nature of the main building, as well as solid towers to the north and south elevations.

The series of balconies and glass walls take advantage of the views and give external space to each of the properties, as well as providing solar shading.The additional depth of new structure on the

west allowed the formation of a distinctive curved facade out of which the ‘troughs’ of the curve form deeper balcony areas relating to the west facing living rooms on this elevation.The ‘peaks’ of the wave wall accommodate the three new stair and lift cores that serve the flats.The continuous cantilevered glass balustrade present on the east is also repeated on the west elevation creating a very dramatic play of light and shadow during the day.

Fact File Project: Bookend Cottage,Tobermory Architect: Roxburgh McEwan Architects

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ookend Cottage on Albert Street is located within the elevated streets of the old town of Tobermory, high above the popular and colourful harbour-front.

This compact new-build house integrates seamlessly with the ridge line of the existing traditional single storey cottages on the north side of Albert Street.The form, materials and detailing of the house also respect its vernacular context until the roofline kicks up at the South-East facing gable, creating a strong termination to the terrace of houses stepping down the street.This gable also acknowledges the larger scale of the adjacent post-war semidetached house.

Advantage has been taken of the fall along the site to achieve a surprisingly spacious one-and-a-half storey house which allows the open-plan living, dining and kitchen spaces to inhabit the volume of the roof form at first floor level while the bedrooms

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Fact File Architect: Trinity Architecture & Design Ltd Client: Staffordshire Housing Contractor: Frank Haslam Milan M & E Consultant: Sure Group Structural Engineer: Opus Joynes Pike Ltd CDM Coordinator: Mr David M Eagle

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he capsule was buried to mark the completion of the £3.25 million flagship development ‘Alhambra Court’ at Upper Belgrave Road in Normacot, Staffordshire, which will provide state-of-the art accommodation for the over 55’s. Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) West Midlands, which forms part of the Keepmoat group of companies, delivered the scheme on the brownfield site of a former vicarage on

The Lifetime Homes standard aims to create homes that allow residents a comfortable standard of living from cradle to grave. To include both ends of the age spectrum, pupils were invited to capture the moment an older people’s development was officially launched in Staffordshire by burying a time capsule in the grounds. behalf of Staffordshire Housing Association.

Children aged seven from Alexandra Infants School in Melville Road in Normacot, Stoke on Trent, toured the site and were given the opportunity to learn more about health and safety and the construction industry, before burying items of choice ranging from money to a personalised mug, football tickets and a Stoke City Football Club programme.The

capsule was organised by FHM and their supply chain to recognise their links with the school since the project began in April last year.

The scheme comprised a 30 Unit sheltered accommodation built in line with a BREEAM Multi Residential Assessment (Very Good Standard - NHBC Assessed) and 4 bungalows for the over 55s built in line with Code for Sustainable Homes

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Sustainability in Development The new development has been designed with gothic arched windows and stonework to make it compatible with the local community, medieval church and nearby cottage hospital

Level 3 (NHBC Assessed). An in-depth ecology assessment was carried out and an enhanced landscape strategy produced to increase plant, insect and small mammal species to the area. Additionally, to maximise use of the sustainable features, the scheme encompassed an in-depth residential user guide given to each tenant

to assist on sustainable living.

The new development was designed with gothic arched windows and stonework to make it compatible with the local community, medieval church and nearby cottage hospital. Designers have also incorporated a communal kitchen into

Pupils from Alexandra School, with Emma Roberts from Staffordshire Housing Association and FHM’s Site Manager Paul Goodman, burying the time capsule

the scheme which includes two separate areas for the preparation of food, prayer rooms, wash areas and secure parking for residents.

Rob Atkins is FHM’s Technical Coordinator, who managed the design and technical aspect of the Design and Build schemes.

“The apartment block was constructed of masonry and encompassed thin joint block work, brick/block and render panels with a traditional timber mansard roof system,” he explained. “It was orientated and directed towards the ethnic minorities in the area and included prayer rooms, wash rooms and suitably positioned sanitary ware. Sustainable attributes include a high efficiency communal boiler system from Potterton, increased wall insulation to maximise U-values cost effectively, low energy light fittings, and water saving sanitary ware (low flush WC, restrictors in taps and shower mixers) to maximise 105ltr per person per day.”

“The bungalows were constructed of high performance block work with a 150mm

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cavity and full fill Driterm 32 insulation, Jet Floor Super floor system to achieve targeted U-values, high performance windows and doors, 300mm Cross laid loft insulation to achieve targeted U-values, and high efficiency boilers from Alpha Boilers (Alpha Solar Smart 90 including Zenex Heat Exchange Unit),” continued Rob, “resulting in a 25% Improvement on Part L of the Building Regulations.”

A number of eco measures are also integral to the scheme, such as solar panels and thermal building technology to make heating the development more efficient.

The bungalows have been built to level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes and the eco elements of the scheme could help FHM secure a BREEAM rating.

“It is wonderful to be in a position to launch the scheme this summer which is highly technical and has used some highly challenging construction methods,” said FHM’s Site Manager Paul Goodman. “One of the most interesting aspects of the scheme has been the use of thermal and eco technologies and it very satisfying to see the end result now the development is complete. FHM and Staffordshire Housing were keen to involve local schoolchildren in the project as much as possible from the start of the contract.We also set out to ensure that the community is kept fully informed every step of the way and to do this a representative from FHM attends the Normacot Residents Association monthly meetings to keep residents up to date with

the progression of the development.”

Sheryl Hare, Deputy Head at Alexandra Infants School, was pleased to be involved. “The planting of the time capsule has been part of a wider community project in conjunction with Staffordshire Housing.The children have been engaged in cross curricular activities that have enhanced their learning.This has contributed to the school being awarded the International Eco Award last month.Who knows - in fifty years time some of these children may be living in one of the apartments with their time capsule right out side.The children thoroughly enjoyed the time capsule project and as we’re based just a few yards from the scheme it made them feel part of the construction process.They were also taught important lessons in health and safety to prevent them using the construction site as a playground and were given an insight into the construction industry and people’s different careers.”

All units will be compliant with the Lifetime Homes standard, which ensures homes are suitable for people at all stages of their lives, and are being built under the 2008 BREEAM Multi-Residential assessment.

Sustainability features include recycling facilities, low-energy heating, and solar panels

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Voice of the Industry

Cutting carbon through climate control

The CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme registration phase is already complete – and all organisations required to participate should already be monitoring their energy usage. John Durbin, Engineering Department Manager at Daikin UK, argues that it is necessary to embrace “whole building thinking” in order to minimise an organisation’s legal liabilities and trade successfully in carbon allowances – and that means incorporating heat recovery.

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he challenge continues to cut energy consumption and resulting carbon emissions, so that participants can benefit from lower energy bills and minimise the carbon allowances they have to purchase.

Maximising energy efficiencies and minimising carbon emissions has never been more important for commercial buildings than it is now.With the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme in force, large organisations such as shops, hotels, banks, hospitals, universities, central government departments and local authorities, will need to improve their energy performance or pay the penalty by purchasing more carbon allowances. But if we are really serious about reducing our carbon output, and helping building users to minimise their CRC obligations, those involved in modern building design will need to work together towards the goal of zero heat rejection.

Every day, many hundreds of tonnes of

CO2 are released by waste heat being rejected into the air. It is easy to see that if we capture this waste heat and reuse it where it is needed then we will achieve the highest levels of efficiency.We need to embrace a holistic approach in which heat recovery creates a “virtuous circle” of climate control.

The technology of reclaiming heat from one area within the building and transferring it to another has come a long way since its introduction in the wake of the energy crisis of the 1970s.Then, it was seen as an add-on or niche technology and not considered a serious part of a building’s climate control systems.Today, heat recovery can be incorporated within a well designed and fully integrated climate control system to dramatically reduce energy consumption.

The principle is simple. By taking unwanted heat that is generated from items such as IT suites or telecoms equipment and reusing it elsewhere in the building where it is needed, heat can be generated at a much lower cost.The aim must be to reject heat only after every avenue has been explored where it can be used.

Whatever the building – a new hospital, retail complex or office building – it is vital to understand the planned usage patterns and occupancy levels right from the design phase so that a fully integrated system can be developed that meets the building users’ needs, while minimising energy consumption and carbon emissions.

To achieve this, some heat pumps are capable of diverting heat from indoor units in cooling mode to areas that require heat.

Air source heat pumps, which use latent heat from the outside air to produce 65-75% renewable heat for buildings and services, achieve significant energy cost savings compared with traditional fossil fuel boiler systems. Utilising the latest Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) technology can deliver typical efficiencies of between 300% and 500%.

Varying the refrigerant volume to exactly match the building need at any instant saves both money and energy, while allowing each area to maintain its set temperature.

For example, each kilowatt of electricity used by a Daikin VRV heat pump will return approximately 4 kW of heat, making it 400% efficient.Where heat recovery within a VRV system is employed in balanced

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The effectiveness of air source heat pumps can also be maximised by the use of multiple zones on one circuit.Their flexibility means that system design can be optimised so that, for example, IT and server rooms can be cooled and the heat reclaimed from these areas used to heat hot water for sinks and radiators, ventilation systems and over-door air curtains at entrances.

Heat recovery works particularly well in ventilation systems – typically a major area of heat loss. Daikin VAM heat reclaim units incorporate a specially developed heat exchange element, which extracts waste air from a room and recovers the heat from that waste air. It then transfers the heat to the fresh air supply being delivered to the room, thereby reducing the cooling/ heating load on the air conditioning system.

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temperature is below that indoors.

Such heat recovery ventilation technology can be included as part of a total heat recovery solution. Both VAM and VRV systems can be integrated to provide year round heating, cooling and ventilation for small to large-sized offices, hotels and other complex buildings.To achieve maximum efficiencies, however, it’s critical though that architects and contractors talk to climate control experts at the very outset.

By working with suppliers early in the design process, it is also possible to ensure that a lifetime approach is taken to systems planning.The ongoing operational efficiency of air condition and systems has a huge impact on both carbon emissions and energy consumption, while also affecting the reliability and life expectancy of the system. Utilising the latest remote monitoring technology can help to ensure that system performance is optimised, energy consumption is minimised and

The technology of reclaiming heat from one area within the building and transferring it to another can be effective all year round.

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potential malfunctions are corrected before they can occur.

As the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme gets fully under way, carbon allowances will be bought based on the energy consumption of organisations. High energy consumers will have to spend more on carbon allowances, while those that make energy savings will be able to sell on unused allowances – and profit accordingly.

It has been predicted that the secondary trading market under the Scheme will run to some £600 million. In order for large energy consumers to be winners rather than losers in the scheme, it has never been more important to develop a holistic approach to heating cooling and ventilation – and for architects, designers and suppliers to embrace a whole building approach to climate control. *Based on an REYQ10P in mixed mode at nominal conditions

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Public Sector Focus: Education

Schooled in sustainability St Luke’s is the first primary school in mainland Britain to achieve a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’.

Designed by Architype, this £6.05m trailblazing, all-timber, highly sustainable primary school in Blakenhall is a flagship project for Wolverhampton.

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he school is oriented on a north-south axis to maximise solar control throughout the school day and to minimise glare and solar gains. It is critical that the design intention is supported by the way in which the building is subsequently operated. Key approaches to ensuring this are: installation of a Building Management System training of the site manager guidance for use - innovative cartoon guides, developed and displayed in each room, explain to children (and adults) how the building works and the best way to control the environment in each room to minimise energy. installation of EcoDriver, a specialist software within the school network which links to the main BMS, providing minute by minute monitoring and feedback of energy and water consumption, continuously broadcasting this data to a prominent display in the school and/or pupils’ and teachers’ laptops.

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Sustainable/ natural materials include linoleum and rubber flooring, recycled carpets, and entrance matting made from recycled car tyres, creating a healthy, non-toxic and comfortable learning environment for school children and staff

PROJECT TEAM Client: Wolverhampton City Council/ St Luke’s primary school Architect: Architype Main Contractor: Thomas Vale Specialist subcontractor: New World Timber Frame BREEAM coordinator: Price & Myers Sustainability Education specialist: Effective Learning Environments The extensive and integrated use of timber is a fundamental part of the sustainability strategy, and certified timber is specified throughout: timber frame, glulam load bearing structure, timber external cladding, cedar roof shingles, high performance windows, built in furniture (treated with natural oils) and internal linings.The timbers have integral fire resistance due to their size without the need for chemical treatments or coatings.

The external fabric of the timber frame building is highly insulated with recycled newspaper giving good air-tightness.

Minimal cold bridging helps to reduce heat loss and minimise the heat load requirement. Architype specified other sustainable/ natural materials including linoleum and rubber flooring, recycled carpets, entrance matting made from recycled car tyres, and natural organic timber finishes, creating a healthy, non-toxic and comfortable learning environment for school children and staff.

The building is designed to provide natural ventilation to the majority of spaces using

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Architype’s approach to sustainability is described as ‘Ecominimalism’ which focuses on ‘getting the basic priorities right’

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openable windows and vents linked to the BMS. All classrooms are cross-ventilated with the north facing classrooms venting through vent chimney structures. Low flush toilets and concussive taps fitted with flow limiters help reduce the water consumption.

The primary heating is provided by a combination of biomass and gas boilers.

Predicted annual heating energy use is 41.8kWh/m² and calculated annual CO2 emissions are 8.8 Kg/m², a 68% reduction over the current Building Regulations.

The brief for the project was to create a highly sustainable school with a specific focus on reducing energy consumption – and the result is a striking yet refined heavily insulated prefabricated timber frame building that achieves a BREEAM rating of Excellent within a standard budget.

The innovation lies in the fact that the building does not rely on renewables (apart from biomass), but achieves excellent environmental performance through simple and cost effective solutions.

Public Sector Focus: Education Additional ongoing sustainability measures within St. Luke’s include: Travel Plan: The school has developed a sustainable travel plan specifically for the project. Secure cycle racks and shower facilities have been incorporated into the building.

Recycling facilities: Staff and children are encouraged to minimise waste. On-site recycling facilities are provided for paper, printer cartridges and plastics, and there is also a composting facility.

The extensive and integrated use of timber is a fundamental part of the sustainability strategy, and certified timber is specified throughout

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of the building do the majority of the work in reducing energy consumption and of moderating the internal climate, only applying technology when needed.

The team involved with St. Luke’s were Jonathan Hines, Leah Dempsey, Howard Meadowcroft, Ade Scholefield, Emma Taylor, Jenny Kerrigan, Mark Barry, George Mikurcik.

Biodiversity: Carefully designed landscaping including raised beds, orchard and meadows enhance biodiversity of the surrounding area.The maximum number of trees was retained during construction.

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Public Sector Focus: Healthcare

What the doctor ordered!

Pellhams Clinic in Bournemouth needed to be a bright, new, state-of-the-art community clinic – and a robust, vandal-proof building! Greendale Construction’s newbuild project provides a tonic for the locals.

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he original facility on this site was a series of portable temporary buildings which, although served a purpose, had become unfit for public use. Following careful demolition of the existing ‘temporary’ facility the site was cleared and prepared for the construction of a new building.

With traditional cavity construction and pitched feature roofs with hidden gutters, the two storey building of traditional design consists of masonry load-bearing walls on concrete trench foundations with brick/part-rendered elevations, tile clad

Treatment rooms are modern and comfortable

roof, masonry partitions and aluminium windows, constructed to a robust standard.

Greendale incorporated a second storey office area within the roof, served by an internal lift.The gross floor area of the building is approximately 410m².

Inside the property, facilities include a new secure entrance lobby, reception and patient waiting area,W.C facilities, treatment rooms, an audiology room with special audio soundproofing, a family planning clinic, podiatry, and a child health centre. A new minor surgery suite was also created with reception and modern waiting area.

Externally, for added security, ‘anti vandal’ guttering and down pipes were designed into the scheme to prevent unauthorised access to the roof areas.

The audiology room was constructed as a special sound proof ‘room within a room’ with its own cavity construction and purpose made specialist acoustic entrance door and ceilings.The walls to this room were clad in sound absorbent panelling.

FACT FILE Architect: rlm Architects Client: Bournemouth & Poole Primary Care trust Principle Contractor: Greendale Construction Limited Services Engineer: Mabey Francis & Partners Structural Engineers: AKS Ward The site is located on a busy through road and the entrance to Pellhams Park – vehicular and pedestrian access was maintained at all times.The 42 week (on time and to budget) build project with a value of £750,000 was won by competitive tender representing good value for money for the client. Pellhams Clinic is located within the north area of Bournemouth and the new facilities greatly enhance the services available for the local residents.

“NHS Bournemouth and Poole worked closely with Greendale Construction to ensure a quality build was achieved and local patients are now enjoying excellent facilities in this modern, flexible health facility,” said Sarah Elliott of client NHS Bournemouth & Poole. “It was important to develop good working relationships to ensure there was a shared understanding about requirements which avoid the need for changes within the building programme.”

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Public Sector Focus: Housing

Go West!

Fact File Client:Tamar Housing Society Main Contractor:The Leadbitter Group Architects: Grainge Associates, Exeter Engineers: AJ Sands, Exeter M&E Consultants: Service Design Solutions, Plymouth CDM and Client’s Agents:Taylor Lewis, Exeter.

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Tamar Housing Society is a not-forprofit housing association that owns and manages over 500 homes in and around Plymouth. A recent project in the village of Treburley involves the construction of ten brand new affordable homes.

Designed as a village courtyard arrangement, there is an emphasis on landscaping and the retention of existing ecological features

uilt by the Leadbitter Group on behalf of Tamar Housing Society, the development gives a much needed boost to affordable housing in the Launceston area.

The project on Callington Road includes two, three and four bedroom family homes, plus two flats, one of which has full disabled access.

The land for the development was made available by Cornwall Council, and the scheme received an investment of £151,000 from Cornwall Council and £430,000 from the Homes and Communities Agency.The new homes are available to rent or buy and have been built specifically for people who live in the parish or have strong connections with it.

Designed to Code for Sustainable Homes Level 3, the development incorporates solar heating and mechanical heat recovery ventilation, which provides a 25% reduction of carbon emissions above current building regulations.

The houses were constructed on a traditional strip foundation, of brick and block construction, with Kingspan cavity insulation, under a traditional slate roof.

The doors, which were oak veneered IG metal, were installed as a pre-hung door and frame set.This method of off-site construction makes the doors easier and quicker to install on site.The contract build period was 50 weeks but Leadbitter completed the project ahead of schedule in June 2010 after starting on site in August 2009.

“We are delighted with the development at Treburley, which is Tamar’s first new build project in Cornwall,” said Caroline Theyer, Chair of Tamar Housing Society.

“We hope the residents enjoy their new homes and become part of the strong local community.”

Parish Councillors, local dignitaries and staff from both Tamar Housing Association and Leadbitter attended the ceremony.

Building work began at the site last March and was marked with the planting of native trees as part of the scheme’s landscaping.

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Paul Munro, Regional Manager of Leadbitter’s South West Housing Division, added, “We are proud to be working with Tamar Housing Society to improve housing choice for local people, and we hope to continue this relationship for many years to come.”

The eight houses and two apartments, built over four blocks, were built on 0.7 hectare site situated off the A388, 4.5 miles south of Launceston in Cornwall.

The development has been designed as a village courtyard arrangement with an emphasis on landscaping and the retention of existing ecological features.

Public Sector Focus: Education

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Altro XpressLay features a pioneering embossed underside which allows moisture in the subfloor to escape and is installed without the use of conventional adhesive; the joints and perimeter are adhered using Altro LooseLay™ double sided tape.This technology offers time and money saving benefits as well as environmental advantages.

XpressLay was the ideal alternative when rain damage threatened to disrupt Herne Bay High School with lengthy closures for repairs. Instead of a six week construction programme to remove the damaged flooring and re-screed the subfloor, Altro XpressLay was installed over a weekend, enabling a scheduled parents’ evening to go ahead on the Monday. Following the

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is installed using Altro LooseLay™ double sided tape and welding can be carried out straight away. As well as it having a generic A+ BRE Rating, the system is the only safety floor that is fully recyclable at the end of its life. Available in a range of attractive colours, Altro XpressLay has been extensively tested for over five years and comes with the peace of mind of free expert technical support from Altro and a 10 year warranty.

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Talk about it!

Continuous engagement with key stakeholders can streamline processes, and function as a form of risk management. Erika Roshdi, Sustainability Communications specialist at IMS Consulting, says that whilst there continues to be much focus on short-termism, a better way to securing long-term success lies in building effective online dialogue with stakeholders.

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ustainable development provides an opportunity for improving operations and enhancing competitiveness.

According to a recent study of 500 senior executives commissioned by O2, despite the acknowledgement that sustainability is important for business, it has taken a backseat to the pursuit of short-term profits on the boardroom agenda. Given the uncertainty that pervades the construction industry in this post-recession period, the focus on survival is understandable.What many companies are beginning to grasp now, however, is that the more effective route to long-term success is building sustainability into top-level corporate strategies that affect the way they operate, from decision-making to the final stages of project development.

In a climate where there is a fear of risk taking, genuine two-way stakeholder engagement has an important role in risk mitigation by allowing organisations to identify risks and act on them in a timely manner. Stakeholder consultation can be essential for innovation as it brings together expertise and experience from various disciplines within the sector, ensuring a higher quality decision making process and a broader perspective in problem-solving.

Engaging internal and external stakeholders Stakeholder engagement is also crucial in building trust in the organisation, both internally and externally. Employee trust and motivation are inextricably linked to issues such as health and safety, and engaging with internal stakeholders engenders a long-term perspective that

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prioritises employee needs. And it is not just employees who benefit. Organisations will reap the advantages of favourable reputation, greater productivity and higher quality of output, along with avoiding penalties associated with non-compliance.

It is equally important to ensure that dialogue is established and maintained with those affected by projects, including local communities, businesses and government.

Without the support of these stakeholders, companies are liable to risk rejection, negative action and a tarnished corporate reputation. Building trust and encouraging ownership of projects requires ongoing two-way dialogue with stakeholders.

Online dialogue The web is the ideal platform from which organisations can build such dialogue with stakeholders. Using online tools such as StakeholderTALK™ (developed

by IMS) helps organisations build twoway communication strategies, enable businesses to exploit the opportunities provided by the web in engaging both internal and external stakeholders.

An important benefit of the web is its ability to collect, measure and evaluate both quantitative and qualitative data from different stakeholders. Recent deployments of multi-stakeholder engagement hubs have enabled organisations to participate in meaningful two-way dialogue that have been used not only in initial project development phases, but in establishing continuous communication with stakeholders.This evaluation of evolving stakeholder views over time is crucial in building trust and ownership of projects.

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The various components of multistakeholder engagement hubs can also be deployed separately to meet specific communication needs. For example, as businesses face increasing pressure to provide evidence of their commitment to sustainability, tools such as StakeholderTALK Case Study! can be used to offer proof of and encourage best practice for both internal and external stakeholders. Such online evidence databases consist of an updateable library of case studies that users can search using key criteria to find what they want, allowing them to stay up-to-date with operations and projects. Organisations, in turn, are able to gather important feedback on the topics of most interest to these different groups. One such example is that of Skanska’s Sustainability Case Studies database (www.skanska-sustainability-casestudies.com), which allows case studies to be categorised by location and aspect of sustainability.

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The effective engagement of stakeholders requires top-level strategic implementation.

Often an afterthought or a checklist item to be ticked off, such consultation unsurprisingly has little impact on outcomes. However, the nature of communication is changing, socially and corporately, and the construction industry must exploit the opportunities offered by online communication tools in order to stay ahead of the curve. One-way corporate communication to stakeholders will not suffice; long-term success requires ongoing two-way dialogue with those who will affect the future of the organisation. www.imsplc.com

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Renewable Energy

Solving the mystery…

Whilst awareness of the function and benefits of heat pumps has increased, the actual workings of the products may still remain a mystery. Nu-Heat looks at the theory behind the technology.

for heat pumps to produce water of a higher temperature, but heating water to 50ºC, for example, reduces the CoP achieved.

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heat pump transfers energy from outside to inside and uses it to provide heating and domestic hot water. In contrast to all other heating systems, a heat pump system supplies more energy than it draws from primary sources.

Heat pumps are at their most efficient when the water produced is at the lowest possible temperature, for instance between 35°C and 45°C.This makes them ideal partners for warm water underfloor heating (UFH).This partnership enables a GSHP to reach its best Coefficient of Performance (CoP) which could be as high as 5, meaning that the heat pump is performing at 500% efficiency. It is possible

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The ground loops of a ground source heat pump (GSHP) system contain a glycol solution. As this is circulated around the ground loops (usually at sub-zero temperatures), it absorbs the heat from the ground and transports it back to the heat pump, starting the first stage of the vapour compression cycle.

The low temperature glycol enters the evaporator within the refrigeration unit where the refrigerant passes across extracting the heat.The refrigerant boils, turning into a low-pressure vapour.

liquid state, but the high pressure must be released by passing through an expansion valve, allowing the vapour to return to a low pressure liquid state ready for the refrigerant to begin the cycle again.

This whole process is designed to constantly draw the heat from the ground at a steady rate, returning the glycol back through the ground loops at a lower temperature.Therefore it is important that the system is designed to a specification that allows the ground to recoup energy removed by the glycol through the ground loops.

Next, the vapour passes through a scroll compressor. Once through the compressor the vapour is at a high pressure and the temperature has been raised considerably.

Air source heat pumps (ASHP) don’t have the same constraints as they take their energy from the external air.The efficiency of ASHP is slightly less than that of GSHP, although they are more practical for many installations in terms of size and space needed.

Passing the vapour through a second heat exchanger (the condenser) enables the heat to be extracted at a higher temperature to the primary water for the heating and domestic hot water side of the system. Having removed the heat from the vapour it condenses back to a

In either case it is always advisable to consult a specialist design and supply company like Nu-Heat who will take full responsibility for designing a system that will meet the requirements of a build and ensure that this will run at optimum efficiency.

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Design & Desire

t a e B y e s r Me No UK building is more closely associated with its host city than the Liver Building. So when it came to refurbishing the building, it was essential that it retained its historic status while meeting the ever changing demands of the contemporary workplace.

One of the first buildings in the world to be constructed from reinforced concrete, the Liver Building also broke new ground from an architectural perspective

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Design & Desire The atrium was designed to accommodate the later addition of a mezzanine deck.

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he two giant birds that perch atop the Liver Building on Liverpool’s pier head are supposedly the guardians of the city’s fortunes.They’re not doing a bad job at the moment in spite of the ongoing problems in the UK economy.

Unemployment levels are continuing to fall on Merseyside and the vibrancy of Liverpool itself is reflected in new buildings and developments across the city.

None of them, however, will come to match the iconic status of the Royal Liver Building itself. A Grade I listed building, it first opened in 1911 as the custom built home of the Royal Liver Assurance Group, it is now arguably the only privately owned primary landmark of any UK city, linked to the identity of culture and identity of Liverpool so much that it is a key part of Liverpool’s UNESCO designated World Heritage City status. One of the first buildings in the world to be constructed from reinforced concrete it also broke new ground from an architectural perspective, inspiring other buildings such as the Manhattan Municipal Building in New York and the Seven Sisters in Moscow.

It is still home to the Royal Liver Friendly Society who have maintained and developed the building over the

past 100 years and are committed to its ongoing development.The latest phase of its development has entailed a complete reassessment of its function, a sympathetic modernisation of the interior, the development of additional leasable space, compliance with legislation such as the Disability Discrimination Act, the introduction of new energy saving features, combined with the restoration and preservation of the building’s many historic architectural features in consultation with stakeholders including English Heritage.

The man responsible for driving these projects is Group Head of Property Peter Fane. ‘The last major redevelopment of the building took place in the 1970s’, he said, ‘but although we were aware of issues that needed to be addressed in terms of the building’s look and infrastructure, especially because it was still the major asset of the firm in a number of ways, it was conversations with our tenants that gave us the impetus for the scale of the refurbishment programme.We were aware that not only did the Liver Building need to be developed to keep up with modern demands, it also faced far higher competition from the new buildings that were springing up on our doorstep.We had to address that competition but also remember that we could offer the wow factor that others would never be able to.’

The project with main contractor and designer Claremont Group Interiors has been ongoing as part of a programme of work, the initial two phases of which completed in the summer of 2010.The first phase included the refurbishment of the building’s West Entrance Atrium, to create a suitable sense of having arrived in an iconic building, complementing the identity and values of the building and its owners.The refurbishment aimed to

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Design & Desire sympathetically reinvigorate the existing features of the atrium.

‘This involved not only caring for features that we could see, but also uncovering and renovating ones we could not,’ explains Liz Farmery of Claremont. ‘In many ways the project was one of restoration as well as refurbishment.The work naturally entailed exposing features such as mouldings and cornices that may not have seen the light of day for some time and which people may not have even been aware of. In one instance, we discovered a whole room that was not shown on any of the drawings.’

The solution entailed retaining the atrium’s original features, including the original arches to the columns, the staircase to the basement, the circular light dome, roof glazing and stained glass windows.

From the remaining space, the light fittings, roller shutter, frames, glazing to arches and water feature were stripped out. Columns, arches, ceiling coffers and walls were refurbished, redecorated and replaced. A new tiled floor was laid over the existing

The west entrance welcomes visitors to Liverpool’s iconic Liver Building Stained glass windows retain some of the building’s original glory

floor and new direct and indirect ambient and feature lighting installed.The atrium was also designed to accommodate the later addition of a mezzanine deck – a lightweight structure with perimeter walkways and staircases connecting the levels, all to provide an elegant costeffective way of increasing the overall leasable floor space of the building.

‘It was important that we had a business case for the work,’ explains Peter. ‘So as well as retaining and attracting tenants to the building, we also had in mind to

Buying Solutions’ offices, and the atrium (above), show how the designers have created space which is both redolent of the past and at the same time strikingly contemporary

increase the amount of space we had available to let out.We managed this by making better use of the space we already had but also by increasing the amount of floorspace, most notably by introducing the entirely new mezzanine level.’

The second phase involved design and refurbishment works on the main ground floor and the atrium to introduce new ideas whilst restoring existing features to their former glory.The existing interiors have been stripped back, but all existing features have been retained and in many cases restored. Contemporary lighting, decoration, graphics and fittings have been installed to create an elegant and timeless solution – all to create a character and identity, focus and sense of arrival appropriate to this iconic building which is both redolent of the past and at the same time strikingly contemporary.

‘It’s about more than merely bringing the building up to date,’ concluded Liz. ‘The fast moving nature of the world in which we live means you have to create something that is responsive to changing needs.You need to know your history but keep an eye on the future.’

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n o i t c Fun m r o f and In modern construction, doors are often required to perform functions other than just provide a means of access to different parts of the building. Peter Johnson, Managing Director of Vicaima UK, offers an overview of the available products.

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o meet the specialist requirements in domestic dwellings and public buildings, manufacturers of interior timber doors produce a range of performance doors to improve safety, insulation, and access for disabled people.

Fire Safety In 2008–2009 there were a total of 326,000 fires in the UK resulting in the

deaths of 430 people.These alarming statistics highlight how important fire doors are in preventing fires spreading through buildings and providing time for the occupants to escape. Quite simply – fire doors save lives.

rails. A hardwood lipping is fixed to the vertical edges of the door (the door can be lipped all round on request).The face of the door can be a veneer, foil or laminate which are all available in an extensive range of attractive finishes.

All fire doors installed in the UK must have BS476 Part 22 or EN1634-1 certification and conform to Part B of the Building Regulations. For most construction projects fire doors are generally manufactured to two standards – FD30 and FD60, offering at least 30 or 60 minutes protection respectively.Timber fire doors are generally constructed from solid density chipboard with softwood stiles and

The main differences in the construction of a timber FD30 and FD60 fire door is the density of the chipboard used and the thickness of the door. FD30 fire doors will be made from a 500kg/m3 solid density chipboard and have a thickness of 35mm or 44mm, whereas FD60 doors are usually made from 600kg/m3 chipboard and have a thickness of 54mm.

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Doors & Windows An essential component of a fire door is the intumescent seal. For a door to work effectively there has to be a small gap between the leaf and the frame, but this gap compromises the door’s ability to restrict the spread of fire.To overcome

this problem, manufacturers fit approved intumescent seals to the door leaf or frame.These flexible edge seals will swell when the temperature exceeds 200°C, sealing the gaps and stopping the fire penetrating from one side of the door to the other. Fire doors offering the additional protection of smoke seals incorporated into the intumescent strips will be classified as either FD30 (S) or FD60 (S).

Disabled Access Under the Disability Discrimination Act, “reasonable” steps must be taken to ensure that disabled people enjoy the same level of opportunity or service as that available to non-disabled people.

In the construction or renovation of buildings advice is provided by Part M of the Building Regulations, which in relation to the installation of doors – particularly in respect of public buildings – offers the following guidance:

The DDA requires that “reasonable” steps must be taken to ensure that disabled people enjoy the same level of opportunity or service as that available to non-disabled people

So that disabled people can move easily and safely from one part of a building to another, single leaf doors on main circulation routes should have a minimum clear opening of 925mm. Single leaf interior doors not on main circulation routes should provide a minimum clear opening of 830mm to allow wheelchair access. For double doors where the overall width does not accommodate an equal split resulting in both panels providing the minimum clear opening, a two-thirds to one-third split is recommended.

Glazed viewing panels or apertures fitted into the door leaf allow both disabled and non-disabled people to see if there is anyone on the other side of the door, an important consideration in busy corridors.

To achieve effective visibility the viewing panels should be fitted to allow a clear zone of vision 500mm from the bottom of the door up to a height of 1500mm. It is important to remember that if the door is also acting as a fire door, the glazing used in the viewing panels must meet the current standard for fire resistant glass.

Glazed viewing panels fitted into the door leaf allow people to see if there is anyone on the other side of the door, an important consideration in busy corridors

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Thermal and sound insulation In addition to fire protection and disability access, door manufacturers are now producing products that offer improved sound and thermal insulation. Entrance doors to flats and apartments are required to provide adequate resistance to the passage of sound in compliance with Building Regulations Part E. Fitting an acoustic seal, including automatic drop seals, to the bottom of the door can achieve a reduction in the passage of sound by 10dB (decibels). It is worth noting that generally fire doors with a FD30 certification are acoustically tested to give a sound reduction value of 30dB, while doors with a FD60 certification are tested to 33 to 35dB. Higher energy costs and environmental concerns have resulted in a growing demand for doors that provide an improved level of thermal insulation.The amount of thermal insulation afforded by a door is expressed as a U value: the lower the value the higher the insulation.

Generally, timber doors are now manufactured with a U value of 2, which is compliant with Part L of the Building Regulations relating to energy conservation and the reduction of carbon emissions.

Under current legislation timber doors providing this level of thermal insulation are suitable for domestic dwellings and other buildings. www.vicaima.com

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Energy Efficiency

Marmox: meeting (and beating) the regs!

With the release of the new 2010 building regulations there is now more demand than ever for products to be as energy efficient as possible. Marmox have responded with Thermoblocks, a product that gets to the bottom of the problem!

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lready in 2002 the ‘Approved Document L’ of the building regulations significantly increased the requirement for thermal insulation in new structures and then additional revisions where made in April 2006. Now the 2010 building regulations aim to cut CO2 emissions by a further 25%. A tall order some may say, but the intention of these changes is to significantly increase the energy efficiency of the UK’s building stock to help combat climate change and cut the use of fossil fuels.

The 2010 building regulations pay particular attention to thermal bridging. It requires

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this to be addressed by the builder demonstrating to the planning authority that a sufficient psi value will be achieved.

An effective solution for the builder would be to use an insulating product at the bottom of the wall when they are building it. Marmox have designed just the answer! Marmox UK Ltd, known for ‘Marmox waterproof insulation boards’ are introducing a new, innovative approach to conquering thermal bridging in walls.

Already used in mainland Europe, Marmox Thermoblocks’ arrival in the UK is timed to coincide with the new building regulations. Designed to replace the bottom row of bricks or blocks in a wall, Marmox Thermoblocks virtually eliminate

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the thermal bridge between the wall and the floor and create a waterproof thermal barrier.

Tests carried out on Marmox Thermoblocks by The British Board of Agrement (BBA) state that, when using the product according to the ‘The Accredited Construction Details’, the minimum required ‘psi’ value for a thermal bridge (0.016 W/mK2) is at least doubled.

Depending on the wall construction, the ‘psi’ value of the junction will be between 0.03 and 0.07 W/mK2.

Marmox Thermoblocks have insulation properties equivalent to many common thermal insulation materials but with a compressive strength a lot higher than typical lightweight blocks. Due to the unique and ingenious production process the thermal conductivity of the product is much higher than standard extruded polystyrene and is comparable to phenolic foam.Whereas most lightweight blocks are only 3.5N, the minimum compressive strength of the Marmox Thermoblock is actually 7.0N/mm² (700 tonnes/m²).

Consequently it complies not just with part L of the new regulations but also part A. Marmox Thermoblocks are made of extruded polystyrene, coated both sides with a fibreglass mesh embedded in a cement polymorter and injected with concrete columns.They are initially available in 65mm (equivalent to the thickness of a standard brick) and in 2 widths, the standard 100mm and the wider 140mm version for use with structures of more than one storey.

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selection process as simple as possible Impey has created a four step process for their Aqua-Systems range to help retailers guide their customers through the experience.

Impey – a familiar face on the block For peace of mind it is essential that the right building blocks are laid from the outset. Impey is a familiar face on the wetroom block, and as innovators of wetroom solutions for well over a decade Impey have pretty much established themselves as the UK’s leading specialist.

Their products are the result of committed research and development.The ultimate in wetroom solutions that are designed to offer excellent margins and support for the retailer make life easier for the installer, and inspire confidence for the consumer.The company believes it has achieved that result with Aqua-Systems.

1) Floor Former:The element which creates the fall in the shower floor area for efficient drainage. Impey’s floor formers are considered to be of the highest quality offers many size options and solutions for both timber and concrete floors.

2) Water Proofing: A critical feature of any wetroom, Impey’s ‘tanking’ system provides total security against leaks which can cause serious damage to the building structure.

3) Wetroom screens: Produced from 8mm toughened glass, Impey offers a vast range of options, with different fixings and finishes - even the option of smoked glass, frosted panels and bespoke shapes and sizes.

4) Accessories: Impey has its own superior range of under-tile heating for added warmth and comfort, as well as shower fixtures such as robe hooks and towel rails.

Four steps to wetroom perfection Creating a wetroom from scratch can be a daunting challenge. So to make the

When only the best will do Howard Ball is the company’s Sales Director and comments “Our aim has

ut are all wetrooms created equal?

While a wetroom may appear on the surface to be a stunning work of art, what lurks beneath those beautiful Italian tiles could well be a totally different story. And if the foundation of a wetroom installation is questionable then there could be some very expensive repairs or call backs just waiting down the line.

So what is all the fuss about? We all know that wetrooms can look fabulous; a real talking point. Wetrooms can help to provide that extra sense of luxury, and they can add real value to the home. Impey’s Aqua-Systems; wellbeing achieved through peace of mind. always been to provide the very best products and the very best service.We have been leaders in this market for a long time and have been dedicated to creating a brand that is synonymous with quality and reliability, and our customers appreciate that.”

Aqua-Systems products have been used in over 250,000 successful wetroom installations, without a single product failure.Testament to their reliability, Impey provides a full lifetime warranty with each of their Aqua-Systems wetroom floor systems, together with technical and after sales support.

Impey even has its own installer training centre – the Impey Centre of Excellence.

The programme provides product and practical installation training and upon completion the installer is entered onto a registered installer network, which has the benefit of putting more work their way, whilst providing peace of mind for the customer.

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A hint of Giza in Lennestadt Anyone travelling to Giza will, not surprisingly, see pyramids – but when travelling to Lennestadt in the Sauerland region of Germany, nobody would expect it! It’s therefore truly impressive – and Billie Turner of TT-UK explains that their energetic concept is just as surprising.

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he Sauerland pyramids in Lennestadt are situated on a mountain overlooking the town of Meggen and can be seen from afar.The area has been named the Galileo Park, and exhibitions and presentations take place there.

“It is not a place for simple, shallow minded entertainment. It is in fact a place full of sophisticated attractions, intended to awaken the interest in new topics and encourage the mind to reflect on certain aspects,” exclaims Wolfgang Schmidt, constructor of the pyramids and company owner of Rayonex (which is based in three of the seven pyramids) and the bore rig manufacturer TRACTO-TECHNIK (TT).

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The pyramids are subject to an innovative energy concept.The decision had already been made to apply geothermal energy for heating and cooling in the first pyramid, which was built in 2005. One of the reasons for this was the fact that gas was not available in this region at the time and therefore the only alternative would have been oil, but this option was not wanted under any circumstances. Additionally, as TT had the necessary bore-know-how, the decision to go for geothermal energy was made very quickly.

50m length (total 900m) were placed into the mountain using HDD technology and later they were equipped with twin U-sondes.The heating load is 32.6kW.The heating is direct, which means without the use of heat exchangers by circulating the sole volume from the pyramids into the mountain and vice-versa. As the area is situated on the filled ground of a disused mining site, a special focus during the bore process was set on boring through water leading horizons, as much as possible.

This was intended to increase the high extracting and regeneration performance.

To be able to heat the 1300m² offices and production areas of the Rayonex pyramids, a total of 15 flat inclined bores, each of

A different bore method was applied to heat and cool the other pyramids. A total of nine vertical bores, each over

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Heating 99 metres, were carried out with the vertical bore rig Geodrill 20 V from TT. After completion these bores were also equipped with twin U-sondes (diameter 32mm). A 25% monoethylene glycol mixture was used as the heat transfer medium.To be able to dimension the earth sonde field, the distribution of the sondes was calculated in advance using the “Earth energy designer” software.The heating and cooling of the pyramids is steered from the energy supply station, the socalled “energy temple”.The 63kW heating pump installed here provides a pleasant climate in all the pyramids.

In the Galileo Park it is not only the buildings that are heated and cooled, but also the 200m² pond. In this case the innovative GRD technology was applied.

A shaft was installed on the pond’s island, from where ten bores up to 50m depths were produced radially (diameter 114 mm).The compact bore rig only required a small set-up surface and caused minimal surface damage.The bore rig has a great advantage when renewing heating systems

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in old buildings. A study carried out at Siegen University has shown that radial bores are especially energy efficient and have minimal running costs.

Water was used as a heat transfer medium inside the coaxial sondes.This is called direct heating and cooling, without adding a heating pump to the whole circuit.The geothermal heating and cooling load is 15kW. Furthermore an animal enclosure, where currently four coatis (members of the raccoon family) are living as “watchers” over the pyramids, was connected via an 8kW air-water heating pump to the

A view of the GRD bore rig, which accomplished the radial bores on the pond island

ground heater.The Sauerland pyramids are therefore operated with horizontal, vertical and radially installed geothermal sondes, as well as with an air-water heating pump.

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Exhibition Preview

The BEST of all worlds!

This autumn sees the NEC Birmingham host BEST: the Built Environment Solution & Technologies, co-located with Glassex and the Infrastructure Show from 18th to 20th October, and Interbuild ONSITE, which kicks off a day earlier than the others on Sunday 17th October.

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onday sees a number of finalists and winners from the BCI Awards hosting a live “In conversation with...”

Q&A session in the show bar on the first day of BEST, discussing their Award entries.

Plus, see entries from the BCI Awards including the prestigious Prime Minister’s Award for Public Sector Construction will be showcased in a special viewing gallery in the bar at BEST. On Monday Viv Duke, Chief Executive of the Equality Accreditation Services, debates the solutions for getting equal opportunities right in the construction industry versus just ticking boxes. And join Hattie Hartman on Tuesday as she asks “Do green buildings have to be ugly?” – but surely a look at any of our Greenhouse and Sustainability in Development features show that’s not the case! Also on Tuesday, a number of finalists and winners from the Retrofit Awards will be hosting a live Q&A in the show bar, discussing their Award entries. See all the finalists from the Retrofit Awards in a special viewing gallery in the bar at BEST. The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) will be running free low carbon clinics in Low Carbon City throughout the show. Drop by to speak with one of their experts, and gain one-to-one advice for how you can drive down your carbon emissions, whilst still delivering on value and minimising costs.

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Seminars are grouped by Design (Monday), Construction (Tuesday), and Product (Wednesday). Monday afternoon sees Wayne Hemingway, always good value, discussing “How can new homes be affordable, modern and well designed?”

On Tuesday Mark Prisk, Minister of State for Business & Enterprise (Construction Minister), opens the seminars with “Achieving value for money in construction: what is the scale of the challenge for the UK”, there’s sure to be a scramble for seats for this one!

Other seminars ask “Lower carbon homes – what are the existing ready to go solutions?”, “How can good school design effectively promote creativity and learning?”, and “Where are government targets leading the country?” whilst regional case studies are discussed in “Coventry’s virtual construction site”, “Supply chain interaction and collaboration to reduce carbon – what is Birmingham doing?”, and “The London Tideway project – the scale and scope of the engineering challenge.”

And on Wednesday lunchtime, the next stage of the Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review will be announced. BEST

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Mark Prisk opens Tuesday’s seminar programme with “Achieving value for money in construction: what is the scale of the challenge for the UK”

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A new range of cladding panels guaranteed to bring a sparkle to the eyes of architects and designers will debut on the stand (05-C90) of leading manufacturer Steni UK at BEST. Steni extended its composite range of panels with sparkling black and white variants to bring a cost-effective wow factor to public sector refurbishment projects particularly, but they are also suitable for private sector and newbuild developments in the healthcare, education, residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

The white variant brings a crisp, bright effect to buildings while the black with-a hint-of-ruby gives a sharp, stand-out effect.

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New from AKW, provider of bathing products for the elderly and/or disabled, is the LUDA Intelligent Shower.

The IP45-rated waterproof shower unit with advanced thermostatic control carries comprehensive BEAB Care and RNIB accreditations. Audio bleeps, LED illumination and tactile control buttons benefit partially-sighted users while an extended hose-length and height-adjustable features allow for seated or standing use.The 1m riser-rail doubles as a grab-rail, aiding dexterity and mobility and 10kW of power brings constant, year-round performance. Ideal for social housing projects, healthcare and the home, the LUDA has a two-year warranty and connects to all AKW digital waste pumps. See them at BEST, stand B10.

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Rain Director adds new model to range RainWaterHarvesting.co.uk has added a fourth version to its Rain Director® range.The WRAS-approved Rain Director® is a rainwater harvesting management system which cuts pump power use five-fold.The Solar Rain Director® reduces power use to virtually nothing.This smart piece of kit overcomes other issues such as lack of water during power cuts, bacterial action in the water, pump noise and bulky control panels. It also provides mains backup.The latest model,The Rain Director® Plus, is designed for larger scale commercial use and gives options for a level gauge, BMS output and custom-sized header tanks.Visit them on Stand 05 D82.

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Kingspan’s Part L clinics Kingspan Insulation will be on hand at BEST (Stand E25) to provide a series of free workshops on the new 2010 Approved Documents L to the Building Regulations, which deal with the conservation of fuel and power in domestic and non-domestic new builds and refurbishments. Running throughout the day, the clinics will aim to cover the key changes that have been made since 2006. Extensive practical examples will be provided to illustrate how the changes will apply on-site and this highly visual format will mean that clinics are suitable for new comers and experts alike. Online Enquiry 031

WPL’s open invite to product seminars WPL Limited invites you to visit them at the BEST Show at the NEC this October.WPL will be showcasing their Diamond Sewage Treatment Plants and RainRetain Rainwater Harvesting Packages on their stand C69 in Hall 5.WPL will be holding 30 minute introductory product seminars during the three day show on their stand.These will be hosted by Paul Collis, Online Enquiry 034 WPL’s National Sales Manager, and will discuss their Diamond Sewage Treatment Plants, RainRetain Premium Domestic Rainwater Harvesting Systems and RainRetain Developers Rainwater Harvesting Systems.

Steelway showcase their expertise Steelway will be showcasing a number of products highlighting their engineering and specialised fabrication capabilities.Their expertise and experience has been gained over 82 years of trading.They offer a full in-house design, manufacture and installation service with onsite support wherever required. Steelway’s five divisions - Steelway, Brickhouse, Fensecure, Rail, & Protect, manufacture a range of steel, aluminium and GRP products, including staircases, handrails, access metalwork, heritage metalwork (including Rail), fencing, sports equipment, street furniture, security products, cages, doors, and access covers including hydraulic covers.

Steelway were the winners of last year’s Best Sustainable Product Award.

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Profile

A design for life Fact File Name: Iain MacLaren Family: Married for 32 years to Fiona, with two sons (24 and 21) Age: 58 Town of residence: Glasgow (but weekend in North Berwick whenever possible) Position/Company: Senior partner at Wylie Shanks Architects What was your first job, and when did you join the industry?

From my first summer at Art School in 1971, I have been with Wylie Shanks.

After studying a year of law at Glasgow University I reverted to my vocation, and the practice has always held sufficient challenge to satisfy my design and business interests. I was an equity partner at 29, so have been nearly 30 years self-employed.

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

A bit of both – I believe that luck has a lot to do with business as well as personal success, but I also believe you make your own to the greater extent. I always wanted to practise in Scotland, and was pretty focussed on doing it with Wylie Shanks, whose partners and reputation I respected.

I got offered a very tempting alternative job with a bank at 28, and the senior partner at Wylie Shanks at that time made way by retiring early. A bit ‘incestuous’ in terms of succession planning, but a huge opportunity and challenge for me at the time.

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

The way has been long, and a roller coaster ride. I have seen the upside – financial, project or competition success – and the downside – death of partners, forced retirals, several recessions, laying off staff.The industry/profession has undergone many changes, and I have

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The design team for the conversion of Govan Police Station to community offices were awarded a Business Excellence Award for partnership working in December 2008.

been at the forefront of many – design build procurement; fee tendering; project management; CDM regulations; PPP/PFI. Flavour of the month is now ‘sustainability’.

You need to be flexible and tenacious to survive, and I have taken Project Management, Conservation Accreditation and CDM qualifications to ensure the practice responded to the market with the appropriate in-house skills. Conversely we have removed the multi-discipline element from the practice, believing it better to respond with sub-consultancy teams chosen for their relevant abilities for each project.

All this experience helps with day to day judgements and decisions, since ‘the more it changes the more it stays the same’. I still believe strongly in traditional procurement methods and quality of professional service – not because of being afraid to change with the times, but because of my experience of changes over time.

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

To the enthusiastic and hard working young architects that are now in my practice I try to pass on experience and knowledge, and ensure they fulfil their own potential and aspirations as far as within my power.

With hindsight I personally came out of University with high hopes but have experienced a long and slow erosion of the architect’s place in the construction process and indeed in society at large.

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There are still huge opportunities abroad, so the next generation need to be mobile to take advantage.There are always smaller scale opportunities in Scotland, which punches above its weight in architectural design and professional organisation.

Currently it is really tough for the graduates to get meaningful employment and experience.

I still believe that the architect is the natural team leader for procurement in construction, certainly among the professions, and definitely when it comes to adding value through design – they are driven by conscience, a sense of greater good and of history.There will consequently be opportunities for the ‘newcomers’ in our profession, which for the most part is the only construction team member not driven by purely commercial imperatives.

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

I have touched on some of the changes in practice over the years, but the biggest has to be the IT revolution. It’s amazing how quickly we have moved from the drawing board to the computer, from the artist to the computer model, from typewriter to PC, snail mail to email, dial phones to multi –function mobile/satnav/camera. I would not claim to have instigated or pioneered any of these changes in a wider sense,

Profile always having believed in letting someone else explore the frontiers, but have been a quick adopter of proven technology.

I think in responding to commercial pressures over the years, many architects have diluted with customer service – it remains a priority for us, so by not changing we have differentiated ourselves to the benefit of our clients.

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

It will be harder than you think; it will not make you rich; you will not spend much time designing buildings? Actually, if I had listened to such truths I would maybe not have risen to the challenges ahead, so ‘never give up’ would be better.The retiring partner when I was 28 simply said ‘Look after your family and work hard’, so I did.

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

Advice needs to be given, but there different ways of delivering it. I believe in empowerment through delegation of responsibility, but that still needs good advisory input to ensure mistakes do not happen unnecessarily. Leadership is not just directing people though, it is also motivating them and setting an example to follow. Mistakes happen – hopefully not big ones, and certainly the lesson must be learnt and communicated. In our profession the smallest of errors can become huge construction or liability problems, so attention to detail and access to technical information is a priority.

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I occasionally do expert witness work for the RIAS, and from that experience can safely say that our own efforts on quality management to catch drawing and specification mistakes are well worth it discovery needs to happen before construction. So - yes, people need to be advised in the right way, and no, we need to try to avoid mistakes.

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Where do you see yourself/your industry in five/ten years’ time?

For me: In five - completing my last (and best) new build projects; passing on the reins to my partner after celebrating the practice centenary.

In ten – if spared, oil painting in the sun in the South of France.

For architects (perhaps wishfully): Reaffirming their leadership in the construction team; winning the ‘battle’ against expedient, profit motivated procurement; integrating services consultants into the design process; continuing to provide design solutions which total more than the sum of their parts, and inspire us toward higher values; obtaining true cost/quality competition; shaping a more effective and meaningful Constuctionline organisation for professionals, and Architects’ Registration Board (or perhaps abolishing both?).

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Icynene – healthier, environmentally friendly insulation Superior thermal performance, healthier indoor air, up to 50% energy savings, and reduced sound transmission.These are among the benefits offered to constructors and architects by the Icynene spray-inplace expanding soft foam insulation and air barrier that is 100% waterblown and does not give off any harmful emissions.

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As well as North America, Icynene operates in Europe, Japan and China.

Soft foam is the fastest growing insulation material in the world today and Icynene, applied as a liquid,

expands to 100 times its volume in seconds to fill every crack and crevice while remaining flexible so that the integrity of the building envelope seal remains intact over time. Icynene allows specifiers, architects and design professionals to explore geometry and space without compromising performance. It permanently adheres to the construction material – without shrinking, sagging and, as it completely seals any shaped cavity, there is no compromise between design, functionality and performance. In addition to air-sealing and insulating walls, crawl-spaces and ceilings, Icynene can seal complicated framing details and intricate designs.

It is ideally suited for steel and wood frame construction and is also used for renovations and retrofits.As well as residential, Icynene is used in commercial buildings including schools, offices, laboratories and hospitals.

Sweet taste of success for Steadmans A specialist chocolate factory and visitor attraction in Dumfries and Galloway has a new factory, shop and cafe featuring deep profile roof and wall cladding from building products manufacturer Steadmans. 1,300m² of Steadmans AS34/1000 Slate Blue plastisolfinished cladding sheet were used on the factory, shop and café, whilst Steadmans AS20/1000 white liner panel was fixed to the underside of the purlins to provide a clean and attractive interior finish throughout.

Slate blue flashings and 2mm galvanised valley gutters from Steadmans completed the roof areas whilst the external walls were clad in attractive log cabin effect panels.

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ROOFMATE SL-A is also being added to several blocks in the Athletes’ Village, with work now well underway on providing accommodation for thousands of athletes and officials.

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Kingspan CPD clarifies regulatory requirements Online Enquiry 042 From 1st October 2010 it is all change once again for England, Wales and Scotland as the latest regulations governing the thermal performance of buildings come into force. Kingspan Insulated Panels has developed a RIBA approved and Construction Services Approved CPD Seminar to help clarify the changes and look at optimum building solutions for non-domestic new build and refurb projects.The changes to Approved Documents L for England and Wales and to Technical Handbook Section 6 for Scotland are a significant step towards the target for all new buildings to be zero carbon in under a decade, and are likely to prove both challenging and potentially complex.

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Uponor’s plumbing solutions are revolutionising the social housing sector and changing the way local authorities think about copper piping.Without the disadvantages of corrosion, incrustation and hotworks requirement - not to mention the inconvenience of having to paint - Uponor is winning acclaim for its quick, safe installation.

The company’s extremely versatile Multi Layer Composite Pipe (MLCP) saves hours of engineers’ time to install; is not prone to being stolen as copper often is; it is far lighter than copper and engineers like it because it is clean to use.

Uponor’s managing director, Peter Roberts, explains. “These attributes are drawing a lot of attention from councils and housing associations.Whilst Uponor’s MLCP offers many of the benefits of plastic plumbing systems combined with the strength of copper, the remarkably easy system is designed with jointing on the inside so there are no moving parts and the installer can be sure the joint is secure.What’s more, if someone does manage to drive a nail through a pipe, repair is simpler as well because there is enough give in the pipes to insert a fitting. But perhaps the most attractive benefit of all is price stability.The fluctuating price of copper can be the difference between making money and losing money. Our prices have changed once in 12 months; copper has changed 26 times.”

Peter believes that the social housing sector will continue to offer significant opportunities for the company, not least due to the brand’s unique plumbing philosophy.

Wybone’s New On Street Litter Bin The stylish new Torpedo Single On Street is our latest addition to our Torpedo range. It features a hooded top to prevent rain water getting in, and a self-emptying ashtray with a stubber plate.

This new litter bin has a modern, sleek design which makes it perfect for city centre locations where a contemporary looking product is required.

He concludes: “We are not about supplying and selling products.

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Ultrascape gives Angel Building wings Ultrascape’s fully compliant BS 7533 mortar paving system has played a major role in the recent refurbishment of The Angel Building in Islington, making it a striking addition to one of London’s most historical areas. Sub-contractors, J Browne Construction Company Limited, were given the responsibility of enhancing

the surrounding streetscape, a new 1000m² landscaped public space around the perimeter of the Angel Building. Ultrascape’s Pro-Bed HS Bedding Mortar, Pro-Prime Slurry Primer and Flowpoint flowable grout were specified and used to lay 60x60x60mm diamond sawn, silver grey granite setts.

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Long Rake Spar recycling for Green Roofs Long Rake Spar supply three categories of Green Roof substrates, each containing a blend of recycled and lightweight aggregates with composted bio waste products. Intensive System Substrates (ISS), for use as a substrate within recreational garden-scapes; Extensive System Substrates (ESS), for use as a substrate in un-maintained rooftop environments; Mineral Drain Aggregate (MDA), a drainage layer for use below the substrate to prevent slipping on sloping roofs with Extensive systems; Brown Roofing Substrates (BRS): designed to promote regeneration of the bio-diversity of demolition sites which have been lost to construction.

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‘Twickers’ gives Ronacrete a try Recently the tarmac paving outside Twickenham stadium was renewed and paths and walkways were applied on top of the new tarmac. Ronacrete’s Ronadeck Resin Bound Surfacing System was applied at a thickness of 15mm to create decorative, slip-resistant pavements. It was supplied in easy to use packaging comprising a twocomponent polyurethane non-yellowing resin together with aggregates for easy on-site.The resin was mixed with a drill and paddle mixer and added to the dry aggregate, mixed and then laid onto the prepared surface.Within four hours the new slip resistant surface was traffic ready - and satisfies the SuDS regulations.

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Marshalls launch new Product Selector brochure Marshalls recently launched its new Product Selector Supplement, PS3.1, which sits alongside the hugely successful Product Selector 3 (PS3).

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Eagle SG&W: contemporary glass structures New technology pioneered by Eagle S G & W Ltd allows large sheets of glass to be ‘glued’ together using silicone, omitting the need for solid supporting structure, giving uninterrupted views and bringing in light.The glass panels meet with all the latest heat

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Kaba make an entrance Online Enquiry 061 Kawneer’s arresting at World Museum systems Door manufacturer and supplier Kaba Door Systems has provided a unique automatic sliding door solution at Liverpool’s World Museum.The two Kaba SLX automatic sliding doors have been fitted to two existing entrances that lead through to the museum floor.The new doors slide open simultaneously, meeting together over the separating area of wall.The Kaba SLX sliding door is controlled by an intelligent Communications Bus which continually monitors the safety systems, the SLX is an extremely safe, reliable and efficient system.

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Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have unveiled their new Comar 9P.i High Performance Framing,Windows and Door System. Comar 9P.i high performance framing offers two options of construction, ladder- or mitre- frame. 9P.i windows and 9P.i doors hang directly from the frame, reducing the need for additional outer frames. For refurbishment to new build, Comar 9P.i has profile widths of 80mm or 120mm creating greater design flexibility.Three levels of thermal performance, standard, multi-chamber and multi-chamber thermal foam, create U-values between 1.6 and 1.0 for a typical grid size with opening vents.

Levolux shapes up at IQ Winnersh Online Enquiry 063 A key feature of SEGRO’s IQ Winnersh development’s design is its external Solar Shading solution, designed and installed by Levolux. 211 fabricated perforated aluminium louvres were installed vertically, fixed at regular intervals in varying angles to provide shade to exposed windows on south, east and west elevations. Each perforated louvre measures 800mm wide and varies in length from 3.4 to 7.2 metres. 165 louvres, measuring 3.4m in length, were fixed along upper floors, while 46 double height louvres provide shade to ground and first floor levels.

HQ Chester is a £50m mixed-use, circular development on the site of the previous police headquarters, and features several of architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer’s products; frameless AA®110 structurally silicone glazed curtain walling on the external elevations of the buildings, and AA®100 dry-jointed capped curtain walling with 50mm sightlines on the internal courtyard elevations. AA®110 capped curtain walling with 65mm sightlines was used in barrier load areas such as stairwells, along with AA®601 top-hung casement and AA®603 tilt/turn and AA®603 tilt/ slide windows.

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It revolves around TORMAX In a continuing drive to improve energy efficiency, Spalding’s South Holland Centre, a busy arts centre, now benefits from a prestigious manual revolving entrance finished in bronze anodise, manufactured and installed by TORMAX UK Ltd. Replacing traditional swing doors, the three-wing revolving entrance results in smoother flow of pedestrian traffic and reduces heat-loss from the building at busy times.TORMAX delivered a modern, energy efficient revolving entrance that also resulted in improved access. iMotion® technology ensures low-energy solutions when circumstances demand advanced door automation. Online Enquiry 065

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J&B Hopkins receives industry Online Enquiry 073 awards acclaim An innovative approach to the design of building services has won national acclaim for J&B Hopkins of Fareham, with short listing in two prestigious awards.The M&E contracting engineers are finalists in the ‘Innovation’ category of the Retrofit Awards and in the ‘Industrial & Commercial Project’ and ‘Small End User’ categories of the RAC

Cooling Industry Awards. J&B Hopkins entered both awards with a case study showing how it is possible to deliver a highly energy efficient way of controlling the temperature within buildings using low temperature heating and high temperature cooling. J&B Hopkins is a Business Solutions Partner with Mitsubishi Electric.

Hamworthy reduce Leisure Centre’s bills Carn Brea, the largest community based leisure centre in Cornwall is benefitting from the installation of two new Hamworthy Dorchester gas fired condensing water heaters and a new Wessex ModuMax condensing modular boiler.

In just six months the operational gas bill for the centre has fallen by 30%, system reliability has resulted in less maintenance, again lowering the running costs, and the overall environmental performance of the centre has improved though reduced emissions.

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Next ‘logical’ step for Ideal Ideal Heating has expanded its Logic range of boilers; the Logic Heat and Logic System models have been introduced to meet demand from installers, who are often asked to fit like-for-like replacement appliances in older housing stock. Advanced+ versions come complete with a 5 year parts and labour warranty.The SEDBUK A-rated System and Heat models are available in outputs of 15kW, 18kW, 24kW and 30kW (the latter also available as a 12kW model). Lift weights are low, at 23kg for the Heat and 28kg for the System, and the dimensions match those of the compact Logic Combi.

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AEL: quality as standard All the radiators and valves supplied by AEL are designed, built and tested to EN442 standards guaranteeing continuity of quality.The EN442 standard constitutes a positive step forward to ensure that radiators tested and approved will provide the stated heat output required also guaranteeing that the product specified will be fit for purpose.The EN442 standard was brought into force not only to guarantee that the stated outputs of radiators are correct, but to also deter the use of poor quality untested radiators being specified for use into European and UK installations.

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Hydropath: no limescale, no chemicals HydroFLOW Commercial C Range and HydroFLOW HS38 (domestic model) both prevent and remove limescale. Nottingham-based Hydropath manufacture a comprehensive range of HydroFLOW ferrite water conditioning Online Enquiry 077 units, for pipe sizes ranging from 32mm up to 125mm DN, specified for both commercial and domestic projects including offices, housing contracts, hotels and leisure. Hydropath first launched its patented technology for the prevention and removal of limescale, which is maintenance free and has no chemicals for a green approach to water conditioning, in 1992.

It’s ‘all systems go’ for Polypipe Already acknowledged as the leading brand of plastic plumbing and heating systems in the UK marketplace, Polypipe’s launch of the new Polysure press fit fittings system means it can now offer a plastic plumbing system for every conceivable application. And with a number of major end users – housing associations and local authorities in particular – recognising the considerable benefits of using a plastic plumbing system in the homes they own and manage, switching to reliable, cost effective plastic plumbing systems, plastic is clearly making a lot of sense out there.

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Work is drawing to a close on the installation of more than 80,000m² Online Enquiry 079 of ceiling tiles in the largest construction project in Peterborough since the cathedral was built 800 years ago, the new Peterborough City Hospital.

Thanks to an industry-leading off-cut recycling scheme operated by interior solutions provider Armstrong Ceilings, some 8,000m² (32 tonnes) of tiles, equivalent to the weight of two double-decker buses, have been saved from landfill. Armstrong’s Bioguard Plain mineral tiles contain fungicides and biocides which actively combat harmful fungi, mould and mildew, yeasts and bacteria, are used throughout the new 612-bed major acute hospital.

The recent 300m² refurbishment of a Derby sixth form centre proved how Burmatex’s structure bonded ranges Lateral, Zip and Code can be used to create an ultramodern and sophisticated education interior, after they were specified to fulfil the brief set by Matthew Montague Architects. Architect Matthew Montague and his sister Jane, Interior Designer within the practice, were in fact pupils at the school! They had used Burmatex carpet tiles in previous phases of the school’s refurbishment but were particularly interested in the new structure bonded products from Burmatex, owing to their bright citrus colour palette and green credentials.

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Worldwide first for Altro Altro Whiterock™ has become the first internal wall finish in the world to receive a BRE Global environmental rating. Altro has been awarded an A rating from BRE Global for Altro Whiterock White TM and Altro Whiterock Satin TM in conjunction with a timber stud, plasterboard internal wall specification.This latest accolade is a major achievement in the company’s sustainability drive and further strengthens Altro’s environmental initiatives. Its dedicated sustainability website, www.altro6steps.com, summarises its business operations as well as facts about materials used in the manufacturing process.

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Milliken is the perfect fix at Ricoh Arena Milliken offers first-rate modular carpet with high performance, style and environmental consideration across its diverse product portfolio, and proved the ideal fix at the multi-purpose Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Fixation modular carpet was launched in early 2010 to fulfil the growing demand for performance, style and sustainability at a price point that reaches new markets. Certified carbon neutral, Fixation is available in a diverse palette of 40 colours, or custom colourways. Equipped with MilliGuard® Plus for protection against dirt and stains, Fixation is 20% lighter than typical hard backed carpet tiles and comes backed by a 10 year wear guarantee.

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Dulux didn’t waver at Waverley!

When redecorating the communal areas at Waverley Court, Crewe, housing association Wulvern called on the experts at Dulux Trade.Together, they designed an interior scheme that not only brought a sense of community to Waverley Court’s 90 properties, but also ensured they were all compliant with fire safety regulations, and communal areas met with the Disability Discrimination Act. As the building at Waverley Court stretches over ten floors high, the brief called for each corridor and communal area to be redecorated with different colours to aid residents’ navigation around the building.

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Sports centre floor reaches Olympic standard with F. Ball Technical support and subfloor preparation products provided by F. Ball and Co. Ltd. helped contractor Oxden Floors to overcome a flooring failure and deliver a high quality, durable finish for the installation of a 1250m2 sports hall floor at Christ Church Sports Centre in Canterbury, which is also being used as a pre-Olympic training facility for

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London 2012.The failure of the original installation caused the floorcovering to lift.The combination of F. Ball’s high performance products, including Stopgap 900 DPM-prep, Stopgap F76 waterproof surface membrane, and Stopgap 300 HD smoothing underlayment ensured the subfloor was in sound condition before the floorcovering was reinstated.

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TeploTie used in first ZeroCarbon retrofit

Leading interior solutions provider Armstrong Ceilings has almost quadrupled its recycling of materials from this year’s Farnborough International Airshow.This year, Armstrong has recycled almost 10,000m² (or 38 tonnes) of its Dune Supreme and Cortega tiles as well as 1,000m² of its Mezzanine board tiles.The Armstrong tiles were used in more than 20 corporate hospitality and business chalets used by such prestigious exhibitors as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrop Grumman.These chalets are utilised during the show week of July 19-25, taking five weeks to build and fit out and one week to dismantle.

Ancon TeploTie, the innovative low thermal conductivity Wall Tie, has been used in the UK’s first retrofit to achieve zero-carbon Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.TeploTie wall ties are ideal for retrofit projects as they can be resin-fixed into existing walls.The project involved the refurbishment of the architect’s own semidetached home, built in the 1840s with solid brick walls.The front elevation is internally insulated to preserve the original brickwork.

The U-value of the walls is now 0.11W/mK2, 16 times better than before. Almost every thermal bridge was designed out, including all metal fixings.

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Armstong give university a new lease of life A variety of systems from interior solutions provider Armstrong Ceilings have played a vital role in the £200,000 refurbishment of teaching accommodation at Southampton Solent University. Dune white mineral planks, cut to size, were used in conjunction with the plasterboard upstand to hide the ducting in the 100-metre-long corridor that linked the Herbert Collins building with another.Then between this and the wall on the other side, concave Ultima canopies were suspended from the blacked-out soffit, alternating with pendant lights and changing to convex canopies where corridors crossed one another.

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Glow-worm’s Ultracom2: ‘Access all Areas’ New from Glow-worm is the Ultracom2 range of high efficiency boilers, designed to give installers real benefits in the ease and speed of installation and servicing.The Ultracom2 is an intelligently designed SEDBUK A rated boiler available in a wide range of combi and system models. A choice of analogue plug in, digital plug in or external intelligent eBus controls create maximum flexibility and choice making it perfect in every installation. All components can be accessed easily from the front of the appliance significantly improving servicing and maintenance times; ensuring it really is ‘Access all Areas’.

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Glow-worm launches new range of heat pumps Glow-worm is strengthening its position within the renewable technology market with the launch of the Clearly Heat Pump range of Air to Water Heat Pumps, providing straightforward, hassle-free heating and hot water solutions for domestic properties. As one of the smallest and lightest Air to Water Heat Pumps on the market, Clearly Heat Pumps are the right choice for both new build and retrofit installations alike. Clearly Heat Pump consists of a single external unit requiring just an electricity supply and heating flow/return connections - no need for expensive ground loops or drilling of bore holes.

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Kingspan’s sustainable performance It is one thing to make claims about your business performance in the challenging area of sustainability, it is quite another to substantiate those claims, but that is what Kingspan Insulated Panels achieves with its fourth Sustainability Report, now available to download from their website’s Resource Centre. Notable achievements in the UK include exceeding a 20% waste to landfill reduction target; listing by the Sunday Times as one of the UK’s 60 top green companies (finishing first in Wales in both years); and achieving the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) Gold award in 2009 and 2010.

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FAKRO meets Passivhaus requirements at Online Enquiry 095 Scottish Housing EXPO FAKRO’s FTT U5 Thermo triple glazed roof windows were chosen for use in 52 architectdesigned homes at Scotland’s first ever ‘Housing Expo’ near Inverness.With some to ‘Passivhaus’ principles, the FTT’s overall U-value of 0.94W/ m2K will make a major contribution towards

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Spacetherm F from the A Proctor Group is a composite of 2010 0verview fibrous matting and aerogels (a low density solid derived from a Industry body EPIC has published a webpage giving a clear overview of the key areas in the nondomestic market Online Enquiry 096 to be affected by the new revised versions of the Approved Documents to Part L. EPIC has been a leading member of the Working Group advising ODPM on the development of AD-L2:2010 and of the advisory committee working with BRE on the revision of the calculation methodology. As experts in the field of lightweight industrial framed buildings and the use of metal cladding systems, EPIC is well placed to bring clarity to the particular issues faced by non-domestic building.

Steni cladding hits the right note Three half-matt standard colours of Steni cladding panels were specified for an extension to a Cornish primary school for a trio of reasons – aesthetics, cost-effectiveness and performance. Over 30m² of Steni’s fibreglass reinforced polymer composite Colour panels, with a smooth surface of electron beam cured acrylic (cured without the use of solvents) in white and light and dark blue have been installed in horizontal strips.The extension has enabled St Mary’s Catholic Primary School to move students’ music lessons to a dedicated room and enlarge the staff room and headteacher’s rooms as well as improve the building’s thermal performance.

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Klober tapes complete roofing Online Enquiry 099 airtightness package With up to a third of warm air escaping through the roof, achieving the right balance between airtightness and ventilation is essential. Klober’s extensive range of tapes, pipe sealing collars and sealants used alongside brand leading Permo underlays, vapour control layers and air barriers enables the chosen roofing airtightness strategy to be fulfilled while counteracting the effects of buildings (particularly timber frame) drying out. Illustrations of best practice have been confirmed in Accredited Construction Details such as MCI RE 02 which combines the use of Klober Permo Forte with vapour control layers and tapes.

Powershield takes off at Dublin Airport Over 750 high performance internal fire doors fitted with the latest security hardware have been designed, manufactured and installed by steel door specialist Powershield for the new Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. A variety of internal fire doors with a 60-minute fire rating were installed throughout the terminal, whilst security doors fitted with high security locks and cylinders were specified for the detention rooms. Powershield supplied all ironmongery for every door on the project, with all components sourced internally from within the ASSA ABLOY Group.

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Dulux Trade predict a Kermi turns up the heat Online Enquiry 101 colourful future Kermi recently launched into the UK market the extensive range of design radiators, home heating radiators, and commercial heating solutions manufactured by their sister company Arbonia.The Arbonia range of column radiators provides exceptional heat output and the extensive product range opens up many opportunities for the heating engineer in the wider contract market.

The contract control system operated by Kermi in the UK and the full support of the Technical Sales Team provides help and guidance from the early design stage through to the robust supply chain ensuring products are delivered complete and on time.

On form with On The Level On the Level, the UK’s leading manufacturer of concealed wet floor shower trays (known as formers), has introduced a new system which provides the perfect solution for creating wetroom floors using larger tile formats.The new Linear Drainage system is an ideal partner for floors using marble, limestone or any fashionable large-scale tiles.

There are 18 stock sizes from 900x900mm through to double entry formers measuring a generous 1200x2400mm and On the Level are the only manufacturer who can produce bespoke solutions in any size or shape.

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Dulux Trade has unveiled its colour trend predictions for the year ahead with the launch of its unique ColourFutures™ 2011 resource. Compiled by the colour experts at Dulux Trade, the insightful publication translates global themes into style trends for interior and exterior design.The overall inspiration for the collection of diverse and stimulating palettes in ColourFutures™ 2011 is ‘appreciation’: valuing the natural environment and being content with what we have, rather than what we want, and understanding the harmony between nature and technology.

Simpson Strong-Tie launches new insulation clip Simpson Strong-Tie has announced the launch of its new insulation clip, in response to requirements issued by the CSH for insulated buildings to control heat loss and, in turn, carbon emissions. In acknowledgement of this, the timber frame industry has adopted the use of solid insulation panels within buildings to increase their thermal performance and sustainability. Simpson’s new insulation clip allows the timber frame manufacturer to effectively fit these insulation panels in the correct position, whilst holding them in place during transport to the site. Also, the clip ‘snaps’ in half to form single clips for use around openings.

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A faster way to a better roof with Unilin-Systems Thanks to their unique construction, UnilinSystems structural insulated roof panels are ideal for roofing contractors and developers looking to fit roofs faster and save money onsite. Featuring insulation, replacing traditional rafters and incorporating an inner facing board, the roofing panels form an integral part of the roof structure and can be easily installed using a crane clamp. Simply lowered in to place, mechanically fixed and then foam sealed along longitudinal joints, the panels quickly form an airtight and weatherproof roof. Quicker than traditional methods, contractors cite up to 10 working days saved on a pair of semi-detached houses.

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Portakabin joins elite 15% of businesses!

Modular building specialist Portakabin has achieved the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet, the world’s leading source of business information. This coveted award puts Portakabin in the top 15% of all companies in the UK and Ireland for financial stability. Dun & Bradstreet provides an independent assessment

of all companies, and an internationallyrecognised indicator of the risk of failure and credit worthiness. It is a dynamic scoring system that is continuously updated and reflects the most current situation.The coveted ‘rating 1’ status, which Portakabin has achieved, indicates that the business is low risk and has high creditworthiness.

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Technal – the choice Prepare for winter Online Enquiry 111 of winners with Dickies Online Enquiry 113 Two acclaimed buildings featuring aluminium glazing systems from Technal, have won RIBA Awards for architectural excellence.The Snowdon Summit Visitor Centre, Hafod Eryri, designed by Ray Hole Architects has won an RIBA Award in the Public Building category, and has also been shortlisted in this year’s Prime Minister’s Better Building Awards, to be announced in October. And CitySpace, a flagship sports and leisure facility at the University of Sunderland designed by FaulknerBrowns, has won an RIBA Award in the Retail and Leisure category.

With the days getting shorter and the winter months ahead, Dickies have introduced the perfect answer to keeping you warm and dry during the colder, wetter weather that’s inevitably on its way. Fully lined and quilted for warmth, the robust Eisenhower Waterproof Quilted Parker Jacket (Code No: EH70000) is designed with stitched and taped seams and contrast panels to shoulders and sleeves, made from 100%, 120gsm nylon with a PU coating, and 100% polyester 190T taffeta lining with 180gsm quilting. Available in black only, the Dickies Eisenhower Waterproof jacket comes in sizes M, L, XL and XXL.

Solarlux’s versatile horizontally sliding wall The SL60-Horizontally sliding walls are individual aluminium framed, glass panels, that are thermally insulated, allowing as many panels as required to be slid to a parking area to open up a space.

It is suitable for shops, malls, leisure or education or any location where variable openings are required. A maximum panel sizes of 1200mm wide x 3500mm high is possible.The system is extremely secure.The system is available with 3 floor tracks including a flush floor track for barrier free entry.

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Key role for Scottish Galvanizers Key Role Glasgow-based Scottish Galvanizers Ltd has played a key role in the creation of the muchawaited 26 metre ‘Crouching Man’ sculpture, designed by the creator of the famous ‘Angel of the North’ sculpture, Antony Gormley. Part of Wedge Group Galvanizing, Scottish Galvanizers carried out the galvanizing of the entire 60 tonne, 26 metre structure including 547 complex steel nodes.The sculpture which has been designed to look like an electricity pylon in the shape of a crouching man will be situated on a sea-defence barrier near the coastal town of Lelystad, approximately 30 miles from Amsterdam.

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Bank on Armorgard Tuffbank Whether it’s secure site storage or secure in-vehicle storage you’re looking for, Toolbank has the solution in the form of the Armorgard Tuffbank; a very strong, extremely sturdy and cost effective secure storage box. Designed to keep the most determined thief out and the contents secure, the specifications speak for themselves: Ultra-robust 5-lever deadlocks with anti-drill plates on both sides • Heavy-duty construction with 3mm thick steel plate lid • Continuous heavy-duty, fully-welded hinge • Gas struts for easy opening and closing • Unique serial numbers welded to every box for overnight key replacement.

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Building Excellence Award for Yorkon Award-winning off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, has won an LABC Building Excellence Award for the Emersons Green NHS Treatment Centre in Bristol.The project for independent healthcare providers UK Specialist Hospitals (UKSH) is believed to be the largest

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complete hospital to be built off site.The threestorey 4,842m² building was manufactured off site in York and comprises 114 steel-framed modules, which Yorkon craned into position in just three weeks to reduce disruption, and the build time to only eight months.

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Tsurumi pumps – Obart Pumps give a 3 year guarantee!

Obart Pumps has plenty to shout about. Just about to make a splash with their new three year guarantee on all Tsurumi submersible pumps.With over 30 years of distributing Tsurumi submersible pumps in the UK, Obart know that these pumps are built to last and so has no hesitation in offering a three year guarantee – and this great bonus is free!

Tsurumi of Japan are renowned for their performance within land drainage, pump rental, process and sewage treatment – areas where performance and reliability are paramount.“Tsurumi has always invested heavily in research and development of their products and we know that they are durable and are built to last.

Tsurumi has excellent quality control procedures in place and use only superior materials and components,” comments Matthew Hill, Managing Director of Obart Pumps. “We are setting a benchmark in the industry and know that regular users of Tsurumi submersible pumps will not be surprised to know that we are backing this warranty 100% – but they will of course be pleased to have an extended period of warranty at no extra cost!”

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Ironmongery Direct: comprehensive choice Door hardware has always been a core part of the IronmongeryDirect offering. Door hardware comprises a large range of over 3,000 items from lever handles, knobsets, letterboxes, push and kick plates through to door closers and fire exit hardware. In the latest catalogue, over 800 new products have been added by popular demand.

There are many different materials available to create a distinct look. Chrome or satin finishes can create a sleek modern look.

Whilst a traditional feel could be achieved using trellis patterned polished brass or black cast ironwork for an antique finish.

Here we take a look at some highlights.

By popular demand the Premium Stainless Steel range of handles has been extended to feature the SteelWorx collection of designer 316 grade stainless steel handles, suited pull handles and accessories, for a high quality contemporary finish.

The Hampstead collection showcases a range of high quality, heavy forged solid brass door and window furniture exclusive to IronmongeryDirect. Made of heavy forged solid brass with soft touch finishes, these products offer optimum mechanical efficiency over standard cast fittings. Suitable for interior or exterior doors.

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The new Samuel Heath Collection offers classical and contemporary styles with Samuel Heath the emphasis being on design engineering and quality.The Jupiter Lever on Round Rose product is hot forged and hand finished by British craftsmen, ensuring a strong and durable product with an immaculate finish. Ideal for exterior or interior doors.

The new IronmongeryDirect catalogue is now available with over 700 comprehensive pages full of products, kept in stock, ready for delivery the next day as standard and free on all orders over £45.

Our GAI trained staff can advise further on industry standards, regulations and legislation offering advice on compliant products.

For more information call freephone 0808 168 28 28 or visit www.ironmongerydirect.com

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Introducing the new WINDCATCHER® X-Air Natural Ventilation System • Computer generated aerodynamic aerofoil design delivers greater ventilation rate • ACTIVLOUVRE® modulating louvre technology provides enhanced ventilation control and ultimate weather protection • Integral solar powered architectural lighting system • Composite insulated upstand allows rapid installation, low U-valve and high air tightness • Reduced lead time • Manufactured from fully recyclable materials

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