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Greenhouse Clapton Girls’ Technology College, catching the eye of RIBA and BCSE award judges

Glass & Glazing The art of architectural glass

Design & Desire Future architects showcased in “Changing the Face/Moscow 2011”

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eptember, as well as being the time when summer looks to be coming to an end and we’re bunkering down for the winter, is also the start of the academic year.Whilst thousands of keen students are about to start architecture and other construction-related courses, news headlines about the lack of graduate places must somewhat dampen their spirits.

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Message boards are full of discussions on students lamenting the lack of job opportunities, even for free internships and work experience, and employers bemoan the fact that they have already had to make staff cuts, and with covering the workload of missing colleagues there is simply no time to look after trainees who require supervision.

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It’s the same story with apprentices – lack of funds and working short-handed means employers cannot spare the time to take on an apprentice, even though they may be fully aware that replacing skills for the future is of the utmost importance – and even if college courses can be found for the academic element of much skill training, the practical element cannot be arranged.

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Our Legal & Business page in this issue looks at a new scheme allowing apprentices to be trialled on a ‘try before you buy’ basis, and news from the FMB states that “the Cross-Industry Construction Apprenticeship Task Force (CCATF), which aims to increase the number of construction apprenticeships available to help avoid future skills shortages, is warning that firms of all sizes cannot afford to simply ignore the need to train people who are enthusiastic about a career in construction, despite the difficult economic situation, and are urging more employers to take on apprentices as the new college term approaches.”

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Voice of the Industry:Tony Miles discusses Eurocode 5 and the forthcoming EU illegal timber regulations

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Legal & Business: Access to Apprenticeships: how the Government’s new ‘try before you buy’ Apprenticeship Scheme works

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100% Design Preview: See genius at work at Earls Court this September!

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Installer Live 2011: The show for HVAC and renewable installers will be at the NEC this October

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Glass & Glazing: A look at how architectural art glass can be used in decorative and structural installations

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Fire, Health & Safety:Working at height: employers obligations under CDM and Work at Height legislation

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Floors,Walls & Ceilings: How historic buildings pose a problem for re-plastering

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Greenhouse: A visit to the RIBA and BCSE award shortlisted Clapton Girls’ Technology College

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Sustainability in Development: Demolition, refurbishment and new-build were all incorporated in the redevelopment of Cromer and District Hospital

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Greenhouse The school is very proud of its heritage and original buildings

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estico + Whiles became involved in this project at competitive bid stage in early 2007, but the local authority and school had been involved in the gestation of the Hackney BSF programme since 2005.

The client’s brief was to utilise the funding available from the Hackney BSF programme to refurbish and add to the existing building stock. Having existed on the site for over 100 years, the school is very proud of its heritage and original buildings and wanted this retained and developed. Accordingly, the brief was to upgrade and maintain the existing accommodation, whilst also adding new facilities to cater for an increase in student numbers resulting from the establishment of a sixth form. Prior to redevelopment, the school did not have an assembly hall and pupil and staff eating facilities were also compromised with two awkward and unconnected dining spaces.

Therefore a new assembly hall and single space dining hall were key elements of the brief along with the requirement for a new sixth form facility.

Historic architecture The school site is comprised of a series of individual campus buildings aged between 35 and 100 years old (each named after a famous woman in history), two of which are listed – one locally and one statutorily.The two key new build element of the development – the Nightingale Building and the Dining Pavilion – are deliberately deferential to the qualities of the historic architecture of the school site, and particularly that of the Edwardian Pankhurst Building.The architectural language of the redevelopment is one of respect and considered intervention, with the massing of the new buildings creating

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Clapton Girls’ Technology College was redeveloped as part of the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme. The college has been shortlisted in the RIBA 2011 awards, and also in the Excellence in Design for Teaching & Learning: Refurbishment (Large Scale Projects) category of the British Council for School Environments (BCSE) awards. and reinforcing quadrangle / courtyard spaces that have enlivened the external environment and created a real sense of place and belonging.This site strategy was supported by the local planning authority.

The existing campus buildings are all comprised of red brick, albeit with a different type of brick to each individual building. Red brick was therefore the main material selected for the new-

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build elements of the re-development complemented by glass, timber brise-soleil and bio-diverse roofs.This palette ensures that the new buildings fit into their context, and respond to the need for robust and environmentally sound materials which will stand the test of time. However, whilst the materials take their lead from the existing, they are used in a contemporary manner, clearly emphasising the new build t insertions.

Greenhouse All images Š Tim Crocker

Fact File architects: Jestico + Whiles Building contractor: Mansell Plc London Project Manager: Mouchel Babcock Education Structural engineer: Mouchel Parkman M&e engineers: Fulcrum; Paul Moy Associates landscape architects: Place Design + Planning

The massing of the new buildings creating and reinforcing quadrangle / courtyard spaces have enlivened the external environment

The new assembly hall and single space dining hall were key elements of the brief

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Greenhouse Sustainably sourcing The new Dining Pavilion slots comfortably into a previously seldom used space between the gable ends of the Pankhurst and Curie buildings, but deliberately does not touch either of these building. A lightness of touch is achieved by the use of glass at the junction between new and old.

All new materials have been sustainably sourced and were selected with regard to cost, context, suitability and life cycle.The strategy of retaining and refurbishing the existing building stock is also one of the most sustainable approaches possible.

Early investigations concluded that the school should be refurbished and extended, and not demolished and rebuilt, cognisant of the school’s desire to retain its listed buildings and the views of the local planning authority.With this in mind, the level of refurbishment had to be established and balanced carefully against the areas of new build.

Renewable energy The available budget did not extend so far as to refurbish all areas of the school campus and the works to the Tereshkova Building (the most recently built) extended only as far as new ICT infrastructure.At completion of the project, approximately 40% of the accommodation is new-build, and 60% refurbishment.The end result is a teaching environment of great quality, and one the school and local authority are immensely proud of.All of this has been achieved within a testing Design & Build contract – a fitting model for these austere times.

The installation makes use of two biomass boilers serving Curie Block, Dining Pavilion and Rosa Parks Block.The biomass boilers provide all hot water to these blocks with surplus capacity contributing to the

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New-build elements of the redevelopment are complemented by glass, timber brise-soleil and bio-diverse roofs

The existing campus buildings are all comprised of red brick, albeit with a different type of brick to each individual building

heating requirements of the building.The biomass boiler installation contributes 497,366kWh/yr to the heating and domestic hot water requirements of the Marie Curie and Rosa Parks Blocks. A photovoltaic array is mounted on the roof of the Curie block; linked into the block’s electrical installation.The photovoltaic array contributes 1,201kWh/yr to the electrical requirements of Curie block.

Carbon emission reduction The renewable energy target for the project was to reduce the CO2 by a minimum of 10%.The initial proposal to generate domestic hot water using biomass boilers resulted in a reduction in CO2 of approximately 7.8% when compared against a similar capacity direct gas fired storage calorifier installation.The proposed services installations were subsequently reconfigured to allow the usage of the biomass boiler installation to be maximised.

The biomass boilers act as the lead heating

boiler with priority given to the generation of domestic hot water.This configuration allows surplus energy to be injected into the LTHW heating circuit when not required to generate domestic hot water.

An annual carbon emission reduction of approximately 23.9% is achieved when compared against a similar capacity direct gas fired hot water calorifier and gas fired heating boiler installation. In addition to the renewable thermal energy provided by the biomass installation a photovoltaic array has been installed to provide renewable electrical energy.The photovoltaic installation comprises eight modules each rated at 180Wp.The installation has a total capacity of 1,440Wp and is linked into the electrical installation serving the Curie Block.

Completion was achieved in June 2010, ready for the new 2010-2011 academic year.

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: s i s o n g a i D ! e l b a n i a t s su Cromer and District Hospital was built in the 1930s on the North Norfolk coast. Re-evelopment plans including demolition, re-building and renovation will allow this facility to offer the latest in patient care, within a sustainable structure.

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he new hospital will replace the original Mill Road hospital which first opened in 1932 and will provide day treatment, out-patient care, minor injuries, renal dialysis and extended diagnostic services.

the project which commenced in August 2010 with expected completion in June 2012.The role includes assisting with the feasibility studies for a number of options to arrive at the current scheme and approved Business Case.

In 2008, Davis Langdon was appointed to provide Cost Advisor and Equipment Advisor services and is acting for the Trust and the PSCP through all stages of

The project was procured under the national ProCure21 framework, with which Balfour Beatty were appointed as the Principal Supply Chain Partner (PSCP) with

Mansell being their Primary Supply Chain Member (PSCM) for the main contractor role.

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The biggest changes were in the provision of mechanical and electrical services, especially in the dedicated services used in the provision of Renal Dialysis Care. A new RO Water Treatment Plant Room and new mains water connection was required in addition to comfort air handling and upgrading Nurse Call and Medical Gas provisions already on site.

At project completion approximately 2,500m2 of building will have been demolished. Image © Mansell

As phase I is completed, Phase II, the new build element of the project, will allow the current services to be decanted from the old buildings into the completed new build.

Three phases The construction work will be split into three phases to ensure that clinical services can continue to run on a near normal basis during the building work.

Phase I encompassed the refurbishment of Barclay and Davison Wards for the new Renal unit.The existing Renal unit is located in a temporary modular building, currently located on the site of the new build facility. Barclay and Davison Wards are to be refurbished and once complete the existing Renal unit will decant into the newly refurbished building.The existing temporary modular building will then be removed from site.

A continuing commitment A spokesperson for PMT explained why it was decided to keep these buildings and refurbish instead of demolish and rebuild.

“Due to the requirement to maintain a fully functioning hospital during the construction phase, as well as a compact site with little easily accessible open space, a series of phased developments were identified as the best method for achieving the Trust’s requirements. Key to the development of the new build was to relocate the Renal Dialysis Unit. Cromer and District Hospital was fortunate to have existing accommodation which had until fairly recently been used for clinical procedures.This area was identified as ideal for refurbishment to comply with current healthcare requirements and would allow the new build footprint site area to be available for construction earlier.

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“The Cromer and District Hospital campus has evolved over 100 years and seen many additions and extensions. Not all accommodation was deemed suitable for refurbishment at economical costs; therefore, the Trust’s instructions were for a majority new build on the existing site.This demonstrates a continuing commitment to the people of Cromer and North Norfolk of a high class healthcare service.”

Maximised daylight In order to meet with the tight construction programme, the use of metal frame external wall sub frame (Metsec) has allowed the building to become effectively water tight at an earlier stage than by using traditional construction methods alone.The large flat roof was identified at an early stage as suitable accommodation for the mechanical air handling plant and Photovoltaic Panels.The design of the building accommodated a parapet wall, thus complying with Health & Safety (CDMC) to allow for maintenance.The use of a single ply membrane product (Sarna) system allowed for quick and efficient installation of insulation and membrane.

Dedicated services The refurbishment requirements were set out to match the existing Renal Dialysis accommodation, with the Trust asking the project team to achieve HTM/ HBN compliance where possible. All finishes were required to be stripped back and new

The design of the external fabric of the building has accommodated the Trust’s requirements to maximise natural daylight into the building but to minimise solar gain. Large floor to ceiling windows are provided to all waiting areas.Windows are provided to the majority of clinical spaces

Construction work will be split into three phases to ensure that clinical services continue to run on a near normal basis throughout. Image © Mansell

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Sustainability in Development Fact File architect: Purcell Miller Tritton LLP (Norwich office) client: Norfolk and Norwich University NHS Foundation Trust Main contractor: Mansell Construction Services Ltd Principal Supply chain Partner: Balfour Beatty ProCure21 Ltd cost advisor and equipment advisor: Davis Langdon M&e Services engineers: Faarup Associates Specialist Subcontractors: Aquaris; Industrial Air Acoustics;Wardray Premise

Approximately 85% of the project is being funded through legacies from local benefactors. Image © Purcell Miller Tritton

where possible.To minimise solar gain to the windows, external ‘eye lid’ projecting brises soleil provide shading on the south and west elevations.

Renewable energy Due to the high localised water table found across the site, sub ground rainwater storage and discharge into the public drainage system had been identified as being unable to match the capacity required.The large flat roof provided a suitable reservoir for storm condition downfall, reducing the peak in rain water entering the surface water system.

A planning requirement demanded the development minimised energy consumption and provided for at least 10% of predicted energy usage from renewable energy sources.The renewable energy target will be achieved by incorporating a 90KWe/152KWm Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system, which will provide the base load for all heating and electrical services. Electricity generation will also be supplemented by photovoltaic cells comprising of 31 solar panels (50m2), which will provide the primary source of electricity in tandem with the CHP system.The photovoltaic cells will provide

12.9% of the building’s predicted energy requirements, exceeding 10% planning renewable energy target.

Significant legacies Once all services have been relocated to the new build hospital and the refurbished Barclay and Davison Ward, Phase III will commence and see the demolition of the existing buildings which will allow for the external works phase of the project, including car parking and landscaping, to be completed.

At project completion approximately 2,500m2 of building will have been demolished to accommodate the New Cromer Hospital and associated landscaping.This includes the demolition of the former Hospital building, but retention of the former TB Wards (Barclay and Davison Wards) which have been refurbished for Renal Dialysis.The former Boiler House has been demolished.The existing MRI/ Imaging Modular Building remains on site.

The former Boiler House had previously been identified as a potential asbestos risk.

The Trust had previously undertaken a thorough asbestos removal programme

The building is a two-storey steel frame building with brick, render and timber clad external walling. Image © Mansell

and known areas of asbestos were identified and dealt with. Only several small pockets of asbestos which were only accessible during demolition were identified and dealt with in appropriate manner.

Approximately 85% of the project is being funded through significant legacies from local benefactors Sagle Bernstein (£12m) and Phyllis Cox (£1.4m). In 2010 the hospital’s Board of Directors approved the redevelopment at a cost of £14.9m. following a hospital wide appraisal of services in North Norfolk.The construction work is due to complete in June 2012.

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g n i p e e K l a g e l r e lumb The forthcoming EU Illegal Timber Regulation (ITR) will result in specification changes for architects and contractors; Tony Miles, managing director for International Timber, discusses these changes and explains why timber should be embraced as a modern construction material.

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specification of timber in some sectors of the construction industry as they get to grips with legislation such as Eurocode 5 and the forthcoming EU Illegal Timber Regulation (ITR).

The green building agenda in the UK has been gathering pace over the last few years and there is a growing demand for sustainable products and systems as the industry works towards tighter targets.

Timber is an ideal solution, but some still lack confidence when it comes to specifying it. One of the main reasons for this is many are unclear how to make sure that the timber they’re using is legal and meets the required standards.

Take Eurocode 5, for example. This is a standard which establishes common rules across the European Union for the structural design of timber buildings. It was introduced across the EU in 2010 with the aim of setting a national design standard for Europe and removing potential barriers to trade. In the UK, an agreement was made to withdraw all parts of BS 5268 by 31 March 2010 and use Eurocode 5 instead.

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New standards When this happened last year, the main changes for designers included the introduction of new symbols and material strength modification. Also, BS EN 1995 was more of a theoretical design code rather than a code of best practice, but Eurocode 5 contains only the essential rules and formulae for design. Because of this, it lacks the quick look-up tables of BS 5268, so there are now new calculations to deal with when specifying timber. As a result of this, many people have been wary of the new code.

The new calculations can initially seem complex, but Eurocode 5 does have advantages for the industry. It has helped big multi-national companies as they can now use the same timber design code in a number of countries, both in and outside of Europe. Also, because it is formulae driven, it has been possible to develop computer software to help designers, making the code easier for them to understand and use. As with any change, it just takes a bit of time to adjust and although Eurocode 5 has brought in some requirements that ▼

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Embrace the benefits Cladding is another area where developments in technology are driving the specification of timber. The rising number of finishing and treatment facilities in the UK mean it is growing more popular as a cladding material, with products like Sikkens treated timber,Thermowood or Accoya providing attractive, durable and high performance solutions.

have meant structures using timber have had to be strengthened, overall timber use and specification has not had to change radically to meet the new standards.

Chain of Custody One big regulation change coming up is the EU Illegal Timber Regulation (ITR) which takes effect in 2013. This focuses on the origin of the timber and means all parts of the supply chain will need to take individual responsibility for staying within the regulation and making sure the timber they’re buying or selling comes from a legal source.

It has always been important that the source of the timber can be identified, but with the introduction of the EU ITR it will be essential. The benefit for the end user is that under the new regulation all companies involved in selling timber must use a system of ‘due diligence’ to show that it comes from a legal source, but with only two years left until the regulation takes effect, do you know whether your suppliers have a good understanding of what is expected of them as a result of these changes?

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certified material from the forest to the final product but for a product to be legal all links in the supply chain must be certified by an approved scheme such PEFC or FSC. If this isn’t the case then the product might not be legal.

Practical and sustainable When the regulation changes in 2013, ‘Chain of Custody’ will be the easiest and safest way to show evidence of where the timber has come from and how it’s been handled. When buying timber, make sure your supplier provides you with the right supporting documentation to show ‘Chain of Custody’. If you don’t receive this, then there is no way of proving that you’ve purchased ‘Chain of Custody’ timber.

Timber is a strong and versatile product and architects and contractors shouldn’t be put off when it comes to using it. There is a huge range of timber products on the market and advances in technology over the last few years now mean that it can be used in an even wider variety of applications.

Take Glulam, for example. This is made from layers of parallel timber laminates, usually European Whitewood. It has greater strength and rigidity than solid constructional timber of equal dimensions, providing practical and sustainable alternative to steel beams. The popularity of Glulam has risen over the last few

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As we move towards 2016 and low carbon targets, timber products will play an even bigger role in sustainable construction.

Legislation like Eurocode 5 and the EU ITR is designed to help architects and contractors. It makes sure that the structures they create will be durable, long-lasting and fit for purpose, helping the industry to embrace the benefits of timber as a truly sustainable building material.

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The new gallery, which contains the world’s largest collection of Victoria Crosses, provides visitors with a range of interactive touch-screens and state of the art video montages and sound clips depicting life stories and actions of war heroes and soldiers.

Redevelopment of the gallery was project managed by contractors Jerrum Falkus Group who carried out high level refurbishment and fitting out works.

A seamless finish The design for the emergency exit staircase included a glass balustrade railing system, glass opening gate and the construction of steps leading to an emergency exit door.

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w e n t a e l y t Wrights city icon The centre of Bristol is being reinvented with the largest mixed use development to have been built in the city for twenty years, bringing back into productive life a former brewery site that has lain derelict for ten years.

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he £255 million Finzels Reach development, named after a Victorian sugar importer who had a factory in the area, will comprise 399 apartments, 400,000 sq ft of offices and 87,000 sq ft of shops, cafes, restaurants and other leisure facilities, while also incorporating a number of protected and Listed buildings. Centrepiece of the development is Bridgewater House, the largest speculative office development on site outside London, and which comprises some 110,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, set to be rated as BREEEAM Excellent.

Bridgewater House, in the process of completion, will be one of three office buildings in the development.

The 5-storey, 3-sided glass atrium of the new building incorporates steel framing systems from Wrightstyle, the Devizesbased steel glazing specialist. The full-height atrium is designed to bring maximum light to each intermediate floor and provide 30 minutes of integrity and insulation.

Fire compartmentation The advanced framing system also had to deliver acoustic control and was designed so that floor levels can be sub-divided

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to different occupants without impacting on fire compartmentation – a complex design challenge for which Wrightstyle has become internationally-recognised.

Finzels Reach, due for final completion at the end of this year, is already a landmark in the city and will become a new commercial, social, retail and cultural hub. Apart from the commercial space, over 1,000 people will live in the development, and Temple Cross at the centre of the scheme will be one of the city’s principal public areas.

FacT File Development advisor: HDG Mansur Main contractor: John Sisk & Sons Façade/glazing contractor: Astec Projects commercial property agent: Knight Frank

Design expertise In addition, a state-of-the-art pedestrian bridge, in the shape of a Mobius strip, will connect the site with Castle Park on the opposite bank of the Avon, with landscaped walkways along the riverside.

Wrightstyle has become a trusted partner in regeneration schemes both in the UK and internationally, with a long list of flagship completions from Edinburgh to Hong Kong. The company’s valued design expertise in the supply of both internal and external systems is matched by its commitment to a rigorous test regime to EU, Asia-Pacific and US standards.

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Glass & Glazing All images © Jim Stephenson

Top class glass

24 Chiswell sTreeT, london Working with architects Arcademy, Float Glass Design designed, produced and installed the key design feature in the refurbishment of this City office lobby, using 40m² of floor to ceiling textured and flat glass wall panels.The textured glass was back painted in metallic green to provide a cool expanse of clean lines with contrasting flat glass sections back painted in white.

Established in 2003 by Michael and Jane Johansson, architectural art glass company Float Glass Design specializes in the design and craft of kiln form/textured glass.

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t their Brighton based studio, Float Glass Design create textured, coloured, painted and gilded glass for decorative and structural installations for a diverse range of projects from commercial interiors to one-off art commissions.

With over 15 years experience in the creative glass industry, Michael’s unrivalled technical knowledge and inspirational flair, combined with Jane’s creative talent, has earned Float Glass Design its reputation as

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one of the most innovative and progressive creators of architectural glass.

Float Glass Design’s impressive portfolio of projects include large commercial architectural projects for city centre offices and the hospitality sector, public art commissions, as well as numerous bespoke designer creations for private properties.

The techy bit…

Float Glass Design works with two types of glass, float glass and low iron glass. Float

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glass tends to have a greenish tint so it is mostly used for creating textured glass, while low iron glass is used for coloured glass projects thereby reducing the possibility of clashing colours.

The method involved in manufacture is the kiln forming process.To create any type of textured glass, the glass is fired in the kiln to pre-determined firing cycles and temperatures allowing the glass to conform to the textured mould, creating areas of varying depth and texture.This technique

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Chivas Regal, vinopolis, lonDon BRiDge Float Glass Design was commissioned to create and produce the bar and bar serving area for prestigious wine and spirit tasting destination in London,Vinopolis.

A bronze textured glass lightbox bar with embossed logo, gilded in moon gold and sandblasted underneath to diffuse the light source, created this impressive piece for Chivas Regal. is used to create glass with any texture, logos or specific designs where the desired design/shape or effect is cut into a mould that is then laid down on the glass in the kiln.

Decorative feature After the slow cooling process the glass panel is removed from the kiln. One side remains smooth and slightly undulating, while the other, which was in contact with the mould, has the textured surface.

a structural building material as well as a stunning decorative feature.

Contemporary alternatives Coloured glass can be created in a number of ways, either by painting the back of the glass, which is usually used for kitchen splash backs or surfaces, or by fusing hand cut-out shapes of coloured glass on to another sheet of glass in the kiln so that it is all moulded together in one

sheet. Coloured glass offers a striking and contemporary alternative to stained glass and can be safely laminated for design applications.

Gilded glass is created by gilding gold or silver leaf on to a pattern created on the glass in the kiln. It is a long and delicate process but the demand for gilded and mirrored glass is dramatically increasing, with a contemporary range of elegant designs using traditional water gilding techniques for bespoke interiors, whilst painted glass provides a modern alternative to tilling for domestic and commercial interiors. www.floatglassdesign.co.uk

Textured glass is great for situations where you want the light to pass through but also want some obscurity and is easy to maintain and keep clean.Textured glass can be safety toughened so can perform as

seaRCy’s Champagne BaR, paDDington station A bronze bubble textured glass was created for the bar and also to enclose the seating area for Searcy’s Champagne bar.The use of the rich bronze colour combined with the integral bubble texture visually simulates the characteristics of champagne in the build environment.

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Legal & Business

You’re hired!

Access to Apprenticeships, which launched in August, is a government scheme that will help business owners take a leaf out of Lord Sugar’s book and ‘try before they buy’ to find their next apprentice, whilst providing help and support for young people aged 16-24, offering an extra boost moving into an apprenticeship.

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he scheme is designed to provide young people with the opportunity to demonstrate to employers their commitment to work and study, and their ability to perform to a required standard. For an employer, is it a chance for them to see the work ethic and suitability of an apprentice, and whether they may fit within their organisation.

Under the scheme, employers can take on a prospective apprentice for up to 60 days unpaid work experience over the period of six months. If they achieve the required standard during this period, then each apprentice will complete the remainder of their training as a paid employee for £100 per week. Upon qualification a payment will then be made back to the employer.

“It’s a great incentive for employers, as it’s really a win-win situation for them,” says Nick Hayward, CEO of leading vocational training provider, ATL. “An employer will be able to secure an extra pair of hands for a whole year for as little as £1500. For employers who want an apprentice but who are uncertain about finding someone suitable for their business, it gives them a chance to try them out.”

A vital resource ATL operates a nationwide network of training centre and has more than 5000 students passing through its door each year. Courses range from gas, plumbing and electrics to renewable energy technologies and building controls. Every course on offer at ATL leads to industry recognised skills and professional qualifications.

“There has been a major skills shortage in the building services sector for the last 15

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years, and apprenticeships continue to be a vital resource,” added Nick. “They are key to ensuring that we have the skilled work force we need in the future and much greater value needs to be placed on these types of vocational professions.These highly technical skills are vitally important for industry and our economy.”

Statistics from the National Apprenticeships Service show apprenticeships can have many benefits for an employer. 80% of employers who employ apprentices agree they make their workplace more productive, and 88% of employers say apprentices lead to a more motivated and satisfied workforce.

Vocational education “The Access to Apprenticeship scheme is finally a step in the right direction by the Government,” agreed employer Charlie Mullins, managing director of Pimlico Plumbers. “For years we have been trying to bring a more ‘old fashioned’ apprenticeship back to the industry.They are an important part of my business, and indeed, the route I followed to begin my own career in plumbing. Apprenticeships offer young people a high-quality and respected hands-on training route and many employers and young people can benefit from them. For a business they are a way to harness and find fresh talent and to train new people the way we want them to learn and work right from the very beginning.

“In her recent report on vocational education, Professor Wolf concluded that jobs like plumbing, carpentry, and electrics have been downgraded in social status over the years, a situation she said must be amended if we are going to solve the

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Nick Hayward, CEO, ATL

huge youth unemployment problem. But the implications are far wider than that, these skills are the lifeblood of industry and the trades which are keeping our country moving.”

A real career path Having an apprentice can also benefit a company in other ways, with 81% of consumers saying they would favour using a company which takes on apprentices.

A study carried out by the University of Warwick Institute for Employment Research (IER) concluded that apprentices are seen as loyal, more likely to stay with a company and steeped in company values.

Charlie added: “Since I started my apprenticeship, more years ago than I care to remember, I haven’t been out of work for a single day. I am passionate about giving the younger generation the same opportunities that were given to me. An apprenticeship puts you on a real career path.”

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Fire, Health & Safety It is the personal responsibility of company directors to ensure the health and safety of workers on site

The f o t h heig y t e f sa Ensuring worker safety at height is a consideration in any design. John Boyle, Director at Eurosafe Solutions, advises specifiers on minimising the risks and ensuring the safety of workers on roofs and external facades.

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any specifiers are clearly focused on the two main principles relating to buildings, firstly, how can they be built safely and secondly, how can they be maintained safely.

The Working at Height Regulations 2005 reinforced the importance of the correct fall protection systems being used on roofs.

The Hierarchy of Risk Management is fundamental to this, which breaks it into three categories.The first is – can the potential hazard be designed out of the building? Secondly, where it is not possible to remove the hazard completely, can it be made so that the worker is not exposed to the hazard, by protecting it.Thirdly, where access is required to all areas and there is exposure to a hazard, a fall restraint system should be considered.

The location of the fall restraint system and the lanyard length should prevent the

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worker reaching the hazard and therefore being at risk of a fall. So in essence, the guidance states that the fall protection system specified should be fit for purpose.

Collective protection When specifying fall protection systems it is important to consider the location of the area that requires fall protection. In some cases, the whole roof may require safeguarding and, as such, it may be necessary to protect the whole perimeter of the roof, which is why guard rail is often specified.

Manufacturers have responded by innovating in order to ensure that guard rail is more aesthetically pleasing and also the design of such systems now often means it cannot be seen from ground level.

Where access is not required, the adjacent fall hazard demarcation can be specified creating a collectively protected “safe zone”.

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The beauty of collective protection measures such as guard rail and demarcation is that they provide protection to all workers on the roof “collectively” without the need for extensive individual training.

Other locations where fall protection is required include roof edges, where access may be required for gutter cleaning and leakage checks, access may also be needed to the rest of the roof.Where roof access is via ladders and roof hatches, these areas may also need fall protection systems.

Appropriate systems There are many maintenance reasons for regular access to the roof – rooflights require cleaning on a regular basis, air conditioning units, satellite dishes and solar panels all need regular checks and again, the fall protection systems which provide safe access to these require regular testing and inspection to ensure safety of personnel during this process.

Fire, Health & Safety Specifying the correct fall protection system is very important. One of the main considerations is how many workers will be accessing the system? Specifiers also need to assess the level of experience and skill of the workers using the system, including how well trained they are. If this information is unknown, it is best to assume very little knowledge, for the better protection of staff. Another factor to take into account is what length of time will workers spend on the roof and finally, how regularly will they be using the system?

Any reputable fall protection company should be able to advise on the most appropriate system for a specific building’s requirements.

fall protection should be tested at least every 12 months, as should PPE associated with work at heights and eyebolts on roofs.

Furthermore, Abseil anchors should be tested every six months, as part of meeting Work at Height legislation, including BS 3N 365, BS EN 795 and BS EN 7883. If an accident occurs on a roof when the fall protection systems have not been tested to this required frequency then the building owners would be liable, which could lead to expensive claims.

Another consideration and an area where occasionally fault can occur is in ensuring the compatibility of fall protection with the roofing system in place. It is worth checking with the roof manufacturer which fall protection systems they recommend and are approved to work efficiently.

Falls from height are still the biggest reportable cause of fatalities in the workplace, as reported in RIDDOR (Report of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations).

Failure to do this could mean that this could invalidate the warranty on the roof and put workers at risk.Testing and inspection of a fall protection system would ensure that the right fall protection was in place, providing additional protection and greater peace of mind.

Ongoing maintenance The ongoing maintenance of fall protection systems is vitally important and Work at Heights regulations state that cable-based

The Work at Height Regulations 2005 states that any employee required to work at height must be suitably protected from any potential fall hazards.

Reduce the risks Specifiers play a key role in emphasising the message of the importance of an annual inspection of a building’s fall protection systems. Being exposed to the elements in this way means that it is inevitable that fall protection systems may one day need maintaining or replacing. However, the number one reason that they need to be tested regularly is because of misuse due to lack of knowledge or human error, which can lead to compromises of its integrity.

This is why effective training of workers is all important.

Fall protection systems shall be used only if the user and a sufficient number of available persons have received adequate training specific to the operation

Abseil anchors should be tested every six months

The Work at Height Regulations state that fall protection systems shall be used only if the user and a sufficient number of available persons have received adequate training specific to the operations envisaged.Training of site staff is therefore essential to ensure that everyone involved in the work is competent.The training should reduce the risk of a fall occurring and it should ensure that those who will be working at height are aware of how to avoid falling and how to minimise injury or risks to anyone who should fall.

The introduction of corporate manslaughter legislation back in 2008 made this ever more of a concern for company directors, as it is their personal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of workers on site. Should an accident occur, it could mean that not only will the company suffer huge financial penalties, but also individual directors could be liable.

Specifiers have an important role to play in helping building owners to reduce the risks to workers. However, installing the correct fall protection equipment is only half the issue and it is the ongoing testing and inspection of these systems that ensures the long term safety of workers on roofs and facades. www.eurosafesolutions.com

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Design & Desire

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elected from 512 entries submitted by 1002 architects from 62 different countries, the three winning proposals combine imaginative aesthetic thinking with technical innovation to create solutions that give new life to an ageing icon. An exhibition of the winning designs took place in the Central House of Architects in Moscow in June.

The DuPont-sponsored first prize of €10,000 went to Juan Andres Diaz Parra from Colombia for his “Frozen in Time.”

Adrian Reinbroth, Franziska Boettcher and Jenny Grossman from Germany shared €5,000 having together designed the second prize winning “Moving Light Palace,” and “The Pushkinsky Jewel” won the third prize of €3,000 for Joseph Sung

A competition for ideas to redesign the façade of Moscow’s famous Pushkinsky Cinema attracted entries from some really forward-thinking young architects.

FC&A take a look at the recently announced the winners of “Changing the Face: Moscow 2011.”

from South Korea.

The architects who participated were asked to imagine a new facade for the Pushkinsky cinema, incorporating modern architectural solutions into the original location.The only condition set by the organisers was the use of at least one DuPont material.

Each project was evaluated by an international jury including Andrey V.

Bokov, Head of the Union Of Russian Architects; Sergey A. Skuratov, architect ‘Sergey Skuratov Architects‘; Aleksey Uchitel, film director; Kerem Erginoglu, architect ‘Erginoglu&Çalıslar Architects‘; Corrado Tibaldi, architect, DuPont Building Innovations; Matthias Hollwich, architect, winner of “Changing the Face” in 2010; Marc Kushner, architect winner of “Changing the Face” in 2010 and Bryan Avery, architect ‘Avery Associates.’

First prize: “Frozen in Time”

Juan Andres Diaz Parra

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rozen in Time most successfully balances a respect for the building’s formal heritage with forward looking experimentation to create an urban generator disguised as a natural phenomenon.The proposal explodes the building outwards and far beyond the traditional definition of a wall.The structure becomes a force of nature, to be enjoyed like a fountain or park, beautiful from afar and inhabitable up close. As the seasons change and the building moves from ice-scape to summer cloud, it transforms the city itself into a performance space where the Pushkinsky Theatre is the star.

Frozen in Time takes its inspiration from the poem “Winter Morning” by Alexander Pushkin which celebrates the way the

bracing Russian winter can transfigure the landscape and create possibilities.The façade elements disperse water which in the summer becomes a cooling mist and in winter freezes to a new façade of ice surrounding the building. In this way the deep cold, which so often isolates people, actually creates a space for social interaction and a new landmark.

“DuPont™ Corian® hi-tech surface has been used in the skin of the building within an innovative and poetic concept,” said Juan Andres Diaz Parra. “Hundreds of elements, each one made with a metallic structure and a sphere of DuPont™ Corian®,

become like stalactites in winter due to the low temperatures, while in summer they diffuse water creating a mist that modifies the external environment of the building, offering an even more fascinating atmosphere at night.”

Second prize: “Moving Light Palace”

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oving Light Palace integrates the Pushkinsky Cinema with the surrounding Pushkin Square. Electroluminescent wires surround the theatre and reach out into the park and the square.Through day

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and night these strands change to suit the environment, during the day they appear translucent and reflective like shaded glass, and at night, when the theatre is filled with patrons, they are illuminated making the theatre a beacon within the square.

“The electroluminescent lightwires are coated with DuPont™ Teflon® to prevent them from tangling and enable smooth moving wires as DuPont™ Teflon® is a material with one of the lowest friction coefficients plus as the durability of DuPont™ Teflon® is higher than the outer sleeve of the lightwires which are PVC. Electroluminescent technologies have a low power consumption compared to other lighting technologies,” explained Adrian Reinbroth, Franziska Boettcher and Jenny Grossman. “Transforming the energy from the moving wires with pietzocrystals provides the energy which the lightwires consume while glowing.Their brightness appears the same from all angles of view, because electroluminescent light is not directional, as well as homogeneous and well perceived even from great distances.

The copper-golden glass front is made from float glass with DuPont™ SentryGlas® interlayer and a sheet of metallic coated float glass.The gold coating with its high reflectance helps to retain warmth and can reduce heating costs by 40% while it is inexpensive to produce”.

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Design & Desire Third prize: “The Pushkinsky Jewel”

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his project encases the Pushkinsky Theatre in a glass “jewel” box.The design expands the footprint of the theatre inside a class volume and allows many of the functions of a typical lobby to be opened up to the gallery space which surrounds the original theatre.

This gallery directs the social experience of the theatre outward, deepening its connection to the site and expanding its role in the life of Pushkin Square.

“The Pushkinsky Jewel’s grand Walk-around Gallery directly links the cinema to the landmark square‘s urban fabric, allowing the city of Moscow to inscribe its visions,” described Joseph Sung.

“The visual link between the Pushkinsky Cinema and the Pushkin Square is achieved through the glass curtain walls/ceiling using DuPont™ SentryGlas® structural interlayer.

By enclosing the balcony space currently exposed, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the square, of its historic surrounding mini-park and monument in any kind of weather.

DuPont™ SentryGlas® structural interlayers were chosen, among others, due to their capability to protect against wind, weather and impact. By utilizing coated low-E glass, we increase the building overall energy efficiency – it can assist in engineering with more effective thermal insulation and by controlling the transmission of UV radiation.

DuPont™ SentryGlas®, which offers long-term durability even when edges are exposed to weather and is less susceptible to moisture intrusion so remains free from clouding even after years of service, makes our specification choice ideal.”

To see the 70 shortlisted projects please visit www.changingtheface.com.

The possibilities for turning one of these projects into reality are currently under evaluation.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings

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From an eye catching cornice to a stunning centrepiece, we have historically had the desire to incorporate ornate plasterwork features into our homes. The team of craftsmen from West Yorkshire-based Ornate Interiors, founded in 1989, have helped to restore many of our most prized architectural landmarks and prestigious domestic dwellings.

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he origins of the word ‘plaster’ date back to the Greek civilisation and means ‘to daub on’. Still clearly very much a practical process used to preserve and protect the interior and exterior of buildings, fibrous moulding techniques have transformed plastering into the realm of the aesthetic.

Around the time of King John in the 13th Century wealthy households started to commission architectural decoration in plaster. Ornate features were incorporated using wooden and metal tools on the moist plaster. Paint and gild were then added to highlight their status within a room.

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Park Hall, a grade II* listed mansion, was built in 1650

into existence during the Victorian era and involved strengthening the plasterwork using hessian and lathes which allowed the design to be cast in a workshop and transported to the site of the works for fitting.

Fibrous plastering Traditional fibrous plastering mouldings involve the use of gypsum, a sedimentary mineral rock distributed widely across the globe. In its raw state it’s a very soft substance that is made into plaster by heating it to 150ºC and then grinding it into a powder. One major issue that Ornate Interiors and other specialist plastering firms come across is the presence of dry rot at the back of plasterwork.

“It is a problem that we come across

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regularly and is usually not evident until we start on site,” explained Iain Clifford, a Director of Ornate Interiors. “Once we remove the damaged area of plasterwork and find dry rot in the timbers at the back of the mouldings or in the laths our work must then be put on hold until the area has been treated.”

Another key problem that is frequently encountered is that of previously ‘botched’ repairs.

“Previous inappropriate repairs are a common issue as many repairs have been carried out with more modern cementitious materials and are generally hard to remove without causing further damage to the existing plasterwork,” added Iain. t

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Stunning centrepieces that highlight Park Hall’s chandeliers were restored

Sympathetic materials The dilemma of whether to repair or replace is one faced by many period and listed property homeowners. In buildings of historical interest it is better to preserve the plasterwork to prevent further deterioration as opposed to restoring or replacing. It is acceptable to replace mouldings when it is a health and safety risk.

“Mouldings are also reproduced to match the existing to create the original design of the period,” described Iain, “this usually follows the removal of layers of paint and the production of clay models which leads to the manufacture of new rubber moulds.”

Great care should be taken when carrying out basic repairs to your fibrous plasterwork as Iain confirmed. “Basic repairs are usually carried out by hand using sympathetic materials.The correct material can be determined by having the existing analysed. Hand repairs require knowledge of the background, the existing

Mouldings can be reproduced, matching the existing to re-create the original design

materials, how to work with the material (i.e. setting times) and an eye for detail for seamlessly blending in to the existing, be it plain or decorative, so the finished repair isn’t noticeable when painted.”

Aesthetic appeal Other basic repair work should be regularly carried out during the restoration of a period property undergoing a modernisation programme to meet current legislation ie the installation of conduits for new electrics, plumbing, broadband.

It’s clear that the care taken in restoring decorative plasterwork within any home will dramatically improve the aesthetic appeal of the environment and reflect well on the diligence and attention to detail of the homeowner.

Firms like Ornate Interiors will ensure that those features remain safe, sound and stunning for generations to come. www.ornateinteriors.co.uk

The dilemma of whether to repair or replace is one faced by many period and listed property homeowners

One of Ornate Interiors’ recent projects, Park Hall, a grade II* listed mansion situated south of Sheffield and built in 1650 by the Chandos Pole family during the early turmoil of the Cromwell era, is a spectacular example of what can be achieved with expertise and a lot of loving care.

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et in ten acres of private grounds in Spinkhill, Park Hall was until recently a hotel frequented by the likes of the Beatles and Cliff Richard as well as featuring as the backdrop in an episode of TV detective drama Poirot. Ornate Interiors set to work on the creation of a large number of decorative mouldings within their Pudsey workshop before transporting them south for the weeklong installation process.

Owners Trevor and Keely Wragg have overseen a comprehensive renovation of a number of spectacular cornices, centrepieces, ceilings, corbels and niches.

“It’s a long process but with projects such as this you have to use the skills and the attention to detail offered by craftsmen,” explained Trevor who knows a fair bit about the trade as MD of a Rotherham construction firm. “The second floor ceiling had fallen into bad disrepair and was leaking.We wanted to keep the feature patterned 18th century style consistent throughout and restore the cornicing.The lounge also required attention where we had installed three stunning centrepieces that beautifully highlight the chandeliers. Motifs to the ceiling corners and door areas were also incorporated.”

The ceiling within the sitting room was another area of focus with a feature patterned ceiling put in place that matched up with other parts of the house. An impressive large niche was also positioned within the entrance hall.

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Expo Preview: 100% Design

, n io t a v o n in 100% ! n io t a ir p s in % 100 Showcasing up to 400 exhibitors and attracting over 21,000 visitors across four days, 100% Design is a hub of ideas and networking. See genius at work at Earls Court from 22nd to 25th September!

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00% Design hits the ground running in September with The Director’s Cut, a select group of British based designers and manufacturers showing a chosen product for the first time at 100% Design.You will see how designers are forging the way with precision technology and manufacturing as so skillfully presented by BarberOsgerby with their Tip Ton chair for Vitra, a rare example of how to design a stacking rocker. Britain’s leading architect David Chipperfield presents Piana by KI which has filled a gap in the market for a folding chair, whilst Steelcase, working with design duo PearsonLloyd, show the intuitive cobi chair for collaborative working.

East meets West is Michael Young’s latest collection for Trussardi giving a nod to the company’s 100 year heritage. Marc Krusin has created his eponymous seating range for Knoll and Britain’s most distinguished industrial designer Kenneth Grange has engineered a new light for Anglepoise.

Nigel Coates hm63 organic modular low seating for Hitch Mylius and Leon Ransmeier’s Revolver metal stool for Established and Sons; new chairs from Katerina Zacharaides for Morgan and Tomoko Azumi for Zilio help complete the Director’s Cut. The selection was overseen by Julieann Humphryes, Head of Design for Yoo and non-executive chair of 100% Design.

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the spotlight on these exceptional pieces.

100% Materials is an interactive space that bridges the gap between design and construction.

100% Materials is a showcase of work by leading architectural practices and exhibits the latest in engineering, technology and design, feeding innovationhungry architects and designers alike.

From high performance hinges to lightweight and advanced composite components, 100% Materials has it all.The exhibition displays and explores futurefit architectural technology all under one roof.

Master of materials Chris Lefteri is curating an insiders’ guide to smart materials: “Hello Future”. Lefteri takes a closer look at over a hundred different materials and offers an exclusive insight into everything from nano-technology to thermochromics.

100% Design has teamed up with The Architecture Foundation to host a competition.The collaboration results in the chance for emerging Architectural practices to design the main bar in Earls Court 2. Ultimately, the bar will act as both a central hub for networking between architects, technologists and designers and, significantly, as a showcase

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Inspiring new ideas from a multitude of internationally renowned architectural and engineering firms are showcased at 100% Materials.The range of exhibitors combine to offer the latest ideas, products and advances in architectural technology.

The 100% Design app offers you exclusive access to all the latest news, tweets and show information as it happens. In downloading the app users are instantly able to register for the show.The app will evolve further as the show draws closer.The 100% Design blog, Despoke, is also accessible via the app and displays added information with links to individual designers and tweets. Register at www.100percentdesign.co.uk

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Strata Tiles: push, clip & go!

Versaflex is the impressive new flooring system from Strata Tiles with a push, clip and go feature. Unlike other clip tile systems,Versaflex allows for vertical tile lifting giving immediate access to under floor cables or quick tile changes. No grouting, no cementing, and no messy drying time make installations typically six times faster to lay than traditional floors.You can create any look you want with the Versaflex system.When it’s time to move, simply remove it and take it with you, or replace the modules to create a completely different design.This product is on display at 100% Design. Stand D118. info@stratatiles.co.uk

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Legrand turn on the style Legrand intends to turn on the style at this year’s 100% Design by showcasing its stunning wiring device and home automation range, Arteor.

Combining cutting edge style with latest technology, Arteor has created a real buzz amongst interior designers, specifiers and system integrators since its 2010 launch, including being specified for the Prince of Wales’s Natural House; the focal point of this year’s Ideal Home Show. Legrand will also be introducing the latest solutions from its market leading door entry systems brand, Bticino, and unveiling its latest iPod, iPad and iPhone apps, which give homeowners complete control of their home wherever they are in the world. Stand B123. legrand.sales@legrand.co.uk

Ground-breaking new products and finishes will be presented by Armourcoat at 100%, on stand D100. Armourcoat will introduce Ductal® Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), a first for the show. Developed by Lafarge, Ductal® presents a genuine revolution in the concrete sector.The material possesses a unique combination of superior properties including strength, ductility, durability and enhanced aesthetics.This enables designers to develop and realize new sculptural approaches to concrete forms.

Armourcoat hold the first sublicense to manufacture Ductal® precast elements in the UK, and will concentrate development on lightweight decorative building façades. Armourcoat are also included in the 100% Design London seminar programme. marketing@armourcoat.co.uk

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Express(O) yourself with Abet Laminati Abet Ltd will be launching their new 2011>2104 COLLECTION at this year’s 100% Design Exhibition (stand F108) - nine new ranges have been added to the existing Collection.They have been developed to satisfy the most diverse tastes, demands and requirements while maintaining the quality that has always been the hallmark of ABET laminates. Dedicated texture and colour research has created specific personality traits, ranging through cool, matt greys, warm browns, glossy whites and plush greens.Vibrant “metallic” tones cast their spell in contrast with delicate beiges while the magic continues with seductive deep blacks, bright and gleaming silvers and golds. sales@abet.ltd.uk 029

Armstrong Atelier is launched A service designed to take the relationship between architect/designer and building interior solutions provider to unprecedented levels will be launched

by Armstrong Ceilings at 100% Design this year.

Armstrong Atelier comprises a specially recruited team of multi-talented, versatile experts comprising CAD designers, project managers and technical sales representatives and a portfolio of intelligent, efficient, cost-effective tailored ceiling and wall solutions for even the most challenging of creative and technical briefs.The Atelier team will travel to Earls Court to be on Armstrong’s new stand (F114) at 100% Design to talk visitors through the concept and its products and systems.

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Twyford Bathrooms launches Moda Rimfree™ Twyford Bathrooms, the UK bathroom company will mark their debut at 100% Design with the UK’s first truly rimless WC developed for the home - the Moda Rimfree™.Twyford Bathrooms has partnered with emerging architectural practice Dallas Pierce Quintero to create an installation that demonstrates to dazzling effect what makes the Moda Rimfree™

WC such a step change in toilet design.With the Moda Rimfree™, there is no need for a rim because of a uniquely engineered water distribution system; self draining jets at the back of the bowl release water which flows entirely round the inside of the pan. Stand C60. twyford.sales@twyfordbathrooms.com

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Expo Preview: InstallerLive 2011

Installation art InstallerLive is the only national show dedicated to the needs of plumbing, heating, electrical and renewable installers. InstallerLive will be at the NEC from 16th to 19th October.

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any industry organisations will be represented at InstallerLive.The APHC is the leading employers’ organisation for plumbing and heating companies in England and Wales.The HHIC is a leading industry membership organisation committed to effectively driving, supporting and promoting the sustained growth of the UK domestic heating and hot water industry. NAPIT, the National Association for Professional Inspectors and Testers, is one of the fastest growing Government Approved register holders for Part P Registered Domestic Electrical Installers. HETAS is an official body approving solid fuel domestic heating appliances, fuels and services including the registration of competent installers and servicing businesses.

“We are really looking forward to this year’s InstallerLive event,” said Esther Purvey Commercial Manger, APHC. “We are taking part in the seminar programme with technical Specialist, Marvin Shaw from the APHC, presenting in the Live Demo area at InstallerLive on the Sunday talking about the future of building regulations and how this will impact on plumbing and heating companies. Marvin will be also back on the Tuesday, to discuss what plumbing and heating companies need to do to upskill their workforce in order to keep up with legal requirements, legislative developments and new product innovations.”

Talks and presentations In a new initiative for this year’s InstallerLive, show organisers have announced ‘Half-Time Break,’ a series of free-to-attend lunchtime talks on the state

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of the nation’s favourite game hosted by famous TV pundits and sports presenters Steve Claridge, Pat Murphy, Dave ‘Harry’ Bassett and Gary Newbon.The Half-Time Break will take place in the Ideal Heatingsponsored showbar for one hour, beginning at 1pm every day of the show. Each host will kick off the session with a 20 minute talk, covering current football issues.Then, the floor will be open for installers to have their say in forty minutes of Q&A, where the questions will be entirely the audience’s choice.

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) is also supporting InstallerLive, with a senior DECC official confirmed to deliver a daily headline presentation in the show’s Green Deal Station area.The Green Deal Station is a dedicated zone which will provide all the information installers need to take advantage of the Government’s new ‘Green Deal’ initiative, scheduled for launch this autumn.

Interactive initiatives The InstallerLive Education Programme will provide unrivalled, practical education sessions with content approved by an Advisory Panel.This will ensure installers receive the training content they need in four eye-catching seminar and demonstration areas at the show. Skills Stations include the Plumb and Electro Skills Station, a zone offering no-nonsense advice on eco plumbing and electrical installation, and the Heat Skills Station, the centre of skills, products and knowledge to help heating engineers go green.

Other interactive initiatives at InstallerLive

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include the innovative Eco Challenge.The Eco Challenge, hosted by TV celebrity, Tommy Walsh and delivered in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technology, is a practical station for visitors to come and test their skills on a range of eco-technologies.There will be an opportunity to take part in timed challenges with daily prizes of £100, £200 and £300 training vouchers across different categories.

Winners on each day will receive Training Vouchers to be used for Environmental Technology training through the National Skills Academy for Environmental Technologies.

A full exhibitor list is available from www.installerlive.com, where visitors can also register for free tickets to the show.

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Viessmann out in force Viessmann will exhibit boilers from its popular Vitodens range as well as solar thermal, solar PV, biomass boiler, air and ground source heat pump products at InstallerLive. In addition, the company will make two presentations as part of the show’s Educational Programme.

Technical manager Hugh Jones will investigate installer business opportunities brought about by the Renewable Heat Incentive (Monday 17th @ 11:50) and Viessmann’s training manager,Tony Lobley, will provide an introduction to heat pumps (Tuesday 18th October @ 11:50). For more information, go to www.installerlive. com/InstallerLive. Stand No. 3-401. info-uk@viessmann.com

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New innovations from Ideal Heating Ideal Heating will be showcasing its flagship Logic family of boilers at InstallerLive, including the new Code Combi, which uses flue gases to pre-heat the feed for DHW.This groundbreaking product is a simple one-box solution capable of supporting up to Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable Homes.There’s also the chance to find out more about Ideal’s commercial and new energy ranges, characterised by their intelligent design, first-class engineering, simplicity of installation, and maximum value for money. Ideal’s photovoltaic and solar thermal system kits can be seen alongside the Airtherm air source heat pump, and the Groundtherm ground source heat pump. Stand No. 3-611. press@idealheating.com

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Specflue launch the new TT20 Specflue, the UK’s number one supplier of flue, stove and chimney products announces their new TT20 stove as part of their stunning contemporary Termatech range.

Combining all the latest technology with high quality manufacturing and a typical clean Scandinavian design, the TT20 comes with a range of desirable features including 83% efficiency, top or rear outlet as standard, single handle control of heat output and the airwash, stay cool handle, deep chamber with exceptionally large window, and cast iron base plate. Available with round or square sides and a soapstone option, the unique turntable door is complete with fire tool set built into the door. Stand No. 3-947. sales@specflue.com 034

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Dural UK Ltd specified for tiling project on a house in Oldham, Manchester Flooring Accessories Specialist Dural UK Ltd were chosen by Phil Hobson Tiling on a tiling refurbishment project on a house in Oldham, Manchester. The client wanted the tiling replacing on their balcony patio but it soon became clear that it was not going to be as simple as that.

This particular patio had been neglected for years and on close inspection it became clear that not only did the tiles need replacing but also the base on which it was laid. The original tiles were laid on a sand and cement mix on top of asphalt. Over time cracked grout lines allowed water penetration, which froze in winter forcing the patio to break up. The asphalt on which the sand and cement screed were laid had provided the wooden substrate structure beneath with excellent protection from the elements so it was decided that this would stay and a solution would be found to rebuild the patio on top of it.

Professional tiller Phil Hobson’s solution was to use the Dural CI Matting decoupling membrane to remove the stress from the substrate. He also used adhesives from Mapei to bond the CI Matting to the substrate and a flexible adhesive and grout combination to fix the new tiles onto the surface.

To prevent any further water penetration the edges of the membranes were sealed using a waterproof mastic compound from Mapei.

Dural movement joints were used to make the patio durable and the surrounding steps were given Dural Step edges for extra protection and grip.

Phil Hobson said, “The knowledge and expertise we get from Gerard Caygill and his team at Dural make working with them very easy. The recent modifications they have made to their CI Matting have made it a much better product. We will continue to work with Dural because they have the product solutions we need and their professional and personal approach all contribute to excellent value for money”.

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Crown paints make the grade at Shrewsbury College A partnership approach between Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology and Crown Paints has seen colour come to life across the Shropshire education facility.

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he Crown Paints Colour Service team has worked with the College’s students and staff to create a bright and inspiring centre, creating a welcoming and appealing environment to staff, students and visitors alike. Crown Trade’s Timonox Flame Retardant Coatings system and Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt have been used throughout the College – creating a safe and durable finish on campus.

More than 30 different colour schemes have been introduced using both systems.

The project began as a repaint of the reception and corridors in the main building. From there, the partnership has developed and work is now being carried out within classrooms and corridor areas of the College’s main building on London Road and the neighbouring new Technology Building.

Creating identity Jemma Saunders, Crown Paint’s Colour Consultant, visited the College and after a careful review of the facilities helped identify a series of schemes that would suit - with a brief to create a stimulating, vibrant environment. Her concepts, communicated in face-to-face consultations and with Computer Generated Imagery, were then put to the students on feedback forms, and the favourite schemes were selected.

Each area of the College now has an individual look for each of the subject areas taught on-site, helping to create important identities across the facility.

Dean Howe, Estates Supervisor at Shrewsbury College, said, “The colours Jemma provided were fantastic and they are really what we were looking for in terms of creating the right environment and atmosphere.We wanted to appeal to the students, motivate, stimulate and be vibrant – and Crown Paints has supplied us with colours that do just that.”

Colour psychology Crown Paints continues to lead the way in colour forecasting and the Colour Service is designed to bring to life projects and share the company’s expertise with clients to ensure the best possible outcome for projects.

“Colour psychology plays an important role in the creation of an ideal environment in the education sector and our experts bring to life ideas that make a positive impact,” said Vernon Kinrade, Crown Paints’ Specification Sector Support Manager. “This project showed how Crown Paints’ Colour Service can help signpost clients to certain ideas and concepts and help them make informed choices. Aside

from colour, it is important that high quality paint is selected to ensure a longer-lasting result, and the school’s specification of Crown Trade Timonox and Clean Extreme Scrubbable Matt ensures a fit-for-purpose system has been achieved at the College.”

Reduces environmental impact As part of the specification process, Crown Paints’ Sustainable Smart Maintenance programme has been introduced on site, overseen by Crown Paints’ Technical Specification Consultant Bob Brankin. Streamlining asset management programmes, Sustainable Smart Maintenance enables maintenance budgets to be optimised, with intervals between applications extended by the carefully tailored specification of Crown Paints’ products – based on an analysis of the environment and site surveys.

This personal approach – overseen by Crown Paints specification team – ensures paints are specified which represent Best Value. As well as reducing whole life costs, Sustainable Smart Maintenance reduces environmental impact – by driving forward reductions in the amount of paint needed in the long-term, through extended maintenance cycles. info@crowntrade.co.uk

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PTH’s business graduate honoured

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enny Macfarlane received the ‘Rising Star’ award for his contribution to the success of Precision Timber Handrails (PTH), a business unit of Stoke-on-Trent woodworking firm Clive Durose, which manufactures and installs bespoke, timber handrails for commercial and residential environments.

The 24-year-old, who works at Clive Durose through the Staffordshire University Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), was presented with the top honour at a glittering awards dinner, hosted by the BBC’s Jeremy Vine at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London’s Park Lane.

Since starting his career in July 2009 with a visit to a Premier League footballer’s home to train in on-site surveying and measurement , Kenny has gone on to play a key role in helping grow the PTH business unit into a successful part of Clive Durose’s product and service portfolio.

Management skills Kenny’s design and 3D CAD skills have made a real difference to the business, where his talent and commitment have also helped him develop his management skills. As the KTP placement comes to an end, Kenny will take up a new role as PTH Business Manager with a team of five people.

His experiences will now help shape the future development of fresh talent in the business, with his new position enabling him to supervise a graduate working on a new initiative, due to be introduced to help the business develop its manufacturing

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A Staffordshire graduate has secured one of the top accolades in the country, which celebrates new talent within the constructionrelated sector. efficiencies further.

Kenny is also set to achieve his MSC in Advanced Technologies, a qualification achieved as part of his KTP. Enthusiasm and motivation “I am immensely proud of Kenny’s achievement. He is a self-motivated individual and has been a pleasure to work with,” said Clive Durose, the MD of Clive Durose. “It makes my role far more enjoyable to work with people who are enthusiastic.The award is also recognition for all the people who have contributed to the success of the PTH business overall.”

Partnership is an extremely valuable scheme for business and graduates,” added Clive. “It brings together the experience of business managers, a wealth of academic support and graduates who benefit from exciting commercial projects. A well-run KTP benefits all parties involved and this sort of scheme should remain high on the Government’s business support agenda.”

After much celebration following the award ceremony, Kenny has his feet firmly back on the ground again and is busy carrying out surveys and managing a number of high value contracts.

Clive joined forces with Staffordshire University to recruit two graduates through the KTP programme, with Kenny introduced to develop PTH, and Ellie Moss to lead ID Modern Stairparts, which manufactures inspirational and contemporary new designs for staircases. Both businesses are now major contributors to the company.

“I can’t believe it. Receiving this award in the company of some of the UK’s big names in construction was quite a shock,” said Kenny. “I work for a great company and have been given a great chance to develop my career. Staffordshire University has been so supportive and my colleagues have helped PTH deliver great products and service. I am so grateful to everyone for their help, I couldn’t have done it all on my own.”

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Rockfon helps revive historic hospitals Two historic hospitals, Barts and the Royal London Hospital, are undergoing a 10-year, £1b redevelopment, which will see many of the hospitals’ ageing buildings replaced with state-of-the-art healthcare facilities.

Rockfon MediCare ceilings, which are specifically designed for healthcare applications, will eventually be installed throughout both hospitals.

landfill. Manufacturer take-back schemes are an important factor in our ability to achieve this.”

A crucial factor on this project was compliance with Skanska’s environmental policy. “The Skanska Colour Palette describes our Journey to Deep Green™. It identifies four key priorities: Energy, Carbon, Materials and Water,” explained Nick Baker, Skanska’s Environmental Manager. “Our long term target is to have zero impact in each area. Barts and The Royal London has looked closely at our use of materials, in particular the target for Zero Waste to

Celotex keeps up the heat To ensure that the University of Bedfordshire’s new Campus Centre in Luton, part of a £140m redevelopment of University facilities, had the best thermal performance at the greatest value, Celotex CW4000 was chosen. 2,500m² of Celotex CW4000 insulation boards were installed throughout the cavity walling.The first PIR (polyisocyanurate) insulation to achieve an A+ rating for its thermal efficiency, foilfaced Celotex CW4000 has a lambda value of 0.022W/mK. Manufactured at a board size of 1,200 mm x 450 mm to fit easily between cavity wall ties and with excellent dimensional stability, Celotex CW4000 proves simple to install.

“In the initial stages we believed that a metal tile would be far more practical as a solution for the corridors,” commented Derek Bennett of Clark & Fenn Skanska.

“However, due to restrictions in void depth, and the heavily serviced corridors, with the assistance of Rockfon, Clark & Fenn Skanska together with the Architects developed a very cost effective solution using Rockfon Medicare plank.This solution allowed Skanska to delay installing tiles until the commissioning stages.This reduced the

actual damage that can occur on projects of this nature, thereby reducing any unnecessary waste.”

Rockfon’s MediCare range has been specified in standard tile format for the rooms, and planks for the 13 miles of corridors, where it was essential the ceilings could provide ease of access and be easy to demount and install.The Rockfon MediCare range offers resistance to ubiquitous bacteria and fungi, in particular Staphylococcus Aureus including its Methicillin resistant strain (MRSA), making it fully compliant with HTM 60 and an ideal choice for the new hospitals. info@rockfon.co.uk

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Conren celebrates 40 years’ trading 2011 is a milestone year for specialist resin manufacturer Conren Limited, who celebrates 40 years of trading. Founded in 1971 as formulators of high performance resin floor coatings & screeds, the company has grown and developed into one of the UK’s foremost providers of surfacing solutions. “This is an exciting year for us,” said Conren’s Managing Director, Ann Collins. “Not only is it our 40th anniversary, but we are looking to launch several new products later in the year. This will further enhance our already extensive product portfolio of resin systems which includes high friction epoxy anti-skid for roads, safety surfacing, joint sealants and waterproofing compounds.” info@conren.com 046

N&C’s new innovative adhesive technology N&C Nicobond Gypfix is a new, innovative, rapid setting, white, gypsum based tile adhesive specially designed for fixing ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles to anhydrite/ calcium sulphate floors.

The high strength adhesive achieves levels of bond strength on a par with traditional C2 category cement based adhesives. Priming is not required in most cases and there is no risk of ettringite with the product. Nicobond Gypfix has been formulated for use on Lafarge Gyvlon screeds and a number of installations have now been successfully carried out. It is suitable for floors with up to 85% RH (1% by weight) and has a long open time.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings ‘Balanced Choice’ proves Tarkett’s sustainability A recent seminar sponsored by Tarkett brought together specifiers, designers and developers to discuss sustainability and the environment, with a special focus on resilient flooring. Topics included the guidelines and regulations regarding installation, waste management and recyclability and how they are managed in major public projects today.

Pete Thomas of the Flooring Sustainability Partnership examined current and future European legislation and UK government policy, including the introduction of CE marking for all construction products from 2013.The voluntary scheme ‘VinylPlus’ includes a commitment to annually recycle 100,000 tonnes of vinyl that requires ‘innovative approaches’, such as end-of-life flooring. As a full member of the scheme, Tarkett is actively involved in researching and developing new methods for recycling all types of flooring.

Roger Frost, Director and General Manager for Balfour Beatty in the Midlands, used his experiences on the new Birmingham Hospital project to explain how the use of closed-loop recycling and off-site construction can help achieve environmental targets.Twelve rooms were successfully trialled with Tarkett’s closed-loop scheme, whereby flooring offcuts were reprocessed into the backing for new safety flooring, which was then returned to site for installation, thus proving to the industry that it can be done.

Optima rolls out the Revolution

Sika launches balcony waterproofing system

The slim and elegant new Revolution 54 partitioning system from Optima is set to make a real design statement without compromising on performance.The innovative Revolution 54 is designed to give maximum acoustic performance combined with a crisp, modern aesthetic. Available either single or mullion-free double glazed, it can be converted from single to double glazed (or vice versa) in two clicks by the change of two clip in sections. The slim appearance of a 54mm wide system is combined with market leading acoustics of up Rw46dB on double glazing and up to Rw38dB on single glazing.

Specialist building products manufacturer Sika has launched a new system to provide an ultra-fast method of refurbishing balconies, walkways and pedestrian bridges – so fast in fact, it can be laid and trafficked in the same day.The system is based around the company’s renowned Sikafloor-405 and 415 Elastic products. One part, highly elastic resin coatings, Sikafloor-405 and 415 Elastic provide versatile, waterproof and hard wearing flooring solutions. Featuring Moisture Triggered Technology, its curing is unaffected by rain, the system offers an efficient way of creating the new floor with minimal disruption. Sikafloor is available in two key systems, medium and heavy wear, and a choice of colours. sales@uk.sika.com 050

Tarkett’s approach to sustainability is called ‘Balanced Choice’. Peter Okmark, Environment and Sustainable Manager for Tarkett explained the principles of this approach, along with an introduction to the new Cradle-to-Cradle certification scheme.

Tarkett is one of the first companies to promote and adopt this concept, and has recently been awarded a Silver Certificate for its Linoleum range. marketing@tarkett.com

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Kingspan develops Super Heavy floor system Kingspan Access Floors Ltd has developed a Super Heavy floor system in response to greater floor loadings being required in facilities such as data centres. “Data centre floors are now carrying greater loads as more cooling equipment is added to computer and server cabinets to deal with the increased heat they are generating,” said Kingspan Managing Director Terry Newman. “The Kingspan Super Heavy floor system with its new pedestal and stringer design can accommodate these greater loads.” As the UK’s leading supplier of raised floors, all the company’s products and services are backed up by Kingspan’s Total System Warranty, guaranteeing performance for an unprecedented 25 years.

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings FESSI: the perfect way to make an entrance Flooring specifiers seeking market leading entrance flooring products, supplied and fitted by highly trained and experienced specialist installers, are now able to benefit from a new service provided by Forbo Flooring.

The FESSI (Forbo Entrance Systems Specialist Installer) network has been established to ensure that customers receive an expert, site-specific, advice and installation service when specifying Nuway rigid engineered entrance systems and Coral clean-off textile matting.

Under the FESSI scheme, installations are carried out by handpicked specialist independent installers who have successfully undergone an intensive CITB approved entrance flooring installation training and assessment course, provided by Forbo’s own Nuway experts, and who have received FESSI accreditation as a result.

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“By choosing to work with an accredited FESSI installer on your next entrance flooring project you will receive specialist advice on how to integrate your Nuway and Coral matting systems to create an attractive, long-lasting and highly effective entrance flooring scheme.Your installer will be expertly trained to deliver an excellent standard of installation and you will also

benefit from an extended guarantee period on your Nuway entrance flooring.”

For further information about Nuway and Coral, the FESSI scheme and its accredited installers, please contact Forbo. info.flooring.uk@forbo.co.uk

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The highly popular MediCare range of stone wool ceilings from Rockfon has now been enhanced and extended to offer even greater performance for all healthcare environments. Hospitals and health facilities have unique, stringent requirements for acoustics, hygiene, cleaning and fire safety.

The MediCare range is HTM 60 compliant in categories 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Healthcare facilities are also classified in accordance with NF S 90-351, which defines various levels of infection risk.The new and improved MediCare range now offers three levels of performance designed to meet the varying needs of each risk zone; MediCare Standard, MediCare Plus, and New MediCare Air. info@rockfon.co.uk

“We lead the market with our Nuway and Coral entrance flooring systems and want to do everything we can to guarantee total customer satisfaction with every installation,” said Julie Dempster, Forbo Marketing Manager.

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The UK’s leading manufacturer of flooring adhesives, F. Ball and Co. Ltd., has launched a smart phone app version of its comprehensive Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG).The iRAG is now available for the popular iPhone, Android and Windows Mobile platforms, making it easier than ever for users to gain quick and convenient access to the most up-to-date adhesive recommendations on the move, or while on site. RAG features over 5,500 adhesive recommendations for floorcoverings from over 200 leading international manufacturers.The iRAG app is free to download, from the iTunes app store, Android Market and Windows Marketplace. mail@f-ball.co.uk 054

uonuon: Warhol for the modern world Strata Tiles present uonuon, an exclusive range from Strata Tiles.Taking inspiration from the palette used

by Andy Warhol, uonuon allows the designer to customise any space. An innovation, espousing the appearance of wood, but with the qualities that make tiles infinitely popular, uonuon creates a signature statement for any project. Available in fifteen shades, from vibrant hues to chic classics, in thoughtfully conceived sizes that create a striking finish, uonuon allows you the creative freedom to define your style.

This beautiful product is currently exhibiting at Strata Tiles’ showroom on Clerkenwell Road, EC1M 5PX. info@stratatiles.co.uk

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Floors, Walls & Ceilings Helifix makes Armstrong Ceilings: heavy on the metal specifier’s guide to the metal ceiling and wall solutions spalling masonry Aavailable for the complete range of applications has been launched by leading UK building interior solutions provider safe Armstrong Ceilings.The 60-page guide details Armstrong’s Herbert House, a former office block in Temple Meads, Bristol, was suffering from cracking and crushing of the front elevation brickwork and movement / cracking of its high levels lintels caused by rusting and expanding metalwork.

To make it safe, Helifix masonry products were installed to provide rapid, inexpensive but effective, short term repairs to prevent brickwork spalling onto the busy pavement below.The large window heads were reinforced with HeliBars bonded into the masonry and secured with vertically installing grouted CemTies. Crack stitching in various areas stabilised the front elevation enabling the pavement to be safely re-opened. info@helifix.co.uk

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capabilities, playing field and environmental commitment as well as the ceiling and wall solutions available for the office, retail, transport, health and education sectors and the individual performance characteristics of the tiles, canopies, island ceilings and grids. It explains how each Armstrong project begins with an in-depth, one-on-one consultation with the specifier or main contractor and how technical support and product recommendations are made.

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E-cube squares up with Unilin Systems Structural insulated panel manufacturer Unilin Systems has supplied the University of Ghent with factory-built thermally efficient sandwich panels for its E-cube project; a step towards affordable DIY solar-powered housing. Ghent University’s unique two-storey home was designed as part of the US Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon 2011; challenging 20 of the world’s universities to design, build and operate solar powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient and attractive.The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. info@unilin-systems.com 059

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Design is in the detail Lindapter Hollo-Bolt® Flush Fit The unique steelwork fixing is concealed within hollow section, preserving clean architectural lines.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Icynene’s soft foam saves hard cash Icynene’s water blown insulation offers dramatic energy savings, enables better indoor air quality and gives off no harmful emissions.

Icynene has recently been used to insulate the new 12 en-suite bed and communal area (total area 400m²) of The Manse nursing home in Lancashire.

“The building holds the heat at a constant 23oC regardless of weather conditions,” explained Les Ansell, owner of The Manse.

“If the wind is blowing it has no effect on performance and doesn’t put any extra load on the heating.The radiators were reduced in size by 40% and when they are not on, the building is still warm, draft free and comfortable. Installing Icynene insulation has resulted into substantially lower fuel bills.The new build is 23% by volume of the

new and old buildings combined, yet it accounts for only 7.3% of the total gas used.”

Founded in 1986, Icynene has participated in over 300,000 health, environmental and energy efficient building projects across the world including North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

Applied as a liquid, Icynene 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. Icynene is

also extremely popular with designers as it enables them to explore geometry and space without compromising performance.

For further information or if you would like information on becoming an Icynene installer, please contact Simon Falkner-Lee at Icynene now! inquiriesuk@icynene.com

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Klober EasyLumen blends modern with traditional Lumen Conservation rooflight has been made to replicate a Form: easy choice The traditional Victorian design, which is unobtrusive and sympathetic Contractors Steadfast Roofing were so impressed with Solar-Line Easy-Form flashing at a Klober training day that they chose it for use on a block of 28 new apartments. Bugler Developments project in Greenford entailed fixing of solar PV panels and Easy-Form was used to seal slates where they were cut around fixing brackets. Easy-Form is ideal for this purpose as, unlike traditional flashings, it can be stretched by up to 60%, making it easier to use and more versatile. It can be used with the deepest profile tiles on pitches of 10° or more and is available in four standard colours.

to the original external architecture of a building. It is ideal for installation in period properties, listed buildings and barn conversions, and anywhere a new or replacement traditional sky light can be installed.The Lumen Conservation range offers a high specification of glazing by incorporating Pilkington Activ - the world’s first self-cleaning glass.The argon gas filled units provide a glazing U-value of just 1.1. Manufactured in Great Britain to ISO 9001:2008, the Lumen Rooflight is available in standard or bespoke sizes with a choice of mechanisms. info@lumenrooflight.co.uk 062

Metrotile Shingle: future-proof roofing & cladding Metrotile Lightweight Steel Roofing’s name has become synonymous with quality, aesthetics and durability and each of these words can be applied directly to Metrotile’s most unique product - the Shingle profile. Metrotile Shingle doubles as an excellent vertical cladding solution and has been used on mansards throughout the UK with stunning results, contributing not only to the improved aesthetics of the homes, but also increasing the insulation and vandal proofing. Metrotile are the only roofing material manufacturer to offer the Shingle profile throughout the United Kingdom and it is backed by our unique forty year weatherproof guarantee.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Schöck enhances customer service Since its introduction to the UK in 2006 the Schöck Isokorb® range of thermal break solutions quickly established itself here as market leader, although holding pole position in the rest of Europe for twenty years prior did not guarantee success in an increasingly demanding UK construction sector.

Certainly the legacy of proven high technical performance values helped, along with a focused marketing policy. However, one of the most significant factors has been the attention given to providing specifiers, engineers and contractors with an unrivalled level of design and technical support.The engineers in the technical team are primarily project-orientated, working with clients on specific day-to-day job related issues. However, there was scope for a broader more ‘educative’ approach, placing the emphasis more on the general principles of thermal break issues and good design practice. As a result, a new Product

Engineer role has been created to which Martin Ernst, BEng, University of Applied Sciences Munich, has been appointed.

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FLOORMATE 300-A in Passivhaus milestone

Vinylit, the specialist cladding manufacturers, have been specified over many years by Local Authorities and Housing Associations for their Vinytherm Stonechip cladding system. This provides an easy to install, cost efficient and well proven solution for RMI projects, especially where the outer skin is failing, typically render, wood, or metal in the case of BISF homes.To meet the growing demand for Stonechip cladding for remedial work, the company now holds stock at its Burnley premises of a selected range of preferred colour finishes, whereas previously product was produced to order.

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The UK’s first rural affordable housing accredited Passivhaus scheme is complete, and the housing association behind the project has cited below-slab insulation as key to achieving its very high levels of energy efficiency.The scheme in Wimbish, Essex, features Dow Building Solutions’ FLOORMATE 300-A STYROFOAM insulation as a continuous layer beneath the concrete floor slabs to help prevent thermal bridging. FLOORMATE 300-A is available in a range of thicknesses: 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 125mm and 150mm, and has a design load of 130 kN/m2.The material is manufactured using CO2 as a blowing agent giving it a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than five.

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Previously a member of the Schöck technical team, Martin observes “It is very important that anyone involved with the thermal break design process should be looking for both a functional structural solution, and one which provides the best thermal performance. Getting across the design principles involved at an early stage helps to rule out unworkable or inefficient solutions.”

One of Martin’s immediate priorities is to develop a series of Technical Seminars, which cover structural topics and thermal break design principles as they affect the internal structure of a building and compliance with Part L. In addition he will be looking to ensure that all planning offices are supported with the latest calculation software, with regular updates on new products and the latest technical information. design@schoeck.co.uk

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Scotland first for Kingspan super-panel Kingspan’s latest answer to fast-track construction, a 2m wide insulated roof and wall panel, available in lengths of up to 20m, is catching on north of the border, following a successful roofing installation in Glasgow.The Kingspan KS2000 RW trapezoidal profiles panel can further reduce project installation time, retaining all the benefits of the Kingspan KS1000 RW panel while greatly increasing the rate of coverage. KS1000 RW has been a staple of the building industry over the last 30 years, providing cost-effective, energyefficient wall and roofing envelopes in countless building projects. info@kingspanpanels.com

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation weber.therm EWI enhances Georgian elegance Lawnswood Court in Cheltenham overlooks established gardens and exhibits all the style icons and attractive features of the Regency period - but has an enormously strategic marketing advantage, it was built this year!

The weber.therm External Wall Insulation and render system has contributed significantly to the aesthetic quality and technical merit of this outstanding building.

The One Property Group of Braintree in Essex has built a national reputation for exclusive property development having conceived and constructed high quality properties across the UK.The Company has new build and redevelopment experience and success, of which Lawnswood Court is a new build project delivering eight luxury apartments with four, two-bedroom mews houses also constructed on the site.

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render is applied.The render is ruled level and allowed to set.When weber.therm M1 is “green” – set but not fully hardened - it is scraped back to provide the attractive finish featured at Lawnswood Court.

Additional application of cornice features, ashlar walling detail and attractive window opening edging has added further style to the building and indicates the skill of the One Property team. ccccmail@netweber.co.uk

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Hambleside rooflights survive explosion

The A. Proctor Group has recently supplied approximately 650m2 of Royale Timber Cladding to a stunning project at Wellington College in Crowthorne.The college Bursar, with an eye to maintenance costs, requested a durable cladding material, which would not only look good, but would require minimal aftercare.The A. Proctor Group provided a solution in the form of Royale, in Natural colour with a T & G profile. Royale timber cladding comes in a range of natural looking colours with a standard 30 year warranty against rot/ wood decay, thereby giving the specifier the confidence that this product will last.

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Designed in house by One Property Group, this perfectly proportioned building is a modern timber frame construction with construction ply panel facing. Using the weber.therm XP External Wall Insulation system, 100mm EPS insulation is mechanically fixed to the substrate to achieve high thermal efficiency values.

The final finish is achieved with the skilful application of a 15mm single coat of weber. therm M1 through-colour render.This polymer-modified, lightweight mineral render is delivered factory batched for onsite mixing. Meshcloth reinforcement is laid into the initial 6mm of the render and when this begins to take up, a further 9mm of

Hambleside Danelaw GRP insulated rooflights on a warehouse badly damaged in the 2005 Buncefield oil refinery disaster not only survived the explosion intact but have been retained on the refurbished building.The extensive refurbishment required partial demolition and a major re-cladding

by CA Group, but CA found that most of the Hambleside rooflights were in a more than satisfactory condition for using again within the CA Twin-Therm® system.With a guaranteed service life of 25 years, Hambleside’s Contour GRP rooflights incorporate translucent GRP sheeting designed to admit controlled natural daylight into commercial and other buildings. marketing@hambleside-danelaw.co.uk 070

Firemaster: strong and durable partition walls The Building Regulations are clear when it comes to the fire and acoustic performance of partition walls but they do not specifically detail requirements for strength and robustness; it is important to design partition walls that will withstand impact and remain fit for purpose and aesthetically acceptable with minimal maintenance.The Eurobond Firemaster panel system provides a durable, impact resistant solution to meet all these requirements and is now backed by independent testing. Add to this the superior fire resistance of up to four hours, fast build rate, minimum waste, and price competiveness; it is easy to see how Firemaster is becoming the product of choice.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Kingspan’s learning curve!

The contemporary curved profile of the Kingspan Curvewall architectural wall panel is making an impact at new student halls of residence in Dundee, providing a striking silver finish and adding to the accommodation’s comfort and safety.

Opal 1, the £20.8m, 498-bedroom design and build development by Ocon Construction at the University of Abertay Dundee, has been clad with 2,000m² of Kingspan Curvewall in Spectrum Silver, which combines an aesthetically pleasing wall solution with all the performance benefits of an insulated panel system.

Certified ‘ECOsafe’, the panels can achieve a Green Guide ‘A+’ rating for BREEAM. They have a non-deleterious, environmentally sustainable, PIR core with zero ODP, which, though light in weight, can provide lifetime insulation continuity and airtightness of less than 5m3/hr/m².

Importantly for multiple occupation accommodation, Kingspan Curvewall panels are FIREsafe approved by the Loss

Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) to LPS 1181 Grade EXT-B; and panel facings, both internal and external, are Class 0 in accordance with Building Regulations. The panels also help to reduce passage of sound having a predicted single-figure weighted sound reduction Rw = 24dB. Kingspan Curvewall is available in a range of solid and metallic colours and is suitable for both horizontal and vertical applications. The panels integrate easily with doors, windows, glazing, louvres and traditional construction materials; and because the pre-engineered system offers a single component, single fix installation, considerable construction benefits can be gained through a greatly accelerated build time and removal of the wall envelope from the critical path.

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Roofing, Cladding & Insulation Brit-Spec: 4 to 5 clicks – job done!

The Brit-Spec system has been designed to provide a wealth of information within a few seconds. All information, specifically tailored to suit the designer’s personal requirements or the requirements of each individual project, can then be stored in a Project Specific Folder for future use and for distribution to the entire Design Team.

The Tactray 90 Structural Support System provides unique and BBA certified qualities and benefits for each and every project. For this reason Tactray 90 forms the Structural Foundation for the Brit-Spec System.

The launch of Brit-Spec generates project specific information across a range of six different roofing disciplines. Each one incorporates Tactray 90 as a structural liner. Future developments of Brit-Spec will extend in to further roofing options, photovoltaics, structural ceilings, vertical cladding, rainscreen and flat-to-pitched conversions.

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Building Regulations, structural performance including large spans, lateral restraint and diaphragm actions, colour coated or plain galvanised internal soffit, thin cantilevers, bespoke internal coverings to suit project requirements i.e. swimming pools, environmental benefits including easy recyclability, and BREEAM Excellence.

Brit-Spec also incorporates specifications, thermal calculations & air leakage performance, data sheets and case studies. sales@britmet.co.uk

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VMZINC Shingles in PIGMENTO Red have been used on Module 1 of University Campus Suffolk’s landmark development at Orwell Quay in Ipswich.The first of six phases has provided predominantly student accommodation within the rapidly transforming Ipswich Waterfront.The subtle red of the zinc provides a distinctive focal point which, because of its naturally developing patina, will not require recoating. PIGMENTO colours are chromate-free and achieved by adding mineral pigments to pre-weathered QUARTZ-ZINC®.This preserves the naturally grained texture of pre-weathered zinc without affecting its environmental properties. vmzinc.uk@umicore.com

and environmental considerations place increasing pressure on all elements of the design and construction teams to produce highly efficient envelopes capable of producing ideal working, teaching or living spaces.Tactray 90 is ideally placed to contribute towards achieving these demands.The product allows versatile designs whilst providing a large range of U – values for thermal performance, acoustic performance including sound absorbency and sound separation, air leakage rates 60% better than current

Brit-Spec is the professional’s quick and easy system for producing complete Tactray 90 project specifications and associated information requirements within four to five clicks!

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Planning permission for this private residential block required 10% CO2 emissions savings through the use of renewable energy. Axter’s MCS accredited General Solar photovoltaic roofing, chosen on cost grounds, was designed to generate 17,600 kWh and save 10,000 kgs CO2 /year.The installation could earn £5,500 from the feed-in tariff and save owners a further £1,000 in annual electricity charges.The renewable energy requirement was provided by a fully integrated warm roof construction incorporating a thin film photovoltaic array.The construction also included a small extensive green roof. Axter provides a free design service, including CAD drawings and value engineering for new build and renovation roof projects. info@axterltd.co.uk 076

PermaRock’s ‘self-cleaning’ renders PermaRock introduce ThermoSan-NQG through-coloured renders; incorporating the latest innovation in clean façade renders, Nano-Quartz technology, PermaRock has pioneered the next generation of ‘self-cleaning’ renders which offer superior levels of performance in terms of cleanliness and colour stability and provide unparalleled resistance to the elements. For new and existing buildings,ThermoSan-NQG renders are constructed from organically cross-linked nano-particles which form a compact, mineral-hard, three dimensional quartz-matrix structure which protects against soiling and keeps façades cleaner for longer. PermaRock’s Façade A1 range, available in 500 selected colour shades, offers the best in colour fastness and to colour brilliance for unbeatable results and sets the industry benchmark for through-coloured renders. permarock@permarock.com 077

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Wilo ‘ahead of the Itho UK launch new website Itho UK Ltd has launched a new look website game’ to showcase all the latest products and Wilo’s new Stratos PICO and Wilo-Smart A small circulators are proving to be the stars of the Wilo range in 2011.The Wilo Stratos-PICO,the most energy efficient small pump you can buy, offering up to 90% energy savings over a standard pump, and the new Wilo-Smart A energy saving pump, offering up to 80% energy savings over a standard pump, have captured the imagination, especially as low efficiency, uncontrolled pumps will be banned in the EU from the end of 2012.

Both of Wilo’s new super stars are ‘A’ rated small circulators with five year ‘A label warranties’. sales@wilo.co.uk 081

EV Confort returns to GB! After an absence of four years EV Confort is returning to the British market.

EV have joined forces with Heatec Radiators, the long established manufacturer of bespoke Electric Radiators, to launch their new ranges of electric radiators and Storage Heaters in Great Britain.The Storage Heaters include the very popular STM-A model which is being re-launched with its new sister the NST-A. The Electric Radiators are new to the British market and include both slim and standard designs to fit most residential and commercial requirements.The products will be marketed under the joint HEATEC EV brand and will also be available to the OEM market. sales@heatecrev.com 082

innovations in its range of whole house system solutions. Having established itself in the UK market with its low energy and high efficiency ventilation heat recovery systems, Itho now offers the ultimate in whole house system solutions for builders and specifiers alike.

These systems incorporate unique products to provide the ventilation, hot water and heating needs for a modern low energy maximum comfort home.Technologies include MVHR systems, waste water heat recovery, gas boilers, heat pumps, solar thermal systems and many others. info@itho.co.uk 083

Environmental awards for Space Air Space Air’s ‘Daikin Altherma Flex’ multi type air/ water heat pump system won two prestigious awards ‘Innovation Award for Environmental Technology’ at the Environment and Energy Awards and ‘Product Innovation’ at the National Heat Pump Awards.The system was chosen due to the great potential that it offers for reducing carbon emissions and energy bills, particularly in apartment buildings. One outdoor unit can supply up to ten dwellings. “The Flex system fills an important gap in the UK market for providing low carbon heating and/or domestic hot water to apartment buildings of all types across the UK,” said Mark Houghton, Commercial Director of Space Air Solutions. marketing@spaceair.co.uk 084

TR Engineering explore electric avenue Electric central heating is fast becoming the first choice for many installations, and not just in situations where a gas supply or a gas boiler is undesirable or not possible.

The rising price and unpredictability of fossil fuel supplies now make electric heating look even more attractive, being the only energy we can produce through renewable or carbon-neutral methods.The Trianco range of Aztec electric boilers have a compact slim-line design (only 165mm wide x 143mm deep) and a lightweight body meaning it is superbly versatile and simple to install. Aztec also delivers excellent performance with an efficiency rating of 99.8%. marketing@trengineeringltd.com

Bespoke service from Gledhill Gledhill Building Products, the cylinder specialist, is reminding customers of the benefits of copper cylinders, after months of price instability has shaken the market.The versatility of copper makes it the only choice of material to produce bespoke tailor-made cylinders that can be produced in a fast

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Uponor takes plumbing to new heights Plumbing specialist Uponor has unveiled a new professional fitting system that will take plumbing to new levels thanks to its ‘Tool Inside’ technology and high pressure joint system.

The RTM, or Ring Tension Memory, system eliminates the need for tools to make quick, safe and professional joints and is the latest major launch for the company which has continued to produce industry-leading innovative plumbing solutions. Built-in visual and audible indicators mean installers can never be in any doubt that the joint has been made securely and the constant two tonnes of pressure applied by the connecting device means the joint will never be weakened or disconnected.

Simple and easy to use, the RTM device means making a joint is as straightforward as inserting a length of cut and calibrated pipe into the connector.

RTM works in tandem with Uponor’s existing multi layer composite pipe which offers numerable benefits over copper including speed and ease of installation, price stability, joint security as well as requiring fewer joints eliminating the need for hot works and is not prone to theft as copper is. enquiries.uk@uponor.com 089

“RTM is a simple yet highly effective new way of installing plumbing systems and signifies a huge step forward for the industry,” explains Uponor plumbing applications manager, Mark Dowdeswell. “The secret to the joint’s security lies in the high tension metal ring inside the device. Constructed from high carbon steel, the spring-like ring’s memory effect ensures watertightness and its constant and consistent pressure acts as the tool itself.”

Clearview Stove: fit for a Prince

Low energy PIV from Greenwood Airvac

The Housing Minister Grant Shapps has recently unveiled The Prince’s Foundation for the Built Environment’s “Prince’s House” at the Building Research Establishment,Watford.

This eco house doesn’t rely on gadgets or hi-tech products to make it green - rather its carbon savings are built into its innovative design systems which create a highly energy efficient thermal shell. A Clearview Woodburning stove has been chosen as the preferred heating method which is expected to dramatically reducing heating costs.The Foundation’s Hank Dittmar explained, “We hope the Prince’s House innovative eco design will dispel the myth that eco-homes have to be high-tech.”

Centair PIV, the newest low cost continuous whole house ventilation solution from Greenwood Airvac, helps ensure tenants have a comfortable and healthy life indoors, whilst also reducing carbon emissions in SAP.Ventilating every room from a single point and utilising free solar generated heat created within the loft space to help lower fuel bills, Centair PIV pushes warmer air from loft spaces into the home to enable tenants to turn down their heating thermostat, saving energy and money. By forcing contaminated air containing allergens and VOCs out of the building and replacing it with freshly filtered air, the Centair PIV also helps eradicate mould and condensation problems. info@greenwood.co.uk 090

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Windhager: indoors cosy at outdoor centre Badaguish Outdoor Centre, a skills and activities centre in The Cairngorms National Park, has a BioWIN wood pellet cascade boiler system from Windhager UK to provide heating and hot water for its new buildings.

The 52kW system used in the first phase of the project provides wood pellet heating to three distribution points across two buildings.The two 26kW BioWIN boilers operate together in cascade to provide an impressive output range between 7.5kW up to 52kW. Solar collectors use the latest technology to harness the power of the sun and are seamlessly integrated with the BioWIN cascade system to provide a perfect renewable energy solution at the centre. enquiries@windhager.co.uk 091

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Avoid limescale with Hydropath With rising fuel prices, more and more people are considering micro-generation technologies as an alternative to ‘conventional’ energy. But it’s still important for people in a hard water area to remember that whenever water is heated, there is a risk of limescale build up. Helping to maintain a limescale free system is the Hydroflow HS38, a patented water conditioning system by Hydropath Ltd.The HS38 prevents the build up of all limescale deposits, by emitting randomly varying electric signals throughout the system resulting in the reduction of the effects of hard water, which can lead to expensive repairs and maintenance of appliances and high energy bills. sales@hydropath.com 093

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Stelrad launch suave new ‘Caliente’ Stelrad Radiators has launched its new Caliente designer radiator range – fifteen different models that are ideal for adding that little extra ‘pizazz’ to any home.The Caliente, which is Spanish for ‘heat’, was first shown earlier in the year and named at the EcoBuild exhibition in a competition held for visitors to the show, on the stand.The Caliente is a stylish tubular design and is available in horizontal, vertical, single and double tube versions. It has the high quality construction and paint finish that you would expect from a quality Stelrad radiator and it is widely stocked in merchants around the country. sales@mx-group.com 094

Johnson & Starley: warm air rises!

Johnson & Starley reports an upsurge of interest in warm air heating systems from the private residential market, with its Economaire range being specified for new build and refurbishment projects. Johnson & Starley’s Economaire 65 provides up to 65,000 Btu/hr or 19.1 kW heating output, ensuring no perceptible fluctuations in airflow and temperature with each room being accurate to +/- 0.1ºC.The wall mounted thermostat gives complete control over the room temperature.Warm air enters each room through strategically situated floor registers with vanes to direct the airflow, usually positioned close to the walls although in bedrooms a more central location maximises wall space for fitted wardrobes. marketing@johnsonandstarley.co.uk 095

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Surfaces & Landscaping

Ultrascape’s Mortar Paving System revitalises market place Ultrascape’s BS 7533 compliant Mortar Paving System is being used to help transform Kettering Town Centre’s Market Place into a vibrant civic space.

The £2.2m project began in October 2010 and includes the development of new, pedestrian-friendly public areas and transport improvements to reduce congestion.The work is being carried out

by Civil Engineers Balfour Beatty who are delivering comprehensive improvements to the appearance, landscaping, lighting and parking facilities.The project is scheduled for completion at the end of summer 2011.

Ultrascape’s Pro-Bed HS Fine Bedding Concrete, Pro-Prime Slurry Primer and Flowpoint Rapid Setting Grout have been used to lay the 7,700m² of Charcon blocks, Granite Setts and Sand Stones in and around the Market Place to meet the rigors of BS 7533.

Ultrascape Pro Bed HS fine bedding concrete is being supplied in 30 tonne bulk silos. Perfect for large scale pedestrianisation schemes where high volumes of bedding concrete are required at the touch

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Ultrascape Pro-Prime Slurry Primer is specifically formulated to provide an exceptional bond of greater than 2N/mm² between all types of stone. It only requires the simple addition of water before it can be applied to the stone elements. Ultrascape Flowpoint, a rapid setting flowable grout, is formulated for early trafficking and can be poured over paved areas and simply washed away, with no risk of staining. It contains recycled glass thus reducing the use of virgin aggregate and can be opened to foot traffic after only one hour due to its setting properties. enquiries@instarmac.co.uk

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Addagrip on the right track!

Resin Surfaces Limited (RSL) have recently launched their brand new website specially designed to provide a valuable resin flooring resource for all architects, specifiers and contractors. Guiding you through the extensive product range, with advice and guidance on where each product can be used, each product page provides a comprehensive data sheet together with case studies and examples of where the product can be used.The new dedicated architects section includes specification advice and an up to date CPD programme.The new website is just in time for a major product launch, which will make RSL your number one choice for resin flooring systems.

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An Addagrip surfacing system was recently chosen for platform renovation of the Bluebell Railway at Sheffield Park Station in East Sussex.True Grip, an Addagrip approved contractor, installed 433m2 of Rhine Gold Addaset as part of Heritage Lottery funded work carried out by Morgan Ashurst.

Addaset Resin Bound Surfacing provides a porous, hardwearing and low maintenance surface using a range of aggregates.The finished surface is a seamless bound paving system which is flexible and resistant to cracking, making it ideal for this project.The Bluebell Railway, founded in 1959, are also building a new carriage storage shed and restoring the historic platform buildings as part of the project. sales@addagrip.co.uk

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Ultra Floor provides perfect prep Ultra Floor Level IT one HDB is ideal for prepping subfloors prior to applying resin decorative coatings. Uniquely formulated for the preparation of all types of cementitious subfloor, with a self-levelling base compound, Level IT one HDB builds depths of up to 50mm. Ultra Floor Level IT one HDB has a working time of 20-30 minutes and will set within 2-3 hours. Applied at thicknesses from 3-50mm, a 25kg bag covers an optimum 5m² at 3mm.The product is protein and ammonia free, shrinkage compensated and polymer modified.

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Landscape & Drainage

ACO-upon-Avon!

Managing the surface water across the £127m redevelopment of Stratford-upon-Avon’s waterfront - an area that includes the famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre - is an integrated drainage scheme created using ACO Water Management’s versatile ACO MultiDrain™ MD. By using different channel widths, depths and inlet configurations of the same system, designers have been able to ensure that the drainage network achieves both a consistent high level of performance and a complementary finish across a number of diverse and visually sensitive pedestrian, cycle and vehicle environments. A total of 980 metres of MultiDrain MD has been installed on the Stratford project: 300m of M150D and 680m of M100D. customersupport@aco.co.uk

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WPL increase RWH range WPL Ltd have added the Platin tank to their range of Rainwater Harvesting products.This low profile, light tank is extremely easy to install and requires minimal excavation due to its shallow depth.The Platin tank can be installed above or below ground and is ideally suited to high water table (HWT) areas and rocky ground. Furthermore, it is suitable for both pedestrian and vehicle loading (version dependant) with the lid sitting flush with the ground.This latest addition to WPL’s product offering is suitable for Garden and Home systems and comes in four sizes; 1500l, 3000l, 5000l and 7500l. enquiries@wpl.co.uk

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klargester.com delivers specialists direct!

Correct installation and care is a pre-requisite for the long-lasting operation of any wastewater treatment product, such as a septic tank or sewage treatment plant.

Now, anyone looking for off-mains expertise will find it online within a couple of mouse clicks. Klargester, the UK’s leading brand of off-mains drainage solutions, has added a new ‘Locate a Specialist’ section to its website. The section contains details of wastewater professionals across England, Scotland and Wales who can help at any stage of an installation - from the early steps of system design, and the selection and installation of the correct equipment, to connecting to local drainage and electrical networks. info@klargester.com

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Green roofs need Long Rake Spar Long Rake Spar supply three categories of Green Roof substrates blended to specific proportions of recycled and lightweight aggregates with composted bio waste products, suiting most landscaping and ecological specifications. Intensive System Substrates (ISS), an ultra lightweight blend of highly absorbent aggregates with composted bio-waste to be used as a substrate within recreational garden-scapes, Extensive System Substrates (ESS), a blend of lightweight, water absorbent aggregates with composted bio-waste to be used as a substrate in un-maintained rooftop environments, and Brown Roofing Substrates (BRS), a blend of reclaimed aggregates with composted bio-waste designed to promote regeneration of the bio-diversity of demolition sites, which have been lost to construction. admin@longrakespar.co.uk

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Gardeners’ Answer Time, from Delta Essential planning information for flat green roof systems for gardens, terraces, walkways and parking areas is given in the latest brochure from Delta Membrane Systems.This 32 page publication covers a wide range of subjects, including how users need to observe a variety of regulations applying to the various construction systems available. Other topics include the type of herbaceous cover that is actually chosen, and the configuration of the waterproofing and the materials used.This new brochure will prove to be an invaluable aid to all those involved in the design of ‘green’ roofs, thanks to the design tips and the in-depth product details on the Delta range.

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Yeoman books in for a long stay!

As part of a major refurbishment zinc gutters and down pipes from Yeoman Rainguard, the market leader in rainwater systems have been fitted to South Sands Hotel, a contemporary beachside hotel located just outside Salcombe, Devon. The zinc gutters and pipes were installed for their contemporary look together with their high performance and durability in extreme

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weather conditions. Zinc’s surface naturally oxidizes to protect itself against the elements to provide a product requiring little maintenance over its long life expectancy.

Yeoman Rainguard’s zinc system has a full range of components, is readily available and importantly is very competitively priced.

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You want a Klargester.

When about to specify an off-mains drainage system come to Klargester. We are the market leader. This is why.

Our range covers every situation; and our service any eventuality.

Visit our website and you will find downloadable CAD files for immediate incorporation into your plans.

And to support your builder with help and advice, a Klargester expert is available for a site visit, on request.

The rest is just detail.

The Klargester system you select is delivered exactly as and when agreed; installed by an accredited team, precisely; and, thereafter, maintained by Klargester engineers meticulously.

Naturally, as you would expect from the market leader, Klargester sewage treatment products have been independently performancetested to EN-12566 and are approved for use under EPP2.

We also offer the full range of pollution control and waste management options: • Sewage Tanks • Pumping Stations • Septic Tanks • Rainwater Harvesting Simply, choose Klargester and that is one aspect of the project taken care of.

Please visit www.klargester.com, e-mail info@klargester.com or telephone 01296 633 000.

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Kitchens & Bathrooms

Mereway Kitchens launches new Segreto Mereway Kitchens embark on another exciting launch this Autumn with the introduction of stunning new door style ‘Segreto’ that joins their ubercontemporary Cucina Colore collection. ‘Segreto’, Italian for ‘secret’ or ‘hidden’, is the name for a new J style pull handle that comes in the highly popular Pergamon Gloss finish for a fresh, sleek look. And – the best bit about Segreto – is the introduction of the new split internal curved door, a revolution to the Cucina range exclusively available in the Segreto finish. It looks fabulous in any type of kitchen layout, allowing practical yet smooth curved shapes that will clinch deals with customers in its aesthetical splendour. info@merewaykitchens.co.uk

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MX launches new shower collection MX Group has launched its impressive new Atmos range of thermostatic mixer showers into the marketplace, with most models carrying TMV2 approval. Fully thermostatically controlled and with separate flow and temperature controls, they are suitable for high and low pressure systems.They all come with either a three or five year manufacturer’s guarantee.This new range is impressive in looks and performance and provides a selection of traditional and modern designs to compliment any bathroom or wetroom.There’s a selection of straight and curved riser rails, exposed and concealed valve options, traditional showers or those with diverters allowing a choice of a separate multi-mode handset or a large overhead spray. sales@mx-group.com

Sustainability and resource efficiency are a growing environmental concern across the world. Many organisations are striving to reduce their environmental impact and in the process save money by using less energy and natural resources.

An area that organisations often over-look when assessing their environmental impact is the washroom, which accounts for around 65% of water use in many businesses.

So what consideration can be made to reduce water usage in the washroom?

Whilst there are numerous ways to save water, one consideration should be the choice of soap. Independent research, commissioned

by Deb, has shown that when using foam soap, people use 16% less water than when using liquid soap.Water savings can be increased further by adopting Deb’s recommended foam soap hand washing technique – dispense, lather, tap on, rinse. By switching to this method people could use up to 45% less water compared with liquid soap.

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Think wedi for walk–in showers The increasing demand for walk-in showers requires high performance products, guaranteeing water tightness for walls and floors.The unique HCFC free rigid blue core of the wedi building board is reinforced on both sides with strong glass fibre matting coated with a specialist synthetic polymer resin mortar. It is totally waterproof, requires no additional moisture barrier, is completely dimensionally stable and inert, (which means it doesn’t warp, rot or twist), lightweight and a great thermal insulator; there is no need to even consider tiling onto plaster, plasterboard, ‘moisture resistant’ plasterboard, chipboard, MDF, wood, plywood or cement particle board. And wedi offers much more than just tile backing boards! sales@wedi.co.uk 113

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Deb’s washroom solution saves water, time and money

As less water is required for rinsing, there are also savings to be made in energy use and CO2 emissions. Additionally, as foam soap is eight times more spreadable than the lotion soap, less product is used. Interestingly, using less product does not equate to less efficacy; research shows that there is no significant difference in the cleaning ability between 0.7ml of Deb foam soap compared to 1.1ml of the lotion soap, confirming that the same efficacy is delivered from foam with less product.

Are there any other benefits to using a foam soap?

Because chemicals are not needed to thicken the soap (the lather is created by adding air) foam soaps biodegrade more easily. Finally, using a foam hand wash translates to more washes in the same amount of packaging – you get a third more washes meaning that the cartridge has to be replaced less often, saving time and money.

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Kitchens & Bathrooms

Merlyn reveals the joy of six!

Merlyn Showering launches the new Vivid Six collection, which embraces affordable style and quality for everyday living. The highly specified Vivid Six enclosures have a comprehensive portfolio ensuring there is a product suited to every bathroom.

This new range boasts the best performing 6mm toughened glass in the marketplace. It has been carefully designed to encompass many of the premium characteristics from the 8mm collection.

The Vivid Six Sliding Door stands at a spacious 1900mm – perfect for recesses.The door’s streamlined appearance oozes style and contemporary elegance whilst delivering an effortless sliding motion.Vivid Six Sliding door is a high spec creation delivering twin easy clean rollers and Mershield coated glass.

The Vivid Six Offset Quad (image attached) offers a clever blend of soft curves with angular chrome fittings. It has tray sizes up to a generous 1200mm.The gentle arc of the enclosure is highlighted by a polished chrome finish, creating a timeless classic.Vivid Six Quadrant door is a high spec creation delivering Mershield coated glass and twin easy clean rollers.

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Mereway launches Graphite Gloss

Unislope, the new all-in-onepack solution for installing a wet room floor and linear drain, offers a comprehensive range of superior grade solid stainless steel grates and custom panels that complement both the function and the form of a designer wet room. Options include the Unislope Classic range with square design and a 12mm frame in 3mm solid stainless steel.

Highline is a design exclusive to Unislope, a smooth single piece of brushed steel, lets water drain under and can be positioned tight against the wall. The Custom Panel can be used with any kind of wet floor material to create a virtually undetectable flow away of water. info@advancedwetrooms.com

Models in the new Vivid Six range include: Offset Quadrant 2 door Quadrant Sliding Door (for a recess situation) Sliding Door (with side panel) Pivot Door Bi-fold Door Shower Wall Corner Door Merlyn’s Vivid Six is available via distributor.

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Mereway Bathrooms are launching even more new products into their Infinity range this September.

New door finishes include sophisticated Graphite Gloss, an audacious alternative to popular black finish that’s in for next season, bringing a unique edge to the market. Graphite gloss is available in the fashionable Adriatic slab door style, joining finishes;White Painted Gloss, Oyster Painted Gloss and Walnut Foil Gloss. Adriatic is a flat slab door with a sharp radius edge carefully foil wrapped for a smooth, sleek look, perfect for making design statements that are as appealing as they are practical. info@merewaybathrooms.co.uk

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Reginox aboard at Linden Homes More than 85 sink and tap combinations from Reginox UK have been installed at Linden Homes’ prestigious new development, Great Western Dockyard, in Bristol. Alaska sinks from Reginox’s Elite range and Prince sinks from its Comfort collection have been installed throughout the apartments, together with the company’s Thames and Zambesi taps. Both sinks, which are manufactured in stainless steel and feature a 1.5 bowl, have been set into a mix of laminate or granite worksurfaces and perfectly complement the ultra high gloss, light Ferrara Oak and Zebrano woodgrain kitchens from Paula Rosa chosen for the development. sales@reginox.co.uk 121

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Ultra flat outlet starting from 55mm installation height

At Dural we believe that the Wetroom drain should complement the design of the room

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For a full catalogue and sample pack please contact: Dural (UK) Ltd Unit 6a, Wakefield Business Centre, Denby Dale Road Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 7AZ Tel: Fax:

...designers need the confidence that linear drains will blend in to their vision of a beautiful Wetroom whilst having the knowledge that it will cope with the volume of water produced by the luxury showers. Dural Linear Drains have an ultra flat drain to keep installation heights at a minimum whilst having the drainage capacity of 0.58l/s. Linear Drains provide certain protection on ceramic, porcelain and natural stone installations. Linear Drains don’t have to be obtrusive – but they do have to work.

Dural Linear Drains are the choice of designers available to suit any type of room layout. Available with a range of contemporary design of covers, coloured panels or insert your tiles to give a seamless look.

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Hörmann selected for CarbonLight Homes A Hörmann automatic sectional garage door has been selected by VELUX for their CarbonLight Homes in Rothwell, Kettering.

The CarbonLight Homes have been developed to show that it is possible to build energy efficient, sustainable housing that is practical, appealing and comfortable for the homeowner, while being easy and affordable for the volume house builders to replicate.

As the design features an integral garage, an insulating garage door was an essential item. As the only truly insulating door style a sectional garage door was recommended

by Hörmann who have supplied an automatic door.The LPU option chosen for the CarbonLight Homes has the best insulation available.VELUX and the architect, HTA, selected suppliers and specified their products based on their unrivalled sustainability credentials, high quality and exemplary service. The top

of the range Hörmann LPU40 automatic sectional door chosen for this development meets these key criteria, offers the best level of insulation available, and importantly, satisfies the need to be affordable.

David Newcombe Sales Director of Hörmann (UK) Ltd explains, “The whole point of this development is for VELUX to demonstrate that sustainability can be achieved now. Our LPU door is readily available for any developer or homeowner today. We have to be competitive on price and give real benefits, so not only does this door give energy savings but it is also more secure and is available in a wide range of designs and finishes to suit any home.

The VELUX CarbonLight Homes are designed and built to the new definition

of zero carbon. They will be open to the industry for the next six months before undergoing a further twelve months of performance monitoring prior to being offered for sale. info@hormann.co.uk

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Polypipe TDI meets the Code

Fendor’s new approach to custodial glazing

Polypipe TDI , the UK’s leading provider of cavity closers, is seeing massive interest from new homes builders and self-builders in its 0.25 range that has been designed to achieve energy savings required under Building Regulations Part L and the Code for Sustainable Homes. Specifiers and architects need to include 0.25 specification cavity closures to meet Building Regulations and Polypipe TDI can offer the support, advice and the products to ensure that their plans comply. As well as a range of standard products, Polypipe TDI has the specialist knowledge that allows it to manufacture bespoke products to meet very particular requirements from housebuilders and construction companies.

The launch of the CellGuard™ window by leading specialist glazing designers and manufacturers Fendor marks a step change in the design of custodial fenestration.The large single pane solution eliminates the need for bars or blocks traditionally associated with this type of window product, improving light transmission by a third when compared to traditional designs.

CellGuard™ comprises a unique framing system which secures technologically advanced glass developed to withstand prolonged and sustained assault.The system’s design has taken into consideration recent guidelines on the ingress of daylight into custodial rooms, achieving 67 % light transmission while meeting the performance specification required for Home Office use in Police Custodial Suites. info@fendor.co.uk 124

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Award-winning centre chooses DORMA When it came to the specification of the ironmongery for the new £6m West Centre healthcare facility in Glasgow, exceptional performance was of utmost importance.To ensure the efficient and secure closing of doors, vital in modern healthcare facilities, door closers and touch bars from DORMA – the global market leader of door controls, automatics, glass and movable walls – were chosen.With visitors of all ages, it was imperative that the building’s internal doors provided safe, secure and reliable access. Architects Anderson Bell + Christie specified some 60 of DORMA’s TS 72 VBC door closers, as well as six AD 4000 touch bars for the building’s fire exits. hardware@dorma-uk.co.uk 126

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create some space with a Shared Bathroom Solution The Usual Approach

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Hoyles Shared Bathroom Solution is an effective way to utilise building space.

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

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

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

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Doors, Windows & Façades

Balcony Systems take care of the views Castleoak, a leading care sector development and construction company, specified clear glass Juliette balconies from Balcony Systems for its latest care project to make the most of magnificent lakeside views in South Lanarkshire.

Stylish Juliette balconies with aluminium handrails finished in Royal Chrome met the architect’s precise balustrading specification for French Doors in 20 remodelled extra care apartments at The Retreat, Auchlochan Retirement Village near Lesmahagow, south of Glasgow. It is the first time Balcony Systems has worked with Castleoak, whose project in Scotland was its thirteenth for MHA, one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit care providers.

Castleoak Project Surveyor Sean Coyle said the Balcony Systems’ product was chosen as it matched the architect’s design and allowed light into the property, whilst retaining unrestricted views across the lake and landscaped grounds.

“The Juliette balcony system worked on our building extremely well. Auchlochan was the first project where we used the Balcony Systems product and after Balcony provided a quotation during

the estimating process, it was a natural progression to follow this through to an order,” said Sean. “Working with Balcony Systems was straightforward. All of the technical questions were quickly resolved and telephone calls returned immediately.”

Specialising in sophisticated balustrading solutions, Balcony Systems supplies Juliette balconies as single units or in bulk delivery for larger housing schemes and residential developments. Handrail finishes are offered in white, silver, bronze or Royal Chrome.

Bespoke sizes and colours can be supplied for bulk orders to suit any client specification and budget. enquiries@balconette.co.uk

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Yale adds strength Game, set & match to VBH greenteQ The brand new greenteQ catalogue is now available to VBH range from VBH (GB). greenteQ is VBH’s own brand of The Yale outward opening window shootbolt is a new addition to hardware distributor VBH (GB)’s range. Available in two options; the Standard version requires the fabricator to crop the extensions to size, and the NonCrop version which requires no cropping as the excess length of the extensions is concealed under an extended front cover plate.VBH claim that it makes Yale Non-Crop one of the simplest shootbolts to fit available today.The central gearbox features a pair of mushroom cams that travel in opposing directions to locate in two separate striker plates, helping the product to conform to BS7950, and gain its Secured by Design licence. sales@vbhgb.com 132

hardware and ancillaries that sits alongside the company’s third party premium branded product lines.The range includes a wide selection of Britishdesigned window and door hardware, as well as a number of lines from the International greenteQ range, including construction chemicals and gaskets.

All handles, hinges and furniture are suited to provide a perfect colour match across a customer’s doors and windows. Standard finishes are PVD gold, polished, satin and smokey chromes, white and black. sales@vbhgb.com

VBH offers Comfort to less able Hardware distributor VBH (GB) has added the Maco Comfort Stay to its range.The Comfort Stay works in conjunction with standard Trend tilt and turn hardware but utilises a special driven scissor stay to move the sash into tilt mode and back as the handle is rotated.The handle is situated on the bottom horizontal of the sash so is more accessible to those unable to reach the normal handle position halfway up the window.This is a huge bonus to those with limited reach due to mobility issues, and to the wheelchair-bound in particular. sales@vbhgb.com

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Old meets new with Crittall The Granary in Barking is a stunningly imaginative architectural combination of old and new, and to help with the overall visual impact, Crittall windows have been installed extensively throughout the whole development.The traditional brick facade of the Granary led the architects to specify Crittall W20 profiles, in a design involving multipane horizontal pivot windows with fixed lights, complementing the character of the original building. For the new extension, inward opening side hung Corporate 2000 windows were suggested, together with Corporate 2000 doors, which act as a perfect complement to the striking and unusual bronze clad exterior. hq@crittall-windows.co.uk

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Alumasc helps scoop BREEAM Award Swistherm External Wall Insulation from Alumasc has played a key role in the sustainable design of the award-winning Bletchley Leisure Centre, which recently won the Bespoke Category in the BREEAM Awards.

Alumasc’s approved installer Jordaya Contracting Ltd installed 1800m2 of 160mm EPS insulation as part of the Swistherm insulated render system.The system comprises insulation slabs which are mechanically fixed direct to the substrate.The insulation was finished with Alumasc’s Silkolitt 1.5mm silicone render in blue and white to achieve an attractive ‘rolled’ effect finish.The system is BBA Approved and fully warranted with a life expectancy in excess of 30 years. info@alumasc-exteriors.co.uk 134

Schueco Jansen’s renovation solution New from leading steel specialist Schueco Jansen is Janisol Arte, a highly insulated steel window system designed specifically for the renovation market. By specifying Janisol Arte, an architect can satisfy the concerns of local authority planners and building conservation officers while still ensuring that the refurbished building meets the strict energy-saving requirements of Part L of the Building Regulations. A Janisol Arte window has a narrow face-width of just 25 or 40mm, giving it an appearance that is characteristic of the slender Bauhaus-type glazing to be found in many factories and industrial buildings. mkinfobox@schueco.com

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Alitherm 700: the Smart solution Alitherm 700 is an innovative solution for enhanced natural ventilation, allowing for a balanced, effective airflow whilst maintaining security and safety. Alitherm 700 is ideal for insertion into curtain wall facades in both low and high rise commercial buildings.

The system is suitable for use as either replacement windows in existing buildings, or for installation into new builds. Alitherm 700 can also fabricated using standard friction hinges be used to create side or top hung casement windows. Alitherm 700 has been successfully weather performance tested to BS 6375 Part 1, and achieved the following classification in Air: 600pa,Water: 2400pa and Wind: 600pa. sales@smartsystems.co.uk

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Sash: the recipe for success 2011’s Network Veka AGM in StratfordUpon-Avon was extra-special to trade supplier, Sash UK. It marked 25 years of Veka and 15 years of Network Veka, of which Sash UK was a founding member, and was also a celebration of the successes enjoyed by several of Sash UK’s customers, with Thistle Windows and Conservatories scooping awards for the Scottish Installer of the Year and the Overall Winner award. Sash UK has been Thistle’s sole supplier for many years, for all of their window and door products as well as products from the Fitrite Fencing and Decking range. marketing@sashuk.com

Weather the storm with FAKRO To add the perfect finishing touch to a roof window installation, FAKRO rain and wind sensors provide peace of mind that roof windows will close automatically in adverse weather conditions.The ZRD Rain Sensor has a heating element which prevents it being activated by dew and misty conditions while the ZWD Wind Sensor can be set for activation at wind strengths between 5-40km/ hour. Both are only 55 x 50mm but are highly durable.

For back-up power, a set of emergency batteries enable window operation to continue in the event of power failure. Battery capacity is sufficient to open and close windows connected to the control unit several times. fakro@web-response.co.uk 140

Orbis Anti-Ligature chosen by flagship NHS unit The Orbis Anti-Ligature range of stainless steel door hardware and accessories from Laidlaw Solutions has been used with bi-lingual signage in Aedas Architects’ design of the new Wrexham Maelor Hospital Mental Health Unit.The £25m, 5,400²m project was described by the North East Wales NHS Trust as leading the way in its approach to aspects of mental health care. In keeping with changing attitudes towards the interior design of such facilities, the Orbis Anti-Ligature range combine aesthetics with functionality, enabling discrete entry and assessment to be provided in an environment with a bright and welcoming entrance foyer. shafiq.sharif@laidlaw.net 141

Reynaers help create sustainable HQ Reynaers Aluminium has played a significant part in the creation of one of the most sustainable office buildings in Europe by providing curtain walling systems, windows and doors for the new Severn Trent headquarters, in Coventry.Webb Gray Architects specified Reynaers CW50 curtain walling system to facilitate maximum creative freedom in their original design proposals. Reynaers CS68 windows and Vision 50 doors were installed throughout the new development by Solaglas Contracting Midlands.

Incorporating Reynaers three chamber system for improved thermal insulation, the windows and doors help to ensure heat retention and make the building more thermally efficient.

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Comar chosen at prestigious development Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems have supplied thermally efficient windows and doors to Barrie House, an 8 storey residential block of flats close to Regents Park in a prestigious area of London.

Comar 5P.i HSW, 5P.i side hung casement and tilt and turn windows with 28mm double glazed units and DUCO 80 adjustable trickle vents were fitted,

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with the Comar 2 suite of thermally broken window walling sections installed to the staircase areas. Comar 7 single action open out Pivot doors were fitted as ‘Fire Exit’ doors with internally beaded 28mm double glazed units laminated safety glass fitted to the inner pane, and toughened safety glass to the outer pane.

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J.Banks acquires Balcony Systems’ affordable balconies Glass and aluminium Juliette balconies from Balcony Systems Webb Lloyd start from £178 for a 1,280mm BAL version with bronze Leading UK hardware manufacturer J.Banks & Co Ltd has announced the acquisition of the premium lever furniture brand,Webb Lloyd, from Exidor Ltd. Announcing the group’s latest acquisition, Managing Director David Wellman said, “We’re extremely pleased to incorporate such an iconic brand as Webb Lloyd into our portfolio of products.We feel that the addition of such a high quality and well established range of British made door furniture is a logical step for the group and will enable us to offer our customers a more diverse choice of hardware”.The company is BS EN ISO 9001 registered and holder of the latest ISO 14001 Environmental certification.

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handrail, making them an attractive proposition for specifiers, housebuilders and developers.With clear glass panels to retain views and maximise light, these affordable, low-maintenance balustrading solutions enhance all types of homes with a smart, contemporary appearance. Juliette balconies are available as single units or in bulk delivery for larger housing schemes, with handrail finishes also offered in white, silver or Royal Chrome. Bespoke sizes and colours can be supplied for bulk orders to suit any client specification and budget. enquiries@balconette.co.uk

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Solarlux: versatile folding glass doors Folding glass doors create large openings that provide the wow factor in your client’s home.They are both practical and versatile allowing light to flood into a room and create a seamless transition between inside and out. Solarlux Systems Ltd has been manufacturing sliding glass doors for over 25 years.They have an extensive product range of over 15 different systems; all have been tested to withstand the elements, both wind and rain, with multi point locking systems for added security. Sophisticated double or triple glazing elements compliment the doors minimising heat loss. info@solarlux.co.uk

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PDS step back to the 17th Century Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS) have recently completed a renovation project alongside Yorkshire Timber Merchants and building contractors Made Contracts at the historic location of 17th Century Clegg Hall Mills on the Rochdale canal.

It was essential that the renovated building kept to the style and retained features of the original structure but incorporated modern functionality, a brief which many manufacturers would be unable to meet!

The building required a mixture of glazing sizes and designs throughout. A sample window was created and sent to the contractor and the heritage council to check that the window will not alter the traditional aspects of the building; fully meeting the brief led to PDS’s instruction to produce over 200 bespoke made to measure factory finished timber windows.

PDS manufacture a wide range of timber windows all of which can be altered to

meet most bespoke orders. In this case the windows featured a composite bonding bar, high performance security hardware, and single glazing, which was a vital requirement for the demanding building regulations. Each individual window was factory finished in a heritage green high build protective coating on the outside, with white on the inside.

Factory finished windows provided a significant advantage in their ease of fitting, as many of the windows needed to be installed from scaffolding platforms erected in the canal.The project was completed successfully with the windows ensuring that the building complied with heritage standards.The end result is a modern block

of flats which maintains the appearance of an attractive 17th Century structure. sales@pdsdoorsets.co.uk

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Explosive results for Solaglas!

Passivhaus achievement for Schueco window

Two bolted glazing systems from the specialist glass solutions company Solaglas have achieved blastmitigation certification to ISO 16933, ‘Glass in Building – explosion resistant security glazing’ in the ‘arena air blast loading’ classification.The Saint-Gobain owned company achieved certification for two of its products – SPIDERGLASS, Solaglas’ proprietary system, incorporating unique articulated bolts and designed for use in single-glazed applications, and LITE-WALL ISO which is manufactured by sister SaintGobain company, Eckelt, and is supplied by Solaglas for use in double glazed applications.

Both systems were successfully tested at the GL Spadeadam test centre in Cumbria.

With a whole window ‘U’ value of 0.8 W/m2K, the pioneering new AWS 90.SI aluminium window system from building envelope and renewable energy specialist Schueco UK Limited achieves Passivhaus levels of insulation – previously only obtainable using PVC-U or timber – in a frame depth of just 90 mm. Designed for use with triple-glazed units delivering a ‘U’ value of 0.6 W/m²K, this elegant window is ideal for use in highly insulated residential or commercial buildings. Also available is a matching glazed door system, designated ADS 90 PL.SI, which delivers an impressive ‘U’ value of 1.0 W/m2K and a water tightness rating of 300 Pa. mkinfobox@schueco.com 149

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New Standesse from JS Air Curtains JS Air Curtains’ new Standesse air curtain has energy saving wire rapid-heat elements and an attractive modern design.The Standesse is available in four 0.5m lengths from 1m to 2.5m and has a powerful output of up to 6,300m³/h, making the air curtain ideal for protecting doorways up to 3.5m high. It has an attractive stainless steel stripe across the front and is available in any RAL colour.The air curtain can be heated with either electric or hot water heating and is also available as an air only model. Control is via a wall-mounted, wireless radio frequency controller with a 100m range. sales@jsaircurtains.com 151

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Sapphire Balustrades expands and builds production Sapphire Balustrades, the leading UK manufacturer and installer of premium balustrade systems, is increasing production significantly at its southern branch in Reading.

The decision to expand capacity follows the growing demand for its premium range of high quality balustrades. It’s also part of a strategic plan to focus manufacturing, streamline the business, and maximise efficiency.

“Sapphire is having a successful 2011.

Architects, contractors and specifiers know about us and the way we work our flexible service and support, technical knowledge and extensive range of high spec products - so we are their first point of call when they have a requirement,” explained Marketing Manager Nick Haughton. “Our products are specified across a range of high profile projects within the retail, residential and other key sectors.

“Rapidly growing sales have prompted us to review our manufacturing capabilities as we move into the future.

We decided to invest a considerable sum in new automated machinery to maximise efficiency, drive down the costs and lead times for our customers, and keep ahead of demand.

“We feel this is a great opportunity for us.

The investment will allow us to more than double our current capacity in Reading.

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It’s a move we think will yield substantial benefits as we continue to grow and develop.”

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Wicona roof glazing available in UK

Intaview: clearly integral An innovative new product developed

by Yorkshire based company Intaview Ltd is set to revolutionise integral blind systems worldwide!

This innovative privacy and vision control system utilises a twin-film concept to provide a superior performance and offer greater vision for privacy vision panels in office partitions, windows, doors, screens and corridors for a diverse range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare and security.This product features a revolutionary patented design with compact construction and minimally intrusive controls.The system sits between the panes of, and entirely within the frame area of any standard doubleglazed unit. sales@intaview.com

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Foremans go back to school A new sixth form centre has arrived on site at Wymondham High School in Norfolk, constructed using a highly sustainable recycled modular building from Foremans Relocatable Building Systems. Designed by architects NPS Group, the purpose-designed facility was craned into position in just one day during the school holidays to minimise disruption to staff and students. All Foremans’ recycled modular buildings are fully refurbished with new windows, wall linings, partitions, mechanical and electrical services, doors, flooring, and cladding, to create high quality accommodation for a wide variety of education applications, offering a highly cost-effective alternative to new build. info@foremansbuildings.co.uk

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The highly engineered Wicona Wictec 50 roof glazing system is now available in the UK. Developed in Germany, this provides a highly efficient solution for glazed roofs which has been used extensively internationally on a wide range of technically challenging projects.The aluminium system, which can also be specified for vertical glazing applications, will achieve large roof spans and complex shapes such as domes, facets and pyramids on challenging and high specification architectural schemes. Simple to fabricate and install, the Wicona roof glazing option has been designed to provide highly efficient drainage – whether the requirement is for sloped glazing or more complex 3D glass roof constructions. info.wiconauk@hydro.com

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Damp-free solution from Cavity Trays A concave or convex arc will accentuate the water-wash blown across its surface by up to 200% compared with a flat surface where the main flow is downwardly by gravitation. Cavity Trays of Yeovil has released details of a range of approved solutions that ensure functionality into the direction of each tray and flashing lap as well as away from it. An accompanying performance warranty is provided by the only tray manufacturer awarded European Technical Approval - better for specifier, contractor and client. A new technical manual ‘Protecting the Building Envelope’ is now available free to industry disciplines. enquiries@cavitytrays.co.uk

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Dickies reveal most annoying habits!

As the search to find the 2011 UK Worker of the Year (UKWOTY) continues, competitions and opinion pieces on Facebook and the UKWOTY blog has unearthed the British workforce’s biggest bugbears about work colleagues. Presenting sponsor Dickies asked the question on the UK Worker of the Year blog, “What most annoys you about your co-workers?” Overall, the three most common themes were bad habits involving food, people who don’t do what they’re supposed to e.g. leaving the phone ringing for someone else to pick up or simply not doing their fair share of work, and general politeness eg people who don’t thank others for doing something. gary@chicanemarketing.co.uk 160

Simpson launch new anchors & fixings range Simpson Strong-Tie has launched an innovative new range of chemical anchors and fixings, adding to its impressive portfolio of revolutionary products and services. In a variety of cartridge sizes the range includes the Poly-GP - a styrene free resin ideal for medium duty use in hollow or solid block applications; from fixing timber to masonry to the installation of satellite dishes,

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the ETA approved AT-HP resin; specially formulated for high performance for fixing threaded rods or rebar into concrete and, for particularly high specifications is the SETXP - a pure epoxy resin.The resins are complimented by Simpson’s extensive range of threaded rods alongside a full range of installation accessories.

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New Kabinwall directory: all you need for modular & portable buildings Kabinwall Ltd has launched a new 60page directory packed with products available for building or refurbishing modular and portable buildings. This market is one of the strongest growth markets in construction but the materials and dedicated products modular builders need can be hard to source.

Kabinwall, part of the DLT Group, is the UK’s only specialist national distributor for modular and portable building components.

Kabinwall’s new directory is a comprehensive catalogue of its extensive range of dedicated stock, covering nine product categories: plywood/plasterboard, ironmongery, partitions, doors, electrical, plumbing, insulation, building plastics, and fixings and sealings. It also includes details of Kabinwall’s next-day delivery service and full support package, all in an easy-to-read format.

“Modular and portable buildings have enormous potential, particularly in a cuts-based economy,” comments Kabinwall Managing Director Dean Thomas, “but manufacturing, repairing or refurbishing them efficiently depends on getting hold of the right

products at the right price, delivered on time and in full.

Kabinwall is the first to offer a dedicated, fast service to modular builders, contractors, stockists and suppliers in this sector, and our new directory makes it that much easier to grow.”

To order your free copy of the new directory or find out more about Kabinwall, call 0870 830 1288 or visit www.kabinwall.com sales@kabinwall.com

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Building Elements Hoskins Brick Levolux fins on 45 launch new 45 Park Lane in central London has been undergoing a remarkable transformation, including website the addition of a Brise Soleil Solar Shading Hoskins Brick has launched the UK’s first website dedicated to creating a joint-free appearance using traditional bricklaying methods, created in response to client demand following Hoskins Brick’s UK exclusivity to supply Vandersanden’s award winning ZERO Brick.

Designed specifically to take the contractor step-by-step through the application process, the ready to download instructions and FAQ section tackles misconceptions surrounding the construction of a joint-free appearance.

Visitors to the website are able to view 17 ZERO Brick colours, each of which has a downloadable 3D map. This provides the designer with a strong indication of what the finished product will look like. sales@hoskinsbrick.com

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Kabinwall expands sales team Kabinwall is delighted to welcome Joanne Smallwood as Area Sales Manager for its customers in the North. Kabinwall is the UK’s only national specialist distributor for products for fitting and refurbishing modular and portable buildings. “Having Joanne on board will be a real benefit for customers,” said Paul Millington, General Manager of Kabinwall. “With 10 years of experience in the modular building industry, working for blue chip companies such as Mobile Mini, Elliot Hire and Harsco (now Wernick Hire), Joanne has a thorough understanding of the industry and the issues for companies at every level of the supply chain.” sales@kabinwall.com

solution, manufactured and installed by Levolux.

Originally constructed in 1963, the building’s tired concrete facade has been given a dramatic facelift, with the addition of 763 lengths of energy efficient Aerofoil Fins, fixed at an angle of 30° - the optimum angle for countering peak intensity sun rays. Of these, 177 lengths of Aerofoil Fin have been carefully curved to a precise radius, following the contours of the building. Levolux’s Aerofoil Fins create a striking, contemporary aesthetic, enhanced at night when the Fins are illuminated. chrisphippen@levoluxltd.co.uk 166

Add character with Bronze Casements Bespoke handmade metal windows by Vale Garden Houses are an exciting and traditional alternative to the steel and aluminium windows generally available. Made from architectural bronze, they are ideally incorporated within stone, brick or timber openings.Whilst particularly suited to traditional buildings, they equally lend themselves to more contemporary style projects. Bronze casements are visually striking and complement period properties where aesthetics are of prime importance to maintaining the character of buildings. Casements can be fitted with double glazed units to assist in the reduction of heat loss. Architectural Bronze Casements also design and make doors which can either be single or double openers in a variety of styles. enquiries@bronzecasements.com 167

Cygnum starts at Passivhaus school Timber frame specialist Cygnum has commenced delivery of a £5.1m school building, designed and built to the ultra-low energy principles of Passivhaus construction.The two-storey 2,500m² timber frame structure of Oak Meadow Primary School comprises a 340mm external wall insulation zone with a main air tight layer of 18mm OSB, to the inner face of the external walls and first floor ceiling. Internally, Cygnum’s innovative design incorporates the use of exposed glulam beams and posts in the main hall.The beams supporting the roof will be 200mm x 1000mm deep and span 11m, sitting on glulam posts of more than 6m high for an impressive aesthetic.

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Energy efficient doors from Liniar Bi-Fold Plus Bi-Fold Plus, the innovative second generation PVC-U bi-fold door from Liniar, is specifically designed to meet homeowners’ energy efficiency requirements. Bi-Fold Plus uses much less plastic, and has a greater glass area, so it has a better thermal performance than other PVC-U bi-fold doors. Bi-Fold Plus has a typical

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U-value of 1.4Wm²K using soft coat low E glass, argon and a warm edge spacer bar. Fabricators can easily and accurately calculate the U-Values of a specific style of Bi-Fold Plus by simply inputting the doors specification into Liniar’s bespoke version of the Oracle - Build Check’s online U-Value calculator.

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Nuclear first for Yorkon A new partnership led by off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, has been awarded the contract to design, build and fit out a £9m laboratory building at Dounreay. This project is the first Active Analysis Laboratory for the nuclear industry to be built using modular construction.

The 1,300m² building will provide six laboratories to allow DSRL to comply with its statutory and environmental monitoring requirements until the Dounreay site is closed. Constructed from 35 steel-framed modules manufactured off site at Yorkon’s production centre, the scheme will remain in use for up to 25 years until the site decommissioning process has been completed, when it will be deconstructed and reused elsewhere.

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Award-winning scheme uses Technal An award-winning city centre regeneration project in Wakefield is one of the first applications of a new addition to Technal’s MX aluminium curtain walling suite – the MX62 option developed to accommodate larger dimensions and maximise natural light.The first phase of the £140m Merchant Gate development, five high specification buildings and a multi-storey car park, features more than 2,600m² of Technal’s façade systems.The MX62 curtain walling was used for the ground floor retail units on each block, achieving large unsupported spans of up to 4.5m, enabling architects and contractors to specify even larger sizes of glass to help reduce the reliance on artificial lighting. info@technal.co.uk 170

Dulux Trade launches whitest-ever gloss In a significant move for the painting and decorating industry, Dulux Trade has launched a new range of solvent based gloss products which are its whitest ever.The improved portfolio includes Dulux Trade New Work Gloss, and Dulux Trade High Gloss in White and Pure Brilliant White, which have been shown in tests to be the company’s whitest ever glosses, along with enhanced undercoats, which offer a flatter finish than previous versions. Importantly, this latest development means professional decorators and painting contractors can achieve a superb quality, high gloss finish, with exceptional application properties, easier flow out of brush marks, and durability against dirt pick up and grease. duluxtraderesponse@tangerinepr.com 172

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Sikkens launches Lengthy protection from Arch Timber E wood preservative from Arch Timber woodcare book Tanalith Protection is protecting what could be the world’s Premium woodcare brand Sikkens has launched its new “Finished by Sikkens” book.The high end guide demonstrates how the natural beauty of a selection of key wood substrates used in construction can be enhanced with high quality woodstains.The glossy, hard back book also contains practical advice and ideas to help specifiers make easy yet informed decisions when it comes to selecting which translucent colours complement specific types of timber.

Within the new guide, professionals will find details and images of 12 of the most commonly used timbers in construction, and how they can be enhanced through the application of the Sikkens range of premium coatings.

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longest continuous timber bench.The new bench runs along the path that surrounds Park Svoboda (Island of Freedom), on an island in the Maritsa river, in the 16th century town of Pazardzhik, Southern Bulgaria. It is 1111m long and can seat over 2000 people. Pressuretreatment with Tanalith E, combined with the colour additive Tanatone, will preserve the bench against the damp atmosphere and severe winters at the lakeside. It is made from Bulgarian beech and pine, and has wooden seats and wooden armrests on a concrete base. djlaw@archchemicals.com 177

New World launches industry first New World Developments, manufacturers of the most advanced door entrance systems on the market, sets a new standard in construction with the first ever all glass reinforced plastic (GRP) composite doorset.The company’s Apeer 70 and 44 doorsets are now being constructed with an all-GRP inner sash, replacing the UPVC sash with fibre glass. It means the entire unit is now made from one material, effectively eliminating any possibility of movement or distortion. Along with further improvements to security features, the new Apeer range offers unrivalled strength and insulation benefits – without any increase in cost.

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DECORATIVE COATINGS Soundsorba Limited 27-29 Desborough Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2LZ T: 01494 536 888 F: 01494 536 818 E: Info@soundsorba.com W: www.soundsorba.com

No 9 Studio UK Architectural Ceramics, Mole Cottage, Chittlehamholt, Devon, EX37 9HF T: 01769 540471 F: 01769 540864 E: marek@no9uk.com W: www.no9uk.com

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

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

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

LANDSCAPING

Crown Paints Limited Crown House, P O Box 37, Hollins Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0BG T: 0845 389 9583 E: info@crowntrade.co.uk W: www.crowntrade.co.uk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LINEAR TECHNOLOGY LINAK UK Ltd Actuation House, Crystal Drive, Sandwell Business Park, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1RJ T: 0121 544 2211 F: 0121 544 2552 E: sales@linak.co.uk W: www.linak.co.uk W: www.linak-lifestyle. co.uk

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

MEDIA PLANNING AND BUYING WHICHMEDIA Ltd Landmark House, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 7BS T: 0161 486 3349 E: edward@whichmedia. com W: www.whichmedia.com

THE NATIONAL SELF BUILD & RENOVATION CENTRE The National Self Build & Renovation Centre Lydiard Fields, Great Western Way, Swindon SN5 8UB (M4 Jct 16) T: 0845 223 4455 E: nationalcentre@ buildstore.co.uk W: www.mykindofhome. co.uk

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

WORLD’S FIRST A3 COMPACT INKJET MULTIFUNCTION PRINTER Brother UK Ltd Shepley Street, Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5JD, T: 08444 999 444 W: www.brother.co.uk

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Kensington Group offer luxury balustrade components in stainless steel, Brass, Nickel and Wrought Iron.

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e’ve a busy month in the expo calendar, going to NAIDEX in Glasgow on 14th/25th September and 100% Design Preview at Earls Court on the

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But we’ll still find plenty of time to pack out the October issue with some great features! Sustainability in Development visits Radian, a housing association operating in Southeast England, who won a 2011 Ashden Award for their huge energy-efficiency retro-fitting project, and Design & Desire takes us to London Metropolitan University.

Caroline Richards from Devereux Architects, our Voice of the Industry, talks about her experiences of setting up a regional office for the international architectural practice and shares some advice on how to establish a new network to capitalise on opportunities, whilst in Legal & Business, Jane Simpson explains what ‘inclusion’ means, what the law requires, and how you can ensure that your premises are as accessible as possible.

And if none of the above sparks your interest – tell us what does, and we’ll see what we can do!

Regards,

Juliet

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

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